Jordan A. Kent – Mt Vernon, IL

October 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment

 

Jordan A. Kent, 32, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, passed away September 27, 2018 at 2:02 p.m. at Providence Alaska Medical Center, Anchorage, AK.  He was born August 27, 1986 in Benton, Illinois.

He is survived by his daughter Emma Wampler of Mulkeytown, Illinois; mother and step-father, Kathryn and Ray McCluney of Paris, Missouri; his father, William Kent of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; two sisters, Tina Kent and John Edwards of Brevard, North Carolina, Amy Bushong and husband, Chad of Mulkeytown, Illinois; two nieces, Cheyenne and Haylee Bradford; two nephews, Carson and Candon Bushong; step-brothers, Travis McCluney of Paris, Missouri, David Hawkins of Benton, Illinois; step-sister, Shanna Trone and husband Randy of West Frankfort, Illinois, and Ashley Riley of West Frankfort, Illinois; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jordan had recently relocated to Soldotna, Alaska to be with his love, Brandy L. Hudgins.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Fred and Alberta Yoder, Joe and Wanda Kent, step grandmother Allene Yoder, many aunt and uncles, and one cousin.

Jordan loved music, shooting pool, and spending time with his family and friends. He had the ability to make everyone in a room laugh. He always seemed to be looking for the one place he belonged. He has finally found it!

Services will be on Thursday October 4, 2018 at 2:00 Pm at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, Illinois with Rev. Kurt Jensen from the First Christian Church in Mulkeytown will be officiating.  Burial will be at Harrison Cemetery in Buckner.

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

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Lonnie Ray Reiger-West Frankfort

October 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Lonnie Ray Reiger, 82, of West Frankfort, IL passed away on September 29, 2018. 

He was born on December 9, 1935 in Sesser, IL to William and Alma (LeVault) Reiger.  He is survived by his children Lonnie Ray Reiger Jr. of Arizona, Connie (Pat) Golliher of Benton, Jackie (Lloyd) Stephens of Marion, Angela Golliher of McLeansboro, Monty Reiger of Georgia, Myra Jones-Reiger of Benton, and Melissa Reiger of Marion; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister Dorothy Lipe of Sesser.  He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Charley Reiger, Lawrence Reiger, and Glenn Reiger, two sisters Kitty Santay and Bonnie Reiger. 

Lonnie’s wishes were to be cremated with no services.  Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Robert Klingel – Buckner, IL

October 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Robert Klingel, 82, of Buckner passed away on September 29, 2018 at the Herrin Hospital.

He was born on July 25, 1936 in Christopher to Theodore “Ted” and Aslee (Motsinger) Klingel.  He married Lois Ann (Stoebig) Klingel on September 7, 1957 and she preceded him in death on December 28, 2009.

Survivors include his son Chris Klingel of Buckner; one sister Brenda (Roger) Rice of Coello; two brothers Deon McGuire of Herrin and Kenny Klingel of Eureka, CA; sister-in-law Beverly Klingel of Christopher; and several nieces and nephews.

Robert was active in the West Franklin Historical Society in Mulkeytown.  He was past president of the Six Rivers Racing Association, a member of the Eureka Eagles, and Humboldt Grange Club all in the Eureka, CA area.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother William Donald Klingel, and two sisters-in-law Donna McGuire and Naomi Ruth Klingel.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday October 3, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher.  Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM.  Entombment will be at Egyptian Memorial Gardens in Energy.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the West Franklin Historical Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.

For a full obituary go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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Valeta Ruth Morgan – Zeigler, IL

October 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment

 

Valeta Ruth Morgan, 77, of Zeigler passed away on September 28, 2018 at her home. She was born on November 10, 1940 in Herrin, IL to Gilbert and Lois (Clark) Prather. 

She married Noel Morgan on June 28, 1957 and he survives of Zeigler. She is also survived by her daughters Michelle (Roman) Willis of Royalton and Sandra (Ryan) Thorpe of Zeigler; grandchildren Morgan, Braden, Brittany, Amber, Ryan and Autum; great grandchildren Kilynn, Jordan, Zoie, Mia, Mya, Damion, Miracle, Merecia, Chaz and two great grandchildren on the way River and Britlynn; one sister Charlotte Colyer-Smith of Zeigler; one niece Lisa and one nephew Kevin and a dear friend Sherry Clark of Zeigler.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter Christy Duiguid. She was a school teacher and a member of the First Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Christopher.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 12 noon at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Pastor Danny Norman officiating.  Visitation will be on Monday October 1, 2018 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 12 noon.  Burial will be at Zeigler City Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the First Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Christopher.  Envelopes will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

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Larry Dean Taylor-Sesser, IL

September 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Larry Dean Taylor, 79, of Sesser passed away on September 26, 2018 at Parkway Manor in Marion.

He was born on May 24, 1939 in West Frankfort, IL to Ralph Henry and Altha “Billie” (Clark) Taylor.  He married Bonnie Ellen (Legendre) Taylor on July 12, 1980 and she survives of Sesser.

He graduated from Goode-Barren Township High School in Sesser and Decatur Barber School.  He also served his country in the Illinois National Guard for six years.

Larry was a longtime barber in Mt. Vernon, Waltonville, Ashley, and Sesser.  He invented the “Taylor Vac”, a vacuum system for barbershop haircuts which was used by many shops in Southern Illinois. He was also the founder and president of Southern Illinois Oil Inv., INC, an oil production company.

He was a member of the Webbs Prairie FWB Church until its closure and then attended Bear Point FWB Church.

Larry enjoyed camping, Civil War re-enacting, driving his antique cars, and wood carving.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie, a son Alan Dean (Lisa) Taylor of Mt Vernon; a daughter Jennifer Lynn Taylor of Benton, her fiancé Kirk Hayes of Kell; a nephew Rick (Sue) Taylor of Woodlawn; and two grandsons Raini and Bodi Hawkins of Phoenix, AZ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Michael Ray Hawkins, a brother Donald R. Taylor, and a sister-in-law Peggy Taylor.

Funeral services will be on Saturday September 29, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Larry Cook and Brother Merle Fullerton officiating.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Bear Point Free Will Baptist Church in Sesser.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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

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Donna S. (Smith) Glass — Loves Park, IL (formerly of West Frankfort)

September 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Donna S. Glass, nee Smith, 77, of Loves Park, IL and formerly of West Frankfort, IL, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018.

Donna was born November 12, 1940 in Newark, Ohio and was the second of four children born to Carl E. Smith, Sr. and Crystal Rosemond Smith. She was the fond sister of Carl E. Smith, Jr. and the late Theresia Slaughter and Charlotte Menz. She was the cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Donna graduated from West Frankfort Community High School in 1958 and attended college in St. Louis, MO. She was employed in the business world for many years and owned and operated an accounting business for many years. Donna was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan throughout her life and could quote Cardinal statistics. Donna loved to travel and Spain was one of her favorite countries to visit. Like her mother, Donna had a special relationship with cats and welcomed them as pets and companions.

In celebration of her life, a graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Ten Mile Cemetery, in McLeansboro, IL.

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Crystal R. Smith — Loves Park, IL (formerly of West Frankfort)

September 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Crystal R. Smith, nee Guill, 97, of Loves Park, IL and formerly of West Frankfort, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.

Crystal was born September 30, 1920 in West Frankfort and was the seventh of eight children born to Charles and Ermie Guill. Crystal was a loving mother to Carl, Donna, Theresia and Charlotte, a cherished grandmother to grandchildren Douglas, Bryan, Lisa, Jeffrey, Walter, Dennis, Christopher, Tricia, Kirsten, Bradley, Tracy and Kerry, a proud great-grandmother of 18 great-grandchildren and a proud great-great grandmother of 12 great-great grandchildren.

She was the fond sister of the late Howard, Lena, Enos, George, Francis, William and Harold. Crystal loved tending flowers in her garden, enjoyed quilting, sewing, poetry, reading, traveling to Hawaii and baking. Crystal had a special place in her heart for her two cats.

In celebration of her life, a graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Ten Mile Cemetery, in McLeansboro, IL.

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Tonya Lee Kirkman — Benton, IL

September 25, 2018 By Leave a Comment

BENTON — Tonya Lee Kirkman, 52, of Benton, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, at the Benton Health Care and Rehabilitation.

She was born on Jan. 9, 1966, to James “Jim” and Virginia (Perry) Arnold in Salem, Oregon. Tonya was a homemaker and recently started working at the Benton/West City Walmart. On April 4, 1991, she married Rodney Kirkman in Herrin. To this union, they had two children. Tonya and Rodney lived in Benton.

Tonya was a member of Resurrection Baptist Church, Benton, IL.

She was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. Tonya enjoyed making crafts, gardening, baking, painting, quilting, and spending time with her sisters at church. She held a special spot in her heart for her grandchildren and enjoyed loving on them as much as possible.

Tonya is survived by her loving spouse of 27 years, Rodney Kirkman; two children, Jared Davis and wife, Kristie, of Benton, and Brandi Denton and husband, Todd, of Stafford, Virginia; five grandchildren, Basin Davis, Lealia Davis, Aydin Davis, Aubrianna Denton and Madison Denton.

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

Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home, and on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, and will be held privately for family, at Pate Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carl Barnfield officiating. Cremation will take place following the funeral services and her cremated remains will be buried privately.

Memorial Contributions may be made to The Children’s Miracle Network-Benton/West City Walmart, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

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Peggy Lou McCann — Carthage, MO (formerly of Ewing, IL)

September 19, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Peggy Lou McCann, 87, of Carthage, MO and a former resident of Ewing, IL died Monday morning, September 17, 2018 in Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO.

She was born in Jefferson County, near Belle Rive, IL on July 10, 1931, the daughter of Loria & Pearl (Monday) Whittington. She married Junior Ray McCann on March 17, 1951, at the First Baptist Church in Ewing, IL. He preceded her in death on May 23, 1983.

She is survived by one daughter, Susan Pearce and husband Billy Joe, of Carthage, MO; one son, Russell McCann and wife Gina, of Carterville, IL; one brother, Tom Whittington and wife Sue, of Benton; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Mrs. McCann was preceded in death by her parents and by one sister, Patsy D. Herring.
Graveside services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Elder S.E. Williams Cemetery near Ewing, IL with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. There will be no visitation and those attending the service are requested to meet at the cemetery.

Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton is in charge of arrangements.
For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

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Danny “Foot” Drysdale — Sesser, IL

September 19, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Danny “Foot” Drysdale, 61, of Sesser, IL passed away on Monday September 17, 2018.

 He was born March 14, 1957 in Christopher to Franklin and Ruth (Scott) Drysdale.  He was married to Patty (Kramer) Drysdale on February 14, 1984 and she survives of Sesser.

He is survived by his wife Patty; children Chelsea (Donnie) Basenberg of Zeigler, Alicia Swanagan of Gillette, WY and Amber Keith of Gillette, WY; grandchildren Chloe Basenberg, Christian Basenberg, Nicolette Basenberg, Wyatt Abbott and Louis Abbott; brothers and sisters Geno Drysdale, Debbie King, Marion “Mav” Drysdale, Kevin Drysdale, Melissa Galloway, Melinda Bruns.

He was a musician and played many instruments, enjoyed fishing and loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Pamela Drysdale and one brother Rodney Drysdale.

Funeral services will be on Saturday September 22, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Eddie Paul Davis officiating.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 12:00 PM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM.  Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Patty Drysdale to help with funeral expenses.

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

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