Illine Frances Lomax, age 68, of Mt. Vernon, IL, passed away 2:04 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She was born June 6, 1942, in Elwood, Indiana, the daughter of Fred Wayne and Sidney Irene (Brown) Boatright. She married Vernis Gale Lomax May 23, 1967 and he preceded her in death November 4, 1989. Mrs. Lomax is survived by one son, Kenneth Edward Lomax and wife Amy of Mt. Vernon; three granddaughters, Sheyanne Hawkins, Kourtney E. Lomax, and Kelsie E. Lomax; and also two sisters, Shirley Boatright of Mt. Vernon and Margaret Bartolomucci and special friend Bob Farthing of Mt. Vernon. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Vernis,; one daughter, Kimberley Hawkins; and by one granddaughter, Jasmine Nichole Hawkins. Mrs. Lomax was a member of the Antoch Baptist Church in Bonnie and had worked for over 30 years as a nurse's aide in the Mt. Vernon area. Graveside services for Illine Frances Lomax will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday June 3, 2011 at Bethel Cemetery in Mt. Vernon with Chaplin Ernie Collins officiating. Friends and neighbors are asked to go directly to the cemetery. For those who wish in Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon to help with burial expenses. Newell Funeral Home of Mt. Vernon

ENERGY - Ben E. "Gene" Moore, 87, of Energy, passed away 8:09 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2011, at the Herrin Hospital with his loving sons at his side. Mr. Moore was the band director for the Herrin Junior High School in Herrin from 1967 until his retirement in 1982. He formerly taught at Mt. Vernon High School from 1959 to 1965 and at Harrisburg Junior High School from 1965 to 1967. He was of the Christian faith, graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale with a bachelor's degree and was a veteran of the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II, serving from 1943 to 1946. Ben was born July 20, 1923, in West Frankfort, to Bert B. and Mabel Katherine (Nangle) Moore. Ben was united in marriage with Mary Juliaette Webb on April 11, 1947, in West Frankfort. She preceded him in death on Dec. 24, 2003. Surviving are a daughter, Kathryn Wilham of Sequamish, Wash.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Russ Moore of Energy and Mark and Linda Moore of Champaign; six grandchildren, Alesia Alanso and husband Gary of Manhattan Beach, Calif., Amileth LeeAnn Brooks and husband Chad of Cobden, Nicholas Morgan Moore and his friend, Scott Stephens of Chicago, Thomas Moore of Champaign, Adrienne Moore of Athens, Ga., and Mary Moore of Champaign; five great-grandchildren, Isaac John Brooks and Abram Xavier Brooks of Cobden, Morgan Alanso, Delaney Alanso and Sawyer Alanso of Manhattan Beach, Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; daughter-in-law, Jane Ann Moore; and a brother, Bert Moore. A time of gathering for friends and relatives will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home in Herrin. Private family graveside services will be at Webb Cemetery at Tunnel Hill with the Rev. Ed Hoke officiating. The preferred form of remembrance is memorial donations made to the Herrin Junior High School band; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Bobby Gene Shoemaker, 68, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 9:15 P.M. on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at St. Mary Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He was born on February 24, 1943 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the son of Kenneth R. and Lois June (Duncan) Shoemaker, Sr. He married Anita Browder on March 6, 1987 in Tucson, AZ and she preceded him in death in 2000. Surviving family members include his daughter: Connie Sue Shoemaker of Colorado; mother: Lois June Shoemaker of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; Sister: Patricia "Pat" Benson of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 nieces: Joy Presley of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Wendy Potts and husband Leonard of Murphysboro, Illinois; 1 nephew: Kenneth R. Shoemaker, III of Texas. His father, brother: Kenneth R. Shoemaker, Jr., grandparents and several aunts and uncles preceded him in death Mr. Shoemaker was retired from the City of Mt. Vernon as a maintenance worker. He served 8 years in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, VFW, American Legion, Elks, Moose, Amvets and Mt. Vernon Gun and Sportsman Club. Being a veteran was a big part of his life. VISITATION: will be from to 5 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, May 30, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Chaplain Ernie Collins will officiate. INTERMENT: Smith Veterans Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois. Military eulogy will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, Mary 30, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to The Family and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Keith Eugene Ward, Jr., 72, of Mt. Vernon, died at 1:40 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2011, at White Oaks Rehab and Healthcare Center. Mr. Ward was born Aug. 16, 1938, in Patterson, Mo., the son of Keith Eugene & Elsie (Duncan) Ward. Mr. Ward was a plumber pipe fitter for 30 years. He is survived by his wife; and three brothers, Tom Ward, Ralph Ward and Darrell Ward, all of Missouri. As per his wishes, Mr. Ward was cremated and a memorial service will be held at 5 P.M. Tuesday at the Johnston Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with Pastor Bob Meyer officiating

McKinney researchers I need your help. I found a newspaper clipping of an obit for E.T. McKinney in the things I inherited from my grandparents and I can't figure out how he fits in with other McKinney families I have in my genealogy database. Can anyone help? Who are Harve McKinney's parents? Here's the obit: E.T. McKinney Mt. Vernon Everett Thomas McKinney, 63, of 1004 S. 19th St, was dead on arrival at 2:15 p.m. Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born Aug 5, 1908, the son of Harve and Lizzie (Childers) McKinney. Mr. McKinney was a janitor at the shoe factory for 28 years. He was married to the former Bessie May Foster on Feb. 8, 1930. She survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Edna Marie Harris and Mrs. Allie Louise Osborne, both of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Ila Bernice Brown of Harrisburg,; one son, William Everett McKinney of Phoenix, Ariz., and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Myers Chapel with the Rev. Everett Lemay officiating. Burial will be in the Union Chapel cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. today.

Chloe E. Dare, 82, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 8:50 P.M. on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Mt. Vernon Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mrs. Dare was born on Tuesday, July 24, 1928 in Wood River, Illinois the daughter of the late Otis and Viney (Jackson) Withrow. She married Frank Dare in July of 1969 and he preceded her in death in 2006. Surviving family members include her son: Melvin Dare of West City, Illinois; half-brother: Harvey Gould and wife Myra of Fairfield, Illinois and several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents, husband and one brother: Delbert Withrow preceded her in death. Chloe was a homemaker, an animal lover who enjoyed raising chickens, geese and cats and she was of the Baptist faith. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Ron Reynolds and Reverend Merle Fullerton will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 12 until the service time at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: South Hickory Hill Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois.

Bill J. Beasley, 87, formerly of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away on May 21, 2011 in Dade City, Florida. He was born in DeSoto, Illinois on February 19, 1924. He was preceded in death by his parents. Joseph and Esther Beasley. His wife Josephine (Cottonaro) Beasley preceded him in death on August 13, 2000. His is survived by his present wife, Donna (Smyth) Beasley; daughter: Sandra Miller and husband Gene; son: Joe B. Beasley and wife Debra; grandchildren: Billy Miller and wife Renae, Lori Showers and husband Will; great grandchildren: Anna, Samantha and Adam; step-sons: Rob Smyth and wife Margaret, Todd Smyth and wife Debbie, Jeff Smyth and wife Roslyn and Kent Smyth and wife Karrie; step grandchildren: Nathan, Hannah, Gabrielle, Turner, Cooper, Nick, Lucas, Levi, Carter and Taylor. Bill was a World War II veteran and lived in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He owned Beasley Construction. Upon retirement he spent his winters in Florida until moving there permanently. The last nine years were spent at the Town and Country RV Resort in Dade City, Florida where he met and married his current wife Donna. They have has eight wonderful years together. He was a member of the Amvets, Elks Club and American Legion. He was also a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with friends. Special thanks to the HPH Hospice of Dade City, Florida for all their care and dignity given to Bill during his illness. GRAVESIDE MEMORIAL SERVICES: will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Pastor Josepha Lecke will officiate. INURNMENT: Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given HPH Hospice in Dade City, Florida or Faith Lutheran Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home or cemetery and may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

James H. Hodgkinson, 91, of Bluford, Illinois passed away at 8:02 A.M. on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Deaconnes Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. James was born on Thursday, October 23, 1919 in Jersey City, New Jersey the son of the late John Francis and Anna (Connolly) Hodgkinson. He married Dolores Imogene Dillard on December 9, 1945 in East St. Louis, Illinois and she preceded him in death on May 8, 2004. Surviving family members include his 2 sons: James Thomas Hodgkinson and wife Suzanne of Belleville, Illinois and Michael Alan Hodgkinson of Bluford, Illinois; daughter: Barbara Ellen Travous of Bluford, Illinois; 2 grandchildren: Michelle Eakins and husband Scott of Bluford, Illinois and Julie Simpson and husband Matt of Milstadt, Illinois; 5 great grandchildren: Zach Travous of Bluford, Illinois, Lindsey Lindner of Bluford, Illinois, Caitlin, Madi and Sami Simpson of Milstadt, Illinois; beloved canine companion: "Melody" of Bluford, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents, wife, one brother: John James and three sisters: Elizabeth, Anne and Rita preceded him in death. James served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was a self-employed carpenter in the Belleville, Illinois area before retiring. In honor of his request he was cremated and no visitation or funeral service will be held. Friends and relatives are invited to join the family at James' home in Bluford for a Celebration of his Life from 1 to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 4, 2011.

Jerry Buttrum, 56, of Edgewood and formerly of Effingham and Mt. Vernon, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham. Funeral services are pending at Pagel Funeral Home in Edgewood.

Virginia A. Beal age 83 of Dix passed away 8:17 p.m. Tuesday May 24, 2011 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Virginia was born in Bluford, Illinois, on September 8, 1927 the daughter of Claude and Rosetta(Maxey) Case. She married Henry (Bill) Beal on September 26, 1948 and he survives in Dix. Virginia was a homemaker, devoted to her family while finding time to be active in her church and community. She served as Village Treasurer for the Village of Dix for 17 years. To say that she will be greatly missed will be an understatement. Mrs. Beal was a member of the Dix United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Henry Beal of Dix; one son, Douglas Beal and wife Pam of New Oxford, Pa.; granddaughters, Courtney Beal and Katrina Beal both of Mt. Vernon; step-grandson, Cody Erb New Oxford, PA; one sister, Janette Alvis of Mt. Vernon; two great grandchildren, and also by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Maxey Case and wife, Lou; one brother-in-law, James C. Alvis; and granddaughter, Cassandra Beal. Graveside services will be held Saturday May 28th at 11:00 am at Jordan Chapel Cemetery in Texico with Rev. John Ashby officiating. Friends may call Friday from 5 pm until 8 pm at the Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.? For more information call Newell Funeral Home at 618-246-0100

Ruby Pearl Spann, 89, of Sesser died at the Herrin Hospital at 6:10 p.m. Monday May 23, 2011. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday May 27, at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Bryant Harris officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery of Sesser. Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home. Mrs. Spann was born Sept. 7, 1921, in Rend City, the daughter of Nat and Lettie (Miller) Brown. She was married on Aug. 9, 1941, to Dwight P. Spann, and he preceded her in death on April 9, 2000. Ruby was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. Survivors include three daughters, Rosalie Nelson of Murphysboro, Doris Wehmeyer and friend Joe Landau of Murrells Inlet, S.C., and Alice Galloway and friend Dave Swetland of Sesser; one brother, Delbert Brown of Sesser; 10 grandchildren, Melody Olguin and Bobbie Ruffino of Murphysboro, Frank Olguin of Green River, Wyo., Robert Olguin of Girard, Anita Wilson and husband Gary of Ramsey, Sheri White of Virden, Tonya Spann Kennedy and husband Eric of Mt. Vernon, Melinda Allen and husband Chad of Mt. Vernon, Frank Wehmeyer and wife Terri of Paducah, Ky., Aaron Wehmeyer and wife Candy of Bloomington, and Randie Skorch and husband Marty of Scheller; 18 great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; everal nieces and nephews; and special family friends Laura and Larry Johnston of Mt Vernon. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Dwight Dean Spann; three brothers; and two sisters. Special thanks to her caregivers, Linda Acosta, Shirley Bradley and the late Reba Harris. A special thanks to Charlotte Brown, Dr. Parks and the Herrin hospital staff.

Virginia A. Beal age 83 of Dix passed away 8:17 p.m. Tuesday May 24, 2011 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Funeral arrangements are pending at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon where you may call 618-246-0100 for further information

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/3186.4.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You have been a blessing. A Mary sent me the addresses of two abstract offices to contact. I truly apprecite your help - not to many people are willing to spend so much time trying to help someone else! Genealogy will go on for a long time with people like you! God Bless and thank you again for everything! 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/3186.4.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much. I will check with these companies and if not to expensive - have them check abstracts if possible> I appreciate this information than you. 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/3186.4.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is this the family you have? 1860 Jefferson County, IL Census ALBERT GIBBS 40, KY Mary A. 44, TN Sarah 14, TN George H. 11, TN William 20, TN GIBBS, ALBERT DUNAWAY, MARY ANN 1853-10-10 (Jefferson Co., IL Marriage) 1870 Jefferson County, IL Census ALBERT GIBBS 51, KY Elizabeth 35, TN George 23, TN Charles 5, IL Elvira 3, IL Eudora 7/12, IL GIBBS, ALBERT ROGERS, ELIZABETH 1862-12-24 (FRANKLIN County, IL Marriage) (Is this him or a different one?) 1850 Montgomery County, TN ALBERT GIBBS 35, Miss Sarah 36, NC John J. 15, TN William H. 9, TN George H. 2, TN Mary C. 11, TN Nancy J. 6, TN Sarah E. 4, TN If so, the obituary of George H. GIBBS says that he was born in Henderson County, TN and came to Illinois in 1853 and spent most of his life in Jefferson Co. His wife was Mary E. DUNCAN. Here are two abstract companies in Mt. Vernon, IL. Jefferson County Title Company 716 Main St. Mt. Vernon, IL 618-242-3212 The other one is associated with the Sharp Law Offices 1115 Harrison Mt. Vernon, IL 618-242-0246 800-769-7000 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: patriciastaley223 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3186.4.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I understood and I'd be happy to help you if I could. I don't live in Jefferson Co. although I am from there. I just don't know to much about land records. Patricia 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.

Is this the family you have? 1860 Jefferson County, IL Census ALBERT GIBBS 40, KY Mary A. 44, TN Sarah 14, TN George H. 11, TN William 20, TN GIBBS, ALBERT DUNAWAY, MARY ANN 1853-10-10 JEFFERSON CO., IL ( Marriage) 1870 Jefferson County, IL Census ALBERT GIBBS 51, KY Elizabeth 35, TN George 23, TN Charles 5, IL Elvira 3, IL Eudora 7/12, IL GIBBS, ALBERT ROGERS, ELIZABETH 1862-12-24 FRANKLIN (Marriage) (Is this him or a different one?) 1850 Montgomery County, TN ALBERT GIBBS 35, Miss Sarah 36, NC John J. 15, TN William H. 9, TN George H. 2, TN Mary C. 11, TN Nancy J. 6, TN Sarah E. 4, TN If so, the obituary of George H. GIBBS says that he was born in Henderson County, TN and came to Illinois in 1853 and spent most of his life in Jefferson Co. His wife was Mary E. DUNCAN. Here are two abstract companies in Mt. Vernon, IL. Jefferson County Title Company 716 Main St. Mt. Vernon, IL 618-242-3212 The other one is associated with the Sharp Law Offices 1115 Harrison Mt. Vernon, IL 618-242-0246 800-769-7000 Mary ---------- Original Message ---------- From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <ILJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [ILJEFFER] GIBBS/BRADEN Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 19:07:37 -0000 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/3186.4.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Patricia, You have been so good in helping me. I am going on 71. I had hoped to find information on my gt. grandparents Albert and Elizabeth Jane Drew before my death. I have been working on this off and on since 1959. Question: Since they owned several purchases of land and no one can find deeds, wills, sales - etc. - would Jefferson County have title abstracts? I know owners of property receive these when they purchase property here. Usually it has records of death, guardianship papers and letter of administration and it probably would have deed where my grandfather Albert transferred land to one of his sisters. Am I right? Can someone get a title checked (I have copies of deeds of their land purchases_ - and about how much do you think something like this might run? I have tried everything, as I said, even hiring a genealogist Linda Clark in Jefferson and haven't found anything in Franklin or Jefferson (family lived in Spring Garden township and shopped I think in Benton. Iknow there is a little Gibbs history in one of the books put out either in Jefferson or Franklin- but it basically consists of my own research which I let a family member in Jefferson have and they in turn wouldn't share anything. 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. 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 ____________________________________________________________ Dermatologists Hate Her Local Mom Reveals $5 Trick to Erase Wrinkles. Shocking Results Exposed http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4ddc40805ebda5bbf2st05duc

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/3186.4.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I thank you mis-understood me Patricia- I would not ask you to do any such research. I was just asking how your land title abstracts work in illinois,if one could get a land title checked from their office? You have done more than enough for me and I greatly appreciate all you have done. But there are offices that has land title abstracts for properties and I am sure Jefferson county would have one. Thank you again. You have helped me greatly ! 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: patriciastaley223 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3186.4.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm sorry but I don't know that much about land records and haven't done much researching them. I wish I could help. Good luck! Patricia 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.

Clark W. Landon, 48, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 9:47 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2011, at his home. He was born July 8, 1962, in Highland Park, Mich., a son of Jack William and Marlene Mae (Bachorski) Landon. He married Janice Lee Olesko on June 30, 2001, in Mt. Clemens, and she survives. In honor of Mr. Landon's request, he was cremated and no public services were held. Mr. Landon is survived by his wife; his parents; a brother, Glenn Landon of Mt. Vernon; a sister, Leslie Rindal of Michigan; a stepson, Ryan Fox of West Virginia; a stepdaughter, Cara Fox of Michigan; and nephews, Jeremy and Nathan Rindal of Michigan. Clark was a senior buyer for an automobile company. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home, where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information and to send condolences.