She died results of a car accident on Log Cabin Rod and Goshen Rd JCI Millie Francis Skelton, 84, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 2:24 P.M. on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Dale, Illinois the daughter of the late Claude Francis and Betty Irene (Biggerstaff) Campbell. She married Enoch C. "Red" Skelton on December 12, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri and he preceded her in death on June 7, 2006. Surviving family members include her Special Friend: Lawrence Bragg of Belle Rive, Illinois; Son: Dennis J. Skelton and wife Beverly of Scheller, Illinois; Grandson: Chase Skelton of Scheller, Illinois; Granddaughter: Brittani Skelton of Nason, Illinois; 2 Step Grandchildren: Jeremy Gossett and wife Jennifer of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Josh Gossett of Sesser, Illinois; 4 Step Grandchildren: Kelsey, Cody, Grady and Chasity. Her parents and her husband preceded her in death. Millie was a nurse and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1376 and the Ladies Auxiliary to Mt. Vernon American Legion Post #141. GRAVESIDE MEMORIAL SERVICE: will be held at a later date at New Hickory Hill Cemetery in Broughton, Illinois. Reverend Jesse Allen will officiate. INURNMENT: New Hickory Hill Cemetery in Broughton, Illinois. In honor of her wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service held. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Park Avenue Baptist Church Food Pantry or to the Donor's Choice and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

I don't know about these books but I went through some a few years ago that had lots of wrong information in them....remember to confirm information you find...my mother was shown as my fathers sister in the IOOF Cemetery in Dahlgren in some records. ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael L. Hébert<mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 9:46 PM Subject: Re: [ILHAMILT] Easley Cem. Books? I was at the C.E. Brehm Library in Mt. Vernon recently and they seem to have all of Sharon's cemetery books. I believe her 1992 edition is 5 volumes of selected cemeteries, mostly in the Dahlgren area with a few from other parts of the county. She then plubished a 9-volume set of cemetery books in 1998 called Kin and Friends: v.1. IOOF Cemetery, Dahlgren v.2. Garrison Cemetery v.3. Crouch Cemetery v.4. Blooming Grove Cemetery v.5. Richardson Hill Cemetery v.6. Middle Creek Cemetery v.7. Bethel/Waugh, Crisel and Preston Cemeteries v.8. St. John Nepomucine Cemetery, Dahlgren v.9. Pleasant Hill, Stull, Atchison, Shelton and Rawls Cemeteries I don't know where any copies of Sharon's books can be had. I just wanted to say that Ryan and Micki and others from the Historical Society have the genealogy library at McCoy Library in great shape and it is a great place to do Hamilton Co. research. I wish I lived closer! Mike -----Original Message----- From: Mr. Ryan Nelson Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 12:37 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [ILHAMILT] Easley Cem. Books? Micki Faruzzi and I went to the Williamson County Historical Society's genealogy library Thursday and discovered that there are three volumes of Hamilton County Cem. records published by Sharon Easley in 1992. We do not currently have these books in our gen. library in Hamilton County. Does anyone have any idea of where some might be aquired? ______ Over the last few months, we have aquired more than 150 new books. If you haven't been up to the genealogy library in Hamilton County, it is worth looking again. Brand new shelf files and binders have been added. It looks nice. Ryan Nelson Hamilton County Historical Society President ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List admin: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Info/Archives: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/IL/hamilton.html<http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/IL/hamilton.html> USGenWeb site: http://hamilton.ilgw.org<http://hamilton.ilgw.org/> ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Anyone have his parents/grand-parents? (where my wife works is supplied by Boyer Coffee -- it really is a small world!) -SRJ in Colorado Springs, CO > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of BLS > Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 6:18 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [ILHAMILT] BOYER DEATH > > > MCLEANSBORO, Ill. - William Joseph Boyer, 82, died Nov. 4, > 2009, in Colorado. > > He founded the Boyer Coffee Company Inc., was a Navy veteran > and member of the University Hills Baptist Church. > > Surviving are his wife, Jeanette; daughter, Pam; sons, Bill > Jr., Dennis and Sam; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. > > Graveside services noon Nov. 11, in Odd Fellows Cemetery, > with military rites. Visitation at Harre Funeral Home 5 to 7 > p.m. Nov. 10. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to > the Denver Rescue Mission > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > 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 >

MCLEANSBORO, Ill. - William Joseph Boyer, 82, died Nov. 4, 2009, in Colorado. He founded the Boyer Coffee Company Inc., was a Navy veteran and member of the University Hills Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Jeanette; daughter, Pam; sons, Bill Jr., Dennis and Sam; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside services noon Nov. 11, in Odd Fellows Cemetery, with military rites. Visitation at Harre Funeral Home 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 10. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Denver Rescue Mission

Dorothy Ella Mae "Shorty" Watkins, age 81, of Waltonville died 8:21 p.m. Friday November 6, 2009 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born May 4, 1928, in Dahlgren, Illinois, daughter of Joe and Rose (Williamson) Miller. She married George Watkins on August 6, 1951 in Morganfield, Kentucky and he preceded her in death on February 15, 2001. Dorothy was retired from Vern-Wood Press in Mt. Vernon. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Dorothy is survived by a daughter, Linda Watkins-Hanna and husband Stuart of Waltonville, Illinois; one sister, Geraldine McGrew of Dekalb, Illinois; two granddaughters, Kayla Watkins and Melia Hanna both of Waltonville; and also two step-granddaughters, Abigail and Samantha Hanna both of Salem. Her parents and one sister Josephine Norton preceded her in death. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday November 11, 2009 at Flint Cemetery in Belle Rive, Illinois with Pastor Derek Downs officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday November 10, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100

Remember When? Oil well in Hoodville One of the oil wells in the Hamilton County community of Hoodville, around 1942, located on the Mitchells' five acres; John Austin's house is in the background behind the pump jack, and to the left is their large barn. William and Julie Mitchell's family, front row: Teddy, Don, Nadine, Tommy and Vada; back row: Mary, Bill, Mom and Dad. Bob Mitchell is not in the photograph; he had gone bear hunting with his BB gun. Picture at www.McLeansboroTimesLeader.com

Birthday: Beggs turning 90 Mary Ellen (Johns) Beggs, born and raised in the Walpole/Dale community, will be 90 in November. An open house which will include cake, punch and fellowship is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at Brookstone Estates, 165 Ron Morse Drive, Harrisburg. The family requests no gifts but would welcome cards with a personal message. Anyone unable to attend may send a card to Mary Ellen Beggs, 165 Ron Morse Drive, Apt. 44, Harrisburg, IL 62946.

Anniversary: Woodrow Don and Kathryne (Newman) Woodrow will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Oct. 30. They were married at the home of Virgil and Christina Newman in Enfield by Gilbert Wilson. Charles and Mae Becker were their attendants. The Woodrows have been blessed with three children, Kelly Don Woodrow of McLeansboro, Lisa Lynn Woodrow Austin of Wayne City and Dee Ann Woodrow Hodge of Salem, and three daughter- and sons-in-law, Shelly (Compton) Woodrow, Scott Austin and Mike Hodge. They have six grandchildren, Justin, Jason and Kelsey Woodrow, Christopher and Christin Austin and Alesha Hodge. Justin and his wife, Victoria (Sutton) Woodrow, reside in McLeansboro with their two children, Hallie and Sawyer. Jason and his wife, Alison (Sentel) Woodrow, reside in McLeansboro with their three children, Grace, Annabell and Caroline, due in November. Kelsey is a senior at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. Christopher lives in McLeansboro. Christin is a sophomore at Wayne City High School. Alesha is a sophomore at Kaskaskia College in Centralia. Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 14, McLeansboro, IL 62859. The family requests no gifts.

Engagement: Maloney - Hare Andy and Janis Rubenacker of Piopolis and Chuck Maloney of Melbourne, Ark., announce the marriage of their daughter Abigail Miranda Maloney to Michael William Hare, the son of Bill and Sue Hare of Xenia, Ohio. Mike and Abigail will have an intimate wedding on a private beach in Indian Rocks, Fla., on Nov. 24. A reception to celebrate their marriage will take place at the Elks Club in McLeansboro on Dec. 12, starting at 6 p.m. Some invitations have been sent for the reception, but all friends and family are invited to attend. The couple resides in Dayton, Ohio.

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE RELATIVES BURIED AT OLD RUFF, SALINE CO ILL Benton, Ill. - Friends of Old Ruff and Hall Town Cemeteries located in northwest Saline County now have points of contact for support and inquiries, according to board chairman Gene Anderson. They are: Illinois Pioneer Association P.O. Box 42 Benton, IL 62812 439-6877

Dr. Charles Earl Reel, 86, McLeansboro, died 9:24 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at his residence in McLeansboro. Upon his death, it was Dr. Reel's personal request to be cremated. There will be no visitation or funeral services. The family will conduct a private burial of ashes at a later date. He was born in Harrisburg on Oct. 29, 1928, to Dr. Earl and Gertrude (Jones) Reel. He married the former Gloria Jo Sloan, who survives in McLeansboro. He was a dentist and oral surgeon. Dr. Reel was a World War II Navy veteran, serving as a naval aviation electronics technician. After receiving his University of Illinois degree in dentistry, he completed three year residencies in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Northwestern University, Cleveland Clinic, St. Vincent's Hospital system and the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Reel chose to return to Southern Illinois to practice his advanced surgical training. His primary mission was to perform his specialty surgery in the smaller hospitals of his home area. Toward the end, he lectured and operated in 17 Southern Illinois hospitals, pioneering his specialty as a "circuit rider," operating in the patients' own community local hospital. His service was especially noteworthy on more advanced facial trauma cases. Heart problems ultimately limited his broad based surgical service into an extended semi-retirement. Survivors in addition to his wife include a daughter, Carol Shepherd and husband David of Porter, Ind.; a sister, Suellen Barter of Harrisburg; and a brother, Dr. John Reel of Harrisburg. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Steven Reel. Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, was in charge of Dr. Reel's arrangements

William E. "Red" Glenn, 83, of McLeansboro, passed away at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will follow at Crouch Cemetery in Belle City. Graveside military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 106 of McLeansboro.Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of all arrangements. Published in the Mt. Vernon Register News on 11/5/2009

Nellie Martha Moles, 100, passed away at 2:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at McLeansboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro with Bill Baize officiating. Burial will follow at Glenview Memorial Gardens in McLeansboro.Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.Memorials may be made to Delafield Missionary Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of all arrangements. Mt Vernon Paper 11-4-2009

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Just read the e-mail to Barbara Marchovechio. My Mother's family was Gibson, related to her Gibson connection. Jacob Gibson was my Grandfather and I believe I remember a John Gibson being in the family somewhere. They were located in southern IL (Hamilton County). Don't know if there is a connection - but possibly. Betty

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MCLEANSBORO - John C. Weaver, 67, died at 11:10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2009, in Temple Baptist Church in McLeansboro, with the Rev. Tim Biggerstaff officiating. Burial will be in Blooming Grove Cemetery near McLeansboro. Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on November 3, 2009

Members of the 1970-71 East Side Tigers eighth-grade boys basketball team included, from left, front: Rocky Metheney, Kevin Hall, Bradley Scott York, Billy Edmonds and Chuck Gibbs; back row: Mike Hill, Joel Irvin, Mark Antony Scott, Bobby Gent Tedford, Greg Huggins, Stan Adams and coach Gary Whipple. If you have a photo of local interest that's at least 25 years old and you'd like to share it with the Times-Leader's readers, please drop it by the newspaper's office at 200 S. Washington St. or e-mail it to [email protected]

Mary Ann Daily, daughter of Ron Daily, Mrs. Pat Gaunt and the late Dick Gaunt of East Peoria, is engaged to be married to Jeremy Hutcheson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hutcheson of McLeansboro. Mary Ann is currently employed at Rural Community Insurance Services, where she is a crop adjuster. Jeremy is currently employed at Beck's Drugs in Eldorado as a pharmacy technician. The wedding will be held at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Dolan Lake, with reception to follow at the McLeansboro Elks Lodge. A few invitations were sent, but all friends and family are welcome. The bride and groom request that everyone attending dresses casually.

Brandy NaTosha Galloway and Louis Franklin Harland Jr. will be joined in marriage at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at First General Baptist Church in McLeansboro. There will be an hors d'oeuvres reception at 5 p.m. at Gibby's on the Green at Rend Lake Golf Course, located right next to the golf tee water tower. There will also be a cocktail hour starting at 4 p.m. Brandy is the daughter of Randall and Tammy Galloway of Sesser and the granddaughter of Doyle and Earlene Galloway of Sesser and Mary-Jo Cavaretta of Sesser. Louis is the son of Louis and Ann-Marie Harland of McLeansboro and the grandson of David and Mary Ann Armstrong of McLeansboro. Some invitations were sent, but if you did not receive one, all family and friends are welcome.