WHITTINGTON – Paul L. Barnfield, 70, passed away at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at his home.

He was born Aug. 30, 1942, in Benton, the son of Elzie and Marie (Hamilton) Barnfield. He married the former Barbara G. Winemiller on Aug. 24, 1968, in Benton, and she survives.

Mr. Barnfield was a member of American Quarter Horse Association, and he showed and trained horses.

He was a sales trainer and entrepreneur.

Mr. Barnfield served in the Army National Guard from June 11, 1960, to April 17, 1964, and then in the Army Reserve, where he was discharged June 19, 1968, and qualified as a sharpshooter.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Barnfield of Whittington; daughter, Amy and husband, Rich Miller, of Glen Carbon; son, Timothy Barnfield of Marion, five grandchildren, Justin, Abigail, Connor, Tyler and Alicia, two sisters and brother-in-law, Dorothy and husband, the Rev. Paul Brown, and Francis Melvin, all of West Frankfort, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David; and two sisters, Ruthie and Shirley.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, July 8, in Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Brother Ralph Brandon officiating. Burial with military rites, conducted by Benton American Legion and VFW posts and an Illinois National Guard Honor Team, will be in Shiloh Cemetery in Whittington. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Monday at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.

SESSER – Dorothy Elvera Jones, 90, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013, in Nature Trail Healthcare in Mount Vernon.

She worked as a dress factory inspector in Du Quoin and was a member of First Baptist Church in Sesser.

Dorothy was born Aug. 25, 1922, in Washington County, to Christan and Virginia (Watson) Nehrkorn.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Ronnie Jones of Sesser.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Roger Jones on Oct. 29, 2012; daughter-in-law, Virginia Jones; and sister, Ester Jane Nehrkorn.

Funeral ervices will be Saturday, July 6 at 11 a.m. at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, with Brother Mark Miller officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery Sesser. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

Joyce Lynn Spencer, 76, of Whittington, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013 at her home.

She was born in Whittington on Sept. 25, 1936 to Raymond and Vaneta (Winemiller) House.

She married James Spencer on Nov. 27, 1952.  They were married for 60 years.

Mrs. Spencer was a former hairdresser and worked at H & R Block before retiring.

She is survived by her husband, James Spencer, of Whittington, three daughters, Brenda (David) Garvin, Carla (Bennie) Allsopp and Penny (Dale) Brookins, all of Whittington and two sisters, JoAnn Johnston, of Mt. Vernon and Jane Spencer, of Whittington.

Also surviving are five grandchildren, Adam (Shelly) Allsopp and Mathew Allsopp, both of Whittington, Ryan (Dawn) Garvin, of Benton, Kentucky, Mallory (Alex) Gibbs, of Benton, and Chelsea Brookins, of Whittington.  Additional survivors include four great-grandchildren, Presley, Holden and Keira Allsopp and Kinlee Garvin.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2 at Shiloh Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Minor officiating.  There will be no visitation, those attending are requested to meet at the cemetery.

Morton & Johnston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Christina Marie Bradley, 19, of Valier; died as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Tuesday evening at the intersection of State Route 154 and Larry Foster Parkway near Whittington.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Leffler – Poulson Funeral Home of Benton, with Pastor Alan Kornacki officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour on Friday at the Leffler – Poulson Funeral Home.  Per Christina’s wishes, she will be cremated.

Ms. Bradley was born February 18, 1994 in DuQuoin the daughter of John Bradley and Lisa (Klingel) Bradley.  She was living with David B. Couture and he too died as the result of injuries sustained in the same motor vehicle accident as Christina.

Christina is survived by her mother Lisa Bradley of Benton, her father John Bradley of Christopher, maternal grandmother Beverly Klingel of Christopher, paternal grandmother Ruth Bradley of Christopher, several aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather William Klingel and her paternal grandfather Elbert Bradley.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Leffler – Poulson Funeral Home, 401 East Main Street, Benton, IL 62812, to help the family with the funeral expenses.

To view the obituary and sign the online guest memorial register book, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Sam M. Yosanovich, 76, of Christopher, died on Tuesday, June 24, 2013 at Franklin Hospital, in Benton.

Mr. Yosanovich was born in Du Quoin, Illinois, the son of Sam M. Yosanovich and Theresa (Kapello) Yosanovich.  He was an Army veteran.

He is survived by one brother, John and Sue Yosanovich and nieces Linda and Terry Norman, Sarah and Alan Mathisen and Jeanette and Greg Garduno and one nephew, Dr. George Zehak.  He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Mary Zehak and Brothers Julius, Joseph and Steve Hornyak and a nephew, Mark Yosanovich.

Funeral services will be held at Gilbert Funeral Home on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 3 p.m. with Brother Mark Miller officiating. Visitation will be: from 1:00 P.M. till service time at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.  Burial will be Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton.

Gilbert Funeral Home Christopher, Illinois is in charge of arrangements.  For more information visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com.