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Charlene Hileman

Charlene Hileman

Nov 10, 2023

Charlene Hileman, age 80 of Jonesboro, died Friday, November 10, 2023 at her home. She was born March 1, 1943 in Anna, the daughter of Charles and Erie J (McCommons) Rosson. She married Gerald Hileman on June 25, 1965, in Mill Creek.

She is survived by her dear husband, Gerald Hileman of Jonesboro; son, Scott Hileman of...

Terry Turner

Terry Turner

Nov 5, 2023

Terry Turner, age 76 of Buncombe, died Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 1, 1947 in Cobden, the son of Paul and Ellen (Coleman) Turner. He married Carolyn Newman on April 1, 1967 in Anna.

Terry is survived by his wife, Carolyn Turner; three daughters, Renee Barresi, Penny Trimble and Amy...

Nancy Anne (Lyskawa)  Munsell

Nancy Anne (Lyskawa) Munsell

Nov 3, 2023

Nancy Anne Lyskawa Munsell, age 71 of Witt, formerly of Anna, died Friday, November 3, 2023 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. She was born May 8, 1952 in Chicago, the daughter of Frank and Annalee (Montgomery) Lyskawa. She was raised by her maternal grandparents William and Leeta Montgomery after the death of her father in March of 1954....

James D. "Jim" Whitehead

James D. "Jim" Whitehead

Nov 3, 2023

James D. "Jim" Whitehead, aged 65 of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at Herrin Hospital. He was born August 1, 1958 in East St. Louis, the son of William Thomas and Hildred (Hulet) Whitehead. He married Lisa Minton on January 21, 1984. She preceded him in death December 5, 2015.

Jim is survived by his...

Karen (Parrott)  Trammel

Karen (Parrott) Trammel

Nov 1, 2023

Karen Trammel, age 68 of Cobden, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at home, surrounded by her family. She was born October 19, 1955 in Shiloh Valley Township, the daughter of Carl Eugene and Wanda Lee (Graves) Parrott. She married Terry Lee "T-Ball" Trammel on July 7, 1973 in Anna. He preceded her in death on July 2, 2019....

Lynda Gayle (Harvel)  Newton

Lynda Gayle (Harvel) Newton

Oct 29, 2023

Lynda Gayle (Harvel) Newton, age 62 of Smithland, KY, died Sunday, October 29, 2023 at her home. She was born March 30, 1961 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, the daughter of Fred and Constance (Rose) Harvel.

Lynda is survived by her mother, Constance Harvel of Jonesboro; husband, Mike Newton of Smithland, KY; daughter, Christina Mull; step-children, Chad (Jessica)...

Jeffrey Bennett

Jeffrey Bennett

Oct 25, 2023

Jeffrey Bennett, age 65 of Alto Pass, passed away October 25, 2023 at his home. He was born December 14, 1957 in Red Bud, the son of William Thomas and Esther Evelyn (Hickam) Marks.

He is survived by his children, Jeffrey (Crystal) Bennett and Kimberly Bennet, both of Villa Rica, Georgia; grandchildren, Bella, Joshua, and Sierra Bennett,...

Steven Ray Bauer

Steven Ray Bauer

Oct 25, 2023

Steven Ray Bauer, age 70 of Anna, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was born March 8, 1953 in Anna, the son of Fred E. Jr. and Nell Louise (Ellis) Bauer. He married Sue Ellen Adams on May 5, 1975 in Charleston.

Steven is survived by his loving wife, Sue Bauer; son, Shon (Meagan) Bauer; daughter, Shannon...

Mary J Crowell

Mary J Crowell

Oct 24, 2023

Mary J. Crowell, age 80 of Anna, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Integrity Healthcare of Anna. She was born on July 14, 1943 in Union County, the daughter of Thomas William and Florence Jeanette (Obermiller) Crowell.

Mary is survived by her sisters, Martha Rhodes and Mildred Duty; nephews, Gary Rhodes, Larry (Becky) Quertermous and Michael Quertermous;...

Julia (Lawrence)  Grammer

Julia (Lawrence) Grammer

Oct 24, 2023

Julia Grammer, age 96 of Makanda, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. She was born February 26, 1927 in Okmulgee, OK, the daughter of William O. and Alice G. (Fletcher) Lawrence. She married Carrol Grammer on September 17, 1950 in El Monte, California. He preceded her in death on April 17,...

Larry Lang

Larry Lang

Oct 22, 2023

Larry Lang, age 70 of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Indiana. He was born April 8, 1953 in Dongola, the son of Junior Laverne "Red" and Doris (Nicholson) Lang. He married Laura Dirden on August 21, 1999 in Anna.

He is survived by his wife of twenty-four years, Laura Lang...

Dale Coastel Follis

Dale Coastel Follis

Oct 19, 2023

Dale Coastel Follis, age 91 of Marion, passed away peacefully at his son's home on October 19, 2023. He was born October 10, 1932, the son of Coastel and Lucile (Morneweg) Follis.

Dale is survived by his wife, Billie. He is also survived by his daughter, Melanie (David) Craig of Carterville; two sons, Timothy Follis of Carterville...

Ruth Anne (Ryan)  Kirby

Ruth Anne (Ryan) Kirby

Oct 16, 2023

Ruth Anne Kirby, age 84 of Dongola, died Monday, October 16, 2023 at Integrity Healthcare in Anna. She was born on April 27, 1939 in Salem, the daughter of Patrick and Thelma (Garrison) Ryan. She married Ralph "Pat" Kirby. He preceded her in death on December 12, 2015.

Ruth is survived by her children, Lenny Beszczynski, Rowdy...

Stacy J. (Reichert)  Bennett

Stacy J. (Reichert) Bennett

Oct 13, 2023

Stacy J. Bennett, age 61 of Cobden, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born on December 23, 1961 in Joliet, the daughter of Samuel L. and Shirley (Miller) Reichert. She married Ed Bennett on August 18, 1984.

Stacy is survived by her husband, Ed Bennett of Cobden; three...

Charlene D. (Dover)  Pitts

Charlene D. (Dover) Pitts

Oct 11, 2023

Charlene D. Pitts, age 78 of Anna, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Integrity Healthcare of Marion. She was born on July 12, 1945 in Anna, the daughter of Charles A. and Pearl Amanda (Adams) Dover. She married Richard Pitts on April 4, 1964. He preceded her in death on December 9, 2017.

Charlene is survived...

Helen Kathleen (Fuller)  Arnold-Sanders

Helen Kathleen (Fuller) Arnold-Sanders

Oct 7, 2023

Helen Kathleen Arnold-Sanders, age 96 of Anna, died Saturday, October 7, 2023 at her home. She was born on August 22, 1927 in Union County, the daughter of Chester and Zora Mae (Pearce) Fuller. She married William "Deak" Arnold in 1944. He preceded her in death in 1969. Later she married Thomas H. Sanders. He preceded her in death...

Betty J. (Murray)  Stegle

Betty J. (Murray) Stegle

Oct 5, 2023

Betty J. Stegle, age 87of Anna, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, October 5, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born July 15, 1936 in Cobden, the daughter of William and Bertie (Burnett) Murray. She married James Charles Stegle on October 6, 1955 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on October 2, 2007....

Carla Sue (Ragan)  Hileman

Carla Sue (Ragan) Hileman

Oct 4, 2023

Carla Sue Hileman, age 59 of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 26, 1964 in Carbondale, the daughter of Robert Logan and Janet Rae (Pretzsch) Ragan. She married Joe Hileman on February 26, 1983 in Anna.

Carla is survived by her loving husband, Joe Hileman of Jonesboro; children,...

Mary E. (Sullivan)  Howell

Mary E. (Sullivan) Howell

Oct 4, 2023

Mary E. Howell, age 92 of Marion, formerly of Chicago, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Parkway Manor in Marion. She was born September 10, 1931 in Jonesboro, the daughter of Daniel Webster and Velma (Hancock) Sullivan.

After graduation from Anna Jonesboro High School, and Carthage College she met her future husband, Richard "Dick" Howell. They married...

Dennis Wesley Baggott

Dennis Wesley Baggott

Oct 2, 2023

Dennis Wesley Baggott, age 67 of Anna, formerly of Cobden, died Monday, October 2, 2023 at the Illinois Veteran's Home in Anna. He was born December 30, 1955 in Anna, the son of Conrad W. and Norma J. (Bevil) Baggott.

Dennis is survived by his sister, Cynthia (Gerry) Boehne of Kevil, KY; brothers, Conrad Wayne Baggott of...

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