Neoma Ruth Gill, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday evening, January 10, 2023, at the Burge House in Flora. She was born November 6, 1935, in Louisville, the daughter of Harold and Pauline (Clifton) Muesing. She was united in marriage to Galen Ray Gill on December 29, 1956, in Louisville, and together they have celebrated 66 wedding anniversaries. Neoma was a 1953 graduate of Urbana High School, and loved attending her class reunions, never missing one. She had worked at the University of Illinois and was a Clay County Election Judge for many years. Her role in life was first and foremost as "Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma." She was baptized at Four Square Church in Urbana. Neoma enjoyed mowing the lawn, gardening, attending auctions and yard sales, going to the gym, and always looked forward to participating in the Elder Walk. She is survived by her husband: Galen Gill of Flora; a daughter: Diana (Greg) Rutland of Louisville; a son: Daniel (Cheri) Gill of Flora
Elaine P. Todd, age 94, of Flora, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 22, 2022. She was born October 6, 1927, in West Frankfort, to Frank Bush Price and Verda Irene Price. Elaine married William "Bill" Robert Todd on March 3, 1946, in East St. Louis while he was on leave before shipping out for Germany. They celebrated 56 years of marriage until his death on November 9, 2002. Elaine first worked as a secretary in a law firm in West Frankfort. She also worked for the State of Illinois Unemployment Office in West Frankfort and in various offices doing secretarial work and bookkeeping, including her husband's law office. She was active during her life in church work, serving as a youth group leader and also as State President of Women of the Church of God. She enjoyed and held offices in Garden Club, Home Extension, Bridge Club, Hospital Auxiliary, and was an active member of the Flora Ladies Golf Association. She loved the game of golf. She was