Rangerettes win nail biter at Carmi-White Co. Friday
Avery fires two hit shutout against Carmi-White County on Friday
Benton’s Zach Avery fires a two hitter against Carmi-White County on Friday. (SI Prosepcts 16U Facebook page)
Leonard Chwarczinski – Christopher
Leonard Chwarczinski, 65, of Christopher passed away on Saturday March 25, 2017 at 11:05 AM at the Herrin Hospital.
Leonard was born on November 2, 1951 in Christopher, to Joseph and Anna (Krolikowski) Chwarczinski.
He is survived by his children George and Julie Chwarczinski of St Louis, Mo, Joseph and Jeanine Chwarczinski of Boonville, IN, and Amanda Fraley of Herrin; grandchildren Mikayla Chwarczinski, Aaron Chwarczinski, Ava Chwarczinski, Jonathon Chwarczinski, Izaiah Fraley, Jolene Fraley, and Harley Hardin; four brothers Robert Chwarczinski, David Chwarczinski, James Chwarczinski, and Paul Chwarczinski.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial Service will be on Thursday March 30, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Thursday March 30, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website at www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Darline McNeil – Sesser
Darline F. McNeil 87, of Sesser IL, went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2017.
She was born May 3, 1929 in Sesser, IL to Eddie and Marie (Clapp) Bunton and they precede her in death.
After attending the one room Bear Point School and graduating Sesser high school, Darline attended Alton Memorial Nursing School, graduating in 1950. This began a lifelong career as a Registered Nurse. Darline worked at Miner’s Hospital in Christopher, IL and dedicated nearly 40 years of care giving at Franklin Hospital in Benton, IL.
In 1958, she married Harry J. McNeil of Herrin, devoting 19 years of love and compassion, caring for him until his death in 1977.
Darline was a lifelong member of Bear Point Free Will Baptist Church in Sesser. She was the pianist / organist for over 30 years at Bear Point and played for an untold number of weddings and funerals throughout the Sesser area. In years gone by, she was the leader of the Bear Point Youth Group where she was affectionately referred to as “The Warden.”
Darline lead a full and very self-sufficient life caring for her family and those in the community and always tried to answer those “Nurse” questions that people came to her with.
Her brother and sister-in- law survive, W. A. “Sonny” and Marjorie Bunton of Sesser, and a special Aunt, Ms. Marie Clapp of Christopher. “Her Kids,” nephew Ralph Bunton (Cathy), nieces Virginia McCann and Mona Lappin (Mark) all of Sesser also survive.
Aunt Dar / Ami, is also survived by her great nephews and nieces, Rachel Bunton-West, Ross Bunton (Liz), Matthew Lappin (Brittany), Jared Blaylock, Josh Bunton (Jenny), Marcus Lappin (Reed), JB McCann (Sara), Meagan Bunton and Jake McCann, as well as many great-great, nephews, nieces and cousins.
Funeral services will be Wednesday March 29, 2017at 1:00 P.M., at Bear Point Free Will Baptist Church in Sesser, with Rev. Larry Cook officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at the church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brayfield-Gilbert funeral home in Sesser. For more information, or to share a memory, please visit their website at gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Bear Point Church Youth Group or a worthy charity of the donor’s choice.
The family would like to thank, Hospice of Southern Illinois, the physicians and especially the nursing staff at Herrin Hospital for their care and thoughtfulness.
Severe weather threat for today
WPSD TV- Paducah KY graphic
As you can see in the graphic above, Franklin County is split between the area of having a slight to a marginal risk for severe weather.
The main threat for today’s storms is damaging thunderstorm winds. There might be some small hail. The tornado threat at this time is minimal.
The main ingredient today will be instability. We have a line of storms that are on top of us now. These will be non severe with some rumbles of thunder. If the sun comes out after these and juices the atmosphere, the severe threat today will be much greater.
Here is the hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY
.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight Thunderstorms are possible over all or part of the outlook area today and tonight. A few storms may become severe mainly this afternoon and evening with damaging winds and large hail being the primary hazards. A tornado or two is not out of the question. Otherwise locally heavy downpours and lightning will be the primary hazards.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Tuesday through Sunday Thunderstorms are possible over all or part of the outlook area Wednesday night, Thursday, and Thursday night. Widespread severe weather is not expected at this time. Locally heavy downpours and lightning will be the primary hazards.
From early this afternoon on, I will be able to keep you informed. The Facebook page will be the best way to receive watches and warnings. I will try to put them on the website as well if time allows. -sd
South Carolina was never supposed to get this far, and neither was Frank Martin
South Carolina coach Frank Martin is a South Carolina legend, and fastly becoming a household name nationwide. (USA Today photo.)
Slight risk of severe weather for tomorrow Monday
The Storm Prediction center in Norman OK has Southern Illinois placed under a slight risk of severe weather for tomorrow. The slight risk boundary runs from points south and east from Chester to Mt. Carmel.
The main threat, for tomorrow afternoon and evening, will be large hail and damaging winds. Here is the latest hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service in Paducah KY.
.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight Thunderstorms are possible over all or part of the outlook area late tonight. Locally heavy downpours and lightning will be the primary hazards.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Monday through Saturday Thunderstorms are possible over all or part of the outlook area Monday through Monday evening. A few storms may become severe during the afternoon and evening hours with damaging winds and large hail being the primary hazards. Otherwise Locally heavy downpours and lightning will be the primary hazards. Thunderstorms are possible over all or part of the outlook area from Wednesday night through Thursday. Locally heavy downpours and lightning will be the primary hazards.
Please follow the Facebook page throughout the day for updates on the potential for tomorrow.
Glenford “Bud” Berrong – Benton
Glenford Leon “Bud” Berrong, age 79, of Benton, passed away at 6:48 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Marion, IL.
Glenford Leon Berrong was born on November 22, 1937 in Hamilton County, IL, the son of Jake V. Berrong and Cecil Marie (Halliday) Berrong. He married the former Sharon J. Hill on August 30, 1957 in Palacios, TX, and she survives.
Bud worked as a carpenter for over 20 years. He previously worked as a coal miner, where he worked for eleven years at Freeman #4, and he was a member of the UMWA.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Berrong is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Sharon Berrong of Benton; a son Bradley Berrong and wife Nickey of Benton; grandsons: Shawn Blades and wife Penny of Benton, Billy Blades and wife Alisha of Harrisburg; five great-grandchildren; two sisters: Glendeen Chaney, Jeanie Smoot and husband John, all of Benton; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and an infant brother.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton, where Military Rites will be honored by the Benton American Legion Post #280, the V.F.W. Post #2671 and the U.S. Air Force. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Feed the Children, P.O. Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101-0036, and will be accepted at the visitation and graveside services.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Bud, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
Du Quoin police searching for attempted murder, home invasion suspect
Trayvon Johnson who is wanted for multiple crimes including attempted murder in Perry County. He is believed to be in the Carbondale area.
