Delmar Jones, 94, of Sesser, passed away on March 18, 2019.

He was born on February 6, 1925 in Sesser to Stanley and Thelma Pauline (Webb) Jones. He married Sarah (Bowlby) Jones on February 14, 1946 and she preceded him in death on November 14, 1997.

He is survived by his children Linda (Michael) Schoener of The Villages, Florida and Thomas Jones of Chatham, IL; grandchildren Gina (Greg) Risley, Tara Martin, Joshua Jones, Zachary Jones; great grandchildren Martin (Stephanie) Tregoning, Austin Risley, Leo Jones and Rory Jones; great great grandchildren Aubree Rae and Paetyn Joelene Tregoning.

He was a WWII veteran serving in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion Bates Post # 560, V.F.W. Cox Post # 4753, NRA and Quail Unlimited. He was a Barber in Sesser for over 60 years and will be greatly missed by the community of Sesser.

Funeral services will be on Saturday March 23, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Mark Miller officiating. Military Rites will be performed by the Sesser VFW and American Legion. Visitation will be on Friday March 22, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 Pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Sesser VFW or to the Southern Illinois Honor Flight and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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Louise Fields Webb, 95, of Ewing, IL passed away in the early morning on Friday, March 15, 2019, at The Anchor of River to River Community of Marion, IL.

She was born on December 16, 1923, to Albert and Alta (Moore) Fields in Hamilton County, IL. Louise was a homemaker and mother. On November 27, 1947, she married Monroe J. Webb.

Louise was a member of Enfield United Methodist Church of Enfield, IL., attended Liberty Baptist Church of Ewing, IL., and Middle Fork-Salem Primitive Baptist Church, Benton, IL. She was also a member of Home Extention Unit, an Election Judge for Northern Township, 4-H Leader, Ewing Grade School PTA and homeroom mother. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Janice Baker of Dixon, KY, Joyce (Randy) Kane of Swansea, IL, Debbie (Ronnie) York of Enfield, IL, and Sharon (Jerry) Corn of Benton, IL; five granddaughters, Kelly (Matt) Gleeson Whitney of Smithton, IL, Jill (Thomas) Louise Baker Meisel of Dixon, KY, Shannon (Ryan) York Webb of Carmi, IL, Kristen (Grant) York Anderson of Benton, KY, Madison Hewitt of Benton, IL; one grandson, James (Kelly) Monroe Gleeson of Silverspring, MD; three great-granddaughters, Allison Meisel of Dixon, KY, Catherine Whitney of Smithton, IL, Charlotte Gleeson of Smithton, IL; five great-grandsons, Tommy Meisel of Dixon, KY, Cole Kingston of Carmi, IL, Nicholas Whitney of Smithton, IL, Jack Gleeson of Silverspring, MD, Tyler Monroe Anderson of Calvert City, KY; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Louise was preceded in death by husband, Monroe Jones Webb; father, Albert Shannon Fields, Jr.; mother, Alta Madoline Fields; son, David Webb; grandson, Justin Matthew York; four brothers, Herman Fields, Opal Fields, Harold Fields, Robert “Bob” Fields, and two sisters, Fern Simpson Sneed and Lucille Englebright.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on Monday, March 18, 2018, at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, March 18, 2018, at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with Elder Roger Smith, officiating.

Burial will take place in the Middle Fork Cemetery in Ewing, IL.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Louise’s home caregivers, the caregivers and staff at the The Anchor of River to River Community of Marion, and Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

Edward “Tank” Lee Connor, 57, of Christopher, IL passed away on March 13, 2019.

He was born on July 23, 1961 to John Connor SR and Betty (Tindall) Dial.

He is survived by his mother Betty Dial of Christopher; step-daughter Khrysty Tolbert of Herrin; one brother Carlo (Carrie) Dial of Christopher; two sisters Robin (Robert) Lenard of Christopher and Tamela (Rick) Grammer of Christopher; and also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, and three brothers Delmar Tindall, Ricky Connor, and John Connor JR.

Funeral services will be on Monday March 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Rev Cecil Sullivan and Rev Jason Todd officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 PM until the time of the service at 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family, in care of Betty Dial and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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Michael Terry Patchett, 57, of Christopher passed away on March 12, 2019.

He was born on December 2, 1961 to Edmund “Terry” and Mary Ennis (Snider) Patchett. He married Mary Ann (Harrison) Patchett on June 24, 1989 and she survives of Christopher.

He is also survived by his daughters Tiffanie (Dustin) Young of West Frankfort, Samantha (Levi) Webb of Christopher and Morgan (Max) Garrison of Beebe, AR; grandchildren Kase Michael Young, Korbin Ray Young, Lynnex Marie Webb and Jackson Logan Webb; one sister Elizabeth Patchett and Micah Lewis of Stonefort, IL; one brother Matt Patchett and Yvonne Milam of Mulkeytown.

He was a custodian and bus driver at the Christopher Unit School District #99.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Gary West officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 5:00 PM until the time of the service at 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Michael Patchett Memorial Scholarship and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Cheryle Lynn Sanders, 62, of Sesser, passed away on March 11, 2019.

She was born on May 28, 1956 in Mt Vernon, Il to Stanley and Glenda (Mendenall) Galloway. She is survived by her children David Shaun Melton of Benton and Kim Farley of Michigan; brothers and sisters Cynthia Giodano of Maine, Jackie Macrae of Sesser, Mike (Patty) Galloway of Sesser, Steve (Freda) Galloway of Sesser and Tracy Galloway of Maine. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter Catherine Sanders.

There will be a private family service at a later date.

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Phyllis Ann Maragni, 71, of Marion, Illinois went to be with her Savior on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois. She was born October 10,1947, in Calvert City, Kentucky to the late Wilbert and Virginia Jennings Connell.

She married her first blind date Ceasar Allen Maragni on March 25, 1967, in Waltonville, Illinois and they were blessed with almost 52 years of marriage.

Phyllis is survived by her beloved husband Ceasar and son Brett Allen Maragni and wife, Lacey Bean Maragni and her four grandchildren Chase, Bryce, Grace Ann, and Esther, all of Jacksonville, Florida.
Also surviving are her brother Bill Connell & Linda, sisters Betti Hinz, Linda Sullivan, and Patricia Reeves, brother-in-law Dean Wilson, many nieces and nephews and her beloved Benton Card Club sisters.

Phyllis was a retired educator, teaching 28 years in the Benton Grade School system, most of those serving as a reading specialist at Benton Middle School. She was a member of Third Baptist Church in Marion where she served as librarian and Sunday School teacher.

Known for her infectious smile, Phyllis loved spending time with her family, especially her four grandchildren. She was a prayer warrior who loved and faithfully served the Lord her entire adult life.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Pate Funeral Home in Benton, with Memorial Service beginning at 7:30 p.m., Public Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2019, beginning at Pate Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Harvest Jacksonville, P.O. Box 600998, Jacksonville, Florida, 32260.

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