Michael Owens

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the sudden passing of Michael Owens, known as "Wyte Mike", who left this world on Saturday, June 28, 2025, he was 34 years old.
Born on November 12, 1990 in Centralia, the son of Yvonne Marie Felton and Herschel Owens.
Mike is survived by his four children: Mercedes Smith, Treasure Owens, Michael D. Ellis, and Zahlayni, his father: Herschel Owens of Centralia, 4 brothers: Ronald Owens and wife Kari of Centralia, Christopher Owens of Centralia, David Hulsey of Okolona, AR, Charlie Felton of Centralia, and Nathan Felton of Centralia; 3 sisters: Rhonda Owens of Gurdon, Arkansas, Rebecca Sims of Mountain Home, AR, and Marilyn Owens of Centralia; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great-nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Yvonne Felton and David Hulsey, step-dad: Aaron Black, brother-in-law: Pierre Scott and uncle: Clifford Felton.
Mike had a passion for cooking food. He also enjoyed going fishing and listening to music. Mike had a big heart for his family and he will be missed.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family and will be accepted at the Funeral Home.
Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, are honored to be of service to Michael's Family, during this difficult time. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the Funeral Home Facebook page.