JACQUALINE GALLAHER , 80, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at the Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield. She was born July 17, 1928 in Petri to Paul and Virginia Fulmer Wheeler. She worked at the Brown Shoe Factory in Pittsfield. She mar­ried Kenneth D. "Sam" Gallaher May 27, 1960 in Pittsfield and he died Aug. 12, 1997. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. She enjoyed reading; loved her church, gardening, bird watching and feeding the birds and she was an avid Cardinal Baseball Fan. Survivors include Kent Gallaher of Pittsfield; granddaughter, Ashley Gallaher of Pittsfield; and a sister, Bernadine Deemer of Jacksonville. Preceded in death by her hus­band, Kenneth "Sam" Gallaher, and a sister. Velma Katelinik. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Michael TenEyck officiating. Burial will be at the Greenpond Cemetery in Pearl. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 5 — 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home. Memorials are to the Pittsfield First Christian Church.
Contributed by Billie Browning

EDNA (DOLBEARE) GARD , 87, of rural Hannibal, Mo., died Tuesday, October 14, 2003, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Palmyra, Mo. Born March 21, 1916, at New Canton, Ill., a daughter of Homer L. and Jennie Pearl Bowman Dolbeare. Her mother died when she was an infant and her father married Ella S. Shewhart. She married Rex K. Gard, April 9, 1939 at Palmyra. He preceded her in death May 11, 1979. Mrs. Gard was a homemaker and a 1936 graduate of Gem City Business College. Survivors include four sons, H. Rex Gard and wife Loleta, William Gard and wife, Linda, Earl Gard and wife Susan, all of Palmyra, Mo., and Allen Gard, Hannibal, Mo.; two daughters, Carolyn Foster and husband, Greg, Palmyra, and Elloise Lynn and husband, Chris, Holland, Ohio. Also surviving are a sister, Eugenia Farr, LaGrange, Mo.; 14 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William and John Dolbeare, a step-brother, Frank Martin, and two nephews, Jack Dolbeare and Carl Dolbeare. Visitation was held Friday, October 17, at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel, Palmyra. Graveside services and interment were held Saturday, October 18, at Samuel Taylor Cemetery, Rockport, Ill., with Curtis Farr officiating.

FRANCISCO GARD - The Gard Murder in Pike County - Arrest of the Murderers
(From the Pittsfield Flag) - On Wednesday night of last week Kinderhook Township was the scene of a most brutal and cold blooded murder. Mr. Francisco Gard, a young man universally respected in the neighborhood, was the unoffending and unsuspecting victim. A short time after dark he started for Kinderhook to procure a physician for his wife, and while on the road was hailed by two men riding one horse, the foremost of whom asked his name. He replied "Gard." His interrogator thereupon drew a revolver and fired, the ball entering Gard's side and producing almost instant death. The villain remarked that he had "killed the d--d cuss," and rode on. A man named Russell, living in the vicinity, was suspected of the crime and arrested. He at once acknowledged that he knew all about it, and related the manner of killing as above stated, but denied that he was aware of his companion's intention to commit any outrage when he started with him for home from Kinderhook. The murderer, he said, was a Missourian named Crow, is a young man of good education, and his parents are said to be respectable; but Russell's testimony on the preliminary examination, which took place at Barry on Tuesday, developed the fact that he was a desperate man. His principal occupation, it appears, was horse stealing. He made Staats' house his headquarters. No motive is assigned for the killing of Gard, but we suppose it was in retaliation for the late murder of Staats. (Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - The Quincy Whig Republican Saturday March 19, 1864 page 1)

*** This story is connected.. The Quincy Daily Whig, Wednesday March 2, 1864 page 2
SHOT - We learn that a man known as Col. Staats, living in the township of New Salem, Pike county, was shot and instantly killed on Saturday last, when within a short distance of his house, by a party of soldiers. It is reported that Staats is a Colonel in the rebel service, has been President of the Knights of the Golden Circle in Pike county, and was shot because the soldiers recognized him as the man who shot one of their number, some time since, while they were attempting to arrest a deserter. We give the account of this unfortunate affair, as reported to us, without vouching for its truth. Springfield Journal

WADE L. GARRISON , age 81, of Pleasant Hill, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Maple Grove Lodge Nursing Home in Louisiana, Mo. He was born Feb. 6, 1927 at Hillview, the son of Raymon W and Norma Lucile Hobbs Garrison. He married Hazel May Fielder May 7, 1945 in Pittsfield and she preceded him in death. He later married Velma Fern Triplett July 13, 1983 and she also preceded him in death. Mr. Garrison proudly served his country during WW II as a Tec-4 with the 1322nd Area Service Unit, receiv­ing his discharge Sept. 9, 1946. He was then enlisted in the Army Reserve until 1949. Mr. Garrison was a longtime employee of Moorman Manufacturing Company in Quincy, retiring with 30 years of service. He was a Mason, Shriner and past commander of the Petersburg and Nebo American Legion Posts. He was also a member of the N.R.A. and the Pearl Church of Christ. Survivors include a son, Michael (Bette) Garrison of Louisiana; a daugh­ter, Cheryl Smith of Springfield; a sister, Vera Jacobs of Waverly; four step-daughters, Judy (Rodney) Carle of New Salem, Cindy (Willie) Tolbert of Louisiana, Sandra (Bill) Cammack of Pittsfield and Tina Deno of Indiana; and two stepsons, Lonnie (Marsha) Triplett of Milton and Everett Triplet, Jr.; 15 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and two great-great grand children. Mr. Gadson loved and enjoyed his fam­ily and friends very much and will be sadly missed by all. He was preceded in death by his par­ents, wives and a sister, Doris Barton. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, July 30, at 10 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Wilson Ramsey. Burial, with military honors, will fol­low at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation for Mr. Garrison was Tuesday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill American Legion Post 1048 or to a veteran's organization of the donors choice. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.
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THELMA (PURSLEY) GEISENDORFER , 91, of Pittsfield died Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born Nov. 5, 1916, in El Dara, to Ira Floyd and Lena Leota Fenton Pursley. She married Tom E. Geisendorfer Jan. 22, 1943 and he preceded her in death in 1995. She is survived by one son, Karl (Nancy) Geisendorfer, Pittsfield; two granddaughters, Melanie Geisendorfer of Bloomington and Katie Geisendorfer of Pittsfield; a step grandson, Mike Coultas of Lake St. Louis, Mo.; four nephews, Don (Joyce) Pursley, Floyd (Donna) Pursley of Pittsfield, David Smith of Tucson, Ariz. and Robert (Pat) Smith; and two nieces, Carrie Lee Guthrie of New York and Susan Geisendorfer of Ohio. Mrs. Geisendorfer was of the Methodist faith. She graduated from Barry High School. She worked at Brown Shoe Company in Pittsfield, owned and operated the Rainbow Café in Pittsfield with her husband for 18 years, and was a clerk at the Supervisor of Assessments Office in the Pike County Courthouse from 1966-1988. She enjoyed quilting, needle pointing, flower gardening and reading. She made great homemade noodles. She especially enjoyed her granddaughters' school events. Funeral services were held Friday, June 13, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, with Rev. Linda Peyla officiating. Interment at the Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield. Visitation was held Friday, June 13, from 1 until 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are to the Oakwood Cemetery
Contributed by Billie Browning - from the Pike Press

WILLIAM GEORGE - Mrs. Robert Beavers of Literberry was called to Barry Saturday on account of her brother, William George, who passed away at Nevada, Mo., where he had gone to receive treatment. The remains were brought to Barry for interment. He was one of Pike county's most substantial and highly respected citizens, being an extensive land owner and having a large interest in the Barry State bank.He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Robert and John George of Barry, and Albert, whose whereabouts is unknown; Mrs. Harriet Hull of Barry, Mrs. Mary Beavers of Litterberry and Mrs. Sarah Fame of Barry.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - Jacksonville, Ill., Oct. 11

KATHRYN (DAVIDSON) GLASSFORD - age 81, of Barry, died Monday morning, December 12, 2005 at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry. She was born July 22, 1924 to William and Hazel Davis Davidson near Barry. She married Earl B. Glassford February 10, 1946 in Olatha, KS and he preceded her in death 1993. Mrs. Glassford graduated from Barry High School and worked as a secretary for Pollack and Ennis Law Firm. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Kingston, IL for many years. She also loved auctions and was well known for her Tole Paintings on coat buckets, saws, milk cans and wood. She is survived by two sons Earl Glassford, Jr. of Quincy, Il and Douglas Glassford of San Antonio, TX., four grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Visitation will be from noon Wednesday until the time of service at 2:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Burial will be at Mound Prairie Cemetery in Beverly, IL. Memorials are suggested to the Barry Community Care Center or the Barry Community Pool.

DOROTHY ELOISE (HANCOCK) GNUSE ,age 88, died at 2:25 p.m., Thursday, November 20, in her Quincy, IL home. The daughter of Carson A. and Bess E. (Siebers) Brown, she was born July 4, 1920 in the rural family home new New Canton, IL. Mrs. Gnuse graduated from New Canton High School and later studied at Wichita State University becoming a Certified Administrative Professional. She became the wife of Ralph D. Hancock in Hannibal, MO on November 25, 1942. They moved to Wichita, KS in 1948 where she became Coordinator of Conventions and Tourism with the Wichita Chamber of Commerce. She also worked administratively in the Export Division of Cessna Aircraft Corporation and for many years at the CBS Television Affiliate (KTVH Channel 12) in Wichita. In 1971, following the 1969 death of her husband, she moved to Overland Park, KS to join the executive staff of the International Association of Administrative Professionals as Director of New Chapter Development. In 1986 she finished her business career, retiring from the General Electric Corporation and moving to Quincy. On February 27, 1987, she married Lorenzo A. Gnuse in St. John's Episcopal Church, Quincy. He survives. Additional survivors include her son, The Reverend Father James C. Emerson of New London, MO; a daughter-in-law, Beth A Emerson of Hannibal, MO; two granddaughters, Meredith M. Emerson of Oak Grove, MO and Courtney J. Emerson, Esq. of Batavia, IL; two step-daughters, Reve M. Butler (Dr. Dennis) of Olathe, KS and Julia A. Gnuse of Santa Margarita, CA; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Roy (Jane) Smith of Salem, MO; a brother-in-law, Donald K. Gnuse of Quincy; six nephews, four nieces; a step-nephew and two step-nieces; and four cousins. In addition to Mr. Hancock, she was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Baker C. Brown; and a granddaughter, Brooke E. Emerson. Mrs. Gnuse served multiple terms as president of chapters of the International Association of Administrative Professionals in both Wichita and Overland Park, KS and was a founder and office of the Mothers' Club of Delta Upsilon Social Fraternity at the University of Missouri. Additionally she was a patron of the Quincy Community Theater and an active member of St. John's Episcopal Church where she served as a member of the Vestry and the Altar Guild, a delegate to Synods of the Diocese of Quincy, President of the Episcopal Church Women, Manager of the Parish Gift Shop, and a volunteer in the St. John's Thrift Shop. Earlier this month, Dorothy and Lorenzo Gnuse were honored by the resolution of the Synod fo the Diocese of Quincy for their years of service, dedication and loyalty to the Diocese. Visitation for Dorothy Hancock Gnuse will be in St. John's Episcopal Church, Seventh and Hampshire, Quincy from 3-5 p.m., Sunday, November 23, and from 9 a.m. until the time of services on Monday, November 24. A Solemn Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated in St. John's Church at 10 a.m., Monday, November 24 with The Right Reverend Keith A. Ackerman, SSC, (retired) the Eighth Bishop of Quincy, presiding. Assisting priests will be the Reverend Father James Derbyshire, Rector of St. John's Church, The Reverend Father Daniel Banner, SSC, Assisting Priest at St. John's, and The Reverend Canon Morgan Ibe, Rector of Trinity Church, Hannibal. Pallbearers will be Dr. Dennis Butler, Donald K. Gnuse, Charles M. Gnuse, Henry A Geise III, Ellis K. Craig, and George A. Craig II. Burial will be in the Brown Family Cemetery, New Canton, IL. Memorials for Dorothy Hancock Gnuse may be made to the Brooke E. Emerson Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of First Bankers Trust, P.O. Box 4005, Quincy, IL 62305-4005. Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements
Contributed by Billie Browning from the Hansen-Spear website

BENJAMIN DUNNIWAY GOLDMAN , was born in Clark county, Ky., December 24 1824. When six years old his father removed to Pike county, Ill., and in his 13th year he made a profession of religion and joined the M.E. Church and was active for many years as class leader. Six years ago when the M.E. Church, South, organized a society at Detroit, Ill., he and his excellent wife cast their lot with that little band of faithful Christians. He was class leader and steward until his health failed. He had several times been lay delegate to the Annual Conference. In all these relations he was faithful and useful. In all the relations of life he was kind, generous and true. A little over a year ago he became seriously afflicted with heart disease; had to give up business, and in August last he removed with his family to Lewistown that they might enjoy the advantages afforded by the college here under the control of the Church of his choice. He grew worse rapidly. It soon became apparent that there was very little hope of recovery. His sufferings were intense, but he was resigned. His only desire to live was for the sake of his family. When the final hour came, he took an affectionate leave of them and exhorted them to meet him in heaven. He died October 20, 1874, in the 5oth year of his age. He leaves a widow and three daughters (all in the Church) and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss, which is his eternal gain. He is buried near Griggsville, Pike county. Rev. F. F. Hays, pastor of the M.E. church, Lewistown, performed the funeral service.
Submitted by Delaine Donaldson

NOLA E. GOLDMAN , 91, of Quincy, died Sunday, June 7, 2009. Mrs. Goldman was living with her eldest daughter, Donna Keil, in Alpharetta, Ga. Mrs. Goldman was born March 23, 1918 to Rudolph and Edith Lackscheide of Griggsville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, J. Lyndell Goldman, a retired Moorman Manufacturing executive, who died Dec. 28, 2004. Survivors include daughters, Donna Keil of Alpharetta, Ga., Lynda Clark and her husband Bill of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Devin Keil and his wife Nancy of Duluth, Ga., Denise Betts and her husband Jeff of Alpharetta, Bill Clark of Austin, Texas and Angela Graham and her husband Jack of Graham. Mrs. Goldman was so proud of her 12 great-grandchildren, Erika Keil, Tara Keil, Taylor Keil, Devin Lee Keil II, Jeffrey Betts II, Billy Clark, Eleanor Clark, Ava Clark, Lillian Clark, Jack Graham, Jr., and twins Mary Lyndell and Lillian Graham. Her sister and best friend, Grace Ogle and her husband Kenneth of Pittsfield, also survive, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her beloved husband, Lyndell, she was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Beauford and Walter and a sister, Mildred. Mrs. Goldman will be remembered for her devotion to family and loved preparing wonderful dinners for all, especially for the annual holiday gatherings which were always so warm and festive. She and Lyndell were members of Vermont Street Methodist Church and avid golfers at Spring Lake Country Club. She also always looked forward to her activities and luncheons, with her friends, at the Quincy City Club. Services will be Saturday, June 13, at 11 a.m. in Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with the Rev. Lou Zuck officiating. Burial will be in Quincy Memorial Park. Visitation will be Saturday, June 13 from 9-11 a.m. in Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. Memorials are to The Alzheimer's Foundation or Vermont Street United Methodist Church. Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements
Contributed by Bille Browning

VICTORIA GOLDMAN , was born March 16, 1867, and died January 22, 1902, aged 34 years. 10 months and 6 days. She was married to Edgar Durn­baugh March 10, 1887. To this union was born three children. Ethel, Arthur and Mary. She was married to T. W. Clark October 7, 1900. She leaves a husband, three children, three brothers, two sisters and many relatives 'and friends to mourn her loss. She was converted and united with the Bethel church in 1882, but did not prove faithful during these years, but professed faith in Christ a few days be­fore her death. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Taylor of Bluffs after which she was laid to rest in the Bethel cemetery.
Transcribed and submitted by Delaine Donaldson - The Independent Press(Griggsville, Illinois), January 20, 1902

BESSIE M. GRATTON , 75 of Pittsfield, died Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, in the emergency room at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Born near Rockport, she was a daughter of Samuel and Edith Smith McDonald. She married Charles E. Gratton Oct. 31,1953 by Rev. Homer Brown in Pittsfield and he survives. Bessie was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Pittsfield. She loved babysitting her grandchildren, going on road trips with her husband, collecting angels and bears, shopping, camping, flower gardening, doing the Pike County Fall Color Tour, attending church and being with her family, Bessie had the heart of a servant and she truly defined love and loved everyone she touched. Survivors include her husband Charles Gratton of Pittsfield; two sons, Charles, wife Linda, Gratton of Pittsfield and Richard wife Angela, Gratton of Baylis; three daughters, Mrs. Patty (Tom) Cawthon, Mrs. Donna (Bobby) Lipcamon and Mrs. Cindy (Rod) Prentice, all of Pittsfield; a brother, Norman wife Ann, McDonald of Pittsfield; a sister, Mrs. Freda White of Pleasant Hill; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great great-grandchildren. Preceded by a brother, Sam McDonald, and two sisters, Leveta Buchanan and Myrtle Smith. Funeral services were Tuesday at 10:30 at the Church of the Nazarene in Pittsfield with Rev. Ron Baker officiating. Burial was at Pittsfield West Cemetery
Contributed by Billie Browning from the Pike Press

DESTANY GRATTON , infant daughter of Andrew and Michelle Noble Gratton, died at birth Aug. 20, 2008, at the Blessing Hospital Nursery, Quincy. Survivors include her par­ents, Andy and Michelle Gratton of Pittsfield; grandparents, Helen Johnson of Pittsfield, Ray Noble of Florence, Tina Lindgren of Burlington, Iowa; and great-grand­mother, Marcell Lee of Burlington, Iowa; a brother, Andrew Dale Gratton II, of Godfrey; two sisters, Jennifer Dyer of Wood River and Diana Bartlett of Wood River; aunts, Nancy Clostermery of Griggsville, Carolyn Janes of Pittsfield, Wanda Sneeden of Mississippi, Dixie Lacey of Brighton, Shilah Martin of Burlington and Pamela Lightle of Hannibal, Mo.; and uncles, Gerald McDonald of Griggsville and Shawn DeJonge of Burlington; one niece; and eight nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandfather LeRoy "Oscar" Gratton. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with Rev. Quinten Beard officiating. Burial was at the West Cemetery, Pittsfield.
Contributed by Billie Browning

ROSEMARY GRAVES , 72, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Rosemary was the daughter of Barney and Leona Duff Graves May 14, 1936 in Deny Township. She was a member of the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene. She was a 1953 graduate of Higbee High School of Pittsfield, 1963 graduate of Olivet Nazarene College. She received her master's degree from University of Illinois. She taught school for 41 years in Pike County. She retired in 2004. She loved to read, and travel with bus tours. She was a member of Retired Teachers, and Delta Kappa Gamma. She is survived by two broth­ers, Donald (Veda) Graves, Payson, Gregory (Mae Sue) Graves of Quincy; one nephew, Roger (Sharon) Liberty; a niece, Teresa (Dave) Higus of Morton; two great-nieces, Crystal (Steve) Dieterle Quincy and Kaleb and Zoey and Katie Graves (fiancée John Ohnemus) and Olivia Ohnemus; four great-nephews, Mark (Jessie) Graves of Liberty and Tatum; Eric (Katie) Higus of Washington, Tim Higus of Morton, Matt Graves, Liberty; and her extended family at the Cardinal Inn. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Pittsfield with Rev. Ron Baker officiating. Burial will be at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Lunch will be served at the Nazarene Church following the ser­vices. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 12, 5-8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are to the Lupus Foundation or Reading Is Fundamental.
Contributed by Billie Browning

EARL GREENE , 79, of Pleasant Hill, died Thursday, Aug. 4, 1983 in Owens Care Center in Pittsfield, following a 16-month illness. Born May 29, 1904, in Tallula, he was a son of Elijah and Elizabeth Dinkel Greene. He was a retired electrician. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Adrian (Diane) Helms of Barry; and two grandchildren, Leigh Ann and Jeffrey Capps. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Carl and two sisters, Blanch Jackson and Edna Thompson. Services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday Aug. 7, 1983 in Ward-Lummis Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, the Rev Waylon Ingle officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. 2 different dates & places of birth for Ted, his obit says born in Tallula on May 29, 1904, another source says (b) May 30, 1903 in Vandalia, IL.

IRMA (THOMAS) GREENE , 91, of the Barry Community Care Center, formerly of Pleasant Hill, died Saturday, May 13, 1989 in the center. Born March 14, 1898 in Pleasant Hill, she was a daughter of Cornelius and Dell Bower Thomas. She married Earl "Ted" Greene Dec. 26, 1926, in Vandalia, MO. He died Aug. 4, 1983. Mrs. Greene was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and the Rebekahs. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Diane Oitker of Barry; two grandchildren, Jeffrey Capps of Chatham and Leigh Ann Greer of Bryan, Tx.; and three great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by a sister and six brothers. Services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday May 16, 1989 in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill by the Rev. Ronald Heard. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

PHILLIP B. GREEN , 74, of New Canton, IL., formerly of Summer Hill, IL passed away Saturday morning, January 29, 2005 at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry, IL. Born July 10, 1930 in Greenfield, IL., Mr. Green was the son of Phillip B. Green and Pearl Palmer Green. He married Helen L. Smith, February 10, 1954 in Calhoun County and she preceded him in death October 22, 1992. Phillip later married Shirley Dennis June 3, 1995, on a country music stage in Bowling Green, MO and she survives. Mr. Green was a graduate of Griggsville High School, then worked at the Brown Shoe Factory in Pittsfield for 18 years. He then worked 25 years for Hercules in Louisiana, MO. and after retiring he worked for Wal-Mart in Hannibal, MO for 5 years. Mr. Green was a member of the Independence Christian Church where he served as an Elder for 31 years. He was active in Pike County Democratic Party and was a Precinct Committeeman. He was Supervisor Atlas Township for 25 years and helped to start the Pike County Water District, for which he was a trustee for many years. Mr. Green was a Veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. He was a collector and had an extensive collection of the 'The Wizard of Oz" memorabilia, coins and beer cans. He loved country and western music and attended local dances and shows. Mr. Green was president of the Pleasant Hill Band Booster Cub and was instrumental in setting up and touring with the Pleasant Hill High School Band in German, Holland and Denmark in 1969. Survivors: wife, Shirley, a son Randy Green (wife Charlotte) of Beverly, IL, a daughter Vicky Green of Springfield, IL., one step-son Jerry Dennis (wife Sylvia) of Kinderhook and two step-daughters, Mrs. Mark (Devonna) Nation of Pittsfield and Rose Dennis of New Canton, one brother James Green of Quincy, IL and a sister Eleanor Smith of Louisiana, MO., seven grandchildren, Heather Green, Mrs. Nathan (Melinda) Grewe, Scott Green, Joshua Green, Crystal Garner, William Hardy and Sly Hardy, four step grandchildren: J.W. (wife Geana) Dennis, Jessica Dennis, D. J. Dennis and Ali Nation. Also two great grandchildren, Ricky Lish, III and Caleb Lish. He was preceded by his parents and first wife, Helen, a brother in infancy and a sister Betty. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry, IL with the Rev. David Schultz officiating. Burial will be at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield with military honors by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. Visitation will be Monday evening, January 30, 2005 from 6-8 .p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry.

PULASKI GREEN , on Dry Creek, Sacramento county, July 1, Pulaski Green, aged 34 years, formerly from Barry, Illinois, leafing a wife and two children.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge The New York Herald, (New York, NY) Sunday, August 28, 1859; pg. 2; col B

DONNA (FREEMAN) GREENSTREET , 77, of Pleasant Hill, died Thursday, July 18, 2002, at Liberty village in Pittsfield. She was born Sept. 5, 1924 in Pleasant Hill to Stephen and Nora Franklin Freeman. She married James H. “Jim” Greenstreet on April 15, 1943 in Louisiana, Mo. He died Sept. 17, 2001. She was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and a member of Nebo Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. Survivors are nieces, Harriett Booth of rural Nebo. Scottie Freeman of St. Louis, Mo., Connie Freeman of Shiloh, Tracy Weaver of Troy, and Shirley Underwood of Clarksville, Mo., and a nephew, Robert Freeman of Highland. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Pamela Kay Greenstreet, who died July 6, 1987; a sister, Ruby Voshall; and two brothers, Claude and William Freeman. Funeral services were conducted by rev. Don Hannel on Monday, July 22, at Nebo Baptist church. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Casket bearers were Mick Booth, Dallas Barton, Bob Freeman, Eric Booth, Charles Masterson, and Carl Smith. Memorials are suggested to the Nebo Baptist Church. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill handled the arrangements.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas

VELMA I. (MUTCH) GRIDER , 90, of Barry, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at the Jacksonville Convalescent Center, Jacksonville. She was born May 4, 1918, in Larimore, N.D., to Robert E. and Mildred (Jones) Mutch. They preceded her in death. She married Emory Grider Sept. 4, 1937, in Springfield. He died July 5, 1974. She is survived by three sons, Robert E. and wife Betty Lou Grider, of Rushville; James E. and wife Aida Grider, of Seattle, Washington; and Larry E. and wife Mary Jane Grider, of Rockport, Texas. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, R. Eric Grider, of Chebanse; C. Erin Grider, of Hoffman Estates; Chad E. Grider, of Rockford; Scott E. Grider, of Pennsylvania; Chris E. Grider, of Seattle, Washington; Shawn E. Grider, of Evanston; Lisa Beth Ayer, of LaHarpe; Katie O'Neal, of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; Dawn Ellen Collison, of Waverly; and Mary Elizabeth Cowen, of Chicago. Also survived by 18 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Clyde Everett Mutch, of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Mutch and Robert R. Mutch; one sister, Eloise Cole, and one granddaughter, Lori Lou Emma Grider. She was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star. Member of Order of Rebeccas. Life member of PTA. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother and Sunday School teacher for many years. In her leisure time she loved traveling. She also enjoyed camping. Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Kirgan Funeral Home, Barry. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry. Memorials are suggested to the Barry Cub Scouts.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

NORMA (KNOX) GRIFFEN , 89, of Pittsfield. died May 7, 2008, at the Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Pittsfield. She was born July 13, 1918 to William and Leona Gallagher Knox in Camden, N.J. She married Thomas Michael Griffin in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1939 and he preceded in 1984. Preceded by her husband, Thomas and a daughter, Michelle. Survivors include one son, Tom Edward Griffin, Urvine, Calif.; four grandchildren, Greg Griffin, Pittsfield, Krystal Griffin, Pittsfield, Vickki Burbridge, Chatham and Cyndy Moreno, Coto de Caza, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Cremation rites will be accorded as per her wishes. Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield is handling the arrangements
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

SUSIE (BOOTS) GRIMSLEY passed away at her home Sunday morning about 4:00 after a long illness. She was hospitalized before Christmas and was only home three weeks before her passing. She was Miss Susie Boots, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Boots before her marriage. She leaves her parents, husband, sisters and brothers. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the Christian church with interment at Samuel Taylor Cemetery.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas - Pike County Democrat; April ___, 1945, Pittsfield Library

PHYLLIS M. (LAIRD) GROUGH 86, Kokomo, Ind., died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at Northwoods Village, Kokomo. She was born July 10, 1922 in Griggsville, the daughter of Harry C. and Grace (Harvey) Laird. On November 6, 1943 at the Suman Field Post Chapel, Monroe, La,, she married Col. William G. Gough (ret.) who preceded her in death Oct. 23, 1977. She was a graduate of Griggsville High School and attended McMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois, where she received her teaching certificate. She was a teacher for various elementary schools in Illinois and had been a switchboard operator at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. She enjoyed cross stitch, needlepoint, golf, Bridge, and traveling. She was a member of PEO Chapter C in Kokomo, Indiana. She is survived by her children, Janice (Gough) Spencer and her husband Stanley, Taura D. VanAken, Andrea Spencer; nephews and niece, Kent and Duane Dowell, David King, Stuart Laird, Sara Jo (Plattner) and John McLaughlin. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three sisters, Florence Dowell, Josephine McLaughlin, Constance King; two brothers, Chauncey H. Laird, Knowels W. Laird. Private family services will be held at a later date. Burial of cremains will take place in Glendale Memorial Gardens, Pekin. Shirley and Stout Funeral Home, Kokomo, is assisting the family with arrangements
Contributed by Billie Browning from the Pike Press

SIMON GULLY - 91, of Bany, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at the Barry Community Care Center, Barry. He was born April 30, 1917, near El Dara, the eldest of six children born to Joseph R. and Mary (Loyd) Gully. They preceded him in death. He married Leila Wright March 9, 1940, in Palmyra, Mo. They shared 54 years of marriage before Leila's death Oct. 19, 1994. He is survived by a daughter, Linda DeSpain and husband, Ron of Barry; two sons, Lanny Gully, of Richmond, Mo. and Gerald "Jerry" Gully and wife Audrey of Barry. He is also survived by eight grandchildren - Joe Gully and wife Betsy, of Albany, Mo., Laurie Gully of Richmond, Mo., Aaron Hively, of Clarksville, Tenn., Lisa Hively, Doug Hively, Maria Gully, Justin Gully and wife Tishia and Sara Gully, of Barry; seven great-grandchildren, Kristin Kuck, Amber Hively, Savannah and Amy Gully, Abigail Hively and Preston Wellman and Emma Smith; two broth­ers, Joseph "Jody" Gully of Bany and William "Bill" Gully and wife Barbara of Quincy; a sister, Leona Howard at the Bany Community Care Center, for­merly of New Canton; a special friend, Marge Stout of Quincy; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a step-mother, Clara Yelton Gully; two brothers, Leo "Pedro" Gully and Leslie "Buck" Gully; a step-sister, Judy Smith and a step-brother, Dick Burgdorff. Lloyd was raised near El Dara where at the age of ten his mother died leaving his father to raise six children. Lloyd started driving a truck at a young age and was a truck driver all his life. Driving was not just a job but some­thing he loved doing. Several years he drove for Riss & Company and then Wilson Freight in St. Louis, Mo. where he retired from in 1978. After retirement he and his wife moved back to Barry where they enjoyed spending time at their cabin on the river and being with family and friends. Lloyd, also enjoyed garden­ing, attending meetings for retired truck drivers and taking Senior Citizen trips with friends. Lloyd was always there to lend a helping hand to his family and friends. In 1998, he was awarded the Bany Apple Festival "Friend of the Community" award. After his health declined and before entering the Bany Community Care Center, a high point for him was going to the Travel Plaza (thanks to his son-in-law Ron) to visit with the men and truck drivers. He so enjoyed talking to .and hearing the stories of the truck drivers. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Visitation was ' from 6- 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry. Memorials are suggested to the Barry- Pike County Cancer Support Group.
Contributed by Billie Browning