Patty Sue (Winemiller) Hastings, 79, of Creve Coeur, MO and a former Cape Girardeau resident passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in Creve Coeur, MO.

She was born in Whittington, IL on May 25, 1938, the daughter of Richard & Louise (Clinton) Winemiller.

Patty married Warren Steven Hastings on August 29, 1959 and he preceded her in death on August 21, 1996.

She went to SIU-Carbondale, was awarded a scholarship and received her Bachelors Degree and became an Elementary Teacher in Cario. While in College she was a member of Delta Zeta, and in Cape Girardeau of Beta Sigma Phi. After marrying Steve they moved to Cape Girardeau and did alot of travelling. When Steve passed away Patty moved to St. Louis and became a doting grandmother.

Mrs. Hastings is survived by her daughter, Jamie Hastngs-Omahen and husband Michael of Creve Coeur, MO; sister Phyllis Whittington and husband Marvin of Whittington, IL; nephews Robert Whittington and wife Anita and Robert Whittington and wife Melissa and one niece, Christy Deputy.

Mrs. Hastings was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the Shiloh Cemetery in Whittington with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. There will be no visitation, those attending the service are requested to meet at the cemetery.

The Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton is in charge of arrangements.

For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Donald C. Griffith, 85, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Monday May 7, 2018 in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale at 2:37p.m.

Donald was born November 29, 1932 in West Frankfort, Illinois to Herbert and Nellie (Cox) Griffith.  He loved his family, gardening, and walking.  He was an avid Cardinals fan.  Donald was in the U.S. Army during the Korean era.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria “Vonnie” Griffith; parents; brothers:  Norman, Bob, and Joe Griffith; sisters:  Marge Riggle and Gladys Ellis.

Donald is survived by sons:  Kevin (Helen) Griffith, Kurt (Debbie) Griffith, and Keith (Kellie) Griffith; daughter, Kimbra (Steve) Newton; brothers:  Danny, Kenny, Eddie (Darlene) Griffith; sisters:  Corrine (Victor) Cluck and Jane Hartline; grandchildren:  Josh (Alisha) Newton, Jeremy (Lara) Newton, Alycia (Jason) Stephenson, Chais Griffith, Nick (Morgan) Griffith, Morgan Griffith, and Paxton Griffith; great grandchildren:  Kole Newton, Bella, Sofia, and Desi Stephenson; special nephew, Wayne Clover; several nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life services will be held at 1:00p.m. Thursday May 10, 2018 in Union Funeral Home – West Frankfort, Illinois with Pastor Guy Webster officiating.  Visitation will be held 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. prior to the service.  Military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 1961, VFW Post 5764, and Zeigler Post 177.

Memorials may be made to the FCHS Athletic Department and will be accepted at the funeral home.

The family would like everyone that attends the service to please wear their Cardinal shirts in honor of Donald.

Diana Morris, 68, of Buckner passed away on May 8, 2018 at 12:01 AM.

She was born on October 31, 1949 in Detroit, MI to Major and Margie Freeman.  She married James Morris and he preceded her in death on May 7, 2017.

Survivors include her son Stephen Morris of Buckner; two grandchildren Stephen Morris of Buckner and Autumn Morris of Benton; one granddaughter Elliot Morris; one brother Danny Freeman of Kansas City and one sister Teresa Daniels of River Roug, MI.

Her wishes were to be cremated with no services.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.

Patricia Ann Miller, 70, of Marion, formerly of Christopher, passed away on Saturday May 5, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.

She was born on October 28, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Thomas and Florence (Frost) Golec.  She married Russell Curtis “Russ” Miller on September 9, 1974 and he preceded her in death on April 1, 2010.

Survivors include her children Russell Curtis (November) Miller of Sesser and Michele (Larry) Mitchell of Marion; grandchildren Taylor Sosnowski, Xavier Sosnowski, Irelynn Sosnowski, Lawrence Mitchell and Trinity Mitchell; brothers and sisters Dennis Jadczynski of Utah, Casy Jadczynski of Zeigler, IL, Suzanne Wyrick of Rockford, IL, Roger Golec of Chicago, Richard Golec of Benton, Donald Golec of Christopher, Daniel Golec of London, KY, Christine Stone of London, KY, Jeanne Kirkendoll of Christopher.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter Jennifer Miller, and two sisters Elizabeth Walls and Diane Flood.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday May 8, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Rev. Daniel Ison officiating.  Visitation will be on Tuesday May 8, from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM.  Burial will be at Mulkeytown Cemetery.

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Stanley Taylor, 97, of Ewing passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the Franklin Hospital in Benton.

He was born in Whittington, IL on June 18, 1920, the son of Denzil & Velva (Spencer) Taylor.

He married Dorris (Bullard), and she preceded him in death on November 30, 2006.

Mr. Taylor was a longtime member of the Williams Chapel Church.

He is survived by a sister, Lawanda Mezo and husband James, of McLeansboro, IL; niece Beth Hill and husband Michael, of Ewing, IL and great nephew Taylor Hill, of Benton.

Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife and by a Sister-Maxine Reed.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, May 3^rd at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial wil be in the Elder S. M. Williams Cemetery in Ewing. Visitation will be after 12:00 Noon on Thursday at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton.

Laura M. Armstrong, 94, of Benton passed away Sunday morning, April 29, 2018 at the Helia HealthCare in Benton.

She was born in Buckner, IL on March 30, 1924, the daughter of Josias & Sophia (Beck) Oyston.

She married William J. Armstrong, Jr. on March 29, 1942, and he preceded her in death on December 30, 1998.

Mrs. Armstrong is survived by her son, William J. Armstrong and wife Brenda, of Benton; grandson William J. Armstrong, Jr. and fiancé Kim. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, 3 Sisters and their Husbands- Mary (George) Barnich, Doris (Paul) Parise, Elvina (Frank) Owens & by a Brother-David Oyston.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 4th at the West City Church of God with Pastor Harol Whitlock officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Church.

The Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton is in charge of arrangements.

For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com