Obituaries
Clara Kesler, 91, of Dongola, died Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 7:25 p.m. at Reflections Memory Care Center in Carterville surrounded by her family.
She was born on May 17, 1928, in Pulaski County, the daughter of George and Sarah Iva Richardson Harmon.
On Sept. 18, 1945, she married Ellis Kesler...
Cecil E. Dillon, 96, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, June 22, 2019, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna.
He was born on June 28, 1922, in Reynoldsville, the son of James and Alice Cooper Dillon.
Mr. Dillon is survived by his son, James Dillon of Carterville; a daughter, Janet (Benjie) Dunville of...
June Smith Minton, 90, of Marion, died at 10:21 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
She was born on Sunday, Sept. 30, 1928, in Cairo, the daughter of Floyd James and Ruby Ellen Wilson Smith Sr.
She married Robert J. (Bob) Minton on Saturday, Dec. 2, 1967, in Marion....
Leonard L. Flamm Jr. received his reward at home while smiling with his family surrounding him on June 19, 2019.
Leonard was born to Leonard L. Flamm Sr. and Alberta “Bert” Flamm on March 11, 1935, in Cairo, Illinois; that was the start of a very full life.
Leonard was affectionately known by his...
Judy Easterly, 59, of Anna, died Monday, June 17, 2019.
She was born on May 14, 1960, in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of Sherman and Eva Jaurequi Legate.
She is survived by her mother, Eva Klepper of Anna; her husband, Wayne Easterly of Anna; children Josh Hileman of Anna, Brittany Hileman (Adam...
Ted Goins Jr., 89, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau.
He was born on April 11, 1930, in Downers Grove, the son of Ted “T.D.” and Hazel Lee Windings Goins Sr.
He married Susie Ray in Murphysboro. She preceded him in death on Oct. 15, 2011.
Mr. Goins...
Terry Lawrence Allen, 56, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at his residence.
He was born on Feb. 5, 1963, in Anna, the son of John and Betty Cook Allen Jr.
He married Teresa Poole on June 16, 2017, in Jonesboro.
Mr. Allen is survived by his wife, Teresa Allen of Jonesboro; five...
Virginia “Virgie” Metzger, 61, of Anna, died Monday, June 3, 2019, at her brother’s home in Atlanta, Ga.
She was born on Sept. 12, 1957, in Anna, the daughter of Maurice and Charlotte Phillips Metzger.
She is survived by her two sisters, Carolyn Lemaster of Granite City and Peggy Jean Williams of...
Danny Milton Hartsock, 68, of Cobden, died Monday, June 10, 2019, at his home.
He was born on April 29, 1951, in Anna, the son of Donald Eugene and Dorothy May Hubbs Hartsock.
He married Karen Yvette Porter on Oct. 24, 1969, in Cobden. She preceded him in death on Oct. 12, 2017.
Mr. Hartsock is...
Dennis Lee York, 71, of Anna, died Saturday, June 15, 2019, at his home.
He was born on May 7, 1948, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., the son of Arthur Edgar and Mildred Louise Jiles York.
He married Ann Lackey on Jan. 31, 1981, in Anna.
Mr. York is survived by his wife, Ann York of Anna; children Jennifer...
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