All Obituaries

Keith Absher, 71, of Benton passed away Saturday morning February 9, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Logan, IL on April 1, 1947, the son of Troy & Dorothy Aline (Kirkman) Absher. He married Diane Cameron on February 20, 1970 in Benton and she survives.  Mr. Absher is survived by his: Wife: Diane Absher of Benton 3 Children: Karen Lynn Byrd & husband Keith of Biloxi, MS Tammy Sue Overton of Benton Wendy Marie Gose & husband Charles of St. Louis,...

Janet Marie Parker, 74, of Logan passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 17, 1944, the daughter of Adam James & Pearl (Abbott) Schelsky. Mrs. Parker was a Home Health Care Provider. She enjoyed taking care of the elderly & children. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband-Jesse Parker, Son-Kenny Parker and Daughter-in-law Angie, by 1 Daughter-Sandy and by a very special Niece Donna Johnson and by a Sister-Edith Baumhardt. Mrs....

Marilynn Kaye Phillips, 83, passed away February 8th at Helia Healthcare, in Benton, Illinois. She was born on Christmas Day, 1935 in Centralia, Illinois to Ross and Lois Wimberly, of Dix, Illinois. She graduated from Centralia High School, in 1953. Marilynn married Bennie Campbell in 1954, and they had three children, Randy, Ricky and Christy Campbell. They divorced in 1968. Marilynn married Bob Garren in 1969, and they had one child, Joni Garren. After the death of her husband Bob, in...

Shirley M. Clayton, 82, of Benton passed away Sunday morning, February 3, 2019 at her home. She was born in Benton, IL on November 22, 1936, the daughter of Alvis & Fay (Walker) Lampley. She worked at Turco for 10 years, and also garment factories in Benton & Du Quoin. Mrs. Clayton is survived by her: 4 Sons: Jerry Clayton Sr. & wife Carla of Helena, MT David Clayton & wife Michelle "Shelly" of Whittington Marvin Clayton of Larwenceville, GA Jason Clayton of...

Estelee Kearney, 89, of Macedonia passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at her home. She was born in Franklin County, IL on June 10, 1929, the daughter of Clarence & Mildred (Smith) Odom. On April 5, 1947 she married James WIlliam Kearney and he preceded her in death on September 23, 2003. Mrs. Kearney was a longtime member of the Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. She loved the Lord. She loved Farming, was an excellent seamstress & cook and especially loved her grandchildren. She...

Linda Joyce Grayson, 73, of Benton passed away on January 28, 2019 at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Linda was born in West Frankfort, IL on December 7, 1945 the daughter of Clyde William & Ada Mae (Beaty) Darr. Mrs. Grayson is survived by her: 1 Son: Randy Galloway of Benton Several Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren 1 Brother: Larry Darr & wife Carolyn of Benton It was Linda's wishes to be cremated and No Services will be held.  

John Allen Wiggins, 68, of Benton passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital is St. Louis. He was born in Benton, IL on June 21, 1950, the son of Robert & Ramona June(Wells) Wiggins. Mr. Wiggins is survived by his: 3 Brothers: Robert  Jack Danny Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 25th at the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. There will be No Visitation. Those attending the service are requested to meet at the...

Jane Spencer, 86, of Whittington passed away Monday morning, January 21, 2019 at her home. She was born in Whittington on November 8, 1932 the daughter of Raymond & Vaneta (Winemiller) House. She married Howard Spencer on January 17, 1953 and he passed away on March 20, 2006. Mrs. Spencer is survived by her: 3 Sons & 2 Daughters: Cindy Britton & husband Danny of Whittington Ron Spencer & wife Chris of Collinsville Rayme Spencer & wife Blanca of Chicago Heights Tammy...

PAUL AUSTIN, 85, of Benton passed away Friday morning, Jan. 11, 2019 at his son’s home in Arizona. He was born on Feb. 14, 1933 in Zalma, MO, the son of Earl & Edith Austin. He married Doris June (Neal) on April 11, 1953, and she preceded him in death on March 28, 2017. Mr. Austin was a Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton, where he served for many years as a Deacon. He was a faithful servant of The LORD. Mr. Austin enjoyed...

LINDA L. WILCOX, 75, of Benton passed away Monday morning, Jan. 14, 2019 in Benton. Linda was born on Sept. 17, 1943 in Benton, the daughter of Herman Lee & Dora Lucille (Hatchett) Dorris. She married Ferdie Wilcox on June 4, 1978, and he preceded her in death on April 13, 2008. Linda loved her family and especially treasured time spent with her grandchildren.  She was an avid animal lover, a great cook, and enjoyed crafts, her flowers and baking cakes.  Linda had a creative...