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10351	Vivian M. Abbott, 82, of Clay City, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002 at her home. Private services were held Saturday, September 7 at the Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City. Minister Carson Root will officiate the services. Burial will be in the Clay City Cemetery. Mrs. Abbott was born May 24, 1920 in Noble, the daughter of Charles and Anna Mae Newton. She married George Weldon Abbott. He preceded her in death on March 23. 1984. Mrs. Abbott was a member of Clay City Christian Church of Clay City and the Clay City Rebekahs. Survivors include one son, Don Mattingley and wife, Kathleen of Vandalia; two brothers, Donovan Newton and wife, Mina of Noble, Paul Newton and wife, Jeannie of Houston, TX; one granddaughter, Amy Mattingley of Troy and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother and one sister. The Olney Daily Mail, September 5, 2002 Contributor: B Pipher - beckywipher@yahoo.com	Newton, Vivian Mae (I7203)
10352	Vivian M. Combs, 92, of Olney, formerly of Dundas, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at Richland Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Olney. Vivian was born May 11, 1922 in Edwards County, Illinois, the daugther of Wilbur Leonard and Bertha Lorene (Schrader) Bare. She was a stay-at-home mom and then worked at the Olney Garment Factory and the Olney Care Center before volunteering at the Salvation Army. She is survived by her children, Kay (Don) Novak of Georgetown, IN; Dale (Shirley) Combs of Carbondale, IL; Carolyn (Gene) Iffert of Ingraham, IL; Glenn (Cindy) Combs of Marion, OH; and daughter-in-law, Linda Combs of Dundas; 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; Brother, Don Bare of Olney; and sisters, Pat (Jim) Ginder and Faye (Sue) Harmon of Olney. She was preceded in death by her four month old daughter, Barbara, a son, Ray Combs of Dundas, and a great granddaughter, Autumn VanBlaricum of Winnfield, LA, her parents, brother, Pete Bare, and sisters, Mildred Scott, Maxine Witte, Mary Boulb, Opal Swinson Aldridge, Betty Swinson, and Judy Novak. Services at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home with burial in Dundas Cemetery.	BARE, Vivian M. (I55177)
10353	Vivian Maxine Tolliver, 102, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2022. She passed away at the Flora Gardens Care Center. Vivian was born May 24, 1919 to William and Harriett (Bible) Rinehart in Louisville Township. She married George A. Tolliver on August 28, 1937. They enjoyed camping and shared their love of music around a camp fire where he often would get his guitar and sing. They shared 62 years together before his passing in 1999. She was a hard worker. Having lived through the depression, she always gave 100% to whatever job she held. She worked mostly in factories and retired from Four Sisters Sewing Factory. Her faith was a big part of her life and she was a member of the Hoosier Prairie Baptist Church and later the Louisville Baptist Church. She loved spending time in the garden and helping her kids and grandkids with any project they had. The later years were spent working Sudoku puzzles, reading, and listening to music. She leaves behind a daughter, Jane (Bill) Stanford of Flora; a sister, Linda (Joe) Boswell of Louisvilleeven ; a son-in-law, Leo Bible of Louisville; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Vivian was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Bible, a son, Ronald Tolliver, grandson, Anthony "Tink" Tolliver, sisters and brothers-in-law Dora and Harold Thompson, Mattie and Bert Leonberger, Jean and Dudley Winn, and Harriett and Dempsey Jones. As per her request, a graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Hoosier Prairie Cemetery, rural Louisville with Pastor Kelly Carruthers officiating. Those attending are asked to go directly to the cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the McGriff & Triplett Funeral Home, Louisville. Donations may be given to the Louisville Baptist Church in Vivian's name and will be accepted thru the funeral home, and at the cemetery.	Rinehart, Vivian Maxine (I30109)
10354	Vivian Rae Wilkins Sullens BIRTH 18 Nov 1920 Clay County, Illinois, USA DEATH 11 May 2005 (aged 84) Olney, Richland County, Illinois, USA BURIAL Clay City Cemetery Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, USA PLOT Lot 8 - 2 Add - Row 9 MEMORIAL ID 18083732 · View Source MEMORIAL PHOTOS 1 FLOWERS 1 Vivian R. Sullens, 84, of Clay City, IL, died May 11, 2005, at Richland Care and Rehab in Olney. Mrs. Sullens was born November 18, 1920, in Clay County, the daughter of Elmer and Delia Robinson Wilkins. She married Merlin Sullens October 13, 1939 in Henderson, KY. She was owner/operator of Vivian's Cafe in Clay City and worked at the Ranch Motel in Flora. She was a member of Clay City Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; a son, Ronald L. Sullens; a brother, Cecil Wilkins; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; a step-granddaughter; and her mother-in-law, Sophie Wilfong. Funeral services were held at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home with burial in the Clay City Cemetery. (Published Hometown Journal)	Wilkins, Vivian Rae (I13276)
10355	Vivian's obituary lists him as George Weldon Abbott.	Family: Abbott, George Weldon Jr. / Newton, Vivian Mae (F399)
10356	Vivian's obituary lists his death as March 23, 1984.	Abbott, George Weldon Jr. (I355)
10357	Volume 002, Page ____, License # 00000019, Richland County, Illinois	Family: McDowell, Charles Arthur 'Charlie' / Caldwell, Florence 'Flo' (F86)
10358	Volume 003, Page 0089, License # 00000098, Richland County, Illinois	Family: Studer, P. / ?, A. (F67)
10359	Volume 003, Page 0097, License # 00000044, Richland County, Illinois	Family: Higgason, Carroll Lloyde / McDowell, Gladys Charlene (F99)
10360	Volume 003, Page ____, License # 00000153, Richland County, Illinois	Family: Monical, D.E. / ?, B. (F849)
10361	Volume 2, Page 25, License 320, Clay County	Family: TACKITT, Deon E. / McDowell, Gladys Charlene (F100)
10362	von Blitz erschlagen [struck by lightning]	HASLER, Rosina (I3680)
10363	von Blitz erschlagen [struck by lightning]	HASLER, Kaspar (I3676)
10364	Vonda Shafer, 57, a veteran of World War I passed away Sunday morning at a veterans' hospital at Jacksonville, IL He is the son of W. S. Shafer of Olney. He was born in Richland County on January 30, 1888. Besides his father he leaves two sons, W. M. Shafer of Lake Bluff, IL and Virgil D. Shafer of the U. S. Navy, now in the Pacific. Also a sister, Mrs. Floy Adamson of Claremont, and a brother Joy Shafer of Robinson, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday with interment at Haven Hill Cemetery.	Shafer, Vonda (I37492)
10365	Vonda Shafer, 57, a veteran of World War I passed away Sunday morning at a veterans' hospital at Jacksonville, IL	Shafer, Vonda (I37492)
10366	Vosco was born in 1822, he held a patent for a reaping machine, and his first wife was Matilda Hoover Chafee, Find A Grave id# 24924233, buried in Onstott Cemetery. Vosco married second Karon Shelton in Clay Co., 8/1/1869 Children with Matilda: Joseph W., Rose E [m. David Barnett], George W. [m. Nancy Lay Mankas] Children with Karon: James S., Cora M., Edmond R., Vosco M. Jr., likely a twin of Edmond R., d. 7/1879	CHAFEE, Vosco M. (I29752)
10367	Wabash County, Illinois; volume 255, page 11	Family: Grubb, Jacob / Harmon, Nancy (F9648)
10368	Waldine Hattie Hock Rice, 95, of Johnston City, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Waldine was a member of the Herrin Free Methodist Church and attended the Ferges Free Methodist Church. Waldine was born December 20, 1923 in Cambria, IL to Elmer D. and Edna Alice (Williams) Harvel. Waldine was first united in marriage with Ernest Hock on September 21, 1940 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death on February 7, 1990. She then married Clyde Rice on March 27, 1993 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on May 27, 1999. Surviving are, three sisters and a brother-in-law, Helen Jenkins of Marion, Sue and Jerry Ranchino of Ferges, Bernita Cross of Harrisburg; step son, Wendell Rice; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, parents, sister, Virginia Waldron and seven brothers, Les Harvel, Dale Harvel, William H. Harvel, Joe Harvel, Carl Harvel, Robert Harvel, Raymond Harvel. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2019 at Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home in Herrin with Pastor David Sain and Pastor Ted Cunningham officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Carterville.	HARVEL, Waldine 'Hattie' (I9852)
10369	Walker Harris, highly respected and well known farmer living near Clay City, was dead on arrival at 2:30 a.m. today at the Clay County Hospital at Flora. The remains are at the Cardascio-Hancock Funeral Home at Clay City with arrangements pending. The deceased is survived by his wife, Lyda, and two daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Helen) Laughton of Clay City and Miss Mayde Marie Harris of Sullivan, Illinois. Olney Daily Mail (IL)	Harris, Walker (I26726)
10370	Wall's Of The Missing	Bunnell, George H. (I42969)
10371	Wallace "Dutch" Crown, 89, of Lawrenceville passed away on Friday October 26, 2012, at Lawrence Community Healthcare in Bridgeport, IL. He was born July 12, 1923 in Flora, IL. to John H. Crown and Mabel (Helm) Crown. He was married to Joan Gailey, and Delores Hayden, and both preceded him in death. Dutch worked for B & O Railroad as a Train Dispatcher for 42 years. He served our country in the US Army during WW II. He was a member of the First Baptist church in Flora, IL. , and a member of the American Legion in Flat Rock, VFW, and the Moose Lodge. Dutch was preceded in death by his parents, wives, three sisters, two brothers, and a grandson; Donald Salter. He is survived by his loving daughter: Jane Ann Wirth from Lawrenceville, IL., step-daughters; Nancy Salesman from Plainfield, IN., and Janis Fry from Godfrey IL., four step-grandchildren, and several step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral Service at Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, IL. Burial in Lawrenceville City Cemetery with military rites by American Legion and VFW.	Crown, Wallace M. (I43541)
10372	Wallace "Wally" H. Trotter, 48, of Flora, died at his residence	Trotter, Wallace Harold 'Wally' (I41329)
10373	Walls of the Missing	Swift, Carl B. (I35162)
10374	Walter "Ray" Ames, 83, of Clay City, passed away August 14, 2020 at his residence. Walter "Ray" Ames was born July 15, 1937 in Crawford Co., IL to Walter Ray Ames, Sr. and Catherine (DeWitt). He married the love of his life, his best friend, Vera "Pat" (Sampson) on April 18, 1983 and Vera preceded him in death on December 23, 2016. Ray was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was proud of his NRA membership and enjoyed trap shooting. Ray took pleasure in watching all sports, especially baseball and football. Walter "Ray" Ames is survived by his son, Steve Ames and wife Connie of Oblong; son, Larry Garrard and wife Jeanie of Oblong and their children; son, Robert Taylor and wife Patty of Salem, IL; daughter, Debbie McCarthy and husband Elmo of Rinard, IL; daughter, Mary Cole and husband Robert of Clay City; daughter, Gaitha Miller of Noble; grandchildren, Billy King, Jeremy King, Matthew McCarthy, Christopher McCarthy, Kelsie Frederick, Amber Sanders, Cassandra Lagle, Nichol (Doug) Britton, Kasey Taylor, Dustin (Heather) Taylor, Katie (Brandon) Stanley, and Haley Miller; and several great grandchildren;. Walter "Ray" Ames was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Linda Stanford; sons, Mike and Ron Garrard; and sister, Louise Edgington. Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City is in charge of arrangements. A funeral will be at 1:00 PM on August 17, 2020 at KPFH - Clay City. A visitation will be at 11:00 AM on August 17,2020 at KPFH- Clay City. Interment will take place on August 17, 2020 at Clay City Cemetery. Memorials can be made to American Cancer Society	AMES, Walter Ray Jr. (I50179)
10375	Walter Crackel, 73, of Clay City, died at 3 a.m. Saturday at Richland Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Easley Funeral Home at Clay City, with burial in Clay City cemetery. Rev. Alex Cavenaile was in charge of the funeral rites. The deceased, who was a farmer and welding shop owner, was a member of the Sailor Springs Christian Church. He was married to Bertha Bateman at Vincennes on May 13, 1913. He is survived by his wife, Bertha; two daughters, Mrs. Rowena Miller and Mrs. Sadie Esser, both of Washington, Mo. ; two sons, Ray and Harold, both of Clay City; three brothers, Arthur, Pearl and John Crackel; and ten grandchildren. Olney Daily Mail Olney, IL November 24, 1969	Crackel, C. Walter (I18545)
10376	Walter Crackel, 73, of Clay City, died at 3 a.m. Saturday at Richland Memorial Hospital.	Crackel, C. Walter (I18545)
10377	Walter E. "Buddy" Rogers Jr., 78, of Olney, died Friday, January 1, 2010, at his home with his family at his side. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 700 N. Silver St., with the Rev. Jan Laws and the Rev. David McNabb officiating. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Mr. Rogers was born January 23, 1931, the only son of Walter E. Sr. and Geneva (Crum) Rogers. He graduated from Olney Township High School in 1948 and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955. He was a lifetime resident of Olney. Being of the Christian faith, he was a member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. For many years he was a church elder and church treasurer. He served four consecutive terms as trustee for Olney Township and was a member of the American Legion for 56 years. Walter was married to Sharon K. Steele, who preceded him in death in 1981. On March 17, 1989, he married Beverly J. Campbell. She survives along with one son, Michael C. (Madeleine) Rogers and grandsons, Logan M. and William C., of Livingston, Mont. and one daughter, Jaime L. Rogers of Crestone, Colo. He will be sadly missed by seven stepdaughters: Kim (Dr. James) Ligon, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Lori (Walter) Myers, of Lenoir, N.C., Ann (Randy) Christopherson, of Green Bay, Wis., Erin Schnepper, of Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, Dr. Lisa Schnepper (Scott Miller), of Winona, Minn., Amy Jo Johnson (Louis Kapp), of Gurnee, Cassie Schnepper, of Park City; and two stepsons: Daniel (Kimberly) Schnepper, of Hudson, Wis., and Darin (Colleen) Schnepper, of Lancaster, Wis. Dearly loved by all of his family, he was called Grandpa Buddy by Chris and Patti Christopherson, Tara and Cory Beaton, Tereasa and David Prince, Megan O'Malley, Luke Wenzel, Adam Wenzel, Matthew Wenzel, Patrick Johnson, Ian Johnson, Haley Schnepper, Wesley Schnepper, Bindi Schnepper, Gavin Schnepper, Dylan Schnepper, Darien Schnepper, and great-grandson, Paul Christopherson. He will also be missed by his extended family, Lee and Sheryll Mitchell, and all of the people with whom he worked for over 21 1/2 years at Pool's True-Value. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife and sister, Elizabeth Ann.	Rogers, Walter E. 'Buddy' Jr. (I37548)
10378	Walter E. "Buddy" Rogers Jr., 78, of Olney, died Friday, January 1, 2010, at his home with his family at his side.	Rogers, Walter E. 'Buddy' Jr. (I37548)
10379	Walter G. Yelch, 72, Sumner, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday in Richland Memorial Hospital. He was born in Richland County on Feb. 9, 1908, son, of William and Klaura (Bunn) Yelch. He married Opal Clark, who survives. Mr. Yelch was a retired pipe fitter and a member of the Lawsonian Church. Other survivors include a son, Billy, at home; three daughters, Marsha Groff, Lawrenceville, Mrs. Brenda Rodrick, Claremont, and Mrs. Marjorie Robbins, Sumner; three sisters, Mrs. Joy Cullison, Ithica, N.Y., Mrs. Blanche Johnson, Missouri, and Mrs. Beulah Woodruff, Bridgeport; 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Sumner Cemetery with Bro. Elton Carlson presiding. Visitation is after 6 p.m. Friday at the Sivert Funeral Home in Sumner. Obit from an Olney, IL newspaper	YELCH, Walter G. (I52988)
10380	Walter Garland Murvin, 82, of Clay City died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Carle Clinic, Champaign.	Murvin, Walter Garland (I18417)
10381	Walter Gill, farmer. P. O. Clay City, was born in Yorkshire, England, on April 18, 1827, and is a son of "William and Sallie (Littlewood) Gill, both of whom are now dead. He was the eldest of a family of thirteen children, of whom but four are n now living, William, Ruth and Eliza, in England, and Walter, our subject. The latter received a common English education in the old country, and at an early age was apprenticed to learn the mason and stone-cutter's trade. He worked at that trade in England until about twenty-three, and then came to this country, landing in the city of New York in the summer of 1850. He worked in that city at his trade the following fall and winter, and in the next two years he worked in different cities in the Atlantic and Middle States. In 1853, he came to Illinois and began working as a contractor for mason and stone work on the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad. He worked on that road for two years, and then went to Missouri and there worked on the North Missouri, which was then under process of construction. He only worked there for one year, and then returned to Illinois. He settled in Stanford Township, Clay County. He first purchased 120 acres which he has since increased to 360 acres, situated in Sections 10, 15, 21 and 22. Has about 230 acres in cultivation; also pays some attention to stock-raising, handling about fifty head of cattle, and considerable amount of other stock in a year. Mr. Gill was married in Clay City Township, Clay County, on March 15, 1855. to Mary Ann Evans, a daughter of Seth and Ketorah Evans, early pioneer settlers in this county, and already noticed in the history of Clay City Township. Mrs. Gill was born in this county on October 5, 1827, and was the mother of seven children, live of whom are now livingJonas in Flora, William in Flora, Francis at Xenia, Charles in Louisville, and Oscar at Mill Shoals. Her death took place in March, 1866, and on September 26, 1869, Mr. Gill was married near Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., Ill., to Miss Mary Jane Gray, a daughter of George and Mary Ann (Doty) Gray, both natives of Virginia. This lady was also born in that State on January 1, 1840, and to her have been born five children, three of whom are now living, viz., Cora L., Ida R. and Emma J. Mr. Gill is a strong Democrat. Mrs. Gill is a member of the Clay City Methodist Episcopal Church. Excerpt from "History of Wayne and Clay Counties, Illinois 1884 "	Gill, Walter (I20859)
10382	Walter L. Curtis, 75, of 615 W. Chestnut, Olney, Ill. died 12:51 p.m., May 5, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Curtis was born July 7, 1914 in Richland County, the son of Charlie and Carrie (Clark) Curtis. He married Zella V. Curtis and she died October 6, 1987. He was retired from Ginder construction. Survivors include sons, Leroy Curtis, Olney; Darrell Curtis, Clay City; Walter R. Curtis, Sumner; Terry Curtis, Longview, Tx.; daughters, Patsy Johnson, West Liberty; Lois Worstell, Olney and Carrie Lane, Olney; one sister, Ruth Marks, Olney; .21 grandchildren, 22 great -grandchildren, two nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, two brothers, one son-in-law and one grandson.	Curtis, Walter L. (I11205)
10383	Walter L. Curtis, 75, of 615 W. Chestnut, Olney, Ill. died 12:51 p.m., May 5, 1990 at his residence.	Curtis, Walter L. (I11205)
10384	Walter lived in Noble, Illinois. He died at the Richland Memorial Hospital.	Payne, Walter (I215)
10385	Walter Payne, 78, Flora, died November 1, 1990 at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL. He was bron July 21, 1912 in Clay City, the son of Crawford and Bertha Earhart Payne. He married Bernice Yauch in Clay County in 1956. She preceded him in death in 1979. He was a laborer in construction. He was a member of Flora Eagles, a WWII veteran, member of Flora VFW, and Flora American Legion. Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Cox and Tammy Martin; three brothers, Sherman, Glenn, and Earl; three sisters, Edna Wyatt, Amy Brabouski, and Dorothy Brown. He has 3 grandchildren and one step-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and two brothers. Funeral services were graveside at the Clay City Cemetery with full military rites. Hosselton, Bookhout, Engelmeier Funeral Home was in charge of services.	Payne, Walter A. (I858)
10386	Walter R. "Walt" Sledge, age 83, of Flora, IL died at 5:40 AM on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Walt was born on December 1, 1927 in Cole, IL to Emory G. and Mattie (Riley) Sledge. He was united in marriage to Marilyn I. Hoskins on February 23, 1973 in Flora and they celebrated 38 anniversaries together. Marilyn preceded him in death on December 4, 2010. Walt Sledge was the founder and president of Sledge Drilling and Walt Sledge Producing Company. After retiring from his companies, he became a partner in Futures Golf Club in Puryear, Tennessee. When he sold his interest in this course, he purchased and operated Flora Golf and Country Club. Walt became interested in golf as a young caddy and later rose to become a top ranked amateur. He enjoyed the game throughout his life, even taking time to play a round on his wedding day in 1973. Walt was an avid fisherman and talked about plans to get his boat on the lake again soon. He was a loyal fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball. He served in the Navy during World War II and was of the Baptist faith. His memberships included the Flora Elks, Flora American Legion Post #14, Flora VFW Post #3999, Flora Moose Lodge, the NMN Club, and the Flora Golf & Country Club. He loved his family, and especially "his girls." Because of their dedication, he was able to remain in the comfort of his home during the later days of his illness. Walt is survived by two sons: Donald Sledge and John Conner Jr.; two daughters: Vicky Evans and Cathy S. Kieta; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; a brother: Bob Sledge; two sisters-in-law: Betty Sledge and Carolyn Sehie; and good friend Lenny Henson. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife (Marilyn), a son (Ricky Sledge), a daughter (Elizabeth Ann Conner), and a brother (Dee L. Sledge). Funeral services for Walt Sledge were held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Mike Evans officiating. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors. Memorials to the newly established Walt and Marilyn Sledge Golf Scholarship Fund or to Flora Calvary Baptist Church.	Sledge, Walter Ray 'Walt' (I1667)
10387	Walter Samuel Marsh, 66, passed away at his home near Noble Sunday after a lingering illness of four years duration. Mr. Marsh was born in Bradley County, Ark., but made his home in Richland County for a number of years. He was a consistent member of the M. E. Church. In 1888 he was married to Miss Corinda Mayo and to this union two sons and one daughter were born. The mother, daughter and one son preceded him to the grave. One son, Edward survives. In 1907 Mr. Marsh was married to Miss Tennie McDowell, who survives him. Their two children both died in infancy. Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church in Noble Tuesday afternoon with pastor Rev. C. R. Wise. The remains were interred at Hanna cemetery. Olney Times, Thursday March 11, 1926	Marsh, Walter Samuel (I1023)
10388	Walter served a career in the United States Navy and retired in May 1966.	Bricker, Walter LeRoy (I982)
10389	Wanda arrived in Richland County at the age of ten when her father was relocated with the Pure Oil Company. Her family lived in the Pure Oil camps provided by the company for their employees. She was a devoted mother to her two children who enjoyed traveling with her family to the Ozarks and visiting relatives in Los Angeles. Wanda took pleasure in gardening and growing flowers. She also enjoyed antiquing and collecting depression glassware. She will be missed by all those that knew her.	Young, Wanda Jean (I37251)
10390	Wanda attended school at Aurora and Louisville, Illinois.	Krantz, Wanda Marie (I335)
10391	Wanda Ferne Barnhart, 88, of Owensboro passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born December 9, 1925 in Clay City, Illinois to the late William Shannon and Rosa Holman. She was a member of Settle Memorial Methodist Church, and retired as secretary for Mike Wells Architect at age 83. She was recently a volunteer at the Elizabeth Munday Center. Preceding her in death is her husband, Leslie A. "Barney" Barnhart, and granddaughter, Meredith Howell. Ferne was an amazing, loving, funny, stubborn, generous, spunky, hard working, card playing, sports loving, singing and bowling woman. She was loved by her family and many others beyond that. The highlight of her life was being able to take her whole family on an Alaskan cruise in 2006. She was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinal and Owensboro High School Red Devil fan. In addition to sports, she thoroughly enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandsons. Survivors include her children, James Holman (Sherry) Barnhart of Bloomington, IN, Deborah Lynn (John) Keelin of Madisonville, KY, Diana Lee Barnhart (Tibor Horvath) of Brentwood, CA, Amanda Howell (Tina Maloney) of Owensboro, KY, and Rebecca Jo Barnhart of Carlisle, England; grandchildren, Shanna (Brandon) Lahti, Mark (Abby) Keelin, Samantha Howell, Paul Barnhart, Holly Barnhart, Jeremy Kuzemchak, Andrea Horvath, and Forest Horvath; twin great grandsons, John Mark and Job Matthew Keelin; and a sister, Kathryn Crackel of Clay City, IL. Services are 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at the Chapel of James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory in Owensboro. Burial will follow in Owensboro Memorial Gardens.	Holman, Wanda Ferne (I16519)
10392	Wanda Fessler, 79, of Argenta, died at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at Hawthorne Inn in Clinton. There is no visitation. Cremation rites were accorded. Calvert Funeral Home in Argenta is in chare of arrangements. Mrs Fessler was born on April 25, 1927 in Noble, the daughter of Charles Hance and Dora Denning. She married Howard Fessler on October 27, 1953. He preceded her in death in 2000. She is survived by one sister, Georgia Eloise Leefers, of Argenta. The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, August 2006	HANCE, Wanda (I12023)
10393	Wanda L. Bailey, age 74, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, December 11, 2021, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was born September 8, 1947, the daughter of Charles Knight and Mary Opal (Yauch) Harris. On May 21, 1988, she was united in marriage to Ronald R. Bailey during a ceremony at the Clay City First Baptist Church, and they have enjoyed spending 33 wedding anniversaries together. Wanda had worked at Sparton Manufacturing and Bel-Tronics. She was an excellent cook, and very much enjoyed playing bingo. She is survived by her husband, a sister, a nephew, a niece, and two cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Knight and Opal Harris; and a nephew, Charles Haynes. Private burial will take place at Clay City Cemetery.	HARRIS, Wanda Lea (I636)
10394	Wanda Lea Bourne, 71, of Ridge Farm, formerly of Wynoose and Claremont, died at 9:16 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 1998, at United Samaritan Center in Danville.	Umfleet, Wanda Lea (I21438)
10395	Wanda Lee Clodfelter, 84, of West Salem, Illinois, passed from this life to the next on June 15, 2016.	Hames, Wanda Lee (I37988)
10396	Wanda Marie (Brassie) Shipman, 59, of Urbana, formerly of Lorton, VA, died on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at her residence.	BRASSIE, Wanda Marie (I46955)
10397	Wanda Maxine Tibbs, 88, of Clay City, was born on May 17, 1925 in Clay City, Illinois, the daughter of David and Bertha (Patridge) Murbarger. She married Charles "Hank" Tibbs on May 25, 1947 in Kentucky. He preceded her in death on September 30, 2012. Maxine liked country music and loved chocolate. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Riley; Daughter, Barbara Heath; Daughter, Rhonda Weidner; Daughter, Tina Hopson; Brother, Neil Murbarger; ten Grandkids, 18 Great Grandkids, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, granddaughter, Pamela Heath, sister, "Babe 1" Murbarger, sister Cecile Murbarger Staser, and brothers, Opal Murbarger, Rolla Murbarger, Leo Murbarger, John Murbarger, Arkell Murbarger, Carroll Murbarger, Eath Murbarger, and Shelby Murbarger. Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 3rd, at 10:30am, at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, in Clay City; with burial in the Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, August 2nd, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at the Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, in Clay City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Clay County.	Murbarger, Wanda Maxine (I20128)
10398	Wanda Schnautz, age 84, of Flora, Illinois passed away on Monday, April 21, 2014 at Clay County Hospital in Flora. Wanda was born February 2, 1930 in Frankfort, Indiana the first of twin daughters to William and Ethel (Pruitt) Cottengaim. Wanda was a graduate of Harter Township High School and a retired 21 year employee of Clay County Hospital as an admitting clerk and later a medical transcriptionist. Wanda loved her church, Flora Church of the Nazarene. She was an excellent cook and was best known for her homemade blackberry cobbler. She also enjoyed helping with and canning items from the family garden and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal and Illini fan. Wanda was first married to Norman Rinehart. She later married Sherman R. Schnautz on October 16, 1982 in Flora. He preceded her in death on September 12, 2002. She is survived by three sons: Mike (wife Sherry) Rinehart, Eric (wife Penny) Rinehart, James (wife Brenda) Rinehart; three step-sons: Greg Schnautz, Anthony Schnautz, Danny (wife Jackie) Schnautz; step-daughter: Pam Schnautz; two sisters: Wilma Alsup and Dorothy Green; two sisters-in-law: Neva Schnautz and Eva Herdes; eight grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Sherman, son Norlan Rinehart, three brothers (Leroy, Willis and Billy Cottengaim), and her twin sister Wandalene. The funeral service for Wanda Schnautz was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with interment following in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs. Memorial donations may be given to Flora Church of the Nazarene and will be accepted at the funeral home.	Cottengaim, Wanda C. (I17611)
10399	Wanda will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother who looked forward to opportunities to see her grandchildren and share in their band, choral, and theatre performances. She enjoyed visiting and talking with others, especially during frequent occasions to join friends at coffee spots where proud updates about the grandkids were commonly exchanged, or where she might reveal some of the most recent deals she discovered while watching QVC. Over the years, Wanda worked at the International Shoe Company, Sparton Manufacturing, Flora City Hall, Flora Savings & Loan, and Clay Medical Center, and she would often accompany Jim to Masonic and Shriner events.	Alderson, Wanda Jean (I48091)
10400	Wanita J. Martin, 91, of Olney, died at 8:10 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2013, at Burgin Manor in Olney. Funeral services at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney with Pastor Jerry Bush officiating. Burial at Crest Haven Memorial Park. Mrs. Martin was born June 11, 1922, in Olney, the daughter of George and Verno Isabelle Daggy Winsor. She married Charles L. "Dot" Martin on April 11, 1943, in Fayetteville, N.C. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2004. Wanita was a graduate of Olney Township High School. She was an active member for many years at Elm Street Christian Church and then became a member of Christian Church of Olney. She worked as a bookkeeper for car dealerships until she retired. She then worked part-time at Sears in Florida. Wanita enjoyed ceramics, cooking, and decorating for all the holidays. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Wanita was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a strong faith and instilled that in her children. She is survived by her daughter, Sally Siesky and husband Larry, of Evansville, Ind.; son, George Martin and wife Kathy, of Olney; grandson, William Christopher Wood and wife Rose, of Decatur; granddaughter, Lindsey Martin, of Olney; grandson, Chad Martin, of Olney; great-grandchild, Brianna Wood, of Decatur; great-granddaughter, Riley Jo Kraus, of Olney; great-grandsons, Justin, Jeremy, and Jonathan Wood, of Texas; and brother, Bob Winsor. Wanita was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter and son-in-law, Diana Sue and Donald Wood, grandson, Brian Michael Wood, and grandson, Patrick Aaron Johnson. Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL) ~ August 21, 2013	Winsor, Wanita J. (I53942)

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10351

Vivian M. Abbott, 82, of Clay City, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002 at her home.

Private services were held Saturday, September 7 at the Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City. Minister Carson Root will officiate the services. Burial will be in the Clay City Cemetery.

Mrs. Abbott was born May 24, 1920 in Noble, the daughter of Charles and Anna Mae Newton. She married George Weldon Abbott. He preceded her in death on March 23. 1984.

Mrs. Abbott was a member of Clay City Christian Church of Clay City and the Clay City Rebekahs.

Survivors include one son, Don Mattingley and wife, Kathleen of Vandalia; two brothers, Donovan Newton and wife, Mina of Noble, Paul Newton and wife, Jeannie of Houston, TX; one granddaughter, Amy Mattingley of Troy and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother and one sister.

The Olney Daily Mail, September 5, 2002

Contributor:
B Pipher - beckywipher@yahoo.com

Newton, Vivian Mae (I7203)

10352

Vivian M. Combs, 92, of Olney, formerly of Dundas, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at Richland Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Olney.

Vivian was born May 11, 1922 in Edwards County, Illinois, the daugther of Wilbur Leonard and Bertha Lorene (Schrader) Bare. She was a stay-at-home mom and then worked at the Olney Garment Factory and the Olney Care Center before volunteering at the Salvation Army.

She is survived by her children, Kay (Don) Novak of Georgetown, IN; Dale (Shirley) Combs of Carbondale, IL; Carolyn (Gene) Iffert of Ingraham, IL; Glenn (Cindy) Combs of Marion, OH; and daughter-in-law, Linda Combs of Dundas; 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; Brother, Don Bare of Olney; and sisters, Pat (Jim) Ginder and Faye (Sue) Harmon of Olney.

She was preceded in death by her four month old daughter, Barbara, a son, Ray Combs of Dundas, and a great granddaughter, Autumn VanBlaricum of Winnfield, LA, her parents, brother, Pete Bare, and sisters, Mildred Scott, Maxine Witte, Mary Boulb, Opal Swinson Aldridge, Betty Swinson, and Judy Novak.

Services at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home with burial in Dundas Cemetery.

BARE, Vivian M. (I55177)

10353

Vivian Maxine Tolliver, 102, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2022. She passed away at the Flora Gardens Care Center. Vivian was born May 24, 1919 to William and Harriett (Bible) Rinehart in Louisville Township.

She married George A. Tolliver on August 28, 1937. They enjoyed camping and shared their love of music around a camp fire where he often would get his guitar and sing. They shared 62 years together before his passing in 1999.

She was a hard worker. Having lived through the depression, she always gave 100% to whatever job she held. She worked mostly in factories and retired from Four Sisters Sewing Factory.

Her faith was a big part of her life and she was a member of the Hoosier Prairie Baptist Church and later the Louisville Baptist Church.

She loved spending time in the garden and helping her kids and grandkids with any project they had. The later years were spent working Sudoku puzzles, reading, and listening to music.

She leaves behind a daughter, Jane (Bill) Stanford of Flora; a sister, Linda (Joe) Boswell of Louisvilleeven ; a son-in-law, Leo Bible of Louisville; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Vivian was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Bible, a son, Ronald Tolliver, grandson, Anthony "Tink" Tolliver, sisters and brothers-in-law Dora and Harold Thompson, Mattie and Bert Leonberger, Jean and Dudley Winn, and Harriett and Dempsey Jones.

As per her request, a graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Hoosier Prairie Cemetery, rural Louisville with Pastor Kelly Carruthers officiating. Those attending are asked to go directly to the cemetery.

Arrangements are in the care of the McGriff & Triplett Funeral Home, Louisville. Donations may be given to the Louisville Baptist Church in Vivian's name and will be accepted thru the funeral home, and at the cemetery.

Rinehart, Vivian Maxine (I30109)

10354

Vivian Rae Wilkins Sullens
BIRTH
18 Nov 1920
Clay County, Illinois, USA
DEATH
11 May 2005 (aged 84)
Olney, Richland County, Illinois, USA
BURIAL
Clay City Cemetery
Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, USA
PLOT
Lot 8 - 2 Add - Row 9
MEMORIAL ID
18083732 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 1
FLOWERS 1
Vivian R. Sullens, 84, of Clay City, IL, died May 11, 2005, at Richland Care and Rehab in Olney.

Mrs. Sullens was born November 18, 1920, in Clay County, the daughter of Elmer and Delia Robinson Wilkins. She married Merlin Sullens October 13, 1939 in Henderson, KY.

She was owner/operator of Vivian's Cafe in Clay City and worked at the Ranch Motel in Flora. She was a member of Clay City Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband; a son, Ronald L. Sullens; a brother, Cecil Wilkins; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents; a step-granddaughter; and her mother-in-law, Sophie Wilfong.

Funeral services were held at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

(Published Hometown Journal)

Wilkins, Vivian Rae (I13276)

10355

Vivian's obituary lists him as George Weldon Abbott.

Family: Abbott, George Weldon Jr. / Newton, Vivian Mae (F399)

10356

Vivian's obituary lists his death as March 23, 1984.

Abbott, George Weldon Jr. (I355)

10357

Volume 002, Page ____, License # 00000019, Richland County, Illinois

Family: McDowell, Charles Arthur 'Charlie' / Caldwell, Florence 'Flo' (F86)

10358

Volume 003, Page 0089, License # 00000098, Richland County, Illinois

Family: Studer, P. / ?, A. (F67)

10359

Volume 003, Page 0097, License # 00000044, Richland County, Illinois

Family: Higgason, Carroll Lloyde / McDowell, Gladys Charlene (F99)

10360

Volume 003, Page ____, License # 00000153, Richland County, Illinois

Family: Monical, D.E. / ?, B. (F849)

10361

Volume 2, Page 25, License 320, Clay County

Family: TACKITT, Deon E. / McDowell, Gladys Charlene (F100)

10362

von Blitz erschlagen [struck by lightning]

HASLER, Rosina (I3680)

10363

von Blitz erschlagen [struck by lightning]

HASLER, Kaspar (I3676)

10364

Vonda Shafer, 57, a veteran of World War I passed away Sunday morning at a veterans' hospital at Jacksonville, IL

He is the son of W. S. Shafer of Olney.

He was born in Richland County on January 30, 1888.

Besides his father he leaves two sons, W. M. Shafer of Lake Bluff, IL and Virgil D. Shafer of the U. S. Navy, now in the Pacific. Also a sister, Mrs. Floy Adamson of Claremont, and a brother Joy Shafer of Robinson, and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday with interment at Haven Hill Cemetery.

Shafer, Vonda (I37492)

10365

Vonda Shafer, 57, a veteran of World War I passed away Sunday morning at a veterans' hospital at Jacksonville, IL

Shafer, Vonda (I37492)

10366

Vosco was born in 1822, he held a patent for a reaping machine, and his first wife was Matilda Hoover Chafee, Find A Grave id# 24924233, buried in Onstott Cemetery. Vosco married second Karon Shelton in Clay Co., 8/1/1869

Children with Matilda: Joseph W., Rose E [m. David Barnett], George W. [m. Nancy Lay Mankas]

Children with Karon: James S., Cora M., Edmond R., Vosco M. Jr., likely a twin of Edmond R., d. 7/1879

CHAFEE, Vosco M. (I29752)

10367

Wabash County, Illinois; volume 255, page 11

Family: Grubb, Jacob / Harmon, Nancy (F9648)

10368

Waldine Hattie Hock Rice, 95, of Johnston City, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Helia Healthcare in Energy.

Waldine was a member of the Herrin Free Methodist Church and attended the Ferges Free Methodist Church.

Waldine was born December 20, 1923 in Cambria, IL to Elmer D. and Edna Alice (Williams) Harvel.

Waldine was first united in marriage with Ernest Hock on September 21, 1940 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death on February 7, 1990. She then married Clyde Rice on March 27, 1993 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on May 27, 1999.

Surviving are, three sisters and a brother-in-law, Helen Jenkins of Marion, Sue and Jerry Ranchino of Ferges, Bernita Cross of Harrisburg; step son, Wendell Rice; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, parents, sister, Virginia Waldron and seven brothers, Les Harvel, Dale Harvel, William H. Harvel, Joe Harvel, Carl Harvel, Robert Harvel, Raymond Harvel.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2019 at Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home in Herrin with Pastor David Sain and Pastor Ted Cunningham officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Carterville.

HARVEL, Waldine 'Hattie' (I9852)

10369

Walker Harris, highly respected and well known farmer living near Clay City, was dead on arrival at 2:30 a.m. today at the Clay County Hospital at Flora.

The remains are at the Cardascio-Hancock Funeral Home at Clay City with arrangements pending.

The deceased is survived by his wife, Lyda, and two daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Helen) Laughton of Clay City and Miss Mayde Marie Harris of Sullivan, Illinois.

Olney Daily Mail (IL)

Harris, Walker (I26726)

10370

Wall's Of The Missing

Bunnell, George H. (I42969)

10371

Wallace "Dutch" Crown, 89, of Lawrenceville passed away on Friday October 26, 2012, at Lawrence Community Healthcare in Bridgeport, IL. He was born July 12, 1923 in Flora, IL. to John H. Crown and Mabel (Helm) Crown. He was married to Joan Gailey, and Delores Hayden, and both preceded him in death.

Dutch worked for B & O Railroad as a Train Dispatcher for 42 years. He served our country in the US Army during WW II. He was a member of the First Baptist church in Flora, IL. , and a member of the American Legion in Flat Rock, VFW, and the Moose Lodge.

Dutch was preceded in death by his parents, wives, three sisters, two brothers, and a grandson; Donald Salter.

He is survived by his loving daughter: Jane Ann Wirth from Lawrenceville, IL., step-daughters; Nancy Salesman from Plainfield, IN., and Janis Fry from Godfrey IL., four step-grandchildren, and several step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service at Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, IL.

Burial in Lawrenceville City Cemetery with military rites by American Legion and VFW.

Crown, Wallace M. (I43541)

10372

Wallace "Wally" H. Trotter, 48, of Flora, died at his residence

Trotter, Wallace Harold 'Wally' (I41329)

10373

Walls of the Missing

Swift, Carl B. (I35162)

10374

Walter "Ray" Ames, 83, of Clay City, passed away August 14, 2020 at his residence.

Walter "Ray" Ames was born July 15, 1937 in Crawford Co., IL to Walter Ray Ames, Sr. and Catherine (DeWitt).

He married the love of his life, his best friend, Vera "Pat" (Sampson) on April 18, 1983 and Vera preceded him in death on December 23, 2016.

Ray was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was proud of his NRA membership and enjoyed trap shooting. Ray took pleasure in watching all sports, especially baseball and football.

Walter "Ray" Ames is survived by his son, Steve Ames and wife Connie of Oblong; son, Larry Garrard and wife Jeanie of Oblong and their children; son, Robert Taylor and wife Patty of Salem, IL; daughter, Debbie McCarthy and husband Elmo of Rinard, IL; daughter, Mary Cole and husband Robert of Clay City; daughter, Gaitha Miller of Noble; grandchildren, Billy King, Jeremy King, Matthew McCarthy, Christopher McCarthy, Kelsie Frederick, Amber Sanders, Cassandra Lagle, Nichol (Doug) Britton, Kasey Taylor, Dustin (Heather) Taylor, Katie (Brandon) Stanley, and Haley Miller; and several great grandchildren;.

Walter "Ray" Ames was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Linda Stanford; sons, Mike and Ron Garrard; and sister, Louise Edgington.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City is in charge of arrangements. A funeral will be at 1:00 PM on August 17, 2020 at KPFH - Clay City. A visitation will be at 11:00 AM on August 17,2020 at KPFH- Clay City.

Interment will take place on August 17, 2020 at Clay City Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to American Cancer Society

AMES, Walter Ray Jr. (I50179)

10375

Walter Crackel, 73, of Clay City, died at 3 a.m. Saturday at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Easley Funeral Home at Clay City, with burial in Clay City cemetery. Rev. Alex Cavenaile was in charge of the funeral rites.

The deceased, who was a farmer and welding shop owner, was a member of the Sailor Springs Christian Church. He was married to Bertha Bateman at Vincennes on May 13, 1913.

He is survived by his wife, Bertha; two daughters, Mrs. Rowena Miller and Mrs. Sadie Esser, both of Washington, Mo. ; two sons, Ray and Harold, both of Clay City; three brothers, Arthur, Pearl and John Crackel; and ten grandchildren.

Olney Daily Mail
Olney, IL
November 24, 1969

Crackel, C. Walter (I18545)

10376

Walter Crackel, 73, of Clay City, died at 3 a.m. Saturday at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Crackel, C. Walter (I18545)

10377

Walter E. "Buddy" Rogers Jr., 78, of Olney, died Friday, January 1, 2010, at his home with his family at his side.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 700 N. Silver St., with the Rev. Jan Laws and the Rev. David McNabb officiating. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Mr. Rogers was born January 23, 1931, the only son of Walter E. Sr. and Geneva (Crum) Rogers. He graduated from Olney Township High School in 1948 and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955. He was a lifetime resident of Olney.

Being of the Christian faith, he was a member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. For many years he was a church elder and church treasurer.

He served four consecutive terms as trustee for Olney Township and was a member of the American Legion for 56 years.

Walter was married to Sharon K. Steele, who preceded him in death in 1981.

On March 17, 1989, he married Beverly J. Campbell. She survives along with one son, Michael C. (Madeleine) Rogers and grandsons, Logan M. and William C., of Livingston, Mont. and one daughter, Jaime L. Rogers of Crestone, Colo.

He will be sadly missed by seven stepdaughters: Kim (Dr. James) Ligon, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Lori (Walter) Myers, of Lenoir, N.C., Ann (Randy) Christopherson, of Green Bay, Wis., Erin Schnepper, of Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, Dr. Lisa Schnepper (Scott Miller), of Winona, Minn., Amy Jo Johnson (Louis Kapp), of Gurnee, Cassie Schnepper, of Park City; and two stepsons: Daniel (Kimberly) Schnepper, of Hudson, Wis., and Darin (Colleen) Schnepper, of Lancaster, Wis.

Dearly loved by all of his family, he was called Grandpa Buddy by Chris and Patti Christopherson, Tara and Cory Beaton, Tereasa and David Prince, Megan O'Malley, Luke Wenzel, Adam Wenzel, Matthew Wenzel, Patrick Johnson, Ian Johnson, Haley Schnepper, Wesley Schnepper, Bindi Schnepper, Gavin Schnepper, Dylan Schnepper, Darien Schnepper, and great-grandson, Paul Christopherson.

He will also be missed by his extended family, Lee and Sheryll Mitchell, and all of the people with whom he worked for over 21 1/2 years at Pool's True-Value.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife and sister, Elizabeth Ann.

Rogers, Walter E. 'Buddy' Jr. (I37548)

10378

Walter E. "Buddy" Rogers Jr., 78, of Olney, died Friday, January 1, 2010, at his home with his family at his side.

Rogers, Walter E. 'Buddy' Jr. (I37548)

10379

Walter G. Yelch, 72, Sumner, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday in Richland Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Richland County on Feb. 9, 1908, son, of William and Klaura (Bunn) Yelch. He married Opal Clark, who survives.

Mr. Yelch was a retired pipe fitter and a member of the Lawsonian Church.

Other survivors include a son, Billy, at home; three daughters, Marsha Groff, Lawrenceville, Mrs. Brenda Rodrick, Claremont, and Mrs. Marjorie Robbins, Sumner; three sisters, Mrs. Joy Cullison, Ithica, N.Y., Mrs. Blanche Johnson, Missouri, and Mrs. Beulah Woodruff, Bridgeport; 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Sumner Cemetery with Bro. Elton Carlson presiding. Visitation is after 6 p.m. Friday at the Sivert Funeral Home in Sumner.

Obit from an Olney, IL newspaper

YELCH, Walter G. (I52988)

10380

Walter Garland Murvin, 82, of Clay City died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Carle Clinic, Champaign.

Murvin, Walter Garland (I18417)

10381

Walter Gill, farmer. P. O. Clay City, was born in Yorkshire, England, on April 18, 1827, and is a son of "William and Sallie (Littlewood) Gill, both of whom are now dead. He was the eldest of a family of thirteen children, of whom but four are n now living, William, Ruth and Eliza, in England, and Walter, our subject. The latter received a common English education in the old country, and at an early age was apprenticed to learn the mason and stone-cutter's trade. He worked at that trade in England until about twenty-three, and then came to this country, landing in the city of New York in the summer of 1850. He worked in that city at his trade the following fall and winter, and in the next two years he worked in different cities in the Atlantic and Middle States.

In 1853, he came to Illinois and began working as a contractor for mason and stone work on the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad. He worked on that road for two years, and then went to Missouri and there worked on the North Missouri, which was then under process of construction. He only worked there for one year, and then returned to Illinois.

He settled in Stanford Township, Clay County. He first purchased 120 acres which he has since increased to 360 acres, situated in Sections 10, 15, 21 and 22. Has about 230 acres in cultivation; also pays some attention to stock-raising, handling about fifty head of cattle, and considerable amount of other stock in a year.

Mr. Gill was married in Clay City Township, Clay County, on March 15, 1855. to Mary Ann Evans, a daughter of Seth and Ketorah Evans, early pioneer settlers in this county, and already noticed in the history of Clay City Township. Mrs. Gill was born in this county on October 5, 1827, and was the mother of seven children, live of whom are now livingJonas in Flora, William in Flora, Francis at Xenia, Charles in Louisville, and Oscar at Mill Shoals.

Her death took place in March, 1866, and on September 26, 1869, Mr. Gill was married near Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., Ill., to Miss Mary Jane Gray, a daughter of George and Mary Ann (Doty) Gray, both natives of Virginia. This lady was also born in that State on January 1, 1840, and to her have been born five children, three of whom are now living, viz., Cora L., Ida R. and Emma J. Mr. Gill is a strong Democrat. Mrs. Gill is a member of the Clay City Methodist Episcopal Church.

Excerpt from "History of Wayne and Clay Counties, Illinois 1884 "

Gill, Walter (I20859)

10382

Walter L. Curtis, 75, of 615 W. Chestnut, Olney, Ill. died 12:51 p.m., May 5, 1990 at his residence.

Mr. Curtis was born July 7, 1914 in Richland County, the son of Charlie and Carrie (Clark) Curtis. He married Zella V. Curtis and she died October 6, 1987.

He was retired from Ginder construction.

Survivors include sons, Leroy Curtis, Olney; Darrell Curtis, Clay City; Walter R. Curtis, Sumner; Terry Curtis, Longview, Tx.; daughters, Patsy Johnson, West Liberty; Lois Worstell, Olney and Carrie Lane, Olney; one sister, Ruth Marks, Olney; .21 grandchildren, 22 great -grandchildren, two
nieces and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, two brothers, one son-in-law and one grandson.

Curtis, Walter L. (I11205)

10383

Walter L. Curtis, 75, of 615 W. Chestnut, Olney, Ill. died 12:51 p.m., May 5, 1990 at his residence.

Curtis, Walter L. (I11205)

10384

Walter lived in Noble, Illinois. He died at the Richland Memorial Hospital.

Payne, Walter (I215)

10385

Walter Payne, 78, Flora, died November 1, 1990 at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.

He was bron July 21, 1912 in Clay City, the son of Crawford and Bertha Earhart Payne. He married Bernice Yauch in Clay County in 1956. She preceded him in death in 1979.

He was a laborer in construction. He was a member of Flora Eagles, a WWII veteran, member of Flora VFW, and Flora American Legion.

Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Cox and Tammy Martin; three brothers, Sherman, Glenn, and Earl; three sisters, Edna Wyatt, Amy Brabouski, and Dorothy Brown. He has 3 grandchildren and one step-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and two brothers.

Funeral services were graveside at the Clay City Cemetery with full military rites.

Hosselton, Bookhout, Engelmeier Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Payne, Walter A. (I858)

10386

Walter R. "Walt" Sledge, age 83, of Flora, IL died at 5:40 AM on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

Walt was born on December 1, 1927 in Cole, IL to Emory G. and Mattie (Riley) Sledge. He was united in marriage to Marilyn I. Hoskins on February 23, 1973 in Flora and they celebrated 38 anniversaries together. Marilyn preceded him in death on December 4, 2010.

Walt Sledge was the founder and president of Sledge Drilling and Walt Sledge Producing Company. After retiring from his companies, he became a partner in Futures Golf Club in Puryear, Tennessee.

When he sold his interest in this course, he purchased and operated Flora Golf and Country Club. Walt became interested in golf as a young caddy and later rose to become a top ranked amateur. He enjoyed the game throughout his life, even taking time to play a round on his wedding day in 1973.

Walt was an avid fisherman and talked about plans to get his boat on the lake again soon. He was a loyal fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball.

He served in the Navy during World War II and was of the Baptist faith. His memberships included the Flora Elks, Flora American Legion Post #14, Flora VFW Post #3999, Flora Moose Lodge, the NMN Club, and the Flora Golf & Country Club.

He loved his family, and especially "his girls." Because of their dedication, he was able to remain in the comfort of his home during the later days of his illness.

Walt is survived by two sons: Donald Sledge and John Conner Jr.; two daughters: Vicky Evans and Cathy S. Kieta; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; a brother: Bob Sledge; two sisters-in-law: Betty Sledge and Carolyn Sehie; and good friend Lenny Henson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife (Marilyn), a son (Ricky Sledge), a daughter (Elizabeth Ann Conner), and a brother (Dee L. Sledge).

Funeral services for Walt Sledge were held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Mike Evans officiating.

Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors.

Memorials to the newly established Walt and Marilyn Sledge Golf Scholarship Fund or to Flora Calvary Baptist Church.

Sledge, Walter Ray 'Walt' (I1667)

10387

Walter Samuel Marsh, 66, passed away at his home near Noble Sunday after a lingering illness of four years duration.

Mr. Marsh was born in Bradley County, Ark., but made his home in Richland County for a number of years. He was a consistent member of the M. E. Church. In 1888 he was married to Miss Corinda Mayo and to this union two sons and one daughter were born. The mother, daughter and one son preceded him to the grave. One son, Edward survives.

In 1907 Mr. Marsh was married to Miss Tennie McDowell, who survives him. Their two children both died in infancy.

Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church in Noble Tuesday afternoon with pastor Rev. C. R. Wise. The remains were interred at Hanna cemetery.

Olney Times, Thursday March 11, 1926

Marsh, Walter Samuel (I1023)

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Walter served a career in the United States Navy and retired in May 1966.

Bricker, Walter LeRoy (I982)

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Wanda arrived in Richland County at the age of ten when her father was relocated with the Pure Oil Company. Her family lived in the Pure Oil camps provided by the company for their employees. She was a devoted mother to her two children who enjoyed traveling with her family to the Ozarks and visiting relatives in Los Angeles. Wanda took pleasure in gardening and growing flowers. She also enjoyed antiquing and collecting depression glassware. She will be missed by all those that knew her.

Young, Wanda Jean (I37251)

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Wanda attended school at Aurora and Louisville, Illinois.

Krantz, Wanda Marie (I335)

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Wanda Ferne Barnhart, 88, of Owensboro passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born December 9, 1925 in Clay City, Illinois to the late William Shannon and Rosa Holman. She was a member of Settle Memorial Methodist Church, and retired as secretary for Mike Wells Architect at age 83. She was recently a volunteer at the Elizabeth Munday Center. Preceding her in death is her husband, Leslie A. "Barney" Barnhart, and granddaughter, Meredith Howell.

Ferne was an amazing, loving, funny, stubborn, generous, spunky, hard working, card playing, sports loving, singing and bowling woman. She was loved by her family and many others beyond that. The highlight of her life was being able to take her whole family on an Alaskan cruise in 2006. She was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinal and Owensboro High School Red Devil fan. In addition to sports, she thoroughly enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandsons.

Survivors include her children, James Holman (Sherry) Barnhart of Bloomington, IN, Deborah Lynn (John) Keelin of Madisonville, KY, Diana Lee Barnhart (Tibor Horvath) of Brentwood, CA, Amanda Howell (Tina Maloney) of Owensboro, KY, and Rebecca Jo Barnhart of Carlisle, England; grandchildren, Shanna (Brandon) Lahti, Mark (Abby) Keelin, Samantha Howell, Paul Barnhart, Holly Barnhart, Jeremy Kuzemchak, Andrea Horvath, and Forest Horvath; twin great grandsons, John Mark and Job Matthew Keelin; and a sister, Kathryn Crackel of Clay City, IL.

Services are 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at the Chapel of James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory in Owensboro. Burial will follow in Owensboro Memorial Gardens.

Holman, Wanda Ferne (I16519)

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Wanda Fessler, 79, of Argenta, died at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at Hawthorne Inn in Clinton.

There is no visitation. Cremation rites were accorded. Calvert Funeral Home in Argenta is in chare of arrangements.

Mrs Fessler was born on April 25, 1927 in Noble, the daughter of Charles Hance and Dora Denning. She married Howard Fessler on October 27, 1953. He preceded her in death in 2000.

She is survived by one sister, Georgia Eloise Leefers, of Argenta.

The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, August 2006

HANCE, Wanda (I12023)

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Wanda L. Bailey, age 74, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, December 11, 2021, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

She was born September 8, 1947, the daughter of Charles Knight and Mary Opal (Yauch) Harris. On May 21, 1988, she was united in marriage to Ronald R. Bailey during a ceremony at the Clay City First Baptist Church, and they have enjoyed spending 33 wedding anniversaries together.

Wanda had worked at Sparton Manufacturing and Bel-Tronics. She was an excellent cook, and very much enjoyed playing bingo.

She is survived by her husband, a sister, a nephew, a niece, and two cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Knight and Opal Harris; and a nephew, Charles Haynes.

Private burial will take place at Clay City Cemetery.

HARRIS, Wanda Lea (I636)

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Wanda Lea Bourne, 71, of Ridge Farm, formerly of Wynoose and Claremont, died at 9:16 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 1998, at United Samaritan Center in Danville.

Umfleet, Wanda Lea (I21438)

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Wanda Lee Clodfelter, 84, of West Salem, Illinois, passed from this life to the next on June 15, 2016.

Hames, Wanda Lee (I37988)

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Wanda Marie (Brassie) Shipman, 59, of Urbana, formerly of Lorton, VA, died on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at her residence.

BRASSIE, Wanda Marie (I46955)

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Wanda Maxine Tibbs, 88, of Clay City, was born on May 17, 1925 in Clay City, Illinois, the daughter of David and Bertha (Patridge) Murbarger. She married Charles "Hank" Tibbs on May 25, 1947 in Kentucky. He preceded her in death on September 30, 2012.

Maxine liked country music and loved chocolate. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Riley; Daughter, Barbara Heath; Daughter, Rhonda Weidner; Daughter, Tina Hopson; Brother, Neil Murbarger; ten Grandkids, 18 Great Grandkids, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, granddaughter, Pamela Heath, sister, "Babe 1" Murbarger, sister Cecile Murbarger Staser, and brothers, Opal Murbarger, Rolla Murbarger, Leo Murbarger, John Murbarger, Arkell Murbarger, Carroll Murbarger, Eath Murbarger, and Shelby Murbarger.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 3rd, at 10:30am, at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, in Clay City; with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, August 2nd, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at the Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, in Clay City.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Clay County.

Murbarger, Wanda Maxine (I20128)

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Wanda Schnautz, age 84, of Flora, Illinois passed away on Monday, April 21, 2014 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Wanda was born February 2, 1930 in Frankfort, Indiana the first of twin daughters to William and Ethel (Pruitt) Cottengaim.

Wanda was a graduate of Harter Township High School and a retired 21 year employee of Clay County Hospital as an admitting clerk and later a medical transcriptionist. Wanda loved her church, Flora Church of the Nazarene. She was an excellent cook and was best known for her homemade blackberry cobbler. She also enjoyed helping with and canning items from the family garden and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal and Illini fan.

Wanda was first married to Norman Rinehart. She later married Sherman R. Schnautz on October 16, 1982 in Flora. He preceded her in death on September 12, 2002.

She is survived by three sons: Mike (wife Sherry) Rinehart, Eric (wife Penny) Rinehart, James (wife Brenda) Rinehart; three step-sons: Greg Schnautz, Anthony Schnautz, Danny (wife Jackie) Schnautz; step-daughter: Pam Schnautz; two sisters: Wilma Alsup and Dorothy Green; two sisters-in-law: Neva Schnautz and Eva Herdes; eight grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Sherman, son Norlan Rinehart, three brothers (Leroy, Willis and Billy Cottengaim), and her twin sister Wandalene.

The funeral service for Wanda Schnautz was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with interment following in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs.

Memorial donations may be given to Flora Church of the Nazarene and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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Wanda will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother who looked forward to opportunities to see her grandchildren and share in their band, choral, and theatre performances. She enjoyed visiting and talking with others, especially during frequent occasions to join friends at coffee spots where proud updates about the grandkids were commonly exchanged, or where she might reveal some of the most recent deals she discovered while watching QVC. Over the years, Wanda worked at the International Shoe Company, Sparton Manufacturing, Flora City Hall, Flora Savings & Loan, and Clay Medical Center, and she would often accompany Jim to Masonic and Shriner events.

Alderson, Wanda Jean (I48091)

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Wanita J. Martin, 91, of Olney, died at 8:10 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2013, at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Funeral services at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney with Pastor Jerry Bush officiating. Burial at Crest Haven Memorial Park.

Mrs. Martin was born June 11, 1922, in Olney, the daughter of George and Verno Isabelle Daggy Winsor. She married Charles L. "Dot" Martin on April 11, 1943, in Fayetteville, N.C. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2004.

Wanita was a graduate of Olney Township High School. She was an active member for many years at Elm Street Christian Church and then became a member of Christian Church of Olney. She worked as a bookkeeper for car dealerships until she retired. She then worked part-time at Sears in Florida. Wanita enjoyed ceramics, cooking, and decorating for all the holidays. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Wanita was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a strong faith and instilled that in her children.

She is survived by her daughter, Sally Siesky and husband Larry, of Evansville, Ind.; son, George Martin and wife Kathy, of Olney; grandson, William Christopher Wood and wife Rose, of Decatur; granddaughter, Lindsey Martin, of Olney; grandson, Chad Martin, of Olney; great-grandchild, Brianna Wood, of Decatur; great-granddaughter, Riley Jo Kraus, of Olney; great-grandsons, Justin, Jeremy, and Jonathan Wood, of Texas; and brother, Bob Winsor.
Wanita was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter and son-in-law, Diana Sue and Donald Wood, grandson, Brian Michael Wood, and grandson, Patrick Aaron Johnson.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL) ~ August 21, 2013

Winsor, Wanita J. (I53942)

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