All Obituaries

Jo Ann Hediger, 83, of Salem passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born on December 6, 1942, in Odin, the daughter of Lenard and Mildred (Gillmore) Heinrich. She married the love of her life, Eugene Hediger on August 3, 1963, and he preceded her in death on January 26, 2016. Survivors that will remember Jo’s immense love for her family include, her sons, Rickey Hediger, and Douglas Hediger; grandchildren, Justen, Racheal and Gavin Hediger; ...

Presiding Elder Pastor Rev. Val J. Powe passed away surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Rick’s Chapel AME Zion Church in Centralia. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Centralia, where military honors will be accorded by the Centralia VFW Post 2055 and the American Legion Post 446. Relatives and friends are welcome to the visitation from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. ...

Carrie Jo Panega passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at 8:33 p.m. surrounded by the love of her family after bravely battling breast cancer.  Throughout her journey, Carrie faced each day with strength, grace, and a determination to continue loving and supporting the people around her. Carrie was the devoted wife of Charles Panega, whose greatest joy was loving her and making sure she always felt cared for and happy. She was the beloved daughter of Linda Carter (David Carter) and ...

Joseph Steven Davis, 69, of Odin passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026. He was born on June 9, 1956, in Poplar Bluff, MO, the son of Joseph Daniel and Virginia Rosetta (Koonce) Davis. He married Marilyn Ann Margaret Winckowski on September 22, 1974, in Poplar bluff, MO and she survives him in Odin. Along with his wife, Marilyn Davis, survivors that will remember Joseph’s love for his family include his children, Ginny Petrea of Odin and Chuck Davis of Odin; grandchildren, Hailey, Alcala ...

Donald “Uncle D” Wooters, 78, of Sandoval passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1947, in Centralia, the son of Charles and Versie (Foster) Wooters. He married Elisa Godoyo in 1990, and she survives him in Sandoval. Along with his devoted wife of thirty-five years, Elisa Wooters, survivors that will cherish dear memories of Donald include his children, Jeff (Tammy) Wooters of Tuscumbia, AL, LeAnn Speiser (fiancé, Hans Hansen) of Centralia, Mary ...

Charles “Chuck” McDaniel, 72, of Centralia passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born on June 10, 1953, in Centralia, the son Mary Louise (Sisson) Robbins. Survivors that will remember Chuck’s generous heart for his family include his siblings, Donna Wesling and Don Berry of Centralia, Gary McDaniel of Centralia, Steve McDaniel and wife Vickie of Centralia, and Susie Smith of Centralia; sisters-in-law, Myrt ...

Thomas Timothy Lasley, 64, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Salem. He was born on September 6, 1961, in Springfield, the beloved son of Owen and Wilma (Killion) Lasley. On October 18, 1986, he married the love of his life, Charlotte Burton, in Springfield. Their years together were filled with love and devotion until her passing on September 26, 2021 — a loss he carried deeply in his heart. Thomas leaves behind a family who will ...

Michael Todd Stokes, 32, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born on August 1, 1993, in Des Plaines, Illinois, to Todd and Toby (Weiner) Stokes. Michael will be deeply missed by his loving family, including his father, Todd (Marianne) Stokes; his siblings, Jason (Evelyn) Stokes, and Nicole (Alexander) Keil; his aunts, Kelley Stokes, Judi Krokoskie, and Debbie Komar; his uncle, David Weiner; his cousins, ...

C. Lynn Wright James, 78, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Carriage Crossing in Champaign, with her family by her side. She was born on March 14, 1947, in Dunkirk, NY, the daughter of Edward and Helen (Schiffman) Schnabel. She married Ron Wright and they later divorced. She married Larry James in November of 1996, and he preceded her in death January 2020. Survivors that will smile when thinking of all the wonderful memories of Lynn’s amazing life include her ...

Charles “Bill” Cain, 94, of Patoka passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, with his family by his side, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born on March 17, 1931, in East Fork Township, the son of Delmer and Fern (Orrell) Cain. He married the love of his life, Jenylle Heather on January 14, 1954, in Carlyle and she preceded him in death on March 20, 2019. Bill is survived by his children, Wesley and Michelle Cain of Patoka, Kathy  Robb and Howard ...