This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: EAVES, SPRADLING, BURRIS, CARROLL, PATTON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4285 Message Board Post: The Daily Journal, St. Francois Co., MO, Thursday, February 23, 2006 OAKVILLE - Frankie Darrell Eaves, age 65 of Oakville passed away at his home February 20, 2006 surrounded by his family and friends. Frankie was born August 23, 1940 in Potosi, MO. He served in the military and retired as a supervisor from Ameren UE. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Spradling) Eaves; daughters, Lisa and Jayna, son-in-laws, Darin Burris and Mark Carroll, granddaughter Jordan, grandson, Eli. He leaves six brothers William of CA, Don of SC, Ivan of Farmington, Ralph of Bonne Terre, Charles of Farmingotn, Paul of NC, and one sister Marie Patton of Columbus, Ohio. Frank was an active member of Tower Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, three brothers and one sister. He will be in state at the John L. Ziegenhein & Son Funeral Home Thursday, February 23 from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. February 24 in the Chapel. Burial at Jefferson Barracks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Weltch, Cresswell, Higginbotham Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4284 Message Board Post: Hazel Weltch S.E. Missourian Wednesday, April 5, 2006 Hazel M. Weltch Hazel M. Weltch, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, April 3, 2006, at The Lutheran Home. She was born April 15, 1921, in Potosi, Mo., daughter of the late Alonzo S. and Maude Essie Cresswell Higginbotham. She and George Loyd Weltch were married Sept. 14, 1946, at Farmington, Mo. He died Dec. 12, 1985. George was a veteran of World War II. Mrs. Weltch taught three years in Washington County at Cruise School, five years in Potosi Schools, and 32 years at Franklin School in Cape Girardeau. She received a bachelor of science degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University, and a master of education degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia. In 1975, she was listed in Who's Who in Missouri Education. She was a life member of Missouri State Teacher's Association, AARP, and the Missouri Retired Teacher's Association. She changed her membership from Soule's Chapel Methodist Church near Potosi to Grace United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau March 22, 1953. She is survived by a son, Bruce L. Weltch and wife Sunghi of Newark, Del.; a niece, Linda Schaller and husband Jim of San Francisco, Calif.; and a great-niece, Loren Schaller of San Francisco. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother, Howard Cresswell Higginbotham, who died June 19, 2003. Friends may call at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. today, and at Grace United Methodist Church Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. The funeral will be held at Grace United Methodist Church Thursday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Scott Moon officiating. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 106 Farrar Drive, Cape Girardeau, Mo., 63701, or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, Kan., 66601-1653.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GOODSON, PINTER, DUNCAN, RAINES, LANIUS, STRODT, OWENS, JENKINS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4283 Message Board Post: Verda Gertrude Pinter was born May 10, 1914 in Hazel Creek, Missouri, the youngest daughter of the late James R. and Lucy Jane (Duncan) Goodson. She departed this life Thursday, March 2, 2006 in Washington, Missouri at the age of ninety-one years. Verda was united in marriage to Joseph Pinter, Sr. on July 26, 1947. Two children were born to this union. Verda leaves to survive her a daughter, Mary Jane Raines of St. Louis, Missouri; a son, Joseph Pinter, Jr. and wife Coleen of Villa Ridge, Missouri; four grandchildren, Ricky and Mike Lanius and Nicole and Nathan Pinter; a dear sister-in-law, Mary; and many other relatives and friends. Verda was a very special aunt to many of her nieces and nephews who lovingly called her "Bubbie." In addition to her parents and husband, Verda was preceded in death by four sisters, Hazel Goodson, Marge Edith Strodt, Myrtle E. Owens and Ethel Mae Jenkins and two brothers, David Goodson and Bill Goodson. After the passing of her husband, Verda lived by herself in the family home. Later she was joined by her daughter, Mary Jane, who moved in with her mother to keep her company and help with her care. As the home became too much of a burden, she sold it and went to live with her son and daughter-in-law in Villa Ridge, Missouri where she was lovingly cared for. After declining health and the need for constant care, she moved to the Cedar Crest Facility in Washington, Missouri where she passed away. Verda was a homemaker and a very talented self-taught seamstress who enjoyed sewing for her family and friends. She also had a love for flowers, especially roses. With her green thumb, she would take a cutting from a flower or rose bush and it would become a beautiful creation in her yard.The family honored her love for roses with a beautiful casketpiece made entirely of red roses. Verda was a remarkable person, not only for her longevity but also for the love and joy she brought to all around her. She will be missed and remembered by all who were privileged to have known her. While her loss brought tears to those left behind, there was a joyous reunion in Heaven. Being the youngest and last living child of Jim Riley and Lucy Jane Goodson, their family has come full circle and is once more complete. Visitation for Verda was held Monday, March 6, 2006 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Kutis Affton Funeral Home in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 11;30 a.m. at the Kutis Chapel. Burial took place in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 23, 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/4282 Message Board Post: I am trying to connect Jasper Farrar to parents and have found conflicting names and families. I have found in the Mo Marriage Index the following: Jasper J. Farrow and malinda J. Todd, Sept 11, 1853, by Jonas harmon, JP, of Johnson Twp, Washington co. MO. I found the census record for Joseph Farrer, age 30, born in MO, with the following listed: Malinda, age 28, John, age 6, George, age 4, Moses, age 2, and Rebecca, age 6/12's. They are Washington Co., Johnson Twp.. Jasper had died by 1870 as Malinda is remarried to James Hogan. Only Rebecca and Margaret are listed in the household. Where are the boys? I found in the 1850 census, Washington Co., Liberty Twp, page 143, John B. Farrar , age 42, born NC, listed with the following in the household: Mary, age 40, born in KY, Richard Jett, age 20 [all children born MO], Joseth A, age 19, Jasper J., age 16, Newton W., age 16, Wallis H., age 15, Elizabeth R., age 12, Sarah A. D., age 11, Thomas W., age 9, Johnson ! E.. B., age 7, and Walter S. C., age 1. Also in the household is Drusilla Farrar, age 27, born MO. The only one I can find in any 1860 census is Jasper J. if he the same as Joseph who married Malinda Todd. According to to an entry in the book "Crawford County, Missouri, 1829-1987" Malinda Todd married Jasper Farrar and gives same date as listed for Joseph Farrow index. It also gives children as being Moses, Richard, John, Rebecca, and Margaret Rachel. It gives no date, but says Jasper Farrar is burried near Shirley, MO. I also found John B. Farrar in the 1840 cenus of Washinton Co., Liberty Twp., with ages of children corresponding to the 1850 Census. Is this the John Farrar who married Mary Hopkins in 1828? Where did the families go after 1850? Of 10 children, I can only find Jasper after 1850. Any help will be appreciated.

OMAHS seminar is next weekend April 1 & 2. www.rootsweb.com/~mowashin/omahs.html

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COMPTON, BAYS, DECLUE, KAY, THEBEAU, AKERS, CRESSWELL, PASHIA, GREENLEE Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4281 Message Board Post: February 15, 1934 Potosi Weekly Independent Bourgawich School Irene Compton Teacher Our attendance average was some higher this week. Exams for 3rd Quarter will be given Friday. Jackie and Bessie Bays, Agatha and Rosemary Declue received 5 month certificates. Norma Kay, Lillian Thebeau and Agatha DeClue received reading circle certificates. Those having perfect spelling grades - Annabel Akers, Norma Kay, Jackie Bays, Nancy Cresswell, Anna Marie Pashia, Eugene Thebeau, Lucille Cresswell, Lawrence Kay, Luther and Bessie Bays, Edwin Greenlee, Everett Pashia, Margaret and Lillian Thebeau.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MYERS, RADFORD Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4279.1.1 Message Board Post: Ok, 3rd time trying to get right. Sorry April 1, 1934 Potosi Weekly Independent Marriage License Issued January 24, 1934 Dolpha Ezekial Myers and Fannie Pearl Radford, Potosi

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KEEN, WILKINSON Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4280 Message Board Post: April 1, 1934 Potosi Weekly Independent Marriage License Issued January 24, 1934, Wesley Keen, St. Louis and Marie Wilkinson, Cadet

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MYERS, RADFORD Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4279.1 Message Board Post: Sorry I hit enter and didn't finish. April 1, 1934 Potosi Weekly Independent January 24, 1934, Dolpha Ezekial Myers and Fannie Pearl Radford, Potosi

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/4279 Message Board Post: April 1, 1934 Potosi Weekly Independent

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SNYDER, SALMONA Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4278 Message Board Post: April 1, 1934 Potosi Weekly Independent Marriage License Issued January 24, 1934 Leo J. Snyder and Viola Salmona, Steelville

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LYNCH Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4277 Message Board Post: F. R. Lynch Dead Just as we go to press we hear that Floyd R. Lynch, former Collector of Revenue, passed away at his home in Potosi after a long illness. Mr. Lynch died at 12:30 noon, January 11, 1934. He is survived by his three brothers, Lloyd, Bryan and Bernice, to which we extend our sympathy. Further notice next week. April 1, 1934 Potosi Weekly Independent

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PANKEY, LAXTON, WALLS, MILTON, GILLISPIE, HARRIR-GUTIERREZ, MCCLAIN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4276 Message Board Post: The Daily Journal, St. Francois Co., MO, Friday, January 20, 2006 James Richard Pankey Sr., 66, of Park Hills, formerly of Wortham, passed away January 19, 2006 at Country Meadows. He was born June 16, 1938 in Washington, MO. He was a Veteran of the US Army. Preceded in death by parents, Alfred and Dessie (Laxton) Pankey; sisters, Thelma, Brenda, Winne and Lena and brothers, Randy, Billy and Robert. Survived by children, Janice Pankey of Tulsa, OK, Jim (Michelle) Pankey Jr. of Bloomington, Jerry (Deb) Pankey of Colorado, Jennifer Walls of Florida, Jeanine Milton of Kansas City, MO, Juanita (Clifton) Gillispie of Bloomington, MO, Kim Harris-Gutierrez of Bloomington; grandson, Shannon Pankey; 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; brothers, Gene Pankey and Steve (Linda) Pankey and sister, Loretta McClain of Leadwood. Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday at C Z Boyer & Son Funeral Home, Leadwood, MO. Services 12 p.m. Saturday at C Z Boyer Chapel with Rev. Ervin Harris. Interment at Leadwood Cemetery. Posted to St. Francois Co., Mailing List by blondee@centurytel.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SKILES, SCHUTZ, DENISON, REESE, MEYER, CRITES, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4275 Message Board Post: The Daily Journal, St. Francois Co., MO, Saturday, January 21, 2006 FARMINGTON - Mr. Robert Hugh Skiles, 65, passed away January 19, 2006, at MARMC, Farmington. Robert was born January 9, 1941, in Potosi, to Hugh and Marie 'Schutz' Skiles. Also preceding was one Sister, Patricia Roth. Survivors include: his wife, Glenda Ruth 'Denison' Skiles, of Farmington. Two daughters: Mandy Reese, of Farmington and Mendy 'Mrs. Jeff' Meyer, of DeSoto. Three sons: Mark Skiles; Matt Skiles; Mike (and Robyn) Skiles. One step-sister: Pam 'Mrs. Martin' Crites, all of Farmington. Fourteen grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Friday at Three Rivers Cemetery with Dr. William C. Miller officiating, under direction of Taylor Funeral Service, Inc., Farmington. Memorials to: * Heart Fund and/or * Cancer Society. Photo Obituary and Online Guestbook at www.taylorfuneral.com. Posted to St. Francois Co. Mailing Listed by blondee@centurytel.net

Hello List, I am just checking to see if I am still on this mailing list. I have not received any mail in a while. Thank Janet Thank you, Janet mbolive@bellsouth.net RESEARCH: PORTELL,CHAMP, POLITTE, BOYER, COURTAWAY/COURTOUIS/COURTOIS, COLEMAN, GOURNEAU/GOVERO, ROUSSIN, LaCHANCE, PEPIN, LALAUMONDIERE/LALUMONDIERE, ARCHAMBEAU, OLIVIER, CHABOT, ROBINET, RULO, OLIVE, BEGUETTE, TESSIER, MARLER, HOUSE, DEGONIA, DEGAGNES, MICHAUD, MARCHAND, PAGE, PAGET, TREMBLEY, JOBIDON, PAUZE, FOUNTAIN, PERTHIUS, ACCIA, BOISMENU, BIENBENUE

Could someone please tell me when OMAHS will be having the 2nd annual Old Mines Seminar? Thank Janet

With al this talk about Wrights lately, I thought I'd throw out my two lines to see if anyone can help me more or connect. http://www.wrighthistory.homestead.com/

I would greatly appreciate it if someone would post the obituaries of Guyton Smith and/or Ruth Smith. I am trying to locate their daughter, Marlene, and their obits would provide her current surname. Scott

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BREAKFIELD, MILLS, FRITZ, KING, EMILY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4274 Message Board Post: Della M. Fritz of Mineral Point departed this life Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington, having reached the age of 59 years, 4 months and 5 days. She was born November 3, 1946 at Potosi, a daughter of the late Albert James and Zelma Grace (Breakfield) Mills. In addition to her parents, Della was preceded in death by her husband and two brothers, Firman Breakfield and Albert Mills, Jr. Those who remain to mourn the passing of her life include three sons, David King and wife Donna of Mineral Point; Paul King of New York and Joseph Fritz and his wife Tracey of Fenton; a daughter, Norma Emily and husband Mark of Mineral Point; two brothers, John Mills and wife Donna of Potosi and Joseph Mills and wife Jeannie of South Carolina; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Phil Wade and Rev. Jim Wade officiating. All arrangements were entrusted to the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 16, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MOSES, MILLER, HICKS, , HULL, REESE, PALMER, PHILLIPS, RAGGO, MCCALLUM, BREAKFIELD Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4273 Message Board Post: Ruth Mae Hicks of Potosi, Missouri, formerly of Caledonia and Ironton, departed this life on Sunday, March 5, 2006 at the Potosi Manor Nursing Home, having reached the age of 92 years, 10 months and 9 days. She was born April 26, 1913 in Viburnum, Missouri, a daughter of the late Thomas Edward and Dora Pearl (Moses) Miller. On August 12, 1932 she was united in marriage to Lyle Elmer Hicks in Caledonia, Missouri, and two daughters were born to this union. Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lyle Hicks; her parents, Thomas and Dora Miller and three sisters, Lula Hull, Zelma Reese and Jerene Palmer. Not only was Ruth a loving an devoted wife and mother, she also accepted Christ as her personal Savior at the age of 13 in a little county schoolhouse. Ruth was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middlebrook, MO. Those who remain to mourn the passing of her life are two daughters; Margaret Phillips of Potosi, and Hilda Raggo and her husband Kenny of Ironton; three grandchildren, Terry and Gary McCallum and Carmen Breakfield; six great grandchildren; Tonya, Falisa, Lyle, Josh, Zachary and Kennedy; two great-great grandchildren; Tyler and Taylor; nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Eld. Carl Gillam and Eld. Roy Lynn Brakefield officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Roger Breakfield, Josh Milton, Lyle McCallum, Jeremey Dennis, Tyson Beffa and Charles Miller. Interment and final prayers followed at Bellevue Presbyterian Cemetery, Caledonia, Missouri. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 16, 2006