Oliver G. Ridgway
Apr 3, 2022
Oliver G. Ridgway, age 81 of Anna, died Sunday April 3, 2022 at the Marion Veterans Community Living Center. He was born November 18, 1940 in Anna, the son of Donald and Velda Mae (Green) Ridgway. He married Glenda Sloan who preceded him in death on December 21, 1999. He later married Phyllis Womack who also preceded him in death...
Marilyn Pender
Apr 3, 2022
Marilyn Pender, 81 of Cobden, died Sunday, April 3, 2022 at her home. She was born on January 7, 1941 in Carbondale, the daughter of Clarence E. and Mary (Stanley) Dillon. She married Paul Pender on November 5, 1983. He preceded her in death on March 17, 2022. She is survived by her sister, Linda Dillon Garner Parks; a stepson,...
Jewell Annette Mchughes
Apr 2, 2022
Jewell Annette McHughes, age 87 of Anna, died Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Integrity Healthcare in Anna. She was born on February 8, 1935 in Hornersville, MO, the daughter of Noble and Zella (Adams) Eaves. She married Kenneth Russell McHughes and he preceded her in death. Jewell is survived by her daughters, Cathy Yates and Diane Cobb of Anna; grandchildren,...
Shirley (Brown) Devore
Apr 2, 2022
A very gracious and much-loved lady, Shirley Ann DeVore, of Carbondale, departed this world at 8:00 pm, April 02, 2022, destination Heaven. Shirley passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by mementos of her loved ones, with the soft gospel croons of her favorite singers Hank Williams and Patsy Cline playing in the background.
The daughter of Earl...
Shirley Jean Smoot
Mar 30, 2022
Shirley J. Smoot, 82 of Anna, died Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Union County Hospital Long Term Care. She was born on March 29, 1940 in Anna, the daughter of Rayburn A. and Mary Alice (Barringer) Russell. She was raised in Saratoga and was a lifelong resident of Union County. She married Kenneth "Smokie" Smoot on March 16, 1968 in...
Ronnie Dean Bond
Mar 29, 2022
Ronnie Dean Bond, 65 of Dongola, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at his home. He was born on May 24, 1956 in Anna, the son of Archie and Pauline (Haynes) Bond.He is survived by his siblings, Virgil Williams, Louise Mowell, Calvin, Earl and Carl Bond; a cousin, Brenda Haynes; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death...
Barbara Irene Glasco
Mar 22, 2022
Barbara Irene Glasco passed away at 9:43 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. She was born June 28, 1935, at home in Ashland, IL, the daughter of Clyde and Lula Mae Clemons. She married Keith DuWayne Sr. on March 16, 1957, in Ashland. He preceded her in death on February 16, 2017. Barbara is survived...
Kenneth "Kenny" Broadway
Mar 21, 2022
Kenny Broadway, age 61 of Anna, died Monday, March 21, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, IN. He was born May 22, 1960 in Union County, the son of Jim and Hilda (Werner) Broadway. He married Barbara Smith on September 5, 1981 in Anna. Kenny is survived by his wife, Barbara Broadway of Anna; brothers, Mike Broadway of Cobden...
Betty Marie George
Mar 18, 2022
Betty Marie George, age 75 of Anna, died Friday, March 18, 2022 at her home. She was born January 22, 1947 in Carbondale, the daughter of Lawrence Calvin and Mildred Marie (Smith) Blessing. Betty is survived by her mother, Mildred Blessing of Cobden; son, Larry (Kelle) George of Dongola daughter, Denise Reynolds of Anna; five grandchildren, Nick Reynolds, Jerald Reynolds,...
Paul Wayne "Pp" Pender
Mar 17, 2022
Paul Wayne "PP" Pender, age 83 of Cobden, died Thursday, March 17, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. He was born January 11, 1939 in Alto Pass, the son of Fred and Helen (Rhodes) Pender. He married Marilyn Dillon on November 5, 1983 in Cobden. Paul is survived by his wife, Marilyn Pender of Cobden; son,...
Cathy Elkins Freeman
Mar 12, 2022
Cathy Elkins Freeman, age 62 of Jonesboro, died Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born July 20, 1959 in Anna, the daughter of Robert and Geneva (Tucker) Elkins. She married Michael Freeman on February 14, 1999 in Jonesboro. Cathy is survived by her loving husband, Michael Freeman of Jonesboro; mother, Geneva Elkins of...
Johnnie Foster Sr.
Mar 8, 2022
Johnnie Foster Sr., age 76 of Anna, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at the Union County Hospital. He was born July 24, 1945 in Perks, the son of Walter and Aileen (Chesney) Foster. He married Carolyn Davis on April 15, 1995 in Union County. Johnnie is survived by his wife, Carolyn Foster of Anna; children, John Foster Jr. of Mounds...
Lillie L Houseman
Mar 3, 2022
Lillie L. Houseman, 80 of Lick Creek, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. She was born on September 8, 1941 in Anna, the daughter of Ralph and Vesta (Fisher) Rider. She married Arthur Houseman on November 23, 1974. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2017. She is...
Roy Amos Pratt
Mar 2, 2022
Roy Amos Pratt, age 93 of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the Marion VA Medical Center. He was born June 20, 1928 in Anna, the son of Roy Lee and Wilda Alma (Toler) Pratt. He married Ruth Eileen Bevan on September 25, 1971 in Crete. Roy is survived by his wife, Ruth Eileen Pratt of Jonesboro; sons, Roy...
Herman "Tuffy" Ralls
Feb 27, 2022
Herman "Tuffy" Ralls was born March 17, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to Richard Herman and Marie (Tucker) Ralls. He was their third child. He passed from this life on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the age of 88 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Wilson) Ralls, who passed away on the 31st of January, 2016. They...
Carroll Ray Farris
Feb 24, 2022
Carroll Ray Farris, age 59 of Granite City, formerly of Anna, died Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born July 19, 1962 in Anna, the son of Tony C. and Edith Irene (George) Farris. He married Karen Brown and she preceded him in death. Carroll is survived by his son, Travis Farris...
Robert E. Hileman
Feb 24, 2022
Robert E. Hileman, age 70 of Anna, died Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Parkway Manor in Marion. He was born March 19, 1951 in Anna, the son of Lowell and Zelta Irene (Simpkins) Hileman. Robert is survived by his sisters, Linda Hoehner of Anna, Christine Dirden of Jonesboro; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death...
Richard Patrick Brewer
Feb 23, 2022
Richard Patrick Brewer, 67 of Makanda, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in Makanda. He was born on October 6, 1954 in Anna, Illinois, the son of Richard Lee and Barbara Ellen (Wright) Brewer. He is survived by two brothers, Michael (Grace) Brewer and Danny Brewer, both of Makanda; nieces and nephews, Michelle (Bill) Batula, Becky Baggett, Kimberly (Chris) Tyra,...
Judy Kay Smith
Feb 22, 2022
Judy Kay Smith, age 66 of Anna, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born February 14, 1956 in Anna, the daughter of John William and Pansy Ann (Clayton) Jackson. Judy is survived by her parents, John and Pansy Ann Jackson; daughter, Ginger (Duane) Bailey; son, Daric (Amanda) Smith; grandchildren, Trevor, Aislynne,...
Susanna Hartline
Feb 21, 2022
Susanna Hartline, age 85 of Alto Pass, died Monday, February 21, 2022 at her home. She was born October 30, 1936 in Gary, IN, the daughter of Frank and Wanda (Weiloguerski) Armenth. She married Raymond Hartline on February 4, 1955 in Kentucky. He preceded her in death on July 17, 2021. Susanna is survived by her son, Russ (Mary Jo)...
