February 2026
Michael David “Mike” Smith
Tue, 02/24/2026 - 3:16pm
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Michael David “Mike” Smith, age 75 of Jonesboro, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.
Kenneth Gene Roach
Tue, 02/24/2026 - 3:09pm
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Kenneth Gene Roach, age 82 of Jonesboro, passed away, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.
He was born Jan. 7, 1944 in Anna, the son of Roy and Mary Belle (Coats) Roach.
Patsy Shelby
Tue, 02/24/2026 - 3:02pm
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On Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at home, Patsy Shelby peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
James Larry Pickel
Tue, 02/24/2026 - 2:50pm
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James Larry Pickel, age 81 of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on Feb. 14, 2026 at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.
Nancy Lee Young
Tue, 02/24/2026 - 2:39pm
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Nancy Lee Young, 76 of Effingham, passed away on Feb. 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Rodger L. Gossett
Tue, 02/24/2026 - 2:27pm
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Rodger L. Gossett, 86, of Vienna, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Ill.
Tom Ellison
Tue, 02/24/2026 - 2:18pm
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Lloyd Thomas (Tom) Ellison, age 83, of Tamms, Ill.
Michael Lee Estel
Tue, 02/17/2026 - 3:54pm
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Michael Lee Estel, a devoted family man, passionate sportsman, and dedicated community servant, passed away on Feb. 7, 2026, in Carbondale, Ill. He was 81 years old.
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