All Obituaries

Barbara Karen Sehr, 78, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at her home in Wayne City.  Barbara was born on January 10, 1948 in Heidelberg, Germany to Robert Sehr, Sr. & Waltud Maria Sehr. On April, 15 2023 she married Roberta Price, who survives. Barbara came to the United States when she was 10 years old.  She lived in St. Louis, MO until her parents moved to New Jersey.  Later as a teenager, Barbara's mother moved to New Hampshire, where she ...

AvaLynn Marie Ayer was born sleeping on Monday, July 13, 2026 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Although her time here on earth was short, she touched the lives of many and will always be loved.  Although she is gone, she will never be forgotten. AvaLynn is survived by her parents Andrew & Lisa Ayer; her 3 brothers: Peyton Alan Manning, Matthew Cordell Manning, and Jonathan Michael Manning; her grandparents Marshall & Judith Ayer and her grandmother Lisa ...

Dewey Franklin Desch, Sr. (67) of Cisne, IL passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.  Dewey was born on April 13, 1959 in Taylorville, IL to William Henry Desch & Martha Louise (Shewmaker) Turner. Dewey worked as a truck driver for several trucking companies over the years.  He loved four-wheeling and enjoying a beer or two with friends.  What he enjoyed most was the company of his friends and family. Dewey is survived by 2 ...

Roger Gale Keen, 76, of Keenes, IL passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026 at his home.  He had been in declining health.  Roger was born in DeKalb, IL on October 4, 1949 to Clyde “Monk” and Dorothy (Shaw) Keen.  On June 21, 1969 he married Carolyn (Johnson) Keen, who survives.  They celebrated 56 years of marriage together.  Roger began working outside the home at just 12 years old and worked over 45 years in the oil field in a variety of ...

Billy Kevin Gammon, 71, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.  Billy was born on January 3, 1955 in Mt. Vernon, IL to William & Betty (Quinn) Gammon. Billy was an oilfield worker and a horse racing jockey.  He loved horse racing and arrowhead collecting.  He enjoyed tinkering with things and repairing them and buying, selling, and trading.  He loved his children and grandchildren. Billy is ...

Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Scarbrough, lovingly known to many as “Peewee,” passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026, surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly. Born on June 8, 1940, in Sims, Illinois, Ronald was the son of John and Beulah (Coil) Scarbrough. He was raised alongside his siblings Jerry, Wayne, Herman “Bud”, and Patricia “Sissy”. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Jerry and Wayne; his sister Sissy; ...

Elmer Francis Weccele, Jr.,69, of Carmi, IL passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at his home in Carmi.  Elmer was born on May 19, 1956 in Chicago, IL to Elmer F. Weccele, Sr. & Frances (Murphy) Weccele.  On October 5, 2012 he married Gina (Brinkley) Weccele, who survives. Elmer worked as a drilling manager for Mitchell’s drilling in Carmi, IL.  He loved his job, and was known for his strong work ethic.  Even on his days off, he would stop by the office to have ...

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Anita Diana “Diane” Wood, 86, of Wayne City, Illinois, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Coulterville Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Coulterville, IL with her loving daughter by her side.  She was born on November 2, 1939 in Wayne City, Illinois to the late William A. “Bill” Newman, Jr. and Lois (Legg) Newman.  She married John E. “Woody” Wood on November 7, 1959 and he preceded her in death on August 16, 1996. Diane and Woody ...

Alec Lee Tennyson, 29, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Fairfield, IL.  Alec was born on March 7, 1997 in St. Louis, MO to Bob & Lisa (Milner) Tennyson.  He worked as a heavy equipment operator for the International Union of Operating Engineers. Alec was a Baptist by faith.  He lived out that faith in the way he loved people deeply and cared about them.  He was always there if you needed a listening ear.  Alec grew up enjoying ...