Mary Ann Rogers born February 28th, 1959 passed away April 29th, 2024 in her home. She was married to former Salem resident David Lynn Rogers and preceded him in death. She was survived by her daughter Beth Sharp-Raymond Wallace son Darrell Sharp-Ashley Sharp; stepdaughters Sara Andres-Misty Andres, Tabitha Rogers, and stepson Joshua Rogers, 9 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Mary was a sweet and caring person who loved her kids and grandkids and was a dedicated and devoted wife she wil...

Jacob Andrew Hunsell, 53, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 1:01 am April 30, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born March 30, 1971, in Granite City, Illinois to the late John R. Hunsell and Elaine Rae (Lewis) Hunsell Hutchinson. Jacob married Lorie (Taylor) Hunsell on June 3, 1995. In addition to his wife of nearly twenty-nine years, Jacob is survived by a grandson, Jacob Aaron Hunsell and mother, Darcey Ross of Woodlawn; mother-in-law, Kathy Taylor...

Fleta Louise Lybarger, age 79 of Alma, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Centralia Manor, surrounded by her family. Fleta was born on April 3, 1945, in Marion County, the daughter of John Elvin Conant and Carrie Dora (Organ) Conant. She married Norman Leon Lybarger and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Lisa D. Dalton and husband George of Sandoval and Sean Lybarger and wife Rebekah of Alma; sisters, Valinda M. Pratt of Centralia and Florence Fisher of St. Pe...

Thomas Harlan Webb, age 80 of Iuka, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. Thomas was born on March 31, 1944, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Eugene Mumpher Webb and Mary Marvalee (Powell) Webb. He married Marcella (Shaw) Webb on October 8, 1995, in rural Iuka, and together they enjoyed 28 years united in marriage. Survivors include his wife, Marcella of Iuka; children, Michael Peddycoart of Iuka, Thomas Webb and wife Angie of Murphysboro, Kevin P...

Jasper Floyd Phelps, 73, of Salem passed away on April 25th, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on September 8th, 1950, to Arthur and Rena (Dean) Phelps in Salem. He is survived by one sister: Vicky Wimberly. Also, he leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Jasper was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters: Rosie Phelps Hays, Nora Stief, and Mary Phelps. He was a lifelong collector of many different things, loved fishing, and es...

Betty Ruth Wells, 96, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:50 pm on April 27, 2024, at Green Tree in Mount Vernon. She was born June 23, 1927, in rural Waltonville, Illinois, the eldest of three sisters, to the late J. Norris and Carrie (Shelton) Baker. Betty married Eugene "Gene" Wells on April 27, 1946, in Mount Vernon and had two daughters, Cathy and Janice. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2011. Betty is survived by her daughters, Catheryn Stanford and husband, Eu...

Rita Ann Broeckling, age 95, of New Baden, passed away on April 25, 2024, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Breese, IL. She was born on July 12, 1928, in Belleville, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Matilda (Rieken) Peters. She married Walter Broeckling in Mississippi on December 27, 1947, and he preceded her in death on August 9, 2002. They were married for 55 years. Rita was a dedicated mother and grandmother who found immense joy in family gatherings while bringing warmth, acceptance, and crea...

Mildred Anne "Mimi" Jones, 86, of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, Florida. She was born February 27, 1938, in Sims, Illinois, to the late Alfred and Vera (Robertson) Baker. Mimi married John Orville Jones on August 1, 1964, at Central Christian Church in Mount Vernon. They were blessed with nearly 60 years of marriage. In addition to her beloved husband, Mimi is survived by her dau...