MCLEANSBORO -- Daniel "Chico" Joseph Wheeler, 60, of Rocky Mount, N.C., died peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, in Duke Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born June 26, 1951, in McLeansboro, the son of Thomas Winfield Wheeler of Benton and the late Eleanor Greer Wheeler. Dan was a graduate of Johnston City High School. He attended Southern Illinois University and was a graduate of Kentucky School of Mortuary Science. He began his funeral service career in 1983 in North Carolina as an apprentice at Gay-Yost Funeral Home in Rocky Mount. Two years later, he joined Johnson Funeral Home in Rocky Mount as a funeral director, embalmer where he continued to serve the families of the Nash and Edgecombe County area for 11 years. Dan dedicated his life and career to serving others in their time of grief and bereavement. His compassion and desire to provide the fami-lies of Rocky Mount with a family-owned and operated funeral home led to the opening of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home in 1999. Dan, along with his brother-in-law and long-time friend, Mike Woodlief, joined together to become partners in business and service. Dan's commitment to his profession gained him the respect of families in the community, as well as that of his colleagues in the funeral industry. Many will remember Dan for his quick wit and sense of humor. He was one of a kind. His antics left those who knew him with a smile on their face, laughter in their hearts and stories to tell of good times shared. Left to cherish his memory in addition to his father; are his wife, Donna Joyner Wheeler, of the home; brothers, Tommy D. and wife, Lynda Wheeler, of Buckner, Steven W. and wife, Elizabeth Wheeler, of Du Quoin, Wendell L. and wife, Kim Wheeler, of Carbondale and Scott V. and wife, Mary Miller Wheeler, of Rocky Mount, N.C.; father-in-law, Clarence L. Joyner of Rocky Mount, N.C.; sisters-in-law, Dianne J. and husband, Terry Hill, of Charlotte, N.C., Kay J. and husband, Dick Harward, of Indian Trail, N.C., and Janet J. and husband, J. Michael Woodlief, of Rocky Mount, N.C.; brother-in-law, Jerry and wife, Gwen Joyner, of Kittrell, N.C.; nephews, Thomas Jon (T.J.) and wife, Deanna Wheeler, of Tolono, Neill and wife, Niki Wheeler, of Raleigh, N.C., Connor Wheeler of Carbondale, Hylan Wheeler of Rocky Mount, N.C., Chris and wife, Sonya Hill, of Charlotte, N.C., Ryan Hill of Charlotte, N.C., Zachary Joyner of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Benjamin and Joshua Woodlief of Rocky Mount, N.C.; nieces, Dhana Dee Wheeler of Christopher, Brandis Wheeler of Raleigh, N.C., Macie Wheeler of Carbondale, Shelby Wheeler of Du Quoin, Carrie and husband, Greg Astroth, of Charlotte, N.C., Erin Woodlief of Charlotte, N.C., Lauren Joyner of Belmont, N.C., Shauna and Mollie Joyner of Kittrell, N.C., and Sarah Woodlief of Rocky Mount, N.C.; several great-nieces and nephews. Sincere appreciation is expressed to Duke Hospital 7200 Cardiac ICU team for their exemplary compassion and care. The family received friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, in the chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with the Rev. Keith Griffin and Dr. Chet Rains officiating. Burial will be in Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Flowers are welcome or to honor Dan's love for animals, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Crackers Rescue-Rocky Mount, P. O. Box 8860, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, or at www.animalcrackers-rmt.org Condolences may be sent to the Wheeler family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on January 15, 2012

Ruth Zulene Payne, 89 1/2, passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at her home in Laguna Niguel, Calif., with her two children, Janice and Greg, by her side. Zulene was the wife of James Guy Payne, who passed away in l986. Zulene and "JG" lived on a farm southwest of Macedonia from the time of their marriage in l940 until 1981, when they moved to Southern California, and divided their time between Southern Illinois and Southern California. During their time on the farm, the Paynes were popular hosts to high school friends of their Janice and Greg, who loved the horses, animals, hunting and Zulene's incredible dishes and desserts. Zulene was the daughter of Hale and Verda (Fulford) York of McLeansboro, and has four surviving brothers, Louis, who lives in Destin, Fla., George and Roger, who reside in Eureka, Mo., and Charles, who lives in Nashville. She also is survived by a sister-in-law, Jean Smith of Benton; and brother-in-law, Ernie Payne, of Thompsonville. Sister-in-law, Lucille Smith, of Henderson, Ky., and Percy Payne of Thompsonville preceded her in death. After raising her family, Zulene, returned to college, graduating from Rend Lake College and SIU Carbondale, majoring in elementary education. She also earned a Master of Arts degree in special education from SIU and taught fourth grade at Thompsonville Grade School. Zulene was a passionate advocate for political engagement and was active in her earlier career in the Republican Party and in her later years as a devout Democrat, who enjoyed spirited dialogues with friends and family on issues of the day. She also enjoyed friendships, lunches, dinners and visits with some of America's most prominent politicians, including Senator Edward Kennedy, Senator Robert Dole, Governor Michael Dukakis, Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley and President Bill Clinton, as well as Saudi Prince Faisal Al Saud, entertainer, Jay Leno, and journalist, Leslie Stahl, among others. In California, Zulene was an advocate for special education, and on her 65th birthday, was entertained by Grammy Award Winner Jose Feliciano at a special celebration with friends in California. She had a monthly cooking column "Cuisine by Zulene" in which she shared her love of cooking in a national health magazine, "Vitality," in the 1990's; in which she shared her love of cooking. She also was a founding member of the Friends of the Emerson Majestic Theatre in Boston, an advocacy group dedicated to the renovation of the century old thea-tre in downtown Boston. Zulene visited with family and friends in Southern Illinois last year, accompanied by her children, Janice, executive director of Los Angeles Program, which provides internships for college students in the U.S. and abroad; her son, Gregory, professor at Emerson College in Boston; and a devoted caregiver, Grezelda. Honoring her request, Zulene's body was donated to University of California at Irvine for research in helping others live long productive lives. UCI is a global leader in the study of dementia. There will be a celebrations of Zulene's life later for her friends in Southern California, Mexico, Illinois and Boston this spring. In lieu of flowers, Janice and Greg request those interested to make donations to Zulene Payne Political Communication Award housed at Emerson College in Boston for creative students who epitomize her life-long belief that one person working at the local level can make a difference. Contributions can be sent to Zulene Payne Political Communication Award, 31094 Montesa Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. To view the video "Zulene: Lady in Red," visit http://www.youtube.com/watch/v=nWfVnSus-sg. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on January 15, 2012

MT. VERNON - Betty Jo Trotter, 90, of Lake Charles, La., and formerly of Dahlgren, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, in the Rosewood Nursing Home at Lake Charles, La. Funeral arrangements for Betty Jo Trotter are pending at Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren

Alfred Frank Aydt, 81, of Dahlgren, passed away at 11:20 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital Nursing Home in McLeansboro. He was born May 24, 1930, in Piopolis to Charles Theodore Aydt and Katherine Christine (Rubenacker) Aydt. He was a laborer at A.E. Stanley Manufacturing Co. in Decatur, and past partner of Aydt Hardware in McLeansboro. He served in the United States Army in Korea. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Piopolis. He is survived by two brothers, Leo Aydt and wife Patsy of McLeansboro and Robert Lee Aydt and wife Mary Ann of Dahlgren; and a sister, Sister Agnes Therese Aydt, S.S.N.D., St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his parents and his god child and nephew, Rodney Ray Aydt. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Piopolis with Fr. Slawomir Ptak and monsignor Joseph Lawler officiating. Interment will follow at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Piopolis, with graveside military rites accorded by American Legion Post #106 in McLeansboro and the military honors team from Marion. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at Harre Funeral Home. Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of all arrangements.

William "Bill" Harrison Adams, 89, of McLeansboro, passed away 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. He was born May 13, 1922, in Franklin County, the son of Benjamin Harrison Adams and Nora Edith Brake. He married Helen Gene (Lowery) Adams on Dec. 17, 1973 and she preceded him in death on Jan. 9, 2004. He is survived by son, William Leslie Adams and wife Rose of Benton; stepsons, Steve Huggins and wife Pam of Branson, Mo. and Greg Huggins and wife Robyn of McLeansboro; stepdaughters, Debra Campbell and husband Gary of McLeansboro and Denita Reed and husband Bill of McLeansboro; sister, Mary Metheney of Benson, Ariz.; grandchildren, Lee Adams and wife Joyce of Dahlgren, Brian Adams of Dahlgren and Annette Farthing of McLeansboro; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Hunter Adams and Dakota and Alexandria Farthing; 12 stepgrandchildren; and 26 great-stepgrandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. And his best pal, Teddy his dog. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one infant son; sisters, Lorena Williams, Beulah Tate and one infant sister, Francis; and one nephew. He was a retired truck driver and mechanic and also a driver for Harre Ambulance Service for several years. He was a Southern Baptist minister at First Baptist Church of Lake Josephine in Sebring, Fla. and a member of the First General Baptist Church in McLeansboro. He was in the United States Army, serving during World War II. He was a member of Polk Lodge 137 A.F. and A.M, Scottish Rites Bodies and Hadi Shrine Temple in Evansville, Ind. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10. at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Ken Cook officiating. Burial will be at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in McLeansboro. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today with Masonic services at 7 p.m. at Harre Funeral Home. Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of all arrangements.

- Cauler and Corbin announce the marriage of their parents, Kyle Sean Ragan and Brittany Ann Anselment, at 2 p.m. Jan. 7, 2012, at the church of Christian Chapel. Kyle is the son of Eric and Melissa Ragan of McLeansboro. Brittany is the daughter of Jeremy and Amy Glenn of McLeansboro and Pete Anselment of Dahlgren. Paternal grandparents are Bill and Sandra Ragan of McLeansboro and Dave and Cynthia Wicks of Dahlgren. Maternal grandparents are the late Bill and Ann Rankin of McLeansboro and the late Dave and Betty Anselment of Dahlgren. Some invitations have been sent, but all family and friends are welcome.-

Darrell Dean Hall, 41, of Macedonia, passed away at 4:17 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, at the Seitman Cancer Center at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First General Baptist Church in McLeansboro with the Rev. Ken Cook officiating. For those who wish, memorials may be made to First General Baptist Church in McLeansboro. Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of all arrangements

BENTON -- Harvey Vise, 86, passed away Saturday evening, Dec. 30, 2011, in Helia Healthcare of Benton. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Macedonia Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Those attending the services are requested to meet at the cemetery. He was born April 2, 1925, in Macedonia, the son of Evan and Goldie (Moore) Vise. Survivors include his brother, James Vise and wife Clara Lu of Benton; two nieces, Linda Maddox and husband Keith of Chesterfield, Mo., and Susan Brookins and husband Ron of Marietta, Ga.; and caregiver for the last 11 years, Sue Lake of Benton. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Hosea Vise. Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on January 3, 2012

MT. VERNON - Stephen Knight lost his battle with cancer at his home surrounded by family Wednesday morning, Dec. 28, 2011. He was born in Carbondale on Nov. 16, 1966, the son of David and Sharon Knight of Dale. Steve is survived by his wife of 22 years, Tami, and daughters Chelsea and Lindsay, all of Toledo. He is also survived by his parents; sister, Jena Knight; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other extended family. Steve was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served in both Desert Shield and Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia and Iraq. The great loves in Steve's life were his girls, their softball and hunting. A memorial service will be held for Steve at 1 p.m. Jan. 7 at McLeansboro Freedom Baptist Church on Route 142 North. Please come share your memories and celebrate Steve's life. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in the name of Steve Knight to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation: 5526 West 13400 South, #510, Salt Lake City, Utah 84096; or his children's college fund: Knight Children's College Fund, Bank of America, 101 Broadway East, Mattoon, IL 61938. Arrangements are assisted by Goodwin Family Funeral Home in Casey.MT. VERNON - Stephen Knight lost his battle with cancer at his home surrounded by family Wednesday morning, Dec. 28, 2011. He was born in Carbondale on Nov. 16, 1966, the son of David and Sharon Knight of Dale. Steve is survived by his wife of 22 years, Tami, and daughters Chelsea and Lindsay, all of Toledo. He is also survived by his parents; sister, Jena Knight; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other extended family. Steve was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served in both Desert Shield and Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia and Iraq. The great loves in Steve's life were his girls, their softball and hunting. A memorial service will be held for Steve at 1 p.m. Jan. 7 at McLeansboro Freedom Baptist Church on Route 142 North. Please come share your memories and celebrate Steve's life. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in the name of Steve Knight to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation: 5526 West 13400 South, #510, Salt Lake City, Utah 84096; or his children's college fund: Knight Children's College Fund, Bank of America, 101 Broadway East, Mattoon, IL 61938. Arrangements are assisted by Goodwin Family Funeral Home in Casey.

MCLEANSBORO -- Dexter D. Nations, 93, died at 5:57 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, in Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hopewell Baptist Church near McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Enfield Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on December 30, 2011

Does anyone know if this Dexter was the son of Thomas and Maggie (Smith) Nation? Thanks! Di- On 12/30/2011 3:55 AM, BLS wrote: > MCLEANSBORO -- Dexter D. Nations, 93, died at 5:57 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, in Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. > > Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hopewell Baptist Church near McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Enfield Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. > > Published in The Southern Illinoisan on December 30, 2011 > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > 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 >

MCLEANSBORO -- Dexter D. Nations, 93, died at 5:57 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, in Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hopewell Baptist Church near McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Enfield Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on December 30, 2011

Dexter Nations 93-year-old McLeansboro resident, Dexter Nations, died at 5:57 p.m. Tuesday, December 27 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.

Does anyone know where the following people are buried and when they died Harrison "Harry" SNOVER b. June 1888 FCI Child born 7-18-1880 FCI Charles ROSE (Sdopted by Snover's) born Nov 1886 All children of Wm Dennis SNOVER and Sarah Susan SMITH SNOVER

Betty J. Tupper, 84, of McLeansboro, died 3:16 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon. She was born Dec. 2, 1927, in Beaucoup, the daughter of Henry E. and Georgetta (Richardson) Schmidt. She married Charles F. Tupper on Dec. 7, 1957; he preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, Roger Dean (Linda) Tupper of Mt. Vernon, Lester (Rhonda) Tupper of Mt. Vernon, Larry D. Tupper of San Diego and Donald G. (Pat) Kane of Florida; daughter, Judy Cowan of Peoria; 17 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Charles "Chuck" Kane and a brother and a sister in infancy. Mrs. Tupper was a retired certified nurse aid at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was a member of Delafield Baptist Church and the McLeansboro American Legion Post 106 Auxiliary. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Tony Auxier officiating. Interment will be at Blooming Grove Cemetery near McLeansboro. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.

Betty J. Tupper 84-year-old McLeansboro resident, Betty J. Tupper died at 3:16 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon. Services for Betty J. Tupper are pending at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.

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- Autumn Rae Prince, 31, of McLeansboro, passed away 8:17 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at her home. She was born July 15, 1980, in Harrisburg, the daughter of Stephen and Terri Scott Sutton. She married Joseph Prince and he survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her parents; son, Westyn Welch of McLeansboro; daughter, Darilyn Prince of McLeansboro; paternal grandmother, Margaret Sutton of McLeansboro; maternal grandfather, Robert Scott of McLeansboro; special friend, Scott Welch; and uncle Mark Scott and wife Anita of McLeansboro. Several cousins also survive. She worked as a florist at Terri Flowers in McLeansboro. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 at the First General Baptist Church in McLeansboro with Rev. Kevin Cook and Rev. Jason Moore officiating. Interment will be at Gholson Cemetery in Broughton. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26 at the First General Baptist Church in McLeansboro. The Gholson Funeral Home of McLeansboro is in charge of arrangements

MCLEANSBORO -- Autumn Rae Prince, 31, died at 8:17 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in First General Baptist Church in McLeansboro, with the Revs. Ken Cook and Jason Moore officiating. Burial will be in Gholson Cemetery in Broughton. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church. Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on December 24, 2011