Michael David "Mike" Smith
Feb 16, 2026
Michael David “Mike” Smith, age 75 of Jonesboro, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 16, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 8, 1950 in Anna, the son of William H. and Laura I. (Allen) Smith. He married Shirley Myers on April 18, 1968.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Smith...
Kenneth Alfred "Al" Lingle
Feb 16, 2026
Kenneth Alfred “Al” Lingle, was born on June 27, 1944 at the Hale-Willard Hospital in Anna, to Carl Alfred and Esther Grace (Crumbley) Lingle. He passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure. His loved ones were with him.
Al married Marilyn Jones on March 21, 1964...
James Larry Pickel
Feb 14, 2026
James Larry Pickel, age 81 of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026 at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. He was born on June 27, 1944 in Anna, the son of John C. Pickel and Juanita (Miller) Pickel. He lived his entire life on the family farm he dearly loved, where his deep connection to the land shaped...
Pamela Sue Casper
Feb 9, 2026
Pamela Sue Casper, age 71 of Carterville, formerly of Anna, died Monday, February 9, 2026. She was born on June 25, 1954 in Anna, the daughter of Waconda “Walkie” and Mary (McCommons) Casper.
Pam is survived by her sons, Ricky Shepard, Jr., Jason (Erin) Shepard and Jesse (Amy) Shepard; grandchildren, Nicholas, Connor and Clarity Shepard, Chase Strole...
David Dewayne "Catfish" Wright
Feb 8, 2026
David Dewayne “Catfish” Wright, age 64 of Carbondale, formerly of Union County, died Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born on August 9, 1961 in Anna, the son of Wayne “Dutch” and Shirley (Walker) Wright.
David is survived by his son, Josh Wright and step-daughter, Julie Kinder-Franklin both of Alamogordo, New Mexico;...
Michael Lee Estel
Feb 7, 2026
Michael Lee Estel, a devoted family man, passionate sportsman, and dedicated community servant, passed away on February 7, 2026, in Carbondale, Illinois. He was 81 years old. Mike was born on October 16, 1944, in National City, California, to Clarence and Kathlyn (Rosenberger) Estel during World War II. A lifelong resident of southern Illinois, he grew up as...
Robert F. "Bob" Hill
Jan 31, 2026
Robert “Bob” Hill, age 83 of Cobden, passed away, Saturday, January 31, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born December 23, 1942 in Cobden, the son of Walter and Mildred (Burris) Hill. He married Linda Craig, June 25, 1966 at the First Baptist Church in Anna.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Linda Hill of...
Sheila Ann Middleton
Jan 29, 2026
Sheila Ann Middleton, age 69 of Anna, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Deaconess Medical Center in Marion. She was born June 9, 1956 in Anna, the daughter of Russell and Ann (Salyers) Middleton.
She was a 1974 graduate of AJCHS. She loved playing in the band. She also played 1st base for the AJ Stars...
Doris Lorene (Dunaway) Keller
Jan 29, 2026
Doris Lorene (Dunaway) Keller, age 92 of Anna, died Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born on October 2, 1933 in Carbondale, the daughter of William Harry and Essie Mae (Burklow) Dunaway. She married Billy Ray Keller on June 1, 1951. He preceded her in death on February 9, 2021.
Doris is survived...
Judith Kay "Judy" Horn
Jan 28, 2026
Judy Horn, age 76 of Cobden, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. She was born May 13, 1949 in Makanda, the daughter of Earl and Evelyn Morella (Cobb) Lott. Judy married Gene Francis Horn on October 4, 1968 in Murphysboro. They have shared over 57 years of marriage.
Judy is survived by her...
Amanda Lea (Holderfield) Garcia
Jan 27, 2026
Amanda Lea (Holderfield) Garcia, age 45, passed away January 27, 2026. She was born on May 31, 1980 in Carbondale the daughter of Rhonda (Holderfield) Hernandez-Sanchez. She was raised in Murphysboro, Illinois and spent the last 10 years living in Virgina.
Amanda is survived by her son, Jaime Garcia; sisters, Jennifer Borjas (Holderfield), Ashley Hernandez (Holderfield),...
Clara Louise Cain
Jan 25, 2026
Clara L. Cain, age 96 of Jonesboro, went home to her Lord and Savior, Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was born October 9, 1929 in Douglas County, the daughter of Gordon Nelson and Desta Opal (Anderson) Peddycoart. She married Clifford D. Cain on December, 12, 1946 in Tuscola. He preceded her in death on May 7, 2020.
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Mary Jane Miller
Jan 23, 2026
Mary Jane Miller, age 80 of Cobden, peacefully went to meet Jesus, Friday, January 23, 2026 at Deaconess Medical Center in Marion. She was born December 20, 1945 in Anna, the daughter of Leo Wilson and LaWanda Marie (Stone) Swink. She married Larry Lee Miller on December 22, 1962.
Jane is survived by her loving husband of...
Esther Mae Barker
Jan 22, 2026
Esther Mae Barker, age 81 of Anna, died Thursday, January 22, 2026 at home with her family. She was born August 9, 1944 in Alto Pass, the daughter of Melvin Levi and Estella Alma (Fox) Tellor. She married Carroll “Sonny” Barker on January 21, 1972. He preceded her in death on January 24, 2007.
Esther is survived...
Paul Wayne Gibson
Jan 14, 2026
Paul Wayne Gibson, age 77 of Dongola, formerly of Alto Pass, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at home with his family by his side. He was born May 14, 1948 in Anna, the son of Rev. Johnnie Beauford and Lucille (Sides) Gibson. He married his childhood sweetheart, Shirley Clover. Paul was just 12 when he saw Shirley for...
Kathern Elizabeth "Kathy" Dillow
Jan 9, 2026
Kathern E. “Kathy” Dillow, age 82 of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born on October 9, 1943 in Anna, the daughter of Sam and Alice (Newton) Ellis. She married Gene Dillow on February 20, 1965.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Gene Dillow; children, Lynda Michelle "Shelly" Dillow...
Lloyd Dean Newman
Jan 4, 2026
Lloyd “Dean” Newman, 77, of Anna passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by family. He was born in Anna on November 14, 1948 to Archie Lloyd Newman and Ruth Lucille (Alger) Newman. He married Linda Faye Womack on December 14, 1968.
Dean is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda...
Janet Rae Ragan
Jan 3, 2026
Janet Rae Ragan, age 80 of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Saturday, January 3, 2026. She was born May 13, 1945 in Anna, the daughter of Herman and Margaret (Shephard) Pretzsch. She married Robert Logan Ragan on October 11, 1962 in Anna.
Janet is survived by her husband, Bob Ragan; children, Marla (Todd) Williams, Tyler Ragan,...
Raymond P. Flamm
Jan 2, 2026
Raymond P. Flamm, age 87 of Cobden, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born on July 31, 1938 in Cobden, the son of Adolph and Agnes (Bradac) Flamm. He married Janice Gray on August 29, 1958. She survives.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Janice Flamm of...
Janet Dabbs
Dec 31, 2025
Janet Dabbs, age 67 of Mill Creek, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 8, 1958 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the daughter of Grady and Imogene (Nolan) Dabbs. She married Cecil Salyers.
Janet is survived by her daughter, Addison Newell-Dabbs; sister, Lisa McClellan; brothers, Jerry and...
