Amy Ambie Hart 17 March 1871 - 1874 Maggie Lou Dica Hart 21 June 1874 - 1 February 1899 Henry Ezra Hart 17 Feb 1877 married Lillie Ann Hedges Martin Allen Hart 03 November 1879 married Hannah Iona Melton Elsie A. Hart 19 May 1883 married Noah Conway Melton Mollie Dawson Hart 19 Dec 1886 - 30 September 1907
Martin M, Hart served in the Union Army, 4th TN Mounted Inf Co I. This company was made up of men from Bedford and Giles counties. Martin enlisted March 10, 1865. His captain being John Simpson, and his commanding officer Col. Blackburn. He served in the same company with Thomas J. Hart, a cousin, who was theson of James Williamson Hart.
Martin became a Baptist preacher. In the minutes of the Mt. Hermon Church, recorded in August 1890, is found the statement, "Preaching by Elder Martin Hart". Then on November 9, 1907 is found the following "... passing the following resolution; Whereas our beloved brother, Eld. M.M. Hart has had the sad misfortune of the loss of his daughter and has asked an interest in our prayers and sympathies; be it resolved that we enter into solem prayer and deep sympathy with him and his family in their sad bereavement; resolved further that we send him a copy of the above resolution and enter one on our church book." On October 10, 1908 is found the following; "Peaching by Bro. R. E. Gore, and a sermon read by J.F. Hart from Elder M.M. Hart of Illinois. Church accepted the sermon and appointed Elder J.F. Hart to write to him".
Martha Emerson Hart of Broughton, widow of Elder Martin Hart, departed to be with Jesus on August 28, 1927, having lived in this life 76 years 3 months, and 7 days. She was born in White County, Illinois, on May 21, 1851, and was the daughter of William and Mary Emmerson. She was married May 20, 1870, (marriage records say May 12, 1869), and this union was blessed with two sons and four daughters. The daughters, Amby White, Maggie Lou, Mrs Elsie Melton, and Mattie D., all preceded her to the great beyond. Her husband also crossed to the other side eight years ago. The two sons, Henry of Macedonia, Ill., and Allen of Parmo, (Parma), Mo., survive her. She is also survived by fifteen granchildren, six great grandchildren, and two sisters, besides many other relatives and friends, who will greatly miss her because of the many good deeds of her life, and her kind disposition and friendly greeting to all. The two surviving sisters are, Mrs. Dica Oldham of Thackery, and Mrs. Maggie Burris of Carmi. In early life, she professed faith in Christ, and united with Old Kingdom church near Carmi, and at the time she went to join the church triumphant, she was a member of the Baptist Church of Broughton.
The funeral was conducted Monday, August 29, at Broughton, by Elder Fred Hedges of Ewing, a life long friend of the deceased, after which interment took place at Hickory Hill Cemetery;
O’er the loss of one so precious, We still can feel within our hearts That thou art kind and gracious, And so still trusting in thy love, We breathe a thankful prayer, That tho’ she can’t come back to us, We can some day go to her.
Miss Maggie Hart a young lady of excellent reputation, died at her fathers home about one mile sw of
here last Wednesday after a long illnes. The deceased leaves a father, mother, two brothers, two sisters and a number
of friends to mourn her death. Services were conducted at this place by Rev. R. B. Tudor, Thursday, after which the remains were followed to the Kingdom Cem for interment. Buried next to her grandprents, William E and Mary Ann Emerson
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Son of Martin M. and Martha (Emerson) Hart
Henry E. Hart, 88 of Akin retired farmer & Carpenter died at 5 P.M. Friday. Hart was born in White County and had resided 47 years in Franklin County. His parents were Martin and Martha Emmerson Hart. His wife, the former Lillie Hedges, died in 1960. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by two sons, Clarence E. Hart of Decatur and George A. of Kalamazoo, Mich., 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 2 P.M. Sunday at Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. H. E. Hayden officiating. Burial will be in the Knob Prairie Cemetery east of Benton. William Martin Hart, 30 died at his home in Akin, Friday, following a several days illness, suffering from pneumonia. He is survived by his wife, Lillie Hutchcraft Hart and two children. He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hart, and two brothers, Clarence and George Hart, all of Akin. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the Akin baptist church, Rev. Guy Taekett officiating. Interment will be made at the Knob; Prairie cemetery with the funeral home directing.
Clarence E. Hart, 68, of 1323 E. Division St. died 2:20 pm: Saturday (Oct. l3. 1979) in St. Mary’s Hospital. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Calvary Baptist Church with visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Monday in Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park. Mr. Hart was born in CabondaIe, son of Henry and Lillie Hart. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, the Carpenter’s Union 742 and was a carpenter. He married Audrey L. Whetstone in 1933. Surviving are his wife, sons: James E. of Eureka, Calif.; Ralph E. of Princeton; C. Ernest of. Wadsworth, Ohio; Gary A. of Decatur, Bobby D. of Warrensbusg; daughters, Mrs. Jerry (June) Eng1ish of Charlottesville. Va., Mrs. Robert (Mary) Underwood and Joan Jones, both of Decatur; Mrs. Jack Carol) Hinton of Louisville, Ky.; Mrs. Dan ( Linda) CoIe of Normal: brother, George A. Hart of Kalamazoo, Mich.: 26 grandchildren: two great-grandchildren One daughtet and one brother preceded him in death. Audrey Lucille Hart, 89, of Decatur died Sunday (Dec. 22, 2002) in Lincoln Manor Nursing Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday in J.J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Burial wll be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown.
Joan Jones, 64, of Decatur died 8:13 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 27, 2002) in Lincoln Manor Nursing Home. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Monday in Calvary Baptist Church. There will be no visitation. Private family burial will be at a later date in Macon County Memorial Park. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials: American Cancer Society. Joan was born Jan. 2, 1938, in Akin, the daughter of Clarence and Audrey Whetstone Hart. She was an A.W. Cash Co. secretary for 25 years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and enjoyed bowling and golf. Surviving are her sons, Steve Jones and Rodney Jones and wife Linda, all of Decatur; daughter, Carol Eyestone and husband Brian of St. Louis; brothers, James Hart and wife Marty of California; Ralph Hart and wife Carolyn of Princeton; Ernie Hart and wife June of Fla.; Gary Hart and wife Norma of Decatur; Bobby Hart and wife Chris of California; sisters, June English and husband Jerry and Mary Underwood and husband Bob, all of Decatur; Kay Hinton of Florida; Linda Cole and husband Danny of Normal; mother, Audrey Hart of Decatur; seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and sister, Norma Jean. Obituary contributed by Matt Underwood |
Son of Martin M. and Martha (Emerson) Hart
Martin Allen Hart, son of the late Martin M. and Martha Emerson Hart, was born in Gallatin Connty, Illinois on November 3, 1879, and departed this life at his home in Dexter on Jan. 16, 1959 at the age of 79 years, 2 months, and 13 days. On January 27, 1901 he was united in marriage to Hannah Iona Melton, and to this union 12 children were born, four of which passed away in infancy. He is survived by his wife Hannah of the home; by eight children - Star of Dade City, Florida; Roosevelt of St. Louis;
Joe G. of Bernie; Martin and Amos of Bell City; Mrs Ray (Clara) Aslin of Oakridge, Oregon; Milas of Chowchilla, Calif; and Ezra of Bloomfield. He is also survived by 38 grandchildren, 36 great-grand children; by one brother, Henry E. Hart of Decatur, Illinois. One grandson preceded him in death in February 1958. He also leaves a host of other relatives and many friends. He united with the Missionary Baptist Church at Herald, Illinois as a young man and remained faithful until he was called home. In 1918 Martin Hart and family moved by covered wagon from White County, Illinois to Parma, Missouri. He lived there until 1929 when he moved north of Dexter. He spent his entire life farming until his retirement when he moved to Dexter where he lived until his death. His passing leaves many fond memories with all who knew him. Funeral services were conducted in the Missionary Baptist Church of Dexter on Sunday afternoon Jan. 18, 1959. Rev. Sam Pulliam of Poplar Bluff officiating, assisted by Rev. Harold Garrett of Dexter. Interment in Hagy Cemetery near Dexter with Strickland-Rainey Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Hannah Iona Hart, 77, died at her home in Dexter, December 27, 1959, and came to Stoddard County in 1921. (Bronchitis Cronic). Born July 23, 1882, in Herald, Illinois, she was married January 27, 1901 to Martin A. Hart in White County, Illinois. He preceded her in death on January 16, 1959. Among the survivors are eight children, Star Hart, Dade City, Fla; Roosevelt Hart, Dexter; Joe Hart, Bernie; Mrs. Ray (Clara) Aslin, Oakridge, Ore; Milas Hart, Chowchilla, Calif, Martin and Amos Hart, both of Bell City and Ezra Hart, Bloomfield. There are 38 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; two brothers, Lou Melton, Sioux City, Ia; and charles Melton, Herald, Ill; two half brothers, Judd Catlin, Herald, Ill., and Otto Catlin, Norris City, Ill.; a step brother, Ivy Catlin, Terre Haute, Ind.; one sister, Mrs. Joe (Vera) Bates, New Haven, Ill.; two half sisters, Mrs. Ola Kyle and Mrs. Lottie Brown, both of Eldorado, Ill.; and three step sisters, Mrs. May Williams, Norris City, Ill.; Mrs. Lora Foster and Mrs. Fannie Butry, both of Eldorado, Ill. Funeral services were held at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Dexter Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Sam Pulliam and the Rev. Harold Garrett officiating. Burial was in the Hagy Cemetery under the direction of the Strickland-Rainey Funeral Chapel.
Starlus Hart, the son of the late Martin A. & Hannah I. Hart, was born in White Co, IL on 9 Aug 1902 & died 14 Aug 1987 at the St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO at the age of 85. He resided in Zephyrhills, FL, & was a former resident of this community. Surviving are his wife, Lucille, of the home, & three daughters, Christine Mansfield, of Dudley, Marie Roussel & Sue Fulks, both of Chandler, AZ; two sons; Bill Hart of Chandler, AZ & Stanley Hart of Estes Park, CO., five stepchildren; 11 grandchildren & 20 great-grandchildren; three brothers; Velt Hart of Dexter, Amos Hart of Bell City & Ezra Hart of Silver Lake, WA. He was preceded in death by one son, Edgar & three brothers, Joe, Mart & Milas; & one sister, Clara Aslin. Burial will be at the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Zephyrhills, FL.
Contributed by M.A. Hart - Note from M.A. "Uncle Star had came home for our Annual Hart Family Reunion that was held on Sunday 9 Aug 1987, his 85th birthday. He took sick that morning before the Reunion & entered the Dexter Hospital & later that week, transferred to the St Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau where he passed away.
Elizabeth(Lizzy) Hart passed away 12 Mar 1990, Chandler, Arizona. Funeral services was held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, 15 March 1990 at the Chapel of Bueler Mortuary, Chandler, Arizona, by Pastor Leroy Rehrer, & laid to rest in the East Resthaven Cemetery, Phoenix, Arizona. Casket Bearers were Bill & Stan Hart, Gene Fulks, Jim Morgan, Bill Howlier, Bob & Keith Roussel.
Roosevelt Hart, the son of the late Martin A. and Hannah I. Melton Hart, was born at Herald's Prairie Township, White County, Illinois 13 Jan 1904 and died at the Dexter Memorial Hospital in Dexter 2 January at the age of 85. He was a former resident of Parma, and had moved to Dexter in 1952 where he resided until his death. He had taught G. I. Carpentry School following World War II. He was a carpenter and builder until his retirement. He was a member of the General Baptist Church in Parma. 28 Nov 1925 he married to Sylvia Ramsey. She preceded him in death 28 April 1964. Surviving are five children: one son, Ezra Hart of Henderson, Kentucky; four daughters: Vera Ross and Lucille Bennett both of Dexter, Helen McClintick of Williamsburg, Virginia & Ruth Jennings of St. Peters: 21 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren; two brothers, Amos Hart of Bell City, and Ezra Hart of Silver Lake, Washington; on daughter, Clarice Goldsmith preceded him in death in July 1989, and one son, Henry "Hank" Hart preceded him in death in February 1985. Other relatives and many friends also survive. Friends may call at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home after 5 p.m. today, Wednesday. Funeral services will be held on Thursday in the Watkins and Sons Chapel in Dexter at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Clifford Wray of Dexter officiating. Burial will be in the Hagy Cemetery at Dexter with Watkins and Sons Service in charge of arrangements.
Sylvia Estele Hart the daughter of the late John & Etta Mae (Gulley) Ramsey was born at Parma, MO 4 Dec 1909 & succumbed at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Vera Gilbow in Dexter, 28 Apr 1964 at the age of 54 years 4 months & 24 days. Mrs. Hart had resided in Parma, Malden & Dexter all her life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Malden, MO. Surviving are seven children; Mrs. Lucille Bennett, Mrs. Ruth Jennings of Bloomfield, MO., Charles Hart of Burna, KY., Mrs. Vera Gilbow & Ezra Hart of Dexter, MO., Mrs. Helen McClintick of Mishawska, IN., & Mrs. Clarice Goldsmith of Malden, MO. Also surviving are 19 Grandchildren, one brother Lee Ramsey of Blytheville, AR., two sisters; Mrs. Mary Eldridge of Flint, MI & Mrs. Marie Wofford of Bloomfield, MO. Other relatives & many friends survive. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, 30 Apr 1964, at 2: P. M. at the First Baptist Church in Malden with the Pastor Dr. C. H. McClure of Malden officiating & being assisted by Rev. Billy Hamlett of Malden. Interment in the Malden Cemetery. Watkins & Sons Service
Hannah Lucille (Hart) Bennett Charles (Hank) Hart, 55, of Marion, died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Earlene Hart; his father Roosevelt Hart of Dexter, Mo.,; five daughters, Mrs. Pat Barrett and Mrs. Mickey Teitloff of Salem, Mrs. Donna Dukes and Mrs. Janet Hale of Smithland, and Mrs. Vicki Henson of Grand Rivers; a son, Ronald Hart of Hopkinsville; five sisters, Mrs. Lucille Bennett and Mrs. Vera Ross of Dexter, Mo., Mrs. Clarice Goldsmith of Malden, Mo., Mrs. Helen McClintick of Williamsburg, Va., and Mrs. Ruth Jennings of St. Peter's, Mo.; a brother, Miles E. Hart of Henderson; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are incomplete at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem.
Clarice M. Goldsmith, 53 year old Malden resident, was born June 8, 1936 in Parma to Roosevelt Hart and Sylvia Ramsey Hart and died July 13 in Jewish Hospital, St. Louis. She was assistant librarian at the Risco schools, was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church, Malden, where she was organist and was a member of the Adene Keller Music Club. Mrs. Goldsmith was also a piano teacher. She was married to Kenneth Goldsmith June 5, 1955 in Malden and he survives along with two daughters, Charisse Bryant of Malden and Carol Jolly of Springfield; one son Ken Allen Goldsmith of Malden; eight grandchildren; her father, Roosevelt Hart of Dexter, one brother, Ezra Hart of Henderson, KY, four sisters, Lucy Bennett and Vera Ross, both of Dexter; Helen McClintock of Williamsburg, VA., Mrs. Ruth Jennings of St. Peters and several nieces and nephews. One brother, Henry, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden with Rev. Ted Wimberley officiating and interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Malden.
Kenneth Allen “Pat” Goldsmith, 65 of Malden, died November 27, 1998, at Dexter Memorial Hospital. The son of the late John Ollie and Elsie Hampton Goldsmith, he was born Oct 28, 1933. On June 4, 1955, he married Clarice Hart. She preceded him in death July 13, 1989. He was a member of the Southern Baptist Church in malden. He was an Army veteran who served in the Korean War. He was also a member of the American Legion Post of Malden. Survivors include a son, Ken Goldsmith of Malden; two daughters, Chrisse Bryant of Malden and Carol Ann Jolly of Canon City, Colo.; a brother, Leslie Goldsmith of Malden, a sister. Bobbie Jean White of Malden; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jennings Goldsmith, and a sister Pansy Telker. Visitation was held November 29 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral services were held November 30 at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden was in charge of arrangements
Joe G. Hart, resident of Route 2, was born Feb 18, 1906 in Shawneetown, and died at 1:45 a.m. Sunday Dec 13 at the Dexter Memorial Hospital. He was 64 years, 9 months and 25 days of age at the time of his death. He was a retired forman for IXL Handle Company. He was the son of Martin Allen Hart and Hannah Melton Hart. On July 30, 1927 he married Ann Bruce in Edwardsville, Ill. Mr. Hart was a member of the General Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow; three sons, M. A. Hart, Dexter,Vick Hart, McAlester, Okla.; Jerry Hart, Granite City, Ill., five brothers, Star Hart, Zephurhills, Fla., Velt Hart, Malden, Amos Hart, Bell City, Milas Hart, Chowchille, Calif and Ezra Hart, Longview, Wash.; one sister Clara Aslin, Oakridge, Oregon, seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, at 2 p.m. at the Rainey Funeral Chapel with the Rev. W. R. Elledge officiating with interment in Hagy Cemetery. Rainey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Contributed by M.A.Hart
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Wife of Noah Conway Melton Daughter of Martin M. and Martha (Emerson) Hart
Mrs. Florice Irene Dees, wife of Bryan Dees, died at 8:30 o’clock this morning at her home in Waltonville. Funeral services will be held at two o’clock Friday afternoon at the Waltonville Methodist church and burial will follow in Hickory Hill Cemetery. Besides her husband, Mrs. Dees is survived by three children, Donald, Leroy & Janice. The body will lie in state at the Fry Funeral Home in Waltonville where friends may call at any time up to the funeral hour.
Donald Dees, 20 - son of Bryan Dees of Waltonville, died at his home there at noon yesterday. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Marsh Marpole of Mt. Vernon, will be held at South Hickory Hill church at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Lena M. Beaver, 93 of Girard died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001, at Doctors Hospital. She was born Feb. 2, 1908, in Herald, the daughter of Henry F. and Elsie A. (Hart) Nelson. She married Emil Cornille; he preceded her in death. She later married Harley Beaver; he preceded her in death. An infant son also preceded her in death. Mrs. Beaver worked as a cook in the former Fiesta Restaurant in Virden. She later worked at the dress factory in Virden and in various restaurants in the West Frankfort area for may years. She was a member of Third Presbyterian Church. Survivors: a son, Emil (wife) Charleen) Cornille Jr. of Metropolis; a daughter, Elsie (husband) Clarence “Smokey”) Cornille-Stoll of Girard; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grand children; and a great-great-grand child. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Girard, the Rev. Stephen Miller officiating, Burial: Girard Cemetery.
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Daughter of Martin M. and Martha (Emerson) Hart
Mollie Dawson Hart, daughter of Elder Martin and Martha Hart was born in New Madrid MO December 19, 1886. Died at the home in Broughton Illinois September 30, 1907 Aged 20 years, nine months and 11 days.
She professed a hope in Christ at the age of 14 years and united with the Tennessee Bend Baptist Church, White county, Illinois. On removing with the family to Brougton she placed her membership with the church at that place. As a christian she was faithful in service and loyal to the cause of her Master.
She leaves a father and a mother, two brothers and a sister, two sisters having preceded her to a better home. Funeral services by . the writer in the presence of a large congregation of sorrowing friends after which the body was conveyed to Calvary Hill cemetery and laid. to rest until those who sleep in Christ come forth to their eternal home.
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