Obituaries

Pike County IL


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HOWARD C. SAVAGE , son of Jenny Ferris and the Rev. Z. T. Savage was born in Lawrence, New York Jan. 1, 1880, and met his death by accidental drowning while swimming in Painter's Creek near Pittsfield, July 13, 1929, aged 49 years, 6 month and 12 days. His body was recovered from the water by the efforts of several men who worked and searched diligently for about four hours. He came to Griggsville at the age of four years and has spent the rest of his life in Pike county. He began studying telegraphy when 15 years of age and at 18 years obtained an office of his own at Chapin and Arnold, where he served jointly for one year, and has been in the Wabash employ for 31 Years. He has been station agent and telegrapher at New Salem for the last 30 years with the exception of a short period when in poor health. He belonged to the Order of Railroad Telegraphers and was a member of the Episcopal church of Griggsville since early childhood His work was so confining that he was unable to attend the church of his choice, but did not prevent him attending both churches at New Salem, which he did regularly aiding the churches there financially as well as by his presence at services, and took an active interest in .the schools, being a director of the grade school. He was united in marriage to Georgia Shrigley, October 7, 1903 and to this union were born four children: Faye, who died when 14 years old; Donald who was in Oklahoma City when his father me his untimely death, and Frances and Lawrence. Mr. Savage was a pal and a chum to his boys and was interested their activities and interests. He dearly loved music and was an accomplished musician and possessed a beautiful singing voice. His mother died five years ago and his aged father, who lives in Pueblo, Colo., is in poor health and was unable to make the trip to Illinois. He leaves to mourn his passing his widow, three sons, his father, the Rev. Z. T. Savage, and sister Miss Grace, both of Pueblo, Colo.; a brother, Lawrence, of Litchfield Ill.; four nephews and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Lucy Shrigley, whose tribute to his memory is that in the 26 years he had been her son-in-law, he had never spoken a cross word to her. He was a highly respected man, faithful to his work and an influence for good in the community. He will be sadly missed in his home and about town as he was a man among men, trustworthy and honest to the highest degree, and expected to same fair treatment from other which he always practiced. Funeral services were held at the New Salem Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Amos Rigney of Baylis officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Grove cemetery.

Sunset and evening star - And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning at the bar - When I put out to sea.
Twilight and evening bell - And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell - When I embark.
For though from out our bourne of Time and Place - The floods may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face face - When I have crossed the Bar.

(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

EARL N. SCRANTON , 73, of Perry, formerly of Nebo, died Tuesday, June 5, 1973 at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield . He was a retired farmer. Mr. Scranton was born in Pike county June 8, 1899, a son of Norman and Laura Galloway Scranton. He was a member of the Baptist church. He married Evelyn Crider May 27, 1966. Surviving is a half-brother, Edward Sidwell of Nebo. The funeral was held at 2 pm Thursday in the Ward Funeral Home at Pleasant Hill with the Rev Ken Neeley officiating. Burial was in the Mason cemetery near Nebo.

JOSEPH WAYNE SETTLES , was born Aug. 5, 1949 and died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife, Betty (nee Palmer); four daughters, Stephanie (Steven) Morgan, Jodie (Jeffrey) Goebel, Kellie (Jeffrey) Kollman and Samantha Settles; grandchildren, Christian, Logan and Nathan Morgan; Brittany Laws, Hailey and Kasey Goebel, Brett and Jacqueline Kollman; and Tristan Isom; one sister Barbara (Larry) Cress; two brothers, Donald (Carol) and Jack (Judy) Settles dn numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Mabel (Houchins) Settles; four sisters, Loucille Varble, Ruby Corum, Betty Gould and Bernice Settles; two brothers, Louis and Burt Settles. Joe was born in Pittsfield and raised in Pleasant Hill. He had resided in Joliet/Rockdale the past 38 years. Employed with Caterpillar Inc. for 38 years, he was a member of I.A.M.A.W. Local #851 (Machinists Union), and the Dale A.C. He was an avid golfer and fisherman who also loved to cook. Funeral services for Joseph Wayne Settles were Saturday Oct. 20, 2007, 11 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home in Joliet. Interment was at Woodlawn Memorial Park II.
The Pike Press 24 October 2007

LOREN CLYDE SHELBY - Funeral services for Loren Clyde Shelby, 85, of Nebo were held at 2 pm Tuesday at Nebo Baptist church with Rev. Howard Duer officiating. Interment was in Crescent Heights Cemetery , Pleasant Hill . Ward Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. Shelby, a retired farmer, died at 12:15 am Sunday, August 16, 1970, in Blessing Hospital . Born in Kansas April 5, 1885 Loren Clyde Shelby was the son of Clay and Mary Jane Voshall Shelby. He was married to Vina Greenstreet, who preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Mayo Shelby of Nebo; two daughters, Mrs. Lowell (Lucille) Joslin of Benton, Ky and Mrs. Rhea Ragnetti of Coalinga , Calif. , six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

JOHN L. SHINKLE was born September 25, 1810, and died August 29, 1890, age 79 years, 11 months and 4 days. He was united in marriage October 22, 1837, with Miss Melinda Jones, who is now left to mourn her loss, after enjoying his companionship nearly 53 years. In this union the Lord blessed them with 4 sons—Lewis M., George, Thomas and Clark—and daughters—Louisa and Elitha (deceased). He leaves the 4 sons and 1 daughter, together with 22 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren to mourn his loss. The deceased was converted and united with the Christian Church on Shinkle's Ridge Brown County, Ohio, at the age of 14 years. He afterward removed his membership to Antioch Church and then to Hamersville church. He served the last named churches faithfully in the capacity of deacon for about 35 years. Though he was small in stature, yet he was large in heart and brain, always found in the from ranks on the field of Christian warfare and in all the activities of church work At business sessions, in the prayer meeting, as delegate to conference, in Sunday School Conventions and celebrations "Little Johnny Shinkle" was seen and heard, and felt as a man of God. As a citizen he was loyal to his country. As a neighbor he was accommodating and helpful As a husband and father he was kind and affectionate, always devoted to the welfare and happiness of his family. As a member of church he may be justly numbered among the few who never rust out but who work out their own salvation with fear and trembling. At his own request the funeral sermon was preached at the Christian Church, in Hamersville, by the writer, in the presence of a large number of relatives, friends and acquaintances who had come to pay this tribute of respect to the memory of one whom to know was but to love. After the sermon the entire audience took a last look upon the face of a father in Israel, and his remains were then interred in the Hamersville cemetery to await the call of the last day to immortality and eternal life. J. P. DAUGHTERY
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

MARY ALICE (JENKINS) SHINN born in Clermont Co., Ohio. May 26, 1814. She came to Knox Co., III., with her parents in 1855. In 1861 she married William M. Shinn, who died in this place about twelve years ago. Their marriage union was blessed with four children, her daughter, Eva being the only one now living. An adopted daughter, Susie Wilson, now Mrs. Susie Wooley, was taken into her home in 1868, and continued to live with Mrs. Shinn until her marriage in 1885. Mrs. Shinn was converted when about 12 years of age, and united with the M. E. church. She has been a faithful and consistent member, having taught in the Sabbath school many years, and acted upon the board of stewards. She was a willing worker in every place her talents fitted her for, making one of the most efficient presidents the Ladies Aid Society of that church has ever had. She has been a great sufferer for a long time, having been under the, doctor's care since June last. But she rests now, while her friends retain precious mem­ories of her life and sweet Christian spirit. She leaves a mother, a brother and sis­ter, the daughters mentioned above, and many friends to mourn her death. Her daughter Eva, loses the counsels of a de- voted mother, the Daughters of Rebecca, a faithful and energetic member, the M. E. church, a consistent Christian and the needy of society a sympathizer and willing helper. What is our loss is heaven's gain. She died in St. Louis, Mo., Saturday, Feb. 7, 1891, aged 46 years, 8 months and 11 days. Her remains were brought to Griggsville, Monday evening and the funeral services were held at the M. E. church at 2:30 p. m. this afternoon.
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

THOMAS SIMPKIN who was born on a farm two miles southwest of Griggsville, Ill., November 24, 1845, and had lived there continuously, died there Saturday, August 1 1931, at the age of 85 years, 8 month: and 7 days. On January 21, 1867, he was united in marriage with Miss Elvira Ken­dall. To this union eight children were born, five of whom survive: Thomas, Jr., of Griggsville; William K. of Pleasant Hill, Ill.; Estelle I. Harrison of Eagle Rock, Calif.; Mrs, Laura Lyle and Miss Jessie Simpkin of Griggsville. Two children died in infancy and Clara Elvira Richardson died about five years ago. His wife died in January of 1910. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr. Simpkin was well and favor­ably known in this community. He had been an industrious and hard­working farmer all his life. He was honest and upright in all his deal­ings with his fellow men. While he had been in failing health for sever al months, he was compelled to take his bed only last week Tuesday and the end came peacefully Saturday at 6:30 a. m. He was a man whose philosophy was to do the best one could and not carry one's troubles to bed with him. Funeral services will be conduct­ed at his late home this (Wednesday) afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, the Rev. J. K. Putt of St. James' church of­ficiating. Interment, will be in the Simpkin-Brown cemetery.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

GEORGE SIMPKINS died at his home a few miles north of Mounds, Ill., on Aug 31st, 1883, after a protracted illness of several weeks duration. Mr. Simpkins was born in Yorkshire England, on April 21st, 1837 and came to this country at an early age. His parents made their home at first in Griggs­ville and afterwards at Clayton, Ill. Here and at his own farm near Mounds the greater part of his life was passed. In the breaking out of the war he enlist­ed in the 27th Illinois Volunteer Infantry and served three years in the regiment. He was in seventeen hard-fought battles and was wounded at Chickamauga. Since the war he has led a quiet peaceable life in the pursuits of his chosen occupation as a farmer. He was a member of the Meth­odist Episcopal church and his member­ship was with the church at Mounds for several years. His funeral services was hold in that church and the sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Carr, of Mt. Sterl­ing. His remains were laid to rest near the graves of his father and mother in the new cemetery south of Clayton. Many are the friends and neighbors who sym­pathize with his widow in her affliction and with his only brother Mr. John Thomas, of Mounds, and with his sister Mrs. Wm. T. Hamilton, of Clayton, and others of the family.
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

JOHN W. SLEIGHT prominent re­tired farmer and respected citi­zen of the Griggsville community, died Tuesday evening (9 February 1943) at 9:O0 o'clock at the Illini Hospital in Pittsfield. Mr. Sleight had been suffering from a serious heart condition and had entered the hospital three weeks ago today. Interested in all civic affairs and intensely interested in the re­cent movement to found a bank in Griggsville, Mr. Sleight had in re­cent months, given freely of his time in the effort to make the bank a reality. He is survived by his wife, one brother, Robert Sleight, a sister, Mrs. Ida Wilks of Alti Vista, Kan., and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Thursday afternoon at the Griggsville Methodist Church, the Rev. Samuel J. Buck officiat­ing. Interment will be in the Griggsville Cemetery.
Submitted by Delaine Donaldson from the Independent Press Griggsville 10 February 1943

ANN ELIZABETH (ALLISON) SMITH , was born at Nebo, Illinois Nov. 2nd, 1906, died at Venice, Ill. October 10th, 1935, being 28 years, 11 months and 8 days old. In the year 1923 she married to Mr. Cary Smith and to them were born six children, 4 girls and 2 boys. She was converted at the Baptist church at Nebo at the age of 14 years and was a faithful devout Christian until the time of her death. Her life was so sweetly and faithfully lived among her neighbors and friends that she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She leaves besides husband and six children, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Allison of Nebo, four brothers and two sisters and many other relatives to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Saturday afternoon and burial was in the Allison Cemetery.
Contributed by Carolyn Conner Puskas

EVELYN MARIE (CAPPS) SMITH , 81, of Louisiana and formerly of Pleasant Hill, Ill., died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, at Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. The Rev. Leonard Cassman will officiate. Burial will be at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, Ill. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the funeral home. Mrs. Smith was born Sept. 4, 1920, in Nebo, Ill., to Chester and Zelma Reeves Capps. She was married to Winfred D. Smith on Nov. 27, 1937, in Laddonia. He preceded her in death Nov. 6, 1983. Survivors include two sons, Jerry B. Smith of Pleasant Hill and Allen R. Smith of Louisiana; four grandchildren, Deborah Weinholtz of Mission Viejo, Calif., Michael Smith and Pamela Smith, both of Pleasant Hill, and Paige Alexander of Wildwood; and nine great-grandchildren. The family wishes to include as survivors, two daughters-in-law, Pansy Smith of Pleasant Hill and Gayle C. Smith of Louisiana. Mrs. Smith had spent most of her life in the Pleasant Hill area until she moved to the Smith-Barr Nursing Home in Louisiana in 1997. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed painting and drawing. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of the funeral home.

FRANCIS O. SMITH , 75, died in Illini Hospital in Pittsfield at 1:30 Monday afternoon. Mr. Smith was born at Nebo, July 3, 1885, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Smith. He operated a general store in New Hartford many years. Surviving are his widow; a son, the Rev. William Smith of Hillview, and a daughter, Rebecca Smith of Quincy , and a sister, Mrs. Ethel Hayden of White Hall. Funeral Services will be held in Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield at 2 Thursday afternoon with the Rev. Paul Renard officiating. Burial will be in West Cemetery in Pittsfield .

FRANCIS G. (ORRILL) SMITH - Funeral services for Mrs. Frances G. Smith, 47, who died in her home at 8:30 Friday morning, were held at 3 pm Sunday in the Pleasant Hill Christian Church. The Rev. Joe Maynard officiated. Burial was in the Crescent Heights Cemetery . Mrs. Smith was born near Pleasant Hill , July 28 1913, a daughter of Charles and Bessie Doyle Orrill. She was married July 16, 1930 to Everett Smith. She was a lifelong resident of Pleasant Hill and community, Mrs. Smith was a member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church and attended school in Pleasant Hill. Surviving besides the husband are a daughter, Mrs. Betty Barton of East Alton ; two sons, Robert at home and Owen of Pleasant Hill; six grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Ena Veda Harris of St. Louis.

FRANCIS M. SMITH , formerly of Pleasant Hill , passed away at his home in Woodland Park , Colo. , Aug. 6. (1964) He had been in failing health for several months. Before going to Colorado , Mr. Smith had been in business in Nebo, Rockport, and Pleasant Hill . Funeral services and burial were held in Woodland Park , Colo. He is survived by his wife, Dixie Bell Smith and four sons, Calvin Smith of Woodland Park, Colo., F.M. Smith, Jr. of Sacramento, Calif., Marshall Smith of New Canton, Ill, and Winfred D. Smith of Pleasant Hill; three daughters, Marie Farmer of Tampa, Florida, Dixie Lovinger of Naperville, Ill., and Vera Block of Nashville, Tenn.; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. One daughter, Velma Joyce preceded him in death.

GEORGE T. SMITH , 79, of 357 Landess Terrace, Pittsfield , died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1973 at Illini hospital. He was a retired farmer. He was born Dec. 5, 1893 in Pike county, a son of David A. and Arminta Foster Smith. He married Beulah Mae Howland Sept. 20, 1916. She survives. Also surviving are eight daughters, Dorothy Smith of Denver , Colo. ; Gladys Moorefield, N.C.; Margaret Richards, Dora Mae Weinant and Mildred Smith, Pittsfield ; Helen Hull and Nancy Brackett, Griggsville; and Betty Crump, Thompson , Mo. Four sons survive: David Smith, Pearl ; Harold Smith and George T. Smith Jr., Pittsfield ; Hershel Smith, Hull . A half-sister, Elizabeth Barber of Rockford also survives. He leaves 38 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The funeral was held Friday at 2 pm at the Sutter Funeral Home. Burial was in Miller cemetery, Atlas.

GLENN A. SMITH , 81, of Pleasant Hill , died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy . Born Sept. 27, 1920 near Hamburg , he was a son of William Abbitt and Neva Alice Turpin Smith. He married Bonita Oden on Sept. 4, 1943 in Bowling Green , Mo. She survives in the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy . Also surviving are a son, Ivan (wife Nettie) of New Canton; a daughter, Mrs. Garry (Pamela) Vetter of Hamburg; one brother, Spencer Smith of Rockport; a sister, Hallie Barnes of Pleasant Hill; five grandchildren, Joe Hartsock, Mellisa Vetter, Jessica Vetter, Alex Smith and Adam Smith; and two great-grandsons, Reid and Evan Hartsock. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Lewis, Harold, Cleo and Jimmy (in infancy); five sisters, Eileen Burge, Elizabeth Karrick, Maxine Windy, Doris Mae Fuller and Loretta Margaret Smith; and a grandson, Michale Hartsock. Mr. Smith was an Army veteran of World War II and a longtime member of Pleasant Hill American Legion Post 1048, serving as commander several times.He enjoyed hunting, playing cards and pool. Services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Ward-Lummis Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul White officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Pleasant hill American Legion Post. Memorials may be given to his family.

HELEN SMITH - The Silent Messenger has again entered the portal of one of our honored homes and plucked a cherished flower. A beautiful Christian character has closed life’s labors. There is an aching void in this community, in the passing of Mrs. Helen Smith. Helen Bonnell was the daughter of Henry and Amelia Bonnell, native of Clermont County, Ohio. She was the eighth child of a family of eleven children. In the year 1850 the family emigrated to Griggsville, Ill., where Helen was born November 28, 1854. Her girlhood years were spent in her home city, where she received the splendid training and education that developed the lovely characteristics she later sustained. As her years advanced her inclination drifted toward educational pursuits She became a teacher and served several years in country schools of Pike county. In 1874 she was elected to preside over the third grade of the Barry Public schools, a position she held for five years with marked success. On October 7, 1879, Miss Bonnell became the bride of Eugene Smith, a gentleman who long occupied a prominent position in commercial circles of Barry. The home was established in this city, and one child, Stanley E. Smith, came as a result of the union. After Mr. Smith’s retirement from business the family for a few years led a quiet life on the farm near town, then sold the land and returned to our city to reside, where the home has since been maintained. The family life was ideal and happy until the great sorrow of the death of Mr. Smith was experienced. Mrs. Smith followed in death on the morning of August 1, 1931 at her home, leaving to mourn her departure the following relatives: Stanley E. Smith, son; Rev. J.G. Bonnell, of Dallas, Texas, and Albert Bonnell, Lake Bluff, Ill., brothers; and Mrs. Belle Farwell, Terre Haute, Ind., and Mrs. Margaret Watson, Barry, Ill., sisters, and several nephews and nieces. Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith were in their prime zealous and active in religious and social affairs. They were abreast of the times in civic and public life in which they kept well informed and were always to be counted on the right side of all worthy questions. They were among the leading and devoted members of Barry Baptist church, and with the Sunday school and all church activities. Mr. Smith was for many years a deacon of the church and the treasurer of the funds; Mrs. Smith was superintendent of the primary department and teacher of classes. They were faithful to the close of life. Mrs. Smith was a lady of many graces – amiable, kindly, charitable and considerate; careful of speech for fear of offense, and her every act was governed by simplicity and tenderness. Sincerity and devotion to duty was the rule of life. She cherished the high ideals of true womanhood and her emotions were always of the noblest character. “Those who knew her best loved her most.” Mrs. Smith’s illness was of long duration, but was borne with such fortitude and patience few of her friends knew of her condition and her death came as a distinct shock to the community. She had only recently returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Farwell, at Terre Haute. Her decline was rapid at the close. In benediction holy and sweet, she leaves the impress of her life upon relatives and friends wherever she is known. She will long live in the memory of those she loved and who loved her. The funeral took place Monday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock at the Baptist church. In the absence of the pastor, Rev. T. Elmer Jones, of Canton, Mo., a former pastor, conducted the services and the music was by Mrs. T. Elmer Jones and her daughter, Miss “Billie”, with Berl Wilke as accompanist. The internment was in the family lot at Park Lawn cemetery. Relatives and friends from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Farwell and daughter Bonnie from Terre Haute, Ind.; Stanley Smith and wife, Quincy, Ill.; N.S. Brown and wife, of Springfield, Ill.; Miss Louise Struck of Jacksonville, Ill.; Rev. W.M. Hailey and wife of Ashland, Ill and Mrs. Emma Mills of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - Probably from the Barry Adage Handwritten notation 8-1-1931

2nd Obituary - Helen Smith , 80, died at her home in Barry at 6 o'clock Saturday morning. She as born at Griggsville and lived here about 26 years and then moved to Barry. She leaves a son, Stanley, of Quincy; two sisters, Mrs. W. W. Watson of Barry and Mrs. H. F. Farwell of Terre Haute, Ind ; and two brothers, Rev. J. G. Bonnell of Dallas, Texas, and Arthur Bonnell of Lake Bluff. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Baptist church. She was the widow of Eugene Smith who died several years ago. The funeral was held at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon, in charge of the Rev. T. Elmer Jones of Canton, Mo.
(This was from a 1931 Pike county newspaper. Item submitted by Sandi Donaldson)

JAMES C. SMITH , Mr. James C. Smith, 57, of Kinderhook, died at 5:55 p.m. Wednesday (June 11, 2003) in his home. Born June 21, 1945, in Pittsfield, James was the son of Darrell Roy and Leota Alberta Wagoner Smith. Mr. Smith served his country in the U. S. Navy during Vietnam War. Mr. Smith was employed by Pan Handle Eastern Pipeline Company in Pleasant Hill as a maintenance mechanic foreman for 33 years. He retired in March, 2003. Surviving is his longtime close friend, Thomas Hageman; two daughters, RaChelle D. Smith of Monticello, MO. and Shawna R. Scoggin and her husband Bill of Louisiana, MO.; a son, Martin Clark Smith and his wife Raina of Jefferson City, MO.; five grandchildren, Timothy James Smith, Jessica Smith, Alexis Smith, Coby Smith and Nathan Scoggin; a brother, Billy Gene Smith and his wife Mary Ann of Pleasant Hilll; two sisters, Bonna June McKee and her husband Robert of Martinsburg, IL., and Stella Mae Turnbull of Elsberry, MO.; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Dave Murphy and Janeen Winchell. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Jacob Scoggin; and a brother, Randy Lynn Smith. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:30 in Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home by the Rev. Greg Lueckenhoff. Entombment will be in the Quincy Memorial Park Mausoleum

JONATHAN SMITH - Pittsfield, Ill., February 11.-- Jonathan SMITH, an old and highly respected citizen of this city, died last night, after a lingering illness. Deceased was 60 years of age, and had been a resident of this county since the war.
St. Louis Globe-Democrat February 12, 1887

LOLA M. SMITH - eldest daughter of W. E. smith and wife of near town, died Saturday, March 8, 1092, of consumption, after a lingering illness. Deceased was of a kind and loving disposition and had a host of young friends who were grieved at her untimely death. She was a member of the Baptist church at this place and funeral services were held from that place Monday, Rev. B.E. Antrobus, of Manchester, Ill., conducting the obsequies, after which the remains were conveyed to the Mason cemetery where they were consigned to their last resting place. In the death of this young lady the community has lost one who by here own true Christian life would have influenced others to live so as to become better citizens and neighbors. But the Almighty Being who presides over the destinies of man has seen fit to remove her from our midst and the thought that “He doeth all things well,” should comfort the bereaved, relatives and friends. At the time of her death she was 22 years and six months old.
Contributed by Carolyn Conner Puskas

LUKE W. SMITH , 81, of Ursa, who died Saturday morning at 5:55 in the Boll nursing home, was a former resident of Quincy . He had lived in the home four days. Mr. Smith was born April 24, 1882, at Atlas, a son of Laughlin and Sarah Hudson Smith. He was married to Nellie May Reeder, who died July 23, 1928. He lived for more than 35 years in Quincy and had last been employed by the Electric Wheel company here. For the last five years Mr. Smith had lived with a son and daughter-in- law, Mr and Mrs. Woodrow Smith of Ursa. He was a member of Madison Park Christian Church while he lived in Quincy . Surviving are three sons, Donald of Quincy, Guy of Galesburg, and Woodrow of Ursa; four daughters, Mrs. Elmo (Dema) Webster of Quincy, Mrs. Viola Gosnell of Barry, Miss Letha Smith of Newport, Ky., and Mrs. George (Julia) Simpson of Keokuk, Ia.; two sisters, Mrs. Venita Sapp of Mexico, Mo. and Miss Marie Smith of Quincy; 24 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a son, Eugene, who died in infancy. Two brothers, L. R. and Carson and a sister, Mrs. Manila Ridder, also preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Monday in Quincy . Burial will be near Rockport.

MILTON B. SMITH , 74, of New Canton, died Tuesday night in his home. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 in the Lock funeral home here. The Rev. Gilbert Fletcher will officiate. Burial will be in the Morey cemetery south of New Canton. Mr. Smith was born at Atlas Feb. 16, 1892. He was a member of the Atlas Christian church and the V. F. W. He had lived in New Canton the last 20 years. Surviving are his widow, the former Myrtle Estes; his mother, Mrs. Grace Ator of Pittsfield, and four sisters, Mrs. Carrie Lynn of Louisiana, Mo., Mrs. Neva Wombles of New Canton, Mrs. Eva Forgey of Rockport, and Mrs. Ruth Holcomb of Rockport.

MINA (HERRON) SMITH , 87, of Hannibal and formerly of Pleasant Hill , Ill. , died at 1:03 p.m. April 15, 1999, at Hannibal Regional Hospital . Funeral services for Mrs. Smith will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Smith Funeral Chapel in Hannibal . Pastor Jim Allen will officiate. Burial will be at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill . Mrs. Smith was born Jan. 1, 1912, in Hamburg , Ill. , to Timothy and Clara Foster Herron. She was married to Raymond Smith on Dec. 23, 1933, in Pleasant Hill . He preceded her in death June 19, 1967. Survivors include one daughter, Vera Abright of Hannibal; one stepson, Dwayne Smith of Mozier, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Elizabeth Davis of Banks, Ore., Genevieve Buchanan of Pleasant Hill and Betty Coonrod of Madison, Ill.; and five brothers, Charles Herron and Richard Herron Jr., both of Pleasant Hill, John Herron of Rock Island, Ill., Carl D. Herron of Nebo, Ill., and Simon L. Herron of the state of Texas. She was preceded in death by three sons, John W. Smith, Ronald W. Smith and Raymond Smith Jr.; and two sisters, Ruth Praytor and Bertha Herron. Mrs. Smith had worked for Stark Brothers Nursery in Pleasant Hill, Atlas, Ill. , and Rockport , Ill. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Bill Abright, Ronnie Abright, Wesley Abright, John Abright, Robert Abright and Cheyenne LaFond.

NELSON SMITH , was born Aug. 4, 1887 near Nebo, Illinois, and departed this life Dec. 3, 1936, being 49 years, 3 months and 29 days old. He was the son of Wm. E. and Susan Smith, who preceded him in death. He was one of 8 children, also having 3 half brothers and sister, of these, two, Lois and Iva preceded him in death. On July 13, 1924 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Ola Kessinger, of Nebo. To this union was born three children, Ina Marie preceding him in death when 15 months old. When 17 years old he trusted Christ as his Savior and united with the Nebo Baptist church. He has always enjoyed church services and appreciated the singing of Old-Fashioned hymns. He leaves to mourn his loss his companion, three children, Gerald Paul Kasinger a step-son, Eleanor Gene and Nelson Glen. Eight brothers and sisters; Charles of Pleasant Hill, Elmer of Pittsfield, Francis of Nebo, W.T. of St. Louis, John of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Tabitha Franklin of Pleasant Hill, Mrs. Ethel Hayden of Nebo and Mrs. Lennie Roof of Mason City, Ill. Thirteen nieces and thirteen nephews, a host of relatives and friends. In apparent good health all his life just the last few months was _______________________ a few weeks quietly passed away at the home of Mrs. Mary Lansdon Thursday afternoon. Funeral services was conducted by Rev. Eldon Peek at the Baptist church, Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial was in the Hunter cemetery.

I know as my life grows older,
And mine eyes have a clearer sight
That under each rank wrong, somewhere
There lies the root of right;
That each sorrow has it’s purpose,
By the sorrowing oft unguessed
But as sure as the sun brings the morning
Whatever is – is best.
Contributed by Caroline Conner Puskas - Nebo Banner, Nebo, Pike county, Ill, Thursday, December 10, 1936

O. EVERETTE SMITH , Funeral services for O. Everette Smith, mayor of Pleasant Hill for the past 12 years, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Pleasant Hill Christian church with the Rev Joe Maynard and Rev Tom Anders officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights cemetery. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Smith, 73, died May 4, 1979 in St. Mary Hospital, Quincy following an illness of about one month. Born May 4, 1906 in Pleasant Hill township, he was a son of Charles and Mildred Stone Smith. He was first married to Frances Orrill in Pike county on July 16, 1928. She died in January, 1961. He married Opal Mitchell in Pleasant Hill on Aug. 11, 1961 and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Owen of Pleasant Hill and Robert of Westchester, PA; a stepson, Doug Mitchell of Western Springs; a daughter, Mrs. Better Barton of East Alton; three brothers, Olen of Carthage, Verdie of Pleasant Hill and James of Mason City; a sister, Mrs. Clara Pratt of Watseka; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild and two stepgrandchildren. Mr. Smith was a former principal of the Pleasant Hill elementary school, retiring in 1954 after teaching for 25 years. He was also a retired farmer. He attended Normal State and Western Illinois University. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Christian church and was on the boards of the Pike County Emergency Ambulance and the Pleasant Hill volunteer Ambulance units. He also served as secretary of the Pleasant Hill Senior Citizens Council. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill volunteer Ambulance Unit.
Contributedby Carolyne Conner Puskas

JERRY BROOKS SMITH - 68, of Pleasant Hill, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 5th at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, Mo. The Rev. Don Hannell will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 4th at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. He died Thursday, May 29, 2008, at the Long Beach Memorial Hospital in Long Beach, Calif. He was born July 31, 1939 at Pleasant Hill, to Winifred D. and Evelyn Marie Capps Smith. He married Pansy Drummonds June 6, 1959 at Dallas, Texas. He is survived by one son, Michael Smith and wife, Erica of Chapin; two daughters, Mrs. Debbie Weinholtz and husband, Brad of Mission Viejo, Calif. and Ms. Pam Smith of Pleasant Hill; six grandchildren, Patrick Smith, Deseree Smith, Kyle Smith and Brook Smith,, all of Pleasant Hill, Ian Weinholtz and Lindsey Weinholtz, both of Mission Viejo; one brother, Allen (Al) Smith and wife, Gayle of Louisiana; cousins, niece, nephews and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father, Winifred D. Smith who died Nov. 6, 1983 and his mother, Evelyn Smith who died Jan. 10, 2002 and also by his grandparents. He had been employed at Holcim Cement Company at Clarksville, Mo. until his retirement in 2001. He had also farmed in the Pleasant Hill area all of his life. Honorary pallbearers are George Webster and John Edwards. Active Pallbearers are Bill Graham, Richard Brummell, Donnie Shireman, Gary Capps, Kenny Davis and Gerald LaRue. Memorials may be given to; The Nagourney Institute, 750 E. 29th Street, Long Beach, CA. 90806
Contributed by Billie Browning - from the Pike Press

LYDIA CHANEY SMITH - The wife of William E Smith of Nebo, undertook to kindle the fire by pouring on coal oil. An explosion followed, scattering the oil over her person, and she was so badly burned that she died the next day.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas - Pike County Democrat, January 2, 1873

OWEN G. SMITH , 76, a retired farmer living on Two Mile, southeast of Atlas, died in Illini hospital in Pittsfield at 3 Tues. afternoon, Dec. 28, 1965. He had been in failing health for several months. Mr. Smith was born in Atlas township August 9, 1889, a son of John and Laura Sealock Smith. He was married to Martha Esther Wilson on April 21, 1911 at Pittsfield , who survives. Surviving with the widow are four sons, Frank of Salem, N. H., Paul of Vallejo, Cal., Wallace of Granite City and Donald of Quincy; four daughters, Mrs. Everett (Fern) Humke of Lima, Mrs. Clyde Charlene Loucks of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Glenn (Betty) Applegate of Granite City and Mrs. James (Dorothy) Williams of Pittsfield; a sister, Mrs. Maggie Griffeth of Pittsfield; a brother, Curtis of Pittsfield; 29 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted in Ward funeral chapel in Pleasant Hill , Friday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. Joe Maynard officiating. Burial was in the Wells cemetery. Hand written in ink across the bottom of obituary: Pall Bearers: Charles and Arthur Lowery, Paul and Wilbur Bechenholdt, Truman Griffith, Sam Latta.

PAUL L. SMITH , 95, died May 6, 2008, at his residence in Pearl. He was born April 23, 1913 in Pearl to Ernest and Verna Kessinger Smith. He married Florence G. Reese Sept. 12, 1933 in Pike County and she preceded Aug. 17, 2005. He was a laborer on road construction. He was a member of the Cornerstone Church in Milton, an avid hunter and fisherman and better known as "Wolf Hunter" by his CB friends. Survivors include six sons, Billy E. (Sandra) Smith, Nebo, Donald (companion Cheryl Richards), Pearl; Floyd "Bud" Smith, Milton, Gearold (Barbara) Smith, Pittsfield, Ronald D. (Pam) Pearl; and Freddie (Joetta) Smith; three daughters Mrs. Robert (Gladys) Clarkson, Pittsfield, Mrs. John (Doris) Webel, Pittsfield and Lois Stanley, Milton; three sisters; Leona (Don) Boren, Pittsfield, Emma Patton, Pittsfield, Ethel Shanks, Many, La.; 38 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren; and 27 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded by his wife, Florence Smith, brothers George Elbert Smith and Earl Smith; sister, Lelia Wedding; daughter, Virginia Bevans; grandson, Michael Webel; step grandson, Ronnie Labby; granddaughter, Melissa Sue Stanley; four great granddaughters; and one great-grandson, and one great-great-grandson. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield with granddaughter Glenna Pruitt officiating. Burial will be in the Hess Cemetery, Pearl. Visitation was held Friday, May 9, 5-8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are to the Hess Cemetery or Blessing Hospice of Pike County or donor's choice.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

SUSAN SMITH - From the Primitive Missionary, Manchester, Illinois, Wednesday, November 23, 1904

Mrs. Susan Smith was born Feb. 14, 1850 and was united in marriage to Wm. Smith, March 8, 1874. She died Nov. 15, 1904, aged 54 years 9 months, 1 day.

She was the mother of eight children all of whom survive her except Lola who preceded her to the better world. In addition to the above she leaves to mourn her departure, husband, three step-children and a large number of friends.

Sister Smith united with the Baptist church at the age of 15, of which she remained a faithful and consistent member until death.

The funeral took place from the Nebo Baptist church conducted by the pastor. The remains were laid to rest in the Mason cemetery to await the resurrection of the just at the sound of the last trumpet.

All her children but two are Christians and trying to serve mother’s God. The family have the sympathy of the entire community. May the Lord console the sorrowing husband and father with his dear children. The Baptist church of Nebo has lost a faithful member but Heaven has gained our loss. “Death is swallowed up in victory.”
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas

TONEY SMITH , of Pittsfield died at 10:25 am Sunday, July 1, 1973 at Illini hospital in Pittsfield . Mr. Smith was born Oct. 8, 1892 in Pike County , a son of Antone and Maria Chenoweth Smith. He married Erma Loutzenhiser. She survives with two daughters, Mrs. Roscoe ( Ada ) McGlasson of Rockport and Mrs. Paul E. (Lola Jean) Stillwell of Covington, Ga. A sister, Mrs. Hugh Henry of Van Nuys , Calif. , survives also. There are three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mr. Smith was a veteran of World War I. He was a retired farmer. The funeral will be held at 2:30 pm today, Tuesday, at Plattner Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Joe Maynard officiating. Burial will be in the Miller cemetery near Atlas.

VERDIE C. SMITH , 76, of Pleasant Hill, retired Pike County educator and owner of Smitty’s Sporting Goods in Pleasant Hill, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 1985 in the Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, where he had been a patient since Jan. 18. Born in Pleasant hill, Aug 28, 1909 he was a son of Charles L. and Mildred L. Stone Smith. He married Evelyn V. Galloway, April 3, 1931 in Quincy and she survives. Also surviving are a son Louis of Huntsville, Ala; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Hart of Pleasant Hill, a sister, Mrs. Clara Pratt of Watseka; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters and a granddaughter. Mr. Smith was a 1929 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and attended college in Normal. He taught and coached for 25 years in various Pike County grade schools and then at Atlas High School. He was principal of New Canton Elementary School from 1940 to 1950. In 1938, Mr. Smith and his wife founded the Quality School Supply Co. in 1958 he founded Smitty’s Sporting Goods. He retired from both companies in 1976 because of ill health. He refereed high school and college basketball games for several years and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a former member of the Pleasant Hill Masonic Lodge 565 AF & AM and a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist church. Services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home at Pleasant Hill by the Rev William Smith. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery at Pleasant Hill. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Pleasant Hill Ambulance Unit or Pleasant Hill volunteer Fire Department.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas

WILLIAM T. SMITH , son of W. E. and Angeline Smith, was born in Nebo, Ill, December 13, 1860 and departed this life in St. Louis, Mo., July 25, 1943 at the age of 82 years, 7 mo., and 12 days. He grew to manhood and spent the greater part of his life in Nebo, where he was engaged in the jewelry business. Several years ago he moved to Popular Bluffs, Mo., where he also operated a successful jewelry shop until failing health compelled him to retire. In Nov. 1882, he was united in marriage with Capitola Stevens, and to this union seven children were born, four of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his faithful companion and three children; Mrs. Earl Walker and Mrs. Joseph Frey of St. Louis, Mo., and Claude Smith of Alton, Ill. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a brother, John Smith of Nebo, Ill, two half-brothers, Francis Smith of New Hartford, Ill, and Elmer Smith of Perry, Ill., a sister, Tabitha Franklin of Pleasant Hill, Ill.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Linnie Roof of Mason City, Ill., and Mrs. Ethel Hayden of Pleasant Hill, Ill., and a number of nieces and nephews. A brief funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at the G.H. Hobbs home with Homer Brown in charge. Interment was in the Hunter cemetery, G. H. Hobbs funeral director. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Walker, Mrs. Lillian Constance, Mrs. W. T. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Smith and Eddy were present.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas

WINFIELD D. SMITH , 78, of Route 1, Pleasant Hill , Ill. , died at 6 am Sunday, November 6, 1983 in Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana , Missouri . Mr. Smith was born Aug. 12, 1905 in Nebo, a son of Francis Marsh and Maude Helen Stone Smith. He married Evelyn Marie Capps, Nov. 27, 1937, in Laddonia , Missouri . Mr. Smith was employed by Panhandle Eastern Pipeline for 25 years before his retirement in 1968. He also was a car salesman for General Motors agencies in Louisiana . He was a member of the Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill . Surviving are his wife, two sons, Jerry B. of rural Pleasant Hill and Allen R. of Lousiana; two brothers, Calvin Smith of Blackhawk, Colo., and F.M. Smith of Woodland Park, Colo., two sisters, Mrs. Dixie Lovinger of Boulder, Colo., and Mrs. Vera Black of Memphis, Tenn., and four grandchildren. Services were held at 2 pm Tuesday in Collier Funeral Home at Louisiana , the Rev. Waylon Ingle conducting. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery at Pleasant Hill .

GLENNA A. (HANSCOM) SPENDER , 80, of New Canton, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born Aug. 27, 1927, in Tilley, New Brunswick, Canada. She was one of nine children born to Douglas and Helen Hanscom. She married John W. Swain Feb. 18, 1944, in Andover, New Brunswick Canada. He died April 14, 1975. She married Frank A. Spencer April 17, 1976, in Pittsfield. He died Oct. 6, 1992. She is survived by all six of her children: daughter, Lois Thomas and husband Robert, of Hull; daughter Sandy Smith and husband Terry, of Kinderhook; daughter Patti Sturtevent and husband Rick, of Princeville; son John Swain and wife, Barb, of Litchfield; daughter Trina Phillips and husband Bruce, of New Canton; and daughter Lori Powell and husband Terry, of Kinderhook; 14 Grandchildren: Corey Miller, Scott Smith, Kim Kaeller, Trish Worden, Jason Sturtevant, Monica Cohen, Tish Lewey, Brittani Cunningham, Marlee Swain, Derrick Phillips, Jessica Phillips, Samantha Phillips, Christina Powell, and John Powell; and & 14 Great Grandchildren: Nick Pope, Mason Miller, Brooke Jonas, Taylor Jonas, Taylor Smith, Reagan Smith, Dawson Koeller, Jayce Koeller, Zack Worden, Madilyn Cohen, Mackenzie Phillips, Madison Phillips, Haylee Smith and Gage Smith. She is also survived by two brothers, three sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter, Minnie Mechelle Swain. For many years Glenna worked along side her husband John on their farm outside New Canton as well as raising her children. She enjoyed sewing, crafting and traveling. She especially enjoyed good times spent with her friends of the New Canton Red Hat Society. She attended the New Canton Methodist Church. Glenna was happiest when her family was gathered together celebrating holidays, special events, or just for a family meal. Many of these gatherings took place at the river where she enjoyed boating, fishing and relaxing. A summer tradition began in 1993 when Glenna and her daughters, daughter-in-law, and sometimes grandchildren began vacationing together. Each year since then they traveled to different destinations enjoying the sites and fun activities that formed memories never to be forgotten by those involved. If love, laughter and good times were a measure of wealth, Glenna and her family would be considered millionaires. Visitation was held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. June 1 at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 2 at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial was in Shearer Cemetery in New Canton. Memorials are suggested to the New Canton Methodist Church Building Fund
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

VEDA MAE (BARTON) SPRINGER , 96, of Pittsfield, and formerly of Milton, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at the Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. She was born Feb. 26, 1911, to Ora and Myrtle Freeman Barton. She married Loren R. Springer Sept. 4, 1929 and he preceded her in death Oct. 30, 1979. Mrs. Springer was an Avon Representative and cooked at local restaurants in the Milton area. She was a member of the Montezuma Club, and enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing, gardening (especially flower gardening), and reading. She farmed alongside her husband, Loren, on the family farm. Survivors include one son, Lambert (Goldie) Springer of Milton; two daughters, Laurabell (Glenn) McConnell of Milton and Evelyn Hayes of Springfield; six grandchildren, Karen McConnell of Milton, Michael McConnell of Overland Park, Kan., Kevin Hayes of Springfield, Paul (Linda) Hayes of Springfield, Kent (Leigh Ann) Hayes of Lavergne, Tenn., and Tim (Mary) Springer of Joliet; by four great grandchildren: Bret Ketchum of Milton, Brettany and Jennifer Hayes of St. Louis, Mo and Amber (T.J.) Barnhart of Independence, Kan.; one great great-grandson, Kaden Barnhart; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield with Brother Wilson Ramsey officiating. Burial was at the Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill. A lunch for family and friends were served at the Milton Community Center following the services. Visitation was held Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the Milton Community Center. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL is handling the arrangements.
Pike Press October 17, 2007

SARAH STEELE - Miss Sarah Steele, aged 19, died of small-pox in New Salem township, Sat­urday last and was buried the same night at 10 o'clock.
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

HILDA V. (HOOS) STICKMAN , 97, of Pittsfield died Monday, October 23, 2006 at the Eastside Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield . She was born in rural Pittsfield in Newburg Township on September 17, 1909 a daughter of the late John and Effie Rhodes Hoos. She married Leslie Stickman Jan. 15, 1974 and he preceded her in death Sept. 7, 1994. She is survived by a daughter, Betty Riegle of Greenville, Ohio; a grandson Drew (wife Judy) Strock of Spring City, PA; 2 granddaughters, Carol Wasson (husband Dan) of Union City, IN and Alice Gossett (husband Jim) of Murrietta, CA; 5 great grandchildren; a sister, Eleanor Smith of Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son Robert Williams on Dec. 6, 2002; 3 brothers, Claude, Clarence and Ross Hoos; a sister Donna Adams and a nephew, J. D. Hoos. Mrs. Stickman was a homemaker during her early years and later in life worked at the Bowl in Pittsfield . She was a member of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church . She loved to knit, crochet, quilt, do crossword puzzles, and work in her flower garden. Many of her crocheted baby blankets were given to young mothers in the community. When her health permitted, she enjoyed watching many of the parades in Pittsfield , Griggsville and Barry. She also did alot of traveling through many states with her husband. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Linda Peyla, officiating. Burial will be in the West Cemetery in Pittsfield . Visitation will be held Wednesday from noon until time of services at 2 pm. Memorials are suggested to Pittsfield United Methodist Church , Blessing Hospice of Pike County or the donor's choice. Niebur Funeral Home of Pittsfield in handling arrangements.

PAUL E. STILWELL , 81, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, at the Triad of Jeffersonville in Jeffersonville, Ga. Mr. Stilwell was born on Sept. 13, 1926 in Detroit. He served as a hospital administrator for numerous hospitals, retiring from Gerald Champion Memorial Hospital in Alamo Gordo, N. M. Mr. Stilwell was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country in World War II. He was a member of the Warner Robins Church of Christ and was an active member of the Jaycees and various other civic organizations in Alamo Gordo, New Mexico. His parents, Carlos and Jennie Ellen Stilwell, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Lola Stilwell, Jeffersonville, Ga.; son, Gene Stilwell (Sandra), Warner Robins, Ga.; daughter, Sandra Coble, Las Vegas, New Mexico; grandson, Michael Stilwell, Warner Robins, Georgia; grandson, Robert Stilwell, Warner Robins, Ga.; granddaughter, Tamera Murphy, Hawkinsville, Ga.; grandson, Jason Cameron, Albuquerque, N. M.; and six great grandchildren. Visitation were Sept. 20 from 6 until 8 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with interment following in Andersonville National Cemetery.
Pike Press Oct. 18, 2007

DONALD EUGENE STOLTE , 64, of 4915 Prospect St, a concrete finisher and an active civic supporter, died at 4:13 p.m. Friday, (Jan. 20, 1989) in the Hannibal Regional Healthcare Facility. Mr. Stolte was born July 11, 1924, in Hull, Illinois, a son of Russell R. and Esther Wilson Stolte. He married June Albsmeyer Nov. 3, 1945, in Little rock, Ark. She survives. Mr. Stolte had worked for many years as a concrete finisher for the Blleigh Construction Co., and was a member of the Hull United Methodist Church, the Goodfellow Club, the Quincy Consistory AASR, and the Hull Lions Club, of which he was an honorary life member. He and his family lived in Hull until 1974, when they moved to Hannibal. Additional survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Susan) Resnick of Simsbury, Conn., Mrs. Larry (Shelley) Campbell, of New London, Mo., and Mrs. Russell (Shirley) Goldammer of St. Louis; two brothers, Lester, of Barry and Leslie, of Hull; two sisters, Doris Weiss, of Quincy, and Mrs. Raymond (Marilyn) Speckhart, of Payson; six grand children, Sasha and Benjamin Resnick of Simsbury, Conn., Michelle, Christopher and Scott Campbell, of New London, and Morgan Goldammer of St. Louis, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Koeller. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday in the Hull United Methodist Church by the Rev. Karen Martin. Burial will be in Akers Chapel Cemetery in Hull.
Contributed by David Bethard

MARY ESTHER (WILSON) STOLTE - Services for Mrs. Mary Esther Stolte, 62, of Kinderhook who died Thursday afternoon in Sarasota, Fla., were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 13, in the Hull Methodist Church, Rev. J. Paul Sisson officiated and burial was in Akers Chapel Cemetery. The organist was Mrs. Howard Kenady. Mrs. Stolte was born July 26, 1906, in Hull, a daughter of the late William and Mary Kenady Wilson. She was a member of the Hull Methodist Church and WSCS of the church. She was married to Russell Stolte, December 24, 1923. He survives with three daughters, Mrs. Harry (Dorothy) Koeller of New Canton, Mrs. Howard (Doris) Weiss of Quincy, and Mrs. Ronald (Marilyn) Speckhart of Sarasota; three sons, Donald E. and Leslie L. Stolte of Kinderhook and Lester L. Stolte of Barry; two half-brothers, Harry Wagy of Hannibal and Ralph Moore of Keokuk; four sisters, Mrs. Elmer (Lucy) Gudgel, Mrs. Clarence Wayne (Gertrude) Colgrove of Hull and Mrs. Frank (Olive) Duffy of Peoria; 15 grandchildren In Memoriam Mrs. Mary Esther Stolte July 26, 1906 January 9, 1969 Services From Hull United Methodist Church Hull, Illinois Monday, January 13, 1969 at 2:00 p.m. Clergyman Reverend J. Paul Sisson Organist Mrs. Howard Kenady Interment Akers Chapel Cemetery Hull, Illinois Casket Bearers Marvin Gudgel Nelson Colgrove Dale Meyer Elmo Meyer Glenn Pulliam Richard Speckhart
Contributed by David Bethard

RUSSELL ROMAN STOLTE , 67, a Kinderhook farmer, died Wednesday July 15, 1970 at 5:35 p.m. in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hannibal. Services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church of Hull. The Rev. Bruce L. Baker will officiate and burial will be in Hull. Mr. Stolte was born in Pike County Aug. 18, 1902, a son of Roman and Virginia Adkins Stolte. He was a member of the Hull United Methodist Church. He married Esther Wilson Dec. 24, 1923. She died Jan. 9, 1969. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Doris) Weiss of Quincy and Mrs. Ronald (Marilyn) Sturtevant of Sarasota, Fla; three sons, Donald, and Leslie, both of Kinderhook, and Lester of Barry; a brother, Willis of Hull; two sisters, Mrs. Earl (Gladys) Speckhart of rural Quincy and Mrs. Albert (Margaret) Danhaus of rural Payson, and 15 grandchildren. A daughter preceded him in death. In Memoriam Russell R. Stolte August 18, 1902 July 15, 1970 Services from Hull United Methodist Church, Hull, Illinois Saturday, July 18, 1970 at 10:30 a.m. Clergyman: Rev. Bruce L. Baker Organist: Mrs. Howard Kenedy Interment: Akers Chapel Cemetery, Hull, Illinois Casket Bearers: Richard Speckhart, Harold Stolte, William Adkins, Howard Adkins, Dale Meyer, Elmo Meyer
Contributed by David Bethard

HOMER F. STONE , 86, of near Nebo, a retired farmer, died at 9;15 a.m. Wednesday (May 24, 1978) in Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana, Mo. Mr. Stone was born near Pleasant Hill, Sept. 6, 1891, a son of James H. and Helen Dodge Stone. He married Ada Buchanan, Jan. 28, 1917, near Nebo. Surviving are his wife; and a son, Ralph of near Nebo. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, conducted by the Rev. Wayne Guthrie. Burial will be in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. The family suggest memorials be made to the Pike County Heart association.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas

JAMES H. STONE , died at his home in Pleasant Hill township, February 5, 1943. He was born November 8, 1855, the eldest son of Samuel and Accenath Ann Stone, who came to Pike County from Kentucky in 1839. Mr. Stone was 87 years, 2 months and 26 days of age, the last of a family of ten children. December 18, 1887, he was married to Helen Dodge and to this union three children were born. One son, Homer Stone of Pleasant Hill township survives. He lived his entire life in Pleasant Hill township, except the winter of 1895, which he spent in California, and about two months in Arkansas in 1912. Mr. Stone had a vivid memory of the day when citizens of this community heard of the death of President Lincoln. As Mr. Stone remembered the tragic day, Zeke Hobbs was at Pearl when the news of the assassination was brought to that river port by boat and he immediately mounted his horse and rode through Nebo and to Pleasant Hill, spreading the news as he rode past the homes. The Stone family lived on the Walston farm east of Pleasant Hill at that time. Mr. Stone lived an honest and upright life, and was a good neighbor and true to all. He was united with the Christian church during a meeting conducted by Evangelist Strawn in 1878, and remained a member of the Christian church in Pleasant Hill. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, February 6, at the grave, conducted by the Rev. Orlen Lane. Burial was in Venable Cemetery.

CARD OF THANKS: -- We thank our friends and neighbors for their kind words and their help in our recent bereavement. Homer and Ada Stone, Ralph Ray Stone
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas - Obit from Celia Fannie Guthrie Buchanan’s scrap book

LEOTA (GOEWEY) STONE , 74, of Nebo, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, at Pittsfield Manor. Born Oct. 29, 1927 in Pleasant Hill Township in Pike County, she was a daughter of Earl M. and Mildred G. Schlieper Goewey. She married Leslie boots on April 26, 1945. They divorced in 1962. She married Guy W. Stone Nov. 19, 1965 in Nebo. He survives in Nebo. She was a homemaker and had also cared for the elderly in her home. She was well known for her quilting abilities and also enjoyed craftwork. She was a member of the Nebo Christian Church. Survivors are her husband, Guy; one son, Carroll Stone (wife Elke), Louisiana, Mo., two daughters, Mrs. Bill (Lois) Goewey, Louisiana, Mo., and Mrs. Archie (Sue) Scranton, Springfield, two brothers, Bob Goewey of Nebo and Dale Goewey of Summer Hill, three sisters, Mrs. Roger (Viola) Reinebach of Payson, Mrs. Harry (Joyce) Howland of Kampsville, and Joan Thompson of White Hall; seven grandchildren, Billy Goewey, Mindy Koehne, Tina Lemons, Chris Scranton, Danny Stone, Bianca Kiliadis, and Tim Scranton; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one infant brother. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, and were conducted by Bro. Wayne Davis, and Bro. Red Florence. Burial was in the Nebo Cemetery. Casket bearers were Gail Chamberlain, Don Chamberlain, Wayne Chamberlain, Ron Goewey, Ronnie Wayne Goewey and David Howland. Memorials may be made to the Nebo Christian Church, the Nebo Fire Department or the American Cancer Society. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill handled the arrangements.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas

PAUL S. STONE , was born September 15, 1865, and died on Friday, March 24, 1939 at the State Hospital in Jacksonville, Ill., where he had been since January. He was one of 10 children born to Samuel and Asenath Ann Stone, and he had spent his entire life near the place where he was born, south of Nebo. Mr. Stone confessed his faith in the Lord and united with the Church of Christ at Pleasant Hill, seven years ago. He is survived by two brothers, Nathan Stone of Glendale, Calif., and Jim who lives near Pleasant Hill, a great number of nephews and nieces and friends, who are saddened by his death. Funeral services were conducted at the Nebo Church of Christ, by C.C. Hanks of Pearl on Sunday at 1:30 p.m., March 26 and burial was made in the Venable cemetery where his parents are buried. Pall bearers were: Archie Stone, Jess Stone, Nathan Stone, John Pruett, Roy Zumwalt, and Harold Kindle.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas - Obit from Celia Fannie Guthrie Buchanan’s scrap book

RUSSELL S. STONE - Relatives and friends of Russell S. Stone of New Canton were shocked Thursday noon, when it was learned that he had suddenly expired when he left the Hull elevator to get into his truck, and collapsed. He was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hannibal , where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Mr. Stone had not been too well but had never really had a heart attack, and his death came as a sad blow to his family and many friends. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church in New Canton, conducted by Rev. J. B. Berry of Carruthersville , Mo. Burial was in the Kinderhook Cemetery . Mr. Stone was born at Kinderhook, Sept. 9, 1902, the son of William and Imo Master Stone. He attended Grubb and New Canton schools, and was a member of the Methodist church. He had lived most of his life in New Canton. For many years he did custom bailing, and for the past 15 years had been associated with the Heidloff elevator there. About a month ago he started work at the Hull elevator. Last Thursday he had loaded a truck from an automatic chute and was ready to start to Louisiana when he suddenly expired. Friends spoke highly of Mr. Stone as a most conscientious and hard working man. He was married at Mt. Sterling on June 20, 1925 to Ruth Clark, who survives with three sons: Robert Dale of New Canton, who is employed at the Democrat Times, Charles William of Rochester, Ill., and Carroll Gene of New Canton, who is employed in Quincy, and one daughter, Beverly Sue at home. He also leaves ? grandchildren, two half brothers, Leonard of Fowler, and Bill of Chicago and a half sister, Mrs. Nellie Brown of Chicago. Both the brothers were here to attend the funeral, but his sister was unable to come. (Written on obituary in pencil April 1961)

RUTH M. (CLARK) STONE , 100, of New Canton, Ill., died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, at her residence. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, Ill. Justin Raulston will officiate. Burial will be at Kinderhook Cemetery in Kinderhook, Ill. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 29, at the funeral home. Mrs. Stone was born Nov. 12, 1905, near Hull, Ill., to Charles and Geneva Matthews Clark. She was married to Russell S. Stone on June 20, 1921, in Mount Sterling, Ill. He preceded her in death March 23, 1961. Survivors include a son, Carrol (Norma) Stone of Pryor, Okla.; a daughter, Beverly (Bill) Henry of rural Rockport, Ill.; two daughters-in-law, Erma Schutte and Mildred McIntosh; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a special niece, Mabel Ruth Walker. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, and eight brothers and sisters.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

WILLIAM OTTO STONE , 62, a retired butcher of New Canton, died at 5 pm Monday, July 29, 1974 in Illini hospital, Pittsfield after a short illness. He was formerly of Oak Lawn and had lived in New Canton for two years. Services will be held Thursday at 1:00 pm in the Edgar Funeral Home in Oak Lawn with the Rev. William G. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Gardens south in Worth. Visitation will be held in Gill Memorial Home. Mr. Stone was born in Mendon Feb. 10, 1912, a son of William Henry and Anna Pammen Stone. He attended Coatsburg schools and was a member of Morine Valley Baptist Church. He married Mildred E. Kidder in Chicago on June 6, 1931. Surviving are the widow; a son, four daughters, a brother, William Henry Stone of Quincy; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Brown of Chicago; and 11 grandchildren. Mr. Stone was an uncle of Robert Dale Stone and Beverly Henry of New Canton.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

MRS. WILLIAM A. STONE - Last Sunday morning, January 28, 1934, at ten minutes to 7 o'clock at her home in this city, occurred the death of Mrs. William A. Stone, after a lingering and severe illness. Deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Turnbull, early settlers in this community. She was loved by all who knew her, and her many friends mourn her passing though it came as a sweet release after months of suffering. An active member of S. James' church, St. Mary's Guild and the Wo­man's Auxiliary, also in many community clubs and societies, her place will be hard to fill. Surviving as immediate relatives are her husband, a niece, Mrs. Mabel Kenney Leritz, and two nephews, Thomas and George Kenny, all living in Kansas City, and they were here for the funeral. A sister-in-law, Mrs. Clara Stone, has been assisting in her care for some time during her last illness. She has been a patient sufferer, but ready and anxious for the last summons. Funeral services were held in her late home Tuesday afternoon, January 30, at 3 o'clock her pastor, the Rev. J. K. Putt, officiating. Intermerit was in Griggsville cemetery. The following poem, which seems! appropriate at this time, was found where Mrs. Stone had placed it in her prayer-book:
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

EDWARD R. STOUT , 68, Paynesville, Mo., died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 in his home. He was born Sept. 28, 1939 to Charles LeRoy and Hazel Irene (Hoover) Stout in Derry Township in Pike County. He married Lynne McReynolds June 19, 1965 in Louisiana, Mo. and she survives. He is survived by two sons, Richard Stout of Elsberry, Mo. and Thomas (wife Heather) Stout; three daughters, Lisa (husband Jerry) Goewey of Hull, Penny (husband Orin) Campbell of Barry and Betsy Hunter of Paynesville; six grandsons, John Resor, Trenten Stout, Nathan Stout, Ethan Stout, Luke Stout and Tanner Campbell; six granddaughters, Lisha Kragel, Kayla Goewey, Britney Hunter, Kelsea Resor, Shelby Stout and Olivia Campbell; one sister, Janie Sue Irvin of Quincy; and one brother, James F. Stout of Otsego, Mich. He was an avid Cardinals baseball fan. He loved spending time with his family and served three years in the US Marine Corp. He loved being outdoors in both his work and recreation. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 31, at 10 a.m. at the Kirgan Funeral Home. Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 30 at the funeral home. Burial was at Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport. Memorials are suggested to Siteman Cancer Center in St. Peters, Mo
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

JAMES STOUT the seventh son of Julian Bryant and Izeal Stout was born at Darrtown, Ohio, 26, 1837 and died at El Dara, Sept. 25,1917 at the age of nearly 79 years. He came to Derry township with his parents in 1852, spending nearly all his life in the vicinity of El Dara. In September 1862 he married Elizabeth Graves, six children being born to this union. The mother who died June 22, 1900 and two children preceded him in death. There survive Nora, Emma, Carrie and Henry, with their families all of whom live in the vicinity of El Dara to mourn their loss. Mr. Stout united with the Christian Church in 1899. His life was above reproach. His strong, firm character was appreciated by all who knew him. The funeral was held in the Christian Church by the pastor, Rev. J.D. Dabney, and burial was in the Taylor Martin Cemetery.
Contributed by Mindy Doellman from the Pike County Republican 25 September 1917

ISAAC STRAUSS , one of the largest mass farmers in western Illinois and said to be the oldest Odd Fellow in the state, died at his home here today of infirmities incident to old age. He was 89. Coming to Pittsfield 65 years ago as a peddler, Mr. Strauss opened a department store that has since grown to the largest in this section of the state. He operated under one management farms totalling 20,000 acres in Pike, Adams, Scott, Brown and Calhoun.

GERALD STROTHER , 75, of Pittsfield, and formerly of Payson, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was born July 5, 1931 in Kinderhook to the late Daniel W. "Major" and Hazel Irene Coleman Strother. He married Darlene Baughman Jan. 26, 1950 in Barry and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Brenda Kay (husband Mike) Malone of Barryand Anita (husband Doug) Brackett of Chambersburg; two sons, Douglas Strother of Pittsfield and Michael (wife Marcia) Strother of Quincy; 13 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ina Frazier of Pittsfield, Darla Motley of Hannibal, Mo., Sue Strother of Denver, Colo. and Linda Bernier of Dallas, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandchild; and a great grandchild. Mr. Strother was a graduate of Kinderhook High School in Kinderhook. He enlisted in the U.S. Army serving two tours of duty in Vietnam and receiving two Bronze Star of Valor medals. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1973 after serving 20 years. He was a past employee of Little Jess Jeep Eagle, as well as Harris Broadcasting Co., and more recently St. John Anglican Church all in Quincy. He was a member of the Payson Masonic Lodge. He was an auto enthusiast. He loved to work on old cars restoring many cars over his lifetime. He also enjoyed carpentry and woodworking. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Fr. Stephen Strawn officiating. "In The Garden" by the Statler Bro's, "Go Rest High" by Vince Gill, "Holes In The Floor of Heaven" by Collin Raye and "Daddy's Hands" by Holly Dunn were played. Burial was in Kinderhook Cemetery in Kinderhook, where graveside military rites will be conducted by the burial detail from Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. Honorary pallbearers were Jeff Griggs, Rick Dark and Caleb Brackett. Pallbearers were Dustin Strother, Brandon Strother, Tim Malone, Scot Hall, Trevor Anderson Larry Kendall, Derrick Nash and Chris McCoy

ROBERT E. STURGIS , 55, of Pleasant Hill , died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, at his residence in Pleasant Hill . He was born July 12, 1947 in St. Louis , Mo. to Robert Earl Sr. and Mildred Jean Hartsock Sturgis. He was a U.S. Army veteran and an avid and accomplished table tennis player. He was an electrician with the I.B.E.W. Union Local 1 in St. Louis for many years. Survivors are his mother, Jean Sturgis of Pleasant Hill ; one daughter, Shannon Sturgis of St. Louis ; and two brothers, Jeff Sturgis of Newtown , Pa. and Scott Sturgis of St. Charles , Mo. He was preceded in death by his father. Graveside services were conducted Saturday, Aug. 24, at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill , by Rev. Leonard Castleman and Rev. Jim Kilson. Memorials may be made to the Crescent Heights Cemetery Association. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill handled the arrangements.

BURR H. SWAN - (Jacksonville Oct. 14) - Furneral services for Burr H. Swan, editor of the Pike County Republican, who died at Passavant hospital here Thursday (13 October 1927), will be held at the Christian Church in Pittsfield Sunday afternoon.
Decatur Evening Herald 14 October 1927

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