All Obituaries

     Betty June Smith passed away on December 30, 2023 after a short illness. Betty was born June 29, 1935 in Climax, Georgia to parents Lloyd Woodward and Lavada (Cooper) Woodward both now deceased. She was preceded in death by her first husband Rufus A. Holt and her second husband Donald L. Smith. She was also predeceased by sisters Irene Dixon and Ophelia Brock and brothers Gerald Woodward, Lester Woodward, and John Woodward, and her son Larry Holt.     ...

    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...

       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,...

    Ivy Yana, age 48 of Anna, died Saturday, March 30, 2024 at her home. She was born on March 1, 1976 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Rusty Cunningham and Amy Sadler. She married Shane Roach on December 30, 1994. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2013. On December 3, 2016, Ivy married Michael Yana in Chicago.     Ivy is survived by her husband, Michael Yana; her children, Cheyenne and Drake Roach, Lily, Holly and Allie Yana; her father, Rusty (Debbie) Cunningham;...

       Linda Sue Lingle, age 79 of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was born July 27, 1944 in Cairo, the daughter of Clifford and Lily (Dickerson) Betts. She married Kenneth Lee Lingle on April 20, 1963.        Linda Sue is survived by her loving husband Kenneth Lingle; daughters, Kendra Lingle and Melanie (Kurt) Hileman all of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Zane Lingle-Linder,...