Kenneth “Little Disciple” James Norris, 80, of Benton, IL,  passed away at 4:00 p.m., on Monday, October 15,  2018, at Benton Healthcare and Rehab.

He was born on September 27, 1938, to Ira and Mabel (Huggins) Norris in Perry County, IL. Kenneth was a Baptist Minister and ran the Little Disciple Ministry. He loved gospel and country music. Kenneth enjoyed being outdoors and feeding the squirrels.

Kenneth is survived by his six children, Debra (Gerald) Norris-Suttle, Sherry Norris, Tammy (Ben) Norris-Steele, Phillip (Cassie) Norris, Kent Norris, Paula (Trisha) Cornet; twelve grandchildren, Veronica Norris, Joseph  Norris, Adam Melvin, Kaid Norris, Ben Steele, Jr., Meghan Brooke Steele, Phillip Norris, Jr., Patrick Norris, David Norris, Cora Norris, Keith Norris, Cody Cornet and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Mabel Norris; one son, Mark Norris; two brothers, Relmond Norris and Norman Norris; and one sister, Nancy Kinkaid.

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

A memorial service will be held at a later date. 

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

Jennifer A. Lang, 56, of Benton, IL, passed away at 2:44 p.m., on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at her residence.

She was born on November 6, 1961, to Richard and Vera (Bunker) Lang in Ann Arbor , MI.

Jennifer loved traveling, spending time outdoors, and being with her family and friends. She was especially fond of her pet cats.

Jennifer is survived by her one brother, Richard G. Lang, Jr.; one nephew, Bryan Lang; and companion, Earl Glisson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Sr. and Vera I. Lang; and two brothers, Steve and Barry Lang.

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

Services will be held at a later date.

Memorials contributions may be made to Second Chance Rescue of Franklin County and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

John Paris Fields, 59, of Mount Carmel, IL., passed away at 10:15 a.m., on Friday, October 12, 2018, at the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL.

Paris was born on April 16, 1959, to Karl and Myrtis (Rose) Fields in Carmi, IL.

He was a member of the Mt. Carmel Eagles and V.F.W.  Paris enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

Paris is survived by one brother, Scott Fields and wife Melissa of Elk Run Heights, IA; three nieces, Laura Reker, Caitlin Fields and Megan Fields; and one nephew, Ethan Fields and wife Rachael.

He was preceded in death by parents, Karl W. and Myrtis P. Fields, and a brother, Doug Fields.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

Mary “Peggy” M. Sidwell, 102, of Benton, passed away at 3:55 p.m., on Friday, October 12, 2018, at Stonebridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Benton, IL.

She was born on August 19, 1916, to Floyd and Lola (Fuel) Long in Indiana. Mary retired from Franklin Hospital as a LPN after many years of service.  On July 10, 1940, she married Frank Cima and he preceded her in death on May 9, 1973.  On December 12,1992, Peggy married Lawrence O. Sidwell and he preceded her in death on December 14, 2007.

Peggy was a member of the First Christian Church in Benton.  She enjoyed needle point, crocheting, knitting, painting and reading.

She is survived by her son, Greg Cima and wife Denise of Benton, IL; two grandsons, Quintin Cima and wife Kim of Benton, IL, Jarrid Cima and wife Michelle, Newburg, IN; a granddaughter, Julie McReynolds and husband Jimmy of Johnston City, IL; eight great-grandchildren, Autuam, Drew, Jordan, Kristen, Michael, Chase, Alex and Colton; six great-great grandchildren, Ryder, Ryvan, Lily, Kayson, Freya and Elie; two nephews, Carel Lee Long and Phillip Long; three nieces, Sharon Stull, Jan Seymour and Jenetta Trussel.

Peggy was preceded in death by parents, Floyd and Lola (Fuel) Long; her first husband, Frank Cima; her second husband, Larence O. Sidwell; and two brothers, Carel and Vernon Long.

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

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018, 11:30 a.m., at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, IL.

Memorial contributions can be made to Benton Ministerial Alliance or First Christian Church, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

It is with great sadness that the family of Johnnie Terry announces his passing after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer, on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the age of 63 years.

Johnnie will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Merrilee and his children Laura (Shane) Sieveking and Devon Webb (Jerod Corn).  Johnnie will also be forever remembered by his step-son Chad Galloway and his grandchildren Kelcey Jones (Christopher Phillips), Peyton Sieveking, Parker Sieveking, Addison Sieveking, Malia Webb, Jaycee Webb, Brody Corn, and one great granddaughter Emery Grace Phillips.

Johnnie started driving and building race cars when still a teenager.  He never lost the love of the sport with several track championships to prove it.  John also loved old cars, especially old Volkswagens.  He was an avid fisherman and just liked hanging out in the garage with friends and his dogs.  He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be on Monday October 15, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser.  A graveside service will be on Tuesday October 16 at 10:00 AM at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser with Lito Tacderas officiating.  Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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

 

Robert Willard “Junior” Corn, age 89, of Benton, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018, in Hackley Hospital in Muskegon, Michigan.

Memorial Celebration of Life Services will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Benton American Legion Post #280 of Benton, where Military Honors will be at 3:30 p.m. by the Benton American Legion Post #280 and V.F.W. Post #2671. Family and friends are asked to share memories of Robert at the Celebration of Life Services.

Local arrangements are under the direction of the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Private family burial will take place at a future date in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton.

Robert married the love of his life, Mary (Knight) Corn on November 3, 1984. They celebrated their 25^th wedding anniversary a week prior to her death on November 9, 2009.

He was a retired veteran, having served in the Korean War and was awarded a good conduct medal with a honorable discharge.

He formerly worked as a coal miner, having worked with Old Ben Coal Company.

He was a family man and loved all of them very much. He always loved playing pranks on everyone and spent most of his days trying to figure out “who to get next” lol. He loved traveling, gambling, fishing, piddling around in his garage, and most of all playing with his little Jack Russell Terrier (Jackie).

Mr. Corn is survived by four children: Judy and Pat Beckman of New Era, Michigan, Brenda Grech of West City, Rick and Diane Corn of Paducah, KY, Barbara and Tony Lopez of Elgin, IL; eight step-children: Randy and Debbie Manning of West Frankfort, Ronnie and Faye Manning of Benton, Donna and Susan Shurtz of Phoenix, Arizona, Bill Manning from Florida, Troy and Kelly Knight of Benton, Jim Dunagan of Benton, Cathie and Robert Cochrum of Burleson, Texas, and Kim and Robbie Cochrum of Logan; 33 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren; his best friends, Ray and Margaret Smith.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Julie Lynn Corn; a son David Corn; wife Mary Corn; his parents Willard and Violet Corn; two sisters Ruth Flanagan and Fay Sentel; a brother Lee “Bud” Corn; and a son-in-law Jerry Grech.

Robert “Junior” will be missed by so many. He was a great man and a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was always there for anyone that needed a helping hand.

To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Robert “Junior” Corn, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Robert “Bobby” J. Smith, 67, of McLeansboro, passed away at 5:40 p.m., on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at St. Louis University Hospital, St., Louis, MO.

  Bobby was born on October 4, 1950, to John and Wilma (Summers) Smith in Tucson, AZ.

He was a loving brother and enjoyed taking trips to the park, watching country-western shows and eating cherry chocolates.

 Bobby is survived by his three brothers, John K. (Kathy) Smith, Jim Smith and Don (Kathy) Weston; one sister, Patricia (Roger) Wheeler, and many nieces and nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by parents, John and Wilma Smith; one brother, David Weston.

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

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Pate Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., at Pate Funeral Home, with Nick Roberts, officiating.

  Burial will take place in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery.

  Memorials contributions may be made to the Stuart Estates in McLeansboro, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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

Geneva Zalenski Hines Smith, age 93, of West City, IL, passed away at 8:12 p.m. Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the SSM Good Samaritan Hospital of Mt. Vernon.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2018 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Rev. Bert Mitchell officiating.  Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Geneva was born on December 9, 1924 in Franklin County, IL, the daughter of Frank Zalenski and Dora (Wascoski) Zalenski. She married Robert Eugene Hines, Sr. on December 24, 1946, and he preceded her in death on December 21, 1951 in the Orient #2 Mine explosion. She would later marry Herbert Warren Smith in 1953, and he preceded her in death in 2001.

She formerly worked cleaning motels and worked for twenty plus years in cleaning and housekeeping at Union Hospital and for Dr. Fox.

Geneva enjoyed watching television and loved animals, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors include, her son, Robert Eugene Hines, Jr. and wife Karen of Benton; four daughters: Jo Ann Stewart and husband Rod of Benton, Gloria Overturf and husband George of Benton, Marsha Kay Eubanks of Benton, and Marie Smith of West City; twelve grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; an infant daughter; a grandson; two great-grandsons; and three brothers.

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