All Obituaries

Jane M. (Vaughn) Baine, 70, of Sesser and formerly of Aurora passed away Sunday night, December 9, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Baine was born in Aurora on January 30, 1948, the daughter of John Pierce & Alverda (Johnson) Vaughn.  Mrs. Baine was a member of Rescue Free Will Baptist Church in Whittington. She loved to make jewelry, and paint pictures. Her grandkids were her life. She is survived by her: Husband: John T. Baine II of Sesser Daughter: Sara Montgomery...

Marilyn Bradley, 75, of Benton passed away Sunday evening, December 9, 2018 at her home. She was born in Logan, IL on July 19, 1943, the daughter of Roy Allen & Nina Lorene (Hubbs) Spain. Marilyn is survived by her: 3 Sons: Steven Webb Sr. & wife Tammy of Christopher Scott Webb & wife Dee Ann of Mulkeytown Shawn D. Webb Sr. of Benton 5 Grandchildren 6 Great-Grandchildren 1 Sister: Carolyn Roach of Thompsonville 1 Brother: Dale Spain & wife Dorothy of Chillicothe Mrs. Bradley...

Kenneth Camden, 59, of Benton passed away Saturday morning, November 24, 2018 at home. He was born in San Diego, CA on June 16, 1959, the son of Irvin A & Dorothy J. (Buckner) Camden. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Benton. Mr. Camden is survived by his: Mother: Dorothy J. Camden of Benton Brother: Barry Camden & wife Thea of Dahlgren Sister-in-law: Debra Camden of Benton Several Nieces & Nephews Mr. Camden was preceded in death by his Father, Wife-Lynette Camden...

Doris M. Choisser, 91, of Benton passed away Friday morning, November 23, 2018 in Benton. She was born in Benton, IL on February 3, 1927, the daughter of Frank Edward & Gladys Marie (Williams) Seibert. She married Harry Myron "Sparky" Choisser on October 13, 1945 in Marion, IL, and he preceded her in death on January 16, 2009. Mrs. Choisser was a member of the North Benton Baptist Church. She first placed her faith in Jesus Christ in March of 1955 when she asked Him to...

Heaven gained an Angel on Sunday evening, November 18, 2018 when Mary Ruth Cook, 81, of Ewing passed away at Helia HealthCare in Benton. She was born in Jefferson County, IL on February 4, 1937, the daughter of Edgar & Fern (Fields) Holman. She married Gary Cook on November 25, 1995. Mrs. Cook was a Charter Member of the Benton First Free Will Baptist Church. She was "Mema" to her grandkids who were her life. She loved and supported them in everything they did and will...

Jeanne M. Allen 88, of Benton passed away Saturday morning, November 17, 2018 in Benton. She was born in Benton, IL on April 4, 1930, the daughter of Joe & Sadie (Trifany) Smith. Mrs. Allen was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Benton. She was retired from GTE, and was an excellent seamstress, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Allen was also a member of the Benton Boccie Ball Club. Mrs. Allen is survived by her: Husband: Ervin L. Allen of Benton by a...

James M. Vise, 92, of Benton passed away Thursday afternoon, November 15, 2018 in Benton. He was born in Macedonia, IL on June 17, 1926, the son of Evan H. & Goldie (Moore) Vise. He married Clara Lu (Keener) on July 24, 1955 at the First Christian Church in Benton. Mr. Vise served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Benton. Mr. Vise is survived by his: Wife: Clara Lu Vise of Benton 2 Daughters: Linda Maddox & husband Keith of...

Larry B. Townley, 59, of Thompsonville passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Larry was born in Chicago, IL on November 13, 1959, the son of Jack L. & Helen (Adams) Townley. He married Deloris Beyreis on July 16, 2017 and she survives. Mr. Townley served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 20 Years retiring in 2000. He served as Federal Agent U.S. Border Patrol. He taught EMT courses. He liked woodworking. He enjoyed feeding the birds. Mr. Townley...

Jack W. Davis, 66, of Benton passed away Monday afternoon, November 5, 2018 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born in Christopher, IL on September 14, 1952, the son of Robert & Rosie (Gostowski) Davis. Mr. Davis worked at Taylor Motors for several years, then for Redi-Mix for several years. He was a member of the Benton Eagles & Boccie Ball Club. Mr. Davis is survived by his: one Son Brother: Robert (Bob) Davis of Texas Special Friend: Carol Scott of...

Peggy Lou McCann, 87, of Carthage, MO and a former resident of Ewing, IL died Monday morning, September 17, 2018 in Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO. She was born in Jefferson County, near Belle Rive, IL on July 10, 1931, the daughter of Loria & Pearl (Monday) Whittington. She married Junior Ray McCann on March 17, 1951, at the First Baptist Church in Ewing, IL. He preceded her in death on May 23, 1983. Surviving are: Daughter: Susan Pearce & husband Billy Joe of Carthage, MO Son:...