Geraldine Aldridge
Jun 11, 2014
Ms. Geraldine Aldridge, age 70 of Herrin, formerly of Johnston City, died at 10:19 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2014 in the Memorial Hospital in Herrin. She was born July 20, 1943 in Tamms, the daughter of Herman and Ruth Furlow Aldridge. Geraldine is survived by her mother, Ruth Aldridge of Johnston City; four sisters, Marie Qualls, Loretta Aldridge, Mary Aldridge...
Lavada Louise Pearson Baggott Simpson
Jun 9, 2014
Mrs. Lavada Louise Pearson Baggott Simpson, age 72 of Olmsted, died at 12:15 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2014 at her home. She was born November 3, 1941 in Jonesboro, the daughter of Robert Harold and Charlotte Louise Irwin Pearson. She married Raymond Baggott and later she married Lucine "Andy" Simpson on November 4, 2003. He preceded her in death on...
Evelyn L. Merk
Jun 8, 2014
Mrs. Evelyn L. Merk, age 87 of Jonesboro, died at 10:48 a.m. Sunday, June 8, 2014 in Delmar Gardens North in Florissant, MO. She was born October 19, 1926, in Jonesboro, the daughter of Bert Ervin and Eualia Goot Turner. She married Joseph M. Merk on August 10, 1947 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on February 25, 2011....
Leteisha Genele Pugh
Jun 2, 2014
Ms. Leteisha Genele Pugh, age 25 of Anna, died at 1:15 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2014 at her home in Anna after a long battle with cancer. She fought until the end. She was born March 13, 1989 in Carbondale. Leteisha is survived by her son, Eli Huff of Anna; parents, Michele Jo (Kevin) Starr of Anna; five sisters, Leneisha...
Linda Irene Moss Tripp
Jun 2, 2014
Mrs. Linda Irene Moss Tripp, age 65 of Cobden, departed this life at 3:05 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2014 at her home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Linda was born in Anna, Illinois, on August 31, 1948, the daughter of Dan C. Moss and Mabel Irene Sullivan Moss. She married the love of her life, Ira Dugan Tripp,...
Charles M. New
Jun 1, 2014
Mr. Charles Maurice New, age 65 of Cobden, died at 10:02 a.m. Sunday, June 1, 2014 at his home. He was born October 8, 1948 in Munci, Indiana, the son of Lee Hollis and Hazel Malone New. Charles is survived by his children, Cindy My Dung (Don Kopinsk) of Dallas, Tx, Lysa Nguyen of Phoenix, Az, Tina Seals, Charles New...
Laurence W. Bryan
May 30, 2014
Mr. Laurence W. "Butch" Bryan, age 67 of Anna, went to be with the Lord at 12:56 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2014 in the Cobden Rehab and Nursing Center. Laurence was born on March 9, 1947 in Millstadt, the son of Henry Cliffton and Nora Delephine Bryan. He married Susan Capps on December 15, 1984 in Perryville, MO. Laurence is...
Dr. Amos Rehberger
May 27, 2014
Dr. Amos Rehberger, age 89 of Brownsville, TX, formerly of Anna, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in the Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX. He was born April 18, 1925 in Mascoutah, IL, the son of Ralph and Mathilda Caroline Haas Rehberger. He married Beverly Bequeret on June 12, 2000 in Paducah, KY. Amos is survived...
Amos Rehberger
May 27, 2014
Dr. Amos Rehberger, age 89 of Brownsville, TX, formerly of Anna, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in the Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX. He was born April 18, 1925 in Mascoutah, IL, the son of Ralph and Mathilda Caroline Haas Rehberger. He married Beverly Bequeret on June 12, 2000 in Paducah, KY. Amos is survived...
Helen Edna Garner
May 26, 2014
Mrs. Helen Edna Garner, age 94 of Anna, died at 4:27 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2014 in the Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born July 7, 1919 in Union County, the daughter of William Chester and Lela Helen Carter Hatley. She married Edward Garner on October 9, 1937 in Cobden. He preceded her in death on July 3,...
Joann Levato
May 25, 2014
Ms. JoAnn Levato, age 58 of Jonesboro, died at 11:18 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2014 in the Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born October 15, 1955, the daughter of Anthony Martin and Olga Levato. JoAnn is survived by her sister, Rosette Biegerstaff of McLeansboro; one brother, Russell Levato of Mt. Vernon; other relatives and friends. She was preceded...
Helga Susan Pearl
May 25, 2014
Mrs. Helga S. Pearl, age 76 of Cobden, died at 2:07 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2014 in the Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born September 28, 1937 in Stuttgart, Germany, the daughter of Alfred and Meta Haus Voetterle. She married Raymond Henry Pearl Sr on June 5, 1954 in Germany. He preceded her in death on August 30,...
Nellie Marie Hall
May 25, 2014
Mrs. Nellie Marie Hall, age 93 of Anna, died at 9:05 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2014 at her home. She was born February 16, 1921 in Harco, the daughter of Frank and Bertie Capel Lewis. She married Paul Gene Hall on December 28, 1939 in Harrisburg. He preceded her in death on January 18, 1978. Nellie is survived by one...
Jerry D. Abernathy
May 24, 2014
Mr. Jerry D. Abernathy, age 55 of Jonesboro, died at 3:56 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2014 in the Union County Hospital in Anna. He was born March 5, 1959 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, the son of Dean and Margie Farmer Abernathy. He married Sharon Walker on December 29, 2000 in Jonesboro. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Abernathy...
Kylee Katherine Phipps
May 24, 2014
Kylee Katherine Phipps, of Anna, infant daughter of Jason and Samantha Phipps, died at 11:40 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2014 in the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. She was born May 24, 2014 in Carbondale. Kylee is survived by her parents, Jason and Samantha Osman Phipps; ; two brothers, Dakoda Merydith and Aiden Phipps; maternal grandparents, Melissa and Robbie Hale of...
Richard Day
May 24, 2014
Mr. Richard Day, 67 of Anna, passed away at 2:38 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 2, 1946 in Anna, the son of James F. "Bud" and Betty Jane Bartruff Day. He married Brenda Burge on October 22, 1966 in Anna. Richard is survived by his loving wife of forty...
Mellie Karraker
May 24, 2014
Mrs. Mellie Karraker, age 82 of Anna, died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2014 in the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born November 26, 1931 in Union County, the daughter of George and Mary Etta Gurley Manus. She married Carl Morgan on November 1, 1947 in Dongola, he preceded her in death on August 26, 1973....
Roy Delano Bridgeman
May 23, 2014
Mr. Roy Delano Bridgeman, age 77 of rural Anna, died at 12:07 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2014 at his home. He was born July 14, 1936 in Anna, the son of Leo J. and Vergie Williams Bridgeman. Roy is survived by his son, Roger Bridgeman of Anna; two daughters, Linda Hammond of Quincy, IL, Lois Brooks of Cobden; six grandchildren;...
Velma May Johnson Haney
May 22, 2014
Mrs. Velma May Johnson Haney, age 53 of Anna, died at 11:32 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2014 in the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. She was born May 8, 1961 in Melrose Park, Illinois, the daughter of Clifford E. and Margaret May Dillon Johnson. She married Jerry W. Haney in September of 1981 in Jonesboro. Velma is survived by her loving...
Mark D. Benson
May 22, 2014
Mr. Mark D. Benson, age 54 of Jonesboro, died Thursday, May 22, 2014 at his home. He was born January 30, 1960 in Aurora, the son of James William Benson and Margarette Francis Cunningham. Mark is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth (Matthew) Mannerpaac of Crystal Lake, IL; one son, Scott (Chelsea) Benson of Des Plaines, IL; one grandchild on the...
