Ada Luvina Hedges
1875 - 1965 (90 years)
1. Ada Luvina Hedges was born on 15 Aug 1875 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 14 Nov 1965 in Tilton, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Religion: Center Point Church
- Census: 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Mrs. Ada Smith
Homer (CNS) – Mrs. Ada Hedges Smith, 90, died at 8:30 p.m. (Nov. 14, 1965) at the Smoot Nursing Home in Tilton where she had been a patient five years.
She formerly lived on Homer rural route and in Danville.
She was born at Farmerburg, Ky., Aug. 15, 1875, the daughter of James and Philora Hitchcock Hedges. She was married to Tom Smith on Aug. 7, 1892 at Homer. He died in 1933.
Surviving are two sons, Lester of Metcalf and Leonard of Homer rural route; a daughter, Mrs. Grace Brazelton of Hume; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
She was a member of the Church of Christ of Danville and the Perseverence Band.
The body is at the Jeanes-Kirby Funeral Home in Homer where funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ernest Eckhoff officiating. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery at Fairmount. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
member of Center Point Church
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54464522/ada-l_-smithAda married Thomas Laben Smith on 7 Aug 1892 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois. Thomas (son of John Wesley Smith and Mary Anne Clingingsmith) was born on 26 Jun 1864 in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania; died on 20 Jun 1934 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. James "Lester" Smith
was born on 6 Jun 1896 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 5 Dec 1969; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. - 3. Leonard Wesley Smith was born on 22 Jul 1899 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 12 Jan 1978 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois.
Generation: 2
2. James "Lester" Smith (1.Ada1) was born on 6 Jun 1896 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 5 Dec 1969; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Religion: Center Point Church
- Census: 1920, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1930, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1940, Shiloh, Edgar County, Illinois
Notes:
member of Center Point Church
Baptized at Center Point Church during a revival meeting by Rev. F. DeGafferally on 16 September, 1908.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146908389/lester-smith
Lester and his second wife, Beulah are buried in Young America Cemetery in Hume, Illinois.
There is another findagrave page for Lester
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54433577/lester-james-smith
There is a headstone in Davis Cemetery for Gladys Pearl Smith, Lester J. Smith and their daughter Maxine Smith.
James married Gladys Pearl Allen on 30 Sep 1916 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Gladys (daughter of Oscar Elsworth Allen and Nancy Jane Scott) was born on 15 Jan 1899 in Illinois; died on 21 Jul 1928 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 4. Madeline Jane Smith was born on 23 Jun 1923 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 24 Aug 1991 in Winamac, Pulaski County, Indiana; was buried on 27 Aug 1991 in Moon Cemetery, Leiters Ford, Fulton County, Indiana.
- 5. Betty L. Smith was born on 10 Sep 1925 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Mar 2008 in Hobart, Lake County, Indiana; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Portage, Porter County, Indiana.
- 6. Maxine Ruth Smith was born on 7 Aug 1926 in Vance Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 9 Jan 1927 in Vance Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Jan 1927 in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois.
James married Beulah Esther Condra on 16 Mar 1929 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Beulah (daughter of William Condra and Roxie Carner) was born on 30 Apr 1912 in Warm Springs, Randolph County, Arkansas; died on 27 Sep 2004 in Newman, Douglas County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. Waneta Lea Smith was born on 30 Mar 1930 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 11 Mar 2008 in Oakland, Coles County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois.
- 8. Eugene Ray Smith was born on 5 Nov 1936 in Edgar County, Illinois; died on 6 Sep 2010 in Lafayette Township, Coles County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois.
3. Leonard Wesley Smith (1.Ada1) was born on 22 Jul 1899 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 12 Jan 1978 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Religion: Center Point Church
Notes:
member of Center Point Church
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141458756/leonard-wesley-smithLeonard married Daisy Irene Easton on 26 Sep 1918 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Daisy (daughter of Francis Ulysses Easton and Alice Mae Wisely) was born on 20 Aug 1899 in Toledo, Illinois; died on 15 Oct 1978 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 9. Lois Maxine Smith was born on 4 Jan 1922 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 27 Mar 2017 in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 10. Irene Laverna Smith was born on 9 Nov 1926 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 11 Jun 1994; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois.
Generation: 3
4. Madeline Jane Smith (2.James2, 1.Ada1) was born on 23 Jun 1923 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 24 Aug 1991 in Winamac, Pulaski County, Indiana; was buried on 27 Aug 1991 in Moon Cemetery, Leiters Ford, Fulton County, Indiana. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/139619564/madge-evansMadeline married William H. Evans on 28 Apr 1948 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. William was born on 18 Jun 1922 in Saline County, Illinois; died on 22 Dec 1993 in Hobart, Lake County, Indiana; was buried in Moon Cemetery, Leiters Ford, Fulton County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Betty L. Smith (2.James2, 1.Ada1) was born on 10 Sep 1925 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Mar 2008 in Hobart, Lake County, Indiana; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Portage, Porter County, Indiana. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184390939/betty-l_-niksich
Section AFamily/Spouse: Anthony T. Niksich. Anthony was born on 15 Apr 1925 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana; died on 8 Dec 2009 in Hobart, Lake County, Indiana; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Portage, Porter County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
6. Maxine Ruth Smith (2.James2, 1.Ada1) was born on 7 Aug 1926 in Vance Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 9 Jan 1927 in Vance Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Jan 1927 in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54433610/maxine-smith7. Waneta Lea Smith (2.James2, 1.Ada1) was born on 30 Mar 1930 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 11 Mar 2008 in Oakland, Coles County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. Notes:
obituary from findagrave
HUME – Waneta Lea Roller, 87, of Hume died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday (March 11, 2018) at The Oaks Manor, Oakland.
She was born on March 30, 1930, in Allerton, the daughter of James Lester and Beulah Carner Smith and sister of Betty Niksich and Eugene Smith, all of whom preceded her in death.
Waneta and her husband, Philip A. Roller, were married in Paris on July 3, 1949. Philip preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 2017. Waneta and Philip were constant companions for their entire marriage.
Waneta lived in Hume her entire adult life and was an active member of Hume Christian Church. She served the village of Hume as water clerk for many years. Waneta also was a homemaker and socially active member of the community. She particularly enjoyed puzzles and making her family's favorite dishes.
Waneta raised two children with Philip, Cindy (Ray) Smith of Hume and Randy (Sherri) Roller of Seymour, Ind. She delighted in spending time with her children and their spouses. In later life, they were a great source of happiness for her.
Waneta is also survived by three loving grandchildren, Anita Pierce (Willem) Bakker of Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, Dustin (Kallie) Roller of Crothersville, Ind., and Danielle (Andrew) Kirk of Columbus, Ind.; and one great-grandchild, Allen Paul Roller of Crothersville. Waneta took great joy in spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchild.
There will be a private family service at Joines Funeral Home, 401 W. Gillogly St., Newman, at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018. Public graveside services and interment will follow at 11 a.m. Saturday at Young America Cemetery, Hume. Waneta's nephew, Craig Roller, will officiate.
Waneta's children and their spouses wish to thank the kind and compassionate staff at The Oaks Manor for their care and support in her last months. They also appreciate the comfort provided by Lincolnland Hospice.
Memorials may be made to Hume Christian Church, Lincolnland Hospice or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187995042/waneta-lea-rollerWaneta married Philip A. Roller on 14 Jul 1949 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois. Philip was born on 21 Jun 1930 in Hume, Edgar County, Illinois; died on 13 Oct 2017 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
8. Eugene Ray Smith (2.James2, 1.Ada1) was born on 5 Nov 1936 in Edgar County, Illinois; died on 6 Sep 2010 in Lafayette Township, Coles County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. Notes:
obituary from findagrave
Eugene Ray "Gene" Smith, 73, of Mattoon, formerly of Chrisman and Allerton, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Monday (Sept. 6, 2010) at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County.
He was born on Nov. 5, 1936 in Edgar County to Lester and Beulah Condra Smith. He married Charlotte Louise Cook on Aug. 19, 1956 in Hume. She preceded him in death on April 3, 2006. He was also preceded in death by a grandson Alex Smith, two stepsisters and a stepbrother.
Survivors include his daughter, Debbie (Jim) Beeson of Tuscola; son, Raymond (Rena) Smith of Mattoon; sister, Waneta (Phil) Roller of Hume; sister-in-law, Carolyn (Richard) Baker; two stepgrandchildren, Michelle Beeson of Del Mar, California and Scott (Anne) Beeson of San Diego, California and several nephews and nieces.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58323905/eugene-ray-smithEugene married Charlotte Louise Cook on 19 Aug 1956. Charlotte was born on 20 Aug 1936 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 3 Apr 2006 in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. 
Lois Maxine Smith (3.Leonard2, 1.Ada1) was born on 4 Jan 1922 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 27 Mar 2017 in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
obituary from findagrave
Lois Maxine Dodd, 95, of Danville passed away early Monday morning Mary 27, 2017 at The Waters of Covington.
Lois was born January 4, 1922, in Homer, IL, the daughter of Leonard and Daisy (Easton) Smith. She married Kenneth Dodd on April 14, 1946. He preceded her in death in 2008.
Surviving Lois is her son, Gary (Mary Ann) Dodd and two daughters, Brenda Shanks and Julie (Steve) Myers and seven grandchildren Jason Shanks, Tara (Alan) Hackerd, Tony (Christy) Dodd, David Dodd, Joseph Dodd, Maria (Dan) Thornton, and Jordyn Shanks and seven great grandchildren.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth and one sister Irene Hanks.
Lois graduated from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in 1942. After graduation, Lois enlisted in the United States Army. She did her basic training in Wisconsin. After completion, she served in the US Army 101st Nurses Corp. She served in England in charge of over 100 amputees.
She also served in France and Germany. After returning to the states, she married Kenneth Dodd and they both attended Varner Beauty School in Paris, IL. They had their own Beauty Shop in Danville, IL. After a period of time, they decided to start a family therefore closing the shop. She continued her nursing career as a school nurse for Fairchild School in Danville and in 1974 went to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Danville, IL retiring in 1978.
Lois was a member of Second Church of Christ, Danville, IL. She enjoyed traveling, camping and spending time with her family.
A celebration of Lois’s life will be held at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 3490 N. Vermillion, Danville, IL, on Thursday, March 30th at 3pm with visitation one hour prior to the service. Drew Mentzer will officiate with entombment at a later date at Sunset Memorial Park.
Please join Lois’ family in sharing memories and pictures on her Tribute Wall at www.sunset funeralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Second Church of Christ.
Obituary: Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center - Danville, Illinois
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177818876/lois-doddLois married Kenneth Max Dodd on 14 Apr 1946 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Kenneth was born on 3 May 1918 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Nov 2008 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
10. Irene Laverna Smith (3.Leonard2, 1.Ada1) was born on 9 Nov 1926 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 11 Jun 1994; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55709250/irene-l_-hanksFamily/Spouse: John Maurice Hanks. John was born on 28 Jan 1917 in Martinsville, Clark County, Illinois; died on 18 Mar 1993; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Judy L. Hanks was born on 31 Mar 1952 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Jul 2015 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 11. Judy L. Hanks
Generation: 4
11. Judy L. Hanks (10.Irene3, 3.Leonard2, 1.Ada1) was born on 31 Mar 1952 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Jul 2015 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Judy L. Barbre, 63, of Urbana died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday (July 5, 2015) at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
Judy was born on March 31, 1952 in Danville, a daughter of John and Irene (Smith) Hanks. She married Robert Barbre. He died in March of 2006. Judy was also preceded in death by her parents.
Surviving are one sister, Nancy Hill; five nephews, Rick (Kim), Kevin (Tootie), Doug (Mary Beth), John (Lael) and Chris (Jenny); 10 great-nephews and two great-nieces.
Judy worked for and retired from the State of Illinois. She was a member of the Champaign Christian Church.
Published in the Champaign, Illinois News-Gazette. July 7, 2015.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148783559/judy-l-barbreFamily/Spouse: Robert Owen Barbre. Robert was born on 6 May 1942 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 16 Mar 2006; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]