Obituaries
Carolyn Bracken, 81, of Dongola, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at her home.
She was born on Aug. 16, 1942, in Elco, the daughter of Floyd James and Ellen Catherine Graves Smith.
She married Junior Bracken. He preceded her in death.
She worked at the Florsheim Shoe Factory for many years. She...
James E. Selinger, 83, of Cobden, died on July 16, 2024, at his home.
He was born on Jan. 1, 1941. He married Margaret Blank on May 26, 1962.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; his children, Dennis (Carol) Selinger of Carterville, Anne (David) Chidsey of Naples, Fla., and Greg (Ronni) Selinger...
Juanita Miller Pickel, 100, of Anna, died Sunday, July 14, 2024.
She was born on Aug. 27, 1923, in Reynoldsville, the daughter of Charles Cleveland and Ida Josephine Rhymer Miller.
She was preceded in death by siblings Alma, Elmer, Norma, Dorothy, Mary, Charles and Betty.
Her dear sister, Neoma...
Agnes Marie Foster, 102, of Metropolis, and formerly of Marion, died Sunday, July 21, at Metropolis Rehab and Care.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 26, at Crain Funeral Home in Ullin, with the Rev. Buddy Walls officiating. Burial will follow at the American Legion Cemetery in...
Marcelo Amezquita, 41, of Cobden, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his home.
He was born on July 23, 1982, the son of Pastor and Griselda Flores Amezquita. He married Alma Duran.
He is survived by his wife, Alma Duran Amezquita; children Jennifer and Elizabeth Amezquita and David Duran; siblings...
Patricia Lou Chandler, 89 of Kenton, Tenn., died Friday, July 5, 2024, in Dyer, Tenn.
She was born on Oct. 6, 1934, in Jonesboro, the daughter of Lloyd W. and Verla R. Russell Shelton.
She married Jerry “Jack” C. Chandler on Aug. 2, 1975, in Jasper, Ind. He preceded her in death on March 12, 2002...
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...
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