Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home

Sep 24, 2025

Wood River:

Doris Mae (Rigdon) Hood, 83, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 17, 1942, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Alonzo and Beaula Rigdon. Survivors include a daughter: Michelle Hood of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, two grandchildren: Ashley (Josh Gibson) Hood, Kate (Antonio Lema) Lema - Baskin,...

Sep 22, 2025

Alton:

Phillip Warlick, 59, passed away at 4pm on Monday, September 22, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 29, 1965, in Alton, the son of the late Phil and Georgia (Cross) Warlick. Survivors include his fiancé: Caroline Felix of Alton, two daughters: Shyicka Vincent of Alton, Clara Vaughn of Alton, seven grandchildren, his siblings: Jean (Eugene) Harris of...

Sep 21, 2025

Sue Rives, age 75, passed peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Alhambra Rehab & Healthcare. Born March 6, 1950, in Wood River, she was the daughter of Ethel (Lucas) McCoy of Edwardsville and the late James McCoy.

Sue’s greatest gift was the warmth she shared with everyone she met. She was known for her constant smile, her kind spirit, and...

Sep 18, 2025

Kirby Joseph Dixon

“The Warrior”

Kirby, 27, of East Alton, Illinois bravely entered the Kingdom of Heaven on September 18th, 2025, at 1:18 a.m. surrounded by family and friends in his home after a courageous 15-month battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

He was born on September 18, 1998 at 4:31 p.m. in Alton, Illinois to Michael and Myla (Levi)...

Sep 18, 2025

Rosewood Heights:

Jackie Leurayne Roberson passed away September 18, 2025, with loving family by her side. Born on November 21, 1952, in Granite City, Jackie was an incredible mother, grandmother, and friend. She was the heart and soul of her family, known for her compassion, caring personality, and always doing for others.

Survived by her children: Courtney and Chris Hester of Roxana,...

Sep 17, 2025

Bethalto:

Jolene Harshbarger, 57, passed away at 4:04am on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at her residence. She was born on February 27, 1968, in Alton, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Linda (Meadows) Haynes. She married Ricky Harshbarger on March 19, 1994, in Roxana, and he survives. Other survivors include a son: Dalton Harshbarger of Bethalto, a brother and sister...

Sep 17, 2025

Rosewood Heights:

Jimmie Alvis Little, 84, passed away at 11:37am on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at his daughter’s house in Brighton. He was born August 14, 1941, in Portageville, Missouri, the son of the late Alvis and Addie (Toombs) Little. Survivors include a daughter: Diana Tinnon of Brighton, a son: Ron Little of Fenton, Missouri, two grandchildren: Regina and Darren Romano,...

Sep 16, 2025

Wood River:

Lucreta Marmino, 98, passed away at 4:41pm on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at her residence. She was born on July 19, 1927, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of the late John and Pearl (Stevens) Smith. She married Anthony “Tony” Marmino on October 18, 1944, in Alton, and he preceded her in death on January 5, 2013. Survivors include three...

Sep 5, 2025

Hartford:

James Edward Hayes, 85, passed away at 6:34am on Friday, September 5, 2025, at John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born on June 7, 1940, in Valley Park, Missouri, the son of the late William and Betty (Schwarzenbach) Hayes. He married the former Karen Smith in December of 2004 in Edwardsville, and she survives. Other survivors...

Sep 2, 2025

Bethalto:

Jeffrey Evans, 63, passed away at 7:48pm on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 17, 1961, in Jerseyville, the son of Esther (Kappler) Evans of Jerseyville and the late Robert Evans. He married the former Royal Douglas on May 31, 1995, in Jerseyville, and she survives. In addition to...

Aug 31, 2025

Wood River:

Joe Huff, 78, died peacefully at his home on August 31, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on October 26, 1946, in Alton, Illinois, he was the son of the late William and Elma (Terpening) Huff. He married Sherry Brueggeman on June 8, 1978, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and she survives him. His family includes his three daughters and sons-in-law:...

Aug 28, 2025

Wood River:

Duane Allen Thomas, Jr., 74, passed away at 7:22pm on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 17, 1950, in Denver, Colorado, the son of the late Duane Allen and Mary (Kohls) Thomas, Sr. He married the former Linda Clark on September 27, 1975, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and she survives. Other survivors...

Aug 24, 2025

East Alton:

Rodger Allen Gibson, 70, passed away at 11:35am on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born on November 8, 1954, in Highland, the son of the late Roy and Barbara (Pruitt) Gibson, Sr. He married the former Mary Vonnahman on March 29, 2014, in Bunker Hill, and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters: Patricia Lynn...

Aug 19, 2025

Alton:

Steven McNish, 64, passed away at 1:43pm on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Bria of Alton. He was born on February 17, 1961, in Alton, the son of the late John McNish and Wanda (Sauls) McNish - Cox. Survivors include two daughters: Tiffany Medlin of Wentzville, Missouri, Elizabeth McNish of Alton, a sister and...

Aug 15, 2025

Rosewood Heights:

Jeffrey A Nichols, 59 passed away on Friday, August 15,2025 at his home. He was born on September 3,1965 in Alton, the son of John "Nick" Nichols and the late Patricia "Pat" (Garrett) Nichols. He married Deidre "Deedee" Vore on September 11, 1993, in Alton and she survives. Jeff grew up in Fosterburg...

Aug 12, 2025

Virden:

Nolan Charles Kiel, 16, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in an accident. He was born on April 1, 2009, in Springfield, the son of Josh Kiel and Jaclyn Rheude of Virden. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother: Austin Rheude of Virden,...

Jul 30, 2025

Bethalto:

Dewane Myers, 86, passed away at 9:55am on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Alton Nursing and Rehab. He was born on October 8, 1938, in Gipsy, Missouri, the son of the late Avery “Pete” and MinnieEsta (Powell) Myers. He married the former Sheilia M. Schreier on June 20, 1959, in Bethalto, and she preceded...

Jul 26, 2025

Holiday Shores:

William Clyde Linebarger, Jr., 68, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born on June 2, 1957, in Alton, the son of the late William C. and Alberta L. (Osborn) Linebarger, Sr. Survivors include three sisters: Sylvia Johnson of Florissant, Missouri, Mary Wheeler of Worden, Linda Linebarger of...

Jul 23, 2025

Alton:

Michael “Mike” Alan McCoy, 64, passed away at 1:33pm on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his residence surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on December 17, 1960, in Alton, the son of Richard (Joyce McCoy) McCoy of Howard, Ohio, and the late Barbara (Depper) Mitchell, whose memory remained close to...

Jul 18, 2025

Born December 7, 1940, through July 18, 2025, was 84. Roy was raised by Lewis, Clyde, Miller and Mary Lou Miller. Roy succeeded his wife of 42 years Janet Dorris miller. Roy raced at the Alton dragway in the 1960s. He rode motocross in the 70s. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, his entire life. Roy and his family lived in Central...