ANDERSON WACASER - I am a son of George and Rebecca Rudisil Wacaser. I am the last survivor of 14 childen. I was born Dec 11th 1836, near Lincolnton, Lincoln County N.C.. I moved with parents to Georgia in 1837, to Springplace, Murry County and lived there until father died Jan. 11th 1846. Then in Feb. 1850 at the age of 13 years, I moved with mother to IL and settled near Pittsfield, Pike County. I there grew up to manhood, and on Oct. 11, 1860 was married to Emma A. Ross and to that union was born 10 children. Then in 1864 I moved with my wife and three children to Logan County near Lincoln, and lived there until Dec. 1874, then moved to Moultrie County and settled in Lowe Twp. All this time I was engaged in farming. Then in 1884 I moved to Hammond,Piatt Co. IL and lived there until my wife died Jan. 14, 1900. She left her husband and five children to mourn her loss - five children deceased. Since my wife died I have been dividing the time with my children and living with them. I am now 91 years old, and survived by five children and some grandchildren - Anna R. Fulton, Culver city CA - Emmett A. Wacaser, Tampa FL - Frank W. and George Wacaser and Emma E. Tracy all of Lovington IL. Also 24 grandchildren living and five deceased - 27 Great Grandchildren living and one deceased... Written by myself this 25th day of Feb. 1928 - signed by Anderson Wacaser.
Comment by Helen Wacaser - he died 11 Feb. 1932

LINDA WADE - A five year old girl was killed and her three year old brother was critically injured when both fell 35 feet from a bluff into a shallow creek Friday. Linda Wade, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wade of Griggsville, suffered a broken neck and was dead on arrival at the hospital. Her brother Courtney was in serious condition Saturday Morning. The children fell from a narrow "Indian Trail" which led along the bluff's edge from a larger path. They had gone to the park with two older children Charlotte Dittmer and Gene Vahlkamp. The Wade children were visiting at the home of their grandmother Mrs. Everett Smith, Quincy. Richard Carson and Don Harvey and officer Wm. McCarthy tried to revive the girl.
From the Edwardsville Intelligencer 7 Jun 1952

LELAND S. WAGGONER , 66, former resident of Martinsburg township died suddenly in his home in Joliet Saturday. Mr. Waggoner was born in Martinsburg township, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Waggoner. He attended Martinsburg school. Surviving are his widow, the former Della Williams; a brother, Lyndle of Chicago, and a sister, Mrs. Elliott Pearson of Nebo. Funeral services were held in Plattner funeral chapel in Pittsfield , Tuesday afternoon at 2, with the Rev. Joe Maynard officiating. Burial was in West cemetery at Pittsfield .

THOMAS M. WAGGONER died at the home of his son, Clarence Waggoner in Pleasant Hill , Tuesday, May 17, at the age of 94 years, 6 months and 11 days. He was born in Martinsburg township November 6, 1854, a son of Green C., and Mary Foster Waggoner. He was the oldest and last of a family of 13, children. He also had two half brothers and one half sister. On June 21, 1874, he was married to Julie Ann Roberts. They shared life's trials and joys for 63 years. He spent his entire life in Pike county except 4 years spent in California . To this union six children were born, George C., who recently passed away, Clarence E., of Pleasant Hill, May (Mrs. Charles Shonhart) deceased, Alta (Mrs. Elliott Pearson) Nebo, Leland S., of Baylis, and Lyndle K., of Chicago. They also took into their home and raised from infancy, a granddaughter, Mrs. Marie Winans of Summer Hill, who shared her home with him the past four years. He made frequent visits to the homes of Alta, Clarence and Leland. Mr. Waggoner was baptised into the Church of Christ at Martinsburg at the age of 16, and remained a faithful member and worker in the Lord's vineyard throughout the years. He was kind and loving to every one, and as one member of the family expressed it, "a grand old man." Funeral services were conducted in the Church of Christ in Pleasant Hill , Friday afternoon, May 20, at 2 o'clock with Eld. A.J. McLaughlin of Champaign , Ill. , in charge. Burial was in Burbridge Cemetery .

CONNIE L. (SHOEMAKER) WAITE , age 61, of Mendon, Ill. and formerly of Perry, Ill. died Saturday morning (February 28, 2004) at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo. She was born August 1, 1942 in Augusta, Il. daughter of the late Elza and Reba Shoemaker. She married Don Waite on August 27, 1963 in Perry, Ill. and he preceded her in death. Surviving is one sister, Thelma Butler of Griggsville, Ill.; three brothers, Harold Shoemaker and wife Mary and David Shoemaker and wife Betty all of Perry, Ill., and Garold Shoemaker of Mendon, Ill.; nine nieces; ten nephews; ten great-nieces; seventeen great-nephews; seven great-great nieces; and eight great-great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Leslie Shoemaker; and a great-great niece, Danielle Taylor. Mrs. Waite worked as a nurses aide at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield from 1961-1965 before working for Motorola in Quincy, Ill. In 1983 she became a LPN and worked at North Adams nursing home in Mendon, Ill. for 18 years. She later went to work at Area Agency for Aging in Quincy, Ill. and part-time for Walmart in Quincy, Ill. She was a lay minister and a member of the Loraine United Methodist Church in Loraine, Ill. She loved country music shows, children, and the elderly and her family. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday (March 3, 2004) at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Ill. with Rev. Oliver Taube officiating. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery in Perry, Ill. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel with family meeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Perry Cemetery Association

PAUL J. WAITE , 89, of Pittsfield, died early Monday, April 28, 2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He was born June 21, 1918, in New Salem, the son of Wesley P. and Edna Bartlett Waite. He married Margaret E. Cresson on June 13, 1943, in Griggsville, and she preceded him in death Feb. 15, 1989. He later married Mildred Cresson Russell on June 2, 1990, in North Carolina, and she survives.

He is also survived by one daughter, Carolyn Waite-Bojarra of Caledon, Ontario; one son, Lawrence W. (wife, Courtnay) Waite of Onalaska, Wis.; one stepson, Robert Cresson of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Megan Bojarra of London, Ontario and Kirsten Bojarra of Hamilton, Ontario, Colleen (husband, Ryan) Danner of Herndon, Va., Rebecca (husband, Arturo) Cacayuran of Chicago and Alexander Waite of Champaign; one stepgrandson, Eric Cresson of North Carolina; two sisters, Viola Benson of Pittsfield and Louise (husband, James) Opoien of Marinette, Wis.; one brother, Ralph of Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Lucile Waite; one sister, Helen Waite; and one brother, Kyle Waite. Mr. Waite was a 1936 graduate of New Salem High School in New Salem, where he was valedictorian of his class and later attended Western Illinois University in Macomb, graduating in 1940 with a Bachelor of Education in Science and Mathematics. He was a classroom teacher at Pleasant Grove Rural School in Pittsfield, and later became a science teacher and athletic coach in Illinois as well as teaching locally in Baylis. He later attended the University of Chicago where he entered the Air Force Meteorology Cadet Program (1942-1943) serving his country in the U.S. Air Force as Weather Officer from 1943 to 1946. He then was a briefer-observer for the National Weather Service in Chicago, from 1948 to 1951. In 1951-1952 he served as a meteorologist for U.S. Air Force in Seoul, Korea. Following Korea, he became a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Kansas City, Mo.

Mr. Waite was the state climatologist in Madison, Wis., from 1956-1959 and became the state climatologist in Des Moines, Iowa, from 1959-1973. In 1966 he graduated with a Master of Science in Metrology from the University of Michigan. Concurrently, he was assistant director from 1959 to 1970 for the Iowa Weather Service and was director of the Iowa Weather Service from 1970 to 1973. He was USDC collaborator at the Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, from 1959 to 1973. He became the lead forecaster in Des Moines, Iowa, from 1973-1974. Also, he was a lecturer at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, from 1959 to 1970 when he became adjunct professor at Drake University. From 1974-1976, Mr. Waite was a Deputy Project Manager at Johnson Space Center in Houston, where he was involved with crop forecasting utilizing satellite surveillance. Returning to Iowa in 1976, he became state climatologist for the Iowa Department of Agriculture. He retired in 1988. He belonged to several professional societies including the Society for Applied Climatology, the American Meteorological Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the National Weather Association. He was a fellow of the Iowa Academy of Science. He belonged to the American Association of State Climatologists, serving as secretary from 1976-1977 and president from 1977-1978.

Mr. Waite's publications included approximately 100 professional and popular articles, book reviews, forewords, chapters in books and co-authored books. He was recognized with the Meritorious Service Commendation, U.S. Air Force in 1952. He was listed in American Men and Women of Science in 1979. He received the NASA Group Achievement Award for Large Area Crop Inventory Experiment in 1979. In 1980 he was listed in Who's Who in Technology. He received the Distinguished Service Award in 1983 from Iowa Academy of Science. He was also listed in the Who's Who in The World 1984/1985, as well as Who's Who in The Midwest 1986/1987. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, with burial at Griggsville Cemetery. Visitation will be held an hour prior to services Friday at the chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Paul J. Waite Atmospheric Studies Award at Drake University or to Griggsville Cemetery or Hinman Chapel Cemetery, all c/o Airsman-Hires Chapel, Box 341, Griggsville, IL 62340.

EMMA (HARPOLE) WALL , daughter of Sarah Martin and Lycurgus C. Harpole, was born in Belleview , Ill. , Nov. 8th, 1860. She passed away Nov. 21st, 1939 at her home in Nebo , Illinois . She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband Arch Wall, one brother Ex County Clerk J. D. Harpole of Pittsfield, Ill., and five children, Arthur Collard of Louisiana, Mo., Clyde Collard of Nebo, Ill, Mrs. Frank Caldwell of Nebo, Harold Wall of Pleasant Hill, and Carl Wall of Nebo. She leaves four grandchildren Mrs. Francis Collard Robinson of Winchester, Norman Collard of Boston , Mass. , Maurice Wall of Pleasant Hill , and Mrs. Shirley Caldwell Hamilton of Barry and two great grandchildren, Billy and David Robinson the children of Francis Collard Robinson. Mrs. Wall spent her entire life in the vicinity of Nebo. She has been a member of the Christian Church for fifty years. She was a faithful and loyal member and always interested in church work even when unable to take an active part. She taught the Sunday School class of girls for several generations. She had a pleasing personality; quiet in her demeanor; candid in her remarks; was loved and respected by all in this community. The funeral was held at the Christian Church, Thursday, Nov. 23rd, at 2 o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. B. G. Reavis. He spoke of the departed in a manner that touched the hearts of all. Burial was in the Hunter Cemetery Nebo, Ill.

LOU (BARTON) FOWLER WARD - Funeral services at the Ward funeral chapel for Mrs. Lou Ward, 85, were held Thursday at 2 with the Rev. Joe Maynard officiating. Interment was at Nebo cemetery. Mrs. Ward fell at her home in Pleasant Hill Tuesday fracturing a hip and was taken by Ward ambulance to the Illini hospital where she died later in the day. Mrs. Ward, the daughter of Joshua and Elizabeth (Guthrie) Barton, was born at Pleasant Hill , Nov. 17, 1878. She married Almy Fowler at age of 25 years, in 1903. Several years after his death she married George Ward in 1920. He died in 1950. Mrs. Ward was a member of the Christian church in Pleasant Hill where she had lived 19 years. The surviving son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Fowler, and son John, wife and son of Griffith , Ind. attended the funeral and returned by Alton to visit relatives on their return trip.

MARJORIE JEAN (BOOTH) WARNER , born Feb. 22, 1938 in Pearl, died May 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by a son, Leslie Lansdon; and her parents, Helen and Harold Booth of Pearl. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Reynolds of Colinsville; a sister, Charlotte Harrison of Houston, Texas; and two brothers, Dale Booth of Littleton, Colo. and Dean Booth of Seneca. She is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of whom she was so very proud. She lived the last many years in Houston, Texas and was a manager for the Denny's Restaurant chain and loved her job. She moved to Collinsville a year ago to be near her daughter and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

SARAH ELLEN (DECKER) WARD , daughter of Abner and Phoebe (Nichols) Decker, was born Nov. 4, 1854, near Barry, Pike county, ILL. and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alta Kendrick in New Canton, ILL in the early hours of Monday morning, Jan 4, 1937, after a two weeks illness. In the year 1878 on the first day of May, she was wedded to Lyman Ward of New Canton, and three children blessed this union, namely, Mrs. Bessie Rhodus, Mrs. Alta Kendrick and Ernest H. Ward, all of New Canton. Mr. Ward preceded his wife in death in 1935. She leaves to mourn her passing, her two daughters, Bessie and Alta, and a son Ernest H.; one sister Mrs. Molly Seets of Burleson, TX.; three brothers Aaron Decker of St. Louis, MO., Moses and Joshua Decker of Venus, TX.; ten grandchildren, namely, the five children of Mrs. Bessie Rhodus, Wilbur and Lucille of Philadelphia, PA.; Herschel of Chicago; Ernest of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Wilma McClintock of Pittsfield, IL.; three children of Mrs. Alta Kendrick, Mrs. Helen Wendorff of Barry, IL., Kenneth Ward Kendrick of Pittsfield, IL. and Mrs. Naydean Noftz of New Canton, IL., Harold and Ellen Maxine, son and daughter of Ernest H. Ward Two great-grandchildren, Nancy Ann Kendrick and Johnny Wendorff, several nieces and nephews and friends by the score. Funeral services were held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Kendrick Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Cedric Powell of Allerton, former pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was made in Samuel Taylor Cemetery at Rockport. The singers were Mrs. Robert Alfs, Mrs. Delmer Pond and Rev. Powell Pall-bearers were George Robb, Everett Wallace, Leonard Ward, Homer Miller, Ray Noftz and Eugene Wendorff. Those attending from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Zella Helton, Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Jenkins of St. Louis, MO., Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Miller and son of Summer Hill, IL., Mr. and Mrs. Homer Miller and Leonard Ward of Rockport, IL., Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dilley, Mrs. Della Bancroft and son Lewis of Kinderhook, IL., Mr. and Mrs. James Kendrick, Chancey Tooley and son Albert of Hull, IL. and Mrs. Irene Gard of Quincy.
(Barry Adage 13 Jan 1937)

JOHN WARTON , DIED.—Of dyspepsia, on the 11th day of November, 1881 Mr. John Warton at his residence near this city, in the 66th year. Mr. Warton was born in Yorkshire England, in 1815, and emigrated with his parents to Illinois, in 1833. In 1841 he was married to his now sorrowing widow, leaving six children, three sons and three daughters. In 1852 he united with the M. E. Church in this place, and for many years he continued in active service, sometimes as steward and trustee, until failing health compelled him to resign his office. Yet he continued his counsel and support as though he were there, manifesting a deep interest in all the affairs and respon­sibilities of the church. Mr. Warton was a Christian gentleman of high moral prin­ciples, and honorable in all his intercourse and dealings with his fellowmen. Fall of tenderness and kindness to the afflicted and suffering; he abhorred harshness and severity, yet was firm and steadfast in his principles and belief. A short time before his death he expressed to the writer his perfect trust in Christ as his Redeemer, and should he not recover, he knew that he would go to his blessed Savior. He literally fell asleep in Jesus on the morning of Nov. 11th, 1880. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." -- JAMES SHAW.
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

JULIA WASSELL , 92 year old resident of Rockport, died at 6:40 Friday evening at Illini community hospital. The body was taken to the Ward Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill . Funeral services were held Monday at the Rockport Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Rodney Miller. Burial was in Taylor Martin cemetery near El Dara. Mrs. Wassell was born July 11, 1868. She had been making her home with a niece, Mrs. Esther McAllister, her husband having died a number of years ago.

JOHN B. WATSON , a native of Pike County and long a resident of Barry where he was a hardware merchant died in Hot Springs, Ark. the 18th inst. He had gone there a week before for a rest and treatment for Bright’s Disease, but the ravages of the disease had made such inroads on his system that he could no longer stay the cold, icy hand of death, his going was as peaceful as a child that goes to sleep in its mother’s arms. The passing of our old friend shocked us greatly, only a little above the meridian in life of strong physique, he looked good for many years here yet - but such is life the uncertainty of which is always great. We regarded J.B. as a genuine friend, a man who certainly id believe in “live and let live”, possessing characteristics of sterling worth, true to the core, honest as the sun that shines over us, always ready with that glad hand clasp which makes one feel, as he grasps hands, that the greeting is sincere and not for mere formality sake - Ah! that’s what cheers one and makes one swear allegiance towards such friendships. The decedent was, naturally beloved by his townsmen and only those whose lives were unprincipally inbred dared utter a word of criticism of John B, Watson - you may say an honest man cannot succeed in the mercantile business, but I will point you to the subject of this sketch as an example where he has succeeded and thus brand the statement as false. We are glad to have been counted as one of the close friends of John B. Watson, we believe his reward for the life here is a crown of righteousness hereafter and his passing out spell - we hope to join in spirit with him again and enjoy a sweeter and better association for a period in which time as a factor does not enter. Old friend and neighbor, may peace be to your ashes and may another of your admirers take this opportunity to do honor to your memory and pay tribute to a life full of good deeds and kind words to the unfortunate. The world has been better by your having lived in it. Can we say more?

BARRY MERCHANT DIES - JON BEGG WATSON
BORN DECEMBER 18, 1853. DIED MARCH 18, 1914 AGED 60 YEARS, 2 MONTHS, 29 DAYS

It is a sad duty, devolving upon the living to chronicle the death of a friend, and feel that the relations that have been so pleasant in life are so rudely severed in death. But we feel that the life of the deceased is worthy of our most careful review and we hereby present to our readers the life-sketch of a man whose character was unblemished and who spent almost his entire life in this city as a business man. W.M.H. In last week’s issue of The Record we reported the last word from the bedside of J.B. Watson at Hot Springs, Ark. before we went to press. At 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 1914, the spirit of Mr. Watson took in flight from the body as the loving wife, son Earl and L.F. Bright watched by his side, and the sad duty of preparing for the trip home had to be commenced. A telegram to W.W. Watson reached this city early Thursday morning apprising him of his brother’s death and that the funeral party would arrive Friday on the 4:30 train from the west. This sad news cast a gloom over the hearts of men and women all over this city for Mr. Watson was prominent in business, social and lodge circlers and highly respected by all who knew him. Jon Begg Watson was the son of Jon and Agness (Begg) Watson, natives of Paisley, Scotland, who came to America and located in Quincy, but later moved to Barry, where for many years he was engaged in school teaching. He also engaged in merchandising and was ever prominent in business and educational work. Mr. Watson’s father always contended that the name “John” was spelled according to the orthography of his country. Jon - and spelled is own name that way and also that of his son. The subject of our sketch was born December 19, 1853, and spent his childhood attending the village school and later completed his education at Lombard university at Galesburg, Ill. Early in life Mr. Watson was cultivating mercantile ideas by association with business in his father’s store, and after his father’s death conducted the business in dry goods and shoes with his mother. His first business for himself was in wall paper in 1878. In 1881 he opened a general store in New Salem and from 1889 to 1892 was postmaster in his town. He sold his property there in 1893 and returned to Barry and purchased the hardware stock of Hollembeak & Hurt, and had only fairly begun when the big fire of 1894 destroyed his stock. The building was rebuilt and he reopened and started again with another large stock and later moved across the street to the new I.O.O.F. building, where he built up a fine trade and carried one of the best stocks of hardware in Pike County at the time of his death.

He was united in marriage with Miss Parmelia A. Hall March 23, 1879, and to this union one son, Earle, was born, who survives and is now a citizen of Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Watson died December 10, 1901. Mr. Watson was married a second time, this time to Miss Fannie Robb of this city January 8, 1906, who survives him. They were very happy in their cozy home in the south part of this city and very much attached to each other, and his going to Hot Springs and sudden death is a hard blow to his wife. He also leaves two brothers, Dr. T. M. Watson of Griggsville, and W.W. Watson of this city, and one sister, Mrs. B. McConnell, also of Barry. Mr. Watson has served his city as its efficient treasurer, and Barry Chapter No. 88 as its Most Excellent High Priest and also held various other offices, both in the Blue Lodge and Chapter. He was one of the managers of the local M.W.A. and a member of the M.P.L. It would be hard to find a man in Barry with more friends and fewer enemies that J.B. Watson. He was always pleasant and accommodating to his customers, ever willing to comply with their wishes, making his every word good concerning every article sold from his store. His character was above reproach, his word as good as his note; loyal to his town, his home and business associates in every way and will be greatly missed by his loved ones and the business men of this city. Mr. Watson had been ailing for about three years with kidney troubles, and it is not at all likely that his trip had much, if anything to do with hastening his death. The funeral party arrived Friday on the 7:44 p.m. train from Hannibal, a delegation composed of the following having gone to Hannibal on the noon train to meet them: Dr. Geo. B. McKinney, Mrs. Ella Stauffer, A.L. Jones and wife. They expected to arrive at 4:30, but missed the train at Hannibal and did not arrive until the later train. The body was taken at once to his home in this city where it lay in state until Sunday, March 22, 1914, when at 3 p.m. in funeral services were conducted from the M.E. church, in charge of Rev. D.V. Gowdy Barry Lodge No. 24, A.F.&A.M. had charge of the body from the house to the church and from there to Park Lawn cemetery, where the beautiful ritual service of the Masonic order for the burial of the dead was conducted with all the honors of the craft by Dr. C.E. Beavers, acting worshipful master. The three Masonic bodies, composed of the Blue lodge, Royal Arch Chapter and Order of Eastern Star, escorted the remains from the home to the church, there being more than one hundred members of the three orders in line. The floral offerings designs, etc., from societies and the gifts of friends were beautiful and numerous. The pallbearers were business associates and personal friends of the deceased, the following acting as bearers: John McTucker, L.F. Bright, A.L. Jones, O. Williamson, R.H. Main, C.M. Holmes representing Barry Lodge No. 34, A.F. & A.M. The following from Barry Chapter No. 88 R.A.M., acted as escorts: E.T. Strubinger, E.W. Blades, G.W. Nations, G.H. Wike, Desoto Phennegar and A.B. Wike. O. Williamson, R.H. Main, and L.F. Bright were appointed a committee on resolutions. Capt. C.H. Hurt acted as Grand marshall. A sense of profound sorrow over Mr. Watson’s death has stirred the community for the reason that this city has been his home so long and that he was socially related to its civic, church, lodge and business life, thereby entertaining such a wide acquaintance in the western part of Pike and south Adams counties.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - Obituary stapled into the Watson Book written by William Walcottt Watson

MARGARET ALICE (BONNELL) WATSON - Funeral services were held in the Methodist church Monday, June 7, for Mrs. W.W. Watson, who died in her home here at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, June 5 at age of 75 years, following an illness of several months. Mrs. Watson was one of Barry’s best known citizens, having been identified with the civic, church and social life of the Barry community during the many years of her residence here, and having an unusually wide circle of friends and acquaintances throughout this section. For approximately 31 years she served as superintendent of the Primary department of the Methodist church Sunday school, during which time hundreds of children have graduated under her guidance. She always took a keen interest in this work and enjoyed following the progress of the children even after they left her classes. Her interest in civic and public affairs was sharpened by the position her husband, W.W. Watson, held in public life. He served as editor of The Adage for 18 years, and held many public offices in his home community, as well as having been identified with the business interests of Barry, for half a century. Mr. Watson died May 23, 1932. Mr. and Mrs. Watson celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Dec. 28, 1931. At that time they enjoyed a reunion with their many friends, an occasion most pleasant for Mrs. Watson and a memory always cherished by her. Margaret Alice Watson was born near New Salem, in this county, Sept. 29, 1861, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bonnell, a pioneer Pike county family. The family soon moved to Griggsville, where Mrs. Watson was graduated from the Griggsville schools. She remained there until Dec. 28, 1881, at which time she was married to W.W. Watson of Barry, and moved to this community, where she has since continuously made her home. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Hart F. Farwell of Terre Haute, Ind.; a son, Bret B. Watson of Barry; a daughter, Mrs. Russell S. Cooke of Springfield; two grandsons, William W. Watson, of Urbana, and Donald Watson Cooke, of Springfield; one granddaughter, Mrs. Arturo H. Robinson of Washington, D.C., and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Watson was the youngest of 11 children. All of her family have passed away except the sister mentioned above, a brother, Albert Bonnell having recently died at Sarasota, Fla., at the age of 91 years. Mrs. Watson’s family has always been prominently identified with the Methodist church. Two of her brother were ministers, and two other brothers and all of her sisters were very active in church work. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.A. Johnson, assisted by Rev. A.K. Byrns, and Rev. D.V. Gowdy of Quincy, and Rev. C. W. Hamand of Greenfield, Ill. The latter three are former pastors of the Methodist church here. The casket bearers were H.F. Behrensmeyer, Dr. K.I. Grimes, P.A. Moyer, M.B. Platz, Rollo Six and G. L. Ware. Burial was mad in Park Lawn cemetery. Among those attending the services from out of town were: Mrs. John Orr of St. Louis, Mo.; Rev. and Mrs. D.V. Gowdy, Rev. and Mrs. A.K. Byrns, of Quincy; Rev. and Mrs. C.W. Hamand and daughter, Esther, of Greenfield, Ill.; Mrs. Rachel Theobald and family of Bloomington, Ill.; Mrs. Wm. Hailey of Jacksonville, Ill.; Miss Bonnie Farwell of Terre Haute, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Bonnell and Mr. Jesse Keller of Quincy, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley E. Smith of Baylis; Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Stringer of El Dara; Mrs. Anna Farad, Mrs. Elizabeth Parker, Mrs. Lillie Seeds, Mrs. Henry Seeds, Twin Lasbury, Mr. Hatch, M.M. Lasbury, Mr. and Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. McDonnell and Miss Mary Hatch of Griggsville; Mrs. Emma's Patterson, Mrs. A.G. Frew, Mrs. Loyd Springer, Mrs. B.F. Cassiday, Mrs. L.J. Collator, Mrs. C.B. Cunning-ham, of Springfield, Ill.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge

PERMELIA (HALL) WATSON daughter of J. H. and Permelia Hall, was born in Goshen, Ohio, September 24, 1857. She came to Illinois with her parents in 1863 and settled near New Hartford, from which place they removed to New Salem, Ill., in 1865. She was united in marriage to J. B. Watson March 23, 1879. One son, Earl W., blessed this union. After her marriage with Mr. Watson they resided in Barry for a time and then removed to New Salem where they made their home for twelve years, returning to Barry in 1893, where her husband and herself have made for themselves a host of very dear friends. Mr. Watson engaged permanently in the hardware business and they were so well pleased with this city as an abiding place that they set about to build themselves a home, which they have only been able to enjoy together for about a year. About a year ago Mrs. Watson passed through a severe illness and she feared then she would not live to enjoy her home, but a kind providence restored her and she was privileged to live one more year with her beloved companion. She was a member of Barry Chapter “Eastern Star”. In early life she was connected with the M.E. church, but after coming to Barry never united with any church, but generally attended the Baptist church with her husband when able to go anywhere.

The condition of her health during the past year necessitated her going to the hospital at St. Louis last week. Her heart being in a weak condition, she failed to rally, and on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1901, as the returning light of a new day was breaking over the city, she quietly breathed her last, aged 44 years, 2 months and 16 days. She leaves to mourn her sudden departure here beloved husband and son, Earl; her aged father and mother; a widowed sister, Mrs. John McKinney; Matilda, wife of Wm. McKinney, of Oklahoma; Martha, wife of Wm. Hazen, of this city; and four brothers, William, Alexander, James B., and John H., and many other relatives, besides a host of loving friends. Funeral services were conducted from the family residence Thursday, Dec. 12, at 2pm by Rev. W. M. Hailey, assisted by Rev. H. H. Hurley, of the Baptist church. A very large number of citizens were present and followed the remains to Park Lawn cemetery, where they were laid to rest to await the resurrection morn.
Contributed by Janet MySinger - Barry Adage, Barry, Illinois, December 12, 1901
(Note: This obit for Permelia A. Hall Watson was received from the RootsWeb Pike Coounty List ILPIKE-L@rootsweb.com)
The funeral of Mrs. Parmelia A. Watson, wife of J. B. Watson of Barry, who died Tuesday at St. John’s hospital in St. Louis, where she submitted to an operation for tumor, was held yesterday afternoon in Barry, and Mrs. Cal Baker of Spring street, attended the services.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - The Quincy Daily Journal Friday December 13 1901 page 7

ORA WAUGH , 82, of Blue Springs , Mo. , died in a nursing home at Kansas City , Mo. , Saturday, March 21, 1964. She had been ill for several months. Mrs. Waugh was born at Pleasant Hill , Feb. 5, 1882. She was married to Tyler Waugh, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Waugh taught school in South Pike county for many years, and was a teacher in the Pleasant Hill elementary school for several years. After locating in Blue Springs , she was a teacher in the Independence , Mo. , schools until she retired. She was a member of the Baptist church. Funeral services were held in the Baptist church in Pleasant Hill , Wednesday afternoon, March 25, 1964 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Robert G. Poor officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights cemetery.

LINDA SUE (BENJAMIN) WEBSTER , 64, of Pleasant Hill , died Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at her home. Sue was born Dec. 4, 1941 in Pleasant Hill to Lyndle Paul and Barthella Hartsock Benjamin. She married Robert V. "Bob" Webster July 5, 1959 in Pleasant Hill and he survives. She is also survived by seven children, Cheryl (husband Mark) Wombles of rural Rockport, Judy (husband Brad) Losch of Pittsfield, Lisa (husband Troy) Webb of Chillicothe, Ron (wife Cara) Webster of Auxvasse, Mo., Sheila (husband Kevin) McKinnon of Pleasant Hill, Debbie (husband Allen) Preston of Mozier and Jane (husband Spencer) Douglas of O'Fallon, Mo.; 21 grandchildren, Clint, Cody, Kyle and Devin Wombles, Adam, Kasey, Kirstie and Karly Losch, Amaya Webb, Ty, Cassidy and Slaten Webster, Cole, Dylan, Payton and Cade McKinnon, Kelsey, Haley and Jesse Preston, Rhett and Reese Douglas; a sister, Judy (husband Doug) Cox of St. Charles, Mo., and a brother, Lyndle "Shug" Benjamin of Liberal, Kan. She was preceded in death by her parents. Sue was a homemaker, mother and farm wife. She had also worked as a secretary for the Pleasant Hill School District , as a seamstress and as a cook. She was a 1959 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School . She was a very active member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church and was a staunch supporter of the local "Right to Life" chapter. Sue enjoyed flowers, gardening, painting and outings with the Pleasant Hill Red Hat Society. Most important in her life was caring for her children and grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday July 28, at 10:00 a.m. at the Pleasant Hill Christian Church with Eldon Cook officiating. Burial was at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill . Visitation was held Thursday evening at the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill . Pallbearers, all grandsons, were, Adam Losch, Clint Wombles, Cole McKinnon, Kyle Wombles, Cody Wombles, Dylan McKinnon and Ty Webster. Memorials may be made to a charity or organization of the donor's choice. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill was in charge of the arrangements.

HENRY G. WENNEKER , 85, retired farmer of the Summer Hill community, died Wednesday morning Jan. 13, in the Pike County Hospital in Louisiana , Mo. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon January 16 in the Summer Hill Congregational church with Rev. Gerald Suter officiating. Burial was in the Summer HIll Cemetery . Mr. Wenneker was born in Ohio , February 13, 1874, a son of Fred and Hannan Gerrish Wenneker. He was married to Jennie Young at Quincy on December 27, 1898. Mr. Wenneker had lived in the Summer Hill vicinity for 35 years. He was a member of the United Brethern Church . Surviving besides the widow are four sons, Everette of Quincy, Edward of St. Charles, Mo., Marion of New Hartford and Lowell of Summer Hill, eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, two sisters and one grandchild.

ALEX WHITE - Two former Quincy residents who have died out west recently are Alex White, who died at Denver, Colorado, and Mrs. Martha Jennings, who passed away near Oregon City, Oregon.Mr. White was 69 years old and a resident of Quincy until some seven years ago. He was a bookbinder by trade, and formerly employed by Cadogan & Hatcher. Deceased leaves a widow and one daughter. His remains were buried in Denver.Mr. White was a native of Scotland, and an old resident of Barry, where he was engaged in business as junior member of the firm W. F. White & Bro., who conducted a large general merchandise, grain and pork business. He was supervisor of the township and held numerous other town and city offices of Barry. His firm retired from business in the 70’s and some time thereafter Mr. White removed to Quincy and re-engaged in book binding, an avocation he had followed in his native land. He was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity of this city and retained his membership in Barry lodge No. 34 until his death. He was a brother of W. F. White of Barry.Mrs. Jennings was born at Kinderhook, Pike county in 1828, and was married to Joseph Pope of this city in 1844, and after his death at Ft. Laramie, while they were en-route to Oregon with an emigrant train in ‘49, married Col. Berryman Jennings. One daughter by her first husband and seven children of Mrs. Jennings survive.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - The Quincy Daily Journal Friday April 6 1900 page 7

ANNA MAY (GATES) WHITE , 64, of the Pleasant Hill Nursing Center , a longtime cemetery caretaker with her husband, died at 8:32 am Wednesday, July 18, 1990, in the Nursing Center where she had been a resident for 3 weeks. Mrs. White was born Feb. 10, 1926, in Calhoun County , a daughter of Frank "Boon" and Anna Foster Gates. She married Fred White Sr. in 1944 in Galesburg . He survives. A member of Mozier Church of Christ, Mrs. White and her husband had been caretakers for the Crescent Heights , Long and Wells cemeteries for more than 20 years. Survivors include a son, Jim White of Pleasant Hill, three stepsons, Fred White Jr. of Pleasant Hill, Charley Harris of Arvada, Colo., and Jerry D. White of Mount Sterling, a daughter, Judy White of Pleasant Hill, four stepdaughters, Alta McCrary and Lillie McDonald, both of Pleasant Hill, and Alberta Nealy and Cathryn Lerch, both of Mount Sterling; a brother, Luther Gates of Pleasant Hill; two sisters, Lenora Hagen and Leta Prater, both of Pleasant Hill; 22 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Sammy.

ELIZABETH WHITE , wife of George White, died yesterday noon of inflammation of the stomach, bowels and kidneys. She had been sick for nearly a month, but her illness was not considered dangerous until a few days before her death. Mrs. White was born near Barry, in Pike county, and was married about eighteen years ago. Since then she had resided nearly all of the time in Quincy, where she had many friends who will sincerely mourn her death. She was 53 years of age. She was the mother of six children, only two of whom are living. Her funeral will take place to-morrow at 5 o’clock from the family residence, 1011 Hampshire street.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - The Quincy Whig Thursday August 25, 1881 page 8

FRED LEE WHITE , 77, of Pleasant Hill , caretaker for more than 20 years of Crescent Heights , Long, and Wells Cemeteries , died Saturday, Nov. 10, 1990 in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield . Born May 12, 1913 in Nebo, he was a son of Willis Lester and Lillie Ellen Davis White. He was a member of the Mozier Church of Christ. In 1944, he married Anna May Gates in Galesburg . She died July 18, 1990. He also was preceded in death by an infant son, Sammy, a brother and two sisters. Survivors include four sons, Jim and Fred White, Jr. both of Pleasant Hill, Jerry White of Mt. Sterling and Charley Harris of Arvada, Colo.; five daughters, Judy White, Alta McCrary and Lillie McDonald, all of Pleasant Hill, and Alberta Nealy and Catherine Lerch, both of Mt. Sterling, three brothers, Bill and Joe, both of Pittsfield, and Clarence of Brighton; three sisters, Ruby Manier of Pittsfield, Eleanor Duff of Phoenix, Ariz., and Laura Bushdecker of St. Charles, Mo., 22 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. Services were conducted at 11am Monday in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill by Brother Bill Knight. Burial was in Wells Cemetery .

JAMES E. WHITE , 66, of Pleasant Hill , died at 2:22 am Thursday (Oct. 21, 1982) in the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Columbia , Missouri . Mr. White was born Feb. 3, 1916, in Pike County , the son of James H. and Jessie Ralph White. He never married. He was a retired laborer, a veteran of World War II, and a member of Labors Local 253 and American Legion Post 1048 in Pleasant Hill . Surviving are a brother, Lee White of Pleasant Hill ; and a sister, Mrs. Joe (Jessie) Williams of Barry. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Services will be held at 1:30 pm Saturday in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill , conducted by Rev. Bill Smith. Burial will be in Crescent Heights Cemetery at Pleasant Hill . The family suggests that memorials be made to the Pleasant Hill Volunteer Ambulance Unit.

JAMES L. WHITE , 53, Pleasant Hill died Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He was born Nov. 25, 195? in Pittsfield to Fred Lee and Anna Mae Gates White. He married Beverly Vetter of Pleasant Hill March 1980 in Hardin and she survives. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of Pleasant Hill American Legion Post 1048. He enjoyed working on cars and drawing. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Eddie White of Pleasant Hill; one brother, Fred White of Pleasant Hill; four sisters, Judy White, Lillie McDonald, Alta McCrary, all of Pleasant Hill; and Alberta Nealy of Livingston. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 4, at 11:00 am in the Ward Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill with Revs. Richard Hobbs and Ben Early officiating Visitation was held Saturday from 9 am until time of service. Burial was with honors at Wells Cemetery near Pleasant Hill . Casket bearers were Matthew White, Boots McDonald, Kevin McDonald, David Greenwood, Lynn Tharp and Mike Kinscherff. Memorials may be made to the family.

JESSIE (RALPH) WHITE , 89 of Pleasant Hill , died at 9:35 am Tuesday, January 19, 1982, in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield , IL following an extended illness. She was born near Pleasant Hill , March 16, 1892, a daughter of George R. and Jessie Robb Ralph. Mrs. White was a member of the Louisiana , Mo Pentecostal Church, and was a Gold Star Mother. On Jan. 31, 1912, she married James H. White in Pittsfield . He died January 21, 1952. Surviving are two sons, James E. and Lee, both of Pleasant Hill ; a daughter, Mrs. Joe (Jessie) Williams of Barry; a granddaughter whom Mrs. White raised in her home, Mrs. Shirley Page of Pleasant Hill ; nine other grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers, two sisters and two sons. Services were conducted at 2:00 pm Thursday in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home, by the Rev. William Smith. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery . Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Volunteer Ambulance.

JUDY KAY WHITE , 48, of Pleasant Hill , died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy . She was born Sept. 22, 1957, in Pittsfield to Fred Lee Sr. and Anna May Gates White. She was of the Christian faith and enjoyed working on puzzles and watching television. Survivors include one brother, Freddie (wife Freda) White, Jr. of Pleasant Hill, three sisters, Lillie McDonald of Pleasant Hill, Alta McCrary of Pleasant Hill and Alberta Neely of Livingston, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and a special sister-in-law and nephew who cared for Judy, Beverly and Eddie White of Pleasant Hill. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, Sammy and a brother, James L. "Ace" White. Graveside services were held Thursday, Dec. 8, at 4 pm at Wells cemetery near Pleasant Hill conducted by Justin Raulston. Pallbearers were John White, Ron White Sr, Tracy White, Matt White, Boots McDonald and Kevin McDonald. Memorial may be made to the family. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill handled the arrangements.

MARY (KELLY) McFARLAND WHITE , departed this life at 10 p.m. Feb. 1, 1916, at her home in Barry, IL. The cause of death was heart trouble. Mrs. White was born March 8, 1853, near Pittsfield, IL being 62 years, 10 months and 24 days of age at the time of death. She was the daughter of Nathan and Sarah (Fuller) Kelly. On November 20, 1872, she was united in marriage with Joseph McFarland at Pittsfield. Mr. McFarland died July 14, 1879, and on January 9, 1881, she married William F. White, who survives her. The deceased is also survived by two daughters, Sarah (McFarland) Fox, of New Canton; Bertha E. Ridenour, of Barry, IL and one son, Grover Leslie White, of New Canton; also one step-son, Guss W. White, of Urbana, IL. Two daughters and one son preceded her to the grave, Laura May White, Mattie McFarland and Nathan McFarland. Mrs. White is mourned by three brothers and four sisters, R.A. Kelly, of Petersburg, IL; George and William Kelly of Pittsfield; Mrs. Robert Hunter, of Pittsfield; Mrs. Maggie Fruit, of Aspen, CO; Mrs. Eliza Delahay, of Jefferson City, MO and Mrs. Nancy Blair, of Barry. Six grandchildren also survive her. Mrs. White has been a faithful member of the Christian Church from early youth, having first united with the church at Pittsfield during the pastorate of Rev. Cannon. For over 30 years the church at Barry has felt the influence of her life. She freely gave the best years of her life in service for her family and the cause of righteousness. Loyal and true as a wife and mother, she was careful that her children should be brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Both by teaching and example they were taught to be loyal to the faith and service their church, so that from childhood they were able to give a ready answer as to their chosen faith. Mrs. White never seemed to tire of working for the church. She was active in almost all the departments, serving for three years as the efficient president of the Ladies' Aid Society. Her home, with its furniture and conveniences, was always at the service of the church. Her door was always open for all meetings and gatherings. Mrs. White's life stands forth as a shining example. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, Pike Co, Illinois.

WILLIAM F. WHITE , one of the oldest residents and merchants of this city and the oldest Mason in this vicinity, died at his home Friday afternoon (March 30, 1917) at 3:15 o'clock, aged 83 years and 7 months. Mr. White was born in Paisley, Scotland, in 1834, and came with his parents to Quincy in 1850. Shortly afterward he came to Barry and for a time he worked at his trade, that of carpenter. In 1857 he opened a hardware store, and in 1864, with his brother Alex, opened a general store, and was in business here until recently. He was in poor health for some time, but was able to be around until about 3 weeks ago, when he was confined to his bed until the end came. Mr. White was twice married. His first wife died many years ago, and his second wife (Mary Kelly) a little over a year ago. To his first wife was born one son, Gus, who now resides at Champaign, IL and to the second wife one son, Grover, and a daughter, Bertha, now Mrs. Ridenour, both of whom make their home in Barry, IL. The funeral services were held in the Christian Church Sunday afternoon, and the remains were laid to rest in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, Illinois.

LOUIS WHITNEY was born in Griggs­ville, Ill., March 8, 1865, and lived in the vicinity to within the past year, an hon­orable and respected citizen. He was married Feb. 25, 1891, to Miss Lizzie Manton, of Perry, Ill., and emigrated to Colorado and settled on a claim, where their future seemed to promise prosperity; but sickness in his family caused him to overtax his strength, causing hemorrhage of the lungs, which resulted in his death, Dec. 29, 1891. He had cofessed faith in Christ. His father, James Whitney, reached his bedside a few hours before he died, and returned with the remains, which were buried in Griggsville cemetery by the I. 0. O. F. of Perry, assisted by the Griggsville lodge.