Obituaries
Bonnie Elaine Vines, a woman whose life was defined by unwavering Christian faith, a profound dedication to education, and an enduring love for her family and farm, passed away on June 2, 2025.
Born Bonnie Elaine Davis on Aug. 27, 1942, in Pennsylvania, Bonnie’s journey led her to touch countless...
Mona Jane Acuff, age 74 years, a resident of rural Vienna, Ill., passed away Monday afternoon, June 2, 2025, at 12:37 p.m. at Deaconess Regional Healthcare in Marion, Ill.
Janey, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was born Nov. 26, 1950 in Blytheville, Ark. She was the daughter...
Carroll Henson, age 79, of Dongola, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Deaconess Union County Hospital.
He was born on Nov. 19, 1945 to Vern and Ruth (McCluskey) Henson in Salem, Ill.
On Jan. 30, 1971, Carroll married Donna Garrison and they spent over 50 years together until her passing in...
Karen Treece, age 73 of Anna, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
She was born April 18, 1952 in Portland Maine, the daughter of Ralph and Ina Mae (Russell) Bowie.
She married Larry Treece on July 6, 1984 at Kornthal Church in Jonesboro.
Karen is survived...
Claude Lynn Anderson, 70 of McClure, Ill. passed away on June 1, 2025, at St. Francis Medical Center.
On Oct. 2, 1954, in Anna, Ill. Lynn was the 6th child born to Edward Dwain and Frieda Ermal (Dickerson) Anderson.
Lynn retired from Union Pacific Railroad in 2005 after 31 years of being a...
Shane Ray Parker (The Bear), 68, of Metropolis, formerly of Grand Chain, Ill., passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at the Southgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis.
He was born on Jan. 16, 1957 to Warren Ray (Hoot) and Lynda Parker in Cairo, Ill.
Survivors include sons, Dakota...
Shirley C. Barringer, 89, of Champaign, Ill. passed away on Monday, May 26, at Carle Hospital.
Shirley was born in Anna, Ill. on Jan. 7, 1936 to Frank and Lucille Womick.
She married D. Dean Barringer on Sept. 9, 1955.
Dean preceded her in death on Oct. 2, 2005.
Shirley attended Anna-Jonesboro...
Jackie Lee Dillow, age 80 of Perryville, Mo., went home to her Lord and Savior, Saturday, May 31, 2025 at her home.
She was born Feb. 19, 1945, the daughter of James Harold and Mary Lee Simms.
She married James William Dillow on June 3, 1978 in Anna.
He preceded her in death on Dec. 29, 2024....
Mrs. Opal Estelle L. Hodges, of Cairo, Ill., age 96 (one day from 97), passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 24, 2025 with her children by her side.
One would think, what a celebration awaiting her to be with the Lord, her husband, Herbert, and son, Philip on her birthday, the 25th.
Opal...
Ann Ellen Williams, age 86, of Cairo, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Countryside Healthcare in Bardwell, Ky.
She was born on March 31, 1939 to George Loree and Bernice Vivian (Walker) Harrison in Cairo, Ill.
Ann had previously resided in Bettendorf, Iowa and Boynton Beach, Fla.
She...
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