Mike McDaniel, 45, of West Frankfort, passed away on Monday, September, 20, 2021 at the St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

He was born September 9, 1976 in Carbondale, Illinois to Charles McDaniel and Sharon ( Wicker ) McDaniel.

He is survived by his parents, Charles and Sharon McDaniel of West Frankfort, his fiancé, Toni Sinks and children, Lucas and Makinley Roberts of Ewing a son, Hunter McDaniel of Benton, two brothers, Mark ( Carla ) McDaniel of West Frankfort and Tim (Amy) McDaniel of Carterville.

Also surviving are nieces, Kylie and Logan Cameron, Kourtney McDaniel ( Kodey Costello ) and Morgan McDaniel ( Jimmy Drennon ), nephews, Tyler McDaniel ( Alayna Scholz ) and Ethan Mathes and great niece, Addison Cameron.

Mike was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Helen and Verron McDaniel, his maternal grandparents, Harry and Zelma Wicker and by a aunt, Cathy Wicker Harkins.

He was a member of the Whittington Church. He was also a member of the West Frankfort Masonic Lodge #567 and the Fraternal Order of the Police.

Mike was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and also a Notre Dame Football fan. He was very active in the Shop With A Cop program in Benton.

He was a police officer having worked for the City of Benton for 19 years.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort with Terry Lybarger officiating.
Burial will be in the Denning Cemetery on the Orient road. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Hunter McDaniel Scholarship Fund for his education and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Due to new COVID-19 restrictions, it is recommended that you wear a mask for the visitation and funeral per a mandate by the Governor of Illinois.

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Patrick Wilson Delar, 69, of Johnston City, passed away at 5:00 a.m., on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at his residence.

Mr. Delar was born on May 11, 1952, to Frank and Marian (Dailey) Delar in Chesapeake, VA. On June 2, 1998, he married Donna Book.

Patrick is survived by his loving spouse of 23 years, Donna Book Delar; mother, Marian (Dailey) Delar of Virginia Beach, VA: brother, Frank “Sonny” Delar of Smithfield, VA; sister, Bonnie Delar of Clemmons, NC; daughter, Ann Ethridge of Jarvisburg, NC; and son, Pat Delar, Jr. of Colorado Springs, CO.

He was preceded in death by Father, Frank Delar.

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

Per Mr. Delar’s wishes cremation will take place.

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

Mr. Lyndell Vernell Chamness, age 79, of Benton, passed away at 12:26 p.m. Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Carle Hospital of Champaign, IL.

A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the West City Church of God, with Rev. Harol Whitlock officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the West City Church of God.

Arrangements are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Lyndell was born on August 6, 1942, in Herrin, Illinois; the son of Lester Vernell Chamness and Mabel (Williams) Chamness. He married the former Shirley Ann Niblett on July 7, 1967, and she survives.

He was a retired maintenance foreman with Old Ben Coal Company.

He was a member of the West City Church of God. Lyndell enjoyed worshipping his Lord with his church family, whom he loved like family. He also enjoyed the food and fellowship with the “Eating Out Crew,” and all church activities and services.

Lyndell liked hunting, fishing, and playing golf.

Surviving is his loving wife of 54 years, Shirley Ann Chamness of Benton, IL; three children: Tina Harpool and husband Kevin of Benton, IL, Keith Chamness and wife Misty of Benton, IL, Michael Chamness of St. George, UT; grandchildren: Brittany Elliot and husband Eric of Edwardsville, IL, Bryson Harpool and wife Anna of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Sydney Chamness of West Frankfort, IL, Dillan Chamness and fiancée Katelyn of Mt. Vernon, IL, Tyler Chamness of Benton, IL, Faith Vernaci and husband Trey of Jackson, MS, Chris Chamness, Alex Chamness, Sara Chamness, and Devon Despotopulos of Benton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Ronnie Chamness; two sons: Kevin Lee Chamness and Craig Chamness.
Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Lyndell Chamness, may be made to West City Church of God, and will be accepted at the services.

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

Julia Irene (Odom) Whittington, 86, of Marion and formerly of Whittington, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Integrity Healthcare of Carbondale.

Irene was born in Benton, IL on August 31, 1935, the daughter of Paul and Julia (Beaty) Odom.

She married her high school sweetheart, Noel K Whittington, on December 12, 1952. He preceded her in death on September 19, 2007.

Prior to a prolonged illness, Irene attended First Freewill Baptist Church in Ina. She was proud to have been a homemaker, working alongside her husband on the family farm. Irene spent countless hours working in her yard and was often seen doing yard work by the light of a lawnmower. She loved her kids & grandkids, sewing, and cooking for friends and family.

Mrs. Whittington is survived by her: Children: Marsha Whittington Rea of Benton Michael (Donna) Whittington of Marion
4 Grandchildren: Whitney Rea Winstead of Benton Haley (Cory) Rea Smith of Benton Lindsay (Nate) Whittington Bisel of Bowling Green, KY Nathaniel Whittington of Marion

5 great grandchildren: Bentley Rea, Blakely Pavin and Bristol Leeann Smith Sawyer Michael and Harper Amelia Winstead.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, infant daughter Patty Jean, Son-In-Law Monty Rea, and her brothers James Odom and Everett Odom.

Funeral service will be conducted by Morton-Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with Pastor Mark Minor officiating. Those attending the service are requested to please meet at the Funeral Home and stay in your vehicle. Procession to graveside funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Burial will be in the Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Lulabell L. Boswell, 79, of Christopher, passed away on Wednesday September 1, 2021 at her home.

She was born on May 6, 1942 in DuQuoin, IL to Floyd Edgar and Lillie (Meadows) Cash. She married Marvin Boswell on September 5, 1958.

She is survived by her husband Marvin Boswell of Christopher; children Vanessa (Danny) Clark of West Frankfort, Veronica (Michael) Davison of Marion and Tara Ann Smith of California; grandchildren Sean (Jennifer) Boswell, Kyle Boswell, Derek Clark, Brittney (Jared) Kennedy, Danny Ray (Lisa) Clark Jr, Amanda (Alan) Holmes, Julie Littlefair and Jason (Megan) Holmes and one sister Bernice Johnson of Christopher.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Marvin Boswell II, siblings Rosalie Henson, Floyd Cash Jr, Wanda Andrews, Arley Cash, Leroy Cash and Mary Ellen Cash.

She was a homemaker and the Assistant Pastor of the Creek Nation Pentecostal Church.

Funeral services will be on Sunday September 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Creek Nation Pentecostal Church in Mulkeytown with Brother Curt Overton officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 2:00 PM at the church. Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery in Sesser.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Creek Nation Pentecostal Church. Envelopes for donations will be available at the Church.

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John Olen “Youngblood” Melvin III, 33, of Herrin, passed away on Saturday August 28, 2021 from injuries received from a motorcycle accident.

He was born on December 27, 1987 in DuQuoin to John Olen Melvin II and Donna (Gray) Cockrum.

He is survived by his mother Donna Cockrum of Tamaroa; 2nd mother Tammy Melvin of DuQuoin; his children Adrian Melvin, John Olen Melvin IV and Avery Melvin; grandmothers Joyce Poole of DuQuoin, Marilyn Melvin of DuQuoin and Deonna Schreiber of Mt Vernon; uncle Mike Feldscher of Thebes; siblings Jami Melvin of Sesser, Tricia (Bert Bloomfield) Melvin of Ava, Maeleigh Melvin of DuQuoin, Myai Melvin of DuQuoin, Brandi Melvin of DuQuoin, Trent (Shelby) Barber of Mt Vernon, Tyler Barber of Mt Vernon, Trevor Barber of Mt Vernon and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father John Olen Melvin II and his grandparents.

He loved to ride his motorcycle and was a Black Piston’s Prospect.

Funeral services will be on Saturday September 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, IL. Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 12:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Old DuQuoin Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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Gwenlyn Sue Gartner was taken into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on the evening of Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin, Illinois.

She was 83-years-old. Gwen, known to many as “Nan or Nana,” was born on April 3, 1938 to Leon and Verdill Faulks. While she lived with her parents most of her childhood, she often spoke very fondly of her time spent with her Uncle Morris and Aunt Mary. Gwen married Gary Gartner in 1955, and had three children, Kurt in 1956, Lisa Kay in 1960 and Lori Ann in 1969. In 1994, Gwen and Gary also adopted their granddaughter Hanna.

Gwen was a spunky, fun and faithful woman who passionately loved her family and God. Gwen always put family first, and was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She adored all of her babies. Her hugs always felt like home, and she was known to use her hand to gently caress the face of her loved ones. Until recent years, holidays and family gatherings revolved around her kitchen table and her family-famous chicken and dumplings. Gwen was also a devout Christian, and cherished her time with her Bible study friends.

Gwen was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Gary Gartner, her former son-in-law Randy Bowling, her sister Linda Tolliver and her brother-in-law Mark Weaver. Gwen leaves behind her four children: Kurt Gartner (and wife Christy) of Mulkeytown, Lisa Roth (and husband Tom) of Newnan, Georgia, Lori Gartner of Herrin, and Hanna Swan (and husband Matt) of Zeigler. Gwen is survived by her four grandchildren: Rachel Gartner (and fiance Bart Bradley) of Benton, Jacob Bowling of Reidsville, Georgia, Kyle Mitchell (and wife Chelbie) of Mt. Vernon, and Ian Perry (and girlfriend Samantha Allen) of West Frankfort. Gwen is also survived by her five great-grandchildren: Hudson, Abigail and Isabella Gartner, Emma Craig, and arriving in December, Evelyn Mitchell. Gwen also leaves behind her brother-in-law Bill Tolliver, and her sister, Karen Weaver of West Frankfort.

At her request, no memorial services will be held. Her wishes were to be cremated, and her ashes spread at a private location. Special thanks to Hospice of Southern Illinois, Vickie at Marshall Browning Hospital and Pate Funeral Home for treating our Nan like she was one of your own.

Gwen will be forever loved, forever missed and forever in our hearts. While her passing leaves with heavy hearts, her family finds peace in the fact that she is finally in the arms of our

beloved Jesus Christ in Heaven.

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