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...
Thelma Louise Rich
Jul 20, 2017
Mrs. Thelma Louise Rich, 93, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Anna, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 20 at 9:25 p.m. She was born on December 4, 1923 to Dugan and Agnes Tripp of rural Cobden. Louise was married to Fred Rich on August 24, 1942 in Cape Girardeau, MO. After over 60 years of marriage, Fred...
Joanna Coles
Jul 19, 2017
Mrs. Joanna Coles, age 62 of Anna, died July 19, 2017 at her home. She was born March 25, 1955 in Anna, the daughter of Boyd B. and Ruth A. (Martin) Henson. She married Mike Coles on January 3, 1987 in Carbondale. Joanna is survived by her loving husband, Mike Coles of Anna; children, Tommy Yates of Missouri, Gary (Jessica)...
Troy E. Glasco
Jul 13, 2017
Mr. Troy E. Glasco, age 93 of rural Cobden, died at 8:13 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2017 in the Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. He was born June 23 1924 in Union County, the son of Lowell and Rosa Mae (Leggans) Glasco. He married Bobbie Foster on June 10, 1945 in Carbondale. Troy is survived by his loving wife...
Betty Janice Swink
Jul 11, 2017
Mrs. Betty Janice Swink, age 80 of Dongola, died at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in the Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born November 12, 1936 in Union County, the daughter of Lloyd Samuel and Alma Irene (Smith) Sims. She married Don C. Swink on December 20, 1953 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death...
Carolyn Treece
Jul 8, 2017
Mrs. Carolyn Treece, age 78 of Anna, died Saturday, July 8, 2017 in the River to River Assisted Living in Anna. She was born July 27, 1938 in Cairo, the daughter of Van and Eileen (Groner) Earnhart. She married Don Treece on October 7, 1961 in Perks. He preceded her in death on October 11, 2006. Carolyn is survived by...
