GARY M. MANSON , 73, of Pleasant r Hill, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, at his home. He was born Oct.10, 1936 in Holly Springs, Iowa, the son of James Memill and Violet Aleita Cook Manson. He married Dorothy Ann Kurth Jan. 21, 1956 in Mapleton, Iowa and she survives. Gary was employed by Union Local 965 in Springfield, as a heavy equipment operator before his retire­ment. He was a member of the Pike and _ Calhoun Sportsmen Club and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and drag races, John Deere lawn tractors and tinkering in his workshop. Gary was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Dorothy Manson of Pleasant Hill, a daughter, Denise (husband Don) Collard of rural Pleasant Hill, a son, Gail (wife Dawn) Manson of Griggsville, seven grandchildren, Melissa Allen of Pleasant Hill, Joe (wife Dana) Collard of Colorado Springs, Colo., Cody Collard of rural Pleasant Hill, Becky Manson of Baylis, Cory Manson of Griggsville, Kenny Manson of Griggsville and Jon Manson of Griggsville, also six great-grandchildren, Keely, Hanna, Natalie, Noah, Caden and Lexi; and a sister, Patricia (husband Bernard) Barry of Paradise Valley, Ariz. Gary was preceded in death by his par­ents. Funeral services were held Thursday, Auf. 12, at 10 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Don Hannel. Burial followed at the Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation was held Wednesday eve­ning from 6 -8 p.M. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made, to the Crescent Heights Cemetery Association, the Pleasant Hill Fire Department or to Blessing Hospice of Pike County. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.
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MARJORIE A. MANSON , 48 of Pittsfield passed away Friday, December 4, 2009 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield . Born December 22, 1960 in Pittsfield she was the daughter of Richard and Laura “Lollie” Sewell Ruble. Marjorie was baptized at the New Hartford Christian Church, New Hartford, IL. She was employed as manager of the Pizza Hut in Pittsfield , IL , and attended John Wood Community College and earned an associate degree in Business Management. She served on the Pittsfield Fall Festival Committee as Co-Chairperson and enjoyed counter cross-stitch, pencil drawings, cartoons, collecting lighthouses and writing poems in which she had a poem published in the National Library of Poetry “Tomorrow’s Dream”. Her mother and stepfather, Lollie and George O’Neill of Pittsfield, one son, Cory Manson of Pittsfield and one daughter, Mrs Becky (Doug) Shannon of Baylis, IL, three grandchildren, Noah, Caden and Lexi survive her. Two brothers, Richard T. “Richie” (Sally) Ruble, Mt. Sterling , IL and John (companion, Jenny Clendenny) Ruble of Pittsfield , five nieces and nephews, several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Preceding her in death was her father, Richard Ruble in 1993. Services will be held Monday evening, December 7, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield , IL with Rev. Robert Kean officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until the time of service at the Niebur Funeral Home. Cremation rites will be accorded with interment being held at a later date at the Pittsfield West Cemetery . Memorials are suggested to her grandchildren’s education fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@nieburfh.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements
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DONALD McKINNON , 82, of Pleasant Hill, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at the Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. Donald was born Jan. 16, 1927, in Dixon, Mo., a son of Harrison and Molly Kelly McKinnon. He married Betty Lee Dwyer Oct. 16, 1947, in Hardin and she died Aug. 10, 2008. Donald was a life long Pike County farmer and logger and was one of the first to help organize tractor pulling in the Pleasant Hill area in 1949. He and his family became well known for tractor pull­ing throughout the United States and Canada. Donald's first tractor was an F-20 International and one of his best known tractors was a 4000, the "Pike County Stud" with which he won the National Tractor Pulling Association (NFTA) Championship in Louisville, Ky. In the 1980s CBS reporter Roger Mudd had followed Donald from the Pleasant Hill bottoms all the way to the national championship and this story was featured on the Evening News. Another one of Donald's well- known tractors was an Allls-Chalmer D-21 known as "the Joker", with which he won many pulls and he ended his competitive pulling years with a Ford tractor. Donald was an Army veteran of WW II and a member of the Pleasant Hill American Legion Post1048 and the Louisiana Elks Lodge. He was an avid duck and pheasant hunter and a member of the Calvary Gospel Church in Summer Hill. Survivors include four children, Jimmy Dale (Sandy) McKinnon of Clarksville, Lanny Dale (Mary Jo) McKinnon of Louisiana, Patricia Sue (Allan) Bolton of Louisiana and Terry Lee (Cindy) McKinnon of Pleasant Hill; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eva (Rev. Francis) Sheppard of Summer Hill and Mildred Parker of Deland, Fla.; one brother, Benny McKinnon of Pleasant Hill and numerous nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Betty Lee McKinnon, two sisters, Pearl Miller and Maxine Jeans and by two broth­ers, Barney McKinnon and Herbert McKinnon. Funeral services were held Tuesday,. Jan. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Calvary Gospel Church in Summer Hill with Mark Sheppard officiating. Burial with military hpnors fol­lowed at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation was held Monday from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill and one hour prior to the ser­vices Tuesday at Calvary Gospel Church. Memorials may be made to Calvary Gospel Church in Summer Hill
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EARL McGUIRE , died quite unexpectedly about noon Monday while sitting at the dinner table at his home on North Memorial. Death occurred before the arrival of a doctor called by his wife when she discovered he was ill. Funeral services will be conducted by Fr. Patrick Morrow at the Sutter Chapel, Wednesday afternoon at 2, with burial in the West cemetery. Earl was the son of John and Mary Carlton McGuire, and born in this community Sept. 13, 1896. He married Beatrice McGreevey who survives, also one son Lyndle of this city. and a daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Brewer of Chicago. There are three grandchildren.

CLARENCE HENRY MILLER , 87, of Jerseyville, Ill., and formerly of Louisiana, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, at his son's home in Louisiana. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the funeral home. Mr. Miller was born April 9, 1914, in Waynesville to Walter and Olive VanBuskirk Miller. He was married to Edna Mae Hill on April 14, 1934, in Waynesville. He was married to Sylvia Louise Morris on June 7, 1975. She preceded him in death July 2, 1989. He was married to Thelma Lorene Hall on Nov. 24, 1991, in Jerseyville. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Clarence Miller Jr. of Louisiana and Walter Gene Miller of Hannibal; two daughters, Genevieve Grover of Nashville, Tenn., and Shirley E. Dunn of Vancouver, Wash.; three stepsons, Jerry Hall of Jerseyville and Bill Rousan and Paul Rousan, both of Louisiana; three stepdaughters, Debbie Lopez, Janet McCormick and Cathy Vajeho, all of Louisiana; two brothers, Paul Miller of Pittsfield, Ill., and Delmar Miller of Jerseyville; 20 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John B. Miller and Gene Scott Miller; and one granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Miller.

CATHRYN PAULINE (CUMMINGS) MILLER - Services for Mrs. Cathryn Pauline Miller of Pittsfield will be at 2 p.m., Thursday at Neibur Funeral Home with Brother Joe Maynard officiating. Burial will be in Pittsfield West cemetery. Mrs. Miller, 66, died Monday morning, Sept. 10, 1979 at her home. Born October 11, 1912 in Scott County. She was the daughter of Brent and Emma Johnson Cummings. She married Raymond July 29, 1929 in Winchester. mrs. Miller was a member of the Christian Church. Surviving are her husband: three sons, Russell, Richard and Thomas, all of Pittsfield; a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Janet) Gully of Pittsfield; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Homer(Geraldine) Christison of Jacksonville. She was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters and one half sister. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-9 p.m. today, Wednesday. The family will be there from 7-9 p.m. The family has suggested memorials to the Heart Fund. Casket Bearers: Ray Miller, Rick Miller, Rob Miller, Phil Shaw (grandsons, Junior Manker and Scott Payne.
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DEAN MILLER , 69, of San Antonio , TX , formerly of Barry and Pleasant Hill died Thursday, October 19, 2006. He was born July 29, 1937 to Perry Howard "Bill" and Ruby Mae Smith Miller. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Karen Grable Miller. He was previously married to Jean Hart and Wanoka Stolte. He is also survived by 3 daughters. Betty Jean, Rebecca Sue and Sharon (Sam), all of Texas; one son, William Paul Austin Miller of Baylis, four brothers, William L. "Bill" Miller of Pittsfield, Otto Glen "Dude" Miller of Dickinson, TX, Ray Burdette "Jack" Miller of Houston, TX, and Tommie Dale Miller of Pittsfield. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Richard Myron "Dick" Miller and Howard Perry "Bug" Miller. He spent most of his life in sales working for Kirk Structures for several years. He was a bar tender at several establishments in and around the Barry area. He was an excellent cook. His hobbies were woodworking and taking care of his Boston Terriers. He also liked yard and estate sales.

FOSTER M. MILLER - On Thursday evening, Aug. 15, 1895, Foster M. Miller, after a long illness, died at his home in New Salem. From childhood Mr. Miller has been a sufferer, at one time being totally blind, and most of the time an invalid. His poor health prevented his accom­plishing his great ambition viz. to preach the gospel. He was, however, permitted to do much good for the Master. Mr. Miller was born in Pike county, Aug. 16, 1859. He was the son of Samuel and Isabelle Miller. Most of his life was spent upon the farm, where be labored as his strength would permit. He was converted on Christmas day, 1878, and united with the Methodist Episcopal church at New Sa­lem. A short time after his joining he was licensed to preach as a local preach­er. Mr. Miller was active in all lines of church work, being a local preacher, class leader, steward, Sunday school teacher, and assistant superintendent, Epworth League worker and leader of singing. So varied were his tablets that few men occupy so large a place as a church worker. Mr. Miller was especially gifted as a revivalist, and his heart was made glad to see so many of his friends converted last winter. As a friend and citizen Mr. Miller was highly esteemed, and his death at so early an age is greatly deplored. The funeral services occurred on Sat­urday morning at 11 o'clock in the M. E. church at New Salem. Rev. J. M. Young, a former pastor and friend of the family, preached the funeral sermon from the text 15 Acts, 18 verse, from lat­ter clause. Rev. W. S. Phillips, the pastor, and Rev. McKinney assisted. A large audience was present to attest the high esteem in which Mr. Miller was held. There were several ministers present, Rev. John Presley, Manchester, Ill., Rev. Willstead of Maysville, and Rev. Nathan English The inter­ment took place at the Hinman Chapel cemetery. Besides his father and moth­er, Mr. Miller leaves two brothers, Wil­liam and Thomas, and six sisters, Mrs. Clara Harshman, Mrs. Maggie Wait, Misses Sadie, Susie, Nettie and Lutie, who mourn his loss. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. There has passed away a dutiful son, a true friend, a good citizen, an upright Christian man.—Guide.
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FRED MILLER was born March 31, 1913 in Murraysville , MO and died May 7, 1986 in Pleasant Hill , IL . Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery , Pleasant Hill . He was a son of William Miller and Mary Lee as well as a resident of Pleasant Hill and a WWII Vet. He married Mary Crane Oct. 13, 1951 in Hannibal, MO, she survives along with five sons: William Miller of Nebo, Kenneth Chitwood of Quincy, Richard Chitwood of Mexico, MO, Donald Chitwood of Los Angeles, CA. and Robert Chitwood of Macomb; two daughters: Mrs. Wanda Young of Frankford, MO and Mrs. JoAnn Elledge of Louisiana, MO; four brothers: Oral of Nebo, Wayne of Pleasant Hill, Lloyd of Detroit and Gerald of Jacksonville; four sisters: Mrs. Virginia Martin of Nebo, Mrs. Geretta Stamp of Romeoville, Mrs. Loretta Hartsock of Phoenix, AZ and Mrs. Betty Goewey of Nebo; 12 grand and 3 great grandchildren.

GLADYS (SMITH) MILLER , 90, of Barry, died at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday (April 9, 1996) in Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Born March 4, 1906, in Center, Mo., she was a daughter of An­thony and Mary Davis Smith. She married Harry Miller Oct. 28, 1925, in Pittsfield. He died Oct. 22, 1958. Mrs. Miller was a member of Barry United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed crocheting. Survivors include a son, Harry Miller Jr. of Barry; three daugh­ters, Wanda Matthews of Boulder, Colo., Mary Lou Patterson of Baylis and Mardell Totsch of Pittsfield; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Kirgan Fu­neral Home. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Fri­day. Memorials may be made to Barry United Methodist Church.
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GLENDA E. (GOURLEY) MILLER , 75, died on Tuesday morning, April 26, 2005 at 8:15 a.m. at the St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Glenda was born on January 4, 1930 in Pearl, IL to Jess C. “J.C.” and Izora Mae Brown Gourley. Roy and Glenda were married on June 6, 1953 at the Christian Church in Pearl, IL., he died on April 25, 2005. Glenda was a secretary at Brown Shoe Company in Pittsfield, IL 1927-1954 and 1962-1977. Employed at Hooper-Niebur Insurance Company in Pittsfield 1978 till 2004 then secretary at Niebur Funeral Home until time of her death. She was a member of the El Dara Christian Church, O.E. S. Pittsfield Chapter #195, Past Matron and serving as treasurer. Survivors: two daughters Mrs. Nial (Janetta) Johnson, Peoria, IL and Joyce Miller, Pittsfield, IL, two grandchildren Brian Johnson, Schaumburg, IL and Ashleigh Johnson, Peoria, IL. Funeral services for Glenda and Roy Miller. will be held on Friday, April 29, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the El Dara Christian Church with Bro. Wes Tischer officiating. Burial at the Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield. There will be a symbolic release of doves at the cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 4 till 8 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2005 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL with Masonic services at 7:30 p.m. by the El Dara Lodge #388 AF&AM and Order of the Eastern Star Services at 7:45 p.m. by the Pittsfield Chapter #195. Memorials to the El Dara Christian Church.

HARLAND L. MILLER - Hannibal, Mo. , Oct. 11, 1965 - Harland L. Miller, 52, of 511 South Sixth died en route to St. Elizabeth Hospital Sunday afternoon about 2:45. He evidently suffered a heart attack. Mr. Miller was born at New Salem, IL, Aug. 7, 1913, a son of Mark and Ruth Miller. He was a veteran of World War II and was married to Virgie Laymance at Fort Worth , TX Jan. 14, 1945. He was employed as a plumber for the Richardson Plumbing and Heating Company of Hannibal . Surviving are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. John (Mary Louise) Dodd of Hannibal, Lois Ann and Helen Ruth, at home; three sons, William L., James Allan and Herbert Lee at home; a brother, Harold of Hannibal; a sister, Mrs. Von (Mildred) Fogle of Rockport, IL; three half sisters, Mrs. Carl (Ruth) Johnston of Quincy, IL, Mrs. Richard (Genevieve) Fry of Hannibal and Mrs. Harry (Esther) Stevens whose husband is serving in the army, and a granddaughter.

HARRY L. MILLER , 78, of rural Barry, passed away at 2:25 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2011, in his home. He was born September 16, 1932, in Barry, to Harry L., Sr. & Gladys (Smith) Miller. They preceded him in death. He was never married. He is survived by one sister, Mardell Totsch of Pittsfield; one brother-in-law, Dallas Patterson of Barry; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. He is also survived by his extended family, Bob and Ginny Lister and their children, Kelly, Clay, Megan and Jaime. He was preceded by two sisters, Mary Lou Patterson and Wanda Matthews. Harry graduated from Barry High School. He went to the University of Illinois for one semester then decided to come back home and farm. He then went to the Navy for two years. Harry was a purebred swine producer. He sold hogs in 27 states and 7 foreign countries. He was a past President and on the Board of Directors of UDSR. He was inducted into the Illinois State Fair Swine Hall of Fame. He was a township trustee. Was a longtime 4-H leader and supporter. He enjoyed dogs, hunting and fishing and was a great supporter of youth who hunt and fish. Visitation was held from 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, March 18, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry. Memorials are suggested to the Blessing Foundation for Hospice or the Pike County 4-H Association.
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JOHN MILLER of Maysville, died Tuesday morning of small pox, and was buried at night in Hinman Chapel cemetery.
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LAURA BELLE (GUTHRIE) MILLER , 88, of Filer, Idaho, died Tuesday evening (June 13, 1972) at a Buhl nursing home after a long illness. Born in Nebo, IL, on Jan. 22, 1884, she was a daughter of Baldwin Guthrie and Elizabeth Hack. She was married to Ernest W. Miller in Nebo on June 20, 1907. He died in 1953. Mrs. Miller came to Idaho in 1917 from Illinois. She was a member of the Christian Church in Illinois. Mrs. Miller was a charter member of the Hillside Helpers Club and was a past noble grand of the Filer Rebekah Lodge. Surviving are 3 sons, Lyle Miller, Filer; Carl C. Miller, Twin Falls, and Owen Miller, San Leandro, CA, and 2 daughters, Gela Miller, Twin Falls, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hudson, Clarksburg, CA. There are 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Miller will be conducted at 4 pm Friday at White Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Robert VanNest officiating. The Rebekah Lodge will conduct graveside rites at the Filer, Idaho IOOF Cemetery prior to burial. Friends may call at White Mortuary this afternoon and until 3 pm Friday.

LLOYD MILLER , 73 of Detroit, died Thursday, April 30, 2009, at his residence in Detroit. Lloyd was born Aug. 30, 1935 in Pleasant Hill, a son of William I. and Mary Ellen Lee Miller. He married Lois Reel Pennock May 21, 1983 at the Detroit Methodist Church. He attended Prairie Mound grade school and was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School in 1955. Loyd was a custodian and did maintenance work at Pittsfield Elementery South School, Pillsbury Elevator at Florence, and was a farm hand for Terry Rush of Detroit. He was a member of the Detroit United Methodist Church, and enjoyed bowling, attending country music shows, vacations, and photography. His constant companions were his pet dogs, Tiny Tim and Tiny Babe. Survivors include his wife, Lois, three sons; Roger (Brenda) Pennock, Gary Pennock and Jerry (Wanda) Pennock, all of Detroit; two daughters, Mrs. Marcia (Kay) Dehart, Pittsfield and Mrs Nancy (Dick) Lomelino, Detroit; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters, Wayne Miller of Quincy, Gerald (Ruth Ann) Miller of Jacksonville, Loretta Hartsock, Pleasant Hill, Betty Owens, Osage Beach, Mo. and Virginia Martin, Pittsfield. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Charlie, Fred and Oral Miller; one sister, Geretta Slamp; and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. at the Detroit United Methodist Church with Rev. David Kelly and Peg Ratliff officiating. Burial was in the Blue River Cemetery at Detroit
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LOIS M. MILLER , 77, of Detroit, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, at her residence in Detroit. Lois was born May 23, 1932, in Pittsfield, a daughter of Harvey O. and Frances L. Ellis Reel. Her first marriage was to Everett Pennock; she later married Lloyd Miller May 21, 1983, at the Detroit United Methodist Church, and he preceded her in death April 30, 2009. She worked at the Ben Franklin Store in Pittsfield, and at Capitol Records in Jacksonville. She was a member of the Detroit United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and the Little Blue Club. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, working jigsaw puzzles, fishing, making potholders, and completing puzzle books. She was a Cardinal baseball fan; she enjoyed watching basketball on TV, and the Pittsfield and Pleasant Hill basketball games. Survivors include three sons, Roger (Brenda) Pennock, Gary (companion, Lori Thornton) Pennock and Jerry (Wanda) Pennock, all of Detroit; two daughters, Mrs. Marcia (Kay) Dehart, Pittsfield and Mrs. Nancy (Dick) Lomelino, Detroit; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one brother, A. C. (Norma) Reel of Pittsfield; two sisters, Mrs. Bill (Velma) Christison of Pittsfield and Mrs. Leta Jean Daniels of Romeoville; and a sister-in-law, Ann Reel of Prescott, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Miller, a brother, Harry Lee Reel, and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Detroit United Methodist Church with Rev. David Kelly and Peg Ratliff officiating. Burial was in the Blue River Cemetery at Detroit. A visitation was held Saturday, Sept. 26, from 4 until 8 pm at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfiel
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MELVIN D. MILLER , 76 of Barry died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at the Illini Hospital in Pittsfield. Melvin was born May 24, 1935 to Russell S. and Thelma I. Hinch Miller. He married Carrie Vaughn June 12, 1956 at Granite City, and she survives. Melvin served his country in the US Army and upon his release, became a plumber and worked at his own business in the Barry area for many years. He liked to ‘coffee’ with the locals, and enjoyed crossword and word search puzzles. He always liked playing baseball, and was a big Cardinal fan. He also liked to watch CNN, playing cards, making homemade ice cream, and enjoyed his cat ‘Rose’. Melvin liked squirrel and mushroom hunting, and loved being with his family. He was baptized in the Nazarene faith and was a member of Barry Lion’s Club and the Barry American Legion Post 222. Survivors include his wife Carrie; a son, Kevin Dale Miller of Plano Texas; and four daughters, Melva Sue ‘Susie’ (husband John) Tice of New Canton, Mrs. Mary Beth (Curt) Bowen of Wylie, Texas, Mrs. Lisa Ann (John) Pennock of Pittsfield and Mrs. Angela Renee (Todd) Jackson of Farmersville, Texas; three brothers, Russell (Dorothy) Miller of Quincy, Norman (Connie) Miller of Hannibal, Mo. and Tom (Monique) Miller of Pittsfield, along with three sisters, Mrs. Wanda Kingery of Blue Springs, Mo., Mrs. Sue (Pablo) Lara of Pittsfield and Mrs. Rosemary (Glenn) Darnell of Beverly; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren survive. Melvin was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Dickie, Donnie and five sisters, Betty Malone, Jean Niffen, Virginia Bagby, Mardell Smith and Joyce Wintjen. Funeral Services will be held today, Wednesday Sept, 28, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with Pastor Mike McKenzie officiating. Burial will be at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry with military rites conducted by the Barry American Legion Post #222. Visitation was held Tuesday evening at the funeral chapel from 4 – 8 p.m. Memorials may be left to Barry American Legion Post #222 or Park Lawn Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left at niebur@adams.net. Plano Texas; and four daughters, Melva Sue ‘Susie’ (husband John) Tice of New Canton, Mrs. Mary Beth (Curt) Bowen of Wylie, Texas, Mrs. Lisa Ann (John) Pennock of Pittsfield and Mrs. Angela Renee (Todd) Jackson of Farmersville, Texas; three brothers, Russell (Dorothy) Miller of Quincy, Norman (Connie) Miller of Hannibal, Mo. and Tom (Monique) Miller of Pittsfield, along with three sisters, Mrs. Wanda Kingery of Blue Springs, Mo., Mrs. Sue (Pablo) Lara of Pittsfield and Mrs. Rosemary (Glenn) Darnell of Beverly; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren survive. Melvin was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Dickie, Donnie and five sisters, Betty Malone, Jean Niffen, Virginia Bagby, Mardell Smith and Joyce Wintjen.
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MICHELLE LEANNE (HARRISON) MILLER , 31, of Pittsfield and Carbondale, Ill., formerly of LaBelle, Mo., died Monday, February 10, 2003, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Ill., after a courageous fight following a tragic accident that claimed the life of her husband, Saturday, near Pittsfield, Ill. Born September 20, 1971, in Quincy, Ill., the daughter of Larry and Emma Hubble Harrison. She married Paul Harvey, September 1, 1990. She later married Gregory Paul Miller, on April 27, 2002, at the First Christian Church, Louisiana, Mo. He preceded her in death, on Saturday, February 8, 2003. Mrs. Miller graduated from Highland High School in 1989. In 1990, she graduated from Gem City Business College with a degree in fashion design. She received her undergraduate degree from Lindenwood University, St. Louis, in 2002. Most recently, she was attending her first year of law school at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ill. Mrs. Miller was recognized during high school and college with many awards. She was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Ewing, Mo. Survivors include her parents, Larry and Emma Harrison, LaBelle, Mo.; her brother, Paul Harrison and wife, Shelby, Lincoln, Ia. Other survivors include her mother and father-in-law, Paul and Kay Miller, Pittsfield, Ill.; aunts and uncles, great aunts, great uncles, cousins and friends

ORAL MILLER was born Dec.19, 1918 in Crocker , MO and died Aug. 21, 1988, in Columbia , Mo. (Veteran’s Hospital) Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, IL. He married Ruth Ann Neese on Aug. 30, 1963 in Pittsfield , IL , she survives. His parents were William I. Miller and Mary Ellen Lee. He was a resident of Nebo , IL , & a WWII Army vet. He is survived by a son: Terry of Pleasant Hill; two daughters: Mary Miller of Pleasant Hill and Susan Seifert of Plainfield; three brothers: Wayne of Nebo, Lloyd of Detroit and Gerald of Jacksonville; four sisters: Mrs. Virginia Martin of Nebo, Mrs. Geretta Slamp of Romeoville, Mrs. Loretta Hartsock of Phoenix, AZ and Mrs. Betty Goewey of Iberia, MO; and two grandchildren.; Preceded by his parents and two brothers.

OWEN GUTHRIE MILLER was born in Nebo , Illinois on June 15, 1910. His mother was Laure Belle (Guthrie) Miller and his father was Earnest W. Miller. Owen was the second of five children born to the family. In the spring of 1916, when he was six years old, the family traveled to Filer, Idaho to settle on the families' small farm outside of town. Soon the entire family was stricken with influenza, but all survived the dread disease. Owen completed all his schooling in Filer. He excelled in both basketball and football and graduated from Filer High School in 1928. He attended Idaho State University (then University of Idaho ) in Pocatello , Idaho . After two and one half years, Owen left school to find work to pay for his education. He returned to finish college on a football scholarship and graduated with a Teachers Certificate. Owen met his future wife at the University, and he and Alma Stedtfeld were married on December 25, 1934. Owen and Alma established a residence in Filer, where Owen taught school to junior high students in eighth grade from 1924 thru 1942 becoming principal in the process. Their son, Don was born in Filer in 1937. Owen took a job with the Idaho Highway Department in Shosone in 1942/1943 which lasted only one year due to a political change in state government. In Mary of 1943, the family moved to Alameda , California and Owen working in the war industry at a shipyard in Alameda until 1944, when their daughter Marilyn was born. Then he was hired at the Alameda Naval Air Station, working to ship aircraft overseas, and later as a cabinetmaker and woodworker. The family bought a home in San Leandro in 1950. Alma died in February 1970, after a lengthy illness.

Owen retired in 1972, and after a few years married Julie Kalousec, a school friend from Buhl, Idaho . Jule died suddenly in 1993 of heart problems. During the late 1980's, Owen began having vision problems related to diabetes and declared legally blind a few years later. He lived in the family home in San Leandro by himself and did amazingly well for his age and condition. Hew was ministered and cared for by the family. His health deteriorated and in early 2002 Owen had to be placed into a skilled nursing facility. In January 2003 he was transferred to a bed and board home which did hospice care and he went to be with the Lord while there on February 18, 2003.

PERRY E. MILLER , 87, died in Illini hospital in Pittsfield , Thursday night, Nov. 8. Mr. Miller was born near Belleview, August 5, 1875. He had lived in Pleasant Hill community the past forty years. He moved to Pittsfield three years ago. Mr. Miller was a retired farmer and fisherman. He was married to Sarah Elizabeth Moore at Belleview on March 11, 1897. She preceded him in death. Surviving are a son, Walter (Fritz) Miller; two half brothers, Clifford Hoaglin of Louisiana , Mo. , and Austin Hoaglin of Pleasant Hill ; 12 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Ward funeral home in Pleasant Hill, Sunday afternoon at 2 with Bro. Frances Sheppard officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights cemetery at Pleasant Hill .

ROBERT W. MILLER , 64, of Pittsfield, IL died Wednesday evening, July 5, 2006, at the Liberty Village of Pittsfield, IL. He was born in Mexico, MO. on July 16, 1941, to Wesley and Marjorie Major Miller. He married Marsha “Spunky” Dively Melton on August 21, 1998, and she survives. Mr. Miller worked for 32 years as a Corrosion Technician for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company. He was of the Christian faith. Bob was a member of the National Riffle Association. He enjoyed hunting elk in Colorado and Idaho; enjoyed horseback riding and fishing. He also a gun collector. He is survived by his wife Marsha “Spunky” Miller of Pittsfield, IL; one son: Ian (wife, Teresa) Miller of University City, MO; one daughter: Angela Sue (Husband, Mike) Taylor of Centralia, MO, and a step-son: Robert Melton of New Salem, IL. He is also survived by a sister: Mrs. Mary Alice (Husband, James) Smithey of Mexico, MO. In addition, he is survived by two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2006, at 1:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Illinois, with the Rev. John Wilkey officiating. Burial will be at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded per his wishes. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2006 at 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. Memorials may be made to the Pike County Special Education or the Girl’s Athletic Association in Centralia, MO.

ROY D. MILLER , 82, formerly of New Canton, IL died on Monday evening, April 25, 2005 at 6:35 p.m. at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL. Roy was born on April 14, 1922 in New Canton, IL to Roy B. and Tena J. Roy and Glenda were married on June 6, 1953 at the Christian Church in Pearl, IL. and she survived until Tuesday morning, April 26, 2005 at 8:15 a.m. at the St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Roy was foreman in the cutting room at Brown Shoe Company in Pittsfield, IL and then later worked at Gardner-Denver in Quincy where he retired in 1984. He was a WWII Veteran in the Army. He was a member of the El Dara Christian Church, Elder of the church, and El Dara Lodge #388 AF&AM. Survivors: two daughters Mrs. Nial (Janetta) Johnson, Peoria, IL and Joyce Miller, Pittsfield, IL, two grandchildren Brian Johnson, Schaumburg, IL and Ashleigh Johnson, Peoria, IL. Roy was preceded by three sisters, Mildred Young, Ida Miller and Dorothy Harrell. Funeral services for Roy D. and Glenda Miller will be held on Friday, April 29, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the El Dara Christian Church with Bro. Wes Tischer officiating. Burial at the Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield with Military graveside rites by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. Symbolic release of doves at the cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 4 till 8 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2005 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL with Masonic services at 7:30 p.m. by the El Dara Lodge #388 AF&AM and Order of the Eastern Star Services at 7:45 p.m. by the Pittsfield Chapter #195. Memorials to the El Dara Christian Church.

TOMMIE D. MILLER , 69, of Pittsfield, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at his residence. He was born March 26, 1940 near Pleasant Hill, son of the late Howard Oliver and Ruby May Smith Miller. He married Marla Hammond of La Porte, Ind. and to this union three children were born; two daughters, Pamela Sue Hollenbaugh and husband Scot of Bremen, Ind. , Tamera Lynn Oudhius and husband George of Rolling Prairie, Ind. and Dale Miller and friend Vicky St. John of Grainger, Ind. He married Jody Hull Dec. 11, 1987 in Pittsfield and she survives. In addition to his children and wife, he is also survived by seven grandchildren, Rachel, Ben and Abby Miller and Hayden and Jordan Hollenbaugh and Ben and Christine Oudhius all of Indiana; three brothers, William L. "Bill" Miller of Rockport, Ray Burdette "Jack" Miller and wife Roberta of Houston, Texas and Otto Glen "Dude" Miller of Dickenson, Texas; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Richard Myron "Dick" Miller, Paul Dean Miller and Perry Howard "Bug" Miller. Tommie was a 1958 graduate of Pittsfield High School in Pittsfield. He joined the U.S. Navy following school and while in the Navy becoming a radar technician stationed aboard the U.S.S. Des Moines and before his honorable discharge, in France. Following the service, he became a brick mason, working in Indiana, Houston, Texas, Missouri, Alaska and recently locally in Pike County. Tommie was a member of the V.F.W. and a member of the Dickenson Texas American Legion, member of New Salem Masonic Lodge, Western Illinois Tractor Club, Trike Riders International, GWRRA (Goldwing Road Riders Association), and the Brick Masonry and Cement Finishers Local in Jacksonville. Tommie's hobbies included, go-karting, collecting tools, tractors, old cars and trucks, old toys, antiques and riding his trike. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7, at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment was private
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VADEN HARRIET (FLETCHER) MILLER , 54, of 817 Grand died Friday afternoon at 2 in Levering hospital where she had been a patient a week. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 in the Clark funeral home in charge of the Rev. William Miller. Burial will be in Grand View Burial Park . Mrs. Miller, a daughter of William H. and Harriett Ridenour Fletcher, was born June 17, 1909 in Iowa . She was married Oct. 13, 1927, in Hannibal to Lloyd Miller. Surviving are a son, Everett Miller of New London; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Cecil Fletcher of Hannibal and Mike Fletcher of Long Beach , Cal. , and three sisters, Mrs. Lavona Griffith and Mrs. Zelma McCard of Hannibal and Mrs. Evelyn Atterbury of Rockford , Ill.

WALTER MILLER was born Oct. 28, 1890 near Crocker , MO and died Nov. 20, 1983 in Louisiana , Mo. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery , Pleasant Hill , IL . He married Ollie E. VanBuskirk on March 12, 1912 in Waynesville, MO. His parents were John and Mary Douglas Miller. He was a resident of Louisiana , Mo. ; formerly of New Hartford, IL. His wife preceded on March 8, 1976. He is survived by five sons: John of Pleasant Hill, Clarence and Gene of Louisiana, Mo. , and Delmar and Paul of Pittsfield; 27 grand, 36 great grand and six great-great grandchildren; a brother: Everette of Pleasant Hill; and a sister: Lula Peterson of Crocker , Mo.

WAYNE MILLER age 80, of Quincy IL died on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 2:55 a.m. at Blessing Hospital. He was born November 11, 1929 in Crocker, Missouri the son of William Isaac and Mary Ellen Lee Miller. On March 31, 1963 he married Norma June Sinks in Griggsville, Illinois. She preceded him in death on July 28, 2001. Wayne came from a large family who moved from Missouri to Illinois in a covered wagon when he was just an infant. He was a 1948 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School. Wayne farmed for 30 years in the Pike County area and worked at Electric Wheel for 17 1/2 years. He also worked at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. In addition, Wayne was a security guard at Quincy University for several years. Wayne was an avid coon hunter, and he enjoyed horse pulling contests. Survivors include three children: Douglas J. Miller and his wife, Pat; Gayle O. Miller; and Anthony "Tony" and his wife, Linda, all of Quincy; five grandchildren: Ben Miller and his wife, Jamie, of Leander, TX; Chris Miller and his wife, Melissa; Tim Miller; Bill Bence; and Glen Vaughn and his wife, Sara, all of Quincy; three great-grandchildren: Brian Thomas and Dawson Bence, both of Coatsburg; and Faith Angel Vaughn of Quincy; three sisters: Virginia Martin of Pittsfield, IL; Loretta Hartsock of Pleasant Hill, IL; and Betty Owens of Osage Beach, MO; a brother, Gerald Miller and his wife, Ruth Ann, of Jacksonville, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Charles, Fred, Oral and Lloyd and a sister, Geretta Slamp. Services: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Disseler officiating. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery.
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