All Obituaries

Rudell (Short) Newcomb, 92, of Benton passed away at 12:59 P.M. on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the Herrin Hospital. She was born in Ewing, IL on January 30, 1929, the daughter of Harry Lee & Juanita (Burklow) Smith. She married Walter Lee (Jerk) Newcomb in Arkansas on October 25, 1950 and he preceded her in death on June 13, 2011. She enjoyed playing cards, crosswords & word searches and especially being with her family. Mrs. Newcomb is survived by her: Son: Mike & Kathy...

Alan Dale Steinsultz, 61, of Dunnellon, FL passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Alan was born in Pekin, IL to Norman and Elva Steinsultz. He was an Air Force Vet, he maintained the busses for the Marion County School System and was an avid fisherman. Survivors include his son Joshua (Wendy) Steinsultz, grandchildren Abigail, Caleb, and Savannah Steinsultz, mother Elva Steinsultz, sister Kathy Fugitt and brother Perry (Diane) Steinsultz. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 11:00...

John Trill, 85, of Whittington passed away Thursday evening March 18, 2021 at the Franklin Hospital in Benton. Mr. Trill was born in Kankakee County, IL on September 12, 1935 the son of Ernest & Leona (Offerman) Trill. Mr. Trill was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife Sharon (Gulley) Trill and by a Son-Shawn Trill. Graveside funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, March 22nd at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 1:00 P.M. on Monday at...

LOUELLA (IRBY) ADAMS, 99, of Benton passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Helia HealthCare in Benton. She was born on Sept. 12, 1921 in Akin, IL, the daughter of Ross & Elsie (Chaplain) Irby. She retired from Franklin Hospital at the age of 62 after 15 years of service.  She was a member of the North Benton Baptist Church, and enjoyed growing flowers, gardening, yard sales, fishing, and especially spending time with her family. Louella Adams is survived by her: 5 Children:...

Pastor Steven Warren Ulrey, 69, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. Steven was born March 17, 1951 in Breese, Illinois to Graydon Ulrey and Marjorie Swope Ulrey. He married the love of his life, Julie McLearin on August 10, 1974. Steven was currently the Pastor at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Borger, however he pastored in the American Baptist Churches in Illinois as well as serving in the United Methodist Church Northwest Texas Conference since 1983. In all he has pastored over...

Lowell "Bud" Cook, 87, of Benton passed away Monday evening March 1, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Mr. Cook was born on September 16, 1933 in Whittington, IL the son of Alva & Pearl (House) Cook. Bud was a Farmer for many years, he worked for many years selling farm & livestock equipment. In later years he mowed Crab Orchard Golf Course & worked at the Wooly Wash in Marion. He enjoyed drinking coffee, square dancing & socalizing with...

PHYLLIS JUNE HOLLEMAN ,87, of Benton passed away Saturday afternoon, Feb. 27, 2021 at her home. She was born in West Frankfort, IL on June 29, 1933, the daughter of Seth & Nellie (Bryant) Holleman. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her 6 Children: Eddie Perkins & wife Joni of Christopher Sherry Rose of Troy Roxanne Perkins of Benton Melissa Taylor & fiancé Kelley Cocke of Benton James Perkins of Spillertown April Piper of...

Linda Skinner, 73, of Sesser passed away Thursday morning, February 18, 2021 in Herrin, IL. Linda was born in Ross, Indiana on September 16, 1947, the daughter of Henry & Minnie (Lorenz) Dykhuizen. She married Aaron W. Skinner on June 18, 1966 and he survives. Mrs. Skinner is survived by her: Husband: Aaron W. Skinner of Sesser Daughter: Melissa Brown & husband Robert of Sesser Son: Tim Skinner & wife Tina of Sesser 5 Grandchildren: Michael, Shelby, Ashly, Tara & Aaron 7...

GEORGE McINTOSH, 79, of Benton passed away Friday morning, February 19, 2021. He was born in Hamilton County, IL on April 7, 1941, the son of Wesley & Thelma (McLaren) McIntosh. Mr. McIntosh was an Entertainer. Mr. McIntosh is survived by his: Wife: Susan McIntosh of Benton 2 Sons: Laren McIntosh of Edwardsville               Mark McIntosh of West City Grandchildren 3 Brothers: Dennis Richardson of...

Marlene Edwards, 81 of Benton passed away Tuesday evening February 16, 2021 at the Franklin Hospital. Marlene was born in Franklin County, IL on August 11, 1939 the daughter of Ralph & Ruby (Tharp) Edwards. She worked for the Bank of Benton for several years. She then worked as a Secretary at Benton High School for many years. She was a bookkeeper at heart. She enjoyed greeting people at her nephews store-Edwards Antique & Jewelry on the square in Benton, she loved helping the...