Anyone know who her parents were? From: Larry Lance [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 10:05 AM To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: FW: BATTS, Olive (DEATH) BENTON -- Olive Roberta Batts, 100, died at 2 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2014, in Stonebridge Senior Living Center in Benton. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will be in Tower Heights Cemetery in West Frankfort. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr. 23, 2014
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2014 2:53 AM WEST FRANKFORT -- Lewis L. Smith of Elk Grove Village, IL, formerly of West Frankfort, died April 11, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. He was born Oct. 4, 1933, in West Frankfort, to Curtis and Freda (nee Day) Smith. Lew is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia (nee Earl); daughter, Lynn; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Christine; and his best buddy and grandson, Brian, all of Elk Grove; brothers-in-law, George Earl of Elk Grove, and John Earl of West Frankfort; sisters-in-law, Joy Roth of Herrin and Anita Earl of Westchester; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Paul; parents-in-law, George and Faye Earl of Zeigler; brothers-in-law, Carl Earl of Westchester, Dr. Daniel Roth of Herrin, and sister-in-law Marlene North Earl of Elk Grove. Lew was the owner of Premier Plastics Corp., in Elk Grove for 35 years. He was an <http://www.legacy.com/memorial-sites/army/?personid=170771641&affiliateID=1 738> Army veteran at the end of the <http://www.legacy.com/memorial-sites/korean-war/?personid=170771641&affilia teID=1738> Korean War and stationed in Panama. He was a commissioner on Elk Grove Park District Board for 18 years, a member of Small Business Board of Illinois Manufacturer's Association, and active in other local civic organizations. A celebration of his life will be Saturday, April 26, in Fox Run Golf Links in Elk Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the <http://media2.legacy.com/adlink/5306/1494161/0/3380/AdId=1862389;BnId=1;iti me=325911500;ku=1349329;key=COYCADA;nodecode=yes;link=http:/www.legacy.com/o bituaries/thesouthern/condolences-charities.aspx?keyword=coycada&pid=1707716 41> charity of your choice . Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr. 24, 2014
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2014 8:40 AM Phyllis J. McNary (Price), 76, of Marion IL, comfortably passed away surrounded by her family on April 20, 2014, at 7:40 a.m. Phyllis was born January 30, 1938, in Marion to Orvil and Syliva Price of Johnson City, IL. She graduated from Johnson City High School in 1956, and lived her adult life as a proud single mother raising three children. Her lifelong talents and passions included cooking, sewing, quilting and home decorating. She spent her retirement years fearlessly traveling to visit her children and grandchildren in numerous locations including San Antonio, Chicago, Philadelphia, Oklahoma City, Little Rock, Niagara Falls, Albuquerque, Washington, D.C., St. Louis, and Toronto, Canada. She used her creative talents making quilts, blankets, curtains, and other lovely home interior designs for her family. She was also known for her home cooking and delicious meals including chicken and dumplings and blackberry cobbler. Committed to her family, she was a kind, gentle nurturing mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed. Phyllis enjoyed her work as the Fabric Department Manager at Walmart for 20 years, retiring in 1998. She was dedicated and loyal to her Walmart family, eagerly anticipating monthly luncheons with her fellow retired friends. She was also a member of the Lake Creek Baptist Church in Johnson City, and a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Marion. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, and older brother, Gary Price. She is survived by son Randy McNary and wife Claudia of O’Fallon, IL; daughter Gayle McNary and long-time significant other Kevin McAllister of Belleville, IL; daughter Jill Nuppenau (McNary) and husband Wes of Sugar Grove, IL. Further survivors include granddaughters Gabrielle, Erin and Samantha McNary of O’Fallon, IL; grandsons Ryan and Grant Nuppenau of Sugar Grove, IL; sister-in-law Susie Price of Pittsburg, IL; niece Glenda Marrs and husband Dave of West Frankfort, IL; nephew Larry Price and wife Randi of Pittsburg, IL; niece Dixie Bailey (Price) and husband Gary of Columbia, IL; niece Kim Cutsinger (Price) and husband Jason of Thompsonville, IL; and many close loving relatives. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 11 am at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Lake Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5 – 8 pm at the funeral home. For those who prefer memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, IL 62959.
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2014 2:57 AM Glenda D. Conner, age 70, of Sesser, Illinois passed away 3:23 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at her home in Sesser. Glenda was born October 29, 1943 in Valier Illinois a daughter of Orval and Lillian L. (Quillman) Eubanks. She married Tom G. Conner and he survives in Sesser. Glenda had worked as a home health care giver for many years. She was of the Pentecostal Faith. Graveside Funeral services for Glenda D. Conner will be held 1 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2014 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser with Mr. Clydell Williams officiating. Mrs. Conner is survived by her husband Tom Conner of Sesser; children, Bruce Conner of Phoenix, Arizona, Rhonda Dunbar of Benton, Kevin Conner of Herrin and Tommy Conner Jr. and wife Penny of Mulkeytown; brother, Terry Eubanks and wife Patti of Zeigler; and also several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jerome "J.D." Carl Eubanks and a nephew Dennis Eubanks. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville where you may call 618-279-7272 for further information.
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2014 3:02 AM (Photo) Jerry D. Martie, 74, of Elkville, passed away at 8:30 P.M., Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the Kindred Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Jerry had been an electrician at Consol #5 Coal Mine and Kellog Dock. He was born August 4, 1939 at Hallidayboro, IL, the son of Clarence and Juanita A. (Halstead) Martie. He married Sue Fox on November 26, 1959 at Elkville, IL and she survives. He is survived by his wife of Elkville, three children - Dale L. Martie and wife Bettie of Tennessee, Julie Martie and Doug Martie, both of Florida, five grandchildren - Jason, Bruce, Julie, Abbie and Bryan, seven great grandchildren, one brother - Lindell Martie and wife Iris of Ramsey, IL, aunt - Phyllis (Lloyd) Loucks of Christopher, sister-in-law - Charlotte Baker of Murphysboro, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Scott Slone and Rev. Darryl Williams officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 8 P.M., Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin. Burial will be in the Elkville Cemetery at Elkville. Friends may make memorials to the Elkville Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home. SOURCE: Searby Funeral Home Website, Du Quoin, IL
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 9:40 PM Doris Lee Irvin, 84, of Benton, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the Leffler - Poulson Funeral Home of Benton, with Rev. Ken Petty officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the funeral home. Doris Lee Irvin was born on December 20, 1929 in Logan, Illinois, the daughter of Velmar Winget and Virginia (Toms) Winget. She married Kenneth M. "Sam" Irvin in 1946 and he preceded her in death in March of 1999. Mrs. Irvin worked as a school cook in Logan, and would later work for the Joan Claire Dress Factory in Benton, and would work and retire from Petroff Packing Company in Benton. She attended Grace Awakening Church in Benton. Doris loved her family. She is survived by four children: Danny Irvin and wife Connie of Benton, Kenny Irvin and wife Sue of Benton, Dale Irvin and wife Pam of Benton, Sandra (Irvin) Beaty of Flowery Branch, Georgia; nine grandchildren: Stacey and husband Jim Overturf, Jera and husband Danny Sheeks, Brandi and husband Matt Malkovich, Anitra and husband Jimmy Steckenrider, Garrett Irvin, Ryan Unger and wife Emily, Alison and husband Brandon Anthis, Justin Beaty and wife Courtney, Jordan Beaty and wife Amanda; sixteen great-grandchildren: Ethan Overturf and wife Megan, Josie Overturf, Brittney and Amanda Doxsie, Connor Foltz, Dylan Sheeks, Mila Malkovich, T.J. Eubanks, Dylan Hartley, Cole Forby and wife Emily, Trace Steckenrider, Tyler Steckenrider, Mason Unger, Payton Anthis, Alaina Anthis, Trent Beaty, Trey Beaty, Tyler Beaty, Tristan Beaty, and Alexis Beaty. Mrs. Irvin was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers: Leon Winget and Leslie Winget, an infant brother and an infant sister. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Awakening Church of Benton and will be accepted at the funeral home. To leave online condolences or to view the obituary, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
Dale, I don't recognize the house or the people in the photo, but Sesser did have at least two hotels in it's early days, the Webb Hotel, and the Grand Central Hotel. There was also a few second story rooming houses located above 1st floor business. Bob Loman -----Original Message----- From: Dale Houseworth <[email protected]> To: ilfrankl <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, Apr 23, 2014 4:06 pm Subject: [ILFRANKL] Home in Sesser Illinois I have a old photo of a house in Sesser Illinois. It was supposed to be near a hotel. I didn't know Sesser ever had a hotel. I don't know who the family is in the photo. If anyone would like a scan of the photo let me know and I will e-mail it to you. I sent a scan already to Bob Loman & Pat Corona too see if they had any idea who or where the house was located. Later, Dale ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
I have a old photo of a house in Sesser Illinois. It was supposed to be near a hotel. I didn't know Sesser ever had a hotel. I don't know who the family is in the photo. If anyone would like a scan of the photo let me know and I will e-mail it to you. I sent a scan already to Bob Loman & Pat Corona too see if they had any idea who or where the house was located. Later, Dale
Dale My family is Ellis Gulley. I don't think it is my family as I don't think they ever lived in town, but would like to see the picture just in case. Thanks for sharing. Nancy Barton Bowers [email protected] [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: Dale Houseworth [mailto:[email protected]] To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:05:46 -0500 Subject: [ILFRANKL] Home in Sesser Illinois I have a old photo of a house in Sesser Illinois. It was supposed to be near a hotel. I didn't know Sesser ever had a hotel. I don't know who the family is in the photo. If anyone would like a scan of the photo let me know and I will e-mail it to you. I sent a scan already to Bob Loman & Pat Corona too see if they had any idea who or where the house was located. Later, Dale ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [1][email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message References 1. file://localhost/tmp/tmppwCP9C.html
Sandy, Yep I got them reversed! Thats what happens when you are up late working on these folks. LOL Born 29 Dec. 1790 Died 8 Nov. 1870. I cant even find this stone now. It may be buried under the ground. Working on probing for stones but this is a slow job and takes time. This stone was on a list that the DAR did of Browning Hill many years ago. Thanks, Dale On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 12:15 PM, Sandy Bauer <[email protected]>wrote: > Dale, I think you surely got his death wrong or else birth and death > dates are reversed? > > On 4/23/2014 5:31 AM, Dale Houseworth wrote: > > This man is buried at Browning Hill Cemetery. Does anyone have any > > information on him? > > > > G G MILLER > > 8 Nov. 1870 > > 29 Dec. 1790 > > > > > > Thanks For the help, Dale > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >
Dale, I think you surely got his death wrong or else birth and death dates are reversed? On 4/23/2014 5:31 AM, Dale Houseworth wrote: > This man is buried at Browning Hill Cemetery. Does anyone have any > information on him? > > G G MILLER > 8 Nov. 1870 > 29 Dec. 1790 > > > Thanks For the help, Dale > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 12:20 AM BENTON -- Olive Roberta Batts, 100, died at 2 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2014, in Stonebridge Senior Living Center in Benton. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will be in Tower Heights Cemetery in West Frankfort. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr. 23, 2014
This man is buried at Browning Hill Cemetery. Does anyone have any information on him? G G MILLER 8 Nov. 1870 29 Dec. 1790 Thanks For the help, Dale
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 2:15 PM Southern Illinoisan Newspaper, Carbondale, IL April 17, 2014 Michael Stafko, 65, of Mulkeytown, Illinois passed away at 2:04 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at his home with his loving family at his side. Michael was born September 27, 1948 in Royalton to George and Evelyn (Childers) Stafko. He married Valeria Jean Issler October 4, 1968 in Christopher. Together they enjoyed 45 years of marriage. She survives in Mulkeytown. Other survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and John Steven Vaughn of Carterville, a son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Heather Stafko of Freeburg; his mother, Evelyn Stafko of Royalton; a brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Raylene Stafko of Royalton; six grandchildren, Blake, Haden, Carter and Maryn Vaughn of Carterville and Tyler and Camden Stafko of Freeburg; a niece, Jill (Stafko) McKinney, a nephew, Jon Stafko all of Royalton; two great nephews, Nicholas and Cole McKinney and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his father, George Stafko. Mike graduated from Zeigler-Royalton High School in 1966; Mr. Stafko was a Deacon of the Church of Christ at Minor in Mulkeytown. He proudly served his country in the Ninth Infantry in Viet Nam War and was stationed at Schofield Barracks Army Base in Hawaii until he was honorably discharged in October of 1970. Upon returning home, Mike worked at the Blue Bell Packing Company in DuQuion. He then was employed as a Roof Bolter by Old Ben 21 Mine for 13 years. Mike continued working seven more years as Mine Examiner for Kerr McGee Mine in Galatia. Mike was an avid gardener, hunter and fisherman with a great love for the outdoors. He especially enjoyed attending his children’s and grandchildren’s ball games. Funeral services for Mr. Stafko will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2014 at Vantrease Funeral Home in Zeigler with Brother Don Wright officiating. Burial with military honors courtesy of the Zeigler and Orient American Legions, the West Frankfort VFW and Marion National Guard Flag detail will be at Zeigler Cemetery. Visiting hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. p.m., Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Stafko are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc., 204 Halfway Road, Marion, IL 62959. Visit <https://us-mg6.mail.yahoo.com/neo/www.vantreasefuneralhome.com> www.vantreasefuneralhome.com for more information and to sign the online register book.
Thanks Mary. I'm still trying to sort out the children from these various marriages. I see Silas Williams death record shows his father was Sanford Williams. Could this be William Sanford Williams b abt 1805 NC who married Mary Jane Waggoner 16 Jan 1846 FCI ?? Silas death record states his mother's maiden name was Shelton but I can't find a marriage like that. 1850 FCI census shows Wm. S. Williams age 45 with 6 older children from obviously previous marriage and wife named Mary age 20 with Silas Williams age 1. By 1860 census in Williamson Co, IL, Silas is now age 12. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 Name: Silas Williams Birth Date: 14 Oct 1847 Birth Place: Williamson County, Ill Death Date: 26 May 1926 Death Place: Mount Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois Burial Date: 28 May 1926 Death Age: 78 Occupation: Retired Farmer Race: White Marital Status: M Gender: Male Father Name: Sanford Mother Name: Shelton Spouse Name: Jane Williams FHL Film Number: 1613364 Sandy On 4/22/2014 7:29 AM, Mary wrote: > Will of JANE WILLIAMS - Will Book B - Jefferson County, Illinois - October 1, 1928 > > (Henrietta Jane (Shelton) Shelton Williams > > I JANE WILLIAMS in the County of Jefferson and State of Illinois being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life do therefore make ordain publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament. > > FIRST I order and direct that my Executor hereinafter named pay all my just debts and funeral expenses as soon after my deceased as conveniently may be. > > SECOND After the payment of such funeral expenses and debts I give devise and bequeath unto the children of my first marriage as follows: Edna JOHNSON, George SHELTON and the heirs of Peter SHELTON deceased as follows: Frank SHELTON, Josie CUREL, Lennie MARTIN, Clark SHELTON and Lillie May SIMPSON daughter of Florence SIMPSON deceased a daughter of Peter SHELTON and unto Florence JOHNSON, Francis M. WILLIAMS, Albert WILLIAMS, Otis WILLIAMS, Weaver WILLIAMS and Eva ADAMS children of my last marriage with Silas W. WILLIAMS deceased, and unto the heirs of William WILLIAMS deceased a son of my deceased husband, Silas W. WILLIAMS by a former marriage as follows: Pearl HICKS, Minnie SINKS, Clarance WILLIAMS and Clyde WILLIAMS each child to share equally and the children of deceased children to receive only the share that its deceased parent would have received if living. > > LASTLY I make constitute and appoint Albert WILLIAMS without bond to be Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former Wills by me made. > > In witness thereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Seal the first day of October in the year of our Lord and One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty Eight. > > Jane WILLIAMS (Seal) > > This instrument was on the day of the date hereof signed published and declared by the said Testatrix Jane WILLIAMS to be her last Will and Testament in presence of us at her request have subscribed our names thereto as witnesses in her presence and in presence of each other. > > Alma HARMON > Roger G. WEBB > > Proof of Will - State of Illinois Jefferson County (SS) > In the County Court of said County in probate February Term A. D. 1930 personally appeared in open court Alma MELTON formerly Alma HARMON and Roger G. WEBB subscribing witnesses to the annexed instrument of writing purposting to be the last Will and Testament of Jane WILLIAMS late of said County deceased who being duly sworn according to law do depose and say each for herself and himself that they were present and saw the said Jane Williams subscribe her name thereto in their presence and declare the same to be her last Will and Testament and that they believe that the said Testatrix was of sound mind and memory of lawful age and under no constraint when she signed said Will. > > Subscribed and sworn to by said witnesses in open court the 10th of February A.D. 1930 > > Alma MELTON > Roger G. WEBB > > Geo. B. THOMPSON, County Clerk > > ____________________________________________________________ > Do THIS before eating carbs (every time) > 1 EASY tip to increase fat-burning, lower blood sugar & decrease fat storage > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/53567cf51acfc7cf5058est02duc > > Visit the Jefferson County web site at: > www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iljeffer/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 21, 2014 8:08 PM Anthony Turyn, 55, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014. He was born July 6, 1958 in Holden, West Virginia to Mary Ann Turyn and the late Tony Turyn. His high school years were spent in Benton, Illinois. He was a graduate of the University of Kentucky. He held various jobs with IBM, SunGard and most recently worked with CarMax in Tampa. Anthony lived in Colorado prior to his move to The Villages in March of 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 10 years Songqing (Sandy) Zhou Turyn; mother, Mary Ann Turyn, The Villages; sisters, Cheryl Stoker, Natchitoches, Louisiana, Teresa (Marc) Bloom, Silver Spring, Maryland; mother-in-law, Peijin Luo; brothers-in-law, Songhong Zhou, Songliong Zhou and a large extended family. Memorial services will be held at 3PM Friday, April 4, 2014 in the chapel of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1511 Buenos Aires Blvd., The Villages, Florida 32159. The family will receive friends following the service. Condolences may be sent to the family at hiers-baxley.com.
Middle Fork Cemetery, Northern Township, Franklin County, IL Pearce, Eliza Tombstone Inscription: Pearce, Eliza01 Jan 181115 May 1913 _____ 29 Dec 1911 Next Monday Mrs. Eliza Pearce of Ewing will be 101 years of age and the occasion will be celebrated by a large number of her relatives and friends.She was born on New Year's day, 1811, eight years before Illinois was a state and admitted to the union. 5 January 1912 Mrs. Pearce is perhaps the oldest woman in the state.Her birthday was observed at the home of her son, W C Pearce of near Ewing.She was born in Johnson County, North Carolina 1 January 1811, the eldest of seven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rains. Only three of the children are still living:Mrs. Pearce, Mrs. Jane Langley of Princeton, NC, and Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips of Dillon, Montana.Eliza was married to Richard Pearce in 1832. There were born to this union nine children but all are dead except W C and J J Pearce and Mrs. Mary Campbell.Mr. and Mrs. Pearce came to Illinois in 1833.Locating in Saline County and a few years later moved to Franklin County.Mr. Pearce died in 1866 and since that time Mrs. Pearce has lived with her sons, both of whom are well-to-do farmers.She has been a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for over50 years.She is in possession of all her facilities and loves to talk about olden times.She enjoys the best of health and never fails to eat three meals each day.She has 29 grand children, 28 great grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.At the time Elizabeth and Richard lived in Benton, there were no railroads in the country.Richard was a teamster and hauled country produce from the Benton merchants to St Louis, where they exchanged them for goods, principally groceries, in those days, and hauled the goods back to Benton, camping at night or staying with the few settlers that lived on the route.W C Pearce, then a small boy, made several with him and on one occasion helped to drive a drove of hogs through to St Louis.At that time St Louis was only a small river landing.They crossed the river by Ferry.The years have dealt kindly with her, but while we speak of age in a mournful strain, it is honorable and eloquent. If any must weep let it be the young at the long succession of cares that are before them. Welcome the snow of age for it is theemblem of peace and rest. _____ 23 May 1913 Mrs. Eliza Pearce died suddenly Sunday morning at the home of her son, J J Pearce, near Ewing, aged 102.The funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Primitive Baptist Church at Webb's Hill, Rev W I Carnell of Lebanon, Ohio, officiating, with burial in the cemetery nearby.She was born in Johnson County, North Carolina 1 January 1811, the eldest child of seven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rains, only two of the children are still living:Mrs. Jane Longley of Princeton, NC and Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips of Dillon, Montana.At the age of 21, Eliza was married to Richard Pearce in 1832.Shortly after their marriage they took up residence in Tennessee.After living there one year, they moved to Saline County, Illinois, where they lived ten years and then came to Benton, Illinois.After here a few years they went to Jefferson County, where they resided for six years before returning to Franklin County, settling near the present home of J J Pearce. Mr. Pearce died in 1866 (another article states he died in 1886).Since that time Mrs. Pearce has lived with her son, J J.Only three of her children are living, namely W C and J J Pearce and Mrs. Mary E Campbell. On 4/21/2014 2:10 PM, Mary wrote: > Mt. Vernon Daily Register - Wednesday, December 21, 1910 > > EWING RESIDENT HAS LIVED 100 YEARS - Mrs. Eliza Pearce Still Possesses Her Faculties and Hopes to Live Many More Years > > Mrs. Eliza PEARCE, of Ewing, IL, is perhaps the oldest woman in the state. She will be 100 years old January 1, 1911, and the time is so close that she is entitled to be called 100 years old. On January first, the birthday of Mrs. PEARCE will be observed and a big dinner will be given by her son, J. J. PEARCE, at Ewing. On this occasion Mr. PEARCE hopes to have a large outpouring and has asked the Register to extend the invitation to friends in this vicinity. > > (Photo here) > > Mrs. PEARCE was born and raised in Johnson County, N.C., January 1, 1811. She was married to Richard PEARCE in 1832. To this union nine children were born, but all are dead except W. C. and J. J. PEARCE and Mrs. Mary E. CAMPBELL. Mr. and Mrs. PEARCE came to Illinois in 1832, locating in Saline County, and a few years later located in Franklin County where they made their settled home. Mr. PEARCE died in 1886 and since that time Mrs. PEARCE has lived with the family of J. J. PEARCE. > > The old lady is in possession of all faculties and gets around, with the aid of a cane, remarkably well. She is in the best of health and enjoys her three meals a day to the fullest extent. > > There are 29 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. On New Years Day when the five generations are assembled, there will be a great celebration. The celebration will be an all day affair, and a basket dinner will be part of the program. > *********************************************END > > 1850 FCI Census > Richd Pierce 39 > Eliza Pierce 39 > Jno. W. Pierce 13 > W. C. Pierce 11 > A. A. Pierce 9 > J. J. Pierce 6 > Achilles C. Pierce 2 > Lucy Pierce 84 > > > 1860 FCI Census > Richard Pierce 49 > Eliza Pierce 49 > William C. Pierce 20 > Elvy A. Pierce 15 > Jarvis J. Pierce 13 > Eliza J. Pierce 8 > Mary E. Pierce 3 > Benjamin Maloney 16 > > George W. CAMPBELL married Mary E. PIERCE 1875-01-31 03B 0179 FRANKLIN > ____________________________________________________________ > The #1 Worst Carb Ever? > Click to Learn #1 Carb that Kills Your Blood Sugar (Don't Eat This!) > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/53555f69a64715f69108ast02duc > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
Mt. Vernon Daily Register - Wednesday, December 21, 1910 EWING RESIDENT HAS LIVED 100 YEARS - Mrs. Eliza Pearce Still Possesses Her Faculties and Hopes to Live Many More Years Mrs. Eliza PEARCE, of Ewing, IL, is perhaps the oldest woman in the state. She will be 100 years old January 1, 1911, and the time is so close that she is entitled to be called 100 years old. On January first, the birthday of Mrs. PEARCE will be observed and a big dinner will be given by her son, J. J. PEARCE, at Ewing. On this occasion Mr. PEARCE hopes to have a large outpouring and has asked the Register to extend the invitation to friends in this vicinity. (Photo here) Mrs. PEARCE was born and raised in Johnson County, N.C., January 1, 1811. She was married to Richard PEARCE in 1832. To this union nine children were born, but all are dead except W. C. and J. J. PEARCE and Mrs. Mary E. CAMPBELL. Mr. and Mrs. PEARCE came to Illinois in 1832, locating in Saline County, and a few years later located in Franklin County where they made their settled home. Mr. PEARCE died in 1886 and since that time Mrs. PEARCE has lived with the family of J. J. PEARCE. The old lady is in possession of all faculties and gets around, with the aid of a cane, remarkably well. She is in the best of health and enjoys her three meals a day to the fullest extent. There are 29 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. On New Years Day when the five generations are assembled, there will be a great celebration. The celebration will be an all day affair, and a basket dinner will be part of the program. *********************************************END 1850 FCI Census Richd Pierce 39 Eliza Pierce 39 Jno. W. Pierce 13 W. C. Pierce 11 A. A. Pierce 9 J. J. Pierce 6 Achilles C. Pierce 2 Lucy Pierce 84 1860 FCI Census Richard Pierce 49 Eliza Pierce 49 William C. Pierce 20 Elvy A. Pierce 15 Jarvis J. Pierce 13 Eliza J. Pierce 8 Mary E. Pierce 3 Benjamin Maloney 16 George W. CAMPBELL married Mary E. PIERCE 1875-01-31 03B 0179 FRANKLIN ____________________________________________________________ The #1 Worst Carb Ever? Click to Learn #1 Carb that Kills Your Blood Sugar (Don't Eat This!) http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/53555f69a64715f69108ast02duc
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 21, 2014 2:47 PM Carterville- Betty Lou Greathouse, 73, of Carterville, went with the Lord to be reunited with her soul mate at 9:16 AM, Sunday, April 13, 2014 surrounded by her family. Betty was born on October 20, 1940 in Hilltop, KY to Wilburn C. and Madlean (King) Chitwood. She married the love of her life, Gary Dale Greathouse on August 24, 1957 in Zeigler. Together they shared 50 years and 3 months together until he preceded her in death on November 14, 2007. Betty was a homemaker who also worked as an LPN for various nursing homes in the area. She and many of her family members worked at various times for Williamson County Ambulance Service. Betty enjoyed putting out a large vegetable garden every year. She was an accomplished hunter of deer, elk, antelope, rabbits and squirrels. She also enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing with Gary, making quilts, crocheting and oil painting. She was the matriarch of the family and everyone listened to “MaMa”. Her favorite quote was “This family may be poor, but we are rich in love and family”. She loved her family and will be dearly missed. Survivors include- Daughter- Madlyn Rowland of Carterville Son- Edward Dale Greathouse of Carterville Son- Donald Lee Greathouse and wife Sharon of West Frankfort Daughter- Patricia Campbell and husband Kevin of Clifton Springs, NY Twelve grandchildren: John Greathouse and wife Kelly of Zeigler Donelle Wiggs and husband Scott of Zeigler Jennifer Greathouse of Zeigler Kevin Greathouse and wife Jade of Benton Matt Greathouse and wife Crystal of West Frankfort Lee Edward Greathouse and wife Missy of Carbondale Brittney Greathouse of Herrin Will Greathouse and wife Mary of Columbia, IL James Greathouse and wife Amber of Batesville, Arkansas Amanda Greathouse of Herrin Tara Greathouse of Lexington, KY Kaleb Greathouse and wife Nicole of Louisville, KY Thirty One Great Grandchildren Sister- Marvlin Cook and husband Jim of Royalton Many nieces, nephews and cousins She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, grandson- Donald Greathouse, Jr., and great-grandson James Robert Greathouse, Jr., two brothers- Bob and Bub Chitwood and four sisters- Toots Tucker, Shirley Doty, Sarah Edwards and Brenda Chitwood. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. R. H. Chitwood will officiate. Burial will follow at McKinney Hill Cemetery in Carbondale. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Monday, April 14, 2014 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Memorial donations are suggested to the family and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th St/ Herrin, IL 62948. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.
George Loman (Photo) ELKVILLE -- George Harrison Loman, 65, passed away at 7:48 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2014, in Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin. He had worked for 35 years for the U.S. Postal Service and had been postmaster at Christopher. He was a member of Elkville Christian Church. He served four years in the U.S. Navy and had been stationed in Adak, Alaska. He was born Aug. 12, 1948, in Mount Vernon, the son of Lowery Harrison and Betty B. (Gulley) Loman. George married Pamela Jean Keith on Jan. 28, 1972, in Elkville, and she passed away March 30, 1998. He is survived by three children, Tina Lynn Loman of Kansas City, Mo., Casey Renee Loman of Elkville, and Matthew Harrison Loman and wife, Tracy Renea, of Elkville; mother, Betty B. Loman of Elkville; two brothers, Lance Loman and wife, Amie, and Richard Loman, and wife, Debbie, both of Springfield; sister, Betty Winchester of Elkville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; father and son, Michael Todd Loman. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, in Elkville Cemetery with Brother Gary Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the cemetery. If friends desire to send flowers they may be sent to 500 Atkins St., in Elkville. Memorials may be made to and will be accepted at the funeral home. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin VFW, American Legion and the U.S. Navy. Searby Funeral Home of Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr. 21, 2014