All Obituaries

Gary Wayne Kearney, 70, of Benton passed away Monday night January 18, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Kearney was born in McLeansboro, IL on April 30, 1950, the son of James William & Estelee (Odom) Kearney. Gary married Marilyn (Pope) on January 1, 2002 and she survives. Mr. Kearney was a retired farmer and loved his quail hunting preserve business which he operated in Macedonia for 10 years. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Macedonia. Mr. Kearney...

GEORGE EARL MARTIN, 81,  of Marion “Went home to be with his Lord” Thursday morning, January 14, 2021 from his home with his wife of 51 years at his side and his dog, Noah. He was born in Benton, IL on January 12, 1940, the son of Leon & Betty (Glover) Martin. He married Carol Jean (Adams) on Feb. 15, 1969. Mr. Martin was a Cardinals fan, and enjoyed golfing.  He loved his family & especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Martin was a...

Kevin Wayne Overturf, 52 of Arlington, TN passed away on Monday January 11, 2021 at Germantown Methodist Hospital in Germantown, TN. Mr. Overturf was born in Chicago, IL on May 26, 1968, the son of Archie Lee & Johnnie Elaine (Barnes) Overturf. Mr. Overturf was a Plumber. He is survived by his: Mother: Johnnie Overturf of Arlington, TN 2 Sons: Shane Overturf & wife Felicity of Somerville, TN Kasey Overturf & wife Kristy of Atoka, TN 5 Grandchildren: Landon, Lee, Cody, Kaiden,...

BARBARA ANN VOLKMAN, 52, of Logan passed away Tuesday evening, January 5, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. She was born in Corpus Christi, TX on July 30, 1968, the daughter of Paul Ronald & Margey (Rice) Carr. She loved motorcycles & cars, and enjoyed playing pool. If you needed something, she was always there for anyone. Barbara is survived by her: Mother: Margey Carr of Logan 2 Sisters: Connie Darr of Whittington Linda Whitlow & fiancé Ed Morris of West...

Maxine Marie Denham, 85, of McLeansboro formerly of Ewing passed away Saturday morning January 2, 2021 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was born in Waltonville, IL on July 4, 1935, the daughter of George Washington & Carrie Lucille (Hodge) Fagan. She married Ted Denham on February 5, 1956 in Corinth, MS and he preceded her in death on July 19, 2014. Maxine was a devout Christian and a faithful member & pianist at Frisco Missionary Baptist Church. She was a...

MARTHA JANE SWEET, 84, of Benton passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Herrin Hospital. She was born in Franklin County, IL on Feb. 29, 1936, the daughter of Charlie & Dealie (Davis) Fitzpatrick. She married John William Sweet Sr. on April 7, 1957, and he preceded her in death on May 20, 2004. Mrs. Sweet is survived by her: Daughter: Marti Willis & husband Jim of Benton Son: John William Sweet Jr. & wife Jo of Christopher 6 Grandchildren: Sean Eubanks &...

CHARLES RICHARD WEBSTER, 76, of Benton passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at the Stonebridge Nursing & Rehab in Benton. He was born in Colorado Springs, CO on March 15, 1944, the son of Byford & Marjorie (Cook) Webster. He married Sondra (Powell) on August 9, 1963 at the Herrin First Methodist Church. Mr. Webster was Co-Owner of Flowers by Dave in Benton.  He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Benton, and had served for years at the church in numerous...

Mark Alan Sneed, 58, of Ewing passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. Mark was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on September 17, 1962, the son of William Garold & Lena Mae (Neal) Sneed. Mark was one of the first to be inducted in the Show Times Hall of Fame. Mr. Sneed is survived by: 1 Brother: Dennis Sneed & wife Delenise of Ewing 2 Nieces: Jennifer Abbott & Dan Estep Jamie Mosley & Cary 4 Great-Nieces & Nephews: Taylor...

Richard E. Herrin was born in West Liberty, IL to Florence Ellen (Heckler) and Homer Ralph Herrin on April 6, 1933.  Being the son of a Methodist minister, Rich’s family lived in a number of small towns in southeastern Illinois, Flat Rock, Friendsville, Cisne, and Bridgeport.  Rich had one sibling, his beloved big brother, Ron, whom he idolized and adored.  They grew up in a home whose activities mostly involved church and basketball.  Besides their families,...

Robert Charles Winemiller, 63, of Benton passed away Saturday evening December 19, 2020 at the Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. He was born in Benton, IL on February 9, 1957 the son of Bob Roe & Sarah (Pristia) Winemiller. Robert married Vicki (Cremeens) Winemiller on February 19, 1974 and she survives. He was a great husband & father. He loved being outdoors, he was a hardworker. He would help anyone, he was a loving & caring man. He loved fishing and antiques....