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...

Kenneth Jensen, 78, of Centralia, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born on August 11, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Norman and Isabel (Menendez) Jensen. He married the love of his life, Charlotte Hatch, on August 8, 1987, in Macomb, IL. Along with his devoted wife of 38 years, Charlotte Jensen, Ken is survived by his sons, Scott Jensen of Flagstaff, AZ, Robert Jensen (Kimberly) of Flagstaff, AZ, Christopher Frankhauser (Julia) of Bushnell, IL, and David Frankhauser (Miche...

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...

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...

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...

Dwight Sanders, 87, of Woodlawn, passed away at 2:06 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born February 1, 1939, in Boyd, Illinois, the son of Newell and Martha Marie (Mattox) Sanders. Dwight is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Rena (Coleman) Sanders of Woodlawn, Illinois; his four children, Roger Sanders and Mary Jo (Henson) Sanders of Cedar Hill, Tennessee, Lisa Sanders and Nate Bucklin of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Linda (San...

Luzveminda "Annie" Ivy, a cherished member of the Centralia community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the age of 63. She was born on Wednesday, March 13, 1963, in the Philippines to Rodrigo Santos Lising and Rosalina Reyes Lising. Annie was a gentle soul with a heart of gold, dedicating her life to God and her family. She was always there to lend a helping hand to those in need. Annie found joy in crafts and crocheting, showcasing her creativity and love throu...

Connie A. Brandibas, 77, of Iuka, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born on May 14, 1948, in DuQuoin, Illinois, the daughter of James and Edith (Ferguson) Clark. On August 12, 1967, Connie married Joseph "Joe" Brandibas in DuQuoin, Illinois. Together they shared many years of marriage, and she dearly loved her husband and family. Connie spent her working years as a head cashier at Iuka S...