Area Obituaries

yron Leon “Jake” Lowery, age 75 of Troy, formerly of Salem, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at his home. Jake was born on December 14, 1943 in Salem, the son of Ralph C. and Mildred M. (Aultman) Lowery.  He married Linda S. Hanson on May 31, 1969 in Centralia and she survives in…

Roy V. Glasscock Jr., 82, of Collinsville, born October 19, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Roy was a faithful member and deacon of Bethel Baptist Church in Troy. He served as a photographer in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1957. Afterward, he…

Carl J. Maxwell, age 83, of Collinsville, born on August 7, 1935 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at his daughter’s residence surrounded by his family. Carl was part of the 1st graduating class from Assumption High School in East St. Louis, IL in 1953.  He was a United…

Randall J. Kelley, 60, of The Villages in Florida, born January 18, 1959 in Troy, passed away on Thursday March 21, 2019. Randy graduated from Southern Illinois University with both bachelor of science and master of science degrees in agriculture. Randy worked as a plant engineer for Cargill with assignments in Owatonna, Minnesota, Kansas City,…

Roger A. Barr, 83, of Marine, died Monday, April 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born January 26, 1936 in Mounds, Arkansas, the son of the late Rese and Zelma (Cluck) Barr. He married Barbara Talley in 1956. She survives. Also surviving are four children: Jeffery (Brenda) Barr of Jacksonville, Florida, David Barr of…

B. Elizabeth Beam, 91, of Troy, born Thursday, February 16, 1928 in Boone, North Carolina, passed surrounded by her family on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Highland Health Care Center. Elizabeth attended Bethel Baptist Church in Troy. She was a Cardinals baseball fan and enjoyed her bingo games. She loved her family and cherished anytime…

Henry John “Hap” Horner, 95, of Collinsville, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019. He was born January 9,1924 in Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania to Norman H. and Sarah R. (Krebs) Horner. He married Leah M. (Keuss) Briggs on April 25, 1975 in Fairview Heights. Henry was an analytical chemist, retiring from Monsanto in 1985. He…

Brett A. Korves, 30, of St. Jacob, born March 9, 1989 in Belleville, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 in St. Louis. Brett #25 The Kid Korves, was the Track Champion of Belle-Clair Race Track for 2018 and member of AARA. He was a third generation and 10 year veteran of the Swansea Fire…

Thomas J. May, 36, of Belleville, born September 5, 1982 in Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at his home. Thomas attended St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy. He loved his family and enjoyed going places and spending time with his children.  He enjoyed all sports and was a huge sports fan.…

Donald L. Akridge, 71, of Troy, formerly of Fairview Heights, born July 2, 1947 in East St. Louis, passed away peacefully at his home on March 25, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Don was a member of Troy United Methodist Church in Troy. He retired as a maintenance supervisor from Shell/Conoco Oil. He was…