Category Archives: Obituaries

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 ...

Jane M. Cox, 79, of Vandalia, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Per Jane's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Graveside Service ...

Diana D. Castellari, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in Waverly, Kentucky, on February 15, 1945, the da...

James Thomas Scott, 86, of Mt. Vernon, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born April 18, 1939, in Mt. Vernon, the son of Herchel and Gert...

Lulu Belle Towler, age 90 of Morris, IL, formerly of Iuka, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Serenity Estates in Morris. Lulu Belle was born on May 21, 1935, in Iuka, the daughter of Geor...

Sheron Murray, 85, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family at her home. She was born on April 10, 1940, in Macoupin County, the daughter ...

Alice Marie O'Leary, age 91, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 1:40 pm, Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Alice was born in rural Mason, ...

Larry David Boles, 80, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 7:01 p.m. on October 14, 2025, at his residence. He was born September 16, 1945, in Mount Vernon to the late William Arlin and Verla Cl...