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Marion Daily Rep.
C.M.
NORMAN
DIED FRIDAY
Nov. 9, 1945
Arrangements for Final Services
Have Not Been Completed
Curtis M. Norman, 906 North Logan St., died at
12:25 a.m. Friday
He was the son of Francis Marion and Samantha Edwards
Norman, and was born east of Marion, May 17, 1878. He was married in 1903 to
Mettie Pulley who with the following children survive: Ray, Leland Norman both
of Chicago, Bernard of Marion, and Mrs. Robert Malcolm of Marion. One sister,
Mrs. Elbert Baine and seven grandchildren also survive.
Mr. Norman had been
a coal miner for 38 years and was a member of the David Herrin Lodge No. 1036
of the I.O.O.E. and a member of the Christian Church.
Funeral arrangements
have not been completed. The body will lie in state at the Ozment-Mitchell
Funeral Home.
Jerry Mullins <jmullins@leo.net>
- Wednesday, June
30, 1999 at 12:17:34 (PDT)
DEATH OF
MRS. ELY M. NORMAN
Feb. 21, 1940
Mrs. Ely M. Norman passed away at
the 6 a.m. today. She was the widow of the late S.H. Norman and was born Nov.
21, 1861 to Basel and Margaret Travelstead Murphy.
She leaves the
following children, Mrs. Taylor Sennett, Marion, Harry Norman, Clyde Norman,
Marion; and Mrs. Minnie Schafer, Marion. One son and one daughter is deceased.
The body will lie in state at the home, 1212 South Mechanic Street until
2:00 p.m. Thursday when it will be moved to the First Baptist Church for
funeral services at 2:30 with Rev. Troy V. Wheeler in charge. Committal will
be in the Norman Cemetery.
Jerry Mullins <jmullins@leo.net>
- Wednesday, June
30, 1999 at 12:16:04 (PDT)
Mrs. Josephine Norman, wife of Henry Norman, was born in Saline County, Ill.
October 13, 1877. She was the daughter of J.H. & Mahala Graves
Travelstead. At the time of her death, she was 59 years, 8 months and 1 day of
age.
She was married at Spillertown, May 2, 1904 to Henry Norman, who survives.
Two daughters, Mrs. marie Cross, and Miss Margaret Norman, both of Marion,
survive. In addition she leaves one step-daughter, Mrs. William Metras of
Hammond, Indiana, and one step-son Roy Norman of Chester, Ill.
Four brothers, Oliver, Albert, and Floyd Travelstead of Marion and Oscar
Travelstead of Carrier Mills and two sisters, Mrs. Orange Jackson of Marion
and Mrs. Alex Wheeler of East St. Louis.
She also leaves three grand-children and nine step-grandchildren.
Mrs. Norman has been a member of the Spillertown Baptist Church for 35 years.
She was also a member of the Mystic Workers of the World.
Mrs. Norman has been failing in health for over a year. At noon, Friday, June
11, she suffered a stroke of paralysis from which she never regained
consciousness.
Aunt Josie, as she was commonly called, was a kind and loving mother, a good
neighbor and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She was always ready to do her part to make life easier and happier for
someone else.
She attended her church work faithfully as long as her health permitted.
She lived in Williamson County for the last 45 years.
It is not death to be freed from pain.
To pass from darkness to light again,
From earthly sorrows to find release;
It is not death, it is heavenly peace.
And when Life's ending has brought repose,
From the cares and trials the whole world knows,
To gain from their burdens a sweet release;
It is not death-it is heavenly peace.
Funeral for Mrs. Norman
Services Held at Spillertown Baptist Church With interment in Norman Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Norman, wife of Henry Norman, were held at
Spillertown Baptist Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Arthur Bunton in
charge, assisted by REv. John Browning. Interment was in Norman cemetery.
At the church service John Coller sang "Wayfaring Pilgrim" and a
quartet composed of John Collier, Edgar ?arks, Mrs. Roy Ramsey and Clyde ?agel
sang, "My Loved Ones are Waiting for Me."
The church choir sang "Precious Memories" and "When They Ring
Those Golden Bells," accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Pearl Stover.
Pall beariers were Loren, Clyde, and Glenn Travelstead, Carl Owens, Eugene
Jackson and Willie Goddard.
Flower bearers were Mrs. Louis Hill, Mrs. Melvin Saunders, Mrs. Loren
Lawrence, Mrs Clyde Travelstead, Mrs. Fred Travelstead, Mrs. ?erla
Travelstead, Mrs. William Travelstead, Opal Travelstead, Nadine Travelstead,
Mrs. Will Grissom, ? Travelstead, Charles Weisbrody, Lucile Norman, Mrs.
Robert Lowe, Jessie Travelstead, Mrs. Claude Jackson, Bonnie ?ayton, Wanda
Clayton, Bobby Mae ?owe, Blanch Martin, Patsy Grissom, Mrs. Harry Rader and
Lucy.
Cheryl
snickers20@alltel.net
October 27, 1925 - Williamson County
Aunt Susan Norman Died Here Sunday
Aged Williamson County Resident Passed Away at her Home on Sunday
Afternoon
Death Sunday afternoon about 1 O'Clock claimed Mrs. Susan
Norman, better known to hundreds through out Southern Illinois as Aunt Susan
who last summer celebrated her 102nd birthday.
A few days ago Mrs. Norman
fell from her wheelchair and broke her arm and these injuries combined with
her age brought the visit of the death angel more swiftly than had been
anticipated.
Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon October 26,
1925 at the Bethleham Church and were conducted by Rev. Oscar Knight, pastor
of the Primitive Baptist Church.
Mrs. Norman was the oldest resident of
Williamson County and was known all over the southern half of the state.
It
was on August 12, 1823 in the sunny southland in Smith County Tennessee that
the deceased first saw the light of day, born in a humble log cabin to Adam
and Elizabeth Klope. In this log cabin the first 20 years of her life were
passed. At the time of her death Sunday afternoon she was 102 years, 2 months
and 13 days of age.
She moved with her parents in 1843 and came to what is
known as Davis Prairie, now a propserous farming community in Williamson
County.
The deceased was the last of a family of nine childres, four boys
abd five girls, and one of a set of twins. She was married to David Norman
March 7, 1844. Her husband was County Judge for 10 years. The Norman family
were originally from North Carolina, later immigrating to Tennessee and coming
to Davis Prairie in 1833.
On May 11, 1833 David Norman obtained a grant
from the government in section 82 near the old Bethleham Church and here he
established a home for his first wife, who later died leaving him with 7
children. When Aunt Susan married Mr. Norman he had 7 children by his first
wife. To their union 7 more children were born and during her lifetime Mrs.
Norman reared 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren besides 7 others she took
into her home.
Judge Norman died in 1865 leaving the care of a large family
and a large farm on the hands of the deceased, She remained on the farm intill
her children were all married or left home to work, when she broke up
housekeeping and came to Marion to make her home with her daughter.
Aunt
Susan had a remarkable memory. She was one of the very few remaining "Snow
Birds" and was only nine years of age when the big snow fell in February of
1832 which covered the ground for days and prevented all travel, being many
feet deep and drifting as high as the house tops. The following year in 1933
she could recall the falling of the stars which was one of the most awe
inspiring sights ever witnessed by man and which many at the time thought
foretold the end of the world. Her father was drafted for the War of 1812 with
England but the war ended before he was called to serve. Mrs. Norman could
recall the Mexican War in 1846, the Black Hawk War, the Civil War and the
Spanish War in 1898 and in 1917 blessed her grandsons as they went forth to
share in America's glory in the World War.
Mrs. Norman is survived by three
children, Mrs. Miles Groves, K.L. (Kurt) Norman of Marion and J. H. (Doc)
Norman living near Marion. Her deceased children were J.C. (Cash) Norman,
Bissel Norman, Alonzo (Lonnie) Norman and Mrs. C.T. (Jerusha) Holland.
The
annual Norman Reunions have been an event in Williamson County for the past 11
years. The largest annual reunion was held two years ago on her 100th birthday
at which time over 1 thousand people from all over Southern Illinois were
present at the reunion which was held at Williamson County Fairgrounds.
At
the last annual reunion Mrs. Norman attended she seemed to be in the best of
health for her age and talked and shook hands with hundreds of her
friends....
Jerry Mullins <jmullins@leo.net>
- Friday, June 25,
1999 at 12:07:42 (PDT)
Obituary for Francis Marion
Norman August 1897
CAPT. F. M. NORMAN
Last Saturday, July 31, 1897,
at about 5 o'clock, p.m.,
Captain F. M.Norman died at his residence three
miles east of the city. Within one mile of the place of his birth, the date of
which was November 20, 1826. Aged 70 years, 8 months and eight days.
There
are very few men ever lived in Williamson County who were so well known or did
more than Capt. Norman. From his youth to early manhood, it is said that he
was most prominent in all enterprises, and his word went in all things of
interest. He was a man of strong convictions, earnest in all issues in which
he had interest. Politically, he was a Democrat up to the breaking out of the
war, and in this line his ambition placed him among the leaders, and in 1860
made the
race for sheriff with R.R. Hendrickson, John A. Ensminger and Ben
Walker, being defeated by Mr. Hendrickson by a small majority. All these
survive him. August 15, 1862, he enlisted in the army, Captain of Company C,
110th Illinois, where he remained until forced to resign on account of ill
health. For years after he was a great sufferer, losing an eye, caused him
almost unbearable pain.
In 1864 he was one of the recognized leaders of the
Republican party in this county, and made the race for Sheriff on the
republican ticket, against Robert Allen, Democrat, who was declared elected.
Be it said that under all circumstances, he was true to his party, whether
leader or not, feeling that the party was greater than any man. As a business
man, Mr. Norman met with success and disasteer. At one time he handled vast
quantities of tobacco, merchandise, etc., and was worth probably
$30,000.00.
As a neighbor, he allowed none to be more accommidating than
himself. A wife, seven sons and three daughters survive him and attended the
funeral at Bethlehem Cemetery, near his late home last Sunday. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Estus, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and
also a comrade of the deceased in the 110th Illinois.
Jerry Mullins
<jmullins@leo.net>
- Saturday,
June 26, 1999 at 07:36:59 (PDT)
RALEIGH NORMAN DIES OF
INJURY
Young Crab Orchard Man Succumbed
To Injuries Sustained In
Auto Accident
Raleigh Norman, young Crab Orchard salesman, died in
Lightner Hospital, at Harrisburg, at 4:10 p.m. Monday of injuries sustained
Thursday when a truck which he was driving figured in a collision with an
automobile driven by Vern Antry of Marion on Route 13 at Crab Orchard.
At
an inquest held at Harrisburg Monday evening a verdict of unavoidable accident
was returned.
The accident victim was born in Williamson Co. Jan. 15, 1913,
and was the son of Freeman and Annie Jenkins Norman, who survive. He was 22
years, one month and 3 days of age. He was married at Marion June 14, 1930 to
Miss Altha Thompson of Crab Orchard, who survives with one three year old
daughter, Rosetta.
Five brothers, Ernest Norman, of Harrisburg, Oral
Norman, of Harrisburg, Dixon and Leslie, of Marion, and Lonnie of Anna, also
survive. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
Deceased was a
baking company salesman, and had formerly been employed as a miner. He was a
member of the Christian Church.
Funeral services at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at
Crab Orchard Methodist church with Rev. E.L. Voight of West Frankfort in
charge. Interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Mary Jo Moore <mjmoore@hcis.net>
- Wednesday, June
23, 1999 at 07:40:13 (PDT)
July 3th 1920 - Marion
Daily Republican, Marion, IL
ROSCO NORMAN ANSWERS SUMMON
Prominent
Baptist Worker and Head of Hardware Department for Duncan-Baker Died.
A
veil of sadness fell over Marion on Friday when they learned that Rosco
Norman, head of the hardware department of the Duncan-Baker company had died
at 3:30 a. m. at his home, 1208 West Aikman Street. The death had been
expected for two days by the family, but Thursday afternoon it was thought
that his condition was inproving.
Mr. Norman was the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Norman and was born on the old home place east of Marion. He lacked but
one day in reaching his 37th birthday having been born on July 3, 1883.
In
1905 Mr. Norman was married to Miss Pearl Thaxton, and she, with their two
children Vella Norman age 13 and Rhoba Norman age 7 survive. The aged parents
also reside in Marion. Five brothers and sisters who survive are Arthur, Paul
and Estes Norman of Marion. Earl Norman of Sioux Falls, S.D. and Mrs. Amos
Bearden and Mrs. Walter Gulley of Marion.
Mr. Norman was a member of the
Modern Woodman of America and of the Odd Fellows. He was especially active in
the First Baptist Church where he was treasurer of the Sunday School and was a
member of the board of ushers. He was formerly secretary of the Agoga class.
In business circles Mr. Norman was very popular. He formerly worked in the
hardare store with his father. Later he was an employee of A. A. Mosely and
eight years ago joined the Duncan-Baker Hardware Company. He was a member
of
the Board of Directors for five years and had been manager of their
hardware department for three years. Both of the Duncan-Baker stores were
closed Friday and will be closed Saturday in his honor. The funeral services
will be held on Sunday at 3 p. m. at the First Baptist Church conducted by the
preacher Rev. Julian Atwood assisted by Rev. W. P. Throgmorton. Internment at
Maplewood Cemetery.
Jerry Mullins <jmullins@leo.net>
- Friday, April 16,
1999 at 07:26:33 (PDT)
Marion (Illinois) Daily Republican August 21,
1939
MRS. NORMAN DIED SUDDENLY
Coroner's Jury Finds That Death
was Caused By Heart Failure Due To Over Excitement.
Mrs. Rosie
Katherine NORMAN, wife of Clyde NORMAN, 791 North Court street, died suddenly
Saturday night. A coroner's jury found that death was caused by heart failure
due to over excitement.
Mrs. NORMAN was a life-long resident of
Williamson County She was born March 1 1896, and the daughter of John H. and
Rosie STEPHENS KNIGHT. She was married to Clyde NORMAN Oct. 9, 1921, and he
survives with one son, Donnie Clyde NORMAN,6. Five other children died in
infancy.
Two brothers, Raymond KNIGHT, Marion RFD 1, and Ransom KNIGHT,
Carbondale, also survive.
Mrs. NORMAN was a graduate of the public
schools and of Brown's Business College She was a member of the Christian
church. Funeral services were to be held Monday at 2:00 P. M. at the Ozment
Funeral Home with Rev. Walter MUIR in charge. Interment in Maplewood
Cemetery.
Mrs. NORMAN was fatally stricken as she walking through the
yard of the home of Cotton BLOODWORTH at 307 West White street. She started to
town with her young son, and after her husband followed her asked her to
return home, she was on her way back home when she suffered a heart attack and
died according to to evidence heard at the inquest.
The coroner's jury
composed of R. T. PARKS, Guy KEY, G.G. CARTER, F. M. ANDERSON, Enos WILSON,
and Clyde NOLAN heard Dr. H. D. NORRIS and the other witnesses testify that
death in their opinion was due to heart failure. Mrs. NORMANN's husband was on
the porch of J. T. HENSON, talking to Mr. HENSON when Mrs. NORMAN fell as she
was walking through the BLOODWORTH home next door on her way back home,
witnesses said.
Steve Willson <sswillson@keynet,net>
-
Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at 19:47:13 (PST)
Marion (Illinois) Daily
Republican
Wednesday April 3, 1957
Death Claims Mrs.
Norris
Mrs. Lydia Norris Died Early Wednesday At Age 88
Mrs.
Lydia Norris 1609 W. Main St. dies Wednesday at 12:25 a. m. in Marion Memorial
Hospital at the age of 88 years. She was a native of Williamson County, born
May 16, 1868, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Cooksey Chamness.
Mrs. Norris was married in Crab Orchard in 1889 to Joel Norris who
died December 18, 1939. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. T. L. (Wavy)
Klinge, of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. John W. (Ethel) Tinker, Philadelphia, Penn.,
and E. S. (Gladys) Barnett, of Marion, four sons, Leo, O. L., and Joy of
Marion Rt. 5 and John L. Norris, Exalted Ruler of the Marion Elks. There were
ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Deceased was a member
of the Second Baptist Church and the T. E. L. Women's Bible Class. Funeral
services will be held Friday at 2 p. m. at the Wilson-Frick Funeral Home with
pastor, Rev. John C. Corbitt in charge. Burial will be in Rose Hill
Cemetery
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p. m. Wednesday.
Steve Willson <sswillson@keynet.net>
- Monday,
August 02, 1999 at 22:47:18 (PDT)
Amy Isabelle PARKER was born at Paris, Tennessee August 25, 1857. She was
married to G. [George] W. HEDGE September 5, 1875. To this union two
children were born, Charlie and Nona. Charlie proceeded his mother in
infancy, Nona RENDLEMAN still survives.
She was married again to E. [Elijah] TINDALL August 31, 1892 [in Jackson
County, Illinois] and departed this life May 17, 1912. She leaves a
husband, one daughter, mother, 3 brothers and 1 sister and 7 stepchildren, 2
daughters and 5 sons to mourn her loss. She professed faith in Christ in the
year 1878 and united with the Baptist Church in Cobden, she afterwards moved
her membership to Makanda, then afterwards to New Hope.
Charla Schroeder Murphy <charal@shawneelink.net>
Marion
Daily Republican June 18, 1945
William M. Parks
Death at 8
o'clock Sunday claimed William M. Parks, prominent Creal Springs farmer after
a long illness. Mr. Parks was born in Williamson County, near Creal
Springs October 11, 1872 the son of John and Mary Rust Parks and at the time
of passing was 72 years, 8 months and 2 days of age. He was married
November 21, 1910 to Mrs. Julia Bensiater, who survives with the following
children: Mrs. E.J. Howerton, operator at the Neely Beauty Parlor in
Marion, Mrs. W.H. Hamlett, of St. Louis, Missouri, Mrs. Clint Boles of Marion
RFD No. 4, Oscar Parks, of Creal Springs RFD No. 1, Robert Parks, Creal
Springs, Pvt. George E. Parks US Army, Camp Walters, Texas, Miss Julia Parks
of Evansville, Indiana and Ralph and Richard at home. One sister, Mrs.
Victoria Jones of Ava and one brother Willis Parks of St. Louis, Missouri, who
survive. Pvt. George Parks, son of the deceased had returned to his camp
in Texas on Friday, after spending 66 days in Marion with his father. He
was callled here when his father became seriously ill. The body will lie
in state at the home of Robert Parks in Creal Springs. Funeral services
will be held Wednesday at County Line Church by Rev. J.W. McKinney.
Internment will be in the adjacent cemetery. The son will arrive in
Marion at 1 p.m. Sunday.
6/19/2000
Sandee Hanahan< SandeeTom@aol.com >
PEARL WILEY PARKS died Aug 1980
Pearl Wiley
Parks 89 of the Fountains Nursing Home Marion died at 1 PM Thursday in the
nursing
home. She was born March 6 1891 to William and Sula Campbell
Wiley.
She married F.E. Parks in Marion Nov 24 1914 and he died in 1955.
She was also preceded in death
by her parents; a grandchild and half
brother George Furlong.
Survivors include two sons. F.E. Parks Jr of
Lansing Mi and William R Parks of Sebring Fl; seven
grandchildren and four
greatgrandchildren.
She was employed by Parks Pharmacy. Mrs Parks was a
member of the Chrisitan Church of Marion
where she taught Sunday School and
belonged to the Women's Fellowship Group.
She was a former and past
president of the Marion Women's Club and past president of the Clio
Club.
She attended Southern Illinois Normal School in Carbondale and was a
former public school teacher.
Funeral Service will be held at 2pm Saturday
in Wilson Funeral Home with the Rev Carl Hearn
officiating. Burial will be
in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The family suggest contributions to your favorite
charity.
Susan McKinstry <suelmc@itctel.com>
The Herrin News
August 23 1917
PRAIRIE'S PIONEER
PASSES AWAY
At the ripe old age of seventy four years, John
Samuel Parsons, one of the countys oldest pioneers, passed away at his
home on S 19th St. in this city Sunday. His death had been expected for some
time. A few months ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis from which he has
never been able to recover. Gradually since then his condition has been
growing worse. Mr Parsons was the head of a prominent and well know family in
this part of the county. He was born January 12 1873 very near where now
statnd the NO.7 mine property. He always loved this county and at no time
during his entire lifetime did he reside for any length of time farther from
his birthplace then 3 miles. The funeral was held frm the Baptist Church in
this city Tuesday afternoon. Rev Gore the pastor conducting the funeral
service. The funeral brought together a great number of old settlers and
residents of the county for Mr Parsons was widely known to all old
settlers.
He is survived by a wife and seven children six boys and one
girs. As follows. Mrs Viola Keaster, Herrin; William Parson, Christopher; Dr
WA Parsons, Genesco Ill; Herman Parsons, Herrin; Geroge Parsons, Herrin; Lloyd
Parsons, Johnston City and Chester Parsons, Herrin
Susan McKinstry <suelmc@itctel.com>
- Wednesday,
January 19, 2000 at 18:31:32 (PST)
Obituary:
Lillian May Patrick, deceased daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patrick born
March 9, 1916, died October 10, 1916, age 7 months, 1 day. Her death is
mourned by her loving father and mother, and two brothers, George and John.
Also 3 grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Turner and Mrs. E.A. Patrick. Also a
number of Aunts and Uncles and many relatives and friends.
Charla Schroeder Murphy <charal@shawneelink.net>
The Leader
24 May
1894
Blaine Peebles, 2y 11m 7ds, son of O.P.& Lizzie, died 20
May. He was ill four weeks, died of spinal effection.
Buried at Mt.Pleasant.
(Another account gives name of Alvin Peebles)
Charla Schroeder Murphy
<charal@shawneelink.net>
Monday, September 06, 1999 at 13:21:46 (PDT)
Peoria Journal
Transcript
Sunday Dec. 29, 1940 Section 1, page 6
Mrs. Anna Julia
Patterson, 38 years old, wife of John A. Patterson, died at 8:05 oclock
last night at her home 809 North Adams St.
The daughter of Joshua and
Amelia Boles, she was born at Marion, IL, April 7, 1902 and came to Peoria in
1922. She was married to Mr. Patterson here August 17, 1922. She was a member
of the Baptist Church.
Besides her husband she is survived by four
daughters; Anna, Elizabeth, Florence and Barbara Patterson, and two sons
Thomas and Robert Patterson all at home; three brothers Ted Boles of Marion,
Harvey Boles of Fort Worth Texas and Albert Boles of Peoria and four sisters,
Mrs. Margaret Crebo of Peoria, Mrs. Mattie Cox of DuQuoin, ILL, Mrs. Bertha
Oneill of West Frankfort, ILL and Mrs. Mae Newlin of Marion.
Bailey
Williams <bailey.williams@mindspring.com>
Friday, April 16, 1999 at 07:35:49 (PDT)
Carterville, Clifford "Whitey" Priddy, 74 of 616 W. Idaho St.
died at 11:58 p.m., Sunday, June 19, 1988 in Herrin Hospital.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, in Riggin-Pillatsch Funeral Home,
with Burial at Oakwood Cemetery . Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at
the funeral home.
Mr. Priddy was a retired electrician. He was born May 21, 1914 in Carterville,
to Albert and Lona (Dollar) Priddy.
He married Dorothea Fozard in 1940. She survives.
Other survivors include three sons, James Priddy of Carterville, Hank Priddy
of Marion and Jacob Priddy of Herrin; one sister, Alberta Tripp of
Carterville, 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mary Walzer
mwalzerneedru@att.net
Mrs. Irena Pulley, Route 3 Marion, died Friday at
9:30p.m. in Marion Memorial Hospital at the age of 86.
Born in Williamson
County May 23, 1885, she was the daughter of the late Miles and Sarah Norman
Groves.
She married Ralph Pulley in Williamson County July 17, 1904. He
preceded her in death February 8, 1962.
She is survived by a son, J.B.
Pulley, Route 3, Marion; Owen Pulley Gallup, New Mexico; Gene Pulley (Ralph
Eugene Pulley), Delavan, IL; Mrs. Hubert (Lillian) Hearn; Anna; Mrs. Delos
(Velva)Ray, Minnooka; Mrs. James (Lorene) King, Marion; Mrs. Jack (Mary Lou)
Seehawer, Lockport; Mrs. Clyde (Virgie Lee) Culbreth, Pittsburg; Mrs. Edrie
Dean Hunt, Chesterton, IN; a sister, Mrs. Gertie Owens, Marion; and a brother,
Dudley Groves, Marion.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Mitchell
Funeral Home. (newspaper unknown)
FUNERAL SERVICES
Funeral services for
Mrs. Irena Pulley were held at 2p.m. Monday at the Mitchell Funeral Home with
the Rev. C.R. Walker officiating.
Burial was in Odd Fellows
Cemetery.
Angela Norman <mrsakn@aol.com>
- Tuesday, May 25, 1999
at 18:56:48 (PDT)
Marion (Illinois) Daily Republican
Monday, February
7, 1921
MRS. RAMSEY DIED MONDAY
Aged Widow Died at her Home
on North Van Buren Street - Funeral Services Monday.
Mrs. Clara Helen
RAMSEY, widow of Robert RAMSEY, died at her home 1214 North Van Buren street
at 10 p. m. Saturday.
The desceased was born in Kentucky on May 17,
1852, and at the time of death was 68 years, 8 months 19 days of age. Her
maiden name was JENKINS and she was united in marriage to Mr. RAMSEY 33(? hard
to read) years ago. Three children, Loomis, Carl, Robert RAMSEY survive
besides one sister, Mrs. Helena BAKER of Kentucky and J. H. JENKINS of
Georgia.
She was a member of the Methodist church and was a good
consciencious christian mother. She had lived in Illinois for the past six
years.
Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2
p.m. and were conducted by Reverand J. W. McKINNEY.
Steve Willson <sswillson@keynet.net>
Daily American Republic
Poplar
Bluff, Missouri
Monday July 22, 1968
Mrs. Stella Adeline Ramsey [nee Head], 85 year old
resident, died 11:40 p.m. saturday at Doctors Hospital in Poplar Bluff. She
had been in ill health for the past three weeks.
She was born November 23,
1882 in Williamson Co Illinois and was married to Marion Ramsey in Gallatin Co
Illinois on april 29, 1902. Mr. Ramsey died in January 1966. she was a member
of the Naylor General Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Charlie
Ramsey of Farmington, Cecil of Naylor, Walter of Delotis, Tx. Four daughters,
Mrs. Ada Privett and Mrs Mary Harper of Shirley, Ar., Mrs. Iva Flynn and Mrs.
Lorene Gilbert of StLouis; a brother Audie Head of Shawneetown, Ill. 27
grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m.
Tuesday at the Naylor General Baptist Church with the Rev. Leroy Johnson
officiating. Burial will be in the Naylor Masonic Cememtery under the
direction of Parrent Funeral Home.
Pat Ramsey Chitty <patty@i1.net>
- Saturday, October 16,
1999 at 17:50:37 (PDT)
Southern Illinoisan Newspaper - Obit for Rose M. Rancilio
Rose M. Rancilio 93, of Herrin, died at 2:45 a.m. at Herrin Hospital.
Born 5 Oct 1906 in Williamson County to Louis C. and Celeste (Rancilio)
Rancilio. Rose worked at retail sales and retired from Woolsworth after 48 yrs.
She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Herrin
Member of the Daughters of Isabella and Herrin's Business and Professional
Women's Club. Survivors include many loving and caring cousins and friends as
well as the staff of Park Ave. Health Care. She was preceded in death by her
parents and brothers, John A. and Louis J. Rancilio.
Copy of the actual obit may be obtained from the WCHS.
Charla Schroeder Murphy
<charal@shawneelink.net>
Guy Rex, 94 Route 1, Marion, died 3:20 a.m. Friday at Marion Memorial Hospital.
Born May 28, 1889 in Spillertown to William and Elmina Rex, he married Harlie
Blake in Metropolis June 4, 1910. She preceded him in death May 10, 1979. Mr.
Rex was the former owner of Rex Grocery in Spillertown. He also retired as
custodian of Spillertown School. He had a perfect attendance of 35 years at his
Sunday school and was Deacon Emeritus at Spillertown Baptist Church. He raised
Dahlias and presented them every week to his church for shut ins of his
community.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. George (Geneva) Phillips and Vivian Frey
both of Marion; six grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Besides his
wife, he was preceded in death by one daughter, one son, two brothers, and two
sisters.
Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. Randy Clark, were to be held 11 a.m.
today at Mitchell Hughes. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Cheryl
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Obituary
July 2, 1918
W.J. Rushing
born: 7/4/1867
died: 7/1/1918
W.J., son of F.M. and Nancy RUSHING was born in Williamson County, Illinois on
July 4, 1867 and being reared and ever living within a radius of 10 miles such a
life of friendliness as to make friends, thus account for this host of friends
and relatives who have gathered to pay to him this last tribute of respect so
much due him. Edging out from under the care of those through whom God had given
him being to become a man of responsibilities and burdens. He met a woman in the
person of Cordelia SKINNER, young and fair who would [..ain] come under his care
and thus the two entered into the solemn vows of marriage on the 29th of March
1887. She having embarked with all her interest under the banner of his name
sails on through storms as well as calm until God enrichened them with 4 little
children, Orval, Elma, Lester and [Mon.] the last they gave back to God in
infancy, then ere long the mother follows leaving husband the 3 children sad and
lonely. And scarcely had this rolling wave of troubles calmed till the oldest
boy Orval must bid him the last goodby, but while sorrows pressed the soul and
waves of trouble rolled he meets another woman, Sister Rachel OGDEN who said
I'll be your helpmate in this life of responsibility and on March 15, 1899 they
made the vows of marriage, he receiving a fresh the duty of her care and she
assuming the responsibility of his burdens to bear and they were many.
While toiling on, the two as one, our God above smiles upon them and blesses
them and entrusts them with 7 children, 6 girls and 1 boy. One girl, the fruit
of this union was given back to God in infancy. Trials great, troubles many,
burdens heavy, he sought and found a friend that was strong to deliver mighty to
save, twas Jesus. Claiming a hope in Him 13 years ago, who by his holy spirit
gave a holy disposition to his mind, and by the temperament of his mind and the
tenor of his life we do not doubt the reality of his religion. Passing into
afflictions valley about May 1st and plodding its weary way until July 1st , he,
holding to God's unchanging hand and having built his hope on things eternal
passes into death's valley to fear no evil. Leaving his wife and 8 children, 2
bro and 3 sisters and many, many friends to miss him, miss him as a father to
rightfully advise, as a companion to counsel and a citizen to maintain civic
righteousness, as a neighbor unexcelled. How great is our loss. How glorious his
gain. Though he's fainted and fell on this brimming sand yet over there is a
more goodly land in God's eternal home
Charla Schroeder Murphy
<charal@shawneelink.net>
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