Summers D. "Byrd" Parker, 89, of Alto Pass died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001, at his home.
He
was born April 12, 1912, in Lorena, Miss., son of Jeff and Ethel Russum
Parker. He and Marie Greer were married Dec. 24, 1939, in Dubach, La.
Survivors
include his wife; two daughters, Betty Sirles of Alto Pass, Sandra
Brown of Nashville, Ill.; a brother, W.H. "Red" Parker of St. Louis;
two sisters, Merle Anderson of Centralia, Ill., Pauline Ryan of
Paducah, Ky.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son and a sister.
Friends may call at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Alto Pass after 9 a.m. Saturday.
Funeral
will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The Rev. Gilbert Gee
will officiate. Burial will be in Alto Pass Cemetery.
--Transcribed by Brenda Neely, 2006.
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 COBDEN, IL - SSG. Raymond H. Pearl, 83 of Cobden died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Raymond was born May 14, 1925, in Mountain Glenn, the son of Fred and Jessie (Winn) Pearl. Raymond married Helga S. Voetterle on June 5, 1954 in Stuttgart, Germany. Raymond retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years, including service during WWII and in Korea. Raymond worked many years as an electrician and also farmed some. Raymond was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Helga of Cobden; three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Ronda Pearl of Cobden, Michael and Sandy Pearl of Royalton and Raymond and Teresa Pearl of Vienna; two daughters and a son-in-law, Shirley Pearl of Cobden and Deborah and Barlow Wooten of Cobden; brother, Edward Pearl of East Cape (Girardeau, IL); sister-in-law, Rita Pearl of Jonesboro; 13 grandchildren, Tabitha and husband, Terenton Norment, Angel, Cody, Jamie, Susan, Derrick, Desiree, David, Jonathan, Brittany, Zackery, Kyle and Megan; five great-grandchildren, Kyra, Sage, Dawson, Marcus and Xander. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Paul and Fred; sister, Pauline Pearl; two sons, David and Robert and two daughters, Susan and Patricia. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, in Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Burial will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Carroll P. Foster VFW Post 3455 of Anna. Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro are in charge of arrangements. --Published in The Southern Illinoisan on 9/1/2008. |
 George R. Pender, 85, of Alto Pass, died at 7:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 1988, at Union County Nursing Home in Anna. He was born Feb. 20, 1903, in Union County, the son of Richard and Martha Elnora Stone Pender. He married Mary Edith Pender on April 5, 1926, in Murphysboro. She preceded him in death on Dec 30, 1976. He is survived by three daughters, Elnora Ditto of Cobden, Helen Royer of O’Fallon, and Jhan Miller of Alto Pass; five sons, Don Pender and George Pender of Indiana, Charles Pender of Murphysboro, Art Pender of Anna, and Adrian Pender of Cobden; one sister, Myrtle King of Anna; and a close friend, Mollie Morgan. Forty-five grandchildren, 82 great-grandchildren also survive. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Alto Pass and Carbondale Labor Local No. 227. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Alto Pass with the Rev. Carroll Toler officiating. Interment was in the Beech Grove Cemetery southwest of Alto Pass. Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Alto Pass was in charge of the arrangements. --Contributed by Larry Toler. |
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Richard Pender, was born to Calvin and Elizabeth Pender, September 10, 1870 at Jonesboro. He departed this life March 17, 1949 at the age of 78 years, 6 months, and 7 days. On November 8, 1891 he was united in marriage to Martha Stone. To this union six sons and three daughters were born. Two daughters and four sons preceded him in death. He professed faith in Christ in 1915 and united with the Galilee Baptist Church where he remained a faithful member for a number of years. Later transferring his membership to the Fair View church. He always attended church in the community where he was living as long as his health premitted. He leaves to mourn his passing his companion of 58 years, two sons, John of Morrisonville, Ill.; George of Cobden; one daughter, Mrs. Myrtle King of McClure; 26 grandchildren; two of whom he reared in his own home, Earl of Cobden and Paul now living in the home; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Callie Penn of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; one brother, Wiley Pender, preceded him in death a year ago; and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist church in Alto Pass, March 19, 1949, Rev. S. L. Spears, officiating. Interment was in the Alto Pass cemetery. Norris and Son were in charge of arrangements. --Contributed by Larry Toler. |
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Hudson, FL--LOUIS “PETE” E. PETERS, 83, of Hudson, passed away January 27, 2004 at Bear Creek Nursing Center. He was born in Balcom, Ill. and moved to this area in 1958 from St. Louis, Mo. He was a retired retail sales manager, a member of Faith Lutheran Church in New Port Richey, a member of American Legion Post #335. Mr. Peters was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a Staff Sgt. with the 186th Infantry, 41st Division serving in the South Pacific. He was preceded in death by a son Ronald Louis Peters in 1971. Survivors include his wife, Bertha; sons, Gary of Noble, Ontario, Canada and Gaylon of Osprey, Fla.; daughter Marilyn Simonson of St. Petersburg; sisters, Ann Keller of Lincoln, Neb. and Carlene Schluter of Gifford, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, January 31, at the North/Meadowlawn Funeral Home, 4244 Madison St., New Port Richey. Visitation will be held 2-3 p.m. --Tampa Tribune, The (FL) - January 30, 2004. |
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Anna, IL.--Dorothy C. Peterson, 84 of Anna died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007 at Union County Hospital, Anna. She was born June 10, 1923 in Anna, daughter of Lawrence and Blanche Halterman Cline. She and Vance G. Peterson were married Nov. 29, 1946 in Anna. He died Feb 22, 2000. Peterson was a member of Mount Moriah Lutheran Church, VFW Auxiliary 3455, and Union County Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include two daughters, Loretta Koch of Carbondale, IL, Janine Kelley of Anna; a son, Dennis Peterson of West Frankfort, IL; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with Dr. Richard Hertenstein officiating. Burial will be in Anna Cemetery. |
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Thursday morning, February 16, 1956 marked the close of the earthly life of Lenora Russell Peterson. She was the daughter of Jackson and Lenna Hendricks Russell and was born in Union County, Illinois April 5, 1873 and was 82 years, 10 months and 11 days of age at the time of her passing. She was the eldest child of a family of eight and is survived by the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. Sophronia Lovelace, Mrs. Ethel Toler, Mrs. Fannie Escue and Owen Russell, all of Goreville and Lowell Russell of West Frankfort. On October 30, 1890 she was united in marriage to Preston Burkow, who preceded her in death April 2, 1917. To this union were born nine children. Three have preceded her in death. The surviving ones are, Mrs. Eva Jessie, Mrs. Bernice Humphrey and Owen Burklow of Michigan City, Indiana, Mrs. Dimple Martin and Mrs. Mable Hunsacker of Fresno, Calif., and Mrs. Violet Ritchey of San Fernando, Calif. In addition to these family members there are eleven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews and many friends. In September 1919, while living in Michigan City, Ind., she was again united in marriage to Mr. William Jesse. Some years after their marriage they came to live in Goreville and it was there on August 28, 1941 that death again entered her home and claimed this companion. On May 8, 1848 she was married to George Peterson, who survives. They, too, made their home in Goreville. Mrs. Peterson had been in declining health for many months and all that was humanly possible to do, was done to restore her to health, but to no avail. Mrs. Peterson was a Christian woman. She was converted many, many years ago and was a member of the Goreville Methodist Church. When from her frail hands were dropped the working tools of life, she went calmly and peacefully to Him, who doeth all things well. There was no fear for she had come to know her pilot and had placed her trust in Him. --Contributed by Larry Toler. |
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Carbondale, IL.--The Rev. Louis
T. Petty, 84, of Carbondale died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007 at Helia
Healthcare in Carbondale.
He was born Jan. 20, 1923 in Cobden, IL, son of Elmer and Essie Kendall Petty. He and Mary Imogene Bittle were married Jan. 26, 1946 in Jonesboro, IL. Petty was pastor at Rock Springs Baptist Church near Makanda, IL more than 30 years. He was also pastor at Mount Pleasant (Jerusalem) Baptist Church near Pomona, IL. He retired as a meat cutter from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. He attended First Baptist Church in Cambria, IL. He served in the South Pacific during World War II. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Eddie Petty of Jonesboro, Steve Petty of Carbondale, Rodney Petty of Paragould, AR, Kevin Petty of Carterville, IL; a sister, Ruth Dehart of Pasadena, TX; a brother, Floyd "Cotton" Petty of Karnak, IL; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Cobden, IL. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 21, 2007) at the funeral home with the Revs. Bobby Norton and James Clardy officiating. Burial will be in Alto Pass Cemetery with full military honors by Carroll P. Foster VFW Post 3455. |
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Anna, IL--Margaret Anne Petty, 74, of Anna died Thursday, Jan 10, 2008 at Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born Dec. 20, 1933 in Anna, daughter of Corliss Don and Bertha Marie Corbitt Keller. She and Frank Lyle Petty were married May 11, 1951 in Anna. Petty is survived by her husband; two sons, Frank Petty of Bloomington, IL, Stephen Petty of Anna; a daughter, Anne Marie Johnson of Davis Junction, IL; a sister, Sara Shaw of Camas, WA; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Petty was a member of Anna First Baptist Church where she was secretary the past five years. She served on the church library committee and was past president of Auxiliary of Illinois Rural Letter Carriers Association. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, and from 10 a.m. until time of service Monday at First Baptist Church. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday (Jan 14, 2008) at the church with the Rev. Tony Foeller officiating. Interment will be in Anna City Cemetery. |
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Anna, IL.--Jean C. Phillips, 74, of Anna passed away Friday, July 6, 2007 at Helia Healthcare of Carbondale, IL.
She was born May 16, 1933, in Cobden, IL, oldest daughter of Harold and Grace Armour Craig. Phillips was a lifelong resident of Union County. She and Ralph "Tiny" Childers were married June 28, 1957. He preceded her in death June 30, 1971. She later married Eddie Phillips August 26, 1978. He survives. Phillips was educated in the Cobden and Anna-Jonesboro school systems and also attended Shawnee Community College. She held several positions in her working career; her final job being with the Union County Housing Authority as a social worker. The majority of her working hours were spent at the Annavista Highrise, a position she thoroughly enjoyed. Survivors include her husband; her beloved daughter, Janie Meirndorf of Anna; three wonderful grandchildren, Jon, Josh, and Jennifer Meirndorf, all of Anna; two precious great-grandchildren, Joshua Lee and Lillian Faith Evers; loving siblings, Robert (Phyllis) Brimm of Dayton, OH, Charles (Sue) Craig of Mount Pleasant, Roger (Donna) Craig of Beach Park, IL, Dee (Charles) Langford of Cobden, Linda (Bob) Hill of Cobden; numerous nieces, nephews, and others. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, "Tiny," a brother and two sisters. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with nephew Gary Phillips officiating. Interment will be in the Anna City Cemetery. Per her request, memorial contributions may be made to the United Missionary Baptist Church in Lick Creek, where she was a faithful member. |
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PUNTA GORDA, FL–ROGER CAMDEN PHILLIPS, 57, Punta Gorda, died Oct. 17, 1997. He was born Sept. 9, 1940, in Cobden, Ill., and came to Punta Gorda eight years ago from Sarasota. He was a handyman and a member of Port Charlotte Moose Lodge 2121, the Handyman Club of America and National Home Gardening Club. Survivors include a friend, Dorothy Cooper, and three brothers. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Punta Gorda Alliance Church. National Cremation Society, Port Charlotte chapter, is in charge. --Sarasota Herald-Tribune (FL) - October 22, 1997. |
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Dongola, IL--Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Poole, 79, died at 4:01 p.m. Monday, Nov 26, 2007 in Union County Hospital in Anna, IL. She was born Jan. 24, 1928 in Chicago, the daughter of Darrell and Rachel (Newell) James. She married Arthur C. "Jack" Poole on May 10, 1947 in Mill Creek, IL. She worked as a cook at Union County Hospital for many years. She was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Jack of Dongola; two sons, Jackie L. Poole of Anna and Alan K. Poole of Dongola; five grandchildren, Randy Poole, Traci Chamness, April Merriman, Jeremy Poole and Cody Poole; eight great-grandchilden; one great-great-grandson; two sisters, Eilene Smithy of Las Vegas and Louise Poole of West Frankfort; and a brother, Elsworth James of Tamms. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov 29, 2007 in the chapel of Hileman Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Richardson officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. |
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JONESBORO, IL–MARY IONA POOLE, age 83, of Jonesboro, died at 5:15 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 2009 at her home in Jonesboro after an extended illness. She was born on July 16, 1925, the daughter of Ernest and Minnie (Helton) Hartline. She was raised in the Mill Creek area. She met her husband, Norman Wardell Poole while operating her store in Mill Creek. They were married in December, 1955. He preceded her in death on August 21, 1976. She was a member of the First Baptist Church She owned and operated a dry goods store in Mill Creek for several years. She is survived by 4 sons, Kerry V. (Jan) Coffman of Las Vegas, NV, Garry Michael (Clarissa) Poole of Carbondale, Robert Eugene (Joy) Poole and Norman Neil Poole all of Jonesboro; 3 daughters, Norma Dianne Smith of Anna, Vicki Pamela Smith and Kelly Rene (Thomas) Rains, all of Jonesboro; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Leon Hartline of Jonesboro and William Hartline of Nashvillle, TN; 1 sister, Maisie Beadles of Sedalia, KY; nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Crain Funeral Home, Anna-Jonesboro with Pastor Joe Aldridge officiating. Interment will be in St. Johns Cemetery at a later date. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Crain Funeral Home, Anna-Jonesboro. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Crain Funeral Home, Anna-Jonesboro, in charge of arrangements. –Cairo Citizen, Thursday, May 28, 2009 |
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Mildred A. Poole, 70, of Anna died early Sunday morning in Union County Hospital at Anna. She was born on Sept. 25, 1904, in Union County to Lawrence and Mary Josephine Helm Rendleman. She was married to Roy E. Poole in, 1922. He died on Jan. 6, 1965. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Anna, the As-You-Like-It Garden Club of Anna, the Anna Home Extension and the DMFW Club. Mrs. Poole is survived by a niece, Mary Albertine Johnson of Grosse Ile, Mich., a nephew, Roy Lawrence Rendleman of Tampa, Fla.; a sister- in-law, Clora Rendleman of Anna, and brothers-in-law, Wayman Poole and Roscoe Poole, both of Anna. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Crain Funeral Home in Anna, with the Rev. Waller M. Bartels, pastor of the Anna First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Anna Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in Anna. --SOUTHERN ILLINOISAN, MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1971, contributed by Patricia Moore. |
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JONESBORO, IL–MRS. BETTY L. POST, age 77 of Jonesboro, died at
5:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2012 at her home in Jonesboro. She was born
January 8, 1935 in Jonesboro, the daughter of John H. and Mabel
Williams Spurlock. She married Joe Post on November 16, 2002 in Wolf
Lake. He preceded her in death on December 2, 2009. Betty is survived by her mother, Mabel Spurlock of Anna; two sons, Rick (Dee) Knight of Jonesboro, Gary (Renee) Knight of Anna; one daughter, Rhonda Knight of Carbondale; one step son, Joe Post Jr. of Dongola; fifteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; one sister, Rita Hancock of Jonesboro; three brothers, Mark Spurlock of Dongola, Johnny Spurlock of Dongola, Frank Spurlock of Decatur, IL; nieces and nephews; great nieces and great nephews; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father; husband Joe Post; and four infant sons. Betty was a member of the Trinity Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Jonesboro for many years. Funeral services for Mrs. Betty L. Post will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Trinity Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Jonesboro with Rev. Geoffery Bond officiating. Interment will be in the Casper Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. and until the service hour on Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Trinity Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Jonesboro. RENDLEMAN & HILEMAN FUNERAL HOME IN JONESBORO IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS --Published: Anna, IL Gazette-Democrat, Thursday, March 8, 2012. |
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