Jemima Armstrong Porter was born on the 26th of February 1874 in Omaha, Gallatin County IL. She was the 4th child of William & Elizabeth Hannah (Shook) Armstrong. Her father died when she was about 7 years of age so times were never really easy for this wonderful lady. When she was about 13 years of age her mother remarried to Andrew Austin and by 1900 the family had moved to Cape Girardeau MO. Its not exactly known just when or when Jemima was married the first time. My best guess is that she married in White County but no record of the marriage is found there and none found in Cape Girardeau either. Finis Bayless Porter was the name of her first husband and he was the father of her four children. The date of her marriage to George Edward Montel is not know either. They were married until death parted them in 1959, when Ed died.

Finis & Jemima were the parents of four daughters; Carrie A. Porter who married Clarence McNeely; Minnie Porter who married William Henry Houck; Lona who married Harvey Ross Sheets and Gertrude Porter who married Chris Himmelsbach.
Photo of Ed Montel & Jemima contributed by Debra Houck Glor

Finis Bayless Porter on the left and George Edward Montel on the right

Ed Montel - Jemima and Debra Houck, their great-granddaughter

On the left Minnie, Lona and Carrie Porter / On the right Gertrude Porter Daughters of Finis & Jemima (Armstrong) Porter

Eva Marie (McNeeley) Reese Abner
04 Apr 1918 - 13 May 2005
Daughter of Clarence & Carrie (Porter) McNeeley
Eva Marie Reece Abner, 87, of Ellettsville died Friday, May 13, 2005, at her home. She was born April 4, 1918, at Randles, Mo., daughter of Clarence and Carrie Armstrong McNeely. She and Glenard Reece were married Aug. 8, 1936, at Jackson. He died July, 10, 1985. She and Ed Abner were married in 1989. He died in 1993. Abner worked in Cape Girardeau public schools and at Tipton Laundry. She was a United Pentecostal Church member.

Survivors include two daughters, Wanda Seyer of Cape Girardeau, Donna Teague of Ellettsville, Ind.; five stepdaughters, Mary Keiney of Pevely, Mo., Faye Pheils of St. Louis, Wanette Daniels of Oran, Mo., Janet Mims of Michigan, Judy Barchett of Benton Harbor, Mich.; three stepsons, the Rev. Jimmie Abner of Ironton, Mo., Eddie Abner of California, DeWayne Abner of Oran; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister. Friends may call today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gary Teague officiating. Burial will be in Lorimier Cemetery.
Southeastern MissourianSunday, May 15, 2005

Minnie Porter Houck

At the age of 82

Playing the Accordian

Doesn't look like she missed a beat!

Photo contributed by Debra Glor

William Henry Houck, Minnie (Porter) Houck, Jemima (Armstrong) Porter Photo contributed by Debra Glor - Taken before 1965

Harvey Lee Houck, 81, died at 10:45 a.m. Feb. 8, 1999 at St. Francis Medical Center.

Born June 30, 1917 in Randles (Cape Girardeau Co) , son of the late William Henry and Minnie Porter Houck, he was a railroad car foreman for Cotton Belt Railroad, retiring in 1978 and attended Cape Bible Chapel. On October 3, 1936 at Fornfelt he married Bertha Maurine Keesee who survives of the home.

Other survivors include one son Thomas L. Houck of Godfrey ILL and daughter Barbara J. Fleming of Cape Girardeau, one brother Arlie "Dub" Houck of Benton and six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City where services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Hal Greene officiating. Burial will follow in the Lightner Memorial Cemeter

Contributed by Debra Glor from the Standard Democrat, Sikeston MO

Martha Elizabeth Houck

Harvey Lee Houck

Harold Lester Houck

Children of

William & Minnie (Porter) Houck

Photos contributed by Debra Houck

Harold and Harvey Houck

Sons of Wm. and Minnie (Porter) Houck

Photo contributed by Debra Houck

Brigitte Renate Lohner was adopted by Harold and assumed the surname of Houck. - she is Anna's daughter by a previous marriage. Bridgette was born 18 February 1940, probably in Germany.

Brigitte married Raymond Fenton and together they had 3 children -

Stephen, Cheryl and Julie

Photo from Debra Glor

Charles Porter Houck in his baby buggy - son of William Henry & Minnie (Porter) Houck Contributed by Debra Glor

Charles Porter Houck son of William & Minnie (Porter) Houck) Contributed by Debra Glor

Jason Alexander Adams
Mr. Adams, 34, of Charlotte, NC, died January 11, 2006 at his home after a long battle with diabetes. He was born on March 17, 1971 in Moline, IL. Jason graduated from Moline High School and Missouri State University, where he obtained his bachelors degree. He enjoyed spending time with family, watching movies and playing old video games. He loved to work hard and gave his all to everyone. Jason was a joy and brought much love and laughter to those who knew him. He is survived by his mother, Linda Polito and husband Jerry; his sister, Alicia Alcala and husband Derek; and nieces Aussie, Joslin, Logan and Kennedy, all of Charlotte. He is also survived by his grandparents, Arlie and Joan Houck of Benton, MO. A service to celebrate Jason's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2006 at the Pineville Chapel of McEwen Funeral Service, 10500 Park Rd., Charlotte, with the Reverend Larry Watts officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 222 South Church St., Suite 336 M Charlotte, NC 28202. Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service, Pineville Chapel. Contributed by Debra Glor / Published in the Charlotte Observer on 1/14/2006.