Diana Lee (Gwaltney) Morgan, age 68, of Marion, passed away at 1:53pm on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Integrity Healthcare of Marion. Diana was born in Kennett, Missouri on August 7, 1952, the daughter of Lee Frank and Eva Joann (Wood) Gwaltney. She married Michael Morgan. He preceded her in death on March 3, 2021. Diana was a hard worker, having worked most of her life as a waitress. She was a woman of faith, who loved the Lord. She cherished her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They...

Janet Ann Rheinecker, age 76, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:45pm on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.  Janet was born in Du Quoin on October 17, 1944, the daughter of James C. and Marjorie (Sapp) Neal. She had worked at the Blue Bell Packing Plant in Du Quoin and later retired from her career in the meat department at Du Quoin Kroger, where she had worked for more than thirty years.  Janet was an avid gardener, loving flowers and hummingbirds. She adored...

Michael Morgan, age 64, of Marion, passed away at 11:45pm on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his home in Marion. Michael was born in De Soto, Missouri on October 27, 1956, the son of Edward and Louden (Blackburn) Morgan. He married Diana Lee Gwaltney. Mike had worked as a cook for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center.  Cremation rites will be accorded. No services will be held at this time. Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home in Du Quoin is assisting the family with final arrangements. 

James Earl Duncan, age 67, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 12:33pm on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home. James was born on May 30, 1953 in Ironton, Missouri, the son of Jesse E. and Rachel L. (Graham) Duncan.  He had worked as a hauler of cars and horses. Survivors include his special friend- Tami Robinson of Pinckneyville and her family Other dear friends- Wayne Williams of Belleville, Dave Welty of Mt. Vernon, Paul Rowe of Pinckneyville, along with his many friends from...

Beatrice Jean Berner, age 77, of Elkville, passed away at 10:45pm on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Beatrice was born in Zeigler on June 27, 1943, the daughter of Jake and Kate (Pullum) Null. She married Robert Allen Berner. He preceded her in death on January 14, 1998. Survivors include two sons, one daughter-in-law, four grandchildren, one granddaughter-in-law, one great granddaughter, four siblings, and many nieces and nephews.   She was preceded...

Alicia Irene Bowlby, age 56, of Zeigler, passed away at 1:09pm on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Herrin Hospital. Alicia was born in Benton on March 31, 1964, the daughter of William and Imogene (Burks) Martin.  She was a graduate of Zeigler-Royalton High School, Class of 1982. Survivors include her son- Eric Martin of Zeigler Daughter and Son-in-law- Billie J. and Justin Wright of Benton Two Grandchildren- Faith Martin and Skylar Martin, both of Benton Brother- Richard Martin of...

Benjamin Neal Eubanks, SR., age 83, passed away on January 20, 2021 at 7:49 P.M. at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Ben worked at P. R Mallory as a supervisor, then as a salesman for the Du Quoin Meat Packing Co. and moved to Effingham, IL. selling “Blue Bell” meat products.  Yearning to return to Du Quoin, Ben became a coal miner working with a “Band of Brothers” (who gave him the nickname of Baby Dumpling) at Freeman Coal #6, Inland Steel, which...

Wilma Bowers, 66 years of age, passed away at 11:55pm on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Wilma was born on October 17, 1954, in Du Quoin, Illinois, to the late Raymond and Mary Rebecca (Nevill) Finney. Wilma leaves to cherish her loving memory to daughter- Rebecca (Jamison), sons- Charles, Billie, and Robert, granddaughters- Brittany (Ethan), Bridgette, Shaye (Cody), Kelsey, Keelie, Roni, grandson- Rodney, and ten great-grandchildren, siblings-...

Thomas A. Yearian, age 73, of Mulkeytown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his home in Mulkeytown. Thomas was born in Du Quoin on January 14, 1947, the son of Thomas and Betty (Peterlin) Yearian. He married Barbara Longshore in Hartsville, Tennessee on October 19, 1968. Together, they have shared fifty-two years of marriage. She survives in Mulkeytown. Thomas had worked as a welder in mine construction, becoming known to many as “Welder Tom”.  He...

Coulterville- Joseph Samuel Loucks, age 69, of Coulterville, passed away peacefully at 4:00pm on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born in Cutler on December 15, 1951, the son of Joseph Marshall and Dorothy Mae (Shaw) Loucks. He married Betty Light in Missouri on August 6, 1979. Together, they have shared more than forty-one years of marriage. Survivors include his wife- Betty Loucks of Coulterville Son and Daughter-in-law- Joseph Dwayne...