Betty Ruth Wells, 96, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:50 pm on April 27, 2024, at Green Tree in Mount Vernon. She was born June 23, 1927, in rural Waltonville, Illinois, the eldest of three sisters, to the late J. Norris and Carrie (Shelton) Baker. Betty married Eugene "Gene" Wells on April 27, 1946, in Mount Vernon and had two daughters, Cathy and Janice. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2011. Betty is survived by her daughters, Catheryn Stanford and husband, Eu...

Rita Ann Broeckling, age 95, of New Baden, passed away on April 25, 2024, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Breese, IL. She was born on July 12, 1928, in Belleville, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Matilda (Rieken) Peters. She married Walter Broeckling in Mississippi on December 27, 1947, and he preceded her in death on August 9, 2002. They were married for 55 years. Rita was a dedicated mother and grandmother who found immense joy in family gatherings while bringing warmth, acceptance, and crea...

Mildred Anne "Mimi" Jones, 86, of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, Florida. She was born February 27, 1938, in Sims, Illinois, to the late Alfred and Vera (Robertson) Baker. Mimi married John Orville Jones on August 1, 1964, at Central Christian Church in Mount Vernon. They were blessed with nearly 60 years of marriage. In addition to her beloved husband, Mimi is survived by her dau...

Kathy Susan Myers, 60, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 2:48 am April 30, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born October 9, 1963, in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Chester and Carol (Wilson) Hill. Kathy married John Myers on October 3, 1992. In addition to her beloved husband of thirty-one years, Kathy is survived by her mother, Carol Hill of Mount Vernon; sons, Caleb Myers and wife, Dacoda and Nathaniel Myers, all of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Alesan...

Dixie M. Perez, age 85, of Centralia, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 in her home. Dixie was born on Wednesday, December 28th, 1938, to the late Oley and Hattie (Donoho) Hilton. She married Frank Perez, Jr. on July 20, 1958 at the First Apostolic Church in Centralia. He preceded her in death on February 3, 1999, after 40 years of marriage. Dixie was a loving mother to her two daughters, Julia (Perez) Kang of O'Fallon, IL, and Kelly Perez-Smith, and husband Joseph B. S...

Melba Ruth Clark, 96, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 8:24 pm April 17, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital North in Tampa, Florida. She was born January 22, 1928, in Mount Vernon to Roy and Louis Snow Goddard. She married Charles C. Clark on August 1, 1948, at Logan Street Baptist Church, they were married sixty-six years until he preceded her in death on May 15, 2014. They have one son, Charles Kent Clark of Tampa, Florida which she made her home, and his friend, Cheryl Bradley. She wa...

Norman George, 69, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at SSM Health St Mary's Hospital. He was born on April 19, 1955, the son of Edward and Jane (Warda) George in Chicago. Norman appreciated the friendships he made at the Warren G. Murray Center in Centralia, which he called home. Norman was a happy man who enjoyed listening to music, spending time outside on the patio, riding on the golf cart, watching birds, and taking walks with his Fir staff. He could usually be seen obser...

Lois Jean Green, age 89 of Salem, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family and caregivers. Lois was born on December 16, 1934, in Salem, Illinois, the daughter of Rolla Andrew and Irma Lucille (Williams) Wells. She married Willard Green on October 4, 1952, at a small private ceremony in Salem and together they enjoyed 51 years united in marriage. Survivors include her children, Ed Green and wife Julie of Kinmundy and Su Phelps and husband David of DeFuniak...