Obituaries

Deborah Lynn Becker, 71, of Centralia, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia.
Deborah was born on April 21, 1954, in Iuka, the daughter of Robert and Norma (Phelps) Becker.
She is survived by her children, Angela Marcum of Vandalia, Misty Senn of Salem, Linda...

Nola Vaughn Hays Booher, 91, of St. Elmo, Illinois, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.
Nola was born on May 5, 1934, in Kinmundy, Illinois, the daughter of Edgar Oscar Hays and Bertha Marie (Cruthis) Hays Prosise. She married Robert "Bob" Booher on December 28, 1950 in...

Lewis Marshall Branch, 89, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Odin Health and Rehab Center in Odin, Illinois.
Lewis was born on January 2, 1936, in Salem Township, the youngest child of Avery and Lettie (Young) Branch. He married Flora Jane Hopkins, daughter of Glen and Alma (Lee) Hopkins, on June...

Tony Lawrence Cannon, age 61 of Winder, Georgia, formerly of Salem, Illinois passed away on October 17, 2025.

He was born in Salem on December 17, 1963 the son of John Ross and Sharon Elaine (Woodward) Cannon. He married Paula Young and during their marriage three children were born.

Survivors include his three...

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...

Mark Allen Claybourn, 63, of Centralia, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side.
Mark was born on July 22, 1961, in Salem, Illinois, the son of Charles F. and Jerry (Blakeley) Claybourn. He married Malinda (Phelps) Claybourn on December 7, 1992, in Paducah, Kentucky, and...

Teresa "Terri" Turnage Davis, 68, passed away after a long illness on Monday October 13th, 2025, at the Helia Rehab Facility in Salem, Illinois. She was born on September 20th, 1957, in Fairbury, Illinois, to Robert and Rose (Schuchmann) Turnage.
Terri lived in Fairbury until 1963, when her family moved to...

Mary Ellen Doudera, 94, of Salem, Illinois, was joyfully reunited with her Lord and family in Heaven on October 10, 2025.
She was born on December 17, 1930, in Odin, Illinois, one of nine children born to Charles and Anna (Virgil) Jett. Throughout her life, Mary remained extremely close to her siblings, cherishing...

Elizabeth (Woodward) Edwards, 65, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia.
Elizabeth was born on December 29, 1959, in Sacramento, California, the daughter of David L. and Billie (Fallin) Woodward.
She is survived by her mother, Billie Woodward of Salem;...

Thelma June Farthing, 95, of Odin, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Odin Health and Rehab Center.
June was born on October 21, 1929, in Odin, the daughter of Charles Fredrick Luttrell and Grace (Harvil) Luttrell. She married Don Farthing on October 21, 1948, and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include...

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,...

Connie (McFarling-Wesley) Friar, 80, of Adel, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025, with her daughter by her side.

Visitation will be held Saturday, June 28, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Adel, followed by a funeral at 11:00 a.m. at the same location. Connie's wish was...