Pate Funeral Home & Crematory

Pate Funeral Home & Crematory Pate Funeral Home & Crematory (On-Site Crematory)- Family Owned and Operated. Serving Southern Illinois since 1928. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pate Funeral Home formerly Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory has provided professional funeral and cremation services to families in Benton and Southern Illinois since 1928. They have beautifully decorated their modern facility, constructed in 1996, and offer convenient amenities such as a lower-level family lounge and children’s play area. Their new on-site crematory offers families choosing cremation peace of mind knowing their loved ones are taken care of locally. Other advantages include a spacious parking lot and disabled accessibility. The directors at Hobbs-Johnson are very knowledgeable and can help personalize a funeral or memorial service to meet the desires of the families they serve. Information and prices may be obtained by telephone at 618-438-8711 or use our contact form to reach us with your inquiries. CST, Monday through Friday and by appointment.

01/07/2026

Congratulations to the Pate Funeral Home Player of Game, TJ Hamilton!

🏀 Hamilton with 11 points on three 3 pointers 🏀

Nashville 48 vs Benton 28.

Proudly Serving the Family of Valerie J. Mabry.1956 ~ 2026
01/06/2026

Proudly Serving the Family of Valerie J. Mabry.

1956 ~ 2026

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

Proudly Serving the Family of Annette Lawson. 1937 ~ 2026
01/05/2026

Proudly Serving the Family of Annette Lawson.

1937 ~ 2026

Annette Lawson 1937 2026 BENTON, IL Annette Lawson Dougherty, a devoted educator and a pillar of the Benton community, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. Known for her beautiful smile, warm heart, and her unwavering dedication to others, Annette leaves behind a legacy of faith, music, and le...

01/01/2026
Proudly Serving the Family of David B. Odom. 1950 ~ 2025
12/30/2025

Proudly Serving the Family of David B. Odom.

1950 ~ 2025

David B. Odom, Boots, 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

12/29/2025

Congratulations to the Pate Funeral Home Player of the Game, TJ Hamilton and Drake Porter!

🏀 Hamilton with 23 points and All Tourney Selection Drake Porter with 13 points. 🏀

Rangers beat Waterloo 46-35 to win 5th place at the Columbia-Freeburg Holiday Tournament!

Congratulations Rangers!

12/29/2025

Congratulations to the Pate Funeral
Home Player of the Game, TJ Hamilton!

🏀 Hamilton who had 17 points including 3 three pointers 🏀

Rangers lose to Alton Marquette 56-49.

12/28/2025

Congratulations to the Pate Funeral Home Player of the Game, Jaxton Wiggs !

🏀 Wiggs with 13 points 🏀

Rangers beat Riverview Gardens 71-49.

12/27/2025

Congratulations to the Pate Funeral Home Player of the Game, Drake Porter!

🏀 Porter with 21 points and the game winner. 🏀

Rangers beat Seckman, MO 48-46.

Proudly Serving the Family of Patsy Ann Summers-Davis.1933 ~ 2025
12/26/2025

Proudly Serving the Family of Patsy Ann Summers-Davis.

1933 ~ 2025

Patsy Ann Summers-Davis, 92, of Benton, passed away at 1200 a.m., on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Stone Bridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Benton, IL. She was born on July 20, 1933, to Alva and Dolly Cluck Shockley in Benton, IL. Prior to her retirement, Patsy worked as a

Proudly Serving the Family of Jami Marie Tate.1980 ~ 2025
12/22/2025

Proudly Serving the Family of Jami Marie Tate.

1980 ~ 2025

Jami Marie Tate, 45, of Benton, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Franklin Hospital in Benton, IL. She was born on May 1, 1980, to Marvin Abrams and Roseann Mullins Adams in Mount Vernon, IL. Jami worked as a General Manager for Mach 1 in Benton. Jami enjoyed

12/20/2025

Congratulations to the Pate Funeral Home Player of the Game, the Benton Rangers!

🏀 Rangers went for 3-0 and winning both games on the road 🏀

Benton wins today at Cairo 72-45

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301 S Main Street
Benton, IL
62812

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Welcome to Pate Funeral Home formerly known as Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory. We are a full-service funeral home, serving Southern Illinois since 1928. Our building is a spacious 10,000 square feet and was constructed in the mid-1990s. The space is bright, modern and tastefully decorated. We Specialize in: Pre-Arrangement Services Traditional Funeral Services Cremation Services (Crematorium On-Site) Providing your family peace of mind. Aftercare Services Pet Cremation Services

Pate Funeral Home is family owned and operated, by funeral director Steven Pate. Steven and his family currently reside above the funeral home. Our staff take pride in our tradition of honoring loved ones with dignity, respect and integrity at Pate Funeral Home and continue to offer the service in which our funeral home was founded on. Let our professionals assist you with creating a unique and personalized service honoring your loved one.

Our Amenities: Chapel Parlor Family Lounge Event Space Crematorium On-Site Large Parking Lot WiFi Internet

In 2018, Pate Funeral Home was selected as the Benton/West City Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the year. Information and prices may be obtained by telephone at 618-438-8711. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday and by appointment.