All Obituaries

Norma L. "Susie" Darnell, 69, of Dale passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at her home. She was born on November 5, 1951, the daughter of Roy & Betty Russell. She was married to John Albert Darnell in 1974, and he preceded her in death in April 2017. She was retired from Trelleborg Automotive in Carmi. Mrs. Darnell is survived by her: 4 Children: Larry E. Moles & wife Linda of McLeansboro Bobby Moles of Kentucky Johnny Darnell & wife Jackie of Woodriver Jason Darnell of...

Clara Lu Vise, 88, of Benton passed away Wednesday evening July 21, 2021 at her home. She was born in Benton, IL on November 14, 1932, the daughter of Otis Miles & Lucille (Burkitt) Keener.  She married James M. Vise on July 24, 1955 at the First Christian Church in Benton, and he preceded her in death on November 15, 2018. Mrs. Vise was a beloved Kindergarten Teacher, and a member of the First Christian Church in Benton. Mrs. Vise is survived by her: 2 Daughters: Linda Maddox...

Harold Lee Moore, 94, of Benton passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his home. He was born in Benton, IL on August 26, 1926 the son of Ernest Lewis & Mary Louetta (Webb) Moore. On October 21, 1953 he married Wynona Jeannine Samples and she preceded him in death on December 11, 1980. He then married Helen Partin on September 2, 1988, she also preceded him in death on November 19, 1989. He was a graduate of Benton High School Class of 1944. Mr. Moore was a retired Farmer. Mr. Moore is...

SHIRLEY ROSE WILKERSON, 78, of Johnston City passed away Sunday afternoon, July 18, 2021. She was born in Franklin County, IL on Dec. 26, 1942, the daughter of Raymond and Oveda (Neal) Gulley. She was first married to Jim Hutchens and later married Bobby Wilkerson. Mr. Wilkerson preceded her in death on April 25, 1998. Mrs. Wilkerson was retired as a caseworker for the State of Illinois, and was a member of the North Benton Baptist Church. She liked to travel and visit family. She enjoyed...

Martha Ann (Lenzini) Hobbs of Benton, formerly of Centralia, Illinois passed away Friday July 9, 2021 at Helia Healthcare of Benton.  She was 89 years of age. “Marty” was born on September 15, 1931, the daughter of Alphy and Lorene (Mosley) Lenzini.  She was a graduate of Centralia Township High School in 1949.  On January 20, 1951, she married Robert Edward Hobbs of Centralia and they were married for 48 years. Marty is survived by her daughter, Dana Denise...

Barry Wayne “Cakes” Johns, 73, of Sesser passed away Wednesday morning, July 7, 2021. He was born in Alton, IL on October 7, 1947, the son of Calvin Earl & Helen Naidene (Ramsey) Johns. Mr. Johns was a Vietnam Army Veteran, and proudly served from August 1968 thru May of 1971.  He was Past Post Commander of the Sesser VFW.  He loved golfing, fishing, hanging out with his friends at the VFW and watching Lucas play ball. Mr. Johns is survived by his: Son: Jason W....

Warren David Curry, Dave to his friends and family, was born on July 29, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, to Warren Gale Curry and Elsia Mae (Cedar) Curry. He died on June 28, 2021, surrounded by his family. Dave married Ellen Jenkins Curry in 1987, and they have two sons, Joshua David Curry and wife Rebecca, of Marsailles, Illinois, and Jacob Scott Curry and wife Bria, of Benton, Illinois. Dave was blessed with three granddaughters, Anneliese Curry, Alexandria Curry, and Aurora Curry,...

God called Melvin Jones to his heavenly home on June 24, 2021 at the age of 68. Melvin was born at his home in Rend City on September 18, 1952, to Henry and Rosalee Jones.  He grew up on their small farm with his four siblings: Alice, Holly, John and Joy.  As a young boy he learned the value of hard work and play.  He was very active in 4-H and Rend City Baptist Church.  Melvin was saved when he was 11 and soon after baptized in a lake where they had to break the...

Captain Warren E Stewart left this world on June 26,2021 at approximately 830 p.m. while in the companionship of his cousins, Bob and Cindy Britton, Delores Perona and her daughter Robin Reich, while watching circle track racing on TV Warren was a dual resident of Panama City Florida and Benton IL, where he had resided for the past 2 years. Warren was a retired Air Force Captain. His first interest in the service came when he entered the ROTC at Southern Illinois University. After getting...

Keith Neal, 67, of Macedonia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday Evening, June 23, 2021. Mr. Neal was born in Franklin County, IL on November 1, 1953, the son of Glen & Ethel (House) Neal. Keith married Judy Kearney on June 30, 1973, and she survives. He answered the call to Preach in 1992. Keith began Pastoring at Williams Chapel Baptist Church, from there he went to Olive Branch in Wayne City, and for the past 17 years he has served as Pastor at the Opdyke Missionary Baptist...