Charles Panzier-Sesser, IL

Charles Panzier, 83, of Sesser, passed away on March 23, 2019.

He was born on June 15, 1935 in Jefferson County, IL to Theodore Joseph and Dorothy Marie (Loucks) Panzier. He is survived uncles Harold (Barbara) Loucks of Sesser and Clifford (Nancy) Loucks of Benton. He is also survived by several cousins.

Graveside services will be on Thursday March 28, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Maple Hill Cemetery with Brother Mark Miller officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery. For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

Michael “Mike” Edwards – West Frankfort, IL

Michael “Mike” A. Edwards, 66, of West Frankfort, passed away at 9:46 p.m., on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Helia Healthcare of Benton.

He was born on April 4, 1952, to Lloyd and Virginia Edwards in DuQuoin, IL. He was a graduate of Pinckneyville High School and then went on to graduate with a Bachelors in Forestry from SIUC. Michael retired as a Park Ranger at Rend Lake for the United States Army Corp of Engineers after 25 years.

Michael was a member of Redemption Church in Johnston City, IL. He was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed being outdoors , sharing the Lord’s Gospel, and helping others.

Michael is survived by his loving son, Joshua Edwards and wife Cassandra of Christopher, IL; two grandchildren, Nevaeh and Jaxon; and one brother, Steve Edwards.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Virginia Edwards.

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

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2019, 1:00 p.m., at the funeral home, with the Rev. Robbey Smith, officiating.

Memorials contributions may be made to Redemption Church, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Rosie Ann Gaither — Thompsonville, IL

Rosie Ann Gaither, 79, of Thompsonville, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the Kindred Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was born on August 27, 1939, to Everette and Maude (McClintock) Isaacs in Benton, IL.

Rosie was a member of the Thompsonville First Baptist Church. She was a loving sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. On Tuesday’s Rosie enjoyed sewing and making quilts at the church with her dear friends.

She is survived by her three sons, Kenny Isaacs, Wayne Gaither and wife Kim, and Tracy Isaacs; three daughters, Patricia Bowers, JoAnn Roberson and husband Dan, and Michelle Shaw; five brothers, Ben Isaacs, Everette Isaacs, Aden Isaacs and wife Mary, Fred Isaacs and wife Lola, Justin Isaacs; two sisters, Ruby Arview and Ronda Taskoski; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends.

She was preceded in death by father, Everette Isaacs; mother, Maude Isaacs; husband, Kenneth Gaither; grandson, Ryan Michael Isaacs; daughter-in-law, Sherry Isaacs; son-in-law, Evert Bowers; and a brother-in-law, Ron Taskoski.

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

Visitation will be held Friday, March 22, 2019, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 22, 2019, 1:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with Rev. John Robinson, officiating.

Burial will take place in the Plasters Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Thompsonville First Baptist Church, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Carlton Ray Owens – Thompsonville, IL

Carlton Ray Owens, age 41, of Thompsonville, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Franklin Hospital Emergency Room in Benton.

Memorial Celebration of Life Services will be announced at a future date.

Leffler Funeral Home, of Benton, has been entrusted with the cremation services.

Carlton Ray Owens was born on January 29, 1978 in Houston, TX, the son of Gayle Lucille Owens. He was engaged to Melissa Linger of Thompsonville.

Mr. Owens was an over-the-road-truckdriver with Merica Logistics, of Fort Wayne, IN.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran. And, he was of the Catholic Faith.

Carl enjoyed hunting and fishing. He took pride in his family and his work’ and especially loved spending time with his family.

Surviving is his fiancé Melissa Linger of Thompsonville, four sons: Darion Owens of Sullivan, MO, Hunter Warren, Ranger Owens, and Parker Owens all of Thompsonville; his mother Gayle Hinkle of Sullivan, MO; two sisters: Theresa Guhr and husband Eric of Versailles, MO, Regina Scheffer and husband Kit of Eldon, MO; Melissa’s family including her father: Jeff Warren and Faye Mason of Thompsonville; mother: Sheri Downey and husband Charles “Chuck” of Wayne City; three sisters: Jennifer Risinger and husband Bill of Clarksville, TN, Kimberly Downey and partner Laura McGill of Fairfield, Chelsea Trusty of West Frankfort; a brother: Jason Warren of West Frankfort.

Carl was preceded in death by his father.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Carlton Ray Owens, and, may be sent to Leffler Funeral Home 401 East Main Street, Benton, IL 62812.

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

Roy E. Rone – Marion, IL

Roy Eugene Rone, 57, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Herrin Hospital.

He was born on November 26, 1961, to Robert and Shirley (Thomas) Rone in Chicago, IL.
Roy loved his family dearly. He enjoyed playing his guitar, listening to music, painting, and fixing cars.

He is survived by his son, Ryder Rone; daughter, China Rone; one grandchild, Rue Rone; two brothers, Roger Rone and Robert Rone; one sister, Roberta Bayless; and his loving companion, Lisa Capobianco; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Rone; mother, Shirley Rone; two brothers, Ronnie Rone and Ricky Rone; a step-son, Dominic Logioco and his ashes will be buried with Roy per his request.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL, 62812.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2019, 2:00 pm at Brady Cemetery, Akin, IL.

Memorials contributions may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Joyce Blondell Watkins – Benton, IL

Joyce Blondell Watkins, 85, of Benton, IL passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at her home.
She was born in Trenton, Tennessee on February 21, 1934, the daughter of Elonzo & Pearl (Abbott) Smith.

Mrs. Watkins was a member of the Fires of Revival Church in Benton. She was was retired from the Rock Island Arsenal.
She is survived by her sister, Mary Carroll, and husband Jack, of Columbia, MO; brother Joseph Schelsky, and wife Sandy, of St. Louis, Mo; grandson Joshua and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Watkins was preceded in death by her Parents, by a Daughter- Donna Johnson, by a Son-Eddie Dean Watkins, by a Sister-Janet Marie Parker, by a Sister-Edith Baumhardt, by a Brother-James Schelsky & by a Brother-Rusty Burns.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, March 22nd at The Fires of Revival Church in Benton with Rev. Dean Severin officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Thursday at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, and after 12:00 Noon on Friday until the funeral at the Church.

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

Delmar Jones-Sesser, IL

Delmar Jones, 94, of Sesser, passed away on March 18, 2019.

He was born on February 6, 1925 in Sesser to Stanley and Thelma Pauline (Webb) Jones. He married Sarah (Bowlby) Jones on February 14, 1946 and she preceded him in death on November 14, 1997.

He is survived by his children Linda (Michael) Schoener of The Villages, Florida and Thomas Jones of Chatham, IL; grandchildren Gina (Greg) Risley, Tara Martin, Joshua Jones, Zachary Jones; great grandchildren Martin (Stephanie) Tregoning, Austin Risley, Leo Jones and Rory Jones; great great grandchildren Aubree Rae and Paetyn Joelene Tregoning.

He was a WWII veteran serving in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion Bates Post # 560, V.F.W. Cox Post # 4753, NRA and Quail Unlimited. He was a Barber in Sesser for over 60 years and will be greatly missed by the community of Sesser.

Funeral services will be on Saturday March 23, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Mark Miller officiating. Military Rites will be performed by the Sesser VFW and American Legion. Visitation will be on Friday March 22, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 Pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Sesser VFW or to the Southern Illinois Honor Flight and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

Louise Fields Webb – Ewing, IL

Louise Fields Webb, 95, of Ewing, IL passed away in the early morning on Friday, March 15, 2019, at The Anchor of River to River Community of Marion, IL.

She was born on December 16, 1923, to Albert and Alta (Moore) Fields in Hamilton County, IL. Louise was a homemaker and mother. On November 27, 1947, she married Monroe J. Webb.

Louise was a member of Enfield United Methodist Church of Enfield, IL., attended Liberty Baptist Church of Ewing, IL., and Middle Fork-Salem Primitive Baptist Church, Benton, IL. She was also a member of Home Extention Unit, an Election Judge for Northern Township, 4-H Leader, Ewing Grade School PTA and homeroom mother. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Janice Baker of Dixon, KY, Joyce (Randy) Kane of Swansea, IL, Debbie (Ronnie) York of Enfield, IL, and Sharon (Jerry) Corn of Benton, IL; five granddaughters, Kelly (Matt) Gleeson Whitney of Smithton, IL, Jill (Thomas) Louise Baker Meisel of Dixon, KY, Shannon (Ryan) York Webb of Carmi, IL, Kristen (Grant) York Anderson of Benton, KY, Madison Hewitt of Benton, IL; one grandson, James (Kelly) Monroe Gleeson of Silverspring, MD; three great-granddaughters, Allison Meisel of Dixon, KY, Catherine Whitney of Smithton, IL, Charlotte Gleeson of Smithton, IL; five great-grandsons, Tommy Meisel of Dixon, KY, Cole Kingston of Carmi, IL, Nicholas Whitney of Smithton, IL, Jack Gleeson of Silverspring, MD, Tyler Monroe Anderson of Calvert City, KY; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Louise was preceded in death by husband, Monroe Jones Webb; father, Albert Shannon Fields, Jr.; mother, Alta Madoline Fields; son, David Webb; grandson, Justin Matthew York; four brothers, Herman Fields, Opal Fields, Harold Fields, Robert “Bob” Fields, and two sisters, Fern Simpson Sneed and Lucille Englebright.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on Monday, March 18, 2018, at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, March 18, 2018, at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with Elder Roger Smith, officiating.

Burial will take place in the Middle Fork Cemetery in Ewing, IL.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Louise’s home caregivers, the caregivers and staff at the The Anchor of River to River Community of Marion, and Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

Edward “Tank” Connor-Christopher, IL

Edward “Tank” Lee Connor, 57, of Christopher, IL passed away on March 13, 2019.

He was born on July 23, 1961 to John Connor SR and Betty (Tindall) Dial.

He is survived by his mother Betty Dial of Christopher; step-daughter Khrysty Tolbert of Herrin; one brother Carlo (Carrie) Dial of Christopher; two sisters Robin (Robert) Lenard of Christopher and Tamela (Rick) Grammer of Christopher; and also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, and three brothers Delmar Tindall, Ricky Connor, and John Connor JR.

Funeral services will be on Monday March 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Rev Cecil Sullivan and Rev Jason Todd officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 PM until the time of the service at 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family, in care of Betty Dial and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

Terri (Toms) Schultz – Benton, IL

Terri Schultz, 60, of Benton passed away Tuesday morning, March 12, 2019.

She was born on October 8, 1958 in Benton, IL, the daughter of James Kenneth and Lula Mae (Moore) Toms.
She was employed at Big Muddy Correctional Facility. She enjoyed going to the movies. Her favorite thing was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Terri is survived by her daughters, Sarah Schultz, of Benton and Rachel Ledbetter, and husband James, of Virginia Beach, VA; three grandchildren, Bailey, James and Hudson; her mother, Lula Mae Toms, of Benton, brothers John Toms, and wife Brenda, of Benton, James Toms, Jr., and wife Jane, of Logan, IL and Larry Toms, and wife Terry, of Benton; sister Linda Girtman, and husband Marshall, of Sesser, IL.
Terri was preceded in death by her Father.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Burial will be in the Logan Cemetery. Visitation will be after 12 noon on Saturday at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home.

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

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