Several Franklin County basketball players are Lions Club All Stars
In what was one of the original All-Star games in the state of Illinois, the 39th Annual Lions Club All Star Games will be played tomorrow night at James “Hummer” Waugh gym on the campus of Rend Lake College.
Nathan Wheeler, Coordinator of Digital Media & Marketing for Rend Lake College had this to say about the event. “There was such an overwhelming response to the club’s guest list this year that it has forced a change in format. Instead of one boys Purple vs Gold game, there will be two boys games (30 minutes each), featuring two different Purple and Gold teams and 2 game MVP’S. The girls format is unchanged from previous years.”
“The event will include all the staples from previous years — Dunk Contest, Three Point Contests, Apparel & MVPs.”
Playing in the girls game from Franklin County are the following: Alexis Abney, Mikayla Abney, Ally Gisher and Kaylee Pedigo from Benton; Hannah Garascia, Jaylin Hayley; and Taylor Frank from Sesser-Valier-Waltonville; Maddie Gossett and Megan Wilson from Christopher; and Morgan Griffith from West Frankfort.
Playing in the boys games from Franklin County are the following: Austin Wills and Timmy Henson from Benton; Noah Allen and Austin Glodich from West Frankfort; Kaeleb Pedigo and Gabe Schimpf from Christopher and Brendan Whiting from Zeigler-Royalton.
Here is the full roster. The players from the Black Diamond, Southern Illinois River to River and the GEC will be in caps.
Girls Southern Illinois Lions Club All-Stars
GOLD TEAM HOME Roger Stieg (Centralia)
53 ALEXIS ABNEY (BENTON)
52 MAKALYA ABNEY (BENTON)
32 Brook Nossett (Centralia)
25 Brynn Rogers (Carbondale)
15 MAKALYA SMOTHERS (HERRIN)
22 MAGGIE CONNER (HERRIN)
12 ALOURA MOYARD (JOHNSTON CITY)
23 MAGGIE PRICE (JOHNSTON CITY)
4 TAYLOR STONER (MASSAC CO.)
20 Bria Meyer (Mt Vernon)
10 ANGEL JONES (MURPHYSBORO)
33 JANIE HOLLIE (Nashville)
15 Sydney Geurin (Salem)
3 HANNAH GARASCIA (SESSER-VALIER-WALTONVILLE)
Taylor Lyas (Cairo)
Ukari Posey (Cairo)
McKynlee Schwartz (Carbondale)
MEGAN BARRETT (CARTERVILLE)
MADDIE GOSSETT (CHRISTOPHER)
MEGHAN WILSON (CHRISTOPHER)
ELLIE BASLER (ANNA-JONESBORO)
Daneesha Carthell (Egyptian)
EMILY BLADES (HAMILTON CO.)
ADRIENNE WINEMILLER (HAMILTON CO.)
Abbey Livesay (Shawnee)
PURPLE TEAM AWAY Jeff Lonnon & Cody Hiller (Mt. Vernon)
12 ALLY GISCHER (BENTON)
23 KAYLEE PEDIGO (BENTON)
2 LAUREN VAUGHN (FAIRFIELD)
22 BRENNI TRIPP – (GOREVILLE)
20 EMMA DEATON (HERRIN)
23 HANNAH GROUTAGE (HERRIN)
2 NATALIE HOSMAN (MASSAC CO.)
24 India Wade (Meridian)
22 MIKALYA BRASEL (MURPHYSBORO)
2 LAUREN HEINZMAN (Mt. VERNON)
23 CAITLYN ANDERSON (PINCKNEYVILLE)
24 RAYGAN YATES (PINCKNEYVILLE)
22 Haley Gregg (Salem)
22 JAYLYN HALEY (SESSER-VALIER-WALTONVILLE)
44 TAYLOR FRANK (SESSER-VALIER-WALTONVILLE)
34 CALLIE CLAY (VIENNA)
Sharell Woods (Cairo)
Johnecia Kyles (Carbondale)
MORGAN COMBS (CARMI-WHITE COUNTY)
Latavia Maines (Centralia)
KATE SMITH (DuQUOIN)
SYDNEY WILLIAMS (HAMILTON CO.)
TONI CRISP (HARRISBURG)
Madi Ellet (Shawnee)
Allison Bass (Wayne City)
MORGAN GRIFFITH (WEST FRANKFORT)
BOYS Southern Illinois Lions Club All-Stars
GOLD TEAM (HOME) Coach Mike Mooneyham (Herrin)
TEAM ONE
12 D.J. SPELL (HERRIN)
2 JAKE HARTLINE (HERRIN)
2 Justin Shadowens (Marion)
32 Jacob Schmid (Marion)
21 Sam Swinford (Marion)
24 Dawson Berry (Centralia)
4 KAELEB PEDIGO (CHRISTOPHER)
20 BRODY WALKER (CARRIER MILLS)
34 Cameryn Curtis (Egyptian)
24 TIM MARTSON (Murphysboro)
33 Reid Frederking (Steeleville)
42 JAMIE LANCE (SESSER-VALIER)
31 Jackson Helm (Webber Township)
22 DARIAN ROUNDTREE (MASSAC CO.)
23 Dave Taylor (Cairo)
TEAM 2
11 AUSTIN WILLS (BENTON)
24 JAKE DOWNEN (HERRIN)
35 DALTON BUSH (HERRIN)
22 LUKE LAWRENCE (GALATIA)
14 MISHONT GIBBS (MURPHYSBORO)
24 E. J. THOMPSON (JOHNSTON CITY)
11 Byron Nesby (Meridian)
10 T. J. Nichols (Meridian)
24 Brenden Boles (Salem)
20 ADDISON BAXTER (SESSER-VALIER)
25 Andrew Grafton (Steeleville)
10 AUSTIN GLODICH (WEST FRANKFORT)
PURPLE TEAM (AWAY) Coach Justin Barrington (DuQuoin)
TEAM ONE
4 TIMMY HENSON (BENTON)
4 MATT RICE (CARMI–WHITE COUNTY)
12 Eli Cox (Carlyle)
3 BLAKE JACKSON (CARTERVILLE)
30 BRENDAN BEASLEY (CARTERVILLE)
50 TAYLOR HEIL (CARTERVILLE)
12 SAVION SMITH (CHESTER)
15 CALEB VOGEL (DuQUOIN)
50 BRADEN HEAPE (DuQUOIN)
32 ETHAN PARTRIGE (ELDORADO)
30 Quinton Kujawa (Mt Vernon)
10 HADEN HAGGEMEYER (Nashville)
30 RYAN BRINK (NASHVILLE)
45 BROGAN KEMP (NASHVILLE)
TEAM 2
24 JUSTICE HILL (CARRIER MILLS)
10 Jachai Webster (Centralia)
11 GABE SCHIMPF (CHRISTOPHER)
30 CALEB VAUGHN (CRAB ORCHARD)
11 TYLER WINTERS (HARDIN CO.)
32 Jabare Patrick (Meridan)
14 MATT LONG (NCOE)
34 COOPER WELLS (NCOE)
13 CHARLES FARMER (SESSER-VALIER)
13 Ike McPhail (Waltonville)
24 Zane Wilson (Waltonville)
4 Eric Green (Wayne City)
42 Chad Dickey (Wayne City)
11 BRENDAN WHITING (ZEIGLER-ROYALTON)
2016 Results:
Boys | Purple 139 – Gold 107
Coaches – Eric Stallman, Kevin Cox
Game MVP – Roi’Yell Nesbitt (Mt. Vernon)
Slam Dunk Champ – Jarrett Sims (Meridian)
3-Point Shootout Champ – Kyle Cox (Dongola)
Girls | Gold 82 – Purple 76
Coaches – Mary Alice Jenkis, DeAirdre Dagg
Game MVP – Avery English (Carterville)
3-Point Shootout Champ – Cortini Lockhart (Centralia)
William Smothers – Benton
William “Bill” Smothers, 59, of Benton IL, passed away at 12:28 a.m., Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, IL, surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born on September 25, 1957, to Clarence “Doc” and Mildred (Scrutchfield) Smothers in Benton, IL. Bill lived in Benton for most of his life. He loved his family and friends to fullest and always enjoyed spending his days with them. Especially his grandson Brendon.
His generosity, love for others and playful nature is what will always be remembered by his family and friends. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother and will be dearly missed. A mark of a truly great man is one that touches the life of others and leaves them better for knowing him. Bill most definitely did that.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman and an exceptional pool player.
William is survived by his daughter, Lacey Smothers of Benton, IL; one grandson, Brendon Jones; two sisters, Sandi (Tom) Schmidt, Debra (Lenny) Holthaus; and one brother, Randy (Linda) Smothers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence “Doc” and Mildred Smothers, two brothers, Gary Smothers and Jim Smothers and one sister, Susan Wilson.
Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 31, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home, 301 South Main St., Benton, IL.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with Pastor Roger Webb, officiating.
Burial will take place in the Jones Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Pate Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
Significant Weather Advisory for Jackson, Perry, Union and Alexander Counties
Special Weather Statement…correction National Weather Service Paducah KY 112 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017 ILZ080-084-088-092-KYZ001-MOZ087-111-112-114-301845- Perry IL-Alexander IL-Jackson IL-Union IL-Fulton KY- Cape Girardeau MO-New Madrid MO-Scott MO-Mississippi MO- 112 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017 …
SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EASTERN PERRY…WESTERN UNION… EASTERN JACKSON…ALEXANDER…WESTERN FULTON…WESTERN MISSISSIPPI… SCOTT…NEW MADRID AND EASTERN CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTIES UNTIL 145 PM CDT… At 108 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Ware to near Portageville. Movement was north at 40 mph. Half inch hail and winds of 40 mph, up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms. Locations impacted include… Cape Girardeau, Carbondale, Sikeston, Murphysboro, Du Quoin, Charleston, Scott City, Anna, Portageville, East Prairie, New Madrid, Jonesboro, Lilbourn, Miner, Benton, De Soto, Cobden, Elkville, Bertrand and Hurst.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Paducah. && A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for southern and south central Illinois…western Kentucky…and southeastern Missouri. LAT…LON 3643 8974 3750 8954 3822 8921 3821 8917 3821 8915 3809 8912 3795 8918 3784 8915 3650 8939 3646 8947 3650 8953 3643 8955 3640 8967 TIME…MOT…LOC 1808Z 200DEG 35KT 3750 8953 3651 8971 $$ Smith
All of Southern Illinois under an enhanced risk of Severe Weather
National Weather Service Paducah KY image.
This afternoon it could be a very volatile situation weather wise. The line of storms that was supposed to be on top of us that caused some severe weather a few hundred miles to our west fizzled out. This will cause more fuel for the atmosphere.
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman OK, has all of Southern Illinois an an Enhanced (level three of five) risk of severe weather.
Graphic from the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK showing the tornado threat
Instead of a line, super cell development will be likely, instead of a line. Unfortuately, the chance of tornadoes will be higher. Dr. Greg Forbes has the TORCON level at a four still. The storm prediction center is predicting a 10 percent chance of a tornado in a 25 mile radius of us here in Franklin County.
The large hail and damaging thunderstorm wind threat is 30% in a 25 mile radius, for this afternoon. All these percentages might seem small, but being under an enhanced risk is rare. It is anticipated by several in the weather community the risk can be upgraded to a moderate later this morning.
Here is the Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service in Paducah KY:
Here is the damaging thunderstorm wind probability map by SPC. The map for large hail is very similar.
.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight There is a risk of severe thunderstorms today. The storms will be capable of large hail, damaging winds and possibly tornadoes. The area with the highest probability for severe storms will be east of the Mississippi River. The time frame of concern is from midday through late afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Friday through Wednesday There is a chance of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon through Monday morning, and then again Wednesday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
Looking at several weather models, as well as the opinion of the meteorologists in all three TV stations in this market, is the timing will be from Noon-3:00 P.M. for Franklin County.
The models are showing a good possibility of super-cell thunderstorm development. There is the possibility these storms can develop and intensify rather quickly. They are more likely to have rotation.
This will not be your typical squall line event. There will be a line that will form when the storms are east of here. Because of this, advance warning could be less.
It would be a good idea for schools and businesses to go over their tornado safety plan. I am not saying that we are going to have an event like we had a few weeks ago. However, there is a high likelihood of a tornado warning being issued. It would also be wise to take precautions in case there is a power outage.
There will be frequent updates throughout the day. Keep abreast of this situation from your favorite media source. As of this time, I will be monitoring the radar all day.
I will post when a watch is issued on the website. When warnings start rolling in, time might not allow me to post things on the website. I will post them on the Facebook page.
David Alan Mabry – Benton
David Alan Mabry, age 47, of Benton IL, passed away at 7:22 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2017, in an automobile accident near Bonnie.
David was born on September 23, 1969 in Benton, the son of Billy C. Mabry and Patsy (Howdeshell) Mabry. He married the former Sandy Thatcher on November 23, 2003, and she survives.
David was baptized at a young age at the Church of God in Bradley, IL.
He enjoyed fishing, spending time with family, drawing, and he enjoyed being a tattoo artist.
David is survived by his wife Sandy Mabry of Benton; a son Trey Alan Mabry of Bradley, IL; two step-children Chris Shultz of Bradley, IL, Stephanie Shultz of Chicago; his mother Patsy Mabry of St. Anne, IL; three sisters: Lisa Gebo of Bradley, IL, Karin Garcia of Kankakee, IL, Cynthia Ryan and husband Patrick of Bradley, IL; three brothers:Steven Mabry and wife Marianne of Christopher, Billy Mabry and wife Tricia of Texas, Brian Lethoit of Hurst, IL; three aunts: Beverley Neal of Benton, Karen Foutch of Du Quoin, Donna Mabry of Benton; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father; paternal grandmother Wilma Mabry; maternal grandmother Lucille Browning; brother-in-law Ron Gebo; uncle Buddy Mabry; uncle Paul Neal.
Private Family Services will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2017.
Cremation services will be accorded.
Arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of David, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
‘Wild Bill’ documentary spotlights Franklin County icon
Still shot to the introduction to the Wild Bill documentary. (Ethan Talley photo)
Rangers shut out Hamco
McLEANSBORO, IL- The Benton Rangers shut out the Hamilton County Foxes yesterday 7-0 in high school baseball action.
Ian McMachon and Tyson Houghland homered for the Rangers.
Benton will be in action this afternoon against Mundelein at Evalodi Field. Game time is 4:30
Schimpf has 10 K’s in as the Tornadoes beat Seneca
ZEIGLER, IL- Gabe Schimpf, coming of a three homer day against W-S-V Saturday, strikes out 10, and goes 2-3 at the plate as Z-R-C defeats Seneca 4-2 in high school baseball action yesterday. Dalton Humphrey picks up the save for the Tornadoes.
Along with Schimpf’s two hits, Shane McKowen, Kaleb Pedigo, and Steven Anderson have a base hit each for Z-R-C.
The Tornadoes travel 10 miles south on 148 to face the Herrin Tigers at 4:30 this afternoon.
