JACQUALINE GALLAHER , 80, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at the Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield. She was born July 17, 1928 in Petri to Paul and Virginia Fulmer Wheeler. She worked at the Brown Shoe Factory in Pittsfield. She mar­ried Kenneth D. "Sam" Gallaher May 27, 1960 in Pittsfield and he died Aug. 12, 1997. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. She enjoyed reading; loved her church, gardening, bird watching and feeding the birds and she was an avid Cardinal Baseball Fan. Survivors include Kent Gallaher of Pittsfield; granddaughter, Ashley Gallaher of Pittsfield; and a sister, Bernadine Deemer of Jacksonville. Preceded in death by her hus­band, Kenneth "Sam" Gallaher, and a sister. Velma Katelinik. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Michael TenEyck officiating. Burial will be at the Greenpond Cemetery in Pearl. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 5 — 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home. Memorials are to the Pittsfield First Christian Church.
Contributed by Billie Browning

LOWELL GALLAHER , 66, a businessman of Barry, died at 8:13 a.m. Monday (March 25, 1996) in Hannibal (Mo.) Re­gional Hospital. Born Feb. 5, 1930, in Barry, Mr. Gallaher was a son of Fay L. and Maudie M. Hubbs Gallaher. He married Minnie R. Fletcher Aug. 12, 1948, in Barry. She survives. Mr. Gallaher owned and operated Gallaher Garage in Barry for more-than 40 years. He was a Barry Fire Department volunteer for more than 40 years and had been a member of the Barry Auxiliary Police. Mr. Gallaher was a member of Barry First Christian Church and Barry Civil Defense. He was a former member of the Barry's International Order of Odd Fel­lows lodge. Survivors also include a son, Ray L. Gallaher of Quincy; two grandchildren, Kelsey and Jordan Gallaher, both of Quincy; a sister, Letha Gallagher of Sun City, Calif.; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Leorn "Bud" Gallaher. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Kirgan Fu­neral Horne in Barry. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Barry Fire Department No. 1 or Pike County Cancer Support Group.

AMANDA ELLEN (SHEWE) GARD , daughter of Solomon and Nettie (Willis) Shewe, was born in Marietta, Ohio, December 20, 1835, and departed this life at her late home near New Canton, Ill., January 9, 1914; aged 76 years and 20 days. She came to Pike county with her parents in 1844, and always resided near New Canton. She was one of a family of eight children--of whom only two remain--Harve and Alonzo Shewe of New Canton. All the others have preceded her in death. Miss Shewe and Obed Gard were united in marriage November 15, 1855, and to them were born eight children, six of whom are Alvin F., Mrs. Lottie Godfrey, Mrs. Eugenia Schuhardt, Mrs Mary Howard, Robert and Charles, all living near New Canton; Henry and Nettie having died in infancy. All the children were permitted to be with their mother during the last weeks of her life and suffering, and many ways ministered to her bodily comfort and cheered her with their presence. This mother lost her husband in 1879, and from that time commenced her struggle and self-denial that she might rear her children, which she was permitted to do. She continued her residence on the same farm, where she commenced housekeeping 58 years ago. Much credit is due her daughter, Mrs. Mary Howard, who for the past six years has been her companion and tenderly cared for the aged and sick mother....She leaves to mourn her death her six children, thirteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two brothers, besides other more distant relatives and many friends. Funeral services were conducted from her late home Sunday, January 11, 1914...in charge of Rev. W. M. Haniley, pastor of the Kinderhook Methodist church. The singing was by the Koeller quartet of New Canton. A large congregation was present to sympathize with the family and one of respect to the memory of a good woman. The burial was made in the Gard cemetery at Grubb Hollow.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Record, 14 Jan 1914, p1, c6]

CHARLES GARD , was born in Barry township, April 15th 1840, and was a son of Cyrenius and Nancy Gard, pioneer settlers of Barry township. After his marriage, he came to Pleasant Vale township, where he resided until his death, and can be said to be, in its fullest meaning, one of the old settlers of Pike county. He departed this life Sept. 12, 1911, at the home of his son, William H. Gard. He was aged 71 years, 4 months and 27 days. January 17, 1861 he was united in marriage to Mary Gates Johnson, a daughter of Michael Johnson, and to them were born four children, Lulu, wife of J. E. Collins, Ollie, wife of Abraham Likes; Cyrus P., who with his family reside on a part of the place, and William H., with whom he has made his home for several years, and at whose home he died. His wife, Mary, the mother of his children preceded him in death, departing this life February 15th, 1894, and afterwards he was married to Kathryn Hall, who survives. He is also survived by two brothers and three sisters--Joel, who has been a resident for many years at Mexico, Mo.; Henry, living at New Canton; Lucinda, wife of W. H. Lewis at New Canton; Paulina, wife of John Fletcher, now living at Lincoln, Neb., and Mary, wife of Charles Dodge, now residing at New London, Mo. He was related more or less distantly, to nearly the whole population of this community....He saw at an early date, the great opportunities of interesting outsiders in the development of the bottom lands, with what good judgement he invested his money and time in these opportunities, the result has shown. Mr. Gard petitioned New Canton Lodge No. 821, A. F. & A. M. for the degrees in masonary of the evening the lodge was instituted, thereby giving another example of his willingness to assist in all laudable undertakings in the community...ended in his being raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason, March 18, 1893....He was a charter member of Elm Camp, No. 1148, M. W. A....Funeral services were conducted from the late home of Mr. Gard Friday...by Rev. W. Hailey of Barry, and the singing was by a select choir of New Canton...The Masonic lodge of New Canton held impressive services at the grave...
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, Sept, 1911]

EDNA (DOLBEARE) GARD , 87, of rural Hannibal, Mo., died Tuesday, October 14, 2003, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Palmyra, Mo. Born March 21, 1916, at New Canton, Ill., a daughter of Homer L. and Jennie Pearl Bowman Dolbeare. Her mother died when she was an infant and her father married Ella S. Shewhart. She married Rex K. Gard, April 9, 1939 at Palmyra. He preceded her in death May 11, 1979. Mrs. Gard was a homemaker and a 1936 graduate of Gem City Business College. Survivors include four sons, H. Rex Gard and wife Loleta, William Gard and wife, Linda, Earl Gard and wife Susan, all of Palmyra, Mo., and Allen Gard, Hannibal, Mo.; two daughters, Carolyn Foster and husband, Greg, Palmyra, and Elloise Lynn and husband, Chris, Holland, Ohio. Also surviving are a sister, Eugenia Farr, LaGrange, Mo.; 14 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William and John Dolbeare, a step-brother, Frank Martin, and two nephews, Jack Dolbeare and Carl Dolbeare. Visitation was held Friday, October 17, at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel, Palmyra. Graveside services and interment were held Saturday, October 18, at Samuel Taylor Cemetery, Rockport, Ill., with Curtis Farr officiating.

FRANCISCO GARD - The Gard Murder in Pike County - Arrest of the Murderers
(From the Pittsfield Flag) - On Wednesday night of last week Kinderhook Township was the scene of a most brutal and cold blooded murder. Mr. Francisco Gard, a young man universally respected in the neighborhood, was the unoffending and unsuspecting victim. A short time after dark he started for Kinderhook to procure a physician for his wife, and while on the road was hailed by two men riding one horse, the foremost of whom asked his name. He replied "Gard." His interrogator thereupon drew a revolver and fired, the ball entering Gard's side and producing almost instant death. The villain remarked that he had "killed the d--d cuss," and rode on. A man named Russell, living in the vicinity, was suspected of the crime and arrested. He at once acknowledged that he knew all about it, and related the manner of killing as above stated, but denied that he was aware of his companion's intention to commit any outrage when he started with him for home from Kinderhook. The murderer, he said, was a Missourian named Crow, is a young man of good education, and his parents are said to be respectable; but Russell's testimony on the preliminary examination, which took place at Barry on Tuesday, developed the fact that he was a desperate man. His principal occupation, it appears, was horse stealing. He made Staats' house his headquarters. No motive is assigned for the killing of Gard, but we suppose it was in retaliation for the late murder of Staats. (Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - The Quincy Whig Republican Saturday March 19, 1864 page 1)

*** This story is connected.. The Quincy Daily Whig, Wednesday March 2, 1864 page 2
SHOT - We learn that a man known as Col. Staats, living in the township of New Salem, Pike county, was shot and instantly killed on Saturday last, when within a short distance of his house, by a party of soldiers. It is reported that Staats is a Colonel in the rebel service, has been President of the Knights of the Golden Circle in Pike county, and was shot because the soldiers recognized him as the man who shot one of their number, some time since, while they were attempting to arrest a deserter. We give the account of this unfortunate affair, as reported to us, without vouching for its truth. Springfield Journal

MARTHA WASHINGTON (PUTNAM) GARD , died Monday morning, Mar 3, 1886. She was born in Washington county, Ohio, Aug. 19, 1805; came to Illinois, this township, in October, 1830. She has resided here nearly fifty-six years. Her age was 80 years, 8 months and 14 days. She leaves only two children, Seth Gard, Esq., and Mrs. Charlotte Brammell, her husband and other children having gone to the other and better world many years ago. Her grand and great grandchildren number about thirty-six. Mrs. Gard was well known and highly esteemed. Her departure almost closes out the race of hardy pioneers who came here half a century ago. Her funeral was conducted by the Rev. F. M. Crews, and the interment was at the Gard cemetery, between New Canton and Kinderhook.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, May 7, 1886, p4,c2]

OBED GARD - an old settler of the county, residing just above New Canton, died on Tuesday evening at about 6 P.M., and will be buried today. He was a most excellent man and citizen, fulfilling well his duties in all the relations of life. He leaves a wife and four children.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne [Pike Co. Democrat, Thurs., 28 Aug 1879]

ORLANDO GARD - Monday evening about 7:00 p.m. L. J. Callaway, the undertaker, was notified of the death of Orlando Gard, living about two and one-half miles south of Kinderhook. He had been in Kinderhook during the afternoon, where the writer had greeted him with a hand shake, and at that time he was not complaining, but returned home in the early evening, doing his chores and then sitting down by the sitting room fire, greeted his little grandchildren, who came running into the room, he seemed as if gasping for breath, and his wife running to his side and also his daughter, they placed his feet in warm water and sent for Dr. Dechow at Kinderhook, but life was extinct before he reached there. Orlando Gard was the son of Lorenzo and Mariette Gard, and was born in New Canton, Ill., Oct. 18, 1847, and departed this life at his late home, near the mouth of Grubb Hollow, January 13, 1913, aged 65 years, 2 months and 26 days. He was united in marriage with Miss Emily Morey of New Canton, Ill., in 1873, with whom he has lived happily all these years, being the father of 11 children, three having preceded their father to the other land. Two boys and six girls, with the mother, are living to mourn the death of a kind and loving father. He also leaves three brothers--Benjamin and Alonzo, who was his twin, and Bud, all of New Canton. The children are Mrs. John Gunlock, a widow, living at home; Mrs. Steve Dutcher of New Canton; Lydia, wife of Carl Gunlock, of Grubb Hollow; Zella, wife of Jamie Coleman; Hazel, wife of W.C. Toner, of Kinderhook; Mary, wife of Clarence Hayes, of Endicott, Wash.; Michael and Eugene of New Canton. Mr. Gard...has always engaged in farming, producing some of the finest melons ever brought to this city....Funeral services will be conducted from the family home Thursday, Jan. 16, 1813, at 2:00 p.m. in charge of Rev W.M. Hailey, and the burial will be in the Gard cemetery on the hill back of the house.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne [Barry Record, Wed. 15 Jan, 1913.]

RALPH GARD , 87, of New Canton, died at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 3, 1984) in the Barry Community Care Center at Barry. Mr. Gard was born near New Canton, Oct. 5, 1896, a son of Cyrus and Anna Shipman Gard. He married Letha Bolin, June 2, 1925. She died in 1930. Mr. Gard was a member of the Methodist Church, a charter member of American Legion Post 324, a member and past master of Masons and a member and past patron of Order of Eastern Star. He had received his 50-year membership pins from both the Masons and OES. Surviving are a son, Robert Haines [Gard] of Honolulu, Hawaii; a sister, Gladys Fisher of New Canton; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Gill-Lumis Funeral Home at Barry, the Rev. Jim Jenkins conducting. Burial will be in Shearer Cemetery at New Canton. Memorials may be made to the New Canton United Methodist Church.
[unidentified newspaper, Jan 1984 via Virginia Hart, who wrote that Robert Haines Gard was named for an Uncle Tom Haines.]

SARAH CATHERINE (SHEWE) GARD , was born in Washington county, Ohio, February 18, 1834, died at her home in Barry, Ill., on the morning of February 19, 1904. Was united in marriage to Timothy Gard December 17, 1854. (7 Dec 1854 per Illinois Records). To this union three children were born, two being called away in infancy, one daughter survives. She leaves one brother and one sister, both older. Mrs. Gard united with the M. E. church at Kinderhook several years ago and was baptized at her home. She was unable to attend church because of poor health, but lived a consistent Christian life. Her last world were, "I am ready and willing to go."....For many years she has been an invalid, but through her suffering was patient....she passed from earth on the morning of the 70th anniversary....She leaves her aged husband; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Wilson, and one granddaughter, Mrs. H. T. Jones, all residents of Barry. Funeral services were held in the M. E. Church at Kinderhook on Sunday, February 21...conducted by Rev. E. W. Akers. Interment was in Kinderhook cemetery.
Contributed by Virginia GOrton Bonne - Barry Adage, Thurs. 3 Mar 1904]

SETH GARD , an old and honored citizen of Pike Co., died at his home in New Canton, Saturday, Nov 30, 1889. He was born in this county on Feb 13th, 1833, and at the time of his death was 56 year of his age. The parents of the deceased--Robert Gard and Martha Gard (nee Putnam) his wife--were among the early settlers of this part of Illinois. Seth Gard had lived from his childhood in the community in which his death occurred, and was known by all as a man of startling worth and integrity...(continuation all flowery, no facts)
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - Barry Adage, Dec 8, 1889, p4 c3. (Buried at Shearer Cemetery)

TIMOTHY GARD , one of the old and respected citizens of Kinderhook for many years and a resident of this community for several years died at the home of his grand-daughter Mrs. H. T. Jones in this city Friday evening about six o'clock. He had been spending the spring at the home of Fred Eddingfield near Hull helping him with his stock, being a great lover of horses and was suddenly taken ill with pneumonia and conveyed to this city in Wm. Fantz' auto Tuesday May 20. His condition was serious from the beginning and his decline was rapid ending a long and useful life, being at the time of his death 79 years, 3 months and 13 days old. Timothy Gard was the son of John and Angelilah Gard, and was born north of Kinderhook February 10, 1834. His father died when the little lad could but dimly recollect, and his mother died when the boy was but 13 years of age, thus he was thrust out upon the world to make his own way at a very early age. From 12 years of age until he was 15 years old he lived with "Uncle Jackie Cook, father of the Judge John Cook that we all know so well, who lives just on the west side of the village of Kinderhook at the present time. After his 15th year, he commenced to work and earn money for himself, and later bought the place now owned by Wm. Reinhardt, which lies on the bottom, the west side being at the C. B. & Q. railroad the north end near the railroad bridge over Hadley creek south of Kinderhook. Mr. Gard received his education in a log school house that stood on the lot just north of Dr. M. Penick's residence in Kinderhook and near where the home of Jack Tooley now stands. The house was made of very large round logs and was a long building. It would seat quite a large congregation as the house was used a long time for preaching services. "Uncle Tommy Hall, a Methodist local preacher was the first man he remembers hearing preach in the old school house. It was none of your mild and water sop that many give the congregations today, but the old hellfire and brim-stone kind that made the sinner sit up and take notice. The seats of the school house were made of sycamore slabs with no backs and smaller seats for the little fellows in front. The desks were made by boring holes in the logs of the wall and putting in long pins and on these boards from the saw mill were laid. When the pupils had to write they turned around to these desks at the wall and practiced writing from a copy that the teacher had made for them with a quill pen. Timothy Gard and Miss Sarah Shewe were married Dec. 19, 1854, and to this union three children were born - two girls and one boy. Mrs. Mary Wilson of this city is the only child now living. He left the farm in 1876 and removed to Kinderhook, where he lived until about 9 years ago, when he came to Barry. His wife being in very poor health and the daughter, Mrs. Wilson, desiring to care for her, made the change necessary. Mrs. Gard died February 20, 1903, since which time he has continued to make his residence in this city with his daughter and grand-daughter, Mrs. H. T. Jones in Hotel Blair, where he was a familiar figure and well liked by all who knew him. Mr. Gard has filled the office of assessor three times and collector three times. He has also been treasurer of Cincinnati township school district No. 1; in fact, helped to organize it and was its first treasurer--receiving the sum of $60 to start with. He was a member of the Presidential Voters' Club of 1856 of this city--he having cast his first Vote for Buchanan, and was a staunch Democrat. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church in Kinderhook Sunday, May 25, 1913...conducted by Rev. D. V. Gowdy of Barry and burial was made in the cemetery near by.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne (Photo of Timothy Gard was included in obit.) [The Barry Record, Wed, May 28, 1913, p1]

WILLIAM T. GARD , 76, of New Canton, died Saturday evening (Dec. 30, 1995) in`his cottage at Cincinnati Landing. Born Oct. 9, 1919, on the family homestead near New Canton, he was a son of William H. and Clair Decker Gard. On July 1, 1939, he married Martha Davis near Troy. She survives. During World War II, Mr. Gard was a cryptographer with the Army Air Corps. He enjoyed golf­ing and fishing and had been working on a history of the Sny Island Levee Drainage District for the last several years. He also enjoyed genealogy, liked to travel and played banjo. Mr. Gard was a member of New Canton Masonic Lodge 821, the Ansar Temple in Springfield and its Jazz Band and Legion of Honor, Pike and Quincy Shrine clubs, Order of Eastern Star New Canton Chapter 215, Scottish Rite, Royal Order of Jesters Court 20, Barry American Legion Post 222, Pike County Farm Bureau, and New Canton United Methodist Church. He was treasurer of the New Canton Cemetery Associ­ation, secretary and treasurer of the New Canton Fire Protection District, past superintendent and treasurer of the Sny Island Levee District, director of the West Pike School Board, and director of the Illinois Rural Electrification As­sociation of Winchester. Also surviving are a son, Curtis of New Canton; a daughter, Mrs. John (Mary Elaine) Leeper of Colleyville, Texas; two grand­children, Gard and Lisa Leeper, both of Colleyville; and two half sisters, Gretta Dayhuff of Gravel Switch, Ky., and Mary Cashman of Chester. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial will be in Shearer Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 tonight with Masonic services at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to Shriners` Hospital for Crippled Children.
Contributed by Ella Tittsworth - transcribed by Rosemary Reeves

WADE L. GARRISON , age 81, of Pleasant Hill, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Maple Grove Lodge Nursing Home in Louisiana, Mo. He was born Feb. 6, 1927 at Hillview, the son of Raymon W and Norma Lucile Hobbs Garrison. He married Hazel May Fielder May 7, 1945 in Pittsfield and she preceded him in death. He later married Velma Fern Triplett July 13, 1983 and she also preceded him in death. Mr. Garrison proudly served his country during WW II as a Tec-4 with the 1322nd Area Service Unit, receiv­ing his discharge Sept. 9, 1946. He was then enlisted in the Army Reserve until 1949. Mr. Garrison was a longtime employee of Moorman Manufacturing Company in Quincy, retiring with 30 years of service. He was a Mason, Shriner and past commander of the Petersburg and Nebo American Legion Posts. He was also a member of the N.R.A. and the Pearl Church of Christ. Survivors include a son, Michael (Bette) Garrison of Louisiana; a daugh­ter, Cheryl Smith of Springfield; a sister, Vera Jacobs of Waverly; four step-daughters, Judy (Rodney) Carle of New Salem, Cindy (Willie) Tolbert of Louisiana, Sandra (Bill) Cammack of Pittsfield and Tina Deno of Indiana; and two stepsons, Lonnie (Marsha) Triplett of Milton and Everett Triplet, Jr.; 15 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and two great-great grand children. Mr. Gadson loved and enjoyed his fam­ily and friends very much and will be sadly missed by all. He was preceded in death by his par­ents, wives and a sister, Doris Barton. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, July 30, at 10 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Wilson Ramsey. Burial, with military honors, will fol­low at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation for Mr. Garrison was Tuesday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill American Legion Post 1048 or to a veteran's organization of the donors choice. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.
Contributed by Billie Browning

THELMA (PURSLEY) GEISENDORFER , 91, of Pittsfield died Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born Nov. 5, 1916, in El Dara, to Ira Floyd and Lena Leota Fenton Pursley. She married Tom E. Geisendorfer Jan. 22, 1943 and he preceded her in death in 1995. She is survived by one son, Karl (Nancy) Geisendorfer, Pittsfield; two granddaughters, Melanie Geisendorfer of Bloomington and Katie Geisendorfer of Pittsfield; a step grandson, Mike Coultas of Lake St. Louis, Mo.; four nephews, Don (Joyce) Pursley, Floyd (Donna) Pursley of Pittsfield, David Smith of Tucson, Ariz. and Robert (Pat) Smith; and two nieces, Carrie Lee Guthrie of New York and Susan Geisendorfer of Ohio. Mrs. Geisendorfer was of the Methodist faith. She graduated from Barry High School. She worked at Brown Shoe Company in Pittsfield, owned and operated the Rainbow Café in Pittsfield with her husband for 18 years, and was a clerk at the Supervisor of Assessments Office in the Pike County Courthouse from 1966-1988. She enjoyed quilting, needle pointing, flower gardening and reading. She made great homemade noodles. She especially enjoyed her granddaughters' school events. Funeral services were held Friday, June 13, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, with Rev. Linda Peyla officiating. Interment at the Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield. Visitation was held Friday, June 13, from 1 until 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are to the Oakwood Cemetery
Contributed by Billie Browning - from the Pike Press

WILLIAM GEORGE - Mrs. Robert Beavers of Literberry was called to Barry Saturday on account of her brother, William George, who passed away at Nevada, Mo., where he had gone to receive treatment. The remains were brought to Barry for interment. He was one of Pike county's most substantial and highly respected citizens, being an extensive land owner and having a large interest in the Barry State bank.He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Robert and John George of Barry, and Albert, whose whereabouts is unknown; Mrs. Harriet Hull of Barry, Mrs. Mary Beavers of Litterberry and Mrs. Sarah Fame of Barry.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - Jacksonville, Ill., Oct. 11

KATHRYN (DAVIDSON) GLASSFORD - age 81, of Barry, died Monday morning, December 12, 2005 at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry. She was born July 22, 1924 to William and Hazel Davis Davidson near Barry. She married Earl B. Glassford February 10, 1946 in Olatha, KS and he preceded her in death 1993. Mrs. Glassford graduated from Barry High School and worked as a secretary for Pollack and Ennis Law Firm. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Kingston, IL for many years. She also loved auctions and was well known for her Tole Paintings on coat buckets, saws, milk cans and wood. She is survived by two sons Earl Glassford, Jr. of Quincy, Il and Douglas Glassford of San Antonio, TX., four grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Visitation will be from noon Wednesday until the time of service at 2:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Burial will be at Mound Prairie Cemetery in Beverly, IL. Memorials are suggested to the Barry Community Care Center or the Barry Community Pool.

DOROTHY ELOISE (HANCOCK) GNUSE ,age 88, died at 2:25 p.m., Thursday, November 20, in her Quincy, IL home. The daughter of Carson A. and Bess E. (Siebers) Brown, she was born July 4, 1920 in the rural family home new New Canton, IL. Mrs. Gnuse graduated from New Canton High School and later studied at Wichita State University becoming a Certified Administrative Professional. She became the wife of Ralph D. Hancock in Hannibal, MO on November 25, 1942. They moved to Wichita, KS in 1948 where she became Coordinator of Conventions and Tourism with the Wichita Chamber of Commerce. She also worked administratively in the Export Division of Cessna Aircraft Corporation and for many years at the CBS Television Affiliate (KTVH Channel 12) in Wichita. In 1971, following the 1969 death of her husband, she moved to Overland Park, KS to join the executive staff of the International Association of Administrative Professionals as Director of New Chapter Development. In 1986 she finished her business career, retiring from the General Electric Corporation and moving to Quincy. On February 27, 1987, she married Lorenzo A. Gnuse in St. John's Episcopal Church, Quincy. He survives. Additional survivors include her son, The Reverend Father James C. Emerson of New London, MO; a daughter-in-law, Beth A Emerson of Hannibal, MO; two granddaughters, Meredith M. Emerson of Oak Grove, MO and Courtney J. Emerson, Esq. of Batavia, IL; two step-daughters, Reve M. Butler (Dr. Dennis) of Olathe, KS and Julia A. Gnuse of Santa Margarita, CA; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Roy (Jane) Smith of Salem, MO; a brother-in-law, Donald K. Gnuse of Quincy; six nephews, four nieces; a step-nephew and two step-nieces; and four cousins. In addition to Mr. Hancock, she was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Baker C. Brown; and a granddaughter, Brooke E. Emerson. Mrs. Gnuse served multiple terms as president of chapters of the International Association of Administrative Professionals in both Wichita and Overland Park, KS and was a founder and office of the Mothers' Club of Delta Upsilon Social Fraternity at the University of Missouri. Additionally she was a patron of the Quincy Community Theater and an active member of St. John's Episcopal Church where she served as a member of the Vestry and the Altar Guild, a delegate to Synods of the Diocese of Quincy, President of the Episcopal Church Women, Manager of the Parish Gift Shop, and a volunteer in the St. John's Thrift Shop. Earlier this month, Dorothy and Lorenzo Gnuse were honored by the resolution of the Synod fo the Diocese of Quincy for their years of service, dedication and loyalty to the Diocese. Visitation for Dorothy Hancock Gnuse will be in St. John's Episcopal Church, Seventh and Hampshire, Quincy from 3-5 p.m., Sunday, November 23, and from 9 a.m. until the time of services on Monday, November 24. A Solemn Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated in St. John's Church at 10 a.m., Monday, November 24 with The Right Reverend Keith A. Ackerman, SSC, (retired) the Eighth Bishop of Quincy, presiding. Assisting priests will be the Reverend Father James Derbyshire, Rector of St. John's Church, The Reverend Father Daniel Banner, SSC, Assisting Priest at St. John's, and The Reverend Canon Morgan Ibe, Rector of Trinity Church, Hannibal. Pallbearers will be Dr. Dennis Butler, Donald K. Gnuse, Charles M. Gnuse, Henry A Geise III, Ellis K. Craig, and George A. Craig II. Burial will be in the Brown Family Cemetery, New Canton, IL. Memorials for Dorothy Hancock Gnuse may be made to the Brooke E. Emerson Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of First Bankers Trust, P.O. Box 4005, Quincy, IL 62305-4005. Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements
Contributed by Billie Browning from the Hansen-Spear website

BENJAMIN DUNNIWAY GOLDMAN , was born in Clark county, Ky., December 24 1824. When six years old his father removed to Pike county, Ill., and in his 13th year he made a profession of religion and joined the M.E. Church and was active for many years as class leader. Six years ago when the M.E. Church, South, organized a society at Detroit, Ill., he and his excellent wife cast their lot with that little band of faithful Christians. He was class leader and steward until his health failed. He had several times been lay delegate to the Annual Conference. In all these relations he was faithful and useful. In all the relations of life he was kind, generous and true. A little over a year ago he became seriously afflicted with heart disease; had to give up business, and in August last he removed with his family to Lewistown that they might enjoy the advantages afforded by the college here under the control of the Church of his choice. He grew worse rapidly. It soon became apparent that there was very little hope of recovery. His sufferings were intense, but he was resigned. His only desire to live was for the sake of his family. When the final hour came, he took an affectionate leave of them and exhorted them to meet him in heaven. He died October 20, 1874, in the 5oth year of his age. He leaves a widow and three daughters (all in the Church) and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss, which is his eternal gain. He is buried near Griggsville, Pike county. Rev. F. F. Hays, pastor of the M.E. church, Lewistown, performed the funeral service.
Submitted by Delaine Donaldson

NOLA E. GOLDMAN , 91, of Quincy, died Sunday, June 7, 2009. Mrs. Goldman was living with her eldest daughter, Donna Keil, in Alpharetta, Ga. Mrs. Goldman was born March 23, 1918 to Rudolph and Edith Lackscheide of Griggsville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, J. Lyndell Goldman, a retired Moorman Manufacturing executive, who died Dec. 28, 2004. Survivors include daughters, Donna Keil of Alpharetta, Ga., Lynda Clark and her husband Bill of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Devin Keil and his wife Nancy of Duluth, Ga., Denise Betts and her husband Jeff of Alpharetta, Bill Clark of Austin, Texas and Angela Graham and her husband Jack of Graham. Mrs. Goldman was so proud of her 12 great-grandchildren, Erika Keil, Tara Keil, Taylor Keil, Devin Lee Keil II, Jeffrey Betts II, Billy Clark, Eleanor Clark, Ava Clark, Lillian Clark, Jack Graham, Jr., and twins Mary Lyndell and Lillian Graham. Her sister and best friend, Grace Ogle and her husband Kenneth of Pittsfield, also survive, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her beloved husband, Lyndell, she was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Beauford and Walter and a sister, Mildred. Mrs. Goldman will be remembered for her devotion to family and loved preparing wonderful dinners for all, especially for the annual holiday gatherings which were always so warm and festive. She and Lyndell were members of Vermont Street Methodist Church and avid golfers at Spring Lake Country Club. She also always looked forward to her activities and luncheons, with her friends, at the Quincy City Club. Services will be Saturday, June 13, at 11 a.m. in Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with the Rev. Lou Zuck officiating. Burial will be in Quincy Memorial Park. Visitation will be Saturday, June 13 from 9-11 a.m. in Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. Memorials are to The Alzheimer's Foundation or Vermont Street United Methodist Church. Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements
Contributed by Bille Browning

VICTORIA GOLDMAN , was born March 16, 1867, and died January 22, 1902, aged 34 years. 10 months and 6 days. She was married to Edgar Durn­baugh March 10, 1887. To this union was born three children. Ethel, Arthur and Mary. She was married to T. W. Clark October 7, 1900. She leaves a husband, three children, three brothers, two sisters and many relatives 'and friends to mourn her loss. She was converted and united with the Bethel church in 1882, but did not prove faithful during these years, but professed faith in Christ a few days be­fore her death. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Taylor of Bluffs after which she was laid to rest in the Bethel cemetery.
Transcribed and submitted by Delaine Donaldson - The Independent Press(Griggsville, Illinois), January 20, 1902

BESSIE M. GRATTON , 75 of Pittsfield, died Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, in the emergency room at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Born near Rockport, she was a daughter of Samuel and Edith Smith McDonald. She married Charles E. Gratton Oct. 31,1953 by Rev. Homer Brown in Pittsfield and he survives. Bessie was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Pittsfield. She loved babysitting her grandchildren, going on road trips with her husband, collecting angels and bears, shopping, camping, flower gardening, doing the Pike County Fall Color Tour, attending church and being with her family, Bessie had the heart of a servant and she truly defined love and loved everyone she touched. Survivors include her husband Charles Gratton of Pittsfield; two sons, Charles, wife Linda, Gratton of Pittsfield and Richard wife Angela, Gratton of Baylis; three daughters, Mrs. Patty (Tom) Cawthon, Mrs. Donna (Bobby) Lipcamon and Mrs. Cindy (Rod) Prentice, all of Pittsfield; a brother, Norman wife Ann, McDonald of Pittsfield; a sister, Mrs. Freda White of Pleasant Hill; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great great-grandchildren. Preceded by a brother, Sam McDonald, and two sisters, Leveta Buchanan and Myrtle Smith. Funeral services were Tuesday at 10:30 at the Church of the Nazarene in Pittsfield with Rev. Ron Baker officiating. Burial was at Pittsfield West Cemetery
Contributed by Billie Browning from the Pike Press

DESTANY GRATTON , infant daughter of Andrew and Michelle Noble Gratton, died at birth Aug. 20, 2008, at the Blessing Hospital Nursery, Quincy. Survivors include her par­ents, Andy and Michelle Gratton of Pittsfield; grandparents, Helen Johnson of Pittsfield, Ray Noble of Florence, Tina Lindgren of Burlington, Iowa; and great-grand­mother, Marcell Lee of Burlington, Iowa; a brother, Andrew Dale Gratton II, of Godfrey; two sisters, Jennifer Dyer of Wood River and Diana Bartlett of Wood River; aunts, Nancy Clostermery of Griggsville, Carolyn Janes of Pittsfield, Wanda Sneeden of Mississippi, Dixie Lacey of Brighton, Shilah Martin of Burlington and Pamela Lightle of Hannibal, Mo.; and uncles, Gerald McDonald of Griggsville and Shawn DeJonge of Burlington; one niece; and eight nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandfather LeRoy "Oscar" Gratton. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with Rev. Quinten Beard officiating. Burial was at the West Cemetery, Pittsfield.
Contributed by Billie Browning

ROSEMARY GRAVES , 72, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Rosemary was the daughter of Barney and Leona Duff Graves May 14, 1936 in Deny Township. She was a member of the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene. She was a 1953 graduate of Higbee High School of Pittsfield, 1963 graduate of Olivet Nazarene College. She received her master's degree from University of Illinois. She taught school for 41 years in Pike County. She retired in 2004. She loved to read, and travel with bus tours. She was a member of Retired Teachers, and Delta Kappa Gamma. She is survived by two broth­ers, Donald (Veda) Graves, Payson, Gregory (Mae Sue) Graves of Quincy; one nephew, Roger (Sharon) Liberty; a niece, Teresa (Dave) Higus of Morton; two great-nieces, Crystal (Steve) Dieterle Quincy and Kaleb and Zoey and Katie Graves (fiancée John Ohnemus) and Olivia Ohnemus; four great-nephews, Mark (Jessie) Graves of Liberty and Tatum; Eric (Katie) Higus of Washington, Tim Higus of Morton, Matt Graves, Liberty; and her extended family at the Cardinal Inn. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Pittsfield with Rev. Ron Baker officiating. Burial will be at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Lunch will be served at the Nazarene Church following the ser­vices. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 12, 5-8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are to the Lupus Foundation or Reading Is Fundamental.
Contributed by Billie Browning

EARL GREENE , 79, of Pleasant Hill, died Thursday, Aug. 4, 1983 in Owens Care Center in Pittsfield, following a 16-month illness. Born May 29, 1904, in Tallula, he was a son of Elijah and Elizabeth Dinkel Greene. He was a retired electrician. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Adrian (Diane) Helms of Barry; and two grandchildren, Leigh Ann and Jeffrey Capps. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Carl and two sisters, Blanch Jackson and Edna Thompson. Services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday Aug. 7, 1983 in Ward-Lummis Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, the Rev Waylon Ingle officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. 2 different dates & places of birth for Ted, his obit says born in Tallula on May 29, 1904, another source says (b) May 30, 1903 in Vandalia, IL.

IRMA (THOMAS) GREENE , 91, of the Barry Community Care Center, formerly of Pleasant Hill, died Saturday, May 13, 1989 in the center. Born March 14, 1898 in Pleasant Hill, she was a daughter of Cornelius and Dell Bower Thomas. She married Earl "Ted" Greene Dec. 26, 1926, in Vandalia, MO. He died Aug. 4, 1983. Mrs. Greene was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and the Rebekahs. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Diane Oitker of Barry; two grandchildren, Jeffrey Capps of Chatham and Leigh Ann Greer of Bryan, Tx.; and three great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by a sister and six brothers. Services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday May 16, 1989 in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill by the Rev. Ronald Heard. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

JAMES MADISON GREENE , was born June 13th, 1845 in Hadley, Ill. and died February 26th, 1920, aged 74 years, 8 months and 13 days. He was the third child of Lucinda Sweet Greene and Palmedis D. Greene. Mr. Greene was married to Addie M. Hollembeak June 11th, 1866; to which union two children were born, namely: Carnie and Nora A. wife of Edward Taylor of Trinidad, Colorado. Addie M. and infant son Carnie died in September, 1871, and their funerals were held at the same time. Mr. Greene was married to Hannah M. Tilton March 24th, 1871, to which union two children were born, namely: Gretta E., wife of G. H. Wike, and Della M., wife of C. J. Hays, who reside in Barry. Elmo T. Goodale of this city, a nephew of the latter Mrs. Greene, was taken in infancy and raised as an own child. Two brothers and two sisters survive--Ackland of Oklahoma and John of California. Emma McDaniel of Rochester, New York and Clara Joa___ Miller of Olustee, Oklahoma. Mrs. Miller was with him during his last illness. Two granddaughters survive--Lella E. and Adelaide R. Taylor of Trinidad, Colo., and a host of nephews and nieces. Mr. Greene was a member of the Modern Woodsmen of America, having joined that order about the time the lodge was instituted in Barry. He was a kind and loving disposition and especially devoted to his family. He had been in poor health for a number of years and his death was caused by acute Bright's disease superseded by influenza. Funeral services were conducted from his late home on South Bainbridge street by the Rev. D. F. Nelson of the M. E. church at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 29th, 1920. Internment in the Barry cemetery.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Unidentified 1929 newspaper]

PHILLIP B. GREEN , 74, of New Canton, IL., formerly of Summer Hill, IL passed away Saturday morning, January 29, 2005 at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry, IL. Born July 10, 1930 in Greenfield, IL., Mr. Green was the son of Phillip B. Green and Pearl Palmer Green. He married Helen L. Smith, February 10, 1954 in Calhoun County and she preceded him in death October 22, 1992. Phillip later married Shirley Dennis June 3, 1995, on a country music stage in Bowling Green, MO and she survives. Mr. Green was a graduate of Griggsville High School, then worked at the Brown Shoe Factory in Pittsfield for 18 years. He then worked 25 years for Hercules in Louisiana, MO. and after retiring he worked for Wal-Mart in Hannibal, MO for 5 years. Mr. Green was a member of the Independence Christian Church where he served as an Elder for 31 years. He was active in Pike County Democratic Party and was a Precinct Committeeman. He was Supervisor Atlas Township for 25 years and helped to start the Pike County Water District, for which he was a trustee for many years. Mr. Green was a Veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. He was a collector and had an extensive collection of the 'The Wizard of Oz" memorabilia, coins and beer cans. He loved country and western music and attended local dances and shows. Mr. Green was president of the Pleasant Hill Band Booster Cub and was instrumental in setting up and touring with the Pleasant Hill High School Band in German, Holland and Denmark in 1969. Survivors: wife, Shirley, a son Randy Green (wife Charlotte) of Beverly, IL, a daughter Vicky Green of Springfield, IL., one step-son Jerry Dennis (wife Sylvia) of Kinderhook and two step-daughters, Mrs. Mark (Devonna) Nation of Pittsfield and Rose Dennis of New Canton, one brother James Green of Quincy, IL and a sister Eleanor Smith of Louisiana, MO., seven grandchildren, Heather Green, Mrs. Nathan (Melinda) Grewe, Scott Green, Joshua Green, Crystal Garner, William Hardy and Sly Hardy, four step grandchildren: J.W. (wife Geana) Dennis, Jessica Dennis, D. J. Dennis and Ali Nation. Also two great grandchildren, Ricky Lish, III and Caleb Lish. He was preceded by his parents and first wife, Helen, a brother in infancy and a sister Betty. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry, IL with the Rev. David Schultz officiating. Burial will be at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield with military honors by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. Visitation will be Monday evening, January 30, 2005 from 6-8 .p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry.

PULASKI GREEN , on Dry Creek, Sacramento county, July 1, Pulaski Green, aged 34 years, formerly from Barry, Illinois, leafing a wife and two children.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge The New York Herald, (New York, NY) Sunday, August 28, 1859; pg. 2; col B

DONNA (FREEMAN) GREENSTREET , 77, of Pleasant Hill, died Thursday, July 18, 2002, at Liberty village in Pittsfield. She was born Sept. 5, 1924 in Pleasant Hill to Stephen and Nora Franklin Freeman. She married James H. “Jim” Greenstreet on April 15, 1943 in Louisiana, Mo. He died Sept. 17, 2001. She was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and a member of Nebo Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. Survivors are nieces, Harriett Booth of rural Nebo. Scottie Freeman of St. Louis, Mo., Connie Freeman of Shiloh, Tracy Weaver of Troy, and Shirley Underwood of Clarksville, Mo., and a nephew, Robert Freeman of Highland. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Pamela Kay Greenstreet, who died July 6, 1987; a sister, Ruby Voshall; and two brothers, Claude and William Freeman. Funeral services were conducted by rev. Don Hannel on Monday, July 22, at Nebo Baptist church. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Casket bearers were Mick Booth, Dallas Barton, Bob Freeman, Eric Booth, Charles Masterson, and Carl Smith. Memorials are suggested to the Nebo Baptist Church. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill handled the arrangements.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas

WILLIAM E. GREENSTREET , 94, of Pleasant Hill, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at Maple Grove Lodge in Louisiana, Mo. Bill was born Dec. 7, 1916 in Nebo, a son of Harvey Edison and Sadie Scranton Greenstreet. He married Kathryn Virginia Hollis April 8, 1939 in Clayton, Mo and Kathryn died March 17, 1989. He later married Elizabeth Bowman Feb. 7, 1992 in Pleasant Hill and she survives. Bill was a graduate of Nebo High School and attended Blackburn College in Carlinville. He was a life long Pike County grain farmer and was a member of the Pike County Farm Bureau. He enjoyed baseball and softball, managing the Pleasant Hill “Red Shirts” ladies softball team for many years. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and truly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Greenstreet of Pleasant Hill; a daughter, Shirley Underwood of Clarksville, Mo; two grandchildren, Matt (Sara) Snell of Castle Rock, Colo. and Jenna (Keith) Baechle of Shawnee, Kan.; five great grandchildren, Alexandra and Christian Snell and Kaleb, Katy and Logan Baechle, also three step-sons, Robert G. Bowman of Pleasant Hill, Steven Bowman of Bloomington and Timothy Bowman of Barry. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, wife Kathryn Greenstreet and a brother, James H. Greenstreet. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 12, at 2 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Don Hannel. Burial followed at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation was held Saturday evening at the funeral home from 5 – 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill, Pike County, Missouri Hospice, Crescent Heights Cemetery or any local animal shelter. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

CHARLES AUSTIN GREENWOOD , 48, of Baylis, died June 7, 2011 at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield following an illness. Chuck was born April 11, 1963 in Westminster, Calif., a son of Charles and Janet (Altizer) Greenwood. He married Karen Misenheimer in Springfield, May 29, 1998, and she survives. Also surviving is their son, Charles John “CJ” Greenwood, age one. Also surviving is his Mother of Pittsfield, two brothers, Matthew and wife Sheree, David and wife Dana, one sister Shelly (Greenwood) Coleman, and four half brothers, Rick, Steve, Tim and Tom Greenwood. Grandmother Wilma Altizer of Pittsfield also survives, as well as one Aunt, Karen (Altizer) Lumley of Oklahoma City, Okla. and cousins, Wendy Burrows, Lori Easton, Susan Van Strein, Melissa Hyde and Step-Mother JoAnn Greenwood. He will be missed by his 15 nieces and nephews. Chuck was preceded in death by his father, Charles, Grandmother Lucille Greenwood, Grandfathers, Austin Altizer, Jr. and Lyle Greenwood. Chuck loved the great outdoors, both bow and gun hunting of whitetail deer, squirrel, turkey, and quail. He was proficient in taxidermy and marksmanship. Chuck was an active member of the Baylis Fire Department. He served in the Illinois National Guard for 6 years at Camp Lincoln in Springfield. Chuck loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield. Niebur Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Services were held at Calvary Baptist Church Thursday, June 9, at 11 a.m. with visitation from 9:30 until 11 a.m. the Church. Burial was at the Hinman Prairie Cemetery near Maysville, IL following the services. Military graveside rites by the Griggsville American Legion Post #213. Lunch after the services at the Calvary Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Blessing Hospice of Pike County or an educational fund for his son, C.J. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

VELMA I. (MUTCH) GRIDER , 90, of Barry, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at the Jacksonville Convalescent Center, Jacksonville. She was born May 4, 1918, in Larimore, N.D., to Robert E. and Mildred (Jones) Mutch. They preceded her in death. She married Emory Grider Sept. 4, 1937, in Springfield. He died July 5, 1974. She is survived by three sons, Robert E. and wife Betty Lou Grider, of Rushville; James E. and wife Aida Grider, of Seattle, Washington; and Larry E. and wife Mary Jane Grider, of Rockport, Texas. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, R. Eric Grider, of Chebanse; C. Erin Grider, of Hoffman Estates; Chad E. Grider, of Rockford; Scott E. Grider, of Pennsylvania; Chris E. Grider, of Seattle, Washington; Shawn E. Grider, of Evanston; Lisa Beth Ayer, of LaHarpe; Katie O'Neal, of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; Dawn Ellen Collison, of Waverly; and Mary Elizabeth Cowen, of Chicago. Also survived by 18 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Clyde Everett Mutch, of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Mutch and Robert R. Mutch; one sister, Eloise Cole, and one granddaughter, Lori Lou Emma Grider. She was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star. Member of Order of Rebeccas. Life member of PTA. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother and Sunday School teacher for many years. In her leisure time she loved traveling. She also enjoyed camping. Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Kirgan Funeral Home, Barry. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry. Memorials are suggested to the Barry Cub Scouts.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

NORMA (KNOX) GRIFFEN , 89, of Pittsfield. died May 7, 2008, at the Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Pittsfield. She was born July 13, 1918 to William and Leona Gallagher Knox in Camden, N.J. She married Thomas Michael Griffin in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1939 and he preceded in 1984. Preceded by her husband, Thomas and a daughter, Michelle. Survivors include one son, Tom Edward Griffin, Urvine, Calif.; four grandchildren, Greg Griffin, Pittsfield, Krystal Griffin, Pittsfield, Vickki Burbridge, Chatham and Cyndy Moreno, Coto de Caza, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Cremation rites will be accorded as per her wishes. Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield is handling the arrangements
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

THOMAS A. GRIFFEN , 25, of Pittsfield died Monday morning, July 12, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Newport Beach , CA. on February 15, 1985 to Gregory and Donna Lewallen Griffin. Thomas was baptized in 1993 in California . He was an Indy car race fan, and a NASCAR race fan especially A.J. Allmendinger and Tony Stewart. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed the L.A. Kings, Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Vikings, USC Trojans, fishing, playing X-Box on-line with his brother James, spending time on the golf course with his Dad, watching movies and TV. shows. He loved living in Pittsfield and was voted “Mr. Saukee” his senior year at Pittsfield High School . He graduated from Pittsfield High School in 2003 and then attended John Wood Community College . Survivors: his parents: Greg and Donna Griffin both of Pittsfield, Illinois, his grandfather, Tom and wife Terry Griffin of Irvine, CA, a Brother, James and Lacey Loud of Huntington Beach, CA Aunts, Cyndy and Andy Moreno of Coto de Caza, CA, Vikki and Christopher Burbridge of Coppell, TX, Krystal Griffin of Milton, IL, Barbara and Norm McDonald of Carlisle, PA, and Stephanie Makarewicz of Orange, CA., a great aunt and uncle, B.J. and Karen Webster of Pittsfield, IL, 15 first cousins, locally are JoEllen Wade of Pittsfield, IL and Tad Webster of Pittsfield, IL. Thomas was preceded in death by a grandparents, Ann Webster, John Lewallen and Catherine Makarewicz, an aunt, Michelle Griffin, and an uncle, Victor Lewallen. Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield , Illinois . Burial will be at a later date at the Smith Cemetery , Milton , Illinois . A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 18, 2010 from 4 until 6 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, Illinois.
Contributed by Billie Browning

CHARLES DELBERT GRIMSLEY 56, of Louisiana and formerly of Pleasant Hill, Ill., died Monday, March 18, 2002, at his home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. The Rev. Jim Deck will officiate. Burial will be at Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport, Ill. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Grimsley was born April 5, 1945, in Louisiana to Carl and Frances Mooney Grimsley. Survivors include his mother of Louisiana; two daughters, Michelle Dell of New Salem, Ill., and Carrie Grimsley of the state of Illinois; two sons, Mike Grimsley of Bowling Green and Patrick Grimsley of Germany; seven grandchildren, Tracie Grimsley and Aaron Grimsley, both of New Salem, Cody Tipton of Pittsfield, Ill., Jamey Warning, Charley Grimsley and Taylor Grimsley, all of Bowling Green, and Jake Grimsley of Quincy, Ill.; one brother, David Grimsley of Pittsfield; and two sisters, Carlene Harlow of Marblehead, Ill., and Judy Borrowman of Nebo, Ill. He was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Grimsley was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with Battery C 1st Battalion 29th Artillery Fifth United States Army Division. He received the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Device 1960.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

SUSIE (BOOTS) GRIMSLEY passed away at her home Sunday morning about 4:00 after a long illness. She was hospitalized before Christmas and was only home three weeks before her passing. She was Miss Susie Boots, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Boots before her marriage. She leaves her parents, husband, sisters and brothers. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the Christian church with interment at Samuel Taylor Cemetery.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas - Pike County Democrat; April ___, 1945, Pittsfield Library

PHYLLIS M. (LAIRD) GROUGH 86, Kokomo, Ind., died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at Northwoods Village, Kokomo. She was born July 10, 1922 in Griggsville, the daughter of Harry C. and Grace (Harvey) Laird. On November 6, 1943 at the Suman Field Post Chapel, Monroe, La,, she married Col. William G. Gough (ret.) who preceded her in death Oct. 23, 1977. She was a graduate of Griggsville High School and attended McMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois, where she received her teaching certificate. She was a teacher for various elementary schools in Illinois and had been a switchboard operator at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. She enjoyed cross stitch, needlepoint, golf, Bridge, and traveling. She was a member of PEO Chapter C in Kokomo, Indiana. She is survived by her children, Janice (Gough) Spencer and her husband Stanley, Taura D. VanAken, Andrea Spencer; nephews and niece, Kent and Duane Dowell, David King, Stuart Laird, Sara Jo (Plattner) and John McLaughlin. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three sisters, Florence Dowell, Josephine McLaughlin, Constance King; two brothers, Chauncey H. Laird, Knowels W. Laird. Private family services will be held at a later date. Burial of cremains will take place in Glendale Memorial Gardens, Pekin. Shirley and Stout Funeral Home, Kokomo, is assisting the family with arrangements
Contributed by Billie Browning from the Pike Press

BONNIE J. (WENDORFF) GULLY , 71, of Barry, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday (Jan. 31, 1996) in her home. Born Nov. 8, 1924, in Barry, Mrs. Gully was a daughter of Frank G. and Elvira E. Hoyt Wendorff. She married Joseph E. Gully Oct. 28, 1949, in Barry. He sur­vives. Mrs. Gully was a 60-year member of Barry United Methodist Church, a 25-year member and past president of the Barry Public Library Board, and had been a member of the Great River Library Board for many years. She served on the Park Lawn Cemetery Board for 25 years, was active with the Barry Apple Festival Committee and was a member of Barry Order of Eastern Star Chapter 20, and American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Gully was a 1942 graduate of Barry High School and 1946 graduate of Culver-Stockton Col­lege in Canton, Mo., with a degree in elementary education. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority at the college. Survivors also include a daugh­ter, Mrs. Ronald (Cynthia J) Hechler of Barry; two grand­children, Jean E. and Anna E. Hechler, both of Barry; and a brother, Thomas F. Wendorff of Pittsfield. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Barry United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry. Visitation will be conducted 4-8 p.m. Friday with family meeting friends after 6 p.m. in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Memorials may be made to the Barry Public Library or Barry United Methodist Church.
Contributed by Ella Tittsworth - Transcribed by Rosemary Reeves

CLARA D. (YELTON) GULLY , 84, of Barry, died Monday (Oct. 4, 1993) in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. - Born Dec. 16, 1908, in Delavan, Mrs. Gully was a daughter of Richard W. and Virgie P. Chrisman Yelton. She was of the Bap­tist faith. On Sept. 10, 1942, she married Joseph R. Gully. He died Sept. 11, 1975. She also was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. Survivors include four stepsons, Lloyd Gully and J.E. Gully, both of Barry, Leo Gully of Westmont and William Gully of Quincy; a stepdaughter, Leona Howard of New Canton; a brother, Russell Yelton of Barry; and three sisters, Helen Wendorff of Barry, Bessie Reel of Pittsfield and Jean Losch of Quincy. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry. Visitation will be 6-8 tonight in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Pike County-Barry Cancer Sup­port Group.
Contributed by Ella Tittsworth - Transcribed by Rosemary Reeves

SIMON GULLY , 91, of Bany, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at the Barry Community Care Center, Barry. He was born April 30, 1917, near El Dara, the eldest of six children born to Joseph R. and Mary (Loyd) Gully. They preceded him in death. He married Leila Wright March 9, 1940, in Palmyra, Mo. They shared 54 years of marriage before Leila's death Oct. 19, 1994. He is survived by a daughter, Linda DeSpain and husband, Ron of Barry; two sons, Lanny Gully, of Richmond, Mo. and Gerald "Jerry" Gully and wife Audrey of Barry. He is also survived by eight grandchildren - Joe Gully and wife Betsy, of Albany, Mo., Laurie Gully of Richmond, Mo., Aaron Hively, of Clarksville, Tenn., Lisa Hively, Doug Hively, Maria Gully, Justin Gully and wife Tishia and Sara Gully, of Barry; seven great-grandchildren, Kristin Kuck, Amber Hively, Savannah and Amy Gully, Abigail Hively and Preston Wellman and Emma Smith; two broth­ers, Joseph "Jody" Gully of Bany and William "Bill" Gully and wife Barbara of Quincy; a sister, Leona Howard at the Bany Community Care Center, for­merly of New Canton; a special friend, Marge Stout of Quincy; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a step-mother, Clara Yelton Gully; two brothers, Leo "Pedro" Gully and Leslie "Buck" Gully; a step-sister, Judy Smith and a step-brother, Dick Burgdorff. Lloyd was raised near El Dara where at the age of ten his mother died leaving his father to raise six children. Lloyd started driving a truck at a young age and was a truck driver all his life. Driving was not just a job but some­thing he loved doing. Several years he drove for Riss & Company and then Wilson Freight in St. Louis, Mo. where he retired from in 1978. After retirement he and his wife moved back to Barry where they enjoyed spending time at their cabin on the river and being with family and friends. Lloyd, also enjoyed garden­ing, attending meetings for retired truck drivers and taking Senior Citizen trips with friends. Lloyd was always there to lend a helping hand to his family and friends. In 1998, he was awarded the Bany Apple Festival "Friend of the Community" award. After his health declined and before entering the Bany Community Care Center, a high point for him was going to the Travel Plaza (thanks to his son-in-law Ron) to visit with the men and truck drivers. He so enjoyed talking to .and hearing the stories of the truck drivers. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Visitation was from 6- 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry. Memorials are suggested to the Barry- Pike County Cancer Support Group.
Contributed by Billie Browning