Carson Charles Thuilliez passed away on August 6, 2024.

He was born on June 20, 2024 in Carbondale to Tyler Ray and Kayla Michelle (Sadler) Thuilliez.

His survived by his parents Tyler and Kayle Thuilliez of Christopher; one brother Grayson Dean Thuilliez and one sister Kelsea Rose Thuilliez; grandparents Mike and Sarah Thuilliez of Christopher, Alice Sadler of Zeigler and Jeff and Julie Sadler of Texas.

He was preceded in death by his brother Hudson Tyler Thuilliez.

His favorite things were cuddling with mommy, watching the kids run around and playing, walking around with daddy, playing with jungle gym, he always had hiccups and he was so strong with keeping his head up for like 8 minutes just looking at mommy. He would always just like to look at you with his big blue eyes. He LOVED the bath, it was his favorite, he was the most relaxed there and he hated getting out of it. He loved to hold your hand when he was drinking a bottle or sleeping. He would always grab onto me anywhere he could. He was the best cuddler. He would coo here and there and it was the sweetest sound. He was just very loved by many, many people, he was special and was a perfect baby, with so much hair. We will miss him every single day of our lives.

Graveside services will be held on Monday August 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Smith Cemetery in Buckner, IL with Brother Mark Minor officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery.

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Bruce Alan Rogers went home to be with the Lord on the evening of August 6, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Bruce was born in Christopher, IL on September 13, 1949 the son of Hosea & Vella (Allen) Rogers.

He married Sharon (Burzynski) on October 29, 1982.

Bruce began his career working at Mark Twain, then was co-owner of Franklin Auto. He also founded and operated Bruce’s Bit Service. He spent the majority of his career at Continental Tire, retiring after 23 years.

Bruce had a life-long love of animals. He owned several race horses with a special one named Geraldine Honey. He also loved dogs and could be frequently seen in McDonalds drive thru with them in tow.

Bruce gave his life to Christ in 2016 and was a proud member of Immanuel Baptist Church.

Bruce is survived by his:
Wife: Sharon Rogers
Children:
Ashlee Tirevold & husband Scott
Michael Harper & wife Brandi
Bridgette Dunagan (Jimmy)
Grandchildren: Tasha, Hayden, Landon, MIkey, Paupiann, Thomas, Giselle, Luke, Jude & Aliyah
1 Great-Granddaughter: Paisleigh
1 Brother: Joe Rogers & wife Judy
Niece: Jodi (Bob)
Nephew: Stephen (Sue)
Beloved dog: Cody
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 11th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Bro. Larry Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson Grove Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Sunday at the funeral home.
For those who wish Memorials may be made to the Franklin County Animal Control.
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Judith “Miss Judi” Furlow, 83, of Mulkeytown, passed away on August 3, 2024 at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, IN.

She was born on December 7, 1940 in Fulton, IL to Garrett and Katherine (Decker) Medema. She married James Furlow and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children Danny (Brenda) Anglese of Mulkeytown and Debi (Jerry) Griffith of Melbourne, FL; grandchildren Missy (Bryan) Furlow and Jessica Griffith and one great granddaughter Macie Furlow.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Bryon Furlow and one granddaughter Ali Anglese.

Her wishes were to be cremated. A graveside service will be held at a later date.

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Linda Lou Roberson, age 79, Benton, IL, passed away at 1:00 PM, Friday August 2, 2024, at her home in Benton, IL.

Mrs. Roberson was born July 11, 1945, in Benton IL to Ezra Q Wilkerson and Naomi M Dawson Wilkerson. Mrs. Roberson married Michael Brian Roberson on Jan 26, 1963, in Benton, IL.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, 6,2024, from 9:00AM until 11:00AM, with funeral services immediately following at Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, IL. Burial will follow at Masonic Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton, IL. Pastor Kurt Sanders of First Christian church will officiate.

Mrs. Roberson was preceded in death by her father, Ezra Wilkerson; mother, Naomi Wilkerson; husband, Michael Roberson.
Surviving are her two children Brian D Roberson (Shasta) of Laurel MS and Bret A Roberson of Benton, IL; brother, Michael Q Wilkerson (Terri) of Benton, IL; three grandchildren, Luke A Roberson (Samantha) of Olton TX; Kotie Cardwell of Benton, IL; Courtney B Roberson of Laurel, MS; three great-grandchildren, Izabella Tittle of Benton, IL, Emmy and Laney Roberson of Olton, TX.

Pallbearers will be Michael Wilkerson, Brian Roberson, Bret Roberson, Luke Roberson, Terry Dawson, and Loyd Tittle.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to First Christian Church, 302 S. Main St. Benton, IL 62812 or Benton Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry, 320 S. Main St. Benton, IL 62812.

For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Jesse Dwayne Davis, age 35, of Mulkeytown, IL, along with his brother Michael Paul Worley, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Buckner, IL.

Jesse was born on February 19, 1989, in Mt. Vernon, IL, the son of Walter Sonny Davis and Linda Sue (McCormick) Worley.
Jesse enjoyed fishing and hanging out with his brothers and friends.

Surviving are three children: Jaylynn Leigh Davis, Jesse Jon Davis and Kadin James Davis; siblings: Elwyn Worley and wife Melody of Benton, IL, Ronald Worley and wife Melissa of Benton, IL, Donald Worley of Mulkeytown, IL, Shwana Hart and husband David of Makanda, IL, Helen Braden and significant other Bruce Booker of Benton, IL, Bonnie Cluck of West Frankfort, IL, Angie Miller and husband Chris of Christopher, IL; several nieces, nephews and extended family. Also surviving is a special friend Al Goodman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents.

Cremation services have been entrusted to the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, IL.

A Family Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date.
The family prefers memorial contributions be made to assist with the cremation expenses, payable to the Leffler Funeral Home, 401 East Main Street, Benton, IL 62812.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Jesse; visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Michael Paul Worley, age 44, of Mulkeytown, IL, along with his brother Jesse Dwayne Davis, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Buckner, IL.

Michael was born on October 16, 1979, in Mt. Vernon, IL, the son of Elwin Worley, Sr. and Linda Sue (McCormick) Worley.
Mikey enjoyed cooking and being outdoors.

Surviving is a daughter Brianna Worley of Chicago, IL; siblings: Elwyn Worley and wife Melody of Benton, IL, Ronald Worley and wife Melissa of Benton, IL, Donald Worley of Mulkeytown, IL, Shawna Hart and husband David of Makanda, IL, Helen Braden and significant other Bruce Booker of Benton, IL, Bonnie Cluck of West Frankfort, IL, Angie Miller and husband Chris of Christopher, IL; several nieces, nephews and extended family. Also surviving is a special friend Al Goodman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents.

Cremation services have been entrusted to the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, IL.

A Family Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date.
The family prefers memorial contributions be made to assist with the cremation expenses, payable to the Leffler Funeral Home, 401 East Main Street, Benton, IL 62812.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Mikey; visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Marjorie “Joan” (Sample) Earnheart, 91, of Sesser, passed away on Monday July 29, 2024 at 11:21 AM at her daughter’s home in Mt Vernon, IL.

She was born on November 6, 1932 in Sesser, IL to Mitchell and Irene (Kirkpatrick) Sample. She married Billy Earnheart on December 2, 1967. They shared just shy of 38 years together upon his death on September 19, 2005.

After a career doing secretarial work in Chicago, IL and St Louis, MO and at SIU Carbondale, she retired after her marriage.

Joan was very active throughout her long life. She participated in numerous years of women’s league bowling in Benton and West Frankfort. She was a huge participant in her children’s activities. She served as a Boy Scout Den Mother, Girl Scout leader and softball coach to name a few. She enjoyed painting sweatshirts, gourds, and various wood decretive items, that her husband had made for her. She was also a member of the Hazel Dell Free Will Baptist Church in Sesser.

She is survived by her children, one son Mitchell (Teresa) Earnheart of Dacula, GA; one daughter Christa Rexing of Mt Vernon, IL; grandchildren Ryan (Abbie) Earnheart, Matthew Earnheart, Rebecca Rexing, Rachel Rexing and Ross Rexing; great grandchildren Lyla Earnheart, Elijah Earnheart and Logan Earnheart; two brothers Larry (Mona) Sample of Sesser and Danny (Sharon) Sample of Sesser and two sisters-in-law Joan Sample of Elgin, Il and Barbara Price of Mt Venron and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers Roy Sample and Bill Sample, one sister Martha Hargis, two sisters-in-law Evelyn Hill and Marie Sample and three brothers-in-law Danny Hargis, Farrell Hill and Karl Price.

As per her wishes, she will be cremated, a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday August 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial of the ashes will be at Horse Prairie Cemetery in Sesser.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to SSM Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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