All Obituaries

Carol Parkin Bullington departed this life and entered eternal life with Christ at the age of 74 on August 8, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. Carol was born August 7, 1944 in Chapel Hill, VA to parents William and Jeannette Olson. She married Charles Sam Bullington on May 7, 1966 and they have resided in Benton, IL for the last 49 years. She worked as a CNA for 20 years and a Pharmacy Technician for 20 years while in Benton. She attended and worshipped at the Abundant Life Apostolicf...

Ernest Wayne Upchurch, 80, passed away on January 22, 2018 at his daughter's home in Downers Grove, Illinois, where he had been living the last three years. Ernest was born May 13, 1937 in Franklin County, Illinois, the son of Charles Omer & Ila (Spencer) Upchurch. He is survived by his only child, daughter Donna Kaye (Todd) Chapin; grandchildren, Ethan Chapin and Kyle Chapin; and sister, Ruth Ila Morgan. Family and friends are invited to attend the graveside service at Shiloh...

Eva M. (Gray) Fred, 78, of Benton passed away in paece Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at the Herrin Hospital with both of her daughters by her side holding both of her hands.  Eva was born on December 19, 1939 in Whittington, IL the daughter of Hamilton (Hammy) & Gertrude (Flach) Gray.  She worked as an LPN for over 50 years working at Franklin Hospital, several area nursing homes and 20 years at Big Muddy Correctional Center. She was a lifelong Cardinals Fan. Eva is survived by...

Patricia Ann Akins passed away at her home in Benton, Illinois on July 17, 2018.  Pat was born in Peoria, Illinois to Charles E. and Edna (Avery) Johnson.  As a young girl, she loved playing semi-pro softball, running fast, and eating Fannie May chocolates.  Though almost always the youngest in her circle, she never knew it and always felt like one of the biggest kids (if not the biggest one).  She first saw Arthur E. Akins, her husband of 57 years, driving by in a...

She was on August 4, 1934, the daughter of Robert & Alma (Bradley) Melvin. She was married to John Robert Mocaby, Sr. on September 30, 1951 and he died on February 23, 2014. She worked for several years as a Caregiver. Everyone that she took care of loved her. She is survived by her: 4 Children: John Mocaby, Jr. & wife Mary of Logan Janet Brannan of Logan Joy Smith & husband Tom of Logan Robin Mocaby of Logan 16 Grandchildren 22 Great-Grandchildren 5 Siblings: Helen Rose...

Arthur Carl (Dobb) Dobrzynski died on 13 July 2018, at St Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital, of cardiac complications. Arthur was born 24 November, 1943, in Detroit Michigan and moved to Benton at the age of four. He graduated from BCHS. After serving in the US Army for two years, he returned to Benton and joined the Benton Police Department. On18 April, 1970, he married Patricia J, Laraway: the couple had recently celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary. In 1997, Arthur retired from...

Kenneth E. Browning, 95, of Benton passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 at his home in McLeansboro. Kenneth was born in Franklin County, IL on October 24, 1922, the son of William & Grace (Burns) Browning. He married Virginia F. Lipe on December 25, 1942, and she survives. Mr. Browning served in the Army Air Forces during World War II. He worked for Bonifield Bros & was a Coal Miner. He always went back to what he enjoyed, Farming. In later years he enjoyed working as a Handyman....

Curtis E. Smith, 56, of Benton passed away Sunday night, June 24, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Benton, IL on June 2, 1962, the son of James & Virginia (Fowler) Smith. He married Linda (Erwin) on May 25, 1985 in Benton. Curtis was a Correctional Officer at Big Muddy Correctional Center. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf and spending time with his grandson. Curtis's true passion was coaching basketball and he loved teaching the game, but more than that...

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. Harris was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband,...

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.