Obituaries Pike County IL -- B -- PAULINE G. (HOOVER) BARBEE , 75, of Hannibal, died April 8, 1997, at Willow Care Center in Hannibal. Funeral services for Mrs. Barbee were at 1 pm Fri. at James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal, MO, Pastor Harold Maple officiated. Burial was at Miller Cemetery in Atlas. Mrs. Barbee was born April 12, 1921, in Thomas, OK, to Gilbert and Martha Jane Arnett Hoover. She married Hurley Calhoun in 1937 in Louisiana. He preceded her in death. She later married Thomas R. Barbee, Dec. 29, 1967 in Hannibal. He survives. Other survivors include 5 daughters, Barbara Martin of Hull, Shirley Shaw of Hannibal, Lois Roan of Louisiana, Juanita Rush of Hannibal, and Karen Glasscock of Hannibal; 1 son, John Calhoun of Hannibal, 1 stepson, Bill Calhoun of Hartford; 2 sisters, May Myers of Pittsfield and Genevieve Gwartney of Rockport; 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Mrs. Barbee had formerly worked at C. L. Downing Company in Hannibal. She was a retired LPN working at Pike County Hospital and Rock Hill Nursing Home in Hannibal. ELIZABETH MARY (LOVITT) BARBER , 83, of Pleasant Hill died Sun., May 8, 1994, at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry, IL. She was a member of the former Sny Church of God. Born July 18, 1910, near Pleasant Hill she was a daughter of John and Arminta Foster Lovitt. She married Homer W. Barber Oct. 15, 1927, in Pleasant Hill. He preceded her in death Oct. 28, 1984. Survivors include 1 son, Russell Barber of Louisiana, MO, 2 daughters, Audrey Reeder of Pleasant Hill and Carmen Tighe of Kiowa, CO; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm May 11 at the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. The funeral will be conducted Thurs., May 12, 1994 at 2 pm at Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. Alvin Young will officiate the service. Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery at Atlas. Memorials may be made to Miller Cemetery. GEORGE BARBER , 86, of Jacksonville died Monday, afternoon, June 2, 1997 at Passavant Area Hospital. Born July 4, 1910 in Jacksonville, he was a son of True and Sarah Byrd Barber. He married Eva M. Manker on March 27, 1932 in Pittsfield. She died May 22, 1995. He is survived by 1 son, Jimmie (Dolores) Barber of Jacksonville; 1 sister, Mable Watters of Pleasant Plains; 4 step-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 1 brother, Raynard Barber, and 1 sister, Frances Twyford. Mr. Barber was a lifelong farmer, farming in Pittsfield before returning to Jacksonville, where he farmed south of town until his retirement in 1976. He participated in the "Farmer's Markets" and was an avid gardener. He had been a member of the Moose Lodge since 1954 and was a member of the Morgan County Farm Bureau. Funeral services will be at 10 am Thurs., June 5, at Williamson Funeral Home with burial in Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield. Friends may call after noon, Wed., at the funeral home where the family will meet friends from 6-8. Memorials are to the donor's choice. Contributed by Kathy Robinson HOMER W. BARBER , 84, of Pleasant Hill, died at 11:38 am Sunday, October 28, 1984, in Owen Care Center in Pittsfield following a six month illness. Mr. Barber was born near Nebo, July 17, 1900, a son of William S. and Martha Hornaday Barber. He married Elizabeth Lovitt, Oct. 15, 1927, at Pleasant Hill. She survives. Mr. Barber attended the Church of God. Surviving are a son, Russell of Louisiana, MO, 2 daughters, Mrs. Guy (Audrey) Reeder of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Roger (Carmen) Tighe of Colorado Springs, CO, 2 sisters, Mrs. Lula Adcox of Pittsfield and Mrs. Velda Keough of South Jordan, UT; 4 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Services were conducted at 2 pm Tues. in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home at Pleasant Hill by the Rev. Edwin Hampton. Burial was in the Miller Cemetery at Atlas. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Rescue More in 84 Fund of the Pleasant Hill volunteer fire dept. Contributd by Kathy Robinson MABEL (GRIMSLEY) BARBER , 89, East Moline, died Friday, May 23, 2008 at Aspen Health and Rehab, Silvis. Private family services will be held at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Burial is in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Mabel Grimsley was born April 29, 1919 in Rockport, IL, the daughter of William and Bertha Kieth Grimsley. She married William Barber in Louisiana, Mo. He preceded her in death. Mabel had worked in home health care for many years. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, East Moline. Survivors include her children and spouses: Carole and Hurley Sutton, East Moline; Guy and Brenda Barber, Silvis, and Jim and Janet Barber, Mechanicsville, Iowa; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and a sister Lucille Ward, Rushville. Contributed by Billie Browning - "Pike Press" MERLE S. BARBER , 88, of Pittsfield, a former bank examiner for the State of IL, died at 5:39 pm Tues, Oct. 5, 1982, at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry. Mr. Barber was born June 6, 1894 in Pittsfield, a son of Charles Austin and Minnie Shaw Barber. He married Velma Loveless April 16, 1921 in Bloomington. She died in Sept. 1968. He was the oldest member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. He was a veteran of WW I and served in the 309th Field Artillary. Although primarily a bank examiner, he had also worked as an assistant cashier at the First National Bank of Pittsfield. He was a partner in Barber Bros. Insurance, an office clerk for M. D. King Milling Co, and was elected for a 2 year term as treasurer of Pike County. Mr. Barber was a long time supporter of the Republican Party. He was a 63 year member of Pittsfield Lodge 790, AF & AM, a Past Excellent High Priest of Union Chapter 10, R.A.M., and a Past Commander of Ascalon Commandery 49, K.T. He twice served as Commander of Pittsfield American Legion Post 152. Merle and Velma served as managers of the Pittsfield Community Club for 2 years. He was also a charter member of the Pittsfield Rotary Club. Surviving are 2 sons: Merle Shaw Jr. of Pittsfield and Charles H. of Galesburg; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Velma, a son Byron, and 2 brothers, Harry T. and Charles A. II. Masonic services were held Thurs, Oct. 7 at 7:30 pm and the funeral service was at 1 pm Fri. at the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ officiated by the Rev. Roger Jenks. Burial was in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Lummis Funeral Home. Contributed by Kathy Robinson RAYMOND BRYAN BARBER , passed away Mon. afternoon, April 13, 1964 at Couch Nursing Home in Pittsfield, IL where he had been a patient for several months. The son of William and Martha Hornady Barber was born Dec. 1, 1898 near Nebo, IL. He made his profession of faith and was baptized in the Church of Christ. Mr. Barber was employed by Stark Nurseries for many years. He retired in 1962. Surviving relatives include 3 brothers: Howard and Willie, both of Louisiana, MO, Homer Barber of Rockport, IL; 4 sisters, Mrs. W. T. (Olive) Watts of Hannibal, MO; Mrs. Eugene (Irene) Shackleford of White Hall, IL; Mrs. Custer (Velda) Keough of Kellogg, ID; and Mrs. B. L. (Lula) Adcox of Pleasant Hill, with whom he made his home, a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery, Ward Funeral Home in charge. Contributed by Kathy Robinson ANNABELLE BARGER , 80, recently moved to Griggsville, IL from McHenry, IL died Jan. 3, 2007, at the Blessing Hospital, Quincy, IL. She was born on March 12, 1926, in Gilbert, AR, the daughter of Harold E. and Hilda Jordan Sanderson. She was a waitress and a homemaker. Annabelle was a member of the First United Methodist Church of McHenry, IL. Annabelle is survived by 2 daughters: Donna Jensen of Wonder Lake, IL and Anita Ambrose of Monroe, WI, as well as 4 sons: Stephen (Debra) Ormond of Artisia, N.M., David (Suzanne) Barger of Johnsburg, IL, Thomas (Susan) Barger of Pittsfield, IL, and Rick Barger of Griggsville, IL. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. Annabelle was preceded in death by her mother, Hilda Sanderson, her father and step-mother Harold and Clara Sanderson of Pittsfield, IL, and her husband Donald Barger of McHenry, IL. Local visitation for Mrs. Barger will be held on Fri., Jan. 5, 2007, from 4-7 pm at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL, where a Memorial Service will be held at 7 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Sun., Jan. 7, 2007, at the McHenry First United Methodist Church in McHenry, Illinois, with the Rev. Gary Waters officiating. A visitation will also be held on Sat., January 6, 2007, at the Colonial Funeral Chapel from 4 to 7 pm in McHenry, Illinois. Entombment will be at the Woodlawn Cemetery in McHenry, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the McHenry First United Methodist Church or to Cancer Research. GILBERT GORDON BARKER , 65, of Payson, died Tues., July 2, 2002, in Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born Feb. 19, 1937 in Pike County to James and Clarissa Gray Barker. He married Joyce Schreacke on May 7, 1960 in Quincy. She survives. Mr. Barker was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was a 1955 graduate of Seymour High School in Payson. He served his country in the Army during the Korean War. Mr. Barker was a grain and livestock farmer in Payson-Plainville area for 40 years and was employed as a maintenance foreman for the Illinois Department of Transportation for 30 years retiring in 1997. Mr. Barker was a member of the Adams County Board for 25 years. He was also a member of Payson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2061. Survivors in addition to his wife are 2 sons, Greg G. Barker (wife Linda) of Baylis, and Jeff A. Barker (wife Dawn) of Barry; 4 grandchildren, April Barker of Baylis and Chanse Barker, JoDee Barker and Regan Barker, all of Barry; and a brother, Gary Barker (wife Jackie) of Pittsfield. Mr. Barker was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Lynn Riley Barker; and a brother, Kermit Barker. Funeral services were held Sat. in the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home in Quincy and in St. Anthony Catholic Church with the Rev. Adrian Fischer officiating. Burial with military honors by the Payson VFW Post 2061 were in Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or St. Anthony Catholic Church. ROY L. BARKER , 77, of rural Baylis, a grain and livestock farmer for many years, died at 7:50 am Sun., April 15, 1990 in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Mr. Barker was born Jan. 30, 1913 in Buckhorn Township, Brown County, a son of John and Sophia Deeder Barker. He married Celia Elizabeth Splain April 24, 1947, in Detroit, IL. She died Oct. 7, 1983. An Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Barker was a member of Griggsville Post 1040 of the American Legion. He was also a member of the AFL-CIO, the Prairie Farmers and the Baylis Saddle Club. Survivors include a son, Stanley of Baylis, 2 sisters, Vivian Owens of Florence and Marjorie Butler of Ramah, CO; and nieces and nephews. He also was preceded in death by a brother, Jack, and a sister Pauline Bennet. Services will be conducted at 2 pm Wed. in the Skinner Funeral Home in Griggsville by the Rev. Thomas Hill. Burial, with military rites by the Griggsville American Legion Post will be in Baylis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm Tues. in the Funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Pike County Hospice Unit or to the charity or organization of the donor's choice. Contributed by Kathy Robinson GOLDEN MAY BARNARD , 87, of Quincy, died at 10:35 pm Tues, Feb. 21, 2006 in Blessing Hospital. She was born July 21, 1918 in Pleasant Vale Township of Pike County, a daughter of Alfred C. and Elcy Hathaway McNary. On Feb. 17, 1941, she married Dennis Sylvester Barnard in Hannibal. He died Nov. 26, 1971. In her younger years, Golden spent much of her time working and caring for others, which included house cleaning and baby sitting. As a home maker and wife, her duties expanded and she learned to be a good cook and a wonderful mother. She was always ready to mend your old clothes, your skinned knee or your broken heart. If you needed a friend, a smile, a pat on the back or just a good listener, Golden was always there are ready to make your life a little better. In her later years, before becoming ill, Golden enjoyed her daily TV shows, reading, working puzzles, bingo and caring for her cat, Mimi. And, then in the last few months when faced with injuries and illnesses that were just too much to overcome, the Lord in his mercy called her home. Survivors include her son, Alfred of Quincy; a daughter, Barbara of Sutter; a sister, Iva Kurtz of Barry; grandchildren, great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Golden was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Lee Hurley; a son, Ronald Wayne Barnard and sisters, Eliza Kurtz and Ella Rife. Services were conducted at 10 am Fri. in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home by the Rev. Timothy White. Burial was in Quincy Memorial Park. Visitation was from 9-10 before services. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Contributed by Kathy Robinson BRYON BARND , 81, of Pittsfield, died at 1:15 pm Sat., June 20, 1987 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Mr. Barnd was born in Martinsburg Township Sept. 30, 1905, the son of Albert and Elfiel Miller Barnd. He married Marie Ervin Nov. 30, 1930 in Pittsfield. She survives. Mr. Barnd was a retired farmer. He was a member of Pittsfield Christian Church, Pleasant Hill Masonic Lodge 565 and Quincy Consistory. Services were conducted at 2 pm Tues. in Lummis-Bennett Funeral Home in Pittsfield by the Rev. Michael Dixon. Burial was in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. Contributed by Kathy Robinson MARIE (ERVIN) BARND , 79, formerly of Pittsfield, died at 12:15 am Thurs., Oct. 20, 1988 in the Barry Community Care Center where she lived. Mrs. Barnd was born Jan. 7, 1909 in Pittsfield, a daughter of Gilbert and Mary Chappel Ervin. She married Byron Barnd on Nov. 30, 1930 in Pittsfield, IL. He died in 1987. Mrs. Barnd was a member of the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. Survivors include a brother, Delbert Ervin of Pittsfield and a sister, Ethel Harris of Allen Park, Michigan. Mrs. Barnd also was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Services will be conducted at ? pm Sat. in the Lummis-Bennett Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm Fri. in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church. Contributed by Kathy Robinson HARRIET ELNORE BARNER , (nee Meserve), 82, died Fri., March 28, 2003, in Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Festus, MO. She had resided in the Festus Nursing Center about 2 years, but her longtime home since 1957 had been Fenton, near St. Louis. She was born in Pittsfield, Nov. 15, 1920 to Harry A. and Mildred Sittler Meserve. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1938 and Moberly Junior College, Moberly, MO in 1940. She was a teacher in Hartsburg, MO when she married Leo Barner August 5, 1941. She was a teacher in the Northwest R-1 District, House Springs, MO. She was a member of the Eastern Star in Ashland, MO and the American Legion Auxiliary in Hartsburg for more than 50 years. She was a member of St. Martin United Church of Christ in High Ridge. She was very active in the lady's organizations of the Lions Club during the years before and after her husband was elected governor of the St. Louis area district of the Lions Club in 1973. Barner was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, John Alden Meserve; 3 sisters, Carolyn Shinn, Marjorie Watson, and Mary Lou Cory. Her sister Marjorie Meserve Watson, lived most of her life in Pittsfield and her sister, Mary Lou Meserve Cory, lived in Quincy. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Garrison of Rockport, TX; 3 sons, Stephen of Arnold, MO; Mitchell of Festus and Michael of Fenton; 6 grandchildren, Spencer and Paul Garrison, Brian Barner (Theresa), Bradley Barner, Lauren Smith (Scott) and Michael A. Barner. Services were held March 31, 2003 at Cedar Hill, MO with interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be sent to St. Martin United Church of Christ, PO Box 1037, High Ridge, MO 63049 for the Elevator Fund. ALTA L. (NEWMAN) BASCHEN , 95, of St. Peters, died Sat., May 25, 2002 at Fountain Blue Nursing Center. She was born in Pleasant Hill. She was the wife of the late Howard K. Baschen. She was the mother of Carol (the late Robert) Pettit and the late Ann Volmer, mother-in-law of Mel (Patricia) Volmer, grandmother of Vickie (Gary), Tracy, Brian (Dana), Penny (Dave), and Kristy (Jeffrey), great-grandmother of Jaime, Jodie, Kristin, Brandon and Aldan, aunt, cousin and friend. She was a registered nurse. Funeral services were held Tues., May 28, at Kutis Affton Chapel. Burial was in Grandview Cemetery in Hannibal, Mo. Memorials are suggested to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation FRED BASS , died at his home here Sun. afternoon, Nov. 12, 1944 at 1:00, after an illness of several months. Mr. Bass was born in Vermillion county, near Danville, IL, Nov. 8, 1863 and was 81 years and 4 days old at the time of his death. He was married to Miss Martha Anderson in 1888, and to this union 7 children were born. Mrs. Bass passed away in 1910. In 1921 he was married to Miss Maude Briscoe of Pleasant Hill. He lived in Vermillion county until 1907, when he moved with his family to the state of Colorado, where they lived for 7 years, then they moved to the state of Texas, where they spent 15 months, and in 1916 moved to Pleasant Hill, locating on the farm where Charles Hawkins now lives, south of town until a few years ago when Mr. and Mrs. Bass moved to Pleasant Hill. He had been a member of the Methodist Church for 61 years, and of the Masonic Lodge for the past 58 years. He followed the occupation of farming most of his life. After moving to this community he served as president of the board of education of Pleasant Hill Community High School District; mayor of the village of Pleasant Hill; Justice of the Peace and Township Supervisor. He was a member of the firm of Waugh and Bass, dealers in hardware and implements in Pleasant Hill for several years. Mr. Bass was a good citizen and his life was spent making the betterment of the communities in which he lived. Surviving are his widow; 5 daughters, Mrs. Claud Mattingly of Pueblo, CO; Mrs. Fred Trainer and Mrs. H. H. Lyons of Ordway, CO; Mrs. Gus Worker of Rocky Ford, CO; and Mrs. S. B. Brenton of Riverside, IL, 1 son, Lt. Colonel A. C. Bass is with the United States Army in the Phillipines. He also leaves 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill, Wed. afternoon Nov. 15, at 2 o'clock with Rev. W. D. Foster in charge, and Thurs. morning the body was taken to Armstrong for burial. MAUDE (BRISCOE) BASS , died in Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Mon, April 26 at 7:20 am where she had been a patient for the past several days. Her sudden death was a shock to relatives and friends as all previous reports as to her condition had been favorable. Maude Briscoe Bass, daughter of Edward W. and Clementine Briscoe, was born at Walnut Grove, near Springfield, MO on March 20, 1875 and was 79 years of age last March 20. She spent the early years of her life in Springfield. The family moved to Pleasant Hill in 1895, and since that time Pleasant Hill has been her hometown. She was graduated from Missouri Baptist Hospital Nurses School in 1900. After graduating she started her career as nurse in Beaumont, TX. For a number of years she was a nurse in Culver Military School at Culver, IN, and spent many years in her profession in various hospitals in St. Louis. She worked later as a private nurse. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill. She was married to Fred Bass in 1923, he preceded her in death. She was the last member of the Briscoe family. Her parents, a brother, and a sister, Mrs. W. H. Craigmiles preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 step-daughters, Mrs. Frances Worker, Mrs. Lucille Brenton, Mrs. Marie Lyon and Mrs. Ethel Mattingly all of Rocky Ford, CO, and a step-son, Colonel Arthur Bass of Anchorage, AK. Funeral services will be held in the Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill, Thurs. afternoon April 29 at 2 o'clock, with Rev. John Hoyt in charge. The remains will be taken to Armstrong, Illinois for burial Friday. PAULINE O. (RICHTER) BASS , 84, of Kampsville, died Fri, Nov. 28, 2003, in Pittsfield Manor. She was born Nov. 3, 1919 in Bellview to John and Lettie Curtis Richter. She married Wendell T. Bass Aug. 25, 1938 in Union, Mo. He died March 15, 1982. She married Basil Inskip Sept. 5, 1985, and he also preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Kampsville and later joined the Church of Christ in Boliver, TN. She and her husband Wendell owned and operated the Main Street Café in Hardin and she also worked at McCully's Restaurant in Kampsville, Wienke Grocery in Hardin and as a secretary for her brother at Richter Fertilizer in Kampsville. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, gardening, bingo and doing jigsaw puzzles. Survivors include 2 daughters, Mrs. Carol Yaeger of Pittsfield and Mrs. James (Joan) Cobb of Clinton; a stepdaughter, Shirley Husky, 1 son; Eugene (Bonnie) Bass of Franklin, NC and a stepson, LaVern Bass of Gallatin, TN; 1 brother, Marvin Richter of Kampsville; 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Cobb; 1 brother, Howard Richter; and a sister, Nellie Brangenberg. Funeral services were Mon, Dec. 1, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with burial at Richter Cemetery near Kampsville. Memorials are to the Altzheimer's Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Contributed by Kathy Robinson HELEN BATLEY , 91, of Pittsfield, IL passed away Saturday, November 13, 2010. Maxine was born September 10, 1919, near Milton, IL, the daughter of Lon and Lottie Carroll Heavner. She married Loren Clayton Batley of Winchester, IL on June 28, 1936. Loren preceded her in death February 2, 2000. Maxine and Loren began their marriage farming close to Winchester, IL. The family and farm operation were moved to Pike County near Time in 1950. In 1975 they retired from farming and moved to Pittsfield. In addition to helping with the farm and being a homemaker, Maxine was a waitress for several years at the Cardinal Inn in Pittsfield. Maxine’s affiliations included the Detroit United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Milton Christian Church and Pike County Home Extension. Her interests included traveling and spending many winters in Texas. She especially enjoyed bowling, mushrooming, growing flowers, joining friends for cards or bingo and getting together with family. She is survived by two daughters, ZoAnn Black of Alton, IL and Jeannie (David) Hoover of rural Pittsfield; five grandchildren: Christine (Jeff) Grabner of Alton, IL, Cathy (Jim) Odelehr, Golden Eagle, IL, Robert Loren (Bobby) Black of Alton, IL, Richard (DeeAnn) Hoover of rural Pearl, IL and Brian (Julie) Hoover of rural Pittsfield, IL. Ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Mayetta Hoover and Rosemary Heavner, two half-sisters, Dale Liehr McGlasson and Irene Ritter, one half-brother, Merle Dean Heavner and a son-in-law, Robert Black. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Dave Kelly and Bro. Jerry Edison officiating. Interment will be at the Smith Cemetery near Milton, IL. A meal will be served at the Detroit Town Hall following the service and everyone is invited. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 16, 2010 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the Smith Cemetery, Detroit United Methodist Church, Milton Christian Church, or the Eastside Health & Rehabilitation Center Patient Activity Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements. Contributed by Billie Browning LOREN BATLEY , 84, a lifelong Pittsfield area farmer, died Wed. Feb. 2, 2000, in the emergency room of Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Born May 14, 1915 near Bluffs in Scott County, he was the son of William Harvey and Lucy Christine Burns Batley. He married Helen Maxine Heavner June 28, 1936 in Milton, at her parents home and she survives. He graduated from Winchester High School and began farming in Scott County immediately after high school. In addition to farming Mr. Batley worked in a variety of other areas during his early years. This included work at a stave mill, helping to build the Illinois River levee, the laying of Route 106 between Winchester and White Hall, and the laying of the Panhandle Pipeline. In 1950, Mr. Batley moved his family to Pike County near the village of Time where he continued to farm through the 1970s. Mr. Batley was a supervisor for Hardin township and represented that area on the Pike County Board from 1963 to 1973. He enjoyed fishing, quail hunting and goose hunting and also boating and water skiing. Survivors include his wife, Maxine Batley of Pittsfield; 2 daughters, Zo Ann Black of Alton and Jeannie (David) Hoover of rural Pittsfield; 5 grandchildren Christine Black and Catherine Black Odelehr of Wood River, Robert Loren (Bobby) Black of Brighton, and Richard and Brian Hoover of rural Pittsfield; 5 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and good friends. He was preceded by a brother, Clark Batley and a sister Lela Eagle. Funeral services were at 11 am Sat. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Loren Everett Batley officiating. Burial was at Smith Cemetery in Milton. Memorials are suggested to the Pikeland School Foundation or donor's choice. Contributed by Kathy Robinson NORMAN DEAN BATLEY , 82, of Winchester, died Sept. 21, 2006, in Savannah, TN. Mr. Batley was born in Winchester Feb. 2, 1924 the oldest son to Clark and Grace Batley and spent most of his childhood in Scott County. He graduated from high school in Albia, IA in 1942. Mr. Batley then joined the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Nevada and was later transferred to the USS Missouri where he served for the majority of World War II. Mr. Batley was present for the signing of the unconditional surrender by Japan aboard the "Mighty Mo" that ended WW II. Mr. Batley returned to the states where he married F. Loveda Stinnett whom he had met in New York City while on leave from the Navy. The couple married in Corinth, MS Oct. 24, 1945. After completing his enlistment in the navy, Mr. Batley attended Western Illinois University in Macomb where he earned his degree in Industrial Arts Education. Mr. Batley began his teaching career in 1949 in the Camp Point school district and taught at Coatsburg, In 1954 Mr. Batley moved to Pleasant Hill where he set up the original Industrial Arts program and began teaching there that year. Mr. Batley taught at Pleasant Hill until his retirement from teaching in 1979. At the time of his retirement from teaching Mr. Batley was teaching the children of his original students. Mr. Batley then went to work as an engineer for Apex towing of St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Batley worked as an engineer for 10 years until his full time retirement in 1989. At that time Mr. and Mrs. Batley moved to Savannah. This was the area that Mrs. Batley had grown up in and they enjoyed purchasing and remodeling a home. Mr. Batley enjoyed getting reacquainted with family and friends from the south. Mr. and Mrs. Batley also enjoyed continuing his passion for woodworking and cabinet making. The Batleys traveled extensively and visited family in the Texas area throughout his retirement years. Mr. Batley also enjoyed the frequent trips back to Illinois to visit his children and grandchildren. Mr. Batley and his wife had 5 children: Brenda Batley Eich, of Washington, DC, Myra Batley Starkey (Tony) of Hopkinsville, KY, Twin daughters Elicia Batley Holbert (Gail) of Memphis, TN, Elaine Batley Collins(Larry) of Pittsfield and son Darrell Batley (Kathy Kelley Batley) of Lincoln. Mr. Batley had 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Expression of sympathy may be sent to: Mrs. Norman Batley 385 Walnut St. Savannah, TN 38372 moved to the state of Texas, where they FRANK BAUGH , 82, of Nebo, IL, died at 12:08 am, Fri., May 8, 1987, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, after a lengthy illness. He was a retired farmer, born in Mozier, son of the late William and Gertrude Freesmeyer Baugh. He married the former Mildred L. Howland Sept. 30, 1925, in Hardin and she survives. Also surviving are a son, Gene E. Baugh of Hartford, 2 daughters, Elnora Stone of Kinderhook, IL and Eunice Baugh of the home; 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Sat. at the Hanks Funeral Home in Pearl where services were conducted Sun., May 10, 1987, with the Rev. George Wheelock officiating. Burial was in Summit Grove Cemetery in Kampsville. The American Heart Association has been made a memorial. GEORGE PRESTON BOGART was born Sept. 6, 1824 in Roane County TN and departed this life March 15, 1916 at the home of his daughter Sarah Turnbeaugh near Ontario CA at the age of 91 years, 6 months and 9 days. At the age of 19 he moved with his parents to MO where he was married to Mary Elizabeth Hollis August 27, 1846. To this union were born 13 children, six of whom died in infancy. His wife died March 4, 1875. the oldest daughter Lucinda Ham died Dec. 5, 1868. Wm. L. Bogart the oldest son died July 27, 1896 at Tustin CA. The youngest daughter Elizabeth Holford died Jul. 27, 1897 at Tustin CA. He is survived by two sons and two daughters; Yandall Bogart and Sarah Turnbeaugh of Ontario CA, G.M. Bogard of Castle Rock WA and Mary Melton of Marietta CA. His descendants were 21 grandchildren, 60 great grandchildren and 6 GG Grandchildren. He was of a family of 13. He has three brothers living; Moses Bogart, Manzanas CA, Henry and E.L. of the state of WA; Two sisers; Jane Wilkinson, Nebo IL, Margaret Scranton, san Pedro CA, a sister Mrs. Sarah Turner having died March 10th, 5 days previous to him. He came to IL in 1856 and lived near Nebo until 1905 when he moved to Ontario CA to make his home with his children. He made his first visit to CA in 1888, having crossed the plains 17 times. He had been in failing health for a year and had not been able to leave the house since December and after nearly 3 months of patient suffering passed quietly away. While he never made an open confession he was a firm believer in the doctrine of foreordination, predestination and salvation by grace, believing there was a place appointed for him, trusting in him who doeth all things well. He was laid to rest in Fair Haven Cemetery, Santa Ana CA by the side of his sister Sarah Turner. Contributed by Kathy Robinson MARY C. BOGART - Died in Spring Creek, on Saturday March 4th, of typhoid pneumonia, after an illness of eight days, Mary C., wife of George P. Bogart, and sister of David Hollis, Esq., in her 46th year. The deceased for many years an earnest and consistent member of the Regular Baptist church, leaves a husband, six children and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. It will be seen she died on Saturday, and on the following Monday her brother, David Hollis, received the news that the oldest of the family, James H. Hollis, who had long been a resident of Texas, died there on the 30th of January last Contribured by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Pike Co. Democrat, Thurs. 9 Mar 1876] RITTY CATHERINE "NINA" (AUTERY) BOGART , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Autery, was born near Nebo IL March 18, 1855; died at Ontario CA. At the time of her death she was 82y 5months of age. She was married to Yandell Bogart April 16, 1871. To this union were born 5 daughters and a son. Surviving are Mrs. R.G. Gant of Compton CA, Mrs. Adam Harpole and Mrs. Walter Franklin of Ontario CA and Mrs. W.B. Hovis of Macleod, Alberta Canada, all present at the time oftheir mother's death. 20 Grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and two GG grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Bogart had resided in Ontario for 30 years, having gone there with her husband in 1906. Mr. Bogard died in Ontario in 1925. She had been a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for the past 45 years. BESSIE BRADBURY , 91, of Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield arid formerly of Perry, died Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at the Manor. She was born Oct. 27, 1917, in Pike County, a daughter of the late Samual S. and Lorena Manton Bradshaw. She married Francis Bradbury Aug. 27, 1938, in Chillicothe, MO, and he preceded her in death Oct. 18, 1989. She is survived by three sons, Richard (wife Dale) Bradbury of Sylvania, AL, Earl (wife Becky) Bradbury of Gaylesville, AL, and Ray (wife Reba) Bradbury of Henagar, AL; 11 grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Barb Suiter; a son, Charles Bradbury; a grandson, Robert Bradbury; five sisters, Mary Friday, Ethel Raper, Alice Moore, Rachael Musgrave, and Loretta Buchanan; and six brothers, Roscoe, George, Arthur, Tom, Walter and Clyde Bradshaw. Mrs. Bradbury was a 1935 graduate of Griggsville High School. She was employed for many years as a cook at various restaurants and institutions in and around Adams County. She loved to play bridge and was a member of Perry. Garden Club and the Perry American Legion Auxiliary. She attended Perry Presbyterian Church. Graveside services were Friday at Wilson Cemetery in Perry. Contributed by Billie Browning (Pike Express) MARIAN BRADBURY - Died: On Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock, in Flint Township, Marion, eldest son of Jothan and Jane Bradbury, aged 24. On Saturday morning, last Marion, in company with a younger brother left for Shelly Lake for a day's hunt. Late in the afternoon near Winegar Springs they proceeded to start home, and on getting in the wagon Marion reached for the lines when his gun partly slipped through a hole in the wagon-bed, and (it is supposed) in the attempt to pull it back it was discharged, the entire load striking him in the right arm near the shoulder and ranging up into the joint, tearing away the flesh, severing the leaders and arte­ries, and shattering the bones. It was done in an instant, and in the excitement they hurried on to the nearest house—Jim McHose—and there stopped, when Marion was helped into the house in a fainting condition, caused by the loss of blood, where all the aid and care was given to him that could be. His brother immediately started to Griggsville for a doctor. Upon the arrival of the doctor it was found that Marion, through the loss of blood, was entirely too weak to ad­mit of any opera ion, or even examination. Medicine was given to in­crease blood, but he could not keep them upon his stomach. So in this weak condition he remained, with only strength enough to shake hands and speak his last words with his many friends who called to see him Sunday found him no better and on Monday mortification set in, and on Tuesday morning about 8 o'clock, he passed away peacefully and hopefully. Marion was a young man of sterling, worth, respected and loved by all; the future before him was bright and promising, and he was looking forward with ardent joys when he would soon stand at the altar as a bridegroom. But God in his infinite mercy, knowing the happiness he was looking forward to here, saw fit that it all might be blasted in a twinkling of the eye, and as He had prepared him a Mansion in the skies, through his faith in Christ, and as it was now ready, He called him to come up higher to partake of heaven's happiness and joys, and wear a golden crown as a redeemed child of Christ. The sorrow of this entire community was manifested by the large number who attended his funeral at the Baptist church on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev C. R. Lathrop preached the discourse from the beautiful and encouraging Words found in Heb.11:10. and 13:14. After the funeral his remains were escorted to the Simpkin's grave yard, near Capt B. B. Hopkins by a large concourse of sympathizing friends and acquaintances. As we contemplate the life and death of this noble young man and Christian. the sentiment of grief is softened and hallowed with hope, and our hearts respond to the lines of the pious poet who sang : Contributed by Sandi Donaldson DOROTHY E. (ELLIS) BRANDT , 79, of No.16 Valleyview Road , died at 9:30 pm Sunday, September 8, at Passavant Hospital . She was born March 2, 1906, in Jacksonville , a daughter of Herman and Martha Toussaint Ellis. She married G. Truman Robinson, and he preceded her in death on January 1961. She married Ellis Brant on June 11, 1967, and he preceded her in death on June 21, 1983. Surviving are a son, David E. Robinson of Jacksonville ; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Martha) Grohne of Decatur; two stepsons, Richard E. Brant of Henry and Thomas O. Brant of Hawthorne Woods; eight grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, three great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Vern (Helen) Anderson of Jacksonville; and a cousin, Miss Elnore Stoldt of Jacksonville . Also preceding her in death were a brother and a sister. A member of the First Presbyterian Church, she graduated from Illinois College and received her master's degree from Northern Illinois University . She taught in Decatur, Clinton and Woodstock school districts. While in Woodstock , she was dean of girls. Later, she taught in the English department of Illinois College . She was a member of the Sorosis Literary Society in Jacksonville , the American Association of University Women and other professional organizations. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gillham-Buchanon Funeral Home with interment in Memorial Lawn cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday with family meeting friends from 7-9 at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Illinois College or First Presbyterian Church. Contributed by Kathy Robinson BEULAH (WILLIAMS) BROOKS , age 86, of Evansville, Indiana and formerly of Griggsville, Ill. died early Friday morning (June 17, 2005) at the Columbia Healthcare Center in Evansville, Indiana. She was born November 25, 1918 in Time, Ill. daughter of the late Charley R. and Nona Pearl Grable Williams. She married M. Lyndle Allen on November 2, 1937 and he preceded her in death January 4, 1962. She later married Ted Brooks on July 30, 1982 in Pittsfield, Ill. and he survives. Also surviving is two daughters, Zola Boston and husband Vic of Morganfield, Kentucky and Rose Black and husband Gary of Lena, Illinois; four grandchildren, Brian Jockisch and wife Lisa and Sonya Miller all of Pittsfield, Ill., Renee Cottrell of Meredosia, Ill., and Andy Black and wife Colleen of Round Lake, Ill.; seven great-grandchilden; and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband; and a brother Lyndle Williams. Mrs. Brooks was a past employee of Brown Shoe Company in Pittsfield, Ill. and a 23 year employee of Trio Manufacturing in Griggsville, Ill. Beulah also managed an apple orchard with her first husband east of Griggsville, Ill. She loved to sew and was well known for her sewing talents. She was a member of the Pittsfield Assembly of God Church and was a past member of the Rebekah Lodge in Griggsville, Ill. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday (June 20, 2005) at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Ill. Burial will be in the Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. Monday until the time of service at the Chapel TED BROOKS , 91, of Griggsville died Monday July 21, 2008, at the Eastside Healthcare in Pittsfield He was born Aug. 21, 1916 in Ripley County, Mo. to the late Jessie James and Laura Jane Borth Brooks. He married Nora Frances Whitwell May 30, 1937 in Southern Mo. and she preceded him in death June 12, 1970. He then married Beulah Williams Allen July 30, 1982 and she pre­ceded him in death July 17, 2005. He was preceded by his parents; wives; a son, James William Brooks; and a sister, Eula L. Brooks Fread. Surviving is a granddaughter, Mary Frances Brooks of Hudson, Wis. Mr. Brooks was a veteran of W.W. 11 serving in the U.S. Army and fought in the Battle of the Buldge. Following the war, he was employed as a welder for General Steel in Granite City, and later went on the road as an iron worker. Later he was employed by Caldwell Construction in Jacksonville and for three years at Chapin Machine & Welding until his retirement. Funeral services were held privately Wednesday, July 23, with burial in Waverly East Cemetery in Waverly. There was no visita­tion. Contributed by Billie Browning GARY BROTHERTON , 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brotherton, of north of Barry, died in Blessing hospital, Quincy Tuesday morning at 5:50 of head injuries received Monday evening. He was brought to the hospital Monday evening suffering from injuries he received when he fell from a horse Monday afternoon on the George Hudelson farm in Beverly township. A coroner's jury, which met at Blessing hospital Tuesday afternoon returned a verdict that Gary came to his death as a result a fractured skull sustained when he fell from the horse. Gary, the son of Harry and Glenna Wilson Brotherton, was born in Griggsville July 15, 1930. Surviving are the parents, three brothers, John and Richard, in home, and Max, who is enroute home with a discharge from the armed forces; a sister, Mrs. Arthur Newman of Quincy; his grandparents, J. F. Brotherton, of Kahoka, Missouri, and Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson of Griggsville, and great-grandfather, J. H. Bowering, also of this city. Funeral services will be held the Methodist church in Beverly at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Submitted by Delaine Donaldson from the Independent Press 26 Griggsville IL September 1945 LOWELL H. BUFFINGTON , of Baylis, 21 years old in April, is Baylis' first casualty of the war. He died June 20 in the North African area from wounds received in action, according to a message received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Buffington. One of the last letters received from Lowell is believed to have been written after he was wounded but was so heavily censored that little could be made of it. It is thought that the censored portion may have contained details of the action in which he was wounded. In the July 14 issue of The Republican appeared a story of the happy reunion Lowell and his best friend, Pfc. Ernest F. Howell of Baylis had had in Africa. Lowell's parents and Ernest's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Howell, had received letters from both boys, telling of the meeting. Lowell wrote: "Thank God, I met up with my best friend (Ernest) and was with him four days. Were we ever tickled to be together again! We might get to see each other pretty often. It would sure be nice." And Ernest wrote his mother: "Well, I have a little news this time. I saw Lowell Buffington tonight. He just left. Boy, was I glad to see him! He is just over the hill from me; got here today. He said to tell you hello!" Lowell, son of William and Ethel Buffington, was born near Kingston, Adams county, in April 1922. He received his grade school education in the country schools near his home and in the Barry elementary school, and also attended Barry high school. He entered the service of his country in December, 1942, and had his training at Scott Field. He was never home after entering the service, and was sent overseas to the North African war zone about two months after his training was completed. He leaves his parents and four sisters and four brothers, Rachel, Lily, Joe, Nola, Wilma and Donald at home, Bryan of Hadley, and Perry who is also in the armed forces and stationed in Iceland. One sister, Blanche, preceded him in death. Lowell's body will be interred in Africa until after the war, and will then be sent home. Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Pike Co Republican, Pittsfield, 4 Aug 1943] (I remember a tiny cemetery on the island of Terschelling off north coast of The Netherlands that is filled with American soldiers/sailors from WWII. Quite unexpected and quite touching) EMILY ELIZABETH (JAMESON) BRADBURN - The death of Mrs. Emily Elizabeth Bradburn occurred on Saturday at her home in the west part of the city. She had been ill for several days. She was born December 10, 1832, and was therefore nearly 86 years of age. She had spent practically all her life in this county. She is survived by a number of sons and daughters, Hon. Mark S. Bradburn of Pittsfield, Dr. Bradburn of Lincoln, Ill., David of Nebo and Charles of Pittsfield, also Mrs. John Waggoner of Pittsfield and Mrs. Emmett Rush of Detroit. One son, Judge Barney T. Bradburn, died about three years ago. The funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at her late home and were private because of the regulations of the board of health. Rev. J. C. Brown of the Methodist church officiated. Interment was made at Prairie Mound cemetery near New Hartford. Contributed by Kathryn Robinson The Quincy Daily Journal Oct. 29, 1918 (This is Emily Elizabeth Jameson Bradburn, wife of Alexander M. Bradburn-kr)