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Obituaries

David G. Hunter, 73, of Alma, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 01, 2026 at his residence. Per David's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Overcup Baptist Church, Vandalia with Rev. Doug Wodtka officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 AM, Saturday, July 18, at the church. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com David Glenn Hunter was born on December 4, 1952, ...
Helen Elizabeth Lamb, 99, of Centralia, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones at her daughter's home in Swansea. She was born on September 30, 1926, in Centralia, the daughter of Olcy and Mary (Keith) Featherling. She married her true love, William David Lamb on May 9, 1944, in Kell and he preceded her in death on April 10, 2006. Survivors that will remember Helen's love for her family include those who were the joy of her life, her children, Joe (Diana) Lamb, Sharon...
Timothy Ray Wimberly Sr. (Wimbo), 60, of Centralia passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026. He was born on January 6, 1966, in Decatur, the son of Delbert Sonny and Maxine (Dial) Wimberly. Survivors who will remember Tim as a kid at heart include his son, Timothy Ray Wimberly Jr. and wife Lindsay of KY; cherished grandchildren, Jaelynn, and Kaison; brothers, Del Wimberly and wife Sonya of Patoka, and Martin Wimberly and wife Jody of Odin; sister, Martina St. Peters of Salem; nieces and nephews, Cod...
Anne Deley, born Virginia Anne Williams on the 12th of June 1936, to Gerald Preston and Velma Ester Burke Williams, "Rob and Shorty," loved as "Annie," passed on to God's peace and freedom on the 4th of July 2026. She has been in the loving care of her surviving daughter Andrea Lynn Deley Byrne and loved by sons Anthony Louis Deley "Tony" (Mary) and Andrew Williams Deley "Drew" (Dionyssia). Anne's sister Karen Phelps, brothers-in-law Dr. Dee Boswell and...
Stephanie Renee Lewis, age 36, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born June 8, 1990, in Flora, the daughter of Herbert E. and Sharon D. (Clark) Lewis. A 2008 graduate of Flora High School, Stephanie went on to enlist in the Illinois Army National Guard as a human resources specialist, completing her basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. She later worked for Caterpillar in Decatur and was most recently ...
Vickie L. McNealy, 76, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 2:08 pm July 12, 2026 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Care Center in Mount Vernon, IL surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 15, 1949 in Herrin, IL to the late Harris Adams and Colleen (Martin) Adams. Vickie married David McNealy on November 26, 1968 and they shared a lovely 57 years together. In addition to her beloved husband David McNealy she is survived by Heather Koontz of Mt. Vernon, Holly and Steven Tate of M...
Sandra "Sandy" (Phillips) Porter Anderson, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the age of 85, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, Illinois. Born on a warm summer day, June 20, 1941, in Centralia, Illinois, daughter of Samuel Howard Phillips and Helen Mae (Stover) Phillips. Sandy lived a full and vibrant life, always surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Sandy married Jimmie Porter, they had two sons togethe...
Pamela Grace Boettcher, 70, of Blytheville, peacefully passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Manila Nursing Home in Arkansas. Pam was born in Centralia, Illinois, on December 19, 1955, the daughter of Floyd and Jessie (Hodges) Elliott. She married the love of her life Ronald Boettcher, Sr. on July 8, 1973. Pam lived most of her life in Centralia. She always had a soft spot for helping people, so much so that she pursued a career and later retired from the Kaskaskia Special Education Dis...