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Thompsonville vs. Zeigler-Royalton Preview
By Steve Dunford
Franklin County Hoops and Gridiron
The cross-county rivals will meet at 4:30pm today in the consolation bracket at the Christopher Thanksgiving tournament. As always, I will make my prediction first in case you want to scroll down. I am going with the Tigers by 12 this afternoon.
T’ville’s road to this afternoon was a 78-75 thriller over Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Wednesday night. Z-R beat Hamilton County’s JV team 73-63 last night.
One of the greatest HS games I ever witnessed was quoting Shooter Flach in Hoosiers was “That purgatory of a gym” we had at Thompsonville at the time. On February 7, 1984 Sean Conner scored 61 in a 97-89 victory for the Tornadoes. According to the IHSA website he was 27-35 from the field and 7-10 from the field. This is before the days of the three point line. He would have had 75-80 today. He was bombing from the center circle or the second 10 second line on the wing a lot in the old T’ville gym. Lost in the shuffle was a 42 point performance from long time Lady Redbird coach Matt Hampleman for the Tigers, and Greg Clark chipped in 31. Jerry Rea had 25 for the Tornadoes that night.
I shared a little history, now on to the keys to today’s game.
- Both Z-R coach Matt Morgan and Thompsonville coach Pete Gordon have a lot of mutual respect for each other. I talk to both of them frequently. This old geezer behind a computer monitor has a lot of respect for them both.
- The last time both squads met was in a consolation semi-final game where the Tigers were victorious with a 49-21 victory. I remember Jared Payne shutting down Brendan Whiting who exploded for 42 right before the tournament against Galatia. It was the best defensive performance for the years.
- Both teams basically have everyone back from last year, except 6’ 6” center Jesse Darnell for Thompsonville. For Z-R, Whiting is a shooter. All conference RB Steven Anderson is one heck of an athlete he is Whiting’s running mate and can drop some threes too. Cam Newton (yes he was C-Z-R’s QB) plays the three. Nolan Domineck started down low for the Tornadoes. The whole Tiger back court is back in Payne, Cory Wilce and Tyson Kessler, who has had a great tournament. Tiger Center Anthoney Darge made some starts last year.
- In the starting lineup has been Jakob Baxter down low for the Tornadoes. Reed Raubach has grown to 6’ 4” over the summer and has been starting for the Tigers. Corbin Fitch a 6’ 1” freshman started Wednesday night and scored 21 points for the Tigers.
- I have not watched the Tornadoes this year but I am going off blind speculation. I just think the Tigers size and the athleticism that Fitch brings to the floor will cause the Tornadoes match up problems. Jacob Dixon a 6 4” junior did not play against NCOE Wednesday night. It would not surprise me if he sees a lot of time this afternoon or even gets the start. Not very many 1A schools this year have the probable combination of putting kids 6’ 7” and a pair of guys that are 6’ 4”. The Tigers are big.
- For Thompsonville to win this afternoon they have to show up to play. It is easy to have a let down after a huge win I am not disrespecting the Tornadoes at all; I just see the Tigers matching up better with them.
I will say this at the end of every preview. I analyze in advance. Games are played on the hardwood. Being an alumnus, I have a tendency to see things through blue colored glasses.
Christopher Beats Webber Township
James Albert Cox – Sesser, IL
James Albert Cox, 78, of Sesser, IL passed away October 19, 2016 at Memorial Hospital, in Carbondale.
He was born April 27, 1938 in Harrisburg, IL the son of Lloyd Cox and Lola Mae (Upchurch) Cox.
He married Suella (McClellan) Cox and she survives of Sesser.
Mr. Cox is also survived by his children, Becky and Kevin Miller, of Sesser and Beth White and Jody Shaw, of Sesser.
He was known as “Papa” to his loving grandchildren Mike and Danielle White of Franklin, TN, Jesse and Mallory White of Pinckneyville, IL, Andrew and Lecsee White of Marion, Nicholas White of West Frankfort, Timothy and April Miller of Christopher, Bethany and Robert Mocaby of Marion; great-grandchildren Jackson, Gabe, Annistyn, Courtney, and one on the way in February, Grace; one brother, Jerry and Betty Cox, of Kentucky; nieces Janet and Bill Fletcher and their daughter BreeAnna, Anitra and Daniel Parker; nephew Jason and Heather Utley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Marie Golish and Mary Lou Cook and one nephew Stephen Ray.
Mr. Cox was a retired coalminer. He was an Army veteran and a member of Bear Point Free Will Baptist Church, in Sesser.
A memorial service will be held Saturday October 22, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Bear Point Free Will Baptist Church, in Sesser with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Alliegene (Hungate) Dudley – Benton, IL
Alliegene (Hungate) Dudley died Friday, September 16, 2016, at Helia Healthcare in Benton. She was 98, or as she would have put it, “almost 99”; she would have been 99 on October 15, so we will let her get away with that. Her passing was gentle and peace-filled, with her daughter and daughter-in-law beside her, which was exactly how she wished – nay, demanded – it.
Alliegene was born in Benton to the late Bessie (Corn) and Roy Hungate. She was a 1935 graduate of Benton Consolidated High School. Her first job out of high school was as a seamstress at the Immediate Cleaners, which was the beginning of a lifetime of talented sewing; during World War II she worked for the Franklin County Selective Service office. Sometime during this period she took flying lessons at the Benton airport, and earned her pilot’s license. After the war, she moved to California, living in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and eventually Mill Valley, where she resided for over 30 years. She worked for the Army Corps of Engineers, until the birth of her only child, when she devoted herself wholeheartedly to making a wonderful home and life for her sometimes wayward offspring. Her 1953 marriage to Raymond E. Dudley ended in divorce after 31 years, through no fault of her own. She returned to Benton in 1984. She had a great interest in genealogy, and was active in the Hungate Family Historical Society, an international organization. She took courses at Rend Lake College; she sewed, quilted and gardened; she was active in the Benton Garden Club; and in recent years, she attended the First Christian Church.
Alliegene was predeceased by her parents Roy and Bessie (Corn) Hungate, and her brothers Harold Hungate (the late Helen) and Billy Hungate (Christine). She is survived and deeply mourned by her daughter Deana Dudley and daughter-in-law Janet Fitzsimmons. Also surviving are six step-children from her marriage, Hazel Jones (the late Dick), Donna Elder (Ray), Eugene Dudley (Rita), John Dudley (Rita), Estella Lenhart (Chuck), and Lee Dudley (Anne). She had 21 grandchildren, and somewhere upwards of 44 great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by devoted nieces and nephews, Jack Hungate (Nora), Jane Allen (Ray), Patricia Hungate, Debbie Harshany, Michael Hungate and Becky Kalb (Tim.)
She was also survived by many friends who will miss her, especially Georgene McCarty and Cindy Britton, who have been the absolute epitome of Christian lovingkindness to Alliegene and her family for many years. We are very grateful. Mom would also want us to thank the girls she called her “angels” – all of the nurses, CNAs, and staff at Helia Healthcare, and Heritage Woods, who took such wonderful care of her. They will all remember her good nature and sweet smile.
Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home in Benton, IL.
Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2016, at Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 24, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., at the First Christian Church, 302 S. Main St., Benton, IL, with Rev. Kurt Sanders, officiating services.
Graveside Services will be held Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 2:30 p.m., at Brady Cemetery, Akin, IL, with Rev. Warren Schell officiating services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 302 South Main St., Benton, IL 62812 or to the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto, 115 Simpson Ave., Toranto, ON, M4K 1A1, Canada.
Kenneth Dale “Red” Hill – Benton
Benton, IL– Kenneth Dale “Red” Hill, age 81 of Benton, passed away at 10:09 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Per Mr. Hill’s wishes, private family services will be held, and there will be no visitation.
Arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Mr. Hill was born on September 10, 1934 in Benton, the son of Kenneth H. Hill and Effie M. (Loucks) Hill. He married the former Priscilla “Pat” Ponsetti on July 21, 1967 in Benton, and she survives.
He served his country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, during the Korean War.
Red worked 30-plus years and retired as a lineman with CIPS. He was a member of the I.B.E.W. Local 702.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of the Benton Elks Club and Boneyard Boccie Ball Club.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Priscilla “Pat” Hill of Benton; a step-daughter Jamie and husband Jimmy Neal of Benton; two grandchildren: Adam Neal and Abby Neal both of Benton; a niece Kimberly and husband Chuck Valdez of Anaheim, CA; a nephew John Wilkerson and wife Susan of College Park, MD.
Red was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister M. Gail Wilkerson and her husband Joseph W. Wilkerson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the organization of the donor’s choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Obituary – James Alan Taylor – Benton, IL
James Alan Taylor, 58, of Benton, IL passed away at 6:55 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2016 at Benton Rehab & Health Center.
He was born in Ottawa, IL on January 8, 1958, the son of Elmer James and Mary Athalia (Moore) Taylor.
He is survived by his wife Sandra (Lynn) Taylor. They were married on June 15, 1985.
Also surviving are his children, Mary Athalia Taylor, of Benton, William Taylor, of Benton and Michael Taylor, of Ohio; one sister Marinda Hornsby, of Ohio, one brother Kenneth Taylor, of Iowa and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with the Rev. Karl Barnfield officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery, in Benton. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13 at the funeral home.
Morton & Johnston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary – Evelyn Marie Kirkpatrick – Christopher, IL
Evelyn Marie Kirkpatrick, 78, of Christopher, IL passed away at 11:35 a.m. on January 6, 2016 at Franklin Hospital, in Benton, IL.
Evelyn was born on November 21, 1937 the daughter of Adam Kiselewski and Balbena (Ciglinski) Kiselewski.
She married Kenneth Kirkpatrick and he preceded her in death on December 21, 1977.
Evelyn was a retired coal miner and worked at Inland Steel Mine and Consol Mine in Sesser.
She is survived by her children, Kathleen Kirkpatrick, of Du Quoin, IL and Francis Kirkpatrick, of Pinckneyville, IL; grandchildren Johnathan Kirkpatrick, Gideon Kirkpatrick, Jordan Kirkpatrick and Kenneth Kirkpatrick; one brother, Charles Kiselewski, of Scheller. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Marvin Kirkpatrick, one daughter Pauline Kirkpatrick, one grandson David Kirkpatrick and one brother and one sister.
Evelyn’s wishes were to be cremated with no services.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home to help with expenses.
Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home, Sesser IL, is in charge of arrangements.
For more information go to www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Obituary – Clyde Carrol Treadwell – Mulkeytown, IL
Clyde Carrol Treadwell, 92, of Mulkeytown, IL passed away August 16, 2015 at his home.
He was born March 4, 1923 in Russellville, Arkansas, the son of Ernest Treadwell and Rebekah (Prince) Treadwell.
Clyde married lta (McConnaughay) Treadwell and she preceded in death on February 5, 1994.
He was a farmer and was also an Army veteran serving in World War II.
He is survived by his children, Caron and Terry Hall, of Mulkeytown, Fay and Jim Walborg, Sikeston, MO and Patty Brown, East Prairie, MO; grandchildren Terry and Randy Redding, Mulkeytown, Cindy Hall, Mulkeytown, Larry and Cindy Turley II, Ashland, TN, Samantha and Danny Cooper, Sikeston, MO, Randy, Kevin and Dawn Brown, Mulkeytown, Jason Michael and Nicole Brown, East Prairie, MO, Misty Treadwell, Christopher and Jessica Treadwell, Christopher.
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son Michael Wayne Treadwell, four brothers John Elbert Treadwell, Jess Norman Treadwell, James Delmar Treadwell, Alvie Joe Treadwell, and one sister Reba Thelma Wilburn
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 19. 2015 at Gilbert Funeral Home, in Christopher. Visitation will be Tuesdasy, August 18, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulkeytown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be to the Disabled American Veterans Association and will be accepted at the funeral home
Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher in in charge of arrangements. For more information fo to gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
