Obituaries

Darla Murphy

June 5, 2025

Darla Jean Murphy, age 58, of Louisville, Illinois passed away peacefully at 2:19 am, Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her home with her loving family by her side.

Born on October 22, 1966, in Terre Haute, Indiana, she was the cherished daughter of Harold and Phyllis (Martin) Sutherlin. Throughout her life, Darla exemplified strength, passion, and dedication, always approaching every challenge...

Paula Clayton

May 29, 2025

Paula J. Clayton, age 72, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Cisne Rehab and Healthcare in Cisne, Illinois.

She was born January 4, 1953, in Flora, Illinois, to Max and Janet Taylor. Paula graduated from Flora Township High School in 1971, and she graduated from Olney Central College with an Associate's degree...

Grace Fitzwater

May 24, 2025

Grace Elizabeth Fitzwater, age 8, of Kinmundy, Illinois passed at 4:33 pm, Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri with her loving family by her side.

Grace was born on April 2, 2017 in Mount Vernon, Illinois the daughter of Jesse and Emilee (Walker) Fitzwater. Grace's vibrant spirit touched everyone she knew....

Mabel Cowger

May 24, 2025

Mabel Mae Cowger, age 91, of Ingraham, Illinois passed away peacefully at 1:35 pm, Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Axiom Healthcare of Flora.

Mabel was born on August 7, 1933, the daughter of Elijah J. and Orie (Bryant) Kepley on the family farm near Ingraham. After high school Mabel worked for the Farm Bureau in Newton, then had...

Robin Gill

May 21, 2025

Robin Ray Gill, age 64, of Clay City, Illinois passed away at 3:10 pm, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Rob was born on August 18, 1960, in Flora, Illinois, the son of Eldon Gerald and Betty (Colclasure) Gill. He spent much of his working career as a heavy equipment operator for IUOE...

Emmanuel Whelchel

May 16, 2025

Emmanuel Lee Whelchel, age 77, of Kinmundy, Illinois passed away at 11:58 am, Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Helia Healthcare of Salem, in Salem, Illinois.

He was born on May 7, 1948, in Rockford, Illinois, to Freeman Emmanuel and Lydia (Batson) Whelchel.



A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Emmanuel honorably served his country during...

Virginia Glover

May 13, 2025

Virginia Mae Glover, age 82, of Louisville, Illinois passed away peacefully at 7:39 pm, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born September 20, 1942, in Iola, Illinois, to Herman and Nellie (Mears) Jones, Virginia's life was a testament to her unwavering faith, adventurous spirit, and deep love for family.

Virginia married John...

Howard Tommy Oliver

May 4, 2025

 Howard Tommy Oliver  , age 6, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 2:13 pm on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family.

Howard was born on January 28, 2019, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Breece Oliver and Olivia Rogers.

Howard's short life was filled with an...

Vera Blackwell

April 30, 2025

Vera Blackwell , age 85, of Effingham, Illinois and formerly of Iola passed away peacefully at 7:53 am Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Willowbrook Memory Support Residences of Effingham in Effingham, Illinois.

Vera was born on October 11, 1939, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of David and Susan (Whetstone) Price. She married Harry Blackwell...

James Timmons

April 15, 2025

James “Jim” Timmons age 93 of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday April 15, 2025.  He was born on March 5, 1932 in Superior, WI the son of the late Cleo and Louise (nee Ford) Timmons.  Jim was a veteran of The United States Air Force serving in Korea.  Jim was married to Lois Timmons and she preceded...

John N. Green

April 11, 2025

John Nils Green , age 64, a much-loved brother, son, uncle and cousin, often called "Johnny," took his last breath at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia at 4:11 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, after a battle with recurring respiratory disease.

He was known for his good will, quirky sense of humor, love and concern...

Beverley Joan Hembree

March 29, 2025

Beverley Joan Hembree , age 85, of Louisville, Illinois passed away at 4:00 am, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Axiom Healthcare of Flora.

Beverley was born on December 7, 1939, in rural Louisville, the daughter of Louis Richard and Laura Sue (Mefford) Hembree.

Beverley lived a life filled with both independence and...

Roger Dee Mckinney

March 22, 2025

Roger Dee McKinney , age 60, of Iola, Illinois, passed away at 7:58 pm, Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Born on June 10, 1964, in Salem, Illinois the son of Delbert Dean and Betty (Bishop) McKinney. Roger was united in marriage to Melanie Ingram on October...

Lonnie Lee Harrington

March 8, 2025

Lonnie Lee Harrington , age 46, of Fairfield, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home at 8:58 on the morning of Saturday, March 8, 2025.

On June 22, 1978, Lonnie was born as the son of David "Tom" and Constance J. (Hinkle-Montgomery) Harrington in Olney, Illinois. Lonnie was united in marriage to Rachel Donoho on...

Charity Alice Thompson

March 6, 2025

Charity Alice Thompson , age 92, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away at 12:47 am, Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Greentree Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

Charity was born October 17, 1932, in Bible Grove, Illinois, the daughter of Noah and Lillian (Harmon) Lewis. Charity was united in marriage to Donald...

Mary Francis Stanford

March 5, 2025

Mary Francis Stanford , age 66 of Louisville, Illinois passed away, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.

Mary was born October 4 th 1958, to Jack and Gail McComas in Redondo Beach, California. She moved to Maui, Hawaii where she met Ronald Stanford, and they married in 2003.

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Patricia Ann Williams

March 5, 2025

Patricia Ann Williams , 83, of Salem and formerly of Kinmundy, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2025, at her home in Salem, after a short, but courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on Nov. 25, 1941, in Kinmundy, the daughter of Ray and Mable (Keen) Olden.

Pat lived in many places in...

Joyce Petersen

February 27, 2025

Joyce Petersen , 78, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at her home.

She was born on February 28, 1946, in Pana, Illinois, the daughter of Bruce and Pauline (McCullum) VanHouten.

Joyce graduated from Clay City High School in 1964 and from Sparks College of Business in Shelbyville. She...

Clifford Neal Willison

February 15, 2025

Clifford Neal Willison, age 67, of Bible Grove, Illinois passed away at 8:55 pm, Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Clifford was born on May 22, 1957, in Effingham, Illinois the son of Robert Dale and Betty Lou (Zink) Willison. Clifford was a life long farmer farming with his dad...

Patricia Fay Krutsinger

February 8, 2025

Patricia Fay Krutsinger , age 84, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 12:55 pm, Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Helia Healthcare of Salem, Illinois.

Patricia was born on June 15, 1940, in Marion County, Illinois the daughter of Hazel "Krutsinger" Pitman. Pat loved to spend time with her family and was deeply cared for...