Category Archives: Obituaries

2021 12/23 - Janice Glee Simmons
Janice Glee Simmons, 81, of Texico, passed away at 6:32 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at her home. She was born February 9, 1940, in Centralia, the daughter of Jewett Emerson and Vella Moneda (Cham...
WJBD Staff Dec 23, 2020

2021 12/23 - Lonnie C. Bowling
Lonnie C. Bowling, age 79, of Salem, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Salem Township Hospital. Lonnie was a faithful member of the Apostolic Church of Salem. He enjoyed flying his radio-co...
WJBD Staff Dec 23, 2020

2021 12/23 - Dorothy Bernice Griffin
Dorothy Bernice Griffin, 92, of Centralia, formerly of Patoka passed away peacefully and beautifully, December 18, 2021 surrounded by her family. Dorothy was a loving, caring and wonderful woman. Her ...
Bruce Kropp Dec 23, 2020
2021 12/23 - Villa Mae Emery
Villa Mae Emery, 90, of Centralia, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Fireside House of Centralia, IL. Arrangements are pending at Irvin Macz Funeral Home in Centralia.
WJBD Staff Dec 23, 2020

2021 12/23 - Tammy Rae Behm
Tammy Rae Behm, 52, of Salem, IL passed away December 20, 2021 in Centralia, Illinois. Tammy had a loving spirit, loved her family and loved animals. She enjoyed listening to music, taking walks, flow...
WJBD Staff Dec 23, 2020

2021 12/23 - John William Pitts
John William Pitts, age 51 of Odin, passed away on December 20, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. John was employed with Kirby Risk for many years, and worked for the last five...
WJBD Staff Dec 23, 2020

2021 12/22 - Ronald E. Clark
Ronald E. Clark, age 75 of Salem, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Ronald was born on January 18, 1946, in Stratton, Nebraska, the son of Charles and Eve...
Bruce Kropp Dec 22, 2020

2021 12/22 - Rich Edwards
Richard (Rich) Eugene Edwards passed away on December 17, 2021, in Mt. Vernon. He was born on April 6, 1956, in Effingham, Illinois to Sydney and Ilieen (Herrick) Edwards. He attended Oskaloosa Grade ...
Bruce Kropp Dec 22, 2020

2022 12/22 - Robin Lynne Carpenter
Robin Lynne Carpenter, 62, of Kell passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on August 4, 1959, the daughter of Albert Robert and Ruby Ethel (...
Bruce Kropp Dec 22, 2020

2021 12/22 - Lisle "Pops" Coffey
Lisle "Pops" Coffey, 86, of Centralia passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Mr. Coffey graduated from Odin High School Class of 1952. He served with pr...
WJBD Staff Dec 22, 2020
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