Obituaries
David Shawn Knight, 61, of Anna, died on May 2, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn.
He was born on Nov. 14, 1956, in Woodstock, the son of Raymond James and Helen Marlene Eddings Knight.
He is survived by his son, Eli (Mandy) Knight of Anna; a daughter, Nicole Knight (Allen Wood) of Metropolis; a grandson,...
David Lee “Killer” Horn, 80, of Ridgway, and formerly of Carbondale, died at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in Gallatin Manor in Ridgway.
He was born on July 4, 1937, in Carbondale, the son of Robert M. and Thelma M. Grant Horn.
He is survived by his three brothers, Gene F. (Judith) Horn of...
Georgia Helen Thorn, 94, of Makanda, died at 2:45 p.m. on May 3, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on June 17, 1923, the daughter of James Aden and Bertha Rachel Cruson Lievers.
She married James Ira Thorn in St. Charles, Mo., on May 29, 1942.
Mrs. Thorn was licensed with...
Mickle Brock, 47, of Dongola, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018.
He was born on June 16, 1970, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Hubert Harvey and Doris Eddleman Brock.
He married Lea Ann Tarr on Dec. 28, 2016, in Anna.
He is survived by his wife, Lea Ann Brock of Dongola; a daughter, Manda Harris of...
Marjorie Leota Emery, 82, of Anna, died on April 29, 2018, at her home in Anna.
She was born on Dec. 8, 1935, in Tamms, the daughter of Lewis Frederick and Estella Brown McDaniel.
She married Dariel E. “Bud” Emery on Dec. 22, 1953. He preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 2016.
Mrs. Emery started...
Martha V. Brown, 91, of Dongola, died at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Union County Nursing Home in Anna.
She was born on Jan. 9, 1927, in Pulaski County, the daughter of Henry and Ollie Stoner Schultz.
She married Calvin A. Brown on Aug. 19, 1950. He preceded her in death on July 2, 1999...
Alice Slack, 84, of Anna, died at 9:25 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Union County Hospital in Anna.
She was born on Aug. 6, 1933, in Cook County.
She is survived by her family and friends at C.I.L. and Mulberry Manor.
Memorial services for Alice Slack will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, at...
William Shane Webb, 46, of Springville, Tenn., died on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at his residence after a long illness.
A native of Dongola, he was born on Aug. 31, 1971, the son of Raleigh Webb and Patricia Dillow Webb, who lives in Anna.
He grew up in Anna. He attended Anna-Jonesboro Community...
Alice Faye Mayberry, 80, of Anna, died at 6:38 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Manor Court in Carbondale.
She was born on Nov. 6, 1937, in Ullin, the daughter of Arthur and Cretie Hiatt Schlichting.
She married Curtis Mayberry Sr. on Sept. 25, 1965, in Ullin. He preceded her in death on Nov....
Erie J. Rosson, 103, of Jonesboro, died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Jonesboro Rehab.
She was born on Oct. 29, 1914, in Mill Creek, the daughter of Clarence and Izora Holshouser McCommons.
She married Charles Rosson on Aug. 6, 1931, in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on July...
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