LENIELS M. (BOOTS) DANIELS 83, of Pleasant Hill, died at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 1999, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Mrs. Daniels was born Jan 21, 1916, in Summer Hill, a daughter of John William and Bertha Howell Boots. She married William Ernest Motley in 193IE4. He died in 1948. She married Alvin Daniels in 1955. He died in 1966. Mrs. Daniels had been an employee of the Pleasant Hill Garment Factory. She enjoyed sewing and was a member of Pleasant Hill Christian Church. Survivors include one son, Dudley (wife Alice) Motley of Pittsfield; one daughter, Beverly Worthen of Granite City; two step-daughters, Charlotte Hirst of Mexico, Mo, and Cherlyn Boots of Louisiana, Mo.; 2 brothers, Leslie Boots of Jacksonville and Donald Boots of Missouri; 3 sisters, Opal Motley of Rockport, Frances Buchanan of Frankfort, Mo., and Mary Conner of Louisiana, Mo; 7 grandchildren, 6 stepgrandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Mrs. Daniels was preceded in death by an infant son, William Ernest Motley Jr; a son, Dennis Motley; 2 brothers, Lloyd and Walter Boots; and 2 sisters, Susie Grimsley and Maxine Cole. Funeral Services were Saturday at 2 p.m. at Ward-Lummis funeral home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Eldon Cook. Burial was at Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport. Memorials may be made to Samuel Taylor cemetery or the charity or organization of the donors’ choice.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas

ESTHER L. DARK 79, of Pittsfield died Thursday, July 31, 2008 at the Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Pittsfield. She was born Sept. 14, 1928 in Maysville to George Everett and Caine Caroline Claus Hammitt. She married Charles R. Dark, Jr. Sept. 28, 1946 in Pittsfield, and he preceded her in death June 24, 2008. She was a homemaker who enjoyed crossword puzzles, soli­taire, and her animals. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include a son, Jeff (wife Crystal) Dark, Jacksonville; two daughters, Jeanie Pults, Beardstown and Jeannette (husband, Donald) Pults, Nebo; five grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Preceded by a brother, Donald Hammitt; a sister, Harriett Trudell; and three great-grandchildren, Shawn Chandler, Zachary Pults and Brandon Reveal. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 4, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield with burial at the Gray Cemetery, New Salem. Visitation was held Monday, Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are to the family. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the services.
Contributed by Billie Browning

MILDRED JUNE WAGGONER HARPOLE DARNELL born 30 Jun1924, Pike Co., Il; died 15Apr1985, Pleasant Hill , Il ; burial in Crescent Heights Cemetery , Pleasant Hill , Il married 1) Fred M. Waggoner; and 2) Cecil Darnell father: Edward Harpole; mother: Irene Smith Both husbands preceded in death. Survived by her mother: Mrs. Irene Dabney of Pleasant Hill ; a son: Robert Waggoner of Granite City ; four grandchildren; three brothers: Charles T. Dabney and Stanley J. Harpole, both of Quincy, and Edward G. Harpole of O'Fallon, Mo.

C.C. DAVENPORT , an old and respected citizen of Baylis, died Wednesday of paralysis, caused by an attack of the grip. he was a native of Virginia and moved to Baylis in 1878. He was a brother-in-law of the late Lewis Angle of Barry. He leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Isaac H. Walling, of Baylis., surviving him. He became dangerously ill last Saturday and his grandson Lewis Walling and Wm. El Walling, of Minneapolis, were telegraphed for and arrived Monday evening. Mr. Davenport was a carpenter and built many fine dwelling houses in Pike county during the past twenty years.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - The Quincy Daily Journal Friday April 21, 1899 page 2

FRANK DAVIS - Died at the residence of his parents at Blaine, Kansas, March 19th, 1879, Frank son of C.G. and S. Davis, in the 27th year of his age. Deceased was born in Barry, Illinois, in the year 1852, and removed with his parents to Kansas about three years ago. A kind and dutiful son, an affectionate brother, he was beloved and respected by all who knew him. The deathly grasp of quick consumption seemed to have marked him for its victim. In spite of his strong constitution he was prostrated on a bed of sickness. Though he suffered much, not a word of complaint, fell from his lips.
Barry Adage April 9 1879

GAIL DAVIS 53, of Pearl, died , Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. He was born Aug. 15,1954 in Pittsfield, the son of Mary Blish and Robert Davis. He is survived by his mother, Maly Blish, of Pittsfield; three daughters: Michelle (David) Minor, LaDonna (Brian) Pelfrey, and Amy (Justin) Workman; four grandchildren, Makayla and Logan Minor, and Madison and Isabella Workman, all of Nicholasville, Ky.; a stepson Shannon (Marty) Hausey of Ohio; and three step grandchildren; one brother, Larry Davis of Alton; three sisters, Becky (Dan) Rauch of Rapid City, Mich., Sherrie Haggard of Ashland City, Tenn. and Connie Thomas of Pittsfield; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his special friend, Lone McDaniels of Pearl. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Karen Davis; two brothers, Kevin Carter and Jimmy Blish; his dad, Robert Davis; and his grandparents, Frank and Lillian Carter and Virgil and Daisy Davis. To know Gail was to love him. He was a devoted son, brother, a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His love for hunting and playing the lot­tery was surpassed by his love for his family. He's known by his friends and family as the "friendliest guy in Pike County." He could lighten even the darkest of days. Our only peace is in the knowledge that while he was loved deeply on earth he is now in the rest of God's unfailing love. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the Grace Baptist Church, Pittsfield with Pastor Gary Dice officiating. Burial will be following at the Miller Cemetery, Pearl. Visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5-8 p.m. at the Grace Baptist Church, Pittsfield. Memorials are sug­gested to the Gail Davis Memorial Fund in care of the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
Contributed by Billie Browning

JAMES G. DAVIS was born in Pike County, May 2, 1882 and died at El Dara, Aug. 17, 1917, aged 35 years and 3 months. He has spent his life in the county where he was born, excepting only a few years in Quincy. He was married to Miss Minnie Hoskins, Sept. 9,1903. To this union have been born two sons and three daughters; Marvin 13, Gladys 11, Rosamond 9, Barbara 7, and Ellis 2. Beside the bereaved family there are left to mourn their loss, a father, mother, three brothers, two sisters and a host of relatives and friends. He was a loving husband, a kind and indulgent father and a good citizen and all who knew him extend their sympathy to the family. He became a member of the Christian Church when a young man. The funeral was held at the Christian Church Sunday morning conducted by his pastor, J.D. Dabney, assisted by Rev. J.D. Shook. The burial took place at Barry, Sunday.
Barry Adage 17 August 1917

RITA DAVIS , 72, died July 5 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. She fractured a hip in a fall, had successful surgery, but contracted pneumonia, and died six days after her accident. Rita was born in Evergreen Park, to Earl W. and Loretta G. (Walter) Pitts. She attended Catholic schools on Chicago's South Side and graduated in 1957 from Little Company of Mary School of Nursing. She married Jon L Davis that same year in Reynosa, Mexico, and they embarked on a 29-year career of travels, living in eight states and Belgium and Germany where she was the lead volun­teer at the Bitburg AB Hospital. Her hus­band survives her at the family home in Albuquerque, NM, their 23rd address. Rita is also survived by a son, Michael, and his children, Drew, Madison, and Michael; daughter, Catherine Davis- Query (Bryan) and their son Davis all of Albuquerque; daughter, Laurie, of Orlando, FL; Laurie's son Spec4 Michael Foster (Ehelen) of Fort Lee, Va. (currently deployed to Iraq,) their daugh­ter, Bella, and Ehelen's sons, D'Metrious and Malachi. She is also survived by her brother, Robert Pitts (Dolores) of Rolling Meadows; a sister-in-law, Gwendolyn (Davis) Stilwell (Johnson) of Pittsfield; 14 nieces and nephews. She was pre­ceded in death by her parents and her sister, Muriel Bretz. Cremation has taken place. A Davis family luncheon was held in Pittsfield at the Stilwell home July 6, a family and friends memorial was held at the Albuquerque Hilton July 11, and a memorial Mass will be held at St. Colette Parish in Rolling Meadows, Aug. 23. Another Mass will be held in her memory Aug. 15 at St. Mary's Parish in Pittsfield, Col. Davis' original home. Rita was a doting grandmother and will be missed by her wonderful tribe of grandchildren. She was also an animal lover and donations to the Animal Humane Society of New Mexico at 615 Virginia, Albuquerque, NM 87108 would have been her choice of memorial.
Contributed by Billie Browning

ROBERT BURTON DAVIS , age 21, of Marceline, Ill. and formerly of Perry, Ill. died Tuesday (January 4, 2005) at his residence. He was born June 17, 1983 in Pittsfield, Ill. son of Ronald and Donna M. Smith Davis. Surviving are his parents, mother Donna Davis of Perry, Ill. and father Ronald Davis of Meredosia, Ill.; a brother, Ray Davis of Perry, Ill.; a special friend Jessica Clayton and their son Christian James and his half-sister, Elizabeth Renea; maternal grandmother, Dorothy Smith of Perry, Ill.; paternal grandmother, Dora Davis of Pittsfield, Ill.; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Forrest Davis; paternal grandfather, Burton Smith. Robert was a 2001 graduate of Griggsville-Perry High School and was a 2003 graduate of John Wood Community College Ag Center in Perry, Ill. He enjoyed playing softball, hunting, fishing and demo derby?s. But his greatest love was spending time with friends and family. He was a member of Perry United Methodist Church and a member of the Perry Fire Department. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday (January 7, 2005) at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Ill. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery in Perry, Ill.

OLIVER R. DEAN , son of Henry E., and Mary L. Dean, was born in Griggsviile, April 7th, 1859. (Died 8 December 1886). He was converted about three years since, under the labors of Rev. J. A. Kumler, and united with the M. E. Church. In conversing with a friend in reference to his Christian experience, he said, "I was held back a long time by the influence of my young friends and the night that I left them for the altar of prayer, two of them caught hold of me, and said ‘Don’t go, don't go.' I turned and said, Yes, I am going, and you had better come too.” He said he felt that if he did not give himself to God then he never would. That it was the last call of the Spirit to him. He went and literally fell down at the altar. It was said by one who noticed his coming, that if he had had two more steps to take he would not have reached it. Not long after his conversion he bad a severe spell of sickness, and frequent attacks of the same disease ever after. On the 6th of last June, he was taken more violently than ever, and continued to suffer, ­and waste away, until the 8th of December at half-past 7 p. m., his spirit was released and his poor, tired body was at rest. In the afternoon before he died he said to his friends, "I going now, farewell, and taking each by the hand bid them farewell and all promised to meet him in heaven.
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

ROBERT DEMPSEY , 78, died Aug. 3, 2008, at the St. John's Hospital Hospice, Springfield. He was born May 4, 1930 in St. Mary's Hospital, Quincy to John Orville and Genevieve Marie Ohnemus Dempsey. He married Dolores J. Dittmer Oct. 18, 1952 at St. Edwards Church, Mendon and she sur­vives. He was employed as a Bulldozer Operator for Dempsey Excavation, Moor Man Mfg. Co- Feed and Sales Mgr., Kamar Mfg. Co.-Pole Building Salesman, Tate Cheese Co., Valley City, Evan's Mfg. Home Sales, Tax Assessor for Pike and several of the Townships and Niebur Funeral Home. Robert served his country in the Navy Reserve. Robert and family moved to Pittsfield from McDonough Co. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pittsfield. He was a member of the Pike County Fair Board 1961-2003, serving as President 1968-2003. Member of Pittsfield Steak Club, President IL Assoc. of Agricultural Fairs for two - years, Taught Jr. Newman class­es to High School Students for eight years. Promoted Jr. Talent Contest from County to State of IL Fair. Served Pittsfield City Council for 8 years. Charter member of the Pike County Dance Club. Survivors include his wife, Dolores Dempsey; two sons,Mark (Denise) Dempsey of Springfield; Jeffrey (Sally) Dempsey of Troy; three daughters, Jane (Rodney) Fralicx, Riverside, Marti Jo (Daniel) Peasley, Burlington, Iowa, Annie (Mike) Baker, Jacksonville; one sister, Marge Hull (Cyrus deceased), Quincy; 11 grandchildren Katie (Mike) Brendel, St. Louis, Mo., Abbie Fralicx, Riverside, Lesley (Joe) Dillard, Jacksonville, Maranda Dempsey, Springfield, Kelsey and Joe Peasley, Burlington, Iowa, Andrea, Laura and John Dempsey of Troy; two step grandchildren, Jennifer Blair, Jacksonville and Mike Blair of Springfield; and one great-grand­son, Dawson Dillard; and nieces and nephews. Preceded by his parents, two grandsons, John Michael and Michael Paul Dempsey. Funeral services will be held at the St. Mary's Catholic Church Friday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m. with burial at the West Cemetery, Pittsfield. Visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 7, 4-8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug.7, the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
Contributed by Billie Browning

FRANK DEHART age 84, of Griggsville, Ill. died late Wednesday evening (Aug. 31, 2005) at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Ill. He was born August 5, 1921 in Griggsville, Ill. son of the late James Earl and Ina Pearl Davis Dehart. Surviving are three sisters, Mary Martin of Barry, Ill., May Brierton and husband Henry of Mt. Sterling, Ill. and Helen Ward of Garden Grove, California; a sister-in-law, Marie Dehart of Griggsville, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, James Dehart; and brother-in-laws, Arthur Martin & Eldon Ward; one niece, Donna Evans. Mr. Dehart was a graduate of Griggsville High School and was an avid outdoorsman. He was a former typesetter for the county paper, had worked for the Griggsville Feed Mill, in the apple orchards, as well as Wolfley Fertilizer. He was a veteran of W.W. II serving in the U.S. Army spending 15 months in France & Germany with Company A 370th Medical Battalion. He was a member of the Griggsville American Legion Post. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 4, 2005) at the Griggsville Cemetery in Griggsville, Ill. where graveside military rites will be conducted by the Griggsville American Legion Post #213.

FRANK ELIJAH DICKINSON , the subject of this sketch, was born at Griggsville Landing, November 29, 1852, and lived nearly all his life in Griggsville. About a year ago he was affected with a distressing cough. On the 30th of last November he left home with the inten­tion of going south, thinking that in a milder climate he would experience relief. On reaching St. Louis he changed his mind, not fearing any fatal termination of his disease, and as he had been possessed for a long time of the idea of becoming a machinist, and knowing that he could obtain a position in the machine shop of William Derring, Chica­go, he went thither, and at once commenced work. On the 24th ult. he was taken sick with pneumonia. He was very low for sev­eral days, but on the 31st seemed to rally and appeared a great deal better, conversing calmly and rationally with his father, who had arrived in response to a telegram. Next morning he died at a quarter to 8 o'clock. As the New Year was ushered in bringing joy and gladness to many hearts, our young, friend peacefully passed away and the New Year brought sorrow and grief into one home. In a great city and among strangers, he found friends. Every aid and assistance was tendered him by his fellow-workmen in the shops, the lady at whose house he boarded, and others mentioned in another column. His lifeless body arrived here Sunday morning, and his remains were buried from his father's residence on Monday at 11 o’ clock. Rev. S. M. Wilcox officiated at the house, after which the remains were escorted to the cemetery by the Ancient Order of United workmen. The services at the grave were conducted according to the beautiful and impressive ritual of that order. De­ceased had long been a member of Miller Lodge of this place, mid was held in such high esteem, that, although a young man, he had enjoyed the highest offices of the lodge, having served during the last term as Past Master Workman. Several brethren from Pittsfield and Perry were in attendance. His parents will receive $2,000 from this order; thus do we see the practical charity of this order and the good it accomplishes. Frank was a young man well respected in this community; of good habits and morals, he was quite devoted to his mother and younger sister, and exerted himself to make them comfortable, and was always guided by the laudable ambition to elevate himself and his condition in life. He was very well liked in social circles and will be greatly missed. We can say of him, he will be re­membered for his kind acts and goodness, and his faults lie gently as
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

JAMES DIGBY , victim of the runaway accident mentioned in last week's Adage, died frthe viom his injuries at the residence of J.R. Williams at about 10 o'clock on Sunday. He remained conscious from the time of the accident, and his symptoms did not betoken anything dangerous until Sunday morning, when it became apparent to those at his bedside that his end was drawing nigh. He freely conversed with friends who called to see him during his illness and frequently signified his willingness to die. Mr. Digby was born at Great Stanbridge Hall, near Rochford, England Aug. 30, 1810, and emigrated to this country in 1832, locating at Troy, NY, where he followed the occupation of a miller. In 1833 he came to Illinois, locating at Atlas, and in this county, and assuming charge of the Rockport Mills. From Atlas he removed to St. Louis in 1835, and again engaged in his profession, but soon after returning to Illinois and began farming in Pleasant Vale twp. In 1848 he came to Barry and engaged in merchandising for nearly four years, when he purchased the farm on which he has resided. Mr. Digby buried three wives and six children, and only leaving one surviving son, Henry Digby, and a sister and two brothers to mourn his death. His funeral services were held at the Baptist church on Tuesday, Rev. Niles Kinne officiating, and were attended by many friends of the deceased."

LUCINDA DIGBY , Died at Barry, on the 7th of Aug., Lucinda, wife of James DIGBY, and daughter of Joseph JACKSON, aged thirty two. Mrs. D. had been for many years a consistent member of the Baptist denomination, and has left a bereaved husband, two children, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, yea, sayith the Spirit, for they rest from their labors, and their works do follow them."
Pike County Free Press "Tidbits" 1846 - 1857

WILLIAM J. DILLON , age 77, of the Pittsfield HealthCare Center in Pittsfield, Ill. and formerly of Griggsville, Ill. and Havana, Ill. died Monday afternoon (April 12, 2004) at the HealthCare Center. He was born May 9, 1926 in Havana, Ill. son of the late Howard F. and Mabel Clanin Dillon. He married Marjorie Elizabeth Cooper in 1952 and she survives. Also surviving is one sister, Margaret Spilker of Havana, Il.; two brothers, Howard Dillon of Florida and Alonzo Dillon of Petersburg, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Mike Dillon; and one sister, Mary Lou Myers. He was a graduate of Havana High School in Havana, Ill. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during W.W. II. He was a past postal working in Havana, Il. retiring in 1982. After his retirement he enjoyed farming in rural Havana, Il. He was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed watch them play. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday (April 15, 2004) at the Griggsville Cemetery with Rev. David Schultz officiating. Burial will be in Griggsville Cemetery with graveside military rites conducted by Griggsville American Legion Post #213. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Griggsville Fire Department. Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Ill. is in charge of arrangements

MRS. JONAS DIMMITT The funeral services connected with the burial of Mrs. Jonas H. Dimmitt Will be held from the M.E. Church in Griggsville on Sunday March 26, 1916 at 2 o'clock P.M. Rev. F.A. McCarty of Jacksonville officiating. Interment in Bethel Cemetery Friends of the family invited Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

KAREN (PINE) DOLBEARE , 54, of Pleasant Hill, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born Sept. 21, 1953 in Galesburg, to Orie Eugene and Barbara Denise Butler Pine. She married Chris Dolbeare Sept. 2, 1972 in Barry and he survives. Karen graduated from Glenbard East High School in Lombard and received her bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb. She started teach­ing with the East Pike School District in Milton in 1977. One year later she began her career with the Pleasant Hill Community Unit School District #3 teach­ing primarily in the elementary school, currently the fifth grade class. She was a staunch supporter of the Pleasant Hill P.T.O. and was serving as president. She truly loved her school and teaching, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, taking them camping and on vacations. Her survivors include her parents, Orie and Barbara Pine of Burton; her husband, Chris Dolbeare of Pleasant Hill; a daugh­ter, Tina (husband Joe) Heafner of Lees Summit, Mo.; and their children, Jacen, Jenna and Justin; a son, Brian (wife Tam) Dolbeare of Pleasant Hill and their chil­dren, Derek, Emma, Carter and Brody; and a brother, Robert (wife Ellen) Pine of Rockwall, Texas. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 4 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pleasant Hill Christian Church conducted by Rev. Aaron McCombs. Burial will fol­low at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, from 5-8 p.m. with fam­ily meeting friends from 5-7 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. Memdrials may be made to the Pleasant Hill P.T.O., the Pleasant Hill Christian Church or the Blessing Caner Center in Quincy. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.
Contributed by Billie Browning

PRISCELLA DOLBEARE - Died Tuesday in Barry, Mrs. Priscilla Dolbeare, of grip and bronchial pneumonia. There survive her five daughters; four sons; also more than thirty grandchldren and twenty great-grandchildren. Mrs. Dolbeare was born in Morgan county, Ohio, March 12, 1820. She was married to Rozelle Dolbeare in1841 in Pike county.
From Margaret Rutledge - The Quincy Daily Journal Thursday March 29, 1906 page 6

JOHN SMITH DORSEY was Scotch ancestry, being a lineal descendant o one of three brothers, who were triplet: who emigrated from the land of Bruce in Colonial times, and settled in Baltimore more. In that city, William Dorsey grandfather of the deceased, was born. In the family of William Dorsey was a son Charles, who was born in North Carolina, afterwards moving to Tensessee, where he married Miss Elinor Broiles. In December, 1828, they located in Detroit Township and three year later, they settled near Perry. To this union seven sons and two daughters were born: two sons, B. F. and T. L and the two daughters, Mary, wife of William Browning, and Nancy, wife of D. H. Hobbs. all of Perry, survive him and were present to mourn the departure of their brother. Brother Dorsey was born in Detroit township, Pike Co., Illinois, April 5, 1830, and departed this life, at his home in Perry, March 25 1900, surrounded by his family. He was married to Miss Mary J. Hardy of Perry, Jan. 8, 1857. She still survives her kind and affectionate husband. To this union were born four children to bless and cheer the home and to cherish and comfort the, parents in their old and declining clays. These are Albert M., who still resides under the parental roof., Ida D., wife of William Hume of Arkansas City, Kansas, Emma V wife of Dr. F. L. Hall; of Perry, Illinois Royal H. of Gainsville, Texas. All were present to pay their last sad farewell to a kind and loving father. There are four grandchildren—Roy, Mamie and Pearl, children of Mr. and Mrs. the William Hume, who with the childish glee and merriment, were always such a joy and comfort to their grandparents. These were present at the funeral. Carrie M. wife, of Royal Dorsey, and Frances Rogers, their infant daughter, who were detained or account of sickness, were the only absent members of the broken and bereaved family. In the days of his youth, Mr. Dorsey remembered his Creator and became a member of the Christian Church, thus giving his long and useful life to the service of his master and setting a noble example for his family and numerous friends. He gave liberally of his time and means in building the two Christian Churches in Perry, the first in 1851 and the second in 1881. For over half a century he was a trustee and one of the main pillars in the church. Quiet, unassuming avoiding notoriety, a noble and useful citizen, a true Christian. a kind and affectionate husband, a loving and indulgent father, has laid down his armor and ended his earthly pilgrimage He is not dead, but gone to his heavenly home to reap his reward and enjoy his rest. Truly he could say with the Apostle Paul, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day; and not only to me, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” The funeral services were held at the family residence on East Maine Street, on Wednesday at 2 o'clock P. M. Rev. R. F. Thrapp, of Pittsfield, officiating; assisted by W. I. Blair and Elder Hawker, of Perry.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

MARSHA (MILLER) DORSEY age 53, of Barry, Ill. died early Sunday evening (October 22, 2006) at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill. She was born September 12, 1953 in Jacksonville, Ill. daughter of the late Raliegh and Dottie Baker Miller. She married Ray W. Dorsey on January 4, 1990 in Quincy, Ill. and he survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Vicky L. Bates of Canton, Ill.; two step-daughters, Lori M. Obert of Quincy, Ill. and Mary R. Dorsey of Bluffton, Indiana, one son, Billy F. Bates of Springfield, Ill.; two step-sons, Delray D. Dorsey of Westport, Mass. and Larry L. Dorsey and wife Jessica of Quincy, Ill.; eleven grandchildren; five sisters, Brenda Nash and Sherry Miller both of Beardstown, Ill., Mary Ann Miller of Virginia, Ill. and Lori Miller and Barbara Miller both of Naples, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a granddaughter, Madison Weldt. Mrs. Dorsey was a 1972 graduate of Chandlerville High School in Chandlerville, Ill. and was a past employee of Lashcon in Barry, Ill. She loved collecting dolls and NASCAR memorabilia.

MRS. AUGUSTUS DOW Pittsfield, Ill., May 10., After an illness extending over some two years, Mrs. Augustus Dow, of this city, died this morning. The deceased was born in Whately, Mass., in 1841. She was married in St. Louis in 1872 and came to this city, where she has since resided. She leaves a husband, son and many friends to mourn her demise.
St. Louis Globe 11 May 1887

CHARLES L. DRUMMOND , was born in Derry Township, Pike Co. Il., May 26, 1859, and departed this life May 31, 1913, aged 54 years and 5 days, at his home in the same township, having spent his entire life in the same vicinity. He was married to Fannie S. Williams, Feb. 1879. To this union were born 6 children, 3 daughters and 3 sons, one daughter Mrs. Bessie Woodward having preceded him to the better land May 21, 1907. She was the first to break the family circle and transplanted from her earthly home to her heavenly home. The remaining ones are, Mrs. Mary Milligan, Mrs. Nancy Venicombe, both of Hadley Il., Othie of El Dara; Herman and Harold at home. The five children with the companion are left to feel most keenly the loss of a kind, loving and self sacrifice husband and father. He united with the Primitive Baptist church in Aug. 1891 of which he has ever been a consistent member. He will be greatly missed in his neighborhood and vicinity in which he has always lived. During his life no task was too great for him to undertake if it was for the good of those around him. He has been a long suffer, reaching a period of more than a year, with cancer of the stomach, and all that human hands could do to relieved none, but he never was known to complain, but was heard to say many times, "we must just look to a higher power". Besides the wife and children he leaves seven grand-children, 4 sisters and 3 brothers.
Barry Adage 31 May 1913

JAMES DRUMMOND , was born in Pike county, Ill., January 3, 1857, and died October 4, 1901, aged 44 years, 8 months and 29 days. He was married February 2, 1879 to Mary McClain, who with four children - Nora, Maud, Anna and Dolly, survive him. Two children, a son and a daughter, and mother preceded him to their celestial home.
Barry Adage 10 Oct 1901

IDA DUFFIELD , daughter of Brian Duffield died suddenly Tuesday morning at the residence of her Uncle James M. Duffield. She was aged about 18 and sick but one day. Her brother Frank, died some 4 or 5 months ago, under similar circumstances.
Pike County Democrat Oct. 21, 1880

MARJORIE EILEEN (LAIRD) DUNHAM , 88, of Griggsville died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield. She was born February 17, 1920 in New Salem to the late Merrill and Laverne Moore Laird. She married Joseph Marion Dunham July 14, 1940 in New London, Mo. and he preceded her in death Oct. 2, 2005. Surviving is a daughter, Linda Brite and husband Robert of Monett, Mo.; a son, Larry Joseph Dunham and wife Barbara of Griggsville; grandchildren, Lisa Spencer and husband Shane of Perry, Lori Bradshaw and husband Matt of Pittsfield, Robbie Brite and wife Jody of Griggsville, Daryl Brite and wife Melody of Griggsville, and Michael Brite of Monett, Mo.; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Cory and husband Victor of Quincy; three brothers, Paul Laird and wife Georgia of Pine, Arizona, Donald Laird and wife Pat of Elgin, Il. and Vincent Laird and wife Kay of Galesburg; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a sister, Helen Laird. Mrs. Dunham was a graduate of Pittsfield High School. She was employed as a program assistant with Pike Co. Farm Service Agency in Pittsfield for 32 years before her retirement. Eileen was a member of the Griggsville United Methodist Church in Griggsville, where she was very active in the church and a member of the Dorcas Circle and the United Methodist Women at the church. She was also a member of Lady's Bridge Club, Pike Co. Dance Club, National Association of Retired Federal Employees and the Needlecraft Club through the church. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 25, at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Burial will be in Griggsville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to the Griggsville Cemetery or the Griggsville United Methodist Church both c/o Airsman-Hires Chapel Box 341 Griggsville, Il. 62340
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PAUL W. DUNHAM , 83, Pittsfield, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, at his residence. He was born Oct. 5, 1924, in New Salem, the son of Charles Glen and Helen Louise (Gerard) Dunham. He married Ethel Virginia Hillman on Dec. 31, 1944, in Pittsfield. She preceded him in death Oct. 8, 2001. He is survived by one daughter, Linda (Sonny) Kimmel, Victorville, Calif.; three sons, Gary (Cheryl) Dunham, Macomb, Daniel (Lynda Marie) Dunham, Columbia, Mo., and David (Jane) Dunham, Chatham; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Donnie (Carlene) Dunham, Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Charles in infancy, and one sister, Miriam Dell. He was in the last graduating class in New Salem High School, graduating in 1942. He never missed a day of school in 18 years. He farmed in New Salem all his life, retiring in 1986. He was also a past mayor of New Salem and at one time served on the school board for Pittsfield Community District 10. He was a member of the Pittsfield Church of Christ where he hosted the Life Group for many years. He was also a member of the Pike County Farm Bureau. He took pride in giving blood when he was able and was a member of the "Gallon Club" many times. He also loved to bowl. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery

ISAAC JACKSON DYER was a son of Wilson and Rebecca (Morgan) Dyer who came to Jacksonville, Illinois, in 1841. He came to Pike County about the year 1860. In his early youth he was denied the privilege of an education save for a brief term in an early day log schoolroom. He often boasted, however, of his log school education. It was not until after his marriage that he bad a chance to attend school. Probably he was the only man in the county who began his education after his marriage. He attended the common school in company with his children, and his eager mind readily grasped the fundamentals which enabled him in subsequent years, by close study and extensive reading, to hold his own with those who had had more generous opportunities for acquiring knowledge. All the expenses of his schooling he defrayed with his own hands by hard labor on the farm. Isaac served 3 years in the Civil War with Co. E 99th Ill. Volunteers, where he was a Corporal, possibly later rising to the rank of Lieutenant. He was seriously wounded at Vicksburg, his left arm being permanently disabled. He completed a law course at Washington U. Law School in St. Louis and was admitted to the Bar by the Supreme Court of Illinois, Sept. 13, 1873. He opened a law office and for years was an advocate in the county's courts. Attorneys who mixed with him declare to this day that he was a hard man to beat in a lawsuit. In politics he was an uncompromising Republican. Isaac was a great admirer of Abraham Lincoln and could quote fluently from the latter's debates in the memorable campaign against Douglas in 1858. One of the proudest moments of his life was when as a boy one day he sat on Lincoln's knee in the latter's office at Springfield, while Lincoln inscribed his own name "A. Lincoln." and that of the boy, Dyer, on the fly leaf of a copy of the debates which he then presented to the boy. This volume of the Lincoln-Douglas debates, the personal gift of the immortal Lincoln, was treasured by Isaac as one of his most priceless possessions. Isaac married three times: (1) Emily Vesty Tenycke, who bore him twin boys Lyman Edward and Simon, a daughter Essie, and another son Charles... (2) Mary Emma Fuller... and (3) Phoebe Leah Boyd, by whom he had a daughter Omah and a son Ira.
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