Mar 17, 2026

Nola Vivian Barham, 98, of Benton, passed away at 1:06 a.m., on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Stonebridge Nursing Home and Rehab in Benton, IL, surrounded by her family, She was born on December 19, 1927, to Charles and Bertha (Smith) Kinkade in Roland, IL. Nola was one of 12 siblings, and was the last sibling of all of...

Mar 16, 2026

Kirby E. Williams, 74, of Benton, passed away at 2:55 a.m., on Monday,  March 16, 2026, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. He was born on August 23, 1951, to James and Katheryn (Crisp) Williams in Christopher, IL. Kirby worked as a Coal Miner. On  June 11, 1972, he married Paula Baumgarte and she survives....

Mar 10, 2026

Brian Allen Cunningham, 60, of West Frankfort IL, passed away on March 10, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Brian was born on May 26,1965, to John Maxey Cunningham and Geraldine Cunningham in Rochelle IL, who preceded him in death.

Brian married Beth Cunningham on November 2, 2001, on Z100 radio station, and she survives. His...

Feb 23, 2026

The Nadler family will gather this Saturday, February 28, for a visitation to honor Arnold and Rosalie Nadler.  Arnold and Rosalies ashes were combined together as they were in life into one before burial. Arnold passed April 22, 2020.  Their spirits live strong in our hearts.

Rosalie loved all of us unconditionally. She loved her husband, children,...

Feb 15, 2026

Andy James Cluck, 75, of  Benton, IL, formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away at 9:48 a.m., on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Franklin Hospital in Benton, IL.

Pate Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the services.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Noon on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Rend...

Feb 12, 2026

Cynthia "Cindy" Lynn (Whaley) Livesay, 69, of Benton, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in West Frankfort, IL. She was born on March 22, 1956, to Donald  and Betty (Wilkerson) Whaley  in Benton, IL. Cynthia was divorced at the time of her death. Cindy had been a CNA caregiver her whole life. She loved to sew, home...

Feb 2, 2026

The world is dimmer and a lot less magical as Patricia "Patty' Ann Beasley left it on February 2, 2026, wrapped in the arms of her cowboy and her daughters.

Patty was born on April 16, 1950, at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Alexander Krause and Marie Ora (Moran) Krause. She was the...

Jan 11, 2026

Linda D. Jones, 69, of Valier, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday,  January 11, 2026, at her home in Valier, IL. She was born on December 4, 1956, to Harold and Velma (Douglas) Skelton in Denver, CO. On March 4, 1997, she married Randal G. Jones, and he survives. She was a member of the First United...

Jan 6, 2026

Joanne Rago, 71, of West Frankfort, passed away at 4:51 a.m., on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at her home in West Frankfort, IL. She was born on June 28, 1954, to Joseph F. and Adele D. (Whelan) Rago, in Fall River, MA. Joanne was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Fall River, MA.  Joanne owned a beauty salon...

Jan 5, 2026

Valerie Jean Mabry (Kane), age 69, of Benton, Illinois, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026,  at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 24, 1956, to Gene and Josephine (Pippi) Kane in Marion, IL. On July 23, 1977, Valerie married Calvin "Larry" Mabry and he survives. Valerie was the sweetest...