Obituaries
Marvin Lamer, age 89 of Carbondale, died, Monday, October 27, 2025. He was born September 14, 1936 in Anna, the son of John and Hildagarde (Sweitzer) Lamer. He married Loretta Clutts and together they have shared 69 wonderful years.
Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Loretta Lamer of Carbondale...
Rebel “Reba” Short, age 84 of Anna, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.
She was born July 25, 1941 in Elkhorn City, Ky., the daughter of Vince A. and Katie (Sifers) Belcher.
Reba is survived by her adoring family, her four children, Dean (Gail) Short, Steve (Susan) Short,...
Mary Ellen Lawrence, age 75, of Tamms, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Alexander County on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
She was born on Jan. 4, 1950 to John and Laverna (Darnell) Gast in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
No services are planned at this time. A Private Inurnment will be held at a later...
Robin Henson, age 62, of Jonesboro, Ill., formerly of Cypress passed away at 4:08 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 at the Deaconess Hospital in Marion.
Robin was born February 10, 1963 in Anna, Ill.
Robin was a graduate of the Vienna High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
Robin...
Hector Francisco Gomez Gonzalez, age 41, of Ullin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.
He was born on Oct. 10, 1984 to Francisco Manuél Gomez and Limbania Gonzalez in Jalisco, Mexico.
Hector worked as a carpenter by trade and was very excellent on dry wall. He was Christian by faith...
Sharon S. Kohler, age 74 of Carbondale, formerly of Anna, passed away, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.
She was born Jan. 12, 1951 in Jonesboro, the daughter of Kenneth H. and Dorothy (Bowen) Kohler.
Sharon is survived by her partner, David Futrell of Carbondale; three step-children, Tammy Wiesman and her...
David William Hale, age 69 of Anna, passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on Dec. 13, 1955 in Carbondale, the son of Lester and Lorraine (Webb) Hale.
He married Linda Ford on Feb. 22, 1974.
David is survived by his wife, Linda Hale; children,...
Robert Louis Craft, age 38 of Anna, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Ind.
He was born on June 6, 1987, the son of Dorothy Jean Cates. He married Angel Leah Nosser on Aug. 17, 2025.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Angel; son, Hunter Craft;...
Charlotte Browder, age 80 of Anna, entered Heaven’s gates at 1:57 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2025 from Manor Court in Carbondale, after a nearly 9-month battle with glioblastoma, wild-type.
She was born on Sept. 9, 1945 in Grantsburg, Ill., the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Hickam) Cavaness. She married...
Debra Barrar, age 72 of Anna, passed away Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
She was born June 16, 1953 in Peoria, the daughter of Jesse and Mary Virginia (McCormick) Masters.
Debra is survived by her children, William “Billy” (Julie) Short, Heather (Scott) Brown, Kimberly...
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