This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WILSON, CAIN, HEDRICK, DOSS, EYE, JONES, DAVIS, WELKER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4383 Message Board Post: Jaidin Michael Wilson-Cain was born on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 and was shortly taken by the heavenly angels, only ten hours after birth. Jaidin is survived by his loving mother and father, Mindy Jo Cain and Michael Bruce Wilson of Potosi, Missouri; grandparents, Joseph Cain of Springtown, Missouri, Anita Hedrick and Joseph Doss of Festus, Missouri, Barbara and Randy Wilson of Potosi, Missouri; three aunts, Misty Cain of Springtown, Missouri, Krystal Wilson of Potosi, Missouri, April Eye of Shirley, Missouri; five uncles, Joseph Cain of Springtown, Missouri, Cory Cain of Springtown, Missouri, Dustin Jones of Springtown, Missouri, Jeffrey Wilson of Springtown, Missouri, Don Eye of Shirley, Missouri; and by many other relatives. Jaidin was preceded in death by great grandparents, Al and Mary Cain, Curtis and Betty Hedrick, Georgia Davis, and Anna Belle and Darold Welker. Jaidin will be deeply missed, he will always hold a special place in our hearts. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at 10:00 AM at the New Diggins Cemetery, Mineral Point, Missouri with Dorothy Charboneau officiating. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DEAN, BEQUETTE, COLEMAN, WALTON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4382 Message Board Post: Angela Portell of St. Louis, Missouri formerly of Cadet, Missouri was born on Monday, December 4, 1922 in Cadet, Missouri, the daughter of the late Albert Bequette and Mary Emma (Dean) Bequette. Angela departed this life on Friday, May 26, 2006 at the Mark Twain Manor in St. Louis, Missouri having reached the age of eighty-three years, five months and twenty-two days. Angela is survived by her son, Vernon P. Portell and wife Kathy of Merritt Island, Florida; sister, Theresa “Bill” Coleman of Old Mines, Missouri; brother, Paul Bequette and wife Mary Aurelia of Arnold Missouri; one sister-in-law, Louise Walton, one grandson, Kevin Paul Portell of New York, New York, and special friend, Florence Carlson. Angela was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mary Emma Bequette and two brothers, Norval Walton and Victor Walton. Angela was a teacher for many years, and enjoyed helping children better their education. She loved spending time with her family and friends, and will be deeply missed by everyone. Visitation was held Friday, June 2, 2006 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday, June 3, 2006 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. A funeral mass was held Saturday, June 3, 2006 at 10:00 AM at the St. Joachim Catholic Church, Old Mines, Missouri with Monsignor James Hanson officiating. Serving as pallbearers were, Mike Bequette, Mike Portell, Jeremy Marty, Jeremy Barber, John Seiffertt, Bobby Walton, Rob Benns (Cross Bearer), and honorary pallbearers, Paul Bequette, Carly Coleman. Burial took place in the St. Joachim Catholic Cemetery, Old Mines, Missouri. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DUNCAN, MOORE, LORENSEN, DUNN, SCHALLENBERG, RODERIQUE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4381 Message Board Post: Bob R. Moore of Park Hills, Missouri was born on Wednesday, February 29, 1928 in Saint Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Wilburn P. Moore and Goldie (Duncan) Moore. Bob departed this life on Sunday, May 28, 2006 at his residence having reached the age of seventy-eight years, two months and twenty-nine days. Bob was united in marriage to Beverly “Kitty” Lorensen on June 20, 1949 in Colorado, and to this union were blessed with five children. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Beverly “Kitty” Moore of Park Hills, Missouri; two daughters, Clara Lynn Dunn and husband Delane of Stockton, Missouri, Cindy Schallenberg and husband Dolph of Washington, Missouri; three sons; William “Bill” Moore and wife Connie of St. Charles, Missouri, James “Jim” Moore of Potosi, Missouri, John Moore and wife Tina of Potosi, Missouri; sister, JoAnn Roderique and husband Don of Jacksonville, Florida; and thirteen grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn and Goldie Moore and a very dear and special aunt, Sadie Duncan. Bob served this Country in the United States Coast Guard and the United States Air Force during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Bob was employed as a Union Electrician with IBEW Local 1, St. Louis, Missouri for over forty years. He had the opportunity to work on many great projects in Missouri including the Potosi Housing Authority projects, Busch Stadium and the St. Louis Arch. He was a member of the Potosi Masonic Lodge #131, Irondale Chapter Order of Eastern Star #166 where he had served as past Patron. Bob and his wife owned and operated the Montgomery Ward store in Potosi for many years. Bob was very active and dedicated to the Boy Scouts of America during his boys ventures with them. In the mid 1970’s Bob was honored to be selected to receive the Order of the Arrow on the same night as his son, John. Bob would take his vacation time, during the year to attend the S bar F Scout Ranch as a leader with his sons and Troop 409. Visitation was held Wednesday, May 31, 2006 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Thursday, June 1, 2006 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. A funeral service was held Thursday, June 1, 2006 at 10:00 AM at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Reverend Dan Fulbright and Gwen Trullinger officiating. Burial took place in the New Masonic Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri with full military honors as a final tribute of appreciation of his service to this country. Serving as pallbearers were Bill Richeson, Bill Rousan, Steve Pollite, John Reynold, Randy Elliott, Jim Forinash, and John Tweedie. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, June 1, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CRITES, BROTHERTON, PROVINCE, PLASZCZYK, LAWS, MILLS, CURETON, VIVIANO, SHEARRER, SULLIVAN, PEELER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4380 Message Board Post: Billy Wayne Brotherton of Irondale, Missouri was born on Friday, February 2, 1940 in Marquand, Missouri. He was the son of the late Vernon Brotherton and Pearline (Crites) Brotherton. Billy departed this life on Saturday, May 27, 2006 at the Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Festus, Missouri having reached the age of sixty-six years, three months and twenty-five days. Billy was united in marriage to Sharon Ivy Province on April 25, 1992 in Irondale, Missouri. Billy is survived by his wife, Sharon Ivy Brotherton of Irondale, Missouri; three daughters, Kelly Jean Plaszczyk and husband John of Arnold, Missouri, Tracy Laws and husband Tim of Arnold, Missouri, Leah Mills and husband Greg of Irondale, Missouri; son, Shawn Brotherton of Germantown, Maryland; five sisters, Patsy Ruth Cureton and husband Delmar of Fredricktown, Missouri, Jeanie Viviano and husband Vito of Sun City, Florida, Janet Shearrer and husband Craig of Patterson, Missouri, Brenda Sullivan and husband Sandy of Farmington, Missouri, Helen Peeler and husband David of Festus, Missouri; two brothers, Larry Brotherton and wife Mary Jane of Marquand, Missouri, Jerry Brotherton and wife Beverly Ann of Fredricktown, Missouri; nine grandchildren, great grandchild, Kellin, friends, Leo Barton and Ralph Strothers. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Toby and Vernon Brotherton. Billy enlisted in the United States Navy on February 19, 1957 and received an honorable discharge on February 18, 1963. He worked as a truck driver for a sanitation service for many years and attended the Church of Nazarene, Irondale, Missouri. Billy enjoyed being in the outdoors going fishing, hunting squirrels, and taking float trips. He loved his family and spending time with them, he will be deeply missed by all. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 30, 2006 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Moore Funeral Home, Irondale, Missouri. A funeral service was held Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Church of the Nazarene, Irondale, Missouri with Reverend Darrell Young officiating. Burial took place in the Wallen Cemetery, Irondale, Missouri, with full military honors as a final tribute of appreciation of his service to this country. Serving as pallbearers were Tim Laws, Josh Laws, Dilan Laws, Travis Laws, Dusty Laws and David Brotherton. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 104 Oak Street, Irondale, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, June 1, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SHIVERDECK, JOHNSTON, RICHARDS, VARNER, WREN, WAYNE, WAYLAND, WHITE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4379 Message Board Post: Willa Dean Richards of Potosi, Missouri was born on Tuesday, March 24, 1931 in Eminence, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Herman Haskel Johnston and Daisy Mae (Shiverdeck) Johnston. Dean departed this life on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at the Barnes Jewish Medical Center in Saint Louis, Missouri having reached the age of seventy-five years and two months. Dean was united in marriage to Virgil “Sonny” Richards on February 8, 1963 in Potosi, Missouri. Dean is survived by daughter, Pam Varner and husband Greg of Potosi, Missouri; son Victor Richards and wife Teresa of Potosi, Missouri; sister, Mary Wren and husband Tom of Potosi, Missouri; six grandchildren, Abbie, Alys, Kameron, Hunter, Heather, Thomas; and dear friend, Lorene Pankey of Potosi, Missouri. Dean was preceded in death by her parents, husband, “Sonny” Richards, three brothers, Gerald Wayne Johnston, Owen Wayland Johnston, James Irvan Johnston, two sisters, Helen “Pewee” White, and Sharron Johnston. Dean graduated from Eminence High School then became a restaurant owner. She enjoyed running the restaurant and getting to talk to all of her friends and customers. Dean loved to decorate, and could always be found fixing something up. Most, Dean loved her family and the time she had to spend with them especially her grandchildren. Visitation was held Friday, May 26, 2006 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 10:00 AM at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Brother Dave Skaggs officiating. Burial took place in the Redbud Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, June 1, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WHITE, PORTELL, BENSON, YOUNG Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4378 Message Board Post: James “Jim” Portell of Potosi, Missouri was born on May 28, 1952 in Potosi, Missouri. The son of the late Louise (White) Portell and Edgar Earl Portell. Jim departed this life on May 23, 2006 at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri having reached the age of fifty-three years, eleven months and twenty-five days. Jim is survived by three sisters, Amy Portell of Farmington, Missouri, Angela Portell of St. Charles, Missouri, Luanne Portell of Park Hills, Missouri; two brothers, David Portell of Belleview, Missouri, Joe Portell and wife Pat of Potosi, Missouri; aunts, Virginia Benson of Dittmer, Missouri, Erma Young of Farmington, Missouri, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Louise and Edgar Portell. Jim enjoyed going road riding, camping, fishing and taking in Mother Nature and her many gifts. He also liked to watch Cardinals baseball and the college basketball playoffs on television. Jim was an outstanding track athlete during high school. Jim served his country by enlisting into the United States Air Force. While serving in the military, Jim received recognition for Outstanding Service and Contribution to the Mission of Strategic Air Command at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. As a Staff Sergeant, Jim also completed the Non-Commissioned Officers Leadership School, while stationed on Okinawa, and received numerous other citations. Jim was proud of the service he gave to his country and received an Honorable Discharge on November 26, 1974. Visitation was held on Thursday, May 25, 2006 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Friday, May 26, 2006 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. A funeral service was held on Friday, May 26, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Reverend Jerry Compton officiating. Serving as pallbearers were, Steve Dunn, Garland Fitzwater, Ronnie Cain, Troy Fortner, Will Trest, and Joe Portell. Burial took place in the Furnace Creek Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, June 1, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: STRAIN, SKILES, SHEPARD, SCHRUM, HAFFER, NEIGHBORS, HOLCOMB, WILCOX, REED, MAYBERRY, WRIGHT, KING, MINER, MCLEAN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4377 Message Board Post: Geraldine Vivian "Geri" Shepard of Cadet, Missouri was born on Monday, June 30, 1930 in Van Buren, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Violet (Strain) Skiles and James E. Skiles. Geri departed this life on Monday, May 22, 2006 at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri having reached the age of seventy-five years, ten months and twenty-two days. Geri was united in marriage to Golden Meredith Shepard on September 8, 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri. Geri is survived by her loving husband, Golden Shepard of Cadet, Missouri; two daughters, Tina Marie Schrum of Potosi, Missouri, Deana Michelle Haffer and fiancé Phillip Evans of Potosi, Missouri; two sons, Charles Keith Neighbors and friend Emmie of Perryville, Missouri, Kevin Dean Holcomb of Searcy, Arkansas; three sisters, Louise Wilcox of Winona, Missouri, Arlene Reed and husband Roland of Winona, Missouri, Rhonda Mayberry and husband Roger of Hermann, Missouri; three grandchildren, Shawntae Renae Wright of Steelville, Missouri, Daryn Jordan Haffer of Berryman, Missouri, Daysha Jolene Haffer of Potosi, Missouri; and very close life long friend, Alta Clark of Park Hills, Missouri. Gerry was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, Regina Dawn Neighbors, four sisters, Lucille Skiles, Beatrice King, Bernice Miner, Alene McLean, two brothers, James Bernice Skiles, Vernon Skiles, and an infant granddaughter, Kayla Marie Wright. Geri loved her family and spending time with them, especially her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed fishing, squirrel hunting, and flower gardening. She also loved sewing, cooking, going to yard sales, and canning. Geri was well known for her homemade dumplings, fruit cakes and canned beets. Geri liked to watch soap operas and the Golden Girls on television. Visitation was held Wednesday, May 24, 2006 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Thursday, May 25, 2006 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. A funeral service was held Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Reverend Bryce Wilson officiating, music preformed by pianist, Sandye Cartee and soloist, Sandie Miller. Serving as pallbearers were Rick Wright, Kent Bourbon, Cleo Shepard, Mitch Bourbon, Justin Martin, and Ray Rulo. Burial took place in the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, June 1, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BENNETT, BARTON, HORTON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4376 Message Board Post: Alan Joseph “A.J.” Barton Alan Barton of Irondale, Missouri was born on Monday, June 17, 1963 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, and departed this life on Friday, May 19, 2006 at his residence having reached the age of forty-two years, eleven months and two days. Alan is survived by his mother and father, Barbara Gail (Bennett) and Norman Francis Barton of Irondale, Missouri; sister, Robin Horton and husband Greg of Irondale, Missouri; two brothers, Norman Francis Barton, Jr. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Brian Bennett Barton of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; nephew, Jeremiah Dale Horton of Irondale, Missouri; niece, Whitney Gail Horton of Irondale, Missouri; two great nephews, Jacob Lee Horton and Joseph Dale Horton both of Desloge, Missouri; also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and many, many friends. Alan enjoyed counseling, helping anyone in need, and being a mentor and was a forever friend to many. He also enjoyed listening to music of all types visiting with his many friends, and was very talented with writing songs and playing his keyboard. Alan loved the Lord, his family, and especially his dog “Slim”. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 23, 2006 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Moore Funeral Home, Irondale, Missouri. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Irondale, Missouri with Reverend Rhonda Ramsey officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Jerry Marler, Archie Boyer, Richard Lewis, Jeremiah Horton, Mark Nance and Jim Thurman. Burial took place in the Big River Cemetery, Irondale, Missouri. Services were Entrusted to the Care and Direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 104 Oak Street, Irondale, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, June 1, 2006

ST. LOUIS RESEARCH INSTITUTE 2006 St. Louis Genealogical Society (StLGS) is offering a special week-long symposium to those, who have always wanted to research in the best genealogical repositories in St. Louis. Knowledgeable local genealogists will describe the collections, accompany you to area research facilities, and consult with you to help answer your specific research questions. Classes will be hosted by the Society and held at its office. In addition, hands-on research will take place at eight of the most important genealogical sites in St. Louis. The Institute promises to be an exciting opportunity to further your St. Louis' family history research. This week is open to all but is limited to just twenty participants to ensure that everyone receives personal assistance. For questions, e-mail: institute@stlgs.org. Register before 1 July for the early bird discount. For further information or to register online at the St. Louis Genealogical Society's website <http://www.stlgs.org/researchInstitute.htm>. ANNUAL RESEARCH TRIP TO SALT LAKE CITY Have you been thinking about a trip to Salt Lake City where you could solve some mysteries about your family? This is your chance! St. Louis Genealogical Society's annual research trip to the Family History Library is scheduled from 12-19 November 2006. This year's leaders are Patricia Walls Stamm, CG, CGL, a noted genealogy instructor and speaker, and Pamela Boyer Porter, CG, CGL, national speaker and co-author of Online Roots and Research in Missouri. The package includes an early planning session to help you prepare in advance for the trip. In Salt Lake City, you'll enjoy individual attention from leaders for your research problems, several optional one-hour classes during the week, a Sunday walking tour of the downtown area, Sunday night group dinner, and a Monday orientation with a tour of the library facilities. The trip is open to all, but it usually fills fast! A $100 deposit by 25 July 2006 holds your place. For questions, e-mail: slctrip@stlgs.org. For further information or to register online at the StLGS' website <http://stlgs.org/saltLake.htm>. Bob Emnett Research Director, St. Louis Genealogical Society

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BENTON/CAIN/SKAGGS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3984.1.4 Message Board Post: If you are still working your BENTON line, let me know just who you are looking for. I have placed my early BENTONS/ SKAGGS/CAINS on WorldConnect at RootsWeb/Ancestry. This is a free site. B

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DRENNEN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3984.1.3.1 Message Board Post: The Daily Journal, St. Francois Co., MO, Tuesday, May 16, 2006 Wendell Drennen POTOSI - Wendell Wayne Drennen, age 65, of Potosi, Missouri died Sunday, May 14, 2006. He is survived by three daughters, Barbara (Bruce) Stout, Tammy Lynette Drennen, Helena (Gary) Price; two sons, Gary Carr, Rodney Carr; four sisters, Ruthie (Sonny) Williamson, Peggy Brand, Barbara (Tony) Tynes, Phyllis (Marvin "Junior") Scott; four brothers, Marvin (Alma) Drennen, Lennus (Debbie) Drennen, Terry Drennen, Lee (Nancy) Drennen; seven grandchildren. Visitation from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Service will be at Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Arrangements by Moore Funeral Homes, Potosi, Missouri.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3984.2.1 Message Board Post: yes i am related to the bentons of franklin and washington county,s i am a benton from franklin county

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RUNDELL, DICUS, SKAGGS, MASON, HOPKINS, PASHIA, LAWSON, KLIMA, COLEMAN, HAYES, CHAMBERS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4375 Message Board Post: Wilma Lou Skaggs of Potosi, Missouri departed this life Monday, May 15, 2006 at her home, having reached the age of 72 years, 11 months and 4 days. She was born June 11, 1933 at Potosi, Missouri, a daughter of Helen (Rundell) Dicus and the late Willie Dicus. Wilma was united in marriage to Jimmy Skaggs on September 30, 1955 at Potosi and they shared over 50 years of marriage together. Wilma was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin and friend. She was a member of the Potosi Church of God. She loved her church and her family dearly. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her father, Wilma was preceded in death by two sisters-in-law; Jean Dicus and Mattie Skaggs; a brother-in-law, Sammy Skaggs and her mother and father-in-law, Sam and Genieve Skaggs. Those who remain to mourn the passing of her life include her loving husband Jimmy Skaggs of Potosi; dear mother Helen Dicus of Potosi; a daughter Judy Mason and husband Ronald of Potosi; a son, Jimmy D. Skaggs and wife Marva of Park Hills; a special ex-daughter-in-law Kenda Hopkins; her sister Dorothy Pashia and husband Oscar (Bob) of Potosi; two brothers Lawrence Dicus and wife Bonnie of Potosi and Wayne Dicus of Potosi; five grandchildren, Tammy Lawson and husband Woody, Jr.; Ronald Mason, Jr. and fiance' Camillia; Jada Klima and husband Sean; Brittney Coleman and Jacob Skaggs; five great grandchildren, Brandi Lawson and boyfriend Michael DeClue; Michelle Hayes and husband Andrew; Zachary Lawson; Dawson Chambers and Alyssa Mason; nieces; nephews and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006 at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, with Brother Roger Taber officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Jerry West, Zachary Lawson, Michael DeClue, Andrew Hayes, Ron Mason, Jacob Skaggs and Derrick Dicus. Interment and final prayers were held at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, May 25, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JAMES, ROUX, TRIPP, REED, GIBSON, PYATT Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4374 Message Board Post: David Wayne Roux, 44, of Salem (formerly of Potosi) passed away Monday, May 15, 2006 at his home. He was born March 18, 1962 in West Covina, California, a son of Charles and Yvonne (James) Roux. On April 14, 1986 in Washington County, he was married to Lois Leona Tripp, who survives in Piedmont. Others who survive him include a son, Jeffrey Roux and a daughter, Crystal Roux both of Piedmont; two brothers, Dennis Roux of Potosi and Danny (wife Monica) Roux of Jefferson City, three sisters, Charlynn (husband Terry) Reed of Potosi, Traci Gibson of Branson and Dawn (Brett) Pyatt of Desloge; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a son, Dewayne Roux; his parents, Charles and Yvonne Roux; a brother, Dewayne Roux; a sister, Janet Roux; maternal grandparents, Woodrow and Bernice James and paternal grandparents, Charles and Florence Roux Mr. Roux was baptized at a young age at the Pleasant Hill Christian Church in Potosi and had a love for motorcycles. David served in the United States Army. Arrangements were under the di4ection of Wilson Funeral Home in Fredericktown Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, May 25, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Murdick Howard Rose Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/1170.1559.1689.1697.1700.1 Message Board Post: I haven't been able to get them out of Richwoods!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HUDSON, MAPES, WOODRING, BATTREAL Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4373 Message Board Post: Georgia Armeda Woodring of Potosi, Missouri departed this life on May 17, 2006 at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri having reached the age of 77 years, 7 months and 9 days. She was born on October 9, 1928 in Highland Park, Michigan, a daughter of the late Theodore A. Mapes and Alice E. (Hudson) Mapes. Armeda, as she was known to all, was a teacher at Potosi Elementary School for many years. She was a member of the Potosi Methodist Church and the Missouri Retired Teachers Association. She loved children and she was devoted to helping them achieve a better life through education. In addition to her parents, Armeda was preceded in death by a brother, Theodore Mapes, Jr. and a sister, Elizabeth Battreal. Those who remain to mourn the passing of her life include one son, Jim Woodring and wife Jeannie of Cocoa, Florida; a brother, George Mapes and wife Julie of Potosi; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Mapes of Festus; two grandchildren; one great grandchild; nieces; nephews; cousins; many other relatives and friends and countless past students who will sadly miss her. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 2 PM at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Jerry Compton officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Roy Logden, Mike Mapes, Alan Rowe, Logan Merrill, Jason Woodring, Rodney Hawkins and Justin Gillam. Interment and final prayers were held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RAMSEY, GRIFFITH, GLORE, CLARKE, MILLER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4372 Message Board Post: Arthur “Ed” Griffith of Mineral Point, Missouri, passed away May 19, 2006 at the Georgian Gardens Nursing Home, at the age of 81 years, 11 months and 8 days. He was born on June 11, 1924 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri, a son of the late Arthur E. Griffith and Bertha (Ramsey) Griffith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Marie (Glore) Griffith on May 11, 1991 and his second wife Minnie (Clarke) Griffith on March 31, 2003. Those who remain to mourn his passing from this life are his wife Luvondia (Miller) Griffith of Mineral Point, two sons, Gary Griffith and wife Steffi of Leadwood, and James Griffith and wife Joyce of Mineral Point, three grandchildren, three great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him.. Funeral services were conducted at 1 PM on Monday, May 22, 2006 at the Britton Chapel, with Rev. Sally Ketterer officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Lucas Mason, Jamie Griffith, Becki Skaggs, Dan Skaggs, Jim Humphrey and Linda Resinger. Interment and finale prayers were held at the Hopewell Cemetery at Mineral Point, Missouri. All arrangements were entrusted in the care of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, May 25, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3984.2 Message Board Post: HI, My mom was a Benton from the Washington, Franklin County area. Are you related to the Bentons? Debbie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Courtway/Courtois Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4364.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: B: I was wrong about the date for Julia Genevieve Courtway. Julia was born in 1908. She did not die in1908. Tracy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4177.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I found him. Thank You.