Category Archives: Obituaries

Gary Wayne Marlow, 75, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 2:45 p.m. on October 24, 2025, at his residence in Mount Vernon. Gary was born on October 15, 1950, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, to the l...

Rodney "Rod" Barrow, cherished father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 59, at his home. He was born on Friday, July 1, 1966, in Centralia...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly Erwin, 82, of Salem. She was born on April 22nd, 1943, to Harry Sr. and Armeta (Rainey) Deitz in Albion, Illinois. Beverly is survived ...

Wanda L. Troutman, age 86 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Helia Health Care in Salem. Wanda was born on April 17, 1939, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Massey and Vall...

Karen Elaine Martin-Ramsey, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, in Centralia, IL, at the age of 79. She was born on Sunday, Janu...

Nola Vaughn Hays Booher, age 91 of St. Elmo, Illinois, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. Nola was born on May 5, 1934, in Kinmundy, Illinois, the daught...

Marion Levi Harmon, 86, of Centralia, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL. Marion was born July 15, 1939, in Johnsonville, IL, to Virgil and Doris (B...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the beloved Opal Agnes (Otta) Tippitt Shotton, 99, of Moweaqua, Illinois, formerly of Iuka, Illinois, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Il...

Ernie Lee Whipple, age 73 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Axion Gardens in Flora. Ernie was born on July 16, 1952, in Braidwood, IL, the son of Vallie and Vera (Madison) Whippl...

Chester Earl Rall, Jr., passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Chester was born on a naval base in San Diego, California. Chester was born blind and with profound ...