Obituaries
Dawn Valentine, 59, of Olmsted, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at her residence.
Cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held.
Crain Funeral Home in Cairo is in charge of arrangements.
To view the obituary or to leave an online condolence for the family, visit www.crainsonline.com.
Rex Eugene Adams Sr., 70, of Tamms, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at his residence.
Mr. Adams was born on June 14, 1951, in Cairo, the son of Kenneth and Joanna Smithey Adams.
He was a member and trustee of the Elco Baptist Church.
He was a member and chairman for 25 years of the Alexander/Pulaski...
Judith A. Mendenhall, 84, of Beaver Dam, Wis., and formerly of Olive Branch, died at 11:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam, Wis.
She was born on Aug. 1, 1937, in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Fred and Mary Powless Ward.
She and Lowell worked for over 50 years...
Robert “Bob” Eastwood entered very peacefully into his Heavenly rest on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, at 7:30 a.m. at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Bob dearly loved his family and for as long as he was able, spent most of his retirement years spending time with his wife and...
Brian Edwards, 53, of Anna, died Saturday, Feb. 12. 2022, at his home.
He was born on Dec. 16, 1968, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Johnny C. and Edith “Katie” McHughes Edwards.
Mr. Edwards is survived by his mother, Katie Edwards of Anna; sons Christopher Edwards of Anna and Chandler Edwards of...
Russell Keith Johnson Sr., 71, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at his home.
He was born on Feb. 28, 1950, in Anniston, Mo., the son of Marshall A. and Mable L. Dover Johnson.
He married Judy Smith on July 21, 1992.
Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Judy of Jonesboro; his children,...
Stanley Michael Pearson II, 73, of Cobden, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at his home.
He was born on Oct. 27, 1948, in Bay City, Mich., the son of Dr. Stanley Michael and Thelma Evelyn Rapps Pearson.
He married Sheron McCoy on Dec. 11, 1970.
He is survived by his wife, Sheron Pearson of Cobden; a...
It is with great sorrow that the family of Dr. Witold A. “Witek” Szyfer announces his passing on February 7th, 2022.
He will be remembered for his unyielding devotion to his patients, colleagues, medical community and most especially, his adoring family.
Dr. Szyfer lived his life with the courage...
Emma Hileman, 91, of Anna, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at Union County Hospital in Anna.
She was born on Jan. 18, 1931, in Union County, the daughter of Fred Jacob and Nellie G. Eddleman Hileman.
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Bonnie Hileman; a brother-in-law, John J. Ligon; nieces and...
William Earl Milligan (Willie), 49, a resident of Anna, Ill., I Care died at 1:52 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at I Care.
He was born in Carlyle, Ky., on June 20, 1972.
Willie was the son of Alan and Jo Ellen Milligan of Buncombe. Willie was a twin and is survived by his twin brother, Steve, of...
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