Obituaries
Imogene Bunyard
Jul 12, 2026
Imogene Rains Bunyard was born on October 23, 1940, at home in Pomona, IL to Earl and Elsie Rains. She was one of eight children. Imy passed away on July 12th at Hickory Estates in Greenville, IL following a long and heartbreaking battle with dementia.
Imy met her husband, Phil ("Jeep") Bunyard, while working as a waitress in Murphysboro and they...
Winfred Gene "Bud" Morrison
Jul 8, 2026
Winfred Gene "Bud" Morrison, age 92, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville, IL.
Bud was born September 21, 1933, the son of Earl Morrison and Telsie Pauline (Dillard) Morrison in Ellington, MO. He married Carol Joice Ritchey on May 22, 1954, in Fillmore, IL, and they shared many wonderful years together. Bud served...
Sylvia Ann Briley
Jul 5, 2026
Sylvia Ann Briley, age 73, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care in Vandalia, IL.
Sylvia was born May 31, 1953 the daughter of Sylvan Sylvester Swabb and Violet Swabb in Dayton, OH. She married Richard Briley on May 1, 1976 in Houston, TX.
She is survived by her husband; Richard Briley, her children; Michelle...
Jay Arthur Perry
Jul 4, 2026
Jay Arthur Perry, age 70 of Vandalia, IL passed away July 4, 2026 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL.
He was born May 5, 1956 in Vandalia, IL, the son of Arthur Nathaniel and Betty Jean (Horton) Perry. He married Sayona Lynn Hall on April 5, 1986 in Vandalia, IL, and together they shared 40 years of marriage. Jay worked...
Ginger Ann Wells
Jul 3, 2026
Ginger Ann Wells, age 89 of Vandalia, IL passed away on July 3, 2026 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL.
She was born December 12, 1936 in Vandalia, IL, the daughter of Jake and Ethel (Boggs) Augenstein. She married Samuel Eugene "Gene" Wells on June 28, 1959 in Vandalia, IL. He passed away on October 2, 2023. Ginger was a...
Phyllis Jean Thoman
Jun 28, 2026
Phyllis Jean Thoman, age 90, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026 at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care in Vandalia, IL.
Phyllis was born May 19, 1936 the daughter of Glenn Goodman and Julia J. (Jarrett) Goodman in Fayette County, IL. She touched many people's lives over the years with her generous heart. Phyllis was a wonderful teacher for 30...
Robert "Bo" Lee Hunt
Jun 26, 2026
Robert Lee "Bo" Hunt, age 88 of Forsyth, IL, formerly of Ramsey, IL, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026 at The Arc at Hickory Point in Forsyth, IL.
Bo was born September 8, 1937 in Carson Township in Fayette County, IL, the son of Robert and Irene (Leigh) Hunt. He married Janis Roberts on June 24, 1956. They celebrated their 70th...
John Henry Swain
Jun 19, 2026
John Henry Swain, age 79, of Vandalia, IL passed away Friday, June 19, 2026 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.
John was born July 28, 1946 in Harlan, KY, the son of Bill and Chloe (Mitchell) Swain. He married Donna K. Hess on September 20, 1969 in Robinson, IL. She passed away on April 21, 2016. John served his country...
Melvin Charles McKinney
Jun 19, 2026
Melvin Charles McKinney, age 74, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026 at his home in Vandalia, IL surrounded by family.
Melvin was born December 20, 1951 the son of Marvin McKinney and Irene (Gaffner) McKinney in Fayette County, IL. He married Brenda Sue Lape on October 1, 1977 in Vandalia, IL. She passed away on December 3, 2022. Melvin was a...
Hans Christian
Jun 18, 2026
Hans Christian, age 49, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Hans was born December 5, 1976, in Vandalia, IL, the son of Nancy (Ray) Christian. He married Brandy Meyer on July 14, 2022 in Ramsey, IL. He worked the past couple years as a truck driver. Prior to that, he worked with...
Mildred "Millie" Blaylock
Jun 15, 2026
Mildred “Millie” Blaylock, age 100 of Assumption, IL passed away on Monday, June 16, 2026, at the Rose Garden of Pana, IL.
Millie was born July 16, 1925, in Bayle City, IL, the daughter of Roy and Mary (Hoover) Davidson. She married Dean Boaz in 1946, and he passed away in 1962. She later married Robert Blaylock in 1982, and he...
Carolyn Ann Trotter
Jun 10, 2026
Carolyn Ann Trotter, age 83 of Vandalia, IL passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at her home.
She was born January 19, 1943 in East St. Louis, IL, the daughter of Elmer John and Albertine "Minnie" (Whetsell) Krause. She married Don Carlos Trotter on April 7, 1962 in East St. Louis, IL. He passed away on December 28, 2000. Carolyn...
Mabelene Virden
May 24, 2026
Mabelene Virden, age 88, formerly of Ramsey, Illinois, departed this life on Sunday, May 24, 2026, surrounded by family at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Mabelene was born 8 March, 1938, in Hurricane Township, Fayette County, Illinois, the daughter of Hettie Rhoades (Blythe) and Alvia Rhoades. She later married Norman L. Virden on 4 September 1960 in Ramsey, Illinois. Norman...
Joni Thea Withers
May 11, 2026
Joni Thea Withers, age 68, of Centralia, IL, passed away Monday May, 11, 2026 at the Fireside House in Centralia, IL.
Joni was born June 7, 1957 in Vandalia, IL the daughter of Roger Z. "Rod" Withers and Beverly Jean (Hall) Chapman. Joni was a gifted artist and loved animals, especially her cats.
She is survived by her step-father; John C. Chapman...
Gary E. Stine
May 6, 2026
Gary E. Stine, age 88 of Vandalia, IL, passed away peacefully at Vandalia Healthcare and Senior Living on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Per Gary's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service will be held on June 20, 2026 at 3:00 pm at Miller Funeral Home in Vandalia, IL with Justin Craig officiating. A visitation will be held one hour...
Sharon Rae Carter
Apr 23, 2026
Sharon Rae Carter, age 78, of Effingham, Illinois, formerly of Vandalia, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026. She was born on March 8, 1948, in Sterling, Illinois, to Harold Cecil and Hazel (Addair).
Sharon married Garry Carter on December 19, 1970. They shared nearly 52 years of marriage before his passing on September 27, 2022. Sharon was a dedicated CNA...
Betty Rose Worker
Apr 22, 2026
Betty Rose Worker, 94, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Pana Health and Rehab, in Pana, IL.
Betty was born April 25, 1931, the daughter of James and Rose (Bauerle) Sanders in Fayette County, IL. She married William Roy Worker on February 25, 1951, in Ramsey, IL. They shared a wonderful 36 years together before his passing on April...
Wanda Kay Berner
Apr 19, 2026
Wanda Kay Berner, age 73, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Effingham Healthcare and Senior Living in Effingham, IL.
Wanda was born October 27, 1952 the daughter of Wilbur LeRoy Burner and Norma Jean (Lambert) Berner in Pana, IL.
She is survived by her brother; James Berner, sister-in-law; Helen Stanley, and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her...
Linda Lou Mabry
Apr 13, 2026
Linda Lou Mabry, age 87, of Vandalia, IL passed away Monday, April 13, 2026.
Linda was born July 7, 1938 in Ramsey, IL, the daughter of Marvin Sanders and Thelma (Durbin) Sanders. She married Larry Dean Mabry on July 24, 1955 in Vandalia, IL. Linda was affiliated with the First Christian Church in Vandalia, and worked for many years in her...
John Charles Hampson Sr.
Apr 12, 2026
John Charles Hampson, Sr., age 77, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. He was born on May 12, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York, to Charles and Dorothy (Magalinski) Hampson.
John married Ann Marie Shimkus on October 2, 1979. John proudly served his country in the United States Army for several years. He worked as a dry wall...
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