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.

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

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.

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

Rebecca Lou Hutchcraft, 75, of Macedonia, IL passed away December 9, 2022 at the Herrin Hospital.

Rebecca was born in McLeansboro, IL on October 22, 1947 the daughter of Harold & Juanita (Boster) Robertson.

She married Donald Hutchcraft on December 16, 1967.

Mrs. Hutchcraft is survived by her:
Husband of 54 years: Donald Hutchcraft of Macedonia
Son: Robbie Hutchcraft of Macedonia
Mother: Juanita Robertson of McLeansboro
Sister: Linda Ritchason & husband Marvin of Round Rock, TX
Niece: Lynn Ann Linhart & husband Larry of Lexington, Missouri
Niece: Shelly Ritchason of Round Rock, TX
Nephew: Jeff Wilkerson & wife Kandi of Thompsonville, and their children-Austin, Liliana, Kylea & Sawyer
Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law: Paul & Phyllis Miller of Thompsonville, IL
Cousin: Sid Kramp & wife Linda of Riverton, IL
Adopted Family: Clint & Susan Mosby of McLeansboro, IL
Grankids: Kelly & Cole Mosby of McLeansboro, IL
Her cat: Scooby Doo

Mrs. Hutchcraft was preceded in death by her father, Harold Robertson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 13th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Jake Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday and after 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Norma Lurline Gulley, 92, of Christopher, IL went to be with the lord on Thursday December 8, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on October 5, 1930 in Coello, IL to Pleas and Mary (Yates) Bullock. She married David L. Gulley on March 29, 1952 and he preceded her in death on October 7, 1978.

She is survived by her children David L. Gulley II of Chicago, Don (Joni) Gulley of Marion, Gene (Kristin) Gulley of Salem and Deanna Curry of Christopher; grandchildren Megan (Cameron) Krones, Kaitlin (Reid) Najvar, David Little, Gage Gulley and Greyson Gulley; great grandchildren Haleigh, Chynah, William, Dash and Karsyn and one sister-in-law Leona Bullock of DuQuoin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers Spruel Bullock and Lionel Bullock.

She was a seamstress and had attended the First Christian Church of Christopher.

Funeral services for Norma will be on Thursday December 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Visitation will be on Thursday from 2:00 PM until the time of the service at 5:00 PM. A private family burial at Maple Hill Cemetery will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the First Christian Church of Christopher or to the Coello Fire Department, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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

Dorothy Virginia Cockrum, 86, of Benton passed away Saturday afternoon Dec. 3, 2022 in Benton.

She was born in Benton, IL on April 5, 1936, the daughter of William G. and Birdie Lee (Roberts) Smith.
She worked out of the Laborers Local 529, which is now Local 773 for many years on numerous construction jobs. She was a lifetime member and the oldest member of the Benton Eagles.

Dorothy is survived by her:

3 Daughters: Sheila Taylor, Tina Horn and Gina Renee Lane and husband Roger
7 Grandchildren: Ryan Taylor, Brandon Taylor, Angie Boldrey, Joey Cesar, Amy Rich, James Rich and Matthew Rich
several great-grandchildren
2 Stepsons: Gordon Ross Cockrum and Charles Edward “Chuck” Cockrum
3 Brothers: Jim Smith and wife Virginia, Gene Smith and Gary “Joe” Smith
4 Sisters: Geneva Smith, Jeannette Tasky, Nita Adams & Judy Ward and husband Mike

Several nieces and nephews

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, by sisters- Eunice Connor, Mary Hobbie, Sharon Heinrich, Jody Fotheringhame and Belenda Sue, by brothers- Dale, John Charles “Jake”, Zeke and Bob, and by a stepdaughter-Diane Merchant.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 9, 2022 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Paul Keller officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11:00 A.M. on Friday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com