Homer U. Grimm
Feb 19, 2022
Mr. Homer U. Grimm, age 92 of Villa Ridge, went peacefully to be with the Lord, his wife, mother, father, and siblings on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Union County Hospital. He was born on September 16, 1929 in Letart, West Virginia, the son of George Alton and Virginia (Roush) Grimm. He married Esther (Bohannon) Grimm in Norfolk, Virginia....
David Graham
Feb 19, 2022
David Graham, age 43 of Anna, died Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born August 8, 1978 in Spartanburg, SC, the son of Timothy Wayne and Arlene (Masterson) Graham. He married Melissa Cook on October 29, 2005 in Eureka Springs, AR.. David is survived by his wife, Melissa Graham; daughter, Aniyah Graham;...
Alan Lafoon
Feb 18, 2022
Alan Lafoon, 62 of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at his home. He was born on October 22, 1959 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Carl and Mary Anna (Busch) Lafoon. He is survived by his sister, Susan (Rick) Sherwood of Cobden; a special friend, Nancy Langford of Louisville; an aunt, Bobby Sue McCall of Silver...
Alan B Lafoon
Feb 18, 2022
Alan Lafoon, 62 of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at his home. He was born on October 22, 1959 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Carl and Mary Anna (Busch) Lafoon.
He is survived by his sister, Susan (Rick) Sherwood of Cobden; a special friend, Nancy Langford of Louisville; an aunt, Bobby Sue...
Jack C. Yarbrough
Feb 15, 2022
Jack C. Yarbrough, age 64 of Anna, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at this home. He was born February 4, 1958 in Centralia the son of Jack C. and Bessie B. (Mack) Yarbrough. He married Wanda Gayle Davis on May 24, 2014 in Anna. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Gayle Davis of Anna; children, Trisha (Mike) Yarbrough of...
Russell Keith Johnson, Sr.
Feb 13, 2022
Russell Keith Johnson, Sr., 71 of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 28, 1950 in Anniston, Missouri, the son of Marshall A. and Mable L. (Dover) Johnson. He married Judy Smith on July 21, 1992. He is survived by his wife Judy of Jonesboro; his children, Tiffany (Asa) Busby, Leon (Carrie)...
Brian Edwards
Feb 12, 2022
Brian Edwards, age 53 of Anna, died Saturday, February 12. 2022 at his home. He was born December 16, 1968 in Cape Girardeau, MO, the son of Johnny C. and Edith "Katie" (McHughes) Edwards. Brian is survived by his loving mother, Katie Edwards of Anna; sons, Christopher Edwards of Anna, Chandler Edwards of Jonesboro; daughter Abbie Edwards of Anna; two...
Emma Hileman
Feb 11, 2022
Emma Hileman, age 91 of Anna, died Friday, February 11, 2022 at the Union County Hospital. She was born January 18, 1931 in Union County, the daughter of Fred Jacob and Nellie G. (Eddleman) Hileman. Emma is survived by her sister-in-law, Bonnie Hileman; brother-in-law, John J. Ligon; nieces and nephews, Douglas (Beth) Hileman of Anna, Kurtis (Melanie) Hileman of Jonesboro,...
Stanley Michael Pearson Ii
Feb 10, 2022
Stanley Michael Pearson II, age 73 of Cobden, died Thursday, February 10, 2022 at his home. He was born October 27, 1948 in Bay City, MI, the son of Dr. Stanley Michael and Thelma Evelyn (Rapps) Pearson. He married Sheron McCoy on December 11, 1970. Stan is survived by his loving wife, Sheron Pearson of Cobden; son, Michael Stanley (Erin...
Robert "Bob" J. Kohler
Feb 8, 2022
Robert J. "Bob" Kohler age 95 of Anna, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was born October 10, 1926 in Anna the son of Sam H. and Almeda "Allie" (Flannigan) Kohler. After graduating high school he served in the Army in Germany during WWII and on returning married the love of his life, Mildred Davis on November 13, 1948 in...
Jean Cunningham
Feb 7, 2022
Jean Cunningham, age 95 of Jonesboro, died Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Integrity Healthcare in Anna. He was born August 6, 1926, the son of Carl R. and Mildred (Rhine) Cunningham. He married Mildred "Micky" Casper on April 30, 1948. Jean is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Mildred Casper Cunningham of Jonesboro; three children, Carla (Joe)...
Carolyn "Dude" Green
Jan 31, 2022
Carolyn "Dude" Green, age 85, of Jonesboro, died Monday, January 31, 2022 at the Hillview Healthcare in Vienna. She was born September 6, 1936 in Oklahoma City, OK, the daughter of Homer and Nancy Jane (Ingram) Stewart. She married Billy Joe Mayes in 1954 and he preceded her in death in 1977. She later married Rev. Gerald Green on August...
Emma Reynolds
Jan 31, 2022
Emma Reynolds, age 74 of Anna, died Monday, January 31, 2022 at her home. She was born February 27, 1947 in Union County the daughter of Dexter Leon and Verneal (Barker) Cobb. She married the love of her life Richard Reynolds on November 5, 1971 in Jonesboro. Emma was an wonderful cook and enjoyed going out to eat from time...
Kenneth Allen Luebke
Jan 30, 2022
Kenneth Allen Luebke, age 70 of Anna passed on January 30, 2022 in Marion from complications of COVID. He was born in Des Plaines IL on March 19, 1951, the son of Earl and Lucille (Lindemann) Luebke. He married Terry Wright on March 5, 1983 in Herrin. Kenny is survived by his loving wife, Terry Luebke of Anna; children, April...
Willie Smith
Jan 28, 2022
Willie was born April 1, 1950. He resided in Chicago, Illinois before he moved to Anna, Illinois. Willie lived at Independent Living Services (ILS2) until he passed away the morning of January 28, 2022. He worked at the JR Center in Anna for many years until he got ill and wasn't able to work anymore. Willie had lots of friends...
Kathleen Trexler
Jan 28, 2022
Kathleen Trexler, 82, passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 in her home. She was born April 22, 1939 in Alto Pass, IL, the daughter of Delmar and Vesta (Davis) Berry. She married John Paul Trexler on Feb. 11, 1958. He preceded her in death on October 28, 1989. Kathleen is survived by her children, Paula (Matt)...
Dorothy Hileman
Jan 25, 2022
Dorothy Hileman, age 93 of Jonesboro, died on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Union County Nursing Home. She was born October 25, 1928, the daughter of William Arthur and Bertha (Spiller) Harris. She married the love of her life Joseph Franklin Hileman on September 21, 1946 in Piggott, AR. He preceded her in death on February 11, 2002. Dorothy enjoyed...
Donald E. Dillow
Jan 22, 2022
Donald E. Dillow, age 81 of Cobden, died Saturday, January 22, 2022 at his home. He was born October 30, 1940 in Waukegan, the son of Clarence E. and Ruth Marion (Stang) Dillow. Donald is survived by his loving son, Fred E. (Tina) Dillow of Mesa, AZ; three grandchildren, Robert (Gigette) Dillow, Lisa Medina, Logan (Paola) Dillow; three great-grandchildren, Landan,...
Harold Kenneth "Kenny" Perry
Jan 22, 2022
We lost an incomparable, extraordinary, one-of-a-kind person Saturday, January 22, 2022. Harold "Kenny" Perry was born December 2, 1951 to parents who also had disabilities. To say Kenny's upbringing was difficult would be an understatement. He was raised in a shack by the railroad tracks back in the 50's. Many years Kenny was thought of by many people as a...
Barbara Jean Penrod
Jan 22, 2022
Barbara Jean Penrod, age 87 of Anna, died Saturday, January 22, 2022 at her home. She was born May 25, 1934 in Anna, the daughter of Harry and Millie (Bartsch) Cruse. She married Joe Penrod on October 25, 1959. Barbara is survived by her husband, Joe Penrod of Anna; son, Ricky Joe (Leslie) Penrod of Dongola; grandchildren, Michaela Sizemore, Colton...
