Obituary Listing

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...

Dec 4, 2023

Ronald Lee Keller, age 66 of Belleville, formerly of Union County, died Monday, December 4, 2023 in St. Louis University Hospital. He was born October 8, 1957 in Anna, the son of Billy Ray and Doris (Dunaway) Keller. He married Suzanne Bailey on June 4, 2005 in Germantown, IL.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Suzanne Keller...

Dec 4, 2023

Eugene McNeely age 91 of Anna, died Monday, December 4, 2023. He was born October 11, 1932 in Lake, West Virginia, the son of Ora and Inez (Craddock) McNeely. He married Barbara (Ellison) Poliszczuk on May 25, 1996 in Rockford.

Eugene was an over the road truck driver until this retirement. He enjoyed camping and taking road...

Dec 3, 2023

Andrew Wayne Chandler, age 31 of Cambria, died Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his father's home in Goreville. He was born on May 10, 1992 in Cape Girardeau, MO, the son of Darrell Chandler and Kelley Matlock.

He is survived by his mother, Kelley (Stephen) Gannon; father, Darrell (Tammy) Chandler; siblings, Mathew and Dustin Chandler, Holly Alexander,...

Dec 3, 2023

David Mitchell Ury, 64, of Jonesboro, IL, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, surrounded by his family after a courageous year battling cancer.

David was born on March 27, 1959, to Robert Ury and Mary Helen Cerny Ury in Jonesboro, IL. After David graduated from Anna-Jonesboro Community High School in 1977, he attended Shawnee Community College and...

Nov 30, 2023

Isaac "Ike" Richardson, age 74 of McClure, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville. He was born January 12, 1949 in Hornersville, MO, the son of C. W. and Esther (Barton) Richardson.

Ike is survived by his siblings, Barbara Sterling of Bakersfield, CA, Glenda Moore of CA, Katie Copert of MT, Brenda...

Nov 26, 2023

Leonard Landis, age 89 of Anna, died Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Integrity Health Care of Anna. He was born October 9, 1934 in Anna, the son of James Monroe and Maggie Mae (Phillips) Landis. He married Doris King on September 11, 1954 in Corrinth, MS.

Leonard is survived by his wife, Doris Landis of Anna; children,...

Nov 25, 2023

Clint Allen "Bubby" Spurlock, age 52 of Anna, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his home. He was born February 1, 1971 in Carbondale, the son of Johnny Spurlock and Phyllis Gunther.

Clint is survived by his mother, Phyllis Gunther of Paducah; father, Johnny Spurlock of Anna; sisters, Jenny Brown of Carmi and Rebecca Pender of...

Nov 16, 2023

J. Darling "Darlin" Elsner, age 71 of Anna, died Thursday, November 16, 2023 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born on January 3, 1952 in Granite City, the daughter of Ray Eldon and Betty May (Thomason) Wallace. She met the love of her life while she was working as a carhop at John's Drive-In...

Nov 10, 2023

Alice Edelman, age 87 of Anna, was born April 14, 1936 in Iron River, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur and Joy (Lace) Carlson. Her peaceful Heavenly Homecoming was November 10, 2023 while residing at The Voyage Assisted Living Center in Marion.

In 1957, Alice's career in nursing brought her to Union County, where she faithfully cared for...