Alcletha “Chick” Murray Furlow, 98, of Russellville, KY formerly of Christopher, passed away on June 23, 2019.

She was born on January 14, 1921 in Sesser, IL to Arley Delmar and Lola Wanetia (Jones) Murray. She married Carl Furlow and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by her grandchildren Jeff (Kim) Furlow of Russellville, KY, Jennifer (Alan) Klein of Russellville, KY, Dawn Tarandy of Algonquin, IL, Allen (Cindy) McKeown of San Antonio, TX, Kelly (Danny) Flowers of Christopher, IL, Karla (John) Elder of West Frankfort, IL, John David (Lori) McKeown of West Frankfort, IL, Channa (Lloyd) Beardsley of Benton, IL, Erin Kinsey and fiancé Brad Absher of Marion, IL; two brothers Donald Ray (Loretta) Eubanks of Sesser, IL and Olen Ward (Vickie) Eubanks of Sesser, IL; and many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three children John Ennis Furlow, Delmar Ray Furlow, and Carol Jean McKeown, two Sisters Frances Friend and Juanita Dame, and three Brothers Edward Murray, Orville Murray and Stanley Eubanks.

She was a member of the Rend City Baptist Church and had worked in the sewing factories in Christopher, Zeigler and Herrin.

Funeral services will be on Saturday June 29, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother John West officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery in Sesser.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Rend City Baptist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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Terri Jean Quillman, 61, of Mt Vernon formerly of Sesser passed away on June 23, 2019.

She was born on June 26, 1957 in Cincinnati, OH to George Ort Sr. and Marlene (Roether) Ort.

She is survived by her children Andrew Hughes of West Frankfort, IL, Pamela Klug of Nashville, IL and Danny Hughes of Red Bud, IL; grandchildren Chelsea, Jacob, Kyle, Thomas, Megan, Kaylee and Ava; brothers and sisters Michael Ort of North Carolina, Pamela (Armondo) Camarillo of Sesser, Rosemary (Terry) Willis of Sesser, George (Maria) Ort of Sesser, Cheryl Ort of Sesser and Beverly (Michael) Wefels of Benton.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother David Ort.

Funeral services will be on Friday June 28, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home with Brother Chris Hottensen officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 5:00 PM until the time of the service at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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Joy Gay Reed of Benton, passed away at 9:52 a.m., on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019.

Joy lived in the Wheeling/Elm Grove, WV, area most of her life and with her “green thumb” was an avid gardener. Joy was very athletic as she enjoyed dancing, particularly line dancing, aerobics, water aerobics, walking and babysitting her grandchildren. Also she was very active as a member of Stone Presbyterian Church of Elm Grove where she served as a Deacon, Elder, member of the kitchen crew, Hunger Cupboard volunteer and much more. Joy was an exceptional cook and particularly enjoyed working with the church group that participated in the Wheeling soup kitchen. Joy participated in a close knit bible study group that met for 40+ years.

When Joy was 75 she moved to Benton, IL, to be closer to her son Larry Wilson and his family. Joy joined Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton where she participated in several activities and groups. Joy loved to travel and meet new people. She took numerous bus trips visiting various states but especially enjoyed foreign travels.

She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Donald Wilson in 1950 and Willis Reed in 1997; her parents Paul (Petie) Porter on November 11, 1966, and Naomi Nice Porter on October 14, 1949; and her first son Gregory Wilson June 23, 2013.

Surviving include one son Larry Wilson and wife Resi, of Benton IL; a daughter-in-law Pamela Wilson of Walsenburg, CO; grandchildren, LaRe (CA), Wendi (IL), Erik (IL), Steve (CO), Russ (CO), and Gabe (CO) and 18 great-grandchildren.

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

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Immanuel Baptist Church, Benton, IL.

Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2019, following visitation at the church with the Rev. Sammy Simmons officiating.

Online condolences may be given at www.patefh.com

Greyson Eli Key was stillborn at 2:11 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2019 at the SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.

Per the parent’s request; there will be no public services.
Arrangements are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Greyson Eli Key is survived by his parents Jessica Marie Davis and Frankie Issac Key, both of Benton; grandparents: Susan Davis of Benton, John Sutton of Christopher, Connie Sutton of Missouri, and Kendra Key of Christopher; great-grandparents: Maureena Davis of Benton,and Evelyn Sutton of Benton; a brother Aiden Ezel Issac Key of Benton; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Baby Greyson now joins grandpa Frank Key, and great-grandpas Brad Sutton and Robert Davis in Heaven.

To leave online condolences to the family, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Melody Ann Kristofferson, age 66, of Benton and formerly of Berwyn, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 at her home in Benton.

A Memorial Celebration of Life Services will be held at a future date in Berwyn.

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

Melody was born on September 3, 1952 in Neodesha. KS, the daughter of Donald Swan and Ellen Emogene (Weldy).

Ms. Kristofferson was a homemaker and formerly worked as a bartender at the New Town Tap in Berwyn, IL.

On occasion she attended the First United Methodist Church in Benton.

She enjoyed reading, painting, photography and loved her four-legged companion “Hugger”.

Surviving is her two children, a son Thadeus James “T.J.” Bornheimer and wife Amy of Wheaton, and a daughter Allegra Kanehl of Lyons, IL; four grandchildren: Tyler Martin, Cole Kanehl, Amber Rose Bornheimer, and Matthew James Bornheimer; two brothers: John Hermosillo and wife Donna of Benton, and Marty Swan and wife Martha of Franklin, WI, and their families.

She was preceded in death by her mother; and a brother Eddie Hermosillo.

Memorial contributions may be made to Second Chance Rescue of Franklin County, 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 Melody, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Fay King, 88, of Mulkeytown, passed away on June 11, 2019 at Herrin Hospital.

She was born on November 2, 1930 in Mulkeytown to Lee and Wavia (Culley) Price. She was married to Noah King and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by one daughter Karen (Jim) Noto of Mulkeytown; seven grandchildren Jolynn (Frank) Vigiano, Shane (Lori) King, Jenny King, Wilton (Keri) King, Holly King, Travis (Leslie) Noto and Ashley (April) Noto; several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; one sister Chloe Cook of Dowell; and one brother Carl Price of Mulkeytown.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sons Gary King, Randy King and Bruce King, two brothers, Leon Price and Neal Price and one sister Irene Price.

Funeral services will be on Friday June 14, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Pastor Guy Webster officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will at Zeigler Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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