Michael Lawson, 63, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1962, in Centralia, the son of Rolland Sr. and Veola (Willis) Lawson. He married Alicia Crump and they later divorced. Survivors that will mourn Michael's passing include his sons, Michael Lawson Jr. of AZ, and Andrew McDaniel of Centralia, IL; brothers, Rolland Lawson Jr. and wife Agnes of Henderson, NV, and Calvin Lawson and wife Dana of Centralia, IL; sister, Algerine Norris of GA; and a host...

Mark B. Jones, age 61, of Carlyle, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on November 3, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 28, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Dan and Judy (Hays) Jones. Mark was married to Camellia Daley on February 17, 2024, and she survives him. Mark is lovingly remembered by his mother, Judy Jones of Carlyle; his children, Megan Jones of Salem, Oregon, and Bryce Jones of Carlyle; his stepdaughter, Tash Meredith; his aunt, Ida Gragert; and his cheri...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dustin D. Cody, who left us on Monday, November 17, 2025, at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, at the age of 44. Dustin was born on Friday, August 7, 1981, in Kingman, Arizona, the son of Michael Cody and Patricia Goss. Dustin was a dedicated and hardworking individual, the proud owner and operator of All Pro Exteriors. His entrepreneurial spirit was matched by his passion for life and his deep love for his family. He is surviv...

Virginia Munsey, 90, of Salem, passed away at Salem Township Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on January 29th, 1935, in Griffin, Indiana, to Samuel and Margarita (Wilder) Marse. She would marry the love of her life, Kenneth Munsey, on June 29th, 1952, and they would spend just shy of 50 years together before his passing in 2002. Virginia worked for Salem Elementary School for over 30 years in many capacities, from working in the kitchen to monitoring recesses. She loved soft...

Joshua Williams, a cherished member of the Centralia community, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the age of 26. Joshua was born in Centralia, Illinois, on January 21, 1999, and he continued to call Centralia his home throughout his life. Joshua is survived by his loving grandparents, Billy E. Williams of Sandoval and Mary J. Williams of Centralia, his devoted mother, Mary J. Williams of Centralia, and his beloved brother, Ryan J. Williams of Centralia. He was preceded in death by h...

Virginia Munsey, 90, of Salem, passed away on October 19th, 2025, at Salem Township Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on January 29th, 1935, in Griffin, Indiana, to Samuel and Margarita (Wilder) Marse. She would marry the love of her life, Kenneth Munsey, on June 29th, 1952, and they would spend just shy of 50 years together before his passing in 2002. Virginia worked for the Salem Elementary School for over 30 years in many capacities, from working in the kitchen to monitori...

Larry Hugh Qualls, age 84 of Salem, IL, passed away Monday, November 17th, after an extended illness. Larry worked in Sales and Marketing at Stanford, Inc. in Salem for over 35 years. He left in 1996 to pursue his true passion full-time, fishing and cutting-edge fishing gear. Larry and his family owned and operated Qualls Rod, Reel & Trolling Motor Service until his retirement in 2023. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve. Larry is survived by his wife of 63 years, Paula M. Moore Qualls, ...

Jean Ann Scroggins, 94, of Waltonville, Illinois, passed away at 4:25 pm, November 13, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born May 30, 1931, in Waltonville to the late Nelson and Inez (Green) Isom. Jean married Harry Scroggins on January 18, 1952, in Waltonville. He preceded her in death on October 14, 2003. Jean Ann graduated from SIU Carbondale with a BS degree in Education and taught 4th Grade at Waltonville Elementary School. Jean Ann loved teac...