Eric S. Watts, age 52, of Sparta, passed away at 5:12 pm on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, after a courageous battle with cancer. Eric was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 10, 1971.  A free spirit, Eric worked various jobs, always lending a helping hand when he could. As per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home in Du Quoin is assisting the family with final arrangements. It was Eric's wish to be cremated...

Andrea Hope (Davis) Smith, age 52, of Du Quoin, passed away at 7:40am on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital, following an illness. Andrea was born in Du Quoin on May 2, 1971, the daughter of Kathleen (Dutton) Malinski and James Monroe Davis. She married Darrel Smith in 2010. He survives.  A certified nursing assistant, Andrea spent her life caring for others. Andrea's greatest role was that of mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother. She will be dearly...

Paula Jean Hacker, age 62, of Du Quoin, passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, at 2:18pm on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at her home, with her loving family at her side.   Paula was born in Du Quoin on August 17, 1960, the daughter of Mary Alice (King) and Paul Cavitt, Jr.  Earlier in life, she married Donald Ridgeway, and he preceded her in death. She later married Mark Anthony Hacker in Du Quoin on August 29, 1997, and he survives.   Mrs. Hacker was a...

Sherry Rose Stroud, age 68, of Du Quoin, passed away at 6:45 am on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. Sherry was born on February 23, 1955, in Blue Island, Illinois, the daughter of William Wallace and Ruby (Furlow) Koonce. She married William "Bill" Dee Stroud in Du Quoin on July 4, 1973. Together, they shared almost 50 years of marriage.  Sherry was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, always...

Joshua Allen Maxwell, age 40, passed away at 2:26pm on May 5, 2023 at Herrin Hospital. Joshua was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on February 8, 1983, and raised the son of John William and Rose Melidia (Maxwell) Stout. As per the family wishes, cremation rites were accorded through Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home of Du Quoin. There will be no services held at this time.

Kimberly Ann Fisher, age 55, of Murphysboro, passed away peacefully at 1:25pm on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Fairview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Du Quoin. Kimberly was born in Murphysboro on October 21, 1967, the daughter of Clifton and Patricia Kay (Ellis) Fisher. Kim was a free spirit who loved to dance and make jokes. She loved her animals, many of whom will be welcoming her home. But mostly, she loved her family. Her grandbabies meant the world to her. She will be dearly...

Ernest Leroy "Ernie" Dickey, age 90, of Tamaroa, passed away peacefully at 1:00pm on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Fairview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Du Quoin. Ernest was born in Montrose, Illinois on September 14, 1932, the son of Homer and Lillian (Jostes) Dickey. He married Rozella May White in Sesser on December 24, 1954. Together, they shared more than 67 years of marriage until her passing on April 13, 2022.  He proudly served his country in the...

Rozella May Dickey, age 84, of Tamaroa, passed away peacefully at 2:25am on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Fairview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Du Quoin. Rozella was born in Christopher on February 26, 1938, the daughter of Kattie (White) and Jess Willard White. She married Ernest Leroy Dickey in Sesser on December 24, 1954, at the young age of 16. Together, they have shared more than 67 years of marriage and precious memories. Ernie recently passed away on April 27,...

Anthony "Tony" Michael Fontana, 66, of Carbondale, passed away on April 19, 2023 in Du Quoin. Tony was born on September 4, 1956, in Pinckneyville, Illinois, the third child of Lillian Irene (Dempsey) and Albert Fontana. During his childhood, Tony's maternal grandmother, Pearl (Keller) Dempsey, lived with his family. In 1979, Tony met Kathryn Jenkel, the love of his life, and they were married on a beautiful day for their outdoor ceremony at Giant City State Park, Makanda,...

Kasey Lynn Rickman, age 32, of Christopher, formerly of Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2023, following a traffic accident in Johnson County. Kasey was born on January 7,1991 in Martin, Tennessee. He lived in Tennessee most of his life. Most recently, Kasey worked as an employee at Huck’s convenience store in Christopher. He had a love for tattooing and drawing, he liked to hangout with friends, and just lived a carefree life. He was the type of person...