Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Dena Wood
Jun 16, 2026
Brighton:
Dena Wood, 64, passed away at 1:40pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at her residence. She was born on November 15, 1961, in Alton, the daughter of Hubert “Bud” and Beverly (Tidobaum) Wood. Survivors include a daughter: Amber Henry of Godfrey, a son: Steven Henry, Jr. of Brighton, three grandchildren: Jerion Holoman, Anfrintino Sykes, Jr., Ambreia Sykes, a half sister:...
Kenneth Halley
Jun 16, 2026
Cottage Hills:
Kenneth D. Halley, 65, passed away at 3:35pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his residence. He was born on October 30, 1960, in Staunton, the son of the late Harold and Alta (Cambron) Halley. He married the former Nancy Skweres on December 30, 1998, in Cottage Hills, and she preceded him in death on October 16, 2015. Survivors...
Kenneth Lee "Kenny" Gray, Jr.
Jun 9, 2026
Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Gray Jr., 38, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him.
Kenny was born on June 17, 1987, in Wood River, Illinois, and grew up in the Alton area. The role he cherished most in life was being a father. His daughters were the center of his world, and he loved spending time...
Gary Lynn Cooperider
Jun 7, 2026
Wood River:
Gary Lynn Cooperider, 72, passed away at 10:36am on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital. He was born on August 13, 1953, the son of the late Erma (Wintjen) Cooperider. He married the former Debbie Morgan on April 30, 1981, in Wood River, and she preceded him in death on May 2, 2011. Survivors include two...
Jimmy Ray Garrett
Jun 4, 2026
Jimmy Ray Garrett, 82, formerly of Worden, Illinois, passed away on the afternoon of June 4, 2026, after a lengthy illness whilst surrounded by the love of his family.
Ray—as he was affectionately known to his loved ones—was born on June 9, 1943, in Ardeola, Missouri, to Bessie Lee Roy and D. H. Garrett. From an early age, he developed the...
Mariah Rose Fearn
Jun 1, 2026
Alton:
Mariah Rose Fearn, 32, passed away unexpectedly at 7:56am on Monday, June 1, 2026, at home. Mariah was born on August 21, 1993, in Alton. She was the daughter of Logan Fearn, Sharon Garrett, and Amanda Fearn.
Mariah is survived by her daughter: Lovlee Rose, two brothers: Michael Spatafora, Devon McBride, a sister: Kaitlin Fearn, a niece: Gabrielle Spatafora, a nephew:...
Christopher "Chris" Davis
May 30, 2026
Christopher “Chris” Michael Davis, 43, passed away at 11:51 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital, surrounded by family, after giving us all one final lesson in stubbornness. He fought hard, loved hard, laughed loudly, and, true to form, kept annoying his little sisters until the end.
Chris was born on November 10, 1982, in Alton, the...
Michael Carpenter
May 29, 2026
Michael Carpenter, 50, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ at 11:20pm on Friday, May 29, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family. Born May 11, 1976, in Alton, Illinois, he was the son of the Sheila (Stairs) Carpenter of Eldred and the late Dennis Carpenter. He was also blessed by the love and care of his stepmother,...
Judy Presley
May 26, 2026
Wood River:
Judy Ann (Hafner) Presley, 75, passed away at 6:30am on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital. Judy was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on January 25, 1951, to parents Floyd and Ione (Stoddard) Hafner. She married Bob “Mongo” Presley on April 7, 1972, at the Wood River Assembly of God Church. She was a 1969 graduate...
Shelly Ann Hatalla
May 25, 2026
Girard:
Shelly Ann Hatalla, 57, passed away at 6:35pm on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Springfield. She was born on March 15, 1969, in Taylorville, the daughter of Steven F. Bishop of Girard and the late Beverly A. (Pruitt) Bishop. She married Michael Todd Hatalla on June 14, 1986, in Virden, and he survives. Other survivors include a...
Larry Hahn
May 18, 2026
Alton:
Larry H. Hahn, 77, passed away at 7:05am on Monday, May 18, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri. He was born on December 19, 1948, in Lutesville, Missouri, the son of the late Cletus and Minnie (Schallon) Hahn. He married the former Jamie Stansberry on April 13, 1985, in St. Louis, and she survives. Other survivors include a...
Sharon Moore Vaughn
May 17, 2026
South Roxana:
Sharon Moore Vaughn, 70, passed away at 2:34pm on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital. She was born on July 30, 1955, in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of the late Stewart and Stella (Johnson) Moore. She married Richard “Rick” Vaughn on May 16, 2015, in Roxana, and he survives. Other survivors include a son and daughter...
Tina Reynolds
May 15, 2026
Peculiar, Missouri:
Tina Reynolds, 64, passed away at 5:40pm on Friday, May 15, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Charles, Missouri. She was born on November 18, 1961, in Normandy, Missouri, the daughter of the late Robert Anthony and Dana Marie (Daniels) Bevfoden. Survivors include three sons and a daughter in law: Howard Kelley of Harrisonville, Missouri, Gene and Quiana...
Gene Raymond Babcock, Sr.
May 13, 2026
Gene Raymond Babcock, Sr., 89, of Bethalto, passed away at 3:23 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He was born on October 25, 1936, in Bath, Michigan, the son of the late Lloyd Babcock and Mary (McPhee) Babcock, changed to Fero proceeding death of first husband, and beloved stepson of the late Cliff Fero.
On November 16, 1956, Gene married the...
Larry Nesler
May 6, 2026
East Alton:
Larry Nesler, 75, passed away at 1:36pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in the emergency room at Anderson Hospital. He was born on May 29, 1950, in Wood River, the son of the late Ross and Vera (Trantham) Nesler. He married the former Joyce Combs on October 13, 1973, in Wood River, and she survives. Other survivors include a...
Lynette Berigan
May 3, 2026
Lynette Berigan, 74, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, while attending her beloved grandson Jesse’s second birthday celebration. Surrounded by family and friends, she spent her final moments exactly where she would have wanted to be, together with those she loved most.
She was born January 11, 1952, in Alton, the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Mary (Murphy) Speed....
Jacob Menke
May 1, 2026
Bethalto:
Jacob Menke, 35, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at his residence. He was born on August 27, 1990, in Alton, the son of Debbie and Joe Baze of Godfrey and Steve Wade of Granite City. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two children: Emmett and Evelyn Menke, two brothers: Zackary Baze of Godfrey, Joshua Baze...
Bobbie Barnett
Apr 29, 2026
Rosewood Heights:
Bobbie Barnett, 66, passed away at 3:02pm on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital. She was born on July 23, 1959, in Alton, the daughter of the late Daniel Moore. She married Kevin Barnett on July 5, 1980, in East Alton. Kevin and his two sons, daughter in law, and grandchildren live on: Jeremy and Melissa...
Cheryl Ann Martinez
Apr 29, 2026
Rosewood Heights:
Cheryl Ann Martinez, 79, passed away peacefully and went to be with Jesus at 1:10pm on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Villas of Hollybrook surrounded by her family and close friends. She was born on January 26, 1947, in Alton, the daughter of the late Fredrick and Elizabeth (Kaulen) Vermillion. She married Henry “Marty” Martinez on October 28, 1967,...
Clifford Jerman
Apr 28, 2026
Hartford:
Clifford Jerman, 72, passed away at 8:30am on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on May 30, 1953, the son of the late John and Murray (Kelley) Jerman. He married the former Lora Lee Van Meter on February 25, 1978, in Cairo, and she preceded him in death on September...
