Beverly “Bev” Dale Edwards, 80, of McLeansboro IL, passed away on September 7, 2017.

He was born on May 6, 1937 in Sesser to Loren and Florence (Forrest) Edwards. He married Bernice (Ponder) Edwards and she preceded him in death on April 20, 1997. He then married Nancy (Middleton) Edwards on June 17, 1998 and she survives of McLeansboro, IL.

Survivors include his wife Nancy Edwards of McLeansboro; three sons Kevin Dale Edwards of Australia, Blake Allen Edwards of McLeansboro, and Craig Edwards of Wilmington, NC; three step-children Verna Bonner of Walnut Hill, IL, Jackie Dobbyn of Odin, IL, and Julia McCarty of Patoka, IL; one sister Donna Pitts of Sesser.

He was a retired coal miner and coal company executive, a member of the Benton Masonic Lodge, and a member of the Ten Mile Baptist Church in McLeansboro.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, one brother Bob “Red” Edwards.

Funeral services will be on Sunday September 10, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Ten Mile Baptist Church in McLeansboro with Brother Jake Gray officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday September 9, 2017 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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William (Bill) Mitchell, 92, of Benton passed away Friday morning, September 1, 2017 at StoneBridge Nursing & Rehab Center.

He was born in Benton, IL on June 7, 1925, the son of Joseph & Dorothy (Dillon) Mitchell.
He served in the US Army-Air Corps for 2 years. He was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Thompsonville. And a member of the ATO Fraternity.

He married Rachel (Burkey) Nickless in January of 1974, and she survives.

Also surviving are three step daughters;   Kristy Jones and husband Jeff of Makanda, Jana Hood and husband Johnny of Newton,  Terri Russell and Jerry Underwood of Benton, five grandchildren; Justin and Shad Robey of Boston, Massachusetts,  Emily Jones of Carbondale,
Dara Selby of Vincennes, IN, Sarah Durham and husband Travis of Beecher City
and Andrew Turner of Sullivan, IN, two  Great-Granddaughters: Jayden, Olivia & Triston

He is also survived by two nephews, David Mitchell wife Daphne of Benton,  and  Steve Mitchell and Itzel of Benton, three nieces;  Linda Maddox of West Frankfort, Carol Smith of Benton and  Kathy Knutsen of Benton.

Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by his Parents, by a Brother: John & by a Sister: Sue, and by a Grandson: Scott Jones.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 4th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Jake Davis officiating. Burial with Military Rites conducted by the Benton American Legion and VFW Posts and National Guard Honor Squad will be in the Masonic and  Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 9:00 A.M. on Monday at the funeral home.

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

Dimple (Carpenter) Lynch, 82, passed away on Tuesday August 29, 2017 at her home.

She was born on November 20, 1934 in Christopher to Clifford and Lena (Laws) Carpenter.

She married Patrick Lynch on August 24, 1952 and he survives of Christopher.

She lived in Chicago/Elmwood Park, IL for 48 years, until retiring and moving back to Christopher in 2000.

She is survived by her husband Patrick Lynch of Christopher; her 3 children Matt (Liz) Lynch, Patsy (Steve) Leo, and Phillip (Jeanne) Lynch; grandchildren Christopher (Renee) Lynch, Nicole (Ryan) Whitmer, Patrick “PJ” Lynch, Dusta (Tom) Wheatly, Phillip (Suzanne) Lynch, Andrew Lynch, Ian Lynch, and Daniel Lynch; great grandchildren Alyssia Betsinger, Hannah Betsinger, Evan Whitmer, Katelynn Lynch, Braedan Lynch, Alex Peyton, Lillian Lynch, Brycen Lynch, Ericka Lynch and Claire Wheatly; one sister Jane (Dean) Phillips.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Owen Lynch, one grandson Michael Lynch, four brothers Leroy Carpenter, Jim Carpenter, Johnny Key, and Marion Carpenter, six sisters Loretta Hester, Ruby Vaughn, Gladys Carpenter, Carolyn Dulitus, Laverne Wilmore, and Alberta Carpenter.

Funeral services will be on Monday September 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Visitation will be on Sunday September 3, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mulkeytown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Mulkeytown Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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Rev. Harry L. Hogan, age 67, of Benton, surrounded by his loving family, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 12:55 p.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at the VA Medical Center of Marion.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the Fires of Revival Chapel, with Rev. Dean Severin and Rev. Robert Wininger officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the church. Military rites performed by the Benton American Legion Post #280, V.F.W. Post #2671, and the Army National Guard will be held at the conclusion of the service at the church. Arrangements are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Mr. Hogan was born on July 16, 1950 in Christopher, IL, the son of Clarence Hogan and Rosetta (McLearin) Hogan. He married the forme Myra June Wilson on June 14, 1972, and she survives.

Mr. Hogan was an evangelist and enjoyed preaching. He was a contractor, and a former coal miner where he was a member of the U.M.W.A.

Harry could bring a smile to everyone he met. He enjoyed watching the Three Stooges.

Harry served his country in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War from December 8, 1969 through September 9, 1972.

He loved the Lord, he and his wife attended the Fires of Revival Chapel in Benton.

Surviving is his loving wife of 45 years June Hogan of Benton; a daughter Stephanie Mabry and husband Scott of Benton; two grandchildren: Landon Ellis and wife Caitlin of Benton, Leslie Ellis of Benton; a step-granddaughter Mikalla Mabry of Mulkeytown; a great-grandson Jasper Ellis, a great-grandchild to be born in the not so long future; two brothers: Larry Hogan and wife Ginger of West Frankfort, Clarence Eugene “Gene” Hogan and wife Carrol of Benton; two sisters: Sharon Vaughn of Benton, Diane Hayse and husband Terry of Benton; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mr. Hogan was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant brother Daniel; and two infant sisters Elizabeth and Mary Kay.

Memorial contributions may be made In Memory of Harry to his family, who in recent weeks have lost their home to fire and now lost their husband and father, and will be accepted at the funeral on Sunday.

His family said he was “The Greatest Man on Earth and the Best Father”.

To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Harry, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

James T. (Jim) Adams, 76, of Benton IL,  passed away on August 28, 2017 at home.
Jim was born September 1, 1940 in Cobden, IL.

Jim married Marlene (Mandrell) on August 11, 1967 in Benton. They recently celebrated 50 years of marriage.

He is survived by his wife, Marlene, of Benton, daughter Mendy and husband Derrick McGuire of Benton and grandchildren (who were the lights of his life) Molly, Rebekah & Thomas.

He is also survived by his daughter Misty and  husband Jesse Cantu of Mt. Vernon.
Jim was well known for his larger than life personality and his willingness to help others.
He will be greatly missed by his family and  his Shih-Tzu, Millie.

Jim was devout in his faith and served the Lord lovingly for many years.

He was preceded in death by infant twin daughters, Terri and Kerri Adams, his parents, and several other family members.

Services will be at 11 A.M. Thursday, August 31, at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home, 410 S. Main St., Benton, IL. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Thursday. The service will be officiated by Scott Hanks, Greg Willert, Yasmin Basith, and Loyce Hopkins.

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