Obituaries
My beloved Edwin Rushing left this world unexpectedly, due to a heart attack, on March 14, 2026, doing something he loved, riding dirt bikes.
He had many loves in his short life of 55 years. First being his family, wife Cindy, daughter, Journee Kay Rushing and son and son-in-law Austin and John...
Garry Victor Glasco, age 91 of Wolf Lake, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at his home.
He was born on March 3, 1935 in Jonesboro to Claude Ernest and Ada (Godwin) Glasco.
He married Ginger Sue Ward on Aug. 22, 1954 in Wolf Lake. She preceded him in death on Nov. 6, 2014.
Garry is survived by...
Joan Angel, age 88 of Oregon, Ill., formerly of Tamms, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2025 at Oregon Living and Rehab in Oregon, Ill.
She was born on Feb. 2, 1938 to Gerald and Ruby (Dillman) Wilkerson in Chicago, Ill.
She was a Homemaker for her family and a member of Cross Road Church in...
Ronald Joseph Stolz, age 90 of Alto Pass, died Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
He was born April 30, 1935 in Evansville, Ind., the son of Carl and Lucy (Head) Stolz. Ronald married Carol Merkley on Dec. 27, 1957 in Evansville, Ind. They have shared over 68 years of...
Vivian Moss, age 94 of Anna, went home to her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, March 17, 2026 with her family by her side.
She was born Nov. 10, 1931 in McClure, the daughter of James Aud and Ola May (Patchett) Rogers.
She married Marshall Moss on Aug. 7, 1948. He preceded her in death on Aug. 17, 2008...
Velda Mae Williams Deal, formerly of Anna, died peacefully in her home in San Antonio, Texas on Feb. 26, 2026, at the age of 91 with her family around her.
She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her...
Michael David “Mike” Smith, age 75 of Jonesboro, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born June 8, 1950 in Anna, the son of William H. and Laura I. (Allen) Smith. He married Shirley Myers on April 18, 1968.
Mike is survived by his loving...
Kenneth Gene Roach, age 82 of Jonesboro, passed away, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.
He was born Jan. 7, 1944 in Anna, the son of Roy and Mary Belle (Coats) Roach.
He married the love of his life, Linda Lou Reynolds on July 22, 1961 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She preceded him in death on May 12, 2021.
Kenny...
On Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at home, Patsy Shelby peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She was born on Sept. 10, 1936 to Raymond and Genova (Wright) McCall of Perks, Ill.
She married Edward Shelby on July 7, 1989. He preceded her in...
James Larry Pickel, age 81 of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on Feb. 14, 2026 at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.
He was born on June 27, 1944 in Anna, the son of John C. Pickel and Juanita (Miller) Pickel. He lived his entire life on the family farm he dearly loved, where his deep connection to the...
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