Richard Lee Featherling Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Lee Featherling of Walnut Hill, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 4, 2025 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Olcy Featherling and Mary Featherling (Keith); his wife Rosemary Melton; his son Gregory Featherling; his grandson Joshua Benjamin; his siblings, Mary Tate, Billie, Tommy, Bob and David Featherling; and his in-laws, Cliff and Imogene Melton.
He is survived by: his daughters, Melissa Donoho (Roger) of Walnut Hill and Julie Benjamin (Kenny) of Kell; his grandchildren, Brian, Steven, Jeffrey, Curtis Donoho of Walnut Hill and Jordan Benjamin of Kell; his great grandchildren, Karter of Kell, Kalynn Benjamin of Kell and Kendall Pearce of Kell; his siblings, Russell Featherling, Joyce Clements and Helen Lamb; his sister-in-law Myra Bowen of Mt. Vernon; and his nephews, Jeff and Kevin Bowen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to his family, in care of Melissa Donoho, and will be accepted by mail to the Osborn Funeral Home, P.O. Box 130, Dix, Illinois 62830.
