Category Archives: Obituaries
2021 04/28 - Geraldine 'Betty' Burwell
Geraldine "Betty" Burwell, 92, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 8:21 pm April 23, 2021, at her residence. A Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2021, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Hugh...
Apr 28, 2020
2021 04/28 - Harry James Campbell
Harry James Campbell, 81, of Ashley, Illinois, passed away at 8:18 am on April 26, 2021, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. Harry worked as a custodian for the First Baptist Church...
Apr 26, 2020
2021 04/27 - Onis O. Lawson
Onis O. Lawson, 90 of Salem, Illinois passed away at his home on April 23, 2021, in the care of his loving wife and children. Onis began working as an agent for the B & O. railroad and retired fro...
Apr 24, 2020
2022 04/24 - Edwin Lee 'Ed' Kingston
Edwin Lee "Ed" Kingston, 57, of Sandoval passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Mr. Kingston was a proud United States Air Force veteran. Edwin worked as a school bus driver, always encouraging the kids...
Apr 24, 2020
2021 04/25 - Pastor Gary Dean Karch, Sr.
Pastor Gary Dean Karch, Sr., 80, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 10:05 am April 23, 2021, at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, Illinois. Gary started a home missions church, Apostolic Deliv...
Apr 24, 2020
2021 04/26 - Ethelene Duncan
Ethelene Duncan, 92, of Odin passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Ethelene worked at the Dress Factory and J.C. Penny in Centralia. She had a talent f...
Apr 23, 2020
2021 04/26 - Yvonne Janet (Pursley) Miller
Yvonne Janet (Pursley) Miller passed away on April 21, 2021, surrounded by a loving family. Yvonne retired after 25 years as a cook for Centralia City School, feeding students at Washington Elementary...
Apr 23, 2020
2021 04/25 - Clara Ruth Taylor
Clara Ruth Taylor, age 91 of Salem, Illinois died at her home April 22, 2021, in the care of her family. Clara worked several years at the Walmart store in Salem. She was a faithful member of the Mari...
Apr 23, 2020
2021 04/27 - Edwin Lee Austin
Edwin Lee Austin, 55, of Bluford, Illinois, passed away at 10:08 am April 22, 2021, at his residence. Ed worked as a service technician at King City Chrysler in Mount Vernon since October 17, 1994. Ed...
Apr 23, 2020
2021 04/25 - Mary Ellen Knapp
Mary Ellen Knapp, age 94, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away at her home on Tuesday afternoon, April 20, 2021, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Knapp was a member and elder of the Community of Christ Churc...
Apr 21, 2020
