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04/30/2026

Robbie G. Gunter, age 76, of Benton, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at his home.

He was born on November 27, 1949 in Indianapolis, IN the son of Howard Eugene and Myrtle Drusella (Kelley) Gunter.

He was united in marriage t...

04/15/2026

David L. Vice, age 78, of West Frankfort, IL, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Marion V.A. Medical Center Community Living Center.

He was born on January 18, 1948 in Paris, IL, to Victor Arlow and Virginia Ann (Spencer) Vice.

David was a graduate of Paris High School in t...

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03/23/2026

Cathy Jean Tremer, age 69, of West Frankfort, IL passed away peacefully at 11:40 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in the Axiom Healthcare Center of West Frankfort, IL.

She was born on March 12, 1957, in Marion, IL the daughter of Robert and Peggy (Rushing) Cantrell.

Cathy was united...

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03/13/2026

Evan L. Willis, age 84, of West Frankfort, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, IL.

He was born on December 11, 1941 in West Frankfort, IL, to Samuel and Ora (Williams) Willis.

He married Lenora Mae Gordon on September 29, 1986 in West Frankf...

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02/23/2026

Cecilia A. Miller, age 89, of Herrin, IL, died on February 20, 2026, at Villas of Holly Brook, Herrin, IL.

She was born on November 24, 1936, to Joseph and Mamie (Pelker) Yusko in West Frankfort, IL. On November 7, 1953, she married William (Bill also known as Red) Miller. They were married ...

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01/28/2026

Willis John “Smurf” Basden, 82, of Zeigler, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at his home.

Willis was born on November 5, 1943 in East St. Louis, IL to Willis John and Lydia Irene (Rhines) Basden, Sr. He married Shirley Jean Anderson on November 3, 1961 and together they shared 54...

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01/24/2026

Ronald Allan Doty, known affectionately as Ronnie by family and Ron by friends, passed away peacefully in his home Friday, January 16, 2026.

Ronnie graduated from Zeigler-Royalton High School in 1983 and was a United States Army Veteran. He was immensely proud of his service to his country a...

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12/17/2025

Loren Ray Greer, 81, of Zeigler, IL, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Herrin Hospital.

Loren was born on August 24, 1944 in Kentucky to Jesse and Nellie (Carroll) Greer. He was first married to Jane Robinson and to this union two children were born. He later married Susie Eldridge...

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10/02/2025

Vanda Joy (Brown) Stanley, 76, of West Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025 with her family by her side.

She was born on May 30, 1949 in Evansville, IN to James and Patricia (Cook) Brown. She married Roger Stanley on November 3, 2002 in Long Boat Key, FL and to...

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10/01/2025

John Eston Yeager, of Benton, Illinois, passed away on September 28, 2025, at 3:15 p.m. at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
He is survived by his sister, Gloria (John) Manske of New Berlin, Wisconsin; his brother, Ron (Marcy) Yeager of West Frankfort, Illinois; his nephews, Johnath...

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09/08/2025

Wilda M. Frakes, age 100, of West Frankfort, IL passed away peacefully at 4:54 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in her home.

She was born at home on the farm on August 25, 1925 in Hawesville, KY the daughter of Everett and Jennie (Heifner) Jackson.

She was a graduate of Beechmont ...

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