Margie Abernathy
May 7, 2025
Margie Abernathy, age 85 of Wolf Lake, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born May 9, 1939 in Union County, the daughter of Henry and Jeffie (Brockham) Farmer. She married Dean Abernathy on April 28, 1958. He preceded her in death October 14, 1990.
Margie is survived...
Robert R. Sullens
May 3, 2025
Robert R. Sullens, age 85 of Anna, formerly of Salem, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Deaconess Union County Hospital of Anna. He was born October 19, 1939 in Salem, the son of Russell and Zora Mae (Simmons) Sullens.
He is survived by his children, Tammy Nance, Eric (Roxanna) Sullens, and Michael "Andy" (Caron) Sullens; grandchildren,...
Peggy D. (Gibbs) Wheaton
May 3, 2025
Peggy Wheaton, age 83, passed away and entered Heaven on May 3, 2025. She was born March 6, 1942 to John and Mary (Ferguson) Gibbs. Peggy was united in marriage to Travis Wheaton on July 10, 1960.
They moved to Joliet and lived there for twenty-six years, moving to Galesburg, then later returning to Goreville to enjoy...
Ruth Eileen (Bevan) Pratt
May 1, 2025
Ruth Eileen Pratt, age 91 of Anna, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was born August 3, 1933 in Chicago, the daughter of Herbert and Ellen (McCullum) Bevan. She married Roy Amos Pratt on September 25, 1971 in Crete. He preceded her in death on March 2, 2022.
Ruth is survived by her children, David Mathew,...
Dennie Ray Smith, Sr.
Apr 22, 2025
Dennie Ray Smith, Sr., age 85 of Anna, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion. He was born on September 1, 1939, in Cobden, the son of Herbert and Edith Smith.
Dennie is survived by his children, Tommy Smith, Dennie Smith, Jr. and Tracy Smith; grandchildren, Alexandra, Peyton, Sydney, Reese and Alicia...
Hilda Jean Boyd
Apr 20, 2025
Hilda Jean Boyd, age 88 of Anna, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the Deaconess Union County Hospital in Anna. Born on July 15, 1936 in Pomona, she lived a long and meaningful life rooted in love for her family. She married James Samuel Boyd on June 24, 1952 in Paragould, AR. He preceded her in...
Rollie Joshua Hawk
Apr 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rollie Hawk, age 46, of Anna, Illinois, on April 13, 2025. Rollie was a beloved husband, father, and friend, whose life touched the hearts of many. He is survived by his loving wife, Robin, and their daughter, Madi.
Rollie was a dedicated professional, he worked with...
Merlin W. Pecord
Apr 12, 2025
Merlin W. Pecord, age 91 of Mill Creek passed away, Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Union County Hospital in Anna. He was born December 16, 1933 in Mound City, the son of Merlin and Lena Pecord. He married Jean Thompson on April 16, 1978.
Merlin is survived by his loving wife, Jean Pecord of Mill Creek; sons,...
Kenneth Claus Chilman
Apr 12, 2025
Kenneth Claus Chilman of Cobden Illinois passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, April 12, 2025. He was a forester with an adventurous, kind soul who will be missed. Ken was born in Platte, South Dakota on March 20, 1932 to Claus Magnus and Ellen Marie Chilman.
He started his education in a one room schoolhouse then...
Norma Jean (Hines) Mertes
Apr 9, 2025
Norma Jean Mertes, age 92 of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Union County, died Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Traditions Solana in Indianapolis, IN. She was born August 27, 1932 in Cobden, the daughter of Oley Dallas and Ruby (Caraker) Hines. She married Jerry R. Mertes on September 15, 1953 in Carbondale. He preceded her in death on November 16,...
Patricia (Bradley) Barra
Apr 9, 2025
Patricia Barra, age 68 of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 2, 1957, the daughter of Norman and Leora (Tanner) Bradley. She married Rick Barra in 1977.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Rick Barra; children, Christopher (Judy) Bradley, Crystal Davis and Angela (Jeremy)...
Doris Marie (Hankla) Womick
Apr 5, 2025
Doris Hankla Womick, age 95 of Carbondale, formerly of Anna, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Manor Court in Carbondale. She was born August 28, 1929 the daughter of Claude Everett and Marie (Boyd) Hankla. She married Robert "Bob" Womick on March 21, 1948 in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on March...
Joan Hartline Gibson
Apr 5, 2025
Joan Hartline Gibson, age 94 of Anna, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 25, 1931, in Cobden, the daughter of Edward H. "Doc" and Vivian Lee (Bloodworth) Hartline. She married Floyd Gibson on June 21, 1948, in Alto Pass. He preceded her in death on January 23,...
Michael Wayne Morgan
Apr 5, 2025
Michael Wayne Morgan, age 74 of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 16, 1951, in Anna, the son of William Paul and Luella Marie (Kelley) Morgan. He married Karen Cantrell on March 22, 2003.
Mike is survived by his wife, Karen Morgan; step-daughter, Tonya (Chris) Kendall; grandchildren, Caleb...
Clyde Duane Smith
Apr 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Clyde Duane Smith who passed peacefully on April 3, 2025, at his home. Born on January 27, 1961, in Cobden, Illinois, the proud son of Clyde Eugene and Geneva Irene (Wright) Smith. Clyde was a graduate of Cobden High School. Throughout his life, he worked as a concrete...
Pauline Ruth (Starling) Farrar
Apr 2, 2025
Pauline Ruth Farrar, age 90 of Marion, formerly of Carbondale, passed away, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the Voyage of Marion. She was born April 18, 1934 in Cobden the daughter of Milo M. and Inis H. (Hayden) Starling. She married Edward Farrar on December 8, 1952 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on December 20, 2004, together...
Timothy Suhling
Mar 29, 2025
Timothy Suhling, age 63 of Jonesboro, formerly of Shipman, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital of Anna. He was born August 20, 1961 in Collinsville, the son of David and Peggy (Edwards) Suhling. He shared 21 wonderful years with his wife Diane (Upchurch) Suhling.
Timothy is survived by his wife,...
Rodney "Rod" Lynn Petty
Mar 23, 2025
Rodney Lynn "Rod" Petty, age 70 of De Soto, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 23, 2025. He was born November 12, 1954 in Carbondale, the son of Louis T. and Mary Imogene (Bittle) Petty. He married Brenda Schoolcraft and to this union had two daughters. He later married Theresa Davis in 2021.
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Barbara Ann (Clark) Nance
Mar 18, 2025
Barbara Ann Nance, age 89 of Carbondale, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Manor Court in Carbondale. She was born on December 11, 1935, in Saline County, the daughter of Gene and Hazel (Harbinson) Clark. She married George Johnson on April 8, 1955. She later married Kenneth Nance on May 9, 1997. He preceded her in death on...
Jeannie Haynes
Mar 18, 2025
Jeannie Haynes, age 68 of Anna, went home to her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born December 31, 1956 in Cape Girardeau, Mo, the daughter of Gene R. and Bonnie (Martin) Haynes.
Jeannie is survived by her son, Brad (Panisa) Rhymer of Fairfield, CA; mother, Bonnie Haynes (Luther Fear) of Anna; siblings, Steve...
