, a native of Kentucky, aged 90 years, 1 month, and 26 days, passed away at the home of his son Ephriam Richardson, in Oakdale, at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, Nov. 24, 1908. The aged pioneer had been confined to his bed from extreme old age and a general breaking down a greater portion of the time for several months before the brittle cord was severed.
Thomas Richardson came to California across the plains from Pike County, Ill., in 1862, pitching camp on the Stanislaus river near the spot where the Walker residence is now located, on Oct. 7th of that year. But few of the hardy pioneers who composed the party in their first camp in the then Eldorado of the far West, survive to mourn the death of their beloved friend. Since that time the deceased has continuously resided in this immediate locality, where he has been held in high esteem for his integrity of character and good citizenship. For a few years after his arrival here he was engaged in farming and stockraising, but later he was among the big cattle and sheep men of the San Joaquin Valley, numbering his flocks and herds by the thousands. To graze these heards, he owned large tracts of land in this vicinity and elsewhere. During the 70's and at other times, owing to unfavorable seasons resulting in financial reverses, much of this valuable property was swept away, but a competency remained for his declining years.
In all of his dealings, both large and small, he was upright and honorable, thus maintaining the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens. He leaves two sons, John and Ephraim Richardson of Oakdale, and a number of grandchildren residing at Oakland, Stockton, Crows Landing, Oakdale, and Cooperstown.
Contributed by Kim Torp from the Modesto Daily Evening News Saturday, Nov. 28, 1908
(The Oakdale Leader of the following week contained a correction which said that "in Thomas Richardson's obituary in last week's paper the date of Richardson's arrival in California should have been 1852 instead of 1862")
ANNA E. (BARTON) ROBERTS
,85, died in Pike county hospital in Louisiana, Mo., Sunday afternoon, Sept. 29, 1963 at one o'clock. She had been a hospital patient for two weeks following a stroke. Mrs. Roberts was born on a farm east of Pleasant Hill, Nov. 23, 1877 a daughter of William and Fannie Turnbeaugh Barton. She had spent her entire life in the Pleasant Hill community, except the past five years when she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Cleo Schlieper in Pittsfield. She was married to Ira Roberts, who preceded her in death. She was a member of the Christian Church in Pleasant Hill. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Cleo Schlieper of Pittsfield; a brother, Alva Barton of Pleasant Hill; one grandson, Dale Schlieper, one granddaughter, Mrs. W. A. Rodgers, and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Christian church in Pleasant Hill, Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 1963 at 2, with the Rev. Lee Maynard officiating. Interment was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.
CARL STANLEY ROBERTS
, 85, of Urbana passed away on Saturday, March 8, at Provena Covenant Medical Center.
He was born June 12, 1922, in Pittsfield, Ill., to Carl Eben and Margaret Elizabeth Branch-Roberts.
Mr. Roberts was married to Betty Lou Lippincott on August 20, 1948. She passed away in July 1971. He then remarried to Barbara Eheart on March 17, 1974, she also passed away in April 2004. He is survived by two sons, Donald E. (Brenda) Roberts of Rantoul, and Carl Dean (Linda) Roberts of Macomb; two daughters, Christine (David) Albers of Penfield and Peggy Zachesky of New Hampshire. He is also survived by a stepson, Thomas (Tara) Van Ostrand of Armstrong and two stepdaughters, Tammy (Rusty) Ernst of Mahomet and Becky Van Ostrand of Louisville, Ky. He has 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Carl served in the Army Infantry during World War II and later was a Master Sergeant in the Air Force. He was a member of the Rantoul VFW and Rantoul American Legion, also the U of I Athletic Association. He was a longtime bowler and avid reader. He enjoyed gardening and bird watching.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 11, at the Mount Hope Mausoleum, 611 E. Pennsylvania, C, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 2 p.m. The Rev. Steven Lombardo officiated.
CHESTER R. ROBERTS
, 95, of Barry, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 18, 1994) in the Barry Boarding Home. Mr. Roberts was born Nov. 29, 1898, in La Belle, Mo., a son of William Thomas and Anna Myers Roberts. He married Jessie Lane Jan. 2, 1924, in Mount Sterling. She survives. Survivors include three sons, Richard Roberts of Oldtown, Fla., Bruce Roberts of Quincy, and Verne Roberts of Jacksonville; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Barbara) Clary of Barry; four grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren.
Mr. Roberts also was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters and one grandchild. Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Barry Swimming Pool.
Contributed by Ella Tittsworth - transcribed by Rosemary Reeves
GAILA (HEDGES) ROBERTS
was born Feb. 4, 1917, in Pleasant Hill, IL and died June 24, 1985 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, IL. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, IL. She married first Wardell Guthrie in 1933 and he preceded her in death. She then married Bernard Roberts in 1956 and he died in 1972. Her parents were Bert and Jessie Caylor Hedges and she was a resident of Nebo, IL. She is survived by her mother: Jessie Hedges of the Owen Care Center, Pittsfield, daughter, Mrs. Ann Webb of East Alton; two brothers: Gordon Hedges of Milwaukee, Wisc. and Glenn Hedges of Barry; two sisters: Mrs. Geneva Maggart of Quincy and Mrs. Gwendalyn McKinnon of Pleasant Hill
Five grand and two great-grandchildren.; Preceded by a son: Phillip Guthrie.
GERALD ROBERTS
age 81, of Pittsfield, Ill. died Wednesday evening (November 15, 2006) at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill. He was born November 8, 1925 near Valley City, Ill. son of the late Luther and Eva Daniels Roberts. He married Helen Marie McCarter on October 25, 1947 in Pittsfield, Ill. and she preceded him in death on October 1, 1990. Surviving are seven daughters, Kristine Minor of Springfield, Ill., Sara Reel and husband Roger of Pittsfield, Ill., Theresa Reel of Quincy, Ill., Mary Tipton and husband Jim of Quincy, Ill., Barb Hill and husband Mark of Pittsfield, Ill., Nanette Manker and husband Derold of Springfield, Ill., and Pam Myers and husband Bill of Katy, Texas; one son, Danny Roberts and wife Teresa of Pittsfield, Ill.; fifteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; three sisters, Kate Smithers and husband Bill of Pittsfield, Ill., Gertrude Hobbs of Pittsfield, Ill., and Freida Cory of Barry, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; three grandchildren, Rick Minor, Steve Minor, and Jamie Roberts; a great-grandchild, Isabella Liesen; a twin brother, Harold Roberts; and a son-in-law, Pat Minor. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during W.W. II as well as Korea where he was a flagman on aircraft carriers including the USS Hermitage and USS Cincinnati and was a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. He was a past employee of Firestone Electric Wheel (now known as Titan Wheel) for several years. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday (November 19, 2006) at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Ill. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery where graveside military rites will be conducted by Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. Friends may call from noon Sunday until the time of services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152.
KENNETH P. ROBERTS
- b: 9 Sep 1909, Pleasant Hill, IL. d: 17 Jul 1982, Pittsfield, IL. (Illini Commty Hosp)
Bu: Crescent Heights Cemetery M: Mary A. Conboy on 16 Jan 1932 in New London, Mo. FA: Lewis Roberts; MO: Hattie Scranton; Resident of rural Pleasant Hill, IL.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Joyce Tinkey, Hazelwood, Mo.; and Mrs. Janet Nelson, Torrance, Calif; a brother: William, Pleasant Hill; three sisters: Mrs. Gladys Sheppard, Mrs. Maurine Stark and Mrs. Edith Crosby, all of Pleasant Hill; seven granddaughters; three great-grandchildren.; Preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
LUTHER ROBERTS
, 93, of Pittsfield, died at 10:05 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 29, 1994) in Mini Community Hospital.
Born March 10, 1901, in Valley City, he was a son of Evan Meredith and Estella Hobson Roberts. He married Eva Elizabeth Daniels Aug. 16, 1919. She died June 21, 1957.
Mr. Roberts was employed by the city of Pittsfield and became gas superintendent in 1953. He retired in 1968. He was a 50-year member of the UCT.
Survivors include one son, Gerald Roberts of Pittsfield; three daughters, Freida Marlin Cory of Barry, and Gertrude Hobbs and Mrs. Bill (Kate) Smithers, both of Pittsfield; two sisters, Ruby Metz and Lucille Doyle, both of Pittsfield; 18 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by a son, Harold Evan Roberts; five brothers, Raymond, Ben, George, John and Herschel Roberts; a grandson, Gary Lee Cory; and three great-grandsons.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the SkinnerAirsman-Hires Funeral Home in Griggsville by the Rev. David J. Hutton. Burial will be in Griggsville Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour before services Monday in the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Pittsfield Park Board.
Transcribed by Rosemary Reeves/Contributed by Ella Tittsworth
ALONZO LEE ROBINSON
, 84 (his age was 83 in another obituary I have seen), died at his home in Pleasant Hill at 3:30 Thursday morning. Mr. Robinson was born at Louisiana, Mo., April 16, 1876, oldest son of a family of four children born to Robert and Susan Fast Robinson. His father died when the son was 12 years old and he came to make his home with uncle Jake and aunt Martha Ator. He was married to Esther DeCamp at the home of her parents in Pleasant Hill on May 8, 1898. They observed their 61st wedding anniversary last year. Mr. Robinson had been engaged in farming his whole life. He was a member of the Christian Church of Pleasant Hill. Surviving are his widow; seven sons and six daughters: Max of Pittsfield, Leslie of Joliet, Truman of Woodstock, Orville of Ontario, Oregon, Russell, Clyde and Norman of Pleasant Hill; Mrs. Blanche Boothe of Lampasas, Texas, Mrs. Ruby Voshall and Mrs. Mamie Heavner of Pittsfield, Mrs. Hallie Tilly of Louisiana, Mo., and Mrs. Doris Pearson and Mrs. Bea Guthrie of Pleasant Hill; a sister, Mrs. F.M. (Belle) Smith of Woodland Park, Colo.; 13 grandchildren 21 great-grandchildren, and 18 great-great grandchildren. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held in the Christian Church in Pleasant Hill Sunday afternoon at 2, with the Rev. Elmer Carter officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery at Pleasant Hill.
FUNERAL NOTICE:
Funeral services for Alonzo L. Robinson, 83, will be held Sunday afternoon in the Christian church with burial in Crescent Heights cemetery. The Rev. Elmer Carter will officiate. Mr. Robinson died early Thursday morning in his home.
He was a native of Louisiana,MO, but had resided in the Pleasant Hill vicinity for 75 years, and was engaged in farming for many years. He was a member of the Christian church.
Mr. Robinson was married May 8, 1898 to Esther DeCamp, who survives, with seven sons and six daughters. The sons are Clyde, Norman and Russell of Pleasant Hill vicinity, Leslie of Joliet, Francis of Woodstock, Max of Pittsfield, and Orville in Oregon state. The daughters are Mrs. Doris Pearson and Mrs. Bee Guthrie odf Pleasant Hill, Mrs. Mamie Heavener and Mrs. Ruby Voshall of Pittsfield, Mrs. Hally Pilley of Louisiana, MO, and Mrs. Blanche Boothe in Texas.
Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Belle Smith in Colorado. 21 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Contributed by Derrell Robinson
CLYDE D. ROBINSON
, 88, a life-long resident of Pleasant Hill, died at 4:35 pm Tuesday, March 28, 2000, in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Born Nov. 18, 1911, in Pleasant Hill, he was the son of Alonzo L. and Esther L. DeCamp Robinson. He married Ethel Rose Ralph Robinson Feb. 8, 1934, in Louisiana, Mo. She died Feb. 9, 1995. Mr. Robinson retired from Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company in Pleasant Hill after 26 years of employment. He was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and a member of Pleasant Hill Christian Church. He was a member of the Oil, Chemical, & Atomic Workers International Union and was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Survivors include one son, Lonnie (wife, Mary) Robinson of Pleasant Hill; one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Jean Ann) Crader of Pleasant Hill, 3 sisters, Blanche Boothe of Mansfield, Texas, Doris Pearson of Jacksonville and Bee Guthrie of Pleasant Hill; 14 grandchildren, Mark Crader of St. Peters, Mo., Mike Crader of Wildwood, Mo., Rebecca Hill of Pleasant Hill, Ray Crader of Maplewood, Mo., Lea Ann Clendenny of Pleasant Hill, Kathy Robinson of Hokes Bluff, Ala., Craig Robinson of Pleasant Hill, Eric Robinson of Columbia, Mo., Sonny Burdick of Pleasant Hill, Ed Burdick of Durand, Sam Burdick of Galesburg, Bob Burdick of Bourbonnais and Shawn and Bill Burdick both of Pleasant Hill; 14 great grand children, Tori & Lucas Hill, Brian, David & Samuel Crader, Amanda, Randy, Cody & Colton Clendenny, Delaynie Robinson, Zach, Elijah, Isaiah, and Mac Burdick. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and infant son, Dean Clyde Robinson, 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral services were Friday at 2 pm at Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill by Eldon Cook. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Memorials are suggested to Pleasant Hill Christian Church or the donors choice.
DEAN CLYDE ROBINSON
son of Clyde and Ethel Robinson, was born in Pleasant Hill, March 8, 1935. He departed to the Great Beyond January 1st, 1936 at the age of 9 months and 23 days. Only a brief stay but oh, how sweet. His going, leaves a vacancy which can never be filled. He leaves his father, mother, his grandparents and many other relatives and friends.
ERSA MARIE (NEESE) ROBINSON
, 79, Pleasant Hill, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 13, 1986) at the Meline Manor Nursing Home in Jacksonville following an extended illness.
She was born April 17, 1907, at Willis, Texas, to Harold Melvin and Alice Alma White Neese.
She was married Aug. 9, 1925, in Pleasant Hill to Russell L. Robinson and he preceded her in dath Aug. 29, 1978.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons, Wayne of Dumas, Texas, and Ralph of Pleasant Hill; one daughter, Mrs. Sandra Smith of Milton; 11 granchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, two grandchildren and one infant daughter.
Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, conducted by the Rev. Fred Hurd. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.
Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.
Contributed by Derrell Robinson
M: Russell L. Robinson on 9 Aug 1925 in Pleasant Hill, IL.; FA: Harold Melvin Neese; MO:
Alice Alma White; Husband preceded in death 29 Aug 1978.; Resident of Pleasant Hill, IL.;
Survived by two sons: Wayne Robinson of Dumas, Tex. and Ralph Robinson of Pleasant Hill;
a daughter: Sandra Smith of Milton; 11 grand and 14 great-grand children.;
Preceded by an infant daughter, two grandchildren and two brothers.
ESTHER LOUVENIA (DeCAMP) ROBINSON
, 82, of Pleasant Hill, died in Illinois community hospital in Pittsfield, Friday night, May 5. She had been a patient since suffering a heart attack two months ago.
Mrs. Robinson was born at Pleasant Hill, August 11, 1879, a daughter of William and Lucinda Carver DeCamp. Mrs. Robinson was a member of one of the pioneer families of Pleasant Hill township. Her grandfather, Ephithalet DeCamp was a merchant in the Bayville settlement, one and one-half miles southeast of Pleasant Hill when Bayville was the trading center of the community, before days of railroads and truck lines.
She was a member of the Christian church.
She was amrried to Alonzo Robinson in May 18, 1898 at Pittsfield. She had lived her whole life in Pleasant Hill community.
Mrs. Robinson is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Blanche Booth of Lampasax, Tex., Mrs. Hallie Tilly of Louisiana, MO., Mrs. Doris Pearson and Mrs. Bee Guthrie, both of Pleasant Hill, and Mrs. Ruby Voshall and Mrs. Mamie Heavener, both of Pittsfield; six sons, Orville of Ontario, Ore., Leslie of Joliet, Max of Pittsfield, and Clyde, Norman and Russell, all of Pleasant Hill; one sister Mrs. Tata Thomas of Hannibal, MO., and 21 grandchildren.
A son, Truman, preceded her in death in 1961.
Funeral services were held in the Christian church Monday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. Robert Gulledge officiating, assisted by Rev. Elmer Carter.
Burial was in Crescent Heights cemetery.
Contributed by Derrell Robinson
ETHEL ROSE (RALPH) ROBINSON
, 80, of Pleasant Hill, died at 2:30 pm Thursday, Feb. 9, 1995, in her home. Born Feb. 25, 1914, in Pleasant Hill, she was a daughter of George Lewis and Cuba Rose Harlow Ralph. She married Clyde D. Robinson on February 8, 1934 in Louisiana, MO, and he survives. She was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School, a member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church and a member of the Sunshine Club. She was a former employee of the Kiefer Grocery Store in Pleasant Hill and of the Pleasant Hill Garment Factory and the Louisiana, Mo Garment Factory. She was well known for her Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls that she assembled and shipped all over the USA and many foreign countries. Survivors include one son, Lonnie Robinson of Pleasant Hill; one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Jean Ann) Crader of Hamburg; three sisters, Pearl Daniels of Pittsfield, Velma Moyers of Pleasant Hill and Mildred Ator of Orion; 14 grandchildren , Mark Crader of St. Peters, Mo., Mike Crader of Grover, Mo., Rebecca Hill of Pleasant Hill, Ray Crader of Maplewood, Mo., Lea Ann Clendenny of Pleasant Hill, Ill., Kathy Robinson of Hokes Bluff, AL, Craig Robinson of Pleasant Hill, Eric Robinson of Quincy, Sonny Burdick of Merrillville, Ind., Ed Burdick of Pecatonica, Sam Burdick of Monmouth, Shawn and Bill Burdick, all of Pleasant Hill; and eight great grandchildren, Tori and Lucas Hill, Brian and David Crader, Amanda, Randy, and Cody Clendenny, and Zach Burdick. She was preceded in death by one son, Dean Clyde Robinson; one sister, Nellie Fish; and one brother, George Ralph. The funeral was conducted Sunday, February 12, 1995 in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home with the Rev. John Bush officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Memorials can be made to Pleasant Hill Christian Church, Pleasant Hill Fire Department, Pleasant Hill Ambulance Department or charity or organization of the donor's choice.
GROVER FELS ROBINSON
, 82, of Florence died Sunday afternoon, Feb. 26, 1995, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield.
He was born March 4, 1912, in Florence, the son of John and Sarah Davis
Robinson. He married Leta Catherine Stice on Feb. 10 1934, in Pittsfield. She
preceded him in death in July 1994.
He is survived by three daughters, Martha Jean Gobel of Florence, Mrs.
Richard (Beverly) Kinder of Joliet and Mrs. Dale (Patricia) Sturgeon of
Waterloo, Iowa; a son, Jimmie C. Robinson of Jacksonville; 13 grandchildren; and
12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Juanita Wade and Fern Fletcher,
and two brothers, Henry and George Robinson.
Mr. Robinson was a commercial fisherman and trapper; he was a member of the
Illinois Trapper Association. He served on teh town board of Florence for many
years.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Coonrod Funeral Home in
Winchester with burial in Blue River Cemetery in Detroit.
Memorials may be made to the Blue River Cemetery.
Funeral Notice The Winchester Times, Thursday, March 9, 1995, page 11.
Funeral services for Grover "Honky" Robinson were held 11 a.m. Wednesday at
the Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester with the Rev. Jeffrey Noah officiating.
Organist Retha Anders and soloist Karen Noah performed "Precious Memories" and
"How Great Thou Art".
Pallbearers were George and Kevin Stice, Robert Paul Gobel, Cortney
Marshall, J. Dee Robinson and Gary Palmer.
Burial was in Blue River Cemetery in Detroit.
Source: Merlin and Carolyn Stice Kitchen - Rootsweb World Connect
JAMES A. ROBINSON
, 49, of Gurnee, died Sunday, April 22, 1973 at 11:25 p.m. in Illini community Hospital in Pittsfield.
Mr. Robinson was born in Pike county, Dec. 22, 1923, a son of Guy and Cora Elliott Robinson. He married Hallie Conner of Pleasant Hill.
He held the position of maintenance engineer for the Illinois Toll Commission for several years. He was a veteran of world war II, serving in the navy. He was a member of the Assembly of God church.
Surviving are the widow; four sons, Stanley J. of Colorado Springs, Colo., Thomas A. of Waukegan, and W.L and Michael R. at home; his mother, Mrs. Cora Robinson of Pittsfield; a sister, Mrs. Kathleen Orrill of Pittsfield, and three brothers, William of Bowling Green, Mo., Sidney of Dearborn, Mich. and Stanley of Norwood, Calif.
Services were held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in Sutter home in Pittsfield with the Rev. Darwin Heuser officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights cemetery at Pleasant Hill.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas
JAMES E. ROBINSON
, 89, of Griggsville, died Saturday Sept. 19, 2009,. at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Born Jan.18,1920 on "Irish Ridge"(Darmondy Ridge) near Detroit in Pike County, he was a son of William Paul and Anna Esther Darmondy Robinson, He was one of 11 children. He married Helen Marie Chaplin June 14,1944, in Winchester, and she preceded him Jan. 25, 2008.
Jack was a grain and livestock farmer most of his life, farming in his early years for Walter Wilkins in Scott County, later moving and farming near Barry, then west of Pittsfield on the Grigsby farm, then near Detroit,. He picked apples for Ackles Orchards and could harvest more than 110 bushels a day. He enjoyed cutting and splitting wood for himself and selling and delivering to those who needed it. He enjoyed deer hunting and mushrooming.
Jack was raised a Catholic.
Survivors are his four children, two sons, Tom (wife Debbie) Robinson of Pittsfield and Gary Robinson of Griggsville; two daughters, Wanda Kay Robinson of Griggsville and Mrs. Jeanne(Jim) French of Munster,Ind.; one brother, Joe(wife Pat) Robinson of Barry; seven grandchildren; and11 great-grandchilden.
He was preceded by four brothers, William, Richard, Paul and Harvey Robinson and five sisters, Julia Herron,Sally McManus, Kate Crawford, Mary Stinebaker and Rosie Stice.
Funeral services will be today, Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Bro. Jerry Edison officiating. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery south of Griggsville. Visitation was held at Niebur's from 4 till 7 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials are to Bethel Cemetery or the Detroit Town Hall.
A lunch after services will be at the Detroit Town Hall
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press
LULA MAE (WILLIAMS) ROBINSON
, 82, died Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 2:55 P.M. at her residence in Pittsfield, IL. Lula was born on October 10, 1922 in Rockport, IL to George and Dolly Shade Kindle. She married Clifford Williams on March 5, 1940 and he preceded in 1962. She then married Harvey Robinson on July 14, 1973 and he preceded. She worked at the Brown Shoe Company in Pittsfield doing piece work and sewing. Lula enjoyed cooking, baking pies and cakes, gardening and canning vegetables and sewing.
Survivors: two sons, Melvin (Barbara) Williams, Pittsfield, IL. and Lee (Buelah) Williams, Waupaca, WI., and three sisters Mary Hathaway, New Canton, IL, Virginia Mays, Barry, IL. and Mable Walker, New Canton, IL., seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Preceded by her husbands Clifford Williams and Harvey Robinson, a son Herschel Williams in 2003, a brother Ray Kindle and a sister Gladys.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL with Rev. Linda Peyla officiating. Burial is at the Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport, IL. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 14 4 till 8 p.m. with family meeting friends 6 till 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL.
MICHAEL L. ROBINSON
, of Pittsfield died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008, at his daughter's residence in Taylorville.
He was born Sept. 8, 1946 in Anna to William T. and Ruth Purkaple Robinson.
Mr. Robinson was a Marine veteran of the Viet Nam War, a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the V.F.W. of Anna. He had been a self-employed Air Conditioning Contractor.
Surviving are his daughters, Julie Mellon and husband John and Shelly Helton and husband Eric, all of Taylorville; two sons, Steven Robinson and wife Cheryl of Sneads, Fla. and Jacob Robinson of Doniphan, Mo.; a brother, Tom Robinson and wife Kathy of Jonesboro; and a step-brother, Chris Hamilton and wife Rose Ann Hamilton of Barry; 15 grandchildren, Jillian Robinson, Kristen Robinson, Wade Robinson, Jared Robinson, Alisha Brown, Kyle Mellon, Jade Mellon, Tierra Mellon, Drake Helton, Erica Helton, Kade Helton, Theresa Helton, Trace Helton, Macy Robinson and Cooper Robinson. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Contributed by Billie Browning
NORMAN E. ROBINSON
, 60, of Pleasant Hill, an employee of Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co., died following an apparent heart attack at 7:35 pm Monday (Nov. 6, 1978) in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Mr. Robinson was born near Pleasant Hill, Feb. 27, 1918, a son of Alonzo and Esther DeCamp Robinson. He married Tina Lord June 28, 1939, in Bowling Green, Mo. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a deacon in the Christian Church and was a member of the International Union of Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers. Surviving are his wife; a son, Jerry of Quincy; two daughters, Mrs. Nancy Brummell of Elsberry, Mo., and Mrs. Norma Richter of Eldred; three brothers, Orville of Gresham, Ore., Max of Webster, Fla., and Clyde of Pleasant Hill; five sisters, Mrs. Hallie Tilly of Louisiana, Mo., Mrs. Blanche Booth of Lampasas, Texas, Mrs. Mamie Heavner of Pittsfield, Mrs. Doris Pearson of Jacksonville and Mrs. Bee Guthrie of Pleasant Hill; and five grandchildren. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Services were held at 11 am Thursday in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Tom Anders. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery.
RUSSELL L. ROBINSON
, 74, of Pleasant Hill died at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday (Aug. 29, 1978) in Illinois Community Hospital in Pittsfield following a long illness.
Mr. Robinson was born in Pleasant HIll on Feb. 12, 1904, a son of Alonzo and Esther DeCamp Robinson. He was married to Ersa Marie Neese, Aug. 9, 1925, in Pleasant Hill. He as a retired employee of Stark Bros. Nursery and a member of the Pleasant HIll Christian Church.
Surviving are his wife; two sons, Wayne of Dumas, Texas, and Ralph of Pleasant Hill; a daughter, Mrs. Sandra Smith of Milton; four brothers, Orville of Gresham, Ore.; Max of Webster, Fla., and Clyde and Norman of Pleasant Hill; five sisters, Mrs. Hallie Tilly of Louisiana,MO., Mrs. Blanche Booth of Lampasas, Texas, Mrs. Minnie Heavner of Pittsfield, Mrs. Doris Pearson of Jacksonville and Mrs. Bea Guthrie of Pleasant Hill; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, two brothers, a sister, and two grandchildren.
Services were held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home, with Brother Tom Anders conducting. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.
Cotnributed by Derrell Robinson
married Ersa Marie Neese on 9 Aug 1925 in Pleasant Hill, IL.; FA: Alonzo Robinson; MO: Esther DeCamp; Resident of Pleasant Hill, IL.; Survived by his wife; two sons: Wayne of Dumas, Tex. and Ralph of Pleasant Hill; a daughter: Mrs. Sandra Smith of Milton; four brothers: Orville of Gresham, Ore., Max of Webster, Fla. and Clyde and Norman, both of Pleasant Hill; five sisters: Mrs. Hallie Tilly of Louisiana, Mo., Mrs. Blanche Booth of Lampasas, Tex., Mrs. Mamie Heavner of Pittsfield, Mrs. Doris Pearson of Jacksonville and Mrs. Bea Guthrie of Pleasant Hill; 11 grand and four great grandchildren.; Preceded by a daughter, two brothers, a sister and two grandchildren.
TINA EMMA (LORD) ROBINSON
88, of Pleasant Hill, died Sept. 5, 2009, in Beth Haven Nursing Center in Hannibal, Mo.
She was born in the Martinsburg community Tuesday, March 22, 1921, to Curtis and Fannie (Grove) Lord. Tina was the youngest of seven children. She attended first grade in Griggsville, seven years at Cold Run Country School and was a proud graduate of Pleasant Hill High School, having lived at a rental room and putting herself through high school. On June 28, 1939, in Bowling Green, Mo. Tina was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Norman E. Robinson. They had their first date at a Sunday school party and shared 39 years of a wonderful marriage until Norman's death Nov. 6, 1978.
To this union, two daughters and a son were born. Tina was a member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church since Nov. 10, 1940, and attended regularly for more than 66 years, living a good Christian life. She loved little children and little children loved her. In her earlier years she loved music and liked to sing harmony and often sang duets. Tina loved her children, her church, working in her home and garden, cherished time spent with family and friends going on trips and shopping. She was a very loving, thoughtful wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who left us many precious memories.
She is survived by her two daughters, Norma Richter and husband, Jerry, of Eldred and Nancy Brummell and husband, Joe, of Hannibal; her son, Jerry Robinson and wife, Lottie, of Quincy; seven grandchildren, Reginald Brummell of St. Louis, Dena Brown of St. Charles, Mo., Tammy LaBarbera of St. Charles, Roger Brummell of Hannibal, Tena Steinacher of Carterville, Rebecca Thomas of Quincy, and Katy Crouch of Quincy. Also surviving are 13 great-grandchildren; many loving nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Bee Guthrie of Pleasant Hill and Doris Pearson of Jacksonville; close cousins, C.L. (Sonny) and Mary Harshman of Rockport. She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Margaret Browning, Ruby Mueller, Julia Pollard and Lola Price; and two brothers, Oliver and William Lord.
Tina was blessed with many, many caring friends and was always cheerful, appreciative and had a sense of humor until she was called home. Although she is gone from among us, she is just away to a more wonderful home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 9 in the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. Burial will be in the Crescent Heights Cemetery
Contributed by Billie Browning from Pike Press
BEATRICE (AYERS) RODHOUSE
- b: 30 Aug 1908, Baylis, II.; d: 22 May 1986, Louisiana, Mo. (Pike Co Mem Hosp); Bu: Wells Cemetery, near Pleasant Hill, II.; M: Louis P. Rodhouse on 5 Oct 1932 in Pleasant Hill, II.; FA: Harry A. Ayers; MO: Ida Moran; Husband preceded in death 7 Oct 1979.; Resident of rural Pleasant Hill, II.; Survived by four sons: Fred of rural Pleasant Hill, Bruce of Clarksville, Mo. and Donald "Joe" of Orlando, Fla. and Jerry of rural Pleasant Hill; one daughter: Bonnie L. Sitton of Pleasant Hill; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.; Preceded by a sister; two grandsons and one great-grandchild.
BERNADINE RODHOUSE
, 84, of Pleasant Hill, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, at her home.
She was born Sept 13, 1924, in Martinsburg, the daughter of Howard and Maude McKee Mullenix. She married
Eugene H. Rodhouse Dec. 14, 1940 in Bowling Green, Mo. and he died June 13, 2006.
Bernadine was a homemaker, an accomplished seamstress and an avid reader. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill
Church of Christ.
Her survivors include two daughters, Carole Phillips of Pleasant Hill and Connie (husband Steve)
Hayes of Chester; three grandchildren, Leslie Barber of Troy, Mo., Amy Baldridge of Bowling Green, Mo. and
Stefanie Hayes of St. Charles, Mo.; also four great-grandchildren, Justin Perez, Jared Baldridge, Maleah Sutton
and Ellie Barber. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother, Ralph Mullenix; and by a
granddaughter, Carrie Phillips.
Cremation rites ware accorded. A memorial service was held Monday, March 16 at 3 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home
in Pleasant Hill conducted by Rev. Wilson Ramsey. The family met with friends from 1 -3 p.m. Monday at the
funeral home.
Burial will take place at a later date in the Wells Cemetery near Pleasant Hill.
Contributed by Billie Browning
DONALD LOUIS RODHOUSE
, 71, died Dec. 22, 2009, after a year- long battle with Leukemia.
Joe is survived by his wife Karen of Orlando, Fla.; daughters, Dee Ann (Harold) Sutphin of Saint Cloud, Fla. and Tina Kaye (David) Peters of Orlando; brothers, Fred and Jerry of Pleasant Hill, Bruce of Clarksville, Mo.; and sister, Bonnie Sitton of Palm Bay, Fla.; as well as his three beautiful grandchildren, Marsha, Kevin and Amy Peters of Orlando. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Beatrice Rodhouse of Pleasant Hill.
Born Sept. 2, 1938, Joe grew up on a farm in Pleasant Hill. In 1960, Joe married Karen and they moved to Quincy, and had two daughters. After working a few years through the cold winter months as a siding applicator, Joe moved his family to sunny Orlando in 1965. Joe has work over 43 years in Central Florida in the home improvement industry and owned his own business, Rodhouse Aluminum, until his retirement in 2008. Joe's interests early on included fishing, gardening, and classic cars. For over the last 20 years, you could always find Joe at Old Town in Kissimmee Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, where he was a dedicated cruise director tending to cruise events and taking on the role of Santa Claus every Christmas.
The Rodhouse Family would like to extend their love and thanks to the many family and friends who visited and comforted him this last year. To celebrate his life, a memorial for Joe was held 12/30/09 at Old Town in Kissimmee for Joe's family and friends. A special Old Town Memorial Cruise in his honor occurred later in the evening. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to SPCA of Central FL or a blood donation to the "Gift of Life" program at Florida's Blood Centers.
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LEE RODHOUSE
- 79, of Pleasant Hill, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at his home. He was born March 31, 1927 in Pike County to Carlos and Lillie Foster Rodhouse. He married Wilma E. Webb of Pleasant Hill, Sept. 16, 1947 in Pittsfield and she survives. He was a longtime employee of Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company in Pleasant Hill, retiring in 1984. He was attending Pittsfield Assembly of God and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of Pleasant Hill American Legion Post 1048. He was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and gardening. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family and many friends. He is survived by his wife, two children, Joyce (husband Patrick) Keller of Pleasant Hill and Rick (wife Shaun) Rodhouse of Pleasant Hill; 10 grandchildren, Jeff Moore, Jenny (Mike) Peebles, Jay Moore, Brittney Keller, Matt Rodhouse, Heather (Eddie) Rodhouse Smith, Summer Rodhouse Heatherly, Jessica Heatherly, Adam Zabel, and Karen Alspaw; 19 great grandchildren; one brother, Gene Rodhouse of Pleasant Hill; and two sisters, June Hill of Louisiana, Mo. and Gloria Norton of Clarksville, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 11, at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill with Pastor Quentin Beard and Bro. Don Hannel officiating. Visitation was held Wednesday, May 10, from 5-8 pm at Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. Pallbearers were Jay Moore, Matt Rodhouse, Mike Peebles, Ed Smith, Nathan Heatherly, Justin Heatherly and Adam Zabel. Honorary pallbearer was Jeff Moore. Memorials may be made to the Fairfield Library of Pleasant Hill, Blessing Hospice of Pike County and Crescent Heights Cemetery Association. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill was in charge of arrangements.
LILLIAN VICTORIA (FOSTER) RODHOUSE
- Funeral services for Mrs. Carlos Rodhouse of Pleasant Hill who died last Tuesday, were held Friday at the Methodist church in Pleasant Hill in charge of Rev. Rodney Miller. Burial was in Wells Cemetery . Lillie Victoria Rodhouse, daughter of Charles and Loucinda Foster was born near Hamburg in Calhoun county April 6, 1894 and departed this life at the Illini Hospital December 23 at 1:10 pm at the age of 64 years, 8 months and 17 days. She received her education at Indian Creek school near her home. On March 4, 1913 she was married to Carlos Rodhouse of Pleasant Hill and went to housekeeping in the Black Oak neighborhood in which they lived until about 15 years ago when they sold their farm and moved to Pleasant Hill . Mr and Mrs. Rodhouse became the parents of eight children, Paul of Merced, Calif, Elsie, Mrs. Russell Capps of Pittsfield, Eugene, Frank and Lee all of Pleasant Hill, June, Mrs. James DeCamp, also of Pleasant Hill, Gloria, Mrs. Orin Low of Louisiana, Mo. and one daughter Helen preceded her in death on May 4, 1945. Besides the husband and children she leaves to mourn her passing, 17 grandchildren, six sisters and three brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Rodhouse became a member of the Church of God early in her adult life and remained true to her faith. She loved her home and was a devoted and loving wife and mother and will be sadly missed by those who knew her.
LOUIS RODHOUSE
, b: 27 Nov 1897, near Pleasant Hill , II.; d: 7 Oct 1979, Quincy, II. (St. Mary's Hosp); Bu: Wells Cemetery, near Pleasant Hill, II.; M: Beatrice Ayers on 5 Oct 1932 in Pleasant Hill, II.; FA: Thomas W. Rodhouse; MO: Louise Prist1y; Resident of rural pleasant Hill, II.; Survived by his wife; four sons: Fred and Jerry, both of Pleasant Hill, Bruce of Clarksville, Mo. and Donald of Orlando, Fla.; and a daughter: Mrs. Bonnie Sitton of Pleasant Hill; 12 grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Helen Walker of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Elizabeth Stark of Edina, Mo.; and a stepbrother: Fred Shelton of Pittsfield.
MARY HARRIET (LASBURY) RODWAY
, was born in London, England, October 4, 1860, and, died at her home in Griggsville, August 30, 1935. At the age of six she came with her parents to Illinois and the remaining years of her life were spent in or near Griggsville. On October 31, 1882, she was married to Mr. W. K. Rodway who preceded her in death on April 8, 1895. To them were born four daughters, Mary Louise Richards who is also deceased; Elizabeth Baxendale of Detroit, Michigan; Edith Doane, of Griggsville; and Margaret Doane of Perry. Besides the three daughters, there are also one brother, Mr. M. M. Lasbury, a, sister, Mrs. Emma McConnell, and ten grand children, who survive to mourn her passing. Mrs. Rodway was long an active member of the Congregational church, of the Ladies' Benevolent Society, and of the Cree Missionary Society. She was also one of the early members of the Order of the Eastern Star. a past worthy matron of that organization, a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, a past president of the Abbie A. Hatch Chautauqua Circle, and at one time was elected president of the Pike County Federation of Women's Clubs. Her faithful performance of the duties of the various offices she held in these organizations is evidence of her active interest in all that might advance the welfare of the community, and in her death friends, neighbors and acquaintances will feel a personal loss. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Skinner Funeral Home, the Rev. J. K. Putt of St. James Church officiating. Interment was in Griggsville cemetery.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)
W.K. RODWAY
- On Wednesday, April 10, 1895 (Died 8 April 1895) we were called upon to lay the mortal remains of our most highly esteemed friend, W. K. Rodway, in their final resting place. The brief services at his late home were conducted by the pastor of the Congregational church, Rev. N. L. Burton, assisted by some of his friends who sang appropriate selections. The scripture read was the 14th chapter of the Gospel by St. John, chosen for the occasion by Mr. Rodway himself after he was told by his physician that he could not recover. He said that chapter comforted him and he called the attention of his loved ones to it in hope that they would find comfort there in their coming bereavement. One looking upon the peaceful face in the casket and remembering the expressions of pain which so often were seen upon his face during the last days of the fearful malady which terminated his mortal life, could hardly refrain from thoughts like that expressed in the 3d verse of this chapter, "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself, that where I am there ye may be also." In the weary hours of his last sickness, the lessons taught him in childhood in his Christian home came clearly to his memory, and his acceptance of the salvation of the Gospel was clear and unquestioning. In my last conversation with him he told me that he had hoped to be permitted to enter the covenant of the church of Christ before be was called away, but that it did not seem to be God's will that he should. But said he, "I have the promise of Christ, and that is enough." His final moments were so peaceful that to those who watched beside him he seemed literally to fulfill the favorite expression of the early Christians and fall asleep. After a brief service at the house the Modern Woodmen and the members of the Masonic order, each of which he was a member, conducted his remains to the cemetery, whither he was followed by a large concourse of his grief stricken friends, and with the appropriate and impressive rituals of their orders laid him to his final rest. I esteem it a privilege to supplement the eminently just statement of last week with these words of appreciation, with the hope that they may tend to comfort , those most sorely bereaved by his early death. N. L. BURTON
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EDNA (CARLISLE) ROOSA
- Rockport, Ill., April 2- Mrs. Edna Carlisle Roosa died at her home in Atlas on Sunday after an illness of about six months duration, due to cancer.
The deceased was 73 years, 4 months and 2 days old and had lived for many years in the home where she spent her last days. Five children survive, namely: Mrs. C. R. Shaw of Louisiana, Mrs. Emmet Murphy and Ernest of Pittsfield, Louis of Lansing, Mich., and Cornelius of Atlas. All except Louis were constantly at her bedside during her illness and with the help of kind friends and neighbors aided the trained nurse in alleviating the sufferings of her who was ever patient, thankful and thoughtful of those around her. The children have indeed lost a devoted mother while the little village of Atlas has lost one who was beloved by all and will be greatly missed.
The funeral services took place at the residence this afternoon, Rev. Reno of Rockport officiating. Many and beautiful were the floral offerings placed on the casket. The remains were laid in the Adams Cemetery.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson - Quincy, IL Library Historical newspaper Archives
Date of death was April 1, 1906
MILLER ROOSA
well known resident of Atlas, was found dead by his wife, about 7:30 last Wednesday morning. He had gotten up about an hour earlier and had started out to do his chores, but collapsed in the hallway of the house where his wife discovered his body about an hour later. Funeral services were held Dec. 8 (1963?) at 2 pm, at the Plattner Chapel, conducted by Rev. Joe Maynard. Burial was in Miller Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers: William and Charles Dustin, Strother Grigsby, Homer Adams, John Robertson and Henry Yokem. Mr. Roosa was a son of Ernest and Julia Etta Miller Roosa, and was born Jan. 17, 1887. His wife is the former Ruth Godwin. Mrs. Roosa's sister came from Phoenix , Ariz to attend the funeral and she accompanied her home for a visit.
CHARLES ROSS
, 67 of Barry, formerly of Springfield, died Sept. 3, 2009, at his residence in Barry.
He was born in Springfield, May 2, 1942 to Harold Henry and Marjorie Spengler Ross. He married Janet Woodrum Nov. 23, 1963 in Springfield. They lived in the Rochester/Springfield area until moving to Barry in 2008.
Joe was a truck driver for 32 years, a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local #916, and a member of the Eternal Order of the Eagles Club in Springfield. He also served for 25 years on the Rochester Volunteer Fire Department and as an EMTI for the Rochester Emergency Rescue Squad for 15 years. Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting and most of all being Papa Joe to his two grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Janet, of Barry; his mother, Marjorie, of Springfield; his son, Derek (wife Jennifer), of Barry; one granddaughter, Jensen; and one grandson, Dylan, both at home. Also surviving are his brother James of San Juan, Ariz.; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Harold, and one infant daughter, Christine Ross.
A memorial service was held Sept. 13, at 12:30 p.m. at the Eagles Club in Springfield (2700 East Ash) with Rev. Sandy Woodard officiating. Family mte with friends from noon until service time and also invite friends to a luncheon following the services. It was Joe's wish that his remains be donated to medical research which follows his dedication to helping others through his entire life. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials be made to the Pike County IL Hospice or the Charles J. Ross Scholarship Fund in care of J.D. Ross and Associates, Inc at 711 Mortimer Street Barry, IL 62312
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MILDRED LEE (MARTIN) ROOT
, 81, of Bowling Green, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Country View Nursing Home in Bowling Green. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2004 at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. The Rev. Paul Young will officiate. Burial will be at Nebo Cemetery in Nebo, Ill. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 15,2004 at the funeral home. Mrs. Root was born July 1, 1922, in Calhoun County, Ill., to Henry E. and Effie May Toll Martin. Survivors include two sons, Junior Clark of Louisiana and Larry Clark of Mission, Texas; two sisters, Henrietta Erickson of Wood River, Ill., and Ann Perkington of Springfield, Ill.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Irvin Martin and Sly Martin; and six sisters, Bertha Harpole, Lulie Blackston, Lucille Gant, Minnie Liggett, Dorothy Davis and Mary Carlton. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church of Bowling Green, in care of the funeral home.
AUGUST A. ROSS
was born in Germany on October 6, 1852, and departed this life at Valley City, Illinois, September 4, 1939, at the age of 85 years, 10 months and 28 days.
Early in life he came to America and settled at Warsaw, Illinois. Later, he came to Griggsville, where he conducted a harness shop for many years.
He was united in marriage with Miss Christina Schlenk, who preceded him in death nine years ago. To this union four children were born, all of whom survive: Mrs. Ursula Brooks of Valley City, Mrs. 'Helen Plummer of Pleasant Hill, Harold Ross of Glendale, Calif.; and George Ross of Siloam, Ill.
He also leaves one brother, Rev. Adam Ross, a Methodist minister, in Topeka, Kan.; five grandchildren: Ross Brooks of Perry; Lyle, Ralph and Cedric Ross, of Siloam; and Ursula Hammitt of Pittsfield; ,and one great-granddaughter, Erline Hammitt.
Mr. Ross was a faithful member of the Methodist church, and always attended services until his deafness prevented.
Funeral services were held at the Skinner funeral home in Griggsville Thursday afternoon, September 7, the Rev. Geo. Fidler, pastor of the Perry Methodist church, officiating. A trio composed of Mrs. Arthur Lightle, and Messrs. Albert Cawthon and E. W. Seehorn, sang two hymns, one of them, "Shall We Gather at the River," at the family's request. This song was affiliated with every religious experience of Mr. ,Ross' life.
As he changed his home, he transferred his membership four times, and without pre-vious arrangement this song was sung each time.
Interment was in Griggsville cemetery.
Transcribed and submitted by Delaine Donaldson
JAMES ROSS
- Pittsfield, Ill., March 22.--Last night at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. C. P. SHAW, in this city, Mr. James ROSS departed this life. The deceased was one of the oldest residents of Pike County, having been born in Ireland in 1790. He had been a citizen of this county since 1821. For many years he had been a helpless invalid.
St. Louis Globe-Democrat 23 March 1887
JAMES ALMY ROWLEY
- d: 20 Mar 1982, Nebo, IL.; Bu: Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, IL.; M: Leona Hankins on 3 Jul 1972 in Winchester, IL.; FA: Clarence Rowley; MO: Agnes Hemphill; Army WW11 Vet.; Was 73 years of age at time of death.; Surviving is his wife; one daughter: Mrs. Wayne (Dorothy) Shaw of Hamilton, Mont.; five grand, five great-grandchildren and eight step grandchildren; three stepsons: Larry White of Jacksonville; Donald White of Griggsville and Richard White of Quincy; two stepdaughters: Mrs. Dennis (Shirley) Page of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Sharon Syrcle of Quincy; one brother: Lee Rowley and one sister: Mrs. David (Martha) Scranton, both of Nebo.; Preceded in death by two sons, two sisters and one granddaughter.
LEONA M. (HANKINS) WHITE ROWLEY
- b: 12 May 1923, Detroit, II.; d: 6 Jan 1996, Pittsfield, II.; Bu: Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, II.; M: 1) E. White in 1942 2) A1my Rowley on 3 Ju1 1970; FA: Gilbert Hankins; MO: Bertha Mae Knox; 1st husband died in 1968; 2nd on 20 Mar 1982.; Resident of Pittsfield, II.; Survived by two daughters: Shirley Page of Bowling Green, Mo. and Sharon Buskirk of Griggsville; three sons: Donald White of Griggsville, Larry White of Pleasant Hill and Dickie White of Griggsville; nine grand and 15 great-grandchildren; and six brothers: Charles Hankins of New Orleans, Cecil Hanks of Pittsfield, Donald Knox of Decatur, Luther Knox of Vancouver, Wash. and Leslie and Leonard Hankins, addresses unknown.; Preceded by a sister: Ada Main; and one grandson.
CHARLES R. RHOADES