Sep 26, 2022

CARBONDALE – The Reverend Gerald "Jerry" Kissell, 88, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 at Parkway Manor in Marion surrounded by his loving family, including their devoted Greyhound, Spencer.

Jerry was born on November 30, 1933 in Erie, PA to John Jacob and Helen C. (Miller) Kissell. Jerry married Ruth Newborgh on September 3, 1960 in Maywood, IL.

Jerry attended Colgate...

Sep 20, 2022

Robert Glenn Sanches, age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale after years of living with a traumatic brain injury.

Bob, as he was known to his family and friends, graduated from Western Illinois University class of 1973 earning his Bachelor Degree in Industrial Arts. With his degree, he enjoyed teaching high school...

Sep 14, 2022

GRAND TOWER - Terrance Lee Wright, 68, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Terry was born on September 9, 1954 in Murphysboro, IL to Orville “Jim” and Barbara Ann (Jackson) Wright. Terry married his High School sweetheart Brenda Qualls on April 27, 1972. Of that union was born three children, Jamie...

Sep 14, 2022

CHICAGO - Herbert “Jack” Schauer, 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Manor Court of Carbondale.

Jack was born on July 15, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Herbert and Elizabeth (Glosa) Schauer. Jack married Donna Lullo in Chicago. She preceded him in death on November 10, 1993.

Jack loved vacations, going on trips and spending time with his family.

Jack is...

Sep 13, 2022

CARBONDALE – Melissa Marie Reynolds, 40, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in Nashville, TN.

Melissa was born on March 10, 1982, in Rock Island, to Katrina Lynne (Hexamer) Bigler.

Melissa is survived by her four daughters: Kara (William) Cook, Kuri Spivey, Ayrian and Arianna; her mother, Katrina (John R) Bigler of Carbondale; siblings, Chantiel (Patrick) Attmore of Portland, OR., Amy...

Sep 13, 2022

Anthony Ronald Herring, age 83, of Carbondale passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 to his heavenly home surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 12, 1939 in Grand Tower, to the late John Herring Jr. and Mary Ellen (McRaven) Herring. He was united in marriage to Martha Grace (McKinney) Young on November 24, 1971.

He was a member of...

Sep 2, 2022

CARBONDALE - Evelyn Lucille Davis Chamness, 101, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at Manor Court of Carbondale.

Evelyn was born on May 12, 1921 in Carterville, IL to Fred and Minnie (James) Yancey. Evelyn married Howard Davis on December 17, 1938 in Charleston, MO. He preceded her in death in March 1970. She married Clifton Chamness on January 1,...

Aug 27, 2022

Mary Margaret Winters, 57, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale after a brief illness.

Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Carol (Manwaring) Dahm.

Surviving to cherish her memory are daughter, Elizabeth Winters; son, Christopher Winters; brother, Richard Dahm and many friends whose lives she enriched by her...

Aug 21, 2022

Carbondale - Violet Irene (Crawshaw) Covington, 84, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Violet was born on March 6, 1938, to Teddy Lawrence and Iva Irene (Wright) Crawshaw in Carbondale, IL. She married Amos Harold Covington on July 15, 1956 in Corinth, Mississippi. Violet was one of nine...

Aug 10, 2022

CARBONDALE – James Trigger Lindsey, 60, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Integrity Nursing Home in Carbondale. Trigger was born on August 19, 1961 in Carbondale to James “Trigger” and JoAnn (Melville) Lindsey. Trigger grew up in Carbondale and after graduating high school he attended Southern Illinois University and received a degree in accounting. He then moved to...

Aug 9, 2022

GRAND TOWER - Fronie Louise Baltzell, 93, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Manor Court in Carbondale. Fronie was born on January 22, 1929 in Murphysboro to William and Emma (Robertson) Riegger. Fronie married William Baltzell on March 31, 1928 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2010. Fronie enjoyed doing embroidery and turning into...

Aug 9, 2022

CARBONDALE – Theresa “Terri” Henry, 66, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at her home in Carbondale. Terri was born on September 26, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, her parents are William and Sally (Winfield) Walters. Terri married John “Mike” Henry on July 18, 1998 in Carbondale. She worked as a real estate agent since 1993, most recently at...

Aug 7, 2022

James Roy Deming died peacefully at his home in Murphysboro, Illinois, on August 7, 2022 surrounded by his daughters. Roy was born in Makanda on May 3, 1938 to Cyrus and Bessie (Furlow) Deming. He married Joyce Lee Wright on July 26, 1958. His wife and parents preceded him in death, as did a brother, Paul E. Deming, and three...

Jul 31, 2022

CARBONDALE - Reveta Arlene Black, age 83, passed away on July 31, 2022 at her home in Carbondale surrounded by her loving family. Reveta was born on June 2, 1939 at home in Clay City, IL to Kenneth and Edna (Zimmerman) Hosselton. Reveta married Charles “Fred” Black on February 2, 1957 in Clay City, IL. Reveta graduated from Clay City...

Jul 30, 2022

GRAND TOWER – Darrell J. Hudson, 65, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis surrounded by his loving family. Darrell was born on March 19, 1957 to Frank and Dolores (Lindsey) Hudson in Murphysboro. He married Sheila Coomes on November 20, 1981 in Anna, Illinois. Darrell had a lawn mowing service where he mowed...

Jul 24, 2022

William “Bill” Cashel, 81, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Helia Health Care in Energy. Bill was born in Woodside, NY on January 16, 1941 to William and Olive Odette (deLautreppe) Cashel. Bill served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He joined the Air Force March 31, 1964. During the next 26 years he was...

Jul 20, 2022

DE SOTO – Julia Steinmetz, 59, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin. Julia was born on April 11, 1963 to Howard and Jane (Tatum) Hance in Carbondale. Julia is survived by her mother, Jane Hance, son Scott Steinmetz, sister Jane Mckinney, and brother Bob Wheatley. She was preceded in death by her...

Jul 14, 2022

CARBONDALE – Amos Harold Covington, 88, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Amos was born on July 28, 1933, to William Otis and Hester (Parker) Covington in Carbondale, IL. He married Violet Irene Crawshaw on July 15, 1956, in Corinth, Mississippi. During the Korean War, Amos stationed in Japan worked...

Jul 10, 2022

CARBONDALE – Nathan (Nate) Silkwood, 64, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Nathan was born on October 4, 1957 to Harold and Geraldine (Walker) Silkwood in Christopher, Illinois. He married Hope Roberts on October 29, 1996 in Murphysboro, IL. Nathan is survived by his wife Hope, daughters Jessica (Andre) Thomas and Sarah (Kaylenn)...

Jul 8, 2022