Ruth Ann (Davis) West

Ruth Ann West, 82, of Herrin, and a former Benton resident, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion.

Ruth was born in Benton, Illinois on March 15, 1944 the daughter of John Logan & Merle I. (Kerley) Davis.

She married Danny West on February 14, 1990, and he survives.

Mrs. West is survived by her:

Husband: Danny West

Son: Scott Hefner

Grandson: Logan Hefner & Sage

Brother: Tom Davis

She is also survived by several Nieces & Nephews and many special Sister-in-laws & Brother-in-laws.

Mrs. West was preceded in death by her Parents, John & Merle Davis, Daughter-Terri Hefner and Brother-Kenneth Davis.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 P. M. on Monday, March 23rd at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Burial will follow. There will be No Visitation, those attending the services are requested to meet at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to a local Animal Shelter or to the American Cancer Society.

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