Almeda V. Tadlock, 83, of Benton, passed away at 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, IL.

She was born on October 24, 1935, to Kirby and Mary Magdelene (Perryman) Irvin in Kincaid, IL. Almeda retired from Dept of Rehab Services. On November 28, 1980, she married Joe V. Tadlock, and he preceded her in death on July 21, 2011.

Almeda was a member of Logan Church of God and loved teaching Sunday School, it brought so much joy to her heart ministering to the children. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a devoted Christian. Almeda enjoyed hosting friends and family over to her home for Bible studies, drawing, painting and singing. She was an avid Wal-Mart and garage sale shopper and enjoyed finding a good deal.

Almeda is survived by her loving daughter, Karen Sue Yardley; two grandchildren, Shane Kenneth Yardley and wife Suzanne and Jaimee Lynn Whitson and husband Josh; five great-grandchildren, Alex Dalton, Sammy Dalton, Kordell Yardley, Ava Whitson and Beau Whitson; one sister, Brozella Odam; and two brothers, Troy Irvin and Ted Irvin.

She was preceded in death by parents, Kirby and Mary Magdelene Irvin; husband, Joe V. Tadlock; a son-in-law, Kenneth “Ken” Yardley; two brothers, Sam Irvin and Donald Irvin; and three sister, Janice Irvin, Betty Meyers and Ella Gunnells.

Visitation will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Logan Church of God in Logan, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at the Logan Church of God, with Brother Rick Fowler officiating. Burial will take place in the Logan Church of God Cemetery.

Memorials contributions may be made in Almeda’s name to the Logan Church of God.

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

Bert William “Bill” Beatty III, 81, of Benton passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at his home.

He was the eldest of three sons born to Bert W. Beatty, Jr. and Donna Louise Studebaker Beatty. Bill was a 1955 graduate of West Frankfort High School (West Hotdog).
Bill had a passion/love for playing music throughout his life. He was a drummer (percussionist). It started with his high school marching band, then The Marching Saluki’s, and then local jazz bands and orchestras throughout the years. Along with his wife, he was the proud owner of Beatty’s Music Plaza. Providing his passion/love of music to Southern Illinois for over 51 years.

He is survived by his wife Kay Beatty (Teague) formerly of Marion, IL; daughter, Gayle of Orlando, FL; son Bert of Benton, IL; brothers: Dr. John M. Beatty (Kris) and Dr. Michael E. Beatty (Dr. Ann) of Edwardsville, IL;brother-in-law: Tom Teague (Pat) Appleton, WI; Sister-in-law: Mary Jo Twenhafel (Glenn) Gorham, IL and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Beatty was preceded in death by his Father, Bert W. Beatty, Jr., Mother, Donna Beatty of Edwardsville; Father-in-law & Mother-in-law-Julia & Katherine Teague, and two Nephews: Matthew Beatty & Tyler Anderson both of Edwardsville, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, March 3rd at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton with Rev. Ron Cremeens officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Saturday at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton and from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Sunday, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton.
Bill was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bill’s Memory can be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or at the Church.

For more information or to leave online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com