Betty Jean Muncy, 74 of West Frankfort, died at 5:09 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2015, at her residence. She was born on May 19, 1940 in West Frankfort, Illinois to Edward and Connie (Chmieleski) Dawson. She was a member of Glorybound Tabernacle of West Frankfort. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Paul Dean Braggs and Edward Muncy, and her parents. She is survived by two sons: Bryan Braggs and Darren (Kim) Braggs all of West Frankfort; daughter, Tonya (Mike) Todich of West Frankfort; two brothers: Bob (Vickie) Dawson; Edward "Butch" (Carolyn) Dawson all of Benton; two sisters: Helen Dodd of West Frankfort; Darcas Cravens of Marion; six grandchildren: Brandi Adams, Zachariah Braggs, Brandon Braggs, Jennifer Braggs, Sean Braggs, and Michael Shaw; and four greatgrandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Tower Heights Cemetery in West Frankfort. Visitations will be from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort. Online Condolences of Sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com. Published in Daily American News, Mar. 23, 2015

Vantrease Funeral Home Website Mar 23, 2015 Marsha Lynn (Noto) Rowland, 59, of Zeigler, Illinois passed away at 1:57 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with her loving family at her side. Marsha was born February 29, 1956 in Christopher, Illinois to Angeline (Salingue) and Frank Noto. She married Jack Rowland November 15, 1991 in Paducah, Kentucky. He survives in Zeigler. She is also survived by daughter and her husband, April Lynn and Nathan Beckwith of Christopher; two granddaughters, Kylie and Jasmine Beckwith of Christopher; three uncles, John Salingue and Wynn Holland of Christopher and Phillip Salingue of Michigan; an aunt, Esther Salingue of Christopher; a sister and brothers-in-law, Sandy and Mike Dollins of DuQuoin and a brother and sister-in-law, Don and Debbie Rowland of Benton. Her parents; an uncle, Robert Salingue and an aunt, Sadie Holland preceded her in death. Mrs. Rowland was a graduate of Zeigler-Royalton High School, Class of 1974. She had managed Pooh's Video in Herrin and worked as a teacher at local children's day care centers. Grave side funeral services for Mrs. Rowland will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the Zeigler Cemetery with Brother Denny Bush officiating. There will be no visitation, family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery prior to the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Rowland are suggested to "PAWS", 139 E. Vienna St., Anna, IL 62906. Vantrease Funeral Home in Zeigler is entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.vantreasefuneralhome.com for more information and to sign the online register book.

Mt. Vernon Register-News, Mt. Vernon, IL March 17, 2015 Rose Marie Ashleman, 82, of Nason, passed away 11:50 a.m. Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon. She was born in Nason on June 1, 1932, a daughter of Howard and Mildred Lucille (McGovern) Cochran. She was married to George Gerald Ashleman. Rose was a nurse's aide and later in life became a licensed practical nurse. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Rose is survived by her sons, George Robert Ashleman of Nason, James Michael Ashleman of Nason, Dan Ashleman and wife Sharon of Sophia, N.C. and Howard Ashleman and wife Amy of Dix; daughter, Teresa Rose Ashleman of Warrenville; eight sisters, Virginia Walters, Betty Dennis, Mary Artel, Carol Reed, Ruth Kirby, Linda Collins, Diana Milligan and Nancy Milligan; two brothers, Dannie Cochran and James Cochran; seventeen grandchildren, Liz Marie Ashleman, Daniel Ashleman, Nathaniel Ashleman, Samuel Ashleman, Allison Ashleman, Amy I. R. Ashleman, Amber Ashleman, Howard Ashleman Jr., Joseph Ashleman, David Ashleman, Autumn Ashleman, Brian Ashleman, Paul Buck, John Mulvey, Patricia Mulvey, Timothy Mulvey and Peter Mulvey; one great-granddaughter, Mia Harris; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three children, Patricia Ashleman, Donna Ashleman and John Ashleman; one brother, Donald Cochran; and a son-in-law, James Mulvey. Funeral services for Rose Marie Ashleman will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Nason Freewill Baptist Church in Nason with the Rev. Daniel Jewell officiating. Visitation will be at the Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The family receive friends at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until service time. For those who wish, memorials may be made in memory of Rose Ashleman to the Newell Funeral Home to help offset expenses and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville at 279-7272 or visit at www.newellfuneralhome.com.

Source Parker-Reedy Funeral Home website Mar 21, 2015 Eugene Julian Eugene Julian, 93, of West Frankfort passed away at 6:05 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2015 in the Westside Care Center in West Frankfort. He was born January 8, 1922 in West Frankfort to Arthur and Pearl (Williams) Julian. He married Mary Jane (Rowles) Julian on December 25, 1942. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Julian of West Frankfort; son, Thomas Eugene Julian and wife, Sondra of West Frankfort; a daughter, Teresa Ann Kendall of Ballwin, Mo.; two grandchildren, Andrew Julian and wife, Sue of Eddyville, Il. and Aaron Julian of Ballwin, Mo.; four great grandchildren, William, Alex, Aidan and Emma Julian; He is also survived by his twin sister, Irene Schwartz of Ft. Myers, Fl. and a brother, Thomas Julian and wife, Wava of West Frankfort and by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Hampton Julian and sisters, Marie Dugger and Margaret Nix. He was a member of the UMWA and retired from the Old Ben # 21 Coal Mine. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2015 in the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort with Rev. Alan Summers officiating. Burial will be in the East Fork Cemetery in West Frankfort. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home. To sign the guest register visit www.parkerreedyfuneralhome.com.

James Otis Smith 7/7/1946 - 3/17/2015 James Otis Smith, 68, of West Frankfort, Illinois passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 11:03 p.m. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - Carbondale, Illinois. He was born July 7, 1946 in Anna, Illinois to Otis T. and Audrey Aline Smith. Jim was a loving husband, father, and grandfather; member of Faith Assembly Fellowship - West Frankfort, Illinois; also a member of the Teamsters and the GWRRA Motorcycle Club. He was a Nascar fan and loved working on cars. Jim loved all of his bus kids. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Rose Smith of West Frankfort; son, Dustin J. Smith of Chicago, IL; two daughters: Beth Smith of West Frankfort and Tawana (Jeff) Regel of Boubonnais, IL; two brothers: Buster Smith of Portage, IN and Justin Smith of Denver, CO; five sisters: Linda Pescador of Centerville, IA; Donna (John) Eldridge of West Frankfort; Vickie Watson of Wolflake, IL; Sharron (Steve) Langevn of Bourbonnais, IL; and Cathy Smith of Denver, CO; two grandchildren: Austin and Ethan Regel; aunt: Ruby Tweedy of Goreville, IL; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special friends, Jim Trost of Kankakee, IL and Ronnie Johnson of Pulaski, IL. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort, Illinois with Pastor Gary Brown officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the funeral home from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Faith Assembly Fellowship - West Frankfort, Illinois. Envelopes will be available and accepted at the funeral home. Union funeral Home Website March 20, 2015

Shirley A. Harvey, Springfield, IL, March 17, 2015 Obituary Shirley A. Harvey, 79, of Springfield, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 1:17 a.m. at Heritage Manor Health in Springfield. She was born February 3, 1936 in Thompsonville, IL, the daughter of Eligah and Angie (Eason) Bozarth. Shirley married Gene Harvey on December 25, 1954. She was a beautician and had worked in Mt. Vernon, Salem and Effingham. Shirley is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gene of Springfield; two daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and Dan Nance and Karla and Chris Roberts all of Springfield; four grandchildren, Ryan and Zachary Thoroman and Jimmy and Stephanie Kirgan; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister and brother-in-law, Ramona Pauline and Charles Thomas; and a brother, Ralph Bozarth. Funeral services for Shirley A. Harvey, 79, of Springfield, IL, will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Thompsonville, IL. Friends may call on Wednesday, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Obit from Campbell Funeral Home Website.

Source: Mar 18, 2015 http://www.franklincounty-news.com/category/obituaries/ Johnny Ray Willett - Carterville (formerly of Royalton) Johnny Ray Willett, 51, of Carterville and formerly of Royalton, passed away March 11, 2015 at his home. He was born in Benton, IL on Nov. 5, 1963. He was married to Mary "Buffy" Willett and she survives. As per Mr. Willett's request there will be no funeral services. Gilbert Funeral Home, in Christopher, IL is in charge of arrangements. For more information go to www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

Source: Gilbert Funeral Home, Sesser, IL website Mar 18, 2015 Obituary for Barney Simpson Barney O. Simpson entered into eternal rest on Friday March 13, 2015. He was born July 21, 1920 in Big Rock, TN, the son of James P. Simpson and Susie N. (Gibbs) Simpson. Survivors include a daughter Donna Crain and Son-in-law Max Crain of Sesser, two grandchildren Gary D. Vancil of Poteau, OK, and Shannon L. Avery of Opdyke, IL. Three great grandchildren Tristin Vancil of Poteau, OK, Amelia Avery and Joshua Avery of Opdyke, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Jewel (Hargis) Simpson on October 28, 2013. He will be laid to rest in the Green Hill Cemetery in Bumbus Hill, TN. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Barney Simpson please visit our Sympathy Store.

Helen Lemmon, 86, of West Frankfort passed away at 4:52 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2015 in Channahon, Il. She was born May 29, 1928 in West Frankfort to William Leroy Steward and Mona (Lawrence) Steward. She is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years Dale Lemmon, two sons, Robert (Linda) Lemmon of Bluffton, Indiana and Paul (Janet) Lemmon of Tamaroa; a daughter, Debbie (John) Shelian of Channahon; 13 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. She is also survived by a sister, Ruby Eldridge of CA. and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Leona and Ida Mae and by two infant sisters. Mrs. Lemmon was a member of the Trinity Methodist Church in West Frankfort and enjoyed quilting. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2015 in the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort with Brother Gary Lemmon officiating. Burial will be in the Boner Cemetery in West Frankfort. Visitation will be after 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. To sign the guest register visit www.parkerreedyfuneralhome.com. Published in Daily American News from Mar. 17 to Mar. 18, 2015

Source: http://www.franklincounty-news.com/category/obituaries/ March 16, 2015 Helen F. Bennett - Benton Helen F. Bennett, 92, of Benton, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at Stonebridge Senior Living Center, in Benton. She was born in Benton, IL on Dec. 27, 1922, the daughter of Peter and Antonio Zelinicki. Helen was married to Lloyd Lee Bennett, and he preceded her in death. They were married June 27, 1945 and he preceded her in death on March 14, 2004. Helen was of the Catholic faith. Helen is survived by two sons, Rod Bennett, of Benton, and Mark Bennett, of Pensacola, FL; grandchildren Jason Bennett and wife Shannon, of Akin, IL, Amanda Miller and husband Chris of Smithville, MO, Brandon Bennett and wife Kelly of California; great-grandchildren Tanner and Clayton Bennett and Conner, Makenna and Charlotte Miller; a brother John Zelnicki and wife Mary, of Crystal Lake, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four sisters, Mary, Stella, Leona and Josephine and by one brother, Joey. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 19 at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home, in Benton, with Father Joseph Trapp officiating. Burial will be at Shiloh Cemetery, in Whittington, IL. Visitation will be after 9 a.m. and until the time of the service at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Morton & Johnston Funeral Home, in Benton, are in charge of arrangements.

Obituary Anna Lee "Billie" Morris, 92, of West Frankfort, Illinois passed away Saturday, March 15, 2015 at 12:50 a.m. at Stonebridge Senior Living Center in Benton, Illinois. She was born January 2, 1923 in West Frankfort, Illinois to William "Dutch" and Pearl (Brown) Musiol. She was a member of Heights Church of God of West Frankfort. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold "Dena" Morris; daughter, Donna Russell; son, Dena Morris; parents; grandson, John Phillip Morris; sisters, Jerry Conger, Patricia Rose, and Margaret Musiol; and brother, Marty Musiol. Survivors include her son, Marty Morris and Kay Lopez of West Frankfort; daughter, Dana Kehring of West Frankfort; 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; and friend, Brian Todich who loved Billie very much. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort, Illinois with Pastor Don Emery officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the funeral home from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the the funeral service. Burial will be at Denning Cemetery on the Orient Road. Online Condolences of Sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com. Published in Daily American News from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2015

Source: Online@ Gilbert Funeral Home & Franklin County-News.com March 16, 2015 Dan "Danny" S. Romani - Sesser Dan "Danny" S. Romani, 67, of Sesser, IL, passed away on March 13, 2015 at 9:45 p.m. at Marshall Browning Hospital, in Du Quoin, IL. Danny was born June 10, 1947 in Herrin, IL to Bruno Romani and Edna (Basso) Romani. He was a graduate of Sesser-Valier High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Danny was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing with family and friends. Danny married Karen (Allen) Romani on September 10, 1966 and she survives of Sesser. He was an inspector with the Department of Agriculture and the Romani family also founded Bruno's Restaurant and Lounge in Sesser in 1976. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sesser and also a member of the American Legion. Danny is also survived his children, Valerie and Chad Miller, of Sesser and Kendra Romani and fiance Chris Iannotti, of Marion; brother Frank Romani and Kim, of Sesser; grandchildren Wade Romani, Elaina Romani, Caroline Romani, Lucca Iannotti and Zane Hardesty He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Michael Romani. A memorial service will be held at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home, in Sesser, on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 with Father Dan Jurek, officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 4 p.m. until the time of the service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to an educational fund for Danny's grandchildren and will be accepted at the funeral home. Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home, in Sesser, is in charge of arrangements. For more information go to www. gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

Murman & Wilson Funeral Home March 15, 2015 Terry Lee Story (June 28, 1946 - March 13, 2015) U.S. Veteran TERRY LEE STORY Christopher - Terry Lee Story, 68, went to be with the lord Friday, March 13, 2015, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Terry was born June 28, 1946, in Anna, he was the son of Gean Story and Aline (Calvert) Story. He married Cheryl (Harper) Story July 10, 2004. Terry was a heavy equipment operator with Illinois Central Railroad for over 30 years, before retiring. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, his grandkids most of all. Terry was an outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, fishing, and boating. He also enjoyed playing the blues on his guitar and was an avid pool player. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Harper) Story, of Christopher, Daughters; Hilari (Story) Queen and Husband Korey of Centralia, Jennifer (Hall) Orso and Husband Chad of Herrin, and Son, Brad Hall of Christopher. He was a Pappy to; Kristen Queen and Katie Queen of Centralia and Everett Orso of Herrin. He was also survived by his Uncle Vic Modglin, Aunt Juanita Calvert, and cousins Darin Modglin and his wife Kellie of West Frankfort and Kent Modglin of Seattle. He was loved by many other family members and friends, and his trusty sidekick Pistol. He was preceeded in death by his parents, his Uncle Charles Calvert, and his Aunt Betty Modglin. A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 18 from 5-8pm at Murman Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City. A private family service will be held on Thursday, March 19 at ll:00 A.M. at the funeral home.

Published online at Gilbert Funeral Home Website http://www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Raymond-Dale-Dublo/ Southern Illinoisan Website Mar 15, 2015 ULKEYTOWN -- Raymond "Dale" Dublo, 77, died March 13, 2015, at home. Dale was born Nov. 11, 1937, in Scheller, to Thomas and Vivian (Duckworth) Dublo. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was a member of the B Company 26th Signal Corp. He married Clara (Schafer) Dublo on Aug. 27, 1960, in Du Quoin, and she survives of Mulkeytown. He worked for Blue Bell Packing, Old Ben 26 and was a farmer. He was member of UMWA, and Illinois Horse Pullers Association. Dale loved his horses. Survivors include his children, John and Angela Dublo of Mulkeytown, Vance and Allison Dublo of Mulkeytown, and Sandy Dublo of Energy; grandchildren, Fallon Dublo, Amber Dublo, Knox Dublo and Kollyns Dublo; brother and sister, Ralph and Donna Dublo of Sesser, and Maxine Martin of Bonnie. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother-in-law, Clifford Martin. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, in Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, with Brother Mark Miller officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 16, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

Published online Morton and Johnston Funeral Home. Southern Illinoisan March 15, 2015 BENTON -- Marilyn Neal, 77, left this world for a better one in Heaven on Saturday morning, March 14, 2015, from Stonebridge Senior Living Center in Benton. Mrs. Neal was born Dec. 3, 1937, in Benton, the daughter of Boman and Eva (Jones) Rhine. She married James (Jim) Deon Neal on Dec. 24, 1953, and he preceded her in death Sept. 18, 2012. Mrs. Neal is survived by her three sons, Steve Neal and wife, Dawn of Benton, Scott Neal of Benton, Stacy Neal and wife, Nikki, of Benton; eight grandchildren, Ashley Kearney of Virginia, Brittany Neal of Benton, Linsey Toms and husband, Joey, of St. Louis, Alicia Pond and husband, Chris, of Benton, Kyle Neal and fiancée, Ashlee Summers of Benton, Micah Neal of Benton, Jarron Bennett of Benton, and Malaynia Bennett of Benton; five great-grandchildren, Preston and Analia Pond of Benton, Julian and Juno Toms of St. Louis, and Treyton Scott Neal of Benton; one sister, Glenda Drew and husband, Paul of Benton; one brother, Ronald Rhine of Benton; brothers-in-law, Dick Lemons, and Ronnie (Paula) Gossman; sisters-in-law, MaryAnn (Jack) Burton, Brenda (Dennis) Thomas, and JoNeta and Charlie Thornbrew; and special friends, Roger and Bernie Edwards. Mrs. Neal was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, David in infancy; one brother, Donald Rhine; one sister, Lodean Lemons; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joe Neal and Daisy (Cull) Neal; and stepmother-in-law, Juanita Neal. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, in Morton and Johnston Funeral Home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with Dr. Sammy Simmons and the Rev. Bert Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Masonic and Odfellows Cemetery in Benton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Benton Ministerial Alliance or to the Elks Crippled Children. For more information or to sign the online guest register, visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.

Published online at Pyle Funeral Home Website http://www.pylefuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/2086863/Hewlett-Willis/obitu ary.php also at Southern Illinoisan Website March 15, 2015 (Photo) THOMPSONVILLE -- SFC. Willis L. Hewlett Jr., 81, of Thompsonville, passed away at 5:55 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2015, at his residence with his loving family by his side. Willis was born Feb. 6, 1934, in Herrin, to Willis and Mary Ellen (Little) Hewlett Sr. He married Naomi Moake on Dec. 25, 1956, in West Frankfort. Together they shared 51 years together before her passing on May 31, 2008. Willis was retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of honorable service to his country. He was also retired from the Marion VA Medical Center where he worked in the dietary department for 20 years. Willis was of the Christian faith. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed going fishing and bird hunting with his sons. He loved to spend time with his family who brought him joy. Survivors include three sons, Larry L. (Stephanie) Hewlett of Woodstock, Alabama, Bryan K. Hewlett of Thompsonville, Willis L. (Theresa) Hewlett III of Thompsonville; seven grandchildren, Dustin L. (Dianna) Hewlett of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Brandy (Donald) Vojvodich of Marion, April (Brandon) House of Woodstock, Alabama, Lindsey (Jacob) Tutor of Johnston City, Jacob Hewlett of Pittsburg, Samuel Hewlett of Johnston City, and Brandon (Stephanie) Hewlett of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; 11 great-grandchildren, Dalton, Lexi and Tyler Vojvodich, Briggs and Stratton Glass, Kennedi Rae Hewlett, Joshua Glaze, Zoe Kate and Noah Lee Hewlett, Jericho and Lemuel Tutor; and six brothers and sisters. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and one sister. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, in Pyle Funeral Home in Johnston City, with the Rev. James Rivett officiating. Interment will follow in Boner Cemetery, south of West Frankfort. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Marion VFW Post 1301, American Legion Post 147 and members of the Illinois National Guard Military Honors Team. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Memorial envelopes are available at the funeral home. For additional information or to sign The Book of Memories or light a candle, you may visit www.pylefuneralhome.com.

Larry - Thanks so much for posting this - Katheryn is related through my Davis line. I also truly appreciate your post of my cousin's ( Ruth Lodean Rhine Harben Lemons) obituary earlier. Barbara Rhine Crain On Saturday, March 14, 2015 8:48 AM, Larry Lance via <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> wrote: Mar 14, 2015 Hobbs Johnson Funeral Home Website Southern Illinoisan Website (Photo) BENTON -- Katheryn Williams, 87, died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Helia Heathcare of Benton. Mrs. Williams was born May 2, 1927, in Benton, the daughter of John A. Logan Crisp and Opal M. (McCarty) Crisp. She married James T. Williams on Jan. 25, 1947, and he preceded her in death Dec. 18, 1997. Mrs. Williams was a retail clerk at Kroger's before her retirement, a member and Sunday school teacher and church treasurer at the Steel City Missionary Baptist Church, and a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. She is survived by two sons, James A. Williams and wife, Valorie of Los Lunas, New Mexico, and Kirby Williams and wife, Paula of Benton; a daughter, Peggy and husband, Mike Poole of Benton; four grandchildren, Wade Williams, Brent Williams, Justin Poole and wife, April, Andy Poole and wife, Leslie, all of Benton; seven great-grandchildren, Taylor, Tyler, Tanner and Kaytee Williams, Alivia, Brock and Ethan Poole, one great-great-grandson, Jaxson Whiting; three sisters, Martha Carlton of Benton, June Gasky of Hammond, Indiana, and Sandy and husband, Melvin, Neal of Whittington; and a brother, Donald Crisp of Benton. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters, Wanda Piazza and Joan Crisp; and five brothers, Roger, Keith, John Robert, Clarence Ray Crisp and George Crisp. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15, in Hobb-Johnson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Larry Miller officiating. Burial will be in Brady Cemetery in Akin. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Steel City Missionary Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.hobbsjohnsonfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks Larry - James Thomas WILLIAMS is a cousin to many of us... -SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Larry Lance via > Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2015 7:48 AM > To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ILFRANKL] Katheryn Williams Obit > > > > Mar 14, 2015 > > Hobbs Johnson Funeral Home Website > > Southern Illinoisan Website > > > > (Photo) > > BENTON -- Katheryn Williams, 87, died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2015, > in Helia Heathcare of Benton. > > Mrs. Williams was born May 2, 1927, in Benton, the daughter of John A. > Logan > Crisp and Opal M. (McCarty) Crisp. > > She married James T. Williams on Jan. 25, 1947, and he preceded her in death > Dec. 18, 1997. > > Mrs. Williams was a retail clerk at Kroger's before her retirement, a member > and Sunday school teacher and church treasurer at the Steel City Missionary > Baptist Church, and a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers > Union. > > She is survived by two sons, James A. Williams and wife, Valorie of Los > Lunas, New Mexico, and Kirby Williams and wife, Paula of Benton; a > daughter, > Peggy and husband, Mike Poole of Benton; four grandchildren, Wade > Williams, > Brent Williams, Justin Poole and wife, April, Andy Poole and wife, Leslie, > all of Benton; seven great-grandchildren, Taylor, Tyler, Tanner and Kaytee > Williams, Alivia, Brock and Ethan Poole, one great-great-grandson, Jaxson > Whiting; three sisters, Martha Carlton of Benton, June Gasky of Hammond, > Indiana, and Sandy and husband, Melvin, Neal of Whittington; and a brother, > Donald Crisp of Benton. > > Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters, > Wanda Piazza and Joan Crisp; and five brothers, Roger, Keith, John Robert, > Clarence Ray Crisp and George Crisp. > > Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15, in Hobb-Johnson Funeral Home, > with the Rev. Larry Miller officiating. Burial will be in Brady Cemetery in > Akin. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. > > Memorials may be made to Steel City Missionary Baptist Church and will be > accepted at the funeral home. > > For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit > www.hobbsjohnsonfuneralhome.com. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILFRANKL- > request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message

Mar 14, 2015 Hobbs Johnson Funeral Home Website Southern Illinoisan Website (Photo) BENTON -- Katheryn Williams, 87, died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Helia Heathcare of Benton. Mrs. Williams was born May 2, 1927, in Benton, the daughter of John A. Logan Crisp and Opal M. (McCarty) Crisp. She married James T. Williams on Jan. 25, 1947, and he preceded her in death Dec. 18, 1997. Mrs. Williams was a retail clerk at Kroger's before her retirement, a member and Sunday school teacher and church treasurer at the Steel City Missionary Baptist Church, and a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. She is survived by two sons, James A. Williams and wife, Valorie of Los Lunas, New Mexico, and Kirby Williams and wife, Paula of Benton; a daughter, Peggy and husband, Mike Poole of Benton; four grandchildren, Wade Williams, Brent Williams, Justin Poole and wife, April, Andy Poole and wife, Leslie, all of Benton; seven great-grandchildren, Taylor, Tyler, Tanner and Kaytee Williams, Alivia, Brock and Ethan Poole, one great-great-grandson, Jaxson Whiting; three sisters, Martha Carlton of Benton, June Gasky of Hammond, Indiana, and Sandy and husband, Melvin, Neal of Whittington; and a brother, Donald Crisp of Benton. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters, Wanda Piazza and Joan Crisp; and five brothers, Roger, Keith, John Robert, Clarence Ray Crisp and George Crisp. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15, in Hobb-Johnson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Larry Miller officiating. Burial will be in Brady Cemetery in Akin. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Steel City Missionary Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.hobbsjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

Mar 14, 2015 Searby Funeral Home Website Southern Illinoisan Website DU QUOIN -- Alice Marie Eubanks, 95, passed away at 8:54 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2015, at her residence. Alice had been a dispatcher for the Du Quoin Police Department. She had also worked in packaging in the meat boxing department at Blue Bell Packing. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin. She was a U.S. Navy Waves veteran of World War II. Alice had been in boot camp at Cedar Falls, Iowa, with the first class of Waves. She was then stationed at the Seattle Naval Air Station. She was a member of the Du Quoin VFW Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion, Catholic Daughters of America, Marshall Browning Hospital Auxiliary and Women In Military Service of America. She was born Feb. 7, 1920, in Chicago, the daughter of Ransom E. and Helen J. (Jaroski) Kinman. She married Henry Eubanks on July 4, 1953, in Pinckneyville, and he preceded her in death July 9, 2001. She is survived by three children, Ruth Marie Belcher of Hampton, Virginia, Carl Eubanks and wife, Laurie, of Nashville, and Donna Scro and husband, Nick, of Du Quoin; one sister, Ruth Gaerig of Dearborn, Michigan; six grandchildren, Michael Belcher of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania, Pamela Furrow and husband, Bill, of Hampton, Virginia, John Belcher and wife, Cathy, of Du Quoin, Kyle Anderson of Bloomington, Kristin Wright and husband, John, of Du Quoin, and Kasey Anderson and wife, Lydia of Wilson, North Carolina; four stepgrandchildren, Kelly Ramsey and husband, Greg, of Thompsonville, Nicholas Scro and wife, Erin of Thompsonville, Grant McClintock of Columbia, Missouri, and Caitlin McClintock of Creve Coeur, Missouri; and 15 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and stepfather, George Jasecko. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin, with Father Joseph Oganda officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Du Quoin. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin VFW and American Legion and the U.S. Navy. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin. Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Friends may make memorials to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Masses and will be accepted at the funeral home. For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.