Obituaries
Cheryl Davis, 76, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, Feb. 2. She was born July 19, 1948 in Anna, the son of Dexter Leon and Hazel Verneal (Barker) Cobb.
She married Bernard “Berny” Davis on April 17, 1967 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He preceded her in death on April 20, 2020.
Cheryl is survived by her son,...
Robert “Bob” Kenney Livesay, 77, of Wolf Lake, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital in Anna.
He was born on Sept. 15, 1947, in Anna, the son of George Virgil and Clara Kenney Livesay.
On Aug. 2, 1968, he married Betty Powless, and they spent over 56 years together...
Bette Jo DeJournett, 95, of Anna, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at integrity Healthcare in Anna.
She was born on July 1, 1929 to Osa Lee and Alma Viola (Sifford) Lawrence in Tamms, Ill. She was married to Luther DeJournett.
Bette worked at and retired from General Motors in Flint, Mich. After...
Michael Gene Youngblood, 79, of Mt. Pleasant area, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 8, at his residence.
He was born on Aug. 31, 1945 to Andrew Pruitt and Vassa Lee Youngblood in Anna, Ill. He married Sharon Liesemeyer and together they spent over 18 years together until her passing in June 2012....
Kenneth Woods was born Aug. 25, 1940 and died Dec. 21, 2024 at the age of 84.
Ken was the seventh of ten children born to Lawrence and Lois Woods of Anna, both of whom preceded him in death. Also preceding him were four brothers and two sisters, all of Illinois.
He is survived by three brothers,...
Steven Wayne Pearman, 66, of Buncombe, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Feb. 2.
He was born April 17, 1958 in Cairo, the son of Raleigh F. and Kathleen (Rivers) Pearman. He married Tammy Morgan in 1991.
Steven is survived by his wife, Tammy Pearman of Buncombe; daughters, April...
Stuart “Stu” Miller, 72, of Grand Chain, died at 6:23 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
He was born on Nov. 14, 1952, in Cairo.
He was a beloved husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dianna Wright; two daughters, Stephanie (Gary)...
Margie Darlene Carlson, 76, of Olmsted, Illinois, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Continue Care at Baptist Health in Paducah, Ky.
Margie brightened the lives of those around her with her warm spirit and enduring kindness.
Margie found solace in the simple...
Peggy Lou Parker, 87, of Villa Ridge, died at 5:25 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at Hillview Senior Living and Rehab in Vienna.
She was born on Aug. 18, 1937, in Olmsted, the daughter of William and Bessie Johnson Schoen.
She married the love of her life, Marion Russell Parker, on August 13, 1955. ...
Ruth Carolyn Johnson Ashworth, 85, of Cairo, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
She was born on Jan. 24, 1940, at St. Mary’s Hospital, the daughter of Walter and Ruth Goins Johnson of Cairo.
Her education was from Elmwood School, Junior High School and Cairo...
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