Beverly Jean Basso, 95, of Sesser, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Herrin Hospital.

Beverly was born on November 21, 1930, in Valier, Illinois, to Robert Gulley and Gipsie (Bledsoe) Gulley. She was united in marriage to Donald Richard Basso on April 16, 1949. He preceded her in death on July 15, 2023.

Beverly earned her bachelor’s degree and dedicated her professional life to education as a school teacher. She will be remembered for the love and care she gave to her family and for the many lives she touched throughout her years.

Beverly is survived by her children, Rick (Sandy) Basso of Sesser and Jeanne (Chuck) Wright of Valier; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Richard Basso; her parents, Robert and Gipsie Gulley; one daughter, Karen Shurtz and five siblings.

Funeral services for Beverly Jean Basso will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday November 7, 2027 at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, Illinois, with Pastor Eli Schoenbaechler officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Eternal Friends of Christ, Residential Hospice or Sesser First Responders. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Naomi Irene Burnett, age 94, of Benton; passed away at 2:20 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Helia Healthcare of Benton.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2026, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Rev. Harol Whitlock officiating, with burial to follow in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2026, at the Leffler Funeral Home.

Naomi was born on August 25, 1932, in Benton, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence McDonald and Opal Marie (Rose) McDonald. She married Leonard Albert “Spike” Burnett on November 24, 1956, and he preceded her in death on December 1, 2014.

Mrs. Burnett retired from Benton High School where she worked as a cook. She also formerly worked as an elevator operator at the Wood Building on the Public Square.
She enjoyed sewing, looking at family pictures, crocheting, working word search puzzles, visiting with her neighbors, eating ice cream, and drinking root beer. Naomi also loved her flowers, strawberry plants and her pet birds, dogs, and cats.

Her family said she never got mad and was always smiling. She was a member of the Church of Christ in West City and enjoyed attending church.

She is survived by her loving children: Danny “Smiley” Burnett and wife Diane of Benton, Illinois, Karen (Burnett) Hancock and husband Jeff of West Frankfort, Illinois, twin daughters who were born on her birthday, Kathy (Burnett) Hill and husband Tom of Benton, Illinois, Judy (Burnett) Jordan and husband Allen of Bethalto, Illinois; grandchildren including: Dedra Rowe and husband Brent of Benton, Illinois, Danessa Burnett of West Frankfort, Illinois, Dylan Burnett and wife Makila “Gina” of Buckner, Illinois, Hunter Hancock of West Frankfort, Illinois, Shawn Hill and Kyle Hill both of Benton, Illinois, Ashley Santos and husband Marco of Lantana, Texas, great-grandchildren: Trenton Rowe, Zachary Rowe, Brenae Rowe, Orion Mandrell, Monroe Moschino, Mason Moschino, Everest Burnett, one to arrive in 2027, and Jordan Santos; her best friend Shirley Wilson at Heritage Woods of Benton, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by father Clarence McDonald, her mother Opal Marie (Rose) McDonald Eubanks, her husband Leonard Burnett, and two sisters: Norma Simpson and Pauline Roberson.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Franklin Hospital, especially the ER staff, staff on the Med-Surg Floor, and the Physical Therapy Department, the staff at Heritage Woods, Helia Healthcare and Residential Hospice. Words cannot say how much each of you are appreciated.
To give condolences online to the family, or to share memories of Naomi, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.

Virginia Mae Wheeler, born November 21, 1955, passed away on October 25, with the love of her life, Michael Matyi, by her side.

Virginia was a caring and loving woman who never met a stranger. She had a passion for gardening and plants, loved all animals, and especially enjoyed her two new cats. Her favorite moments were spent on the farm with Michael, taking side-by-side rides and enjoying the life they shared.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Barbara Austin, and her beloved mother-in-law, Marguerite Matyi, whom she adored.

She is survived by the love of her life, Michael Matyi.

In keeping with Virginia’s wishes, she will be cremated and laid to rest on the farm she loved so dearly. There will be no services.
Those wishing to honor Virginia’s memory may make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Virginia will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her kind heart, love for animals, and the friendships she made along the way will never be forgotten.
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Sarah Pristia Winemiller Cardin, 91, of Benton passed away on Tuesday evening October 20, 2026 at Helia HealthCare Center in Benton.

She was born in Franklin County, Illinois on August 8, 1935 the daughter of Joseph & Anna (Issler) Pristia.

She was married to Sherman Cardin and he preceded her in death on March 5, 2008.

Mrs. Cardin is survived by her:

5 Children:
Margaret Balota
Sharon Thomas & Husband Garry
Linda Smith & husband Tom
Lisa Weston & Bobby
Michelle Pierce & husband Ron

Step-children: Tina Melvin, Robert Cardin, Myra Hosick and Sandy Collins

Grandchildren: Tommy, Christi, Robbie, Timmy, Jason, William, Cliff, Amanda, Tommy, Susan, Jacklyn, Kayla

Great-Grandchildren: Cassie, Emily, Little Tommy, Abraham, Hannah, Jordan, Tori, Alivia, Ethan, Avery, Samantha, Hayden, Logan, Harper, Everett, Blake, Allyson, Sean, Andrew

Mrs. Cardin was preceded in death by her Parents, 1 Son-Robert Winemiller, Daughter-Elizabeth Chesley, 3 Infant Children, Granddaughter-Kimberly, 3 Infant Grandchildren, 2 Infant Great-Grandchildren, Husband Sherman Cardin, former Husband Bob Winemiller, Siblings-Johnny, Hannah, Bertha, Eula, Edwin & Ervin, Ann, Joseph, Step-Children-Bill Cardin & Carrie Cardin.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 23rd at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. William Hottensen officiating. Burial will be in the Logan Church of God Cemetery in Logan. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home.

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

Michael Robert Jones, born July 11, 1944 passed away on October 19,2026 in DuQuoin Il.

Mike was born to Jesse (Sonny) Robert Jones and Mildred Mae Grizzell. Mike was employed at inland steel and later retired from Kerr McGee coal mine.

After retirement, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with friends and family. He was a proud father, grandfather and great grandfather, especially doting on Wade, Vincent and Lola whom all had a special place in his heart.

He is survived by sons, Michael Todd Jones of Murfreesboro, TN and Eric (Lisa) Jones of Valier, IL; grandchildren: Bailee and Tate Kerley, Beau and Alysha Jones, Kasen Jones, and Bryce and Madeline Jones; great grandchildren: Wade Kerley, Vincent Jones, and Lola Jones.

Mike’s wishes were to be cremated with private services to be held at a later date.

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Michael Dale “Red” Roberts, age 59, of Whittington, IL; passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the SSM St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, MO.

Michael was born on December 22, 1966, in Benton, IL, the son of Carl Roberts and Mary Lou (Jackson) Roberts. He married the love of his life, Tammy Carlette Turpin on January 13, 2001, and she survives.

He formerly worked as a laborer with Celebrity Boats and Bombardier Recreational Products.

Mike lived in and around Whittington most of his life, enjoying fishing, hunting, and playing basketball.

He is survived by his wife Tammy Roberts of Whittington, IL; his mother Mary Roberts of Whittington, IL; a son Nicolas Roberts of Whittington, IL; a step-son James Louis Owens and wife Amber of Marion, IL; a brother Karl Mark Roberts of Whittington, IL; a sister Kimberly Overturf also of Whittington, IL; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and one great-great-nephew.
Mike was preceded in death by his father Carl Roberts and a brother Kevin Roberts.
Mike loved Nicolas dearly and they were best friends. Mike also enjoyed spending time with and pestering his nieces and nephews, and he enjoyed playing with all the children in the family.

A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Shiloh Cemetery in Whittington, IL, with Rev. Mark Minor officiating.
The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, IL, is in charge of the services.

The family suggests that you plant a tree in memory of Mike.

To give condolences online, or to share memories of Mike, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.

Eulah Nadine Tucker, age 89, of Benton, IL, passed away at 1:10 a.m., on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor, Mt. Vernon, IL.

She was born June 22, 1937, to Charles Amos and Eliza Evalee (Martin) Clark in DeKalb, IL. Eulah worked as a hairdresser until she retired. On June 24, 1955, she married Gene Lowell Tucker, and he preceded her in death on August 2, 2017, after 62 years of marriage.

Eulah was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Frankfort, IL.

She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed going camping, quilting and listening to music.

Eulah is survived by her loving daughter, Brenda Louise Tucker-Crawford and her husband, Tony; her grandchildren, Brittany Heath, Brandy Heath and Austin Tucker and his wife, Tammy; her great-grandchildren, Aiyla, Sterling, Fennec, Natalie and Andrew and her sisters, Alma Lowery and Phyllis Hollingsworth.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Eliza Clark, her husband, Gene Tucker, her son, Bradley Tucker and her siblings, Richard Clark, Ernest Clark and Maxine Brake.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral and Crematory, 301 South Main Street, Benton, IL.

Visitation for Eulah will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held directly after the visitation on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with “Pastor Al”, officiating.

Burial will be private and take place at a later date.

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

Osceola “Ola” Faye Dalby of Benton, Illinois passed away on October the 15th 2026 at her home in Benton.

She was born in Belle Ellen, Alabama on February 2, 1941 to Benjamin O. and Celia H. Pinson, both preceded her in death. Ola was married to Donald Edward Dalby on September 26th, 1959, Donald preceded her in death in June of 2025. She is survived by her four children; Benjamin Edward Dalby and wife Marybeth of Benton, Illinois, Sarah Jane Doty and husband Charles R. of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Elizabeth Anne Leggans and husband Thomas E. of Benton, Illinois and Robert James Dalby and wife Melony Kay (who preceded her in death) of Benton, Illinois.

Ola was the loving and oh so proud grandmother of eight grandchildren; Malory Elizabeth Dalby of Lexington Kentucky, Oliva Anne Saunders and husband Andrew of Benton, Benjamin Robert Doty of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Daniel Edward Doty of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Ryan Robert Doty and wife Stephanie of Ingleside, Illinois, Katlyn Mikel Conners and husband Andrew of Carterville, Illinois, Faith Marie Wyant of Benton, Illinois, Peyton Leigh Robinson and husband Kegan of Carbondale, Illinois and Hannah Grace Gibson and husband Aaron of Alto Pass, Illinois. She was blessed with six great-grandchildren Luke Edward Saunders, Julian Daniel and Riley James Conners, Wynonna Kay and Kasey Robert Gibson and Emilia Doty.

Ola is survived by her sister Betty J. Hutchens of Benton Illinois and was preceded in death by her brothers James B., Robert E. and John O. Pinson all of Benton, Illinois. Ola is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends of Illinois, Florida and Alabama.

Ola lived a full and vibrant life. She graduated from Benton High School in 1959. Ola made a wonderful life for her children and husband with a home full of love and joy. She loved flowers and planting and growing many different varieties of flowers. She was a member of the Garden Gate Club in Benton and planted flowers all around the city of Benton especially in the “Dan Malkovich Park” on the Benton Public square. She loved to needle point, crochet, sew and read, but what she loved most was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and spending time with those she loved and were dear to heart.

Ola was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt cousin and friend who cherished and loved that she was these things to so many in her life She lived a life full of love, compassion, joy and understanding and will be forever missed by all the people she had in her life. We all will miss Ola so very much, the world was a brighter place when she was in it.

We love you Mom and we will forever miss you.

Funeral services will be held at 3pm on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Graveside services will be held at Williams Chapel Cemetery in Ewing, Illinois. Visitation will be from 1 pm-3 pm on Tuesday October 20, 2026 at Morton & Johnson.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Janette Robinson, 91, of Coello, passed away on Saturday October 17, 2026 at DuQuoin Nursing & Rehab. She was born on August 7, 1935 in Coello, IL to Bob and Anna (Susa) Crnokrak.

She married Virgil Robinson and he preceded her in death on December 6, 2006. She is survived by her granddaughter Wendy Tottleben of Maryville, IL; great grandchildren Patrick Tottleben and Sophie Tottleben and one brother Robert Crnokrak. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Patricia Wrigley, grandson-in-law Harold “John” Tottleben, two brothers Mitch Crnokrak and Danny Crnokrak and one sister Angeline Crnokrak.

Janette was the owner of Jan’s Village Lounge in Valier and loved to garden and made the best sugar cookies.

Funeral services will be on Friday October 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.

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Jerry Donald Barnfield passed into Heaven on October 14, 2026, while living in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
He was 89 years old.

Jerry was born on March 23, 1937 in Ina, Illinois. He was the son of Byford and Margaruite (Doty) Barnfield. He married his high school sweetheart Alice Jane Johnston November 10, 1955. She proceeded him in death August 9, 2008.

Jerry is survived by 2 daughters, Wendy Froman ( Mark) Cameron, Texas, Leigh Lynch (Michael) Simpsonville, Kentucky. 1 son, Cory Barnfield (Ashley) Louisville, Kentucky. 1 Grandson, Tyler Froman, (Kelsey) Montgomery, Texas. 1 Grandaughter Clara Greer (Jackson) Grapevine, Texas, 1 great grandaughter Kara Anne Froman.

Jerry is preceded in death by his wife, his parents, his brothers Frank Barnfield, Robert Barnfield, his sisters Sue Varvel and Judy Darr.

Jerry was a member of Rescue Freewill Baptist Church. He was an Army Veteran. He worked for the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad for 41 years. Jerry was a wonderful husband, father, and brother.
He loved fishing and spending time with family and friends .

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 20th at the Franklin Cemetery in Whittington with Rev. Bryant Harris officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by the Benton American Legion #280 and VFW Post #2671. There will be No Visitation, those attending the service are requested to meet at the cemetery.

Donations may be made to Rescue Free Will Baptist Church.

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