Tommy Lee Johnson, 86, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 7:50 am Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Axiom Health Care in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Tommy was born July 5, 1938, to Thomas Leon Johnson and Amy Nadine (Warren) Johnson. Tommy married Fay (Williamson) on June 28, 1980, in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Tommy is survived by his Stepson, Walter Brent Garrison, and wife Janet of Woodlawn, Illinois; & his step-grandson, Brent Michael Garrison & wife Jill of Mount Vernon, Illinois...

Stephen Douglas Nail, 63, of Centralia, IL passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, after an extended illness, with his family by his side at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He was born on May 30, 1961, the son of James and Myrtle (Bryan) Nail in Nashville, IL. He married the love of his life, Teresa F. Stretch in 1984 at Longmont, CO and she survives him in Centralia. Along with his devoted wife of 40 years, Teresa Nail, survivors include his beloved family, his children, Amber Nail of Centrali...

Peggy Sue Wollitz, 66, of Wamac passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born on February 13, 1958, the daughter of Arnold and Martha (McCormick) Lucking in Centralia, IL. Survivors include her children, Eric Powell of Texico, IL, Kristie Nethery (Brian) of Palestine; grandchildren, Scarlett, Preston, Alyssa, and Deven; brothers, Steve Lucking and special friend Nancy Candler; fur baby, Lilly; special friend, Ronda Schuchmann of Wamac; an...

Marion "Mikki" Clark, born on June 10, 1963, in Sterling, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, in Kentucky, surrounded by family and close friends. At 61 years young, Mikki lived her life with the kind of energy that could only be matched by a disco ball-bright, flashy, and always keeping the party going. Mikki was many things-a lifelong DJ known as "DJMIKSMEGAMIX" and "Queen of DJs," who could make any event feel like a dance floor, a caretaker...

Mark Middleton, 66, of Kinmundy, passed away at his home on December 12th, 2024. He was born July 19th, 1958, to Joe and Nancy (Lacey) Middleton in Salem. He married his high school sweetheart Della Mae Crain on September 16th, 1978, and they were blessed with 46 years of marriage. He was a maintenance supervisor at Irwin Seating in Altamont, IL for 26 years, he retired from there in July of 2023. He was a man who had many interests, past EMT for the Kinmundy Fire Dept., past Lions Club membe...

Terry Lee Boatright, age 72, of Carlyle, passed away on December 13, 2024, at the Carlyle Healthcare Center. Born on August 12, 1952, he was the beloved son of Darrell and Joyce (Kleber) Boatright. Terry married his cherished wife, Vicki (Maroon) Boatright, on November 2, 1979, in Carlyle; she survives him. Terry's legacy continues with his children: Brad Boatright (Jamie), Les Boatright (Mandy), and Candi Snyder (Jared), all of Carlyle. He was a proud grandfather to Brandon Boatright (Macken...

Roy D. Kroezen, 57, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Salem Township Hospital. Roy was born May 16, 1967, in Enschede, Netherlands, the son of Dick Kroezen and Janne (Korterink) Kroezen. He married Cynthia Spencer in the Netherlands and she survives him in Centralia. In addition to his wife Cynthia, he is survived by his father: Dick Kroezen of the Netherlands; sister: Berdine Kroezen of the Netherlands; three step-children: Nick Sugitani of St. Louis, Mayum...

Darinda "Dee" Beckham, 78, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 12:15 a.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Mt. Vernon Healthcare in Mt. Vernon. She was born January 5, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Cloyd and Belva (Payne) Bolerjack. She married Jim Phelps of Dix, and they later divorced. She then married Jody Beckham of Mt. Vernon, and they divorced. Darinda was a graduate of Mt. Vernon Township High School, and worked at World Color Press for several years. She wa...