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Fern Furry
Fern Furry, 98, of 1000 W. Sloan St., Harrisburg, died 5:10 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2002, at Harrisburg Care Center.
Service times will be announced later from Gaskins Funeral Home. Visitation is 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2002. The Rev. Kendall Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Lawn cemetery.
She was born April 15, 1904, in Rardin, to Clinton B. and Margaret Pearl (Warfel) Stites. In 1920, she married
Alva "Pete" Furry, who preceded her in death on March 19, 1979.
She was a homemaker.
She is survived by a daughter, Viola Fink of Harrisburg; three grandchildren, Davis (Janice) Darrar of Cleveland, Tenn., Duke (Janet) Darrar of Hammond, Ind. and Rocky Solk of Challis, Idaho; and two great-grandchildren, D'Andrea Darrar and Kurt Darrar.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Dean Darrar.
The family requests that no flowers be sent.
Forrest and Douglas Hurd
Forrest Bruce Hurd, 43, and Douglas Kent Hurd, 40, brothers who were inseparable in life, departed this life together at 2 a.m. Sunday, July 21, 2002, in Harrisburg as a result of an automobile accident.
The double funeral will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at Gaskins Funeral Home in Harrisburg. The Rev. Michael Oliver of Shalloate, N.C., cousin of Forrest and Doug, will officiate. Burial will be at Sunset Lawn cemetery in Harrisburg.
Forrest and Doug were born in Harrisburg to the late Marion and Mary Kathleen (Landis) Hurd. Forrest was born Oct. 9, 1958, and Doug was born Sept. 28, 1961. Neither Doug nor Forrest had ever married
.
Forrest and Doug, along with Scott Ollar, formed the Hurd Brothers Band and were very well known in Southern Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee. They had performed with Molly Hatchett, Jimmy Woods, Steppenwolf, Robin Trower and FunHouse. Their crowning moment was playing an "open jam" at Legends in Chicago and the audience called them back to the stage for an encore with the club's proprietor, Buddy Guy.
In addition to their music, the brothers also shared an interest in a quiet rural life. Besides their lifetime residence on Parker Place in Harrisburg, they owned adjoining small farms in Johnson County, where Doug had once established a small swine farm, and each had built weekend homes for themselves.
The brothers are survived by a sister, Marcia Hurd of Harrisburg; a brother, John Hurd and his wife Sheryl of Harrisburg; and two nephews, Brian Hurd and Alan Hurd, both of Harrisburg. Doug is also survived by his long-time companion, Mary Renee Suver of Harrisburg. They are also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins as well as a multitude of friends throughout the area.
In addition to their parents, they were preceded in death by a sister, Cheryl Wright of Owensboro, Ky.
George R. Eadie
George R. Eadie, 78, passed away 1:12 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2002, at Eldorado Care Center.
Arrangements are pending at Colonial Terrace Funeral Home in Eldorado.
Alexander E. 'Bud' Ewald
Alexander E. "Bud" Ewald, 83, of rural Belle Rive, died 5:03 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2002.
Services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2001, at St. John's Catholic Church in Dahlgren with Msgr. Joseph Lawler officiating. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery in Dahlgren. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren.
He is survived by his wife, the former Shirley A. Schilling; three sons, a daughter, two sisters, three grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Edward Benjamin Scott Jr.
Edward Benjamin Scott Jr., 50, of 105 Southwest Drive, Harrisburg, died 4:20 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2002, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2002, at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg with the Rev. Jack Hall officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Lawn cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2002, at the funeral home.
He was born Dec. 30, 1951, in Harrisburg to Rosa L. (Mays) and the late Edward Benjamin Scott Sr. On April 6, 1979, he married
the former Jacqueline Lee Tatum, who survives.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and a was a member of First Baptist Church of Shawneetown. He was a male involvement liaison for W.A.D.I.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two sons, Marques Scott of Harrisburg and Benjamin (Renata) Scott of Culp; a daughter, Jasmine Scott of Harrisburg; a stepdaughter, Tamara Turner of Belleville; nine sisters, Vivecca Scott, Barbara (Gary) James, Karen Scott, Kim Scott, Tonya (Charles) Bradford, Sadie Scott, Rena Scott, Monique Scott and Suzanne Scott; six nephews, Josh and Adam Scott, Gabriel and Caleb Portee; Seth Scott; and Matthew Ware; and five grandchildren, Elijah Scott, Kaylan Perry, Darion Turner, Xavian and Jakob Moreno.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Bryce Edward Scott and a brother, Gene Mays.
Edith Allen
Edith Allen, 104, of McLeansboro, died 12:45 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2002, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.
Services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2002, at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Rachel Stockle officiating. Burial will be in Enfield cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2002, at the funeral home.
She was born August 28, 1897, in Hamilton County, to the late Anderson and Hattie (Harlow) Walters. On April 21, 1926, she married
Chalmus E. "Chal" Allen, who preceded her in death.
She was a housewife and a member of the First United Methodist Church of McLeansboro.
She is survived by a stepdaughter, Neva Biggerstaff of Eldorado; six nieces; one nephew; seven stepgrandchildren; 18 great-stepgrandchildren and several great-great-stepgrandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, four sisters and a stepson.
Marlene Jermeay Braden
Memorial services for Marlene Jermeay Braden, 68, of Lapeer, Mich., formerly of Galatia, will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2002, at Tates Chapel Church. She was born July 20, 1933.
Mary Ellen Harper Brown
Mary Ellen Harper Brown, 70, died Friday, June 29, 2002, in Oklahoma City, Okla. She was born Sept. 7, 1931, in Harrisburg, and was graduated from Harrisburg High School in the class of 1949. Since 1966, she had resided with her family in Oklahoma City. Her family will remember her as a loving, devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed her family and friends, her investment and bridge clubs. Preceding her in death were her parents Harry and Pauline (Taylor) Harper, and a sister, Dorothy (Harper) Reitstetter. Survivors include: husband of 52 years, Walter D. Brown; sons, James M. Brown and Steven H. Brown; a daughter, Patricia E. Bishop, all of Oklahoma City; six grandchildren; a brother, Harry L. Harper of Harrisburg.
An evening prayer service was held 7 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2002, at Smith & Kernke Chapel, Oklahoma City, Okla., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church followed by interment in Memorial Park cemetery.
Joseph Casteel
Joseph Casteel, 60, of Evansville, Ind., formerly of Harrisburg, died 11 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2002, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
Further family details and arrangements will be announced later through the J.M. Weirauch Funeral Home of Harrisburg.
He is the husband of Wilma Casteel.
Briley Reagan Cullum
Briley Reagan Cullum, infant daughter of Matthew and Jessica Cullum, was stillborn 10:04 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2002, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Briley's family who eagerly awaited her arrival includes her parents, Matt and Jessica Cullum; one brother, Hunter Cullum of rural Route 1, Elizabethtown; grandparents Ron and Evelyn Potts of Harrisburg, Jim Jones of Rosiclare and grandparents Jim and Melba Cullum of Rosiclare; great-grandmother, Mayme Cullum of rural Route 1, Elizabethtown; uncles, Clay Cullum of Harrisburg, J.W. Jones of Harrisburg and Clifton Potts of Pontiac; aunts, Paula Bell of Front Royal, Va., Jamie Jones of Phenix City, Ala., and Laura Potts of Pontiac; first cousins, April (Steve) Dollins of Marion, Jordan (Jenny and Gabriel) Fowler of Rosiclare, Andrea Cullum of Rosiclare and Brett Fowler of Henderson, Ky.; also an extended family of many cousins, great-aunts and -uncles.
Briley will be laid to rest in the Cullum family cemetery on top of the hill where Hunter loves to hunt, fish and play. Briley's family had many plans for Hunter's "sissy," Mom thinking pink ruffles and Dad thinking turkey hunter but Jesus had the master plan and He does all things well. Briley will live on in the hearts of those who love her.
A Cradle for Briley in Heaven
We will miss knowing Briley here, but she's in heaven.
Her spirit is safe resting with God.
And although we won't see her eyes dance and shine.
She won't have to travel this earth and sod.
She's cradled so softly resting with Jesus.
His arms providing warmth and care.
She never has to want for anything.
Her needs will all be met there.
She waits patiently to someday see Mommy.
And Daddy and Hunter too.
Briley sweetheart rest quietly in heaven.
And remember that we do love you.
Written by Rebekah Mahoney
