Carl E. Brown 72-year-old Grayville resident, Carl E. Brown, died Thursday, May 10 at his home. He was a retired meat cutter and member of the Eagles, Elks and American Legion. Surviving are three sons, Steve of Brownstown, IL, Kevin of St. Charles, MO and Jeff of Benton, IL; one sister, Debbie Reed of McLeansboro; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial gathering of friends and family will be held from 11 a.m. til 1 p.m. Monday, May 14 at the Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville. .

----- Original Message ----- From: <ladybuggc@sbcglobal.net> To: "Frey, Jackie Bond Frey" <jackiebondfrey@hotmail.com>; "Cox: Jo Ann Bond Cox" <bjcc213@frontier.com>; "Cullins, Brenda Bond Cullins" <bgcullins@hotmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 7:49 PM Subject: trip to Hamilton County > I'm coming back! Daughter and two nieces coming with me this time. We > are registered again @ Holiday Inn in Mt. Vernon Wed. night (late) - > Sunday noon. Kyle Schoultz will be taking us to the Bond - Hutchcraft - > burials on Thursday and/or Friday. Once again, I hoped some of you could > come to the motel late Saturday a.m. and say "HI" > > Gail Hutchcraft ladybuggc@sbcglobal.net > > > - descendant of Mastin, Captain John, Leonard, John E. Bond and > John, Wm. Harrison, John, & Clyde Hutchcraft. > married names of above include: Ward, Daily, Hensley, Davis on the Bond > side and > Crisel, Willis, Garrison and Bond on the Hutchcraft side. > > COME SAY HI - Bring pictures and info you wish to share.

Sharma M. Taylor, 60, of Benton, IL, died at 9:32 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, Mt. Vernon, IL. Mrs. Taylor was born on October 5, 1951 in Belvidere, IL the daughter of Robert Higdon, Fern (Corn) Darnell Higdon, and James Evan Darnell. Sharma was a licensed cosmetologist and an active member of the Benton Eagles Aerie 2898 Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving relatives include one sister, Arlyn Higdon, Paducah, KY, one brother, David Darnell, Benton, IL, two step-brothers, David Higdon, Paducah, KY, Robert Higdon, Elgin, IL, her life partner, Sisto A. Ferrari, Benton, IL, four children, Christina (Tony) Armes, Logan, IL, Scott (Brenda) Pauly, Benton, IL, Anthony (Stephanie) Pauly, West Frankfort, IL, Adam (Lyndsey) Ferrari, Logan, IL, four grandchildren, Cassie, Skyler, Casey, and Carson, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Darlene Paulson, Evalaine Jerry, and Lauren “Annie” Mulholland and one brother, Howard Darnell, two grandchildren, Adam Pauly and Gavin Michael Lee. .Sharma’s body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2012 at Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory, Benton, IL with Brother Paul Reynolds officiating. A graveside committal service will be conducted by Rev. John Elko at Antioch Cemetery, Macedonia, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook. Sharma M. Taylor, 60, of Benton, IL, died at 9:32 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, Mt. Vernon, IL. Mrs. Taylor was born on October 5, 1951 in Belvidere, IL the daughter of Robert Higdon, Fern (Corn) Darnell Higdon, and James Evan Darnell. Sharma was a licensed cosmetologist and an active member of the Benton Eagles Aerie 2898 Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving relatives include one sister, Arlyn Higdon, Paducah, KY, one brother, David Darnell, Benton, IL, two step-brothers, David Higdon, Paducah, KY, Robert Higdon, Elgin, IL, her life partner, Sisto A. Ferrari, Benton, IL, four children, Christina (Tony) Armes, Logan, IL, Scott (Brenda) Pauly, Benton, IL, Anthony (Stephanie) Pauly, West Frankfort, IL, Adam (Lyndsey) Ferrari, Logan, IL, four grandchildren, Cassie, Skyler, Casey, and Carson, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Darlene Paulson, Evalaine Jerry, and Lauren “Annie” Mulholland and one brother, Howard Darnell, two grandchildren, Adam Pauly and Gavin Michael Lee. Sharma’s Sharma M. Taylor, 60, of Benton, IL, died at 9:32 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, Mt. Vernon, IL. Mrs. Taylor was born on October 5, 1951 in Belvidere, IL the daughter of Robert Higdon, Fern (Corn) Darnell Higdon, and James Evan Darnell. Sharma was a licensed cosmetologist and an active member of the Benton Eagles Aerie 2898 Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving relatives include one sister, Arlyn Higdon, Paducah, KY, one brother, David Darnell, Benton, IL, two step-brothers, David Higdon, Paducah, KY, Robert Higdon, Elgin, IL, her life partner, Sisto A. Ferrari, Benton, IL, four children, Christina (Tony) Armes, Logan, IL, Scott (Brenda) Pauly, Benton, IL, Anthony (Stephanie) Pauly, West Frankfort, IL, Adam (Lyndsey) Ferrari, Logan, IL, four grandchildren, Cassie, Skyler, Casey, and Carson, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Darlene Paulson, Evalaine Jerry, and Lauren “Annie” Mulholland and one brother, Howard Darnell, two grandchildren, Adam Pauly and Gavin Michael Lee. Sharma’s body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2012 at Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory, Benton, IL with Brother Paul Reynolds officiating. A graveside committal service will be conducted by Rev. John Elko at Antioch Cemetery, Macedonia, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook. body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2012 at Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory, Benton, IL with Brother Paul Reynolds officiating. A graveside committal service will be conducted by Rev. John Elko at Antioch Cemetery, Macedonia, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook.

Bob Johns sent me a message about a new book he just published on the 1925 Tri-State Tornado with a focus on Franklin, Hamilton, and White Counties, Illinois. The book is entitled "The 1925 Tri-State Tornado’s Devastation in Franklin County, Hamilton County, and White County, Illinois". It sounds like an interesting book. More info on the book can be found at ... http://tinyurl.com/1925TSTornadoILFHW Mike

— Shirley Ann Ewald, 78, of Belle Rive, passed away at 2:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon. She was a homemaker and a hand quilter, and she was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Dahlgren. She was born Feb. 20, 1934, in Dahlgren, a daughter of Charles and Matilda (Thom) Schilling. She married A.W. “Bud” Ewald on Sept. 27, 1952, and he preceded her in death in 2002. Shirley is survived by three sons, James Ewald of Mt. Vernon, Dan (Margie) Ewald of Belle Rive and Richard Ewald of Mt. Vernon; a daughter, Paula (Steve) Raney of Mt. Vernon; siblings Charles Schilling of Dahlgren and Dorothy Glatz of Belleville; sister-in-law Stella Ewald of Dahlgren; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one sister, Irma Kreher; a brother, LeRoy Schilling; a son, Terry; and a daughter, Kay. A funeral mass will be conducted by father Slawomir Ptak at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Dahlgren. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery in Dahlgren. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren with a rosary service at 7 p.m. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at Gholson Funeral Home, which is in charge of all arrangements.—

Sherman Wilson McLeansboro, Ill. Sherman Wilson, 63, of Livingston, Texas, formerly of McLeansboro, died May 3, 2012, at his home. Survived by daughters, Michelle Wilson and Cassandra Horn; sons, Michael and Barry Wilson; sister, Becky Ellison and brother, Lenny Wilson. Per his request, he was cremated. A primate family memorial service will be held at a later date. Gholson Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Ann Ewald Shirley Ann Ewald Dahlgren, Ill. Shirley Ann Ewald, 78, died may 9, 2102, at Countryside Manor. Survived by daughter, Paula Raney; sons, Dan, James, and Richard Ewald; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Glatz; and brother, Charles Schilling. Preceded in death by her husband, A.W. Bud; daughter, Kay and son, Terry. Services 10 a.m. Friday, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Gholson Funeral Home. Published in Courier Press on May 10, 2012

Robert C. York 66-year-old Springerton resident, Robert C. "Bob" York died Tuesday, May 8 at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. He had been a truck driver and retired from Schnucks in St. Louis after 26 years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Leann York of Springerton; a daughter, Teresa Boysen of Texas; a son, Rob York of Texas; three grandchildren; three step-children, Skip Stanley of Mill Shoals; Velvet Tucker of Haubstadt, IN and Mary Stanley of Fairfield; six step-grandchildren; a sister, Laquita Allen of Poplar Bluff, MO and a brother, Ronnie York of St. Louis. A celebration of life service for Bob York will be held on Sunday, May 20 at the Mill Shoals Ruritan Building from 1 - 4 p.m. St. Louis after 26 years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Leann York of Springerton; a daughter, Teresa Boysen of Texas; a son, Rob York of Texas; three grandchildren; three step-children, Skip Stanley of Mill Shoals; Velvet Tucker of Haubstadt, IN and Mary Stanley of Fairfield; six step-grandchildren; a sister, Laquita Allen of Poplar Bluff, MO and a brother, Ronnie York of St. Louis. A celebration of life service for Bob York will be held on Sunday, May 20 at the Mill Shoals Ruritan Building from 1 - 4 p.m.

Shirley Ewald 78-year-old Dahlgren resident, Shirley Ewald died at 2:15 a.m. Wednesday, M

Ima Dial, 79, of McLeansboro, passed away 6:15 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Harre Funeral Home with the Rev. Rodney Melott officiating. Burial will be at IOOF Cemetery in McLeansboro. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, is in charge of all arrangements

Anson “Jack” James (AJ), a World War II combat Navy veteran, Air Force Korean War veteran and retired special projects manager at Lockheed Martin, passed away Feb. 18, 2012, at the veterans nursing home in Quincy; he was 86. Jack was born Jan. 5, 1926, a native of Texas, and he was a longtime resident of McLeansboro. He was married for 63 years to Lee Ann (Donelson) James; Lee Ann was the daughter of Leslie “Lee” and Lelia Donelson of McLeansboro. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Russell James and Gloverine (Southerland) Cromleigh; his wife, Lee Ann James; his grandson Jonathan Terry James; brother Gene Oman James; brother Raymond Wayne James; and his father-in-law, Leslie “Lee” Donelson. Jack is survived by his sister, Donnie Glenna (James) Little of Richardson, Texas; son Terry Jack James of Weatherford, Texas; his daughter, Debra Lee (James) Thompson of San Antonio; three grandsons, Jason Terry James, Jeferson Terry James and U.S. Army 2nd Lt. James Westley Thompson, all of Texas; a granddaughter, Amy Annalyce (James) Hayden of Texas, and three great-grandsons, Mikal Deetz James, Riley Vincent James and Jonathan Thomas Hayden, all of Texas; four sisters-in-law, Daphne “Doc” (Donelson) Drake, Marilyn (Donelson) James, Clara Nell (Donelson) Dillinger and Katherine (Donelson) Lakin; three brothers-in-law, Donald “Donnie” Leslie Donelson, Robert “Bob” Dillinger and Robert “Bob” Little; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial with full military honors will be held for Jack in Fort Worth, Texas, at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8235 at 5333 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX, 76114 (phone number (817) 731-8231) at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6. The family requests that persons wishing to send flowers or cards instead send a donation to their preferred charity. Arrangements for Jack are being handled by Harre Funeral Home of McLeansboro, 643-2011.

Jeffrey David Johnson, 56, McLeansboro, passed away 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 26, 2012, at McLeansboro Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Mr. Johnson was a drywaller. He was born May 4, 1955, in Pensacola, Fla., a son of Bobby Joe and Osa (Branthover) Johnson. There will be no public services; a private spreading of ashes will be held in Michigan at a later date. Survivors include his stepfather, Wayne Newsome of Belleville, Mich.; loving ex-wife Patricia Francisco of McLeansboro; two brothers, Bobby Joe Johnson of Moreland, Ind., and Daniel Johnson of Laceter, Wash.; one sister, Donna Richard of Ann Arbor, Mich.; one stepbrother, Jeff Newsome and wife Sally of Jackson, Mich.; and five grandsons, Jonah Hobbsick, Aaron Scott and Slade, Wolfgang and Wyatt Redman. Jeffrey loved cooking and tinkering. He was preceded in death by his parents. Arrangements for Jeffrey Johnson are under the direction of HarreJeffrey David Johnson, 56, McLeansboro, passed away 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 26, 2012, at McLeansboro Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Mr. Johnson was a drywaller. He was born May 4, 1955, in Pensacola, Fla., a son of Bobby Joe and Osa (Branthover) Johnson. There will be no public services; a private spreading of ashes will be held in Michigan at a later date. Survivors include his stepfather, Wayne Newsome of Belleville, Mich.; loving ex-wife Patricia Francisco of McLeansboro; two brothers, Bobby Joe Johnson of Moreland, Ind., and Daniel Johnson of Laceter, Wash.; one sister, Donna Richard of Ann Arbor, Mich.; one stepbrother, Jeff Newsome and wife Sally of Jackson, Mich.; and five grandsons, Jonah Hobbsick, Aaron Scott and Slade, Wolfgang and Wyatt Redman. Jeffrey loved cooking and tinkering. He was preceded in death by his parents. Arrangements for Jeffrey Johnson are under the direction of Harre

"Ima" Dial 79-year-old McLeansboro resident, "Ima" Dial, died at 6:15 a.m. Saturday, May 5 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Surviving are five daughters, Paula Hubbard and Pam Bridwell both of McLeansboro, Pat Sneed of Lexington, SC, Pandora Reyling of Dahlgren and Priscilla Rankin of Mt. Vernon, IL; two sons, James of McLeansboro and Paul of Edmund, OK; two sisters, Carol Myers of Glendale, AZ and Carolyn Daily of Chilicothe, IL; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for "Ima" Dial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 8 at the Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery at McLeansboro. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 7 at the Harre Funeral Home

Researchers I'm trying to find more information on James Garrison who was married to Elizabeth Jane Carpenter (1845-1943). They divorced and she remarried 14 Aug 1870 to William W. Harmon in Jefferson Co, IL. According to the pension application she stated she was divorced from James Garrison prior to her marriage to William Harmon. Does anyone know who this James Garrison was? There are several James Garrisons in the 1860 and 1870 census which could be her former husband but I'd just be guessing which one was her husband. Can anyone provide more information? -- Sandy (Whalen) Bauer "Grandmas are just antique little girls"

Mary Lou Doggett, 63, of McLeansboro, passed away at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at her residence. Funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday at Harre Funeral Home with the Rev. David Schlagg officiating. Interment will be at Braden Valley Cemetery in Dale. Mary Lou Doggett, 63, of McLeansboro, passed away at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at her residence. Funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday at Harre Funeral Home with the Rev. David Schlagg officiating. Interment will be at Braden Valley Cemetery in Dale. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro. Memorials may be made to Baptist Children’s Home in Carmi. Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, is in charge of all arrangements. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro. Memorials may be made to Baptist Children’s Home in Carmi. Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, is in charge of all arrangements.

Vauda L. Stewart, 90, of McLeansboro, died 3:28 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012, at McLeansboro Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. She was born Dec. 1, 1921, in Hamilton County, the daughter of George and Dorothy (Stocker) Wheeler. She married Frank Stewart; he preceded her in death. Mrs. Stewart is survived by a daughter-in-law, Betty Ruth Stewart of McLeansboro; and a grandson, Jason Stewart of McLeansboro. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Stewart was a retired seamstress at the former Elder Manufacturing Company in McLeansboro. She was a member of Sneed Church near McLeansboro. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will be at IOOF Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Saturday until the time of services at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice and will be accepted at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.

Vauda Stewart 90-year-old McLeansboro resident, Vauda Stewart, died at 3:28 a.m. Thursday, May 3 at the McLeansboro Healthcare Center in McLeansboro. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro

The cemetery where she is buried should be ARMER CEMETERY. It is spelled incorrectly in the obit. Also her first name was Olive, James Mansfield Crayne and Elizabeth Shaw. Phyllis --- On Mon, 4/30/12, Phyllis Campbell <grannyphis@yahoo.com> wrote: From: Phyllis Campbell <grannyphis@yahoo.com> Subject: [ILHAMILT] Ollie Crayne Hill obit-born in Hamilton County To: "Ilhamilton@rootsweb" <ilhamilt@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, April 30, 2012, 11:02 PM Mrs. J. M. Hill Dies At Home In Bertrand (MO)    Funeral services for Mrs. Ollie C. Hill, 70 years old, wife of J. M. Hill,  who died Wednesday at the family home near here, will be held at 2:30 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Methodist Church. Rev. J. J. Willis, pastor, will have charge and burial will be in the Armour Cemetery with Nunnelee service.    Mrs. Hill was born Feb. 26, 1876, in Hamilton County, Illinois, and had been a resident of this community since 1904. She was active in the Methodist Church here.    Mrs. Hill is survived by her husband, three sons, Harold Hill of Bertrand, Paul Hill, AS Navy recruiting officer at Poplar Bluff, and C. E. Hill of St. Louis, two daughters, Mrs. H. E. Hufey of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. C. H. McClure of St. Louis; three brothers, Birt Crayne of Essex, Frank Crayne of Carrier Mills, Ill., and Homer Crayne of Equality, Ill., and a sister, Mrs. H. W. Dunkel of East Prairie. Died 1-23-1946 Bertrand, Mississippi County, MO of liver cancer. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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

Mrs. J. M. Hill Dies At Home In Bertrand (MO)    Funeral services for Mrs. Ollie C. Hill, 70 years old, wife of J. M. Hill,  who died Wednesday at the family home near here, will be held at 2:30 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Methodist Church. Rev. J. J. Willis, pastor, will have charge and burial will be in the Armour Cemetery with Nunnelee service.    Mrs. Hill was born Feb. 26, 1876, in Hamilton County, Illinois, and had been a resident of this community since 1904. She was active in the Methodist Church here.    Mrs. Hill is survived by her husband, three sons, Harold Hill of Bertrand, Paul Hill, AS Navy recruiting officer at Poplar Bluff, and C. E. Hill of St. Louis, two daughters, Mrs. H. E. Hufey of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. C. H. McClure of St. Louis; three brothers, Birt Crayne of Essex, Frank Crayne of Carrier Mills, Ill., and Homer Crayne of Equality, Ill., and a sister, Mrs. H. W. Dunkel of East Prairie. Died 1-23-1946 Bertrand, Mississippi County, MO of liver cancer.

MRS. JULIA HERBST IS CALLED TO BEYOND HAD BEEN SICK FOR MORE THAN TWO-YEARS--FUNERAL TUESDAY MORNING    Mrs. Julia Herbst, wife of Joe Herbst, proprietor of the Central Saloon, died at her home, 839 Morgan Oak Street, Sunday morning at 8:35 o’clock, after an illness of more than two years duration with dropsy and heart disease.    The funeral will be held Tuesday morning, services to be at St. Mary’s Church on South Sprigg Street at 9 o’clock, conducted by Father E. Pruente. Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery.    Mrs. Herbst was 57  years, 8 months and 12 days old. She was born in Hamilton County, Illinois, and came to Cape Girardeau with her parents when a young girl.  Thirty three years ago she and Mr. Herbst were married, the wedding ceremony being said by Father Pruente in St. Mary’s Church.    She leaves behind her husband, seven children-three boys, Leo of Perryville and Will and Herman of this city, and four daughters, Mrs. Joe Fremon of Piedmont and Mrs. Will Giboney, Mrs. Paul Besel and Miss Mary, who reside in Cape Girardeau. Five grandchildren are left to mourn her death. Her death certificate says she was the daughter of Ellis Person or Pierson and Mary Buchannon. Date of birth is 8-4-1858 and date of death is 4-16-1916.