Jerry Blair Jolliff, age 59, of Centralia, IL, passed away on May 1, 2026, at his home in Centralia. Born on April 11, 1967, in Las Vegas, NV, to Jerry & Marilyn Jolliff. He is survived by his wife, Denise West-Jolliff. Children, Devane Prince & wife Kristin of Carmi, IL, Ceara Meyer & husband Josh of Highland, IL. Siblings, Barri Allen of Centralia, IL, Sonya Gettinger & husband Mike of Centralia, IL, Brock Jolliff & wife Stacey of Centralia, IL, Jessica Koelling & hu...

Gerald Wayne Drake of Mt. Vernon, IL, passed away after a short battle with cancer on May 06, 2026, at his home in Mt. Vernon, IL, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Drake was born in Charleston, IL, on February 24, 1935, to John A. and Mayme I. (McGahan) Drake. At an early age, Gerald became a Christian and was baptized in Charleston. He served in the United States Army from June 1954 to June 1957. He married Ina Rae Nees on February 12, 1957. They were blessed with 69 years of marriage. T...

Dr. Lora Hiatt Donoho, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 3 in Fairfield, Illinois. A beloved wife, aunt, educator, and friend, she will be remembered for her compassionate spirit, sharp intellect, deep faith, and joyful sense of humor. Born May 22, 1931, in Ullin, Illinois. Lora was the daughter of James and Josie Hiatt. She was raised in a close-knit family alongside her siblings: Cecil Hiatt, Mildred Whitehead, Kathryn (Katy) Stover, James (Jim) Hiatt, Carl Hiatt, Arthur Hiatt, Robert (...

Matthew Everett Billingsley, 25, of Salem, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Matt was born on November 1, 2000, in Mattoon, Illinois, to Kevin and Jennifer (Traub) Billingsley. As a boy, Matt was "all boy." He loved being outside, playing with cars, getting dirty, hunting, and playing paintball or airsoft. He loved to ride four-wheelers, even "out mudding" his dad at times. At heart, Matt...

Donald R. Koch, age 69 of Beckemeyer, passed away at Aviston Countryside Manor on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Don was born in Breese, Illinois, on December 5, 1956, a son of the late Herbert A. and Violet A. (Beckemeyer) Koch. He graduated from Greenville College in 1980 with a degree in elementary education and began his teaching career at Sparta Elementary School. Don later served as a substitute teacher throughout Clinton County before beginning his career with the Social Security Disabilit...

James "Jim" Lane, 90, of Herrin, Illinois, formerly of Mount Vernon, Illinois, and Deltona, Florida, passed away at his home on May 2, 2026, at 2:12 pm. He was born July 8, 1935, in Elkville, Illinois, to the late John and Dorothy (Young) Chapman. He married Marilyn (Brown) Lane on June 7, 1962, and she survives. In addition to his beloved wife, Jim is survived by his children, Stephen Raymond Lane and partner, Jeffrey Hanlin of Saint Louis, Missouri and Beth Young and husband, Bren...

Joyce LaVerne Sullens, age 85 of St. Charles, MO, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at her son's home in St. Charles. Joyce was born on March 20, 1941, in Salem, the daughter of Russell and May (Simmons) Sullens. She married Lloyd E. "Rip" Sullens on April 5, 1958, in Millbourne, PA, and he preceded her in death on December 15, 2009. Survivors include her sons, Denver Sullens of St. Charles, MO and Dale Sullens and wife Stacey of O'Fallon, MO; grandchildren, Denver Sullens, Je...

Wanda Lee Nash, age 95, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Axiom Gardens in Flora, Illinois Wanda was born on February 22, 1931, in Flora, the daughter of Ruby and Clara (Boehner) Reddish. She grew up in the Flora area and was a proud graduate of Flora High School. On March 11, 1952, Wanda married the love of her life, Clinton "Junior" Harrison Nash Jr. Together, they built a life rooted in hard work, faith, and family. In 1956, they purchased a farm in X...