Narrah W. McCoy, 98, of Mt. Vernon, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at his home. He was born March 13, 1926, in Mt. Vernon, the son of John and Eula (Garrison) McCoy-Brown. On January 27, 1952, in Mt. Vernon, he married Hazella Thompson, and she survives in Mt. Vernon. Mr. McCoy was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in both World War II and Korea. He was very family-oriented, quick to listen but slow to speak, and was always full of wisdom and good advice. He was very...

Ralph "Gene" Eugene Reynolds, born November 16, 1932, in Centralia, Illinois, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the age of 92 at the HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois. Gene lived a long and fulfilling life, characterized by dedication to his family, community, and his passions. Gene spent 25 years as a purchasing agent for Peerless Premier, where his work ethic and commitment were highly valued. His true passions, however, were beyond his pr...

David R. Cripps 55 of Forsyth GA, formally from Effingham and Salem IL passed away December 9, 2024, at home with family by his side. Memorial Services will be held at Anchor Baptist Church in Warner Robins GA Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 11:00 AM and at Southside Baptist Church in Effingham, IL on Friday, December 20th at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour before the service. Memorials can be made to the Effingham Humane Society or the Effingham Performance Center. Dave was born September ...

Tommy Lee Johnson, 86, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 7:50 am Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Axiom Health Care in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Tommy was born July 5, 1938, to Thomas Leon Johnson and Amy Nadine (Warren) Johnson. Tommy married Fay (Williamson) on June 28, 1980, in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Tommy is survived by his Stepson, Walter Brent Garrison, and wife Janet of Woodlawn, Illinois; & his step-grandson, Brent Michael Garrison & wife Jill of Mount Vernon, Illinois...

Stephen Douglas Nail, 63, of Centralia, IL passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, after an extended illness, with his family by his side at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He was born on May 30, 1961, the son of James and Myrtle (Bryan) Nail in Nashville, IL. He married the love of his life, Teresa F. Stretch in 1984 at Longmont, CO and she survives him in Centralia. Along with his devoted wife of 40 years, Teresa Nail, survivors include his beloved family, his children, Amber Nail of Centrali...

Peggy Sue Wollitz, 66, of Wamac passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born on February 13, 1958, the daughter of Arnold and Martha (McCormick) Lucking in Centralia, IL. Survivors include her children, Eric Powell of Texico, IL, Kristie Nethery (Brian) of Palestine; grandchildren, Scarlett, Preston, Alyssa, and Deven; brothers, Steve Lucking and special friend Nancy Candler; fur baby, Lilly; special friend, Ronda Schuchmann of Wamac; an...

Marion "Mikki" Clark, born on June 10, 1963, in Sterling, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, in Kentucky, surrounded by family and close friends. At 61 years young, Mikki lived her life with the kind of energy that could only be matched by a disco ball-bright, flashy, and always keeping the party going. Mikki was many things-a lifelong DJ known as "DJMIKSMEGAMIX" and "Queen of DJs," who could make any event feel like a dance floor, a caretaker...

Mark Middleton, 66, of Kinmundy, passed away at his home on December 12th, 2024. He was born July 19th, 1958, to Joe and Nancy (Lacey) Middleton in Salem. He married his high school sweetheart Della Mae Crain on September 16th, 1978, and they were blessed with 46 years of marriage. He was a maintenance supervisor at Irwin Seating in Altamont, IL for 26 years, he retired from there in July of 2023. He was a man who had many interests, past EMT for the Kinmundy Fire Dept., past Lions Club membe...