TODAY'S CHAPEL REPORT FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026

The following death notices and arrangements are included in the B97.5 Chapel Report for Monday, October 19, 2026.

Janet Mae Bonnett, 86, of Pittsfield, died October 12. Survivors include husband Roger; children Cheryl Elder and Jeffrey Bonnett; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services are Monday at noon at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with visitation at 11 a.m. Burial follows at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

William Joseph “Bill” Perkins, 80, of Louisiana, died October 15. Survivors include wife Jill; children Brad Perkins, Jackson Jones and Kerri Crouch; grandchildren; and sister Karen Lynn. Funeral services are Monday at noon at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, with visitation at 10 a.m. Burial follows at Fairview Cemetery.

Clifford Hoots, 85, of Bluffs, died October 15. Survivors include children Guy Hoots, Lorrie Koch and Kristi Miller; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brothers Albert and Donald Hoots. Visitation is Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester. Services are Tuesday at 11 a.m., with burial in Bloomfield Cemetery.

Stephen James Williams, 76, of Winfield, died October 14. Survivors include wife Kathy; daughter Stephanie Jones; stepsons Dennis Johnson and Michael Kidd; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother Mark Williams; and sister Leah McCully. Graveside services are Monday at 1 p.m. at Whispering Winds Cemetery near Winfield. Carter-Ricks Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Anthony “Tony” McCarter, 58, of Griggsville, died October 11. Survivors include mother Lee; daughter Heather; sons Brad and Justin Sargent; five grandchildren; and brothers Tom and Aaron. A Mass of Resurrection is Thursday, October 22, at 10 a.m. at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Pittsfield. Burial follows at Griggsville Cemetery with military honors. Niebur Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Susanne “Susie” Evans, 76, of Murrayville, died October 10. Survivors include husband Patrick; daughter Kelly Pool; sons Sean, Jacob and Cody; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brother Robert Bergschneider. A prayer service is Monday at 4 p.m. at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville, followed by visitation until 7 p.m. Funeral Mass is Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Franklin.

Misty Lynn Pollard, 47, of Greenfield, died October 10. Survivors include husband Jarrod Holtz; children Dylan Pollard and Chevy Cox; four grandchildren; and five siblings. Visitation is Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. until noon at Daws Family Funeral Home in Roodhouse, followed by a memorial service at noon.

Sonya B. Benson, 55, of Barry, died October 11. Survivors include husband Rob; parents Ron and Brenda Martin; children Josh and Karson Ince; stepson Christopher Benson; four grandchildren; brother Mike Martin; and sister Carrie Sydney. A memorial service is planned for a later date. Niebur Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Jane Anne Gast, 98, of Louisiana, died October 7. Survivors include daughter Jo Ann Walker; son James Ulry; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for a later date. Collier Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Steven Lynn Cawthon Sr., 73, of Pittsfield, died October 10. Survivors include children Stephen Cawthon Jr., Amber Freesemeyer, Stacey Stanley-Burnett, Corey Lawson and John Lawson; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother Gerald; and sister Billie Shoemaker. Private services will be held. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Donald Duane “D.D.” Moore, 65, of Alsey, died October 12. Survivors include children Brandi Eakin and Joshua Moore; five grandchildren; brothers Paul, Rick, Michael, Kevin and David; and sisters Althea and Tammy. Private family services are planned for a later date. Daws Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

The Chapel Report is sponsored by Niebur Funeral Home, Neighbors Serving Neighbors in Pike County for Over 50 Years, with locations in Pittsfield and Barry, with gracious support from David and Charlotte Hamilton.