Terry Michael Lowery, "Smokey", 72, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away peacefully at his home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois at 12:35 AM, April 17, 2024. As a young boy, he was nicknamed "Smokey" because it was said that he could really "smoke" the golf ball, and throughout his life, golf has remained his passion. He was born June 6, 1951, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to the late Harold Franklin and Ella Mae (Cox) Lowery. "Smoke" married Kathy (Collins) Lowery on...

Cheryl M. Piper, 69, of Opdyke, Illinois, died on April 16, 2024, at her home from some lengthy health issues. She was born on September 16, 1954, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, to the late Clyde V. "Pop" and Doris M. (Whisenhunt) Howell. Mrs. Piper is survived by her significant other, Garry Piper of Opdyke; sons, Shaun Thompson and Scott Thompson and wife, Tracy, all of Mount Vernon; daughter, Brandy Sharp and husband, Sean of Bonnie, Illinois; grandchildren, Trent Thompson, Derrick T...

Barbara Jean Palmer, 94, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 4:07 am on April 11, 2024, at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born October 27, 1929, in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late Harmon and Mabel (Williams) Farmer. Barbara married Billy Palmer on July 30, 1949, in Mount Vernon, Illinois. They were blessed with seventy years of marriage before he preceded her in death on October 6, 2019. Barbara is survived by her son, Reif Palmer and wife, Stacey ...

Marilyn E. Morgan, age 78 of Keyesport, passed away at Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living Center on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Mrs. Morgan was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 11, 1945, a daughter of the late Herbert J. and Christine (nee Fraysher) Travers. She married John W. Morgan in St. Louis on January 2, 1964, and he preceded her in death on August 2, 2019. In addition to her parents and her husband John, Mrs. Morgan was also preceded in death by 3 children - Tina Durham, Melissa...

Paula Maltman, 66, of Centralia, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 19th, 1958 in Centralia, Illinois to the late Everett Anglen and Sarah Pauline (Manion) Anglen. She married Robert Maltman on March 30, 1985, in Centralia, and he preceded her in death on August 4, 2023. Paula is survived by her loving daughter Sarah Sprehe and husband Chad of Centralia; son James Malman and wife Nikki of Centralia; grandchi...

Maurine J. Eveland, nee Reynolds, passed away at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 78 years of age. Maurine was born in Keyesport, Illinois on March 28, 1946, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Juanita (nee Eveland) Reynolds. She was a longtime resident of Keyesport and lived a life filled with love and wonderful memories with family and friends. In her free time, Maurine enjoyed many hobbies, most notably reading, needlepoint, and crafting. Ms. Eveland is ...

Larry Borland, 64, of Irvington passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home. He was born the youngest of nine, on June 29, 1959, the son of John and Anna (Flanigan) Borland in Mt. Vernon. He married his sweetheart and best friend, Donna Miller on October 3, 1987, at Arrington Prairie (Bailey) General Baptist Church near Wayne City and she survives in Irvington. Along with his beloved wife, Donna Borland, Larry is survived by his sisters, Margaret Niederhofer of Carlyle, Betty Fenton of ...

William Ernst Heser, 87 of Salem, passed away at 2:24 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his residence with his family at his side. He was born on May 29, 1936, in Centralia, the son of Ernst J. and Winnie A. Kell Heser. He married Jeanette Johnson on November 18, 1961, in Hoyleton and she passed away on March 30, 2021. Also preceding him in death were his parents, brother-in-laws, and sister-in-law. Left to mourn his passing are 2 sons; Dan Heser of Kell and Trent (Sheri) Heser of Salem. ...