Notes: Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

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1001	Brian was eleven months old when he died.	HASLER, Hurburt (I302)
1002	BRIDGEPORT, Ill. - - Henry "Pat" Kissen, 67, 1101 Madison St., died Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at his home. He was a retired Army veteran who served in World War II an also was retired from the B & O Railroad. He was a member of the Catholic church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was born July 10, 1919, at Poe Station to Henry and Mary (Memerick) Kissen. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (McDowell); two sons, Rick Kissen of Lawrenceville and Roger of Sumner; three stepsons, John Aldridge of Sanford, Fla., and James and Thomas Aldridge of Olney; a stepdaughter, Janet Andrews, Pensacola, Fla.; a sister, Melba Burgdorf, Bridgeport; one grandson, nine step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Cunningham Funeral Home. The Rev. Joe Latson will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Noble.	Kissen, Henry Pat (I2034)
1003	BRIDGEPORT, Ill. - Jane G. Clevy, 81, 531 E. Olive St., died at 6:55 a.m. Sunday, April 20, 2003, at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville. She was a former nurse's aide for Burgin Nursing Home. Her husband, John "Ike" Clevy, is deceased. Survivors include a son, John E. Cogswell Sr. of Bridgeport; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Bridgeport City Cemetery by Brother Bill Cox. Visitation will be from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at Cunningham Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Vincennes Sun-Commercial (IN) - Monday, April 21, 2003	PERRY, Jane J. (I21657)
1004	Brief funeral services will be held at the Porter-Schaub Chapel tomorrow afternoon after which the body will be taken to the Mt. Pleasant Church, where services will be held with Rev. Enoch C. Smith in Charge. Interment will be at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.	Fulk, Tempa Edith (I23337)
1005	Brigadier General John D. Deaton John Deaton, fondly called Colonel John, Dad, and Grandpa, passed away on May 30, 2023, at the age of 74. John was born in Effingham, Illinois, on December 21, 1948, to Edone L. and Modena (Faudree) Deaton. During his childhood, his family relocated often due to his father's career in oil production, but his family finally settled in Olney, Illinois. John graduated from East Richland High School, where he excelled in football, baseball and music, and made lifelong friendships with Wally Eyman, Rick Stivers, and Frank Wasick. Shortly after graduation, John entered community college, where he met the love of his life, Lila. John knew a good thing when he found one so he asked Lila to spend her life with him. They married in March 7th 1970. John continued his education at Eastern Illinois University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus in Political Science and History in 1971. He was also a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. He joined the United States Air Force and flew as a navigator for the KC-135 air tankers and was an instructor for KC-135s. Although his career in the Air Force allowed him to see the world, he was also stationed at the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews, and finally as part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. John also served in the United States Air National Guard of Illinois, where he was promoted to Brigadier General after 28 years of service. Upon retirement, John started his own business. John loved his wife, children, and grandchildren unconditionally. He enjoyed being part of the community, visiting friends and family, and attending class reunions. He loved spending time with his kids and grandchildren whenever he could, whether it was attending games, school events, theater productions, fishing, or going to the beach. He loved attending car shows with his Roadrunner. He was also an active church member at St. Matthews Catholic Church, served as a soccer and baseball coach, and as a Boy Scout leader. He was preceded in death by his parents Edone and Modena Deaton, and his grandson, SGT. Alex Adkins. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 53 years, Lila, his children, Christine (Donald) Adkins, Matthew (Andrea) Deaton, John Patrick Deaton, Rebecca (Shawn) Rechkemmer, and William Deaton, 14 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, his sister Linda (Gary) Mariconi, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the Old Fort Myer Post Chapel. Burial will follow in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting the Fisher House.	Deaton, John D. (I20560)
1006	Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri	Martin, Julie Dawn (I17459)
1007	Bro Nusbaum was a native of Switzerland, Europe, where he united with the Mennonite church, and afterwards emigrated to America, where he was married to Catharine Wise,	Nusbaum, Christian (I4983)
1008	Brock Harmon, 37, of Olney passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Olney, IL	HARMON, Brock (I40975)
1009	Bronze Star Medal	Thomas, Melvin D. (I43330)
1010	Bronze Star with Oak Leave Cluster, Purple Heart	Galloway, Victor Oscar (I193)
1011	Brooklyn Hope Armstrong, 16, of Carlinville passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013, in Peoria County, as a result of an automobile accident. Brooklyn was born November 2, 1997, in Litchfield, IL, a daughter of Bryan and Kristy Ann (Lewis) Armstrong. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Teresa Bentley Brooklyn was a Sophomore at Carlinville High School. She was a cheerleader, played soccer, volleyball, member of the track team as well as played in the high school band and served on the student council. Brooklyn attended the Cross Church in Carlinville. She was fun, and funny. Brooklyn was a joy to be around, and loved by many people. She was bubbly and talkative. She was one of those types of people who never met a stranger. Her smile, energy, and personality was encouraging and uplifting. Everyone loved her. Surviving are her father, Bryan Armstrong, mother, Kristy Ann (step-father Andrew) Armstrong-Ott, sister, Ashley (Daniel) Witzel, brother, Matthew Armstrong, brother, Michael Armstrong, sister, Kaylei LaLone, sister, Taylor Rice, step-sister, Amber (Jeff) Saathoff, step- brother, Jacob Ott, step-brother, Josh (Emily) Ott, step-brother, Andrew Ott. Also surviving are grandparents Bill and Marilyn Armstrong, grandfather, Ivan (step-grandmother Pam) Bricker, step-grandmother, Betty Ott, great-grandmother, Martha Lewis, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Brooklyn leaves behind her beloved cat, Isis. Burial was in Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Carlinville. Davis Anderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.	Armstrong, Brooklyn Hope (I51459)
1012	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	BUTLER, B.C. (I1328)
1013	Brooksy died at the Clay County Hospital in Flora, Clay County, Illinois.	Stanford, Brooksy Eva (I2405)
1014	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Thompson, D. (I1294)
1015	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Douthit, L.F. (I478)
1016	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	JONES, C. (I30775)
1017	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	JONES, G. (I30776)
1018	Brother of George Mitchell	Mitchell, Guy (I21073)
1019	Brother of Guy Mitchell	Mitchell, George O. (I15682)
1020	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	DUNAHEE, F. (I25683)
1021	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Douthit, G.K. (I482)
1022	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Douthit, H.D. (I481)
1023	Brother Turis Davis performed the wedding ceremony.	Douthit, Ila Mae (I479)
1024	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Douthit, S.S. (I483)
1025	Brown Funeral Home, Elizabeth, Kentucky	YOUNG, Scott Eugene (I2536)
1026	Bruce Alan Sharp, age 35, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Saturday evening, December 14, 2024, at Clay County Hospital. He was born December 25, 1988, in Olney, the son of Richard Wayne and Vicky Lynn (Basinger) Sharp. Bruce was a graduate of Clay City High School class of 2007, where he was nominated most talkative. After high school he joined the U.S. Navy and went on to further his education, earning a bachelors degree from Millikin University. Bruce was currently employed as a truck driver for Warrior Trucking in Clay City. He was the greatest dad to his children and shared with them his love of racing and Nascar by taking them to watch races any time he had the chance. He enjoyed hunting for deer and rabbits, fishing, especially catfishing, and playing softball for the civics league in Clay City. He is survived by his wife: Jessica Sharp of Clay City; 4 children: Waylyn Alan Sharp, Raymond Bruce Sharp, Logan Marshall Sharp, and Autumn Rayne (Trenton) Denoncour; grandchildren: Asher and Hayden; 2 sisters: Alysa (Tyler) Botkin of Olney and Haley Sharp of Harrisburg; a brother: James Sharp of Harrisburg; father: Richard Sharp of Clay City; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was greeted in Heaven by his mother: Vicky Sharp, and his maternal grandparents: Walter and Freda Basinger. A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Brandon Duvall officiating. Military funeral honors will be presented at the conclusion of the ceremony. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to a love fund for the benefit of Bruces children, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. Please make checks payable to Jessica Dooley	Sharp, Bruce Alan (I42845)
1027	Bruce Colclasure, 60, of Flora, IL died at 1:00 AM Monday, March 30, 2009 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born February 13, 1949 in Olney, IL to Ivan H. & Vera (McCommons) Colclasure. Bruce was a carpenter, capable of many trades, and enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and the animals and deer at his home. He was He is survived by daughter: Shawn Franklin; son: Jason E. Colclasure; mother: Vera Colclasure; brother: Carrol Colclasure; sister: Karen Young; and three grandchildren: Shelbie Hargrove, Boden Franklin & Kaylee M. Kincaid. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral services were held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Burial was in Kneff Cemetery, Flora.	Colclasure, Ivan Bruce (I45822)
1028	Bruce Staser, 29, Clay City, died at 3 a.m. today at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana after a long illness. Services will be at the Cardascio Funeral Home in Clay City Sunday at 2 p.m. with Bro. Mike Sweeney presiding. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is in Clay City Cemetery. Mr. Staser was born in Flora Aug. 22, 1951 to Robert and Cecil (Murbarger) Staser. He married Nellie F. Byrley Aug. 27, 1980. He was a member of the Clay City Christian Church and the Olney FOP. He is survived by a daughter, Sharon, Nobl; two brothers, Bill and Robert, both of Clay City; a sister, Mrs. Gene (Patricia) Workman, Clay City; and his mother, Mrs. Cecil Staser, Clay City. He was preceded in death by his father; a sister; and a brother. Olney Daily Mail (IL)	Staser, James Bruce (I25113)
1029	Bruce was born December 10, 1955 in Flora to Donald A. and Galina (Denning) Hamilton. He was an over the road truck driver and loved fishing, singing and playing the guitar, and spending time with his family.	HAMILTON, Bruce A. (I33539)
1030	Bryan K. Adkins, 45, of Olney passed away on April 1, 2014 at his Residence Bryan was born September 23, 1968 in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands to Paul and Jeanie (Payne) Adkins. Bryan married Myra (Murphy) Adkins on Jul 30, 1994 in Allen, MD, she survives him in death. Bryan is survived by Wife, Myra Adkins; Mother, Jeanie Burt; Father, Paul Adkins; Son, Blake Adkins; Grandson, Brevynn Adkins; Step-son, Dustin Brown and wife Sara; Step-grandchildren, Alexis, Ashton, and Brayden Brown; Niece, Brittani Workman; Nephew, Jacob Frank, Mother-in-law, Rosemary Murphy, Preceded in death by Sister Michelle Workman; Stepfather Ronnie Burt; and Father-in-law Paul Murphy The funeral service for Bryan K. Adkins, age 45, of Olney, will be Saturday morning, April 5, at 11:00, at the Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney, with burial in the Ingraham Cemetery. The visitation is also Saturday morning, from 10:00 until service time, at the funeral home.	Adkins, Bryan K. (I51106)
1031	Bryce Andrew Rinehart, 15, of Flora, IL died at 6:05 PM Sunday, June 6, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born February 14, 1995 in Flora, IL to Toby L. & Andrea (Loehr) Rinehart. Bryce was a sophomore at Flora High School, a member of the Flora High School Football Team and Track Team, and he enjoyed working out, motorcycles, and fishing. He is survived by his father: Toby Rinehart of Flora; mother: Andrea Rinehart & fiancee Dustin Edgington; brother: Mason Rinehart; paternal grandmother: Hughlene Rinehart of Louisville; maternal grandparents: Dale & Patty Loehr of Flora; paternal great-grandmother: Charlene Rinehart of Louisville; maternal great-grandparents: Charles & Rose Oestreich of Xenia and Walter Tidwell of Carmi; and great-great-grandfather: John McDurmon of Evansville, IN. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather (Albert Lowell Rinehart) and maternal great-grandmother (Pat Tidwell). Funeral services were held at the Flora High School Auditorium. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Visitation was at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorials were suggested to the Bryce Andrew Rinehart Scholarship Fund or to the Flora High School Field House.	RINEHART, Bryce Andrew (I55943)
1032	BUCKHEADRIDGE, Fla. Norman R. Scammahorn, 79, of Buckheadridge, Fla., and formerly of Brownstown, died peacefully Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at home with family present. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Smith Cemetery near Clay City. Norman was born in Clay City Feb. 18, 1931, the son of Samuel J. and Dolly Mae Scammahorn. He served his country in two branches of service, first the U.S. Navy and then the U.S. Army. He was a retired oil field worker and consultant. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Ruby; two sons, Ronnie of Memphis, Tenn., and Sam (wife, Kay) of Summerville, S.C.; one daughter, Debbie Coker of Bunker Hill; stepdaughters, Debbie Hough of St. Elmo, Patti Croy (husband, Bill) of Charleston, Lu Ann Drone of Altamont, and Sandra Krutsinger (husband, Russell) of Louisville; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles Scammahorn of Clay City; and one sister, Ninetta German of New York. Norman was preceded in death by his first wife, Jo; his parents; two brothers, Williard and Glenn; and three sisters, Hazel Scammahorn, Helen Rudder and Mary Gray.	Scammahorn, Norman R. (I17368)
1033	Buddy Carl Long, 70, of Batesville died Thursday, July 8, 2010, in Batesville. Born March 15, 1940, in Bethesda, he was the son of Thomas Edgar Long and Lillian Branscum. He was a driller for road construction and a past member of Bethesda Fire Department. He was a member of Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church in Bethesda. Survivors include his wife, Roberta Sue Junkins Long; two sons, Carlin Wade Long and Jason Lane Long, both of Batesville; a daughter, Holly Sue Long of Batesville; a brother, Charles AJ Long of Bethesda; three sisters, Ima Jean Ingram and Imela Sneed, both of Bethesda, and Virginia Qualls of Florissant, Mo.; five grandchildren, Cara Long, Cindy Long, Whitley Butler and Rachel Butler, all of Bethesda, and Tara Connell of Ashland, Mo.; and two great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Connell and William Connell, both of Ashland. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Thomas Paul Long; two sisters, Thera Juanita Long Darnell and Gladis Vernell Long McCarroll. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church in Bethesda with Chris Sims and Larry Sellers officiating. Burial will be in Campground Cemetery in Bethesda under the direction of Willis Funeral Service of Batesville. Memorials may be made to Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church in Bethesda. www.willisfs.com	Long, Buddy Carl (I9117)
1034	Buelah G. Rapp, age 91, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at her home in Flora. Buelah was born October 3, 1925, in Clay County, the daughter of Harry and Grace (Barr) Goad. She married Bill Rapp on December 21, 1946, in Morganfield, Kentucky, and together they shared 62 years of marriage. Buelah worked for several stores in Flora over the years where she enjoyed visiting and working with the public. She was a member and past president of Flora VFW Post #3999 Auxiliary, and a member of Flora American Legion Post #14 Auxiliary. Buelahs great grandchildren brought her joy and she looked forward to and enjoyed going on rides in the country. She is survived by her daughter: Judy Beard; two grandchildren: Randy Beard (Michelle Wilkins) and Staci Houston; three great-grandchildren: Taylor Harmon (Dylan Shroyer), Miayah Houston, and Ethan Houston; two brothers-in-law: Mark Powless and Maurice (Paula) Rapp; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Daniel; one brother: Harry Goad Jr.; and two sisters: Opal Powless and Norene Sessions. A funeral service for Buelah Rapp will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia. Memorial donations in Buelahs memory may be given to Clay County Home Health or St. Louis Shriners Hospital.	GOAD, Buelah G. (I44773)
1035	Burg Church,	McDowell, Juanita May (I1577)
1036	Burgin Manor	Messer, Mamie Ellen (I13321)
1037	Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois	Nease, Richard Lee (I10582)
1038	Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois	Pate, Ira James (I453)
1039	Burgin Manor, Olney, Richland County, Illinois	Hasler, Willard Orpha 'Wig' (I1139)
1040	Burgin Manor, Olney, Richland County, Illinois	McDowell, Nathaniel 'Than' (I368)
1041	Burial at Dillman Cemetery, in Sailor Springs, IL, with Full Military Rites.	Abbott, Harold Ermel (I669)
1042	Burial at Freedom Cemetery will take place at a later date. Full Military Rites will be performed at the Funeral Home.	Herdes, Billy Joe (I1149)
1043	Burial Details Unknown	Bemont, Betty Wanda (I33931)
1044	Burial Details Unknown	FROCK, David W. (I30971)
1045	Burial Details Unknown	COGGAN, Letson Washington (I26404)
1046	Burial Details Unknown	DULANEY, Phillip Warren (I43611)
1047	Burial Details Unknown	Scammahorn, Ninetta 'Nettie' (I17371)
1048	Burial Details Unknown	Fulkerson, Elizabeth J. (I17001)
1049	Burial Details Unknown	Volck, Andreas (I13842)
1050	Burial Details Unknown	ROSENLIEB, James Byron 'Jim' (I39929)

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Brian was eleven months old when he died.

1002

BRIDGEPORT, Ill. - - Henry "Pat" Kissen, 67, 1101 Madison St., died Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at his home.

He was a retired Army veteran who served in World War II an also was retired from the B & O Railroad.

He was a member of the Catholic church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He was born July 10, 1919, at Poe Station to Henry and Mary (Memerick) Kissen.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia (McDowell); two sons, Rick Kissen of Lawrenceville and Roger of Sumner; three stepsons, John Aldridge of Sanford, Fla., and James and Thomas Aldridge of Olney; a stepdaughter, Janet Andrews, Pensacola, Fla.; a sister, Melba Burgdorf, Bridgeport; one grandson, nine step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Cunningham Funeral Home. The Rev. Joe Latson will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Noble.

Kissen, Henry Pat (I2034)

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BRIDGEPORT, Ill. - Jane G. Clevy, 81, 531 E. Olive St., died at 6:55 a.m. Sunday, April 20, 2003, at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville.

She was a former nurse's aide for Burgin Nursing Home.

Her husband, John "Ike" Clevy, is deceased.

Survivors include a son, John E. Cogswell Sr. of Bridgeport; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Bridgeport City Cemetery by Brother Bill Cox.

Visitation will be from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at Cunningham Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

Vincennes Sun-Commercial (IN) - Monday, April 21, 2003

PERRY, Jane J. (I21657)

1004

Brief funeral services will be held at the Porter-Schaub Chapel tomorrow afternoon after which the body will be taken to the Mt. Pleasant Church, where services will be held with Rev. Enoch C. Smith in Charge. Interment will be at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Fulk, Tempa Edith (I23337)

1005

Brigadier General John D. Deaton
John Deaton, fondly called Colonel John, Dad, and Grandpa, passed away on May 30, 2023, at the age of 74. John was born in Effingham, Illinois, on December 21, 1948, to Edone L. and Modena (Faudree) Deaton. During his childhood, his family relocated often due to his father's career in oil production, but his family finally settled in Olney, Illinois.
John graduated from East Richland High School, where he excelled in football, baseball and music, and made lifelong friendships with Wally Eyman, Rick Stivers, and Frank Wasick. Shortly after graduation, John entered community college, where he met the love of his life, Lila. John knew a good thing when he found one so he asked Lila to spend her life with him. They married in March 7th 1970. John continued his education at Eastern Illinois University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus in Political Science and History in 1971. He was also a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity.
He joined the United States Air Force and flew as a navigator for the KC-135 air tankers and was an instructor for KC-135s. Although his career in the Air Force allowed him to see the world, he was also stationed at the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews, and finally as part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. John also served in the United States Air National Guard of Illinois, where he was promoted to Brigadier General after 28 years of service. Upon retirement, John started his own business.
John loved his wife, children, and grandchildren unconditionally. He enjoyed being part of the community, visiting friends and family, and attending class reunions. He loved spending time with his kids and grandchildren whenever he could, whether it was attending games, school events, theater productions, fishing, or going to the beach. He loved attending car shows with his Roadrunner. He was also an active church member at St. Matthews Catholic Church, served as a soccer and baseball coach, and as a Boy Scout leader.
He was preceded in death by his parents Edone and Modena Deaton, and his grandson, SGT. Alex Adkins. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 53 years, Lila, his children, Christine (Donald) Adkins, Matthew (Andrea) Deaton, John Patrick Deaton, Rebecca (Shawn) Rechkemmer, and William Deaton, 14 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, his sister Linda (Gary) Mariconi, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the Old Fort Myer Post Chapel. Burial will follow in Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting the Fisher House.

Deaton, John D. (I20560)

1006

Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri

Martin, Julie Dawn (I17459)

1007

Bro Nusbaum was a native of Switzerland, Europe, where he united with the Mennonite church, and afterwards emigrated to America, where he was married to Catharine Wise,

Nusbaum, Christian (I4983)

1008

Brock Harmon, 37, of Olney passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Olney, IL

HARMON, Brock (I40975)

1009

Bronze Star Medal

Thomas, Melvin D. (I43330)

1010

Bronze Star with Oak Leave Cluster, Purple Heart

Galloway, Victor Oscar (I193)

1011

Brooklyn Hope Armstrong, 16, of Carlinville passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013, in Peoria County, as a result of an automobile accident.

Brooklyn was born November 2, 1997, in Litchfield, IL, a daughter of Bryan and Kristy Ann (Lewis) Armstrong.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother,
Teresa Bentley

Brooklyn was a Sophomore at Carlinville High School. She was a cheerleader, played soccer, volleyball, member of the track team as well as played in the high school band and served on the student council.

Brooklyn attended the Cross Church in Carlinville. She was fun, and funny. Brooklyn was a joy to be around, and loved by many people. She was bubbly and talkative. She was one of those types of people who never met a stranger. Her smile, energy, and personality was encouraging and uplifting. Everyone loved her.

Surviving are her father, Bryan Armstrong, mother, Kristy Ann (step-father Andrew) Armstrong-Ott, sister, Ashley (Daniel) Witzel, brother, Matthew Armstrong, brother, Michael Armstrong, sister, Kaylei LaLone, sister, Taylor Rice, step-sister, Amber (Jeff) Saathoff, step- brother, Jacob Ott, step-brother, Josh (Emily) Ott, step-brother, Andrew Ott.

Also surviving are grandparents Bill and Marilyn Armstrong, grandfather, Ivan (step-grandmother Pam) Bricker, step-grandmother, Betty Ott, great-grandmother, Martha Lewis, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Brooklyn leaves behind her beloved cat, Isis.

Burial was in Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Carlinville.

Davis Anderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Armstrong, Brooklyn Hope (I51459)

1012

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

BUTLER, B.C. (I1328)

1013

Brooksy died at the Clay County Hospital in Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

Stanford, Brooksy Eva (I2405)

1014

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Thompson, D. (I1294)

1015

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Douthit, L.F. (I478)

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JONES, C. (I30775)

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JONES, G. (I30776)

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Brother of George Mitchell

Mitchell, Guy (I21073)

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Brother of Guy Mitchell

Mitchell, George O. (I15682)

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At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

DUNAHEE, F. (I25683)

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Douthit, G.K. (I482)

1022

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Douthit, H.D. (I481)

1023

Brother Turis Davis performed the wedding ceremony.

Douthit, Ila Mae (I479)

1024

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Douthit, S.S. (I483)

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Brown Funeral Home, Elizabeth, Kentucky

YOUNG, Scott Eugene (I2536)

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Bruce Alan Sharp, age 35, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Saturday evening, December 14, 2024, at Clay County Hospital.

He was born December 25, 1988, in Olney, the son of Richard Wayne and Vicky Lynn (Basinger) Sharp.

Bruce was a graduate of Clay City High School class of 2007, where he was nominated most talkative. After high school he joined the U.S. Navy and went on to further his education, earning a bachelors degree from Millikin University. Bruce was currently employed as a truck driver for Warrior Trucking in Clay City. He was the greatest dad to his children and shared with them his love of racing and Nascar by taking them to watch races any time he had the chance. He enjoyed hunting for deer and rabbits, fishing, especially catfishing, and playing softball for the civics league in Clay City.

He is survived by his wife: Jessica Sharp of Clay City; 4 children: Waylyn Alan Sharp, Raymond Bruce Sharp, Logan Marshall Sharp, and Autumn Rayne (Trenton) Denoncour; grandchildren: Asher and Hayden; 2 sisters: Alysa (Tyler) Botkin of Olney and Haley Sharp of Harrisburg; a brother: James Sharp of Harrisburg; father: Richard Sharp of Clay City; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He was greeted in Heaven by his mother: Vicky Sharp, and his maternal grandparents: Walter and Freda Basinger.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Brandon Duvall officiating. Military funeral honors will be presented at the conclusion of the ceremony. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to a love fund for the benefit of Bruces children, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. Please make checks payable to Jessica Dooley

Sharp, Bruce Alan (I42845)

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Bruce Colclasure, 60, of Flora, IL died at 1:00 AM Monday, March 30, 2009 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

He was born February 13, 1949 in Olney, IL to Ivan H. & Vera (McCommons) Colclasure.

Bruce was a carpenter, capable of many trades, and enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and the animals and deer at his home. He was

He is survived by daughter: Shawn Franklin; son: Jason E. Colclasure; mother: Vera Colclasure; brother: Carrol Colclasure; sister: Karen Young; and three grandchildren: Shelbie Hargrove, Boden Franklin & Kaylee M. Kincaid.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services were held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.

Burial was in Kneff Cemetery, Flora.

Colclasure, Ivan Bruce (I45822)

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Bruce Staser, 29, Clay City, died at 3 a.m. today at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana after a long illness.

Services will be at the Cardascio Funeral Home in Clay City Sunday at 2 p.m. with Bro. Mike Sweeney presiding. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is in Clay City Cemetery.

Mr. Staser was born in Flora Aug. 22, 1951 to Robert and Cecil (Murbarger) Staser. He married Nellie F. Byrley Aug. 27, 1980.

He was a member of the Clay City Christian Church and the Olney FOP.

He is survived by a daughter, Sharon, Nobl; two brothers, Bill and Robert, both of Clay City; a sister, Mrs. Gene (Patricia) Workman, Clay City; and his mother, Mrs. Cecil Staser, Clay City.

He was preceded in death by his father; a sister; and a
brother.

Olney Daily Mail (IL)

Staser, James Bruce (I25113)

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Bruce was born December 10, 1955 in Flora to Donald A. and Galina (Denning) Hamilton. He was an over the road truck driver and loved fishing, singing and playing the guitar, and spending time with his family.

HAMILTON, Bruce A. (I33539)

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Bryan K. Adkins, 45, of Olney passed away on April 1, 2014 at his Residence

Bryan was born September 23, 1968 in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands to Paul and Jeanie (Payne) Adkins. Bryan married Myra (Murphy) Adkins on Jul 30, 1994 in Allen, MD, she survives him in death.

Bryan is survived by Wife, Myra Adkins; Mother, Jeanie Burt; Father, Paul Adkins; Son, Blake Adkins; Grandson, Brevynn Adkins; Step-son, Dustin Brown and wife Sara; Step-grandchildren, Alexis, Ashton, and Brayden Brown; Niece, Brittani Workman; Nephew, Jacob Frank, Mother-in-law, Rosemary Murphy,

Preceded in death by Sister Michelle Workman; Stepfather Ronnie Burt; and Father-in-law Paul Murphy

The funeral service for Bryan K. Adkins, age 45, of Olney, will be Saturday morning, April 5, at 11:00, at the Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney, with burial in the Ingraham Cemetery.

The visitation is also Saturday morning, from 10:00 until service time, at the funeral home.

Adkins, Bryan K. (I51106)

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Bryce Andrew Rinehart, 15, of Flora, IL died at 6:05 PM Sunday, June 6, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, IN.

He was born February 14, 1995 in Flora, IL to Toby L. & Andrea (Loehr) Rinehart.

Bryce was a sophomore at Flora High School, a member of the Flora High School Football Team and Track Team, and he enjoyed working out, motorcycles, and fishing.

He is survived by his father: Toby Rinehart of Flora; mother: Andrea Rinehart & fiancee Dustin Edgington; brother: Mason Rinehart; paternal grandmother: Hughlene Rinehart of Louisville; maternal grandparents: Dale & Patty Loehr of Flora; paternal great-grandmother: Charlene Rinehart of Louisville; maternal great-grandparents: Charles & Rose Oestreich of Xenia and Walter Tidwell of Carmi; and great-great-grandfather: John McDurmon of Evansville, IN.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather (Albert Lowell Rinehart) and maternal great-grandmother (Pat Tidwell).

Funeral services were held at the Flora High School Auditorium.

Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora.

Visitation was at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.

Memorials were suggested to the Bryce Andrew Rinehart Scholarship Fund or to the Flora High School Field House.

RINEHART, Bryce Andrew (I55943)

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BUCKHEADRIDGE, Fla. Norman R. Scammahorn, 79, of Buckheadridge, Fla., and formerly of Brownstown, died peacefully Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at home with family present.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Smith Cemetery near Clay City.

Norman was born in Clay City Feb. 18, 1931, the son of Samuel J. and Dolly Mae Scammahorn.

He served his country in two branches of service, first the U.S. Navy and then the U.S. Army. He was a retired oil field worker and consultant.

He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Ruby; two sons, Ronnie of Memphis, Tenn., and Sam (wife, Kay) of Summerville, S.C.; one daughter, Debbie Coker of Bunker Hill; stepdaughters, Debbie Hough of St. Elmo, Patti Croy (husband, Bill) of Charleston, Lu Ann Drone of Altamont, and Sandra Krutsinger (husband, Russell) of Louisville; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles Scammahorn of Clay City; and one sister, Ninetta German of New York.

Norman was preceded in death by his first wife, Jo; his parents; two brothers, Williard and Glenn; and three sisters, Hazel Scammahorn, Helen Rudder and Mary Gray.

Scammahorn, Norman R. (I17368)

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Buddy Carl Long, 70, of Batesville died Thursday, July 8, 2010, in Batesville.

Born March 15, 1940, in Bethesda, he was the son of Thomas Edgar Long and Lillian Branscum. He was a driller for road construction and a past member of Bethesda Fire Department. He was a member of Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church in Bethesda.

Survivors include his wife, Roberta Sue Junkins Long; two sons, Carlin Wade Long and Jason Lane Long, both of Batesville; a daughter, Holly Sue Long of Batesville; a brother, Charles AJ Long of Bethesda; three sisters, Ima Jean Ingram and Imela Sneed, both of Bethesda, and Virginia Qualls of Florissant, Mo.; five grandchildren, Cara Long, Cindy Long, Whitley Butler and Rachel Butler, all of Bethesda, and Tara Connell of Ashland, Mo.; and two great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Connell and William Connell, both of Ashland.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Thomas Paul Long; two sisters, Thera Juanita Long Darnell and Gladis Vernell Long McCarroll.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church in Bethesda with Chris Sims and Larry Sellers officiating. Burial will be in Campground Cemetery in Bethesda under the direction of Willis Funeral Service of Batesville.

Memorials may be made to Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church in Bethesda.

www.willisfs.com

Long, Buddy Carl (I9117)

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Buelah G. Rapp, age 91, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at her home in Flora.

Buelah was born October 3, 1925, in Clay County, the daughter of Harry and Grace (Barr) Goad. She married Bill Rapp on December 21, 1946, in Morganfield, Kentucky, and together they shared 62 years of marriage.

Buelah worked for several stores in Flora over the years where she enjoyed visiting and working with the public. She was a member and past president of Flora VFW Post #3999 Auxiliary, and a member of Flora American Legion Post #14 Auxiliary. Buelahs great grandchildren brought her joy and she looked forward to and enjoyed going on rides in the country.

She is survived by her daughter: Judy Beard; two grandchildren: Randy Beard (Michelle Wilkins) and Staci Houston; three great-grandchildren: Taylor Harmon (Dylan Shroyer), Miayah Houston, and Ethan Houston; two brothers-in-law: Mark Powless and Maurice (Paula) Rapp; along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Daniel; one brother: Harry Goad Jr.; and two sisters: Opal Powless and Norene Sessions.

A funeral service for Buelah Rapp will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.

Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia.

Memorial donations in Buelahs memory may be given to Clay County Home Health or St. Louis Shriners Hospital.

GOAD, Buelah G. (I44773)

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Burg Church,

McDowell, Juanita May (I1577)

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Burgin Manor

Messer, Mamie Ellen (I13321)

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Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Nease, Richard Lee (I10582)

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Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois