ANNA ELIZA (BAIRD) FARMER - Once more the golden bowl is broken and the silver cord is loosed; but safe in the Father's house, in a mansion built beautifully from holy living, the subject of our sketch has realized the blessed reward for the faithful. Anna Eliza, the daughter of William and Mary Baird, was born near the Elm Grove community not far from Barry, Ill., October 21, 1852, and passed peacefully away at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Baird, in Barry, on Monday, July 2, 1917...in the evening, having attained the age of 64 years, 8 months and 11 days. On March 23, 1870, she united her fortunes by marriage to Joshua Farmer. To this union seven children were born. Three are dead and are Mary Olive, who died in infancy, Mrs. Nora Cunningham, and Mrs. Lena Dilley. Those remaining to mourn their mother's death are Mrs. Myrtle Hackard, of Plainville, Ill.; Mrs. Della Fitzpatrick, of Baylis, Ill.; Mrs. Geneva Oitker, of Barry, and Dallas J., of Seattle, Wash. Dallas was unable to be present today. Her husband has preceded her in death, and her only brother, Charles Baird, has also passed on....she united with the Kinderhook Methodist church about 25 or 30 years ago. She has resided in Barry seven years, coming here from Kinderhook, where she had had resided for some time....It would be thoughtless indeed if we did not especially mention Miss Hazel Cunningham, a granddaughter, who from babyhood has resided with Mrs. Farmer, after Hazel's own mother passed away about 16 years ago....Funeral services were held at the Barry Methodist church on Thursday, July 5, in charge of pastor Rev. A. C. Adams, and burial made in Park Lawn cemetery.
Contriuted by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, 11 Jul 1917]

AVEL MARIE (SMITH) FARMER - Funeral services for Mrs. William Paul Farmer were held at 2 pm Sun. at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, MO with the Rev. J. O. Craig of New Canton, IL officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights cemetery at Pleasant Hill. Mrs. Farmer, of Tampa, FL, a former resident of Pike County, IL, died at 8:00 am Thurs., Dec. 18, 1969 in St. Joseph's Hospital at Tampa. Avel Marie Smith Farmer was born March 1, 1901 in Nebo, IL. Survivors are her husband, William Paul Farmer; her brothers, Marshall D. Smith of New Canton, Winifred D. Smith of Pleasant Hill, and Calvin R. Smith of Black Hawk, CO, F.M. Smith of Los Angeles, CA; 2 sisters, Mrs. James (Vera) Block of Memphis, TN, and Mrs. Dixie Lovinger of Boulder, CO; and 4 nephews and 2 nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis M. Smith and Maude Helen Stone Smith; and a sister, Joyce Gaines. On May 2, 1931 she was married to William Paul Farmer in St. Louis. Mrs. Farmer, a retired school teacher, was a member of the Methodist church in Tampa. She was a member of the American Auxiliary of University Women and of the King's Daughters. The pallbearers were Kenneth Smith, Ronald Smith, Roger Smith, Guy Smith and Leon Smith.
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EUGENIA MAE FARR , 81, of LaGrange, died Sunday (Jan. 24, 2010) in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill. Born Feb. 4, 1928 in New Canton, Ill., she was a daughter of Homer and Ella Shewhart Dolbeare. She married Robert L. Farr on May 5, 1951, in LaGrange. He survives. Mrs. Farr grew up in the country near New Canton and had many happy stories of her childhood. She was a 1946 graduate of New Canton and of Gem City Business College in Quincy. Mrs. Farr was employed at Illinois Manufacturing Co. and Wakonda State Park near LaGrange. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of LaGrange. She was also a devoted wife and mother and cared deeply for her family. Survivors include her husband of 58 years; four children, Rodney Farr of Canton, Curtis Farr of LaGrange, Rita and Ed Cox of LaGrange, and Loren and Kim Farr of Payson, Ill.; her grandchildren, Matt Farr, Adam Farr, Jacob Farr, Sammy Farr, Kaylynn Cox, Robert Cox and Karyann Cox; and a great-grandson, Marshall Richie Farr, who was born Jan. 22, 2010; her brothers-in-law, Richard and Ronald Farr of LaGrange; a sister-in-law, Barbara Jean Steinkamp of Camp Point, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Frank Martin, William Dolbeare and John Dolbeare; a sister, Louise Gard; and grandson, Remington Lee Farr. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Davis Funeral in LaGrange, with the Rev. Kenneth Ballard and the Rev. Jeff Serafin conducting. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in LaGrange. VISITATION: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Davis Funeral Home in LaGrange. MEMORIALS: First Baptist Church of LaGrange or Heartland Resources of Ewing, Mo
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JENETTA FARRINGTON , wife of John Farrington, died on Saturday at the age of 50. For many years she has suffered with stomach trouble. So great were her sufferings that death came as a welcome messenger. The funeral services took place at the residence on Sunday afternoon, Rev. P. Hurless officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Summer Hill Cemetery in the presence of an immense crowd.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson - Oct. 11, 1895 The Quincy Daily Journal

JOHN H. FARRINGTON , died at the home of his son, Virgil Farrington, at Summer Hill Thursday at noon. The decedent was about 70 years of age and has been ill for several months with a complication of diseases. He leaves one son, three granddaughters and six brothers. His wife died about 18 years ago and since that time the decedent had made his home with the family of his son here. He was much loved and will be greatly missed. The funeral services were held at the home on Saturday afternoon, being conducted by Elder Pearson of the New Hartford Christian Church. A large concourse of friends and neighbors gathered at the home and many beautiful floral offerings were placed near the casket showing in a measure the esteem in which the deceased was held. At the close of the services the remains were taken to the Summer Hill Cemetery where they were tenderly laid beside those of his companion.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson - August 19, 1913 the Quincy Daily Journal

DONALD L. FEE , 83, of Barry, died at 4:51 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 23, 2010) in the Barry Community Care Center. He was born Nov. 10, 1926, in Hadley Township in Pike County to Zane and Nina (Fitch) Fee. They preceded him in death. He married Bertha E. Frankenbach on April 11, 1959, in West Ely, Mo. She died July 27, 2005. Don was in the Army and served as an M.P. in Japan. He operated a Ford Tractor Dealership in Barry for several years. He had been employed by the Pike County Housing Authority as a maintenance man for several years. He also farmed for most of his life in the Barry area. Don was a member of the Barry American Legion Post 222. He is survived by one son, Kyle Fee of Wood Dale; two brothers, William Fee of Barry and Richard Fee of Carlyle; and two sisters, Marilene Schmidt of Omaha, Neb., and Helen Hampsmire of Barry. He was preceded in death by one brother, Edwin Fee. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Kirgan Funeral Home, Barry. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry. VISITATION: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. MEMORIALS: Barry Community Care Center Activity Fund. ARRANGEMENTS: Kirgan Funeral Home, Barry
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LEROY H. FERREIRA , 82, of Barry Route 2 died Wednesday (Jan. 2, 1991) in Barry. Born Feb. 1, 1908, in Jacksonville, Mr. Ferreira was a son of Henry I. and Marrietta Day Ferreira. Sur­vivors include a nephew, Don Wer­ries of Jacksonville, and two grandnephews, Mark J. Werries of Kodiak, Alaska, and Charles K. Werries of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by a sister, Evalena L. Werries. Private services were conducted today in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Memorials may be made to the charity or organization of the donor's choice.
Contributed by Ella Tittsworth - transcribed by Rosemary Reeves

LUCILLE MARIE FINDLEY , 93, of Jacksonville, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, at Barton W. Stone Home in Jacksonville. She was born June 13, 1918, in Chicopee Falls, Mass., the youngest daughter of Ovella and Kathryn Gemme. A registered nurse and a 1940 graduate of the Boston City Hospital School of Nursing, she was preceded in death by her parents; and older sister, Lillian Bete. During World War II, Lucille served in the Pacific Theater as a flight nurse stationed on Guam. While on Guam she met the love of her life and husband of 65 years, Congressman Paul Findley. Although Lucille received promotion from rank of ensign ahead of Paul, he thanked her for pulling rank on him only a few times. Lucille often joked that Paul married her for her mustering out pay from Massachusetts. It was $500. Illinois paid $200. Known for her sharp wit and shrewd sensibilities, Lucille was a friend to many and loved by those who knew her. Her interests included refinishing trunks and antique furniture, playing bridge with friends, hosting Phi Alpha Literary Society of Illinois College, and spending time with her family. She is survived by two children, Craig (wife, Karyl) Findley of Jacksonville and Diane (husband, Thomas) McLaughlin of Fort Collins, Colo.; a nephew, Mark Hill (wife, Rena) of Cadiz, Ky.; a niece, Lucille Alford of Tallahassee, Fla.; four grandchildren, Andrew (wife, Grace) Findley of St. Louis, Elizabeth Findley of Jacksonville, Cameron McLaughlin of Windsor, Colo., and Henry McLaughlin of Fort Collins, Colo.; and one great-grandchild, Dominic Paul Findley (son of Andrew and Grace). Lucille, a Roman Catholic and a member of Our Saviour Parish, was devoted to the promotion of social justice in the local community and abroad. She held a particular interest in the Middle East, and believed that personal relationships could overcome prejudice and ignorance, leading to eventual peace. In her honor, the Findley family and friends have established the Lucille Findley Memorial Foundation that will provide scholarship funds to students at Illinois College for educational travel to and from the Middle East, with the aim of promoting understanding through personal contact. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Our Saviour in Jacksonville. Her remains will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., at a later date
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

FREDA FINSON , age 104, of Pittsfield, Il. died Thursday (December 9, 2010) at the Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield, Il. She was born July 31, 1906 in Scott County, Il. daughter of the late James and Sarah Jane Price Churchill. Following the death of her mother, she was raised by the late W.G. "Doc" and her aunt Zilla Adams in Oxville, Il. She married Roy Finson on July 4, 1928 in Winchester, Il. and he preceded her in death on November 10, 1995. Surviving are three grandchildren, Steven Finson & wife Vicki of San Luis Obisbo, California and Eric Finson & wife Pat both of Pleasant Hill, California, and Brian Finson and wife Sandra of Mableton, Georgia; four great-grandchildren, Sean, Christopher, and Andrea Finson of California and Terry Finson of Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents; her aunt and uncle who raised her; and a son Harry Finson. Freda was a past employee of the old Spurgeon's Department Store in Pittsfield, Il. for over eighteen years. She was a member of the Pittsfield First Christian Church where she served as Deaconette and was woman of the year in 1983. She was also a past Worthy Matron and 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Order of The Eastern Star services will be held 11 am. Monday (December 13, 2010) at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Il. with funeral services to follow. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Monday at the funeral home. A luncheon will be provided for family and friends at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield, Il. following the services. Memorials may be made to the Pittsfield First Christian Church or to Shriner's Hospital both c/o Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, Box 513, Pittsfield, Il. 62363
Contributed by Billie Browning

GARY FISH , 61, of Quincy, and formerly of Barry, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He was born August 13, 1949 in Pittsfield, IL to Andre J. & Anna Rueb Fish. Gary was a member of the International Assoc. of Machinists Local Lodge 822 and had worked as a machinist for Gardner Denver, Titan Wheel and Quincy Compressor. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing and coon hunting. He also liked to watch football, boxing and TV westerns. He is survived by his father Andre Fish of Quincy, IL, 3 sons; Gary (wife Ann) Fish of Kansas City, MO, Tom Fish of Sutter, IL and Don Fish of Warsaw, IL. Also surviving are 4 brothers; Farrell (wife Lisa) Fish of Baylis, IL, Larry (wife Charlotte) Fish of Centralia, MO, Dennis (wife Vickie) Fish of Quincy, IL and Glenn Fish of Payson, IL. and 2 sisters Mrs. Audrey (husband Jerry Joe) Gully of Oklahoma City, OK and Mrs. Anita (husband Ron) Troxell of Baylis IL. Gary was preceded in death by his mother, a brother Danny Fish and an infant sister, Joyce Ann. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 12, 2010 at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 PM Saturday, December 11 at the Funeral Chapel with burial at the Baylis Cemetery following the services
Contributed by Billie Browning

JEANETTE (RAFFOUX) FISH , 94, of Barry died at 6:30 p.m. Monday (Oct. 14, 1996) in the Barry Community Center. Born Dec. 5, 1901, in Paulliac, France, Mrs. Fish was the daughter of Ferdinand and Constance Caubaux Raffoux. She married Chartles E. Fish in January, 1919. He died Aug. 7, 1984. Survivors include two sons, Andre Fish of Quincy, and Edward Fish of Texas; two sisters, Yvonne and Georgette, both of France, 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Fish was preceded in death by a grandchild. Private services will be conducted Thursday in Baylis Cemetery. There is no visitation. The Nieber Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling arrangements.
Transcribed by Rosemary Reeves / Contributed by Ella Tittsworth

EVERETT FISHER , 91, of Pittsfield, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011 at his daughter’s residence in rural Pittsfield. He was born Sept. 24, 1920 in Bartonville, the son of Everett Paul, Sr. and Lettie Louise Frazee Fisher. He married Alice P. Ricks Nov. 12, 1952 in Peoria and she preceded him in death Dec. 24, 1989. He is survived by two daughters, Shelley (husband, Leon) Deardeuff of Pittsfield and Carrie Radam of Palm Coast, Fla.; one son, Paul Dwayne Fisher of Georgetown, Ohio; eight grandchildren, James Curtis of Pinckneyville, Paul (wife, Tina) Curtis of Pittsfield, Jennifer Howard of Kendallville, Ind., Joseph, Alaura and Annie Meeker, Paul E. and William Fisher, all of Georgetown; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Norma Matarelli of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Audrey Lane of Peoria; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Dwayne Fisher. Paul was a graduate of Peoria Manual High School and a veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Army. He worked for Peoria and Pekin Union Railway for 35 years, as a switchman and yardmaster, before retiring in 1983. He enjoyed camping, watching MLB Baseball and NFL Football on television and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Memorial services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Mr. Herschel Carter officiating. A visitation was held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Private interment will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family.
Contributed by Billie Browning - PP

LYLE GARD FISHER , 88, of New Canton, died, Monday, April 26, 2010, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Willowbrook. He was born, Feb. 17, 1922, in New Canton, to John and Ella (Gard) Fisher. They preceded him in death. He married Edith Eileen Hoskins, June 21, 1942, in New Canton. She preceded him in death, March 31, 2007. He is survived by one daughter, Teresa (Terri) Diorio, husband Len, of Hinsdale. He is also survived by four grand­children, Elizabeth McCormack, husband Michael, of Concord, N. II.; Adam Diorio, of Chicago; David Diorio, of Hinsdale; and Daniel Diorio, of Hinsdale. Gard graduated from New Canton High School, where he excelled in baseball and track and field. He and Eileen owned Fisher's Grocery Store, which operated for more than 50 years in New Canton, and were honored to be chosen as Marshalls of the New Canton Harvest Festival. Gard was elected to the first Board of Directors of the West-Pike consolidated school district. He was also a member and served on the board of the New Canton Methodist Church. He and Eileen were one of the first couples married in that church, and they remained married for 64 years. Gard was a volunteer in the New Canton Fire Department and served on the Shearer Cemetery board. In addition to farming, he oper­ated a farm implement business and started the first anhydrous ammonia business in the area. Gard and Eileen were involved with the "People to People" program in Pike County, and they enthusiastically supported New Canton community events. Gard touched the lives of people in the community in many ways, from employment to donating his time or contributing to any person or organization in need. His fondest memories were of the times he and Eileen spent together at their cabin and on their pontoon boat on the Mississippi. Gard loved golf, music, gardening and traveling. He never met a stranger and loved to laugh and tease. He treasured his friends and family and was a devoted hus­band, father and grandfather. He was a kind and generous man who will be missed by all those who knew him.
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WILMA GERALDINE FISHER , 91, of New Canton, died Saturday, May 19, 2012, in the Barry Community Care Center in Barry. She was born Oct. 5, 1920, at home on the family farm, the daughter of John and Pearl (Davis) Stottlemeyer. They preceded her in death. She married Leslie Junior Fisher Nov. 15, 1942, in Hannibal, Mo. He preceded her in death Sept. 23, 1992. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Kay (Richard) Syrcle of Barry, a son, Leslie Lynn (Rose) Fisher of Carthage; 2 grandsons, Jason (Jennifer) Syrcle of Starkville, Mississippi and Mathew Fisher (fiance Robin) of Red Bud; 2 granddaughters, Stacy Syrcle and Laura Fisher (friend Ryan Bruni) both of Chicago; and a great-granddaughter, Olivia Sophia Syrcle of Starkville, Miss. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a sister. Wilma attended Brewster Elementary School, a one room school, located south of New Canton and attended and graduated from New Canton High School. For a few years she worked for Brown Shoe Factory in Pittsfield. She was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed working in her yard and garden and mowed her own lawn until she was 90. She was a member of the New Canton Methodist Church. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial was in Shearer Cemetery in New Canton
Contribute by Billie Browning -Pike Press

BETTY L. FLEISSNER , a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at her residence. She was born August 13, 1925 in Quincy, Illinois to Paul Kinscherff and Osee Borrowman. She was a real estate broker and land developer in the Eagle Nest, New Mexico area. She is survived by Con Fleissner, father of her children of Las Cruces, NM; one son, Dr. Paul Fleissner and wife Dr. Rachel Fleissner of Fargo, North Dakota; one daughter, Holly Fleissner and husband Richard A. Peterson of Silver City; one sister, Paulette Pettingell of Mt. Juliette, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Sage and Merrit Peterson, both of Silver City and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Eugene Lightfoot, a WWII Air Force pilot who died in action in Europe; two brothers, Robert and John Kinscherff and one sister, Nancy Cook Matzen. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 18th at 4-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels. The funeral liturgy will be Wednesday, August 19th at 10am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Father Rod Nichols officiating. The interment will follow at Fort Bayard National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the` family requests donations be made to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 420 W. Market St. Silver City, NM 88061 or High Desert Humane Society PO Box 1973 Silver City, New Mexico 88062. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “trusted care for the ones you love”.
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HOMER E. FLETCHER , 78, of Barry, a retired automobile dealer, died at 7:55 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 23, 1988) in Community Care Center, where he had lived since March 1986. Mr. Fletcher was born Jan. 6, 1910, in Hull, a son of Charles E. and Lotta Lease Fletcher. He married Fola L. Larimore Nov. 30, 1933, in Waterloo. She survives. Mr. Fletcher was of the Methodist faith. He had been employed as an electrical engineer by the Monsanto Chemical Warfare Plant in East St. Louis. He later opened an automo­bile agency in Barry in 1946, retir­ing after 30 years. Survivors also include a daughter, Mrs. Norman (Betty) Main of Barry; a sister, Mrs. Merle (Mildred) Bloom of Manteno; two grand­daughters; a grandson; and six great-grandchildren. He was pre­ceded in death by a brother, Robert. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry by the Rev. Wesley Osborn. Burial will be in Akers Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Barry United Methodist Church, or to the charity or organization of the donor's choice.
Contributed by Ella Tittsworth - Transcribed by Rosemary Reeves

JACK N. FLICK , 61, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Barry, died at 2:10 p.m. Thursday (March 18, 1993) in St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Born May 2, 1931, in Barry, Dr. Flick was the son of Everett and Helen Flick. He married Judith McCarl Aug. 1, 1953. She survives. Dr. Flick graduated from Quincy College in 1953. He en­tered the armed forces in 1954 and served with the medical de­tachment of the U.S. Army at Fort Ord, Calif. After completing his service, he graduated from the Chicago College of Podiatry. In 1960, he moved to Springfield to begin his practice. Survivors include his mother; one son, Jeff of Downers Grove; one daughter, Jane Terry of Springfield.; and two grandchildren, Joseph and Sally Terry. Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Klingner Mortuary Chapel in Springfield, Mo. Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Contributed by Ella Tittsworth - Transcribed by Rosemary Reeves

ABIGAIL JANE (ST.JOHN) FOOTE , one of the best known residents of this section, and an early pioneer in Pike county, died at her home several miles southeast of this city, last Friday, after a brief Illness. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Elder W. E. Spicer, and the body was laid to rest in the South cemetery. Mrs. Foot had nine living children, and all of them, excepting Henry and John, were present at the funeral service. The pall bearers Josiah Main, Charles J. Walker, John Foote, Juliana Rainwater[?], Wheeler Foote and Frank Main, were all them relatives of the deceased. Her maiden name was Abigail Jane St. John. She was born July 2, 1816 in Albany, N. Y., and is the last member of her father's household to depart this life. She was married May 6, 1835 , to George Dorr Foote, at Belleville, St Clair county, Illinois, and they moved to Pike county in 1836. They lived for a time in Missouri and also in Quincy for some time after moving to Pike. Mr. Foote was a well known and successful contractor in the early days. He erected the old buildings of Missouri University at Columbia, and likewise many of the old time business blocks and residences in Quincy. Mr. Foote also erected the old Pike county court house, so well known to the older settlers, and which has long since given place to the beautiful structure which now does service in its stead. Mr. Foote died about 24 years ago. To the union of this excellent couple were born fourteen children. Five of them have passed to the other shore: Edward, Melissa (Mills), William, Geo. and Ida (Petty). The living are: Talmage, John, James, Lydia (Main), Josiah, Jane (Rutledge), Henry, Almira, Anna (Rainwater). There are now living, to perpetuate the honor and integrity of their name and character, eighty six descendants. Mrs. Foote joined the Methodist church early in life, and afterward joined the Christian church, uniting in faith with her husband, who was converted under the preaching of Alexander Campbell, to which faith most of her children, under her ministry no doubt, in later years, allied themselves. Mrs. Foote was of the sturdy stock so characteristic of the pioneers, and her splendid traits will be manifested in the lives of Pike county people for many years to come.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Record, 1 Feb 1905, p4 c2]

ROBERT FORBES , 77 of Pittsfield, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at his residence in Pittsfield. Bob was born April 22, 1934 in Roodhouse, the son of John and Mae Cope Forbes. He married Ada Gratton Jan. 1, 1965 in Pleasant Hill, and she survives. Bob was a mechanic, farmer and owner-operator of Forbes Trucking for many years. He also worked for Hoover Brothers in Milton, and Gordon’s John Deere Implement in Riggston. He was of Non Denominational Christian Faith and a member of the Pike County Crime Stoppers. He enjoyed listening and going to country music shows and local festivals, collecting and restoring old tractors, gardening, auctions, and collecting die cast toy tractors and trucks. Bob enjoyed truck driving and going to family reunions. Bob is survived by his wife, Ada; one brother, Jack (Sally) Forbes of St. Joseph, Mo. Ten children survive, Wanda (Jim) Manfredini of Spring Valley, Robert (Nedra) Forbes of Liberty, Mo., Kenneth (Vicky) Forbes of Parkville, Mo., Deb (Tom) Moore of Milton, Mary (Rodney) Plasky of LaSalle, Glenn (Regina) Wright of Milton, Virgil (Helga) Forbes of Liberty, Mo., Margaret Forbes of Peru, David (Janet) Forbes of McNabb and Sandy (companion, Bill Malcome) Piper of Louisiana, Mo. Twenty-eight grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment was in the Nebo Cemetery in Nebo. Visitation was held Saturday evening, Sept. 10, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to be made to The Robert Forbes family in care of Niebur Funeral Home, 530 W. Adams in Pittsfield
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

LIONEL P. FRUIT , 80, of rural Baylis, died at 5:52 a.m. Friday (March 22, 1996) in Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Mr. Fruit was born July 14, 1915, in Pike County, a son of Louis and Pearl Powell Fruit. He married Rose Scranton June 5, 1976, in Payson. She survives. Mr. Fruit was born and raised in the Pike and Adams county areas and had farmed for his entire life. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and Primetimers and was a past board member of the Farm and Home Administration. A member of Payson Congregational Church, Mr. Fruit was also a member of the Couples Club. He enjoyed playing pitch. Survivors include several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Fruit. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. to­night in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Payson Congregational Church or Blessing Hospice.
Contributed by Ella Tittsworth - Transcribed by Rosemary Reeves

WESLEY LEE FUQUA , 88, of Barry, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He was born Oct. 2, 1921, near Bethel, Mo., to John Wesley and Minnie Pearl (Gosney) Fuqua. They preceded him in death. He married Grace Willey, March 7, 1944, in Shelbyville, Mo. She survives in Barry. He is also survived by two sons: John Wesley Fuqua and wife, Marcilee, of Weston, Idaho and Richard L. Fuqua and his wife, Anna Lee, of Liberty, and two daughters, Barbra Jean Fuqua, of Barry; and Shirley Frances Pedigo, of Alexander. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, five great-great­grandchildren, one sister, Edith Eileen Bower, of Shelbina, Mio., and numer­ous nieces and nephews. He was pre ceded in death by one brother, Harold Eugene and one sister, Ethel E. Ray. Wes was a member of the NRA, Pittsfield Moose Lodge, Teamsters Local of Hannibal, Missouri, and the Fraternal Order of Police. He was an avid hunter and fisher­man. He drove a truck for over 37 years and was in law enforcement for many years. Visitation was held from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12„ at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Bany. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept.13, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Bany. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry. Memorials are suggested to the Barry Fire Department or the Bany United Methodist Church.
Contributed by Billie Browning

ELIZA FURGESON , died at the home of her son in law, M. Ligon, a few miles south of this place, on Monday night. She had been a cripple for many years and was almost 90 years of age. Death was caused by general senility, illness being of short duration. She is survived by one son, Ed Furgeson, and a daughter, Mrs. Ligon, at whose home she died. She was an aunt of Sol Yokem and Mrs. H. T. Shaw. The deceased was much loved by those who knew her and will be greatly missed in the neighborhood in which she has lived so many years. The funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday morning at 10:00 o'clock are were largely attended. The remains were tenderly laid in the Wells cemetery beside those of her husband.
Contributed by Eliza Robinson