Dale, this is what I could find for William per Frankfort Twp, Franklin Co IL cem. book Vol. One (1980) pg 7, Tower Heights Cem: MILLER, William B. 1863 - 1927 (no other MILLER's buried near him) per Daily American Newspaper, West Frankfort, Franklin Co IL 1927 (PULLIAM c 2000) pg 64, 24 Oct 1927 William Banks MILLER, 64, died at his home this morning. His death was sudden and due to apoplexy. He was a victim of two automobile accidents and it is thought this was primarily the cause of death. Last spring he suffered a severe attack and in the summer another and this was the third stroke of the same nature that killed him. He was one of West Frankfort's most charitable and kind hearted men. He never betrayed any confidence or trust. His hand was never raised against his fellow man. He was born on 1 May 1863 in Franklin County near Osage post office (obit lists place of birth as Jackson County, Illinois), the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. MILLER (obit lists parents as William Banks and Jane BROWNING MILLER.) His father was in the Civil War and died in Andersonville Prison. His grandparents were the late Elisha BROWNING and wife, who were among the earliest settlers in Franklin County. When but a lad of 6 years, he took his first job, that of dropping corn. He continued in farm work until he reached the age of 13. With his mother he moved to Murphysboro at the age of 11. He had farmed, worked about railroads and mines. He married three times, losing two wives by death. His first wife was Amanda RIGGS, after her death he married Lillian GIBSON. His present wife was Johanna CLIPPER, whom he married in 1897. One son, W.K. (Kenneth) MILLER, by his second wife, also survives. The time of the funeral service has not yet been determined, awaiting the arrival of his mother, Mrs. Jane AHLS (listed as AHL, in obit), 93, of DuQuoin. Burial at Tower Heights Cemetery (Combined with obit carried 27 Oct. 1927) Jo Ann McGhee ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dale Ray Houseworth" <tristanmorgan@nwcable.net> To: "ilfrankl" <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 9:43 PM Subject: [ILFRANKL] William Banks Miller I am looking for information on WILLIAM BANKS MILLER born 1 May 1863 son of JOHN & JANE BROWNING MILLER. > WILLIAM BANKS MILLER died 26 Oct. 1927 Buried Tower Heights Cemetery. > Thanks, Dale

CHRISTOPHER - Fern Triplett, 83, died at 7:25 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at home. Arrangements are incomplete at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on April 30, 2013

HERRIN - Patsy Joyce (Goodwin) Stewart, 81, passed away at 12:56 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at her home. Patsy was born in Royalton to James and Mae (Wesson) Goodwin. She is survived by two sons, Thomas Weller and wife, Cindy, of West Frankfort and Jackie Weller; grandchildren, April and (Ruben) Molina of Austin, Texas, Kristie and (Randy) Kelley of Kingsland, Ga., and Jason Weller and Patric Weller; and great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Shelby Kelly of Kingsland, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randall Stewart; parents, James and Mae Goodwin; sister, Betty Woolbright; brothers, James Goodwin, Lonnie Goodwin and William Earnest Goodwin; and first husband, Frederick Weller. There will be no services. Van Natta Funeral Home, at 427 South Park in Herrin, is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on April 30, 2013

CHRISTOPHER - Virgil Lee Schirmer, 72, passed away peacefully April 26, 2013, in Heartland Regional Medical Center of progressive supranuclear palsy. Virgil was born June 23, 1940, in Herrin Hospital to George Schirmer and Irene (Lewis) Schirmer of Mulkeytown. He married the late Patsy Baker of Christopher on July 24, 1959. Virgil was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and retired after 36 years of service. In his younger years, Virgil was an active member of Jaycees and Masonic Lodge in Christopher. Virgil was a member of First Christian Church in Christopher and served in many capacities, most notably as a deacon and elder. Mr. Schirmer was preceded in death by his wife Pat, who passed in 2008; and his parents. He is survived by his daughters, Tina Fletcher (Martin), Cindy Kreider (Matt) and Trish Sherk (Jeff); and six grandchildren, Cassandra Hargraves, Kyle Hargraves, Jake Fletcher, Anna Mae Kreider, Emily Ruth Kreider and Luke Schirmer Kreider. He is also survived by his brother, Russell Schirmer (Joanne); and two nieces, Kelli Blaiser(Dale) and Kimbra Pistono(Jeff). Services will be at 5 p.m. today, April 28, in First Christian Church in Christopher, with the Rev. Jerry Akin officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at the church. Private graveside services will be at Mulkeytown Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CurePSP at give.psp.org or Hospice of Southern Illinois, www.hospice.org/hospice-home/secure-donation, and will be accepted at the church. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on April 30, 2013

I am looking for information on WILLIAM BANKS MILLER born  1 May 1863 son of JOHN & JANE BROWNING MILLER. WILLIAM BANKS MILLER died 26 Oct. 1927 Buried Tower Heights Cemetery. Thanks, Dale

Dale, I would like a picture of Mary Ann Browning Eubanks' stone when it's finished. Thanks for all your hard work on that cemetery.  Mary Ann is my mother-in-law's relative. Ruth --- On Sun, 4/28/13, Dale Ray Houseworth <tristanmorgan@nwcable.net> wrote: From: Dale Ray Houseworth <tristanmorgan@nwcable.net> Subject: [ILFRANKL] Browning Hill Cemetery Update To: "ilfrankl" <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, April 28, 2013, 10:44 AM Hello All,   I wanted to update you on the work at Browning Hill.  We have been mowing the Cemetery every week and it looks nicer each time it is done. Two trees are still down and they will be cut up and moved in a couple weeks.   The monument company is going to come out and fix the large tombstones that are done. Those on the list to be done at this time are JOHN L. HAMMONS , NANCY HAMMONS, MARY T. BUCKNER, JOHN S. KING, MOSES BUCKNER & JAMES K. BROWNING.   We will also be setting some of the smaller stones. We still have not uncovered and may not be able to locate a few stones. If anyone would have photos of the Cemetery in the past please e-mail them to me.   I am also putting up small metal sign's in the graves for some of the folks. If you have a loved one here and want to put a metal sign up let me know. They don't cost very much.   Also a stone is going to be put up for MARY ANN (BROWNING) EUBANNKS in the next week.   Also if you have photos of persons buried in the cemetery I would like a copy. Susan Dorris is going to put Browning Hill up when I get all stones photoed and information to go with it.   If you have any information on those buried there or copies of Pension records of soldiers buried there can you make me a copy please!  I will be ordering some government markers soon.   If any one would have any questions please let me know.   Thanks to you all!  Dale   P.S. I have been asked to do another cemetery. O boy what did I start? LOL ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks, Sheldon and Betty The last correspondence I had from Helen was 1982, the next time I wrote to her she had passed away and all contact was lost. The only time I was in their home was when I was a small boy. So Sad. Thanks again Byford ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sheldon Jones" <srjones@pcisys.net> To: <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 2:53 PM Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] Campbell > Cousin, > Clyde (26 May 1906 - 19 Apr 1977) mar. Helen Flossie BROWN (21 Oct 1909 > - 15 Dec 1985) -- they both passed away Florissant, St Louis Co., MO > (perhaps really at a St. Louis Hospital) > ( I don't know where they were buried) > > I have children as: (and I don't have who they married) > Claudia Joyce CAMPBELL and Cheryl CAMPBELL > > 1940 St Louis census lists Ruth age 14 (is this really Cheryl? or was she > b. > after 1940? ), and Joyce age 5 as of April 1935 > > there is a 1958 St Louis City directory with a Joyce CAMPBELL as a > Teller - > no idea if she is correct Joyce... > > These girls are of course 5C1R to me and descend from Eli WEBB / Margaret > SANDUSKY as well as 2nd cousins to you on your CAMPBELL line :-) > > -SRJ > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl- >> bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Byford Campbell >> Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2013 1:40 PM >> To: ILFRANKL-L >> Subject: [ILFRANKL] Campbell >> >> Sheldon or any one, >> I am trying to locate children of Clyde Campbell in Mo. >> Clyde Campbell b. 1906 FCI s/o Fred Campbell and Sadie Turner Campbell. >> He died in St. Louis Mo. >> I know of two Girls, Joyce and Sheryle. >> Any one with information on the girls, I would appreciate it >> Byford Campbell >> > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

MULKEYTOWN -- James William May, 77, of Holiday Shores, departed this earth Saturday, April 27, 2013. Mr. May was born in 1935 on the family farm in Montgomery County, where he attended one-room schools, graduating from Hilltop High School in 1952. He immediately matriculated to Brown's Business School in St. Louis where he graduated their programs in secretarial accounting and eventually court reporting programs. He also attended classes at Saint Louis University and SIU Edwardsville. During his career, he had appointments with Federal Judge Rubye Hulen of St. Louis, as well as Federal District Judge William Beatty of Alton. He was also an official court reporter for Third Judicial Circuit Madison County in Edwardsville. In 1969, he formed May Reporting Service, a freelance court reporting firm, doing mostly depositions and arbitrations and was still active shortly before his death. Court reporting was his love and many of his friends came from the lawyers and doctors he met during his career. In 2000, he was presented with the prestigious Liberty Bell Award by Madison County Board Association. He had also served a five-year stint on Madison County Housing Authority, ending up as chairman. Surviving are his longtime friend and companion, Judy Furlow; son, James M. May and wife, Amy; daughter, Janie M. Grunwald and husband, Scott; stepdaughters, Michelle Whittington and husband, Dennis, and Cheryl Langreder; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There will be no funeral service and he will be cremated according to his wishes. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at Weber and Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BJC Hospice, One Professional Drive, Suite 180, Alton, IL, 62002. Condolences may be expressed online at www.weberfuneralhome.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on April 29, 2013

BENTON -- James King, 64, died at 5:55 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mount Vernon. Arrangements are incomplete at Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory in Benton. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on April 29, 2013

Helen BROWN (wife of CLyde Campbell) d/o James Wm Avery BROWN and Bertie Whitaker Brown Helen FLossie was born in Salem, Missouri

Dale, I have : James C McCARTY 1/m Martha KNOTT bef. 1899 in KY ??? 2/m Lulu/Lula/Loulia CHURCH KNOTT 31 May 1924 Rend City, FCI (holler if you want a scan of this record); (Lulu 1/m James L KNOTT bef. 1903 in Daviess Co., KY) Lulu CHURCH KNOTT MCCARTY 3/m Clarence Edwin MARSHALL 25 Jun 1927 Benton, FCI -SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Dale Ray Houseworth > Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 9:52 AM > To: ilfrankl > Subject: [ILFRANKL] McCarty - Knott > > > > Looking for marrige record for JAMES C MCCARTY and LORTILLE KNOTT > around 1923. > > > > Thanks, Dale > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILFRANKL- > request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message

AWESOME!!! > -----Original Message----- > From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Dale Ray Houseworth > Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 9:45 AM > To: ilfrankl > Subject: [ILFRANKL] Browning Hill Cemetery Update > > > > Hello All, > > > > I wanted to update you on the work at Browning Hill. We have been mowing > the Cemetery every week and it looks nicer each time it is done. Two trees > are still down and they will be cut up and moved in a couple weeks. > > ....

Cousin, Clyde (26 May 1906 - 19 Apr 1977) mar. Helen Flossie BROWN (21 Oct 1909 - 15 Dec 1985) -- they both passed away Florissant, St Louis Co., MO (perhaps really at a St. Louis Hospital) ( I don't know where they were buried) I have children as: (and I don't have who they married) Claudia Joyce CAMPBELL and Cheryl CAMPBELL 1940 St Louis census lists Ruth age 14 (is this really Cheryl? or was she b. after 1940? ), and Joyce age 5 as of April 1935 there is a 1958 St Louis City directory with a Joyce CAMPBELL as a Teller - no idea if she is correct Joyce... These girls are of course 5C1R to me and descend from Eli WEBB / Margaret SANDUSKY as well as 2nd cousins to you on your CAMPBELL line :-) -SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Byford Campbell > Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2013 1:40 PM > To: ILFRANKL-L > Subject: [ILFRANKL] Campbell > > Sheldon or any one, > I am trying to locate children of Clyde Campbell in Mo. > Clyde Campbell b. 1906 FCI s/o Fred Campbell and Sadie Turner Campbell. > He died in St. Louis Mo. > I know of two Girls, Joyce and Sheryle. > Any one with information on the girls, I would appreciate it > Byford Campbell >

Looking for marrige record for JAMES C MCCARTY and LORTILLE KNOTT around 1923. Thanks, Dale

Hello All,   I wanted to update you on the work at Browning Hill.  We have been mowing the Cemetery every week and it looks nicer each time it is done. Two trees are still down and they will be cut up and moved in a couple weeks.   The monument company is going to come out and fix the large tombstones that are done. Those on the list to be done at this time are JOHN L. HAMMONS , NANCY HAMMONS, MARY T. BUCKNER, JOHN S. KING, MOSES BUCKNER & JAMES K. BROWNING.   We will also be setting some of the smaller stones. We still have not uncovered and may not be able to locate a few stones. If anyone would have photos of the Cemetery in the past please e-mail them to me.   I am also putting up small metal sign's in the graves for some of the folks. If you have a loved one here and want to put a metal sign up let me know. They don't cost very much.   Also a stone is going to be put up for MARY ANN (BROWNING) EUBANNKS in the next week.   Also if you have photos of persons buried in the cemetery I would like a copy. Susan Dorris is going to put Browning Hill up when I get all stones photoed and information to go with it.   If you have any information on those buried there or copies of Pension records of soldiers buried there can you make me a copy please!  I will be ordering some government markers soon.   If any one would have any questions please let me know.   Thanks to you all!  Dale   P.S. I have been asked to do another cemetery. O boy what did I start? LOL

WEST FRANKFORT - James Bradford Wright, 65, died at 9:45 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2013, at his residence. He was born July 27, 1947, in Herrin, to Wayne and Mavis (Flota) Wright. Jim was a 1965 graduate of FCHS and a 1972 graduate of SIU. He is a member of FCHS Achievement Hall of Fame and was the 1996 SIU Outstanding Alumnus and Commencement Speaker for School of Applied Arts and Science. Jim was an active volunteer in his communities, volunteering time and efforts at Dranesville United Methodist Church in Herndon, Va., serving as the head of the administrative board and long range planning. Additionally, in retirement, he served as chairman of the long range planning committee for the city of West Frankfort, also serving as a member trustee of Denning Cemetery. He served one year on the FCCC board. Jim devoted his time and energies to serve on the SIU Advisory Board to the School of Applied Arts and Sciences. He was also a member of Save Old City Hall Preservation Group and was awarded by the Mayor of West Frankfort, the Citizen of the Year award. In 2003, Jim retired from the U.S. Government and government service after 20 years at the White House. He served in the executive office of the President as the director and branch manager of the EOP Information Technology Data Center. During his 20 years, Jim was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the assistant to the president for Management and Administration five times. Also, during this 20-year period of service he was heavily involved in technology demands related to Iran Gate, the White Water Investigation, Travel Gate, and the impeachment of the president, while meeting the legal demands of the Independent Counsel and Congress, as it is related to getting White House emails, electronic documents electronically searched and presented to Congress and the prosecutors. Jim also served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969 as a Computer Technician, Specialist 5, at 8th Army Headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. Prior to his government service, Jim worked in IT at National Headquarters for Marriott Corp. in Bethesda, Md., managing the Reservation Systems, National HQ for AAA in Falls Church, Va., and National HQ GEICO in Bethesda, Md. After his retirement from government service, he served as chairman of TKC Communications Corp. in Fairfax, Va. During his three-year term, this start up IT company went from earning $60 million per year to $340 million. All who truly knew Jim knew of his straightforwardness, acceptance, and that he truly was a man of his word. Above all else, except for his family and country, Jim's great passion in life was golf. For 17 plus years, he played golf at Loudoun Country Club of Purcellville, Va., with the same seven buddies. Upon retirement to West Frankfort, Jim joined Franklin County Country Club in West Frankfort and became a member of the famous Baloney Bunch at the club. In retirement, one of Jim's goals was to travel the country and play at many of the best golf courses. In the last few years, he managed to make it to Pebble Beach, Calif.; Bandon Dunes, Ore.; Coeur D'Alene, Idaho; Banff National Park, Conn.; Cogg Hill in Chicago; Greenbier, W.V.; Pinehurst, N.C.; Saw Grass, Fla.; all of the RTJ courses in Alabama; and Golden Horse Shoe and Kingsmill courses in Williamsburg, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Mavis Wright; grandfather, Raymond Wright; grandmother, Mattie Wright; uncle, Francis Wright; grandfather, Herman Flota; and grandmother, Maude Flota. Survivors include son, Shawn E. Wright and wife, Deborah, and new grandson, Steele from Harpers Ferry, W.V.; brother, Charles G. (Greg) Wright , who is retired U.S. Army, Special Forces of Beverly Hills, Fla.; Karen Wright of Great Falls, Va.; aunt Margaret Wright of West Frankfort; cousin, Warren and Linda Wright of West Frankfort; nephew, Charles G. Wright, Jr. and wife, Maureen, of Gross Ile, Mich.; great-nephew, Chucky Wright; great niece, Megan Wright of Gross IIe, Mich.; nephew, John and Lisa Wright; great-nephew, Cole Wright; great-niece, Cali Wright, all of West Frankfort; nephew, Arnold Wright of Ocala, Fla.; nephew, James Wright of Miami; niece, Debbie and Jeff Woolard; great-nephews, Jacob and Dalton Woolard; and great- niece, Kylie Woolard, all of West Frankfort. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, in Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort, with Minister Ed Pool officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Denning Cemetery on the Orient Road. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. 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 April 28, 2013 Published in The Southern Illinoisan on April 28, 2013

CHRISTOPHER - Fern Triplett, 83, died at 7:25 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at home. Arrangements are incomplete at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on April 28, 2013

HERRIN - Patsy Joyce (Goodwin) Stewart, 81, passed away at 12:56 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at her home. Patsy was born in Royalton to James and Mae (Wesson) Goodwin. She is survived by two sons, Thomas Weller and wife, Cindy, of West Frankfort and Jackie Weller; grandchildren, April and (Ruben) Molina of Austin, Texas, Kristie and (Randy) Kelley of Kingsland, Ga., and Jason Weller and Patric Weller; and great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Shelby Kelly of Kingsland, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randall Stewart; parents, James and Mae Goodwin; sister, Betty Woolbright; brothers, James Goodwin, Lonnie Goodwin and William Earnest Goodwin; and first husband, Frederick Weller. There will be no services. Van Natta Funeral Home, at 427 South Park in Herrin, is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on April 28, 2013

CHRISTOPHER - Virgil Lee Schirmer, 72, passed away peacefully April 26, 2013, in Heartland Regional Medical Center of progressive supranuclear palsy. Virgil was born June 23, 1940, in Herrin Hospital to George Schirmer and Irene (Lewis) Schirmer of Mulkeytown. He married the late Patsy Baker of Christopher on July 24, 1959. Virgil was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and retired after 36 years of service. In his younger years, Virgil was an active member of Jaycees and Masonic Lodge in Christopher. Virgil was a member of First Christian Church in Christopher and served in many capacities, most notably as a deacon and elder. Mr. Schirmer was preceded in death by his wife Pat, who passed in 2008; and his parents. He is survived by his daughters, Tina Fletcher (Martin), Cindy Kreider (Matt) and Trish Sherk (Jeff); and six grandchildren, Cassandra Hargraves, Kyle Hargraves, Jake Fletcher, Anna Mae Kreider, Emily Ruth Kreider and Luke Schirmer Kreider. He is also survived by his brother, Russell Schirmer (Joanne); and two nieces, Kelli Blaiser(Dale) and Kimbra Pistono(Jeff). Services will be at 5 p.m. today, April 28, in First Christian Church in Christopher, with the Rev. Jerry Akin officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at the church. Private graveside services will be at Mulkeytown Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CurePSP at give.psp.org or Hospice of Southern Illinois, www.hospice.org/hospice-home/secure-donation, and will be accepted at the church.

Thompsonville- Ferna Elizabeth Pearson, age 92, of Thompsonville, passed away at 5:23am on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Ferna was born in Lake City, Washington on June 29, 1920, the daughter of William J. and Vera Ora (Waldron) Taylor. She married Thomas Pearson in Tacoma, Washington on August 2, 1942. Together, they shared forty-two years of marriage. He preceded her in death on March 12, 1985 but is today reunited with him. After moving to Illinois from Tacoma, Washington in 1945, Ferna began attending the Heights Church of God in West Frankfort where she worshipped for sixty-two years. For the last several years, she attended Townmount Baptist Church in West Frankfort where her son-in-law is Pastor. Music was a very important part of Ferna’s life and to always sing for the Lord was her heart’s desire. As well as being an accomplished soloist, she was a member of the church choir, the Heights Quartet, Heights Quintet, the Grannies’ Trio and the Four Generations singing groups. Ferna also taught a children’s Sunday School class, helped with youth group, and was a member of the Women of the Church of God organization. After raising her five children, Ferna enjoyed her rural newspaper route for the Daily American, and while doing this, decided she would like to deliver the mail on a rural route instead. After successfully passing her Civil Service examination at age forty-nine, she was hired by the Postal Service, but not for a rural route. She became the first woman letter carrier in the area to walk the mail routes door to door. Her entire career was spent working within the city limits of Johnston City, until her retirement in 1985. Survivors include two daughters- Donna and Carroll Toler of Thompsonville Brenda and John Mayberry of Eldorado Son- Don and Billye Pearson of West Frankfort Daughter-in-law- Tedra Pearson of West Frankfort Ten Grandchildren- Larry Pearson, Katrina Pearson, Dane Henson, Krista (Caraway) Hartley, Davy Pearson, Devin Pearson, Jessica (Morris) Mehringer, Valerie (Morris) Ashby, Josh Pearson, and Lyndsy Pearson Fifteen Great Grandchildren- Levi Pearson, Sarah Henson, Rachel Henson, Alicia Hartley, Logan Hartley, Derek Pearson, Cameron Pearson, Nicholas Pearson, Owen Pearson, Tysen Mehringer, Libby Mehringer, Shayna Ashby, Kaitlyn Ashby, Taylor Ashby, and Kylee Pearson. Brother- William E. Taylor of Federal Way, Washington Several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons- Robert and David Pearson, granddaughter- Katrina Pearson, twin sister- Faye Lopez, two sisters- May Villalobos and Vera Winslow, and two brothers- Ellsworth and Ray Taylor. Funeral services celebrating Ferna’s life will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Townmount Baptist Church (at the west edge of West Frankfort on Highway 149) with Pastor Carroll Toler officiating. Burial will follow at Tower Heights Cemetery in West Frankfort, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband. Visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Monday, April 29, 2013 at Townmount Baptist Church in West Frankfort. For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to Townmount Baptist Church Building Fund or Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available and accepted at the church services or by mail c/o Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home; 201 S 13th Street; Herrin, IL 62948. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with final arrangements. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com