Eva O. Essary - Benton, IL Eva O. Essary, nee Hammers, 91, of Benton, IL, died at 11:57 a. m. Tuesday, April 1, 2014 in Thompsonville, IL. Mrs. Essary is survived by her loving children, Violet Adams, Sue McGraw, Ronnie Essary, and Edward Essary, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, April 4, 2014 at Little Springs Cemetery, McLeansboro, IL. Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Benton in charge of arrangements.