Obituaries

Jimmie Waller

July 4, 2025

Jimmie A. Waller, age 65, of Louisville, Illinois passed away peacefully at his home in Louisville on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Jimmie was born in Mattoon, Illinois, on February 24, 1960, the son of Vern Lee and Judith Ann (Boyd) Waller.

For the majority of his career, Jimmie worked as a truck driver for Mid Illinois Concrete. His profession not only provided...

Kenneth Albert

June 28, 2025

Kenneth Loren Albert, age 76, of Salem, Illinois, passed away at 12:04 pm, Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his home in rural Salem with his loving family by his side. 

Kenneth was born on January 30, 1949, in Salem, Illinois the son of Loren and Emogene (Caldwell) Albert. He was united in marriage to Daisy McElyea on June 3, 1967, at the Givens...

Nancy Kincaid

June 21, 2025

Nancy Faye Kincaid, age 76, of Holland, Michigan passed away at 6:56 pm, Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Freedom Village in Holland, Michigan.

Nancy was born in Flora, Illinois, to Jack and Olive (Schroeder) Mitchell who preceded her in death. She grew up in the small Illinois prairie town of Louisville with brother, Jerry Mitchell (deceased); sister, Jeane (Edwin) Robertson...

Thomas Greenwood

June 11, 2025

Thomas Allen Greenwood, age 69 of Flora, Illinois passed away peacefully at 9:11 am, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Tom was born on October 19, 1955 to Rolla "Shug" and Nora (Flexter) Greenwood, in Flora Community Hospital. Thomas grew up in flora and built a beautiful and successful life. Tom was preceded in death...

Jackie Walker

June 9, 2025

Jackie Vernon "Jake" Walker, age 81, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away at 8:35 am, Monday, June 9, 2025, in Flora, Illinois.

Jake was born on April 15, 1944, in Bible Grove, Illinois the son of Noble and Flossie (Pierce) Walker. He married Arilla Coble on April 8, 1967, at Old Union Church of Christ and they shared 58 years of marriage.

Throughout...

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...