All Obituaries

Norman George, 69, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at SSM Health St Mary’s Hospital. He was born on April 19, 1955, the son of Edward and Jane (Warda) George in Chicago. Norman appreciated the friendships he made at Warren G. Murray Center in Centralia, that he called home. Norman was a happy man who enjoyed listening to music, spending time outside on the patio, riding on the golf cart, watching birds and taking walks with his Fir staff. He could usually be seen...

Ann Dee (Jackson) Bent ended her battle with cancer on Sunday, April 21st at the age of 55 surrounded by family in Clarksville, TN. Ann Dee was born on July 1st, 1968 to Paul and Karole Jackson in Vandalia, IL.  She is preceded in death by her mother, Karole Jackson of Salem, IL, father and mother-in-law Wayne and Nadene Bent of Camp Point, IL, maternal and paternal grandparents.  Surviving family members include husband of nearly 35 years Jeffrey Bent of Clarksville, TN,...

Larry Borland, 64, of Irvington passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his home. He was born the youngest of nine, on June 29, 1959, the son of John and Anna (Flanigan) Borland in Mt. Vernon. He married his sweetheart and best friend, Donna Miller on October 3, 1987, at Arrington Prairie (Bailey) General Baptist Church near Wayne City and she survives in Irvington. Along with his beloved wife, Donna Borland, Larry is survived by his sisters, Margaret Niederhofer of Carlyle, Betty Fenton...

Sterling Williams, 30, of Atlanta Georgia, formerly of Centralia, Illinois passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was born on April 15, 1993, the son of Stirling and Geutanna Moore in Centralia.  Survivors that will mourn the loss of Sterling include his parents, Stirling and Geutanna Moore; his beautiful children, Aaliyah Dunkley, and Eliana Ellington; brothers, Darrian Williams and significant other, Kristi, Darren Whitelow, Kyrran Williams, Armond Moore, Devin Johnson, Ardi...

Betty Lou Sprehe, 95, of Boulder, IL passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Centralia. She was born on June 5, 1928, the daughter of Julius and Wilma (Whitney) Rebstock in Centralia, IL. She married Eugene Sprehe on June 25, 1948, who preceded her in death in 2013.  Betty has left behind her legacy with her four children, Gary Sprehe and wife Penny of Centralia, Tony Sprehe of Centralia, Yvonne Metzger and husband Victor of Richmond, KY, and Tim Sprehe and wife Lisa of...

Linda Ellen Wilson, 68, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on February 7, 1956, the daughter of Philip J. and Rose Marie (Friedrich) Heyduck in Centralia. She married the love of her life, Larry S. Wilson on March 20, 1976, at the First Baptist Church in Centralia and he survives her in Centralia. Along with her beloved husband, Larry Wilson, survivors include her sons, Chris Wilson, spouse Dana of St. Petersburg, Florida, and...

Nelson Arrowsmith Sr., 85, of Carlyle, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024.  He was born on September 1,1938, the son of Nelson and Vera (Zinn) Arrowsmith in rural Carlyle.  He married the love of his life Sue Ann Anglen at the Central City Baptist Church on Nov. 22, 1960.  She survives in Carlyle.  In addition to his wife, survivors include his three children Lisa Ann Arrowsmith, husband David, Nelson O. Arrowsmith Jr., Tina Marie (Arrowsmith) Golding, spouse...

Jesus Christ, 33, of Nazareth, died Friday on Mount Calvary, also known as Golgotha, the place of the skull. Betrayed by the apostle Judus, Jesus was crucified by the Romans, by order of the Ruler Pontious Pilate. The causes of death were crucifixion, extreme exhaustion, severe torture, loss of blood and a broken heart. Jesus Christ, a descendent of Abraham, was a member of the house of David. He was adopted by the late Joseph, a carpenter of Nazareth, and Mary. Along with His mother Mary,...

Phillip LeRoy Laffoon, 82, of Walnut Hill passed away Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born on July 16, 1941, the son of LeRoy Anthony and Junita (Rains) Laffoon in Herrin. He married Betty Lou Robinson and she preceded him in death in 2004. Survivors include his brothers, David Laffoon and wife Debra of Missouri, Michael Anthony Laffoon and wife Ramona of Colorado; his sisters, Patricia Farmer and husband Jeffery of South Carolina, and Joy Corder and husband Wes of Jacksonville, Illinois;...

Harold Eugene Smith, 86, of Odin passed away peacefully Monday, April 1, 2024, with his family by his side. Harold was born on September 15, 1937, the son of Eugene and Thresa (Carter) Smith. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Kay Helpingstine. They were married February 1, 1957. Harold was a member of Bethel Baptist Church for 74 years. He was a Sunday School Superintendent, Trustee and Deacon. Harold owned and operated Smith’s Peach Orchard, Smith Construction for 20 years,...