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Obituaries

Terri L. Hall, 56, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 7:06 pm, Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Salem Township Hospital in Salem, Illinois. Terri was born on March 6, 1968, in Vandalia, Illinois the daughter of Carroll and Janice (Marlow) Ernst. She married Duane Hall in Kinmundy, Illinois and they shared many years of marriage together. Terri had gone to cosmetology school and was a beautician for many years when she was able. As her health declined, she wasn't able to work as mu...
Lenora Thompson, age 93 of Nashville, Tennessee formerly of Salem, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Alive Hospice House in Nashville, Tennessee. Lenora was born on December 6, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and May (Beard) Parish. She married R.C. "Bob" Thompson on December 12, 1947, in Salem, Illinois and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Eddie Thompson and wife Sheryl of Nashville, Tennessee, Sue Darby and husband Curtis of W...
Harry Echols, 75, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 10:58 a.m., Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born October 22, 1948, in Mt. Vernon, the son of Claude and Alice (Coleman) Echols. On December 10, 1968, he married Sue Tinsley, and they celebrated 55 years together. Harry graduated from SIU, Vocational Technical Institute in 1968, and was self-employed as a journeyman tool and die maker, a craft he loved. He spent many days fishing, and he loved to ...
Johnny "John" Titus, age 64 of Salem, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 17, 2024. John was born on June 8, 1959, in Gary, Indiana the son of Richard and Charlotte (Stage) Phillips. He is survived by his significant other of 40 years, Brenda Owens; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Steve Phillips and Allen Phillps; a sister, Cheryl Phillips; and an uncle, William "Bud" Stage and girlfriend, Carla Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents ...
Billy C. "Pops" Taylor, age 79, of Centralia, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt Vernon.He was born on Saturday, December 2nd, 1944 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to the late Clarence and Margie Taylor.Billy was a dedicated school bus driver for Centralia High School and was a beloved member of the community. He was a proud supporter of the Centralia High School, being known as a #1 Orphan fan. Pops and his fellow Baseball team members...
Beverly Hargis, age 78 of Centralia, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Beverly was born on August 1, 1945, in Centralia, the daughter of Wilbur and Dorthea (Wilts) Johnson. She married Richard "Dick" Hargis on August 29, 1970, and he survives in Centralia. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Sheri Hargis; sister, Georgiann Fulton; three grandchildren, Austin, Michaela, and Christopher; four great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Cypress, Axten and A...
Alexa Michele Dale, 28, of Centralia, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family.Alexa came into this life on January 4, 1996, in Centralia. She was the daughter of proud parents Shanda (Hicks) Myers and James Myers, Sr and they survive her in Centralia. In addition to her parents, Alexa leaves behind a brother: James Myers, Jr.; grandparents: Shannon Aldridge of Carlyle and Gary Myers of Ashley; one uncle: David Hicks and wife Sarah of Centralia; four a...
Mary Ellen Martin, 83, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 9:07 a.m. on March 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 17, 1940, in Mount Vernon to the late Gilbert and Jeanette Wood. Mary Ellen married Larry Allen Martin on April 29, 1961, and they enjoyed almost 63 years together. In addition to her loving husband, Mary Ellen is survived by her daughters, Libby (Barry) Jackson of Mount Vernon, Christy Yaxley of Lake City, Florida, and Kathy Jo (Mit...