Obituary Listing

Jan 4, 2024

Norma Frailey, age 86 of Buncombe, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN. She was born March 29, 1937, the daughter of Alonzo Lyle and Ora Florence (Johnston) Cline in Alton. On June 6, 1953 she married Fred Frailey in East Alton. He preceded her in death on January...

Jan 2, 2024

William Douglas "Doug" Stoner, age 59 of Buncombe, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at his home. He was born on August 23, 1964 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Bobby Dean and Ora Josephine "Jody" (Neal) Stoner.

Doug is survived by two sons, Josh (Randi) and Nathan Stoner; three grandchildren, Zakary Smith, Lydia and Sylvia Stoner;...

Dec 31, 2023

Mary Carolyn Rendleman, age 78 of Anna, died, Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born September 27, 1945 in Anna, the daughter of Charles and Martha (Brown) Miller. She married Larry Eugene Rendleman on March 26, 1965 in Jonesboro. Mary Carolyn is survived by her loving husband, Larry Rendleman of Anna; three...

Dec 30, 2023

Betty June Smith passed away on December 30, 2023 after a short illness. Betty was born June 29, 1935 in Climax, Georgia to parents Lloyd Woodward and Lavada (Cooper) Woodward both now deceased. She was preceded in death by her first husband Rufus A. Holt and her second husband Donald L. Smith. She was also predeceased by sisters Irene...

Dec 27, 2023

Richard Reynolds, age 85 of Anna, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at his home. He was born on April 13, 1938 in Jonesboro, the son of Robert L. and Sarah Viola (Burns) Reynolds. He married Emma Cobb on November 5, 1971. She preceded him in death on January 31, 2022. They cherished 50 years together.

Richard...

Dec 24, 2023

William Dean Bracken, age 61 of Anna, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on June 5, 1962 in Anna, the son of Bobbie Dean and Mildred Louise (Pender) Bracken. He married Pamela Diane Lazenby on July 10, 1982 in Anna. She preceded him in death on June 13,...

Dec 24, 2023

Jennifer "Jenny" Renee Davis, age 42, of Anna, Illinois, passed away peacefully after a long battle of cancer with her father by her side on December 24, 2023.

For those who knew Jenny, they would describe her as a sweet soul with a heart of gold who made you feel accepted and cared for. We thank Jenny...

Dec 22, 2023

Richard Bernard (Dick) Schaefer, 79, of Wolf Lake, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on December 22, 2023. Dick was born in Linn, Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri, receiving a master's degree in agricultural economics. In 1975, Dick married the love of his life, Ann Katherine "Kay" (Hall) Schaefer of St. Louis, Missouri.

Dick was...

Dec 21, 2023

Juliette Jane Goddard, infant daughter of Wyatt and Velinka (Markovic) Goddard, was born sleeping on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. At just 13 weeks, she was diagnosed with bilateral cystic hygroma and Turner Syndrome. She was a fighter, but Juliette lost her battle at 20 weeks.

Juliette is survived by...

Dec 18, 2023

Patrick Lee Clark age 63 of Anna, died Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Marion Veterans Affairs Long Term Care Facility.  He was born May 3, 1960 in Lansing, Michigan the son of Paisley and Vivian (Kennedy) Clark. He married Rebecca Hileman on March 9, 2002 in Vienna.

Patrick served his country in the United States Army....

Dec 17, 2023

David Lee Farris, age 58 of Cobden, died Sunday, December 17, 2023 in Cobden. He was born January 20, 1965 in Anna, the son of Tony and Edith (George) Farris.

David is survived by a sister, Connie Douthit of Granite City; special friend and caregiver, Cheri Beegle; good friend, Wanda Basler; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many...

Dec 17, 2023

Bernita Kay Smith, age 75 of Anna, died Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN. She was born November 6, 1948 in Dongola, the daughter of Amos and Lennas Wandalene (Watson) Corzine.

Bernita is survived by her son, John Paul Smith Jr. of Anna; daughter, Brandi Buck of Jonesboro; nine grandchildren, Steven Webb, Christina...

Dec 16, 2023

Susan Hase, 84, of Anna, Illinois passed peacefully from the hands of her family into the hands of her Father on December 16, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Laura "Susan" Penninger was born October 17, 1939 in Anna, Illinois to Clarence and Lois (Boyd) Penninger. She graduated from Anna-Jonesboro Community High School in...

Dec 15, 2023

Mary Louis Walker born November 26, 1929 to Henry and Hattie Lohman Walker was in Peoria, Il and passed away December 15th 2023. She was one of 9 siblings, 3 passed in which away in childhood.  Mary's connection to the Chamness family began nearly 50 years ago when she lived at City Care Center. Their paths crossed again in...

Dec 13, 2023

Joshua Thomas Peeler was born on July 30, 1993. He only had 30 short years to shine, leaving this world a better place on December 13, 2023.

Josh was raised in Dongola and Anna, Illinois, and resided in Southern Illinois his entire life. He was blessed with two beautiful daughters, Laken Renea Peeler and Eila River Peeler....

Dec 13, 2023

Floyd Richard Dallas, 91, of Anna, passed away on December 13th at his home. Floyd was born on September 8, 1932 in Anna, the son of Elbert and Hazel Carter Dallas of Jonesboro. He married Edna Clayton on April 8, 1952 in Jonesboro. She preceded him in death on August 8, 2022.

Floyd is survived by three...

Dec 10, 2023

Melba A. Cox, age 86 of Cobden, formerly of Plant City, Florida passed away at The Anchor of the Voyage in Marion, Illinois on December 10, 2023.  She was born August 4, 1937 in Granite City, IL, the daughter of Lee Edward and Elizabeth Faye (Turner) Trugillo.  She married James L. Cox on May 18, 2002 in Tampa, FL. ...

Dec 9, 2023

Nancy Sue Young, age 78 of Anna, died Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born May 6, 1945 in Anna, the daughter of Lowell Auburn and Juanita Ertis (Wood) Young.

Nancy is survived by her two daughters, Ilse Pierson of Dongola and Laura Pierson (Mark Miller) of Anna; two grandchildren,...

Dec 6, 2023

Perry Johnson, age 70 of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at his home. He was born May 11, 1953.

He is survived by all of his family and friends at Lincoln Square in Jonesboro. He will be dearly missed by those who knew him.

Funeral services for Perry will be at 11:00 a.m.  Monday,...

Dec 6, 2023

Darlene Sronce, age 72 of Cobden, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born April 6, 1951 in Alto Pass, the daughter of Albert Leon and Ara Sarena (Bittle) Dallas. She married Ray Dean Sronce October 8, 1971 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in...