Obituaries
Shirley C. Barringer, 89, of Champaign, Ill. passed away on Monday, May 26, at Carle Hospital.
Shirley was born in Anna, Ill. on Jan. 7, 1936 to Frank and Lucille Womick.
She married D. Dean Barringer on Sept. 9, 1955.
Dean preceded her in death on Oct. 2, 2005.
Shirley attended Anna-Jonesboro...
Jackie Lee Dillow, age 80 of Perryville, Mo., went home to her Lord and Savior, Saturday, May 31, 2025 at her home.
She was born Feb. 19, 1945, the daughter of James Harold and Mary Lee Simms.
She married James William Dillow on June 3, 1978 in Anna.
He preceded her in death on Dec. 29, 2024....
Mrs. Opal Estelle L. Hodges, of Cairo, Ill., age 96 (one day from 97), passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 24, 2025 with her children by her side.
One would think, what a celebration awaiting her to be with the Lord, her husband, Herbert, and son, Philip on her birthday, the 25th.
Opal...
Ann Ellen Williams, age 86, of Cairo, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Countryside Healthcare in Bardwell, Ky.
She was born on March 31, 1939 to George Loree and Bernice Vivian (Walker) Harrison in Cairo, Ill.
Ann had previously resided in Bettendorf, Iowa and Boynton Beach, Fla.
She...
Donnie W. Hurford, age 80 years, a resident of Vienna, Ill., passed away Thursday morning, May 15, 2025, at 3:13 a.m., at Hillview Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center in Vienna.
Donnie was born Sept. 1, 1944 in Anna, Ill. He was the son of Thomas W. and Helen (Bloodworth) Hurford.
Donnie is...
Ruthanne Carter Young
Born: Wednesday, March 11, 1942.
Died: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.
Ruthanne Carter Young, age 82, of Jonesboro, Ill. passed away in her sleep on Sept. 4, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband David G. Young, mother Wilma F. (Combs) Carter and father Harold W. (Nick)...
William D. “Billy” Burkeen Jr., beloved father, devoted outdoorsman, and lifelong friend to many, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, May 16, 2025.
He was born on Aug. 29, 1970, in Santa Ana, Calif., to his cherished mother, Christina Harper DeFaria, and late...
Judith Ann Duckworth Altenberger, age 84, of Karnak, Ill. passed away at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at her home surrounded by her children after a battle with cancer.
Judy was a loving mother and an excellent cook. Judy enjoyed reading her Bible, gardening and spending time with her...
Hilda Jean Boyd, age 88, of Anna, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the Deaconess Union County Hospital in Anna.
Born on July 15, 1936 in Pomona, she lived a long and meaningful life rooted in love for her family.
She married James Samuel Boyd on June 24, 1952 in Paragould, Ark...
Margaret Louise Cain passed away peacefully at her home on April 12, 2025. She lived a beautiful and happy life. She loved her family, her friends, and the Lord very dearly.
She was born in Coalgate, Okla. on Dec. 14, 1930 to James and Magdalene (Gigo) Percich. She had six brothers and sisters who...
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