FRED PARKER Died at his home in New London, Mo., Tuesday, April 17th, 1907, from a complica­tion of diseases, J. Fred Parker, aged 49 years. Mr. Parker has been in poor health for a number of years, and about a year ago was obliged to give up the active management of his drug business. Last summer his disease assumed such a serious form that his physicians could give him no hope for recovery, and an­nounced as their opinion that the end was near. But under a change of treat­ment prescribed by Dr. Geo. Baxter of Chicago, he rallied and soon showed a decided improvement, and for the past few months had been able to go to his store every day, and his condition seemed to warrant a hope for many years of life. It was however a false hope, and two weeks ago he was seized with a severe chill, since which time he was confined to his bed till the end came Tuesday noon. Mr. Parker was the oldest son of Col. E. S. Parker, and was born on the old home farm east of Griggsville, June 30th, 1857. He was married to Miss Mary E Baxter, daughter of Mr. E. W. Baxter, May 18th, 1882. For several years be was employed as a salesman with Baxter & Pratt and in the drug store of his uncle Thos. Parker. Seventeen years ago he moved to New London, Mo , and opened a drug store, in which business he has been success­fully engaged until his death. Fred, as his friends all knew him, was a man of that genial, happy disposition that wins friendship; generous and kind­hearted, all who knew him were his friends. He is survived by his widow, three sons, Ray, Harvey and Henry, and one daughter Helen. Two children pre­ceded him to the better land. The funeral will take place Thursday at 3 p. m. from his late residence. In­terment will be made in the city ceme­tery at New London. Friends here who may wish to attend the funeral can take the west bound morning train and return on the evening train.
Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook

JAMES WILBUR PARKER was born at Griggsville, Ill., Aug. 16, 1865 and died in the same place Jan. 5, 1892, aged 26 years, 4 months, and 20 days. He was married to Miss Anna Anthony Oct. 9, 1884, who, with two little children, mourns his early death. Mr. Parker was one of our quiet, inoffensive citizens. His kindly, generous nature made him many true friends. A large congrega­tion was in attendance at his funeral, although the day was the worst of the season. The services took place Wedn­esday last at the Methodist church, Rev. J. F. Wohlfarth officiating.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

LOUIS W. PARKER - Our citizens were shocked this morning when the word passed around that Louis W. Parker, a life- long resident of Griggsville, had passed away. Mr. Parker has been in very poor health for more than a year, but he kept right on attending to business and getting around as usual, though it was known to many that he was far from a well man. Walking was difficult for him, owing to its causing him shortness of breath. But was not a man to trouble others with his ill-health, rarely complaining although he was doubtless a great sufferer. Heart trouble was the cause. He was up town yesterday and around his usual stopping places, but we have heard the remark this morning that those who saw him remarked that getting around seemed more of a burden to him than usual. This morning he was not able to get around much and with little warning passed peacefully away at his home. Mr. Parker has been engaged in the undertaking business a number of years, and few were as well or better fitted to this occupation than he. Kind, sympathetic, genteel, a gentleman in every sense of the word, his assistance in the home in the dark hours of sadness was a comfort and solice to those bereaved. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Alice Harshman a Mrs. Lois Dunham, besides other relatives. He was a member of the A. F. & A. M., the I. O. O. F. and several of fraternal organizations. At the time of our going to press we have not heard of funeral arrangements having been made. More complete mention of this honored citizen will be published in our next edition.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

ISABELLA PATTERSON occurred at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Henry Digby, at 5:30 o'clock Sunday evening of bronchial asthma. A short funeral service was held on Monday evening at the residence of Simeon Fitch, after which her remains were conveyed to the depot and forwarded on the night train west to St. Louis, the home of her husband, for interment. Mr. Digby and wife accompanied the body.... She was a comparative stranger here....
The Barry Adage Newspaper, Friday, March 11, 1881:

EDWIN PEECHER , 89, of Tuscola, died Friday, June 20, 2008, at the Tuscola Healthcare Center, Tuscola,. Funeral Services were held at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 22, at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main St., Tuscola, with Rev. Kenneth Roedder officiating. Visitation was held from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home. Burial was in Tuscola Township Cemetery with military graveside rites accorded. Mr. Peecher was born Jan. 14, 1919 in Atlas to James and Rena Howland Peecher. He married Lenora G. Oliver in Shelbyville, Ky. Sept. 8, 1945. In 1953, he was preceded in death by their daughter: Pamela, five years of age. He is also preceded in death by his Sisters: Olive and Elizabeth and his Brothers: Fred, Walter and Maurice. Surviving are his wife and daughters, Adella Sefrhans and William of Cherry Valley, Cynthia Baer and Greg of Tuscola; Cynthia's sons, Brandon T. Lust of Tuscola and Charles T. Lust and his wife, Shelly, of Collinsville; and a great-grandson, Thomas Oliver Lust. He is also survived by his sister, Lola Peecher of Tuscola and brothers, Donald Peecher of Tuscola and Lawrence Peecher of Redmond, Wash. Mr. Peecher was a U.S. Army Veteran, who served at Guadalcanal and other stations in the Pacific Theatre. Sgt. Peecher met his wife, Pfc. Lenora Oliver, at Fort Knox, Ky., where she was stationed on active duty in the U.S. Women's Army Corps. After being discharged, Edwin and Lenora lived in Louisiana, Mo., where he worked for Stark Brothers Nursery for 5 years until he found a job at the Bureau of Mines as an operator making gas from coal. After the closing of that plant, he was one of the first operating engineers hired at the National Petro Chemical Company in Tuscola. He moved his family from Missouri to Arcola in 1954 and has resided in Tuscola since 1957. He retired from Quantum in 1982 and since then devoted his time to his greatest loves, his family, especially taking his grandsons fishing in Minnesota. He was an avid college basketball fan and a dedicated gardener.
Contributed by Billie Browning

FRED PEECHER - October 5, 1915 Atlas IL - February 14, 2008 Anaheim, California
Service Fri. February 22, 2008 1:00 PM Covenant Presbyterian Church Orange, California
Officiant Pastor Stan Van Den Berg - Interment Loma Vista Memorial Park Fullerton, CA
Contributed by Billie Browning

JAMES W. PEECHER , 89, of Rockport, died in his home a 5 Monday afternoon, July 15, 1963. Mr. Peecher was born in Pike County , August 17, 1873, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Peecher. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Rena; six son, Walter, Donald and Morris of Rockport, Edwin of Tuscola, Lawrence of the state of Washington and Fred of Los Angeles, Calif., a daughter, Miss Lola Peecher of Rockport, and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 in Sutter funeral home in Pittsfield , with the Rev. Kent Sanderson officiating. Burial will be in Summer Hill cemetery.

GLEN PENCE , age 25, of Barry was drowned off the coast of Africa a few days ago according to advises received by his father, a rural mail carrier out of Barry post office. Young Pence was in the Marines during the world war and saw active service. After his discharge from the service he entered the Merchant Marine. There are few particulars, except that he was rowing ashore when the accident that cost him his life happened. Young Pence was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pence of Barry and grew up in that community. He was a graduate of the Barry High School, class of 1917. During his service in the Marines he qualified as an expert wireless operator. He was second engineer on an American vessel and had visited in Barry last summer. He is survived by his parents and one brother, Max Pence. (Contributed by Mindy Doellman from the Pike County Times December 2, 1927)

A cablegram from the American Consul in Africa to Mrs. Eunice Pence, in this city, late Wednesday evening conveyed the news of the death of her son, Glenn J. Pence. According to the message he was drowned off the coast of South Africa and his body was recovered but no further details were given. Glenn Pence was born at Barry Illinois, October 4, 1898, a son of Charles and Eunice Pence. He grew to young manhood in this city and graduated from Barry High school with the class of 1917. Soon after the United States entered the World War Glenn J. Pence, Walter E. Hess and Henry E. Wendorff, all Barry boys, and pals, enlisted in the United States Navy and were stationed at the Great Lakes for some months. Glen Pence’s body will be brought back from South Africa to his old home town, where he is loved and honored. It will necessarily be some time before his remains arrive here for burial and relatives and friends are doing all they can to lighten the load of grief his death has brought to Charles and Eunice Pence.
Contributed by Margart Rutledge (undated newspaper clipping page 54)

JOHN PENCE - There was a sad and pathetic scene on a Missouri Pacific train last Monday night. An old man named John Pence and wife, of Barry, Illinois had been to Kansas to visit a son and on their way home, after the train had past Warrensburg, the old man was taken quite ill, and Col. Crittenden and a couple of other gentlemen on the train went to his assistance and did what they could for him, but they soon saw that death was nigh. When Col. Crittenden informed the aged wife that her husband would soon die, she knelt down in the car and offered an eloquent and pathetic prayer, during which time the chains of death prevailed and there were no dry eyes. The old man, who was 77 years of age, died in about a half hour, and the remains were taken off at Sedalia, placed in a coffin and passed through here Tuesday, enroute to Barry (Monroe City, MO)
Contributed by Mindy Doellman from the Barry Adage July 9, 1880

AMELIA MYRTLE (BROKAW) PETTY daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brokaw was born June 8, 1882 and died Wednesday, November 27, 1963. She had been a member of the Methodist church many years. On April 6, 1905, she was married to Warren Petty who died April 28, 1944. An infant also preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Alfred Petty of Gary , Ind. , two daughters, Mrs. Tom (Nora D.) Jones of Rockport and Mrs. G. (Hildah) Neumann of Louisiana, Mo., three brothers, Sherman Brokaw of St. Charles, Mo., Z. M. Brokaw and M. J. Brokaw of Oakland, California, and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Petty operated a general store in Rockport for a number of years. Funeral services were held at the Rockport Methodist Church , Friday afternoon at 2, the Rev. Dean Benton officiating. Mrs. James H. Pratt sang, accompanied by Mrs. L. O. Gay. Casket escorts were: Bill Stout, Richard (Dick) Crim, L. E. Garner, Bill Harpole, Wm. (Bud) Blackledge and Archie Wells. Interment was in the Samuel Taylor Cemetery . Those who attended from out of town were: Mrs. Marion Walton and Mrs. Ruth Wise of Quincy; Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Brokaw, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brokaw, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brokaw and Herbert Brokaw of St. Charles, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. G. Neumann and family of Louisiana, Mo.; Elijah Petty of Barry; Mrs. Georgia Mosley and daughter, Mrs. Dunker of Hull; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Grady of Kinderhook; Alfred Petty of Gary, Indiana; Mrs. Earl Kendrick of New Canton.

DELBERT LEROY PHILLIPS , 48, of Capac, Mich., formerly of Fieldon died at 8 pm Tuesday in Lapeer, Mich., following an automobile accident. He had been a schoolteacher in Fieldon and Utica, Mich., and was born in Hamburg, a son of Armpstead and Margaret (Hannel) Phillips of Jerseyville. In addition to his parents, surviving are his wife, the former Doris Cope; two sons, Delber, Jr. of Summerfield, Florida, and Derick of Wayne, Mich.; two Daughters, Jessie Aguinaga of Imlay City, Mich., and Kristy at home, six grandchildren; three Brothers, Allen of Taylorville, and James and Simion, both of Jerseyville; and one Sister, Shirley Morrow of Rockport. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 pm Monday at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where services will be conducted at 1 pm Tuesday with the Rev. V. Clay Noah, Jr. Officiating. Burial will be in the Fieldon cemetery.

Obit #2 - Former Fieldon Resident Delbert Leroy Phillips sr, 48, of Capac, Mich., died 24 December 1986 in an automobile accident at Imlay City, Mich. He was born in Hamburg to S. Armpstead and Margaret (Hannel) Phillips. He was a teacher in the Utica Michigan school system and had taught in the Unit 100 School District in Fieldon. Survivors include his wife, Doris Jean (Cope) Phillips of Capac; Sons Delbert L. Jr. of Summerfield, Florida, and Dereck Wayne at home; daughters Jessie Ann Aguinago of Imlay City and Kristy Lynette at home; parents S. Armpstead and Margaret Phillips; brothers Allen of Taylorville and James and Simmeon , both of Jerseyville; sister Shirley Morrow of Rockport; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brother Ronald. Visitation was 28 December at Utica, Mich., and December 30 at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville. The funeral was 31 December with the Rev. V. Clay Noah officiating. Burial was in the Fieldon cemetery.

EDWARD M. PHILLIPS - The funeral services of Mr. E. M. Phillips. One of the oldest residents was conducted at his late home Friday afternoon, May 10th at 2 o'clock. He was born Dec. 22, 1820 and therefore over 80 years of age. He was married in 1852 to Elizabeth Nesbett, who died about 14 years ago. Mr. Phillips moved from Kentucky to this state when eight years of age and has been here ever since. He had a remarkable memory and could give dates of the principal events of his experience with accuracy. A few weeks ago, the Press published a very interesting article from him describing many leading events in the history of this vicinity. At the same time, an excellent picture of him was printed as a supplement. Very early to life, he united with the Methodist Episcopal church and remains a faithful and consistent member until his death Wednesday morning, May 8th 1891. Six of his nine children are living. He was buried at Bethel beside his wife. Together they now enjoy the mansion prepared for them.
From the website of Gene Clark / World Connect (Edward Philips is not listed in the cemetery book for Bethel Cemetery - must be unmarked grave)

ELIZABETH (NESBITT) PHILLIPS was born in Bath county, Kentucky, on the 27th day of Nov., 1830. She came t this State and settled with her parents in this Township in the year, 1851. She was married to Edward M. Phillips, on the 4th day of Mar. 1852. To them were born nine children, of whom six: three sons and three daughters still survive her—three having died in infancy. She united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in the year 1857, and has always lived a consistent Christian life from that time until her death. She died on the 6th day of May 1887, aged 56 years 5 months and 19 days. Her funeral was preached at the family residence, Sunday May 8, at 1:30, p. m., by Rev. W F. T. Spruill, after which the remains were taken to Bethel cemetery for burial. A large concourse of friends were present at the services at the house and at the cemetery.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

FRANCIS A. PHILLIPS was born in Clark county, KY, Dec. 12, 1824. Emigrated to Griggsville Oct. 22, 1828 where he was married to Mary Elliott March 29, 1849. Enlisted in the Civil War Feb. 11, 1864 as a volunteer in the 73rd Regiment Co H IL Inf. and was transferred to 44th IL Inf. June 1865. United with the M.E. Church Dec. 1851. After the close of the war he lived on his farm four miles south of Griggsville where he died Jan. 12, 1898. He leaves a wife, four children and two brothers to mourn his loss. Mr. Phillips was buried in the Bethel cemetery, the funeral being conducted by the pastor, Rev. N. English, assisted by the members of his Post. During the funeral services his casket was spread with the beautiful silk flag which was given to his company when they went to the front. Within its sacred folds is recorded the names of those of the company who have died and in the nature of things it cannot be a great many years hence before the roster will be complete.
Found in the 1984 Spring issue of "A Peek at Pike"
Military Honors

RONALD L. PHILLIPS , Funeral services were held 29 May (1976) for Ronald L. Phillips, 34, of 703 Wabash St., Jerseyville. Rev. Everett Chambers officiated and burial was in Oak Grove cemetery. He was born 13 September 1941 in Fieldon, the son of Armpstead and Margaret Hannel Phillips. He served with the United States Air Force during Vietnam as an air controller. He died at 5:30 pm 26 May at John Cochran hospital where he had been a patient for five months. He is survived by his parents, four brothers, Leroy of Mozier, Allen of Morrisonville and James and Simmeon of Jerseyville; a sister, Mrs. Gary (Shirley) Morrow of Rockport; his grandmother, Mrs. Amanda Reed of Moberly, Missouri, and six nieces and six nephews.

JOHN PICKUP , a resident of this city for over fifty years, died very suddenly at the family home north of town last Friday morning at 4 o'clock. Mr. Pickup had been in his usual state of health on retiring the night before. When Mrs. Pickup awakened on Friday morning she found him in an unconscious condition and his death occurred within a few minutes. An inquest was held over the remains and the jury returned a verdict that death was caused from apoplexy.

Mr. Pickup was born in Aldon, England, on April 9, 1851, and was 66 years, 3 months and 11 days of age. When only nine years old he came across the ocean with his parents, the trip on the water lasting six weeks and five days. On December 30, 1874, Mr. Pickup was united in marriage to Miss Ella Bixby. The wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Lucy Williams, now known as the Thos. Ward farm. Soon after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Pickup moved to the place they now occupy, and have lived there ever since, with the exception of four years they lived in Columbus, Kansas. Mr. Pickup has always been extensively engaged in the gardening and truck business. He is survived by his wife and three children, Edward of Springfield, William of Peoria, and Mrs. Ernest Duff of Pittsfield, nine grandchildren and two sisters, Hannah and Jane of Philadelphia, Pa. He was a man of excellent habits, fine moral character, and sturdy constitution and he continued to be active past the age at which men ordinarily drop out of the ranks of workers. He was a practical, matter-of-fact man, but had his own peculiar way of taking merriment from life as he went along. His best monument will be the good report that he left behind him in the community in which he lived a half century. Funeral services took place from the home Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, and were in Charge of Rev. W.R. Leslie, pastor of the M.E. Church. Interment was in the west Cemetery.
Contributed by Mindy Doellman from the Pike County Republican 25 Jul 1917

FRANCIS (HOGAN) PIPE , 88, of 2210 Cherry Lane Estates, a former Quincy teacher, died at 10:08 p.m. Saturday (June 4, 1994) in Blessing Hospital. Born May 13, 1906, in Hull, Mrs Pipe was a daughter of John T. and Lois Kenady Hogan. She married Russell Pipe June 18, 1931, in Quincy. He survives. Mrs. Pipe was a 1925 graduate of Quincy High School and attended Western Illinois State Teachers College in Macomb. She taught kindergarten and first grade in Quincy Public School system during the 1930s and 40s. She was a member of Luther Memorial Church and the Women's City Club. Survivors also include a son, John R. of Dunlap; two grandchildren, Brian and Chris Pipe of Dunlap; and two nieces. Mrs. Pipe was preceded in death by a sister, Eulelia Benthrop. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Hansen Spear Funeral Home by the Rev. Floyd Anderson. Burial will be in Quincy Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 9-11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Luther Memorial Church.
Contributed by David Bethard

RUSSELL WILLIAM PIPE , married Frances Emily Hogan 18 June 1931, Quincy, Illinois. Frances was born 13 May 1906, Hull, Pike County, Illinois, daughter to John T. Hogan and Lois Emily (Kenady) Hogan. They have one son John Russell Pipe 10 April 1947, Quincy, Illinois. Russell played tenor saxophone in the Junior Musolino Orchestra, formerly the Joe Bonansinga Orchestra in 1938. Later Russell worked for the Illinois State Bank. Russell Pipe retiring, Illinois Bank official December 26, 1971 A 33-year-career ends for one of the best known members of the Quincy banking business on Thursday evening with the announcement of the retirement of Russell W. Pipe at a party at Quincy Country Club. Fellow officials and employees of Illinois State Bank will pay tribute to a man and a record that ranged from rookie proof clerk in 1938 up through the entire organization to the vice presidency, commercial loans and operations. "His advice and counsel will be sorely missed, as will his friendly and cooperative sprit." a fellow Illinois State Bank official said of Pipe. "His vast experience spans myriad changes in the banking industry from hand and machine posting to the computer age. He met all challenges head-on, giving many of them his personal attention from the start to finish" Stepping down from day-to-day responsibilities that only World War II had interrupted after its start on April 1, 1938. Pipe now will be free to travel and pursue known vocational entrusts of golf and bowling, fishing and the entire spectrum of spectator sports. Incidentally, banking while the major career interest, actually succeeded more brief stints with Tenk Hardware Company, 1926-28, and Knollenberg Milling Company and a few years as a professional musician traveling through the southern and eastern U.S.. Born in Quincy on October 15, 1908, he is one of the four children of George and Lydia A. Vahle Pipe. He received his education at St. James Lutheran parochial school, Webster school and Quincy Senior High, from which he was graduated in 1926. Pipe attended Gem City Business College, 1932-33, completing courses in higher accounting. He also completed courses in the American Institute of Banking, leading to the standard certificate plus advanced work in financial statement analysis. In 1952-53 he concluded a correspondence course in federal income tax accounting through Commerce Clearing House. Pipe and Frances Hogan were married on June 18, 1931 and now live at 2 Hilltop Drive.

They are the parents of one son, John R. Pipe. Entering the Navy in June, 1943, Pipe received his boot training at Great Lakes and further instructions at the Fleet School of Music in San Diego, California. After that came a 22- month stint as a Navy bandsman on Attu, one of the Aleutian Islands. He was discharged in November 1945. From his start with the bank on 1938, Pipe moved in June, 1939 to bookkeeper. After returning from service he was a teller in the commercial department from December 1, 1945 to January 1, 1951; supervisor of the bookkeeping department until 1952, when he became an officer and received the appointment as auditor. On Sept.15, 1955, he received the additional responsibility of assistant cashier. Serving as commercial loan officer and in operations as an assistant vice president from January, 1956, to February 1958, he attained the title of vice president, commercial loans and operations, a post in which he has served since An active member of Luther Memorial Church, Pipe is affiliated with many professional and civic groups. He is a charter member of the Quincy Chapter, American Business Club and its first treasurer; member and former treasurer of Quincy Chapter, National Association of accountants; former board member Adams County Association for the Crippled; former treasurer of Adams County TB Association; and organizer of the Quincy Chapter, National Association of Bank Audit and Control, now the Bank Administration Institute Russell played tenor saxophone in the Junior Musolino Orchestra, formerly the Joe Bonansinga Orchestra in 1938. Obituary Quincy Herald- Whig Wednesday April 19, 2000 Russell W. Pipe Russell W. Pipe, 91, of the Good Samaritan Home, formerly of 2210 Cherry Lane Estates, died Monday (April 17, 2000) in the home. He was born Oct. 15, 1908, in Quincy, a son of George and Lydia Vahle Pipe. On June 18, 1931 he married Frances Hogan in Quincy. She died June 4, 1994. Mr. Pipe worked for Illinois State Bank for 33 years, where he was vice president of commercial loans and operations and retired as executive vice president in 1971. Prior to his banking career, he was a professional musician. He played tenor saxophone throughout the Southern and Eastern United States with the Bob Grayson Orchestra and Junior Musolino Orchestra. He was a charter member of the Quincy Chapter of American Business Club and was its first treasurer. He was a former member of the National Association of Accountants.

He also was a former board member of the Adam County Association for the Crippled, where he was a volunteer at Camp Callahan. Mr. Pipe was a former treasurer of the Adams County Tuberculosis Association. He was organizer of the Quincy Chapter of the National Association of Bank Audit and Control. Mr. Pipe was an active member of Luther Memorial Church for many years. He was an active golfer. He was a graduate of Quincy High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II Survivors include a son, John Pipe and his wife, Judy, of Peoria. Two grandsons, John Brian Pipe of Dallas, Texas and Christian Mathew Pipe of Peoria, two ices, Mrs. Bob (Lois) Suddath of Sun City, Ariz. and Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Lakey of Witchita, Kan.; two nephews, Thomas Foster of Hanibal Mo. and David Stratton of York, Pa.; and a sister-in-law, Lillian Pipe of Quincy He was preceded in death by his wife; two brothers, George and Eugene; and a sister, Ethel Stratton Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Hanson-Spear Funeral Home by the Rev. Leland Uden. Burial will be in Quincy Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Luther Memorial Church
Contributed by David Bethard

LIZZIE M. (JACKSON) POTTER , 97 of Barry passed away Sunday, June 8 2008 in her home.She was born Nov 11, 1910 in Fish Hook, a daughter of Ollie and Luella (Powell) Jackson.She married Robert H. Potter Jan 15, 1931 in Pittsfield and he preceded her in death May 9 1995 She is survived by a son John (wife Marge) Potter of Barry, 2 daughters, Mrs. Richard (Mary Lou) Nelson of Quincy and Mrs. Floyd (Juanita) Weger of Sullivan IN: 4 grandchildren, Sherry Sisk of Barry, Mrs. Werner (Tammy) VonBurg of Barry, Sandy Jones of Quincy, and Eric (wife Summer) Acord of Terra Haute IN;6 great-grandchildren;and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Harold, Elsa, Ray and Floyd. Mrs. Potter was a member of Barry First Christian Church. she was born and spent her entire life in Pike County. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m.at Barry First Christian Church in Barry. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 before services Memorials are suggested to Barry First Christian Church.
Contributed by Billie Browning from the Pike Press

MILDRED (SNEEDEN) POTTER , 91, of Eastside Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield and formerly of Griggsville, died Friday morning Oct. 20, 2006 at the Center. She was born Feb. 16, 1915, in Detroit , IL , a daughter of the late Vernon and Katherine Mullenix Sneeden. She married Christoper Potter on January 10, 1933 and he preceded her in death April 24, 1981. Surviving is a daughter, Norma Long of Pittsfield , 3 sons, Ronald L. Potter and wife Donna of Pittsfield, Larry Potter and wife Susan of New Salem, and Terry Potter and wife Lois of Griggsville; 14 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 4 great, great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, and grandson, Douglas Long; 3 sisters, Marie Heeman, Marjorie Williams, and Irene Smith; and 3 brothers, Charles, Leroy and Bill Sneeden. Mrs. Potter was a past employee of Ackles Orchard in Griggsville. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and collecting teapots. She loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday at Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Burial was in Griggsville Cemetery . Memorials are suggested to the Griggsville Cemetery .

LENA MARIE (HAGEN) PRATER , 51, of Nebo, died at 6:04 pm Tuesday (Jan. 27, 1998) in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield . Born Dec. 11, 1946, in Louisiana , Mo. , Mrs. Prater was a daughter of Elza and Lenora Gates Hagen. She married Vernon James Prater June 5, 1963, in Ft. Collins , Colo. He survives. Mrs. Prater was a member of Farmers Ridge Church of Christ. Survivors include her mother of Pleasant Hill, a daughter, Amanda M. Prater of the home, a brother, Irvin Hagen of Pleasant Hill and two sisters, Linda Steel of White Hall and Sharon Campbell of Roodhouse. Mrs. Prater was preceded in death by her father, and an infant son, Deaton Prater. Burial will be in Wells Cemetery near Pleasant Hill .

CHARLES PRATT , son of George E. Pratt, of the firm of Baxter & Pratt, of Griggsville, died at his father's house in that city on Monday October 6, 1890, in the twenty fifth year of his age. He was a young man who by his upright life had gained the respect and good will of all who knew him. His kind and genial nature had made him a favor­ite at home, in society and in matters of business and probably the death of no person in that community would be more universally mourned than that of Charley. Pratt. To the afflicted parents and sis­ter and to his hosts of sorrowing friends the DEMOCRAT extends its sympathy.

In Memorlam(From another Pike County newspaper) -- Charles Edwin Pratt, son of George E. and Mary Pratt, was born in Griggsville, Illinois, May 16; 1866. He was from the first bright, active and full of promise. Among the youth of his approximate age he was loved for his vivacity and the readiness with which he met all sallies of merriment, As a clerk during several recent years in the store of Baxter & Pratt, he came in contact with large numbers of people whom he served with unvarying politeness, promptness and with an honesty that was ever above sus­picion. He used neither liquors, tobacco nor profanity. Favored as to personal appearance and pleasing in his manners, he filled a large place in the social life of the young peo­ple of our village. He will be remembered in connection with the Chataqua circle and literary entertainments given by a number of our young people for the benefit of the public library. He will long be remembered by those with whom he was accustomed to camp in vacation .time. He will be sadly missed from the .Congregational Sabbath-school and from .the church where he discharged the duties of usher in such manner as to re­ceive public commendation at the annual meeting, five successive years. He was his father's pride who expected soon to transfer to him his interest in the store. He was his mother's joy and confidant, delighting to assist her in all plans for furnishing the house, arranging the grounds, cultivating the flowers, etc. Nothing that was a matter of interest to her or to his sisters, was ever a matter of indifference to him. It is his mother's tes­timony that she always trusted him per­fectly and that he never gave her an hour's anxiety except in sickness. It was his delight to plan the future of his sis­ters, and toward them and toward the little brother who proceeded him to the tomb, he manifested always an unwonted affection. Witty without vulgarity, brave and frank without rudeness, self-respecting he was devoid of silly pride and was zealous, even tenderly considerate of the rights and feelings of others. He never made a public profession of religion but intended so to do, having thought much upon the matter and made it the subject of a recent serious conversation with his mother. He died October 6th, 1890, in the 25th year of his age after an illness of three weeks.

The funeral services were held this af­ternoon at the family residence, conducted by his pastor and friend, Rev, Fred M. Abbott, of the Congregational church, assisted by Rev. J. F. Wohlfarth of the M. E. church. Beautiful floral tributes were presented by many representatives of the Kaleoap Klub, the Young Men's Bible Class, and the Christian Endeavor Society of the Cong­regational church. The services were largely attended. All stores and busin­ess houses were closed and a general hour of sorrow pervaded the community. Probably the largest funeral that has been in Griggsville for many years, was that of Charles E. Pratt last Wednesday afternoon. The large number present showed the great love and esteem in which he was hold by the citizens of Griggsville and neighboring towns.

** A brief mention appeared in Wednesday’s Courier of the death at Griggsville, of Chas. E. Pratt, a nephew of A. J. Pratt, of this city. In Jacksonville society the deased was known and esteemed almost as much as if he had been a resident of the city, and here he numbered many warm friends. One who attended the funeral at Griggsville Wednesday, pronounced it one of the most remarkable tributes of love and esteem ever witnessed. Every store and every business house of the place was closed and the entire town, appa­rently, gathered to pay their sad tributes of love to the dead. The services were conducted by Rev. Fred M. Abbott, of the Congregational church, assisted by Rev. J. F. Wohlfarth, of the M. E. church. Beautiful floral tributes were presented by representaves of the Kaleoap Klub, the Young Men's Bible Class and the Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational church. When the large and mournful procession took up its journey to the cemetery, the eight young men, who acted as pall-bearers, refused to ride, but instead they walked on either side of the hearse, which bore the, remains of their friend. When the cemetery was reached the coffin was lowered into the grave and then a number of young ladies stepped forward and dropped in roses and other cut flowers until the grave was half filled.—Jacksonville Courier
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

JOHN PREBLE , 76, died in his home in Barry, Friday morning at 11:50. He was born at New Salem, May 13, 1888, a son of William and Aline Sigsworth Preble. He attended New Salem school. He lived at Pike Station for many years where he was engaged in farming. Surviving are two brothers, Floyd of Barry and Noel of Atlas. Funeral services were conducted in the Hufnagel funeral home in Barry, Sunday afternoon at 1:30 with Rev. Kenneth Ulm and Rev. Joe Maynard officiating. Burial was in Park Lawn cemetery at Barry.

CHARLES DAVID PRESSEY - b. 30Apr1941 in Florence, Il. - d. 20Nov1992 in rural Pittsfield, Il. Buried in the Blue River Cemetery, south of Detroit, Il. It was not stated in the obit who he was married to. Father was Charles "Cooney" Pressey; Mother was Nora Tucker. He was a resident of R.R. l, Pittsfield, Il. Survived by one son: Marty Gene Pressey, serving with the Marines in Okinawa; two daughters: Mrs. Dennis (Connie) Perry and Mrs. Housten (Tammy) Winfield, both of Evansville, Ind.; two grandsons; three brothers: Cleo Pressey and Clarence Pressey, both of Milton, and Everett "Bud" Pressey of R.R. 2, Winchester; two sisters: Mrs. Frank (Betty) Castleberry of Atoka, Okla. and Mrs. Don (Sally) Bigley of Pittsfield; one very good friend: Nancy Bloyd of R.R. l, Pittsfield; and two children raised in his home: Tera Forrester and Donnie Bloyd, both of R.R. l, Pittsfield. Preceded by two brothers: Henry "Bum" Pressey and Bill Pressey; and three sisters: Marie Lake, Rose Pressey and Mary Jane Pressey.
Contributed by Rhonda Pressey Miller- Jacksonville Journal Courier, Sunday, 22 Nov 1992

CHARLES W. PRESSEY - Florence, Illinois, June 15, 1966 Funeral services for Charles W. Pressey, 74, of Florence will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 in the Florence Methodist church. The Rev. William Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Blue River Cemetery. Mr. Pressey died Tuesday morning at 5 in Illini hospital at Pittsfield. He was born in Calhoun county, Illinois, March 22, 1892, a son of Peter David and Elizabeth Holderfield Pressey. He was a retired elevator operator. Surviving are the widow Nora Mae; six sons, Cleo of Pittsfield, Clarence of Milton, Everett of Winchester and Henry, William and Charles of Florence; three daughters, Mrs. Stella Marie Lake of Florence, Mrs. Betty Jean Castleberry of Jacksonville and Mrs. Sally Bigley of Georgia; a sister, Mrs. Nancy Lynch of Havana; 16 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Charles William Pressey was known as "Cooney Pressey" because he was an avid raccoon hunter. He also shelled, fished, and raised pigs.
Contributed by Rhonda Pressey Miller - Quincy Herald Whig, Quincy, Illinois, June 15, 1966, Page 11B

CLARENCE W. "Dink" PRESSEY , 76, of Milton died Monday afternoon January 27, 1997, at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield. He was born May 18, 1920, in Florence, the son of Charles and Gertrude Jane Winingham Pressey. He married Betty Jane Lawson in 1950 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, and she survives at home. Also surviving are a son, David of Florence; three daughters, Judy Daniels of Pearl, Peggy Jo Ferry of Tinley Park and Wendy Gail Chaplin of Griggsville; 24 grandchildren, two of whom were raised by Mr. Pressey, Larry Cox and Lisa Lynn Heavener, both of Pittsfield; two brothers, Cleo Pressey of Pittsfield and Everett Pressey of Winchester; and two sisters, Sally Bigley of Pittsfield and Betty Jean Castleberry of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Barnett; a grandson; three brothers, Charles, Henry and Bill Pressey; three sisters Marie Lake, Rosie and Florence Pressey. Mr. Pressey was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He served in Africa, and the European Theater. He received seven Bronze Battle Stars. He worked for John Deere implement dealership in Milton for 25 years. He had also worked for Illinois Lower Towing and as a commercial fisherman. He enjoyed fishing, net making and bingo. Funeral services will be held 1:30 P.M. Friday at the Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester with burial at Blue River Cemetery, south of Detroit, where military graveside rites will be held. Friends may call after 2 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home, where the family will meet with friends 5-7 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice. Clarence Pressey had lung cancer.
Contributed by Rhonda Pressey Miller

HENRY DONALD "Bum" PRESSEY , 65, of Milton, died at his residence Tuesday morning. He was born in Pike Co., Sept. 7, 1921, son of Charles and Gertrude Winningham Pressey. Surviving are one daughter, Judy Lawson of Milton; one son, Chuck of Oregon; four grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren; several brothers and sisters, Cleo Pressey of rural Pittsfield, Clarence Pressey of Milton, Mrs. Don (Sally) Bigley of Pittsfield, Bill Pressey of Quincy, Everett "Bud" Pressey of rural Winchester, Mrs. Frank (Betty Jean) Castleberry of Calif., and Charles "Dude" Pressey of rural Pittsfield. He was preceded by one daughter, Nancy Doyle and two sisters, Rose Pressey and Marie Lake. He was a commercial fisherman and a veteran of WW II. Services will be 10:30 A.M. Thursday at Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester, with burial in Blue River Cemetery in Pike Co. Friends may call after 4 P.M. Wednesday, with family to meet friends 7-8:30 P.M. Memorials may be made to the Bedford Boat Dock in care of George Johnson of Milton.
Contributed by Rhonda Pressey Miller

NORA MAE (TUCKER) DAVIS PRESSEY , 82, of Pittsfield, formerly of Florence, died early Tuesday, July 27, 1982 at the Modern Care Convalescent Facility. Born December 8, 1899 at Atwater, Greene County, Illinois, she was a daughter of Jacob and Ella Shade Tucker. She married Charles Pressey, January 31, 1934 in Pittsfield. He died in 1966. These children survive: Charles of R1, Pittsfield, Everett of R2, Winchester, William of Homestead, Florida, Mrs. Frank (Betty) Castleberry of Medora, Mrs. Donald (Sally) Bigley of Pittsfield; also these stepchildren: Cleo Pressey, R1 Pittsfield, Clarence Pressey of Milton, Henry of Winchester and Mrs. Pearl (Marie) Lake of Jacksonville; and one sister, Mrs. Marie Vogel of Carlinville, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters and seven brothers and sisters. She was a member and pianist of the Methodist church at Florence. Services will be at 1:30 P.M. Friday at Coonrod Funeral Home, Winchester, Illinois; with burial in Blue River cemetery.
Contributed by Rhonda Pressey Miller Pike Press, Pittsfield, Pike County, IL
Photo contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas - Clarence was the son of Charles William and Gertrude (Winningham)Pressey and is buried in Blue River Cemetery. This picture was taken in 1944 or 1945 while they were still wearing their army clothes. Cleo (is the son of Charles William and Gertruce (Winningham) Pressey, he entered the service on Feb. 12, 1942 and mustered out Oct. 25, 1945.

WILLIAM LAVERNE PRESSEY , 61, of Quincy, formerly of Florence, a commercial fisherman, died Saturday (April 21, 1990) in Quincy in the home of a friend. Mr. Pressey was born April 7, 1929, in Florence, a son of Charles "Cooney" and Nora Tucker Pressey. Survivors include four daughters, Vonnie Potter and Rhonda Pressey, both of Quincy, Billie L. Chapman of White Hall, and Melody Pressey of North Carolina, two brothers, Charles "Dude" Pressey of Pittsfield and Everett "Bud" Pressey of Winchester; two sisters, Mrs. Frank (betty) Castleberry of Lane, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Donald (Sally) Biley of Pittsfield; two stepbrothers, Cleo Pressey of Pittsfield and Clarence "Dink" Pressey of Milton; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Jane and Rosie Raella Pressey and Marie Lake, and a stepbrother, Henry Pressey. Services will be conducted a 2 P.M. Wednesday in the Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester by the Rev. Tom Mather. Burial will be in the Blue River Cemetery near Detroit. Visitation will be after 2 P.M. Tuesday with family meeting friends from 7 to 8:30 P.M. in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Florence, Illinois - William LaVerne "Bill" Pressey, 61, of Quincy, formerly of Florence, a commercial fisherman, died Saturday (April 21, 1990) in Quincy in the home of a friend. Mr. Pressey was born April 7, 1929, in Florence, a son of Charles "Cooney" and Nora Tucker Pressey. Survivors include four daughters, Vonnie Potter and Rhonda Pressey, both of Quincy, Billie L. Chapman of White Hall, and Melody Pressey of North Carolina, two brothers, Charles "Dude" Pressey of Pittsfield and Everett "Bud" Pressey of Winchester; two sisters, Mrs. Frank (betty) Castleberry of Lane, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Donald (Sally) Biley of Pittsfield; two stepbrothers, Cleo Pressey of Pittsfield and Clarence "Dink" Pressey of Milton; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Jane and Rosie Raella Pressey and Marie Lake, and a stepbrother, Henry Pressey. Services will be conducted a 2 P.M. Wednesday in the Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester by the Rev. Tom Mather. Burial will be in the Blue River Cemetery near Detroit. Visitation will be after 2 P.M. Tuesday with family meeting friends from 7 to 8:30 P.M. in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

**(Correction to this obituary - Mr. Pressey DID NOT have stepbrothers and stepsisters they were actually half brothers and half sisters - since Mr. Charles W. Pressey was the father of the children listed as stepbrothers and stepsisters; and Mr. Charles W. Pressey was the father of William LaVerne Pressey. Step means that the child is a child of two complete other individuals - these are notes of the record keeper not the obit itself). (Also not included in the obit - Mr. William LaVerne Pressey had two sons at the time of his death the location was not known as they had been adopted at an earlier time, William Carl "Pressey Jr."Schnake of Springfield and John Douglas "Pressey" Schnake of Pleasant Plains, five additional grandchildren and one stepdaughter Teresa Brooks (address unknown), these are also notes of the record keeper, that were obtained approximately two years after Mr. Pressey's death.
Contributed by Rhonda Pressey Miller - Quincy Herald Whig

NELLIE (SHAW) PRUETT - Services for Mrs. Nellie M. Pruett, 85, of Nebo who died Saturday, November 7, 1970, at 10 pm in a Pittsfield Nursing Home, were held Tuesday at 1 pm in Carrollton Ridge Baptist church. The Rev. June Ford officiated. Burial was in Allison Cemetery . Mrs. Pruett was born in Pleasant Hill township, July 10, 1885, a daughter of Angus and Rose Franklin Shaw. She was a member of the Carrollton Ridge Baptist Church . She married George Pruett May 18, 1902. He died in March of 1968. Surviving are two sons, Lee of Pleasant Hill and Ernest of Nebo, a daughter, Mrs. Edgar (Emma) Sidwell of Nebo; 16 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren.

PRISCELLA (DOLBEARE) PUTNAM - Funeral services for Mrs. Priscilla Putnam, 75, of El Dara were held at 2 pm Monday at the El Dara Christian church with Rev. Joe Maynard of Pittsfield officiating. Interment was in Taylor-Martin cemetery near El Dara. Lock Funeral home of Barry was in charge. Mrs. Putnam died Friday, Aug. 14, 1970 in Blessing hospital, Quincy . She was a member of the Christian church at El Dara. Born in Pike county, Dec. 4, 1894, Priscilla Dolbeare was the daughter of Christopher and Isabel Coultas Dolbeare. She was married April 14, 1915 to Pearl Putnam who survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Isabel Reel and Mrs. Pauline Allen of Quincy and Mrs. Jeane Manton of Phoenix, Ariz; six grandchildren seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Dolbeare of New Canton ad James Dolbeare of Barry; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Loyd of Pittsfield and Mrs. Hattie Reynolds of El Dara. Two brothers preceded her in death.