Bethany Nicole Johnson
Oct 25, 2011
Miss Bethany Nicole Johnson, age 19, died at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in Anna. She was born on June 16, 1992 in Carbondale, the daughter of Roy Scott Johnson of Paragould, AK and Jennifer Lang Hileman of Anna. Bethany is survived by her mother, Jennifer Lang Hileman (Chad Barron) of Anna; her father, Roy S. (Becca) Johnson of...
Grace Oretha Abernathie Brusco
Oct 22, 2011
Mrs. Grace Abernathie Brusco, age 95 of Cobden, died at 2:07 a.m. Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the Anna Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born May 9, 1916 in Olive Branch, IL, the daughter of Frank Paul and Margaret Wilson Campbell.She married Bertram LaFoon in 1935. In 1946 she married Earl Abernathie and moved to Cobden with her two...
Dorothy L Thieke
Oct 19, 2011
Mrs. Dorothy L. Thieke, age 45 of Jonesboro, died at 10:25 a.m. October 19, 2011 at her home in Jonesboro. She was born September 23, 1966 in East Prairie, Missouri, the daughter of Frankie Murray and Virginia Magee. Dorothy is survived by one daughter, Megan Tash (Ryan Chapman) of Anna; expected grandson, Clayton Scott; her mother, Virginia Magee Casey of...
Ronald Dean Sinks
Oct 19, 2011
Mr. Ronald Dean Sinks, age 56 of Anna, passed away peacefully at his home at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2011 after losing his battle with cancer. He was born November 23, 1954 in Peoria, the son of John and Katie Agnes Todd Sinks. Ronald was survived by his mother, Katie Agnes Todd Sinks; three brothers, John (Julie) Sinks of...
William Richard "Dicky" Tally
Oct 16, 2011
Mr. William Richard "Dicky" Tally, age 55, of Jonesboro, went home to live his life eternal on October 16, 2011. He was a Christian man of great faith and a friend to all who knew him. He was a loving husband, father and "Daddo". He was born September 5, 1956 in Cairo, the son of Jerry Donald and Rita Sue...
Susie Goins
Oct 15, 2011
Susie Goins, age 77 of Jonesboro, died at 11:35 am, Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the Union County Hospital in Anna. Susie was born on August 13, 1934 in Anna, the daughter of Oscar "Bosco" and Mae (Absher) Ray. She married Ted Goins, Jr. 59 years ago in Murphysboro. Susie is survived by her husband, Ted Goins, Jr. of Jonesboro;...
Rosie C. Fear
Oct 15, 2011
Rosie C. Fear, age 86 of Anna, died at 9:15 am, Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the Anna Rehab & Nursing Care Center. Rosie was born on June 26, 1925 in Shelbyville, TN, the daughter of James and Alice (Ethridge) Cunningham. She was a member of the Wolf Lake Faith Assembly Church. Survivors include her husband, Luther Fear, Jr. of...
Theresa A. Fuller
Oct 13, 2011
Theresa A. Fuller, age 103, of East Peoria, formerly of Cobden, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the Fondulac Rehab & Health Care in East Peoria, IL. She was born June 7, 1908 in Mound City, IL, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Vangilder Rendleman. She married Roy V. Fuller. He preceded her in death on March...
Robert Michael Basler
Oct 9, 2011
Mr. Robert Michael Basler, age 75, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Cobden, died at 3:32 p.m. Sunday, October 9, 2011 at St. Luke's on the Plaza. He was born February 25, 1936 in Cairo, IL, the son of Robert J. and Dora Ella Mann Basler. He married Penelope E. North on November 29, 1969 in Crystal Lake, IL. Mike...
Dora Mae Jackson
Oct 8, 2011
Mrs. Dora Mae Jackson, age 94 of Cobden, died at 2:10 a.m. Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. She was born May 21, 1917 in Mildred, MO the daughter of David and Dora Elizabeth Edwards.Dora is survived by her three children, Ronald Green of Dongola, Harold Green of Cobden and Norma Kimmel of Jonesboro; fifteen grandchildren; forty-four...
Phillip Andrew Johnson
Oct 6, 2011
Mr. Phillip Andrew Johnson, age 63 of Anna, died at 10:10 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2011 at his home in Anna. He was born January 24, 1948 in Chicago, IL, the son of Delwyn Charles and Marjorie Rita Duncan Johnson. He married Linda Klemm on June 13, 1981 in Glen Ellyn, IL. Phillip is survived by his wife Linda Johnson...
Donald E. Merkley
Oct 4, 2011
Donald E. Merkley, age 67 of Anna, died at 10:40 pm, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at his home. He was born on January 16, 1944 in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Vic and Selma (Freidman) Merkley. Don married Elizabeth Goetz on December 27, 1976 in Jonesboro. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in the Vietnam conflict...
Chester Dale Coder
Oct 2, 2011
Mr. Chester Dale Coder, age 87 of Anna, died at 10:26 p.m. Sunday, October 2, 2011 at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Marion. He was born December 26, 1925 in North Liberty, IN, the son of Sylvester and Ethel Coffman Coder. He married Karen L. Nelson on June 10, 1987 in Las Vegas, NV. Chester is survived by his...
Kenneth Wayne Dodd
Oct 1, 2011
Kenneth Wayne Dodd, age 92 of Anna, died at 10:25 pm, Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna. He was born on September 4, 1919 in Jonesboro, the son of Addison B. and Ethel (Rushing) Dodd. Kenneth went through the Jonesboro grade school and onto Anna-Jonesboro High School, graduating in 1937. After graduating from high school...
Wilma Jane Sweitzer
Sep 30, 2011
Wilma Jane Sweitzer, age 77 of Jonesboro, died at 10:04 am, Friday, September 30, 2011 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born on March 27, 1934 in Delta, Missouri, the daughter of Lesley Manuel and Flora Ann (Jones) Chapman. She married Fred Sweitzer on July 3, 1963 in Maryville, IN and he preceded her...
Neda Pearl Jackson
Sep 26, 2011
Neda Pearl Jackson, age 78 of Lexington, NC and formerly of Ware, died on Monday, September 26, 2011 in Lexington, NC. She was born on October 7, 1932 in Union County, the daughter of Thomas and Blanche (Wildy) Johnson. Neda is survived by one son, Bob Jackson of Ware; two daughters, Terry Jane Jackson of Lexington, NC and Doris Quick...
Harold Garrett
Sep 26, 2011
Harold Garrett, age 77 of Anna, died at 1:10 am, Monday, September 26, 2011 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born in Anna on May 20, 1934, the son of Otis and Ivy (Brimm) Garrett. Harold married Betty Jane Eastwood on June 7, 1957 in Anna. Harold is survived by his wife, Betty Garrett of Anna; two...
Theodore Sherfy, Jr.
Sep 23, 2011
Mr. Theodore Sherfy, Jr., age 68 of Jonesboro, died at 3:10 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2011 at his home. He was born March 24, 1943 in Venice, Illinois, the son of Theodore and Florence Spangler Sherfy, Sr. He married Connie Lu Aldridge on September 12, 1966 in Odessa, Texas. Theodore is survived by his wife, Connie Sherfy of Jonesboro; 3...
James W. Gentry, Jr.
Sep 23, 2011
James W. Gentry, Jr., age 59 of Anna, died at 3:45 am, Friday, September 23, 2011 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. James was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 5, 1951, the son of James W. and Helen (Hudson) Gentry, Sr. James is survived by his father, James W. Gentry, Sr. of Hopkinsville, KY; three sons,...
Peggy Ann Hileman
Sep 21, 2011
Peggy A. Hileman, age 65 of Jonesboro, died at 9:13 am, Friday, September 23, 2011 at the Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born on September 9, 1946 in Tamms, the daughter of Clyde and Lillian (Porterfield) Henderson. Peggy married Stanley Hileman on July 30, 1966 in Anna and he survives. Peggy was employed at the Anna Wal-mart store...
