Madlyn Carol McClintock, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Madlyn was born in Corinth, Illinois to Alvia and Ruby Sullivan on June 14, 1944; she passed away on September 24, 2020.

She had six brothers and sisters and two of her siblings are still living; Phillip Sullivan of Benton, Illinois and Virginia Dorris of Benton, Illinois. Madlyn met Gerald McClintock, and married him June 30, 1962. They were blissfully married for 29 years until Gerald passed away in 1991. She and Gerald have three sons, Darmon McClintock and his wife Billie of Nags Head, North Carolina, Floyd McClintock and his son Sean of La Vergne, Tennessee and Don McClintock his wife Sheri of Peoria, Arizona and their three children Megan and husband Joshua Vold, Mallory and her fiancé Jacob Geach and Joshua McClintock. After Gerald’s passing, she married Denzyle McClintock in 1994.

Madlyn moved to Arizona to live with her son Don and his family in July of 2011. She spent her time gardening, shopping, being with her dogs, and watching her favorite soap operas. In her years in Arizona she watched her three grandchildren graduate from high school, and then watched her oldest granddaughter Megan marry Joshua Vold in March of 2020. She then celebrated the engagement of her other granddaughter Mallory to Jacob Geach in July of 2020. She was also preparing to celebrate being a Great-Grandmother in 2021. She spoke with her two sons Darmon and Floyd; and her grandson Sean often and loved hearing about each of their lives and everything that they were accomplishing. She was proceeded in death by her two husbands, brother-in-law- Richard (Kurt) McClintock, daughter-in-law; Lisa McClintock, her Parents, and four siblings. She is survived by her sons and their families, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed by everyone in the family, and her legacy of love will continue on.

A private service will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona.
Locally, a Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2020 at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton, with Pastor Rick McClintock officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the services.

Due to Health Concerns related to the Coronavirus COVID-19, Graveside services are limited to 50 people at one time; facial coverings are recommended; and social distancing should be observed. If you are sick, please stay at home.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Madlyn, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Dianne Lynn Holloway, age 62, of Benton, passed away at 2:00 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Benton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Dianne’s wishes were to be cremated.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held from Noon to 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2020 at the Benton Housing Community Center, East Main Street, Benton, Illinois; with Lori Fitzpatrick officiating.

Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the cremation arrangements.

Due to Health Concerns related to COVID-19: services are limited to 50 people at one time; facial coverings are required; and social distancing should be observed. If you are sick, please stay at home.

Dianne was born July 5, 1958 in Benton, the daughter of Tex Holloway and Mildred (Elam) Holloway.

She was a homemaker.

Dianne enjoyed shopping, playing board games and card games, and making jewelry.

Surviving are her two sons: Christopher Chaney of Carbondale, and Dennis Chaney of Johnston City; a granddaughter Ella Dianne Chaney; a brother Rolland Holloway and wife Judy of Benton; a sister Donna Bonham and husband Mark of Greensboro, NC; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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

Stewart B. Hungate, age 81, of Thompsonville, passed away at 2:40 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Helia Healthcare of Benton.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton with Rev. Bert Mitchell officiating. Friends and family are asked to go directly to the cemetery. The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the services.

Due to Health Concerns related to the Coronavirus COVID-19, Graveside services are limited to 50 people at one time; facial coverings are recommended; and social distancing should be observed. If you are sick, please stay at home.

Stewart was born on July 28, 1939 in Benton, the son of Paul R. Hungate and Gaye (Daniels) Hungate. He married the former Delories “June” Talley on March 20, 1963. Together they shared 40 years of marriage until her death on July 8, 2003.

He was a retired laborer with the Alton Steel Mill.

He was of the Baptist faith.

Stewart enjoyed fishing, hunting, and trading. He raised and trained Beagle Hounds with AKC Beagle Kennel.

Surviving are two sons: David B. Hungate of Thompsonville, Stewart V. Hungate and wife Melissa of Benton; five grandchildren: Cassy Shamp and husband Matthew, Latasha Hungate, Erica Hensley and husband Ben, Tayler Hungate and wife Ashlee, Grante Hungate and fiancée Madison McGuire; eight great-grandchildren; a sister Lina Zimmerman; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son Paul Dean Hungate; and a sister Pauline Bono.

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

Merna S. Wilkerson, 84, of Benton, passed away at 5:12 p.m., on Friday, September 25, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 5, 1936, to Roy and Pearl (Odum) Wade in West Frankfort. She was a member of the Thompsonville Eastern Star and Benton Eagles Auxiliary.

Merna is survived by her son, Lonnie D. Atwood; daughter, Connie Grimes; four step-daughters, Kathy Priddy, Peggy Clem, Carla Owen, and Dana Wilkerson, a brother, Eldon Wade, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Rual and Pearl Wade, former husband, Alva Dean Atwood, second husband, Richard Summers, former husband, Curtis Wilkerson, son, Leroy E Atwood, step-son, Mitchell Wilkerson, brother, Leroy Wade, sister, Shelby Roberts and aunt, Florence King, and special friend, Jack Williams.

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

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 28, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 28, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Following the service, burial will take place in the Brady Cemetery, Akin, IL.

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

Wanda Lee Smothers, age 84 of Adkins, TX and formerly of Benton; passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at home with her family.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2020 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton. Burial will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2020 at the Leffler Funeral Home.

Due to Health Concerns related to COVID-19: Visitation and Funeral services are limited to 50 people at one time; facial coverings are required; and social distancing should be observed. If you are sick, please stay at home.

Wanda Lee Smothers was born on February 12, 1936, in Benton, the daughter of Charles and Mary Minor.

She was a former member of the Benton Garden Club and the Eastern Star.

Wanda re-located to Adkins, TX in 2006 to be closer to her daughter and family. She enjoyed attending exercise class, drawing and painting classes, and especially evenings watching movies with her family.

Surviving is her loving daughter Sheryl Daley and husband Barry of Adkins, TX; three grandchildren: Rachel Daley, Adam Daley, Jacob Daley and wife Elizabeth; four great-grandchildren: Isabella Nehf and husband Isaac Torees, Simon Daley, Troy Hudek, Meredith Daley; a great-great-granddaughter Penelope Torres; three siblings: Betty Cunningham, Charles Minor and wife Darlene, Lindell Minor and wife Norma; and many nieces and nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved Rollin “Tom” Turner; brother and sister-in-law Bill and Edith Minor; and a brother-in-law Harry Cunningham .

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

Sharon Ann Crotty, age 80, of Thompsonville, passed away at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital of Evansville, Indiana.

Mrs. Crotty’s wishes are to be cremated with no public services at this time.

Cremation arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Sharon was born on March 12, 1940 in Chicago, IL; the daughter of Joseph and Sophie McGiven. She was married to Maurice Crotty and he preceded her in death in June of 2009.

She was a member of St. Cajetan Roman Catholic Church of Chicago.

Mrs. Crotty formerly worked as a CAN with St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island, IL.

She enjoyed reading and watching sports, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Surviving are her three living children: Maurice Crotty of Thompsonville, Lisa Law of Thompsonville, and Michael Crotty of Herrin; Eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two sons Rick and Brian.

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