Benjamin Lee "Ben" Adcock, 66, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026. He was born on February 8, 1960, the son of Marlin Adcock Jr. and Cleo (Grable) Stock. Survivors include his son, Brandon Adcock (Samantha Seaney) of Martinsville, Illinois; grandchildren, Brayden Wesley Adcock, Everly Jo Marie Adcock; step-grandchild, Emerald Lofton; mother, Cleo Stock and husband, J. Larry Stock; brothers, Monte Stock of Springfield, Missouri, Robert (Stacey) Cooper of Nampa, Idaho, and...

Ronnie Gene Scarbrough of Odin, passed away on May 24, 2026, at the age of 65. He was born on November 4, 1960. Ronnie was a man who found peace and happiness in the simple things in life, especially spending his days on the fish bank doing what he loved most. Whether he was casting a line or enjoying the quiet outdoors, those moments brought him great joy. He is survived by his children, Tiffany, Alicia, Levi, and Jerrad; and by his beloved grandchildren, Madison, Mason, Gracin, Ryker, Nic...

JoAnn Marie (Carrigan) Gray, age 83, of Carlyle, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Cedarhurst of Breese. JoAnn was born in Breese, Illinois, on November 19, 1942, a daughter of the late Joseph J. and Laura A. (nee Isaak) Carrigan. She married Robert F. Gebke on July 26, 1962, and they later divorced. She married Charles R. "Dick" Gray on June 5, 1976, and he preceded her in death on August 14, 2009. Mrs. Gray is survived by her beloved children, Lawrence J. "Larry"...

Virginia "Jinny" Boatright, a beloved resident of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on Friday, December 15, 1939, in Centralia, the daughter of Robert "Bob" Langenfeld and Nettie "Lorene" (Cherry) Langenfeld. On October 10, 1958, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Centralia, she married the love of her life, Lloyd Boatright. They were able to spend 48 wonderful years together and have three beautiful daught...

Benjamin Lee "Ben" Adcock, 66, of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026. He was born on February 8, 1960, the son of Marlin Adcock Jr. and Cleo (Grable) Stock. Survivors include his son, Brandon Adcock (Samantha Seaney) of Martinsville, Illinois; grandchildren, Brayden Wesley Adcock, Everly Jo Marie Adcock; step-grandchild, Emerald Lofton; mother, Cleo Stock and husband, J. Larry Stock; brothers, Monte Stock of Springfield, Missouri, Robert (Stacey) Cooper of Nampa, Idaho, an...

Joseph Merkelbach, 79, of Centralia, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Born on August 23, 1946, in Centralia, the son of Edwin and Frances (Schilling) Merkelbach. On December 10, 1969, he married Amelia Moss, and she survives in Centralia. In addition to his wife of 56 years, Amelia Merkelbach of Centralia, he is also survived by his children: Sandra Mitchell of McKinny, Texas, Carl "Corky" Coker and wife Debbie of Walnut Hill, ...

Rayma J. Harris, age 82 of Carlyle, passed away at the Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living Center on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Rayma was born in Centralia, Illinois on August 22, 1943, a daughter of the late Raymond B. and Lois J. (Hall) Kueper. She married Bob G. Harris at St. Mary's Church in Carlyle on November 14, 1964, and he survives in Carlyle. In addition to her husband Bob, Rayma is also survived by a son, Jody Harris and wife Lynnette of Carlyle; a daughter, Jennifer Harris of Carly...

Roger Keith Quick, 85, of Farina, passed away at home on June 4, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. He was born on April 28, 1941, to Carl Leroy Quick and Vida Viola Whitt in Farina, Illinois. He married Julia Ann Haseley on February 12, 1972, and they would spend 54 amazing years together. He is survived by his wife: Julia Quick; son: Thomas (Toma) Quick; daughter: Lisa (Brad) McElroy; four grandchildren: Brittney McElroy, Heather McElroy, Torre McElroy, and Luciana Quick; three great-g...