Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Justin D. Haynes
Sep 22, 2024
Cottage Hills:
Justin D. Haynes, 52, passed away at 5:14pm on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on July 13, 1972, in Alton, the son of the late Lloyd “Doug” and Linda J. (Meadows) Haynes. He married the former Tanya Carter on May 10, 2003, in...
Terry Dean Barron
Sep 13, 2024
Granite City:
Terry Dean Barron, 77, passed from his earthly life into everlasting life and went to be with the Lord at 3:56 am on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Christian Northeast Hospital. He was born on May 6, 1947, in Mitchell, Missouri, the son of the late Harold and Velma (Brewer - Penberthy) Barron....
Melody Johnson
Sep 13, 2024
East Alton:
Melody Johnson, 72, passed away at 9am on Friday, September 13, 2024, at LaBella of Alton. She was born on February 7, 1952, in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of the late Laverne and Cecilia (Idox) Raymond. She married Cyril Ward in 1970, and they later divorced. She married Larry Johnson in 1992, and...
Sondra A. Harper
Sep 12, 2024
Bunker Hill:
Sondra A. Harper, 86, passed away at 5:07am on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur. She was born on October 28, 1938, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of the late Wilford and Hazel (Cole) McCarty. Survivors include a daughter: Sheri Conley of Fort Worth, Texas, a son and daughter...
William E. Golenor
Sep 5, 2024
Rosewood Heights:
William E. Golenor, 79, passed away at 5:25am on Thursday, September 5, 2024, in the emergency room at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He was born on September 25, 1944, in Alton, the son of the late Russell and Florene (Goble) Golenor. He married the former Lynda Greer on June 29, 1968, in Alton,...
James Roberts
Sep 3, 2024
Alton:
James Roberts, 67, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, as a result of an accident. He was born on December 15, 1956, in Carrollton, the son of the late Glen and Ruth (Scoggins) Roberts. He married the former Tina Coleman on August 8, 1983, in Jerseyville, and she survives. Other survivors include three...
Robert Deon "Bobby" Herrin Iii
Aug 30, 2024
Brighton:
Robert Deon “Bobby” Herrin III, 40, passed away at 11:59am on Friday, August 30, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital as a result of injuries suffered in an accident. He was born on October 24, 1983, in Alton, the son of Diana (Little) and Timmy Tinnon of Brighton and the late Robert D. Herrin,...
Victoria Lynn Piel
Aug 21, 2024
Edwardsville:
Victoria Lynn Piel, 71, passed away at 3:05pm on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in the emergency room at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois. She was born on January 31, 1953, in Granite City, the daughter of the late Francis and Mary Dell (Harlow) Kebelka. She married John Piel on December 1, 1989, in Edwardsville,...
Robert E. "Bob" Pitchers
Aug 18, 2024
Robert E. “Bob” Pitchers, formerly of Virden, Illinois, passed away peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Sunday, August 18, surrounded by his precious family.
He was born on May 8, 1935, in Evansville, Indiana, the son of the late Arvel and Ethel (LeMon) Pitchers. He married the former Linda M. Fouts on...
Larry Bloyd
Aug 18, 2024
Bethalto:
Larry G. Bloyd, 65, passed away at 8:40am on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at LaBella in Alton. He was born on February 20, 1959, in Alton, the son of the late Eugene Bloyd and Peggy (Stout) Jennings. He married the former Tammy Allen on February 14, 1987, in Wood River, and she survives. Other...
Melvin Arnold
Aug 17, 2024
East Alton:
Melvin Arnold, 87, passed away at 10:50am on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 16, 1936, in Batchtown, Illinois, the son of the late Clifford and Bertha (Meseke) Arnold. Mel graduated from Roxana High School in 1955. He married the former Sharon Schmidt of Wood River...
Geryl "Gerry" Pointer
Aug 3, 2024
Geryl “Gerry” Ann Pointer, passed away on Saturday, August 3rd at her home after her courageous battle with cancer. Gerry was born on September 25th, 1947, to Gerald “Mike” Evan Whalen and Mayola Grace Whalen (Massey) in Alton, Illinois.
Gerry grew up in South Roxana and graduated from Roxana High School, where she made lifelong...
Mary Ogle Crawford
Aug 3, 2024
Crutchfield, Kentucky:
Mary Ogle Crawford, 79, formerly of Rosewood Heights, passed away at 4:16am on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on August 11, 1943, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Charles and Orphie (Whitrock) Burtman. Survivors include her children: Melinda (Mark) Gaffney, Crystal...
Sharon Allshouse
Jul 31, 2024
Bethalto:
Sharon L. Allshouse, 66, passed away at 10:55am on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 2, 1958, in Alton, the daughter of the late Donald and Lois (Plopper) Serge. She married Russell Allshouse on October 9, 1976, in Wood River, and he survives. Other survivors include four...
Betty J. Cardwell
Jul 29, 2024
Roxana:
Betty J. Cardwell, 94, passed away at 7:20pm on Monday, July 29, 2024, at her residence. She was born on March 13, 1930, in East Alton, the daughter of the late Alvis L. and Viola E. (Craigmiles) Lovell. Survivors include her daughters: Tammy Crump of Jerseyville, Paula Cardwell of Roxana, five grandchildren, seventeen great...
Rosalie J. Lucas
Jul 28, 2024
Alton:
Rosalie J. Lucas, 95, passed away at 12:10pm on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 27, 1928, in Alton, the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Hartman) Lucas. Survivors include a sister: Ethel McCoy of Edwardsville, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
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Paul Warren
Jul 21, 2024
South Roxana:
Paul Warren, 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep at 5:50am on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Stillwater Senior Living in Edwardsville. He was born on October 12, 1932, in Olive Branch, Illinois, the son of the late Howard and Orpha (Bedwell) Warren. He married the former Reba Hack on July 10, 1957,...
Rena Pearl Reed
Jul 16, 2024
Alton:
Rena Pearl Reed, 94, passed away peacefully at her residence on July 16, 2024. She was born on June 4, 1930, in Keenes, Illinois, the daughter of the late William and Otie (Farmer) Wood. She married Lloyd Reed on July 1, 1988, in Edwardsville, and he survives. Other survivors include two daughters and sons...
John Callison
Jul 15, 2024
East Alton:
John Callison, 82, passed away at 6:47pm on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Alton Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on December 30, 1941, in Hillsboro, Illinois, the son of the late Earl and Margaret (McLain) Callison. He married the former Alice M. Ruckman on October 5, 1962,...
Steven Wayne Arbuthnot
Jul 13, 2024
Steven Wayne Arbuthnot, 72, passed away July 13, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.
He was the oldest of three children to Homer and Charlotte (Winters) Arbuthnot. He was born November 1, 1951, in Alton Illinois and is survived by his wife of 48 years Linda Lee (Fowler) Arbuthnot, two daughters, Sara (Travis) Mouser...
