Robert Wayne Tinsley, 84, of Dix, passed away at 9:27 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at his home. He was born July 9, 1942, in Dix, the son of Adra Wayne and Lucille Emma (Hill) Tinsley. On December 11, 1970, at New Hope "Webb" Baptist Church, he married Sandra Ann Breeze, and she survives. Robert was a graduate of Woodlawn High School and was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He worked for many years as a plumber-pipefitter with Local #653,...

Janet Carolene Miller Declue, age 80, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away on August 21, 2026, at Randolph County Nursing Home. She was born on June 30, 1946, in Breese, Illinois, to Tom Miller and Beulah May Smith Miller. She was a Christian. She enjoyed going on car rides, going out to eat, and listening to old country music. She loved her family; her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the light of her life. They made her laugh, and she was always so protective of them. S...

David Wayne Guidish, 57, of Mount Vernon, passed away surrounded by his children. Born in Oceanside, San Diego, California, son of Wayne and Mary Ann (Campbell) Guidish. David was a man of few filters and ever fewer apologies. David spent his life perfecting the art of telling it like it is, whether you wanted to hear it or not. For thirty years, he navigated the nation's highways as a truck driver, racking up more miles than most people have hot dinners, and always had a story (or a complain...

Anetta Kay Brazel, age 73, of Salem, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Anetta was born on August 4, 1953, in Salem, Illinois, the daughter of Lewis W. Maier and Lillian (Hopkins) Maier. Throughout her working years, Anetta dedicated herself to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the healthcare field. Even after retirement, she enjoyed staying active and could often be found working the fron...

Frank J. Franczyk, age 76, of Salem, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Frank was born on July 6, 1950, in Poland, the son of Joseph Franczyk and Stefanie (Kopec) Franczyk. On December 26, 1976, he married Elizabeth (Tobiasiewicz) Franczyk in Poland, and together they shared nearly 50 years of marriage. Frank valued education and earned a master's degree in business from Loyola. He spent his career working in human resources and...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tom A. Scott (Big Tom), a beloved resident of Centralia, Illinois. Tom departed this world peacefully on Wednesday, August 26th, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on Monday, December 29th, 1958, in Greenville, South Carolina, the son of Earl Wade Scott and Bruna (Lorenzi) Scott. Tom lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure, and leaves behind a rich tapestry of cherished memories for family and friends to hold dear. On June 3, 1977, ...

On Thursday August 27, Netje Lee (Smith) Woolbright made a graceful exit to Heaven filled with all the love her heart could hold from the family she loved so dearly. Netje's life began in Marshall, Missouri, on September 23, 1938. She was the daughter of Perri and Marjorie (Maurer) Smith, and was raised by her grandparents, Howard and Mabel Maurer. In 1951, she moved to Centralia, Illinois, with her grandma and her brother, Don. She later welcomed her brother, John. At the age of 16, she fell...

Charles Leroy "Bud" Craig of Alma, IL passed away August 26th at 8:16 a.m. at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon at the age of 77. He was the son of the late Richard and Virginia (Burkett) Craig. He married Brenda (Branch) Craig June 29th, 1967, and they later divorced. He is survived by 3 children, Chuck R. (Elizabeth) Craig of Parker, CO., Tony E. (Jenniefer) Craig of Salem, Jackie L. Craig East of Salem. 8 grandchildren Michelle Craig, Alex Craig, Taylor Craig, Travis Craig, K...