Ada Lee widow of Thomas R Dixon
Ada Lee, daughter of J. R. and Martha Lee, born Nov. 16, 1867, near
McLeansboro, Ill., and departed this life at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. H. O. Carlton, of West Frankfort, Ill., Nov 27, 1927, after a
lingering illness of eleven months.  She was aged 60 years and 11 days.

On July 4, 1885, she was united in marriage to Thomas R Dixon of
Griffin, Ind., where they lived until the death of Mr. Dixon.  To this
union were born three children, two of whom died in infancy.  Mrs. Golda
Carlton of West Frankfort survives.  After the death of Mr. Dixon in
1893 the deceased made her home with her father and brother for a number
of years.  She was united in marriage a second time to W. H. Marquis of
Macedonia, Ill., in September 1904.  This union was blested with one
child, Donald, who also survives his mother and makes his home in West
Frankfort, Ill.

She was converted at the early age of twelve years and united with the
Antioch Baptist Church, of which she remained a faithful and consistent
member until the Master Reaper came to say, "It is enough, come up
higher and enter into the joys of the Lord."  Thus there has been an
experience of 48 years in which she served the Lord, and it can be said
of her as it was of David of old, "And she served God in her own
generation."  One of her greatest delights was to be in attendance upon
the services at the house of God.  She delighted to be in her place and
bear her part of the load of Christian service. One of the sweetest
tributes that can be expressed of anyone is that of a well spent life,
and in this one we may say that a full half century of such service in
serving God and rearing a family to do likewise is a joy to her
unspeakable, as she has heard the summons of God.  May such an example
be emulated by all her relatives and friends.

She had been confined to her bed for the past eleven months. In the
latter part of July she was removed to the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Carlton, in West Frankfort, where she was nursed and cared for by the
best of medical science and tender affection that only a daughter could
give.  She did not want for anything, but bore her afflication and pain
in the Spirit of the Christ, saying that she would like to live, but if
it were the Lord's will that she was ready to go.  She often expressed
her hope of heaven and mentioned to her loved ones the need of being
ready to meet her in heaven.

She leaves to mourn he loss a husband, W. H. Marquis, of Macedonia, Ill,
three sisters, Betty Phillips, Louisa Benbrook and Lillie Goss; four
half-brothers, Rev. R W Lee of West Frankfort, Jim Lee of McLeansboro,
John Plasters and Jarret Plasters, both of Macedonia, and her aged
mother, Mrs. Martha Lee of McLeansboro, Ill, who is past her 90th
milestone in life; one daughter, Mrs. H. O. Carlton and one son, Donald
Marquis, both of West Frankfort;  one step-daughter, Tona Marquis Lee;
three grandchildren, Wilma Carlton of Murfeesboro, Tenn, Maurice Carlton
and Betty June Marquis of West Frankfort.  Besides all these there are a
great host of relatives and friends to miss her in the walks of this
life, but all have the assurance that, if the lives of all such are well
spent there shall be a happy reunion around the throne of God.

One sister, Minnie Lee, and brother, Emeson Lee, with whom the deceased
made her home for years after the death of her first husband have
preceded her in death, as well as two half sisters, Mrs Sarilda Vise and
Clara Reed.

"The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the
Lord."  So as we think of these words of our Master we may only say that
we sorrow, but not as those who have no hope in Christ, therefore, we
now resign our wills to His and say, "Lord, we know that thou dost
best."

Thou, thou alone, shall dwell forever,
And still shall recollection trace
In fancy's mirror, ever near,
Each smile, each tear, upon that face __
Though lost to sight, to memory dear.
Obituary of Mrs. Josephine Lee

Mrs. Josephine Lee, wife of the Rev. R. W. Lee, veteran Baptist minister
of Benton, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Gardner
at Benton, Tuesday evening, July 4th.  She had reached the age of 70
years, 1 month and 26 days.

Mrs. Lee was born in Hamilton County and there grew to womanhood. She
was married to Robert W. Lee in 1872 and July 5th would have marked 61
years and nine months that these fine people had walked hand in hand.

The young couple were converted and joined the Antioch Baptist Church at
the same time, this happening after the marriage.  They retained their
membership in the Antioch for many years, but had been members of the
East Benton Baptist Church since their removal to Benton some four years
ago.

Mrs. Lee had spent her entire life in Hamilton and Franklin Counties and
had long been known as one of the noblest of women.

She leaves five (sic) sons and two daughters, namely: John T. Lee of
Macedonia; Marion H Lee of West Frankfort; Norman D. Lee of Macedonia;
Dr. I. E. Lee, pastor of the First Baptist Church at Harrisburg; Mrs.
Nellie Eickelmann of Chicago and Mrs. Cordelia Gardner of Benton.  Two
daughters preceded her in death, Mrs. Effie Perry and Mrs. Elsie Smith.

The aged husband, Rev. R. W. Lee, is well known as a Baptist minister
all over Southern Illinois and during his active ministry earned the
distinction of having been retained as moderator of the Franklin Baptist
Association for a period of 25 years.

Funeral services were conducted at the East Baptist church at 2:00
o'clock Thursday afternoon, July 6th, with the pastor, Rev. C. E.
Butler, being assisted by the former pastor of the church, Rev. John B
Maulding.

Interment followed at the Masonic and Odd Fellows cemetery.

In addition to the surviving husband and children named, there are a
large number of grandchildren and other relatives and friends who will
mourn the passing of this good woman.

Leota B. Lee
McLEAN, Novella V. McRILL, 95, (includes photo), of Mt. Vernon d. 14
July 2000 at home; b. 6 June 1905 in Wayne City; d/o Grant McRILL and
Sarah DRAPER; md Joseph McLEAN in 1922 in Mt. Vernon, he d. 1955; surv.
by son, Donald McLEAN and wife Mary Lou; 3 grandchildren (named); 7
great grandchildren (named); 7 great-great grandchildren (named);
preceded in death by parents; husband; 3 sisters, Lindel LEVALL, Corinne
LOEWENGUTH and Marie DICKEY; 1 brother, Sonny PEYTON; grandson, Jimmy R.
McLEAN; and a granddaughter, Lynn Ann McLEAN;  burial Thomason Cem. in
Wayne City.

Rev. R. W. Lee
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Funeral Services were held Wednesday afternoon for Eld. R. W. Lee,
veteran Baptist minister and former member of the county board of
supervisors, who died at the home of his daughter, Mr. J. R. Gardner,
here Monday afternoon.  Death followed a stroke of paralysis and the
aged minister had been in a state of coma for several hours preceding
his death.

Death worked quickly in culminating a home life that had given much to
the community of which it had been a part.  Rev. Lee dying a few weeks
after his wife had succumbed.  Rev. Lee was 83 yeas of age and for many
years was an outstanding figure in Southern Illinois church circles.  He
was moderator of the Franklin Baptist church at West Frankfort for four
years beginning about 1902, when the church had services but twice a
month.

In addition to his work with the West Frankfort church, Rev. Lee
pastored a number of rural church ministry.  He is the father of Rev I.
E. Lee, pastor of the First Baptist church of Harrisburg and Marion Lee,
former member of the West Frankfort City Council, now living east of
West Frankfort.

He leaves in addition to the daughter at whose home he died, one other
daughter, Mrs. Mallia Eickleman, of Chicago.  There are also three other
sons, John Lee of Macedonia; N. T. Lee of Benton; and B. L. Lee of West
Frankfort

Mrs Lillian Lemen Leavitt


J. C. Long
30 July 1923
J.C. Long died at his home in Benton, yesterday, aged 62Y 2M 20D.  Burial
took place at Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery, Benton, Illinois.  His wife,
the former Martha Elizabeth Whittington, preceded him in death 4 weeks ago
on July 5th.  They had 3 children; Clyde Log, deceased, Earl of Benton, and
Mrs. Flossie Moore of West Frankfort.  J C was born May 8th, 1861 in
Kentucky and came to Illinois with his parents when he was 9 years old.  He
is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 3 sisters: Mrs. James Drummond (I
believe this is the Emma above) of Iowa, Mrs. John Davis of Pinckeyville,
and Mrs. Thomas Clayton of Benton.

Calvin Lovin
The Register-News, Mt. Vernon, IL, Wed 11 Aug 1965 issue

CALVIN LOVIN OF OPDYKE DIES; RITES THURSDAY
Calvin Allen LOVIN, 77, Opdyke, died yesterday at his home. He was a
retired farmer.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Myers
Chapel with the Rev. Ray WILKEY officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill
cemetery in Franklin county. Friends may call at the Myers Chapel after
4? p.m. today.
Mr. LOVIN was born Jan. 18/13? 1888 in Jefferson county, the son of
Charles B. LOVIN and Malissa TAYLOR LOVIN.
He was married Aug. 17, 1912, in Mt. Vernon to Lula BAIN, who
survives.
Survivors in addition to the widow include:
Two daughters, Mrs. Robert DELANEY of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Imogene
HUTCHISON of Belle Rive; three brothers, Vernon LOVIN and Lo__ie?
LOVIN, both of Belle Rive, and Newt LOVIN of Mt. Vernon; three sisters,
Mrs. Laura KING of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Lizzie STANDERFER of Dahlgren and
Mrs. Ora PAGE of Lincoln; 12 grandchildren and 23? great grandchildren.

Wilma Lovin
Thurs. 27 Mar 1997 issue, Register-News, Mt. Vernon, IL.
WILMA GIFFORD
Wilma Chloe (LOVIN) GIFFORD, 90, of Frisco died 8:30 a.m. March 27,
1997, at Countryside Manor Nursing Home.
She was a homemaker.
Mrs. GIFFORD was born March 1, 1907, in Franklin County, a daughter of
Floyd and Nell (DUNCAN) LOVIN. Dec. 27, 1924, she married Earl GIFFORD, who
died Jan. 8, 1973.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Johnston Funeral Home in
Whittington with the Rev. Jerry MONTGOMERY officiating. Burial will be in
Thurmond Cemetery, Ewing.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the Johnston Funeral Home in
Whittington.
Thurs. 27 Mar 1997 issue, Register-News, Mt. Vernon, IL.
WILMA GIFFORD
Wilma Chloe (LOVIN) GIFFORD, 90, of Frisco died 8:30 a.m. March 27,
1997, at Countryside Manor Nursing Home.
She was a homemaker.
Mrs. GIFFORD was born March 1, 1907, in Franklin County, a daughter of
Floyd and Nell (DUNCAN) LOVIN. Dec. 27, 1924, she married Earl GIFFORD, who
died Jan. 8, 1973.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Johnston Funeral Home in
Whittington with the Rev. Jerry MONTGOMERY officiating. Burial will be in
Thurmond Cemetery, Ewing.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the Johnston Funeral Home in
Whittington.
Mrs. GIFFORD is survived by one daughter, Ruth SINK and husband Dwight
of Ewing; three grandchildren, Duane SINK and wife Anne of Ewing, Phyllis
and husband Ron GIBBS of Belle Rive and Randy SINK of Brandon, Fla.; seven
great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was a member of Frisco Missionary Baptist Church.
Mrs. GIFFORD was preceded in death by her parents, husband and three
brothers.
She was a member of Frisco Missionary Baptist Church.
Mrs. GIFFORD was preceded in death by her parents, husband and three
brothers.

Mrs Sarah M Lowery
Aged Woman Dies Yesterday Near Ewing

Mrs. Sarah M Lowery, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bill Darr,
two miles west  of Ewing, Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock, following a
protracted illness.  She was 74 years old.

Mrs. Lowery is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Bill Darr, Mrs. Otis
Prowell and Mrs. McCann, all of near Ewing.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Ridge
cemetery two miles east of Ewing, with Rev. Riley Burton oficiating.