CORA LUCILLE ADAMS
Herrin
Cora Lucille Adams, 79, a former Benton resident, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 7, 1999, in the Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton, with the Rev. Bert Mitchell officiating. There will be no visitation. Those attending the service on Wednesday are asked to go directly to the cemetery. Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Adams was born on May 17, 1920, in benton, the daughter of Marshall and Winnie (Gargus) Rice. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of West City. She is survived by two sons, Ray Adams and wife Pam of Herrin, Roy Adams and wife Gretchen of Cambria; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Dallape and husband Frank of Benton. She was preceded in death by her parents, by one brother, Earl Rice and by one sister, May Blair.

ROBERT FRANKLIN ALLEN
Fallbrook, California
Robert Franklin Allen, former Sesser resident, died at 5:50 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, 1999. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999 in the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home, Sesser, with the Rev. Woody Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Horse Prairie Cemetery, Sesser. There will be no visitation. Mr. Allen was born in Chicago Heights, the son of Charles Hobart Allen and Erma Atchison Lewis. Survivors include one sister, Shirley Armenisa and husband Sam of Kankakee; two brothers, Kirby Allen and wife Carol of Chicago Heights, Carrell Lee Allen and wife Mary of Woodland Hills, Calif.; several nieces and nephews. A construction worker, he was an Army veteran of the Viet Nam War, and was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of the Sesser VFW and American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

JENNIE ALLOIS
Benton
Jennie Allois, 86, of Benton, died at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 11, 1999 at the Community Hospital of Ottawa. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the Rev. Father Donald Lenzini officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery. Friends may call after 12:30 p.m. until time of service on Wednesday, to the church. Mrs. Allois was born in Herrin on Sept. 18, 1912, to Joe and Catherine (Nigra) Appino. She was married to Aldo Allois on July 27, 1933. He died on Dec. 18, 1973. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Benton. Survivors include one daughter, Jo Knudson and husband Don of Marseilles; two grandsons, Dr. Gregory Knudson and wife Michelle of Dublin, Oh., Dr. Gary Knudson and wife Kendra of Waterloo, Iowa; five great-grandchildren. Her parents, husband and two brothers, Bart and Pete Appino preceded her in death. For those who wish Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund or to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Envelopes will be available at the church. The Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton is in charge of arrangements.

JEWELL M. ANDERSON
Lexington, Kentucky
Jewell M. Anderson, 50, died at her home in Lexington, on Friday, June 18, 1999. Services will be held Tuesday, June 22, at 11 a.m. in the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home, Sesser, with the Revs. Tommy Howard and John Welsh officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 21, at the funeral home. Mrs. Anderson was born on Oct. 25, 1948, in Martin, Ky. the daughter of Estill Martin and Avean M. Green. She was married to Fred Anderson who survives. She was employed by Hills Department Store in Lexington. In addition to her husband, Fred, she is survived by her mother, Avean M. Green of Sesser; three brothers, Estill Martin Jr. of LaGrane, Ind., Tom Martin of Ocean Springs, Miss., Don Martin of Scheller; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.

LLOYD J. ATCHISON
Christopher
Lloyd J. Atchison, 89, died at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, 1999, in the Skilled Care Unit of Franklin Hospital. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 6, in the Gilbert Funeral Home, Christopher, with the Rev. Gary Farthing officiating. Burial will be in the Mulkeytown Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Sunday until time of service. Mr. Atchison was born on Nov. 10, 1909, in Plain View, Ark., the son of Andrew J. and Allie (Williams) Atchison. He was first married to Norma (Steckenrider) Atchison who preceded him in death. He later married Beatrice J. (Corn) Atchison. She survives. He was a retired coal miner from Freeman #3 and a member of U.M.W.A. In addition to his wife, Beatrice, he is survived by four children, Betty Rowland of Christopher, Donald Atchison of Sesser, Jack Atchison, Diane Sthal of Mulkeytown; stepchildren Dean Smith of West Frankfort, Ray Smith of Kentucky, Donna Craig of Lake-In-The-Hills, Jerry Smith of Abingdon; fourteen grandchildren; one sister, Essie Hayes of Mt. Vernon.

WILMA ATCHISON
Marion
Wilma Atchison, 83, formerly of Whittington, died at 5:50 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, in St. Mary's Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Johnston Funeral Home in Whittington, with the Rev. Bob Ward officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday to the funeral home. Mrs. Atchison was born on June 11, 1916, in Franklin County, the daughter of Fred and Ada (Shockley) Duff. She was a housewife and a member of the First Baptist Church in Christopher. Survivors include three daughters, Sandra Shumate of Atlanta, Ga., Sharon Atchison of Fort Worth, Texas, Sheila Brown and husband Norman, Marion; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Paul Atchison, one grandson, two brothers and one sister.

LOU DEANE BAILEY
Benton
Lou Deane Bailey, 77, of 108 W. Adams, died at 5:05 p..m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Funeral services will be a 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, with the Rev. Clinton Woodfin officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Bailey was born Aug. 18, 1926 in Logan, the daughter of Hiram Elmer and Cordie Ellen (Gill) Keaton. She married Charles W. Bailey and he died Nov. 19, 1972. She was a retired manager of various retail stores on the Benton Public Square including The Vogue, The Shoe Room, and Harris'. She was a past President of the Business and Professional Women's Organization, past Band Parent president, and was a Girl Scout leader for 18 years. She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church, Benton. Survivors include two sons, Rox W. Bailey, Charlotte, NC, Mike Bailey, East St. Louis; a daughter, Jane O'Tain, Evansville, Ind.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, a brother, Charles E. Keaton, Benton; a sister, Mona Lee Bays, St. Louis, Mo. and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a grandson, Aaron B. Bailey and a sister, Madge Jones. Memorial contributions may be made to the Deaconess Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, Evansville, Ind.

MELVIN E. BANEY
West Frankfort
Melvin E. Baney, 86, of 302 Illinois Ave., died at 6:35 p.m. , Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999, in his home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13 in the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home, West Frankfort, with the Rev. Becky Brault officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Johnston City. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday to the funeral home. Mr. Baney was born on Sept. 8, 1912, in Mt. Vernon, the son of Gail Ruby (McMeens) Baney. He was married to Frances (Steh) Baney on July 22, 1933 in West Frankfort. She survives. He was a retired painter and a member of the Harmony International Brothers of Painters and Allied Trades Union Local #32. He was very active in Democrat politics and had served as a precinct committeman, Denning Township trustee and clerk, Franklin County Board of Trustees and president of the Joiner School Baord of Education. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church where he served on the administration board and was president of the Harmony Sunday School Class. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Donna Sue Bozarth and husband Joe of West Frankfort; three grandchildren, Cynthia Crabtree and husband Jerry of West Frankfort; Georgia Moore of West Frankfort; Doug Moore and wife Becky of West Frankfort; four great-grandchildren, Cara Broy, Alyssa, Nathan and Ashlee Moore, all of West Frankfort; one brother Gailord Baney and wife Geneva of Sesser; three sisters, Ruth Funcannon of Benton, Eleanor Ferguson of West Frankfort, Gretta Sanders of California; several nieces and nephews. Friends who wish may make memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois or to the First United Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.

MONA M BEAN
Mona M. Bean, 97, a former Benton resident, died Wednesday morning Aug. 25, 1999 at the Northgate Nursing Home in Florissant, Mo. Services will be held at noon on Friday, Aug. 27, in the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with Pastor Phillip Ingle officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Friday until time of service to the funeral home. Mrs. Bean was born in Jefferson County on Dec. 16, 1901, the daughter of Noah Calvin and Stella (Lisenby) Humphrey. On April 3, 1921, she married Walter Leonard Bean. He died Oct. 30, 1983. Survivors include one daughter, Jackie Hayes of Florissant, Mo.; two grandsons, Bret Hayes and wife Sonya of Florissant, Mo.; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Vermadel Travis of Peoria, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister, Leota Mick, and son-in-law, Bob Hayes. For those who wish Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Benton and will be accepted at the funeral home.

ELVA BLANCHE BISHOP
Sesser
Elva Blanche Bishop, 89, of 508 W. Matthew, died at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999 in the St.. Mary's Good Samaritan Health Care Center, Mt. Vernon. Services will be held Sunday, Nov. 21, at 1 p.m. in the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home, Sesser. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Bishop was born on Feb. 15, 1910 in Franklin County, the daughter of Austin and Safrona (Kelly) Walker. She was married to Alonzo Bishop who preceded her in death on Sept. 16, 1992. She was of the Baptist faith and a homemaker. Survivors include three daughters, Betty and Bill Wilson of Sesser, Jane and Ed Curtis of Wynona, Minnesota, Barbara and Jack Cote, Brook, Ind.; 8 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a sister, Thelma Jones of Sesser.

EARNEST L."ERNIE" BLAIR
Benton
Ernest L."Ernie" Blair, 54, died at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 1999, in the Marshall Browning Hospital, Du Quoin. Services will be held Friday, July 2, at noon in the Poulson Funeral Home with the Rev. Rod Joplin officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of service on Friday to the funeral home. Mr. Blair was born on April 29, 1945, in Benton, the son of James and Eleanor (Chaffin) Blair. He was married to Virginia "Ginger" (Langston) Blair. She survives. He was a retired concrete contractor and a member of the Church of God, Benton. He loved his yard and garden. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Shannon Blair of Benton; stepson Greg Bradford and wife Nancy, Olive Branch, Mississippi; stepdaughters, Angel Henry and husband, Danny of Memphis, Tenn., Roxane Finch, South Haven, Miss.; two grandchildren, Craigory and Darrean; seven stepgrandchildren; two brothers, Clifford and wife Carol Blair of Benton, Mark and wife Rebecca Blair of Springfield; two sisters, Elsie and husband Jackson Cantrell of Benton, Nancy and husband Emil"Bud" Vandom of Benton. His parents, three brothers, James Jr., Gary Lynn, William Edmon Blair and two sisters, Edna Mae Thompson and Linda Wyant preceded him in death.

DALE EDWARD BOND
Marion
Dale Edward Bond, 71, died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 1999 at the V.A. Medical Center, Marion. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, at the Third Baptist Church Marion, with Dr. Jerry Ford officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Meredith-Blue Funeral Home, Marion. Mr. Bond was born on June 29, 1927, in Saline county, the son of Wilbern and Grace (Edwards) Bond. He married Bonita Sue Edwards on March 29, 1947 in Marion and she survives. He was the owner of the Marion Abstract Company and Franklin County Title in Benton. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. In his free time he enjoyed trap shooting. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Rhoda Bond of the Lake of Egypt; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joanne "Jody" and Bob Fuson of Benton, and Karen and Ron Broeking of Marion; grandchildren, Erin Corder, Chad Fuson, and Carrie and Ben Cox. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be made to the Marion Third Baptist Church, TIP Home Health Care Services or Benton Immanuel Baptist Church building fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and the church.

IRENE BOSWELL
Sesser
Irene Boswell, 80, died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in the Franklin Skilled Care Unit of Franklin Hospital, Benton. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, with Brothers Gene Outland and Harl Ray Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 this evening at the funeral home. Mrs. Boswell was born on Aug. 22, 1919 in Franklin County, the daughter of John and Ethel (Cook) Eubanks. She was married to Jesse Boswell on July 7, 1938. He survives. She was a member of Hazel Dell Free Will Baptist Church, Sesser, and was a house wife, dedicated wife and loving mother. In addition to her husband Jesse, she is survived by two sons, and daughters-in-law, Marvin and Lulabell Boswell of Mulkeytown, Rodger and Angela Boswell of O'Fallon; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Curtis Warren of Benton, Connie and Victor Brandalise of Sesser; fourteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; three sisters, Leo Kunkel of Mulkeytown, Gloma Harrison of Sesser, twin sister, Ilene Cockrum of Beckemyer. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Velma Kunkel and Edith Eubanks; one brother, Clyde Eubanks.

BARBARA JEAN BOURLAND
West Frankfort
Barbara Jean Bourland, 69, of 1737 E. Main St., died on Monday, Sept. 20, 1999 in Franklin Hospital. Services were held on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 1:30 p.m. in the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home, West Frankfort. Burial was in Tower Heights Cemetery. Mrs. Bourland was born on July 28, 1930, in Chicago, the daughter of Reece and Geneva (Thompson) Edwards. She was married on April 27, 1977, in West Frankfort to Arthur Bourland. He survives. She has been involved for 19 years with the Franklin County, E.S.O.A. and for the last 12 years she served as assistant coordinator. In addition to her husband, Arthur, she is surived by one daughter, Lori and husband Harley Kelso of Loredo, Texas; a son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Jane Dobreff of Belleville, Mich.; five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Barbara and Molly Kelso, Eric and Jason Dobreff . She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Irvin Odum, infant granddaughter, Amanda Kelso.

EVELYN L. BOWMAN
West Frankfort
Evelyn L. Bowman, 74, died on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999 in Franklin Hospital, Benton. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, in the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home, West Frankfort, with Pastor Tom Ellison of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Benton, officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday to the funeral home. Mrs. Bowman was born on Nov. 14, 1925, in Indiana County, Pa., the daughter of Knowlton and Sarah (Bothel) Fairman. She was married to Norman Bowman, who died in 1969. She retired in 1987 from the Union Hospital, where she worked as a licensed practical nurse for 18 years. She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Benton. Survivors include two sons, John T. Bowman of West Frankfort, Fred K. Bowman and wife Cynthia of Springfield; one daughter, Brenda E. Bradley and husband James of Logan; three grandchildren, Michelle Russell, James Bradley and Lindsey E. Bowman; one great-grandson, Garrett Russell; one sister, Winefred Cameron of Mineral Ridge, Ohio. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Ellen Ruddock.

HAROLD E. "COWBOY" BRADEN
West City
Harold E. "Cowboy" Braden, died Saturday, June 19, 1999, in Franklin Hospital, Benton. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, in the Poulson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Loyd Lasley officiating. Burial, with military rites, will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. Wednesday until time of service at the funeral home. Mr. Braden was born on Dec. 6, 1921, in Hamilton County, the son of the Rev. Dorcy and Louie Fay (Sanders) Braden. He was married to Mildred "Louise" Craddock. She died on Feb. 18, 1999. He was retired as a roof bolter from Freeman Coal Co. in Waltonville, and was a member of the Eakin Grove Baptist Church. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include a daughter, Donna Lampley of Benton; a granddaughter, Nancy Graser and husband Paul of St. Charles, Mo.; great-grandson, Matthew Paul Graser of St. Charles, Mo.; three foster children, Robert "Butch" and Connie Spain of Waltonville, Louise and Alan Minton of Christopher, Helen and Richard Davis of Benton; 8 foster grandchildren; 10 foster great-grandchildren. Mr. Braden was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, two brothers, Otis and Elmer Braden.

TONA ELAINE BRADEN
Ina
Tona Elaine Braden, 39, died Tuesday, July 13 a.m. in her home in Ina. Services will be held Friday, July 16, at 2 p.m. in the Polson Funeral Home, Benton, with the Rev. David Shores offciating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Michael T. Braden. Tona was born on April 25, 1960, in Benton, the daughter of Arthur F. and Shirley (Tate) Braden Ehrhart. Her spouse was Tom Isom, who survives in Ina. She was a retired nurse's aid and was of the Baptist faith. Other survivors include two sons, Robert D. and Michael T. Braden, both of Ina; one daughter, Mary Beth Braden of Ina; a stepdaughter, Jamie Marie Morris of Ina; two grandchildren, Dalton Matthew and Kelsey Marie; a step-grandchild Kaitlin Nicole; brothers, Steve and wife Chris Holmes of Fairborn, Ohio, Arthur and wife Karen Braden also of Fairborn; sisters, Karin Ward of South Carolina and Bonnie Rhodes of Ft. Meyers, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Nicholas Arthur Braden, who preceded her in death in 1994.

MARY E. BRANDIBAS
Christopher
Mary Bandibas, 76, of 408 E. 15th St., died at 5 p.m. on Wednesda,y, Sept. 29, 1999. Services will be held Saturday, Oct. 2 at noon in the Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Perry Musgrave officiating. Burial will be in the Mulkeytown Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Saturday until time of service at the funeral home. Mrs. Brandibas was born on Aug. 13, 1923, in Christopher, the daughter of Lester and Dora (Montgomery) Smith. She was first married to Paul Space and later married Eli Brandibas. They both preceded her in death. She was a housewife and of the Catholic faith. Survivors include one daughter, Paula J. and husband Mike Saul of Christopher; two grandchilden; four great-grandchildren; four brothers, Norman Smith of Valier, Bob Smith of Christopher, Lester Smith of Herrin, James Smith of Granite City; one daughter, Carol Sue Maibaum of Kokomo, Ind. She was also preceded in death by one sister.

RUTH HELEN BRADLEY
Sesser Ruth Helen Bradley, 7456 Peach Orchard Rd., died on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1999, in Sunbridge Care in Salem. Services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 1 p.m. in the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home, Sesser, with Pastor Joel Danner officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday to the funeral home. Mrs. Bradley was born on Sept. 14, 1927, in Homestead, N. Y., the daughter of Henry and Helen Hachman. She was married to Lloyd Wayne Bradley on March 20, 1995. He survives. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, West Frankfort. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Jo Crum of Sesser; one son, Jeffrey and wife Dixie Bradley of Mt. Vernon; several nieces and nephews; two grandchildren Carissa Lynn Bradley and her mother Deborah Jean Bradley and Tyler Wayne Bradley; several nieces and nephews.

BILLY BROWN
Sesser
Billy Brown, 83, of 14541 St. Hwy. 168, Sesser, died in his home at 11:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1999. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home, Sesser, with the Rev. Larry Cook officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with a Masonic service scheduled for 7 p.m. Mr. Brown was born in Rend City on Aug. 9, 1916, the son of Rayburn and Velma Beryl (Yung) Brown. He was married to Martha Elizabeth (Troxel) Brown on Oct. 21, 1951. She survives. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, a farmer, livestock and grain elevator dealer. A member of Local 181 Operators Union, he belonged to Scottish Rite, Belleville, Ainad Shrine Temple in East St. Louis . He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the V.F.W., American Legion and D.A.V. all of Sesser. In addition to his wife, he is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lewis Rayburn Brown.

WANDA MAXINE BROWN
Calvert City, Kentucky
Wanda Maxine Brown, 84, of 778 Oak Park Blvd. in Calvert City, Ky. died at 8:42 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15, 1999 in Lourdes Hospital, Paducah, Ky. Services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Collier Funeral Home, Benton, Ky. with the Rev. Terry Mathis officiating. Burial will be in Calvert City Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Brown was the former owner of Brown's Ken Tuk-Un Motel in Gilbertsville, Ky., and was a member of the Gilbertsville Baptist Church and the North Marshall Senior Citizens. Memorials may be made to the Baptist Childrens Home in care of the Collier Funeral Home. Survivors include two sons, Donald Brown and Wayne D. Brown, both of Calvert City; a sister, Kay Sammons of Valier; a brother, Woodrow Slade of Ortonville MI; one grandson, R. Clay Brown of Paducah, Ky. one great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Brown of Paducah and a great-grandson, Matthew Brown, Paducah. She was preceded in death by her husband Arvel "Buster" Brown, father Oliver Slade, mother Pearl Ramsey Slade, and brother, Bill Slade.

WILLIAM RAYMOND (DOC) BROWN
Christopher
William Raymond (Doc) Brown, 86, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999 at Franklin Hospital in the ICU unit. He will be cremated. A Memorial service for Mr. Brown will be held on at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at the Apostolic Church , on the corner of 5th and Church St. in Christopher. The Rev. Eugene L. Brown will officiate. All family and friends are welcome. No flowers please. Mr. Brown was born in Christopher on June 7, 1913, the son of James and Kerry Brown. He was a retired automobile salesman. He is survived by one son, Bob of Banning, California; a grandson Joey in the Navy; three sisters, Grace Brown of Banning, Ruby (Sue) Popovich of Banning, Ieline Sutton, Tuscon, Az.; two brothers, Clyde Brown of East Peoria, Roy Brown of Banning; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Michael, three brothers, Glen, James (Lorne) Lloyd and Sim Russel.

MARGIE BROWN
West Frankfort
Margie Brown, 67, of 804 E. Garland St. died in the home of her son on Thursday, June 23, 1999. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home, with the Rev. Donald Riedel officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, west of Vienna. Visitation is after 9 a.m. Saturday until time of service at the funeral home. Mrs. Brown was born on June 7, 1932, in West Frankfort, the daughter of Ross and Lillian (Wicker) Lowman. She was married to Bill Brown and he survives. She was a member of the Northern Baptist Church in West Frankfort. In addition to her husband Bill, she is survived by one son, Gary Brown and wife Sandy of Thompsonville; one daughter, Jane Allen and husband David of Benton; four grandchildren, Julie Swigonski of Benton, Mechele Whaley of West Frankfort, Melissa Shimkus of Thompsonville; Brad Allen of Benton; three great-grandchildren, Kyle, Tristan and Cory. She was preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter Lynn Ann Allen, two brothers, Ralph and Paul Lowman. Friends who wish may make memorials to Lynn Ann Allen Memorial.

KENNETH E. BROWNING
Ballwin, Missouri
Kenneth E. Browning, 70, a former Benton resident, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at the First Christian Church in Benton, with the Rev. Dale Carson officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Thursday until the funeral hour to the church. The Morton & Johnston Funeral Home, Benton, is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Browning was born on Feb. 4, 1929, the son of Barney and Maude (Kearney) Browning. He was a graduate of Benton High School. He is survived by his wife, Etta Jean (Hall) Browning of Ballwin, two daughters, Deborah Robberson and husband Rick of Chesterfield, Mo., Jennifer Lee Kelpe and husband David of Morden Manitoba, Canada; five sons, Kenneth Alan Browning of Ballwin, Robert T. Browning and wife Sherri of Johnston City, Richard Dale Browning of Ballwin, Eric James Browning of Creve Couer, Mo., Garrett Barney Browning of Champaign; grandchildren, Aaron, Claire, Jim, Andrew, Andy, Robert, Miranda, Anna-Marie and Jonathan; three brothers, Don Browning and wife Nancy of Benton, Kirby Browning and wife Carmen of Benton, Joe Browning and wife Evelyn of El Cajun, Calif.; four sisters, Mary Lou Shelton and husband Jack of Vienna, Carolyn Upchurch and husband Marvin of St. Charles, Mo., Sue Wells and husband Jim of Benton, Becky Mandrell and husband Brad of Benton; several nieces and nephews. The family requests Memorials be made to the American Heart Association. His parents and one daughter, Laura Lee Browning preceded him in death.

GEORGE EUGENE BRYANT
Benton
George Eugene Bryant, 85, of Benton, died at 10:36 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, at the Cardinal Nursing Home in Energy. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Hobbs-johnson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank Trotter officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton. Visitation will be from 9 until 11 Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr. Bryant was born April 11, 1914, in Benton, the son of William and Anna (Denham) Bryant. He married the former Inez L. McNeal on March 6, 1934 and she survives. He was a retired coal miner, having worked at Old Ben #14, 21, and 24. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the U.M.W.A. He was a past deacon of the East Benton Baptist Church and a member for 64 years. Survivors include his wife, Inez Bryant, McLeansboro; a son, Paul E. Bryant, Wheaton; a daughter, Mary Ann Morris, McLeansboro; three grandchildren, Cindi Cox, McLeansboro; Bryan Knight, Louisville, Ky.; Jennifer Scott, London, England; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Louise Reynolds, Marion; and Virginia Shelford, Blairsville. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Virgil and LaDean Bryant. Memorial contributions may be made to the East Benton Baptist Church.

MARY LYNN POE BRYANT
West Frankfort
Mary Lynn (Poe) Bryant, 34, of 7716 Cambon Lake Road, died at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 12, 1999, east of Zeigler. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, at Vantrease Funeral Home in Zeigler with Brother Ed Sapp officiating. Burial will be at Harrison Cemetery in Buckner. Visiting hours are after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home until the time of service. Mrs. Bryant was born Dec. 30, 1964, in Du Quoin, the daughter of Earl T. and Minnie (Armstrong) Poe. She married Everett Dean Bryant in 1998. He survives in Jefferson City, Mo. She had attended the First Christian Church in Zeigler. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother, Minnie Poe of West Frankfort; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Susan and Thomas Chitwood of Dowell and Patty and Paul Hopkins of Benton; six brothers and three sisters-in law, Earl and Gilda Poe of Plumfield, Boyd and Ella Poe of Richmond, Ind., Charlie and Brenda Poe of West Frankfort, Bill Poe of Belton, Texas, Dean Poe of West Frankfort and Gene Poe of Plumfield; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.

SOPHRONIA BURTON
Decatur
Sophronia Burton, 88, of Decatur, and a former Whittington resident, died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 1999, at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur. She was born in East St. Louis, on May 12, 1911 to Pete and Bertha Kirk. Mrs. Burton was a member of the Rescue Free Will Baptist Church in Whittington. She was married to Lloyd Burton. He preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, Bill Burton of Decatur; four daughters, Jean Shelton of Elgin, Joan Beasley of Benton, Sally Atchison of Decatur, Shirley Kagel and husband Larry of Elgin; five grandchilden, Sharon, David, Holly, Brandon and Monte; thirteen grandchildren; four great-great-grandhildren; four children whom she babysat, Debbie and Steve King of South Elgin, Jennifer and Nason Buttz of Decatur; one sister, Ky Fitzgerrell of Benton; one half sister Norma Dunbar of Ina. Mrs. Burton was peceded in death by her parents, husband, one grandson, Mike and by two sisters. Funeral services will be held a 1 p.m. Saturday, June 12, at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Eric Mowry officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery in Whittington. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday to the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton.

A.W. "Webb" Cain,
Fort Worth
A.W. "Webb" Cain,76, a retired assembly supervisor for General Dynamics, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, in Fort Worth. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel of Fort Worth. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials: American Cancer Society. A.W. "Webb" Cain was born June 18, 1923, in Lincoln, Neb. He retired from General Dynamics in March 1985. Mr. Cain was a member of Retta Baptist Church in Burleson. A member of Handley Masonic Lodge 1140, he had recently received his 50-year Masonic pin. Survivors: His wife, Nancy Cain of Fort Worth; daughters, Barbara Barton and husband, Walter, Veronica Chapman and husband, Andy, and Judie Brooks and husband, Tom, all of Burleson; brother, Edwin C. "Ed" Cain and wife, Shirley, of Hawkins; grandchildren, Casey Barton, Teresa Layton, Jamie Sorenson and Cari Brooks; great-grandchildren, Kayla and Morgan Layton, Colton, Caanan and Reed Barton, and Tanner and Ashlan Sorenson; nieces, Sheila Cain and Nancy Petty; and other loving family members and friends. Laurel Land Funeral Home-Fort Worth 7100 Crowley Road, 293-1350

DOROTHY L. CALLONI
Chistopher
Dorothy L. Calloni, 75, of 504 Biby St., died at 2:15 p.m. on Monday, July 19, 1999, in her home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 22, in St. Andrew's Catholic Church,, Christopher, with burial to follow in the Harrison Cemetery, Buckner. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday to the Gilbert Funeral Home. Mrs. Calloni was born on Jan. 5, 1924, the daughter of Hiley Bill and Mary Beulah (Campbell) Furlow. She was married to John J. Calloni, who died Aug. 12, 1991. She was a retired school teacher for the Christopher Grade School District. A member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, she belonged to the Christopher Womans Club, Jolly Jills and the Altar Society. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Calloni Girten, Carbondale, Sandra C. Lahpinen, Connecticut; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

WRIGHT JOHNSON CANTRELL
Benton
Wright Johnson Cantrell, age 88, died at 3:30 a.m. on Friday, June 4, 1999 at the Severin Nursing Home in Benton. Mr. Cantrell was born on Feb. 20, 1911 in Hamilton County to Bill and Janie Cantrell. Mr. Cantrell was a citizen of Benton since 1934. He was a member of the UMWA for 72 years. He was a coal miner for 42 years, last working at Old Ben #21. He was a member of the Benton Church of God. He is survived by his wife, Beulah (Holliday) Cantrell, Benton; two sons, Ronnie Cantrell and wife Bobbette, Marengo and Gary Cantrell and wife Debby, Benton; one grandson, Aaron Cantrell, Benton; two granddaughters, Kristen Jerkins, South Carolina and Sherrie Cantrell, Streamwood; one great-grandson, Christopher Reyna, Streamwood; one great-granddaughter Lauren Reyna, Streamwood and one sister, Madge Atchison, Springfield. Mr. Cantrell was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, Roy, Persia, John, Hersel, Homer, Sefton and Kirk and by one sister, Mary Seiler. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 6 at the Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Rod Joplin officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until the funeral hour on Sunday at the funeral home.

DIANA BURROUGHS CARLISLE
Christopher
Diana Burroughs Carlisle, 48, died at 1:40 p.m., Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at Marion Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 19 at the Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Joey Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Harrison Cemetery in Buckner. Visitation will be after 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18 at the funeral home. Mrs. Carlisle was born on Jan. 17, 1951, in Christopher, the daughter of William Burroughs and Theresa Poteau. She married Jim Carlisle and he survives. Mrs. Carlisle was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, her children, Jamie and Bobby Arondelli, Christopher, Lisa and John Davis, Elkville and Tresa and Brad McCuan, Tunnel Hill; brothers and sisters, Lorraine and Ronnie Wilson, Valier, Jeanetter and Bobby Keith, Fayetteville, Tenn., Larry Burroughs, Christopher, Jim and Gerry Burroughs, Little Rock, Danny, Jerry and David Burroughs, Florida; grandchildren Kaytlin, Autumn, Danielle, Aaron, Megan and Paige, several nieces and nephews and special friends, Vicki Downen, Sesser and Gayla Miklos, Troy. She was preceded in death by her parents, niece Ronda Wilson and grandson Jonathan Davis

ERIN ANDREA SWOFFORD CARMEN
Benton
Erin Andrea Swofford Carmen, 39, of 801 N. Buchanan St., died Sunday, June 13, 1999, in the St. Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau, Mo., due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, with the Rev. Ben Harris officiating. Burial will be in the Swofford Cemetery, Akin. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Carmen was born April 2, 1960, in Decatur, the daughter of James Andrew and Ella Joanne (Harris) Swofford. She was married to Robert Carmen and he survives. She was a secretary with Rend Lake Seamless Guttering, and a member of the First Assembly of God Church, Benton. Survivors include her husband, Robert Carmen, Benton; two daughters, Nicole Legris, and Ashley Carmen, of Benton; her parents, James and Joanne Swofford, Benton; four sisters, Cheri Mackey, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Robin Bennett, Whittington, Susan Milleville, Shelbyville, Cristy Call, Licking, Mo.; two brothers, John Swofford, Lawrenceville, Ga., David Swofford, Illiopolis; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents. EVA LOU DONOVAN Ina Eva Lou Donovan, 70, a former Ina resident, died at 1:03 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 1999, at the Herrin Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, at the Johnston

DALE EUGENE CARNEY
Benton
Dale Eugene Carney, 56, of Benton, died in his home at 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, in the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jack Wolfe officiating. Burial will be in the Overturf Cemetery in Benton. Friends may call fom 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday to the funeral home. Mr. Carney was born in Ewing on March 15, 1943 to Rassie and Ruby (Webb) Carney. He worked for many years at Old Ben #26. He was an Air Force veteran of Vietnam and of the Methodist faith. Dale is survived by his wife, Karen Carney of Benton; two daughters, Heather Carney of Benton, Bobbie Drew and husband Darren of Akin; one son, Chad Carney of Benton; one stepdaughter, Tonya Maxwell of Mounds; one stepson, Ivan Maxwell and wife Sabrina of Vienna; six grandchildren; two brothers, Dean Carney of Benton, James Carney of Mt. Vernon; several half-brothers and half sisters. His parents and a half-brother preceded him in death.

VIRGINIA MAE CAVITT
Sesser
Virginia Mae Cavitt, 87, of 714 N. Park St., died at her home at 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, in the Brayfield Gilbert Funeral Home, Sesser, with the Rev. Harl Ray Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday to the funeral home. Mrs. Cavitt was born on March 11, 1912, in Sesser, the daughter of Norman and Elzina (Veach) Harrison. She was first married to Clarence Earl Dillion and later married Lester Cavitt. Both preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Imogene Dubbert, Madison, Mo., Frances Geraldine Levault, New Port Richey, Florida; a sister, Juanita Spann, Sesser; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Joe Harrison, Ralph Harrison, Archie Fred Harrison; a sister, Lila Greenwood.

CHARLES EVAN CHAMBERS
Mt. Vernon
Charles Evan Chambers, 86, died at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 1999 in St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon. Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. on July 23, 1999 in the Hughey Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, with the Rev. Kenneth Holland officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Masonic services will be conducted by Jefferson Lodge #368 AF & AM of Opdyke at 7:30 on Thursday evening at the funeral home. Mr. Chambers was born on Dec. 8, 1912, in East St. Louis, the son of Charles Henry and Nettie S. (French) Chambers. He married Evelyn R. Fults in East St. Louis on Nov. 24, 1934. She died May 7, 1986. He was a retired driver for the Railway Express Agency after 34 years of service. He was a member of the Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church; Jefferson Lodge #368 AF & AM of Opdyke; the Andrew D. Webb Chapter #160 Mt. Vernon, the Patton Commandery #369 Knights Templar, Ainad Shrine Temple of East St. Louis; Mt. Vernon High Twelve Club and was a Navy veteran of World War II who enlisted on April 4, 1944 and was discharged Dec. 5, 1945. For those who wish memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children and will be accepted at the funeral home. Survivors include two daughters, Gladys Pierce and husband Dennis of Mt. Vernon, Martha McKenzie of Gilbertsville, Ky.; two sons, Bill Chambers and wife Lois of Opdyke, Bob Chambers and wife Mary of Mulkeytown; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Hilda DeFrates of Godfrey; several nieces andnephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter, Monia Pierce.

ROSEMARY CAMPION
Benton
Rosemary Campion, 75, of 1409 N. Main, died at 10:12 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at the Franklin Hospital in Benton. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at the Liberty-Ridlen Cemetery, Macedonia, with the Father Donald Lenzini officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home in Benton. Mrs. Campion was born Oct. 26, 1924 in Chicago, the daughter of James and Catherine Campion. She was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include many friends from the Benton Healthcare Center. She was preceded in death by her parents.

JESSE LEE CHENOWETH
McAllen, Texas
Jesse Lee Chenoweth, 88, formerly of the Christopher and Carbondale area, died on Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in McAllen. Graveside services in the Mulkeytown Cemetery will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, with the Rev. Jerry Aken officiating. Friends are asked to meet at the Cemetery. The Gilbert Funeral Home of Christopher is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Chenoweth was born on July 31, 1911 in Du Quoin, the son of Jesse F. and Grace (Gammon) Chenoweth. He was married to Mary Lee Chenoweth and she survives. He was a retired teacher and coach of baseball and golf. He was a former member of the First Christian Church in Christopher, the Elks Lodge in Carbondale and McAllen, Shriners Temple of Belleville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Dixie Goro of McAllen and Jane Samford of Freemont, Calif; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Irene Vaughn of Zeigler. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Julianne Wester, two brothers, Finis and Roy Chenoweth.

WILLIAM REED CLIFT
Chesterfield, Mo.
Miriam Reed Clift, 70, of 14316 Conway Meadows Court, a former Benton resident, died on Thursday, July 1, 1999, in her home. Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, with the Rev. Mark Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Clift was born June 13, 1929 in Benton, the daughter of Douglas and Gladis (Berry) Reed. She married Richard E. Clift and he survives. She was a homemaker, and of the Methodist faith. In addition to her husband, Richard, of Chesterfield, Mo., she is survived by a son, Douglas and wife Anne Clift; two daughters, Susan and husband, Jeff Crump, Sharon and husband, Walt Drbul, all of St. Louis; five grandchildren, Rachel, Drew, Hannah, Lauren, and Olivia, and a nephew, Mark Harrison of Benton. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Richard Andrew Clift, a half-brother, Guy Reed, and a sister, Mildred Reed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Woodholme Medical Building, Suite 515, 1838 Greene Tree Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21208.

CECIL R. CONNER
Chicago Heights
Cecil R. Conner, former resident of Southern Illinois, died on Friday, Oct. 15, 1999 at St. Francis Hospital, Blue Island. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999 at Steger Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, with the Rev. Bary Lee officiating. Cecil was born March 2, 1935, the son of Raymond & Ollie Page Conner in Jefferson County. He was employed by Pep Boys Auto Parts in Chicago Heights. Mr. Conner is survived by his wife, Linda (Perry) Conner, three daughters, Susan of Steger, Melody of Marion, Billie of Columbia, La.; a stepdaughter, Julie LaFond of Chicago Hgts. Three sons, Raymond of Park Forest, Glen of North Dakota and Cecil Jr. at home. Also surviving are three sisters, Joyce Slack, Marilyn Ing and husband Gene of Sesser Carolyn Johnson and husband Marvin of DeMotte, Ind.; two brothers, Donald and wife Billie of Momence, Oscar and wife Myrl of Sesser; 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Bobby.

AMELIA J. COOK
Benton
Amelia J. Cook, 86, formerly of Galatia, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999 at 7:33 p.m. in Franklin Hospital. Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. in the Sloan Funeral Home, Galatia. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in West End, with the Rev. Jerry Williams officiating. Friends may call from 5-8 Wednesday evening to the funeral home. Mrs. Cook was born on Sept. 25, 1913, in Franklin County, the daughter of Logan and Nellie (Watson) Marvel. She was married to Jewell Cook and he preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 1978. She had worked at the Manteno State Hospital and also Dickerson Grocery Store, Galatia. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Galatia, and a former member of the Rebekah's Lodge in Galatia. Survivors include three daughters, Geneva Bender of Tuscola, Arlene Puckett of Thompsonville, and Kathlene Mandrell of Benton; one brother, Earl Marvel of Benton; six grandchildren, Greg, Doug, Mike Mandrell, Kenneth Puckett, Diane Wessinger, and Bridget Derr; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, eight brothers and sisters, and one grandson, Dean Mandrell.

DONALD E. COOK
Goreville
Donald E. Cook, 67, formerly of Valier, died at the Memorial Hospital in Marion at 12:58 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999. Services will be held Friday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. in the Gilbert Funeral Home, Christopher. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Sesser. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday to the funeral home. Mr. Cook was born in Valier, on Feb. 4, 1932, the son of Harland and Edith (McManus) Cook. He was married to Norma (Rice) Cook. She survives. He was a retired employee of the Inland Steel Company. He was a veteran of the Air Force, having served in Korea, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Valier and the United Steel Workers Union. In addition to his wife Norma, he is survived by a daughter Sheila and husband Mike Lewandaowski of Covington, Ky.; a son, Donald E. Cook of Portage, Ind., a stepson Charles and wife Cathi K. Spornick of Atlanta, Ga.; four grandchildren, Steven, Michael, Anna and Nicholas; a sister, Lena Mae Kirk of Valier. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

PHYLLIS F. COOK
Christopher
Phyllis F. Cook, 85, of 409 South Snider, died in the West Side Care Center in West Frankfort, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 1999. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 18, in the Gilbert Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jerry Aken officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Friday to the funeral home. Mrs. Cook was born on Jan. 3, 1914, in Franklin County, the daughter of A.C. and Narcissa (Rogers) Mitchell. She was married to Hiley Cook, who died in 1997. A homemaker, she was a member of the first Christian Church and the WMB Class of the Church and belonged to the Saddle Club. Survivors are daughter, Sandra Wynn of Cutler; a son, Thomas H. Cook of Christopher; three grandchildren, Trisha, James Thomas Wynn, Larry August Dale Wynn; great-grandchilden, Savannah Sue Wynn, Brandon James Dale Wynn, Joshaua Sisney, Gary Dean Reynolds.; a sister, Daisy Phegley of Christopher. Ten brothers and sisters preceded her in death.

RICHARD A. COOK
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Richard A. Cook, son of Doyle and Mavis Cook of Bourbonnis, died on October 8, 1999. He was buried in the Masonic & Odd Fellow Cemetery in Benton, on Tuesday, Oct. 18. They are former residents of the area. Mr. Cook was born in West Frankfort on May 28, 1942.

VANCE W. COULSON
Christopher
Vance W. Coulson, 93, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, at Franklin Skilled Care in Benton. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gilbert Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jerry Aken officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr. Coulson was born in Centerville, Iowa, on April 5, 1906, the son of J.L.and Bessie (Wiseman) Coulson. He was married to Grace Lee (Teaney) Coulson, who died on Jan. 31, 1983. He was a retired coal miner and served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Christopher. Survivors include one daughter, Judith Coulson of Christopher; two sisters, Dorothy Coulson of Christopher; Lois Latta of Terra Haute, Ind.; and one brother Clarence Coulson of Springfield, Ohio.

Zela L. Daily
Dahlgren
Zela L. Daily, 82, died at 6:50 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1, 1999, in the Health Care Center, McLeansboro. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Gholson Funeral Home, McLeansboro, with the Revs. Robert Sefried and Garlin Burris officiating. Burial will be in the Middle Creek Cemetery, near McLeansboro, and visitation is from 5 to 8 this evening at the funeral home. Mrs. Daily was born on March 18, 1917, in Hamilton County, the daughter of Frank and Cindrilla Catharine (Irwin) Kohl. On Feb. 26, 1936, she married Walter M. Daily, who died in 1983. She was a housewife and a member of the Middle Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Elmond and wife Doris Daily of Dahlgren; one daughter, Eunice and husband Howard King of Annapolis, Mo.; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ronna Daily of Granite City; ten grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Willard and Gary Daily; three sisters, Ethel Brake, Floy Brake, Letha Cross; one daughter-in-law, Lillian Daily and one great-grandchild.

DAVID E. DAISY
Benton
David E. Daisy, 74, died on Monday, Sept. 20, 1999 in Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Services will be held on Friday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. in the Poulson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bill Hottensen officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in the Jonesboro Cemetery in Jonesboro. Friends may call on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Daisy was born on Sept. 10, 1925 in Cobden, the son of Andrew Jackson "A.J." and Helen (Reinhart) Daisy. He was a public administrator, and head coal billing clerk and telegraph operator. He was a member of the VFW, Lions, American Model Association, SARA and ICRR Historical Society. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, Benton. Survivors include one son, David J. Daisy and wife Tonya of Springfield; a grandchild, David Andrew Daisy of Springfield; a brother, Robert A. Daisy and wife Lucille, Metropolis. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, George H. Daisy and one sister, Sarah C. Daisy. Memorials may be made to ICRR Historical Society or the American Diabetic Association. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.

STANLEY DALLAPE
Eldorado
Stanley Dallape, 77, died at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 1999, in his home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, in the Watson Funeral Home, Eldorado, with the Revs. Volla Sittig and Russell Helton officiating. Burial is in the Wolf Creek Cemetery, Eldorado. Visitation is from 6 to 8 this evening at the funeral home. Mr. Dallape was born on March 22, 1922, in Benton, the son of August and Bertha (Whaley) Dallape. He was married on June 21, 1942, to Jonie (Jenkins) Dallape. She survives. He was of the Protestant faith and attended the Scott St. Baptist Church in Eldorao. He was an honorary member of the Eldorado VFW and Legion and belonged to the Benton American Legion Post. He was employed as a warehouse man. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Roger and wife Diane Dallape of Eldorado; two daughters, Diana Sue (Gib) Conner of Lochloosa, Ala., and Linda Schroeder of Warrenville; brother Carl Dallape; sister, Mary Jane Dallape; five grandchildren, Paul R. Conner, April Simmons, Carol Worby, Carla Hill, Johnny Dallape; six great-grandchildren.

PAUL T. DARE
Valier
Paul T. Dare, 79, of 211 E. Wilson St., Valier, died at his home at 2:40 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999. Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. in the Valier First Baptist Church with the Rev. Harl Ray Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Sesser. Friends may call Friday evening after 6 p.m. to the Gilbert Funeral Home, Christopher, and from 10 a.m. Saturday until time of service at the church in Valier. Mr. Dare was born on Feb. 19, 1920, in Christopher, the son of Henry and Lula (Myers) Dare. He married Mary Ellen Thompson in Detroit, Michigan, on Sept. 28, 1946. He was a retired employee of Inland Steel Coal Co. and a Navy veteran who served on the U.S.S. Idaho, during World War II. He was a deacon and a member of the Valier First Baptist Church, U.M.W.A., a member of the American Legion of Valier and the Goode Masonic Lodge 744. In addition to his wife, Mary Ellen Dare, he is survived by two sons, Dennis and wife Donna of Mt. Zion, Richard and wife Gingy of Benton; four grandchildren, Mathew Martin, Michael Martin, Lauri Kirkpatrick, Jamie Veach; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyln Owens of Christopher and June Thompson of Tampa, Fla.

ANNA MARIE DARROUGH
Waltonville
Anna Marie Darrough, 71, died on Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, at 3:55 a.m. in her home. Services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. in the Waltonville Free Will Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bruce Thurman officiating. Burial will be in Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville. Friends may call from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church. The Newell Funeral Home, Waltonville, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Darrough was born on Aug. 15, 1928, the daughter of Orval and Annabel (Braden) Fairchild. She was married and widowed three times; her first husband being Amos Neabuhr Jr., second husband Rev. James Hicks and third husband Alva Darrough. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Waltonville Free Will Baptist C Survivors include two sons, John Beabuhr and wife Sharon of Mt. Vernon, James Travis Hicks and special friend Becky Stewart of Waltonville; one daughter, Patricia smith and husband Patrick of Waltonville; four sisters, Meda and husband Charles Beckham, Shirley and husband Jerry Gilbert, all of Waltonville; Nina and husband Ronald Ratajczyk of Tamaroa, Sheryl and husband Jerry Wilderman of Bonnie; four brothers, Aldon Fairchild and wife Margaret, Bobby Gene Fairchild and wife Dorothy, Ronald Fairchild and wife Peggy and Lowell Tom Fairchild and wife Marie, all of Waltonville; two brothers-i-law, Keith Beckham and Jack Dixon; eight grandchildren, Donnie Neabuhr, Nathan Neabuhr, Lindsey Hicks, Travis Hicks, Curtis Smith, Andi Smith, Sadie Smith, Mallory Smith. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Orval Jackson Fairchild; two sisters, Irene Bookham and Barbara Dixon. Memorials may be made to the Free Will Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.

EMMIE ELDIS DAVIS
Thompsonville
Emmie Eldis Davis, 86, of 3406 Puckett Road, died at 5:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999 at the Franklin Skilled Care Nursing Unit, Benton. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, with the Rev. Edward Spivey officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Thompsonville. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Davis was born March 13, 1913 in Walker County, Al., the daughter of Jack and Sarah Frances (Butler) Mills. She married Foide Davis on April 1, 1935 and he preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1983. She was a retired factory worker, a homemaker, and was a member of the Christ Calvary Baptist Church, Chicago. Survivors include four children, Maxine and husband Ed Spivey, Loris, SC, Earl and wife Kate Davis of Thompsonville, Sara and husband Bob Smallwood, Thompsonville, James and wife Carol Davis, West Frankfort; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son Foide Davis, Jr., who died at birth, two brothers and two sisters.

JUDITH ANN DERGES
Zeigler
Judith Anln Derges, 59, 300 Church St., Zeigler, died in the Herrin Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999. Graveside services will be held Friday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. in the Parkview Cemetery, Peoria, with Brother Benjerman Nussbaum officiating. Fiends may call at the Gilbert Funeral Home Thursday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Miss Derges was born on Jan. 19, 1940 in Peoria, the daughter of Wilber M. and Rose Nussbaum (Freidrick) Derges. One brother, Robert Derges of St. Louis, Mo., survives. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Richard Derges.

GRACE DILLON
Yuba City, California
Grace Dillon, 88, of Yuba City, Calif., formerly of Benton, and Cherokee Village Ark., died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999 in the Sutter Memorial Hospital, Sacramento, Calif. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, with the Rev. Jack Wolfe officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Dillon was born Sept. 5, 1911, in Edwards County, the daughter of Herbert and Edith (Bunting) Shepherd. She married Raymond E. Dillon on Aug. 24, 1934 and he preceded her in death in 1988. Mrs. Dillon was a native of Albion. She was a retired school teacher. A member of the Marysville United Methodist Church, she also was a member of the Eastern Star, A.A.R.P. and the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include a son, David Dillon and wife Kerri of Yuba City and a granddaughter, Tiphanie Dillon, also of Yuba City. Her parents and husband preceded her in death.

JAMES E. DILLON
Benton
James E. Dillon, 91, of 902 South McLeansoro St., died at 12:29 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999 in the Franklin Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, with the Rev. Jack Wolfe officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton. Mr. Dillon was born Oct. 3, 1908 in Parrish, the son of Edgar and Aretta (Eickelman) Dillon. He married the former Beatrice Weik and she preceded him in death on March 31, 1903. Retired from the St. Charles Boys School in St. Charles, Ill., he was a U.S. Army veteran serving during World War II. He was a member of the St. Charles Masonic Lodge and was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include a sister, Wilma McGuire, Marion; a sister-in-law, Grace Dillon, Yuba City, Cal.; two nephews, Charles Aikman, Parker, Col., David Dillon, Cal. and a niece, Ann Burns of Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three brothers and three sisters. Memorial contributions may be made to Severin Intermediate Care Nursing Home and will be accepted at the funeral home.

NELLIE KATHERINE DILLON
Benton
Nellie Katherine Dillon, 95, died at 8:25 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, 1999 at her home. She was born in Chester on Nov. 14, 1903 to W.F. and Nellie Hudelson Dillon. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Benton. Survivors include one nephew, Bill Mitchell, Benton; three great-nieces, Linda Maddox, West Frankfort, Carol Smith, Benton and Katherine Sheetz, West Frankfort; two great-nephews, David Mitchell and wife Daphne, Benton and Steve Mitchell, Benton; three great-great-nieces, Ashley Sue Maddox, West Frankfort, Hollie Hiller, Benton and Alexandria Mitchell, Benton and one great-great-nephew, Andrew Dillon Mitchell, Benton. She was preceded in death by her parents, by one sister, Dorothy Mitchell, one brother, Richard Dillon and an infant sister. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 22 at the Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with the Rev. Dale Carson officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Friends may call from from 11 a.m. Sunday until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

RUTH DOCHERTY
Christopher
Ruth Docherty, 91, died at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 13, 1999, in the Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon. Private graveside services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 15, in the Harrison Cemetery, Buckner, with the Rev. Jack Wolfe officiating. There will be no visitation. The Gilbert Funeral Home, Christopher, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Docherty was born on Sept. 9, 1908, in Jefferson County, the daughter of George Willard and Elizabeth (Wells) Frick. She was married to Thomas Docherty, who died on May 9, 1990. She was a retired school teacher from the Christopher Grade School system, and was a member of the United Methodist Church in Valier. Survivors include one son, Michael D. Docherty of Bonnie; one grandson, Sean Docherty of Bonnie; one sister, Lois McDonald of Hot Springs, Ark.

EVA LOU DONOVAN
Ina
Eva Lou Donovan, 70, a former Ina resident, died at 1:03 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 1999, at the Herrin Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, at the Johnston Funeral Home in Ina, with the Rev. Dale Burzynski officiating. Burial will be in the Kirk Cemetery in Ina. Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Tuesday until time of service. Mrs. Donovan was born in Jefferson County on July 7, 1928, to Frank and Fern (Taylor) Cochran. She was married to James Donovan, who died May 16, 1989. She is survived by three grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Matthews and husband Jim of West Frankfort, Georgia Borho and husband Joe of Grand Island, Fla. Mrs. Donovan was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son and three sisters.

JAMES "JIM" DORRIS
West Frankfort
James "Jim" Dorris, 76, died on Wednesday, June 23, 1999, in the Union Hospital, West Frankfort. Services will be held Saturday, June 26, at 2 p.m. in the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home with the Revs. Marshall McCullough and Ben Browning officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, South Thompsonville. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Dorris was born on Dec. 7, 1922, in Thompsonville, the son of Everett and Golda (Auten) Dorris. He was married in 1941 in Charleston, Mo., to Lola (Woods) Dorris. She survives. He was a retired coal miner and member of the U.M.W.A. Local #1487, having worked at Old Ben Mine #26. A member of the Mt. Zion Freewill Baptist Church, he was also a member of the Southern Illinois Wildlife Association. In addition to his wife, Lola, he is surived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Wanda Dorris of Sesser, Tom and Judy Dorris of West Frankfort; two daughters, Phyllis Sanders of West Frankfort, Linda Hall and son-in-law Russell of West Frankfort; eleven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Maxine McClerren and Anna Mae Dorris.

WALTER EUGENE (GENE) DORRIS
Benton
Walter Eugene (Gene) Dorris, 85, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999 at the Parkway Manor in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, in the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home, Benton, with the Revs. John West and Philip Ingle officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday to the funeral home. Mr. Dorris was born on Sept. 13, 1914, in West Frankfort, the son of John D. and Cora (Ice) Dorris. He was married on June 28, 1941, at the First Baptist Church in West Frankfort, to Cloe (Alexander) Dorris. She survives. He served 38 months in the U.S. Army and at the time of his discharge was in General McArthur's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. A former Circuit Clerk and Recorder, he was the Coroner of Franklin County from 1960 to 1968. He was the owner and operator of Dorris Abstract Company for 33 years until his retirement. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Benton for 50 years and had served on the Board of Deacons, Board of Trustees, member of the Chancel Choir, and a Sunday School teacher. In addition to his wife, Cloe Dorris of Benton; he is survived by two sons, Michael E. Dorris and wife Pamela Jean of Benton, Jerry Robert Dorris of Benton; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Maurice Dorris of Lawrenceville; one nephew, Charles E. Dorris of West Frankfort; several nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Sevil and Raymond, and an infant brother, Francis, three sisters, Mae Douglas, Golda Hiles, Faye Purcell, one nephew, John D. Douglas and one grandson, Robert Eugene Dorris.

DERLING TRAVIS "PETE" DOXSIE
Benton
Derling Travis "Pete" Doxsie, 64, died at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999 in his home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, in the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with Pastor Arnett Mathers officiating. Burial will be in the Kirk Cemetery in Ina. Friends may call from 6 to 9 this evening to the funeral home. Mr. Doxie was born in Benton on Sept. 1, 1935, to Derling and Grace (Leonard) Doxsie. On June 30, 1956 in Benton, he married Mary Poole. She survives. He was retired from Great Plains Gas in Peoria and later worked for Lanter Courier Corp. in Marion. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in West Frankfort. In addition to his wife, Mary, he is survived by four sons, Steven Doxsie of Benton, Terry Doxsie and wife Billie of Benton, Michael Doxsie and wife Raedene of Creve Coeur, Toby Doxsie and wife Jackie of Benton; one daughter, Dawn Doxsie of Benton; six grandchildren; one brother, Kirby Doxsie and wife Judy of Benton; one sister, Linda Burton and husband Roger of Marion. Mr. Doxsie was preceded in death by his parents and by two sons, Mark and Ricky.

RAYMOND A. DREW
Lewisburg, Penn.
Raymond A. Drew, 68, of P.O. Box 169, Lewisburg, Penn., died Wednesday morning on Dec. 22, 1999, at the Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg, Penn. Mr. Drew was born in Benton on Feb. 8, 1931, the son of the late George and Mary E. Baldwin Drew. He was an industrial engineer retiring in 1980, employed with the federal government with the Federal Prisons Industries Industries at Lewisburg, Penn. and in Mylan, Mich. He had formerly been with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Gallup, NM; and with the General Services Administration in Washington, DC and Denver, Colo. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Navy on the Destroyer USS Stoddard in the Mediterranean. Mr. Drew graduated from Benton High School in 1949, and from Southern Illinois University where he received a bachelor's degree in 1959 and a master's degree in 1970. He was a member of the Reformed Baptist Church in Lewisburg and was a former leader and assistant sccout master with the Boy Scouts of America from 1962 to 1976. He had enjoyed camping and hunting. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, the former Mary L. Wilkinson; two sons, Thomas R. Drew of Fayetteville, Penn. and Tim E. Drew of Shippinsburg, Penn.; five grandchildren, Justin, Angela, Megan, Gianna and Carissa; two stepgrandchildren, Kyle and Cole and one sister Helen Drew Grounds of Benton. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28 at the Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with the Rev. Jim Endsley officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Tuesday until the funeral hour at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Central Penn., P.O. Box 1632, Harrisburg, PA 17105-9990 or to the American Heart Association, c/o Mrs. P. Franklin Hartzel, 229 Center St., Milton, PA 17847.

JOHN W. DUCKWORTH
Benton
John W. Duckworth, Benton, died the evening of Dec. 24, 1999, in his home. A Memorial service will held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with the Rev. Ron Griffin officiating. His cremains will be buried during a private family ceremony at the Brady Cemetery in Akin. Mr. Duckworth was born in Akin, on Aug. 6, 1932, the son of Aaron and Zella (Frailey) Duckworth. John graduated from Benton High School in 1950. After retiring from Old Ben Coal Company, he enjoyed farming, and operated a tire business at his farm. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He worshipped with the Church of Christ in West City. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, the former Nina Neal; two sons, Keith A. Duckworth and wife Karen of Glenarm; Carrol L. Duckworth and wife Cathy of Hendersonville, Tenn.; four grandchildren; Kevin, Kory, Abby and Claire; one brother, Jack Duckworth and wife Paula of Tempe, Az.; one sister, Martha Duckworth of Springfield; two nephews, Greg Duckworth and Jeff Duckworth, both of Tempe, Az. His parents and an infant daughter preceded him in death. For those who wish Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hope Lodge Center, 4215 Lindell, St. Louis, Mo. 63108.

CHESLEY L. DUGGER
West City
Chesley L. (Dug) Dugger, 75, of West City died at 12:05 a.m. Sunday August 8, 1999 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, after an illness of two months. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with the Rev. Tom Ellison officiating. Burial, with Military rites will be conducted by the Benton American Legion and VFW in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday to the funeral home. Mr. Dugger was born in Rend City on Oct. 23, 1923, to William and Beulah (Gilbreath) Dugger. On Aug. 28, 1954 in Benton, he married Susan M. Caulfield. She survives. He was a retired coal miner, woking at Old Ben Mines #14 and #21. A member of the UMWA Local 1124, he was an Army veteran of World War II, member of AARP, a lifetime member of the Benton VFW Post 2671, American Legion Post #280, the Boneyard Boccie Ball Club and Benton Eagles. Survivors include his wife, Sue Dugger of West City and a special friend, Ruby Arview of Thompsonville. His parents and one son, Larry Lee Dugger preceded him in death.

JESSIE R. EDWARDS
Mulkeytown
Jessie R. Edwards, 74, of 5205 Gannett Rd., died at 7:48 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 1999 at the Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Services will be held Saturday, at 10 a.m. in the Gilbert Funeral Home, Christopher. Burial will be in the Zeigler Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday to the funeral home. Mrs. Edwards was born on Nov. 4, 1924, in Gorham, the daughter of Harry and Matilda Armstrong. She was a homemaker. Survivors include four daughters, Rosalyn Edwards and Judy Edwards, both of Zeigler, Mary Davis of Wichita, Kan., Donna Rae Edwards of Utah; six sons, Stewart Edwards of Benton, Lloyd Edwards of Zeigler, Donald Lee Edwards, Royalton, Pete Edwards of Mulkeytown, Dennis Edwards of Mulkeytown, A.J. Osterdock, Seattle, Wash.; 24 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Ronnie and Jerry.

OLGA AMELIA EICKELMAN
Christopher
Olga Amelia Eickelman, 83, died in the Fountain Nursing Home in Crystal Lake at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, in St. Andrew Catholic Church, Christopher, with Father Walter Barr officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Monday until time of service at the church. The Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Eickelman was born on Dec. 17, 1915, in Christopher, the daughter of Leopold and Sophia (Maras) Kauzlarich. She married Eugene S. Eickelman, who died on Jan. 19, 1987. She was a school teacher and a homemaker. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughter of America, Girl Scout volunteer, Croatian Fraternal Union, Altar Society, Christopher Senior Citizens, Herrin Senior Citizens. Survivors include three daughters and sons -in-law, Christine (Tina) and Patrick Kivland of Barrington, Donna and John Wingey of Westminster, Colo., Mary Ann and Doug Caldwell of Columbia City, Ind.; six grandchildren.

MICHAEL ELKO
Buckner
Michael Elko, 79, of 204 S. McDyby St., died at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 1999 in his home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 31, at The Holy Nativity Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Buckner, with Father John Peck and Father Tom Succarate officiating. Burial will be in the Russian Orthodox Cemetery, Buckner. The Gilbert Funeral Home, Christopher, is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Friday, July 30, after 6 p.m. at the funeral home. A Requiem Perostas will be held Friday at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Mr. Elko was born May 8, 1920 in Pennsylvania, the son of John and Theresa (Hagadus) Elko. He was married on June 3, 1950 to Mary Elko. She died Jan. 22, 1992. He was the retired owner of Elko Vending in Buckner. Survivors include two sons, Richard Elko, Rodney and wife Kandi Elko, a daughter, Nadine Elko, all of Buckner; step-son Arnold and wife Pat Kondoudis of Schaumburg; grandchildren Shawn Michael Elko, Travis Allen Elko; step-grandchildren Chris and Michael Kondoudis; one brother, John Elko of Aurora; two sisters, Mary Hill of Benton and Sophie Swigonski also of Benton.

CHASTITY FIELD
West Frankfort
Chastity Field, 22, died on Aug. 26, 1999 in Union Hospital, West Frankfort. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Suday. Aug. 29, in the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Tower Heights Cemetery. Visitation is after 12 on Sunday until time of service at the funeral home. Chastity was born on Aug. 31, 1976 in West Frankfort the daughter of Paul David Field and Lana Reed. Survivors include a son, Nathan Scott Field; mother, Lana Garland of West Frankfort; father, Paul David Field of Salem, Oregon; two sisters, Brandy and Athena Garland, both of West Frankfort; maternal grandfather, Bill Reed of Benton; maternal grandmother, Clara Shawmeker of Buckner; paternal grandmother, Neva Walker of Elgin, Oregon; six aunts, Vicky Raymond and Barbara Dunston, both of West Frankfort, Marlene Barnfield and Rebecca Stubblefield, both of Jacksonville, Fla, Billie Newberry of Benton, Beverly Smith of Mt. Vernon. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather Clifford Field.

MARGUERITE (WALLER) FISHER
McLeansboro
Marguerite (Waller) Fisher, 92, formerly of Benton, died at 10:45 a. m. Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999 in Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. According to Mrs. Fisher's wishes, she has been cremated and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. All arrangements are by York Funeral Home in Wayne City. Mrs. Fisher was born on Oct. 22, 1907, in Hamilton County, the daughter of William and Mabel (Hunt) Waller. She was married to Homer C. Fisher on May 16, 1931, in Springfield. He died in 1986. She was a teacher many years ago at Benton area schools and a music teacher in Lincoln. She had attended Millikan University, SIU Carbondale, and the Chicago College of Music. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Benton. Survivors include one son, Joseph Steven Fisher and wife Sandy of Key Largo, Fla.; three grandchilden, Anthony Stephen Fisher and wife Brenda of Key Largo, Fla., Angla Marie Ash and husband Brian of Cuba, New York, Stanley Joseph Fisher and wife Sandy of Al.; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Frank Bonan of McLeansboro; one brother, W.H."Bill" Waller of Cody, Wyoming. Mrs. Fisher was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one sister, Crystal Etherton.

WILFRED E. FLAHERTY
Sesser
Wilfred E. Flaherty, 84, died at 10:43 p.m., July 30, 1999 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Harrison Cemetery in Buckner. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Mr. Flaherty was born March 27, 1915 in Wapella, Ill., the son of James T. and Kathryn Byrns Flaherty. He married Marjorie Hill who died May 18, 1998. Mr. Flaherty was a federal grain inspector. He was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Flaherty is survived by daughter, Beverly Rolla, Christopher and Agnes Sylvia Becker, Elmhurst, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother and one sister.

CLAUDIE RAY FLATT
Sesser
Claudie Ray Flatt, 79, of 409 S. Walnut St., died in his home at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in his home. Services will be held on Sunday, Dec. 5, in the First Baptist Church, Sesser, with the Rev. Woody Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Sesser. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday to the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home and until 12:30 Sunday at the funeral home and from 1-until 2 p.m. at the church on Sunday. Mr. Flatt was born on Dec. 18, 1919, in Valier, the son of Bail and Vivian (Roberson) Flatt. He was married on Feb. 1, 1938 to Ila (Montgomery) Flatt. She survives. He was a retired coal miner and a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church in Sesser. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the U.M.W.A. American Legion Bates Post 560. A lover of the outdoors, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his wife Ila, he is survived by his grandchildren, Jay and Stephanie Flatt of Naperville, Dr. David and Tonya Flatt of Geneva; great-grandchildren, Tyler James, Morgan Renee, Austin Parker Flatt of Naperville, Lauren Marie, Katherine Claire Flatt of Geneva; two sisters, Virginia Gunter of West Frankfort, Geneva Capuzi of Chicago; two brothers, Gerald Flatt of Tuscola and Burl Flatt of Benton, Ky. He was preceded in death by two sons, Farrell Ray Flatt and James Darrell Flatt, one sister, Betty and his parents.

GAYLORD W. FOX
Mulkeytown
Gaylord W. Fox, 90, died on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999 in Franklin Hospital. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m. in the Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Aken officiating. Burial will be in the Mulkeytown Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. Friday until time of service. Mr. Fox was born on March 17, 1909 in Staunton, Ind., the son of William and Bessie (Cook) Fox. He was married to Ruth (Stone) Fox. She preceded him in death. He was a retired coal miner. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Parker, Mulkeytown, Ruth Szymanski of Douglasville, Ga.,; three sons, Gaylord L. Fox, Liberty, Mo., Robert G. Fox, Tillamok, Ore., Vern R. Fox, Orlando, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchilden; three sisters, Edna Strader, Orlando, Fla., Juanita Martin and Rose Whitney, both of Terre Haute, Ind.

FRANCES R. FRAILEY
St. Louis, Missouri
Frances R. Frailey, 71, a former Benton resident, died at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, July 2, 1999, in the Franklin Skilled Care Nursing Unit, Benton. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, with the Rev. Dale Carson officiating. There will be no visitation. Friends should go directly to the cemetery. Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, is in charge of arrangements. Miss Frailey was born on Feb. 13, 1928, in Benton, the daughter of Edward Cleveland and Libbie (Kirk) Frailey. She attended business school in St. Louis and spent her entire adult life there working in secretarial and managerial positions. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Benton. Survivors include one brother, Kenneth Frailey and wife Betty of Benton; one sister, Dorothy F. Davis of Carbondale; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Dewey Frailey; three sisters, Mary Evelyn Booth, Joan Hurley, and Maxine Orrick, and thirteen nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, Benton, and will be accepted at the cemetery.

MILDRED L. FRYAR
Phoenix, Arizona
Mildred L. Fryar, 92, former area resident, died at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, at the Gardner Home in Phoenix. Arrangements are pending at the Johnston Funeral Home in Ina.

NORA MAE FURLOW
Christopher
Nora Mae Furlow, 82, of 508 Church St., died on Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 in Franklin Skilled Care Unit , Benton. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, in the Gilbert Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jack Wolfe officiating. Burial will be in the Harrison Cemetery, Buckner. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of service Tuesday to the funeral home. Mrs. Furlow was born on Dec. 8, 1916, in Christopher, the daughter of Charles and Nora (Branden) Flatt. She was married to Melvin Furlow who died May 10, 1993. She was a homemaker and a member of the Christ View Christian Church, Christopher. Survivors include one son, Raymond O. Furlow of Buckner; one daughter, Thelma Creamer of San Diego, Cal.; two grandsons, Adam Furlow of Atlanta, Ga. and Michael R. Furlow of Buckner; one sister, Betty Thomas of Christopher; two brothers, Robert Flatt of Christopher and Alfred Flatt of Peoria. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Emma Hasting and Lucille Price.

DWIGHT GILBREATH
Benton
Dwight Gilbreath, 78, of 10697 Lincoln Road, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 1999 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 1999 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton. Burial, with military rites by the Benton American Legion and V.F.W. Posts, will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Gilbreath was born Aug. 28, 1921, in Rend City, the son of Lawrence and Zella (Wayman) Gilbreath. He married Annalea Odum on May 4, 1940 and she survives. Mr. Gilbreath was a retired coal miner, having last worked at Old Ben #14. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Rend City Baptist Church, the U.M.W.A. Local 1545 and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Survivors include his wife, Annalea Gilbreath, Benton; one son, Dwight and wife Rhonda Gilbreath, Benton; two daughters, Marilyn and husband Bill Mitchell, West Frankfort, Carolyn and husband Jim Lambert, Benton; seven grandchildren, Darlina Mercado, Deanna Heal, Chris Milda, Sarah Mitchell, Brian and Bob Lambert, and Shawn Gilbreath; four great-grandchildren, Seth Russell, Josh and Jennifer Lambert, and Michelle Mercado; one brother, William "Bill" Gilbreath, Benton; four sisters, Maxine Wilkerson, Benton, Jean Furlow, Christopher, Betty Whitlow, Valier, Shirley Kent, Mendota; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, Kenneth Gilbreath; two sisters, Lola Burzynski and Lucille Warren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Benton Ministerial Alliance, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

CLARENCE RAY "CURNEY" GLENN
Mt. Vernon
Clarence Ray "Curney" Glenn, 76, died at 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 29 with the Rev. Randy Hayes officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens. Those attending the graveside services are asked to go directly to the cemetery on Friday morning. Visitation will be held at the Hughey Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Mr. Glenn was born Nov. 18, 1922, in Jefferson County, the son of Orville and Doll Bain Glenn. They preceded him in death. He married Helen B. Jones in 1941 and she survives. Mr. Glenn was employed for several years at the Ford Motor Company in Chicago Heights and later, until retirement, was employed at Turco Manufacturing Company in DuQuoin as a machine repairman. He was a member of the Westside Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge No. 31 AF & AM, American Legion Post No. 141 in Mt. Vernon and was a post commander and was a lifetime member of the Rend Lake Lunker Busters. He is survived by his wife Helen, Mt. Vernon; daughters, Linda Karch and husband the Rev. Gary Karch, Mt. Vernon, Mickey Burwell and husband Jerry, Mt. Vernon; sons, Larry R. Glenn, Mt. Vernon, Mike Glenn and wife Donna, Mt. Vernon, Mark Glenn and wife Vicki, Valier; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Toddy Carlson, Salen and Cornelia Glenn, Springfield and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Gary Karch Jr. and one brother Robert "Sonny" Glenn. For those who wish, memorials may be made to Food Pantry at the Westside Baptist Church or the Pleasant Grove Church of God and will be accepted at the funeral home.

MARTHA LEE GOFF
Benton
Martha Lee Goff, 69, of 100 N. Ward St., died at 10:20 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999 at the Franklin Skilled Care Nursing Unit, Benton. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, with Father Donald Lenzini officiating. Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Goff was born Oct. 12, 1929 in Benton, the daughter of Leonard and Freda (Whaley) Hatchett. She married Charles E. Goff and he died on Jan. 23, 1999. She was a housewife and a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Benton. Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca and husband Mark Mueller, Christopher, Julietta Mullins, El Paso, Texas, a son, Charles and wife Diane Goff, Benton; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and an infant son, Lawrence Eugene Goff.

PHILLIP H. GREENWOOD
Mulkeytown
Phillip H. Greenwood, died at the Fair Acres Nursing Home in Du Quoin, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, in the Mulkeytown Christian Church with Revs. Dean Guymon and Jerry Aken officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Sesser. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at the Gilbert Funeral Home, Christopher, and from noon until time of service at the church on Tuesday. Mr. Greenwood was born on Jan. 1, 1904, in Mulkeytown, the son of George t. and Nellie (Tinsley) Greenwood. He was married to the former Florence Hill who preceded him in death and later married Helen Maxedon Greenwood, who survives. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Mulkeytown Christian Church. He served 22 years on the Farm Bureau Board. In addition to his wife, Helen, he is survived by two stepsons, J.C. Baumgarte and family of Herrin, and Wayne Baumgarte and family of Chicago; a sister-in-law Stella Greenwood, several nieces and nephews. Five brothers and six sisters preceded him in death.

SCOTT E. GULLEY
Benton
Scott E. Gulley, 37, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home, with the Revs. Larry Cook and Dale Carson officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday to the funeral home. Scott was born in Benton on Sept. 21, 1961, the son of Ralph E. and Stella (Hall) Gulley. On July 9, 1983, he married Rebecca S. (Bays) Gulley. She survives. Mr. Gulley worked for Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. in Marion, and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his wife Rebecca, of Benton, he is survived by a son, Justin Gulley at home; a daughter, Melissa Gulley at home; his parents, Ralph E. and Stella Gulley of Benton; a brother, Stephen Gulley of Benton; a sister, Robyn Dees and husband Michael of Lake in the Hills; two nieces, Tiffany Dees and Breanna Gulley; his mother-in-law, Aline Bays of Sesser. Scott was a very giving person. A loving husband, father, son and brother. He had made the choice of giving the gift of life to others by being an organ donor. His grandparents, Fred and Lossie Gulley, Earl and Ruth Hall and his father-in-law Albert Bays, preceded him in death.

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