Longtime Tugboat Captain Dale Wesbrook Dies at 60

Wesbrook was a member of First Baptist Church in Mt. Olive and enjoyed cooking, hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley-Davidson.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Dale Andrew Wesbrook, a 60-year-old tugboat captain from Staunton, Illinois, passed away on February 15, 2026 at Community Hospital of Staunton. Wesbrook worked for ADM in St. Louis and was a member of First Baptist Church in Mt. Olive. He is survived by his son, three grandchildren, five siblings, and his companion Donna Sales.

Why it matters

Wesbrook's passing marks the loss of a longtime community member and active outdoorsman in the Staunton area. His obituary highlights the close-knit family and faith connections that were central to his life.

The details

Wesbrook's visitation was held on February 19 and his funeral services on February 20 at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton, with burial following at Spangle Cemetery near Livingston. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother-in-law, and a great-niece.

  • Wesbrook passed away on February 15, 2026.
  • Visitation was held on February 19, 2026 from 5 to 8 p.m.
  • Funeral services were held on February 20, 2026 at 10 a.m.

The players

Dale Andrew Wesbrook

A 60-year-old tugboat captain from Staunton, Illinois who worked for ADM in St. Louis and was a member of First Baptist Church in Mt. Olive.

Ty Wesbrook

Dale Wesbrook's son, who lives in Crawford, Georgia.

Donna Sales

Dale Wesbrook's companion.

George A. Wesbrook

Dale Wesbrook's late father.

Lucinda (Barber) Wesbrook

Dale Wesbrook's late mother.

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The takeaway

Dale Wesbrook's obituary highlights the close-knit family and faith connections that were central to his life as a longtime community member and active outdoorsman in the Staunton area.