I hold grudges against companies. We don’t wear Nike, because the company embraced America-hating former quarterback Colin Kaepernick, and for a family with two immigrant parents, blessed to be Americans, we cannot abide this.
Disney World was our destination. What I found could be the end for a beloved American company
February 10, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Benton Police make arrests
February 10, 2023 By Leave a Comment
On February 4th, 2023 at approximately 9:45 p.m. Benton Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Joplin and Grand Street. Through investigation, police arrested Devin L. Eubanks, age 26, of Sesser for driving while license suspended. Eubanks was provided a copy of his citation and was later released from the scene.
On February 4th, 2023 at approximately 11p.m. Benton Police conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of West Main Street. Through investigation, police arrested Audrey C. Shadowens, age 21, of Herrin for driving while license suspended. Shadowens was provided a copy of her citation and was later released from the scene.
On February 7th, 2023 at approximately 1:30 a.m., Benton Police arrested Michael S. Newberry, age 38, of Benton on an active Franklin County warrant for failure to appear for retail theft. Newberry was transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
On February 7th, 2023 at approximately 9:15 p.m., Benton Police were dispatched to the 700 block of North Ninth Street in reference to a domestic disturbance. Through investigation, police arrested Samantha D. Thebeau, age 31, of Benton for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Thebeau also had an active Franklin County warrant for failure to appear for theft. Thebeau was transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
R. Kelly attorneys ask for sentence of about 11 years for Chicago federal conviction stemming from sex abuse of teen girls
February 10, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Lawyers for R. Kelly early Friday asked a federal judge in Chicago to sentence the disgraced R&B singer to about 11 years in prison for his conviction last year for repeatedly sexually abusing his teenage goddaughter and others on videotape decades ago.
What to know ahead of Pritzker’s budget proposal to lawmakers
February 10, 2023 By Leave a Comment
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s second-term legislative agenda will kick off in earnest next week as he proposes his fifth annual state budget to lawmakers in the General Assembly.
Nurses at Illinois facility forced patients to dig through their own feces, new report says
February 10, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Newly released reports from the Illinois Department of Human Services’ watchdog office reveal shocking instances of cruelty, abuse and poor care of patients who have mental illnesses and developmental disabilities at a state-run facility in rural southern Illinois.
Illinois lawmaker: Property taxes will ‘go to Mars’ if teacher pensions aren’t addressed
February 10, 2023 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker is warning of even higher property taxes if costs surrounding the Illinois Teachers’ Retirement System are not addressed.
Three restraining orders in four weeks of Illinois’ gun ban with more cases pending
February 10, 2023 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – One month since Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a ban on certain semi-automatic firearms and magazines in Illinois, the stack of federal and state challenges continues.
David Lee Payne Benton, IL
February 9, 2023 By Leave a Comment
David Lee Payne, age 62, of Benton, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, in Canton, Mississippi.
His wishes are to be cremated. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date.
Leffler Funeral Home of Benton; is assisting the family with local arrangements.
David was born on November 1, 1960, in Benton, the son of Francis Payne and Veneta Ruth (Whetstone) Payne. He married the former Paula Swisher on May 25, 1988; and she survives.
He was the owner/operator of Bulk Transport; and he had many over the road truck driving buddies across the United States.
David enjoyed his job, working outdoors, and he was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.
Surviving is his loving wife of 34 years, Paula Payne of Benton; a son Cory Payne of Olympia, Washington; two nephews: Brian and Terry Steinmetz of West Frankfort, his four-legged-buddy Shady; and his over the road trucking buddies.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Francis and Veneta Payne; and a sister Roberta Eldridge.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of David, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
Frances Lenore Summers (Avery) – Benton, IL
February 7, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Frances Lenore Summers (Avery), 86, of Benton passed away Monday morning, February 6, 2023 at her home.
She was born in Meeteetse, Wyoming on October 21, 1936, the daughter of Freeman & Ruth (Sadler) Summers.
Frances was a Beautician, and a retired Illinois Corrections Officer.
Frances is survived by her:
4 Children:
Rowdy Young & wife Amy of Goreville
Laurie Sheppard of Valier
Lisa Bell
Michael Young & wife Christal of Brownsboro, AL
Grandchildren:
Harrison Young
Amelia Young
Brittany Bell
Jacob Young & wife Johanna
Zachary Young
Sydney Young
1 Brother: Ron Summers & wife Kay of Thompsonville
Sister-in-law: Cindy Summers of Missouri
Frances was preceded in death by her Parents and by 1 Brother-Roger.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 9th at the Morton & Johnston Funerla Home in Benton. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 11:00 A.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
Jacob Wesley Sanchez – Peoria, IL
February 7, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Jacob Wesley Sanchez, 28, of Peoria, IL, passed away on January 30, 2023, in Nashville, TN. He was born October 11, 1994, in Carbondale, IL, to Rodrigo and Christy (Cockrum) Sanchez. He graduated from Dunlap High School in 2013 and worked in IT at Genesco, Inc. in Nashville.
Jacob is survived by his girlfriend, Nikki Lepretre and their son, Jayce Hunter Sanchez, both of Metamora, IL; his parents, Rodrigo and Christy Sanchez of Peoria, IL; his sister Ashley, brother Tristen, and paternal grandmother DeEtta Sanchez.
He is survived by his aunts and uncles – Staci (Jim) Hood, Valier, IL; Wendy (John) Kirkpatrick, Madison, AL; Annette (Alexander) Loya, Cancun, Mexico; Rafael (Rocio) Sanchez, Mexico City, Mexico; as well as cousins, Derek and Courtney Hood, Kensi, Kade, and Kylie Kirkpatrick, Alejandra and Rodrigo Loya, DeEtta, Christian, and Andrea Sanchez, and Nichole and Ian Langevin.
Jacob was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Billy and Linda Cockrum, and his paternal grandfather, Rafael Sanchez.
Being loved by Jacob was an amazing gift. His infectious laugh, uncanny sense of humor, tender heart, and presence will be missed greatly by all who loved and knew him. He treasured the time spent with his two-year-old son. He referred to Jayce as, “the best thing he ever did,” and often bragged that his son was, “the epitome of perfection.”
Visitation will be held at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, IL, on Saturday, February 11th from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, followed by a memorial service at 2:30 PM with Brother Larry Cook officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association (HOIDSA). Please designate in the notes section that your donation is “In Memory of Jacob Sanchez.” HOIDSA Donation Link
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
