Tamaroa- Rocky Bo Owens, age 60, of Tamaroa, passed away at 9:33pm on Saturday, September 5, 2020 in Benton. Born as Kenneth Paul Owens in Benton on November 5, 1959 to James J. and Norma J. (Wright) Owens. Rocky became engaged to his love, Denise Graves. She survives in Benton. Rocky was of Catholic faith, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin. Rocky was a former truck driver and jack-of-all trades. Survivors include his adoptive mother and her...

Du Quoin- William Kelley Melton, age 47, of Du Quoin, passed away peacefully at his home at 7:00pm on Saturday, August 29, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Nashville, Illinois on January 25, 1973, the son of Ruth (Hart) Melton, Kelley was raised in Tamaroa and graduated from Pinckneyville High School.  He married the love of his life, Jennifer Wall. They have shared twenty-six years of wonderful memories and blessings since their journey together began on April 10,...

David Lee Jones, Sr., age 53, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Du Quoin, passed away at 8:21am on Friday, July 31, 2020 at his home in Topeka, Kansas. David was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 22, 1967, the son of Farrell and Florence (Davenport) Jones. Survivors include his wife- Natalie (Llamas) Jones One Daughter- Je’Tee Ehler Five Sons- David Jones, Jr.      Meshach Jones      Travis Robison      Luke...