Obituaries Pike County IL -- M -- VELMA (HALL) MARINES , 74, of Louisiana, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, at Maple Grove Lodge Nursing Home in Louisiana. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. The Rev. Randall Cone will officiate. Burial will be at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, Ill. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of services Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Marines was born Dec. 7, 1928, in Pleasant Hill, Ill., to Henry A. and Ruby Florence Cordevant Hall. She was married to Peter M. Maharas. He preceded her in death in 1997. Survivors include one cousin, James Yokem of Louisiana; and nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Aloha Eullaee Hall. Mrs. Marines had been a resident of Chicago, Ill., for almost 50 years where she was employed as a waitress. She moved to Louisiana in 1996. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Evangelistic Outreach in Louisiana, in care of the funeral home. JEROME C. MARTIN , 71, of Pleasant Hill, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Jerome was born Sept. 30, 1936 near Belleview to Ervin Clark and Nana Mae Stewart Martin. He married Phyllis Jean Hamann Nov. 15, 1957 in Mexico, Mo. and they celebrated their 50th anniversary last November. Jerome retired from the Dundee Cement Co. in Clarksville, Mo. in 1997 and for the past 11 years he was a truck driver for Area Supply, Inc. in Pleasant Hill. He served the Pleasant Hill community in many different ways, as a village trustee for 23 years, as a member of the Pleasant Hill Fire Department for 36 years, and as a volunteer E.M.T. for 18 years. He enjoyed craftwork and camping and was a long time member of the Mozier Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis J. Martin of Pleasant Hill; two daughters, Jeannie (Robert) Hierman of Brimfield, and Terri (Ken) Simpkin of Pleasant Hill; eight grandchildren, Shannon Smith of Pleasant Hill, Megan Galloway of Pleasant Hill, Stacy Galloway of Sacramento, Calif.; Nicole Heirman of Peoria Heights, Jason Heirman of Huntington Beach, Calif. and Justin, Rhily and Dilon Simpkin, all of Pleasant Hill; also three great-granddaughters, Taylor Heirman, Jadyn Hartsock and Gracie Blackwell, three brothers, Carl Martin of Nebo, Fred Martin of Loraine and Sam Martin of Quincy; four sisters, Elizabeth Smith of Quincy, Carolyn Summers of Quincy, Lillian Hannel of Pleasant Hill and Sharon Campbell of Hardin. Jerome was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Jerry Martin and by two daughters, Robin Martin and Candy Martin Bailey. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Justin Raulston and Bro. Don Hannel. Burial will follow at the Nebo Cemetery. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday evening from 5 - 8 p.m. a t the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Jerome Martin Memorial Fund. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements. Contributed by Billie Browning MARY E. (SHAFER) McADAMS , 77 years, of Jacksonville, IL died Sunday, November 5, 2006 at her residence. She was born March 1, 1929 in Milton, IL; the daughter of Edward and Dora York Shafer. She married John D. McAdams on March 12, 1947 at the Christian Church in Pittsfield, IL and he preceded in death on March 26, 1997. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Hamilton (husband, Dick) of Sherman; five sons, John William McAdams (wife, Karen) of Edwardsville, Michael McAdams (wife, Barb) of Colorado Springs, CO, Randall McAdams (wife, Connie) of Pittsfield, Steve McAdams (wife, Jean) of Green Valley, and John Dennis McAdams of Springfield; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two brothers, Daryl Shafer (wife, Alma) of North Carolina and Myron "Buster" Shafer of Decatur; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Paul Shafer; and two sisters, Betty Doolin and Earlene Finley. Mrs. McAdams graduated from Griggsville High School and was employed for 26 years by Jacksonville School District 117 in the Jonathan Turner Junior High School Cafeteria. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, November 9, 2006 at Smith Cemetery, north of Milton, IL. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at the Gillham-Buchanan Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com . Source: Juanita Lowrance - Find-A-Grave RUBY E. (TALKINGTON) McCOTTER , 81, of Pearl died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002, at Pittsfield Health Care Center. She was born Dec. 15, 1921, in Hilleview, the daughter of Cecil and Hazel Hobbs Talkington. She married James M. Booth. She later married Donald H. McCotter; he died in 1995. Mrs. McCotter was a homemaker. Survivors: two sons, James D. Booth of Kansas City, Mo., and Kenneth H. Booth of Baylis; two daughters, Patsy J. Hubbs of Springfield and Sandra K. Westfall of Baylis; 18 grandchildren, including Kenny Booth, who was raised in the home; and a sister, Doris Kappel of Brighton. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Pond Cemetery in Pearl, the Rev. William Ramsey officiating. Hanks-Gubser Funeral Home in Pearl is in charge of arrangements. RAYMOND H. McDADE , 64, of Winchester, died Saturday Feb. 23, 2008 at his home. He was born May 20, 1943 in Winchester to the late James Howard and Daisy Bratsch McDade. He married Carolyn Ann Daniels Jan. 21, 1964 in Winchester. She preceded him in death Dec. 8, 1999. He married Linda Marquez Daniels June 10, 2000 in Winchester, and she survives at home. Also surviving are his three sons, Raymond (wife Connie) McDade Jr. of Sikeston, Mo., James E. (wife Tracy) McDade of Barry and Harold (wife Lisa) McDade of Jacksonville; two step daughters, Lisa Daniels and Jenny (husband Carter) McEuen, both of Pearl; and 11 grandchildren, Jamie, Raymond III, Earl, Daisy, Matt, Justin, Courtney, Will, Andrew, Austin and Hunter. Also preceding him in death were two infant sisters. Mr. McDade attended Winchester schools; he was trained as a Combat Engineer in the US Army as a Specialist 5 in Germany. He was employed with Freesen Inc. retiring after 31 years as a heavy equipment mechanic. He was a member of the Operating Engineers local 965. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed watching football, NASCAR, and going to the rodeo. He also liked to fish and work in his yard and garden. He was especially fond of spending time with his grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 am today, Wednesday Feb. 27, at the Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester. Burial will be in Green Pond Cemetery near Pearl where military rites will be conducted. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 26 at the funeral home where the family met with friends from 4 until 8 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the Winchester EMS. MARY LOUISE (MALONEY) McGINNIS , 91, of Jacksonville, died Thursday, July 24, 2008, at Barton W. Stone Home in Jacksonville. She was born Aug. 18, 1916, in Berdan, to Edward and Louise Baltz Maloney. She married Albert Edward McGinnis June 15, 1938, in Jacksonville, and he preceded her in death Dec. 2, 2006. She is survived by one daughter, Connie (husband, Gerald) Eskoff of Frankfort; two sons, Mike (wife, Carol) McGinnis of Millstadt and Pat (wife, Kathi) McGinnis of Godfrey; six grandchildren, Kelly McGinnis, Brendan McGinnis, Sean McGinnis, Brent Eskoff, Brian Eskoff, and Amy Garrett; four great-grand­children, and vne brother, Vincent Maloney of St. Charles. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Clement Maloney, Robert Maloney, and Frank Maloney (surviving wife, Vera of Spring Valley), and two sisters, Rosemary Welch and Kay McGinnis. Mrs. McGinnis was Executive Director of Illinois Prairie Girl Scout Council in Jacksonville, prior to retirement. She was a member of Church of Our Saviour, Altrusa, Morgan County Garden Club, Audubon Society, and was a longtime volunteer at Passavant Hospital. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Funeral. Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at Church of Our Saviour, with burial at St. John's Cemetery in Carrollton. Family met friends from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Williamson Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Routt Catholic High School. Contributed by Billie Browning JENNIE McMAHON - Again we are called upon to chronicle the ravages of the fell destroyer who is so con-stantly depleting our ranks, and bearing away to the embrace of the grave, in the pale-nationed city of the dead, our hearts dearest treasures. He has laid his hand now upon one who was known only to be honored and loved; a faithful friend, a loving, dutiful wife, an indulgent yet true mother; a devoted Christian. She held a place among us peculiarly her own, which cannot be filled by another, and she leaves behind her a blessed memory, as a heritage of joy, to all who loved her, especially comforting in the home so lately filled with her presence and noble spirit. For nearly three years she was the loved wife of Mr. L. W. McMahan, filling with rare tact the difficult position of mother to his two little-girls, now a second time orphaned, and with equal grace that of wife to an indulgent and loving husband. Mrs. McMahan has been for years an active, working Christian; first as a member of the Congregational church, where she was an inspiration in the choir, a successful teacher in the Sunday school, and an earnest helper in all church work. After her mar­riage to Mr. McMahan she united with the Baptist church, of which he was a member, and immediately identified herself with all its interests, being always at her post, one of the faithful few, a veritable pillar in the house of the Lord. She died of scirrhus can­cer, which first made its appearance some time last March, and though at first not clearly understood, yet in a few weeks af­forded grave apprehensions, and soon settled convictions as to its character. The ravages of the disease were rapid and painful in the extreme, especially toward the last, when it was necessary to resort to opiates constantly. Her death took place as the bell was striking 12 on Friday night, Dec. 15, 1882, aged 42 years, 21 days . Her two sons, Elden and Edgar Clough, now living in Springfield, had visited her during her illness, and who were in attendance upon the funeral, bear testi­mony to her precious memory, and rise up to call her blessed. Her sister, Mrs. Lucy Thatcher, was with her during the last of her stay upon earth, and together with loved ones and friends did everything that human hand could do for her comfort. Her aged mother, Mrs. Petrie, from whom she had never been parted, with a mother's love and tact, waited upon her to the last, and now broken in health, is almost crushed by her loss. The sympathies of the entire commu­nity are with her and the entire family it their severe affliction. Mrs. McMahan had been very anxious to get well and with renewed zeal continue her work for the blessed Master. She felt keenly her deprivation in not being able to attend the special meetings in which so many have leaned to love HER Savior — some 10 of her own S. S. class being of the number—but when it became evident that her desire wan not to be granted, she turned calmly and trustingly to God and said, "Thy will be done." The comforting power of religion was specially realized in her experience, and faith triumphed wonderfully. "He doeth all things well, He never makes a mistake,” she would say, and then in confident, earn­est prayer commend her loved ones to God. The funeral, which was very largely attended, was held on Sunday afternoon in the Baptist church. The choir was composed of those with whom she had been accustomed to sing. The sermon was preached by the pastor of the church from the words, “ For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” He was assisted in the service by Revs. S.M. Wilcox, of the Congregational church, and J. A. Kumler, of the Methodist church. She was laid to rest in our beautiful cemetery beside the wife of her husband’s early years, and has now gone to join the great choir above, where her voice, which we all loved so to hear so well on earth, sings with new pathos and rapture the “Song of Moses and the Lamb;” “Satisfied” now that she has “awaked in His likeness.” R. L. O MARY (COLLINS) McMULLEN - 82, of rural Rockport, Ill., died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at her home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. McMullen was born Jan. 15, 1922, in Hawk Point to William and Lida Smith Collins. She married Richard Calvin McMullen on Nov. 22, 1953, in Biloxi, Miss. He survives. Also surviving are one son, Donald McMullen of Atlas, Ill.; one daughter, Paula Elledge of Louisiana; two grandsons, Ryan Elledge of St. Peters and Michael McMullen of Warrenton; two great-grandsons, Dylan Elledge and Isaac McMullen; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil Collins and Merle Collins; and one sister, Beulah Sitton. Mrs. McMullen worked in the office at Stark Brothers Nursery in Louisiana for 14 years and had always helped with the farm work at home. JOHN McTUCKER - The friends of Mr. John McTucker of Barry, Ill., will regret to learn that he met with an untimely death on last Tuesday. When about to step on the cars at Kinderhook, his foot slipped and he fell beneath, the wheels severing his head from his body, and thus separated, his remains were conveyed to his bereaved family. Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - The Quincy Whig Saturday November 6, 1849 page 4 ALMIRA (LEINWEBER) MENKE , 91, of Hannibal, died at 10:32 p.m. May 24, 2000, at Luther Manor Nursing Home in Hannibal. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 27, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Louisiana. The Rev. Randy VanMehren will officiate. Burial will be at Grandview Burial Park in Hannibal. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the church. Mrs. Menke was born Nov. 28, 1908, in Havana, Ill., to John and Elizabeth Leinweber. She was married to Harold Menke on Feb. 28, 1931, in Havana. He preceded her in death March 18, 1959. Survivors include one daughter, JoAnna Taylor of Davenport, Fla.; one son, Carroll Menke of Pleasant Hill, Ill.; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Richard Taylor Jr., and one brother, Melvin Leinweber. Mrs. Menke had been a school teacher and homemaker in the Rockport, Ill., area for a number of years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Louisiana. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, in care of Collier Funeral Home, Louisiana. ELAINE MEYER , 76, of Hannibal, Mo. and formerly of Hull, died Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Luther Manor Nursing Center in Hannibal. Graveside services and burial was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, at Kinderhook Cemetery in Kinderhook. Rev. Tim Goodman officiated. The James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal is in charge of arrangements. The family will have a private visitation. Miss Meyer was born Nov. 29, 1931, in Kinderhook to Bernard Leon and Marie Adkins Meyer, and was raised on the family farm south of Hull. Survivors include two brothers, Elmo Meyer and wife Lois, and Dale Meyer and wife Dee, all of Hull. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Pauline Meyer Snyder, and brother-in-law L.R. "Jake" Snyder. Miss Meyer attended a country school near Hull, Hull High School, and graduated from Hannibal High School in 1949. She graduated from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville, Mo. in 1953. She was an educator who taught for nearly forty years. She began her teaching career at Payson and West Pike High Schools in Illinois, and continued in San Francisco, California; Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii; and Aschaffenburg, Hanau, and Frankfurt, Germany. She retired in 1995 after thirty- one years of teaching with the United States Department of Defense Dependent Schools, then returned to Hannibal, Missouri. Miss Meyer loved to travel and did so all over the United States, Europe, Asia and especially loved her safaris in Africa. She loved to spend time with her nieces and nephews and entertain them. She was a dedicated St. Louis Cardinal fan and liked to research genealogy. Memorial contributions can be made to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation or to an organization of the donor's choice. Pallbearers are Jeff Snyder, Paula Snyder, Paulette Hansen, Rick Hansen, Lance Meyer, Shawn Meyer, Scott Meyer, and Nicole Meyer. Honorary pallbearers are Scarlett Meyer, Landon Meyer, Dustin Meyer, Karri Meyer, Whitney Meyer, Krystal Meyer, Kody Meyer, Crystal Lucero, Myra Hansen, and Julia Hansen Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press MAXINE (MARTIN) MINOR , 76, of Louisiana, died Monday, March 6, 2006, at the St. Joseph Health Care Center in St. Charles. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 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. today at the funeral home. Mrs. Minor was born July 7, 1929, in Calhoun County, Ill., to Joseph and Flossie Gates Martin. She married George Ellis Minor on Feb. 22, 1954, in Louisiana. He preceded her in death Jan. 9, 2002. She is survived by two sons, Lynn Minor and wife, Kimberly, of Sullivan, and Russell Minor and wife, Pamela, of Hazelwood; one daughter, Linda Rogers and husband, Tom, of St. Peters; one stepson, Larry Minor and wife, Linda, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; one sister, Geraldine Freeman of Pleasant Hill, Ill.; one brother, Russell Martin and wife, Ann, of Wenona, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. DAVID MIRFIELD was born in Neisburough, England, May 17, 1825, and came to this country in May, 1849. He landed in New Orleans and came direct to this county, where he has since resided. he was married to Mary E. George, May 21, 1850, who died. Jan. 22,1860. He was married to his present wife, Caroline White, Feb. 24, 1861. His neighbors say of him that by steady, application to his trade and good manage­ment he acquired a comfortable fortune. His death occurred April 9, 1891, at 66 years of age. He leaves one son and three daughters and a widow to mourn his loss. One son and one daughter have preceded him into the eternal world Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook CLAUDE (CRAIGMILES) MOLDOVAN , 95, of Hannibal and formerly of Pleasant Hill, Ill., and Brooklyn, N.Y., died at midnight Aug. 1, 1999, at BethHaven Nursing Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. The Rev. Paul White will officiate. Burial will be at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Mrs. Moldovan was born Sept. 19, 1903, in Pleasant Hill to William Henry and Margaret Daisy Briscoe Craigmiles. She was married to Joseph Moldovan on July 11, 1947. He preceded her in death in 1967. Survivors include one adopted sister, Genevieve Girmail of West Palm Beach, Fla.; one nephew, William H. Craigmiles of Hannibal; two nieces, Laura Jane Esther of Joplin and Marilyn Thomas of Leawood, Kan.; and 10 great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Dr. Lawrence William Craigmiles; and one sister, Maude M. (Ted) Craigmiles. Mrs. Moldovan was associated in business with her father at the W.H. Craigmiles and Daughter store in Pleasant Hill. Later she was a buyer for Brooks Brothers clothing stores in Chicago and New York. She and her husband established Jo Jo's Fried Chicken in West Palm Beach, Fla. She returned to Pleasant Hill in 1972. Mrs. Moldovan was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, where she had taught Sunday school as a young woman and since returning to Pleasant Hill had been a member of the Gleaners Sunday school class. She was a 50-year member of the Pittsfield Chapter No. 195 Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Moldovan was a 1927 graduate of MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Ill., with a bachelor of arts degree in art. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church or the charity of the donor's choice. Smith Funeral Home in Hannibal is in charge of arrangements. JOHN CORYDON MOON president of the Landis Machine Co. and former carriage manufacturer, died early today of arterio-sclerosis at his home, Westmoreland place. Mr. Moon, who was 80 years old, had been ill since last August, when he suffered an attack while attending the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. Always in business forhimself, Mr. Moon started as a photographer at Barry Ill. He later bought and sold buggies there and operated a livery business. In 1882, with his brother, Joseph W. Moon, who later became an automobile manufacturer, he organized the Moon Bros. Carriage Co. for the wholesale manufacture of carriages. Mr. Moon, wo never owned any stock in the Moon Motor Car Co. continued the carriage business after his brother went into automobile manufacturing. The carriage concern was disolved about two years ago. At the time of his death, Mr. Moon was also president of the Mutual Wheel Co. of Moline, Ill. A concern formed by several carriage manufacturers. He was former president of the Moon-Hopkins Billing Machine Co., which was purchased by the Burroughs Adding Machine Co. in 1921, and moved to the Burroughs factory in Detroit. The Landis Co. makes shoe-repair machinery. Born in Brown County, Ohio, he was educated in Ohio public schools. He was married in 1880 to Miss Lelia M. Davis of Barry. She died in 1927. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Maude M. Lee, who resides at the Westmoreland address, and three sisters, Mrs. Alfred Moberly of St. Louis, Mrs. Thomas Coffman of Barry and mrs. Martha Matthews of Buford Ohio. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with interment in a family mausoleum in Bellefontaine Cemetery. Contributed by Corinne Palko LEILA (DAVIS) MOON , 72, wife of John C. Moon, and former Barry woman, died at her home in St. Louis, Missouri, after a few days illness of pneumonia. Leila May Davis, daughter of Samuel and Clara Davis, was born May 1, 1854, and she grew to beautiful womanhood and on January 1, 1880, was united in marriage to J. C. Moon of Cincinnati, Ohio and to this union one daughter, Mrs. Maude Lee, was born. Mrs. Lee was her mother’s constant companion for the past six years. In 1882 the family moved to St. Louis, where Mr. Moon engaged in business and where they have since resided. Contributed by Margaret Rutledge OPAL (BOOTS) MOTLEY , was born on April 12, 1918 at Summer Hill, Ill to John and Bertha Howell Boots and she left her earthly body and became a guardian angel on Dec. 5, 2005 at Illini community Hospital in Pittsfield surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, Ill conducted by Rev. Howard Sallee. Burial was at the Samuel Taylor Cemetery at Rockport, Ill. She married G. Earl Motley on April 28, 1936 in Pittsfield, Ill. She worked as a cook at the Rockport School and had also been employed by Stark Brothers Nursery and Davis-Cleaver. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, birthday club, sewing, singing, music, reading, quilting, genealogy, visiting at the nursing home and she wrote beautiful poetry. She was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Motley was a member of the New Canton United Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Martin of Liberty, Ill and Sharon Gates and husband, Bob of New Canton, Ill; a daughter-in-law, Etta Motley of Rockport, Ill; a son, Doug Motley and wife, Carolyn of Bowling Green; two sisters, Frances “Nan” Buchanan of Frankford and Mary Conner of Louisiana; a brother, Donald Boots and wife, Evelyn of Van Buren; and 12 grandchildren, Mark Martin and wife, Kim of Delores, Colo., Teresa Harbison and Susan Martin, both of Liberty, Ill, Brad Motley and wife Becca, Bill Motley and Rhonda Hanson and husband Justin, all of Rockport, Ill, Eileen Brush of Orrick, Rob Gates and wife, Jan of New Canton, Ill, Shelly Syrels of Barry, Ill, Rodney Motley and wife, Rita and Chris Motley, all of bowling Green, and Gina Motley of Elsberry. She is also survived by 23 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Motley was preceded in death by her husband, G. Earl Motley on Feb. 16, 1991; three sisters, Susie Grimsley, Maxine Cole and Lena Daniels; three brothers, Walter, Loyd and Leslie boots; a son, Kenneth Motley, a son-in-law, Gilbert Martin, two grandsons, Marvin Harbison and Kevin “Red” Syrcle’ and one great-grandson, Shawn Harbison. Casket bearers were Mark Martin, Brad Motley, Bill Motley, Justin Hanson, Rob Gates, Rodney Motley, and Jamie Martin. Honorary bearers were Andy Harbison, Joe Harbison, Alex Harbison, Jonathan Hanson, Shane Sutton and Tim Barker. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Canton United Methodist Church Building Fund or the Samuel Taylor Cemetery. Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas PRISCILLA MURPHY , 77, passed away Aug. 19, 2008 at her home in Liberty, MO. Priscilla was born on June 12, 1931 in Barry, the daughter of Eugene & Edna Bowers. She married Lloyd Murphy on Dec. 15, 1948. She was a nurse for many years working at several hospi­tals in the Kansas City area, end­ing at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, MO, in 1984. She was an avid book reader, loved crochet­ing, fishing, and collecting things. Priscilla was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd in 1977, son DeWayne in 1995, and son Christopher in 2005. Survivors include sons, Steven (Gloria), and Brian (Janice) both of Liberty, MO; daughter-in-law, Sherri (Jeff) Power also of Liberty, MO; broth­er, Keith (Mary) Bowers of Birmingham, AL; grandchildren, Angela (Ron), Steven II, Dakota, Shawnna, Nicole, Christopher, Schrildia; and 13 great-grand­children; and many nieces and nephews.. Visitation was Sun. from 2 to 4 p.m. Services were Mon. at 11 a.m. at Church Archer Pasley Liberty, MO. 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