Wanda L. Severs
Jul 20, 2015
Mrs. Wanda L. Severs, age 73 of Anna, died at 12:15 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2015 in the Illinois Veteran's Home in Anna. She was born December 18, 1941 in Cobden, the daughter of Richard and Lorena Amelia Damron Spiller. She married William Don Severs on June 26, 1989 in Paducah, Ky. Wanda is survived by her loving husband, William...
Joan Anne "Bhavana" "Bilqis Van Cleave
Jul 12, 2015
Joan Anne Van Cleave "Bhavana" "Bilqis" of Carbondale and formerly of Austin, Texas, was born December 14, 1952, in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts to Helen Lorraine Blaurock Van Cleave and Calvin Van Cleave. She moved to Austin, Texas with her parents and was raised there. She graduated from Reagan High School in 1970. A highlight of her high school years was...
Bill J Farris
Jul 11, 2015
Mr. Bill J. Farris, age 86 of Anna, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at 4:50 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015 at his home. He was born April 4, 1929 in Cobden, the son of Lawrence and Hazel Hughs Farris. He married Marjorie Louise Singleton on August 26, 1950 in Piggott Arkansas. She preceded him in death...
Clinton "Clint" Scott Musgrave
Jul 6, 2015
Clinton Scott Musgrave, age three years, nine and a half months, died at home on July 6, 2015. He was born September 21, 2011,the son of Anthony Scott Musgrave. Clinton was a beloved son, grandson, great-grandson, nephew and cousin. He is survived by his father, Anthony Scott Musgrave, his grandparents, Randy Musgrave and Judi Ray and Jeff and Leslie Harvel;...
Paul G. Otten
Jul 5, 2015
Mr. Paul G. Otten, age 92 of Jonesboro, died at 11:40 a.m. Sunday, July 5, 2015 in the Illinois Veteran's Home in Anna. He was born February 27, 1923 in Campbell, IL, the son of Henry and Louise Huch Otten. He married Virginia Williams on June 10, 1947 in Jonesboro. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Otten of...
Lonnie Dale Harvel
Jul 3, 2015
Lonnie Dale Harvel, 71, returned to his heavenly home on July 3, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. surrounded by his loving family. After a valiant battle with cancer, his devotion to his family, and firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Lonnie was born on October 16, 1943 in Anna, Illinois. He was born...
Rhyker Oliver Johns
Jul 3, 2015
Rhyker Oliver Johns, age 5 months, died at 6:23 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2015 at his home. He was born January 29, 2015 in Marion, the son of Joseph Ray Jr. and Megan Marie Williamson Johns. Rhyker is survived by his parents, Joseph Ray Jr. and Megan Johns of Anna; brother, Joseph Ray Johns III; paternal grandparents, Joseph Ray (Lynn)...
June Christ
Jul 2, 2015
Mrs. June Christ, age 96 of Cobden, died at 5:43 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2015 in the Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born February 7, 1919 in East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of Willoughby and Ethel Kibler Stephenson. She married Frank P. Christ on October 24, 1936 in Waterloo. He preceded her in death on...
Wilma H. Morris
Jun 29, 2015
Mrs. Wilma H. Morris, age 89 of Jonesboro, died at 7:04 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2015 at her home. She was born May 22, 1926 in Jonesboro, the daughter of Frank L. and Helen Mae Tripp Graham. She married Alan "Sox" Morris on May 4, 1945. He preceded her in death on January 16, 1994. Wilma is survived by her...
Jean Butterfield
Jun 27, 2015
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Butterfield, age 89 of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Southern Illinois, died June 27, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. She was born September 21, 1925 in Southern Illinois, the daughter of Levi and Flory Eddleman Ury. She married Earl Butterfield in 1943. Jean is survived by her children, Linda Butterfield of Dongola, Larry Butterfield, Lesa Mason and Lance Butterfield...
Sandra K. Tash
Jun 26, 2015
Mrs. Sandra K. Tash, age 55 of Tamms, died at 2:50 pm, Friday, June 26, 2015 at her home in Tamms. Sandra was born on September 6, 1959 in Granite City, the daughter of Paul and Dorothy (Gillam) Welzbacher. She married James Tash on November 4, 2003 in Memphis, Tennessee. Sandra is survived by her husband, James Tash of Tamms;...
Richard Rodger Patterson
Jun 25, 2015
Mr. Richard Rodger Patterson, age 72 of Cobden, died at 1:06 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015 in the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. He was born April 10, 1943 in Cobden, the son of James Albert and Alma Leone Williams Patterson. He married Marilyn Duskey on December 30, 1974. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn Patterson of Cobden; son,...
Ellison "Fuzzy" Foster Knight
Jun 25, 2015
Mr. Ellison Foster "Fuzzy" Knight age 86 of Jonesboro, died at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015 at home with his family. He was born February 26, 1929 and raised in Wolf Lake, the son of William Riley and Ester Foster Knight, he became a lifelong resident of Jonesboro. He married Kathryn Kelley on June 30, 1973 in Jonesboro. Fuzzy...
Carl Wayne Sloan
Jun 23, 2015
Mr. Carl Wayne Sloan, age 87 of Cobden, died at 9:52 pm, Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at his home in Cobden. He was born on August 26, 1927 in Makanda, the son of Hiram and Armentha Ann (Duty) Sloan. Carl was united in marriage to Una Blessing and they shared fifty-one years together until her death on August 27, 2007....
Robert "Bob" Gaylon Woolridge
Jun 20, 2015
Robert "Bob" Gaylon Woolridge, age 81 of Jonesboro, passed away at 9:48 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015 in the Union County Hospital in Anna. He was born on April 24, 1934 in Jonesboro, the son of Robert L. and Catherine Maebell (Spurlock) Woolridge. Bob married Juanita Kathleen Smith on July 27, 1951 and together they shared sixty-four years. Bob is...
Fern Isabelle Grey
Jun 16, 2015
Mrs. Fern Isabelle Grey, age 86 of Anna, died at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015 at her home. She was born February 27, 1929 in Marion, the daughter of Charles and Susan Isabelle Graves Foster. She married Beryl S. Grey on March 10, 1946 in Anna. He preceded her in death on October 15, 1992. Fern was a member...
Loyd Neighbors
Jun 14, 2015
Mr. Loyd Neighbors, age 73 of Anna, died at 4:08 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2015 in the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born May 4, 1942 in Alto Pass, the son of Dee and Ola Adams Neighbors. He married Pauline Davis in 1960 in Ware. Loyd is survived by his loving wife, Pauline Neighbors of...
Janelle Randles Goodson
Jun 12, 2015
Mrs. Janelle Randles Goodson, age 68 of Cabot, Arkansas, formerly of Southern Illinois, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2015 at her home. she was born April 15, 1947 in Anna, the daughter of William Alfred and Eula Knight Randles. Janelle grew up in Wolf Lake, she graduated from Shawnee High School then graduated from Southern Illinois University in...
Sherry Lou Schwarting
Jun 12, 2015
Mrs. Sherry Lou "Boomer" Schwarting, age 72 of Jonesboro, died at 1:15 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2015 at her home. She was born May 31, 1943 in Rochester, New York, the daughter of Otto and June Krumbine Galbrecht. Sherry is survived by her two sons, Michael Schwarting of Santee, CA, and William Schwarting of Fremont, NE; many beautiful grandchildren; one...
Gene Adams
Jun 7, 2015
Mr. Gene Adams, age 90 of Alto Pass, died at 3:00 a.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015 at his home. He was born November 8, 1924 in Cobden, the son of Rolla and Agnes Crowell Adams. He married Marjorie Adams on September 26, 1946 in Osceola, Arkansas. Gene is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie Adams of Alto Pass; one daughter,...
