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

BONITA SMITH , 82, of Pleasant Hill, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry. She was born June 19, 1926 in Belleview, the daughter of Edward L. and Lettie E. Goewey Oden. Bonita married Glenn A. Smith Sept. 4, 1943 in Bowling Green, Mo. and Glenn died Dec. 23, 2001. She was a homemaker, an avid reader and enjoyed singing and listening to music, especially bluegrass and old time country. Most importantly, she enjoyed the time spent with her grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter, Pamela (Carry) Vetter of Hamburg; a son, Ivan (Nettie) Smith of Barry; five grandchildren, Joe (Meagan Galloway) Hartsock of Pleasant Hill, Melissa (Jeremy) Hansen of Pleasant Hill, Jessica Vetter of Hamburg and Alex Smith and Adam Smith, both of Barry; four great-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Reid, Evan and Jadyn; several nieces and nephews, including Bud Nevius of Peoria and Gene Nevius of Pittsfield. Bonita was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Paul Oden and Zoda Oden in infancy, four sisters, Martha Oden in infancy, Elsie Gwartney, Pauline Sternes and Irene Nevius and also by a grandson, Michale Hartsock. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Don Hannel. Burial followed at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation was held one hour prior to the services Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill 4th of July Celebration. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.
Contributed by Billie Browning

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.

GEORGE T. SMITH , 77, of Checotah, Okla. died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, at St Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla. He was born March 31, 1931 in Pike County to the late George T and Beulah M. Howland Smith. He married the former Marilyn Tucker Oct. 7, 1955 and she survives. He was a 1949 graduate of Pittsfield High School. He worked as a painter until he was called to serve his country as a part of the United States Army. Mr. Smith served in Korea during the Korean Conflict from January 1952 to October 1953 as a radio operator, and then remained in the Army Reserves until 1961. His work career spanned many years and included the primary occupations of painter, mill worker and welder for feed mills and truck lifts. His interests included reading, working in his workshop, gardening, solving puzzles, and spending time with friends and family. Mr. Smith was involved in the VFW and American Legion. After relocation to Oklahoma, Mr. Smith participated in the Fountainhead Area Improvement Council (FAIC). His main focus with the council was the Volunteer Fire Department. He took many fire fighting training courses including several taught through the Oklahoma State University. He and Marilyn were active supporters of many fund raising activities to support and advance the FAIC Volunteer Fire Department. During his volunteer time, he served on the Board, later being selected as President. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Marilyn; two sons, Thomas Wayde (Tame') of Log Lane Village, Colo. and Alan Brett Smith of Charleroi, Pa.; two daughters, Marianne (Matthew) Hanfelt of Marquette, Mich. and Gena Rae Terrell of Keller, Texas; five sisters, Dora Mae Weinant, of Pittsfield, Betty Crump, of Clearwater, Fla., Helen Hull, of Griggsville, Mildred (Scottie) Smith, of Pittsfield and Nancy (Art) Brackett, of Griggsville; nine grandchildren, Jennifer Hanfelt, Zackery (Jacque), Sharon, Jessica, Nathan and Logan Smith and Rachel and Gray Terrell; numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. He is preceded in death by son, Jeffrey Lynn Smith; his parents, three sisters, Dorothy Smith, Gladys Chaney and Margaret Richards; three brothers, David Smith, Harold Smith and Herschel Smith. Friends may call on the family Friday, Feb, 20 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Neibur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. A graveside service will follow at Miller Cemetery in Atlas, with Rev. Jim Jacques, officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Pittsfield American Legion Post # 152.
Contributed by Billie Browning

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)

HELEN F. (RUDSELL) SMITH - 85, Canton, Mo., died Monday, January 5, 2004, at Blessing Hospital. She was born February 19, 1918, Quincy, Ill., the daughter of Julius and Nancy Elizabeth Rudsell. She married William A. Smith, October 14, 1932, Palmyra, Mo. Mrs. Smith attended school in Quincy. She was a member of the Akers Chapel Church of Christ. Survivors include four daughters, Betty Rosa, Quincy; Carlene "Cookie" Johnson, Canton, Mo., Pat "Tuni" Jackson and husband Jerry, Quincy, Ill., and Janet Bringer and husband, John E., LaGrange; four sons, Bob and wife Nancy, Barry, Ill., Lonnie and wife Karen, Glendale, Ariz., Tom and wife Judy, Fulton, Mo., Billy Keith and wife Debbie, Quincy; a brother, Fremont Rudsell, Illinois City, Ill., and a sister, Phyllis Juels, Milan, Ill.; twenty-one grandchildren; and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a daughter, Dorothy Bringer, LaGrange; two grandchildren, Renea Hill, Glendale, Ariz., and Eddie Lee Thomas, Quincy; brothers James "Bud" and LeRoy Rudsell; four sisters, Maxine Lake, Elizabeth Scott, and Dorothy and Shirley who both died in infancy. Burial will be at Akers Chapel Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being made by Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home, Payson, Ill.
Contributed by Lillie Riney (Find-A-Grave)

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

JAMES W. SMITH , 78, of Chatham, and formerly of Pleasant Hill, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. He was born Oct. 18, 1929 in Gary, Ind., the son of Earl and Mildred Warren Smith. He married Joan Crawford Oct. 4, 1948 in Bellton and she survives. Jim was the plant manager for Pleasant Hill FS for 25 years, retiring in 1990. He attended the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of nearly 60 years, Joan Smith of Chatham, four children, Donna (husband Tom) Townsend of Princeton, Ind., Dennis Smith of Springfield, Elaine Green of Chatham and Kent Smith of Columbus, Ohio; also two grandchildren, Abby Smith and Cale Green; a brother, Earl Smith, Jr.; and three sisters, Evelyn, Marian and Frances. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jackie. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Don Hannel. Burial will follow at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be held Thursday from 3 p.m. until time of services. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Pleasant Hill Fire Department. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.
Contributed by Billie Browning

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

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.

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

MARGARET SMITH , 72, of Pittsfield, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. She was born April 9, 1936 in Aurora to the late William and Ethel Reardon Van Buskirk. She married Lyle Smith Aug. 21, 1954 in Aurora and he survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Linda Jackson and husband Lowell of Center, Mo.; a son, Lyle Smith, Jr. of Pittsfield; four grandchildren, Holly Young and husband Stan of Griggsville, Adam Kirkpatrick of Buckeye, Ariz., Whitney Smith of Casa Grande, Ariz. and Brandon Smith of Pittsfield; one great-grandson, Austin Kirkpatrick of Griggsville, who was raised in the home of Lyle and Marge for several years; three sisters, Sophia Grieves of Florida, Della Hull of Concord and Ida Vonach of Akron, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ethel Actchly and Hattie Hull; and two brothers, William Van Buskirk and Richard Van Buskirk. Margaret was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Pittsfiel. She and her husband Lyle traveled extensively throughout the United States. She was a professional cook for many years, working at local restaurants and health institutions. She loved growing flowers and her garden. But her greatest love was for her family and was involved in their lives, as well as helping many people and friends in need. She was a very generous and giving person with volunteer work at the church and at nursing homes.
Contributed by Billie Browning

MERIBETH (THOMAS) SMITH , 60, of Pleasant Hill, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001, at her home. Born April 15, 1941 in Martinsburg, she was a daughter of John Leon and Carol Guthrie Thomas. She married Terry Smith on July 23, 1940 in Pleasant Hill. He survives in Pleasant Hill. Mrs. Smith was a 1959 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School. She was a homemaker and secretary for her husband's Shelter Insurance Agency in Pleasant Hill. She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Pleasant Hill, where she served as music director and organist. She enjoyed music and was an organist for the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home for many years. She also enjoyed decorating her home. Survivors also include her mother, Carol Thomas of Pleasant Hill, two sons, Gregory T. (wife Rachel) Smith of Mattoon and James T. (wife Jolene) Smith of Pittsfield; and four grandchildren, Jerica and Jarret Smith of Pittsfield and Braden and Brock Smith of Mattoon. She was preceded in death by her father, John Leon Thomas, a brother, Jack Thomas; and a sister, Carol Ann Shireman. Services were conducted Friday in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill by Elder Roger Howell. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Casket bearers were Jeff Shireman, Steve Shireman, John M. Thomas, Buzz Puterbaugh, Mark Biggs and Grant Smith. Memorials may be given to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Pleasant Hill, Blessing Hospice, or Crescent Heights Cemetery Association. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill handled the arrangements.

MILO B. SMITH , 79, of Pittsfield, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2009, at the Harry S. Truman V.A. Hospital in Columbia, Mo. He was born April 14, 1929 in Pleasant Hill to Raymond L. and Esther O. Guthrie Smith. He married Wanda Chaplin Sept. 9, 1951, at the Pittsfield Nazarene Parsonage, and she survives. Mr. Smith was a farmer his entire life who also had worked as a mechanic at Benson Motor Company in Pittsfield for seventeen years. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict in the Military Police at Ft. Bragg, NC from 1951 - 1953. He attended the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene. He attended Gem City College in Quincy. He was a member of Pittsfield Masonic Lodge 790 AF & AM, Pittsfield American Legion Post 152, and the Pike County Farm Bureau. Mr. Smith enjoyed visiting with friends, discussing politics and challenging discussions, farming, and especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Wanda of Pittsfield; three sons, Mike, Monte and Marty Smith, all of Pittsfield; two daughters, Mrs. Rhonda (Don) Bryant of Hardin and Mrs. Jackie Hinrichs of Hardin; a brother, Scotty (Mildred) Smith of Pittsfield; a sister, Karol (Ruddy) Wainman of Owensboro, Ky.; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Quiller and Wilmetta Smith; two brothers, Guy and Glenn Smith; and a grandson, Terry Smith. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene with Rev. John Ruzich and Rev. Ron Baker officiating. Burial was at the Bethel Cemetery, Griggsville. Military graveside rites were conducted by the Pittsfield American Legion Post 152. There was a symbolic dove release at the graveside. Visitation was held Saturday, Feb. 7 from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the Bethel Cemetery or the Harry S. Truman Community Living Hospice.
Contributed by Billie Browning

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.