This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sandymccabe57 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/278.561.565.620.624/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Just found your message. I believe that your Greely Fields is my Horace Greely Fields. Mine was born in Middlesboro, KY around 1892/94 to my great grandparents, Muncy and Francis (Poor) Fields. They moved around a lot so my grandmother, Belle (1896)was born in Tenn. and they later moved to Wise, VA. Hope we are talking about the same folks. I agree with you they are a hard bunch to keep up with. 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.

Carmi Times Wed Sep 23, 2009 _____ Crossville, Ill. - Kimberly J. Webb, 46, Crossville, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was born Aug. 7, 1963, in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Everett and Marlene (Graves) Lindsey. She married Michael E. Webb on Dec. 3, 1984, and he survives. Kimberly was a homemaker who enjoyed crafts, home projects and cooking for her family and friends. Her cooking specialty was her cheesecakes. Survivors include her husband, Michael E. Webb; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Cherie Webb, and Richard and Rachel Webb, all of Crossville; two brothers, Junior and Jimmy Lindsey of Carrier Mills; a sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Jack Vancil of Thompsonville; ten grandchildren, Tabitha, Ethan, Destiny, Jenna, Cherish, Phoenix, Tyler, Aydon, Elise and Caydon Webb. She is preceded in death by her mother, Marlene (Graves) Lindsey. A visitation and memorial service will be Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Crossville. Visitation is at 11 a.m. and continues until memorial service time at noon.

Carmi Times Mon Sep 21, 2009 Crossville - Francis Vern Gidcumb, 91, Crossville, died Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, at his home. He was born July 7, 1918, in Mill Shoals, the son of Vern Francis and Isabell (Wheeler) Gidcumb. He was married to Blanche C. (Cox) Gidcumb, and she preceded him in death on Sept. 11, 2002. In his early years, he worked in the oilfields in the Illinois Basin. Later, he worked and retired from Babcock & Wilcox in the tool and die section. He was a World War II Army veteran and served in the Philippines. Mr. Gidcumb attended Crossville Missionary Baptist Church. Antique cars and antique furniture were two of his favorite activities. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert E. and Celia Gidcumb of Jacksonville, Fla.; two daughters, Charlene Knight of Crossville, and Penny Meese and her husband, George, of Robinson; two sisters, Norma Vaughan and her husband Max of Fairfield, and Zella Dozier of Burley, Idaho; ten grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Isabell Gidcumb; wife, Blanche C. Gidcumb; son, Jack Gidcumb; two brothers; and three sisters. Visitation and funeral services will be Tuesday, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Crossville. Visitation is at 11 a.m. and continues until funeral time at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Little Wabash Cemetery near Crossville. Memorials may be made to Hospice and will be accepted at Cook Funeral Chapel.

_____ Carmi Times Fri Sep 18, 2009 Carmi, Ill. - Charles Harrison Gwaltney, 87, passed away at 3:37 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 at his residence in Carmi. He was born Nov. 12, 1921 in Eldorado, the son of William Osborn and Sarah (Read) Gwaltney. He married Ella Louise Seagraves Oct. 16, 1947. He was a World War II Army veteran, a member of New Beginning Church of God, a member of the UMWA and had worked for Amax Coal. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Ella Louise Gwaltney of Carmi; a daughter and son-in-law, Glenda Jean and Don Prehn of Ridgway; three sons and daughters-in-law, James Harrison and Vicki Gwaltney, Charles Garrett and Karen Gwaltney, and David Wayne and Jessica Gwaltney, all of Carmi; a brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Harriett Gwaltney of Evansville, Ind.; 13 grandchildren, Angela, Tammy, Bucky, Mindy, Gary, Johnny, Stacy, Tracy, Kimberly, Matthew, Sarah, Danton and Tabatha; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Edith Hickman, Ruth Woody and Reba Fern Williams, and a brother William Marion Gwaltney. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 at New Beginning Church of God in Carmi, the Rev. Keith Moore officiating. Burial will be in Lindale Memorial Cemetery in Eldorado. Friends may call from 1 p.m. Sunday until the service time at New Beginning Church of God. Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CINDYBIRKCONLEY Surnames: Justice, McClellan Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4429.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The LDS church or Mormons have done a lot of genealogy, and you should use their information as evidence of who Augustus' parents were but don't assume it is correct. You can find most of their information at www.familysearch.org. I know where Albion cemetery is, just over the border in Hamilton County, west of Norris City, but it is unlikely there is an obit or death cert of anything else to nail down the family. There might be a family bible or marriage license, but before 1878 most marriage licenses did not list parents names. See if the LDS information fits in with what you know about the Justice family. I only have one connection, a Rebecca Justice who married John McClellan in the 1880s. She died in 1911 at the age of 93 or so and had been born in Gallia Co, Ohio. She has a stone at Old Sharon Cemetery between Enfield and Norris City. 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: BelindaCook910 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4429.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: One of my Uncles lives in Springfield, Il and he went to the Morman Church there and says he found in their records who his parents were, but I am not sure I agree-or understand his reasoning. He said they go by batch numbers so they know who belongs to who- if I can explain this right. Does that make sense to you ? 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.

Carmi Times Tue Sep 15, 2009 Carmi, Ill. - Audry L. Maloy, 53, rural Carmi, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at Deaconess Hospice Care in Evansville, Ind. She was born Dec. 8, 1955, in Lovington, N.M., the daughter of Oscar James "Coonie" and Wanda Lee (Clark) Slaughter. She was married to Tim Maloy, and he survives. Audry worked in the bakery of Buehler's Buy-Low in Carmi and later in Evansville. She attended First Baptist Church in Carmi. Sewing, crafts and reading were among her favorite pastimes. Survivors include her husband, Tim Maloy of Carmi; a daughter, April Randolph and her husband, Jason, of Anna; her father, Oscar James Slaughter of Evansville, Ind.; four sisters, Brenda McClure of Carmi, Cathy Owen of Grayville, Doris Swan of Fairfield, and Ellen Hayward and her husband, Brian, of Sullivan; and a granddaughter, Veronica Randolph. Preceding her in death was her mother, Wanda Lee Slaughter. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Carmi. Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi is in charge of final arrangements.

I just had to write and say how wonderful that these two people shared 74 years of their lifetime together.  Most of us will never reach that number. Condolences to the family but treasure the memories. Dorcas Arvilla Jordan-Cluck --- On Mon, 9/14/09, Jerry Williams <[email protected]> wrote: From: Jerry Williams <[email protected]> Subject: [ILWHITE] Horton, Okla W. (Martin) 1918-2009 Obit. To: [email protected] Date: Monday, September 14, 2009, 4:21 PM Carmi Times Mon Sep 14, 2009 Carmi, Ill. - Okla W. Horton, 91, Carmi, died Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. She was born July 24, 1918, in Searcy County, Ark., the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth (Fox) Martin. She was married to Lloyd J. Horton over 74 years ago on Nov. 6, 1934, and he survives. Okla was a homemaker and member of First Pentecostal Church in Carmi. For many years, she worked at Carmi Township Hospital. She enjoyed her family and cooking for them and their friends. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd J. Horton of Carmi; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Hazel, and a daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Keith Poole, all of Carmi; a brother and sister-in-law, Thurlow and Hazel Martin of Searcy County, Ark.; nine grandchildren, Dan Horton, Craig Poole, Tim Horton, Tom Horton, Terry Horton, Linda Hayse, Charla Schneider, Kathy Cozart and Cindy Stocke; 18 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Elizabeth Martin; a son, Joe Horton; five brothers; and ten sisters. Visitation and funeral service will be Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Visitation is at 1 p.m. and continues until funeral time at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Maple Ridge Cemetery in Carmi. Loading commenting interface... ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Carmi Times Mon Sep 14, 2009 Harrisburg - Fred C. Gunzel Jr., 78, Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. He was born on Jan. 19, 1931, in Shawneetown to Fred and Catherine Gunzel. Fred owned and operated Gunzel's Family Restaurant in Harrisburg for many years. Before going into business for himself, he worked at The Carmi Times and The Daily Register. He was an Army veteran; he served his country and was honorably discharged. Fred was of the Methodist faith and was a devoted Christian who deeply believed in God. Fred had several hobbies. He raised show pigeons and was also a judge at pigeon shows all around the country. He loved horse racing; anytime he could get away, he would go and watch the horses run at Ellis Park. He collected antiques, baseball cards, knives and old pocket watches. What Fred really enjoyed most was talking to and trading with his many friends who came into his restaurant. Fred is survived by special friends Steve, Susie and Amin Miller, who loved and cared for him through his final days. He is also survived by a host of brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. At Fred's wishes, he will be cremated and his remains will buried in Sunset Lawn Cemetery in Harrisburg. Loading commenting interface...

Carmi Times Mon Sep 14, 2009 Carmi, Ill. - Okla W. Horton, 91, Carmi, died Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. She was born July 24, 1918, in Searcy County, Ark., the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth (Fox) Martin. She was married to Lloyd J. Horton over 74 years ago on Nov. 6, 1934, and he survives. Okla was a homemaker and member of First Pentecostal Church in Carmi. For many years, she worked at Carmi Township Hospital. She enjoyed her family and cooking for them and their friends. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd J. Horton of Carmi; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Hazel, and a daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Keith Poole, all of Carmi; a brother and sister-in-law, Thurlow and Hazel Martin of Searcy County, Ark.; nine grandchildren, Dan Horton, Craig Poole, Tim Horton, Tom Horton, Terry Horton, Linda Hayse, Charla Schneider, Kathy Cozart and Cindy Stocke; 18 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Elizabeth Martin; a son, Joe Horton; five brothers; and ten sisters. Visitation and funeral service will be Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Visitation is at 1 p.m. and continues until funeral time at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Maple Ridge Cemetery in Carmi. Loading commenting interface...

Carmi Times Mon Sep 14, 2009 Carmi, Ill. - James A. Walsh, 93, a life-long resident and farmer of Hawthorne Township, passed away at 3:58 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. He was born Aug. 29, 1916, in Hawthorne Township, the son of James Anthony and Mary (Raglin) Walsh. He married Julia Louise Thomas Oct. 23, 1937, and she preceded him in death April 10, 2005. Mr. Walsh was a member of McHenry United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Blackburn College in Carlinville. He was a livestock and grain farmer and raised Polled Herefords. Jim was a past president of the Illinois Polled Hereford Association and the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs. He had been secretary-treasurer of the White County Farm Bureau, a stockholder and member of the White County Fair Board, member of the Illnois Rural Task Force, and livestock superintendent at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield and the Du Quoin State Fair. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Julia Ann and Wayne Heberer of Freeburg, and Joy and Rob Holloway of Bonita Springs, Fla.; two sons and daughters-in-law, James T. and Judy Walsh, and Albert "Rusty" and Pat Walsh, all of Carmi; two sisters, Mary Routery of Maui, Hawaii, and Libby Bone of Orange, Calif.; nine grandchildren and spouses, Kent and Kristine Heberer, Rob Holloway Jr., Randy and Carolyn Holloway, Chanda and Kevin Kays, Kathy and Dale Lickenbrock, Carrie and Doug Redman, Chip and Melanie Walsh, Debbie and Darin Whetstone, and Jana and Rich Fetters; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, James Trent Walsh. Memorial gifts may be given in Mr. Walsh's memory to The Phoenix Foundation of Southern Illinois or the Carmi Public Library and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at McHenry United Methodist Church near Carmi, Norman Fechtig and the Rev. Jon Westfall officiating. Burial will be in Kuykendall Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. Monday at Campbell Funeral Home. Loading commenting interface...

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bettyu1982 Surnames: King family of Surry Co. Va... Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4352.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kevin, My gggg-grandfather was James King, who was born in or around James River in Virginia, probably in Surry Co. I have dna linking me to two gentlemen from that area who descend from 1.) Jesse King who died around mid 1800's and 2.) Henry King who was the son of William King of Claremont, Surry Co. Va. I believe that line goes back to George King who was married to Ann Rodgers, then Thomas King who was married to a Collier, Then finally to Thomas King who was married to Lucy Bailey. Thia Family was in James River area by 1630 from documents we have found. My problem, I cannot determine which of the brothers could or would be my ancestor father to James King who died in Pope Co., Illinois in 1839. Have you ever had dna ran? At least a 37 marker or better test? 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: kwillking_1 Surnames: king Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4352.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, this is a year late but, i am kevin king (california)direct male from the king family of white co,il.....on the list of kings buried at mt. pleasant, mine are all related to, john h and joseph samuel (from whom i descend)..... george m king is there too, and i think his kids are george and arthur...........i cannot find the relations of the 2 branches of kings, but, i think george is the older brother of william morgan king (who is the father of john and joseph)....the dates fit...........any ideas?....thanks 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.

CARMI, Ill. - James A. Walsh, 93, died Sept. 11, 2009, at the Wabash Christian Retirement Center. He was a livestock and grain farmer and member of the McHenry United Methodist Church. Surviving are daughters, Julia Heberer and Joy Holloway; sons, James and Albert; sisters, Mary Routery and Libby Bone; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are pending with Campbell Funeral Home. Published in the Courier Press on 9/13/2009

ENFIELD, Ill. - Robert Warthen, 61, died Sept. 9, 2009 in McLeansboro. He was a farmer and worked at Springerton Feed Mill. He was a member of Enfield Methodist Church. Surviving are his brother, John; and half-brother, Woodrow Biggerstaff Services 1 p.m. Saturday at Stendeback Family Funeral Home, burial in Enfield Cemetery. Visitation 11 a.m. to services. Published in the Courier Press on 9/11/2009

Carmi Times Thu Sep 10, 2009 Enfield - Robert Warthen, 61, Enfield, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was born Oct. 27, 1947 in Eldorado, the son of Willard and Beulah (Brunner) Warthen. He worked at the Springerton Feed Mill as well as being a farmer. He was a member of Enfield United Methodist Church. Robert is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, John and Kay Warthen of Springerton; a half-brother, Woodrow "Bud" Biggerstaff of McLeansboro; a niece, Shannon Woodrow; and a great-niece, Baileigh Warthen. He is preceded in death by his parents and a half-brother, Donald Biggerstaff. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Enfield. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of service in the funeral home chapel. Burial will take place in Enfield Cemetery. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting www.kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com. Loading commenting interface...

Dr. Harry Gray Browne, M.D. passed away on August 28, 2009, in Sparks, Nev. Dr. Browne was born in Los Angeles, Calif., on Nov. 5, 1929. He attended high school at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Conn. He graduated from Yale University in 1950 and Cornell University Medical College in 1956. He then pursued 4 years of postgraduate training in pathology at New York Hospital. He served active military duty as director of the Department of Parasitology at the United States Naval Medical Research Unit #3 in Cairo, Egypt, where he conducted field research in the Nile Delta. In 1964, he and his family moved to Nashville, Tenn., where he was an assistant professor at Vanderbilt University Medical School. Dr. Browne co-founded International Clinical Laboratories, and Therapeutic Antibodies. In 1981 he moved to Diablo, Calif., and then to Reno, Nev., in 1988. During his college years, he worked a summer in the engineering office of the family-owned Blackfoot Coal and Land Corporation in Southwestern Indiana. In 1991, he began to share his business expertise as a director and then vice president of the Gray family partnerships, Gray Farms, Inc. and Locust Street Company, Inc. His integrity, leadership and wisdom have been greatly valued. Dr. Browne had a keen intellect, and continually challenged himself to learn and understand more about everything from medicine to theology. He was happiest when in a heated debate with someone with completely opposing views. At the end of the discussion, neither side would waiver, but a mutual respect and sometimes a long lasting friendship would ensue. He was a successful businessman, but valued human contact and the friendships he forged more than financial gain. He combined his love of travel and skill with languages to start businesses in Egypt and in Mexico. He was always an optimist, and looked at every obstacle he faced as an interesting intellectual problem to solve. A devout Catholic, Dr. Browne was thankful for the guidance his church offered him throughout his life. He will be missed by his family and all those who had the privilege of knowing him. He was predeceased by parents, Francis E. Browne M.D. and Margaret Gray Browne, his sister, Jane Jordan Browne Petersen, brother, John Douglas Browne, and son, John Douglas Browne II. He is survived by his wife, Jean K. Browne of Reno, Nev., his children, Susan B. Robinson of Kelseyville, Calif., Linda B. Snook of Santa Cruz, Calif., Jennifer T. Browne of Monterey, Calif., Katherine B. Marsden of El Cerrito, Calif., and Harry T. Browne of Madison, Wis., and two brothers, Allen Gray Browne of Las Vegas, Nev., and Lawrence W. Browne, M.D. of Newport Beach, Calif. He is also survived by ten grandchildren. A memorial Mass was held Mon., Sept. 7th at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Sparks, Nev. A funeral Mass will be held Sat., Sept. 12th at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Evansville, Ind., followed by burial service at the Gray Family Cemetery in Grayville, Ill. A memorial Mass will be held Fri., Oct. 2nd at 11:15 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel, Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, Calif. Contributions may be made to Thomas Aquinas College, 10000 N. Ojai Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060

Carmi Times Wed Sep 09, 2009 New Mexico - Richard "Keith" Stills, 72, Farmington, N.M., died Aug. 31, 2009 at his home after a nine-month battle with leukemia. He was born Feb. 27, 1937 in Carmi, the son of Orila and Jesse Stills. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Lloyd Duane Stills; and his sister, Beverly Longacre. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Cindy; his son, Tyland Keith Stills and wife, Janet, of Winnsboro, Texas; his son, Steve Clegg Stills and wife, Betty, of Vernal, Utah; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. At the request of the deceased, cremation has taken place, and no funeral or memorial service will be held. Condolences, sympathies and memories may be shared with the family at www.danielsfuneral.com Keith was entrusted to Alternative Choice Cremation and Funeral Services in Farmington.

Carmi Times Wed Sep 09, 2009 Carmi, Ill. - M. Dorys Saunders, 90, Carmi, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. She was born Sept. 4, 1919, in Mill Shoals Township, White County, the daughter of Wayne and Bessie (Savage) York. On Nov. 8, 1941, she married Arthur Richard Saunders, and he preceded her in death on July 10, 1994. Mrs. Saunders was a devoted mother, wife and homemaker. She was a retired supervisor, having worked at Ainsbrooke Corp. in Carmi. Her church was her mainstay, where she was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Carmi since 1941. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Art and Connie Saunders of Carmi; a daughter and son-in-law, D. Jean and John Rago of Homer Glen, Ill.; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Helen Endicott of Clewiston, Fla., Betty and Ralph Dozier of Fairfield, and Deloris Smith of Carmi; a sister-in-law, Roberta Brantley of Earlington, Ky.; five grandchildren, Alan Saunders, Amy (Saunders) Beck, Kyle Rago, Eric Rago and Neil Rago; four great-grandchildren, Ethan Beck, Emma Beck, August Saunders and Hope Rago; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Mrs. Saunders in death are her parents; husband; two brothers, Lecil York and Darrell York; and two sisters, Maxine Norris and Ruth Weiss. Visitation and funeral service are Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Visitation is at 1 p.m. and continues until the funeral time at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Maple Ridge Cemetery in Carmi. Memorial contributions may be made to either Gideons International or the Church of the Nazarene of Carmi and will be accepted at Cook Funeral Chapel.

Carmi Times Wed Sep 09, 2009 Oklahoma - A memorial service for Gloria Dean Gibbons, 76, Clinton, Okla., will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at Clinton First United Methodist Church, Dr. Robert Blakeburn officiating. Gloria was born Dec. 5, 1932 in Kilgore, Texas, to C.B. and Virgie (Dixon) Smith, and passed away Sept. 5, 2009 at her Clinton home. She attended 21 different grade schools and graduated from the high school in Morganfield, Ky. as valedictorian. She graduated from Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts and earned her master of arts degree from the University of Evansville. She taught special education in Ada, Okla., Carmi and Evansville. In 1952, she married James D. Cox. She was blessed with two daughters, Pamela Sue and Sherri Kay. She married Michael Gibbons in 1994.