Leota L. "Jeri" Manus
Aug 5, 2015
Mrs. Leota L. "Jeri" Manus, age 92 of Anna, died at 1:13 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2015 in the Anna Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born May 2, 1923 in Anna, the daughter of James Monroe and Mae Phillips Landis. Jeri is survived by her daughter, Carlena (Loyd) Thompson; four sons, Harold (Sharon) Wright, Terry (Mickey) Wright, Bruce (Susan)...
Perry James Dirden
Aug 3, 2015
Mr. Perry James Dirden, age 61 of Princeton, KY. died at 5:37 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2015 in Princeton, KY as a result of an automobile accident. He was born April 16, 1954 in Anna, the son of Jesse Edward and Mary Helen Harvel Dirden. Perry is survived by his two brothers, Lester (Christine) Dirden of Jonesboro, Larry Dirden of...
Steven E. Mcbride
Aug 3, 2015
Mr. Steven E. McBride, age 65 of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Anna, died at 11:41 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2015 in the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born July 22, 1950 in Danville, IL. Steven is survived by his three children, Justin (Brandy) McBride of Murphy, N.C., Emily (Nathan) Clutts of Buncombe, Courtney (Michael) Evans of Azle, TX.;...
Alexander Carmona
Aug 2, 2015
Alexander Carmona, age 2 of Cobden, died at 11:34 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2015 in the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. He was born March 19, 2013 in Carbondale, the son of Nicolas and Sandra Carmona. Alexander is survived by his parents, Nicolas and Sandra Carmona of Cobden; siblings, Lucero and Jose Jesus Carmona; grandparents, Felix...
Judy Ann Musgrave
Jul 28, 2015
Mrs. Judy Ann Musgrave, age 66 of Cobden, died at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015 in Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. She was born September 26, 1948 in Mississippi County, Missouri, the daughter of Clarence Allen and Billie Imogene Cagle Morehead. Judy is survived by her daughter, Diana Duty (Randy Baker) of Alto Pass; one son, Darrin Duty (Barbara Stierwalt)...
Nancy Rogers
Jul 23, 2015
Mrs. Nancy Rogers, age 76 of Jonesboro, died at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2015 at her home. She was born August 25, 1938 in Union County, the daughter of Lawrence H. and Vina M. White Ramsey. She married Burnie Rogers on April 12, 1974 in the Kornthal Church in Jonesboro. Nancy is survived by her loving husband, Burnie Rogers...
Thelma Jean Harvel
Jul 22, 2015
Mrs. Thelma Jean Harvel age 89 of Marion, formerly of Jonesboro, died at 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015, in the Hurricane Creek Assisted Living in Herrin. She was born February 6, 1926 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the daughter of Arthur and Lora Haney Garrison. She married Dempsey Harry Harvel on September 27, 1941 in Jackson, Missouri. He preceded her...
Lauren Nicole Holshouser
Jul 21, 2015
Ms. Lauren Nicole Holshouser, age 21 of Anna, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born June 24, 1994 in Murphysboro, the daughter of Jeffery S. and Allison Franklin Holshouser. Lauren is survived by her parents, Jeffery S. and Allison Holshouser of Anna; fiancé Dakota Brewer of Karnak; two brothers, Kenneth (Stephany) Holshouser...
Wanda L. Severs
Jul 20, 2015
Mrs. Wanda L. Severs, age 73 of Anna, died at 12:15 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2015 in the Illinois Veteran's Home in Anna. She was born December 18, 1941 in Cobden, the daughter of Richard and Lorena Amelia Damron Spiller. She married William Don Severs on June 26, 1989 in Paducah, Ky. Wanda is survived by her loving husband, William...
Joan Anne "Bhavana" "Bilqis Van Cleave
Jul 12, 2015
Joan Anne Van Cleave "Bhavana" "Bilqis" of Carbondale and formerly of Austin, Texas, was born December 14, 1952, in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts to Helen Lorraine Blaurock Van Cleave and Calvin Van Cleave. She moved to Austin, Texas with her parents and was raised there. She graduated from Reagan High School in 1970. A highlight of her high school years was...
Bill J Farris
Jul 11, 2015
Mr. Bill J. Farris, age 86 of Anna, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at 4:50 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015 at his home. He was born April 4, 1929 in Cobden, the son of Lawrence and Hazel Hughs Farris. He married Marjorie Louise Singleton on August 26, 1950 in Piggott Arkansas. She preceded him in death...
Clinton "Clint" Scott Musgrave
Jul 6, 2015
Clinton Scott Musgrave, age three years, nine and a half months, died at home on July 6, 2015. He was born September 21, 2011,the son of Anthony Scott Musgrave. Clinton was a beloved son, grandson, great-grandson, nephew and cousin. He is survived by his father, Anthony Scott Musgrave, his grandparents, Randy Musgrave and Judi Ray and Jeff and Leslie Harvel;...
Paul G. Otten
Jul 5, 2015
Mr. Paul G. Otten, age 92 of Jonesboro, died at 11:40 a.m. Sunday, July 5, 2015 in the Illinois Veteran's Home in Anna. He was born February 27, 1923 in Campbell, IL, the son of Henry and Louise Huch Otten. He married Virginia Williams on June 10, 1947 in Jonesboro. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Otten of...
Lonnie Dale Harvel
Jul 3, 2015
Lonnie Dale Harvel, 71, returned to his heavenly home on July 3, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. surrounded by his loving family. After a valiant battle with cancer, his devotion to his family, and firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Lonnie was born on October 16, 1943 in Anna, Illinois. He was born...
Rhyker Oliver Johns
Jul 3, 2015
Rhyker Oliver Johns, age 5 months, died at 6:23 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2015 at his home. He was born January 29, 2015 in Marion, the son of Joseph Ray Jr. and Megan Marie Williamson Johns. Rhyker is survived by his parents, Joseph Ray Jr. and Megan Johns of Anna; brother, Joseph Ray Johns III; paternal grandparents, Joseph Ray (Lynn)...
June Christ
Jul 2, 2015
Mrs. June Christ, age 96 of Cobden, died at 5:43 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2015 in the Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born February 7, 1919 in East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of Willoughby and Ethel Kibler Stephenson. She married Frank P. Christ on October 24, 1936 in Waterloo. He preceded her in death on...
Wilma H. Morris
Jun 29, 2015
Mrs. Wilma H. Morris, age 89 of Jonesboro, died at 7:04 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2015 at her home. She was born May 22, 1926 in Jonesboro, the daughter of Frank L. and Helen Mae Tripp Graham. She married Alan "Sox" Morris on May 4, 1945. He preceded her in death on January 16, 1994. Wilma is survived by her...
Jean Butterfield
Jun 27, 2015
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Butterfield, age 89 of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Southern Illinois, died June 27, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. She was born September 21, 1925 in Southern Illinois, the daughter of Levi and Flory Eddleman Ury. She married Earl Butterfield in 1943. Jean is survived by her children, Linda Butterfield of Dongola, Larry Butterfield, Lesa Mason and Lance Butterfield...
Sandra K. Tash
Jun 26, 2015
Mrs. Sandra K. Tash, age 55 of Tamms, died at 2:50 pm, Friday, June 26, 2015 at her home in Tamms. Sandra was born on September 6, 1959 in Granite City, the daughter of Paul and Dorothy (Gillam) Welzbacher. She married James Tash on November 4, 2003 in Memphis, Tennessee. Sandra is survived by her husband, James Tash of Tamms;...
Richard Rodger Patterson
Jun 25, 2015
Mr. Richard Rodger Patterson, age 72 of Cobden, died at 1:06 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015 in the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. He was born April 10, 1943 in Cobden, the son of James Albert and Alma Leone Williams Patterson. He married Marilyn Duskey on December 30, 1974. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn Patterson of Cobden; son,...
