Shirley Ann Hines (Reed) of Teaticket, Massachusetts, passed away on August 29, 2026. Shirley was full of light and joy. She had a beautiful smile. When she wasn't smiling (and she most often was), she had a look of serenity and contentment as she took in all that this world has to offer. She reveled in the beauty that nature and people offer. She loved to travel, read, watch movies, play cards, swim, go shopping, listen to music, attend church and, most of all, spend time with her family. Sh...

Darlene Pettygrove, 100, of Centralia passed away peacefully Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Centralia Manor. She was born on September 5, 1926, in Carmen, OK, the daughter of Elwood and Merle (Guggenmus) Wimmer. She married Robert Pettygrove on September 30, 1945, and he preceded her in death, July 1981. Survivors that will remember Darlene with precious memories include her beloved family, her daughter, Sharon Rae (William) Schmid; her son, Robert Kim (Rebecca) Pettygrove; grandchildren, Chad ...

Kenneth Ray "Pinky" Jones, 68, of Walnut Hill, Illinois, passed away at his home on Friday, October 16, 2026. Ken was born on July 4th, 1958, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Kenneth and Shirley Jones of Junction City, IL. He grew up in Junction City, where he attended grade/high school in Sandoval, IL. Ken married the love of his life, Lisa, on March 2nd, 2002, and they built a life centered around each other, their family, racing, and God. Ken's heart and soul were his children...

Philip Lynn "Phil" Sarver, age 78, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at his home. Phil was born on July 20, 1948, in Herrick, Illinois, the son of Charles and Virginia Sarver. He grew up in Herrick, where he attended grade school, and later graduated from Beecher City High School. Phil continued his education at Kaskaskia College, where he met the love of his life, Elva Felchlia. He later attended Illinois State University. On August 3, 1969, Phil ...

Kenneth D. "Kenny" Carver, age 64, of Keyesport, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois, on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Kenny was born in Breese, Illinois on October 29, 1961, a son of Melvin "Babe" and Bertha (Koopmann) Carver. He owned and operated Kenny's Lake Stop and Bait Delivery and also worked at Henkel's Hook and Arrow in Carlyle. He loved his hometown of Keyesport and took great pride in the community. Kenny spent much of his adult life invo...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Myers, a beloved father, brother, and friend, who left us on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the age of 76. Daniel was born on a crisp Tuesday, February 7, 1950, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Paul Myers, Jr. and Ellen (Owens) Myers. Daniel will be remembered for his love of the simple pleasures of life. He was a warm-hearted individual who found joy in fishing, hunting for mushrooms in the local woods, and sharing stories by...

Thelma Ruth Higdon, 85, of Salem, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side. She was born on November 16, 1940, in Louisville, Kentucky to Almon and Florence (Osborn) Perry. She would marry the love of her life, James G. Higdon, on December 3rd, 1955, and they would spend 48 wonderful years together till his passing in 2003. She is survived by four daughters: Sheila Higdon, Sharon Wooldridge (Bill), Laura Krutsinger, and Karen Putt (Christopher); 8 grandchildren: Jayme Thurmon...

David E. Guthrie, age 92 of Centralia, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Mr. Guthrie was born in Carlyle, Illinois on October 9, 1934, a son of the late Merle and Helen (Bozarth) Guthrie. He married Ida Mae F. Luebbers on May 11, 1957, and she survives in Centralia. In addition to his wife Ida Mae, David is also survived by his children - Davy Joe Guthrie (Shelly), Dori Ann Guthrie, Diana Mae Rainey (Tom), and Deneen Payne (Tim), all of Centralia; his adoring grandchildr...