All Obituaries

WILMA LEE COCKRUM, 94, of Sesser passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 9, 2019 at her home in Sesser. She was born on July 29, 1925 in Sesser, the daughter of Goldman Alfred & Fannie Mae (Harrison) Tucker. She married Coy I. Cockrum on Aug. 31, 1942, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 25, 2003. Mrs. Cockrum along with her husband owned & operated Coy & Wilma’s Campground & Bait Shop from 1972 to 2012.  She was a member of the Hazel Dell Free Will Baptist...

Loudene Boehm, 93, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday. Loudene retired from NASA and was a member of Holmes Street United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Boehm. Survivors include her daughter, Cheri Haynes (Bill); granddaughter, Deena Sisk (Phillip); and one great-grandchild. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 12 noon Thursday at Holmes Street United Methodist Church. The funeral was immediately following at the church with the Rev. Todd Owen...

Wilma A. Gulley passed  away at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois at 5:45 am October 16, following a brief battle with cancer.   Wilma was born at home in Jefferson County the daughter of  William H. Grahlherr and Juastina Rhynes Grahlherr on March 21, 1934. Her mother Juastina, passed away when Wilma was only 5 months old and her Grandparents  Walter and Nellie Rhynes raised her at the adjoining farms of her father William(Bill) Grahlherr and her favorite Uncle...

Robert P. "Bob" Gant, 95, of Benton passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Helia Health Care Center in Benton. He was born in Benton, IL on February 9, 1924, the son of Robert Rollie & Gertie Belle (Scrutchfield) Gant. He married Pauline Flanagan in 1947 in Benton and she preceded him in death on July 4, 2001. He was a retired Millwright. Mr. Gant is survived by his: 3 Granddaughters: Tammy Collins & husband James of Salyersville, KY Tabatha Collinsworth &...

ELIZABETH “BETTY ANN” SIMMONS, 86, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 11, 2019 at the Greenville Nursing & Rehab Center in Greenville, IL. She was born in Benton, IL on January 4, 1933, the daughter of Frank & Winnie Maude (Pinkham) Rice. She married Charles Robert “Bob” Simmons on Oct. 14, 1950 in Piggott, Arkansas, and he preceded her in death on March 23, 2011. Mr. & Mrs. Simmons had lived in the Delavan, WI area for almost 50 years. She had worked at...

Jane Lampley, 65, of Logan passed away on Friday Morning October 11, 2019 surrounded by her Husband & Children. She was born in Christopher, IL on September 1, 1954, the daughter of Raleigh "Poogie" & Barbara (Bradley) Meacham. She married Phil Lampley on September 8, 1973 and he survives. Mrs. Lampley was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton. Her heart was with her Family and her church family. She is survived by her: Husband: Phil Lampley of Logan 3...

Helen R. Humphrey, 88, of Benton Went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon October 10, 2019 at the Mt. Vernon Health Care Center. She was born in Weaverville, North Carolina on July 20, 1931, the daughter of Elmer & Eliza (Casada) Hensley. She married Richard C. Humphrey and he preceded her in death in September 1999. Mrs. Humphrey was an avid dog lover. She loved family get togethers and decorating.  She is survived by her: 3 Children: Sue Williams & husband Keith of...

GORDON L. STEWART, 73, of Logan passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 6, 2019 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion. He was born in West Frankfort, IL on Nov. 23, 1945, the son of Clorice & Florence Evelyn (Sullivan) Stewart. Mr. Stewart was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Vietnam from 1966-1967.  He was awarded the Purple Heart. Mr. Stewart had 2 Sisters-Marie Mapps & Juanita Provenzano, and several nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M....

Edith E. Taylor, 99, of Whittington passed away Thursday morning, October 3, 2019 at Helia HealthCare Center in Benton. She was born in Franklin County, IL on March 21, 1920, the daughter of Albert & Ethel (Kirk) Erwin. She married Kenneth Taylor on December 4, 1937 in Benton, and he preceded her in death on January 26, 1969. Mrs. Taylor was saved at Hazel Dell Free WIll Baptist Church in 1955. She was a member of the Benton First Free Will Baptist Church. Mrs. Taylor is survived by...

Del-Ray "Moogie" Roach, 57, of Carterville passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at his home. He was born in Carbondale, IL on December 18, 1961, the son of Delmar & Barbara Sue (Price) Roach. He married Lisa L. (Dunford) on August 14, 1999. Mr. Roach is survived by his: Wife: Lisa Roach of Carterville Father: Delmar Roach of Greenville, NC 3 Brothers: Ronald Roach of Carterville Tyrone Roach of Evansville, IN Anthony Roach of Carterville Sister: Cindy Wright of...