Obituaries

Billy E. "Bill" Fatheree, 93, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Twin Willows Nursing Center in Salem.
Bill was born on March 22, 1932, in Odin, Illinois, the son of Orville and Docia (Spangler) Fatheree. He married Wanda M. (Keller) Fatheree on March 15, 1953, in Iuka, Illinois, and together they...

Ethel Mae "Mazie" Piper-Leggett, age 88 of Terre Haute, IN, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute.

Mazie was born on October 17, 1937, in Salem, the daughter of Rolland Dudley and Ethel Emma (Gray) Davidson. She married James Leggett and he preceded...

Emma Sue Mulvaney, 93, of Kinmundy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
She was born on August 23, 1932, in Charleston, Missouri, to George and Emma Cox.
On November 26, 1950, Sue married the love of her life, Eugene "Gene" Mulvaney. They shared 61 wonderful years of marriage until Gene's passing on...

Mary Nelson, 67, of Centralia, passed away at her home on December 27, 2025.
Mary was born on June 6, 1958.
Mary had a big personality, a little bit sassy and a whole lot of sweet. She was a big fan of the Chicago Cubs and Wonder Woman. She enjoyed watching classic TV shows, her favorite being The Love Boat. She had...

Joseph "Joe" McClain, 95, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his home.
Born August 20, 1930, in Bristol, PA, to parents Joseph E. McClain and Doris G. (Tomlinson) McClain. He graduated from Bristol High School and was married to Shirley Mount and later divorced. On May 30, 1978, he married...

Gwendolyn D. "Gwyn" Stanford, 96, of Salem, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at her home in Salem.
Gwyn was born on November 26, 1929, in Levelland, Texas, the daughter of L.J. and Elsie (Roberts) Williams. She married Wayne T. Stanford on June 19, 1948, in Fairbanks, Texas, and he preceded her in death on...

Mark A. Firebaugh, 58, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his home.
Mark was born on December 22, 1966, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, the son of Carroll and Mable (Dubois) Firebaugh. He married Bonnie (Tucker) Firebaugh on July 8, 2019, and she survives in Salem.
Also surviving are his children,...

Mark J. Walsh, 66, of Odin, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at his home.
Mark was born on April 8, 1959, in Salem, the son of William and Bertha JoAnne (Jezek) Walsh.
He is survived by his three children, Steve Walsh of Clearwater, FL, David Walsh and wife Randa of Salem, and Baylee Walsh and husband...

Rickey D. West, 64, of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Axiom Healthcare in Mt. Vernon.
Rickey was born on October 19, 1961, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Rickey D. West Sr. and Karen (McGlade) West.
Survivors include his daughters, Karen Neff and Gabby Abbs both of Salem; a sister...

James Lee Weidner, 69, of Salem, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Fireside House in Centralia.
James was born on November 17, 1956, at the Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia, the son of Harley Glen Weidner and Doris J. (Sturdivant) Ruse.
Survivors include his two children, Lydia Weidner of Salem...

Karole Kay Meyer, 92, of Salem, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Karole was born on June 23, 1933, in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Karl and Helen Elizabeth "Liz" (Cordon) Pflanz. She married Robert "Bob" Meyer on June 30, 1956, in Belleville and he survives in Salem.
In addition to her...

Matthew Franklin Caruth IV, 71, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at his home.
Matt was born on August 29, 1954, in DeKalb, Illinois, the son of Matthew Franklin Caruth III and Jane (Bartley) Caruth. He married Tina Cherry on July 16, 1983, in DeKalb, Illinois, and together they shared 42 years...