Obituaries

2026 05/09 - Wanda Lee Nash
Wanda Lee Nash, age 95, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Axiom Gardens in Flora, Illinois Wanda was born on February 22, 1931, in Flora, the daughter of Ruby and Clara (Boehner) Reddish. She grew up in the Flora area and was a proud graduate of Flora High School. On March 11, 1952, Wanda married the love of her life, Clinton "Junior" Harrison Nash Jr. Together, they built a life rooted in hard work, faith, and family. In 1956, they purchased a farm in X...

2026 06/04 - Kenneth Jensen
Kenneth Jensen, 78, of Centralia, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born on August 11, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Norman and Isabel (Menendez) Jensen. He married the love of his life, Charlotte Hatch, on August 8, 1987, in Macomb, IL. Along with his devoted wife of 38 years, Charlotte Jensen, Ken is survived by his sons, Scott Jensen of Flagstaff, AZ, Robert Jensen (Kimberly) of Flagstaff, AZ, Christopher Frankhauser (Julia) of Bushnell, IL, and David Frankhauser (Miche...

2026 05/08 - Donald Ray Phelps
Donald Ray Phelps passed away on April 24, 2026, at 6:22 am. He was 93 years, 4 months, 2 weeks, and 5 days at the time of his death. When Donald was born, his father, LaRenzo Phelps, was 37, and his mother, Eleanor Navada (Schneider) Phelps, was 30. He was the third born of four children. Donald was preceded in death by both his parents, Renzo and Eleanor Phelps, his brother Kenneth Leon Phelps, sister-in-law Doris Jean (Weems) Phelps, his sister, Phyllis Jean (Phelps) (White) Robbins, broth...

2026 05/09 - Joyce LaVerne Sullens
Joyce LaVerne Sullens, age 85 of St. Charles, MO, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at her son's home in St. Charles. Joyce was born on March 20, 1941, in Salem, the daughter of Russell and May (Simmons) Sullens. She married Lloyd E. "Rip" Sullens on April 5, 1958, in Millbourne, PA, and he preceded her in death on December 15, 2009. Survivors include her sons, Denver Sullens of St. Charles, MO and Dale Sullens and wife Stacey of O'Fallon, MO; grandchildren, Denver Sullens, Je...

2026 05/11 - Jerry Blair Jolliff
Jerry Blair Jolliff, age 59, of Centralia, IL, passed away on May 1, 2026, at his home in Centralia. Born on April 11, 1967, in Las Vegas, NV, to Jerry & Marilyn Jolliff. He is survived by his wife, Denise West-Jolliff. Children, Devane Prince & wife Kristin of Carmi, IL, Ceara Meyer & husband Josh of Highland, IL. Siblings, Barri Allen of Centralia, IL, Sonya Gettinger & husband Mike of Centralia, IL, Brock Jolliff & wife Stacey of Centralia, IL, Jessica Koelling & hu...

2026 05/11 - Gerald Wayne Drake
Gerald Wayne Drake of Mt. Vernon, IL, passed away after a short battle with cancer on May 06, 2026, at his home in Mt. Vernon, IL, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Drake was born in Charleston, IL, on February 24, 1935, to John A. and Mayme I. (McGahan) Drake. At an early age, Gerald became a Christian and was baptized in Charleston. He served in the United States Army from June 1954 to June 1957. He married Ina Rae Nees on February 12, 1957. They were blessed with 69 years of marriage. T...

2026 05/11 - Dr. Lora Hiatt Donoho
Dr. Lora Hiatt Donoho, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 3 in Fairfield, Illinois. A beloved wife, aunt, educator, and friend, she will be remembered for her compassionate spirit, sharp intellect, deep faith, and joyful sense of humor. Born May 22, 1931, in Ullin, Illinois. Lora was the daughter of James and Josie Hiatt. She was raised in a close-knit family alongside her siblings: Cecil Hiatt, Mildred Whitehead, Kathryn (Katy) Stover, James (Jim) Hiatt, Carl Hiatt, Arthur Hiatt, Robert (...

2026 05/09 - Matthew Everett Billingsley
Matthew Everett Billingsley, 25, of Salem, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Matt was born on November 1, 2000, in Mattoon, Illinois, to Kevin and Jennifer (Traub) Billingsley. As a boy, Matt was "all boy." He loved being outside, playing with cars, getting dirty, hunting, and playing paintball or airsoft. He loved to ride four-wheelers, even "out mudding" his dad at times. At heart, Matt...

