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Bobby Franks Bass, 87, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at UNC Rex Healthcare. Born in Johnston County on June 22, 1938, he was the son of the late James Harvey Bass and Sadie Clara Sullivan Bass.In addition to his parents, Bobby is preceded in death by his sister, Martha Lynn Bass Davis.Bob...

71 passed away Thursday January 29 2026 at St. Louis University Hospital. She was born on December 13 1954 in Centralia the daughter of Elijah and Majoria Jefferson Maines. She married the love of her life Willie James Jelks Sr. on January 2 1994 and he preceded her in death on February 5 2021. Geor...

Norma J. Cooksey 89 of Centralia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday January 27 2026 at SSM Health St. Marys Hospital in Centralia. She was born at her parents home on Elm St. in Centralia on June 28 1936 the daughter of Eugene and Helen Allen Greer in Centralia. She married the love of her lif...

Ms. Helen Guinzy of Ashley IL departed this life at the SSM Health St. Marys Hospital in Centralia IL on Monday December 22 2025 at 526 P.M. She had attained the age of 97 years and 2 days. Helen was born on December 20 1928 in Douglas Alaska the daughter of Vern and Helen Runquist Curtis who later ...

Mr. Lawrence P. Konkel of rural Nashville IL departed this life at SSM Health St. Marys Hospital in Centralia IL on Monday January 5 2026 at 621 P.M. He had attained the age of 87 years 5 months and 9 days. Mr. Konkel was born on July 27 1938 in Pilot Knob Township Washington County IL the son of Pe...

Mrs. Melba Holtgrewe of Okawville IL departed this life in the St. Elizabeths Hospital at OFallon IL on Thursday December 18 2025 at 845 A.M. She had attained the age of 88 years 2 months and 21 days. Melba was born in Okawville on September 28 1937 the daughter of Henry and Lydia nee Hasheider Joel...

Durham~ Helen Holsclaw Burch, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Duke University Hospital. She was born in Chatham County to the late William Ralph Holsclaw and Alene Pegram Holsclaw. She is predeceased by her brother, Linwood Holsclaw and her sisters, Marie Holsclaw Johnson and Roselle Col...

Helen Roberts Ellis, 91, of Bahama, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, at Duke Regional Hospital.Helen was born and raised in Bahama, NC, where she spent her life rooted in family, faith, and community. She had a lifelong devotion to her loved ones, especially her son and gr...

Marie F. Martin, a cherished soul known for her warmth and generosity, completed her earthly journey on February 2, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on January 28, 1947, in LaPorte, IN, to her loving parents, Alex and Mary (Gruchalski) Wozniak, both of whom preceded her in death, Marie grew into a pilla...

Mr. Floyd Leon Cravens, known affectionately as Leon to his friends and family, embarked on his final journey on December 17, 2025, after many months of failing health. His passage from this world occurred peacefully at his residence in Robinson, Illinois, surrounded by the love and warmth of his fa...

Mr. Jay Arlie Guyer, known affectionately to friends and family as Jay, passed away on November 28, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, intellect, and a life lived with generosity and faith. Born on November 1, 1956, in Robinson, Illinois, Jay was the cherished son o...

Debra Joan Toliver Baskis fondly known as Debbie passed away on January 28 2026 at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago Illinois. Born on September 26 1954 at Mercy Hospital in Urbana Illinois Debbie was the beloved daughter of Wayne and Joan Smith Toliver.On June 6 1992 Debbie married the love of her l...