Cox, A.N.

G.A. married Wilder, P.K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Retired Oil Field Worker
• Reference Number: WILD.E001
• _FGRAVE: 34676804
• Funeral: 23 Apr 2004, Clay City Christian Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

He was a retired Oil Field Worker for Shakespeare Oil Company in Salem. He was a member of the Clay City Christian Church and the Clay County Cancer Support Group.

Died:
died at his home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Buried:
Plot: Lot 1 - 2 Add - Row 19

Edward married Pettyjohn, Loretta Pauline. Loretta (daughter of Pettyjohn, John Franklin and Wease, Nellie Margaret) was born on 7 Apr 1929 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 31 Aug 2014 in St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Sep 2014 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PETT.L001
• _FGRAVE: 135237311
• Funeral: 5 Sep 2014, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Loretta Pauline Wilder, 85, of Clay City, passed away on August 31, 2014 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Loretta was born on April 7, 1929 in Clay County, the daughter of John Franklin and Nellie Margaret (Wease) Pettyjohn.

She was a member of the Clay City Garden Club Unit 8. Loretta enjoyed quilting and spending time with family and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers. Loretta was a member of the Clay City Christian Church.

Loretta is survived by her son, Danny E. Wilder; Son, Larry D. Wilder; Daughter, Phyllis K. Cox and husband, Gary; Son, Paul F. Wilder; Daughter, Lynn Wilder; 11 Grandchildren and 26 Great Grandchildren.

Although Loretta was an only child, she was blessed with cousins who were more like sisters. Surviving cousins include Karen Marlow, Carol Raley, Rena Thomas, Donna Given, Cheryl Hampton and Terry Lentz.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandchild.

Birth:
Loretta was born in her parents' home in Clay City.

Died:
Loretta Pauline Wilder, 85, of Clay City, passed away on August 31, 2014 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: WILD.R001
• _FGRAVE: 22475932

Notes:

Buried:
A graveside memorial ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Crest Haven Memorial Park in Claremont. Those who wish to attend are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery.

Ralph married Summers, Anna Elizabeth. Anna (daughter of Summers, John Riley and Brown, Effie Jane) was born on 3 Jun 1904 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois; died on 29 May 1987 in Paragould, Greene County, Arkansas; was buried in Bond Cemetery, Knobel, Clay County, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SUMM.A001
• _FGRAVE: 22475925

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Fruit Farm Laborer
• Reference Number: PETT.J002
• _FGRAVE: 24072637

Notes:

According to the 1940 census,he had a 6th grade education.

Died:
Died in his home in Clay City.

John married Wease, Nellie Margaret in 1925. Nellie (daughter of Wease, Oscar and Yauch, Della Louise) was born on 14 May 1907 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 May 2005 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 31 May 2005 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: WEAS.N001
• _FGRAVE: 18083602
• Funeral: 31 May 2005, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Nellie M. BAYLER, 98, of Clay City, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Mrs. BAYLER was born May 14, 1907, in Clay County, the daughter of Oscar and Della (YAUCH) WEASE. She married John PETTYJOHN in 1925. He preceded her in death in 1957. She later married Earl BAYLER in 1968. He preceded her in death in 1986. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include one daughter, Loretta WILDER of Clay City; one step-son, Dolan BAYLER of Clay City; two step-daughters and sons-in-law, Erma and Maurice DENTON of Olney, and Agnes and Ronnie HOSSELTON of Clay City; one sister, Geneva LENTS of Flora; grandchildren Danny WILDER and wife Dee of Goodman, MO, Larry WILDER of Plano, TX, Phyllis COX and husband Gary of Flora, Paul WILDER of Noble, and Lynn BURRETT and husband Martin of Noble; six step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild.

Preceding her in death were her parents, both husbands, three sisters, one brother, one step-grandchild, and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 31, at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City, with Minister Carson ROOT officiating. Burial was in the Clay City Cemetery.

Source: Clay County Advocate Press

Buried:
Lot 1 - Div 4 - Blk. 12