Obituaries
Robert Lee “Bob” Watkins, 69, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Evansville, Ind.
He was born on Aug. 10, 1949, in Anna, the son of Troy James and Mary Leoda Rogers Watkins.
Mr. Watkins is survived by his siblings, Donna Brown of Clinton, Tenn., and Linda Morgan and David Watkins, both...
Malcolm Scott Chamness, of Goreville, died on Feb. 10, 2021, at Alison Point Healthcare in Indiana after a brief illness.
He was born on Nov. 14,1962, in Anna, the son of James Leon and Janie Lucinda Chamness.
He graduated from Cobden High School. He was a member of Anna Heights Baptist Church. He...
Lucinda Jewell (Cindy) Chamness died on Nov. 20, 2020, in her sleep at her home in Tallahassee, Fla.
She was born on Dec. 25, 1981, in Murphysboro. She was the daughter of Scott and Vicky Chamness.
She is survived by her mother, Vicky Chamness of Anna, and family in Tallahassee, many friends and...
Angie passed away on June 2, 2021, at her home in rural Creal Springs.
Angie had a nurturing soul and tender heart which was expressed through caring for her animals and veteran patients. Her pets were her passion and she treated them as family.
Some of Angie’s greatest achievements were earning...
Claude L. Smith, 63, of rural Dongola, died Sunday, May 30, 2021, at his home.
He was born on May 15, 1958, in Dongola, the son of Claude Eugene and Ellen Tellor Smith.
He married Sandra Lee West on June 25, 1977. She preceded him in death on June 3, 2018.
Mr. Smith is survived by his three sons...
Lester D. Siebert, 76, of Cape Girardeau, and formerly of Cobden, died Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home.
He was born on June 27, 1944, in Satanta, Kan., the son of John W. and Lydia K. Neufield Siebert.
He married Martha Davis on July 8, 1965, in Alameda, Calif.
Mr. Siebert is survived by his...
It is with great sadness the family of John R. Sheeley announces his passing on Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Trinity, Fla., after a brief battle with COVID-19.
John graduated from Anna-Jonesboro Community High School in 1958.
He joined the U.S. Marines in 1959. In 1963, John began attending Southern...
Sarah “Tut” Moore (nee Hileman) at rest on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, surrounded by her family at Lightways Hospice Home, Joliet.
Born the daughter of the late Ray Hileman and Blanche Apple (nee Dillon).
Beloved wife of the late Robert H. Moore.
Loving mother of Bobbie (Rick) Crismon and Michael H...
Helen “Kay” Lee, 82, of Greenwood, Ind., died Sunday, May 23, 2021.
She was born on Aug. 20, 1938, in Detroit, Mich., the daughter of William Mac and Helen Ward Heiskell.
She married the Rev. Loren “Ralph” Lee, who survives. Also surviving are children David Lee, Rebecca (Rick) Ayres, Susanna...
Colleen Corzine, 90, of Dongola, died at 7:52 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2021, at home.
She was born on March 8, 1931, in Union County, the daughter of Johnny and Nellie Knupp Fisher.
She married Wendell Orlan Corzine on Feb. 26, 1950. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1995.
She was the owner/...
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