Obituary Listing

Jan 24, 2024

Jessica Grace Gore, age 35 of Anna, went to be with her savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. She was born November 24, 1988, the daughter of Gary Wayne Sr. and Cora (Burton) Davis. She married Jimmy Gore on October 11, 2019 in McClure.

Jessica is survived by her husband, Jimmy Gore; two sons, Deven...

Jan 22, 2024

Edward Eugene Pearl, age 72 of East Cape Girardeau, Illinois, died Monday, January 22, 2024 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born on August 2, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Edward Emery and Claudia Irene (Henderson) Pearl. He married Dianna Pearl in 1969. She preceded him in death on March 6, 2019.

Jan 21, 2024

Deon Wayne Warden, age 54 of Jonesboro, died Sunday, January 21, 2024 at his home. He was born on February 11, 1969 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Vernon Leon and Betty (Eads) Warden. He married Tina Croy on January 27, 1990. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2016.

Deon is survived by his...

Jan 19, 2024

Diana Marie Woolridge-Perry, age 69 of Carterville, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 at Herrin Hospital. She was born on February 20, 1954 in Anna, the daughter of Thomas "Tub" Coffman and Ellen Louise (Smith) Coffman. She married Kenneth "KP" Perry. He preceded her in death on July 6, 2016.

Diana is survived by her children, Robbie...

Jan 18, 2024

Margie Belle Bittle, age 97 of Jonesboro, passed away with her family by her side, Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was born September 17, 1926 in Anna, the daughter of Jacob and Lydia "Elizabeth" Treece Johnson. Marge, how she was affectionately known, married Walter Carl "Doc" Bittle on November 13, 1943 in Missouri. From that union was born three...

Jan 18, 2024

Glenn L. Winstead, age 100 of Carbondale, formerly of Cobden, died Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Manor Court in Carbondale. He was born on April 6, 1923 in Cobden, the son of James L. "Roy" and Ruby Hazel (Sinks) Winstead. He married Geraldine Brown at the First Baptist Church of Anna on February 4, 1945. She preceded him in...

Jan 17, 2024

Jane "Janie" Burnett Wargo crossed over into eternity on January 17, 2024. She was sweetness itself and the kindest, most loving, generous-hearted, giving, loyal, and courageous person anyone could ever know.

Janie was born on December 28, 1978, to Donald and Carol Burnett of Anna, IL. She was the baby of the family, and her sweet nature...

Jan 10, 2024

Claudia Kay Leslie, age 73 of Anna, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Integrity Healthcare in Anna. She was born, December 24, 1950 in Washington Park, the daughter of Calvin and Marguerite (Duvall) Leslie.

Claudia is survived by her daughter, Chelena Dewitt of Anna; son, Craig Leslie; grandchildren, Madison Mowell of Anna, Breezy Leslie (Hilery Hutchason) of...

Jan 7, 2024

Donald "Gene" Eddleman, age 92 of Anna, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his home. He was born on September 7, 1931 in Dongola, the son of Archie and Amy (Lingle) Eddleman. He married Emelia Angell on January 24, 1959 in Marion. They cherished 65 wonderful years together.

Gene is survived by his wife, Emelia Eddleman...

Jan 7, 2024

Margie Brown, age 85 of Anna, passed away January 7, 2024 at her home. She was born August 17, 1938 in Sesser, the daughter of Fay and Marguerite (Lasley) Brown.

Margie was a woman of Faith. She had a great personality and wonderful spirit. She will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to know her....

Jan 6, 2024

Betty L. Stricklin, age 80 of Anna, formerly of Harrisburg, died Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. She was born on July 25, 1943 in Rosiclare, the daughter of Sidney and Lucy (Henson) Ford. She married Bobby D. Stricklin. He preceded her in death on August 27, 1991.

Betty is survived by...

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...