Category Archives: Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Cordell Michael Ray Rose of McLeansboro, who left this world on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Cordell was born on December 3, 2020, the son of James Pau...

Karen Ann Snyder, age 67, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, at her sister's home in Sandoval. Per Karen's wishes, no services will be held. Cremation rites will b...

Ralph John Grapperhaus, "Rat" 88, of Carlyle, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home on Monday, May 19, 2025, while listening to his favorite David Allen Coe song, 'You Never Even Called Me By ...

Mallory M. Lankford, 31, of Dix, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at her home. Mallory was born May 26, 1993, in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Anthony and Toni (Reese) Lankford. Mallory was a light to...

Charles Earl Mathis, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on Saturday, August 6, 1955, in Wichi...

Gerald E "Jerry" Clifton, Jr. passed away at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri on May 4, 2025. He was 64 years of age. Jerry was born in Centralia on December 31, 1960, a son of Nina G. (n...

Richard Garden II, 65, of Salem passed away on May 17th, 2025. He was born on January 29th, 1960, in Norman, Oklahoma, to Richard and Shirley (Hulen) Garden. Richard was a simple man who enjoyed playi...

Doris Maurer, age 72 of Dix, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Doris was born on July 11, 1952, in Salem, Illinois, the daughter of F...

Janice Reynolds, age 83 of Odin, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Centralia Manor with her family at her side. Janice was born on August 1, 1941, in Marion County, the daughter of Harry and Bla...

Saunie Blue, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on December 4, 1939, in Centralia, Saunie lived a life full of love, service, and adventure. She marri...