Geneva Hall, 95, of Peoria, IL, formerly of Benton, IL, passed away at 10:46 a.m., on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at the OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on July 12, 1924, to Walter and Idella (Curry) Hubbard in Coleman, TX. Geneva worked as a School Attendant for Grant Grade School. On August 12, 1944, in San Angelo, TX, she married Oris Ray Hall, and he proceeded her in death on May 21, 1992.

Geneva was a former member of North Benton Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Geneva enjoyed fishing, dancing and gardening.

Geneva is survived by her two children, Sharon Rae Gulley and husband Dr. Roy Michael Gulley, of Peoria, IL., and Brett Hubbard Hall and wife Lisa Mitchler Hall, of West Frankfort, IL; three grandchildren, Dr. Joshua Gulley and wife Patricia Gulley, Tessa (Gulley) Hunt and husband Jake Hunt, and Danielle Hall; five great-grandchildren, Olivia Gulley, Ethan Gulley, Elliot Gulley, Brayden Hunt, and Sydney Hunt; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Idella Hubbard; husband, Oris Ray Hall; two brothers, Lavert Hubbard and James Hubbard; three sisters, Ozell Foster, Gertrude Boyd and Marcella Walker.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Pate Funeral Home, with Pastor Kurt Sanders officiating.

Burial will follow services at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, IL.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation or the Foundation for Fighting Blindness and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

Betty Noraine Dial, 86, of Christopher, went to be with Jesus on February 3, 2020 at 11:52 AM at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 12, 1933 in Christopher.

Betty is survived by her children Robin Lenard of Christopher, Tamela and her husband Rick Grammer of Christopher and Carlo and his wife Carrie Dial of Christopher; 76 total grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Cook, husband John Connor Sr, husband Carlo Dial Sr., four sons Rocky Connor, John Connor Jr., Delmar Tindall Sr. and Edward Connor, one grandson Blake Anthony Holland and two brothers Ronald Tindall and Robert Tindall.

Betty was a member of the First Apostolic Church of Zeigler for many years. She loved being with family and going to church. She had worked at the Benton Evening News for over 20 years.

Funeral services will be on Saturday February 8, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the First Apostolic Church of Zeigler with Rev. Cecil Sullivan and Pastor Jason Todd officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 12:00 PM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM at the church.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family to help with expenses. Envelopes will be available at the church.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

Thomas E. Baine Jr., 80, of Mulkeytown, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 1, 2020.

He was born on February 20, 1939 in Jonesboro, AR to Thomas Elbert and Thelma (Yopp) Baine SR. He married Phyllis Carol (Cole) on July 29, 1959 and she survives of Mulkeytown.
He is also survived by his children Thomas E. (Deborah Ann) Baine III of Valier, Donald (Shelly) Baine of Mulkeytown and Bobby (Jennifer Marie) Baine of St Louis, MO; Grandchildren Thomas E. (Lori) Baine IV, Christina C. (Jason) Snyder, Jaramie R. Pinkham, Heather G. (Michael) Abercrombie, Katelynn L. Baine, Madison M. Baine, Shalisha A. (Sam) Baine and Celestia N. Baine; Great Grandchildren Mackensie, Catrina, Luke, Hannah, Paul, and Mia; Siblings John T. Baine of Sesser, Ray (Carol) Baine of West Frankfort, Bennie Baine of Plumfield and Carolyn Thompson who Thomas thought of as his sister.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister-in-law Jane Baine.

Thomas was a graduate of West Frankfort High School where he was a cross country runner on the Field and Track Team, and he also served in the National Guard, and worked as a tire builder at General Tire, but his love and passion was working the land and farming. He was a member and Deacon of the Mulkeytown Baptist Church where he loved to sing hymns with his wife, he also loved Butter Pecan ice cream and Dr. Pepper.

With each healthcare stay, the continuing stream of visitors evidenced Tom’s love and influence. The norm was switching to larger rooms to accommodate the vast amount of visitors.

Tom was a loving husband and father who believed in hard work and dedication. Together with Phyllis, Tom raised three sons to love and respect their family and community.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday February 5, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Bill Bowers, Brother Jerry King and Brother Ernie Clifford officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday February 4, 2020 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and on Wednesday from 8:00 AM until the time of the funeral at 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser, IL.
In lieu of flowers donations can be given to Phyllis Baine and will be accepted at the funeral home.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

Linda Sue Worley, age 68, of Benton,IL passed away at 2:32 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Franklin Hospital Emergency Room of Benton.

Linda Sue was born on August 31, 1951 in Golconda, IL, the daughter of William Bransfor McCormick and Alma (Smothers) McCormick.

She was a homemaker, having raised nine children.

Linda enjoyed spending time with her grandkids.

Surviving are her nine children: Shwana Hart and husband David of Makanda, IL, Helen Braden and significant other James Booker of Benton, Elwyn Worley, Jr and wife Melony of Benton, Bonnie Cluck and husband Cody of Mt. Vernon, IL, Angie Miller and husband Christopher of Christopher, Michael Worley of Benton, Donald Worley and wife Ericia of Benton, Ronald Worley of Hillsboro, IL, and Jesse Davis of Benton; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings: Delbert McCormick, Dianna Booker of Benton, Paula Hill of Mt. Vernon, IL, Mary Turner of Golconda, Paul McCormick of Mt. Vernon, IL, Dwight McCormick of Mt. Vernon, IL.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: David Lee McCormick and Donald McCormick; and a great-granddaughter: Payton Joplin.

Cremation services have been entrusted to the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with the cremation services; and can be mailed to the Leffler Funeral Home, 401 East Main Street, Benton, IL 62812.

To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Linda Sue Worley, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Julia Ruth Havener, 60, of Benton, IL passed away at 5:52 p.m., on Friday, January 31, 2020, at Stonebridge Senior Living Center, Benton, IL.

She was born on January 13, 1960, to Lester and Virginia (Young) Havener in Springfield, IL. Julia was a Cosmetologist and truly loved her job.

Julia loved singing and was a great cook.

She is survived by her daughter, Chelsea Lorraine Campbell of Herrin, IL; a granddaughter, Haven; one sister, Leslie Ann Cox and husband Courtney of Benton, IL; and one brother, Joseph Lester Havener and wife Pamela of Benton, IL.

Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Lester Merle and Virginia Ruth Havener.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Per Julia’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private memorial service was held.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

James E. Evans, 80, of Loudon, TN., formerly of Benton, IL., passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in Loudon, TN.

He was born on December 22, 1939, to William and Dorothy (Wilkerson) Evans in Benton, IL. James retired from the United States Army Corp of Engineers as a Civil Engineer. He married the former Doris Shockley, and she preceded him in death.

James loved his family, friends and enjoyed golfing.

He is survived by his son, Michael Evans and wife Patti of Racine, WI; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Barbara Whitsett; and a close personal friend, Lynda Burman.

James was preceded in death by his parents, William Clyde and Dorothy Mae Evans; first wife, Doris Evans; second wife, Carol Evans; two sons, Donald W. Evans and Edward A. Evans; two sisters, Linda Poynor and Norma Jean Myers.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020, 3:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with Brother Brad Wilson, officiating.

A private graveside service will be held at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, IL.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

Wilda Kathleen Rizor, 84, formerly from Claysville and Punxsutawney Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Herrin Hospital, Herrin, IL.

She was born April 13, 1935, in Claysville, PA, the daughter of Albert and Orpha Pattison of Claysville.

Wilda was the mother of two daughters, Sandy Davis (John Hermans) of Fort Pierce , FL, and Donna (Joe) Helman of Punxsutawney , PA; one son Joe (Claudia) of Benton, IL; five grandchildren, Amanda and Tommy Helman, Brad Dorsey and Scott and Robb Rizor; six great grandchildren, Kassidy and Kenzie Rizor, Hayley Rizor and Gunnor Tierney and Jack and Reagan Hall; one sister who survives: Mildred (Don) McAfoose of Worthington, PA.

Local funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Funeral service will be at Young’s Funeral Home of Claysville with visitation on Thursday, February 6, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with burial to follow in the Claysville Cemetery.

Condolences may be made at www.patefh.com