All Obituaries

ROLAND L. FISHER, 83, of Christopher passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at his home. He was born in Macedonia, IL on Nov. 18, 1935, the son of Ben & Cora (Wiggins) Fisher. He married Betty Jean (Lawson) on July 2, 1959, and she preceded him in death on May 27, 2008. Mr. Fisher served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam from 1955 to 1976, retiring as Master Sgt. Dec 1, 1976. Mr. Fisher was Dietary Foreman for the VA Medical Center in Marion. He loved the Lord, his Church and he was a...

Chris Paul Reed of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Benton, went home to be with the Lord on August 3.  He was born in Eldorado to Fred and Lena (Mosley) Reed on March 21, 1924. He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Britton and husband Larry of Florida, son Gary Reed and wife Debbi of Colorado, grandson Jonathon Stewart and wife Jennifer of Florida, granddaughters Michelle Rogers and husband Curtis of Montana and Amanda Palmer and husband Bill of Texas.  He has seven great...

Arthur H. Neal passed away July 19, 2019 at his home in Benton, Illinois. He was born May 29, 1926 to Earl and Audrey (Stites) Neal. He grew up and graduated from Benton Township High School in 1944. After high school he joined the Navy and was assigned to the Seabees in Guam. Coming home he worked in area coal mines and then owned Neal and Son in Benton for many years. Throughout his time in business, he served on several bank and community boards. He married Fay Cantrell on March 29, 1947...

Roscoe Webb Neal age 97, went home to the Lord July 7th surrounded by his loving family. He was born 3/28/1922 the youngest son of Aaron and Nobia Otterson Neal. He is survived by wife Marjorie Sullivan Neal, daughters Karen (husband Keith) Duckworth, Kathy Essary (fiancé Jim Lambert), Kendra (husband David) Clark and sister Dorothy Biegler. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, Russell, infant...

RUTH J.  HEAD, 92, of Benton passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 3, 2019.  She was born in Hamilton County, IL on May 4, 1927, the daughter of James Earl & Esta Pearline (Foster) Sullivan. She married Samuel Franklin “Frank” Head on Oct. 12, 1949 in Carmi and he preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 2013. Mrs. Head is survived by her: 4 Children: Jim Head & wife Toni of...

Shirley L. Summers, 83, of Troy Grove, IL passed away Friday morning, June 28, 2019. She was born in West Frankfort, IL on August 14, 1935, the daughter of Ransom & Fern Hewlett. She married Warren Summers on June 2, 1956, and he preceded her in death on November 7, 1999. Mrs. Summers was a member of the Moose & Elks Lodge. She is survived by her: 5 Children: Diana Summers of Troy Grove, IL Gwen Voss & husband Greg of Lombard Kenneth Summers & wife Marsha of MN Paula...

Jimmie Dale Crawford, 79, of Sesser passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in West Frankfort, IL on January 1, 1940, the son of James & Charity (Culpepper) Crawford. Mr. Crawford married Kathryn Gulley on May 9, 1964 and she survives. Mr. Crawford was a member of the Bear Point Free Will Baptist Church. He was a member of the UMWA. Mr. Crawford served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He is survived...

Pamela Rijeana (Grammer) Hill, 63, of Gosport formerly of Granite City, Illinois, went to sleep with the angels on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Pam was born on November 6, 1955 in Benton, Illinois; she was the daughter of John and Jane Grammer. Pam was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and loved taking care of her family and church family. She was a servant who touched the hearts of everyone. Pam and her husband of 45 years Rev. Donald A. Hill was...

George E. Tucker, Jr. of Zeigler passed away on June 24, 2019. He was born in Benton, IL on September 10, 1970. He is survived by his: Parents: George E. Tucker, Sr. & Betty (Winemiller) Tucker of Zeigler Siblings: Mark Tucker Tammy Prosise Lora Tucker Wayne Tucker Kyle Tucker Mr. Tucker was preceded in death by a Son-Colby Tucker & a Sister-Kathy Jo Tucker.  

Bette Marian Hughes, 87, of Ewing passed away June 5, 2019 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Funeral services will be at 2:30pm on Saturday, June 8th at Morton Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, IL. Visitation will be from 12pm to 2:30pm, with the funeral beginning at 2:30pm. Burial will be at the Thurmond Cemetery, Ewing, IL. A dinner will be hosted at the Rescue Free Will Baptist church, immediately following the burial service. Marian was born on May 30, 1932, the daughter of...