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Death of John William Morris
John William Morris, 88 of Benld, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, with family by his side. He was born on November 4, 1932, to Thomas and Lillie (Chapman) Morris in DeWitt County. He married Marleen Pomatto on April 22, 1956, at the United Methodist Church in Gillespie and celebrated 65 years of marriage on April 22, 2021.
John was a sergeant in the Army in the Korean War from 1951-1953, worked 46 years for the phone company, served 36 years on the Benld Fire Department, was a member of the Staunton VFW, and former member of the Benld Italian American Club. He went on the Honor Flight on April 11, 2017, accompanied by his daughter, Brenda. John enjoyed trips to Branson with 630th Engineers Army Buddies. He loved fishing, dancing, spending time with his family and friends but most of all he loved doing things for others. He never knew a stranger.
He is survived by his wife, Marleen; four children, Gary (Mary Ann) Morris of Alton, Carolyn (Bill) Rice of Bunker Hill, Brenda (Steve) Subick of Mt. Olive, and Keith (Amanda) Morris of Edwardsville; 13 grandchildren, Debra (Bryon) Downing, Steven Jr. (Elizabeth) Subick both of Troy, Mitchel (Aracely) Morris of Chicago, Nicholas (Sjanna) Subick of Cape Coral, FL, David Morris of Alton, Robert Rice of Mt. Olive, Danielle Morris of Nokomis, Kevin (Kristen) Morris of House Springs, MO, Sarah (Brian) O’Connor of Galesburg, Ryan (Nicole) Subick of Loveland, CO, Brian Morris of Godfrey, Emily (Tyler) Shewmake of Alton, and Troy Morris of China; 17 great-grandchildren with two more on the way; two brothers; two sisters and several nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Susan Rice of Bunker Hill; in-laws, Martin and Mary Pomatto of Wilsonville; and two brothers and five sisters.
Friends may call on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Memorial services will be on Saturday, April 21, 2021, at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie at 12:00 p.m.
The family requested that masks be worn if you haven’t been vaccinated. Memorials are suggested to Gillespie-Benld Area Ambulance Service, HSHS Hospice or The Honors Flight. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Raymond “Ray” Scroggins, 64 of Staunton, passed away at 3:47 AM on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Community Hospital of Staunton. He was born on May 12, 1960 in Chicago, the son of the late Louis and Nancy (Adamik) Scroggins.
Ray was employed as a yardman at Tubular Steel in Staunton for many years. He also had worked as a cook at many area restaurants. He was a retired member of the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department, was a member of Net Community Church of Staunton, the Staunton Lions Club, and was an avid hunter & fisherman.
He is survived by two sons, Jon (Talia) Eaves of Staunton and Joe Eaves of Staunton; three grandsons, Connor, Carter, & Zach Eaves; two brothers, Otto (Nancy) Scroggins of Raymond and John (Michelle) Scroggins of Staunton; five sisters, Nancy Scroggins of Harvel, IL, Maryann Scroggins of Staunton, Ann (Jim) Masinelli of Staunton, Jean (Kenny) Hainaut of Fosterburg and Rena Smith of Staunton; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
A “Celebration of Life” will be held from 11 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Staunton Fire Department Hall. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of John Scroggins.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a fire call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Cedar Street in reference to an animal complaint. Christopher G. Sharp, 27 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Casey’s Parking lot. Daniel L. Baglin, 43 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving while license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to Big Brick Park in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to Shelby Street and Spruce Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Handy Street in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious circumstance
An officer spoke with a female in the 200 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Jersey Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer did an extra security check at a residence with an open door in the 100 block of East Central in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to West Dorsey Street and Dorsey Avenue in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Elm Street in reference to criminal damage.
Rodjai A. Waugh, 20 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on possession of methamphetamine.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Spruce Street. Rex L. Ruyle, 66 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving on suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Burton Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Elizabeth C. Sherfy, 45 of Bunker Hill, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024
Edwin L. Rhodes, 67 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on Methamphetamine delivery.
David A. Orear, 33 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block East Elm Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 West Park Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 7th Street in Benld in reference to stolen registration.
Harold W. Kelley, 47 of Benld, was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on possession of methamphetamine.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Burton Street. Larry D. Jackson, 57 of Gillespie, was arrested for suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to do extra patrol in the area of the 700 block of Gillespie Street.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to loitering.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Cloud Street in reference to a medical assist.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Elm Street in reference to suspicious activity and animal cruelty.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a hit and run that took place in the 100 block of West Chestnut Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 7500 block or Staunton Road in Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person on a bike in the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 8th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Frey Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the bike trail in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Montgomery Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 301 S. Montgomery Street in reference to a suspicious person.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of the North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue
An officer was dispatched to Easton Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to South 5th Street and East Oak Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to an item that was found.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to Broadway Street and LJ Avenue in reference to 911 calls. Keshawn K. Bush, 40 of Gillespie, was arrested for criminal trespass to residence.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Wilson Street and Henrietta Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 Block of Abba Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a male and female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Bike Trail in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of West Easton Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Commercial Court in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Melissa J. Weindel, 45 of Benld, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to theft and criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Lisa G. Cress, 52 of Litchfield, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Thomas R. McCarter, 58 of Griggsville, was issued a citation for speeding.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Broadway Street in reference to theft.
Richard C. Morgan, 39 of Gillespie, was arrested on two Macoupin County warrants for failure to appear for driving while license were suspended.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal sexual abuse in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Maple in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Madison Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the area of Route 4 and Route 138 in Mt. Clare in reference to reckless driving.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Cierra M. Vandeford, 21 of Collinsville, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department from the 200 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the Ben-Gil Elementary School in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie High School in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie City Cemetery in reference to an item found.
An officer was dispatched to the Benld Park on North Main in Benld in reference to an item found.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue/Henry Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 500 block of North Main Street in Benld.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil standby in the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of Macoupin Street in reference to a fire call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Montgomery Street in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Charles Street in reference to a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Walnut Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass in the 400 block of Broadway Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Eagarville Road in Eagarville in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Maple Street in reference to juvenile issues.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 900 block of South First St.
Eric D. Edwards, 31 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County Warrant for failure to appear on controlled substance.
Ronald L. Heaton, 50 of Staunton, was arrested in the 700 block of South Macoupin Street for failure to register as a sex offender new address.
David A. Orear, 33 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Henrietta Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Ave reference a burglary.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Maple Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Oak Street in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to Ben-Gil Elementary School in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Dorsey Street in Benld in reference a well-being check.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a domestic that took place in the 100 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare. Brian A. Reeves, 32 of Mt. Clare, was arrested for aggravated domestic battery.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a neighbor dispute in the 100 block of West Maple Street.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie High School in reference to illegal parking.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to theft in the 300 block of Park Avenue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at 5th Street and Walnut Street in Benld. Galen N. Parnell, 46 of Benld, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an abandoned vehicle in the 700 block of East Chestnut Street.
An officer was dispatched to South Street and Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to a civil issue
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Gaberial A. Desherlia, 23, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a child custody issue.
Brian R. Hill, 18 of Staunton, was arrested on a Madison County warrant for failure to appear on mob action.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to East Hickory and South Main Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Charles Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a theft.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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