Obituaries
Carolyn Sue Holm died on March 30, 2026, in Eugene, Ore., at the age of 78.
Born Carolyn Sue Vinson, she lived a life centered on learning, family, friendship, and faith.
She graduated from Trigg County High School in Cadiz, Ky. and went on to Murray State University, where she earned an...
Donald Gene Lemaster, known to family and friends as Don, of Winter Garden, Fla. passed away on April 1, 2026.
Don was born on April 7, 1934 in Johnson County, Ill., to Lloyd and Gladys (Webb) Lemaster.
He graduated from Anna-Jonesboro Community High School in 1951 and later attended DePaul...
Darrell Warren, age 87, of Anna, formerly of Olive Branch, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Ill.
He was born on July 1, 1938, the eldest of 11 children, to Elige and Lois (Robison) Warren in Pulaski, Ill. On Sept. 27, 1963, he married Pearl Simmons....
Inge Lang, age 79, of Urbandale, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at home with her daughter by her side.
She was born on March 25, 1947 to Wihelm and Olga Louise (Vitt) Gansen in Bingen, Germany. She married Glen L. Lang, Sr. in Germany.
She was a member of the former First Southern Baptist...
URBANA, Ill. – As winter comes to a close, many people look forward to warmer temperatures and spring blooms, but for land managers working to preserve or restore oak-dominated forests, it is prescribed burn season.
Fire brings more light into forests, which is crucial for young oak tree growth,...
Charles Barnett, age 91, of Karnak, Ill. passed away at 12:13 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis.
Charles was born August 27, 1934 in Karnak.
He was a graduate of Karnak High School. Charles was a member of the First Baptist Church in...
Lisa R. Baker, age 59 of Anna, passed peacefully, Thursday, March 26, 2026 at her home.
She was born, Oct. 5, 1966, in Champaign, the daughter of Douglas D. and Carolyn Kay (Burlison) Sturgeon. She married Mike Baker on Nov. 6, 1999 in Anna.
Lisa is survived by her loving husband, Mike Baker;...
Linnae Ayn West was born on April 16, 1952, and passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 29, 2026, after years of battling cancer.
She was cared for by many kind and compassionate professionals at the WashU Oncology Group in St. Louis.
Linnae is survived by her loving husband of 56 years,...
James Bruce “Jim” Jones, Sr., age 83, of Dongola, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
He was born on March 27, 1942, to John E. and Mae (Adams) Jones in Anna, Ill.
Jim proudly served his country as a...
Olen Gregory “Greg” Ballard, age 66 of Jackson, Mo., formerly of Anna died peacefully, Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
He was born Nov. 28, 1959 in Herrin, the son of Olen Adrian “Pat” and Betty Ann (Frey) Ballard.
Greg is survived by his two daughters, Miranda Christina Eddy and Riley Ann Ballard...
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