Arnold Moore, 87, of Benton, IL passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

He was born in West Frankfort, IL on October 1, 1937 the son of Valley Paul & Mary Ellen (Prior) Moore.

He married Daisy (Holman) on November 12, 1953. He loved Jesus and if you talked to him for just a few minutes he would tell you all about Jesus. He could fix and do almost anything. He made marbles and furniture, he invented the Daisy board strecher and the train whistle. He built multiple homes that he and his family lived in. He loved his family and loved to sing. Arnold & Daisy lived in Kankakee for 20 years and then moved back to work in the coal mines as a welder.

Mr. Moore is survived by his:
Wife: Daisy Moore of Benton
3 Children:
Alan Moore & wife Donna of Benton
Christina Adams of Scheller, IL
Teresa Bowman & husband Steve of Bonnie, IL
4 Grandchildren:
Emily Moore
Adam Moore & wife Jessica
Mariah Stubblefield & husband Kevin
Josh Bowman
Great-Grandchildren: Olivia, Austin, Elena, Cylas, Maddie & Josie

Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister-Dorothy, brother-Lowell, grandson-Christopher Adams and son-in-law-Nelson Adams.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Harol Whitlock officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Saturday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Mr. Michael Ray Rumsey, age 67, of Buckley, IL, passed away at 1:26 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Shawnee Senior Living of Herrin, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Rev. Chris Hammonds officiating. Visitation services will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Leffler Funeral Home.

Graveside services with burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Skyline Memorial Park of Monee, IL.
Michael was born on May 8, 1958, in Chicago, IL; the son of Vernon Rumsey and Laura Ruth (Wilson) Rumsey.
He was a member of the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church of Benton.

He loved assembling model cars, working puzzles, word search, and connecting the dots. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Surviving are his siblings: Sandra Kay Martinsen and husband Kenneth of West Frankfort, IL, Vernon Dale Rumsey of Buckley, IL; a sister-in-law Holly Rumsey of Tinley Park, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers: Kenneth Eugene Rumsey and Jerry Lee Rumsey.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church of Benton and will be accepted at the services.
To give condolences online to the family, or to share memories of Michael, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.

Casimer “Casey” Jabczynski Jr., 81, of Zeigler, passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2025 at Herrin Hospital.

He was born on December 26, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Casimer “Casey” and Florence (Frost) Jabczynski Sr. He married Susan (Putzeiko) Jabczynski and she preceded him in death on September 4, 2019.

He is survived by his daughter Jennifer (Ronnie) Diuguid of Zeigler; siblings Dennis (NeNe), Cheryl, Wendy and Roger.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Paul Jabczynski and two sisters Susan Jabczynski and Diane Flood,

He was a retired Chicago Firefighter, he had worked on Engine 35, Truck 28 and retired from the Chicago Fire Department’s Office of Fire Investigations.

His wishes were to be cremated with no services.

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Brett White, 55, of Thompsonville, IL, passed away at 9:45 p.m., on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Franklin Hospital ER in Benton, IL.

He was born on November 27, 1969, to Roy White and Pamela “Pam” (Johnson) Wiggins in Benton, IL. Brett worked as a clerk for Hucks Convenience Stores.

He was a loving father, son and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family and in his past time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, hiking and working on cars.

Brett is survived by his three sons, Jesse White of Coulterville, IL, Andrew (Lecsee) White of Marion, IL and Nicholas White of Benton, IL; his father, Roy White of Ft. Myers, FL, his mother, Pamela “Pam” Wiggins, of Benton, IL; two brothers, Jason White and Scott Wiggins; two sisters, Jacqueline Holman and Jenna (Mike) Piazza; four grandchildren, Gabe, Annistyn, Gracelynn and Micah and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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

Per Brett’s wishes, cremation will take place.

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

Melvin Earl Cundiff, 74, of Royalton, passed away on Friday July 4, 2025 at Parkway Manor in Marion, IL.

He was born on April 28, 1951 in Watseka, IL to Francis and Irene (Spain) Cundiff. He married Marjorie (Bolen) Cundiff on May 5, 1973 and she preceded him in death on June 5, 2024.

He is survived by his daughters Melissa Cundiff of Marion and Mandy (Dan) Johnson of Plainfield; grandchildren Erin, Zachary and Eli; sisters Marilyn (Danny) Shown of Searcy, AR and Marlena (Ralph) Depetris-Lusher of Benton, AR and one brother Marvin Cundiff of Glasgow, KY and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother Francis Cundiff Jr. and one sister-in-law Patricia Cundiff.

He served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam Era and then worked for the Army Corps of Engineers for over 36 years until his retirement.

Funeral services will be on Saturday April 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home in Cisne, IL. Military rites will be conducted at the Brown Cemetery in Cisne, IL.

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Terry E. Duncan, 80, of Centralia, IL, and a former Benton resident, passed away Friday morning July 4, 2025 at the Fireside House of Centralia.

He was born in Benton, IL on June 5, 1945, the son of Adrian & Edna (Wilkerson) Duncan.

He married Pamela Akin on December 2, 1977.

Mr. Duncan worked for Old Ben Coal. He was an avid car enthusiast and loved working on cars.

Mr. Duncan is survived by his:
Wife: Pamela Duncan of Centralia
Brother: Larry Duncan of Centralia
Sister: Francine Pheasant of Christopher, IL
3 Daughters:
LaRhonda Anderson of Florida
Miechelle Cook of California
Tera Tullis of Idaho
12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren
He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Duncan was preceded in death by his parents, son-Terry Wayne Duncan and by several aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday July 7, 2025 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Mr. Everett Ray Sullivan, age 99, of Macedonia, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Silver Foxes Senior Living and Rehabilitation of McLeansboro.

Everett was born on September 14, 1925, in Macedonia, Illinois; the son of Arthur G. Sullivan and Naomi Florence (Weatherford) Sullivan.

He was the owner and operator of Sullivan’s Store of Macedonia for 64 years. He also was a former Trustees with the Knights Prairie Township Board, where he served for 44 years.

He enjoyed visiting with his customers at his store and spending time with his dogs: Boss, Tinker, Trixie, and Squirt.
Surviving is a nephew Gary Sullivan and wife Dee of Stantonville, TN; two great-nephews: Alan Sullivan and wife Sarah of Thompsonville, IL, Christopher Sullivan and wife Tina of Pittsburg, IL; a great-great-nephew Aaron Sullivan; and three great-great-nieces Autumn Sullivan, Abigail Sullivan, Amelia Sullivan; and a close friend who stopped by the store daily, Curt Reed of McLeansboro, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother Marvin Alan Sullivan, and two brothers Floyd Sullivan and Claude Sullivan.
Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Macedonia Cemetery. A Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
To give condolences online to the family, or to share memories of Everett, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.

Terrance Flatt, 80, of Owensville, MO (formerly of Benton, IL), passed away on June 30, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO.

He was born on January 3, 1945 in Texas to Daniel Oliver and Lorraine Flatt. He married Margaret Flatt on December 27, 1984 and she survives of Owensville, MO.

HE is also survived by his children Tim (Melissa) Flatt, Derek (Melinda) Flatt of Benton, Zach (Amy) Gillihan, Jennifer Flatt, Joseph Allen Rix and Terrance (Cecilia Feldmann) Flatt; grandchildren Nathan Flatt, Chelsea (Drew) Prusaczyk, Kristen (Nathan) Rhebergen, Jake Harris, Emily Cardwell, Hannah Cardwell, Mason Gillihan, Josie Gillihan, Bryce Gillihan, Ayanna Marie Rix, Xavier Alexander Rix, Bridgett Flatt and Khloe Flatt; great grandchildren Chandler Prusaczyk, Kipton Prusaczyk, Aiden Targett and Copeland Harris.

Terrance was a police officer and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Funeral service will be on Sunday July 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Visitation will be on Sunday from 10:00 Am until the time of the service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Mt Pleasant Cemetery in Valier.

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Acheron D. L. Massey, 3 years old, of Benton passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Acheron was born in Carbondale, IL on January 25, 2022 the son of John & April Dawn (McGlasson) Massey.
Acheron was such a happy boy who loved to run around and play. He loved “Baby Shark”, dinosaurs and playing with cars and aggravating his sister.

Acheron is survived by his:
Mother: April Massey & fiancé Richard
Father: John Massey & fiancée Dusty
Sister: Jaylyn Massey
Grandparents:
Jennifer & Anthony Bell
Tracy & Robert Brooks
Great-Grandparents: Jerry & Wendy McGlasson
Great-Grandparent: David Smith
Great-Grandpa: Alva
Great-Grandparents: Cindy & Ray
Step-Siblings: Bianca, Junior & Hunter
Special Uncle: Jamie McGlasson & fiancée Rachel
Great-Aunt: Melissa McGlasson
Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins & Friends

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, July 3rd at 7:00 P.M. at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Jamie McGlasson officiating. Visitation will be after 5:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.
The family asks that everyone attending please wear something blue because that was Acheron’s favorite color.

Joseph Thomas Borgra, 87, of Christopher, passed away on Sunday June 29, 2025 at his home.

He was born on June 22, 1938 in Christopher to Barney and Frances (Ferrengo) Borgra. He married Carol Ann (Ondo) Borgra on October 12, 1957 and she preceded him in death on November 21, 2024.

He is survived by his children Joseph Borgra of Coello, Bill Borgra of Christopher, Dana (Tim) Zeidler of DuQuoin and Donna Prather of Christopher; grandchildren Steve (Audrey), Allison, Luke (Marisol), Laci (Clayton, Kortoney (Chris) and A.J.; great grandchildren River, Shiloh, Lucas, Junior, Lydia, Pierce and Kailyn and one brother Tom (Paula) Borgra of Christopher.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister-in-law Richard (Bessie) Borgra and several brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws.

He was a Coalminer and was a Maintenance Supervisor. He loved to go fishing, was an avid St Louis Cardinal’s fan and he especially loved his weekly calls with his grandchildren and taking rides with his family.

Funeral services will be on Saturday July 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at Noon. Burial will be at St Andrews Catholic Cemetery in Christopher.

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