Braelynn Lynette Hutson, precious infant daughter of Braden Hutson and Hayleigh (Jones) Hutson, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at St. Louis Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was 15 days old. Braelynn was born on August 18, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. Though her time here was far too short, she was deeply loved and brought immeasurable joy to her family. In her fifteen days of life, Braelynn touched the hearts of those who loved her and leaves behind a memory that...

Richard Benjamin Jones, Sr., died August 22nd, 2026. Born March 28, 1935 in St. Louis, MO to Benjamin Jones and Marie Robbison Jones; beloved husband for 40 years of Judy Jones (Deceased) and previously to Marjorie Jones (Deceased); devoted father of Richard B. Jones, Jr., David C. Jones, and Steven W. Jones (Mimi), grandfather of Dustin White, Justin White, Wiley Jones (Leighy) and Matthew Jones; great grandfather of Harper Jones. Dick was raised in St. Louis, MO; received his printing appre...

Shirley Jean Reeker, 90, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 8:35 a.m. on September 4, 2026, at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon. She was born January 25, 1936, in Jefferson County, Illinois, to the late John Kenneth and Reatha Mae (Steward) Hayes. Shirley married Fredrick "Fred" Reeker on June 4, 1954. He preceded her in death on August 31, 2019. Shirley is survived by her children, Lynn (David) Upton, Lisa (David) Meador, and Alan (Tammy) Reeker, all of Mount V...

Barbara "Jody" Glenn, 64, of Mount Vernon, IL, went to be with her Savior at 4:42 pm September 1, 2026 at home with her family by her side, in Mount Vernon, IL. She was born April 9, 1962 in Salina, KS to Raymond Behner and Elvate "Bonnie" (Sims) Behner. Barbara "Jody" married Larry Glenn on October 20, 2003 and he survives her. In addition to her husband Larry of 23 years; Jody is survived by her Siblings, Geneva "Genny" Mary Jauch (Mark) and Randal &...

Marie Nattier, 85, of Patoka passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026, surrounded by her family at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on November 18, 1940, in Vandalia, the daughter of Frank and Hulda (Tacke) Williams. She married Charles Nattier on February 9, 1957, in Villa Grove, IL, and he preceded her in death on February 23, 2007. Survivors who will remember Marie's kind smile include her beloved family, children, James Nattier and wife Annette of Patoka, and Janice Roma...

Leona Stover, a cherished resident of Hoffman, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, at the age of 103. Born on Sunday, March 4th, 1923, in Bartelso, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph Bergmann and Clara (Mensing) Bergmann. On July 19, 1949, in Carlyle, she married the love of her life, Edward Stover, and he preceded her in death on October 30, 2005. Leona was a beloved matriarch, survived by her daughter, S2026 06haron Dickinson, and her husband Cary of Hoffman. H...

Bradley Pearce "Brad" Jones, 69, of Centralia, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on December 7, 1956, in Rolla, MO, the son of James and Janet (Pearce) Jones. Survivors that will remember Brad's way of appreciating all the simple things in life including his beloved family, his children, James "Jimmy" and wife Jackie Jones of Mt. Vernon, Chad Jones of Mt. Vernon, Laci and husband Tony Bayles of Ce...

Lola Belle "Laverne" Arnold, 97, of Mt. Vernon passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 26, 1929, in Carrigan Township, the daughter of Nelson and Cloria (Kirgan) Hicks. She married Cyrus McNicol "Mac" Arnold on August 17, 1945, in Nashville, TN and he preceded her in death on October 25, 2013. Survivors include her beloved family, her children, Gerry Arnold of Mt. Vernon, IL, Rebecca Smith of Mt. Vernon, IL, and A. Renee Ca...