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Dale Harvell
Jan 10, 2021
Dale Harvell, 82 of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Union County Hospital. He was born on July 19, 1938 in Tamms, the son of Thomas and Pearl (Bridges) Harvell. He married Dorothy Williams on November 4, 1959.He is survived by his wife Dorothy; his children, Darryl (Diane) Harvell and Donna (Kenny) Brumleve; grandchildren Kyle, Jessica, Ryan, Stephanie...
Bobby Joe Hines
Jan 7, 2021
Bobby Joe Hines, age 67, of Anna, Illinois passed away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2021 after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Family and friends came to celebrate his birthday with him on January 6, the day before his passing. Bobby Joe left this Earth knowing that he was loved and will be missed by many.He was...
Dr. Harold Franklin Wilkins
Jan 7, 2021
Dr. Harold Franklin Wilkins, 87, passed away from COVID-19 in Baldwin, Wis., on Jan. 7, 2021.He was preceded in death by his parents, John Harley Wilkins, mother Pauline Ruth (Fox) Wilkins; and a brother, John Harley Wilkins II.Survivors include his devoted partner, Bryan Gjevre; extended family and many colleagues and friends.Born in Cobden, on Nov. 3, 1933, he loved books,...
Edna R Poole
Jan 6, 2021
Edna R. Poole, age 91, died January 6, 2021 in Carbondale, IL. She was born December 4, 1929 to Ford & Anna (Hubach) Cates. Edna married Norbert Leo Basler on July 16, 1948. He preceded her in death on January 14, 1982. On December 8, 1991, Edna married Donald Poole. He went to meet the Lord on September 22, 2017.Edna...
Mary Lucille Tucker
Jan 5, 2021
Mary Lucille Tucker, age 90 of Wolf Lake, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. She was born July 25, 1930 in Anna, the daughter of Francis Lester and Clydie (Lingle) Kelley. She married Billy W. Tucker on April 2, 1960. She is survived by her loving husband, Billy W. Tucker of Wolf Lake; daughter, Kathy...
Naomi Davis
Jan 5, 2021
Naomi Davis, age 99 of Anna died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. She was born December 9, 1921 in Buncombe, the daughter of Tull E. and Dovie (Thomas) Perry. She married Homer Mangrum. He preceded her in death in 1975. She later married Lester Davis and he preceded her in death March 4, 2004. Naomi...
Joyce Wandalein Cates
Jan 3, 2021
Joyce Wandalein Cates, 89, of Anna, Illinois, went to her Heavenly home on Jan. 3, 2021, at the home of her daughter, Donna Cates.Memaw is survived by her children, Donna Cates, of Baton Rouge, La., Jerry Cates (Shirley) of Cape Girardeau, Connie Boyd (Steve) of Anna, Illinois, Larry Cates and Gary Cates (Dawn) of Mandeville, La.; grandchildren Chris Boyd (Angela),...
Donald "Ducky" Rangel
Jan 1, 2021
Donald "Ducky" Rangel, age 64 of Anna, IL, passed away at Southeast Missouri Hospital on January 1, 2021 at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by his mother, Consuela Rangel, and his grandparents, Joaquin and Agrippina Rangel. Ducky leaves behind his Mulberry Manor family and many other friends who adored him. Donald was born on September 21,...
Gary L. Townzen Sr.
Dec 30, 2020
Gary L. Townzen Sr., age 74 of Anna, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at his home. He was born August 31, 1946 in Granite City, the son of Carl and Irene (White) Townzen. He married Bridget Ashmore in 2007. Gary is survived by his wife, Bridget Townzen; children, Kristina (Jonas) Townzen-Tindall and Gary L. Townzen Jr.; step-children, Devan Hooks, William...
Kay Mcraven
Dec 29, 2020
Kay McRaven, age 76 of Anna, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her home. She was born February 4, 1944 in Anna, the daughter of George Franklin and Magdalene Elizabeth (Holshouser) Whiteside. She married Allen McRaven on March 9, 1973 in Johnson County. She is survived by her husband, Allen McRaven; siblings, Janet (Wayne) Mears of Anna, Janice (Curt) Shannon...
Edgar "Ed" Johnson
Dec 28, 2020
Edgar "Ed" R. Johnson, age 85, of Wickliffe formerly of Anna, died on Monday, December 28, 2020 in the Lifecare Center of La Center, KY. He was born October 28, 1935 in Miller City the son of Marshall and Mabel (Dover) Johnson. He married, June Brown on April 28, 1956 in Apopka, Fl. She preceded him in death in October...
Kendra Dobbs
Dec 26, 2020
Kendra Dobbs, age 61 of Maryville formerly of Anna, died Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Elmwood Nursing Home in Maryville. She was born march 8, 1959 in Georgia. Graveside funeral services will be Tuesday, January 5 2021 in the Anna Cemetery. Interment will immediately follow.
Mary Ruth Morgan
Dec 16, 2020
Mary Ruth Morgan, age 93 of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Jonesboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born April 2, 1927 in Anna, the daughter of Glee and Ollie Ann (Girtman) Lewis. She married Freddie Walker on October 9, 1944 in Anna and he preceded her in death on July31, 1994. She later married Hubert...
Robert Hill
Dec 14, 2020
Robert Hill, age 59 of Anna, died Monday, December 14, 2020 at his home. He was born October 4, 1961 in Anna, the son of Rollie Everett and Mabel (Cook) Hill. Robert is survived by his loving mother, Mabel Hill of Anna; siblings, David (Debbie) Hill of Anna, Rolla (Bobby) McFarland of Cobden, Todd Hill of Anna; step-sisters, Jackie (Marshal)...
Joann G. Trammel
Dec 12, 2020
JoAnn G. Trammel, 88 of Anna, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the Union County Hospital Long Term Care Facility. She was born on February 10, 1932 in Union County, the daughter of Raymond and Clara (Houseman) Cates. She was married to Bobbie Trammel.She is survived by her children, Charlotte (Ernie) Craft, Debbie (Jerry) Cobb, Christie Urhahn, Randy (Tina)...
Mary Magdalene Brown Kula
Dec 12, 2020
Mary M. Kula, age 101 of Anna, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Union County Hospital Long Term Care Facility. She was born on October 25, 1919 in Dongola to Charles Lester and Pearl (Eddleman) Brown. She married Joseph Stanley Kula on December 10, 1946. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1977.Mary is survived by her...
Glenda Y. Russell
Dec 7, 2020
Glenda Y. Russell, age 83 of Wolf Lake, died Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Du Quoin Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born October 17, 1937 in Breckenridge, MN, the daughter of Arthur and Vivian (Wagner) Hogness. Glenda is survived by her loving children, Kevin Russell of Murphysboro, Missy Fairbank of Pendleton, OR, Kelly (Staci) Russell of Desoto; three...
Adrian L. Pender
Dec 7, 2020
Adrian L. Pender, age 82 of Cobden, died Monday, December 7, 2020 at his home. He was born December 1, 1938 in Alto Pass, the son of George R. and Mary Edith (Leggans) Pender. He married Geraldine Raigner on December 22, 1959 in Jonesboro. Adrian is survived by his wife, Geraldine Pender of Cobden; children, Jeffrey (Andrea) Pender of Marion,...
Lyle Anderson
Dec 4, 2020
Lyle Anderson, age 82 of Anna, died Friday, December 4, 2020 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born June 16, 1938 in Duluth, MN, the son of Gregory and Lela Gardner (Irene) Anderson. He married Carole Olson on August 29, 1964 in Elgin. Lyle is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carole Anderson of...
Lester Dirden
Dec 3, 2020
Lester Dirden, age 71 of Jonesboro, died Thursday, December 3, 2020 at his home. He was born June 23, 1949 in Anna, the son of Jessie and Helen (Harvel) Dirden. He married Christine Hileman on April 20, 1973 in Jonesboro. Lester is survived by his wife, Christine Dirden of Jonesboro; children, Amy Dirden, Brian (Melissa) Dirden, and Leslie Dirden all...

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