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.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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

Virginia F. Darr, 93, of Benton passed away on Wednesday morning October 14, 2026 at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

She was born in Will County, IL on February 21, 1933 the daughter of Fred & Katherine Schranz.

She married Donald R. Darr on October of 1951 and he survives.

Mrs. Darr loved gardening, flowers, shopping and cooking for her family. She loved for all the family to come for Sunday dinners. She dearly loved all of her family.

Mrs. Darr is survived by her:

Husband: Donald R. Darr of Benton

2 Daughters:
Cindy Darr of Benton
Laurie Peterson & husband Tim of Vista, CA

1 Grandson: Joe Peterson of Vista, CA

Sister: Carolyn Schranz of Homewood

Sister-in-law: Neila Gibbons of Benton

She is also survived by several Nieces & Nephews.

Mrs. Darr was preceded in death by her Parents, Sister-Martha Robey, Sister-Jeanette, Brother-in-law-Ronald Darr Sr & wife Judy, Sister-in-law Mona Dawson and her In-laws-John & Lottie Darr.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 19th at the Williams Chapel Cemetery in Ewing with Rev. William Hottensen officiating. Burial will follow. There will be a visitation from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Monday at the cemetery.

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

Robert Coleman Jackson, age 63, of Benton, passed away at 8:59 a.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at his home.

Robert’s wishes are to be cremated.

The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the cremation arrangements.
Robert was born on November 3, 1962, in Benton, Illinois, the son of Coleman Jackson and Sharon (Absher) Jackson. He married the former Aletha Benard on April 21, 1990, and she survives.
He formerly worked as a Youth Supervisor at Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park and later became a food manager working for a variety of local restaurants.
Robert enjoyed flower gardening. He loved all plants and even in the wintertime he would start growing plants from seed inside his home to be transplanted in the spring outdoors. His family said he could grow anything.

Robert was a Christian.

Surviving is his wife Aletha Jackson of Benton, Illinois; special close niece and nephew who he helped raise, Katlin Jackson and Michael Kennedy; two brothers: Howard Wayne Jackson of Belleville, Illinois, Jerry Michael Jackson and wife Gena of Belleville, Illinois, two nephews: Matthew Wayne Jackson and Bryce Cameron Jackson.
He was preceded in death by his parents Coleman and Sharon Jackson, his grandmother who raised him Aline (Kirkman) Absher, and a sister Ella Jean Jackson.
Memorial Contributions, In Loving Memory of Robert Coleman Jackson, may be made to the Leffler Funeral Home, 401 East Main Street, Benton, Illinois 62812, to assist with the cremation expenses.
To give condolences to the family online, or to share memories of Robert, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.

Ricky Warren Casey, age 52, of Benton; passed away at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2026, at his home.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton, with Rev. Bill Hottenson officiating. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery. The Leffler Funeral Home is in charge of the services. A time of food and fellowship will follow the services at Kay’s home.

Ricky was born on May 27, 1974, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, the son of Rick Casey and Marsha Kay (Smith) Eubanks.

He loved the outdoors. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, junking, mushroom hunting, and growing huge watermelons.

He is survived by his mother Kay Eubanks of Benton, Illinois; his father Rick Casey of Benton, Illinois; two children: Noah Casey of Coello, Illinois and Brittany (Casey) Smith and husband Scott of Herrin, Illinois; a grandson Lincoln Smith; brothers: Steve Casey and wife Novella of Benton, Illinois, Michael Casey and wife Judy of West Frankfort, Illinois; a sister Brandi Hampton and husband Blake of Benton, Illinois; along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sons Christopher and Taylor Casey.

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