Obituary Listing

Nov 16, 2025

James Allen McRaven, age 78 of Anna, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion. He was born on December 10, 1946 in Anna, the son of Claude and Sophronia (Harwood) McRaven.

Allen married Louise Schultz on October 27, 1966. She lost her life due to childbirth complications with their son, Keith...

Nov 11, 2025

Joseph Hogan, born February 24, 1987, died November 11, 2025. Joseph was a gentle giant always willing to lend a hand. He helped so very much with his father and mother's endeavors throughout the years. From managing The Old Feed Store event center in Cobden, Illinois to building The Cabin at Mt. Glen and dozens more rehab projects over...

Nov 8, 2025

Donald Merriman passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the age of 90. He went peacefully inside his longtime country estate with his family by his side. Don was born March 19th, 1935, in Johnson County IL, the son of Jeff and Bertha (Anderson) Merriman. He grew up on the family farm in the Cache bottoms with his trusty...

Nov 6, 2025

The family of Virginia "Carole" Kinder is sad to announce her death on November 6, 2025, age 90.

Carole was born on a cold day, February 8, 1935 at Hale Willard Hospital, Anna, Illinois.

Carole's parents were Maude Rhodes and Virgil Leland Kinder who were lifelong residents of Union County. They lived for almost 60...

Nov 6, 2025

Joann L. Whitin, age 62 of Cobden, died Thursday, November 6, 2025 at her home. She was born on September 2, 1963 in Miami, Florida.

Joann is survived by her children, grandchildren and friends.

There will be no public services for Joann Whitin. Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden is in charge of arrangements....

Nov 6, 2025

Monta Hymes, age 82 of Anna, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born on November 4, 1943 in Honolulu, HI to Karl "Curly" Oliver and Jean Julia Hopfe. She married Michael Hymes. He preceded her in death in 2019.

Monta is survived by her children, Tina...

Nov 6, 2025

Joe H. McMahan, age 87 of Anna, went home to his Savior, Thursday, November 6, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born October 11, 1938 in Wolf Lake, the son of Merritt Estin and Beulah E. (Bittle) McMahan. He married Gale Scivally on December 14, 1963 in Mt. Carmel. She preceded him in death on June...

Oct 30, 2025

Guadalupe Lopez Granillo, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in Carbondale, Illinois. He was born on November 17, 1939, in his beloved hometown of Sandias, Tepehuanes, Durango, Mexico, the eldest son of Vidal and Maria (Granillo) Lopez.

Guadalupe is survived by his children, Pastor Lupe (Yadira) Lopez, Luciano (Brittany) Lopez, Nicholas (Becky) Lopez,...

Oct 28, 2025

Rebel "Reba" Short, age 84 of Anna, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was born July 25, 1941 in Elkhorn City, Ky, the daughter of Vince A. and Katie (Sifers) Belcher.

Reba is survived by her adoring family, her four children, Dean (Gail) Short, Steve (Susan) Short, Tina Short, Keith...

Oct 27, 2025

Billy Mac Travis, age 68 of Jonesboro, died Monday, October 27, 2025 at St. Louis Medical Center. He was born October 4, 1957 in Anna, the son of Billy Lee and Maxine (Lingle) Travis.

Billy Mac is survived by his son, Jeremy Travis of Murphysboro; daughter, Rachel Travis of Wolf Lake; grandchildren, Cray Peterman, Kenlee Metzger, Gage...

Oct 27, 2025

Marvin Lamer, age 89 of Carbondale, died Monday, October 27, 2025. He was born September 14, 1936 in Anna, the son of John and Hildagarde (Sweitzer) Lamer. He married Loretta Clutts and together they have shared 69 wonderful years.

Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Loretta Lamer of Carbondale; son, Larry Lamer of Carbondale; grandson, Josh...

Oct 27, 2025

Sharon S. Kohler, age 74 of Carbondale, formerly of Anna, passed away, Monday, October 27, 2025. She was born January 12, 1951 in Jonesboro, the daughter of Kenneth H. and Dorothy (Bowen) Kohler.

Sharon is survived by her partner, David Futrell of Carbondale; three step-children, Tammy Wiesman and her children, Krystina (Austin) Sellars and Cody Wiseman, Dustin...

Oct 27, 2025

Maxine Ellis, age 87 of Jonesboro, went home to her Lord and Savior, Monday, October 27, 2025. She was born February 16, 1938, in Jonesboro, the daughter of Leo K. and Lydia (Bartruff) Bernhard. She married Ronald Eugene Ellis on September 5, 1959.

Maxine is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Ron Ellis; children ,...

Oct 26, 2025

Anita R. Harris, age 89 of Jonesboro, passed away, Sunday October 26, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. She was born August 4, 1936 in Anna, the daughter of Charles M. and Clola Mae (Brown) Mayberry. She married Richard "Don" Harris on July 31, 1954 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2025.

Anita...

Oct 25, 2025

Paul Michael Spiller, age76, of Carterville, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 21, 1948, in Anna the son of Paul L. and Margaret Ann (Brust) Spiller. On November 14, 1967, he married the love of his life, Nancy K. Spiller

Paul is survived...

Oct 25, 2025

Paul E. Bohannon, age 87 of Anna, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at SIH Herrin Hospital in Herrin. He was born September 2, 1938 in Royalton, to Roy Lee and Vera (Butler) Bohannon. He married Jane Pender on June 28, 1963.

Paul is survived by his wife, Jane Bohannon; daughter, Alisha (Scott) Schlenker of Anna;...

Oct 23, 2025

David William Hale, age 69 of Anna, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 13, 1955 in Carbondale, the son of Lester and Lorraine (Webb) Hale. He married Linda Ford on February 22, 1974.

David is survived by his wife, Linda Hale; children, Chrystal Dawn Hale,...

Oct 21, 2025

Michael Eugene Terbrak, age 60 of Cobden, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Manor Court in Carbondale. He was born on October 22, 1964 in Anna, The son of Joseph Eugene and Dorothy (Davis) Terbrak. He married Darlene Holliman on December 6, 2003.

Michael is survived by his wife, Darlene Terbrak of Cobden; mother, Dorothy Terbrak...

Oct 20, 2025

Charlotte Browder, age 80 of Anna, entered Heaven's gates at 1:57 p.m. on October 20, 2025 from Manor Court in Carbondale, after a nearly 9 month battle with glioblastoma, wild-type. She was born on September 9, 1945 in Grantsburg, IL, the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Hickam) Cavaness. She married Clarence Browder on March 9, 1963. He preceded her...

Oct 19, 2025

Fay Evalena Flick, age 81 of Cobden, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025 at her home. She was born on September 11, 1944 in Belvidere, Illinois, the daughter of Esta and Catherine (Melton) Reynolds. She married Ken Flick on January 25, 1963.

Evalena in survived by her husband Ken of Cobden; children, Kevin Wayne (Cindy) Flick of...