Anyone know if he was related to Byrd and Minnie Hutchcraft? Mickey in Mt.Vernon --- On Fri, 3/19/10, BLS <[email protected]> wrote: From: BLS <[email protected]> Subject: [ILHAMILT] HUTCHCRAFT OBIT To: [email protected] Date: Friday, March 19, 2010, 11:14 AM Charles Hutchcraft, 76, of Arlington, Texas, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010. He was born March 28, 1933, in Hamilton County, the son of Otha Hutchcraft and Ellen Harrelson. The funeral was Tuesday at Hillcrest Church of Christ in Arlington, with interment in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Arlington Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Hillcrest Church of Christ, 1401 Hillcrest Drive, Arlington, Texas 76010. Charles was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army. On April 6, 1955, he married Gladys (Bell) Woodruff, who passed away Jan. 22, 2010. Charles was a hard worker until his recent retirement. Known for growing wonderful vegetable gardens, he was nicknamed "Farmer Charlie" by his co-workers, and his family ate well all summer and winter with the freezer full. He loved to camp, fish and watch westerns. Charles was faithful to visit family, and he was blessed to travel the U.S. and the world with his wife. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys, and a son, George R. Woodruff. Survivors include daughters Charlotte Hartzell and husband Doug and Rebecca Rollefson and husband William; sons Elmer Hutchcraft and wife June, D. Thomas Woodruff and wife Diane, and Phillip S. Woodruff; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers Leroy Parker, Dwight Parker and Bob Parker; sisters Iona Kessler, Nadine Hunter and Arlene Parker; and numerous nieces and nephews. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List admin: [email protected] Info/Archives: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/IL/hamilton.html USGenWeb site: http://hamilton.ilgw.org ------------------------------- 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

Charles Hutchcraft, 76, of Arlington, Texas, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010. He was born March 28, 1933, in Hamilton County, the son of Otha Hutchcraft and Ellen Harrelson. The funeral was Tuesday at Hillcrest Church of Christ in Arlington, with interment in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Arlington Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Hillcrest Church of Christ, 1401 Hillcrest Drive, Arlington, Texas 76010. Charles was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army. On April 6, 1955, he married Gladys (Bell) Woodruff, who passed away Jan. 22, 2010. Charles was a hard worker until his recent retirement. Known for growing wonderful vegetable gardens, he was nicknamed "Farmer Charlie" by his co-workers, and his family ate well all summer and winter with the freezer full. He loved to camp, fish and watch westerns. Charles was faithful to visit family, and he was blessed to travel the U.S. and the world with his wife. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys, and a son, George R. Woodruff. Survivors include daughters Charlotte Hartzell and husband Doug and Rebecca Rollefson and husband William; sons Elmer Hutchcraft and wife June, D. Thomas Woodruff and wife Diane, and Phillip S. Woodruff; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers Leroy Parker, Dwight Parker and Bob Parker; sisters Iona Kessler, Nadine Hunter and Arlene Parker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Tarena Marie French and Ian Brett Mellington were united in marriage Dec. 12, 2009, at L'Eglise in Lafayette, La. The bride is the daughter of Daniel and Cynthia Mitchell of McLeansboro and the granddaughter of Glenda and the late Lyle Schaefer. The groom is the son of Brett and Donna Mellington of Lafayette, La., and the grandson of Lyle and Daisy Mellington and the late Tony and Agnes Breaux. The bride was escorted by both her father and mother. She wore an elegant ivory, A-line, strapless satin gown; it was complemented with a one-layered elbow-length ivory veil. She carried a gorgeous bouquet of roses and tulips. Serving as matron of honor was Kay Hoffman. Bridesmaids were Corinth French, sister of the bride, Whitney Johnston, Tiffany Richard and April Gauthier. Serving as best man was Eric Mellington, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Cory Dugas, Douglas Gauthier, Carl Suire, David Guidry and Steven Menard. Stephen Guidry served as an usher. Following the ceremony, a reception was also held at L'Eglise. After returning from a honeymoon in Fiji, the couple now resides in Lafayette, La MCLEANBORO PAPER 3-2010

The only Samuel Hooper that Footnote has is a Capt. in Regiment 40 Company D - his widow was a Sarah Hooper from Fairfield and Samuel was killed at Shiloh, April 6, 1862. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Verdaine Hooper" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 4:03 PM Subject: [ILHAMILT] Hooper Information Needed >I have found the following information on the Find-A-Grave web site and am >wondering if anyone can help me to identify individual... > > "Pvt. Samuel Hooper, birth & death dates both unknown > Burial in Richardson Hill Cemetery in Hamilton County. I would appreciate > any information that you might have, no matter how small." > > I am also looking for information on a James Hooper which appears on the > 1880 Hamilton County census with wife Nancy and a daughter. A Jane Hooper > and a daughter show up on the 1900 census in the household of William and > Nancy Clark, listed as her parents. Jane is listed as a widow. I am > wondering if her name was Nancy Jane and one name was used in 1880 and the > other in 1900. Can you fill in any of the blanks? > > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > List admin: [email protected] > Info/Archives: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/IL/hamilton.html > USGenWeb site: http://hamilton.ilgw.org > ------------------------------- > 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 found the following information on the Find-A-Grave web site and am wondering if anyone can help me to identify individual... "Pvt. Samuel Hooper, birth & death dates both unknown Burial in Richardson Hill Cemetery in Hamilton County. I would appreciate any information that you might have, no matter how small." I am also looking for information on a James Hooper which appears on the 1880 Hamilton County census with wife Nancy and a daughter. A Jane Hooper and a daughter show up on the 1900 census in the household of William and Nancy Clark, listed as her parents. Jane is listed as a widow. I am wondering if her name was Nancy Jane and one name was used in 1880 and the other in 1900. Can you fill in any of the blanks?

Arthur "Good boy" Barker, 83, of Dale, passed away at 6:47 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.He was born in Dale June 21, 1926, the son of Ira Barker and Nellie (Ritcheson) Barker. He married Mary Lou Benbrook in 1949, and she preceded him in death in 1953. He later married Ruth Counsil May 6, 1962, in Shawneetown.The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will follow at the Digby Hill Cemetery in Dale. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro.Barker is survived by his wife, Ruth of Dale; two sons, Gary Barker and wife Dorothy of Cameron Park, Calif., and Gregg Brenner and wife Julie of Dale; one daughter, Debbie Trout and husband Joe of McLeansboro; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Mary Lou. Mr. Barker was a retired farmer who loved to piddle, mow and tinker. He was a 50-year member of the Tuscan Lodge 630 A.F. and A.M. of Walpole and served in the U.S. Marines as a corporal during World War II. Published in the Mt. Vernon Register News on 3/17/2010

Andrew "Andy" Birkner, 79, of McLeansboro, passed away at 11:03 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2010, at McLeansboro Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.He was born in Hamilton County on Nov. 8, 1930, the son of Loui and Mary (Wuebbels) Birkner. He married Alberta VanWinkle on Feb. 6, 1950, and she preceded him in death. He was a retired farmer.Funeral services will beheld at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Clements Catholic Church in McLeansboro; Monsignor Joseph Lawler will conduct the funeral Mass. Interment will follow at St. Clements Cemetery in McLeansboro.Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with a rosary service held at 7 p.m.Mr. Birk-ner is survived by two sons, David Birkner and wife Carmen Jo of McLeans-boro and Danny Birkner and wife Janet of McLeansboro; one daughter, Shirley Hoffeditz and husband Bill of Newton; 12 grandchildren, Jon-athon Birk-ner, Brandon Combs, Kev-in, Bobby and Jason Schnicker, Kimberly Kaufman, Kelly De-Peugh, Will-iam and Sarah Hoffeditz and Nathan, Aimee and Kristin Birkner; several great-grandchildren; brother, Fred Birkner of Cam-argo; and sisters, Lena Wilhelm of Pesotum, Rosie Leonard of New Holland, Alberta Humes of Tuscola and Genevieve "Jennie" Kearns of Tolona.He was preceded in death by four brothers, Conrad, Joe Herman and infant Phillip Birkner; and one infant sister, Christina Birkner.Mr. Birkner was a member of the Hamilton County Coyote Club, McLeansboro Eagles Lodge, Knights of Columbus and St. Clements Church in McLeansboro. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Foundation of St. Clements Church and will be accepted at Gholson Funeral Home. Published in the Mt. Vernon Register News from 3/15/2010 - 3/16/2010

MCLEANSBORO - Andrew "Andy" Birkner, 79, died at 11:03 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2010, in McLeansboro Healthcare and Rehab Center. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Clements Catholic Church in McLeansboro, with Monsignor Joseph Lawler officiating. Burial will be in St. Clements Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on March 16, 2010

Wedding: Feather - Trotter Cathy Feather of Wayne City and Adam Trotter of Dahlgren were united in marriage Jan. 2, 2010, at Wayne City Baptist Church. The 10 a.m. ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Ron Trotter. Cathy is the daughter of Nick and Barbara Feather of Wayne City. Adam's parents are Ron and René Trotter of Dahlgren. The bride, given in marriage by her parents, wore a lovely strapless gown embellished in tiny beads, and an elbow-length veil with scalloped edges. She chose Jill Feather of Evansville, Ind., her sister, as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Emma Talbert of Wayne City, friend of the bride, and Sarah Trotter of Dahlgren, sister of the groom. Serving as flower girl was Madelyn Caudle of Wayne City, cousin of the bride. The groom chose his brother, Aaron Trotter of Dahlgren, as his best man. Groomsmen were Brandon Miller of McLeansboro, cousin of the groom, and Mark Feather of Wayne City, brother of the bride. Hank Barker of Ewing, cousin of the groom, was the ring bearer. A reception was held at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church for friends and family. The newlyweds enjoyed their honeymoon in the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. The bride is a 2007 graduate of Wayne City High School and is currently attending Rend Lake College for an associate's degree in nursing. The groom is a 2003 graduate of Hamilton County High School and a Navy veteran. He is currently attending Rend Lake College for a degree in heavy-equipment technology. The couple resides in Dahlgren.

McLEANSBORO - Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Nursing Center resident Fay Poore is still celebrating. In 2008, Mayor Dick Deitz honored the centenarian with a key to the city as he read to her the proclamation bestowed in her honor. And this past Feb. 23, friends, and family acknowledged her 102nd birthday with cake and ice cream.

Roger O. Hollister, 67, of Rantoul, passed away at his home on the evening of Thursday, March 4, 2010, surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services were Monday at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 E. Grove, Rantoul; Tom D. Wheeler officiated. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery, Rantoul. Lux Memorial Chapel, Rantoul, was in charge of arrangements. Roger was born Feb. 24, 1943, in McLeansboro, a son of Eldon and Thelma (Johnson) Hollister. He married Betty (Trotter) Tuttle on Aug. 6, 1977, in Urbana; she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Kendall (Khrissy) Hollister of Carterville and Chris Tuttle of Champaign; a daughter, Kendra (Wayne) Taylor of Carterville; three grandchildren, Macey and Brittan Hollister of Carterville and Travis Taylor of Carterville; his father, Eldon, of Rantoul; an uncle, Vernon Hollister of McLeansboro; and many friends, students and former players whom he considered family. He was preceded in death by his mother. Roger graduated from Southern Illinois University with a bachelor's degree. He was employed by Rantoul City Schools for 35 years as a teacher and basketball, baseball, track and cross country coach. Coach Hollister was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame and was a charter member of "R.O.O.F." He was a member of Ten Mile Baptist Church in McLeansboro. His hobbies included the St. Louis Cardinals, Illini sports and the Chicago Bears. He also enjoyed horses, spending time with family and traveling. He will be remembered for his endless e-mails and ornery sense of humor. Memorials may be made to S.H.A.R.E. (a horse rescue ranch where Roger spent many hours volunteering), P.O. Box 6933, Champaign, IL 61826. Memories and comments may be placed on the Facebook fan page "Coach Roger Hollister."

MCLEANSBORO - Lyle S. Conner, 73, of McLeansboro, formerly of Springfield, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010, at 12:53 a.m. at the Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. Lyle was born Oct. 6, 1936, in Buffalo Hart, the son of Jessie Lyle and Ruth Pauline (Burris) Conner. He married Wilma Joyce Shelton on Jan. 24, 1960. Lyle was a carpenter, working out of the Mount Vernon Local Union 636. He was also a member of the Springfield Local Union 16. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Joyce of McLeansboro; three daughters and son-in-law, Kim Hylton of Springfield, Kindra Denham of McLeansboro and Kris and Michael Monson of Chatham; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City on Saturday, March 13, 2010. Burial was in Mount Oval Cemetery. Published in The State Journal-Register on 3/14/2010

MCLEANSBORO, Ill. - Lyle S. Conner, 73, died March 12, 2010, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. He was a carpenter. Surviving are his wife, Joyce; daughters, Kim Hylton, Kindra Denham and Kris Monson; nine grandchidlren; and three great-grandchildren. Services 1 p.m. today at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City, burial in Mt. Oval Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m. to services. Published in Courier Press on March 13, 2010

Andreas N. "Andy" Kritikos, 35, of McLeansboro, passed away at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at his home.He was born in Harvey March 19, 1974, a son of Nicholas Kritikos and Judy G. (Aud) Kritikos Will. He was a fork lift operator for Larson Warehouse Storm Doors Company in Nashville.Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in McLeansboro. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.Andy is survived by his father, Nicholas Kritikos of Mentone, Ind.; his mother, Judy Will and husband Larry of McLeansboro; sisters, Tammy Katsenis and husband Jim "Jimmy" of Whiting, Ind., Eva Peroulas and husband Kosta of Chicago and Giasemi Karnes of McLeansboro; maternal grandmother, Violet Veatch of McLeansboro; two step-daughters, Kindra York and husband Eric of McLeansboro and Kyla Webb and husband Lucas of McLeansboro; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.He was preceded in death by three grandparents; one brother-in-law, Kenneth Jacob Karnes; and a former brother-in-law, Gregory Spurlock.Andy was a former member of the McLeansboro Eagles Lodge and enjoyed competing in martial arts programs. He was formerly married to Lynn Spurlock.For further information you may call Gholson Funeral

MCLEANSBORO, Ill. - Andreas "Andy" N. Kritikos, 35, died March 9, 2010, at his home. He was a forklift operator for Larson Warehouse. Surviving are his stepdaughters, Kindra York and Kyla Webb; mother and stepfather, Judy and Larry Will; father, Nicholas; grandmother, Violet Veatch; and siblings, Tammy Katsenis, Eva Peroulas and Giasemi Karnes. Services 1 p.m. Friday at Gholson Funeral Home, interment in Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today.

Funeral services for Wanda Mariline Robertson were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at the First Baptist Church of Davis, Okla., with the Rev. James Densman officiating. Interment followed in the Green Hill Cemetery.Wanda was born April 8, 1936, in Jefferson County to the late Marcine L. and Dorothy C. (Carter) Smith. She died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, in Ardmore, at the age of 73.Wanda and Charles J. Robertson were married on Sept. 17, 1963, in Dahlgren. Wanda worked at the shoe factory in Mt. Vernon for several years and was a graduate of Mt. Vernon Township High School with the class of 1954. In her spare time she enjoyed fishing with Charlie, sewing, doing arts and crafts and most recently was learning to crochet. Wanda was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Davis.Wanda is survived by her husband, Charlie; one daughter, Emily Gollaher of Hendricks, Minn.; one son, Eric Robertson and wife Jama of Davis; two stepsons, Bradley Robertson of Peoria, Ariz., and Kevin Robertson and wife Cathy of Emmett, Idaho; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Phyliss Ratliff and husband Bill Schnettgoecke of Florissant, Mo.; as well as five nephews.She was preceded in death by her father, Marcine Smith in 1939; stepfather, Frank Miller in 1981; her mother, Dorothy Miller in June 2009; along with two stepbrothers, Harold and Macel Miller.Services entrusted to Hale's Funeral Home of Davis, Okla. Published in the Mt. Vernon Register News from 3/10/2010 - 3/11/2010

MCLEANSBORO - Andreas N. Kritikos, 35, died at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro, with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on March 11, 2010

Does anyone know if her father Benjamin Harrison Adam was son of James Adams and Mary Magdaline Hart (1857-1938)? Zana Lorena Adams-Williams, 90, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 12:20 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 2010, at Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon.She was born in Moores Prairie Township in Jefferson County on March 21, 1919, a daughter of Benjamin Harrison and Nora Edith (Brake) Adams. She married Claude Herbert Williams on March 21, 1940, in Dahlgren, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 1968. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with the Rev. Mike Speidel officiating. Interment will be at Union Cemetery in Hamilton County.Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mrs. Adams-Williams is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Hall and husband Leslie Dale of Mt. Vernon, Vera Kay Depper of Burleson, Texas, and Lanora Jane Bacon of Hempstead, Texas; four grandsons, Gary Meadows and wife Cheryl of Burleson, Texas, Timothy Hall and wife Rachel of Mt. Vernon, James Burrell and wife Dee of Bluford and Liberty Burrell of Hempstead, Texas; three granddaughters, Kelley Blacklock of Hempstead, Texas, Becky Depper of Burleson, Texas, and Rachel Depper of Burleson, Texas; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; a brother, William Harrison Adams of McLeansboro; a sister, Mary Metheny of Benson, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.Her parents; her husband; great-grandson, Billy Morrison; infant sister, Frances Adams; sister, Beulah Tate; nephew Marty Metheny and wife Sara; nephew Rocky Metheny; nephew Timothy Williams; nephew Howard Williams Jr.; and four brother-in-laws, Lowell Metheny, Francis Tate, Howard Williams and Loyd Williams, preceded her in death. Lorena was a member of East Side Baptist Church and Crossroads Community Hospital Auxiliary and also managed the gift shop at the hospital. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Association or East Side Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864.Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information and to send condolences.

Owen Sodders, age 87, of Ferndale, Mich., passed away on March 6, 2010, in Beverly Hills, Mich. Owen was born on March 10, 1922, in Dahlgren to George and Alice (Adcox) Sodders. He was a highly decorated World War II veteran with over 100 bombing missions in Europe and Asia and a longtime member and former Grand Master of Masonic Lodge 570 of Hazel Park.Owen was the husband of the late Doris (Davis) Sodders and the late Irene (Paczkowski) Sodders; father of Barbara (Douglas) Kellerman and the late Judith (Sodders) Mattice; stepfather of Dianne (Wayne) McLendon; grandfather of Kevin (Janet) Kellerman, Carin (Marc) Edelstein, Susan Kellerman, Dennis Bersche, Amy Soniat, Cheri Sloan, Denise Bersche and the late Daniel Kellerman; stepgrandfather of Daniel (Jodi) McLendon, Deborah (Christopher) Kilby, and Tara (Tony) Mazzorana; and great-grandfather of 16.Owen is pre-deceased by his brothers, Frank (Beulah) Sodders, Otis (Lucille) Sodders, Ted (Blanche) Sodders, Paul (Irene) Sodders; and his sister, Ruth (Charles) Howell.Visitation will be held today from 2 to 9 p.m. at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 23919 John R. Road, Hazel Park, Mich. A Masonic service will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley, Mich. Memorialize Owen with a donation to Beaumont Hospice or the charity of your choice. Published in the Mt. Vernon Register News on 3/9/2010

Zana Lorena Adams-Williams, 90, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 12:20 P.M. on Monday, March 8, 2010 at Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She was born on March 21, 1919 in Moores Prairie Twp. in Jefferson County, Illinois the daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison Adams and Nora Edith (Brake) Adams. She married Claude Herbert Williams on March 21, 1940 in Dahlgren, Illinois and he preceded her in death on November 3, 1968. Surviving family members include her 3 Daughters: Carolyn Hall and husband Leslie Dale of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Vera Kay Depper of Burleson, Texas and Lanora Jane Bacon of Hempstead, Texas; 4 Grandsons: Gary Meadows and wife Cheryl of Burleson, Texas, Timothy Hall and wife Rachel of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, James Burrell and wife Dee of Bluford, Illinois and Liberty Burrell of Hempstead, Texas; 3 Granddaughters: Kelley Blacklock of Hempstead, Texas, Becky Depper of Burleson, Texas and Rachel Depper of Burleson, Texas; 6 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great Great Grandchildren; 2 Step Grandchildren; 2 Step Great Grandchildren; Brother: William Harrison Adams of McLeansboro, Illinois; Sister: Mary Metheny of Benson, Arizona; Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Her parents, husband, great grandson: Billy Morrison, infant sister: Frances Adams, sister: Beulah Tate, nephew: Marty Metheny and wife Sara, nephew: Timothy Williams, nephew: Howard Williams, Jr., four brothers-in-law: Lowell Metheny, Francis Tate, Howard Williams and Loyd Williams preceded her in death. Lorena was a member of East Side Baptist Church, Crossroads Community Hospital Auxiliary and also managed the gift shop at the hospital FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, March 12, 2010 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: Union Cemetery in Hamilton County, Illinois. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 7:00 P.M.. on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Alzheimer's Association or East Side Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.