Gaye Nell Knolhoff, 90, of Centralia, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Fireside House Nursing Home in Centralia. She was born on October 23, 1935, in Vandalia, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph B. Smith and Velma (Noffsinger) Smith. She married Lester "Wes" Knolhoff, who preceded her in death on March 8, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Delbert Leigh. Gaye worked at Sears for 30 years and she also worked in the pharmacy at Walmart. She was a memb...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Huggins, of Centralia (formerly Hoffman), Illinois, on July 27, 2026 at the age of 82. Barbara touched many lives as a caregiver, spending the better part of her life caring for residents at Murray Center, Terra Estates and Joshua Manor. Not only did she bring love and joy to many residents throughout the years, but also to the many coworkers who became friends/family. She cared deeply about protecting those with disabilities, st...

James Edward Boozer, 92, of Kell, passed away at 8:25 a.m., Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon. He was born January 16, 1934, in Marion County, Illinois, the son of John and Myrtle (Creel) Boozer. On April 29, 1956, at Donoho Prairie Christian Church, he married Lavin Ayers, and she preceded him in death on September 26, 2023. Mr. Boozer ran a limestone business in Kell for twenty years, from 1966 to 1986, and later worked at the Warren G. Murray Developmen...

Gaye Nell Knolhoff, 90, of Centralia, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Fireside House Nursing Home in Centralia. She was born on October 23, 1935, in Vandalia, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph B. Smith and Velma (Noffsingger) Smith. She married Lester "Wes" Knolhoff, who preceded her in death on March 8, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Delbert Leigh. Gaye worked in pharmacy and later in the checking department at Walmart. She was a member of Fir...

Verla Mae Keele, 85, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 11:15 p.m. on August 6, 2026, at Stonebridge Memory Care in Mount Vernon. She was born May 2, 1941, in Hamilton County, Illinois, to the late Ralph Leslie Hampton and Vada Pauline (Ray) Gross. Verla is survived by her former husband, Jerry Keele and their children, Paula (Diane) Keele and Todd (Robin) Keele; grandchildren, Candace (Andrew) Meyers, Joshua (Sabrina) Keele, Emma (Grant) Cross, and Karsyn (Dakota) Keele-Routh; great-g...

Carol Joyce Orrell, 83, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at Fireside House of Centralia. Carol was born on August 14, 1942, at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois, to Adolph and Edna (Grasher). She attended Mater Dei High School in Breese and devoted her life to her family, home, and the simple joys that brought people together. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Edna Grasher; her beloved husband, David "Butch" Orrell; her step-grandson Dustin Orre...

Raymond R. Scoles, age 96, of Edgewood, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at his home in Edgewood. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 9 th , 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Illinois with visitation from 12:00 p.m. until the start of service. Nathan Delks will be officiating. Masonic Rites will be observed at 11:40 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Edgewood Cemetery or donor's choice. Online condolences may be left at www.pag...

Juanita M. Hofstetter, age 95, of Salem, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Twin Willows Nursing Center in Salem. She was born on February 8, 1931, in Elkville, Illinois, the daughter of William and Melba (Hartsock) Spangler. She married Robert Hofstetter on November 22, 1951, in Elkville, Illinois and he preceded her in death on June 25, 2017. Juanita devoted her life to her family and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Before marrying and raising her famil...