Obituaries

Betty Jean Cross, 75, of Carmi, Illinois, passed away Thursday, October 15th, 2026, at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion, IL.She was born April 20th, 1951 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Emma Lee Cross Sconiers and James Smith. She was of the Christian faith.

Gerald Brockett Norris passed away on October 13, 2026. He was born and lived in White County.

Donna Marie Gaines, 62, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at her home.  Donna was born on August 14, 1964 in Flint, Michigan and was raised by her adoptive parents Otto & Ruth Smiley.  She married Michael Gaines, who preceded her in death.

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Nelson passed unexpectedly on the morning of October 13, 2026, at the age of 62, leaving behind her older brother, Tony Nelson; his wife, Sarah Nelson; and their three children: Todd (Catherine), Drew (Molly), and Tess (Parker) Nelson.

William B. "Jack" Edwards, 99, of Norris City passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born at home in Omaha, IL on November 25, 1926 the son of Grover and Elizabeth (Bruce) Edwards. Jack graduated from Omaha High School and went on to serve in the United States Army during World War II. After the war Jack returned home and married Laura M. Walters on July 7, 1950. They shared 74 years together until Laura's passing on June 18, 2024. Jack worked as a boilermaker through Local Union #363 and at one time owned and operated the Norris City Cafe and Gas Station. He was a member of Ditney Ridge Baptist Church and the American Legion. Jack enjoyed helping people out however he could and was always willing to lend a hand. 

Marshall Glover, 88, of Equality passed to his heavenly home on Monday morning,

October 12 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Marshall was born in Equality

on July 22, 1938, to Holman and Greela Bean Glover.

Judy Kaye Read, 80, of McLeansboro, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Silver Foxes Senior Living and Rehabilitation in McLeansboro with her daughter by her side.

 Treva Joann Garlick, 85, of Norris City passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at her residence. She was born on October 7, 1941 in Norris City to Ralph and Violet (Blake) Kimmel. Treva married Paul Lee Garlick on August 23, 1963 and they shared over 30 years of marriage until his passing on October 28, 1993. Her favorite hobby to do in her free time was quilting.

Rev. Alfred S. Cobb of Mayfield passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026 at his home. He was 89 years old.
Born March 25, 1937, in Coldwater, Kentucky, he was preceded in death by his wife Leona “Lee” (Davenport) Cobb and his parents, Rev. Stephen H. and Pauline E. (Waldrop) Cobb. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Mayfield, Kentucky.