Obituary Listing

Jul 9, 2024

Marcelo Amezquita, age 41 of Cobden, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at his home. He was born on July 23, 1982 to Pastor and Griselda (Flores) Amezquita. He married Alma Duran.

He is survived by his wife, Alma Duran Amezquita; children, Jennifer and Elizabeth Amezquita and David Duran; siblings, Fidel, Marin, Alejandro and Armando Amezquita; nieces, nephews,...

Jul 7, 2024

Rosemary H. Heern, age 91 of Memphis, Tennessee formerly of Makanda, Illinois died Sunday, July 7, 2024 in Memphis. She was born on November 25, 1932 in Cobden, Illinois, the daughter of Leo and Margaret (Basler) Brumleve. She married Jesse C. Heern on April 30, 1953. He preceded her in death on April 3, 1997.

She is...

Jul 6, 2024

 Phillip Richard Episcopo, Jr., age 38 of Anna, died Saturday, July 6, 2024 in Anna. He was born on August 1, 1985 in Trenton, New Jersey, the son of Phillip R. Episcopo, Sr. and Regina Brooks. 

 He is survived by his children, Jolena, Angelina, Julianna Episcopo and Emma Welsh and their mother, Joan Episcopo, Aizlyn and Zayleigh Clover, and their mother,...

Jul 6, 2024

Linda Simpson, age 79 of Springfield, formerly of Anna, died Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Regency Care of Springfield. She was born on April 13, 1945 in Makanda, the daughter of Albert R. "Abe" and Cecile A. (Perry) Craig.

Linda is survived by her children, Craig Simpson, Christy Bivens (Jack Bivens) and daughter-in-love Carline Simpson; grandchildren, Jacob...

Jul 5, 2024

Patricia Lou Chandler, age 89 of Kenton, TN passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 in Dyer, TN. She was born October 6, 1934 in Jonesboro, IL, to the late Lloyd W. and Verla R. (Russell) Shelton. She married Jerry "Jack" C. Chandler on August 2, 1975 in Jasper, Indiana. He preceded her in death on March 12, 2002.

Jul 2, 2024

Betty L. Wright, age 87 of Anna, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at her home. She was born on April 11, 1937 in Alto Pass, the daughter of Jewel and Mildred Marie (Dixon) Sims.

Betty is survived by two brothers, Harvey and Ralph Sims; two sisters, Pat Woodin and Jenny Halleck, a nephew she raised, Donnie...

Jun 29, 2024

Viola Lambdin, age 87 of Anna, formerly of Wolf Lake, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Villas of Jackson in Jackson, Missouri. She was born on November 29, 1936 in Anna, the daughter of Wilbert and Agnes (Smith) Eastman. She married Charles Lambdin on August 28, 1954 at the First Methodist Church in Anna. He preceded her...

Jun 21, 2024

Jonathon M. Brim, age 39, was born to Michael and Deirdre (Brim) Bradley on February 9, 1985. He went to be with God on June 21, 2024.

Jonathon served in the United States Army. He loved camping, hiking, or anything that had to do with the outdoors. He was a free spirit and enjoyed moving around, seeing...

Jun 13, 2024

Dale Lynn Pender, age 69 of Anna, died Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the Marion Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was born April 17, 1955 in McLeansboro, the son of Jimmie D. and Vernita May (Miller) Pender.

Dale is survived by his daughter, Kim (Adam) Dillon of Anna; sons, Travis "T.J." Pender of Missouri, Randy Pender of...

Jun 12, 2024

Gary Boyd Langston, age 85 of Jefferson City, MO, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024.  He was born August 8, 1938 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Arthur and Bernetta (Boyd) Langston. He married Barbara Beeler on February 27, 1971 in Fairview Heights.

Gary worked may years for Cotton Belt Railroad as a conductor until his retirement....

Jun 11, 2024

Lawrence E. Larson Ph.D., age 87 of Georgetown, TX, formerly of Southern Illinois, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Georgetown, TX.  Larry was born September 8, 1936 in Chicago, IL. to the late Laurence S. Larson and Fern Miller of Marion, IL.  Larry married Ruth Shirley Brasel in 1960.

Dr. Larson is survived by his wife Ruth...

Jun 9, 2024

Harold Wayne Hubbs, age 88 of Anna passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Integrity Healthcare of Anna. He was born February 25, 1936 in Anna, the son of James Ray and Florence (Haire) Hubbs. He married Lawanda Mae Turner on November 23, 1983. She preceded him in death September 27, 2022.

Harold was a longtime member...

Jun 8, 2024

Michael Sevenski III, age 50 of Dongola, died Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Union County Hospital in Anna. He was born on December 20, 1973 in Gaylord, MI the son of Michael and Jeanette (Follo) Sevenski. He married Brandy Bradford on December 31, 2013.

Michael was a member of CrossPointe Church of God in Anna. He loved...

Jun 7, 2024

Larry Dean Greer of Belknap, IL passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his beloved Chow Chows, Cheyenne and Molly. These girls were the love of his life. Larry remained single and dedicated his entire life to taking care of his parents and the family farm. He was born in Belknap on May 12,...

Jun 2, 2024

Sarah Lea Duty, age 88 of Anna, died Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. She was born July 20, 1935 in Cobden, the daughter of Claude Eugene and Dessie Lea (Casey) Dillow. She married Donald Elbert Duty on June 25, 1952 in Jackson, Mo. He preceded her in death on May 15, 2023.

She...

Jun 1, 2024

James D. "Jim" Brown, age 84 of Jonesboro, died Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Southeast Mercy Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO.  He was born July 1, 1939 in Jonesboro, the son of Glenn Elmer and Ava Lucille (Slicker) Brown. He married Irma (Wenger) Kelley on July 11, 2003 in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Jim proudly served his...

Jun 1, 2024

Catalina Duran De Charicata, de 80 años, de Cobden, murió el sábado 1 de junio de 2024 en su casa rodeada de su familia. Nació el 24 de noviembre de 1943 en México, hija de Frutoso Durán Chávez y Manuela Juárez Paneda.

A Catalina le sobreviven su esposo, Alberto Charicata de Cobden; tres hijos, Lilia Charicata Durán,...

May 30, 2024

Deacon Patrick W. "Pat" Patterson, age 78 of Cobden, died Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Extended Care in Clayton, MO. He was born March 9, 1946 in Chicago, IL, the son of Harold George and Verla E. (Wolfe) Patterson. He married Joan Ruberry on September 9, 1967 in Evergreen Park, IL.

Pat is survived by...

May 30, 2024

Dan Wilson, age 95 of Wolf Lake, passed away Thursday May 30, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 14, 1929 in Wolf Lake, the son of Dewey G. and Mary Caroline (Rendleman) Wilson.

Dan honorably served his country in the United States Army. He loved the Lord and was a faithful member...

May 30, 2024

Marsha Gail Yates, age 73 of Cobden, died on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at her home. She was born December 24, 1950 in Carbondale, the daughter of Gilbert L. and Bette (Ridgeway) Hartline. She married Jack Gordon Yates, Jr. on April 17, 1990 in Billings, Montana. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2021.

Marsha is...