Obituaries
Larry Gene Martin, 77, of Evansville, Ind., and formerly of Anna, died Friday, July 5, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Martin was born on March 8, 1947, in Coffeyville, Kan., the son of Maynard Dean and Dorothy Luella Delight Ellyson Martin.
He was married to Karen Faye Frick Martin. She...
Robert “Bob” G. Bittle, 78, of Carterville, died Friday, July 5, 2024, at Herrin Hospital, due to late-stage COPD.
He was born on March 7, 1946, in Anna, the son of Howard R. and Juanita Pauline Frick Bittle.
He is survived by his brothers, Ronald (Peggy Ann) Bittle of Cape Girardeau and Randy (...
Linda Simpson, 79, of Springfield, and formerly of Anna, died Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Regency Care of Springfield.
She was born on April 13, 1945, in Makanda, the daughter of Albert R. “Abe” and Cecile A. Perry Craig.
She is survived by her children, Craig Simpson, Christy Bivens (Jack Bivens)...
Edwina “Eddie” Murray, 81, of Anna, died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Integrity Healthcare of Anna.
She was born on Oct. 6, 1942, in Leighton, Ala., the daughter of Alfred Comer and Lassie Mae Prince Landers.
She was married to Harry Lee Palmer for 25 years and later married Bobby Murray for 25...
Lenora O. Lovell, 85, of Metropolis, died Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Southgate Nursing Home.
She was born on Jan. 28, 1939, in Wynne, Ark., the daughter of Connie and Zella Robertson Meggs.
She married the love of her life, Donald R. Lovell, on Feb. 11, 1956, and they spent many wonderful years...
I still can hardly believe this is real, that it has been two years without him. I haven’t been able to bring myself to submit an “obituary,” but I’m trying to now. I thought he might get a kick out of seeing his name and photo in his hometown paper, even if it wasn’t on a “Wanted” poster.
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David James Lenand, 58, of Thebes, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
He was born on Oct. 25, 1965, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., the son of Billy G. and Lavonna Riley Lenand.
He was a truck driver for 25 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Rena Lenand; son...
Steven P. Farris, 63, of McClure, died strong in his faith on Friday, July 5, 2024,at his residence.
He was born on Dec. 1, 1960, in Cairo, the son of Mary Farris.
He was a proud member of Union No. 773 throughout his life.
Survivors include daughter Samantha (Eric) Kusnierkiewicz of St. Louis, Mo...
Jerry M. Toler, 85, of Dongola, died on July 1, 2024, at his home, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on April 2, 1939, the son of Dock and Ethel Toler.
He married Charlotte Bryan on April 29, 1961. She preceded him in death on June 5, 2018.
He was a Dongola High School graduate with the...
Betty L. Wright, 87, of Anna, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at her home.
She was born on April 11, 1937, in Alto Pass, the daughter of Jewel and Mildred Marie Dixon Sims.
She is survived by two brothers, Harvey and Ralph Sims; two sisters, Pat Woodin and Jenny Halleck, a nephew she raised, Donnie...
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