Betty J. "Scobo" Humes

Betty J. "Scobo" Humes Canton - Betty Humes, 89, of Canton, passed away at 6:52 pm, Monday, August 3, 2020 at the Graham Hospital in Canton. She was born on January 13, 1931 in Rushville to Mark L. and Zelma A. (Ramsey) Peterman. Betty first married Cecil Kalebaugh in 1947 and later married Robert Lester in 1979. She was last married to Harold Jay Humes on June 22, 1991 in Streator. He preceded her in death on October 17, 2006. Also preceding her in death were her parents, one daughter Linda Jenkins, four brothers; Bennie, Jimmie, Markie, and Tommie Peterman, and great-grandson Doug Riney. Surviving are two daughters; Barbara (Gus) Gostomski of Yuma, AZ and Marilyn (Craig Wages) Anderson of Canton, three step children; Ellie Toomer of Lewistown, Jack Humes of Canton and Curt Humes of Kingston Mines, four grandchildren; Kim Whitman of Colorado, Jason King, Kristie Riney and Mark Anderson all of Canton, twelve great-grandchildren; Shelbi, Tanner, Brett, Eli, Tucker, Bryce, Kole, Ashlie, Haylee, Gage, Gavin and Renee, and two great-great-grandchildren; Cayden and Jessi. Betty was a member of the St. David Church. She loved working in the yard, especially in the flower gard...[more]

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. Betty had many nicknames besides Scobo such as Mater Head, Rooster and Carrot Top, just to mention a few. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Fan and "Loved" Albert Pujols and Yadi. Betty also loved hearing about her grandson's Mark racing. Betty will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Services will be 11 am Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton, where visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memory Gardens. Memorials can be made to Donor's Choice. To view Betty's DVD or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com