Area deaths

John Cox, 85, of Fredonia died at 3:15 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 25 at Hilltop Nursing Home in Kuttawa. He was a retired farmer, member of Central Baptist Church in Marion and U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Morgan Funeal Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.

J.E. Cannon, 68, of Marion died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008 at his residence. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.