Edgar County Obituaries Emberson C. Davis Unknown Newspaper 1958 The death of Emberson C. Davis, 85, resident at the Kern hotel, occurred at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Paris hospital. He was born in Paris township Nov. 10, 1872, the son of Leander and Mary Carico Davis. Nearest relatives are three nieces and one nephew, Ralph Davis of Edwardsburg, Mich., who arrived in Paris Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at two o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Ward-Sutton funeral home and burial will be at the Cherry Point cemetery. donated by Susan M. Gates Davis. For more information on her Davis-Bosstick Genealogy, visit her site at: http://www.angelfire.com/mi/GatesDavisGene Mrs. Lucinda O. Davis Unknown Newspaper and Date Date of Death: June 3, 1971 Mrs. Lucinda O. Davis, 89, 401 South Indiana Street, Chrisman, a lifelong resident of Edgar County, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Paris Community Hospital Thursday at 6 p.m. Funeral services for Mrs. Davis will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Scott-Bolen Funeral Home in Chrisman where friends may call after 7 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in the Hoult Cemetery in Chrisman. Mrs. Davis was born July 15, 1881, daughter of Hamilton and Jane Grahm Frink. She married William R. Davis in 1897, and was widowed in 1939. She is survived by one son, Ralph, of Edwardsburg, Mich.; three daughters, Mrs. Mabel Grau and Mrs. Thelma Hurst, both of Chicago; and Mrs. Carrie Allen of Edwardsburg, Mich.; 11 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Owen, five brothers and one sister. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Royal Neighbors of Chrisman and the Chrisman American Legion Auxillary. donated by Susan M. Gates Davis. Mrs. Mary Davis Paris Daily Beacon June 12, 1911, Page 7 MRS. MARY DAVIS PASSES AWAY FOLLOWING AN ILLNESS OF TWO MONTHS-Special to the Beacon- Chrisman, June 12,--Mrs. Mary Davis, wife of the late Leander Davis, died at 4 o'clock Sunday morning death being attributed to cancer of the stomach. The deceased has been ill for about two months. Mary Milburn was born in this state and has been a resident of Edgar county for many years, being aged 66 years at the time of her death. She was the mother of four children, three of whom survive, viz.: William and Lemuel [should be Emberson] of Chrisman; Mrs. Mayme [should be Carrie] Burroughs, of Hume. Besides her children she is survived by two brothers, Ewing and Birel Milburn of Paris. The funeral was conducted at Cherry Point and interment was made there. donated by Susan M. Gates Davis. William Richard Davis Unknown Newspaper 1939 CHRISMAN, Dec. 29, 1939--William Richard Davis, 73 died at 5 o'clock on Thursday evening at his home here. He was born on October 31, 1866 near Arcola, a son of Leander and Ann Millburn Davis. For 40 years he had been a ditching contractor in Chrisman. The deceased is survived by his wife, Olive Frink Davis, and the following children: Ralph of Paris, Mrs. Doyt Allen, Mrs. William Grau and Owen, all of South Bend, Ind.; and Thelma, at home. There are six grandchildren, one brother, Emberson Davis of Paris, and a sister, Mrs. John Burroughs of Hume. Tow daughters are deceased. The funeral will be held from the Scott funeral home at 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. E. R. Bayliss officiating, burial in Hoult cemetery. donated by Susan M. Gates Davis. CALVIN P. BURRELL DIED MONDAY ------------ Was a Veteran of the Civil War--Funeral Thursday Afternoon ------------ The Brocton Weekly Review 29 Jun 1916 Page1, Col. 4 Contributed by Tari Parr, ILMasterGardener@insightbb.com C. P. Burrell died at his home in the north part of Brocton at about 1:30 Monday afternoon. He has been ill for some time but his death came suddenly. He was in bed and asked his daughter, Mrs. Nellie Watkins, for a drink of water and when she brought it to him found he had passed away. He had been in declining health for several months but has been able to be up and around most of the time until the time of his death. Calvin P. Burrell was born in Putnam county, Ohio, on June 24, 1839 and at the time of his death was aged 77 years and 3 days. He celebrated his 77th birthday anniversary Friday. He was a veteran of the Civil war having enlisted in 1861 with the 49th Ohio infantry and served until the close of the war. Most of this time he was a wagon master. In the spring of 1864 while at home on a furlough, he was married to Miss Mary C. Tigner at Tiffin, Ohio, after which he rejoined his regiment at the front. To this union were born seven children of whom four survive, viz.: Harry Burrell and Mrs. Nellie Watkins, of Brocton, Mrs. Geo. Butler, of Bunkerhill, Ind., and Chas. Burrell, of Danville. Also a brother, Wm. Burrell, of Streator, Ill., and a sister, Mrs. Jane Johnson, of Windsor, Ill. All are here for the funeral. The funeral service will be held at the late residence in Brocton at 1 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. C. E. Parsons officiating. The burial will be at Embarrass where the remains of his wife, who died about six years ago were laid to rest. Ewing Milburn Terre Haute Tribune Wednesday, June 24, 1914 Pg. 2 EWING MILBURN By Special Correspondent. Paris, Ill., June 24--Ewing Milburn, one of the oldest and best known residents of the city, died suddenly Tuesday evening, following an attack of paralysis. Mr. Milburn was 64 years old and had been ill for some months with hardening of the arteries. Terre Haute Tribune Thursday, June 25, 1914 Pg. 2 EWING MILBURN By Special Correspondent Paris, Ill., June 25--Ewing Milburn, 64 years old, died late Tuesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Stifle, of paralysis. One son, Lester, besides his daughter, survives. The funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the residence. Burial was in Edgar cemetery. Sarah Hicks Terre Haute Tribune Friday, November 19, 1909 [contributed by Kim Torp] Mrs. Sarah Hicks Dies Paris, Ill., Nov. 19 -- The death of Mrs. Sarah Hicks occurred Thursday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. C. Clark, on aVnce (sic) avenue. Some few days ago she suffered a stroke of paralysis and never rallied from the shock. The deceased was born in Ohio 86 years ago and came to this county when a child. For several years she lived on a farm south of Vermillion, and after the death of her husband, a few years ago, took up her residence in this city with her daughter, Mrs. Clark. The deceased leaves 3 children, Mrs. Angel Wolfe, of Terre Haute; Sherman Hicks, of Terre Haute, and Mrs. Clark, of Paris. The funeral will be held from the home of Mrs. Clark Sunday afternoon. Charles Owens 23 Feb 1941 submitted by Donna Mae Rhoads at CORNFUSED48@aol.com Charles W. Owens, who would have been 90 years old in April, passed away Sunday afternoon at the home of his son, Dane, in the east part of town, with whom he has resided for the past four years, having been confined to his bed for the past two years. The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Forbes-Hutchins Funeral home in charge of the Rev. F. Arthur Grunewald, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Bearers were Rhue Owens, Richard Vaughn, Lawrence Dyer, Forrest Owens, Ben Hibschman and Richard Saiters. Interment was made in Kansas Fairview cemetery. Mr. Owens, son of Robert and Juliet Davis Owens, was born in Waverly, Mo., April 12, 1851 and passed away at the age of 89 years, 10 months and 11 days. Vera May Shadwell Atterbury McMullen Vera May McMullen, 94, of Paris (Edgar Co IL) , died April 15, 2000, at Monroe Manor Nursing Home in Paris . Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at Agnew Funeral Home in Paris . Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Paris . Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of services today at the funeral home. Mrs. McMullen was born Aug. 11, 1905, in Madison to E.H. and Martha E. McGinnis Shadwell. She was married to Bert Atterbury on March 29, 1929, in Hannibal (Mo) . He preceded her in death in 1970. She was later married to Milton McMullen on Aug. 21, 1978. He preceded her in death. Survivors include four sisters, Madge Nordlund and Jennie Chapman, both of Paris, Enid Crim of Hannibal and Fay Smith of Tucson , Ariz. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe, Edward and John D. Shadwell; and two sisters, Erma Shuck and Lillie Ruth Long. Mrs. McMullen was employed at a Hannibal shoe factory for several years. Contributed by Christine Walters   Mrs. Bertha Regula Bertha Campbell Regula passed away January 11, 1967 at Hinsdale, Illinois.  She was born February 11, 1882 near the Edgar  and Clark county line south of Paris, Illinois, the daughter of Mark and Emma (Breniman) Campbell. She was united in marriage to George J. Regula on September 12, 1907, who passed away in 1931.  to this union were born six children, Mrs. Mildred Turner of Hinsdale, Ill., Carmeita Soucek of Chicago, Ill., Leon of Fentricus, Va., John of Pleasant Valley, New York, Harold of Galesburg, Ill., and Russell of Portsmouth, Va. Her parents and one sister, Ethel McKee and five brothers, Clifford, Burnie, Alaric, Larry, and Eugene have all preceded her in death.  She was a firm beliebver in church activitiees and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Terre Haute, and attended that church in Illinois. She is survived by 6 children, 18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, 2 nephews, Carl McKee of Terre Haute and Forest Campbell of Indianapolis and 1 niece, Betty Campbell; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Bena Ahlers and Stella Shepherd of Terre haute, Ind., and a number of cousins. She was brought to Terre Haute, where graveside services were held at Highland Lawn Cemetery on Friday, January 13, 1967 and she was buried beside her husband Contributed by Linda Seed Nov. 8, 1962 Agnes Leota Campbell Agnes Leota Campbell, 67 years old, daughter of Nelson and Hattie Laufman Campbell, was born on April 14th, 1895 in Edgar County, Illinois, and departed this life in Orange, California, August 26, 1962. She was married to Orville A. Haslitt, November 5, 1913, and to this union were born five children, three boys, Nelville of Compton, Calif., Richard of Costa Mesa, Wendall of Orange; two daughters, Mrs. Numa Burbank of Anaheim, Calif., Mrs. Neva Collier of Orange, Calif.  Her husband, Orville, passed away April 10th, 1962. Four sisters survive her, Mrs. Florence Hedges of orange, Mrs. Grace Weaver of Paris, Ill., Mrs. Clova Weaver of Marshall, Ill., and Mrs. Eleanor Taylor of Dennison, Ill.  A brother, Alvis Leo Campbell preceded her in death April 16, 1918. She leaves nine grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews to mourn her death.  She was a loving devoted wife, and a faithful, affectionate mother.  Agnes was of a sunny, cheerful disposition, and was an inspiration to her many friends.  the minister that conducted her funeral remarked of the times he had called to cheer her, but said that he went away cheered himself, which was so very true of her. Orville and Agnes with their family came to California from Columbus, Ohio in march, 1929.  the family have since resided in Orange.  After the death of her companion four months ago she has made her home with her two daughters. Contributed by Linda Seed Sarah Elizabeth Reid Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Reid, 81, formerly of Edgar County Illinois, died at 3:30 a.m., July 23, 1949 at her home. RR.5, Danville, Illinois. She was born near Horace on March 12, 1868, a daughter of John and Margaret Jane Crockett Brooks. Her husband, James, preceded her in death. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Jesse (Wm.) Goldbach, Danville, Mrs.Jane( Ed) Mullen, Paris, and Mrs. Hazel Kelsheimer, Danville; two brothers, Lewis Brooks, Chrisman, and Tom Brooks, Florida; six grandchildren, six great grandchildren. Funeral rites will be at two o'clock Monday afternoon at Cook and Ward funeral home. Burial at Franklin cemetery County Submitterd by Sharon O. 11-26-1913 Terre Haute Tribune   John Brooks John Brooks Chrisman, IL. Nov. 26, 1913 John Brooks, who was one of the oldest residents in this part of the country, died at the home of his son, James, near here, Friday evening. His death was due to old age. and for several weeks he had been in a critical condition. Mr. Brooks was a native of Barren County, Kentucky., being born in 1830. In 1865 he came to Edgar County, Illinois, where he had since spent his life as a farmer. In 1851 his marriage to Miss Margaret Jane Crockett took place and to this union ten children were born, the mother passing away about eight years ago. The funeral of Mr. Brooks took place Sunday morning from the Franklin church, and burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Submitted by  Sharon O. Timothy Glover Funeral services for two-year timothy Raymond Glover, son of Mr. and Mrs., Delbert W. Glover, who died of a heat stroke Friday, will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow at Cook and Ward Funeral home at Paris, IL. Burial will be in Edgar Cemetery there. The child died after climbing in an auto at the farm home of Mrs. Glover's parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. Ray Jones, near Redmon, Edgar County, where he was unnoticed during the afternoon. the windows were found raised and the child was stumped in the front seat, efforts to revive him failed. Mr.. Glover, a Peoria cigarette salesman, formerly was a varsity basketball player at Bradley University from 1946 to 1945 and was Sparland High School coach one year.   [Peoria Journal Star, pg B8, Sunday, June 29, 1952 - C H. 2007] submitted by  Candi trailshost@mchsi.com Paris, Illinois - November 27, 1915 Mrs. William Hastings died at her home this morning of dropsy.  She had been ill for several months.   She is survived by her husband and five children.  Burial will take place Sunday morning at Edgar cemetery. - Terre Haute Tribune, Sunday November 28th, 1915, Page 2   Paris, Illinois - November 27 - The funeral of the late Asa J. Baber, for forty-five years president of the First National bank here, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon and will probably be the largest ever held here. - Terre Haute Tribune, Sunday November 28th, 1915, Page 2 Bruce McDaniel Paris , Ill., April 11 - Bruce McDaniel, a well-known citizen, died yesterday at his home near Oliver.  Several weeks ago he suffered a slight attack of paralysis and at the time his condition was not considered serious.  It later resulted fatally. - Terre Haute Tribune, 11 April 1914, Page 2 Obit submission for Marion Stewart, long time resident of Edgar County The Republican News Journal Newkirk, Kay, Oklahoma Friday, December, 13, 1912 MARION STEWART DEAD Another Soldier Passes Away The community was shocked this week Tuesday when word was passed around that Marion Stewart, one of the most vigorous of the old soldier boys had passed away. Less than a fortnight ago Dad Stewart as he was commonly called among is friends and comrades was apparently in his usual good health and in the best of spirits. Then came a sudden complication of the bowels which rappidly* grew worse and as a last resort he was compelled to undergo a surgical operation. Marion Stewart was born February 14th, 1843, and only fell short 62 days of living his full allotted time of three score years and ten. The writer was well acquainted with the deceased. He fought bravely for his country way back in the sixties when only a mere lad. He was a man of generous impulses and never forgot the hospitable ways of the pioneer. The stranger, even though a beggar never failed to find food and shelter if he sought it at his hands. He had borne adversity bravely and enjoyed prosperity. He had filled the various relations of life, as son, husband, father, brother, friend, and filled them well. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev F. D. Stevick, assisted by Revs Browne and Ammons, officiating. Donated by: Jean Conover Blaney   Notes: