Obituaries
Sue Doctorman, 82, of Ullin, died at 10:13 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at her home, with her family by her side.
She was born on Oct. 21, 1938, in Mulkeytown. She was a graduate of Christopher High School.
Sue and Dean Doctorman were united in marriage on Dec. 23, 1956.
She loved horses and she...
Patsy Temke, 84, of Karnak, died at 10:25 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on July 13, 1936, in Karnak. She was a graduate of the Karnak Community School.
Pat and Lester Temke were united in marriage on June 14, 1957.
Mrs. Temke loved...
Frederick O. “Fred” Lance, 68, of Olmsted, died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at his residence.
Mr. Lance was born on July 19, 1952, in Anna, the son of William Alfred and Erma Lee English Lance.
He was a custodian for the Meridian School District for over 10 years. He enjoyed collecting...
Arthur “Stretch” Rodgers, 73, of Olive Branch, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at his home.
He was born on Sept. 9, 1947, in Alexander County, the son of Lawrence Freeman and Ola Mae Greer Rodgers.
He married Shirley Sissom on June 19, 1998.
Mr. Rodgers was a retired truck driver and an avid hunter. ...
Duffy Carl Sanders, 29, of Buncombe, died in the early morning hours on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at his home.
He was born on Oct. 22, 1991, in Carbondale, the son of Duffy Allen and Tammy Marie Qualls Sanders.
Duffy was a 2010 graduate of Anna-Jonesboro Community High School. He played many sports...
Kevin F. Widdows, 34, of Carbondale, and formerly of Cobden, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 2, 2021.
He was born on April 1, 1986, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, the son of John Warren and Alice Faye Rendleman Widdows.
He is survived by his mother, Alice Faye (Rendleman) Widdows of Alto...
Ada Reynolds, 87, of Anna, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, at her home.
She was born on Dec. 26, 1933, in Alto Pass, the daughter of Preston Filmore and Fannie Melissa Underwood Hale.
She married Jack W. Reynolds on July 8, 1950, Pocahontas, Ark., and together they shared 38 years of marriage. He...
Patricia L. Jackson, 88, of Anna, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at Integrity Healthcare of Anna.
She was born on March 7, 1932, in Eads, Colo., the daughter of Marvin and LaMyra Mosher Watts.
She married Billy D. “Bill” Jackson. He preceded her in death on Sept. 21, 2018.
She is survived by her...
On Feb. 7, 2021, Lora Louise Blackwell-Kern peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family.
She was born on June 7, 1930, in Murphysboro.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Reeta (Waller) Grammer; a sister, Berna Dean Galloway; her husband of 59 years, LaRue H. Blackwell; and...
Bobby L. Hartline, 87, of Anna, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at Herrin Hospital.
He was born on Oct. 17, 1933, in Cobden, the son of Edward and Vivian Bloodworth Hartline. He married Helen Hughey.
He is survived by his sisters, Joan Gibson, Patricia Boner and Linda Johnson, as well as by several...
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