This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JeffGiven345 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/818.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I just came across this post abt Clark's in Phillipstown. If this is still a valid posting you can contact me at jmgiven43@yahoo.com. I was raised there and presently reside there. 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.

Hi Michelle, I would very much appreciate you checking the death records at the courthouse for me. Thank you, Eldon -----Original Message----- From: ilwhite-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilwhite-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of michelle odum Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 9:00 AM To: ilwhite@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILWHITE] Request for lookup of a death record in 1894 White CoIL Eldon; I work for a lawyer in Carmi and go to the courthouse frequently...I will be going up there today and will look in the death records to see if there is one for Campbell Hays...Have a great day!!!!!! Michelle ----- Original Message ----- From: "JaniceMeltonKnotter" <JaniceKnotter@verizon.net> To: <ilwhite@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 8:19 PM Subject: Re: [ILWHITE] Request for lookup of a death record in 1894 White CoIL > White County Illinois, Death Register 1. Book 1: Dec 1877-Sep 1902, > Transcribed by Janice Melton Knotter, Published by Genealogy Society > of White County Illinois, ISBN 978-0-9800771-3-1. > Sorry, there is no registered death certificate for Campbell Hays > born 1818. Nor did I find any notice of his death in the following book. > Gone But Not Forgotten, Volume 1, 1819-1927, 2004,, ISBN: 0-9709563-1-2. > Extracts from White County Illinois area newspapers by Verla Fleck > Young and the Genealogy Society of White County Illinois, 2004. > Janice Melton Knotter > Lookup Volunteer for White County, Illinois > > -----Original Message----- > From: Eldon Wade > Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 6:33 PM > To: ilwhite-L@rootsweb.com ; SOIL-L@rootsweb.com ; > IL-SOUTHERN-L@rootsweb.com ; IL - ROOTS > Subject: [ILWHITE] Request for lookup of a death record in 1894 White > Co IL > > Hi Folks, > > If anyone has access to the death records in White Co IL for the 1894 > period I would very much appreciate a look up. > > I am looking for Campbell HAYS who I think died in White Co on April > 2, 1894. Campbell b. in Sept. 1818 IN was a son of George A. HAYS. > > Thank you for any assistance you may provide. > > Eldon Wade > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 ------------------------------- 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

Eldon; I work for a lawyer in Carmi and go to the courthouse frequently...I will be going up there today and will look in the death records to see if there is one for Campbell Hays...Have a great day!!!!!! Michelle ----- Original Message ----- From: "JaniceMeltonKnotter" <JaniceKnotter@verizon.net> To: <ilwhite@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 8:19 PM Subject: Re: [ILWHITE] Request for lookup of a death record in 1894 White CoIL > White County Illinois, Death Register 1. Book 1: Dec 1877-Sep 1902, > Transcribed by Janice Melton Knotter, Published by Genealogy Society of > White County Illinois, ISBN 978-0-9800771-3-1. > Sorry, there is no registered death certificate for Campbell Hays born > 1818. Nor did I find any notice of his death in the following book. > Gone But Not Forgotten, Volume 1, 1819-1927, 2004,, ISBN: 0-9709563-1-2. > Extracts from White County Illinois area newspapers by Verla Fleck Young > and > the Genealogy Society of White County Illinois, 2004. > Janice Melton Knotter > Lookup Volunteer for White County, Illinois > > -----Original Message----- > From: Eldon Wade > Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 6:33 PM > To: ilwhite-L@rootsweb.com ; SOIL-L@rootsweb.com ; > IL-SOUTHERN-L@rootsweb.com ; IL - ROOTS > Subject: [ILWHITE] Request for lookup of a death record in 1894 White Co > IL > > Hi Folks, > > If anyone has access to the death records in White Co IL for the 1894 > period > I would very much appreciate a look up. > > I am looking for Campbell HAYS who I think died in White Co on April 2, > 1894. Campbell b. in Sept. 1818 IN was a son of George A. HAYS. > > Thank you for any assistance you may provide. > > Eldon Wade > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > > > ------------------------------- > 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

White County Illinois, Death Register 1. Book 1: Dec 1877-Sep 1902, Transcribed by Janice Melton Knotter, Published by Genealogy Society of White County Illinois, ISBN 978-0-9800771-3-1. Sorry, there is no registered death certificate for Campbell Hays born 1818. Nor did I find any notice of his death in the following book. Gone But Not Forgotten, Volume 1, 1819-1927, 2004,, ISBN: 0-9709563-1-2. Extracts from White County Illinois area newspapers by Verla Fleck Young and the Genealogy Society of White County Illinois, 2004. Janice Melton Knotter Lookup Volunteer for White County, Illinois -----Original Message----- From: Eldon Wade Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 6:33 PM To: ilwhite-L@rootsweb.com ; SOIL-L@rootsweb.com ; IL-SOUTHERN-L@rootsweb.com ; IL - ROOTS Subject: [ILWHITE] Request for lookup of a death record in 1894 White Co IL Hi Folks, If anyone has access to the death records in White Co IL for the 1894 period I would very much appreciate a look up. I am looking for Campbell HAYS who I think died in White Co on April 2, 1894. Campbell b. in Sept. 1818 IN was a son of George A. HAYS. Thank you for any assistance you may provide. Eldon Wade ------------------------------- 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

Hi Folks, If anyone has access to the death records in White Co IL for the 1894 period I would very much appreciate a look up. I am looking for Campbell HAYS who I think died in White Co on April 2, 1894. Campbell b. in Sept. 1818 IN was a son of George A. HAYS. Thank you for any assistance you may provide. Eldon Wade

Thelma Fulkerson, Carmi IL, May 5, 2012 Thelma Catherine Fulkerson, 87, of Carmi passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Winchester House in Libertyville, Illinois, where she was receiving rehabilitation therapy. She was born October 24, 1924, in Centerville, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Bertha (Heil) Savage. Thelma married Louis Ray Fulkerson on August 18, 1945, and he preceded her in death on April 10, 1979. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Carmi. Thelma was a homemaker and bookkeeper for her husband's Mobil Oil business. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Thelma is survived by two daughters, Connie O'Neal of Vernon Hills, IL.,and Cathy Fulkerson of Evansville, IN; a granddaughter Holly O'Neal and her fiancee Doug Townsend of Vernon Hills, IL, and her great-granddaughter Olivia Ann Walker of Vernon Hills, IL., who was the" light of her life."; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Betty Blackford and Donna (John) Neal, a brother and sister-in-law Ronald (Linda) Savage all of Carmi and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers Owen and Jack. Funeral services for Thelma C. Fulkerson of Carmi will be Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 3:00 pm at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi with the Rev.Doug Morrow officiating. Burial will be in Centerville Cemetery near Carmi. Friends may call on Monday from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm and on Tuesday until time of service at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Obit from funeral home web site

Genevieve Proctor, Carmi, May 6, 2012 Genevieve Proctor, 93, of Carmi passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 9:00am at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. She was born July 11, 1918 in Dahlgren, IL the daughter of John and Stella (Sink) Witters. Genevieve married Norwood F. "Woody" Proctor on July 24, 1937 and he preceded her in death on February 18, 2002. She was a homemaker and a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church. Genevieve is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Woodra and Danny Hamilton of Mt. Vernon, IL; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Nancy Proctor of Carmi and John and Janet Proctor of Enid, OK; a sister, Nadine Curlock of Dahlgren; a sister-in-law, Betty Witters of Marion, IL; seven grandchildren, Shelda Noto, Bethany Gingrich, John A. Proctor, Becky Honeyman, Teresa Ankerson, Eric Proctor and Rob Proctor; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; lifetime friend Lorene Edmondson and a special family friend, Bob Thomason and family. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Irene Sodders and a brother, Charles Witters. Funeral Services for Genevieve Proctor, 93, of Carmi will be Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 11:00 am at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Carmi with Mike Fields and Rev. Gene Ramsey officiaiting. Burial will be in White County Memorial Garden in Carmi. Friends may call on Wednesday after 9:00 am at Emmanuel United Methodist Church. Memorial Contributions may be made in Genevieve's memory to Wabash Christian Retirement Center Haven Center and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi who is in charge of arrangements Obit from Funeral Home web site

<http://www.carmitimes.com> Carmi Times Posted May 07, 2012 @ 02:37 PM Albany, Ga. - Barbara "Bobbie" Nix, 61, of Albany, Ga., and formerly of Carmi, died Saturday, April 28, 2012 at her residence. Memorial services were held Tuesday, May 2, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Reagan Marsh officiated. A native of Carmi, Bobbie had resided in Albany, Ga. since 1976, moving from Key West, Fla. She was a self-employed master cosmetologist at Southern Styles and a member of Beacon Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin Eugene Cleveland and Frances Ruth Montgomery and a brother, Billy Wayne Cleveland. Survivors include her husband, John Nix, Albany, Ga.; a daughter, Alice McCauley (Danny), Leesburg, Ga.; two sons, Kendale Nix (Kim), Leesburg, Ga., Michael Nix (Tiffany), Albany, Ga.; a sister, Jackie Allen (Glen), Lone Grove, Okla.; two brothers, Jay Cleveland (Jadene), Cordele, Ga., Chuck Cleveland (Helen), Warwick, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Todd Nix, Elayna Nix, Madison Nix, Logan Nix, Taigan McCauley, Tasmyn McCauley and Pyper McCauley; and two great-grandchildren, Aiden Nix and Briley Nix. Bobbie is also survived by local relatives, an uncle, Bill Cleveland of Grayville; an aunt, Jane Cooper (Jerry) Wright of Carmi; a brother-in-law Jeff (Cheryl) Nix of Carmi; a sister-in-law, Louise (Chalon) Tuggle of New Haven, and Frank (Rebecca) Nix of Marion. The family received friends following the funeral service at Mathews Funeral Home. Those desiring may make memorials to Wilson Hospice House, 320 Foundation Lane, Albany, GA, 31707. Barbara "Bobbie" Nix, 61, of Albany, Ga., and formerly of Carmi, died Saturday, April 28, 2012 at her residence. Memorial services were held Tuesday, May 2, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Reagan Marsh officiated. A native of Carmi, Bobbie had resided in Albany, Ga. since 1976, moving from Key West, Fla. She was a self-employed master cosmetologist at Southern Styles and a member of Beacon Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin Eugene Cleveland and Frances Ruth Montgomery and a brother, Billy Wayne Cleveland. Survivors include her husband, John Nix, Albany, Ga.; a daughter, Alice McCauley (Danny), Leesburg, Ga.; two sons, Kendale Nix (Kim), Leesburg, Ga., Michael Nix (Tiffany), Albany, Ga.; a sister, Jackie Allen (Glen), Lone Grove, Okla.; two brothers, Jay Cleveland (Jadene), Cordele, Ga., Chuck Cleveland (Helen), Warwick, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Todd Nix, Elayna Nix, Madison Nix, Logan Nix, Taigan McCauley, Tasmyn McCauley and Pyper McCauley; and two great-grandchildren, Aiden Nix and Briley Nix. Bobbie is also survived by local relatives, an uncle, Bill Cleveland of Grayville; an aunt, Jane Cooper (Jerry) Wright of Carmi; a brother-in-law Jeff (Cheryl) Nix of Carmi; a sister-in-law, Louise (Chalon) Tuggle of New Haven, and Frank (Rebecca) Nix of Marion. The family received friends following the funeral service at Mathews Funeral Home. Those desiring may make memorials to Wilson Hospice House, 320 Foundation Lane, Albany, GA, 31707. The family received friends following the funeral service at Mathews Funeral Home. Those desiring may make memorials to Wilson Hospice House, 320 Foundation Lane, Albany, GA, 31707.

Carmi Times <http://www.carmitimes.com> Posted Apr 16, 2012 @ 12:46 PM Carmi, Ill. - Funeral services for John L. Whetstone, age 86, of Carmi, were held Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 2 p.m., at Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi. Friends and family visited together Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. in the funeral home. The Burnt Prairie Masonic Lodge performed Masonic Burial Rites at 5 p.m. Pilgrim Burial Rites were performed at 7:30 p.m. by The Loyal Order Of Moose. Chaplain Mike Fields opened the service by reading Mr. Whetstone's obituary. Musicians Dr. Fred L. Smith and Marjorie Brown performed the hymn "How Great Thou Art." Chaplain Fields delivered the message, and closed the service in prayer. Steve Whetstone, Charlie Whetstone, John Whetstone, Nathan Whetstone, Jim Whetstone, and John Mainieri served as pallbearers at Liberty Cemetery in Burnt Prairie where Mr. Whetstone was buried. Military burial rites were performed by the American Legion Post and the VFW Post of Carmi. Family and friends gathered at Burnt Prairie Baptist Church for a meal following the service. Condolences may be left at Kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com. <http://www.gatehousemedia.com/terms_of_use> Copyright 2012 The Carmi Times. Some rights reserved

Bonnie Glascock, Carmi, May 2, 2012 Bonnie Glascock, 67, of Carmi, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 2:05 pm at Deaconess Hospice Care Center in Evansville, IN. Bonnie was born August 14, 1944 in New Haven, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Irene (Powell) Cobb. She married David E. Glascock on June 28, 1975. Bonnie had worked as a nurse's aid. Bonnie is survivied by her husband of 36 years, David of Carmi; a son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Linda Glascock of Carmi; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ilene and Milas Littrell of Concord and Faye and Richard Pollard of Carmi; a brother, Robert Cobb of Carmi; and three grandchildren, Christopher, Zachary and Olivia Browning. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two daughers, Stacey Cobb Craig and Shelley Browning. Graveside funeral services and burial for Bonnie Glascock, 67, of Carmi, will be Monday, May 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Kuykendall Cemetery near Carmi with Rev. Robert Pollard officiating. Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of arrangements. Memorial gifts may be given in Bonnie's name to Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi to help defray funeral expenses. _____ Email this Page <mailto:?subject=http://www.campbellfuneralservices.com/funerals/funeralsDet ail.php?Bonnie-Glascock-Carmi-May-2-2012-278>

Carmi Times <http://www.carmitimes.com> Posted May 01, 2012 @ 04:56 PM Carterville, Ill. - Amy Apple, 90, of Carterville and formerly of Enfield, passed away Monday, April 30, 2012 at 8:35 a.m. in Carterville at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Bill Cooper. She was born on March 24, 1922 in White County, the daughter of Will and Anna Simmons. Amy's working career was with the rationing board in Carmi and as a bookkeeper for Williams Implement Company in Carmi where she met her husband, Carleton Apple. She and Carleton were married on December 8, 1945 and together they shared 64 years of marriage until his passing on December 2, 2009. Amy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was actively involved in farming with Carleton, supporting his civic, church, and farm organization activities. She attended the First Christian Church in Enfield and previously the Enfield and Wesley Chapel United Methodist Churches. She was active in church events and phone ministry. Survivors include her two daughters, Carla Cook of Winchester, Ind. and Kathy (Bill) Cooper of Carterville; three grandchildren, Greg (Elizabeth) Cook of Webster Grove, Mo., Jana (Daniel) Jordan of Indianapolis, Ind. and Camron Gates of Carterville; and two great grandchildren, Maggie and Elliott Cook of Webster Grove, Mo. to whom she is GG. She will be greatly missed. Preceding her in death were her husband, parents and sister, Bess Campbell. Funeral services for Amy Apple, 90, of Carterville and formerly of Enfield, will be Friday, May 4, 2012 at 4 p.m. at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi with Braden Willis officiating. Burial will be at White County Memorial Garden near Carmi. Friends may call on Friday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Gideons International. Envelopes will be provided and accepted at Campbell Funeral Home.

<http://www.carmitimes.com> Carmi Times Posted Apr 30, 2012 @ 04:03 PM Carmi, Ill. - Ozie Lee "Bobbie" Atkins, 81, Omaha, died Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Wabash Christian Center in Carmi. Bobbie was born in McLeansboro on July 14, 1930 to the late Lee and Ruth (Davis) Riley. In 1948, she married the love of her life, Wallace Atkins, who preceded her in death in 1994. Bobbie was very active in her life, raising her son Dennis and helping with the family business, Omaha Lumber Co., assisting Wallace. She was a faithful member of the Omaha General Baptist Church and served as a Ladies Aid. Bobbie was well known over the years for her beautiful oil paintings, china painting and creations along with knitting and crochet. She made many items over the years to give to the needy. People will always remember going by her house with the real Caboose sitting in the backyard that she loved dearly. Bobbie loved her family most of all, including her husband, son and daughter in law and her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed in the Omaha area. Bobbie is survived by a daughter in law, Jeanne (Gary) Merkis of Omaha; grandson, Corey (Winnie) Atkins of Oakland City, Ind.; Ashley (Corey) Douglass of Almo, Ky.; a brother, Ralph Riley of Centralia; great grandchildren, Alexander and Isaac Atkins, Amelia Kate and Hadley Douglass; two brother and sister in laws, Charlie and Betty Cox and Ed and Judy Atkins, all of Ridgway. Bobbie was preceded in death by a loving son, Dennis Atkins in 2000. Visitation for Bobbie will be on Monday, April 30, 2012 at the Omaha General Baptist Church in Omaha from 5 until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the church. The Rev. Blaine Felty will officiate. Interment will follow in the Palestine #2 Cemetery in Omaha. In Lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Palestine #2 Cemetery in Omaha in her memory. Her arrangements are entrusted to the Cox & Son Funeral Home in Ridgway. One may leave a note of comfort to the family at coxandson.com. Ozie Lee "Bobbie" Atkins, 81, Omaha, died Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Wabash Christian Center in Carmi. Bobbie was born in McLeansboro on July 14, 1930 to the late Lee and Ruth (Davis) Riley. In 1948, she married the love of her life, Wallace Atkins, who preceded her in death in 1994. Bobbie was very active in her life, raising her son Dennis and helping with the family business, Omaha Lumber Co., assisting Wallace. She was a faithful member of the Omaha General Baptist Church and served as a Ladies Aid. Bobbie was well known over the years for her beautiful oil paintings, china painting and creations along with knitting and crochet. She made many items over the years to give to the needy. People will always remember going by her house with the real Caboose sitting in the backyard that she loved dearly. Bobbie loved her family most of all, including her husband, son and daughter in law and her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed in the Omaha area. Bobbie is survived by a daughter in law, Jeanne (Gary) Merkis of Omaha; grandson, Corey (Winnie) Atkins of Oakland City, Ind.; Ashley (Corey) Douglass of Almo, Ky.; a brother, Ralph Riley of Centralia; great grandchildren, Alexander and Isaac Atkins, Amelia Kate and Hadley Douglass; two brother and sister in laws, Charlie and Betty Cox and Ed and Judy Atkins, all of Ridgway. Bobbie was preceded in death by a loving son, Dennis Atkins in 2000. Visitation for Bobbie will be on Monday, April 30, 2012 at the Omaha General Baptist Church in Omaha from 5 until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the church. The Rev. Blaine Felty will officiate. Interment will follow in the Palestine #2 Cemetery in Omaha. In Lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Palestine #2 Cemetery in Omaha in her memory. Her arrangements are entrusted to the Cox & Son Funeral Home in Ridgway. One may leave a note of comfort to the family at coxandson.com.

James “Jimbo” Cherry, 56, of Sesser died Wednesday, March 25, 2012, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 27, at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, with cremation to follow. Memorials may be made to the Hospices of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home. Mr. Cherry was born in Carmi on Sept. 15, 1955, the son of Charles E. and Mary (Coats) Cherry. He was an employee of Bombardier Boat Factory in Benton. He is survived by his children, Jody Cherry of Champaign, Jeremey Clutter of Nebraska and April Baxter of Sesser; nine grandchildren; and siblings, Rose and Darrell Simion of Christopher, George and Becky Cherry of Sesser, Carolyn and Larry Howell of Centralia, David and Janis Winters of Mt. Vernon, Ind., and Mary and Jerry Waller of St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Marilyn. James “Jimbo” Cherry, 56, of Sesser died Wednesday, March 25, 2012, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 27, at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, with cremation to follow. Memorials may be made to the Hospices of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home. Mr. Cherry was born in Carmi on Sept. 15, 1955, the son of Charles E. and Mary (Coats) Cherry. He was an employee of Bombardier Boat Factory in Benton. He is survived by his children, Jody Cherry of Champaign, Jeremey Clutter of Nebraska and April Baxter of Sesser; nine grandchildren; and siblings, Rose and Darrell Simion of Christopher, George and Becky Cherry of Sesser, Carolyn and Larry Howell of Centralia, David and Janis Winters of Mt. Vernon, Ind., and Mary and Jerry Waller of St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Marilyn.

Pauline Penrod Carmi, Ill. Pauline Penrod, 92, died Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center. Survived by sons, Gary and Diana Crawford, and Joe and Patty Crawford; stepdaughters, Ruth Ann and Johnny Ray, and Betty Jo Bolin; and many other relatives. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Stendeback Family Funeral Home. Burial in Kuykendall Cemetery. Visitation 11 a.m. to services. www.kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com. Published in Courier Press on April 26, 2012

o Christene O. Brandenstein, age 77, of Carmi, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Care surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 9, 1934, in Holdenville, Okla., the daughter of Elmer and Lorene (Lucas) Sexton. She married Allen Brandenstein on October 30, 1965 in Carmi, and he survives. Christene was a nurse at the Skilled Care Nursing Home for many years. She was a member of Stewart Street Baptist Church. Christene is survived by her husband of 46 years, Allen Brandenstein; two daughters and a son-in-law, Kim and Juan Martinez of Evansville, Ind., and Kari Brandenstein of Carmi; a granddaughter, Josie Martinez, of Evansville, Ind.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Maxine Maier of Carmi, and Sue and Dean Gilbert of Decatur; and a brother and sister-in-law, Darrel and Helen Sexton of Carmi; four sisters-in-law, Jan Sexton of Carmi, Sandy Sexton of El Cajon, Calif., Ramona (John) Welker of Carmi, Kathy Brandenstein of Spencer, W.V.; and many special nieces and nephews. Christene is preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Gerald, Leland, and Kenny Sexton. Private family services will be held at Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi. Pastor Kenny Rager will officiate. Burial will take place in White County Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be left at kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com. Christene O. Brandenstein, age 77, of Carmi, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Care surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 9, 1934, in Holdenville, Okla., the daughter of Elmer and Lorene (Lucas) Sexton. She married Allen Brandenstein on October 30, 1965 in Carmi, and he survives. Christene was a nurse at the Skilled Care Nursing Home for many years. She was a member of Stewart Street Baptist Church. Christene is survived by her husband of 46 years, Allen Brandenstein; two daughters and a son-in-law, Kim and Juan Martinez of Evansville, Ind., and Kari Brandenstein of Carmi; a granddaughter, Josie Martinez, of Evansville, Ind.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Maxine Maier of Carmi, and Sue and Dean Gilbert of Decatur; and a brother and sister-in-law, Darrel and Helen Sexton of Carmi; four sisters-in-law, Jan Sexton of Carmi, Sandy Sexton of El Cajon, Calif., Ramona (John) Welker of Carmi, Kathy Brandenstein of Spencer, W.V.; and many special nieces and nephews. Christene is preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Gerald, Leland, and Kenny Sexton. Private family services will be held at Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi. Pastor Kenny Rager will officiate. Burial will take place in White County Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be left at Kittinge-rFair Funeral Home The Carmi Times.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ddylewis Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/1472.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I am a decendent of William Bruce also...he was my ggggg grandfather. (Married to Mary Walker). I am interested in all information (of course!!) but want to find out more about his parents, John Bruce & Mary Smith who were both born in Scotland. Love to hear from 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ddylewis Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/1472.3.1.2.1.1.2.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi...hope you still receive info! William Bruce born in 1762 in VA who was married to Mary Walker were my GGGGG grandparents. William's parents were John Bruce & Mary Smith, both born in Scotland (him in 1740). Besides just more information about them I would like to be able to continue back in time. I have really enjoyed all of the research and finding so many Bruces who are relatives in one way or another! Debbie (Bruce) Shipman 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.

<http://www.carmitimes.com> Carmi Times Posted Apr 23, 2012 @ 07:33 AM Grayville, Ill. — Effie Marie Coley, 85, of Grayville, died Sunday, April 22, 2012, following an extended illness. She was the daughter of daughter of Sam and Sudie Bulla. She was married to Albert Carr, who died in 1969. Effie was married to Williard Coley, who died in 1985. Effie attended First Baptist Church in Grayville. Surviving are children Betty (Jerry) McGarvey, Mike (Patti) Carr, and Randy (Jean) Carr, Stepdaughters Carolyn Felli and Marilyn Schnarr. Grandchildren are Bill McGarvey (Jeannie Stephens and her children Shawna and Quentin), Justin (Erinn) Carr, Travis McGarvey, Abby (Brandon) Moore, Sam Moore, Ashley (Jamie) Murphy and Alyssa Carr. Step grandchildren are Jerry, Lana and Kim McGarvey, Leta Zeno, and John Moore. Great grandchildren are Jacob and Ethan Carr, Evan Moore, Kolbi and Kodi Murphy, Mallory and Carson Moore. Step great grandchildren are Ryan, Mike and Shelby McGarvey, Shawna Fry, Wesley Fuller, Jamie Barbre, Brianna Meyers and Nick Williams, and several nieces and nephews.
 Effie is preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, four brothers and three sisters. A daughter, Vicky Moore, the mother of Bill, Abby and Sam, died in 2010. Visitation is Tuesday April 24, 11 a.m. until services begin at 1 p.m. at Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery Donations may be made to VNA TIPS of Mt Carmel in Effie’s honor. Effie Marie Coley, 85, of Grayville, died Sunday, April 22, 2012, following an extended illness. She was the daughter of daughter of Sam and Sudie Bulla. She was married to Albert Carr, who died in 1969. Effie was married to Williard Coley, who died in 1985. Effie attended First Baptist Church in Grayville. Surviving are children Betty (Jerry) McGarvey, Mike (Patti) Carr, and Randy (Jean) Carr, Stepdaughters Carolyn Felli and Marilyn Schnarr. Grandchildren are Bill McGarvey (Jeannie Stephens and her children Shawna and Quentin), Justin (Erinn) Carr, Travis McGarvey, Abby (Brandon) Moore, Sam Moore, Ashley (Jamie) Murphy and Alyssa Carr. Step grandchildren are Jerry, Lana and Kim McGarvey, Leta Zeno, and John Moore. Great grandchildren are Jacob and Ethan Carr, Evan Moore, Kolbi and Kodi Murphy, Mallory and Carson Moore. Step great grandchildren are Ryan, Mike and Shelby McGarvey, Shawna Fry, Wesley Fuller, Jamie Barbre, Brianna Meyers and Nick Williams, and several nieces and nephews.
 Effie is preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, four brothers and three sisters. A daughter, Vicky Moore, the mother of Bill, Abby and Sam, died in 2010. Visitation is Tuesday April 24, 11 a.m. until services begin at 1 p.m. at Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery Donations may be made to VNA TIPS of Mt Carmel in Effie’s honor.

I am looking for any information on William Sylvester HOOPER who was born in Burnt Prairie, IL 27 Nov 1860 and died 22 Jan 1894. He was the son of Isaac HOOPER of Burnt Prairie. Any help that you can give will be greatly appreciated. You may contact me direct if you would like at vhooper@gotsky.com.

Me groan? -- hope you get some good answers! (I have 13 children for John & Mary ... ; 5 with Nancy ; 4 with Elizabeth) -SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Donna Mariner > Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 8:38 PM > To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com; ilhamilt@rootsweb.com; > ILwhite@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] JOHN HENRY CHAPLAIN (1795 - 1858) > > Original post lost a bit of info.  John Henry CHAPLAIN was supposedly > bushwhacked while on horseback from Arkansas to Illinois in 1858.  I have not > been able to confirm any details of this "family history" in any form, although > my Mother said it was told to her by some of my Dad's uncles...no real names > to > refer to, unfortunately. His first wife, Mary HIATT POPE, sued him for loss of > support, etc., in 1845,  while residing in Hendricks County, Indiana.  ?  Many > CHAPLAIN marriages from a "supposed" additional family of 6 children are > recorded in Hendricks Co. IN. > (he was raising his family of 8 with Nancy McKinney in Franklin County at this > time - he had not divorced Mary Pope) There is a lot of misinformation out > there...some questions that need answers.  How many children did he and > Mary > Pope have?  Two?  or Seven or Eight? > > > > ________________________________ > From: Donna Mariner <oldsalty99@att.net> > To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com; ilhamilt@rootsweb.com; > ILwhite@rootsweb.com; > ROWANROOTS@rootsweb.com > Sent: Sat, April 21, 2012 9:17:06 PM > Subject: [ILFRANKL] JOHN HENRY CHAPLAIN (1795 - 1858) > > (I can hear Sheldon groan and perhaps hear Jean Chamness roll over).  Yes, > I'm > hoping for some new breath from more recent descendants of John Henry > Chaplain, > 1795 - 1858, who was in this area from 1828-1858, off and on. > > He has many descendants in this area, owned land in the adjoining counties, > married to three women:  Mary Pope (No. Carolina) 1813 - ?, Nancy Walker > McKinney (Franklin Co.plus) , 8 children; married to Elizabeth McCluskey > (lived > in Franklin Co. and Lawrence Co., Arkansas plus), 4 children.  My ancestor is > from his third wife.upposedly shot while traveling from Imboden, AR, to > Franklin > > County, IL, in February 1858. > My ancestry is from the children of his third wife. > I have a large file of various information to share with distant cousins.  Any > questions? > > Perhaps there are some new descendants who can lend credance to the > reports of > his death? > Thanks,  Donna Mariner > > Researching: BRADEN, BROYLES, SPILLER, FLANNIGAN, STERNS, CRABTREE, > CHAPLAIN, > JOHNSON, WALLER, MCCLUSKEY, HILL, PARSONS REED, PAGE, EVANS, > BENSON, HEARD, > OGLESBY, WEBB, ODLE, WILCOX, TANNER, LESSLEY, THOMPSON, KNIGHT, > LEWIS, SMITH, > CREEK, FINKS, MCCUNE, CARTER, LOGAN, ETC.  Most of these ancestors > wound up in > Hamilton County and Franklin County, Illinois, some in White, Williamson, and > Saline Counties in Illinois. > They traveled west from Virginia, North and South Carolina, Ohio, > Pennsylvania, > Maryland...the way most of our ancestors came.  They were Scot-Irish, > English, > German with a mix of other nationalities. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in > the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILFRANKL- > request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message