Rosetta A. Rhymer
May 1, 2015
Mrs. Rosetta A. Rhymer, age 90 of Anna, died at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 1, 2015 at her daughter's home in Anna. She was born November 11, 1924 in Elco, the daughter of George Sr. and Myrtle Dickerson Carter. Rosetta is survived by her children, Mary (Lacie) Betts of Tamms, Peggy (Paul) Roberts of Wood River, IL, Barbara Rhymer of...
Frank Edwards
Apr 28, 2015
Mr. Frank Edwards, age 92 of Ullin, died at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in the Integra Healthcare Center in Carbondale. He was born October 11, 1922 in Mildred, MO, the son of Claud and Velma Lois Kenny Edwards. He married Mary Starling on May 27, 1955 in Wolf Lake. She preceded him in death on July 18, 1986....
Rodney Wright
Apr 28, 2015
Mr. Rodney Eugene Wright, age 57 of Jonesboro, died at 6:32 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born January 21, 1958 in Anna, the son of Everett and Blanch Mathis Wright. Rodney is survived by his children, Michel (Shelly) Wright of Anna, Crystal (Bumper) Gurley of Alto Pass, and...
Waymon Eugene Belcher
Apr 25, 2015
Mr. Waymon Eugene Belcher, age 85 of Wolf Lake, died at 11:48 am, Saturday April 25, 2015 at his home in Wolf Lake. He was born on July 25, 1929, the son of Alvin and Pearl (Hood) Belcher. He was united in marriage to Barbara Nadine Smith of Cobden on February 13, 1955 in Ware. Waymon is survived by his...
Lena "Jane" Emery
Apr 23, 2015
Mrs. Lena "Jane" Emery, age 93 of Indianapolis, passed away on April 23, 2015. She was born March 1, 1922 in Cobden, the daughter of Herman and Ruth Rose Brown. She married Gene Emery on June 25, 1946 in Crown Point, IN. He preceded her in death in 1985. Jane is survived by her daughter, Donna (Jeff) Cover; grandchildren, Gina...
Mary E. Hodges
Apr 23, 2015
Mrs. Mary E. Hodges, age 86 of Woodstock, IL, formerly of Cobden, died Thursday, April 23, 2015 in the Centegra Hospital in Woodstock. She was born June 10, 1928 in Pomona, the daughter of Albert and Lettie Wilmouth Nipper. She married Thomas F. Hodges on June 14, 1975 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on January 28, 2000. Mary...
Francis E. "Hoss" Bradley
Apr 20, 2015
Mr. Francis E. "Hoss" Bradley, age 70 of Anna, died at 10:14 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2015 at his home. He was born May 29, 1944 in Cairo, the son of James Francis and Louise Tanner Bradley. Hoss is survived by his nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend, Debbie Jones of Anna; other realtives and many friends. He was preceded...
Lucille E. Daisy
Apr 10, 2015
Mrs. Lucille E. Daisy, age 94 of El Paso, IL, formerly of Anna, died at 6:12 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2015 at Heritage Health in El Paso, IL. She was born August 18, 1920 in Anna, the daughter of Jasper and Frances Lyerly Douglas. She married Robert A. Daisy on December 25, 1940 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death...
Joseph Davidonce Sr
Apr 7, 2015
Mr. Joseph David Sronce, age 64 of Willisville, formerly of Mill Creek, died at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in Cobden. Joseph was born July 21, 1950 in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of David and Jewel (Brown) Sronce. Joseph's favorite Bible verse was John 3:16. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working on cars, motorcycles and walking. Joseph...
Vurline Brasel
Apr 7, 2015
Mrs. Wilma Vurline Brasel, 88, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the Union County Hospital Long Term Care after a brief battle with cancer. Vurline was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1926 to William and Lanie (Smith) Clayton. Vurline started working at age 16 for Florsheim Shoe Factory and quit after 10 years to become a stay-at-home mother...
Ethel Hassfield
Apr 6, 2015
Mrs. Ethel Hassfield, age 83 of Jonesboro, died at 6:00 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2015 at her home. She was born March 8, 1932 in Jonesboro, the daughter of Herman and Marie Tucker Ralls. She married Robert Hassfield on May 8, 1954 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on January 3, 1996. Ethel is survived by her brothers and...
Kendall Fay Guthrie
Apr 6, 2015
Mr. Kendall F. Guthrie, age 73 of Cobden, died at 1:40 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2015 in the Anna Rehab and Nursing Center. He was born February 9, 1942 in Alto Pass, the son of Vero Roy and Elva E. Hale Guthrie. Kendall is survived by his three sons, Steven Guthrie of Alabama, Timothy Guthrie of Cobden, and Scott Guthrie...
Susie Berniece Kelley
Apr 6, 2015
Mrs. Susie Berniece Kelley, age 88 of Doniphan, Missouri, formerly of Anna, died at 12:40 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2015 in Doniphan. She was born August 12, 1926 in Union County, the daughter of Roy and Lena Wildy Brimm. She married Roscoe F. Kelley on October 31, 1969 in Jackson, Missouri. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1997....
Richard F. Duke
Apr 6, 2015
Mr. Richard F. Duke, age 75 of Jonesboro, died at 9:55 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2015 at his home. He was born February 9, 1940 in Granite City, Illinois, the son of Dewey and Frieda Christiansen Duke. He married Phyllis Jeanne, and she preceded him in death. Duke is survived by his niece, who he lived with, Susan (Leonead) Kern...
Asher Zoromski
Apr 6, 2015
Asher Zoromski, stillborn son of Sekara Zoromski, was born on April 6, 2015 at 11:47 p.m. in the Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Asher is survived by his mother, Sekara Zoromski of Jonesboro; brother, Kiefer Zoromski of Jonesboro; grandfather, Bruce Zoromski of Jonesboro; and aunt, Tiffany Zoromski of Marion.He was very loved by his family and will always be a cherished memory.
Charles E. "Chuck" Gaddis
Apr 3, 2015
Mr. Charles E. "Chuck" Gaddis, age 75 of Dongola, died at 4:54 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2015 in the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. He was born February 1, 1940 in Anna, the son of Edgar "Dick" and Juanita Hickam Gaddis. He married Janet Bowen on June 27, 1964 in Reno, Nevada. Chuck is survived by his loving wife,...
Thomas E Adams
Apr 1, 2015
Mr. Thomas E. Adams, age 99 of Jonesboro and formerly of Anna, died at 7:45 pm, Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at his home in Jonesboro. He was born on July 15, 1915 in Wolf Lake, the son of Thomas Jefferson and Grace Ellen (Brown) Adams. Thomas married Mabel C. Rion on September 23, 1949 in Piggott, Arkansas.Thomas is survived by...
Eddie D. Livesay
Mar 29, 2015
Mr. Eddie D. Livesay, age 82, of Ormond Beach, FL, formerly of Wolf Lake, died peacefully at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2015 at his daughters home. He was born July 23, 1932 in Wolf Lake, the son of William and Nora Mae Davis Livesay. He married Mary Ruth Eaves on January 3, 1953 in Pocahantas, Arkansas. She preceded him...
Howard King
Mar 29, 2015
Mr. Howard King, age 97 of Anna, died at 5:42 am, Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the Woodland Hills Nursing Home in Marble Hill, MO. He was born on July 26, 1917 in Eddyville, the son of J.E. and Alva (Morse) King. He was united in marriage to Faye Rose on July 17, 1943 in Harrisburg. She preceded him in...
Roy Raymond "Cotton" Hartline
Mar 27, 2015
Mr. Roy Raymond "Cotton" Hartline, age 104, died peacefully at 2:30 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2015 in the Illinois Veteran's Home in Anna. He was born on January 28, 1911 in Mt. Glen, the son of Julious and Ethel Lasley Hartline. Cotton lived in Union County all his life, except for his service in the Navy during WWII. He married...
