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CARBONDALE — A meeting between Southern Illinois state Rep. Terri Bryant and executive staffers of Gov. J.B. Pritzker has yielded more details about the state’s decision to cancel a performance by the band Confederate Railroad at the Du Quoin State Fair, apparently over their use of the name and symbols of the confederacy.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
On June 28, 2019 at approximately 8:15 p.m., Benton Police were dispatched to Huck’s located at 1200 North Main Street in reference to retail theft. Upon investigating, police arrested Linda L. Kilsnick, age 67, of Benton for retail theft. Kilsnick was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
On July 1, 2019 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Benton Police arrested Ada L. Mocaby, age 31, of Logan for domestic battery. Mocaby was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
On July 4, 2019 at approximately 12 a.m., Benton Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Renshaw and Hunters Circle.
Upon investigating, police arrested Ronald L. Petit, age 37, of Benton for driving while under the influence. Petit was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
On July 6, 2019 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Benton Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of North Main Street in reference to a fight in progress. Upon investigating, police arrested Zachary S. Hancock, age 25, of Benton for battery and criminal damage to property. Police also arrested Tyler J. Hancock, age 18, of Benton for unlawful consumption of alcoholic liquor. Both were charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
Roscoe Webb Neal, age 97, went home to the Lord July 7th surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 28, 1922 the youngest son of Aaron and Nobia Otterson Neal. He is survived by wife Marjorie Sullivan Neal, daughters Karen (husband Keith) Duckworth, Kathy Essary (fiancé Jim Lambert), Kendra (husband David) Clark and sister Dorothy Biegler. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, Russell, infant daughter, Janice, four brothers Okley, Eual, Jim, Harvey and one sister Goldia Neal Braden.
He served in World War II, 1942-1945, as Private 1st class in the 82nd fighter control squadron as a plotter/coder with the Army-Air Corps. He earned three overseas gold bars. He served in Versailles, France, Corsica and Italy.
Visitation is at 10 am Thursday, July 11 at Morton-Johnston. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Neal Cemetery, Logan.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois is at the center of a national conversation about the First Amendment after the country rock band Confederate Railroad was removed from the Du Quoin State Fair’s grandstand lineup last week, apparently over their use of the name and symbols of the Confederacy.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Monday was a day for the little guy.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
While Illinois drivers pay more for gas after lawmakers doubled the state’s gas tax and increased vehicle fees to pay for a $45 billion infrastructure plan, federal lawmakers have yet to reach a consensus on how to move forward with a national infrastructure funding plan.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
It’s unclear how much taxpayers will have to pay, if anything, to breach a contract with a country act that has been removed from the entertainment lineup for the DuQuion State Fair, but a downstate Illinois legislator said he’s baffled by what he sees as the hypocrisy of one state fair act being canceled while another is still expected to take center stage.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Ruth J. Head, 92, of Benton passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 3, 2019.
She was born in Hamilton County, IL on May 4, 1927, the daughter of James Earl & Esta Pearline (Foster) Sullivan.
She married Samuel Franklin “Frank” Head on Oct. 12, 1949 in Carmi and he preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 2013.
Mrs. Head is survived by her children, Jim Head, and wife Toni, of Benton, Jodene Head, of Bloomington, IL, Wayne Head, and wife Martha, of Harrisburg, IL and Linda Fred, and Husband Michael, of Urbana, IL; 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; a sister, Edna Dunford, of San Antonio, TX.
Mrs. Head was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter, Shirley Threewitt, a son-Larry Head, twin daughters-Rosalyn and Carolyn, a granddaughter, a great grandson and by two brothers, Vernon and Edward Sullivan.
Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. Saturday, July 6th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Karl Barnfield officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery-Thompsonville, Visitation will be from 5 to 8 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois Inc, and will be accepted at the funeral home at any time.
Mary J. Boyd, 81, of Benton, IL passed away at 2:07 p.m., on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Franklin Hospital, Benton, IL.
She was born on January 10, 1938, to Mr. and Mrs. Smith in Cassville, WI.
Mary is survived by her three children, Mary E. Bartlett and husband Joseph, Charles J. Boyd and wife Julie, and Thomas W. Boyd and wife Paula; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Per Mary’s wishes cremation was held.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
Michael William Blades, 65, of Sesser, passed away on July 1, 2019.
He was born on October 15, 1953 in Chicago, IL to William Herbert and Diane (Krmpotich) Blades. He married Debbie Lynn (Brooks) Blades on June 23, 2000 and she survives of Sesser.
He is also survived by his step-daughter Holly M. Brooks of Royalton; mother-in-law Gloria Lindsey of West Frankfort, IL; special close nephew Tyler Green of Sullivan, IL; and one sister Donna Mical of Arlington Heights, IL.
Michael enjoyed watching television, especially Live PD, he also enjoyed cooking, loved dogs and spending time with his family especially during the holidays.
Graveside services will be on Friday July 5, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Blairsville Cemetery with Tyler Green officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.
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