All Obituaries

Wilton Eugene Moore, 82, of Brighton, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 9, 1938, in Commerce, Mo to the late Harvey and Anna (Hensley) Moore. Eugene married Gracie Ryder on January 30, 1960, in Granite City. She survives. He served our country in the United States Navy, was a journeyman machinist at Owens Illinois, and was a member of Brighton Christian Church. Eugene is survived by his wife, Gracie; daughter Jeanne (Scott) Beilsmith of Brighton;...

Bradley “Brad” Dean Randolph, 41, of Godfrey, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at his home after a tough fight with Pancreatic Cancer.   He was born November 14, 1979, in Alton, to Gene Frank Randolph and Carolyn Sue Bramley.   Brad married Sabrina Renee Martin on April 10, 2010, in Godfrey. She survives.   Prior to his illness, Brad was a welder for Marcal Rope and Rigging in Alton. He was a member of Hibbard Masonic Lodge # 249. He enjoyed...

Randall F. Jones, 87, of Brighton, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Robings Manor in Brighton. He was born on February 13, 1934, in Brighton, to the late Evelyn (Jones) Foley. Randall Served our country in the United States Army.  He worked as a maintenance worker for Alton Box Board Company. He married Melba Wiener on September 6, 1953 in Brighton. Randall is survived by two children, Donald Jones of Brighton and Suzan Jones of Chicago; two grandchildren, Matt Rothe and...

Wilfred "Ben" Joseph Benware, 65, of Brighton, IL, went to his heavenly home at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 2021. He was surrounded with love by his family at the time of his passing at home. He had fought a brave battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) for several years.  He was born on November 16, 1955 in Cornish, New Hampshire to Wilfred Lawrence and Joyce Vivian (Murgatroy) Benware. Ben proudly served in the United States Army for six years. After his discharge,...

Ronald Dale Pruitt, 77, of Medora, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Robings Manor, in Brighton, Illinois.   He was born October 13, 1943, in Bunker Hill, Illinois, son of the late Charles and Marie (Bridges) Pruitt.   Ron married Sharon Cato in 1963, sharing 3 children before separating in 1974. He then married Diane Hagen on August 16, 1975, in Carlinville. They spent their lives together until her passing on July 22, 2003.   Prior to retirement in 2019, Ron...

Sue Elizabeth Edwards, 83, of Shipman, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Robings Manor in Brighton. She was born on November 9, 1937, in Medora, to the late Bud and Mary (Rice) Stanton. On August 2, 1956, she married John Calvin Edwards in Medora. He preceded her in death on May 8, 2021.  Together they have two children, Betty Lou Edwards of Litchfield and Calvin “Dale” (Becky) Edwards of Shipman. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Shayne (Michelle)...

Thurman Douglas “Doc” Chapman, 86, of Gillespie, formerly of Shipman, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at his home.   He was born October 12, 1934, in Athens, Illinois, to the late John D. and Goldie (Meyer) Chapman.   On November 4, 1979, Thurman married Frances Marie Sutton in Palmyra, Illinois. She survives.   Thurman proudly served our country as a veteran of the United States Army.   For 45 years prior to retirement, he worked as an operator for...

On Monday, June 14, 2021, David Duane Dugan passed away at the age of 62. He was born on September 1, 1958, in Carlinville, IL to the late Clifford and Annetta Jean (Howerton) Dugan. David was known for being a hard worker and a handyman.  He worked at Olin Brass for 35 years, while also mowing lawns, remodeling his home, and running a rental property business with his late brother, Randy. Despite his busyness, he always made time to spend with his children who he loved...

James Fletcher Baucom, 82, of Brighton, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Robings Manor in Brighton.   He was born June 12, 1938, in Durham, North Carolina, to the late William R. and Irma (Gunter) Baucom.   On May 6, 1962, James married Carolyn Carlton, in Chesterfield, South Carolina. She survives.   Prior to retirement, James worked for Owens Illinois as a mold maker and also for Argosy Casino in Alton in security.   In addition to his wife, he will be...

Julie Ann Couch, 55, of Medora, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Riverside Health and Rehab in Alton.   She was born May 10, 1966, in Oakland, California, to Richard Atkins and Joyce (Gaffney) Mills.   On September 6, 1994, Julie married Clark Couch, Sr. in Union City, California. He survives. Together, they have one son, Clark Couch, Jr. “CJ” of Godfrey.   Prior to her illness, Julie had worked in the medical billing department for Jersey Community...