Frederick Earl Draper JR, 78, of Fairfield, IL, formerly of Christopher passed away on December 14, 2020 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

He was born on July 7, 1942 in Christopher to Frederick and Barbara (Sanks) Draper.

He is survived by his children Margaret (Chris) Songer of Danville, IL, Candy (Jimmy) Person of Rantoul, IL, Martha (James) Galloway of Coello, IL, Susan (Jimmy) Lance of Boonville, IN, Freddie (Michelle) Draper of Allerton, IL, Mary (Jerry) Bruner of Knobel, AR and Samantha (Shawn) Nunley of Chandler, IN; also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; nine brothers and sister Dixie Brownfield of Indiana, Barbara Kay Adair of Indiana, Maryellen Draper of Kentucky, Teddi Cross of Oregon, Lillian Fred of Illinois, Lynda Castro of Oregon, Sharryl (Roger) Vorpahl of Oregon, Darryl (Darlene) Draper of Indiana and Randy (Mary) Draper of Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Barbara Brownfield, one grandson Blake Gray and one sister Claude Reffett.

Fred’s wishes were to be cremated. The family will have a memorial service at a later date.

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Mr. Luis Juan Camarillo, age 63, went to his Heavenly Home at 8:50 a.m. Thursday, December 10, 2020.

Luis’ wishes are to be cremated. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date.

He was born on April 23, 1957 in Elgin, Illinois; the son of Jesse Camarillo and Englentina (Gonzalez) Camarillo. He married the former Malinda Marie Loera on April 24, 1999, and she survives.

Luis was a former drywall finisher and painter. He loved helping others and served his Lord in ministering to those in need spiritually. He was an assistant men’s director as a Missionary.

He loved cooking for his church family and helping others get through hardships. He loved watching his Chicago sports teams, especially the Bears and the Blackhawks.

Luis is survived by his loving wife of 21 years Malinda Marie Camarillo of Benton; a daughter Liza Camarillo of Illinois; his God children: Xavier Gonzalez, Adeline Chavez, Natalie Chavez and Liana Marley all four of California; his three siblings: Armando Camarillo of Sesser, Illinois, Donna Carrasco of Chicago, Illinois, and Olga Rodriguez of Chicago, Illinois; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers.

Memorial contributions may be made In Memory of Luis Camarillo to the
SIH Cancer Institute
1400 Pin Oak Drive
Carterville Illinois 62918

To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Luis; visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Matthew Richard Andrew, 67, of Thompsonville, passed away at 7:37 p.m., on Monday, December 7, 2020, at the Three Angles Broadcasting Network Guest Home in West Frankfort, IL.

He was born on December 14, 1952, to Raymond and Anna (Housley) Andrew in Toledo, OH. Matthew worked from 2003 to 2020, as a Video Editor for Three Angles Broadcasting Network. On June 25, 1988, he married Phyllis W. Frederick, and she survives.

He was a member of the Marion Seventh-day Adventist Church, where he was a former deacon, elder and teacher. He served as lay pastor of the DuQuoin Seventh-day Adventist church for five years. He also was a former lay pastor of the Sandusky Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ohio.

Matthew is survived by his loving spouse of 32 years, Phyllis, one daughter, Rachel Ann, one step-daughter, Michelle M. and one step-son, Scot Allen Andrew, all of Ohio; two brothers, John Andrew of Whitehouse, OH and James Andrew of Perrysburg, OH and two sisters, Nancy Andrew and Barbara Andrew of Columbus, OH.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond G. and Anna Mae Andrew.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Per Matthew’s wishes, cremation will take place. Services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the National Parkinson’s Foundation, American Cancer Society or Three Angels Broadcasting Network. Cards of condolences may also be sent to Three Angels Broadcasting Network.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

Virginia F. Browning, 96, of McLeansboro and formerly of Benton passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at McLeansboro Rehab & Health Care Center.

She was born in Benton, IL on December 10, 1923, the daughter of Henry & Ruth (Shetler) Lipe.
She married Kenneth E. Browning on December 25, 1942 and he preceded her in death on June 28, 2018.
Mr. & Mrs. Browning attended the Mt. Zion Church until it closed and then moved their membership to Immanuel. She was a stay at home Wife & Mother and helped her husband with farming. She loved to be with her grandkids, gardening, sewing & was an excellent cook.

Mrs. Browning is survived by her:

3 Daughters:
Janel Brown & husband Jeff of McLeansboro
Melba Browning of Ina
Cheryl Riley & husband John of Milton, FL
4 Grandchildren:
Amy Bridges & husband Robbie
Stacie Zoph & husband Josh
Misty Adkins
Bryan Sweetin & wife Brenda
5 Great-Grandchildren: Zeke, Demetrius, Maleigha, Ian & Emily

Mrs. Browning was preceded in death by her Parents and by her Husband.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 11th at the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton with Rev. Eddie Paul Davis officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 12:45 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home.
We are limited to 10 people in our building at a time. We ask everyone attending to be considerate of others and practice social distancing and masks are recommended.

In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or to a Charity of the Donor’s choice.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Mary Louise Brown, 83, of Benton, went to be with the Lord at 2:32 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at the Franklin Hospital, Benton IL.

She was born on April 25, 1937, in Thompsonville, IL the daughter of Jim and Roxie (Duckworth) Reed. Mary Reed and Clyde Barnhill were married for 27 years, when he passed away. On June 10, 1995, she married Eugene L. Brown and he preceded her in death on May 17, 2008.

Mary was a homemaker. She enjoyed singing and playing the piano, organ and accordian for the work of the Lord.

Mary is survived by her loving family, one daughter, Aleshia Graves; two sons, Clyde (Marlene) Barnhill and Rodney Barnhill; two grandsons, Chris (April) Graves and Dewayne (Tina Langley) Graves; one granddaughter, Robyn; five great-children, David Graves, Dustin Graves, Dylan Graves, Emma Langley and Keegan Langley; one brother, Bobby (Mary Lou) Reed of Hendersonville, TN; one brother-in-law, Jack Crider; many nieces and nephews; and a dear friend John White.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Roxie Reed, her first husband, Clyde Barnhill, second husband, Eugene L. Brown, brother, James Reed, two sisters, Norma Lance and Phyllis Crider, brother-in-law, Rosco Lance and nephew, Scotty McDonough.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Brady Cemetery in Akin IL, with the Rev. Jim Jines officiating services.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

Stanley J. Radavich, 62, of Benton, passed away at 12:35 p.m., on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on September 15, 1958, to Stanley and Florence (Stefaniak) Radavich in Chicago, IL.

Stanley is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Holle; a son, Steve Radavich; eights grandchildren; two brothers, Richard and Ken; five sisters, Janice, JoAnne, Judy, Jean and Joyce; and companion, Sherry Martin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Florence Radavich.

Per Stanley’s wishes cremation was held and a burial will follow at a later date.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

Lisa Kay Plumlee, age 52, of West City and formerly of Altamont; passed away at 9:32 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2020 at her home.

Her wishes are to be cremated; a Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date in Altamont, and graveside services with burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery of Whittington also at a future date.
Arrangements are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Lisa Kay Plumlee was born on September 30, 1968 in Effingham, Illinois; the daughter of Larry Crum and Launa Jean (Ingle) Crum. She married Dwain Dale Plumlee on October 8, 2016, and he survives.
Lisa was a homemaker. She was a member of the VFW Post# 7676 Ladies Auxiliary of Altamont, and she attended the New Life Church of God in Benton.

She enjoyed game night with family, cooking, volunteering, and spending time with family.

Surviving is her loving husband Dwain Dale Plumlee of West City; her two sons: Brady Crum and wife Morgan of Altamont, Brandon Crum and fiancée Alyssa Fulk of Altamont; two step-sons: Bryan Plumlee and wife Tosha of Valier, Justin Plumlee and wife Stacey of Christopher; two step-daughters: Amber Plumlee and fiancée Josh Foist of Tamaroa, Sierra Plumlee of St. Elmo; a grandson Atticus Crum of Altamont; three step-grandchildren: Landon Foist and Paityn Snyder of Tamaroa, and Nyla Plumlee of Valier; a sister Kari Larimer and husband Noble of Altamont; a brother Jamie Crum and wife Angie of Watson; her step-father Robert Sonny Fair of Altamont; several in-laws, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father Larry Crum; her mother Launa Jean (Ingle) Crum-Fair; and a niece.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 678572, Dallas, TX 75267-8572
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Lisa Kay, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Paula Jean Saul, 73, of Zeigler, passed away on December 5, 2020 at the Herrin Hospital.

She was born on October 19, 1947 in DuQuoin, IL to Paul Jerome and Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Space. She married Mike Saul and he survives of Zeigler.

She is also survived by her children Sally Saul of West Frankfort and Mike Saul of Vandalia; five grandchildren Mary Bolte of Marion, Aaron Saul of West Frankfort, Andrew Saul of Texas, Skylar Martin of Benton and Thomas Halloway of West Frankfort; three great grandchildren Luke, Elizabeth and Aiden.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday December 16, 2020 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, IL.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Gilbert Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

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