Obituaries in Benton, IL

Arlene Wilburn Davis 88 of Benton passed away Wednesday afternoon December 3 2025 at the Franklin Hospital in Benton. She married Ray Wilburn on February 22 1958 and he preceded her in death on May 5 2011. Arlene married Eddie Paul Davis on March 23 2013. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Immanuel Bapt...

Sharon Ann Chapman Connor 81 of Benton passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Friday December 19 2025. Grandchildren Tristyn Connor Ronan Connor Jez Connor Aniya Connor Ben Connor Brevlan Connor and Jacob Connor

Dennis W. Sneed 71 of Christopher IL passed away unexpectedly on November 21 2025 at his home with his wife Candice Sneed by his side. Dennis was born June 16 1954 and was the son of William and Shirley Tennison. He married Candice D. Carlton in June 13 1988. Dennis was preceded in death by his fath...

Tom Stoudt 79 of Benton passed away Friday morning November 21 2025 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Stoudt was preceded in death by his Parents Infant BrotherTerry BrotherDenny and Special Friend of the familyJean Bechaud.

Mrs. Leora Arlene Schultz Price the kindest mother best grandma greatest greatgrandma and soon to be a greatgreat grandma was called home to be with the Lord at 1119 a.m. on Friday January 23 2026. Funeral services will be held at 100 p.m. on Tuesday February 10 2026 at Morton Johnston Funeral Home...

Rev. James Harold Cottle Sr. 92 of Benton passed away Tuesday December 23 2025 at the Deaconess Hospital in Marion IL. Mr. Cottle was born in Kenbridge Virginia on June 8 1933 the son of William Harvey Garnett McGinnis Cottle. He married Beatrice Sharpton on June 11 1955 in Cullman Alabama in her m...

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 Meth...

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 h...

Visitation will be held on Saturday January 10 2026 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Benton 201 South Main Street Benton IL. A Celebration of Annettes life will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. on Saturday January 10 2026 at the First Baptist Church of Benton with burial to foll...

Barbara Sue Dixon 77 of Benton IL passed away peacefully on Monday January 5 2026 at Deaconess Hospital in Marion IL surrounded by the love of her family. Barbara was born on February 17 1948 in Christopher IL to Harold Lefty and Rachel Williams Learned. On June 5 1971 she married the love of her li...

David B. Odom "Boot" 75 of Benton passed away on Saturday December 27 2025 after a lengthy battle with dementia. He was born on July 8 1950 to Raymond and Genevieve Browning Odom. On March 7 1975 he married Carolyn Rich and she survives. Forever the businessman David worked his whole life building a...

Bonnie Lynn Wilkerson 76 of Du Quoin passed away on November 12 2025 at her residence.