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.
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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.

GERALD LLOYD GARNER , 82, of Hannibal, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at Willow Care Center in Hannibal. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. The Rev. Allen Clark will officiate. Burial will be at Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport, Ill. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home. Mr. Garner was born Feb. 3, 1926, in Arcadia, Neb., to L.C. and Elnora Martha Cook Garner. He was married to Evelyn Blacketer on July 8, 1948, in Quincy, Ill. She survives. Other survivors include one daughter, Cheryl Black Brown (Larry “Rusty”) of Hannibal; brothers, James Garner (Leota) and Robert Garner (Sandy), both of Barry, Ill.; a sister, Sharon Burgdorff of Barry, Ill.; two grandchildren, Larry Brown Jr. (Barb) of Rosmond, Calif., and Marla Ryan (Jack) of Hannibal; five great-grandchildren, Stacey Henderson, Larry Brown III, Courtney Ryan, Alyssa Brown and J.C. Ryan Jr. Mr. Garner was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters. Mr. Garner retired as a conductor from the Burlington-Northern Railroad. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, having served from 1944 until 1947. Mr. Garner was Christian by faith. Mr. Garner loved to fish and loved spending time with his family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Samuel Taylor Cemetery, Rockport, Ill., in care of James O’Donnell Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be friends and family.
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JAMES W. GARNER , 77, of Barry, died Saturday June 13, 2009, at his residence in Barry. James was born Dec. 5, 1931 in Loup City Neb. to Loren and Elnora Cook Garner. He married Leota Myers Oct. 15, 1954 at the Rockport Christian Church and she survives. Jim was a journeyman pressman at Western Printing Company in Hannibal, MO. Later he was a contract laborer for Black Construction Company and worked for City of Barry. Mr. Garner was a US Army veteran, serving in England during the Korean War. Jim was a member of the Rockport Christian Church and the Barry American Legion Post 222. He enjoyed helping people, reading, hunting, and times spent with his boys, coaching and watching their baseball teams. Survivors include his wife, Leota; three sons, Randy (wife Sally) Garner of Palmyra, Mo., Rusty Garner of Brownsburg, Ind. and Bob (wife Ruth) Garner of Joplin, Mo.; a brother, Robert (wife Sandy) Garner of El Dara; and a sister, Mrs. Sharon Burgdorf of Barry; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Lloyd Garner; and two sisters in infancy. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday June 17, at 10 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry, with Rev. Bill Walton officiating. Burial will be at the Samuel Taylor Cemetery at Rockport. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 5 - 8 p.m. at the funeral chapel in Barry. Memorials may be left to the Rockport Christian Church or the Barry Food Pantry
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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.

JOHNNY GATES , 56, of Springfield, formerly of Pleasant Hill, died Oct. 10, 208, at St. John's Hospice. Johnny was born Oct. 27, 1951 in Louisiana, Mo., tile son of John Luther and Virgia Emia Prater Gates. He married Kathy Afor of Pittsfield April 21, 1979. Johnny was a member of Church of Christ in Mozier. He also belonged to American Legion Post 32 and VFW #755. JOhnny received Mechanics Diesel Training while serving in the Arm * and he was later employed by Superior Walls. Johnny was an outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan and will be remembered as a fun-loving, gen­erous, family man. Johnny was preceded in death by his father and sister, Janet K. Smith. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Gates of Springfield; his daughters, Dawn Michelle (husband, David- Paul) Allen of Springfield, former­ly of Ft. Myers, Fla. and Jackie Marie (husband, Bryan) Nicoll of Springfield; two grandchildren, Hunter Ray and Braden Nicoll; his mother, Virgia Gags of Pleasant Hill; in addition to several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephew, including Richie "RI" (wife, Meri) Jones of Cantral. Family met with friends from 4­6:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, at Kirlin­Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. A funeral cer­emony took place at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 at KIrlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center
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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.
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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

NAOMI M. (ALTIZER) GERARD , 91 of rural Pittsfield, died Monday, April 27, 2009, at Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield. She was born Sept. 28, 1918 in Bellview, the daughter of Austin Altizer Sr and Sarah O. Pruett Altizer, Sr. She married Kenneth William Gerard Sr. July 3, 1947 and he preceded her in death Nov. 16, 1970. Naomi was a member of the Independence Christian Church and taught Sunday School and Bible School for numerous years. She dearly loved raising and taking care of her children, grandchildren and other family members along with cooking, flower and vegetable gardening and canning. She is survived by three sons and one daughter, Kenny (Marcia) Gerard, Mark (Jonie) Gerard, Mike (Kim) Gerard, all of Pittsfield and Sarah (Steve) Aughenbaugh, Lincoln; 10 grandchildren, Brandon (Miranda) Gerard, Nathan (Karen) Gerard, Billy Gerard, Isaac (Ashley) Gerard, Jamie Gerard, Shelby Gerard, Kelsey Gerard, Laura Aughenbaugh, Evan Aughenbaugh and Connor Edwards; three great-grandchildren, Noah Gerard, Kaylin Gerard and Molly Gerard; and several nieces and nephews. Naomi was preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers, Nettie Davis, Vera Altizer, Opal Bartlett, Veda Gerard, Roxy Smith, Austin Altizer Jr., Arthur Altizer and Verdie Altizer and a nephew, Guy Davis, who was raised in the home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 30, at 11 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Jim Bormann officiating. Burial will be at the Pittsfield West Cemetery
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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.
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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

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.

HAYWARD GOODIN , 87, died on August 22, 2005 at 5:18 a.m. at Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield, IL. Hayward as born on January 23, 1918, in Martinsburg, IL to Louis H. and Ina L. Cheek Goodin. He married June Sutton and she preceded. He was in the U. S. Army during WWII. He worked at the DX Station in Pittsfield and drove a U.S. Mail Truck for Frank Troutner and retired from the city of Pittsfield as a laborer. Hayward attended and was baptized in the Pearl Church of Christ. He was a collector of antiques and clocks. Survivors: one brother Howard (Genevive) Goodin of Pittsfield, IL., two nieces Mrs. David (Donna) Johnson, Hannibal, MO and Mrs. Vince (Shirley) Tovar, Knoxville, TN. Preceded by his wife June and an infant son, Louis and a nephew Richard Goodin. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be at the Goodin Cemetery, Pittsfield, Illinois. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 25 th at the Niebur Funeral Home noon till time of services.

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.

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

MARY McTUCKER-GRAMMER died Monday morning at the age of 76 years at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elisa McDonald, 401 Colorado street. Mrs. McTucker-Grammer was the mother of 10 children, seven of whom survive her. These are Mrs. E. Dodge, Mrs. Elisa McDonald, Mrs. J. Davis and Miss Frances McTucker of this city, and Mrs. J. R. Rowland of San Antonio, Tex., and James and John McTucker of Barry, Ill. Her youngest son, Nat McTucker, a well known street railway employee, died in this city in April 1998. Mrs. McTucker-Grammer was born in Johnston, Vt., May 29, 1827, moving with her brother to Illinois in the early '40's. She was married to John McTucker at Barry, Ill., and there all her children were born. Her husband was killed in a railway accident in 1869. In 1875 she was married to William Grammer, who died in 1891, leaving her a widow the second time. Since the death of her second husband Mrs. McTucker-Grammer had lived with her daughters and for the past three years had been a resident of Butte. She was a lady of estimable qualities, of quiet and retiring disposition and was beloved by all who knew her. Funeral services will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the Lisa block. The body will be taken to Barry, Ill. for burial.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge Anaconda Standard 12 January 1904 page 8

Miss Mary Brown was born in Johnson, Vermont, May 29, 1827, and departed this life at the home of her daughter in Butte, Montana, Jan 11, 1904, aged 76 years 7 months 12 days. She came with her parents to Illinois in 1847 and settled in Pike County near this place. She was a sister to Benjamin Brown, so well and favorably known in this city as the donor of the funds that have so recently erected our beautiful public library. She was married to John McTucker in 1849, to whom she was a faithful and devoted wife until death removed him Oct. 27, 1869. She was the mother of ten children, seven of whom are still living, namely: Mrs. J.R. Rowand, San Antonio, Tex., James McTucker, Mrs. Effie Dodge, Mrs. Jennie Davis, Mrs. Eliza McDonald and Frances McTucker, all of Butte, Mont., and John McTucker of Barry, Ill. Mrs. Davis, Frances and John were the only children able to be at the funeral services. One son, Nathaniel, died only five years ago. The subject of our sketch was married a second time Wm. Grammer in 1875, who died in 1891, since which time Mrs. Grammer has made her home with her children, spending the most of the time in Butte, Mont. The sad news of her death was heard with profound sorrow by her many friends here, who had known her so long, and each and everyone has something to relate of her kindness and help to them in some hour of sorrow and need. She was a woman of sterling qualities of mind and character always trusted and confided in by her friends. She grew old beautifully, and was cheerful and happy with her children. She was not to say sick at the last but “the weary wheels of life stood still” and she was not, for God had taken her to her home above. She believed in the Bible and religion and practiced the teaching of the word more than professing it. She subscribed to the principles taught by the Universalist faith. The remains arrived on the 7 a.m. train Saturday an were taken to the home of her son, John McTucker, where on Monday Jan 18, at 2 p.m., funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.M. Hailey A choir composed of Mrs. Hailey, Mrs. H.T. Jones, M.T. Stauffer and W.M. Hailey furnished appropriate music. The Women’s Relief Corps, of which Mrs. Grammer was a member, had charge of the services at the grave. Interment was made by the side of her husband in Barry cemetery.
Contributed by Janet Hinch

RELINA (TAYLOR) GRAMMER Obituary is lost

DON GRAY , 76, of New Hartford died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia Funeral services will be held 10 am. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at the Mudd-Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Green with Rev. Gary Green and Rev. Mike Haldeman offi­ciating. Burial will be in the Smyma Cemetery near New Hartford with mil­itary honors conducted by VFW Post 5553. Visitation for Mr. Gray will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. He was born May 30, 1932 in Pleasant Hill the son of Walter and Pearlie Wmdmiller Gray. Feb. 16, 1955 in Pittsfield, he married Maxine Trower. She survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Sandra Lesh, and husband Richard of St. Peters; one daughter-in- law Helen Gray of New Hartford; eight grandchil­dren Ryan Gray, Brandon Gray and wife Amy, Chad Gray; Eric L,esh, Kelsey Gray, Trevor Gray, Erin Lesh and Emily Lesh and two sisters Deama Edwards and hus­band Richard of New Hartford and Irma McKinnon of Pleasant Hill, IL. Preceding him in death was one son Roger Gray Oct. 16, 2008, one brother William Gray and one sister Eva Crowder. Don had lived in the New Hartford area all of his married life where he was a grain and livestock farmer. He was in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of Morning Star Fellowship in Bowling Green and was a member of the American Legion Post #370. He enjoyed sports, pheasant hunting, fishing and the outdoors but especially spending time with his grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be Ryan Gray, Brandon Gray, Chad Gray, Eric Lesh, Dave Murry and Ron Dugan. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Edwards, Argil Ellison, Ted Heffner, Ron Kagy and Kenneth (Butch) Myers.
Contributed by Billie Browning

DORIS JUNE (DOLBEARE) GRAY , 87, of Hull and formerly of the New Canton area, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry. She was born Jan. 18, 1922 in Rockport, to William and Artie Ator Dolbeare. Doris June graduated from New Canton High School in 1938. She married Wordell E. Gray April 29 1939 in Bowling Green, Mo., and he survives. Her first job was at a glove factory in St. Louis. After moving back to Pike County, she upholstered antique furniture, and drove grain and livestock trucks along with her husband for a time. She then worked in Quincy at Harris Electronics until her retirement in 1984. Doris June and Wardell raised two foster children in their home. They had celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary April 29 of this year. Survivors include her husband, Wardell of Hull; two foster children, Kerry Pfrimmer of New Smyrna, Fla. and Candice Klemann of Hannibal, Mo.; and a sister, Billie Mae Irwin of Springfield. She was preceded by her parents. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 26 at 11 a.m. at the Shearer Cemetery at New Canton, with Becky Clark officiating. There was no visitation.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

RICHARD GRAY , of Fuquay Varina, NC and formerly of Blairsville, GA died Jan. 3, 2009 at Fuquay Varina, NC. He was born Jan. 25, 1919, in Rockport, a son of William D. and Emma Byxbee Gray. He married Eloise Addington in 1942 and she survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Jerry Sue (husband Terry L.) Bowersox and Anna Lee (husband Wayne L.) Huffman; four grandchildren, David S. Bowersox, Dianna L. Dell, Gary R. Huffman and Gregory T. Huffman; nine great-grandchildren; a sister Virginia Keim of Kinderhook; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Gray began working at the Packard factory in Detroit in 1941 at the onset of the U.S. involvement in World War II, producing Packard Merlin fighter aircraft engines. He met his future wife while in Detroit who also helped with the war effort. Shortly after their marriage he enlisted in the army and was shipped off to Europe where he fought in several campaigns including the Battle of the Bulge. After the war he returned to civilian life for a few years then returned to military service with the newly formed U.S. Air Force. He retired a senior master sergeant from the air force in 1973 and settled in Blairsville, GA, his wife's childhood home. He was a member of Blairsville VFW #7394 and acted as chaplain for the post. He loved life, his family and friends and will be missed.
Contributed by Billie Browning

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

EUGENE GRAY , was born in Barry, Ill., September 4, 1839, and died March 13, 1903, aged 63 years, 6 mos., and 9 days. He was converted and joined the Baptist church when he was 17 years of age. When the civil war broke out he enlisted in the Sixty-eighth Illinois Volunteers and afterwards in the Twenty-eighth Illinois Infantry. He served three years and three months in the defense of the flag he loved so well. He came to New Canton, Ill., in 1867 and January 8, 1868, he was married to Miss Lydia R. Ware, of Barry. He engaged in business in New Canton and for thirty-six years has been an honored citizen and a progressive business man. He was postmaster of New Canton from 1871 to 1872, supervisor for two years and school treasurer for 10 years, and in all places the public have trusted him they have been able to say "Well done good and faithful servant." Mr. Gray leaves a wife and two children, besides a host of relatives and friends who deplore his sudden and untimely death. He was noted for his frank, manly and generous qualities and his death is a great loss to the town and country where for so many years he has been so favorably known. Good citizen, kind friend, loving husband and father, farewell, rest in peace! The funeral was conducted by Rev. H. H. Hurley, of Barry, at his home in New Canton, after which the body, followed by a host of friends, was brought to Barry and laid in the Park Lawn cemetery to await the resurrection morn."

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 , 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

JOHN GRAY - Funeral services for John E. Gray, 65, of New Canton were held Friday, Dec.6, 1968, at 2:00 o'clock from the New Canton Methodist Church, in charge of the Lock Funeral Home of Barry. The Rev. J.O. Craig officiated; and Mrs. William Koeller provided organ music. Interment was in Park Lawn Cemetery at Barry. Serving as casket- bearers were Everette Gray, John Schuster Jr., William Schuster, Garrill Allensworth, Lyle Allensworth and Robert Hees. Mr. Gray passed away at his home Wednesday, Dec. 4, from a heart attack. He had had a heart condition and had recently returned home from the hospital at Louisiana, Mo.where he had been a patient following an attack. He was engaged in farming. Born at Pleasant Hill Feb. 27, 1903, he was the son of Otis and Millie Fast Gray. He was a member of the Methodist Church. His marriage to Leona Sally Allensworth occured June 25, 1927 at Pittsfield. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Virgil (Edna Mae) Megehe of New Canton! ; three brothers, James of Naples,Fla., William of Hannibal and Paul of Chicago; four sisters, Mrs. John (Ruby) Schuster of Villa Park, Mrs. Jack (Eva) Seibles of Lockport, Mrs. Paul (LaVeta) Summers of Brookfield and Mrs. Homer (Betty) Chenoweth of New Canton; and three grandchildren.
Contributed by Rosemary Reeves

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.
Contributed by Carmen Megehe

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.

BURTON T. GRAY youngest son of Daniel H. and Naomi Thomas Gray, was born in Berlin, NY, Feb. 5, 1822, and passed on to the great beyond at his home in Barry, Ill. at 11:45 pm, Nov. 16, 1911, having attained the age of 80 yrs, 9 mos. and 11 days. He came to Atlas, Pike County, Ill. in May, 1830, with his parents, and, needless to say, endured the privations of early pioneer life. In 1836 he came to Barry, Ill, and made his home with his brother Daniel for several years. He later went to live with his uncle, Schuyler Gray, where he learned the carpenter trade. He continued his work here until he enlisted in the Mexican war in May, 1847. He was honorably discharged Oct. 13, 1848. On returning to Barry he built his home in which he has since lived. He was converted and baptized by Rev. Joel Sweet on his 21st birthday and has since been a member of the First Baptist church of Barry, Ill. He remained faithful to his church and God until the end. He was married to Sophronia Babcock Feb. 28, 1850. To this union were born four children, two of whom preceded him to the better world. The two remaining are Mrs. R.F. Evans, of Barry, Ill., and F. R. Gray, of Pittsburg, Pa. His wife departed this life August 27, 1859. He was married to Maria Brown July 3, 1860. She died Nov. 4, 1890, again leaving him alone. He lived alone most of the time until his marriage with Mrs. Mary B. Johnson Jan. 22, 1896. His declining years were spent very happily until the death of his wife, which occurred Oct. 18, 1907, which saddened his remaining years. His daughter and family have made their home with him for the past three years. He leaves to mourn his loss one daughter, Mrs. R.F. Evans, and her husband, and son, F.R. Gray; 7 grandchildren & 1 gr-grchild. The G.A.R. attended the funeral.
Barry Adage Newspaper, Barry, Pike, IL, Wed., Nov. 22, 1911 (Contributed by "Superkentman" on Find-A-Grave)

CHARLES ERWIN GRAY - Last Friday afternoon our community was startled by the report that Charley Gray, a young man well known to our readers, had fallen from a train and received injuries from the effects of which he expired in a few minutes. The accident occurred at Mt. Olive, IL, on the St. Louis branch of the Wabash, at about ten o'clock on Friday morning. He was braking on a freight train and while passing over the train fell between two cars, the tracks of an empty car running over his body just below the breast. The train was switching at the time and its slow motion enabled him to extricate himself before being struck by the rest of the train. He was carried to the depot but died in a few minutes. No bones were broken nor the body mutilated in any way. Charley was the son of Daniel and Sarah Gray and was born in this place Sept. 21, 1852. A few years ago he left this place and a short time thereafter commenced railroading. He was a steady and industrious young man at the time of his death and the main support of his widowed mother, upon whom his loss falls doubly severe. His remains were forwarded here for interment last Saturday. The funeral services were conducted at the M.E. church by Rev. A. M. Danely."
Barry Adage Newspaper, Friday, May 7, 1880 (Contributed by "Superkentman" Find-A-Grave)

FLOYD BARZALEEL GRAY -
Many of our citizens will be pained to learn of the sudden death of Floyd B. Gray, who was in business here several years ago, but has since been w/the firm of Franklin McVeagh & Co. of Chicago.

He dropped dead while playing with his 2 yr. old boy in the Chequemegon Hotel lobby @ Ashland, Wis. on Monday last. He leaves a wife & little boy to mourn his loss.

His remains were brought to Barry, his old home, for burial. Funeral took place yesterday
Democrat, Thurs Aug 21, 1890, p5, c3 (Contributed by "Superkentman" on Find-a-grave)

HARVEY GRAY was born in Barry, Ill., on August 29, 1842; died in Downey, Cal., November 12, 1903, aged 61 yrs, 2 mos. and 14 days. Judge Gray, as his many friends were pleased to call him, was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and the last rites of that order were said at his grave. He came to California first in 1874, and after a few years returned to his native town for a time, but the love for the land of sunshine was too great to be resisted, and he again came to Downey in 1886, and here lived continuously until death called him to his last sleep. On December 7, 1891, he was married to Miss Ora A. Atkenson, who preceded him to the spirit world in February last, and by her has a little daughter, aged 8 yrs. A brother and six sisters and this little one are left, and with them scores of friends for Judge Gray was a warm-hearted man and his friends were close. The funeral services at the house were held Saturday, and the Revs. McCausland and Copass conducted them, Masonic honors being given by the Downey members of that body. Peace to his ashes.
Contributed by "Superkentman" at Find-A-Grave / Barry Adage, Barry, Pike, IL, Dec. 10, 1903

MARY FRANCIS (CRANDALL) GRAY was born in Berlin, NY, June 16, 1821. She was married to Thos. T. Gray in 1838, coming to Barry the following year, 1839, where she lived until her death, August 10, 1910, aged 89 years, 6 months and 24 days. She was converted to the Baptist faith in 1842, being the oldest member of this church at the time of her death. She is survived by seven children, six daughters and one son - Mrs. J.P. Cassidy, of Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. Melissa V. Haines, of Barry, Ill.; Mrs. W. E. Stitt, of Chicago; Mrs. J. E. Clement, of Nashville, Tenn.; Mrs. H.S. Breeden, of Washington, D.C.; Mrs. F.C. Ottowa of Ft. Madison, Ia; Mr. H.U. Gray, of Potlatch, Idaho. Twenty-one grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother - Mrs. Harriet Angle, of Minneapolis, Minn.; Miss Emma Crandall, of Hannibal, Mo., and J.M. Crandall, of Indianapolis, Ind.
Contributed by "Superkentman" on Find-A-grave

THOMAS TRACY GRAY was born in Berlin, New York April 23, 1812, and died in Barry, Illinois Nov. 4, 1891(should be 1901). Had he lived until April 23, 1902, he would have reached the age of 90 years. Mr. Gray was reared on a farm, but on the death of his father, farm life was abandoned to accept a clerkship in his native village. Oct. 20, 1838, he was married to Frances Crandall and the following year removed to Illinois it requiring almost a month to make the trip by canal, lake, and river. He reached Barry, Ill., early in June 1839, since which time he has been an honored and respected resident of our town. He lived an active, useful life, generously contributing to the extent of his ability to the comfort and welfare of his family. He is survived by his wife and eight children. Uncle Tom, as he was familiarly called, saw the town of Barry develop into the present state from a vague, uncertain little settlement, always taking a heartfelt interest in its growth and prosperity. His familiar figure will be missed by many and a void made in his home now broken. In former years he was a member of the Baptist church, but for a number of years made no public profession of religion, but in his quiet home bowed to the infinity wisdom of God, diligently searching the Scriptures and endeavoring to guide his life from the sacred truth it contained. The last days of his sickness, he seemed to realize his end was near and wanted to die and go home to God. His peaceful death closed a long and useful career. His honesty, integrity, his excellent mental qualities, his kindness of heart and sympathetic nature will make his memory a sacred pleasure to his sorrowing family and many friends. Funeral services were conducted from his late home Wed., Nov. 6, 1901 at 11:00 o'clock by W.M. Hailey. A large number of his many and lifelong friends were present and followed his remains to Barry cemetery, where interment was made.
Contributed by "Superkentman" - at Find-A-Grave / Barry Adage Newspaper, Barry, Pike, IL, Thurs. Nov 7, 1901

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.

CARRIE (LIPPINCOTT) GUTHRIE , 81, of Vestal, N.Y. died Dec. 26, 2008, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City N.Y. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Ronald L. Guthrie; two daughters Susan (Eddie) Holman of Sandusky, Ohio and Rebecca (Andrew) Mihalko of Maine N.Y.; two sons Douglas (Donna) Guthrie of San Angelo, Texas and Craig (Jamee) Guthrie of Vestal; 24 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; two nieces, four first cousins; and numerous good friends. Carrie was born March 18, 1927 Kinderhook to Clarence V and A Pearl Fenton Lippincott. She graduated from grade and high school at Pittsfield. Funeral services were held Wednesday Dec. 31, 2008 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Vestal where Carrie was a member. Carrie was buried at Vestal Hills Memorial Park Vestal.
Contributed by Billie Browning

DONALD J. GUTHRIE , 92, of Pleasant Hill, died Thursday, July 9, 2009, at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. Don was born April 8, 1917 on the Berry farm near Pleasant Hill, the son of John Henry and Mary Berry Guthrie. He married Florence I. Brown April 8, 1940 in Farmington, Mo and she survives. Don was a 1935 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School, where he was an accomplished athlete. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church. Don was a chemical worker beginning his career at the Shell Oil Refinery in Roxanna and retiring from Hercules, Inc. in Louisiana, Mo after 22 years of service in 1979. He was also employed for a time as police officer with the Secretary of State's Office. Lastly he was employed by Lummis Funeral Home working with special friends John, Mike and Brad Lummis. Don was a Navy veteran of WWII, having served in the Sea Bees. He was a Bronze Leader with the Disabled American Veterans and a member of the Pleasant Hill American Legion Post 1048. Don was a former member of the Pleasant Hill Fire Department and had also served as a Scout Master for the Pleasant Hill Boy Scouts for many years. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Florence I. Guthrie of Pleasant Hill; a son, Dr. Charles Don (Donna) Guthrie of Belleview; a daughter, Mary Beth (Edward) Wilson of Missouri; three granddaughters, Rashelle Popinski of Valley Village, Calif., Sonya (Keith) Moore of Yorkville and Tenna (Mark) Depping of Studio City, Calif; and a great grandson, Rory James Guthrie-Moore of Yorkville; also three step grandsons and one step granddaughter. Don was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Charles Kenneth Guthrie and by a sister, Mildred Swanson. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 14 at 10 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Rev. Edward Wilson and Mike Lummis. Burial, with military honors, followed at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation was held from 5 - 8 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill American Legion Post 1048 or the charity or organization of the donor's choice.
Contributed by Billie Browning

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)

HELEN (MOORE) GUTHRIE , 86, of Pittsfield, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. She was born July 11, 1916 in Milton to Ernest and Vida Crisp Moore. She married Leo Guthrie Feb. 20, 1935 in Pittsfield. He preceded her in death Aug. 5, 1981. Mrs. Guthrie was a homemaker for many years and worked with her husband (Leo) on their farm. She also worked at Ogle's Cash Grocery in Barry for more than 20 years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Pittsfield. Mrs. Guthrie was well known for the many meals she served to all the visitors at her home. Survivors are two sons, Ray (wife Lavonne) Guthrie of Roseville and Ronald (wife Carolyn) of Quincy; two daughters, Mrs. Jess (Norma Jean) Hunter of Springfield and Mrs. George (Virginia) Halpin of Pittsfield; a sister, Alta Mae Phillips of Godfrey; a brother, Harry William Moore of Springfield; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Leland Moore, Kelly Moore and Keith Thomas Moore; and a sister, Sarah Jane Phillips. Funeral services were Saturday at the Assembly of God Church in Pittsfield with Pastor Quinton Beard officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Memorials are suggested to Crescent Heights Cemetery. Niebur Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

HELEN MARGARET (GRIMES) GUTHRIE , 75, of Pittsfield, IL died on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at 10:15 a.m. at the Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, IL. She was born on September 24, 1929 in Pittsfield, IL to John W. and Rachel S. Miller Grimes. She married Edsel Guthrie on September 26, 1948 at her parents home in Pittsfield. Her husband survives. She worked as a GTE operator, Ben Franklin Store in Pittsfield, and a homemaker. She is a member of the First Christian Church in Pittsfield, IL. She enjoyed reading her Bible, doing crossword puzzles, enjoyed history, gloried in other peoples blessings, enjoyed her family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Survivors: Her husband, Edsel Guthrie, two sons John Guthrie and Mark Guthrie both of Pittsfield, two brothers Rev. John F. Grimes of Monmouth, IL and Jerry Grimes, Pittsfield, IL and three sisters, Mrs. Duska Shaw, Pittsfield, IL, Mrs. Nancy McFarland, Clayton, MO., Mrs. Hallie Brown, Pontiac, IL., three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded by a brother, Tom Grimes and her parents. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. at the Pittsfield United Methodist Church with Rev. Linda Peyla, Rev. John Ruzich, and Rev. Jim Bormann officiating. Burial will be at the Oakwood Cemetery, Pittsfield, IL.

JUNIOR GUTHRIE , 60, of Pittsfield, died on Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. at his residence in Pittsfield. He was born on January 18, 1946 in Louisiana, MO to Hiram Keith and Aileen Daniels Guthrie. He was a laborer for the Pittsfield Street and Alley Department and Pike County Courthouse. He enjoyed mechanic work on older autos, remodeling homes, and volunteered to take senior citizens to appointments. Survivors: Longtime companion Virginia Foster, Pittsfield, a son John Michael (Lisa) Guthrie, Griggsville, IL. , Connie Dusenbery, Pittsfield, Lorrie (Harold) Sleight, Perry, IL, Peggy Guthrie, Louisiana, MO, one brother Gary (Margaret) Guthrie, Pittsfield, IL, four sisters, Helen Hanlin, Barry, IL, Hazel (Joe) Sigler, Quincy, IL, Judy Forshey, Barry, IL and Linda Harding, Hannibal, MO., eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by his parents and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 21, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL with Rev. Stephen Southward officiating. Burial will be at the Oakwood Cemetery, Pittsfield, IL. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2006 4 till 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL.

W. EDSEL GUTHRIE , 88, of Pittsfield, IL died Monday, June 29, 2009, at the Liberty Village of Pittsfield. He was born on Oct. 11, 1920 in Nebo, to Elza Hardin and Grace Ford Guthrie. He married Helen Grimes Sept. 26, 1948, and she preceded him in death May 17, 2005. Mr. Guthrie was a farmer who farmed near White Hall, and later near Barry and Mt. Sterling. He also worked for the Brown County Soil Conservation Service. In 1961, he worked for Kenneth Stark in the hog business, then for Columbia Feeds of Pittsfield, and from 1979 until 2006, he was an independent consultant for Brookside Labs of New Knoxville, Ohio. Mr. Guthrie was a member of the Pittsfield First Christian Church. Work was Mr. Guthrie's love; he enjoyed visiting with people. In his early years, he enjoyed quail hunting and being outdoors. Survivors include two sons: John (Elaine) Guthrie of Pittsfield and Mark Guthrie of Langley, Okla.; a sister, Mrs. Linda Lovell of Pittsfield; three grandchildren, Daniel (Tobra) Avery of Owasso, Okla., Christy and Chris Dayton, Broken Arrow, Okla. and Amy and Joey Kessinger of Hersman; and 10 great-grandchildren, Caleb, Christian, Cameron, Cole, Conner, Hailey, Heidi, Elijah, Dakota and Allison. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen in 2005; two brothers, Howard and Dean "Don" Guthrie; and five sisters, Lorraine, Louise, Jane, Bea and Fern. Funeral services was held Friday, July 3, at 11 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home with Michael TenEyck officiating. Burial was at the Oakwood Cemetery, Pittsfield. Visitation was held Thursday, July 2, from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the Oakwood Cemetery or the Mounted Angels.
Contributed by Billie Browning

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