Jennetta Fay Gouge, 79, of Valier, passed away on May 18, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

She was born on July 14, 1942 in Hurst, IL to Damon and Beatrice (Cooper) Harrison. She married Robert Gouge on October 25, 1961 and he survives of Valier.

She is survived by her husband Robert Gouge of Valier; her children Michael (Janice) Gouge of Greenville, IL, Robin (Vince) Akin of Akin, IL and Joseph Gouge of Buckner; son-in-law Tim Robinson of New Minden, IL; grandchildren Jacob, Sarah, Holly, Katie and Christina; two sisters Lynetta Watkins and Karen Feltmeyer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Stella Robinson and two sisters Sandy Valco and Libby Fenton.

Jennetta loved her family very much and was a member of the Christ’s View Christian Church in Christopher, where she taught Sunday school. She also volunteered at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin.

Funeral services will be on Monday May 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Christ’s View Christian Church in Christopher with Pastor Ron Henwood officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will be at Blairsville Cemetery in Blairsville.

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Johnny Kent Shovan, 71 years of age, passed away May 19 2022 peacefully at his home.

He was born April 23, 1951 to Joe and Laura (Price) Shovan at Miners hospital in Christopher, Illinois. He married Lesley Smith in Benton on July 18 1970. Together they had 2 children, Kendra Jo and Anthony Kent during their 51 year marriage. He spent his life working as a coal miner.

Our “Pa” enjoyed fishing, driving around in his truck, spending time in his pole barn, and loving his grandkids which were the light of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

He is survived by his wife Lesley of Christopher, as well as his children Kendra (Chad) Woodland of Valier, Tony (Danea) Shovan of Mulkeytown, one brother Joey(Debi) Shovan of Benton, four grandchildren Clayton, Gavin, Logan, and Laurelai, several nieces, nephews, and many other beloved family and friends.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday May 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral home in Christopher with Brother Kevin Bradley officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser IL. There will be a luncheon to follow at First Baptist Church in Valier for family and friends. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or to the Valier First Baptist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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Ohmann Dick, 88, of Christopher, passed away on Monday May 16, 2022 at St. Clair Hospital in Fenton, MO.

He was born on January 2, 1934 in Christopher to Aldred and Cleo (Minor) Dick. He married Tricia (Martin) Dick on December 27, 2020 and she survives of Christopher.

Ohmann is survived by his wife, children; Bryan (Jo) Dick of Mulkeytown, Jay Dick of Christopher, grandchildren; Daniel Dick, Kelcey Dick, Lydia (Ryan) Hicks and Ethan Dick, great-grandchildren; Slayde and Olive; one niece, Melody and 2 nephews, Mark and Paul.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Bruce Dick and his sister, Edda Jo Dye. Visitation will be held on Friday May 20, 2022 from 5 to 8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mulkeytown Cemetery, Christopher Lion’s Club or the Christopher American Legion. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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Bobby Gene Jarvis, 86, of Zeigler went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 7:40 a.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.

Bobby was born on December 28, 1935 in Blairsville to Paul Jarvis and Eathel (Taylor) Fogle. Bobby was united in marriage to Amanda Sue Jarvis on August 18, 1956 in Zeigler. Together they shared 60 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on January 31, 2017.

Bobby was a 1954 graduate of Zeigler High School and a longtime, faithful member of the Zeigler First Baptist Church. Bobby was retired having been a Coal Miner for many years. During his career he worked for Old Ben 21 & 25 and eventually retired from Peabody Energy in Coulterville.

Bobby enjoyed bird hunting, fishing and playing sports when he was younger. He also enjoyed spending time with his family.

Bobby is survived by his two children, Gayla (Jim) Mitchell of Zeigler, Kevin (Beth) Jarvis and Rose Steh of Springfield; three grandsons, Aaron Jarvis of Utah, Andrew (Lacy) Mitchell of Zeigler and Tyler (Karissa) Mitchell of Odin; three great-grandchildren and one on the way, Brogan Mitchell, James Landry Mitchell and Maverick James Mitchell; brother, Paul (Susan) Jarvis of Zeigler; sister-in-law, Doris Dobbins of Johnston City; special friend and caregiver, Paula Nolen. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Amanda Jarvis; parents, Paul Jarvis and Eathel Fogle; father and mother-in-law, Fount and Faye Moore; brother-in-law, Verlyn “Bozo” Dobbins; three sisters-in-law, Betty (Leo) Beavers, Lenora Wallace, and Joanne (Earl) Payne; nephew, Dan Payne.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 23, 2022 at Zeigler First Baptist Church with Pastors Larry Shacklee and Chris Funkhouser officiating. Interment will follow in Zeigler Cemetery. The family is asking for everyone to wear their favorite St. Louis Cardinals shirt for the funeral.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zeigler First Baptist Church Children’s Program or the Sandoval High School Basketball Program. Envelopes will be available at the church.

Vantrease-Pyle Funeral Home in Zeigler is entrusted with the arrangements.

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Larry R. Hastings, 79, of Benton, passed away on May 14, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born March 6, 1943, in Christopher to Charlie and Emma (Flatt) Hastings.

Larry was united in marriage to Linda (Alldredge) Steinmetz on August 3, 1985, and she resides in Benton.

Larry was a retired coal miner, in which he worked at Consol, Rend Lake Mine as a plant repairman for 34 years. He was also a member UMWA and the Benton Eagles.

He is survived by his wife, Linda of Benton; and five children, Bryan and Cheri (Rath) Hastings of Sesser and six children, Ryan and Lydia (Dick) Hicks of Coello, Chandra and Brian Ridling of Jefferson, GA, Christin Hicks of Sesser, Sandy and Chris Autry of Jefferson, GA, Jordan Hicks of Sesser, and Taylor and Taylor Satterfield of Jefferson, GA; Cindy Hastings of West Frankfort and two children, Danielle and Jesse Stone of West Frankfort, and Kaylin Moore of West Frankfort; Philip and Carla (Overturf) Steinmetz of Christopher and two children, Derick and Morgan (Denbo) Hammonds of Christopher, and Brittany Hammonds; Kerry Steinmetz of Portland, OR; Kendra Steinmetz and Denise Minor and daughter, Sammy and Zack Nave of Jacksonville; 18 great-grandchildren; one brother, Jim and Sue (Braden) Hastings of Christopher; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Hastings and Emma (Flatt) Hastings; and two brothers, Bill Hastings and Don Hastings.

He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.

A Memorial service will be held on Thursday May 19, 2022 at 3:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Kevin Bradley officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at 3:00 PM.

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Joe Herbert, 82, of West Frankfort passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the Herrin Hospital.

He was born in Benton, IL on November 27, 1939, the son of Joe and Evelyn (McDonald) Herbert.

He married Carolynn (Blessin) on September 16, 1963.

Mr. Herbert was Owner/Operator of Joe’s Auto Salvage & Towing Service since 1969. He was an avid motorcycle event enthusiast, making multiple trips to Sturgis. He raced stock cars in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, and was a big NASCAR fan. He enjoyed going out to various lakes on his houseboat, and was an avid Bass fisherman. He dearly loved his grandbabies.

Mr. Herbert is survived by his:
Wife: Carolynn Herbert of West Frankfort
Daughter: Denise Herbert of West Frankfort
Son: Scott Herbert of West Frankfort

3 Grandchildren: Marissa Stone & husband Timmy of West Frankfort
Matthew Sloan of West Frankfort
Isabelle Cook of West Frankfort
Great-Grandson: Waylon Stone
Sister: Judy Doxsie of Benton

Mr. Herbert was preceded in death by his Parents, by a Sister-Jean Furlow, by a Great-Grandson-Weston, and by former son-in-law-Rodney Sloan.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. SATURDAY, May 14th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 11:00 A.M. on Saturday at the funeral home.
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James Monroe Shockley was born August 5th, 1935, in Benton, IL and entered eternal rest on December 31st, 2021, in Oklahoma City, OK surround by his family.

He was enlisted in the United States Army where he served with the Wolfhound regiment and spent time in Korea during the Korean War. Upon returning to the U.S., he attended the University of Southern Illinois where he obtained an electronics engineering degree and went to work for the Federal Aviation Administration where he would retire some forty years later.

Jim married Marie Moore on November 26th, 1958 in the Shockley Family home in Benton, Illinois. They relocated on FAA orders to Cold Bay, Alaska in 1968. In 1972 they moved to Anchorage and spent thirty years making it their home.

Jim enjoyed road tripping, which often included riding Amtrak, with his wife across the United States, visiting family scattered across the U.S., and spending the summers back in Alaska after retirement.

James is survived by his children Janita (Garth) Griffith, Dwight (Leah) Shockley; Grandsons Collin and Mitchell Shockley and sister Patsy (Gene) Davis. James was preceded in death by the love of his life Frances Rose and parents Rev. Alva Monroe and Dolly Mae (Cluck) Shockley; two brothers Jack and Bob, half-brother Junior and sister Doris Evans.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Pate Funeral Home with burial to follow at Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery, Benton, IL., with military rites performed by the Benton American Legion Post 280, VFW Post 2671 and the National Honor Guard.

Condolences may be expressed at www.patefh.com