Wmson Co Obits

Hampton, Wesley V., 82, died June 18, 1998, in Orland, California.  Funeral services were held June 24 in Orland.  Wesley was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Baptist Church, a Graduate of Carterville High School and a retired machinist. He was born 26 November 1915, in the Hampton Settlement of Williamson County, the son of Anthony and Ethel (Watson) Hampton. Survivors include his wife, Lorell Hampton of Orland; one sister, Naomi Hampton Manereing of Carbondale; one brother and sister-in-law, Virgil A. and Marguerite Hampton of Herrin; two daughters and one son-in-law, Gale and Gary Powner of Indianapolis, Indinia and Gwendolyn Whittington of Clayton, North Carolina; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary A. and Mary Linda Hampton of Locus Grove, Virginia; and 10 grand-children.  He was preceded in death by his former wife, Lola (Long) Hampton, and one son, Vernell Hampton.

Harris, Ralph W, Marion Attorney, age 77 of 1910 Julianne Dr. died at 7:30 a.m. Monday at Marion Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Harris was the senior partner in the law firm of Harris-Lambert and Wilson in Marion.  He was admitted to the bar in Indiana on Dec 8,1932 and in Illinois on Dec. 14 1933 after attending the University of Illinois, Sangamon College in Springfield, the University of Illinois in Chicago, and graduating from Lincoln College of Law in Springfield.  He attended school in the Marion School system and graduated from high school in
East St. Louis Before entering law school, he worked for the late Harry W. BRACY. Mr. Harris served as assistant state's attorney and at a very young age was elected as a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers.  He was a member of the Illinois and American Bar Associations and was chosen from the State of Illinois to serve on the Civil Practice Act Committee. Under former Governor GREEN, Mr. Harris was chosen to serve on the parole board. Other positions which Mr. Harris held throughout his career include serving as past president of the Williamson County Bar Association and membership in the Missouri Athletic Club, Marion Masonic Lodge No. 89 A.F. and A.M.,the Williamson County Shrine Club, Knight Templer, East ST. Louis Consistory of Shrine, the Elks Club BPOE No. 800, Knights of Phithyia, Marion Eagles Club, and was a Republican precinct committeeman for 12 years. Mr. Harris also was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was born Nov. 20 1904 in Creal Springs to Willis T. and Emma SCHAFER HARRIS.  He was married to the former Edna HUFFMASTER on Oct. 30,1933 in Springfield, and she survives. Also surviving are two children, Willis T. HARRIS of Virden, Ill., and Mrs. Milton (Sue) MOAKE of Biloxi, Miss., five granchildren, Kimberly Ann TOMASETTI of Korea, Deborah Sue Moake, Dallas Texas, Sandra Kay Moake and Steven Dale Moake, both of Austin Texas. and Ralph W. HARRIS II of Virden; one brother, John L. HARRIS Marion; and four sisters, Mrs. Winifred PERRY, Mrs. Mayme DeBRUIN and Mrs. Alice WHEELER, all of Marion, and Mrs. Ferne HARRIS HUNSEHE of Phoenix, AZ.  He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, James P. and Harry, and Willie who died in infancy, and two sisters, Minnie SANDERS, and Carolyn who also died in infancy. Funeral services for Mr. Harris will be held at 2p.m. Thursday
at Mitchell-Hughes with Dr. Phillip HARRIS of Nashville, Tenn. and Elder Gordon LAMBERT officiating.  Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 4-9 pm. Wednesday at the funeral home.  Those who wish may make contributions to the Diabetes Society.

Heltsley, Ezra was born on October 12, 1880 in Kentucky.  He died on April 3, 1961 in Marion, Illinois.  His first wife was Levina GUILL.  She died April 30, 1951.  His second wife was Ellen MIFFLEN.  She died on June 25, 1955. He was a member of three churches; Hickory Grove, Fountain Church and Pleasant Grove Church. He had seven children.  five sons and two daughters.  The sons are; Jesse Albert, Jefferson Bertman, James Lowell, Edward Eugene & Frank Lowden. The daughters are Jewell Edna PARTON and Anna Louise HODGES.    His parents were James Madison and Lydia WELBORN Heltsey.  His brothers were Pearl, and Robert Ben Heltsley and his sisters were Verna Mae, Ida, and Bessie. (buried Fountain Cem)

Heltsley, Jesse Albert, Route 2, Marion, passed away Tuesday 10 Jan 1950 at 12:05 am at his home.  He was 47 years, 6 mnths, and 23 days of age. Mr. Heltsley was the son of Ezra and Levina GUILL HELTSLEY and was born June 17, 1902 in Marion.  He was married to Pearl WESTMORELAND on October 26, 1921 in Marion and she survives. He is also survived by four daughters; Mrs. Wilam MOTSINGER, Miss Dorothy HELTSLEY of Marion, Mrs. Katheryne FORD of Creal Springs and Sue Ann at home; four sons Harry Lee of the U.S. Army and Jackie,Dale and Carl at home.  There are three grandchildren.  Mr. Heltsley also leaves two sisters, Mrs Jewell PARTON and Mrs. Anna HODGES of Marion and three brothers; James of Marion and Frank and Eugene of Delavan. Mr. Heltsley was an auto mechanic and had previously been a coal miner.  He had served as a private in the Army, and was a member of the American Legion. The body will be in state at the Frick Funeral Home until the hour of the funeral.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending word from the son in the service.   Marion Daily Republican (buried Fountain Cem)

 

Henry, Andrew, the son of James F. and Mary (Crain) Henry, was born at Bainbridge Illinois, January 15, 1861. In 1887, he was united in marriage with Alice Canady who departed this life March 5, 1894. To this union three children were born, Ruth, Mrs. S.E. Scott of Herrin; Rie, Mrs. S.J. Buress of Marion, and a third daughter dying in infancy.  On February 6, 1906, he was united in marriage to Martha Bowen, who is left to mourn the loss of her husband.  He leaves one sister, Miss Hattie Henry of Carterville, R3; three other sisters preceeding him, as follows; Mrs. E.C. Jones, Carbondale; Mrs. J.S. Jones of Marion; and Mrs. John Hathaway of Johnson City, Illinois.  Mr. Henry professed faith in Christ in October 1925 andd was a faithful Christian ready to go when his master called. He passed away Saturday morning October 29 at seven o'clock. Funeral services were held from the family home in Herrin Sunday afternoon with Rev. George  Hudson officiating, and internment was made in the Herring Cemetery. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, testifying to the great love and esteem in which he and his family were held. They were carried to the Cemetery and tenderly arranged on the mound by sympathetic friends of the family. A large concourse of people attended the services and followed the beir to it's last resting place in God's Half Acre
 

HENSON, EJ was born in East Tennessee on may 3rd 1849, came to Illinois in the  year of 1874. In that same year was married to Mary Ann CARTER. To this union was born 7 children as follows: Willis, Sneed, Gilbert, James, Charity, Elnora and Mattie Henson. Two of this fruitage with their mother have been called to that heavenly home that awaits us who live for our Lord and master. In the year 1877 I was saved by grace in the blood of our blessed Lord and savior Jesus Christ. I joined Fairview Baptist Church as a charter member and I have tried to live for my Master. I am (at this writing) praying for my dear children and loved ones everywhere that they may come to our Lord and be saved while its called to day, may God be with you all. Farewell to one and all (request) read this at my funeral (Goodbye). And on October 19, 1933 he, after a long period of much suffering fell asleep at the age of 84 yrs, 5 months, 16 day. He will be missed in the Church and community. [This was actually written by the deceased, before he passed on]

Hill, Lora Della was born 1878 in Williamson Co Illinois to Lovet and Mary Ann Locklier Head.  Died May 15, 1936 in Anna State Hospital, Anna, Illinois. Interment at Anna State Hospital on May 16, 1936. Survived by sister Stella Ramsey, Naylor, Mo, and brother Audie Head, Shawneetown, Ill.

Holmes, William Holmes, better known as "Uncle Bill", the son of John and Elizabeth Holmes was born April 6, 1876, East of Creal Springs, Illinois, and departed  this life, August 13, 1954, at the home of his son, Bennie Holmes in Creal  Springs, age 78 years, 4 month and 7 days. He was united in marriage to Emma Upchurch, New Burnside, IL, October 21, 1894, who preceded him in death eight years ago. To this union 12 children were born, Elvis, Douglas, Bennie and Orbie all of Creal Springs, Illinois, Louie of Peoria, and J.D. of Carbondale, six
daughters namely are: Mrs. Sinda Tanner, Harrisburg; Mrs. Lola Tanner, Pittsburg; Mrs. Pearl Ward, Vancouver, Washington, Mrs. Lura Lambert, Pittsford, New York; Mrs. Jeanette Hurly, Ozark, Illinois; and Vernetta who died in infancy. Also one brother, LeRoy Holmes, Marion, Illinois; and three sisters, Mrs. Samantha Loless and Mrs. Anna Powell both of Creal Springs, and Mrs. Vina Cagle of Anna, Illinois. Three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.  He also leaves in deep sorrow 33 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and a
host of distant relation and breaved friends. He was a farmer during his life, and after retiring came to live in Creal  Springs 20 years ago.
He became a child of God by that wonderful born again experience 60 years ago. All thru this three score years of Christian service he has lived a very  consecrated Saint of Christ, always standing solid as a rock for what was Holy and right. He would not waver in the faith of God, and talking about the Lord was not only to his rejoicing but it added happiness to those he came in contact. He set examples and layed the pattern for sinners to turn from sin and go rejoicing to Heaven. After moving to Creal Springs, he attended the church of God where he was not only attentive, but loyal and a great blessing. These closing word in verse are exemplary of how this precious father and Child of the King lived. A loving father has gone to rest, Our loss is Heaven's welcome guest. This precious saint from earth is gone, But his useful deeds will live on and on. He joined God's army many years ago, With christ he marched thru the valley low. This soldier of christ leaves service well done, And his great reward is a crown well won. Dear firends and loved one, do now prepare, To meet this dear one in peace over there. If he was here that would be his plea-- "BE READY TO DIE, AND LIVE ETERNALLY"