Kelley, William Oscar, son of J.R. and Josephine Kelley was born March 1, 1882 and departed this life December 2nd 1916 at the age of 34 yrs, 9 mths and 1 day. He was married to Miss Merril Hood Dec 24, 1913 and thus the two as one boat set sail on life's matrimonial sea, but how short the voyage, for as with one grand leap he left the highest deck of his earthly vessel to take his stand by the waters of the Rine of life flowing from the throne of God and the lamb. He embraced the religion of Jesus Christ in the year 1914 and united with the First Baptist Church of [...andville] and lived a devoted consistent Christian life to such an extant that on the 2nd Sunday in November 1915 the Church exalted him to the office of Deacon which office he filled well purchasing to himself a good degree. But his life work is ended. A part of his record is here but one complete is now in high heaven. So in this hour of sorrow and gloom we bow in submission to God above who doeth all things well but how great is our loss. The pastor has lost a loyal brother, the church a faithful member, the community a good citizen, the parents an always obedient son, remainder of the family a darling brother and friend, the now lonely wife a devoted husband. Leaving a wife, father, mother, 2 bros, 2 sisters and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. But how sweet it will be in that beautiful land, so free from all sorrow and pain with songs on our lips.
 

Kerr, Laura Kerr, Date of Birth, January 15, 1896, Date of Death, June 13, 1947. Place of Services First Baptist Church 2 o'clock, June 15, 1947, Minister: Rev. Thomas W. Nelson & Rev. S.M. Foulon. Place of Burial Maplewood Cemetery. Casketbearers: Don Rader, Evan Rader, Herman Owens, Clifford Owens, Carl Owens, Pat Douglas Music: Maller Funeral Home Trio, Selections: "If We Never Meet Again"
"I Won't Have to Cross Jordan Alone", "In the Garden" Miss Helen Longbons, Organist. Maller Funeral Home, Marion, Illinois

Klape, Hannah Rebecca, daughter of E.Y. and Mary J. HARRIS ATWOOD was born in Williamson County, August 14, 1878 at the old home place where she died April 1, 1932 at 6:40 am age 53 years, 7 months and 17 days.  She was converted at an early age and joined the Davis Prairie Church. Later she moved her membership to Fair View Baptist Church. She lived a faithful Christian life until her death. She was married to Thomas KLOPE March 9th, 1902. To this union 8 children were born hence she leaves to mourn her death her husband and eight children: Mrs. Alonzo HANKS of Marion, Route 3; Mrs. Raymond McGUIRE of Marion, Route 2; Mr. Lester KLAPE of Alton, Illinois; Levi, Susie, Mable and Eula Mae at home and ten grandchildren. Her father and two brothers, Miles and Rolen ATWOOD and two sisters, Lillian ATWOOD and Dovie PARKS have preceeded her in death. She also leaves to mourn her death her aged mother and one brother and four sisters, Mr. M.W. ATWOOD of West Frankfort, Illinois; Mrs. Nancy DOUGHERTY of Thomasville, Illinois, Mrs. Martha ARVIN of Pembroke, Kentucky; Mrs. Mary CUSHMAN of Marion, Route 1; Mrs. Georgia PULLY, Marion, Illinois and a host of relatives and friends.