Obituaries
James A. “Jim” Wright, 86, of Ware, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
He was born on July 13, 1938, in Union County, the son of Wayne Karl “Kate” and Ivory Wilson Wright.
He retired from the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna. He...
Bonita June Laster, 64, of Jonesboro, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau with her family by her side.
She was born on June 6, 1960, in Memphis, Tenn., the daughter of George Monroe “Bob” and Edda Janette Johnson Laster.
She worked as a rural postal carrier...
Ralph E. Glasford, 82, of Anna, died at 4:45 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital in Anna.
Mr. Glasford was born on June 11, 1942, in Pomona Township (Jackson County) Illinois. He was the fifth of six children born to Ralph and Hallie Stutes Glasford.
On Nov....
Carol A. Boucher, 63, of Anna, and formerly of Hinckley, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital in Anna.
She was born on July 22, 1961, in Hinsdale, the daughter of John and Joann Sowder Vedok.
She was a welder for American Commercial Line in Alexander County/...
Doris L. Hewitt, 89, of Anna, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at Deaconess Heartland Medical Center in Marion.
She was born on Nov. 26, 1935, in Anna, the daughter of Raymond Leroy and Birdie Louise Rendleman Barker.
She married Douglas C. Hewitt on Sept. 9, 1979, and together they spent over 16...
Donna Sue Thomas, 85, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2025, at the Mercy Health Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Ky.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother,and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and unwavering faith.
She was born in Cairo on Jan. 17, 1940, the daughter...
Rebecca M. Brown, 75, of Anna, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at her home.
She was born on May 25, 1949, in Anna, the daughter of Bernard F. Brust Jr. and Dorothy M. Bryant Brust.
She is survived by her children, Todd Andrew Brown (Heather) and Tiffany Brown; grandchildren Logan Brown Fombelle (Jeff...
Donna J. Heller, 79, of Lick Creek, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.
She was born on Oct. 4, 1945, in Sunbury, Pa., the daughter of Russell S. and Jean Elizabeth Heim Stettler. She married Gary Heller and he survives.
She worked as a nurse at Carbondale Memorial...
Luke Sargent, born on Aug. 16, 1982, in Peoria, passed away on Jan. 16, 2025, in his hometown of Jonesboro. He was the beloved son of Sue Sargent and John Fouche.
Luke grew up in a large family with four brothers, Mathew Fouche, James Sargent, Tim Fouche and John Fouche, and three sisters Nicole...
Mark Gean Hubbs, 62, of West Lafayette, Ind., died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at his home.
He was born on Nov. 20, 1962, in Joliet. He was the son of Jennings Clifton “JC” and Jammie Jeannette Harris Hubbs.
He married Misty Jackson on Feb. 3, 1998.
He is survived by his wife, Misty Hubbs of West...
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