Brenda Gail Sadler
May 1, 2021
Brenda Gail Sadler, age 68 of Dongola, died Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. She was born July 14, 1952 in Anna, the daughter of Jewel "Red" and Lavanda Ruth (Carraker) Henderson. She married Paul Sadler on July 25, 1970 in Anna. Brenda is survived by her husband, Paul Sadler of Dongola; son, Tim (Michele) Sadler of...
James L Stamp
Apr 29, 2021
James L. Stamp, 86 of Wolf Lake, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Jonesboro Rehab and Health Care Center. He was born on July 5, 1934 in Thebes, Illinois the son of Elmer and Gertie (Rhymer) Stamp. He married Irene Smith on September5, 1953. He is survived by his wife, Irene Stamp; a son, Jeff Stamp; three grandchildren, Josh...
James R. Newman Jr.
Apr 25, 2021
James R. Newman Jr., age 77, of Jonesboro, died on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the Carbondale Memorial Hospital. He was born July 15, 1943 the son of James R. and Jeanet Kay (Morford) Newman. He married, Virginia Alice Mays on June 25, 1966. She preceded him in death on August 7, 1975. James was an avid fisherman and hunter...
Violet Crain
Apr 25, 2021
Violet Crain, age 93 of Cape Girardeau, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the home of her son in Chillicothe, MO. She was born on October 14, 1927 in Asherville, MO the daughter of Louie and Gussie (Beights) Hodge. She married Loyd Crain on May 15, 1943 in Puxico, MO. He preceded her in death on November 9, 2000....
William E. Britt
Apr 23, 2021
William E. Britt, 74, of Jonesboro, died Friday, April 23, 2021 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. His family was with him when he passed.He was born Jan. 26, 1947 in Cairo, Illinois to Rev. S.E. and Mary Britt, the day of his mother's birthday. He married Linda Duschl June 23, 1968 at Salem Lutheran Church in...
Betty Jo Boyd
Apr 21, 2021
Betty Jo Boyd, age 73 of West Frankfort, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Harrisburg Medical Center. She was born February 1, 1948 in Granite City, the daughter of Samuel and Betty (Shepard) Casper. On most days you could find Betty enjoying a crossword puzzle or reading her Bible. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her especially...
Craig E. Dixon
Apr 21, 2021
Our duck and goose hunter and fisherman, Craig Dixon, decided it was time to cross the Rainbow Bridge on April 21, 2021 to pick up our nine very special fur babies and head to heaven. Debra and their fur baby Pebbles were by his side. Little did he know, when Debra stepped on his toe, they would be together for...
Hollis Young
Apr 18, 2021
Hollis Young, age 78 of Cobden, died Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the Union County Hospital. He was born May 31, 1942 in Rosiclare, the son of William and Opal (Dalton) Young. Hollis is survived by his friends, Julie and Steve Draper, Butch and Shirly Beltz, Traci and Matt Chamness, and many other friends from Village Inn and J.R. Center....
Zachary Cole Poole
Apr 17, 2021
Zachary Cole Poole, age 23 of Jonesboro, died Saturday, April 17, 2021. Zachary was born March 2, 1998 in Cape Girardeau, Mo, the son of Michael and Mary (Robinson) Poole. Zachary is survived by his mother and step-father, Mary Poole & Kenneth Laster of Jonesboro; father and step-mother, Michael and Julie Poole of Elco; maternal grandmother, Kathryn Robinson of Jonesboro;...
Bobbie Thompson
Apr 15, 2021
Bobbie Thompson, age 93 of Dongola died on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his home. He was born May 5, 1927 in Elco the son of John and Eliza Ann (Lewis) Thompson. He married Grace Powles on May 21, 1948 in Mill Creek. Bobbie was a manager at the Tamms Lumberyard for many years. He then ran his own business...
James William "Bill" Brown
Apr 15, 2021
James William "Bill" Brown, 91 of Cobden, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro. He was born on April 21, 1929 in Decatur, IL the son of Charles and Alice (Jenkins) Brown. He married Nina Coleman. He is survived by his wife, Nina Brown; two sons, Charley (Beverly) Brown and Robert (Lisa) Brown; a...
Janis Shannon
Apr 15, 2021
Janis Shannon, age 75 of Jonesboro, died Monday, April 12, 2021 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born February 18, 1946 in Anna, the daughter of George Franklin and Magdalene Elizabeth (Holshouser) Whiteside. She married Curtis Shannon on October 26, 1979 in Anna. Janis is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Curt Shannon of Jonesboro;...
Solange Evans
Apr 12, 2021
Solange Evans, 92 of Murphysboro, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 23, 1929 in Saint Laurent du Var, France, the daughter of Rene and Irene Colas. She traveled to the to the United States to marry E. Fred Evans. They met just after World War II. She is survived by her daughters,...
George F. Partridge
Apr 10, 2021
George F. Partridge, age 66 of Grand Chain, died Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his home. He was born May 27, 1954 in Anna, the son of Harry C. and Rosalee (Foster) Partridge. He married Suzan Nicholson on December 10, 1976 in Murray, KY. George is survived by his loving wife, Suzan Partridge of Grand Chain; two sons, Justin Partridge...
Terry Wayne Courtright
Apr 7, 2021
Terry Wayne Courtright, age 63 of Jonesboro, died April 7, 2021 at his home. He was born February 17, 1958 in Jonesboro, the son of Jimmie and Mary Ann (Cavness) Courtright. Terry is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Courtright of Jonesboro; sister, Diane and husband Kevin St. Arbor of Jonesboro; niece, Natalie and husband Patrick Linton; two great-nieces, Erin...
Trenton Cockrum
Apr 6, 2021
Trenton Cockrum, age 30 of Jonesboro, died April 6, 2021. He was born June 7, 1990 in Carbondale, the son of Wendell Cockrum and Charlotte Roberts. Trenton is survived by his father, Wendell (Shelly) Cockrum; mother, Charlotte Roberts; children, Zaiden, Braxton, and Braiden Cockrum; siblings, Ashley Coe, Jessi Parton, and Christina Roberts; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and...
Janice June Toler
Apr 6, 2021
Janice Toler, 84 of Anna, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Herrin Hospital. She was born on February 2, 1937 in Hurst, the daughter of John and Pearl (Hester) Rutherford. She married Bill Toler on September 25, 1971 in Royalton. She is survived by her husband, Bill; two sons, Ronald (Janet) Gooden and Randy (Lori) Gooden; five grandchildren, Kenneth...
Martha A. Jerrell
Apr 3, 2021
Martha A. Jerrell, age 99 of Lick Creek, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, April 3, 2021 at her home. She was born May 4, 1921 in Pulaski, the daughter of Barney and Hester Armeedy (McBride) Lindsey. She married Roscoe Minor Jerrell on January 23, 1931. He preceded her in death on January 12, 1982. Martha...
Alice Mae Frick
Apr 3, 2021
Alice Mae Frick, age 83 of Jonesboro, died Saturday, April 3, 2021 at her home. She was born February 17, 1938 in Bartholomew County, Indiana, the daughter of Elonzo and Virgie Lucille (Tidd) Shipley. She married Howard Wayne Frick on January 14, 1956. He preceded her in death on June 23, 2001. Alice is survived by her daughter, Debbie (Kenny)...
Herbert Eugene Gene "Cowboy" Smith
Apr 1, 2021
Herbert Eugene Gene "Cowboy" Smith, age 64 of Kevil, Ky died Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his home. He was born December 14, 1956 in Advance, Mo, the son of Herbert N. and Ruby Mae (Dodd) Smith. He married Jesse Smith and they had two children together. He later married Jolee Koehler. Gene is survived by his wife, Jolee of...
