BELLE (BONNELL) FARWELL - died at her home in Terre Haute, Indiana, Saturday night, December 5 in Barry this (Wednesday) afternoon at two o'clock from the Hufnagel Funeral Home with Rev. J. Henry Cox officiating.Mrs. Farwell is the daughter of Henry and Amelia Bonnell of near Griggsville and was the last survivor aof a family of eleven children. She was a sister of the late Mrs. Eugene Smith and Mrs. W.W. Watson of Barry.She was married to Hart F. Farwell of Astoria, Illinois who was a pioneer in the telephone business having organized the Bloomington, Illinois , Terre Haute, Indiana and many other exchanges in Illinois and Indiana.Mrs. Farwell was a member of the Methodist church in Terre Haute.She is survived by one son, Maro B. of Ft. Dodge, Iowa, a daughter, Miss Bonnie Farwell of Terre Haute and four grandchildren. One son, Hubert, died a few years ago.The son and daughter, and a friend, arrived in Barry Tuesday night for the funeral services and are at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B.B. Watson, Mrs. R.S. Cooke of Springfield also reached Barry Tuesday night.Internment will be int he family lot in Park Lawn cemetery here where her husband and three sisters are buried.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - (Barry Adage)

SARAH (ATOR) FAST , 80, died Sunday, February 20, 1938 at the home of her son, William, at Summer Hill. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church in Summer Hill at 1:30 P.M. yesterday, the Rev. R. C. Calderwood of the Pittsfield M.E. Chruch officiating. Burial was in Summer Hill cemetery. Sarah Emily, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Baughman Ator, was born near Pleasant Hill on September 3, 1857. She was married Nov. 2, 1876 to William R. Fast, who passed away in 1932. Two children also preceded her in death. Mrs. Fast was a member of the Black Oak Baptist Church. Mrs. Fast is survived by 43 direct descendants, including 5 children, two daughters and three sons, Mrs. Otis Gray and Mrs. Nathan Baughman of New Canton, Mrs. Harvey Daniels of Millstock, Everett of Hull and William of Summer Hill; 21 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren. Also remaining are two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Winslow of Pleasant Hill and Mrs Lucy Griffeth of Arkansas, as well as several neices and nephews.
Contributed by Carmen Megehe

WILLIE FAST , well known farm worker of Summer Hill, took his life by hanging himself in an out-building at his home Friday afternoon. The act was discovered by his wife about 6 o'clock Friday evening when he failed to appear for supper and she went in search of him. She found his body hanging in an out-building, the door being locked, she called neighbors who broke it open. It was believed he had been dead about three hours. Coroner Roy Conboy conducted an inquest that night and a jury returned a verdict of suicide by hanging. Ill health was given as the reason. Willie Fast, was the son of William and Sarah Fast of the Rockport community who died several years ago. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Dena Fast; one daughter, Mrs. Lela Giberney of Mundelien, IL.; one grandson, Paul Shonhart; three sisters, Mrs. Otis Gray and Mrs. Nathan Baughman of New Canton, and Mrs. Ruth Daniels of Millstead, IL.; one brother, Everette Fast of East Hannibal. He is also survived by several neices and nephews, many other relatives and a host of friends. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Lena Henry home in Summer Hill with Rev. Homer Brown officiating. Burial was made in Black Oak Cemetery.
Contributed by Carmen Megehe

ALBERT J. FERGUSON was born October 3rd, 1889 at Roodhouse, Ill., removed with his parents in his in­fancy to Griggsville, Ill., where he made his home until nine years ago, when he went to Idaho. After being in Idaho for six months, he removed to California, where he went into the real estate business, residing in Ala­meda, near San Francisco. He was one of the promoters of the project whereby the Ohio building was moved to San Francisco and used as a club house. Albert Ferguson was a graduate the Griggsville high school and of the Oakland Business college in Oakland, California. Since the age of fourteen, he been a member of the Congregatio church On December 7th, 1917, he enlisted in the United States Army, and was sent to Kelly Field, San Antonio. He was made a sergeant in the supply company of a flying squadron. While there, he enjoyed a visit from his par­ents. Later, he entered the Officers Train­ing School at Camp Hancock, Augus­ta. Ga. He was in the training camp ten months, and doubtless would soon have received his commission. He died November 21, 1918, of bron­chial pneumonia, aged 29 years, 3 months and 18 days. He is survived by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Ferguson; his brothers, Merritt Fer- guson of the Illinois Valley Bank of Griggsville, Ill., Glen; Ferguson of the U. S. N., his fiancé, Miss King of Oak­land, California. An upright, ambitious young man and a good soldier.

The following letter of sympathy was received from the camp where his death occurred:
U. S. Army, Camp Hancock, Ga.
I wish to extend to you and the members of your family my great re­gret and sympathy in your present bereavement. Your son's death was a great shock to myself and all the members of this company. In the short time he was on duty with this company he had already come to the attention of his officers as a model soldier and a young man with a very promising future. His work was of the highest grade, his obedience to duty was unquestioned. I have no hesitancy in affirming that, had he lived to finish this school he would have graduated with a high standing in his company. With renewed expression of my condolence and interests. I am, Very respectfully, AUGUST H. PRITZLAFF.U.S.A. Commanding Co.

The body arrived here from Camp Hancock, Ga., Sunday evening, ac companied by Private Wm. J. Kennedy, and was taken to the home of his parents, where it lay in state and Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, when funeral services were held at the Congregational church, Rev. Robert H Atchison of St. James' church officiating. Speaking from the text, "I have fought a good fight" (2 Tim. 4:7) he said: "The man who responds to the clarion call of his country in the time of her need demonstrates the highest type of manhood. The soldier enlisted in a righteous war is the highest type of man. Such a man was Albert Ferguson.. Industrious, and perseveringly ambitious, he was a useful citizen in time of peace. When the dark war cloud rolled across the nation's sky, obscuring for a time the sun of our fathers, he was one of the first to offer himself a living sacrifice in freedom's cause. He has the distinction of being one who early offered his services to our beloved country. Schooled in the lessons of patriot ism, his blood was fired with a desire to do his part to make the world safe for democracy. To him it was a worthy cause for which to live, but a worthier cause for which to die. Stricken down in his prime, he gave to the cause that he loved the last full measure of devotion. It was not his lot to die, as a sol­dier prefers on the field of battle, but the soldier who dies in the camp is in every sense just as heroic as the one who makes the supreme sacrifice amid the noise of conflict. In a measure he is more heroic tho not so spectacular as his comrade, for to meet death calmly as did our departed soldier, requires perhaps even a finer courage than that displayed in the war and the heat of the fight. The curtain has dropped on the last act of our comrade's life drama. He nobly played the part assigned him by the Master Dramatist. We regret that he could not have been with us longer, but we know that "He liveth long who liveth well." Today we placed a precious golden star upon the service flag in honor of our departed comrade, Albert Fergu­son. The light from this star will be reflected in the faces of the coming generations, who will look upon it and say, "He was a soldier in the great war for free government, he lived nobly and died bravely. He emulated Him who climbed the steps of Calvary and gave Himself a ransom for many; like Him, he fought a good fight, and gave his life for us. The interment was in the city cemetery. The funeral cortege was escorted by the Griggsville company of Illinois Reserve Militia, who also furnished the pall bearers and buried him with full military honors under the beautiful flag of the United States.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

MARY ( HITCH) FERGUSON - DIED, at her residence in Griggsville, Ills., Jan. 16, 1882, MARY ELLEN HITCH FERGUSON , aged 35 years, 5 mos. and 10 days. The subject of the above notice was born near Barry, Ill., August 6th, 1846. She was united in marriage to Wm. J. Ferguson, Nov. 30, 1871. She first united with the M. E. Church; afterwards transferred her church association to the Baptist church of this city. Mrs. Ferguson leaves two sweet little girls, Nellie and Fay. She had a large circle of relatives, friends and acquaintances. It is not necessary to say that she was loved and respected by all who knew her. Her life was remarkable for unswerving devotion to her husband and children; and while the dread disease, consumption, was preying upon her vitals, she—knowing full well the end was rapidly approaching—had no desire for herself, but regrets by reason of leaving her husband and children. Alter nearly six months, of almost constant suffering, she left in the bright flush of Christian faith. Fideli certa merces. The funeral services were held at the family residence, yesterday at 2 clock, P. M., Rev. R. L. Olds officiating. The remains were followed to the city cemetery by a large concourse of relatives and friends.
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

GRACE (KINNAMON) FIELDS , 78, of Nebo, a retired teacher in the Pike County schools, died at 7:48 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 6, 1988) in the Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Mrs. Fields was born May 12, 1910, in Minear, a daughter of Cleon and Lora Harpole Kinnamon. She married Foreman Fields July 31, 1932, in Nebo. He died April 17, 1979. Mrs. Fields attended Teachers College in Normal and was a retired teacher in the Pike County schools. She was a member of the Nebo Christian Church, the Home Extension Club and the Art League. Survivors include a son, William of Salem, Ore.; three daughters, Patricia Chamberlain of Nebo, and Joyce Lemons and Jane Smith, both of Pittsfield; a sister, Mrs. Homer Zumwalt of Galesburg; a brother, Russell Kinnamon of Sacramento, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by a brother, Claude. Services will be conducted in the Lummis-Bennett Funeral Home in Pittsfield at 2 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. Roland “Red” Florence. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery
Quincy Herald-Whig December 1988

GEORGE ARMOUR FIESTER died in this city last Monday afternoon. His death being caused my paralysis. Although the end was expected daily for a week or more before his death it was none the less a shock to the relatives and friends who had hopes as we always do that something would yet cause a change for better. Although the paralytic stroke partially affected his brain, he regained use of it sometimes before death came, and recognized his family. His suffering during the week's illness was very severe. He was given every attention by physician, wife, sons and daughters as well as neighbors and friends, but death proved stronger than all combined. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the United Baptist Church, Rev. James Lewis afficiating, and the remains were taken to Griggsville, Illinois for internment. Mr. Fiester was one of the oldest settlers here and had, by thrift and economy, amassed a considerable estate. He leaves a large family, many many grandchildren and some great-grandchildren, all counted among our best citizens."
Photo from Katie Baptiste - at Find-A-Grave

JOHN A. FINK son of Phillip and Martha Keeling Fink, was born near New Hope, Lincoln County MO August 8, 1861 and departed this life at Graham hospital, Keokuk IA Sunday Feb. 15, 1931, following an illness of 12 days. Mr. Fink spent the greater part of his life in the state of MO with the exception of about 25 years in TX. Feb. 3, 1883 he was married to Miss Celsta Hedges who survives him with four brothers, Charles of Hannibal; W.A. of Yokem TX; James of San Antonio and Elijah of Pittsfield; one sister Mrs. Agnes Dodge of Jacksonville and a number of nieces and nephews.

ROBERT W. FLYNN , 67, of South Jacksonville died Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at his residence. He was born March 7, 1940 in Waverly the son of Clarence and Lucille Garman Flynn. He married Delores White on March 11, 1958 in Jacksonville and she survives. He is also survived by one son, John (wife, Deanna) Flynn of Pearl; one daughter, Kathy (husband, Jim) Clendenny of Franklin; 3 grandchildren, Kristy Clendenny of Jacksonville and Robyn Flynn and Dylan Flynn both of Pearl and one brother, Clarence (wife, Jean) Flynn, Jr. of Alexander. He was preceded in death by one son, Robert W. "Rob" Flynn, Jr. and one brother, Lloyd Ray Flynn. Mr. Flynn was a retired truck driver. He was a member of Milton Christian Church and enjoyed fishing, watching Cardinal baseball and College basketball.

MARY ALMIRA (MILLER) FOSTER daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Miller, was born at Pearl, IL Feb. 17, 1858, and departed this life at 5:40 p.m. Sunday Jan. 22, 1928, at her home in New Canton, IL, at the age of 69 years, 11 months and five days.

At the age of 15 years she united with the Christian Church at Independence. He father was a clergyman in the same denomination and served several pastorates in Illinois. She was married to Henry Foster at Independence, June 9, 1878. To this union were born five children, two of whom survive her, William H. Foster of New Canton and Jesse E. Foster of Hannibal Mo. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Mrs. Iva Masters and Charles William Foster of New Canton, and little Mary Anna Foster of Hannibal; two sisters, Mrs. Nan Brummell of Martinsburg and Mrs. Elizabeth Wagoner of Ponca City, Okla.; one brother George Miller of Isabel, Kan. She has been in poor health since an accident about four years ago and in the last year has failed rapidly. All through her illness she has been a patient and cheerful sufferer always enjoying the visits of her friends and family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, taking great comfort in her three grand-children. She will be sadly missed by her loved ones, her neighbors and friends
Contributed by Mindy Doellman from the Pike County Republican 22 January 1928

SARAH (McFARLAND) FOX , well known New Canton matron died at her home Sunday evening, January 27, 1946, following an illness of more than eight years. Sarah McFarland, daughter of Joseph and Mary Kelly McFarland, was born at New Canton, Illinois, July 22, 1876. After the death of her father, her mother was united in marriage to William F. White and the family moved to Barry, IL where she was educated in the public school and grew to young womanhood. On November 28, 1901, she was united in marriage to William Walter Fox of New Canton, IL and resided on a farm south of town until 1923 when they moved into New Canton. They became the parents of three children, Helen Lena, who died at the age of 8 months, and two sons, Walter, Jr. and Howard. Besides her husband and sons, she is survived by one grandson, Tommy Fox; one half-brother, G. L. White of Everett, Washington, and two aunts, Mrs. Nancy Blair of Barry and Mrs. Eliza Delahay of Jefferson City, Missouri. Mrs. Fox was a member of the Christian Church and the Eastern Star No 215. As long as her health permitted she took an active part in the civic and social affairs of her community and her hospitable and friendly disposition surrounded her with friends. Funeral services will be held in the Hufnagle Funeral Home this Wed. afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. W. E. Gustafson, pastor of the New Canton Methodist Church, in charge. Music will be by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hufnagel, accompanied by Mrs. Mary Alfs. Interment will be in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, IL with Carson Wike, Carson Brown, Wilbert Wallace, Robert Hunter, Russell Gunlock, and George Robb acting as casket bearers.

WALTER WILLIAM FOX , widely known New Canton, IL resident, passed away in Levering Hospital at Hannibal, MO Sunday afternoon, April 1, 1951, at 3:30. He had been in failing health for a long time and had been almost continuously hospitalized since last November. He was 71 years old. Mr. Fox was well-known over a wide area as a breeder of pure bred seed corn and as an exhibitor of prize winning corn and grain. He designed, installed and had charge of the Illinois Agriculture Exhibit at two World Fairs, San Francisco in 1915 and Philadelphia in 1926. His hobby during his later years was making pictures with grain for which he received wide acclaim and from which he derived much pleasure. In his earlier life he took an active part in all community movements. He helped organize and was an original member of the board of education of the New Canton Community High School. He assisted in the establishment of the Pike County Farm Bureau, served on its executive board and was treasurer for several years. He was a member of New Canton Lodge No. 821 A. F. & A. M. and had been united with the Christian Church for many years. He loved sports, especially baseball, and was instrumental in organizing Pike County's first "Little Six" league for which he served as director. He was a loyal fan and acted as scorekeeper for a long time. Mr. Fox was born in New Canton, March 22, 1880, the son of William W. and Rose Saxbury Fox. On Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1902, he was united in marriage to Sarah McFarland at her home in Barry, IL. To this union were born three children, Helen Lena, who died in infancy; and Walter L. and Howard G., both of New Canton. He was preceded in death by his wife, who died January 27, 1946. Besides his two sons, he leaves a grandson, Pvt. Thomas H. Fox of Fort Bragg, North Carolina; a brother, Edwin Fox of Peoria, IL; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Strader of Carthage, IL and Mrs. Stella Wilson Hatton of Hannibal, MO; and six nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, April 5, at 2:30 from the Union Church at New Canton, with Rev. John Golden of Hannibal officiating. Masonic Lodge No. 821 will conduct rites. Mr. John Wheelan will sing, accompanied by Mrs. Robert Alfs. Interment will be in Park Lawn Cemetery at Barry, IL. Serving as casket bearers will be brother Masons, Everett Gard, Everett Wallace, George Robb, William Koeller, R. M. Fesler and Charles Parks.

ED FRANKLIN , 47, son of S. G. and Minnie McConnell Franklin of Pittsfield , died at work at 10:05 Thursday, December 12, 1963 in Springfield . He was born Dec. 5, 1916 at Pleasant Hill and was graduated from the high school there. He was married May 21, 1939 in Troy , Mo. to Miss Marjorie Wombles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dee Wombles of New Canton. To this union was born one son, Gary Dee Franklin, a paratrooper who is stationed at Panama Canal . He arrived home Friday and will remain until Feb. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin had lived at 2409 State St. in Springfield for the past 10 years. Mr. Franklin was a member of the Ironworkers Union and was a foreman of the ironworkers at Chism Construction Company. He was a member of the Baptist church in Springfield . Mr. Franklin leaves his wife, his son, his parents, one brother, Roy Franklin of Nebo, and one sister, Geneva Vogel of Bowling Green, Mo. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, Dec. 16, 1963 at the Methodist church in New Canton with the Rev. Smith of Springfield and the Rev. Fletcher of New Canton in charge. Casketbearers were Gard Fisher, William Gard, Harry Koeller, Baker Brown, Charles Cheek and Lester Deyhuff. Burial was in Shearer Cemetery .

JOHN T. FRANKLIN , died at his late home, 414 East Pierce street Thursday afternoon, Jan. 26, aged 79 years and one day. Death was due to paralysis. He had been in poor health for some time, but he had not been confined to his bed before death but two days. Funeral service ?? the house Saturday afternoon, commencing at 1:45; conducted by rev. Richard Crewes. Interment in the Stice cemetery, late Saturday afternoon. Deceased was bon in the state of Kentucky on Jan. 26, 1832. He moved in this state in 1864, settling in the north part of the county. He had resided in Macomb since 1902. Mr. Franklin was twice married. His first wife was Mary Nance. One child Sylvester, now of Wallace, Nebr., was born to this union. His second wife was America White, to whom he was married in Kentucky in the year 1861. Two children survive the last union. They are Perry Franklin of Freemont, Nebr., and Mrs. Warren Stice of White City, Kans. One brother, Marshall Franklin, of Kentucky, is the only surviving member of the elder Franklin family. The friends extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas - obit from Cora Sackett, Pittsfield, Illinois

LUCILLE (CRAIGMILES) FRANKLIN , 95, of the Pittsfield Healthcare Center, and formerly of Summer Hill, died Friday morning, Aug. 26, 2005 at the center. She was born April 20, 1910 in Pleasant Hill, a daughter of William and Grace Doyle Craigmiles. She married Everett O. Franklin on Nov. 24, 1927 in Pittsfield and he preceded her in death Nov. 19, 1985. She is survived by daughter-in-law, Alice Franklin of Pittsfield and numerous grand- children, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; a son in infancy, Everett, Jr.; a daughter, Mildred Johnson; a son, Oliver J. Franklin; and a grandson, Dennis Franklin. Mrs. Franklin was a homemaker and had been employed by the Brown shoe company in Pittsfield. She was of the Baptist faith. Graveside services were held Monday at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill conducted by Don Hannel. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Ward-Lummis Funeral Home. Ward-Lmmis funeral Home in Pleasant Hill handled the arrangements.
Contributed by Carolyne (Conner) Puskas

MARY M. (GILKEY) FRANKLIN , was born in Cumberland County, Kentucky, Feb 15, 1832, died 2.5 miles west of Nebo Sept 11, 1906. after a lingering illness of some months. Deceased was 74 years, 6 months, 26 days of age. Was married to Richard Franklin, Feb 22, 1849 and came to Illinois soon afterward. She was the mother of 10 children; six of whom and the father had preceded her to the great beyond. Four sons, John, William, James and Marshall survive her. Her life was given early to Christ, and she has always lived a consistent Christian. She was first a member of the M.E. Church but after coming to Illinois, she united with the Christian Church and continued in that fellowship until death, being a member of Nebo Church. Her life was given to the important work of caring for her family and no one has ever done this work better. Besides the immediate family she leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Funeral Services were held Wed morning at the home, conducted by Eld. J.W. Pearson of the Christian Church, after which the remains were interred in the Venable cemetery. A large concourse of relatives and friends were present at the funeral.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas - Obit from Cora Sackett, Pittsfield, Illinois

MERALL FRANKLIN , 57, of Jacksonville died Saturday at his residence. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church. Burial will be in Green Point (must mean Green Pond) Cemetery, north of Pearl. Cody and Son Memorial Home, Jacksonville, is in charge of arrangements. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Black; three sons, Rodney of Summerville, S.C., Dennis of Jacksonville, Michael of San Francisco, of Calif.; one daughter, Roxana of San Diego, Calif.; two grandchildren; four sisters, Ramona Campbell of Columbus, Ind, Faye Ottwell of Pearl and Anna Frances Maxwell of Las Vegas, Nev. and Madelyn Reed of Bethalto.

NORMA (BUCHANAN) FRANKLIN , 90, of 700 South 16th, died at 5:40 p.m. Thursday (November 7, 2002) in Blessing Hospital. Born August 6, 1912 in Nebo, Illinois, Norma was the daughter of Lester and Gussie Mae Fielder Buchanan. She married Willard Franklin on November 11, 1945 in Clark County, Nevada. He died April 24, 1971. Norma was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Surviving is a sister, A. Morene Smith and her husband Jack of Quincy; two nephews, Lester Brown and his wife Vickie of Aledo, IL. and Michael Smith of Springfield, IL.; and four nieces, Barbara Pickens and her husband Daryl of Lawrence, KS., Sandy Meade and her husband Dan, Brenda Waggoner and her husband Dan and Jackie Shaul all of Quincy. Mrs. Franklin was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Fern Daniels and Pauline Brown. Cremation rites were accorded to Mrs. Franklin. Graveside memorial services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:00 in the Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill by the Rev. George Tomko. There will be no visitation, but friends are invited to the services. Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

TRACY FRANKLIN , 70, of Pleasant Hill were held at 2 pm Monday at Ward Funeral Home there with Bro Francis Sheppard officiating. Burial was in Wells cemetery. Mr. Franklin died at 12:15 am Saturday Aug 15, 1970 in Illini hospital, Pittsfield , following a brief illness. He had spent most of his life in and around Pleasant Hill . Born Dec. 7, 1899 in Pike Co, Tracy Ernest Franklin was the son of Marshall and Hattie Harlow Franklin. In 1920 Mr. Franklin married Elsie Orden, who died, and he then married Ethel Smith Burke. She, too, preceded him in death. On May 6, 1968, he married Leda Alice Cates, who survives. Also surviving are two sons and a daughter, Keith Franklin of Alton and Marion Franklin of Chillicothe and Mrs. Evelyn Bizallion; also two sister, Mrs. Nellie Farran of Barry and Mrs. Cora Sackett of Pittsfield, and a brother, Forrest Franklin of Hardin. There are six stepchildren and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Franklin was a member of the Christian church in Pleasant Hill .

WILLIAM OLIVER FRANKLIN , son of Richard and Mary Gylkie Franklin, was born Oct. 4, 1863 in Pleasant Hill Township , and departed this life December 6, 1939 at the home of his daughter in Pleasant Hill , age 76 years, 2 months, 2 days. He was united in marriage to Tabitha Smith, April 5, 1888, and to this union eight children were born; Mrs. Nora Freeman, Mrs. Clemmie Conner, Mrs. Gertrude Thomas, and Everett Franklin all of Pleasant Hill, and Mrs. Hallie Voshall of Redland, Calif. Three other children died in infancy. In February 1909 Mr. Franklin became a member of the Nebo Christian church during the first revival meeting held there conducted by Rev. B. O. Reavis. Three years ago "Uncle" Bill suffered a stroke of paralysis, and has been an invalid, being tenderly cared for by his daughter, Mrs. George Thomas and husband with whom he has made his home. All that loving hands could do for him was done to no avail."Uncle" Bill spent his entire life in this community as a farmer. He was a kind husband and father, a good citizen and neighbor. Mr. Franklin leaves to mourn him, his devoted wife, five children, sixteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, six nephews, three nieces, and a host of neighbors and friends. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Pleasant Hill , Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. W. N. Taylor. Pallbearers were Wm. Henry, Chester Freeman, Wayne Barton, Alvin Barton, Jack Greenstreet and Ernest Ewers. Flowers were cared for by Mildred Franklin, Harriet Freeman, Mildred Barton, Mary Dell Thomas, Mary Springer, Anna June Schlieper, Phillis Ann Yocum and June Thomas. Interment was in Crescent Heights Cemetery at Pleasant Hill .

CLAUD H. FREEMAN , 55, died in his home in Pleasant Hill at nine Sunday night, August 25, 1963. His death was sudden, and resulted only a short time after he suffered a heart attack. He was apparently in good health when stricken. Mr. Freeman was born at Pleasant Hill , April 18, 1908, a son of Stephen and Nora Franklin Freeman. He attended Pleasant Hill school. He was married to Irma Jennings in Bowling Green , MO , Sept. 29, 1928, and had lived his whole life in Pleasant Hill . For the past 18 years he had been employed at the Panhandle station at Pleasant Hill and was an engineer at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow; a son, J. C. Freeman of Pleasant Hill ; a daughter, Mrs. Harriet Booth of Nebo; his mother, Mrs. Nora Freeman, two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Voshall and Mrs. Donna Greenstreet of Pleasant Hill ; a brother, W. S. Freeman of Troy , Ill. , and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, August 28, at 2 in the Pleasant Hill Christian church of which he was a member, in charge of the Rev. W. E. Fleming. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery .

NORA BELLE (FRANKLIN) FREEMAN , 73, of Pleasant Hill, died in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Higbee Voshall at noon Thursday (December 24, 1964) . Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 in the Christian church, with the Rev. Robert Gulledge officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights cemetery. Mrs. Freeman was born May 18, 1891, in Pleasant Hill, a daughter of William and Tobiatha Franklin. She was married to Stephen Freeman July 6, 1906. He preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters; Mrs. Ruby Voshall and Mrs. James Greenstreet of Pleasant Hill; a son, William Scott Freeman of Troy; a brother, Everette Franklin of Pittsfield; three sisters, Mrs. Clemma Conner and Mrs. Gertrude Thomas of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Hallie Voshall of Pittsfield; seven grandchildren and (cuts off, couldn’t find the rest).
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas - Pike County Democrat-Times, December 30, 1964, Pittsfield Library

ALBERT FROELICH , 68, a retired physicist, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, from complications following bypass surgery. Survived by his wife Gail Hubbard Froelich; daughters, Dr. Gisela Claassen and Dr. Adrienne Sponberg; a brother-in-law, Dick Hubbard of Pittsfield; grandson, Donovan Sponberg; and six broth­ers and one sister. Dr. Froelich graduated Illinois Benedictine, (BS) in 1962 and was awarded his PhD from Notre Dame in 1968. Dr. Froelich spent more than 30 years working on strategic and tactical military system devel­opment support. His hobby was genealogy, a hobby that he thor­oughly enjoyed. Dr. Froelich was the first member of his family in living memory to have graduated college and was the pride of both his immediate and extended fam­ily. Dr. Froelich was a member of the American Physical Society, was vice president of college student government, and has been listed in the Who's Who in the South and Southwest, (1975); Outstanding Young Men of American, (1974); and Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at 11 A.M. at the Pittsfield West Cemetery with Father Rodney Swartz officiating.
Contributed by Billie Browning

CLARENCE FUDGE , well known retired farmer, died at Illini Hospital shortly after noon on Tuesday. He had suffered a stroke Friday night and a more severe one Monday. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the Plattner Funeral Home and burial will be in the West Cemetery. Clarence was born on the Fudge farm north of Pittsfield on July 23, 1877, and was the son of Frank and Sarah Jane Pence Fudge. His father died when he was a small boy. He grew to manhood in that vicinity and was married to Grace Willsey. They lived for a number of years in the Little York neighborhood and were the parents of three children. Nellie and Marie Chappel who survive and one son, Kenneth who died during the flu epidemic when a boy. The family moved to Pittsfield around thirty years ago and Clarence worked for years with Lyndle King, looking after his farm interests for him. Clarence was a friend to everyone and was always jolly and had a cheerful word for everyone. He is survived by his two daughters, Nellie who teaches in the Pittsfield schools and Mrs. Marie Chappel of this city and one grandson, David Bown who is in the Marines and is stationed in San Diego, California. He was preceded in death by his wife, his son Kenneth and two brothers, Will and Charles.
Pike County Democrat-Times, Pittsfield, IL Wednesday, Oct 2, 1957

GRACE (WILLSEY) FUDGE , passed away on Saturday Mrs. Clarence A. Fudge, 60, passed away at her home on East Adams street Saturday. She had been ill more then two years, and was a hospital resident all during the month of February. Mrs. Fudge was Grace M. Willsey in girlhood, the daughter of W.R. and Judith Willsey, and was born at Pittsfield June 2, 1881. On March 11, 1903, she became the wife of Clarence A. Fudge, and they were parents of three children; Nellie F., at home, a teacher in the Pittsfield public schools; Kenneth, who died Jan. 2, 1919; and Marie C., wife of Allen Bown of Hannibal. One grandson, David Allen Bown of Hannibal, also survives. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and of the Congregational Church of Pittsfield. Members of the Eastern Star and of her fidelis class of the congregational Sunday school attended her funeral in a body. The service was held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Eddy chapel. The Rev. Preston E. Horst and the Rev. Earl Page officiating. Miss Vida Nighbert sang "in the Garden" and "Abide With Me", accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Lee Capps. The beautiful flowers were cared for by Mary Barkley, Mary Clark, Maxine Morley, Mary Lou Suter, Nina Eagle, Regina Kastner and Edith Weinant. Casket bearers were Amos Robinson, Kenneth Weinant, Louis Reineke, Fred Koepping, George Beard and Harvey Reel. Interment was in the West Cemetery.
Pike County Republican, Pittsfield, IL Wednesday, June 11, 1941

J.F. FUDGE - Pittsfield Ill., August 4.--J. F. FUDGE, a prominent farmer of Newburg Township, this county, died last night after a brief illness. Deceased was about 50 years of age, and leaves a wife and several children.
St. Louis Globe-Democrat August 5 1887

NELLIE F. FUDGE - Services for Miss Nellie F. Fudge of Pittsfield, retired Pittsfield and Griggsville elementary teacher were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Plattner Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wallace Robinson officiating. Burial was in the Pittsfield West cemetery. Miss Fudge, 71, died Thursday, Jan 29, 1976 at Illini hospital, Pittsfield, where she had been a patient since Jan. 16. Born in April 1904 in Pike County, Miss Fudge was a daughter of Clarence Albert and Grace (Willsey) Fudge. She was a member of the First Christian church of Pittsfield. Miss Fudge was the last member of her family. The closest surviving relative is a nephew David Bown of Bloomington.
The Pike Press, Pittsfield, IL Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1976

LLOYD FUHRMAN , 53, of Rockport, died Thursday morning, enroute to consult a doctor in Pittsfield . He was a bulldozer operator for the Sny Drainage district and had started to work when he became ill, and a neighbor was taking him to Pittsfield . Mr. Fuhrman was born at Cairo , Mo. , Oct. 16, 1910, a son of James and Janice Hatton Fuhrman. He attended Cairo schools and was a member of the Christian Church. He was married to Eldra Mae Fitzpatrick at Hannibal , Mo. , Dec. 30, 1928. She survives. Other survivors are: his mother, Mrs. Janice Brinkley of Quincy , two sons, Wallace of Louisiana, Mo. , and William at home; two brothers, Ledru of Rockport and Henry of Columbia, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Jim Burner of Quincy , and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father.