Wanda Tinker, 77, of St Louis, MO, formerly of Christopher passed away on March 12, 2019.

She was born on June 20, 1941 to Dwight and Faye (Furlow) Cook. She married Richard “Dick” Tinker and he survives of St Louis.

She is also survived by her children R. Alan (Lisa) Tinker, Brian Tinker and Steve Tinker all of Dupo, IL; five grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother William Davis Cook.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, IL. Visitation will be on Friday March 15, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Kutis Funeral Home, South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO and on Saturday March 16, 2019 from 11:00 Am until the time of the service at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, IL. Burial will be at Mulkeytown Cemetery in Mulkeytown, IL.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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

Almeda V. Tadlock, 83, of Benton, passed away at 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, IL.

She was born on October 24, 1935, to Kirby and Mary Magdelene (Perryman) Irvin in Kincaid, IL. Almeda retired from Dept of Rehab Services. On November 28, 1980, she married Joe V. Tadlock, and he preceded her in death on July 21, 2011.

Almeda was a member of Logan Church of God and loved teaching Sunday School, it brought so much joy to her heart ministering to the children. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a devoted Christian. Almeda enjoyed hosting friends and family over to her home for Bible studies, drawing, painting and singing. She was an avid Wal-Mart and garage sale shopper and enjoyed finding a good deal.

Almeda is survived by her loving daughter, Karen Sue Yardley; two grandchildren, Shane Kenneth Yardley and wife Suzanne and Jaimee Lynn Whitson and husband Josh; five great-grandchildren, Alex Dalton, Sammy Dalton, Kordell Yardley, Ava Whitson and Beau Whitson; one sister, Brozella Odam; and two brothers, Troy Irvin and Ted Irvin.

She was preceded in death by parents, Kirby and Mary Magdelene Irvin; husband, Joe V. Tadlock; a son-in-law, Kenneth “Ken” Yardley; two brothers, Sam Irvin and Donald Irvin; and three sister, Janice Irvin, Betty Meyers and Ella Gunnells.

Visitation will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Logan Church of God in Logan, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at the Logan Church of God, with Brother Rick Fowler officiating. Burial will take place in the Logan Church of God Cemetery.

Memorials contributions may be made in Almeda’s name to the Logan Church of God.

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

Bert William “Bill” Beatty III, 81, of Benton passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at his home.

He was the eldest of three sons born to Bert W. Beatty, Jr. and Donna Louise Studebaker Beatty. Bill was a 1955 graduate of West Frankfort High School (West Hotdog).
Bill had a passion/love for playing music throughout his life. He was a drummer (percussionist). It started with his high school marching band, then The Marching Saluki’s, and then local jazz bands and orchestras throughout the years. Along with his wife, he was the proud owner of Beatty’s Music Plaza. Providing his passion/love of music to Southern Illinois for over 51 years.

He is survived by his wife Kay Beatty (Teague) formerly of Marion, IL; daughter, Gayle of Orlando, FL; son Bert of Benton, IL; brothers: Dr. John M. Beatty (Kris) and Dr. Michael E. Beatty (Dr. Ann) of Edwardsville, IL;brother-in-law: Tom Teague (Pat) Appleton, WI; Sister-in-law: Mary Jo Twenhafel (Glenn) Gorham, IL and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Beatty was preceded in death by his Father, Bert W. Beatty, Jr., Mother, Donna Beatty of Edwardsville; Father-in-law & Mother-in-law-Julia & Katherine Teague, and two Nephews: Matthew Beatty & Tyler Anderson both of Edwardsville, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, March 3rd at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton with Rev. Ron Cremeens officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Saturday at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton and from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Sunday, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton.
Bill was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bill’s Memory can be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or at the Church.

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

Doris Ilene Furlow, 94, of Christopher, IL passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

She was born on October 13, 1924 in Elkville, IL to Arthur and Gertrude (Ponder) Gray. She married Glenn Furlow on September 1, 1942 and he preceded her in death on February 24, 1978.

She is survived by her daughter Glenna Albert of Richmond, TX; grandchildren Annette O’Neal, Tammy Allison, Tiffany Loos, Kevin Manes, and Lindsey Varkey; twelve great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; two sisters Marjorie Ertel of Colorado and Rosa Lee Tow of Elkville; she was also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters Mildred Barwick and Ruth Ertel, and three brothers Robert Gray, Jimmy Gray and Billy Gray.

Funeral services will be on Saturday March 2, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Rev. Daniel Ison officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Old DuQuoin Cemetery in Old DuQuoin.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Old DuQuoin Cemetery. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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

Betty Faye Bruce, 79, of Benton, IL passed away Saturday night, February 23, 2019 in Benton.
She was born in Haleyville, Alabama on May 22, 1939, the daughter of Flonace & Jessie “Jackie” (Reynolds) Pratt.

Betty married Randall L. Bruce on October 13, 1956, and he preceded her in death on April 1, 2013.
Mrs. Bruce is survived by her children, Larry Bruce, and wife Marilyn, of Benton, Jerry Bruce, and wife Vera, of Benton, Pamela (Bruce) Pittman, of Harrisburg, IL and Steven Bruce, and girlfriend Victoria, of Centralia; grandchildren Melissa Ancona, Larry Bruce, Jr., and wife Karie, Christy Johnson and husband Jeremy, Brian Pittman, and fiancée Elizabeth, Stacia Sloan, and husband Andrew, Amy Kolodziej, and husband John, Steven “Matthew” Bruce, and wife Sarah and Kelly Dillion; great-grandchildren Jessie, Chole, Hunter, Haley, Kalen, Alyssa, Tenzley, Sandler, Thomas and one due in April, Kinsley, Bentley, Dylan, Kailee, Hannah and Olivia; one sister Robbie Tolley, of Benton.

Mrs. Bruce was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband and by 1 Brother-Tony Rex Pratt.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 26th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Harol Whitlock officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Laura Ruth Rumsey, age 94, of West City, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church of Benton, with Rev. Chris Hammonds officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church of Benton. Visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Skyline Memorial Park and Crematory of Monee, IL, where burial will take place at the conclusion of the visitation services. Arrangements are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Mrs. Rumsey was born on July 21, 1924 in Saline County, IL, the daughter of Arthur Wilson and Leeta (Poole) Wilson. She married Vernon Rumsey on December 20, 1941, and he preceded her in death on April 28, 1999.

She worked as a factory worker with the W.H. Hutchinson Company of Chicago; and she was a member of the United Steel Workers Local.

Sister Rumsey was a member of the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church of Benton. Her church was the number one part of her life.

She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, puzzles, reading Christian novels, and spending time with her family.

Surviving are four children: Jerry Lee Rumsey and wife Holly of Tinley Park, IL, Sandra Kay Martinsen and husband Kenneth of West Frankfort, IL, Vernon Dale Rumsey of Buckley, IL, and Michael Ray Rumsey of West City; eight grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; a sister: Mabel Serles of Harrisburg, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Rumsey was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter: Helen Rumsey; a son: Kenneth Eugene Rumsey; siblings: Howard Wilson, Helen Hall, Mary Tomlinson, Lucille Hohrein, Frances Schwartz, Betty Akins, Doris Buonamici; and a half-brother Dale Wilson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church.

To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Mrs. Laura Ruth Rumsey, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Chalen Chester Parrish, 48, of Valier, IL passed away on February 19, 2019.

He was born on June 28, 1970 in Naperville, IL to Chester Dale and Irena Ann (Warren) Parrish. He was married to Elizabeth (Hamza) Parrish on July 17, 1993 and she survives of Valier. He is also survived by his children Tyler Chalen Parrish of Valier, Collin William Parrish of Herrin, Kayla Elizabeth Parrish of Royalton, and Hailey Marie Parrish of Valier; one brother Jeffrey Dale Parrish of Plainfield; one sister Jennifer Irena Batka of Mulkeytown. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Memorial Visitation will be on Saturday February 23, 2019 at the Plumfield Christian Church from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Plumfield Christian Church or to the Family. Envelopes will be available at the church.

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

Marion “Spank” Bowman, 82, of Benton, IL passed away Thursday afternoon February 21, 2019 with his family by his side.

He was born in St. Louis, MO on February 25, 1936, the son of Benjamin & Ethel (Fulgham) Bowman.
Mr. Bowman is survived by his wife Betty (Williams) Bowman, of Benton, daughter Sherry Howard, of Splendora, TX, son Steve Bowman, and wife Teresa, of Bonnie, IL; grandsons Joshua Bowman, and wife Bri, of Florence, AL, Brandon Howard, of Splendora, TX, Travis Howard, and wife Brooklyn, of Splendora, TX; great-grandchildren Chaye Davidson, Tate Howard and Thomas Howard.

Mr. Bowman was preceded in death by his parents, by two brothers, Kenneth and B.E. and by a sister-Kathleen.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Rod Joplin officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton.

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