CARROLLTON - Esthlena W. Adcock, 82, formerly of Carrollton, died at 5:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24, 2003, at Calhoun Care Center in Hardin.

Born in Kampsville on June 13, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Margaret Baugh Becker. On Feb. 7, 1945, she married Donald A. Adcock in Leesville, La. He preceded her in death on Sept. 15, 1968.

She was an active member of the Eldred Baptist Church and a member of the Eldred American Legion Auxiliary for 50 years. She was a longtime baby sitter for many children in the Carrollton and Eldred area. She will be sadly missed.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and John Spa of Kampsville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Connie Adcock and Steven and Lynn Adcock, all of Carrollton; six grandchildren, Amy and Donnie Adcock, Matthew Spa, Josh, Evan and Dylan Adcock; a stepgrandchild, Charles Booth; two sisters, Laray Harris and husband, Arthur, of Godfrey and Berna Lee Stevens and husband, Bill, of Carrollton; five brothers, Vern Becker and wife, Mary, of Joseph, Ore., Fred Becker of Carrollton; Gary Becker and wife, Mary Lou, of Godfrey; Jerry Becker and wife, Char, of Dow and Richard Becker and wife, Marianne, of Taylors, S.C.

She was preceded in death by an infant sister.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at the Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Research.

The Telegraph, Alton IL., January 01, 2003

CARROLLTON - Geraldine B. Alfeld, 79,died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, at Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton.

The daughter of the late Edmund Landrum and Rosalia (Pegram) Bowman, she was born Sept. 12, 1923, in Carrollton. Her ancestors were among the earliest pioneers of Greene, Bond and Madison counties, the earliest settling in Illinois in 1808.

Graduating from Carrollton High School the year Pearl Harbor was attacked, she went on to attend William Woods College at Fulton, Mo., and Shurtleff College in Alton. She also served with the Red Cross in New York City during World War II.

She and Jack Arlington Alfeld, newly discharged from three years active duty in the Pacific with the U.S. Army, were married Dec. 28, 1945, at the home of her parents. They lived in St. Louis while he attended law school. They returned to their hometown of Carrollton in 1949. He died March 6, 1976, while serving as Greene County's resident circuit judge. She spent the remaining eight years of her life in Alton, where she enjoyed many friends and senior-related activities. She remained a lifelong member of the Carrollton Methodist Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Ann Alfeld Flick, and her husband, Dr. William Flick, of Burr Ridge, Ill.; a son, Philip B. Alfeld of Alton; a grandson, Paul William Flick of Los Angeles; a niece, Dana Wiggins Kinsey, and her husband, Gary, of Huntsville, Ohio; a nephew, Jeffrey Bowman Wiggins of Tampa, Fla; great-niece and great-nephew, Brett and Conner Kinsey; and a sister-in-law, Jean Alfeld Caselton, and a brother-in-law, William Alfeld, both of Carrollton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Edna Bowman Wiggins, and her brother-in-law, Dr. Walter S. Wiggins.

By her express wish, there will be no visitation.

Family and friends are invited to attend a brief graveside service at 11 a.m. Friday, where she will be buried beside her husband and among other family members in the Pegram Family plot at the Carrollton City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Cancer Society.

Airsman-Hires Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

The Telegraph - Alton, IL., Saturday, October 12, 2002

CARROLLTON - Mary Baker, 91, died at 5:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, at the home of her daughter, Mary Davenport, in Carrollton, where she had made her home for the past four years.

She was born Jan. 20, 1911, in Carrollton, to John and Pearl (Black) Adcock.

She married Clyde Edward Baker March 31, 1928, in Carrollton. He preceded her in death April 13, 1979.

She was a member of Believer's Baptist Church, a past 4-H Club Leader and member of the old Columbiana Home Extension.

Surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Mary L. and Harry Davenport of Carrollton, Doris June and Bill Kuntz of Jerseyville; a son and his wife, Eddie and Liz Baker of Moberly, Mo.; four grandchildren and two spouses, Carolyn Ruyle, Allen and Linda Davenport, Doug and Becky Davenport, Dean Davenport; four great-grandchildren, Tony, Jason, Mike, Amy; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Custer; and a brother and his wife, Lawrence and Ruth Adcock, all of Carrollton.

Besides her parents and husband, preceding her in death were five sisters, Opal King, Alma Miller, Lorraine Winters, Iva Laird, infant Margaret; and three brothers, Henry, Donald and Frank Adcock.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where services will be at 11 a.m. Monday.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Blessing Hospice of Greene County.

The Telegraph - Alton, IL., Saturday October 05, 2002

CARROLLTON - Donna Sue Ballard, 48, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002, at her home after a lengthy illness.

She was born March 4, 1954, in Carrollton to Vernie and Martha C. Wellhausen Ballard, now deceased.

A bookkeeper for Cox & Huff Equipment Co. (now Sievers) of Greenfield, she was also a member of the Carrollton BPW, Greene County Classic Iron Club, Women of the Moose, 4H leader for 20 years for the Town and Country 4H Club, Greene County Extension Building Association and Green CountyExtension Council.

Surviving are a very special friend, Brian Cole of Greenfield; two brothers and their wives, Marvin and Carol Ballard of Kilbourne, Ill., and Ed and Marcia Ballard of Shelbyville, Ill.; three nieces, Marvet of Springfield, Ill., Donna Mae of Kilbourne and Andrea of Casey, Ill.; three nephews, Randy of Kilbourne, Duane of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Scott of Houston; and special cousins, Larry and Bonnie Ballard and their children, Lance and Kelsey.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Burial will be at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Carrollton Public Library, the Eldred Baptist Church, where she was a member, or the Classic Iron Club Educational Fund.

Gazette-Patriot - Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, July 25, 2002

James Donovan Baumgartner, 53, of Carrollton, died early Sunday morning, July 21, 2002, at his residence.

He was born June 24, 1949, in Carrollton, the son of Irene Florence (McCallister) Baumgartner of Carrollton, and the late Richard Donovan Baumgartner. He married Bonnie Kleidon Sept. 30, 1989, in White Hall, and she survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are three daughters, Christy Jo (husband Kendall) Pyatt, Carrie Ann (husband Shawn) Garrison and Ammie Jean (husband Chad) Stringer, all of Carrollton; a son, Bradley Joe Baumgartner at home; six grandchildren, Chelsey, Carley, Bailey, Mitchell, Hayden and Hannah; eight brothers, Larry Baumgartner of White Hall, George David Baumgartner of Dow, and Richard Lee Baumgartner, Vincent Baumgartner, Ronald Baumgartner, Douglas Baumgartner, Chris Baumgartner and Craig Baumgartner of Carrollton; and two sisters, Frances Price of Eldred and Linda Greaves of Carrollton.

Mr. Baumgartner was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam during 1969 and 1970. He worked many years for the Greene County Highway Department.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Carrollton City Cemetery with the Rev. Jon Lobos officiating. Casketbearers were Kendall Pyatt, Shawn Garrison, Chad Stringer, Bradley Baumgartner, Richard L. Baumgartner and Vincent Baumgartner. Honorary bearers were David Baumgartner, Ronald Baumgartner, Doug Baumgartner, Chris Baumgartner, and Craig Baumgartner.

Memorials are suggested to Blessing Hospice of Greene County. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton was in charge of arrangements.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., June 30, 2003

JERSEYVILLE - Wilma Bilbrey, 86, formerly of Greene County, died at 12:10 a.m. Sunday, June 29, 2003, at Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton.

She was born May 30, 1917, in Greene County to William T. and Christina Witaschek.

She married Herschel Kincade, and he preceded her in death. She later married Fred Bilbrey Dec. 24, 1970, in Carrollton. He survives.

A graduate of Carrollton High School and the Missouri Baptist Hospital School of Nursing, she had been a registered nurse at St. Louis City Hospital, Jersey Community Hospital, St. Anthony's Hospital and Alton Mental Health Center. She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Jerseyville.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, are three grandchildren, Ted, Scott, Abby; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ellen Klemme of Jerseyville and June Ivers of Eldred; a brother, John Brannan of Carrollton; a stepdaughter, Betty Beck of Las Vegas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides her first husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Gail Walsh; a son, Jim Kincade; and a sister, Doris Wessel.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Thursday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton. The Rev. Jon Lobos will officiate.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Saint Anthony's Hospice.

Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., March 25, 2002

PITTSFIELD - Marjorie Blackstone, 85, formerly of Carrollton, died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2002, at the Pittsfield HealthCare Center.

Born in Carrollton, April 23, 1916, she was a daughter of the late John M. and Nellie (Winters) Robinson.

On Aug. 31, 1940, in St. Louis, she married Robert N. Blackstone. He preceded her in death Feb. 12, 1994.

Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Janet and Milton Lane Jr. of Pittsfield and Judith Little of Perry; two grandsons, Eric (Holly) Little of Jacksonville and Justin Little of Perry; three great-grandchildren, Jason Little, Kenneth Little and Elizabeth Little, all of Jacksonville; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Michael Carlock and Mary Carlock, both of Jacksonville and Denna Browing of Perry; a brother, Norman Robinson of Jerseyville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Looper; a brother, Burns "Dick" Robinson; and a son-in-law, Larry Little.

An LPN at Boyd Memorial Hospital for 32 years, she was a member of the Carrollton First Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and South Main Street neighbors.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today an Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation or to the Carrollton First Presbyterian Church.

Unknown paper probably Gazette-Patriot Carrollton IL

Marion W. Borlin, 75, a retired carpenter, passed away at his home in Carrollton at 4 p.m. Monday, July 17.

A son of the late Henry and Mary Walters Borlin, he was born in Carrollton on July 22, 1891.

He was a veteran of World War I.

Surviving are his wife, Martha Pegram Borlin; one daughter, Mrs. Lloyd (Mary) Stephenson of Joliet; one son, David Borlin of St. Louis; and two grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers and two sisters: Henry, Jacob and John, Mrs. Charles (Lucy) Angle, and Mrs. Harry (Rose) Little.

Funeral rites are being held this afternoon, Thursday, at 2 p.m. at the Mehl Funeral Home with Dr. Frank Marston of Jacksonville officiating. Interment will be in the Carrollton City Cemetery.

Serving as casketbearers are Sam Little of Alton, George Cummings of White Hall, David Tucker of Greenfield, Henry Little, Ernest Wade, and Paul Geers of Carrollton.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, October 3, 2002

Charles J. "Chuck" Brickley of Camp Springs, Md., died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002.

Born in 1925, he married the former Winifred Varble and she survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Winifred, are five children, Charles Brickley and Linda Gremier of California, Lou Ann Peters and Bonnie Trouitt of North Carolina, and John Brickley of Arizona; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy McDaniel and Rosemary Brickley; and one brother, Patrick Brickley.

Visitation was Tuesday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where a prayer service was conducted at 6 p.m. Father Henry Schmidt celebrated a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Catholic Church in Carrollton. Organist Betty Carrico accompanied Becky Reed who sang "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art."

Casketbearers were Langdon Varble, David Hindelang, Joe Clark, Austin Graham, Jeff Hubbs, and Marty Turner. Honorary bearers were Tom S. Hough, Bob Hindelang, and Vince Baumgartner. Burial was at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, May 29, 2003

Mrs. Helen Ailena Burger, 94, of White Hall died Saturday morning, May 24, 2003, at the White Hall Multicare Center.

She was born April 18, 1909, near Medora, the daughter of George and Lena (Morris) Ryan. She married Lloyd D. Burger Sept. 22, 1926, in Jerseyville, and he died May 25, 1993.

She is survived by a daughter, Bernice (husband Darrel) Kesinger of Waverly; two sons, Roland Dwight (wife Margie) Burger of Wayne City and Willard G. Burger of Gassville, Ark.; 13 grandchildren; 34 greatgrandchildren; nine great-greatgrandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Esther Burger of Carrollton.

Preceding her in death were a son, Gerald Burger; a grandson; three brothers; and two sisters.

Mrs. Burger was a homemaker.

Visitation was Sunday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Carrollton City Cemetery with the Rev. Brian Hodge officiating.

Casketbearers were Mike Burger, Kevin Burger, Sherry West, Randy Kesinger, Todd Kesinger, and Vickie Amos.

Unknown paper probably Gazette-Patriot Carrollton IL

Charles Bushnell of Eldred Dies; Funeral Tuesday

Charles C. Bushnell, 71, a lifelong resident of the Eldred area, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, August 12, at the John Cochran Veterans Hospital in St. Louis. He had been in failing health for several years, and hospitalized since July 18.

Mr. Bushnell, who was unmarried, had made his home with a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bushnell, for 45 years. Prior to his retirement, he had farmed in the Eldred area.

Born at Eldred April 15, 1896, he was the son of the late Alvin and Lulu Carr Bushnell.

A veteran of World War I, he was a member of Carrollton Post 114, The American Legion; and he was a member of the Baptist Church at Eldred.

In addition to his brother, Roy, he leaves another brother, Walter of East Alton, a sister,

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CARROLLTON--John D. Carter, 86, died at 11:36 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, at Rosewood Care Center in Alton.

He was born April 28, 1916, to John F. and Bessie Little Carter in Carrollton.

He married Janet "Sis" Burton May 16, 1938, in Bowling Green, Mo. She survives.

He was a lifelong farmer and carpenter. He was past president of the Greene County Farm Bureau and a member of the Carrollton United Methodist Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Bill Campbell of Godfrey; two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Sue Carter of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Jay and Raben Andrews-Carter of St. Louis; nine grandchildren, John Carter, Jim Carter, Jolene Segura, Sally Carter, Tim Carter, Jefry Campbell, Rachael Campbell, Katharina Andrews-Carter and Klara Andrews-Carter; seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, R. Neil Carter of Carrollton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, David; and one brother, Paul.

Visitation will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Carrollton United Methodist Church.

Burial will follow in the Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Carrollton United Methodist Church.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., January 23, 2003

Elmer Ray Carter, 78, died at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.

He was born Oct. 18, 1924, in Greene County to Louis and Elizabeth Willis Carter. He married the former Maxine Schull Feb. 10, 1943, in St. Charles. She survives.

He worked for more than 30 years as a soil conservation technician for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Carrollton First Baptist Church and the Jerseyville Moose Lodge.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Patricia Carter of Jacksonville; three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Jiang P. Carter and Louis and Vicki Carter, all of Godfrey, and Dennis and Barb Carter of Greenfield; four grandchildren, Joseph Carter of Henderson, Nev., and Catherine, Elizabeth and Steven Carter, all of Greenfield; and two sisters, Verda Ford of Wood River and Opal Hildebrandt of Carlinville.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Gary Cater, and three brothers, Harry, Art and Donald Carter.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Burial will follow in the Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation or the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation.

The Telegraph - Alton, IL., Saturday, November 30, 2002

CARROLLTON - Jerry J. Chrisman, 56, died at 6:25 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, at his home.

Born June 9, 1946, in Carrollton, he was a son of Kenneth and Eleanor (Trusty) Chrisman.

He was married to the former Chris Kaiser.

He had a variety of talents and most recently worked as assistant greenskeeper at Lone Oak Golf Club near Carrollton. He will be sadly missed for his smile, his manner and his caring for family and friends.

Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Melissa and Tony Cunningham of Plainview and Jennifer Chrisman of Carrollton, and two grandchildren, Carley and Dylan.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Burial will be at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the family or Blessing Hospice of Greene County.

Greene Prairie Press, Carrollton, IL., Wednesday, July 30, 2003

1913 - 90 years ago (White Hall Register)

The little three-months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Clark died at their home in Carrollton early Monday morning, July 21 from Cholera infantum, and was buried Tuesday in the Carrollton Cemetery. Mrs. Clark will be remembered as Miss Addie Vedder who formerly resided in this city.

(From AH: Their is no listing for this child in the Carrollton Township cemetery book.)

WHITE HALL - Nellie (Schofield) Clothier, 90, of White Hall, died at 3:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2002, at the White Hall Multicare Center.

She was born Dec. 14, 1911, in White Hall to William and Lucy (Shaw) Eby.

She first married Claude Schofield Sept. 15, 1926. He died March 16, 1955. She married James Clothier Nov. 14, 1965, in Carrollton. He died Dec. 27, 1994.

A homemaker, she operated Nellie's Garage Sale from her home for many years. She loved collecting glassware and cookie jars.

Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Delta and Floyd Phillips of Bethalto and Doris Cumby of Carrollton; two sons and their wives, Darrell and Mary Jane Schofield and Donald and Lorraine Schofield, all of Carrollton; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents and husbands, preceding her in death were a son, Delmer Schofield; three brothers; and six sisters.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Berdan Baptist Church.

Greene Prairie Press, White Hall Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002

Nellie M. Coleman, 64, of Carrollton was pronounced dead at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, at her residence.

She was born Feb. 11, 1937, in Richwoods Township in Jersey County, the daughter of Airita (Beck) Kuhnline of Jacksonville, and the late George Ross Sr. She married Everett Coleman Sr. Dec. 18, 1957, and he died in September of 1975.

Surviving in addition to her mother are four daughters and three sons-in-law, Lydia and Jeff Williams of Kentucky, Ginny and Jack Kennedy of Godfrey, Carrol and Donald Farris of Roodhouse, and Tallauah Coleman-Todd of Greenfield; four sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Michelle Coleman of Florida, Everett and Sherrie Coleman and Steven and Connie Coleman of White Hall, and James and Deanna Coleman of Greenfield; many grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; four sisters, Nancy Braden, Connie Williamson, and Patricia Cotrel, all of Jacksonville, and Carol Gettings of Jerseyville; a brother, George Ross Jr. of Carrollton.

Preceding her in death were a sister, Sara Lambert; and a brother, Ernie Ross.

Family members described Coleman as a Christian woman who loved her family and will be sadly missed.

Visitation was from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11. Burial was at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the family for funeral expenses.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., May 8, 2002

TAYLORVILLE Margene Cory, 85, formerly of Carrollton, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Taylorville.

She was born June 12, 1916, in Greenfield to George and Etta (Bratten) Scott.

She married Peter Cory Sept. 7, 1946, in Kane. He died April 27, 1990.

She was an accountant, operating Cory Bookkeeping in Carrollton for many years, and was a member of the Carrollton United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Eileen and David Andrews of Taylorville, and a grandson, Scott Andrews of Stanford, Calif.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her husband and parents, were five brothers, Clarence, Russell, George, Carson and Harold Scott, and three sisters, Ethel Scott, Faye Dixon and Mary Cooksey.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Carrollton United Methodist Church.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Carrollton United Methodist Church.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, January 16, 2003

Mrs. Dorothy Custer, 88, of Carrollton died Thursday afternoon, Jan. 9, 2003, at the White Hall Multicare Center.

She was born June 15, 1914, in Carrollton, the daughter of John and Pearl (Black) Adcock. She married Wayne Custer April 2, 1928, in Carrollton, and he died Sept. 30, 1985.

She is survived by eight sons, James (wife Catherine) Custer, Roland (wife Sandy) Custer and Kenny (wife Rose) Custer of Carrollton, Frank (wife Frances) Custer and Gale (wife Joyce) Custer of White Hall, Don (wife Lillie) Custer of Chesterfield, Florin (wife Loretta) Custer of Shipman and Dave (wife Sharon) Custer of Greenfield; three daughters, Mrs. Morris (Greta) Warren of Carrollton, Mrs. Bob (Mary) Young of Grafton, and Mrs. Patrick (Dorothy) Reidy of Fontana, Calif.; 36 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Lawrence (wife Ruth) Adcock of Carrollton.

She was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Custer; six sisters, Opal King, Mary Baker, Alma Miller, Lorraine Winters, Iva Laird and an infant, Margaret; and three brothers, Henry Adcock, Donald Adcock, and Frank Adcock.

Mrs. Custer was a past member of The Quilting Club and a member of Believers Baptist Church, southwest of Carrollton.

Visitation was Monday at Believers Baptist Church, where the Rev. Tom Thacker and Clyde Myers conducted funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Betty Green served as pianist. A quartet, made up of Eric Custer, Bob Young, Kristy Deering, and Jamie Stokes, sang "Amazing Grace" and "The Old Rugged Cross." Ralph Warren gave the eulogy.

Casketbearers were all grandchildren, Richard Custer, Bryan Custer, Jered Custer, Donald Custer Jr., Ralph Warren, Jason Custer, and Richie Young. Interment followed at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Blessing Hospice of Greene County. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton was in charge of arrangements.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., Sunday, February 09, 2003

Barbara Ann Daum, 73, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, at her home after a lengthy illness.

She was born Sept. 22, 1929, in Carrollton to George W. and Ruth Mason Baltz.

She married Phil Daum on Aug. 8, 1950, in Carrollton. He died Sept. 12, 1992.

She was a member of the St. John's Catholic Church, the Green County Historical Society, the Carrollton Library Board and the DK Chapter of the PEO. She was an elegant lady who will be sadly missed.

Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Andy and Karen Daum of Rockbridge, Chris and Kathy Daum of Mason City and Karl and Colleen Daum of Jacksonville; eight grandchildren, Ann and Mary Daum, Julie and Jennifer Daum, Nikki Becker, Kim LaBonte, Kristin Becker and Joe Becker; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Burial will follow at the Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Blessing Hospice of Greene County, the Greene County Historical Society or the Carrollton Public Library.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., August 10, 2003

CARROLLTON - Lorene B. Daum, 87, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003, at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.

She was born Jan. 25, 1916, in White Hall to John and Belle (Hicks) Coonrod.

She married Paul G. Daum on Sept. 16, 1933. He died in 1985.

A homemaker, she loved gardening, doing crafts and puzzles and enjoyed the grandchildren.

Surviving are a son and his wife, Richard and Lila Daum of Carrollton; a daughter, Darlene Daum of Palm Bay, Fla.; three grandchildren and their spouses, Rick and Judy Daum, Kim and Jim Wells and Dana and Bryon Kunzeman, all of Carrollton; six stepgrandchildren and their spouses, Alicia and Rick Mathews of Carrollton, Lynn Talley and Linda Portwood, both of Roodhouse, Bill and Trish Monroe of Winchester, Greg Scott of East Alton, Tom and Sandy Monroe of Spottsville, Ky.; 21 great-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and a sister.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Boyd Memorial Hospital.

Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, January 24, 2002

Tony Davidson, 40, of Winchester died Wednesday morning, Jan. 16, 2002, in Carrollton of natural causes.

He was born Aug. 20, 1961, in Carrollton, the son of Paul Davidson of Carrollton, and the late Barbara (Baumgartner) Davidson.

Surviving in addition to his father are two daughters, Tabitha Davidson of Roodhouse and Whitney Davidson of East Alton; a son, Tony C. Davidson of Roodhouse; six brothers, Rick Davidson, Danny Davidson, Jerry Davidson, Dick Davidson, Paul Davidson Jr., and Marion Davidson; and five sisters, Belinda Gress, Tammie Hiles, Pam Eisch, Susan Williams, and Joy Davidson.

Mr. Davidson was employed by Illinois Valley Paving in Winchester for nine years as an operator and was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 965 of Springfield.

Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at Carrollton City Cemetery with the Rev. Jon Lobos officiating. Bill Retherford said the Lord's Prayer and sang "One Day at a Time." Casketbearers were Steve Thompson, and his brothers Rick Davidson, Danny Davidson, Jerry Davidson, Dick Davidson and Paul Davidson, Jr. Honorary casketbearers were brother Marion Davidson and cousin Gary Retherford.

Memorials are suggested to his children. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton was in charge of arrangements.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., February 9, 2002

CARROLLTON -- Paul Allen Dawdy, 85, died at noon Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at his home.

Born Sept. 26, 1916, in Barrow, he was a son of the late Rev. Ernest and Elma (Steelman) Dawdy.

He married Charlice Ada McEvers Nov. 10, 1937, in Bowling Green, Mo. She survives.

A member of the Carrollton First Baptist Church, he served as a deacon and a trustee. The World War II Navy veteran retired from CIPS in 1981 after more than 30 years of service. He served as mayor of Patterson and also on its school board. He later served two terms as a Greene County Board member and was a member and past president of the Carrollton Lions Club.

Also surviving are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Judy Hutton of Carrollton, Jerrie and Danny Boirum of Grafton and Reva and Jarvis Goodall of Springfield; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Kathy Dawdy of Minnetonka, Minn.; nine grandchildren, Mindy Slough of Olathe, Kan., Gina Hagen of Edwardsville, Christy Reynolds of Springfield, T.R. Hutton and Tim Hutton, both of Madison Heights, Mich., Jason Dawdy of Denver, Christopher Dawdy of White Hall, Ashley Goodall and Nick Goodall, both of Springfield; six great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Linda Dawdy of White Hall.

He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Dawdy; a sister, Blanche Arnold; and two brothers, Harley and Buford Dawdy.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Carrollton.

Burial will follow at the Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Building Fund.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., Monday October 06, 2003

WHITE HALL Ruth Eileen Douglas, 56, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, Oct. 2, 2003, at her residence. She was born in Carrollton Feb. 7, 1947, to Howard and Hazel (King) Holder.

She is survived by five children and their spouses, Naomi and Mike Romero III, Dale and Tori Douglas, Dean Douglas, all of Jerseyville, Belva and Neil Sadler of Fidelity, and Teresa Douglas of Jerseyville; 11 grandchildren; a sister, Susan Voyles of Quincy, Ill.; a brother, Alfred Holder of Hillview, Ill.; and her former husband, Loren Douglas of White Hall.

Preceding her in death were her parents; a son, Kirk Douglas; three brothers, Richard, Clifton and Howard "Junior" Holder; and a sister, Catherine Voyles.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Crawford Funeral Home, Jacoby Chapel, in Jerseyville, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Cremation will follow, with burial to take place at a later date at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to her family in care of the funeral home.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, September 18, 2003

Daniel Dyer, 51, of White Hall died at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, at White Hall Multicare Center.

He was born Sept. 23, 1951, in Eldred, the son of the late Alvin and Marjorie (Camerer) Dyer.

He is survived by a sister, Becky Dyer of White Hall; and many cousins and other relatives.

Mr. Dyer was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in the Vietnam War, and did factory work in Jacksonville.

Graveside rites will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Carrollton City Cemetery.

Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton is in charge of arrangements.

The Telegraph - Alton, IL. Sunday, June 9, 2002

Nyle L. Dyer, 49, died at 6:57 a.m., Saturday, June 8, 2002, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, 111.

He was born July 21, 1952, in Carrollton to Adrian and Ester (Burbridge) Dyer. They are deceased.

He married the former Sharon Tatman on Aug. 27, 1977, in Hillview, and she survives.

Most recently a counselor with the Community Counseling Center in Jacksonville, he had worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation and was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Carrollton.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two sons and their wives, Scott and Kimberly Dyer of Maryville, Rick and Michelle Dyer of Godfrey; five grandchildren; two sisters, Becky Upchurch of Praire Du Rocher, Ill., Adrianna Croft of Salem, Ky.; and two brothers, Gayle Dyer of Jacksonville, Ill., and Dale Dyer of Waukegan, 111.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Carrollton.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Unknown paper probably Gazette-Patriot Carrollton IL

Marion Edwards, 70, of Carrollton, who had suffered from a heart ailment for several years, died in his sleep Thursday night, October 19, at his farm home.

Prior to his retirement he had farmed, and he and his wife had also been in the real estate business.

He was a son of the late Louis P. and Anna Hull Edwards, and was born August 7, 1897 in Quincy.

Surviving are his wife, the former Verna Schroeder; one daughter, Mrs. Loyd (Lois) Lane of New Douglas; one son, Vernice Edwards of Carrollton; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He also leaves two sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Mabel Stendeback Early, Robert Edwards, and Shirley Edwards, all of Carrollton, and Mrs. Ellen Schmieder of Jerseyville. Preceding him in death were a brother, Harry Edwards who lived in Jerseyville, and a half-brother, John Galyean, who lived in Galesburg.

Friends called at the Mehl Funeral Home.

The deceased was a member of the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church where funeral rites were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, with the Rev. Lyle Harmon, pastor of the Eldred Baptist Church, officiating. Mrs. Jerry Wolfley of Carrollton was organist for the service. A vocal trio, Mrs. Harry Calvin of Kane, Mrs. William Allen of Jerseyville, and Lloyd Anderson of Kane, sang "The Last Mile of, the Way," and "Precious Memories."

Casketbearers were D. C. Grizzle, William Hobson, Ernest Martin, Martin Davidson, Emery Willis, Herman Hall, Nolan Pinkerton and Patrick Finley.

Interment was in the Carrollton City Cemetery.

The Telegraph - Alton, IL. July 06, 2002

CARROLLTON - Jamima J. Farrington, 84, died Thursday, July 4, 2002, at the White Hall Multicare Center in White Hall. She was born March 12, 1918, to Joseph and Ellen (Mungall) Knight.

She married Alvin "Red" Farrington Nov. 7, 1936, in Detroit. He died Jan. 18, 1995.

A devoted wife and mother, she will be sadly missed by family and friends. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Carrollton.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Larry Gourley of Carrollton; four grandchildren, Mark Gourley, Cathy Handlin, Tracy Juhl and Mike Gourley; and five great-grandchildren, Rebecca and Ryan Juhl, Rachel and Matt Gourley and Randy Handlin.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Bessie Greene, and a half brother, "Dub" Barnett.

Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. Sunday until the 3 p.m. service at Faith Baptist Church in Carrollton.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Faith Baptist Church.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., Wednesday, December 24, 2003

Francis Evalyn Kistler Mehl Fishback, 85, died early Tuesday morning, Dec. 23, 2003, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.

She was born Jan. 5, 1918, in White Hall, the only child of Henry "Earl" and Cora Lavina Gary Kistler. She married Everett L. Mehl on April 16, 1941, in the Presbyterian Manse in Carrollton.

They owned and operated the Mehl Funeral Home until their retirement in 1979. He died Jan. 12, 1990. She married William M. Fishback on Sept. 12, 1992, in Jacksonville. He died in March of 1994.

She graduated from Carrollton High School in 1936 and Rubican Business College in St. Louis. She worked as secretary for attorney Jack McDonald and helped Judge Norman Jones prepare for the Illinois Supreme Court in Springfield. She worked in the House of Representatives as a secretary in the Democratic pool. At that time, Hugh Cross of Jerseyville was speaker of the House. She worked in the speaker's office, as well as took dictation on the House floor. She was also employed later as head cashier for Shell Credit Union in Wood River.

She was a past member of the Carrollton Business and Professional Women's Club, a past worthy matron in Eastern Star and active in Girl Scouts, Reisch Memorial Auxiliary, American Red Cross, Band Boosters and PTA. She enjoyed her many years on the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers along with the many hours spent with the Mehl Bowling Team.

Surviving are three children and their spouses, Marilyn and Joe Longmeyer of Freeport, Ill., K.B. and Linda Mehl of St. Louis and Mary and Randy Colliver of Springfield, Ill.; five grandchildren, Jon Longmeyer, Joanna and her husband, Mehl Bartko, Derek Mehl, April and her husband, Colliver Crowder and Ray Colliver; three stepchildren, Sue Lieb and Martin and Barb Fishback, all of Jacksonville; and two stepgrandchildren, Bill and Kristin Fishback.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Carrollton Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, Boyd Memorial Hospital or Reisch Nursing Home. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., Feb 14, 2002

CARROLLTON - Elsie Mae Flowers, 74, died at 2:17 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Born July 14, 1927, near Carrollton, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Eunice (Walter) Langer.

She married James F. "Red" Flowers June 14, 1945, in Carrollton. He died April 29, 1980.

She was a hard-working farmer's wife. She also had worked in the Greene County Assessor's Office and at Country Companies Insurance. She was a longtime member of the Carrollton First Baptist Church, serving as church treasurer for many years and participating in the Women's Mission Society and 50/50 Sunday School class.

She liked cooking, flowers and crafts. She enjoyed following her grandchildren's sporting events. She was a member of the Couples Birthday Club.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Dale Goewey of Summer Hill; a son and daughter-in-law, James Jr. and Ruth Ann Flowers of Carrollton; six grandchildren, Pam, Andrea, Rodney, Bradley, Nicholas and James; three great-grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; three sisters, Florence Mehrhoff of Carrollton, Mary Dotson of Silver Springs, Fla., and Bertha Guthrie of Jerseyville; and two brothers, Joseph F. Langer of Carrollton and Bob Langer of Silver Springs, Fla.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Ritchey and Hilda Jane Vinyard, and a brother, Lester Langer.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Carrollton.

Burial will be at the Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund.

Funeral Rite's For Jesse C. Flowers Being Held Today

Funeral rites for Jesse C. Flowers, 72, of 633 Main Street, Carrollton are being held today June 1, at 2 p.m. at the Hires Funeral Home. The Reverend Harry Frazier will officiate, and interment will follow in the Carrollton City Cemetery.

Mr. Flowers passed away at 4:15 p.m. Monday, May 29, in Boyd Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for ten days, He had been ill for six months.

The deceased was born January 30, 1895 to Jim and Emma Smith Flowers. He was married in 1919 in Carrollton to Ethel Hires, and they lived in the Woody neighborhood before moving to Carrollton.

Mr. Flowers was a foreman for the Greene County Highway Department for 23 years. He was a member of the Gospel Assembly Church, a veteran of World War I, and a member of the Eldred Post No. 1135, The American Legion.

Surviving are his wife, three daughters and six sons: Mrs. George (Viola) Cadle of South Roxana, Kenneth of Wood River, Jerry of Pekin, Mrs. Richard (Imogene) Childress, Miss Eva Pauline Flowers, Murrel, James, Keith, and Harry, all of Carrollton. There are 21 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, December 11, 2003

Rosa Mae Foster, 86, of Carrollton died Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 3, 2003, at Forrest Park Hospital in St. Louis.

She was born Feb. 24, 1917, in Manchester, the daughter of Amos and Mary E. (Patterson) Willis. She married Ralph Foster April 23, 1932, in Lebanon, Mo., and he died April 21, 1975.

She is survived by a daughter, Beverly Gibson of Carrollton; three grandchildren, Sherry (husband Joseph) Blan of Jacksonville, Larry (wife Sue) Gibson of Kirksville, Mo., and Bonnie Gibson and friend, Carmen Ensinger, of Carrollton; and six great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Foster worked for Pacific Bell Telephone Company in Monterey, Calif., for 26 years, retiring in 1973. She then moved with her husband back to Illinois. She was a devoted member of Faith Baptist Church in Carrollton for over 30 years, holding many church offices and teaching Sunday School until her health forced her to stop.

Visitation was from noon Saturday at Faith Baptist Church in Carrollton, until funeral services at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Steve Morse, the Rev. Larry Gibson, and the Rev. Joseph Blan, officiating. Kathy Cunningham was pianist. Janet Prough was organist. Vocalist Jeanette Weber sang "Because He Lives" and vocalist Lissa Lewis sang "I Can Only Imagine." The congregation sang "When We All Get to Heaven."

Casketbearers were Terry Walters, Jim Gourley, Larry Gourley, Bill Loveland, Wayne Cunningham, and Terry Bowker. Burial was at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Faith Baptist Church.

Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton was in charge of arrangements.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., Saturday, December 20, 2003

Raymond Roy Fraley, 67, died Friday morning, Dec. 19, 2003, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

He was born Dec. 15, 1936, at the Fraley homestead in rural Fieldon to Estel and Mildred (Devening) Fraley.

He and the former Ruth Ryan were married Sept. 29, 1955, at the Bethel Baptist Church, near Jerseyville. She survives.

A farmer his entire life in the Carrollton area, he retired in 2001. He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church near Jerseyville.

In addition to his wife, surviving are two sons, Douglas Fraley of Roodhouse and Mark Fraley and his wife, Patti Shade Fraley, of Carrollton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Gary Petry and Kim and Rick Steinacher, all of Carrollton; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Ralph Fraley of Carrollton; two sisters, Lila "Sis" Vanausdoll of Eldred and Mamie Shelton of Fieldon; several nieces and nephews; and an extended family member and friend, Greg Harris, of Wood River.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Melissa Petry; and a brother, Orville Fraley.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the Bethel Baptist Church near Jerseyville.

Burial will be at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Bethel Baptist Church, Mount Gilead and Carrollton First Baptist Church youth groups or St. Johns School in Carrollton.

Condolences may be sent online at www.airsman-hires.com.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., June 3, 2003

Mamie Lucille Garrison, 92, died at 11:08 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2003, at Washington County Hospital in Nashville, Ill.

The daughter of the late Isaac and Nora (Reynolds) Axley, she was born in Fayette Township, Greene County, Ill., on Oct. 21, 1910.

On March 2, 1928, she married Elmer R. Garrison in Jerseyville. He died on Dec. 10, 1991.

She worked for the Illinois Department of Mental Health as a psychiatric aide at Jacksonville until her retirement. A member of the United Methodist Church in Ashley, she was also a member of the Washington County Senior Services and was active at the Radom Nutrition Site. She also wrote a column for the Ashley News.

Survivors include five sons, Jim Garrison and wife, Lus, of Converse, Texas, Ralph Garrison of Ashley, Ill., Lindell Garrison and wife, Linda, of Chandlerville, Ill., Raymond Garrison and wife, Linda, of New Douglas, and Michael Garrison and wife, Katherine, of Mascoutah, Ill.; three daughters, Ann Ruedin of Godfrey, Niela Hires and husband, Jesse, of Carrollton and Mary Marshall of Alton; three sisters, Irene Davis of Jacksonville, Ill., Anna Moore of Carlinville and Minnie Hall of White Hall; 19 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, nieces, nephews and many friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, two brothers, Russell and Raymond Axley; and five sisters, Viola Bigham, Bertha Welech, Edith Culbrelt, Dorothy Braden and Dorothy Glover preceded her in death.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Campagna Funeral Home of Ashley, Ill., and after 1 p.m. Thursday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church of Ashley, the Rev. Jan Laws officiating.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Ashley United Methodist Church or the Radom Nutrition Site and will be accepted by the funeral home.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, October 2, 2003

Mrs. Hester M. Goodman, 102, of White Hall died Sunday evening, Sept. 28, 2003, at White Hall Multicare Center in White Hall.

She was born Oct. 13, 1900, in Walkerville, the daughter of Horatio and Rachael (Wood) March. She married Bradley Goodman, and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were two daughters, Edna Combs and Edith Goodman; two sons, Roy Goodman and Earl Goodman; four brothers and sisters; and three grandchildren.

Friends called from 1 p.m. Tuesday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, until service time at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Joy Settles officiating. Organist was Diane Wolfley. Eulogies were given by Shirley Settles and Ed Foley.

Casketbearers were Jeremy Cox, William Johnson, Greg Holt and Gary Aterman. Burial was at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the White Hall Multicare Center.

Gazette-Patriot - Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, July 25, 2002

Chester Gourley, 84, of Carrollton died at 4:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

He was born Dec. 12, 1917, near Bee Creek in Calhoun County, the son of Thomas and Leeta (Ottwell) Gourley. He married the former Doris V. Fundel in Manchester Feb. 25, 1939, and she survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Dr. Vincent Gamba of Toms River, N.J., and Karen and D. Brian Aldrich of St. Louis; three sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Diane Gourley and Jim and Candie Gourley of Carrollton, and Gene and Jeannette Gourley of Danville; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Veda George of White Hall; and a brother, Leland Gourley of Glasgow.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Everett Gourley, Arnold Gourley and Lloyd Gourley; two sisters, Freeda Whited and Mary Norton; and twin grandchildren, Paul and Paula Aldrich.

A lifelong farmer, Mr. Gourley was a member of the Carrollton Presbyterian Church and was a member of the church elders and trustees board, and a long-time member of the Carrollton Farmers Elevator Board.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton. Funeral services will be held at the Carrollton Presbyterian Church at 10 a.m. Friday, with burial following at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the church or American Heart Association.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., April 15, 2003

LAPLACE, La. - Herschel "Hack" Hackley, 76, formerly of Carrollton, died Tuesday, April 8, 2003, in LaPlace.

He was a native of Carrollton and had lived in LaPlace for more than 20 years. He will be deeply missed and leaves behind not only his family but a large number of friends, in whose mind and hearts his memories will always be carried.

Surviving is his wife, the former Mary Daum; and several nephews and nieces, Andy, Karen, Jennifer and Julie Daum of Rockbridge, Chris, Kathy, Ann and Mary Daum of Franklin, Karl and Coleen Daum of Jacksonville and Ruth Ann Delmore of Florida.

Visitation and funeral services were held in Louisiana.

Graveside rites are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., April 16, 2002

CARROLLTON - Lucille Hardwick, 80, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2002, at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville.

Born in Greene County, Oct. 10, 1921, she was a daughter of the late George and Erma (Varble) Garrison.

In 1940, in Missouri, she married James Hardwick. He preceded her in death Feb. 3, 1970.

Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Keith Sylvia Hardwick of Jerseyville, John and Karen Hardwick of Canton, Mo., and Bob and Marilyn Hardwick of Jerseyville; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Paul Garrison of Jacksonville, Ill., Raymond Garrison and Leroy Garrison, both of Carrollton.

She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Jimmy Hardwick Jr., two sisters, Alma Welhausen and Virginia Parker and infant twin siblings Ruth and Robert Garrison.

She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Carrollton, the social committee at the church, the Greene Count Senior Citizens and the Friendly Neighbor Card Club.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Burial will be at the Carrollton Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Greene County Senior Citizens.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, February 28, 2002

Donald Foster Harland, 81, of Olympia Fields, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at his residence.

He was born Nov. 2, 1920, in Rio. He married Mary Eldred Sept. 7, 1957, in Carrollton, and she survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Mary, are a son John (wife Jacquie) Harland of Naperville; two daughters, Susan (husband James) Corbet of Palos Heights and Helen (husband Ron) Bell of Westchester; nine grandchildren; and four sisters, Mary Norberg; Dorothy Ericson, Althea Schultz and Phyllis Partyka.

A World War II U.S. Navy veteran, Mr. Harland served in the South Pacific Theater. He retired from Amoco Oil Co. in 1984 after 35 years of service, and was a member of the Flossmoor Community Church.

Friends called from 10 a.m. Saturday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, until graveside services at 11 a.m. at the Carrollton City Cemetery with the Rev. Betty Coffey officiating. Carrollton American Legion Post 114 conducted full military services at the cemetery.

Casketbearers were Jim Schnelt, Larry Schnelt, Bob Schnettgoecke, Daren Schnettgoecke, Rodney Schnettgoecke, Dennis Schmidt, and Dan Schmidt. Grandson Shawn Harland played "Taps."

Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., January 30, 2002

CARROLLTON -- Madeline Heath, 91, died at 4:16 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at Reisch Memorial Nursing Home in Carrollton.

Born April 7, 1910, in Shawneetown, she was the daughter of the late William "Dub" and Emily (Head) Dempsey.

A member of the Carrollton Assembly of God Church, she worked a Lutheran School in South St. Louis for many years.

She married Floyd Lampert, and they were divorced. She married William Heath Dec. 22, 1938, in Morganfield, Ky. He died June 13, 1977.

Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bill and Jane Heath of Alton and Floyd E. Lampert of Ripley, Texas; seven grandchildren, Tommy Stilwell, Cheryl Martin, Boyd Lee Harpole, James Harpole, Edward Lampert, JoEllen Lampert and Pam Lampert; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Bill Dempsey of Rosewood Heights; and a sister, Fannie Brazier of Shawneetown.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Wilma Harpole Ellison; two grandchildren, Danny Lampert and an infant; a sister, Maurie Kelly; and a brother, Bob Dempsey.

Graveside rites will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the William B. BeDell Resource in Wood River or the 5A's Animal Shelter.

Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton is in charge of the arrangements.

Greene Prairie Press, Carrollton, IL., Wednesday, May 7, 2003

Bessie B. Hedrick, 76, of Carrollton died on Wednesday evening April 30, 2003 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Born in Spanky, IL. On April 16, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Walter and Bertha Goans Fisher. She married Eddie Hedrick in June of 1948 and he preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1989.

Surviving are two daughters, Martha Pruiett of White Hall and Marion Leach of Springfield; a son, Dennis Fisher of Henderson; Nev., 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; a sister, Clara Scoggins of Carrollton.

She was preceded in death by a son, Terry Hedrick; two brothers, Frank and John Fisher; and a sister, Alma Ligon.

Mrs. Hedrick was a homemaker and member of Carrollton First Baptist Church. She also was a member of the 50-50 Sunday School Class of the church. Visitation was from 5-8 on Friday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton. Services were held on Saturday at 2 at the Carrollton First Baptist Church with burial following in the Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials are mentioned to 50-50 Sunday School Class. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

Gazette-Patriot - Carrollton Ill., Thursday, June 6, 2002

Mrs. Bernice R. Heumann, 103, of Carrollton died Thursday, May 30, 2002, at Reisch Memorial Nursing Home in Carrollton where she had been a resident since October, 1986.

She was born in Rockbridge October 13, 1898 the youngest daughter of Herbert and Martha Hackley. She married Durand Heumann August 3, 1946 in St Louis, and he died in 1968.

She is survived by several nephews and a niece who live out of the area.

Two sisters and one brother preceded her in death.

A school teacher, Mrs. Heumann lived most of her life in the St. Louis area, teaching in the commercial department of Granite City High School for 41 years.

Private graveside services were held at the Carrollton City Cemetery with the Rev. Gerald Boutelle, pastor of the Carrollton Presbyterian Church, officiating.

Airsman-Hires Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pike Press, Pittsfield, IL., March 01, 2002

Officials in Audrain County, Mo., are calling the deaths of a Pike County man and woman found dead there Monday a double suicide."At this time, each is believed to have taken their own lives," said Pat Farner, Audrain County coroner, who said no note was found at the scene.

According to Audrain County Sheriff Stuart Miller, the bodies of John R. Campbell, 47, New Canton, and Jean Horner, 31, also of New Canton, were found northwest of Mexico.

Both individuals died of single gunshot wounds to the head. Autopsies on both bodies were performed in Columbia Tuesday morning.According to Miller, his office received a call about 8 a.m. Saturday of a vehicle with Illinois plates being parked in a field. Upon investigation, deputies found the car had not been reported stolen and discontinued their investigation.

The car remained in the field Monday and officers were called to resume their investigation. The bodies of Campbell and Horner were found about one-half mile from the car behind a line of trees, according to Miller.

The couple was last seen in New Canton on Friday. Campbell operated a garage in New Canton, across from the gas station, near Bill Lynch's welding shop.

According to Pike County Sheriff Paul Petty, both Campbell and Horner had recently been interviewed in a criminal matter. Campbell had a prior conviction for sexual abuse and was registered with the Illinois State Police as a sex offender.

Two Pike County deputies went to Audrain County Monday to assist in the investigation.

The investigation is continuing.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., March 6, 2002

NEW CANTON Jean Ann (Dabbs) Horner, 31, was pronounced dead Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, in Mexico, Mo. Born Oct. 26, 1970, in Tyler, Texas, she was a daughter of Mildred (Scoggins) Willis of Carrollton and Dwight Dabbs.

She was employed at McDonald's Restaurant in Pittsfield.

Surviving are her husband, Paul Horner; a daughter, Kimber Clawson of Quincy; a brother, Patrick Abbott of Hazelwood, Mo.; two sisters, Christina Foshee of Oklahoma and Katrina Abbott of Oregon; five stepbrothers, Micky Evans of Tennessee, Gary Evans of Roodhouse, Darin Mathews of White Hall, William Willis Jr. of Greenfield and Everett Willis of White Hall; her maternal grandfather, Bob Scoggins of Carrollton; her stepfather, William Willis of White Hall; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Kimber Clawson educational fund care of the First National Bank of Barry, 694 Bainbridge, Barry, IL 62312.

Airsman-Hires Funeral Home of Carrollton is in charge of arrangements.

Gazette-Patriot - Carrollton, IL. Wednesday, July 3, 2002

Mayor Thomas Crispin Hough, 69, the last survivor of the original Hough family, died July 1 at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton. Born in Carrollton February, 1883, a son of Thomas and Jane (Woodhead) Hough, he married the former Jennie Eldred June 4, 1914. He was survived by two sons, Eldred Hough and Thomas Hough. A daughter, Ella Jane died in 1932 at the age of five months.

From AH: He's buried in Carrollton City Cemetery.

CARROLLTON - John D. Hunter, 73, died at 1:05 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, at Alton Memorial Hospital.

He was born Feb. 9, 1929, in Brighton to John D. and Annie (Breitweiser) Hunter.

He was a farmer and a U.S. Army veteran. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Surviving are two daughters, April Walton of Sentinel, Okla., and Della and her husband, Mark,Bassett of Sayre, Okla.; four sons, Jeff and his wife, Sandra, Hunter of Cheyenne, Okla., Dan and his wife, Sheila, Hunter of Sayre, Jason Hunter of Sayre and Jacob Hunter of Canute, Okla.; three step-daughters and their spouses, Peggy and Brad Wagner of Godfrey, Becky and William Stewart of Bethalto and Susan and Terry McMaster of Carter, Okla.; several grandchildren; two sisters, Philomena and her husband, Lester, Goheen of Dow and Isabelle Dabbs of Tyler, Texas; his guardian, Gordon and his wife, Linda, Dabbs of Brighton; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents preceded him in death.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Monday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton.

Burial will be at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., January 30, 2002

CARROLLTON -- Jack Inman, 83, well-known Carrollton businessman, died at 12:16 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at Alton Memorial Hospital.

He was born March 2, 1918, in Calhoun County. His parents were the late Allen and Cuba (Coughlin) Inman.

He married the former Aileen Mehrhoff in 1955. She died Dec. 19, 1985. He married the former Sandy (Bauer) Coonrod April 7, 1989, in Carrollton. She survives.

He was a World War II Army Air Corps captain, serving four of his five years of service in the European Theatre. After completing his duty, he went into business in Jerseyville with his siblingsand later moved to Carrollton, where he opened the Inman Department Store. He then expanded to Winchester and Roodhouse.

He added a variety store in Carrollton in the early 1960s that later became J & A Variety. He retired in 1992. He loved antique cars, especially the Model T Ford. He was a member of the Carrollton First Baptist Church and the Jerseyville Moose Lodge.

Surviving in addition to his wife are five stepsons and their spouses, Allen and Vickie Leininger of Costa Rica, Chet and Jean Coonrod of Quincy, Bret Coonrod of Carrollton, Paul and Lynn Coonrod of East Lyme, Conn., and Lance and Sara Coonrod of St. Charles, Mo.; 11 stepgrandchildren; and one brother, Jim, and his wife, Judy Inman. of Las Vegas.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Inman, and a sister, Marie (Inman) Cook.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Carrollton First Baptist Church, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

Burial will follow in the Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund or the Carrollton United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton is in charge of arrangements.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL. August 20, 2003

JERSEYVILLE - Marguerite S. Jackson, 88, died at 8:41 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville.

She was born Jan. 23, 1915, on the family farm in Rockbridge Township in Green County to Walter Cross and Sarepta (Whitlock) Long.

She married Lloyd Stephen Jackson in September of 1940 in Charleston, Mo. He died Jan. 5, 1992.

In her younger years, she was employed with the International Shoe Factory and later worked as a bookkeeper for Harry Smith Motors, both in Jerseyville.

Surviving is a sister, Alfreda Long of Jerseyville.

Preceding her in death were her parents; three sisters, Sylvia Young, Vena Slater and Goldie Moore; and two brothers, Harry and Wayne D. Long.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Friday at Crawford Funeral Home, Jacoby Chapel, in Jerseyville. Rev. Ed Haun will officiate.

Burial will be at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Paul Johnson, 16 Of Medora, Killed In Farm Accident

Paul Thomas Johnson, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Johnson of Medora, was instantly killed Saturday morning, July 25, in a farm Accident on the Jobn Flautt farm in Ruyle Township, Jersey County. The youth was operating a tractor on a roadway of the farm and was pulling a corn shredder behind the tractor.

The tractor struck a metal roller along the roadway which jostled the driver from the seat. He fell in the path of the shredder, and it passed over his body. The tractor continued along the roadway for some distance before becoming stalled in a ditch.

The father of the young man, who was working nearby, sensed that something was wrong and found the body.

Coroner Rodney Jacoby and Chief Deputy Sheriff Hargiss MahoIland went to the farm. The body was taken to the Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville, and later brought to The Mehl Funeral Home in Carrollton. An inquest will be held in the future by Coroner Jacoby.

Paul was born on August 11, 1947, at Carrollton. He leaves his parents, Paul E. and Doris Leyland Johnson of Medora, Route 1; a sister, Linda, at home; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Leyland of St. Helena, England.

The Telegraph - Alton, IL., October 03, 2002

WHITE HALL - Opal L. King, 98, formerly of Carrollton, died at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2002, at White Hall Multicare Center.

She was born June 24, 1904, in Carrollton, to John and Pearl (Black) Adcock.

She had been employed at the old Chapman Hotel in Carrollton, the old shoe factory in Jerseyville and later at Boyd Memorial Hospital, from which she retired. She was a member of Believer's Baptist Church.

Surviving is a daughter, Edith Naber of Carrollton; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great grandson; two sisters, Mary Baker and Dorothy Custer; and a brother, Lawrence Adcock, all of Carrollton.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Thomas; four sisters, Lorraine Winters, Alma Miller, Iva Laird, an infant, Margaret; and three brothers, Henry, Donald and Frank Adcock.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where services will be at 10 a.m. Friday.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

The Telegraph, Alton IL., Wednesday, November 19, 2003

Alfreda Long, 85, died at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville after a brief illness.

She was born Feb. 13, 1918, on the family farm in Rockbridge Township in Greene County to Walter Cross and Sarepta (Whitlock) Long.

The last of her immediate family, she stayed on the family farm before moving to town.

Surviving are nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Harry and Wayne Long; and four sisters, Vena Slater, Sylvia Young, Goldie Moore and Marguerite Jackson.

Visitation will be from 10 until services at 11 a.m. Thursday at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, with the Rev. Ed Haun officiating.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., Sunday, March 28, 2004

Robert Rigg "Bob" McCarthy, 78, died at 2:02 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2004, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Ill.

Born May 17, 1925, in White Hall, he was the son of the late William and Pansy Olive Rigg McCarthy.

He married Ruth Akers on Aug. 11, 1946. He married Meta Caselton on July 2, 1971, in St. Louis. She died Dec. 25, 1998.

He was a member of White Hall Baptist Church. A World War II Navy veteran, he served in the South Pacific and was a member of the White Hall VFW and the Jerseyville American Legion. He attended Eureka College, where he played football and was co-captain during his senior year. While at Eureka, he met alumnus President Reagan at a homecoming football game. He was a beloved grandpa to his very special grandchildren, who were a large part of his life.

He taught school at Hillview High School for five years and was the basketball coach there. He later worked at the White Hall Sewer Pipe and Stoneware Co. and a steel mill in St. Louis before going to work for the U.S. Post Office in St. Louis, retiring in 1985. After his retirement, he followed the North Greene High School and area athletics and was an avid sports fan. He also attended nearly all the Eureka College football games until his health would not allow him to attend. He enjoyed playing bingo and cards with friends and loved playing golf and bowling. He was a league bowler in St. Louis for many years.

Surviving are three daughters, Cheryl McCarthy of Jacksonville, Theresa and her husband, William, Wyatt, of St. Louis, and Diana "Di" McCarthy of Carrollton; two sons, John and his wife, Cheryl, McCarthy of Tacoma, Wash., and Ron McCarthy and his fiancee, Brenda Havlin, of Virginia; 12 grandchildren, Michael McCarthy, Heather Topel, Janelle Bishop, Roz Bishop, Eason Bishop, Luke Bishop, Alison McCarthy, Erin McCarthy, Douglas Moesch, Marie Moesch, Jessica Wyatt and Jill Montgomery; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Jane Monroe of White Hall; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene McCarthy and Billy D. "Diz" McCarthy, and a brother-in-law, Lloyd Monroe.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery, with full military rites conducted by the White Hall VFW.

Memorials may be made to the North Greene Boosters and the Illinois Veterans Home.

Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

Unknown paper probably Gazette-Patriot - Carrollton, IL. May 1947

Wilbur Meek, 53, of St. Louis passed away at the Deaconess hospital in that city Sunday morning May 4.

He the son of the late James Webster and Ella Brace Meek and was born on the home farm south of Carrollton Nov. 25, 1893. He was a graduate of the Carrollton high school.

He also graduated in Commerce from the U. of I. in 1916 and three years later became a salesman for the Gaylord Container Corporation with which he had been associated ever since. He resided at 901 Curran Ave., Kirkwood. He was a member of the Missouri Athletic Club for twenty years.

He is survived by his wife, the former Mildred Murray, to whom he was married in 1942 and two brothers Alva B. and Chas. T. Meek of Carrollton.

The body lay in state at the C. R. Lupton and Sons undertaking establishment in University City Monday evening and arrived at the Simpson Funeral Home here Tuesday morning where it remained until time for the funeral services which were held at the Methodist church at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday under the auspices of Carrollton Lodge No. 50 A. F. and A. M. with S. E. Pierson giving the oration. The sermon was given by the Rev. 0. R. Spreckelmeyer. Mrs. John Hardcastle was the organist.

The casket bearers were Dr. H. H. Levi, Dr. A. D. Wilson, Damon Driver of this city and Wm. K. Hicks, Harold Hane and Wm. Roetter of St. Louis.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., Tuesday, April 13, 2004

Cassie "Lena" Mitchell, 95, formerly of Carrollton, died Sunday, April 11, 2004, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia, Ill.

A daughter of Simon "Pete" and Martha Ann (Scoggins) Shaw, she was born Nov. 10, 1908, near Eldred.

She married Orland Mitchell on April 2, 1933, in White Hall. He preceded her in death on Jan. 15, 1996.

She was a devoted Christian and homemaker who made us all feel at home in her presence.

Surviving are two sisters, Zelma Grady of Peoria and Gladys Fisher of Alton; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Nina Shaw; and seven brothers, Truman Shaw Sr., Everett, Garrett, Alvin, Thomas, Cecil Leroy and Clarence Shaw.

Visitation will be from noon until time of services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Greene County Visiting Nurses.

Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, May 1, 2003

Mrs. Bessie L. Moore, 84, of White Hall died at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2003, at the White Hall Multicare Center.

Born in Montgomery County, Ky., Oct. 3, 1908, she was the daughter of Shirley and Anna Branham. She married Les Moore and he died in 1943.

She is survived by a son, Troy Moore of Columbus, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Connie Powell of Carrollton, Jackie Pollard of Athensville, Libby Forbes of Hartford, Toby Roberts and Stanley Cecil of Roodhouse, and Jeff Moore and Scott Moore of Georgia; 16 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Stanley Branham of Mt. Sterling, Ky.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruby Lee Roberts; two grandchildren, Michael Cecil and Luke Cecil; two great-grandchildren, Sunkleep Powell and Michael Cecil; three brothers, Ben Branham, John Branham, and Elmer Branham; and four sisters, Clara Curduff, Ruby Johnson, Dell Cook, and Edith Curtis.

A member of the Baptist faith, Mrs. Moore was a tobacco farmer and ran a general store prior to her retirement.

Visitation will be from noon today, Thursday, at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton until funeral services at 1 p.m. Graveside rites will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., September 11, 2003

CARROLLTON Robert N. Munzebrock, 83, died early Wednesday morning, Sept. 10, 2003, at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.

He was born Sept. 17, 1919, in Jerseyville to Orville and Myrtle (Waldheuser) Munzebrock.

He married the former Mary Kinser on Sept. 29, 1956, in Jacksonville at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Jerome and Betty Munzebrock. She survives.

He owned and operated Munze's Standard Service in Carrollton for more than 40 years and later worked for Gillingham Oil Co., retiring in 1995. He was known for his generosity in business and his kindness to children. A member of the Carrollton First Baptist Church, he enjoyed bowling and was a very good baseball player in earlier years. He loved the Dodgers and was definitely not a St. Louis Cardinals fan.

In addition to his wife, surviving are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Sharon and Kenneth Butler of Carrollton, Cyrena and Paul Gerson of Chesterfield, Mo., and Carolyn Kelly of Carrollton; four grandchildren, Melanie Fessler and her husband, Tim, Jeffrey Gerson and his wife, Soo, Kelly Gerson and Justyn Gerson; three great-grandchildren, Ashley Fessler, Taylor Gerson and Jakob Gerson; two nieces, Gwen Snyder and her husband, Jim, and Gail Clark and her husband, Melvin, all of Danville; three great-nieces; and a great-nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, E. Zeno, Jerome and Joseph "Gene" Munzebrock.

Visitation will be from noon until services at 2 p.m. Friday at the Carrollton First Baptist Church.

Burial will follow at the Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Boyd Memorial Hospital and Jerseyville Manor Nursing staff.

Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

The Telegraph - Alton, IL., Thursday, November 28, 2002

G. Estalene Parker, 83, formerly of Carrollton, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at the Brian Center in Spruce Pine, N.C.

Born Nov. 20, 1919, in White Hall, she was the daughter of Claude and Emma (Stumbo) Pruitt.

She married William Parker in 1942 in Alton. He preceded her in death April 8, 1951.

An employee with the Carrollton City Water Department, she later worked for the General Telephone Company in Jacksonville, retiring in 1984 after 15 years of service. She was a member of the Carrollton First Baptist Church, American Business Women's Association in Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Moose Lodge.

Surviving are three children, Karen Carmody of Springfield; Keith and his wife, Cindy Parker, of Spruce Pine; and Kathy and her husband, Dale Greco, of Beach Park, Ill.; eight grandchildren, Todd and Craig Carmody, Tina Gilbert, Keith and Emily Parker, Deena Smith, Chad Moore and Mike Greco; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Pruitt; a stepsister, Helen Hillis; two stepbrothers, George and Curtis Ray; and a great-grandson.

Visitation will be from 4 until time of services at 7 p.m. Friday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Carrollton City Cemetery

Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation.

Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, May 15, 2003

Mrs. Dorothy Helen Louise Riley, 85, of Carrollton died Monday, May 12, 2003, at her residence.

She was born Feb. 5, 1918, in Eldred, the daughter of John B. and Artie Rosetta (Graham) Camerer. She married Harold Talley May 15, 1937, and they separated. She later married Fred Riley July 31, 1948, in Carrollton, and he died May 10, 1975.

She is survived by two daughters from her first marriage, Betty (husband Wayne) Raines of White Hall and Rosetta (husband Joe) Enochs of Carrollton; seven sons from her second marriage, Richard Earl Riley, Fredrick Murl Riley, Phillip Andrew Riley, Ronald Leo Riley and Donald Lee Riley at home, Ralph Eugene (wife Sue) Riley of Roodhouse and Michael Alan (wife Patty) Riley of Carrollton; 30 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lucille Sharrow of Pearl.

Preceding her in death were two brothers and a sister.

Visitation was Wednesday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today, Thursday. Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Boyd Hospital Home Health Care.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., January 23, 2003

Jessie M. Sponsler, 93, formerly of Greene County, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, at the Tuscola Nightingale Manor.

Born Feb. 26, 1909, she was the daughter of the late Clara Walter Cummings.

She married Ira Sponsler on July 2, 1929. He died Jan. 17, 1964.

She was a 1928 graduate of business school and worked for Sandwell Interiors and Goldblatt Department Store in Champaign. She was a longtime member of the Carrollton Methodist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 775 of Alton for more than 50 years.

Survivors include a daughter, Barbara J. Sudduth of Tuscola; four grandchildren, Joseph Sponsler Sudduth, Dennis Neil Sudduth, Jay Dean Sudduth and June Kaye Sudduth Duley; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Howard E. Cummings of Jerseyville; and four sisters, Geraldine G. Draushaar of White Hall, Wilma E. Thornton of Greenfield, Clara Viola McCormick of Mulberry Grove and Imogene Charpontier of Rock Falls, Ill.

In addition to her mother and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Delbert, Donald and Oran Olin Cummings, and two sisters, Bernita M. Varble and Mable Retherford.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Tuscola Senior Citizens Center or the Lincolnland Hospice of Sara Bush Lincoln Hospital.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., March 27, 2003

CARROLLTON - David C. Steckel, 76, died Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at Saint John's Hospital in Springfield.

He was born Sept. 13, 1926, in White Hall to Clarence F. and Gladys (Boone) Steckel.

He married the former Donna Osborne on March 17, 1955. She died March 20, 1982.

A World War II Army veteran, he was a longtime farmer and a member of the Greene County Farm Bureau.

Surviving are four daughters and their spouses, Brenda and Dick Midkiff of Carrollton, Sheila Lake of St. Louis, Zena and Phil Brown of Carrollton and Judy Richardson of Champaign; three sons and their spouses, Marc and Leigh Steckel and Greg and Cathy Steckel, all of Carrollton, and Brian Steckel of Heyworth; 20 grandchildren and their spouses, Amy Evans and Mark Struble, Linda Evans and Kevin Buchanan, Andy and Jenny Steckel, Matt Lake, Anna Lake, Tim Brown, Nathan Brown, Luke Brown, Dane Brown, Briana Steckel, Chancey Steckel, Cody Steckel, Adam Steckel, Lauren Steckel, Brandon Steckel, David Steckel, Crystal Gabel, Kelcie Steckel, Brittany Richardson and Tiara Richardson; five great-grandchildren, Marissa Barber, Madison, Emily and Blake Struble and Hayden Steckel; two sisters, Marion (George) Winters of Imperial, Mo., and Nancy Roark of Kane; and a brother, Mark (Joyce) Steckell of White Hall.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday.

Burial will follow in the Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., March 16, 2003

Francis Adrian "Newtsie" Stendeback, 80, died Thursday, March 13, 2003, at the All Saints Specialty Care Unit of DePaul Hospital in St. Louis.

He was born Feb. 4, 1923, in Carrollton to William and Mabel E. (Edwards) Stendeback.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and serving alongside him were his brothers, Bill, R.D. and Stanley. They all have been honored with a brick inscribed with their names at the site of the D-Day Museum in New Orleans. An avid harness horse fan, through the years he owned and trained horses that raced at just about every county fair in the state of Illinois and also many para-mutual tracks. You couldn't go to the Greene County fair grounds in Carrollton and not see him giving advice to all who would listen, some solicited, some not.

He is survived by three brothers and sisters-in-law, William Stendeback of New Orleans, Donnie and Janet Stendeback of Pittsfield and Larry and Linda Stendeback of Stevens City, Va.; two sisters and brother-in-law, Doris and Ray Little of Carrollton and Vera VanMeter of Moro; and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, R.D. and Stanley Stendeback.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Greene County Fairgrounds grandstand.

Burial will immediately follow at the Carrollton City Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted.

Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carrollton is in charge of arrangements.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., Sunday December 14, 2003

William Stendeback Jr., 83, formerly of Carrollton, died Wednesday evening, Dec. 10, 2003, at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in New Orleans.

He was born Feb. 17, 1920, in Carrollton to William and Mabel (Edwards) Stendeback.

He married the former Jane Valentine on Aug. 2, 1941, at Louisiana, Mo. She died July 25, 1993.

A retired U.S. Army colonel, he served in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. Serving alongside him during World War II were his brothers, Adrian, R.D. and Stanley. They have all been honored with a brick inscribed with their names at the site of the D-Day Museum in New Orleans. After his retirement from the military, he worked for several years for Thru-Container Corp. in Hammond, La.

He is survived by a son, Peter Stendeback of Philadelphia; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Chris Catalanotto of New Orleans and Debi and Ernie Webb of Wichita, Kan.; five grandchildren and one of their spouses, Matthew and Pascale Young, Chris and Aimee Catalanotto and Ernie and Brandi Webb; a great-granddaughter, Brianna Young; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Janet Stendeback of Pittsfield, Ill., and Larry and Linda Stendeback of Stevens City, Va.; a sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Charles Ray Little of Carrollton; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Adrian, R.D. and Stanley, and a sister, Vera VanMeter.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until services at noon Monday, Dec. 22, at the United Methodist Church in Carrollton.

Burial with military rites will be at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in care of the funeral home. Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi, Ill., is in charge of arrangements.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., Monday, December 09, 2002

GREENFIELD - Lela R. Stevens, 88, died Saturday evening, Dec. 7, 2002, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.

The daughter of Lee H. and Meddy A. Raines King, she was born on Sept. 30, 1914, in Kane Township.

She first married John Weber and he preceded her in death. She later married Edward L. Stevens on Aug. 31, 1940, in Troy, Mo. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1991.

She was a nurse's aide at Our Saviour and Norris hospitals in Jacksonville and later at Central Supply at Passavant Hospital, retiring in 1987. She was a member of the Fayette Baptist Church at Fayette and was very active in the women's group there.

Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn Stevens of Edwardsville; one grandson, Scott Weber and wife, Rachel of Jacksonville; one great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Jo Weber; one daughter-in-law, Jeanette Weber of Carrollton; one sister, Imogene Steinacher and husband, Henry Carl of Kane; and among her many friends were special friends, Harold and Nancy Hills and Charles and Mary Jennings, all of Greenfield.

In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Paul Weber; and two brothers, Keith and Lewis King.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. today with the family meeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Garrett Melvin officiating.

Burial will be at the Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Baptist Children's Home in Carmi.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., April 22, 2003

CARROLLTON - Jeanette I. Swann, 87, died at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2003, at Reisch Memorial Nursing Home in Carrollton.

She was born Nov. 16, 1915, in Jersey County to Lewis and Annie Maloney Prough.

She married John H. Swann Jr. April 16, 1937, in Kane. He died July 16, 1996.

A beautician for many years, she was a member of the Kane Baptist Church for more than 65 years, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years and a past member of the Business and Professional Women's Club.

Surviving are a daughter and her husband, Donna and Don Roades of Carrollton; a brother, Richard Prough of Kane; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Malinda Hanks; and an infant brother, Simon Prough.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of services at noon Wednesday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Reisch Memorial Nursing Home.

Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., Thursday, January 8, 2004

Ellen Berniece Talley, 89, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, at her nephew's home in Bethalto.

She was born Jan. 20, 1914, in Alton to Joseph and Annie A. (Wolf) Smith.

She married Clinton A. Talley on Feb. 20, 1932, in Alton. He died Oct. 19, 1981.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Rose Marie Talley, in 1933; five brothers, Bert, Henry, Harry, Joseph and Charles Smith; and four sisters, Grace Smith, Irene Martin, Mabel Smith and Edna Wyman.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Gent Funeral Home.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The Rev. Paul Nicholas will officiate.

Burial will be at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Disabled American Veterans.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., May 2, 2002

JERSEYVILLE - Lena M. Taylor, 88, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2002, at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville.

She was born Sept. 23, 1913, in Eldred to John and Sarah (Carroll) Goodman, who are deceased.

She married Lawrence Ray Taylor Jan. 14, 1933, in Carrollton. He died Aug. 13, 1986.

Surviving are two daughters, Leona Hillis and Janis Taulman, both of Jerseyville; a son and daughter-in-law, Al Wayne and Carolyn Taylor of Alton; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bertha Anderson.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Leonard Ray and Raymond Daniel Taylor, and five brothers, Wesley, Russell, Frank, Harold and Raymond Goodman.

A devout Christian, she will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Greenwood Manor West Nursing Home.

The Telegraph, Alton IL., Friday, November 21, 2003

Dorothy M. Tuey, 85, died at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.

She was born Nov. 11, 1918, near Carrollton to Charles and Cora (Sturmon) Brooks.

She married Vincent H. Tuey on July 3, 1939, in St. Louis. He died Jan. 15, 1991.

She was a member of the Carrollton First Baptist Church, the Roses of Sharon Sunday school class and the Mount Gilead Club. She was a kind and gentle lady who will be missed.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Jim Howard of Carrollton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles E. "Gene" and Jane Tuey of Jerseyville and William "Bill" and Joan Tuey of Godfrey; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Henry "Gene" Brooks of Quincy.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; six brothers, Willis, Loren, Donald Charles, Leroy, Harry "Beanie" and Louis "Curly" Brooks; and three sisters, Gladys Voiles, Edith Eliza Brooks and an infant sister.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, where funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the church building fund, the American Diabetes Association, the Arthritis Foundation and the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., June 5, 2003

MORO - Vera Lee VanMeter, 75, formerly of Hartford and Carrollton, died Tuesday morning, June 3, 2003, at the home of her son in East Alton. She was born July 13, 1927, in Carrollton to William and Mabel (Edwards) Stendeback. She married Donald E. VanMeter on Sept. 4, 1947, at the Presbyterian Church in Carrollton. He died Feb. 23, 1988. She and her family lived in the Hartford area for many years.

Surviving are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Gregory and Sue VanMeter of Burlington, Iowa, Bruce VanMeter of Gillespie and Steven and Carol VanMeter of East Alton; two daughters and their husbands, Cindi and Jim Best of Smithville, Mo., and Sue and David Snider of Mesquite, Texas; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, William Stendeback of New Orleans, Donald and Janet Stendback of Pittsfield and Larry and Linda Stendeback of Virginia; and a sister and her husband, Doris and Charles Little of Carrollton.

Besides her parents and husband, preceding her in death were a daughter, Pam, and three brothers, Robert D., Stanley and Adrian Stendeback.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at St. John's Catholic Church in Carrollton, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday.

Burial will be at Carrollton City Cemetery.

The Stendeback Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements at (877) 313-5098.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., Tuesday, December 17, 2002

CARROLLTON - Dorothy Varble, 89, died at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002, at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville.

Born in Fieldon on April 21, 1913, she was a daughter of John Henry and Mary (Morris) Johnson.

She married Oran Varble July 28, 1928, in Carrollton. He preceded her in death March 25, 1999.

A member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Carrollton, she worked for many years at Reisch Nursing Home, retiring in 1975.

Surviving are eight daughters, Anna Haneline of Carrollton, Catherine Vice of Carlinville, Betty Plogger of Carrollton, Dorothy Ray of Michigan, Margaret Varble of Carrollton, Connie Bishop of Winchester, Ruth Loy of Medora, and Bernice Kitson of Godfrey; two sons, Paul Varble of Jerseyville and Roger Varble of Carrollton; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Goodall, a son, Oran Eugene Varble and three brothers, Willis, Earl and Paul Johnson.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Carrollton.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the church.

Airsman-Hires Funeral Home of Carrollton is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, October 30, 2003

Michael Warmbier, 63, of Champaign, died at 6:58 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

He was born Feb. 2, 1940, in Urbana, the son of Edmund and Mary Ann (Kleiss) Warmbier. He married former Carrollton resident Patricia Robinson March 13, 1993, in Champaign, and she survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Kenney Warmbier of Texas and J.T. Warmbier of Champaign; a daughter, Suzzane Cinnamon of Champaign; a stepdaughter, Tammy Seraphin of Urbana; a stepson, Cary Frye of Champaign; a sister, Mary Jo Weishaar of Savoy; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Terry Warmbier.

Mr. Warmbier was an electrician for 12 years, and a retired business manager for the IBEW Local 601 for 43 years. He served as secretary to East Central Illinois Building Council AFL-CIO, chairman of health and welfare for NECA-IBEW Trust Fund, and was employed as a courtesy driver for Ward and Martin.

Visitation was Friday at Mittendorf Calvert Funeral Home in Champaign. A funeral Mass was celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Champaign with Father Mark Merdian officiating. Graveside services followed at 1:30 p.m. at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to St. Matthew's Building Fund.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., May 29, 2002

CARROLLTON - Imogene Flowers Welch, 70, died at 7:34 a.m. Monday, May 27, 2002, at Jersey Community Hospital of Jerseyville.

She was born in Woodville Township, Jan. 19, 1932, to Jesse and Ethel (Hires) Flowers.

She married James "Dick" Childress, Dec. 24, 1949.

She later married Melvin Welch, April 2, 1989, and he preceded her in death May 29, 1989.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Ron Stuart of Carrollton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Renee Childress of Brighton and Mark and Donna Childress of Carrollton; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Irene Flowers of Rosewood Heights and Harry and Helen Flowers of Carrollton; and a sister and brother-in-law, Eva and Richard McFain of Carrollton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane, Danny's twin; four brothers, Jerry, Murrel, Keith and James "Red" Flowers; and a sister, Viola Cadle.

A homemaker and nurses aide, she will be missed by family and friends.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday.

Burial will follow at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Meals on Wheels or the Greene County Visiting Nurses.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., March 13, 2003

Elsie Wiles, 92, died at 9:25 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2003, at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.

She was born May 20, 1910, in Greene County to Grant and Myrtle (Sherman) McAdams.

She married Walter Russell Wiles on July 18, 1933, in Carrollton. He died October 1985.

With her late husband, she operated the Wiles Shoe Store in Carrollton for many years and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Carrollton.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Deanna and David Williams of Carrollton; two granddaughters and their spouses, Amanda and Harry Baker III of Peotone, Ill., and Amelia and James Uhles of Champaign, Ill.; a great-granddaughter, Ava Uhles; a sister, Velma Early of Godfrey; and a brother and sister-in-law, H.T. "Mac" and Catherine McAdams of Carrollton.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Addie Howard and Letha Painter, and her brothers, Howard and Harvey McAdams.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday.

Burial will follow at the Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church or the Relay for Life First Baptist Church Team.

Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

Gazette-Patriot - Carrollton, Ill. Thursday, April 11, 2002

Former Carrollton resident Ms. Mildred L. Williams, 93, of Winter Haven, Fla., died Thursday, April 4, 2002, at Life Care Center in Winter Haven, Fla.

She was born May 29, 1908, in Carrollton.

She is survived by three daughters, Roberta Ann Buck and Sarah W. Durham of Winter Haven, Fla., and Mildred Jane Morgan of Lawrenceville, Ga.; a son, William E. Williams of West Palm Beach, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Ms. Williams was a retired school teacher who moved from Carrollton to Winter Haven in 1979. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Winter Haven.

Visitation was Sunday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Monday at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Winter Haven Christian School building fund.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, May 9, 2002

Mrs. Susan J. Davidson Williams, 37, of White Hall died Thursday morning, May 2, 2002, at her residence.

She was born Feb. 18, 1965, in Carrollton, the daughter of Paul Davidson of Carrollton, and the late Barbara (Baumgartner) Davidson.

Surviving in addition to her father are her finance, Paul Dawdy of White Hall; a son, Joshua of Roodhouse; a daughter, Katie of Roodhouse; a grandson; four sisters, Belinda Gross of Portage, Ind., Tammie Hiles of Portland, Ore., Pam Eisch of Green Bay, Wis., and Joy Davidson of Carrollton; six brothers, Dick Davidson, Jerry Davidson, and Marion Davidson of Carrollton, Rick Davidson of Jerseyville, Danny Davidson of Junction City, Kans., and Paul "David" Davidson, Jr. of Divernon.

Preceding her in death was a brother, Tony Davidson.

Mrs. Williams worked for 12 years at the Roodhouse Envelope Company.

Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, with the Rev. Jon Lobos officiating. Special music played included, "Amazing Grace," by Charlie Daniels, "Mama, I'm Coming Home," by Ozzy Osborne, and "When You Come Home," by Mark Schultz.

Casketbearers were Mike Seymour, Danny Davidson, Dickie Davidson, Jerry Davidson, Sr., Rick Davidson and David Davidson. Honorary bearers were Josh Williams and Marion Davidson. Burial was at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the family.

Gazette-Patriot - Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, December 19, 2002

Mrs. Gudrun Augusta Olivia Wilson, 93, of Carrollton died Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, at Reisch Memorial Nursing Home.

She was born Dec. 30, 1908, in Chicago, the daughter of Ernest and Helga Birger. She married Dr. Arthur D. Wilson April 16, 1933, who practiced in Carrollton for 43 years, and he died Feb. 24, 1976.

Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Stuart D. and Marianne Wilson of Milwaukee, Wis., and Eric B. and Marilyn Wilson of Oshkosh, Wis.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Leslie E. Birger, Stuart B. Birger, and Thomas E. Birger.

Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Carrollton Presbyterian Church.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Jerry Boutelle officiating. Burial will be at Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the A.D. and Gudrun Wilson College Scholarship Fund at the Carrollton Public High School.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, September 26, 2002

Leslie Eugene "Dick" Wollenweber, 72, of South Jacksonville died at 12:12 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at his residence.

He was born June 29, 1930, in Woodville Township near Carrollton, the son of Leslie and Mary (Taylor) Wollenweber. He married the former Margie Lou Willenburg May 19, 1957, in Carrollton, and she survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Mark Wayne (wife Susan) Wollenweber of Jacksonville; a daughter, Karen Sue (husband Steve) Williams of Jacksonville; four grandchildren, Amy, Emily and Thomas Wollenweber; and a grandson, Seth Williams stationed in Korea with the U.S. Army; three sisters, Louise Baldes of Wrights, Betty "Susie" (husband Steve) Grummel of Greenfield, and Judy (husband Randall) Rhoads of Carrollton; two brothers, Gerald "Sam" (wife Barbara) Wollenweber of Jacksonville and Glenn "Ed" (wife Nancy) Wollenweber of Carrollton; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Wollenweber of Greenfield.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Wollenweber and Robert Wollenweber; two infant sisters, Elsie Wollenweber and Doris Wollenweber; and a brother-in-law, Clyde Baldes.

Mr. Wollenweber attended Greene County schools and served four years in the U.S. Air Force, then farmed in Greene County until 1969. He then went to work at Mobil Chemical in Jacksonville, retiring in 1992.

Visitation was Wednesday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today, Thursday. Burial will be at Carrollton City Cemetery with full military rites.

Memorials are suggested to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society, or Hospice of Central Illinois.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., April 26, 2002

JERSEYVILLE - L. Thomasine Young, 73, died at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at Jersey Community Hospital after years of declining health.

She was born Jan. 22, 1929, in Carrollton, where she grew up, to William Powell and Lela (Riley) Powell Lutz, who are deceased.

A graduate of Carrollton High School, she was a towboat cook for Norman Brothers, retiring in 1993 after 11 years of service. She was a member of the Jerseyville Women of the Moose.

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Sally Stevens of Jerseyville, Susan and Robert Sehr of Jerseyville, Richard W. "Chip" Young Jr. and Brenda of Huntsville, Ala., and Brenda and Duane Montgomery of Fieldon; four grandchildren, David (Amy) Ansell, Kurt Ansell, Bobby Stevens and Devin Montgomery; a great-grandson, Kaden Ansell; a brother and sister-in-law, Martin and Mary Kay Powell of Belleville; and a sister-in-law, Carol Powell of Chatham. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.

A brother, William Powell of Chatham, also preceded her in death.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at the Carrollton City Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest alongside her parents.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association.

Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of the arrangements.

CARROLLTON - Freda W. Doyle, 97, died at 10: 50 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2000, at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.

Born Dec. 23, 1902, in Carrollton, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Paulina (Goll) Frech.

She was one of the owner/operators of the Towne Shoppe in Carrollton for many years and a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Carrollton.

She married Lloyd R. Doyle Oct. 23, 1924, in Missouri. He died in 1989.

Surviving are a sister, Mildred Clark of Carrollton, and several nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Ike Frech, and two sisters, Meda Tanner and Edith Varble.

There is no visitation.

Private committal rites will be conducted later.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Catholic Church.

Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton is in charge of arrangements.

(From AH:She was buried in Carrollton City Cemetery)

The Telegraph - Alton, IL. November 22, 2000

CARROLLTON -- John A. Goode Sr., 64, died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.

Born July 9, 1936, near Wrights, he was a son of the late Omer and Starcy (Stinnett) Goode.

A farmer near Wrights, he moved to Carrollton in 1964 and became the owner of John’s Tavern. He was a member of the Greene County Farm Bureau.

He married the former Joyce Johnson June 9, 1957, in Pittsfield. She survives.

In addition to his widow, surviving are three sons and two daughters-in-law, John and Debbie Goode of Greenfield, Michael Goode and his friend, Toni of Carrollton, and Roger and Lisa Goode of Carrollton; three grandchildren, Jessica, John and Rachel Goode; two stepgrandchildren, Ricky and Brittney Hood; two brothers, Ben and Richard Goode, both of Greenfield; and three sisters, Gladys Cochran of Greenfield, Linda Campbell of Greenfield and Dovie Skaggs of Chatham.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rebecca Sue Goode; two sisters, Imogene Williams and Marge Range; and two brothers, Charles and Sonny Goode.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of graveside services at 2 p.m. Friday at the Carrollton City Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the American Lung Association.

Airsman-Hires Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.