GALLOWAY, MODELIA M. (MONTGOMERY) "Modelis (sic) M. MONTGOMERY, daughter of Thomas J. and Amenda (sic) BROWN MONTGOMERY was born Mar. 30, 1879 near Sesser, Illinois and departed this life August 20, 1945. Her age at death being 66yrs. 4mos. and 21 days. She has been in failing health for many years but bore her suffering with much patience. On March 1, 1900 she was united in marriage to Euphrates GALLOWAY who survives. She leaves to mourn their loss 4 sons and 2 daughters, Harry, Gilbert, and Stanton, all of near Sesser, and Ralph who is serving his country now stationed in the Philippines, Arlie having preceded her in death. The daughters are Grace STOCKTON of near Sesser, and Syble BOLEN of Springfield, ILL. She leaves one brother, W. H. MONTGOMERY of Copeland, Arkansas, 21 grandchild, 2 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Three sisters and four brothers have preceded her in death. Early in life she was converted and joined the Bear Point Free Will Baptist Church. In later years she assisted in organizing a church in the Hazel Dell community and was a charter member of Hazel Dell Church of which she was a loyal and faithful member until the end. She was a loyal and faithful companion and a loving mother and good neighbor. It can truthfully be said that this community has been made better by her living in its borders."
GAMBILL, LOY Loy Gambill Is Killed by Mine Conveyor Loy Gambill, 44, welder at Old Ben Mine No. 9 was killed about 8 o'clock Sunday morning when he was dragged into a tipple conveyor on which he was welding. Death was instantaneous. Gambill, a former resident of this city, had lived in Johnston City since 1939. He resided at 1406 East Jefferson Street in Johnston City. He had been an employee of the Old Ben Corporation the past three years. Officials at the mind said Gambill was working with another welder at the time of the accident. Gambill was welding flights when for some cause officials said a switch was turned on, dragging him into the sprockets of the conveyor. His body was badly mangled. Surviving are his wife, a sister, Mrs. John Hughes of West Frankfort, and his parents Mrs. and Mrs. James A. Gambill, also of West Frankfort. The body is lying in state at the Union funeral home here. The casket will not be opened. Funeral services will be held from the First Baptist church in Johnston City Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Rev. Homer Young, pastor of the Methodist church in Johnston City, will officiate, assisted by Rev. T.H. King, pastor of the First Baptist church of West Frankfort. Burial will be in the Johnston City cemetery.[Mar 9, 1947 Daily American, West Frankfort IL.]
GIBBS, NAOMI GIBBS, Naomi, 82, Macedonia, died at 2:40 a.m. Feb. 14, 1958 at the McLeansboro nursing home after an illness of three months. Born Oct. 15, 1875 she was the daughter of Tilman and Eilen WILKEY SHIRLEY. She was married to Willie (William L., Oct. 14, 1870-July 14, 1942) GIBBS, May 10, 1890. He preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Flora LONG, Mt. Pulaski, and Mrs. Maggie SULLIVAN, Maywood, three half-sisters, Golda, Violet and Mary, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. Services at Oak Hill Church, Rev. Glen FISHER officiating. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
GIFFORD, DELLA Mrs. Della Gifford, 76, of Bethalto, died at 2:30 p.m. yesterday at Alton Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Gifford was born in Franklin couny (sic) on Dec. 3, 1895, the daughter of C.F. and Mary Jane (Barnfield) Warren. She was married to Amos Gifford, in Benton, on Dec. 4, 1915. She was a member of the Webb Prairie Baptist church. Funeral services will be held Monday at Myers Chapel at 3 p.m., with the Rev. C.J. Ketterman officiating. Burial will be in Liberty cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 5 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Gifford is survived by her husband, Amos; one daughter, Mrs. Arla Powers, Bethalto; a sister, Mrs. Birdie Odle, Mt. Vernon; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
GIFFORD, MARY D. MARY D. GIFFORD DIES AT AGE 73 Mary Delia Gifford, a lifelong resident of Moore's Prairie township, died at her home yesterday at 8:20 p.m. She was 73 years, four months, and 15 days of age at the time of her death. Her husband, the late William J. Gifford, died July 29, 1944. Mrs. Gifford was a member of the Frisco Baptist church, where funeral services will be held Wdenesday (sic) at 1 p.m. The Rev. Bird Green will conduct the services and burial will be in the Thurmond cemetery in Ewing township, Franklin county. The body will lie in state at the family home. Mrs. Gifford was born Dec. 3, 1872 in Ewing, the daughter of W.H. and Millie (Harris) Newton. She is survived by two sons, Amos Gifford, R.F.D. 3, Mt. Vernon, and Earl Gifford, of Belle Rive; one daughter, Mrs. Grace Birkhead, of Belle Rive; two brothers, Mart Newton, Mt. Vernon, and Ed Newton, Harrisburg, Ill.; two half-brothers, Alva Newton, Clovis, N.M., and Ray Newton, Mt. Vernon; three half-sisters, Mrs. Elsie Taylor, Ewing, Mrs. Nellie Rea, Mt. Vernon, and Mrs. Olive Camphill, Mt. Vernon. Seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive.
GIFFORD, WM. J. RITES HELD TODAY FOR WM. J. GIFFORD Funeral services for William Judson Gifford, who died at 4:45 p.m. Saturday at his home in the Frisco neighborhoon in Moores Prairie township, were held at 2 p.m. today at the Frisco Baptist church. The Rev. Bird Green conducted the service and interment took place at Thurmon cemetery in Franklin county. Mr. Gifford was born March 11, 1870 in Jefferson county, the son of William H. and Permelia (Neal) Gifford. He was a farmer by trade and a member of the Frisco Baptist church. Surviving are his wife, Mary Delia Newton Gifford, two sons, Amos Gifford of Mt. Vernon, Earl Gifford of Ina, a daughter, Mrs. Grace Birkhead of Belle Rive; four sisters, Mrs. Amanda Davis of Lead, S.D., Mrs. Mary Weeks, Mrs. Anna Slamon of Ewing, Mrs. Emma Lovin of Bluford, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The body remained at the family home until the funeral hour. The Register-News
GILBREATH, DWIGHT Dwight Gilbreath, 78, of 10697 Lincoln Road, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 1999 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 1999 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton. Burial, with military rites by the Benton American Legion and V.F.W. Posts, will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Gilbreath was born Aug. 28, 1921, in Rend City, the son of Lawrence and Zella Wayman) Gilbreath. He married Annalea Odum on May 4, 1940 and she survives. Mr. Gilbreath was a retired coal miner, having last worked at Old Ben #14. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Rend City Baptist Church, the U.M.W.A. Local 1545 and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Survivors include his wife, Annalea Gilbreath, Benton; one son, Dwight and wife Rhonda Gilbreath, Benton; two daughters, Marilyn and husband Bill Mitchell, West Frankfort, Carolyn and husband Jim Lambert, Benton; seven grandchildren, Darlina Mercado, Deanna Heal, Chris Milda, Sarah Mitchell, Brian and Bob Lambert, and Shawn Gilbreath; four great-grandchildren, Seth Russell, Josh and Jennifer Lambert, and Michelle Mercado; one brother, William "Bill" Gilbreath, Benton; four sisters, Maxine Wilkerson, Benton, Jean Furlow, Christopher, Betty Whitlow, Valier, Shirley Kent, Mendota; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, Kenneth Gilbreath; two sisters, Lola Burzynski and Lucille Warren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Benton Ministerial Alliance, and will be accepted at
GASS, LILLIE ALLEN Lillie ALLEN GASS, daughter of the late Eld. Calvin and Margaret SCRIBNER ALLEN, died at her home in Ewing, Illinois 12 Sept. 1938. She was born in Hamilton County near McLeansboro, Illinois in 1857. She was married to Mr. GUILL, who lived but a short time, some years later she married George GASS of Macedonia, Illinois, who preceded her in death. She leaves her two brothers, John L. ALLEN of Ewing, and C.C. ALLEN of St. Petersburg, Florida; one sister, Mrs. Bell BUZBEE of Hurst, Illinois and several nieces and nephews. Burial at King Cemetery. 15 Sep 1938
GIBBS, CHARITY E. BENTON WOMAN DIES IN MT.VERNON Mrs. Charity E. GIBBS, 62,of 416 E. Main St., Benton, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday in Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was ill for a year. A lifelong resident of Franklin County, Mrs. GIBBS was the daughter of the late Casey and Resetta ABBOTT HUNGATE. She married the late Harry GIBBS. She leaves two children Mrs. Edna ANDREWS of Chicago and Edward "Buck" OVERTURF of Mt. Vernon; brother Paul HUNGATE of Moweaqua; sisters Mrs. Arizona BOWLING, Mrs. Martha YAKAUBINIS and Mrs. Monette LAMBERT, all of Benton; Lora HUNGATE and Mrs. Dolly KIRKPATRICK. both of Christopher, Mrs. Ora Fay DAVIS of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Rose Bell RICHARDSON of Ashley. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Poulson-Freeman Funeral Home of Benton. Burial will be in the Brady Cemetery, east of Benton. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Illinois, Wed Sept 13, 1967
GIBBS, ETHEL CARLTON GIBBS, Ethel Carlton, 98, Newbern, TN, died at 4:35 a.m. Nov. 27, 1987 in Methodist Hospital in Dyersbury, TN. Mrs. Gibbs was born Nov. 24, 1889 in Macedonia, a daughter of John CARLTON. She married Everett E. Gibbs, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Wendell GIBBS of Newbern, TN; a granddaughter, Mrs. Eddie (Judith Linn) GREGORY of Newbern; two great granddaughters, Amy Linn and Wendy Michelle GREGORY, both of Newbern; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. GIBBS was a member of Corinth Methodist Church in Hamilton County. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro, Rev. Sam CARLTON officiating. Interment in Macedonia Cemetery. (Mother: Telitha J. CARLTON, 1865-1945).
GLASS, JOHN A. BENTON - John A. Glass, 87, died at 10:35 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, in Severin Intermediate Care Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, with Pastor Dale Burzynski officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Macedonia. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Macedonia. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register visit www.hobbsjohnsonfuneral home.com. [The Southern Illinoisan 2/6/2007]
GLENN, ALPHA Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hobbs Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, for Alpha GLENN, 90, Benton. The Rev. Frank BROCKMAN will officiate. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. GLENN died at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the Fountain Nursing Home, Marion. He had been in ill health. Born Nov. 6, 1881, he was the son of William H. and Sarah WILLIAMS GLENN. He was a retired farmer. His wife, the former Carrie WATSON, died in 1958. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Mary MCNEAL of Benton. [The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Illinois, Friday,January 21, 1972,page 18]
GLENN, CARRIE MAY CARRIE MAY GLENN DIES IN MULKEYTOWN Mrs. Carrie May GLENN, 72, Rt. 1, Mulkeytown, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday at her home after an extended illness.Born Jan. 15, 1888 in Vergennes, Mrs. GLENN was the daughter of John and Martha WATSON. She was a lifelong area resident. She leaves her husband, Alpha; brother Logan WATSON of Coello and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Gilbert Funeral Home, Christopher, where friends may call. The Rev. W. D. BERRY, Christopher First Baptist Church pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, north of Mulkeytown. The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Illinois, Wednesday, February 17, 1960, page 2
GLENN, CLARENCE RAY "CURNEY" Mt. Vernon Clarence Ray "Curney" Glenn, 76, died at 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 29 with the Rev. Randy Hayes officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens. Those attending the graveside services are asked to go directly to the cemetery on Friday morning. Visitation will be held at the Hughey Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Mr. Glenn was born Nov. 18, 1922, in Jefferson County, the son of Orville and Doll Bain Glenn. They preceded him in death. He married Helen B. Jones in 1941 and she survives. Mr. Glenn was employed for several years at the Ford Motor Company in Chicago Heights and later, until retirement, was employed at Turco Manufacturing Company in DuQuoin as a machine repairman. He was a member of the Westside Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge No. 31 AF & AM, American Legion Post No. 141 in Mt. Vernon and was a post commander and was a lifetime member of the Rend Lake Lunker Busters. He is survived by his wife Helen, Mt. Vernon; daughters, Linda Karch and husband the Rev. Gary Karch, Mt. Vernon, Mickey Burwell and husband Jerry, Mt. Vernon; sons, Larry R. Glenn, Mt. Vernon, Mike Glenn and wife Donna, Mt. Vernon, Mark Glenn and wife Vicki, Valier; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Toddy Carlson, Salen and Cornelia Glenn, Springfield and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Gary Karch Jr. and one brother Robert "Sonny" Glenn. For those who wish, memorials may be made to Food Pantry at the Westside Baptist Church or the Pleasant Grove Church of God and will be accepted at the funeral home.
GLOVER, JAMES ALBERT James Albert Glover, 85, of Benton died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2008, at the Severin Intermediate Care Home in Benton. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home in Benton. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with Pastor Bert Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Tip Hospice or Alzheimer's Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. Mr. Glover was born Feb. 1, 1923, in Benton, the son of Dick Glover and Aura Irene (Rushing) Glover. He married the former Mary Louise Pritchard on July 3, 1945, in Sherman, Texas, and she survives. He worked as a coal miner for Freeman Coal Company for 40 years and also as a real estate agent in Kentucky prior to his retirement. He served as an Army pilot during World War II, and was a member of the U.M.W.A. and the Benton Elks. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mary Glover of Benton; two daughters, Rebecca Cocke of Benton and Sandy Sears of Nevada, Mo.; six grandchildren, Spencer and Corey Peaugh, both of Benton, Beth Etters of Canton, Ga., Stacey Kern of Fort Worth, Texas, Jason Sears of Nevada, Mo., and James Sears, Frankenmuth, Mich.; 10 great-grandchildren, Kyle and Aaron Peaugh, Kaitlin Etters, Elizabeth and Kaylin Kern, Austin, Zach and Hailey Sears, and Mia and Faith Sears; one brother, Richard Glover of Benton; two sisters, Janette Marteny of Benton and Dixie Simmons of West Frankfort; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Glover was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Jamima Glover; one brother, Jack Glover; and one sister, Peggy Lou Glover. [Benton Evening News 6/20/08]
GOFF, GEORGE T. George Goff, Christopher, Dies Sunday Jan 22, 1972 George T. Goff, 82, of 112 Egyptian Avenue, Christopher, died Saturday at Herrin Hospital. A resident of Franklin County for 50 years, Mr. Goff was a retired mine examiner for Bell and Zoller Coal Company. He is survived by his wife, Blanch Brown Ramsey Goff; a daughter, Mrs. Anna Ebeling, Watseka, and two step-sons, Gordon Ramsey, Alton and John Ramsey, Hayward, California. He also leaves two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held today at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Interment was in Wolf Creek Cemetery, Eldorado.
GOFF, MARTHA LEE Benton Martha Lee Goff, 69, of 100 N. Ward St., died at 10:20 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999 at the Franklin Skilled Care Nursing Unit, Benton. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, with Father Donald Lenzini officiating. Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Goff was born Oct. 12, 1929 in Benton, the daughter of Leonard and Freda (Whaley) Hatchett. She married Charles E. Goff and he died on Jan. 23, 1999. She was a housewife and a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Benton. Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca and husband Mark Mueller, Christopher, Julietta Mullins, El Paso, Texas, a son, Charles and wife Diane Goff, Benton; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and an infant son, Lawrence Eugene Goff.
GOODIN, LENA PEARL "PEARLINE" (includes photo) (Extracts due to length) Lena Pearl "Pearline" GOODIN, 87, of Marion and formerly of Benton, passed away at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2005, in St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Services will be held Wednesday, April 13, with visitation from noon until 2 p.m. at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, at which time services will begin. Interment will be at the Benton Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery. The Rev. Roger WEBB will conduct the memorial service. Mrs. GOODIN was born June 14, 1917, the daughter of Joseph C. and Edith (DAVIS) ARMSTRONG, on their farm located southwest of Benton. Mrs. GOODIN married Lloyd REED and they had one daughter, Catherine "Kaye". She subsequently married Roy E. GOODIN, Jr., and they had four children, Judith, Mary Helen, Nancy and David. Mrs. GOODIN leaves the following children, Catherine "Kaye" HOWELL and husband, Charles, Judy MILLIGAN and husband, Leroy, Nancy SHAW and husband, J.D., and David GOODIN and wife Pauletta. She leaves the following grandchildren, Karla WEBB and husband, Willie, David BENNETT and wife, Laurie, Alan BARNFIELD and wife, Vickie, Robert BARNFIELD, Ronnie MARTIN and wife, Cindy, Heather and Jessie GOODIN, and Jackie, Dale, Janet, Lonnie and Bobbie MILLIGAN. Her step-grandchildren are Crystal CULP, Carla HUDGENS, Matt SHAW, and Linda von BURG. Mrs. GOODIN loved children and those who spent time with her over the years were Seth WATKINS, Clayton WEBB, Haley WEBB, Kaycey WEBB, Thomas BENNETT, Timothy and Alyssa BARNFIELD, Devin and Cody CULP, Riane DICK, Stephanie BARNFIELD LOVAN and Nicholas MARTIN. Surviving is a sister, Ethel MALONE of Benton; a surviving sister-in-law, Edith DeMOSS of Ohio, two nephews, Ronald MALONE and wife, Linda, and Lindell FURLOW and wife Jean. She leaves many cousins of the DAVIS, STALCUP, ARMSTRONG, DARNELL and HUGHES families. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Roy; her daughter, Mary Helen; her grandson, Timothy M. BARNFIELD; her sister, Opal FURLOW; her niece, Jeanne MALONE ELLBOGAN; and her cousin, Bobbie V. ARMSTRONG, who was like a brother to her. [Benton Evening News, Benton IL, Mon 11 Apr 2005 issue]
GOSZEWSKI, WALTER Walter Goszewski, 82, of Royalton Dies Walter Goszewski, 82, of Royalton, died this morning at Herrin Hospital. He had been in ill health for many yeas. Born December 19, 1886, he was the son of Victor and Seelastia Goszewski. A resident of Royalton the last 46 yeas, he was a retired miner last employed by Franklin County Mine No. 7 in Royalton. He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Royalton and of ZNPA Polish Lodge No. 1745, Royalton. Mr. Goszewski leaves his wife, Hadwig; daughters, Mrs. Theresa Mieke of Northbrook and Mrs. Irene Altenbach of Chicago; sons, John and Frank of St. Louis, Missouri, and Tony of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. Laura Czebrinski of St. Louis, Missouri; 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Royalton, with the Rev. John Baggie officiating. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Royalton. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at Moeller Funeral Home, Royalton, The Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Southern Illinoisan (Carbondale, Illinois) 1969 February 21
GRAY, B.F. West Frankfort B.F. GRAY, 58, was almost instantly killed when run over by a coal car today. Both legs were severed. He leaves a wife and several children. Burial will take place at the East Fork Cemetery. Daily American 1921-1924 (PULLIAM) West Frankfort, IL, pg 99, 6 Oct 1924 issue GRAY, Nancy Nancy Gray, 86, Pioneer County Resident, Dies 7-12-1947 Mrs. Nancy Ellen Gray, 86, a former resident of this community, died early today in Detroit Mich., where she has made her home since moving from here several years ago. Mrs. Gray was a sister of Charles Rotramel, 1416 East Elm street, and of Miss Leota Rotramel, who resided east of this city. In addition she is survived by three sons, Frank Gray, Chicago; Joe Gray, Los Angeles, and James Gray, St. Louis, and one other sister, Mrs. Irene McAdoo, California. Mrs. Gray was the daughter of James Rotramel, one of the pioneer residents of Franklin county, who, with his family, moved to a farm east of this city from the south in the middle 1800's. The body will be shipped to West Frankfort and will lie in state at the Union funeral home after Sunday morning. Funeral services will be held at the East Fork Baptist church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. Naaman Connors in charge. Burial will be in the East Fork cemetery.
GRAY, NORMA BOSWELL SCOTT Spouse Living, Parents Warren Boswell (deceased) and Mother (Living) Age 61 Date of Birth 15 April 1941 Place of Birth Sesser, Franklin County, IL Formerly of Sesser, Franklin County, IL Date of Death Saturday, 29 June 2002 City and County of Death Mt. Vernon, Jefferson County, IL (St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital) Place of Internment Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home handling funeral arrangments Mrs. Gray has living relatives in: Sesser, Franklin County, IL; DuBois, Washington County, IL; Chatham, Sangamon County, IL; Benton, Franklin County, IL; Tampa, FL [June 2002 The DuQuoin Evening Call]
GREENWOOD, PHILLIP H. Mulkeytown Phillip H. Greenwood, died at the Fair Acres Nursing Home in Du Quoin, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, in the Mulkeytown Christian Church with Revs. Dean Guymon and Jerry Aken officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Sesser. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at the Gilbert Funeral Home, Christopher, and from noon until time of service at the church on Tuesday. Mr. Greenwood was born on Jan. 1, 1904, in Mulkeytown, the son of George t. and Nellie (Tinsley) Greenwood. He was married to the former Florence Hill who preceded him in death and later married Helen Maxedon Greenwood, who survives. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Mulkeytown Christian Church. He served 22 years on the Farm Bureau Board. In addition to his wife, Helen, he is survived by two stepsons, J.C. Baumgarte and family of Herrin, and Wayne Baumgarte and family of Chicago; a sister-in-law Stella Greenwood, several nieces and nephews. Five brothers and six sisters preceded him in death.
GROVE, UNA GRACE Lake of Egypt Una Grace Grove, 79, of Lake of Egypt, passed away at home late Monday night, Dec. 13, 2004. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, in Maple Hill Cemetery, with the Rev. Harold Quick of Sesser United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser. The family requests memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc., in lieu of flowers. Grace was born on Nov. 7, 1925, in Atoka, Tenn., the daughter of Herman and Lucille (Armour) Anderson. She married James Lee Grove on Sept. 14, 1944, in Memphis, Tenn. Grace attended Lake of Egypt Christian Church, was a member of Lake of Egypt Ladies Golf Association, past member of Little Egypt Arts Association, Marion Garden Club, and former president of Southern Bell Garden Club. She was one of the first art students at Memphis School of Arts and won several awards for her oil paintings. Grace had a great love of music, and learned to play the organ and piano later in life. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, James (Jim) Lee Grove; a son, James (Jim) Lee Grove Jr. and daughter-in-law, Selena, of Jackson, Tenn.; a granddaughter, Sherry (Grove) Harpole and husband, Heath, of Jackson, Tenn.; a sister, Nancy (Anderson) Alsbrook of Atoka, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Kathy Fornear Sapp of Columbia, Mo.; and a brother-in-law, Larry Grove of Lake of Egypt. Grace was a beloved aunt to several nieces and nephews. Grace was preceded in death by her parents; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, the Rev. Commodore and Mable Grove, former pastor of the Sesser and Aldersgate United Methodist Churches; a brother, William (Bill) Anderson Jr., of Memphis, Tenn.; and a sister-in-law, Maxine Cockrum of Marion.
GULLEY, BERTHA Bertha L. Gulley 73, of Valier died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday at Franklin Hospital in Benton. She was born on Aug. 11, 1913, in Hymera, Ind., the daughter of George and Bertha Hoover Haywood. She married Claude Gulley. A homemaker, she was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Valier. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and one sister. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Leona Culp of Pekin, Mary Gulley, Margaret Gulley, and Claudia Campbell, all of Springfield; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Jones of Valier; and one brother, Eugene Haywood of Sesser. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Second Baptist Church in Valier, with the Rev. Ted Arview and the Rev. John Overturf officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Sesser. Gilbert Funeral Home, Christopher, is in charge of arrangements The State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL March 17, 1987
GULLEY, KENNETH - Benton, died Aug. 6, 1997 in Benton. b. June 9, 1915, b.p. Franklin Co., Il. Son of William Calvin and Emma (Stevison)Gulley. Married - Mary Bates, Sept. 21, 1933. Burial-Masonic & OddFellows Cem. in Benton.
GULLEY, SCOTT E. Benton Scott E. Gulley, 37, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home, with the Revs. Larry Cook and Dale Carson officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday to the funeral home. Scott was born in Benton on Sept. 21, 1961, the son of Ralph E. and Stella (Hall) Gulley. On July 9, 1983, he married Rebecca S. (Bays) Gulley. She survives. Mr. Gulley worked for Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. in Marion, and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his wife Rebecca, of Benton, he is survived by a son, Justin Gulley at home; a daughter, Melissa Gulley at home; his parents, Ralph E. and Stella Gulley of Benton; a brother, Stephen Gulley of Benton; a sister, Robyn Dees and husband Michael of Lake in the Hills; two nieces, Tiffany Dees and Breanna Gulley; his mother-in-law, Aline Bays of Sesser. Scott was a very giving person. A loving husband, father, son and brother. He had made the choice of giving the gift of life to others by being an organ donor. His grandparents, Fred and Lossie Gulley, Earl and Ruth Hall and his father-in-law Albert Bays, preceded him in death.
GUNTER, CLARENCE West Frankfort Clarence Earl GUNTER, 58, of 210 N. Jefferson St., West Frankfort, died at 4:30 p.m Wednesday in Union Hospital West Frankfort, after a short illness. He was a carpenter and member of Local 1196 of the Carpenters Union, West Frankfort. Mr. GUNTER was born June 10, 1913, in Franklin County the son of Wesley and Sophie BOLL GUNTER. He is survived by his wife Dorothea; a daughter, Donna CORBETT of Morris City; a son, Earl Jr., stationed at NASA Quansit Point, Rhode Island; his mother, sisters, Mrs. Carl EDWARD. of Algonquin, Irene OVERTURF of Benton, Gladys AVERY of Johnston City and Pauline MOYERS, Beulah NOLEN and Ruby GOOD, all of West Frankfort; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2 pm. Saturday at .the Union Funeral Home, West Frankfort. The Rev. Maurice ABSHER will officiate. Burial will be in the Denning Cemetery, West Frankfort. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Thursday, April 20,1972
GUNTER, DONALD R. "BOOTSIE" Donald R. "Bootsie " GUNTER, age 76, of West Frankfort, passed away September 3, 2007 at 4:37 p.m. at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born August 8, 1931 in West Frankfort to Leonard W. GUNTER and Cloe (IRVIN) GUNTER. Survivors include a son, Donald D. GUNTER and wife, Lydia of Highland, Ind.; daughter, Julie GUNTER of Demotte, Ind., Karen GUNTER of Michigan; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.2 brothers, Charles B. GUNTER of West Frankfort and Richard L. GUNTER of Demotte, Ind.; two sisters, JoAnn HALL of West Frankfort and Nelma SHORT of Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Leonard W. GUNTER, sister, LulaBell DARNELL.. Mr. GUNTER was a member of the West Frankfort Moose Lodge. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 7, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort with Rev. Roger Teal officiating. Burial will be in the Brady Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday to the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion of Orient and the VFW of West Frankfort. For more information or to sign the guest register visit www.parkerreedyfuneralhome.com. The Daily American, West Frankfort, Illinois 4 Sep 2007 issue
GUNTER, DOROTHY Norris City Funeral services for Dorothy GUNTER, 60, of Norris City, formerly of West Frankfort, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort. Burial will be in Denning Cemetery, near West Frankfort. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. GUNTER died at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday in Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. She was born April 29, 1914,in Springfield to Hector and Toni DEPUE COLLARD. Her husband, Earl GUNTER, died in April, 1972. Survivors include a daughter Donna CORBETT of Norris City; a son, Earl GUNTER Jr. of Northfolk, Va.; two sisters, Viola JACAWAY and Nellie BLACK, both of Springfield; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill, Friday,Nov. 29, 1974
GUNTER, WILLIAM W. WEST FRANKFORT William W. GUNTER, 85, of 211 S. Douglas St., West Frankfort, died at 6:30 a.m. today. He was born in Jackson County Nov. 15, 1879, the son of Benjamin and Mary Lou LUCDIBB [sic] GUNTER. He was a retired carpenter and a member of the Freeman Chapel Church, Freeman Spur. Mr. GUNTER leaves his wife, Sophie; daughters, Mrs. Carl EUBANKS of Algonquin, Mrs. Irene OVERTURF of Benton, Mrs. Gladys AVERY of Johnston City and Mrs. Pauline MOYERS, Mrs. Ruby GOAD and Mrs. Beulah NOLEN, all of West Frankfort; sons Herbert of Sullivan, William of Elgin, Ralph of Oilman, Earl of West Frankfort and James of Chicago; a brother, Davie of West Frankfort; 25 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Union Funeral Home, West Frankfort. Rev. Paul RAMSEY will officiate. Burial will be in Denning Cemetery, West Frankfort. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill, Thursday,September 16, 1965
GURLEY, SARAH Mrs. Sarah Gurley Dies at Her Home in Valier This Morning (Hand-wrriten date - 1936) Mrs. Sarah Ellen Gurley, age 52, passed away at her home in Valier this morning at 9 o'clock, after a several months illness. She is survived by her husband, Dave Gurley; two daughters, Miss Alene of Valier and Mrs. Agnes Taylor of Hartford, and five sons, Wallace of Cottage Hills, Richard of Bethalto, James of Hartford, Dave of Woodriver, and Alonzo of Nashville, Tenn. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Will Hiller of Woodriver; three sisters, Mrs. Lydia Murry of Murphysboro, Mrs. May Corbett and Miss Edna Hiller of Woodriver, and two brothers, Walter Hiller of Miami, Fla, and Allen Hiller of Woodriver. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Methodist church in Valier with Rev. A. L. Cox officiating.Interment will be made at the …….
