Kenneth Wayne McCarty, age 79, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:15 pm, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at his home with his loving family by his side. It was Wayne's wishes for cremation, and no public services will be held at this time. The McGriff Funeral Home in Kinmundy is honored to be entrusted with the family's care and the arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or share a memory or story of Wayne, please visit www.mcgriffandtriplettfh.com[socast_ad_slot widget_name=&qu...

Dickie R. Jenkins, age 79 of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his home. Dickie was born on March 11, 1946, in Kinmundy, Illinois, the son of Paul Freeman Jenkins and Ethel (Kniseley) Jenkins. Survivors include his children, Heath A. Jenkins and wife Shavonna of Flora, Chad Jenkins and wife Shaun of Iuka and Jason Jenkins of Buncombe; grandchildren, Trenton Jenkins, Shaylee Mann and husband Brody, Draven Jenkins, Wyatt Jenkins, Shelby Jenkins, and Piper Jenkins; gr...

Michelle "Mickey" Watts, 74, of Salem, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 2, 1951, in St. Petersburg, FL, the daughter of John and Jeanne (Wagner) DaSylva. She married the love of her life and her soul mate, Thomas Watts on August 17, 1993, in Salem, and he survives her in Salem. Along with her beloved husband of 33 years, survivors that will remember Mickey as the light of their lives include her th...

Dr. Richard Dean Bazzetta, age 95 of Champaign, formerly of Salem, died on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at his home in Champaign. He was born on April 2, 1930, in Herrin, the son of Alex and Vera (Visconti) Bazzetta. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Ruthmann) Bazzetta, and together they shared 65 years, and she survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Marie Therese Jones and husband Steven, and Stephen Bazzetta and wife Sharon; grandchildren, Wiley Jones and wife Leig...

Donald Wayne Slayton, of Richview, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at his home, at the age of 74. Born on January 20, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, son of Lawrence Allen Slayton and Gladys Irene (Finney) Slayton.. Donald spent many years working at a uniform cleaning facility, where his strong work ethic and dedication greatly touched the lives of his colleagues. Outside of work, he cherished the simple joys of life, spending c...

Mark Allen Claybourn, age 63 of Centralia, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side. Mark was born on July 22, 1961, in Salem, Illinois, the son of Charles F. and Jerry (Blakeley) Claybourn. He married Malinda (Phelps) Claybourn on December 7, 1992, in Paducah, Kentucky, and together they shared 32 years united in marriage. Survivors include his wife, Malinda Claybourn of Centralia; daughter, Meredith Miller of Centralia and her children Mitchell Jam...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the sudden passing of Michael Owens, known as "Wyte Mike", who left this world on Saturday, June 28, 2025. He was 34 years old. Born on November 12, 1990, in Centralia, the son of Yvonne Marie Felton and Herschel Owens. Mike is survived by his four children: Mercedes Smith, Treasure Owens, Michael D. Ellis, and Zahlayni, his father: Herschel Owens of Centralia, 4 brothers: Ronald Owens and wife Kari of Centralia, Christopher Owens o...

Reba Mae Puckett, 90, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:05 am July 20, 2025, at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor. She was born December 5, 1934, in Keenes, Illinois, to the late Lawrence T. and Reba Opal (Burgess) Austin. Reba married George Eugene Puckett, Sr., on June 12, 1951, in Jefferson County, Illinois. They were blessed with sixty-six years of marriage before he preceded her in death on January 9, 2018. Reba is survived by her children, Sherry Hann of Mount Vernon, George Puck...