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Obituaries

Dixie Joyce Murray, age 86 of Kell, passed away at Helia Healthcare on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Dixie was born on July 10, 1937, in Bugtussle, Kentucky the daughter of Davie and Ninnie (Ford) Dyer. She married Jerry Murray on August 23, 1986, at the Salem Lutheran Church and he survives in Kell. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Mark Howard, and wife Gayla of Salem; daughter, Christie Rhodes of Salem; step-son, Tracy Murray and wife Jennifer of Patoka; step-daughter, Teres...
Jerry Mae Williams, 75, of Centralia passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, with her children who cared for her by her side. She was born on February 20, 1949, the daughter of Edward and Naomi (Barrall) Hardy in Centralia. She married Larry Williams on June 4, 1994, and he preceded her in death on May 6, 2003. Survivors who will hold dear memories of Jerry's compassionate heart include her beloved family, daughter, Jena (Randy) Jolliff of Centralia; son, Eric (Karen) Eller of Centralia; precious gr...
Jacob White, 27, of Centralia, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He was born February 4, 1997, in Centralia to Richard White and Shannan Corners. In addition to his father: Rick White of Centralia, Jacob is also survived by his siblings: Jennifer Tippit, Justin White, Matthew White, Zachary Corners and wife Pattie, and Monique Corners; several nieces and nephews; grandparents: Jerry Corners and wife Judy; and several aunts, uncle...
Rolland Harley Devor, III, 64, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Atrium Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Georgia. He was born May 8, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Rolland Harley Devor, Jr. and Raphella (Wotherspoon) Devor. He married Lori Ann Free in 1994 and she survives. In addition to his wife of 30 years, Lori Devor of Cedartown, Georgia, stepmother: Janice Devor of Creal Springs, Rolland is also survived by his three children: Britney D...
Rosemary Foley, 70, of Centralia passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at her home. She was born on August 23, 1953, the daughter of Harry and Dora Mae (Heavenly) Davis in Gary, Indiana. She married the love of her life Emmett R. Foley on April 7, 1978, in Sulphur, Louisiana, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, James Brian Tingel; her sister, Verna Davis of Centralia; caregivers and friends, Brenda, Barbara, Tammy, and Pam; and many nieces and nephews. Along with her husban...
Betty Lou Newman, 87, of Centralia passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on August 25, 1936, the daughter of Albert and Minnie (Haney) Hamilton in Centralia. She married Kenneth Newman, and he preceded her in death on November 13, 2021. Survivors include her beloved family, son, David Newman (Vicki) of Florida; daughter, Connie Newman of Centralia; 4 grandchildren, Jeremy Newman-Reed (Kaci), Anson Meyer, Zachary Michael, and Meg...
Larry E. Logan, 84, of Farina, Illinois passed away at 5:19 am, Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois. Larry was born on January 9, 1940, in Clay County, Illinois the son of Arlie and Clela (Fulfer) Logan. From his early years, Larry was no stranger to hard work, having started his career in the oil fields. His dedication and skill eventually led him to a long and respected tenure as a heavy equipment operator for Local 150 in Joli...
Wanda Louise Robbins, 98, of Salem Illinois passed away on Thursday morning April 18, 2024. Wanda was born in Burlington Iowa, the daughter of Carl Frederick and Louise Wilhemina (Harre) Picker. Wanda graduated from Burlington High School in 1942 where she was in the Scribbler's Club, sang in the school choir, and was the attendant to the Homecoming queen. After graduation, she worked at Witte's Drug Store and Paint Co. before being employed by The Telephone Company in Burlington where she m...