Obituaries

Karen Trammel
Karen Trammel, 68, of Cobden, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family.  She was born on Oct. 19, 1955, in Shiloh Valley Township, the daughter of Carl Eugene and Wanda Lee Graves Parrott.  She married Terry Lee “T-Ball” Trammel on July 7, 1973, in Anna. He preceded her in...
Terry Turner
Terry Turner, 76, of Buncombe, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at his home.  He was born on Jan. 1, 1947, in Cobden, the son of Paul and Ellen Coleman Turner.  He married Carolyn Newman on April 1, 1967, in Anna. Mr. Turner is survived by his wife, Carolyn Turner; three daughters, Renee Barresi, Penny...
Nancy Anne Lyskawa Munsell
Nancy Anne Lyskawa Munsell, 71, of Witt, and formerly of Anna, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.  She was born on May 8, 1952, in Chicago, the daughter of Frank and Annalee Montgomery Lyskawa.  She was raised by her maternal grandparents, William and Leeta Montgomery...
One last chance to bask in the sun? A turtle (yes, folks, another turtle) took advantage of sunshine and warm temperatures on the last Thursday afternoon in October. Pretty soon, many turtles will be flying south for the winter.
Before we get to the “good stuff”... Did you remember to celebrate National Cat Day on Sunday, October 29. We mentioned the special day to Bob, who got some pork roast out of the deal. He just wanted to know why there was only one day especially for cats... While channel surfing on the tube Monday...
Lynda Gayle  Harvel Newton
Lynda Gayle Harvel Newton, 62, of Smithland, Ky., died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at her home.  She was born on March 30, 1961, in Carlsbad, N.M., the daughter of Fred and Constance Rose Harvel. She is survived by her mother, Constance Harvel of Jonesboro; husband Mike Newton of Smithland, Ky.;...
Joan Elaine Martin
Joan Elaine Martin, 86, of Weston, Conn., and formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, surrounded by her family at St. Francis Medical Center.    She was born on Aug. 19, 1937, in Cairo, the daughter of Raymond Sr. and Marie Taylor.  She is survived by her sister, Evelyn Taylor...
Norma Celestine Johnson
Norma Celestine Johnston, 88, of Murphysboro, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at SIH St. Joseph Hospital in Murphysboro. She was born on Aug. 17, 1935, in Pomona, the daughter of Norman and Mary Franklin Lindsey. She married Ronald Johnston, who survives. She had worked as a certified nurses aide at St...
Thomas Baker
Thomas Baker, 94, of Anna, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at Union County Hospital in Anna. He was born on Jan. 29, 1929, in Cullman, Ala., the son of Thomas and Fannie Irene Baker.  He married the love of his life, Bertha L. Trexler. She preceded him in death in 2001.  His passion was farming and...
Julia Grammer
Julia Grammer, 96, of Makanda, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.  She was born on Feb. 26, 1927, in Okmulgee, Okla., the daughter of William O. and Alice G. Fletcher Lawrence.  She married Carrol Grammer on Sept. 17, 1950, in El Monte, Calif. He preceded her in...
Steven Ray Bauer, 70, of Anna, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. He was born on March 8, 1953, in Anna, the son of Fred E. Jr. and Nell Louise Ellis Bauer.  He married Sue Ellen Adams on May 5, 1975, in Charleston. Mr. Bauer is survived by his wife, Sue Bauer; son Shon (Meagan) Bauer; daughter Shannon...

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