All Obituaries

Mr. Paul David McPherson, age 53, of Benton, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Lake Cove Resort of Whittington, with family by his side. Paul’s wishes are to be cremated. Phase 4 Restore allows fifty attendees using social distancing guidelines, which includes wearing a mask. A Memorial Celebration of Paul’s Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Leffler Funeral Home.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday at the Leffler...

Mr. Johnnie Eugene Nangle, age 65, of Logan, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the Franklin Hospital Emergency Room, after a year and a half long battle with cancer and treatments at Barnes-Jewish Hospital Siteman Cancer Center of St. Louis, MO. Johnnie’s wishes are to be cremated, with no public services. Cremation services are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton. Johnnie Eugene Nangle was born on June 15, 1955 in Benton, IL; the son of Narnie Eugene...

Deanna Renee Upton, age 52, of West Frankfort, passed away at 12:00 noon, Monday, July 6, 2020 at her daughter’s home. Deanna’s wishes are to be cremated. A private family service will be held at a future date. Cremation services are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton. Deanna Rene Upton was born on October 12, 1967 in New Mexico; the daughter of Ernest Gene Upton and Elizabeth Jean (Williamson) Upton. She was a homemaker. Deanna enjoyed going camping, spending time with...

Mr. James Lawrence Hudson, age 67, of Benton, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at his home. Jim’s wishes are to be cremated, with no public services. Cremation services are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton. James Lawrence Hudson was born on July 16, 1952 in Christopher, IL; the son of Forrest C. Hudson and Helen J. (Hunt) Hudson. He was a retired lineman with General Telephone and Electric.  Jim is survived by three grandchildren: Cheyenne Hudson, Casey J. Hudson, and...

Mrs. Susan Marie Rumisek, age 71, of Thompsonville, passed away at 12:36 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Rumsiek’s wishes were to be cremated.  Burial will be at a later date at the Calvary Cemetery in Steger, IL. The Leffler Funeral Home, of Benton, is in charge of arrangements. Susan Marie Rumisek was born on February 22, 1949 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Lawrence C. Fuller and Eleanor M. (Cummings) Fuller.  She married Charles Paul “Chuck”...

Charles Robert “Boogie” Welsh, age 74, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home. Boogie’s wishes are to be cremated.  A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held outdoors at the Boneyard Bar, starting at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2020.  Private family burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2020 at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton.  The Leffler Funeral Home, of Benton, is in charge of...

Mrs. JoAnne Drew, age 76, of Benton and formerly of Ewing, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the Herrin Hospital. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, and the public gatherings of no more than 10 people and observing social distancing; Private graveside services will be at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. The Leffler Funeral Home, of Benton, is in charge of arrangements. JoAnne was born on September 12, 1943 in Wabash, Indiana, the daughter of Merril...

Mr. Walter Ray Armes, age 82, of Benton, passed away at 10:37 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the SSM Good Samaritan Hospital of Mt. Vernon. Mr. Armes’ wishes are to be cremated.  The Leffler Funeral Home, of Benton, is in charge of arrangements. Walter was born on January 7, 1938 in Franklin County, the son of Walter Monroe Armes and Mae (Bueller) Armes. He was married to the former Diane Carr, and she survives. He was self-employed and worked various jobs helping others. He...

Mr. Clarence Everett Lampley, age 88, of Benton, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Benton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, and the public gatherings of no more than 10 people and observing social distancing; Private burial services will be at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. The Leffler Funeral Home, of Benton, is in charge of arrangements. Clarence Everett Lampley was born on April 24, 1932 in Benton, the son of Andy...

Christian Mitchell Rolla, age 17, of Benton, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 in Benton. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, and the public gatherings of no more than 10 people and observing social distancing; Private burial services will be at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. The Leffler Funeral Home, of Benton, is in charge of arrangements. Christian Mitchell Rolla was born on February 21, 2003 in Mt. Vernon, the son of Billy Ray Rolla and Jonna June L. (Mitchell)...