All Obituaries

Virginia Browning Genisio Stoffel, 93, of Benton passed away on March 22, 2020 in Benton. She was born in Valier, IL on September 20, 1926, the daughter of H. L. & Hazel M. (Mackey) Browning. She married Barnie Genisio on April 29, 1945 and he preceded her in death on January 5, 1994. She then married James "Calvin" Stoffel on October 22, 1994 and he survives.  Virginia was a member of the Order of Eastern Star LeRoy A. Chapter #350 in Marion, IL. Virgina was also a...

Donna L. (Coleman) Finn, 84, of Benton passed away Wednesday evening March 11, 2020 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Mrs. Finn was born in West Frankfort, IL on December 30, 1935, the daughter of John R. & Lucille (Britton) Coleman. She married Lowell Finn on February 23, 1957, and he preceded her in death on January 27, 1998. Mrs. Finn was a member of the West City Church of God. She worked at the Fashion SHop in West Frankfort for 28 years. Then worked for Barton & Collins in Benton...

Betty Lou Hammond, 84, of Benton passed away Monday night March 2, 2020 at Stonebridge Nursing & Rehab Center in Benton. She was born in Franklin County, IL on January 31, 1936 the daughter of Raymond & Ida (Launius) Akin. She was a Sunday School Teacher  for many years and served the Lord all her life. Mrs. Hammond is survived by her: Daughter: Paula Jean Christensen of California 3 Sons: Randy Edward Hammond of Alabama Richard Dean Hammond & wife Edna of Percy Danny Len...

Karen Rogers Crowe, 63, of West Frankfort departed this life at 10:40 A.M. on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Karen was born January 29, 1957 in West Frankfort, the daughter of Robert G. Rogers, Sr. and Shirley (Bell) Rogers. She was of the Baptist Faith, a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed time visiting with family and friends, and she loved her dog Zoie. Survivors include three daughters, Jamie(Wilson) Robertson of St. Louis,...

LaWanda Mezo, 87, of Ewing passed away Wednesday,  February 26, 2020. Mrs. Mezo is survived by her: Husband: James Mezo Daughter: Beth Hill & husband Michael Grandson: Taylor Hill Private services were held Friday, February 28th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton.  

Donald R. Bennett, 82, of Benton passed away Saturday morning, February 15, 2020 at his home. He was born in Whittington, IL on September 12, 1937, the son of Raymond & Ruth (Veach) Bennett. He married Elda (Casagrande) in 1955, and she passed away in 1975. Mr. Bennett married Sarah (Wagoner) on September 12, 1994, and she survives. Mr. Bennett enjoyed camping & horseback riding. He worked for the Illinois Central Railroad for several years, while also farming. He & his wife...

Mildred L. Eubanks, 83, of Benton passed away Sunday afternoon February 16, 2020 at SSM Health Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon. She was born in Franklin County, IL on October 31, 1936, the daughter of John & Juanita (McCann) Lampley. She married Harry Eubanks on June 12, 1959 in Chicago, and he preceded her in death on March 25, 2015. Mrs. Eubanks is survived by her: 2 Daughters: Judy(Mike) Clark of Benton Norma(Bill) Uhles of Benton 6 Grandchildren: Christopher(Brooke) McCann Jeremiah...

Danny L. Wiggins, 55, of West City passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at his home. He was born in Benton, IL on July 21, 1964 the son of Robert & Ramona (Wells) Wiggins. Mr. Wiggins is survived by his: 2 Brothers: Jack Wiggins of West City Robert Wiggins of North Carolina He was preceded in death by his Parents, by a Sister-Donna Kay Wiggins & by a Brother-John Allen Wiggins. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, February 3rd at the Masonic &...

Josh Carlton, 40, of Macedonia passed away Monday morning, January 20, 2020 at his home. He was born in Benton, IL on July 23, 1979, the son of Tom & Rita (Hays) Carlton. He married Jennifer (Volz) on March 8, 2003, and she survives. Josh was a heavy equipment operator. He was very excited to see Logan playing basketball. He enjoyed mudding, hunting & driving horses with Logan.  Mr. Carlton is survived by his: Wife: Jennifer Carlton of Macedonia Son: Joshua Logan Carlton of...

Joan (Aaron) Stone, 81, of Benton passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at her home. Joan was born in Benton, IL on March 4, 1938, the daughter of Rex & Della (Knapper) Aaron. Mrs. Stone took care of the elderly and she worked in restaurants. Mrs. Stone is survived by her: 4 Daughters: Lana Carlton of Benton Jolynn & husband David Mayberry of Mt. Vernon Kathy Swofford & husband Mike Orawe of Florida Patty Hammond of Benton 1 Son: Randy Swofford of Texas 10 Grandchildren: Beth...