Matthew Everett Billingsley, 25, of Salem, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Matt was born on November 1, 2000, in Mattoon, Illinois, to Kevin and Jennifer (Traub) Billingsley. As a boy, Matt was "all boy." He loved being outs...

Angela Sue Townsend (Frazier), 62, joyfully received her long-awaited hug from Jesus on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 7:50 a.m. Angela a beautiful blonde-haired, blue-eyed, dimple-cheeked baby girl, was born on July 13, 1963, in Flora, Illinois, to the late Sherman Eugene Frazier and the late Judith V. Lewis (Junkerman.) S...

Jeanne Sue Alsbury, 76, of Farina, Illinois passed away at 5:50 pm, Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Jeanne was born on November 18, 1949, in Salem, Illinois the daughter of Edwin and Eva (See) Denny. Throughout her life, Jeanne was known for her dedication and k...

Connie Sue McWhorter, 73, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her grand-daughters residence in Farina, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family. Graveside services will be held at Keen's Chapel Cemetery, 375 Bucks Lane, Farina, IL, at 1:00p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026. Brenda Byers will be offic...

Donald "Don" Ray Blackford, 88 of Olney, passed away on May 3, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Don was born on July 6, 1937, at home in rural Richland County, Illinois, the son Clyde and Ruth (Monts) Blackford. Don married his wife Sandra Jean Wilson on October 6, 1956, and she pre...

Patricia Lou "Pat" Stockman, 88, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at her home. A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery in Effingham, IL. Visitation will be held from 3:30 p.m. t...

Richard Smith, 61, of Newton passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at his residence. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Richard was born November 29, 1964 in Peotone Illinois, he was the son of Chester Arthur Smith and Karen Darlene ( Phillips ) Smith. He married Kimberly Ann Cornwell on November 24, 1990, s...

Joyce L. Petty, 74, of Beecher City, Illinois, passed away at home on May 3, 2026. Joyce was born on August 3, 1951, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Donaldson) Barkhurst. She grew up with a strong sense of family and faith, values that guided her throughout her life. Joyce was a 1969 gradua...

Kendal Adam Balding, 53, of Teutopolis, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL surrounded by his loving family and friends. Kendal was born on July 6, 1972, in Olney, IL to the late Donavan and Sharon Balding. He was a member of Altamont Christian Church, where he loved s...

Dorothy "Ileene" Wehrle, 98, of Cowden, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 12:05 a.m. on May 3, 2026, at Robinson Rehab and Nursing in Robinson. She was born on February 23, 1928, in rural Herrick, the daughter of Hestin and Lottie (Brown) Richards. On February 23, 1946, she married the love of her life, Cl...

Virginia Clare "Jean" Habing, 82, of Teutopolis, IL, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. A memorial mass will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. o...

Charles "Bob" Robert Dilley, born August 16, 1955, passed away on April 30, 2026, surrounded by the legacy of a life defined by service, strength, and deep love for his family. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, retiring as a Gunnery Sergeant (E-7). His commitment to duty, disc...

Stanley R. "Red" Dorney, 84, of West Salem, IL, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg IL, with military rites. Services are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home ...

Harold David Lewis 72, of Newton passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at his residence. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday May 7, 2026, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2026 at the funeral home. Harold was born August 2, 1953 in Oln...

Sharon Patricia Anne Harris, (76), born to Ferd L. McWhorter and Eileen Mary Henderson-McWhorter, and beloved wife of Alan R. Harris, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital. She faced a short battle of aggressive brain cancer. She was born, at her home, to the proud parents of Ferd L. M...