Betty Ann Anderton, 92, of Christopher, IL, passed away on August 26, 2019.

She was born on October 22, 1926 in Christopher to Ernest Everett and Goldie (Davis) Green. She married William “Bill” Anderton and he preceded her in death on March 23, 2001.

She is survived by her two sons Denny (Patty Rister) Anderton of Harrisburg and Mark (Donna) Anderton of Woodlawn; grandchildren Khorey Anderton of Mt Vernon, Alechia (Gabe) Sveda of Mulkeytown and Skylar Anderton of Nashville; great grandchildren Colin, Landon, Lilly, Sadie and Parker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother Richard Green.

She was a member of the Christopher Woman’s Club and was a member of the Red Hat Society.

Graveside services will be on Thursday August 29, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Masonic & IOOF Cemetery in Benton with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery.

The family requests no flowers and memorials can be made to Residential Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the cemetery.

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Barbara “Barb” A. Rich, 74, of Benton, passed away at 3:11 p.m., on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at the Herrin Hospital.

She was born on November 18, 1944, to Lewis and Verna (Clouse) Miles in Vandalia, IL. On May 26, 1967, she married Charles “Frank” Rich.

Barb was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She was a member of the Benton Elks Lodge 1234, where she was also employed as a cook. She received the honor of being named the 2015-2016 Elks Lady of the Year. Barb was a Cub Scout leader for many years. She was a dear friend to so many and had a heart of gold. Barb was an avid Benton Rangers fan and would quite frequently be seen at many sporting events.

She is survived by her loving sons, Steve (Cindy) Rich and Scott (Jackie) Rich; four grandchildren, Bryn Rich, Brock (Jenna) Rich, Carson (Morgan) Montgomery and Jake Rich; two great-grandchildren, Remington and Oliver; three brothers, Irvin (Linda) Miles, Dean Miles, Allen (Betty) Miles; five sisters, Carol (Bob) Patterson, Betty Phillips, Beverly (Jim) Eldridge, Nancy (Tom) Sieveking and Eva Rexroad; three brother-in-laws, Donald (Karen) Rich, Ronnie (Terralee) Rich, Loren (Sheila) Rich; and one sister-in-law, Verlia Dobsch.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Verna Miles; her loving husband, Charles F. “Frank” Rich; a sister-in-law, Beverly Miles; and two brother-in-laws, Jay Phillips and Bill Dobsch.

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

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Burial will take place in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the Benton Elks Lodge 1234, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Shirley Jean Phillips, age 82, of Benton, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the Phillips Cemetery of Ewing, with Rev. Don Bullard officiating. Visitation will be held privately for the family only. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.

Shirley was born on January 22, 1937 in Bessemer, MI, the daughter of Leo Connor and Edna Mabel (Miller) Connor. She married Robert C. Phillips on September 7, 1957, and he preceded her in death on March 29, 1996.

Mrs. Phillips was a homemaker and formerly attended the Jackson Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Benton.

Shirley enjoyed reading her Bible, listening to Roadhouse Country Music, watching Fox News, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

Mrs. Phillips is survived by her children: Edna Marie Jackson of Eldorado, IL, Gail Poole and husband Larry of Benton, IL, Jeffrey Phillips and wife Alicia of West Frankfort, IL, Bryan Phillips and wife Jessica of Akin, IL, Michael Phillips and wife Jennifer of Sesser, IL, David Phillips and significant other Debbie of Sparta, IL; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; siblings: Mary Silkwood and Judy Willis, both of St. Louis, MO, John Connor of Benton, KY, Gary Connor of Moline, IL, Dennis Connor of Alton, IL, Joyce Galioto of Buffalo, NY; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son Robert D. “Sonny” Phillips, 2 sisters, and a brother.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Shirley Jean Phillips, to the American Heart Association or to the American Diabetes Association.

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

Dorothy Jean Lipe, 81, of Sesser, passed away on August 20, 2019.
She was born on May 11, 1938 in Sesser to William and Alma (LeVault) Reiger. She married Kenneth Lipe and he survives of Sesser.

She is also survived by her children Mark Lipe of Texas, Steve (Joni) Lipe of Arizona, Suzanne Lipe of DuQuoin, Carl (Julie) Lipe of Denver, CO and Marvin Lipe of Marion; 11 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and 11 brothers and sisters Charley Reiger, Lawrence Reiger, Glenn Reiger, Kitty Santay, Bonnie Reiger, Alma Reiger, Irene Newell, Emma Smith, Luther Reiger, Lonnie Reiger and Bill Reiger.

Funeral services will be on Monday August 26, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Monday August 26, 2019 from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser, IL.
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Donald Lee Reed, 83, of Sesser passed away on August 19, 2019.

He was born on February 11, 1936 to Elmer and Hessie (Bowlin) Reed. He married Karin (Klonz) Reed on April 9, 1968 and she survives of Sesser.

He is also survived by three sisters Margie Reed Heifner of Benton, Beth Ann (Ron) Hilliard of Camorilla, CA and Edith (Lindell) Smothers of Murfreesboro, TN; also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers Maurice Reed, Harold Reed, Tom Reed and one infant brother Kenneth Reed.

Don was an avid fisherman and golfer. He was known for his “fish fry’s”, and also known as the best fish fryer in Southern Illinois. Furnishing and cooking fish for up to 60 people many times.

A memorial service will be on Saturday August 31, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday August 31, 2019 from 5:00 PM until the time of the memorial service at 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Sesser-Valier Food Pantry. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

Reva Lynnette Shockley Warren, 54, of Christopher, passed away on August 19, 2019.

She was born on April 2, 1965 to Virgil “Red” Shockley and Connie (Kelley) Odum. She is survived by her mother Connie (Tim) Odum of Christopher; her children Jason James Warren of Thompsonville and Chelsea Anne Trusty of West Frankfort; three grandchildren Connor James Warren, Cain Gabriel Trusty and Kalvin Xavier Trusty; brothers and sisters Dennis Johnston, Latausha Bullington, Victor Shockley and Kara Hobbs.

She was preceded in death by her father. Visitation will be on Wednesday August 21, 2019 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Her wishes were to be cremated after the visitation with burial at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser at a later date.

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Phyllis Ann Kopin. was born in Nashville, Illinois on July, 16, 1934, to parents Edward A. and Frieda G. Evilsizer. One of five children.

Phyllis grew up during the depression, times were hard, but due to the large garden and hunting done by her father and mother, the family always had enough to eat and a proper home. Phyllis learned the value of hard work from her parents. At a young age Phyllis went to work cleaning a doctor’s office. Later on, while she was attending high school, she worked at the Miner’s Hospital in Christopher, Illinois. There she worked and saved money to pay her way through Nurse’s College. Phyllis graduated Nurse’s College as a Registered Nurse. She later worked as a surgical nurse, the hospital pharmacy director, and eventually became the administrator of the Miner’s Hospital in Christopher.

Phyllis married John Kopin in 1959, and on June 6, 1962 gave birth to her only child, Andrew J. Kopin. Shortly after the birth of Andrew, John and Phyllis purchased some empty farmland and began construction of their home, where she and John raised Andrew, and both lived, until the present day.

Phyllis enjoyed her work as a nurse and was a super homemaker. She enjoyed decorating her home for every holiday and hosting formal dinners. Phyllis was a skilled baker, making picture perfect pies and cakes. She was also a highly skilled in her ability to crochet. When she entered her crochet quilts at the DuQuoin State Fair, and she won First and Second place that year.

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

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Pate Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 2:00 a.m., on Wednesday, August, 21, 2019, at Pate Funeral Home. Burial will follow services at the Saint Andrew’s Cemetery, Christopher, IL.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com