Rebecca "Becky" Jean, 69, of Salem, passed away on May 5th, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 10th, 1956, in Centralia, Illinois, to Ross Mulvaney and Iris Dean. She was a Baptist and attended the First Baptist Church in Salem. She was a very caring woman, as seen by her long career as a nurse. She loved to dance, go fishing, and have cookouts. She loved dogs. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her loved ones. She is survived by her longtime partner...

Areta Ruth Phillips, 88, of Sierra Vista, Arizona, passed away on May 4, 2026. She was born June 28, 1937, in Waltonville, Illinois, to the late Marion and Helen (Hamilton) Newell. Areta married William Phillips on April 19, 1957, and he preceded her in death on November 26, 2014. Areta is survived by her children, Bruce Phillips and wife, Cathy of Portland, Indiana, Julie Siddens and husband, Larry of Sierra Vista, Arizona, and Nancy Kuelker of Saint Louis, Missouri; grandchildren, Charissa ...

Donald Ray Phelps passed away on April 24, 2026, at 6:22 am. He was 93 years, 4 months, 2 weeks, and 5 days at the time of his death. When Donald was born, his father, LaRenzo Phelps, was 37, and his mother, Eleanor Navada (Schneider) Phelps, was 30. He was the third born of four children. Donald was preceded in death by both his parents, Renzo and Eleanor Phelps, his brother Kenneth Leon Phelps, sister-in-law Doris Jean (Weems) Phelps, his sister, Phyllis Jean (Phelps) (White) Robbins, broth...

Jeanne Sue Alsbury, age 76, of Farina, Illinois, passed away at 5:50 pm, Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Jeanne was born on November 18, 1949, in Salem, Illinois, the daughter of Edwin and Eva (See) Denny. Throughout her life, Jeanne was known for her dedication and kindness. When she was able, she worked as a waitress, a role through which she touched the lives of many with her friendly demeanor and attentive care. Her work ethic and ...

Wilma K. Harpole, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, surrounded by the most wonderful medical staff and compassionate care. Wilma was born on July 30, 1933, to Elgin and Alice (Culli) Harpole. A lifelong resident of Mt. Vernon, she graduated as Valedictorian of Mt. Vernon High School and carried her dedication, intelligence, and strong work ethic throughout her life and career. She worked for Standard reliance Insurance, ...

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Pamela S. Rash on Friday, May 1st, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on Tuesday, January 6th, 1959, the daughter of Billie D. Hawkins and Eileen (Carpenter) Hawkins. She married Charles Rash on December 19, 2003, and he survives in Walnut Hill Pamela dedicated her life to her family. Her passions included gardening, reading, and cooking, and she was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, never missing an opportunity to cheer on her favor...

David Lee Crunk, age 71, of Kell, Illinois, passed away at his home on May 2, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1954, in Odin, Illinois, to Robert Crunk and Melba June (Hodge) Nolte. David worked as a truck driver and was employed by Egyptian Concrete as well as the Marion County Highway Department. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and enjoyed carpentry and woodworking in his spare time. He is survived by his children, Trisha Crunk of Centralia, Brandi (Charles) Bruno of Vandalia, and M...

Charles (Charlie) Lewis Morris, 95, of Mt. Vernon, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 26 April 2026. His oldest son, Lee, was at his side when he passed. Charlie began his earthly journey on 14 February 1931 in Asheville, NC. He grew up on a dairy farm in West Asheville, was a popular student-athlete in high school and an avid baseball player, attended Berea College in eastern Kentucky for one year (a school for Appalachian youth that was always close to his heart), and...