Obituaries
Herman “Tuffy” Ralls was born on March 17, 1933, in Chicago, the son of Richard Herman and Marie Tucker Ralls. He was their third child.
He passed from this life on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, at the age of 88 years.
Mr. Ralls was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Wilson) Ralls, who passed away...
Larry Russell King, of Belknap, and formerly of Grand Chain, left this world on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, surrounded by his wife of almost 45 years, Diana Sue “Susie” (Lewis) King, son Brandon King (wife Erin) and daughter Amanda King. He was 69.
His life was spent in full dedication and service to...
Effie Mae Harrell, 82, died with her family at her side on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
She was born on Oct. 23, 1939, in Tamms, the daughter of Howard and Lena Cox Wallace.
She graduated as salutatorian from Alexander County Central High School in 1957.
She...
David Graham, 43, of Anna, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
He was born on Aug. 8, 1978, in Spartanburg, S.C., the son of Timothy Wayne and Arlene Masterson Graham.
He married Melissa Cook on Oct. 29, 2005, in Eureka Springs, Ark.
Mr. Graham is survived by his...
Alan Lafoon, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at his home.
He was born on Oct. 22, 1959, in Fort Wayne, Ind., the son of Carl and Mary Anna Busch Lafoon.
He is survived by his sister, Susan (Rick) Sherwood of Cobden; a special friend, Nancy Langford of Louisville; an aunt,...
Jack C. Yarbrough, 64, of Anna, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at this home.
He was born on Feb. 4, 1958, in Centralia.
He married Wanda Gayle Davis on May 24, 2014, in Anna.
Mr. Yarbrough is survived by his loving wife, Gayle Davis of Anna; children Trisha (Mike) Yarbrough of Chaffee, Mo., Jacob...
Jerry Hornback, 87, of Cobden, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on Nov. 15, 1934, in Sikeston, Mo., the son of Sidney Frances and Virginia Lynch Hornback.
He married Joan Cornue on July 31, 1965. She preceded him in death on Aug. 7, 2005.
Mr. Hornback served in the U.S....
Shirley Malone Fritsche, 90, of Cordova, Tenn., died on Jan. 21, 2022, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on June 25, 1931, in McLeansboro, the daughter of Rudolph Rice Malone and Ella Louis Carothers.
She married Paul G. Fritsche on Jan. 12, 1952. Together, they shared 68 years...
Homer U. Grimm, 92, of Villa Ridge, went peacefully to be with the Lord, his wife, mother, father and siblings on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Union County Hospital in Anna.
He was born on Sept. 16, 1929, in Letart, W. Va., the son of George Alton and Virginia Roush Grimm.
He married Esther...
Allen Davis Rudolph, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on Feb. 4, 2022, at the age of 95.
He was born in Anna, Illinois, the son of Roy Hubert and Laura Patrick Rudolph.
He graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he studied architecture.
Allen worked for most of his...
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