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John Samuel Hume, born Mar. 29, 1848. Died Aug. 16, 1908. Civil War veteran
of the 49th. Indiana, Co. H.
...and his wife, Nancy Eunice (Ozee) Hume, b. DEc. 11, 1851. Apr. 16, 1880.
They are buried next to each other at Burnt Prairie, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery,
Section #33. Submitted by "B+T" <wilder@fgi.net>.

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Huffaker, 94, Enfield, died Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2001 at the Enfield Healthcare Center.

She was born Dec. 3, 1906 in Hamilton County, the daughter of Leealbia (Cindy's note: :Leavlie is a more correct spelling) and Nettie (Bowen) Savage. She married Henry Huffaker on Nov. 19, 1932 in Mill Shoals, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 1986. She and her husband did not have children but opened their doors to many children throughout their years together.

She is survived by two sisters, Fay Poore and Fern Savage, both of McLeansboro; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy, Clifford, Everett and an infant, and four sisters, Beulah Martin, Lola Craddock, Flora Darnell and Margaret Savage.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Elledge Funeral Home in Enfield.
Burial will be at Enfield Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of the service Friday at the funeral home.

Wilma A. Hyten, 90 of Carmi died at the Cornerstone White County Medical Center Tuesday morning January 2, 2001. She was born August 28, 1910 in White County the daughter of Otis and Maude (Gaines) Majors. She was married to Joe Hyten and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by one daughter, Joan Frazier of Carmi; five grandchildren and spouses, Debbie Tate of Mt. Vernon, IL, Charles Frazier of Carmi, Jill and Randy Stover of Phoenix, AZ, David Hyten, Jr. of Knoxville, and Kim and Barry Vaughan of McLeansboro; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Pauline Newman Hardy and Lucille Rodgers both of Carmi; a daughter in law, Barbara Hyten survives in Phoenix, AZ. She was preceded in death by one son, David Hyten, and one brother, Clyde Majors.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday January 4, 2001 in the chapel at White County Memorial Garden. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. on Thursday at the Kittinger-Fair Funeral Home in Carmi.

Obits: The Carmi Times, October 20, 2002, White County, Illinois
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Name HARRELSON, Larry W.
Spouse Living
Parents Mother (living)
Date of Birth 7 January 1943
Age 59
City and County of Birth Carmi, White County IL
Formerly of Norris City, Lee County, IL
Date of Death Wednesday, 16 October 2002
City and County of Death Marion, Williamson County IL (VA Medical Center)
Place of Internment Powell Cemetery, near Norris City, military graveside services
Date of Newspaper 17 October 2002
Name of Newspaper The Carmi Times, http://www.carmitimes.com

Obits: The Carmi Times, November 16, 2002, White County, Illinois
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Name HINES, Farrel M.
nee STEVENS
Spouse Doyle Hines (deceased)
Parents Otis Stevens and Arilla Mae Stevens (deceased)
Date of Birth 6 July 1919
Age 83
City and County of Birth New Haven, Gallatin County, IL
Date of Death Sunday, 27 October 2002
City and County of Death Carmi, White County, IL (White County Medical Center Skilled Care Unit)
Place of Internment Union Ridge Cemetery near New Haven
Date of Newspaper 28 October 2002
Name of Newspaper The Carmi Times, http://www.carmitimes.com

Obits: The Carmi Times, November 16, 2002, White County, Illinois
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Name HOFFMAN, Katheryn
nee SCHANZLE
Spouse Kristoff Hoffman (deceased)
Parents Herman Schanzle and Josephine Schanzle (deceased)
Date of Birth 2 October 1912
Age 90
Fomerly of Carmi, White County, IL
Date of Death 17 October 2002
City and County of Death St. Louis, St. Louis County MO
Place of Internment S.S. Peter and Paul Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo
Date of Newspaper 24 October 2002
Name of Newspaper The Carmi Times, http://www.carmitimes.com

Additional info
Katheryn Hoffman's parents were from Carmi and she also has living relatives in Carmi, White County, IL

Obits: The Carmi Times, November 15, 2002, White County, Illinois
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Name HOLTZCLAW, Bobby Gene
Parents Thomas Holtzclaw and Florence Holtzclaw (nee French)(deceased)
Age 70
Date of Birth 2 March 1932
Place of Birth Carmi, White County, IL
Date of Death Tuesday, 12 November 2002
Place of Death Carmi, White County, IL (emergency room of White County Medical Center)
Place of Internment Marshall Ferry Cemetery
Date of Newspaper 13 November 2002
Name of Newspaper http://www.carmitimes.com

Mr. Holtzclaw has living relatives in: Epworth, White County, IL, Dallas City, Hancock County, IL, Evansville, IN

Ora Marie Hancock, 94, of Carmi died Saturday evening January 22, 2000 at the Gateway Memorial Hospital in Clarksville, TN. She was born September 24, 1905 in Carmi, the daughter of Paul C. and Zella Bingman Hubele. She married John O. Hancock in August of 1929 and he preceded her in death February 7, 1963.

She was a lifetime and very active member of the First Christian Church of Carmi.

She is survived by one son, Bob and Maxine Hancock of Carmi; two daughters, Janet and Larry Large of Clarksville, TN, and Carol Ann and Joe Aud of Mt. Vernon, IL; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Esther Smith of Carmi. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Oscar, Ab, Paul and John Hubele, and one sister Bertha Mecum.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2000 at the Kittinger-Fair Funeral Home in Carmi with Robby King officiating. Burial will be in White County Memorial Garden. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Myrtle M. Hetzel, 88 of Mill Shoals died Tuesday evening April 25, 2000 at Way-Fair Nursing Home in Fairfield. She was born December 14, 1911 in Hamilton County, the daughter of James W. and Eliza (Powell) Hiley. She was first married to Frank Bailey in 1929 and he preceded her in death in 1966. She later married Wilson Hetzel and he preceded her in death in 1995.

She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, James and Eva Bailey of Mill Shoals, and Franklin Bailey of Fairfield; three daughters and sons-in-law, Flora Randolph of Springerton, Dorothy and Thomas Randolph of Clearfield, Utah, and Edna and Rev. Gary Velie of Macon, GA; n9neteen grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances Venters of Mill Shoals, Julie Mayhue of Mill Shoals, Martha and Richard Haering of Indianapolis, IN, and Earllean Silverheel of Elizabethtown. She is also survived by five stepchildren, Duane Hetzel of Fairfield, Ladonna Redmon of Mill Shoals, Darlene Brooks of Grove City, OH, Carolyn Cariens of Fairfield, and Nevalene Doades of Houston, TX. She was preceded in death by one brother, James Hiley, and two sisters, Sarah Rogers, and Gusta Carter.

Mrs.. Hetzel had been a cook at Mill Shoals school for many years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Mill Shoals, and the Gospel Assembly Church in mill Shoals.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2000 at the Gospel Assembly Church in Mill Shoals with Rev. john Reed officiating. Burial will be in Shrewsbury Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday April 28, 2000 at the Elledge Funeral Home in Mill Shoals.

Paul E. Hogue, 70 of Carmi died Sunday morning May 21, 2000 at the Wabash Christian Retirement Center. He was born June 8, 1929 in Godfrey, the son of Angus "Blackie" and Maggie (Gentry) Hogue. He married Lucille Lorine "Speck" Sexton on January 9, 1949 and she preceded him in death on November 24, 1993.

Mr. Hogue had been a horse trainer and sulky racer and had also done blacksmith work. He had worked as a truck driver. His trade in life was as a meat cutter at Kroger and PeeWee Mear's Market. He had served with the National Guard and was an associate member of the Carmi American Legion. He was also a member of the Carmi Elks Lodge and the First Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Paul Hogue, Jr. of Carmi, James and Julie Hogue of Nashville, TN, and Anthony Scott and Karen Hogue of Carmi, seven daughters and sons-in-law, Lucretia Ann and Leon Norman of Cullman, AL, Paula K. and Rocky Palmer of Kansas City, MO, Margaret Elizabeth and Michael Winfrey of Kansas City, MO, Vicky Lynn and Barry Flowers of Maunie, Karla Gay and Bill R. Taylor of Carmi, Sandra Dawn and Steve E. Griffin of Carmi, and Shari Jo and Ed Banks Jr. of Carmi; twenty nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, two brothers, George Alfred Hughes of Roxana and Hirman Joseph Hughes of East Alton; his mother-in-law, Dovie "Jackie" Hamilton of Carmi, and a special companion, Betty Ann Hillyard of Carmi.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday May 23, 2000 at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jennifer Lewis officiating. The body will lie in state one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Newman Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Monday May 22, 2000 at the Kittinger-Fair Funeral Home in Carmi.

Madeline Higginson, 91 of Crossville, died Saturday morning July 15, 2000 at her home. She was born September 12, 1908 in Burnt Prairie, the daughter of Robert P. and Lorena (Phillips) Wallace.

She first married Frank Simpson and he preceded her in death in 1948, she later married Halsey Higginson and he preceded her in death in 1971.

Madeline is survived by ten nieces and nephews, Arnold Vaughan of Carmi, Lloyd Vaughan of Burnt Prairie, Melba Fulkerson of Carmi, Barbara Wagner of Springfield, Mary Louise Wagner of Florida, Oren Ray Wallace of Florida, James Wallace of Florida, Virginia Reno of Florida, Donald Wallace of Centralia, and Violet Jones of Carmi; two step-sons, Bill Higginson of Carmi, and Gene Higginson of New Mexico, three step-daughters, Rita Jacobs of Carmi, Helen Kuykendall of Crossville and Anna Ruth Wiggins of Louisiana. She was preceded in death by an infant child, three brothers, Herman, Oscar and Elmer Wallace, one sister, Mary Vaughan and one step-daughter, Mary Hargrave.

Madeline had worked at Airtex in Fairfield and had been a member of the Salem Primitive Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday July 19, 2000 at the Kittinger-Fair Funeral Home in Carmi with burial in Burnt Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday July 18, 2000 at the funeral home.

Robert Gerald Hill, 84 of Carmi, died Wednesday evening August 23, 2000 at Cornerstone White County Medical Center. He was born July 1, 1916 in Indian Creek Township the son of Robert Porter and Mattie O. (DeBoard) Hill. He was married to Willena Mayberry on July 28, 1938 and she preceded him in death on September 9, 1985.

He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, R. Steven and Jeanne Hill of Ft. Wayne, IN; two grandchildren, Megan and Sean Hill; one sister, Robylee Gott of Carmi and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Lucille Kittinger.

Mr. Hill retired after 30 years as a salesman for Sears. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Carmi.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday August 25, 2000 at the Kittinger-Fair Funeral Home in Carmi with burial in Oddfellows Cemetery in Norris City. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Friday. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church or the Cancer Fund.

Dovie C. “Jackie” Hamilton, 86, died Thursday afternoon, August 24, 2000 at the Wabash Christian Retirement Home in Carmi. She was born October 15, 1913 in Pope County, the daughter of James Harvey Gibbs and Cora Lee Cummins.

She is survived by 10 grandchildren and their spouses, Paul Hogue, Jr. of Carmi, James and Julie Hogue of Nashville, TN, Anthony Scott and Karen Hogue of Carmi, Lucretia Ann and Leon Norman of Cullman, AL, Paula K. and Rocky Palmer of Kansas City, MO, Margaret Elizabeth and Michael Winfrey of Kansas City, MO, Vicky Lynn and Barry Flowers of Maunie, Karla Gay and Bill R. Taylor of Carmi, Sandra Dawn and Steve E. Griffin of Carmi and Shari Jo and Ed Banks, Jr. of Carmi, several great and great-great grandchildren, and a sister, Lottie Hall of Bakersfield, CA. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lucile Lorine “Speck” Hogue.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 27, 2000 at the Kittinger-Fair Funeral Home in Carmi with Rev. Jennifer Lewis officiating.Burial will be in Newman Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service.

Alvin H. Hart 70 of Indianapolis, IN, and formerly of Maunie, died Wednesday morning September 13, 2000 in Indianapolis. He was born March 22, 1930 in Maunie, the son of Alvin H. and Fern LaMar Hart. He was raised in the home of his grandparents, Robert F. and Carrie LaMar. He married Ann McLeaster and she survives.

Mr. Hart was recognized as a leader in the insurance industry. He served as Vice President of Gregory & Appel Insurance for 20 years, retiring in 1995. Prior to that he was Marketing Manager of Commercial Union Insurance from 1967-78. He was appointed by Harry McClain, Insurance Commissioner, to implement the education program accepted industry-wide by the Independent Insurance Agents Association. Al provided insurance counsel to many African-American owned Indianapolis based businesses such as Mays Chemical, Payton Wells, and Greater St. Mark Baptist Church. November 17, 1995 was recognized as “Alvin H. Hart Day” by then Mayor Stephen Goldsmith. Mr. Hart was a Navy veteran of WWII. He was an active member of First Trinity Lutheran Church for many years. He was also a volunteer at Emerson Nursing Home, transporting residents to church and hosting numerous social activities for residents and serving as the chief financial source for such events. He also provided financial support and insurance guidance to numerous not-for-profit organizations such as the Indiana Historical Society. He was a member of the Indianapolis Athletic Club, the Scottish Rite, Murat Temple. He graduated from Indiana University School of Business in 1954 and was a member of the Indiana University Hoosier Hundred Varsity Club.

Mr. Hart is survived by his mother, Fern Pittman of Mt. Vernon, IN; his wife Ann; one daughter and son-in-law, Alison and Chris O’Malley of Carmel, IN; one grandson, Jack O’Malley; one sister and brother-in-law Betty and James DeLong of Carmi; and one brother, Larry Pittman of Mt. Vernon, IN. His father preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday September 16, 2000 at the Leppert & Hensley Funeral Home in Indianapolis. Visitation will also be held there on Friday from 3-8 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday September 18, 2000 at the Kittinger-Fair Funeral Home in Carmi with Rev. Bill Fechtig officiating. Burial will be in Little Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday at Kittinger-Fair.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Maunie United Methodist Church, or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in care of the funeral home.

Anthony R. Hamblin, 38 of Crossville, died suddenly Sunday afternoon October 15, 2000 in the emergency room at White County Medical Center. He was born August 8, 1962 in Carmi, the son of James Hamblin and Judy (Youngman) Aud. He married Kimberly Holland on March 10, 1986 and she survives. He is also survived by one son, Zachary Hamblin and one daughter, Kendra Hamblin, both at home.

He is survived by his father James Hamblin. His mother Judy Aud of Maunie; three brothers, Bill, Jeremy and Samuel Hamblin, all of Norris City, five sisters, Susan Robison of Mt. Vernon, IN, Jacklin Young and Peggy Aud of Maunie, Amy Buttry of Carmi and Diane Schiefels of Norris City, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Cindy Mercer and his maternal grandmother, June Handley.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at the Kittinger-Fair Funeral Home in Carmi, with Rev. Mark Smith officiating. Burial will be in Marshall Ferry Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at the funeral home.

Anthony “Bam” Holland, 36 of Carmi died Tuesday afternoon December 19, 2000 at White County Skilled Care. He was born April 13, 1964 in Welch, Louisiana the son of Ray and Jennie (Burnett) Holland.

He is survived by his parents, Ray and Jennie Holland of Maunie; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Lisa Holland of Carmi, Keith and Dawn Holland of Concord, Jeff and Teresa Holland of Bismark, and Terry Holland of Georgia; also survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m on Friday December 22, 2000 at the Kittinger-Fair Funeral Home in Carmi with burial in Marshall Ferry Cemetery at Rising Sun. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service on Friday at the funeral home.

Robert D. “Don” Healy

Robert D. “Don” Healy, 77, of Norris City, died Thursday, December 21, 2000 at the Fountain View Nursing Home in Eldorado. He was born June 3, 1923 in Norris City, the son of Elvis M. and Nellie (Riley) Healy.

He married Margaret “Louise” Craig on November 15, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, MO and she survives.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Healy is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Marilyn Healy of Norris City and one daughter, Gloria Jean Leisure of Moro, AR, five grandchildren, Dean Stokes and Kim Corbett, both of Norris City, Scott Stokes of Huntingburg, IN, Stacy Broughton of Witchita, KS, and Stephen Healy of Valley Center, KS; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred Healy of Pool, KY, and one sister, Rose Marie Brown of Norris City. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Vivian and Nancy Sue Healy and two brothers, Walter and Jack Healy.

Following cremation, private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Norris City.

Dortha L. Hutchison, 78 of Norris City, died Thursday evening May 31, 2001 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin. She was born December 27, 1922 in Norris City the daughter of Owen and Nellie (Green) McArthy. She was married to Barney Hutchison on January 4, 1942 in Cape Girardeau, MO and he preceded her in death on March 14, 1990.

Mrs. Hutchison was a homemaker and member of the Crossroads Bible Church in Norris City.

She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Ray & Roberta Hutchison of Benton, Donald W. & Patricia Hutchison of Carmi and Garry G. Hutchison of Keller, TX; three daughters and a son-in-law, Shirley D. Mooney of West Frankfort, Kathryn Harrelson of Hurst, TX and Peggy J. & Jerry Denison of West Frankfort; thirteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, one sister Eathel Yeates of Magnolia, TX and a special cousin, Eleanor Moran of Norris City. She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert McArthy and three sisters, Lea Simmons, Viva McArthy and Lorene Viser.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2001 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Norris City. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2001 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Sharon Church Cemetery in Norris City.

Geraldine "Jerry" Hurt, 82 of Maunie, died Thursday evening June 14, 2001 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.She was born January 24, 1919 in Evansville, the daughter of Edward and Florence (Deavers) Sefried. She was married to William Leonard Hurt and he preceded her in death on February 28, 1985.

Mrs. Hurt is survived by one son, Bill Sefried of Dallas, Texas; nieces, Doris E. Bivin, Shirley Elliott, and Ann Cole of Evansville, Pat Kinney of Hawaii, and Myna McDaniel of Rincon, Puerto Rico; one nephew, Bill Embree of Rincon, Puerto Rico. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two sisters, Henrietta Rowe and Jessie McCann.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday June 18, 2001 at the Kittinger-Fair Funeral Home in Carmi with burial in Marshall Ferry Cemetery at Rising Sun. The family will meet friends one hour prior to funeral services at the funeral home.

Cindy K. Hoy, 39, of Carmi died early Wednesday morning August 29, 2001 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville. She was born January 22, 1962 in Tucson, AZ, the daughter of Charles and Nancy (Smith) Davis. She married James Hoy on May 7, 1983 in Carmi and he survives.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother, Nancy Davis of St. Louis, MO; 2 daughters, Crystal Hoy and Samantha Hoy at home; 2 step-sons, James Hoy of Carmi and Scott Hoy of Poseyville, IN; 3 brothers, Charles Davis, Jr. of Arnold, MO, James Davis of St. Louis, MO and Ronald Davis of Perryville, MO; and 1 sister, Peggy Kennedy of St. Louis, MO; and 1 grandchild, Madison Hoy. She was preceded in death by her father.

Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2001 at the Kittinger-Fair Funeral Home in Carmi.

Imogene Harl, 77 of Springerton, died Tuesday October 2, 2001 at the White County Skilled Care Unit in Carmi. She was born January 29, 1924 in Hamilton County, the daughter of Eldon and Hallie (Carter) Rankin. She married Carl Harl in July 1941 in Cape Girardo, MO and he survives.

Mrs. Harl was a homemaker. She was a member of the Community of Christ (RLDS) Church in Springerton.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Donna Harl of Geff, two grandchildren and their spouses, Billy and Tammy Harl, Jr. of Springerton and Beverly and John Mead of McLeansboro, four great-grandchildren, Brian, Brittany and Bethany Harl and Sarah Mead, and one brother and sister-in-law, Truman and Imogene Rankin of Omaha, IL and one sister-in-law, Bernita Rankin Thompson of Enfield. She was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Rankin.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 4, 2001 at the Community of Christ (RLDS) Church in Springerton, with burial in Hammock Cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour before the service. There will be no visitation. Elledge Funeral Home in Enfield is in charge of arrangements.

Jessie Faye Hinton, 87 of Carmi, died early Saturday morning October 27, 2001 at the Skilled Care Unit in Carmi. She was born August 14, 1914 in Maunie, the daughter of Luther and Lucy (Newcomb) Welch. She married Lester E. Hinton and he preceded her in death on February 2, 1984.

She had been a seamstress at Ainsbrooke. She was an active member of the First Christian Church in Carmi.

She is survived by two nephews, Charles Wicker and Eugene Wicker of Evansville, one niece, Edna Faye Craft of Evansville, and several great nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Sue Frazier of Carmi. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two sisters, Irene Watson and Marie Wicker.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 29, 2001 at the Kittinger-Fair Funeral Home in Carmi, with Robby King officiating. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, October 28, 2001 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Phillipstown Cemetery.

Marietta Endicott Henson, 83, of Carmi, died Wednesday morning, November 21, 2001 at her home. She was born May 16, 1918 in Crossville, the daughter of Leslie David "Les" and Mary Elizabeth (Spencer) Endicott, Sr. She married Ronald Maier in 1942 and he lost his life in 1946, while serving in the US Air Force. She then married Gerald C. "Jerry" Henson on October 7, 1949 and he preceded her in death on January 30, 1995.

Marietta graduated from Crossville High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Carmi. She also belonged to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a long-time employee at the Mar-Lee dress shop and Beans Jewelry. She retired as a bookkeeper for Harry Phil Pearce.

She is survived by two sisters, Margaret Wetzel of Princeton, IN and Marjorie Kell of Carmi; one sister-in-law, Mary Endicott of Norris City; one nephew and his wife, Larry & Marilyn Kell of San Antonio, TX; three nieces and their husbands, Linda Wetzel & Bob Kiessel of Ft. Branch, IN, Cindy Endicott & Alan Levingston of Howell, MI, and Ann Kell of El Cajon, CA; 7 great nephews & nieces and 2 great-great nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, L.D. "Junior" Endicott and Charles Leo Endicott and one nephew, Jack Kell.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, 2001 at the Kittinger-Fair Funeral Home in Carmi with Rev. Nic Showalter officiating. Burial will be in White County Memorial Garden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2001 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church in Carmi or the Hospice of Southern Illinois.

"Died On the first day of August, 1873, at Rising Sun, Illinois, Maxfield Huston, in the seventieth year of his age.
The deceased was a native of Rising Sun, and sixty years of his life was spent here as a good, useful citizen, when he purchased a large tract of land in White County, Ill., a short distance from Mr. Vernon, in this State, where he resided the last ten years of his life. Here he laid out a town which he named after his native place, and which has grown to a village of a dozen houses.

Mr. Huston contributed as much as any citizen to the building up of our town in its early days, leaving many houses standing as monuments of his enterprise and industry; among them Christian Chapel, the meeting-house of the Christian denomination, in the construction of which he took an active part. He united with the Christian Church of this city in July, 1834, and lived a life consistent with his religious profession. He was a quiet, unassuming, charitable man, and will be pleasantly remembered by all who knew him."

1850 Ohio County, IN, #281. 1860 Ohio County, Randolph Twp. # 109.
In 1870 Maxfield and Electa HUSTON were living in White County, IL,
Prairie Prct. # 173.

On March 25, 1834 in Dearborn Co., IN married ELECTA FISHER
After Electa passed away he married, a Prudence Durvin

"Death of Mrs. Electa Houston
The host of friends of the estimable woman mentioned above will be grieved to learn the sad announcement of her death, which occured at her home in White County, Illinois, near Carmi, on the evening of the 7th inst., after an illness of about ten days, of congestion of the stomach and bowels. She was aged 62 years, 10 months and 5 days.

The deceased was the wife of Maxfield Houston, and with him was an early resident of Rising Sun. She was an exemplary wife and mother, a firm friend, a benevolent woman-having a reputation for kindness to the poor and suffering that few obtain-and was a devoted Christian. In early life she united with the Methodist Church, but upon the organization of the Christian Church of this city, she united with it, being one of the organizing members, under the preaching of Rev. James Challen, and with her husband and most of her numberous family was one of its most zealous and effective workers from the time of its organization until 1864-a period of thirty years-when she withdrew by letter, in anticipation of removing to Illinois, which she did in 1865, locating with her whole family of married sons and daughters at the place where her death occurred. Finding no church privileges there, such as the Bible taught, she devoted herself to the work of establishing an organization, which was accomplished in the summer of 1876 and finally had the pleasure of seeing nearly the whole of her family enter the church. Thus the desire of her heart attained, she calmly awaited the coming of the last enemy, which she met in peace, exhorting weeping friends to prepare for death. Her funeral took place on the 8th inst."

Children of MAXFIELD HUSTON and ELECTA FISHER
1. James C. Huston
2. David Huston married May 4, 1864 in Rabit Hash, Boone, Co., KY Martha Mock
3. Francis M. Huston
4. Ann Eliza Huston married July 12, 1868 in Carmi, White Co., IL Ira Reeves
5. Electa J. Huston married January 26, 1862 in Ohio Co., IN Israel Turner
Electa J. Huston and Israel Turner are buried in Marshall Ferry Cemetery, White Co., IL
Their stone reads:
Our Mother and Father
Israel Turner
1837-1912
Electa J. Turner
1843-1920

ELECTA FISHER
Born: March 31, 1810 in NY or CD (taken from family Bible)
Died: February 9, 1872 in White Co., IL (taken from family Bible)
Buried: Marshall Ferry Cemetery, Emma Twp., White Co., IL
Here name sometimes is given as Electra.
1850 census of Ohio Co., says she was born in Canada.
1860 census says she was born in New York.
1870 census says Canada.

She was first married to John Hamilton, born July 15, 1808
They were married in Rising Sun, Ohio Co., IN August 6, 1829
1child from this union was Susanna Brittania Hamilton Williamson b. 1833 in IN
Even though Susanna Brittania was only a half-sister to Sarah Ellen (Sallie) Huston, they were as close or closer than sisters. I have many old letters in my possession that were written between the two of them. There is a tremendous amount of material and family history in these letters.

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