Tammy Cross of Dahlgren and Arnold Saltsman of Kentucky announce their engagement. Tammy is the daughter of Mary and Gabe Cross of Dahlgren. Arnold is the son of Willie and Careanna and the late Velva Dean Saltsman of Litchfield, Ky. A wedding is planned at 11 a.m. June 2 at Sugar Camp Missionary Baptist Church in Belle Rive. Some invitations have been sent, but all friends and family are invited to attend. The couple plan to reside in Kentuckyv

John Revelle Wilson, age 88, passed away at home in Ojai, Calif., on May 1, 2012, from congestive heart failure. He was born at home in McLeansboro on March 15, 1924, the eldest of four. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances Revelle Wilson and Sadie McKnight Wilson; a brother, Eugene Wilson; and a grandson, Nate Revelle Wilson. John is survived by two sisters, Jane Friel of Carbondale and Cheryl Stephens of McLeansboro. He is also survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara, better known as “Ginger,” and the family, including son Scott (Christine) and children Eli and Marika; daughter Dede Pitruzzelli (Bill) and children Joseph and Stefan; daughter Gracia “Gay” Hopcia (Dave) and children Abby and Aiden; son Doug (Dina) and children Tyler, Haley, Sadie and Amanda; son Clint (Yi) and children Rebecca, Sydney and Homer. Tyler and Christen blessed John with two great-grandchildren, Ryder and Parker. John’s interest in the oil industry came while in high school when he worked in the oil fields of Southern Illinois as a “roughneck.” He left Northwestern University during World War II to serve in the Army Air Corps as a navigator, South Pacific Arena. After the war, he graduated from Northwestern with a master’s degree in geology, with a minor in chemistry. While at Northwestern, John met Barbara “Ginger” Ziegler and they married in 1948. After several years of working as a petroleum geologist for Continental Oil Co. in Texas, John took a position with Standard Oil of California. The couple moved to Ojai in 1952 where they raised their five children and supported their community. After retiring from Standard, John taught science and chemistry at Ojai Valley School and Buena High School in Ventura, Calif. At John’s request, there was no public funeral service but a private family inurnment at Ojai Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, remembrances could be sent to Help of Ojai, the Ojai Valley Museum or Ojai Presbyterian Church. John 5:24 — “He who hears my word and believes has eternal life and has passed from death to life

CENTRALIA — Lucille Colleen Owen, age 85, of Centralia, went home to heaven — where she was met by her family and friends rejoicing at the gates — at 5:39 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born Feb. 26, 1927, in McLeansboro, the daughter of Alva J. and Elva (Reed) Lance. Lucille married James Lewis Owen in Chicago on May 25, 1945; he preceded her on Sept. 27, 2008. She is survived by three sons, Larry Dale Owen and wife Sue of Centralia, J.R. Owen and wife Susan of Carterville and Darrell Eugene Owen and wife Dinah of Kell; one daughter, Karen Lynn Beasley and husband Paul of Houck, Ariz.; one brother, Dale Emerson Lance and wife Marcella of McLeansboro; and eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; brother Glen Lance; sister Beulah Eilleen Cambron; and granddaughter Julie Marie (Owen) Pardee. Mrs. Owen was a nurse’s aide at St. Mary’s Hospital. She lived in Centralia since 1967 after living in Carmi for 15 years, where she was a member of Stewert Street Baptist Church. While in Centralia, she was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, who were the center of her life. She also enjoyed attending bluegrass festivals and gospel singings. Her funeral service was Monday at Temple Baptist Church in Centralia with the Rev. Don Shaffer officiating. Interment was at Ten Mile Baptist Cemetery near McLeansboro. Memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church or Ten Mile Cemetery Fund and will be accepted at Irvin Funeral Home in Centralia, which was in charge of arrangements

MCLEANSBORO -- Mary Theresa (Agostine) Johnson, 50, of Memphis, Ind., formerly of McLeansboro, died at 4:40 p.m. May 20, 2012, after a car accident in Norton Hospital in Louisville, Ky. Mary was a homemaker. She was born Oct. 11, 1962, in Christopher, the daughter of the late John Meskenas and the late Barbara (Costello) Stowers. At her request, her body was cremated, and a private family service will be at a later date in Wayne City. She is survived by her son, Kory Johnson; ex-husband, Keith Johnson of Memphis, Ind.; sisters, Paula Galloway and husband, Jeff of Benton, Patty Deaton and husband, Jody, of Herrin, Vickie York and husband, Glenn of Mount Vernon, and Irene Biggerstaff and husband, John of McLeansboro. She also had several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and grandparents. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on May 31, 2012

I just found it. Thanks, Lisa ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Lisa Pemberton <mlisap@yahoo.com> To: Hamilton County <ilhamilt@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 10:35 PM Subject: [ILHAMILT] Looking for obit of Judge James LANE Does anyone have the obit for Judge James Lane that was in the Leader on 23 Nov 1905? I have found this in the book Hamilton County, Illinois Death Records Vol II 1901-1920 Judge James Lane d at res of dau, Mrs. Enos Barton in Dahlgren, Nov 14, age 91. Bur New Hope Cem. ( notice, long obit in Leader, Nov 23 paper) Thanks for your help! Lisa ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List admin: ilhamilt-admin@rootsweb.com 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 ILHAMILT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Does anyone have the obit for Judge James Lane that was in the Leader on 23 Nov 1905? I have found this in the book Hamilton County, Illinois Death Records Vol II 1901-1920 Judge James Lane d at res of dau, Mrs. Enos Barton in Dahlgren, Nov 14, age 91. Bur New Hope Cem. ( notice, long obit in Leader, Nov 23 paper) Thanks for your help! Lisa

Was Lawrence HUGHES a son of Oliver M HUGHES and Bessie May SHAPE HUGHES and have brothers, Ira, Marion, Lloyd an Herman -----Original Message----- From: Sue Armstrong Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:17 AM To: ilhamilt@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILHAMILT] obit: Leslie (Knapp) Hughes In Journal Star of Peoria, Illinois on May 29, 2012 LESLIE HUGHES *PEORIA *- Mrs. Leslie Lee Knapp Hughes, 94, of Shelby, N.C., formerly of Peoria, died Friday, May 25, 2012, at Kings Mountain Hospice in Cleveland County. She was born March 27, 1918, in Hamilton County, Ill., a daughter to the late Florence Ada Voliva Knapp and George Grover Knapp. She was the last surviving of 14 children and the matriarch of her family. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Lawrence M. Hughes. She is survived by her daughter, Joan Newsome; a grandson, Michael Newsome and his wife, Kristen; and their two sons, Parker and Riley Newsome, all of Shelby. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Lutz-Austell Funeral Home is serving the family. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List admin: ilhamilt-admin@rootsweb.com 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 ILHAMILT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

In Journal Star of Peoria, Illinois on May 29, 2012 LESLIE HUGHES *PEORIA *- Mrs. Leslie Lee Knapp Hughes, 94, of Shelby, N.C., formerly of Peoria, died Friday, May 25, 2012, at Kings Mountain Hospice in Cleveland County. She was born March 27, 1918, in Hamilton County, Ill., a daughter to the late Florence Ada Voliva Knapp and George Grover Knapp. She was the last surviving of 14 children and the matriarch of her family. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Lawrence M. Hughes. She is survived by her daughter, Joan Newsome; a grandson, Michael Newsome and his wife, Kristen; and their two sons, Parker and Riley Newsome, all of Shelby. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Lutz-Austell Funeral Home is serving the family.

Robert Eugene Miles, 81, of Harrisburg passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012 at the Hamilton County Memorial Nursing Home in Mcleansboro. Robert was born on April 9, 1931, in Harrisburg to the late John Albert and Katheryn (Hunt) Miles. On September 27, 1952, he married Roberta Miller and she survives. Robert was a retired Navy chief petty officer aboard the USS Boxer during the Cuban Crisis. He was also the owner of Bob's Lockshop. Surviving family members include his wife: Roberta Miles of Harrisburg; son: Steve Miles and wife Cheryl of Riverton, IL; son: Earl Miles and wife Sherrie of Harrisburg; son: Alan Miles and wife Patti of McLeansboro; daughter: Teresa Golden and husband David of McLeansboro; daughter: Lisa Roberson and husband Michael of Hudson, KY; brother: William "Bill" Miles and wife Barbara of Laconia, NH; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; seventeen nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister: Loretta Gilbert, brother: Billy Lee Miles in infancy, and sister: Evelyn Ruth Miles. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg. Rev. Steve Nyberg will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM, Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Reed Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Lydia L. Moore, 63, of McLeansboro, died 6:23 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2012, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. She was born July 21, 1948, in Atmore, Ala., the daughter of Raymond and Irene (Adams) Moore. She is survived by a sister, Rosemary Harmon of Evansville, Ind.; a niece, Brandi Harmon of Fishers, Ind.; a nephew, Daren Harmon and wife Paula of Evansville, Ind.; and a great-niece, Madalyn Harmon of Evansville, Ind. She was a homemaker. She attended Ten Mile Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will be at IOOF Cemetery, McLeansboro. Visitation will be from noon on Thursday until the time of the funeral service at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice and will be accepted at Gholson Funeral Home.

Lydia L. Moore, 63, died at 6:23 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2012, in Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery in McLeansboro. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on May 22, 2012

I agree with you -----Original Message----- From: dupree bill Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 3:43 PM To: ilhamilt@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILHAMILT] PULLIAM OBIT Moved by your notice of the passing of 97 year old Mildred Pulliam of Mission Viejo, CA. She was a great lady, and a friend to all genealogists. She was a special help to me when I was compiling my 600 page "Early Johnson's of Hamilton County, Illinois." Her storehouse of knowledge about Hamilton Co., IL families was unreal, especially since she had been gone from there since 1953. We will miss her. Rev. James William Dupree, Americus, Georgia. -----Original Message----- From: BLS Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:37 AM To: Hamilton County Subject: [ILHAMILT] PULLIAM OBIT Mildred Lucille Pulliam, 97, of Mission Viejo, Calif., beloved relative, died at 12:50 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012. She died peacefully at home following complications from a respiratory infection. She was born July 16, 1914, in Hamilton County, to George and Ercel Pulliam. Mildred’s brothers, Gilford and William, preceded her in death. She is survived by three nephews, two nieces and their respective families. During the depression, Mildred and her siblings were raised by their maternal grandparents. At age 16, St. Louis was her home and place of employment until she moved to Las Vegas in 1953. She moved to Southern California in 1971. Mildred remained unmarried, but enjoyed an abundance of close relatives all of her life. Family genealogy and politics were Mildred’s main interests, beginning in the 1950s, by which she gained recognition for her expertise and accomplishments in both arenas. Her membership and participation in patriotic organizations at local, state and national levels, including the Daughters of the American Revolution, gained many friends and contacts with distant relatives. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Hickory Hill Baptist Church near Broughton. The Rev. Robert Sefried will officiate. Burial will be at Hickory Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. Saturday until the service time at the church. The Gholson Funeral Home of McLeansboro is in charge of the arrangements ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List admin: ilhamilt-admin@rootsweb.com 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 ILHAMILT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List admin: ilhamilt-admin@rootsweb.com 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 ILHAMILT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Moved by your notice of the passing of 97 year old Mildred Pulliam of Mission Viejo, CA. She was a great lady, and a friend to all genealogists. She was a special help to me when I was compiling my 600 page "Early Johnson's of Hamilton County, Illinois." Her storehouse of knowledge about Hamilton Co., IL families was unreal, especially since she had been gone from there since 1953. We will miss her. Rev. James William Dupree, Americus, Georgia. -----Original Message----- From: BLS Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:37 AM To: Hamilton County Subject: [ILHAMILT] PULLIAM OBIT Mildred Lucille Pulliam, 97, of Mission Viejo, Calif., beloved relative, died at 12:50 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012. She died peacefully at home following complications from a respiratory infection. She was born July 16, 1914, in Hamilton County, to George and Ercel Pulliam. Mildred’s brothers, Gilford and William, preceded her in death. She is survived by three nephews, two nieces and their respective families. During the depression, Mildred and her siblings were raised by their maternal grandparents. At age 16, St. Louis was her home and place of employment until she moved to Las Vegas in 1953. She moved to Southern California in 1971. Mildred remained unmarried, but enjoyed an abundance of close relatives all of her life. Family genealogy and politics were Mildred’s main interests, beginning in the 1950s, by which she gained recognition for her expertise and accomplishments in both arenas. Her membership and participation in patriotic organizations at local, state and national levels, including the Daughters of the American Revolution, gained many friends and contacts with distant relatives. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Hickory Hill Baptist Church near Broughton. The Rev. Robert Sefried will officiate. Burial will be at Hickory Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. Saturday until the service time at the church. The Gholson Funeral Home of McLeansboro is in charge of the arrangements ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List admin: ilhamilt-admin@rootsweb.com 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 ILHAMILT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Lydia L. Moore, 63, a resident of McLeansboro, passed away at 6:23 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2012, in Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. Funeral arrangements for Lydia L. Moore are pending at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro

BENTON -- Wanda June Cluck, 82, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012, in Saint Louis University Hospital. She was born July 3, 1929, in Macedonia, the daughter of Roy and Lillie (Barnfield) Williams. She married the Rev. Ernest Edward Cluck on Nov. 23, 1946, and he preceded her in death Jan. 5, 2001. Mrs. Cluck was a longtime member of New Life Church of God in Benton. Mrs. Cluck is survived by her two daughters, Janet Norris and husband, Robert of Benton, and Nancy Mrogenski and husband, Don of Cleveland, Tenn.; one son, Toby Cluck of Benton; grandchildren, Terry Norris of Loganville, Ga., Melinda McGill and husband, Bryan of McLeansboro, Brian Norris and wife, Tracy of Belle Rive, Amy Plemons and husband, Ike of Cleveland, Tenn., Kevin Mrogenski of Cleveland, Tenn., and Aria Cluck of Omaha, Neb.; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one sister, Nadine Taylor of Richmond, Ind.; brother-in-law, Raymond Carlton of Collinsville; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Mrs. Cluck was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Ray Cluck; an infant grandchild; a grandson, Travis Cluck; and a sister, Dorothy Hines. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 21, in Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with Pastor Rod Joplin officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home in Benton. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on May 20, 2012BENTON -- Wanda June Cluck, 82, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012, in Saint Louis University Hospital. She was born July 3, 1929, in Macedonia, the daughter of Roy and Lillie (Barnfield) Williams. She married the Rev. Ernest Edward Cluck on Nov. 23, 1946, and he preceded her in death Jan. 5, 2001. Mrs. Cluck was a longtime member of New Life Church of God in Benton. Mrs. Cluck is survived by her two daughters, Janet Norris and husband, Robert of Benton, and Nancy Mrogenski and husband, Don of Cleveland, Tenn.; one son, Toby Cluck of Benton; grandchildren, Terry Norris of Loganville, Ga., Melinda McGill and husband, Bryan of McLeansboro, Brian Norris and wife, Tracy of Belle Rive, Amy Plemons and husband, Ike of Cleveland, Tenn., Kevin Mrogenski of Cleveland, Tenn., and Aria Cluck of Omaha, Neb.; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one sister, Nadine Taylor of Richmond, Ind.; brother-in-law, Raymond Carlton of Collinsville; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Mrs. Cluck was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Ray Cluck; an infant grandchild; a grandson, Travis Cluck; and a sister, Dorothy Hines. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 21, in Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with Pastor Rod Joplin officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home in Benton. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on May 20, 2012v

CENTRALIA -- Lucille Colleen Owen, 85, went home to Heaven where she was met by her family and friends rejoicing at the gates at 5:39 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2012. She had been in St. Mary's Hospital. She was born Feb. 26, 1927, in McLeansboro, the daughter of Alva J. and Elva (Reed) Lance. She married James Lewis Owen on May 25, 1945, in Chicago, and he preceded her in death Sept. 27, 2008. She is survived by three sons, Larry Dale Owen and wife, Sue, of Centralia, J.R. Owen and wife, Susan, of Carterville, and Darrell Eugene Owen and wife, Dinah, of Kell; one daughter, Karen Lynn Beasley and husband, Paul, of Houck, Ariz.; one brother, Dale Emerson Lance and wife, Marcella, of McLeansboro; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Glen Lance; sister, Beulah Eilleen Cambron; and granddaughter, Julie Marie (Owen) Pardee. Mrs. Owen was a nurse's aide at St. Mary's Hospital. She lived in Centralia since 1967 after living in Carmi for 15 years, where she was a member of Stewert Street Baptist Church. While in Centralia, she was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She was a life member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, who were the center of her life. She also enjoyed attending blue grass festivals and gospel singings. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Temple Baptist Church in Centralia, with the Rev. Don Shaffer officiating. Interment will be in Ten Mile Baptist Cemetery near McLeansboro. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Irvin Funeral Home in Centralia and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church or Ten Mile Cemetery Fund and will be accepted Irvin Funeral Home in Centralia. Published in The Southern Illinoisan from May 18 to May 19, 2012

Stephen Wayne Stull, 46, of Carbondale, passed away at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Marion. Funeral arrangments for Stephen Wayne Stull are pending at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro..

Mildred Lucille Pulliam, 97, of Mission Viejo, Calif., beloved relative, died at 12:50 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012. She died peacefully at home following complications from a respiratory infection. She was born July 16, 1914, in Hamilton County, to George and Ercel Pulliam. Mildred’s brothers, Gilford and William, preceded her in death. She is survived by three nephews, two nieces and their respective families. During the depression, Mildred and her siblings were raised by their maternal grandparents. At age 16, St. Louis was her home and place of employment until she moved to Las Vegas in 1953. She moved to Southern California in 1971. Mildred remained unmarried, but enjoyed an abundance of close relatives all of her life. Family genealogy and politics were Mildred’s main interests, beginning in the 1950s, by which she gained recognition for her expertise and accomplishments in both arenas. Her membership and participation in patriotic organizations at local, state and national levels, including the Daughters of the American Revolution, gained many friends and contacts with distant relatives. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Hickory Hill Baptist Church near Broughton. The Rev. Robert Sefried will officiate. Burial will be at Hickory Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. Saturday until the service time at the church. The Gholson Funeral Home of McLeansboro is in charge of the arrangements

Mildred L. Pulliam 97-year-old Mission Viejo, CA resident, Mildred L. Pulliam died at 12:50 p.m. Monday, May 14 at her home. Services for Mildred L. Pulliam are pending at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.

Ralph L. Bullock, 90, of Fairfield and formerly of Dahlgren, died 1:10 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2012, at Way Fair Nursing Home in Fairfield. He was born April 4, 1922, in Hamilton County, the son of Oscar Earl and Lillia Iona (Dagg) Bullock. He married Virginia Russell on April 4, 1946; she survives in Fairfield. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Steve Bullock and wife Vicki of McLeansboro and Larry Bullock and wife Loraine of Belle Rive; a daughter, Connie McCormick and husband Marvin of Fairfield; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Mr. Bullock was a retired supervisor of Dahlgren Gas and Water Department and drove a school bus for Dahlgren for 30 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren with the Rev. Ivan Kunce officiating. Burial will be at IOOF Cemetery in Dahlgren with graveside military rites accorded by McLeansboro American Legion Post 106. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.