Category Archives: Obituaries

Wanda Lee Ferguson, 75, of Woodlawn, Illinois, passed away at 9:21 pm August 12, 2021, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. A Graveside Service will be held Monday, August 16, 2021, at 10:00 ...

James D. "Jim" Hester, 83, of Alma, Illinois passed away August 9, 2021 surrounded by the natural beauty of his family home n the loving care of his wife and best friend. As a young child, Jim spent m...

Harold Bratcher, 88, of Texico, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord at 4:05 am on August 13, 2021, with his family by his side. Harold proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He...

Ralph William "Bill" Jones, age 84 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Bill taught band, chorus, and art in public schools of Southern Illin...

Howard Pat Williams, 78, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side at 7:57 am August 11, 2021. Howard was a proud Vietnam veteran who served his country in ...

Darrel Speiser, 85, of Sandoval passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Speiser worked as a lifelong farmer, starting during his growing years in...

Jack Richard Mann, 89, of Centralia, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. In his career, he worked at Murray Center, the City of Centralia, and had m...

Barry Charles Gutzler, age 70, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at his home in Centralia, Illinois. Mr. Gutzler was a life-long member of Trinity Lutheran C...

John Joseph Whitt, 61, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:10 pm August 9, 2021, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. Mr. Whitt worked as a truck driver. He was a prior membe...

Richard Eugene Lawrence, age 71 of Iuka, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2021, at his home. Richard was a handyman. He served his country in the United States Army. Funeral services for Richard Euge...