Obituaries
Karen Mabry Rice
Sep 3, 2020
MURPHYSBORO – Karen “Bamah” Mabry Rice, 78, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born on July 30, 1942 to Ernest and Leota (Smith) Mabry in Altus, OK. She married Thomas “T” Rice on December 31, 1999 in Las Vegas, NV. He preceded her in death on September 2, 2008....
Violet M. Forbes
Sep 3, 2020
DE SOTO – Violet “Priss” Forbes, 90, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Violet was born on April 3, 1930 to Cecil “Cleth” and Stella (Jones) Mc Kinney in Carbondale. She married Jack E. Forbes on May 25, 1972 in De Soto. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2006....
Bobby Dean Qualls
Aug 24, 2020
GRAND TOWER – Bobby Dean Qualls, 86, of Metropolis, formally of Grand Tower, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, KY. Bobby was born on January 31, 1934 to Howard and Mattie Francis (Steward) Qualls. Bobby is survived by his daughters, Linda Cameron and husband Boyd of Metropolis and Kimberly Weekley and husband William...
John Walter Troutman
Aug 24, 2020
John Walter Troutman of Carbondale, Illinois passed away August 24, 2020. He was born October 2, 1930 in York, Pennsylvanian to parents, Velma Christie and Walter Monroe Troutman. His son, Tony John Troutman; sister, Juanita English; brother, David Troutman; and ex wife and friend, Virginia Rose Troutman Litherland survives him. John was Uncle to many close nieces and nephews. He...
Kathryn Baba
Aug 23, 2020
CARBONDALE – Kathryn Baba, 63, of Carbondale, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Kathryn was born November 21, 1956 to Kenneth and Mary Jean (Crowe) Kleisner. She married James Baba on December 27, 1986 in Zion, Illinois. She is survived by her husband, Jim Baba; children, Maggie Baba and Matthew Baba; mother,...
Sandra Gayle Charlson
Aug 23, 2020
Following a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer, Sandra Gayle Charlson passed away at home on August 23 at the age of 61 with her family at her side. She will be dearly missed by her husband Christopher Lant, her daughters Hannah and Helen Lant, her brother David Charlson, her extended family, members of the Department of Art and Design at...
James Paul Miles
Aug 15, 2020
ANNA – James “Jim” Paul Miles, 77, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Jim was born on August 22, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. He married Dorothy “Dottie” Mae Wilson on June 10, 1989 in Anna. She preceded him in death on June 26, 2018. James is survived by his nieces,...
Stafford James Part
Aug 14, 2020
CARBONDALE – Stafford James Part, 61, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Stafford was born on August 30, 1958 to Stafford and Evelyn (St. Blanc) Part in Murfreesboro, TN. He married Marcella Kay Morrison on May 7, 1983 at Slidell, LA. Stafford is survived by his loving wife, Marcella Part of Carbondale;...
Maurice Edward Blaise
Aug 5, 2020
CARBONDALE – Maurice Edward Blaise, 78, of Carbondale passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Maurice was born on September 26, 1941 in Ava to Rev. Louis and Nova (Dillon) Blaise. He married Mary Eileen McCrellis on February 22, 1964 at Carbondale. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Eileen Blaise; son...
Dr. Jerry Edward Levelsmier
Jul 29, 2020
CARBONDALE - Dr. Jerry Edward Levelsmier, 91, passed away at The Landings at Reed Station Crossing on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Jerry was born April 11, 1929 to Ora Edward and Thelma Mae (O’Keefe) Levelsmier in Carbondale. He married Roberta “Bobbi” Louise (Kayser) Armit on October 30, 1972 in Carbondale. She survives and is of Carbondale. Other survivors include two...
Holly Mae Stanley
Jul 27, 2020
Holly Mae Stanley, 40 years of age, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. Holly was born on July 12, 1980 in Alton, Illinois. Mark and Rebecca E. Stanley, along with Matthew and Brenton Stanley, welcomed Holly into their lives and family on August 16, 1988. Holly was a kind and loving daughter and sister who always enjoyed spending time...
Howard Russell "Rusty" Anderson Ii
Jul 18, 2020
AVA - Howard Russell “Rusty” Anderson II, 73, of Ava, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born May 29, 1947 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Howard and Virginia (Lusk) Anderson. His first marriage to Kathleen Mitchell blessed him with two sons, Howard “Buddy” Anderson III, and Paul Edward “Eddie” Anderson. He married...
Jimmie Wayne Rambeau
Jul 16, 2020
CARBONDALE – Jimmie Wayne Rambeau, 78, of Carbondale, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Jimmie was born May 26, 1942 in Wickliffe, Kentucky to William and Ona (Wamble) Rambeau. He married Kathleen Denise LeGrand on September 21, 1979 in O’Fallon. He is survived by his wife, Kathy, by children; Pamela Rambeau of Anna,...
Clarence "Red" Niehaus
Jul 15, 2020
CARBONDALE - Clarence “Red” Niehaus died at age 92 on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his daughter’s Hillsboro, Missouri home. He was born in Farina, Illinois on November 13, 1927, the son of Louis and Alma (Wacholtz) Niehaus. He married Lillian Ruth (Carter) Niehaus in Rock Hill, South Carolina on September 3, 1955. Ruth proceeded Clarence in death on March...
Eileen Catherine Listen
Jul 13, 2020
CARBONDALE – Eileen Catherine Listen, 96, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Manor Court of Carbondale. Eileen was born on September 17, 1923 to William and Irene (Haggerty) Curley in Chicago. She married Herbert Listen on January 26, 1945 at Ft. Sill, OK. He preceded her in death on November 25, 2003. Eileen is survived by her daughter,...
Deborah Lee Sedlar
Jul 12, 2020
CARBONDALE – Deborah “Debbie” Lee Sedlar, 72, of Carbondale, passed away at the Integrity Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Debbie was born September 3, 1947 in Chicago to Lee and Dorothy (Markov) Zurich. She is survived by her two children, Matthew (Kimberley) Sedlar of Virginia and Christina (Chad) Owens of California; grandchildren, Graham Michael Sedlar, Katelyn,...
Shirley Connelly
Jul 10, 2020
CARBONDALE – Shirley Connelly, 88, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at Manor of Court of Carbondale. Shirley was born on October 13, 1931 to Frank and Ellouise (Snyder) Smith of Carbondale. Shirley is survived by her children, Robin Elizabeth Platt-Reed , Laurie Ann Easley (Platt) and Shawn Patrick Connelly, all of Carbondale; her grandchildren, Cecile Aimee Potter, Devarsi...
Edward C. Varsa
Jul 8, 2020
CARBONDALE – Edward C. Varsa, 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his home. Ed was born on October 18, 1938 to Albert and Annie (Nickel) Varsa in Marissa, Illinois. He married Sally Jane Dimiceli on August 28, 1965 in Bartlett, Illinois. Ed is survived by his wife, Sally; children Stephen (Maryann Ryan) Varsa and Jessica (Eric) Johnson;...
Golda Sue Bagby
Jul 5, 2020
CARBONDALE – Golda Sue Bagby, 81, of Carbondale, passed away at home on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Sue was born February 3, 1939 in Carbondale to Clarence and Virginia (Wild) Reiman. She married Homer Matt “Speed” Bagby on May 26, 1979 in Carbondale. He preceded her in death on October 12, 2003. She is survived by her two grandsons, Zach...
Ruby L. Morris
Jun 29, 2020
CARBONDALE – Ruby L. (Goldsmith) Morris, 98, of Carbondale, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at The Landings. Ruby was born on May 10, 1922 in Campbell, MO to Enos Eli and Jessie Valentine (Hamilton) Goldsmith. She married Carl E. Morris in 1940. He preceded her in death on October 30, 1999. They had no children. When Ruby was...
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