MODESTO, CA–HAROLD ERNEST HINKLE, SR., 68, of Modesto died Tuesday (June 13, 1995) at Doctors Medical Center.
Mr. Hinkle was a native of Reynoldsville, Ill, (born Feb 4, 1927). He had lived in Modesto since 1963. He had retired as a truck driver; he last worked for Red Ball Trucking. He belonged to the Double Buddy, Golden State and Tube Testers citizens band radio clubs. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1944 and in the Army from 1946 to 1949 and from 1952 to 1953. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Hinkle of Modesto; children, Harold E. Hinkle Jr. and Ellen Kay Wood, both of Modesto, Terry Lee Hinkle of Ceres, Mary Ann Sparks of Merced, Danny Eugene Hinkle of Redding, Debbie Lynn Hinkle and Michael Wayne Hinkle Sr., both of Toledo, Wash., and Gary Lee Hinkle of Springfield, Ill.; stepmother, Edna Hinkle of Redding; brothers, Rik Hinkle and Don Hodson, both of Redding, Robert Hodson of Colorado, Darrell Hinkle and Donnie Hinkle, both of Waynesville, Ga., and Ray E. Hinkle Jr. of Florida; a sister, Sherry Gann of Redding; and 27 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A service will be conducted at 1 p.m. today at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson.
--Modesto Bee, The (CA) - June 16, 1995

Anna, IL--Logreta Hinkle, 88, of Anna died Monday, Jan 28, 2008 at Union County Nursing Home in Anna.
She was born Jan. 17, 1920 in Johnson County, Ill., daughter of Irvin and Bertha Anderson Merriman.
She and Harry Hinkle were married March 27, 1948.  He died March 5, 2006.
She was a member of Ware United Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Hinkle of Murphysboro, Ill., Thomas Hinkle of Cape Girardeau, MO; a daughter, Patty Pinnon of Wolf Lake, Ill.; two brothers, Don Merriman and Robert Merriman, both of Anna; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, a brother and a sister.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro or from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at Ware United Pentecost Church.  The funeral will be at 1 p.m. at the church, with the Rev. Danny Jones officiating.
Burial will be at Ebenezer Hall Cemetery.

TAVARES, FL--WOODROW W. HINKLE, 83, 52 Crescent Drive, Tavares, died Tuesday, April 30. Mr. Hinkle was an automotive parts manufacturer.
Born in Jonesboro, Ill., he moved to Central Florida in 1990. He was a member of Faith World Pentecostal Church of Leesburg.
Survivors: wife, Maxine; sons, the Rev. Richard Edward, Clare, Mich., the Rev. David ''Bruce,'' Winter Springs; daughter, Rebecca ''Joy'' Johnston, Mount Dora; sister, Bertha Mayberry, Jonesboro, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.
Hamlin and Hilbish Funeral Directors, Tavares.
--Orlando Sentinel, The (FL) - May 2, 1996

EDWARD EUGENE HOBBS

BATON ROUGE, LA–EDWARD EUGENE HOBBS died Friday, July 14, 1995, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. He was 36, a native of Anna, Ill., and a resident of Independence.
Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, and 8 a.m. until religious services in the chapel at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Rick Le'Mons. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery, Hillsdale.
Survived by wife, Dianne Robertson Hobbs, Independence; a daughter, Kimberly Renee Hobbs, Vicksburg, Miss.; a stepson, Jimmy Henson Singleton Jr., Roseland; and four sisters, Ann Marie Taylor, Joyce Elaine Palmer, Linda Sue Langston and Lisa Kay Johnson, all of Illinois.
--Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - July 16, 1995

HOFFNER, WARREN E., 90, of St. Louis, formerly of Dongola, died at 12:25 a.m. Thurs., April 6, 2000, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, MO. He was born June 26, 1909, in Dongola, IL, to Ezzard and Margaret (Earnhart) Hoffner. He married Beatrice Hill on June 2, 1928.
He was a member of Union Avenue Christian Church in St. Louis and had been attending Marvin Park United Methodist Church in St. Louis County. He was a retired supervisor with Monsanto Chemical Company for 4 decades. He was a graduate of Dongola High School where he was captain of the basketball team and class president. Following graduation from high school, the depression hit and Warren had to postpone furthering his education until 1947-48 and 1960-78, he completed 5 different technical courses of study at Ritnour Consolidated School District in Overland, MO; also courses in Human Relations Techniques at University of Wisconsin in 1960; training in Sales Analysis Institute at Monsanto Corp in 1961; Development of Leadership Skills at Washington University in 1963; study of Management Institute at University of Wisconsin 1967-68; and a law enforcement education course at St. Johns Citizens Police Academy in 1988. He was a 60-year member of Bridgeton Lodge #80 AF & AM, a 70-year member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows and a life member of St. Johns High 12 Club #58. He was active in all these organizations until the time of his death.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Beatrice Hoffner; son, Warren (Mary Ann) Hoffner of Daytona Beach, FL; grandchildren, Diane (Glenn Byron) Guenther, Warren 'Bud' (Luann) Hoffner and William Eric 'Bill' (Laura) Hoffner, all of St. Louis; great-grandchildren, Glenn Byron 'G.B.', Heidi Ann, Heather Leigh Guenther and William Eric Hoffner II, Andrew William 'Drew', Amanda Lynn and Kristen Nicole Hoffner; and a sister, Mimie Wilkenson of Canton, OH. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Hoffner.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Sat., April 8, at CRAIN Funeral Home in Dongola, with Rev. Dare Aden officiating. Interment American Legion Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Sat. at the funeral home.
--St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - April 7, 2000.

HOWARD HOLCOMB

RONALD L. HOLCOMB

MARY A. HOLDERFIELD

F.M. Holfhoufer, 83, of Anna died Sunday night in the City Care Center at Anna.  He was born on Aug. 2, 1891, in Union County to Henry A. and Nancy Hess Holfhoufer.  He was married to Nellie Leyerle on Sept. 10, 1913. 
Mr. Holfhoufer was a member of the Anna Heights Baptist Church. 
Survivors include his wife of Anna; a son, Jack of Bloomington, Minn.; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; one sister, Lois Billow of Dongola; and other relatives. 
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Magdalene Whiteside.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Crain Funeral Home in Anna.
--SOUTHERN ILLINOISAN, Monday, April 7, 1971, contributed by Patricia Moore.

CATHERINE J. HORNER

Dongola, Ill.--Marvin B. Howell of Dongola, celebrated his 88th birthday with his Savior Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna, Ill.
Marvin was born Feb. 12, 1920 to William and Edna Howell in Goreville, Ill.
He attended school in Anna.  Marvin served his country from 1942 through 1945 in the 38th Calvary Reconnaissance Troop Mechanized and was awarded several medals including the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star.  
He was known on the bluegrass festival circuit as the man who knew more songs than anyone else.
Marvin married Opal Owens on June 28, 1943 in Charleston, Mo., and she preceded him in death Feb. 25, 2006.
He is survived by a daughter, Carmen Brown and husband Michael of Cordova, Tenn.; a granddaughter, Mandy Pittman and husband Justin of Minneapolis; a grandson, Michael Donn Brown II of Cordova; a sister, Golda Brown of Anna; four nieces, seven nephews; and a loving church family at Landmark Pentecostal Church.
His parents, his wife, a son, Jack, a granddaughter, Hillary, a brother and four sisters preceded Marvin in death.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Landmark Pentecostal Church in Anna with Michael Brown and Derick Cummins officiating.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, Ill.
Burial will be in Dongola American Legion Cemetery.  Carroll P. Foster Post 3455 Anna VFW will conduct military rites at the graveside.
Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Paul F. Hudgens 90, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St., Elgin. The Revs. Michael Frantz and Robert Wisehart will officiate.
Born Oct. 18, 1908, in Union County, Ill., to William T. and Rocelia (nee Benedict) Hudgens, he died Monday, May 31, 1999, at Sherman Hospital, Elgin. Burial will be in River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee.
In 1936, Mr. Hudgens founded the Elgin Sheet Metal Company and he was a former member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union. Upon his retirement, he resided in southern Illinois for 23 years before returning to Elgin. Paul was active in community affairs, including serving on the Board of Education for Consolidated District 17. He was also a member of the Cobden Lions Club, an elder at First Presbyterian Church of Cobden, and a member of First Baptist Church of Elgin.
Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Ethel Hudgens; daughter, Pamela (Gerald) Koch of St. Charles, Mo.; sons, Phillip (Patricia) Hudgens of Baja, Calif., Paul (Sarah) Hudgens of Elgin and Patrick (Deborah) Hudgens of Elgin; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Wayne and Stanley Hudgens, both of Marion, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Floyd, Harvey and Albert Hudgens; and sisters, Helen Hudgens, Nellie Lindsey, Maida Goddard, Minnie Popham and Orpha McAlpin.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the Mount Hebron Cemetery, 1370 Mount Hebron Road, Makanda, IL 62958.

MRS. ALICE HUMES

Mrs. Alice Viola Humes was born February 22, 1865 at Dongola, Ill., and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Rader, of Jacksonville, Ill., January 27, 1938 at the age of 72 years, 11 months, 5 days.
She leaves one brother, the Rev. E. M. Barringer of Chatham, Ill.; four daughters, Mrs. Anarantha Thompson of Anna, Mrs. Blanch Franz, Kenilworth, Ill., Mrs. Roxie Peeler, Anna, and Mrs. Yula Rader, Jacksonville; seven grandchildren; and a host of friends and neighbors.
Two children, Edith and Walter, preceded her in death.
Under the ministry of Rev. C. R. Wade, Mrs. Humes united with the Anna M. E. Church, where she attended and brought up her children.  (This transfer of membership was on January 14, 1917.)
For the last four years Mrs. Humes made her home in Jacksonville with her daughter.  The active part of her life was spent in Anna.  She lived as she felt others ought to live and gave herself completely for her children.
--Transcribed and contributed by Robert O. Grondin, taken from obituaries and newspaper clippings found in the family Bible of Daniel M. Kelley and Sarah A. Ferguson.

Venice, FL–RANDLES T. HUSTON, 74, Venice, died Oct. 17, 1999.
He was born Nov. 15, 1924, in Wolf Lake, Ill., and came to Venice 44 years ago from Massillon, Ohio. He retired as a television repairman for Huston's Television. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors include a daughter, Carmela Lambert; a sister, Emma Ulbright; four brothers, Robert, James, Masel and Fonzy; and a granddaughter.
The service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Ewing Funeral Home. Burial will be in Jesse Knight Memorial Cemetery in Nokomis.
--Sarasota Herald-Tribune (FL) - October 19, 1999