All Obituaries

Robert L. Braden, Jr., age 70 of Pittsfield, IL passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026, at his home. He was born June 15, 1956, in La Grange, KY to Robert L. and Sue Brown Braden, Sr. Bob married Teresa Truitt and to this union daughter, Terri Michelle was born. He later married Shirley Grimsley, and to the union they welcomed daughter, Shelby Braden. Bob grew up in Kentucky and graduated from Oldham County High School in La Grange. After moving to Pike County, he owned and operated Braden ...

Tammy Marie Warren-Scranton, 56, of Peoria, Illinois, died on July 8, 2026, at her home. Tammy was born on January 17, 1970, in Pittsfield, Illinois, to Bonnie Warren-Adrian. She is survived by her children, Jacqueline (Frank) Menini, Anastasia (Tyrone) Woods and Vincent (Cindy) Scranton; mother, Bonnie; and sister, Vicky Little. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family c/o ...

Rosalind Jean Anstedt, age 80 of Pittsfield, IL passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. She was born April 9, 1946, in Peoria, IL to James H. and Harriett Lorraine Eades Baer. Rosalind married Donald G. Anstedt April 9, 1976, in Baylis, IL and he survives. Rosalind graduated from Woodruff High School in 1963, and went to LPN school in Quincy, IL. After receiving her license, she worked for Illini Hospital, Dr. Barrow, Dr. Grote, and Dr. Johnson. At ...

Roger Lee Daniels, age 49 of Pittsfield, IL passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at his home. He was born June 30, 1977, in Springfield, IL to Robert and Vicki Clem Daniels. Roger graduated from Pittsfield High School and went on to mechanic school in Louisville, KY. He was a truckdriver, working for Dyno Nobel and later drove for Jimmy Carnes. Roger liked to tinker with old cars. Roger was a quiet man who lived a quiet life, and enjoyed being at home. Roger is survived by his father, Robert ...

Donna R. Vaughn, aged 80, of Atlas, IL went to be with Jesus Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Barry Healthcare and Senior Living Center surrounded by family.  She was born on April 4, 1946, in Tecumseh, MO to Jack and Gloria (Little) Martin.  She married Floyd Vaughn in 1979 in Quincy, IL and he preceded her in death on August 3, 2018.  Donna worked many different jobs over the years. She was a school bus driver, manager at McDonald’s, meat cutter at Golden Corral, and a cook ...

Forbe C. "Sonny" Stout, Jr., age 73 of Bowling Green, Missouri passed away June 30, 2026, at home after a brief battle with cancer. Born January 29, 1953, in Gulfport, Mississippi the son of Forbe "Clay" Stout, Sr. and Kathleen Pamelia Cantrell Stout. After graduating from Pittsfield High School, Sonny enlisted in the USAF and served at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS for most of his military career. He returned to Pike County, Illinois in 1982 where he lived until moving to ...

William ‘Bill’ Hannant, age 66 of Pittsfield, IL passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.  Bill was born on October 16, 1959, in Pittsfield, IL to Donald and Esther (Peters) Hannant.  He married Toni Yonikus on June 9, 1978, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pittsfield, IL and she survives. Bill graduated from Griggsville High School in 1977 and started working at National Starch Distributing for nine years.  He went on to ...

Pauline Cecilia Weir of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Pittsfield, Illinois, died on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Sunrise Senior Living in Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Weir was born February 14, 1936, in Kirksville, Missouri to Michael William and Anna Theresa (Whalen) Kinney. Soon after graduating from Quincy College with a BS in Education in 1957, Pauline married Richard G. Weir on June 8, 1957, in Quincy, Ill. He survives. Other survivors include three daughters and two sons: Paula Trimble (Joe) of ...

Richard Gail Weir, formerly of Pittsfield, Illinois, died at 5:30 a.m. February 7, 2026, at Lindan Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Richardson, Texas. Mr. Weir was born April 7, 1931, in Hull, Illinois to George and Fayetta (Starks) Weir. He married Pauline Cecilia (Kinney) Weir on June 8, 1957, in Quincy, Ill. She preceded him in death on October 29, 2023. Survivors include three daughters and two sons: Paula W. Trimble (Joe) of Austin, Texas; Kathy A. Hyde (Jeff) of Dallas, ...

Elza E. Collins, age 77 of Mt. Sterling, IL passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026, at his home in Mt. Sterling, IL. He was born November 27, 1948, in Mountain Home, AR to Elmer Lloyd and Faye Ola Taber Collins. Elza married Carol Marshall August 30, 1975, in Mt. Sterling, IL and she survives. Elza was a logger for his entire career with the exception of a brief stint in the construction industry. He was an avid fisherman, who especially enjoyed bass fishing. Elza loved spending time outdoors ...