Obituaries
Ellen F. (Henderson) Barnes, 57, of Miller City, passed away on Tuesday evening, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercy Southeast Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born Aug. 18, 1968 to Barney “Ted” Henderson, Jr. and Audrey Marie (Via) Henderson.
Ellen was a loving wife and a Momma to all. A social...
Angela M. Kearney, age 54, of Metropolis, formerly of Cairo, passed away on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at Massac Memorial Hospital.
She was born on Dec. 19, 1970 to Jim Lucas and Patsy Ann (Vaughn) Duke in Detroit, Mich.
Angela was a woman of deep faith and when her health permitted, she worshipped at...
Neal Deon Egner, age 84, of Carbondale, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
He was born on April 13, 1941 to Cornelius Jasper and Iris Mae (Ritter) Egner in Cairo, Illinois.
On Nov. 26, 1963, he married Linda Jewell Manus at the First Baptist Church in...
Jesse Raymond Ledbetter, 87, of Ullin, Ill. passed away at 8:47 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital in Anna, Ill.
Jesse was born Nov. 3, 1938, in Ullin, Ill., son to the late Milo A. and Ruth A. (Odle) Ledbetter.
He served in the Army National Guard, was a...
Norman L. Barbeau, 74, of Cape Girardeau, Mo. formerly of Alexander County, Ill. passed away peacefully at his home at 12:35 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.
Norman was born Aug. 25, 1951, in East St. Louis, Ill., son of the late Elmer Henry Barbeau and Alma Marie (Buckley) Barbeau.
He attended the...
Fred E. Harvey, age 98, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 at Eden Vista Senior Living in Hoffman Estates, Ill.
He was born on May 27, 1927 to Samuel and Elva Sloan Harvey in Huntingburg, Ind.
On Jan. 31, 1953, he married Hazel Tripp and they were together for over 48 years until her...
Alvin W. Beasley, age 65, of Anna, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 at Integrity Healthcare in Cobden, Ill.
He was born on Jan. 23, 1960 to Alfred and Helen (Schram) Beasley in Simpson, Illinois.
Alvin will be deeply missed by friends at Integrity Healthcare of Cobden and the Spanish Oaks...
Jerry Heidlebaugh 82, of Alto Pass, Ill., died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Mo.
Jerry was born on April 29, 1943, the son of Maxine Hummel and Arley Heidlebaugh in Hindsboro, Ill.
He is preceded in death by both parents and his wife Suzanne.
Jerry is survived by...
John R. Hines, age 81, of Anna, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 14, 1944 to Loren William and Olive Louise (Boyer) Hines in Anna, Ill.
John was graduate of the Anna-Jonesboro Class of 1962. He retired from Southern Illinois University...
Raymond “Stringbean” Theis, age 85 of Anna, passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 6, 1940 in Balcom, the son of William and Mollie (Angell) Theis.
He married Opal Schnaare on March 3, 1963. She preceded him in death on Dec. 7, 1997. In 1998...
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