Wanda Louise Frost, 75, of Benton, IL passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 17, 2019 at SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.

She was born in Benton, IL on Oct. 23, 1944, the daughter of Marion & Oma (Jones) Roberts.
She married Charles “Eddie” Frost on May 19, 1962, and he preceded her in death on May 27, 2004.

Mrs. Frost was a member of South Benton Baptist Church, and attended New Hope Baptist Church in Benton.

Mrs. Frost was a dedicated mother of five daughters and Mama to her grandchildren.

Mrs. Frost is survived by daughters, Cheryl Commean, and husband Kevin, of Benton, Melinda Mitchell, and husband Kenny, of Marion, IL, Cindy Bryan, and husband Anthony, of Logan, IL, Christy Harkins, and husband Steve, of West Frankfort and Tammy Wilcox, and husband Shawn, of Benton; Ashley and James Pritchard, Keri and Cyle Cavins, Caleb Shaw, Scott Mitchell, Kyle Mitchell, Samantha and Brian Gregg, Specialist Christopher Kinkade, U.S. Army, Kelsey Wilcox and Kortney Wilcox; five great-grandchildren, Hunter, Jasey, Cayson, Isaac and Annalise; sisters Carolyn and husband Lonnie McLearin, of Whittington, Jane Stowers, of Benton and Lucille and John Elko, of Benton; brother Vernon Roberts, of Benton and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Frost was preceded in death by her parents, husband, by a brother and sister-in-law: William and Linda Roberts and by a brother-in-law, Larry Stowers.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. William Hottensen officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Sharon M. Hall, age 76, of Benton, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Benton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Rev. Bert Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Sharon Mary Jane Hall was born on October 1, 1943 in Cambria, IL, the daughter of Virgil Swann and Maude (Robertson) Swann. She married Wesley Hall on January 23, 1960, and he preceded her in death on March 27, 1997.

Mrs. Hall was a member of the West City Baptist Church. She was a faithful member and song leader, until her health would not allow her to attend. Sharon loved her church and her church family.

Sharon worked with Continental Tire of Mt. Vernon, where she worked in the bead room section of manufacturing.

She loved Chicago Cubs baseball, attending her church, singing, dancing, going on car rides around the lake, and especially loved spending time with her family. She was also known for her sassiness and sarcasm.

Surviving are four children: Lonnie Hall and wife Alice of West Frankfort, Kathy Todd and husband Dennis of Benton, Tracie Kalata and husband Brian of Buffalo, NY, Kelli Hall of Benton; grandchildren: Eric Williams and wife Misty, Emily Cook, Jeremy Cook, Nick Hall and wife Chelsea, Allen Hall, Amy Jo Hall, Jamie Todd, Ryan Hall, Josh Bettis, Chelsea Hughes, Lindsey Smith and husband Steven; great-grandchildren: Gracie Hall, Faith Cook, Lincoln Williams, Jackson Williams, Chantel Williams, Addison Smith, Stella Settlemoir; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; an infant son Michael Hall; five sisters and two brothers.

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

William Thomas Lampley, Sr., age 89, of Benton, passed away at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Stonebridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Benton.

Per Tom’s wishes, he will be cremated.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton, with Rev. Dean Severin officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery on Monday for the Graveside service. Arrangements are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

William Thomas Lampley was born on December 30, 1929 in Benton, the son of Andrew Lampley and Gertrude Ellen (Woods) Lampley. He married the former Peggy Joan Thomas on September 15, 1951. Together they shared 62 years of marriage, until her death on October 31, 2013.
Mr. Lampley was a retired self-employed brick mason. He also formerly worked for the City of Benton Water Plant.

He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.
Tom was a member of the Benton Masonic Lodge #64 A.F. & A.M., Benton American Legion Post# 280, Operating Engineers Local, and the Brick Layers Union.

He was of the Baptist faith.

Tom enjoyed playing the guitar, fishing, and wood crafting.
Survivors include three children: William Thomas Lampley, Jr. and wife Renee of West Frankfort, Marilyn and husband Bruce Zoller of DuQuoin, Tim Lampley of DuQuoin; seven grandchildren: Shawn Loss, Alicia Gregg, Ben Lampley, Julie Lampley, Marcus Lampley, Joey Lampley, Brandy Metten; eleven great-grandchildren; two brothers: Paul Lampley and wife Diane of Buckner, Everett Lampley of Benton; a sister Mary and husband Wayne Summers of West Frankfort; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Lampley was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two brothers: Donald Lampley, Sr., Archie L. Lampley, Sr.; two infant sisters: Dorothy and Lula Belle Lampley; and a sister-in-law Mary Lampley.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of William Thomas Lampley, Sr., to the Alzheimer’s Association, and can be dropped off or mailed to the Leffler Funeral Home.
To leave online condolences to the family or to share memories of Mr. Lampley, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Wilma Lee Cockrum, 94, of Sesser, IL passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 9, 2019 at her home in Sesser.

She was born on July 29, 1925 in Sesser, the daughter of Goldman Alfred & Fannie Mae (Harrison) Tucker.

She married Coy I. Cockrum on Aug. 31, 1942, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 25, 2003.
Mrs. Cockrum along with her husband owned & operated Coy & Wilma’s Campground & Bait Shop from 1972 to 2012. She was a member of the Hazel Dell Free Will Baptist Church.

Mrs. Cockrum is survived by her children, Connie Hammond, and husband Larry, of Sesser, Coy Deon Cockrum, and wife Vickee, of Benton, IL and Danny Cockrum, of Sandwich, IL; grandchildren Larry Don Hammond, of Sesser, Rich Hammond, and wife Amy, of Sesser, Scott Cockrum, and wife Elizabeth, of Pace, FL, Gina Williams, and husband Scott, of West Frankfort, IL, Chris Cockrum, of San Diego, CA, Melissa Cushman, of Athens; 11 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Ermalee Conner, Mazie Hamilton, Afton Lampley and Donna Tucker. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and many special friends.

Mrs. Cockrum was preceded in death by her parents, husband, by a brother, Dempsey Tucker; by one sister, Idella Montgomery, and by several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Ann Schwengel officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation will be after 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

For those who wish, memorials may be made to SSM Hospice.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Mary Beth Prusha, age 60, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at her home.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Rev. Phillip Kennedy officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday at the Leffler Funeral Home.

Mary Beth Prusha was born on July 27, 1959 in Waukegan, IL, the daughter of William Stockton and Jean Ellen (Redding) Stockton.

Mary worked as an LPN with the McLeansboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Prior to working in McLeansboro, she worked for Mt. Vernon Health Care Center. She loved being a nurse, and especially loved taking care of her patients and residents.

She was of the Catholic Faith.

Mary loved her grandchildren, and especially enjoyed all the times they spent together. She enjoyed going to the movies, drinking coffee, watching NYPD Blue and ER.

She was known for her love being with her family, and she adored her time with her parents.

Surviving is her three daughters: Jessica Dawson and partner Tiffany Campbell of Collinsville, IL, Tiffany Prusha of Benton, Leah Stone and fiancée David Loucks of Marion, IL; her mother Jean Stockton of Waukegan, IL; six grandchildren: Ethan Prusha, Cameron Dawson, Taylor Dawson, Jacob Wilkerson, Julianne Stone, Willa Prusha; a sister Susan Gonzalez and husband John of Waukegan, IL; three brothers: William Stockton, Jr. of Racine, WI, Thomas Stockton of Rock Island, IL, Eric Stockton and wife Toni of Hendersonville, TN; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father; and three brothers: James Stockton, Steven Stockton, and Joseph Stockton; and a niece Samantha Stockton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mary Beth Prusha Memorial Service at GoFundMe.com

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

Frank Vercellino of Mulkeytown, IL, passed peacefully to be with his beloved Berniece at 6:07 pm, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. His family was at his side. He was the son of Italian immigrants; a heritage of which he was very proud.

His services will be held at the St. Andrew Catholic Church in Christopher on Tuesday, November 5, with visitation from 10am to 1:00 pm at the church. The funeral mass will be at 1:00 pm with Fr. Urban Osuji officiating. Burial will be at St. Andrew Cemetery in Christopher.

Frank was born on September 12, 1929, in Valier. He and Berniece were married on September 14, 1950. He was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and wife, Berniece (Bufford) Vercellino, his parents, John B. Vercellino and Angeline T. (Richardi) Vercellino; two brothers, Joe Vercellino and John B.Vercellino, Jr; two sisters-in-law, Madelyn (Stoffel) Vercellino and Louise (Bufford) Hoffmann, and four brothers-in-law Marvin Bufford and Bennie Bufford, Bernard Hoffmann and Chuck Feltmeyer.

Survivors include a Daughter, Sandy Vercellino Laur (Nick) of Sesser and son Steve Vercellino (Terry) of Mulkeytown. He has 6 grandchildren who were the light of his life, Brian Laur (Dana), Erin Basso (Chip), Lacey Hagerman (Danny), Steve Vercellino (Alyssa), John Vercellino (Johnel) and Chris Bial. He also has 5 great grandchildren Reid and Reagan Basso, Delaney, Patrice, and Banx Laur and a great granddaughter on the way.

Frank was always a hardworking man dedicated to taking care of his family. He had worked at many jobs including the Old Ben 21 coal mine until his retirement; but most of all, he was a farmer. He loved the land and working it was one of his greatest pleasures. He was also a huge sports enthusiast not only playing several sports and refereeing, but watching his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren every time he could.

Frank was a lifetime member of St. Andrew Catholic church in Christopher, IL and the Christopher Knights of Columbus, of which he was a founding member in 1954.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Andrew Chapel Fund or Hospice of Southern Illinois in Marion. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is handling arrangements.
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