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Tom TateBenton


William Thomas Tate, age 62, of Benton, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home in Benton.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will follow in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024, until the funeral hour at 1:00 p.m.Memorial contributions are preferred and may be made payable to...

William Thomas Tate, age 62, of Benton, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home in Benton.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the...

Jessica PhillipsEldorado


Jessica Atule Phillips, age 37, of Eldorado, passed away at 10:05 a.m. Sunday, September 1, 2024, at her home.Jessica was born on December 24, 1986, in Manito, Philippine’s; the daughter of Otelo Atule and Amelia M. Atule. She married Bryan Carter Phillips on March 14, 2019.She and her husband attended Little Chapel Church of Harrisburg, IL.She enjoyed fishing, cooking, traveling, going to rummage sales. She was certified in full contact Tai Kwando. Her greatest love was spending...

Jessica Atule Phillips, age 37, of Eldorado, passed away at 10:05 a.m. Sunday, September 1, 2024, at her home.Jessica was born on December 24, 1986, in Manito, Philippine’s; the daughter...

Paulette SullivanRoyalton


It is with heavy, praise filled hearts that we announce the passing of Paulette Sullivan, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who went to be with her Lord and Savior on 8/28/2024 at the age of 82.Born on February 20, 1942, in Cook County, IL. Paulette was a woman of deep faith and unwavering devotion to her family. She was the loving wife of Floyd Ray Sullivan for 46 years, and together they built a home filled with love, laughter, and the gospel of Jesus...

It is with heavy, praise filled hearts that we announce the passing of Paulette Sullivan, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who went to be with her Lord and Savior on...

Russell HessAkin


Mr. Frank Russell Hess, age 79, of Akin, passed away at 5:24 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2024, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.Russell was born on December 28, 1944, in Belle Rive, IL; the son of William Thomas Hess and Neva (Miller) Hess. On March 14, 1965, he married the former Anna Marie Moore, and together they shared 59 years of marriage.He worked several jobs throughout his life including, FS, Old Ben Coal Mine 25, pest control technician, truck driver with Illini...

Mr. Frank Russell Hess, age 79, of Akin, passed away at 5:24 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2024, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.Russell was born on December 28, 1944, in Belle Rive,...

Robbie SmithWest Frankfort


Robert Dale “Robbie” Smith, age 20, of West Frankfort, IL; passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Four Fountains Nursing Home, of Belleville, IL.Robbie was born on December 8, 2003, in Marion, IL; the son of Michael Dewayne Smith and Patricia Joy (Malec) Smith.He enjoyed watching St. Louis Cardinal baseball, playing video games with his sister Paisley, watching wrestling especially John Cena and Cody Rhodes. He also loved watching his favorite NFL team, the Tennessee...

Robert Dale “Robbie” Smith, age 20, of West Frankfort, IL; passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Four Fountains Nursing Home, of Belleville, IL.Robbie was born on December 8,...

Shirley TomsHarrisburg, IL


Mrs. Shirley Toms, age 87, of Benton, passed away from this life on earth into the arms of her Lord and Savior, at 5:44 a.m. Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Shawnee Rose Care Center of Harrisburg, Illinois. Shirley was born on March 8, 1937, in Benton, IL; the daughter of Mike Elieff and Florence (Price) Elieff. On December 1, 1956, she married Thomas Canon, together they would share 40 years of marriage until his passing on September 12, 1997. A few years would...

Mrs. Shirley Toms, age 87, of Benton, passed away from this life on earth into the arms of her Lord and Savior, at 5:44 a.m. Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Shawnee Rose Care Center...

Sarita GraceBenton


Sarita May Grace, age 51, of Benton, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at her home.Sarita was born on September 30, 1972, in Benton, Illinois; the daughter of Arthur Gunnells and Sarah (Wyrick) Jenkins.She enjoyed shopping for clothes. She also loved the Christmas season. Sarita loved music and going to concerts. Her sister said that she attended at least 27 Led Zeppelin concerts.Surviving is life partner Dean Hart of McLeansboro, IL; a son Damian Parker of Nashville, TN; a sister...

Sarita May Grace, age 51, of Benton, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at her home.Sarita was born on September 30, 1972, in Benton, Illinois; the daughter of Arthur Gunnells and Sarah...

Don WyantBenton


Don Terry Wyant, Sr., age 82, of Benton, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at his home.Don was born on May 22, 1942, in Franklin County, IL; the son of Uel “Punch” Wyant and Edna Mae (Callahan) Wyant. He was married to Linda Sue (Blair), and she preceded him in death on February 25, 1997.He worked for the City of Benton Street Department for 25 years. He would later run for city commissioner and was elected and would be the City of Benton Street Commissioner...

Don Terry Wyant, Sr., age 82, of Benton, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at his home.Don was born on May 22, 1942, in Franklin County, IL; the son of Uel “Punch”...

Mary "Jane" PageBenton


Mary “Jane” (Newlin) Page, 88, of Stonebridge Memory Care (Lavender Ridge) of Mt Vernon, IL, passed from this earth to be with her heavenly father on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 7:33 p.m., in Stonebridge Memory Care of Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She was the daughter of Dale and Opal (Griffth) Newlin born on April 6, 1936, in Delavan, IL.Jane married her high school sweetheart Sidney (Sid) Page, and he passed on April 12, 2016. They loved and treasured each other....

Mary “Jane” (Newlin) Page, 88, of Stonebridge Memory Care (Lavender Ridge) of Mt Vernon, IL, passed from this earth to be with her heavenly father on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 7:33...

Jesse DavisMulkeytown


Jesse Dwayne Davis, age 35, of Mulkeytown, IL, along with his brother Michael Paul Worley, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Buckner, IL.Jesse was born on February 19, 1989, in Mt. Vernon, IL, the son of Walter Sonny Davis and Linda Sue (McCormick) Worley.Jesse enjoyed fishing and hanging out with his brothers and friends.Surviving are three children: Jaylynn Leigh Davis, Jesse Jon Davis and Kadin James Davis; siblings: Elwyn Worley and wife Melody of Benton, IL, Ronald Worley...

Jesse Dwayne Davis, age 35, of Mulkeytown, IL, along with his brother Michael Paul Worley, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Buckner, IL.Jesse was born on February 19, 1989, in Mt....

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