Janice Lee (Overturf) Layne, 67, of West Frankfort, passed away on Thursday September 12, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.

She was born on October 29, 1956 in Christopher to Carl and LaVaughn (Talley) Overturf. She married Terry Layne on August 25, 2018 and he survives of West Frankfort.

She is also survived by her daughter Michelle (Gary) VanHoorebeke of Benton; granddaughters Sydney VanHoorebeke, Emily VanHoorebeke and Macy VanHoorebeke, one brother Dennis (Karen) Overturf of Springfield, Il and one sister-in-law Rita Overturf of Buckner.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one step-son Terry “TJ” Layne, one sister Karen Overturf and one brother Jerry Overturf.

Janice was the former owner of the City Limits Lounge in Benton before becoming a cook at the Christopher School District. Funeral services for Janice will be on Tuesday September 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Rev. Donnie Colson officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Knight Cemetery in Buckner.
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David Duane Phillips, age 48, of Cookeville, TN; passed away at 8:47 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2024, at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center of Cookeville, TN.

David’s wishes were to be cremated.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Phillips Cemetery of Ewing, IL. Family and friends should go directly to the Cemetery.
The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the local arrangements.

David was born on March 8, 1976, in Benton, IL, the son of Robert C. Phillips and Shirley Jean (Connor) Phillips. He married the former Debra Lee Snyder on July 2, 2024.

He was an over the road truck driver PTG Logistics.

David enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his Harley motorcycle, spending time with his family, and his three dogs Cheerio, Scarlet and Bella.

He is survived by his loving wife Debra Lee Phillips of Cookeville, TN; two children Kyle Phillips and Kaylee Phillips; a granddaughter; two sisters: Marie Jackson of Eldorado, IL, Gail Poole and husband Larry of Benton, IL; three brothers: Jeffrey Phillips and wife Alicia of West Frankfort, IL, Bryan Phillips of Eldorado, IL, Michael Phillips and wife Jennifer of Sesser, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Robert D. “Sonny” Phillips. Also, since David’s passing, Bryan’s wife Jessica passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024.

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Noble Farrell Galloway, 68, of Buckner, passed away on Saturday September 7, 2024 at his home.

He was born on February 21, 1956 in Sesser, IL to Noble Farrell and Mary Lou (Lukehart) Galloway.

He is survived by his children Crystal (Jacob) Pfeiler of Christopher and Nichlos Galloway of Missouri; grandchildren Riley, Camden and Alex; one sister Becky Loucks and three brothers Jimmy Galloway, Terry Galloway and Tony Galloway.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Shanen Galloway and one brother David Galloway.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday September 14, 2024 from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the Ivy Terrace in Sesser, IL.

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Margo Elaine Nellis (Hock), 71 of West Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully at 7:00 a.m. September 9, 2024, at home with loved ones beside her.

Margo was born January 5, 1953, in Cambria, IL. The youngest daughter of Robert and Lillian Hock. She married Robert Nellis Sr. of Carbondale, IL on March 27, 1976, in Cambria, IL.

While Margo had several jobs during her life- being an OB nurse at Herrin Hospital and a stay-at-home mom and grandma were her favorites.

Margo is survived by her husband of 48 years, Robert Nellis Sr. of West Frankfort, IL, and her children: daughter Mandy Mize and son-in-law John Mize of West Frankfort, IL, son Robert Nellis II and daughter-in-law Charity Nellis of Oklahoma City, OK, daughter Jadrian Greathouse and son-in-law Kevin Greathouse of West Frankfort, IL, and her sister Susie Hubbard (Hock) and brother-in-law Harold Hubbard of Royalton, IL.

She is also survived by her grandchildren: Garrett Green of West Frankfort, IL, Korrena Smith (Green) and Luke Smith of Paducah, KY, Alexander Greathouse of West Frankfort, IL, Alyssa Greathouse of West Frankfort, IL, Johnny Mize of West Frankfort, IL, Chloe Mize of West Frankfort, IL, Autumn Nellis of Oklahoma City, OK, and one great-granddaughter Opal Lee Smith of Paducah, KY.

To these special children she was known as MooMoo. This moniker came from her grand-niece and nephew whom she lovingly referred to as her practice grandchildren, since she cared for them before her own grandchildren were born. Margo collected cow figurines which her husband, Robert, bought for her on his travels. At the time she had about a 250-cow herd. One day her grand-niece, about 4 or 5 at the time, said to Margo, “MooMoo, you have a lot of cows. Do you love cows?” She replied, “Almost as much as I love you.” With that, her grandma nickname was born, and she was called such by all the grand and great-grandchildren, thanks to her wonderful grand-niece Lindsey Arvai (Eastwood) and grand-nephew Jared Eastwood. They helped to teach her how to be a grandparent.

Margo was preceded in death by her mother Lillian Jackson (Worthern) and father Robert Hock, sisters: Pearl (Fifi) Pierson, Diane Crawford (Hock), and her brother Robert L. Hock Jr.

Margo was a loving, caring soul and a loyal friend. She and Robert were together from their first meeting in 1972, till her death- 52 years, 5 months, and 13 days.

Robert- “My soulmate, even with all the life ‘stickers,’ will always be the greatest part of my life. I miss her dearly already.”

To honor Margo, friends and family are encouraged to make donations to the American Cancer Society.

Family and friends memorial service will be announced at a later date.

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

Mary Ann A. Mulpas, 81, of Buckner, IL, passed away at 8:00 a.m., on Monday, September 2, 2024, at her home with her husband by her side.

She was born on October 21, 1942, to Leo and Clara (Otto) Berhorst in Osage County, Missouri. Mary Ann worked for 42 years as a teacher in the education system. On January 4, 2007, she married Charles Edward Mulpas, and he survives.

Mary Ann is survived by her loving spouse of 17 years, Charles Mulpas, four brothers and three sisters.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo Stephen and Clara Odelia Berhorst.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 South Main Street, Benton, IL.

Per Mary Ann’s wishes, cremation will take place.

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