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Clay Scott Kell
Jun 7, 2018
Clay Scott Kell, age 20 of Alto Pass, died at 11:28 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2018 in DeSoto. He was born June 9, 1997 in Carbondale the son of Scott Allen and Michelle (Ramsey) Kell. Clay is survived by his mother, Michelle Kell (Jason Fox) of Alto Pass; father, Scott Allen (Tiffany) Kell of Carterville; grandparents, Janice Ramsey of Poplar...
Patricia Ann Reppert
Jun 7, 2018
Patricia Reppert of St. Pete Beach, Fl passed away June 7, 2018 at the home of her daughter Dawn Hall and family in Delaware, Ohio. She leaves a family of her husband, John, daughter Dawn, and son Scott of Arlington, VA. Dawn and husband Aaron Hall blessed Pat with eight grandchildren (Thomas, Naomi Ruth, Rebekah, Hannah, Miriam, Susanna, Benjamin, and...
Aldona H. Johnson
Jun 6, 2018
Aldona H. Johnson, 89, of Carbondale died at 2:47 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Carbondale Memorial Hospital. She was born June 15, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph Naujalis and Helen (Preskus) Naujalis. She married Evert A. Johnson on February 21, 1969, in Jonesboro, Illinois. Evert preceded her in death on November 11, 2006. Aldona worked for...
Sandra Lee Smith
Jun 3, 2018
Mrs. Sandra Lee Smith, age 57 of rural Dongola, died Sunday, June 3, 2018 in Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. She was born July 7, 1960 in Aurora, the daughter of Langley and Donna (Sichling) West. She married Claude L. Smith on June 25, 1977. Sandra is survived by her husband, Claude L. Smith of rural Dongola; three sons, Tramps Smith,...
Leoda Watkins
Jun 1, 2018
Leoda Watkins, age 95 of Ware, died at 4:25 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2018 at Integrity Healthcare of Anna. She was born March 14, 1923 in McClure the daughter James Aud and Ola May (Clever) Rogers. She married Troy James Watkins on November 21, 1942 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He preceded her in death. Leoda is survived by her children,...
Neomia Ruth Means
May 31, 2018
Neomia Ruth Means, age 68 of Anna, died at 11:55 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018 at her home. She was born November 1, 1949 in Anna the daughter David M. and Mary Helen (Adams) Cook. She married Devere Means on August 19, 1972 in Anna. He preceded her in death on October 3, 1981. Neomia is survived by her sister,...
Richard J. Cerny
May 30, 2018
Richard J. Cerny, age 86 of Cobden, died at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at his home. He was born February 2, 1932 in Cobden the son of John M. and Elizabeth (Bigler) Cerny. He married Jo Gotta on May 14, 1966 in Centralia. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Jo Cerny of Cobden; daughters, Tina (Steve) Pedrotty...
Kay Whitney
May 23, 2018
Kay Whitney, age 70 of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in the Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born July 21, 1947 in Anna, the daughter of Elbert and Verneal (Jordan) Hileman. She married Cecil Ray Whitney in 1967 in Union County, he preceded her in death. Kay is survived by her children, Sandra D. (Matthew) Dare...
Maxine Jones
May 23, 2018
Ritta Maxine (Friese) Jones, age 92 of Greenville, formerly of Alto Pass, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at her home. She was born October 24, 1925 in rural Alto Pass, the daughter of Finis and Gertie Friese. Maxine is survived by her sons, Bob (Dawn) Jones of Greenville and Bruce (Shari) Jones of Herrin; seven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren;...
James Foster
May 20, 2018
James Foster age 84 of Anna, died Sunday, May 20, 2018 at his home. He was born December 17, 1933 in Wolf Lake, the son of George and Edith L. (Rhodes) Foster. He married Maxine Burleson on October 7, 1955 in Waco, TX. James is survived by his loving wife, Maxine Foster of Anna; son, Terry (Denise) Foster of Jonesboro;...
Victor Lechtenberger Sr.
May 15, 2018
Victor Lechtenberger, age 73 of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his home. He was born October 30, 1944 in Clarinda, IA, the son of Merle Victor Sr. and Vesper Zepher (Farrens) Lechtenberger. He married Ethel Mixen on December 2, 1975. Victor is survived by his loving wife, Ethel Lechtenberger of Anna; sons, Lindell (Tracey) Lechtenberger of Anna,...
Nola Jean Heisner
May 14, 2018
Nola Jean Heisner, age 64 of Jonesboro, died Monday, May 14, 2018 at her home. She was born June 8, 1953 in Paducah, KY, the daughter of Russell Fredrick and Jean G. (Davies) Heisner. Nola is survived by her two daughters, Mary Heisner and Daphne Heisner both of Olive Branch; son, Daniel McDonald of McClure; grandchildren, Shawn Heisner, Aryana Heisner,...
Philip J. Gebbia
May 13, 2018
Mr. Philip J. Gebbia, age 85 of Dongola, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 13, 2018 in his home. He was born on June 22, 1932 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Joseph and Jennie (Misuraca) Gebbia. He married June (Davis) on December 12, 1958. She preceded him in death. Philip is survived by his children, Philip (Heidi) Gebbia...
Wanda Lee Gardner
May 10, 2018
Wanda L. Gardner, age 88 of Jonesboro, died Thursday, May 10, 2018 in Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born March 23, 1930 in Cobden, the daughter of Louie Robert and Mildred Marie (Treece) Kelley. She married John Lewis Gardner on March 27, 1949 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on , June 2, 2004. Wanda is...
Marvin E. Caraker
May 10, 2018
Marvin E. Caraker, age 91 of Anna, formerly of Cobden, died Thursday, May 10, 2018 in the Illinois Veteran's Home in Anna. He was born February 1, 1927 in Anna, the son of Phillip M. and Lona (Russell) Caraker. He married Mary Sue Moreland on October 3, 1961 in East St. Louis. She preceded him in death on September 14,...
David Shawn Knight
May 2, 2018
David Shawn Knight, age 61 of Anna, passed away on May 2, 2018 in Memphis, TN. He was born November 14, 1956 in Woodstock, the son of Raymond James and Helen Marlene (Eddings) Knight. David is survived by his son, Eli (Mandy) Knight of Anna; daughter, Nicole Knight (Allen Wood) of Metropolis; grandson, Elias Knight of Anna; brother, Dale Knight;...
David Lee "Killer" Horn
May 1, 2018
David Lee "Killer" Horn, age 80 of Ridgway, formerly of Carbondale, died at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in Gallatin Manor in Ridgway. He was born July 4, 1937 in Carbondale, the son of Robert M. and Thelma M. (Grant) Horn. David is survived by his three brothers, Gene F. (Judith) Horn of Cobden, Donald R. Horn of Texas...
Alice Slack
Apr 26, 2018
Alice Slack, age 84 of Anna, died at 9:25 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2018 in the Union County Hospital. She was born August 6, 1933 in Cook County.Alice is survived by her family and friends at C.I.L. and Mulberry Manor.Memorial services for Alice Slack will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral...
Mickle Brock
Apr 25, 2018
Mickle Brock, age 47 of Dongola, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018. He was born June 16, 1970 in Cape Girardeau, MO, the son of Hubert Harvey and Doris (Eddleman) Brock. He married Lea Ann Tarr on December 28, 2016 in Anna. Mickle is survived by his wife, Lea Ann Brock of Dongola; daughter, Manda Harris of Dongola; son, Gage Brock...
Georgine Starr Theis
Apr 20, 2018
Georgine Starr Theis, age 73 of Anna, died Friday, April 20, 2018 at her home. She was born September 7, 1944 in Anna, the daughter of Andrew C. and Rose W. (Anderson) Connolley. She married Charles H. Palmer, he preceded her in death. She later married Raymond A. Theis in May of 1998. Georgine is survived by her husband, Raymond...

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