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Ashley Nicole Wilkins
Sep 28, 2019
Ashley Nicole Wilkins, 34, of Anna, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019. Ashley was born Dec. 26, 1984, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to David and Pam (Little) Wilkins. She lived her whole life in southern Illinois and graduated from Anna-Jonesboro Community High School, received her Associate of Arts degree from Shawnee Community College, and also attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale....
Edward L. Stone
Sep 28, 2019
Edward L. Stone age 87 of Dongola, died Saturday, September 28, 2019 in the Jonesboro Rehab and Nursing Center. He was born November 13, 1931 in Alto Pass, the son of William C. and Ina Z. (Davis) Stone. He married Lillie Dodson on August 12, 1955 in Tamms. Edward is survived by his loving wife of sixty four years, Lillie...
Francis Morgan
Sep 27, 2019
Francis Morgan, age 67 of Anna, died Friday, September 27, 2019 in the Integrity Healthcare in Anna. He was born August 27, 1952 in Breese, the son of Fred L. and Della May (Piro) Morgan. Francis is survived by all his family and friends at Community Integrated Living. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 7, 2019 in...
Louise Kelley
Sep 24, 2019
Louise Kelley, age 99 of Anna, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Integrity Health Care of Anna. She was born December 27, 1919 in Anna, the daughter of Jesse and Grace (Phillips) Kelley. She married Walter Kelley on June 1, 1945 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on November 18, 1994. Louise is survived by her son, Robert Scott...
Rose Mary Fleming
Sep 22, 2019
Rose Mary Fleming, age 67 of Anna, died Sunday, September 22, 2019 in her home. She was born November 28, 1951 in Cairo, the daughter of Russell and Martha (Haynes) Browning. Rose Mary is survived by her children, Alex Fleming of Anna and Shawn (Darla) Fleming of Anna; granddaughters, Lark Fleming, Peyton Fleming, and Mackenna Fleming; sisters, Barbara Wright of...
Norma Jean (Mccann) Fuller
Sep 21, 2019
Norma Jean (McCann) Fuller, age 86 of Anna, died Saturday, September 21, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born November 1, 1932 in Anna, the daughter of Andrew "Shorty" and Carrie (George) Adams. She married Donald McCann and he preceded her in death. She later married Robert "Bob" Franklin Fuller in 1999. He preceded...
Edward Earl Shelby
Sep 15, 2019
Edward Earl Shelby, age 83 of Anna, died September 15, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. He born August 22, 1936 in Harrisburg, the son of Garland and Mary (Ferrell) Shelby. He married Patsy McCall on July 7, 1989. Edward is survived his wife, Patsy; children, Bruce (Donna) Shelby of Warren, MI and Brenda (Steve) Hoyle...
Margaret Louise Lingle
Sep 13, 2019
Margaret Louise Lingle, age 95 of Spring, Texas, and formerly of Anna, died September 13, 2019 in her home. She was born July 20, 1924 in Mill Creek, the daughter of Charles and Beaulah (Clutts) Goodman. She married Weldon C. Lingle on May 5, 1951. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2013.She is survived by her sons, Bruce...
Paul William Schmidt
Sep 13, 2019
Paul William Schmidt, son of Bernice Spies-Schmidt and Wilbert "Smitty" Schmidt, born January 2, 1941 in Lansing, IL, passed away at the age of 78, on September 13,2019 at Union County Hospital Nursing Home, in Anna, Illinois after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Paul is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy Jo Carrington-Schmidt of Dongola, son John P....
Darlene Magee
Sep 9, 2019
Darlene Magee, age 62 of Jonesboro, died Monday, September 9, 2019 in her home. She was born June 29, 1957 in Anna, the daughter of Paul Leo and Wilma (Irvin) Boshera. She married Clarence Albert Magee on December 3, 1987. He preceded her in death on May 15, 2010. Darlene is survived by her children, Laurie (Johnny) Pendely of Cherry...
Helen Copeland
Sep 6, 2019
Helen Elizabeth Copeland, age 94 of Anna, died Friday, September 6, 2019 in her home. She was born April 2,1925 in Forsyth, Missouri, the daughter of Claud and Velma (Kenney) Edwards. She married Cleatis Butterfield on September 19, 1943 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He preceded her in death in January of 1980. She then married Syril "Sandy" Copeland in 1997...
Revis Brown
Sep 6, 2019
Revis Brown, age 93 of Anna, died Friday, September 6, 2019 in Union County Hospital. He was born April 5, 1926, the son of Fred and Agnes Brown. He married Mary (Basler) on December 20, 1958. Revis is survived by his wife, Mary Brown of Anna; sister, Barbara Lair of Jonesboro; and sister-in-law, Shelby Brown of Jonesboro. He was preceded...
Leetta M. Ervin
Sep 3, 2019
Leetta M. Ervin, age 51 of Metropolis, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. She was born June 19, 1968 in Granite City, the daughter of Otha and Betty (Lingle) Poole. She married Jake Ervin on June 30, 2002 in Union County. Leetta is survived by her loving husband, Jake Ervin of Metropolis; daughter, Jasmine Ervin...
Veronica Bennett
Aug 26, 2019
Veronica Bennett, age 63 of Jonesboro, died Monday, August 26, 2019 in the St. Francis Medical Center. She was born November 1, 1955 in Chicago, the daughter of Charles John and Edna Victoria (Linton) Walsh. She married Jason Bennett on March 5, 1999 in Jonesboro. Veronica is survived by her loving husband, Jason Bennett of Rochelle; son, Michael Hileman; three...
Helen Jennette Stevens
Aug 26, 2019
Helen Jennette Stevens, age 93 of Dongola, died Monday, August 26, 2019 in Union County Hospital Long Term Care in Anna. She was born June 4, 1926 in Wetaugh, the daughter of Tilden B. and Ruth (Lentz) Crader. Helen is survived by her children, Judith (William) Etherton of Dongola, Becht (Lorraine) Stevens of Port Orange, FL, and Jeanette (Richard) Bowman...
Kenneth Paul Williams
Aug 24, 2019
Kenneth Paul Williams, age 53 of Olmstead, died Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born January 1, 1966, the son of Rev. Paul Eugene and Emma Lou (Manus) Williams. Kenneth is survived by his mother, Emma Lou Williams; sisters, Arlene (Anthony) Underwood of Mounds and Brenda Neely of Portland, TN;...
Nancy Sue Reynolds
Aug 23, 2019
Nancy Sue Reynolds, age 77 of Cobden, died August 23, 2019 in Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born October 20, 1941 in Cobden, the daughter of Hafton and Lorene (Haire) Tutt. She married Bud Reynolds on June 8, 1957 in Corinth, Mississippi. Nancy is survived by her husband, Bud Reynolds of Cobden; son, Mitchell Dean (Terri) Reynolds of...
Larry G Hall Sr.
Aug 20, 2019
Larry G. Hall Sr., age 76 of Anna, died Tuesday, August 20, 2019 in Union county Hospital. He was born November 18, 1942 in Aurora, the son of Paul Eugene and Nellie Marie (Lewis) Hall. He married Cynthia Miller on June 6, 1964 in Anna. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia Hall of Anna; daughters, Jeanie (Bob) Wright...
Donald E. Murray
Aug 19, 2019
Donald E. Murray, age 81 of Anna, died Monday, August 19, 2019 in Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. He was born July 17, 1934 in Cobden, the son of William and Bertie (Burnett) Murray. He married Linda (McLaren) Graham in Union County. Donald is survived by his wife, Linda Murray of Anna; Linda's children, Susan (Gary) Wright of Cobden, Cathy Sharp...
Betty Jean Sharp
Aug 19, 2019
Betty Jean Sharp, age 81 of Jonesboro, died on Monday, August 19, 2019 in the Integrity Healthcare of Anna. She was born February 16, 1938, the daughter of Clyde and Emma (Gibbs) Baggott. She married the love of her life Jack Sharp on March 26, 1955. He preceded her in death on August 21, 2002. Betty is survived by her...

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