Donna L. (Coleman)Finn, 84, of Benton passed away Wednesday evening March 11, 2020 at Parkway Manor in Marion.

Mrs. Finn was born in West Frankfort, IL on December 30, 1935, the daughter of John R. & Lucille (Britton) Coleman.
She married Lowell Finn on February 23, 1957, and he preceded her in death on January 27, 1998.
Mrs. Finn was a member of the West City Church of God. She worked at the Fashion SHop in West Frankfort for 28 years. Then worked for Barton & Collins in Benton for 17 years.
Mrs. Finn is survived by her:

Sister-in-law: Susan Coleman of Marissa

3 Nephews:

Jeff Coleman & wife Valarie of Benton

Jody Coleman of St. Louis, MO

Justin Coleman & wife Kristina of St. Louis, MO

Great Nieces & Great Nephews: Jacie, Grant, Griffin, Journey & Julia

2 Sisters-in-law:

Hazel Stewart

Donna Hutchins & husband Bob

Mrs. Finn was preceded in death by her Parents, her Husband, a Brother-Gene Coleman, a Sister-Debby Lynn Coleman, Brother-in-law-Jack Stewart and Sister-in-law-Grace Knowles & Husband Alfred.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 16th at the West City Church of God with Pastor Harol Whitlock officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Monday at the West City Church of God.
For those who wish Memorials may be made to the West City Church of God.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Franklin Dee Arnold, Sr., age 70, of Sesser, Illinois, passed away at 11:15 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2020 at the SSM Good Samaritan Hospital of Mt. Vernon.

A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Sesser V.F.W. Post #4753 in Sesser, with Military Honors by the V.F.W. Post #4753 Honor Squad. The family will receive guests from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Sesser V.F.W. Post # 4753.
The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the arrangements.

Franklin Dee Arnold was born on November 6, 1949 in Plattsburg, Missouri, the son of Abe D. Arnold and Ada Pierce Arnold. He was raised by Harry and Virginia McIntosh. He married the former Linda Lou Young on April 14, 1989 and she survives.
Mr. Arnold was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Sesser V.F.W. Post# 4753.

He worked as a Laborer out of Local #773, where he was a member.
Franklin enjoyed racing, working on cars, motorcycles, picnics, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Surviving is his loving wife Linda L. Arnold of Sesser; six children: Franklin D. Arnold, Jr. and wife Dawn of Madison, MO, Lori and husband Steve Burbridge of Bowling Green, MO, Jarad Arnold and wife Sherrie of Sesser, IL, Tammy Finke and husband Ryan of Sesser, IL, Lonny Bailey, Sr. of Carterville, IL and wife Pamela of Pennsylvania, Rodney Bailey and wife Martha of Mt. Vernon, IL; his mother Ada; seventeen grandchildren: Shelby Arnold, David Keith Arnold, Anthony Arnold, Courtney Burbridge, Dillon Burbridge, Katie Reuther and husband Will, Lindsay Arnold, Jessica Arnold, Madison Arnold, Jeremy Queen, Daniel Queen, Amber Endicott and husband Matt, Ariel Moore, Jeffrey Bailey, Lonny Bailey, Jr., L.J. Leopold, Tara Schifferdecker; eleven great-grandchildren; six siblings: Kay Westlake, Janie Glasby, Roger Brelsford, Nancy Andrew, Micky Syverson, Brandy Anthony; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; the foster parents who raised him; a great-granddaughter Nellie Canady Eroh; two sisters: Cora Bearden and Ila Faye Cox; three brothers: Sam Brelsford and Mark Edwards and twin brother.

Per the family request, In Lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sesser V.F.W. Post # 4753, or to the family of Franklin D. Arnold, Sr., and will be accepted at the service on Saturday.

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

Minnie O. Clinton, 100, of Ewing passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Centralia Manor.

Minnie was born in Franklin County. IL on September 29, 1919, the daughter of Loran & Clitie (Marshall) Williams.
She married Wendell Clinton in December of 1937 and he preceded her in death in August of 1986.
Mrs. Clinton attended Williams Chapel Missionary Baptist Church until it became Emmaus Road Baptist Church where she was a member. She was a farm wife, growing up on a farm and living on a farm her entire life.
Mrs. Clinton is survived by three sons, Carroll Clinton, of Paducah, KY, Leon Clinton, and wife Karen, of Graham, TX and Gale Clinton, and wife Judy, of Ewing, IL; granddaughters Diana Bushue, and husband Duane, of Benton, IL, Suzanne Clinton, and Amanda Melton, of Paducah, KY, Christina Bartel, and husband Jeff, of Bloomington, IL and Angela Vale, and husband Dave, of Bloomington, IL; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Clinton was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four sisters-Lois Smith, Mary Rose, Bertha Dalby and Loraine Cochrane and by a brother, Howard Williams.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Monday, March 9th at the Johnston Funeral Home in Ina with Pastor Marty Ellsworth officiating. Burial will be in the Kirk Cemetery in Ina. Visitation will be after 10:00 A.M. on Monday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.johnstonfuneralhome.com

Harry Thomas Mutchek, 79, of Benton, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on April 4, 1940, to John and Margaret (Polensek) Mutchek in Orient, IL. On July 14, 1984, he married Laura Hackelton, and she preceded him in death.

Per Harry’s request cremation will take place.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

Daina Jean Dawson, 56, of Christopher, passed away on Monday March 2, 2020.
She was born on February 28, 1964 in Benton to Lindell and Jean (Gilbreath) Furlow.

She is survived by her parents Lindell and Jean Furlow of Christopher; one daughter Ashley (Rob) Barrett of Sesser; two grandchildren Logan Barrett and Lillian Barrett and one sister Susan (Glenn) Pinkham of Valier.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Danielle Dawson.

Graveside services will be on Friday March 6, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Harrison Cemetery in Buckner. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the graveside service.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

Betty Lou Hammond, 84, of Benton passed away Monday night March 2, 2020 at Stonebridge Nursing & Rehab Center in Benton.

She was born in Franklin County, IL on January 31, 1936 the daughter of Raymond & Ida (Launius) Akin.
She was a Sunday School Teacher for many years and served the Lord all her life.

Mrs. Hammond is survived by a daughter, Paula Jean Christensen, of California; three sons, Randy Edward Hammond, of Alabama, Richard Dean Hammond, and wife Edna, of Percy and Danny Len Hammond, and wife LaDonna, of West Frankfort, IL; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Ray Akin and Gary Akin, and wife Barbara, all of Benton.

Mrs. Hammond was preceded in death by her parents, by a daughter, Sheila Kay Hammond, by a son, George Marshall Hammond, by a granddaughter, Malaha Augusta Hammond and by four brothers, William Edward Akin, Chris Junior Akin, Leroy Akin & Clifford Akin.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 5th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Chris Hammonds officiating.

Burial will be in the Brady Cemetery in Akin. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church, Sunday School Class.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuenralhome.com