James "Lester" Smith
1896 - 1969 (73 years)1. 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. 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:
- 2. 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. - 3. 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.
- 4. 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:
- 5. 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.
- 6. 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.
Generation: 2
2. Madeline Jane Smith (1.James1) 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]
3. Betty L. Smith (1.James1) 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]
4. Maxine Ruth Smith (1.James1) 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-smith5. Waneta Lea Smith (1.James1) 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]
6. Eugene Ray Smith (1.James1) 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]