Obituaries

Wyatt Montana Pulver
Wyatt Montana Pulver was born on May 4,1995, and passed away on July 26, 2022, at the age of 27 years old. Survivors include his father Ricky Pulver and stepmom Lisa Pulver, both of Anna; his mother Renee Helton and stepfather Kevin Helton, both of Anna; his wife, Vera “Nicole” Pulver of Benton;...
Ruth A. Vondracek
Ruth A. Vondracek, 62, of Anna, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, at her home.  She was born on Oct. 23, 1959, in Flint, Mich., the daughter of Clayton Aden and Lela Mae White Payne. She is survived by her children, Michelle Pitts (James Bell) of Anna, Catrina Bryan (Ashley Starr) of Anna and Tim (...
Nicolas A. Romero
Nicolas A. Romero, 75, of Paducah, died at 6:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, at his home. He was born in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico, on Wednesday, May 28, 1947, the son of Ignacio Hurtado Romero and Maria Andrade Gonzales.  Mr. Romero is survived by his wife of 36 years, Nicolasa Garcia Romero...
Donna Lea Taylor
Donna Lea Taylor, 79, of Valrico, Fla., died Sunday, July 24, 2022.  She was born on May 10, 1943, in West Memphis, Ark. She enjoyed going to Church. She was a proud Christian and loved Jesus Christ, her family and being with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  A...
Paul Dean Honey
Paul Dean Honey, 82, of Carterville, died peacefully in his sleep at Herrin Hospital on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022.  He was born on Oct. 22, 1939, in Tamms, the son of Howard and Mildred Lingle Honey.  He married Joan Sasseen Honey on May 18, 1968. She survives, of Carterville.   Other survivors include...
Bert Robinson
On Aug. 2, 2022, Bert Robinson died at St Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born on Nov. 8, 1924, the son of Effie Denfip Robinson and the late Bert Robinson. His father died before he was born on Oct. 24, 1924. Mr. Robinson was one of four children and all of his siblings, Mabel Morrison...
Edward “Eddie” Casper, 76, of Cobden, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, at his home.  He was born on March 24, 1946, in Anna, the son of Adolphus “Jimmie” and Esther Kelly Garner Casper. He married Lynn Wilson.  Mr. Casper is survived by his wife, Lynn Casper; a daughter, Kimberly (Samuel) Cheek;...
Roy L. “Squirrel” Swafford Jr., 68, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, at Integrity Healthcare in Anna.  He was born on April 1, 1954, in Union County, the son of Roy L. and Ruby Morris Swafford.   He is survived by two sisters; great friends Judy Johnson and Karen Alsip, the Smith family;...
Richard Benton, 66, of Anna, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, at Union County Hospital in Anna.  He was born on April 26, 1956, in Flat Rock, the son of William Benton. He is survived by all his family and friends at Mulberry Manor.  Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, today, at the Anna...
Edna P. Dallas
Edna P. Dallas, 90, of Anna, died on Aug. 8, 2022, at her home. She was born on Feb. 23, 1932, in Johnston City, the daughter of Loren and Freida Clayton.  She married Floyd Dallas on April 8,1952, in Jonesboro.  She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Floyd Dallas of Anna; children Mel (Gail)...

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