Obituaries
Death of Julie Slightom Jenkins
Julie Marie Slightom Jenkins, 66, of Carlinville, formerly of Raymond, passed away on January 12, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family. Julie was born in Litchfield, on February 28, 1957, to Ross and Veda (Wilson) Slightom.
She was a graduate of Raymond Lincolnwood High School and attended LLCC studying culinary arts and receiving her food handlers’ license. Julie managed several local restaurants and enjoyed being a homemaker for her family. She loved her grandkids and enjoyed going to all their sporting events. She loved to cook and fish. She was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinal fan.
She married Dave Jenkins on December 23, 1993, and he survives along with her children, Melinda Cagle of Carlinville, Jeremy Cagle of Virden, Madeline (Tanner Newingham) Jenkins of White Hall, and Alexandria Jenkins of Carrolton, grandchildren, Kysten, Parker, Kylie, Brandon, Chaeli, Jace, Jaxton, Hemi and Easton. Julie is also survived by her siblings David (Gloria) Slightom of Joliet, Michael (Jane) Slightom of Raymond, Dennis Slightom of Virden, and Jo Ellen (Rusty) Moore of Virden. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Jason Cagle, and sister, Janice White in 2020.
Memorials can be directed to Carlinville Fire and Rescue or Carlinville Sports Boosters. Visitation for Julie will be on Friday, January 19, 2024, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Hough Funeral Home in Raymond. Funeral services will be on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 11:00 am at Hough’s in Raymond with Rev. Tim Rhodus of Cross Church in Carlinville, officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Ridge Cemetery in Honey Bend.
Condolences can be left at www.houghfuneralhome.com. Hough Funeral Home in Raymond, is in charge of arrangements.
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Kelly D. Frillman, 64 of Gillespie, died at his residence on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 6:04 a.m. He was born on May 25, 1960, in Alton to Edward Frillman and LaVerne Weger Frillman.
He married Delma Volentine Frillman on April 18, 1987, in Reno, IL. He was a pipefitter for Local 553 of Wood River. Kelly enjoyed classic cars especially his 1934 Ford Pickup. Kelly was a craftsman of many talents and enjoyed nature.
He is survived by his spouse, Delma Frillman of Gillespie, and children, Zack Frillman of Mt. Olive and Dylan (Shelby) Frillman of Wood River.
Kelly was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark Frillman.
Visitation will be on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to St. Peter’s Lutheran School. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the arrangements.
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Chlorus Donald Jarman III, 46 of Litchfield, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 9:48 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. Mr. Jarman was born in Springfield on December 22, 1978, a son of Chlorus Donald and Donna Jean Jarman Jr.
He graduated from Litchfield High School, then attended college to become a paramedic. He married the former Faye Lee in 1999; they later divorced. In his free time, he enjoyed playing darts and fishing. He was a member of the Zims Rack Pool League and he had acquired many medals and trophies.
Chlorus is survived by a son, Logan Jarman, and two daughters, Corianne Jarman and Caitlyn Jarman, all of Worden.
A memorial service is planned for a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Plummer Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Letha Marie Fritz, 66 of O’Fallon, formerly of Staunton, passed away at 8:55 PM on Monday, May 5, 2025, at her residence in O’Fallon. She was born on March 13, 1959, in Staunton, the daughter of the late Harley O. and Maxine (Huett) Williams.
Letha was employed as a production worker at Olin Corporation in East Alton. She was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union, and was a past member of Cross Community Church in Staunton. She loved to fish, was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and the #1 fan of her grandchildren!
She is survived by two children, Harley (Nikki) Williams of O’Fallon and Florence (Kenneth) Muhoro of Troy; five grandchildren, Kenia, Zuri, River, Ava, and Davion; three sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters; one brother; two grandchildren; and one niece.
Visitation will be held from 11 AM to 12 noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. A memorial service will follow at 12 noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
