Kathy Jo Frey, age 57, of West Frankfort, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 at her home in West Frankfort, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born Saturday, May 18, 1968 in Harrisburg, Illinois. She spent her life creating a home with the love of her life, James Green.
She is survived by her husband- James Green of West Frankfort; son- Justin Peak of Carbondale; son- Brandon Frey of West Frankfort; son- Aron Green-Peak of West Frankfort; and two brothers.
Kathy's warmth and kindness ...
Kathy Jo Frey, age 57, of West Frankfort, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 at her home in West Frankfort, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born Saturday, May 18, 1968 in Harrisburg, Illinois. ...
Ruth Godin Herrin
Ruth Ann Godin, age 85, of Herrin, passed away at home at 8:50pm on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 with her loving daughters at her side.
She was born Sunday, February 23, 1941 in Harco, a daughter of Charles and Bonnie (Parks) Higgins. She married the love of her life, Arnie Godin. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by her daughters- Diana Osteen and Angela Gudermuth; son- Rob Riddle, Jr.; first husband and father of her children- Robert Riddle; twelve grandchildren- Andrew, Kristin, ...
Ruth Ann Godin, age 85, of Herrin, passed away at home at 8:50pm on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 with her loving daughters at her side.
She was born Sunday, February 23, 1941 in Harco, a daughter of ...
Pauline "Pat" (South) Elders Herrin
Pauline "Pat" (South) Elders, age 97, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 5:15 pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Monday, April 30, 1928 in Energy, Illinois, a daughter of Eli Carol and Gertrude May (Roden) South. She married the love of her life, Walter J. "Bud" Elders, on February 19, 1948. He preceded her in death on October 23, 1995.
She is survived by her children- William Walter (Nita) Elders of Thompsonville, ...
Pauline "Pat" (South) Elders, age 97, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 5:15 pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Monday, April ...
Linda Gray Chester (formerly of Herrin)
Linda Rae Sexton-Gray, age 84, of Chester, formerly of Herrin, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM at the Three Springs Lodge Senior Living Facility at Chester, Illinois.
She was born Monday, August 4, 1941 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Charles Dan and Anita Ethel (Hopper) Verga. She married Gary Everett Sexton on July 23, 1976 in Marion. He preceded her in death. She married Bill Gray on May 15, 2000 in Paducah, Kentucky.
Linda worked as a registered nurse at Menard ...
Linda Rae Sexton-Gray, age 84, of Chester, formerly of Herrin, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM at the Three Springs Lodge Senior Living Facility at Chester, Illinois.
She was born ...
LJ Webster Centralia
Jerry Webster, "LJ", 30, of Centralia, Illinois passed away on March 07, 2026 at his home in Centralia, Illinois.
LJ was born on September 17, 1995 to his father, Jerry Hill, and mother, Sandra Ann Easley in Toledo, Ohio.
LJ was beloved for the warmth, laughter, and kindness that he showed to all who knew him. He found great joy in cooking and sharing meals, often bringing family and friends together around the table.
He enjoyed playing games, watching football ...
Jerry Webster, "LJ", 30, of Centralia, Illinois passed away on March 07, 2026 at his home in Centralia, Illinois.
LJ was born on September 17, 1995 to his father, Jerry Hill, and ...
Theodore Triplett Herrin
Theodore "Ted" Triplett, born August 4, 1963, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born Sunday, August 4, 1963 in Carbondale, Illinois, a son of Billy Joe and Marian Lucille (Gregge) Triplett. He married the love of his life, Gina Marie (Clancy) Triplett in Marion, on May 07, 2017.
Ted loved the St. Louis and Arizona Cardinals, Christmas, and spending time with family. Ted was a simple man who lived a full and happy life.
Ted was a ...
Theodore "Ted" Triplett, born August 4, 1963, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born Sunday, August 4, 1963 in Carbondale, Illinois, a son of ...
Christopher Valentin Pinckneyville/Chicago
Christopher Angelo Valentin passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at the age of 30.
He was born Monday, December 18, 1995 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of Angelo and Wanda (Ortiz) Valentin.
Christopher was the sweetest, most caring soul. He was a loving son, brother, and friend who loved animals and video games. Playing video games was his outlet and where he felt the most free. He loved that he could be anything he wanted in his virtual world. But most of all he loved his family. He loved them ...
Christopher Angelo Valentin passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at the age of 30.
He was born Monday, December 18, 1995 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of Angelo and Wanda (Ortiz) ...
Leah Mullins West Frankort
Leah Rae Mullins, age 74, of West Frankfort, passed away peacefully at 6:45 pm on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Tuesday, July 10, 1951 in Herrin, a daughter of Woodrow and Martha (Patrick) Yates. She married the love of her life, Paul Lee Mullins in Herrin, on June 16, 1972. He survives her at their home.
She is survived by her loving husband- Paul Lee Mullins of West Frankfort; son- Eric Mullins of Freeman Spur; two granddaughters- ...
Leah Rae Mullins, age 74, of West Frankfort, passed away peacefully at 6:45 pm on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Tuesday, July 10, 1951 in ...
Joan (McClaren) Blackwell, 90, of Centralia, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026 at Liberty Village of Centralia in Centralia, Illinois. Joan was born on October 31, 1935 to Ira and Lola G. (Hutson) Wilkey in Centralia, Illinois. She never needed an excuse to dress up. An avid high-heel wearer, she believed life was better when you faced it standing tall and looking good doing it. Wednesday nights were sacred. Quarter Bingo wasn't just a game-it was an event. She loved the ...
Joan (McClaren) Blackwell, 90, of Centralia, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026 at Liberty Village of Centralia in Centralia, Illinois. Joan was born on October 31, 1935 to Ira ...
K9 Officer Ryker Hicks Cambria Police Department
It is with great sadness we report the sudden and unexpected passing of K9 Officer Ryker Hicks, of the Cambria Police Department. K9 Ryker passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 at his home. We extend our deepest condolences to K9 Ryker’s handler, Officer Travis Hicks, family, and all those who had the honor of working alongside him. The bond between a handler and their K9 partner is unlike any other, and this loss is felt deeply by his family and across the department and the ...
It is with great sadness we report the sudden and unexpected passing of K9 Officer Ryker Hicks, of the Cambria Police Department. K9 Ryker passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 at his home. We ...
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