Obituary Listing

Mar 17, 2025

Patricia Faye Lingle passed away on March 17, 2025, at her home with her loved ones by her side. Patricia was born to Kathleen (James) Maddox and Byron Maddox on May 4, 1936. Kathleen later married Herbert Modglin, who became Patricia's father. Pat married James "Jeff" Lingle, March 21, 1959, near Alto Pass. Theirs was a marriage of 66...

Mar 16, 2025

Mary Jo Butler, age 91 of Dongola, died on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at SIH Hospital in Herrin. She was born July 29, 1933 in Perks, the daughter of Clarence and Opal Mae (Price) Christian. She married Wayne Lee "Smokie" Butler on January 31, 1975 in Vienna. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2021.

Mary...

Mar 13, 2025

Sharon Loree Rajcok, age 86 of Cobden, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 25, 1938 in Salt Lake City, UT, the daughter of James Winston and Nola (Reese) Morris. She married Robert Rajcok in Reno, NV. He preceded her in death in November of 1999.

Sharon...

Mar 11, 2025

Rhonda Denise Hernandez-Sanchez, 64, of Parksley, VA, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Onancock, VA. Born on July 17, 1960, in Anna, IL, Rhonda was the daughter of Teddy Earl and Wilma Holderfield. Rhonda and her family lived in Cobden, IL, for most of their lives. She found her true calling when she started her family. She had...

Mar 7, 2025

Stella Mae Plott, age 72 of Anna, died Friday, March 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 1, 1952, in Lick Creek, the daughter of Jesse Marion and Grace Louise (Walker) Johns. She married Rodney Plott on October 4, 1969, in Waynesville, NC.

Stella is survived by her husband Rodney...

Mar 6, 2025

Norris Benner Muckelroy, age 64 of Carbondale, passed away, Thursday, March 6, 2025 at his home. He was born August 19, 1960 in Jonesboro, the son of Loren Benner "Benny" and Cecilia (Norris) Muckelroy.

Norris is survived by his mother, Cecilia Norris of Carbondale; children, Holly (Alex) Casteel of Equality, Erin (Liam) Moher of Fairborn, OH, Matt...

Mar 5, 2025

Richard Donald "Don" Harris, age 92 of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born on March 10, 1932, in Houston, TX, the son of James D. and Alta Sue (Johnson) Harris. He married Anita Mayberry on July 31, 1954.

Don is survived by his wife, Anita Harris; children, LaDona (Mike)...

Mar 3, 2025

Glenda Acklin, age 84 of Carbondale, died Monday, March 3, 2025, at Integrity Healthcare of Carbondale. She was born on June 25, 1940, in Union County to Wilburn and Ruby (Garner) Yates. She married Earnest Acklin on October 19, 1969. He preceded her in death on October 6, 2010.

Glenda is survived by her siblings, Shirley Ann...

Mar 1, 2025

Matthew Porter Bible, age 64 of Carterville, died Saturday, March 1, 2025 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born April 5, 1960 in Chicago, the son of Lewis and Patricia (McKeqin) Bible. In 1998, he married Phyllis Taylor in Jonesboro.

Matthew is survived by his wife, Phyllis Bible of Carterville; two sons,...

Mar 1, 2025

Heaven gained another angel in the loss of our loved one on Saturday, March 1, 2025. James A. "Tony" Hammer, beloved husband, dad, Papa, and Great Papa went to be with our Lord after a lengthy illness. He was born on November 18, 1943, to Tony Edward and Martha Elizabeth (Winters) Hammer in Cairo, IL. He married the love...

Mar 1, 2025

William Gerald Griffith, age 90 of Lick Creek, born January 6, 1935, was peacefully sent to his eternal home, Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. He was the son of William B. and Ruby (Stroud) Griffith.

William, who was also known as "Bill" or "Gerald", met Patsie Barringer at New Hope Baptist Church where...

Feb 28, 2025

Jack L. Miller, age 82 of Mill Creek, died Friday, February 28, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. He was born July 7, 1942 in Anna, the son of Owen and Chloe (Miller) Miller. He married Iris Smith on April 4, 1970.

Jack is survived by his loving wife of almost 55 years, Iris Miller; siblings, Marilyn...

Feb 28, 2025

Gilbert Lee Jones, age 91 of Jonesboro, formerly of Dongola, went home to his Lord and Savior, holding the hand of his loving wife, Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born May 25, 1933 in Anna, the son of Homer and Sybil (Smith) Jones. He married Joann Fear in 1976.

Gilbert is survived by his wife, Joann...

Feb 25, 2025

John "Bill" Jackson, age 97 of Anna, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Illinois Veterans' Home in Anna. He was born May 17, 1927 in Paragould, AR, the son of William Lee and Agnes (Baker) Jackson. He married Pansy Clayton on October 1, 1949, at the Saratoga Methodist Church in Anna. Together they shared 75 years of wonderful...

Feb 22, 2025

Dale Wayne Yates was born on November 14, 1964, in Wahiawa, Hawaii to Larry and Kittie Yates.  He passed from this life on February 18, 2025, at his home in Anna, Illinois. He married Cathy McHughes on November 27, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy of Anna; his mother, Kittie Ballance Yates of Forsyth, MO;...

Feb 22, 2025

Janis J. "Jan" Smith, age 82 of Anna, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 6, 1943, in Decatur, the daughter of Francis and Lorene (Wright) Alexander. She married Clarence Smith on August 25, 1963, in Decatur. He preceded her in death on August 19, 2011.

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Feb 15, 2025

Mattilene "Mat" Page, age 93 of Anna, passed away, Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living in Chester. She was born November 30, 1931, the daughter of James Maddison and Tommie (Tilley) Moore. She married Harold W. Page on December 30, 1948 in Piggott, AR. He preceded her in death on June 28, 2010.

Mat...

Feb 13, 2025

Faye Marie Eaves, age 96 of Lick Creek, died Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Sunshine Gardens Assisted Living in Marion. She was born October 7, 1928, in Cobden, the daughter of John H. and Lydia (Trees) Haire. She married James Woodrow Eaves on October 2, 1953, in Anna. He preceded her in death on November 15, 2010,

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Feb 12, 2025

Sammy Lee Bryan, age 76 of Dongola, formerly of Peoria, passed away, Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at his daughter's home. He was born July 26, 1948 in Peoria, the son of George Merill and Maude Viola (Fox) Bryan. He married Mary Vogel on May 29, 1969.

Sammy is survived by his loving wife, Mary Bryan of Dongola;...

Feb 2, 2025

Cheryl Davis, age 76 of Jonesboro, died Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born July 19, 1948 in Anna, the son of Dexter Leon and Hazel Verneal (Barker) Cobb. She married Bernard "Berny" Davis on April 17, 1967 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He preceded her in death on April 20, 2020.

Cheryl is survived by her son,...