Charles David Price, 78, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 2:47 pm, November 7, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born August 18, 1947 in Mount Vernon to the late Glenn and Alice (Robinson) Price. Charles married Sue (Waite) Price on April 11, 1970, at the Presbyterian Church in Mount Vernon. Charles is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Morgan of Maryville, Illinois and Jessica Wolf and husband, Chris of Wollongong, Australia; grandchildren, Cole Mo...

Vivian Winkler, 81, of Centralia, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Evercare in Breese, IL. She was born on February 2, 1944, in Carbondale, IL, the daughter of William and Audrey (Modglin) Heern. Survivors include her beloved family, children, Sheila Dagg of Centralia, IL, Sonya Greathouse and Chris Western of Columbus, IN, and Travis Sanders of Salem, IL; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Beverly Clark and husband Art of Columbus, IN; husband, they later div...

Nelson David Jones, 84, of Bonnie, Illinois, passed away at 9:23 a.m. on November 11, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 22, 1941, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, to the late Nelson and Opal (Grahlherr) Jones. David married Dolly Grace (Lorance) Jones on May 28, 1961. They were blessed with 64 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, David is survived by his children, David Wayne Jones and wife, Arlene (Taylor) of Pittsboro, Indiana, Bradley Alan Jones and wif...

Roy Frederick "Fred" Thurmond, age 72 of Salem, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at his home. Fred was born on August 20, 1953, in Harrisburg, Illinois, the son of Eugene and Bonnie (Warmelink) Thurmond. He married Doris (Brinkman) Thurmond on April 5, 1986, in Okawville, Illinois and she survives in Salem. Also surviving are his children, Jess Thurmond of Salem, Jayme Thurmond of Salem, and Elizabeth Thurmond and fiancé Dustin O'Dell of Witt; step children, Melita ...

Michael Wilimzig, 78, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Born in 1947 in Sachsenhausen, West Germany, Michael lived a life full of passion, dedication, and love. He was the son of Wilhelm Wilimzig and Erika Butzke. He married Eileen Byrne, and she survives in Centralia. After moving to the United States, Michael pursued higher education, earning his Bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1975 and a Master's degree from the University...

Nora Phyllis Blunt, 95, of Centralia, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on June 22, 1930, in Sandoval, the daughter of Melvin and Florence (McClelland) Austin. She married the love of her life, Wayne Blunt, and they shared many wonderful years of marriage before his passing. Survivors that will remember Phyllis' generous spirit include her son, Brent Blunt and wife Amy of Williston, SC; granddaughter, Lesha Hiatt, and Shana Tru...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tracy C. Shaw, 54, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Salem, on November 6th, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on August 1st, 1971, to Theodore Shaw and Juanita Weems in Centralia, IL. Tracy was a firm believer in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was heavily involved with her church when her health allowed. A few of the simple pleasures that she liked to do were coloring, doing puzzles, and reading books. Tracy is survived b...

Dennis Danillo Ferrari, 76, of Centralia, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born in Centralia, IL, on March 7, 1949, the son of Danillo Ferrari and Ellen Emma (Cizick) Ferrari. He married the love of his life, Brenda Hawkins, on July 4, 1969, in Texico, IL, and she preceded him in death on February 23, 2025, after 56 years of marriage. His heart was broken after Brenda's passing, but we are now thankful ...