Devoted, loving wife and mother, Madge (Dalby) Hawkins, 87 years old, of Texico passed away at 3:48 p.m. on June 14, 2011. Madge was born Jan. 16, 1924, to Alvin and Catherine Mazie Dalby of Mt. Vernon. Madge was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Leonard Dalby; sisters Thelma (Dalby) Beal and Rosemarie (Dalby) Green. Madge is survived by John E. Hawkins, her husband of 67 years. They were married in Tampa, Fla., on April 24, 1944. They have three sons, Rodney B. and wife Patricia (Spangler) of La Porte, Ind.; Larry D. and wife Charlotte (Fann) of Texico; and Allan D. and wife Kathy (Gillespie) of Arnold, Mo.; Mazie Lynne (nee Green) Richardson and husband Larry who treated Madge as if she was their mother; nine grandchildren, Patrick Bruce and wife Ronda, Jeffrey Allan and wife Heather, Allan Dale II, Larry Duane Jr. and wife Feather, Amanda Leigh Johnston and husband Michael, Timothy and wife Jaime, Ryan Kieth, Rodney Bruce Jr., Jonathan, and 12 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Donald Dalby, 96, of Mt. Vernon. Madge was a member of Panther Fork Missionary Baptist Church. While John E. was working, she took care of the children, animals and chickens, canned fruits and vegetables, and if anyone needed a phone number, birthday or address, she would share it from memory. Madge enjoyed providing baked goods to her family and will be remembered by grandchildren for her chocolate chip cookies and Cherry Delight. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. today at Panther Fork Missionary Baptist Church in Texico. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to Panther Fork Cemetery. Online condolences and obituary information may be found at www.osbornfuneralhomeinc.com

Charlotte Ann Poston Davis, 79, of Mount Vernon passed away at 11:05 A.M., Wednesday, June 15, at Mount Vernon Health Care Center in Mount Vernon. Charlotte was born on Friday, January 29, 1932 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the daughter of the late Ace and Amy (Clark) Summers. She married Lowell Max Poston in Mt. Vernon, Illinois on December 23, 1950 and he preceded her in death on June 23, 1985. She married Glenn Davis on September 1, 1989 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Surviving family members include her husband: Glenn Davis of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 3 children: David Max Poston of Chicago, Illinois, Pamela Ann Kennedy of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Cynthia Lynn Poston of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 3 stepchildren: Michael Davis and wife Pat of Ransom, West Virginia, Kathy McCormick and husband Rob of Manassas, Virginia and Robert Davis of Seattle, Washington; 3 sisters: Patty Johnson of Tennessee, Phyllis Gowler of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Patsy Hofman of Los Angeles, California; 6 grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 7 step great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents, first husband and three brothers: Kenneth, David Ace and Jimmy Summers preceded her in death Charlotte worked in the billing department at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Dr. Zelman's office manager for many years and was of the Protestant Faith. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, June 17, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mr. Marty Mills will officiate. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Benevolence Fund at Central Christian Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O.Box

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: algibbs129 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3191.1.1.1.2.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I did find a Harriet Clark dau. of Abraham Lincoln and Julia Ann Bolen Clark m. c. 1930 Fred Cockran. They were in Hamilton Co.,1920 census. Don't know if he had a Henry in his name or not? Al Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: algibbs129 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3191.1.1.1.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have to agree. Hopefully it will turn up. Thanks so much for the work! Al Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: srjones05 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3191.1.1.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Martha WILKEY (1840-1909; d/o Robert W WILKEY and Julia A BELT) mar. THomas W(illiam?) COCKRUM 08 Jan 1857 FCI -> I only have Mary A, Sarah Ellen, and William Sherman as their children. Wm Sherman mar. Margaret Emma SINK in 1890 -> Oscar, Eddie, Owen Jacob, Clyde, and Mary Dorothy. Martha had siblings: Josiah, Rachel, Harriet, Malinda, Charles Robert W WILKEY's sister, Ruth mar. William COCKRUM 08 Mar 1838 JCI - I believe they only had Bennett M(axey?) COCKRUM -- but I don't know what happened to him... *** I have 8 Henry COCKRUM's - and then there's John Henry's, William Henry's, ... some obv. will not work... of the possibles, I don't see a cousinship -- perhaps it is on CLARK side ? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: srjones05 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3191.1.1.1.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Henry COCHRAN (b. White Co., IL; s/o J L COCHRAN and Mary HOBBS - JCI mar. register page 142/143 ) mar. Myrtle E RICE on 21 July 1913 at Mt Vernon, JCI Henry E COCKRUM 22 Feb 1873 - 29 Oct 1901 (mar. Anna ALLEN) s/o Stephen Perry COCKRUM and Sarah Jane LANCE Thomas William COCKRUM and Mary Ann HUDSON (they mar. in Todd? Co., KY) had Elizabeth Cameller (FISHER), William, Catherine, Susan, Leander, Julia G., and Henry (1850-1900; mar. Susan KIRKENDALL) (my interest was peaked with WILKEY surname !!) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: algibbs129 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3191.1.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No,unless it turns up in the 1920 census with something? Al P.S. I tried to find him in 1920 census of Jefferson without success. Really, Ancestry.com leaves a lot to be desired. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: zandz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3191.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Here is what I have found: Henry Cochran married Myrtle Rice. Parents of Myrtle are William Rice and Martha J. Haney John H. T. Cochran 1866-1949 f. John L. Cochran m. Katherine Farthing sp. Myrtle Rice both are buried in Pace Cemetery Susan Cockrum 1854-1921 f. Thomas Kikendall m. Lizzie Collins sp. Henry both buried New Hope Henry E. Cockrum s/o Stephen and Sarah (Lance) Cockrum married in 1900 to Anna R. Allen d/o Charles and Margaret (Woods) Allen There is a Henry Cochran on the 1920 census with a wife Nancy. (I haven't found more on them yet.) Do any of these look like a connection? Mary Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Charlotte Ann POSTON, 79, of Mt Vernon died Wednesday June 15, 2011 at Mt Vernon Healthcare in Mt Vernon Arrangements pending at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt Vernon

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: algibbs129 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3191.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary, My gt. grandfather had several children by first marriage. I know that his dau. Nancy m. Richard Wilkey. Could this be a connection. There was an older Cockran Wilkey m. Martha Wilkey to a Thomas Cockran 1857 in Franklin. She might have been a sister to Richard - but there prob. is a closer connection and I am not sure how? Al Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: algibbs129 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3191.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary, I am really confused by this family? The obit states that Kibble (Kibal R. b. Feb. 1884, Jefferson County) Living and I have ran census records through Ancestry.com which doesn't seem the best. William Martin Drew had two marriages, first to Margaret Hawkins in Christian Co.,Ky. and he first comes into Franklin Co.,Ill. I believe 1860. Then he marries Lavinia Josephine Clark in Jeff. 1875 where he seems to have moved (she was already evidently 7 mos. pregnant, and has at least three more children: Julia C., Logan Abraham and of course Warren S.) William Martin Drew brother to my gt. grandmother Elizabeth Jane (Drew) Rogers Gibbs living in 1880 census of Jefferson county next farm to Wm. Martin Drew. So one of these children, and I have first family who seemed to have all died prior to this census except Jonathan Benjamin Drew who d. 1942. If I find out , I will gladly post it. So many people connected to Jefferson county have helped- Jefferson county produced a really lot of nice people! Anything you run across - I would appreciate. Thanks! Al Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: zandz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3191.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Can you explain how Henry Cochran is a cousin? Mary Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: algibbs129 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3191.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much Mary. I tried every way I could to check on getting his obit - but couldn't do it! Thank you again! You have been a great help! Al Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

WHAT HENRY COCHRAN IS THIS ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <ILJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 7:45 AM Subject: Re: [ILJEFFER] Obit > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: zandz > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3191.1.1.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Can you explain how Henry Cochran is a cousin? > > Mary > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you > would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link > above and respond on the board. > > > > Visit the Jefferson County ILGenWeb site at: > www.jefferson.ilgenweb.net > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ILJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Lacey Faye Kimpel, age 25, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 7:02 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2011, in Mt. Vernon. Lacey was born October 21, 1985, in Centralia, the daughter of David and Pamela (Murphy) Kimpel Jr. She was employed at General Tire and Walgreens as a laborer. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon. She is survived by her father, David Kimpel Jr. of Texico; two daughters, Payge Mauer of Mt. Vernon and Mercedes Kimpel of Texico; her brother, Jason Kimpel of Texico; her paternal grandmother, Georgia and husband Gene Gresham of Mt. Vernon; her maternal grandparents, Larry Murphy of Stonefort and Carolyn Sue Datwyler and husband Jerry of Lucan, Minn.; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Lacey was preceded in death by her mother, Pamela Kidd; paternal grandfather, David Kimpel Sr.; a sister, Timbra Kimpel; her uncle Paul Kimpel and aunt Michelle Warren. Funeral services for Lacey Kimpel will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with Pastor Jack Lucas officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in rural Mt. Vernon. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Lacey Kimpel memorial fund and will be accepted at Newell Funeral Home. For more information, you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 or visit: www.newellfuneralhome.com.

Mary Dever of San Antonio, Texas, passed away June 11, 2011. She was born April 24, 1941, in Sturdivant, Mo. She is survived by a daughter, Dana Lee and husband Gordon of San Antonio, Texas; a granddaughter, Hailee Higgins of San Antonio, Texas; a son, Brian Dever of Franklin, Tenn.; sisters, Betty Lou Maror of Omaha, Neb., Maxine Polete and husband Jack of Nixa, Mo., and Connie Sue Cossou and husband Mike of Scott City, Mo.; and a brother, Charles Vernon Camp and wife Wilma of Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Mary Ann Kile, age 82, of Centralia, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at Centralia Manor. Mary Ann was born on February 6, 1929, in Clayton, Mo., the daughter of Emil and Julia (Hugo) Meyer. She married Dudley Gutzler on November 29, 1947, in Trinity Lutheran Church in Centralia and he preceded her in 1983. She later married Robert Kile on March 15, 1992, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Centralia and he preceded her on December 28, 2003. Mrs. Kile is survived by three daughters, Cheryl Lynn Knipping and husband Donald of Centralia, Debra Jo Moore of Mt. Vernon and Vicki Jill Dagley and husband Terry of Centralia; one brother, Emil Meyer and wife Marilyn of Centralia; one sister in law, Dorothy Gutzler of Hobart, Ind.; seven grandchildren, Troy Knipping and wife Jennifer, Bridget Laswell and husband Gary, Michelle Smith and husband Michael, Jennifer Haas and husband Robert, Derek Moore and wife Becky, Corey Dagley and wife Theresa and Blake Moore and wife Jessica; 11 great-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews and a step-niece. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, and son Gregory Dale. Mrs. Kile worked for seven years at City Hall and prior to that she worked at J.C. Penney for 27 years. She was a lifelong area resident and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Choir, Greenview Country Club Couple's League and Electric Motor Bowling Team. She enjoyed singing solos and was vocalist at many of the #5 Mine disaster funerals. Mary Ann enjoyed playing golf and watching the Cardinals. The happiest day of her life was when she became GG. A funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Irvin Funeral Home in Centralia with Pastor Mark Girardin officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials be made to Trinity Lutheran Church and will be accepted at the funeral home. Irvin Funeral Home in Centralia is in charge of arrangements.

THE NEWCOMB LINE CAME FROM MARION COUNTY AREA Eula Ortis Page d/o Walter Eugene PAGE and Getreude DRENNAN PAGE Walter E s/o Frederick B PAGE and Sarah L WITHERSPOON PAGE Gertrude d/o John C DRENNAN and Laura PYLE DRENNAN Walter L. "Jerk" Newcomb, 83, passed away at 7:35 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2011, in Helia Healthcare in Benton. He was born Sept. 1, 1927, in Ewing, the son of Steve and Ortis (Page) Newcomb. Mr. Newcomb married Rudell (Short) Smith on Oct. 25, 1950, and she survives. He was an Army veteran, serving during World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Newcomb was retired from AMAX Coal Company. He is survived by his wife, Rudell (Short) Newcomb of Benton; children, Patti Gilbreath and husband, Bill, of Benton, and Mike Newcomb and wife, Kathy of West Frankfort; two grandchildren, Shawn Yadloski and wife, Shauna of Vienna, and Trisha Flechter and husband, Adam, of Sesser; two great-grandchildren, Gracelyn Yadloski and BreeAnna Fletcher; and brother, Ronald Newcomb of Ewing. Mr. Newcomb was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16, in Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with the Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will be in Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Helia Healthcare in Benton and will be accepted at the funeral home at any time. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on June 15, 2011

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: zandz Surnames: Drew & Cochran Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3191.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mt. Vernon, IL Register News - Wednesday, 13 April 1928 Warren Smith DREW, a veteran of the Spanish American War, died at 8:45 o'clock this morning at the home of his cousin, Henry COCHRAN, 911 Jones Street. His age was 62y10m3d. Mr. DREW was born June 10, 1875 in Moores Prairie Township, the son of William and Lavina DREW, both of whom are dead. He was a stonemason by trade and had lived here for the past seven years. Funeral arrangements had not been made this afternoon. He is survived by two brothers, Logan DREW of St. Louis, Mo., and Kibble DREW; a half-brother, Jonathan DREW of Belle Rive, and one sister, Julie DREW. ************************************************************ Mt. Vernon, IL Register News - Thursday, 14 April 1938 Funeral Services for Warren Smith DREW, Spanish American War Veteran who died here yesterday will be held at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon at Myers Chapel, conducted by the Rev. KELLEY. DREW will be buried with military honors and the services will be in charge of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Spanish American War Veterans. Interment will be made in New Hope Cemetery. Members of those posts are asked to meet at Myers Chapel at one o'clock Friday afternoon. The body will remain at the chapel until the funeral hour. ************************************************************ Mary Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: algibbs129 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3191/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is there an obituary for Warren Smith Drew 1875- 13 Apr 1938 Jefferson County, Illinois buried 15 Apr 1938. I can find so little on this man - his marriage (or marriages,one Okla?) buried in Jefferson county,Illinois. Thanks! Al Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.