CUMA (CAPPS) LANE , 77, of Pittsfield , died at 8:50 pm Tuesday Jan. 18, 1994, in Memorial Medical Center in Springfield . Born Jan. 7, 1917, in Pleasant Hill , Mrs. Lane was a daughter of Franklin and Nellie Fortune Capps. She attended Black Oak Baptist Church and was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School . On July 27, 1937, she married William Lane in Fort Collins , Colo. He survives in the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy . Survivors also include two sons, Jerry L. of Powell, Wyo., and Larry J. of Turnersville, N.J., two sisters, Lena McElfresh of Pittsfield and Kathleen Kindle of Tuscola, two brothers, Carl Capps of Kampsville and Bill Capps of Bethalto, and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three half brothers, Ben, Owen and Russell Capps, and a half sister, Vera Ator. Services were Friday in Niebur Funeral Home by Jerry Webster. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill .

ALICE LASBURY - Miss Elsie Cree received a letter from a friend in Chicago this week telling of the death of Mrs. Alice Lasbury, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E.R. Stoner, formerly of this city, who passed away Saturday morning at her home in Chicago after an illness of three months. Mrs. Lasbury is survived by a sister, Mrs. Emma Douglas, now living with a daughter in California, and a brother, Stanley Stoner, of St. Louis. Funeral services were held at a funeral home in Chicago Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, interment following Oakwood cemetery, where her remains repose beside those of her daughter Carolyn, who died three years ago.
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

CAROLYN LASBURY , daughter of Dr Vincent Lasbury and Alice Stoner Lasbury, was born in Chicago, Ill. November 2, 1903, and departed this life in the same city, April 28, 1931 after a short illness, aged 27 years 5 months and 26 days. She was buried in Oakwood ceme­tery, Chicago, Thursday afternoon April 30, according to the rites of the Episcopal church, of which she was a member. She was a charming young woman and much loved by all who knew her. She will be sorely missed by her loved
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EMMA WALL (WHITE) LASBURY - was born at Whetstone, near London, England, April 30, 1828. After a long life, characterized by sunshine, happiness, and good cheer, she passed into the Paradise of God, on Sunday, December 5, 1909, at 1:30A.M. Miss Emma Wall White was united in marriage with Mr. Thomas Lasbury, May 18, 1858. After spending seven and one half years of their married life in England, Mr. and Mrs. Lasbury came to the United States of America, December 1865. For 44 years they made their home in Griggsville, Illinois. Mrs. Lasbury enjoyed the very best of health until July 1909, when she was stricken with the disease which never loosened grip until she had passed beyond the bounds of mortal ailments. Kind and faithful friends and her beloved physician did all within human power to alleviate her sufferings. During these trying months she was exceedingly patient and always, endeavoring to speak words of kindness to cheer the hearts of anxious friends. Mrs. Lasbury was a devoted communicant member of St. James Church, Griggsville, Ill. She found her prayer book a source of great comfort and consolation, even to the end of the journey she prized the leaves of the well worn comforter, when too weak to hold the entire book. Because of age the book was in leaves and she used the book as long as she could see. Mrs. Lasbury was best known in her home. She quietly but truly lived her religion there. It is a thing of beauty and a joy forever to exemplify true character in the home. In this respect, Mrs. Lasbury will bear the closest scrutiny. In her death a loving couple have been separated, but it is only for a little while. The fidelity of that noble husband and wife is an example in this age that is worthy of limitation. May the strong arm of the Lord be around the living husband and may the sweet remembrance of true love comfort him. Such home life has large meaning in this world. May the Church of Christ be instrumental in building up and sending forth many persons with good strong pure lives. People of good character are held in everlasting remembrance. To such person death is but a sleep as Christ has taken away the sting of death and the power of the grave. In death the Christian simply chooses the ties to the things of this world, and opens them to nobler--and inexperencable and full of delight. The grass becomes a place of sweet rest for peacemakers in the sight of the Lord in the death of a saint. The wife, mother, grandmother and friend has passed on but, the memory of her best practical virtues live and will still live. She fell asleep in the faith of Christ and the body o0f the blessed resurrection. To mourn the loss very deeply, Mrs. Lasbury leaves a beloved husband, four children, Thomas Lasbury Jr. of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. C.H. McConnell of Peoria, Ill., Mrs. M.H. Rodway, and Mrs. M.M. Lasbury of Griggsville, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, also two sisters, Mrs. Eggar and Miss White of Wimbledon, England. Dear Friends fix your hopes in the Christ she loved and trusted. The funeral services were held in the home of her daughter, Mrs. M.H. Rodway, Griggsville, Tuesday, December 7, 1909, 2 P.M. The Rev. George E. Young, rector of St. James Church, Griggsville, Ill. read the comforting burial service of the church. The remains were interred in Griggsville cemetery to await the resurrection morn. May she rest in peace.
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50th Wedding Anniversary

JOHN LASBURY Sr. - The deceased John Lasbury, who passed to rest Sunday, Nov. 17, 1907, was born in Kensington, England, Nov. 11, 1830. He was a son of Benjamin and Mary Lasbury, being the second child born to the union. He came to America in 1851, living for a time with his uncle in Flint township, Pike county, Illinois. He Afterwards moved to Griggsville, where he has resided continuously since to time of his death. He was united in marriage Sarah Simpkin in Griggsville, Ill., on March 20, 1858. Had he lived until March 20 next, he would have celebrated his golden wedding anniversary. There were born to this union five children three daughters and two sons: Mary (Mrs. John Stead), Anne (Mrs. Charles Hatch), Elizabeth (Mrs. Louis Parker) John, all of Griggsville; and Vincent, of Chicago, all of whom survive the deceased. Two brothers, Thomas, resid-ing in Griggsville, Benjamin G., residing in London, England; and two sisters Mrs. Hearn, of Bristol, England, and Mrs. Norman, of Hammersmith, England, survive him. He passed nearly all of a long life in and near Griggsvllle, pursuing the occupation of farming. He leaves a large circle of friends and acquaintances, who will long cherish the many sterling qualities of character which so endeared him to all who had the pleasure of his intimate acquaintance and friendship. May he rest in peace and light perpetual shine upon him. The funeral service was held at St. James church Tuesday afternoon, Nov 19, at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. James Maxon, of Galesburg. The interment was in beautiful Walnut Grove cemetery south of the city. The pall bearers were Dr. T. S. and Rufus Hitch Thos. Simpkin, Jr., T. M. Yates, Page Hatch and Robert Hopkins, all nephews of the deceased except one.
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MITCHENER MARCHAND LASBURY - Citizens of Griggsville, both young and old, were shocked and saddened Monday afternoon when the news reached them of the sudden death of M. M. [Mitchener Marchand] Lasbury, known to everyone as "Twin." Mr. Lasbury was in his usual health when he went to work in his garden Monday afternoon. Coming into the house a little later he had just sat down to play a game of rummie with Lew Hitch, his genial companion who lives in their home, when he was stricken with a heart attack and leaning back in his chair, died instantly. Mr. Lasbury was born in London, England, April 21, 1864, and was one of twins, his brother dying in infancy. He came to America with his parents Thomas and Emma Wall White Lasbury, when he was three years of age. The family located in the Griggsville community where Mr. Lasbury had always made his home. He was married to Miss Minnie Pratt on March 8, 1899. She passed away in March 1920. One son was born to them, who died in infancy. They took into their home , tiny six months' old Margaret Richards, a niece. To her was given all the love and care they would have given their own. It was a sad shock to them when she died at the age of 18. Another little girl, Katrina Williams, now Mrs. Russell Doake of Los Angles, Calif., was taken into their home, and was a great comfort and joy to them for several years. Mrs. Emma McConnell, a sister of Mr. Lasbury and the only remaining member of the Lasbury family, went to live with her brother several years ago. The brother and sister and Mr. Hitch have enjoyed a comfortable life in their pleasant home on South Stanford street in Griggsville. For many years Mr. Lasbury had taken great pride in his ability to make things grow. His truck gardens which he operated as a business a number of years ago, were to him a source of genuine pleasure as well as profit. Even after going into business with T.M. Yates, operating the Pike Mills, his garden was his chief source of relaxation. Few citizens, if any, have been better known in their community than was M.M. Lasbury. His wit, his hearty laugh and friendliness made him remembered by all who knew him. His greatest pleasure was in making children happy. It was this love of little folks which stimulated his interest in the Community Christmas tree which had been an annual custom the past twenty years. He served as chairman of this organization for the past 15 years, and seeing Mr. Lasbury lead the grand march to the Christmas tree was a traditional a treat to the children as the appearance of Santa Clause himself. Only Monday morning he was greatly concerned as to what they could get for the children at Christmas with the war time shortages. Another organization on which he served faithfully was the Red Cross. AS president of the chapter he was always on hand when there was an opportunity for the Red Cross to serve. He was a familiar figure to the soldiers who were stationed there during the last spring's flood, providing them with stationery, etc., and arranging for special food to add variety to the regular army fare. Mr. Lasbury had been a member of the Masonic order for 53 years and was presented a fifty year medal by the Griggsville lodge to which he belonged, and of which he was justly proud. He was also a charter member of the Order of Eastern Star. Serving as a member of the Library board had been another interest and pleasure. Several times Mayor of Griggsville, he has always been identified with the best interests of the city, and was always an active worker for anything that would benefit his home town. Mr. Lasbury occupied a unique place in the hearts of he people in his community and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30 at the Skinner Funeral Home. As was his wish, Griggsville lodge No. 45, A.F. and A.M. was in charge of the service. A prayer was offered by the Rev. Samuel J. Buck, pastor of the Methodist Church. Interment was in the Griggsville Cemetery.
Contributed by Colin Murphy
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SARAH (SIMPKIN) LASBURY - The deceased Sarah (Simpkin) Lasbury, who passed to rest on Thurs­day, Oct. 23d, 1913, was born at Walnut Grove on November 11th, 1836. She was the eldest daughter of Thomas Simpkin and Ann, his wife. Her whole life was spent in the neighborhood of Griggsville, where all her children were born. She was the wife of Mr. John Lasbury to whom she was united on March 20th, 1858, and she survived him by almost six years, he having passed to his reward on Sunday, Nov. 17th, 1907. To this union were born five chil­dren, three daughters and two sons, Mary (Mrs. Jno. Stead), Ann (Mrs. C. P. Hatch), Elizabeth (Mrs. Louis Parker), John, all of Griggsville; and Vincent of Chicago, all of whom survive their parents. Two sisters, Ann (Mrs. B. B. Hopkins), Mary (Mrs. Hitch) and Thomas Simpkin, the only brother, also survives their sister. There is little need to speak of the saintly character and loveable personality that has gone from the darkness of her earthly life to the light of paradise, for all knew of her sterling qualities, who had the privilege of her friendship or acquaintance. Suffice it to say that the whole of this township and the surrounding neighborhood sincerely mourns the departure of as good a woman as they have ever been permitted to know. Rest Eternal, grant her, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon her. The funeral service was held at S. James' church on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 2:30,conducted by the pastor. A large concourse of relatives and friends were present to pay their last marks of respect to their de parted loved one. The interment was in the beautiful Walnut Grove cemetery, where she lies side by side with her beloved partner. The pall bearers were Dr. T. S. and Rufus Hitch, T. M. Yates, Page Hatch, Walter Stead and Robert Hopkins.
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

THOMAS LASBURY - in whose memory this article appears, was born in Kensington, England, June 8, 1832. At the time of his death he had nearly attained the age of score-four years. May 18, 1858, while yet in England, he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Wall White. Seven years later this noble couple emigrated to America. Coming to Pike County, Mr. Lasbury was a successful man in Griggsville, and in Pittsfield for many years. Those who knew him speak in the highest terms of his business integrity. He was a good and true citizen. Since retiring from business, Mr. Lasbury has lived in the west part of Griggsville. Up till the death of his wife, in December 1909, the Lasbury home was a model of quiet happy home life. In his home, Mr. Lasbury was best known. There his quiet manliness made the hearthstone a cheerful place. Since the death of his wife Mr. Lasbury lived with his daughter, Mrs. Mary H. Rodway. While he has not been a well man for sometime, Mr. Lasbury was a cheerful, contented man. He was not a selfish man, but in a noble sense he spent most of his life tending strictly to his own business. If all were like him peace and harmony would generally prevail. Thursday March 2 he appeared to feel as well as usual. He made his usual trip to town and talked in congenial and social ways to many of his dear friends. He returned to his home about 5:00P.M. and gave Mrs. Rodway a bottle of medicine from Dr. Watson, and delivered a message sent by the Dr. to her. He then inquired about the health of Mrs. Ezra Doane and family, from whom Mrs. Rodway had received a letter. He expressed his pleasure in knowing that they were well. Then there was a short struggle for breath, a bowing of the head and in less than a minute he yielded his spirit to God who gave it. Thus suddenly passed away a faithful citizen, a true man and a kind friend. It was the way he wanted to go. In him we see what the quiet service to the Episcopal Church will do to mold substantial character and a life that wears well to the end. To mourn the loss of this good man are four children, Thomas Lasbury of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Emma McConnell of Peoria, Illinois, Mrs. Mary H. Rodway and Mr. M.M. Lasbury of Griggsville. There are also nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Mary H. Rodway, Sunday afternoon 2:30P.M., Rev. G.E. Young officiating. Interment Griggsville Cemetery. A good man has gone to rest. Pallbearers were Thomas Lasbury, M.M. Lasbury, C.H. McConnell, J.W. Stead, C.P. Hatch and John Lasbury, Jr.
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50th Wedding Anniversary

CATHERINE (GRIFFETH) LATTA - 78, of Hannibal, died at 3:45 p.m. Nov. 14, 2000, at her home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Smith Funeral Chapel in Hannibal. The Rev. Tim Goodman will officiate. Burial will be at the Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at the funeral home. Mrs. Latta was born May 13, 1922, in Time, Ill., to Clifford and Maggie Smith Griffith. She was married to Samuel Nealy Latta Sr. on March 14, 1944, in Vermont, Ill. He preceded her in death June 7, 1987. Survivors include two daughters, Kay Latta Sharpeman of Fort Madison, Iowa, and Becky Latta Bowen of Hannibal; one son, Sam Latta Jr. of Kirkwood; one stepson, Terry Latta of Warrenton; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Frances King of Thousand Oaks, Calif., Pauline Stafford of Yorktown, Va., Doris Elliott of Las Vegas, Nev., and Helen Ator of North Pekin, Ill.; and two brothers, Russell Griffith of Buena Park, Calif., and Howard Griffith of Newport News, Va. She was preceded in death by one son, Larry Jett; one stepson, Dennis Latta; and one brother, Truman Griffith. Mrs. Latta was an active member of South Side Christian Church. She was a former member of Women of the Moose. She was a charter member and former state deputy and first collegiate regent of the organization. She was a board member of the Hannibal Nutrition Center. Mrs. Latta had been active in the former Levering Hospital Auxiliary and also with Hannibal Regional Auxiliary. She was a former member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha and was a 1940 graduate of Hannibal High School. Memorials may be made to the South Side Christian Church. Pallbearers will be Jamie Bowen, Denny Flynn, Jay Elliott, Terry Ellison, Bob Parker, Jon Johnson and Eldon Bowers.

WALTER LEE LEVERTON , 67, of Rushville died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 30, 1993, at his residenc. He was born May 31, 1925, in Pike County to George D. and Ruth Morrell Leverton. Surviving are two brothers, Sam of Mount Sterling and Wilbur of Rushville; two sisters, Linda Gaskill of Monmoouth and Mrs. Donald (Nina) Ford of Rushville; and several nieces and nephews. A farmer, he was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Schuyler County Coyote Club. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Michael Cooper will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Cooperstown Cemetery in Cooperstown.
Contributed by Sara Hemp from the Peoria Journal Star, May 31, 1993, Page: C7

MARTIN GILFORD LEE was born in Rush, Monroe county, New York, January 4th, 1820, and died at his home in Barry, Ill., Sunday at 10 a. m., April 28, 1901, aged 81 years, 3 months and 24 days. He was married February 11, 1841, to Miss Catherine Crouse, with whom he lived happily for about forty-six years, until her death. Three children—two daughters and one son—were born to them, who now survive him. In the year 1888 he was married to Miss Mary Eastman, whose tender care and loving devotion to him for the past thirteen years has been a stay and comfort in his declining years. Especially untiring has been her care of him in his late illness. He was a kind, affectionate husband and a loving and indulgent father. Although he was the eldest of his father’s family, he survived his brothers and sisters by a number of years. Mr. Lee spent his youth in his native state, where he received a liberal education. He was in every sense of the term a self-made man. Early in life he developed good business ability which increased with maturer years and which he retained until the last. Although he was successful in business, it was not at the expense of impoverished workmen, for he was a liberal paymaster, always ready to give employment to the poor and needy. He engaged in the broom business at the early age of 21 years, and followed this business the greater part of his subsequent life. He moved to Davenport, Iowa, in 1866, and soon after engaged in the broom business there, establishing the Lee Broom and Duster company in the year 1870. In 1894 he sold out to the present company, but at their request he remained as manager of the business until May, 1899, when, desiring to retire from active life and spend his remaining years untrammeled by business cares, he resigned his position, removed to Barry and built himself a comportable[sic] home. During the two years he resided here he became much attached to the place and the people. It was his often-expressed wish during his illness to be buried in the Barry cemetery, near his home. He took great interest in religious matters and work, being a regular attendant at public worship since boyhood. For many years he has been a firm believer in the coming of the Master, and had a great desire to live until His appearance, but felt that his life had been spared beyond the allotted time of man, and during his last illness often said, “I am in the hands of a Higher Power, who doeth all things well.” Mr. Lee united with the Christian Brethren church in 1890, of which church he was a member at his death. The funeral services were conducted from the Christian Brethren church, Tuesday, April 30, at 3 p. m., by Rev. Maud Hembree, and his remains were laid to rest in Barry cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS: Mrs. Lee desires to express her sincere thanks to loving friends and neighbors for their kindness in assisting her to care for her husband during his sickness and death and at his burial. Most especially would she thank Dr. R. H. Main for his untiring efforts to relieve the sufferer, and for his many acts of kindness to Mr. Lee and herself.
Transcribed & contributed by Susan Plass - copy supplied by Dave Lee, Barry, Illinois

THE DAVENPORT DEMOCRAT - DAVENPORT, IOWA, APRIL 29, 1901
A telegram to Napstedt & Pierce Sunday, from Mrs. M. G. Lee, at Barry, Ills., stated that Mr. Lee died there that day at 10 o’clock. No particulars are given, and none are known, but it is known that his health had been feeble for some time, and declining with his growing years, and it is imagined that old age, as much as anything, brought his end. Mr. Lee is survived by his wife, and unmarried daughter, Miss Harriet, with the widow, and a son, Clinton R. Lee, for a number of years a resident of Lincoln, Neb. He leaves a nephew, a grocer of this city, but no other near relatives in this part of the country. The particulars of his life are not known here, but it is obvious that he was over 75 years of age, and it is well known that he has been a resident of this city for a good many years, and for years, as head of the Lee Broom and Duster company, has been identified with its manufacturing interests. He did not mingle with people in society, or take any interest in the Business Men’s association, or other organizations of that kind, and lived much within himself. Several years ago Mr. Lee became estranged from this city because of the unfriendly attitude that most of its people, and especially its police force and authorities, took regarding the religious sect known as the Brethren in Christ, or Christadelphians, with whom he was intimately associated, and the incidents that attended the visits of Elder Nichols here, from time to time, culminated in so much unpleasant notoriety for the sect that its members gathered up bodily and moved from the city to Barry, where they founded a sort of “heaven,” and lived undisturbed in the practice of their peculiar beliefs. Mr. Lee’s peculiar actions in connection with these people, and his generous treatment of them financially, led to action, on behalf of his family, for the appointment of a guardian which is still pending. It is supposed that these steps will be discontinued where they are. Mr. Lee is understood to have left some property.
Contributed by Susan Plass - Davenport Public Library 21 Sep 2 Will of Martin Gilford Lee

NANCY BENNETT (HAWKINS) ROBB BROWN LEWIS - Perry Robb was wounded in Chickamauga September 19, 1863, and died in Chattanooga , Tennessee on October 13, 1863. After Perry Robb's death Nancy married July 4, 1866 Matthew Brown. They had one son John who married Rosa Lannum and their children were: JoAnn, Alta, Myra , John, Faye, Grace and Leona. Matthew drowned in the Mississippi river near Hannibal , Mo. in July of 1868. Nancy then married George W. Lewis on May 17, 1877 of near Amelia , Ohio . They lived their last years and he died in Ohio on July 12, 1894 and was buried there. She died in Illinois , Ross Twp., Pike Co. and was buried in Wells Cemetery, Pike Co, Pleasant Hill , Illinois .

HAROLD WADE LIGHTLE , son of the late Walter Lightle and Sarah Burlend Lightle was born in Griggsville township, Pike county on Jan. 4, 1904 and died at Illini hospital, Pittsfield April 14, 1973. He was 69 years of age. He was united in marriage at Pittsfield June 5, 1927 to Lois E. Hammerton, who preceded him Oct. 22, 1972. To this union two daughters and one son were born, all of whom survive; Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Hageman and Mrs. Donald (Patricia) Smith of Quincy and james Bruce Lightle of Griggsville.

Also surviving are one sister Mrs. Edith Hall; one brother, William, both of Griggsville; five grandaughtes and four grandsons. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded by three sisters, Mrs. Bess Sneeden, MRs. Anna Vogel and Miss Grace Lightle; two brothers, Arthur and Frank Lightle; and one great-grandson, John Richard Graseser. He was a member of the Griggsville United Metodist church and the Pike County Farm Burear. Final rites were held at 2:30 Tuesday at the Griggsville Methodist church with the Rev. Loran Campbell officiating. Interment in the Griggsville cemetery.

JAMES BRUCE LIGHTLE , age 68, of Griggsville, Ill. died Tuesday afternoon (June 1, 2004) at St. John?s North in Springfield, Il. He was born August 4, 1935 in Griggsville, Ill. son of the late Harold W. and Lois E. Hammerton Lightle. He married Dolores Marie Ehrgott on August 1, 1954 in Quincy, Ill. she survives. Also surviving are two sons, James Bradley Lightle and wife Sherry of St. Charles, Mo. and Christopher Jay Lightle and wife Cynthia of Griggsville, Ill.; three grandchildren, Cassandra and Rachel Lightle of Griggsville, Il. and Daniel Lightle of St. Charles, Mo.; two sisters, Barbara Hageman-Pearon and husband Arvol of McAllen, Texas and Patricia Smith and husband Donald of Quincy, Il.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bruce farmed for forty years in the Griggsville area. He also was an insurance agent for 11 years for Emerick Insurance Agency in Griggsville, Ill. Bruce was among the first volunteer EMT in the county. He served on the Pike County Board for ten years, six of those as chairman and was a Griggsville Unit School District board member for twelve years and a member of the Griggsville Township Board. He was a member of the Griggsville Masonic Lodge #45 and a member of the Quincy Valley Consistory. He was a member of the Griggsville United Methodist Church, serving on many committees through the years. One of Bruce's proudest moments was the birth of his first grandchild on his 60thbirthday. He was a devoted grandfather who loved hunting and fishing. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday (June 5, 2004) at the Griggsville United Methodist Church in Griggsville, Ill. with Rev. David Schultz officiating. Burial will be in Griggsville Cemetery. Family will meet with friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Ill. with Masonic Rites conducted by the Griggsville Masonic Lodge #45 A.F. & A.M. at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Griggsville United Methodist Church or to the Bruce Lightle Benefit Fund. A meal will be provided for family and friends at the Griggsville United Methodist Church following the service on Saturday

SUE (LEEDS) LIGHTLE , age 92, of Pittsfield, Ill. and formerly of Griggsville, Ill. died early Thursday morning (Jan. 18, 2007) at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield, Ill. She was born December 3, 1914 near Griggsville, Ill. daughter of the late Samuel Thane and Jennie Alice Penstone Leeds. She married Hayes Lightle on September 23, 1939 in Pittsfield, Ill. and he preceded her in death on May 18, 1991. Surviving is a daughter, Alice Cripe of Liberty, Ill.; two sons, David Lightle and wife Sandy of Lincoln, Nebraska and John Lightle and wife Marilyn of Griggsville, Ill.; six grandchildren, David Cripe and wife Karen of Chatham, Ill., Don Cripe and wife Becky of Reno, Nevada, Lori Korte of Pocahontas, Ill., Scott Zimmerman and wife Missy of Radnor, Ohio, Kasey Lightle and Josiah Lightle both of Griggsville, Ill.; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Mae Lightle of Griggsville, Ill. and Mildred Lightle of Pittsfield, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Ralph Leeds. She was a member of the Griggsville United Methodist Church, Methodist Women and the Griggsville Needlecraft club. She also was a third generation Chautauqua member through the church. She was also a member of the Pike County Home Extension and the Pittsfield Art League. She loved to paint and was an avid reader. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 20, 2007) at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Ill. Burial will be in Griggsville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of service Saturday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to the Griggsville United Methodist Church or to the Bethel Cemetery both c/o the funeral home.

MARY JANE (RICHEY) LITTLE , 72, died in her home near Summer Hill at 12:30 Wednesday, Nov 14. She had been in failing health for several months. Mrs. Little was born near El Dara, October 18, 1890, a daughter of James and Emma Hoskins Richey. She was married to James Little in Pittsfield , Dec. 23, 1911. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Little had lived on the farm where she died for 45 years, and was a member of the Christian church of New Hartford . Funeral services were conducted in the Congregational church in New Hartford, Friday afternoon at 2 with Rev. Don Prospeck and Rev. Ernest Jordan officiating. Burial was in Taylor-Martin cemetery near El Dara. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Marion (Emma Mae) Wenneker and Mrs. Dale (Mary June) Hastings, and one grandchild.

DOROTH&Y (LOSCH) LOHMAN , 88, of 622 S. 20th St., died at 4:03 p.m. Monday (December 15, 2003) in Blessing Hospital. Born August 16, 1915 in EL Dara, IL., Dorothy was the daughter of William A. and Ina G. Bridgeman Losch. She married Howard A. Lohman on April 17, 1935 in Quincy. He died November 30, 1969. Mrs. Lohman was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 55 years. She was a graduate of Pittsfield High School and loved to read and watch television. Dorothy was employed as a bookkeeper at M.F. Adams for over 35 years retiring in 1985. Surviving are two sons, Jon H. Lohman and his wife Cheryl of Quincy and Howard G. Lohman and his wife Sue of West Friendship, MD.; a daughter, Carol Foiles and her husband Charles of Mozier, IL.; seven grandchildren, Pamela Foiles of Mozier, IL., Mark Foiles of Payson, Teresa Whitaker of Pleasant Hill, Julie Lohman and Matthew Lohman and his wife Relinda, all of Quincy, Carrie Konder and her husband Alex of Cincinnati OH., and Michael Lohman of California. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and an infant daughter. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:00 at the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home by Rev. Kevin McGinnis. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 and Friday morning until the time of services at the funeral home.

EDITH (WIEDMAN) GALLOWAY LONG , 66, of Pleasant Hill , died Monday morning at 8:50 in the home of her daughter, Mrs. June Shaw in Pittsfield , where she had lived for the past four months. Mrs. Long had been ill for the past year. Mrs. Long was born at Pleasant Hill , March 8, 1898, a daughter of Joseph and Lola Belle Woods Wiedman. She attended Pleasant Hill schools and had spent her whole life in Pleasant Hill . She was a member of the Christian church. She was married to Claude H. Galloway, who preceded her in death. She was married to Jake Long Aug. 26, 1962. Surviving are her husband; a son, Dr. C. E. Galloway of Pittsfield ; a daughter, Mrs. June Shaw of Pittsfield , and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Christian church in Pleasant Hill , Wednesday afternon, March 25, 1964 at 2:30 pm with the Rev. Robert Gulledge officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery .

NELLIE (LERCH) LONG , 87, of Bluffs, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at Barton W. Stone Home in Jacksonville. She was born Feb. 28, 1921, near Chambersburg, the daughter of Andrew and Lola Stuller Lerch. She married Albert William Long April 20, 1938, in Louisiana, Mo., and he preceded her in death April 30, 1975. She is survived by two sons and one daughter, Roger William Long of Meredosia, Martha Grace Wheeler of Bluffs and David (wife, Judy) Long of Auburn; 14 grand­children; 28 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Margaret Davis of Pontiac. She was preceded in death by four children, Lester Edward, Aretta Maxine, Chester Dale and Andrew Lee; three grandchildren, Cynthia Marie Long, James Lee Long and Andrew William Long; five sisters, Catherine Grace Long, Minnie Gertrude Easley, Elizabeth Bell Boker, Mary Brigendine and Lena Bentley Pruitt; and one brother, Charles Lerch. Mrs. Long was a lifelong mem­ber of Chambersburg Christian Church, where she was active in Senior Saints. She worked as a nurses aide until her retirement. She loved to make sugar cook­ies with her grandchildren during the holidays. She enjoyed bingo, cards and dice, visiting with fam­ily and friends, and playing her pump organ, the accordion, elec­tric organ and harmonica. She loved to work outside in her gar­den and with her flowers, and was an avid canner of her fruit and vegetables. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia, with burial at Wilson Cemetery in Perry.
Contributed by Billie Browning

ODESSA JUNE (RENOUD) LONG , 91, of the Cotillion Ridge Nursing Home in Robinson, and formerly of Pittsfield, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, at the nursing home. She was born March 21, 1916 in Pearl to the late Benjamin and Tressa Newnom Renoud. She married Ralph Thomas Long Dec. 14, 1935 in Bowling Green, Mo. and he preceded her in death Feb. 5, 1977. Surviving are two daughters, Lois Rinkenberger of Chicago Heights and Norma Hall of Glen Carbon; three sons, Richard Long and wife Carol of Gibson City, Ray Long and wife Mary of Effingham and Donald Long and wife Carolyn of Auburn; 23 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; two sisters, Virginia Long and Betty Shaw of Pittsfield; one brother, Wally Renoud and wife Nora of rural Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Ralph Clinton Long; two granddaughters, Rachael Long and Alice Long Woodhead; a brother, William Renoud. She was a graduate of Milton High School in Milton, and took pride in all of her children, one who served his country in the Navy and five who graduated from college. She helped her husband Ralph farm in and around Pike County for many years. She was a 21 year volunteer for the Pike County Senior Citizens Center in Pittsfield. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield. She loved to sew, embroider, cook and make buckeye candy. Recently she was crowned queen at the nursing home during Valentine's Day. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield.
Pike Press 24 October 2007

RAY LOVITT , 64, of rural Pleasant Hill , died in Illini hospital at 7:30 Tuesday night, Jan. 4, 1966. Mr. Lovitt was a retired school teacher and farmer. Funeral services will be held in Ward funeral chapel in Pleasant Hill at 10 Friday morning, Jan. 7. Rev. Joe Maynard will officiate. Burial wll be at Park Lawn Cemetery at Barry.

AUDREY (SMITH) LUCAS , 72, of Louisiana, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005, at Maple Grove Nursing Home in Louisiana. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at Samuel Taylor Cemetery near Rockport, Ill. The Rev. Joseph Larocco will officiate. Marcy was born Dec. 11, 1932, near Rockport, Ill., to George and Eva Mae Sims Smith. She was married to George Lucas. He preceded her in death in 1995. Survivors include four sons, Kent Adams and wife, Debbie, of Louisiana, Ray Adams of Cheyenne, Wyo., Roger Adams and wife, Theresa, and Rodney Adams and wife, Lynne, both of Louisiana; and eight grandchildren. Marcy graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in Pleasant Hill, Ill. She had been employed at Maple Grove Lodge Nursing Home for 20 years before retiring. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Louisiana.

ROBERT H. LYMAN JR. , 88, of Pittsfield died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, at his residence in Pittsfield . He was born Jan. 5, 1917 at Summer Hill to Robert and Opal Foster Lyman. He married Helen McVeigh March 15, 1957 and she survives. He served his county in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was employed at Brown Shoe Factory for five years, Doyle Trucking for eight years and Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co. for 29 years. He was a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post 152, Pittsfield charter member, Moose Lodge 420, and enjoyed woodworking, especially making birdhouses, and raising tomatoes to share with friends and neighbors. Survivors include his wife, Helen, of Pittsfield ; a daughter, Bobette Lyman; (special friend, David Melson) of Pittsfield ; a niece, Joan Lopez of Rock Island ; several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded by two sisters, Kathryn Hanner and Mary V. Whittaker; a nephew, Gordon K. "Butch" Lyman; and a niece, Jean Foster. Funeral services were Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Robert Hammitt officiating. Visitation was held from 12:30 p.m. until time of services. As per his request, cremation rites will be accorded with private burial at Pittsfield West Cemetery . Military funeral honors were accorded by the Pittsfield American Legion Post 152 after services at the Niebur Funeral Home Sunday with a symbolic release of white doves following those services. Memorials are to Blessing Hospice of Pike County in care of the funeral home.

ANDREW J. LYTLE , departed this life at his residence Jul 7 1860. Rev. A J Lytle son of James and Jane Bartlett Lytle He was born near Chillicothe OH on the 13th day of Jul 1801 and was among the first settlers of Ohio, emigrated to the West. In 1830 resided near Pittsfield, Pike Co IL. He afterward removed to near Hamburg, Calhoun Co IL where he resided until the day of his death. Bro. LYTLE experienced religion and connected himself with the M E Church in the 16th year of his age. Soon after his conversion he was appointed class leader, which office he filled the most part of his life. He was a life member of the Missionary Society; was an acceptable exhorter in the church for about 20 years and a Summit Grove, Jun 30 1860 was duly examined and licensed to preach. Bro LYTLE was was beloved by everyone that knew him. He was an example of piety. The same religion that he found in OH was his abundant support in IL. Humility was a continual characteristic of his life. He loved the church and gave of his means to the support of the gospel. Has been for a number of years a constant suscriber to the Central Christian Advocate, which he loved to peruse and especially those columns that stated the progress of Methodism over our country. In his public exerciese he seemd to have the cause of Christ at heart, and labored for the welfare of his fellow man, in presenting sound doctriine and exhorting winners to turn to God andlive. Yet God, in his providence saw proper to remove him from the church militant, which sustains his love to the church triumphant above. He leaves a family of 8 children and a companion besides numberous friends to mourn their loss. He lived in peace, enjoyed the favor of God and died in the triumps of the gospel. Written by Marcelles Damison Summit Grove Circut Sep 10 1860

WILLIAM EDWIN LYTLE , was born at Griggsville (Pike County) IL Sept 13 1860 and passed away on Sept 18 1931 at the home of his son Verril at Alexis,(Warren County) IL where he had gone expecting to spend the winter. At the time of his death he was 71 years and 5 days old. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Emma Quigley of Kimball (Stearns County) Minn. on March 12 1881. Mrs Lytle preceded him in death, Nov 23 1928. To this union were born five children: two of whom preceded their parents in death. Mrs. Hettie Emerson and Erwin. The surviving children are : Leon Lytle of Donnybrook ND, Mrs Effie Anderson, Minot ND, Verril Lytle at Alexis IL. He is also survived by one sister Mrs Warren Salisbury, Kimball and three brothers, Charles of Kimball, Fred of Vancouver WA and Septimus of Donnybrook ND., twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (Buried Kimball, Sterns Co MN)