Sherry Lynn Johnson, 66, of Benton passed away Friday afternoon, April 30, 2021 at the Helia HealthCare in Benton.

She was born in Christopher, IL on Nov. 24, 1954, the daughter of Harold Dean and Flora Mae (Good) Furlow.
Sherry married Steve Johnson on Oct. 8, 1971 in Elizabethtown, IL, and he survives.

Sherry lived for her family, especially her granddaughter. Sherry started her career as a CNA, she then went to LPN school, then became a Registered Nurse, and over the years served as Head Supervisor over ICU at UMWA Hospital in West Frankfort, and was House Supervisor at UMWA when she left to go to Frankfort Health Care where she started as Director of Nurses, then became Administrator and retired from that position.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by her:
Husband: Steve Johnson of Benton
Son: Stevie Johnson of Benton
Daughter: Stacie Little & husband Greg of Buckner
Granddaughter: KayLee Little of Buckner
Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her Parents & by 2 Sisters-Sue Travelstead & husband Raymond Travelstead and Bernadine Braddy.
Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. Monday, May 3rd at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Bill Perry officiating. Burial will be in the Mulkeytown Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.
We ask everyone attending the services to be considerate of others and to practice social distancing. We are limited to 50 people in our building at a time, and masks are recommended.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

John Henry Slayton, 77, of Addieville, passed away at 7:40 p.m., on Friday, April 23, 2021, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

He was born on July 5, 1943 to Luther F. and Evelyn M. (Parrish) Slayton in East St. Louis, IL. John was a United States Marine Corps Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. John retired from Sears & Roebuck after 45 years as a Repairman. On July 30, 1962, he married Sherry Hutchens and she preceded him in death on November 16, 2017. To this union they had three children.

John was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed restoring classic cars, building furniture, baking sweets. John took so much pride building the house which his family resided in.

He is survived by his two daughters, Lori A. Baum of Murphysboro, IL and Mary E. (Adrian) Johnson of Belleville, IL; one son, Robert S. Slayton of Beckemeyer, IL; three grandsons, Joshua Baum of Murphysboro, IL, Cole (Veronica) Johnson of Fort Bliss, TX and Jack Johnson of Belleville, IL; three granddaughters, Heather (Kelly) Baum-Cusick of Carbondale, IL, Kaitlyn (John) O’Quinn of MO and Emma Johnson of Belleville, IL; five great-granddaughters, MyKayla Baum of Waterloo, IL, Macie Baum of Carbondale, IL, Michelena O’Quinn of MO, Tenley Baum of Carbondale, ILand Aubreen O’Quinn of MO; one brother, James (Lydia) Slayton of Granite City, IL; one sister, Clarcie (Terry) Tyler of Collinsville, IL; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by parents, Luther F. and Evelyn (Parrish) Slayton; wife, Sherry Ann Slayton; and sister Frances Slayton.

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

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 27, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Burial will take place in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, with military rites by the Benton American Legion Post 280, VFW Post 2671 and the Marine Corps Honors Team.

Memorials contributions may be made to the Franklin County Animal Control, and will be accepted at the Funeral Home.

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

Larry Wayne Lewis, age 63, of Benton, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the Herrin Hospital.

His wishes are to be cremated. A private family Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date.

Larry Wayne Lewis was born on March 23, 1958 in Decatur, IL; the son of Lester Lewis and Bessie (Moutrey) Lewis.

He enjoyed watching movies, attending church, spending time with his family. He loved animals.

Surviving are three sisters: Clara Lewis of Benton, Marie Ledbetter of Maroa, IL, Shirley Albright of Colorado; two nieces: Heather Bagley and family, Kimberly Ledbetter and family; two nephews: Johnnie Broughton and family, Michael Ledbetter and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lester and Bessie Lewis; an infant brother; and a brother Bill Lewis.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Larry, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Floyd Smith, 66, of Franklin County passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

He was born in Christopher, IL on February 1, 1955 the son of Harold A. & Helen Flora (Willmore) Smith.
He married Kathy (Saddler) on October 29, 1995, and she survives.

Mr. Smith enjoyed having his grandbabies over, and fishing.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife Kathy Smith, of Franklin County; children Rainey and David Gunter, of Harrisburg, IL, Bobbie Lenard, and friend Kevin, of Zeigler, IL, Michael and Linda Lenard, of Christopher, IL, Lance Lenard, of Franklin County, Chelsea Wininger and husband Josh, of Vincennes, IN and Josh Grimes, of Royalton, IL; 22 grandchildren, and one on the way; 9 great-grandchildren and a brother, David Smith, and wife Donna, of Benton, IL

Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, three sisters, Clodena Lampley, Mary Nastasi and Brenda Smith.

Funeral Services will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Phillip Fritz officiating. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

We ask everyone attending the services to be considerate of others and to practice social distancing. We are limited to 50 people in our building at a time, and masks are recommended.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made at the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Charles Harding, 90, of Thompsonville, passed away at 3:55 a.m., on Monday, April 19, 2021, at Herrin Hospital.

He was born on December 4, 1930, to Charles and Mertel (Cranndel) Harding in Gary, IN. Charles worked as a head paymaster and general clerk for the railroad. He married Patricia J. Klasner and she preceded him in death.

Charles was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren.

Charles is survived by his three daughters, Edith Flannigan of Thompsonville, Yvonne (Kim) Grace Wohlfeil of Benton and Teresa (Eddie) Fredrick of Thompsonville; five grandchildren, Charity (Drew Henson) Wohlfeil, Aaron (Melinda) Carrol, James Schwei, Sherri Heist, Stacey (Jerry) Sanders; one sister, Twila Blankenbaker; one brother, Gary Milton Harding and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles William and Mertel Grace Harding and his wife, Patricia J. Harding.

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

Per Charles’ wishes, cremation will take place.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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