Gladys Irene Donoho, 87, of Texico, died at 4:14 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at her home after a lengthy battle with dementia. She was born on August 25, 1938, in Orchard Township, Wayne County, Illinois, the only child of Lewis and Gertie (Waller) Donoho. On April 15, 1955, she was united in marriage to Delbert E. Donoho at Wells Chapel General Baptist Church in rural Bluford by the late Rev. O.E. "Jack" Hargrave. Delbert was home on a short leave from the U.S. Army when the...

Ezra Malakai Parsakis, deeply loved and forever cherished, passed away after five precious days of life. Though his time here was brief, he filled the hearts of those around him with a love that will endure for a lifetime. Ezra was the beloved son of Vanessa Parsakis and Connor Rodgers. From the moment he entered this world, he was surrounded by tenderness, hope, and immeasurable love. In his short time, he brought a light that will never fade and a bond that can never be broken. During his ...

Kitty Marie Reid, 67, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:09 am March 18, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born September 20, 1958 in Belvedere, Illinois to the late Willie and Virginia Mae (Gossage) Pitman, Jr. After the early passing of Kitty's mother, Willie married Vivian (Vaughn) Pitman. She raised Kitty and loved her dearly as her own. Kitty is survived by her son, Jessie Pitman and Danyel Davis and their children, Logan, Ryleighanna, Hunter, Willie, and Geneva; daughte...

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the world grew a little quieter as Rev. Val J. Powe, Presiding Elder of the Southern Illinois District of the Indiana Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, answered when the Bishop of his soul called his name. He was home, surrounded by his loving wife, children, and other family members, leaving a legacy of family and faith. Rev. Powe was born May 30, 1948, in Centralia, IL. He was the son of Hilda June (Offutt) Powe and Samuel L. Powe, Sr....

Herschel "Dean" Jones, age 97, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Twin Willows Nursing Center in Salem. Dean was born on July 5, 1928, in Alma, Illinois, the son of Lewis H. Jones and Nell Agnes (Walker) Jones. He married Kathryn (Jones) Jones on April 24, 1948, in Kinmundy, Illinois, and she preceded him in death after 71 years of marriage. He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Vandeveer of Salem; daughter-in-law, Cathy Jones of Pana; and several grandchildren...

Jerry Donaldson, cherished father, son, partner, and friend, passed away on Friday, March 13th, 2026, at the age of 69. Born in Springfield, Illinois, on November 10th, 1956, son of Jerry Donaldson and Wilma (Lash) Donaldson. Jerry proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force before embarking on a long career as a machinist and pipefitter at Tampa Ship Yard. He was known for his dedication and skill, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues throughout his ...

Roger C. Moore, 78, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 11:57 p.m. on March 12, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born September 4, 1947, in Mount Vernon to the late Verle Moore and Venita (Hayes) Flanagan. Roger married Karen (Lopez) Moore in 2010, and she survives. In addition to his beloved wife, Roger is survived by his children, Mark Moore and Morgan Moore; grandchildren, Austin Moore; great-grandchildren, Henli Moore and Trigg Moore; stepchildren, Greg Sullivan a...

Matthew Pokojski, a lifelong resident of Centralia, Illinois, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on February 9, 1965, in Centralia, Matthew is the son of Stanley and Doris (Phillips) Pokojski. On November 21, 1987, he married Beth D. Stewart, and she survives. A proud alumnus of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Matthew graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education. He leveraged his passion and knowledge by shaping countless...