Edith M. Brooks
Born March 15, 1903 - Died November 3, 1996
Edith M. Brooks of McLeansboro, died at 1:18 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, 1996, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. She was a housewife.
Mrs. Brooks was born on March 15, 1903, in Mt. Vernon, a daughter of William and Sarah (Gibbs) Spicer. She was married twice, to Jess Abrams and Rev. Jess Brooks, both whom are deceased. She taught Sunday School at Nason Baptist Church for several years. Mrs. Brooks had made her home with her daughter Leona and granddaughter April Lynn Bay for the last 10 years.
Graveside services were at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 1996, at IOOF Cemetery. Rev. Robert Sefried officiated. Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro was in charge of the service.
Mrs. Brooks is survived by one daughter, Leona Bay of McLeansboro; one sister, Mabel Brimm of Anna; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, son Melvin Lee Abrams, and several brothers and sisters.
Rosie Millenbine Thompson
Born April 26, 1904 - Died November 4, 1996
Rosie Millenbine Thompson of McLeansboro, died at 9:45 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 1996, at Franklin County Hospital in Benton. She was a housewife.
Mrs. Thompson was born on April 26, 1904, in White County, a daughter of John and Harriet (Etienne) Lynch. She was married twice, to Henry Millenbine and Burley Thompson, both of whom are deceased. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the Trade Industries and the Beaver Creek Quilting Club. She was a member of Smith Chapel Baptist Church.
The funeral was at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 1996 at Smith Chapel Baptist Church under the direction of Gholson Funeral Home. Rev. Ernie Essary officiated. Burial was in Blooming Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Thompson is survived by one son, Johnie Millenbine and wife Grace of Springerton; three daughters, Zelma York of McLeansboro, Reba Fosnock of Belleville, Wilma Porter and husband Ace Porter of Watseka, Illinois; two daughter-in-laws, Ruby Millenbine of McLeansboro and Doris Jane Millenbine of Greenup, Illinois; one sister, Hazel Irvin of McLeansboro; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Dean Millenbine; two step-sons; Fred and Paul Millenbine, whom she helped raise; two sons-in-law, Cletus York and Irving Fosnock; three brothers, Albert, Bill and Loren Lynch; and one sister, Mary O'Dell.
Claude Lavern Engle
Born January 16, 1928 - Died November 5, 1996
Claude Lavern Engle, 68, of Rich Hill, Missouri died on Tuesday, November 5th, 1996, at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri.
He was born on January 16, 1928, in Peoria, to Orville Lavern and Naomi Ruth (Tracy) Engle, the oldest of eight children. At age 14, he moved with his family to Thackery. As a young man he worked in the oil fields in Illinois and Kentucky. He was in the Army from 1946 to 1948.
He married Jessie Verdean Allen on June 16, 1946, in Thackery.
Mr. Engle worked as a farm hand in Iowa and Missouri. He was a mechanic and worked in several different garages. He later was a truck driver for 20 years before his retirement. For the last 18 years, he and his wife lived in Rich Hill.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Wanda Russell, Butler, Missouri, Tommy Sicord and husband Sam, White Pigeon, Michigan; two sons, Rickey Engle and Jimmy Engle and wife Lori of Tucson, Arizona; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Robert Engle, Texas, Orville Engle, St. Louis, and George Engle, Thackeray; three sisters, Ruth Engle, Florida, Nedra Barns, Paducah, Kentucky, and Edith Garrison, McLeansboro; nieces, nephews and one cousin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Virginia Lee Engle and two grandchildren.
Hilary E. Chelf - (Hilary Eugene Chelf, b. 19 Oct 1915, per SSDI)
Born ?? - Died November 7, 1996
Hilary E. Chelf of Longview, Texas, died at the Whispering Pines Lodge on November 7, 1996. He was born and attended grade and high school in McLeansboro. Before leaving McLeansboro he was employed at Elders Mfg. Company and McLeansboro Creamery. He spent 31 years in management at Caterpillar Inc., from where he retired to Texas. He battled cancer for over eight years and was laid to rest in Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Longview. He is survived by his wife Opal.
Ruby I. Hall
Born October 22, 1902 - Died November 8, 1996
Ruby I. Hall, 94, of McLeansboro, died at 3:25 p.m. on Friday, November 8th, 1996, at Hamilton County Memorial Hospital. She was a retired practical nurse.
Mrs. Hall was born on October 22, 1902, in Hamilton County, a daughter of Charles and Mary (Allen) Biggerstaff. She married David Clarence Hall, who preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of McLeansboro. She was a member of Queen City Easter Star #697.
The funeral was at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 11th, 1996 at Gholson Funeral Home. Rev. Lester Dean officiated. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery in McLeansboro.
Mrs. Hall is survived by one brother. Clyde Baker of McLeansboro, and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Fred Baker; two sisters, Muerl Bellew and Pearl Rockett; and her step-father, Wille Baker, who helped raise her.
John M. Flannigan
Born March 21, 1922 - Died November 9, 1996
John M. Flannigan, 74, of McLeansboro, died at 11:13 p.m. on Saturday, November 9th, 1996, at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. He was a pipefitter for Kaiser Steel in Napa, California.
Mr. Flannigan was born on March 21, 1922, in Blairsville, a son of Carl and Mary (Leathers) Flannigan. He married Opal Ratliff on September 2, 1967. Mr. Flannigan was a corporal in the U. S. Army and served in World War II. He was a member of the McLeansboro American Legion Post 106 and the Carmi VFW Post 3851. He was a member of the First Christian Church of McLeansboro.
The funeral was at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 1996 at the Harre Funeral Home. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery in McLeansboro. Graveside burial rites were performed by the McLeansboro American Legion Post 106 Honor Guard.
Mr. Flannigan is survived by his wife, Opal Flannigan of McLeansboro; four daughters, Myrna Jean Borges of Napa, California, Gail Williams of McAlester, Oklahoma, Connie Jones of McAlester, Oklahoma, and Janey Celley of Corvallis, Oregon; one brother Gene Flannigan of McLeansboro; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Vada Tudor
Born May 9, 1921 - Died November 11, 1996
Vada Tudor, 75, of McLeansboro and formerly of Woodlawn, died at 1:43 a.m. on Monday, November 11th, 1996, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois.
She was a retired school teacher having taught in Nashville, Ashley, and Tamaroa, Illinois.
Mrs. Tudor was born on May 9, 1921, in Dahlgren, a daughter of Robert Omer and Carrie V. (Wood) Miller. She married Arlye V. Tudor, who preceded her in death. She was a member of the Retired Illinois Teachers Association.
The funeral was at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13th, 1996, at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Rev. Robert Sefried officiated. Burial was in Richardson Hill Cemetery in Dahlgren.
Mrs. Tudor is survived by one brother, James C. Hall of Corpus Christi, Texas; three nephews, Fred Hall of Florida, James D. Hall of Memphis, Tenn., and Robert T. "Tom" Miller of Woodlawn.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Evan and John Hall and Robert "Bob" Miller; and one sister, Edna Mae Brown.
Memorials may be made to the Richardson Hill Cemetery Association.
Nora Lee (Cusic) Wheeler
Born September 29, 1910 - Died November 12, 1996
Nora Lee (Cusic) Wheeler, 86, of McLeansboro, died at 11:35 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 1996 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Mrs. Wheeler was the owner and operator of Nora Lee's Dress Shop for many years.
Mrs. Wheeler was born on September 29, 1910, in Brownsville, Illinois, a daughter of Fred and Laura (Mayberry) Cusic. She was married three times, to Wilburn Beck and Doyle Chastain, who preceded her in death, and Inman Wheeler, who survives. She was a member of the McLeansboro Church of Christ.
Graveside services were at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 1996 at Odd Fellows Cemetery in McLeansboro. Arrangements were made by Harre Funeral Home.
Mrs. Wheeler is survived by her husband of 20 years, Inman Wheeler of McLeansboro; one son, Don Beck and wife Sharon of McLeansboro; two grandsons, Marty Beck and wife Mary Jo of McLeansboro, Mark Beck and wife Carmen of McLeansboro; one great-grandson, Kyle Beck of McLeansboro; and one great-granddaughter, Marilee Beck of McLeansboro.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, one sister and five brothers.
Memorials may be made to the McLeansboro Church of Christ and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Wanda May Carraher
Born May 2, 1913 - Died November 13, 1996
Wanda May Carraher, 83, of McLeansboro, died at 1:23 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 1996 at Hamilton Memorial Nursing Center in McLeansboro. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Carraher was born on May 2, 1913, in Hamilton County, a daughter of William H. and Maggie (Campbell) Smith. She married Thomas A. "Red" Carrraher, who preceded her in death. She was a member of the McLeansboro First Baptist Church.
The funeral was at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 1996 at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Rev. Jerry Parmley officiated. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery in McLeansboro.
Mrs. Carraher is survived by sister-in-law Jean Smith of Taylorville, Illinois, and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two brothers.
Harry G. Benbrook
Born January 8, 1906 - Died November 13, 1996
Harry G. Benbrook, 90, of New Harbor, Maine., and formerly of McLeansboro, died at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 1996, in a Damariscotta, Maine, health care facility.
Mr. Benbrook was born on January 8, 1906, in McLeansboro, a son of Hosea and Louisa (Lee) Benbrook. He graduated from McLeansboro High School in 1928(?) and for many years was a self-employed contractor. In 1921(?), he moved to Massachusetts, where he was employed as a construction inspector and superintendent for 1st Naval District of Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, retiring in 1970. He was a longtime member of the Orphan's Hope Lodge of Masons in Weymouth, Maine, and loved fishing and gardening. He was also known for his musical talent with singing and playing the guitar. He came to New Harbor in 1981.
Graveside funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 1996. at the Antioch Cemetery in McLeansboro. Rev. John Lee officiated. Local arrangements were made through Harre Funeral Home.
Mr. Benbrook is survived by one daughter, Judith Barufaldi of New Harbor; two granddaughters, Nina and Jill Barufaldi of New Harbor; one grandson, Paul Barufaldi of Tremont, Maine; and many nieces and nephews, including Hazel Clark of McLeansboro.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 53 years Verna (Sues) Benbrook, two brothers and five sisters.
