Ruby Carter - Benton, IL Ruby Carter, 88, of Benton, IL, died at 8:05 p.m. Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Helia Healthcare in Benton. Ms. Carter was born on August 18, 1924 in Hamilton County, IL the daughter of Thomas Carter and Martha (Launius) Carter. Ruby was a homemaker and a member of the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church in Benton. Surviving relatives include one brother, John Carter, Milan, IL, a nephew, Thomas Carter, Nashville, TN, and a great-nephew, Travis Carter, Dallas, TX. Ms. Carter was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Herbert and Delmar Carter. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a. m. Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Benton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a. m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Chris Hammonds officiating. Burial will be in the Brady Cemetery, Akin, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brady Cemetery or the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church and will be accepted at the funeral home. Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook.