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Ruby Jeanette Fuller
Jan 26, 2019
Ruby Jeanette Fuller, age 91 of Anna, entered Heaven's door, Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Integrity Healthcare in Anna. She was born December 9, 1927 in Union County, the daughter of Louie L. and Gladys S. (Haire) Smith. She married Edgar O. Fuller on December 20, 1947 in Anna. Together they shared 65 years of marriage until his death...
Ann L. Michels
Jan 25, 2019
Ann L. Michels, age 97 of Anna, died Friday, January 25, 2019 at the Union County Hospital Long Term Care. She was born February 21, 1921 in Anna, the daughter of August and Hedwig (Pickle) Bruchhauser. She married Elbert O. Michels on June 5, 1941. He preceded her in death on January 29, 1991. Ann is survived by her daughter...
Kevin Lee Smith
Jan 24, 2019
Kevin Lee Smith Kevin Lee Smith, age 56 of Jonesboro, died Thursday, January 24, 2019 in his home. He was born August 16, 1962, in Anna, the son of William H and Laura (Allen) Smith. He married Lisa (Hopping) on September 3, 2015 in Jonesboro. Kevin was owner operator for TCB Trucking. He loved listening to Elvis and watching his...
Elizabeth E. Dillow
Jan 23, 2019
Elizabeth Dillow, age 94 of Anna, died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the Jonesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 22, 1924, the daughter of Clyde and Emma (Roach) McMillion. She married Lester J. Dillow on October 24, 1944. He preceded her in death in 2001.Elizabeth is survived by her son, James (Pauline) Dillow of Cobden; daughters Sandra...
Jerold "Jerry" Landrum Jr.
Jan 21, 2019
Jerry Landrum Jr., age 63 of Anna, died Monday, January 21, 2019 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born January 30, 1955, the son of Jerold H. Sr. and Margaret (Shepard) Landrum. He married Kathie Schlenker on May 25, 1993.Jerry is survived by his wife, Kathie Landrum of Anna; daughter, Lindsey (Aaron) Ackland of...
Valerie E. Young
Jan 20, 2019
Valerie E. Young, age 94 of Anna, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 20, 2019. She was born July 27, 1924 in Zion, the daughter of Cecil W. and Christine Louise (Rundell) Crane. She married Forrest Dale Young on October 26, 1945 in Neoga, IL. He preceded her in death on March 4, 2001. Valerie is survived by...
L. Larry Bittle
Jan 19, 2019
L. Larry Bittle, age 78 of Carbondale, formerly of Union County, died Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. He was born August 24, 1940 in Anna, the son of Leonard S. and Helen Frances (Friese) Bittle.Larry is survived by his daughter, Shelley Bittle and son, Barry (Missy) Bittle both of Marion; two grandchildren, Trace and Jerzy...
Goldie E. Woods
Jan 19, 2019
Goldie E. Woods, age 105 of Jonesboro, died Saturday, January 19, 2019 in the Jonesboro Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born March 6, 1913 in Reynoldsville, the daughter of James Sheridan and Laura (Hooker) Clardy. She married Robert "Bob" Wall on November 20, 1935. He preceded her in death on April 20, 1956. She later married James Woods on...
Ethel Lechtenberger
Jan 19, 2019
Ethel Lechtenberger, age 83 of Anna, died Saturday, January 19, 2019 in the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She was born July 15, 1935 in Grantsburg, the daughter of Carl and Mabel (Rector) Mixen. She married Victor Lechtenberger on December 2, 1975. He preceded her in death on May 15, 2018. Ethel is survived by her four...
Bill Wright
Jan 16, 2019
BILL WRIGHT Bill Wright, age 83 of Ware, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in his home. He was born November 7, 1935, in Reynoldsville, the son of Wayne Karl "Kate" and Ivory (Wilson) Wright. Bill owned and operated Bill's Upholstery in Ware for many years. He was a member of the Wolf Lake Methodist Church. He enjoyed riding his bike...
Thomas Murillo
Jan 14, 2019
Thomas Murillo, age 24 of Cobden, died Monday, January 14, 2019 in the Union County Hospital in Anna. He was born January 6, 1995 in Carbondale, Il, son of Raul and Ofelia (Amezquita) Murillo. Thomas is survived by his parents Raul and Ofelia (Amezquita) Murillo of Cobden, Il; daughters, Arianna Murillo of Cobden and Addison Simmons of Cobden; sisters Stephanie...
Everett "Butch" Mainer
Jan 13, 2019
Everett "Butch" Mainer, age 73 of McClure, died Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born June 19, 1945 in Anna, the son of Lloyd H. and Minnie (Cavaness) Mainer. He married Barbara Bader on November 18, 1982 in Rock Springs, IL. Butch is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Mainer of McClure; three sisters,...
Martha Ann Garrett
Jan 10, 2019
Martha Ann Garrett, age 76 of Jonesboro, died Thursday, January 10, 2019 in the Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born July 1, 1942 in Anna, the daughter of Elmer and Lucille (Roberts) Isaacs. She married the love of her life, Joseph A. "Joe" Garrett. He proceeded her in death on April 30, 2005. Martha is survived by her...
Roger Kent Jones
Jan 10, 2019
Roger Kent Jones, age 70 of Jonesboro, died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at his home. He was born March 10, 1948 in Anna, the son of James Kent and Evelyn Marie (Jones) Jones. He was a graduate of the AJ Class of 1966. He married the love of his life, Sharon Kay Morgan on July 15, 1967 in Anna. Roger...
Robert "Zeke" Eugene Pulliam
Jan 10, 2019
Robert E. "Zeke" Pulliam, age 62 of Ware, died Thursday, January 10, 2019 in the Jonesboro Health Care. He was born July 28, 1956, son of Henry Alex and Veda Mae (Long) Pulliam. Robert is survived by his children Alex Pulliam of Anna and Jarrod Pulliam of Chicago; step children Jenny Long of Perks, Jasmine Dublin of Grand Chain, Jovan...
Patsy Childers
Jan 8, 2019
Patsy Childers, age 77 of Dongola, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 15, 1941 in Wetaug, the daughter of John Doyle and Ines Viola (Miller) Rider. She married Leo Childers October 25, 1960 in Elgin. Together they ran a business, L&P carpet which is still in business now for over...
Jason Jerome Randolph
Jan 6, 2019
Jason Randolph, age 37 of Anna, died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his home. He was born March 9, 1981 in Murphysboro, the son of James Dwayne and Barbara Ann (Stevers) Randolph. He married April Maloy on April 15, 2006 in Carmi. Jason is survived by his wife, April Randolph of Anna; two wonderful children, Veronica Paige Randolph and Jason...
Reverend James Eugene "Gene" Hart
Jan 5, 2019
Reverend James E. "Gene" Hart, 90, passed away on January 5, 2019 at 1:15 a.m. in Illinois Veterans Home in Anna, IL. He is home now in Heaven rejoicing and celebrating with His Savior and loved ones. He was born, August 10, 1928, eldest of 12 children born to James and Edna (Krueger) Hart in Jerseyville, IL. Gene is survived...
Lorene Jenkins
Jan 3, 2019
LORENE JENKINSLorene Jenkins, age 95 of Anna, died Thursday, January 3, 2019 in the Union County Hospital Long Term Care in Anna. She was born June 24, 1923 in Anna, the daughter of Tullie and Beulah (Lamkin) Dillow. She married Vernon Jenkins December 23, 1962. He preceded her in death on January 13, 1966.Lorene is survived by many nephews and...
Anita Maze
Jan 3, 2019
Anita Maze, age 85 of Anna, died January 3, 2019 in the Integrity Healthcare in Anna. Anita was born May 14, 1933 in Union County the daughter of Benjamin Clay and Amanda Caroline (Edmonds) Sadler. She married Riley Leroy "Tee" Maze on April 22, 1950 in Piggott AR. He preceded her in death on October 17, 1991. Anita retired from...

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