All Obituaries

DOROTHY VIRGINIA COCKRUM, 86, of Benton passed away Saturday afternoon Dec. 3, 2022 in Benton. She was born in Benton, IL on April 5, 1936, the daughter of William G. and Birdie Lee (Roberts) Smith. She worked out of the Laborers Local #529, which is now Local #773 for many years on numerous construction jobs. She was a lifetime member and the oldest member of the Benton Eagles. Dorothy is survived by her: 3 Daughters: Sheila Taylor, Tina Horn and Gina Renee Lane & husband Roger 7...

Gladys Eulene (Green) Wright, age 80 October 27, 1942 - November 29, 2022 Loving wife, mother, sister, Granny, and friend peacefully passed away at home after a long battle with cancer. She was born to Lester and Dora (Creech) Green in Blair, KY. She married James Wright on July 26, 1960 and shared 62 wonderful years of marriage. Eulene loved all of God's creation including the company of friends, being outside, and tending many gardens. She enjoyed being with her grandkids and...

Larry G. Frost, 80, of Benton, IL passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the Franklin Hospital. Larry worked in the Coal Mines for 23 years until retirement. Larry was an Army Veteran and was in the National Guard. Larry was a high school graduate and attended some classes at Rend Lake College. Larry loved to fish and work in the garden. Mr. Frost is survived by one son, Larry W. Frost of Florida and one daughter, Gayla B. Burnett of Texas and four grandchildren Aliah Thomas of...

Ethel Carmen (Smith) Browning, age 86, July 16, 1936 – November 17, 2022.  Loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend peacefully passed away at 9:50 PM in Deaconess Midtown Hospital of Evansville, Indiana.  She was born to Fred and Ethel (Morgan) Smith, Benton, IL.  She was raised by her grandmother, Pairnasy Missouri (McCurry) Morgan. She married Barney Kirby Browning on June 18, 1960, and they shared 62 wonderful years of marriage. He preceded her in...

GORDON L. “CHUNK” RICE, 79, of West City, passed away Friday morning, October 28, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Benton, IL on April 25, 1943, the son of William Laverne “Honey” and Lola Pearl (Rone) Rice. He married Teri (Burwell) in 1995. Mr. Rice was a retired Coal Miner and a UMWA member, he was an avid Cardinals fan, a lifetime member of the Boneyard Bocce Club, and a former member of the Benton Elks.  He was very dedicated to...

MARK EDWARD TUCKER, 58, of Zeigler passed away Sunday morning, October 30, 2022 at SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. He was born in California on June 8, 1964, the son of George Edward Tucker Sr. and Betty (Winemiller) Tucker. Mark worked in Construction. He is survived by his: Children: Chastity Harnge, Tasha Tucker, Abby Tucker and Marshall Tucker Siblings: Larry Tucker, Lisa Gulley, Tammy Prosise, Lora Tucker, Wayne Tucker and Kyle Tucker 7 Grandkids and Several Nieces and...

  It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence L. Zicker (91) Benton, Illinois. Lawrence, a military veteran, was born in Benton and graduated from Benton High School.  He spent his career in trucking and served on the Executive Board of Teamsters Local 347. His first job was with Newhouse Lumber in Benton.  He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.  He was the most senior member of the Bone Yard Bocce Club. ...

Kirby Browning, age 90, September 10, 1932 – October 10, 2022. Loving husband, father, brother, and friend peacefully passed away at 1:30 PM in Deaconess Midtown Hospital of Evansville, Indiana. He was born to Barney C. and Maude L. (Kearney) Browning in West City, IL. He married Carmen (Smith) Browning on June 18, 1960, and they shared 62 wonderful years of marriage. Kirby was the third of eight children born to his parents. They lived in “Bug Tussle”, an area...

Rebecca Frances Jones, age 68, passed away peacefully, on August 23, 2022, of natural causes. She had been hospitalized in Canandaigua for nearly one month.      Becky was born in Fort Madison, Iowa in 1953, and moved to Springfield, Illinois, and later Barrington, RI, with her family. She was active in athletics, ranked as the top sprinter in an all-city school meet, and participated in cheerleading throughout high school. A popular student, she also enjoyed performing in...

JERRY EDWARD McCANN, 78, of Benton passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at his home. He was born in Jefferson County, IL on February 23, 1944, the son of Homer Russell & Alma Iva (Johnson) McCann. He married Mary Ann Hughes on February 8, 1964. Mr. McCann was a 50 year member of the Benton American Legion and Benton Elks, he was a 49 year member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of the Benton Eagles, and the Bocce Ball Club of Benton. Mr. McCann worked for 58 years as a HVAC contractor...