All Obituaries

Kathryn L. Wilson, 91, of Benton passed away Monday morning, September 18, 2023 at Helia HealthCare in Benton. She was born in Benton, IL on January 29, 1932 the daughter of Everett & Belvia (Overturf) Marvel. She married Bob Wilson on July 3, 1948 and he preceded her in death on December 5, 1997. Mrs. Wilson was of the Assembly of God Faith. Mrs. WIlson is survived by her: 2 Daughters:  Karen Dancer of Haleyville, AL Linda Hiney & husband Randall of Haleyville, AL 7...

Deloris Mae Burgess, 85, of Benton passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at her home. She was born in Ewing, IL on May 10, 1938, the daughter of Ralph & Edith Louise (McAllister) Upchurch. Mrs. Burgess is survived by her: 3 Children: Debra Barnes & husband Lonnie of Marion Marilyn Pridgen of Florida Marvin Dewar of DuQuoin & fiancée Brenda Burke  5 Grandchildren: Angie Irvin Larry Burns Symone Pirdgen Symantha Knight Zachary Dewar 7 Great-Grandchildren: Jayda...

Donald Ray Britton, supported and surrounded by his loving family, passed away in Evansville, Indiana, on September 2, 2023. Don was born on August 8, 1943, to Carl and Freeda Britton in Evansville, Indiana. He married his beloved, Janice Chastain, on February 10, 1968. Don grew up in Effingham, Illinois, and graduated from Effingham High School in 1961. He then attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, where he graduated with a degree in Finance in 1965. He enlisted...

Ralph E. Gulley, 85, of Benton passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. He was born in Benton, IL on February 12, 1938, the son of Fred & Lossie (Hutchcraft) Gulley. Mr. Gulley married Stella Mae Hall on July 1, 1960 in Benton, IL and she survives. Mr. Gulley worked for Sherwin-Williams and he retired from U. S. Can Company. Mr. Gulley loved to hunt & fish. Mr. Gulley is survived by his: Wife: Stella Gulley of Benton Daughter: Robyn Vinson &...

Mary K. Nix – Obituary Mary Katherine (Lintner) Nix, age 80, passed away at her residence in Savoy, Illinois on August 29, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1943 in West Frankfort to Charles and Joan Louise (Cunningham) Lintner. She married Maurice Eric “Ricky” Nix on July 3, 1965 and he preceded her in death on November 26, 2017. She is survived by daughter Rebecca Nix and her husband Frank Colacicco of Champaign; sisters-in-law Sandy Lintner, Karen Galbraith, and Maureen...

Tom McClearin age 84 passed away at home surrounded by his family, after battling a short illness. Tom was born on April 14, 1939 to Cyrus & Francis (Runnels) McClearin in Benton, IL. He married Janet Carter who has passed away. To this marriage they had one son: Scott McClearin. In 2006 Tom married Donna Fitzpatrick. They had almost 18 years of a happy loving marriage. Tom showed daily his love for Donna and could always put a smile on her face. In his early 20's Tom joined the...

Edna Sandusky, 86, of Benton passed away Thursday Afternoon August 24, 2023 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born in McLeansboro, IL on April 21, 1937 the daughter of of Kern & Leda (Hungate) Steinsultz.  Mrs. Sandusky loved her kids, grandkids and her Faith Baptist Church Family. She was always sending cards to her kids and grandkids. She enjoyed painting, puzzles and shopping. Mrs. Sandusky is survived by her: 4 Children: Michael Sandusky & wife...

Helen Ruth Sink age 96 of Ewing, IL went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2023 at her daughter's home in Ewing, IL. Ruth was born November 26, 1926 in Belle Rive, IL. She was the daughter of Earl and Wilma Gifford. She married Dwight E. Sink on March 31, 1945 in Mt. Vernon, IL. He preceded her in death August 7, 2002. Surviving are her children Duane (Anne) Sink of Belle Rive, IL, Phyllis (Ron) Gibbs of Ewing, IL and Randy M. Sink of Mt. Vernon, IL, grandchildren Matthew (Christa)...

John Allen Rutherford, 55, of Thompsonville passed away on Friday morning August 4, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL on June 22, 1968, the son of Bill & Jerry (Allsopp) Rutherford. Mr. Rutherford loved to fish & hunt. He is survived by his: 4 Brothers:  Robert Winemiller of Thompsonville Steve Rutherford of Pulaski, TN Mike Rutherford & wife Peggy of Peoria, IL Bill Rutherford of Canton, IL Half-Sisters: Sharon, Margaret, Elizabeth, Linda & Lisa He is also survived by...

Dean Kelley, 88, of Benton passed away Thursday morning, August 10, 2023 at the StoneBridge Nursing & Rehab in Benton. Mr. Kelley was born in Benton, IL on February 17, 1935, the son of Wiley & Annie (Metcalf) Kelley. He married Shirley Ann (Fisher) on August 19, 1955 and she preceded him in death on November 19, 2005. Mr. Kelley was a retired Oil Field Superintendent and was very well known in Kentucky & Illinois. He liked to fish & he loved his family.  Mr. Kelley is...