Obituaries
Stuart “Stu” Miller, 72, of Grand Chain, died at 6:23 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
He was born on Nov. 14, 1952, in Cairo.
He was a beloved husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dianna Wright; two daughters, Stephanie (Gary)...
Margie Darlene Carlson, 76, of Olmsted, Illinois, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Continue Care at Baptist Health in Paducah, Ky.
Margie brightened the lives of those around her with her warm spirit and enduring kindness.
Margie found solace in the simple...
Peggy Lou Parker, 87, of Villa Ridge, died at 5:25 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at Hillview Senior Living and Rehab in Vienna.
She was born on Aug. 18, 1937, in Olmsted, the daughter of William and Bessie Johnson Schoen.
She married the love of her life, Marion Russell Parker, on August 13, 1955. ...
Ruth Carolyn Johnson Ashworth, 85, of Cairo, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
She was born on Jan. 24, 1940, at St. Mary’s Hospital, the daughter of Walter and Ruth Goins Johnson of Cairo.
Her education was from Elmwood School, Junior High School and Cairo...
Garry Dale Poole, 84, of Anna, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at his home.
He was born on July 18, 1940, in Alexander County, the son of Forrest E. and Maude L. Jordan Poole. He married Karen King.
Mr. Poole is survived by his wife, Karen Poole of Anna; son David (Becki) Poole; daughters Rebecca...
Leona G. “Ramona” Wright, 92, of Anna, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.
She was born on Aug. 26, 1932, in Alexander County, the daughter of Orvil and Maggie Smiddy Brown.
She married Melvin Wright on Feb. 18, 1950. He preceded her in death on Jan. 31, 1997.
Mrs. Wright is survived by her daughters,...
Donald Edward Thady, 95, of Jonesboro, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna.
He was born on July 23, 1929, in Morgan County, the son of Roy Louis and Lois Evelyn Sawyer Thady.
He married Joy Elaine Irlam on Dec. 12, 1950, in Piggott, Ark.
Mr. Thady is survived by his...
Donald William Casper Sr., 70, of Murphysboro, died at home on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
He was born on Sept. 13, 1954, in Cobden, the son of William Lynn and Shirley Cross Casper.
He is survived by his mother, Shirley Casper of Carbondale; son Dee (Sarah) Casper of Pottsville, Pa.; brother-in-law...
Laura L. Johnson, 87, of Paducah, Ky., and formerly of Cairo, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at Providence Pointe in Paducah,
She was born on Feb. 6, 1937, in Barlow, Ky., the daughter of Elmer and Clara Apperson Kerley.
On Aug. 23, 1953, she married Donald E. Johnson, and together they spent over 68...
Debby Ann Tadlock, 70, of Marion, and formerly of Union County, died Sunday, Jan, 19, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital.
She was born on March 11, 1954, in Wayland, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Lila Ann Brown Freyenberger.
Debby is survived by her sisters-in-law, Karen Freyenberger of...
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