Mark Davis, 69, of Salem, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026. He was born in Centralia to Oliver and Carol (Tate) Davis on June 10th, 1956. He is survived by his daughter, Kaytlyn Davis; fiancé, Gary England, of Salem; grandchildren, James Phillips and Aaliyah Phillips; brother, Dale Davis; wife, Robin Davis of Salem; sister, Karen Davis of Salem; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Gracie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Carol Davis; ...

John A. Rowcliff, Sr., a beloved resident of Sandoval, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on Monday, August 14th, 1944, in Fairbury, Illinois, son of Cyril Rowcliff and Hazel Virginia (Bull) Rowcliff. On January 20, 1966, John married the love of his life, Linda Pennington, and she survives. John is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Linda Rowcliff, and their four children: John Rowcliff, Jr. of Sandoval; Delinda Rowcliff (Donnie) of Sand...

Philip Quandt, 74, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, at SSM Health St. Mary Hospital in Richmond Heights, Missouri, surrounded by his family. Phil was born September 26, 1951, in Salem, the son of Clarence Quandt and Helen (Kleiss) Quandt. On March 6, 1974, in Salem, Phil married the love of his life, Glenda "Gay" Geiler, and she preceded him in death on November 23, 2018. Phil graduated from Kinmundy-Alma High School in 1969 and remained close with many...

Tina Marie Book, age 63, of Albers, departed this life on March 11, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Breese, Illinois, on November 8, 1962, she was the cherished daughter of Thomas (Tom) and Erlene (Fink) Strubhart. Tina united in marriage with Kenneth "Bender" Book at St. Bernard Catholic Church on April 18, 1986, and he survives in Albers. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas (Tom) and Erlene Strubhart, and Father and Mother-in-law, Benedict (Dick) ...

Mark T. Gray, age 71, of Beaver Prairie, passed away on March 8, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital. Born on June 13, 1954, in Highland, Illinois, the son of Kenneth and Celesta (Krone) Gray. He married Jean M. Peppenhorst on August 21, 1982, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Beckemeyer. Mark lived a life marked by hard work, love, and cherished moments with his family. He committed many years to his work as a diesel mechanic until his early retirement. Mark had a deep love for the outd...

Elizabeth Ann Hite, 92, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, widow of Carl Eugene Hite, passed away March 11, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was formerly of Salem, Illinois. Elizabeth was born August 11, 1933, in Xenia, Illinois, to Clyde Campbell Harmon and Iva Elizabeth (Fatheree) Harmon. Elizabeth married Carl Eugene Hite on June 10, 1951. They were married for 51 years. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria E. Meador and son-in-law Eldon of Newbern, TN; ...

Carrie Jo Panega passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at 8:33 p.m. surrounded by the love of her family after bravely battling breast cancer. Throughout her journey, Carrie faced each day with strength, grace, and a determination to continue loving and supporting the people around her. Carrie was the devoted wife of Charles Panega, whose greatest joy was loving her and making sure she always felt cared for and happy. She was the beloved daughter of Linda Carter (David Carter) and the lat...

Lynn Wright James, 78, of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Carriage Crossing in Champaign, with her family by her side. She was born on March 14, 1947, in Dunkirk, NY, the daughter of Edward and Helen (Schiffman) Schnabel. She married Ron Wright, and they later divorced. She married Larry James in November of 1996, and he preceded her in death in January 2020. Survivors that will smile when thinking of all the wonderful memories of Lynn's amazing life include her children...