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Evelyn  A Stearns

Evelyn A Stearns

Feb 11, 2014

Mrs. Evelyn A. Stearns, age 78 of Anna, stepped into eternity at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2014 to be reunited with her loving husband Shirley D. Stearns, whom she longed to see, and meet her Lord and Savior in all His Glory. She was born December 4, 1935 in Oraville, Illinois, the daughter of Theodore and Daisy Wisely Meininger....

Ronald  L. Gorst

Ronald L. Gorst

Feb 11, 2014

Mr. Ronald L. Gorst Sr., age 70 of Dongola, died at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2014 in the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. He was born June 28, 1943 in Elco, the son of Robert Sloan Wright and Ilean Jordan. He married Barbara Jean Ochs on July 23, 1962 in Waukegan, Illinois. She preceded him in death on October 30,...

Harry  O. Myers

Harry O. Myers

Feb 6, 2014

Mr. Harry O. Myers, age 87 of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and formerly of Wolf Lake, died at 5:15 am, Thursday, February 06, 2014 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born March 16, 1926 in Alto Pass, the son of Oliver Newton and Cora Verble Myers. He married Madrene Krach on December 31, 1946 in...

Timothy  Darren Samuels

Timothy Darren Samuels

Feb 6, 2014

Mr. Timothy Darren Samuels, age 45 of Anna, died at 11:54 a.m. Thursday, February 6, 2014 in the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. He was born April 28, 1968 in St. Charles, Illinois, the son of Joel D. Samuels and Doris Jean Jackson Samuels. He married Tammy Hinkle on June 22, 1991 in Ware. Tim is survived by his loving wife,...

Mildred  D. West

Mildred D. West

Feb 4, 2014

Mrs. Mildred D. West, age 89 of Anna died at 11:00 pm Tuesday February 4, 2014 at her daughters home near Alto Pass. She was born December 4, 1924 in Reyno, Arkansas, the daughter of Doc and Virgie Barton Lambert. She married Larkin West on August 19, 1944 in Corning, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on January 17, 2000....

Patricia Sue "Pat" Abernathy

Patricia Sue "Pat" Abernathy

Jan 31, 2014

Mrs. Patricia Sue "Pat" Abernathy, age 76 of Jonesboro, died at 7:52 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2014 in the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born May 13, 1937 in Dongola, the daughter of Roy and Evelyn Anderson Keller. Pat married Jason Ray Casey on May 1, 1955. Born from this union two daughters, Rebecca Sue and Nancy Elizabeth; and...

Joe Mccommons

Joe Mccommons

Jan 31, 2014

Mr. Joe McCommons, age 65 of rural Dongola, died at 11:50 am, Friday, January 31, 2014 at his home in Dongola. Joe was born on April 18, 1948 in Anna, the son of Ira Junior "Jod" and Betty June (Hileman) McCommons. He was united in marriage to Bonnie Dunn on July 15, 1966 in Union County. Joe is survived by...

Arty  Oard Adams

Arty Oard Adams

Jan 28, 2014

Mr. Arty Oard Adams, age 96 of Cobden, formerly of Cypress, died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2014 in the Anna Rehab and Nursing Center. He was born January 29, 1917 in the southeast corner of Union County, the son of Harrison and Grace Penrod Adams. Arty married Coleta Osman, she preceded him in death. He later married Reba...

Jason  Paul Caraker

Jason Paul Caraker

Jan 27, 2014

Mr. Jason Paul Caraker, age 41, of Cobden died Monday, January 27, 2014 in Cobden. He was born November 1, 1972, the son of Marvin and Mary Sue Moreland Caraker. He married Brandi Sadler on October 18, 2003 in Cobden. Jason is survived by his wife, Brandi Caraker of Cobden; two daughters, Jade and Adrianna Caraker; father, Marvin Caraker of...

Clifford  E. Manus

Clifford E. Manus

Jan 26, 2014

Clifford E. Manus, age 65 of Anna, died at 10:40 am, Sunday, January 26, 2014 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born on July 11, 1948 in Anna, the son of Lester E. and Juanita (Rhodes) Manus. Clifford is survived by two daughters, Jessica (Cara Beauchamp) Manus of Dongola and Samantha (Matthew) Burlbaugh of Cape Girardeau, MO; one...

Vincent  Y. Vercide

Vincent Y. Vercide

Jan 22, 2014

Vincent, age 20, of Cobden, Illinois passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014. He is survived by his parents, Joel and Luisa Vercide of Cobden, one sister, Theresa, family and friends. He was a second year student at Southeast Missouri University.He was a good friend who was generous with his time and always found humor in many things. He was never...

Betty  June Gibbs

Betty June Gibbs

Jan 20, 2014

Mrs. Betty June Gibbs, age 82 of Jonesboro, died at 11:02 pm January 20, 2014 at her home in Jonesboro. She was born November 29, 1931 in Saratoga, the daughter of Willie Everett and Mildred Nimmo Landis Trove. She married Wilburn Ray Gibbs on October 6, 1951 in Jonesboro. Betty is survived by her loving husband, Wilburn Ray Gibbs of...

Kathleen Winn

Kathleen Winn

Jan 18, 2014

Mrs. Kathleen Winn, age 90 of Saratoga, died at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014 in the Jonesboro Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born April 8, 1923 in Saratoga, the daughter of George and Nancy Catherine "Nannie" Russell Lence. She married David Darwin Williams; following his death she married Ray Rendleman. Later she married Collin Winn. Kathleen is survived...

Tania  Ann Davis

Tania Ann Davis

Jan 9, 2014

Mrs. Tania Ann Davis, age 50 of Auburn, Georgia, died Thursday, January 9, 2014 at her home. She was born August 24, 1963 in Montgomery Alabama, the daughter of Lawrence and Donna Jean Hunter Hancock. She married John S. Davis on November 14, 1998 in Gatlinburg, TN. Tania Ann is survived by her loving husband, John Davis of Auburn, Georgia;...

Mary  Joyce Lessar

Mary Joyce Lessar

Jan 7, 2014

Mrs. Mary Joyce Lessar, age 56 of Tamms, died at 8:36 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2013 in Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born August 11, 1957 in Anna, the daughter of James Wilburn and Betty Jo Noble Russell Vick. She married Melvin Dwayne Lessar on April 29, 1977 in Elco. Mary is survived by her loving...

Linda  Louise Craig

Linda Louise Craig

Jan 7, 2014

Mrs. Linda Louise Craig, age 71 of Jonesboro, died at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at her home in Jonesboro. She was born November 18, 1942 in Alto Pass, the daughter of Floyd Lewis and Opal Arcille Allen Swink. She married James Wilbourn Craig Sr. on October 3, 1959 in McClure. He preceded her in death on July 25,...

Janice Mary "Jan" Cook

Janice Mary "Jan" Cook

Jan 4, 2014

Mrs. Janice Mary "Jan" Cook age 43 of Anna, died at 6:08 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2014 at her home. She was born June 16, 1970 in Cape Girardeau, MO, the daughter of George Ray Tucker Jr. and Clara Mae Goodman Tucker. Jan is survived by her daughter, Ashley Cook of Anna; husband, Kevin Cook of Anna; two grandchildren, Braxton...

Annie  Mae Blaylock

Annie Mae Blaylock

Jan 3, 2014

Mrs. Annie May Blaylock, age 98 of Anna, died at 10:40 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2014 in the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born September 24, 1915 in McClure, the daughter of Aud and Ola May Clever Rogers. She married Charles Blaylock on July 18, 1936. He preceded her in death on April 6, 1995. Annie is...

Robert  "Bobby" Lannom

Robert "Bobby" Lannom

Jan 1, 2014

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Lannom, age 50 of Dongola, died at 3:46 p.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2013 at his home in Dongola. He was born September 14, 1963 in Anna, the son of Robert L. and Shirley M. Jerolds Lannom. He married Jovan Rodriguez. Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Jovan Lannom of Dongola; two daughters. Raelynn Lannom of Dongola,...

Eugene  "Gene" Childers

Eugene "Gene" Childers

Dec 31, 2013

Mr. Eugene "Gene" Childers, age 82 of Cobden, died at 4:35 a.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2013 in the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. He was born June 29, 1931 in Anna, the son of George and Nellie Nimmo Childers. Gene is survived by his three sisters, Reba Childers of Cobden, Ann (Floyd) Landis and Evelyn Fay (Delano) Bridgeman all...

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