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The McLeransboro Times, August 29, 1890, McLeansboro, Illinois.
Died on Thursday, at his residence in the north part of the county, Mr. Abram Perry, aged 75 years. He was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of the county.
Wayne County Press
Tilden H. Powless only son of John and Amanda Powless was born in Wayne County, Illinois Jan. 5th 1876 and departed this life at his home in Indian Prairie township Jan. 30th 1925 aged 49 years and 25 days. He was united in marriage with Miss Winnie Schell, Sept. 12th 1896. To this union nine children were born, one little daughter died in infancy, three sons and five daughters with the wife and a half sister mourn his departure. For some time he has been in failing health and for the past few weeks his suffering has been intense. He realized there was no possible hope for his recovery and often expressed his readiness to go and meet his loved ones on the other shore. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Bucher, Saturday Jan. 31st at 11 o’clock. Interment was in the Cisne cemetery.
Card
of Thanks
We wish to express our gratitude and appreciation to the friends and
neighbors for their many kind deeds, during the illness and death of our dear husband
and father.
Mrs. Winnie Powless and children
(William James Pursell died Sept. 21, 1923 Big Mound #960164) State data base
DEATH OF MRS. (SARAH) PURSELL (Died Nov. 26, 1949 Wayne 48024)
Mrs. Sarah A. Pursell, 87, widow of the late William J. Pursell, passed away Saturday at the home of her son, Ed Pursell at 906 West Center Street. She had been in failing health for some time.
Funeral services were held at Ellen Moore Methodist church Tuesday by her former pastor, Rev. W.E. Shaeffer, assisted by Rev. Ruth Martin. Burial was in Maple Hill cemetery. Sarah A. Shrum, daughter of John and Elizabeth Shrum, was born September 13th, 1862 near Belle Rive, the eldest of a large family. All preceded her in death. She was married to Douglas Burgin in early life and to this union, one son Ross, was born. He died in childhood. Mr. Burgin preceded him. In 1889 she was again united in marriage to Wm. J. Pursell and to this union three children were born, Edward, of Fairfield, who survives; Nellie, dying at the age of 12 years, also a baby girl, deceased. Sarah was converted in young womanhood and joined the Long Prairie church, later moving her membership to the Ellen Moore Methodist church where she attended regularly until her health failed. Mr. Pursell preceded her in death in 1923 and most of the time since, she made her home with her son, Ed. Besides her son, Ed and wife, she leaves four grand children, Freda Warren of Redding, Calif., Wilburn Pursell of Rockford, Ill., Reta Stahl, of Flora, Ill., and Alta Dulaney of Flora; 7 great grandchildren, also 2 step-sons, P.O. Pursell and W.C. Pursell both of Calif., and one step-daughter, Erlie Carothers, of Ohio, whom she cared for as her own.
CARD
OF THANKS
The family wishes to express their thanks to their neighbors
and friends for their kindness in this hour of bereavement.
THE FAMILY
Illinois Record, Wayne County Illinois, April 22, 1926, Aden Column.
UNCLE JERRETT PERRY a highly respected citizen of this community passed away at his home here Monday April 12. Funeral services were held here at Friendly Zion Church. The remains were taken to the Crouch Cemetery near Bell City for burial.
PIRLEY
PENNINGTON
DIES IN OLNEY (May 29 1943)
Pirley Pennington, aged 38, well-known Fairfield resident passed away at a nurse’s home in Olney Saturday. His death terminated a lingering illness of more than tree years, during which time he has undergone a number of operations. He suffered from a cancer of the intestine, and his condition has grown more serious gradually. For the past several months he has suffered much with no hopes for recovery, just waiting for the end. During this period many Fairfield people have written him letters and visited him in an effort to give him a little sunshine. He has been at the home of his nurse in Olney for about three months. Pirley was a son of the late E_ec and Amanda Pennington, and was born August 22, 1904 in Berry township. He was a member of the General Baptist Church, from which funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at two o’clock, with Rev. Art McRill officiating, assisted by Rev. Guy Roney. Interment was in Maple Hill cemetery. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Chloe Smith of El Paso, Texas. His parents and one brother preceded him in death.
Record, April 1945.
Mrs. Bernadine Parker of Wayne City received a telegraph from the War
Department Wednesday, March 21st saying that her husband Pfc. Vernon Thomas
Parker, was missing in action in Germany since March 6th. Vernon entered
the service December 31st 1943. He had been overseas since November 1944,
having served in England, France, Belgium and Germany. He has a younger brother
T/5 Harry Lee Parker somewhere in the South pacific. The Record carried a
letter from Vernon in last week's issue dated February 25th. The last letter
his wife received from him was also dated the same day February 25. He is the
son of Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Parker and son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clark
all of Wayne City Illinois. He has a small daughter Linda Lurene 13 months old.
VERNON PARKER LOST LIFE IN GERMANY
Mrs. Bernadine Parker of Wayne City received a telegram from the War Department Tuesday April 3rd, stating that her husband Pfc. Vernon Thomas Parker who was formerly reported missing March 6th in Germany had been killed in action on that date. He had only been in Germany 21 days. He served as gunner on a machine gun. Besides his wife, he leaves a small daughter. His age 27 years.
Wayne County Press
Merle Duane, infant son of Duane and Metabelle Pond, was born Oct. 10th, 1946, and passed away a few minutes later. He is survived by his parents and one little sister, Anita; his grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Fred Pond and Mr. And Mrs. Sam Hilliard; three great-grandparents, and a host of other relatives. A loving one from us has gone, Our little Doll is stilled; A place is vacant in our home That never can be filled.
Funeral services were conducted from DeSelms Funeral Home Friday, Oct 11th at three p.m., by Rev. Mayo Ashbrook of Johnsonville, with interment in Cisne cemetery.
Wayne County
Press
March, 1947
SKETCH OF MRS. POWELL
(Mary Ann Brand Powell)
Mary Ann, daughter of Sandy and Mary Ann Brand, was born in county of Fife, Scotland, June 4th, 1862. She came to America with her parents at the age of 6 and located on a farm near Jeffersonville. Here she grew to womanhood and was united in marriage with Tobias B. Powell April 3rd, 1883. Seven children were born to this union, two little sons having died in early childhood. A daughter, Florence, died in 1908 and another daughter, Mrs. Fronia Bowles, preceded her in death in 1913. The companion passed away August 21st, 1946. Many years ago she confessed her faith n Christ and united with the Cisne Christian church, where she retained her membership throughout her life. After several months illness she entered peacefully into rest at the home of her son, Johnnie, near Fairfield, early Saturday morning, March 22nd, 1947, age 84 years, 9 months and 18 days. She is survived by two sons, Charlie of Pekin and Johnnie of Fairfield; one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Haney of Evansville, Ind., 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and lone sister, Mrs. Sophronia Johnson of Fairfield. Funeral services were conducted from the Cisne Christian church March 24th by Elder W.D. Crippin. Interment was in the Cisne cemetery.
MILTON PERRY 1955
49, died at 10 a.m. Thursday at his home, Harmon Highway and Airport Rd. He had been under physicians care for some time for treatment of a heart ailment.
Mr. Perry had been employed in the muffler department of the wire mill at Keystone Steel & Wire Co., since 1928. He was a member of the Good Fellow Club, the Friend and Neighbor Club, the 25 Year Club, and the Square and Compass Club, all of Keystone, the Missionary Baptist Church of Wayne City; and the Masonic Lodge. Born in Hamilton County March 17, 1906, he was the son of Hulbert and Estella Garrison Perry. He married Maxine Clark in Peoria August 20, 1929.
Surviving are his wife; his father of Wayne City, and one brother James Perry of Southern Illinois. His mother died 24 years ago. Funeral services will be held at 8 o'clock tonight at the Stone Mortuary in Bartonville Illinois. Further services will be held at the Richardson Funeral home in Wayne City.
Burial will be in Garrison Cemetery.
Times-Leader, February 6, 1956.
IDA LANE HALLEY GARRISON PERRY
Born April 12, 1866 Hamilton County, died February 6, 1956 McLeansboro hospital, resident of Belle Prairie Daughter of James and Margaret Jorden Lane. Married Thomas J. Halley August 23, 1882 he died, 1 daughter Mrs. Jennie Maulding died leaves daughter Mrs. Margaret Simpsin of McLeansboro; Married Mason M. Garrison he died 1931; Married Elder Hulbert Perry leaves husband (see 1946-108; 1931-43; 1958-176) Legacy of Kin p. 685 1956-138
Wayne County Press, January 23 & 27, 1958.
THURSDAY JANUARY 23, 1958
Lafe Perry 78 of Wayne City, died at Memorial Hospital at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon. He had been hospitalized since Sunday. The body was returned to the Richardson funeral home in Wayne City. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
JANUARY 27, 1958 P2 C 3
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR LAFE PERRY
Retired Wayne City Minister and Farmer Died Wednesday Afternoon Here
Funeral Services for Lafe Perry, retired Wayne City farmer, were held from the Aden General Baptist Church Friday afternoon, with Rev. Lute Clark officiating. Interment was in Garrison Cemetery.
DIED AT HOSPITAL
Mr. Perry, 82, died at Memorial Hospital here early Wednesday afternoon. The Richardson Funeral Home had charge of rites. He was born in Hamilton County, the son of Dick and Mary Perry. Mr. Perry was married to Liza McFarland, who survives. He was a retired minister of the Aden General Baptist Church.
LIST OF SURVIVORS
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Cecil of Chester, and George of Wayne City; two brothers, Ira and Iva, both of East St. Louis; and one sister; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Wayne County Press, July 11, 1968 sec p2,c4, Fairfield, Illinois.
MRS. LIZA PERRY DIES
Mrs. Liza Elizabeth Perry, 83, of Wayne City, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nolen Smith, in that community Sunday night.
RITES CONDUCTED
Funeral services were conducted from the Richardson Chapel Wednesday afternoon, Vernard Ile officiating. Interment was in Garrison Cemetery. She was a native of Galatia. In 1903 she married Lace (Lafe) Perry, who died in 1958. Mrs. Perry was a member of the Aden Baptist Church.
THE SURVIVERS
Surviving are two sons Cecil of Chester and George of Jackson, Mo., two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Smith and Wanda Forth, both of Wayne City; a brother Willy McFarland of Galatia; two sisters Ida and Iona, both of Gary Indiana 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
JAMES G. PERRY 1981
A former resident of the Garrison community south of Wayne City, James G. Perry, died at 4:50 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 1981, at Veterans Hospital in Danville. He was 76 and was never married. Mr. Perry was born in Hamilton County, November 1, 1904, the son of the late Rev. Hulbert Perry and Estella Garrison Perry, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded by one brother Milton H. Perry, and a few cousins. He was saved at an early age and joined the Ellis Mound Baptist Church and was baptized. He was a veteran of WWII. Memorial services were held at Gholsons Chapel in McLeansboro Monday with Rev. H. H. Mulberry in charge. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery.
Wayne County Press, Thursday August 7, 2003.
GEORGE E. PERRY, FORMER WAYNE CITY RESIDENT, DIES
George E. Perry, 73, of Rising Sun, Indiana, formerly of Wayne City, died Monday morning August 4, 2003 at his residence. Mr. Perry was a professional truck driver for Complete Auto Transit. Services were held Wednesday in Rising Sun Indiana. George was born February 22, 1920 in Chester, the son of Lafe and Eliza Elizabeth Perry. He was married on February 14, 1950 to Leona Harris, and they were married for 53 years. He had been married for the past four months to Charlene Chase of Rising Sun. Survivors include his wife of Rising Sun; and seven children: Ronnie, Connie Addison, Leon, Kyle, Cecil, Devona Fleenor and Roger; plus a sister, Wanda Forth of Wayne City; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, a brother, and a sister. Cards etc. may be sent to Connie Addison at 290 Lake Geneva Road, Vevay, Indiana. 47043.
Joseph P. PITTMAN Dies AT DANVILLE:
Well known Wayne County Citizen Passes Away at the National Soldiers Home. Joseph P. Pittman, one of Wayne county's oldest and best known men, died at the Soldiers' Home at Danville, last Wednesday, September 17th, 1919. He had gone to the Home a couple of weeks previous. He has been a sufferer from heart trouble and other afflictions incident to old age, and his death was not unexpected. His stepson, R. L. Filson, of Arthur, Ill. with whom Mrs. Pittman was visiting at the time, went to Danville, and brought the body to this city arriving Thursday morning. The remains were taken to the Haefele Undertaking Parlors where a short funeral service was conducted by Elder R. A. Thisbos pastor of the Christian church, after which the burial took place in the Maple Hill cemetery. The following sketch of the deceased was read at the funeral: Joseph Pinkney Pittman was born in Robinson county, Tenn., in 1844. His father, Martin Pittman, and his mother, Achsah Farmer, were from North Carolin, with some other families crossed into Tennessee about 1812. Martin Pittman was an unique character, having some reputation as a crack-shot with a rifle, and was generally chief cook at barbecues. He was a handy man, being proficient workman at tempering edged tools and doing all kinds of wood and iron work, mill-wright work, etc. Joseph Pittman was one of 14 children, 7 girls and 7 boys as follows: James, Ann, Benjamin, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Piety, Martin, Susan, Joseph, Nancy, Thomas, Axim, one infant. The deceased was the 10th child, having outlived all brothers and sisters some 10 years. Joseph grew to manhood on the farm in Tennessee and in 1862 came north to Illinois. In 1863 he enlisted in the U. S. Army, serving until the close of the war. He was honorably discharged in April 1865. On Aug. 6th he married Mary Frances Jordan, to whom was born 10 Children as follows: Lelah P. Garrison, of Westlock, Canada: Victor C. Pittman, Rinard: Ralph C.Pittman, Flora: Almira E. Farris, Fairfield: Geneva Babcock, of Clay City, (now deceased); Vincent V. Pittman, Selma, Calif: Ivy Hanson, Sacramento, Calif., the remaining children having passed away in infancy. Joseph Pittman was a hard working, upright citizen who always tried to pay his obligations. He was a natural enemy to vice, and especially gambling and games of chance. He lost his mate, Mary Frances, February 7th, 1904, and again married in 1907 to Mrs. Nettie Filson of Xenia. He moved to Fairfield in 1908 where he resided until his passing away. Some time in February, he had a stroke of paralysis, and since that time had been unable to walk but still hoped for some improvement, and filially, thought that he could be benefited at the Soldiers' Sanitarium. About two weeks ago he was taken to Danville where he passed beyond, Wednesday, September 17th at 3:00 o'clock a.m. He leaves to mourn, a wife, five children, twenty-eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Card of thanks- I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to the kind friends and good neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown me in my recent bereavement. MRS. NETTIE PITTMAN
Donated by Roger Ball
(Comments by Roger Ball- He was born in Robertson County, TN.)
Newspaper Name: Wayne County Press
Date of Obit: 15 August 1994 Submitter's Name: Verla MorrisEmail Address: verkamorris@juno.com Obituary Text: Wayne Pittman 73 of Rt. 1 Rinard died at 7:48 a.m. Saturday 13, 1994 at his home. He had been in declining health. He retired as Region Clerk at Trunkline Gas in 1978. He also had served as a substitute mail carrier at Cisne and Rinard for 11 years. Rites Tuesday Funeral rites will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday from Hosselton Funeral Home in Cisne, with burial in Bunker Cemetery at Rinard. Visitation will be 6 to 8 Monday (tonight). There will be full military rites at the cemetery. He was born Oct. 6 , 1920 at Rinard, the son of Lester and Agnes Pittman. On august 7th 1945 at clay City, he was married to Majorie Harrington. Mr. Pittman was a member of the Gunion Christian church near Cisne, the Cisne American Legion, and the Flora VFW. He was a world War 11 veteran. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Southern Illinois. His parents preceded him in death. The Survivors Surviving are his wife; two sons, Edwin, of Baltwin, Mo.; and Vernon of Rinard, one daughter, Mrs. Bob(Shirley) Purcell of Murphysboro; one brother, Carlyn Pittman of Rinard;four grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. (Wayne Pittman, grandson of Joshua Taylor Dickey)(Verla morris)
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