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Charles  E. Dillman  Sr.

Charles E. Dillman Sr.

Sep 19, 2017

Mr. Charles E. Dillman Sr. age 73 of Jonesboro, died at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born January 31, 1944 in Tamms, the son of Lloyd and Villa Mae (Kirk) Dillman. He married Janet Pedigo on February 23, 1967 in Olive Branch. Charles is survived by his...

Joyce Alexander

Joyce Alexander

Sep 17, 2017

Joyce Alexander, age 70 of Eldorado formerly of Cobden, died at 12:20 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, 2017 in the Select Specialty Hospital in St. Charles, MO. She was born June 6, 1947 in Cobden the daughter of Nova Lee & Evelyn Bonita (Aldridge) Pack. Joyce is survived by her sister, Bonnie (Jerry) Coffman of Foley, MO; brothers, Nova Dean...

Danny  L. Treece

Danny L. Treece

Sep 10, 2017

Mr. Danny L. Treece, age 70 of Jonesboro, died at 10:17 p.m. Sunday, September 10, 2017 in the Union County Hospital. He was born October 3, 1946 in Anna, the son of Hollie and Ruby (Garrett) Treece. Danny is survived by three aunts, Leona Treece of Paducah, KY, Betty Garrett of Anna and Martha Garrett of Jonesboro; three nephews, Kerry...

Margaret  "Margie" Kruez

Margaret "Margie" Kruez

Sep 8, 2017

Margie Kruez, age 96 of Cobden, died at 6:24 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2017 in Cobden. She was born June 23, 1921. She is survived by her many friends at Village Inn in Cobden.Graveside service will be held on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Anna City Cemetery. Interment at the Anna City Cemetery with Pastor Kerry...

Kimberly  Ann Zimmerman

Kimberly Ann Zimmerman

Sep 6, 2017

Kimberly Ann Zimmerman, age 56 of Anna, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 10:32 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2017 in Jonesboro. She was born October 15, 1960 in Anna the daughter of Lanny & Betty (Davis) Zimmerman. Kimberly was a loving companion of Bill Scroggins and devoted grandmother to Nicholas Ortiz and Khloee Pena. She is survived by her...

Steven  D. Lawrence

Steven D. Lawrence

Sep 5, 2017

Mr. Steven D. Lawrence, age 57 of Cobden, died Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at his home. He was born January 2, 1960 the son of Randal L. Lawrence Jr. and Mary E. (Sadler) Lawrence. Steven is survived by his nephew, Adam (Nikki) Lawrence of Rosiclare; nieces, Elizabeth Lawrence of Anna, Samantha Sheffield of New Brighton, PA; seven great nieces and...

Larry  J. Yates  Jr.

Larry J. Yates Jr.

Sep 3, 2017

Mr. Larry J. Yates Jr. age 34 of Anna, died Sunday September 3, 2017 at his home. He was born December 30, 1982 in Detroit, MI, the son of Larry J. Sr. and Jean Marie Bachmann Yates. Larry is survived by his father, Larry J. Sr. (Sheila) Yates of Cobden; mother, Jean Marie Yates of Anna; sister, Lisa Yates of...

John  E. Stewart

John E. Stewart

Sep 2, 2017

Mr. John E. Stewart, age 67 of Cobden, died at 11:20 p.m. Saturday, September 2, 2017 in his home in Cobden. John was born May 21, 1950 in Anna, the son of Charles and Veda (Bryant) Stewart. He married Midge Middleton on November 8, 1991 in Murphysboro. John is survived by his loving wife, Midge Stewart of Cobden; son, Brian...

Clara  M. Nehring

Clara M. Nehring

Aug 31, 2017

Mrs. Clara M. Nehring, age 73 of Vergennes, died at 4:57 p.m. Thursday, August 31, 2017 in the HeliaHealthcare in Energy. She was born May 27, 1944 in Anna, the daughter of O. Ordell and Wanda (Barnhart) Goodman. She married George Nehring on May 18, 1990 in Jonesboro. Clara is survived by her loving husband, George Nehring of Vergennes; daughter,...

Shirley  Jean Keller

Shirley Jean Keller

Aug 30, 2017

Shirley Jean Keller, age 81 of Anna, died at 8:29 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 in the Jonesboro Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was born April 4, 1936 in McClure, the daughter of Daniel Joseph & Pearl Eva (Miller) Schlenker. Shirley is survived by her sons, Kent (Anne) Keller of Tavares, FL, Mark Keller of Dongola; daughters, Martha...

Paul  E. Reynolds

Paul E. Reynolds

Aug 26, 2017

Mr. Paul E. Reynolds, age 84 of rural Cobden, died at 11:59 a.m. Saturday, August 26, 2017 in the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. He was born May 5, 1933 in Jonesboro, the son of Edward Harrison & Rosa (Coats) Reynolds. Paul is survived by his best friend and mother of his children, Rose Reynolds of Coben; children, Kevin...

Betty  Ethelwyn Dodd

Betty Ethelwyn Dodd

Aug 25, 2017

Mrs. Betty E. Dodd, 95 years, died at 5:15 am August 25, 2017. She was born February 27,1922 in Huntington, Indiana to Albert and Ethelwyn (Beal) Heinss. Both parents are deceased. She was an only child. She married Byron E. Dodd on February 17, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana. They later moved to Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on March...

Richard Seward

Richard Seward

Aug 23, 2017

Mr. Richard Seward, age 49 of Jonesboro, died at 2:13 p.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at his home. Richard was born July 11, 1968 the son of Larry and Elizabeth (Seward) Wheaton. Richard is survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. He worked as a tech at Choate Mental Health....

Ethelene  Eva Lyerla

Ethelene Eva Lyerla

Aug 21, 2017

Ethelene Eva Lyerla died August 21, 2017 in Anna, IL, age 94. She was born in the country near Cobden, IL, the daughter of Audie and Vesta Wright. She married Collin Wesley Lyerla on July 1, 1945 in St. Louis, MO. Collin preceded her in death on August 13, 2013. She is survived by two sons, Richard "Rick" (Donna) Lyerla...

Franklin  Henry Powles

Franklin Henry Powles

Aug 19, 2017

Mr. Franklin Henry Powles, age 79 of Anna, died at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2017 in the Jonesboro Rehab & Healthcare Center. He was born November 21, 1937 in Union County, the son of Roy & Lorene (Allen) Powles. Franklin was a member of the Anna Heights Baptist Church. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force....

Gerald  "Jerry" Casper

Gerald "Jerry" Casper

Aug 17, 2017

Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Casper, age 64 of Jonesboro, died at 7:08 p.m. Thursday, August 17, 2017 at his home. He was born September 18, 1952 in Anna, the son of Betty (Shepard) Dunn. Jerry is survived by his six children, Samantha Brent of Canada, Jesse (Amanda) Casper of Idaho, Diana (Kenneth) Cox of Perryville, MO, Sheldon (Jenna) Casper of Florida,...

Betty Jean White Jamjoom

Betty Jean White Jamjoom

Aug 15, 2017

Mrs. Betty Jean White Jamjoom, age 67 of Anna, died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at her home. She was born September 6, 1949 in Anna, the daughter of John Jackson and Audra May (Henson) White. Betty is survived by her loving mother, Audra May White of Anna; three brothers, John Monroe (Sue) White of Buncombe, Donald Lee...

Patricia  Ann Broadway

Patricia Ann Broadway

Aug 14, 2017

Mrs. Patricia Ann Broadway, age 62 of Anna, died at 12:22 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2017 at her home. She was born February 17, 1955 in Anna, the daughter of Walter and Irene Ann (Smith) Tellor. Patricia Ann is survived by her mother, Irene Ann Tellor of Dongola; children, Michelle (Jenna) Duskey of Dongola, Donald (Jennifer) Duskey of Dongola, and...

Jamin  Scott Weaver

Jamin Scott Weaver

Aug 12, 2017

Jamin Scott Weaver, 17 months of Dongola, peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus after a battle of Menkes Disease. He was born March 5, 2016 in Carbondale and died on August 12, 2017 at 7:15 a.m. in his home. Jamin is survived by his parents, John and Eva Weaver of Dongola; one brother, Keith at home; maternal grandparents, John...

Charles  Randall Baker

Charles Randall Baker

Aug 11, 2017

Mr. Charles Randall Baker, age 79 of Cobden, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2017 at his home. Charles was born May 2, 1938 in Fairplay Community, KY the son of Harvey Jessie and Eva Leen (Spoon) Baker. He married Bessie Irene Sorrels on July 26, 1958 in Chicago and she preceded him in death on January 19, 2010....

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