All Obituaries

    David Allen Munsell, 63 of Jonesboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. He saw born on June 5, 1959 in Cairo, the son of Delbert and Thelma (Burns) Munsell. He married Sheila Jane Palmer on April 9, 1983 in Olive Branch.     David is survived by his wife, Sheila Jane Munsell of Jonesboro; two sons, Zackary Allen Munsell of Lowell, AR and Luke Allen (Aicy) Munsell of Herrin; three grandchildren, Clarice, Liam Allen and...

     DeAnna L. Spurlock, age 82, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio and formerly Carey, passed away peacefully at Independence House in Fostoria. DeAnna was born in Anna, Illinois on November 17, 1939 to the late Dorris ‘Hank’ and Gladys (Murphy) Hankla.       Here, she attended Anna-Jonesboro High School graduating in 1957.  While in school DeAnna met Ted B. Spurlock and quickly became highschool sweethearts; shortly after graduation, the...

     Edna P. Dallas,90, of Anna, passed away on August 8th at her home.She was born on February 23, 1932 in Johnston City, the daughter of Loren and Freida Clayton. She married Floyd Dallas on April 8,1952 in Jonesboro.       Edna is survived by her husband of 70 years, Floyd Dallas of Anna; children Mel (Gail) Dallas of Indianapolis, Indiana; Carter Dallas of Anna; Gwen (J.D.) Tripp of Anna; grandchildren,  Brandy (Patrick) Leary of Overland...

     Ruth A. Vondracek, age 62 of Anna, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at her home. She was born October 23, 1959, in Flint, MI, the daughter of Clayton Aden and Lela Mae (White) Payne.      Ruth is survived by her children, Michelle Pitts (James Bell) of Anna, Catrina Bryan (Ashley Starr) of Anna, Tim (Kristen) Vondracek of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Isaih Pitts, Urijah Vondracek, Jyhrine Neal; friend, Lee Martel and daughter, Erin Martel;...

    Roy L. “Squirrel” Swafford, Jr., 68 of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Integrity Healthcare in Anna. He was born on April 1, 1954 in Union County, the son of Roy L. and Ruby (Morris) Swafford.     He is survived by two sisters; great friends, Judy Johnson and Karen Alsip, the Smith family, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.     Roy was an over the road truck driver. He loved to fish and spend time with...

     Edward “Eddie” Casper, age 76 of Cobden, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at his home. He was born March 24, 1946 in Anna, the son of Adolphus “Jimmie” and Esther Kelly (Garner) Casper. He married Lynn Wilson.      Eddie is survived by his wife, Lynn Casper; daughter, Kimberly (Samuel) Cheek; grandchildren, Mariah Gilbert (Jacob Webster), Daniel Wade Kelso, Edward William Kelso, and Nelson Cheek; great-grandchildren, Alex Gilbert, Nick...

     Richard Benton, age 66 of Anna, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Union County Hospital in Anna. He was born April 26, 1956 in Flat Rock, IL, the son of William Benton.      Richard is survived by all his family and friends at Mulberry Manor.      Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thusday, August 11, 2022 at the Anna Cemetery. Interment will immediately follow. Friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery.

    Judy Williams was born May 31, 1958 and passed away at Union County Hospital Monday morning August 1st, 2022 at 8:15am after years of a hard-fought battle with cancer.  Judy worked at Our Directions in Herrin from 2005-2010, then JR’s Centre in Anna from 2010-2020 and had most recently stated working at MAP in Karnak.  She was semi-retired, but still had the “drive” to work in between her cancer treatments.  Just last week, Judy was enjoying her...

    Pauline Pearson, 77 of Cobden, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at her home. She was born on December 12, 1944 in Carbondale, the daughter of William “Shorty” and Ruby (Forby) Cobb. She married Doug Pearson. He preceded her in death on October 18, 1998.     She is survived by her children, Kevin Pearson, Kathy Guyot, Paula Bohlen and Kirk Pirtle; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a sister, Barb Cross; nieces, nephews and other...

         Carolyn “MeMe” Cates, age 76 of Anna, died Saturday, July 30, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born October 17, 1945 in Anna, the daughter of George Allen and Mary Magdalene (Dirden) Crowell. She married Ed Cates on August 29, 1961.          MeMe is survived by her loving husband, Ed Cates of Anna; three sons, Jeff (Kim) Cates of Cobden, Tracy Cates of Anna, Patrick (Laura) Cates of...