EVERETTE L. GALLOWAY , 89, of Pleasant Hill died Monday, May 12, 2008, in Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield. Everette was born July 20, 1918, in Pleasant Hill, a son of Clarence and Laura Ewers Galloway. He married Joanne E. Day on May 4, 1948, in Montclair, N.J. She survives. He was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and an Army veterans of World War II serving in England and France. He was employed by the former Citizens Bank in Pleasant Hill as assistant cashier for many years and also owned and operated E.L. Galloway Insurance Agency in Pleasant Hill. Everette had also served as a board member for the Pleasant Hill School Unit District No. 3, the Pleasant Hill Park Board and Crescent Heights Cemetery Association. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, camping and outdoor activities. Survivors include his wife, Joanna Galloway of Pleasant Hill; five children, Linda E. Galloway of Kenai, Alaska, Susan L. (DeWayne) Yeater of Quincy, David W. (Carol) Galloway of Centennial, Colo., Michael J. Galloway of Springfield and Diana L. (Michael) Hankins of Port Byron; four grandchildren, Nathan and Scott Galloway, Kara (Joe) Smith and Christine (Nicholas) Keller; and three great-grandchildren, Madeleine Albright, Caleb Bunte and Emma Keller. He was preceded in death by a brother, Arsa G. Galloway; and a sister, Thelma Barton. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 16 graveside in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, conducted by Brother Don Hannel. There was no visitation, but friends were invited to the graveside services. Memorials were held at Fairfield Library, Pleasant Hill Arrangements were handled by Lummis Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.
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JOSEPH B. GALLOWAY , one of the pioneer residents of South Pike, died at his home in Pleasant Hill last Friday at the advanced age of 83. Funeral services were held Sunday and the body was laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill cemetery. Galloway was born in Lincoln Co. MO April 28, 1826 and came with the family to this county in 1832. Mr. Galloway lived in an age when plows used even in this section consisted of a wooden mortar and a pounder attached to a spring pole. He was married Sept. 30, 1847 to Sarah Jennings, twelve children being born of their union.

LAURA (EWERS) GALLOWAY , 77, of Pleasant Hill died in her home Wednesday morning at 10:05. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 in the Pleasant Hill Baptist church with the Rev. Elmer Carter officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights cemetery. Mrs. Galloway was born Nov. 21, 1883, in Pleasant Hill township, a daughter of Albert and Emma Sitton Ewers. She was a member of the Baptist church at Pleasant Hill. Her marriage to Arsa Clarence Galloway took place in her parents home in 1907. He preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, Arsa and Everett; a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Barton; a sister, Mrs. Grace Hack, and a brother, Russell Ewers, all of Pleasant Hill. (Died 1961)
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SARAH A. (KINDLE) HARRIS GALLOWAY - b. 21 Mar 1893, near Rockport, IL; d. 30 Nov 1981, Wellsville, MO; Burial: Samuel Taylor Cemetery, near Rockport, IL; M. (1) Cornelius Harris; (2) Elza Galloway, both husbands preceded her in death; Father: Joshua Kindle; Mother: Ida Kluise; Survived by three sons: James Harris of Truxton, MO and Jesse and Ralph Harris, both of Baltimore, MD; 10 grand and 15 great-grandchildren; and a brother: Nick Kindle of Rockport; Preceded by two sisters and three brothers.
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BARBARA J. (FOSTER) GARNER , age 68, of 720 Sycamore, Quincy , formerly of 2429 Cedar died Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at 8:35 pm in Sycamore Health Care Center. She was born January 16, 1935 in Quincy , Illinois , the daughter of Charles E. and Velma Blackledge Foster. Mrs. Garner was a 1953 graduate of Pittsfield High School . She was employed as an assembler for many years at Harris Corporation and Micro Energy, retiring in 1998. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she worked in the baby nursery for many years. Survivors include a daughter, Ellen Likes and her husband Gordon, Camp Point; 2 grandsons, Michael Likes and his wife Keri, Quincy and Spc. Mathew Likes and his wife Susan, Quincy; a great granddaughter, Akira Mackenzie Likes, Quincy; a sister, Milda Henry, Quincy; 2 brothers, Raymond Foster and his wife Marie, Golden, IL and Herb Foster and his wife Ruthie, Quincy; numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral Services will be Monday, October 6, 2003 at 10:30 am in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, Rev. Roger Selves officiating. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery . The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5 to 7pm at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Unit at Sycamore Health Care Center or the Alzheimer's Association of Quincy.

CHUCK GARNER , 51, of Paris, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, at Audrain Medical Center in Mexico. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Samuel Taylor Cemetery near Rockport, Ill., conducted by Brother Don Hannel. There is no visitation, but friends are invited to the graveside services. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, Ill., is handling arrangements. Mr. Garner was born Sept. 11, 1956, in Louisiana, to Leslie Wayne and Laura Mae Ward Garner. Survivors include his parents of Perry; a brother, Richard W. Garner of Perry; a sister, Lesley Diane Cooper of St. Louis; a nephew, Dustin Garner of Perry; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Leslie and LaVeta Garner and Bill and Mabel Ward.
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CORA GARNER , 75, died Oct. 20 in a Barry Nursing Home where she had been a patient only a short time. She was a well known resident of Rockport, where she had lived many years. Funeral services were held there at 2 o'clock Thursday in the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Rodney Miller. The body was at the Sutter Funeral Home until the hour of the service. Burial was in Taylor cemetery at Rockport. Born May 13, 1884, Mrs. Garner was the widow of Edward Garner whose death occured in 1949. She is survived by two sons, Leslie and Lloyd of Rockport. A son Paul died several years ago.

GERALD LLOYD GARNER , 82, of Hannibal, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at Willow Care Center in Hannibal. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. The Rev. Allen Clark will officiate. Burial will be at Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport, Ill. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home. Mr. Garner was born Feb. 3, 1926, in Arcadia, Neb., to L.C. and Elnora Martha Cook Garner. He was married to Evelyn Blacketer on July 8, 1948, in Quincy, Ill. She survives. Other survivors include one daughter, Cheryl Black Brown (Larry “Rusty”) of Hannibal; brothers, James Garner (Leota) and Robert Garner (Sandy), both of Barry, Ill.; a sister, Sharon Burgdorff of Barry, Ill.; two grandchildren, Larry Brown Jr. (Barb) of Rosmond, Calif., and Marla Ryan (Jack) of Hannibal; five great-grandchildren, Stacey Henderson, Larry Brown III, Courtney Ryan, Alyssa Brown and J.C. Ryan Jr. Mr. Garner was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters. Mr. Garner retired as a conductor from the Burlington-Northern Railroad. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, having served from 1944 until 1947. Mr. Garner was Christian by faith. Mr. Garner loved to fish and loved spending time with his family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Samuel Taylor Cemetery, Rockport, Ill., in care of James O’Donnell Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be friends and family.
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ILAH V. (BLACKETER) GARNER , 78, of Palmyra, died at 4 a.m. Monday, May 30, 2005, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 2, at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Pastor Darrell Zook will officiate. Burial will be at Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport, Ill. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the funeral home. Mrs. Garner was born July 1, 1926, in New Canton, Ill., to Marvon and Thelma Irene Chaplin Blacketer. She was married to Loren Garner on Jan. 4, 1941, in Palmyra. He preceded her in death July 21, 1966. Survivors include three daughters, Sharon Kay Straus (Roger) of Philadelphia, Mo., Penny J. Gerdeman (Larry) of Louisiana, Mo., and Deborah J. Fitzpatrick of the state of Florida; one son, Darold W. Garner (Brenda) of Hannibal; nine grandchildren, Loretta Maddox of Hannibal, Kerry Burke of Paris, Tina Lovelace of Palmyra, Bobby Garner of New London, Anita Jennings of Frankford, Angie Dwight of Hannibal, Greg Straus of Philadelphia, Mo., Brandi Garner of Hannibal and Kevina Miller of Bowling Green; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Pansey Reta Garner; one brother; and one sister. Mrs. Garner formerly worked as a cashier for Casey's in Palmyra. She attended Pearidge Mennonite Church. Mrs. Garner enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, flowers and Christmas. Memorials may be made to the Special Care Unit at Maple Lawn Nursing Home. Pallbearers will be Greg Straus, Mark Lovelace, Dave Maddox, Bobby Garner, Rodney Jennings, Kenny Burke, Justin Dwight and Shelby Lovelace.
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JAMES W. GARNER , 77, of Barry, died Saturday June 13, 2009, at his residence in Barry. James was born Dec. 5, 1931 in Loup City Neb. to Loren and Elnora Cook Garner. He married Leota Myers Oct. 15, 1954 at the Rockport Christian Church and she survives. Jim was a journeyman pressman at Western Printing Company in Hannibal, MO. Later he was a contract laborer for Black Construction Company and worked for City of Barry. Mr. Garner was a US Army veteran, serving in England during the Korean War. Jim was a member of the Rockport Christian Church and the Barry American Legion Post 222. He enjoyed helping people, reading, hunting, and times spent with his boys, coaching and watching their baseball teams. Survivors include his wife, Leota; three sons, Randy (wife Sally) Garner of Palmyra, Mo., Rusty Garner of Brownsburg, Ind. and Bob (wife Ruth) Garner of Joplin, Mo.; a brother, Robert (wife Sandy) Garner of El Dara; and a sister, Mrs. Sharon Burgdorf of Barry; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Lloyd Garner; and two sisters in infancy. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday June 17, at 10 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry, with Rev. Bill Walton officiating. Burial will be at the Samuel Taylor Cemetery at Rockport. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 5 - 8 p.m. at the funeral chapel in Barry. Memorials may be left to the Rockport Christian Church or the Barry Food Pantry
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MILDRED I. (PAYNE) GARNER , b. 8 Dec 1911, Pike Co., IL; d. 19 Sep 1983, Hannibal, MO; Bu.: Samuel Taylor Cemetery, near Rockport, IL; resident of Rockport; M. Lloyd O. Garner on 10 Oct 1929 at Pittsfield, IL; Father: Harry Payne; Mother: Rebecca David; Surviving are her husband; one brother: Merle Payne of Hannibal; two grandsons; and five great grandchildren.
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MILTON GARNER , b. 11 Dec 1923, NE; d. 26 Sep 1995, Columbia, MO; Burial: Samuel Taylor Cemetery, Rockport, IL; resident of Barry; WWII Army Veteran; M. M. Marie Blacketer on 26 Sep 1942 in Bowling Green, MO; Father: James Garner; Mother: Jennie Hoadly: Survived by his wife; one son: Milton E. "Cork" Garner of Monticello, MO; one daughter: Pamela Garner of Fowler; four grand and three great-grandchildren; two brothers: Harold Garner of Canton and George Garner of New Salem; and one sister: Ona Ogle of New London, MO; Preceded by two brothers: Loren and Jack.
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SCOTT SCOVILLE GARNER , 50, of Quincy, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at his home. He was born Oct. 4, 1961, in Hannibal, Mo., son of Sharen Scoville Borrowman of Quincy and Russell (Diane) Garner of New Canton. Scott married Sherry Bizaillion Hills April 30, 2011, in Quincy, and she survives. In addition to his mother, father, mother-in-law and wife, Scott is survived by a son, Garret Garner of Ames, Iowa; Garret’s mother, Lisa Garner of Quincy; stepchildren, Misty, Natoshia and Levi (Missy Starman) Hills, Kevin Carder II, and Jackie and Jacob Carder of Quincy; stepgrandchildren, Brennan, Bryleigh, Kason, Quinten, Tayjah, D’Aundre, Kohltin, Kendra and DeLainey; mother-in-law, Mary Bizaillion of Quincy; aunts and uncles: Ralph (Shirley) Garner of New Canton, Jack (Micky) Scoville of Belleville and Donna Chatham of Belleville; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Inez Scoville; paternal grandparents, Luther and June Garner; and stepfather, George Borrowman. Scott graduated from Pittsfield High School, Class of 1979, and attended Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo., where he was a member of the TKE fraternity. He owned and operated SGL Motors and Scrub a Dub Laundromat in Quincy and had numerous rental properties in Illinois and Missouri. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, the Auto Buying Association and The Crossing 929 Church of Quincy. Scott enjoyed spending time with family and his many, many friends. He loved attending car shows and car auctions, was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and attended numerous games. He enjoyed pheasant hunting with his good buddies. Family met with friends Monday from 4-7 p.m. at The Crossing 929, 929 Monroe Street, Quincy. Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at The Crossing, 929 Monroe Street, Quincy, with Pastor Jim Dennis offi ciating. Memorials in memory of Scott Garner have been established for Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo.
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IDA (HOWE) GARRETT , died very suddenly at the family home on East Benson street last Thursday afternoon at five o'clock. She was taken ill with typhoid fever a few weeks ago, but had been up and around the house everyday and was getting along nicely. Mrs. Garrett was formerly Miss Ida Howe, a daughter of Mrs. Katherine Howe. She was 44 years of age and is survuved by her husband and six children, Agnes, George, Jr., Orien, Ida, Russell, and Lydia, also a brother Charles Howe of Rockport and a sister Mrs. Al Collins of this city. The youngest child is one year old. Funeral services took place from the residence Sunday afternoon at three o'clock and were in charge of Rev. W. R. Leslie, pastor of the M.E. Church. Interment was in the West Cemetery.
Pike County Republician September 15 1915

ANNA L. (FOSTER) GATES , 61, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of Calhoun County, died at Illini Community Hospital at Pittsfield Friday (Nov 15, 1963) at 12:45 am. She had been in ill health for a year. Services will be held Monday at 2 pm in the Church of Christ at Mozier with the Rev. Thomas Shaw officiating. Burial will be in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Mrs. Gates was born July 16, 1907, at Indian Creek, a daughter of Charles and Lucinda Bensinger Foster. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Mozier. On May 11, 1924, she married Frank Gates at Hardin. Surviving are the husband; a son, John L. Gates of Pleasant Hill; three daughters, Mrs. Anna May White, Mrs. Elva Hagen, and Mrs. Charles Prater, all of Pleasant Hill; three brothers, Lee Foster of Bowling Green, Mo, and Walter Foster and Ted Foster, both of Hamburg; four sisters, Mrs. Freda Buchanan of Nebo, Mrs. Lizzie Carroll of Hamburg, Mrs. Frances Knollhoff of Granite City, and Mrs. Blanche Little of Hamburg, 11 grandchildren; and 5 great grand-children.

FRANK L. GATES , 82, of Pleasant Hill, a retired carpenter and farmer, died at 4:10 am Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. He was born June 25, 1902 in Calhoun County a son of John and Ida Gardner Gates. He married Anna L. Foster May 11, 1904 in Hardin, and she died Nov. 15, 1968. Survivors include a son, John of Pleasant Hill; three daughters, Mrs. Anna May White, Mrs. Lenora Hagen and Mrs. Leta Prater, all of Pleasant Hill; one brother, Joseph of Granite City and a sister, Nora Anderson of Belleview. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 pm Friday at the Ward Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill with burial in the Crescent Heights Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Rescue Equipment Fund of the Pleasant Hill Volunteer Ambulance Unit.

JOHN L. GATES , 69, of Pleasant Hill died Wednesday, December 15, 1993, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. He had been employed by Portland Cement Company in St. Louis and later by Dundee Cement Company in Clarksville, MO. He was a member of the Mozier Church of Christ, an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Springfield American Legion Post 32. Born August 26, 1924, in Hardin, he was a son of Frank and Anna Foster Gates. He married Virgia E. Prater on August 28, 1946, in Pittsfield and she survives. Also surviving are a son, Johnny Gates of Springfield; one daughter, Janet Smith of Cincinatti; two sisters, Leta Prater of Nebo and Lenora Ehret of Pleasant Hill; four grandchildren, Dianna Long of Atlas; Richie Jones, Dawn Gates and Jackie Gates, all of Springfield. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna M. White. The funeral was conducted on Friday, December 17, 1993 at the Mozier Church of Christ with Rev. Roy Lee Criswell officiating.

JOHNNY GATES , 56, of Springfield, formerly of Pleasant Hill, died Oct. 10, 208, at St. John's Hospice. Johnny was born Oct. 27, 1951 in Louisiana, Mo., tile son of John Luther and Virgia Emia Prater Gates. He married Kathy Afor of Pittsfield April 21, 1979. Johnny was a member of Church of Christ in Mozier. He also belonged to American Legion Post 32 and VFW #755. JOhnny received Mechanics Diesel Training while serving in the Arm * and he was later employed by Superior Walls. Johnny was an outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan and will be remembered as a fun-loving, gen­erous, family man. Johnny was preceded in death by his father and sister, Janet K. Smith. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Gates of Springfield; his daughters, Dawn Michelle (husband, David- Paul) Allen of Springfield, former­ly of Ft. Myers, Fla. and Jackie Marie (husband, Bryan) Nicoll of Springfield; two grandchildren, Hunter Ray and Braden Nicoll; his mother, Virgia Gags of Pleasant Hill; in addition to several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephew, including Richie "RI" (wife, Meri) Jones of Cantral. Family met with friends from 4­6:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, at Kirlin­Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. A funeral cer­emony took place at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 at KIrlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center
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SHARON (MOTLEY) GATES , 67, died July 19, 2008, surrounded by her loving husband and children. She was born July 7, 1941 to G. Earl and Opal Motley. She married Robert Gates in New Canton, June 26, 1959. Sharon worked at Gates Repair & Machine with her children for many years, Sny Island Levee Drainage District, First National Bank of Barry and Motorola. She is survived by her husband, Robert of New Canton; a son, Rob (Jan) Gates of New Canton; and a daughter, Shelley Syrcle of Barry; three granddaughters, Alicia, Shannon and Shelbey; one sister, Joyce Martin of Liberty; a sister-in-law, Etta Motley of Rockport; a brother, Doug (Carolyn) Motley of Louisiana, Mo. and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Kenneth Motley; one brother-in-law, Gilbert Martin; a son-in-law, Kevin 'Red' Syrcle. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She quilted with the Hull & Payson quilt groups. She loved quilting, swedish weaving, baking and cooking, bluegrass music, boat racing, harvesting pecans at the river, traveling in the bus and enjoyed many many adventures with her family and friends. Sharon will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. And with every one she met, her quilt of life grew with patterns and stitches of love. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, July 23, from 4 - 8 pm and the funeral will be Thursday, July 24, at 10 am. Both will be held at the Niebur Funeral Home in Barry, with graveside services following the funeral at the Shearer Cemetery in New Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Barry/Pike County Cancer Support Group or Donors Choice.
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CAROL LEE GAY - Carol Lee Gay, 12, Killed in Accident Monday (handwritten in pen "March 1964") Carol Lee Gay, 12, a seventh grade student in the Rockport school, was killed instantly at 8:30 Monday night in a head-on collision on the Dutch Creek Bridge on Route 96, two miles north of Rockport. Joseph T. Gay, 50, father of the girl and driver of the car, was taken to Illini Community hospital in Pittsfield with a fracture of the knee, multiple fractures of the face, and numerous lacerations of the face. He was taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy Tuesday. Earl Eugene Prichett, 39, of Rockport, driver of the other car, was taken to Pike County hospital in Louisiana, Mo. He suffered internal injuries, a leg fracture and lacerations of the head. State Police said the Prichett auto was traveling south on Route 96, crossed the center line and struck the Gay car head-on. Gay and his daughter were returning to their farm home after attending church services at the Rockport Methodist church. Carol Lee was born at Rockport, April 7, 1951, a daughter of Joseph T. and Eva Fuller Gay. She attended Rockport grade school and church and Sunday School at the Rockport Methodist Church. She was a 4-H club member. Surviving besides her parents are two brothers, Jim of Rockport and Steve of Normal; a sister, Linda, at home, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Gay and A. E. Fuller of Rockport. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 26, 1964 at 2:30 in the Rockport Methodist Church. The Rev. Dean Benton will officiate. Burial will be in Samuel Taylor cemetery.

EVA LOUISE (FULLER) GAY , 90, of rural Rockport died Tuesday (Aug. 3, 2004) in Blessing Hospital, Quincy. Born Feb. 19, 1914, in New Canton, she was a daughter of Alfred and Mary Neff Fuller. She married Joseph Gay on Oct. 22, 1933, and was married to him for 68 years before he died in 2001. Mrs. Gay was a member of Rockport Methodist Church for many years, serving as Sunday school superintendent, Sunday school teacher, and MYF (youth) leader. Most recently Eva was a member of New Canton Methodist Church. Mrs. Gay was on the committee that initially set up the Pike County School Districts in the mid-1940s and was a longtime member of the ETC and the Birthday Club. Mrs. Gay was very interested in politics and took an active role in her party. Survivors include two sons, Jim (Barbara) Gay of Rockport and Steve (Shirley) Gay of Signal Mountain, Tenn.; a daughter, Mrs. Les (Linda) Sachs of Quincy; a half brother, Alfred E. Fuller of Germany; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; a daughter, Carol Anne Gay; two sisters, Bernice Cox and Beulah Anagnost; and a brother, Everett Fuller. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill with the Rev. Leland Uden and the Rev. Howard Sallee officiating. Burial will be in Samuel Taylor Cemetery near Rockport. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Chaddock School in Quincy or Habitat for Humanity. The Ward-Lummis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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EVALINE GAY , passed away Tuesday morning about 11:45 at her home here. Miss Gaw, a former Methodist Missionary was 76 years old. Born Nov. 12, 1887 in Atlas township a daughter of James Gaw and Clara Ann Capps. Eva, as she was known by everyone, taught in schools in and around Pleasant Hill, starting in 1905. She taught at Sapp, Gilgal, Liberty, Prairie Mound, Cotton Wood, and Pleasant Hill grades. In 1910 she went to Kansas to teach in the Kickapoo Indian School, and later was transferred to the Fort Totten Indian school in North Dakota where she stayed 3 years. 1913-1914 she attended Gem City Business School then returned to the Indian Service in South Dakota. In 1922 she worked in the Indian office at Pawkuska, Okla., and in 1923 sailed to China as a Methodist Missionary. She remained in this service for the next 20 years when forced to return home due to the Japanese war. After attending the Garrett school in Evanston, IL, she filled the pastorate at Hennepin, IL, for two years. She then returned to Pleasant Hill where she remained a faithful worker and teacher in her church. Funeral arrangements were incomplete as the Messenger goes to press. The body is at Ward Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill.

GERTRUDE (HAINES) GAY - b. 2 Feb 1895, Atlas, IL; d. 22 Jul 1976, Silver Springs, MD; Bu.: Samuel Taylor Cemetery, Rockport, IL; M. Ernest H. Gay in 1921, he died in 1970; Father: Henry W. Haines; Mother: Lydia Amy Martin; Survived by two children: William W. Gay of Silver Spring and Mrs. Richard (Patricia) Diemer of Northbrook; and seven grandchildren; Member of the Pike Co., IL DAR Chapter.
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JAMES GAY , one of the early pioneers who came to this county from North carolina in 1834 and settled in Pleasant Hill Township, died Aug. 6 at his home in Summer Hill at the age of 93 years. He was possessed of quite a large estate, which a year or two since he divided among his six sons and two daughters.

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JOSEPH T. GAY , 87, of rural New Canton, died Sunday morning, June 3, 2001, at his home. Born March 11, 1914 at Rockport, he was a son of Laurance Oliver and Phila Donohoo Welch Gay. He married Eva Louise Fuller on Oct. 22, 1933 at Louisiana, Mo. and she survives at the home. Also surviving are two sons, James C. Gay (wife Barbara) of rural Rockport and Steve Gay (wife Shirley) of Peoria; one daughter, Mrs. Les (Linda) Sachs of Quincy; eight grandchildren: Mrs. Gary (Lisa) Gonzini of Champaign, David Gay (wife Amy) of Pittsfield, James Gay of Schaumburg, Stephanie Chambliss of Evanston, Necia Chambliss of St. Louis, Mo., Susan Nufer of San Diego, Calif., Jennifer Sachs of Springfield and Matthew Sachs of Quincy. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Carol Anne Gay, and an infant brother. Mr. Gay, a lifelong Pike County grain and livestock farmer, was a 1932 graduate of New Canton High School. He was a member of the former Rockport United Methodist Church and the Pike County Farm Bureau. He had served on the Pittsfield school board for many years. In his youth he held many track records in Pike County, and was well-known as a baseball catcher for the Rockport Town team. He enjoyed bowling and playing cards. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, at the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, with the Rev. Dorothy Browning officiating. Burial will be in the Samuel Taylor Cemetery near Rockport. Visitation was Tuesday evening and will also be from 8 a.m. today until time of the service. Memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity.
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PHILA D. (WELCH) GAY , b. 17 Apr 1893, Rockport, IL; d. 24 Feb 1981, Pittsfield, IL; Bu.: Samuel Taylor Cemetery, near Rockport, IL; resident of Rockport; M. Laurence O. Gay on 14 Apr 1912 in Rockport, IL, he died 7 May 1972; Father: Dr. J. H. Welch; Mother: Mollie Donohoe; Survived by a son: Joe of New Canton; three grand and six great-grandchildren.
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NAOMI M. (ALTIZER) GERARD , 91 of rural Pittsfield, died Monday, April 27, 2009, at Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield. She was born Sept. 28, 1918 in Bellview, the daughter of Austin Altizer Sr and Sarah O. Pruett Altizer, Sr. She married Kenneth William Gerard Sr. July 3, 1947 and he preceded her in death Nov. 16, 1970. Naomi was a member of the Independence Christian Church and taught Sunday School and Bible School for numerous years. She dearly loved raising and taking care of her children, grandchildren and other family members along with cooking, flower and vegetable gardening and canning. She is survived by three sons and one daughter, Kenny (Marcia) Gerard, Mark (Jonie) Gerard, Mike (Kim) Gerard, all of Pittsfield and Sarah (Steve) Aughenbaugh, Lincoln; 10 grandchildren, Brandon (Miranda) Gerard, Nathan (Karen) Gerard, Billy Gerard, Isaac (Ashley) Gerard, Jamie Gerard, Shelby Gerard, Kelsey Gerard, Laura Aughenbaugh, Evan Aughenbaugh and Connor Edwards; three great-grandchildren, Noah Gerard, Kaylin Gerard and Molly Gerard; and several nieces and nephews. Naomi was preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers, Nettie Davis, Vera Altizer, Opal Bartlett, Veda Gerard, Roxy Smith, Austin Altizer Jr., Arthur Altizer and Verdie Altizer and a nephew, Guy Davis, who was raised in the home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 30, at 11 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Jim Bormann officiating. Burial will be at the Pittsfield West Cemetery
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ULDENE (EDOM) GERARD , age 95, of the Pittsfield Health Care Center in Pittsfield, Ill. died 9:40 p.m. Wednesday (November 8, 2006) at the HealthCare Center. She was born January 5, 1911 in Baylis, Ill. daughter of the late Harry N. and Myrtle Hubbs Edom. She married Everett Gerard and he preceded her in death on September 6, 1967. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one sister, Lois Jester; and three brothers, Gerald Edom, Cletus Edom, and Clifton Edom. She was a past employee of the old Brandt’s Book Store in Pittsfield, Ill. for 33 years. She loved to paint and draw and was a member of the local art club. She loved being around people and enjoyed visiting. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at the Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Ill.

VEDA O. (ALTIZER) GERARD , 79, of Pittsfield, died at 5:43 p.m. Monday (Nov. 4, 1996) in Illini Community Hospital in Pitts­field. Born Jan. 30, 1917, in Bellview, Mrs. Gerard was a daughter of Austin and 0l1ie Pruett Altizer. She married Lyndle Everett Gerard June 20, 1942, in Bowling Green, Mo. He died Jan. 15, 1984. Mrs. Gerard worked at the for­mer Brown Shoe Co. in Pittsfield and aided Vernice Johnson in her beauty shop for many years. She and her husband farmed south of Pittsfield and showed Hereford cat­tle with her family. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed crossword puz­zles and gardening. Survivors include two sons, Jeff Gerard of Pittsfield and Eric Ger­ard of Beardstown; three grandchil­dren, Chad Gerard of Perry, Schuyler Gerard of Beardstown, and Jordan Gerard of Pittsfield; two sisters, Opal Bartlett of Hawkinsville, Ga., and Naomi Ger­ard of Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Gerard was preceded in death by a grandson, Colin Gerard; a sister, Roxie Smith; and three brothers, Austin Altizer Jr. and Arthur and Verdi Althizer. Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home by the Rev. Frank Claybourne. Burial will be in Pitts­field West Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to Farm Safety 4 Just Kids or to Inde­pendence Christian Church.
Transcribed by Rosemary Reeves - Contributed by Ella Tittsworth

BEVERLY LYNN GERGER , 64, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in Pittsfield on December 6, 1946, to Gertrude Hobbs. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Luther and Eva Roberts. Lynn was a 1964 graduate of Pittsfield High School and Gem City College. She was employed by the State of Illinois for 41 years. She is survived by her son, Brett (Wendy) Gerger of Chatham; two grandchildren, Maddox and Mia Gerger; her mother, Gertrude Hobbs of Pittsfield; three sisters, Peggy (Ken) Kimble of Brooklyn Park, MN, Patti (Jeff) McCartney of Pittsfield and Susan Capps of St. Charles; and several nieces and nephews. A visitation was held Saturday, February 26, 2011, at Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home in Springfield.
Contributed by Billie Browning

JOE GILVIN died at the home grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Owens 2 1/2 miles southwest of Griggsville, Mrs. Ella Gilvin, aged 7 years, 4 months and 12 days. Joe was a kind and obedient boy and was liked by all who knew him. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church Wednesday, Rev. Armentrout officiating. The funeral was largely attended by his schoolmates who were sorry to part with such a kind boy as Joe, and accompanied his remains to their resting place in the Griggsville cemetery. C.E.O.
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

JOHN F. GODFREY was born in Cambridgeshire, England, June 12, 1823, and died Jan. 6, 1901, aged 77 years, 6 months and 24 days. He was one of a family of fourteen children, only two of whom are now living. His parents came to this country while he was quite young and settled in Belmont county, Ohio, where he resided until 1857, when he moved to Beverly, Ill., where he has since made his home. He was married to Helen Thorburn in 1850, by whom he had eight children, six of whom survive him. He became a charter member of the Congregational church of Beverly in 1859 and was always an earnest worker in the church and Sunday school, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was buried at the Mound Prairie cemetery.
Barry Adage January 24 1901

CHARLES C. GOERTZ 68, of Pittsfield , died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis . He was born Dec. 9, 1938, in Pontoosuc, a son of Casper J. and Elma N. Schultz Goertz. He married Barbara Dolbeare Dec. 8, 1979, in Pittsfield , and she survives. He is also survived by 4 sons, Rick (Kim) Goertz of Springfield, and Johnathon Goertz, Jim (Kim) Shade and Patrick Hughes, all of Pittsfield; 3 daughters, Mrs. Deborah (Joe) Vandermark of Macomb, Mrs. Chris (Tom) Higgins of Pittsfield and Mrs. Deborah (Steve) Summers of Milton; one brother, Robert Goertz of Springfield; 4 sisters, Dorothy Knight of Liberty, Marjorie Logsdon of Quincy, Fern Burgan of Kewanee, and Junetta Goertz of Rockford; 12 grandchildren, Alexandra Shellstrom, Nathaniel Shellstrom, Shelley, Rebecca and Tiffany Higgins, Jeremy and Christopher Shade, Kali, Kalisa and Jordan Goertz, Jonathon and Jacob Goertz; 3 great grandchildren, Kaleb Sidwell, Daniel Walston and Kennedy Frazier; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Goertz served his country in the U.S. Army during peacetime, receiving an honorable discharge in 1964. He owned and operated Goertz Electric in Pittsfield for 25 years and was a service technician for Peters Heating and Air Conditioning in Quincy . He was a member of the Church of Christ , Pittsfield Masonic Lodge #790 AF & AM, former Jaycee member, Goldwing Riders Association in Quincy and Quincy Elks Lodge. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, tinkering in his garage and being with family. Funeral services were Saturday at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield . Burial was at West Cemetery in Pittsfield . Masonic services were conducted Friday at Niebur Funeral Home by Pittsfield Masonic Lodge. Memorials were suggested to American Cancer Society-Leukemia Research, or to Pittsfield Masonic Lodge.

AMERICA (GRANT) GOODIN - Some ten days or two weeks ago, Mrs. America Goodin, was brought from her home in Lincoln county, Missouri, to the residence of her daughter Mrs. Elliot Baker in a very weak and feeble state of health, having been long an invalid. On the morning of the 27th at 1:30, she peacefully passed away at the ripe old age of 75, and her remains were deposited in the Goodin cemetery to await the final resurrection, after a brief religious service by Elder Snively. Her maiden name was America Grant, and on the 12th of January, A. D., 1843, she was joined in marriage with Alexander H. Goodin by that veteran evangelist, James Burbridge, then known and loved by all as 'Old Father Burbridge.' They made their home and raised a family in this county the earlier part of their married life and there are now living as the fruits of their union Mrs. Fred Brittain, of Texas Robert, William and Lafayette in Missouri, Thomas in Oklahoma, Mrs. Susan Baker and S. M. Goodin of this county. The aged husband still survives. They were part and parcel of the county's early history, esteemed and respected by all.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson - Pike County Democrat, April 10, 1895 (Headstone 26 November 1884)

GEORGE THOMAS GOODIN , 47, of Pittsfield died Friday night, Nov. 6, 1992 at Illini Community Hospital. Born Oct. 11, 1945 in Pittsfield, he was a son of Vincent H. and Sara Elizabeth Singleton Goodin. He married Astrid Kummert Capps on May 19, 1989. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Laura Goodin of Texas; two stepsons, Phil and Michael Capps of Pittsfield; one stepdaugh­ter, Kisten Capps of Pittsfield; one sister, Mrs Matthew (Nancy) Taylor of Pittsfield; one brother, William Goodin of Red Bud; two aunts; and several nieces, nephews, and cou­sins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr Goodin was a 1963 graduate of Pittsfield High School and a 1967 graduate of Quincy College. Shortly after college, he was asso­ciated with Sears-Roebuck in Evansville, Ind., then returned to Pittsfield and operated the Carpet Center. At the time of his death he was owner of G&W Furniture Store, with which he had been associated since 1958. Mr Goodin was a member of St Mary's Catholic Church and Old Or­chard Country Club, both in Pittsfield. Funeral Mass was at 10 a.m. Monday at St Mary's Catholic Church in Pittsfield with burial at Goodin Cemetery near Pittsfield. Niebur Funeral Home handled ar­rangements. Memorials may made to Pittsfield High School Athletic Boosters.
Transcribed by Rosemary Reeves - Contributed by Ella Tittsworth

HAYWARD GOODIN , 87, died on August 22, 2005 at 5:18 a.m. at Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield, IL. Hayward as born on January 23, 1918, in Martinsburg, IL to Louis H. and Ina L. Cheek Goodin. He married June Sutton and she preceded. He was in the U. S. Army during WWII. He worked at the DX Station in Pittsfield and drove a U.S. Mail Truck for Frank Troutner and retired from the city of Pittsfield as a laborer. Hayward attended and was baptized in the Pearl Church of Christ. He was a collector of antiques and clocks. Survivors: one brother Howard (Genevive) Goodin of Pittsfield, IL., two nieces Mrs. David (Donna) Johnson, Hannibal, MO and Mrs. Vince (Shirley) Tovar, Knoxville, TN. Preceded by his wife June and an infant son, Louis and a nephew Richard Goodin. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be at the Goodin Cemetery, Pittsfield, Illinois. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 25 th at the Niebur Funeral Home noon till time of services.

HAROLD GOODIN , 100, of Pittsfield, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, at Liberty Village in Pitts He was born March 31, 1911 in Martinsburg, a son of Louis and Ina Cheek Goodin. He married Genevieve Hagen June 18, 1938 in Bowling Green, Mo., and she survives. From their union, they had three children Richard, Shirley, and Donna. Howard attended Liberty and Highland grade schools, then went to Pleasant Hill High School. Howard had various jobs during his early years. He even helped care for a Civil War Veteran at what was then called the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Quincy. For a time he owned a grocery store in Baylis, and after that farmed for many years until retirement. Howard loved playing baseball as a youngster and faithfully followed the game through the years. He liked telling about seeing a Tigers game in the late 1920’s where he had the pleasure of seeing Ty Cobb hit a home run. Howard also enjoyed gardening and giving away the fruits of his labor. Howard was an avid hunter and fisherman. He especially enjoyed visiting with friends and relatives. Howard always had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was a member of the Pittsfield Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife Genevieve of Hawthorne Inn, Pittsfield; and daughters, Shirley (Vince) Tovar of Mobile, Ala. and Donna (David) Johnson of Hannibal, Mo. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Traci Chanyalew, Mark Mintler, and Chris Johnson, and four great granddaughters, and special family friend, Ralph Waite. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Ina Goodin, brothers Hayward and Junior Goodin, and a son Richard Goodin. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, with Don Carlton officiating. Burial was in the Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.

JAMES ROBERT GOODIN , 65, of Pittsfield, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. He was born July 27, 1937 to George Willis and Martha Jean Patrick Goodin. He married Ruth Anne Bushnell Jan. 25, 1980 at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. She survives. Mr. Goodin served in the United State Army and later worked at Hercules Chemical Company for 30 years, retiring in 1999. He attended the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. He enjoyed sports, especially the Cardinals, and loved spending time with his family. Survivors are his wife, Ruth Anne Goodin of Pittsfield; a son, Robert Patrick Goodin of Columbia, Mo.; a brother, Clinton Goodin of Columbus, Ind.; a sister, Mrs. Dean (Anita Kay) Hillman of East Peoria; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were Thursday at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Clay Boyd officiating. Burial was in the Goodin Cemetery in Pittsfield with military graveside rites conducted by the Pittsfield American Legion Post 152. Memorials are suggested to the donors' choice. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield handled the arrangements.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

LAURA (ROBERTS) GOODIN , 93, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 17 at 10 in the Pearl Nursing Home, where she had been a patient for the past several months. She was the daughter of Palmedas D. and Lucy A. Berry Roberts and was born on a farm near Martinsburg, IL Nov. 2, 1868 and passed away Oct. 17, 1962 at the age of 93 years, 11 months and 15 days. She was married to Geo. E. Goodin in 1892 at Martinsburg, IL. To this union two sons were born, Wendall and Berry, both of Pleasant Hill. A foster daughter, Mrs. Vera Daniels of Quincy, was taken into their home and reared and loved as their own. She united with church at Martinsburg in early life. In 1917, Mr. and Mrs. Goodin retired and moved to Pleasant Hill and in 1920 she placed her membership with the Church of Christ at Pleasant Hill where she remained a faithful member. Mr. Goodin died in 1939. Surviving are her two sons, her foster daughter, one daughter-in-law, 5 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in the Church of Christ in Pleasant Hill, Friday afternoon at 2:30 with Bro. Lowell Manchester and Bro. Jesse Smith officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights cemetery in Pleasant Hill.

MARTHA JEAN (PATRICK) GOODIN - b. 19 Feb 1916, Winchester, IL; d. 15 Mar 1987, Pittsfield, IL; Bu.: Goodin Cem., Pittsfield, IL; M. Willis Goodin on 12 May 1933 in Bowling Green, MO, he died in Mar. 1964; Parents; (not given); Survived by two sons: Clinton of Columbus, IN and Jim of Pittsfield; one daughter: Kay Hillman of East Peoria; one brother: Wilbur Patrick of Jacksonville; six grand and five great-grandchildren.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

MARY MATILDA (WHEELER) GOODIN - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Matilda (Mollie) Goodin, 90 year old Pike county native, were held at 2 pm Tuesday at Pearl Church of Christ with Rev. Jesse Smith officiating. Interment was in Miller cemetery near Pearl . Hanks Funeral Home was in charge. Mrs. Goodin, who had spent most of her life in the rural Pearl area, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 1970 in Boyd hospital at Carrollton . Born in Pike county, March 2, 1880, Mollie Wheeler was the daughter of Warren ad Mary Battershell Wheeler. She was married to Joe Goodin who preceded her in death in 1963. Her only surviving close relative is a great niece, Mrs. Valeria Whisman of Pearl vicinity.

SARA ELIZABETH (SINGLETON) GOODIN - b. 18 May 1914, Pittsfield, IL; d. 27 Apr 1991, Pittsfield, IL; Bu.: Goodin Cem., near Pittsfield, IL; M. Vincent H. Goodin on 26 Dec 1936 in Chicago, IL, he died in Sep. 1958; Fa.: William Singleton; Mo.: Jane Austin; Survived by two sons: George of Pittsfield and William of Red Bud; one daughter: Mrs. Matthew (Nancy) Taylor of Pittsfield; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister: Nora Beckenholt of Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by two brothers.
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JOHN FRANKLIN GRAFFORD , son of Benjamin Franklin and Sarah Catherine Doman Grafford, was born January 21, 1871 near Pleasant Hill, Illinois, and departed this life of March 5, 1959, at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 14 days, at the home of his daughter, Lottie Maxfield in Louisiana, Mo. When a young man, Mr. Grafford confessed his faith and became a member of the Christian Church of Pleasant Hill, Illinois and retained his membership there until his death. On Feb. 23, 1898 Mr. Grafford was united in marriage with Nora Ator, at the home of her parents in Black Oak community by the Rev. Sampson. Four years after their marriage they purchased a farm west of Martinsburg, Illinois, where to this union was born two children, Lottie, now Mrs. Merrill Maxfield, and Cecil, who preceded his father in death April 22, 1957. They made their home there for fifty-seven years until four years ago when Mrs. Grafford suffered a stroke, and since then they lived with their daughter, Lottie in Louisiana, Mo. His son-in-law, Merrill Maxfield preceded him in death on May 15, 1951. Mr. Grafford was a successful farmer and was always anxious to return home. During his absence he rented the farming ground and frequently went there to oversee the farming. In 1948, they celebrated their golden anniversary at their home near Martinsburg. In 1958 friends joined them in celebrating sixty years of married life at their daughters home in Louisiana. On February 23, 1959 they had been wed 61 years. A lifetime of travel along life's highway thru sunshine and shadows, joyfully together. Mr. Grafford is survived by his widow and his daughter, Lottie Maxfield, one brother, Willis Grafford of Pearl, Illinois, who has reached the age of ninety-one years, and one sister, Clara Parks of Pittsfield, Illinois. During the illness of his wife, Mr. Grafford patiently and tenderly cared for her until he was stricken on January 12th and was taken to the Pike County Hospital in Louisiana Mr. Grafford, by his kindly disposition, endeared himself to all who knew him, and he endeavored in every way to live according to the teaching of his long Christian experience. And so, another has fallen, and gone to that undiscovered country from whose bourn, no traveler returns. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, March 8th, at the Pleasant Hill, Illinois Christian Church with the Rev. Bill Biggs of Louisiana, MO, officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, Illinois.

NORA ELMA (ATOR) GRAFFORD , daughter of Jacob and Martha Fast Ator was born in the Black Oak Community of Pike County, Illinois, November 8, 1875 and departed this life in the Pike County Hospital, Louisiana, MO, on June 17, 1959, being 83 years, 7 months and 9 days of age. Early in life she joined the Pleasant Hill Christian Church of which she remained a faithful member. On February 23, 1898 she was united in marriage to John Franklin Grafford (Frank) at the home of her parents with whom she joyfully traveled life's road for 61 years until he was called home of March 5, 1959. In 1948 they cele-brated their golden anniversary at their home near Martinsburg. In 1958 friends joined them in celebrating sixty years of married life at their daughters home in Louisiana, where they had resided since she had a stroke four years ago. Mrs. Grafford was the last surviving member of her family of five brothers and sisters, namely: John, Isaac and Albert Ator and Cora Windmiller. Her son Cecil Grafford preceded his mother in death on April 22, 1957 and her son-in-law Merrill Maxfield preceded her in death May 15, 1951. Fifty-seven years of her life were spent at their home near Martinsburg, Pike County, Illinois, where she was a respected member of her community, always participating in all community activities. She had been hospitalized but a few days but had been in poor health for a number of years during which time her daughter, Lottie Grafford Maxfield cared for her most tenderly. Her cheerful outlook on life and sunny smile even in the midst of deep affliction, endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. She is survived by her daughter, Lottie, now Mrs. Merrill Maxfield of Louisiana, Mo., a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, June 19th, at the Christian Church in Pleasant Hill, with Rev. Bill Riggs of the Louisiana, Missouri Christian Church officiating, assisted by Rev. Morris Wash of Pleasant Hill. Nieces of Mrs. Grafford, daughters of the late Albert Ator, Mrs. Claude Franklin, Mrs. Berry Goodin and Mrs. Irvine Hillman sang "Sometime we'll Understand" and "When he Calls". Pallbearers were Frank Sutton, Forbe Stout, Jake Long, John Butler, Jim White and Paul Curry. Services were in charge of the Frank Ward Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, where she lay in state until an hour before the service when she was removed to the Christian Church to lay in state until time for the service. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, beside her son Cecil and her husband.

DON GRAY , 76, of New Hartford died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia Funeral services will be held 10 am. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at the Mudd-Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Green with Rev. Gary Green and Rev. Mike Haldeman offi­ciating. Burial will be in the Smyma Cemetery near New Hartford with mil­itary honors conducted by VFW Post 5553. Visitation for Mr. Gray will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. He was born May 30, 1932 in Pleasant Hill the son of Walter and Pearlie Wmdmiller Gray. Feb. 16, 1955 in Pittsfield, he married Maxine Trower. She survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Sandra Lesh, and husband Richard of St. Peters; one daughter-in- law Helen Gray of New Hartford; eight grandchil­dren Ryan Gray, Brandon Gray and wife Amy, Chad Gray; Eric L,esh, Kelsey Gray, Trevor Gray, Erin Lesh and Emily Lesh and two sisters Deama Edwards and hus­band Richard of New Hartford and Irma McKinnon of Pleasant Hill, IL. Preceding him in death was one son Roger Gray Oct. 16, 2008, one brother William Gray and one sister Eva Crowder. Don had lived in the New Hartford area all of his married life where he was a grain and livestock farmer. He was in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of Morning Star Fellowship in Bowling Green and was a member of the American Legion Post #370. He enjoyed sports, pheasant hunting, fishing and the outdoors but especially spending time with his grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be Ryan Gray, Brandon Gray, Chad Gray, Eric Lesh, Dave Murry and Ron Dugan. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Edwards, Argil Ellison, Ted Heffner, Ron Kagy and Kenneth (Butch) Myers.
Contributed by Billie Browning

DORIS JUNE (DOLBEARE) GRAY , 87, of Hull and formerly of the New Canton area, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry. She was born Jan. 18, 1922 in Rockport, to William and Artie Ator Dolbeare. Doris June graduated from New Canton High School in 1938. She married Wordell E. Gray April 29 1939 in Bowling Green, Mo., and he survives. Her first job was at a glove factory in St. Louis. After moving back to Pike County, she upholstered antique furniture, and drove grain and livestock trucks along with her husband for a time. She then worked in Quincy at Harris Electronics until her retirement in 1984. Doris June and Wardell raised two foster children in their home. They had celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary April 29 of this year. Survivors include her husband, Wardell of Hull; two foster children, Kerry Pfrimmer of New Smyrna, Fla. and Candice Klemann of Hannibal, Mo.; and a sister, Billie Mae Irwin of Springfield. She was preceded by her parents. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 26 at 11 a.m. at the Shearer Cemetery at New Canton, with Becky Clark officiating. There was no visitation.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

LILLIE (QUINCY) GRAY , 79, of Galesburg, the former Lillie Quincy of Barry, passed away Sunday evening, May 29, 1966, at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg after being a patient for ten days. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, June 2, at ____ o'clock from the Hinchlift & Fear___ Funeral Home at Galesburg, with burial in a cemetery near there. Mrs. Gray was born near Kinderhook October 27, 1896, the daughter of John and Mary Kingery Quincy. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Loraine Yarde of Cameron; a twin brother, Bill Quincy of Barry; a sister, Mrs. Mabel Berg of Tice, Florida; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, Clifford Gray; a son Gerald Duane; and two brothers, Floyd and Lendon Quincy, and a sister, Mrs. Dollie Wike of Barry. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Quincy and Mr. Howard Houseweart of Barry plan to attend the services.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, Wed, 1 Jun 1966, p1]

RICHARD GRAY , of Fuquay Varina, NC and formerly of Blairsville, GA died Jan. 3, 2009 at Fuquay Varina, NC. He was born Jan. 25, 1919, in Rockport, a son of William D. and Emma Byxbee Gray. He married Eloise Addington in 1942 and she survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Jerry Sue (husband Terry L.) Bowersox and Anna Lee (husband Wayne L.) Huffman; four grandchildren, David S. Bowersox, Dianna L. Dell, Gary R. Huffman and Gregory T. Huffman; nine great-grandchildren; a sister Virginia Keim of Kinderhook; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Gray began working at the Packard factory in Detroit in 1941 at the onset of the U.S. involvement in World War II, producing Packard Merlin fighter aircraft engines. He met his future wife while in Detroit who also helped with the war effort. Shortly after their marriage he enlisted in the army and was shipped off to Europe where he fought in several campaigns including the Battle of the Bulge. After the war he returned to civilian life for a few years then returned to military service with the newly formed U.S. Air Force. He retired a senior master sergeant from the air force in 1973 and settled in Blairsville, GA, his wife's childhood home. He was a member of Blairsville VFW #7394 and acted as chaplain for the post. He loved life, his family and friends and will be missed.
Contributed by Billie Browning

C. WALTER GRAY , of Baylis passed away Wednesday, October 5, 1949, in the Illini Hospital at Pittsfield. He farmed most of his life near New Canton. Mr. Gray was born at Pleasant Hill, Illinois, April 16, 1870, the son of James and Elizabeth Crump Gray. On September 21, 1899 he was married to Miss Lillie Fast, who died in 1931. On August 8, 1932 he was mar ried to Miss Grace DeJaynes and to this union four children were born, all of whom survive, the son who lived with his father in Baylis, and three daughters who are with their mother in Hannibal. Also surviving are a brother Otis Gray, of New Canton: two sisters, Mrs. Shula Moore of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Pearlie House of Griggsville: and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, October 8, at two-thirty from the Independent Holiness Church in Barry, with Rev. James Gray in charge. Music was by Seth Whitten, Newman Potter, Mrs. Alice Waters and Mrs. Hazel Blake, accompanied by Mrs. Leaton Mink. Interment was in Park Lawn Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were William, David, Paul and Ward L. Gray, Olin Deorle and Harry Wagner. Those from Baylis attending the services were Rev. and Mrs. James Gray, Carl Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Gray and Connie, Mr. and Mrs. William Martin, William Rigg, Mrs. Charles Wilson, Dick Wilson, Mrs. Maud Kaylor, Miss Lena June Kaylor, Rev. and Mrs. J. Ruberg, Miss Mae Allen, Mrs. Florence Lewis and Mrs. Florine Howell.
Contributed by Carmen Megehe

EUGENE GRAY , was born in Barry, Ill., September 4, 1839, and died March 13, 1903, aged 63 years, 6 mos., and 9 days. He was converted and joined the Baptist church when he was 17 years of age. When the civil war broke out he enlisted in the Sixty-eighth Illinois Volunteers and afterwards in the Twenty-eighth Illinois Infantry. He served three years and three months in the defense of the flag he loved so well. He came to New Canton, Ill., in 1867 and January 8, 1868, he was married to Miss Lydia R. Ware, of Barry. He engaged in business in New Canton and for thirty-six years has been an honored citizen and a progressive business man. He was postmaster of New Canton from 1871 to 1872, supervisor for two years and school treasurer for 10 years, and in all places the public have trusted him they have been able to say "Well done good and faithful servant." Mr. Gray leaves a wife and two children, besides a host of relatives and friends who deplore his sudden and untimely death. He was noted for his frank, manly and generous qualities and his death is a great loss to the town and country where for so many years he has been so favorably known. Good citizen, kind friend, loving husband and father, farewell, rest in peace! The funeral was conducted by Rev. H. H. Hurley, of Barry, at his home in New Canton, after which the body, followed by a host of friends, was brought to Barry and laid in the Park Lawn cemetery to await the resurrection morn."

HAROLD OTIS GRAY , 17, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Gray, residents of New Canton, died in Blessing hospital at Quincy Monday night at 6:15. The youth had been ill for some days with complications which finally terminated in pneumonia. Harold was removed to the hospital on Sunday. He was a freshman in the New Canton Community High School and an outstanding athlete, being a member of the high school basket ball squad, and the baseball team. Besides his parents he leaves ten brothers and sisters, namely: Mrs. Bessie Kirtright and John Gray of New Canton: Mrs. Rose Deorle of Payson: James Gray of Downers Grove: Mrs. Eva Havens of Normal: Mrs. Ruby Schuster, LaGrange: Mrs. LaVeda Summers of Winchester: Bill, Paul and Betty Gray, at home.
Contributed by Carmen Megehe

JAMES GRAY ,76, of 2200 44th Terrace S.W., Golden Gate, Fla., died Thursday, July 22, 1982 in Naples Fla. He had been a resident 14 years, coming from Downers Grove. Born July 8, 1906, Mr. Gray was the son of the late Otis and Millie Fast Gray. He is survived by hsi wife, Dorothy A> Erickson Gray of Golden Gate, Fla.; a son, Everett E. Gray of Downers Grove; a brother Paul Gray of Ocala, Fla., and a grandson, Terry Gray. Mr. Gray was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge 1782 of Naples and the Southwest Florida 58, Legion of the Moose. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 23, in Naples Fla. Entombment was in Naples Memorial Gardens. The Earl G. Hodges Funeral Chapel was in charge.
Contributed by Carmen Megehee

JANE GRAY , aged 96 years, mother of James and Leander Gray, who was the oldest lady in Martinsberg Township, died last Friday, January 20, 1899.
Contributed by Carmen Megehe from Pike County Democrat, Tuesday, January 24, 1899

JOHN GRAY - Funeral services for John E. Gray, 65, of New Canton were held Friday, Dec.6, 1968, at 2:00 o'clock from the New Canton Methodist Church, in charge of the Lock Funeral Home of Barry. The Rev. J.O. Craig officiated; and Mrs. William Koeller provided organ music. Interment was in Park Lawn Cemetery at Barry. Serving as casket- bearers were Everette Gray, John Schuster Jr., William Schuster, Garrill Allensworth, Lyle Allensworth and Robert Hees. Mr. Gray passed away at his home Wednesday, Dec. 4, from a heart attack. He had had a heart condition and had recently returned home from the hospital at Louisiana, Mo.where he had been a patient following an attack. He was engaged in farming. Born at Pleasant Hill Feb. 27, 1903, he was the son of Otis and Millie Fast Gray. He was a member of the Methodist Church. His marriage to Leona Sally Allensworth occured June 25, 1927 at Pittsfield. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Virgil (Edna Mae) Megehe of New Canton! ; three brothers, James of Naples,Fla., William of Hannibal and Paul of Chicago; four sisters, Mrs. John (Ruby) Schuster of Villa Park, Mrs. Jack (Eva) Seibles of Lockport, Mrs. Paul (LaVeta) Summers of Brookfield and Mrs. Homer (Betty) Chenoweth of New Canton; and three grandchildren.
Contributed by Rosemary Reeves

MARY JANE GRAY was born in Quincy, IL, July 11, 1843 and departed this life at her home in Bellville February 28, 1924 at the age of 81 years, 1 month, and 17 days. She united in marriage to Steadman Gray on March 26, 1863 at Martinsburg, IL. To this union was born ten children, nine of whom, with her husband preceded her in death. She united with the Baptist Church at Martinsburg, when eleven years of age. She came with her husband to Kansas in 1872. They homesteaded in Norway township, where they endured the hardships of the early days. Gray of Bellville, four grandchildren, Mrs. Carl Gile of Norway, Mrs. Ed Ingraham, Mrs. Charles Currie, and Mrs. HarveyHigle, all of Bellville, nine great grandchildren and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at Highland Baptist Church. at three o'clock February 29, 1924. Rev. Clifford McGlothlan having charge of services. Interment was made in the Highland Cemetery. (Now Pleasant Ridge Cemetery)
Contributed by Carmen Megehe

MAUDE E. (MYERS) GRAY - As stated in The Adage last week, Mr. and Mrs. William Meyers [Myers] received a telegram of Saturday, June 22, that their daughter, Mrs. George E. Gray, was in a critical condition at her home in Spokane, Wash. The following Monday they received another telegram stating that her condition was some better. Mrs. William Meyers [Myers] and her son Clarence intended to leave for Spokane, Monday afternoon, but before the time of their departure came they were informed that Mrs. Gray was much worse. The sad news that she had passed away was received Thursday and the remains arrived here Sunday evening and were taken to the home of her parents, where the funeral services were held yesterday afternoon. The remains were laid to rest in Park Lawn cemetery. Deceased was about 29 years old at the time of her death. She was well known in this vicinity, where she was born and grew into womanhood, and was loved and respected by all. Her loss is mourned by all, and the sympathy of all...
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, 3 Jul 1812] [This is Maude E. (Myers) Gray, daughter of William & Pauline (Bright) Myers of Barry, Ill.]

MILLIE (FAST) GRAY passed away at her home near New Canton Wednesday afternoon, January 18, 1950, at 1:20. Mrs. Gray (Millie Fast) was born near Pleasant Hill, November 12, 1883, a daughter of Will and Sarah Ator Fast. On September 2, 1900, she was united in marriage to Otis Nelson Gray and to this union twelve children were born. Two sons, her parents, a sister, Mrs. Rose Baughman, and a brother, Willie Fast, preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband; ten children, Dorothy Kirtright of Woodriver, James Gray of Downers Grove, Ruby Schuster of Chicago, Luveda Summers, Paul Gray and Eva Amerson of LaGrange. Rose Deorle of Payson, William Gray of Hannibal, John Gray of New Canton and Betty at home: a sister, Mrs. Harve Daniels of Griggsville; a brother, Everett Fast of Payson; fifteen grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, January 21, at two o'clock from the New Canton Union Church, with Rev. John Golden of Hannibal in charge. The Phillips sisters sang, accompanied by Mrs. Robert Alfs. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery at Barry, with Tilford Phillips Ulysses Fuller, David and Ward L. Gray, Charles Billings and Walter Warner serving as casket-bearers.

OTIS N. GRAY , 86, retired farmer, died Saturday afternoon, April 9, in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Rose Deorle at Payson, ILL. (Adams Co) Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the Union Church with Rev. Prosper L. Turner officiating. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery at Barry. Mr Gray was born at Martinsberg April 22, 1873, a son of James and Elizabeth Crump Gray. He was married Sept., 20, 1900 to Millie Fast. She died in January 1950. He had lived in the New Canton community most of his life. Surviving besides the daughter, Mrs. Deorle, are five other daughters, Mrs. Eva Seibels of La Grange, ILL., Mrs. Ruby Schuster of Chicago, Mrs. Levada Summers of Brookfield, Mrs. Betty Chenoweth of Milton, Mrs. Dorothy Kirtright of Pittsfield; four sons, John of New Canton, William of Hannibal, James of Downers Grove and Paul of LaGrange; 14 grandchildren: 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. A sister, Mrs. Pearlie House of Quincy. Other relatives and many friends.
Contributed by Carmen Megehe

ALONZO PARKER GRAY , first son of James and Elizabeth Crump Gray, was born on a farm near Martinsburg IL., March 5, 1862, and passed away October 29, 1939, at his home in New Canton, IL. Age 77 years, 7 months and 24 days. He was united in marriage to Nora Williamson of Pleasant Hill, IL. August 23, 1888. To this union was born ten children, his wife and two daughters having preceded him in death; Ester dying in infancy, and Maud age 9 yrs. Mrs. Gray died July 2, 1937 at the age of 63 years. Mr. Gray leaves to mourn the loss of a father, two sons and six daughters. David Gray of Rockport, IL. Walter Gray of Pleasant Hill, IL., Lillian Martin of Peoria, IL., Mollie McCallister of Louisiana, MO., Minnie Rennie of Detroit, MI., Mamie Sapp of New Canton, IL., Syble Kelso of Pleasant Hill, IL., Jessie Wagner of Plainville, IL. Thirty one grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. Also two brothers and two sisters. Walter Gray of Barry, IL., Otis Gray of New Canton, IL., Mrs. Shula Moore of Pleasant Hill, IL., and Mrs. Pearlie House of New Canton. Mr. Gray was loved by all who knew him. He was of the Pentecost Faith. The funeral was held at the Union Church, Tuesday afternoon, October 31, at 2 O'clock. Rev. Davis of Barry officiating. Interment in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

BURTON T. GRAY youngest son of Daniel H. and Naomi Thomas Gray, was born in Berlin, NY, Feb. 5, 1822, and passed on to the great beyond at his home in Barry, Ill. at 11:45 pm, Nov. 16, 1911, having attained the age of 80 yrs, 9 mos. and 11 days. He came to Atlas, Pike County, Ill. in May, 1830, with his parents, and, needless to say, endured the privations of early pioneer life. In 1836 he came to Barry, Ill, and made his home with his brother Daniel for several years. He later went to live with his uncle, Schuyler Gray, where he learned the carpenter trade. He continued his work here until he enlisted in the Mexican war in May, 1847. He was honorably discharged Oct. 13, 1848. On returning to Barry he built his home in which he has since lived. He was converted and baptized by Rev. Joel Sweet on his 21st birthday and has since been a member of the First Baptist church of Barry, Ill. He remained faithful to his church and God until the end. He was married to Sophronia Babcock Feb. 28, 1850. To this union were born four children, two of whom preceded him to the better world. The two remaining are Mrs. R.F. Evans, of Barry, Ill., and F. R. Gray, of Pittsburg, Pa. His wife departed this life August 27, 1859. He was married to Maria Brown July 3, 1860. She died Nov. 4, 1890, again leaving him alone. He lived alone most of the time until his marriage with Mrs. Mary B. Johnson Jan. 22, 1896. His declining years were spent very happily until the death of his wife, which occurred Oct. 18, 1907, which saddened his remaining years. His daughter and family have made their home with him for the past three years. He leaves to mourn his loss one daughter, Mrs. R.F. Evans, and her husband, and son, F.R. Gray; 7 grandchildren & 1 gr-grchild. The G.A.R. attended the funeral.
Barry Adage Newspaper, Barry, Pike, IL, Wed., Nov. 22, 1911 (Contributed by "Superkentman" on Find-A-Grave)

CHARLES ERWIN GRAY - Last Friday afternoon our community was startled by the report that Charley Gray, a young man well known to our readers, had fallen from a train and received injuries from the effects of which he expired in a few minutes. The accident occurred at Mt. Olive, IL, on the St. Louis branch of the Wabash, at about ten o'clock on Friday morning. He was braking on a freight train and while passing over the train fell between two cars, the tracks of an empty car running over his body just below the breast. The train was switching at the time and its slow motion enabled him to extricate himself before being struck by the rest of the train. He was carried to the depot but died in a few minutes. No bones were broken nor the body mutilated in any way. Charley was the son of Daniel and Sarah Gray and was born in this place Sept. 21, 1852. A few years ago he left this place and a short time thereafter commenced railroading. He was a steady and industrious young man at the time of his death and the main support of his widowed mother, upon whom his loss falls doubly severe. His remains were forwarded here for interment last Saturday. The funeral services were conducted at the M.E. church by Rev. A. M. Danely."
Barry Adage Newspaper, Friday, May 7, 1880 (Contributed by "Superkentman" Find-A-Grave)

FLOYD BARZALEEL GRAY -
Many of our citizens will be pained to learn of the sudden death of Floyd B. Gray, who was in business here several years ago, but has since been w/the firm of Franklin McVeagh & Co. of Chicago.

He dropped dead while playing with his 2 yr. old boy in the Chequemegon Hotel lobby @ Ashland, Wis. on Monday last. He leaves a wife & little boy to mourn his loss.

His remains were brought to Barry, his old home, for burial. Funeral took place yesterday
Democrat, Thurs Aug 21, 1890, p5, c3 (Contributed by "Superkentman" on Find-a-grave)

HARVEY GRAY was born in Barry, Ill., on August 29, 1842; died in Downey, Cal., November 12, 1903, aged 61 yrs, 2 mos. and 14 days. Judge Gray, as his many friends were pleased to call him, was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and the last rites of that order were said at his grave. He came to California first in 1874, and after a few years returned to his native town for a time, but the love for the land of sunshine was too great to be resisted, and he again came to Downey in 1886, and here lived continuously until death called him to his last sleep. On December 7, 1891, he was married to Miss Ora A. Atkenson, who preceded him to the spirit world in February last, and by her has a little daughter, aged 8 yrs. A brother and six sisters and this little one are left, and with them scores of friends for Judge Gray was a warm-hearted man and his friends were close. The funeral services at the house were held Saturday, and the Revs. McCausland and Copass conducted them, Masonic honors being given by the Downey members of that body. Peace to his ashes.
Contributed by "Superkentman" at Find-A-Grave / Barry Adage, Barry, Pike, IL, Dec. 10, 1903

MARY FRANCIS (CRANDALL) GRAY was born in Berlin, NY, June 16, 1821. She was married to Thos. T. Gray in 1838, coming to Barry the following year, 1839, where she lived until her death, August 10, 1910, aged 89 years, 6 months and 24 days. She was converted to the Baptist faith in 1842, being the oldest member of this church at the time of her death. She is survived by seven children, six daughters and one son - Mrs. J.P. Cassidy, of Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. Melissa V. Haines, of Barry, Ill.; Mrs. W. E. Stitt, of Chicago; Mrs. J. E. Clement, of Nashville, Tenn.; Mrs. H.S. Breeden, of Washington, D.C.; Mrs. F.C. Ottowa of Ft. Madison, Ia; Mr. H.U. Gray, of Potlatch, Idaho. Twenty-one grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother - Mrs. Harriet Angle, of Minneapolis, Minn.; Miss Emma Crandall, of Hannibal, Mo., and J.M. Crandall, of Indianapolis, Ind.
Contributed by "Superkentman" on Find-A-grave

THOMAS TRACY GRAY was born in Berlin, New York April 23, 1812, and died in Barry, Illinois Nov. 4, 1891(should be 1901). Had he lived until April 23, 1902, he would have reached the age of 90 years. Mr. Gray was reared on a farm, but on the death of his father, farm life was abandoned to accept a clerkship in his native village. Oct. 20, 1838, he was married to Frances Crandall and the following year removed to Illinois it requiring almost a month to make the trip by canal, lake, and river. He reached Barry, Ill., early in June 1839, since which time he has been an honored and respected resident of our town. He lived an active, useful life, generously contributing to the extent of his ability to the comfort and welfare of his family. He is survived by his wife and eight children. Uncle Tom, as he was familiarly called, saw the town of Barry develop into the present state from a vague, uncertain little settlement, always taking a heartfelt interest in its growth and prosperity. His familiar figure will be missed by many and a void made in his home now broken. In former years he was a member of the Baptist church, but for a number of years made no public profession of religion, but in his quiet home bowed to the infinity wisdom of God, diligently searching the Scriptures and endeavoring to guide his life from the sacred truth it contained. The last days of his sickness, he seemed to realize his end was near and wanted to die and go home to God. His peaceful death closed a long and useful career. His honesty, integrity, his excellent mental qualities, his kindness of heart and sympathetic nature will make his memory a sacred pleasure to his sorrowing family and many friends. Funeral services were conducted from his late home Wed., Nov. 6, 1901 at 11:00 o'clock by W.M. Hailey. A large number of his many and lifelong friends were present and followed his remains to Barry cemetery, where interment was made.
Contributed by "Superkentman" - at Find-A-Grave / Barry Adage Newspaper, Barry, Pike, IL, Thurs. Nov 7, 1901

DAVE GREATHOUSE aged 75 years and eight months died at Pearl last Monday after an illness of several months which terminated in dropsy. He was a son of Bonaparte and Nancy Greathouse and belonged to a family of seven children, two of whom are living, James F. of Hardin and Mrs. W. B. Grimes of Pittsfield. Four children survive him, Douglas, Walter, and Frank living in the vicinity of St. Louis, and Mrs. Wm. Brady of Pearl. The deceased was a man of strong spiritual convictions and always lived an upright Christian life; a devoted husband and father ready to cheer and jolly everybody with whom he associated. He was joined in marriage to Amanda Lester fifty years ago; she preceded him to the unknown a few years ago and he was laid to rest by her side in the Green Pond Cemetery to await the resurrection, surrounded by his children and grandchildren, and a host of friends and neighbors who had come to pay the last tribute of love and respect. Rev. C. E. Bolin conducted the funeral ceremony.
Contributed by Rosemary Reeves - rom the Pike County Democrat, August 26, 1908

MARION L. GREIWE , 89, of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy , and formerly of Perry, died early Wednesday morning, Oct. 18, 2006 at the Veteran's Home. He was born Jan. 13, 1917 in Brown County , a son of Henry A. and Rosa Eva Thiele Greiwe. He is survived by several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Paul Greiwe; and a sister-in-law, Beulah Curry Greiwe. Mr. Greiwe was a life long farmer, farming in the Perry community for most of his life. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army during the Battle of the Bulge, receiving 3 Purple Hearts. He was a member of Perry United Methodist Church and Perry American Legion Post. He loved to play cards, playing in the basement at the restaurant in Perry. Funeral services were Saturday morning at the Wilson Cemetery in Perry. Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville handled arrangements. Memorials are suggested to Perry American Legion Post or Perry Cemetery Association.

MINNIE MAE (MORTON) GRESHAM was the firstborn of seven children of James Thomas and Adeline DeCamp Morton. She entered the world on September 3, 1890 at Pleasant Hill , Illinois . She had an uneventful childhood and grew up with sisters Mary and Culleta and brothers Perry, Bill, and Jim. She was educated in Pleasant Hill . Just prior to her 19th birthday, and after 3 years of courtship, she married Deloss Gresham on March 3, 1909 at Pittsfield , Illinois . They continued to live in the Pleasant Hill area until April of 1916, when by train, they traveled west and located in St. Anthony. A year later, they decided to try their luck and homesteaded at Roberts, Idaho . Following that, they lived in Idaho Falls , Ashton, and Lima , Montana and finally settled back in St. Anthony where they lived out their remaining years. Uncle Loss and Aunt Minnie were never blessed with children but she never wanted for youngsters round her knee. Youthful experiences abounded in their home as they served, for many years, as parents to their niece Leona.

My first memories of Aunt Minnie were of the times she would tie a large sun-bonnet on my head, a big apron around me and I would follow her in the garden, holding out the skirt of the apron to hold the pickings. I remember as a high school girl, stopping by their home on my way home after school just to chatter about the events of my day. They would listen patiently as if it was the most important news of the world. I believe the size of their family was not measured by the number of children they had but rather by the love and attention they received. Aunt Minnie spent her hours busily working at the laundry, seed houses and homemaking duties. She thoroughly enjoyed handwork of any kind, quilting and gardening. You needn't spend much time with her to perceive her favorite past time.....plenty of family around with plenty to talk about! Many years ago her nephew Joe wrote a humerous poem for and about her.

In the spring of 1974 relatives, friends and neighbors joined in to help celebrate a 65th wedding anniversary. Uncle Loss enjoyed good health until the fall of that year and passed away on September 24th. Aunt Minnie continued to live in her own home as long as was possible, however the last few years were spent at the home of her sister-in-law Florence .

JOHN MARSHALL GRISWOLD - Rec'd notice that the Rev. John Marshall Griswold in charge of S. James, Griggsville, died very suddenly last evening. (15 Jan 1906) Faithful, loyal, earnest man. His wish, yes, his pray­er, has been answered, that he might pass hence "in the communion of the Catholic church." English born, he had been many years in this country. He was a lawyer competent to practice in Illinois. For many years he had been a Methodist minister, but after long study and mature deliberation sought a place in the old mother church of the English speaking race. He made no conditions. He was wil­ling to come, anxious to come, purpos­ing to practice law for a livelihood. He was confirmed in S. Andrews church, Peoria, Sept. 2, 1904, and soon after he made his first communion in Christ Church, Streator, of which the present rector in Rock Island was then incumbent. He was commissioned as a lay-reader and accepted as a postulant for Holy Orders on Oct. 15, 1904, and went to live at Jubilee, reading the service there and at Christ Church, Limestone. How interested he was in the opening of the school there, his frequent and enthusiastic letters showed. Yes, and how through those and all his letters to his diocesan there ran the indications of a soul hungering for souls, anxious to do well his duty to the glory of God and the good of his brother men. When he came up for the canonical examinations the examining chaplains were able to give good report, and that part of his written examination having to do with the differences between the religious body from whence he came and the Church, was especially commended and sent to me to be filed. It showed a deep in­sight into the polity of the Church and a firm grasp of the doctrine of the Sacraments. He was made a Deacon in the Cathedral July 16, 1905, (IV Trinity) continuing his work at Jubilee until appointed to S. James, Griggs­ville, on Oct. 5 following. And now we mourn our loss, not his. Quiet, modest, unassuming, genuine, we write of him as was written of S. Barnaba.
Another Account: The death of our dear Brother Griswold came as a great shock to us. He had been so short a time with us, but in the five weeks of our acquaintance with him we learned to love him. He was of amiable disposition, enter­ing heartily into the plans of the churches for the betterment of life in our town. A broad reader, a scholar, a forceful, earnest speaker. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and the church of which he was pastor.
Card of Thanks -- To the members and clergy of the Episcopal church, to the Masonic order, and to the many others who have helped and comforted us in our sore bereavement I desire to offer on behalf of my late brother’s family, sincere and heartfelt thanks. --- Geo. H. Griswold
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

WILLIAM G. GROTE , 89, of Pittsfield died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, at Illini Community Hospital , Pittsfield . He was born in Pittsfield on July 7, 1917, to Paul F. and Almarena Grimshaw Grote. He married Jane E. Adams on Aug. 14, 1946 in Summer Hill and she preceded him in death in 1989. Mr. Grote served as a lt. commander in the US Navy during WWII. He was stationed in Pearl Harbor and served as captain of the USS Tinsman. He was a 1934 graduate of Pittsfield High School and 1939 graduate of University of Illinois . Mr. Grote owned Pike County Coal and Lumber in Pittsfield , which he founded Jan. 2, 1947. He retired from Pike County Coal and Lumber in 1984. He was a member of Pittsfield Congregational Church, a charter member of Old Orchard Country Club, Pittsfield American Legion Post #152, Pike Co. VFW, Pittsfield Moose Lodge #420, and Pike Co. Historical Society. He was an avid reader, and he enjoyed driving the roads of Pike Co. and mushrooming. He is survived by 3 sons, Dr. James (JoAnne) Grote, P. Stephen (Loretta) Grote, and Frederick (companion, Pam White) Grote, all of Pittsfield . He is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Elizabeth, William, Jessica, Paul, Nicholas, Daniel, and Jane Grote. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane, and 1 brother, Paul F. Grote. Funeral services were held Mon. afternoon at Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield . Burial was at St. Stephen's Episcopal Cemetery in Pittsfield , where military rites were conducted by Pittsfield Amer. Legion Post #152. Memorials are suggested to the Pikeland Foundation or St. Stephen's Episcopal Cemetery.