Minnie O. Clinton, 100, of Ewing passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Centralia Manor.

Minnie was born in Franklin County. IL on September 29, 1919, the daughter of Loran & Clitie (Marshall) Williams.
She married Wendell Clinton in December of 1937 and he preceded her in death in August of 1986.
Mrs. Clinton attended Williams Chapel Missionary Baptist Church until it became Emmaus Road Baptist Church where she was a member. She was a farm wife, growing up on a farm and living on a farm her entire life.
Mrs. Clinton is survived by three sons, Carroll Clinton, of Paducah, KY, Leon Clinton, and wife Karen, of Graham, TX and Gale Clinton, and wife Judy, of Ewing, IL; granddaughters Diana Bushue, and husband Duane, of Benton, IL, Suzanne Clinton, and Amanda Melton, of Paducah, KY, Christina Bartel, and husband Jeff, of Bloomington, IL and Angela Vale, and husband Dave, of Bloomington, IL; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Clinton was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four sisters-Lois Smith, Mary Rose, Bertha Dalby and Loraine Cochrane and by a brother, Howard Williams.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Monday, March 9th at the Johnston Funeral Home in Ina with Pastor Marty Ellsworth officiating. Burial will be in the Kirk Cemetery in Ina. Visitation will be after 10:00 A.M. on Monday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.johnstonfuneralhome.com

Harry Thomas Mutchek, 79, of Benton, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on April 4, 1940, to John and Margaret (Polensek) Mutchek in Orient, IL. On July 14, 1984, he married Laura Hackelton, and she preceded him in death.

Per Harry’s request cremation will take place.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

Daina Jean Dawson, 56, of Christopher, passed away on Monday March 2, 2020.
She was born on February 28, 1964 in Benton to Lindell and Jean (Gilbreath) Furlow.

She is survived by her parents Lindell and Jean Furlow of Christopher; one daughter Ashley (Rob) Barrett of Sesser; two grandchildren Logan Barrett and Lillian Barrett and one sister Susan (Glenn) Pinkham of Valier.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Danielle Dawson.

Graveside services will be on Friday March 6, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Harrison Cemetery in Buckner. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the graveside service.
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Betty Lou Hammond, 84, of Benton passed away Monday night March 2, 2020 at Stonebridge Nursing & Rehab Center in Benton.

She was born in Franklin County, IL on January 31, 1936 the daughter of Raymond & Ida (Launius) Akin.
She was a Sunday School Teacher for many years and served the Lord all her life.

Mrs. Hammond is survived by a daughter, Paula Jean Christensen, of California; three sons, Randy Edward Hammond, of Alabama, Richard Dean Hammond, and wife Edna, of Percy and Danny Len Hammond, and wife LaDonna, of West Frankfort, IL; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Ray Akin and Gary Akin, and wife Barbara, all of Benton.

Mrs. Hammond was preceded in death by her parents, by a daughter, Sheila Kay Hammond, by a son, George Marshall Hammond, by a granddaughter, Malaha Augusta Hammond and by four brothers, William Edward Akin, Chris Junior Akin, Leroy Akin & Clifford Akin.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 5th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Chris Hammonds officiating.

Burial will be in the Brady Cemetery in Akin. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church, Sunday School Class.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuenralhome.com

Karen Rogers Crowe, 63, of West Frankfort departed this life at 10:40 A.M. on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Karen was born January 29, 1957 in West Frankfort, the daughter of Robert G. Rogers, Sr. and Shirley (Bell) Rogers.

She was of the Baptist Faith, a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed time visiting with family and friends, and she loved her dog Zoie.

Survivors include three daughters, Jamie(Wilson) Robertson of St. Louis, Jennifer(Wilson) Coleman of Benton and Randi Burns of Carbondale, a son, Charles(Bobby) Burns, Jr. of Royalton; 8 grandchildren, a sister, Debbie(Rogers) Hare of Indiana and a brother, Robert G. Rogers, Jr. of West Frankfort.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Shelia and Robin Rogers. Visitation services will be held on Friday, February 28th from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, IL.

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

Rosaline Louise Crofford, 97, of Thompsonville, IL, passed away at 1:19 p.m., on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Stonebridge Senior Living Center, Benton, IL, surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 11, 1922, to Edward and Minnie (Anderson) Alexander in Poplar Bluff, MO. Rosaline was a homemaker . On October 6, 1945, she married Leonard Crofford in Hammond, IN, to this union they had five children. Rosaline and Leonard lived in Thompsonville, IL.

Rosaline was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Her family meant the world to her and she enjoyed cooking them cookies. She loved playing board games and cards and was very competitive. She enjoyed fishing and big table puzzles.

She is survived by her loving spouse of 75 years, Leonard Crofford; four children, Ronnie Crofford of West City, IL, Diane Lenz and husband Larry of Galesburg, IL, Leonard Crofford and wife Gail of Lake Village, IN, and Sharon Wright and husband Ron of Bailey, CO; twelve grandchildren, Ronnie Crofford and wife Uney, Mark Crofford and wife Pat, Scott Crofford, Jamie Marlow and wife Annette, Michelle Early, Josh Marlow and wife Misty, Derrek Crofford and wife Christie, Jonathan Crofford and wife Tina, Brandon Wright, Ashley Murphy and husband Shawn, Bradly Wright, Kaily Wright; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Luhman.

Rosaline was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Minnie Alexander; one daughter, Connie Watson; one grandson, Rod Watson; and 11 brothers and sisters.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 South Main St., Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 28, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020, 10:00 a.m., at Pate Funeral Home, with Rev. Howard Johnson, officiating. Burial will follow services at Denning Cemetery, West Frankfort, IL.

Memorials contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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