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...

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...

Wilma O. Purcell, age 96 of Alma, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Twin Willows Nursing Center in Salem. Wilma was born on December 16, 1927, in Alma, the daughter of Willy Franklin and Jenny (Gammon) Osborn. She married John D. Purcell on June 3, 1951, in Alma, Illinois. Together they enjoyed 51 years of marriage until his passing on July 2, 2002. Survivors include her children, Roger Purcell and wife Julie of St. Joseph, Floyd Purcell and wife Joni of Alma, Chuck Purcell and wife ...

Jerry "Pete" Peters, 80, of Centralia, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born on Saturday, August 7, 1943, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to McQuilla and Helen (Britton) Peters. He married Jane Wernsman on January 29, 1966 in Centralia. In addition to his wife of 58 years, Jane Peters of Centralia, Pete is also survived by his two children: Jerad Peters and wife Susie of Centralia, and Janae Whitsell and husband John of Jacksonville, Florida. He adored his grandchildre...

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...