Fulton Obituaries
Francenia “Topsy” Bell Gibbs
Francenia “Topsy” Bell Gibbs, 86, of Canton passed away suddenly at her home on December 30. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1931, she lived in Canton since 1964. She graduated from nursing school at Garfield Park Hospital, where she met her husband, Dr. Jack L. Gibbs. They were married a year later in June 1953.…
Read MoreDorothy H. Jones
Dorothy H. Jones, 93, of Lewistown passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 29 at Graham Hospital in Canton. A service of celebration will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 5 at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown, with Pastor Brant Reed officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown.…
Read MoreKelly Jo Benavides
Kelly Jo (Pettet) Benavides, 54, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 in her home. She is survived by her parents: Harold and Judy (Smith) Wright of Lewistown. Her children: Billy (Ashley Larck) Benavides, Quentin (Amber Anderson) Wyant, and J.R. (Samantha Wirebaugh) Wyant, “adopted” children, and her beloved grandchildren; Her brothers: Guy, Glenn, and…
Read MoreMargaret Spilker
Margaret L. Spilker, 97, formerly of Havana, passed away at 12:55 a.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Hallmark House Nursing Center in Pekin where she had resided for the last six years. Born on March 29, 1920 in Havana, Illinois to Howard F. and Mabel L. (Clanin) Dillon; she married Alvin G. Spilker in…
Read MoreDwayne E. Workman
Dwayne E. Workman, 85, of Astoria passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria at 12:09 a.m. on Sunday, December 24, 2017. He was born on June 22, 1932 in Woodland Township, Fulton County to Everett and Pearl (Smith) Workman. Dwayne married Josephine (Hayes) Workman on July 28, 1956 in Hannibal, MO. She preceded…
Read MoreRaymond L. “Bud” Phillips, Jr.
Raymond L. “Bud” Phillips, Jr., 88, of Lewistown passed away at 7:20 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Cremation will be accorded. A graveside service with burial of ashes will be held at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown. Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown is…
Read MoreElva “Berniece” Hedden
Elva “Berniece” Hedden, 88, of Smithfield, passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Graham Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 13, 1929 in Lewistown to Harry W. and Emma (Dunn) Loveland. She married Dorwin W. (Salty) Hedden on July 22, 1949 in Lewistown, he survives. Also…
Read MoreJeffery S. Hadsall
Jeffery S. Hadsall, 61, of Lewistown, passed away at 6:04 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12 at Graham Hospital. He was born April 26, 1956 at Canton, the son of Doyle L. and Verna L. (Arnett) Hadsall. He married Kathryn Chipman on April 1, 2013 at Lewistown. She survives with one daughter, Amy (Tim) Bays of…
Read MoreNina F. Stutes
Nina F. Stutes, 91, of Lewistown, passed away Sunday, December 10 at the Hemphill Health Care Center in Hemphill, TX. Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown, where visitation was held one hour prior to services. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lewistown…
Read MoreBetty June Pomeroy Hawkins
Former Fulton County Resident, Betty June Pomeroy Hawkins, 78 passed away at her home in Thermopolis, WY after a short bout of pancreatic cancer. Born June 2, 1939 in Isabelle Township, she was the daughter of Clyde Arthur and Myrtle Cluney Pomeroy. After graduating from Lewistown Community High School, class of 1957, she attended Graham…
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