White, R.

Family/Spouse: ?, L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: WHIT.B009
• _FGRAVE: 200797289
• _MEMR: 7 Jul 2019, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Billie worked in the agriculture business for many years and had later drove a bus for Clay County Industries prior to his retirement. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Billie also enjoyed watching baseball, and had played in a softball league in the past. He and Marilyn enjoyed time spent together going out to eat and visiting and staying in touch with friends.

Billie married Staley, Marilyn on 28 Jun 1969. Marilyn (daughter of Staley, Robert Guy and Wilson, Alice L.) was born on 28 Apr 1951 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Aug 2020 in Cisne Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: STAL.M007
• _FGRAVE: 214741770

Notes:

Marilyn had worked in the healthcare field and was dedicated to the care of others, as well as her own family. Her talents in art and music could be seen and heard through her painting and when she played a piano. She especially enjoyed riding horses, but also held a special place in her heart for creatures of all kinds. Marilyn’s bright, positive spirit shines on in those she loved.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: WHIT.H005
• _FGRAVE: 84733845

Notes:

Census:
NOTE: In the 1940 census, Henry is listed as his last name, White as his first name.

Henry married Sparling, Beatrice Irene. Beatrice (daughter of Sparling, Henry H. and Kepley, Emma Jane) was born on 6 Apr 1918 in Illinois; died on 28 Sep 1980 in Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Ingraham Cemetery, Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SPAR.B002
• _FGRAVE: 84733827

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: STAL.R005
• _FGRAVE: 36813380

Robert married Wilson, Alice L.. Alice (daughter of Wilson, Edward and Tetrick, Josephine Pearl 'Josie') was born on 11 Aug 1917 in Illinois; died on 15 Mar 2021 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: WILS.A003
• _FGRAVE: 224489717

Notes:

Alice Gill, age 103, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Monday afternoon, March 15, 2021, at her home.

She was born August 11, 1917, in Clay City, Illinois, the daughter of Edward and Josephine (Tetrick) Wilson. She was united in marriage to Harold Carter, and he preceded her in death 1945. She then married Robert Guy Staley and he preceded her in death in 1984. She later married Gaylord Gill and he preceded her in death 1997.

Alice was a 1935 graduate of Clay City High School. After High School she went on to own and operate Alice’s Beauty Shop in Clay City for many years. Her children were the most important part of her life and she cherished time spent with them. After they were grown, she worked as a monitor technician at the hospital in Olney. She enjoyed working puzzles and crocheting and was known for her delicious pies. Alice was a member of the Rebekahs Lodge and had been a past Noble Grand. She was honored on the year she turned 100 to be the Grand Marshall in the Clay City Fall Festival Parade. Alice was also a member of the Clay City Christian Church.

She is survived by her children: Lewis Carter of West Salem, Marjorie Smith of Braidwood, Robert Guy (Dee Ann) Staley of Clay City, and Steven (Tammy) Staley of Pontiac; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, 2 daughters: Shirley Garrett and Marilyn White; a son: Harold Carter; and siblings: Thelma Glover, Nora Hunley, Charles Wilson, and Richard Wilson.

Interment will follow in Clay City Cemetery.

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• Reference Number: SPAR.H002
• _FGRAVE: 24048103

Henry married Kepley, Emma Jane. Emma was born on 26 Jul 1879 in Pekin, Washington County, Indiana; died in 1958 in Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Ingraham Cemetery, Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: KEPL.E003
• _FGRAVE: 24048108

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• Occupation: Farm Operator
• Reference Number: WILS.E004
• Census: 23 Apr 1930, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 04a
• Census: 13 May 1940, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 04a

Notes:

Buried:
Plot: 3 Div. B-11

Edward married Tetrick, Josephine Pearl 'Josie'. Josephine (daughter of Tetrick, Thomas H. and Gill, Sarah B. 'Sallie') was born on 4 Aug 1893 in Illinois; died on 28 Oct 1958; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: TETR.J001
• _FGRAVE: 24104694

Notes:

Buried:
Plot: 3 Div. B-11