Obituaries
Nicholas Robin Dillon, 47, of Anna, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.
Nicholas was born on June 24, 1977, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Robin A. and Betsy Womick Dillon.
He was a 1995 graduate of Anna-Jonesboro Community High School. He worked as a manager for United Rx...
Linda Gail Rutherford, 61, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at her home in Fredericktown, Mo.
She was born on Aug. 2, 1963, in St. Louis, the daughter of James Lewis and Ruby Juanita Masterson Kanaday I.
On July 29, 1995, in Fredericktown, Mo., she was united in marriage to Timothy “Tim” Rutherford. He...
Mary Ann Courtright, 96, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at home, with her loving daughter and granddaughters by her side.
She was born on July 23, 1928, in Cobden, the daughter of Lee and Pearl Hartline Cavaness.
She married Jimmie Carl Courtright on Jan. 29, 1949, in Jonesboro;...
Harold Edward Ralls of Plainview, Texas, passed away on Sept. 8, 2024.
The most appropriate three words to describe my father are hard-working, loyal and compassionate. Harold was an amazing, hardworking and provider for his family. He could be found in the bitter cold or the sweltering heat...
Mary Lou Schlenker, 96, of Anna, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:35 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Hillview Nursing Home in Vienna, surrounded by her family.
She was born on Aug. 16, 1928, in Harrisburg, the daughter of Harry and Mamie Bond Libby.
She married Wardell Schlenker in...
Kevin St. Arbor, 59, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024.
He was born on Sept. 4, 1964, in Detroit, Mich., the son of Donald Keith and Karen Ertis Young St. Arbor.
He married Diane Courtright on March 24, 2006.
He is survived by his wife, Diane St. Arbor of Jonesboro; stepdaughter Natalie...
Wayne Davis, 68, of Piedmont, Mo., and formerly of Tamms, died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
He was born on Sept. 1, 1955, in Savannah, Tenn., the son of Floyd Ersel and Eva Mae Pearson Davis.
He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Davis and...
Earlene Highfield, 74, of Anna, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
She was born on March 3, 1950, in Cobden, the daughter of Raymond Andrew and Alberda Ernestine Pearman Holderfield.
She married Ray Highfield on Dec. 21, 1968, in Gadsden, Ala.
She is survived by her...
Carleen Cain, 87, of Murphysboro, and formerly of Union County, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at Manor Court in Carbondale.
She was born on April 19, 1937, in Wolf Lake, the daughter of George and Freda Wilson Pitts.
She married Ron Cain on July 16, 1955. He preceded her in death on Nov. 15,...
Marvin Lynn “Red” West, 92, of Cobden, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024.
Red was born on May 25, 1932, in Waukegan, the son of Corlis C. and Ferbia Waller West.
He married Carole Ann Wilson West and they shared over 66 years of marriage together until her passing earlier in 2024.
Red was a...
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