Teresa Jo Williams, age 60, of Benton, passed away at 4:32 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital of Evansville, Indiana.

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 noon Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Jones Cemetery of Thompsonville, with Pastor Don Wilburn officiating. Visitation services will be private for family only.
The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of arrangements.

Teresa was born on June 4, 1962, in Franklin County, Illinois; the daughter of Orville Ray Parkhill and Verna (Wilburn) Parkhill. She married Teddy Williams on February 26, 2000, and he preceded her in death on August 21, 2012.
She was a former cook with the West Frankfort School District.

Teresa enjoyed cooking, taking pictures, listening to country music; but most of all enjoyed spending time with her family.
Surviving is her son Adam Williams and wife Rebecca of Christopher, Illinois; two sisters: Linda Sullivan and husband Melvin of West City, Illinois, Mary Huffine and husband Willie of Thompsonville, Illinois; a brother Raymond Parkhill and wife Tammy of Parrish, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers: Orville Lee Parkhill and William Clyde Parkhill; a niece Amy Parkhill.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Teresa, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Michael Joe Melvin, 42, of Zeigler, passed away on Sunday December 18, 2022 at his home.

He was born on February 12, 1980 to Michael Eugene and Debra Jo (Francis) Melvin. He is survived by his Mother Debra Melvin of Zeigler; one son Damen Melvin of Zeigler; two sisters Katherine Melvin of Royalton and Krysten Melvin of Zeigler and three brothers Schyler Melvin of Zeigler, Michael Melvin of Coello and Camerron Francis of Dowell. He was preceded in death by his father Michael Eugene Melvin.

A memorial service will be on Saturday January 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 5:00 PM until the time of the service at 6:00 PM.

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Charles Daniel “Charlie” Brandon, 55, of Hurst passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Mr. Brandon was born in DuQuoin, IL on March 1, 1967 the son of Charles Richard & Rosalind (Meadows) Brandon.
Charlie had a love for fast pitch softball, music, and was a self taught guitar player.
He was a route driver for Prairie Farms, then he worked as a Coal Miner, then presently was employed at the Williamson County Airport.

Mr. Brandon is survived by his:
Daughters:
Charly Wilford & husband Dalton
Jesse Summers & husband Max
6 Grandchildren: Amilya, Isabella, Paisley, Walker, Elsie & Max

Parents: Charles & Rosalind Brandon
Brother: Calvin Brandon
2 Sisters:
Hydie Brower & husband John
Kelly Brandon-Lopez & husband Luis
Special Niece: Racheal Lukens

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, December 19th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Ron Knox officiating. Entombment will be in the Miners Cemetery in Royalton. Visitation will be on Sunday, December 18th at the First Baptist Church of Royalton, 709 W 3rd St. S, Royalton, IL 62983.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

William “Willie” Edward Browder, 43, of Sesser, passed away on Thursday December 15, 2022.

He was born on December 31, 1978 in Aurora, IL. He married Toshya (Willis) Browder on May 13, 2015.

He is survived by his wife Toshya Browder of Sesser; children William (Ashley) Browder of Valier, Mitzi Browder of Benton, David Browder of Valier, Nicolas Browder of Valier, Makaelynn Gayton of Sesser, Zuri Browder of Sesser and Natalie Browder of Sesser; grandchildren Luke, Jack, Jaylynn and Myles; three sisters Lisa Browder of Mt Vernon, Mitzie Browder of Mt Vernon and Glenda Browder of Sesser and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother Sandra Lee (Lester) Karnes and his father Danny Edward Browder.

Willie loved to go camping, fishing and being with his family.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday December 21, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Josh Qualls officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 11:00 AM until the time of the funeral at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.

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Annitta Dean McCormick, age 68, of West Frankfort, passed away at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at the Herrin Hospital.

Annitta was born on June 11, 1954, in Herrin, the daughter of Loren Wayne LeVault and Deloris (Tittle) LeVault.
She was a former bookkeeper and hairdresser. While living in Scheller, Illinois, she owned and operated AMC Hair Repair Hair Salon and Tanning.

Annitta enjoyed traveling with her sisters, doing crafts, and making Christmas ornaments. She also enjoyed cake baking and decorating and collecting Coca-Cola items. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Surviving are her three sons: Charles “Chuck” McCormick of St. Louis, Missouri, Robert McCormick and wife Leah of Rapid City, South Dakota, Cameron McCormick and wife Jennifer of North Smithfield, Rhode Island; seven grandchildren: Charlee K. McCormick, Hannah West and husband Eric, Elizabeth McCormick all of St. Louis, Missouri, Faith McCormick, Evan McCormick both of Rapid City, South Dakota, Stella McCormick, Abigail McCormick both of North Smithfield, Rhode Island; her father Wayne LeVault of West Frankfort, Illinois; two sisters: Janee Kash of West City, Illinois, Darla Sloan and husband Jim of West Frankfort, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother Deloris LeVault ( October 29, 2012); and a brother Lloyd Wayne LeVault (December 31, 2016).
A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2022, with Pastor Kirk Packer officiating at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Leffler Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Cremation arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Annitta, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Kay Francis Bullock, 79, of Mulkeytown, passed away on Wednesday December 14, 2022 at her home.

She was born October 29, 1943 in Akin, IL to Newman and Zelma (Whitlow) Haithcoat. She married John O. Bullock on June 30, 1989 and he survives of Mulkeytown.

She is also survived by her children Rodney Potts and special friend Carey of Carterville, John Thomas (Mary) Bullock of Royalton, Cindy (Greg) Webb of Mulkeytown, Pamela Bullock of Royalton and Sherry (Chad) Risley of Sesser; grandchildren Heather (Jamie) Anderson, Bridgette Ingersoll, Bryson (Alexa) Potts, Joshua Bullock, Sydney (Cole) Naseman, Samantha (Jacob) Polzin, Brianna (Josh) Wilson and Dalton Risley and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and one brother Haskel Haithcoat of Akin.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother James Haithcoat.

A Memorial Service for Kay will be held on Saturday December 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Rev. Kurt Jensen officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 12:00 PM until the time of the service at 2:00 PM at the funeral home.

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

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