JOHN DREW CAMPBELL - Last week an item was publish­ed in the Messenger reporting Pfc. John Campbell missing in Vietnam. A later reported has been re­ceived: "The body of Pfc. John Drew Campbell, 19, son of Mrs. Irma Campbell of Pleasant Hill, has been found in offshore water near Da Nang, Viet Nam. Pfc. Campbell was a passenger in an amphibious tractor without power that was being towed down the Cade river by another vessel. The tow line broke and the dis­abled vehicle was carried out to sea and sank offshore, and the body was found where the vehicle submerged." The body of Campbell is be re­turned to the United States. Ac­cording to the report received last Wednesday night the body would arrive in about 10 days. Services will be held here for Campbell. Private Campbell was born at East St. Louis, Dec, 23, 1945, a son of Ernest and Irma Guthrie Campbell. He attended school here and was graduated from Pleasant Hill High school in 1964. He en­listed in the Marines the following August and was last home on leave last Christmas. He was a member of the Re-Organized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints.Young Campbell was active insports in high school, especially football, and played a starring role in the senior class play in the spring of 1964. Surviving besides his mother is a sister, Mrs. James Ball of Rey­nolds. His father preceded him in death eight years ago.
Contributed by Billie Browning (Billie remembers this young boy had a black and white dog that went everywhere Johnny went. When school started - the dog walked right with him and when school was over the dog would be there. A boy and his dog - they were best friends, and the life of a young Marine was taken too soon.)

HARDING CARR , 88, of Pittsfield, died, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Hany S.Truman Veterans Memorial Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.. 8, at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Rev. John Wilkey will offici­ate. Burial will be at Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until the time of servic­es Wednesday at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home. Mr. Carr was born July 31, 1920, in Bowling Green, Mo. to Barry and Dora Belle Rainey Can. He was first married Jan. 11, 1946 in Ilasco, Mo. to Marjorie Morgan and she preceded him in death Jan. 30, 1990. He later married Jessie Elizabeth Sloan May 2, 1992 in Pittsfield. She survives. Other survivors include one daughter, Janice Lynn Carr of Hannibal, Mo.; two sons, Craig Dwayne Can of Cape Coral, Fla. and Steven Wesley Carr of Grain Valley, Mo.; one sister, Blanche Perkins of Flint, Mich.; three step daughters; seven grandchildren; eight great-grand­children, two great-great-grandchil­dren; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Gloria Jean Patterson; two grandsons, Robbie Daniels and James Patterson, Jr.; six sisters; one son-in-law; James Patterson, Sr. Mr. Can was a U S Army Veteran of WW II. He was a purple heart recipient. Mr. Carr was a self employed bricklayer and carpenter and he also owned and operated Cans Transfer Company. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing pool, golfing and horseshoes. Mr. Can loved to spend time with his family. He was a mem­ber of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church. Mr. Can was also a member of the Pittsfield VFW and American Legion Post and past member of the Hannibal Moose Lodge. Memorial contributions may be made toAmerican Di abetesAssociation, American Cancer Society or the Hany S.Truman Veterans Memorial Hospital in care of the James O'Donnell Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Craig Dwayne Carr, Craig Dwayne Can; Jr., Michael Carr, Jordan Carr, Steven Wesley Can and Donnie Daniels, Jr.
Contributed by Billie Browning

INEZ M. (CONROY) CARR , 90, of Pittsfield passed away Wednesday morning August 27, 2008 at Pittsfield Manor. She was born July 17, 1918 near Pittsfield the daughter of the late Earl and Hally Crowder Conroy. She married Eldon Carr February 7, 1941 in Winchester. He preceded her in death October 12, 1994. Eldon and Inez lived in Barry until they moved to Petersburg in 1968. Inez then returned to Pittsfield. Mrs. Carr was a graduate of Pittsfield High School. She worked at the Gamble Store in Barry when her parents owned and operated the store. Inez had also worked at the Behrensmeyer/Keller Pharmacy and the Barry School cafeteria. She was an Avon representative for many years. Survivors include her son Reginald Carr wife Carolyn of Barry; three grandchildren, Chad (Joanna) of Quincy; Daniel (Brandy) of Hull and Amanda (Scott) Constable of New Salem, and six great grandchildren. Mrs. Carr enjoyed doing crafts, fishing, gardening and camping with her husband. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Aileen Ellis, Maxine Hall and a brother Gerald Conroy. Services were entrusted to Airsman-Hires Funeral Home of Pittsfield, Illinois

JOHN CARSWELL , aged 65 years and for forty years a citizen of Barry died last Monday with pneumonia. He was respected by all who knew him. J. W. White and wife, of Quincy; and Harry Hutchinson and wife, or Hannibal, were guests of friends and attended the funeral
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - The Quincy Daily Herald Thursday April 10 1890

STEPHEN CASTEEL , whose home was in Griggsville, Pike county, Ill., came to Hannibal two weeks ago to visit the family of his niece; Mrs. David Evans, of 204 Shannon Street. A few days after his arrival here he was taken ill with kidney trouble and continued to grow worse until he finally passed away at 12:45 .o'clock yesterday afternoon. He was aged 86 years and had been a citizen of Griggsville for more than fifty years. When he came to Hannibal to visit his niece he was quite feeble on account of old age, but was as well as he had been for some time. The remains were shipped to Griggsville.
Transcribed and submitted by Delaine Donaldson - From The Quincy Daily Journal April 28, 1910
(Note from Christine Walters: - Stephen Casteel was born 15 October 1824 in Knox Co TN. Married to Elizabeth Rush 8 March 1849)

STEPHEN CASTEEL - The remains of Stephen Casteel were brought to this city for interment Monday. He was drowned about one year ago near Keokuk, Iowa where he was working with a dredging concern. He walked or fell from the boat into the river and though a thorough search was made his remains were not found. Friday some women who were gathering wild grapes on an island near Keokuk found the body where it had been cast up by the river. The remains were identified by his watch, clothing and other articles of personal property. The indications were that the body had been on the island for several months.
Transcribed and submitted by Delaine Donaldson - From The Quincy Daily Journal Wednesday, October 03, 1917

EVA M. (DANIELS) CAWTHON , 87, of New Salem, IL died Monday, August 1, 2005 at 11:10 P.M. at Blessing Hospital, Quincy, IL. She was born July 18, 1918 to Otha and Ella Mae Daniels Cawthon. She married Earl Cawthon on August 22, 1936 in Vandalia, Missouri. He preceded her in death on July 11, 1991. She worked at the Brown Shoe Company in Pittsfield, IL. Eva enjoyed fishing, gardening, and bird feeding. Survivors: a brother, Bud Cawthon of Pittsfield, IL and a sister, Violet Landess of New Salem, IL. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters, Della Mae Tolle, and Josephine Hull, and two brothers, Wilbur Cawthon and Robert Cawthon. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2005 2:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. with Ray Davis officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, August 4th from noon until time of services at the Niebur Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Gray Cemetery in New Salem, IL.

KYLE D. CHAMBERLAIN , 79, of Pittsfield, Ill., died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at St. John's Hospital. He was born March 16, 1927, in Pittsfield, Ill., to A.V. and Sue Easley Chamberlain, who preceded him in death. He also was preceded in death by two brothers, Aaron Lee and Keith Thomas Chamberlain; two sisters, Mary Betty Chamberlain, Barbara Jean Chamberlain, and one great-grandson, Mason Allen Worstell. On June 7, 1953, he married Marilyn E. Kiser. He was a livestock feed salesman for 31 years, camp manager at the Mississippi Valley Christian Service Camp at Detroit, and Pike Press circulation delivery man for nine years. He was a member of Detroit Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Chamberlain; two daughters, Kylene Worstell and her husband, Tim, of Camdenton; Paula McLaughlin and her husband, Craig, of Lewiston, Ill.; a brother, Neal Chamberlain, of Champaign, Ill.; three sisters, Ruth Weil, of Sherman, Ill.; Esther Bowen, of Sherman, Ill. and Marilyn Matthews, of Griggsville, Ill.; and four grandchildren, John Paul McLaughlin, Joseph McLaughlin, Kyle Worstell and Nathan Worstell. Services for Kyle D. Chamberlain will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at the Detroit Christian Church with Pastor Keith Warner officiating. Burial will be in the Blue River Cemetery in Detroit, Ill., with military graveside rites by Pittsfield Post 152, under the direction of Niebur Funeral Home of Pittsfield, Ill.

RUBY L. (URVIN) CHAPLIN , 83, of Rockford, IL., died Saturday, August 13, 2005, at 12:50 A.M. at Willows on Main, Rockford, IL. She was born October 22, 1921, in Perry, IL, to William and Ollie Sutton Urvin. She married Ora K. Chaplin who preceded her in death. Ruby was a member of the Perry United Methodist Church and enjoyed being the Communion Steward for 13 years serving with her sister, Ethel. She also began Meals on Wheels in Perry. She loved to cook and was a fabulous cook taking meals to many. This was one of her favorite joys. Survivors: A daughter Rose (Jim) Kinscherff of Rockton, IL, Three grandchildren: Jamie of Philadelphia; Erica of DeKalb, and Jonathan of Rockton. A stepson Owen (Maxine) Chaplin , 4 step grandchildren: Teresa (Larry) Muntz, Dennise (Don) Crotchett, Kerry (Karen) Chaplin, and Rhonda Zimmerman. She is also survived by 9 great grandchildren. Two sisters: June Baughman of Pittsfield, IL and Nola Main of Griggsville, IL. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a baby daughter Margret, a brother Clyde Urven, and a sister Ethel Sneeden. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2005, at 2:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home with Reverend David Schultz officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Burial will be at the McCord Cemetery in Perry, IL.

EDWIN F. CHURCHILL - (14 February 1912) - Sunday was the 85th anniversary of the advent of our old friend into this world, and that event happened at Hartford, Conn., Feb. 11, 1827. He was the son of Charles and Lucy Churchill, natives of the state in which the subject of this sketch was born. Mr. Churchill grew to manhood in his native state at the age of 12 years, became an apprentice at the work and trade of a mason, which trade he followed continuously until the infirmities of age compelled him to desist. Mr. Churchill married for a third wife, Miss Rebecca Jasper, January 1, 1857, with whom he lived happily until she died Dec. 28, 2898. The funeral service was conducted in the Baptist church, Dec. 20 by her pastor, the late Rev. J. H. Young. She was a devoted woman to her husband and family; also to the church and greatly beloved by many friends. The children of this marriage are Stella O’Brien and Miss Katie Churchill of this city. There is one grandchild – Edwin Churchill O’Brien. Since the death of his wife he and Miss Katie have made their home with Mr. and Mrs. T. F. O’Brien, where the two sisters have tenderly cared for the aged parent.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge ( Article was Glued in the book where it fit, but not part of the original 1896 newspaper.

MARY E. (GALLAHER) CHURCHILL - 94 of Barry, passed away 1 Nov. 2006 at the Barry Community Care Center. Mrs. Churchill was born May 8, 1912 in Barry to Matthew and Cora (Kabrick) Gallaher. She was married to H. Seldon Churchill on September 23, 1932 in Barry IL. He preceded her in 1998. Survivors include a son, Keith, two grandchildren, Kelly Churchill and Betsy Kinney both of Springfield MO two great grandchildren, Marieta and Samantha Kinney of Springfield M. She was preceded by her parents, two sons, Wayne and Dale and two brother, Ted and Clayton Gallaher.

OPAL CLARKSON , 89, of Pittsfield, died Saturday, February 12, 2005 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield, IL. She was born on March 29, 1915 in Pittsfield and the daughter of John M. and Anna Frances Hemphill Shaffer. She married Howard V. Clarkson August 19, 1933 in Louisiana, MO and he preceded her on January 5, 2002. She was a member of the Pittsfield First Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking, growing flowers and doing yard work and especially her grandchildren. Survivors: two sons, Donald (Sharon) Clarkson and Robert (Gladys) Clarkson both of Pittsfield, a sister Bridella Myenburg of Benton, KY., a sister-in-law Marietta Ogle of Collinsville, IL., six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Preceded by her husband Howard, five sisters, Ester Barnes, Ima Dunham, Trulla Ruess, Marie Shaffer and Ruby Elliott and two brothers, Kenneth Shaffer and one in infancy. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Ron Baker officiating. Burial will be at the Pittsfield West Cemetery. Friends may call at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 from noon till time of services. Memorials are to the Pittsfield First Baptist Church. A lunch for the family and friends will be the Pittsfield Nazarene Church Family Center.

CAROLYN (EDWARDS) CLAUS , 85 of Pittsfield, died Sunday, May 22, 2005 at Pittsfield Manor. Born Aug.29, 1919 at New Salem, IL, she was a daughter of Arthur and Ida Faye Woodward Edwards. She married Harry “Nub” Claus Jr. Oct.12,1945 in Pittsfield by Rev. Homer Brown and he preceded her on July 1,1992. She was retired from Brown Shoe Co. in Pittsfield and she enjoyed doing puzzle books as a pastime. Survivors are a daughter Mrs. Ralph (Sue) Dillard of Curryville, MO., a brother Glenn Edwards of Mt.Sterling, IL., two sisters Lois Bryant of Peoria, IL. and Imogene Hildreth of Griggsville, IL, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Preceded her husband, a brother Robert and a sister Vivian O’Donnell. Graveside services will be Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the Pittsfield West Cemetery with Rev. Leonard Dice officiating. Friends may call at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 from 11 a.m. till time of services.

DONALD EUGENE COBERN - 78, of New Canton died Sunday Oct. 26, 2008, at the Chariton Park Nursing Home in Salisbury, Mo. Don was born July 6, 1930 to Alfred and Ellen Leeds Cobern in Kinderhook. Mr. Cobern worked as a machinist for Gardner Denver in Quincy until he retired in 1980. He ran a bait shop and had owned the Long Branch Tavern in New Canton. Don was an avid hunter and mushroomer in the area and loved hunting every kind of game. He loved visiting all his friends and especially his Poker Club and buddies. He was a long time Cardinal fan. Don loved New Canton and never traveled too far from home. He is survived by a daughter Elaine (husband Charles) West of Moberly, Mo.; a son, David Cobern of Macon, Mo; two grand-daughters, Christine (husband Peter) Kuntz and Maria Fatemi, both of Springfield, Mo.; and a grandson, Byron Cobern of Orange Beach, Ala.; two great-grandchildren, Loren and Christopher Kuntz of Springfield, Mo; two brothers, Bill (wife Sue) Cobern of Terrill, Texas and Dale (wife Claire) Cobern of Grand Saline Texas; four sisters, Donna (husband Greg) Lockerman of New Canton, Judy (husband Wayne) Swenson of New Canton, Patti Cobern of San Bernardino and Linda Williams of Moberly. He was preceded in death by his parents and grand-parents, his first wife, Fannie Kendrick Cobern; a son, Steven Cobern, two brothers, Wendell and Larry Cobern; and a sister, Jeanne Schulten. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Shearer Cemetery at New Canton. Memorials may be made to the New Canton Methodist Church Building Fund or the donor's choice
Contributed by Billie Browning

STEVEN J. COBERN - 52 of Barry, died Monday, December 5, 2005 at the residence in Barry. He was born in Quincy, IL. May 2, 1953 to Donald and Fannie Kendrick Cobern. Mr. Cobern was an operating engineer, running heavy equipment in the area and working out of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 965A in Springfield, IL. He was an avid hunter for many years and was a member of the local chapters of the Ducks Unlimited and Quail Unlimited. Survivors include his father Donald Cobern of New Canton, IL. one sister Elaine West (husband Charles) and one brother, David Cobern, both of Macon, Mo. Also surviving is a half-brother Larry Cobern (wife Sandra) of New Canton, IL along with two nieces, one nephew, one great niece and one great nephew. Mr. Cobern was preceded by his grandparents and his mother, Fannie, who died in November 2004. Memorial services will be held Thursday, December 8, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry, with Rev. Wayne Swenson officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded as per his request. Friends are invited to meet with the family from 11:00 A.M. Thursday till time of services at 1:00 P.M. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling arrangements

EMMA W. COLEMAN , aged 27 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Watt. Funeral Wednesday, September 22, at 2 p.m., from residence, 1725 Garrison avenue, to St. Theresa's Church, thence to Calvary Cemetery. Friends invited.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - St. Louis Globe-Democrat St. Louis, MO September 22, 1886

FRANK W. COLLIVER , 86 of Pittsfield, died at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2008, at the Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield. He was born Sept. 27, 1922, in Pittsfield to Frank P.S. and Eva Hoos Collver. He married Roberta Goodin in Detroit Oct. 9, 1943. She preceded him in death Oct. 26, 2008. Curly served in the US Navy aboard a Mine-Sweeper during WWII. His Mine-Sweeper cleared mines prior to the invasion of Normandy. After the war, Curly returned to Pittsfield and started the Collver Candy Company. When his brother, James "Tip" returned after serving in the Navy in the Korean War, they operated the "Comrades Inn" on the square in Pittsfield. They operated the "Collver Sporting Goods" and later purchased the "Bowl" Restaurant/Lounge/Bowling Alley, which they ran until the late 1960s. Curley farmed in the Time and Sunny Hill Area. Curly was a member of the Pittsfield Lodge #790 A.F. & A.M., Quincy Consistory, Ansar Shrine Temple at Springfield, Ansar Shrine Temple Legion of Honor, Pike County Shrine Club, and Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. He sold Federal Crop Insurance for many years all over the State of Illinois along with his wife, Roberta. Curly was a member of the First Christian Church, Pittsfield. He graduated from Higbee High School in Pittsfield and attended Illinois College in Jacksonville studying to be a pharmacist. His studies were interrupted by WWII. His hobbies included stain glass, wood carving, woodworking and traveling with Roberta. Survivors include a son, Craig (Caree) Collver of Pittsfield, three daughters, Mrs. Carol O'Malley of Pittsfield, Mrs. Alexander (Caren) Goloff, Jr. of Elburn, and Mrs. Chris Farrington of Glen Ellyn; Five Grandchildren, Mrs. Kent (Wendy) Cox of Pittsfield, Rhett (Kami) Collver of Irvine, Calif., Nathan Collver of St. Louis, Mo., Megan and Travis Farrington of Glen Ellyn, seven great-grandchildren, a brother, James (Phyllis) Collver, and two nephews and a niece. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Eva Collver and a sister Mantha. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield with Michael Ten Eyck officiating. Burial will be at the Goodin Cemetery with military graveside rites by Pittsfield Post #152. Visitation will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008 10 until noon at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. A Masonic service will be held at 1:15 p.m. at the First Christian Church by Pittsfield Lodge #790A.F. & A.M.
Contributed by Billie Browning

ROBERTA (GOODIN) COLLVER - 85, of Pittsfield died Oct.26, 2008, at the Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield. She was born Dec. 2, 1923 in Detroit to Dr. George J. and Nancy Haskins Goodin. She married Frank W. "Curley" Collver Oct. 9, 1943 at Detroit by Rev. Joe T. Maynard. She worked at Brant's in Pittsfield and was a teacher's aid. She worked at the candy business with her husband Curley and the Bowl restaurant and bowling alley. During WWII lived in Colorado and worked in a munitions factory. She was a member of the Pittsfield First Christian Church, attended McMurray College at Jacksonville and Gem City College in Quincy, PTA, Brownie leader, Old Orchard Country Club charter member, enjoyed oil, china painting (ceramics) stained glass, quilting, tole painting. She enjoyed cooking, reading, working in her flower garden. Survivors include her husband, Frank W, "Curley" Collver; a son, Craig (Carrie) Collver of Pittsfield; three daughters, Mrs. Carol O'Malley of Pittsfield, Mrs. Alexander (Caren) Goloff, Jr. of Elburn, and Mrs. Chris Farrington of Glen Ellyn; five grandchildren, Mrs. Kent (Wendy) Cox of Pittsfield, Rhett (Karen) Collver of Irvine, Calif., Nathan Collver of St. Louis, Mo. and Megan and Travis Farrington and Glen Ellyn; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded by a sister, Dolores Buckham and three brothers, Wallace, Willis and Vincent Goodin. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield with Michael Ten Eyck officiating. Burial will be at the Goodin Cemetery near Pittsfield. Lunch will be served at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall following the services. Visitation was held Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 5-8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
Contributed by Billie Browning

KENNETH E. COOKE , 73 of Pittsfield, died Sunday. December 31, 2006 at his winter home in Rockport, TX. Born Aug.15,1933 at Freeport, KS., he was a son of George and Ethel Schidler Cooke. He married Nadine Matthews Aug.2,1969 in Jefferson City, MO. and she survives. He graduated from University of Missouri and served his country in the US Army stationed in Germany. He was employed by the United States Government as supervisor of the Pittsfield office of the Farm and Home Administration. He was a member of the Pike County V.F.W. Post # 9513 and Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. He loved to play golf at Bow Lake Golf Coarse in Barry, IL and he enjoyed gardening. For the last 15 years he and his wife have spent their winters in Texas. Survivors include his wife Nadine of Pittsfield, one brother Charles Cooke of Fulton, MO. and a sister Marjorie Metz of Wellington, KS. Several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with burial at Riverview Cemetery in Jefferson City, MO. Friends may call Saturday, January 6, 2007 after 9 a.m. till time of services at Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. Military rites will be conducted by Pike County VFW Post 9513 following services at Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL on Saturday, January 6, 2007

KENNETH COOLEY , 68, of Barry, IL passed away on his farm near Fishhook, IL. He was born in New Salem, IL to Floyd and Maud Bimson Cooley. He married Sharon Sutton on June 9, 1958, in Hernando, Miss. They had two sons and three daughters. He was a 1955 graduate of Pittsfield High School, then received further education with the Refrigeration Service Engineer Society. He opened Cooley Electric on Jan. 1, 1960, and worked until his retirement last summer. He had been a member of the Barry Fire Department since 1966, and had served as chief of the department since 1989. He was a member of Pike County Fire Dept. Mutual Aid Assoc. and a past member of Barry Lions Club, Barry Aux. Police, Pike Co. Emergency Corps and Pike County Civil Defense. He was a former bus driver for the Barry School District. He did electrical work for the Barry Apple Festival Committee and the Western IL Fair Assoc. He also taught electrical classes to 4-H groups through the Pike County Farm Bureau.

MILDRED L. (AKRIGHT) COX , 64, of Palmyra, MO and formerly of Hull, IL. died Sunday, July 31, 2005 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born October 9, 1940 to Roy E. and Viola Hastings Robbins in Hannibal, MO. She married Paul Cox April 16, 1994 in Palmyra, MO and he survives. Mrs. Cox was a 1958 graduate of West Pike High School and attended Gem City Business College in Quincy, IL and also attended nurses training school. Mrs. Cox worked as an assembler at Dura Automotive Systems in Hannibal, MO since 1993. She enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking, sewing and the outdoors. She also enjoyed going to the farm at Hunnywell and taking care of the cows. She is survived by her husband, Paul, her mother, Viola Robbins of Barry, IL., two sons; Jeff (wife Jo) Akright of Liberty, MO and Jamie Akright of Summerville, SC., three daughters; Mrs. Herb A. (Teresa) Schulz of New Canton, Il., Cathy Akright of Hull, IL and Tina Cox of Palmyra, MO., three brothers; Willis (wife Linda) Robbins of Bay Monette, AL, Rodney (wife Lena) Robbins of Hull, IL and Jerry (wife Patty) of Summer Hill, IL., three sisters; Mrs. Kevin (Linda) White of Quincy, IL., Bonnie Robbins of Barry, IL and Cheryl Robbins of Oklahoma City, OK. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2005 at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry, IL. Burial is at the Kinderhook Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 till 8 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2005 at the Niebur Funeral Chapel, Barry, IL.

EVELYN S. (THOMAS) COOK , 89, of Louisiana, MO., formerly of Oak Park and a Pleasant Hill native, died Wed., June 15, 1994 in Smith-Barr Nursing Home in Louisiana. Born Aug 21, 1904 in Pleasant Hill, Mrs. Thomas was a daughter of Albert J. and Etta J. Trimmer Thomas. She was a junior high school teacher in Oak Park schools for many years, a member of Order of Eastern Star, Daughters of the American Revolution, American Association of University Women, Pi Gamma Mu national honorary society and Oak Park Historical Society. She attended Illinois State University and Chicago and Northwestern universities and was a member of First Baptist Church of Oak Park. On July 6, 1947 she married Carroll H. Cook in Bloomington. He died June 7, 1968. Survivors include a cousin, Elizabeth "Tib" Thomas of Pleasant Hill. Services were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday June 17, 1994 in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill by the Rev. Greg Carr. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Memorials may be made to Crescent Heights Cemetery Association.

E.A. CRANDALL , a prominent citizen of Pike county, died at his home here yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock, aged 66 years. Deceased was a stockholder in the Exchange bank and the Barry Milling Co., and a member of the grocery firm of Crandall & Smith. During this civil war he was a member of the Ninty-ninth Illinois Infantry and was a member of the Grand Army and Knights Templar.

Second Article: one of the most prominent citizens of Barry and Pike county, passed away at his home here this afternoon at 5 o'clock. He was 66 years of age last Sunday, and for some time past has suffered from a complication of diseases. he was a resident of Pike county for nearly half a century and for many years has been identified with its commercial and social affairs.Major Crandall at the time of his death was a stockholder in teh Exchange bank and the Barry Milling Co., besides being a member of the grocery firm of Crandall and Smith.During the civil war he was a member of the Ninety-ninth Illinois infantry. He was a member of the Grand Army and Knight Templar.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge Quincy Daily Whig Thursday August 22, 1901 page 1

ALANA J. CUNNINGHAM , 58, of Pittsfield, IL, died on Sunday, November 13, 2005 at 12:40 a.m. at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. She was born on February 28, 1947 in Decatur, IL to Charles and Nona Collins Priest. Alana married Carl A. Cunningham on July 31, 1965 at the St. Mary’s Church in Pittsfield, IL. and he survives. She was employed as a payroll supervisor and tax consultant for Cannell and Sheehan CPA’s in Jacksonville, IL. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pittsfield, IL. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1965 and attended Southwest Missouri State. She was a member of the Naples Boat Club (office holder), Nautical Travelers Boat club (office holder), avid boater, many friends up and down both Illinois and Mississippi Rivers, devoted grandmother, loved gardening and raising flowers, enjoyed decorating for holidays and cooking and her pets Willie and Josephine. Survivors: husband, Carl A. Cunningham, Pittsfield, IL., three sons, Stewart (Rhonda) Cunningham, Pittsfield, IL., Samuel (Heather) Cunningham, San Diego, CA, Shad (Janet) Cunningham, Griggsville, IL. two brothers Phil (Carrie) Priest, Pittsfield, IL and Tim (Leah) Priest, Jacksonville, IL., sister-in-law Jim (Cathy) Foster, Mason Neck, VA., four grandchildren, Addie, Shayne, Mason, and Breanna Cunningham, nephews Joe Priest, Jacksonville, IL., Jeremy (Tracy) Priest, Pittsfield, IL., Jim (Lisa) Foster, Johnson City, TN. nieces Susan (Mike) Mahon, Washington Birthplace, VA., Jessie (Steve) Schwverk, Quincy, IL, great nieces and nephews Joy, Lauren, Grace, Austin and Cooper. Preceded by her parents and an infant son, Seth in 1977. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Church, Pittsfield with Fr. Rodney Swartz officiating. As per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded with burial at a later date.

NINA RUTH CURRY , 92, of Bowling Green, Mo. formerly of Martinsburg, was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, Mo. Wayne Ward officiated. Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5th at the funeral home. Burial was in the Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Mrs. Curry died Sunday, Aug. 3, one day after her 92nd birthday at Country View Nursing Facility in Bowling Green, where she had been a resident since January 2003. She was born Aug. 2, 1916 in Pike County to Frank and Persa DeCamp Lord. She married Paul Curry May 8, 1937 and he preceded her in death Aug. 23, 1983. She is survived by one son, Bob Curry and wife, Carol of rural Bowling Green; three grandsons, Rodney Curry and wife, Lisa of Montgomery City, Mo., David Curry and wife, Tara of Marthasville, Mo. and Rick Curry and wife, Belinda of Katy, Texas; one grand­daughter, Dee Ann Schlueter and hus­band, Bob of Eolia; nine great-grand­children and many brother and sister in-laws, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Warren Lord, One sister, Beulah McCann Funk and two nephews, Vernon Lord and Gail Lord. She had lived on the home place in Martinsburg, until moving to her son's farm in rural Bowling Green, in December of 1999 to make her home. She attended the Church Of Christ at Martinsburg and later the Church Of Christ at Louisiana. Nina was very close to all of her family. Pallbearers were; Ray Guthrie, Dennis McCann, Bill Curry, Cleve Curry, Kim Curry and John Curry.
Contributed by Billie Browning