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.
Contributed by Billie Browning

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

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

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

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

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 - ROCKPORT WOMAN DIES SUNDAY MORNING - Mrs. Charles 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