Work will begin this coming week on the Browning Hill Cemetery. We will also be marking more of the unmarked graves. Also hope to fix.the fence on the north and west sides of the cemetery. It  is looking a lot better than when we started that is for sure. Anyone with family buried there please e-mail me and if you have any photos of stones or persons buried there please send them to me. Thanks, Dale Ray Houseworth

WEST FRANKFORT -- Wanda Wedekind, 53, died at 10:21 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Franklin Hospital in Benton. Arrangements are incomplete at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr. 13, 2014

WEST FRANKFORT -- Joyce (Halstead) Ezell, 74, of Reno, Nev., passed away peacefully at their home leaving behind her husband, Ron Ezell, and daughter, Kelly Reed. Joyce was born Feb. 18, 1939, in West Frankfort, to Paul Wynn and Thelma (Gorski) Wynn. They both preceded her in death. Joyce graduated from West Frankfort Community High School with the class of 1955. She went on to study at SIU Carbondale. Joyce married Dr. Ron Halstead from Elkville, and helped him with the opening of the Halstead Chiropractic Clinic in West Frankfort in the 1960's. Joyce enjoyed working in the doctor's office and often spoke about working at Dr. Rosetor's pathology at Carbondale Clinic. She was a passionate and gifted health care worker. In 1988, Joyce moved to Reno, Nev., and married Ron Ezell of West Frankfort. She lived there until her passing. Ron and Joyce enjoyed Reno. They enjoyed eating in their favorite restaurants and going to the casinos. Joyce caught on quickly how to play and was quite lucky. She is greatly missed by the friends she made while living in Reno. They made their yearly visits to be back with their family and friends in Herrin. Survivors include her husband, Ron Ezell of Reno; daughter, Kelly (Halstead) (Curt) and son, Austin Reed, of Murphysboro; stepchildren, Rona (John) Powers of Battleground, Wash., and Michael (Valerie) Ezell of Reno, Nev.; sister-in-law and life-long friend, Jan Ezell of Marion, and her daughter, Maureen (Gary) Williamson of Warrenton, Va.; brother-in-law, Charles (Judy) Ezell of Berwyn; sister, Sharon (Jim) Ielase of Canton, Ga.; nephew, Tony (Tina) Ielase of Decatur; great-nephew, Tim (Katie) Ielase and their daughter, Hailey, of Jacksonville, Fla.; great-niece, Taylor (Gavin) Sincavage and their daughter, Sawyer, of Taylorville; great-niece, Kaylin Ielase of Decatur; niece, Christy (Brad) Johnson and their daughters, Katie Rose and Anna, of Suwanee, Ga.; niece, Susan (Matt) Vaughn and their children, Jesse and Nicole, of Grafton, Mass. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 18, in Union Funeral Home, with the Rev. Hoem officiating. Interment will be in Harmony Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Murphysboro. Envelopes will be available and accepted at the funeral home. Online condolences of sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr. 13, 2014 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thesouthern/obituary.aspx?n=joyce-ezell&pid=170628852#sthash.cDgJyqlG.dpuf

ZEIGLER -- Billy Joe Blake, 68, died at 5:13 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014, in VA Medical Center in Marion. Arrangements are incomplete at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr. 13, 2014

HERRIN -- Cole Alan was born at 11:18 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He passed away at 1:15 a.m, on Thursday, April 10, 2014. Jase Carlyle was stillborn at 1:40 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2014, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Graveside services for Cole Alan and Jase Carlyle Beasley, infant twin sons of Rick and Keina (Draper) Beasley, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 17, in Denning Cemetery in West Frankfort, with the Rev. Jerry Schell officiating. Family and friends are asked to gather directly at the cemetery. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with arrangements. For those who prefer, memorials may be made to the Beasley Family. Envelopes will be available and accepted at the funeral home at 201 S. 13th Street, Herrin, IL 62948. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr. 13, 2014

Judith Ann Jones, 67, of Benton, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2014 at her home. Funeral services will held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Immanuel Baptist Church of Benton with Rev. Chuck Bass and Dr. Sammy Simmons officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Immanuel Baptist Church of Benton. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Leffler - Poulson Funeral Home of Benton. Judith Ann Jones was born on February 19, 1947 in Herrin, IL, the daughter of Clyde R. Elimon and Wilma Lee (Summers) Elimon. Judy would marry Cliff Jones on August 6, 1966. Judy was a homemaker and formerly worked at the Benton Community Bank and later for ARDL in data entry. She enjoyed being a member of the Old Orchard Drive Neighborhood Ladies Coffee Club, and was also a member of a Ladies Social Sorority in Benton. She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church of Benton. She is survived by her husband Cliff Jones of Benton, three daughters Leigh Ann and husband Jim Ward of Benton, Kelly and husband Ty Kanzaki of Bettendorf, Iowa, Lori and Husband Chuck Craven of Benton; her mother Wilma Lee Elimon of Benton; eleven grandchildren Jennifer Summers of Fort Worth, TX, Daulton Ward, Ashtyn Ward, Jenny Ward Head all of Benton, Allison Ward Anthis of Florida, Zachary Chaplain, Alex Chaplain, Katie Kanzaki all of Bettendorf, Iowa, Dillan Chamness, Tyler Chamness and A.J. Craven all of Benton; a great-granddaughter Anais Dove of Fort Worth, TX; a great-grandson Trevor Head of Benton; her mother-in-law Grace Jones Bowers of McComb, MS; a brother-in-law: Dennis A. Jones and wife Mary of McComb, MS; three aunts Nadine and husband Rolland Dunivan of Benton, Verdine and husband Edward Miller of Marion, Jean Elimon of Belleville, and several cousins. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her father Clyde R. Elimon, a granddaughter April Dawn Chaplain, a son-in-law Mark Chaplain, her father-in-law Ernest L. Jones, and an uncle Jim Elimon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church Food Pantry. To view the obituary or to leave online condolences, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Alberta Jovi 2/27/1931 - 4/10/2014 Pending at Union Funeral Home West Frankfort, Illinois

Wife of Cliff JONES, daughter of  the late Clyde and Wilma Elimon BENTON -- Judith A. Jones, 67, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2014, at home. Arrangements are incomplete at Leffler-Poulson Funeral Home of Benton. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr. 12, 2014

Edith Ella Atchisson, 90, of Wayne City, Illinois passed away at 1:55 A.M. on Friday, April 11, 2014 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Edith was born on Friday, October 12, 1923 in Hamilton County, Illinois the daughter of the late Walter Henry and Etta Ethel (Smith) Wallace. She married Edgar Atchisson, Jr. on July 18, 1953 and he preceded her in death on April 22, 2007. Surviving family members include her niece: JoAnn Lunk and husband Bob of Waterloo,…Illinois; 3 nephews: James Klutts and wife Connie of Sharon, Tennessee, Ed Wallace and wife Betty of Mulberry Grove, Illinois and Larry Wallace and wife Ruby of Sorento, Illinois; several great nieces and great nephews also survive. Her parents, husband, two brothers: Robert Lee Wallace and Walter Orvil Wallace, two sisters: Elberta Klutts and Marie Denbo preceded her in death. Edith worked at Kroger and A&P Grocery in Detroit, Michigan for 21 years and later at Williamson Picture Frame Company for 12 years until her retirement. She was a former member of Belle Rive Missionary Baptist Church and currently held membership at Wayne City Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Archie Sanders Chapel at Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City, Rev. John Little officiating and burial in Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City.  Visitation from 12-2 p.m. at the Cemetery.

Jo Ann Dent, age 59, of Mt. Vernon passed away 7:05 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2014 at her home in Mt. Vernon. Jo Ann was born April 7, 1955 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the daughter of Charles Kittinger Jr. and Ruby (Hensley) Kittinger. She married Jeffrey Dent on June 4, 2011 in Mt. Vernon and he survives in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Dent attended the Nason Freewill Baptist Church. Jo Ann worked had worked for Anheuser-Busch Distribution Center in Mt. Vernon. She is survived by her husband Jeff Dent of Mt. Vernon; step daughter, Jessica Gibson and husband Brian of Christopher; special friends, Marcella Dent of Bonnie and Peggy Kirkpatrick and husband Rickie of Mt. Vernon, Little Rikki and Stephanie; and also two grandchildren, Gunner and Nevaeh. Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2014 at the Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, IL with Pastor John Capps officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be held at the Bethel Cemetery in Mt. Vernon at a later date. For those who wish memorials may be made to the Bethel Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100

Dear List, Wouldn't you know it?? My scanner is not behaving. For some reason, all of a sudden, the computer doesn't recognize the scanner, even though it does recognize the print and copy commands. It's an all in one HP. I was on the phone with hp for over an hour and had to give up. I am trying them again, and will get this out to all who contacted me as soon as I can. I have saved all your emails. Peggy Reynolds Oliver

Edmond Brooks Parkinson s/o Noel Sween Parkinson and Mable Marie Hubbard married Alma Marie Kirkpatrick. Alma is part of both my Rea and Overturf families. His marriage record, the 1930 census and Social Security Death Index all have his name spelled Brooks. Bob The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Thursday, August 14, 1969 Brook Parkinson Dies At His Home Near Sesser Brook Parkinson, 62, died at his home southwest of Sesser Wednesday. Funeral services for Mr. Parkinson will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Brayfield Funeral Home in Sesser. The Rev. Floyd Hartley will officiate. Burial will be in the Maple Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Friday. Mr. Parkinson was born Mar. 13, 1907, the son of Noel and Mable Hubbard Parkinson. He was married 44 years ago to Marie Kirkpatrick, who survives. He was a member of the Bear Point Baptist church. In addition to his wife, Mr. Parkinson is survived by two daughters, Aline Bays of Sesser and Maretta Williams of Benton; four sons, Warren, Grays Lake, III., Ray, Ocean Springs, Miss., and Noel and Daniel, Sesser; one brother, Carl, Mulkeytown; two sisters, Marie Smith of Carbondale and Louise Mottar, Edwardsville; a half sister, Lou Ella McFarland, Rolla, Mo.; five half brothers, Donald Dillon, St. Louis, James Dillon, Decatur, William and Thomas Dillon, Caseyville, and Fred Dillon, Tuscola; and 22 grandchildren.

James H. WARREN RREN Jr. (1948-2014) s/o James H. WARREN (1917-1979)      m/Eileen McNITT 3 Nov 1938 James H. WARREN (1917-1979) s/o Thomas Arch WARREN (1886-1964)      m. Emma Mary BRADEN (1890-1958)  4 Apr 1911 HCI Thomas Arch WARREN (1886-1964) s/o Andrew Jackson WARREN (1841-1900 ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: "Franklin Co." <[email protected]>, "Hamilton Co. Il." <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2014 8:38:36 AM Subject: [ILFRANKL] WARREN, James H. Jr.   (OBIT) James H. Warren, Jr. 65-year-old former Hamilton County resident, James H. Warren, Jr. of West Frankfort died at 3:43 a.m. Wednesday, April 9 at his home.  He was a retired printer. Survivors include his mother, Eileen Warren of Thompsonville; a son, Kris and wife Brenda Warren of Washington, IL; a daughter, Kristina Brewer of Mount Olive, IL; three brothers, Jeff and wife Faye Warren and David Warren of Hutchinson, KS; a sister, Kristina and husband Mike Caveness of Thompsonville and two grandsons. Services for James H. Warren, Jr. will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with burial in Earl, Wisconsin. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service Saturday, April 12 at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro   ------------------------------- 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

James H. Warren Jr., 65, of West Frankfort and formerly of McLeansboro, died 3:53 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at his home.He was born July 3, 1948, in McLeansboro, the son of James H. and Eileen (McNitt) Warren, Sr.He was a retired painter.He is survived by his mother, Eileen Warren of Thompsonville; son, Kris (wife Brenda) Warren of Washington; daughter, Kristina Brewer of Mt. Olive; brothers, Jeff (Faye) Warren of Thompsonville, David Warren of Thompsonville and Herb (Joyce) Warren of Hutchinson, Kan.; sister, Kristina (husband Mike) Cavaness of Thompsonville; and two grandchildren, Benjamin and Logan Warren.Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will be in Earl, Wis.Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.

Elbert “Bert” Teffertiller, 92, of McLeansboro, passed away 5:16 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.He was born Feb. 5, 1922, in Buckner, the son of Ambrose T. Teffertiller and Anne (Pharis) Teffertiller. He married Alice Marie Payne on March 12, 1946 in Ewing and she preceded him in death on Aug. 4, 2002.A native of Christopher, he graduated from Christopher High School in 1940 and attended Southern Illinois State Teacher’s College. He then entered the service in 1942, spending three and a half years in the U.S. Army, two years of which were in the European Theatre during WWII. Bert was a self-employed businessman, owning several businesses throughout his career. In 1947, he came to McLeansboro and starting with a clothing store gradually added furniture, appliances and flooring.In 1969, he bought the Chevrolet/Buick/General Motors Dealership, which the family still owns and operates. He was passionate about community growth and development, including the development of the Meadow Hills subdivision. He was an enthusiastic Cardinals baseball fan, loved to travel and enjoyed being with his family. He was a Christian and a member of the McLeansboro Church of Christ.He is survived by one son, Alan Teffertiller and wife Kathy of McLeansboro; one daughter, Ruth Trauffer of Powder Springs, Ga.; four granddaughters, Angela Graves and husband Don of Memphis, Tenn., Sheri Smith and husband Steve of Marietta, Ga., Kara Harrison and husband Matthew of Benton and Katlyn Teffertiller of McLeansboro; one grandson, Eric Johnson and wife Erin of Wawatosa, Wis.; six great-grandchildren, James and Audrey Graves, Stephen, Grant and Harper Smith, Will Johnson and Baby Harrison on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Alice; two brothers, Howard and Cecil Teffertiller; and one sister, Mildred Phegley.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Harre Funeral Home with Alan Teffertiller and Fred Leeds officiating. Graveside military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 106 and Military Honors Team, Marion. Burial will be at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in McLeansboro.Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro.Memorials may be made to Thursday School, Hamilton Memorial Hospital or St. Jude’s Hospital for Children.Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, is in charge of all arrangements.

James H. Warren, Jr. 65-year-old former Hamilton County resident, James H. Warren, Jr. of West Frankfort died at 3:43 a.m. Wednesday, April 9 at his home.  He was a retired printer. Survivors include his mother, Eileen Warren of Thompsonville; a son, Kris and wife Brenda Warren of Washington, IL; a daughter, Kristina Brewer of Mount Olive, IL; three brothers, Jeff and wife Faye Warren and David Warren of Hutchinson, KS; a sister, Kristina and husband Mike Caveness of Thompsonville and two grandsons. Services for James H. Warren, Jr. will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with burial in Earl, Wisconsin. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service Saturday, April 12 at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro

Elbert "Bert" Teffertiller 92-year-old McLeansboro resident, Elbert “Bert” Teffertiller, died at 5:16 a.m. Thursday, April 10 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.  He entered the service in 1942, spending 3 1/2 years in the U.S. Army, 2 1/2 years of which were in the European Theatre during WW II.  He was a self-employed businessman, owning several businesses throughout his career. Surviving are a son, Alan (Kathy) Teffertiller of McLeansboro; one daughter, Ruth Trauffer of Powder Springs, GA; four granddaughters, Angela Graves (Don) of Memphis, TN, Sheri Smith (Steve) of Marietta, GA, Kara Harrison (Matthew) of Benton, IL and Katlyn Teffertiller of McLeansboro; one grandson, Eric Johnson (Erin) of Wawatosa, WI; six great-grandchildren, James and Audrey Graves, Stephen, Grant and Harper Smith, Will Johnson and Baby Harrison on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Elbert “Bert” Teffertiller will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13 at the Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro.  Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery at McLeansboro, with graveside military rites by the American Legion Post #106 and Military Honors Team of Marion, IL. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Memorials may be made to Thursday School, Hamilton Memorial Hospital or St. Judes Hospital for Children

Dale, I have a question as to John Sandusky's wife........I think she was Elizabeth Hutson, daughter of Chamberlain Hutson.....in 1880 census she is living with a Hutson. I also found a mention of a Chamberlain Sandusky....which would indicate that Elizabeth named a son for her father....but I don't find Chamberlain Sandusky in a census record. So you can add him to this list as a side note. Known children are listed below, notice there are holes in the birth years, so may be other children: Amelia Sandusky born 1817-1823 married George Eubanks Margaret Sandusky born 1820 married Russell McNeal Andrew J Sandusky born 1822 married Eleanor Rollins John Sandusky born 1829 married Nancy McNeal William Sandusky born 1834 no marriage for him. On 4/5/2014 11:54 PM, Dale Houseworth wrote: > Does anyone have a list of John Sanduskys Children? > > Thanks , 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 > --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

Charles A. Price Charles A. "Tony" Price, age 53, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 5, 2014 in his residence. Tony was born May 5, 1960. He is survived by his wife, Teresa (Tuggle); two daughters, Cheryl (Tony) Blowers and Christina (Ryan) Johnson; a step-daughter, Audrey (Devin) Cruz; three step-sons, Michael Middono Jr., Joseph Middono, and Frank Middono; father, Charles (Barb) Price; three brothers, Jim Price, Jerry (Rhonda) Price, Steve (Jamie) Price. Also survived by one uncle, Bill (Carol) Walkup; several nieces, nephews, cousins and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother, Alma (Jerry) Hall; one aunt, Darlene Miller; and his grandparents. He was a member of Dale AC, Southside Civic Club and Irving AC Club for many years. He was a die-hard Nascar fan and loved the Denver Broncos. He was an auto technician for several years working at Autocare Center for 15 years and before that he worked at Firestone. 

Me too.... > From: [email protected] > Subject: ILFRANKL Digest, Vol 9, Issue 192 > To: [email protected] > Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 08:06:38 -0600 > > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Tornado of 1925, New York Times account