MALAK, DOLORES
Christopher
Dolores Malak, 95, of Christopher, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, in Benton Health Care.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser,
with the Rev. Gary Farthing officiating.
There will be no visitation, everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home 
in Christopher is handling the arrangements.
She was born Feb 26, 1909, in Christopher, the daughter of Robert and Alice (Stower) Lowery, 
who preceded her in death. She married Harry Malak, July 20, 1944, and he preceded her in 
death on Aug. 12, 1995. She was retired as a cook in a school. Survivors include a sister, 
Bernadine Porter, of Springfield. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.


MALKOVICH, DAN L
Magazine publisher Dan L Malkovich of Benton died of an apparent heart attack last night 
in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Malkovich, founder and publisher of Outdoor Illinois recently 
renamed Illinois, collapsed in his hotel room in San Antonio after taking a walk and was 
pronounced dead at Baptist Memorial Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He was in Texas to 
speak at a meeting of a group devoted to the preservation of historic sites in Texas.  
He was a widely known figure in conservation, environment and outdoor recreation circles.
A native of Benton, born here December 20, 1926 to the late Mike and Goldie Stanisha 
Malkovich, Mr. Malkovich founded the magazine in 1962 and had published it since.  At 
the time of his death he was in the process of moving the headquarters of the publication 
to Makanda where he was restoring a historic structure in that community as headquarters 
for the business as well as an experiment in the renovation of old structures.
After graduating from Benton high school Malkovich served in the 82nd Airborne Division 
in the World War II era.  Later he attended the University of Missouri, graduating from 
the school of journalism there in 1951.  From then until he began the magazine he was 
advertising director for the Benton Evening News.
He was credited with founding the original Red Lake Association in 1954.  That was the 
group which led the drive in Franklin and Jefferson counties for the vote which created 
the Rend Lake Conservancy District which ultimately led to the building of Rend Lake. 
Mr. Malkovich was for several years an official of the Illinois Department of Conservation 
and was acting director of that agency in 1970.
An ardent outdoorsman and conservationist, he was an official of many organizations which 
shared those concerns. He had been a director or trustee of the Illinois Chapter of the 
Nature Conservancy, the Shawnee Chapter of the Sierra Club, the Illinois Park and Recreation 
Foundation, Historic Architecture Resources, Inc and Les Compaignie des Amis de Fort Chartres.  The latter group was devoted to preserving the remains of the first French settlement in Illinois.
He was a former director and vice president of the Illinois State Historical Society and 
was the host to the annual meeting of that group in Benton one year.
He also had taken a role in several civic activities and for the last two years had been 
director of the southern Illinois American Cancer Society fund drive.  He also had been 
president of the Benton high school board of education.
He is survived by his wife, Joe Anne Choisser Malkovich; two sons, Danny Malkovich, Benton 
and John Malkovich, Chicago, and three daughters, Mrs. Melissa Galassini, Mobile, Ala; Miss 
Amanda Malkovich, Philadelphia, PA., and Miss Rebecca Malkovich, at home.
He also leaves two grandsons and a sister, Mrs. Anne Marie ;Mickey; Taylor, Benton.  He was 
the nephew of Mrs. Mamie Jones and Mrs. Mollie Wynn, both of Benton.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hobbs Johnson Funeral Home in Benton.
The family has suggested that those who wish to memorialize Mr. Malkovich could so in the 
form of contributions to the American Cancer Society.
[Benton newspaper dated March 6, 1980][submitted by Sheila Cadwalader]


MANIS, ISAAC
Isaac Manis was born March 26, A.D. 1827, married Leannah Webb, March 6, A.D. 1846 and 
to Mrs. Harriet Britton, January 9, 1870 and to Mrs. Sarah A Dillon, December 9, 1900.  
He died April 20, 1907, his age being 80 years, 25 days.  He joined the Regular Baptist 
church, called Middle Fork, located in Webb's Prairie, some fifty years ago, and served 
as church clerk forty-one years. He also held the office of clerk and recorder of Bethal
Association of Regular Baptists for many years, and was only relieved from these offices 
on account of bad health and extreme age.  There was never a charge brought against Brother 
Manis by the church during this long half century.  He was always found filling his seat at 
his church when he was able, never allowing frivolous excuses to hinder him.  He loved his 
church and stood by his convictions through all the trials and tribulations of life.
He held the office of Magistrate for a number of years.  He was a good husband, father and 
neighbor. To know him was to love him.  A good man has gone from among us; only for a little 
while.  He sleeps while his soul rests in the Paradise of God, only to await the resurrection,
to-wit, the redemption of our bodies.
[submitted by Sheila Cadwalader]


MANIS, SARAH S. (?) BETTES DILLON
Sarah S. Dillon was born July 10, 1841, was married to William Bettes, January 3rd, 1854, 
to Wilson Dillon December 18, 1862 and to Isaac Manis, December 1, 1900.  Died April 20, 
1907, aged 66 years, 9 months and 10 days. She joined the Salem Regular Baptist church at 
Benton, Illinois, about 26 years ago, and remains a fatithful member until her death, 
always glad to be able to meet with those she loved at church.  She was truly a good wife, 
mother and neighbor.  A Christian lady has fallen in Israel.  Our loss is her eternal gain.
Aunt Sally sleeps that peaceful sleep that knows no waking until the resurrection morning, 
when we hope to meet her at the throne of God.  May their children be blessed with that 
sweet hope, that they too may meet them in the sweet by and by.  Both were taken sick on 
the morning of April 11, at the same hour, and after nine days of intense suffering they 
passed away within the same hour.
For convenience heir funeral was held at the Ewing Missionary Baptist church and was 
preached by Eld. W. C. Arnol of the Regular Baptist church of Crossville, Ill, to a 
crowded house. Their friends are numbered by their acquaintances.
Truly two veterans have fallen asleep in Israel.  Each of the deceased have a large 
family of children, grand and great grand children, who all join in extending their 
sincere and heart felt thanks to the neighbors and friends for their timely and aid and 
sympathy in this hour of bereavement.
[submitted by Sheila Cadwalader]


MANNEN, ADA BELLE
WIDOW OF JEROME MANNEN IS DEAD
Mrs. Ada Belle Mannen, widow of Jerome Mannen, died at 6:10 o'clock this
morning at her home, 2600 west Broadway. Her age was 81 years, three months
and nine days.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the First
Baptist Church, with the Rev. W.W. Harvey officiating, and burial will be
in Oakwood cemetery.
The body will remain at Myers Chapel, where friends may call at any time
up until the funeral hour.
Mrs. Mannen was born November 25, 1865 in Ewing, the daughter of Milton
C. and Evaline (Hunter) Ingram.
She was married to Jerome Mannen, who preceded her in death on March 15,
1930. Mr. Mannen was a prominent business man, farmer and paving
contractor.
Mrs. Mannen was a member of the Baptist church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gus Jackson and Mrs. Ralph W.
Kettelkamp of Springfield, ILL.; one sister, Mrs. E.M. Thurmond of Marion;
a brother, M.C. Ingram of Ewing; two grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren.
A son, Ted, preceded her in death.


MARCHE, JULES
CHRISTOPHER MAN DIES; SERVICES SET FRIDAY
Jules MARCHE, 78, Christopher, died at 4:30 a. m. Wednesday
in the McLeansboro Nursing Home where he had been a patient
eight days.
Mr. MARCHE was born Aug. 13, 1881, in France. He had been a
Franklin County resident 50 years.
He had no survivors. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Russell Funeral
Home, where friends may call. The Rev. W. D. BERRY,
Christopher First Baptist Church pastor, will officiate.
Burial will be in Harrison Cemetery, east of Christopher.
The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill , 28 Jan 1960


MARKS, CHARLES
CHARLES MARKS RITES SET FOR THURSDAY
Funeral services for Charles MARKS, 71, of rural West
Frankfort will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Reedy Funeral
Home, West Frankfort.
The Rev. Everett BEATY will officiate. Burial will be in
East Fork Cemetery near West Frankfort. Friends may call at
the funeral home after 4 p.m. today.
Mr. MARKS was taken to Union Hospital, West Frankfort, about
11:30 a.m. Tuesday suffering from an apparent heart attack.
He died at noon Tuesday at the hospital.
He retired in 1967 from the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Railroad. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a
member of the Harmony Freewill Baptist Church southeast of
West Frankfort.
A brother preceded him in death.
Mr. Marks is survived by his wife, Mora; two daughters, Mrs.
Donald ORR and Mrs. Jim MURPHY, both of West Frankfort;
three sons, William E., Arthur and Jack, all of West
Frankfort; and 12 grandchildren and 7 great - grandchildren.
The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Illinois, Wednesday,
December 29, 1971, page 17


MARQUIS, ADA LEE DIXON
Ada Lee, daughter of J. R. and Martha Lee, born Nov. 16, 1867, near McLeansboro, Ill., 
and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. O. Carlton, of West 
Frankfort, Ill., Nov 27, 1927, after a lingering illness of eleven months.  She 
was aged 60 years and 11 days.
On July 4, 1885, she was united in marriage to Thomas R Dixon of Griffin, Ind., 
where they lived until the death of Mr. Dixon.  To this union were born three 
children, two of whom died in infancy.  Mrs. Golda Carlton of West Frankfort 
survives.  After the death of Mr. Dixon in 1893 the deceased made her home with 
her father and brother for a number of years.  She was united in marriage a second 
time to W. H. Marquis of Macedonia, Ill., in September 1904.  This union was blested 
with one child, Donald, who also survives his mother and makes his home in West 
Frankfort, Ill.
She was converted at the early age of twelve years and united with the Antioch 
Baptist Church, of which she remained a faithful and consistent member until the 
Master Reaper came to say, “It is enough, come up higher and enter into the joys 
of the Lord.”  Thus there has been an experience of 48 years in which she served 
the Lord, and it can be said of her as it was of David of old, “And she served God 
in her own generation.”  One of her greatest delights was to be in attendance upon 
the services at the house of God.  She delighted to be in her place and bear her 
part of the load of Christian service. One of the sweetest tributes that can be 
expressed of anyone is that of a well spent life, and in this one we may say that 
a full half century of such service in serving God and rearing a family to do likewise 
is a joy to her unspeakable, as she has heard the summons of God.  May such an example 
be emulated by all her relatives and friends.
She had been confined to her bed for the past eleven months. In the latter part of July 
she was removed to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carlton, in West Frankfort, where she 
was nursed and cared for by the best of medical science and tender affection that only 
a daughter could give.  She did not want for anything, but bore her afflication and pain 
in the Spirit of the Christ, saying that she would like to live, but if it were the 
Lord’s will that she was ready to go.  She often expressed her hope of heaven and 
mentioned to her loved ones the need of being ready to meet her in heaven.
She leaves to mourn he loss a husband, W. H. Marquis, of Macedonia, Ill, three sisters, 
Betty Phillips, Louisa Benbrook and Lillie Goss; four half-brothers, Rev. R W Lee of 
West Frankfort, Jim Lee of McLeansboro, John Plasters and Jarret Plasters, both of 
Macedonia, and her aged mother, Mrs. Martha Lee of McLeansboro, Ill, who is past her 
90th milestone in life; one daughter, Mrs. H. O. Carlton and one son, Donald Marquis, 
both of West Frankfort;  one step-daughter, Tona Marquis Lee; three grandchildren, 
Wilma Carlton of Murfeesboro, Tenn, Maurice Carlton and Betty June Marquis of West 
Frankfort.  Besides all these there are a great host of relatives and friends to miss 
her in the walks of this life, but all have the assurance that, if the lives of all 
such are well spent there shall be a happy reunion around the throne of God.
One sister, Minnie Lee, and brother, Emeson Lee, with whom the deceased made her home 
for years after the death of her first husband have preceded her in death, as well as 
two half sisters, Mrs Sarilda Vise and Clara Reed.
“The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord.”  So as we 
think of these words of our Master we may only say that we sorrow, but not as those who 
have no hope in Christ, therefore, we now resign our wills to His and say, “Lord, we 
know that thou dost best.”
Thou, thou alone, shall dwell forever,
And still shall recollection trace
In fancy’s mirror, ever near,
Each smile, each tear, upon that face __
Though lost to sight, to memory dear.
Submitted by: Sheila Cadwalader


MARTIN, KYLE LEE
Kyle Lee Martin, 21, of Benton died Sunday, June 22, 2008, 
at the Franklin Hospital in Benton.
A graveside funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. 
Wednesday, June 25, at the Brady Cemetery in Akin, 
officiated by the Rev. Robbie Smith. Visitation will be 
from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Poulson Funeral 
Home in Benton.
Kyle was born Sept. 16, 1986, in West Frankfort, the son 
of David Lee Martin, who survives in Cooksville, Tenn., 
and Tabatha Renee (Willis) Lash and Billy Maxwell, who 
survive in Benton.
He also is survived by close friend, Matia Tarrence of 
Benton; grandparents, Mike and Janice Fletcher of 
Thompsonville, Ronald and Sue Willis of Benton, Bud and 
Connie Martin of Tennessee, and Sandy and Brenda Woolzey 
of Mulkeytown; great-grandmother, Mable Picantine of 
Benton; brothers, Carl Lash, Dillon Martin and Dalton 
Martin; and sisters, Christy Lash and Cassandra Lash.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, John 
and Margaret Hall; great-grandmother, Dorothy Allen; 
great-grandfather, Lego Picantine; and great-uncles, Bill 
Hall and John Picantine.
Benton Evening News Wednesday, June 25, 2008


MARTIN, MAGDALENE
MRS. MARTIN DIES
Mrs. Magdalene Martin, 79, of 1406 E. Poplar St., West Frankfort died at 8:45 a.
in. today in Union Hospital, West Frankfort.  She injured herself in a fall at 
her son's home in West Frankfort Christmas day and bad been in the hospital since 
then.  Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Reedy Funeral Home, 
West Frankfort.  Burial will be in Tower Heights Cemetery, West Frankfort.  
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
SOUTHERN ILLINOISAN, Monday, January 4, 1971
Submitted by Pat Hardenstine


MARTIN, RUBY 
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
Ruby MARTIN, 92, of Cape Girardeau, a former Thompsonville resident, died at
10:20 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2003, at the Chateau Girardeau, Cape Girardeau,
Mo. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at the
Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis PRICE officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial with
military rites will be in the East Fork Cemetery, West Frankfort at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, June 4.
Mrs. MARTIN was born Jan. 8, 1907, in Franklin County, the daughter of
Arthur L. and Ida M. (ING) ROTRAMEL. She married Randall MARTIN on May 28,
1947 and he preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 1967. Mrs. MARTIN was an
active member of the Antioch United Methodist Church, West Frankfort. She
retired from the Franklin Hospital in 1977 where she worked as a registered
nurse. She was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and had
attained the rank of Lieutenant. She is survived by two sisters, Marian
DENSORD, Green Valley, Ariz, Wanda ROTRAMEL, Huntington Beach, Calif.,
several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Mrs. MARTIN was
preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers, Carl and Wayne
ROTRAMEL. Memorial contributions may be made to the Antioch United Methodist
Church and will be accepted at the funeral home. [Benton Evening News, Benton, 
IL, Mon 2 June 2003 issue]


MARTIN, WILLIAM T. 
William Thomas MARTIN, 73, was dead on arrival at Mercy
hospital at 1 a.m. today, where he was rushed after
suffering a heart attack at his home, 1492 Rose avenue. He
had been under a doctor's care since 1961. He suffered a
heart attack last November.
Mr. MARTIN was born June 6, 1882 in Sesser, Franklin county
Illinois. A farmer, he came to Benton Harbor in 1929 from
Tamaroa, III.
He is survived by his wife, who before their marriage April
21, 1908 in St. Louis, Mo., was Marguerite Jane JOHNSON, and
two sons and three daughters, Raymond MARTIN and Mrs.
Sherman (Mary) LEE, of Benton Harbor; Everett MARTIN, of St.
Joseph; Mrs. Delmar (Wilma) PARKER, of New Buffalo, and Mrs.
Theodore (Viola) RICE, of Tamaroa, Ill.
Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mr. MARTIN was the last of a family of six children.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 at the Dean &
Dey Brothers chapel. The Rev. Guy WALSH of the Benton Harbor
Tabernacle will officiate. Burial will be in North Shore
Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the Dean & Dey Brothers
mortuary.
The News-Palladium,Benton Harbor,Michigan,Thur.,Dec. 29,1955,Page 10


MATHIS, INMAN "BUCK" 
McLEANSBORO
Inman "Buck" MATHIS, 97, died at 12:25 p.m. Monday June 2, 2003, at Enfield
Health Care Center in Enfield. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Thursday, June 5, 2003 at the Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, with the
Revs. Robert SEFRIED and John LEE, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the
Antioch Cemetery, Macedonia. Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday
to the funeral home. Mr. MATHIS was born in Broughton on July 9, 1905, the
son of Lewis Edward and Lora (MARSH) MATHIS. He married Bessie (DARNELL)
MATHIS and she died on Dec. 31, 1993. He was a retired farmer and a member
of the Antioch Baptist Church, Macedonia.
Survivors include a sister, Lena PAGE of West Frankfort; son-in-law, P.G.
DYE of Macedonia; nieces and nephews, Ava Laverne MILLER of McLeansboro,
Marion INGRAM of Gurnee, Bill INGRAM of Albion, Casey MOORE of Macedonia,
Hugh MOORE of Mississippi, Jeanine MOORE of Montana, Novena FORBES of
Oregon, Harold MATHIS of Troy, Edward MATHIS of Florida, Phyllis CLOUD of
Gillespie, Emaline DORRIS of West Frankfort, Lewis PAGE of Mulkeytown, Joe
PAGE of the Phillipines, Estel BEATTY of Ewing. He was preceded in death by
his parents, wife, one brother and two sisters.
[Benton Evening New, Benton, IL, Tues 3 Jun 2003 issue]


MATLAVISH, JOHN KENNETH 
CHRISTOPHER
John Kenneth MATLAVISH, 81, died on Monday, June 9, 2003. A Mass will be
held a(t) 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Andrew Catholic Church in Christopher
with Father Steven POOLE officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until
time of service at the church. Burial will be in the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Cemetery in Tamaroa. The Gilbert Funeral Home of Christopher is in
charge of arrangements. Mr. MATLAVISH was born on Dec. 25, 1921, in
Christopher, the son of John J. and Nettie (MENDELL) MATLAVISH. He was
married to Ruby MATLAVISH. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a member
of the St. Andrew Catholic Church, and the Christopher American Legion. He
was a retired mail carrier and mortician. Survivors include one brother,
Honey (MATLAVISH) TAYLOR of Orlando, Fla; several nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents and wife.
[Benton Evening News, Benton, IL, Tues 10 May 2003 issue]


McADOO, ELIJAH
ELIJAH McADOO TYPHOID VICTIM
Died at the Home of His Parents East of Benton Last Friday
Elijah McAdoo died at the home of his parents, Mr Joseph L
and Mrs Mary E McAdoo, two miles east of Benton last
Friday, July 22, 1921, of typhoid fever after a
comparatively short sickness.  He had reached the age of 18
years, 7 months and 9 days.  He was born Dec 13, 1921.
 Elijah was of a disposition to make friends.  He was a
member of the Class of 1922 of the Benton Township High
School and was held in very high esteem by faculty and
class associates.  His sister, Emma, was a member of the
same class, the two being very loving and companionable.
 His industrious nature was demonstrated by the fact that
his afternoons after school hours and his Saturdays were
spent behind the counter and at the time of his illness was
a trusted and appreciated clerk at the H & M store.
As a child and as a young man he was always kind,
affectionate and obedient to his father, mother and sister,
who are heart broken over the great loss.
Funeral services were held at the home of his parents
Saturday afternoon, Rev Marshall Jones officiating,
interment faollowing at the Masonic and Odd Fellows
cemetery.
(Benton newspaper)[submitted by Sheila Cadwalader]


McADOO, ROBERT
Robert McAdoo, born Nov. 1, 1868, WilliamsonCo, Il and died June 27, 1922
at his home near Thompsonville, age 53 years, 7 mos., and 26 days. married
Irene Rotrammel, in 1890/ Children; Ray, Sylvia, Perry, Jessie, Nettie,
Tom and Helen. ray and Nettie are deceased. member of Union Church. 
Burial; Pleasant Grove, Rev. Hamilton and Jones, officiating.


McAFOOS, C.J.
Ewing
28 Mar 1933 issue
C. J. McAFOOS, 84, died at his home in Ewing, Illinois early last night. He
spent most of his life on a farm near Frisco Hill, a few miles from Ewing. His
wife died 1 year ago. He is sv/b 5 sons and 1 daughter: Fred of Benton, Vincent
of West Frankfort, Roy, Henry and Harry of Ewing, and Mrs. J.T. LESLIE of
Jefferson City, MO. He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Obits & Tidbits 1930-1935 (PULLIAM) pg 51, 28 Mar 1933 issue


McAFOOS, FRED
Benton
Fred MCAFOOS, Benton, Dies
Fred B. MCAFOOS, 78, a Benton businessman and a former
member of the Benton grade school board, died Monday in
Doctors Hospital, Carbondale, after a long illness.
He founded the F. B. MCAFOOS and Co. farm implement store in
Benton. He worked in Whittington before moving to Benton in
1919. He was active in the Mississippi Valley Farm Equipment
Dealers Association.
Funeral services for Mr. MCAFOOS will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Benton's First Methodist Church with the Rev. Stephen
PHILLIPS of Benton officiating. Friends may call this
evening at Mitchell Funeral Home, Benton. Burial will be in
Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery, Benton. 
He was the son of C. J. and Martha SPURLOCK MCAFOOS. His
wife Ita died in 1958.
He leaves daughters Mary Louise PERKINS of Carbondale,
Virginia Lee JONES of St. Albanes, W. Va., and Martha Jane
HAYSE of Homewood; sons John M. of Benton and Robert C. of
Ashville, N. C.; a sister Ella LESLIE of Corpus Christi,
Tex.; a brother Roy of Aurora and 13 grandchildren.
The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill, Tuesday,Sept 13, 1966


McCHESNEY, LYNDELL B. 
West City
Lyndell B. McChesney, 74, of West City died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, in the Franklin Hospital 
in Benton.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at Poulson Funeral Home in Benton, with speaker 
Dean Smith officiating. Burial with military rites will be held in Brady Cemetery in Akin.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday to the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Marty McChesney and envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
He was born Jan. 2, 1930, in Akin, the son of Jimmy and Edith (Smith) McChesney. He married 
Marty (Smith) McChesney, who survives in West City.
Mr. McChesney was a self-employed lawnmower repairman for more than 25 years in West City and 
an avid fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, Marty McChesney of West City; daughters, Joy Burton and husband, 
Mark, of Granite City, Christine Thomas of Benton, Diane Miller of West City, Terry Neal of 
Mt. Vernon, Susan McChesney of Aransas Pass, Texas, Edie Curtis, West City, and Tamara McIntosh, 
both of West City, a very special friend/daughter, Jean Ann Williams of Benton; 12 grandchildren; 
two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Wanda Clark of Macedonia, and Betty Curry of Benton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Jimmy Dale McChesney, who died Feb. 8, 1996.


McCLERREN, ZOLA  
Benton 
Zola McClerren, 88, formerly of West Frankfort and Thompsonville died on Aug. 27, 1999, in the Severin 
Intermediate Care in Benton. Services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 31, at 10 a.m. in the Parker-Reedy Funeral 
Home, West Frankfort, with the Rev. Joe Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, 
Thompsonville. Friends may call after 5 this evening at the funeral home. Mrs. McClerren was born on 
Feb. 16, 1911, in Thompsonville, the daughter of Tilmon and Harriett (Wharry) Reed. She was married to 
O.C. McClerren, who died in 1981. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Freewill Baptist Church and had attended 
the Heights Church of God most recently. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley Ann Bradley of Oak Brook; 
five grandchildren and their spouses; four great-grandchildren; a twin sister, Lola Coleman of Park Forest. 
Her parents, husband, and one son, Norman McClerren. Friends who wish may make Memorials to Heights Church of 
God and will be accepted at the funeral home.


McCOLLUM, STANLEY D
BODY OF STANLEY McCOLLUM TO LEAVE NEW YORK TODAY
S D McCollum received a telegram yesterday stating that the
remains of his son, Bat. Sergt. Maj. Lawrence Stanley
McCollum would leave New York City at 10:30 this morning
and would arrive in Benton over the E & EI.
It is not known positively when the body will reach Benton
but the parents and his friends are sure that it will be
here in time for funeral services Sunday afternoon at which
time Rev J L Meads will officiate.
All members of the American Legion are requested to meet at
the Legion Hall Staurday night for a meeting for
arrangements.  A full attendance is desired.
------
STANLEY McCOLLUM FUNERAL SUNDAY
Was First Benton Soldier Killed in War--Funeral Largely
Attended
The mililary funeral of Sergt-Major L Stanley McCollum, 2d
Bat. 130th Inft., 33d Div., Sunday, was one of the most
impressive of any ever held in Benton.  Deceased was the
first of the Benton soldiers to fall in action, was the
soldier the local American Legion Post was named for and is
likely the last to be returned from overseas.  So the
occasion of his funeral was something out of the ordinary.
Mr McCollum was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs S D McCollum.
 He was born in Benton Oct 25, 1890 and was killed in the
battle of Meuse-Agronne, at Septsarges Wood, France, Oct 8,
1918, seventeen days before his 28th birthday.  He was a
brave, courageous soldier, honored and respected by all his
comrades.
The body remained at the residence of his parents after its
arrival on the C&EI train at 8 o'clock Saturday morning
until 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon and many friends of the
family called to offer sympathy and condolence to the
bereaved family.  Besides the parents, these survive--Miss
Pearl, the sister, and Herbert, the brother.
Shortly before 2 o'clock Sunday, members of the American
Legion, headed by the band, went to the residence and
accompanied the reamins to the Christian church where Rev J
L Means delivered a beautiful and sympathetic eulogy upon
the deceased.  He was followed by Lieut. Col. O. C. Smith
who spoke feelingly of his personal contact with deceased.
 The male quartet, composed of Messrs. Brownlee, Taylor,
Ward and Philp, all service men, furnished very beautiful
and suitbable music and V H Center approproiately sang Holy
City.
At the Masonic and Odd Fellows cemetery the American Legion
took charge of the services and gave Sergt. Major McCollum
a true military burial.  This part was impressive indeed
and since it possibly marks the last burial of an overseas
veteran killed in battle, it will long be reverantly
remembered.
[submitted by Sheila Cadwalader]


McCORMACK, DELLA
Della McCormack Dies In Benton
Mrs. Della E. McCormack, 83 of 1012 E. Main Street, Benton, died Monday at her home.
She was a lifelong Franklin County resident, the daughter  of the later Sam and Emma 
Strain Wilson, she was married to Alva McCormack, who died in 1946.  They operated a 
general store on East Main street in Benton.
Mrs. McCormack leaves a daughter, Mrs. Bernice Mooris of Benton, sister, Mrs. Eric 
Beckman of Mt. Vernon, four grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Poulson-Freeman Funeral Home of Benton.  
The Rev. William Bohn will officiate.  Burial will be in Kirk Cemetery.  Friends may 
call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. today.
Southern Illinoisan (Carbondale, Illinois) 1969 February 18


MCCOWEN, GLEN
GLEN MCCOWEN SESSER  DIES
Glen McCowen, 47, of Sesser, died Saturday at Miners Hospital of an  apparent 
Heart Attack. He was born April 2, 1921, in Waltonville. He was an  insurance 
salesman. He leaves his wife, the former Barbara Penrod of Sesser; His  
mother, Mrs. Lola McCowen of Sesser; a step-daughter, Judy Loman of Bonnie; a  
step-son, Gregory at home; half sisters, Mrs. May Haley of Waltonville, Mrs.  Ruth 
Harris of Tamaroa, Mrs. Dorris Cockrum of Waltonville, and Mrs. Fay  Campbell 
of Benton; and a step-brother David McCowen of Waltonville. Funeral  services 
will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Brafield Funeral Home, Sesser with the  Rev. 
Tracy Dees officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends  
may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today
Southern Illinoisan Sunday, November 24, 1968


MCCREAKEN, CHARLES D.
CHARLES D. MCCREAKEN DIES  IN WEST FRANKFORT
Charles D. McCreaken, 63. of 708 W. St. Louis St., died  Friday of an 
apparent heart attack. He was found unconscious in the 700 block of  Southern Logan 
street and was dead on arrival at Union Hospital, West Frankfort.  He was born 
Aug. 3,1905 in Sorento, the son of Arte and Amy Cunningham  McCreaken. He was 
married to Irma Manion, Nov. 16, 1929, in Benton. He was a  member of the 
First Baptist Church of West Frankfort and Local 9111, United Mine  Workers of 
America. He was a retire miner who last worked at Orien 3, coal mine  near 
Waltonville. He his wife; brothers, Paul and Dayton both of West Frankfort;  sister, 
Mrs. Naomi Gunn of West Frankfort, Mrs. Hal Dunning of Carbondale,  Dorothy 
Durham of Centralia, Mrs. Max Brunton of  West Frankfort, Mrs Val  Beardon and 
Mrs. Joe Britton both of Houston, Tex. Funeral services will be at 2  p.m. 
Monday at Union Funeral Home, West Frankfort, with the Rev. T. H. King and  the 
Rev. Lavern Butler officiating. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery  in 
West Frankfort. Friends may call at the funeral  home.
Southern Illinoisan Sunday, November 24, 1968


MCDONALD, FRANK  
Benton, formerly of Terre Haute, Ind., shot and killed John Marovich at the Keller 
mine,near sesser,ten miles north-west of benton and then killed himself. The men had an
arguement over some furniture McDonald purchased at Marovich's store. [13 nov 1915]


McENDREE, EBER
Funeral services for Eber MC ENDREE will be Thursday at 2 pm in  Morton-Johnston 
Funeral Home in Benton
Mr. McENDREE 83, of 1207 South Main Street in Benton died Tuesday, December 17, 1985 
at Franklin Hospital. The Rev. Patrick Murphy will officiate at the services.
Burial will be in Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton
Visitation at the funeral home will be Thursday  from noon til the service  Memorials
may be made to any charity. Mr. McENDREE had beeen an independent oik producer in 
the area for 30 years and was President of E and L McENDREE Corp. and a member of 
the Illinois  Oil and Gas Association.  he had also been an employee of the Railway 
Expresss agency and had worked for Crystal Salt Company for 28 years.
Mr. McENDREE was a native of Clay County, Illinois, born March 20, 1902 to Lewis and 
Alma (JOHNSON)  MC ENDREE.  On July 24, 1933 he married Lucille GREEN MC ENDREE
He is survived by his wife, a son James MCENDREE at home, a daughter and son-in-law, 
Cheryl and Ernest Glenn of Lake Benton.  A sister,  Mrs. C. Y. (Ruby) CRAVENS of Benton, 
a brother Calvin MC ENDREE of Cape Girardeau, Mo and a sister-in-law  Mrs. Raymond (Aileen) 
MC ENDREE of Benton.
Precededing him in death was a daughter, Melinda, his parents, brothers:  Charles, 
Fred and Raymond and a sisters, Blanche.


McENDREE, FRANCIS MARION
Francis M. McEndree, 60, died at his home, 210 Buchanan street at 1:30, having been 
in failing health for some time.
He was born in Xenia, June 6, 1884, but had been a resident of Benton for more than 
thirty years. For a long time he followed his trade as a watch maker and operated a 
jewelry store here. Of late years he had been employed in one of the state institutions.
Besides his widow, he is survived by five children; Lowell, Frank, Mrs. Helen Gibbs, 
Mrs. Madge Lewis of Benton, and Mrs. Jean Hankins, of Pontiac, Mich., and two brothers, 
Louis and William also of Benton.
Funeral Services were conducted at the Freeman Funeral Home this afternoon at 2:30 
by the Rev. Dr. D. B. Weeks and the Rev. Minton followed by interment in the Masonic 
and Odd Fellows cemetery.
Benton Evening News July 30, 1944


McENDREE, FRANK MARION
Benton Evening News January 10, 1980
Frank M. McEndree, Benton, Dies
Frank M. McEndree, 67, died Wednesday at his home, 600 Buchanan Street, in Benton.
Mr. McEndree was a lifelong resident of Franklin County. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Jean Arnhart, Pontiac, Mich., and Mrs. Helen Gibbs, 
Lake City, Minn. His wife, Lenore Clayton McEndree, died January 17, 1978, while he was 
also preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Madge Hanks McEndree; a brother, Lowell 
McEndree, and one sister, Madge Lewis.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home in Benton.
The Reverend H. V. Knight will officiate. Interment will be in Shiloh Cemetery, Whittington.
Visitation at the funeral home will be after p.m. Friday.


McENDREE, MADGE
Death Claims Mrs. McEndree
Mrs. Madge McEndree, wife of Frances McEndree, passed away late yesterday afternoon 
at the family residence on North Frisco Street.
Deceased is survived by her husband, four children, two boys and two girls, and 
several other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at ?? o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Methodist church.
Benton Evening News, page 1 November 25, 1931


McENDREE, MARTHA CORMEN
MRS. McENDREE DIES
Services Set Thursday
For Benton Woman
Mrs. Martha Cormen McENDREE, 48, of 506 N. McLeansboro St., Benton, died at
6 a.m. today at her home, following a six weeks illness. 
A lifelong resident of Franklin County, she was bookkeeper for the Benton
Township relief office.
She was a member of the Benton First Baptist Church.
She leaves her husband, Lowell F.; son, Thomas Lowell, at home; parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. S. RICE of Benton; sister, Mrs. Mildred MANIER of Benton;
brothers William F. RICE and Wallace C. RICE, both of Benton.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Poulson-Freeman Funeral
Home, Benton.
The Rev. William BONN will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic and Odd
Fellows Cemetery, Benton. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home.
The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Illinois, Tuesday, October 30, 1962,
page 14


McFALL, HELEN A.
Mrs. Helen A. McFALL, wife of W.W. McFALL, died at home 10 Sept. 1905, after 
being in poor health for a year. She sustained a light paralytic stroke some 
time ago. In an effort to relieve her, she was taken to the best physicians in 
Chicago and St. Louis and had been taken to Colorado with the hopes of 
benefitting her. When her condition became worse, she was taken to the Battle 
Creek Sanatarium but was brought home a week before her death unimproved. She 
belonged to one of our oldest and most prominent families in Benton, being the 
oldest daughter of Judge William A. and Susan DENNING. She was born in Benton 12 
June 1841. On Sept. 22, 1867, she married Mr. McFall, who survives, along with 
four daughters: Mrs. A. L. ESKEW, Mrs. G.C. CANTRELL, Misses Gussie and Pearl 
McFALL, and a brother and sister: M.A. DENNING and Mrs. William WALKER. Early in 
life she united with the M.E. Church. Burial at Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery.
[Obits & Tidbits 1905-1909 (PULLIAM) pg 14, 8 Sep 1905 issue]


McFALL, WILLIAM W.
Funeral services for W. W. McFALL, for many years a prominent citizen of 
Franklin Co., will be held tomorrow at the Methodist Church in Benton, with 
burial at the Masonic and I.O.O.F. Cemetery south of the city limits of Benton. 
He died very suddenly some days ago while on a visit to one of his daughters in 
Los Angeles. His remains will arrive tonight.
[Daily American 1921-1924 West Frankfort, IL, pg 17-18, 28 Dec 1922 issue]
**note: born:31 Aug 1844 died:22 Dec 1922; son of John MCFALL and Jane CANTRELL


McKANE, EUREKA TATE
Funeral services for Eureka McKane, 64, of Route 1, Benton, will be 1 p.m. Tuesday 
at the Vantrease Funeral Home in Zeigler.  Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at 
the funeral home.  Mrs. McKane died 2 a.m. Sunday, March 14, 1976, at the Franklin 
Hospital in Benton.  She was born July 6, 1911 to Edward and Bessie Burgess Tate.  
She married Orvil McKane who preceded her in death.  She was formerly of Zeigler and 
Johnston City.  Survivors include three brothers, Gerald Tate of Zeigler, R. J. Tate 
of Chicago, and O. C. Tate of Norcross, Ga.  She was preceded in death by a sister, 
and a brother.
SOUTHERN ILLINOISAN, MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1976 
(there is a note on the paper stating it should be March 30.)
Submitted by Pat Hardenstine


McKINNEY, JOHN FRANKLIN
John McKinney, 38 died Sunday, April 12 at 1:30 pm at the 
Moore County Hospital in Pinehurst, NC.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Nora 
Rea of this city; three brothers, Walter, Len and Glenn, 
of Benton and Earl of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Lewis 
Trapper of Benton and Mrs. George Severin of Chicago.
For several years McKinney was supervisor of the Veteran's 
Hospital in North Port, Long Island, but at the time of 
his death he was employed in a defense plant at Blatimore, 
MD.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the 
Steel City Baptist Church with Rev Fred Gulley 
officiating.  Interment will be at the Masonic and Odd 
Fellows cemetery with the Freeman Funeral Home directing.
Benton Evening News - hand written 4-12-1942

John Franklin McKinney, son of Leonard and Mrs. Nora 
McKinney, was born Oct 16, 1903 and departed this life 
April 12, 1942 at the age of 38 years, five months and 26 
days.
He was united in marriage to Miss Mattie Sutton on Sept 4, 
1934.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, Mrs. Mattie 
McKinney of Carthage, NC, his mother, Mrs. Nora McKinney 
Rea, two sisters, Mrs. George Severn of Chicago and Mrs. 
Louis Trapper of Benton, and four brothers, namely, 
Walter, Len and Glen of Benton, and Earl of North Chicago 
and a host of relatives and friends.  His father preceded 
him in death in February, 1926 and one brother in 1918. 
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Benton Evening News - no date

 
MCKINNEY, S. HAZEL 
PEORIA
S. Hazel McKINNEY, 96, died at 4:56 a.m. at the Rosewood Care Center in   
Peoria. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at the
Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with the Rev. Dwight JONES
officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton.
Friends may call after 1 p.m. on Saturday until time of service to the
funeral home. Mrs. McKINNEY was born July 4, 1906, in Benton, the daughter
of Daniel and Eliza (KEARNEY) SMITH. She married Lawrence McKINNEY on Oct.
4, 1924 in Benton. He died on Feb. 2, 1975. She was formerly employed by the
Peoria State Hospital in Bartonville for 15 years until her retirement in
1965. She was a member of the Eakin Grove Baptist Church in Benton.
Survivors include one daughter, Billie FITE and husband Baxter Jr. of
Peoria; two grandchildren, Baxter FITE III and wife Marilou of Peoria,
Marsha ZIELINSKI and husband Mark of Peoria. Memorials may be made to
Methodist Hospice Services and will be accepted at the funeral home at any
time. [Benton Evening News, Benton, IL, Wed 4 June 2003 issue]


McKINNEY, WALTER
Walter McKinney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard McKinney, was 
born Nov 9, 1911 and departed this life July 5, 1942 at 
the age of 30 years, eight months and five days.
He was married to Miss Estella Gulley on Nov 18, 1939.  To 
this union one child was born to bless this home, her name 
Miss Loreta Fae Ann McKinney.
Walter leaves to mourn his departure his wife and 
daughter, his mother, Mrs. Nora Ray (should be Rea) 
McKinney; two sisters; namely, Mrs. Angie Severel (should 
be Severin) of Chicago and Mrs. Lovie Trapper of Benton; 
three brothers, Glen and Len McKinney of Benton, and Earl 
McKinney of North Chicago; and a host of relatives and 
friends.
Those preceding him in death are as follows:  his father, 
Leonard McKinney; two brothers, Otha and John McKinney.
Walter had spent his entire life in and around Benton 
making a multitude of friends wherever he went.  Everyone 
who came in contact with him enjoyed his fine disposition 
and realized they had made another fine friend.
Though Walter was just in the prime of life he had 
fulfilled his mission and God issued the summons and 
Walter answered the call.  He will be sadly missed by all 
who knew him and in the community in which he lived.
Benton Evening News - no date

 
MCGLASSON, MARION S.  
Sarasota, Florida 
Marion S. McGlasson, age 89, passed away on April 22, 1999, at his home in Sarasota, Florida. Memorial services 
were held at the Church of Palms Presbyterian Church of Sarasota, with the Rev. Bruce Parker, officiating. The 
body was cremated with interment in Sarasota. Marion was born Dec. 12, 1910. His parents were the late Scott 
and Flora McGlasson, all former residents of the Mulkeytown area. He grew up in the house presently known as 
the historic Silkwood Inn Museum, being a descendant of the original innkeeper, Brazilla, Silkwood. He attended 
local schools and was a graduate of Southern Illinois University of Carbondale. Survivors include his wife of 62 
years, Bernice McGlasson, of Sarasota; his sister, Elizabeth McGlasson Howell, of Florence, Oregon, and several 
nieces and nephews.


McINTOSH, William "Jerry"
WILLIAM "JERRY" McINTOSH DIES IN BENTON HOSPITAL
William "Jerry" MCINTOSH, 71, 704 S. Locust St., West
Frankfort, died at midnight Sunday in Franklin Hospital,
Benton, after a six-week illness. 
A miner, Mr. MCINTOSH was born May 30 1883, in Providence,
Ky. He belonged to the West Frankfort First Christian
Church. 
He leaves his wife Macie; sons Earl, William and Leroy, all
of West Frankfort, Eugene of Joliet; daughters Mrs. George
FOLLIS, Mrs. Thomas CARLISLE, Mrs. Delbert HARPOO, Mrs.
Steve TOTH, Mrs. Thomas BARRA, all of West Frankfort; Mrs.
Joe BLACK of Canoga Park, Calif., sisters Mrs. Maggie LOFTON
of Providence, Ky., Mrs. Sue JOHNSON of South Whittington,
Ind., brothers Roy of Chicago, Wade of Evansville, Ind.;
nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Assembly
of God Church, with the Rev. D. B. SHAW, pastor,
officiating. Burial will be in Tower Heights Cemetery.
Friends may call at Union Funeral Home.
The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill, Monday,Jan 18, 1960


MCLAIN, REBA MARIE  
Thompsonville 
Reba Marie McLain, 77, of R.R. #2,died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, in her home. Funeral services 
will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, with the Rev. Mark Minor officiating. 
Burial will be in the Brady Cemetery, Akin. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. 
Mrs. McLain was born on April 16, 1922, in Moberly, Mo., the daughter of Watt Kribbs and Carie (Long) Kribbs. 
She married Jesse L. McLain on Oct. 10, 1938, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 22, 1998. She was a 
retired State Hospital employee from Manteno. Survivors include a son, Ronald McLain and wife Brenda, of 
Manteno; a daughter, Wilma Buffington, Monroe, Mich.; nine grandchildren; Donald McLain and wife Lisa, 
Thompsonville' Lisa McLain,, Ritzville, Wash. Regina Carroll, Newport, Mich; Steve Buffington, Monroe, Mich.;
Phyllis Stein, Monroe, Mich.; Donna Buffington, Monroe, Mich.; Aaron McLain, Manteno, Scott McLain, Manteno; 
Nikki Zelm, Manteno; eleven great-grandchilden, Joshua Zelm, Lindsay McLain, Jessica McLain, Kendra McLain, 
Morgan Brooks, Shane Buffington, Siearra Bain, Brian Stein, Corey Stein, Shantell Mullins, Frank Carroll, 
and a brother, Watt Henry Kribbs, Jr., Cairo, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a 
sister, Muriel Lopez. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart 
Association, or the American Diabetes Association, and will be accepted at the funeral home. 


MCPHERSON, GLADYS LEONA 
Plumfield
Gladys Leona McPherson, 88, of Plumfield, died at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at the 
Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Vantrease Funeral Home in Zeigler, with 
Brother Joe Hamon officiating. Burial will be in the Mulkeytown Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. McPherson may be made to the Plumfield Christian 
Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
She was born Dec. 13, 1916, in Plumfield, the daughter of Alvadus and Anna (Hubbard) Davis. 
She married Joe McPherson on Oct. 17, 1936. He preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 1971.
Mrs. McPherson was a member of the Plumfield Christian Church in Plumfield. She has worked at 
Allen Industries in Herrin and at Herrin Hospital as an assistant supervisor.
Survivors include three daughters and a son-in-law, Ella Jane Arnow and husband, Burton, of 
Deerfield, Elizabeth McPherson, and Rebekah McPherson, both of St. Louis, Mo.; two sons, 
Bradley McPherson and wife, Kay, of Shreveport, La., and Ronald Leroy McPherson and wife, 
Judy, of Fairfield Glade, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, 
Ina Mae Klym of West Frankfort.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Irene Bullock of Overland, Mo.


MCQUINN, MARY ALICE
FUNERAL SUNDAY FOR CHRISTOPHER WOMAN
Mrs. Mary Alice MCQUINN, 49, Christopher, died at 11:55 p.m.
Thursday in Marshall Browning Hospital, Du Quoin, after an
illness of several months. 
She was a dental assistant in St. Louis, a member of the
Eastern Star, White Shrine and the Methodist Church. 
She was born March 21, 1910, in Johnston City, the daughter
of Roy and Ethel MCMACKIN. Her husband, Thomas Leslie
MCQUINN, died on March 16, 1952. 
She leaves mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Grover
ROGERS; sons Leslie of Pekin and Harry Paul of Edwardsville;
five grandchildren and brother Harry MCMACKIN of St. Louis. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Christopher
Methodist Church, with the Rev. John NALL, pastor,
officiating. Burial will be in the Mulkeytown Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Russell Funeral Home after 7 p.m.
today.
The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill, Friday,Jan 15, 1960


MELVIN, PAULINE
Pauline, daughter of Earl and Anna Melvin, born Jan. 1, 1922 and died July
4, 1922 at Mores Hospital. 5 mos. 27 days old Surviving are the parents
and grandparent Mr. amd Mrs. Alvin Eickelman and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Melvin,
great grandmother; Mrs. A. E. Eickelman.
Benton Newspaper July 20, 1922


MERKEL, GEORGE
GEORGE MERKEL DIES; RITES TO BE FRIDAY
George D. MERKEL, 23, of Sesser died at noon Wednesday in
Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon.
He had been ill several months.
He was born July 31, 1940, in Sesser, the son of Noble and
May BRADEN MERKEL. He was file clerk in the state license
bureau, Springfield, before he became ill.
He leaves his wife, the former Joyce RHINE; children, George
Jr., 4, Robert Alan, 3, and Paula Ann, four months; sisters,
Mrs. Neva SULSER of Sesser, Mrs. Nina CHRISTMAN of Millstadt
and Wanda MERKEL of Sesser; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Harrison BRADEN and Mrs. Carrie MERKEL, all of Sesser.
Funeral services will be at 2p.m. Friday at Horse Prairie
Baptist Church northeast of Sesser, Rev. Hugh MOORE and Rev.
Wayne THOMAS will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Hill
Cemetery, Sesser. Friends may call at Brayfield Funeral
Home, Sesser.
The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill, Thur,Dec 26, 1963


MILLER, ALEXANDER
Alexander MILLER, of Dahlgren, killed in action in France. 
[THE TIMES - 1918 Aug 8 paper](Reference:  Hamilton County, 
Illinois Death Records Volume II 1901-1920 by Dessie Hunt Harrelson)


MILLER, ALSEY SPENCE
Mrs. Alsey SPENCE MILLER d Mar 11.  B Mar 26, 1850.  M to 
William Thompson MILLER Mar 15, 1866.  He prec her just 1 
mo & 7 days ago.  Had 7 ch, 6 sur, William, Frank, Albert, 
Mrs. Lydia MYERS, Mrs. Kate WHITE & Etta, 4 bro, & 2 sis. 
Bur Mt. Pleasant Cem. 
[THE TIMES -  Apr 13 1916](Reference:  Hamilton County, 
Illinois Death Records Volume II 1901-1920 by Dessie Hunt Harrelson)


MILLER, ANNA CARLTON
MILLER, Anna Carlton, 84, of 1954 Hood St., was dead on arrival at 9
a.m. today at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Miller was born at Macedonia
(1879), and had been a resident of Springfield for three years. She was
a member of the Macedonia Methodist Church. Surviving are four
daughters, Miss Gertie MILLER of Springfield, Mrs. Gladys BAIN of
Moline, Mrs. Genevieve HAYES of Springfield and Miss Mary MILLER of
Moline; two sons, Kenneth of Eldorado and Carlton of Springfield; one
brother, Marshall CARLTON of Macedonia; four sisters, Mrs. Ruth
HUTCHCRAFT and Mrs. Ethel GIBBS, both of Macedonia, Mrs. Cora BUTLER of
Mount Vernon and Mrs. Nellie Zelhart of Maros; seven grandchildren and
one great grandchild. Services at Macedonia Methodist church. 
Interment at Macedonia Cemetery. Remains removed from Ellinger & Kunz
Funeral Home to Drake-Hobbs Funeral Home at Benton. (Died 1963).


MILLER, CARLTON
MILLER, Carlton, 66, of 807 Edwards St., died at 3 a.m. Jan. 2, 1981 at
Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Macedonia, the son of John and
Anna CARLTON MILLER, and was a member of First Church of Nazarene. Mr.
MILLER was an office supervisor at Allis-Chalmers before his
retirement. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; one brother, Kenneth MILLER
of Eldorado; four sisters, Gertie MILLER of Springfield; Gladys BAIN of
Moline, Genevieve HAYES of Springfield and Mary CAMPAGNA of Silvus. 
Services at First church of the Nazarene, Rev. Dale HORTON officiating. 
Arrangements by Boardman-Smith Funeral Home. Interment in Rochester
Cemetery.


MILLER, GERTIE L
MILLER, Gertie L., 87, of Springfield died 6:12 p.m. Apr. 14, 1989 at
Heritage Manor. She was born Dec. 2, 1901 in Macedonia, the daughter of
John H. and Anna CARLTON MILLER. Two brothers and two sisters preceded
her in death. Miss MILLER was a membr of First Church of the Nazarene. 
She was formerly employed by Elder Shirt Factory in McLeansboro,
retiring in 1960. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Albert (Genevieve)
HAYES of Springfield, Gladys BAIN of Moline, and Mary CAMPAGNA of
Silvis; one brother, Kenneth MILLER of Eldorado; one neice and six
nephews. Services at Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel, Rev. Jack KOVALICK
and Rev. Roy ROGERS officiating. Interment in Rochester Cemetery.


MILLER, JOHN HENRY
MILLER, John H(enry), 46, died at his home in Macedonia, Oct. 17, 1923. 
He was born May 27, 1877. He was married to Anna CARLTON, Jan. 26,
1899. To this union was born nine children: Mattie, Gilbert and Goldie
all of whom died in infancy. Remaining children are: Gertie, Gladys,
Kenneth, Carlton, Genevieve and Mary Alice. "At the age of 16 he was
converted during a revival conducted by Rev. HODSON at the M. E. Church
in Macedonia and joined this church, living a consistent Christian life
to the date of his death, active in public worship, always lending
helpful aid, giving of his time and means for the support and spread of
the Gospel. No call for church benevolence was ever turned away without
his liberal support. His home life was ideal. He took great pains in
trying to teach his children to be useful, indutrious, courteous, and to
live true Christian lives. Many pages could be written about our
departed brother but it was his request that a short obituary only be
read."


MILLER, LON
MILLER, Lon, 49, of West Frankfort, died early Nov. 1, 1947 at the
McLeansboro Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Miller lived for
several years in Macedonia, but for the past few years has lived near
West Frankfort. Surviving are the following children: Joe, Hiram and
Byron MILLER, Mrs. Herman BEHN, West Frankfort; Nadine MILLER, Macedonia
and Mrs. Glen FISHER. Bible Grove. Also surviving are the following
brothers and sisters: Clo WACHOB, Canyone City, CO.; Rose HUTCHCRAFT and
Willie MILLER of Macedonia. Funeral services at Macedonia Methodist
Church. Interment in Tower Height Cemetery, West Frankfort.


MILLER, WILLIAM THOMPSON
William Thompson MILLER d at home, Thackeray, Jan 4, age 
75-8-25, b in Washington, Guernsey Co., Ohio Sep 9, 1840. 
M to Alesy SPENSE Mar 15, 1866, had 4 boys and 3 girls, 1 
dec.  Veteran of Civil War.  Sur by wife; 6 ch, William 
Frank, Albert, Lydie MEYERS, Kate WHITE, & Etta; 7 bro; & 
1 sis. Bur Mt. Pleasant Cem. 
[THE TIMES -  Jan 13 1916](Reference:  Hamilton County, 
Illinois Death Records Volume II 1901-1920 by Dessie Hunt Harrelson)
 

MILTON, LUCILLE G.  
Belleville 
Lucille G. Milton, nee Dorris, 76, formerly of Benton, died Monday, Sept. 13, 1999 at Four Fountains 
Nursing Home in Belleville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at the First Christian 
Church, with the Rev. Dale Carson officiating. Burial will be in the Brady Cemetery, Akin. Friends may call 
from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church and after 10 a.m. on Thursday at the church.The Morton & Johnston 
Funeral Home in Benton is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Milton was born on Feb. 9, 1923, in West Frankfort, 
the daughter of Troy and Helen (Bryant) Dorris. She married Joseph Allen Milton on May 28, 1941. She was a 
homemaker and active in her community of Benton as a member of the First Christian Church. She was a Welcome 
Wagon hostess, and a past president of the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are her children, Virginia 
and husband Ted Farmer of Belleville, Carol Casserilla of Jefferson City, Mo.; and Joe and wife Karen Milton 
of Swansea; a sister, Sybil and husband Al Truitt of Monroe, Louisiana; seven grandchildren, Alan and wife 
Kari Farmer, Bob and wife Christina Farmer, Caryn and husband Jim Boeschen, Brian and wife Carrie Casserilla, 
Matthew, Monica, and Mark Milton, six great-grandchildren, Kassi, Korby, Kalli and Austin Farmer, Parks and 
Phoebe Boeschen; a dear sister-in-law to Josephine (Glenn) Watkins, and dear aunt. Her husband Joe, an infant 
daughter, Mary Ellen, her parents, and a brother, Troy C. Dorris and son-in-law, Larry Casserilla preceded 
her in death.


MINNICK, BARBARA (GRUNDA)  
Benton 
Barbaa (Grunda) Minnick, 70 died on Friday, July 9, 1999, in her home. No services will be held. She 
requested cremation. The Poulson Funeral Home, Benton, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Minnick was 
born on May 24, 1929, in Schnaittach, Germany, the daughter of George and Margaret Soergel. She was 
married to Robert Minnick. He survives. She was a retired baker. In addition to her husband, she is 
survived by one daughter, Linda Gocha of Martinsville, Ind.; two grandchildren, Erik and Aimee Gocha, 
also of Martinsville; two sisters, Betty Furnkas of Nurnberg, Germany and Ann Joyner of Tarboro, North 
Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert B. Ridge Jr. 


MITCHELL, JOHN RUSSELL  
Venice, Florida 
John Russell Mitchell, 78, formerly of Christopher, died on Tuesday, June 22, 1999, in the Venice Hospital.
Services will be held Monday, June 28, at 11 a..m. in the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Burial will 
be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery from 5 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Mitchell was born 
in Christopher on Oct. 12, 1920, the son of Otto A. and Peachie Ann (Monteith) Mitchell. He married Ruth Rath 
on May 21, 1943, in Carbondale. She survives. He was a retired special agent in the F.B.I., and was a Lt. Colonel 
in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge and American Legion in 
Christopher, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Shriners, Venice Shrine Club, Hump Pilots Assoc. 
(Cbi Theatre) and the Jacaranda West Country Club in Venice. Mr. Mitchell is survived by his wife, Ruth Mitchell. 


MITCHELL, VIRGINIA  
Benton 
Virginia Mitchell, 70, of 305 West Fifth Street, died at 8:22 a.m. on Friday, July 9, 1999, in her home. 
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.


MOFIELD, WALTER
Walter MOFIELD, 93, of 910 W. Concord St., Marion, died at
7:30 a.m. today, Aug. 19, in his home.
He was born Dec. 28, 1882, in Williamson County, the son of
Martin and Emily GRAVES MOFIELD.
He was married to Vada ISAACS on Dec. 24, 1906, in
Williamson County. 
Mr. MOFIELD was a member of the Williamson County Farm
Bureau. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors are his wife; daughters, Helen MILLER and Hazel
NOLEN, both of Marion, and Hallie PARKS of Cape Girardeau,
Mo.;  a granddaughter and  a great-granddaughter, and a
sister, Myrtie HANDKINS, of Crab Orchard.
Preceding him in death were a son, a daughter, a brother and
a sister.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Mitchell
Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove
Cemetery  near Marion. Friends may call at the funeral home
after 4 p.m. Friday. 
The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill, Thur,Aug 19, 1976


MONTGOMERY, HARRY B.  Jr.
SESSER -- Harry B. Montgomery Jr., 76, who had  recently returned home to 
Sesser, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28,  2004, in the St. Mary's Good 
Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon.Mr. Montgomery  was born on Sept. 30, 1928, 
to Harry B. Sr. and Artie M. (Cockrum) Montgomery,  in Barren Township in 
Franklin County.Mr. Montgomery was united in marriage to  Imogene Boswell, his 
wife of 55 years, on Nov. 27, 1949, and she survives.They  were blessed with 
four children, 11 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren:  Terryl Montgomery 
and children Josh, Amanda and Ashley; Rhonda Hutson and  husband Terry and 
children Ryan Huie and wife Jennifer and daughter Rylin, Joel  Huie and wife 
Ammie and son Grant and Darren and Kaitlin Hutson; William B.  'Hoppy' and wife 
Lori Montgomery; Jennifer Montgomery Phillips and husband Mike  and sons 
Christopher and Colton; and Marcy Arnett and husband Darren and  children Adreanna 
Harvey and husband Jason and daughter Presleigh and Jeremy,  Vanessa, Samantha, 
Jared, April and daughter Mekaela. Mr. Montgomery was  preceded in death by 
his brother, Billie Jean; three sisters, Ila Flatt and  Alene and Wanda 
Montgomery; and two nephews, Farrell and Jim Flatt.Services for  Mr. Montgomery will 
be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 2004, in Davis Funeral  Chapel, located on 
Illinois 148 and Park Street Road in Sesser. Visitation will  be from 11 a.m. 
to 2 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Stephen Gray and Sister Connie  Keyes 
officiating. Burial will be in Hammonds Cemetery.


MONTOYA, ARTHUR  
Benton 
Arthur Montoya, 80, of Benton, died at 4:41 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 1999, at the Franklin Hospital in Benton. 
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with Pastor 
Rod Joplin officiating. Burial, with Military Rites by the Benton American Legion and VFW Posts will be in the 
Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Friends may call from noon until the funeral hour on Tuesday to
the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Mr. Montoya was born on Dec 22, 1918, in Zelma, Cal., the 
son of Nick and Louise (Carbahal) Montoya. He was married on Dec. 26, 1945 in Benton, to Norma (Neal) Montoya.
She survives. Arthur enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Feb. 14, 1940, he retired on Feb. 14, 1960. He was a Pearl
Harbor survivor and served in the Black Cat Command in Guadalcanal. He was in the Battle of Midway, and
was VP Command of Black Cat 12. Arthur was a member of the Benton Church of God. He is survived by his 
wife, Norma; three sons, Nick Montoya and wife Lisa of Benton; Richard Montoya and wife Mary of Glenview, 
Gordon Montoya and wife Katie of Brandon, Fla.; grandchildren, Nicole and husband Terry, Quentin, Scott and 
wife Laura, Allison, Daniel, Elyse, Clarissa, Whitney, Kerby; great-grandchildren, Dillon, Cody and Alisha; two 
brothers, Henry Montoya of Columbus, Ga., Fred Montoya of Hanford, Ca.l.; three sisters, Laura of San Franciso,
Cal., Julia of Fresno, Cal. Dollie of Butte, Mont. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Connie and
by one brother, Augusta (Auggie) Montoya. 


MOONEYHAM, DANIEL
"Major Daniel Mooneyham was born in White County, TN, Nov 4 1823 and died in Benton ILL, 
Jan 3 1906. He moved with his parents to Franklin Co, ILL about the year 1838, and has 
ever since resided in the county. He was united in marriage with Mary Ward in the month 
of February 1842. To this union was born four children namely, John, who died in infancy; 
T.M. Mooneyham who resides in Carthage, MO; Nannie, wife of Andy Weston, having died 
several years ago; and W. S. Mooneyham who died in 1902. His wife died several years ago, 
and he was afterwards (in the year 1888) married to Mrs. Caroline Kelley of DuQuoin, ILL, 
who has since died. He leaves surviving him T.M. Mooneyham, his son Maj. William and S. 
Mooneyham, his brother and a half sister who resides in Oklahoma, and also some grandchildren,
nephews and nieces and a host of friends who morn his departure."
He was a soldier in the war with Mexico, having enlisted some time in the year 1847, and 
was a second lieutenant of his Company. He marched with his comrades over the plains to 
the City of Mexico and was at the surrender of the city. He was honorably discharged from 
the service at the close of the war. He was a solider of the Union army in the War of the 
Rebellion, having enlisted on September 11, 1862, in the 110th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, 
and having greatly assisted in raising the regiment he was elected and commissioned the 
first Major of the regiment. He went with his regiment to the south land and was injured 
at the battle of Stone River by his horse falling upon him and being unable for further 
service he resigned his command February 5, 1863.
He petitioned Benton Lodge No. 64 Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, February 3 1849, 
passed March 10 1849 raised March 29, 1849, and was afterward made a Royal Arch Mason, 
and was such t the time of his death. He lived a consistent, upright member of the Masonic 
Fraternity and took an active interest in his lodge. He was the oldest Mason in Franklin 
County.
He joined the Missionary Baptist church about the year 1872, and has ever since lived a 
faithful Christian life At his death he was a member of the Second Baptist church in Benton, 
and his interest in his church was held above all things else.
His life was one of business activity. He was for many years in the mercantile business 
with his brother-in -law, John Ward. After dissolving partnership with Mr. Ward he was 
engaged in farming and stock buying, and was for many years proprietor and owner of the 
Benton Flouring Mills, retired from business about three years ago residing in Benton.  
Most every body in Franklin County was acquainted with Major Daniel Mooneyham. He was a 
friend to the poor.  He never turned the needy away empty handed. He was kind almost to a 
fault. He loved his fellow man, and although he led an active busy life, he never forgot 
his duty to God his church his lodge or his fellow man. His health has been failing for 
about a year, and his death was the result of a general breaking down of his system.
His life was an exemplary one and worthy of emulation. He lived the life of a Christian. 
He died a Christian. He has gone to his reward which is a crown of righteousness for those 
who love the Lord. His funeral was conducted at the Second Baptist church in Benton, _?__-
day, Jan 4, 1906, by Revs. Laban  Estes and J.A. McClintock. His remains were laid to rest 
in the Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery.
[submitted by Sheila Cadwalader]


MOONEYHAM, MADELINE E.
79 of Springfield, Missouri and a formeer resident of Benton died 
at Hill Haven Nursing home on"Monday Feb 4, 1991
Graveside services at1:30 pm Thursday at Ewing Cemetery
under the direction of Morton-Johnston Funeral Home of Benton.
Visitation from 6-8 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. MOONEYHAM was born December 15, 1911 in Ewing
the daughter of George and Laura (KING) TACKWELL.  She
married Randall MOONEYHAM and he died in 1965
Survivors include ason George R. ROSE and wife Jane of
Springfield, Missouri and two grandchildren, Robbie and Jay 
ROSE of St. Louis and one sister Georgia BUDD of Chicago.
Preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister
and two brothers.


MOONEYHAM, Major WILLIAM 
Lose Oldest War Veteran
Benton, August 13..In the death of Major William Mooneyham, aged 102, Illinois lost 
its oldest war veteran.
Mooneyham was a captain in the militia at 19 and was elected sheriff of Franklin County 
in 1854-55.  He was one of the oldest Masons in Illinois, entering a militia lodge in 1862.  
Mooneyham was attached to the 81st Illinois Infantry as sergeant at arms.  He was a friend 
of Stephen A. Douglas and John A. Logan.
He was married three times and is survived by ten children, 32 grandchildren, 74 great-
grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren.
Edwardsville Intelligencer (Edwardsville, Illinois) 1921, August 13


MOORE, ALMA EDITH  
Sesser 
Alma Edith Moore, 84, died at the Pinckneyville Skilled Care at 6:25 p.m. on 
Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999. Services will be held Tuesday, at 11 a.m. in the 
Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home, Sesser, with the Rev. Jerry Aken officiating.
Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 this evening 
at the funeral home. Mrs. Moore was born on June 9, 1915, in Clifford, the daughter 
of Louis Edward and Emma (Scheller) Kossak. She was married to William Albert Moore 
who died on July 18, 1984. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian 
Church in Sesser. Survivors include two daughters, Marla Fay Wright of Pinckneyville 
and Billie Kay Webb of Sesser; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one 
brother, Arthur Kossak, Ariz.


MOORE, DESSIE (LEFLER)
Dessie MOORE, 74, of 147 W. 9th Place, Mesa , Arizona, formerly of the
Benton area, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1975, in the Mesa Lutheran Hospital in
Mesa, Ariz., after a short illness.
She was married to Earl MOORE, who preceded her in death. 
Mrs. MOORE was a member of the Southern Baptist Church in Mesa, Ariz. 
Survivors include daughters, Marie MITCHELL of Grant's Pass, Ore. And Jo Ann
SIMS of Benton; sons, Lewis of Quemado, Tex., the Rev. George MOORE of
Bridgeport, Bill of Mesa, Ariz., a brother Roscoe LEFLER of Two Rivers,
Wisc.; and a sister, Mrs. Leo MERKEL of Lakeworth, Fla.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the North Benton Baptist Church
with the Rev. Clinton Woodfin officiating. 
Burial will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton.
Friends may call after 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hobbs-Johnson funeral Home in
Benton.
The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Illinois, Wednesday, December 31, 1975,
page 10


MOORE, EARL V.     
EARL MOORE RITES IN BENTON FRIDAY
Earl V. Moore, 63, Rt. 2, Benton died  at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday at his home. He 
was a retired coal miner last working at  Orient No. 2 Mine. He was a member of 
United Mine Workers of America, Local  1265. He was a member of Jackson Grove 
Baptist Church. A 50 year resident of  Franklin County, he was a son of the 
late John C. and Lena Aiken Moore. He  married Ruth Dillon. Mr. Moore leaves 
his wife; children, Mrs. Marilyn Speerly  and Gerald Moore of Morton, Jack and 
James Moore of East Peoria and Mrs. Jerri  Ruemmler of Ewing; brothers and 
sisters, Mrs. Aleta Davis, Mrs. Opal Loman, Mrs.  Billie Arnold and Paul and Dale 
Moore of Benton, Mrs. Helen Deane of Chicago,  Mrs. Edith Marlow of Herrin, 
Mrs. Lois Fiveash of West Frankfort; 12  grandchildren and one 
great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in  the Poulson-Freeman Funeral Home of 
Benton. The Rev. Adolph Swingle will  officiate. Burial will be in Jackson 
Grove Cemetery. Friends may call after 4  p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Southern Illinoisan Wednesday, November 20, 1968 


MOORE, ERNEST L.
Ernest L. MOORE, 85, of 115 S. 9th St., Benton, died at
10:05 p.m. Tuesday in Franklin Hospital in Benton. 
Mr. MOORE was a member of the Forest Baptist Church in
Benton. He was a retired farmer. 
He was born Aug. 11, 1889, to Mr. and Mrs. John C. MOORE. He
was a lifetime resident of Franklin County. 
Survivors are his wife, the former Mary WEBB; two sons, Carl
of Olney and Harold of Benton; two daughters, Dorothy RICE
and Helen WOODLAND, both of Benton; a sister Fleta BROWN of
West Frankfort; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. in the Mitchell Funeral
Home in Benton. The Rev. Adolph ZWENGEL will officiate.
Burial will be in Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in
Benton. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Thursday at the
funeral home.
[The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Illinois, Wednesday,
April 30, 1975, page 31]


MOORE, GEORGE EARL
George Earl MOORE, Sr., 72, a retired coal miner and farmer, died at 5:35  
a.m., Tuesday, at the family home on Rt. 2, Benton, following a long illness.  
Mr. MOORE last was employed at Orient. No. 2 as a coal miner and since was a  
farmer located six miles northeast of Benton. He was a veteran of World War I  
and was a member of the North Benton Baptist Church. He is survived by his 
wife,  the former Dessie LEFLER, four sons, Lewis, Bill, Rev. George E. and Rev. 
John  (Bob) MOORE, all of Benton, two daughters, Mrs. Marie S. MITCHELL of 
Sylmar,  Calif., and Mrs. Joan SIMS of Benton, and four sisters, Mrs. Edna LEWIS, 
Mrs.  Mag EUBANKS and Mrs. Lillian MILLER, all of Benton, and Mrs Ethel 
LAXTON of  Harrisburg. Fourteen grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will 
be held  at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the North Benton Baptist Church by Rev. I. E. 
Miller and  Rev. Hobart Peterson. Interment will be in the Masonic and Odd 
Fellows Cemetery  under the direction of the Drake Funeral Home in Benton where 
the body will lie  in state after 6.p.m. today.


MOORE, HARVEY
Benton
HARVEY MOORE DIES FRIDAY IN BENTON
Harvey MOORE, 73, of 1012 E. Webster St. Benton, died at
7:30 p.m. Friday at the Franklin Hospital, Benton, following
an illness of six weeks.
Born March 20, 1895, Mr. MOORE was a son of Pea and Addie
PHILLIPS MOORE. He was a retired coal miner, World War I
veteran, a member of Local 1265 of the United Mine Workers
of America, and a member of the First Baptist Church of
Benton.
Mr. MOORE is survived by his wife Loma, a daughter Mrs.
Virginia ANDERSON of Union Groves, Wis.; sisters, Mrs. Delia
STONER of Benton, Mrs. Ada NEAL of Elgin and Mrs. Edith
AUSTIN of Chicago Heights; two grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. today in Hobbs Johnson
Funeral Home of Benton with the Rev. William BOHN
officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows
Cemetery of Benton.
The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill, Sunday,Oct 20, 1998


MOORE, HUGH
MOORE, Hugh, 70, of Coos Bay, Oregon, died Dec. 26, 1983, in Hamilton
Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Mr. Moore, a retired Baptist
minister, was a former resident of Macedonia. He was a native of
Hamilton County, born Nov. 25, 1913, to Silas and Nella SIMS MOORE. He
was a veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife, Barbara LAIRD MOORE;
two sons, Casey MOORE, Macedonia, and Hughey MOORE, Byhalia, MS., and
two daughters, Novena FORBES, Beaverton, OR., and Jeanine AITKIN, Point,
TX. He also leaves 11 grandchildren, one great grandchild and a sister,
Miss Ruth MOORE, Havana, FL. Funeral services at Ten Mile Baptist
Church, Rev. Everett LEMAY officiating. Arrangements through Gholson
Funeral Home, McLeansboro. Interment in church cemetery.


MOORE, LAWRENCE
Lawrence Moore died at his home 1 mile south of Logan on June 16th, with burial at Masonic 
and Oddfellows Cemetery, Benton.  He was born 18 August 1852 at Posey County, Indiana, the 
fourth child of ten born to Emsley and Jane Barton Moore.  The children of his father's 
family were:  Elizabeth Dimmick, Mary Crawford, John B Moore, Lawrence Moore, Robert Moore, 
Seth Moore, Aaron Moore, Thomas Moore, D F (Doctor Franklin) Moore, and Simeon Moore.  
Lawrence was the last surviving child.  In 1856 his parents moved to Crawford's Prairie, 
Frankln County, Illinois.  On 14 November 1872, he married Mary (Margaret Rebecca) Finney, 
she passed away 20 years later.  Two children blessed this union, Millard Moore and Maude 
Gunter, both survive.  On 6 September 1895, he married Allie Norris.  He and Allie had 3 
sons: (Thomas) Mills Moore, (Joseph) Smith Moore and Arlie (Lawrence) Moore.  Smith Moore 
died 7 Jul 1921.  Lawrence untied with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  He 
was a farmer and operated a general store at Logan and Parrish.  Also survives by 17 
grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren and 2 great (great) grandchildren.
20 Jun 1946  [submitted by Sheila Cadwalader]


MOORE, LOUISE L. "SIS" 
Benton 
Louise L. "Sis" Moore, 90, died at the Franklin Hospital in Benton on Thursday morning Aug. 19, 1999. 
She was born in Benton on June 9, 1909 to John A. and Elizabeth Werner Ludwig. On Dec. 6, 1951, she 
marries George S. Moore, he preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 1983. Mrs. Moore was a member of the 
First United Methodist Church in Benton and a member of the Boneyard Boccie Ball Club. She is survived 
by three nieces, Bette-Jon Schrade, Sydney McLain and Cathy Ludwig-Bell, four great-nieces, Heather Ludwig, 
Jodi Ludwig, Caitlin Bell and Courtney Bell, and two great-nephews, Josh Bell and Scott McLain. She was 
preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, Katherine Ludwig and Marie Ludwig Schrade, two 
brothers, John (Pokey) Ludwig and Harry Ludwig and one nephew, Michael Ludwig. Graveside funeral services 
will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 21 at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton with the Rev. 
Jack Wolfe officiating. There will be no visitation. Those attending the service are asked to go directly 
to the cemetery. Morton and Johnston Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, 
memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Benton.


MOORE, LOWELL V. 
Benton 
Lowell V. Moore, 63, died at 12:35 p.m. on Sunday, June 20, 1999, in his home. Services will be held at 
11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23, in the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ken Tiffin officiating. 
Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday to the 
funeral home. Mr. Moore was born in West Frankfort on May 14, 1936, the son of Valley Paul and Mary (Prior) 
Moore. He was a carpenter and a member of the Benton Church of God. He is survived by: 3 daughters: 
Loretta Krutsinger and husband Steve of Bourbonnais, Mary Lutz and husband Will of Benton, Crystal 
Bleeker and husband Pete of Texico; three sons, Jim Moore and wife Denise of Kankakee, Tom Moore and 
wife Tammy of Bradley, Lowell Moore II of Benton; eight grandchildren; one brother, Arnold Moore and 
wife Daisy of Benton. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his parents, by one sister, Dorothy, and by 
one grandson. Memorial donations may be made to the family.


MOORE, LUCY B
Lucy B Moore was born September 16, 1867, and died on the afternoon of November 5th, 1927.  
She was the daughter of Willis B and Elizabeth King and was a member of one of the oldest 
and best families of Franklin county.  Her great grandfather, John Browning, came to Illinois 
in the year 1804.  He was the first preacher of the Baptist faith inn this county.
On November 18, 1888, she was married to George W. Moore. Their married life was happy and 
ideal and was broken only by the death of her husband on January 29, 1922.  To them were born 
a son, Edward K, and two daughters, Daisy and Jennie, wife of Willis Payne. Daisy died in the 
year 1907.  Mrs. Moore is also survived by her brother, Edward King, her sisters, Mrs. Thomas 
Quillman and Mrs. Milton Stanford and by five grandchildren.
On November 18, 1898, Mrs. Moore was baptized into the fellowship of the Ewing Baptist church 
ad she was a faithful and consistent member until her death.
Among the Persians, there is a proverb: "God could not be everywhere and therefore he mad 
mothers."  Mrs. Moore in her life exemplified the highest ideals of motherhood and wife hood.  
She found the fundamental truth that a woman's greatest sphere of usefulness is in the home 
and the church.  She lavished her affection on her children and her grand children and they 
returned it in the fullest measure.  Her kindness to those in distress will long be remembered.
Mrs. Moore was a good woman.  She performed her every duty faithfully.  After a well spent 
life of sixty years surrounded by her children and grandchildren, among the flowers she loved 
so well and nurtured so tenderly,, "God's finger touched her and she slept." Of her may be 
truly said:  "She has fought a good fight, she has finished the course, she has kept the 
faith."
[submitted by Sheila Cadwalader]


MOORE, NELL B.
MOORE, Nell B., 91, of Rt. 1, Macedonia, died at 7:05 p.m. Nov. 20, 1969
at her home. She was born Nov. 27, 1877 in Macedonia, the daughter of
Martin and Saline BARNETT SIMS. In 1902 she married Silas L. MOORE who
survives. A member of the Union Baptist Church, Mrs. MOORE leaves her
husband, two sons, Howard MOORE of West Frankfort, and Hugh MOORE of
Portland, OR., a daughter, Ruth MOORE of Carmi, seven granchildren and
12 great grandchildren. Funeral services at Gholson Funderal Home,
McLeansboro, Rev. I. E. MILLER and Rev. Gene RISTER officiating. 
Interment in Antioch Cemetery.


MOORE, RILEY
DEATH CLAIMS UNCLE RILEY MOORE TODAY
Civil War Veteran and Pioneer Citizen Succumbs After
Lingering Illness
Death came at 4 o?clock this morning to relieve the
sufferings of Uncle Riley Moore, age 87 years 9 months and
24 days, who has been in failing health for the past few
years and the early part of this week contracted pneumonia
which hastened his death.
Uncle Riley, as he was known by all his friends, was born
July 2, 1839 on a farm at the north end of the present site
of the dam on Lake Moses, northeast of this city and has
lived all his life there and in Benton.
He was married in 1871 to Miss Mima A Swofford and to this
union was born four children, John I., Harry, Florence and
Clara all of whom have preceded him in death excepting John
I of this city, Clara dying in infancy, Harry at the age of
5 and Florence at the age of 27.
He was a veteran of the Civil War having enlisted in
Company ?I? 31st Illinois Infantry on September 18, 1861
serving his country until peace was declared.
He was a man of true worth to his community.  He was active
in affairs that make for a better community and was a man
whose word was considered as good as his bond.  His true
friendship for his fellowmen, his exemplification of
fairness in all his dealings and his faithfulness as a
neighbor and friend in times of distress were
characteristic traits that will live long in the minds of
those who knew him for his true worth.
He was more or less active in former years in the
republican party having made the race for sheriff of this
county at one time.  He has held township offices of
different kinds, always serving with credit to himself and
the people who placed in him such trust.
Uncle Riley was a great, good man and will be greatly
missed.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife and son, John
Ira.  Military funeral services will be conducted Sunday
afternoon at 2 o?clock at the family home 115 East
Washington, with Rev W A Fish officiating.  Interment at
the Masonic and Odd Fellows cemetery.
[submitted by Sheila Cadwalader]


MOORE, SARAH
Services for Mrs. Sarah Moore to Be Held Here Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Moore, 79, of Whittington, who died Thursday
in Chicago at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Madge Gould, will be held
Sunday at 2 p. m. at the Drake-Hobbs Funeral Home.
Virgil Center will conduct the service
Interment will hbe in Masonic and Odd Fellows cemetery. The body will lie in
state at the funeral home.
Mrs. Moore, a member of The Mother Church, the First Church of Christ
Scientist, Boston, Mass., was a lifelong resident of Franklin County.
She was the widow of Herman Moore, who died in 1956.
In addition to her daughter she leaves a son, Herman Moore Jr., San Diego,
California, and a brother and three sisters: John D. Gambriel, Miss Nancy
and Miss Harriett Gambriel and Mrs. Dollie Dollins, all of Benton. Two
children, Mary Edith Moore and Wilson Moore, preceded her in death.
Newspaper article dated 4 Apr 1963 Thursday


MOORE, WINNIE MAY JOHNSON
MOORE, Winnie May JOHNSON, 78, died Dec. 24, 1950. She was born in
Middletown (Wayne County), Feb. 8, 1872, to Dr. and Mrs. John H.
JOHNSON. She spent her early life in the vicinity of Macedonia where
she attended grade school and at an early age she was converted and
united with the Macedonia M. E. church. On April 28, 1892, she was
united in marriage to James M. MOORE, a native of Hamilton County. Both
families, the JOHNSONS and the MOORES are pioneer families of Illinois,
the Johnsons moved to Illinois from Tennessee, being of Irish descent. 
The Moores, also of Irish descent, came to Illinois from Tennessee. The
following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. MOORE: Ernest D. MOORE, of
Latham, Leonard R. MOORE, McLeansboro and Mrs. Evan VISE, Macedonia. 
"Mrs. MOORE was a good wife, a good home maker and a good mother. She
lived a good Christian life trusting in her Saviour to carry her through
her sickness and her faith never waivered. Her life and influence were
reflected through her home, her husband and her children and friends who
knew her best. Besides her companion and children the following
relatives survive: Mrs. John SIMS, Mrs. Etta HUTCHCRAFT, Mrs. Clara
HANKINS, and Mrs. Omer HAYS, all of Macedonia; and the following
granchildren, Wayne, Ernie, and Loleta MOORE, James M. and Norma MOORE
and Evan HARVEY, James M. and Hosea r. VISE; also 2 great granchildren."


MORGAN, Marguriete  
Benton 
Marguriete "Meme" Morgan, 87, died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999 in Severin's Intermediate Care Nursing Home 
in Benton. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Thompsonville. 
There will be no visitation. Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery. The Morton
& Johnston Funeral Home of Benton, is in charge of arrangements.


MORRIS, SARAH  
Senaca 
Sarah Morris, 63, of 206 Englewood Place, died at 2:40 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, at the RML 
Speciality Hospital, Hinsdale. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral 
Home, Benton, with the Rev. Dean Severin officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows 
Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Morris was 
born Oct. 24, 1935, in Hamilton County, the daughter of Kern and Leida (Hungate) Steinsultz. She 
married James Edward Morris, and he died on May 18, 1978. She was a housewife. Survivors include 
three sons, Ed and Wesley Morris of Benton, Larry Morris of Seneca; eight grandchildren; thirteen 
great-grandchildren; a brother, James Steinsultz, Chenoa; a sister, Edna Sandusky, Benton; several 
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son, Gary Morris, a grandson, 
Kristopher Morris, and a brother, Norman Steinsultz.


MOSS, EUPHEMIA SUMMERS
Jan 10, 1939
Euphemia Summers Moss, daughter of Harriet Irvin and Jasper Summers, was born in Franklin Co., 
IL. near Akin on 16 Aug, 1868 and died 4 Jan 1930.  She was wed to Frank Love Moss 28 May 1883
and lived a happy married life until death called her companion home on 22 Nov 1901.  She has
experience many hardships in this life, being left a widow when the youngest of eight 
children was only 13 months old.  The children all reached maturity and seven are still 
living.  The oldest child died 25 Nov, 1910 at the age of 25.  Surviving children are: 
Elmer, Stella (wife of Bennie Johnson), Everett, Ervin and Chalin, all of Benton: Dorothy 
(wife of George Guiney) of Princeton, In. and Logan, also of this city.  Euphemia was the 
last of a large family.  Two sisters, Mrs. Martha Karr and Mrs. Schillar Hicks and three 
half-brothers, Robert and John Duckworth, and Orr Summers, and one half-sister, Mrs. Grace 
Frailey, preceded her in death.  She was converted at a brush-arbor meeting in the woods, near Bethel Church, at an early age
[Obits & Tidbits 1939-1940]


MOSS, JOHN M
MOSS, John (M.), 77, "totally blind for more than half a century,
commited suicide last night by drowning himself in a well at his home in
Macedonia....Neighbors found his body in the well today weighted down
with a sack of rocks tied around his neck. No evidence of foul play was
found by officials. Relatives believe despondency over his blindness
caused him to take his life. He is survived by his widow." (Born Oct.
2, 1860; died June 22, 1931).


MOSS, LUCY CATHERINE
MOSS, Lucy Catherine, 65, died March 20, 1944, at Mt. Vernon, where she
resided near her sister. She was a daughter of William and Martha MOSS,
born Jan. 22, 1879 on a farm near Macedonia. She was married to Robert
E. AIKEN Dec. 7, 1902. He passed away 12 years ago. Three children
survive, Mrs. Clyde PITTMAN of West Frankfort, Robert M. AIKEN of
Benton, and Chalon F. AIKEN of Springfield. "Early in life she was
converted and joined the Missionary Baptist Church and for many years
prior to her death was a devoted member of the Knob Prairie Church. In
addition to the children, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Janie LEE
of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Gertie VISE of Macedonia, and one brother, Carrol
MOSS of New Jersey, and five grandchildren. Aunt Lucy, as she was known
among her many relatives and friends, was known for her generosity and
innate kindness. Her passing leaves a void that cannot be filled".


MOSS, MARTHA A.
MOSS, Martha A., 61, died Nov. 6, 1920. She was the daughter of Cyrus
and Sarah FISHER. On April 11, 1874 she united in marriage to William
S. MOSS. Six children were born to this union; John C. of Marion; Lucy
C., wife of Robert E. AKIN, Akin; Janie, wife of V. M. LEE, Macedonia;
Nellie B., wife of J. E. MOOREMAN, Erie; Gertie F., wife of Clyde H.
VISE, Macedonia; and one daughter died in infancy. "Mrs. MOSS professed
a living faith in Christ in 1874 and united with the Missionary Baptist
Church at Antioch, holding the membership there until a church of like
faith and order was organized at Macedonia, when she withdrew her
membership from Antioch and became a charter member of the new
organization at Macedonia, living, and at her death rounding out a life
of duty and Christian devotion to the church and Christian religion. 
One of the stronger characteristics of her life was her great devotion
to and love of her home and family, husband and children. She was
particularly noted for her earnest devotion to her children. It is not
strange or wonderful that those thus bereaved are overwhelmed with grief
and sorrow at the awful, sudden and unexpected loss they have
sustained. Wife and mother has left a glorious Christian example, this
knowledge and the hope of meeting her again in the Christian's future
home constitutes for them a pleasing consolation." Funeral services at
Macedonia, Rev. R. W. LEE of Benton officiating. Interment in Macedonia
Cemetery.
 An article in the "McLeansboro Leader" follows: "Mrs.
William S. MOSS, an old and highly respected lady of Macedonia, was
fatally burned last Saturday while burning leaves at her home. She had
raked the leaves and set them afire when the flames ignited her apron. 
She attempted to put out the fire, but seeing she could not, ran to the
house causing the flames to spread more rapidly, and by the time she
reached the house her clothing was completely burned from her body with
the exceptions of her hose. Her hair was burned from her head, but by
holding a cushion over her face it was not so badly burned as was her
body. She suffered agonies until about 9 o'clock when death relieved
her. Her husband, who was confined to his room upstairs, rushed to her
assistance as quickly as possible. He sustained severe burns on the
hands and arms in trying to save his companion. Her little
granddaughter (June VISE CARLTON), who lives across the street, was the
only one to see her grandmother when her clothing caught fire, and she
ran to tell the grandfather, but when he reached her it was too late to
save her life...Mr. and Mrs. MOSS were highly respected citizens of
Macedonia and have a beautiful home which they had prepared in their
younger days to abide in when they became old and would no longer be
able to work, and it was a happy home where visitors and friends
received the kindest hospitality. The Leader joins the husband's many
friends in extending its sincere sympathy."


MOSS, WILLIAM CARL
WILLIAM CARL MOSS SERVICES TUESDAY
Funeral services for William Carl Moss, 76, of West Frankfort, -will be at 1-1 a.m. 
Tuesday at the Reedy Funeral Home, West Frankfort, with the Rev. Max Samples 
officiating.  Burial will be in Tower Heights Cemetery, West Frankfort.  Friends 
may, call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today.  Mr. Moss who lived at 106 S, 
Douglas St., died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday in the American Beauty Nursing Home, West 
Frankfort.  He had been ill three months.  He was born Feb. 22, 1894 in Franklin 
County, the son of William and Victoria Campbell Moss.  He was a retired painter 
and interior decorator.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of West 
Frankfort.  He is survived by his wife Welda of Idaho; a son, Howard of San 
Francisco, Calif.; a stepson, Williard Crowle of Kansas City, Mo.; one step-
grandchild and a sister, Mrs. Margie Vaughn of West Frankfort.
SOUTHERN ILLINOISAN, Monday, January 4, 1971
Submitted by Pat Hardenstine


MOSS, WILLIAM S.
MOSS, William S., 81, died at his home in Macedonia at 6 p.m., Feb. 4,
1936. He was a son of L. C. and Sarah C. MOSS, and was born in Bledsoe
Co., TN., on Oct. 1, 1854. Mr. MOSS, a retired merchant and farmer, was
a faithful member of the Baptist Church of Macedonia. His wife, Martha
FISHER MOSS, preceded him in death some 14 years ago. He is survived by
four daughters, Mrs. Lucy AIKEN of Akin; Mrs. V. M. LEE of Mt. Vernon;
Mrs. Nellie Norman of Erie, and Mrs. Clyde VISE of Macedonia, and one
son, J. C. MOSS, also of Macedonia. Funeral services at the First
Baptist Church, Macedonia. Interment in Macedonia Cemetery, VISE
Brothers Funeral Home in charge. 
Before he died, Mr. MOSS wrote the
following obituary to be read at his funeral. "I came with my parents
to Illinois at the age of 11 years. With the exception of about three
years I have lived the rest of my entire life in Macedonia and close
by. I was married to Martha A. FISHER April 12, 1874. She was taken
from me in a tragic accident on Nov. 5, 1920, since which time no one
knows the bitter grief and sorrow that has filled my heart. To our
happy union were born six children: namely, John Carol, Laure Louisa,
Lucy Cathrine, Janie, Nellie Blaine, and Gertie Fay. Little Laura, a
very bright, sweet little girl was taken away from us at the age of one
year and nine months. At the age of 26 years, I accepted Christ as my
Savior and together with my dear wife was baptised into the fellowship
of the Baptist Church at Antioch by Elder Hosea VISE. When the Baptist
Church was organized at Macedonia in the old school house on the hill,
my wife and I joined as charter members of that organization. For many
years succeeding that time in my weak and humble way I tried to support
and build up the church and make a better community in which to live. 
But owing to circumstances and failing health for several years now I
have not attended church regularly or took any active part in church
work. But as the years have slipped by I have always tried to live
close to my Savior and have found my faith and hopes growing brighter
and stronger. I certainly thank the good Lord that He has enabled me at
all times to keep hatred, malice, envy or ill will toward any person out
of my heart. I have always tried to live up to the Golden Rule and do
unto others as I would have them do unto me under the same
circumstances. I have made mistakes and did many things that were wrong
but I feel that the Blood of Jesus Christ that cleanses from all sin has
been fully applied in my case. My greatest regrets are that I did not
commence earlier in life and give more of my time and energies in the
service of my Savior. My advise to all young people would be to give
their younger days and activities to the Service of the Lord and the
betterment of humanity. I leave this world hoping to meet all my loved
ones and friends in the sweet by and by where there is no more sorrow,
pain or parting in that house not made with hands, eternal in the
heavens. So farewell to you all till we meet again." In addition to
the above named children, the deceased is survived by the following
brothers and sister: H. L. MOSS, Lincoln; J. T. MOSS of Lumberport, WV.;
M. W. MOSS of Los Angeles, CA; C. D. MOSS of Marion; Mandy MEADOWS of
Dahlgren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. 
Officiating at the funeral service was Rev. H. R. MOORE of McLeansboro.


MUIR, WILLIAM A. 'BILL' 
Sesser
Surrounded by his family, Willliam A. "Bill" Muir, 87, of Sesser entered into eternal rest at 
2:15 p.m. Wednes-day, Oct. 13, 2004, at Memorial Hospi-tal in Carbondale.
Mr. Muir was born in Sesser on Aug. 1, 1917, the son of Harrison and Nettie (Walls) Muir.
He married Ge-raldine (Shepard) on Oct. 21, 1939, in Morganfield, Ky., and she preceded him in 
death on Feb. 14, 2000.
Survivors include four children, Mary Ann Baker and husband, Howard, of Morris, Ala., Linda Howell, 
and husband, Gary, of Sesser, Billy Muir and wife, Roberta, of Benton, and Jim Muir and wife, Lisa 
Kay, of Sesser.
Mr. Muir is also survived by eight grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren, Col. Howard B. Baker, 
stationed in Okinawa, Mary Brazier of Mount Olive, Ala., Bruce Baker of Gardendale, Ala., Jamey VanZandt 
of Mt. Vernon, Lyndsay Muir of Carbondale, Mackenzie Muir of Highridge, Mo., Caleb Muir of Benton, Bailey 
Muir of Benton; step-grandchildren include Becky Przygoda of Pinckneyville, Frank Leffner of Ashley, 
Josh Conner of Carbondale, Ginger Conner of Sesser, Chuck Brewer of Mesa, Ariz., Goldie O'Connor of Meza, 
Ariz., and Michelle Brewer of Brentwood, Tenn.
He is also survived by one brother, Lester Muir and wife, Helen, of Racine, Wis., and by 14 great-
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one brother, 
Clyde Muir, and two sisters, Helen Muir and Hazel Muir.
Mr. Muir worked for more than 40 years as an underground coal miner, last working at Old Ben Mine 21, near 
Sesser, where he worked for 25 years before retiring in 1983. He also worked at Old Ben mines at Valier, 
Buckner and Coello. He was also a 40-year member of the United Mine Workers and served as an official for 
UMWA Local Union 1124 where he was a member of the mine committee and a pit committeeman.
Mr. Muir also served on the school board at Sesser Unit School District and was a 50-year member of the 
Sesser Church of God, where he was a Sunday school superintendent and teacher.
Mr. Muir loved to work in his yard, was an avid walker and most importantly was a pillar to his family. 
His work ethic was unmatched in his children's eyes, and his strength, character and belief in God was 
evident until the very last moment of his life.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in 
Sesser with the Rev. Tim Melvin officiating. His son, Jim Muir, and his grandson, Jamey VanZandt, will 
also offer eulogies during the memorial service.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. and from 7 a.m. until the time of the 
service on Monday.
Burial will be at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.
In lieu of flowers Mr. Muir asked prior to his death that memorial contributions be made to the Maple Hill 
Cemetery Fund or the Sesser Church of God. Donations will be accepted at the funeral home.


MUNSELL, MILDRED E. FAULKNER
Mrs. Mildred E. Munsell (Mildred Faulkner)
MRS. MILDRED MUNSELL DIES IN FRANKFORT
Mrs. Mildred E. Munsell, 54, 1308 W. Main St., West Frankfort, died at 6:15 a. m. 
Saturday in Union Hospital West Frankfort, where she had been a patient one month.  
Mrs. Munsell, daughter of James and Lucretia Faulkner was born Aug. 18, 1905, in 
Hamilton County.  A West Frankfort resident 36 years, she moved there from McLeansboro.  
She was a member of the Townmount Baptist Church west of West Frankfort.  She leaves 
husband Earl; daughter Mrs. Norma Burk of Indianapolis, Ind.; son Robert E. Munsell of 
Duluth, Minn.; sisters Mrs. Helen Prince of McLeansboro; Mrs. Josephine Dunmire and Mrs. 
Katherine Lehn, both of Warrensburg, Mrs. Madeline Setried of Sandord, Fla., Mrs. Lucille 
Malone of Hoseburg, Ore., and three grandsons.
Funeral services will be at p. m. Monday at the Reedy Funeral Home, West Frankfort, with 
burial in Tower Heights Cemetery. The Rev. Harvey Kimmel of Benton will officiate.  Friends 
may call after 4 p. m today at the funeral home.
SOUTHERN ILLINOISAN SUNDAY, MARCH 20, I960
Submitted by Pat Hardenstine


MURPHY, NAOMI RUTH  
Dixon 
Naomi Ruth Murphy, 66, a former West Frankfort resident, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999 at Katherine 
Shaw Bethea Hospital in Dixon. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. in the Northside Baptist Church 
in Dixon with the Rev. Daniel Bentz, pastor officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. 
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Preston-Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. Visitation will 
be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Dixon, with the family present from 
2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Murphy was born Dec. 28, 1932, in West Frankfort, the daughter 
of Logan Dell and Allie (Martin) Todd. She married Robert Eugene Moss Dec. 28, 1949 and he preceded her 
in death Oct. 22, 1979. Naomi married Bob G. Murphy Sr., Aug. 20, 1992 in Dixon. He survives. She was a
dietary supervisor at the Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital for 28 years prior to her retirement in 1994. 
She was a member of the Northside Baptist Church in Dixon, where she played the piano for many years. 
In addition to her husband, Bob G. Sr. of Dixon; one son, Danny Logan Moss of Clinton, Iowa; one daughter, 
Sharon Lynn (Jerry) Miles of Dixon; one stepson Bob G. and wife Debbie Murphy Jr. of Coralville, Ia.; three 
stepdaughters, Debra Ferrer, Wanda Murphy, both of Iowa City, Iowa, Candra Melancon of Coralville; one brother, 
Clarence (Delores) Todd of Christopher; mother-in-law, Anna Moss of Dixon; five grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren. A memorial has been established to the Northside Baptist Church piano fund.


MUSGRAVES, CAROLINE
MUSGRAVES, Caroline, 86, died at 8:30 a.m. at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Eliza McKay in Macedonia. [Born in 1847; died in 1934 one day
before her 87th birthday. She was a FISHER.] She had been ill for
several months suffering from the infirmities of age. Aunt Caroline, as
she was familiarly known to her host of relatives and friends, had spent
practically her entire life in and near Macedonia, having been born in
Tennessee, but moving to this county when a small child. She was a
devout member of the Methodist Church in that city. She is survived by
three children, Mrs. McKAY, with whom she made her home; Mrs. Gertie
WEBB of Ewing; and L. S. FISHER of Macedonia. Funeral services at the
Macedonia Methodist Church. Interment in Macedonia Cemetery. Drake
Funeral Home in charge.


MYERS, Frankie G.  
Christopher 
Frankie G. Myers, 4463 Market St., died at 7:40 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 1999, in his home. Services 
will be held in the Gilbert Funeral Home Thursday, July 20, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dwight Jones officiating. 
Burial will be in the Harrison Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. Thursday until time of service at the 
funeral home. Mr. Myers was born on April 16, 1938, in Christopher, the son of Charles and Hazel (Donaldson) 
Myers. He was married to Sally A. Myers. A retired coal miner, he was a member of the First Baptist Church in 
Royalton and the U.M.W.A. Local 1545. Survivors include his parents, his wife, Sally; five sons, Frankie G. Myers
Jr. of Duson, La., Barry L. Myers of Royalton, Phillip J. Myers, Benton, Steven R. Myers of Benton, Ky., William S. 
Myers of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; two daughters, Sarah A. Moore of Buckner and Julia L. Hill of Zeigler; fourteen 
grandchildren; five brothers, Earnie Perruquet, Royalton, Joseph and James Perruquet, both of Joliet, Larry Perruquet,
Anna, and Donnie Perruquet, Franklin, Ky.; three sisters, Estella Dawson of Zeigler, Fern Kalis of Custer, Mi.; Ila Couch
of Franklin, Ky.


MYGATT, EVERETT  
Sesser 
Everett Mygatt, 79, died at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 22, 1999, at Barnes Hospital 
in St. Louis. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 25 at Brayfield-
Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with the Rev. Larry Cook officiating. Burial will 
be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday evening from 6 to 9 
at the funeral home. Mr. Mygatt was born on Oct. 11, 1920 in Sesser, the son of 
Wallace and Nancy Elizabeth Gilliam Mygatt. He married Mildred Mygatt on Aug. 23, 
1941 in Jackson, Mo. She survives. Mr. Mygatt was a member of the Sesser Masonic 
Lodge, the United Mine Workers of America and the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local. 
Survivors include his wife, Mildred; two sons, Thomas Mygatt and wife Janet,
Sesser, and Jack Mygatt and wife Bess, Sesser; four grandsons, Thomas Mygatt, New York, 
N.Y., Courtney Mygatt and friend Anna Tsui, New York, N.Y., Shawn Mygatt and wife 
Samantha, Sesser and Ryan Mygatt and wife Emilee, Sesser; five granddaughters, Carrie
Mygatt and husband Brad vonWurmb, Denver, Colo., Cinnamon Mygatt and fiancˇ Chandler 
Denny, Chicago, Tracey Hammond and husband Joe Ellison, Murphysboro, Rachele Hammond 
and husband Trevier Minton, West Frankfort, Jodie Hammond, Sesser; two great-grandsons,
Dillon Minton, West Frankfort and Nicholas Ellison, Murphysboro. He was preceded in 
death by his parents, one brother, Trever,one sister, Vera and his daughter Patricia.