All Obituaries

Agnes Charlene Freeman Semeneck, 81, of Benton passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 in Benton. Agnes was born in Benton, IL on November 12, 1939 the daughter of Charlie & Agnes (Russell) Freeman. Mrs. Semeneck was an LPN working in the Medical Profession for 50 years until failing health. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by her: 3 Sons: Mark Semeneck & wife Joy of Atlanta, GA Christopher Semeneck of Fox Lake, IL Alan Semeneck & wife Dorothy of...

Rev. Glen Allen Smith, 89, of Benton "Went Home to be with the Lord" on Tuesday evening, October 12, 2021. He was born in Thompsonville, IL on August 26, 1932, the son of Allen Ray & Essie (Carlile) Smith. He married Phyllis June (Davis) on Sunday April 13, 1952 at Glen's mom and dad's house in Benton, IL. Glen served in the US Army during the Korean War. He served at Camp Atterbury, then at Fort Riley, KS and was discharged in 1954 while at Fort Carson, CO. Glen was...

Dr. Billy G. Dixon - Educator – Benton, IL 10/25/35 - 10/4/21 Dr. Billy G. Dixon passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, with his wife and children at his side. He was a proud “Pop” of three and Great GrandPop of one. He was also owner and father to his favorite “son”, BJ. Dr. Dixon graduated with four degrees in the fields of math and education. The final degree earned was a doctorate in 1967 from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. He then worked for...

Julia Irene (Odom) Whittington, 86, of Marion and formerly of Whittington, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Integrity Healthcare of Carbondale. Irene was born in Benton, IL on August 31, 1935, the daughter of Paul and Julia (Beaty) Odom.  She married her high school sweetheart, Noel K Whittington, on December 12, 1952. He preceded her in death on September 19, 2007.  Prior to a prolonged illness, Irene attended First Freewill Baptist Church in Ina. She was proud to have...

Loretta (Mazie) J. Walker passed away on September 13, 2021. She was born in Murphysboro, IL on October 19, 1926 to Charles Maes & Lena Maes. Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by her husband Leroy Walker, 3 Brothers: Charles, Navarre & Bob Boudet and 1 sister: Alberta Boudet. Mrs. Walker is survived by: 2 nephews: Albert & Bill Boudet of Murphysboro and 2 nieces: Rita Boudet of Salem, IL & Sue Hamm of O'Fallon, IL. Loretta enjoyed playing cards & fishing. She was a...

Bill D. Martin, age 72, went home to be with his Lord, Jesus, on September 5, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital with his family by his side. He was born July 21, 1949 to Carl and Alberta (Bond) Martin. He was a devoted husband of Pamela Crisp Martin and she survives. Bill was a loving father and grandfather of Mariah Hayes, son-in-law Dale Hayes, granddaughter Maddie Hayes and grandson Cade Hayes. He is also survived by his older brother, Bob (Linda) Martin of Benton and younger brother,...

David Sidney Clayton, 61, of Whittington passed away at 4:01 a.m. on Wednesday morning August 25, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon.  David was born in Benton, IL on March 10, 1960, the son of Herman Sydney & Shirley Marie (Lampley) Clayton. He married Michelle "Shelly" Cockrum on August 13, 2001. Mr. Clayton worked as a mechanic since high school. He worked for Rose's Phillips 66 Gas Station. He worked for Western Auto for 18 years. He then worked for...

Maxine Page, 88, of Benton passed away Tuesday morning August 24, 2021. She was born in Ewing, IL on March 20, 1933 the daughter of Ransom & Golda Fern (Gray) Hewlett. She married Billy Gene Page on December 16, 1950, and he preceded her in death on November 2, 1996. Mrs. Page formerly attended the Webbs Prairie Free Will Baptist Church. Maxine is survived by her: Daughter: Linda Volz & husband Steve of Benton Son: Gary Page & wife Becky of Macedonia 3 Grandchildren: Stacey...

Joann Sue Richardson age 91 of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Sunrise of Buckhead in Atlanta. Joann was born in Benton, Illinois on October 10, 1929 the daughter of the late Carl Smothers and Lillian Pilson Smothers. She was an educator and taught at Barton Elementary school in Lantana, Florida. Joann had a great love of music and played the piano at her church. She was also a Christian. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Debra Richardson and...

CAROLYN CONNER, 74, of Benton passed away Saturday afternoon August 7, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 7, 1947, the daughter of James & Mary (Hamilton) Dunn. Carolyn is survived by her: Daughter: Linda Smith of Benton Grandson: Kleighton Smith of Marion Granddaughter: Kloey Smith & Mark Ragsdale of Christopher Great-Grandson: Theodore 2 Brothers: Glen Dunn & wife Betty of West...