Obituaries
Roger Kent Jones, 70, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, at his home.
He was born on March 10, 1948, in Anna, the son of James Kent and Evelyn Marie Jones Jones.
He married Sharon Kay Morgan on July 15, 1967, in Anna.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Jones of Jonesboro; one son, Shane...
Roy Lee “Pops” Ferguson, 60, of Anna, died at 4:20 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
He was born on March 17, 1958, in Anna, the son of Glenn and Genevive Davis Ferguson.
He was a grain bin builder. He loved listening to music and spending time with his...
Joshua Graves, 44, of Cypress, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.
He was born on Oct. 1, 1974, in Morris, the son of Frankie Lynn and LaDonna West Graves.
He is survived by his mother, LaDonna (Russell) McDowell of Dongola; his father, Frankie Lynn (Chris) Graves...
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 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, 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 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, 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, 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, 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...
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