Darrell Lee Corners, 88, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 pm on November 5, 2024, at Green Tree Memory Care in Mount Vernon. He was born September 26, 1936, to the late Randall and Helen (Beadle) Corners. Darrell is survived by his long-time companion, Janice DePlanty of Mount Vernon; stepsister, Karen Tacke of Paducah Kentucky; grandchildren, Randall Corners of North Carolina, Bradley Corners and wife, Ellen of North Carolina, Timothy Corners of North Carolina, Will DePlanty of...

Roger Clarence Graddy, 87, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 10:00 pm on October 30, 2024, at Progress West Hospital in O'Fallon, Missouri. He was born August 18, 1937, in Belle Prairie, Illinois to the late William Clarence "Bill" and Mildred Verl (Sheley) Graddy. Roger married Thelma Arlene (Smith) Graddy on July 19, 1957, in Hamilton County, Illinois. They were blessed with 55 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on October 9, 2012. Roger is survived by his ...

Scott W. Jessup, 71, of Centralia, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Fireside House of Centralia after a long illness with Parkinson's Disease. Scott was born at Selfridge, MI Air Force Base to his parents, Robert Jessup of Orlando, Florida, and Cleatis Welch (remarried) from Centralia, who preceded him in death. He is survived by sisters, Connie Sause of Centralia and Patsy (George) Spilios of Rockledge, Florida, brothers, Joe (Pam) Jessup of Centralia, John Jessup of Centralia,...

Matthew David Terry, 43, of Lignite, ND, formerly of Centralia, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was born on November 7, 1980, in Centralia, Illinois to David Terry and Janice (Hopper) Hurn and they survive. Matthew is also survived by a daughter, Katlyn Wise of Carlyle; a son, Ethan Terry of St Charles, Missouri; a sister, Stacie Hurn of Centralia; a brother, Jacob Hurn (Ashley) of Centralia; aunts and uncles, Linda Anderson of Kansas, Gary Hopper (Maggie) of Centralia, Brian ...

Ruth Ann Hale, 86, of Carlyle, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024. She was born May 24, 1938, in Vergennes, Illinois, the daughter of Louis Kmucha and Jessica (Nasley) Kmucha. She married Thomas Edward Hale in 1957 and they later divorced. Ruth Ann later married Nate Rothschild and he preceded her in death in December of 2018. Ruth Ann is survived by her four children: Nina R. Hower and husband Tom of Centralia, Thomas J. Hale of Centralia, Shane Allan Hale of Fairview Heights and Kenn...

Jackie Ray Applegate, age 76, passed away on October 29th, 2024 at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on January 4th, 1948 in Centralia, IL, the son of Orval and Lillian Applegate. Jack is survived by three daughters: Melissa and husband Donnie Becktell of Robinson, Christy and husband Kevin Wampler of Henderson, KY, and Chrystal Applegate of Apple Valley, CA. Two sons: Charles and wife Shereen of Royce City, Texas, Tim and wife Julianna Applegate of Riverside, CA, nine grandchild...

Linda Sue Venters, 80, of Salem, passed away peacefully on November 7th, 2024. She was born to Mary Genevea Ward on July 14th, 1944, in Salem. She is survived by two sons: Anthony Burgess, of Buford, Ga., and Brad (Danika) Burgess, of Missouri City, Tx.; one granddaughter: Victoria Burgess, of Houston, Tx.; one brother: Joe (Frankie) Travis, of Salem; one sister: Sandy Kestner, of Mascoutah, Il; three sister-in-law's: Paula Travis, of Salem, Lisa (Jim) Flagg, of Swansea, Il, and Elbertia Shul...

Bruce Harry Robinson, 73, of Orange City, Florida passed away after a lengthy illness on November 7, 2024, at his home with his loving wife, Brenda, of 44 years by his side. Bruce was born Oct. 21, 1951, in Salem, Illinois, and was the son of Otto Harry Robinson, Jr. and Reba Taylor Robinson. He married Brenda Gail Hays, on December 24, 1980. He spent much of his working career in construction and as a mobile marine mechanic. Bruce graduated from Salem Community High School in 1969 and att...