Carmi Times Thu Nov 12 Carmi, Ill. - Helen V. Beck, 88, Carmi, passed away at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 at Deaconess Hospice Center in Evansville, Ind. She was born July 15, 1921 in Crossville, the daughter of John and Ora Ann (Stills) Ridenour. She married Clarence Chris "Johnny" Beck June 13, 1942, and he preceded her in death Dec. 24, 1998. She was the kitchen supervisor at Carmi Township Hospital and Skilled Care Unit for 17 years. She attended First United Methodist Church in Carmi. She was an avid supporter of the White County Senior Citizens Center. Surviving are a niece, Dorothy Tompkins of Madisonville, Ky., and two nephews, Denny and Sue Beck of Evansville, Ind., and Byron and Kathy Beck of Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Ridenour. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi, the Rev. Gary Feldman officiating. Burial will be in North Maple Ridge Cemetery in Carmi. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. true Loading commenting interface...