Gerald Leon "Gary" Keller
Jun 13, 2023
Gerald Leon Keller, age 85 of Cobden, passed away June 13, 2023. He was born July 29, 1937 in Dongola, the son of Festus Lowell and Cleta Lilimae (Sheffer) Keller. Gary married Judith Anita Fuller on December 7, 1957 in Boonville, MS.
Gary is survived by his loving wife, Judy Keller of Cobden; daughter and son in...
James Ronald Riley
Jun 12, 2023
James R. Riley went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 12, 2023. Jim was born November 2, 1942 in Metropolis. Jim grew up on the farm in Karnak raised by his parents Ralph and Helen Anderson. Jim grew up on the family farm and had many adventures with his brothers Larry and Kenny.  Jim fondly shared...
Lori Gail Fischer
Jun 9, 2023
Lori Gail Fischer, age 51 of Jonesboro, died Friday, June 9, 2023 at Union County Hospital. She was born on August 3, 1971 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey the daughter of Carl and Carol (Riley) Fischer.
Lori is survived by her children, Samantha Stanczak of Kaysville, Utah, Tiffani Kovach of Toms River, New Jersey and Hailey Kovach...
Cheyenne Ellen Baggett
Jun 6, 2023
Cheyenne Ellen Baggett, age 25 of Carbondale, died Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born on January 31, 1998 in Carbondale, the daughter of William "Billy" Baggett and Candice "Candi" Clover.
She is survived by her fiancé, Joseph Anglin of Carbondale, two uncles, Michael (Grace) Brewer and Danny Brewer, all of Makanda;...
Gerhardt "Jerry" Schaefer
Jun 4, 2023
Gerhardt "Jerry" Schaefer, age 84 of Wolf Lake, died Sunday, June 4, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 25, 1939 in Linn, MO. He was the sixth of ten children born to William and Angela (Schroeder) Schaefer. He married Sharon Turkington on July 4, 1970. She preceded him in death on November 15, 2007. He married...
Ruby Jean (Landis) Middleton
Jun 3, 2023
Ruby Jean Middleton, age 93 of Vienna formerly of Jonesboro, died on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Heartland Reginal Medical Center in Marion. She was born on November 21, 1929 in Anna, the daughter of Willie Everett and Mildred Viola (Nimmo) Landis. She married Charlie Leslie Middleton on February 19, 1951 in Piggot, AR. He preceded her in...
Dolores J (Foster) Reynolds
Jun 3, 2023
Dolores J. Reynolds, age 88 of Reynoldsville, died Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born on October 1, 1934 in Wolf Lake, the daughter of Cleve and Gladys (Tiffany) Foster. She married the love of her life, Jackie Leon Reynolds, on September 8, 1951 in Wolf Lake. He preceded her in...
Margaret Ruth (Gee) Lipe
Jun 3, 2023
At 93 years of age, Margaret "Ruth" Lipe entered into her Father's open arms and her eternal Heavenly home, with her family by her side, on June 3, 2023. Ruth was born on September 14, 1929, in Makanda, to Orlan and Grace Gee, he preceded her in death on April 8, 1947. Ruth took Wayne "Red" Lipe to be...
Ann B. (Salyers) Middleton
Jun 3, 2023
On June 3, 2023, Ann B. Middleton passed away at home after a long battle with cancer. She was 86 years old. Ann was born in Lyon County, Kentucky, December 24, 1936.
Ann is survived by her husband, Russell Middleton; three children, Sheila Ann Middleton of Anna, Alan Middleton of Cobden and Lisa Tripp of Buncombe; grandchildren,...
William F. Scroggins
Jun 2, 2023
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Donald Vines
May 30, 2023
Donald Vines, age 83 of Cobden, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the Cobden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born August 27, 1939, the son of Lloyd and Edna (Landis) Vines. He married Bonnie Davis June 30, 1963.
Donald is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie Vines of Cobden; daughter, Jenni (Jake) Baggott of Dodgeville, WI;...
Dale Hickam
May 20, 2023
Dale Hickam, age 74 of Alto Pass, died Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. He was born April 13, 1949 in Alto Pass, the son of Aubrey and Lydia (Berry) Hickam. He married Vonda Parsons on December 24, 2008 in Alto Pass.
Dale is survived by his wife, Vonda Hickam of Alto Pass; daughter,...
Ladonna Rae (Stoner) Carter
May 19, 2023
LaDonna Rae Carter, age 92 of Jonesboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 19, 2023. She was born June 20, 1930, in Ullin, the daughter of Lena Crippen. She married George "Buster" Carter on October 7, 1947 in Piggott, AR. He preceded her in death September 4, 1999.
LaDonna is survived by...
Randy Herbert Baker
May 15, 2023
Randy Baker, age 57 of Alto Pass, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at his home. He was born June 19, 1965 in Union County Hospital, son of the late Denver and Wilda (Brent) Baker.
Randy graduated in 1984 from Cobden High School, and after high school he joined the United States Army. He spent some...
Donald Elbert Duty
May 15, 2023
Donald Elbert Duty, age 88 of Anna, died Monday, May 15, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. He was born on August 1, 1934 in Union County, the son of Elbert James and Goldie Marie (Williams) Duty. He married Sarah Lea (Dillow) on June 25, 1952 in Jackson, Missouri.
Donald is survived by his loving wife, Sarah...
Wilma (Dietz) Nicholson
May 9, 2023
Wilma Nicholson, age 94 of Grand Chain, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis. She was born on November 13, 1928 in East Liverpool, Ohio, the daughter of Albin and Leola (Burlingame) Dietz. She married Robert Nicholson on July 27, 1952. He preceded her in death on April 17, 2007.
Wilma...
Geneva (Sims) Trexler
May 9, 2023
Geneva Trexler, age 87 of Cobden, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born on January 20, 1936 in Blytheville, Arkansas, the daughter of Hazel (Fisher) Sims. She married Franklin Delano Trexler. He preceded her in death on December 28, 1996.
Geneva is survived by her children, Thomas, Ricky, Jackie and...
Sally (St. Cin) St. Charles
May 6, 2023
Sally St. Charles, age 43 of Cape Girardeau, MO, died Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau. She was born February 8, 1980 in Cape Girardeau, the daughter of Leslie Charles Jr. and Peggy (Eudy) St. Cin.
Sally is survived by her mother, Peggy St. Cin of Jackson, MO; father, Leslie Charles (Linda) St....
Opal M. (Inman) Ulrich
May 3, 2023
Opal Ulrich, age 94 of Anna, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the Integrity Healthcare in Anna. She was born February 24, 1929 in Karnak, the daughter of John and Ethel (Little) Inman. She married Joseph Augustine Ulrich on November 8, 1947. He preceded her in death on July 18, 2001.
Opal is survived by her daughter...
James Michael "Mike" Cook
May 2, 2023
James Michael "Mike" Cook, age 74 of Anna, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at his home. He was born on August 6, 1948 in Anna, the son of Lawrence W. and Jewell J. (Noble) Cook.
Mike is survived by his daughter, Michaela (Josh) Ames; a grandson, Walker James Ames; two brothers, Larry and Roger Cook; good friends,...
