Barbara Sue (Rone) Wilderman, 75, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Friday July 23, 2021 at her home.

She was born on June 2, 1946 in Benton, IL to Delmont “Dink” and Marcella (Coffel) Rone. She married Jerry Wilderman on September 21, 1996. She is survived by her husband Jerry Wilderman of DuQuoin; children Kendra Burgess of Sesser, Diane Goff of Benton, Melissa Higgans of DuQuoin and Shane Wilderman of DuQuoin; grandchildren Isabel Burgess, Cullen Higgans, Braden Higgans, Zachary Wilderman; and one brother Pete (Linda) Rone of Sesser.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Lana Wilson and one brother Dennis Rone. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday July 30, 2021 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser.

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Dale Allen Pinkham, 54, of Mulkeytown, passed away on Thursday July 22, 2021.

He was born on December 29, 1966 in Herrin, IL to Allen and Heather (Naylor) Pinkham.

He is survived by his children Dustin Pinkham of Mulkeytown and Maddy Pinkham of Buckner; parents Allen and Heather Pinkham of Mulkeytown; five grandchildren Regan, Bronson, Gavin, McKenna and Darryl; one sister Dawn (Kevin) Brown of Mulkeytown and their children Noah and Kirsten; fiancé Sandy Voice of DuQuoin and his mother’s fur baby Daisey that Dale referred to as his sister.

Dale was an outgoing person that loved the St Louis Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys. He also loved NASCAR races, traveling and boating but most important was spending time with his family especially when him and Dustin would go dirt bike racing and watching Maddy play volleyball.

He was preceded in death by one son Brayden Scott Pinkham.

Funeral services will be on Thursday July 29, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with the Rev. Bill Wiggs officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Mulkeytown.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family. Checks can be made payable to Heather Pinkham.

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Clara Lu Vise, 88, of Benton, IL passed away Wednesday evening July 21, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Benton, IL on November 14, 1932, the daughter of Otis Miles & Lucille (Burkitt) Keener.

She married James M. Vise on July 24, 1955 at the First Christian Church in Benton, and he preceded her in death on November 15, 2018.

Mrs. Vise was a beloved kindergarten teacher, and a member of the First Christian Church in Benton.

Mrs. Vise is survived by two daughters, Linda Maddox, and husband Keith, of Chesterfield, MO and Susan Brookins, and husband Ron, of Ellijay, GA; grandchildren Emily (Maddox_ Wissman, and husband Taylor, Lindsey (Maddox) Gross, and husband Ryan, Whitney (Brookins) Pulliam, and husband Christopher, Tyler Brookins and Chandler Brookins; great-grandchildren, Koa, Hudson and Nash Wissman and Cohen and Maevry Gross

Mrs. Vise was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the First Christian Church in Benton with Pastor Kurt Sanders officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mrs. Vise’s Memory to the First Christian Church.
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Harold Lee Moore, 94, of Benton, IL passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Benton, IL on August 26, 1926 the son of Ernest Lewis & Mary Louetta (Webb) Moore.

On October 21, 1953 he married Wynona Jeannine Samples and she preceded him in death on December 11, 1980. He then married Helen Partin on September 2, 1988, she also preceded him in death on November 19, 1989.

He was a graduate of Benton High School Class of 1944. Mr. Moore was a retired Farmer.

Mr. Moore is survived by a daughter, Sheree Falkenberry, and husband Greg, of Benton; granddaughters Amanda Kay Moore McKee, and husband Ryan, of Mt. Vernon, IL and Danielle Lynn Moore Hatfield, and husband Josh, of West City, IL; four great-grandchildren, two nieces, four nephews.

Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his parents, wives, son, Gary Alan Moore, daughter, Teresa Kay Moore and siblings, Dorothy Rice, Helen Woodland and Carl Moore.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 23, 2021 at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton with Elder James Stearns officiating. There will be no visitation, those attending the service are requested to meet at the cemetery.

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Rev. Charles William Davis, age 92, of Benton; went to be with his Lord and Savior at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the Brushy Cemetery of Harco with Pastor James Clardy officiating. Military Honors will take place at the graveside services. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Charles was born on November 23, 1928, in Hurst, Illinois, the son of Charlie Davis and Elosie (Carnahan) Davis. He married the former Helen Fay Trent on March 30, 1960 and she preceded him in death on November 17, 2006.

Mr. Davis was a Pentecost-minister, having served for many years at the Ward Street Full Gospel Church of Benton.

He was a retired die-setter with Norge Industries of Herrin.

Rev. Davis enjoyed preaching the gospel, reading his bible, playing the guitar, and worshiping his Lord and Savior.

Surviving are three children: Dwight Davis & wife Diana of Tamaroa, IL, Vivian Lynn Sutliff and husband Ron of Olive Branch, MS, Thelma Sullivan of California; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; a brother Jesse Davis of Creal Springs, IL; two sisters: Sara Baxter of Bascan, FL, Marilyn Tuttle of Sharon, TN; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a daughter Mary Devonda Davis; a grandson Mark Davis; a granddaughter Christy Simpson; two brothers Dewel and Allen; and three sisters: May, Zora and Addie.

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Mary Havlovic, 101, of Sesser, passed away on Monday July 19, 2021.

She was born on May 11, 1920 in Rosemont, IL to Benjamin and Hilda (Behrends) Truax. She married Donald Havlovic on April 2, 1949 and he preceded her in death on April 11, 1995.

She is survived by nephews James (Deborah) McCoy and Roy Truax and numerous neices nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers and one sister.

Graveside services for Mary will be on Thursday July 22, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Mt Auburn Cemetery in Mt Auburn, IL with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery.

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Shirley Rose Wilkerson, 78, of Johnston City passed away Sunday afternoon, July 18, 2021.

She was born in Franklin County, IL on Dec. 26, 1942, the daughter of Raymond and Oveda (Neal) Gulley.

She was first married to Jim Hutchens and later married Bobby Wilkerson. Mr. Wilkerson preceded her in death on April 25, 1998.

Mrs. Wilkerson was retired as a caseworker for the State of Illinois, and was a member of the North Benton Baptist Church. She liked to travel and visit family. She enjoyed her plants and her garden.

Mrs. Wilkerson is survived by her son, Eric Hutchens and wife Lynn, of Greenwood, SC; a daughterm Karen Pickering, and husband Bill, of Christopher, IL: grandchildren, Alecia Davis (Brian), Ashley Hutchens, Matt Hutchens (Taylor), Brandi Alexander (Lee), Ryan Miller (Brandon); great-grandchildren, Skylar, Riley, Alaina, Emric, Kane and Gavin; a sister, Judy Border, of Benton, IL.

Mrs. Wilkerson was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bobby Wilkerson, and by a sister, Sharon Trill.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

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Nancy Elaine “Shorty” Tasky, age 78, of Benton; passed away at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at the Benton Healthcare and Rehab Center of Benton.

Her wishes were to be cremated.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Benton, with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the church.

Cremation services are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Nancy was born on February 25, 1943, in Franklin County, Illinois; the daughter of Virgil Moore and Fern (Cashen) Moore. She married Bill E. Tasky on September 6, 1958; and he survives.
Mrs. Tasky was a former waitress having worked at Engert’s Café, Circle Drive and the Holiday Inn. She also formerly worked as a beautician. Later she became an LPN and worked for almost 30 years as a nurse. She retired from the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.

Shorty loved shopping, especially for shoes, watches, and purses. She collected Tiffany lamps; and loved to supervise Bill in their garden.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Benton.

Surviving is her ex-husband Bill Tasky of Benton; two daughters: Kim Mandrell and husband Mike of Benton, Christine Richardson of Benton; a son William David Tasky of Virginia; grandchildren: Heather Young and husband Keith of Benton, John Tasky and wife Heather of West Frankfort, Lacey Cooksey and husband Andrew of Thompsonville, Michael David Tasky of Virginia, Sabrina Tasky of Virginia, Damian Parker and wife Amanda of Murfreesboro, TN; great-grandchildren: Alex, Jace, Grayson, Dexter and Adylynne; a brother David Cummings of Benton; a half-sister Rebecca Robinson of Zeigler..

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter Terry Lynn Tasky; a son Bruce Allen Tasky; and a son-in-law D.T. Richardson.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Nancy Tasky, to the Franklin County Animal Shelter 13163 Oddfellow Lane, Benton, Illinois 62812.
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David Allen Hatchett, 55, of Benton, IL died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at his home. David was born December 24, 1965, in Murphysboro, IL the son of Donald and Elaine Hatchett. He served in the United States Army with an honorable discharge after graduating Benton High School.

David was a thoughtful brother and son and enjoyed music, forensic documentaries, old movies, and a good laugh in his pastime. When it came to culture, he frequently mentioned that he had always felt he had been born in an era too late. David was a cancer survivor of recent years.

Surviving relatives include his brothers, Jon Hatchett and wife Becky of West Frankfort, IL, Daniel Hatchett and wife Perlen of Benton, IL, Jeremy Hatchett of Benton, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents. David was a gentle man who was loved and will be greatly missed.

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

Visitation will be from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2021, at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. July 20, 2021 at the funeral home with Pastor Jason Todd officiating. Burial will be in the Plasters Grove Cemetery, Thompsonville, IL.

Online condolences may be made at www.patefh.com