Obituaries
Margie Williams, age 90 of Tamms, Ill., passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
She was born on July 28, 1935 to Hubert and Dot (Latamondeer) Merryman in Dorena, Mo.
Margie was a homemaker and spent many years volunteering her time and love at both hospitals in Cape...
Gerald “Cowboy” Lingle, age 69, of Anna, passed away at 5:31 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 20, 1956 to the late Forrest (Tiny) and Beverly (Sue) Lingle of Anna.
He caught the love of his life in 1979 and he...
Maxine Ellis, age 87 of Jonesboro, went home to her Lord and Savior, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.
She was born Feb. 16, 1938, in Jonesboro, the daughter of Leo K. and Lydia (Bartruff) Bernhard.
She married Ronald Eugene Ellis on Sept. 5, 1959.
Maxine is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Ron...
Anita R. Harris, age 89, of Jonesboro, passed away, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
She was born Aug. 4, 1936 in Anna, the daughter of Charles M. and Clola Mae (Brown) Mayberry.
She married Richard “Don” Harris on July 31, 1954 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on...
Marvin Lamer, age 89 of Carbondale, died, Monday, October 27, 2025. He was born September 14, 1936 in Anna, the son of John and Hildagarde (Sweitzer) Lamer. He married Loretta Clutts and together they have shared 69 wonderful years.
Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Loretta Lamer of Carbondale...
Rebel “Reba” Short, age 84 of Anna, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.
She was born July 25, 1941 in Elkhorn City, Ky., the daughter of Vince A. and Katie (Sifers) Belcher.
Reba is survived by her adoring family, her four children, Dean (Gail) Short, Steve (Susan) Short,...
Mary Ellen Lawrence, age 75, of Tamms, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Alexander County on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
She was born on Jan. 4, 1950 to John and Laverna (Darnell) Gast in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
No services are planned at this time. A Private Inurnment will be held at a later...
Robin Henson, age 62, of Jonesboro, Ill., formerly of Cypress passed away at 4:08 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 at the Deaconess Hospital in Marion.
Robin was born February 10, 1963 in Anna, Ill.
Robin was a graduate of the Vienna High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
Robin...
Hector Francisco Gomez Gonzalez, age 41, of Ullin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.
He was born on Oct. 10, 1984 to Francisco Manuél Gomez and Limbania Gonzalez in Jalisco, Mexico.
Hector worked as a carpenter by trade and was very excellent on dry wall. He was Christian by faith...
Sharon S. Kohler, age 74 of Carbondale, formerly of Anna, passed away, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.
She was born Jan. 12, 1951 in Jonesboro, the daughter of Kenneth H. and Dorothy (Bowen) Kohler.
Sharon is survived by her partner, David Futrell of Carbondale; three step-children, Tammy Wiesman and her...
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