Stories from Monday, January 27, 2014

Jackie Owen Graham Sr., 73, of Rector, passed from this life on Friday January 24, 2014, at his residence. He was born on August 21, 1940, in Rector to the late Wayne and Helen (Collier) Graham. Jackie was united in marriage on May 17, 1966, to Doris Ray (Smith) Graham in East St. Louis. He was a member of White Oak General Baptist Church and served our country faithfully in the United States Navy...

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