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Terry Lee Davis
Sep 15, 2013
Mr. Terry Lee Davis, age 48, of St. Louis, formerly of Elco, died at 11:49 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2013 in the DePaul Health Center in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born April 17, 1965 in Elgin, the son of Milford and Wilma Lingle Davis. Terry is survived by his mother, Wilma Davis of Elco; three sisters, Beth (John) Bryant...
Keith Ellis
Sep 11, 2013
Mr. Keith Ellis, age 62 of Cobden, died at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at his home in Cobden. He was born November 20, 1950 in Murphysboro, the son of Merle Dean and Ruth Aleen Brothers Ellis. Keith is survived by his wife, Deborah Ellis of Cobden; two daughters, Kelle O'Malley of Anna, Courtney (T.J.) Piper of St. Louis,...
Shelby Jean Peshoff
Sep 5, 2013
Mrs. Shelby Jean Peshoff, age 43 of Anna, died at 8:48 a.m. Thursday, September 5, 2013 in the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. She was born October 16, 1969 in Anna, the daughter of Lowell and Faye Davis Rendleman Eastwood. Shelby is survived by her mother, Faye Rendleman of Anna; children, Ashley (Matt) Miller of Anna, Allisha Barnhart of Anna, Dustin...
Marcia B. Tellor
Sep 5, 2013
Mrs. Marcia B. Tellor age 82 of Anna, died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, September 5, 2013 in the Herrin Hospital in Herrin. She was born July 2, 1931 in Anna, the daughter of Samuel S. and Glenna M. Wilson Fox. She married Byrle D. Boyd on August 8, 1950 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on October 1, 1971....
James Irvin Shipley
Sep 3, 2013
Mr. James Irvin Shipley, age 80 of Jonesboro, died at 1:35 am, Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at his daughter's home in Anna. James was born on August 24, 1933 in Indiana, the son of Elonzo Irvin and Lucille (Tidd) Shipley. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. James is survived by four sons, Brian Shipley, John (Shavonna)...
Audrey L. Dusch
Aug 31, 2013
Mrs. Audrey L. Dusch, age 86 of Carbondale, formerly of Makanda, died at 4:40 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2013 in the Helia Healthcare Center in Carbondale. She was born March 16, 1928 in Alto Pass, the daughter of Henry and Mattie Grammer Bryant. Audrey is survived by her son, Anthony Dusch; one son in law, Francis Duty of Cobden; three...
Betty L. Lilly
Aug 29, 2013
Mrs. Betty L. Lilly, age 87 of Freeburg, formerly of Anna, died at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, August 29, 2013 in the Cedar Creek Assisted Living in Freeburg, IL. She was born April 21, 1926 in Alto Pass, the daughter of Oliver Wayne and Elva Avis Cavaness Lyerla. Betty is survived by one son, Bill Dewayne (Sharon) Lilly of Anna; one...
Robert G. "Bob" Lence
Aug 29, 2013
Mr. Robert G. "Bob" Lence, age 73 of Anna, died at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, August 29, 2013 at his home in Anna. He was born February 26, 1940 in Anna, the son of Frank G. and Minnie Snell Lence. He married Paula K. Fowler on November 10, 1962 in Red Bud, IL. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Paula...
Jo Ann Vedok
Aug 26, 2013
Mrs. Jo Ann Vedok, age 77 of Anna, died at 7:50 p.m. Monday, August 26, 2013 in the Anna Rehab and Nursing Center in Anna. She was born January 29, 1936 in Bloomington, Illinois, the daughter of James and Irene Harrington Sowder. She married John Vedok Jr. on November 29, 1957 in Crown Point, IN. He preceded her in death...
Audrey Aline Smith
Aug 26, 2013
Ms. Audrey Aline Smith, age 92 of Anna, died at 8:51 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2013 in the West Side Care Center in West Frankfort, IL. She was born November 11, 1920 in Alto Pass, the daughter of James Cleveland and Rosetta Stone Smith. Audrey is survived by her four daughters, Linda Jean Pescador of Centerville, IA, Donna Marie (John)...
Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Pind
Aug 24, 2013
Mr. Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Pind, age 52 of Anna, died at 9:33 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013 at his home in rural Anna. He was born June 17, 1961 in Anna, the son of James W. and Monica Irene Smith Pind. He married Bernice Musgrave on June 19, 1985 in Anna. Ronnie is survived by his loving wife, Bernice Pind...
Starr Lynn Morse
Aug 24, 2013
Ms. Starr Lynn Morse, age 50 of Anna, died at 4:44 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013 at her home in Anna. She was born January 30, 1963 in Baton Rouge, LA, the daughter of Winton Jr. and Evelyn (Burgess) Rich. Starr is survived by her children Jennifer Leigh (Josh) Long of Michigan, Josh Brent Baker of Anna, Jasmine Thyme (David)...
Linda G. Jones
Aug 24, 2013
Mrs. Linda G. Jones, age 60 of Anna, died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013 at her home in Anna. She was born January 18, 1953 in Anna, the daughter of Lester Eugene and Alma Blanche Cerny Wiley. She married Dale Jones on March 20, 1971 in Anna. Linda is survived by her loving husband, Dale Jones of Anna;...
Florence Elizabeth Bartruff
Aug 18, 2013
Mrs. Florence Elizabeth Bartruff, age 96 of Anna, died at 7:10 a.m. Sunday, August 18, 2013 in the Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born November 29, 1916 in Cobden, the daughter of Charles and Mary Elizabeth Hartley Brasel. She married Wayne Bartruff on July 5, 1947 in Union County. He preceded her in death on October...
Lorraine Judd
Aug 15, 2013
Mrs. Lorraine Judd, age 93 of Franklin, Tennessee and formerly of Anna, died at 9:35 pm, Thursday August 15, 2013 at the Manor at Steeple Chase in Franklin, TN. Lorraine was born on October 16, 1919 in Wolf Lake, the daughter of Clarence and Pearlie (Lindsey) Kimmel. She married Aley Judd in 1938 in Jackson, Missouri. Lorraine is survived by...
Charlie Jenkins
Aug 14, 2013
Mr. Charlie Jenkins, age 85 of University Park, Illinois, formerly of Cobden died Wednesday, August 14, 2013 in the Veterans Administration Hospital in An Arbor, MI. He was born September 30, 1927 in West Frankfort, Illinois, the son of Charles and Ora Dora Gunn Jenkins. Charlie is survived by his three children, Tom (Debra) Jenkins of Gansevoort, New York, Deborah...
Betty Joan Ayers
Aug 14, 2013
Mrs. Betty Joan Ayers, age 81 of Anna, died at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2013 in Madison Manor in Huntsville, Alabama. She was born January 6, 1932 in Cobden, the daughter of Henry and Vivian Hill Basler. She married Kermett W. Ayers on July 3, 1952 in Cobden. He preceded her in death on November 2, 2010. Joan is...
Collin Wesley Lyerla
Aug 13, 2013
Mr. Collin W. Lyerla Sr. age 89 of Anna, died at 11:25 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2013 in the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born November 4, 1923 in Alto Pass, the son of Milas Omar and Nora Lee Edmonds Lyerla. He married Ethelene Wright on July 1, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri. Collin is...
Rev. Norman C. Sloan
Aug 9, 2013
Rev. Norman C. Sloan, age 79 of Makanda, died at 4:15 a.m. Friday, August 9, 2013 at his home in rural Makanda. He was born June 17, 1934 in Dexter, IN, the son of Charles J. and Ruth (Park) Sloan. He married Mildred Fox on December 6, 1953. Norm is survived by his loving wife, Mildred "Millie" Sloan of rural...
Ervin L. Johnson
Aug 7, 2013
Mr. Ervin Johnson, age 83 of Anna, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at his daughters home in Marion. He was born September 7, 1929 in Balcom, the son of Willie and Ora Johnson. He married Wanda Mae Calhoun on October 7, 1950 in Anna. She preceded him in death on June 15, 2010. Ervin is survived by...

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