Ileen Stevens, 77, of Normal, Illinois, passed away at 2:35 am Sept 5, 2025, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She was born Dec 8, 1947, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to the late Owen Russel Irvin and Elizabeth Ileen (Gammon) Irvin Ileen is survived by her husband, Gary Stevens of Normal, IL; her son Kent Stevens and wife, Loretta of Mt. Vernon, IL, daughter Kristi Regenhardt and husband, Tim of Mt. Vernon, IL, son Kelly Stevens and wife, Laura of Franklin, TN; grandson Chase Regenhardt and wife, Caitlyn of...

June Delores Gregory, 79, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 6, 1946, in Buchanan County, VA, one of thirteen children, the daughter of Vince and Huldie "Annie" (Matney) Blankenship. She married the love of her life, Herbert D. Gregory, on March 27, 1969, in Kailua, HI, and he preceded her in death on April 23, 2007. Survivors that will remember June's warm heart and quick wit include her sons, Darrell Gregory of Ce...

Marshell Jones Young, 69 years old, passed away on August 4, 2025, at her home in Dallas, Georgia. She was the seventh child born to Josephine Johnson Jones and Thomas Christopher Jones Sr. in Centralia, Illinois, on February 10, 1956. She attended Lincoln School, graduated from Centralia High School in 1974, and received a degree from Kaskaskia College. She worked at Little Fuse and World Color Press. She married Tanya Young Sr. of Mount Vernon, Illinois. She continued her education in Texas...

Greg Shaver, age 74, of Centralia, passed away peacefully at home on September 4th, 2025, with his loving wife by his side.
Greg was born on November 13, 1950, in Danville, Illinois, the son of the late Robert and Pauline (Overton) Shaver. On October 1, 1999, in Hawaii, Greg married the love of his life, Ann (Story), who survives him in Centralia. Greg is also survived by his daughters, April Stafford and husband Aaron of Copperopolis, California, and Hilari Queen and husband Korey of Central....

Jimmie Fouts, age 84 of Salem, Illinois, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Jimmie was born on June 11, 1941, in Selma, Kansas, the son of Albert and Dorothy (Buckley) Fouts. He married Mary (Essex) Fouts on August 8, 1973, in Matton, Illinois, and she preceded him in death in 2015. Survivors include his two daughters, Hope Jones and husband Willie of Kell, and Kristy Burr of Salem; three sons by a previous wife, Charlotte Corle...

Nancie M.(nee Lehnus) Herod, 85, of Chester, VA, formerly of Lackawanna, NY, passed away on August 18, 2025. She was born July 21, 1940, in Illinois, the daughter of Melvin and Vida Walker. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Herod; loving mother of Thomas J. (Ellen) Herod, Jr., and Cathy Herod; cherished grandmother of Mathias Herod, Anna (Chandler) Barfield, and also her grand fur babies: Furball, Herbie, Willow, and Kaiser. daughter of the late Vida (nee Handley) and Melvin Walker; dear sister...

Robert "Bob" E. Burkett, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, surrounded by his family. Born on March 23, 1940, in Salem, Illinois, son of Lowell and Lydia (Booth) Burkett. On June 16, 1959 in Salem, Illinois, Bob married the love of his life, Velma Baker, and she survives. Bob is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Velma Burkett of Centralia, and h...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Nesmith, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who peacefully departed from this world on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the age of 74. Born in Centralia, Illinois, on February 27, 1951, the daughter of James Everett Mays and Susan Mabel (Jenkins) Mays. Linda was a dedicated Pharmacy Technician at SSM Health St. Mary Hospital in Centralia, where she diligently worked for many years. Her colleagues and patients will remember her...