Wmson Co Obits

Mann, John A. son of A.G. [or J.] and Elizabeth MANN was born in Grassy Precinct this county on Aug 12, 1872. Departed this earthly career June 12, 1926 at an age of 53 yr, 10 months. Johnny was reared in the lap of Gospel and early in the morning of life embraced a hope in Jesus and applied for Baptism at the hand of Grassy Creek Baptist Church, but like many having failed to adorn the profession of his hope with good works and not desiring to be a stumbling block to any out of an honest heart requested that the church withdraw its fellowship. He was married to Lula BAKER Sept 1896. To this union 2 daughters Louisa [Baggor?] of Carbondale and Aline of his Carterville home. Thus he leaves wife and daughters, 2 grandchildren and one brother D.A. MANN also of Carterville.

McNeal, Olive (nee Herrin) On Tuesday last Mrs McNeaL wife of George McNeal, of Carterville was so badly
burned by the explosion of a coal oil can, that she died a few hours later. She
was using the coal oil to assist her in making a fire in the cook stove with the
usual results.  Marion Monitor July 9 1874 pg 4
 

McNeill, George M. Civil War veteran, died at the home of his daughter,  Mrs. George Parsons, at 800 South 11th street last night.  He was 85 years, 8 months and 8 days of age at death.  He was born near Herrin and has lived in this county all of his life. He volunteered his
services in the Union Army at the age of 17 years and went with Sherman on his march to the sea. The body will lie in state at the home of George E. Parsons at 800 South 11th Street until 1:00 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at the  Christian Church at Carterville Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The American Legion will have charge of the military funeral and Rev. John Musgrave, assisted  by Rev. Ira Blythe, will conduct the services.     Herrin Daily Journal February 14, 1931.

McNeill, John A., the oldest of the eleven children of Malcolm and Christiana Northington McNeill. John Alexander McNeill died on the 31st day of January, 1892, in the 69th year of his life. Bro. McNeill was born in North Carolina and moved to this county in his 16th year. He settled on the place where he died over 50 years ago. He professed religion at 20 years of age and joined the Hurricane
Church and remained a faithful member over 48 years until his death. He raised a large family and lived to see them all married and settled in life save one daughter, Hester Ann, who {died} some 12 years ago. Bro McNeill lived an  exemplerary Christian life and died in the triumph of faith.  The writer preached his funeral at the Hurricane Church on Feb 1st to a large congregation of friends and relatives and
his remains were laid to rest in the old church yard to await the ressurection morn. Truly a good man is gone but we believe our loss is his eternal gain. May the Lord bless his bereaved wife and children and may his loved ones meet him in heaven.�signed John A. Rodman. John Alexander McNeill was born in Cumberland County, North Carolina and along with his parents and siblings lived about one year in Robertson County, Tennessee before his father took up farming in Williamson County (then Jefferson),Southern Illinois.

McNeill, Wilson C., son of John A. and Weltha McNeill, was born 19 July 1861 and in the afternoon of 24 May 1911, he quietly passed into the Great Beyond at the age of 49 years,  10  months, and 5 days. Brother McNeill's parents were pioneer settlers of this county, of
which their children have been useful and honored citizens. They dying bequeathed to their children an honored and respected name which the children have guarded sacredly(sic). Brother McNeill spent several years on his farm east of Carterville where he has been considered a leading citizen.  He served as a member of the City council, director of the building and loan association, Director of the Carterville  State & Savings Bank and was for a time engaged in (a) hardware and implement business.  He was a beloved member of Williamson lodge 802, A. F. & A. M. which lodge conducted the burial service led by a life long friend and brother, Arch McMurray who soon followed brother McNeill into the Celestial Lodge above. He was married to Elizabeth Blankenship, Oct. 9th 1889. To this union were born five children, Grace, John A., Julia, Zoe, and Lelle. Grace preceeded (sic) the father in death. The other brothers, George M., Henry, Dill, Sim, Malcolm and Matthew, with the bereaved wife mourn the departure of one who was truly  loved and truly worthy of being loved. This brother at the age of seventeen made the good choice and was baptized by Eld. John A. Rodman, united with Hurricane Baptist Church near Carterville, serving there in the office of deacon until he transferred his membership to the First Baptist church of Carterville of which he was  deacon at the time of his death. Yes, he will be missed as a citizen, as a deacon, as a friend, as a brother, but even more in the home where his loving counsel will not soon be forgotten.  Friends from the far and near gathered in the presence of an immense  congregation at the First Baptist Church.  His former pastor, Eld. Chas. E. Hitt of Senoia, Ga., conducted the services after which the body was laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery, where four months before at a similar service another deacon of the church was laid to rest. Thus, two sisters are left to mourn the loss of departed husbands. But they and their children have  learned to cast their cares
and burdens upon the Lord. May His Grace sustain and comfort.

McNeill, Welthy J.  beloved widow of John A. McNeill, died December 4, 1905, aged 81 years, 7 months, 26 days. Funeral at Hurricane, Wednesday, the 6th at 1 P.M. (She was the daughter of  Matthew and Hester Moore Walker)