January 2014

Betty June Forby, 88, of Benton, died at 5:35 a.m. Saturday, May 24. 2014, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.

Mrs. Forby was born on July 27, 1925, in Alto Pass, the daughter of Gus Elkins and Maude Ethel Miller Elkins.

She married Paul E. Forby on Aug. 27, 1943. He preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 2008.

She worked as a nurse's aide at Franklin Hospital in Benton prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Steel City Baptist Church. She was also a housewife.

Dustin Riley “DC” Cunningham, 29, of Anna, died at 11:36pm Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2014 at home.

A Springfest celebration is planned Saturday, May 24, in Alto Pass.

Activities are planned from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Springfest is presented with the support of event sponsors and the Alto Pride Community Group.

Here's a look at the schedule for Springfest:

8 a.m. to 4 p.m., trade fair. Silent auction in the community center.

9 a.m., parade.

10 a.m., fire department water fights.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., treasure hunt, dunk tank, bounce house, games.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., barbeque meal in the community center.

Donald Lee Woods, 75, of Batavia, and formerly of Anna, died Saturday, May 24, 2014.

He was born on May 30, 1938, in Anna, the son of Lawrence and Lois Hankla Woods.

He married Wanda Lee Spurlock on Nov. 24, 1956, in Anna.

He worked at General Mills in West Chicago for 52 years before his retirement in 2013. He dedicated his life to the company, never missing a day of work for 42 years.

He was an avid country music fan. He liked riding his motorcycle, gardening and his family.