Obituary Listing

Jan 16, 2025

Luke Sargent, born on August 16, 1982, in Peoria, Illinois, passed away on January 16, 2025, in his hometown of Jonesboro, Illinois. He was the beloved son of Sue Sargent and John Fouche.

Luke grew up in a large family with four brothers Mathew Fouche, James Sargent, Tim Fouche, John Fouche and three sisters Nicole Gaines, Ashley...

Jan 14, 2025

Alisa Lynn Wachsnicht, age 58 of Cobden, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Mercy Southeast Hospital. She was born July 20, 1966 in Union County, the daughter of William and Betty (Williams) Cast. She married Rodney Wachsnicht on December 28, 2007.

Alisa is survived by her husband, Rodney Wachsnicht of Cobden; fur babies, Bella and Duke; brother,...

Jan 14, 2025

Mark Gean Hubbs, age 62 of West Lafayette, Indiana died on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home.  He was born on November 20, 1962, in Joliet, Illinois. He is the son of Jennings Clifton "JC" and Jammie Jeannette (Harris) Hubbs. He married Misty Jackson on February 3, 1998.

Mark is survived by his wife, Misty Hubbs...

Jan 13, 2025

Kathryn Crider, age 92 of Anna, formerly of Manteno, died Monday, January 13, 2025 in Anna. She was born November 22, 1932 in Pomona, the daughter of George and Dora Della (King) Forby. She married William Marshall Crider on November 24, 1951 in Trussville, AL. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2008.

Kathryn is survived...

Jan 11, 2025

Merrilee Young, 83, passed away on January 11th, 2025, in Riverview, Florida. Merrilee was born to Mabel (Rion) and Cecil Baker on January 6, 1942 in Anna, Illinois. She graduated from Anna-Jonesboro Community High School in 1960. On Christmas Eve of 1959, she married Paul Ray Young, who preceded her in death in 2008. They shared 49 years of...

Jan 10, 2025

Larry Leon Hileman, age 81 of Anna, died Friday, January 10, 2025, at Deaconess Union County Hospital. He was born on June 28, 1943, in Union County, the son of Don W. and Alberta (Sronce) Hileman. He married Nancy Ann Sullivan on August 6, 1967.

Larry is survived by his wife, Nancy Hileman; sons, Larry Don Hileman,...

Jan 8, 2025

Christina E. Nickles, age 89 of Anna, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born on January 15, 1935, in Jonesboro, the daughter of Christ and Estella (Goodman) Nickles.

Christina is survived by her son-in-law, Douglas Meadows; grandchildren, Doug Meadows II and Mary Katherine (Terry) Meadows-Oatman; great-grandchildren, Alex Meadows,...

Jan 7, 2025

Cheryl April Anne Wright, age 76, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born June 16, 1948 in Meridian, TX. She married Kenneth Carlson December 3, 2002. He preceded her in death November 5, 2022.

Cheryl had a bright smile and cheerful personality. She worked for many years at the...

Dec 31, 2024

"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too."  - Yogi Berra

Janseen Hand, age 54, dedicated husband and father, born on June 26, 1970, in Carbondale, passed away on December 31, 2024, in Burghausen, Germany due to complications from a heart attack and infection. He was surrounded by several family...

Dec 30, 2024

Larry L. Wenger, age 83 of Smithton, died Monday, December 30, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 24, 1941 in Jonesboro, the son of Francis Louis and Clela Pauline (Godwin) Wenger. He married Cindy (Ring) Steelman on December 26, 1998 at Beech Grove.

Larry is survived by his wife, Cindy Wenger...

Dec 29, 2024

James William Dillow, age 81 of Perryville, MO, formerly of Anna, IL, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born on February 22, 1943, in Union County, the son of James and Clyde (Harris) Dillow. His mother and father died when James was a very small child. He was raised...

Dec 24, 2024

Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Miller, born February 10, 1951, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, near her home of Anna, Illinois, surrounded by her loved ones. She leaves behind a legacy of laughter, mischief, and a never-ending playlist of her own whimsical songs. Debbie, a self-proclaimed "forever girlfriend" of Mickey Mouse, now joins her parents, Francis "Peggy" and Dean...

Dec 22, 2024

Margaret Ruth Peeler, age 100 of Dongola, died Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born September 13, 1924 at home in Union County, the daughter of Johnny and Nellie (Knupp) Fisher. She married William Allen Peeler in 1945. He preceded her in death on February 18, 1993.

Margaret is survived...

Dec 21, 2024

Kenneth Woods was born August 25, 1940 and died December 21, 2024 at the age of 84. Ken was the seventh of ten children born to Lawrence and Lois Woods of Anna, Illinois, both of whom preceded him in death. Also preceding him were four brothers and two sisters, all of Illinois. He is survived by three brothers, Gene...

Dec 18, 2024

Barbara Sue Duckworth, age 75 of Anna, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 12, 1949, in Sikeston, MO, the daughter of Elisha and Bunav (Williams) Magee. She married James E. Duckworth on June 11, 1971.

Barbara is survived by her husband, James Duckworth; children, Sabrina Duckworth (Tony Davis)...

Dec 16, 2024

LaTonya Madden of Anna, formerly of Cairo, Illinois, passed away on December 16, 2024, at her home following the complications of a stroke. Latonya or "TT" came to be with us nearly two years ago and was so loved.

She lived previously at Pilot House in Cairo as well as Mulberry Manor in Anna. She had many...

Dec 16, 2024

Diana Marie McCleland, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 16 in Carbondale, at the age of 72, surrounded by loving family. Diane was born April 16, 1952 to Robert Flamm and Martha Flamm, nee Basler, in Anna.

After graduating from Cobden High School, she married the love of her life, Michael McCleland, in 1971 and...

Dec 15, 2024

Jerrie T. Clayton, age 89 of Anna, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Union County Hospital in Anna. He was born August 19, 1935 in Paragould, AR, the son of William Everett and Pearl (Smith) Clayton. He married Marie Burnley on December 12, 1959. She preceded him in death on December 15, 2016.

Jerrie is survived...

Dec 14, 2024

Gerald Wilbur Hileman, age 83 of Jonesboro, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Integrity Healthcare of Anna. He was born on March 23, 1941, in Jonesboro, the son of Lowell Wilbur and June E. (Powles) Hileman. He married Clarice Charlene Rosson on June 25, 1965, in Mill Creek. She preceded him in death on November 10, 2023.

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Dec 14, 2024

Daric Allen Smith, age 48 of Anna, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 19, 1976, in Aurora, Illinois, the son of David Allen and Judy Kay (Jackson) Smith. He married Amanda Bludworth on May 22, 2010, in Anna.

Daric is survived by his wife, Amanda Smith;...