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Helen  Edna Garner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Phyllis  Ann Smith

Phyllis Ann Smith

May 19, 2014

Ms. Phyllis Ann Smith, age 65 of Cobden, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2014 in the Anna Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born April 8, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Herbert and Ila Lee Watson Smith. Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Richard) Clark of Cobden; three grandchildren, James, Bridget and Amber Clark;...

Patricia Clark

Patricia Clark

May 19, 2014

Mrs. Patricia Ann "Pat" Clark, age 81, of Anna, died at 6:39 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2014 in the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. She was born April 16, 1933 in Marion, the daughter of Willis Pearl and Flora Rendleman Heltsley. She married Ray H. Clark Jr. on November 11, 1947 in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on April...

Debra Dee "Debbie" Jackson

Debra Dee "Debbie" Jackson

May 18, 2014

Mrs. Debra Dee "Debbie" Jackson, age 61 of Anna, died at 9:50 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2014 at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born January 2, 1953 in Anna, the daughter of William James and Glenda May Treece Davis. She married Roger Jackson on June 12, 1971 in Anna. Debbie is survived by her husband...

Ryan  Alan Watkins

Ryan Alan Watkins

May 12, 2014

Mr. Ryan Alan Watkins, age 42 of Chester, formerly of Anna, died at 7:24 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2014 in Chester. He was born April 30, 1972 in Kingsville, Texas, the son of Ronnie and Kathie Womick Watkins. Ryan is survived by his parents, Ronnie and Kathie Watkins of Anna; maternal grandmother, Doris Womick of Anna; paternal grandmother, Wanda Watkins...

Vern Yancey

Vern Yancey

May 11, 2014

Mr. Vern Yancey, age 70 of Cobden, entered into his Lord's presence at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2014 at his home. He was born October 7, 1943 in Anna, the son of Clel and Gladys "Judy" Landis Yancey. He married Phyllis Houseman on March 22, 1980 in Anna. Vern is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Yancey of Cobden;...

Harold  D. Dillow  Sr.

Harold D. Dillow Sr.

May 11, 2014

Mr. Harold D. Dillow Sr., age 87 of Anna, died at 1:55 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2014 in the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. He was born July 8, 1926 in Anna, the son of Otis and Gertrude Beiglar Dillow. He married Charlene Elam on May 15, 1954 in Corinth, Mississippi. She preceded him in death on November 11, 2005. Harold...

Louise  B. Dillow

Louise B. Dillow

May 11, 2014

Mrs. Louise B. Dillow, age 93 of Anna, died at 11:26 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2014 in the Hidden Lake Care Center in St. Louis, MO. She was born November 16, 1920 in Jonesboro, the daughter of Guy and Hulda Reischauer Bowen. She married Joseph Burns Dillow on November 7, 1941 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on April...

John  Michael Spiess

John Michael Spiess

May 8, 2014

Mr. John Michael Spiess, age 65 of Anna, died at 1:42 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2014 at his home. He was born May 11, 1948 in Chicago, the son of John Spiess Sr and Lucille Gigliello. He married Alisa Lange on June 15, 1983 in Marion, IL. John is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Alisa Spiess of...

Paul Marr

Paul Marr

Apr 29, 2014

Mr. Paul Marr, age 88 of Jonesboro, died at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2014 in the Illinois Veteran's Home in Anna. He was born May 28, 1925 in Tekamah, Nebraska the son of Vere Frederick and Mabel Mildred Miller Marr. He married Donna Foster. She preceded him in death on March 23, 2013. Paul is survived by one son...

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