Sherry Ann Slayton, 74, of Addieville, passed away on  November 16, 2017, at her residence.

She was born on October 2, 1943, to Robert A. and Mary (Scruchfield) Hutchens in Benton, IL.  On July 30, 1962, she married John Henry Slayton.

Sherry was a  loving wife, mother and especially enjoyed being a grandmother.

She is survived by her loving spouse of 55 years, John Henry Slayton: three children, Lori A. Baum of Murphysboro, IL, Robert Scott Slayton and wife Pam of Beckemeyer, IL and Mary E. Johnson and husband Adrian of Belleville, IL; six grandchildren, Joshua Baum, Heather Baum, Kaitlyn O’Quinn and husband John, Cole Johnson and wife Veronica, Jack Johnson and Emma Johnson;  four great grandchildren, MyKayla Baum, Macie Baum, Tenley Baum and Michelena O’Quinn.

She was preceded in death by Mother, Mary R Hutchens.

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

Visitation will be held Sunday, November 19, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 20, 2017, 10:30 a.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton.  Burial will follow services at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Memorials contributions can be made to Second Chance Rescue, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Perry Lee Conner, 59, of West Frankfort, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017, at the Westside Rehab Care in West Frankfort, IL.

He was born on May 17, 1958, to Lonnie D. and Geraldine (Bandy) Conner in Shreveport, LA.  Perry previously worked as a Coal Miner.

Perry enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles.

He is survived by his loving parents, Lonnie D. and Geraldine Conner; two brothers, Terry Conner and Lonnie H. Conner; one sister, Susie Mayberry; and a daughter, Nicky Conner.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Services will be private.

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

Valerie Ann Wilson, 67, of Christopher passed away on Thursday November 16, 2017 at her home.

She was born on November 9, 1950 in Streator, IL to Michael and Betty (Flatt) Ronchetto. She married Andrew “Andy” Wilson on September 1, 1973 and he survives of Christopher.

Other survivors include her son Brandt (Amy) Wilson of Christopher; grandchildren Lindsey Wilson and Bryce Wilson; one brother Harry Thomas of Buckner; sister-in-law Mary Beth Dalby of Benton; brother-in-law Randy Wilson of Buckner.

She was a Home Economics teacher at Benton High School. She was also a member of the Christ’s View Christian Church in Christopher.

She was preceded in death by her father Michael Ronchetto, mother Betty Ronchetto Thomas, step-father David Thomas, and one brother David “DL” Thomas.

Funeral services will be on Monday November 20, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Pastor Ron Henwood officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday November 19, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser, IL.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Christ’s View Christian Church in Christopher and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Larry Bullock, 74, of Royalton passed away on Monday November 13, 2017 at 5:55 PM at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born November 27, 1942 in Zeigler to Orlan and Violet (Morgan) Bullock.  He married Dorothy (McCoy) on August 5, 1961 and she survives of Royalton.

Other survivors include his children Larry D. (Karin) Bullock of Florida, Deborah Bullock of Coello, Richard “Rick” (Maria) Bullock of Royalton, and Michael Bullock of Christopher; 10 grandchildren Rachel, Zachary, Nathan, Jeffery, Richard, Matthew, John, Brittni, Emily, and Kaley; several great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was a carpenter and was a member of the Liberty Church in DuQuoin.

He was also an Air Force Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Richard Bullock.

Funeral services will be on Saturday November 18, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Liberty Church in DuQuoin, IL.  Visitation will be on Saturday November 18, 2017 from 9:0 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM at the Church.  Burial will be in Mulkeytown Cemetery.  Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements. For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

Frank Hammonds, 80, of Christopher passed away on Thursday November 9, 2017 at his home.

He was born on December 2, 1936 in Franklin County to Lloyd and Norine (Klingel) Hammonds.  He married Rosalie (Tate) Hammonds on October 22, 1960 and she survives of Christopher.

Survivors include his wife, one daughter Cathy Hammonds; one grandson Jason Hammonds of Christopher; one sister Barbara Blackston of Georgia; and one brother Paul Hammonds of Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters Ethel Zicker and Doris Livesay.

Graveside services will be on Saturday November 11, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Hammonds Cemetery in Buckner with Brother Frank Caruso officiating.

Mildred L. (Brown) Lawrence, 98, of Mulkeytown passed away on Wednesday November 8, 2017 at Parkway Manor in Marion.

She was born April 5, 1919 in Mulkeytown to Ernest and Permelia (Short) Brown. She married Sam A. Lawrence on April 28, 1937 and he preceded her in death on October 7, 1999.

She is survived by her son Larry (Dottie) Lawrence of Marion; five grandchildren Sharon (Phil) Brown, Jeff (Patrice) Lawrence, Scott (Sandy) Lawrence, Troy (Cari) Lawrence, and Kent (Joanna) Lawrence; and 12 great grandchildren.

She was a Homemaker and a member of the Christ of Christ at Minor.

She was preceded in death by her husband Sam, her parents, two sons infant Roger Leon Lawrence, Bill Lawrence and daughter-in-law Pat Lawrence, four sisters Pearl Brown, Blanche Goff, Betty Little Hale, Virginia White, two brothers Everett Brown and Louie Brown.

Family will gather for graveside services and burial at the Mulkeytown Cemetery with Minister Don Wright officiating.

Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is handling arrrangements.

Allexander James (AJ) Wohlgemuth, 11 months, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 in Cardinal Glennon Hospital of St. Louis.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.  A balloon release will be held immediately following the service.  Burial will be at a future date in the Horse Prairie Cemetery of Sesser.

Allexander James (AJ) was born October 7, 2016 in Marion, IL, to Rochelle Wohlgemuth.

He lit up a room with his smile and he loved everyone. His family said he had several nicknames such as, Turnip, then he was known as our little monkey, and monkey man.  The family now calls him their Guardian Angel.  His laughter was infectious.  When AJ laughed, everyone in the room would laugh with him. He was innocent and loving.

Allexander James (AJ) is survived by his mother Rochelle; his grandparents Phyllis and Wes Yates of Benton; a brother Scott Woolard; a sister Maddison Pitchers; father-figure Sean Pitchers; uncle Jack and aunt Shannon Richards; cousins: Cheryl Rabacchi, Mackenzie Parshudie, Jackilynn and Jordan Richards.

He was preceded in death by: uncle Scott Wohlgemuth; aunt Patricia L. (Richards) Parshudie; and a cousin Timothy Marchiorello that lit his way to Heaven by only hours.

Memorial contributions may be made in care of Leffler Funeral Home, until a decision is made to which children’s foundation the monies will be donated.

To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Allexander James (AJ), visit www.lpfuneralhome.com