He married Dorothy Auten on Sept. 14, 1942, in Cape Girardeau. She preceded him in death Sept. 19, 1984.

Edward is survived by a daughter, Brenda Smith and husband, Billy, of West Frankfort; a son, Roger Sullivan and wife, Brenda, of Thompsonville; a son-in-law, Gale Pearce of Ewing; eight grandchildren, Daron Pearce and wife, Debbie of Ewing, Vanessa Burgess of Ewing, Kevin Smith and wife, Kendell, of Thompsonville, Kenny Smith and wife, Denise, of Thompsonville, Kimberly Rains and husband, Matt, of West Frankfort, John Sullivan and wife, Shasta of Norris City, Donny Sullivan and wife, Melissa, of Norris City, and Sheila Smith and husband, Aaron, of Lakeland, Florida; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Edna Dunford Sitter of San Antonio, Texas, and Ruth Head of Benton; a sister-in-law, June Sullivan of Thompsonville; and many nieces and nephews.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy; a daughter, Judy Pearce; a brother, Vernon Sullivan; and a granddaughter, Lisa Michelle Pearce.

Edward proudly served his country in World War II in the South China Sea and South Pacific Islands. He served under General Douglas McArthur. He was very proud of his service to his country.

He was saved at an early age and was a member and deacon at Second Baptist Church of Thompsonville.

He was a member of the James Dunford American Legion Post of Thompsonville.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, in Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with Pastor John Robinson and Larry Miller officiating. Burial with military rites conducted by the Thompsonville American Legion Post will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Thompsonville. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Foor more information or to sign the online guest register, visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.

He married Ruth Ann Hurst on July 2, 1954, in Benton, and she survives.

Mr. Atkins was a Korean War Veteran. He was a Staff SGT in the Air Force. He was a retired postal employee. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman and gardener.

Donald is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Atkins of Benton; two children, Mark Alan Atkins of Benton and his fiancée, Tammy Milam, Mary Annet (Atkins) Lofton and husband, Perry, of Sharpe, Kentucky; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Rice and husband, Jeremy, of Huntsville, Alabama, Jeremy Miller and wife, Jessica of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Nicole Lofton, and Valerie Miller, both of Nashville, Tennessee, Megan Warder and husband, Dustin, of Owensboro, Kentucky, Neil Atkins and wife, Lindsey, of Harrisburg, Zac Atkins and wife, Chalet, of Harrisburg, and Holly Wilburn and husband, Nate, of West Frankfort; 14 great-grandchildren; one brother, Tom Atkins and wife, Rosemary, of Mount Vernon; one sister, June Hamlin of Waltonville; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Atkins was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lowell Atkins and Bobby Gene Atkins; and two sisters, Ila Newell and Ethel Marie Hall.

Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 12, in Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton, with Dr. Sammy Simmons officiating. Burial with military rites will be in the Franklin Cemetery in Whittington. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the church.

For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church.

For more information or to sign the online guest register, visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.

He married the love of his life, Nancy (Flatt) Bailey, on Sept. 7, 1963, and together they shared almost 53 years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy; two sons, Stephen Bailey of Benton, and Craig Bailey of Christopher; four grandchildren, Joey, Kortnie, Gunner and Tanner; and the first great-grandchild is expected in September.

He is also survived by his sister, Brenda Hale and her husband, Ralph; nieces, Christie Arondelli and Cheryl Cali, and their families; as well as other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother-in-law, O.D. Flatt.

Charlie was a lifelong coal miner, first working at Old Ben 9 and then Old Ben 24, and ending his mining career at Arch of Illinois. He and Nancy had a mutual love of hunting and fishing and did so throughout their life together. He also loved their special pets Bear and Bosco, who brought him much love and comfort.

Funeral services for Charlie will be at noon Saturday, June 11, in Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, with Brother Bob Furlow officiating. Burial will be in Hammonds Cemetery in Buckner. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a local animal shelter or pet rescue and will be accepted at the funeral home.

For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 6, in Smith Cemetery in Buckner, with Pastor Russell Wycoff officiating. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery in Buckner.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gilbert Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements.

For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

He was a member of Volunteer Fire Departments of West City and Sesser. He was a member of Williamson County EMA. He worked for many years for Sesser Post Office.

Dan loved his Cardinal’s baseball, cooking for family and friends, and playing church league softball.

He was a member of West Frankfort Third Baptist Church.

Danny was the beloved father of three sons, Daniel Isaac Finney, Samuel Braden Finney and Adam Alexander Finney all of Pinckneyville; ex-wife, Jeanine (Batson) Finney of Pinckneyville; mother and stepfather Fay (Huggins) and Henry Clark of Du Quoin; stepmother, Sharon Finney of Valier; brothers and sisters, Christina (Raymond) Farthing of Tamaroa, Douglas (Shelly) Clark of Du Quoin, Jammie Queen and fiancé, Matt Bodine, of Sesser, Jeremy Clark of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Jasmine Clark of Du Quoin.

He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by a daughter Caitlyn Finney; son, Donovan Finney; father, Raymond Finney; grandparents; cousins; brother-in-law; and a sister-in-law.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 20, in Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, with Brother Ray Baggott officiating. Burial will be at Nine Mile Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the funeral home.

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

For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.