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Allen  J. Cresto

Allen J. Cresto

Sep 27, 2017

Allen J. Cresto, age 5 died Wednesday, September 27, 2017. He was born October 3, 2011 in Cape Girardeau, MO, the son of Joseph E. Cresto and Emily Arnold. He is survived by his father Joseph E. Cresto and step mother, Deann Lynn Cresto both of Anna; mother, Emily Hall of Frederick Town, MO; siblings, Alyssa, Alabama and Joseph Cresto...

Clarence  Ray Aldridge

Clarence Ray Aldridge

Sep 27, 2017

Clarence Ray Aldridge Mr. Clarence Ray Aldridge, age 81 of Anna, died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2017 in the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born June 27, 1936 in East Saint Louis, the son of Clarence Franklin and Edna Estelle (Pearson) Aldridge. He married LaVonne Mears on September 2, 1978 in Cobden. Clarence proudly served his country...

Joyce  S. Duncan

Joyce S. Duncan

Sep 25, 2017

Mrs. Joyce S. Duncan, age 78 of Anna, died at 2:10 a.m. Monday, September 25, 2017 in the Ray & Kay Hospice Center in Paducah, KY. She was born October 5, 1938 in Jonesboro, the daughter of James Elbert and Gladys Irene (Eudy) Shelton. She married Jesse Wayne Tutt on August 2, 1957 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death...

Bill  L. Aldridge

Bill L. Aldridge

Sep 24, 2017

Bill Aldridge, age 90 of Troy, formerly of Wolf Lake, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2017. He was born May 22, 1927 in Aldridge, IL, the son of Thomas L. Sr. and Dona (Lingle) Aldridge. He married Barbara Forrest on January 31, 1953 in Corinth, MS. She preceded him in death on November 22, 2016....

Kevin E. "Cookie" Cook

Kevin E. "Cookie" Cook

Sep 23, 2017

Kevin E. "Cookie" Cook, age 55 of Anna, died at 2:46 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2017 in the Union County Hospital. He was born on May 6, 1962 in Union County, the son of Johnnie Burl and Janice Ganell (Holderfield) Cook. Kevin owned and operated his towing service for many years. Kevin dearly loved spending time with his grandchildren and...

Donald Poole

Donald Poole

Sep 22, 2017

Mr. Donald Poole, age 84 of McClure, died Friday, September 22, 2017 in the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born January 31, 1933 in Elco, the son of Forrest Ezra and Maudie Louise (Jordan) Poole. He married Edna (Cates) Basler on December 8, 1991 in Cobden. Donald is survived by his loving wife, Edna Poole of...

Ruth "Blondie" A. Steck

Ruth "Blondie" A. Steck

Sep 21, 2017

Ruth A. "Blondie" Steck, age 85 of Jonesboro, died at 2:43 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2017 in the Jonesboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born September 11, 1932 in Anna, the daughter of Carl and Alice (Cast) Trammel. Blondie is survived by her daughter, Sheryl (William) Bryant, son, "Bernie"(Randi) Steck all of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Jessica (Matt) Pearson, Rebecca...

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....

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