EVERETTE L. GALLOWAY , 89, of Pleasant Hill died Monday, May 12, 2008, in Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield. Everette was born July 20, 1918, in Pleasant Hill, a son of Clarence and Laura Ewers Galloway. He married Joanne E. Day on May 4, 1948, in Montclair, N.J. She survives. He was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and an Army veterans of World War II serving in England and France. He was employed by the former Citizens Bank in Pleasant Hill as assistant cashier for many years and also owned and operated E.L. Galloway Insurance Agency in Pleasant Hill. Everette had also served as a board member for the Pleasant Hill School Unit District No. 3, the Pleasant Hill Park Board and Crescent Heights Cemetery Association. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, camping and outdoor activities. Survivors include his wife, Joanna Galloway of Pleasant Hill; five children, Linda E. Galloway of Kenai, Alaska, Susan L. (DeWayne) Yeater of Quincy, David W. (Carol) Galloway of Centennial, Colo., Michael J. Galloway of Springfield and Diana L. (Michael) Hankins of Port Byron; four grandchildren, Nathan and Scott Galloway, Kara (Joe) Smith and Christine (Nicholas) Keller; and three great-grandchildren, Madeleine Albright, Caleb Bunte and Emma Keller. He was preceded in death by a brother, Arsa G. Galloway; and a sister, Thelma Barton. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 16 graveside in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, conducted by Brother Don Hannel. There was no visitation, but friends were invited to the graveside services. Memorials were held at Fairfield Library, Pleasant Hill Arrangements were handled by Lummis Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

JOSEPH B. GALLOWAY , one of the pioneer residents of South Pike, died at his home in Pleasant Hill last Friday at the advanced age of 83. Funeral services were held Sunday and the body was laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill cemetery. Galloway was born in Lincoln Co. MO April 28, 1826 and came with the family to this county in 1832. Mr. Galloway lived in an age when plows used even in this section consisted of a wooden mortar and a pounder attached to a spring pole. He was married Sept. 30, 1847 to Sarah Jennings, twelve children being born of their union.

BARBARA J. (FOSTER) GARNER , age 68, of 720 Sycamore, Quincy , formerly of 2429 Cedar died Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at 8:35 pm in Sycamore Health Care Center. She was born January 16, 1935 in Quincy , Illinois , the daughter of Charles E. and Velma Blackledge Foster. Mrs. Garner was a 1953 graduate of Pittsfield High School . She was employed as an assembler for many years at Harris Corporation and Micro Energy, retiring in 1998. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she worked in the baby nursery for many years. Survivors include a daughter, Ellen Likes and her husband Gordon, Camp Point; 2 grandsons, Michael Likes and his wife Keri, Quincy and Spc. Mathew Likes and his wife Susan, Quincy; a great granddaughter, Akira Mackenzie Likes, Quincy; a sister, Milda Henry, Quincy; 2 brothers, Raymond Foster and his wife Marie, Golden, IL and Herb Foster and his wife Ruthie, Quincy; numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral Services will be Monday, October 6, 2003 at 10:30 am in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, Rev. Roger Selves officiating. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery . The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5 to 7pm at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Unit at Sycamore Health Care Center or the Alzheimer's Association of Quincy.

CORA GARNER , 75, died Oct. 20 in a Barry Nursing Home where she had been a patient only a short time. She was a well known resident of Rockport, where she had lived many years. Funeral services were held there at 2 o'clock Thursday in the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Rodney Miller. The body was at the Sutter Funeral Home until the hour of the service. Burial was in Taylor cemetery at Rockport. Born May 13, 1884, Mrs. Garner was the widow of Edward Garner whose death occured in 1949. She is survived by two sons, Leslie and Lloyd of Rockport. A son Paul died several years ago.

IDA (HOWE) GARRETT , died very suddenly at the family home on East Benson street last Thursday afternoon at five o'clock. She was taken ill with typhoid fever a few weeks ago, but had been up and around the house everyday and was getting along nicely. Mrs. Garrett was formerly Miss Ida Howe, a daughter of Mrs. Katherine Howe. She was 44 years of age and is survuved by her husband and six children, Agnes, George, Jr., Orien, Ida, Russell, and Lydia, also a brother Charles Howe of Rockport and a sister Mrs. Al Collins of this city. The youngest child is one year old. Funeral services took place from the residence Sunday afternoon at three o'clock and were in charge of Rev. W. R. Leslie, pastor of the M.E. Church. Interment was in the West Cemetery.
Pike County Republician September 15 1915

ANNA L. (FOSTER) GATES , 61, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of Calhoun County, died at Illini Community Hospital at Pittsfield Friday (Nov 15, 1963) at 12:45 am. She had been in ill health for a year. Services will be held Monday at 2 pm in the Church of Christ at Mozier with the Rev. Thomas Shaw officiating. Burial will be in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Mrs. Gates was born July 16, 1907, at Indian Creek, a daughter of Charles and Lucinda Bensinger Foster. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Mozier. On May 11, 1924, she married Frank Gates at Hardin. Surviving are the husband; a son, John L. Gates of Pleasant Hill; three daughters, Mrs. Anna May White, Mrs. Elva Hagen, and Mrs. Charles Prater, all of Pleasant Hill; three brothers, Lee Foster of Bowling Green, Mo, and Walter Foster and Ted Foster, both of Hamburg; four sisters, Mrs. Freda Buchanan of Nebo, Mrs. Lizzie Carroll of Hamburg, Mrs. Frances Knollhoff of Granite City, and Mrs. Blanche Little of Hamburg, 11 grandchildren; and 5 great grand-children.

FRANK L. GATES , 82, of Pleasant Hill, a retired carpenter and farmer, died at 4:10 am Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. He was born June 25, 1902 in Calhoun County a son of John and Ida Gardner Gates. He married Anna L. Foster May 11, 1904 in Hardin, and she died Nov. 15, 1968. Survivors include a son, John of Pleasant Hill; three daughters, Mrs. Anna May White, Mrs. Lenora Hagen and Mrs. Leta Prater, all of Pleasant Hill; one brother, Joseph of Granite City and a sister, Nora Anderson of Belleview. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 pm Friday at the Ward Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill with burial in the Crescent Heights Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Rescue Equipment Fund of the Pleasant Hill Volunteer Ambulance Unit.

JOHN L. GATES , 69, of Pleasant Hill died Wednesday, December 15, 1993, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. He had been employed by Portland Cement Company in St. Louis and later by Dundee Cement Company in Clarksville, MO. He was a member of the Mozier Church of Christ, an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Springfield American Legion Post 32. Born August 26, 1924, in Hardin, he was a son of Frank and Anna Foster Gates. He married Virgia E. Prater on August 28, 1946, in Pittsfield and she survives. Also surviving are a son, Johnny Gates of Springfield; one daughter, Janet Smith of Cincinatti; two sisters, Leta Prater of Nebo and Lenora Ehret of Pleasant Hill; four grandchildren, Dianna Long of Atlas; Richie Jones, Dawn Gates and Jackie Gates, all of Springfield. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna M. White. The funeral was conducted on Friday, December 17, 1993 at the Mozier Church of Christ with Rev. Roy Lee Criswell officiating.

SHARON (MOTLEY) GATES , 67, died July 19, 2008, surrounded by her loving husband and children. She was born July 7, 1941 to G. Earl and Opal Motley. She married Robert Gates in New Canton, June 26, 1959. Sharon worked at Gates Repair & Machine with her children for many years, Sny Island Levee Drainage District, First National Bank of Barry and Motorola. She is survived by her husband, Robert of New Canton; a son, Rob (Jan) Gates of New Canton; and a daughter, Shelley Syrcle of Barry; three granddaughters, Alicia, Shannon and Shelbey; one sister, Joyce Martin of Liberty; a sister-in-law, Etta Motley of Rockport; a brother, Doug (Carolyn) Motley of Louisiana, Mo. and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Kenneth Motley; one brother-in-law, Gilbert Martin; a son-in-law, Kevin 'Red' Syrcle. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She quilted with the Hull & Payson quilt groups. She loved quilting, swedish weaving, baking and cooking, bluegrass music, boat racing, harvesting pecans at the river, traveling in the bus and enjoyed many many adventures with her family and friends. Sharon will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. And with every one she met, her quilt of life grew with patterns and stitches of love. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, July 23, from 4 - 8 pm and the funeral will be Thursday, July 24, at 10 am. Both will be held at the Niebur Funeral Home in Barry, with graveside services following the funeral at the Shearer Cemetery in New Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Barry/Pike County Cancer Support Group or Donors Choice.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

EVALINE GAW , passed away Tuesday morning about 11:45 at her home here. Miss Gaw, a former Methodist Missionary was 76 years old. Born Nov. 12, 1887 in Atlas township a daughter of James Gaw and Clara Ann Capps. Eva, as she was known by everyone, taught in schools in and around Pleasant Hill, starting in 1905. She taught at Sapp, Gilgal, Liberty, Prairie Mound, Cotton Wood, and Pleasant Hill grades. In 1910 she went to Kansas to teach in the Kickapoo Indian School, and later was transferred to the Fort Totten Indian school in North Dakota where she stayed 3 years. 1913-1914 she attended Gem City Business School then returned to the Indian Service in South Dakota. In 1922 she worked in the Indian office at Pawkuska, Okla., and in 1923 sailed to China as a Methodist Missionary. She remained in this service for the next 20 years when forced to return home due to the Japanese war. After attending the Garrett school in Evanston, IL, she filled the pastorate at Hennepin, IL, for two years. She then returned to Pleasant Hill where she remained a faithful worker and teacher in her church. Funeral arrangements were incomplete as the Messenger goes to press. The body is at Ward Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill.

CAROL LEE GAY - Carol Lee Gay, 12, Killed in Accident Monday (handwritten in pen "March 1964") Carol Lee Gay, 12, a seventh grade student in the Rockport school, was killed instantly at 8:30 Monday night in a head-on collision on the Dutch Creek Bridge on Route 96, two miles north of Rockport. Joseph T. Gay, 50, father of the girl and driver of the car, was taken to Illini Community hospital in Pittsfield with a fracture of the knee, multiple fractures of the face, and numerous lacerations of the face. He was taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy Tuesday. Earl Eugene Prichett, 39, of Rockport, driver of the other car, was taken to Pike County hospital in Louisiana, Mo. He suffered internal injuries, a leg fracture and lacerations of the head. State Police said the Prichett auto was traveling south on Route 96, crossed the center line and struck the Gay car head-on. Gay and his daughter were returning to their farm home after attending church services at the Rockport Methodist church. Carol Lee was born at Rockport, April 7, 1951, a daughter of Joseph T. and Eva Fuller Gay. She attended Rockport grade school and church and Sunday School at the Rockport Methodist Church. She was a 4-H club member. Surviving besides her parents are two brothers, Jim of Rockport and Steve of Normal; a sister, Linda, at home, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Gay and A. E. Fuller of Rockport. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 26, 1964 at 2:30 in the Rockport Methodist Church. The Rev. Dean Benton will officiate. Burial will be in Samuel Taylor cemetery.

JAMES GAY , one of the early pioneers who came to this county from North carolina in 1834 and settled in Pleasant Hill Township, died Aug. 6 at his home in Summer Hill at the age of 93 years. He was possessed of quite a large estate, which a year or two since he divided among his six sons and two daughters.

Pike Press 7 August 1907

ULDENE (EDOM) GERARD , age 95, of the Pittsfield Health Care Center in Pittsfield, Ill. died 9:40 p.m. Wednesday (November 8, 2006) at the HealthCare Center. She was born January 5, 1911 in Baylis, Ill. daughter of the late Harry N. and Myrtle Hubbs Edom. She married Everett Gerard and he preceded her in death on September 6, 1967. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one sister, Lois Jester; and three brothers, Gerald Edom, Cletus Edom, and Clifton Edom. She was a past employee of the old Brandt’s Book Store in Pittsfield, Ill. for 33 years. She loved to paint and draw and was a member of the local art club. She loved being around people and enjoyed visiting. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at the Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Ill.

JOE GILVIN died at the home grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Owens 2 1/2 miles southwest of Griggsville, Mrs. Ella Gilvin, aged 7 years, 4 months and 12 days. Joe was a kind and obedient boy and was liked by all who knew him. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church Wednesday, Rev. Armentrout officiating. The funeral was largely attended by his schoolmates who were sorry to part with such a kind boy as Joe, and accompanied his remains to their resting place in the Griggsville cemetery. C.E.O.
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

CHARLES C. GOERTZ 68, of Pittsfield , died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis . He was born Dec. 9, 1938, in Pontoosuc, a son of Casper J. and Elma N. Schultz Goertz. He married Barbara Dolbeare Dec. 8, 1979, in Pittsfield , and she survives. He is also survived by 4 sons, Rick (Kim) Goertz of Springfield, and Johnathon Goertz, Jim (Kim) Shade and Patrick Hughes, all of Pittsfield; 3 daughters, Mrs. Deborah (Joe) Vandermark of Macomb, Mrs. Chris (Tom) Higgins of Pittsfield and Mrs. Deborah (Steve) Summers of Milton; one brother, Robert Goertz of Springfield; 4 sisters, Dorothy Knight of Liberty, Marjorie Logsdon of Quincy, Fern Burgan of Kewanee, and Junetta Goertz of Rockford; 12 grandchildren, Alexandra Shellstrom, Nathaniel Shellstrom, Shelley, Rebecca and Tiffany Higgins, Jeremy and Christopher Shade, Kali, Kalisa and Jordan Goertz, Jonathon and Jacob Goertz; 3 great grandchildren, Kaleb Sidwell, Daniel Walston and Kennedy Frazier; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Goertz served his country in the U.S. Army during peacetime, receiving an honorable discharge in 1964. He owned and operated Goertz Electric in Pittsfield for 25 years and was a service technician for Peters Heating and Air Conditioning in Quincy . He was a member of the Church of Christ , Pittsfield Masonic Lodge #790 AF & AM, former Jaycee member, Goldwing Riders Association in Quincy and Quincy Elks Lodge. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, tinkering in his garage and being with family. Funeral services were Saturday at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield . Burial was at West Cemetery in Pittsfield . Masonic services were conducted Friday at Niebur Funeral Home by Pittsfield Masonic Lodge. Memorials were suggested to American Cancer Society-Leukemia Research, or to Pittsfield Masonic Lodge.

LAURA (ROBERTS) GOODIN , 93, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 17 at 10 in the Pearl Nursing Home, where she had been a patient for the past several months. She was the daughter of Palmedas D. and Lucy A. Berry Roberts and was born on a farm near Martinsburg, IL Nov. 2, 1868 and passed away Oct. 17, 1962 at the age of 93 years, 11 months and 15 days. She was married to Geo. E. Goodin in 1892 at Martinsburg, IL. To this union two sons were born, Wendall and Berry, both of Pleasant Hill. A foster daughter, Mrs. Vera Daniels of Quincy, was taken into their home and reared and loved as their own. She united with church at Martinsburg in early life. In 1917, Mr. and Mrs. Goodin retired and moved to Pleasant Hill and in 1920 she placed her membership with the Church of Christ at Pleasant Hill where she remained a faithful member. Mr. Goodin died in 1939. Surviving are her two sons, her foster daughter, one daughter-in-law, 5 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in the Church of Christ in Pleasant Hill, Friday afternoon at 2:30 with Bro. Lowell Manchester and Bro. Jesse Smith officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights cemetery in Pleasant Hill.

MARY MATILDA (WHEELER) GOODIN - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Matilda (Mollie) Goodin, 90 year old Pike county native, were held at 2 pm Tuesday at Pearl Church of Christ with Rev. Jesse Smith officiating. Interment was in Miller cemetery near Pearl . Hanks Funeral Home was in charge. Mrs. Goodin, who had spent most of her life in the rural Pearl area, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 1970 in Boyd hospital at Carrollton . Born in Pike county, March 2, 1880, Mollie Wheeler was the daughter of Warren ad Mary Battershell Wheeler. She was married to Joe Goodin who preceded her in death in 1963. Her only surviving close relative is a great niece, Mrs. Valeria Whisman of Pearl vicinity.

JOHN F. GODFREY was born in Cambridgeshire, England, June 12, 1823, and died Jan. 6, 1901, aged 77 years, 6 months and 24 days. He was one of a family of fourteen children, only two of whom are now living. His parents came to this country while he was quite young and settled in Belmont county, Ohio, where he resided until 1857, when he moved to Beverly, Ill., where he has since made his home. He was married to Helen Thorburn in 1850, by whom he had eight children, six of whom survive him. He became a charter member of the Congregational church of Beverly in 1859 and was always an earnest worker in the church and Sunday school, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was buried at the Mound Prairie cemetery.
Barry Adage January 24 1901

SARAH E. (CALHOUN) GOODWIN who for the last nine years has been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Elsie Brown in this city, died at her late home there, Tuesday. February 13, 1934. She was born near Chambersburg, Ill., January 12, 1856 and lived a life span of 78 years, 1 month, 1 day. She was the daughter of William and Martha Calhoun. She was twice married, first to Os­car Todd. Two children were born by the first marriage, Clifford who is deceased, and Mrs. Elsie Brown of Griggsville. Her second marriage was to William H. Goodwin who died several years ago. One daughter, Mrs. E. W. Hull was born of this second marriage, who resides in Lawndale, Cal. She is also survived by six grand­children. Harry, Charles and Kenneth Brown with whom during the nine years she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Elsie Brown, she has loved and helped to care for and edu­cate, Mrs. Cecil Polly of Los Angeles. Cal., whom she loved and raised from infancy until a few years ago, and by Mrs. Stella and Mrs. Edna Carnes of Griggsville whom she held in deep affection. Mrs. Brown and these grandchildren have done everything that human hands and love could do to minister to her comfort and re­lieve her suffering during the six months she was bedfast from her illness. She is also survived by one sister. Arretta Calhoun of Perry, Ill., and five brothers, John Calhoun of Per­ry, Ill., Harvey Calhoun. Chambersburg, Ill., Joe Calhoun of Bradford: Ill., and Curt and Jim Calhoun of Decatur, Ill., and by five great-grandchildren. Three sisters, Clara Anna Winegar and Harriett and Ida are deceased. When seven years old she became afflicted with infantile paralysis which left her a cripple for life. She has borne this affliction with the ut­most of patience, never complaining and despite it, being a most sweet, loving and affectionate person. She was a good Christian woman believ­ing only in the right things in life. In her earlier years she read her Bible often. Failing eyesight in her later years denied her this privilege. She will be greatly missed by her dear ones. Funeral services were held Friday, February 16, 1934 from the Skinner Funeral Home in Griggsville and interment, made in Griggsville Ceme­tery, the Rev. Oscar F. Jones, pas­tor of the Griggsville, M. E. Church, officiating.
Submitted by Delaine Donaldson - The Independent Press, Griggsville, Illinois February 24, 1934

THOMAS A. GORTON was born Feb. 25, 1821, in Hancock, Mass., and came to Illinois in June, 1837, and settled in Barry, since which time he has been identified with the interests of this city and surrounding country. He was united in marriage to Eliza J. Sommers, July 25, 1841, who has been his constant companion for about sixty years and still survives to mourn his departure. Six children were born to them, two girls who died in infancy and four boys, two of whom, John and Thomas, were brave soldiers. John was severely wounded during his service in the army and died soon after the war. Thomas, William and Henry are still living. During the war, Mr. Gorton carried "on" a mercantile business, groceries and dry goods and undertaking. He was patriotic and public spirited and served a number of years as an efficient justice of the peace and was especially kind to old soldiers and their widows and fatherless children, doing many acts of kindness for them. He had been in failing health some time and his death was daily expected and occurred Tuesday night, Sept 3, 1901. Funeral services were held from his late home Thursday, Sept 5 at 2 pm, conducted by W.M. Halley. A large number of his old friends and neighbors were present and followed his remains to Barry cemetery.

JOHN FRANKLIN GRAFFORD , son of Benjamin Franklin and Sarah Catherine Doman Grafford, was born January 21, 1871 near Pleasant Hill, Illinois, and departed this life of March 5, 1959, at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 14 days, at the home of his daughter, Lottie Maxfield in Louisiana, Mo. When a young man, Mr. Grafford confessed his faith and became a member of the Christian Church of Pleasant Hill, Illinois and retained his membership there until his death. On Feb. 23, 1898 Mr. Grafford was united in marriage with Nora Ator, at the home of her parents in Black Oak community by the Rev. Sampson. Four years after their marriage they purchased a farm west of Martinsburg, Illinois, where to this union was born two children, Lottie, now Mrs. Merrill Maxfield, and Cecil, who preceded his father in death April 22, 1957. They made their home there for fifty-seven years until four years ago when Mrs. Grafford suffered a stroke, and since then they lived with their daughter, Lottie in Louisiana, Mo. His son-in-law, Merrill Maxfield preceded him in death on May 15, 1951. Mr. Grafford was a successful farmer and was always anxious to return home. During his absence he rented the farming ground and frequently went there to oversee the farming. In 1948, they celebrated their golden anniversary at their home near Martinsburg. In 1958 friends joined them in celebrating sixty years of married life at their daughters home in Louisiana. On February 23, 1959 they had been wed 61 years. A lifetime of travel along life's highway thru sunshine and shadows, joyfully together. Mr. Grafford is survived by his widow and his daughter, Lottie Maxfield, one brother, Willis Grafford of Pearl, Illinois, who has reached the age of ninety-one years, and one sister, Clara Parks of Pittsfield, Illinois. During the illness of his wife, Mr. Grafford patiently and tenderly cared for her until he was stricken on January 12th and was taken to the Pike County Hospital in Louisiana Mr. Grafford, by his kindly disposition, endeared himself to all who knew him, and he endeavored in every way to live according to the teaching of his long Christian experience. And so, another has fallen, and gone to that undiscovered country from whose bourn, no traveler returns. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, March 8th, at the Pleasant Hill, Illinois Christian Church with the Rev. Bill Biggs of Louisiana, MO, officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, Illinois.

NORA ELMA (ATOR) GRAFFORD , daughter of Jacob and Martha Fast Ator was born in the Black Oak Community of Pike County, Illinois, November 8, 1875 and departed this life in the Pike County Hospital, Louisiana, MO, on June 17, 1959, being 83 years, 7 months and 9 days of age. Early in life she joined the Pleasant Hill Christian Church of which she remained a faithful member. On February 23, 1898 she was united in marriage to John Franklin Grafford (Frank) at the home of her parents with whom she joyfully traveled life's road for 61 years until he was called home of March 5, 1959. In 1948 they cele-brated their golden anniversary at their home near Martinsburg. In 1958 friends joined them in celebrating sixty years of married life at their daughters home in Louisiana, where they had resided since she had a stroke four years ago. Mrs. Grafford was the last surviving member of her family of five brothers and sisters, namely: John, Isaac and Albert Ator and Cora Windmiller. Her son Cecil Grafford preceded his mother in death on April 22, 1957 and her son-in-law Merrill Maxfield preceded her in death May 15, 1951. Fifty-seven years of her life were spent at their home near Martinsburg, Pike County, Illinois, where she was a respected member of her community, always participating in all community activities. She had been hospitalized but a few days but had been in poor health for a number of years during which time her daughter, Lottie Grafford Maxfield cared for her most tenderly. Her cheerful outlook on life and sunny smile even in the midst of deep affliction, endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. She is survived by her daughter, Lottie, now Mrs. Merrill Maxfield of Louisiana, Mo., a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, June 19th, at the Christian Church in Pleasant Hill, with Rev. Bill Riggs of the Louisiana, Missouri Christian Church officiating, assisted by Rev. Morris Wash of Pleasant Hill. Nieces of Mrs. Grafford, daughters of the late Albert Ator, Mrs. Claude Franklin, Mrs. Berry Goodin and Mrs. Irvine Hillman sang "Sometime we'll Understand" and "When he Calls". Pallbearers were Frank Sutton, Forbe Stout, Jake Long, John Butler, Jim White and Paul Curry. Services were in charge of the Frank Ward Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, where she lay in state until an hour before the service when she was removed to the Christian Church to lay in state until time for the service. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, beside her son Cecil and her husband.

EARL GRAMMER - Services for Earl Grammer, 87, of Barry, who died Friday, April 13, 1973 at 1:30 p.m. in a Barry nursing home, were held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Lock Funeral Home, Barry. The Rev. Terry Edele of Baylis officiated and burial was in the Baylis cemetery. He was born near Baylis July 25, 1886, a son of Sam & emily Powell Grammer. He married Nellie Davis in 1914 in Quincy. She preceded him in death. He was a veteran of WW 1 and operated a hardware store in Baylis for many years before his retirement. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Maxine Murphy of Pittsfield; a grandaughter; and two great-grandaughters.
Pike Press October 17, 2007

RELINA (TAYLOR) GRAMMER

C. WALTER GRAY , of Baylis passed away Wednesday, October 5, 1949, in the Illini Hospital at Pittsfield. He farmed most of his life near New Canton. Mr. Gray was born at Pleasant Hill, Illinois, April 16, 1870, the son of James and Elizabeth Crump Gray. On September 21, 1899 he was married to Miss Lillie Fast, who died in 1931. On August 8, 1932 he was mar ried to Miss Grace DeJaynes and to this union four children were born, all of whom survive, the son who lived with his father in Baylis, and three daughters who are with their mother in Hannibal. Also surviving are a brother Otis Gray, of New Canton: two sisters, Mrs. Shula Moore of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Pearlie House of Griggsville: and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, October 8, at two-thirty from the Independent Holiness Church in Barry, with Rev. James Gray in charge. Music was by Seth Whitten, Newman Potter, Mrs. Alice Waters and Mrs. Hazel Blake, accompanied by Mrs. Leaton Mink. Interment was in Park Lawn Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were William, David, Paul and Ward L. Gray, Olin Deorle and Harry Wagner. Those from Baylis attending the services were Rev. and Mrs. James Gray, Carl Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Gray and Connie, Mr. and Mrs. William Martin, William Rigg, Mrs. Charles Wilson, Dick Wilson, Mrs. Maud Kaylor, Miss Lena June Kaylor, Rev. and Mrs. J. Ruberg, Miss Mae Allen, Mrs. Florence Lewis and Mrs. Florine Howell.
Contributed by Carmen Megehe

HAROLD OTIS GRAY , 17, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Gray, residents of New Canton, died in Blessing hospital at Quincy Monday night at 6:15. The youth had been ill for some days with complications which finally terminated in pneumonia. Harold was removed to the hospital on Sunday. He was a freshman in the New Canton Community High School and an outstanding athlete, being a member of the high school basket ball squad, and the baseball team. Besides his parents he leaves ten brothers and sisters, namely: Mrs. Bessie Kirtright and John Gray of New Canton: Mrs. Rose Deorle of Payson: James Gray of Downers Grove: Mrs. Eva Havens of Normal: Mrs. Ruby Schuster, LaGrange: Mrs. LaVeda Summers of Winchester: Bill, Paul and Betty Gray, at home.
Contributed by Carmen Megehe

JAMES GRAY ,76, of 2200 44th Terrace S.W., Golden Gate, Fla., died Thursday, July 22, 1982 in Naples Fla. He had been a resident 14 years, coming from Downers Grove. Born July 8, 1906, Mr. Gray was the son of the late Otis and Millie Fast Gray. He is survived by hsi wife, Dorothy A> Erickson Gray of Golden Gate, Fla.; a son, Everett E. Gray of Downers Grove; a brother Paul Gray of Ocala, Fla., and a grandson, Terry Gray. Mr. Gray was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge 1782 of Naples and the Southwest Florida 58, Legion of the Moose. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 23, in Naples Fla. Entombment was in Naples Memorial Gardens. The Earl G. Hodges Funeral Chapel was in charge.
Contributed by Carmen Megehee

JANE GRAY Mrs. Jane Gray, aged 96 years, mother of James and Leander Gray, who was the oldest lady in Martinsberg Township, died last Friday, January 20, 1899.
Contributed by Carmen Megehe from Pike County Democrat, Tuesday, January 24, 1899

MARY JANE GRAY was born in Quincy, IL, July 11, 1843 and departed this life at her home in Bellville February 28, 1924 at the age of 81 years, 1 month, and 17 days. She united in marriage to Steadman Gray on March 26, 1863 at Martinsburg, IL. To this union was born ten children, nine of whom, with her husband preceded her in death. She united with the Baptist Church at Martinsburg, when eleven years of age. She came with her husband to Kansas in 1872. They homesteaded in Norway township, where they endured the hardships of the early days. Gray of Bellville, four grandchildren, Mrs. Carl Gile of Norway, Mrs. Ed Ingraham, Mrs. Charles Currie, and Mrs. HarveyHigle, all of Bellville, nine great grandchildren and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at Highland Baptist Church. at three o'clock February 29, 1924. Rev. Clifford McGlothlan having charge of services. Interment was made in the Highland Cemetery. (Now Pleasant Ridge Cemetery)
Contributed by Carmen Megehe

MILLIE (FAST) GRAY passed away at her home near New Canton Wednesday afternoon, January 18, 1950, at 1:20. Mrs. Gray (Millie Fast) was born near Pleasant Hill, November 12, 1883, a daughter of Will and Sarah Ator Fast. On September 2, 1900, she was united in marriage to Otis Nelson Gray and to this union twelve children were born. Two sons, her parents, a sister, Mrs. Rose Baughman, and a brother, Willie Fast, preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband; ten children, Dorothy Kirtright of Woodriver, James Gray of Downers Grove, Ruby Schuster of Chicago, Luveda Summers, Paul Gray and Eva Amerson of LaGrange. Rose Deorle of Payson, William Gray of Hannibal, John Gray of New Canton and Betty at home: a sister, Mrs. Harve Daniels of Griggsville; a brother, Everett Fast of Payson; fifteen grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, January 21, at two o'clock from the New Canton Union Church, with Rev. John Golden of Hannibal in charge. The Phillips sisters sang, accompanied by Mrs. Robert Alfs. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery at Barry, with Tilford Phillips Ulysses Fuller, David and Ward L. Gray, Charles Billings and Walter Warner serving as casket-bearers.

OTIS N. GRAY , 86, retired farmer, died Saturday afternoon, April 9, in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Rose Deorle at Payson, ILL. (Adams Co) Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the Union Church with Rev. Prosper L. Turner officiating. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery at Barry. Mr Gray was born at Martinsberg April 22, 1873, a son of James and Elizabeth Crump Gray. He was married Sept., 20, 1900 to Millie Fast. She died in January 1950. He had lived in the New Canton community most of his life. Surviving besides the daughter, Mrs. Deorle, are five other daughters, Mrs. Eva Seibels of La Grange, ILL., Mrs. Ruby Schuster of Chicago, Mrs. Levada Summers of Brookfield, Mrs. Betty Chenoweth of Milton, Mrs. Dorothy Kirtright of Pittsfield; four sons, John of New Canton, William of Hannibal, James of Downers Grove and Paul of LaGrange; 14 grandchildren: 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. A sister, Mrs. Pearlie House of Quincy. Other relatives and many friends.
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ALONZO PARKER GRAY , first son of James and Elizabeth Crump Gray, was born on a farm near Martinsburg IL., March 5, 1862, and passed away October 29, 1939, at his home in New Canton, IL. Age 77 years, 7 months and 24 days. He was united in marriage to Nora Williamson of Pleasant Hill, IL. August 23, 1888. To this union was born ten children, his wife and two daughters having preceded him in death; Ester dying in infancy, and Maud age 9 yrs. Mrs. Gray died July 2, 1937 at the age of 63 years. Mr. Gray leaves to mourn the loss of a father, two sons and six daughters. David Gray of Rockport, IL. Walter Gray of Pleasant Hill, IL., Lillian Martin of Peoria, IL., Mollie McCallister of Louisiana, MO., Minnie Rennie of Detroit, MI., Mamie Sapp of New Canton, IL., Syble Kelso of Pleasant Hill, IL., Jessie Wagner of Plainville, IL. Thirty one grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. Also two brothers and two sisters. Walter Gray of Barry, IL., Otis Gray of New Canton, IL., Mrs. Shula Moore of Pleasant Hill, IL., and Mrs. Pearlie House of New Canton. Mr. Gray was loved by all who knew him. He was of the Pentecost Faith. The funeral was held at the Union Church, Tuesday afternoon, October 31, at 2 O'clock. Rev. Davis of Barry officiating. Interment in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

DAVE GREATHOUSE aged 75 years and eight months died at Pearl last Monday after an illness of several months which terminated in dropsy. He was a son of Bonaparte and Nancy Greathouse and belonged to a family of seven children, two of whom are living, James F. of Hardin and Mrs. W. B. Grimes of Pittsfield. Four children survive him, Douglas, Walter, and Frank living in the vicinity of St. Louis, and Mrs. Wm. Brady of Pearl. The deceased was a man of strong spiritual convictions and always lived an upright Christian life; a devoted husband and father ready to cheer and jolly everybody with whom he associated. He was joined in marriage to Amanda Lester fifty years ago; she preceded him to the unknown a few years ago and he was laid to rest by her side in the Green Pond Cemetery to await the resurrection, surrounded by his children and grandchildren, and a host of friends and neighbors who had come to pay the last tribute of love and respect. Rev. C. E. Bolin conducted the funeral ceremony.
Contributed by Rosemary Reeves - rom the Pike County Democrat, August 26, 1908

MARION L. GREIWE , 89, of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy , and formerly of Perry, died early Wednesday morning, Oct. 18, 2006 at the Veteran's Home. He was born Jan. 13, 1917 in Brown County , a son of Henry A. and Rosa Eva Thiele Greiwe. He is survived by several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Paul Greiwe; and a sister-in-law, Beulah Curry Greiwe. Mr. Greiwe was a life long farmer, farming in the Perry community for most of his life. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army during the Battle of the Bulge, receiving 3 Purple Hearts. He was a member of Perry United Methodist Church and Perry American Legion Post. He loved to play cards, playing in the basement at the restaurant in Perry. Funeral services were Saturday morning at the Wilson Cemetery in Perry. Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville handled arrangements. Memorials are suggested to Perry American Legion Post or Perry Cemetery Association.

MINNIE MAE (MORTON) GRESHAM was the firstborn of seven children of James Thomas and Adeline DeCamp Morton. She entered the world on September 3, 1890 at Pleasant Hill , Illinois . She had an uneventful childhood and grew up with sisters Mary and Culleta and brothers Perry, Bill, and Jim. She was educated in Pleasant Hill . Just prior to her 19th birthday, and after 3 years of courtship, she married Deloss Gresham on March 3, 1909 at Pittsfield , Illinois . They continued to live in the Pleasant Hill area until April of 1916, when by train, they traveled west and located in St. Anthony. A year later, they decided to try their luck and homesteaded at Roberts, Idaho . Following that, they lived in Idaho Falls , Ashton, and Lima , Montana and finally settled back in St. Anthony where they lived out their remaining years. Uncle Loss and Aunt Minnie were never blessed with children but she never wanted for youngsters round her knee. Youthful experiences abounded in their home as they served, for many years, as parents to their niece Leona.

My first memories of Aunt Minnie were of the times she would tie a large sun-bonnet on my head, a big apron around me and I would follow her in the garden, holding out the skirt of the apron to hold the pickings. I remember as a high school girl, stopping by their home on my way home after school just to chatter about the events of my day. They would listen patiently as if it was the most important news of the world. I believe the size of their family was not measured by the number of children they had but rather by the love and attention they received. Aunt Minnie spent her hours busily working at the laundry, seed houses and homemaking duties. She thoroughly enjoyed handwork of any kind, quilting and gardening. You needn't spend much time with her to perceive her favorite past time.....plenty of family around with plenty to talk about! Many years ago her nephew Joe wrote a humerous poem for and about her.

In the spring of 1974 relatives, friends and neighbors joined in to help celebrate a 65th wedding anniversary. Uncle Loss enjoyed good health until the fall of that year and passed away on September 24th. Aunt Minnie continued to live in her own home as long as was possible, however the last few years were spent at the home of her sister-in-law Florence .

JOHN MARSHALL GRISWOLD - Rec'd notice that the Rev. John Marshall Griswold in charge of S. James, Griggsville, died very suddenly last evening. (15 Jan 1906) Faithful, loyal, earnest man. His wish, yes, his pray­er, has been answered, that he might pass hence "in the communion of the Catholic church." English born, he had been many years in this country. He was a lawyer competent to practice in Illinois. For many years he had been a Methodist minister, but after long study and mature deliberation sought a place in the old mother church of the English speaking race. He made no conditions. He was wil­ling to come, anxious to come, purpos­ing to practice law for a livelihood. He was confirmed in S. Andrews church, Peoria, Sept. 2, 1904, and soon after he made his first communion in Christ Church, Streator, of which the present rector in Rock Island was then incumbent. He was commissioned as a lay-reader and accepted as a postu­lant for Holy Orders on Oct. 15, 1904, and went to live at Jubilee, reading the service there and at Christ Church, Limestone. How interested he was in the opening of the school there, his frequent and enthusiastic letters showed. Yes, and how through those and all his letters to his diocesan there ran the indications of a soul hungering for souls, anxious to do well his duty to the glory of God and the good of his brother men. When he came up for the canonical examinations the examining chaplains were able to give good report, and that part of his written examination having to do with the differences between the religious body from whence he came and the Church, was especially commended and sent to me to be filed. It showed a deep in­sight into the polity of the Church and a firm grasp of the doctrine of the Sacraments. He was made a Deacon in the Cathedral July 16, 1905, (IV Trinity) continuing his work at Jubilee until appointed to S. James, Griggs­ville, on Oct. 5 following. And now we mourn our loss, not his. Quiet, modest, unassuming, genuine, we write of him as was written of S. Barnabas, “He was a good man.”

Another Account: The death of our dear Brother Griswold came as a great shock to us. He had been so short a time with us, but in the five weeks of our acquaintance with him we learned to love him. He was of amiable disposition, enter­ing heartily into the plans of the churches for the betterment of life in our town. A broad reader, a scholar, a forceful, earnest speaker. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and the church of which he was pastor.
Card of Thanks -- To the members and clergy of the Episcopal church, to the Masonic order, and to the many others who have helped and comforted us in our sore bereavement I desire to offer on behalf of my late brother’s family, sincere and heartfelt thanks. --- Geo. H. Griswold
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

WILLIAM G. GROTE , 89, of Pittsfield died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, at Illini Community Hospital , Pittsfield . He was born in Pittsfield on July 7, 1917, to Paul F. and Almarena Grimshaw Grote. He married Jane E. Adams on Aug. 14, 1946 in Summer Hill and she preceded him in death in 1989. Mr. Grote served as a lt. commander in the US Navy during WWII. He was stationed in Pearl Harbor and served as captain of the USS Tinsman. He was a 1934 graduate of Pittsfield High School and 1939 graduate of University of Illinois . Mr. Grote owned Pike County Coal and Lumber in Pittsfield , which he founded Jan. 2, 1947. He retired from Pike County Coal and Lumber in 1984. He was a member of Pittsfield Congregational Church, a charter member of Old Orchard Country Club, Pittsfield American Legion Post #152, Pike Co. VFW, Pittsfield Moose Lodge #420, and Pike Co. Historical Society. He was an avid reader, and he enjoyed driving the roads of Pike Co. and mushrooming. He is survived by 3 sons, Dr. James (JoAnne) Grote, P. Stephen (Loretta) Grote, and Frederick (companion, Pam White) Grote, all of Pittsfield . He is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Elizabeth, William, Jessica, Paul, Nicholas, Daniel, and Jane Grote. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane, and 1 brother, Paul F. Grote. Funeral services were held Mon. afternoon at Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield . Burial was at St. Stephen's Episcopal Cemetery in Pittsfield , where military rites were conducted by Pittsfield Amer. Legion Post #152. Memorials are suggested to the Pikeland Foundation or St. Stephen's Episcopal Cemetery.

BALDWIN GUTHRIE , father of Mrs. William Kelly of Newburg, died at his home in Nebo, March 1, 1922, aged 85 years. He was born November 10, 1836 and was united in marriage with Elizabeth Hack, August 30, 1863; and united with the Christian Church 46 years ago under the ministry of Elder J.J.W. Miller. He is survived by his aged wife and 5 children, namely John and Sam of Nebo, Mrs. Sadie Killebrew of Farmer's Ridge, Mrs. Ida Kelly of Newburg, and Mrs. Laura Miller of Filer, Idaho. Uncle Baldwin, as he was affectionately known, lived in the house in which he died for a period of 55 years. The funeral was conducted from the home of Elder T. J. Scranton and interment was in the Hunter cemetery. *From another article: A jury in the county court last Monday returned a verdict that Baldwin Guthrie, aged 85 years, living south of Nebo, was feeble-minded, and that a conservator should be appointed to look after his estate. He and his wife, who is 80 years of age, live with a young woman 19 years of age who cares for them. Mrs. Guthrie suffers from cancer. The petition for the hearing was filed by a son, John W. Guthrie. Baldwin Guthrie, the respondent, has 810 acres of land and personal property, mostly money to the amount of $8000. The son, John W., has been appointed conservator. There are four other children; Samuel W., Mrs. Laura Miller, residing in Idaho, Mrs. Sarah Killebrew and Mrs. Ida Kelly.

ELIZABETH (HACK) GUTHRIE , daughter of Woodford and Lydia Hack was born March 7, 1842, died Apr. 11, 1922 aged 80 years, 1 month and 4 days. She was united in marriage to Baldwin Guthrie Aug. 30, 1863. To this union were born five children; three girls and two boys, all living; Sadie Killebrew, John and Sam of Nebo, Ida Kelly of Pittsfield, Laura Miller of Filer, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her husband March 1, 1922, just one month and 10 days. Besides her children she leaves to mourn her loss, sixteen grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, besides a host of relatives, friends and neighbors. She united with the Christian Church 46 years ago. Her greatest joy in life has been in giving. She cared and raised to manhood and womanhood several children besides her own. For the past four years she has been a patient sufferer from cancer. Funeral services were held from the home Wednesday afternoon by Elder T.J. Scranton after which she was laid to rest beside her husband in the Hunter Cemetery. (Nebo, IL)

WILLIAM GUTHRIE , Mrs. Ellen Main received word Sunday of the death of her brother, Wm. Guthrie at Blue Springs, Mo. He had recently returned from a visit in California and had planned to spend much of his time with Mrs. Main this summer. Mr. Guthrie was overcome by gas fumes in the bathroom and when found by a neighbor he was so nearly dead he could not be resuscitated. Aunt Ellen has the deep sympathy of her friends in the loss of her brother.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas - Obit from Celia Fannie Guthrie Buchanan’s scrap book