All Obituaries

Virginia Harris, 88, of Benton passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Helia HealthCare in Benton. She was born in Benton, IL on January 5, 1930, the daughter of Ed & Sara (Sadler) Gibbs. She was married to Darrell Harris, he preceded her in death in 1979. Mrs. Harris is survived by her: Grandson: Jamey Tennyson of Carrollton, TX Great-Grandchildren: Jonathan Tennyson & Autumn Boyd Daughter-in-law: Sandy Tennyson of Sesser Mrs....

Stella A. Starkie, 89, of Benton passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 at the Herrin Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 6th at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Benton. Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, IL.

Carolyn Lynch, 75, of Ewing passed away Friday morning, June 1, 2018 at The Franklin Hospital in Benton. She was born in Chicago Heights, IL on March 4, 1943, the daughter of Gale & Hazel (Parrish) Sneed. She married Ronald Lynch on August 16, 1962, and he preceded her in death on February 11, 2018. Mrs. Lynch was a member of the Whittington Baptist Church. Mrs. Lynch is survived by her: 2 Sons:  Dan Lynch & wife Susan of Benton...

ETHEL ANNE WOODS, 77, of Benton passed away in the family home, Thursday afternoon, May 31, 2018 with her daughters at her bedside. She was born in St. Louis, MO on May 16, 1941 the daughter of Oliver T. & Helen Anna Casey. Mrs. Woods was an excellent seamstress and a fantastic cook. Her family was very proud of her talents. She was involved in Girl Scouts, PTA, and Pyramid Players. Ethel married Gordon A. Woods on June 2, 1958 in Corinth, MS, and he preceded...

Kathy Jo Tucker, 32, of Zeigler passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at the Herrin Hospital. She was born on April 10, 1986. Kathy is survived by her: Parents: George & Betty Tucker of Zeigler Daughter: Hannah Mae Tucker of Zeigler Son: Cordell Shawn Thucker of Zeigler Siblings: Mark Tucker of Zeigler Tammy Prosise & husband Scott of Zeigler George Tucker of Zeigler Lora Tucker & Dolph VanHoorebeke of Buckner...

LaVera L. Spilman, 62, of Benton passed away May 20, 2018 at her home. She was born in Christopher, IL on July 9, 1955, the daughter of John & Pauline (Piazza) Spilman.  She worked for as a Registered Nurse at Heartland Regional Medical Center until failing health. LaVera is survived by her: 2 Sons: Damian Dawson & wife Kelly of Benton Derek Dawson of Benton 4 Grand children: Mayci Cameron Makenzie...

Marilyn Jane Brookins, 77, of Whittington passed away Friday morning May 18, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. She was born in Benton, IL on October 12, 1940, the daughter of Vernon & Mary (Williams) Rose. She married Elmer M. Brookins on November 30, 1958 and he survives. Mrs. Brookins was a faithful member of Immanuel Baptist Church, her passion was assisting others trough Immanuel Helping Hands Ministry. She was co-owner Brookins Donut Shop in Charleston, IL. She...

Patty Sue (Winemiller) Hastings, 79, of Creve Coeur, MO and a former Cape Girardeau resident passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in Creve Coeur, MO. She was born in Whittington, IL on May 25, 1938, the daughter of Richard & Louise (Clinton) Winemiller. Patty married Warren Steven Hastings on August 29, 1959 and he preceded her in death on August 21, 1996. She went to SIU-Carbondale, was awarded a scholarship and received her Bachelors Degree and...

Laura M. Armstrong, 94, of Benton passed away Sunday morning, April 29, 2018 at the Helia HealthCare in Benton. She was born in Buckner, IL on March 30, 1924, the daughter of Josias & Sophia (Beck) Oyston. She married William J. Armstrong, Jr. on March 29, 1942, and he preceded her in death on December 30, 1998. Mrs. Armstrong is survived by her: Son: William J. Armstrong & wife Brenda of Benton Grandson: William J. Armstrong, Jr. &...

Stanley Taylor, 97, of Ewing passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the Franklin Hospital in Benton. He was born in Whittington, IL on June 18, 1920, the son of Denzil & Velva (Spencer) Taylor. He married Dorris (Bullard), and she preceded him in death on November 30, 2006. Mr. Taylor was a longtime member of the Williams Chapel Church. He is survived by:                ...