Elizabeth (Woodward) Edwards, age 65 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Elizabeth was born on December 29, 1959, in Sacramento, California, the daughter of David L. and Billie (Fallin) Woodward. She is survived by her mother, Billie Woodward of Salem; siblings, Jim Woodward and wife Lou Ann, David R. Woodward and Stacy, and Elva Donley; niece, Jill Shipley and husband James; and nephews, Scott Holsapple and wife Morgan, and Cur...

Barbara Ann (Hughes) Tippit, 76, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Barbara was born January 15, 1949, in Paris, Tennessee, the daughter of Robert Leon and Evelyn Hughes. She married Freddy Tippit on November 22, 1968, at Eternity Baptist Church in Centralia, and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her three daughters: Michele Tippit and fiance Adam Nehrt of Swansea, Laura Mayer and husband Brent of Centralia, Jenni...

Marlin D. Fortman, age 72 of Salem, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was born on August 18, 1953, in Vandalia, the daughter of Richard and Roberta (Huddleston) Emert. She married Mark Fortman on August 25, 2014, and he preceded her in death in 2022. Survivors include her daughter, Star Christianson, and husband, Ashley, of Salem; son, Steve Sarchet, and wife, Jessica, of Sandoval; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lisa Stine and Jewel Emert. She was pre...

Edie Boehne, formerly of Salem, Illinois, died on October 25, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Edie was born Eddazane Connolly on October 2, 1937, in Wichita Falls, Texas, the only child of C.C. and Alyce (Magee) Connolly. Her father worked for the Texas Company, and the family moved to the Salem area in 1942. She attended Shanafelt Grade School and Salem High School. She was a graduate of SIU Carbondale and worked as a primary school teacher for nearly 30 years, mostly in the South Central ...

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...