Pate Funeral Home & Crematory

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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.

04/12/2026

A legacy of dignity and respect—serving Southern Illinois families since 1928.

04/11/2026

Congratulations to the Pate Funeral Home Player’s of the Game, Jaycee Webb and Bella Miller!

Webb who went 2-4 with a run scored and Miller who was 1-4 with a HR.

Nashville beats the Rangerettes 10-4.

04/09/2026

Thank you Jones Coach Sales! Clint assisted us with the purchase of our 2025 S&S Victoria Coach. This Hearse will serve families with dignity and respect for many years to come.

04/05/2026

04/03/2026

Proudly Serving the Family of Carol "Fidget" Dean Waller.

1936 ~ 2026

View Carol Dean Waller's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/02/2026

Congratulations to the Pate Funeral Home Player of the Game, Carlie James!

Carlie James was the winning pitcher in relief tonight as well as went 2-3 at the plate with 5 RBIs, including a Grand Slam!!!

Rangerettes defeat Vienna 15-5 in five innings in softball.

03/31/2026

Congratulations to the Pate Funeral Home Players of the Game, Lane Croslin and Clay Gage!

Croslin and Gage who each hit 2 run home runs!

Rams 9 to Rangers 7.

03/27/2026

We are honored to share a new design for Pate Funeral Home and Crematory—one that reflects both our heritage and our continued dedication to the families we serve.

This piece was thoughtfully created by our own Jerra Barton, whose talents as an artist, musician, and licensed beautician are evident in every detail. We are proud to have her as part of our team.

While our look may evolve, our commitment to serving Southern Illinois with compassion and respect will always remain the same.

Serving Southern Illinois Since 1928

03/18/2026

Proudly Serving the Family of Nola Vivian Barham.

1927 ~ 2026

Nola Vivian Barham, 98, of Benton, passed away at 106 a.m., on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Stonebridge Nursing Home and Rehab in Benton, IL, surrounded by her family, She was born on December 19, 1927, to Charles and Bertha Smith Kinkade in Roland, IL. Nola was one of 12

03/17/2026

Proudly Serving the Family of Kirby E. Williams.

1951 ~ 2026

Kirby E. Smith, 74, of Benton, passed away at 255 a.m., on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. He was born on August 23, 1951, to James and Katheryn Crisp Williams in Christopher, IL. Kirby worked as a Coal Miner. On June

03/12/2026

Proudly Serving the Family of Brian Allen Cunningham.

1965 ~ 2026

Brian Allen Cunningham, 60, of West Frankfort IL, passed away on March 10, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Brian was born on May 26,1965, to John Maxey Cunningham and Geraldine Cunningham in Rochelle IL, who preceded him in death. Brian married Beth Cunningham on November 2, 2001, on Z100 radio

Address

301 S Main Street
Benton, IL
62812

Telephone

+16184388711

Website

http://www.patefh.com/

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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.