Salem Times-Commoner

Benetta AyresBenetta W. Ayres

1938 - 2026

Benetta W. "Bea" Ayres, 87, of Salem, IL, went home to be with her Lord on February 21, 2026, in the comfort of her daughter's home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 3, 1938, in Cumberland, KY, the daughter of Benjamin and Nannie (Holbrook) Webb. Her childhood was spent in the hills of...

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Robert "Bob" HaneyRobert "Bob" Haney

1946 - 2026

Robert "Bob" Haney, 79, of Salem, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Salem Township Hospital.
Born December 9, 1946, in Salem, Illinois, Bob was the son of Aaron and Julia (Connelly) Haney. He united in marriage with Linda (Bowen) on March 16, 1968. They shared 56 wonderful years together before her passing on...

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Christine HolmesChristine Holmes

1955 - 2026

Christine Holmes, 70, of Salem, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Christine was born on October 13, 1955, in Centralia, the daughter of Woodson and Ruth Naomi (Meyer) Phoenix.
She is survived by her daughter, Brandy Holmes Drenckpohl of Odin; brother, Chris Phoenix and wife Donna of Kell; nephew,...

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Mary LangMary Abigail Lang

1949 - 2026

Abby Lang, 76, of Salem, IL, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, March 02, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, March 06, 2026 at Salem Lutheran Church, Salem, IL, with Pastor Ethan Hart officiating. Interment will follow in Fairlawn...

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Mrs. Thelma PattersonMrs. Thelma Patterson

1943 - 2026

Mrs. Thelma Patterson, a resident of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas, at the age of 82. She was born in Salem, Illinois, on March 1, 1943, the daughter of James Alfey and Minnie Bell (Hoots) Todd.

On July 5, 1961, Thelma...

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