CANADAY, Charles Richard
born 31 December 1876, died 4 Mar 1955. Funeral service Marcy 7,
1955, burial at Riverside Cemetery.
CANNON, Velda May
born 8 Jan 1929, died 25 Sep 1982. Funeral services Tuesday,
September 28, 1982, burial at Wesley Chapel Cemetery.
CAROTHERS, Infant
Clark County Herald, May 20, 1874
From Westfield
An infant of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Carothers who live in New
Richmond, died last Saturday night. It was but a few day's old and
was one of a pair of twin. The remaining one is not expected to
live. It is so arranged by an alwise God, that the young as well
as the old must be taken from us.
CAVOLT, Noble
born 8 Sep 1903, died 19 Nov 1993. Funeral Monday November
22, 1993, burial at Island Grove Cemetery.
CHAMBERS, Emaline HEDDEN DRUMMOND
Emaline Chambers, daughter of Henderson and Mary Ann
Chambers was born in Melrose Township, June 23rd, 1854 and died at
the residence of her son, Lawrence Drummond on August 14th, 1932,
aged 78 years, one month and twenty two days.
About the year 1871 she was united in marriage to Lewis Hedden and
to this union was born one son and one daughter, Rosetta, dying in
infancy, and Henderson Hedden died December 15th 1931.
On March 31st, 1878 she was again united in marriage to J. L.
Drummond and to this union was born eight children, seven sons and
one daughter. One boy died in infancy, and Arthur died
December 10th, 1918. The husband and five sons and one
daughter surviving her are: John of Marshall, Ill., Roy of
Lawrenceville, Ill., Howard of Sodus, Mich., Lawrence of West
York, Ill., and Roy and Maggie, who reside with their parents.
Mrs. Drummond spent her entire life in Melrose township and some
years ago she united with the United Brethern church at Potter's
Hall and remained a member of that church until her death.
She also has surviving eighteen grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Melrose church with Rev. Jesse Stout
officiating. Burial was in the Medsker Cemetery.
CHRONIC, Flossie Maud
Clark County Herald
June 21, 1900
Died at the home of her mother on Walnut Prairie, June 16, of
consumption, Flozza Maud Chronic.
Deceased was a daughter of Frank and Emma Chronic and was born
October 10, 1878. She has been a member of the Christian
church for some time and was a quiet, unassuming Christian
girl. She was fond of books but often express herself
as loving the bible best of all.
A few hours before her death, she prayed fervently and earnestly,
as Christ prayed for his apostles that last night of his life on
earth.
The funeral was preached by Elder Boyer of Hutsonville at the
church, at the Brick Cemetery, where the remains were
intered. Six of her school mates, three girls and
three boys, by her request, will serve as pallbearers.
CLARK, Glenna
born 29 May 1902, died 27 August 1989.
CLAPPER, Edward
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
1 February 1905
Edward Clapper was born in Stark county, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1833, and
departed this life at his home in marshall, Ill, Jan. 28, 1905,
aged 71 years, 2 months and 25 days. He came to Illinois
with his family
in March of 1877 and settled in Darwin township on a farm where he
contineud to reside until three years ago when failing health
compelled him to retire. He returned to Ohio but was not
satisfied
and returned to Marshall only last September.
He was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Lylley Nov. 3, 1854, and
was thus permitted to complete a half a century of happy wedded
life. Four children were born to them and three have already
preceded their father to the other world. The only remaining
child is Edwin who will be a comfort to the aged mother.
Mr. Clapper enlisted in the service of his country in the war of
the Rebellion in February of 1865 in company H, 191st Regiment O.
V. I., and served eight months.
Two years ago while in Ohio, he made his peace with his God and
united with the Dunkard Church.
He has suffered much for twenty-six years and death was a welcome
relief to him.
He leaves his aged companion and one son and many other relatives
and friends to mourn his death.
Funeral services were conducted from the M. E. Church Monday,
Jan30, by Rev. W. M. Hailey at 1 o'clock after which the deceased
was laid to rest in the Marshall cemetery.
CLAYPOOL, Sarah Ann NICHOLSON
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Sarah Ann, wife of Elisha Claypool, died Friday night, Dec.
31. She had been complaining for some time and although she
had been under the doctor's care, the case did not become alarming
until about two days before her death, when she suddenly grew
worse. She was 62 years of age and, with her husband, had
lived on the farm since her marriage in 1966. Besides her
husband she leaves three sons and four daughters, all of whom are
married, and a very large circle of relatives and friends.
About 1874 she united with the Christian church and about twelve
years ago, she, with her husband, transferred her membership to
the Methodist Society at Dolson chapel and remained a member until
her death. The funeral services, which were largely attended
were conducted at Dolson chapel, Sunday by Rev. D. H. Munson and
the body was laid to rest in the cemetery near by.
CLAYPOOL, Sarah Ann NICHOLSON
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Sarah A. Nicholson was born in Clark county, Illinois, Oct. 19,
1847 and after a brief illness departed this life Dec. 30, 1909,
age 62 years, 2 months, 11 days.
She was married to Elisha Claypool April 19, 1866. To this
union were born 5 sons and 4 daughters, 7 of whom survive
her--Mrs. Eliza Clapp, Sperry c., Mrs. Mary Clatfelter, Mrs.
Charity Ross, Allen C., Milo C. and Mrs. Belle Garver. Then
also remain to mourn her loss, besides her children and husband,
26 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Early in life she united with the Christian church, later
transferring her membership to the Green Moss M. E. church, of
which to the end she continued an active, enthusiastic and devoted
worker. Throughout her Christian life she exemplified the
spirit of true Christian love, benevolence and charity.
The funeral was conducted at the Green Moss church by the pastor,
Rev. D. H. Munson, and interment in the cemetery adjacent.
CLAYPOOL, Sarah Gladys
born 25 Nov 1906, died 10 Feb 1992. Funeral Friday, February
14, 1992, burial at Marshall Cemetery.
CLEMENTS, Daniel Henry, Jr.
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Friday, December 26, 1913, Hutsonville (IL) Herald, column 4
Daniel Henry Clements, Jr. was born in Montgomery township,
Crawford county, July 24, 1870, and died at his home near West
York, December 15, 1913. His parents died when he was a
child, and he spent several years in the west, returning in
1890. He was married to Ida Estella Wheeler Aug. 29, 1893
and to them were born nine children, five of whom with the mother
survive being Gertrude, Fay, Minnie, Emilius, and George. He
is also survived by one brother, Rush Clements. He united
with the Mt. Olive Baptist church Jan. 25, 1891, under the labor
of Elder D. H. Clements, and was one of the charter members of the
West Union Baptist church, taking an active part in the erection
of the new building. He was engaged in business at West Union, but
his health failing him he returned to the farm near West York last
January. He had arranged all the details for his funeral,
which was conducted at the church in West Union by his pastor,
Elder T. J. Wheeler. Burial was made in the Bradbury
cemetery. Mr. Clements was a member of the Woodmen and
Yeoman. He was an industrious man, a kind father and husband
and a good citizen.
COLEMAN, Ralph Coleman
born 1 July 1914, died 18 Mar 1988. Funeral Monday, March
21, 1988, burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Martinsville, Illinois.
COLEMAN, Vivian
born 21 May 1919, died 2 June 1997. Funeral
Friday, June 6, 1997, burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery,
Martinsville, Illinois
COONS, Ada Ellen
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Ada Ellen Coons was born to Mr. and Mrs. John M. Coons in Clark
County, Illinois, December 16th 1874 and departed this life May
28th, 1930 at Hammond, Ind., aged fifty-six years, five months and
twelve days.
April 4, 1897, she was united in marriage to Shelton A. Davis at
Clark Center, Illinois. To this union fourteen children were
born, seven sons and seven daughters, two sons, John and Eugene
preceded their mother to their heavenly home.
When a young girl she gave her heart to the Lord and united with
the Methodist Protestant church at Clark Center, Illinois, where
she remained a faithful member for many years. In 1897 she
moved her membership to the Christian church at Pleasant Grove and
later to the Christian Church at Marshall, Illinois.
Those left to mourn her departure are a husband at Hammond,
Indiana, an aged father, John Martin Coons, at Clark Center,
Illinois, five sons and seven daughters, Chestre of Hammond,
Indiana, Glen of Marshall, Illinois, Mrs.Chas. Oliver of Leroy
Illinois, Mrs. Harry Sutton, Jr., of Indiana Harbor, Mrs. Tom
Koutsouiapas, and Mrs. Robert Wilson of Marshall, Illinois, Leo,
Shelton, James, Mary, Esther, and Loretto at home. She has
five brothers and three sisters living, Will of Toledo, Ohio,
Charles of Chicago, Frank of decatur, John, of Indiana and Jake of
Terre Haute, Mrs. Ida McNary of Martinsville, Illinois, Mrs. Ben
Lowery of Charleston, and Mrs. George Bradley of Clark Center,
Illinois. Besides these she has twelve grandchildren and a
host of relatives and friends.
'Tis so hard to give thee up,
When we've been bound by thy sweet heart.
'This so hard to speak the words,
We must forever part.
Our dear darling we must lay thee
In the peaceful grave's embrace,
But our sorrow will be worth it,
When we meet thy heavenly face.
The funeral was held at the Christian church at Marshall with Rev.
L. E. Smith officiating. The remains were laid to rest in
the Marshall cemetery.
COONS, Catharine
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Clark County (IL) Democrat, 3 July 1929--Catharine Coons, whose
maiden name was Behner, being a daughter of Christian and Dorothea
Behner, was born in Clark County, Illinois, July 3, 1848, and died
at her home in Yale, Illinois, June 29th, 1929 lacking but four
days at the time of her death of being 81 years old.
In her young womanhood, on January 13th, 1868, she was united in
marriage with Chesterfield Davis who died January 25th 1896.
To this union were born seven children, five of whom grew to
maturity and four of whom are living as follows: Shelton,
John, Riley, and Mrs. Oscar Rader. One son, Theodore, having
died in January 1928.
Later in life, on September 13, 1904, she was united in marriage
to J. M. Coons, and has resided in Yale, Ill. since that time.
She leaves her aged husband, four children, nine step-children, a
number of grandchildren, and other relatives and many friends.
Early in life, she became a Christian and has been a member of the
Church of Christ for more than 45 years having been affiliated
with the congregation in Yale for 25 years.
She was loyal to her church, devoted in her home and family, was a
good companion, a genial friend and a kind neighbor. Having
lived a good and helpful life here to a ripe old age, God has
called her to the more abundant life eternal.
She is done with care and pain. Sorrow cannot strike
again. God has called her out of strife to a richer, ample
life.
Rev. J. C. Coons of Elwood, Indiana, officiated in Yale, and spoke
on the subject, "the Dissolving Tabernacle and the Eternal
Home." Rev. E. B. Stiver of Summit, Ill., officiated at
Auburn and spone of the subject, "Victory through Grace."
COONS, Clifford
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Terre Haute (IN) Star, 2 October 1921--Marshall, Ill., Oct. 1--The
body of Clifford Coons, son of John Martin Coons, who died at
Kankakee, Ill. was brought to Marshall today for burial.
Funeral services were conducted at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Shelton Davis, in the east part of town at 10 o'clock this morning
by the Rev. C. E. Pettit. Burial was in the city
cemetery. Mr. Coons served in the world war, on the Mexican
front and received an honorable discharge for disability. He
is survived by the widow, father, mother, five brothers, and four
sisters.
COONS, Clifford B.
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Clifford B. Coons, son of John M. and Amanda Coons, was born May
29, 1892 and died September 28, 1921, age 29 years, 3 months, and
29 days.
He was the youngest of a family of thirteen children--seven boys
and six girls, of whom two, one brother and one sister have
preceded him in death.
He was united in marriage with Ladonna Clark on August 28, 1920.
In June 1916 he enlisted in the U.S. Army as a member of Company
B, 4th Illinois Regiment Illinois National Guard and served eight
months on the Mexican border, and received an honorable discharge,
but was discharged for physical disability, and often expressed
sincere regret that he was physically unable to be permitted to
participate in the great world war for humanity.
The sun of his life has gone down when he had just crossed the
threshold of life and while there still lingered upon his brow the
ambition of youth and his heart hope for health, happiness, and
success.
We part with our son, brother, and husband with deep sorrow but
with sincere trust that God's way is best.
He leaves his young wife, father, five brothers and five sisters,
besides many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services were held at the home of Shelt Davis on Saturday
at 10:00 a.m. Rev. C. E. Pettit and the American Legion
officiated. Interment was in the Marshall cemetery.
COONS, Jacob A.
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
24 November 1971, Terre Haute (IN) Tribune--Services of Jacob A.
Coons, 91, 915 S. 24th Street, who died at 2:55 a.m. Wednesday at
his residence, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Bedino Peace
Chapel with the Rev. Maurice H. LeFevre officiating. Burial
will be in Auburn Cemetery, Clark Center, Ill.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday. He was a member of the
Retired Railroadmen Association and the Golden Age Club.
Surviving are the widow, Marie; two sons, Lester, West Terre
Haute, and Loren, Cincinnati, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. Ethel
Hochstetler, Terre Haute, a step-daughter, Mrs. Helen Whitenger,
Indianapolis; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
COONS, John A.
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Martinsville, Ill. Sept. 1--John A. Coons, 88 years old, died
Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Minnie Rolison, R. R. 3,
Martinsville. Surviving are two other daughters, Mrs. Daisy
Nicholson of Paris, Ill. and Mrs. Alzira Hutchings of Moline,
Ill., and three sons, Marion and Adam Coons, both of Gary, Ind.,
and Herman Coons, of Martinsville. The body was taken to the
Marrs Funeral Home in Marshall.
COONS, John Martin
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Clark Co (IL) Democrat, 9 December 1931--John Martin Coons, son of
Jacob and Judy Miller Coons, was born in Clark County, Indiana,
September 4, 1839 and died in the home of his daughter, Mrs.
George R. Bradley, in Auburn, Clark County, Illinois, November 28,
1931, aged 92 years, 1 month and 24 days.
He came with his parents to Clark County, Illinois in 1846.
They entered a tract of land on Dolson Prairie where his parents
resided continuously until their deaths which occurred as
follows: His father, Jacob Coons, died October 7, 1881, at
the age of 65 years, 7 months and 6 days and his mother Judy
Miller Coons, died April 8, 1910, at the age of 90 years, 7
monthes and 12 days.
Here he grew to manhood and on April 14, 1864, was married to
Amanda C. Boyer, a childhood friend, whose parents had come from
the same community in Indiana where he was born and had also
entered a homestead near them.
To this union were born 13 children, seven boys and six girls all
of whom he saw grown to maturity and married. Four however
preceeded him in death.
The children living are: W. S. Coons of Toledo, Ohio; Mrs.
Alice Lowry of Charleston, Illinois; Mrs. Cora E. Bradley of
Auburn; Mrs. Ida McNary of Martinsville, Illinois; Frank of
Decatur, Illinois; Rev. John C. of Logansport, Indiana; Jacob A.
of West Terre Haute, Indiana; and Charles M. of Chicago,
Illinois. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Duzan
of Marshall, Illinois and Mrs. Eliza A. Nicholson of Dolson
Township.
Besides a host of other relatives and friends, he also leaves as
direct descendants 44 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren.
The companion of his youth died July 13, 1894.
In his earlier mature life, he dwelt for about 20 years in Dolson
Township, except 2 years he resided in Edgar County where he
engaged in farming and for 15 years and more, taught school in the
winter time having received a good education for that day in
Westfield College. Some of the school districts where he taught
were Green Moss, Blue Grass, Bartmess, Brosman, and Clarksville.
After the death of his father, he fell heir to a farm in Auburn
Township and in the spring of 1883 he moved upon it, but two years
later or in August 1885, he moved to Auburn where he established
what was then called a general store, carrying a stock of
groceries, dry goods, boots and shoes, queens ware, hardward, etc,
and in connection with the store ran what was called a "Huckster
Wagon", going from house to house on a regular route through the
country and exchanging groceries, yard goods, exchanging for
poultry, eggs, butter, rags, feathers, hides and such other
produce as his customers had to offer and which could be converted
into cash when taken to the produce houses in Terre Haute.
He was also appointed postmaster of Clark Center, the postal name
of Auburn and served in that capacity for several years having the
post office in the rear of the store.
He conducted this business in Auburn for about 16 years but
unfortunately suffered a heavy loss by fire in the summer of 1900
(not sure of this date).
A few months later however he bought a lot and built a new
combination store and residence and re-established himself in
business in the location that is now owned and operated by Como
Murphy in Auburn.
During this period he was elected and served a term or two as
Supervisor of Auburn Township and eight years as Justice of the
Peace.
He was again married January 2, 1901, to Rhoda A. Jones of
Falmouth who died April 7, 1904.
He was again married September 13, 1904, to Catherine Davis and
for almost 25 years they traveled the declining side of life
happily together until he
was bereft of her by death May 29, 1929.
On July 1, 1901, he moved to Yale, Jasper Co, Illinois, having
previously in the spring or early summer of that year sold his
business including the property in Auburn. He later also
sold the farm in Auburn Township and purchased another one
adjoining the town of Yale.
Upon his removal here he immediately established himself in
business and was continuously engaged in one kind of business or
another until about six years before his death when failing eye
sight shortly resulting in total blindness compelled him to
retire. He also supervised the cultivation of his farm and
continued to do so and to transact all of his own personal and
business affairs until the day of his death.
Since the death of his last companion he had made his home with
the daughter in Auburn.
During his long life he never had but one sick spell and that was
not of very serious nature and his last illness was of less than a
week's duration.
The wheels of life stood still and he fell asleep.
In the regular election in 1904, he was elected a Justice of the
Peace for Granville township in which Yale is located and
continued to be re-elected and served continuously in that office
for 24 years. His sense of common justice was so acute that
of the many calls which came before him through all these years
only one decision was reversed by a higher court of appeal and
that was due chiefly to the introduction of additional evidence.
In these two communities where he had lived so long and served so
well in business he was widely known and had many friends and had
proven himself to be not only a successful businessman but also a
wise and safe counsellor in business matters and always fair, just
and reliable in all his business dealings.
As a public official, he acquitted himself with honor and above
all suspicion of any misuse or betrayal of the trust imposed in
him and also liberal and progressive in questions pertaining to
community and public welfare.
As a remarkable circumstances and evidence of his patriotism and
interest in public affairs, he believed that every voter ought to
exercise his right of franchise and he himself had voted in
eighteen presidential elections having first voted for Lincoln in
1860 and having always been able and so situated that he could go
to the polls.
As a husband and father he was devoted, kind, loving, thoughtful,
a good provider, willing to sacrifice and always interested in the
welfare of all the members of his family.
He became a christian early in life and was always a loyal and
generous supporter of the church. First identified
with the church at Green Moss.
In January 1894 he identified himslf with the Methodist Protestant
Church in Auburn later transferring his membership to the United
Brethern Church in yale of which he was still a member and had
served in various official positions in both organizations.
Through the loss of his sight was a heavy affliction, he was even
cheerful and optimistic and bore it without complaint.
Following the death of a daughter little more than a year ago, in
conversation with the writer and some other members of the family
he said, "I know that it cannot be very long until I shall be
called to go. But I do not fear it. I am ready when it
comes. I have no doubt whatever about the final
results." And when a few weeks before his death, he attended
church service during which he arose and in what was perhaps his
last testimony, he made essentially the same statement.
So his earthly career is ended, and thus he died "full of good
works and of faith." How blessed is that confident hope of
immortality.
Funeral services were conducted in the Auburn Church by the Rev.
Laren E. Spear with interment in the Green Moss Cemetery beside
the grave of the mother of his children and companion of his
youth.
"Thou hast come to thy grave in a full age, like a shock of corn
cometh in his season." Job 5:26
By W. S. Coons 1931
COONS, Mrs. Edith HANDY
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Mrs. Edith (Handy) Coons was born April 7, 1871 in Marshall,
Illinois, where she received her education.
She was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Christopher C.
Coons in Marshall on May 30, 1889. To this union were born
nine children, three boys and six girls. The three youngest
children have preceded her in death.
They were as follows, Harold, at the age of 16 months, an infant
son, two days old and Alta Marie Harris, at the age of 31.
She united with the Green Moss church during the first few years
after her marriage and was ever faithful in keeping her children
in Sunday School and church services.
She departed from this life at the age of 63 years, 2 months, and
6 days in Grace Hospital, Detroit, Mich.
She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Christopher C. Coons, a
son, I. R. Coons of Cloverdale, Ind., five daughters, Mrs. Grace
Creason, of Talihint, Okla., Mrs. Pearl Saazer, and Mrs. Helen
Hargrave of detroit, Mich., Mrs. Ernest Isbell and Mrs. Mae Egnew
of Terre Haute, Four sisters, Mrs. Margaret McLarath and Mrs.
Grace Preston of Fort Morgan, Colo., Mrs. Hattie Boring and Mrs.
Katharine Henderson of Robinson, Ill., sixteen grandchildren and
one great grandchild.
COONS, Mrs. Hattie A.
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Terre Haute (IN) Tribune, 20 Feb 1950--Mrs. Hattie A. Coons, 86
years old, R. R. 1, West Terre Haute, died at 3 o'clock Sunday
morning at Union Hospital. She is survived by the husband,
Jacob A.; a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Hochstetler of Terre Haute; two
sons, Lester E. Coons of R. R. 1, West Terre Haute, and Loren H.
Coons of Nashville, Tenn.; a sister, Rose Pennell of Terre Haute;
a brother, John Pennell of West Terre Haute, and three
grandchildren. The body was taken to the Bedino-Black Chapel
of the Valley in West Terre Haute where services will be held at 1
o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Continued services will follow
at the Auburn, Ill. Church, with burial in the Auburn
Cemetery. The Rev. C. H. Loveland will officiate.
COONS, Juda MILLER
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
The Marshall Republican, 15 April 1910--Juda Miller was born in
Pennsylvania, Aug 27, 1819, and died at her home in Dolson
Township, April 8, 1910, at the advanced age of 90 years, 7 months
and 12 days.
Early in life she removed with her parents to Clark County,
Indiana, where she grew to womanhood and where she was united in
marriage to Jacob Coons, Oct 11, 1838. In 1846 this family
came to Illinois and settled on the farm where she died, having
resided in the same door yard continuously for 64 years.
They erected at first a frontier log cabin which was displaced
three
years later by the substantial frame residence which she occupied
at the time of her death. To them were born seven children,
three of whom preceeded her to the spirit world. Mr. Coons died
Oct 7, 1881. The four children living are John M. Coons, of
Yale, Illinois, George H. Coons, of Washington, Indiana, Mrs. Mary
C. Duzan, of Marshall and Mrs. Eliza A. Nicholson, who had resided
with her mother on the old homestead for several years. The
other direct descendants are 27 grandchildren, 81 great
grandchildren, and 10 great, great grandchildren. She also
leaves four brothers and one sister, Emanuel and Solomon Miller
and Mrs. Sallie Hurst, of Dolson Twp and John and William Miller
of Cumberland County and a multitude of other relatives and
friends. She was one of those hardy pioneers and during her
life was rarely sick; has always kept her own house and done her
own work, the immediate cause of her death being a fracture of
the hip caused by a fall received about six weeks ago.
Aunt Juda, as she was familiarly known, consecrated herself to the
service of Christ at an early age, and has been one of his devoted
followers all of these years.
She was one of the seven charter members of the Dolson Chapel
Methodist Episcopal Church which was then known as Green Moss, and
was organized about 1848 at the home of her brother, Emanuel
Miller, there being at the time no church building in the
neighborhood. The names of the other original members of
this organization were Emanuel Miller and Nancy, his wife, John B.
and Barbara Beadle and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Townsend, all of whom have
now departed with a ripe Christian experience "to be with Christ
which is far better" except Emanuel Miller, who is now in his 93rd
year.
She was the last of the original organization, Mr. Miller having
some years ago transferred his membership to the Clarksville M.E.
Church where he now resides.
It can be said of Juda as was once said of another, "She will be
missed for her seat is empty." The funeral which was very
largely attended, was conducted at the old church where she was
such a familiar figure and such a faithful attendant. The
sermon was delivered by her pastor, Rev. J. B. Munson from the
appropriate text, Matt. 25:21--"Well done, thou good and faithful
servant." It was a glowing tribute to her character and
worth as a mother, as a Christian, as a neighbor, as a
friend. Six of her grandsons, viz., Hurley and Joseph Duzan,
George and Pearl Nicholson, Frank and Charles Coons, acting as
pall bearers, and another grandson, who is a minister, Rev. W. S.
Coons, had charge of the last sad rites at the grave, which was a
peculiarly fitting tribute to her life and memory. Her earthy
career is ended but the sweet influences of her life will never
cease nor will she be soon forgotten.
COONS, Orville E.
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
2 January 1947--Orville E. Coons, born 15 October 1874 at
Marshall, Illinois; died Monday, 30th of December 1946 in
Mena. Married in 1900 in Daluth, Minnesota. Buried at
the Pine Crest Cemetery in Mena.
COONS, William Sherman
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
William Sherman Coons, son of John Martin and Amanda Catherine
(Boyer) Coons was born in Dolson township, Clark County, Illinois,
February 25, 1865. He grew to young manhood in this county,
completing his work in the public schools and at the age of
eighteen received a license to teach. After teaching a few
terms, he attended normal school at Danville, Indiana, and later
at Old Austin College in Effingham, Illinois, where he completed
the four year teacher's course and he continued to teach in the
school of Clark County until 1904.
He was converted early in life and felt the call to the Gospel
Ministry and united with the Green Moss Methodist Episcopal
church, but later having come to Clark Center, he transferred his
membership to the Methodist Protestant church at that place and
while still teaching he pursued a course of study for the ministry
and having completed this he was received as a member of the South
Illinois Conference, Methodist Protestant and ordained an
Elder in the Fall of 1904, and was assigned to Odin Circuit.
He served this charge successfully until 1907, when he was elected
to the presidency of his conference and traveled this district for
one year. In the fall of 1908, his wife having died, he
resigned this position and transferred to Indiana Conference and
served as a pastor here and one year in Ohio. In the fall of
1916, he retired from the active minitry and moved to Toledo,
Ohio, where he has since resided.
March 22, 1891 he was united in marriage to Mary E. Wiles who died
February 23, 1906. To this union were born five
children. The oldest one, Carrie, died when she was about
eighteen months old. Another, a twin to Lela, died in
infancy, and Mary of precious memory, died August 11, 1936.
He was the oldest of a family of thirteen and is survived by three
brothers, I. Frank Coons of Decatur, Illinois; Rev. John Coons of
Herbat, indiana; and Jacob A. Coons of West Terre Haute,
Indiana. Three sisters, Mrs. Alice Lowry of Charleston,
Illinois; Mrs. cora E. Bradley of Clark Center and Mrs. Ida McNary
of Martinsville, a daughter, Mrs. Lola Bryan of Toledo, Ohio, a
son Kenneth, of Detroit, Michigan, three grandchildren and a
number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends who
will mourn his going.
He was again united in marriage to Susan Bentz who also died March
22, 1929.
Since her death he has remained a widower.
His going at this time was entirely unexpected. He lay down
to sleep as usual in his bed and the Death Angel passed by and he
sleeps that "Sleep in Jesus from which none ever wake to
weep." The days of his earthly pilgrimage was 72 years, 5
months and 2 days. The funeral services were conducted from
the Clark Center Methodist Protestant church by the pastor, and
old friend, Rev. Elija E. Wesley of Pinkstaff, Illinois, and his
body was laid to rest in the cemetery near by. Though death
came without warning, he was found watching. Since youn
manhood he had been a Christian and during these latter years,
although retired from the Ministry, he was regular in attendance
at the place of worship and faithful in his church work.
"How precious to those who love Jesus is the hope of Heaven.
O' how sweet it will be on that beautiful shore. So free
from all sorrow and pain. With songs on our lips and with
harps in our hands, to meet one another again."
COOPER, Dennis D.
born 15 January 1904, died 28 Jan 1984. Funeral Tuesday,
January 31, 1984, burial at Auburn Cemetery.
COOPER, Drusilla RICHARDS JEFFERS
7 September 1904, Clark County (IL) Herald
Drusilla Richards, daughter of Thos and Mary Richards, was born
April 3, 1854, and died Sept. 1, 1904, aged 50 years, 5 months and
27 days.
Being born of Christian parents, she was naturally of a
pious disposition, and at the early age of 11 years was happily
converted and united with the church. No one ever doubted
the genuineness of her Christian life, for she lived as near
without fault as is possible for mortal man to do. She lived
and died without enemies, the highest compliment that could be
said of anyone. On Dec. 26, 1872, she was united in marriage
with Nathaniel Jeffers. Of this union 5 children were born,
2 dying in childhood. After living happily together for 17
or 18 years, Mr. Jeffers died. On Feb. 24, 1892 she was
married to Uriah Cooper. Of this union two children were
born. she was ever an ideal wife, a loving and indulgent
mother. She naturally was of a kind and hopeful disposition,
and was like a sunbeam of gladness wherever she went. She
was a constant, though patient sufferer for almost 3 years before
her death. Yet no one ever heard a murmer of complaint
escape her lips. Just as the sun was sinking to rest on
Sept. 1st, when the last rays stole in the sick room with a halo
of light, her tired spirit with the angels sent for an escort,
flew to the sheltering bosom of Him whom she had loved and served
so long and well.
She was a member of one of the oldest and most highly respected
families in the southern part of Clark county and was the first
one of the Richards family to die.
The funeral was held at the Ohio church on Sept. 3, at 2 p.m.,
Revs. Bailiff and Layton having charge. The unusually large
concourse of people present spoke eloquently of the high esteem in
which she was held by all who knew her. People came from
Marshall, Robinson, Martinsville, and many other places to pay
their last tribute of respect. After the impressive serve
was over, her body was laid to rest by the side of her first
husband. It is hard alike for an enemy to recognize a virtue
or for a friend to see a fault, but all are agreed that her life
was beautiful and to know her was to love her.
A father, mother, two brothers, one sister, 5 children and a
husband linger to weep. But through their tears they see a
bright "rainbow of hope" which greatly lightens their sorrow.
A Friend.
CORK, John James
Clark County Herald
April 19, 1900
John James Cork was born July 31, 1837, near Clarksburg, Virginia
(now West Virginia) and died April 7, 1900, at his home, 2 ½ miles
North of Livingston. He came to Illinois with his
father’s family in 1864 and married Sarah C. Bowman June 22,
1871. He resided in this county up until the time of
his death. He leaves a widow and 8 children, four sons
and four daughters. One son and two daughters are
married. He was an invalid for nearly 8 years.
CORNWELL, Betsey Thompson
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Died January 10, 1948
Mrs. Betsey Cornwell, 62 years old, died at her home west of West
Union, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. She is survived by
the husband, Otto, and four brothers, Nicholas Thompson,
Hutsonville; Bird Thompson, Marshall, Ill.; George Thompson,
Reynolds, Ind., and Alva Thompson, Martinsville, Ill., R R.
The body will remain at the Prust Funeral Home until service time.
Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning at the
Melrose Church with the Rev. Leon Finney officiating. Burial
will be in the Medsker cemetery.
CORNWELL, Robert
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
Thursday, 23 August 1928, Kansas (IL) Journal--Robert Cornwell,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Cornwell of Paris, was drowned about
five o'clock Sunday afternoon at Ormand Beach, Wis., when he was
caught in the undertow as he went to aid Miss Freda Clark, who
also drowned.
The deceased was born in Kansas, Jan 4 1890 but moved to Paris
when one year old. He has been employed by the Packard plant
in Detroit for the past three years.
He is survived by his parents, one sister, Kate, at home, three
brothers, Earl of Chicago, Paul of Detroit and Ralph of Los
Angeles, California.
The funeral service was held at the Christian church in Paris at
2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Interment was made in the
Kansas Fairview cemetery.
CORNWELL, Thompson Rector
Submitted by Cindy McCachern
1 February 1905, Clark Co (IL) Democrat
Thompson Rector Cornwell was born in Licking County, Ohio, May 7,
1842, and departed this life at his home near Melrose, on Jan.
27,1905, aged 63 years, 8 months and 20 days. He moved with
his parents to Illinois in 1849 when only seven years old,
settling in Crawford County and in a few years removing to Clark
County.
Here he grew to manhood, and when the Civil War opened, he offered
his services to his country, continuing thru to the end, and was
honorably discharged at the close in 1865, spending fourteen
months amid the horrors of Libby Prison. During the
hardships he endured in military duty, he contracted diseases
which impaired his health through life.
He was held in high esteem by his fellow citizens having held many
responsible positions in the gift of the people, serving one term
as treasurer of this county, refusing reelection, he preferring
the quiet of home and family to public life.
Jan. 18, 1871, he united in marriage with Miss Sarah E.
Reed. To this union came seven children, Mrs. Otto
Stanfield, Otto, Mrs. Zachariah Medsker, Esra, Charles, Raymond
and Roscoe, all of whom survive him and will be a comfort to their
mother.
Comrade Cornwell's health began to fail about two years ago when
he retired from active life to enjoy a well earned rest. His
health continued to decline until his death which occurred last
Friday at
2:00 o'clock p.m.
In 1866 he was converted and united with the Church of God,
continuing a faithful and exemplary member through life. He
proclaimed his faith in jesus Christ, and said a short time before
his death that he had no fears for the future. Among his
dying words were "Jesus, blessed Jesus."
He was upright and honest in all his dealings with his fellowman
and was beloved and respected by all his neighbors.
Besides his wife and children, he leaves two brothers and one
sister to mourn his death.
The funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 29 at 11 a.m. in
the Melrose church by Rev. J. A. Beliz in the presence of a large
congregation of his old neighbors and friends. A select
choir furnished appropriate music. The remains were laid to
rest in the Melrose cemetery to await the resurrection morn.
A Friend.
COWDEN, William
Submitted by:Doris Condon Baird
William COWDEN passed away last night at his home in East
Pana.
Wm Cowden was born in Licking county, Ohio, May 13, 1824, and died
in this city, July 23d, 1902, aged 78 years 2 months and 10
days. The funeral services will occur Friday afternoon at
1:30 o'clock from the home, Rev. M G. Coleman officiating.
The funeral will be under the direction of the Masonic Lodge and
Pope Post G A R., internment in Linwood cemetery.
Wm Cowden lived at his birthplace for 15 years, after which he
moved with his parents to Knox County, Ohio. His father died
April 8, 1939 and in the fall of the same year, he with his mother
moved to
Clark County, Illinois where his mother lived with him until in
August, 1862 death took her home.
He was married January 2, 1845 to Miss Catherine Dixon. To
them nine children were born, two of whom are now living.
Mrs. Fanny Downey and Mrs Dory Cowden. His wife died Nov 23
1883. He married a second time Aug 26, 1884 to Mrs. Deborah
A Stout who survives him.
Mr. Cowden was an active member of the First M.E. church and
highly respected by a wide circle of friends, who together with
the relatives morn his departure.
COX, Goldie E GERMAN
Wife of Lester Cox
B: 18 Dec. 1903
D: 15 Oct 1998
Buried: Cox Cemetery near Annapolis, Crawford Co., Illinois
CRANE, Clarence
Clarence Crane, died age 61 and the funeral was June 4,
1981. He is survived by wife, Ruth, a daughter Mrs. Lana
Richardson, and a son, Lyle Crane, three sisters, Mrs. Florence
Looney, Mrs. Hazel Larson, And Mrs. Pauline Tesh. Burial at White
Oak Cemetery.
CRUMRIN, Helen L.
born 28 Dec 1912, died 21 June 1990. Funeral Monday, June
25, 1990, burial at Bradbury Cemetery.
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