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...
Betty Lee Cerny
Aug 18, 2019
Betty Lee Cerny, age 89 of Cobden, died August 18, 2019. She was born November 25,1929 in Mt. Vernon to Halley and Wilma (Borden) Nebughr. She married Norbert Cerny on April 18, 1955 at St. Joseph Church in Cobden. She is survived by Dr. Mike and Jaylene Cerny and Dr. Steve and Beth Cerny of Anna; Martha and Paul Wackenhut...
Harry L. Rodman
Aug 17, 2019
Harry L. Rodman, age 85 of Anna, died Saturday, August 17, 2019 in Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. He was born August 14, 1934 in Anna, the son of Clyde and Gladys (Brown) Rodman. He married Marilyn J. Corzine on November 25, 1960 in Anna. Harry is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn J. Rodman of Anna; daughter Julie (Mark) Steddom...
Constance Elaine Young
Aug 15, 2019
Constance Elaine Young, age 80 of Coello, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Stonebridge Senior Living Center in Benton. She was born November 24, 1938 in Anna, the daughter of Nolan Devoy and Hazel Cornelius (Brown) Davis. Constance is survived by her children, Micheal Young of Christopher, Patricia & Kevin Hiller of Mulkeytown, Olen & Sandra Young of Coello,...
Donna Jo Cavness
Aug 13, 2019
Donna Jo Cavness, age 61 of rural Murphysboro, formerly of Wolf Lake, died Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at her home. She was born January 19, 1958 in Cape Girardeau, MO, the daughter of Walter "Walt" and Margaret (Gregory) Cavness. Donna is survived by her daughter, Cassandra (Jeff) Hanson of Cobden; son, Derek (Cheryl) Hanson of Grand Tower; one brother; one...
Francis Caroline Page
Aug 12, 2019
Frances Caroline Page, age 71 of Jonesboro, died Monday, August 12, 2019 at the West Side Rehabilitation and Care Center in Benton. She was born January 19, 1948 in Jonesboro, the daughter of Walter and Dana (Mallory) Buster. Frances is survived by her son, Walter W. (Virginia) Page of Sterling, CO; granddaughter, Jamie Hite of Sterling, CO; great-grandchildren, Alyssa Dawn...
Lori Ann Webster
Aug 9, 2019
Lori Ann Webster, age 53 of Jonesboro, died Friday, August 9, 2019 in Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born February 10, 1966 in Chicago, the daughter of Carolene Bridgeman. Lori is survived by her son, Jacob Webster of Anna; granddaughter, Makenzi Webster; mother, Carolene Olsen of Jonesboro; longtime companion, Kenny Pearl of Jonesboro; step-son, Dalton Pearl...
Mary Ruth Riley
Aug 5, 2019
Mary Ruth Riley, age 89 of Anna, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at her home. She was born December 5, 1929 in Encinitas, CA, the daughter of Jesse Amuel and Ruth L. (Spurlock) Rushing. Mary Ruth is survived by her children, Linda (Wayne) Roseborough of Carbondale, Michael Riley of Girard, KS, and Alice (Jason) Watterson of Murphysboro; ten grandchildren, James...
Capt. Bob Wright
Aug 3, 2019
William R. "Bob" Wright, age 81 of Thebes, died Saturday, August 3, 3019 in Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born September 7, 1937 in Union County, the son of Winstead R. and Blanche (Dusky) Wright. Bob is survived by his loving companion of many years, Rosemary Pender of Jonesboro; daughter, Cecelia "Scoobie" Santos (David Gerwatoski) of New...
