Obituaries
Patricia Barra, 68, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on Feb. 2, 1957, the daughter of Norman and Leora (Tanner) Bradley. She married Rick Barra in 1977.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Rick Barra; children, Christopher (...
Thomas Raymond Campbell, 85, of Carbondale, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at the Landings in Carbondale.
He was born on Dec. 25, 1939 to John R. and Delphia (Deaton) Campbell in Birdwell, Illinois. He was married to Martha Mofield and she survives.
After attending Southern Illinois...
Kenneth Claus Chilman of Cobden passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, April 12, 2025. He was a forester with an adventurous, kind soul who will be missed.
Ken was born in Platte, S.D. on March 20, 1932 to Claus Magnus and Ellen Marie Chilman.
He started his education in a one room...
It is with insurmountable sadness and great love that we announce the passing of Sue Ella (Grandma Sue) Rich, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, who went to dance with Jesus in eternal peace on Dec. 4th, 2024 at the age of 95 in Cookeville, Tenn.
She was...
Elizabeth LaNell (Clark) Smith, 50, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025.
She was born on March 6, 1975 to Barry and Barbara (Hamer) Clark in Evansville, Ind.
On Oct. 2, 2009 she married Anthony Smith, and he survives.
LaNell was a 1993 graduate of Dongola High School. She went on to get her...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rollie Hawk, age 46, of Anna, Illinois, on April 13, 2025.
Rollie was a beloved husband, father, and friend, whose life touched the hearts of many. He is survived by his loving wife, Robin, and their daughter, Madi.
Rollie was a dedicated...
Norma Jean Mertes, 92, of Indianapolis, Ind., formerly of Union County, died Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Traditions Solana in Indianapolis.
She was born Aug. 27, 1932 in Cobden, the daughter of Oley Dallas and Ruby (Caraker) Hines.
She married Jerry R. Mertes on Sept. 15, 1953 in Carbondale. He...
Joan Hartline Gibson, 94, of Anna, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on March 25, 1931, in Cobden, the daughter of Edward H. “Doc” and Vivian Lee (Bloodworth) Hartline. She married Floyd Gibson on June 21, 1948, in Alto Pass. He preceded her...
Pauline Ruth Farrar, 90, of Marion, formerly of Carbondale, passed away, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the Voyage of Marion.
She was born April 18, 1934 in Cobden the daughter of Milo M. and Inis H. (Hayden) Starling.
She married Edward Farrar on Dec. 8, 1952 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Clyde Duane Smith who passed peacefully on April 3, 2025, at his home.
Born on Jan. 27, 1961, in Cobden, the proud son of Clyde Eugene and Geneva Irene (Wright) Smith.
Clyde was a graduate of Cobden High School. Throughout his life, he...
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