ANNA F. (BENZ) HALSEY , 99 of Pittsfield, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. She was born Nov.29, 1909 near Kampsville to Joseph and Mary Marshing Benz. Anna married Vernon M. Halsey Nov.14, 1934 and he died July 1,1943. She was a farmwife and homemaker. Anna was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church in Pittsfield. She enjoyed growing flowers, gardening, sewing, raising house plants, and baking esp. homemade bread. Anna enjoyed her children and grandchildren and living her whole life for her family. Survivors are three sons, Ron (wife Joan) Halsey of Pittsfield; Keith (Diana) Halsey of Manhatten and Don (wife Frances) Halsey of Edwardsville; a daughter, Mrs. Lois Ann (George) Ruble of Pittsfield; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded by a son, Earl Halsey in 1952; six brothers and four sisters and a great-great-grandson. Funeral services were Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Father Rodney Swartz officiating. Burial was at Greenpond Cemetery near Pearl. Friends called at the Niebur Funeral Home on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. till time of services
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ROBERT LEE HAMMIT , 86, of rural Pittsfield, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield. Mr. Hammitt was born on June 20, 1922 near Perry, to Cyrus and Bernice Ingalls Hammitt. He married Lura Miller Sept. 3, 1941 in Bowling Green, Mo. Mr. Hammitt was a lifelong farmer, but he always had other jobs throughout his life. He worked for Fitzhenry and Cates Service Station, Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line, and the Production Credit Association. He also did custom fertilizer work. He was past president of the Pike County Pork Producers and a member of the Pike County Farm Bureau. Mr. Hammitt entered the U.S. Army and served in Okinawa during WWII. Mr. Hammitt was a member of the Church of Christ and served as an elder for many years. He was currently a member of the New Testament Church of Christ in Pittsfield. Over the years, Mr. Hammitt occasionally served as a preacher, and conducted numerous funeral services in this area. He also officiated at several weddings for friends and grandchildren. In 1986, Mr. and Mrs. Hammitt were honored by the Home Extension Service as the Illinois Family of the Year. Survivors include: his wife of 67 years, Lura, sons, Robert (Phyllis) of Pittsfield, Bill (Patti) of Nixa, Mo., Jeff (Angie) of Pittsfield, John Patterson (Rebecca) of Roseville, Mich., Larry Wigington (Sandy) of Pittsfield; daughters, Judy (Calvin) Warpula of Houston, Texas, Janice (Ed) Brokaw of Abilene, Texas, Julie Hammitt of Elk Grove Village, IL, and Angie (Kevin) Bolick of Granite Falls, NC, 24 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, brothers, Edwin (Mardell) of New Salem, Wayne (Lois Ann) of Meredosia; sister, Betty Carr of Jacksonville and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Hammitt was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Paul and Dennis, and a sister, Virginia Metzger. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, with Bro. Calvin Warpula officiating. Burial was at the West Cemetery, Pittsfield. Military graveside rites were conducted by the Pittsfield American Legion Post # 152. Visitation was held Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008 from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
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CLEO (BELTS) HARRISON , 73, of New Canton died Sunday, March 20, 2005 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. She was born June 18, 1931 in Barry to Raymond E. and Beulah Hinch Belts. She married John D. Harrison, September 6, 1945 at Barry, IL and he preceded her in death on December 15, 1991. She was a homemaker and enjoyed rug hooking, ceramics, bingo and most of all her family. She was also a member of the Community of Christ Church in New Canton. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Horton of New Canton, a sister Anna Lou McCallister of Quincy, IL., one granddaughter, Kim Green, of Girard, IL., five great grandchildren, Ashley, Lindsey and Jayme Horton, Georgia and Justice Green. She is preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Dale Belts; two grandsons, John "Jay" and Greg Horton, a great granddaughter, Lindy Horton and a son-in-law, Otis Lee Horton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 24, 2005 at the Community of Christ Church in New Canton, IL., with Bill Phillips and Lee Orf officiating. Burial will be at the Kinderhook Cemetery. Visitation will also be at the church Wednesday, March 23, 2005 with family meeting friends from 6-8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the family. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is in charge of the arrangements

ETHEL (SMITH) HAYDEN - Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Hayden, 74, of Pittsfield were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Coultas Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, with Bro Jesse Smith officiating. Interment was in Nebo cemetery. Mrs. Ruby Goodin and Mrs. Oneida Pruett sang, accompanied by Mrs. Katerine Greenstreet. Mrs. Hayden died Monday even, July 31, 1967, at Couch Nursing Home, Pittsfield. Born in Nebo July 4, 1893 Ethel Smith was the daughter of William E. and Susan Bray Smith. She was married Sept 7, 1919 to Claude Hayden who preceded her in death. Mrs. Hayden was the last surviving member of her family. She was a member of the Baptist church.
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JERRY D. HAYDEN - 46 of Milton, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at ARC of Jacksonville in Jacksonville. He was born April 30, 1962 at Jacksonville to Ronald S. and Mary Estelene McKee Hayden. He was a 1980 graduate of Pittsfield High School and Quincy Technical School in Quincy, with a degree in drafting. He was a member of the Milton Christian Church and worked for Container Corporation in Dallas, Texas as a store design manager, Jerry enjoyed country music and country line dancing, doing drawings and sketches in pencil, oil and chalk and spending time with his family especially his nieces and nephews. Survivors include his parents, Ron and Estelene Hayden of Milton; a brother, Jeff (wife Heather) Hayden of Milton; a sister, Mrs. Gary (Debbie) Laux of Pittsfield; four nephews, Brice Laux and Cole, Cade and Cody Hayden, two nieces Emily Laux and Chandler Hayden; and several uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded by his paternal grandparents, Stewart and Virginia Hayden and maternal grandparents, William and Mary McKee. Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Darrell McKee officiating. Burial was at the Blue River Cemetery near Detroit. Lunch followed services at the Detroit Town Hall. Visitation was held at Niebur Funeral Home Monday from noon till time of services. Memorials are to Blue River Cemetery at Detroit.
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LESLIE A. HAYDEN - 83, of Pittsfield died late Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield, Il. He was born June 14, 1926 in Pittsfield, son of the late Lloyd and Vera Landess Hayden. He married Verna Lane June 22, 1947 in Pittsfield, and she survives. A daughter, Lila Pepper and husband Randy of Hendersonville, Tenn.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; twin brothers, Earl and Gerald Hayden of Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Larry Hayden. Mr. Hayden was a 1944 graduate of Pittsfield High School. He was a veteran of W.W. II serving in the U.S. Navy. Following W.W. II, he was employed at King Mill in Pittsfield, Il. He became a substitute mail carrier in Pittsfield before becoming Postmaster at Mt. Sterling, Il., transferring back to the Pittsfield office and becoming Postmaster there for many years. Les retired from the post office in 1989. He loved woodworking and loved target shooting at P.A.S.A Park in Barry, Il. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Pittsfield American Legion Post, and Crime Stoppers of Pike County. Les was community minded and taught Red Cross First Aid and CPR classes in Pittsfield,for many years. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery where graveside military rites will be conducted by Pittsfield American Legion Post. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home
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MARY HAYDEN - August 11.--Died, in Detroit Township, a few miles east of this city, last night, Mrs. Mary HAYDEN, aged 80 years. The deceased was born in Missouri, but came to this county in 1830. She leaves nine children, sixty grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren to mourn her death.
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VICTORIA (GEORGE) HAYDEN was born April 30, 1917 in Orrville , Ohio and died Jan. 6, 1981 in Quincy , IL . Burial was in Wells Cemetery , near Pleasant Hill , IL . She married Lyle Hayden on Jan. 23, 1954 in Beirut , Lebanon , he survives. Her father was Frank George; her mother; Philomina Backlenee. A resident of Pleasant Hill, IL, she is survived by her son: Wesley Hayden of Cleveland, OH; following sisters and brother: Miss Evelyn George of CA, Miss Isabell George, Mrs. Josephine Ferris, Mrs. Pauline Hatton and Mrs. Virginia Johnson, all of Cleveland, OH, Mrs. Mary Rose Hudson of Denver, CO, and Thomas George of Cleveland, OH.

JOHN RICHARD HENNANT age 88, of Griggsville, Il., formerly of Perry, Il. died Wed. morning March 5, 2008 in his home. He was born Jan. 19, 1920, son of the late John Ray and Marie (Daigh) Hannant. He married Mary L. Burke on June 14, 1947 in the Woodland Church, Fishook, Il., and she survives. Mr. Hannant farmed for 40 yrs. southwest of Perry. He attended Dexter School and graduated from Perry High School in 1938. He served in Europe during World War II, was a member of the Perry American Legion and served on the school board of Perry Elementary School. Mr. Hannant enjoyed woodworking after retiring from farming and became well known for his red oak furniture. He sold his products at craft shows and color drives. Mr. Hannant had customers all over the United States and overseas. Also surviving are two daughters, Janet (husband Mike) Straus of Lakeland, Fl. and Debra (husband Carrel) Smith of Griggsville; two sons, Gary (wife Cindy) Hannant of Rushville, Il, and Rick (wife Linda) Hannant of Griggsville, Il.; a sister Donna Yockey, Austin, Tx.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Margaret Ada Hannant and Jean Reese; and two brothers, Owen Hannant and Gordon Hannant. Services were entrusted to Airsman-Hires Funeral Home of Griggsville, Illinois.

CHARLES W. HERRON , 95, of Pittsfield Healthcare and formerly of Pleasant Hill , died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at Pittsfield Healthcare Center . He was born Feb. 11, 1910 in Calhoun County to Tim and Clara Foster Herron. He married Leona E. "Babe" Harris, July 17, 1934 in Pittsfield . She preceded him in death Sept. 23, 2000. He was an engineer for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company in Pleasant Hill and retired in 1972. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the National Rifle Association. He is survived by one son, Kenneth W. (wife Sharon) Herron of Quincy; four brothers, John Herron of Rock Island , Doug Herron of Nebo, Junior Herron of Pleasant Hill and Leroy Herron of Texas ; and two sisters, Ebby Davis of Oregon and Genevieve Buchanan of Pleasant Hill . He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 28, at 11 am at the Ward Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Richard Hobbs. Visitation was held from 10 am until time of services. Burial was at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill . Pallbearers were Daryl Herron, Steve Herron, Carrol Menke, Fred Rodhouse, Cecil Long, and Ronnie White. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Christian Church.

CLARA ETTA (FOSTER) HERRON , 74, of Pleasant Hill were held at 2 pm Thursday at the Pleasant Hill Christian Church. Interment was in Indian Creek Cemetery in Calhoun county. Mrs. Herron died at 3:25 am Tuesday, Sept. ?? in Illini Hospital in Pittsfield . Born in Pike county Jan. 27, 1892, Clara Etta Foster was the daughter of Charles and Lucinda Bensinger Foster. She was married in Hardin Feb. 26, 1909 to Timothy Herron, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Herron was a member of Pleasant Hill Christian Church. She is survived by five sons and five daughters. They are: Carl of Nebo, Richard of Kampsville, Charles of Pleasant Hill, John of Rock Island and Simon of Rapid City, S. Dak, Mrs. Mina Smith of Hannibal , Mo. , Mrs. Elizabeth Miller of Pleasant Hill , Mrs. Ruth Prater of Astoria , Mrs. Genevieve Buchanan of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Betty Coonrod of Madison . Also surviving are 17 grandchildren 19 great grandchildren, three brothers and five sisters. The brothers are Lee Foster of Bowling Green , Mo. , Ted and Walter, both of Hamburg . The sisters are Mrs. Lizzie Carroll and Mrs. Blanche Little, both of Hamburg , Mrs. Freda Buchanan of Nebo, Mrs. Anna Gates of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Frances Knollhoff of Mitchell.

JOHN T. HERRON , 89, of Milan , died Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, at his home. Funeral services are 1 pm Thursday at Family Funeral Services, Milan . Visitation is 11 am until time of service. Interment is in Roselawn Memorial Estate, Moline . Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. He was born June 4, 1916, in Crab Orchard, Neb. , to Timothy and Clara Foster Herron. He married Gertrude Hill June 26, 1937, in Moline . She died Jan. 5, 1996. John served in the Navy. He worked at Allied Stone in Milan for 30 years as a dynamiter, retiring in 1981. Prior to that, he was a delivery driver for local dairies. He enjoyed trapping, fishing, hunting and mushroom hunting. Survivors (and spouses) are two daughters, Rogene (John) Munson, Milan, Joy (Darrell) Rittierodt, Montgomery, Ill.; two sons, Duane (Kathy) Herron, Silvis, Dennis (Sharon) Herron, California; 26 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; two brothers, Doug Herron, Pleasant Hill, Ill., Leroy Herron, Texas; two sisters, Genevieve Buchanan, Pleasant Hill, Ebbie Davis, Oregon. His parents, three sisters, two brothers and one grandchild preceded him in death.

LEONA (HARRIS) HERRON , 84, of Pleasant Hill , died Saturday morning, September 23, 2000 at the Pittsfield Healthcare Center . Born May 18, 1916, in Calhoun county, she was a daughter of Dewey and Georgia Garner Harris. She married Charles W. "Pick" Herron July 17, 1934 in Pittsfield and he survives. Also surviving are a son, Kenneth W. (Sharon) Herron of Quincy; and three sisters, Edna Ward of Pleasant Hill, Ethel Green of Mississippi and Ella Calhoun of Wapato, Wash. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Alonzo and Floyd Harris and one sister Pauline Bobo. Mrs. Herron was a member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting. Services were held at 10:30 am Tuesday in Ward-Lummis Funeral Home with Eldon Cook officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery . Pallbearers were Richard Hobbs, Carroll Long, Cecil Long, Lowell McKee, Kenny White and Ronny White. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Christian Church Building Fund.

RICHARD HERRON , 76, of Pleasant Hill died Sunday, July 17, 2005, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield . He was born March 13, 1929 in Calhoun County to Tim and Clara Foster Herron. He married Edna Mae Coonrod Feb. 14, 1952 in Hardin and she survives. He was a farmer and had also been employed by Stark Brothers Nursery and retired as an iron worker from Louisiana , Mo. He enjoyed gardening. Other survivors include: two daughters, Sherry (husband Thomas) Schlieper of Nebo, Karen (husband George) Cooper of Winchester; six grandchildren, Bonnie (husband Doug) Payne of Time, Thomas Michael (wife Tara) Schlieper of Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., Amanda Schlieper of Nebo, Jessica (husband Steve) Mangham of Nebo, Angie Cooper of Winchester and Matt Cooper of Winchester; two step grandchildren, Seph (wife Rachel) Cooper and Nicole (husband Robert) Howard; five step great-grandchildren; three brothers, John Herron of Rock Island, Doug Herron of Nebo and Leroy Herron of Texas; and two sisters, Ebby Davis of Oregon and Genevieve Buchana of Pleasant Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Mina Smith, Betty Coonrod, Ruth Prater and Barbara Herron; a brother, Charles "Pick" Herron; and a grandson, Tim Broggan. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, July 20, at 1 p.m. at the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill with Justin Raulston officiating. Burial will be at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill . Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until time of services.

TIM HERRON , age 84, a life long resident of Pleasant Hill township, died Oct. 31 at Illini hospital where he had been a patient for a month following an accident. Mr. Herron had the misfortune to walk in front of a car in Pleasant Hill , and sustained a fractured hip. At the time of the accident he and his family were living in Mozier , Ill. , where they had moved about two months previously. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, Nov. 1, at Indian Creek church, and burial was in Indian Creek cemetery in Calhoun county. Mr. Herron is survived by his wife, Clara, and the following children, John of Rock Island, Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, Rockport, Mrs. Ruth Prater, Mrs. Genevieve Davis, Mrs. Mina Smith and Douglas Herron of Pleasant Hill, and Betty Ann, Tim, Jr and Simon Leroy all at home.

WANDA MAE (WEBB) HERRON , 75, of Nebo died Sun., Nov. 14, 2004 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield , IL . Born Jan. 27, 1929, at Hamburg , she was a daughter of Lacy and Velma Buchanan Webb. She married Carl D. "Doug" Herron Aug. 2, 1947 in Pittsfield and he survives. Wanda enjoyed crocheting, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include 3 sons, Daryl (Carla) Herron of Nebo and a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Cheryl) Conkright of Springfield; 3 brothers, Bob and Jim Webb of Pleasant Hill and Elby Webb of East Alton, 4 sisters, Wilma Rodhouse and Sandra Heimer of Pleasant Hill, Marie Carroll of New Hartford and Lena Belt of Roxanna; 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Vetter, and a grandson, Travis Herron. Funeral services will be held Wed at 10 am at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with burial in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.

DUANE HILLMAN , 79, of Pleasant Hill, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1986 in the emergency room of Illini Hospital in Pittsfield after suffering an apparent heart attack in Pleasant Hill. His ancestors settled in Pike County in 1851. Born near Pleasant Hill Sept 18, 1906, he was a son of Scott and Ida Keller Hilhnan. He married Zoe M. Merriam Nov. 24, 1928, in Woodstock. She died Nov. 8, 1977. Mr Hillman was a retired carpenter. He had taught in Pike County schools and was a circus performer in his earlier years. Mr Hillman attended Illinois State Normal University. He was a member for more than 50 years of the Carpenters Union Local 904 at Jackson­ville, being one of its charter members. Surviving are three sons, Earl of Plea­sant hill, Dean of East Peoria and Frank of Carlock; a daughter, Mrs Joy Hillman of Springfield; a brother, Hubert Hill­man of Quartzsite, Ark.; 13 grand­children and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and a great-grandson. Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home at Pleasant Hill by the Rev. David Ford. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery at Pleasant hill. Memorials.may be made to the Cres­cent Heights Cemetery Association.
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IVAN W. HILLMAN , 88, of Pittsfield died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at his residence. Ivan was born Nov. 11, 1919 in Summer Hill to George W. and Sadie Turnbaugh Hillman. He was a salesman/clerk for the Clothing Center in Pittsfield. Ivan married Glenna E. Brokaw Aug. 8, 1954 in Pittsfield and she survives. He was a member of the Pittsfield Church of Christ. He enjoyed bowling and horseshoes. Survivors include his wife, Glenna Hillman of Pittsfield; a sister, Emma Knoth of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by three brothers, Emmett, Harold and Donald Hillman; and two sisters, July Boren and Mildred Arseneau. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 10 at 10 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial was at the Greenpond Cemetery in Pearl. Visitation was held Sunday, Nov. 9, from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Memorials are to the Blessing Hospice of Pike County, Pike County Ambulance or Pittsfield Church of Christ.
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DELBERT HORTON , 86, formerly of New Canton, died Friday, July 8, 2005 at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry, IL. He was born March 12, 1919 in Rockport, IL to William Otis and Gladys Lynch Horton. He married Gladys T. Neese October 12, 1936 in Bowling Green, MO and she preceded him in death in 1999. Mr. Horton was an avid Cardinal fan, and liked playing on the local baseball team. He also loved fishing, hunting, gardening and mushrooming. Mr. Horton was a member of the Rockport Christian Church. Survivors include two sons: Larry Horton of New Canton, and J. R. Horton of Pleasant Hill and two daughters: Mary Ann Harris of Pleasant Hill and Ina Norton of Edina MO. One brother survives Emmett Horton of New Canton and four sisters Emily Rolfs of Normal, Il, Mary Jo Phillips of New Canton, Margaret Damon of Barry and Mildred McIntosh of Quincy, IL. He has twelve grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Mr. Horton was preceded in death by his wife and parents, one son Otis Lee Horton, three children in infancy, five grandsons, one great granddaughter and a sister Wanda Sapp. Services will be held Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with Bert Sapp and Becky Clark officiating. Burial will be at the Samuel Taylor Cemetery at Rockport, IL. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Memorials may be made to the Rockport Christian Church, Blessing Hospice of Pike County or Barry Community Care Center Activities Fund.

CLIFFORD HIRAM HOWELL , 89, of Hayward, Calif. died Saturday, July 25, 2009, in Hayward. Mr. Howell was born in Rockport. He lived in Hayward for more than 35 years. He was a Pearl Harbour, plus a Korean war survivor. He worked many years in the airline industry as a machinist. He was employed by Transocean Airlines, SFO Helicopter, American Airlines, World Airways and Air Cal. He is survived by his son, Dennis Howell of Hayward; two brothers, Rodney Howell of Concord, Calif. and Dean Howell of Barry; a sister, Thelma Kurtz of Barry; one granddaughter, Tracy Gulledge of Scotts Valley, Calif.; one great-granddaughter and one great grandson; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was July 29, from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Chapel of Chimes, 32992 Mission Blvd. A funeral was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 30. Donations to the charity of your choice.
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CHARLES HURST , 67, of Perry, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at Blessing Hospital, Quincy. He was born June 28, 1942, in Quincy, to Mary Imogene Hurst. Buddy was raised by his grandparents, Clyde and Louise Conrad. He married Sharon Cawthon in Pittsfield, March 7, 1963, and she survives. Mr. Hurst was a truck driver for Alsbaugh Explosives, and Webel Feed Mill and FS of Rushville. He enjoyed dancing, doing yard work, and reading. He is survived by his wife, Sharon of Perry; two daughters, Lori Sanderson of Perry and Esther Shoemaker of Griggsville; a brother, Clyde Conrad, Jr. of Pittsfield; two sisters, Marcel Moore of Perry and Arlene Lambert of Augusta; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill Hurst, Bob Hurst and Sam Hurst; and two sisters, Mardell Cawthon and Idelle Jacobs. Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 7, at 10:30 a.m.. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with Rev. Quentin Beard officiating. Burial will be at the Wilson Cemetery, Perry. A visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 6, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. The family requests memorials to be made to the Wilson Cemetery or the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center of Columbia, Mo.
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HELEN KATHLEEN HUSEMAN , 66, of Mount Sterling, died Sunday, April19, 2009, at Timber Point Nursing Home in Camp Point. She was born Sept. 24, 1942, in Baylis, to Carl Henry and Helen Alene (Noble) Huseman. They preceded her in death. She is survived by 1 brother, Rev. Norman K. Noble, of Battlefield, Mo. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, April 22 at the Baylis Cemetery in Baylis. There is no visitation. Burial will be in Baylis Cemetery, Baylis. Memorials are suggested to the Baylis Baptist Church. Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry in charge of arrangements.
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JANE ANN (EDWARDS) HUTCHINSON - We have barely room to announce the death of Mrs. Jane Ann, wife of our esteemed townsman Saml Hutchinson, Esq., and daughter of Mr. Joel EDWARDS of Greene County. The sad event occurred on yesterday morning at 4 o'clock. Her illness was protracted but her dying bed "felt soft as downy pillows are" as she herself expressed it. The funeral will take place this afternoon.
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