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WHITCOMB, Robert W. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, September 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Robert W. Witcomb - 1934-2003 - Virginia
Robert W. Whitcomb, 69, of Virginia, and formerly of the Kansas City, Mo area died Friday evening, Sept. 12, 2003 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
He was born Feb. 26, 1934 in San Jose, Calif., the son of Wilbur Wesley and Ida Fowles Whitcomb. He married Joyce Young in 1953 at Napa Valley, Calif. He later married Phyllis Elaine Hunt Whitcomb on June 17, 2000 in Jacksonville, and she survives.
He is also survived by two sons, Robert Wesley of Smithville, Mo and William Wesley (wife, Debbie) of Virginia; six daughters, Kaythern (husband, Kenneth) Heller of Kingsville, Mo, LeRue Suzann Kensinger of Kansas City, Mo, Athena (husband, Chuck) Brissey of Virginia, Terrie Poggenpohl of Virginia, Carolyn (husband, Rodney) Lane of Chandlerville, and Tammy Brunk (companion, Randy Gress) of Virginia; 25 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three children, Charles Wesley Whitcomb, John Wesley Whitcomb, and Marie Annjanette Whitcomb; one brother, Rev. Wilbur W. Whitcomb; and one sister, Phyllis Whitcomb.
Mr. Whitcomb served as a locksmith for over 30 years in the Kansas City metro area and was a generous blood donor for the Kansas City area. He was a member of the Abundant Life Assembly Of God Church in Virginia. He enjoyed reading, music, classic movies, playing chess, browsing yard sales, and debating issues with family and friends. A devoted family man, his greatest love was spending time with his family.
Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2003 at Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in Virginia, with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia, IL. The family will meet friends at the church from 10:30 a.m. Monday until the time of services. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Whitcomb family. The Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home of Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
WHITE, Berlyn H. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, November 21, 2002 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Berlyn H. White 1913-2002
Berlyn H. White, 89, of Beardstown, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 19, 2002, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
He was born Sept. 20, 1913, in Beardstown, the son of Mark and Della Robertson White. He married Lois Treadway Oct. 2, 1943, in the Geiger Air Force Base Field Chapel in Spokane, Wash., and she survives in Beardstown.
He is also survived by one daughter, Jill (husband, John) Moore, of Champaign; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Genevieve White, Ione Rohn, Elizabeth White, and Norma Bates; and two brothers, Joel White and Carlyle "Babe" White.
Mr. White graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1934 and worked as an apprentice pharmacist at Doyle's Rexall Drug Store in Beardstown. He then entered the U.S. Army Air Force in February 1942 and served in the medical corps in Spokane, Wash., during World War II. Upon returning to Beardstown after his military service he was employed at Long's Pharmacy in Jacksonville. Later he worked for Montgomery Ward in Beardstown and after two years began his employment at the Beardstown Post Office where he served as a letter carrier for 34 years until his retirement. After retirement he was employed by Huss' Men's Wear in Beardstown for several years. Mr. White was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Beardstown and was also a member of the Beardstown American Legion. He enjoyed fishing and yard work. He was also quite skillful as a wood carver of miniature birds, ducks, and houses. Mr. White and his wife particularly liked to travel throughout the country especially enjoying Estes Park, Colo.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Beardstown, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. today at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Memorials have been suggested to the First United Methodist Church Samaritan Fund or Cass County Hospice.
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