Dorothy Bernece (McGhee) Keele, 97, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 4:17 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2024. She was born September 8, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Oscar and Tina (Hayes) McGhee. On August 10, 1946, she married Inard Keele, and he preceded her in death on March 2, 2003. She was a member of Old Union Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon and also enjoyed attending East Salem Baptist Church, in rural Mt. Vernon. Over the years, Dorothy was a housewife and stay-at-home mom. She enjoye...

Rosemary Foley, 70, of Centralia passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at her home. She was born on August 23, 1953, the daughter of Harry and Dora Mae (Heavenly) Davis in Gary, Indiana. She married the love of her life Emmett R. Foley on April 7, 1978, in Sulphur, Louisiana, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, James Brian Tingel; her sister, Verna Davis of Centralia; caregivers and friends, Brenda, Barbara, Tammy, and Pam; and many nieces and nephews. Along with her husban...

Richard Allen (Rick) Daniels Jr, 54, of Mattoon, Illinois passed away on April 25, 2024, at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He was born April 1, 1970, in Carbondale, Illinois to Richard and Carol (Crews) Daniels. Rick was recently diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) and, while not in pain, the cancer was very aggressive. Rick is survived by his parents, sister Barbara (Brent) Bartley, Stepson E4 Senior Airman Jonathan Cuautte, and sons Jackob Daniels and Brando...

Wanda Louise Robbins, 98, of Salem Illinois passed away on Thursday morning April 18, 2024. Wanda was born in Burlington Iowa, the daughter of Carl Frederick and Louise Wilhemina (Harre) Picker. Wanda graduated from Burlington High School in 1942 where she was in the Scribbler's Club, sang in the school choir, and was the attendant to the Homecoming queen. After graduation, she worked at Witte's Drug Store and Paint Co. before being employed by The Telephone Company in Burlington where she m...

James R. (Little Jim) McDermott Jr. of Boyd, Illinois passed from this earth on March 25, 2024, in Naperville, Illinois. Jim was born on November 24, 1946, to parents, James R. (Big Jim) McDermott and Wanita Cole McDermott-Rettke. Jim was the oldest of four brothers, (Jim, Joe, John and Jack). Jim was married to Frances Lee Ward on July 19, 1969. They had the joy of raising six children together. She survives him and lives in Illinois. Jim is also survived by his son, James Kent McDermott of ...

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"...

Lena Mae Knight (Border) age 90, formerly of Centralia, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. Lena grew up as the oldest of four children and graduated from Centralia High School in 1954. She spent most of her life as a waitress and cook, as well as the owner of her own restaurant for a couple of years. After retiring, Lena resided in Alton, Illinois, and Dardenne Prairie, Missouri. She spent much of her retirement as a Foster Grandparent Program volunteer assisting children in the s...

Janith K. Scott, 85, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:25 pm on April 17, 2024, at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon. She was born February 17, 1939, in Jefferson County, Illinois to the late George and Irene (Shelton) Standerfer. Janith first married Donald Chambliss on June 29, 1956. He preceded her in death on August 23, 1990, after 34 years of marriage. She later married Richard Scott in November 2013. He passed away on March 16, 2023, after 10 years of marriage. Ja...