This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PORTELL, RUNDEL, BECK, DUNCAN, WILLIAMS, BOYER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3843 Message Board Post: Margaret L. "Marge" Rundel, 82, of Pevely, MO, formerly of Old Mines, was born Octrober 2, 1922 at Old Mines, a daughter of the late William G. and Mary G. Portell and died Friday, March 25, 2005 at Hillcrest Nursing Center, DeSoto. She was a housewife. Survivors include five sons, Robert (wife Frances) Rundel, Old Mines; James (Elaine) Rundel, Festus; Ronald (Brenda) Rundel, Desloge, Gary Rundel, Marthasvile, MO, and Danny (Cindy) Rundel, Kansas; two daughters, Norma Beck, Marthasville, MO, and Renee Duncan, Pevely; five brothers, Thomas Portell and Carl (Catherine) Portell, Old Mines; Joe (Wanda) Portell, Florida; Ronnie (Joyce) Portell, Potosi, and Donald (Judy) Portell, Old Mines; a sister, Karen Portell, Potosi, 31 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Loran B. Rundel, a daughter, Betty Williams, a brother, Bill Portell and a sister, Virginia Boyer. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2005 from Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus, with Father Peter Blake officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis. Memorials were suggested to Shrine of Our Lady of Snows, Belleville, Illinois. Mahn Funeral Home, Twin City Chapel, Festus was in charge of all arrangements. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 31, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ROSENER, GILLAM, WILKINSON, CALLAHAN, WIGGER, CONNELY, KEATON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3842 Message Board Post: Charles Lewis Gillam, of Steelville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at the age of 72 years, 1 month and 29 days. He was born on January 17, 1933 in Potosi, a son of the late Dewey and Sarah (Rosener) Gillam. He was united in marriage to Annetta Wilkinson May 20, 1956 at Huzzah, Missouri and two daughters were born to this union. Anetta preceded him in death on January 11, 1996. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kermit Eugene Gillam. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his two daughters, Beverly Callahan and husband Dennis of Cherryville, and Kristi Wigger and husband Jeff of Farmington; two sisters, Maggie Jo Connely of St. Louis and Virginia Keaton of St. Louis; four brothers, Earl Gillam and wife Minnie of Corpus Christy, Texas, Gary Gillam and wife, Shirley of Courtois, Wayne Gillam and wife, Nancy of Jefferson City, and Carl Gillam and wife, JoAnn of Potosi; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were held Friday, March 18, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Britton Chapel, Potosi with Rev. Michael Knight officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Dave Hedrick, Mark Beeman, Mike Beeman, Kevin Gillam, Danny Gillam, and Lyle Gillam. Interment was in the Shoal Creek Cemetery, Steelville Route, under the directon of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 31, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MITCHEL, NALE, DUNCAN, ROBISON, MCCLEAN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3841 Message Board Post: Thomas Nale of Potosi, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at Washington County Memorial Hospital in Potosi, at the age of 85 years, 1 month and 12 days. He was born February 11, 1920 at Obion, Tennessee, a son of the late Johnnie and Cattie (Mitchel) Nale. In addition to his parents, Mr. Nale was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Nale and one brother, Frank Nale. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his stepsons, Lonny Duncan of Potosi, Harlan Duncan of Farmington, Bennie Robison of Huntsville, Alabama and Pete Robinson of Alabama; his sisters, Vella McClean of Tiptonville, Tennessee and Louise of Tennessee, grandchildren, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other family members and dear friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2005 at the Britton Chapel, Potosi with Rev. Leonard Compton officiating. Interment and final prayers were held at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi. All arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 31, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DOUGLAS, LAWSON, WILLIAMS, BINKLEY, COURTNEY, ATWOOD, HOPPING, BREIER, NOVELLY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3840 Message Board Post: Janice Louise Williams of Cadet, passed away on March 22, 2005 at the Washington County Memorial Hospital in Potosi, Missouri at the age of 62 years, 3 months and 1 day. She was born on December 21, 1942, a daughter of Dorothy (Douglas) Lawson and the late Pat Lawson. Janice was united in marriage to Clifford Williams on February 13, 1970 at Irondale, Missouri. Those who remain to mourn her passing include her husband, Clifford Williams of Cadet; her mother, Dorothy Lawson of Ironton; sons, Shannon Williams and wife Melissa of Bentonville, AR, Clifford Williams and wife Joy of Rogers, AR, Richard Binkley of Cadet, Aaron Binkley and wife Theresa of Brentwood, AR;, and Wilbert Courtney of Springdale, AR; daughters, Shauna Atwood and husband Tim of Pineville, MO and Dorothy Hopping and husband David of Potosi; brothers, Pat Lawson of St. Louis, Mike Lawson of Park Hills, and Monroe Lawson of Ironton; sisters, Margo Lawson of St. Louis, Pauline Breier of St. Louis, Beverly Lawson of Ironton, and Lisa Novelly of Colorado Springs, CO; fifteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her. Visitation was 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2005 at the Britton Funeral Home in Potosi. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, March 25, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at the Britton Chapel with Rev. Leonard Compton officiating. All arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 31, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MERRIMAN, HENDERSON, MARLER, LEE, MOSIER, PINKSTON, JARVIS, ZETTLER, GRIFFIN, CANTER, GRAVETT, LUTHER, SETTLES, PORTER, ROBERTSON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3839 Message Board Post: Naomi Elizabeth Marler of Mineral Point, Missouri departed this life on Monday, March 14, 2005 at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 7 days. She was born on July 7, 1928 in Wayne County, Missouri, a daughter of the late William and Stella Mae (Merriman) Henderson. Naomi was united in marriage to Robert John Marler January 23, 1946 at Potosi and five children were born to this union. Robert preceded her in death on December 31, 1995. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Noah Henderson; seven sisters, Ola Lee, Lola Mosier, Nola Henderson, Glonna Pinkston, Juanita Jarvis, Virginia Henderson and Rose Henderson. Those who remain to mourn her passing are two sons, Rev. Robert "Bobby" Marler and wife Jeanne of Mineral Point and Roger Marler and wife Sandy of Park Hills; three daughters, Joyce Zettler and husband John of Mineral Point, Linda Griffin and husband Larry, Sr., of Bonne Terre and Rhonda Canter and husband Dan of Neosho; twelve grandchildren, Rita (Carl) Gravett, John (Carla) Zettler, Jr., Larry Griffin, Jr., Naomi Zettler, Leanna (Bill) Luther, Jeremy (Kathy Jo) Marler, Crystal (Daniel) Settles, Brandi (Scott) Porter, Jared Marler, Andrew Marler, Shannon Marler, and Brianna Canter; fifteen great grandchildren; sister-in-law Ethel Robertson and dear friend, Cheryl Salter; nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Britton Chapel, Potosi with Rev. Darrell Jones and Rev. Jim Kelley officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: John Zettler, Jr., Larry Griffin, Jr., Jeremy Marler, Jared Marler, Andrew Marler, Carl Gravett, Bill Luther and Scott Porter. Interment was in the Hopewell Cemetery, Mineral Point Route under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 31, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HONKANEN, HILL, DIAL, WALTON, SHIVERS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3838 Message Board Post: Ruth Julia Dial of Potosi, Missouri, departed this life Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at the St. Francois Manor Nursing Home having reached the age of 79 years, 3 months and 28 days. She was born on November 24, 1925, a daughter of the late Edward and Emma (Honkanen) Hill. Ruth was united in marriage to Ralph Stanley Dial on July 31, 1961 at Waterloo, Illinois and he preceded her in death on August 13, 1978. She was a dog groomer by trade before her retirement and was a very caring and compassionate person who touched all who knew her. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her daughter, Robyn Walton and husband Randy of Potosi; granddaughter Jessica Shivers of Potosi and fiance' Robert Wilkinson; special friend Charlene and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2005 at the Britton Chapel with Dr. Michael Coleman officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Donnie Wilkinson, Tim Wilkinson, Robert Wilkinson, Randy Elliott and Randy Walton. Interment was in the Antioch Cemeter, Quaker, MO under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 31, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BREWER, GOODSON, GARRETT, IRBY, CAIN, STRINGER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3837 Message Board Post: Davy Goodson was born on May 6, 1950 at Palmer, Missouri, a son to the late Donald and Ruby (Brewer) Goodson. Wednesday, March 23, 2005 Davy departed this life at his residence in Valles Mines, Missouri having reached the age of fifty-four years, 10 months and 17 days. December 6, 1969 Davy was united in marriage to Reba Garrett at Springtown, Missouri. They have resided at Valles Mines for the past twenty years. Together they shared over 35 years of marriage. Davy was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Vernon Eugene Goodson. Among those who remain to mourn his passing from this life are his loving and devoted wife Reba, stepson Robert Irby and wife Michelle of Bonne Terre; two brothers, William Goodson and wife Rita of Potosi, and Donnie Goodson and wife Donna of Valley Mines; two sisters, Barbara Diane Cain and husband Randy of Cadet and Debora Darlene Stringer and husband Chris of Hopewell; two grandsons, Robert Allen Irby and Joshua Tyler Irby; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and many dear friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 26, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Britton Chapel in Potosi with Rev. Wayne Kean officiating. Honoring Davy as pallbearers were: Nathan Goodson, Mickey Goodson, Denny Goodson, Rob Irby, Richard Hammers and Jason Blair. Interment and final prayers were held at New Diggins Cemetery at Mineral Point, Missouri. All arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 31, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MILLER, BOYER, LALUMONDIERE, MEDLEY, GOLDEN, EDWARDS, DECLUE, MARLER, BREAKFIELD, SMITH, CLARK Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3836 Message Board Post: Daniel E. Boyer of Potosi, Missouri was born in Old Mines, Missouri May 25, 1932, the son of the late Edward and Nellie (Miller) Boyer. He departed this life at his home Friday, March 25, 2005 at the age of seventy-two years and ten months. Dan was united in marriage on April 29, 1953 to Mary Catherine (LaLumondiere) Boyer and they were blessed to have two children born to this union. He is survived by a daughter, Wilma and husband Steve Medley of Sullivan, Missouri; four sisters, Theresa Golden of Potosi; Gertrude "Trudy" Edwards of Cassville, Missouri; Margaret and husband Paul DeClue of Cadet, Missouri and Edith Marler of Irondale, Missouri; four brothers, John and wife Mary Boyer of Cadet; Lawrence and wife Nelda Boyer of Jonesboro, Arkansas; Paul and wife Joan Boyer of St. Louis, Missouri and Robert and wife Mary Boyer of Cadet; four grandchildren, Crystal Medley of Springtown, Missouri; John Medley of Sullivan, Missouri and Aaron Boyer and Kaylan Boyer, both of Potosi; two great-grandchildren, Dustin Breakfield and Hannah Smith, both of Springtown, Missouri and many other relatives and friends. Dan was preceded in death by his wife Mary Catherine Boyer; a son, Ronald Boyer; four brothers, Joseph "Jake" Boyer, Lee Boyer, Edward Boyer and James Orville Boyer and also two sisters, Gladys Boyer and Mary Clark. Visitation was held 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2005 and 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at the Moore Funeral Home in Potosi, Missouri. Funeral mass was held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at the St. Joachim Catholic Church in Old Mines, Missouri with Father Ted Pieper officiating. Music was provided by the church choir. Burial took place at the St. Joachim Catholic Church Cemetery in Old Mines, Missouri on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 11:25 a.m. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 31, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MADDEN, BATY, HAYES, FRALEY, LINDLEY, TERNETZ Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3835 Message Board Post: Margaret Irene Hayes of Irondale, Missouri deparated this life on Saturday, March 19, 2005 at the age of 52 years, 8 months and 13 days at her residence. She was born on July 6, 1952, a daughter of the late Don and Patricia (Madden) Baty. Margaret was united in marriage to Richard Hayes on September 5, 1990 at St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Don Baty and her sister, Barb Fraley. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her loving husband, Richard Hayes of Irondale; two sons, Joe Moseley of Stockbridge, Georgia and James Pope of Oregon; a brother, Jack Baty of St. Louis; two sisters, Karen Lindley of Mineral Point, and Laura Ternetz of St. Louis; seven grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her. Arrangements were entrusted to the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 31, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HOLT, LUCAS, PARMLEY, BOURISAW, EVANS, ODLE, GIBSON, WATTS, ASHER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3834 Message Board Post: Wallace Edgar Lucas of Potosi, Missouri, departed this life on Sunday, March 20, 2005 at his residence, having reached the age of 59 years, 4 months and 18 days. He was born November 2, 1945, a son of the late Ray Lucas and Rosie Ann (Holt) Lucas. Those who remain to mourn his passing include his three daughers, Angela Parmley of Potosi, Melissa Lucas of Perryville, and Rosie Ann Lucas of Perryville; a son, David Bourisaw of Potosi, a brother, Stanley Lucas and wife Phyllis of Potosi; and his sisters, Wilma Evans of Potosi, Shelba Odle of Potosi, and Shirley Gibson and husband Rolla of Potosi; Barbara Watts of Hannibal, and Edna Mae Asher of St. James; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Parmley, LeAnn Parmley and Hazel Parmley; nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2005 at the Britton Chapel with Rev. Don Strauser officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Morgan Bourisaw, James Pashia, Benny Downard, David Cook, Rick Ames, Jerry Parmley and Rob Lake. Interment was in the High Point Cemetery Potosi Route, under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 31, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SCHNITZIOUS, CORDIA, POLITTE, DUNCAN, DICKEY, POLK, TUTOR, COLEMAN, NESTOR Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3833 Message Board Post: Lucy Politte of Potosi, Missouri was born in Richwoods, Missouri on December 13, 1918, a daighter of the late Alex and Florence (Schnitzious) Cordia. She departed this life Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at her home surrounded by her loving and caring family, having reached the age of eighty-six years, three months and ten days. Lucy was united in marriage to John Bernard Politte on June 24, 1950, in Potosi, Missouri at the St. James Catholic Church. They were blessed to have four children born to this union. She is survivede by her husband John Politte of Potosi; two daughters, Catherine Ann Politte of Beverly Hills, California and Barbara Jean Duncan of Peoria, Illinois; two sons, Jack and wife Rhonda Politte of Potosi, and Dave and wife Jodi Politte of Festus, MIssouri; four sisters, Margaret Dickey of Sullivan, Missouri; Theresa and husband Lloyd Polk of Potosi; Rosemary and husband Kenneth Tutor of Springfield, MIssouri and Sister Florence Alexis Cordia of St. Louis, Missouri; one brother, Jimmy and wife Madie Cordia of Tustin, California; nine grandchildren, Cassie, Casimir, Jill, Jared, Jordan, Alex, Karlie, Dane and Cody, and one great-grandchild, Dunca; also a sister-in-law, Fran Cordia of Potosi and by many other relatives and dear and special friends. Lucy was preceded in death by a brother, Julius Cordia and two sisters, Hattie Coleman and Katie Nestor. Lucy was a long time dedicated member of the St. James Catholic Church Parish, Potosi. She loved assisting the Fathers, working in the church and being there for all its activities. Lucy's trust and love for her church was always the first lesson she would pass to her family. Lucy loved to take time and play Bingo. She enjoyed sewing for her family. She had a great love for her family and was always excited to h ear from the. She was always willing to cook a meal for a few or the whole gang. Visitation was held at the Moore Funeral Home in Potosi, Missouri from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2005 and 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Mondayk, March 28, 2005. Funeral Mass was held at the St. James Catholic Church in Potosi, MIssouri at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2005 with Father George galovich officiating. Music was provided by Chala Short. Final prayers and burial were in the Calvary Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were: Jared Politte, Jordan Politte, Dane DeRousse, Cody DeRousse, Casimir Rankowski, Alex Poloitte and Mark Saxton. Following the services, family and friends returned to the St. James Parish Hall where a luncheon was provided. Arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 31, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SMITH, LONGEST, HARGUS, ANDERSON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3832 Message Board Post: Isaac Talmadge “Tal” Smith, Jr., 76, of Mr. Vernon died 2:35 p.m. September 25, 1999, at St. Mary’s/Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mr. Vernon. He was orchestra director and music teacher at Mr. Vernon Township High School from 1957 to 1981 when he retired. Born December 8, 1922, in St. Louis, he was a son of Isaac Talmadge Smith Sr. and Lou Anna (Longest) Smith, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Henri Anne “Hank” Smith on January 13, 1950, in Pocahontas, Arkansas and she died January 9, 1996. Memorial services were held Wednesday, September 29, 1999 at the Mr. Vernon Memorial Gardens chapel with the Rev. Clark L. Hargus officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens. Survivors include a son, Clark T. “Chuck” Smith and wife, Judy of Danville; two grandchildren, Alison and Lindsay Smith of Danville; a sister, Mary F. Anderson and husband Ralph of Granite City. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Mr. Smith was a member of the Mr. Vernon Masonic Lodge No. 31 AF&AM, choir director at the First Baptist Church and the First United Methodist Church, a past president of the Illinois Music Educators Association, a member of the National Education Association, the Illinois Education Association, Phi Mu Alpha Fraternity and American Legion Post 141 of Mr. Vernon. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. He enlisted February 5, 1943 and was discharged December 5, 1945. He was a prisoner of war. Mr. Smith graduated from Normandy High School in St. Louis and received a bachelor’s degree from Central Methodist College and a master’s degree from the University of Missouri. Memorials may be made to the Mr. Vernon Township High School Music Department. (Tal Smith will also be remembered as vocal and band teacher at Potosi High School, Potosi, Missouri from 1948-1957 and as a member of Potosi United Methodist Church.)

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/3831 Message Board Post: Hi, Am looking for an obituary for Martha LaChance who died 18 July 1944 and is buried at the New Diggings Cemetery. I believe she was Martha Heath who married Charles J. LaChance in Madison County on 8 Sept. 1892. Thanks.

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/1198.1213 Message Board Post: I think your Andy Algiere is my mother's brother. She was born in Bismarck, ND 14 Sep 1913 to Jennie Miller and John Wiley Algiere. Jennie died 30 Sep 1913 after the birth of my mother. John adopted my mother out to his sister, Maggie Dowdall, and I found my mother Elsie and her sister Maggie Doris living with their grandfather on the 1920 Census (Tonny Algar & Mary Ann Baker) Their older sister Violet was living with a McGrager. I don't know where Andy went to live when John W. went to live with his sister Emma & her husband James Garfield Doty in Baxter, Big Flat, AR on the 1920 US Census for AR. Any info you may have on Andy would be wonderful Donna Wilkinson Malek

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CANTERBERRY, ERVIN, MACKLEY, SHELTON, PARROTT, ODER, WILLIAMS, BARTON, MCENTIRE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3830 Message Board Post: Jewel Mackley Shelton of Potosi, Missouri departed this life on Sunday, February 6, 2005 at Potosi Manor Nursing Home having reached the age of eighty-eight years, eight months and twenty-nine days. She was born at Knob Lick, Missouri on May 8, 1916, a daughter of the late John A. Ervin and Virginia (Canterberry) Ervin. Jewel was first married to Roy Mackley and eight children were born to this union. Roy preceded her in death and she later married Earnest Shelton and he also preceded her in death. Jewel was a resident of Potosi Manor for the past 6 years and finally succumbed to Alzheimer disease. Jewel was a very kind and loving lady. She will be remembered for he warm heart and her caring smile. Her kind spirit and loving heart will be missed by all. In addition to her parents, first and second husbands, she was preceded in death by three sons, Charles, James and Vernon Mackley; one daughter, Sherry Mackley; three sisters, Grace Parrott, Mary Oder and Sadie Williams, and four brothers, Nathan, Dewey, John and Paul Ervin. Among those who remain to mourn her passing from this life are her daughters, Shirley Barton of Abilene, TX and Mary McEntire and husband Gary of Farmington, MO; her sons, Walter Mackley and Melvin Mackley both of Potosi; her twenty-five grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at Britton Chapel in Potosi with Rev. Don Sanders, Jr. and Rev. Kent Sanders officiating. Honoring Jewel as pallbearers were: Gary McEntire, Eddie Mackley, Kent Sanders, Walter (Rowdy) Mackley, Mike Guenther, Leroy Mackley, Walter (Wally) Mackley, Don Sanders, Jr. Junior pallbearers were: Grant Sanders and Kalob Anderson. Final prayers and interment were held at the New Masonic Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri. All arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, Marcy 24, 2005

To the list: I am a new comer to the list and I would like to ask if someone can direct me to the best records where I might find this gentleman below...I believe he is related to me/I am related to him, but I have yet to prove this. I do know my GGGgrandparents, Robert Randall and Elizabeth Whiting Warmack passed through Washington Co., MO in 1850, and a visit to Eli Warmack was included in their passage when going on to TN... Can anyone assist me with what records I should investigate first and to who would one say is a 'gate keeper' of those resources? Rhonda Warmack Houston (rfhouston@mindspring.com) Name: Wrmmack , Eli Township: Union County: Washington State: Missouri Year: 1830 Roll: 72 Page: 85 Household: 0-0-0-1-0-0-0-1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Miller, Hafley Haefle Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3815.1.2.1 Message Board Post: My husband's grandfather Friedrich Wilhelm Miller came from Kreis, Wohlmirstadt, Saxony, Germany to America in 1865, locating at Rock Island IL. There he lived for a number of years and then moved to St Louis MO and also lived in other towns in MO. About 1886 he moved to a farm in Shiloh Valley Township where the family lived for many years. He married Mary E Hafley of Gasconade County, MO (Hermann) in 1874. Mary was the daughter of Jacob Haefle and Elizabeth Ogden of Gasconade Co, MO.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KOCH, BINGHAM, D'AGOSTINO, NEEL, ADAMS, BRANAUGH, POLETE, MOSIER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3829 Message Board Post: Leo Anthony (Deda) Koch, Jr. of Old Mines, born October 18, 1946 departed this life Wednesday, March 16, 2005. Deda enjoyed 58 years, 5 months and 26 days of life. The eyes are the window to the soul..Deda's eyes were the window to his heart and they would melt yours. Deda communicated with people through his eyes - he loved having you sit beside him holding his hand and talking to him. At the age of 18 months, Deda contracted encephalitis, which left him unable to care for himself. Nonetheless, Mom and Daddy made sure Deda lived a very happy and healthy life. Family outings, birthday parties and kids climbing on his bed and riding with him on his wheelchair brought loving smiles and warm glances from Deda. Deda's heartwarming smile, deep brown eyes and sighs were all signs of his comfort around family and friends. He could always make you feel better with his loving smile. Deda enjoyed visits from family and friends, especially his nieces and nephew. The children loved to play with Deda's stuffed animals, toys, and they especially liked rubbing his head to feel his new haircut. Deda was preced in death by his parents, Leo and Gladys Koch and one brother, Kelly Koch. Deda remains in the heart of his surviving siblings; Karl Koch of Old Mines, Sheelagh Koch Binham (husband Steve) of Park Hills, Carman Koch D'Agostino (Harry) of Jacksonville, FL and Janine Koch Neel (Frank) of Hillsboro. His cousin, who is thought of as a sister, Phyllis Adams was a wonderful caregiver for Deda; his nephew, Harry "J.'D." D'Agostino II, nieces, Karla Koch. Rachel Neel, Catherine Kelly D'Agostino and Audrey Neel will have fond memories of their uncle. Close family members with special memories of Deda include step nieces, uncle Bob Branaugh, dear cousin Catherine Polete, aunt Ann and Judy Mosier. He is also survived by aunts, many cousins and friends. Visitation for Deda was held Friday, March 18, 20-05 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass and burial services were held Saturday, March 19, 2005 with Fr. Ted Pieper officiating. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Moore Funeral Home of Potosi, MO. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 24, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: YOUNT, COMPTON, SHORT, HENDERSON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3828 Message Board Post: Cleo Edna Short of Potosi, Missouri was born in Shirley, Missouri on Wednesday, October 9, 1929, the daughter of the late Willie T. and Fannie Mae (Yount) Compton. Cleo departed this life at her home in Potosi, Missouri on March 16, 2005, having reached the age of seventy-five years, five months and seven days. Cleo was united in marriage on October 19, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri to George Allen Short who preceded his wife in death on March 13, 1999. She is survived by one daughter, Joyce Henderson and husband Hank of Jefferson City, Missouri; son William "Bill" Short and wife Wanda of Potosi, Missouri; one brother, Gus Compton and wife Joyce of Bridgeton, Missouri; seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Leo and Glen Compton. Cleo enjoyed many things in life like doing all types of crafts, sewing, and she enjoyed staying at home and doing work around the house. Cleo was also very dedicated to taking care of her mother. Visitation was held at the Moore Funeral Home in Potosi, Missouri from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 and 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, March 17, 2005. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2005 at the Moore Memorial Chapel in Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Jeff Richards officiating. Musical selections were provided by Jimmy Gilliam. Burial was to be in the White Oak Grove Cemeetery, Shirley, Missouri. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark, Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 24, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: YOUNT, DUNCAN, EYE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3827 Message Board Post: Wesley James Duncan of Poplar Bluff, Missouri was born at Palmer, Missouri February 2, 1911, son of the lates James and Edna (Yount) Duncan. He departed this life Saturday, March 12, 2005 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, having reached the age of ninety-four years, one month and ten days. Wes was united in marriage to Charlotte A. Eye in Houston, Missouri on February 25, 1942. He is survived by his wife Charlotte Duncan of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, a son, Dr. Rolin B. Duncan and wife Judy of Poplar Bluff; two grandchildren, Aaron Duncan and Meredith Duncan; one great-granddaughter, Piper Duncan. In addition to his parents, Wes was also preceded in death by three brothers, Wayne, Warren and Leslie "Les" C. Duncan, and one sister, Ora Dunca. Wes enjoyed a very full and exciting life. He loved spending time with his family and always had a smile when all would gather. He enjoyed woodworking, took great pride in flying airplanes, and loved to spend time in the fields with his cattle. He was a self-employed merchant, having owned various retail businesses in the area and was known by everyone. During the Depression Era he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. Wes was a fifty year plus member of the Potosi Masonic Lodge #131 A.F. & A.M. Prior to leaving the Potosi area he was a member of the White Oak Grove Baptist Church, Shirley, and continued his faith in the Baptist religion after leaving the area. Visitation was from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2005 at Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at the Moore Funeral Home in Potosi. Funeral services were 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at the Moore Memorial Chapel in Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Wendell Nipper officiating. Burial was in the White Oak Grove Church Cemetery in Potosi, Missouri Route. Arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 24, 2005