DONNA HANNANT 86, died Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Westminster Manor in Austin, Texas. Donna was born Jan. 30, 1922 on a farm near Perry to John Ray and Marie Daigh Hannant, descendents of many early Pike County pioneers. She was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings: Owen Hannant, Margaret Ada Hannant, Gordon Hannant, Richard Hannant and Jean Hannant Reese. She got a good education at Dexter School, the one-room schoolhouse near her home. At age 11, she won the Pike County Spelling Bee. In 1938, she graduated from Perry High School, a member of its largest class. July 21, 1941 (also her sister Jean's birthday), she married Roy Yockey, Jr. of Perry at Mt. Vernon Place Methodist Church in Washington, DC. She worked for the Navy Department during and after World War II. While Roy was in the army, she shared a house there with six other women in similar situations. When Roy returned from the war, he got a job at the Pentagon. The family moved to Alexandria Virginia, where their daughter Karen was born in 1949. In 1958, Donna got a job working in the Cadet Corps and later the guidance office at George Washington High School in Alexandria, where Karen was a student from 1963 through 1965. In 1965, the family moved to San Antonio, Texas, where Roy took a job at Randolph Air Force Base and Donna worked for the army at Fort Sam Houston. Her grandson Rylan Richard Bosher was born in 1971. In 1982, she retired from Federal service. Donna and Roy bought a trailer and traveled extensively, visiting friends and family. Together, they visited 49 states. Roy died in 2001, soon after their 60th anniversary. In 2003, Donna moved to Austin, Texas, to be closer to her family. Her great-granddaughter Zoe Bay Bosher was born in 2004. She was eagerly anticipating the impending birth of a second great-granddaughter. Donna liked travel, cooking, sewing and crafts. She was an avid game player, enjoying Scrabble, dominoes, and cards. She loved the hummingbirds who came year after year to her backyard feeder. She loved to entertain, tell stories and tease people. She was a devoted correspondent with her many friends and relatives, and loved talking on the telephone. She enjoyed going back to Perry, to see family and friends. She also remained close to her many San Antonio and Alexandria friends and neighbors. Donna is survived by daughter, Karen Yockey O'Quin, her husband Jack O'Quin, grandson, Rylan Bosher, his wife Tonya Petty Bosher and their daughter Zoe Bay Bosher. Tonya's mother, Donna Petty, was both family and friend to her, as were step-grandchildren, Maya Quin, Joshua O'Quin, and Michael O'Quin. Elizabeth Hannant and Mary Louise Hannant are her surviving sisters-in-law. She also loved her many nieces, nephews and their families. Memorial services will be held in the Solarium on the fifth floor of Westminster Manor, 4100 Jackson, Austin, TX 78731, at 1:30 p.m. on July 19, 2008. Parking is off Bull Creek Dr. on the North side of the complex near the Health Care Center. Later, there will be another service in Pike County, Illinois, time and place to be announced. Condolences may be sent on-line to the family via www. legacy.com/statesman/Obituaries.asp or airsman-hires.com/griggs ville/ Donations in Donna's name may be made to the Perry Cemetery Association, PO Box 368, Perry, IL 62362, or to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78759.
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DURRELL R. HARPOLE was born on Feb. 19, 1941 near Pleasant Hill , IL and died April 12, 1982 at Ramstein Air Base, West Germany . Burial was in Nebo , IL . He married Maureen M. McColl on Dec. 22, 1962 in England . His parents were Merle and Bertha Martin Harpole. He was a 23 year Air Force vet. Survived by his wife; a son: Gerald; and a daughter: Amber; his mother, a resident of Nebo; two brothers: Ron Harpole of Jacksonville and Gary Harpole of Quincy ; and a sister: Mrs. Blanche Barton of Nebo. Preceded by his father.

ETHEL M. (NEESE) HARPOLE was born on Sept 24, 1903, in Oklahoma City , OK and died on Jan. 26, 1981 in Pittsfield , IL . Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill , IL . She married Russell G. Harpole on March 27, 1926 (place not stated). Her parents were George F. and Virginia Hemphill Neese. She was preceded in death by her husband on Jan. 17, 1980. She resided in Nebo and is survived by a son: Rex Harpole; a daughter: Mrs. Lyndell (Hilda) Harlow, both of Nebo; nine grandchildren; and one g-grandchild; three brothers: Felix Neese and Everett Neese of Nebo and George Neese of Pittsfield ; and a sister: Mrs. Hattie Sutton of Pleasant Hill .

LEOTA B. (SUTTON) HARPOLE , 77, of Nebo, died at 6:19 a.m. Wednesday (March 12, 1980) in Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana, Mo. Mrs. Harpole was born near here, Aug. 22, 1902, a daughter of Neal and Daisy McClain Sutton. She married Ross A. Harpole, Oct. 11, 1922. He died July 3, 1954. She was a member of the Nebo Christian Church. Survivors include a son, Dale of near here; two daughters, Mrs. Norma Ottwell of Palos Heights and Mrs. Mary Lou Chamberlain of near here; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Draper of near here, five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, conducted by the Rev. Joe Maynard.. Burial will be in Nebo Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Nebo Christian Church.
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MERLE V. HARPOLE was born Sept. 16, 1915 in Nebo , IL and died June 6, 1979 in Quincy , IL . Burial was in Nebo , IL . He married Bertha Martin in January, 1934 in Pike Co, IL. His parents were Charles and Blanche Battershell Harpole. He was a resident of Pleasant Hill , IL and a WWII vet. He is survived by his wife; these children: Ronald of Jackson-ville, Durrell of Rome, NY, Gary of Quincy and Blanche Breton of Nebo; nine grand-children; and one g-grandchild; and two brothers: Russell of Nebo and Hubbert of Alton.

HARRY O. HART - Born: Nov. 27, 1919, New Canton , IL ; Died: Apr. 30, 1989, Barry , IL . Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery , Barry , IL . He was married to Roberta L. Garner Allen Nov. 24, 1966 in Barry , IL . His parents were Lewis and Zulla Havens Hart. Survived by his wife; three daughters: Barbara Jean Motley and Cassandra Nieders, both of Barry, and Lois Ruble of Hannibal, MO; two sons: Lewis G. Allen of Barry and Larry W. Allen of Ottumwa, IA; 12 grand and 14 g-grandchildren; two brothers: Charles Hart of Pleasant Hill and William Hart of New Canton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

ILAH MAE (MAIN) HART - 84, of Mendon and formerly of New Canton, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born Jan. 14, 1924 in New Canton to Louis and Viola Allensworth Main. She married John Hart March 27, 1943 in Palmyra, Mo. and he survives. Mrs. Hart graduated from New Canton High School in 1942, where she was active in Softball and other sports. Ilah Mae served as Deputy Treasure for Pike County for several years. She was on a Louisiana, Mo. bowling league for several years and was an avid reader. Mrs. Hart was very family oriented and very much enjoyed her grand-children and great grandkids. She is survived by her husband, John; two daughters, Donnetta Scott and companion Sam Hively of Mendon, and Jennifer R. Hart of New Canton; two grandchildren, Sabra Burkle and fiancé Vernon (JR) Streeter, of La Prairie and Zachary Scott of New Canton; two great-grandchildren, Chance and Bryce Burkle of Colchester; and a brother-in-law, Norman Bibb of New Canton. She was preceded by her parents, a brother, Johnny Main, and three sisters; Louise Vaughn, Elva Bellovich and Martha Bibb. Graveside services were held Monday, May 12, at 11 a.m. at Shearer Cemetery in New Canton with Rev. Patsy Kelly officiating. Visitation was held Sunday evening from 5 - 8 p.m., at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Memorials are suggested to the New Canton First Responders.
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HART , age 83 of Mendon and formerly of New Canton, died Wednesday, May 28,2008 at North Adams Home in Mendon. He was born June 11,1924 to Alfred Lloyd 'Pete and Velma Bolen Hart in New Canton. He married Ilah Mae Main March 27. 1943 in Palmyra, Mo. and she preceded him in death May 8 2008. Mr. Hart served as a Rifleman in WWII and was a member of the American Legion He worked as a Union Carpenter for Carpenter's Local 189. In his younger years he was active in area bowling leagues and he enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. John is survived by two daughters, Donnetta Scott and companion Sam Hively of Mendon, and Jennifer R. Hart of New Canton; two grandchildren, Sabra Burkle and fiance Vernon (JR) Streeter, of La Prairie and Zachary Scott of New Canton,; two great-grandchildren, Chance and Bryce Burkle of Colchester; and a step-great-grandson, Ty. Mr. Hart was preceded by his parents, his wife, two brothers, Mike and James Paul Hart; a sister, Virginia Martin; and a sister in infancy. Graveside services were held at 11 am, Tuesday, June 3, at Shearer Cemetery in New Canton, with Rev. Palsy Kelly officiating. Graveside military rites will be conducted by Barry American Legion Post 222. Visitation was held Monday evening from 5- 6 pm at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Memorials are suggested to the New Canton United Methodist Church or the Barry American Legion Post 222
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ORLANDO HILL HART , was born in Massachusetts in 1829, and emigrated to this county quite early. He was married to Miss Jennette Wirt, who died leaving one child, Alvin. In April, 1854, he again married, this time Miss Mary, daughter of Harvey Blair. Of their children 7 are living, – Ellie, John, Charles W., Katie, Alfred and Nettie. Mr. H. resided on the homestead until his death, which occurred in 1879. Mrs. H. has on sec. 33 a farm of 80 acres, valued at $40 per acre. P. O., Barry. Mr. H. was a member of the Odd Fellows, and a man highly esteemed by all who knew him.
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RITA ANNETTE HART - Rockport, Ill., July 6.--Rita Hart, 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Charles Hart of Pleasant Hill, was fatally injured when she ran out in front of a car driven by the Rev. Raymond Houser, 19, of Hannibal, Mo., on the highway here last night at 6:50. She was taken to Illini Community hospital at Pittsfield , where she died of her injuries a short time later. Houser, a Pentecostal minister, way on his way to services at Pleasant Hill when the child started across the highway in front of him. She was visiting Rockport with her parents. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 in the Pleasant Hill Methodist church, with the Rev. Dean Benton officiating. Burial will be in Crescent Heights cemetery. Rita Annette Hart was born Jan. 4, 1960, at New Canton. She is survived by her parents; two sisters, Regina and Ronalyn; two brothers, Gary and Kenneth; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Verdie Smith of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Lewis Hart of New Canton, and a great grandfather, Lou Galloway of Pleasant Hill .

KIMBERLEY (RUSH) HARTER - 41, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at her residence in Pittsfield. She was born Feb. 15, 1967 in Pittsfield to Bruce and Della Hull Rush. She married Doug Harter March 28, 1987 in Pittsfield. She worked for Lemons IGA, Pittsfield Farm and Home and operated a day care in her home. She was a member of the Pittsfield Churth of Nazarene. She enjoyed gardening, collecting antiques, cooking and baking and shopping, flower garden, camping and her miniature poodle Annie, loved time spent with her family and granddaughter Alexea. Survivors include her husband, Doug Harter of New Hartford; three sons, Bryce Harter, Cayden Harter and Camden Harter of New Hartford; one daughter, Kelsey Harter (companion Colton Maynard) of New Hartford; and one granddaughter, Alexea Maynard; her parents, Bruce and Della Rush of New Salem; one brother, Bruce (Rita) Rush of Summer Hill; one sister, Mrs. Luke (Angela) Smith of Summer Hill; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 at 10 a.m., at the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Ronald Baker officiating. Burial was at the Gray Cemetery, New Salem. Visitation was held Friday, Aug. 1, 2008 4 — 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a Trust Fund for her Children's Education at First Bank in Pittsfield or Gray Cemetery, New Salem. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the services
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A. CAMPBELL HARTSOCK - was born in Indiana , May 20, 1841; died at his home in Pleasant Hill , Illinois , May 27, 1910. Aged 69 yr 7 days. When President Lincoln called for volunteers A. Campbell Hartsock came forward and offered his services upon the altar of his country becoming a member of Company C - 10th Missouri Volunteer Infantry. He became a soldier of the Cross in 1903 making his confession at the water where 14 had gone for baptism. Upon his confession of faith in his Lord, he was the first of the candidates for Baptism to go into the water to obey his master in this sacred ordinance. He remained faithful until his death, was seldom absent from the Bible school and church service and was ever a willing helper at all the church's public gathering. He was a great lover of music and the song service always appealed to him very touchingly. Funeral services were conducted from his residence by Eld. J. W. Pearson after which the remains were laid to rest in the Hartsock cemetery, northeast of Pleasant Hill on the farm where he spent so many years of his life. (Hartsock, A. C. - Joined at the water on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 31, 1903 and was the first of a crowd of 14 that was baptized on this same afternoon by Rev. O. C. Bolman)

ADA (FOSTER) HARTSOCK - 84, of Pleasant Hill , died at 3:25 am Tuesday, July 2, 1985 in Illini Community Hospital , Pittsfield , where she had been a patient for 10 days. Mrs. Hartsock was born March 1, 1901, in Stark, MO, a daughter of Frank and Emma Phillips Foster. She married John C. Hartsock, Dec. 18, 1917, in Louisiana , MO. He died July 15, 1970. Mrs. Hartsock was a member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church and formerly active in the Rebekah Lodge of Pleasant Hill. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Helen Kelly of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Barthella Benjamin of the Owen Care Center in Pittsfield ; a brother, Frank Foster of Monmouth; five grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 10 am Friday in the Pleasant Hill Christian Church by the Rev. Norman Conklin and Brother Joe Maynard. Burial will be in Crescent Heights Cemetery at Pleasant Hill . Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Christian Church. The Ward-Lummis Funeral Home of Pleasant Hill is in charge of arrangements.

JOHN H. HARTSOCK , died suddenly at his home 2 1/2 miles southwest of Pleasant Hill in the morning of May 12. He was in his 70th year. He had eaten breakfast and was churning when he fell to the floor, expiring a few minutes later without regaining consciousness. He had suffered of late from indigestion and had recently been under a doctor's care, but had improved. He was born June 4, 1853, a son of Enoch & Eliza Hartsock. He is survived by his wife (formerly Nora Fast), a daughter, Mrs. Frank Hobbs, and three sons, Harrison, Ed and John, all of Pleasant Hill . He was a member of the Christian Church and the Modern Woodman. The funeral was held at the Christian Church in Pleasant Hill , Rev. W. H. Cannon of this city officiating, and interment was in the family lot on the Alvin Windmiller farm northeast of Pleasant Hill .

JOHN C. HARTSOCK - Funeral services for John C. Hartsock, lifetime resident of Pleasant Hill, were held at 2 pm Friday at the Christian Church there with Rev. Joe Maynard of Pittsfield and Rev. Jerry D'Alton officiating. Interment was in Crescent Heights Cemetery , Pleasant Hill . Ward Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. Hartsock, 72 year old retired construction worker, died at 10:45 am Wednesday, July 15, 1970 in his home. He had been in ill health for a number of years. Born Oct. 28, 1897 in Pleasant Hill , John C. Hartsock was the son of John and Norah Fast Hartsock. He was married at Louisiana , Mo. Dec. 18, 1917 to Ada B. Foster, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Helen) Kelly and Mrs. Barthella Benjamin, both of Pleasant Hill . There are 5 grand children and 13 great grand children. Mr. Hartsock was a member of the Christian church in Pleasant Hill and of local Union 965.

JANET L. (BRADBUM) HOLLENBECK 61, of Chillicothe, died at 5:49 p.m. , Monday, July 21, 2008 in Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, IL. She was born January 16, 1947 in Pittsfield, daughter of the late Lawrence and June (Ellis) Bradburn. She married George Hollenback, Jr. on December 17, 1966 in Pittsfield. Surviving are her husband, George Hollenback of Chillicothe. They have 3 children; Julie (Craig) Zilles of Champaign, Matt (Anne) Hollenback of Urbana, and James Hollenback of Chillicothe. Also surviving are 2 brothers; Charles (Marilyn) Bradburn of St. Louis, Mo. and John (Ruth) Bradburn of Elgin, and 2 grandsons; Brian and Adam Zilles. She was preceded in death by her parents. Jan graduated from Pittsfield High School and received a degree from Illinois State University in spe­cial education. She formerly taught special edu­cation in Peoria and ran a home day care. She later was a secretary at Illinois Valley Central High School and Chillicothe Elementary Center. Jan valued her family, work, and friends. Her grandsons immediately became a new source of joy to this warm and caring person. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home, Chillicothe, IL. Visitation will start at 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. The Rev. Michael Bradburn will offici­ate. Cremation rites will be accord­ed following the service. Jan's final resting place will be later with her husband in the Millington Illinois Cemetery.
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ARNOLD FRANKLIN HOWLAND , 78, of Arnold, Mo., died June 5, 2008. He was born Jan. 4, 1930, to Murrell and Lillian Howland of Pleasant Hill. He was a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. Survivors include five children and their spouses, Shirley and Rick Behnen of Carrollton, Franklin Howland of White Hall, Roger and Kathy Howland of Jerseyville, Norma Jean Howland and her husband, James Gowin, of High Ridge, Mo., and Alvin and Val Howland of Union, Mo.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Betty and David Rush of New Salem and Velma Ottwell of Mozier; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Fred; his parents; and a great-granddaughter, Angel Marlene Brown. Burial will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. at Summit Grove Cemetery in Kampsville. Memorials may be given to the Judevine Center for Autism, St. Louis, Mo.
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ALBERT HURT - The Quincy Daily Journal Friday February 19, 1892 page 8 - The friends of Albert Hurt among our readers will learn with unusual regret that he is in quite a serious physical condition. He is afflicted with a cancer on his head, and some disease-affecting one side of his body, and for four or five months has been in great distress. Three weeks ago he left Quincy for Chicago to have an operation performed but he was too weak to undergo the ordeal. There is little hope of his recovery. BARRY ADAGE

The Quincy Daily Journal Saturday April 30, 1892 page 5Death of Mr. Albert HurtThe many friends of Mr. Albert Hurt will be pained to learn of his sad and unexpected death, which occurred this morning at 4 o’clock, in the 39th year of his age.Mr. Hurt was born near Barry, in Pike county, and came to Quincy about twelve years ago. During most of this time he was employed as a shipping clerk at the Thomas White Stove company.He was well known in Pike county and this city, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. At the time of his death he was worshipful master of Bodley lodge, No. 1, F. and A. M. of this city.Mr. Hurt was sick during the greater part of a year, but when his death came it was unexpected to the great majority of his friends. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his untimely death. they have the sincere sympathy of the whole body of Mr. Hurt’s numerous friends.The funeral will take place from the late residence of the deceased on Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock, and the services will be conducted at the home by Rev. S. H. Dana, and at the cemetery by the Masonic fraternity.

The Quincy Daily Journal, Monday May 2, 1892 page 6Barry, IllinoisBARRY, ILL., May 1 - A telegram received here yesterday announced the death in Quincy of our former townsman, Albert Hurt. It was a great surprise to his numerous friends here. Only Thursday the Quincy papers announced that Albert was getting along fine and his friends expected to see him out again in a few days. Albert was born and raised here and his friends are numbered here by the score. The family have the sympathy of our community in their bereavement. Mr. Hurt leaves three brothers here to mourn his death - Elosia, Berry and Charlie

The Quincy Whig, Thursday May 5, 1892 page 8 The author of this one must have been paid by the word or had space to fill.Death of Albert HurtAfter a long and painful illness, lasting more than a year, Mr. Albert Hurt of this city, died Saturday morning at 4 o’clock. Everything possible was done for the sufferer, the best medical and surgical skill of Chicago and this city being exhausted in vain efforts to arrest the progress of the fatal malady that terminated his life. He was patient and hopeful, and it seems hard that he should be taken from his devoted family in the very prime of life, for he was but 39 years of age. Mr. Hurt had many warm friends, who will grieve to hear of his death. He will be missed by them, for he was a man whose kindly disposition and social qualities impressed themselves upon all who came within the range of his acquaintance. For the afflicted wife and three little girls left to mourn his loss there will go out the deepest sympathy of the community. Fondly attached to his family, his loss to them will indeed be great, yet they will have all the consolation afforded by the memory of a loving husband and father, whose every thought was for their happiness and comfort and whose pure life gives them assurance that they may meet him in a better world, where there will be no more parting forever.Mr. Hurt was born in Barry, ill., and has resided in this city during the past twelve years. In that time he has filled responsible positions in the wholesale boot and shoe house of Kingsbury, Blasland & Co., the wholesale cracker and confectionery house of Brown Bros., and in charge of the shipping department of the Thomas White Stove Co. Four brothers survive him, three living in Barry, Ill. and one in Boise City, Idaho.Friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral without further notice on Monday afternoon at 8 o’clock. The services will be in charge of Bodley lodge, No. 1, F. & A.M., of which body he held a high position of worshipful master at the time of his death.

The Quincy Daily Journal Friday May 13, 1892 page 7Estate of Albert Hurt, deceased. Inventory of Thomas White, administrator. There is no real estate nor chattels. There is $803.65 in cash and notes amounting to $900, the latter belonging to the estate of Sarah Hamilton.

The Quincy Daily Journal Monday June 6, 1892 page 7Deeds Recorded Saturday...Albert Hurt to Alexander Hurt, lot 7, Newcomb’s sub of the e 1/2 lot 3 and w 1/2 lot 4, Reiss’ add to Quincy, q c d. Consid. (the dollars are cut off the article, and the new owner must be wife Alexandrine Hurt.)
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