Winton Eugene "Gene" Rush, 74, of Norris City, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022. He was born on March 14, 1948 in Springerton, IL, the son of Robert W. and Kathryn Rush. Gene owned and operated Rush Marathon in Enfield for many years, and later Rush's Station in McLeansboro, Illinois. He was a Christian and was a Past Master and member of the Enfield Masonic Lodge. Gene served in the United States Army during Vietnam. Gene is survived by his sister, Kay Smith of Paducah, KY, and a nephew, Shane Smith of Kevil, KY. He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Brandon Rush; and a brother, Stewart Wayne Rush. Funeral services for Gene Rush will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Stendeback Funeral Home in Enfield where Masonic Rites will be performed. Burial will follow at Springerton Cemetery with full military honors by the Carmi American Legion and VFW. Family and friends may visit from 10:00 a,m, until time of service on Saturday, October 2
Gary Joe Allen, 67, of Norris City, IL, passed away at 5:40 a.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. Gary was born on May 25, 1954, in Carmi, IL, the son of Willard and Shirley Ann (Melvin) Allen Jr. Until his passing, Gary was the Manager of Southern Illinois Lumber Company in Norris City. He began his career there in 1978, working first in the yard, and moved quickly to manager in 1982. For the last forty-three years Gary warmed hearts with his kind smile, and bodies with Southern Illinois Lumber sweatshirts. He often gave good-natured pestering to all his customers and friends and was known to spoil children of all ages with candy and other sweet treats. Gary was indeed a social butterfly and never met a stranger; he used his kind words and quick wit to light up the lives of those he encountered. Gary was a longtime member of Springerton Christian Church, he was also a member of The Norris City Lions Club, Norris City Athletic Association, Vi