It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dolores Sanders, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Centralia community, who left us on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the age of 94. Dolores was born on August 9, 1930, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Huey White and Olive (Monken) White. On June 5, 1954, she married Robert W. Sanders, and he preceded her in death on July 19, 1988. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in her honor on Monday, June 16, 2025, ...

Michael David Murray, 64, of Centralia, Illinois passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He was born on May 1, 1961, the son of Dale and Barbara Ann (Starr) Murray in Chicago, Illinois. Survivors that will remember Michael's loving spirit include his father, Dale Murray and wife Lillian of Windsor, Ontario Canada; sisters, Shari L. Hughes of California, Desiree "Kim" (Rocky) Mays of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; nieces and nephews, Hubert, Anthony, Marcus, Deanderus and wife Deneya, Rockael an...

Delores Marie (Dill) Rector, 76, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 10:09 pm June 6, 2025. She was born June 28, 1948 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Raymond R. Dill and Dorothy T. (Mayberry) Dill. In 1966, she graduated from McLeansboro Township High School. She attended Gradwohl School of Laboratory Technique in Saint Louis, Missouri, Class of 1968. After graduation, Delores completed her internship at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis, Illinois. She was later employed as a Registered M...

Mary Ann Murray, 83, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, at The Inn at Olentangy Trail in Delaware, Ohio. She was born July 3, 1941, in Flora, Illinois, to Burl and Lula (Hoover) Luttrell. She had an older sister, Glenna, with whom she remained close throughout her life. Her father owned a car repair shop and then became a gunsmith in his retirement years. Her mother was a homemaker and master craftsperson. Mary Ann graduated from the Flora Township High School in 1959 where she enjo...

Barbara D. Wilson passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Eden Retirement Center in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Barbara was born March 27, 1941, to Elva and Edith (Crites) DeJournett. Barbara married Ronald Ray Wilson, b. 1941, on August 25, 1962. Ron preceded Barb in death, passing February 28, 2025. Barb and Ron's son Chris, b. 1968, married Lisa Kay Evelsizer, b. 1968, the daughter of Darwin and Linda Kay (Jones) Evelsizer, and they have a son, Mitchell D. Wilson, b. 2005. Barbara was the yo...

Betty Liening, age 89 of Breese and formerly of Carlyle, passed away at her home on Friday, June 6, 2025. Betty was born in Beckemeyer, Illinois on January 4, 1936, a daughter of the late Anton and Elizabeth (Isaak) Aarns. She married John E. Liening on July 24, 1954, in Beckemeyer and he preceded her in death on May 3, 2000. Betty was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy came from spending time with her family. She cherished every moment with h...

Virginia Sue Dugan, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6th, 2025, in her hometown of Centralia, Illinois. Virginia was born in Centralia to Orville Lewis and Mable (Simpson) Lewis on April 18, 1936. She married Bobby Dugan on February 12, 1956, at the First United Methodist Church in Centralia, and he preceded her in death on August 23, 2005. A lifelong resident of Centralia, Virginia spent 31 years working at Murray Center, where she was known for her strong work ethic and dedic...

Jesse Pennington, 54, of Sandoval passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on August 25, 1970, the son of Buddy and Rose (Berger) Pennington, in Centralia. Survivors include his brothers, Buddy Pennington and wife Sally of Sandoval, and Billy Pennington and wife Casey of Odin; nieces and nephew, Rosie Lansford and Richard Lee of Sandoval, Will Pennington of Flora, and Beth Pennington of Sandoval; great-niece, Harper Pennington; furry best friend, dog,...