Rosemary Cates, age 75 of Cobden went home to her Lord and Savior Friday, October 25, 2025. She was born November 16, 1948, in Cobden, the daughter of Leslie and Mary Ann (Dangbar) George. She married Robert C. "Bob" Cates on July 5, 1977. He preceded her on September 29, 1988. Rosemary is survived by her sisters, Charlene Holderfield and Pauline (James) Dillow all of Cobden; nieces and nephews, Karen (Rob) Robinson of Jonesboro, Ernie Holderfield and Mark Jones both of Cobden, Greg...

Glenda Kay Murray, born March 9, 1958, in Effingham, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 66. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 1, 2024, at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a one-hour visitation before the service. Debbie Colclasure will be officiating. The interment will be at Edgewood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood. Memorial...

David Orvel Keller, 76, of Centralia, formerly of Dexter, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024, at his home. He was born September 26, 1948 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the son of Orvel Samuel Keller and Margaret "Olevia" (Gregory) Keller. In 1966, David married Wanda Lee (Maxwell) Keller Eason. David and Wanda's union of 25 years, brought two children into the world. He later married Audrey Hyten Bates in 1993 and they were married 30 years. David is survived ...

Vicki C Lisenby, 77, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 8:36 am October 26, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born May 24, 1947, in Mount Vernon to the late Norman and Virginia Edson. Vicki married Chuck Lisenby on June 27, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were blessed with 15 years of marriage. In addition to her beloved husband, Vicki is survived by her son, Jim Smothers and girlfriend, Angie Hurtz; daughter, Kim Smothers; stepdaughter, Kelly Iver...

Dennis Stauffer, 79, of Salem, formerly of Alton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 27th, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on April 2nd, 1945, to Nelson and Thelma Ione (Jones) Stauffer. He would marry Helen Coleman on May 9th, 1964, in Alton, Illinois and she survives. Dennis is survived by his wife: Helen Stauffer; two sons: Dennis Stauffer of Mt. Vernon and David Stauffer of White Bluff, TN.; two grandsons: Zachary Stauffer of Salem and Justin Ronza of Jonesboro, AR...

Roy D Franke, 80, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 1:47 pm on October 27, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, IL. He was born June 4, 1944, in Centralia, IL to Henry and Goldie (Langel) Franke in Centralia, Illinois. Roy married Paula Leipold on November 7, 2008, in Salem, Illinois and she preceded him in death on March 26, 2020. Roy is survived by 4 cousins, Dwight Franke and wife Brenda of Kell, Illinois, Norma Smith of Centralia, Illinois, Richard Franke of Co...

Frederick "Freddie" Meyer, 85, of Walnut Hill, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Freddie was born on Saturday, March 4th, 1939, the son of Fred A. Meyer and Coreda (Smith) Meyer. He married Linda Crane on April 21, 1962, and she survives him in Walnut Hill. In addition to his wife Linda of 62 years, he is survived by three sons: Jerry Meyer (Maria) of Peru, IL, Jeff Meyer (Corrine) of Lake Tahoe, NV, and Steve Meyer of Cent...

Geraldine M. "Jerry" Scott, 90, of Bluford, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 9:22 pm on October 25, 2024, at home on the family farm in rural Bluford. She was born May 19, 1934, in Jefferson County, Illinois to the late Herschel and Myrla (Wood) Huff. Jerry married Fred Scott on April 13, 1953. They were blessed with 71 years of marriage. In addition to her beloved husband, Jerry is survived by her daughters, Jane Donoho and husband, Craig of Tolono, Illinois, Marilyn Thompson an...