Obituaries
Robert Dean “Bob” Abercrombie, 87, of Tamms, died at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021, at his residence.
He was born on Aug. 24, 1933, in Alexander County, the son of Chester and Ceyle Miles Abercrombie.
He was a member of the Alexander Freewill Baptist Church. Mr. Abercrombie retired from GMO...
Ramona “Faye” Bledsoe, 92, of Anna, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Carbondale.
She was born on July 6, 1929, in Woodlawn, the daughter of Wayman B. and Iva P. Johnson Hogshead.
She married Clarence T. Bledsoe on Jan. 13, 1951, in Mt. Vernon. He preceded her in death on May 22, 1988.
Mrs. Bledsoe...
Shelly Sheriff, 55, of Jonesboro, died Monday, Aug. 2, at Integrity Healthcare in Anna.
Funeral arrangements were pending at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com.
Rendleman &...
Donnie Kindle Jr., 40, of Cypress, died at 10:35 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Metropolis.
He was born on March 29, 1981, in Carbondale. He was a 1999 graduate of Century High School in Ullin. Mr. Kindle was a self-employed carpenter.
He is survived by his wife, Shandi Kindle; three daughters,...
Gwen (Ellet) Smothers, 76, of Olive Branch, died Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 6 p.m. at her home.
She was born on June 9, 1945, in Murphysboro, the daughter of Tunney and Doris Jean Trammel Ellet.
On Nov. 21, 1967, she married Tom Smothers.
She worked at various secretarial jobs in the area and...
John Williams Sr., 89, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 3:32 p.m. in Herrin.
Mr. Williams was born on May 8, 1932, in Chicago, the son of Willie and Ruby Slayton Williams.
He married Janet Whan in 1967 and she survives in Pulaski.
Mr. Williams spent his time volunteering at the...
Jamee Tellor, 61, of Anna, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at her home.
She was born on Sept. 15, 1959, in Anna, the daughter of Ann Lou Sichling.
She married Timothy Tellor on Feb. 27, 1982, in Jonesboro.
Mrs. Tellor is survived by her husband, Timothy Tellor of Anna; two daughters, Amanda Jade (...
Carolyn Barringer, 70, of Dongola, died Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 10:22 a.m. at Union County Hospital in Anna.
She was born on March 1, 1951, in Ponder, Mo., the daughter of Don Bennett and Gladys Marie Woodring.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She was...
Gerald Sims, 72, of Ullin, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at his residence.
Mr. Sims was born on June 24, 1949, in Elco, a son of Fred and Betty Brimm Sims.
He married his wife, a true lady, Sandra Reagan Sims, on June 22, 1973.
He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War from May 5, 1969, until May...
William “Bill” Bird Jr., 76, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Union County Hospital in Anna.
He was born April 16, 1945, in West Frankfort, the son of William Carl Sr. and Lula Fox Bird.
He married Carolyn Clayton on Sept. 26, 1964, in Saratoga.
Mr. Bird is survived by his wife,...
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