Morning Sentinel | Obituaries

Evelyn Bullock

Evelyn Marie (Brown) Bullock, a beloved resident of Centralia, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on June 8, 1935 in Washington, D.C., she touched many lives with her kindness, warmth, and unwavering faith.
Evelyn was born the daughter of Emerson Lee Brown, Sr. and Clarice...

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Claire Day

1958 - 2025

Claire Marie Day, age 66, of Nashville, formerly of Du Quoin, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at her home in Nashville, Illinois.

She was born Saturday, July 12, 1958 in Cairo, Illinois, a daughter of Margaret (Johansen) and Joseph Roth Day.

In earlier years, Claire had worked for Universal (UNI/MCA). She later...

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Theresa Ferrell-Eisenhour

1954 - 2025

Theresa Lynn (Paradee) Ferrell-Eisenhour, age 70, of Ashley, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 13, 2025, with her loving family at her side.

She was born Friday, August 20, 1954 in Centralia, Illinois, a daughter of Ernie "Fritz" and Tina (Tellez) Paradee. In October 2002, she married her...

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Theresa Ferrell-Eisenhour

1954 - 2025

Theresa Lynn (Paradee) Ferrell-Eisenhour, age 70, of Ashley, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 13, 2025, with her loving family at her side.

She was born Friday, August 20, 1954 in Centralia, Illinois, a daughter of Ernie "Fritz" and Tina (Tellez) Paradee. In October 2002, she married her...

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Larry Gillett

1965 - 2025

Larry Gillett, age 59 of Brownstown, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Twin Willows Nursing Center in Salem.

Larry was born on June 18, 1965, in Centralia, the son of Charles L. and Rita Kay (Eagan) Gillett.

Survivors include his mother, Rita Kay Wilkinson of Salem; sister, Rita Donley of Salem; and...

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Donny Hodge

1964 - 2025

Donny Ray Hodge, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away on June 10, 2025, at his home in Salem, at the age of 61.

He was born Thursday, February 13, 1964 in Centralia, a son of Charles Everett and Anna Mae (Moore) Hodge.

Donny lived a life that touched countless hearts. As a devoted healthcare professional,...

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Robert Kirkman

1946 - 2025

Robert Lee "Bob" Kirkman, 78, of Greenville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 12:39 a.m., surrounded by his loving family.
A celebration of Bob's life will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at First Christian Church in Greenville, Illinois. Visitation will take place from...

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Joann "Patty" Kusturin

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joann "Patty" Kusturin, a beloved resident of Centralia, Illinois. Joann passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12th, 2025, at the age of 94.
Born on Friday, March 6th, 1931, in Centralia, Illinois, Joann enjoyed a long and fulfilling life in her cherished...

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LtCol Thomas Lashbrook USMC (Ret.)

1953 - 2025

Lt. Colonel Thomas Richard Lashbrook, USMC (Ret.) died Friday, June 13, 2025 in Virginia Beach, VA, following a lengthy illness. He was 72.

Lashbrook was born January 20, 1953 to Leonard Richard and Dorothy May (Shouse) Lashbrook at St. Mary's Hospital, Centralia, IL. A 1973 graduate of Centralia Township High...

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H.C. Needham

Henry "H.C." Needham, 79, of Dix, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 13, 2025.
He was born January 5, 1946, in Williford, Arkansas, the son of Mervin Elza and Emma Sue (Lampley) Needham. He lived a life rooted in faith, family, and quiet strength. On June 9, 1967, he married Melody Tooley, and she...

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Charles Pickles

1936 - 2025

Charles Pickles, age 89, of Centralia, IL passed away Thursday, June 11, 2025, peacefully in his home.

Charles was from Southern Illinois, but lived and spent most of his life in Chicago. He worked as a painter and interior decorator for many years.

Charles is survived by two children. His daughter, Charlotte, who...

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Billie Quick

1936 - 2025

Billie Sue Quick, 89, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 1:05 am June 16, 2025 at Axiom Gardens in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born June 12, 1936 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late Clarence and Lorene (Flannigan) Page. Billie married the late Billie Martin Quick on March 1, 1975 in Mount Vernon,...

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Norman Vance

1940 - 2024

Norman Dale Vance, 84, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 9, 2024, at his son David's home in The Woodlands, Texas. Born on February 25, 1940, in Brownstown, Illinois, he was the son of Lloyd and Doris (Daniel) Vance. Norm was a graduate of Brownstown High School,...

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