Luetta "Lou" Rae Roberson, 76, of Dix, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 pm April 26, 2025, at her home. She was born June 11, 1948, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, to the late James Raymond and Helen Iola (Worthen) Harrell. Lou married Rickey Roberson on July 22, 1967. In addition to her beloved husband, Lou is survived by her son, Rickey Roberson, Jr. and wife, Michelle of Mount Vernon; daughter, Stacey Belcher and significant other, Jamey Dickerson of Dix; grandchildren, Courtney Robers...

David Milton Gaines, age 91, of Salem, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Brentwood, Tennessee, on Friday, April 25, 2025. David was born on April 24, 1934, in Dearborn, Michigan, to David Milton and Louise Colston Gaines. He married Victoria Ann Carlson on March 24, 1956, in Lansing, Michigan, and they spent 66 wonderful years together before her passing on November 1, 2022. David is survived by three children: Douglas Gaines and wife Lori of Worden, IL; Elizabeth Br...

Ida Mae Hale of Irvington passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on November 17, 1937, to George W. and Clarissia McCulley. She married Noah Hale Jr. in 1954, and he preceded her in death. Ida is survived by her loving daughters, Victoria Hale of Irvington and Juanita Grimes of Radom (husband Jeffery); her devoted son Robert Hale (wife Nikki) of Fairfield, and daughter-in-law Regina Hale of Puxico MO. Her legacy continues through her numerous grandchildren an...

Mildred Rowena Tindle, 92, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:58 am April 24, 2025 at Stonebridge Healthcare Home in Benton, Illinois. She was born September 15, 1932 in Jefferson County, Illinois, to the late Arthur McKinley and Alma Frances (Milliner) Byard. Mildred married Reverend Charles "Chuck" Howard Tindle on December 25, 1951 in Mount Vernon, Illinois. They were blessed with nearly fifty-eight years of marriage before he preceded her in death on November 27, 2009....

Marie Stewart, age 89 of Odin, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Twin Willow Nursing Center in Salem. Marie was born on April 20, 1936 in Antioch, Kansas, the daughter of Wayne Allen and Opal (Elrod) Royer. She married Gilbert Stewart on July 11, 1954, in Centralia, Illinois, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Rodney Stewart and wife Sandy of Odin, and Vanessa Rostance and husband Jeff of Salem; grandchildren, Aaron Rostance and wife Allison, Stacy Rives ...

Dorothy Mae Lacey, 89, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 8:30 pm April 21, 2025, at Stonebridge Memory Care in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born August 4, 1935, in Waltonville, Illinois to the late Mirvin A. and Anita Mae (Newbury) Martin. Dorothy married Eddie Q. Lacey on October 21, 1956, in Sesser, Illinois. He preceded her in death on September 13, 2018. Dorothy is survived by her son, Rickey Lacey and wife, Marla of Mount Vernon; daughter, Jennifer Morris and Mike O'Rear of Du...

The family of Mary Kathryn Altman of Charleston, IL, is saddened to announce her passing on April 14, 2025, at the age of 78 years. Mary will be lovingly remembered by her family which includes children: Mike (Kathy) Moore of Manchester, MO, Mike (Janel) Moore of Ashmore, IL, Lori (Ken) Smith of Poplar Bluff, MO, and Jamie (Jonathan) Agamalian of West Chester, PA.; grandchildren include: Brian, Kelly, Sarah, Kevin, Jonah, Shekinah, Zach, Karah, Ryan, and Nathan; great-grandchildren include: J...

Lester Gale Perkins, aged 86, of Sterling, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Born on April 5, 1939, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Lubia Perkins and Elaine Perkins, Gale grew up with a love for hands-on work, which he pursued through his career as a pipefitter and welder. His professional journey began in 1966 with the U.A. Plumbers and Pipefitters Union #653, a commitment that continued until his retirement in 2001. Gale was not only a master of his craft but a...