These pictures and obituaries donated by Kyle Shoultz
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Apr. 11, 1927
Hamilton County
Mrs. Elsie R. (Gholson) Auxier
Illinois, USA
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Oct. 22, 2005
McLeansboro
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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 78 year old McLeansboro resident, Mrs.
Elsie R. (Gholson) Auxier, died at 10:38 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22nd at Hamilton Memorial Hospital
in McLeansboro.
Surviving are 3 sons, George Randel Auxier of Sarasota, Florida, William
Robert Auxier of Traverse City, Michigan and Anthony Wayne Auxier of Benton,
Il.; a daughter, Verna Sue Stallone of Sherman, Il.; 3 brothers, James Lee
Gholson of Carmi, Charles Arthur Gholson of McLeansboro and Jerry Gholson of
Evansville, Indiana; 3 sisters, Mrs. Annette Webb of McLeansboro, Mrs.
Elizabeth Neal of Marion, Il. and Mrs. Sylvia Drosdahl of Las Vegas, Nevada;
and 8 grandchildren.
Funeral services for Elsie R. Auxier were at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27th at Blooming Grove Baptist
Church. Burial in Blooming Grove Cemetery
near McLeansboro.
Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26th at the Gholson Funeral Home
in McLeansboro, and from 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27th until the time of
service at the Blooming
Grove Baptist
Church.
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Sep. 5, 1923
Hamilton County
Louisa Bond
Illinois, USA
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Jul. 18, 2004
McLeansboro
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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 80 year old McLeansboro resident, Louisa
Bond, died at 12:05 a.m. Sunday, July 18th at Hamilton Memorial
Hospital in
McLeansboro. She was the wife of the late Ernie Bond.
Surviving are 4 daughters, Linda Van Winkle and Jo Ann Cox both of
McLeansboro, Jackie Frey of Dahlgren and Brenda Cullins of Wauchula, Florida;
a brother, Harold Smith of Sun City Center, Florida; a sister, Lucendia Dial
of Thompsonville; 4 sisters-in-law, Lois Smith of McLeansboro, Evea Bond of
Effingham, Elizabeth Smith of West Frankfort and Lucille Myers of Seven
Lakes, North Carolina; 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchidren.
Funeral services for Louisa Bond were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 20th at the Blooming Grove Baptist
Church near
McLeansboro. Burial in Blooming Grove
Cemetery.
Visitation from 5-8 p.m. Monday, July 19th at the Blooming Grove Baptist
Church. The Harre
Funeral Home in McLeansboro was in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Baptist Children's Home or the Blooming Grove
Baptist Church.
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Mar. 26, 1944
Hamilton County
Dean Cullins,
Illinois, USA
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Aug. 16, 2004
Wauchula
Hardee County
Florida, USA
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 Dean Cullins, 60, of Wauchula, Fla.,
and formerly of McLeansboro died Aug. 16, 2004, at his residence As a result
of hurricane Charley.
He was a supervisor of elections for Hardee
County, Fla. He
previously was an administrator for Hardee County Schools for 14 years.
Mr. Cullins was born March 26, 1944, in McLeansboro to Herman Howard and
Marie (Daily) Cullins. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Brenda
(Gasaway) Cullins, for 42 years. They were married Sept. 2, 1962. in
McLeansboro; she survives.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Blooming Grove
Baptist Church
in McLeansboro. The Revs. John Lee, David Gidcumb and Mark Lee will
officiate. Burial will follow at Blooming
Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Blooming Grove
Baptist Church
in McLeansboro.
Mr. Cullins is survived by his wife, Brenda G. Cullins of Wauchula, Fla.;
two daughters, Pamela Cullins Johnson and husband Mark of Trenton, Tenn., and
Shannyn Cullins Robertson and husband Kord of Zolfo Springs, Fla.; five
grandchildren, Victoria and Ross Johnson and Krystin, Kyndall and Kole
Robertson; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Marie Cullins; a sister,
Ruth Tyler; and an infant sister, Melba Lee Cullins.
Mr. Cullins was a 1961 graduate of McLeansboro
Township High
School. He earned a bachelor of science degree
in agriculture education from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 1984
and a master’s degree of educational leadership from Nova University
in 1986. He was a member of New Hope
Baptist Church
in Wauchula, Fla., where he served as a deacon, Sunday
school teacher and choir member. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, Lions
Club, Chamber of Commerce and the Wauchula Main Street Committee. He also
served as president of the board of directors of the New Hope Child
Development Center
and was involved with Habitat for Humanity.
Memorials may be made to Blooming
Grove Baptist
Church and will be
accepted at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro.
Harre Funeral home is in charge of local arrangements, where you may call
643-2011 for more information. Added by: Kyle Shoultz
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Obituary:
Douglas W. Daily son of John Wesley and Louisa
Maulding Daily, was born March 9 1862, in McLeansboro
ILL.
He departed this life January
1, 1942, at his home near Blooming
Grove Church
at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 22 days.
His early manhood was spent in
McLeansboro, where he attended
the public schools and graduated
from the old McLeansboro
College.
He was united in marriage to
'Flora Echols Dec. 16, 1885. To this
union four children were born,
A. W. Daily, of Peoria, ILL., Frank
Daily of McLeansboro, ILL., Mrs.
W. H. Cullins of Mt. Vernon, ILL,
and Mrs. James Rawls, who pre
ceded him in death eleven years
ago January 6th.
He leaves besides his widow; and the above named children, four sisters, Mrs.
Ada Edwards of Mt. Vernon, ILL., Mrs. Susan Lambert of Redlands, Calif., Mrs.
Mima Mills of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Julia Proctor of Oakland, Calif., thirteen
grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and
friends.
He was converted in a meeting held at Blooming Grove by Eld. W. H. Garner in
the year 1881 and united with Booming
Grove Church,
where his membership remained until his death.
He was devoted to his church, always being present when his health would
permit. He served; faithfully in the capacity of trustee for the past several
years.
Mr. Daily's early life was spent working at his father's mill in McLeansboro.
Later he was engaged in the lumber business in Wayne, Jefferson and Hamilton counties. After
retiring from the lumber business he resided on a farm ,northwest of
McLeansboro ,where he took an active interest in civic affairs, being elected
as a member of the Board of Supervisors of Hamilton county, and as school
treasurer of South Crouch township, which position he held at the time of his
death.
Mr. Daily was a faithful and
devoted husband and a kind and
loving father, his honesty and integrity being above reproach. His
friends were numbered by those
who knew him.
During the last two years of his life he endured much suffering but he was
patient and pleasant through it all, expressing his readiness to meet his
maker.
Death brought this life to a successful and peaceful close, as he passed
quietly to his reward. Remember me as you pass by, As you are now so once was
I. As I am now you soon must be, Prepare for death and follow me. Funeral
services were conducted by Eld. John B. Maulding, assisted by Eld. C. W.
Maulding at Blooming Grove Sunday, January 4. Burial in Blooming Grove Cemetery
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Flora Echols Daily, daughter of Shelby and
Mary Echols was born; in the Blooming Grove community, near McLeansboro Aug. 10,
1867 and died Oct. 28, 1957. At the time of her death she was 90 years,
21months and 18 days of age.
On Dec. 15, 1884, she was married to Douglas W. Daily with whom she spent
fifty-eight years of happy married life.
At the age of ten years she accepted Christ as her savior and united with the Blooming Grove Baptist
Church, where she
remained a faithful member for eighty years. She was the oldest living member
of Blooming Grove Church
and of the Fairfield Baptist Association.
Before the days when instruments were used in church singing she would stand
beside her father and start the songs for the church service. She sang in the
church choir for many years and at a recent revival her voice could be heard
from the congregational singing. When she grew to womanhood, with the help of
others, she solicited funds and the first organ was bought for the church. She
also helped organize the first W. M. S. for the Blooming Grove
Church.
For the past three years she had been in failing health, but could always be seen
at church services when it was at all possible for her to attend.
Her Christian example of living set a fine standard of living for her
community.
Her husband, Douglas Daily, one son A. W. Daily and one daughter Myrtle Rawls
preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing one son Frank Daily and
one daughter Lurene Cullins, both of McLeansboro; two brothers Harry Echols of
Dahlgren and Bert Echols of West Frankfort; twelve grandchildren, eighteen
great grandchildren and two great- great grandchildren; besides a host of other
relatives and many friends.
She will be sadly missed by her family, the church, the community and her many
friends. Added by: Kyle
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May 6, 1830
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Jul. 23, 1902
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My Great Great Great Great Grandpa
TIMES LEADER July 7, 1902
John W. Daily died at his home in Belle City Wednesday morning,
June 23, aged 72 years. The deceased was long a resident of this
city, where he was known and respected by everybody. He was the father
of Capt. Milton Daily of Chicago, Mrs. Julia Proctor of California
Douglas W. Daily, Mrs. A. J. Guilland, Mrs. Hiram Lambert and Mrs.
Ada Edwards of this city and county. The deceased was a soldier
of the Civil war, serving his country faithfully as a member of
Co. D, 6th Illinois Cavalry. Interment takes place at Blooming
Grove today and will be under the auspices of the Great Army post
of this city. A large number from here are attending the funeral.
Mr. Daily was a high minded honorable man and his death is deeply
deplored by a large circle of relatives and friends. Added by: Kyle Shoultz
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Aug. 24, 1823
Hamilton County
Delilah J.(Bond) Echols
Illinois, USA
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Mar. 19, 1892
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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 My Great Great Great Great Great
Grandmother
obit:
Delilah J.(Bond) Echols
Was born August 24 1823 and died March 19 1892. Her father, Mastin Bond, who
came here from Kentucky
was one of the first settlers of this county. She was united in marriage to
Lofton Echols on Dec 18 1840. She leaves a husband who is 76 years old, three
daughters and three sons to mourn her absence she united with the Missionary
Baptist church at Ten Mile and was baptized by Rev. Hosea Vise in
1842. She was one of the charter members of Blooming Grove
Church and remained in
that Church until she died. Her devotion to the cause of Christ was admired
by all who knew her. Her place in the church was always occupied as long as
she was able to go.
She was greatly Devoted to her family and never left anything undone that she
could do for her children, and offered sympathy and encouragement in their
troubles. No wife was ever more devoted to husband or husband to wife.
-J.M.E.
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Jun. 22, 1816
Wilson County
Lofton Echols
Tennessee, USA
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Oct. 21, 1901
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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My Great Great Great Great Great Grandfather
 OBITUARY
Lofton Echols was born near Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee
in the year 1816 and lived in that state until nearly 25 years of age.
In the year of 1840, he set out on horseback alone and after a tedious
journey northward through the wilderness of Kentucky
and Southern Illinois finally came to a
group of huts surrounded by woods wore McLeansboro now stands. He settled
upon 16 0 acres of government land in the northwest part of what is now
McLeansboro Township, and the same year at the age of 25 married Miss Delilah
Bond, the daughter of Mastin Bond, one of the early immigrants from Kentucky.
He had learned the bricklayer's and brickmaker's trade before leaving Tennessee and for many
years pursued that occupation after migrating to this county. The Hamilton County
jail and the south portion of the Grand
Hotel Building
are still standing s. relics of his early work, the bricks having been made
and laid by him.
In 1842 he became a member of Ten Mile Church. Here his membership remained
until 1850 when he and several others founded Blooming Grove
Church, of which he
remained an active and aggressive until his death which occurred Saturday
night, October 19. He was a persistent bible student. According to his own
statement he read the entire bible through seventeen times. He survived his
wife eight years. Three sons Shelby, James M.. and John P.. and three
daughters, Mrs. Mary Jane Bowers
Mrs. Sarah Lane and Mrs. William D, Daily are
still living.
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NOTE: He was one of the first deacons installed into Blooming Grove
Church.
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Dec. 6, 1908
Hamilton County
Alta Mae Hook
Illinois, USA
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Feb. 14, 2005
Carmi
White County
Illinois, USA
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Alta Mae Hook, 96, of McLeansboro died 1:20 p.m. Feb. 14, 2005, at White County Medical
Center in Carmi.
She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Hook was born Dec. 6, 1908, in Hamilton County
to Aaron and Nora Mae (Tolley) Emerson. She married Alfred L. Hook Jan. 15,
1927; he is deceased.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Blooming Grove
Baptist Church.
The Rev. Gary Davenport will officiate. Burial will follow at Blooming Grove Cemetery
near McLeansboro.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. Saturday until the service time at Blooming Grove Baptist
Church.
Mrs. Hook is survived by sons Everett Hook and wife Eileen of Buchanan,
Tenn., Eugene Hook and wife Sharon of Godfrey, Virgil Hook and wife Margaret
of Godfrey and Buddy J. Hook and wife Carmen of Godfrey; 15 grandchildren,
Monica Taylor and husband Michael of Ozark, Mo., Randall L. Hook and wife
Gayle of Memphis, Tenn., Michael D. Hook and wife Sharon of Olive Branch,
Miss., Lisa J. Hook of Buchanan, Tenn., Deborah Osborne and husband Charles
of Aiken, S.C., Joseph Hook of Alton, Jim Hook and wife Leslie of Godfrey,
Mark Hook and wife Donna of Alton, Karyn Shimchick and husband Larry of
Alton, Nanette Markovitch and husband Joe of Alton, Terry Hook of Alton,
Missy Hook of Alton, Candace Baremore and husband Brian of East Alton,
Stephanie Buel and husband Jim of Fitchbert, Wis., and Reginald Hook of
Godfrey; 26 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Virgil
Emerson; two sisters, Erma Parker and Lela Steward; a grandchild, Mika
Sebastion; a great-granddaughter, Margaret Shimchick; and a
great-great-grandson, Caleb Lee.
Mrs. Hook was a member of Blooming Grove Baptist Church near McLeansboro
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Aug. 16, 1826
Tennessee,
USA
Mrs. Presley Maulding
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Aug. 22, 1901
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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Obituary
 Mrs. Presley Maulding who lived near Delafield for nearly 50
years died at her residence at 1:30 am on Wednesday of this week at the age
of about 70 ys.
About 2 ys ago Mrs. Maulding had the misfortune to have her thigh broken and
since has never been able to go about much. A few days ago she was taken with
pneumonia fever which caused her death.
The deceased was a member of Blooming Grove Baptist Church and interment was
in the church cemetery
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Oct. 28, 1824
Hamilton
County
Presley Maulding
Illinois, USA
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Jan. 15, 1913
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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My Great Great Great Great Great Grandfather
Obituary-
 Presley Maulding was born in Hamilton County OCT 28 1824
where he spent all of his long and faithful life
He was married to Elizabeth Echols in 1843 and lived with her 56 ys. To this union
5 children were born; Mary Ann OCT 1 1849, William Matthew MAR 8 1852- JAN 16
1898, Lavina Emily 1856, Louisa, Julia E. 1863, & Baily P.
He professed his hope in Jesus many years ago and was baptized into the
fellowship of Blooming Grove Baptist Church by Eld. C. Allen. He was later
ordained deacon and was always faithful and true. He always stood by his
pastor. He fell asleep at the home of his son in law, George Rawls, Wednesday
morning at 9 AM (JAN 15 1913) aged 88 years 2 months and 17 days.
He leaves to mourn 2 daughters, 11 grandchildren ( 6 of whom were pallbearers
) 6 great grandchildren, 3 Brothers, 2 Sisters and a large circle of Family
and Friends.
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Aug. 14, 1911
Thackeray
Hamilton
County
Allie Willis Myers
Illinois, USA
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Jun. 30, 2002
McLeansboro
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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Allie Willis Myers,90 of McLeansboro, died Sunday Afternoon, June 30th
2003 at the Hamilton Memorial Nursing Home. He was a member and deacon at the
Blooming Grove Missionary Baptist Church near McLeansboro.
Survivors included his wife, Imogene, 3 children; Larry(Ruth) of McLeansboro,
Judy(Ron) Thomas of McLeansboro, and David(Dina) of St. Louis Mo.;One
brother, Kenneth(Eula) of McLeansboro; several grandchildren, great
grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation services were held from 4-8 July 2nd at the Harre Funeral Home in
McLeansboro and Funeral was at 11 am July 3rd at the Blooming Grove
Missionary Baptist Church near McLeansboro. Interment was in the church
cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Oma Myers; sisters, Ethel
Myers & Inez Nation; brothers, Willard and Cecil; and one son, R. Dean
Myers
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Jan. 3, 1914
Hamilton
County
Elsie E. Myers
Illinois, USA
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Jan. 21, 1998
McLeansboro
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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Elsie E. Myers, 84, of McLeansboro, died at 10:25 p.m. on Wednesday,
January 21, 1998, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was a
housewife.
She was born on January 3, 1914, a daughter of Thomas Arch and Mary Emma
(Braden) Warren. On December 24, 1934, she married Cecil "Pete"
Myers, who preceded her in death in 1971. She was a member of Blooming Grove
Baptist Church, a member of Hamilton County Home Extension, Hamilton Memorial
Hospital Auxiliary and the VFW Ladies Auxilary #1671 in McLeansboro.
The funeral was at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 1998, at Blooming Grove
Baptist Church near McLeansboro. The Rev. John Lee Jr. and Rev. Gary Davenport
officiated. Burial was in Blooming Grove Cemetery near McLeansboro. Gholson
Funeral Home in McLeansboro was in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Myers is survived by two sons, Wendell Myers and wife Judith of
McLeansboro and Dennis Myers and wife Betty of Harrisburg; four
grandchildren, Dr. Teresa Myers and Murphysboro, Richard and Michael Myers,
both of Harrisburg, Brenda Endicott of McLeansboro; two brothers, Don Warren
of Mena, Arkansas, Max Warren of McLeansboro; two sisters, Edith Meagher of Bowling
Green, Kentucky, and Helen Ruth Johnson of McLeansboro; two
great-grandchildren, Maci and Derek Endicott; one step-grandchild, Jayne
Ballantyne.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, three
brothers, and one infant sister.
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Feb. 5, 1916
Belle Prairie
City
Mrs. Eula Myers
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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Jul. 30, 2004
McLeansboro
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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Mrs. Eula Myers, 88, of McLeansboro died at 4 p.m. Friday at Hamilton
Memorial Nursing Center in McLeansboro.
She was a homemaker and housewife.
She was born in Hamilton County on Feb. 5, 1916, to William and Maude
(O’Neal) Millenbine. She married Kenneth Myers on Jan. 6. 1940 and had 64
years of marriage. He survives in McLeansboro.
Funeral services were 1pm Monday at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.
Rev. Ken Cook and Rev. Robert Sefried will officiate.
Visitation were from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Gholson Funeral Home. Burial
was in Blooming Grove Cemetery near McLeansboro.
Survivors include; grandchildren, Andy and wife, Jamie Ellis of Shilo, Jody
and wife, Amanda Ellis of McLeansboro, Mrs. Jerrie Nice of McLeansboro, Mrs.
Terrie and husband, Rod Irvin of McLeansboro, Mrs. Christie and husband, Jeff
Stover of Mt. Vernon; sisters, Mrs. Irma Hook of Dahlgren, Mrs. Betty Henson
of McLeansboro,and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Darlene Ellis and by
one brother, Ray Millenbine.
For further information call Gholson
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Aug. 8, 1875
Hamilton
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John Andrew Myers
Illinois, USA
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Oct. 30, 1958
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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Son of Jacob P. and Sarah M. Myers, who are buried at New Hope. Was the
youngest of 11 children. He married Oma Smithpeters on November 14, 1897.
Father of Cecil("Pete"), Kenneth, Allie Myers, Inez Nation,
Willard, and Ethel Myers. When he passed away, he Was the oldest living
Member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where he and his wife professed
their faith in Christ in 1902. Willard and Ethel are buried at New Hope and
the rest of his children are buried at Blooming Grove Back to
cemetery
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Sep. 3, 1917
Thackeray
Hamilton
County
Kenneth Carl Myers
Illinois, USA
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May 9, 2005
McLeansboro
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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87 year old McLeansboro resident, Kenneth Carl Myers, died at 6:25
p.m. Sunday, May 8th at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Along with
his brothers, he owned and operated Myers Lime Company until his retirement.
He was a long time member of McLeansboro First General Baptist Church.
Survivors include six grandchildren; Andy Ellis of Shilo, Il., Jody Ellis,
Jerri Nice and Terrie Irvin of McLeansboro and Christie Stover of Abilene,
Kansas, ten great-grandchildren, and four sisters-in-law, Erma Hook of
Dahlgren, Betty Henson, Delilah Millenbine and Imogene Myers, all of
McLeansboro.
Funeral services for Kenneth C. Myers were 11 a.m. Thursday, May 12, at the
McLeansboro First General Baptist Church with burial in Blooming Grove
Cemetery near McLeansboro.
Visitation was from 6 til 9 Wednesday evening, May 11 at the Gholson Funeral
Home in McLeansboro and then 10 a.m. until the time of service Thursday at
the church. The Gholson Funeral Home of McLeansboro is in charge of all the
arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew "Andy" & Oma
Myers, 3 brothers Cecil "Pete" Myers, Willie Myers, and Allie W.
Myers ; and 2 sisters, Inez Nation & Ethel Myers
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1880
Hamilton
County
Oma SMITHPETERS Myers
Illinois, USA
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1960
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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 Oma SMITHPETERS Myers Daughter of William and Clarinda
Smithpeters. Wife of John Andrew Myers mother of Cecil, Inez, Allie, Kenneth,
Ethel, and Willard. She married John Andrew "Andy" Myers on
November 14 1897. She and her husband professed their faith in Christ in 1902
at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, southeast of Thackeray. She was
the oldest living member when she passed away.
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Mar. 4, 1937
McLeansboro
Hamilton
County
Dean Myers
Illinois, USA
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Mar. 12, 2000
Mount Vernon (Jefferson County)
Jefferson County
Illinois, USA
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Dean Myers, 63, of McLeansboro, died at 3:48 p.m. on Sunday, March 12,
2000, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon after a short battle with
leukemia.
He was a farmer and an auctioneer and retired after 35 years as a rural mail
carrier.
He was born March 4, 1937 in Hamilton County, a son of Allie and Imogene
Myers. They survived
He was a member of the Blooming Grove Baptist Church near McLeansboro where
he professed in faith in Christ at age 12.
He was also a member of Illinois Auctioneer's Association and Hamilton County
Ageless Iron Tractor Club.
Surviving are his parents, Allie and Imogene Myers of McLeansboro, two
daughters, Mary Kathlene Floyd and Constance Lee Nalley, both of McLeansboro;
a sister, Judy Thomas of McLeansboro; two brothers, Larry of McLeansboro and
David of Baldwin, Missouri; three step-grandson; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at Harre
Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Rev. Robert Sefried officiated. Visitation was
from 4-8 March 14th at the Funeral Home. Burial was in Blooming Grove
Cemetery near McLeansboro.
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Birth:
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Nov. 15, 1910
McLeansboro
Mildred R. Neal
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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Feb. 15, 2000
McLeansboro
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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Mildred R. Neal, 89, of McLeansboro died Tuesday, February 15, 2000,
at the Hamilton Memorial Hospital.
She was an elementary school teacher for 45 years, having taught at
McLeansboro West Side School until her retirement.
She was born on November 15, 1910, in Hamilton County Illinois to James and
Myrtle (Daily) Rawls. On June 5, 1976 she married Taylor Neal and he
survives.
She was a member of Blooming Grove Baptist Church since 1928 and was active
in local civic affairs.
Surviving are her husband, Taylor Neal; a stepson, Fred Neal and wife Luan of
Birmingham, Alabama; step-grandchildren; and step-great-grandchildren. 2
Sisters; Imogene Myers and husband Allie of McLeansboro, and Elizabeth Honig
of Nashville TN.
Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 18, 2000 at Blooming
Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Robert Sefried and Rev. Gary Davenport officiated.
Burial was in the Blooming Grove Cemetery near McLeansboro.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Stanley and Joe
Douglas Rawls, and one sister, Ruth Jackson.
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Feb. 27,
1848
George Rawls
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Nov. 15, 1921
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George Rawls was born, in Hamilton County, Illinois, February 27, 1846 and
departed this life at his home near Dahlgren Nov. 15, 1921. aged years, 9
months and 12 days.
He was united in marriage with Mary Ann Maulding on Nov. 26, l872 and to this
union was born four children: Emma, who died in infancy, Anna who departed
this life J. E. and J. P. Rawls both of near McLeansboro still survive him.
After his marriage he and his wife located on a farm near Dahlgren where they
have spent their entire life.
He professed faith in Christ when a young man and united with Burnt Hill Baptist
Church. In this church he was ordained a deacon and he served as clerk for a
number of years. When this church disbanded he moved his membership to
Blooming Grove where he remained until death claimed him. He was a devoted
Christian and remained loyal to his church to the last. George was an
industrious and energetic citizen and was found on the side of the right
He was a devoted husband, a kind father, a good neighbor and will be greatly
missed by his family and friends. He leaves to mourn their loss a devoted
wife, two sons, two brothers, four sisters and a host of relatives and
friends.
Funeral services were held at Blooming Grove November 17, conducted by Elds.
J. H Allen, John Maulding & C.W. Maulding
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Oct. 1, 1849
Delafield
Hamilton County
Mary Ann Maulding
Illinois, USA
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Nov. 15, 1930
McLeansboro
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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Mary Ann Maulding, Daughter of Presley and Elizabeth (Echols) Maulding
was born near Delafield, ILL OCT-1-1849 and departed this life at the home of
her son, Joseph E. Rawls in McLeansboro NOV-15-1930
In the year 1873 she was united in marriage with George Rawls. They settled
in the community known as Burnt Hill in Dahlgren Township, where these two
hardy people spent practically their entire life. Her husband departed this
life NOV-15-1921, exactly nine years before her. To the above were born 4
children; Emily, who died in infancy; Anna, died at the age of 20; J.E.
Rawls; and J.P. Rawls both survive.
She professed her faith in Christ at a very early age and united with
Blooming Gro ve Baptist Church where she remained a member these many years.
She was a devoted mother, a true companion, and a good christian. She has
left to her sons the inheritance of a strong character which is to be highly
appreciated. She also leaves many realtives and friends who mourn her going.
Funeral services were held at Blooming Grove Church NOV-16-1930. Eld. J.H.
Aleen assisted by Eld. John B. and C.W. Maulding. The Blooming Grove choir
rendered beautiful music also the McLeansboro Quartet which was much
appreciated by the family. Interment was in the Blooming Grove Cemetery.
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Jul. 4, 1907
McLeansboro
Alberta Tennyson
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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Sep. 29, 2004
McLeansboro
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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Alberta Tennyson, 97, of McLeansboro died 7:02 a.m. Sept. 29, 2004, at
her residence.
She was a homemaker and former school teacher.
Mrs. Tennyson was born July 4, 1907, in McLeansboro to Albert and Mabel
(Todd) Mitchell. She married Everett Tennyson Dec. 23, 1938, in McLeansboro;
he died April 4, 1996.
Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Friday Oct. 2 at Blooming Grove Baptist
Church near McLeansboro. The Rev. Leland Widick officiated. Burial followed
at Blooming Grove Cemetery near McLeansboro.
visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Thurs Oct 1 at Harre Funeral Home in
McLeansboro and from noon until the funeral time Friday at Blooming Grove
Baptist Church near McLeansboro.
Mrs. Tennyson is survived by a son, Everett Ray Tennyson and wife Jacquelyn
of Custer Park; a daughter, Barbara Ann Barbish of McLeansboro; four
grandchildren, Brenda Harper of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Pamela Tennyson of Columbus,
Ohio, Cindy Sporleder and husband Anthony of Mendota and Sonja Rose and
husband Danny of Springerton; seven great-grandchildren; three
great-great-grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, Lester St. Clair of Dallas,
Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter and a
sister.
Mrs. Tennyson was a member of Blooming Grove Baptist Church in McLeansboro
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Jun. 2, 1913
Delafield
Madeline Tolley
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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Oct. 14, 2004
Evansville
Vanderburgh County
Indiana, USA
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 Madeline Tolley, 91, of McLeansboro died 1:09 a.m. Oct.
14, 2004, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.
She worked several years at the former Decatur Garment Co. in McLeansboro and
also worked as a sales clerk.
Mrs. Tolley was born June 2, 1913, in Delafield to Marshall E. and Della
Mattie (Yoder) Cross. She married the Rev. Elvis W. Tolley Dec. 9, 1930; he
died in 1963.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 17 at Delafield Missionary
Baptist Church. The Revs. John Lee Jr. and Robert Deitz Officiated. Burial
followed at Blooming Grove Cemetery near McLeansboro. The body lied in state
at the church from 1:30 p.m. until the service.
visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct 16th at Gholson Funeral Home in
McLeansboro.
Mrs. Tolley is survived by a son, Ronald Tolley and wife Sue of Hinesville,
Ga.; three granddaughters, Lora Peppard and husband Jonathan of Johnson City,
N.Y., Julia LeSage and husband Garrett of Boston, Mass., and Rachel Wood and
husband Lyle of Johnson City, Tenn; and brothers and sisters Merville Cross
of Waterloo, Iowa, Ellis Cross of Waterloo, Iowa, Charles Cross of Waterloo,
Iowa, Harold E. Cross of McLeansboro, Louella Bergmier of Angola, Ind.,
Maxine Carr of Waterloo, Iowa, Georgia Nickerson of Richmond, Va., and
Shirley Merritt of Lobi, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Eugene
Cross; and an infant brother, Ivan Cross.
Mrs. Tolley was a member of Delafield Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Delafield Baptist Church and will be accepted at the
funeral home.
For information you may contact Gholson Funeral Home at 643-2321.
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Jun. 23, 1916
Danville
Vermilion
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Maxine M. Tolley
Illinois, USA
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Jul. 16, 2006
Urbana
Champaign County
Illinois, USA
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 Maxine M. Tolley, 90, of Urbana and formerly of
McLeansboro died 5:10 a.m. July 16, 2006, at Champaign County Nursing Home in
Urbana.
She worked many years as a garment finisher at the former Elder Manufacturing
Co. in McLeansboro.
Mrs. Tolley was born June 23, 1916, in Danville to Herman and Hazel (Black)
Schwartz. She married Omer Ralph Tolley in 1933 in Mt. Vernon; he preceded
her in death.
Funeral services were held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday July 18 at Gholson Funeral Home
in McLeansboro. The Rev. John Lee Jr. will officiate. Burial will follow at
Blooming Grove Cemetery near McLeansboro.
Visitation was after 1 p.m. Tuesday July 18 until the service time at Gholson
Funeral Home in McLeansboro.
Mrs. Tolley is survived by two sons, Larry Tolley and wife Carol of St.
Joseph and Eddie Tolley and wife Rethea of Sidney; a daughter, Kathryn Byrd
and husband John of Val Rico, Fla.; a daughter-in-law, Shirley Tolley of
Milan; a sister, Doris Newful of Michigan City, Ind.; several nieces and
nephews; 10 grandchildren, Roxanne Tolley, Randy Tolley, Rodney Tolley,
Michael Tolley, Steven Tolley, Tammy Wurl, Richard Tolley, Kathryn Tolley,
Rick McDade and Cheryle Byrd; 17 great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Randall Tolley;
two brothers, Dean Bruce and Hubert "Bud" Bruce Jr.; two sisters,
Mary Ellen Koczur and Betty Bibb; and a brother-in-law, George Newful.
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Jun. 21, 1950
McLeansboro
Hamilton
County
Janet Sue (Allen) Walker
Illinois, USA
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Jun. 8, 2004
McLeansboro
Hamilton County
Illinois, USA
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Janet Sue (Allen) Walker
53-year-old McLeansboro resident, Janet Sue Walker died at 6:55 Tuesday evening,
June 8, at her home in McLeansboro. She was an active member of Blooming
Grove Missionary Baptist Church near McLeansboro and the leader of many youth
ministries at the church.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin of McLeansboro; a daughter, Marva Webb
of McLeansboro; one sister, Nancy Prather of McLeansboro; two brothers, Gene
Allen of McLeansboro and Jerry Allen of Effingham, IL, one grandson and one
granddaughter.
She was Preceeded in death by her parents, Ruth and Cecil Allen
Funeral services for Janet Sue Walker were at 11 a.m. Friday June 11th at the
Blooming Grove Baptist Church with burial at the Blooming Grove Cemtery.
Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday morning from 9 until the
time of service at the Blooming Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
The Harre Funeral Home of McLeansboro is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Lake Sallateeska
Baptist Camp and will be accepted at the Harre Funeral Home.
In Memory of Janet Walker
c/o Harre Funeral Home
310 W. Randolph St.
McLeansboro Illinois
62859
618-643-2011
Remember me with sunshine, laughter, joy, and song.
No tears please, for I’m with Jesus now, where I belong.
Although my stay here with you, was oh so brief,
Giving up my earthly form was such a relief.
Throughout my short life I’ve received so much,
Everyone’s love and tenderness in each soft touch.
As you remember me in the coming days,
Remember that I loved you all in very special ways.
I’m laughing with the angels now,
and I hope you will laugh too,
Because from here in God’s Kingdom,
the world is a beautiful view
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Val Webb
McLEANSBORO - Val G. Webb, 77, of McLeansboro died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday,
Oct. 31, 2006, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville,
Ind.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Harre Funeral Home in
McLeansboro. Interment will follow at Blooming Grove
Cemetery near McLeansboro
with the Rev. Russell McNalty officiating. Graveside military rites will be
accorded by American Legion Post 106 of McLeansboro.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Hospital, the
American Lung Association or the National Kidney Foundation and will be
accepted at the funeral home.
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