Bradley Lowell Tucker, age 65, of Benton, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at his home.

His wishes are to be cremated.

A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date.

Leffler Funeral Home of Benton; is in charge of the cremation arrangements.

Bradley Lowell Tucker was born on June 14, 1957, in Dekalb, Illinois, the son of Gene Lowell Tucker and Eulah Nadine (Clark) Tucker. He married Bonnie B. (Pritchett) Hopkins. They were married for 13 years until her death on December 9, 2018.

He was a former self-employed contractor.

Brad was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of West Frankfort, Illinois.

Brad enjoyed spending time with his two dogs.

Surviving is his loving mother Nadine Tucker of Benton, Illinois; a son Austin Tucker and wife Tammy of Stone Lake, Wisconsin; two grandchildren: Andrew and Natalie; a sister Brenda Crawford and husband Tony of Portage, Wisconsin; two step-children: Leslie Hopkins (Sandy White) of Benton, Illinois; Mark Hopkins and fiancée Heather Murphy of West Frankfort, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his father Gene Tucker; his wife Bonnie Hopkins.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Brad, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Ronald Melvin Thompson, age 75, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at the SSM Good Samaritan Hospital of Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

His wishes are to be cremated.

Burial will be held at a future date in the Maple Dale Cemetery of Olney, Illinois.

Leffler Funeral Home of Benton; is in charge of the cremation arrangements.

Ronald was born on October 3, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Melvin Thompson and Dorothy (Kropp) Thompson.
He was a retired truck driver last working for Crown Lift Trucking Company. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Ronald enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, visiting with his neighbors, traveling to visit and spend time with his siblings, relaxing with a glass of rum and coke. He also loved his two dogs J-Wow and Riley.

Surviving is a son Jason Thompson and girlfriend Marcy Morefield of West Frankfort, Illinois; a daughter-in-law Audra Thompson of Effingham, Illinois; grandchildren: Makala Bishop and husband Caleb, Tyler Thompson, Josh Fisher and wife Tracie, Ryan Epperheimer and wife Megan, Brady Epperheimer, Kara Davis and husband Matt, Dakota Thompson, Preston Thompson, and Addisyn Thompson; great-grandchildren: Dylan, Kaeden, Jacob, Konner, Josiah, Karlei, Maddox, Journey, Kambrei, Wren, Briggston, Heaven, and Maverick; a brother Richard Thompson and wife Alexis of Show Low, Arizona; a sister Pat Novak of Huntley, Illinois; two nephews and nieces: Todd and Tim and Megan; Shawna and Terry, Jamie and Sarah.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons: John Thompson and Jared Thompson.

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

Denton Warren Perryman, age 68, of Carbondale, passed away at 8:39 a.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Integrity Healthcare of Carbondale, Illinois.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the Plaster’s Cemetery North of Thompsonville. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery. Arrangements are with the Leffler Funeral Hoe of Benton, Illinois.
Denton and his twin brother Daryl were born on December 21, 1953, in Taylorville, Illinois; the twin sons of James Riley “Vernie” Perryman and Flodine (Abbott) Perryman.

He was a former professional model, waiter, and bartender.

Surviving is a daughter Daury McGuire Perryman of California; his aunts: Linda Ray of Thompsonville, Illinois, and Joyce Fryman of Benton, Illinois; several cousins, and many friends and acquaintances.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his twin brother Darrell Perryman.
Memorial contributions may be made to Plasters Cemetery; and will be accepted at the graveside service, or may be mailed to Plasters Cemetery, in care of Mr. Juel Mandrell, 12495 Sterling Street, Benton, Illinois 62812.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Denton, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Benjamin “Ben” Lee Williams, 39, of Benton, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at his residence in Benton.

Ben was born on January 23, 1983, to Teddy and Sarah (Biddle) Williams in Herrin, IL. He was proud to work as a driller in the oil field. Ben married Kerry Kluzek on August 24, 2013.

Ben was an outdoorsman and enjoyed camping, traveling, and riding anything with a motor. There wasn’t an adventure Ben wasn’t willing to take. He hoped to retire on a sailboat. Fishing was more than a passion; it was a constant in his life. Ben was valued as a father before anything else by his four children. His carefree, upbeat attitude was apparent to everyone he met; Ben had no enemies. He made everyone into a “good” buddy. His favorite place to be was bellied up to a beach bar in the Florida Keys; shirtless with a beer in his yeti koozie. Ben“jammin” loved to have a good time.

Ben is survived by his Mother, Sarah Williams; Wife, Kerry Williams, mother to Sons, Gavin Williams, Fischer Williams; Mary Sloan, mother to Son, Brandon Williams and Daughter, Abigail Williams; Brother, Jesse (Kelli) Williams; Nephew, Jesse Williams; Nieces, Maggie “Mag Pie” Williams, Lucy Williams; Brother, Adam (Rebecca) Williams; Cousin, Kadie (Brady) Helmkamp; Uncles, L.W. (Michelle) Biddle, Tim (Sheila) Huffine, Willie (Mary) Huffine; Maternal Grandmother, Lena Sanders; Father and Mother-in-law, Paul & Dorothy “Dot” Kluzek; Many Cousins and Friends.

He was preceded in death by Father, Teddy Eugene Williams; Uncle, Kevin Biddle; Maternal Grandfather, Lester Biddle; Paternal Grandfather, Ronald Huffine; Paternal Grandmother, Florence Huffine; Best Friend, Brandon Tindall.

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

Visitation will be held Thursday, September 1, 2022, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022, 10:30 a.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Memorials may be made to the Williams Family to help support his children’s future and education.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com

Dr. Arthur Lee Basso, 92, of Mulkeytown, IL, passed away on Friday August 26, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, IL. He was born on October 14, 1929 to Minnie and Attilio Basso of Christopher. He attended Christopher High School and graduated from the St Louis University School of Dentistry. He married Janice Louella Griffin on February 20, 1954.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice and two sons, Ricardo Lee Basso and Anthony “Tony” Randall Basso.

He is survived by his daughter Cathy Ann (Mike) Guthrie of Caseyville, IL; grandchildren Amy (Dan) Prychitko of College Grove, TN, Katie (Rodney) Fourez of Swansea, IL, Megan (Travis) Eastwood of Zeigler, IL and Michael Basso of Mulkeytown, IL; great grandchildren Steele, Rush, Cruz, and Aria Prychitko, Jase and Owen Fourez, and Ryder, Rhett and Riggs Eastwood; step-brother Jay Elliott and step-sister Cherrye Ryan both of California.

After completing his duty in the United States Air Force he opened his private Dentist Office in Christopher, where he continued the practice until the age of 80, when he suffered a severe stroke. This is a true reflection of his love for his profession.

Earlier in life Arthur enjoyed bowling, trap shooting, hunting and fishing. Being a lifelong resident of the Christopher area he made many great friends who he also loved spending time with. He was known by friends and family for his kind and generous personality, quick witted humor and extreme dedication. He will be dearly missed.

Funeral services will be on Thursday September 1, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.

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

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