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Jesse  B. Hickam

Jesse B. Hickam

Nov 15, 2021

Jesse B. Hickam, age 96, of Anna, IL passed away on November 15th, 2021 at the Illinois Veteran's Home of Anna. He was born as the son of George and Meda McKinney-Hickam on May 1st, 1925 in Alto Pass, IL. Jesse married the love of his life, Sarah Cooper, on February 20th, 1950 in Piggott, AR. He later married Carolyn...

Bruce  A. Nagel

Bruce A. Nagel

Nov 15, 2021

Bruce A. Nagel, age 86 of Anna, died Monday, November 15, 2021 at the Westfield Nursing Center in Sikeston, MO. He was born December 10, 1934 in Chicago, the son of Gustav and Dorothy (Meier) Nagel. He married Carolyn Hughey. Bruce is survived by his wife of 34 years, Carolyn Nagel; daughter, Dina Conenello; step-sons, Jeff (Dianne) Hudgens and Steve...

Bobby Smith

Bobby Smith

Nov 15, 2021

Bobby Smith, age 77 of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at his home. He was born on March 21, 1944 in Wolf Lake, Illinois the son of John and Georgia (Linton) Smith. He married Peggy Brake in Murphysboro. She preceded him in death on June 30, 2012. He is survived by his children, Troy, Bobby Dale, Bobby Lee,...

Robert  D. Hill

Robert D. Hill

Nov 14, 2021

Robert D. Hill, age 57 of Anna, died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the Union County Hospital. He was born April 26, 1964 in Halls, TN, the son of Dorothy Chandler. He married Lesa Arnold on October 08, 1998 in Union County, TN. Robert was a member of New Life Tabernacle in Murphysboro. He loved all sports including basketball and...

James Wiggs  Sr.

James Wiggs Sr.

Nov 14, 2021

James Wiggs Sr, age 81 of Odin, died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Odin Health and Rehab. He was born May 31, 1940 in Jonesboro, the son of Vertus and Margaret (Foher) Wiggs. He married Alice Miller on May 30, 1964 in Harrington, KS. She preceded him in death on March 10, 2018. James served his country in the United...

Andrew  Warner Larsen

Andrew Warner Larsen

Nov 10, 2021

Andrew Warner Larsen, a blessing from God since his birth on November 12, 2007, passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2021. He was an eighth grade student at Lick Creek School. Andrew loved nature and enjoyed hunting with his dad, Erik Larsen, and spending time in the woods that surrounded their home. He loved morning trips to school and spending...

Clyde Banks

Clyde Banks

Nov 10, 2021

Clyde Banks, age 90 of Anna, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in Anna. He was born on November 28, 1930 in Elizabethtown, Illinois the son of Clyde A. and Grace (Mott) Banks. He married Opal Simmons on February 14, 1959 in Shawneetown, Illinois. He is survived by his son-in-law, Ronnie Stewart; a granddaughter, Lisa Tokarz, and his great granddaughter,...

Connie  Lou Mays

Connie Lou Mays

Nov 9, 2021

Connie Lou Mays, 78 of Anna, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born on January 26, 1943 in Elco, Illinois, the daughter of Claud and Freda (Dickerson) Winn. She is survived by her children, Deborah Lee (Rusty) Cunningham, Sandra Kay (Terry) Pickel and Ronald Wayne Mays; seven grandchildren, Daniel, Ivy, Sarah, Jason, Justin,...

John  R. Moreland

John R. Moreland

Nov 8, 2021

John R. Moreland, age 87 of Cobden, died Monday, November 8, 2021 at Integrity Healthcare in Cobden. He was born July 14, 1934 in Cobden, the son of Paul and Millicent (Black) Moreland. He married Delaine Webb on September 3, 1955. John is survived by his wife, Delaine Moreland; daughter, Terri (John) Pasquino; son, Shawn Moreland; grandchildren, Seth Richards, Amber...

Rick Carter

Rick Carter

Nov 7, 2021

Rick Carter, age 65 of Anna, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at his home. He was born November 5, 1956 in Anna, the son of Crawford "Red" and Myrna (Brazill) Carter. He married Debra Layman on January 3, 1981 at the First Christian Church in Anna. Rick is survived by his loving wife, Debra Carter of Anna; two sons, Ryan...

Charles  W. Goforth

Charles W. Goforth

Nov 5, 2021

Charles W. Goforth, age 84 of Jonesboro, died Friday, November 5, 2021 at the Union County Hospital in Anna. He was born August 29, 1937 the son of Charles Edward and Mary (Bagley) Goforth. He married Barbara K. Connell on May 26, 1957 in Mounds. She preceded him in death on December 1, 2012. He later married Lovye (Bedwell) Young...

Vicky  K. Roe

Vicky K. Roe

Nov 4, 2021

Vicky K. Roe, age 66 of Centralia formerly of Cobden, passed away Thursday, November, 4, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born February 8, 1955 in Mt. Pleasant, IA, the daughter of Arthur and Ann (Brown) Freyenberger. Vicky is survived by her sons, Kyle C. and Robert Roe; siblings, Debbie Tadlock of Marion and Danny (Karen)...

John  Mark Stout

John Mark Stout

Nov 2, 2021

John Mark Stout, age 59 of Lick Creek, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his home. He was born on August 2, 1962 in Anna, the son of Billy G. and Maye (Haire) Stout. He is survived by one sister, Susan Crawford; two brothers, Bill (Pam) Stout and Richard (Mary Ann) Stout; other relatives and many friends. He was...

Kenneth  R. Smith

Kenneth R. Smith

Nov 2, 2021

Kenneth R. Smith, age 75 of Cobden, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. He was born September 2, 1946 in Cobden, the son of Cecil and Mary Lucille (Cabitt) Smith. He married Rosann Black on April 6, 1968 in Orangeville, IL. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Rosann Smith; daughter, Tammy Rae Smith; son,...

David  Owen Wright

David Owen Wright

Oct 30, 2021

David O. Wright, 77, of Anna, IL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 30, 2021. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.David was born November 20, 1943 in Berryville, IL the son of Martin "Green" Wright and Effie Mae (Davis) Wright. David married Peggy Swink on February 7, 1965 at the United Methodist...

Patricia "Pat" Fern Williams

Patricia "Pat" Fern Williams

Oct 28, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Fern Williams, age 84 of Anna, died on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born November 9, 1936 in Anna, the daughter of Fern M. and Mary D. (Williams) Manninger. She married the love of her life, Robert E. Williams on November 9, 1954. He preceded her in death on...

Eldridge  "Al" Williams

Eldridge "Al" Williams

Oct 23, 2021

Eldridge "AL" Williams, age 86 of Cobden, died Saturday, October 23, 2021 at his home. He was born June 22, 1935 in Holcomb, MO, the son of R.D. and Beatrice "Cledis" (Crowell) Williams. He married Gloria (Glasco) Cox on July 1, 1984 in Marion. Al is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Williams of Cobden; children, Lanakae Glasco of Pulaski,...

Merle  E. Walker

Merle E. Walker

Oct 21, 2021

Merle Walker, age 81 of Jonesboro, died Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the Marion V.A. Medical Center. He was born August 27, 1940 in Jonesboro, the son of Henry Willard and Elnora Elizabeth (Reynolds) Walker. Merle is survived by his life partner of 30 years, Marjorie Rendleman of Jonesboro; sons, Joe Walker of Cape Girardeau, Tony (Cathy) Rendleman of Murphysboro,...

C.  Lowell Hubble

C. Lowell Hubble

Oct 20, 2021

C. Lowell Hubble, age 62 of Carbondale, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Integrity Healthcare in Carbondale. He was born August 16, 1959 in Pomona, CA, the son of Scottie Sr. and Juanita (Beckel) Hubble. Lowell is survived by his mother, Juanita Hubble of Flora; daughter, Nicole Renee Hubble of Texas; sister, Linda (Gene) Robinson of Jonesboro; brother, Scottie Jr....

James  Michael Lutz

James Michael Lutz

Oct 20, 2021

James Michael Lutz, age 85 of St. Ann, MO and formerly of Anna-Jonesboro died on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, in St. Ann, MO. He was born December 31, 1935 in Anna, the son of James R. and Margaret McCarty Lutz. He married Edna Kneezle. She preceded him in death on September 11, 2020 Mike graduated from AJHS, Class of 1953....

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