Obituaries
Phil Miller, 89, of Anna went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family.
He was born in Thebes on Feb. 19, 1933, and was raised on his family farm in Rock Springs Hollow.
He graduated from Thebes High School in 1952 before...
Terri Lynn Hartline, 47, of Cobden, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at her home.
She was born on Sept. 26, 1975, in Carbondale, the daughter of Floyd and Ruby C. Hobbs McCann.
She married Darrel Hartline on Sept. 4, 1999, in Alto Pass.
She is survived by her husband, Darrel Hartline of Cobden;...
Shielda Wheaton, 71, died on Nov. 28, 2022, surrounded by family and dear friends.
She was born on Feb. 20, 1951, in Anna, the fourth child of Olin Frank and Clara Edna Wright Wheaton.
She is survived by two daughters, Angela (Scott) Horn of Carterville and Michelle (Keith) Bono of Anna; eight...
Sharon Hunter, 79, of Dongola, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at her home.
She was born on April 1, 1943, in Anna, the daughter of Lester “Buck” and Wilma Wright Aden.
She married Robert Hunter on July 8, 1976, in Anna. He preceded her in death on Aug. 10, 2012.
She is survived by her daughter,...
Helen Louise Williams, 82, of Auburndale, Fla., and formerly of Jonesboro, passed on to be with our Heavenly Father at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Fla.
She was born on Jan. 9, 1940, in Jonesboro, the daughter of William Russell and Maude Ellis...
Shirley Ilene Prater Hale, 86, of Thebes, died on Nov. 26, 2022, at Aspire Senior Living Advance in Advance, Mo.
She was born on July 19, 1936, in Gale, the daughter of Herbert and Ollie Busby Prater.
She married James E. Hale Sr. in 1954. They had one son, James E. Hale Jr. on Jan. 2, 1958.
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Loren Wayne Ferguson, 91, of Anna, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at his home.
He was born on Oct. 17, 1931, in Balcom, the son of Glenn and Mae Carter Ferguson.
In his youth, he embarked on what would be a life-long career as an over-the-road semi-truck driver and owner of his own trucking...
Jessie Lee Aldridge, 93, of Cobden, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
He was born on April 19, 1929, in Cobden, the son of Jesse and Edna Sheppard Aldridge.
He married Shirley Yates on Dec. 27, 1952, in Cobden.
Mr. Aldridge is survived by his wife, Shirley Aldridge...
Michael Thomas Nally, 62, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on July 28,1960, in Chicago, the son of Michael and Sarah Hennighan Nally.
He married Lisa Nally. She preceded him in death on July 21, 2008.
Before his disability, he worked for Alberto Culver Company. He was a...
Schaumburg, Illinois – John R. (Dick) Davis, 89, died on Oct. 6, 2022, at Friendship Village in Schaumburg.
He was born in Anna to his parents, J. Lester and Estella.
He attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he met his wife of 64 years, Enzina (Borello).
Upon...
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