Obituaries

Tim Bundren
Tim Bundren, 69, of Dongola, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Ky.  He was born on March 7, 1955, in Avon, Ill., the son of Hobert Lavern and Eris Janet Krahl Bundren.  He was married to Beth Hoehner Bundren and she survives. Mr. Bundren worked at several places, including...
Katheryn Ann Kerr
Katheryn Ann Kerr, 47, of Elco, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Ind. She was born on Nov. 14, 1976, the daughter of Franklin and Loretta Davis Kerr. She enjoyed arts and crafts and listening to her favorite music. She is survived by her daughters, Azure...
Jack Davie Sensmeier
Jack Davie Sensmeier, 80, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Ind., with his family by his side.  He was born on April 28, 1944, in Anna, the son of Clifton and Antoinette Sensmeier.  He married Martha Sensmeier on Dec. 31, 1999. He is survived by his wife...
Geneva Merryman
Geneva Merryman, 90, of Cape Girardeau, and formerly of Olive Branch, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She was born on June 10, 1934, in Dorena, Mo., the daughter of Hubert and Dot Latomandeer Merryman. She was a proud discharged veteran of the United...
Larry Joe Dunkin Sr. (Joe)
Larry Joe Dunkin Sr. (Joe), 77, of Karnak was welcomed into the arms of Jesus at 1:28 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Ky., with family by his side after a short but hard-fought battle with an illness.  He was born on Oct. 15, 1947, in Balcom, the son of Lee and Lessie...
Robert M. ‘Bob’ Hansil
Robert M. “Bob” Hansil, 66, of rural Dongola (the Wetaug community) passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at 11:29 p.m. at his home. He was born on Sept. 17, 1958, in Greenville, S.C. He was the son of Jewell Joseph Hansil and Mary Anita Baumheuter Hansil. On Sept. 11, 1981, he was united in...
Shelby Kay Rushing
Shelby Kay Rushing, 77, of Dongola, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at her home.  She was born on Nov. 13, 1946, in Dongola, the daughter of Charley B. and Agnes M. Brust Johnson.  She married Kenneth Rushing on Jan. 26, 1963. She and Kenneth enjoyed 57 years together. He preceded her in death on Feb...
Hazel M. Reichrath
Hazel M. Reichrath, 88, of Anna, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at Integrity Healthcare of Anna.  She was born on Jan. 7, 1936, the daughter of George and Julia Flick.  She married John L. Reichrath in 1960. He preceded her in death on Dec. 22, 1988. She is survived by her son, Gary Reichrath of...
Rosemary M. ‘Rosie’ Cates
Rosemary Cates, 75, of Cobden, went home to her Lord and Savior Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.  She was born on Nov. 16, 1948, in Cobden, the daughter of Leslie and Mary Ann Dangbar George.  She married Robert C. “Bob” Cates on July 5, 1977. He preceded her on Sept. 29, 1988. She is survived by her sisters...
Wayne L. Douglas
Wayne L. Douglas, 86, of Anna, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born on April 24, 1938, in Karnak, the son of Claud C. and Birdie Bunch Douglas.  He married D. Darlene Eiselmeirer on May 1, 1960, in Cape Girardeau. They shared over 64 wonderful years...

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