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SIMPSON, Ola Mae YOUNG
Info from Bob Jones MRS. MARY A. SMITH
DIES LAST THURSDAY
Mrs. Mary A. Smith, pioneer of Wayne County, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. A. Jones, of north of Sims last Thursday evening at 5 o’clock. She had been in ill health for several months but was able to be up except for the last week.
Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 11 o’clock at the General Baptist church at Sims with Rev. L. E. Lousingnont in charge. Burial was at Dickeyville cemetery.
Mary A. Smith, daughter of Geffry and Martha Ann Marshall, was born near Johnsonville , Ill., Oct. 3, 1854, departed this life January 4, 1934, at the age of 79 years, three months and one day.
She was united in marriage to Wm. Smith in the year 1872, to this union eleven children were born. The husband and three children have preceded her in death.
She leaves to mourn their loss eight children, namely: James of Wilmington, Ill.; Mrs. Laura Walker of Peace Valley, Mo.; Mrs. Ellen Burkett of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Augusta Jones and Mrs. Grace Gregg of Sims, Ill.; Mrs. Belle Edwards of Mill Shoals, Ill.; Jacob O. of Davenport, Iowa; and Fred of Wayne City, Ill., all of whom were present except Laura. She also leaves 18 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great great-great-grandchild.
She professed faith in Christ about the year of 1901 and lived a faithful Christian life until God said it is enough come up higher and be with loved ones gone on before.
Those attending the funeral from a distance were Mrs. Nell Houk and Seth Davis of Indianapolis, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burkett of Shawneetown, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Burkett of Benton, Ill.; Mrs. Ellen Burkett of Chicago, Ill.; J. O. Smith of Davenport, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. James Smith of Wilmington, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Williamson and Miss Golda Borah of Mt. Vernon, Ill., and Edwin Borah of Carbondale, Ill.
Wayne county Press
March 17, 1890
“Died of pneumonia at the residence of John Hargrave, Wayne City, Illinois February 25, 1890, Mr. Joseph Spicer, in the 65th year of his age.
Not long after the commencement of the Revolutionary War, John Spicer, who was then in the British Army, was sent with his comrades to America to help subdue the rebellious Colonists, but his sympathies being with the Colonist he deserted and joined the Continental Army under Washington, with which he served until the close of the war, when he settled in Pennsylvania and married a Dutch woman and lived there until 1819, when he moved to Muskingum County, Ohio with a grown up family of nine children. His second son, Daniel Spicer, the father of Joseph, was born in Pennsylvania in 1788, and died in Wayne County, Illinois in 1862. He served in the War of 1812. His third wife and mother of Joseph was a lady named DARNER, of Muskingum County, Ohio, and who died at David Spencer’s in Wayne County, Illinois last September, at age 83 years. Daniel was noted for his swiftness on foot, at one time passing the stagecoach and coming in ahead on a long heat. Daniel had nine children by his last wife of whom John K., David, Jacob, Joseph, Wm. S., Mary J. and Naomi all came to Wayne County where Mary and Naomi changed their name to Weaver and where Naomi died.
Joseph Spencer, the subject of this sketch, was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, February 12, 1825; married to Ann E. DAILY near Adamsville, Ohio, February 22, 1849; is buried in Hale graveyard near Johnsonville, Illinois. He leaves three children to mourn his loss, Mrs. John Hargrave, Mrs. Sylvester Barnard and Mrs. Alney Hargrave……Converted in 1839 and joined the United Brethren Church and in 1848 he united with M. E. Church….Republican…”
Feb. 25, 1890, 2nd OBIT & Biography
Mr. Joseph Spicer, in the 65th year of his age.
Not long after the commencement of the Revolutionary war, John Spicer, who was then in the British army, was sent with his comrades to America to help subdue the rebellious Colonists, but his sympathies being with the Colonists he deserted and joined the Continental army under Washington, with which he served until the close of the war, when he settled in Pennsylvania and married a Dutch woman and lived there until 1819, when he moved to Muskingum Co., Ohio, with a grown up family of nine children. His second son, Daniel Spicer, the father of Joseph, was born in Pennsylvania in 1788, and died in Wayne County, Ill., in 1862. He served in the War of 1812. His third wife and mother of Joseph was a lady named Darner, of Muskingum Co., O., and who died at David Spicer’s in Wayne County, Ill., last September, at the age of 83 years. Daniel was noted for his swiftness on foot, at one time passing the stage coach and coming in ahead on a long heat. Daniel had nine children by his last wife, of whom John K., David, Jacob, Joseph, William S., Mary J. and Naomi all came to Wayne County where Mary and Naomi changed their names to Weaver and where Naomi died.
Joseph Spicer, the subject of this sketch, was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1825; married to Ann E. Daily near Adamsville, Ohio, Feb. 22, 1849; buried in the Hale graveyard near Johnsonville, Ill.
He leaves three children to mourn his loss, Mrs. John Hargrave, Mrs. Sylveter Bernard [sic] and Mrs. Alney Hargrave. He had his father’s fleetness of foot, for in his younger days he was never beaten in a foot race and even a short time before his death he would think nothing of an eight or nine mile walk.
Uncle Joe, as he was familiarly called, was converted in 1839 and joined the United Brethren church, and in 1848 he united with the M.E. church in which faith he lived and died a consistent member. He was a stalwart Republican in politics, voting nothing but the straight ticket. Uncle Joe as a faithful friend, a kind father, a good neighbor and above all he was a faithful follower of the Master, humble, honest and kind. Good old man we miss you, but while we drop a tear to your memory, we know all is well.
Wayne County Record
October 5, 1893
FAMILY POISONED
“The family of David SPICER, consisting of the father, mother, a son and hired girl has been poisoned Sunday morning. Mr. Spicer resides a short distance west of Johnsonville, in Indian Prairie township. The particulars of the affair have been rather hard to obtain but the following are the facts so far as we know them. The coffee used by the family Sunday morning had been made the evening before and was left on a porch outside the house overnight. In the morning the servant girl noticed that the top of the coffee had the appearance of being covered with a white substance, but she supposed it was milk. After partaking of the meal the whole family was taken violently ill…a box of “Rough on Rats” is said to have been found near the porch where the coffee was left overnight, and this is believed to be the substance used. Victims all recovered. Poisoning was an intentional act…LATER- Mr. Spicer died from the effects of the poisoning, on Tuesday morning.”
Wayne County Record
October 12, 1893
Johnsonville Column:
“David Spicer, died Tuesday Morning at 3 o’clock, from the effects of the poisoning……He died at the age of nearly 70 years. His remains were laid to rest last Wednesday in the Hale Cemetery. Leaves a bereaved wife and several grown up children….” P. 28 Wayne County Death Notices & Obituaries 1891-1895
Info from Bob Jones Wayne County Record
William Smith was born September 5th 1852 in Bellmont County, Ohio, near the town of Barnesville. He was brought to Wayne County Illinois, by his parents, when an infant, settling on a farm in Arrington township, where he lived the remainder of his life. He was married to Mary A. Marshall, November 3rd, 1872. To this union were born eleven children. Dora M: James M: Laura: Martha: Stella A: Myrtle E (deceased); Nora I: Grace O: Jacob O: Harry (deceased): Charles F: Two brothers survive him, Malen who resided in Arrington Township, and James A. of Kingfisher, Oklahoma.
William Smith departed this life, Monday morning, October 15th 1900, just as the alluminary of the day began to appear, sending her rays of light to kiss away the night. The angel of death with soft tread, crossed the threshold of the Smith home, and carried away the life of husband, father, brother and my dear friend. He died within fifteen feet of where his father died, thirty years before, leaving him and his two brothers wife and stepmother, with a small home, to battle the world.
The deceased took the small legacy left him, and married a devoted wife. Together through industry and economy, using his small portion as a nucleus, gathered a home for his wife and children in this life and a sufficiency for the wife to live on after he had gone.
After coolly and deliberately arranging his affairs, he then turned to the writer and his brother and asked them to sing, "Unclouded Day", and then pray with him. This was a week prior to his demise. He expressed to his brother and family the morning before he died, his willingness to go. His suffering was of long duration, and severe: yet he bore it all with manly fortitude, never complaining, always submissive. In his death, his family has lost a devoted father, the community an energetic and trustworthy citizen.
Peace be to his ashes. J.B.L.
Obituary, June 1908 Wayne County Newspaper
Obituary
Mrs. Ellen K. Shell was born in Montgomery County, Ill. Dec. 30, 1868. Died June 11, 1908. She was daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Francis M. Terry
sr., who with 4 sisters and brothers have preceded her to the better land. She
was united in marriage to George W. Morgan March 6, 1884 and to them one was
born. Nov. 6, 1889, she was again married, to M. L. Shell. To this union 7 children
were born- 1 dying in infancy. She lived a Christian life and was held in high
esteem by all who knew her. For a year and more she had suffered from inner
cancer, and longed to be released from her pain. She leaves a husband, Albert
Morgan, Bessie, Junie, Nellie, Bernie, Floyd and Flora, her children; and two
sisters, Mrs. Ida Miller of Sims and Mrs. Sarah Buchanan of Mill Shoals, to
mourn their loss. Bro. Ambrose Mayberry preached her funeral, assisted by Bro.
M. G. Buchanan, and her remains now rest in Mt. Zion cemetery.
Legacy of Kin page 166, 1.
1917-64A Smith Alice Davis Dahlgren Echo, June 28, 1917
Born November 1, 1862 died June 22, 1917 daughter of W. C. and Jane (Warfield - from 1932- 160) Davis of Hamilton Co. IL Married Charley Smith February 3, 1884 of Wayne co. Leaves husband and 7 children H.C., R.R., E.H., Ina P. ( see 1954-69) C.H., Mrs. J. L. Jones of Chicago & J.R. Smith; 3 sisters Mrs. Elizabeth Walters, Newark, Ohio, Mrs. Rebecca Standerfer, Mt. Vernon; Mrs. G.F. Williams of Hamilton co. interred at Rawls Cemetery.
Wayne County Record
April 5, 1917 p. 3 c.3, Fairfield.
(Intended for last week)
Mrs. Dan Smith of Frog Island was buried last Tuesday.
BORN JANUARY 8, 1847
DIED MARCH 20, 1917
DAUGHTER OF William and Emily (Brown) Harshbarger
Picture of Mary & Daniel Smith from Ruth Lemp
William Harrison Smith Obituary (unknown paper - sent to me by Sharon Pilkington Paxton Il.). "William Harrison Smith, son of john and Polly Smith was born November 17, 1840. He departed this life March 5, 1923 aged eighty two years, three months, twenty two days. He was married to Lydia Bond about the year 1860. to this union two children were born, Charlie and Calvin Smith of Wayne City. After her death he was again united in marriage to Anna Harshbarger July 24, 1879. To this union eight children were born, Oliver, Walter, Ruben of Wayne City, Anna Kingston of Belle Reve, Mrs. Erlie Close, Mrs. Tamer Draper and Mrs. Esty Myers of Wayne City and Mrs. Nellie Hall of Decatur Il. The deceased was a kind and loving husband and father. he was highly respected by his neighbors and friends and always ready to lend a helping hand in times of need. He made his peace with god many years ago. He was stricken with paralysis nearly thirty six months and he said many times that he was ready to go and wanted to meet all his children in Heaven. He has often prayed for this time to come when he could leave this world and go to be with Jesus. He bore his affliction very patiently, all was done for him that loving hands could do, but the Lord who doeth all things well saw fit to remove him from earth to the eternal home with Him. He leaves to mourn their loss, an aged companion, ten children, twenty eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, one brother Daniel Smith of Brush Prairie and a host of relatives and friends, but our loss is his eternal gain. My head and stay, Is called away, And I am left alone, My husband dear, Who was so near, Has fled away and gone, Sleep on dear father your voyage of life is o'er, But we hope in Heaven to meet you where parting is no more. Funeral services were conducted at the family home, March 6, by Eld. H. P. Richardson. Interment in Olive Branch Cemetery".
Wayne County Record
November 4, 1926
“BERRY TOWNSHIP CITIZEN DEAD
John Milton SCHELL, son of Henry and Mary Shell was born in Monroe County, Ohio, Nov. 9 1844. He moved to Illinois with his parents when six years of age. From that time until his death, which occurred Wednesday October 25, 1926 he has made his home on the old homestead in Berry Township. He was never married. Was the second child in a family of thirteen children and is survived by four brothers namely; Samuel, Jacob and Thomas of this community and George of Wausaugee, Wisconsin, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Vaughn with whom he had made his home for many years…….Internment was in the Cairens cemetery.”
March 23,1927.
Daniel Smith son of John R. and Mary Smith, was born April 12, 1844, and departed this life March 8, 1927, age 82 years, 10 months and 26 days. He enlisted as a private in the Civil War of 1861, September 11th, 1862, at the age of 18 years. Serving 2 years 9 months and was discharged at the close of the war in 1865. He was a member of Co. D. 110th Ill. Volunteers. He fought in the battles of Perryville, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge and Lookout Mountains and was in the March with General Sherman to the Sea. October 7, 1867, he was united in marriage to Mary Harshbarger, who preceded him in death March 20th 1917. To this union were born five girls and four boys, six of whom are still living: Gregg, Ellen, Emma, Dovie, Oscar, Sarah, Grover, Addie and Rose. Ellen, Addie and Oscar preceded him to death. He leaves to mourn their loss six children, thirty-six grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren, besides many other relatives and a host of friends. Uncle Dan was a good neighbor a loving father and was loved by all who know him. He bore his sufferings with patience and expressed his willingness several times to go where he would be at rest. He was born and has lived in this community all his life and is known and respected by all and his advice to his children was to always do right.
A precious one from us is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled.
A place is vacant in our home
that never can be filled.
May we all meet him in heaven is our prayer. Funeral was conducted by Elder F. M. Lappin and internment in Olive Branch Cemetery
September 1927
Charles Wesley, eldest son of Charles and Telia Squire, was born in Cisne, July 24, 1903. He grew to manhood in the community of his birth and has considered this his home at all times. His work has called him elsewhere at times and for some time he lived in Indiana, where he was engaged in the timber and milling business. He was united in marriage with Katie Austin, January 9, 1922. This union was blessed with two children, one daughter, Glenda Lee, and one son, Bobby Dean. For the past three years he has been continually under medical care. On Tuesday morning, September 20th, while working with a threshing crew on the farm of L.G. Brennan, he was overtaken by the Grim Reaper and the Spirit took its flight. At the time of his death he was twenty-four years one month and twenty-six days of age. “Happy” as he was familiarly known by his friends, was of a congenial disposition and was thoroughly reliable and trustworthy in his work. His greatest delight was in the operation of machinery and his life ended at his post of duty. He is survived by his companion, two children, father, mother, one brother and three sisters; who with a host of other relatives and friends mourn his passing. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, September 21, at 2:30 o’clock from the residence by W.D. Crippin. Interment was in the Cisne cemetery. Many beautiful flowers spoke eloquently of the esteem in which the family are held by the community.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our deepest appreciation to our dear friends and
neighbors for their every kindness in this sad hour.
MRS. KATIE SQUIRE AND CHILDREN
CHARLES SQUIRE AND FAMILY
AUSTIN
Dorman Wright, Smith Family in Wayne Co, page 50c. 1928
OBITUARY OF HANNA ANN HARSHBARGER SMITH
Hanna Ann Harshbarger, the daughter of Emily and William Harshbarger died December 29, 1928, at the age of 79 years, 11 months and 13 days. She was united in marriage to Harrison Smith on July 7th, 1870. He preceded her in death March 5th, 1923. To this union was born eight children; Oliver, Walter, Rube, Tamer, and Annie of Wayne City, Il; Erlie and Nellie of Melvin Il.; Esty of Mendota; two step-sons Charlie and Calvin of Wayne City, twenty- nine grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren. She was converted in youth and was a charter member of the Long Prairie church. Later moved membership to Olive Branch, where she lived a consistent Christian to the last. She was a kind and loving mother and companion and was always will to lend a helping hand to friends and neighbors. Surviving also are bro. Ambros Harshbarger of Bluford; one sister Dean Bailey of Chiona, Mo.
Sleep on, dear mother
Your voyage of life is o'er
We hope to meet you some day
Where parting will be no more.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday by Eld. George W. Hall at Olive Branch Church in the presence of a large and sorrowing congregation, after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery nearby.
Additional Information
Born January 16, 1849 Wayne County Il.
Buried Olive Branch Cemetery
Marlene Olson, genealogy800@yahoo.com
Wayne
Co, IL / obit / John Duncan Shaw
(d.28 March 1930)
Wayne Co. Press
John D. Shaw
John D. Shaw , son of William and Sarah Shaw was born December 9 th, 1868;
departed this life March 28th, 1930, at 11:20 P.M. age 61 years, 3 months and
16 days.
He was united in marriage to Laura A. Smothers, October 25th, 1890. To
this union were born five children. Three boys and two girls, Jesse L.
of Roscoe, Wisconsin, Ora M. Burkett, of Jefferson County, Lula E. Grubb,
Orchardville, Roy W. of Fairfield and Burl G. at home. He also had 18
grandchild, one brother Charles W. Shaw of Keenes, one sister Sarah Westfall of
Kansas City, to mourn his departure. Three grandchildren having preceded him
in death.
He professed faith in Christ early in life and joined the Reorganized Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and remained a devoted member to the end. He
bore his suffering patiently having been bed fast for the past 19 weeks.
For the last two weeks he often expressed his willingness and readiness to go
to his home in the great beyond. He was a devoted husband and kind
father. He will be greatly missed in the home and community. Funeral
services were held at Bailey Church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock by Rev.
R. H. Henson.
Card of Thanks.
We wish to express our heart felt thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown by
our friends and neighbors through the long illness and death of our beloved
father and husband.
Feb. 8, 1932
Mrs. Helen Simpson of south of town Died This Week
After an illness of several days Mrs. Helen (Crouch) Simpson, wife of the late Claude Simpson was taken from her earthly cares, Monday evening at six o'clock. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Simpson has made her home with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Crouch, who live south of Wayne City, near the county line. A shadow of sorrow has been cast over the entire neighborhood, as Mrs. Simpson was very popular. Helen Zola Couch was born on May 5,1911, and departed this life on February 8,1932 at the age of 20 years, 9 months and 3 days. She was united in marriage on December 24, 1928 to Claude Simpson who preceded her in death in March 1929. To this union was born a son, Warren Claude Simpson. At age 12, she professed her faith in Christ and in September 1930 she united with the Olive Branch Church, where she remained a faithful member until death. She leaves to mourn their loss a son, Warren Claude; a father and mother; two brothers, Russell, of Chicago and Earl of Wayne City; one grandfather, W. H. Shealey and other relatives and friends. In our hour of bereavement we thankfully acknowledge God's wonderful love and wisdom in taking her from these past weeks of pain and uncertainty to her just reward with Him in that home not made with hands. A loving one from us has gone, A voice we love is stilled; A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. Funeral services were held at Olive Branch church, Wednesday, February 10th at 11:00 o'clock by F.H. Clark.
unknown obit (from James T. Smith), December of 1932.
Charlie Smith, son of Harrison and Lydia Bond Smith, was born in Wayne County, Illinois September 9, 1861. Departed this life December 27, 1932, age 71 years 3 months and 18 days. He was united in marriage to Alice Davis February 3, 1884. She preceded him in death in 1917. to this union were born seven children, Condy, of Stonington, Ralph of Rochelle, Ezra and John of Chicago, Hoit of Wayne City, Mrs. Ina Fields, of Aden and Mrs. Earna Jones, of Chicago. The deceased was converted in early life and lived a faithful Christian life, always doing deeds of kindness and ready to lend a helping hand in time of need. His friends were numbered by his acquantances. He has spent his entire life in Wayne County and was one of the successful farmers of the country. The community has suffered a loss in his death. He has been afflicted for several years, but his last illness was of only about two weeks duration. All was done for him that loving hands could do. But He who doeth all things well saw fit to remove him from this Earth to his reward. He leaves to mourn their loss, seven children, 20 grandchildren living, three having preceded him in death, one brother Calvin, three half brothers, Oliver, Walter and Rube, of Wayne City, and five sisters, Anna Kingston, of Aden, Erlie Close, Tamer Draper and Nellie Hall all of Paxton and Esty Myers, of Humboldt. Besides a host of friends.
1934-129; Times-Leader 04-Oct. 1934
Mary Ann Garrison Bayles Sefried
Born March 1, 1863, near Bell Prairie IL; died September 25, 1934 in home near Bell Prairie,; daughter of Dr. Gregg & Rebecca ( Trotter- from Ham. Co. M # 1855 Aug. 22, 1859) Garrison. Married John A. Bayles, August 21, 1887 d. 2 sons Ira died in infancy, & Charles A. Bayles of Van Wert Ohio. Married John D. Sefied, May 1896; 4 children: William & Bonham both of Bell Prairie, Grace Mae Jones of Harvey & Leslie Sefried of Harvey. Leaves 1 brother Charles Garrison of Los Angeles, Cal. 3 sisters Mrs. Nancy Bayles & Mrs. Phoebe Willeman both of Wayne city & Mrs. Grace Stein of Grafton W. Va. Interned Crouch Cemetery.
Wayne Co Press
May 4, 1939
THOMAS J. SHEHORN DIES IN OLNEY SANITARIUM.
Well Known Fairfield Resident Had Been in Failing Health For Some
Thomas J. Shehorn well-known and respected Fairfield resident passed away about three o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Olney sanitarium, following an illness with Bright's disease and heart trouble. Mr. Shehorn had been in failing health for some time. A week ago he was taken to the hospital but his condition failed to improve. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at the Bailey church, north of Wayne City, by Rev. R. O. Leach, of this city. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Shehorn for many years, was one of Wayne county's most successful farmers. About sixteen years ago he retired from farm work and moved to Fairfield. He has served as the president of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Company here for many years. Thomas Jefferson, son of Benjamin F. and Angeline Shehorn, was born in Wayne County, May 26, 1866. His life has been spent in and near the vicinity of his birth, where he engaged in farming and stock raising. He was well and favorably known throughout the county and was one of Wayne County's substantial citizens. For the past seventeen years he has lived in Fairfield.
In early manhood he was converted during a revival conducted by Rev. Thomas Farmer and united with the Arrington Prairie General Baptist church. He has remained a faithful member of this congregation throughout his life.
August 14, 1887, he was united in marriage with Mary L. Weaver. Six children were born to this union, two of whom preceded their father in death one little son having died in infancy and another son, Fred, died March 15, 1931.
He recently went to the Olney Sanitarium for treatment. He entered into rest Sunday afternoon, April 30, 1939, age 72 years, 11 months and 4 days. He is survived by his companion, three sons, Albert Clarence and John; one daughter, Mrs. Loa Finley, all of Wayne County; one brother, Arthur, three sisters, Lizzie Malone, Amanda Pennington and Matilda Weaver, (couldn't make the number out) grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
Wayne County Press –
d. 26th Dec. 1941
MRS. LAURA SHAW,
HIT BY AUTOMOBILE, DIES
Well-Known Resident West of Fairfield Died Friday in
Olney Hospital.
Mrs. Laura Shaw, 67, widow of the late John Shaw, well-known resident west of Fairfield, died in the Olney sanitarium Friday morning from injuries suffered when she was
struck by a car while crossing state highway fifteen in front of her home
Christmas night. Mrs. Shaw had just alighted from a car on the south side of
the highway and had walked around it and was crossing to her home on the north
side of the road, when a car driven by William E. Bingham of Carmi, coming from
the east, struck her.
Died at Olney.
She was taken to the Olney sanitarium in the Nale ambulance, but passed away
early the next morning. The body was returned here and funeral services were
held at eleven o'clock Monday morning in the Bailey church, north of Wayne City, by Rev. Louis DeSelms. Burial was in the Bailey cemetery. At an inquest held in
Olney Saturday, the jury held that death resulted from an unavoidable accident.
Bingham, driver of the car, testified that he was driving from Carmi to
Johnsville and that it was raining. He said his auto lights were on, but the
woman ran from behind a slowly moving car onto the pavement into the pa_
_ of his car and that he was unable to avoid striking her. Dr.
Frank J. Weber, Jr, of Olney, was the other witness at the inquest. A producing
oil well recently was drilled on a location west of Fairfield in which Mrs.
Shaw owned and interest, but she had not yet received her first royalty check.
Life Sketch.
Laura A. Smothers, daughter of John Henry and Irene Smothers, was born in
Wayne county, September 13th,1874 and departed this life, December 16th, 1941,
near Fairfield, aged 67 years, three months and thirteen days. She was united
in marriage to John D. Shaw, October 23rd, 1890, who preceded her in death
March 28, 1930. To this union were born five children, Jesse, of Durand,
IL; Ora, wife of Everette Burkett, who preceded her in death October 5th, 1938;
Lulu Grubb, of near Fairfield; Roy W, of Ironton, MO; and Burl of
Fairfield; one brother, Will Smothers, of Keenes; and several
grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. At an early age she united
with the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints and lived a faithful Christian
life.
(note: House was ransacked at the same time. Several of my aunts said,
" She was in charge of large amounts
of money ..... " )
Feb. 13, 1941
Mark L. Shell, 83, Son of Civil War Captain is Dead
Mark L. Shell died at 4 a.m. today at the home of his son, Bernie Shell, 3 miles east of Mt. Vernon. His age was 83 years 7 months and 29 days. He had been failing in health for some time. He engaged in farming all his life, until the last few years when his age prevented him continuing in that occupation. He was born south of Keenes, Ill. He was the son of Captain Calvin Shell a prominent man, who was a veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars. While in the south Captain Shell was ordered to return north where he dispersed the Copperheads or disloyalists, located on the Skillet Fork at fort Shipley, better known in Wayne County as “Rebels Bend”
He (Marcus) was the last of several brothers and sisters. He leaves the following children: Bernie Shell, Mt. Vernon: Floyd Shell, McLeansboro; Perlie Shell, Keenes; Mrs. Roy Payne, Mendota, Il. ; Mrs. Nellie Smith, Wayne City; Mrs. Bert Layne (LANE) Wayne City; Mrs. Willard Favors, Muncie, Indiana; and a step-son A. F. Morgan, of Mt. Vernon. Also several grand and great grandchildren. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Lester Oathouse, will be held at the Mt. Zion Church, Friday, Burial will be in Farnsworth Cemetery.
W.B. SIMMONS
PROMINENT CISNE MERCHANT DIES
Resident of Wayne County
for 70 Years
Passes Away After Suffering Hemorrhage
May 1943
W.B. Simmons, prominent Cisne merchant for the past 31 years passed away Friday morning. On Monday morning, May 24th, he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and l;apsed into a coma, from which he never rallied. William Boyd Simmons, son of Isham and Gilla Simmons, was born in Wayne County, Illinois, September 10, 1867, and passed away at his home in Cisne, Illinois, May 28, 1943, at the age of 75 years, eight months and 18 days. All of his life except about six years in Georgetown, Ky., was lived in Wayne County. He was married on January 15, 1893, to Orletta Barrett. To this union four children were born, Roy Geln, Erma Lesta, Eva Pearl, and Ora Fay. Roy and Erma preceded him in death. Thirty-one years ago he and his wife bought the store in Cisne which they have operated since that time. About 45 years ago he was converted and joined the Indian Prairie Baptist Church under the ministry of Rev. Cal Richardson. In February, 1920, he and his wife transferred their membership to the Methodist Church in Cisne, which church he loved and supported until his passing on to his reward. He loved his home and family, and was never happier than when doing something for his loved ones. He leaves to mourn his departure, his devoted wife who had been his beloved companion for a little more than fifty years; two daughters, Mrs. Eva Sullivan, of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Fay Mann of Flora; four grandchildren, Roy Glen and Robert Glen Simmons, Mrs. Lorraine Vogel, and Mary Ann Mann; two brothers, Abe Simmons of Cisne and J.S. Simmons of Hardin, Montana, and one sister, Mrs. Della Munkres of Buffalo, Wyoming; besides other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted from the Cisne Methodist Church, Sunday afternoon by the pastor, Rev. Homer R. Herrin. Interment was in the Cisne cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We desire to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the friends,
neighbors and acquaintances for their every expression of sympathy at the time
of our great loss.
Mrs. Orietta Simmons
And Family
MINNIE B. (LeCROY) SIMMS
Mrs. Minnie B. Simms (nee Minnie B. LeCroy), daughter of William and Pheraba Young Le Croy, was born March 5, 1873 near Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois and passed away in St. Louis, Mo., April 6, 1945. She attended school in her neighborhood and completed the eighth grade course. Early in life she gave her heart to God and united with the Victory General Baptist church near her home. On June 19, 1895 she married Wesley Simms and located in Fairfield, where her four children were born. About 1907 she with her family moved to St. Louis, Mo. where she lived until her demise. After locating in St. Louis, she united with the Methodist church there. She leaves to mourn her going, two daughters, Mrs. Glen Weigman, St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Mabel Mather, New York; two sons, William and Carroll Simms, both of St. Louis; seven grandchildren, Mrs. Myra Lee Miller, David Weigman, Carol Jean Mather, William Mather, Gail Simms, Carroll Jr. Sims, and Sally Lou Sims. Two sisters, Mrs. Kate Heidinger of Peoria, Ill., and Mrs. Elma Sons Rinard, Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers, Mr. Fred LeCroy of Cisne, and Dr. Wm. E. LeCroy, of this city; three aunts, Mrs. Etta McKitrick of Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. Amelia Withrow of Wayne City, and Mrs. Laura Withrow of Rolla, Kansas. One uncle, Sam Young of Fairfield; two daughters-in-law; two sons-in-law, and other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted from the Dixon-Crippin Chapel, Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. C.L. Peterson, pastor of the 1st Methodist church of this city, Interment was in Maple Hill cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends and relatives for their
kindness and sympathy during our recent loss and to all who sent floral
offerings.
Mr. and Mrs. Myron Weigman
Times-leader Jan 3, 1946
1946-146
Born Aug 13, 1867, Ham. Co. died December 25, 1945 in a hospital in Harvey; son of Albert and Mary (Schuster-Peanki see 1967-218) Sefried. Married Mary Garrison Bayles, May 18, 1896, died 1934 Leaves 4 children; William E & Bonham G. both of Bell Prairie, Leslie Sefried and Grace May Jones both of Harvey; 2 brothers Peter of Mt. Vernon and Eddie Sefried of Bell Prairie; 3 sisters Mrs. Kate Zachman, Mrs. Caroline Hooker, & Mrs. Frank Schelenbaum. Interred Bell City
Wayne County Press (died Feb. 5, 1946)
GILBERT SHREVE DIES AT WAYNE CITY HOME
Gilbert Shreve, 53, a prominent resident of Wayne City, died at his home at about 6:15 last Tuesday evening, after suffering a heart attack at 4:30 P.M. He was born Dec. 29, 1892, the son of Thomas and Martha Shreve, and lived in and near Wayne City all his life. The past four years and five months he has been employed by the Southern Illinois Lumber Co., making a very efficient employee. He made friends readily and kept them. He was converted in early manhood and joined the General Baptist Church at Union Star, where he held his membership at the time of his death. He was an Ordained Decon of the Union Star C hurch. Since moving to Wayne City he has been an active worker in the Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Lydia; five children and three sons-in-law, namely; Walter and Weta Miner, George and Ruth Shadwell, Bill and Doris King, and Clifford Shreve, all of Wayne City and Ruben in the Navy. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Gene Miner, Donnie Shadwell, Eddie and Sandra King; two brothers, John and Arthur Shreve; four sisters, Bertha Talbert, Lillie Braddy, Gertie Bosley and Cora Dalton, besides a great number of nephews, nieces and a host of other relatives and friends. Weep not dear friend as those who have no hope. A good man from us is gone, that will be greatly missed by all.
Wayne County Press
October 1946
HENRY SILAS STEELE
Henry Silas Steele, son of James and Nancy M. Steele, was born in Carrolton, Kentucky, Nov. 22, 1872 and departed this life Oct. 12th, 1946. He was preceded in death by his father and mother and one sister, Ella. He never married and for many years resided with his parents, helping to care for them in their declining years. After their passing, he continued to reside in the old home at Cisne, until illness made it necessary for him to enter the St. John's Sanitarium at Springfield, where he passed peacefully away at the age of 73 years, 10 months and 20 days. He leaves to mourn his passing one brother, John Steele, of Lincoln; one sister, Mrs. F.M. Flick, of Pontiac, also six nephews and two nieces and many friends who will miss his friendly greeting and ready hand, as he was always ready to help anyone in need as long as he was able to do so, though his failing eyesight the past several years has made it impossible for him to undertake any active vocation. Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Church in Cisne, Monday morning, Oct. 14th, at 10 o'clock. Burial was in the family lot in the Cisne cemetery.
Times-Leader,
February 3, 1949.
Born June 7, 1868 died January 25 1949, in his home in McLeansboro; son of Daniel and Mary Harshbarger Smith. Lived in Ellis Mound and McLeansboro for past 13 years. Married Hattie Daily January 15 1914; 7 children 2 died infant son and Mary died at 16 leaves 5 children Mrs. Laura Ballard of Peoria, Mrs. Dorothy Brown of Gibson City, Mrs. Muriel Rich of Wayne City, Frank Smith, and Nolan Smith both of Wayne City, Married Myrtle Clark August 18, 1917 2 children Mrs. Juanita Murta and Clyde Daniel Smith.
Wayne County Press
October, 1949
Mary, daughter of Franz and Mary Elizabeth (Barth) Schumann, was born in Marietta, O., August 5, 1876 In childhood, she, with her parents, moved to Illinois, living in Cisne where she resided until the time of her death October 3, 1949, at the age of 73 years, one month and 28 days. Mary was of a loving disposition. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, three brothers, and one sister. She leaves to mourn her departure two sisters, Emma Schumann and Louise Snow; two nieces, one nephew, and two sister-in-law.
A loving one from us is gone,
ZA voice we loved is stilled.
A chair is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.
Funeral services were conducted from the family residence on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 6, by the Rev. W.E. Courtright, assisted by the Rev. Edward Watson, with interment in the family lot of the Cisne cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank very kindly every one who assisted in any way during the
illness and death of our sister
Emma Schumann
Louise Snow
Clay Isaac Smith, son of Grover
and Lockie (Jones) Smith, passed away suddenly, near
his home at Mansfield, IL., October 25, 1945. He was born May 23, 1910, near
Dahlgren. He was united in marriage with Cora Irene Thomason October 7, 1930.
To this union four children were born, Donna Ruth, Allen, Laverne and Larry,
all at home. He leaves to mourn his passing a loving wife, four children,
father and mother, two brothers, three sisters Mrs. Hazel Lane, Mrs. Bonnie
Rayburn of Dahlgren and Mrs. Alma Marshel of Saybrook; a loving father and
mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wilse Thomason and a host of relatives and friends.
A loving one from us is gone, a voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in
our house that never can be filled
William Walter Smith (unknown paper sent to me by Sharon Pilkington). "William Walter Smith, son of Harrison and Annie Smith, was born in Orel Township in Wayne county Feb. 15, 1874. He departed this life Jan 13, 1947 age 72years 10 months and 29 days. He was married to Martha L. Richardson, Oct 17, 1900, she preceded him in death Oct 6, 1932. To this union were born four children, James Martin, who died in infancy; two daughters, Mable Wright and Maude Kelsay, of Wayne City, and a son Maurice Smith of Fairfield, with whom he was living. His entire life was spent in Wayne County near the old home where he was born. Surviving are the three children; two brothers, Rube Smith of Wayne City and Oliver Smith of Dahlgren; three sisters, Tamer Draper of Dahlgren, Erlie Close of Loda and Estie Myers of Humboldt; one daughter in law Mrs. Maurice Smith; two son-in-laws, Grady Wright and Lee Kelsay, and eight grandchildren all of whom he loved dearly. He was converted in early life and joined the olive Branch Baptist Church where he remained a faithful member until death. He has served in public office on many occasions. He was a good husband and father, a good neighbor always ready to lend a helping hand. He was the best of fathers. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. George W. Hall, Tuesday afternoon. There was a large attendance. Burial was in the church cemetery. " I give to you faith, hope and charity but the greatest of these is charity." He will be sadly missed by his children and friends. "life's race well run, Life's work well done, life's work is ended, now cometh rest."
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank all friends and neighbors who assisted in any way at the death of our father Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Smith Mr. and Mrs. Grady Wright Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Kelsay.".
Funeral Services for Ruben Smith Conducted Today, unknown paper sent to me by Sharon Pilkington. "Ruben Raleigh Smith, 78, a retired farmer of Wayne city died 10 a. m. Saturday of a heart attack. Taken to Fairfield Memorial Hospital by Richardson Ambulance of Wayne City, he was pronounced dead on arrival. Funeral services for Mr. Smith are today at 2p.m. in olive branch Church. The Rev. H. H. Mayberry will officiate and burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. Mr. Smith was a member of Ellis Mound Church. She (He) is survived by his wife the former Miss Bertha Dailey; a daughter, Mrs. Flossie McKinney of Bluford; two sisters, Mrs. Erlie Close of Paxton and Mrs. Esta Meyers. Also surviving are five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Smith was born in Wayne county October 13, 1876 the son of William H. and Anna Harshbarger Smith. The Richardson Funeral Home at Wayne city was in charge of arrangements.".
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank all friends and neighbors who assisted in any way at the death of our father Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Smith Mr. and Mrs. Grady Wright Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Kelsay.".
Register News, December 20, 1961, Mt. Vernon Illinois.
PERLIE SHELL OF KEENS DIES AT AGE 77 YEARS
Perlie Shell, 77, of Keens, died at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:p.m. Friday at the Richardson Chapel in Wayne City with Rev. H. H. Mayberry officiating. Burial will be in Thompson Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Richardson Chapel where friends may call after 6:00 p.m. today. Mr. Shell was born in Wayne County the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Shell. He was first married to Jessie Blasby, who preceded him in death in 1917, he later married Alice Belangee, who preceded him in death in 1938. Surviving are two sons, Glen and Warren Shell of Keens; five daughters, Mrs. Lorena Richards of Wayne City, Mrs. Colena Mathews of Fairfield, Mrs. Maxine Cowan of Keens, Mrs. Leona Mills of Mt. Vernon, and Mrs. Geraldine Buchanan of Toluca, Ill.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Erna Zeigler of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Edna Lang of Sesser; two half brothers, Vernon and Floyd Shell of McLeansboro; a sister Mrs. Bertha Priest of Carmi; three half sisters, Mrs. Nellie Smith and Mrs. Junie Lane of Wayne City, and Mrs. Bessie Payne of Mendota, IL. 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Obituary, 7-15-1954.
Lochie Smith, County Resident, Died at age 65
Funeral services are to be today at 2 p.m. from the Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church for Mrs. Lochie Smith, 65, a Wayne County resident who died at 1 p.m. Saturday in Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Mt. Vernon. The Rev. H. H. Mayberry will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Oakley Miller. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The daughter of I. N. and Rosella (Estes) Jones, she was born in Jefferson County September 25, 1889. She married to Grover Smith and the couple had five children. Survivors besides her husband are two sons, Kirby Smith of Wayne City and Raymond Smith of Dahlgren, three daughters, Hazel Lane of Dahlgren, Alma Marshall of Fairfield and Bonnie Rayburn of Wayne City; four brothers, Guy and Herman Jones of Harvey, J. L. Jones of Chicago and C. E. Jones of Henrick: one sister Mrs. C. R. Austin of Harvey; 26 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A son Clay Smith preceded her in death. Mrs. Smith spent most of her life in Orel Township. She was a member of the Olive Branch Church. The body remained at Richardson Chapel in Wayne City until the funeral hour.
OBITUARY
Lochie Smith, the daughter of I. M. and Rozella (Estes) Jones, was born near Opdyke, Jefferson County Illinois. She departed this life July 10, 1954 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Mt. Vernon, IL. at age 65 years, nine months and fifteen days. She was united in marriage to Grover Smith, September 12, 1905, to this union six children were born. She is survived by her husband, three daughters and two sons. The children are Hazel Lane, Dahlgren, Alma Marshel, Fairfield; Bonnie Rayburn, Wayne City; Kirby Smith, Wayne City; Raymond Smith, Dahlgren. Also surviving are one sister and four brothers. Edna Austin and Guy Jones, Harvey; J. L. Jones, Chicago; Carl Jones, Henrick, and Herman Jones, Harvey. Also 25 grandchildren, one step grandchild, three great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. One grandson, Gene Lane, is in the U. S. Air Force in Germany. Preceding her in death were her father and mother, one son, Clay Smith, two brothers, Walter and Warner Jones, and one great grandchild Randall Leroy Rayburn. She professed faith in Christ at an early age and joined Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church where she remained a faithful member. She always liked to attend church but due to failing health in the last years of her life she was unable to do so. She enjoyed good health until the last few years, when she became ill. All was done for her that medical science and loving hands could do. She was a loving wife and mother and had many friends. She will be sadly missed by her loved ones and friends, for to know her was to love her.
Wayne County Press
May 18, 1959
MRS. MARY SHEHORN DIES AT AGE OF 91
Passed Away At Daughter's Home in Berry Township Friday Morning
Mrs Mary Shehorn, 91, a lifetime Wayne county resident died about 8:30 Friday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Loa Finley in Berry township following an extended illness. She was the widow of Thomas J. Shehorn. Funeral services were conducted from Bailey church Sunday afternoon with Rev. R. O. Leach in charge. Interment was in Bailey cemetery. The Crippin Funeral home was in charge of arrangements. Mary Leota, daughter of John and Mary Jane Weaver was born in Wayne County August 14th, 1867. She grew to womanhood and spent her life in and near the vicinity of her birth. In her youth she was converted to Christ and united with the Arrington Prairie General Baptist church, where she retained her membership throughout her life. She was married to Thomas J. Shehorn August 14th, 1887 with six children born to this union. One child died in infancy and a son, Fred died in March 1931. Her husband passed away April 30th, 1939. Surviving are three sons Albert of Fairfield, Clarence of Cisne; and John of Orchard township; one daughter, Nora, wife of Loa Finley, of Berry township; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Grover Smith picture from Ruth Lemp
WAYNE COUNTY PRESS,
APRIL 23, 1962 P. 7 C.3.
GROVER SMITH DIES
Grover K. Smith, 77, of Dahlgren, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Memorial Hospital. He was the father of Mrs. Alma Marshel and Mrs. Bonnie Rayburn, of Fairfield; and Kirby Smith, of Wayne City. Funeral services were held Sunday from the Olive Branch church, with Rev. H. H. Mayberry officiating. Internment was in the church cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home was in charge. He was born in Wayne County February 18th 1885, the son of Daniel and Mary Harshbarger Smith. In 1905 he married to Lochie Jones, who died in 1954. Later he married Nigel Pettijohn, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons; three daughters; two step-sons; one step-daughter; 30 grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
Breeze Courier Newspaper, Friday October 5, 1965 page 5, Taylorville, Illinois.
H. C. (CON) SMITH DIES SUDDENLY THIS MORNING
H. C. (Con) Smith 77, Rural Route 2, Assumption,
died suddenly at 2:15 o'clock this morning in Decatur and Macon County Hospital, where he was admitted at midnight, Thursday. Mr. Smith was born March 5, 1885,
in Wayne County, the son of Charles and Alice Davis Smith. He was married to
Sarah Trotter March 12, 1911, in Wayne County and had resided in Christian County since 1925. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are the widow and following
children: Robert R. Poplar Bluffs, Mo.; Arthur L., Rural Route 3; James M. this
city; William H., Rural Route 2, Assumption; Mrs. Presley (Helen) Everlen,
Stonington; Mrs. Lester (Virginia) Mullen or Raymond; Mrs. Ernest (Sadie)
Durbin this city; sister Mrs. J. L. Jones of Chicago; 31 grandchildren and 12
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 0'clock Sunday
afternoon in the Connolly Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Painter will officiate
and interment will be in Stonington Cemetery. Friends may call the funeral home
after 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon until the hour of the service.
Breeze Courier, Taylorville Illinois
Saturday October 6, 1962 page 3 col. 3
SMITH FUNERAL 2 P.M. SUNDAY
Funeral services for H. C. (Con) Smith 77, of Rural Route 2, Assumption, will be held ar 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Connolly Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Painter, pastor of the Stonnington Nazarene Church will officiate, and interment will be in the Stonnington Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this afternoon until the hour of the services. Mr. Smith died suddenly early Friday morning in the Decatur and Macon County Hospital, where he was admitted two hours earlier.
Wayne County Press, February 25, 1971 p. 2 C1-2, Fairfield, Illinois.
A 77-year old Wayne City man Guy
Raymond Shell, died at 8 p.m. Monday at his home.
RITES CONDUCTED
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Richardson's Funeral Chapel in Wayne City with Rev. Joe Bob Pierce officiating. Burial was in Thomason Cemetery. The Wayne County native was born on September 4, 1893, the son of Douglas and Sarah Shell. He married his wife Etta (LANE) on August 31, 1913, who survives.
THE SURVIVORS
Also surviving are a son, Norland, of Wayne City; a daughter Mrs. Mary LaVerne Witter, of Wayne City; one grandchild; a brother Joe, of Emminence, Mo. and a sister Mrs. Gertie Ihmels of East St. Louis.
Jesse L. Shaw of Wayne City (Obit 1)
(June 1972)
Jesse L. Shaw, 80, of Route 2, Wayne City, died yesterday
morning in Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He is survived by 117 living
relatives. Mr. Shaw was born August 4, 1891, in Wayne County, the son of John and Laura (Smothers)Shaw.
He married Novella Jane Dalton on Dec. 15, 1912. She died in 1926, and Mr. Shaw
married Mahala (Barnard) Ferguson on Nov 30, 1946. She survives.
Funeral services
will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the Bailey Church, with Rev. George Wolfe
officiating. Burial will be in the Bailey cemetery. Friends may call at the
Richardson Chapel in Wayne City after 6 p.m. today. Besides his wife, Mr. Shaw,
is survived by two sons, Emmett Shaw of Rockford and Francis Shaw of Davenport,
Iowa; five daughters, Icle Strandberg, Ola Qualman, and Lois Badertscher, all
of Rockford, Dora Puddicombe of Rockton, and Pearl Laube of Janesville,
Wisconsin;
three step-sons, Euil Ferguson of Wayne City, Elmer Ferguson of St. John, Kan.,
and Lawrence Ferguson of Mt. Vernon; one step-daughter, Opal Bailey of
Wayne City; two brothers, Roy Shaw and Burl Shaw of Fairfield; one sister, Lula
Grubb of Fairfield; one sister, Lula Grubb of Fairfield; 28 grandchildren, 38
great-grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren, and 23 step- great- grandchildren.
69 descendants went from northern Illinois to Wayne County, IL for the funeral
Nspr - Wayne County
Press
(Abt. 15 June 1972) – Obit 2
Jesse L. Shaw, Retired Northern Wayne County Farmer, 80 yrs, dies in Mt
Vernon Hospital
A retired northern Wayne City farmer, Jesse L. Shaw, died at 4:10 a.m. Thursday
(today) at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Mt Vernon where he had been a
patient four weeks. Mr. Shaw, the brother of Roy and Burl Shaw, and Mrs. Lula
Grubb all of Fairfield had been suffering from diabetes. In recent months
his health had been very poor. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday
at the Bailey Church with Elder George Wolf officiating. Visitation for friends
and family will probably be Friday afternoon at Richardson's Funeral Home in Wayne City. Mr. Shaw was born in Wayne County 4 Aug 1891, the son of John and Laura
(Smothers) Shaw. He grew up in Wayne County. He lived in Wayne County, teaching school and farming until he married Mahalia (Barnard) Ferguson, the widow of
Roy Ferguson. They moved to the Rockford area where he worked for a
number of years in construction. Many of their children still live there.
Returned to Wayne
However, about 25 years ago he and his wife returned to Wayne County and farming. They have lived here since. He was a member of the Reorganized Church
of Latter Day Saints.
Surviving are his wife: two sons, Francis of Davenport, Iowa; and Emmett of Rockford; five daughters, Mrs. Eddie (Ola) Qualman, Rockford; Mrs. Burdell (Dora) Puddicombe, Rockton; Mrs. Icle Strandberg, Belvidere; Mrs. Mike (Lois) Badertscher, Rockford; and Mrs. Clarence (Pearl) Laude, of Janesville, Wis; 28 grand-children; three step- sons, Lawrence Ferguson, Mt Vernon: Elmer Ferguson, of St Johns, Kansas; Euil Ferguson of Wayne City; one daughter, Opal Bailey, of _____ City; two brothers, Roy and Burl Shaw of Fairfield; and one sister, Mrs. Lula Grubb, of Fairfield.
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Added note: first wife was Novella Jane (Dalton) Shaw. They had eight
children. Edward Shaw was four days old and was buried under a tree in
Belvidere Cem, Boone Co, IL along with his mother, who was buried in back of
cemetery.
second wife was Mahala (Barnard) Ferguson/Shaw, who had four children with her
first husband, Roy Ferguson. They were married in Indiana and honeymoon at Ironton, MO where his son, Roy Shaw was teaching.
TIMES-LEADER, OCTOBER 18, 1973.
Born October 23, 1897, Hamilton County Illinois, died October 15, 1973, home near McLeansboro; daughter of Isaac & Harriet Hill Hood. Married Floyd Shell. Leaves Husband, son, Lowell H. Shell of Milwaukee, WI. daughter Mrs. Lois Morris of McLeansboro, Interred Mt. Olive Cemetery. (see 1930-51, 1984-165) Legacy of Kin II p. 1017 1973-207
Wayne County Press, 1974.
Mrs. Nellie Smith, 80 of Keens, died at 12.55 p.m. Thursday at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2p.m. today at the Richardson Funeral Chapel in Wayne City. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. Mrs. Smith was born in Wayne County on March 3, 1894, the daughter of Marcus and Ellen (Terry) Shell. In 1911 she married Ross (Roscoe) Smith, who preceded her in death in 1954. Survivors include two sons Glen and Herman Smith both of Wayne city; four daughters Mrs. Golda Robertson, Mrs. Maxine Pilcher, Mrs. Lucille Youngblood, all of Wayne City and Mrs. Imogene (Jackie) Mordic, Fairfield; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two brothers, Bernie Shell Mt. Vernon. Floyd Shell, McLeansboro; one sister Junie Shell, Wayne City; two half brothers Raymond Shell and Roy Shell both of Muncie Indiana; and two half sisters, Mrs. Bertha Preist, Carmi and Mrs. Esther Favors, Muncie Indiana.
Wayne Co. Press
about 1977
Ralph C. Simpson, 80, a resident of Cisne many years, was found dead at 12:15
p.m. Thursday at his home in Cisne. Mr. Simpson, who lived alone, was found by
his brother-in-law. Merle Malone. Coroner Bob Johnson conducted an
inquiry into his death and it is believed he suffered a heart attack. Rites
Conducted Services were conducted at 1:30 Sunday afternoon at the Hosselton
Funeral Home in Cisne, with Bro. John Bainum officiating. Burial was in the Cisne Cemetery. Mr. Simpson was born June 27, 1897, in Wayne County, the son of Samuel and Sidney (Spriggs) Simpson. He was married to
Blanche Powless Aug. 21, 1918, in Cisne. She preceded him in
death Apr. 10, 1972. Mr. Simpson was a general laborer. The Survivors
Surviving are one son, Lales, of Fairfield; one daughter
Mrs. David (Catherine) Truax, of Ravenna, O.; three grandchildren; two sisters,
Mrs. Mike (Marie) German, of Michigan; and Mrs. Merle (Julia) Malone,
of Cisne. Preceding him in death were one daughter, Dorothy Glenn;
one brother, Wayne; one sister, Blanche; and his parents.
Register News, September 27, 1980, Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Bernie S. Shell, 84, of Mt. Vernon, died at 10:35 p.m. Friday at Jeffersonian Nursing Home. He was a retired farmer and a World War II army veteran. Mr. Shell was born in Wayne County January 7, 1896, the son of Mark and Ellen (Terry) Shell, who preceded him in death. On December 24, 1920, in Hamilton County he married Beatrice Shelton, who preceded him in death. He was a member of the Southwest Church of Christ and of the Disabled Veterans Association. Funeral services will be Monday at the Hughey Funeral Home with J. Howard Kraps and Lester Shell officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Survivors include two sons; Lester Shell of Jackson Ga. and Bob Shell of Mt. Vernon; one daughter Beulah Sanders of Mt. Vernon; three brothers Floyd Shell of McLeansboro, and Roy and Raymond Shell, both of Muncie, Indiana; one sister Mrs. Esther Favors also of Muncie, Indiana; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters
Wayne County Press, December 23, 1982.
GUY RAYMOND
"FLICK" SMITH 70,
a rural Dahlgren resident, the father of Bobby Smith, of Fairfield, died at
7:15 p.m. Monday December 20, 1982, at Good Samaritan Hospital at Mt. Vernon. He was a retired factory worker at Airtex.
SERVICES WEDNESDAY
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Richardson Funeral Home, of Wayne City, with rev. H. H. Mayberry officiating. Burial was in the Garrison Cemetery near Aden. Mr. Smith was born in Wayne County September 12, 1912, the son of Grover and Lochie (Jones) Smith. He was married to the former Flora Mitchell on July 29, 1933, who survives.
THE SURVIVORS
Survivors are his wife, Flora, of Dahlgren; four sons, Bobby Smith, of Fairfield; Gary Smith, Romeoville; Jack and Tom Smith, both of Wayne City; two daughters Audrey Crockett, of Worland, Wyo.; Deloris White of Wayne City; one brother, Kirby Smith of Wayne City; three sisters, Hazel Lane, of Dahlgren; Alma Marshel, of Sims; Bonnie Rayburn, of Bristow, Oklahoma; 23 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Wayne County Press
5 March 1980
Retired Fairfield Educator
Roy W. Shaw, 78, Dies
Roy W. Shaw, 78, a retired Fairfield educator and school administrator, died at
2:55 a.m. Wednesday at
Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Shaw had been in declining health suffering from a heart condition.
Last December, he suffered a stroke. He had been hospitalized several
times. He was admitted this last time about two weeks ago.
Services Friday
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Johnson Funeral Home in Fairfield, with Bro. David McConnell officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill
Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday
(tonight). Masonic services will be conducted at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday.
Mr. Shaw was born in Hickory Hill Township in Wayne County Aug 28, 1901.
He grew up in Wayne County and
was graduated from Fairfield High School. He was married to Velma Thomas July
29, 1922. Mr. Shaw received his teacher's certificate from Southern Illinois
University. In 1932, he moved to Ironton, MO, where he taught school
until 1952. In that year, he returned to Wayne County and taught a year at New Hope School serving as principal.
Was Principal
He then was hired as an instructor at Fairfield ____Street Grade School. He served as the school's principal for a few years until he retired.
After
retirement, he and his wife moved back to Ironton, where he taught school for a
few more years. He retired again and they returned
to Fairfield. He was a member of the Geff Christian church, the Fairfield
Masonic Lodge, the ___ Fellows lodge and the F__ Oldtimers Athletic
Association.
Surviving him are his wife, Velma; one brother, Burl Shaw of Fairfield; and one
sister, Lulu Grubb, of Fairfield.
TIMES-LEADER, April 26, 1984.
Born January 23, 1898, Wayne County Illinois, died April 23 1984, in a hospital in McLeansboro; son of Marcus & Ellen Terry Shell. Married Vera Hood August 17, 1921died; leaves Lowell Shell of Milwaukee WI. daughter Lois Morris of McLeansboro; 2 half-brothers Roy Shell & Raymond Shell both of Muncie, Ind. Half-sister Ester Favors of Muncie, Ind. 1 daughter died Vernadeen Johnson; interred Mt. Olive Cemetery.
TIMES-LEADER, June 21, 1984.
Born November 21, 1926, Hamilton County; died June 14, 1984 resident of Milwaukee, WI.; son of Floyd M. and Verda E. Hood Shell. Leaves daughter Mrs. George Ashley of Scipio Center, N. Y.; sister Mrs. Lois Morris of McLeansboro; 3 grandchildren. Interred Mt. Olive Cemetery, near McLeansboro.
Mrs. Roy Shaw, 82, Dies Following Lengthy Illness
Mrs. Velma E Shaw, 82 a resident of Way-Fair Restorium in Fairfield, died at 4:35 pm, Saturday, July 11, 1987 in the intensive care unit of Fairfield Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.
She had been a resident of Way-Fair for the past three years.
Husband was a Teacher.
Her husband, Roy Shaw was a former school teacher in the Fairfield area and at one time was principal at Center Street School. He also served as principal at the New Hope Gra de School at one time.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson's Funeral Home with Elder Dale Warren and Rev. Larry Hucker officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery in Fairfield.
Visitation for family and friends will be conducted from 6-8pm Monday (today) at the funeral home.
Mrs. Shaw was born in Wayne County Feb. 25, 1905, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Berg) Thomas. She was married to Roy Shaw in Olney on July 29, 1922 and he preceded her in death.
She attended schools in and around Fairfield and was a member of the Geff Christian Church. She was also a member of the Rebekahs and was a housewife.
She was a talented oil and paint artist and has won blue ribbons in still life at the Town and Country Art Show.
The Survivors
Among survivors are one sister, Edna Miller of Lacon; and on cousin, Roy Thomas of Fairfield.
Wayne County Press, July 14, 1988, Evansville.
DIES MONDAY
Kirby Smith, 80, of Wayne City died at 6:30 p.m. Monday July 11, 1988 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville following a lengthy illness. He was a retired employee of Airtex Products of Fairfield. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday (today) at the Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City with Rev. Richard McCormick officiating. Burial followed in the Olive Branch Cemetery, located south of Wayne City. Pallbearers were Gary Rayburn, Don Tucker, Kenny Sottlemeyer, Philip Butler, Donald Austin, Shawn Cates and Darrel Smith. Mr. Smith was born November 9, 1907 in Wayne County, the son of Grover and Lochie (Jones) Smith. He married the former Rizpah Harvey on February 9, 1929 and she survives. Surviving are his wife, Rizpah of Wayne City, 2 sons, Lanny and Danny of Sims; 3 daughters Mrs. LeRoy (Wilma) Rayburn; Mrs. Harry (Wanda) Austin, of Wayne City; Mrs. Jerry (Yvonne) Herbstrith of Pekin; 3 sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Hazel ) Lane of Dahlgren; Mrs. Ulla (Alma) Marshel of Sims, Mrs. George (Bonnie) Rayburn of Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and a grandson.
Times Leader, July 14, 1988
KIRBY SMITH
Born November 9, 1907, Wayne County; died July 11, 1988 in Hospital in Evansville, in r