Obituary Listing

Dec 23, 2022

Jan Inman, age 82 of Cobden, died Friday, December 23, 2022 at his home. He was born November 22, 1940 in Cobden, the son of Forest Harold and Geraldine May (Fischer) Inman.

Jan is survived by his son, Douglas Inman and daughter, Cassandra (Gary) Sweitzer all of Cobden; five grandchildren, Nora Inman, Devyn Inman, Alexander Inman, Theron...

Dec 18, 2022

Marilyn Jones, age 77 of Dongola, died at 1:45 pm Sunday, December 18, 2022 at her daughter's home in Carbondale.  She was born June 23, 1945 in Jonesboro, Illinois, the daughter of Guy and Ina (Foster) Elkins.  She married the love of her life, Cliff Jones in 1981 in Jonesboro.

Marilyn is survived by her three sons,...

Dec 17, 2022

Patsy A. "Patty" Diaz, age 67 of Anna, formerly of Elco, Illinois passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Integrity Healthcare in Anna. She was born on June 29, 1955 in Elco, the daughter of Warren Harding and Edna Mae (Sharp) Davis. She married Nelson A. Diaz.

Patty is survived by her husband Nelson of Anna; a...

Dec 15, 2022

Jose Enrique Zavala 20 of Cape Girardeau, MO passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022. He was born on December 17, 2001 in Carbondale, the son of Crystal(Eastin) Goldsmith.

Jose survived by his parents, Crystal and Mike Goldsmith of Thebes; maternal grandmother, Crystal Cotzajay of Murphysboro;  one sister, Magali Zavala of Kentucky; three brothers, Ronaldo Perez of...

Dec 15, 2022

Diana Garner, age 71 of Waterloo, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on December 28, 1950 in Belleville, Illinois, the daughter of Milo and Edith (Furlow) Garner.

Diana is survived by her children, Cortney Mayer and Lance Buehler; six grandchildren, Lillyn, Grayce, Vivienne, Charlotte, Adilyn...

Dec 9, 2022

Travis Middleton, age 26 of Cobden, died Friday, December 9, 2022 at home. He was born, October 2, 1996 in Carbondale.

Travis is survived by his parents, Benjamin (Jacquelou) Middleton of Cobden and Jane (Smith) Brown of Anna; birth mother, Valerie Harris of Cobden; maternal grandmothers, Geraldine Smith and Betty Eagle both of Anna; paternal grandmother, Angie...

Dec 7, 2022

Phil Miller, 89, of Anna went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 7th, 2022. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family.

Phil was born in Thebes on February 19, 1933 and was raised on his family farm in Rock Springs Hollow. He graduated from Thebes High School in 1952 before being drafted...

Dec 3, 2022

Sharon Hunter, age 79 of Dongola, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at her home. She was born on April 1, 1943 in Anna, the daughter of Lester "Buck" and Wilma (Wright) Aden. She married Robert Hunter on July 8, 1976 in Anna. He preceded her in death on August 10, 2012.

Sharon is survived by her...

Dec 3, 2022

Jessie Lee Aldridge, age 93 of Cobden, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born on April 19, 1929 in Cobden, the son of Jesse and Edna (Sheppard) Aldridge. He married Shirley Yates on December 27, 1952 in Cobden.

Jessie is survived by his wife, Shirley Aldridge of Cobden; one son,...

Nov 30, 2022

Terri Lynn Hartline, age 47 of Cobden, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at her home. She was born September 26, 1975 in Carbondale, the daughter of Floyd and Ruby C. (Hobbs) McCann. She married Darrel Hartline on September 4, 1999 in Alto Pass.

Terri is survived by her husband, Darrel Hartline of Cobden; children, Bobbi Jo Hartline...

Nov 29, 2022

Saundra E. Sanders, age 77 of Anna, died Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Integrity Healthcare in Herrin. She was born June 6, 1945 in Cairo. She married Norman Russell Sanders on December 12, 1963 in Mound City.

Saundra is survived by her son, Nathan Sanders of Anna; sister-in-law, Joyce Sanders of Anna; other relatives and friends. She...

Nov 28, 2022

Elena Marie Kinsey, age 23 of Florida, died Monday, November 28, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. She was born August 3, 1999 in Kursk, Russia. Elena was the daughter of Russell and Jeanie Kinsey of Missouri.

Elena attended Cobden High School. She was a lover of all animals, especially cats.

Elena is survived by her parents,...

Nov 28, 2022

Helen Louise Williams, age 82 of Auburndale, Florida, formerly of Jonesboro, passed on to be with our Heavenly Father at 6:30 PM on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Florida. She was born on January 9, 1940 in Jonesboro, Illinois, the daughter of William Russell and Maude (Ellis) Sullivan. She married Lloyd Donald Huelson...

Nov 28, 2022

Shielda Wheaton, 71 years of age, passed on November 28, 2022, surrounded by family and dear friends. Shielda was born on February 20, 1951, the fourth child of Olin Frank and Clara Edna (Wright) Wheaton, in Anna.

Shielda is survived by two daughters, Angela (Scott) Horn of Carterville and Michelle (Keith) Bono of Anna; eight grandchildren, Josh...

Nov 26, 2022

Terri Michelle Hunt, age 40 of Anna, formerly of Christopher, went to her Heavenly home Saturday, November 26, 2022. She was born on August 18, 1982 in Murphysboro, the daughter of Mark and Brenda Robinson-Hunt.

Terri is survived by her children, Zachary Hunt and Haleigh Grizzell, both of Anna; her life partner, Anthony "Tony" Grizzell of Anna;...

Nov 23, 2022

Larry Mooney, age 75 of Carbondale, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, November 23, 2022. He was born March 16, 1947 in Jackson, Mississippi, the son of Thomas and Eva Elizabeth (Eubanks) Mooney. He married Brenda Boyer on November 10, 1970 in Marion.

Larry is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Mooney of Carbondale;...

Nov 22, 2022

Mary C. Casper, age 91 of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at her home. She was born February 22, 1931 in Dongola, the daughter of Clarence S. and Ellen C. (Lingle) McCommons. She married Waconda W. "Walkie" Casper on December 14, 1946 in Piggott, AR. He preceded her in death on April 14, 2007.

Mary is...

Nov 21, 2022

Johnnie Davis, age 77 of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at Union County Hospital. He was born on January 13, 1945 in Anna, the son of William Oscar and Flora (Tripp) Davis.

He is survived by his companion of 35 years, Audrey Davis; his children, John Oscar and Lisa Marie; grandchildren, Christina, Stephanie, Treven and...

Nov 15, 2022

Fawn Pete Follis, age 85 of Ware, went home to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born December 12, 1936 in Ware, the son of Coastal Lincoln and Lucile Marie (Morneweg) Follis. He married Carolyn Wilson of June 20, 1959 in Harrisburg.

Fawn is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Follis of...

Nov 13, 2022

Opal Doris Brimm, age 94 of Anna, died Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 7:14 am at her home in Anna surrounded by her family. She was born August 21, 1928 in Boyd's Peach Orchard in Anna, IL, the daughter of Francis and Lena Hinkle. She married Carl "Frog" Brimm on February 23, 1945. He preceded her in death on...