Michael Wayne Tinsley, 31, of Sesser, passed away on Saturday April 23, 2022.

He was born on May 16, 1990 in Mt Vernon, IL to Regina (Wright) Tinsley and Robert Tinsley.

He is survived by his daughter Skylar Grace; mother Regina Tinsley of Sesser; father Robert Tinsley; brother Myles (Taylor) Tinsley of Woodlawn; Nephew Rucker Tinsley; Nana Judy Tinsley of Woodlawn; Granddad Mickey Wright of Woodlawn; two aunts Vicki (Brett) Tinsley of Woodlawn and Angie (Brent) Williams of Woodlawn; uncle Roger (Carrie) Wright of Woodlawn and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his Grandma Diane Wright and Grandpa George Tinsley.

Graveside services will be held on Monday May 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Spring Hill Cemetery in Rural Beecher City, IL with Ethan Shurtz officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday May 1, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, IL.

In lieu of flowers donations can be given to the Sesser-Valier School District to be divided between the Luke Thery Memorial Scholarship and the Kaitlyn Laskowski Stanfield Memorial Scholarship. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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Murrel “Red” Wingo, 79, of Benton, passed away at 9:12 p.m., on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

He was born on October 16, 1942, to Dallas and Ruby (Neunlist) Wingo in Franklin County, IL.

Red enjoyed riding his bike around Benton and liked horses and dancing.

Murrel is survived by his sister, Agnes Hamilton; brother, Dallas Truman Wingo; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Wingo and nine nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dallas William and Ruby Wingo, two brothers, Gerald Wingo and Hillis Wingo and six sisters, Dora Lou Richardson, Nancy Wingo, Neva June Wingo, Marla Jean Wingo, Carolyn Sue Wingo and Marilyn Joe Wingo and an infant brother.

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

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Following the funeral service, burial will take place in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery.

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

Mary Denise Gobtop, 70, of McLeansboro, passed away on Saturday April 16, 2022.

She was born on April 12, 1952 in Pearl River, NY to James and Francis (Oisher) Alexander. She married Randall Joe Gobtop on May 17, 1975.

She is survived by her husband Randall Gobtop of McLeansboro; children Douglas (Stephanie) Suhr of Roscoe, IL, Jawn (Dwaine) Warren of Chaffee, MO and Laura (Carlos) Suarez of McLeansboro; grandchildren Hannah Suhr, Keegan Suhr, Catelyn Suhr, Aiden Suhr, Charles Wehnes, James Gobtop, Garrett Warren, Ronnie Suarez and Carlos Suarez; two great grandchildren and one sister Geneva Cramer of Ewing, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Starr Alexander, six brothers William Alexander, Robert Alexander, James Alexander, John Alexander, Gerald “Harry” Alexander and Thomas Alexander and two sisters Rita Reed and Karol Rand.

Funeral services will be on Saturday April 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Friday April 22, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser, IL.

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Timothy “Tim” Lee Curwick Sr., 57, of Benton, passed away at 5:29 p.m., on Wednesday, April 14, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 4, 1964, to Donald and Ilene (Howell) Curwick in Kankakee, IL. Tim worked in the construction industry as a roofer. He married Jacqueline Cutter and she survives.

Tim is survived by his wife, Jacqueline, three sons, Richard (Stephaine) Hammonds, Timothy Lee Curwick, Jr. and Donald (Brielle) Curwick; one daughter, Samantha (Scott) Montoya; a brother, Steven Vogler; four sisters, Leane Sizemore, Jill Braden, Beth Donavan and Christina Cook; many grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Sr. and Ilene Curwick, his first wife who was the love of his life, Tina Curwick, a brother, Donald Curwick and a sister, Mariane Key.

Tim enjoyed game night with his siblings. FaceTiming his Princess (Mckenzie). Family gatherings and bon fires. Spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main Street, Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home in Benton.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton with the Pastor Jesse Hinds, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorials to be made to Pate Funeral Home to assist with funeral costs.

Wendell Ethan Bowlin, 98, of Sesser, passed away on Tuesday April 12, 2022 at Helia Healthcare in Benton.

He was born on September 25, 1923 in Christopher to Alva and Sybil (Johnson) Bowlin. He married Doris (Evilsizer) on July 3, 1946 and she preceded him in death on August 10, 2003.

He is survived by his children Relda (Sam) Guthrie of Edgewood, Kenneth (Mary Lou) Bowlin of Sesser, Gary (Jaxine) Bowlin of Sesser and Brian (Malynda) Bowlin of Valier; one son-in-law Lee Ford of Columbia City, IN; 13 Grandchildren; 22 Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter Cheryl Ford, five sisters and six brothers.

He was the owner and operator of Bowlin’s Foodland in Sesser, he also loved to hunt, fish and trap. He was a member of the Apostolic Church in Sesser. He also served in the United States Air Force during World War II and was a Nose Gunner in a B-24 Airplane.

Funeral services will be on Friday April 15, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Harrison Cemetery in Buckner.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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Ronald Dwight Huie, 87, of Christopher, passed away on April 6, 2022 at his home.

He was born on January 13, 1935 in Sesser, IL to Meredith and Mary (Jolley) Huie. He married Elaine (Slaviero) Huie on August 4, 1957.

He is survived by his wife Elaine Huie of Christopher; his children John (Jean) Huie of Benton and Ronnell (Mike) Karoski of West Frankfort; grandchildren Garrett Karoski of Chicago, Courtney (Bryan) Thomas of Mulkeytown and Tyler (Haley Ing) Huie of Christopher; great grandchildren Tripp Tyler Thomas and Teagan Grace Thomas; one sister Jean (Vic) Kretz of Christopher; sister-in-law Mary Ann Huie of Christopher and one brother-in-law Ronald (Vicki) Slaviero and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters Ilah Winn, Mable Page and Metzie Ward, two brothers James Huie and Charles Huie and his Father-in-law and Mother-in-law John and Olga Slaviero.

Funeral services will be on Monday April 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday April 10, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Harrison Cemetery in Buckner.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the donor’s choice. Envelopes will be accepted at the funeral home.

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