Franklincounty-news.com April 14, 2015 Mark Ray Blair - Sesser, IL April 14, 2015 By Site Admin Leave a Comment Mark Ray Blair, 59, of Sesser, IL passed away April 11, 2015 at his home. Mark was born Oct. 27, 1955 in Benton, IL the son of James Blair and Eleanor (Chaffin) Blain. He is survived by his first wife, Cheryl Blair Hedge, of Sesser and by one brother, Clifford Blair, of Benton and one sister, Nancy Vandom, of Benton. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mark will be cremated with graveside services at Maple Hill Cemetery at a later date. Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information go to gilbertfuneralhomes.com