OUR THANKS :: Words cannot express our thanks and appreciation to our friends and neighbors for every kind deed rendered; every word of comfort spoken and for the beautiful floral tribute given during the sickness and death of our dear Mother, Ellen Greenstreet Main.
The Children and Grandchildren
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas

F.A. MAIN - Jeweler Here For 45 Years Dies Tuesday Night - Friends were shocked to learn of the death of F. A. Main, jeweler in Pittsfield for over 45 years, which occurred at 11:20 Tuesday night at Illini Hospital . His wife, Mrs. Iva Scanland Main, died just exactly four weeks ago, Sept. 28. The body is at the Sutter Funeral home. Funeral will be at 2:30 Friday afternoon at the Methodist Church . Mr. Main was in Illini Hospital last week but returned home over the weekend, and re-entered Sunday evening. He was suffering from a severe anemic condition and other complications. His two daughters, Mrs. Marguerite Zimmerman of Decatur and Mrs. Bernice Martin of Oak Park were both here last week but had returned home over Sunday. They arrived here only about an hour before his death. Besides his daughters, Mr. Main is survived by a sister, Mrs. Blanche Gay of this city, a brother Roscoe in Santa Barbara , Calif. , and a grandson, Roger Zimmerman.

GERALD W. MAIN , 57, of Route 1, Liberty died Sunday in the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Son of Clyde and Helen Yakley Main, he married Lulu Imogene Mixer on Feb. 25, 1949, in Pittsfield. They had four children. Mr. Main was a farmer.

NORMAN MAIN - 78, of Barry. Born Jan. 23, 1930 in Pleasant Vale Twp. Pike county. A son of Irvin P. and Louise V. (Wilson) Main. Died Thursday, July 17th 2008 in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. On September 30th 1951 he married Betty Fletcher in Barry. She survives in Barry. He also survived by a son, Eric Main and his companion, Melissa Warning of Barry; two daughters, Mrs. Steve (Debby) Bradshaw of Quincy and Kim Pulliam of Barry; seven grandsons, Ryan Pulliam of St. Louis Mo., Reid Pulliam of New Canton, Brian Bradshaw of Pittsfield, Kevin Bradshaw of Quincy, Kyle Warning of Barry, Evin Main of Barry, Colton Main of Barry; three granddaughters, Laura Floch of Memphis, Tenn., Erin Bradshaw of St. Louis Mo. and Katie Pulliam of New Canton. In addition he is survived by two brothers, Kyle Main and his companion, Mary Shuck of Hannibal Mo. and Gary Main and his wife, Nancy, of Barry. He was preceded in death by his parents. Norman farmed all of his life in Barry, he also owned and operated Pittsfield Ford/Mercury dealership for 14 years. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening and his pets he was especially fond of spending time with his family and friends. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. July 21, 2008 in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Visitation was Sunday July 20, 2008 from 2 til 6 p.m. in the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery Barry. Memorials are suggested to The Barry Fire Dept.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

LILLIE M. (FAST) MALONE died at her home here, Thursday morning, after a week's illness. Her condition had not been considered serious until 2 o'clock, Thursday morning when Dr. G. A. Gilbert was called. Death was caused from neuralgia of the heart. Mrs. Malone was born at Pleasant Hill, March 5, 1881, and was married to Mr. Malone in 1927. Besides the husband, she leaves her parents, Mr and Mrs. W. R. Fast of Pleasant Hill; three sisters, Mrs Millie Gray of East Hannibal, Mrs. Rose Baughman of New Canton, and Mrs. Ruth Daniels of Atlas; two brothers, Wm. Fast of Summer Hill and Everett Fast of East Hannibal. Mrs. Malone was a member of the Pike County Mutual. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from Union Church, and was attended by many out of town people.
Contributed by Carmen Megehe

HOMER MANIER was born Oct. 15, 1912 in KY and died Apr. 20, 1990 in Illini Hospital , Pittsfield , IL . Burial was in Wells Cemetery , Pleasant Hill , IL . He married Ruby White on May 10, 1941 in Louisiana, MO. His father was John Henry Manier and his mother was Ida Maude Gregory. He was a resident of Pittsfield . He is survived by his wife of Pittsfield ; one son: Pat Manley of St. Louis , MO ; three brothers: Clarence Baldridge of Morehead , KY , LeRoy Tharp and Ray Tharp, both of Pleasant Hill ; and two sisters: Beulah Seymour and Marie DeWitt, both of Perry; Preceded by a brother: Estell Manier.

JAMES LESLIE MANKER , was born Jan. 16, 1915 in rural Atlas, IL and died Sept 26, 1994 in Passavant Hospital , Jacksonville , IL . Burial was in Memorial Lawn Cemetery , Jacksonville , IL . He married Darleen Peterson on April 27, 1935 in Pittsfield , IL , she survives. His parents were Leslie Lee Manker and Emma Davis and he was a resident of 809 Freedman St. , Jacksonville , IL . He was a WWII Navy Veteran. Survivors include a son: Marshall (wife, Esta) of Jacksonville ; a daughter: Mrs. Mark (Jackie) Delaney of Camden; a brother: George of Jacksonville; two sisters: Mildred Hall of White Hall and Mrs. Norman ( Lena ) Davis of Loveland, Colo.; five grand and eight great grandchildren.

LESLIE MANKER , retired Pittsfield carpenter who had been living with his daughter, Mrs. Lena Davis, at 1239 South East street , Jacksonville , died at the residence late Tuesday night, August 7. Mr. Manker collapsed and members of the family summoned the Jacksonville Fire Department in hopes the resuscitator would revive the stricken man. The local unit arrived at the home at 11:20 pm but efforts were in vain. Mr. Manker was born at Pittsfield , Sept. 10, 1892, son of James and Winnie Ryan Manker. He was married to Emma Ellen Davies Oct. 18, 1913 at Pittsfield . Mrs. Manker, who also moved to this city with her husband, survives with the following children, Mrs. Davies and James and George Manker, Jacksonville and Mrs. Mildred Hall and William Manker, Greenfield . There are 20 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Estella Turnbaugh of Nebo, also survives along with a number of nieces and nephews. One brother and two sisters preceded the deceased in death. Mr. Manker was a member of the Church of Christ . Funeral services were held Fri. in Jacksonville , with burial in that city.

MARY KATHERINE (MONROE) MANKER , 83, of Jacksonville died Wednesday evening, December 6, 2006 at her residence. She was born January 28, 1923 in Roodhouse the daughter of A. Linford and Lena Belle McGee Monroe. She married William H. Manker on December 29, 1939 in Bowling Green, Missouri and he preceded her in death on January 23, 1988. She is survived by two sons, Linford L. “Bud” (wife, Katherine V.) Manker of Jacksonville and Phillip A. (wife, Karen ) Manker of Tucson, Arizona; one daughter, Dixie (husband, Elbert) Hartsook of Jacksonville; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one sister, Lena Mae Scott of Nazareth, Texas. She was preceded in death by one son, William H. Manker, Jr.; one brother, James C. Monroe and two sisters, Rosie Masters and Annette (surviving husband, Raymond of Carrollton) Garrison. Mrs. Manker retired from GTE in 1982, She then became a travel agent with Thrift Travel Service in Jacksonville and worked part time at Hobby Horse Day Care as a domestic coordinator. She had been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Jacksonville for over 30 years and worked at the Temple in St. Louis. She loved bowling and had played on several leagues through the years. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 11, 2006 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Jacksonville with burial at Memorial Lawn Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 3-7 on Sunday at Williamson Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Visiting Nurses of Central Illinois with special thanks to Lisa Campbell of Hospice Care or the Relief Society of LDS.

JAMES MANTON was born in Leek, Lincolnshire England, January 2, 1813 and departed this life, October 31, 1904. He was married to Miss Charlotte Hammertoe, of Leek, England, on February 5, 1838. Of this union fourteen children were born—nine daughters and five sons, six of whom survive and were permitted to attend the obsequies. Besides these there are sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. During the first 41 years of his life he lived on the estate where he was born. He came to America to seek his fortune. He came directly to Pike county, landing at Valley City, and settling at Detroit in May, 1854. After several changes he settled permanently at the homestead near Pittsfield, where for 30 years he has resided. In 1840, through the preaching of the Wesleyan Methodists he was converted and united with that body of believers. How well and consistently he lived, those who knew them best can tell. "By their fruit ye shall know them." Hence by his personal life and fruitage he is best known. He was frugal and industrious. By dint of his energy and push he acquired a competency. In business he was a model man. His untiring energy would put to shame the indolent and sluggish. His home life was the model of affection and kindness. He lived for his family, and sought for each of them the best he could procure. His warm love and devotion were valued and returned by his wife and children. He won the confidence of all. He had his own ideals of life and strove to attain them. He had a strong individuality and was interested in everything pertaining to the well being of the community. Mr. Manton set a good example to all by his loyalty to law and order. After this long and useful life he has been permitted to find that rest from his labors which knows no interruption. The funeral service was held in the First Methodist church in Pittsfield. There was a large concourse of neighbors and friends completely filling the large auditorium. The floral tributes were many and very handsome, it being a beautiful sight to see the flower girls preceding the procession to and from the church bearing their burdens of flowers. Rev. J. O. Kirkpatrick conducted the services. He preached from the text, "My days are as the weaver's shuttle," Job 7-6. The Methodist choir furnished appropriate music The remains were laid to rest in the West cemetery.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

MARY MANTON was born Walnut Grove, Pike County, Ill., Ap. 22nd, 1859. Mary was kind to all, honoring her father and mother; affectionate to her brothers and sisters; ready to help all that were in need. Three sisters and four brothers survive her. She bore her afflictions with patience always answering when asked how she felt, that she was better; at times having interviews with friends that had gone before. Once when her mother spoke to her, she said "ma why did you bother me? I was having such a nice time with uncle!” Seeing her mother grieving she smiled and pointed upward, much as to say, don't grieve, I am going to a better place. Mary will be missed by all who knew her. She died Feb, 12th, 1888. aged 28 years, 10 months a 10 days. But one year ago her sister preceded her to the grave, and the parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Manton and family, besides a large number of friends and relatives, mourn her loss.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

EDITH LEE (RUPERT) MARION - Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Lee Marion, 84, of Louisiana, widow of Sanders B. Marion, will be held this afternoon at 2 in the Presbyterian church here. The Rev Eugene Fernald will officiate. Burial will be in Adams cemetery, Atlas, IL. Mrs. Marion died Friday morning in Pike County hospital. She was born at Atlas Oct. 28, 1880, a daughter of William and Alice Parker Rupert. Her husband died in 1941. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William (Jessie) Shaffner of Louisiana, two grand-daughters, Mrs. John Chappell of Alexandria , Va. , and Mrs. Robert Wahl of Louisiana , and five great grandchildren

DARLEEN (PETERSON) MANKER , 85 of Jacksonville died Friday afternoon, June 10, 2005 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville. She was born March 10, 1920 near Pittsfield the daughter of James Henry and Clara Curless Peterson. She married James L. Manker on April 27, 1935 in Pittsfield and he preceded her in death on September 26, 1994. She is survived by one daughter, Jacqueline Delaney of Camden; 5 grandchildren, Mike Manker, Debbie Birdsell, Marcia Panella, Becky Chockley and Shawn Delaney; 8 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one son, Marshall (surviving wife, Esta of Jacksonville) Manker. Mrs. Manker had worked as a clerk at Woolworth?s in Jacksonville for 18 years retiring in 1978. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville and the Home Bureau. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2005 at Williamson Funeral Home with burial at Memorial Lawn Cemetery.

OLIVER ELSWORTH MANKER , for 22 years a rancher near St. Helena, passed away last Saturday morning after a two weeks illness, at his home in Kelseyville, Lake county (CA) , where he and Mrs. Manker (Ella May Pickle) had lived for the past year. A native of Illinois (born 29 Dec 1864), Mr. Manker was 80 years old (died 29 Sep 1945). For 17 years he had owned a ranch in Upper Lake. In 1911 he married Mrs. Effie Manker, widow of his younger brother, and 22 years ago they moved to St. Helena and purchased a ranch on Zinfandel Lane. A year ago he retired from ranching, and his farm here was taken over by his son, Joseph Manker. Mr. and Mrs. Manker returned to Lake County and built a new home at Kelseyville into which they had moved just three weeks ago, and in the construction of which deceased had taken much pleasure.

Deceased is survived by his widow, one son, Joseph Manker, of St. Helena, and three stepchildren. Mrs. Florence Hudson of St. Helena, Mrs. Ethel Dewey of Kelseyville, and Lt. F. L. Manker , U.S.N.R., of Santa Rosa, now stationed at Mare Island. He also leaves eight grandchildren and two brothers, Ed Manker of Kelseyville, and Albert Manker of North Hollywood. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1:30 PM. in Santa Rosa, with Rev. Cecil Wilkins, pastor of the Santa Rosa Methodist Church, formerly of Kelseyville, officiating. Pallbearers were his two sons-in-law, Dan Hudson of St. Helena and E. A. Dewey of Kelseyville, a nephew, Roy Rickabaugh of Lake County, Frank Berger of Santa Rosa and Amandus Kayser and Harvey Cook of St. Helena.

FRANK WILBUR MAPPIN , 60, died suddenly at 9 p.m. Thursday while on duty as telegrapher for the Wabash railraod at Baylis. Mr. Mappin resided at Valley City until a few years ago when he went to Baylis as operator. He survived by wife Anna; two daughters, Mrs. John Gross of Decatur and Mrs. Clarence Lakin of Valley City, one sister, Mrs. Cora Powell, Decatur, one brother, Louis, Burlington, Ia. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Skinner funeral home here. Rev. Paul Wilson will officiate and burial with be in Griggsville Cemetery.
Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Illinois, August 25, 1945, Page #7, Griggsville. Aug. 24.

VELMA (WINTJEN) MAXWELL , was born Feb. 17, 1907 in Mozier , IL and died May 17, 1983 in the Barry Community Care Center , Barry , IL . Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery , Pleasant Hill , IL . She married Arleigh Maxwell March 17, 1930 in Davenport , IA ; he preceded her in death in 1953. Her father was John Wintjen and her mother was Lillie Preston. A resident of Pleasant Hill , IL ; she is survived by two sons: Jim of Davenport and Richard Maxwell of Pittsburg , PA ; and a daughter: Mrs. Salesta Flickinger of Mechanicsburg , PA ; with 12 grand and 13 great grandchildren. 4 sisters: Mrs. Lucille Crowder of Pleasant Hill, Mrs. Nellie Greer of Waynesville, MO, Mrs. Rosie Brown of Norfolk, VA and Mrs. Barbara Gasdigan of Westminster, CA.

HOMER McCALLISTER , 81, of Barry, retired from Brown Shoe Co., died at 9:52 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 23, 1990) in Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield. Born Sept. 15, 1908, in Pike County, Mr. McCallister was a son of Elmer and Elizabeth Howell McCallister. He married Bessie Edna Medaris Feb. 22, 1930, in El Dara. She died Nov. 11, 1987. Survivors include a son, Albert of Barry; three daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Shirley) Hartle of El Dara and Mrs. Clarence (Janet) Trammel and Mrs. Geoffrey (Helen) Nash, both of Quincy; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister and four brothers. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the Kirgan Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery.

EMMA (LASBURY) McCONNELL - Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Lasbury McConnell, the last of a prominent Griggsville family, passed away on July 10 in Detroit, Michigan, at thh home of her niece, Mrs. Elizabeth Baxendale. The remains were brought to Griggsville, and funeral services were held at the Skinner Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Saturday Afternoon, The Rev. J.K. Putt officiating. Interment was in the Griggsville Cemetery. The daughter of Thomas and Emma White Lasbury, she was born in Griggsville, January 8, 1869. She was married to C.H. McConnell who preceded her in death in 1932. She was one of five children all of whom have preceded her in death. Namely, Thomas, Mrs. Mary H. Rodway, M.M. (Twin) and Marmaduke. After living most of her married life in Peoria, she moved to Griggsville after her husbands death to live with her brother Twin. In 1948 she went to Detroit to live with her niece. She has been bedfast for the past two yeas. Mrs. McConnell was a member of the Easter Star, The Cree Missionary Society, and the Griggsville Congregational Church.
Contributed by Colin Murphy

JUDY A. (JOHNSON) McCONNELL , 62, formerly of Pearl, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, at her residence. She was born July 15, 1943, near Pearl to Olin C. and Louise (Talkington) Johnson. The 1961 graduate of East Pike High School married Donald E. McConnell on June 8, 1963, at the Milton Christian Church, performed by Morris Burkett. She worked at the Speckhart and White Dental Office for 19 years as a dental assistant. A member of the Milton Christian Church, she taught high school Sunday school. She enjoyed her grandchildren very much, enjoyed collecting angels and basset hound memorabilia and loved her pet basset hound, Bert. Surviving are her husband; three sons, Kent McConnell and wife, Leann, of Milton, Scott McConnell and wife, Kathy, of Springfield, Ill., and Brian McConnell of Pittsfield; eight grandchildren, Hillary McConnell, Alex, Jonah, Brendan, Olin, Nic, Blake and Hunter McConnell; two sisters, Betty Franklin and husband, Irvin of Nebo, and Jean Kern of Milton; three aunts, Myra Mavis, Doris Kappel and Louise Talkington; an uncle, Jim Johnson; and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Robert Johnson, preceded her in death. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Milton Christian Church by Brothers John Graham and Wilson Ramsey. Burial will be at Green Pond Cemetery, Pearl. Memorials may be given to Blessing Hospice of Pike County or donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to www.nieburfh.com or emailpmniebur@casscomm.com.

LINDLE McCONNELL , 83, of 3716 Prairie Ridge, died at 3:12 p.m. Monday (June 11, 2001) in St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Born December 25, 1917 in Pike County, IL., Mr. McConnell was the son of Robert and Maud Galloway McConnell. He married Mabel Baughman on February 6, 1938 in Pittsfield. She survives. Mr. McConnell was a member of Union United Methodist Church where he served as an usher and was a member of the Men's Club and a Scout Patrol Advisor. Lindle was an avid golfer and was a member of the Westview Men's Association and he enjoyed camping and gardening. Mr. McConnell served his country in the U. S. Army during WW II and was a member of the Liberty American Legion Post #640. Lindle worked on the railroad in Pleasant Hill before joining the Army. He moved to Quincy when he was discharged and was employed for 29 years at Fisher's Business Equipment and later for RTD Office Products until his retirement. Also surviving is a son, Ruel Leon McConnell and his wife Donna of Nixa, MO.; two grandchildren, Tamra Cox and her husband William of Moline, IL. and Dana McConnell and her companion Jeff Johnson of Springfield, IL.; five great grandchildren, Emma Wear and her husband Dave, Darcie Cox, Nathan Cox, Allissa Johnson and Abbi Johnson; two sisters, Roma Weir of Quincy and Wanda Franklin of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. McConnell was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Norma Arleen Brown; and two brothers, Dawson and Kermit McConnell. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11:00 in Union United Methodist Church by the Rev. Mary Vick Roth. Burial with Military Honors by Liberty American Legion Post #640 will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 in Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home and Thursday morning from 10:00 until the time of services at the church.

HAZEL (WHITE) McCUNE , 95, of Pittsfield passed away early Saturday morning (July 3, 2004) at Pittsfield Healthcare. She was born October 30, 1908 in Mendon the daughter of Richard H. and Ada L. Chittenden White. She married Paul A. McCune on June 4, 1934 at her parents home in Mendon. He preceded her in death in 1998. Mrs. McCune attended Mendon Grade School and graduated from Mendon Township High School in 1926. She attended Carthage College and taught school in Coatsburg. She earned her degree from Western Illinois State Teachers College in 1931 and was employed as English instructor at Loraine High School. She also attended Gem City Business College and worked at Gardner-Denver. Mrs. McCune with her husband owned and operated the Ben Franklin store in Quincy for several years before moving to Pittsfield where they owned and operated the Ben Franklin store for 31 years. She was a member of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church where she was a faithful and diligent worker. She is survived by a cousin Alta Guthrie of Mendon. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday (July 5, 2004) at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 10:00 am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

JOSEPH McFARLAND , was born in Ireland in 1840; lived in this county about 20 years, when he died at the age of 39 years and 7 months (July 14, 1879). In 1872 he married Mary Kelly, daughter of Nathan and Sarah Kelly, and they had two daughters and one son. Mr. McFarland held responsible public positions, followed clerking awhile and farming for a portion of his life. At the time of his death, he owned 347 acres of land besides property in town. He was successful in what ever he under took. Mary resides on Sec. 27; New Canton, IL. Joseph McFarland was sheriff over the first hanging in Pike Co. Illinois. (Cause of Death for Joseph McFarland may have been suicide by gunshot)

MARY (LEWIS) McKEE - Born: Sept. 23, 1902, near Rockport , IL Died: Dec. 15, 1978 rural Pleasant Hill , IL ; Buried: Miller Cemetery , near Atlas, IL; Married: W. B. McKee on Sept. 28, 1920 in Louisiana , MO; father: William Lewis; mother: Ethel Thomas. Survived by her husband; six sons: Robert L, William D, and Lowell D, all of Pleasant Hill, James R. of Pawnee, Thomas E. of rural Nebo and Darrell D. of Columbus, OH; two daughters: Mrs. Jessie Dolbeare of Shelbina, MO, and Mrs. Mary Estelene Hayden of Milton; two brothers: Wallace Lewis of Pearl and W. C. Lewis of Pittsfield; four sisters: Mrs. Dorothy Baughman of Pittsfield, Mrs. Minnie Engnes of Eldon, MO, Mrs. Nellie Smith and Mrs. Phoebe Gorton, both of Barry; 21 grand and seven g-grandchildren.

JAMES McLAIN , 92 year old resident of Pleasant Hill , died at 11 am Tuesday at Illini Hospital . He was a farmer but retired 14 years ago and has since resided in Pleasant Hill . He was born Feb. 20, 1869, the son of Murry and Amanda Collard McLain. He attended the Christian Church. He was married August 17, 1917 to Myrtle Hobbs Mahan who survives with two step-daughters, Mrs. Russell Applegate of Nebo and Mrs. Howard Windmiller of Michigan and one sister, Alice Kelly of Pleasant Hill . Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3:30 at the Christian church in charge of Rev. Joe Maynard. Burial will be in Crescent Heights Cemetery .

WILLIAM McEUEN , a well known resident of our village (Rockport) died Friday after a lingering illness. He leaves a wife and seven children and a number of grand children. The deceased has kept a restaurant for several years and was popular in politics, being an enthusiastic Democrat. The funeral services were held at the home on Sunday morning, conducted by a primitive Baptist minister and was largely attended. The remains were taken to the McEuen Cemetery for burial.

Contributed by Rosemary Reeses from the Pike County Democrat 26 August 1908. (Wm. McEuens death certificate says he was buried at Taylor. There`s no stone, but a groundskeeper at Taylor pointed out an area with unmarked graves that he thought might be the McEuen family section/cemetery)

SARAH (BOYD) McGUIRE one of Pittsfield's oldest residents, died at 3 o'clock Sunday morning at her home on North Monroe Street. She had not been well for some time, but had been quite active for one of her years until the past year or two. She was 98 years of age April 26. During the past year or two she had been a patient several times in Illini Hospital, but would recover and be able to be up and about her home again. However, she had been bedfast for some time now. Mrs. McGuire was the daughter of James and Ann McNepsey Boyd, and sent all of her life in and near Pittsfield. She was the last one of eight children in the Boyd family, her brothers and sisters who preceded her in death being Mrs. Edw. Raftery, Anna, Clara, Emma, Rose, Louis and Edward Boyd. She married Tom McGuire, who served in the Union army during the Civil War, and he preceded her in death about 30 years ago. She is survived by a son Frank and a daughter Rosabelle, who lived at home with their mother, and were very devoted in looking after her wants. Funeral services were conducted at St. Mary's Church at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning, conducted by Rev. M. J. Crowley. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, and her pallbearers were Earl, Leo, Carl and John Leahr, Marshall Thiele, Hugh and Robert Carroll.
Contributed by Tari Parr from the Pike County Democrat Times 31 May 1959 P. 1, Col. 5

THOMAS McGUIRE , aged seventy-eight years, passed away at his home in the northeast part of town Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock, after a long period of ill health. For the past week he had seemed much better and on Sunday spent most of the day up and about; but was taken worse again that night. His trouble was started with a slight stroke of paralysis, followed by stomach derangements. Besides his wife, Mr. McGuire is survived by one son, Frank, and one daughter, Rosabel, both at home. Tom was a veteran of the Civil War and for years had followed the trade of stone and brick mason. A loyal friend, good neighbor and worthy citizen, was Tom McGuire, whose passing marks another vacancy in the ranks of our civil war heroes. Funeral services will be held from St. Mary's Catholic Church, tomorrow morning. One brother, James McGuire, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, also survives, but was unable to come on account of ill health.
Contributed by Tari Parr from the Pike County Democrat Times 31 Aug 1921 P. 8, Col. 1

BENJAMIN McKINNON was born Jan 14, 1890 in Dixon , MO and died April 11, 1977 in Pleasant Hill , IL . Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery , Pleasant Hill , IL . He married Mollie Elizabeth Kelley. His father was Elijah McKinnon and mother was Sarah Seaton. Wife preceded in death in 1967. Survived by these children: Barney, Donald and Pearl Miller, all of Pleasant Hill, Herbert and Bennie of Rockport, Mildred Runkle of St. James City, FL, Eva Sheppard of Pittsfield and Maxine Jeans of Clarksville, MO; 23 grand and 31 g-grandchildren.

BETTY LEE (DWYER) McKINNON 79, of Pleasant Hill, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana, Mo. She was born Feb. 2, 1929 in Mozier, the daughter of Leo Lawrence and Henrietta Webb Dwyer. She married Donald McKinnon Oct. 16, 1947 in Hardin, and he survives. Betty Lee was a homemaker and farm wife and she truly enjoyed spend­ing time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was of the Pentecostal Faith. Survivors include her husband, Donald McKinnon, a resident of the Barry Community Care Center in Barry; four children, Jimmy Dale (wife Sandy) McKinnon of Clarksville, Mo., Lanny Dale (wife Mary Jo) McKinnon of Louisiana, Mo.. and Patricia Sue (hus­band Allan) Bolton of Louisiana and Terry Lee (wife Cindy) McKinnon of Pleasant Hill; 13 grandchildren;14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bonnie (husband Jesse) Tolbert of Hamburg and Evelyn (husband John) Pearson of Godfrey. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. at the Calvary Gospel Church in Summer Hill with Bro. Don Hannel officiating. Burial will follow at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation was held Monday eve­ning from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill and one hour prior to the services on Tuesday at Calvary Gospel Church. Memorials may be made to the Calvary Gospel Church in Summer Hill. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.
Contributed by Billie Browning

EDDIE DON McKINNON was born Oct. 22, 1946 in Pittsfield, IL and died May 10, 1982 in Calhoun Co, IL. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, IL. His father was Barns McKinnon and his mother, who survives, is Erma Gray. He was a resident of Pleasant Hill and is survived by three sons: John, Timothy, and Eddie Don, Jr.; and two daughters: Lanie and Stephanie, all of Pleasant Hill; and a brother: Merlyn McKinnon, also of Pleasant Hill.

HERBERT McKINNON was born April 11, 1929 in Dixon , MO and died May 13, 1979 in Louisiana , MO. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery , Pleasant Hill , IL . He married Dorothy Summers in March, 1949 at Missouri . His parents were Benjamin H. McKinnon and Mollie Elizabeth Kelley. He was a resident of rural Rockport, IL and is survived by his wife; a son: Michael of Pleasant Hill; two grandchildren; these brothers and sisters: Barnes McKinnon, Donald McKinnon and Pearl Miller, all of Pleasant Hill, Benny of Rockport, Mildred Runkle of St. James Island, FL, Eva Sheppard of Summer Hill and Maxine Jeans of Clarksville, MO.

ELLEN ELIZABETH (BROWN) McNUTT , one of Hull's oldest citizens, passed away at Levering Hospital, Hannibal MO, Tuesday evening, Dec. 12, 1933. After spending many months in failing health; being bedfast during the latter days of her illness, her long and energetic life was brought to a close at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 18 days. Mrs. McNutt, who was Miss Ellen Brown before marriage to George franklin McNutt in 1874, was born near Perry IL. Her entire life was spent in Pike County, coming to Hull with her husband soon after marriage and reared her family through her untiring efforts; being left a widow by the premature death of her husband. She raised 8 children - William harrison, Frederick Quinn, Elvira May, Fannie Bertha, Minnie Pearl, Dennis Elbert, Ernest Edward and Clarence Everette.

Ellen Elizabeth spent the best years of her life making a livelihood for the family. She was very apt at many kinds of work and none to hard for her, if it promised sustenance for those dependent upon her. Among many other things, Mrs. McNutt hauled gravel for the streets and roads of Hull, scooping it and unloading it by herself. After her children were mature she kept an easier pace, always busying herself with some work and finding but little time for idleness. She was a very efficient nurse, helping many families of the area and a splendid quilter. As well as being an unusually good paperhanger. With these capabilities she maintained her home in a very comfortable manner. Her strength all through life was remarkable. She loved travel, and until recent years when her health became poor, she made annual trips to the west coast to visit her children. She also held the life long job at the cannery factory during the season to put all the label's on the cans.

CHARLES HILLIARY MEGEHE was born in Hannibal MO Jan. 17, 1854, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Megehe. At the age of 18 he went to KY to work for his cousin and stayed there for a period of five years. From KY he came to St. Louis MO where he worked for 15 years. He spent the last 40 years in the New Canton vicinity. He made his home with his brother Jim and wife and after his brothers' death several years ago, he married his sister-in-law who survives him. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Services were held at the M.E. Church Monday Nov. 12 in charge of Rev. Harry Shewhart. Mrs. Eva Koeller and Herman Koeller sang with Mrs. Herman Koeller as accompanist. Pall bearers were Hiram Constable, Kenneth Ross, Joseph Brown and Paul Nichols. Burial was in Shearer Cemetery.

CORDELIA ANN (GARNER) MEGEHE died at the home of her son Omer, Tuesday afternoon 11 Feb 1936, at 3:10 o'clock. Mrs. Megehe was 84 years old, she had made her home with her son, since the death of her husband. She had spent most of her life in and around New Canton. The funeral will be this afternoon Thursday, at the Union Church at 2:00.
Contributed by Carmen Megehe

EDNA MARIE (YELTON) MEGEHE - b: 7 Jan 1903, Delavan, Il.; (Tazewell Co) d: 7 May 1982, Jacksonville, Il. (Morgan Co) (Passavant Hosp); Bu: Shearer Cemetery, New Canton, Il.; M: Omar Megehe on 24 Sep 1919; FA: Walter Yelton; MO: Pearl Chrisman; Husband preceded in Sep 1976; Resident of New Canton; Survived by four sons: Virgil, James and Phillip, all of New Canton, and Charles R. of Ewing, Mo.; four daughters: Mrs. John (Ruth) McNett of New Canton, Mrs. Robert (Doris) Hoskins of Barry, Mrs. John (Polly) Ogle of Hannibal, Mo. and Mrs. Elizabeth Woodworth of Winchester; two brothers: Russell of Barry and Merritt of Rushville; eight sisters: Mrs. Hazel Earl of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. Clara Gully, Mrs. Albert (Helen) Wendorff, Mrs. Al (Virgie) Griffin and Mrs. Roy (Jean) Losch, all of Barry, Mrs. Fred (Bessie) Reel of Pittsfield, Mrs. Lester (Marjorie) Hall of New Canton and Mrs. Carl (Lucille) Moore of Barry; 17 grand, 3 step grand and seven great grandchildren.
Contributed by Carmen Megehe

EDNA MAE (GRAY) MEGEHE 68, of New Canton, died at 8:48 p.m. Sunday (July 27, 1997) in the Barry Community Care Center. Born July 28, 1928 in New Canton, Mrs. Megehe was a daughter of John and Leona Allensworth Gray. She married Virgil Megehe May 15, 1948, in Hannibal, MO. He survives. Survivors include her mother Leona Gray, of the Barry Boarding Home; a son, John Megehe of New Canton; two daughters, Mary A. Peters of Kinderhook, and Lisa Neese of New Canton; six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 10a.m. Wednesday in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial will be in the Shearer Cemetery in New Canton. memorials may be made to the Barry Community Care Center. Pallbearers: Bob Hees, Russell Garner, Carrol Bellovich, Dallas Main, Glen Pulliam Sr., Glen Pulliam Jr.
Contributed by Carmen Megehe

JAMES MEGEHE living on the bottom, south of this place, was taken suddenly ill during the night Wednesday and Dr. P. H. Dechow was sent for at an early hour Thursday to attend him, but found him dead when he arrived. His ailment was heart trouble. He was born in Hannibal Mo. March 11, 1856, and died January 27, 1915. He was twice married, having one son, William, by his first wife. He was again married February 27, 1898 and one son Omer, blessed this union. One brother, Charles, also survives and two sisters. Mrs. Nancy Grounds, who lived with him, and Mrs Ellen Rush, who resides in Wisconsin. Funeral services were held from his late home at 1 o'clock P.M. in charge of John Miller, and burial was made in Shearer Cemetery. Mr. Megehe was a good, honest, hard working man, dealing fairly with all his neighbors and was held in high esteem by them.
Contributed by Carmen Megehe

OMER HILLARD MEGEHE - Services for Omer Megehe of New Canton, were held Sept. 6, at the United Methodist Church, in New Canton with the Rev. Claude Curry and the Rev J.O. Craig officiating. Burial was in Shearer cemetery. Gill Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Megehe, 82, died Sept. 3, 1976 in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Hannibal. Born May 4, 1894 in Fulton County, he was son of James and Cordelia (Garner) Megehe. He married Edna Yelton Sept. 25, 1919 in Hannibal She survives with the following children: James, Virgil and Phillip, all of New Canton, Ronald of Ewing, MO., Mrs. J.O. (Ruth) McNett of New Canton, Mrs. Robert (Doris) Hoskins of Barry, Mrs. John (Polly) Ogle of Hannibal and Mrs. Elizabeth Woodworth of Winchester. There are 18 grandchildren, two step grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and four step great grandchildren. Mr. Megehe had owned and operated the Megehe Hardware store in New Canton.
Contribured by Carmen Megehe

VIRGIL MEGEHE 76, of New Canton, died at 5:40 A.M. Thursday., October 16, 1997, in Pittsfield Manor Nursing Home in Pittsfield. Born June 6, 1921, in New Canton, Mr. Megehe was a son of Omer and Enda Yelton Megehe. He married Edna Mae Gray, May 15, 1948, in Hannibal, MO. She died July 27, 1997. Mr. Megehe was an Army veteran of World War II, he served in the European theater and participated in the Normandy invasion. He had farmed for many years in Pike County, served 16 years as Pleasant Vale township supervisor and was New Canton water commissioner for more than 30 years. Survivors include a son, John Megehe of New Canton; two daughters, Mary A. Peters of Kinderhook and Lisa Neese of New Canton; three brothers, Jim and Phillip Megehe, both of New Canton; and Charles "Ronnie" of Ewing, MO; three sisters, Doris Hoskins of Kinder- hook, Polly Ogle of Palmyra, MO and Libby Main of Winchester; six grandchildren; two great-grand- children; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Megehe was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth McNett. Services were conducted at 10 A.M. Sat. in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial was in the Shearer Cemetery in New Canton. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 P.M. Friday. Memorials may be made to Pike County-Barry Cancer Support Group.
Contributed by Carmen Megehe

MAUREEN (REYNOLDS) MICHEAL was born Nov. 29, 1925 in Winchester , IL and died April 18, 1981 in Winchester , Il . Her parents were Ralph Reynolds and Beulah Bratsch and she resided in Winchester . She is survived by her mother of Winchester ; two daughters: Michelle Michael of Springfield and Marlene Michael of Jacksonville ; two sisters: Doris Moore of Pleasant Hill and Virginia Ising of Evansville ; two brothers: George and Ralph Reynolds Jr. of Winchester .

CLARENCE HENRY MILLER ,87, of Jerseyville, Ill., and formerly of Louisiana, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, at his son's home in Louisiana. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the funeral home. Mr. Miller was born April 9, 1914, in Waynesville to Walter and Olive VanBuskirk Miller. He was married to Edna Mae Hill on April 14, 1934, in Waynesville. He was married to Sylvia Louise Morris on June 7, 1975. She preceded him in death July 2, 1989. He was married to Thelma Lorene Hall on Nov. 24, 1991, in Jerseyville. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Clarence Miller Jr. of Louisiana and Walter Gene Miller of Hannibal; two daughters, Genevieve Grover of Nashville, Tenn., and Shirley E. Dunn of Vancouver, Wash.; three stepsons, Jerry Hall of Jerseyville and Bill Rousan and Paul Rousan, both of Louisiana; three stepdaughters, Debbie Lopez, Janet McCormick and Cathy Vajeho, all of Louisiana; two brothers, Paul Miller of Pittsfield, Ill., and Delmar Miller of Jerseyville; 20 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John B. Miller and Gene Scott Miller; and one granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Miller.

DEAN MILLER , 69, of San Antonio , TX , formerly of Barry and Pleasant Hill died Thursday, October 19, 2006. He was born July 29, 1937 to Perry Howard "Bill" and Ruby Mae Smith Miller. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Karen Grable Miller. He was previously married to Jean Hart and Wanoka Stolte. He is also survived by 3 daughters. Betty Jean, Rebecca Sue and Sharon (Sam), all of Texas; one son, William Paul Austin Miller of Baylis, four brothers, William L. "Bill" Miller of Pittsfield, Otto Glen "Dude" Miller of Dickinson, TX, Ray Burdette "Jack" Miller of Houston, TX, and Tommie Dale Miller of Pittsfield. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Richard Myron "Dick" Miller and Howard Perry "Bug" Miller. He spent most of his life in sales working for Kirk Structures for several years. He was a bar tender at several establishments in and around the Barry area. He was an excellent cook. His hobbies were woodworking and taking care of his Boston Terriers. He also liked yard and estate sales.

FOSTER M. MILLER - On Thursday evening, Aug. 15, 1895, Foster M. Miller, after a long illness, died at his home in New Salem. From childhood Mr. Miller has been a sufferer, at one time being totally blind, and most of the time an invalid. His poor health prevented his accom­plishing his great ambition viz. to preach the gospel. He was, however, permitted to do much good for the Master. Mr. Miller was born in Pike county, Aug. 16, 1859. He was the son of Samuel and Isabelle Miller. Most of his life was spent upon the farm, where be labored as his strength would permit. He was converted on Christmas day, 1878, and united with the Methodist Episcopal church at New Sa­lem. A short time after his joining he was licensed to preach as a local preach­er. Mr. Miller was active in all lines of church work, being a local preacher, class leader, steward, Sunday school teacher, and assistant superintendent, Epworth League worker and leader of singing. So varied were his tablets that few men occupy so large a place as a church worker. Mr. Miller was especially gifted as a revivalist, and his heart was made glad to see so many of his friends converted last winter. As a friend and citizen Mr. Miller was highly esteemed, and his death at so early an age is greatly deplored. The funeral services occurred on Sat­urday morning at 11 o'clock in the M. E. church at New Salem. Rev. J. M. Young, a former pastor and friend of the family, preached the funeral sermon from the text 15 Acts, 18 verse, from lat­ter clause. Rev. W. S. Phillips, the pastor, and Rev. McKinney assisted. A large audience was present to attest the high esteem in which Mr. Miller was held. There were several ministers present, Rev. John Presley, Manchester, Ill., Rev. Willstead of Maysville, and Rev. Nathan English The inter­ment took place at the Hinman Chapel cemetery. Besides his father and moth­er, Mr. Miller leaves two brothers, Wil­liam and Thomas, and six sisters, Mrs. Clara Harshman, Mrs. Maggie Wait, Misses Sadie, Susie, Nettie and Lutie, who mourn his loss. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. There has passed away a dutiful son, a true friend, a good citizen, an upright Christian man.—Guide.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

FRED MILLER was born March 31, 1913 in Murraysville , MO and died May 7, 1986 in Pleasant Hill , IL . Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery , Pleasant Hill . He was a son of William Miller and Mary Lee as well as a resident of Pleasant Hill and a WWII Vet. He married Mary Crane Oct. 13, 1951 in Hannibal, MO, she survives along with five sons: William Miller of Nebo, Kenneth Chitwood of Quincy, Richard Chitwood of Mexico, MO, Donald Chitwood of Los Angeles, CA. and Robert Chitwood of Macomb; two daughters: Mrs. Wanda Young of Frankford, MO and Mrs. JoAnn Elledge of Louisiana, MO; four brothers: Oral of Nebo, Wayne of Pleasant Hill, Lloyd of Detroit and Gerald of Jacksonville; four sisters: Mrs. Virginia Martin of Nebo, Mrs. Geretta Stamp of Romeoville, Mrs. Loretta Hartsock of Phoenix, AZ and Mrs. Betty Goewey of Nebo; 12 grand and 3 great grandchildren.

HARLAND L. MILLER - Hannibal, Mo. , Oct. 11, 1965 - Harland L. Miller, 52, of 511 South Sixth died en route to St. Elizabeth Hospital Sunday afternoon about 2:45. He evidently suffered a heart attack. Mr. Miller was born at New Salem, IL, Aug. 7, 1913, a son of Mark and Ruth Miller. He was a veteran of World War II and was married to Virgie Laymance at Fort Worth , TX Jan. 14, 1945. He was employed as a plumber for the Richardson Plumbing and Heating Company of Hannibal . Surviving are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. John (Mary Louise) Dodd of Hannibal, Lois Ann and Helen Ruth, at home; three sons, William L., James Allan and Herbert Lee at home; a brother, Harold of Hannibal; a sister, Mrs. Von (Mildred) Fogle of Rockport, IL; three half sisters, Mrs. Carl (Ruth) Johnston of Quincy, IL, Mrs. Richard (Genevieve) Fry of Hannibal and Mrs. Harry (Esther) Stevens whose husband is serving in the army, and a granddaughter.

JOHN MILLER of Maysville, died Tuesday morning of small pox, and was buried at night in Hinman Chapel cemetery.
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

LAURA BELLE (GUTHRIE) MILLER , 88, of Filer, Idaho, died Tuesday evening (June 13, 1972) at a Buhl nursing home after a long illness. Born in Nebo, IL, on Jan. 22, 1884, she was a daughter of Baldwin Guthrie and Elizabeth Hack. She was married to Ernest W. Miller in Nebo on June 20, 1907. He died in 1953. Mrs. Miller came to Idaho in 1917 from Illinois. She was a member of the Christian Church in Illinois. Mrs. Miller was a charter member of the Hillside Helpers Club and was a past noble grand of the Filer Rebekah Lodge. Surviving are 3 sons, Lyle Miller, Filer; Carl C. Miller, Twin Falls, and Owen Miller, San Leandro, CA, and 2 daughters, Gela Miller, Twin Falls, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hudson, Clarksburg, CA. There are 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Miller will be conducted at 4 pm Friday at White Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Robert VanNest officiating. The Rebekah Lodge will conduct graveside rites at the Filer, Idaho IOOF Cemetery prior to burial. Friends may call at White Mortuary this afternoon and until 3 pm Friday.

MICHELLE LEANNE (HARRISON) MILLER , 31, of Pittsfield and Carbondale, Ill., formerly of LaBelle, Mo., died Monday, February 10, 2003, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Ill., after a courageous fight following a tragic accident that claimed the life of her husband, Saturday, near Pittsfield, Ill. Born September 20, 1971, in Quincy, Ill., the daughter of Larry and Emma Hubble Harrison. She married Paul Harvey, September 1, 1990. She later married Gregory Paul Miller, on April 27, 2002, at the First Christian Church, Louisiana, Mo. He preceded her in death, on Saturday, February 8, 2003. Mrs. Miller graduated from Highland High School in 1989. In 1990, she graduated from Gem City Business College with a degree in fashion design. She received her undergraduate degree from Lindenwood University, St. Louis, in 2002. Most recently, she was attending her first year of law school at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ill. Mrs. Miller was recognized during high school and college with many awards. She was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Ewing, Mo. Survivors include her parents, Larry and Emma Harrison, LaBelle, Mo.; her brother, Paul Harrison and wife, Shelby, Lincoln, Ia. Other survivors include her mother and father-in-law, Paul and Kay Miller, Pittsfield, Ill.; aunts and uncles, great aunts, great uncles, cousins and friends

ORAL MILLER was born Dec.19, 1918 in Crocker , MO and died Aug. 21, 1988, in Columbia , Mo. (Veteran’s Hospital) Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, IL. He married Ruth Ann Neese on Aug. 30, 1963 in Pittsfield , IL , she survives. His parents were William I. Miller and Mary Ellen Lee. He was a resident of Nebo , IL , & a WWII Army vet. He is survived by a son: Terry of Pleasant Hill; two daughters: Mary Miller of Pleasant Hill and Susan Seifert of Plainfield; three brothers: Wayne of Nebo, Lloyd of Detroit and Gerald of Jacksonville; four sisters: Mrs. Virginia Martin of Nebo, Mrs. Geretta Slamp of Romeoville, Mrs. Loretta Hartsock of Phoenix, AZ and Mrs. Betty Goewey of Iberia, MO; and two grandchildren.; Preceded by his parents and two brothers.

OWEN GUTHRIE MILLER was born in Nebo , Illinois on June 15, 1910. His mother was Laure Belle (Guthrie) Miller and his father was Earnest W. Miller. Owen was the second of five children born to the family. In the spring of 1916, when he was six years old, the family traveled to Filer, Idaho to settle on the families' small farm outside of town. Soon the entire family was stricken with influenza, but all survived the dread disease. Owen completed all his schooling in Filer. He excelled in both basketball and football and graduated from Filer High School in 1928. He attended Idaho State University (then University of Idaho ) in Pocatello , Idaho . After two and one half years, Owen left school to find work to pay for his education. He returned to finish college on a football scholarship and graduated with a Teachers Certificate. Owen met his future wife at the University, and he and Alma Stedtfeld were married on December 25, 1934. Owen and Alma established a residence in Filer, where Owen taught school to junior high students in eighth grade from 1924 thru 1942 becoming principal in the process. Their son, Don was born in Filer in 1937. Owen took a job with the Idaho Highway Department in Shosone in 1942/1943 which lasted only one year due to a political change in state government. In Mary of 1943, the family moved to Alameda , California and Owen working in the war industry at a shipyard in Alameda until 1944, when their daughter Marilyn was born. Then he was hired at the Alameda Naval Air Station, working to ship aircraft overseas, and later as a cabinetmaker and woodworker. The family bought a home in San Leandro in 1950. Alma died in February 1970, after a lengthy illness.

Owen retired in 1972, and after a few years married Julie Kalousec, a school friend from Buhl, Idaho . Jule died suddenly in 1993 of heart problems. During the late 1980's, Owen began having vision problems related to diabetes and declared legally blind a few years later. He lived in the family home in San Leandro by himself and did amazingly well for his age and condition. Hew was ministered and cared for by the family. His health deteriorated and in early 2002 Owen had to be placed into a skilled nursing facility. In January 2003 he was transferred to a bed and board home which did hospice care and he went to be with the Lord while there on February 18, 2003.

PERRY E. MILLER , 87, died in Illini hospital in Pittsfield , Thursday night, Nov. 8. Mr. Miller was born near Belleview, August 5, 1875. He had lived in Pleasant Hill community the past forty years. He moved to Pittsfield three years ago. Mr. Miller was a retired farmer and fisherman. He was married to Sarah Elizabeth Moore at Belleview on March 11, 1897. She preceded him in death. Surviving are a son, Walter (Fritz) Miller; two half brothers, Clifford Hoaglin of Louisiana , Mo. , and Austin Hoaglin of Pleasant Hill ; 12 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Ward funeral home in Pleasant Hill, Sunday afternoon at 2 with Bro. Frances Sheppard officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights cemetery at Pleasant Hill .

VADEN HARRIET (FLETCHER) MILLER , 54, of 817 Grand died Friday afternoon at 2 in Levering hospital where she had been a patient a week. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 in the Clark funeral home in charge of the Rev. William Miller. Burial will be in Grand View Burial Park . Mrs. Miller, a daughter of William H. and Harriett Ridenour Fletcher, was born June 17, 1909 in Iowa . She was married Oct. 13, 1927, in Hannibal to Lloyd Miller. Surviving are a son, Everett Miller of New London; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Cecil Fletcher of Hannibal and Mike Fletcher of Long Beach , Cal. , and three sisters, Mrs. Lavona Griffith and Mrs. Zelma McCard of Hannibal and Mrs. Evelyn Atterbury of Rockford , Ill.

WALTER MILLER was born Oct. 28, 1890 near Crocker , MO and died Nov. 20, 1983 in Louisiana , Mo. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery , Pleasant Hill , IL . He married Ollie E. VanBuskirk on March 12, 1912 in Waynesville, MO. His parents were John and Mary Douglas Miller. He was a resident of Louisiana , Mo. ; formerly of New Hartford, IL. His wife preceded on March 8, 1976. He is survived by five sons: John of Pleasant Hill, Clarence and Gene of Louisiana, Mo. , and Delmar and Paul of Pittsfield; 27 grand, 36 great grand and six great-great grandchildren; a brother: Everette of Pleasant Hill; and a sister: Lula Peterson of Crocker , Mo.

CHANDLER MITCHELL - Died at the residence of his son near Pittsfield on the 18th of February, Mr. Chandler MITCHELL, age 77. He was a native of Vermont, but left that State when quite young going to New York thence to Ohio, where he married and raised a large family. He moved to this county some fifteen years ago and had gained respect and friendship of all who knew him. He was a soldier in the War of 1812.
Contributed by Mindy Doellman from the Pike County Journal 28 February 1861

JAMES W. MITCHELL - Early last Friday our townspeople learned of the death of Judge James W. Mitchell which occurred at 1:30 o’clock that morning at the Mitchell residence on Williams street. On Sunday night before his death on the following Friday morning he was stricken with congestion of the heart, but he seemed to be recovering from the effects of the attack, although still confined to his bed, where, the family physician told him, he must remain for several days longer. His relatives and friends believed him to be regaining his former state of health and the news of his death was a terrible shock, especially to his wife, who was alone in the house with him, and in whose arms he died. Nearby neighbors answered Mrs. Mitchell’s call for help and two doctors were summoned but life was extinct and their efforts to revive him were fruitless. Mr. Mitchell’s death came on the fiftieth birthday anniversary of his devoted companion. James W. Mitchell was born in Barry, Illinois, on September 16, 1849, and was a son of William and Lucinda Mitchell, the father a Baptist minister. The father died on the planes, during the gold rush, enroute to the gold fields. There was four children in the family, namely: W. T. Mitchell, Elizabeth Dyer, Mary Arnett and James M., he being the last member of the family. The family name of Mitchell has long figured prominently in public life in Barry township and Pike County and its representatives have ever been men of business reliability and of considerable prominence in local affairs. The mother of four children also died when James was quite young and he was raised by his older brother, W. T. Mitchell. The subject of this sketch went to Quincy and resided for awhile but returned to Barry in a short time and learned the carpenter trade with his brother, following that line of trade for several years.

Mr. Mitchell, a number of years ago, entered the insurance business and at the time of his demise represented fife different insurance companies in addition to being the secretary of the Pike County Mutual Life Association, in which capacity he had long served. Mr. Mitchell was also an ardent member of the Modern Woodmen of America, and the I. O. O. F. lodges. He was a director of the Park Lawn Cemetery Association and a member and active worker of the Barry Methodist church, holding a place on the official aboard at the time of his passing away. He was a pioneer in the work of the I. O. O. F., having been a member of Barry Lodge No. 336, for a period of 52 years. Two years ago he was presented with a diamond badge, the jewel being awarded to all who are members of the organization for fifty consecutive years. Mr. Mitchell has also been secretary of the order for 37 years, and has also served in every office from the lowest to the highest. He was not only conversant with the noble work of the local order but the work and rulings of the Grand Lodge. The jewel was one of his most cherished possessions. Mr. Mitchell gave his political allegiance to the democratic party and for a number of years has served as committeeman and police magistrate. His allegiance to general welfare is a well known factor in his life and he brought to bear upon all matters of public concern earnest consideration and keen discrimination and when once his mind was made up concerning a course of action he stood by his principles and belief with unfaltering loyalty. Mr. Mitchell deserves much credit for what he has accomplished, for starting out in life without practicalyy any capital, hea has won, through earnest purpose and unremitting diligence, considerable property, all which was to him a good source of income. He is survived by his wife, Olive M. Mitchell and the following children: W. O. Mitchell of Washington, D. C., Dorothy Uppinghouse, of Portland, Ore., Naomi Barnett, of Seattle, Wash., and Leo Mitchell of Seattle, Wash., by former marriages, Mrs. Leila Hays, a daughter, died several years ago. He also leaves a step-son, Howard Blair of Quincy, and to whom he displayed the affection and care of a father. There are also sixteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He regarded no personal sacrifice on his part too great if it would benefit those depending upon. His good qualities won for him the respect of all with whom he was associated and in his business life he displayed integrity, close application and unwavering diligence. He was a man of strong mentality and marked force of character, well fitted for leadership. W. O. Mitchell, the son fromWashington, D. C., arrived in this city Sunday, but the other three children were unable to be here for the funeral. After several days in this city, Mr. Mitchell will return to his home. The funeral services were held from the Barry Methodist church on Monday, March 26, at 2:30 p.m. in charge of the pastor, Rev. C. W. Hamand. The I.O.O.F. conducted their funeral rites at the church and the Rebekahs attended the services in a body. A large out-pouring of relatives and friends of the family filled the large auditorium to pay their last respects to this prominent citizen. There was a profusion of lovely floral pieces of all descriptions from members of the family, friends and various societies and organizations with which he was affiliated.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge

KENNETH LEE MITCHELL - 56, of Bandera, Texas, formerly of Quincy, died Sunday, June 22, 2008, in his residence. He was born July 3, 1951 in Quincy to William K. and Mary Lou Hoaglin Mitchell, both former Pike County residents. He was a 1969 graduate of Quincy High School and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969 until 1973. From 1974 through 2006, Kenneth was employed by the U.S. Government Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the Interior, as an electrician working on dams and canals. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and a marksman. He also enjoyed reading, spending time outdoors and working on his '78 Firebird, which was his pride and joy. Survivors include, his mother; a brother, Phillip L. Mitchell of Quincy; a nephew, Jesse J. Mitchell of Quincy; a niece, Michelle Hocking and her husband, Joseph, of Camp Point; a great-nephew, Mitchell D. Hocking of Quincy; several aunts and uncles and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, William K. Mitchell, Jr. Graveside Services will be Friday, June 27, at 11 a.m. at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill with the Rev. Robert Cowman officiating.
Cotnributed by Bille Browning

MARTHA (RICHARD) MIZE was born Feb. 11, 1931 in Pleasant Hill , IL and died Jan. 2, 1995 in Griggsville , IL . Burial was in Griggsville Cemetery . She married 1st Leroy E. Shelton on Jan. 13, 1951 & 2nd Roy L. Mize on Dec. 31, 1955; 1st husband preceded her in death. She was a resident of Griggsville and is survived by her husband; two daughters: Mrs. Kent (Kathryn) Zimmerman of Pittsfield and Melissa Mize of Quincy ; two sisters: Dorothy Schmidt of Perry and Dema Jones of Sun Valley , Calif. ; two brothers: Gordon Richards of Griggsville and Bruce Richards of Alton ; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by her parents.

CHARLES B. MOONEY , 80, of rural Rockport died Oct. 17, 2007 at his home. He was born July 10, 1927 to Charles and Okla Loutzenhiser Mooney in Atlas township in Pike County. He married Minnie L. Willman June 7, 1952 in Pittsfield and she survives . He was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School. He was an Army veteran WWII. He was a life-long Pike County grain and livestock farmer. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Brenda Mooney of Ballwin, Mo., Debbie (husband Jack) Diffey of Louisiana, Mo. and Anna Marie (husband Troy) Wallace of Louisiana; five grandchildren, William Ryan Kennedy of Columbia, Mo, Eric Charles Kennedy of Ballwin, Mo., Chad Diffey of Lake of the Ozarks, Mo., Kyle Diffey of St. Charles and Katie Wallace of Louisiana; one great-grandson, Zachary Ryan Kennedy of Columbia; one sister, Lura Brangenberg of Kampsville and one brother, Jim Mooney of Frankford, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers. He was a member of the member of the Rockport Christian Church. He was an avid reader and enjoyed dancing, sports and spending time with his grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Wilson Ramsey. Visitation was held Thursday, Oct. 18 from 6-8 at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Rockport Christian Church or to the donor's choice.
Pike Press October 2007

SHIRLEY (FOSTER) MOONEY , 57, of Rockport Route 1, died at 1:56 am Monday, August 23, 1993 in Blessing Hospital at 11th in Quincy . Born Feb. 18, 1936 in Rockport, Mrs. Mooney was a daughter of Charles K. and Velma Blackledge Foster. She married Sharon L. "Jigs" Mooney Aug. 20, 1955. He survives. Mrs. Mooney was preceded in death by her parents; a brother; and a sister. Mrs. Mooney was a homemaker and an avid gardener. Survivors also include three sons, Marion Mooney of Coatsburg, Charles Mooney of Rockport and Robert Mooney of Vandalia , MO , two daughters, Lisa Welch of Barry, and Marla McFarlane of Federal Way, WA ; two brothers, Raymond Foster of Golden, and Herb Foster of Quincy; two sisters, Barb Garner and Milda Henry, both of Quincy; and nine grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 10:30 am Wednesday in Ward Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill by Rev. Jay Keele. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery at Atlas. Memorials may be made to the American Red cross for flood relief.

ETHEL (HOSKINS) MOORE 78, a nine- year Resident of Denton, Texas, for­merly of Wichita Falls, Texas, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, in Denton. The funeral service was conduct­ed at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 in the chapel of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls with Rev. Steven Hoskins, officiating. Interment followed at Crestview Memorial Park under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Fall. A daughter of the late Lawrence and Josie (Mahales) Hoskins, she was born March 5, 1930 in Barry. She graduated from Barry High School with full honors in track and field. In 1954, she married John Ellison Moore. He preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Walker and husband Tony of Denton, Debbie Chase of Denton; four sons Rickie Moore and wife Carolyn of Denton, Randy Moore of Decatur, Texas, Jimmy Moore of Denton, Tony Moore and wife Cheryl of Krum, Texas; two broth­ers, Jack Hoskins and wife Pat of Quincy and Steve Hoskins and wife Volara of Ohio; 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She lives on through each of these fam­ily members and many friends
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HAROLD E. MOORE was born Jan. 9, 1914, in Griggsville , IL and died Sept. 27, 1978 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield , IL . Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery , Pleasant Hill , IL . He married Mildred Ator Patterson in April 1972 in Pittsfield , IL , she survives. His parents were Ross and Beatrice Chambers Moore. He was a resident of Pittsfield and is survived by his mother of Pittsfield , these children by a previous marriage: Kenneth and Ronald of Houston, TX. and Joanne Vertrees of Dayton, OH; a stepdaughter: Shirley Smith of Monroe City, MO; six grand, 5 step grand and four step great grandchildren; these brothers and sister: Vinton and Robert, both of Pittsfield, William of Griggsville and Marjorie Hobkirk of Pittsfield; Preceded by his father.

HIRAM MOORE - DIED in Griggsville, March 1st at 7:35 p. after six days' illness of pneumonia, Hiram Moore, in 80th year of his age. Deceased was born in Canterbury, N. H., September 10th, 1802, be the second child of a family of thirteen children, of whom five survive. Came west in 1837, and located in Pekin, Fayette county, four years, thence to Brown county where he remained eight years and finally settled permanently in Griggsville in 1849, where he has passed the last 33 years of his life. The funeral took place at his brother’s residence, Mr. J. K. Moore, Friday; March 3d, at 10 o'clock. Discourse was preached by Rev. R. L. Olds, of the Baptist church, from 2d Sam. xiv:14, and the remains were laid at rest in the Griggsville cemetery to await the resurrection.
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MOORE, Joseph E. - The funeral of Joseph E Moore, of Kinderhook, was held at the Baptist church in that city last Sunday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. L C. Taylor, pastor of the Baptist church. The church was beautifully decorated with flags and flowers and one of the largest crowds that ever attended a funeral in Kinderhook was present. The American Legion had charge of the services at the grave and soldier and sailor boys were present from Barry, Hannibal, Quincy and other points. Interment was in Kinderhook cemetery. Just a few short days after the cannons had ceased to roar and the noise of conflict in the World War was hushed, the spirit of Private Joseph E Moore, in response to the call of the angel of death, passed out into the great beyond. Joseph was born near Shiloh, Adams County, IL, Nov 9, 1895 and died January 13, 1918, aged 23 years, 2 months and 4 days. He was the youngest son of W. A. and Maggie Moore. He answered the call to arms for service on foreign fields and enlisted at Quincy August 28, 1917 and was assigned to Co. B, 123rd Machine Gun Battalion. He served in some of the hardest fought battles of the war - being present in the historic battles of Verdun and the Argonne. After the signing of the armistice he was with the "army of occupation" until his death. He was a brave soldier, loyal to his country and faithful to his duty. Before his enlistment he spent most of his life in and around Kinderhook and was esteemed by all. I private life we find the same loyalty as was manifested in the army - being faithful to his friends, loyal to his Sunday school class at the Baptist church here - always lending a hand to administer to those in need of his help. He leaves to mourn their loss, a father, mother, one brother and one sister, two nephews and three nieces, besides many comrades and friends. To such a loyal and faithful life we bid adieu
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MILDRED EILEEN (ATOR) MOORE 80, of Monroe City and formerly of Griggsville, Ill., died at 3:47 p.m. July 3, 1999, at Monroe City Manor Care Center. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, Ill. The Rev. Steve Goughnour will officiate. Mrs. Moore was born Aug. 17, 1918, in Martinsburg Township in Illinois to Wayne and Ruth Clark Ator. She was married to Harold Moore in February 1972 in Pittsfield, Ill. He preceded her in death in September 1978. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley Beaver of Monroe City; five grandchildren, Debby Erke and Pam Bowen, both of Barry, Ill., Teresa Dowell of Monroe City, Lori Conkright of Warsaw, Ill., and Larry Williams of Galva, Kan.; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; three stepchildren; six stepgrandchildren; 11 stepgreat-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Hayward Patterson; and one brother, Issac Ator. Mrs. Moore was employed at Galesburg State Research Hospital in Galesburg, Ill., from 1957 until her 1975 retirement. After retiring she moved to Griggsville, Ill., and later to Monroe City. She was an active volunteer for the Monroe City Nutrition Center. Mrs. Moore was a member of Pleasant Hill Christian Church. She also was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion in Griggsville, Ill., and the Illinois Country Music Association. She attended Black Oak Grade School and was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Garner Funeral Home in Monroe City and from 1 p.m. until time of services Tuesday at the cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Memorials may be made to Monroe City Nutrition Center. Pallbearers will be Steve Bowen, Lance Bowen, Joshua Dowell, Billy Dowell, Dwight Davis and Eric Gates.

ROSS M. MOORE , a retired farmer of Pittsfield died at Illini hospital at 8:20 pm Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1970. He was 78. He was born in New Salem township, March 10, 1892, son of John Henry and Fannie Whitten Moore. He married Beatrice Chambers Dec. 19, 1912 in Rockville, Ind. Mrs. Moore survives with a daughter, Mrs. William (Marjorie) Hobkirk of Pittsfield, five sons, Harold of Galesburg; Ralph of Pittsfield, Wade William and Wayne Robert, both of Los Angeles, Calif. and Vinton L. Moore of New Salem. A sister, Mrs. Grace Bell also survives. There are 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was a member of the New Salem United Methodist Church , Pittsfield Moose Lodge and Pike County Farm Bureau. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Saturday, Nov. 7 at Skinner Funeral Home, with Rev. Joe T. Maynard officiating. Interment was in the Swiggert cemetery.

MRS. WILLIAM MOORE , 57, died of pneumonia in her home east of New Salem Saturday night. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church, of which she was a member, Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. --- Cox of Martinsburg, and a sister, Mrs. Julia Cooper of Pittsfield. Submitted by Delaine Donaldson -- The Independent Press, Griggsville, Illinois February 24, 1934 The Rev. Amos Crawford was in charge and burial was in the Swiggett ceme­tery. Mrs. Moore was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cox and was born and raised near Martinsburg She would have been 57 yeas of age February 21. She was united in mar­riage to. Will Moore 37 years ago. Mrs. Moore is survived by her husband and daughter Mrs. Grant Jackson; a brother, Ace Cox of Martinsburg, and a sister, Mrs. Julia Cooper of Pittsfield.

ELLA (STARKS) MORLEY , former Barry resident, died at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Arthur Parrack, in Mendon, Illinois, Tuesday evening, March 28, 1950, at 4:25 o'clock. She was eighty-three years old and had made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Parrack since leaving Barry three and one-half years ago. Mrs. Morley was born near Beverly, October 29, 1866, a daughter of Williamson and Sarah Wosley Starks. She was married October 4, 1893 to Joseph Morley of Barry, who died in 1943. Mr. and Mrs. Morley were the parents of one child who passed away in infancy. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, March 31, at two-thirty o'clock from the Barnes-Seeley Funeral Home in Barry, with Rev. Lee Anthony of Quincy in charge. Mr. Fred Davis sang, accompanied by Mrs. William Vaught. Interment was in Park Lawn Cemetery. Serving as casket-bearers were Gail and Ross Parrack, Alvin and Everett Mixer and Clyde and Joseph Morley, all nephews of the deceased. Surviving are two half-sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Parrack of Barry and Mrs. Goldie Curliss of Kansas; two half-brothers, Ben Starks of Beverly and Frank Starks of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. A twin sister, Mrs. Allie Funk, preceded her in death.
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DARRELL C. MORTON , 50, of Virginia, Ill. , died at 2:02 pm Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1984 in the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield Ill. Mr. Morton had been a patient at the hospital since Jan. 6, following an automobile accident near Jacksonville , Illinois Funeral services for Mr. Morton were held at 1 pm Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill , Ill. Wayne Ward was the minister and burial was in Wells Cemetery in rural Pleasant Hill . American Legion Post 1048 of Pleasant Hill held military rites at the grave. The funeral services were held jointly with services for Mr. Morton's father, Russell R. Morton, who died about 30 hours after his son's death. Darrell C. Morton was born Feb. 19, 1933 in Pearl , Ill. , a son of Russell and Kitty Smith Morton. He was a self-employed carpenter, a member of the Christian Church and he served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Morton married Joan Arlene Shields on March 12, 1955 in Tacoma, Wash. and she survives. Also surviving are three sons, Russell Morton and James Morton, both of Virginia, Ill. , and Paul Morton, who is in the US Navy and stationed at Charleston , S. C., two daughters, Linda Morton of Peoria, Ill. and Joan Marie Morton of Virginia; and a brother, George Morton of rural Pittsfield, Ill. Mr. Morton was preceded in death by his mother and by an infant brother, Carl.

GEORGE LEWIS MORTON , 77, of Louisiana , Missouri died at 3:55 pm Monday, January 7, 1985, in Pike County Memorial Hospital , Louisiana , Mo. Mr. Morton was born March 22, 1907, a son of Itemer Dow and Nancy Ralph Morton. He married Gertie Young, Dec. 24, 1938 in Louisiana . She survives. Mr. Morton was formerly employed by Stark Bros. Nurseries. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Louisiana. Also surviving are a son, Donald E. Morton of Louisiana; two brothers, Milo Morton of Bowling Green and William Morton of Frankford; three sisters, Mae Thurman of Vandalia, Mrs. Jessie White of Louisiana, and Mrs. Edna Worthington of Frankford and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister and three brothers. Services will be conducted at 2 pm Thursday in the First Assembly of God Church in Louisiana by the Rev. Mike Halderman. Burial will be in Buffalo Cemetery south of Louisiana . The Collier Funeral Home of Louisiana is in charge of arrangements.

PERRY ELDER MORTON , Final rites were held at 2:30 p. m.Friday, September 21, at the Skinner funeral home for Perry Elder "Pet" Morton, the Rev. I K. Putt officiating. Interment was in the Griggsville cemetery. Perry Elder Morton, son of John and Rebecca Lightle Morton, was born near Griggsville March 12, 1874. He was the 9th of a family of 11 children. He re­ceived his education in the Griggsville schools and very early his unusually sunny disposition made life easier for all his family and his friends. God gave him 71 and one-half years on earth and he spent it all in the service of others, never asking or accepting favors in return. For 16 years he was employed by Roe Yates and Son, 12 years for Perry Harshman and son. and for the past 24 years worked faithfully for John Warton. His devotion to John, Mary Jane and Carol Rose Warton was very beautiful to see. On Jan. 27, 1901, he was united in marriage to Mary Alice Sutton, who has been his devoted companion for 44 years and constantly cared for him during his failing years . Surviving are his wife, two brothers, George and John Morton, and several nieces and nephews. Four years ago his health began to fail, not permitting him to work at day labor, but he never ceased the art of cheering others. Many will miss his pleasant per­sonality.
Submitted by Delaine Donaldson from the Independent Press, Griggsville IL 26 September 1945

RUSSELL R. MORTON , 78, of rural Pleasant Hill , Ill. , died at 8:55 pm Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1984 at Jacksonville Convalescent Center in Jacksonville , Ill. He had been ill for about two months. Funeral services were held at 1 pm Saturday, Jan. 21, in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill . Wayne Ward was the minister and burial was in the Wells Cemetery in rural Pleasant Hill . The services were held jointly with those for Mr. Morton's son, Darrell C. Morton, who had died about 30 hours earlier. Russell R. Morton was born Sept. 21, 1905 in Pike County , Ill. , a son of Ithamar and Nancy Ralph Morton. Mr. Morton, a retired self-employed farmer, married Kitty Smith on May 7, 1932 in Bowling Green . He was a member of the United Methodist Church . Mr. Morton is survived by a son, George Morton of rural Pittsfield, Ill, three brothers, George Morton of Louisiana, Mo, Milo Morton of Bowling Green and William Morton of Frankford; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Louise Thurman of Vandalia and Mrs. Edna Worthington of Wilamina, Oregon and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; an infant son, Carl; a son Darrell Morton; two brothers, Charles Morton and Elmer Morton; and a sister, Mrs. Rachel Penrod.

FRED A. MOYER - Born 9 Nov 1892, Nebo, Il.; Died 23 Sep 1984, Quincy , Il . (St. Mary's Hosp); Bu: Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Il.; M: Bertha M. Ruyle on 22 Jun 1912, Pittsfield, Il.; Wife preceded on 19 Sep 1956; Resident of Pleasant Hill; Survived by three daughters: Mrs. Opal Hobbs, Mrs. Eyleen Hartsock and Mrs. Clydene Emert, all of Pleasant Hill; 16 grand, 30 great grand and 13 great-great grandchildren.

VELMA (RALPH) MOYERS , 80, of Pleasant Hill died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006, in the Pittsfield Manor where she had made her home for the last 9 months. Velma Mary was born October 23, 1925 to George Lewis and Cuba Rose Harlow Ralph. She was the fifth of six children. Velma was raised in the Pleasant Hill bottoms, attended Mackey School and Pleasant Hill High School . She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church and also attended the Nebo Christian Church. In 1942, she married William H. "Junior" Moyers. While Junior was in the Navy, they lived in Pensacola , Fla. until he was sent overseas. After coming back to Pleasant Hill , they eventually settled in the Black Oak area, up "Six Mile Hollow". Velma and Junior had three children, Bill, Sue, and Shari , and were also instrumental in raising their seven grandchildren. They farmed for more than 50 years and were longtime Dekalb seed corn dealers. In 1983, they moved from the farm to Pleasant Hill . After Junior's passing in 1996, Velma moved to a smaller house in Pleasant Hill .

Velma was a wonderful cook as her neighbors, children, grand children and their friends will testify. Velma also loved to raise flowers, something she inherited from her mother and has passed to her daughters. For 20 years, Velma and Junior spent their winters in Florida with Velma's sisters, Nellie Fish Hazelrigg, Pearl Daniels, and Mildred Ator and her husband, Dean. Many a pinochle game was played in the motor home or on the card table in the dining room in their home on Six Mile. Velma is survived by her three children, Bill of Pleasant Hill, Sue and her husband, Leon Holcomb, or rural Nebo, and Shari and her husband, Kevin Borrowman, of Atlas. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren, Clark Moyers and his wife, Laura, and their son, Seth of rural Pleasant Hill; Karen Hooper and her husband, Bill, and children Emily and Justin of rural Pearl; Jonathon Moyers, attending Culver Stockton College in Canton, Mo; Todd Holcomb and his wife Jennifer, and son, Thorne, of rural Pleasant Hill; Missy Turner of Hull and her sons, Hunter and Gunner, of Pleasant Hill; Grant and Evan Borrowman of Atlas; and nieces and nephews. Velma was a loving, caring person who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents; four sisters, Ethel Robinson, Nellie Fish Hazelrigg, Pearl Daniels and Mildred Ator; and her brother, George Lewis Ralph, Jr. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Ward-Lummis funeral home, Pleasant Hill , by Justin Raulston. Burial followed in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill . Pallbearers were Lonnie Robinson, Greg Ator, Danny Turner, Robb Holcomb, Dean Spann and Dewey Davis. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.

WILLIAM HARRY MOYER , 77, of Barry, was born Oct. 26, 1930, in Quincy, to Harry and Florence (McCleery) Moyer. They preceded him in death. He died Thursday, July 3, 2008, in his home. He married Cleta U. Hill in Pittsfield, Dec. 1, 1951. She survives in Barry. He is also survived by three sons, Marion LeRoy Moyer, of the State of California; William Eugene Moyer, of Hemit, Calif.; and Lowell Dean Moyer of Barry; one daughter, Marsha Gail Shireman of Cave Creek, Ariz.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Bill was a Navy Veteran serving from 1949 to 1950 and spent most of his life as an over the road truck driver. In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking and refinishing antique furniture. He also enjoyed traveling. Visitation was held from 9-10 a.m. Monday, July 7th, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 7th at the Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry. Memorials
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ESTHER (McKee) MULLINEX , Born -10 Jun 1894, Zalma , Mo / Died - 12 Dec 1985, Hannibal , Mo. (Levering Hosp) Daughter of John & Lillie (Stephens) McKee FA: Resident of Hannibal , Mo. ; formerly of Pike Co., Il Survived by three daughters: Mrs. Pauline Degerlia of Mountain Home, Ark., Mrs. Norma Beilsmith of Hannibal, Mo. and Mrs. Fern Schenck of Bettendorf, Iowa; two sons: Woodrow Hammock of Hull and Ray Mullenix of Davenport, Iowa; 14 grand and 21 great grandchildren; a brother: William McKee of Martinsburg; and two sisters: Mrs. Kate Hammock and Mary Ralph, both of Pittsfield. (Murial Miller Cem. Altas IL)

ELLA L. MYERS passed away at her home in Rockport Wednesday night at the age of 72 years. Funeral services will be held at the Rockport Christian church Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock conducted by Rev. John Golden. Burial in Taylor Martin cemetery. She is survived by her husband, James E. Myers, two daughters and five sons.

JOSEPH SAMUEL MYERS died at his home in Rockport last Thursday morning. He was the youngest son of Jacob and Almira Williams Myers, and was born at New Hartford, February 6, 1857. He is the last of the eight children to die. He married Mary Jane McMullen of Rockport June 16, 1876, and they had six children, three of who are deceased. Three are living – Mrs. Mary Hampton and Fred of Quincy, and Harry of Rockport. There are seven grandchildren. The deceased united with the Rockport Christian church, under the preaching of Rev. Maynard, in 1911. He has been a trustee of the church for many years. He was a member of the Rockport I.O.O.F. and M.W.A. Funeral services conducted by Rev. T.J. Keller, were held at the Rockport Christian church, Sunday morning. The church could not accommodate the large crowd of people who gathered. Interment was in Samuel Taylor cemetery under the auspices of the I.O.Q.F. ritualistic work being given by Prof. J.K. Neuman and W.O. Horton. Pall bearers were J.T. Voyles, Mack Ator, J.H. Billings, David Sims, A.D. Sears, and Henry Rupert.
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WANEDA (CROSSMAN) MYERS 72, of Pittsfield, died Monday afternoon at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. She was born July 1, 1935 near Nebo, the daughter of Charles Edward Harvey and Opal Elma Smith Crossman. She married Marion E. Myers, Sr. Dec. 28, 1953 in Pittsfield and he died May 13, 1994. Waneda was employed as a caregiver for the elderly and she enjoyed crocheting, gardening and computer games. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Pittsfield and the Nebo Baptist Church. Her survivors include five children, Marion "Oscar" Myers, Jr. of Mendon, Barb (husband Roger) Buchanan of Pinckney, Mich., Sarah Myers (fiance Gary Fly) of Hannibal, Mo., Bill (wife Pam) Myers of Katy, Texas and Becky (husband Kenny) White of rural Milton; ten grandchildren, Josh Hagen, Chalah Henderson, Jeb Myers, Chelsie Myers, Rusty (wife Gourtney) Buchanan, Joni Buchanan, (husband Wesley) Haskins, Stephanie Myers, Brittany Myers and Gabby (Husband Jamie) Patterson; six great grandchildren; a special friend and companion, Terry Young of Pittsfield; and three sisters, Alberta (husband Marvin) Price of Center, Mo., Leona (husband Henry) Ralph of Rockport and Wanda (husband Jerry) Grammer of Nebo. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Marion E. Myers, Sr., two brothers, Kyle and Neal Crossman; her twin sister in infancy, Vaneda E. Crossman, twin grandchildren, Michael and Michelle Buchanan and a grandson, Gregory White. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 5 at 3 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Jerry Edison. Burial will follow in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Blessing Hospice of Pike County or the charity or organization of the donors choice. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press