Contributed by David Bethard
DONNA R. (HOBBS) HOLCOMB
, 76, of Pleasant Hill died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006 in Barry Community Care Center . She was born Feb. 1, 1930, near Pleasant Hill , a daughter of Kenneth Glen and Elizabeth Marie Moyers Hobbs. She married L. H. Holcomb Jr. on Nov. 30, 1945 in Louisiana , Mo. , and he survives in Pleasant Hill . She is also survived by 2 children, Linda Goodin of Pleasant Hill and Gary (Carol) Holcomb of rural Pleasant Hill; 4 grandchildren, Kim (Rich) Bernard of Barry, Kathy Neese of Columbus, Ohio, Trent Goodin of Pleasant Hill and Jill Holcomb of Washington D. C.; 5 great grandchildren, Mason and Haley Goodin, Kaylyn and Isaac McKee and Dylan Bernard; a brother, Richard (Sara) Hobbs of rural Pleasant Hill; 2 sisters, Mary (Merle) Tieken and June Jones, both of Quincy; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a nephew, Jon Hobbs. Mrs. Holcomb was a licensed nursing home administrator, having started the Pleasant Hill Sunshine Center in 1972. In 1986 the center was changed to a skilled nursing facility and renamed the Pleasant Hill Nursing Center which Mrs. Holcomb operated until her retirement in 2004. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy was caring for others, especially the elderly. Funeral services were held Monday at Pleasant Hill Christian Church conducted by Eldon Cook and Aaron McCombs. Casketbearers were Leon Holcomb, Robb Holcomb, Jim Smith, Gary Hall, Martin Cook, and Steve Francis. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill . Memorials were suggested to Pleasant Hill Fire Department, Pleasant Hill Christian Church or the donor's choice.
MANFORD W. HOLCOMB
, 87, of Pleasant Hill , Ill. , and formerly of Hannibal , died at 1:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Pleasant Hill Nursing Center . Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, Ill. Burial will be at Miller Cemetery in Atlas, Ill. Visitation will be from noon until time of services Saturday at the funeral home. Mr. Holcomb was born May 23, 1916, in Pike County , Ill. , to Warren and Medline Armstrong Holcomb. He was married to Edna F. Foster on July 15, 1937, in New London . She preceded him in death Jan. 3, 1973. Survivors include two sons, Lawrence E. Holcomb of Belleview, Fla., and Russell W. Holcomb of Mesa, Ariz.; two daughters, Lois A. Vandaveer of Belleview, Fla., and Debra L. McKinney of Independence; one sister, Glenna Fowler of Belleview, Fla.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters. Mr. Holcomb was a member of El Dara Christian Church in El Dara , Ill. He had been employed by the Brown Shoe Co. in Pittsfield , Ill. , and later by Western Printing in Hannibal . Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.
MARJORIE (BENBOW) HOLCOMB
, 79, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday, November 25,
2007, at Northern Hospital of Surry County. Born November 10, 1928, in Milton, IL, to Virginia Johnston and Richard Porter Benbow,
she grew up in Winston-Salem. In 1949, she graduated from Guilford College in Greensboro, where she was a member of
The A Cappella Choir, the girl's softball team, and the May Court. Over the years, she
taught high school and first grade in the public schools, and had a private kindergarten in
her home. Marjorie was a member of Central United Methodist Church and the Abigail
Circle. She was also a charter member of Modern Gardners Garden Club, a life member of the
Garden Club of North Carolina, a charter member of Chapter AV of PEO, a member of the
Wednesday Afternoon Book Club, and a past member of the Junior Woman's Club. An avid Bridge
player, Marjorie enjoyed being a part of several Bridge clubs. Always ready for an
adventure, Marjorie loved to travel, especially to the beach and on cruises with her family
and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, William "Bill" Luckenbach Holcomb of the
home; and three children, Inglis Holcomb Rowe and her husband, David Lewis Rowe, of Mount
Airy, Denise Holcomb Faw and her husband, the Rev. Thomas McLean Faw of Matthews, and
Richard Benbow Holcomb of Mount Airy. She is also survived by five grandsons, McLean
Luckenbach "Luke" Faw of Matthews, David Locke Rowe of Mount Airy, Lt. Benjamin Taylor Faw of
Fort Benning, GA, William Anderson Rowe of Raleigh, and Matthew Thomas Faw of Boone; and
a sister, Betty Benbow Baldwin of Winston-Salem. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at 11:00 AM at Central
United Methodist Church. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Thomas McLean Faw and
the Rev. John Ferree. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in
the Ladies' Parlor of Central United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family
has requested memorials to Central United Methodist Church, 1909 North Main Street, Mount
Airy, NC 27030, Joy Christian Fellowship, 11516 Idlewild Road, Matthews, NC 28105, The
Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, c/o Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401
Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC 27030, or the charity of the donor's choice.
Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the Holcomb family.
ANNE (SIMPKIN) HOPKINS
- second daughter of the late Thomas Simpkin and Ann Warton Simpkin, was born at the Simpkin home, 2 ½ miles southwest of Griggsville, April 17, 1838. She was married to Benjamin Bazin Hopkins, November 15, 1864. She passed peacefully to rest at her late residence on July 3, 1922, at the age of 84 years, 2 months and 15 days. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, Capt. B. B. Hopkins; three daughters, Mrs. Lavina Fox of Griggsville, Mrs. Matilda Tompkins of Effingham, Ill., and Anne at home, two sons, Benj. B. and Robert I A. A sister, Mrs. Mary E. Hitch, and..brother, Thomas Simpkin, also survive, with many other relatives. Two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Lasbury and Mrs. Lavina Yates, and one daughter, Sarah Louise Hamilton, have passed on before. She was a communicant of St. James' Episcopal church, having been confirmed by Bishop Whitehouse. Funeral services were conducted from her late residence Wednesday morning, July 5, by the Rev. Wm. D. Foley, priest in charge of St. James church. Pall bearers were six nephews, John and Vincent Lasbury, Dr. T. S. and Rufus Hitch, Will and Thomas Simpkin, Jr., who carried her to her last resting place in the Simpkin-Brown cemetery near the family home.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)
BENJAMIN HOPKINS
- After a short illness, Benjamin Hopkins passed away last Sunday afternoon at his home in this city, at the age of 55 years. Deceased was a son of Capt. B. B. and Anne Simpkin Hopkins, both deceased, and was born in Walnut Creek neighborhood August 3, 1876. He had made his home in this community continuously with the exception of about a year in California. Surviving are the following sisters: Mrs. Thomas Fox, Mrs. Matilda Tompkins and Miss Anne Hopkins; also one brother, Robert. A sister, Mrs. Curry Hamilton, died in Denver in 1912. Funeral services will be held in St. James church Thursday morning at 10:30, conducted by Dean Schaad of the Cathedral of St. John, Quincy Interment will be in Simpkin-Brown cemetery.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)
URIAH HOPPER
who has been in very poor health, an old soldier of the late war, died Sunday [January 16] at 3 p.m. Mr. Hopper was born Nov. 30th, 1821, his age being 76 years, 1 month and 16 days.
Mr. Hopper leaves a wife and a number of children. He has been in very poor circumstances. Word was received that a pension had been allowed of about $1,000, but the papers came too late as Mr. Hopper was nearly gone when the notice came.
Funeral services were held Monday [January 17] at 11 a.m. conducted by Elder Hawker at the Baptist church of which he was a member. He has lived in Hulls over two years, having come from Nebraska to Hulls. He was buried at Kinderhook Cemetery. Rev. J.F. Bennett was here Saturday in the interest of the pension
of Mr. Hopper, but as he was past all help he returned Saturday on the 9 o'clock train via Wabash to Keokuk, Iowa
Contributed by Mindy Doellman from the Barry Adage
NETTIE I. HOSKINS
- Funeral services for Mrs. Nettie I. Hoskins, 77, of Camp Point, who died Wednesday morning at 10:45 in Blessing Hospital at Quincy , will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 in the Bower funeral home. The Rev. Victor Roberts of Quincy will officiate and burial will be in Paloma cemetery. Mrs. Hoskins was born at Atlas, Jan. 20, 1888. She was a member of the Methodist church. On Jan. 14, 1906 at St. Louis she married Ellis Hoskins who preceded her in death May 14, 1945. Surviving are a son, Harold P. of Lincoln , Neb. ; a daughter, Mrs. Norma R. (Evelyn) Bruns of Camp Point; a sister, Mrs. Ida Craigmiles of Rich Hill, Mo., and four grandchildren.
ROBERT J. HOSKINS
86, died Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.
He was born May 3, 1923, in Barry, to George and Beulah (Cobern) Hoskins. He married Doris Megehe June 1, 1946 in Quincy. She survives in Kinderhook.
He is also survived by two sons, Reginal (wife Janet) of Springfield, Mo. and Dwight (wife Christie) of Olathe, Kan.; a daughter, Debora (husband Jessie) of Bradenton, Fla.; five grandchildren, Travis Schmeisser, Joshua Story, Meghan Story, Shea Hoskins, Logan Hoskins; and one sister, Virginia Davis of Arizona.
His parents and two sisters, Bonnie Vaughn and Shirley Baker, preceded him in death.
He proudly served our country in the US Navy during World War II from Dec. 13, 1942 to Jan. 12, 1946 as a Gunners Mate Third Class aboard the USS Oakland. He served in the American Theater, Asiatic Pacific Area and the Philippine Liberation. During his service he was awarded the Good Conduct and Victory medals.
After serving in the Navy, he actively farmed in the Kinderhook and Barry area for the next 32 years. After retiring from farming, he worked for 10 years as a Head Custodian for the Hannibal Public Schools.
Nov. 7, 2008, Robert celebrated 60 continuous years of membership in the American Legion and was presented with his Certificate of Continuous Membership in March of this year.
He was a member of the United Baptist Church at Kinderhook. During his retirement years, he spent the winter months in Florida with Doris enjoying the southern climate, their many friends and unique experiences it offered. His hobbies included woodcarving, golf and site seeing.
Funeral services were held Monday, July, 6 at 11 a.m. at the United Baptist Church in Kinderhook, with Pastor Greg Maize officiating. Burial was at the Kinderhook Cemetery, with military rites by the Barry American Legion Post 222. Visitation was held Sunday evening from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Memorials are suggested to the Barry American Legion Post 222.
Contributed by Billie Browning
CHARLES HUBBARD
, age 87, of Pleasant Hill died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
He was born Aug. 10, 1921 in Calhoun County, the son of Charles and Nancy Elizabeth Grammar Hubbard, Sr. He married Jean Yoc-um Oct. 26, 1940 in Bowling Green, Mo. and she survives.
Charles was a 1939 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and an Army veteran of WW II, taking part in the invasion of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944 and was the recipient of the "Bronze Star" award. He was a former member of Pleasant Hill American Legion Post #1048.
Charles was a long time employee of Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company in Pleasant Hill, retiring after 38 years of service. He had also owned and operated a construction company in Pleasant Hill for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Nebo Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Jean Hubbard of Pleasant Hill, a son, Randy (wife Nancy) Hubbard of Columbia, Mo. and two grandsons, Tyson Hubbard of Columbia and Trenton Hubbard of Grenada, West Indies.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Raymond and Joe Hubbard and by three sisters, Mildred Grimsley, Lucille Wombles and Velda Wombles.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 3 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Don Hannel and Myrl Shireman. The family will meet with friends from 1 - 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial, with military honors, will be held at a later date in the Nebo Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Neb Cemetery Association.
Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangments
Contributed by Billie Browning - Photo Memorial Day 2007 Pleasant Hill
Charles was a WW 2 vet, earning the bronze star
Graveside military rites for Charles Hubbard, Jr. 87, of Pleasant Hill, will be held Friday, July 10 at 2 p.m. at the Nebo Cemtery conducted by the Pleasant Hill American Legion Post 1048.
Mr. Hubbard died Feb. 24, 2009 and cremation rites were accorded at that time.
There is no visitation, but friends are invited to the graveside services, Memorials may be made to the Nebo Cemetery Association,
Survivors include his wife, Jean Hubbard of Pleasant Hill; a son, Randy (wife Nancy) Hubbard of Columbia, Mo.; and two grandsons, Tyson Hubbard and Trenton Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Raymond and Joe Hubbard and by three sisters, Mildred Grimsley, Lucille Wombles and Velda Wombles.
Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling arrangements,
DOROTHY R. HUBBARD
, 78, of East Peoria and formerly of Quincy, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at her home.
She was born Feb. 1, 1930 in Nebo to Charles W. and Lula McCann Hubbard Sr. They preceded her in death as did her sister, Elizabeth Hirst.
Surviving are one daughter, Kim M. (Jeff) Bruce of East Peoria; and one grandson, Benjamin J. Bruce of East Peoria; one brother, Charles Wesley (Katie) Hubbard Jr. of Pleasant Hill; one brother-in-law, Irvin Hirst of Mission, Texas; 27 cousins; nine nieces and nephews; 16 great-nieces and nephews; and seven great-great-nieces and nephews.
Dorothy worked at as a Nurse at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., Veterans Administration Hospital in Bronx, N.Y., Blessing Hospital and the Quincy Medical Group, both in Quincy, and American Red Cross and Beverly Home Care, both in Peoria. She also worked in the Fine Jewelry Department at Bergners in Sheridan Village. She enjoyed reading, travel, attending theater and spending time with her family.
Funeral services for Dorothy were at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2 at Deiters Funeral Home in East Peoria. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at the funeral home. Burial was in Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria
Contributed by Billie Browning
ELIZABETH (WINANS) HUBBARD
widow of the late William Hubbard, passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mary Dow, on West Jefferson Street, Wednesday evening, after a short illness from bronchial trouble, with which she had long been troubled, but which had but lately become alarming. Mrs. Hubbard had been living in her own home on West Perry street, up until a few weeks ago, when she went to the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. S. Shinn, for a few days. A little daughter in the Shinn family was taken down with scarlet s fever and rather than be quarantined, Mrs. Hubbard went over to her sister's home to make a little visit until the quarantine should be lifted, and it was there her condition became acute. Her daughter, Mrs. Dow, and, a nurse were constantly at her bedside until the end came.
Funeral services were held from the Dow home on Saturday afternoon at half past four o'clock, Rev. Robert Atchison, of St. Stephens Episcopal church officiating. Mrs. Hubbard was a lifelong member and an active worker in the Congregational church but no minister of her church was near enough to be had at this time. Interment was made in the family lot in the West cemetery.
Pallbearers were: George C. Weaver, Clark Armentrout, Fred Hicks, Harry Miller, E. D. Glandon, and Earl Grigsby.
Elizabeth Madaline Winans was a born June 3, 1843, at Elizabeth, New Jersey, and came to Illinois with her parents in the spring of 1846, where they resided on a farm south of Pittsfield ten years, then moved to Pittsfield in the fall of 1856. She was married May 26, 1868 to Wm. A. Hubbard. In 1870 they moved to the state of Washington and remained there for six years when they returned to Pittsfield in 1876. Her husband died March 23, 1895. Pittsfield has been her home with the exception of the six years spent in Washington and twelve years spent in Springfield with her son, Guy. She passed away July 3rd, 1919, at 7:30 p. m.
She is survived by two children, Mrs. Eva Shinn of this city and Guy W. Hubbard of Springfield, and three grandchildren. Her aged brother, Mr. Con Winans and one sister Mrs. Mary Dow, with whom she spent her last days, also survive her.
Mrs. Hubbard was a faithful working member of the Congregational church in this city. She was interested in all the benevolences and missionary activities of that church and for many years was a teacher in the Sunday school. She was a devoted a: Christian, a loving mother and a faithful friend, and her memory will w always be precious to those who knew her.
Transcribed and submitted by Delaine Donaldson - From Pike County Democrat(Pittsfield, Illinois), Wednesday, July 9, 1919
IRENE (WILLARD) HUBBARD
92, of Pittsfield, died Saturday, May 27, 2006 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Born near Nebo, IL., September 23, 1913, a daughter of Charles W. and Lola Cunningham Willard. She married Roy Hubbard November 30, 1935 in Jacksonville, IL and he preceded her on Sept. 10, 1995. She was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Pittsfield and was a sales representative for Stanley Home Products for many years and loved to collect antiques.
Survivors: a son Phillip Hubbard of Leonard, CT. and a daughter Janet Leahr of Rockford, IL and two grandchildren.
She was preceded by her husband Roy, two sisters Ila Couch and Edith Cosgrove Graham and six brothers, Jess, Harold, Wayne, Leo, Everett and Travis Willard. She was the last of her generation.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Bruce Willard officiating. Burial will be at the Pittsfield West Cemetery. Friends may call at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL on Tuesday from 6 till 8 p.m. Memorials are to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
LETTIE ALICE (WITTY) HUBBARD
was born July 20,1901 and passed from this life at 12:15 a.m. Sept. 12, 1929. At the age of 14, she confessed her faith in Christ as her Lord and Savior, and remained true to her confession until she was called from this to a better and happier heavenly life.
She was married to Paul Hubbard, Feb. 5, 1918. To this union were born four children, Hazel, Mary, and Paula, and one who passed away in infancy. Besides her husband and children, she leaves her parents, two sisters, Emma Foreman of Aurora, Neb. and Maude Smith of Pleasant Hill; one brother, Ray Witty of Rockport, IL, her grandfather and many other relatives and friends.
Contributed by Mindy Doellman from the Pike County Republician Oct. 2, 1929
BERNICE (DEAN) HULL
- 96, died on Sunday, January 30, 2005 at 8:05 P.M. at the Liberty Village in Pittsfield, Illinois. She was born on October 21, 1908 in New Salem, IL to William and Ruth Mink Dean. She married Jesse H. Hull on June 27, 1929 in Pittsfield and he preceded her on August 13, 1994. She was a member of the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene. She graduated from New Salem High School in 1926. Member of Mrs. Curry's Adult Sunday School Class. She enjoyed her flowers, babysitting her grandchildren and cooking. Survivors: four daughters Mrs. Gene (Irene) Nevius, Pittsfield, IL., Mrs. Mildred "Millie" Akers, Pittsfield, IL., Mrs. Irvin (Betty) Miller, Quincy, IL., Mrs. Larry (Ruth) Pollard, Mexico, Mo., one brother Norman Dean, Pittsfield, Il., sixteen grandchildren, thirty-one great grandchildren and fourteen great great grandchildren. She raised her granddaughter Mrs. Larry (Kay) Snyder, Pittsfield, IL., in her home. Preceded by her husband, Jesse, a son John William in 1988, a daughter Shirley Hammitt, a grandson Norman Hull, two brothers Arthur Frank and Converse Dean and one sister Mrs. Wilma Gleckler. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL. with Rev. John Ruzich officiating. Burial will be at the Grey Cemetery, New Salem, Il.