Obituaries
Nancy Lee Young, 76 of Effingham, passed away on Feb. 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Nancy was born Jan. 9, 1950 in Anna, the daughter of Harry and Helen (McMillion) Rosson. She married Brian Young on Nov. 11, 1972.
Nancy graduated from Anna-Jonesboro Community High School in 1968...
Rodger L. Gossett, 86, of Vienna, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Ill.
Rodger was born May 7, 1939 the son of Robert Otis and Doris Grace (Richardson) Gossett in Eldorado, Ill. He married Janice Faye Miller on Nov. 9, 1989 in Buncombe and she preceded...
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Lloyd Thomas (Tom) Ellison, age 83, of Tamms, Ill.
Tom was born on Monday, Aug. 10, 1942, and transitioned to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at his home. He touched many lives with his wisdom and unwavering spirit of...
Michael Lee Estel, a devoted family man, passionate sportsman, and dedicated community servant, passed away on Feb. 7, 2026, in Carbondale, Ill. He was 81 years old.
Mike was born on Oct. 16, 1944, in National City, Calif., to Clarence and Kathlyn (Rosenberger) Estel during World War II.
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David Dewayne “Catfish” Wright, age 64 of Carbondale, formerly of Union County, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
He was born on Aug. 9, 1961 in Anna, the son of Wayne “Dutch” and Shirley (Walker) Wright.
David is survived by his son, Josh Wright and step-daughter,...
Pamela Sue Casper, age 71 of Carterville, formerly of Anna, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
She was born on June 25, 1954 in Anna, the daughter of Waconda “Walkie” and Mary (McCommons) Casper.
Pam is survived by her sons, Ricky Shepard, Jr., Jason (Erin) Shepard and Jesse (Amy) Shepard; grandchildren,...
Sheila J. Swinburne was born on Feb. 25, 1934, to Juanita and Murray Hunter in Mill Creek, Ill. She passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2026, in Marion, Ill.
Sheila is survived by her daughter, Jane Malick, and her sons, Erik and Andre of Louisiana. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Cauble...
Patricia Ann Butts, age 84, of Cairo, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 at Integrity Healthcare in Anna, Ill.
She was born on Jan. 11, 1942 to Dan and Hazel Linder in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Patricia was a graduate of Granite City High School and worked for several years at the Social Security office...
Jerrell I. "Jerry" Caudle, 85, of Olmsted, Ill. passed away at 7:34 pm Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at his residence.
Jerry was born April 7, 1940, in Olmsted, Ill, son to the late Louis and Georgia Lee (Eastwood) Caudle.
Airplanes were his passion, he built model airplanes and provided them at...
Catherine (Kay) Joan Profilet Wild, age 81, of Gainesville, Florida passed away on Friday, Jan. 30 at North Florida Hospital.
She was born on July 25, 1944 to Curtis and Marguerite Profilet in Cairo, Ill.
Kay grew up in a large and loving family with ten sisters and three brothers she loved deeply...
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