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Darrell E. Woods

Darrell E. Woods

May 5, 2022

Darrell E. Woods, age 75 of Elizabethtown, died Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the Hardin County General Hospital. He was born October 4, 1946 in Louisville, the son of Robert Neil and Lois Mae (Tackitt) Woods.

Darrell is survived by his sister, Susan (Phil) Alley of Weber City, VA; brothers, Chuck (Vickie) Woods of Olney, Jim (Terri)...

Robert (Pete) L. Housman

Robert (Pete) L. Housman

May 4, 2022

Robert L. (Pete) Housman, age 71, passed on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

Pete was born on May 11, 1950 in Anna, Illinois, the son of Robert (Bob) and Virginia Housman and brother to Debra Rees, Cheryl Peckron, Kathryn Wood and Jon Housman

Pete returned to Southern Illinois in 2008, following the death of his father,...

Charles Kimmel

Charles Kimmel

May 3, 2022

Charles Kimmel, age 50 of Cobden, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Integrity Healthcare in Anna. He was born May 2, 1972 in Cairo, the son of Charles E. and Sarah Marie (Gordon) Kimmel.

Charles is survived by his father, Charles E. Kimmel of Cobden; son, Wesley Kimmel of Muskegon, MI; siblings, Tom (Tammie) Reilly of Anna,...

Karen Faye (Smith)  Dover

Karen Faye (Smith) Dover

Apr 28, 2022

Karen Faye Dover of Jonesboro, IL, and formerly of New Smyrna Beach, FL, passed away with her loving husband, Glenn Wayne Dover, by her side on Thursday, April 28, 2022, after a brave battle with cancer. She married Glenn Wayne Dover on August 14, 1970, in Charleston, Missouri. Karen and Wayne had one son, Robert (Robbie) Wayne Dover of...

Ronald D. Hileman, Sr.

Ronald D. Hileman, Sr.

Apr 28, 2022

Ronald D. Hileman, Sr., 82 of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 9, 1940 in Vienna, the son of Albert and Aline (Sloan) Hileman.

He is survived by two sons, Ronald D. Hileman, Jr. and Donald G. Hileman; three grandchildren, Amber Rady, Erin Creamer and Jeremiah Hileman; two...

Betty Jean (Smith)  King

Betty Jean (Smith) King

Apr 25, 2022

Betty Jean King, age 90 of Cobden, died Monday, April 25, 2022 at the Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born December 4, 1931 in Cobden, the daughter of Elmer "Candy" and Reatha (Davis) Smith. She married Fred Eugene King on December 22, 1950 in McClure. He preceded her in death on December 17, 2008.

Betty...

Velma J Lauderdale

Velma J Lauderdale

Apr 20, 2022

Velma J. Lauderdale, age 80 of Goreville, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. She was born August 17, 1941 in Foreman, the daughter of I.W. Tod and Helen (Kincannon) Harper. She married Darrell E. Lauderdale on March 9, 1963 in Vienna. He preceded her in death on June 19, 2002.

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Margie  M. Wright

Margie M. Wright

Apr 17, 2022

Margie M. Wright, age 87 of Cobden, died Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born September 6, 1934 in Pomona, the daughter of Andy and Sarah Anna (Batson) Ellis. She married Wilmouth Warren Wright Sr. on August 12, 1951 in Cobden. He preceded her in death on February 19, 2004. Margie is survived...

Pamela Poole

Pamela Poole

Apr 12, 2022

Pamela Poole, age 60 of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at her home. She was born October 16, 1961 in Cahokia, the daughter of Norman and Mary (Hartline) Poole. Pamela is survived by her two loving children, Nicholas Smith of Jonesboro and Brittany (Barney) Gonzalez of Carterville; 7 grandkids that she adored so much; siblings, Kelly (Thomas) Rains of...

Roy Marshall

Roy Marshall

Apr 10, 2022

Roy Marshall, age 68 of Buncombe, died Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Herrin Hospital. He was born December 5, 1953 in Los Cruces, New Mexico, the son of Lee Roy and Frances (Wilson) Marshall. He married M. Irene Woods in Phoenix, Arizona. She preceded him in death on May 23, 2017. Roy is survived by his son, Terry (Shelley) Marshall...

Deanna L. (Hankla)  Spurlock

Deanna L. (Hankla) Spurlock

Apr 9, 2022

DeAnna L. Spurlock, age 82, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio and formerly Carey, passed away peacefully at Independence House in Fostoria. DeAnna was born in Anna, Illinois on November 17, 1939 to the late Dorris 'Hank' and Gladys (Murphy) Hankla.

Here, she attended Anna-Jonesboro High School graduating in 1957.  While in school DeAnna met Ted B. Spurlock and...

Oliver  G. Ridgway

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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