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Obituaries

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 Atwell, Sammie     A link to the Rootsweb Message Board

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 Cooper, Mary Jane   A link to Rootsweb Message Board

 Eccles, Catherine   A link to the Rootsweb Message Board

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 Tucker, Sarah Ann Elizabeth    A Link to Rootsweb Message Board

 Worthington, Capt. Hugh   A link to th Rootsweb Message Board

 Quante, Sophie M.    A link to the Rootsweb Message Board ( see will of husband John on wills page)


Henry Burnham, living in the north part of Massac County, near the Johnson County line,died at his home on Jan.18,1929. Death came sudden and it is supposed heart disease was the cause. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at New Hope church, New Columbia. Directed by W.P.Baynes conducted by Rev. Calvin Smith.  Burial was in the Smith Cemetary on the Smith farm . Mr Burnham was born near Benton, Kentucky, Marshall County Oct.8,1854, and at time of death was 74 yrs.2 months and10 days old. He was married to Martha Averitt on July 17,1878 in Marshall County,Kentucky.To this union thirteen children were born,of whom seven preceded him in death. His wife Martha died in1904.

Ben Burnham, of Grantsburg Rt.1 Massac Co. born Aug. 6,1895  in Marshall Co.Ky to Henry L.Burnham and Martha (Averitt) Burnham, died early Christmas morning 1980 at the Massac Memoral Hospital in Metropolis. Services were held Sunday at Aikens-Farmer funeral home chapel with Rev. Orval Simmons officiating, assisted by Sister Lucy English and Brother Rudell Pulley. Burial was in the Massac Memorial Gardens at Metropolis.
He leaves to mourn his death his wife Virgie (Rushing) Burnham, two sons,and seven daughters,one sister Letha Manley,35 grandchildren,63 great grandchildren,and 7 gr-gr-grandchildren besides his son-in-laws and daughter-in-laws.and a host of other relatives and friends.
He served in World War 1 one year, two months, and three days as a private, 11 months overseas in France, Belgium, England and several other places. He was with Company 1, 22nd Engineers.

Virgie Burnham, 90, of Grantsburg Rt. 1, died Thursday May 3, 1990 at Massac Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Burnham was preceded in death by her parents, William and Clarinda Sexton Rushing; her husband Ben Burnham; one sister, one brother, two half sisters, two half brothers, an infant grandchild, three grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.
She is survived by seven daughters, (still living) and two sons (still living) and daughters-inlaw, and sons-inlaw (living).
33 grandchildren, 82 greatgrandchildren, 38 great-greatgrandchildren, and two great-great-greatgrandchildren, one brother-in-law, and a sister-in-law of Metropolis.
Funeral service was Sunday at Aikens-Farmer Funeral Home, with Bro.(still living) from New Hope Church, officiating.
Music was provided by singers from the New Hope Church. (still living).
Burial followed in Massac Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers were one son-in-law, one nephew-in-law, and four grandsons.(still living).

Helen Iowa Burnham, was born March 10, 1912 in Massac Co. near New Columbia to William Thomas Burnham and Mamie Alice Henderson.
She spent her entire life caring for her parents and helping with the care of her siblings in their later years. Her devotion to her family and freinds did not allow her to think of herself and perhaps her desire to marry and raise a family of her own.
Miss Burnham departed her life unexpectedly at her home in Metropolis on Monday, Jan. 22, 2001. She had lived a full and active life which she shared with her many friends and large family, which will miss her greatly.
Among her most cherished possessions were such family items as a lock of hair, her deceased parents' personal articles and old family pictures.
Miss Burnham was a longtime member of New Hope Baptist Church near New Columbia and attendedly faithfully until she moved to Metropolis and transportation became a problem. For the past several years, she regularly attended Lighthouse Assembly of God in Metropolis.
Survivors include one sister, five nieces, and five nephews, all of Metropolis: several great nieces and great nephews; several cousins, and special friends.
In additions to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Golda Rottman: and her brothers Edward and Clorus
Burnham and an infant brother. (my notes his name was "William")
Funeral service was Thursday at Aikens-Farmer Funeral Home of Metropolis.
Burial followed at the Masonic Cemetery near New Columbia. Pallbearers were nephews
Helen will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Mary (Girtman) Timmons
Former Resident of Massac Co.
 
Mary Timmons - 77
7/30/1930 - 11/14/2007

Lewistown - Mary Timmons
Lewistown- Mary A. Timmons 77, of Prairie View Care Center died at 10:41 p.m. Wednesday November 14, 2007 at 
Graham Hospital Emergency Room in Canton.
She was born on July 30, 1930 in Massac County, Ill., to Herbert and Bessie (McBride) Girtman.
She married Roger Timmons on April 5, 1949 in Metropolis, Ill., he preceded her in death in January 1986.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers, one sister, and one grandson Christian Adkins.
Survivors include five sons,three daughters,(and their spouses)one brother,twenty seven grandchildren and sixteen
great grandchildren.
Mary was a nurse’s aide for several area nursing homes for many years.
A visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. 
Graveside services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Walnut Cemetery near Banner with her son Bill Timmons officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Lewistown Fire and Rescue Squad.
Online condolences are available at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Visitation:
A visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton
	
Services:
Graveside services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Walnut Cemetery near Banner.
Eddie Henderson, 75, of Samoth, died Friday at the Massac Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Samoth Pentecostal Church with Brother and Sister Jones of Paducah, Ky., officiating. Music was by Helen Leek, Eula Leek, and Cloy Lee.accompanied by Alma Palmer. Burial was in the New Hope Cemetery. The following obituary was read at the service.
Eddie W. Henderson, son of William and Alice Henderson was born in Massac County on August 23, 1891, and departed this life May 13, 1966 at the age of 75 years, 3 months, and 19 days.
He was united in marriage to Lucy Richardson in 1911. To this union 9 children were born. His wife Lucy and 4 children preceded him in death.. On Feb 3, 1941, he was united in marriage to Nellie Jones. Those surving him are his wife Nellie, two daughters, three sons,  two step-daughters, three step-sons, two half-sisters, Mrs. Virgie Burnham of Samoth,and Mrs. Rhoda Evans of Vienna, 25 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and freinds.

Lucy Henderson, wife of Eddie Henderson died at her home three miles north of New Columbia, Friday, March 17, 1933,  at the age of  forty years. She is survided by her husband and five children.
Funeral services at New Hope church by Rev. Sharp with internment in the church cemetery.
Arrangement with Baynes.

William J. McHenry, 78, died at his home here Saturday, September 3, after a long illiness. Funeral services were held Monday, September 5th,  at 2 p.m. in the church of christ with Rev. Jewell Newman officiating. Burial was made by Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in New Hope cemetery. Members of the church served as pallbearers.
The obituary follows:
William J. McHenry, son of Jack and Nancy Haneline McHenry was born March 5, 1877 in Massac County, Illinois.
He departed this life September 3, 1955 at his home, 1022 Girard Street in Metropolis, at the age of 78 years, 5 months, and 28 days. He was united in marriage to Ophia Staton in 1921 in Metropolis.
Mr. McHenry farmed most of his life around New Columbia, Illinois. He united with the church of  Christ and remained a faithful member until his death.
His mother, father, and three brothers preceded him in death. He leaves his wife Ophia; one sister Mrs. Mary Denison of Herrin, one half sister Mrs. Rhoda Evans of Vienna, Illinois, one half brother Wayne McHenry of Michigan, one step sister Mrs. Virgie Burnham, one step brother, Eddie Henderson of Samoth.

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