Her obit below did not include her full name of Meta Opal Breeze. Nancy (Marlow) Riley scanned this obit and sent it to me. Nancy said the obit came from the Mt. Vernon Sentinel but I didn't know there was such a newspaper. I wonder if she didn't mean to say Centralia Morning Sentinel? They have a presence on Facebook but no apparent website. Opal married while still in high school to first husband Allen McBride but the marriage didn't last. She was in WTHS Class of 1955 and I have her yearbook photo as well as the photo from her obit. Meta Blake, 77, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Mt. Vernon, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Phoenix, Ariz. She was born Dec. 3, 1936, in Benton, the daughter of Lester and Meda (Miller) Breeze. She married Jack Blake on March 27, 1956 in Chicago, and they later divorced. Mrs. Blake is survived by her companion of 32 years, Terry Duncan; a son, David Blake and wife Patricia of Centralia; daughters, Debra Totten and Melissa Blake-Lowman of Phoenix; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sistere; and three brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents; former husband Jack Blake; a great-granddaughter; and four brothers. Mrs. Blake sold real estate for several years before opening a secretarial agency, Secretaries Plus. She moved to Phoenix in 1986 upon retirement. In honor of Mrs. Blake's wishes, cremation was chosen and a memorial service will follow at a later date in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Phoenix Suns Charities.

Georgia Estelle "George" ISOM married Charles Franklin "Frank" or "Jady" PAGE 11 Nov 1908 In Elk Prarie Twp., Jefferson Co., Illinois She was my Great Aunt George. "Aunt George" was much loved and regarded in the PAGE Family. Kim -----Original Message----- Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 15:25:22 -0500 (EST) From: [email protected] Subject: [ILFRANKL] Georgia Isom Page 1887 1970 To: [email protected] The Southern Illinoisan, Thursday, August 6, 1970; SERVICES SET FOR MRS. GEORGIA PAGE Mrs. Georgia Page, 82, of Sesser, died about 10 a.m. Wednesday at Franklin Hospital, Benton following a lengthy illness. Born Nov. 15, 1887, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of Noah and Amanda Davis Isom. Mrs. Page leaves a son, Randall of Sesser; a granddaughter, Mrs. Cindy Hunt of Mt. Vernon; a great-granddaughter, Celeste Hunt of Mt. Vernon; and sisters, Miss Rella Isom and Mrs. Anna Murry, both of Sesser. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Brayfield Funeral Home, Sesser. The Rev. Ewell Gulley will officiate. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Sesser. Friends may call after 4:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. ***

Hi. Am back to some genealogy after 3 months away. Had some health issues. Does anyone have the ancestry of Cleve KIRKPATRICK, father of Mildred KIRKPATRICK METZGER McNEAL? I don't seem to have a Grover Cleveland KIRKPATRICK in my file, but it could be a 'hole' waiting to be filled in. Thanks, Kim -----Original Message----- Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 14:16:51 -0500 (EST) From: [email protected] Subject: [ILFRANKL] Mildred Kirkpatrick Metzger McNeal To: [email protected] Daughter of Grver Clevaland Kirkpatrick and Burza Vaughn. Married first Unknown Metzger. Married second Donald L McNeal 1964 I knew her sons Rodney and Patrick in school. The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Monday, June 23, 1975; Mildred McNeal Sesser - Mrs. Mildred McNeal, 49, of Sesser, died at her home Sunday morning. She was born Sept. 19, 1925, at Sesser, the daughter of Cleve and Burza (Vaughn) Kirkpatrick. She. was married in 1964 to Donald L. McNeal, who survives. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at the Brayfield Funeral Home in Sesser, with the Rev. Lem Myers officiating. Burial will be in Horse Prairie cemetery, near Sesser. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4:30 p. m. today. In addition to her husband, Donald, Mrs. McNeal is survived by three sons, Donald L. Jr. at home, Patrick Metzger, Sesser, and Rodney Metzger, Benton; and two brothers, Edward and Wayman Kirkpatrick, both of Steger. ------------------------------

Ellouise Chandler, 87, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014, in St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville.Elloiuse was born Feb. 11, 1927, in Hinter, Mo., to James and Caroline (Patterson) Farris.She married Robert Chandler and was a homemaker.Survivors include her children, Betty and Brad Owen of Tamaroa, Robert and Mary Beth Chandler of Jacksonville, William and Rebecca Chandler of Steeleville, Judy and Ed Bradham of Mount Carmel and Robin and Thomas Pour of Belleville; grandchildren, Kim, Mark, Kenny, Dana, Kelly, Shannon, Robert, Jason, Isaac, Jennifer, Kari, Michael, Shawn and Jonathon; 28 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and brothers and sisters, Ethel Gilman, Beverly James, Ruby Pearl Quillman, Bill Farris, Dean Farris, Ester Essman, John Farris and Charlotte Essman.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers, Gene Farris, Charles Farris and Darryl Essman; one sister, Eunice Baker; and one grandson, Shane Chandler.Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, in Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with the Rev. Mark Pierce officiating. Interment will be in Swanwick-Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sesser Church of God.    

The Southern Illinoisan, Friday, December 4, 1970 CLYDE A. PIERCE OF CHRISTOPHER DIES Funeral services will be 1 p. m. Sunday at the Church of God, Christopher, for Clyde A. Pierce, 66, of 109 Sylvester, Christopher. Mr. Pierce died Thursday in Miners Hospital, Christopher, after an extended illness. The Rev. Stanley Joplin will officiate at the services and burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Sesser. Friends may call at the Gilbert Funeral Home, Christopher, after 7 p.m. today. Mr. Pierce was born Dec. 21, 1903, the son of Steven and Emma Wayman Pierce and was a lifelong resident of Franklin County. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America and the Block Layers Union. He married the former Addie Flatt in 1923. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Besides his wife, Addie, he leaves sons, Eugene of St. Charles and Clyde Pierce, Jr., of Du Quoin; daughters, Mrs. Emma Lee Harrison, also of Du Quoin, Mrs. Shirley Homes of Elkville, Mrs. Cole Ray and Mrs. Coline Masters, both of Berwyn and Mrs. Ladonna Masser of Cicero; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Harland of Christopher; 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Frederick "Fred" Barber Son of Frederick Barber and Anna Clayton. b. May 27, 1908; died June 29, 1973. Married Fredia Atcheson. The Southern Illinoisan, Friday, June 29, 1973; FRED BARBER Fred Barber, Jackson, Mich., died Thursday morning in Jackson. Mr. Barber was formerly of Sesser. He was a member of the Holy Lodge 532 AF and AM and Veterans of Foreign Wars Caldwell Clark Post 823. Survivors are his wife, the former Fredia Atchison; two daughters, Susan O'Connell, Jackson, Mich., and Phyllis Corona, Glen Ellyn; three sons, Robert Kirkpatrick, Sesser, and Michael and Terry 0'Sullivan, Chicago; three sisters, Nancy Bolstead, Phoenix, Ariz., and Emily Thomas and Betty Bruce, both of Clark Lake, Mich.; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Brayfield Funeral Home, Sesser. The Rev. J. Bettmann will officiate. Burial will be in Horse Prairie Cemetery, near Sesser. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Social Security Death Index: Name: Fred Barber State of Issue: Michigan Date of Birth: Wednesday May 27, 1908 Date of Death: June 1973 Est. Age at Death: 65 years Last known residence: Jackson Jackson Michigan 49203.

The Benton Evening News, July 2, 2002 Sesser - Ethel Lee Kirkpatrick , 91, went to be with the Lord at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2002, at the Beverly Health Care in North Little Rock. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, with the Rev. James Kerley officiating. Burial will be in the Horse Prairie Cemetery, Sesser. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. She was born on May 9, 1911, in Perry County, the daughter of William S. and Cora Ellen (Veach) Elkins. She first married Roy Kirkpatrick , who died in 1941. She later married Everett Roberson, who died in 1972, and Harry Inglett, who died in 1975. She was a homemaker and a member of the Second Baptist Church in Valier. Survivors include two sons, James Delmar Kirkpatrick of Chicago Heights, Ronald Gene Kirkpatrick and wife, Barbara, of Harrison, Ark.; one daughter, Patricia Kay Gross and husband, Billy, of Jacksonville, Ark.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. One brother, one sister, and one daughter-in-law, Madeleine Kirkpatrick , also preceded her in death.

Kim, Sorry to hear you have had health concerns, hope all is better now. Bob Here is what I have on Cleve Kirkpatrick Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Kirkpatrick married (1) Myrtle M. Kimble married (2) Burza Vaughn Myrtle is buried at Old Baptist cemetery in Jefferson County, Burza at Horse Prairie Cemetery in Franklin County. I don't know where Grover Cleveland Kirkpatrick is buried. He is not listed in either inventory. 　 Cleve s/o Francis McDonald Kirkpatrick & Lucy Jane Estes Francis s/o John Kirkpatrick & Sarah (Sally) Tinsley -----Original Message----- From: Chapman Kim <[email protected]> To: '[email protected]' <[email protected]> Sent: Tue, Mar 4, 2014 11:12 am Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] Mildred Kirkpatrick Metzger McNeal Hi. Am back to some genealogy after 3 months away. Had some health issues. Does anyone have the ancestry of Cleve KIRKPATRICK, father of Mildred KIRKPATRICK METZGER McNEAL? I don't seem to have a Grover Cleveland KIRKPATRICK in my file, but it could be a 'hole' waiting to be filled in. Thanks, Kim -----Original Message----- Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 14:16:51 -0500 (EST) From: [email protected] Subject: [ILFRANKL] Mildred Kirkpatrick Metzger McNeal To: [email protected] Daughter of Grver Clevaland Kirkpatrick and Burza Vaughn. Married first Unknown Metzger. Married second Donald L McNeal 1964 I knew her sons Rodney and Patrick in school. The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Monday, June 23, 1975; Mildred McNeal Sesser - Mrs. Mildred McNeal, 49, of Sesser, died at her home Sunday morning. She was born Sept. 19, 1925, at Sesser, the daughter of Cleve and Burza (Vaughn) Kirkpatrick. She. was married in 1964 to Donald L. McNeal, who survives. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at the Brayfield Funeral Home in Sesser, with the Rev. Lem Myers officiating. Burial will be in Horse Prairie cemetery, near Sesser. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4:30 p. m. today. In addition to her husband, Donald, Mrs. McNeal is survived by three sons, Donald L. Jr. at home, Patrick Metzger, Sesser, and Rodney Metzger, Benton; and two brothers, Edward and Wayman Kirkpatrick, both of Steger. ------------------------------ ------------------------------- 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

Daughter of Thomas M. Vaughn and Rebecca Tucker. Married Grover Cleveland Kirkpatrick. February 23, 1921, Franklin County, Illinois. The Southern Illinoisan, Sunday, April 22, 1962 MRS. KIRKPATRICK OF SESSER DIES Mrs. Burza Kirpatrick, 64, of Sesser, died Friday morning at home. Mrs. Kirkpatrick, who had been ill for several years, was a lifelong resident of Franklin County. She was born Feb. 9, 1898, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vaughn. She leaves sons, Edward and Wayne, both of Steger; daughter, Mrs. Mildred Metzer of Sesser; brother, Guy Vaughn of Sesser; sister, Mrs. Sam Roland of Sesser; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Sesser Church of God. Burial will be in Horse Prairie Cemetery. Funeral services will be at 2 today at the Brayfield Funeral Home, Sesser.

Russell is the son of Plummer and Ina (FOWLER) PAYNE   Russell R. Payne will be celebrating his 75th birthday on March 8, 2014.A celebration in his honor will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on March 8 at the New Hope Free Will Baptist Church fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited to attend. 

William H. Hutcheson Jr., 64, of Broughton, died at 12:30 a.m. March 2, 2014, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.Mr. Hutcheson was born July 26, 1949, in Dale, a son of William H. and Nora Belle (Lemay) Hutcheson. He married Phyllis Jean Gray, who preceded him in death. He then married Hope Mathis, who survives.In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Billy Hutcheson and wife Andrea of Alto Pass; stepson, Shawn Richardson and wife Audra of Overland Park, Kans.; daughter, Tina Bond and husband Shawn of Herrin; a brother, Jerry Hutcheson and wife Lisa of Dale; a sister, Virginia Erwin of Dale; and 11 grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Phyllis; two sisters, Annabelle Williams and Mary Uselton; and a stepson, Joshua Richardson.Mr. Hutcheson was a finisher at Continental Tire in Mt. Vernon.He was a member of the American Thresherman’s Association and a member of Dale Christian Church. He was a loving father, husband and proud grandfather.Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Barbara Gardner and the Rev. Wayne Gardner officiating. Burial will be in Digby Hill Cemetery near Dale.Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.For those who wish, food may be taken to the Edward Jones building in McLeansboro where the family will meet after the funeral for the reception dinner.

Russell R. Payne will be celebrating his 75th birthday on March 8, 2014.A celebration in his honor will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on March 8 at the New Hope Free Will Baptist Church fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited to attend.

HERRIN -- Genevieve E. Sapp, 98, formerly of West Frankfort, died at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Herrin Hospital. She was born Nov. 5, 1915, near Akin, to James and Ursala (Summers) Launius. She married Emil Sapp, and he preceded her in death Dec. 16, 1962. Survivors include her son, Dennis and wife, Eva Sapp of Marion; two grandchildren, Dana Calcaterra of Grapevine, Texas, and Scott and wife, Sarah Sapp of Prairie Village, Kan.; one great-granddaughter, Reina Sapp; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Emil Sapp; son, David Scott Sapp; two infant daughters, Deanna and Patsy Ann; three sisters, Flossie Overturf, Gladys Doty and Crystal Martin; and three brothers, Paul, Joe and James Launius Jr. Genevieve was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 6, in Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort with Gordon Rhine and Bill Morris officiating. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery near Thompsonville. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. To sign the guest register, visit www.parkerreedyfuneralhome.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Mar. 4, 2014

SESSER -- Lillian Imogene Montgomery, 86, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014, at her home, with family and her beloved dog, Molly Mae.She was born Nov. 27, 1932, in Paulton, the daughter of Alvin Edward Boswell and Berniece Gibbons.She married Harry Montgomery Jr. on her 17th birthday and they enjoyed 55 years together, raising four children, with 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.Junior's livelihood was owning, training and racing thoroughbred horses, and this took them many different places throughout their lifetime. Although they never owned a horse entered in the Kentucky Derby, they attended several times, once riding Junior's motorcycle to the event. Junior preceded her in death Dec 29, 2004.She is also preceded in death by her father and stepmother, A. Edward and Leverne Boswell; and her stepfather and mother, Robert and Berniece Throgmorton; her in-laws, Harry and Artie Montgomery; brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Ila Flatt; their sons, Farrell Ray and Jim Flatt; two brothers, Royall and Rodney Hannis; and many other aunts, uncles and cousins.Survivors include her four children and their families, Terryl Montgomery , Rhonda (Terry) Hutson, Hoppy (Lori) Montgomery and Marcy (Darren) Arnett; four sisters and their families, Faye (Doyle) Stegall, Janice (Glen) Gray, Carolyn Montgomery and Connie Key; her much loved grandchildren; great-grandchildren; lifelong friend, Zella Bates; and her faithful companion, Molly Mae.Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, in Van Natta Funeral Home on Illinois 148, between Christopher and Sesser. Burial will follow in Hammond Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Hammond Cemetery.Condolences may be made to the family at vannattafunera

THOMPSONVILLE -- Baylen Lampley, 21, died Sunday, March 2, 2014. Services will be at noon Friday in Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with the Rev. Rick McClintock officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.                                                                        Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Mar. 4, 2014

SESSER -- Jerry Dare, 63, died Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, in Stonebridge Senior Center in Benton. He was born Dec. 26, 1950, in Christopher to Ira and Mable (Phillips) Dare. He was the husband of Pam (Lovelady) Dare, and she survives. Other survivors include one daughter, Amy; and two brothers, Henry and Lindale Dare. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Thomas Dare; and three children, Kimberly, Jeffery and Tara. He was a member of West City Church of God. Memorials may be made to Pam to help offset the expenses. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, in West City Church of God in Benton with the Rev. Harold Whitlock officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Van Natta Funeral Home on Illinois 148, between Christopher and Sesser, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at vannattafuneralhome.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Mar. 4, 2014 Print  |  View Guest Book

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The Southern Illinoisan, Tuesday, January 2, 1968 SESSER RITES TODAY FOR MT. VERNON MAN Glen Murry, 63, of 16 Cherry Drive, Mt. Vernon, died Sunday in the Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon. He was born Jan. 9, 1904, in Franklin County, son of B. A and Anna Isom Murry. He was employed by the Mt. Vernon tuberculosis sanitarium. Mr. Murry leaves his mother, Mrs. Anna Murry of Sesser; wife, the former Saxton Wheeler; son, Mont of Mt. Vernon; daughter, Mrs. Judy Allen of Sesser; one grandchild; brothers, O. G. and Dallas E., both of Sesser, and Willard of Amboy; and sister, Mrs. Jett Epperson of Maywood. Funeral services were 2 p. m. today in the Brayfield Chapel, Sesser, with the Rev. Dwight Dame officiating. Burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Sesser.