* OBITUARY: Murrel Pollard * Nov. 28, 2012 10 a.m. * Murrel Pollard, 88, of Peoria and formerly of Carmi, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Heartland Nursing Home in Peoria. He was born April 30 1924 in Burnt Prairie, the son of Carson and Lula (Short) Pollard. He married Betty Lou Fields October 6, 1948 and she preceded him in death October 29, 2008. Murrel worked as a steam pipe fitter and was a member of U.A.W., and the Masonic Lodge in Mt. Vernon, Ind. He is survived by a son, Mickey Pollard of Peoria; a grandson, Kevin Kuykendall of Carmi; two great-grandchildren, Abbey and Kelsi Kuykendall; and a son-in-law, Roger Winter of Carmi. Murrel was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Connie Lou Winter; a grandson, Jason Kuykendall; and two sisters, Ruby Carter and Martha Faye Carter. Funeral services for Murrel Pollard, 88, of Peoria and formerly of Carmi, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, November 30, 2012 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi with Rev. Lowes Browning officiating. Burial will be in White County Memorial Garden near Carmi. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. * *

Published in Peoria Journal Star on November 23, 2012 (photo included) *PEORIA* - Karen Sue Jones, 62, of Peoria passed away at 11:58 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria, surrounded by her family and friends. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at Mt. Olive Missionary Church in Peoria. Karen was born in Carmi on Jan. 3, 1950, the daughter of James L. and Ruth Lorene (Hall) Wageneck. She married Stephen Ewers on Aug. 31, 1968, in Peoria. He preceded her in death in July of 1983. She was also preceded in death by her father. She married Todd Jones on May 22, 1993, at Mt. Olive Missionary Church in Peoria. He survives. She is also survived by her mother, Ruth Lorene Wageneck of Peoria; son, Tyler S. (Anne) Ewers of East Peoria; stepdaughter, Cheri (Mike) Spicer of Hatton, N.D.; four step-grandchildren, Taylor Jones and Tyler, Emily and Kasey Spicer of Hatton, N.D.; and sisters-in-law, Denise (Greg) Hotz of Elmwood and Brenda (Mike) Frost and Chris (Ron) Buckley, all of Galveston, Ind. Karen was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Church in Peoria and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for Proctor First Care in East Peoria and was formerly employed at Proctor Hospital. Memorial contributions may be made in Karen's memory to Illinois CancerCare in Peoria. Arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 W. Lake Ave. in Peoria. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ClaryFunerals.com <http://www.ClaryFunerals.com>.

My grandfather's dad was Thomas Andrew Coale - married to Effie Keeling. My grandfather was born to Thomas's first wife, Fannie Tucker. I have some information on the Coale family and would like to correspond to others with information also. Thanks. Pat On Nov 25, 2012, at 7:15 PM, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: dot595781 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/323.329.1.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Effie Coale was my grandmother on my mothers side.Her fathers name > was Hampton or Hamilton Keeling mother Sarah Orr.They had six kids. > Effie,Anne,Lucy,John,Ada,and Charles.She married Thomas Coale his > father Edward Coale mother Margaret unknown.They had eight kids > Evelyn,Maryjohn,Clara my mother,Lyonel,he went by > Barney,Lawrence,Cliff,Sally,and LuAnne.I was a little girl when she > was married to George Locke.He died before she did back in the 50s.I > hope this has helped 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. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILWHITE-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message

. OBITUARY: Maurice Hamblin . Maurice Hamblin, 76, of Carmi, passed away at 2:13 a.m. Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. He was born November 25, 1936 in Carmi, the son of Fred and Verna (Holtzclaw) Hamblin. Maurice married Glenna Sue Wick May 29, 1982. Maurice was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked as a telephone service technician for GTE/Verizon for 32 years. He was a member of First Christian Church in Carmi and served on the Carmi City Council for eight years. He was an avid NASCAR and Richard Petty fan, a doting grandfather and loved helping his son-in-law, Mark, with farming. Maurice is survived by his wife of 30 years, Glenna Hamblin of Carmi; two daughters and sons-in-law, Myra and Mark Hillyard and Amy and Eric Balding all of Carmi; a son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Debra Hamblin of Albion; six sisters and three brothers-in-law, Vonda and Leon Groves of Carmi, Marie Bell of Harrisburg, Shirley and Ebert French of McLeansboro, Karen and Ray Yates of Carmi, Ellen Cherry of Carmi, and Lesa Hamblin; one brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Shirley Hamblin of Carmi; five grandchildren, April (Gary) Neafus, Katie (Kyle) Rynkiewich, Kristie Hillyard, Sadie Balding and Ridge Balding; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Eleanor Sumner, Bernice Neu, and Sharon Slay; a brother, Frederick "Buck" Hamblin; and a grandson, Matthew Lance. Funeral services for Maurice Hamblin, 76, of Carmi, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi with Steve McClure officiating. Burial will be in Bruce Chapel near Carmi with Military Rites by Carmi VFW and American Legion. Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be given in Maurice Hamblin's name to the First Christian Church in Carmi and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home.

* OBITUARY: Wallace B. Austin * Nov. 26, 2012 2 p.m. * Wallace B. Austin, 55, of Norris City, passed away at 6:25 a.m. Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. He was born July 31, 1957 in Joliet, the son of Herman and Thelma Mary (Hoenig) Austin. Wally married Myra Dalene Chapman June 30, 2004. Wally was a laborer and a Baptist by faith. Wally is survived by his wife, Myra Austin of Norris City; a daughter and her wife, Holly and Cheryl Ferguson-Bartley of Carmi; a son and daughter-in-law, Nathan D. and Kim Baldwin of Danville; his mother-in-law, Betty Chapman of Herald; two brothers-in-law, Mike Chapman and Lyndel (Deb Catlin) Chapman, all of Herald; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside funeral and burial services for Wally B. Austin, 55, of Norris City, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Union Ridge Cemetery in Norris City with Rev. Sonny Jackson officiating. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City is in charge of arrangements

Do you have anything in this line on an Andrew Coale that married a Sarah Blisset? Velma Gooden -----Original Message----- From: ilwhite-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilwhite-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of ilwhite-request@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 2:01 AM To: ilwhite@rootsweb.com Subject: ILWHITE Digest, Vol 7, Issue 186 Today's Topics: 1. Re: Coale (gc-gateway@rootsweb.com) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 03:15:30 -0000 From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [ILWHITE] Coale To: <ILWHITE-L@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <1353899731.372754@rootsweb.com> Content-Type: text/plain; This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dot595781 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counti es.white/323.329.1.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Effie Coale was my grandmother on my mothers side.Her fathers name was Hampton or Hamilton Keeling mother Sarah Orr.They had six kids. Effie,Anne,Lucy,John,Ada,and Charles.She married Thomas Coale his father Edward Coale mother Margaret unknown.They had eight kids Evelyn,Maryjohn,Clara my mother,Lyonel,he went by Barney,Lawrence,Cliff,Sally,and LuAnne.I was a little girl when she was married to George Locke.He died before she did back in the 50s.I hope this has helped 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. ------------------------------ To contact the ILWHITE list administrator, send an email to ILWHITE-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the ILWHITE mailing list, send an email to ILWHITE@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILWHITE-request@rootsweb.com 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 7, Issue 186 ***************************************

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dot595781 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/323.329.1.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Effie Coale was my grandmother on my mothers side.Her fathers name was Hampton or Hamilton Keeling mother Sarah Orr.They had six kids. Effie,Anne,Lucy,John,Ada,and Charles.She married Thomas Coale his father Edward Coale mother Margaret unknown.They had eight kids Evelyn,Maryjohn,Clara my mother,Lyonel,he went by Barney,Lawrence,Cliff,Sally,and LuAnne.I was a little girl when she was married to George Locke.He died before she did back in the 50s.I hope this has helped 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.

* OBITUARY: Velma Ellis * Nov. 23, 2012 9 a.m. * Velma Ellis, age 90, of Enfield, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center. She was born May 15, 1922, in Mill Shoals Township, the daughter of Charles and Sarah (Fulford) Gwaltney. She married Charles Vernis Ellis on December 31, 1938 and he preceded her in death May 1, 1996. Velma was a homemaker and a member of the Springerton Christian Church. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Vereal E. and Marrianne Ellis of Yuma, Ariz. and Glendall L. and Mary Jean Ellis of Enfield; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Bill Renshaw of Enfield, and Sharon and Joe Ralph of Owensboro, Ky.; a brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Mildred Gwaltney of Carmi; a sister, Vercie Daniel; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Ellis; a sister, Viola Puckett; and a grandchild. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Springerton Christian Church.Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service in the church. Pastor Ron Lamp will officiate. Burial will be in Kitty Sweetin Cemetery. Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Enfield is providing the arrangements. Condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

* OBITUARY: Karen Wageneck Jones * Nov. 23, 2012 2 p.m. * Karen Wageneck Jones died in Peoria Tuesday, November 20. She was originally from Carmi. She was born January 3, 1950 to Jim and Lorene Wageneck, also from Carmi. Karen first married Stephen Ewers, who preceded her in death. She then married Todd Jones. She is survived by a son, Tyler Ewers and her mother, Lorene Wageneck.

* OBITUARY: Barbara Ann Downs * ov. 23, 2012 8 a.m. * Barbara Ann Downs, 72, of Grayville, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was born June 14, 1940, in Grayville, the daughter of John Riley and Reto (Keeling) Cowles. She was married to Melvin Downs and he preceded her in death in 2009. Barbara was a retired cook. Barbara is survived by sons Thomas (Lisa) Downs, Joey Downs, all of Grayville, Steve (Pam) Preston of Philadelphia, Pa., John (Cindy) Preston of Bridgeport; stepsons Mike (Barbara) Downs, Charlie (Beth Ann) Downs, all of Washington State; step daughter Sandy (Dave) Gibson of Oregon State; brother Johnny (Nellie) Cowles of Mt. Carmel; numerous grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and several siblings. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012 at Liberty Cemetery in Burnt Prairie. More information can be obtained at cookfuneralchapel.com.

* OBITUARY: William Steinbrecher * Nov. 20, 2012 6 p.m. * William E. Steinbrecher, 85, of Glen Carbon, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon. He was born Dec. 28, 1926 in Oak Park to William E. and Esther (Wilson) Steinbrecher Sr. He married Marilyn Smith of Carmi Sept. 2, 1950 and she survives. Bill served in the United States Navy during World War II. He graduated from the University of Illinois School of Agriculture in 1951 and for a short time, owned and operated a florist shop on Main Street in Carmi. Bill retired in 1987 from State Farm Insurance after 26 years of service as a claims superintendent. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bill is survived by his wife, Marilyn; three daughters Kathleen Steinbrecher of Collinsville, Heidi (Ron) Thomas of Estes Park, Colo. And Laurel (Glenn) Greig of Kirkwood, Mo.; three grandchildren Csey Cywinski and wife, Maura, Stephanie Cywinski and Bailey Dolenc; a brother and sister in law, Wilson and Rosemarie Steinbrecher; and three nephews, Tom, Ted and Mark Steinbrecher. A memorial service was held Saturday, Nov. 17 at Irwin Chapel in Glen Carbon. Memorials may be made to Lutheran Senior Services Christ Care Fund at Meridian Village Cardinal Way or to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Online condolences may be made at irwinchapel.com.

* OBITUARY: William Steinbrecher * Nov. 20, 2012 6 p.m. * William E. Steinbrecher, 85, of Glen Carbon, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon. He was born Dec. 28, 1926 in Oak Park to William E. and Esther (Wilson) Steinbrecher Sr. He married Marilyn Smith of Carmi Sept. 2, 1950 and she survives. Bill served in the United States Navy during World War II. He graduated from the University of Illinois School of Agriculture in 1951 and for a short time, owned and operated a florist shop on Main Street in Carmi. Bill retired in 1987 from State Farm Insurance after 26 years of service as a claims superintendent. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bill is survived by his wife, Marilyn; three daughters Kathleen Steinbrecher of Collinsville, Heidi (Ron) Thomas of Estes Park, Colo. And Laurel (Glenn) Greig of Kirkwood, Mo.; three grandchildren Csey Cywinski and wife, Maura, Stephanie Cywinski and Bailey Dolenc; a brother and sister in law, Wilson and Rosemarie Steinbrecher; and three nephews, Tom, Ted and Mark Steinbrecher. A memorial service was held Saturday, Nov. 17 at Irwin Chapel in Glen Carbon. Memorials may be made to Lutheran Senior Services Christ Care Fund at Meridian Village Cardinal Way or to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Online condolences may be made at irwinchapel.com.

* OBITUARY: Keith D. Finch * Nov. 21, 2012 2 p.m. * Keith D. Finch, 61, of Carmi, passed away at 11:27 a.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at his residence. He was born October 31, 1951 in Fairfield, the son of Robert Vernon and Doris Louella (Cagle) Finch. He was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion. Keith had a quick wit and lived a life that reflected loyalty to his friends and generosity in helping others. He spent most of his work career in Oklahoma and Florida. When he returned to Carmi, he focused on helping with the needs of his aging parents until their deaths. A man of many skills, he enjoyed his leisure reading and cooking with a creative flare. Keith is survived by a sister, Janice (John) Talbott of San Diego, Calif.; a brother, Jerry (Anita) Finch of Snohomish, Wash.; and a granddaughter, Anneleya Marie Finch. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Zack Finch. A gathering to honor the memory of Keith Finch will be held from 2 until 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the Carmi American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made in Keith's memory to the Carmi Public Library or Shriners Childrens Hospital and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi, who is in charge of arrangements.

* OBITUARY: John L. Parks * Nov. 20, 2012 6 p.m. * John L. Parks, 91, of Evansville, Ind., formerly of Carmi, passed away at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2012 at North Park Nursing Home in Evansville, Ind. John was born on March 24, 1921 in White County, the son of Samuel W. and Ida May (Majors) Parks. He married Hattie M. Taylor in 1941. John was a building contractor and a member of the First Christian Church in Carmi. John is survived by his wife of 71 years, Hattie of Evansville, Ind.; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Floyd R. and Janice Parks of Newburgh, Ind., Ron Parks of Boonville, Ind. and Jim L. Parks of Carmi; five grandchildren, Bret Parks and wife Tammi, Brian Parks and wife Julie, Lana Wright and husband Mike, Lindsay Parks and Kent Parks; and five great grandchildren, Peighton and Carson Parks, Austin and Parker Wright and Jace Allen Parks. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Marcella Garrett, May Johnson, Mary Helen Duckworth and Macy Calkins. Funeral Services for John L. Parks, 91, of Evansville, Ind. will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Burial will be in North Maple Ridge Cemetery in Carmi. Friends may call at he Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi from 4 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday. For more information, visit campbellfuneralservices.com.

* OBITUARY: Freda F. Douglas * Nov. 21, 2012 7 a.m. * Freda F. Douglas, 94, of Norris City passed away at 1:50 a.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Phoenix Rehab and Nursing in Carmi. She was born July 17, 1918 in Eldorado, the daughter of James Harvey and Essie (Caraway) Cox. Freda married Earl Douglas November 21, 1937 and he preceded her in death on April 19, 2009. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Oval Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Freda is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Edward and Kathy Douglas of Omaha and Melvin Douglas of Covington, La.; four grandchildren, Stacy Mallard, Melanie Kruger, Melvin Douglas, Jr. and Michael Douglas; three great-granddaughters; three great-grandsons; one great-great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Douglas and Virginia Kingston and a brother, Glenn Cox. Funeral Services for Freda F. Douglas, 94, of Norris City will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, November 25 at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City. Burial will follow in Mt. Oval Cemetery near Norris City. Friends may call at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City from 4 until 7 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit campbellfuneralservices.com.

* OBITUARY: Letha Faye Hulburt * Nov. 21, 2012 10 a.m. * Norris City -- Letha Faye Hulburt, 86, of Norris City passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012 at her residence. She was born November 13, 1926 in Ridgway, the daugther of Robert Sumner and Grace Marie (Kirk) Rodgers. Faye married Howard William Hulbert on June 17, 1967 and he preceded her in death on May 14, 2008. Faye is survived by a step-son, David William Hulburt of Maple Valley, Wash.; a step-daughter, Kathy Georgine Earle of Missoula, Mont.; two step-grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; four nieces, Yvonne Cox of Norris City, Ellen Funkhouser of Okemos, Mich., Brenda Sadler of Omaha and Connie Bullard of Mill Shoals; three nephews, Sheldon Williams of Laurel, Miss., Cyril Doerner of Norris City and Robert Rodgers, III of Everett, Wash.; several great nieces and nephews and her caregiver Teresa Worley. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Edwina Alene Sumner, Hazel Katherine Williams and Mable Irene Doerner; and a brother, Robert Sumner Rodgers, Jr. A memorial service for Letha Faye Hulburt, 86, of Norris City will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City with Rev. Janet Roy officiating. Private burial will be in Powell Cemetery in Norris City. Friends may call at Campbell Funeral Home prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made in Faye's memory to the Norris City Ambulance Service and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home. For more information visit campbellfuneralservices.com.

* OBITUARY: Ginger Sanders * Nov. 21, 2012 1 p.m. * Ginger Sanders, 69, of Carmi, passed away at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at her residence. She was born May 8, 1943 in Smackover, Ark., the daughter of Luther and Annie Lucille (Brown) Vines. Ginger married Larry Wayne Sanders January 14, 1961 and he preceded her in death August 10, 2007. Ginger owned and operated Ginger's Closet and was a member of New Beginning Church of God in Carmi. Ginger is survived by her mother, Lucille Vines of Carmi; two daughters and a son-in-law, Vickie Fulkerson of Crossville and Debbie and Kevin Voelker of Omaha; a son, Jason D. Sanders of Carmi; a sister and brother-in-law, Patsy and Tommy Coke of Carmi; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Phillip and Sue Vines of Carmi, George and Linda Vines of Norris City and Donald Vines of Mt. Vernon, Ind.; 11 grandchildren, April Stephens, Mindy (Ronnie) Jolley, Randy Flowers, Jenny Woodrow, Josh Barton, Angie Flowers, Amy Schneider, Jaylyn Sanders, Dustin Edwards, Nick Voelker and Jacob Sanders; 20 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. Funeral services for Ginger Sanders, 69, of Carmi, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi with Rev. Keith Moore officiating. Burial will be in Kuykendall Cemetery near Carmi. Friends may call on Saturday after 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RPawly49 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/642.661/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am descendent of Ella Jane Spence (1854-1939). She was daughter of Robert Barnett Spence (1824-1878) and Adaline Calvert (1828-1906). Robert B. Spence's parents were Robert Spence (1795-1869) and Jane Wilson (1807-1882). Alexander Pitt Spence was her sibling. I have Spence tree going back to Patrick, born 1610. Ella Jane was my great grandmother. Robert Spence immigrated from Scotland about 1850. View Chapman Family Tree for more info or contact me at pawlyr@yahoo.com rita sturm pawly 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.

* OBITUARY: Martha Ashabraner * Nov. 13, 2012 2 p.m. * Norris City -- Martha Ashabraner, age 92, of Norris City, passed away Monday, November 12, 2012, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Ind. She was born April 18, 1920, in Haydinburg, Tenn., the daughter of Mac W. and Gertie (Reeves) Jenkins. She married Earl E. Ashabraner August 27, 1945, in Hopkinsville, Ky., and he preceded her in death September 29, 2012. She is survived by her good friends, Karla and Bill Taylor and Mary and Gary Cates; in-laws, Sandra Pelas, Shirley Ashabraner, Jimmy Ashabraner and Eddie Ashabraner; and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Earl. A graveside funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2012 at White County Memorial Garden. Reverend Mike Buckman will officiate. Condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

To: DAR chapters in Southern Illinois From: Kent Gregory, SAR member in California Next Saturday, November 17, the Wayne County Historical Society in Fairfield, Illinois will be hosting me for a book signing of my book */William Simpson: Citizen Soldier/*. Information about the book and the event is attached. William Simpson is buried in Wayne County, and many in the county are descendants. The book clearly states that descendants of William Simpsonare eligible for membership in the*/Daughters of the American Revolution /*andthe*/Sons of the American Revolution/*. If any of your members live in the area, they are welcome to come by. M. Kent Gregory, Ed.D. Vice President South California Society, Sons of the American Revolution (born in southern Illinois)