Obituaries
John Burger
John M. Burger, 75, passed away Thursday, Dec. 9, 2024 at Maple Grove Lodge in Louisiana, with his loving family at his side. John was born Feb. 16, 1949 to Geraldine Colbert and Floyd Burger in Louisiana. He was raised in Elsberry, where he attended local schools. After graduating from high school, John entered the U.S. Coast Guard, honorably serving his country two years in Hawaii and two years in Peoria, Ill. While in Peoria, John met and later married Carla. This union was blessed with a son, Shawn and a daughter, Heather. John worked for the Corp of Engineers out of Rockport, Ill., for 24 years, until he retired. He was also a proud member of the Elsberry Masonic Lodge for over 20 years.
Pamela “Pam” Byington
Pamela “Pam” Byington, 64, of Silex, passed away Dec. 18th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 25th, 1960 in Peoria, Ill. to Kenneth McDonald Sr. and Shirley (Ennis) Dugan.
Betty Wilcockson
Betty Wilcockson, 85, of Troy, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Troy. She was born Sept. 5, 1939 in Jonesboro, Ark. to Elvis and Mary (Barber) Beck. Betty grew up with her six siblings on a farm and knew what sharing and thinking of others meant. For a short time, the family relocated to Illinois and the entire family worked in an apple orchard. They later moved back to Walnut Ridge, Ark. on a farm.
James Colbert
James “Ed” Colbert, 71, of Old Monroe, passed away Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 11, 1953 in Pocahontas, Ark. to James and Melba (Collins) Colbert.
Raymundo Tomas
Raymundo Rosalio Francisco Tomas, 36, of Elsberry, passed away Dec. 7, 2024 near Elsberry.
Dawn McMenamy
Dawn Marie McMenamy, 51, of Old Monroe, passed away Dec. 6, 2024 at SSM St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis.
Mark Powell
Mark Warren Powell, 69, of Troy, passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.
Leslie Pride
Leslie Wayne Pride, 78, of Wright City, passed away at his home in Wright City, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 10, 1946 in Maynard, Ark. to Junior and Norma Jean Pride.