Carmi Times Mon Aug 10, 2009 McLeansboro, Ill. - Ladorna Maddox, 65, of McLeansboro and formerly of Carmi, passed away at 12:38 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009 at her residence. She was born Dec. 8, 1943 in Phillipstown, the daughter of Charles Marion and Iola Ruth (Elliott) Browning. She was married to Willie Nichols, who proceeded her in death. She then married Henry Theodore Maddox June 24, 1973, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 20, 2002. She was a cashier at Wal-Mart in Carmi. Mrs. Maddox attended Georgia General Baptist Church near Carmi. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Roger Nickens of Evansville, Ind.; one son, Ted Maddox; one stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Janine and Steve Heath of Carmi; two sisters, Betty Fleck of Carmi and Jane Watkins of St., Louis, Mo.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Louie and Mabel Browning of Carmi, Wayne and Diane Browning of Crossville, and Fred and Mary Browning of Kimberling City, Mo.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and a special friend and caregiver, Alfred "Buck" Johnson of McLeansboro. She was preceded in death by one brother Joe Browning. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi, the Rev. Dale Boeger officiating. Burial will be in Kuykendall Cemetery near Carmi. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Wednesday at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Loading commenting interface...

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Charles Gray SPRINGERTON - Charles O. Gray, 70, died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, in Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield. A private graveside service will be at a later date under the direction of Gholson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will be in Crouch Cemetery in Dahlgren. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on 8/5/2009

Carmi Times Tue Aug 04, 2009 LINCOLN, CALIF. - Barbara (Cluck) Linn, 82, died July 31, 2009 after a battle with leukemia at her home in Lincoln, Calif. She was born Oct. 7, 1926 in Evansville, Ind., the daughter of Eloise (Widener, later Leathers) and John Cluck. She attended Carmi Township High School, graduating in 1944 as the valedictorian. She did her nurses' training at Northwestern University in Chicago, graduating in 1947 with a degree in nursing. She was active in the Professional Educational Organization and the Red Hat Society and was, while a resident of Coronado, Calif., a member of the San Diego Country Club. Mrs. Linn had many friends and loved them and her family. She loved life, music, concerts, plays and her bridge club. She was a resident, at various times of her life, of communities in Illinois and Indiana, as well as Coral Gables, Fla., Tucson, Ariz., Coronado and Palm Desert, Calif. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Gardner of Truckee, Calif., and Pamela Padilla of Seattle, Wash.; four grandchildren, Robert Burns of San Rafael, Calif., Elizabeth Evans of Phoenix, Ariz., David Burns of Worcester, Mass., and Barbara Sloate of Seattle, Wash.; and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Phyllis Cowden, formerly of Carmi and now of Midland, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Helmuth, William Brady and Robert Linn. A service will be held Aug. 10 at First Presbyterian Church in Roseville, Calif. The body will be cremated and her ashes will be scattered off Coronado.

Carmi Times Tue Aug 04, 2009 Carmi, Ill. - Robert W. Cook, 57, Carmi, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at his home. He was born May 27, 1952, in Fairfield, the son of Robert A. "Bill" and Wilma Marie (Blagg) Cook. He was married to Judy Puckett on Feb. 14, 1997, and she survives. He was a graduate of Carmi Township High School, Class of 1970. Bob was a retired operator at the City of Carmi power plant. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Carmi and was active in Alcoholics Anonymous. For many years, he was an active member of the Carmi Rotary Club. In his younger years, he was an avid motorcyclist. He was a music lover and especially enjoyed the Beatles and John Lennon. Survivors include his wife, Judy Cook of Carmi; a stepson, Wes Parker of Carmi; two stepdaughters, Rita Lueke and her husband, Nathan, of Norris City, and Jamie McCoy of Carmi; a sister, Susan Kutzner and her husband, Morgan, of Greenville, S.C.; three stepgrandchildren, Amber Page, Katie Page and Linzy Lueke; a nephew, Jarrod Kutzner of Travelers Rest, S.C.; a niece, Jenna Mulligan and her husband, Ryan, of Fletcher, N.C.; and four sisters-in-law, Nola Trebuth, Jolene Knight and her husband, Bill, Runa Wells and her husband, George, all of Carmi, and Mary Partin and her husband, Raymond, of Mt. Carmel. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. and Wilma M. Cook. Visitation and funeral is Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Visitation is at 11 a.m. and continues until funeral time at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Kuykendall Cemetery near Carmi. Memorials may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, Carmi Rotary Cub, First Baptist Church or a charity of choice.

Carmi Times Tue Aug 04, 2009 Carmi, Ill. - Emily Rice Blades, 92, Carmi, passed away at 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009 at the Deaconess Hospice Care Center in Evansville, Ind. She was born May 1, 1917 in Carmi, the daughter of Theodore "Dode" and Ruth (Sallee) Hatcher. She married Hal Hayward Rice in 1937, and he preceded her in death December 7, 1964. She married Stewart Pearce March 9, 1969, and he preceded her in death March 5, 1972. Sometime later, she married Gilbert "Star" Blades, and he preceded her in death April 19, 1983. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Carmi and a homemaker. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Jim Spooner of Woodstock, Md.; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert H. and Paula Rice of Louisville, Ky.; and one grandson, Robert Houston Rice Jr. She was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Hatcher, and a brother, John Theodore Hatcher. The family would also like to thank her caregivers and nurses, Phyllis Browning, Dora Owen, Shirley Dartt, Stephanie Fortner and Martha Cox, as well as many friends who provided so much companionship, love and support through her last few years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009 at First United Methodist Church at Carmi, the Revs. C. William Fechtig and Gary Feldman officiating. Burial will be at White County Memorial Garden near Carmi. Friends may call from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi, which is in charge of arrangements.

Catherine M. Mitsdarffer, 88, of Enfield, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2009, at Hamilon Memorial Nursing Center in McLeansboro.She was born Sept. 6, 1920, in Enfield, the daughter of Mark and Elizabeth (Mitchell) Dolan. She married Paul Mitsdarffer on Sept. 6, 1947, in Enfield, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 31, 1995.Visitation and Rosary service was held Sunday, Aug. 2 at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 3 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Enfield with Father Joseph Trapp and Father Steven Rudolphi officiating.Interment will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Church Cemetery in Enfield.Catherine was a secretary at Hampton-Goss Insurance ans also workked as a ward clerk at Hamilton Memorial Hospital. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Enfield, a member of the St. Patrick's Ladies Alter Society and a Eucharist minister.She is survived by three sons, Kenneth P. Mitsdarffer and wife Brenda of Carbondale, Steven J. Mitsdarffer and wife Sharon of Enfield and Robert Keith Mitsdarffer ans wife Robin of Dallas, Texas; a daughter, Mary Jo Beck and husband Marty of McLeansboro; a brother, Bernard Dolan and wife Loretta of St. Louis, Mo.; two sisters, Mary Greulich and Lucille Mitsdarffer, both of Evansville, Ind.; five grandsons, Kenneth Bryan Mitsdarffer and wife Kristy of Bloomington, Ind., Jason Matthew Mitsdarffer and wife Erin of Wauconda, Steven Craig Mitsdarffer and wife Lisa of Newburgh, Ind., Chad Andrew Mitsdarffer of Enfield and Brad Thomas Mitsdarffer of Lewisville, Texas; four granddaughters, Angela Dawn and husband Dr. Chad Mathis of Birmingham, Ala., Jessica Dawn and husband David True of Coppell, Texas, Melissa Ann Mitsdarffer of Du Quoin and Marilee Nicole Beck of Pontoon Beach, Fla.; eight great-grandchildren, Kyle, Bryce, Allyson, Logan, Gavin and Isaac Mitsdarffer and Abigail and Benjamin Mathis; and a sister-in-law, Bernice Dolan of Enfield.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and four brothers, Edward, John, Lawrence and Clarence Dolan.Memorials may be made to St. Patrick's Church or Cemetery and St. Jude's Children Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of all arrangements. Published in the Mt. Vernon Register News from 8/3/2009 - 8/4/2009

MCLEANSBORO, Ill. - Marshall Dean Knight, 76, died July 31, 2009, in Ina. He retired from Babcock & Wilcox Company, was a Navy veteran and member of the Old Christian Chapel Church. Surviving are daughters, Brenda Harvey and Marsha Knight; sisters, Lois Smith, Frances Branch, Fay Lee, Pat Harrawood and Donna Young; brothers, J.M., David, Victor and Dalton; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services 11 a.m. Monday at the Old Christian Chapel Church near Bungay, burial is in Old Springer Cemetery, with military rites. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. Masonic service. Published in the Courier Press on 8/2/2009

ENFIELD - Catherine M. Mitsdarfer, 88, died at 2:50 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2009, in Hamilton Memorial Nursing Center in McLeansboro. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2009, in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Enfield. Burial will be in St. Patrick Catholic Church Cemetery, with Father Joseph Trapp and Father Seven Rudolphi officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro, with a rosary service at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick Church Cemetery or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on 8/2/2009

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Carmi Times Thu Jul 30, 2009 Mill Shoals - Carl Wheeler, 59, Mill Shoals, died at 10:53 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2009 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he had been a loader operator and yard foreman at Taylor Sawmill in Enfield. Survivors include his wife, Janice Wheeler of Mill Shoals; two daughters, Samantha Whitley of Barnhill and Shannon Lewis of Vincennes, Ind.; a son, Nicholas Wheeler of Burnt Prairie; four sisters, Barbara Crider of Cave-in-Rock, Linda Reed of Norris City, Vicky Tullis of Mill Shoals and Betty Burnett of Festus, Mo.; two brothers, Gerald and Rod Wheeler, both of Fairfield; a sister-in-law, Brenda Wheeler of Cullman, Ala.; and two grandchildren. Services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield, with burial in Shrewsbury Cemetery at Mill Shoals with full military honors.

Flora Wagner, 97, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Carmi, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon.She was born June 7, 1912, in Ullin, the daughter of Charles Henry and Lydia Mae (Lovin) McCluskey. She married Chester Bertram Wagner on July 5, 1930, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 1978.Mrs. Wagner was a homemaker. She was a member of the Carmi First Pentecostal Church and was a Sunday School teacher.Flora is survived by two sons, Larry and wife Cecilia Wagner of Mt. Vernon and the Rev. Donald and wife Pauline Wagner of Moorehead, Minn.; a sister, Rose Griffin of Winter Springs, Fla.; a brother, Charles McCluskey of Carmi; six grandchildren, David, Randy, Douglas, Christopher and Arron Wagner and Donna Coy; 15 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Kenneth Ray Wagner; a brother, Hayward McCluskey; stepmother Mary Melvin McCluskey; a great-grandson, Dustin Coy; and a great-great-grandson, Dayne Wagner.Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi with the Rev. Bill Wagner officiating.Burial will be at Newman Cemetery near Carmi.Friends called the Campbell Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Published in the Mt. Vernon Register News from 7/29/2009 - 7/30/2009

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: piecesofart Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/1149.1156.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found your posting interesting because I am researching the Drakes of White co. Illinois. Rachel Drake, who married Daniel Bidwell was NOT descended from Sir Francis Drake. There is ample evidence that the admiral had no legitimate children. All American claims on the estate in England were voided in the 19th century. However, the Nelson county Ky mention proves to be the clue to Rachel's ancestry. In 1790 there is a Cornelius Drake in Nelson co. KY. DNA proves he is descended from the so-called Dutch Drakes of New York. All these were descended from Josias Jansen De Raedt who arrive in New Amsterdam in the 1660's. Note: Rachel names her son Cornelius Bidwell! My Drakes were also in Nelson co KY at the same time. I am trying to prove that the Thomas Drake in White co Ill on the 1830 census is part of my family. We have DNA for our Drakes and it is totally different than the Dutch line. Happy hunting--the Drakes can make you crazy! Art Baum 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 Jul 28, 2009 Mt. Vernon, Ill. - Flora Wagner, 97, Mt. Vernon, Ill. and formerly of Carmi, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, Ill. She was born June 7, 1912 at Ullin, the daughter of Charles Henry and Lydia Mae (Lovin) McCluskey. She married Chester Bertram Wagner July 5, 1930, and he preceded her in death Nov. 20, 1978. Mrs. Wagner was a homemaker. She was a member of Carmi First Pentecostal Church and was a Sunday school teacher. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Cecelia Wagner of Mt. Vernon, Ill., and the Rev. Donald and Pauline Wagner of Moorhead, Minn.; one sister, Rose Griffin of Winter Springs, Fla.; one brother, Charles McCluskey of Carmi; six grandchildren, David, Randy, Douglas, Christopher and Arron Wagner, and Donna Coy; 15 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Bertram Wagner; a son, Kenneth Ray Wagner; a brother, Hayward McCluskey; her stepmother, Mary Melvin McCluskey; a great-grandson, Dustin Coy; and a great-great-grandson, Dayne Wagner. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi, the Rev. Bill Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Newman Cemetery near Carmi. Friends may call from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Carmi Times Tue Jul 28, 2009 Carbondale - Wanda Lorraine Patrick, 78, Carbondale, formerly of Carmi and Nowata, Okla., passed away at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Helia Healthcare of Carbandale. She was born Jan. 16, 1931 in Moore, Okla., the daughter of William Lee and Arkie Edna (Duncan) Cole. She married Warren S. "Pat" Patrick April 9, 1950 in Talala, Okla., and he preceded her in death April 3, 1991. Lorraine treasured her friends as she did her entire family and delighted particularly in even the smallest accomplishments of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Throughout her life she faithfully supported God's missions around the world and at home, taking pleasure in volunteering at the Baptist Children's Home, making and delivering care packages to needy children in Mexico and helping form and grow Bible study groups with her friends and neighbors. Over the years Lorraine welcomed all to her table and no one ever left hungry. Along the way, she lived many places and in many houses, all the while building an eternal home where she now resides forevermore. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Enrique "Kiki" Sierra of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Susan Patrick of Carbondale, and James Joseph and Cindy Patrick of Houston, Texas; a sister, Norma Lee "Babe" January of Nowata, Okla.; a brother and sister-in-law, J. B. and Nedra "Pud" Cole of Huntsville, Texas; six grandchildren, Sean and wife Shalae Patrick, Kristen Patrick, Amy and husband Eric Swickheimer, Andrea and husband Corey Rhodes, Sarah Fix, and Tom and wife Rachel Jordan; and five great-grandchildren, Tyler Patrick, Katelynn Rhodes, Sadie Fix, Lucy and Ben Jordan. She was preceded in death by a grandson-in-law, Paul Fix. A memorial funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 15 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Burial will be held in October in Oklahoma.

Carmi Times Wed Jul 29, 2009 Enfield, Ill. - Ruby E. Williams, 85, Enfield, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at the Way-Fair Nursing Center in Fairfield. Ruby was born March 26, 1924 in Mill Shoals Township, the daughter of Claude and Berna (Huffaker) Crawford. She married Warren Williams on May 1, 1943, and he preceded her on Oct. 31, 1993. Ruby was a member of Enfield Christian Church. She spent much of her time at the Enfield Senior Citizens Center. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jan and Bill Horn, and Karen and Bill Lewis, all of Enfield; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth and Gerald Healy of Carmi, and Reba and Carl Cushman of Enfield; three grandchildren, Johnny Fields of Mt. Vernon, Ind., Billy and Charla Lewis of Enfield, and Melanie and Chad Garrett, also of Enfield; and four great-grandchildren, Chase Garrett, Cadence Lewis, Tiffany Horn and Billy Horn. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Enfield. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Enfield Cemetery. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting www.kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com.

Carmi Times Tue Jul 28 2009 Carmi, Ill. - Al Moore, 70, Carmi, passed away at 12:08 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. He was born Sept. 13, 1938 in Dahlgren, the son of John Alvin and Mary Alice (Knapp) Moore. He was an examiner for the Illinois driver's license station in Carmi. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Hadi Shrine. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Timothy Proctor of Hollywood, Fla.; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Tammy Moore of Cape Coral, Fla.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Gail Moore. There will be no funeral service or visitation. Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: smoon44 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/1971.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Michelle- If possible, could you look in this book for any reference of the Chappell family? I'm looking for Perry Austin Chappell and his wife Sarah (Elliott) Chappell. They had 11 children, including my Grandfather, Loren. Appreciate it! Serena 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 Fri Jul 24, 2009 Enfield, Ill. - Dorothy L. York, 91, formerly of Enfield, passed away Friday, July 24, 2009, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Dorothy was born Dec. 16, 1917, in Mill Shoals Township, the daughter of Ray and Mamie (Garrett) South. She married Ivan H. York in August 1943 in Mill Shoals and eventually settled in Enfield. She was a member of the General Baptist Church of Enfield. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Judy York of Enfield; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and David Nelson of Norris City; a daughter-in-law, Beverly York of Fairfield; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Garrett and Dorothy Jean South, and Carroll and Dixie South, all of Enfield; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Phyllis Sanders of Fairfield, and Emogene and Bob Thomas of Lincoln; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ivan, on Nov. 25, 1971; a son, Dallas York; a brother, Doyle South; a sister, Helen South; a brother-in-law, Bob Sanders; and a sister-in-law, Iris South. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2009 at the General Baptist Church of Enfield. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Enfield. Burial will take place in Little Zion Cemetery in Mill Shoals Township. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to General Baptist Church of Enfield or to Wabash Christian Retirement Center Activities Fund. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting www.kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com.

Carmi Times Fri Jul 24, 2009 Crossville, Ill. - Kay Cantrell, 60, Crossville, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009 in Tecumseh, Okla. She was born April 7, 1949 in Evansville, Ind., the daughter of Royal Graydon and Marian Elizabeth (Berger) Cantrell. She was a land person, doing oil and gas leasing. She was a 1967 graduate of Crossville Community High School. Surviving are a daughter, Kelsey Cantrell of Lexington, Ky.; her parents, Royal and Marian Cantrell; a sister and brother-in-law, Candi and Richard Elliott; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Suzanne Cantrell, and Jeff and Lynn Cantrell, all of Crossville; two nieces, Tina Mosier and Tracy Orr; four nephews, Graden Elliott, Lt.Col. Austin Elliott, Chris Cantrell and Cory Cantrell; a great-niece and two great-nephews. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Campbell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in White County Memorial Garden near Carmi. Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.