Obituaries

Donnie W. Hurford
Donnie W. Hurford, age 80 years, a resident of Vienna, Ill., passed away Thursday morning, May 15, 2025, at 3:13 a.m., at Hillview Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center in Vienna. Donnie was born Sept. 1, 1944 in Anna, Ill. He was the son of Thomas W. and Helen (Bloodworth) Hurford.  Donnie is...
Ruthanne Carter Young
Ruthanne Carter Young Born: Wednesday, March 11, 1942. Died: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. Ruthanne Carter Young, age 82, of Jonesboro, Ill. passed away in her sleep on Sept. 4, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her husband David G. Young, mother Wilma F. (Combs) Carter and father Harold W. (Nick)...
William D. “Billy” Burkeen Jr.
William D. “Billy” Burkeen Jr., beloved father, devoted outdoorsman, and lifelong friend to many, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, May 16, 2025.  He was born on Aug. 29, 1970, in Santa Ana, Calif., to his cherished mother, Christina Harper DeFaria, and late...
Judith Ann Duckworth
Judith Ann Duckworth Altenberger, age 84, of Karnak, Ill. passed away at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at her home surrounded by her children after a battle with cancer.  Judy was a loving mother and an excellent cook. Judy enjoyed reading her Bible, gardening and spending time with her...
Hilda Jean Boyd
Hilda Jean Boyd, age 88, of Anna, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the Deaconess Union County Hospital in Anna.  Born on July 15, 1936 in Pomona, she lived a long and meaningful life rooted in love for her family.  She married James Samuel Boyd on June 24, 1952 in Paragould, Ark...
Margaret Louise Cain
Margaret Louise Cain passed away peacefully at her home on April 12, 2025. She lived a beautiful and happy life. She loved her family, her friends, and the Lord very dearly.  She was born in Coalgate, Okla. on Dec. 14, 1930 to James and Magdalene (Gigo) Percich. She had six brothers and sisters who...
Dale R. Whiteside
Dale R. Whiteside, 90, of Moline, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Allure of the Quad Cities, Moline.  Memorial services for Dale were at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island.  The service was livestreamed at www.wheelanpressly....
Gerald “Jerry” Miller
Gerald “Jerry” Miller, age 83, of Anna, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion, Ill. Jerry was born on July 12, 1941 to Sidney Gerald, Sr. and Ruby B. (Farris) Miller in Olive Branch, Ill. On Sept. 1, 1962, he married Dixie Sheffer and they have...
Merlin W. Pecord, age 91, of Mill Creek passed away, Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Union County Hospital in Anna.  He was born Dec. 16, 1933 in Mound City, the son of Merlin and Lena Pecord. He married Jean Thompson on April 16, 1978. Merlin is survived by his loving wife, Jean Pecord of Mill Creek;...
Doris Marie (Hankla) Womick
Doris Hankla Womick, 95, of Carbondale, formerly of Anna, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Manor Court in Carbondale.  She was born Aug. 28, 1929, the daughter of Claude Everett and Marie (Boyd) Hankla.  She married Robert “Bob" Womick on March 21, 1948 in Piggott, Ark...

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