Carmi Times Fri Jul 24, 2009 Norris City, Ill. Freda Mobley, 90, Norris City, passed away at 9:45 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Galatia. She was born Aug. 10, 1918 in Norris City, the daughter of Milo and Emma Alma (Pearce) Newcomb, and was married June 1, 1940 to Albert Patterson, who preceded her in death May 19, 1965. She then married Gale Mobley on June 16, 1966, and he preceded her in death April 30, 1980. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Carmi. Surviving are a stepson and daughter-in-law, Dr. Robert Alan and Suzanna Mobley of Conroe, Texas; two granddaughters, Julia Taylor and Tracy Roe; two grandsons, Sean Mobley and David Mobley; and four great-grandchildren, all of Conroe, Texas; two sisters, Elsie Greer of Sullivan, Mo., and Reba Mitchell-Howard of Thompsonville; two sisters-in-law, Mary Newcomb of Evansville, Ind., and Mary Ann and Dwight Mobley of Mt. Carmel; seven nephews and five nieces. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Everett, Wilburn, Glenard and Herschel Newcomb. Arrangements are pending at Campbell Funeral Home.

WFIW RADIO WEB SITE July 2009 Micah Jo Taylor 85-year-old Carmi resident, Micah Jo Taylor died at 12:01 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville. A Charter Member of the White County Association of Home and Community Education, she was a former employee of the White County Supervisor of Assessments Office. Survivors include three sons, Jim Taylor of Burnt Prairie, Merle Taylor of Hammond, IL and Mike Taylor of Enfield; a brother, Phillip G. Porter of Louisville, KY; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services for Micah Jo Taylor will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 17, at the Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi with burial in the White County Memorial Garden in Carmi. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 Thursday evening, July 16, at the Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church or the St. Mary's Hospital Foundation and will be accepted at the Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi.

Carmi Times Thu Jul 23, 2009 Carmi, Ill. - Floyd Taylor, 93, Carmi, passed away at 8:43 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. He was born Aug. 9, 1915 in Carmi, the son of Robert Stewart and Martha Ellen (Aud) Taylor, and was married March 26, 1937 to Esther Julia Seitz, who preceded him in death Oct. 25, 2006. Mr. Taylor was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Carmi and a transport driver for MAPCO transportation for 29 years. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, John R. and Claire Taylor of Severn, Md.; two grandchildren, Cynthia M. Canner and John R. Taylor II; five great-grandchildren, Robert T., Christina M., Catherine M., Camilla M. and Claire M. Canner; two nieces, Judy Peyton and Glenda Taylor; and two nephews, Ed Hall and Doug Devore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther; a brother, Glenard David Taylor; a sister, Mary Ellen Hall; and two nieces, Martha Lou Vincent and Alta Mae Cooper. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi, the Rev. Steve Friese and the Rev. Dr. Harrison L. Peyton officiating. Burial will be in White County Memorial Garden. Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be made to Emmanuel United Methodist Church General Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home. Floyd Taylor

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: brianbrommel Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4370.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, I believe we are talking about the same Lafayette Griffon, from Burnt Prairie. He was married to Ida Hunsinger...Any additional information you could provide would be greatly appreaciated! 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: algriffin158 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4370.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If the Lafayette Griffon from Burnt Prairie is indeed the Lafayette Griffin from Hopkins County,Ky in the 1860 Census, then the parents are John Y. Griffin. I know that the Greenil listed in that census is Greenfield Griffin, who lived in Carmi, Illinois for a period of time, and married a local divorced lady from there after he and my great grandmother were divorced. I can provide some further info on Lafayette Griffon. [email protected] 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: algriffin158 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4370.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Appreciate that info. That is my family. The Greenil listed with the family in the Census is Greenfield Griffin, or rather, James Greenfield Griffin, who would be my great grandfather. I was just trying to verify that the Lafayette Griffon from Burnt Prairie is that same Lafayette Griffin. The birth year matches up pretty good. 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: cbconly Surnames: Jamerson, Savage Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4447/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for information on James Robert Jamerson and Hattie Stewart Savage, born in White County, IL about 1857, and their son Charles Dewey Jamerson, born Enfield, IL 1900, died 1980 in Mocksville, NC. He graduated from Clarendon High School in Monroe Co, Arkansas, where his parents appear to have died, and attended the University of Arkansas. He appeared in one game for the Boston Red Sox and a season for the Hartford Blues of the NFL. 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 21, 2009 Carmi, Ill. - Mary Jane Chapman, 75, Carmi, passed away at 11:22 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2009 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was born March 6, 1934 in Carmi, the daughter of Robert and Pauline (Vaupel) Hutchinson. She married Glenn Laverne "Curley" Chapman May 12, 1951, and he preceded her in death April 2, 1984. She was a farm wife, homemaker and Methodist by faith. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Thomas Deering of Evansville, Ind; a son, Steve Chapman of Carmi; four brothers and a sister-in-law, Richard Hutchinson, Donnie Hutchinson, and Roger and Lois Hutchinson, all of Carmi, and Herman Hutchinson of Harrisburg; three grandchildren, Monica and Tonya Chapman, and Julia Deering; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by a son, Tony Chapman; and two sisters, Becky Vandewater and Rowena Jones. Graveside funeral and burial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at North Maple Ridge Cemetery in Carmi, with Paul Fishback officiating. Memorial gifts may be given in Mary Jane Chapman's name to the American Cancer Society. Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of arrangements.

Carmi Times Tue Jul 21, 2009 Carmi, Ill. - Lloyd E. Duvall, 74, Carmi, passed away at 10:17 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield. He was born April 27, 1935 in Sadler, Ky., the son of Joseph Jackson and Sarah Jane (McStoots) Duvall. He married Patricia Ann Burress Feb. 3, 1982. Mr. Duvall worked at O'Daniel Trucking for 32 years and was a Kentucky Colonel. He attended First Christian Church in Carmi and was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite. Surviving are his wife of 27 years, Pat Duvall of Carmi; two daughters and sons-in-law, Amy and Carmon Chitwood of Carmi, and Rosa and Keith Moran of Brandenburg, Ky.; a son, Lloyd Edward Duvall of Louisville Ky.; a brother, Donald Duvall of Olney; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Evelyn Gonzalez, Mary Duvall and Martha Kandle; and eight brothers, Everett, Willie, Mitchell, Roger, Joby, Bob, Shirley and Latney Earl Duvall. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi, Steve McClure officiating. Burial will be in North Maple Ridge Cemetery in Carmi. Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Masonic services will be conducted by the Carmi Masonic Lodge at 7:30 p.m.

Carmi Times Tue Jul 21, 2009 Carmi, Ill. - Beverly Arden Weiland, 75, Carmi, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2009, with her daughter and daughter's friend at her bedside. She was born May 4, 1934, in Hardin County, Ky., the only child of John and Marie (Lowrey) Vaughn. She was married to G.W. Weiland on June 23, 1956, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 2007. She graduated with honors in 1951 from Cave-in-Rock High School in Cave in Rock. In 1955, she graduated with honors from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, with bachelor's degrees in English and interior design. She was an active member in Alcoholics Anonymous and was an avid lover of animals and an animal rights advocate. Her hobbies included cakes, cooking and needlework. Her cakes were very popular at church functions and various social affairs. Survivors include a son, Gerald W. Weiland of Evansville, Ind.; a daughter Sharon "Sherry" Jonn Weiland of Carmi; and seven grandchildren, Philip, Christopher, Katie, Kiersten, Grace, Jared and Michael. Preceding her in death are her parents, John and Marie Vaughn; former husband and best friend, G.W. Weiland; and granddaughter, Kearis Lauren. Visitation and funeral service will be Wednesday at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Visitation is at noon and continues until the funeral service at 2 p.m., followed by a private burial for immediate family. Memorials of the donor's choice may be made and will be accepted at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi.

Carmi Times Mon Jul 20, 2009 Carmi, IL Elva Pearl Eck, 101, Carmi, died Saturday, July 18, 2009, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. She was born Jan. 11, 1908, in Georgetown, Ill., the daughter of Willard and Hattie (Howard) Pribble. She married Clarence O. Eck on April 12, 1924, and he preceded her in death in July 1975. Elva and Clarence were owners for many years of the Ecko Motel in Enfield. She was a homemaker, avid quilter, and enjoyed playing bingo and visiting the White County Senior Citizens Center in Carmi. Survivors include two sons, Willard Eck of Grayville, and Clarence O. Eck and his wife, Dorothy, of Luther, Mich.; four daughters, Doris I. Ross, Barbara A. Shields, Virginia V. Connolly and Janet C. Baxley and her husband, Gary, all of Carmi; a daughter-in-law, Ruth Eck of Berkeley, Mich.; 24 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence O. Eck; and a son, Robert L. Eck. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Funeral is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel in Carmi. Burial will be in Enfield Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the White County Senior Citizens Center and will be accepted at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi.

VALIER - Violet A. Bulla, 83, died Sunday, July 19, 2009, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. There will be no services. Mrs. Bulla's wish was to be cremated. Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Bulla was a beautician all her life. She was born April 17, 1926, in Carmi to Charles Alva and Tommie Mae (Duckworth) Sigler. She was previously married to Nick Bulla; he preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Pamela Woolard of Christopher and Debbie and Randy Redding of Florida; grandchildren, Kara Minor of Valier and Scott Bulla of Mulkeytown; great-grandchildren, Taylor Woolard and Trajen Minor, both of Valier, and Kelsey Bulla of Coello; and a sister, Vickie Sailer of Evansville, Ind. She was preceded in death by her parents; half sister, Pearl Watson; and two brothers, Charles Sigler and Don Rhine. For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on 7/21/2009

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JEAN1925 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4443.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: "Hamilton Co., Il. Marriages 1821-1870" by Ralph S. Harrelson 1986 P.12 John Upton (son of John Upton) and Nancy Moore (dtr. of William Moore) were married Feb. 1, 1832, by Thos. Cottingham, M.G. License dated Feb. 1. "Marriages from White Co., Il. 1816-1880 " by Harriet B. Vaught, 1950 p. 17 September 13, 1830 David Upton and Hannah Moore by Jessie Pearce, M.G. (no parents listed) P. 18 December 21, 1830 Joseph Upton and Lurina Moore by A.Garrison (no parents listed) "Hamilton Co., Il. Death Records, Vol. II 1901-1920 by Dessie Hunt Harrelson, 1985 P. 25 The Times - 1903 Nancy Moore Upton died Dec. 31, 1902, age 89-9-3. Born in Tenn. March 28, 1813, came to Ill. in 1818. Married to John Upton in 1832, had 5 boys and 4 girls, 2 surviving. Buried Springerton, Cem. (this is in White Co., Ill.) (Obit Jan. 15, 1903 paper). "Probate Index, White Co., Ill. 1818-1876 " by Harriet B. Vaught, 1976. p. 66 Box #35 William H. Moore, executor Samuel Moore 1848 (This is the only Wm. Moore in early years of probate records in White Co., Il He is probably not related to your Moore/Upton women.) The Springerton Cemetery listing for Nancy Moore Upton says she was born in Ky.and came to Ill. in 1829. These may be transcription errors from the gravestone. J.Strand 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: sharonvaughn21 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4445.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you, that more than what I had. Maybe there hope to find out more about this family. Thanks again 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: jhunsinger195 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4445.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Alvaretta Graves was the daughter of William Alfred and Elizabeth Shares Graves. William Alfred Graves was born 3 Aug 1848 in probably Ohio County, Kentucky and migrated to White County Illinois between 1850 and 1860. I'm sorry, but I don't know much beyond the above. 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 site contains some old aerial photography from way south in Illinois as well as metro Chicago: http://historicaerials.com/ All of white county is there but you have to figure out the panning and zoom tools to see what you want. Cindy

Carmi Times Fri Jul 17, 2009 Carmi, Ill. - Floyd Taylor, 93, Carmi, passed away at 8:43 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. He was born Aug. 9, 1915 in Carmi, the son of Robert Stewart and Martha Ellen (Aud) Taylor, and was married March 26, 1937 to Esther Julia Seitz, who preceded him in death Oct. 25, 2006. Mr. Taylor was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Carmi and a transport driver for MAPCO transportation for 29 years. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, John R. and Claire Taylor of Severn, Md.; two grandchildren, Cynthia M. Canner and John R. Taylor II; five great-grandchildren, Robert T., Christina M., Catherine M., Camilla M. and Claire M. Canner; two nieces, Judy Peyton and Glenda Taylor; and two nephews, Ed Hall and Doug Devore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther; a brother, Glenard David Taylor; a sister, Mary Ellen Hall; and two nieces, Martha Lou Vincent and Alta. Arrangements are pending at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi.

Carmi Times Fri Jul 17, 2009 Carmi, Ill. - Jerry Hart, a longtime and beloved citizen of Carmi, passed away at his home, Wednesday, July 15, 2009. He was born March 14, 1936 in Chicago, the son of Sam B. and Leah Bell (Baker) Hart. He married Deanna Mecum on Dec. 3, 1959 at Shawneetown, and she survives. Jerry started his career as manager of the business his father started in 1929 and ended his career in death as the owner-operator of Hart Shoes in Carmi. He attended grade school in Carmi and graduated from high school at Western Military Academy in Alton. He served with the U.S. Army Reserves at Fort Leonard Wood. Jerry was a member of the Carmi Kiwanis Club for nearly 50 years. He accomplished many goals as a result of that membership. In 1966 he won the District Inter-Club award by prodding each member to attend one inter-club meeting; the goal was met and Jerry accumulated over 1,600 miles on his car! He also served all chairs of office, serving as president in 1968. Jerry was active in Corn Day activities and was the concession chairman for 35 years. The store sponsored a Relay For Life team for five years and he participated since its conception in 1999. Jerry and Deanna were avid runners in the '70s and '80s and in later years walked many miles together. He was a strong supporter of Pets at Risk in Carmi. His two greatest passions in life were the St. Louis Cardinals and photography. Jerry attended Temple in Benton. He is survived by his wife, Deanna; one son, Aaron Hart of Louisville, Ky.; one daughter, Annie Eisenback of Louisville, Ky.; and two sisters, June Fredman of San Antonio, Texas and Sharon Roeder of Prescott, Ariz. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and several cousins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2009 at Stendeback Family Funeral Home/Kittinger-Fair in Carmi, with burial in North Maple Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Carmi Pets at Risk. On-line condolences may be left at kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com

Carmi Times Fri Jul 17, 2009 Carmi, Ill. - Inez Blazier, 91, Carmi, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2009 at VNA Charlier Hospice Center in Evansville, Ind. She was born June 1, 1918 in Maunie, the daughter of A.C. and Eppsia Jane (Wade) Allison. She was married July 21, 1934 to John Wesley Blazier, and he preceded her in death Jan. 14, 2000. She attended Marshall Ferry General Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, LaDonna and David Pelham of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Brenda and Jerry Forcht of Cypress; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Susan Blazier of Jacksonville, Fla., and Keith and Jan Blazier of Willisville; ten grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Muriel and Carl Allison, and Manford Perry; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi, the Rev. Bob Pollard and Debbie Blazier Newton officiating. Burial will be in White County Memorial Garden near Carmi. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Monday until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Still looking for Large and Hutchcraft descendents of White and those connected. Please write!   Jacquie     --- On Thu, 7/16/09, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: ILWHITE Digest, Vol 4, Issue 116 To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, July 16, 2009, 3:00 AM Today's Topics:    1. Graves, Alphrettie ([email protected])    2. WAGENECK FULL OBIT (BLS) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:08:00 -0000 From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: [ILWHITE] Graves, Alphrettie To: <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sharonvaughn21 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4445/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm working on a family project for our Geneagoical Society. We are researching families that were in our 1920 school census in Benton County Washington. Alphrettie Graves married Hiram Kennett on September 30, 1894 this is all I have of her I have not be able to locate anything else on this person. If anyone knows anything about Alphrettie please drop me a line. I know that Hiram Kennett was married to Nancy McReynolds in 1897 and moved west between 1900 and 1910. Thanks Sharon 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. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:56:45 -0500 From: "BLS" <[email protected]> Subject: [ILWHITE] WAGENECK FULL OBIT To: <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="iso-8859-1" Born July 6, 1932, to Chris and Norma (Land) Wageneck in Enfield, Ill., he married Ruth Aileen Wilson Boster on May 27, 1961, in Peoria. She survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Donna (Gary) Gladson of Bartonville; grandson, Tom (Melissa) Gladson of Bartonville; granddaughter, Tracy (Andy) Cervantes; and great-grandson, Noah Cervantes, all of West Peoria. One sister and two brothers preceded him in death. Bob was a member of Mohammed Shrine, Grand View Lodge 1112 and Scottish Rite for more than 20 years. He was also a member of the American Legion and AMVETS for more than 30 years, and a lifetime member of the VFW. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1952 to 1954. Bob worked at Komatsu Dresser for 40 years as a test mechanic, retiring Aug. 31, 1990. Cremation rites will be accorded. Private family services will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements are conducted by Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children. Online condolences and tributes may be left at www.mem.com. ------------------------------ To contact the ILWHITE list administrator, send an email to [email protected] To post a message to the ILWHITE mailing list, send an email to [email protected] __________________________________________________________ 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 email with no additional text. End of ILWHITE Digest, Vol 4, Issue 116 ***************************************