Obituaries

John Paul Keller
John Paul Keller, 76, of Parsons, Tenn., and formerly of Anna, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, at Decatur County Hospital in Parsons, Tenn. He was born on Oct. 2, 1942, the son of Donald Herbert Keller and Helen Pickles Keller.  Dad wore many hats during his long productive life, but his favorite job...
Rev. James  Eugene ‘Gene’ Hart
Rev. James E. “Gene” Hart, 90, died on Jan, 5, 2019, at 1:15 a.m. at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna. He is home now in Heaven rejoicing and celebrating with His Savior and loved ones.  He was born on Aug. 10, 1928, the eldest of 12 children born to James and Edna Krueger Hart in Jerseyville. He...
Patsy Childers
Patsy Childers, 77, of Dongola, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born on Sept. 15, 1941, in Wetaug, the daughter of John Doyle and Ines Viola Miller Rider.  She married Leo Childers on Oct. 25, 1960, in Elgin. Together they ran a business, L&P Carpet...
Jason Jerome Randolph
Jason Randolph, 37, of Anna, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at his home.  He was born on March 9, 1981, in Murphysboro, the son of James Dwayne and Barbara Ann Stevers Randolph.  He married April Maloy on April 15, 2006, in Carmi. He is survived by his wife, April Randolph of Anna; two children,...
Anita Maze
Anita Maze, 85, of Anna, died on Jan. 3, 2019, at Integrity Healthcare in Anna.  She was born on May 14, 1933, in Union County, the daughter of Benjamin Clay and Amanda Caroline Edmonds Sadler.   She married Riley Leroy “Tee” Maze on April 22, 1950, in Piggott, Ark. He preceded her in death on Oct...
Lorene Jenkins
Lorene Jenkins, 95, of Anna, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at Union County Hospital Long Term Care in Anna.  She was born on June 24, 1923, in Anna, the daughter of Tullie and Beulah Lamkin Dillow.  She married Vernon Jenkins on Dec. 23, 1962. He preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 1966.  She is...
Ed Trexler
Ed Trexler, 62, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, at his home.  He was born on Oct. 21, 1956, the son of Charles and Anna Lea Turner Trexler.   He married Rita Berry in 1974 in New Madrid, Mo. He is survived by his wife, Rita Trexler of Jonesboro; four children, Kimberly (Johnny) Summers...
Doris Evelyn  Clinton Robinson
Doris Evelyn Clinton Robinson, 92, of DeLand, Fla., and formerly of Tamms, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, at Good Samaritan Florida Lutheran in DeLand, Fla. She was born on Nov. 9, 1926, in Fayville, the daughter of Claude E. and Grace M. Eidson Clinton.  She owned a dress shop for many...
John Keller, 76, of Parsons, Tenn., and formerly of Anna, died Thursday, Dec. 27, at Decatur County Hospital in Parsons, Tenn. Funeral services were pending at Crain Funeral Home in Anna.
Paul Flint Farris
Paul Flint Farris, 61, of Cape Girardeau, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, with his family by his side. He was born on May 19, 1957, in Cairo, the son of Paul R. and Lois Miller Farris.   He married Donna J. Hoppe on Nov. 26, 1993. He was a 1975...

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