All Obituaries

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...

Afton Aleta (Cockrum) Lampley, 92, of Benton, died Sunday, January 12, 2020, at the Mt. Vernon Health Care Center. She was born February 1, 1927 in Franklin County Illinois, the daughter of Lemuel Franklin and Bertha Leona (Rich) Cockrum. Afton was much beloved by her family and friends. She spent many years as a nurse at Franklin County Hospital and is remembered as a kind and caring individual. She will be missed but never forgotten. Afton was preceded in death by her very good friend...

Melody Mincheff Sparta - Melody Diann (Picantine) Mincheff passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020. Private graveside services will be held Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser, IL with Morton Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, IL providing arrangements and Pastor Tim Gregory officiating. Melody was born October 9,1960 in Christopher IL to Lego and Dixie Lee Picantine. She married Chris Mincheff on July, 23, 1989. Survivors include her husband, Chris...

Dorothy Siddens 80, of Cape Girardeau, Mo passed away Friday December 20th 2019 She was born in Logan, Illinois August 14 1939 to Johnny and Ethel Smothers and had 1 sister Phyllis L McPherson. All preceded her in death.  Dorothy is survived and celebrated by Son Paul Filinovich, wife Connie of Conway, South Carolina Son Stanley Wicks, wife Debbie of Cape Girardeau, Missouri Daughter Lisa Lambert 5 grandaughters 3 great grandchildren Visitation will be after 11:00 a.m. Monday January...

Albert Henry Vanhorn, 89, of Greenfield, IN and a former Marion, IL resident passed away Sunday evening, January 5, 2020 in Greenfield, IN. He was born in Whittington, IL on January 31, 1930, the son of Everett H. & Evva (Mooneyham) Vanhorn. He married Billie (Wallace) on March 8, 1947 in Morganfield, KY and she preceded him in death on September 28, 2010. Mr. Vanhorn served as Postmaster in Marion, retiring in October of 1987. He worked for the Postal Department for 35 years, working...

James (Jim) Edward Kinsman, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2020.  Jim was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Frankfort.  He was a former member of Westview Baptist in Belleville for 24 years and served as a Chairman of Administrative Committee and Church Treasurer.   Jim also had a love for golf, sharing lots of games, scrambles and tournaments over 60 years with his many friends, family and business associates. He even landed a hole...

Lana Galloway Grimes, 47, of Benton passed away on January 7, 2020 at her home. She was born in Benton, IL on July 11, 1972, the daughter of Louis & Elaine (Burgess) Galloway. She married Burt Grimes on March 11, 1991. Mrs. Grimes worked as a CNA. Mrs. Grimes is survived by her: Husband: Burt Grimes of Benton Daughter: Larissa Grimes of Irvington Son: Avery Grimes of Benton Daughter: Lacy Salzgiver of Benton Son: Burton Grimes of Sesser 11 Grandchildren Mother: Elaine Groves of...

RUTH ANN (HURST) ATKINS, 86, lifetime resident of Benton, passed away Jan. 1, 2020, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born in Rend City on March 10, 1933, to Grover Cleveland Galloway and Goldie (Reed) Galloway. Upon their passing, she was adopted by John & Mary (Mueller) Hurst. She married Donald Atkins of Waltonville on July 2, 1954 at the Hurst homeplace in Benton. Mrs. Atkins never lost her quick wit or sense of humor and will be remembered for her sweet...

NOBLE M. KINKADE, 93, of Benton passed away Sunday afternoon, Dec. 29, 2019 at his home. He was born in Christopher on March 24, 1926, the son of Charles Leland & Bertha Mae (Smith) Kinkade. On June 1948 in Benton, IL he married Mary Jane (Simpson), and she survives. Mr. Kinkade was a World War II Navy Veteran. He was Past President of the I.B.E.W. Local 702, and retired in 1986 from CIPS as the Chief Load Dispatcher.  Mr. Kinkade , along with his wife was one of the founding...