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

Jul 7, 2022

MAKANDA - Dick Conley of Makanda, Illinois, left for his next adventure on July 7, 2022. Dick is survived by his wife of 45 years, Roxanne Conley, Children Robin Ann Cutting (Skip), Brett Conley, Curtis Conley and Derek Conley. Grandchildren Amy O'Sullivan (Larry), Anna Little (Michael) Alex, Adrienne, Brandon, Tyler, Chase, Emily and Rowan. He is also survived by his...

Jul 4, 2022

Michael Jesse Etherton, 37, passed away on Monday July 4th 2022, at his residence in Murphysboro, IL. Michael was born on April 25th 1985 to Michael Etherton and Mary Jo Higgs. He worked for the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 160 and was a member of First Christian Church in Murphysboro, Illinois. Michael is survived by his parents Michael (Beau) Etherton...

Jun 25, 2022

Jordan T. Lipe, 31, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at his residence in Vero Beach, Florida. Jordan was born on May 2, 1991 to Scott and Rebecca (Foster) Lipe in Carbondale. He worked as a laborer for Railworks in Vero Beach and was a member of Abundant Life Fellowship in Murphysboro, Illinois. Jordan is survived by his parents,...

Jun 24, 2022

Anna Mae (Menteer) Smith, 95, died at 8:40 a.m. Friday, June. 24, 2022, at Heritage Nursing Home Jacksonville, Illinois. Anna Mae was born June 17, 1927, to Gilbert and Linnie (Miller) Menteer in the house at 508 Kennicott, Carbondale, Illinois. She married Lloyd Velmer Smith on November 19, 1948, in Carbondale. He preceded her in death on September 25, 1996....

Jun 5, 2022

Nick Oliz – “Sometimes We Live No Particular Way But Our Own” Nick Oliz, formerly of Carbondale, Illinois, passed away on June 5th, 2022 at his current residence in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Nick was born on February 27, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois to Alex and Wilma (Walker) Oliz. Nick graduated in 1983 from Taft High School in Chicago and then...

Jun 5, 2022

CARBONDALE – Phil Belbas, 73, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at his home. Phil was born on November 26, 1948 to Al and Ethel (Smith) Belbas in Harrisburg, Illinois. He married Betty Smith on December 24, 1969 in Omaha, Nebraska. She preceded him in death after 51 years of marriage on December 20, 2021. Phil is survived by...

Jun 5, 2022

DE SOTO – Lawrence Joseph Gaydos, Jr., 52, passed away on June 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Lawrence was born on December 3, 1969 to Lawrence, Sr. and Kathleen (Johnson) (Gaydos) Reiter in Jacksonville, Florida. He married LeAnne Lorenz on August 4, 2010 in Jackson, Mo. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife, LeAnne; devoted...

May 31, 2022

DE SOTO – Jerry Henry McKinnies, 74, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on October 21, 1947 to Lloyd and Venida (Parks) McKinnies in Carbondale. He married Deann Rich on October 27, 1974 in Carbondale, Illinois. Jerry is survived by his wife of 47 years Deann; son,...

May 22, 2022

DE SOTO - Linda K. Daniels, 78, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.Linda was born on August 23, 1943 in De Soto to Howard and Golda (Duckworth) Bridges. Linda married Donald Daniels on August 26, 1961 in De Soto.Linda worked as a dining room supervisor at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale...

May 17, 2022

CARBONDALE - Richard Warner Best: pianist, organist, opera singer, professor of voice, born April 22, 1935 has died on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was 87 years old.Although a native Chicagoan, he had resided in Carbondale since the fall of 1984.His beloved parents, John Thomas and Edna Amelia Best (née Wintermeyer) preceded him in death. Richard leaves behind a dear...

May 15, 2022

CARBONDALE - Lewis Edwin Akers, 77, of Carbondale passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.Lewis was born on December 31, 1944 in Moline, Illinois to Edward and Louise (Carahan) Akers. Lewis married Judy Major on June 16, 1979 in Chester, Illinois.Lewis owned and operated Jackson Printing and Publishing in Murphysboro for over 20 years. Lewis...

May 12, 2022

CARBONDALE - Donna Lynn Hicks, 75, of Carbondale, went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Donna was born on March 9, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Wayne and Mary (Reece) Piercy. Donna married Paul Hicks on June 7, 1969 at Walnut Street Baptist Church in Carbondale. Donna taught...

May 4, 2022

Willisville – Larry “PaPa” Moon, 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on October 29, 1943 to Harvey and Norma (Penland) Moon in East St. Louis, Illinois. He married Helen Crane on November 2, 1962. She preceded him in death on March 18, 2020. Larry is survived by...

May 3, 2022

GRAND TOWER – Colleen Jane Baltzell, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, MO. Colleen was born on November 22, 1939 in Wolf Lake, IL to Frank and Lee Etta (Wright) Cripps. Colleen married William S. “Fred” Baltzell on March 1, 1957 and he preceded her in death on May 15, 1987....

May 2, 2022

MURPHYSBORO - Robert “Bob” Parrott, 94, passed away on May 2, 2022 at St. Louis University. Bob was born on July 22, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Clint and Marie (Piper) Parrott. Over the years Bob worked for a variety of auto shops in southern Illinois and he also worked for the Illinois Department of Corrections until his retirement. Bob...