Obituary Listing

Jul 24, 2023

Lydia Denét DeRossett, age 23 of Matthews, MO, formerly of Anna, Illinois died Monday, July 24, 2023 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO. She was born on September 30, 1999 in Murphysboro, IL.

Lydia is survived by her daughter, Caterina Azalea Ray Gammons of Missouri; her parents, Loyd Douglas DeRossett of Murphysboro and Emily (Eugene)...

Jul 24, 2023

Dale Boatright, age 70, of Anna passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born August 5, 1952, in Harrisburg, the son of Vernon Dale and Joann (Fiala) Boatright.

Dale is survived by Dee of Anna; his daughters, Michelle (Randy) Harris of Harrisburg, Heather Boatright of Anna, and Jennifer...

Jul 21, 2023

Beverly Garris-Rehberger, age 89 of Marion, died Friday, July 21, 2023 at Herrin Hospital. She was born on October 25, 1933 in East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of Preston R. and Virginia H. (Anderson) Bequeret. In December 1955, she married Herbert L. Garris, Sr. She and Herb met while roller skating and often proudly remarked that they could...

Jul 16, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Brad Lee Rendleman, age 70 of Jonesboro, who died on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at his home. Brad was born to Lee Roy "Leepy" and Roberta Forrest "Bertie" Rendleman on May 29, 1953. He was raised and grew up in Wolf Lake, where his love of farming...

Jul 15, 2023

Curtis Dwayne Treece, age 74 of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday July 15, 2023 at the Marion VA Medical Center Community Living Center and Palliative Care after battling M.D.S. blood disease. He was born August 6, 1948 at home in Wolf Lake, the son of Curtis L. and Velma M. (Bright) Treece. He married Dorthy Godwin on March 31, 1972...

Jul 12, 2023

April Glays, age 34 of Anna, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at her home after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. She was born on April 12, 1989 in Palos Heights, Illinois the daughter of Karl and Nadine (Nolan) Lebensorger. She married Brent Glays on June 28, 2014 in Ottawa, Illinois.

April is survived by...

Jul 11, 2023

Ethel Caren King, age 67 of Dongola, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at her sisters home. She was born March 1, 1956 in Anna, the daughter of Claude Eugene and Ellen (Tellor) Smith. She married Larry Eugene King. He preceded her in death.

Ethel is survived by her sister, Patricia Marie Dillow of Dongola; numerous nieces and...

Jul 11, 2023

Michael H. Summers, age 66 of Vienna, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was born September 2, 1956 in Anna, the son of Herschel Edward and Wanda Jane Brimm Summers.

Michael is survived by his son, Johnny (Kimberly) Summers of Carbondale; daughter, Crystal Gayle Charles (Michael Bell) of...

Jul 8, 2023

Robert L. "Bob" White, 94 of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, passed away on July 8, 2023 at home after a recently-discovered diagnosis of cancer. Bob was born September 26, 1928 to Alva "Whitey" and Daisy (Pitts) White near Anna, Illinois. He married Shirley Ann Russell on December 30, 1950 in Piggott, Arkansas.

Bob was a 1946 graduate of...

Jul 7, 2023

William Joel Bohannon, 94, of Godfrey passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023.  Born on March 6, 1929, he was the son of Roy and Vera (Butler) Bohannon.  He married Ada Marceline Cooley on August 31, 1948.  She preceded him in death on July 2, 2022. He is survived by two daughters, Linda (Russ) Borth of Normal, IL and...

Jul 7, 2023

Tina N. Arnold, age 66 of Anna, died Friday, July 7, 2023 at Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born on September 26, 1956 in Union City, TN, the daughter of A.G. Davies Arnold, Jr. and Bettie Clare (Sanders) Arnold.

Tina is survived by her mother, Bettie Arnold of Cobden; siblings, Shela (Jessie) Davis and Adell...

Jul 7, 2023

"Junior" John E. Clark, Jr., age 54 of Cobden, died Friday, July 7, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on June 24, 1969 in Anna, the son of John E. Clark, Sr. and Linda (Verbeck) Clark. He married Tammy Freyenberger on September 8, 1991 in Carterville.

Junior is survived by...

Jul 5, 2023

Eleanor Mae Keller, age 89 of Anna, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Parkway Manor in Marion. She was born December 9, 1933 in Harrisburg, the daughter of R. Dale and Bertha Elinor (Wies) Wilson. She married William S. Keller on June 10, 1967 in Des Plains. He preceded her in death on November 27, 1995.

Eleanor...

Jun 26, 2023

Merle Steven Gordon, age 57 of Anna, died Monday, June 26, 2023 at his home. He was born December 30, 1965 in Muskegon, MI, the son of Harold William and Myrtle May (Bissell) Gordon.

Merle is survived by his son, Andrew Gordon of Belleville; sister, Bonnie (Rick) Cast of Anna; brothers, Eugene (Barbie) Gordon of Ottowa, Raymond...

Jun 21, 2023

Don Ford, age 73 of Grand Tower, died Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born on September 17, 1949 in Anna, the son of Garnet and Martha (Wilson) Ford. He married Mary Rumfelt on November 15, 1974 in Wolf Lake.

Don is survived by his wife, Mary Ford of Grand Tower; a...

Jun 20, 2023

Mildred Louise (Pender) Bracken-Fox was at her home surrounded by her loving family when called by her Lord on June 20, 2023. She was born on June 7, 1934 in Union County, Illinois to her Christian-faith parents, Fred Hester and Helen Lucille (Rhodes) Pender. Mildred was baptized and saved in 1970 at the Assembly of God Church in Wolf...

Jun 20, 2023

Patsy Darlene Evans, age 66 of Cobden, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Jonesboro Rehab in Jonesboro. She was born on April 25, 1957 in Union County, the daughter of Jesse Marion and Grace Louise (Walker) Johns. She married Jackie "Jack" Dean Evans on June 1, 1980. He preceded her in death on August 10, 2008.

Patsy...

Jun 19, 2023

Ida May Smith, age 103 of Anna, died Monday, June 19, 2023 at the Voyage Senior Living of Anna. She was born on June 2, 1920 in DuQuoin, the daughter of William R. and Myrtle (Gilbreath) Macy. She married Merle R. Smith on December 11, 1957 in Corinth, Mississippi. He preceded her in death on October 27, 1988.

Jun 17, 2023

Deborah Jean (Metcalf) Musgrave passed away on June 17, 2023 after a short illness. She was born on October 4, 1956 in Honolulu, Hawaii to John and Roberta (Banden) Metcalf, while her father was stationed there in the U.S. Army. They almost named her Leilani, a nickname that she was often called. She will be missed by all.

Jun 16, 2023

Marilyn Sue Henson Leach, age 76 of Jonesboro, died Friday, June 16, 2023 at the Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born March 18, 1947 in Salem, the daughter of Vern and Ruth (McCluskey) Henson.

Marilyn is survived by her significant other, Eddie Reynolds of Jonesboro; daughter, Karen Lewis of West Frankfort; granddaughter, Mandy Greuter; great-granddaughter,...