This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COURTOIS/COURTWAY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4364.1.1 Message Board Post: I have posted my early, back to the late 1600s, COURTOIS family records on WorldConnect at RootsWeb/Ancestry. A free site for all to use. What was Julia Genevieve COURTWAYS maiden name? When was she born? When did she died? Who was her husband? I may be able to connect you back into the early records. B

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Vilmer, Courtaway Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4364.1 Message Board Post: To whom It may concern: My Grandmothers name is Mary(Nee Courtaway). Her mothers name is Julia Genieve Courtaway. Who has been died for some time. My grandmother recently had a very bad stroke. She is now in the hospital. Her vision is very bad. I was looking for info on the Courtaway's. I was wanting to know if you were related to Julia Courtaway. If you are any info would be greatly appreciated. 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/4368 Message Board Post: It has been awhile since I have been on here..but I am looking for any information regarding Forshee/Helms. Mack, Charles, and others. If you have any information regarding the family line before them please contact me. Charles Forshee was my Great Unlce, he passed away in 2000. He had two brothers who are still surviving Ronald(my Grandfather), and Donald Forshee. I'd like to know if anyone has information of extended family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: stanfield Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/4367 Message Board Post: I am looking for James W. Stanfield of washington co va. How many times was he married and to whom. I know his first wife was Ann. she died in 1844 after that I have lost track. any info would be appreciated

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HARDY, LORE, MEYER, RICKUS, CARLYON, SMITH, GRAHAM, KENNEDY, BARNES, COUCH, OWENS, LANE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4366 Message Board Post: JoAnn Francis Lore, of Irondale, originally of Weingarten, went to sleep for the last time on Earth Saturday, May 13, 2006 to awake at home with her parents, the late John and Hazel (Hardy) Lore in Heaven. JoAnn was born December 23, 1941, at the family home in Weingarten. She was a retiree of the Missouri Mental and Correctional Systems, where she worked as an LPN. JoAnn was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was married to the late Ervin (Sonny) Meyer, with whom she has two sons; Ken (wife Sheri) Meyer of Sherwood, AR and Tom (Dianna) Meyer of Coffman, MO. She was later married to Wendell "Wink" Rickus and had two more children: Ann (Mrs. Todd) Carlyon of Irondale, MO and Rick (Sarah) Rickus, of Farmington. She was also the extremely proud grandmother of ten grandchildren: Christopher and Bradley Meyer of Sherwood, AR; Amanda Meyer, of Columbia, MO; Ashley Meyer of Coffman, MO; Alyssa Carlyon of Farmington; Racheal and Caleb Carlyon of Irondale, MO; Victoria and Allison Rickus, of Farmington and Cody Smith of Annapolis, MO. JoAnn was the youngest of eight children: Hilda (the late Lawrence) Graham of Corning, CA; Gloria (Mrs. Troy) Kennedy of Farmington; Bob "Dale" (Penny) Barnes of Napesville, IL; Betty (the late Andy) Couch of Sherwood, AR; Janet (the late Harold "Tubby") Owens of Farmington; Joan (Jim) Lane, of Farmington, and her twin, Judy Meyer of Ste. Genevieve, MO. She will be sadly missed by several special nieces; nephews; cousins and friends with whom she shared many memories. Funeral services wre held Wednesday, 10 A.M. May 17, 2006 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel, with Austin Giffin officiating. Interment followed at Genevieve Baptist Cemetery, Ste. Genevieve County. Memorials suggested to St. Louis Children's Hospital in honor of Allison Rickus. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, May 18, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WILLIAMS, COURTWAY, LUEBBERS, SWARINGIM, MCNAIL, SHAUMANN, BOURBON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4365 Message Board Post: David Allen "Catman" Courtway of Cadet, Missouri, was born December 6, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Harry Homer and Gladys Serene (Williams) Courtway. He departed this life Sunday, May 7, 2006 at his residence having reached the age of fifty-six years, five months and one day. David was united in marriage to Roberta L. Luebbers on December 19, 1974 in St. Louis, Missouri and this union was blessed with three children. David is survived by his loving wife Roberta L. Courtway of Cadet; daughter, Sheila Swaringim and husband Paul of Ironton, Missouri; three sons, Todd Courtway and wife April of Ironton, David Allen Courtway, II and wifeTara of Ironton and David James Courtway of St. Louis, Missouri; two sisters, Rita McNail and husband Jack of Lesterville, Missouri and Brenda Shaumann and husband George of St. Louis, Missouri; three brothers, Stanley Courtway and wife Linda of St. Louis, Missouri; Jerry Courtway and wife Judy of Palm Coast, Florida and Robert Courtway and wife Cheryl of Cadet, Missouri; brother-in-law, Carl Bourbon of Cadet; seven grandchildren, Summer, Tyler, Bailey, Joseph, Alan, Ciarra and Dana. David was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Candia Bourbon. David loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He served this country in the United States Marine Corp. He enlisted in St. Louis, Missouri on May 9, 1969 and served during the Vietnam War, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, and Rifle Marksman Badge. David received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Marine Corp on May 8, 1975. He also enjoyed sitting and playing the guitar for hours. He was a member of Arcadia Valley Elks Lodge #2330. David enjoyed life to the fullest until his illness. Visitation was held Wednesday, May 10, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri. Burial took place in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, May 18, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WILLIAMS, COURTWAY, LUEBBERS, SWARINGIM, MCNAIL, SHAUMANN, BOURBON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4364 Message Board Post: David Allen "Catman" Courtway of Cadet, Missouri, was born December 6, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Harry Homer and Gladys Serene (Williams) Courtway. He departed this life Sunday, May 7, 2006 at his residence having reached the age of fifty-six years, five months and one day. David was united in marriage to Roberta L. Luebbers on December 19, 1974 in St. Louis, Missouri and this union was blessed with three children. David is survived by his loving wife Roberta L. Courtway of Cadet; daughter, Sheila Swaringim and husband Paul of Ironton, Missouri; three sons, Todd Courtway and wife April of Ironton, David Allen Courtway, II and wifeTara of Ironton and David James Courtway of St. Louis, Missouri; two sisters, Rita McNail and husband Jack of Lesterville, Missouri and Brenda Shaumann and husband George of St. Louis, Missouri; three brothers, Stanley Courtway and wife Linda of St. Louis, Missouri; Jerry Courtway and wife Judy of Palm Coast, Florida and Robert Courtway and wife Cheryl of Cadet, Missouri; brother-in-law, Carl Bourbon of Cadet; seven grandchildren, Summer, Tyler, Bailey, Joseph, Alan, Ciarra and Dana. David was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Candia Bourbon. David loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He served this country in the United States Marine Corp. He enlisted in St. Louis, Missouri on May 9, 1969 and served during the Vietnam War, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, and Rifle Marksman Badge. David received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Marine Corp on May 8, 1975. He also enjoyed sitting and playing the guitar for hours. He was a member of Arcadia Valley Elks Lodge #2330. David enjoyed life to the fullest until his illness. Visitation was held Wednesday, May 10, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri. Burial took place in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, May 18, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BOZZALLA, KNOBEL, ROUSSIN, BENNETT, DAUGHERTY, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4363 Message Board Post: Antoinette "Toni" Roussin was born September 8, 1915 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Henry and Flora M. (Bozzalla) Knobel. She departed this life Sunday, May 7, 2006 having reached the age of ninety years, seven months and twenty-nine days. Toni was united in marriage to Oliver Wendall "Peg" Roussin April 17, 1946 in Steelville, Missouri. Toni is survived by her loving daughter, Janet M. Bennett and husband Larry of Macon, Missouri; three grandchildren, Ryan Clark Bennett and wife Jo Ann Daugherty of Berwyn, Illinois, Kristin Blythe Bennett of Kansas City, Missouri and Brendan Cassidy Bennett of Kansas City, Missouri. Toni was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Oliver Wendall "Peg" Roussin and a brother, Leo Knobel. Toni enjoyed reading, sewing and watching T.V. especially Andy Griffith, Gomer Pyle, Dean Martin, the Perry Como Show and Lawrence Welk. She loved working as a volunteer leader for the Girl Scouts for many years. She also enjoyed her job as a bookkeeper for Roussin-Henry Motor Company and as a secretary for the Farm Bureau. Visitation was held Thursday, May 11, 2006 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Moore Memorial Chapel, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Tisha Mundy officiating. Musical selections were performed by Marcia Lake, Larry Bennett, John Vic Grice and Kitty Jo Grice and Jo Ann Daugherty accompanist for the service. Selections played were "In The Garden," and "The Old Rugged Cross." Final prayers and burial took place in the New Masonic Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 11:45 a.m. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, May 18, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SADLER, JOHNSTON, FRIESE, WORDEN, WHITAKER, TUCKER, GIBSON, WALLACE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4362 Message Board Post: Rachel Kamille Johnston of Caledonia, Missouri departed this life at the Washington County Memorial Hospital ER on May 10, 2006, having reached the age of 18 years and 2 months. She was born on March 10, 1988 at Farmington, Missouri, a precious daughter of Gerald and Tamara (Sadler) Johnston. Rachel was full of life. She was a senior at Valley R 6 High School and served as her class Treasurer, she was a member of the Shop Club, FCCLA and the Choir. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Rachel was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Lyman Sadler and Mary Sadler Friese, Donald and Goldie Worden, Willis Whitaker, George Johnston and Gladys Johnston; her uncle Troy Sadler and aunt Judy Tucker; her uncle William Johnston, Jr. and her aunt Lisa Gibson. Those who remain to mourn the passing of her life include her parents, Gerald and Tamara Johnston of Caledonia; one brother, Gerid Johnston of Caledonia; her maternal grandparents, Larry and Connie Sadler of Caledonia; her paternal grandfather, William Johnston and wife Terri of Caledonia; her paternal grandmother, Joyce Wallace and husband David of Caledonia; her great grandmother, Edna Whitaker of Bismarck; a special friend, William Freise who she loved very much, of Irondale; many aunts; uncles; cousins and friends. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 2 PM at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Mike Williams officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Zack Hagerty, Kody Nicol, Adam Maxwell, Michael Dodd, Kris Kearns and Jake Smith. Serving as honorary pallbearer was her brother Gerid Johnston. Interment and final prayers were held at Caledonia Methodist Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, May 18, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: White, Wright, Levis, Lewis, Rogers, Pinkney Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/4361 Message Board Post: I am researching an Eliza White who was listed on the Washington County Census in Caledonia as living in the household of Emiline Rogers. She was born in NC and had passed through Tennessee. She may have had a son named William White or she may have been his sister or other. She was born around 1829 in NC. I did find a marriage note that states an Elizabeth White married a Nathan Levis...I believe it might have been Lewis and was a typo. I am trying to research the James White who was also on this census and he was born in NC around 1810. I am assuming that James was William's father. Anyone who knows anything about this family please let me know. William and his wife Rosanna Wright White moved over around the Shirley area and are buried at Lost Creek Church. I don't know if the Whites were related to the Rogers family or if they were just living there as a Christian kindness. There was also a 7 year old Rosiah Pinkney living in the home, too.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: STEWART, CHRISCO, ROBERTS, SHAFFER, RANDOLPH, BROWER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4360 Message Board Post: Edward Leroy Chrisco of Caledonia, Missouri, departed this life Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington, having lived for 71 years, 7 months and 21 days. He was born a son of the late Ira Chrisco and Eula (Stewart) Chrisco on September 12, 1934 at Rector, Missouri. Edward worked at Harvard Int. for thirty-five years and was a great provider for his family. He was a good husband and a great father. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Roberts and two brothers, Lindell and Cotton Chrisco. Those who remain to mourn the passing of his life include his wife, Helen Chrisco of Caledonia; a son, Eddie Chrisco and wife Shelly of Bismarck; five sisters, Mary Ann Chrisco; Glenna Sue Chrisco; Barbara Shaffer and husband Mark; Ruby Randolph and husband Leroy; all of St. Louis and Linda Faye Brower and husband Ron of Washington, MO; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 6, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Leonard Compton officiating. Serving as pallbearers werre: Rodney Jones, Stacy Jones, Marvin Kennon, Ron Briar, Scott Cullen and Blake Jones. Interment and final prayers were held at Caledonia Methodist Cemetery, Caledonia. All arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Britton Funeral Home. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, May 11, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COURTWAY, GALSTER, HANLON, MICKAN, ROLLING, MISSEY, PHARES, MONSHOWER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4359 Message Board Post: Paul Galster of Cadet, Missouri was born March 12, 1969 in St. Louis, Missouri, and departed this life Sunday, April 30, 2006 at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri having reached the age of thirty-seven years, one month and eighteen days. Paul was united in marriage to Shelly Christine Hanlon on October 1, 2001 in Moberly, Missouri. Paul is survived by his wife, Shelly Galster of Cadet, Missouri; three daughters, Tiffany Galster of Park Hill, Missouri; Ambrea Galster of Cadet and Kristen Hanlon of Cadet; three sons, Joshua Galster and Chad Galster of Park Hills, Missouri and Micholas Mickan of Cadet; mother, Margie Ruth (Courtway) Rolling of Cadet; stepfather, Louis Rolling of Cadet; three sisters, Donna Missey and Paul Overton of Cadet; Kathy and Paul Phares of Potosi and Melissa Rolling and Francis Coleman of Cadet; two brothers, Garry Galster and Rachel Monshower of Cadet and Terry Galster of Cadet; sister-in-law, Marie Galster of DeSoto, Missouri; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by father, Donald Joseph Galster, a brother, Phillip D. Galster and nephew, Donald R. Galster. Paul enjoyed attending rock concerts with his friends and building woodworking projects. He also loved to spend time with Mother Nature, and digging roots. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 2, 2006 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 3, 2006 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri. Burial took place in the St. Joachim Cemetery, Old Mines, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were: Garry Galster, Terry Galster, Travis Moussette, David Missey, Christopher Moussette, Phillip Galster, Paul Overton and Francis Coleman. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, May 11, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MINKS, WILSON, PETERS, GREENE, MERCURIO, HOLTSCHNEIDER, LARUE, THEBEAU, BREWER, SLOAN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4358 Message Board Post: Mary LeaElla Peters of Potosi, Missouri was born January 5, 1925 in Potosi, Missouri, the daughter of the late Rolla and Maude (Minks) Wilson. She departed this life Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at the Washington County Memorial Hospital in Potosi, Missouri, having reached the age of eighty-one years, three months and twenty-seven days. Mary LeaEllea is survived by five daughters; Judith Ann Greene of St. John's, Missouri; Susan Diane Mercurio and husband Robert of Imperial, Missouri; Deborah Lee Holtschneider and husband Mark of Overland, Missouri; Janice Rae La Rue and husband James of Ripley, Tennessee and Tammy Lynn Thebeau and husband Kevin of Potosi; one son, Paul Edmond Peters and wife Patricia of Maryville, Illinois; one sister, Norma Brewer of Joplin, Missouri; four brothers, Donnie Wilson and wife Janie of Potosi; Eddie Wilson of Potosi; Bobby Dale Sloan and wife Glenda of The Villages, Florida and Billy Gale Sloan and wife Zita of Charlotte, Sout Carolina; seventeen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mary LeaElla was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Doris Davis and Loretta Greenlee. Mary LeaElla loved spending time with her family and friends especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and gardening roses and flowers. Mary LeaElla also liked to spend her time playing Bingo, going fishing or dancing with her many friends. She enjoyed eating her favorite meal, crab legs at the boat. Mary LeaElla also loved to sit and watch old movies. She was a very caring and loving woman who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Visitation was held Friday, May 5, 2006 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 6, 2006 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 6, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Brother Leonard Compton, Pastor Terry House and Pastor Randy Starkey officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Brad Thebeau, Joseph Wilson III, Jason Peters, Tyler Thebeau, Rick Elder, Mark Holtschneider, Joe Wilson Jr., and Kevin Thebeau. Burial took place in the Redbud Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri. Services wre entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri, Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, May 11, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SANDERS, RICHARDS, DAVIS, BOUSE, WILLIAMS, ROGERS, WELKER, WILSON, AYERS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4357 Message Board Post: Georgia Bernice Davis of Potosi, Missouri, departed this life Thursday, May 4, 2006 at Washington County Memorial Hospital, having reached the age of 80 years, 1 month and 27 days. She was born March 7, 1926 at Leadwood, Missouri, a daughter to Elmer Sanders and Mabel Richards. In addition to her parents, Georgia was preceded in death by her first husband Ed Bouse; two sons, Melvin E. Bouse and George Bouse; a daughter, Ruth Bernice Davis; four brothers, Elmer, Melvin, Cecil and Francis Sanders; and three sisters, Loretta Sanders, Mabel Richards and Alverna Williams. Those who remain to mourn the passing of her life include five sons; Curtis Bouse and wife Barbara of Mineral Point; Johnny Rogers of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; James Lee Davis of Potosi; Robert Welker of Belgrade and Cecil Davis and wife Tammy of Belgrade; two daughters, Betty Davis of Mineral Point and Barbara Wilson and husband Randy of Potosi; one sister, Ilene Ayers of Potosi; fourteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her. Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 8, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Roger Taber officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Jeffrey Wilson, Michael Wilson, Kevin Miner, Adam Bouse, David Bouse, Cody Eye, Don Michael Eye and Scott Mason. Interment and final prayers were held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted ot the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, May 11, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MCGUIRE, GRIGGS, EYE, NICHOLS, JARVIS, SCHLUETER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4356 Message Board Post: Gladys Viola Eye of Potosi, Missouri departed this life Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at her residence, having reached the age of 77 years, 2 months and 24 days. She was born February 9, 1929 in Potosi, Missouri, a daughter of the late Irving H. and Myrtle R. (McGuire) Griggs. Gladys was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church of Potosi. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, Gladys was preceded in death by a sister, Eunice Nichols and a brother, William Henry Griggs. Those who remain to mourn the passing of her life include her two daughters, Twila Jarvis and husband Steve of Mineral Point and Regina Schlueter and husband Kenneth of Ferguson; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews and many other family members and friends. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, May 5, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Tim Thebeau and Carl Wilson officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Darren Schlueter, Buckey Draper, Tim Jarvis, Jimmy Farris, Scott Cole and Rick Volner. 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. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, May 11, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DARST, WALKER, BARR Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4355 Message Board Post: Rev. Albert R. Darst, 93, was born April 6, 1913 in Steelville, MO, the middle child of nine. Rev. Darst died Friday, May 5, 2006 at his home in Breckenridge Hills (St. Louis, MO). He was ordained as a minister in 1942 and served as pastor at several St. Louis area Baptist Churches, the most recent being Calvary Baptist in South County. Rev. Darst had two brothers who also became ministers. He was married April 10, 1935. His wife, Dorothy survives along with a foster daughter, Barbara Walker, St. Clair; a brother, Orville Darst, Sun City, Arizona; a sister Ida Barr, Moreno, California; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Rev. Darst prided himself in never having smoked or tasted liquor. He was employed for 32 years as an accountant for General Elevators. He had taught elementary school in Potosi and Belgrade, MO for 11 years prior to being ordanied a minister. Rev. Darst's wife said, "He loved to read. He read from a worn-out Bible. He had worn out three of four." He enjoyed helping his wife with gardening. He was a member of the Greater St. Louis Iris Society and Daylily Society. Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2006 at Baumann Colonial Chapel, 2504 Woodson Rd., Overland. Interment was in Mount Lebanon Cemetery, St. Ann. Memorials were suggested to Overland Baptist Church, 9303 Midland Blvd., Overland, MO 63114 or the Alzheimer's Association. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, May 11, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lucas, Leamons Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4354 Message Board Post: Looking for additional information on Seleta R. Lucas. Her maiden name was Leamons. She and Giles Gordon Lucas raised a family in Washington County. Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gibson, Wright, Compton, Vance Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4353 Message Board Post: LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois Co. MO, Friday, December 13, 1935 Mrs. William R. Gibson passed away Sunday, December 8, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sam Wright of Bonne Terre, aged 74 years, 11 months, 22 days. Funeral services were held at the White Oak Grove Church of Richwood, Tuesday morning at ten o'clock by the pastor, Rev. Hubbard, assisted by Rev. Ragsdale of Bonne Terre, and she was laid to rest in the White Oak Grove Cemetery. The Benham Undertaking Company was in charge of arrangements. Six sons of the deceased served as pallbearers. Celia Anne Gibson was born in Washington County, Mo., December 16, 1860. On November 5, 1878, she was united in marriage to William R. Gibson. To this union ten children were born. Two daughters preceded her in death, one in infancy, the other in young womanhood. The husband passed away 16 years ago. The surviving children are: Hiram, Brad and Solomon Gibson of Potosi; Izaac Gibson of Huzzah; James Gibson and Mrs. Francis Compton of Shirley; John Gibson of St. Louis, and Mary (Mrs. Sam) Wright of Bonne Terre. She also leaves forty-one grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Sarah Vance of Potosi, other relatives and a wide circle of friends. In early girlhood Mrs. Gibson united with the White Oak Baptist Church, where she remained a member until death. She has been in failing health the past year and a half and two weeks ago suffered a stroke of paralysis from which she never recovered. Posted by Genea44@JCN.net MOSTFRAN-L@rootsweb.com

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/274.693 Message Board Post: I have e-mailed before trying to get information for obtaining the Gilllum book. Please reply and let me know what I need to do to get the book. My maiden nme is Gillum. Thank You, Ann

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HIGGINBOTHAM, BRADEN, SANFORD Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4352 Message Board Post: Nancy Higginbotham of Potosi, Missouri was born June 26, 1944 in Wheelersburg, Ohio, and departed this life Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at the Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, having reached the age of sixty-one years, nine months and thirty days. Nancy is survived by her husband, John Higginbotham of Potosi; a son, Timothy Higginbotham of Potosi; her mother, Marjorie Emma Braden of Wheelersburg, Ohio; a sister, Martha Sanford of Wheelersburg, Ohio; two brothers, Stanley Braden, Jr. of Columbus, Ohio and Robert Braden and wife Nita of Wheelersburg, Ohio; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends. Nancy was preceded in death by her father, Stanley Lee Braden. Nancy had a great love and dedication to the Potosi Fire Protection District and all of its volunteers, officers and Board. She was there to help in the fire house with whatever needed done and for support to all of the men and women. She greatly enjoyed the many bar-b-ques, dinners and late night card games. Prior to her retirement, due to her illness, Nancy worked at the Potosi Abstract Office and then was owner/operator of several joint trailers and with the G & H Amusement Company in the carnival circuit. Nancy and her family greatly enjoyed traveling all over Missouri, Arkansas and other parts of the Midwest with the carnival companies. Nancy had a great love for music, books and watching television. She greatly enjoyed visiting with her family and many friends. She always looked forward to her trips to Ohio with her son Tim to see her family. Everyone who had the privilege of knowing Nancy, will share in the loss of her from this life, but can always remember her friendly wit, her charm and the tremendous strength she displayed throughout her life. Visitation was held Friday, April 28, 2006 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Bill Warren officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Harvey Price, Jerry Finley, Wayne Bourbon, Randy Elliott, Roger LaChance and Bucky Hawkins. Burial took place in the New Masonic Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, May 4, 2006