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Kenneth Dare
Alexander, 69, 808 N. Washington St., Marion, died at 8:10 a.m. Monday at his
home where he had been ill since December.
He was born in Williamson County
November 16, 1884, the son of James and Eliza Jane Clark Alexander. He was
married to Julia Crenshaw at Crenshaw Crossing September 2, 1906.
He was a
retired coal miner and a member of District 12 Local Union No. 35 of United
Mine Workers of America. He was last employed at Peabody 47.
He is survived
by his widow, one son, Clarence Alexander, St. Louis, Mo., six daughters, Mrs.
Robert(Dora) Sanders, Mrs. W.M.(Mary Edna) Harper, Mrs. Charles (Bessie)
Perry, all of Marion. Mrs. William (Aileen) Leitz, Mrs. C.J. (Evelyn) LaForge,
both of Detroit, Michigan, and Mrs. Rheuble (Lena Mae) Frye, Pittsburg.
He
also leaves three brothers, Tom and Roy Alexander, Herrin and Clark Alexander,
Marion, and two sisters, Mrs. Grace Corgan, Marion and Mrs Beatrice Durham,
Christopher.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 at Frick
Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
The body will lie in
state at Frick Funeral Home after 7:00 p.m. Monday.
Marion Daily
Republican
Mary Jo Moore <mjmoore@hcis.net>
- Friday, June 04,
1999 at 08:28:11 (PDT)
Union County Newspaper
(Unknown) December 1927
Obituary
Nancy L. Boles Angell was born November 14th
1833 and died at her home south of Cobden December 15 at the age of 94 years,
one month and one day. She was the last member of a large family.
Her early
life was spent near Marion where she was united in marriage to James Angell
who preceded her in death 27 years ago.
Eight children were born to this
union, four having died in infancy.
The four children who survive her are,
M.V. Angell, J.E. Angell and Dessert Cavaness of Cobden and Abagail Sullivan
of Carbondale, 21 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren also survive
her.
her thoughts were ever on her home and family. A friend to everybody
and always willing to help anyone in need.
She was member of the Missionary
Baptist Church of Makanda.
Mrs. Angell many times expressed her desire to
live a century, but the Divine Master saw fit to change this desire and she
succumbed to His will.
The funeral services were held Sunday morning
December 18 at 10 o'clock in the Casper Church Rev. D.H. Smith officiating.
Interment was made in the Beech Grove cemetery.
Joan Edwards
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Saturday, June 26, 1999 at 07:32:30 (PDT)
Herrin Newspaper July 1900
The death of
Wilshire Bandy which occurred at his home near Herrin on the 3d. inst,
deserves more than a passing notice.
Mr. Bandy was about 76 years old at
the time of his death, and having been a citizen of this county since he was 4
years old, was well known almost over the entire county. He was prominent in
politics for a number of years, and was one of our most successful farmers. He
lived to see Williamson County rise from a veritable wilderness to take her
place among the foremost counties of the state. One by one our old pioneers
are dropping off, but such men as Wilshire Bandy will long be remembered for
their good traits of character and the part they have played in developing the
best interests of the county--morally, religiously and financially.
His
family have requested that their heartfelt thanks be returned to the friends
who were untireing in bestowing so many acts of kindness during the late
illness of the lamented husband and father.
Peggy Shock <pgshock@mindspring.com>
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Tuesday, January 04, 2000 at 12:44:24 (PST)
Caroline BELL was born in Sangamon County, Illinois April 13, 1830 and
departed this earthly life August 31, 1930 at the age of 100 years, 4
months, and 18 days. She was the eldest child of Gabriel and Nancy COMBS.
She was married to Enoch HENRY January 24, 1853 [in Williamson County, IL].
To this union seven children were born, 2 boys and 5 girls. She was left a
widow January 16, 1863 and thus the waters of trouble continues to roll even
in [..illegible] soul. She was again married to Seth BELL [9/19/1876 in
Saline County, Illinois] and to this union 1 child was born. All of her
immediate family proceeded her in death except 2 girls and 2 sons. She
professed a hope in Christ Jesus in the year 1853 and later united with the
Liberty Methodist Church of this county and remained a member of this church
to the end of life's way. She was a devoted child of the Lord, always
seeking to know and do his will. She was loved and esteemed by her people,
her neighbors and her friends. Truly another mother in [Isreal?] has fallen
and we submissively bow to the will of our gracious Lord. Of a life so long
spent on earth volumes might be written and we who are left behind being two
sons, two daughters, 27 grandchildren, 50 great grand and 15 great great
grandchildren, many neighbors and friends who will truly miss her.
Well have we loved thee,
But God loved thee more,
He has called thee away to
That bright happy shore.
Oh, call it not death,
It is life begun,
For the waters are passed,
The Home is won.
The ransomed spirit hath
Reached the shore,
Where they weep and sin no more,
And safe in our Father's home above,
In the place prepared by the Savior's love,
To depart from a world of sin and strife,
And to be with Jesus.
This is Life.
Charla Schroeder Murphy <charla@shawneelink.net>
birth: 12/31/1842
death: 6/4/1925
[married William Rufus Bloodworth September 3, 1865 in Benton County,
Tennessee]
Lurinda, daughter of James and Mary BLACK was born in Tennessee 1842,
December 31. Departed this earthly life June 4, 1925 at the age of 82 yrs,
6 mo, 4 days.
She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and at the time of her death
was a member of the Goreville Baptist Church. She was married to Rufus
BLOODWORTH about 62 years ago. To this union 7 children were born, 4 boys,
3 girls. 3 boys, James, Oscar and Horace Bloodworth and 2 sisters [Mollie?]
Morgan and Nellie King still survive. She has been a sufferer for 3 years
and an invalid for 6 months or more. She was a patient and kind companion
and a tender and loving mother and will be missed by all who knew her best.
Charla Schroeder
Murphy <charla@shawneelink.net>
Pittsburg, Williamson Co.,
IL
Died 29 Dec 1927
Pittsburg man died shortly before midnight Thursday night
at home. George E. Bogart of Pittsburg died at his home at 11:25
o'clock on Thursday nite. The deceased was born in Hillsboro 26 Feb 1864 and
at the time of his death was 63 years, 10 months, and three days of age. He
had been a resident of Williamson County for the past ten years. Mr. Bogart
had been married two times, the first time to Florence Maize, now deceased,
and the second timeon 9 Sep 1922 to Rosetta Merow who survives. Two children
bythe first marriage, James Bogart and Mrs. Elisha Cochran live at Pittsburg.
Two sisters, Mrs. Isaac Nutt of Shelbyville and Mrs. Flora Betty of
Springfield also survive. Mr.Bogart was a memeber of the Missionary Baptist
Church at Pittsburg. Burial in New Burnside cemetery.
Charla Schroeder
Murphy <charla@shawneelink.net>
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Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 22:35:17 (PDT)
Marion Daily Republican,
Thursday March 9, 1944
Death Claims Alonzo Boles
Alonzo Boles, 813
E. Main St. passed away Wednesday evening at 7:35, following several months of
illness. Several days ago he fell and broke his arm receiving a severe nervous
shock which was thought to have induced pneumonia from which he did not
recover.
He was born in Williamson county on Oct. 13, 1856 to James and
Mary Lance Boles. In 1883 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Winters in
Johnson County, who survives with one daughter and two sons. Mrs. Ada B. Ward,
James T. and Clint Boles all of Marion. two sons and a daughter preceded him
in death. he leaves also three granddaughters and three grandsons who are in
service of their country. One sister lives in Anna and a brother in
Missouri.
He was a well known teamster and worked until only a few years
ago. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be
conducted from the family residence, Friday at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Noel M.
Taylor officiating. Burial in the family plot at Rose Hill.
From WCHS
files
Bailey Williams <baileywilliams@home.com>
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Saturday, June 26, 1999 at 07:14:08 (PDT)
Herrin (Illinois) Daily News
Thursday, September
19, 1940
DR. D. S. BOLES DIES AT AVA; WAS FORMER
HERRINITE
Dr. D. S. BOLES, former Herrinite pioneer and one of
Herrin's first physicians, died at his home in Ava Thursday night, according
to word received here today by Geo. K. CRICHTON, master of the Herrin Masonic
Lodge, of which Dr. BOLES was a member.
Dr. BOLES came to Herrin to
practice medicine in 1900 and was one of the oldest practicing physicians in
this area when in 1921 he went to Miami, Florida, where he opened a drug
store.
He owned considerable property, including a business building
known as the BOLES building on West Cherry street just west of the Herrin
State Savings Bank Bldg.
Dr. BOLES lived in Miami until 1925 or 1926
when he came Illinois again and started practicing medicine again at
Ava.
Herrin people will remember him as the doctor who tipped officers
off to the fact that one of the holdup men who killed a Herrin grocery
merchant, Will HILL, in a duel when he resisted, had treated by him and helped
set a trap which resulted in the capture of all three bandits.
Dr.
BOLES is survived by his widow and one son, Edward BOLES, who is practicing
medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Edward will be remembered by many Herrin people
because he was born here and lived most of his life in Herrin, having attended
Herrin schools.
Dr. BOLES' father died many years ago. His mother died
at Miami. Fla. about a year ago.
Dr. BOLES was born and reared in
Williamson County and spent most of his life in this vicinity. He lived on a
farm south of here in the vicinity of the Crab Orchard Lake when a
boy.
Steve Willson <sswillson@keynet.net>
- Sunday,
January 02, 2000 at 20:30:11 (PST)
Marion Daily Republican,
Monday December 7, 1925
Mrs. Josh Boles Died at Peoria
Body of
Former Marion Resident Returned to Marion for Burial
Mrs, Josh Boles of
Peoria, passed away at her home in that city following an illness extending
over October and November on December 6, 1925. The deceased was formerly a
resident of Marion and moved to Peoria about six years ago.
She is the
daughter of Jonathan Chamness and was formerly Media Josephine Chamness. She
has a large number of brothers and sisters, two of these residing in Marion,
Mrs. Minnie Staricks of east Marion street and Mrs. Joe Norris of Carbon
street another sister Mrs. Allen Surat lives at Chamnesstown, southwest of
Marion.
The deceased was the mother of a large family, one son Wiley Ted
Boles living at 1200 North Logan street and another son Jessie Boles residing
here. Two daughters Mrs. Raymond O'Neal and Mrs. Nettie Baker resided in West
Frankfort, one son Harvey Boles lives in Texas a daughter Mrs. Ray Newlin
lives in Detroit Mich. and a son Albert Boles resides in Peoria. Two daughters
Maggie and Anna reside in Peoria.
The body is expected to arrive in Marion
on Monday evening or Tuesday morning and will be removed to the home of her
son, Wiley Boles at 1200 North Logan street where it will remain in state
until the time of the funeral.
The deceased has a large host of friends in
Marion and vicinity.
Bailey Williams <baileywilliams@home.com>
-
Friday, April 16, 1999 at 07:17:31 (PDT)
JAMES BOLES BURIED
MONDAY
Funeral services for James Henry Boles held at the home on
North Harper Street Monday aternoon with Rev. Warner Muir of the Christian
church officiating.
"Beautiful Isle" was sung by Mary Hunter and Thelma
Harris of the Southern Methodist Church. "Sometime We'll Understand" was sung
by Christeva Pulley and Mrs. H.W. Bateman. The pall bearers were Arthur
Romans, Fred Gent, James Gent, Mr. Corder, Levi Winkleman, and Louie
Smith.
The floral tributes were carried by Naomi Tyner, Doris Bearden,
Bertha Johnson, Florence Romans, Thelma Sweeney, Hazel Romans, Suzan Norman,
Maxine Romans, Lorene Maddox, Leona Stanley, Mrs. John Gill, Mrs. Swafford,
Mrs. E. Sligar and Mrs. Aldy Bradley.
Burial was in Maplewood
Cemetery.
June 4, 1935
Post
Mary Jo Moore <mjmoore@hcis.net>
- Wednesday, June
23, 1999 at 07:24:18 (PDT)
Marion Daily Republican,
Monday August 4, 1941
MRS. LOU BOLES DIED SUNDAY
Pioneer of Williamson
County and Widow of Noted Christian Church Minister
Mrs. Nancy Louisa
(Lou ) Boles, widow of the late Rev. William Henry Boles passed away at 10:30
a.m. Sunday, August 3, 1941 after an illness of more than three years.
She
was the oldest of fourteen children of William Jackson and Susan Elizabeth
Goodall Spiller. And was born at the old Spiller home 21/2 miles north of
Marion near Spillertown. At the time of death she was 86 years 8 months and 11
days of age.
She received her early education in the log school known as
Rawls School and later attended school in Marion. During summers she taught
subscription schools at Lance school south of Marion and the old Will Young
place at Western Star School. After she reared her family she entered the
Kirksville Mo. School of Osteopathy and graduated from there at the age of 52,
but never practiced in Illinois.
In her childhood she met a Rev. William
Henry Bowles ( the family later changed the spelling to Boles) who was
preaching at the log school house in Spillertown. Later Rev. Boles became
pastor of the newly organized Christian Church in Marion and on March 29, 1877
took Miss Louisa Spiller as his bride. They started housekeeping in a small
house near where the present Christian Church now stands.
Otis A. Burgess,
President of Butler University if Indianapolis Indiana dedicated the new
Christian Church and thru his interest the new pastor Rev. Boles and wife
moved to Indiana to enter school and to preach in nearby churches including
Mooresville and martinsville in Indiana. The United Missionary Board of the
Christian Church later sent the Boles family to Topeka Kansas where he
organized the first Christian Church of that city.
While the family lived
in Indiana their three children were born. These were David (Clara) Mills who
died in August 1920; Mrs. Harriet B. Stephenson with whom Mrs. Boles lived and
Burgess Boles of Lincoln Illinois.
Grandchildren who survive are Mrs.
Harold (Rosemary Mills) Ray of Marion; William C. Stephenson of Evansville
Indiana; Mrs. Edward (Emma Lou Stephenson) Emerine of Boise Idaho; William
Boles of St. Louis; Mrs. Glen (Mary Boles) Courtright and Mrs. Frank (Betty
Lou Boles) Barrick of Lincoln, Ill. Great grandchildren are Anne Elizabeth
Stephenson, Evansville; Edward Stephenson Emerine, Boise Idaho; Geraldine
Boles, St. Louis Mo.
Having broken down his health in Kansas, Rev. Boles
and family moved to Dixon County, Illinois where he purchased a farm and
divided his time between evangelistic work and farming. He was always
interested in higher education acting as field agent for Eureka College for
years and was one of the founders of the Alma (Illinois) Industrial College.
Following the death of her husband at Alma on December 9, 1915, Mrs. Boles and
her daughter Harriet Stephenson moved to Marion to make their home in 1916.
Since 1919 they have lived at 205 East College where death
occurred.
Besides the family, three sisters, Mrs. Amanda Cochrum and Mrs.
Nellie Walker of Marion, Mrs. Emmett Harris of Carbondale and two brothers,
John and James Spiller of Marion also survive.
Mrs. Boles was a member of
the Royal Neighbors and an active member of the Marion Christian Church as
long as her health permitted her to take part in its work. Funeral services
will be at the Christian Church at 10 a.m. Tuesday with Rev. Marion Frank of
Carterville in charge.
The body will lie in state at the Ozment-Mitchell
Funeral Home until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday when it will be removed to the Christian
Church. The casket will be closed at the church at the time of the funeral and
will not be re-opened.
Colleen Norman <cnorman@accessus.net>
- Saturday,
June 26, 1999 at 07:24:46 (PDT)
Marion Daily
Republican, Saturday May 5, 1917
Mrs. Matilda Boles Dies
Mrs.
Matilda Boles Died at the Home of Her Son East of New Denison Early This
Morning
Mrs. Matilda Boles passed from life about 5:00 o'clock Saturday
morning at the age of seventy-three years. She was a native of this section,
having been born in Williamson County and has been a widow many years. She
leaves one son, Ed E. Boles living one and one-half miles east of New Denison,
with whom she made her home.
Mrs. Caroline Furlong of Marion is a sister
and Hiram Bradley of Marion and A.L. Bradley of near the city are brothers of
the deceased.
Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock Sunday morning
from the Shiloh church south of town.
Colleen Norman <cnorman@accessus.net>
- Saturday,
June 26, 1999 at 07:18:50 (PDT)
Mt. Vernon Register
News, Friday January 29, 1943
Marion M. Boles, Struck by Auto Wednesday,
Dies
Funeral services to be Held Sunday for 70 - year- old Retired
Farmer
Marion M. Boles of 709 Herbert street, who suffered a brain
concussion when he was struck by an automobile on Perkins avenue Wednesday
morning, died at Mt. Vernon Hospital at 2:30 o'clock this morning. His age was
70 years three months and five days.
Funeral services will be held Sunday
at 2 p.m. at the Warder Street Baptist Church in Marion, conducted by the Rev.
J.W. McKinney, and burial will follow in the Maplewood cemetery at
Marion.
Mr. Boles was knocked down by a car driven by Earl Wiley of
Sandoval Ill. at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday on Perkins avenue near Seventh street. He
was immediately taken to the hospital.
Mr. Boles was a retired
farmer.
He was born October 24, 1872 in Williamson County, the son of James
and Mary Lance Boles.
He had been a resident of this city for the past 13
years.
In 1907 he was united in marriage to Pauline Stone, who survives. He
was a member of the Warder Street Baptist Church at Marion.
Surviving
besides his widow are one son, Arlin Boles of Mt. Vernon; a daughter Mrs.
Julian Miller of Mt. Vernon; two brothers, Alonzo of Marion and Josh of
Missouri; a sister Mrs. Sarah Lance of Spillertown, Ill. and seven
grandchildren.
The body will be at Myers Chapel until 2 p.m. Saturday and
will then be removed to the residence to remain until the funeral party leaves
for Marion.
Bailey Williams <baileywilliams@home.com>
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Friday, April 16, 1999 at 07:23:27 (PDT)
Marion Daliy Republican -
page 1
Saturday, February 7, 1925
Bradley Funeral Held
Thursday
Funeral Services for Hiram Nelson Bradley Held at Cash
Undertaking Parlors
Hiram Nelson Bradley who passed away at the
Barnes Hospital in St. Louis Monday, February 2nd was buried at the Maplewood
cemetery in Marion Thursday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., Rev. H.O. Wilson
officiating at the service.
Mr. Bradley was born at Pulley’s Mill on August
11, 1857. He was united in marriage to Paralee Teele and to this union was
born two children, Tom Bradley of Miss Creek and Mrs. Maggie Hale of
Cairo.
The deceased was the son of Marcus and Jennie Bradley and leaves one
brother, A.L. Bradley of Marion to mourn his departure.
Funeral services
were held at the Cash Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m.
Bailey Williams
<baileywilliams@home.com>
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Saturday, August 28, 1999 at 15:39:25 (PDT)
The Leader
10 Aug
1895
Will A. Bradley, son of Mrs. W.J. Caplinger shot himself the
10th.
Sat down, leaned up against a hay stack, placed a pistol to his head and
fired.
Funeral at Mt. Pleasant.
Charla Schroeder Murphy <charla@shawneelink.net>
Son of G.W. L. Cannedy and Martha
Born: Sept 27, 1875
Died March 12, 1943
Sixty seven years 5 months and 15 days ago Ed, son of G.W.L. and Martha
Cannedy was born near Carterville, Williamson County, Ill. He grew to manhood
and lived virtually all his days in this county.
He was married to Stell Wagoner Chamness May 1st 1903 embarking under the
banner of his [..?] with all of her interest. They toiled and labored in each
other's interest building a home for their earthly enjoyment and yet his
efforts in this direction did not satisfy the craving of his soul. Yearning
toward the Gospel of Grace for satisfaction he, through repentance toward God
and faith in the finished work of the lord, obtained a hope that served as
sure and steadfast anchor of his soul. Satisfied with this hope he sought
Baptism and membership obtaining the same at New Hope Baptist Church about Aug
1932 and was still a member of this church organization so long as it
continued to function. Seized with an affliction a few months ago and
disposing of his home near Marion, Ill. he went to Hot Springs Ark to regain
his health spending a few days only in this effort till called from his
earthly career. From this resort his soul went out to dwell in the realm of
disembodied spirits. Leaving beside his companion one step daughter, Mrs. G.R.
Ellis of Clayton, Mo, 2 brothers, G.W. of Marion and J.L. of Carterville,
Ill., one sister, Sula Cagle of Carterville, Ill., also many relatives and
friends.
Charla Schroeder Murphy <charla@shawneelink.net>
OBITUARY
KENNETH
LUSTER CARMAN son of Jim and Gertie Carman, was born March 6 1909! and
departed this life July 10, 1946, at the age of 37 years, four months and four
days.
Kenneth passed his entire life at Rosiclare, and was known and
liked by all. He was united in marriage to Effie Sneed, who preceded him in
death. To this union were born three children, namely, Estell, Kathreen and
Luster.
He was later married to Dimple Jones To this union were born
two children, namely Peggy and Jimmy Ray.
He leaves to mourn his loss,
a devoted wife, five children, his mother, Mrs. Gertie Carman, two sisters,
Mrs. Walter Jackson and Mrs. John Warren; one brother, Fowler Carman, one
step-daughter, Mamee Kathryn, all of Rosiclare; besides a host of relatives
and friends.
Our hearts are grieved at losing him, But God does all
things for the best.
He was patient thru his sickness,
And at
last he is at rest
Dianne Johnson <djohnson@geneseo.net>
- Sunday,
June 27, 1999 at 16:27:29 (PDT)
Marion Daily Republican, 23
Jun 1998
CARRIER MILLS - Phillip L.
Cash, age 60, of Carrier Mills, formerly of Marion, died at 5:15 a.m.
Monday, June 22, 1998, at the VA Nursing Center of Marion. He was
born on Jan. 3, 1938, in Marion, to John and Vivian (Cole) Cash. He was
an Air Force veteran having served from 1956 to 1965. He was a practical nurse
and a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Marion. He is survived by two
daughters, Regina LaBotte of Phoenix, Ariz. and Demetri Cosby of Marion; two
granddaughters and one grandson; two brothers, John Cash of Oklahoma City and
Brent Chaney of Carbondale; and one sister, Cynthia Sullivan of
Centralia. Funeral services for Phillip L. Cash will be held at 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 25, 1998, at Bethel A.M.E. Church with Rev. Jerry Allen
officiating. Burial will be in Mounds National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Friday,
June 26. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until time of service at the
church. Jackson Funeral Home in Colp is in charge of
arrangements.
name: Patricia Hardenstine
email: Nellers1@msn.com
Marion Daily
Republican
April 27, 1926
MRS. CHAMNESS DIED SUNDAY
Funeral for
Aged County Resident Will be Conducted Here on Friday
Mrs. Sarah
Elizabeth Cooksey Chamness aged resident of Williamson County passed away
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nelia Simmons in Miami, Florida, Sunday Noon
April 26, 1926 following an extended illness.
The deceased was born in
Smith County, Tennessee on April 28, 1843 and at the time of her death was 82
years, 11 months and 28 days of age.
She was the daughter of Ephriam J. and
ELizabeth (Phillips) Cooksey and was educated in the common schools of this
county moving to Illinois with her parents in early childhood.
In November
1862 she was united in marriage to John Chamness and to this union fifteen
children were born, five survive their mother, namely Mrs. Allen Julia Suratt
of Chamness, Mrs. Joel (Lydia) Norris of Marion, Mrs. A.J. (Minnie) Starrick
of Marion, E.M. Chamness of Miami, Florida and Mrs. Nelia Simmons of
Miami.
Her husband preceded her in death. She is also survived by two
brothers, John A. Cooksey of Marion who is 82 years old and Samuel M. cooksey
of Carterville Route Four who is 70 years old. Two brothers, William Cooksey
and Ephriam Cooksey and three sisters, Mary J. Hudgens, Martha Chamness and
Delia Hudgens preceded her in death.
The body will arrive in Carbondale
Thursday morning at 4:30 a.m. and will be met in Carbondale by the hearse from
the E.T. Hudgens Funeral Home here. The body will be taken to the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Joel Norris at 306 South Carbon Street where it will remain in
state until the funeral services which will be conducted Friday at 10 o'clock
at the Crab Orchard Cemetery.
Mary Jo Moore <mjmoore@hcis.net>
- Sunday, July 11,
1999 at 16:12:25 (PDT)
Marion (Illinois) Daily
Republican
Monday July 6, 1936
GEO. CHAMNESS PASSED
AWAY
Death Claimed Marion R. F. D. 5 Farmer Sunday at 11:30 a.
m.
George P. CHAMNESS of Marion, Il. R. F. D. 5 passed a away
Sunday morning at 11;30 o'clock.
Deceased was born August 13, 1854 in
Williamson County, where he spent his entire life of 81 years, 10 months, 22
days. Thruout all of his active life he followed the occupation of
farming.
Mr. CHAMNESS was married to Ann ROBERTS who preceded him in
death. Two sons born to that marriage survive They are Mark CHAMNESS of
Chicago and A. M. CHAMNESS of Carrier Mills. A daughter, Mrs. A. M. PENDALL,
died in 1918. There is one sister, Mrs. Rosie COPHER, of West Frankfort. Two
sisters, Mrs. Mary Ann ICE and Miss Josephine CHAMNESS are
deceased.
Mr. CHAMNESS' second wife, Mrs. Laura CHAMNESS, also
survives.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p. m. at Ozment
Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur TRAVELSTEAD in charge. Internment in New Rose
Hill Cemetery.
Steve Willson <sswillson@keynet.net>
- Friday,
August 13, 1999 at 22:22:28 (PDT)
Hugh Chamness born near Pigeon Creek May 21, 1882 and departed life
December 25, 1938 at the age of 56 years, 7 months, 4 days. He was united in
marriage to Bessie Edna Lawrence December 24, 1907. To this union 6 children
were born, 3 of who survive; Logan of Anna, and Lora and Loren at home,
Eunice, Ola and an infant preceding him in death. A stepmother, Mrs. Winnie
Chamness also survives and 2 grandchildren. 8 brothers: Coll of Anna, Sandy of
Carterville, Charlie of W. Frankfort, Floyd of Herrin, Wiley of Carbondale,
Bonney of St. Louis, Mo., Lawrence of West Frankfort, Lester of Alton, Mrs.
Lula Wilfang [or Wilfong] of Carbondale, Mrs. Eleanor Holmes of Alton, Mrs.
Carrie Brown of Christopher, and a host of friends and relatives survive. Hugh
followed farming all of his life and was a hard worker providing for his
family which was his desire, as he will be remembered in that way.
Charla Schroeder Murphy <charla@shawneelink.net>
Richard, Son of I.L. and Winnie CHAMNESS, was born November 15, 1896 and
departed this life November 25, 1918 at the age of 22 years, 10 days. He
professed a hope in Christ about 2 years ago but did not affiliate with any
church. He did not adorn his profession with good works. He passed into
the valley of affliction wherein his attention was directed to the fact that
he must soon die and shaking hands and bidding friends goodbye stated that
he was prepared and ready to die. Passing on he leaves his mother, 6
brothers, 3 sisters and 3 half brothers and many relatives to mourn.
Charla Schroeder Murphy <charla@shawneelink.net>
1857 - 1928
Samuel L., son of George B. and Amanda CHAMNESS was born in Williamson County,
Ill. June 14th, 1857. In the year 1883 God's Holy Spirit opened his heart that
he attended unto the things spoken from the Lord. Saying the time fulfilled
the kingdom of God's at hand repent ye and believe the gospel having given
himself to the Lord now gives himself to the Lord's people casting his lot
with them in the Missionary Baptist Church at Crab Orchard Near Chamness, Ill.
He was married to Miss Arabelle STEPHENS on May the 2nd 1886. The blessing of
God rested upon this union crowning it with 11 children, namely Flaud [?] L.
and Mrs. Clay SMITH of Creal Springs, Mrs. Sam OLIVER, Mrs. John CRENSHAW and
Lemuel L. of Marion, Mrs. May HANKINS of Chicago. Samuel B. of Creal Springs,
John, Sibyl and Clay at home and one infant daughter who preceded him in to
the beyond. He, with his companion assumed the burdens of life energetically
and industriously undergoing the hardships so common with those who are
homebuilders. Under constant strain of storms of life and toil and strife he
tires on lifes weary road. Affliction seizes his battles for freedom for more
than two years he at last succumbs to death on March 15, 1928 at the age of 70
yrs, 9 mths, 1 day. This ends the history of one of God's noble men, a loving
companion, a good father and neighbor. He has gone and many relatives and
friends will miss him. But the thorn strewn paths [nor?] again shall pierce
his glory guided feet as he humbly vies around God's throne and his dear name
repeat.
Charla Schroeder Murphy <charla@shawneelink.net>
Obituary of Stephen
Gardner CHAMNESS
Marion (Illinois) Daily Republican Saturday March 6.
1920.
"UNCLE" STEVE CHAMNESS DIED
Steven J.(sic) CHAMNESS,
probably best known as "Uncle Steve" died Friday morning at his farm house six
miles west of Marion. He was in his 96th year when death came to end his long
and useful career.
He was born in Tennessee on September 29, 1825 and
moved to this country when three years old. All of his active life has been
spent in farming. At the age of twenty, he married Miss Harriet NORRIS who
lived only a few years and who was survived by one child. He was married
second to Miss Hannah MCCOWN and to that union five children were born.
Several years following her death he was married to Miss Nancy Ann JONES and
seven children were born to that union. Later in life he married Miss Fannie
NORRIS and then to Miss Ruth JONES who survives.
Thirteen children were
born of whom six survive Mrs. Cora BLANKENSHIP of Marion, A. B. CHAMNESS, E.
A. CHAMNESS, Mrs. Mattie BROWN, and Mrs. June(sic) POTEET who live near the
home place and S.S. CHAMNESS who lives near Creal Springs. Forty -two
grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great grandchildren also
survive.
Mr. Chamness was the oldest of a family of 12 and the next to
last to die. One sister Jan WAGONER of Fargo, N. D.,who was the youngest
survives.
Mrs.(sic)CHAMNESS gave a city newspaper reporters several
years ago his formula for a long life and it was to marry young, settle down,
join the Baptist Church and vote the democratic ticket. Mr. CHAMNESS cast his
first vote James K. POLK and it was his rule never to miss an election no
matter how small the office to be filled.
Funeral services Sunday
morning at 11 o'clock at Pidgeon Creek Church and conducted by Elder Charles
Taylor. Interment in Pidgeon Creek Cemetery.
Steve Willson
<sswillson@keynet.net>
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Friday, August 13, 1999 at 19:38:38 (PDT)
Born Aug. 23, 1863 in Jackson county at Carbondale,
Illinois.
She died December 13, 1929 in Witchita, Kansas after only
a
few minutes illness. She was the tenth child of eleven born
to
Charley and Mary Jane Sanders Gent. Tennie was married to
John Holder on
April 1, 1884 at Murphysboro, Illinois. He
preceded her in death a number
of years. John and Tennie had
six children. Four daughters and two sons.
Sally Holder, Mary
Holder, Bessie Holder Robinson, Bonnie Holder Crouch,
Jesse
Benton Holder,and Joseph Ray Holder. In July 1924, Tennie was
united with the Assembly of God Church in Topeka Kansas. She
was a
devoted member. On November 11, 1905, A.A. Carney age 35,
of Marion,
Illinois and Tennie Holder, age 38 of Marion, Illinois,
were married at
John Bulliner's residence in Williamson
County.
Pat
Bouteiller-Barnett <padwlm@midamer.net>
- Friday, May
21, 1999 at 15:31:58 (PDT)
Marion Evening Post,
Monday March 17, 1913
Young Wife Passed Away
Mrs. Harry (BOLES) Calvert on East College Street Died Saturday Night, Just Three Days After the
Death of Her Newborn Babe, Her First Child.
Mrs. Harry Calvert, a young
married woman living with her husband on East College street passed from life
on Saturday night between 8 and 9 o'clock, her death following forr three days
the birth of first born child. Mrs. Calvert was the third brave young mother
of this city who went down into the shadows of death and did not
return.
Mrs. Calvert was 22 years, 7 months and 6 days of age on the day of
her death. she and her husband were young married people having wedded about
one year ago.
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Josh Boles who live east
of here.
Soon after their marriage she and her husband moved to this city
and have been living on East College St.
Four days ago a baby was born to
them but its little life was short and the body was laid away the day of its
birth. Fever developed with the young mother and her death resulted. Her death
was indeed sad.
The body was taken Sunday morning to the Worley cemetery
east of here where funeral and burial were conducted at 2:00 o'clock in the
afternoon.
There are many friends of the couple who join these columns in
offering sympathy to the grief stricken husband and loved ones.
Bailey
WIlliams <baileywilliams@home.com>
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Friday, April 16, 1999 at 07:20:04 (PDT)
PASSED
AWAY SUNDAY
October 5, 1935
Death at 2:30 P.M., Sunday October
4, claimed the life of William Clarence Cash, at his home in Marion. He was
born March 4, 1855, at Marion, Illinois to James S. and Angeline Cash, being
81 years and 6 months of age at the time of his demise.
He was married to
Mary Elizabeth Butts on November 5, 1880, who passed away some time ago. To
this union were born four children, Elza, Omer, Ira and Harry Cash, all of
Marion. He was educted in the public schools in Marion and had as his
profession, farming, but for several years had been unable to work owing to
his advanced age.
He leaves to mourn his departure, besides the above named
children the following brothers and sisters; Alphaus C., St. Louis, Mo., C.A.
Cash, Marion; James T. Cash, Marion, Mrs. P.P. Akin, Marion, and Calvin Cash,
Marion, together with a host of relatives and friends.
The funeral will be
held from the Cash Funeral Home, October 6, at 2 P.M., with Rev. Warner Muir
in charge. Friends of the family are asked to call at the Cash Funeral Home
where the body is lying in state. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Newspaper
Not Known
Mary Jo Moore <mjmoore@hcis.net>
- Wednesday, June
30, 1999 at 10:03:24 (PDT)
Pittsburg,
Williamson,IL
Died 24 Oct 1944
Mrs. Fannie Cochran of Pittsburg died Tuesday
morning. Death at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday claimed Mrs. Fannie Cochran, wife of
Charles Cochran of Pittsburg. Deceased was born in St.Louis 31 May 1887, and
was the daughter of George and Florence May Bogart. She was married 22 Nov
1912 at Harrisburg to Charles (Elijah Napolian Cochran), who survives with one
daughter, Mrs. Helen Schroeder of Pittsburg. One brother, James Bogart of
Pittsburg, one half-brother John Behne,Eldorado, one half-sister, Mrs. Marie
Lamaster, Chicago and two grandchildren, Charles and George Schroeder of
Pittsburg, also survive. Mrs. Cochran was a member of the Missionary Baptist
church at Pittsburg where funeral services will be be held Friday at 1:30 p.m.
with Rev. Arthur Travelstead and Rev. Lloyd Frey in charge. Interred in the
Mount Pleasant cemetery.
Charla Schroeder Murphy <charla@shawneelink.net>
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Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 22:29:27 (PDT)
Marion (Illinois) Daily Republican
Monday February 7,
1921
MRS. CAGLE DIED SUNDAY
Prominent Widow, Living on
Carterville Rural Route Buried in Family Graveyard.
Death on Sunday
morning claimed Mrs. Martichey CAGLE, Carterville route 3, and funeral
services were held Monday afternoon at 2 p. m. at Pidgeon Creek church by
Reverend Charles TAYLOR with internment in the family graveyard. Mrs. CAGLE
was the widow of Allen CAGLE and was born April 25,1842 and was married 64
years ago. At the time of her death she was 78 years, 9 months and 11 days of
age. There were nine children only three of whom survive. These children are
Charlie CAGLE, Will CAGLE, and Melvina CAGLE and besides the three children 31
grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren. Four sisters preceded this worthy
lady to the Great Beyond and two Brothers, Scott CHAMNESS of Carterville route
3, and Berry CHAMNESS of Woodlawn survive.
Mrs. CAGLE was a member of
the Pidgeon Creek Baptist church and was a devout consciencious Christian who
was loved by all who knew her.
Steve Willson <sswillson@keynet.net>
- Friday,
December 24, 1999 at 17:23:02 (PST)
Marion (Illinois) Daily Republican
Wednesday,
July 22, 1936
T. E. CAGLE DIED TUESDAY
Carterville Man Was
Father of First Casulty in Ku Klan KLan Warfare
T. E. CAGLE, former
justice of the peace, died Tuesday in a St. Louis hospital after an illness
attributed to food poisoning. He was taken to the hospital several days ago
from Carterville where he lived.
Mr. CAGLE was the father of Cesar
CAGLE, constable slain in the first outbreak between Ku Klux Klanmen and
anti-Klanmen the night of Feb. 8, 1924, was about 80 years old. Two other
sons, Howard and Vic CAGLE, one brother Alfred CAGLE of Eldorado, and one
half-brother William Nelson of Carterville, and three sisters, Mrs. Adie
SIMPSON of Porterville, California, Mrs. Beulah TIPPY, St. Louis and Miss
Juanita CAGLE of Porterville, California survive.
Mr. CAGLE formerly
operated a saddle and harness shop.
Funeral services Thursday at 2:00
p. m. at the RIGGINS funeral home at Carterville.
Steve Willson <sswillson@keynet.net>
- Thursday,
December 23, 1999 at 20:06:28 (PST)
Herrin (Illinois) NEWS
February 18,
1943
FUNERAL IN DETROIT FOR FORMER HERRINITE
Funeral
services will be held at Detroit, Michigan Thursday for Floyd CAGLE,
formerly of Herrin, who died in a Detroit hospital at 11 o'clock Sunday
morning of pneumonia. He was about 33 years of age.
He was the son of
Charles and Ella CAGLE, and lived here until seven years ago. He is a brother
to Mrs. Albert MISKER, Mrs. Bob JAMES, Mrs. Carl BURROUGHS, Arlie CAGLE, Alvie
CAGLE, and Claude CAGLE, all of Herrin. He also leaves his wife and two small
children, one boy and one girl; and two sisters, Mrs. Floyd PHILLIPS of
Carbondale and Mrs. James JONES of Detroit. One sister preceded in
death.
Steve Willson <sswillson@keynet.net>
- Thursday,
December 23, 1999 at 19:07:06 (PST)
AT REST
Mrs. Florence Ellen CALVERT
Wife of W.T. Calvert died at their home in Crainville, Illinois on April 4,
1930, at the age of 54 years,5 months and 12 days.
Funeral Services will be held at the Free Baptist Church in
Crainville, Saturday, April 5 at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Reverend A.A.
Alexander and Reverend Lee Futrell.
Interment in the Hampton Cemetery.
Friends of the family invited.
Mary M. Walzer
mwalzerneedru@att.net
WELL KNOWN CARTERVILLE MAN DIED YESTERDAY
Mar 10, 1932
Wm. Thomas Calvert, a well known Carterville man died at his home at
Crainville near that city, yesterday after a short illness of two days
duration.
His death was caused by pneumonia. He worked at the mine Tuesday. He took a
chill Tuesday evening and died Thursday after a severe attack of pnuemonia.
Mr. Calvert was born at Marion on May 3, 1871. He was 60 years, 10 months and
7 days of age.
He was the son of Wm. Simpson and Emilie Calvert. He was married to Florence
Ellen Crain at the Hampton Church in 1895 and they lived in and near
Carterville for the last 30 years.
He is survived by the following children: Troy Calvert of Carterville, Herman
Lee Calvert of Chicago, Mrs. Carl Priddy of Carterville, Vernelle Calvert of
Flint, Michigan, Cecil Calvert and Elsie Calvert of Carterville.
He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters:
Mrs. Mary J. Swofford of Carterville, Herman Calvert of Creal Springs, Emilie
Bellah of Point of Texas and John W. Calvert of Marion.
Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the
Free Baptist Church at Crainville. Rev. Lee Futrell of Carbondale and Rev.
A.A. Alexander of Crainville
will officiate jointly. Intermnet will take place at the Hampton Church Yard
Cemetery. Funeral Director W. H. Riggins will direct.
Mary M. Walzer
mwalzerneedru@att.net
Blanche Jeanette Clarida, former resident of Crab Orchard, Ill., and most
recently of Ponca City, died Sunday morning, Nov. 26, 2000, at the home of her
son in Ponca City. She was 82. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday,
Nov. 30, 2000, at the Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion, Ill., with
burial at the Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion. Local arrangements were under the
direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Blanche Clarida was born March 16, 1918,
at Williamson County, Ill., the daughter of Rufus Tanner and Merenda
(Motsinger) Tanner. She was married to the Rev. Olen Clarida on Dec. 23, 1937,
at Mayfield, Ky. Mr. Clarida preceded her in death on April 1,1985. She was a
member of the Ferrell Baptist Church of Crab Orchard. She enjoyed being a part
of her husband’s ministry and teaching Sunday school.
Mrs. Clarida was grateful that God allowed her to spend her last months with
her grandchildren. She is survived by one son, Dannie Clarida and wife, Diane
of Ponca City; one grandson, David Clarida and wife, Jennifer of Collinsville;
one granddaughter, Christy Kruger and husband, Luis of Ponca City; two
great-grandchildren, Faith Kruger of Ponca City and Trevor Clarida of
Collinsville; and one brother, J.V. Tanner, and wife, Edith of Marion, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Memorial
contributions may to made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite
103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601.
6/04/01
submitted by: Joanne Clarida Shrout
Marion Daily
Republican
November 10, 1930
Scotsboro Man's Funeral
Saturday
Fisher Clendenin, 75, died at his home at Scotsboro
Friday and the funeral took place Saturday afternoon. He was a merchant
at one time and served as school director.
He was born in Williamson
County August 3, 1855 and was the son of Thomas Clendenin. He was
married at the age of 20 years to Mary Tucker. The folowing children
born to that union survive: Ephraim Clendenin in Scotsboro, William Clendenin,
St. Louis, Mrs. Charles Horn, Energy, Mrs. Monroe Sweet, Marion, Fred
Clendenin Ozark, David Clendenin, Marion, and Mrs. Dorris, Chicago.
There are also two sisters, Mrs. Walker of Valler and Mrs. Tony Miller of
Hallidayboro and 52 grandchldren and 17 great grand children. Two other
children preceded their father in death.
4/29/2000
Candyce Little < candyce71@aol.com >
Obituary: Name of Newpaper unknown: Herrin, November,
1940
J. L. COLYER 77, OF FREEMAN SPUR DIES: Funeral
Monday
J. L. Colyer, 77 of Freeman Spur, passed away at 12:30
o'clock this morning at his home following seven months illness with
cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the
First Baptist Church by Rev. Paul McCasland, pastor. Interment will be held at
the Herrin city cemetery.
Mr. Colyer was born April 30, 1863, in Ohio
county Kentucky, the son of Monroe Colyer, who is now 100 years old and who
survives his son.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Amanda Colyer, also 77,
and three sones and two daughters, Herbert L., William J. and Elmer Colyer and
Mrs. Harry Ham and Mrs. Joe Ecoppi all of Freeman Spur.
Jacqueline
Snyder King <jkingga@aol.com>
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Friday, December 31, 1999 at 14:00:00 (PST)
Marion Evening Post
7
Mar 1918
Ned Corder, 81, died 7 Mar 1918 at the home of son, Jerry
three miles SE of Crab Orchard. Soldier in 81st ILL in Civil War. Survived by
sons Jerry, Lou of Carterville, John of Scottsboro. His wife preceded him in
death.
Charla Schroeder Murphy <charla@shawneelink.net>
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Monday, September 06, 1999 at 13:34:32 (PDT)
Marion Evening Post
12
Jan 1912
Mrs. Mary Coonts, 36, found dead in bed by husband Mart
when he woke up Friday morning. She was the daughter of F.J. Motsinger. Leaves
a husband and three children, several brothers and sisters.
Charla
Schroeder Murphy <charla@shawneelink.net>
-
Monday, September 06, 1999 at 13:32:08 (PDT)
Marion
(Illinois) Daily Republican
Thursday, August 15 1935 (front
page)
WILLIAM CRAIN PASSED AWAY
Elderly Carterville Man
Died Tuesday - Funeral Services Held Thursday
Funeral services were to
be held Thursday afternoon at Oak Grove Christian church for William S. CRAIN
of Carterville who died there Thursday.
Deceased was born near
Carterville Feb. 28, 1848 and was 87 years, five months, 15 days of age, is
survived by five sons and daughters, Dr. B. F. CRAIN, and Miss Nora CRAIN of
Carbondale, Mrs. Louise SNYDER, Hayward, California, Mrs. Margaret STEWART,
Moline, and Ford CRAIN, Herrin. One step son, W. H. RENDLEMAN,
Davenport, Iowa, one brother Marshall CRAIN, Carterville R. 3, and one sister
, Mrs. J. WILLIS, Bertram, Texas, also survive.
Mr. Crain was first
married to Miss Jane TURNAGE who died in 1889, In 1891, he married Mrs.
RENDLEMAN who died in Sept. 6, 1913.
date: 6/21/2000
name: Steve Willson
email: sswillson@keynet.net
The Death Angel made another call in Creal Springs and Mrs. Emaline
Lucretia Cross answered. Deceased was born in Johnson county, June 26, 1856,
and departed this life, May 12, 1928, at the age of 71 years, 10 months, and
26 days. She married William Cross March 28, 1875, and to this union were born
nine children, four of whom died in infancy. Those left in sorrow are as
follows; her husband, the following five children; Mrs. Laura Buckner of
Marion, Esco of Spillertown, Orlin of Blytheville, Ark., John of New
Burndside, and Ira of Anna; 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two
sisters, and a host of relatives and near friends. She was converted many
years ago and united with the Missionary Baptist Church and was among the more
devoted of Christians. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The
funeral was held on Sunday at the residence at one o'clock the sermon being
delivered by Rev. Moody Clarida of Carterville. A large crowd of relatives and
old neighbors were present for the impressive service. The burial was made in
the Rich Cemetery.
Cheryl
snickers20@alltel.net
James E. Cross, age 61, 512 Fairgrove, Royal Oak,MI died this morning at the
home of his brother, W.E. Cross, in Marion, ILL.
Surviving besides his brother are his wife, Marie; a son, William, 552 East
Annabella, Hazel Park, MI; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (June) Wrenn 26107
Dartmouth, Madison Heights, MI, Mrs. E. F. (Maxine) Griggs, 846 Owendale,
Troy, MI, 10 grandchildren; and one other brother, Mood Cross of Marion.
Mr. Cross was born Dec. 15, 1901, in Illinois.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the McKinley Funeral Home in Marion, ILL.
Cheryl
snickers20@alltel.net
Harrisburg, William E. Cross III, 42, died at 10:48 p.m. Friday Oct. 8,
1993 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville, Ind.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of the Nazarene in
Harrisburg. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Herrin. Visitation
will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, at Gaskins Funeral Home in Harrisburg.
Cheryl
snickers20@alltel.net
Marion Daily Republican
2
Feb 1919
Oliver Cox born Indiana 7 Jul 1839, died 2 Feb 1919 at his
home in Creal Springs. 79y 6m 26ds. He married Mary H. Morris of Saline
County. They had 12 children, nine survive with the wife: Anna at home, Wm, Ed
and Chas. of Crab Orchard, Isaac of Thompsonville, Dr. A.M. of Chicago,
Elizabeth and James of CA and Alice of O.K., John James and Susan preceded him
in death. He served in CO I 81st ILL INF, was wounded twice in left hand and
left foot. He was a preacher 25 years in the Methodist Church until his voice
failed him.
Charla Schroeder Murphy <charla@shawneelink.net>
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Monday, September 06, 1999 at 13:29:26 (PDT)
OBITUARY
THE
LATE BEN COWSERT
Ben Cowsert, son of the late Mr. and: rs. John
Cowsert, was born in Hardin County, Illinois, August 4, 1856 being at the time
of his death, 78 years and four months of age. He was married to Nancy Parrot
in 1875, she having preceded him in death five months ago. To this union were
born ten children, 4 having passed away a number of years ago.
He
professed faith in Christ years ago. And ministered in gospel for several
years until his hearth failed him, but he still lived a true and faithful
Christian until death took him away. He leaves to mourn his departure, six
children, namely Johnie Cowsert, Willie Cowsert, Lonnie Cowsert, Mrs. Alice
Carman, Mrs. Gertie Carman and Mrs. Rosa Brownfield, and two sisters, Betty
Estes and Mrs. Lydia Smith of St. Frailey. Also 19 grand chiNdren and 24 great
grand children.
Weep not dear children, for father's at rest. For Jesus
has called him, to that home of the bliss. He's gone home to glory, To that
bright happy shore, Where death and parting shall come no more.
But
we'll toil on and follow and some day we'll meet. On heaven's bright portals,
Our loved ones to greet.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Harry
S. Barger of Pope county and the body was laid to rest in the cowsert
cemetery.
Dianne Johnson <djohnson@geneseo.net>
- Sunday,
June 27, 1999 at 16:20:26 (PDT)
OBITUARY
Mrs. Naney
(Parrot) Cowsert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parrott was born in
Hardin County, Illinois, Oct. 2, 1854 and departed this life June 14, 1934,
being at the time of her death 79 years, 8 months and 15 days of age. she was
united in holy matrimony to Ben Cowsert in 1875 and to this union were born 10
children, 5 girls and 5 boys, four having preceded her to the great
beyond.
She professed faith in Christ several years ago and lived a
true Christian life until God saw fit to take her home. she bore her sickness
patiently and expressed her willingness to go. she leaves to mourn her
departure a kind and loving husband, 6 children, namely Mrs. Alice Carman,
Mrs. Rosa Brownfield Mrs. Girtie Carman, Willie Cowsert, Johnie Cowsert, and
Lonnie Cowsert, besides a great host of other relatives and
friends.
Sleep on dear one, in peaceful sleep, At heaven's gate we soon
shall meet. To enter in at heaven's door,
Where grief and death shall
come no more.
Funeral services were conducted by Brother Hartley of
Dorrisville and the body was laid to rest in the Cowsert
Cemetery.
Dianne Johnson <djohnson@geneseo.net>
- Sunday,
June 27, 1999 at 16:17:22 (PDT)
Williamson County
Pioneer, 96, Dies
March 6, 1936
William Crenshaw, 96, who
never married after he and his sweetheart had reportedly separated over the
Lincoln-Douglas political campaigns of 1885 and 1860, died at the Herrin
hospital Sunday night March 1, 1936, age 96 years 4 months and 26 days.
Crenshaw championed Douglas; his sweetheart, Barbara Stroud, favored Lincoln.
They quarreled and separated. She died years ago and was buried at Marion.
Crenshaw, a pioneer resident of Williamson County, had been a patient at the
hospital since August, 1929.
William Crenshaw was born October 5, 1839 at
Eagle Creek Township, Gallatin County, Illinois to Robert and Sarah Jane
Crenshaw. He came with his parents to Williamson County in 1859 at the age of
20 years, and they settled west of Marion on several hundred acres of land
that was named Crenshaw Crossing after their family.
William, was called
"Uncle Billy" by many who knew him and lived at Crenshaw Crossing and later in
life moved to Carterville and Herrin.
He was burried at the Herrin
Cemetery.
MM
Mary Jo Moore <mjmoore@hcis.net>
- Friday, June 04,
1999 at 08:06:52 (PDT)
Obituary: A special to Republican-Leader Nov. 14,
1925
Creal Springs, Ill, Nov. 14.
Martin V. Day who died here Thursday was a Civil War veteran with a record that is most interesting. His funeral Sunday at 10 A. M. Marks the passing of another victim of the Andersosnville Prison. He was a son of Reverend George and Martha (Cagle) Day. His father was born in south Carolina and his mother in North Carolina. Our subject was born in Walker County, Alabama in 1845 and when only three years of age, came with his parents to Illinois. Locating near Columbus, Pope County, where government land was extensively entered. They remained there about ten years from which place they moved to a farm in Massac County where they remained only two years locating in Johnson County near the present site of Reevesville in 1859.
When the just call was made for volunteers to fight for the old flag, Mr. Day, then 16 years of age offered his service, was accepted and enlisted in Co. H, 56th Illinois Infantry. The regiment having been duly trained left Shawneetown via Paducah far the great Shiloh Tennessee battlefield and although not arriving in time for the fight they encouraging joined in the pursuit of the enemy which took them in the direction of Corinth, Miss. The enemy was driven well toward Holly Springs, Miss. but the Union forces dropped back upon Corinth previous to the battle of that place. Mr. Day's regiment was ordered into camp on Clear Creek where on account of disability due largely to youthful age he was discharged and returned home. After health was restored, he re-enlisted in Co. E, 15th Kentucky cavalry at Paducah. He remained in this regiment more than nine months, during which time they were engaged in scout and guerilla fighting in Kentucky
When the time of service expired the regiment was discharged and our heroic young veteran re-enlisted the same hour in Paducah in Co. C, 13th Tennessee Cavalry for three years or until the close of the war. The organization completed their duty at Union City, Tennessee, where they remained until late in 1863, later being ordered to Fort Pillow where on April 12, 1864, the most severe battle in which our subject was engaged took place and in which he suffered some wounds and was captured by the enemy under General Forest. He spent about nine month in Andersonville, Ga. He was moved to Charleston, South Carolina about Christmas 1864 remaining but a short time when he with others were moved to the prison stockade outside the city, and later with other prisoners was taken to Augusta, Ga., where he remained until the end of the war. He was then released and reported back to the 6th Tennessee Cavalry, the 23th Cavalry having been consolidated the the 6th. After a thrilling and eventful service of four years, our subject was discharged at Pulaski, Tenn., in July 1865.
Coming home again Mr. Day still a young man, was married within a few years to Miss Josephine Parham in Russellville, Ky. And to this union six children were born with five still living who are William M. Day, F. H. Day and G. W. Day of Texas; MIss Deliah Day at home and Day (May?) in California.
His first wife died in 1884 and he was married a second time to Nellie Table who soon passed away. So again in 1890 he was married to Mahala Jennings who has been his faithful companion to the present. For many years he was a Methodist, but later, in 1908, united with the Baptist church at County Line near Grantsburg. He always voted the G. O. P. ticket and was always patriotic throughout.
HIs Civil War Record: at 16, enlisted in Co. H, 56th Illinois Infantry, left Shawneetown via Paducah. Battle of Shiloh, Tenn, April 6 -7, 1862. Joined pursuit of the enemy in the direction of Corinth, Miss; enemy driven toward Holly Springs, Miss; camped on Clear Creek; discharged due to illness.
Re-enlisted, Co. E, 15th Kentucky Cavalry at Paducah, Kentucky; 9 months as scout and guerilla fighting in Kentucky; when time of service expired the regiment was discharged.
Re-enlisted, Co. C, 13th/6th Tennesse Cavalry; 3 years or until close of war; completed duty at Union City, Tennesse; remained at Union City until late 1863; on April 12, 1864 at Fort Pillow most severe battle for Martin V. Day; he was wounded and captured by General Forrest's troops.
Prisoner at Andersonville, GA until Christmas of 1864, moved to Charleston, SC, to a prison stockade outside of city; then taken to Augusta, GA until end of war.
Discharged at Pulaski, Tennesse, July 1865.
Ruth J. Day <gwday@filertel.com>
September 22 1932 - December 3 2000
Ada Jean Parsons, daughter of Clarence Parsons and Louise Wiley was born September 22 1932 in Kankakee Illinois. The family came to Chicago when
Ada Jean was young. She was educated in Chicago Public Elementary schools and graduated from Lucy Flower Technical Academy in 1951where she studied Home Economics. In 1952 she married Jim DePrizio son of Basilio DePrizio and Patricia Dora Caccucialo. Soon after, he was drafted into the Korean War. Upon his return the couple set up house keeping in a small apartment on Spaulding St in North West Chicago. The couple spent the remainder of their married life in Chicago. They raised two children and enjoyed many nieces and nephews. In her later years Mrs. DePrizio enjoyed playing Bingo, visiting with her best friend Rose Cerri, doing needlecrafts and taking care of stray animals. She remained at home until her illness with Alzheimer’s disease, she then moved to the Elmwood Care Home in Elmwood Park Illinois where she had been a resident for the last 8 years. She died December 3 2000. She is survived by her husband Jim; her daughter Susan McKinstry of White South Dakota; her son James Neil (Laura) Iowa; her two grandson’s Paul and Kevin McKinstry of White South Dakota and her brother Neil Parsons. She is proceeded in death by her parents.
Sue McKinstry suelmc@itctel.com
Marion Daily
Republican
Thursday Jan. 22, 1925 – page 1
Mrs. Duca Died Here Wednesday
Funeral Services for
Mrs. Filomona Duca Will be held here on Friday Afternoon
Mrs. Filomana Duca passed away at the home of her
son, Mike Duca on North Madison street Wednesday evening at 9:50 p.m. the
cause of death was asthma.
The deceased was born in Italy on November 2,
1845 and came to this country with her parents, Mr and Mrs. Gratona Guafardo
at an early age. She was united in marriage to Gratona Duca some some fifty
years ago and to this union was born three children, two of whom are living in
Marion, Mike Duca and Francis Duca, both of 617 North Madison street. The
husband of the deceased preceded her in death some four years ago.
Mrs.
Duca is a member of the Roman Catholic Church of Herrin.
Funeral services
will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the family residence by
Rev. Jack Valentine of Johnston City and interment will occur at the Maplewood
cemetery in Marion.
Bailey Williams <baileywilliams@home.com>
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