LAMASTUS, MARY L Benton Funeral services for Mary LAMASTUS, 66, of Star Route, Christopher, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Russell Funeral Home in Christopher. The Rev. Marion BURZYNSKI will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. LAMASTUS died Tuesday evening in Franklin Hospital in Benton. She was born Nov. 23, 1909, in West City to Charlie and Vienna MILLER DAVIS. She was a member of the Aiken Grove Baptist Church, near Benton. She was a nurse, last working at the Franklin Hospital in Benton. Survivors are her husband, Frances "Pennie" LAMASTUS; two sisters, Pearl MANDRELL of Benton and Jennie WOODRUFF of Round Lake; four brothers, Arlie DAVIS of Benton, Alex DAVIS of Elgin, Henry DAVIS of Christopher, and Billy Gene DAVIS of Spring Valley, Calif. The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill, Thursday,Mar 20, 1975
LAMBERT, MONETTE Funeral services for Monette LAMBERT, 64, of St. Jacob, formerly of Benton, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Poulson Funeral Home in Benton. Burial will be in Brady Cemetery in Akin. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. LAMBERT died at 7:30 a.m. today, June 11, 1976, in her home. She was the daughter of Casey and Rosetta ABBOTT HUNGATE. Survivors are her husband, Frank; two sons, Casey CONNER of Benton and Richard LAMBERT of Troy; a brother, Paul HUNGATE of Akin; three sisters, Martha YAKABINIS of Benton, Ora Faye DAVIS of Mt. Vernon, and Dolly KIRKPATRICK of West Frankfort; and six grandchildren. The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill, Fri, June 11, 1976
LAMPLEY, JAMES R. Gulfport, Mississippi James (Jim) R. Lampley, 79, formerly of Benton, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, in Gulfport. He had been in ill health for some time. Services were held Monday morning, Nov. 8, at Raiman Funeral Home in Gulfport. Jim was born Feb. 16, 1920. His parents were Mattie L. and Ezra R. Wilson. Jim joined the USAF in 1941. He spent 22 years in the service, and retired in 1963. He then entered Civil Service, where he stayed for a number of years. He met his wife, Marion Craig at Kessler AFB in Biloxi. She preceded him in death. Jim and Marion made their home in Gulfport, where they raised four children, Joan, Jerry, Keith and Barbara, all of Mississippi. They survive, along with two brothers, Glen Wilson of Benton and Carl Wilson of Sandwich. Brothers Troy Lampley and Harvey Wilson also preceded him in death.
LAMPLEY, JOHN V. John V. Lampley, 85, of Paradise Valley, passed away on February 12, 2008. Born January 9, 1923 in Franklin County, Illinois to Logan and Pauline Lampley, John was a WWII Veteran having served as a Sergeant Major in the Army aboard the SS Santa Isabel. He traveled the South Seas including the islands of Hawaii, The Philippines, Iwo Jima and the Carolinas. John was predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years, Ruth, in 2006. He is survived by his daughters, Karen Lampley, Diane Ayers (Charles K.) grandsons, James C. and David J., and great grandson, Cameron J. Ayers. John set a great example for his family with his courage, strength and humor. A Memorial service will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix on Thursday, February 21st at 10:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Messinger Mortuary assisted the family. The Arizona Republic, Phoenix AZ on 2/17/2008
LAMPLEY, KENNETH E. Kenneth E. Lampley, age 77, of Thompsonville went home to be with his Savior at 1:10 p.m., July 5, 2008 at the Anna Veterans Home in Anna. He was born August 1, 1930, in Thompsonville, to Asa Lampley and Neva (Absher) Lampley. Kenneth was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, a farmer and an accomplished fiddle player from Thomsonville. He played fiddle at many a square dances and enjoyed the study of Genealogy. He has been known to cut & split many cords of wood for the elderly alongside his dear friend, Dale McClerren. Kenneth is survived by sister: Mavis Hungate of Benton; brother: Harold Lamplay of Benton; nieces: Lucinda Nickerson, Rita Patton and husband Greg; nephews: Darryl Hungate and wife Sue, Tom Hungate and wife Cathy, Danny Lampley and wife Judy, Eddie Paul Lampley and wife Denice; several great nieces and nephews; several great-great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother: Ernest Lampley. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Sloan Funeral Home in Galatia, IL. with Rev. David Schlag officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Thompsonville, IL. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 9, 2008 from 8 a.m. until the funeral hour of 10 a.m. Kenneth will be missed by all who knew him. [Daily American News from 7/7/2008 - 7/8/2008.]
LAMPLEY, KENNETH JAMES Caption below photo of Kenneth LAMPLEY & daughter Joanie (LAMPLEY) SIMS & painting GET WELL, KENNY! A painting of Twin Oaks was presented to Kenny LAMPLEY by his daughter Joanie LAMPLEY SIMS as a get-well gift. She painted the picture of the building for him because he has worked so hard to keep it restored and to keep it a city-owned historical landmark. Twin Oaks was built in 1938 by the W.P.A. Kenny is currently recuperating from a broken hip. Family and friends may visit or contact him at the Jeffersonian Care Center, 1700 White St., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. [Benton Evening News, Benton IL, Fri 12 Nov 2004 issue pg 5] KENNETH JAMES LAMPLEY Benton (includes photo) Kenneth James LAMPLEY was born to Alvis and Fay (WALKER) LAMPLEY in Benton on March 30, 1930, and died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, at his home in Benton. He was a lifelong Franklin County resident, and in January 2005 accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with the Rev. Ron CREMEENS officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon. He married Carmen HAYSE LAMPLEY on May 5, 1950, and she survives. In addition to his wife, he leaves eight children: Debbie (and Carl) WILLIAMS of Ina, Kerrie (and Jack) STEWART of Benton, Rick LAMPLEY of Logan, Joanie (and Stacy) SIMS of Paducah, Ky., Greg (and Michelle) LAMPLEY of Christopher, Brian A. (and Cindy) LAMPLEY of Benton, Lilli LOUCKS of Christopher and Russell LAMPLELY of Benton. He leaves eight grandchildren, Jim (and Sonya) ELDRIDGE of Ewing, Amanda (and Jason) VARNER of Marion, Ashley (and Ryan) CROSS of Grant Park, Ansley SIMS of Paducah, Ky., Hayli LAMPLEY, Austin and Aszure LOUCKS of Christopher, and Elijah LAMPLEY of Benton; and two great-granddaughters, Elizabeth VANDEKERKHOVE and Brittany ELDRIDGE of Ewing. He is survived by three sisters, Kay DONOVAN of Maple Park, Shirley CLAYTON, Sue (and Joe) RONCHETTO, and one brother, Richard (and Clodena) LAMPLEY, all of Benton; many nieces and nephews; and an aunt, Betty LAKEMEYER of Benton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvis and Fay (WALKER) LAMPLEY; a brother, Carroll LAMPLEY; twin daughters, Bonnie and Connie LAMPLEY; and a very special grandson, Aren James LOUCKS. He was a man of many talents and worked as a welder, brick layer, construction worker and laborer during his lifetime. He was a member of the Benton Volunteer Fire Department for 37 years, a member of the Benton City Council for six years, and a 54-year member of the Laborers International Union, Local 529. He held the office of secretary and treasurer for Local 529 for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and camper for many years, and was also a stock car driver and fan in his younger days. Everyone who knew him knows he was an opinionated man who enjoyed writing letters to the editor to The Benton Evening News and loved politics. He believed in what he thought was right and was a strong advocate for preserving Twin Oaks. His greatest joy was his family. He loved watching and playing with his grandchildren and spending time with his family. [Benton Evening News, Benton IL, Wed 18 Jan 2006 issue]
LAXTON, MORA MORA LAXTON, SESSER, DIES Mora LAXTON, 74, of Sesser died unexpectedly at 8 a.m. Friday at the home of a friend, Alfred MOORE of Sesser. He had gone to MOORE'S farm home to help Moore feed cattle. Franklin County Coroner Eugene DORRIS said Mr. LAXTON died of a heart attack. He was a retired coal miner. He was born Sept, 25, 1891, in Rock Creek, the son of David and Mary FOSTER LAXTON. He was a deacon of the Sesser First Baptist Church. He leaves his wife, the former Ethel MOORE; sons, James of East St. Louis and Doyle of Bellaire, Tex.; and six grandchildren. A daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 1 pm. today in Sesser Baptist Church. Rev. E. A. SUMMER and Rev. Grady RANDOLPH will officiate. Burial will be in Horse Prairie Cemetery, northeast of Sesser. Friends may call at the Brayfield Funeral Home, Sesser, The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Illinois, Sunday, October 17, 1965, page 28
LEE, BYFORD G. LEE, Byford G., 76, Pittsburg, PA., died Feb. 25, 1984. Mr. Lee was born Jan. 21, 1908 in Macedonia, the son of Will and Bertha SNEED LEE. Survivors include his wife, Carol LEE, Pittsburg, PA., one son, Robert LEE, Chicago; one sister, Mrs. Wanda HOOD, Birmingham, AL., and two grandchildren. Memorial services held at Johnson Funeral Home, McLeansboro, Rev. Harl COCKRUM officiating.
LEE, EVAN R. LEE, Evan R., 78, 621 Perkins Ave., Mt. Vernon, died at 6:40 p.m. Sept. 20, 1981 in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was an employee of the shoe factory for 37 years before his retirement, and later was employed as a bailiff at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Mr. Lee was born in Macedonia June. 15, 1903, the son of Virgil M. and Janie S. MOSS LEE. On July 3, 1924, he was married to Bessie R. JOHNSON, and she survives. In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, William V. "Bill" LEE of Springfield and Robert W. "Bob" LEE of Atlanta; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille WOOLARD and Mrs. Helen INGRAM, both of Mt. Vernon; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Lee was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church and the Mt. Vernon Sunshine Center. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services at Hughey Funeral Home, Rev. George W. WAGGONER officiating. Interment in Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens.
LEE, JOSEPHINE Mrs. Josephine Lee, wife of the Rev. R. W. Lee, veteran Baptist minister of Benton, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Gardner at Benton, Tuesday evening, July 4th. She had reached the age of 70 years, 1 month and 26 days. Mrs. Lee was born in Hamilton County and there grew to womanhood. She was married to Robert W. Lee in 1872 and July 5th would have marked 61 years and nine months that these fine people had walked hand in hand. The young couple were converted and joined the Antioch Baptist Church at the same time, this happening after the marriage. They retained their membership in the Antioch for many years, but had been members of the East Benton Baptist Church since their removal to Benton some four years ago. Mrs. Lee had spent her entire life in Hamilton and Franklin Counties and had long been known as one of the noblest of women. She leaves five (sic) sons and two daughters, namely: John T. Lee of Macedonia; Marion H Lee of West Frankfort; Norman D. Lee of Macedonia; Dr. I. E. Lee, pastor of the First Baptist Church at Harrisburg; Mrs. Nellie Eickelmann of Chicago and Mrs. Cordelia Gardner of Benton. Two daughters preceded her in death, Mrs. Effie Perry and Mrs. Elsie Smith. The aged husband, Rev. R. W. Lee, is well known as a Baptist minister all over Southern Illinois and during his active ministry earned the distinction of having been retained as moderator of the Franklin Baptist Association for a period of 25 years. Funeral services were conducted at the East Baptist church at 2:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon, July 6th, with the pastor, Rev. C. E. Butler, being assisted by the former pastor of the church, Rev. John B Maulding. Interment followed at the Masonic and Odd Fellows cemetery. In addition to the surviving husband and children named, there are a large number of grandchildren and other relatives and friends who will mourn the passing of this good woman.
LEE, Robert W. Funeral Services were held Wednesday afternoon for Eld. R. W. Lee, veteran Baptist minister and former member of the county board of supervisors, who died at the home of his daughter, Mr. J. R. Gardner, here Monday afternoon. Death followed a stroke of paralysis and the aged minister had been in a state of coma for several hours preceding his death. Death worked quickly in culminating a home life that had given much to the community of which it had been a part. Rev. Lee dying a few weeks after his wife had succumbed. Rev. Lee was 83 yeas of age and for many years was an outstanding figure in Southern Illinois church circles. He was moderator of the Franklin Baptist church at West Frankfort for four years beginning about 1902, when the church had services but twice a month. In addition to his work with the West Frankfort church, Rev. Lee pastored a number of rural church ministry. He is the father of Rev I. E. Lee, pastor of the First Baptist church of Harrisburg and Marion Lee, former member of the West Frankfort City Council, now living east of West Frankfort. He leaves in addition to the daughter at whose home he died, one other daughter, Mrs. Mallia Eickleman, of Chicago. There are also three other sons, John Lee of Macedonia; N. T. Lee of Benton; and B. L. Lee of West Frankfort
LEE, NANCY EVE & LEE, NORMAN D. DOUBLE FUNERAL FOR AKIN COUPLE Benton, ILL., Feb. 23 - A husband and wife in their 70's died within 24 hours at their Akin, Ill., home. Norman D. Lee, 74, died yesterday. His wife, Nancy Eva Lee, 71, died yesterday. Both deaths were from natural causes. Double funeral service will be Sunday.
LEFFLER, KATHERINE HARGROVE Evansville, Indiana Katherine Myrtle Hargrove Leffler, 86, a former Benton resident died Friday, June 18, 1999, in the Woodlands Convalescent Center, Newburgh, Ind. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, with Father Sy Loehrlein officiating. Burial was in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery. Mrs. Leffler was born on Dec. 17, 1912, in Benton, the daughter of Elmer and Bessie (Reed) Hargrove. She was known to many local children as "Nanny Kate". She owned and operated grovery stores for approximately 50 years, The first store was East Side Market, followed by Kate's Market, both located on North McLeansboro St., in Benton. She was a member of St. Rupert's Catholic Church in Newburgh. Survivors include one daughter, Pat O'Sullivan and husband Bill, Evansville; three grandchildren, Sheryl O'Sullivan, Redlands, Calif.; Scott "Tag" O'Sullivan, Bradenton, Fla., Stacia Schofield, Louisville, Ky. and six great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance, 10500 Little Patuxent Pkwy., suite 420, Columbia, Md. 21044.
LEFLER, JEWEL C. Jewel C. LEFLER, 92, long-time resident of El Paso, Texas passed away Sunday, June 8, 2008. He was born January 21, 1916 in Rend, Illinois where he resided until enlisting in the US Army in 1943. His outstanding efforts were recognized when he was elected to OCS School. JC, as he was known, served his country in the cavalry at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas and later in World War II with the 91st Division in the Rome Amo Campaign on the Italian front. He was severely wounded in action and received a medical discharge in 1946. He was awarded the Purple Heart, and the Bronze Star and was honorably retired as Captain. For many years JC was an active member and Chairman of Deacons of Immanuel Baptist Church where he also served on the Building Committee and volunteered his time on many other church related efforts. Mr. Lefler also was an avid bridge player and a Master Mason of Fraternity No. 1111 for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Essie LEFLER, one step-daughter, Joyce NICHOLS, and several sisters and brothers. JC is survived by Elizabeth B. LEFLER, his wife of 39 years; his son; Jeffery LEFLER of Hamilton, Montana; his two step-daughters and their families, Joan and Charles BROWNE of El Paso, Texas; and Janis and John THOMPSON of Portland, Oregon; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, Ilene, Virginia, and Glenda, and a brother, Walter. A man of quiet nature that did not reveal his generous character, JC never bemoaned his war-time injuries that plagued him throughout his remaining years but rather always counted his blessings. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 15, 2008 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside Service will be held Monday, June 16, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery 5200 Fred Wilson. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Foundation Fund First Baptist Church of El Paso or to the charity of your choice. Interment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332.
LIGON, EVERETT Everett LIGON, 87, of Orient, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 1976, in the American Beauty Nursing Home in West Frankfort. He was born on Nov. 26, 1888, in Franklin county to Edgar and Patsy ARNOLD LIGON. He married Maggie YOUNG in 1911. His wife died in 1966. He was self-employed as a mine timber dealer. Survivors include five sons, Edgar, Charles and Donald, all of West Frankfort, Ernest of Waukesha, Wis., and Leonard of Eldorado; four daughters, Margaret EARNHART and Gladys COOK, both of Kankakee, Pearl Poler [sic - should be TOLER] of Manteno, and Ruby SAILLIEZ of West Frankfort; a sister, Paula JONES of Benton; half-sister, Maude RICE of West Frankfort; a half-brother, Earl BRADY of Taylorville; 33 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort. Burial will be in Denning Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
LEWEY, EDITH ADALINE Mrs. Edith Adaline Lewey, who was injured in an automobile accident west of Mt. Vernon Saturday night, died at 9:25 last night at Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Lewey, an employee of the Granada Shop here, resided at 2711 Mannen street. Her age was 40 years, one month and five days. She had been unconscious since the accident, in which her husband, Harold, and two other persons were injured. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at Myers Chapel and burial will be in Tower Grove cemetery at West Frankfort. The body will remain at Myers Chapel, where friends may call at any time after 10 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Lewey was born November 22, 1910 in Tennessee, the daughter of John and Katie Lee (Reid) Weaver. She was married in October 1937 to Harold Lewey, who survives. Besides her husband, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Katie Grady of West Frankfort and a brother, John R. Weaver of Benton.
LEWIS, ADETH SERVICES TODAY FOR ADETH LEWIS Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today at the Gilbert Funeral Home. Christopher, for Mrs. Adeth LEWIS, 84, of 107 Solomon St. Christopher, who died Friday at the Linwood Nursing Home, Benton. She was born Feb. 27, 1885, a daughter of William and Martha COSBY LEWIS. She was married to Albert LEWIS, who preceded her in death. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Sesser and was a resident of Franklin County, all her life. She leaves a son, Vernon of Benton; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy SILKWOOD of Merrillville, Ind.; sisters, Mrs. Hurley UHLS of West Frankfort, Mrs. Gertrude CARTER of Christopher, Mrs. Maggie PHARIS of Mulkeytown and Mrs. Belba STOFFEL of Belleville. Burial will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton. The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Illinois, Sunday, June 1, 1969, page 25
LEWIS, HAZEL MRS. HAZEL LEWIS, 69, WEST FRANKFORT, DIES Mrs. Hazel Lewis, 69, of 705 S. Logan St., West Frankfort, died at 11 a.m. Thursday in Union Hospital, West Frankfort. She was born March 10, 1897, near McLeansboro, the daughter of John and Edith MORRIS BAUGH. She had lived in West Frankfort 50 years. Her husband Hubert died in July 1960. She was a member of the West Frankfort First Methodist Church. She leaves daughter, mrs. Homer WHITESIDE of West Frankfort and Mrs. Harold EWING of Goreville; a foster daughter, Mrs. Dorothy DILLOW of Anna; a sister, Mrs. Oakley HAYES of Herrin; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Union Funeral Home, West Frankfort. Rev. Roscoe GANT will officiate. Burial will be in Odd Fellow Cemetery, West Frankfort. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill, Friday, April 1, 1966
LEWIS, HUBERT HUBERT LEWIS RITES IN WEST FRANKFORT Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Union Funeral Home for Hubert LEWIS, 77, 306 S. Short St., West Frankfort, who died of a heart attack Thursday at his home. The Rev. Roscoe SART, assisted by the Rev. Edgar PURDY of West Frankfort, will officiate. Burial will be in Tower Heights Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. Mr. LEWIS was a retired meat cutter for the Mercantile Co., Orient. He was born March 26, 1883, in Kentucky, and lived most of his life in West Frankfort. He leaves his wife, Hazel, daughters Mrs. Harold EWING of Goreville, Mrs. Homer WHITESIDE of Danville, Mrs. Dorothy DILLOW of Anna; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill, 10 July 1960
LEWIS, JOHN A. Funeral services for John A. LEWIS, 83, of 707 N. Madison St., Benton, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mitchell Funeral Home, Benton. The Rev. C. J. KETTERMAN will officiate. Burial will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. LEWIS died at 10:35 a.m. Saturday in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Marion. He had been ill three years. He was a retired attendant at Hines Veterans Hospital in Chicago, a veteran of World War I, and a member of the American Legion and World War I Barracks No. 308 both in Benton. Mr. LEWIS was born Dec. 5, 1889, the son of Wayman and Martha WHEELER LEWIS. He lived in Franklin County most of his life. His wife, the former Dessie FLANNIGAN, preceded him in death. He is survived by a daughter, Velma LEWIS, of Benton. The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill., Mon, Jul 3, 1972
LEWIS, OPAL OPAL LEWIS, 79, SESSER, DIES Opal LEWIS, 79, of Sesser, died Friday in Marshall Browning Hospital, Du Quoin. Mr. LEWIS was born Oct 28, 1890, in Franklin County, the son of Cassie and Martha COOK LEWIS. He was a retired miner and farmer and was a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Sesser. He and his wife, the former Kate HARRISON, were married 59 years. Besides his wife, Kate, he leaves sons, Harrison of Sesser and Don of Steger; a daughter, Mrs. Helen TEFFERTILLER of Herrin; a sister, Mrs. Icy McBRIDE, also of Sesser; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church, Sesser, with the Rev. Jerrell WHITE and the Rev. Guy TACKETT officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Sesser. Friends may call at the Brayfield Funeral Home, Sesser after 3 p.m. today. The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill, Sun,Dec 7, 1969
LIGON, WILLIAM DANIEL William Daniel LIGON, 81, a well known retired Ina farmer died at 1:23 a.m. today in Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He had been hospitalized three weeks. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Free Will Baptist Church of Ina, conducted by Rev. Riley BURTON. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery south of Benton. Friends may call at the Ina Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. LIGON was born March 27, 1875 in Franklin County, Illinois, the son of D. G. and Melvina (RAE) LIGON. He was married to Zula Richardson. Surviving are three sons, Guy, William and Ted of Ina; six daughters, Mrs. Gladys DRENNAN of Mt. Vernon; Mrs. Rusie FISHER of Ina; Mrs. Wilma COOK of West Frankfort; Mrs. Edith ODLE of West Frankfort; Mrs. Marie BOWMAN of Everett, Wash.; and Mrs. Wanda McLAUGHLIN of Ina. Three children died in infancy. Also surviving are 31 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. The Register-News, Monday, April 30, 1956
LIGON, ZULLA Mrs. Zulla LIGON, wife of Dan, died at 12 o'clock noon Sunday at the family home, known as the Cal BROWN farm near New Hope. The family lived on this farm for the last 30 years. Mrs. LIGON was born near Bethel in Franklin County 58 years ago. She was united in marriage with Dan LIGON 35 years ago. Before her marriage her name was RICHARDSON. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Ruie FISHER of Chicago; Guy LIGON of Benton; Mrs. Wilma COOK of Ina; Mrs. Edith ODLE of Akin; Mrs. Marie BOWMAN of Xenia; William, Charles, Edward and Wanda at home; and one step-daughter, Mrs. Felix DRENNAN of Ina; six grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held today at 1 p.m. in the Free Will Baptist Church in Ina, conducted by the Rev. W. R. BURTON, and burial followed in Bethel Cemetery Franklin County. Mrs. LIGON was for many years a member of the Free Will Baptist Church and its work. She was faithful to all the duties of wife and mother, and her home and loved ones were uppermost in her heart. Mt. Vernon Register-News - Monday September 17, 1934
LINK, JOHN ROBERT Benton John Robert Link, 75, of 403 W. Church St., died Wednesday, June 16, 1999 in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Marion. Services will be at noon Saturday in the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, with the Rev. Roger Ellsworth officiating. Burial, with military rites, will be in the Jackson Grove Cemetery, Akin. Visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon at the funeral home. Mr. Link was born Aug. 10, 1923, in Hamilton County, the son of Elton Bell and Delta (Brownlee) Link. He married the former Virginia Ruth Davis and she preceded him in death. He was a retired coal miner having worked at Freeman United Mine #3 in Waltonville. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and served in the 1906 Engineer Aviation Battalion. He was a member of the Tuscan Masonic Lodge, Broughton, and a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church Benton. Survivors include a daughter, Janice Holman, Benton; two grandchildren, Chad Holman, Whittington, Jamia and husband David Babington, Ewing; two great- grandchildren, Connor Link Babington and Grayson Davis Babington; a brother, Jack Link, McLeansboro; two sisters, Anita Miller, Benton, Bonnie Sue Harrison, Murphysboro; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife.
LINDSEY JR., CLARENCE Royalton Clarence Lindsey, Jr., 75, 3070 Hyde Park Road, died Monday, July 12, 1999, in the Marion Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Lindsey was born Aug. 28, 1923, the son of Clarence Lofton Lindsey, Sr. and Elva Alice (Beaver) Lindsey. He married the former Audrey Ilene Bigham on Nov. 30, 1941, and she survives. He was a retired coal miner and U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the Church of Christ, West Frankfort. In addition to his wife, Audrey of Royalton, he is survived by two daughters, Elva and husband Kenneth Hungate, Benton, Beverly and husband Wesley Frain, Benton; three sons, Jim Lindsey, William Keith and wife Rebecca Lindsey, Bradley and wife Tammy Lindsey, all of Royalton; 24 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen and husband John Eldridge, West Frankfort. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Bobby Lindsey and one sister, Lois Lindsey Wagner.
LITTLE, EMMA Mrs. Emma Little, 76, widow of Isaac Little, died early today at her home, 402 North Madison street in Benton, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Little had been bedfast for two years. She resided with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Watts, in Benton. Her husband lived to celebrate his 100th birthday anniversary. Funeral arrangements were incomplete. [1 Nov 20, 1946.]
LITTLEHALE, BETTY HERRIN Mrs. Betty Lucille LITTLEHALE, 45, of 608 N. 13th St.. Herrin, died at 1 a.m. today in Herrin Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born May 27, 1925, in Franklin County, the daughter of Ernest and Permelia SHORT BROWN. She was married to Ben F. LITTLEHALE. She is survived by her husband; her father of Benton; sons, Lt. Robert Allan LITTLEHALE of Ogden, Utah and Ronald Louis LITTLEHALE of Herrin; two grandchildren; brothers, Everett BROWN of Bethalto and Louie BROWN of Rt. 2, Mulkeytown; and sisters, Mrs. Blanche GOFF of Christopher, Mrs. Mildred LAWRENCE of Rt. 2, Mulkeytown and Mrs. Virginia WHITE of Lawndale, Calif. Funeral arrangements are Incomplete at the Russell Funeral Home in Christopher. The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill., Thursday,Feb 4, 1971 LITTLE HALE RITES SET Funeral services for Mrs. Betty LITTLEHALE, 45, of Herrin, will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the First Christian Church of Christopher. The Rev. Eugene FOX and the Rev. Robert WALTHER will officiate. Burial will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton. Friends may call at the Russell Funeral Home, Christopher, after 1 p.m. Saturday and at the church after 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Littlehale died at 1 a.m. Thursday in Herrin Hospital after a long illness. Friday, February 5, 1971
LIVESAY, CARLYN L. Fort Myers, Fla. Carlyn Livesay, 81, formerly of Benton, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. A Memorial service will be held a 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999 at the First United Methodist Church in Benton, with visitation beginning at 1:30. At her request, Mrs. Livesay will be cremated. Mrs. Livesay was born Jan. 28, 1918, in Benton, the daughter of Thomas and Ethel Young. For nearly twenty years, Carolyn taught many area children in her Jack and Jill nursery school before retiring to Florida with her husband in 1978. Her dedication to the Methodist Church was demonstrated through her many activities with the church in Benton, as well as Ft. Myers. Mrs. Livesay is survived by one brother Gene H. Young and wife Pat of Ft. Myers, Fla.; sister-in-law Hazel Young of Benton; two sons, Harry and wife Elizabeth of Showlow, Az., and Michael and wife Nancy of Marion; four grandsons, Jeff Livesay and wife Kimberly of Long Beach, Calif; Scott Livesay of Southern, Calif; Stephen Livesay of Benton; and Kevin Livesay and wife Selinda of Akin; four granddaughters, Kimberly Livesay and husband Dale Houseworth of Benton; Robin Culbreth and husband Stacy of Benton; Beth Livesay of Herrin; and Jennifer Livesay of Marion; and two great-grandchilden, Nicholas and Emily Culbreth. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry, and her brother William R. Young.
LOOSIER, JAMES Benton James Loosier, 71, of 804 N. McLeansboro St., died at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.. 12, 1999, at his home. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, with the Rev. Bill Perry officiating. Graveside military rites will be performed by the Benton American Legion and V.F.W. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of service Friday, at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton. Mr. Loosier was born June 6, 1928, in Courtland, Ala., the son of Jesse and Lois (McGregor) Loosier. He married the former Berdella Aldrich on April 4, 1988, and she survives. He retired from the Joy Manufacturing Company, where he worked as a machine inspector. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean conflict. He was a member of the Benton American Legion Post 280, a 50 year member of the Courtland Masonic Lodge, and a member of the Scottish Rites Bodies, Belleville. He was of the Protestant faith. Survivors include his wife, Berdella Loosier, Benton; a son, James C. Loosier, Kodak, Tenn.; a stepson John Cambron, Benton; a stepdaughter, Sheryl Cambron, Davis, Calif.; two grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; a sister, Irene Terry, Decatur, Ala.; three brothers, Wayne Loosier, Courtland, Ala., Carl Loosier, Leighton, Ala.,, Don Loosier, Houston, Texas, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Southern Illinois, 1110 North Johnson, Marion, 62959, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
LOUCKS, JAMES ELMER Whittington James Elmer Loucks, 63, died at 12:45 a.m. on Friday, June 18, 1999, in the Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, Mt. Vernon. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 21, in the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, with Brother Mark Minor and the Rev. Gene Outland officiating. Burial will be in the Horse Prairie Cemetery, Sesser. Friends may call from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Sunday to the funeral home. Mr. Loucks was born on April 4, 1936 in Scheller, the son of Enro and Gladys (Madray) Loucks. His first wife was Mona Loucks, who died April 8, 1994. He later married Christine Guido in Whittington on Jan. 6, 1996. She survives. He worked in maintenance and attended the Whittington Baptist Church. In addition to his wife Christine, he is survived by three sons, Randy, Ray and Jerry Loucks of Sesser; one daughter, Rita Gonzales, Dallas, Texas;two stepsons, Johnny and Jerry Conner; several grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four brothers, Carl Loucks and Clifford Loucks of Scheller, Carson and Dean Loucks of Sesser; one sister, Mary Panzier Tennison of Belle Rive; several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and one brother.
LOWERY, ROBERT WAYNE LOWERY, Pvt. Robert Wayne, 19, killed on Iwo Jima, Feb. 19, 1945. "The body of Pvt. Robert Wayne LOWERY of the US Marine Corps, grandson of Mrs. LaFayette HAMILTON of South Jackson Street, McLeansboro, who was killed while fighting Japs in the Pacific, arrived here today (April 22, 1948) for burial on familiar soil. Pvt. LOWERY was one of the Marines who stormed ashore on Iwo Jima, halfway between Saipan and Tokoyo, and in a grim battle of annihilation wiped out strong dug-in positions one by one. He lost his life doing so on Feb. 19, 1945, a few days more than a month after he had reached his 19th birthday. Military rites will be held at the Methodist church in Macedonia but the arrangements had not yet been completed this morning by his father, Ralph C. LOWERY of Salem, who was here when the escorted casket arrived in McLeansboro today. LOWERY was reared at Macedonia in the home of his grandparents, but he was working at Alton when he entered service in April, 1944. He had been in uniform less than a year when killed. His survivors include the grandmother, his father, six half-brothers and two half-sisters, all of whom live in Salem with their father. Mother of the victim died several years ago. She was Rue HAMILTON LOWERY. The Sanders Funeral Home is in charge.
LOWERY, SARAH M. Aged Woman Dies Yesterday Near Ewing Mrs. Sarah M Lowery, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bill Darr, two miles west of Ewing, Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock, following a protracted illness. She was 74 years old. Mrs. Lowery is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Bill Darr, Mrs. Otis Prowell and Mrs. McCann, all of near Ewing. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Ridge cemetery two miles east of Ewing, with Rev. Riley Burton oficiating.
LUCAS, LELA ELLEN Lela Ellen LUCAS, 50, of Rt. 2 in Plumfield, died at 10 a.m. Sunday in Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. LUCAS owned and operated the Freeway Service Station in West Frankfort. She was born Feb. 11, 1924, in Illinois to Harry and Elizabeth BARNHILL REVELLE. Her husband, Benny, died in April, 1969. Survivors are two sons, Harvey and Dennis WALLACE, both of West Frankfort; a daughter, Mrs. Bob HINDMAN of West Frankfort; her mother of Zeigler; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Charles DAWSON, Mrs. Gordon HAMON, and Mrs. Carl GAYER, all of West Frankfort; a brother, Harry J. REVELLE of Herrin; two sisters, Elizabeth WATKINS of Plumfield and Priscilla FUSTIN of Collinsville; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort. Paul ODUM will officiate. Burial will be in Denning Cemetery in West Frankfort. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. [The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Illinois, Monday, August 26, 1974, page17]
LYDAY, KENNETH Odin Kenneth Lyday, died at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, in his home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, in the Irvin Funeral Home in Odin, with the Rev. Randy Shibilo officiating. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Friends may call Tuesday to the Irvin Funeral Home after 9 a.m. until time of service. Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery. Mr. Lyday was born in Benton, on Aug. 7, 1933, the son of Clarence and Dollie (Haggard) Lyday. He was maried in Lake Villa on Dec. 18, 1966 to Opal (Sanson) Lyday. She survives. He drove a school bus for West Bus Service and owned and managed a Phillips 66 Sation in Salem and operated a concession stand at the Belleville Outdoor Theater. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the U.S. Air Force. He had lived at Odin the last 8 years and prior to that in Salem. In addition to his wife Opal, he is survived by four sons, Larry Lyday of Odin, Robert Lyday of Kinmundy, Craig Lyday of Odin, and Daryl Lyday of Odin; one daughter, Robyn Lyday of Odin; a brother Larry Lyday of rural Centralia and a sister, Ruby Thurmond of Benton; nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Carl Lyday, sisters, Shirley Stafford and Berniece Sanford.
