BUBBY ADAMS - 39 of New Canton, IL died Monday night, December 5, 2005 from injuries sustained in a single vehicle accident on the Barry-New Canton blacktop south of Barry. Bubby was born November 7, 1966 in Wilmington, OH to Edsel R. and Yvonne Brown Adams. He married Sherry Rutherford June 25, 1983 in Lakeland, FL and she survives. Mr. Adams worked as a mechanic at Neal Tire in Pittsfield. He was an avid NASCAR fan with Dale Earnhart Sr. and Jr. as his favorite drivers. Bubby enjoyed helping his friends, fishing and shooting pool. He liked doing carpentry work and loved playing music on the bass guitar and drums. He enjoyed playing sports and especially loved playing with his kids. Mr. Adams also loved history and John Wayne movies. Survivors include his wife Sherry, and his mother Yvonne Brown of New Canton. Bubby had two sons, Kelly Adams of New Canton and Robert Adams of New London, MO and one grandson Noah Bradley Adams. A sister Lisa Humphrey of Hannibal, MO also survives along with two nieces and two nephews. Memorial services will be held Thursday, December 8, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry, IL., with Bert Sapp officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded as per his wishes. Memorials may be made to his grandson's education fund. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling arrangements

EDNAH LATHROP (ALLYN) ADAMS - Died - At Pittsfield, on Sabbath morning, the 23rd inst., Mrs. Ednah Adams, in the 78th year of her age. Mrs. A was the widow of the late James Adams, of Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York. After the death of her husband, she came to this town, about three years since, to reside with her children. For more than 2 years she had been a member of the Baptist church in Stephentown. Mrs A. was a conselent (?), exemplary, devoted Christian. She was remarkable for the simplicity and strenghth of her faith in Jesus Christ. In every time of her trial, her sole reliance, for herself and for her friends, was in her Redeemer She died like one falling asleep. " Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
Contributed by Jana Countryman - from her World Connect Website (Pike County Free Press. Thursday, August 26,1846)

ELIZABETH A. (BALLARD) ADAMS - In this place on the 16th ins., Mrs. Elizabeth A. ADAMS, age 24, the wife of George W. Adams. She was most severely burned in the dreadful accident in this town on the evening of the August 4. She was a member of the Congregational Church in this place for more than four years. She left an affectionate husband, 2 children and a large circle of relations and friends to mourn her loss.
Contributed by Mindy Doellman from the Pike County Journal 23 August 1860

NORVIN L. ADAMS , 90 of Pittsfield, died Friday, May 27, 2005 at the Pittsfield Healthcare Facility. Born March 12,1915 at Fulton, MO, he was a son of Henry Adams nd Ada F. Massey Adams. He married Carmalite Shoemaker Oct.24,1942 at Bowling Green, MO. and she survives. He was a veteran of WWII serving his country in the Army attaining the rank of corporal. He worked for over 20 years as a maintenance man for the Illinois State Police Dist 20 in Pittsfield. He was a non denominational Christian. He enjoyed woodworking, collecting geodes, and singing. Survivors: his wife Carmalite of Pittsfield, two sons, Norvin (wife Janie) L. Adams Jr. of Winchester, IL., David M. Adams of Pittsfield, 2 grandsons Norvin Adams III, and Clifton Ky Adams and a half brother Harold "Cutter" Meeks of Centralia, MO. Preceded by a son Gary K. Adams, three brothers, Henry, Clarence, and Ernie, two sisters, Tressie and Magnolia Adams and two half brothers, Jessee and Julius Meeks. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial where military honors will be at McCord Cemetery in Perry,IL. by Pittsfield American Legion Post 152

RICHARD ADDIS - The death of Richard Addis, father of W.H. Addis occured this morning at 2 o'clock at the residence of his son 463 S. Water St. (Decatur). He was 83 years of age and had been ill a number of months, besides being deaf and almost totally blind. He was the last of a family of 7, his sister passing away in New Jersey a short time ago at age 98. His mother died at the age of 94. Mr. Addis was a farmer but had not been able to do anything for 20 years. He was a member of the Methodist church and attended regularly until he lost his hearing. He was born in Warren Co NJ August 10, 1806. He moved to IL with his parents in 1826 locating at Pittsfield, Pike Co. He was united in marriage to Sarah M. Davis, moving to Fulton County in 1827. In 1868 he moved to Omaha, Nebraska returning to Decatur in 1888 to resume his residence with his son W.H. Addis. He is the father of 11 children, with five surviving; H.C. of San Jose CA; A.D. of Lincoln NE; W.H. of Decatur and Mrs. Ellen Calloway of Los Angeles. His wife died in August 1868.
The Decatur Republican 14 March 1889

GEORGE I. AKERS , 62, of Pittsfield, died Friday, January 7, 2005 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Born September 29, 1942 near El Dara in Derry Twp., Pike Co., IL, she was a daughter of Everett and Pearl Lynch Shade. She married Robert Dale Akers October 28, 1961 at the Congregational Church in Pittsfield by the Rev. Kent Sanderson. He survives. Joyce had worked at the Brown Shoe Factory and the Corner Pantry both in Pittsfield. She enjoyed square dancing, playing pitch, fishing and vacationing in Branson and the Ozarks. She especially loved being with her family and her husband Dale. Survivors include her mother Mrs. Pearl Shade of Pittsfield, her husband Dale of Pittsfield, two daughters Mrs. Gary (Wanda) Palmer of Pittsfield and Mrs. Phillip (Terrie) Chenoweth of Pleasant Hill, IL., a sister Mrs. Harold (Margea) Kleinlein of St. Louis, MO, four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by her father Everett Shade, four brothers, Ed, Harold, Paul and Floyd Shade and a nephew Daryl Kleinlein. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Linda Peyla, Pastor of the United Methodist Church in Pittsfield officiating. Burial will be at the Samuel-Taylor Cemetery at Rockport, IL. Friends may call at the Niebur Funeral Home on Monday from 5 till 8 p.m.

ROBERT DALE AKERS , 68 of Pittsfield, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. He was born Sept. 12,1940 in Nebo to Benjamin and Ruth Chappel Akers. He married Joyce Ann Shade Oct. 29, 1961 in the Congregational Church in Pittsfield, and she preceded him in death Jan. 7, 2005. Mr. Akers was an auto mechanic in Detroit , and also worked for Skelgas, Smith Oil Company, and Jennings Amoco. He enjoyed fishing, listening to country music, playing Pitch, and always working on cars both at home and at work. His first job was at the Detroit Market and Channens' Auto Supply. He worked for Farm and Home until his retirement. Survivors include two daughters, Wanda (Gary) Palmer of Pittsfield and Terrie (Phillip) of Pleasant Hill, Chenoweth of Louisiana, Mo.; four grandchildren, Aaron (fiancé, Jennifer Powell) Chenoweth, Ashley (Scott) Elliott, Robbie Palmer and Betsy Palmer (Brandon Thomas); one great grandchild, BreeAnn Chenoweth and another due to arrive Dec. 24 two step grandchildren, Cassidy and MaKinley Powell; one sister, Ruth VaLue of Pleasant Hill, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Joyce in 2005, five brothers, Don, Vernon, Bud, Ronald, and Hubert Akers, and one sister, Louise Knox. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, with Rev. Tom Wilber officiating. Burial was at the Samuel Taylor Cemetery, Rockport. Visitation was held Monday, Sept. 7 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials may be made to Blessing Hospice of Pike County.
Contributed by Billie Browning

DALLAS D. AKIN , 84, of the Barry Community Care Center in Barry and formerly Griggsville, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009. He was born Nov. 1, 1924 near Fish Hook to the late Mark B. and Florence Witt Akin. He married Lucille Mae Breuer May 29, 1946 in Sheridan and she preceded him in death Sept. 17, 2003. Surviving are one daughter, Linda Akin of Griggsville; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Akin of Griggsville; nieces and nephews, Elaine Hobson of Griggsville, Judy Zeller of Jacksonville, Donna Hays of Cathedral City, Calif., Charles Akin, Jr. of Rushville, Dean Akin of Galesburg, Larry Akin of Knoxville, Gene Lackscheide of Virden and Delbert Lackscheide of Franklin; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; three sisters, Lorene Lachscheide, Marie Hays; and five brothers, Charles Akin, Harold Akin, Thurman Akin, and twin brother, Dealas Akin, as well as Laura Martha Akin and Ernest Witt Akin in infancy. Dallas was also preceded by his beloved dog, Petie, who was at his side for 12 years. He was a graduate of Maplewood High School in Camp Point. Following high school and during the war, Dallas worked at the Curtis-Wright airplane factory in Columbus, Ohio. Dallas later farmed in Dekalb County, for 35 years and was known for the care he took in his farm machinery and livestock and proud of his antique trucks and tractors. He moved back to Pike County in 1985. He was a member of the Camp Point Methodist Church in Camp Point. He was also member of the Farm Bureau in Dekalb County as well as the Pike County Farm Bureau. He loved wildlife, and especially birds. He enjoyed feeding them and listening to them. Dallas also loved to read, especially western novels. He also enjoyed playing cards, gardening and fishing. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Burial will be in Hinman Cemetery near Griggsville.
Contributed by Billie Browning

MAGGIE (SMITH) GRIFFITH ALA was born Aug. 12, 1893 in Atlas, IL and died Feb.11, 1985 in Lancaster , CA. Burial was in Pittsfield West Cemetery , Pittsfield , IL . She married first Clifford Griffith on Apr 29, 1913 in Louisiana , Mo. and second Judson Ala (date and place not stated). Both husbands preceded her in death. Her parents were John and Laura Sealock Smith. She was a former Pittsfield, IL resident and is survived by two sons: Russell Griffith of Buena Park, CA and Howard Griffith of Newport News, VA; five daughters: Frances King of Lancaster, CA, Pauline Stafford of Yorktown, VA, Catherine Latta of Hannibal, Doris Elliott of Las Vegas, NV, and Helen Ator of Pekin; one step-son: Tom Ala of Pekin; 25 grand, 48 great-grand, 15 great-great-grand and eight great-great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by two brothers and one son.

VERA D. (SMITH) ALBRIGHT , 72, of Hannibal, died at 9:50 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006, at Hannibal Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Smith Funeral Home & Chapel in Hannibal. Pastor Brenda Culp will officiate. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today, Dec. 4, at Smith Funeral Home & Chapel. Vera was born Aug. 3, 1934, in Pleasant Hill, Ill., a daughter of Raymond O. and Mina F. Herron Smith. She was formerly married to Robert Henry Abright Sr. Survivors include three daughters, Roberta Elliott, Mary Abright and Dora LaFond, all of Hannibal; four sons, John Abright, Bill Abright, Ronnie Abright and Robert Abright, all of Hannibal; 11 grandchildren, Brian Elliott, Amanda Abright, Bethany LaFond, Joshua Kitchen, Jeffrey Elliott, Latisha Adams, Joseph LaFond, Timothy Abright, Kevin Elliott, Channelle LaFond and Yasmine Elliott; two great- grandchildren, Alexis Elliott and Skilar Ward; a stepbrother, Duane Smith of Nebo, Ill., and a special friend of 27 years, Charles Nelson of Hannibal. She was preceded in death by a son, Riman Wesley Abright; three brothers, June Smith, Ronald "Red" Smith and Bill Smith; and a son-in-law, Marvin A. Elliott. Mrs. Abright worked for Stark Bros. Nursery in Louisiana and International Shoe Co. in Hannibal, and was a homemaker. She was a Christian by faith. Memorial gifts may be made to the family, in care of Smith Funeral Home & Chapel. Pallbearers will be Kevin Elliott, Tony Houston, Joseph LaFond, Cheyenne LaFond, Jeffrey Elliott and Brian Elliott. Honorary pallbearers will be Shawn Williams and Kevin Ward.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

LUKE A. ALFANO , 85, of Pittsfield, IL died on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at 3:45 A.M. at the Pittsfield Manor, Pittsfield, IL. He was born on December 3, 1919, in Rockford, IL to Dominic and Veda Borden Alfano. He married Betty Smith on February 24, 1951 in Rockford, IL. He attended the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene. He was a Teamster Truck Driver for Rockford Blacktop Construction Company, Rockford, IL. Luke served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Rockford American Legion Post. Luke was a Golden Glove Champion Boxer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Bingo, and going to the Cardinal Inn for coffee. He loved his dog “Buddy.” He also enjoyed cooking for his family’s get-togethers and his nieces and nephews. Survivors: His wife Betty of Pittsfield, IL, Two brothers: Barney (Josie) Alfano, of Rockford, IL and Joe (Ann) Alfano, of Rockford, IL. One sister: Frances DeVito of Bloomington, New Jersey. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother: Frank Alfano. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 26, 2005 at the Niebur Funeral Home at 7:30 P.M. with Rev. John Ruzich officiating. Military rites by the Pittsfield Post 152. at 7:30 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2005 with family meeting friends from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. Memorials are to the Pike County Animal Shelter, Pittsfield, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded as per his wishes following the services.. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL is handling arrangements.

HAZEL (LEWTON) GRAY ALFS , 90, of New Canton, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born Sept. 21, 1908 in rural Hull, a daughter of Harry B. and Jessie (Gudgel) Lewton. She first married David B. Gray in Feb. 1928. He preceded her in death in Sept. 1955. Later she married Robert E. Alfs in Jan. 1967. He preceded her in death in Jan. 1992. Survivors include 2 sons, David W. Gray of Lewisburg, Pa., and Robert L. Gray of Elk Grove, Calif,; 2 stepdaughters, Martha Madarasz of New Canton and Johanna Bruns of Winchester; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sister, Mabel Fleer and Florence Hampsmire and 2 stepsons, Archie B. Gray and Charles R. Gray. Mrs. Gray was a 50 year plus member of the Order of Eastern Star. She attended New Canton United Methodist Church and was a partner in D.B. Gray Co., of Hull for many years. Visitation is Friday, Feb. 12 from 6-8 p.m. in New Canton United Methodist Church. Burial is at Kinderhook Cemetery.

CARL ALLEN , 66, of Liberty, formerly of Griggsville and Quincy, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He was born March 16, 1942, in Griggsville to Kline Lozell and Mildred Pauline (Putnam) Allen. They preceded him in death. He married Betty Jean Galloway, Jan. 20, 1961, in Griggsville. She preceded him in death June 25, 2007. He is survived by one son, Carl D. Allen, Jr., of Liberty; three grandchildren, Ethan Allen, Dusty Peters and Elizabeth Miller; two great-grandchildren, Jordyn and Austin Miller; one sister, JoAnn Myers, of Rockport; a son-in-law, Sidney Barrett of Barry; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Jeanette Lynn Barrett; and one brother, James Allen. Mr. Allen was an avid gardener and hunter. He was a member of United Auto Workers Local 201. He dearly loved his family and friends. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral
Contributed by Billie Browning

CARROLL ALLEN age 80, of Misson, Texas and formerly of Griggsville, Ill. died Monday (May 10, 2004) at Comfort House in McAllen, Texas. He was born June 21, 1923 in Pearl, Ill. son of the late Harry and Lula Ames Allen. He married Vivian Hillig on August 3, 1946 and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Betty Craven and husband Bill and Carolyn DeJaynes and husband Frank all of Griggsville, Ill.; one son Rick Allen and wife Debbie of Griggsville, Ill.; seven grandchildren, Wendy Hartlieb and husband Chris of Highland, Il., Todd DeJaynes and wife Cindy of Springfield, Il., Tasha Miethe and husband Josh of Champaign, Il., and Darin Craven and wife Pollee, Shane Allen and wife Shona, Ricky Allen, and Hayley Martin and husband Doug all of Griggsville, Il.; eight great-grandchildren, Geoffrey and Hannah Hartlieb of Highland, Il., William DeJaynes of Springfield, Il., and Dryden and Francesca Craven, Austin Allen, and Sheldan and Sage Martin all of Griggsville, Il.; two sisters, Vera Gregory of Lowden, Il., and Margie Donithan and husband Earl of Worden, Il.; a sister-in-law Norma Lee Allen of Pittsfield, Il.; five brothers, Dan Allen and wife Margaret of Jacksonville, Il., Jerry Allen and wife Mary and Homer Allen and wife Betty all of Griggsville, Il., Myrel Allen and wife Cheryl of Camden, Il., and Dale Allen of Rushville, Il.; a brother-in-law, Ron Wagner of Versailles, Il.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Linda Wagner; and four brothers, Clayton, Oren, Bob, and Dick Allen. Mr. Allen was a 32 year employee of Illinois Rural Electric retiring in 1978. He was very active in Boy Scouts at the local and district level, receiving the Silver Beaver Award presented by the Cherokee District in 1979. Carroll and his wife had resided in Texas for the past several years. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday (May 18, 2004) at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Il. with Rev. Earl Clagg officiating. Burial will be in Griggsville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday (May 17, 2004) at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Comfort House of McAllen, Tx. or to the Sandy Jo Funk Hospice Program in Harlingen, Tx. both care of the funeral home.

NORMA (BINNS) ALLEN , 77 of Pittsfield, died Saturday morning, August 20, 2005 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. from injuries sustained in an auto accident near Perry, IL. on Friday, August 19, 2005 Born in Pittsfield on November 23,1927, she was a daughter of Raymond and Celo Chamberlain Binns. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1947 and then married Clayton L. Allen on February1,1947 in Pittsfield and he preceded her on November 23,1988. She attended the Detroit Christian Church, was very active in the Pike Co. Senior Citizens, a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post 152 Auxiliary. She loved to read, growing and tending to her flowers and was very active in organizing her class reunion. She had worked in early years at Apps Grocery in Pittsfield and she was retired as customer service rep at Pittsfield Wal-Mart. Survivors: a son Gary Allen of Shawnee,KA., 2 grandchildren, Nathan and Julie Allen both of Quincy,IL.. and 2 great grandchildren DeyDey and Kennedy and a step-father, Wayne McDannald, Pittsfield, IL. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Detroit Christian Church in Detroit with Bro. Jason Smith officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield. Friends may call at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 after 4 p.m.

VASHTI (HOLT) ALLEN - b: 28 Jan 1896, Golden City, MO; d: 27 Feb 1983, Jacksonville IL; bu.: Pittsfield, IL; m: Truman W. Allen, Sr. fa: James Holt; mo: Catherine Metzger. Husband preceded in death in 1951. Resident of the Barton W. Stone Christian Home, Jacksonville, IL; formerly of Pittsfield, IL Survived by a granddaughter.
Contributed by Leslie Morris

DAVID ALLENSWORTH - 53, of New Canton, Ill., died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005, near El Dara, Ill., due to injuries sustained in a helicopter crash. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry, Ill. Bert Sapp and Becky Clark will officiate. Burial will be at Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport, Ill. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 30, at the funeral chapel. There will be a lunch for family and friends at the Community of Christ Church in New Canton following services. Mr. Allensworth was born March 6, 1952, in Hannibal to Herman and Geneva Vaughn Allensworth. He was married to Barbara Cooper on June 24, 1988, in Hannibal. She survives. Other survivors include his parents of New Canton; his wife, Barb, of New Canton; a daughter, Mrs. Rob (Melissa) Baier of Sugar Grove, Ill.; two stepchildren, Mrs. Todd (Cindy) DeJaynes and Mathew Collard, both of Springfield, Ill.; three sisters, Cynthia Allensworth of St. Louis, and Belinda Allensworth and Lori Brown, both of New Canton; a nephew, Nick; one great-niece; and a stepgrandson, Will. Mr. Allensworth was a farmer in the Derry and Pleasant Vale townships and worked as a crop adjuster for Country Companies. He was also area manager for Ag Sources of Nevada, Iowa, and president of Allensworth Aviation Inc. He graduated from West Pike High School in 1970, and attended Bailey Technical School in St. Louis. He was a member of the Pike County Emergency Corps for 30 years and was a member of the New Canton United Methodist Church, the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Hermie was a certified scuba diver and a member of the New Canton Area Raceway. He enjoyed dressing up at Halloween and was known locally as "Mo-Mo," the monster.

   
Lawrence C. and Elva (Gallaher) Allensworth