All Obituaries

Herbert L. Lampley, 81, of Benton passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family on Friday morning, April 19, 2024 at OSF Hospital in Peoria, IL. Mr. Lampley was born in Chicago Heights, IL on November 14, 1942 the son of Herbert W. & Ruth (Conner) Lampley. He married Barbara J. (Kanoza) on December 22, 1961 in Newhall, CA and she preceded him in death on May 19, 2013. Herb proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.  Mr. Lampley is survived by his: Son: Matthew...

Norman “Doc” Melvin, 88, went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2024. Norman was born on September 3, 1935, in West Frankfort, Illinois, to Ray and Ava Melvin. He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years Patricia Stalcup Melvin. Norman always said he was a millionaire because he wouldn’t have taken a million dollars for any one of his daughters. They are Kathy Melvin, Julie (Kevin) Tate, Karen (Randy) Harpster, and Carla (Mark) McDaniel. He was a wonderful and proud...

Phyllis Ann (Olson) Orlandini, 75, of West City passed away on Tuesday morning April 23, 2024 at her home. Phyllis was born in Christopher, IL on September 13, 1948 the daughter of Kenneth Lyle & Mary Jo (Fleischmann) Olson. She was the beloved wife of Harold (Harry) Orlandini and they were married for over 42 years. Also surviving are: Daughter: Lisa Lyn Hall & husband Brett formerly of West Frankfort Son: Nicholas Ross Orlandini of Urbana, IL She was preceded in death by her...

Frankie Lou Howard, 95, of Benton passed away on April 14, 2024. Frankie Lou was born on November 24, 1928 in Whittington, IL. Her parents were Dwight and Lois Sneed. She had four sisters who predeceased her: Louie Mae Sneed, Billie Sue LaMastus, MariEtta Grammar, Betty Katharine Mandrell. Madge Giovale and Dwight Lowell Sneed survive. It was a Christian home where both parents taught Jesus. They attended church regularly as a family. The Sneed Sisters grew up singing in their home. At the...

Dorothea Sneed, 90, of Benton, passed away on Sunday April 7th, 2024, at Franklin Hospital. She was born February 15th, 1934, and was a lifelong resident of Benton. She spent several years as a playground supervisor at local grade schools. She enjoyed attending church, spending time with family, gardening and reading. She is survived by kids, James Taylor and Vanessa Braden; grandchildren, J.L. Taylor, Patricia Taylor, Robert Taylor, Brandi (Jay) Champley, Christopher Braden and Michael...

Karen Sue "Sudie" Jennings, 78, of Logan passed away at 3:10 P.M. on Thursday afternoon, April 11, 2024 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Karen was born in Benton, IL on June 2, 1945 the daughter of Bernis & Fern (Sullivan) Kirk. She retired from Franklin Hospital after 33 years as a Nurse's Aide and worked in Home Health Care for several years. She enjoyed gardening & sewing. She is survived by her: 2 Sons: Kevin McClerren & wife Gayla of...

Kenneth Hale Doty, 84, of Benton passed away on Monday, April, 8, 2024 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. Mr. Doty was born on June 17, 1939 the son of Cecil & Rosalie (Furlow) Doty. He married Rita Ann (Threlkeld) on September 3, 1960. Mr. Doty was a Deacon and a founding member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton. He served in the US Navy. He worked for CIPS/Ameren.  Kenneth is survived by his: Wife: Rita Ann Doty  Children: Steve & Susan Doty David...

Janice Lynn Briley, 72, of Sesser passed away on Monday afternoon March 18, 2024 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Ms. Briley was born in Christopher, IL on April 8, 1951 the daughter of Virgil Green & Lois (Thomason) Briley. Ms. Briley was a Library Director.  A Graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, April 6th at the Williams Chapel Cemetery in Ewing. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Williams Chapel Cemetery. For more information or to send...

Arlie Sam Kraft, 99, of Benton passed away Saturday evening March 30, 2024 at StoneBridge Nursing & Rehab Center in Benton. He was born in Franklin County, IL on December 31, 1924 the son of Emil & Lettie (Neunlist) Kraft. Mr. Kraft married Lenora Faye (Struble) and she preceded him in death on June 18, 2020 after 73 years of marriage. Mr. Kraft served 2 years in World War II and 2 years in Korea serving with the US Army. Mr. Kraft along with his wife loved camping, gardening, his...

Lorene Rebecca Jones peacefully passed away on March 28, 2024, at the age of 100, in Whittington, IL. Lorene was born in Centralia, IL on July 8, 1923, the daughter of Claud Britton and Jessie Atwell. She married Orval Jones on July 22, 1941. Lorene was a woman of strong faith and dedication. She was a charter member and one of the founding members of Immanuel Baptist Church. Known for her exceptional homemaking skills, Lorene shared her passion for cooking and serving others when she...