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William 'Billy' Eickhoff
William "Billy" Eickhoff, 61, of Naoma, W.Va., formerly of Thompsonville, died Friday, April 7, 2000, at the Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, W. Va.
He was born Dec. 9, 1938, in Chicago, to the late John and Francis (Meyers) Eickhoff.
Mr. Eickhoff owned a laundry machine business in Thompsonville for several years.
His wife, Della Taylor, preceded him in death in 1989.
Surviving are one brother, Albert Eickhoff of Wisconsin; and four sisters, Rosemary Finkley of West Virginia, Dorothy Brady of California, Carol Johnson of Arkansas, and Mary Bartnick of Minnesota; 16 nieces; 12 nephews; and several step-children.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Donald and Paul Eickhoff, and two sisters, Gertrude Mohlman and Catherine Soto.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Sloan Funeral Home, in Galatia, where friends may call after 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill cemetery in Thompsonville.
James W. Gibbs
James W. Gibbs, 53, of 816 W. Barnett St., Harrisburg, died at his residence at 8:57 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 2000.
He was born May 20, 1946, in Harrisburg, to the late Jess Woodrow and Brenice (Hedger) Gibbs.
Mr. Gibbs retired as a truck driver for Rose Brothers in Evansville, Ind.
He attended the First Baptist Church in Harrisburg.
On Jan. 17, 1975, in Albion, he married
the former Lucy J. Boatman.
She survives along with a son, Jerry and his wife, Susan Shock of Thayer, Mo.; a daughter, Cathy and her husband, Charles Casteel of Eldorado; a brother, Richard and his wife, Rebecca Hedger of Pleasant Plains, Ark.; two sisters, Mrs. John (Ann) Lienenbach of Eldorado; and Marsha Norman of Harrisburg; two brothers, Jess Wilson Gibbs of Harrisburg and George and wife, Debbie Gibbs of Eldorado; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Two brothers, Leroy Gibbs and Bobby Hedger also preceded him in death.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg, where friends may call after 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Visitation for family is 9 a.m. The Rev. Eugene Weatherington will officiate. Private burial for the cremated remains will be at Sunset Lawn cemetery in Harrisburg at a later date.
The family prefers donations to the Kidney Foundation.
Glen T. Underwood
Glen T. Underwood, 72, of Harrisburg, died 12:11 a.m. Sunday, June 11, 2000, at Harrisburg Medical Center.
He was born January 25, 1928, at Junction, to John and Leoma (Woods) Underwood.
He was a retired leadman and equipment operator for the coal-handling department at Southern Illinois Electric Co-op in Marion. He married
the former Delores J. Feazel July 28, 1957.
He was a Protestant by faith, and a US Army veteran of the Korean War.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, David Underwood and wife, Angi of Harrisburg; three granddaughters, Paige, Courtney and Lacee Underwood of Harrisburg; five brothers, James Underwood and wife, Sarah of Harrisburg, Neal Underwood and wife, Linda of Muddy, Carl Underwood and wife, Elizabeth of Harrisburg, Robert Underwood and wife, Helen of Ottawa and Ray Underwood and wife, Sue of Eldorado; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at Sunset Lawn cemetery in Harrisburg. Those who wish to attend are requested to gather at the cemetery. The Rev. Paul Alumbaugh will officiate the service.
Memorials may be made to the Harrisburg Booster Club.
Treva Lynn Powles
Treva Lynn Powles, 36, of Eldorado, died 6:24 p.m. in Eldorado.
She was born September 13, 1963, in Eldorado, to Howard and Mary Albright Powles.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Jeff Powles and Stanley Ray Powles; two sisters, Betty Powles and Sandra Trebrack; and a stepfather, Herman Oller.
Graveside services are 1 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2000, at Beechwood cemetery in Mounds with the Rev. Randy Grace officiating.
Walter W. Digby
Walter W. Digby, 84, of McLeansboro, died 11:10 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2000, at the Enfield Health Care Center.
He was born May 30, 1916, to Leroy and Eliza E. (Huffstutler) Digby.
He retired in 1976 after 33 years as an oil field pumper with Texaco, Inc. He married
Edith Jane Ledbetter March 13, 1939. She survives.
Mr. Digby was a Protestant by faith. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of McLeansboro American Legion, Carmi, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eagles Lodge No. 2699 and Broughton Masonic Lodge.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Walter Woodrow "Woody" Digby of Twin Lakes, Wisc. and Carl Digby and wife, Jeanne of McLeansboro; a daughter, Ellen Joanne Ferrell of Empire, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, David Ray Digby and a son, Leroy Digby.
Funeral services are 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried officating. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today at Gholson Funeral Home.
Burial is in Digby Hill cemetery in Dale with graveside military rites by American Legion Post No. 106.
Mercer Bernard
Mercer Bernard, 59, of Zion, formerly of Simpson, died at 6:20 a.m. Sunday, June 11, 2000 at Sheridan Health Care Center. He was born March 23, 1941 in Simpson to Hillis "Pete" and Lena Marshall Bernard.
He is survived by one brother, Larry Bernard of Herrin, and two sisters, Marlene McSparin and Coleen Smith, both of Marion.
The body has been cremated. Graveside services in Glendale cemetery will be announced at a later date. Aly Funeral Home in Eddyville is in charge of arrangements.
Luther W. Smith
Luther W. Smith, 87, of Creal Springs died at 3:09 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2000 at Harrisburg Medical Center.
Further arrangements and family information are pending from Whitnel Funeral Home in Vienna.
James E. Shepherd
James E. Shepherd, 63, of 97 Magnolia St., Harrisburg, died at 11:01 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2000 at Barnes-Jewish Christian Hospital in St. Louis.
He was born Oct. 24, 1936 in Oaktown, Ind. to Paul M. and Ruth (Black) Shepherd. He married
Gayle King on May 7, 1955. She survives.
Mr. Shepherd was a mine manager for 13 years at AMAX Delta Mine and a maintenance manager for AMAX in Terra Haute, Ind. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Harrisburg.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Terry Shepherd and wife, Mary of Chapmanville, W.Va., and Doug Shepherd and wife, Lisa Marie of Greenbelt, Md.; two daughters, Pam and husband, Rick Alecci of Harrisburg, and Lisa and husband, Randy Mitchell of Naperville; eight grandchildren, Andrea Shepherd, Beth Shepherd, Matthew Alecci, Julia Mitchell, Josh Shepherd, James Shepherd, Abby Alecci and Dylan Mitchell; a great-grandchild, Nicholas Crosby; two brothers, Paul Shepherd Jr. of Vincennes, Ind., Jerry Shepherd of Oaktown, Ind.; and a sister, Betty Stevens of Mesa, Ariz.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Bob Shepherd.
Funeral services are 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 14 at the First Christian Church in Oaktown, with the Rev. Howard Scott officiating. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Gaskins Funeral Home in Harrisburg, and from 11 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the First Christian Church in Oaktown. Burial is in Oaktown cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hope Lodge Center, 4207 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63108.
Lilly Bourland
Lilly Bourland, 92, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Harrisburg, died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, June 11, 2000 at the home of her son, Larry Bourland.
She was born March 14, 1908 in Hardin County to William and May (Robinson) McDaniel. She married
Delaney G. Bourland on Dec. 25, 1928. He preceded her in death Nov. 13, 1968.
Mrs. Bourland was a charter member of the Church of the Nazarene in Harrisburg.
She is survived by a son, Larry Bourland and wife, Shirley; three grandchildren, Douglas Bourland of Washington, David Bourland of New Jersey, and Bradley Bourland of Florida; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of the Nazarene in Harrisburg, with visitation from 1 p.m. until service time. Burial is in Sunset Lawn cemetery.
Gaskins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
