Obituaries
Beverly Ann Ford, age 60, of Thebes, formerly of Anna, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Integrity Healthcare in Anna, after a brief stay, with her mother at her side.
Beverly was born on August 18, 1965 to Charles Henry Jordan and Vermel (Abbott) Jordan at Union County Hospital in Anna, Ill...
Elmer LeRoy Tellor, age 67 of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his home.
He was born on June 10, 1958 in Anna, the son of Floyd William and Catherine (Beltz) Tellor. He married Sherry Lynn Newberry on April 18, 1989.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry Lynn Tellor; longtime girlfriend,...
Wilma J. Roach, age 88 of Anna, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026 at Deaconess Union County Hospital with her loving family by her side.
She was born Feb. 20, 1938 in Villa Ridge, the daughter of Theodore and Hazel (Windings) Goins.
On Sept. 8, 1956 she married Jack Roach, Sr. in Jonesboro. They...
Glenn E. Clutts, age 74 of Cobden, went home to his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Oct. 31, 1951 in Anna, the son of Earl W. and Dorothy E. (Harrell) Clutts. He married Louise (Dodge) on June 18, 1994.
Glenn is survived by his wife, Louise...
Eunice Lucille Chilman, age 94 of Cobden, Ill., passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24.
She was a dedicated caregiver – with a strong and kind spirit – ready to give love and support to anyone in need. She will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Eunice was born in Galva, Ill. on Dec. 19,...
Charlie “Chuck” Hileman passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Born on Jan. 11, 1933, he was the second of eleven children born to Dock and Susie Hileman of Anna, Ill.
After graduating in 1951, he entered the Air Force and served from 1952 to 1956. He...
Cheryl Lynn Rion, age 70, of Anna, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
She was born Feb. 1, 1956 to Donald Rion and Dorothy (Dalton) Rion in Anna, Ill.
Cheryl had worked as a Care Worker in CILA homes and worked at the Anna VFW as a bartender. She loved...
Willard C. Cunningham, age 83 of Anna, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 12, 1943 to Paul H Cunningham and Ondean (Karraker) Cunningham in Anna, Illinois. March 21, 1964, he married Mary Kietzman and they have been together for over...
A life well lived is measured not by years alone, but by the love shared, the family raised, and the memories left behind. Henrietta lived a life full of love, strength, faith, and devotion to her family.
Henrietta was born on May 21, 1931, in Joppa, Ill., to Charles H. Rainbolt and Flora...
Betty L. Seals, age 88, of Anna, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 surrounded by her family.
She was born on Aug. 14, 1937 to Clyde Miller and Leona Miller in Alexander County, Ill.
Betty had worked at the shoe factory and later for Choate Mental Health for 26 years. Betty was of Christian faith...
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