All Obituaries

    Kenneth Dean Phillips, age 95 of McClure, died Saturday, April 27, 2024 at his home. He was born on November 28, 1928 in St. Louis, MO the son of Romyn and Dorothy (Brown) Phillips. He married Barbara Lindsay on December 27, 1958 in Alton, IL.     Kenneth is survived by his wife, Barbara Phillips of McClure, IL; children, Renee (David) Day of Memphis, TN, Sheila (Doug) Dorsey of St. Louis, MO,      Dr. Kenneth (Emily) Phillips of...

    Michael F. Whelan, age 64 of Barnhart, MO, formerly of Cobden, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO on April 22, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer-related complications. He was born September 14, 1959 in Chicago, IL to James and Florence (Jones) Whelan.     As the youngest of 3 boys, Mike was raised by an aunt and uncle in Herrin, IL. He graduated from Herrin High School in 1977. Shortly after graduating, he joined the...

    Bon L. Kohler, age 86 of Anna, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. He was born on May 16, 1937 in Jonesboro, the son of Ual and Flora (Schlichting) Kohler. He married Jean K. Coats on June 18, 1960 in Anna. She preceded him in death on November 21, 2020.     Bon is survived by his children, Greg (Sandy) Kohler, Kelly (Shane) Boyd, and Nicole (Barry) Evans; grandchildren, Nedom (Caitlin) Bowen, Amber (Dylan)...

     Helen Sponsler age 97, of Anna, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Integrity Health Care in Anna. She was born on October 13, 1926 in Cairo, IL. The daughter of Scott & Mildred Kesler. She is survived by brother Jack Kesler of Dongola.      She is preceded in death by husband Wright Burge they have 2 children Scotty (Vickie) Burge of Cobden & Brenda Day of Anna. Also, preceded in death by Husband Darrell...

     Leona Carnell Mount, age 90 of Anna, went home to her Lord and Savior, Monday, April 15, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born April 24, 1933 in Dongola, the daughter of Willard C. and Edith (Brewer) McHughes. She married William C. Carnell in September of 1949 and to this union they had three daughters. He preceded her in death on May 15, 1974. She later married Carl V. Mount in November of 1986. He preceded her in death on April 25, 1994.    ...

    Nora Carmona, age 34 of Murphysboro, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born on August 18, 1989 in Santiago Maravatío, Mexico, the daughter of Pastor Carmona Lopez and Alicia Morales Murillo.     Nora is survived by her parents, Pastor and Alicia Carmona; a daughter, Aleya Adalee Carmona; siblings, Pastor, Martin, Jose, and Daniella Carmona Morales; many aunts, uncles, other relatives and...

     Joseph Richard Reppert spent the last days of his life in idyllic surroundings doing the things he enjoyed with people he loved. Joe’s brother, Jerry Reppert, was visiting Joe and his wife, Chick, at their home in Destin, Florida to celebrate Joe’s recent 81st birthday. They had spent time catching up, telling stories, sharing jokes, playing golf and simply having fun together. On the morning of April 6, 2024 as Jerry was preparing for his flight home, Joe...

       Mary M. Richardson, age 81 of Anna, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at her home. She was born May 31, 1942, in Anna, the daughter of Elmer and Lena (Bruner) Gibbs. She married Jerry Richardson on April 30, 1960.        Mary worked over 20 years at Choate Mental Health as a technician and later as a supervisor. She loved to travel with Jerry, especially to the mountains. She was an avid reader and always enjoyed trips to the flea...

     Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather; ascended to heaven on April 5, 2024.  He lived a full life.  Full of adventure, and experiences that he shared with family and friends.  Born in Southeast Missouri Chester was the second oldest of 5 children.  His parents, Carl and Effie Mae Pedigo preceded him in death as did his siblings.       Chester chose to serve his county on 2 separate occasions.  Pre Vietnam-War...

     Michael H. “Mikey” Myers, age 76 of Grand Tower, died Thursday, April 4, 2024 at his home. He was born September 14, 1947, in Pontiac, MI, the son of Harry O. and Roma Madrine (Krach) Myers. He married Kathy Tucker on September 15, 1978 in Jackson, MO.        Mike is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Myers of Grand Tower; children, Brandon (Sheila) Myers of Grand Tower and Will (Holly) Myers of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Allie,...