Portrait of Beth E. Atkins

Beth E. Atkins

, Illinois

March 28, 1981

Beth Erin Atkins, 45, of Jacksonville, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, in Jacksonville.She was born March 29, 1981, in Jacksonville, the daughter of David and Pamela (Brayman) Ward.She is survived by her parents, David and Pam Ward of Jacksonville; three children, Annika Segura, Rafael Segura, and Henli Darnell; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.The Williamson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Memorials are suggested to P.A.W.S. Condolences may be sent online at airsman-hires.com.

Portrait of Barbara Kesinger

Barbara Kesinger

, Illinois

March 31, 2026

Barbara Ann Crafton Kesinger, 82, of Roodhouse, passed away April 1, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 12, 1944, the daughter of Earl and Elsie Lewis Crafton. She married Larry Kesinger June 3, 1962, in Roodhouse, and he preceded her in death on January 9, 2013.She is survived by two children, Joyce Marie (Laura) Long, and James Lee (Lisa) Kesinger, six grandchildren, Chantelle Hazelwood, Heather Long, Diedra Hicks, Lindsey Inman, Clinton Kesinger, Autumn Kesinger, and Nick Bermel, and 13 - great grandchildren. Thomas, Abigail, David, Charlie, Grant, Gavin, Sadie, Ryan, Reed, Sedona Freya, Michael and Lincoln; and one great-great grandchild, Alecia.She is preceded in death by her brothers; Walter "Sonny" Crafton, Charles "Bud" Crafton, Carl Crafton, and Earl Ray Crafton. Barbara spent over 40 years as a cook at North Greene school district. In her free time, she enjoyed going to garage sales, camping, archery,…

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