Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Janet Ruth Rogers
Jun 10, 2021
Wood River: Janet Ruth Rogers, 49, passed away at 9:45pm on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 31, 1971, in Olathe, Kansas, the daughter of Loreeta (Wilson) Rogers and the late Rev. Elmer Rogers. In addition to her mom, she is survived by a sister: Carole Rogers of...
Dinah Merritt
Jun 5, 2021
Staunton: Dinah Merritt, 70, passed away at 3:46pm on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in the emergency room at Staunton Community Hospital. She was born on September 21, 1950, in Cairo, Illinois, the daughter of the late Purrander and Stella (Harget) Cornwell, Jr. She married Byron Merritt on September 21, 1984, in Wickliffe, Kentucky, and he preceded her in death...
Donald W. Adele
May 27, 2021
Alton: Donald W. Adele, 81, passed away Thursday evening, May 27, 2021, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on May 12, 1940, in East St. Louis, Illinois, the son of the late Donald J. and Pearl Adele. He married the former Thelma Jean Way on June 4, 1983, and she survives. Other survivors include three...
Eric L. Grindstaff
May 26, 2021
Wood River: Eric L. Grindstaff, 33, passed away at 6:15pm on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born on November 25, 1987, in Granite City, the son of Marty Grindstaff of Wood River and Kimberly (Ross) Meyer of Wildwood, Missouri. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandma: Linda Ross of Wood River, a half sister:...
Tim Ash
May 24, 2021
Troy: Tim Ash, 42, passed away at 8:35am on Monday, May 24, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on December 5, 1978, in Maryville, Illinois, the son of Frances (Steele) Ash of Wood River and the late William Henry Ash. He married the former Crystal Sheppard on May 2, 2020, in Troy,...
Kaleb Ball
May 23, 2021
Bethalto: Kaleb Ball, 35, passed away at 8:17pm on Sunday, May 23, 2021, in the emergency room at Belleville Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on October 28, 1985, in Alton, the son of Ronnie and Dorrie (Wikoff) Ball of Bethalto. He married the former Michele Depper on August 25, 2012, in Edwardsville,...
Crystal June Dolbee
May 22, 2021
Wood River: Crystal June Dolbee, 45, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at her residence. She was born on February 9, 1976, in Alton, the daughter of the late Vaughn Franklin Dolbee and Judy Jean Ragusa. Survivors include a daughter: Makayla Dolbee of Wood River, two sons: Caleb Dolbee of Wood River, Kyle Dolbee of Wood River, a...
William Doyle Hollis
May 21, 2021
Bowling Green, Kentucky: William Doyle Hollis, 97 and 8 months, formerly of Edwardsville Illinois, passed away at 11:25a.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021, under palliative care at Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. He was born on September 8, 1923, in Alton, Missouri, the son of the late Henry and Sara (Nance) Hollis. He married the former Eddie W. Nicholas...
Terry Hunt
May 19, 2021
Jerseyville: Terry L. Hunt, 72, passed away at 5:45pm on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, Missouri. He was born on June 9, 1948, in Virden, Illinois, the son of the late Robert and Luella (Hatella) Hunt. He married the former Sharon Meyer on April 15, 2017, in Jerseyville, and she survives. Other survivors include...
Richard L. Wadlow
May 17, 2021
Bethalto: Richard L. Wadlow, 83, passed away at 7:53am on Monday, May 17, 2021, at University Nursing and Rehab. He was born on November 29, 1937, in St. Louis, the son of the late Elmer and Helen (Sanders) Wadlow. Survivors include a son and daughter in law: Richard and Jennifer Wadlow of St. Ann, Missouri, a step – son:...
Betty Jones
May 14, 2021
Alton: Betty Jones, 87, passed away at 1am on Friday, May 14, 2021, at her residence. She was born on August 31, 1933, in Monette, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Hurdle and Victor (Cobb) Gadberry. She married Verlean Jones on March 10, 1951, in Arkansas, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter and son in law: Brenda...
Jacquelyn Scroggins
May 8, 2021
Alton: Jacquelyn Scroggins, 69, passed away at 11:37pm on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 24, 1951, in Alton, the daughter of the late Gene Carroll and Barbara “Babs” (Stanton) Wallace. Survivors include three daughters and a son in law: Anastasia Scroggins (Stacie Baze) of Winchester, Illinois, Alyx Dell of Godfrey, Ashley...
James "Jim" Allen
Apr 27, 2021
East Alton: James “Jim” Allen, Jr., 54, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 2, 1967, Anchorage, Alaska, the son of Rose (Hellemeyer) Smith of East Alton and the late James Allen, Sr. In addition to his mother, Jim is survived by the love of his...
Wesley Eugene "Gene" Allen
Apr 24, 2021
Hartford: Wesley Eugene “Gene” Allen, 91, passed away at 2:34pm on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at his residence. He was born on January 1, 1930, in Hartford, the son of the late John W. and Lela M. (Baker) Allen. He married the former Barbara J. Frazier in 1955 in East Alton and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter...
Don Reynolds
Apr 23, 2021
Wood River: Donald Reynolds, 83, went home to be with the Lord at 8:45pm on Friday, April 23, 2021. He was born on February 6, 1938, Indian Mounds, Tennessee, the son of the late Willie and Louise (Parker) Reynolds. He married the former Stella Farlow on April 6, 1985, and she survives. Other survivors include his children: Redonna (Ron)...
Helen Stalcup
Apr 14, 2021
Rosewood Heights: Helen Marie Stalcup, 90, beloved Mother, Aunt and Meme, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at her home in Rosewood Heights, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 13, 1930, in Blodgett, Missouri, the sixth of seven children, to Elmer and Irene (Bess) Moore. She and Richard “Dick” P. Stalcup were...
Deborah Harrelson
Mar 23, 2021
Cottage Hills: Deborah Harrelson, 70, passed away at 5:26pm on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Integrity of Wood River. She was born on March 7, 1951, in Taylorville, Illinois, the daughter of the late Robert and Kathryn (Williams) Bottoms. She married Rick Harrelson on December 13, 1969, in Huntington, California, and he preceded her in death on February 26,...
Gladys Davis
Mar 21, 2021
Gladys passed away at Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy in Alton, IL on March 21, 2021, at the age of 95 years. She was preceded in death by husband Roy Davis of 59 years on December 16, 2005; three brothers Ernest, Arnold, Oscar Bohlen, and two sisters Elsie Moyer and Esther Davis. Gladys is survived by her sons Randall...
David L. Berry
Mar 19, 2021
Glen Carbon: David L. Berry, 62, passed away at 11:57am on Friday, March 19, 2021, at his residence. He was born on September 19, 1958, in Alton, the son of the late Richard and Imogene (Winchester) Berry. He married the former Ronda Dee Gilomen on September 25, 1993, in St. Thomas, and she survives. Other survivors include a sister:...
Daniel "Dan" Zimmerman
Mar 17, 2021
Wood River: Daniel “Dan” Zimmerman, 71, passed away at 4:17pm on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Largo Medical Center in Largo, Florida. He was born on February 26, 1950, in Algiers, Algeria to missionaries Dan and Ann Zimmerman. He married the former Debra Denby on June 26, 1982, in Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter: Dana...
