Obituary Listing

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Jun 2, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for William F. Scroggins. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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;...

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,...

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...

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...

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...