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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Nolan Logan "No No" Stanard
Aug 9, 2017
Nolan Logan "No No" Stanard, age 19 of Anna, died Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Anna. He was born December 6, 1997 in Carbondale, the son of Douglas D. and Nora L. (Hardin) Stanard. Nolan is survived by his mother, Nora L. (Randall) Freeman of Marion; brothers, Jonathon Allen of Ashtabula, OH, and Jacob Stanard of Morehead, KY; step-sisters, Stephanie...
Gilbert S. Gee
Aug 1, 2017
Pastor Gilbert S. Gee, age 87 of Murphysboro, died at 12:44 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in the St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro. He was born November 4, 1929 in West Memphis, AR, the son of Samuel and Naomi (Jaynes) Gee. Gilbert is survived by his wife, Nancy Gee of Murphysboro; daughter, Pat Vinson of Perry, FL, son, Donald...
Cynthia Irene "Cindy" Sitter
Jul 31, 2017
Cynthia Irene "Cindy" Sitter, age 66 of Carbondale, died at 2:20 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2017 in the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born March 23, 1951 in Peoria, the daughter of Doris and Ruth Ada (Ryan) Sitter. Cindy is survived by several relatives and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents. Cindy worked as a...
Gordon L. "Butch" Noble Jr
Jul 30, 2017
Mr. Gordon L. "Butch" Noble Jr., age 75 of McKinney, Texas, died Sunday, July 30, 2017 at his home. He was born November 4, 1941 in LaSalle County, IL, the son of Gordon Leroy Sr. and Myrtle May (Wilkison) Noble. He married the love of his life, Sheila Kay White on November 5, 1988 in Texas. Butch is survived by...
Donald W. Verble
Jul 29, 2017
Mr. Donald W. "Don" Verble, age 84 of Jonesboro, died at 11:44 a.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2017 in the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna. He was born August 20, 1932 in Anna the son of Loel and Agnes (Ledbetter) Verble. He married Janet Tripp on December 22, 1953 in Anna. Don is survived by his loving wife, Janet (Tripp)...
Arthur L. "Art" Houseman
Jul 26, 2017
Mr. Arthur L. "Art" Houseman, age 77 of Lick Creek, died Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in the Herrin Hospital. He was born March 23, 1940 in Union County, the son of Ray H. and Cora Ellen (Glasco) Houseman. He married Lillie Rider on November 23, 1974 in Dongola. Art is survived by his loving wife of forty-two years, Lillie Houseman...
Bonnie Moreland
Jul 22, 2017
Mrs. Bonnie Moreland, age 89 of Anna, died Saturday, July 22, 2017 in Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born August 7, 1927 in Jonesboro, the daughter of Arthur and Marie (Frick) Boyd. She married Raymond L. Moreland on September 23, 1950. He preceded her in death on February 2, 2015. Bonnie is survived by her son, Dale...
Betty Stahlheber
Jul 21, 2017
Mrs. Betty Stahlheber, age 86 of rural Dongola, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2017 in the Integrity Healthcare Center in Anna. She was born in Dupo, the daughter of Louis and Christine (Kurtz) Sutter. She married Earl Stahlheber in 1951. Betty is survived by her husband, Earl Stahlheber of rural Dongola; two sons, Eric (Ann) Stahlheber of Alto...
