- Stanley N. Braddy, 85, of Central City, died on Sunday, May 15, 2011, at his home. Stanley was born on Sept. 26, 1925, in Bluford, the son of Harve and Alta (Loyd) Braddy. He married Betty Smith in Piggott, Ark. on Nov. 14, 1946, and she preceded him in death. Mr. Braddy is survived by his sons, Bob Braddy and wife Debbie of Centralia and Dwaine Braddy and wife Wanda of Walnut Hill; daughters, Sheila Braddy of Centralia, Debbie Turner and husband David of Hannibal, Mo., and Lisa Williams of Herrin; brothers, Dennis Braddy and wife Marlene, Larry Braddy and wife Linda and Melvin Braddy all of Walnut Hill and Donald Braddy and wife Mildred of Cravat; grandchildren, Terry Charles and wife Janet, D'Lynn Braddy, Tracie Donnelly and husband Aaron, Jenny Curtis and husband Tony, Dustin Zima and Neysa Dix and husband Josh; great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Nicole, Zeke, Grace, Owen, Corinne, Meredith, Sydney, Jillian and Jesse; and Stanley's beloved cat, Boots. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and four brothers. Stanley was retired from Illinois Power after 42 years and was a lifetime area resident. He was a member of VFW Post 2055 and IBEW Union. Mr. Braddy's activity during World War II includes serving as a fireman on Rail Battalion, infantryman and military police. He landed on Omaha Beach, went up through France into Germany and the Rhine River Valley, serving with the 159th attached to 106th Division. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Irvin Funeral Home in Centralia with Jason Poznik officiating. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery with military honors accorded by VFW Post 2055 and American Legion Post 446. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or a local food pantry of the donor's choice and will be accepted at the funeral home. A special thanks has been given to his caregivers, Bonnie Belcher, Sally Ray and Andrea Ray. Irvin Funeral Home in Centralia is in charge of arrangements.