Jan 25, 2023

Mercedes G. Smith, 79, of Collinsville, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Mercedes was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 12, 1943 to parents, Edgar and Gwendolyn (nee Berry) Wells.  She married Roger D. Smith on December 22, 1964, and together they built a beautiful life and family.

Mercedes was a retired civil servant...

Jan 24, 2023

Bruce Edward Ross, 80, passed away on January 24, 2023 after a long battle with a debilitating disease. Bruce was born on July 19, 1942 in East St. Louis, Illinois to parents, Conrad C. Ross and Mary Lover Ross.

Bruce was a 1960 graduate of Cahokia High School. After high school, he moved with his parents and...

Jan 24, 2023

Janice Marie Bradshaw, 76, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in O'Fallon, Illinois.  Janice was born on December 24, 1946 in East St. Louis, Illinois to parents, Charles and Martha (nee Hayden) Buckman.  She married Ronald Bradshaw on April 4, 1970, they were married for 53 years.

Janice was a kind-hearted and giving person.  Her greatest...

Jan 23, 2023

Doris M. Widdows (nee Mizee), 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023 in Glen Carbon, Illinois.  Doris was born May 30, 1926, in Caseyville, Illinois to the late Edgar and Elva (nee Spengler) Mizee.

Doris married James R. Widdows on January 29, 1947.  They celebrated 63 wonderful years together before James' passing, October 14, 2010. ...

Jan 23, 2023

Roy 'Neal' Jones - Passed away peacefully. Monday, January 23, 2023 at Cedar Ridge Health and Rehab Center.  Age 93.

Survived by two sons Roy (Kathy) Jones of Maryville and Larry (LeAnn) Jones of Mascoutah; six grandchildren Loren, Jamie, Lori, Jeremy, Bryan and Kara; 14 great-grandchildren and his sister Wanda (Jack) VanDyke of Troy, MO.  Several nieces...

Jan 16, 2023

Shelby Davidson, 81, of Caseyville, Illinois passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023. Shelby was born in Alicia, Arkansas on May 28, 1941 to parents Frank Tucker and Myrtle Jane (Wadkins) Davidson.

Shelby was an Avionic Installer for Midcoast Aviation as well as a veteran, serving in the Army (Germany), Air Force (Vietnam) and Missouri Air National...

Jan 10, 2023

Sandra M. Cochran 77, of Collinsville, IL passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO after a brief sudden illness.

Sandra was born on January 17, 1945 in St. Louis, MO, to Ervin and Marie (nee Laub) Friedrich.

Sandra loved to spend time with her family and also loved...

Jan 8, 2023

Catherine C. Lamczyk, 90, of Caseyville, IL passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 surrounded by family members. Catherine was born on December 24, 1932 in Collinsville, IL to parents, Jerome and Cleta Mae Scaglione (nee Holeman).

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerome and Cleta Mae Scaglione; her husband, Stephen Lamczyk; her second husband,...

Jan 6, 2023

Naomi "Jeanice" Prather (nee Rushing) - Passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023. Age 94. Survived by her four children Beth (Rick) Pitman of San Antonio, TX, Greg (Patti) Prather of Sherman, IL Jeff (Vicki) Prather of Troy, MO; and Lisa Meyer of Maryville, IL. Ten grandchildren Angela (Brad) Manderfeld, Kim (Jason) Mace, Gerry (Debbie) Prather, Mandy (Kelly)...

Jan 6, 2023

Ernest H. Akers was welcomed home by his Lord & Savior on January 6, 2023 at Caseyville Nursing Home.

Ernest was the son of Ernest Roscoe Akers and Eula Olive (Daniels) Akers.  He was born January 22, 1939. He married Edith Elaine (Garner) Akers on June 11, 1972.

He was preceded in death by his...