Obituaries in Benton, IL

Darla was born on April 5 1943 in San Antonio Texas the daughter of Colonel J.T. Biggs and Bonnie Brown Biggs. For many years while growing up in Ewing she lived with her grandparents Delmar and Edna Biggs. She married Paul Franklin Forsythe on July 14 1962 and together they shared 63 years of marri...

Per his wishes he will be cremated and a private family graveside service will be held at a future date. Bryan was born on December 22 1974 in Elk Grove Illinois the son of Keith Allen Manzek and Carolyne L. Mannes Manzek. Bryan enjoyed playing computer games working on cars and collecting coins. He...

Phillip Warren Kelley age 86 of Benton Illinois passed away at 522 a.m. Thursday January 15 2026 at the Franklin Hospital of Benton. Phillip was born on April 28 1939 in Carterville Illinois the son of Leslie and Lois Kelley. He married the former Phyllis June Kelley on April 6 2015 and she survives...

Frank Martin Williams age 72 of Benton Illinois died Wednesday January 7 2026 at the Deaconess Regional Healthcare Services of Illinois. Per his wishes he will be cremated and a private family Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date. Frank was born on February 17 1953 in Benton Ill...

Beverly Jean Moffatt a beloved mother grandmother great grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on January 9th 2026 at the age of 79 surrounded by the love of her family. Born on February 4 1946 in Joliet Illinois previously of Lockport Illinois Beverly devoted her life to her family. She was ...

James Brice Duff age 67 of Benton passed away at 1244 a.m. Thursday January 22 2026 at the Deaconess Midtown Hospital of Evansville Indiana. Celebration of Life Services will be announced in the future. The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the services. Jim was born on July 12 1958 in ...

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...

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

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 200 P. M. on Friday January 9th at the Morton Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Jeff Owens officiating. Visitation will be from 100 P. M. to 200 P. M. on Friday at the funeral home.

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...

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...

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...