Jackie "Jack" O. Shelton, 86, of Centralia, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Centralia Manor Nursing Home. Jack was born on Saturday, May 15, 1937, in Centralia, Illinois to John and Velva (Branch) Shelton. He married Sandra K. Soper on May 21, 1959, and they later divorced. He married Sandra (Sturgeon) Shelton on December 8, 2001, and she preceded him in death on July 31, 2017. Jack is survived by his significant other Nancy Jones of Centralia known as "My Nancy"...

Georgia H. Haas, 90, of Junction City, passed on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. Georgia came into this life on May 13, 1933, in Centralia. She was the daughter of John H. Smith and Mary Edna (Livers) Smith. She married Gene Haas on January 15, 1955, and he passed on May 22, 2010. When Georgia moved on to eternal life, she left behind one son: Rodney Haas and his wife Karen of Cahokia, IL; three daughters: Cynthia Leek and husband Billy of Junction City, Brenda...

Ronald L. Woodward or "Woody" as many knew him, moved to his long-awaited Heavenly home on Monday, April 22, 2024. Ron loved God, his family, his country, and his people. He set an example for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren that will lead them all their lives. Ron was born on April 29, 1936, in Iuka. The son of David and Lyda (Mulvaney) Woodward. He married the love of his life, Betty Lou Thomas on September 3, 1955. She preceded him in death. He is survived b...

On April 16th, 2024, Elmer (Ray) Schooley passed away at Odin Healthcare. Born on September 18th, 1958, in Salem, Illinois to Glen and Mary Schooley. He will now be forever chasing the fattest coons and fishing for the meanest catfish with his trusted Redbone. Ray leaves behind his significant other: Pam Bradford. Three sisters: Rota Harrell of Wayne City, Illinois, Thera Morris of Chicago, Illinois, and Vana Haggerty of Centralia, Illinois. One son: Jason Ray Schooley of Alma, Illinois. One ...

Mary Stonequist, of Salem, passed away on April 18, 2024, in the presence of her loving family. She was born in Kane County, Illinois to Arther and Elizabeth (Marsh) Stonequist. She was a postal carrier for more than a decade in DeKalb, Illinois. She was also a member of the VFW in DeKalb, Legend in DeKalb, and the Grace Church of the Nazarene in Salem. Mary is survived by three sons: Michael Stonequist of Salem, Gregory Edwards of Genoa, Illinois, and Thomas Lenker of DeKalb. One daughter: N...

Phyllis Wilson, 77, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024, at her home, which is the same home she was born in. She was born on August 13, 1946, to Vern and Nola Hamson in Belle Rive. She married William Franklin Wilson on December 22, 1963. They were blessed with sixty years of marriage before he preceded her in death on April 8, 2024. Phyllis is survived by two sons, Todd Wilson of Irvington, Illinois, and Doug Wilson and wife, Denise of Mount Vernon, Illinois; seven grandkids; four gre...

Ronnie Lee Henson, 66, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on April 21, 2024, at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was born April 24, 1957, in Sterling, Illinois to the late Howard and Betty (McDoneld) Henson. Ronnie is survived by his siblings, Eddie Henson, Marie Garner, and Brenda Atchison and husband, Jim; son, Jarrod Henson; several nieces and nephews, including special nieces, Angel Rector and Brandi Witzel; special friend, Carolyn Patterson-O...

Etta Rae Fletcher, 63, of Salem passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She was born December 16th, 1960 to Frank and Betty (Stroud) Nelson in California. Etta is survived by her mother: Betty Pollard. One son: Jody and wife Starla of Murphysboro, Illinois. Two daughters: Nadia Shenshen and Husband Eddie Seawood of St. Louis, Missouri, and Samia Shenshen and husband Hassan Amniser of Salem. Fourteen grandchildren: Saade Amniser, Zacia Amniser, Aisha Amniser, Roud...