Notes: Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

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10501	Wife of J. Coggan. Age: 25 y, 8 m, 15 d.	?, Margaret (I27516)
10502	Wife of J.B. Blackwell, age 85y 1m 24d. Born in Estill Co., KY. Daughter of Thomas and Delilah Hunt McDowell. Cause of death; uremia (duration of 1 week), fracture of hip (2 week duration) bituary: May, 1948, died; Mrs. Lucy McDowell Blackwell, 85, on Saturday at Pattie A. Clay Hospital in Richmond; she was the daughter of Deliah Hunt and Thomas McDowell and the wife of Dr. James Benjamine "J.B." Blackwell (see 5 March 1948 for survivors); survived by seven sons: James H. of South Irvine, Eugene of Winchester, Willie of Rice Station, Lewis and Emanuel of Witt Springs, Forest of Irvine and Wesley Bloackwell of Detroit, MI; three daughters: Mrs. Eva Parks of Richmond, Mrs. Veanna Brown of Witt Springs and Mrs. H.B. Crouch of Washington, D.C., one brother: Samuel McDowell of Nicholasville, one sister: Mrs. Finney Green of Richmond; burial at Sand Hill.	McDowell, Lucy (I55538)
10503	Wife of Jos. died in her 36th year.	?, Mary (I30007)
10504	Wiley Henderson was the son of Nathaniel and Nancy Ruth (Hollingsworth) Henderson . Nathaniel was born in Edgefield, S.Carolina on Feb. 8 , 1788, Nathaniel died in Wayne County Il. on Oct. 9, 1854. Nancy Ruth was born in S. Carolina on Feb. 16 , 1792, Nancy Ruth died March 8, 1838. Wiley's first wife was Margaret M. ( Hudson ) Henderson, they were married April 11, 1849 in Vermillion County, Illinois. Wiley and Margaret were the parents of seven children, after Margaret's death Wiley married Sarah Elizabeth Church. Sarah Elizabeth Church was born in Meigs County Ohio on Feb.16, 1845 Sarah died Oct. 17, 1940 in Clay County Il. Wiley and Sarah were married in Johnsonville, Il. on February 26, 1868 . Wiley was born in La Salle County, Il. on Mar.3 , 1828, Wiley died Nov. 11, 1879 in Pittman, Il. Wiley and Sarah were the parents of five children. During the Civil War, Wiley served in the Union Army, he was a Private in the 61st Illinois Infantry Co. K . 1. Luiza Henderson January 9 , 1851 Daughter of Wiley and Margaret Henderson 2. Lonzo Henderson April 29 , 1852 Son of Wiley and Margaret Henderson 3. Washington Henderson July 5 , 1853 Son of Wiley and Margaret Henderson 4. Ruth Henderson April 11 , 1858 Daughter of Wiley and Margaret Henderson 5. Jasper Henderson February 27 , 1860 Son of Wiley and Margaret Henderson 6. Mary Henderson April 11 , 1861 Daughter of Wiley and Margaret Henderson 7. Eliza Henderson January 24 , 1864 Daughter of Wiley and Margaret Henderson Margaret died June 29 , 1867 8. William Henderson February 25 , 1869 Son of Wiley and Sarah Henderson 9.Dora Henderson May 12 , 1874 January 1 , 1971 Daughter of Wiley and Sarah Henderson 10. Rosa Henderson April 1 , 1871 --Feb. 18 , 1954 Daughter of Wiley and Sarah Henderson 11. Charles Richard Henderson Februaray 7 , 1876 - Oct. 8 , 1958 Son of Wiley and Sarah Henderson 12. Francis M. Henderson January 20 , 1879 Son of Wiley and Sarah Henderson UNION ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS 61st Regiment, Illinois Infantry Organized at Carrollton, Ill., and mustered in February 5, 1862. Moved to Benton Barracks, Mo., February 21, and duty there till March 26. Moved to Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., March 26-30. Attached to 2nd Brigade, 6th Division, Army of the Tennessee, to April, 1862. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, Army Tennessee, to July, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, District of Jackson, Tenn., to September, 1862. Unattached, District of Jackson, Tenn., to November, 1862. Post of Bolivar, District of Jackson, Tenn., 13th Army Corps (Old), Dept. of the Tennessee, to December, 1862. Post of Bolivar, District of Jackson, 16th Army Corps, to March, 1863. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 16th Army Corps, to May, 1863. 1st Brigade, Kimball's Provisional Division, 16th Army Corps, to July, 1863. 1st Brigade, Kimball's Division, District of Eastern Arkansas, to August, 1863. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, Arkansas Expedition, to November, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, Arkansas Expedition, to January, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 7th Army Corps, Dept. of Arkansas, to May, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 7th Army Corps, August, 1864. Veteran furlough, Dept. of Missouri, October-November, 1864. Veterans. 1st Brigade, Nashville and Chattanooga R. R., Dept. of the Cumberland, to February, 1865. Veterans, Unattached, 4th Division, 20th Army Corps, Dept. of the Cumberland, to March, 1865. 2nd Sub-District, Middle Tennessee, Dept. of the Cumberland, to September, 1865. SERVICE.-Battle of Shiloh, Tenn., April 6-7, 1862. Advance on and siege of Corinth, Miss., April 29-May 30. Moved to Bethel, thence to Jackson and Bolivar, Tenn., June 6-17. Duty at Bolivar till May, 1863. March to support of Rosecrans, at Iuka, Miss., September 16-22, 1862. Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign. Operations against Forest, in West Tennessee, December 18, 1862-January 3, 1863. Action at Salem Cemetery, near Jackson, December 19, 1862. Moved to Memphis, Tenn., thence to Vicksburg, Miss., May 31-June 3, 1863. Expedition up the Yazoo to Satartia June 2-8. Action at Satartia, Mechanicsburg, June 4. Moved to Haines' Bluff June 6. Siege of Vicksburg, Miss., June 9-July 4. Moved to Black River Bridge July 17, thence to Helena, Ark., July 27-31. Steele's Expedition against Little Rock, Ark., August 1-September 10. Bayou Fourche and capture of Little Rock September 19. Duty at Little Rock and Duvall's Bluff, Ark., till August, 1864. Expedition to Clarendon, Ark., June 25-29, 1864. Action at Clarendon June 25-26. Veterans on furlough August 14 to September. Company "K" joined Regiment from Camp Butler, Ill., March 20, 1864, and remained with Recruits at Duvall's Bluff, Ark., till February, 1865. Joined Regiment at Murfreesboro, Tenn., February 4, 1865. Veterans halted at St. Louis while returning to Arkansas. Companies "B," "D" and "G" guard river at Chester, Ill., till October 14, then joined Regiment at St. Louis. March through Missouri in pursuit of Price October 16-November 6. Moved to Paducah, Ky., November 6-11, thence to Nashville and Murfreesboro, Tenn., November 24-28. Action at Overall's Creek December 4. Hood's attack on Murfreesboro December 5-12. Wilkinson's Pike, near Murfreesboro, "The Cedars," December 7. Action with Forest near Murfreesboro December 15. Duty at Murfreesboro till March 21, 1865. Moved to Franklin, Tenn., and duty there till September. Mustered out at Nashville, Tenn., September 8 and discharged at Camp Butler, Ill., September 27, 1865. Regiment lost during service 3 Officers and 34 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 4 Officers and 183 Enlisted men by disease. Total 224.	Henderson, Wiley L. (I347)
10505	Wiley may have been born in Greene County, Indiana	Harmon, Wiley (I23336)
10506	Wilford Clarence Ausbrook was the youngest of three children born to Clyde Earl Ausbrook and Agnes Emily ("Brookie") Schooley. He attended local schools in Noble, Illinois and was a "star athlete" at Noble High School where he excelled in basketball and track. He attended McKendree College in Lebanon, Illinois for one year but was unable to continue pursuit of his bachelor's degree because of the economic hardships created by the "Great Depression". Struggling to find work he and a close friend from Noble, IL. were summoned by the friend's uncle to come to Hannah, North Dakota to work on a wheat harvesting crew. Shortly after arriving in Hannah, Wilford met LaMoine A. King who was home for summer vacation from her freshman year at the University of North Dakota. It wasn't long until they decided to be married and they did so in a civil ceremony in Langdon, North Dakota on 14 September 1935. After a brief honeymoon the couple relocated to Peoria, Illinois where Wilford entered into employment with the R.G. LeTourneau Company, a manufacturer of large earth moving machines. He studied metallurgy and welding and became an accomplished welder for LeTourneau and its several successor companies. He remained with them for another 38 years when he chose to retire. Upon retirement he and LaMoine relocated to Arizona, first living in Apache Junction, followed by a brief time in Mesa, and then finally settling in Cottonwood. An avid fisherman who frequently fished in Manitoba, Ontario, Wisconsin and Illinois, he loved to tell his fish stories including the 49 pound lake trout he caught at Flin Flon, Canada. A die hard Bradley University basketball fan and a devotee of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, "Ausie" rarely missed any of their outtings by either being in attendance or glued to his radio or television set. He loved the Friday night fights and was very adept at scoring the fighters, usually in agreement with the ringside judges. We still miss his enthusiasm and zest for "his" sports teams. A 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner (Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine), he was associated with the Mohammed Lodge of Peoria, Illinois. Upon his death in Cottonwood, AZ. his family distributed some of his cremains on Mount Humphrey, near Flagstaff, AZ. with the balance being scattered upon his parents' graves at the Clay City Cemetery in Clay City, Illinois. (Biography by his son-in-law John E. Bartos) ___________________________________________________________ WILFORD C. "Ausie" AUSBROOK Wilford C. "Ausie" Ausbrook, 86, formerly of Noble, IL., died November 22, 1997, at St. Luke's Hospital, in Phoenix, AZ. He was born in Noble, September 22, 1911. Mr. Ausbrook married LaMoine A. King, September 14, 1935 in Langdon, N.D. Mr. Ausbrook was employed in the earth moving manufacturing business, as a welder and supervisor in Peoria, IL., until retiring in 1973 to Arizona. He resided in Cottonwood since 1981. Previously, he lived in Apache Junction and Mesa. A life-long Mason, he was an active member of the Masonic Consistory in Peoria. He was a member and Elder of the Verde Valley Evangelical Free Church. Survivors include his wife, LaMoine, three daughters Eugenia King, Tucson, Karen Bartos, Colorado Springs, CO., Mary Peterson, Livermore, California; five grandchildren, and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter Lindsey Nelson, one brother, Dr. Eugene K. Ausbrook; and one sister, Camilla E. (Ausbrook) Peavyhouse. Source: "Local Obituaries" The County Commoner (Noble, Illinois), date unknown.	Ausbrook, Wilford Clarence 'Ausie' (I28883)
10507	Wilhelmine was a housewife and enjoyed going to auctions, cooking, fishing, farming and spending time with the family. She attended the Shiloh Methodist Church.	Hubble, Sarah Wilhemine (I46459)
10508	Willard E. "Jack" Harris, 85, of Crown Point, IN, died March 3, 2006. Mr. Harris was a charter member of Ambridge Methodist church in Gary, IN, and a member of First United Methodist Church of Crown Point, IN. He was retired after 40 years as a structural fitter for American Bridge Co., and a retired custodian of the elementary school in Crown Point, IN. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Yvonne; a son, David Harris; a daughtter, Linda Moyer; a sister, Evelyn Davis; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, Charles and Mina Harris; two brothers, Charles and Max Harris; two sisters, Naomi Lou and Norma Lee Harris; and a son, Larry Harris. Funeral services were held at First United Methodist Church in Crown Point with burial in Hoosier Prairie Cemetery in Louisville, IL. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Crown Point, IN. Pruzin and Little Funeral Home was in charge.	Harris, Willard E. 'Jack' (I641)
10509	Willard Lewis Hasler, age 81, died at 4:20 P.M. Tuesday, December 13, 2005, at the Lyons Health & Living Center.	HASLER, Willard Lewis (I10377)
10510	Willard O. Hasler, 91 Willard O. "Wig" Hasler, 91, of Noble, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, February 27, 2005, at Burgin Manor in Olney. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at Stasi-Grove Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of the funeral home with Reverend Bill Rennels officiating. Burial will be in North Freedom Cemetery in rural Noble. Mr. Hasler was born on November 28, 1913, in Noble, the son of Ira and Winnie (Schnautz) Hasler. He married Margaret Michels on May 4, 1935, in Vincennes, Ind. She survives. He was a retired farmer. During his lifetime, he was involved in Democratic Party politics and active in community service. From 1954 to April 1959, he served on the West Richland Community Unit School District Board of Directors and was president of the board when the elementary school was constructed in 1955-1956. In 1956, he was in charge of Noble Community Youth League. In 1970, he was elected as Richland County Chairman of the Democratic Party. During the 1970s, he served as a commissioner on Richland County Housing Authority Board and was elected to two terms as its chair. During his tenure, the housing authority built housing units in Noble in 1972 and East Fork Apartments in Olney in 1979. He also served as chairman of National Farmers Organization and was a life member. Mr. Hasler is survived by his wife, Margaret Hasler, of Noble; four daughters and three sons-in-laws, Karen Hasler, Jane Hasler Henick and her husband, Bertram, of Santa Monica, Calif., Retha Naret and her husband, Marcel, of Chandler, Ariz., and Linn Wells and her husband, Tom, of Olney; two grandsons, Paul Naret and his wife, Lynda, of Long Beach, Calif., and Shane Wells and his wife, Jodi, of Olney; one great-granddaughter, two step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Walter and Leroy Hasler, and two sisters, Margaret Herdes and Gladys Hansen. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association. Source: http://www.olneydailymail.com/articles/2005/03/01/obituaries /obit03.txt, March 1, 2005	Hasler, Willard Orpha 'Wig' (I1139)
10511	William "Bill" Hemphill, 63, of Flora, died May 18, 1997, at Marion Veterans Hospital. Hemphill was born May 14, 1934, in Overland, MO, the son of Harry and Iris Martin Hemphill. He married Dallas Franklin January 11, 1958, in Flora. He was a Korean War veteran, an area brick mason, and a member of the Flora American Legion Post, Flora Elks Lodge and Bricklayers Local #8 of Illinois. He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Diane Hemphill, Linda Knapp, and Stacey Earleywine; two brothers, Harry and Harold; a sister, Marie Lamonds; and three grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Charles Hemphill. Services were held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with burial in Clay City Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Veterans Hospital. (Published Olney Daily Mail)	Hemphill, William John 'Bill' (I23113)
10512	William "Bill" Henry Atchison, age 81, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away early Sunday morning, December 22, 2019, at his home. He was born April 1, 1938, in Louisville, the son of Andy and Arline (Rockhold) Atchison. He was united in marriage to Shirley K. Pickens on September 1, 1961, in Clay County and they have shared 58 wedding anniversaries together. Bill spent his entire life in Clay County. He proudly served two years in the Army. He was a member of the Louisville American Legion Post 914 and was honored to have helped many years with military services. Bill had a love for the outdoors, was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed gardening. He was North Clay School's #1 sports fan, along with his brother Russ Atchison and Schuyler Wiley. Bill was proud to have been named Louisville's Citizen of the Year in 2017. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, and friend to all who knew him. He is survived by his wife: Shirley Atchison of Louisville; a daughter: Sheila Atchison of Louisville; a brother: Russell Atchison; and four sisters: Louise Moats, Ruth Ann Bissey, Susie Doyle, and Mary Ellison. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Robert, Arnold, and Ray Atchison. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon, Thursday December 26, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. In honor of Bill's love of hunting those attending the visitation or funeral are invited to wear camouflage clothing or attire. Memorial donations are suggested to Louisville American Legion Post 914.	Atchison, William Henry 'Bill' (I46355)
10513	William "Bill" Lomas, age 74, passed into Eternity at his home in West Salem, IL on Tuesday evening, September 20, 2011.	Lomas, William 'Bill' (I11786)
10514	William "Bill" Pierce, 83, of Clay City, died at 10:40 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Mr. Pierce was born September 1, 1928, in Clay County, the son of William H. and Gladys (Holdren) Pierce. He married Evelyn Rhoads on February 20, 1949, in Clay City. She survives. He was a U.S. Steel Field Rep and worked in oil well supply. He was a member of Clay City Christian Church. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and member of American Legion Post #840. Mr. Pierce is survived by his wife, Evelyn Pierce, of Clay City; daughter, Janice Diane Pierce, of North Carolina; daughter, Shelly Ann Kamei, of California; grandson, Zachary William Pierce, of North Carolina; great-grandson, William Orneal Pierce II, of North Carolina; nephew, Stephen Haught, of Wisconsin; and nephew, Terry Haught, of Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Gladys Pierce, two sisters, and one nephew, William Haught. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Minister Darrel Brandon officiating. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery with full military rites conducted by Clay City veterans. Memorials may be made to Clay City Christian Church or American Legion Post #840.	Pierce, William O. 'Bill' Jr. (I1932)
10515	William "Bill" Shafer, 73, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away on October 2, 2014, with his family by his side. Bill was born in Effingham, Illinois to Virgil and Helen (Witt) Shafer on March 29, 1941. After graduating from Clay City High School in 1959, he attended the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana on a Navy ROTC scholarship. In June of 1963, he was commissioned as a Naval Officer, graduated from U of I with a BS in Mathematics, and married Emily (Amy) Thompson all in one weekend. He served on the USS Amberjack from 1963-1965. After graduating from Nuclear Submarine School in 1966, Bill served on a nuclear submarine, the USS John Adams. In 1968, he resigned from the Navy to spend more time with his family and began his career in the telecommunications industry at Illinois Bell and then Pacific Telecom. Bill was an avid Seahawks, UW Huskies, and Illini football fan and enjoyed spending weekends traveling to games with family and friends. Bill leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Amy Shafer; daughter, Sondra Smith of Seattle; son, Michael Shafer and wife Kim of Bellevue; daughter-in-law, Leah Shafer of Vancouver; 4 grandchildren, Madison, Zach, Carson, and Kayla; sister, Joanne Poorman of Vincennes, Indiana; brother, Jim Shafer of Bourbonnais, Illinois; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Helen Shafer; and his son, Tom Shafer. A memorial service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 4:00p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2283). Please sign his Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits. Funeral Home	Shafer, William David 'Bill' (I37494)
10516	William "Bill" Walker, 78, of Olney passed away at 10:33 AM on March 30, 2013 at Richland Memorial Hospital Bill was born on July 30, 1934 in Pueblo, CO to Jessie Harlow and Eva Mae (Livings) Walker Bill was a loving husband and devoted father. He loved spending time with his family and grand-kids. He also enjoyed writing poems about his family. Bill loved animals and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bird watching. Bill married Eva (Stuckey) Walker on August 28, 1955 in Kingman, KS. They enjoyed 58 years of marriage. Survived by Wife, Eva (Stuckey) Walker Son, Daniel Walker of Manteno, IL Son, Jeff Walker and wife Darlene of Olney Daughter, Debra Anderson of Vincennes, IN Daughter, Tammy Walden of Olney Daughter, Michelle Guerrero and husband Jamie of Raleigh, NC 14 Grandchildren and Great Granddaughter Sister, Doris Croft Brother, Bob Walker and wife Barbara Sister, Margie Esparza and husband Alex Sister-in-law, Nancy Walker Former Son-in-law, John Walden Preceded in death by Parents, Sisters Rose Marie and Mary, Brothers Don and Chuck	WALKER, William Bill (I53946)
10517	William "Bill" Wright, 83, of Olney, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at his home. Bill was born August 3, 1932 in Bridgeport, Illinois, the son of Harold and Edith (Nesler) Wright. He married Mary Lou Taylor on June 12, 1954 in Olney. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in the Korean War, and a recipient of the Purple Heart. Bill attended Free Methodist Church in Olney. He loved the Lord. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed many fishing trips to Canada with friends and family. He was a great family man who loved his daughters and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Lou Wright of Olney; daughters, Lynn Ann Skelton and husband David of Iuka, IL; Susie VanBlaricum and husband Kevin of Noble, IL, Willa Dawn Wright of Centralia, IL; brother, Ed Wright and wife Marilyn of Olney; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Larry Wright, and sister, Judy Deel. Cremation Rites were accorded, with graveside services in Hanna Cemetery on Thursday, March 17, at 10:00 a.m. Memorials can be made to Murray Parents Assn., Centralia, IL or Hospice of Southeastern Illinois. Obit from Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, IL	Wright, William Earl 'Bill' (I35191)
10518	William "Bud" A. Beck was a son of Arthur and Bernice Beck. He married Bettie Ann Price on June 11, 1945. She preceded him in death on September 22, 2000. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He participated in the D-Day landing while onboard LST No. 1.	Beck, William Arthur 'Bud' (I28538)
10519	William (Bill) H. Billingsley Sr., 73, Clay City died today at 6:20 a.m. in Clay County Hospital, Flora. He was born Oct. 5, 1905 in Kentucky to Lafayette and Martha Smith Billingsley Sr. His wife, Amy Gaskin Billingsley, died May 17, 1971. He is survived by sons, Robert of Waycada, Minn., William Jr. of Rock Springs, Wyo., and Charles of Georgetown, III.; a daughter, Marie Martin, Clay City; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Clay City United Methodist Church and the Odd Fellows Lodge, Clay City. Arrangements will be announced by the Cardascio Funeral Home, Clay City. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, May, 1978.	Billingsley, William H. 'Bill' (I29338)
10520	William (Bill) Joseph Bell, 84, of Oxnard passed away March 2, 2015 following a prolonged illness. He was a 50 year resident of Oxnard moving from Hawaii. Bill was born in St. Francisville, Illinois to William and Velma Bell on September 27, 1930. He was born the first of seven children. He was married to the love of his life Myrtle Frankle Bell for 50 years. Bill served in the United States Navy for 21 years as a flight engineer retiring in 1968. He worked for the city of Oxnard for 21 years as a fleet mechanic retiring in April of 1993. Bill loved loved anything that had to do with planes, cars, boats and fishing. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Myrtle Frankle Bell and two brothers, Lewis Bell and Ron Bell. Bill is survived by his children, Terry I. Bell (Jerri) of Redding, CA, Betty Miller (Dennis) of Ventura, CA, William F. Bell (Lydia Guerna) of Oxnard, CA; siblings, Patti Greenwood, Marion Lee, Sharon Tabor, Robert (Bud) Bell all of Illinois; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A visitation and viewing for Bill will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Reardon Funeral Home, 511 North A Street, Oxnard with a graveside service following at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura, CA.	Bell, William Joseph 'Bill' (I448)
10521	William A. "Bill" Marks, 73, of Flora, IL formerly of Olney, IL died at 4:55 PM Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Flora Rehab & Health Care Center in Flora, IL. He was born July 5, 1937 in Kansas City, MO to Alva & Ruth (Curtis) Marks. He married Violet Snyder on June 19, 1957 in Olney, IL. She preceded him in death on April 15, 1997. He was a maintenance and machine operator for ICG Railroad and served 20 years as an Olney Volunteer Fireman. Bill enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by 3 daughters: Vicki Marks of Olney, Julie Mines of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Susan Block & husband Randy of Flora; 2 sisters: LaVerne Harrison & husband Bob of Vandalia and Thelma Turner of Kansas City, MO; special friend: Charlene Schwager of Flora; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. In addition to their own family, Bill and Violet helped raise 153 foster children. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday (October 29, 2010) at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maple Dale Cemetery, Olney. Visitation will be from 10 AM until time of service on Friday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.	MARKS, William A. 'Bill' (I54484)
10522	William A. Corky Schnepper, 68, of rural Rinard, died at 9:35 a.m., Monday, February 2, 2015 at his home. Corky was a retired truck driver, former owner of Corkys Bar in Clay City, and had also worked in the oil fields. He served in Vietnam as a member of the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and the Centralia Area Fold-Em Club. He was also an avid golfer, poker player, die-hard Cubs fan and classic car enthusiast. Corky was born November 23, 1946 in Sailor Springs, the son of Francis (Sam) and Billie Jean (Michels) Schnepper. He is survived by his wife: Roberta (Lamb) Schnepper; two daughters and son-in-law: Kristin and Joey Hale and Ericka Lamb and fiancé Phillip Spicer; brother and sister-in-law: Michael and Jodi Schnepper; two sisters and brother-in-law: Jeanie Hall and Mary Jo and Larry Patridge; five grandchildren: Nicole Wells, Jesse Miller, Jerron Thilker, Destiny Lamb and Brittny Spicer; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Beverly, baby daughter: Sondra, and ex-wife: Vickie. A funeral service for Corky Schnepper was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Pastor Brad Harris officiating. Interment followed in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, where military honors were presented. Memorial donations to Clay County Animal Rescue Shelter (CCARS).	Schnepper, William A. 'Corky' (I22339)
10523	William A.Harrison, Husband of Martha (Barks?) and Elvie Boyntin or Boyington. Said to have died during the civil war. His children were William, Nancy Ann E., Martha Jane, John Pleasant, Betsy Jane, Mary J. "Polly", Sally, and Moses Harrison.	Harrison, William A. (I50493)
10524	William Alvin Wells, 71, passed away at his home in Noble last Wednesday evening following a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife, Ida, four sons, four daughters, two sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held Friday in the Shiloh Church south of Clay City with the Rev. H.E. Dickey in charge. Burial was in the Wells cemetery in Wayne County. Published in Olney Advocate (IL) - February 25, 1954	Wells, William Alvin (I17855)
10525	William Alvin Wells, 71, passed away at his home in Noble last Wednesday evening following a lingering illness.	Family: Wells, William Alvin / Gregg, Ida Mae (F7911)
10526	william and lottie farmed at cullom for 26 years before moving	Heninger, William Briton (I14138)
10527	William Arthur "Bill" Krantz, 75, of Farina passed away at 3:00 am, Monday, June 26, 2023 at the Aperion Care in St. Elmo, Illinois. He was born on January 10, 1948, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of James Ivan and Pearl (Manning) Krantz. Bill married Mary Ann Cummins on December 31, 1984, in Clay County and they shared 30 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on July 30, 2015. Bill worked hard in his lifetime and spent most of his career at Sulsberger Oil Company. He also occupied himself with farming and later dedicated himself to service work by joining Larkinsburg Township and the Village of Iola. He took great pride in caring for his horses and cattle on the farm. Bill will always be remembered as a deeply devoted family man who loved his family dearly. His presence brought immense joy to everyone who knew him. Bill was a member of the SAL Edgewood American Legion. He is survived by his children: William "Troy" Krantz (Marlene Young) of Virginia, Kyle Allen Krantz of Effingham, Levi Cory Krantz of Farina, Tammy Krantz-Heiden of Louisville; grandchildren: Felicia Owens (Beau) Herrick, Kendra Krantz of Nashville Illinois, Broc Krantz of Louisville, Shanae Coffey (Drew) of Charleston and Cody Krantz of Farina. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Mary Ann Krantz; two granddaughters; brother Robbie Krantz; sisters Lynn Shamhart and Wanda McDowell. Funeral services to celebrate Bill's life will be held at 12:00 pm, Friday, June 30, 2023 at the McGriff Funeral Home in Louisville with Brent Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at the Newton Chapel Cemetery, rural Louisville. Visitation will be held on Friday morning at the funeral home where friends may call from 11:00 to 12:00. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bill's memory to the Edgewood American Legion, for the Children's Activities.	KRANTZ, William Arthur 'Bill' (I610)
10528	William attended the common schools, and since grown has paid his attention to farming and dealing in stock. He owns 500 acres of land. For two years he engaged in the mercantile business at Gatewood. In religion, he is a Baptist. He was married, October 27, 1875, to Drucilla, only child of Joel Wammack (deceased), an early settler of Clay County. They have had two children -Francis Marion and William R. Excerpt from "History of Wayne and Clay Counties, Illinois 1884	Levitt, William Henry (I35262)
10529	William Beard, son of Joseph and Malinda Beard, was born in Wayne county, Ill., Aug. 6, 1844, and departed this life March 14, 1926, age 81 years, 7 months and 8 days. He was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Josephine Martin near Flora, Ill., June 3. 1867. To this union was born 7 children, A. J. Beard, of St. Louis, Mo.; Ida M. Beard, at home; Homer Ishmel Beard, who preceded him in death at the age of 4 years; Nora Logan of Des Moines, Iowa; Gertrude Hoagland of Los Angeles, Calif.; Bertha B. Luse and Ethel Harned of Flora, Ill. He was a veteran of the Civil war having enlisted in 1862 at the age of 18 and faithfully serving his country until the close of the rebellion. Three months of this time he endured the unspeakable horrors of the Andersonville prison. He had lived a long and useful life. He was a brave soldier, a kind and devoted husband and father, generous to the poor, and an honest man. Just at the dawn of a new day he gently fell into that dreamless sleep. He will suffer no more, shed no more tears and say no more good byes. His life was good, his' death sublime and upon his brow was set the wondrous seal of everlasting peace. (The Flora Journal-Record, March 18, 1926)	Beard, William (I55047)
10530	William C Engledow in 1860 Census born 1849 in Tennessee. He died 29 January 1865 of wounds he received in the battle of Nashville, TN	Engledow, William C. (I55474)
10531	William C Madding, West Salem, IL. William C Madding son of Champion S and Elizabeth (Caple) Mading was born Smith Co., TN on 29 Jun 1819 and died 14 Mar 1874 in Edwards Co., IL, as a result of a blow to the head dealt by his step-son Christopher Hunt. Christopher and his mother, Susan were charged with his death and later acquitted. Susan was William's third wife. William first married Elizabeth, her maiden name unknown, together they produced two children. Thomas born ca 1841 and Champion born ca 1849. William then married Martha Hill on 29 Mar 1850 in Richland Co., IL and together they produced nine children, Mary Ann, Rebecca C, Jesse Calvin, William H, Francis M, Amanda, Ellen, James R, and Christina. He married a third time to Susan Emily Hill Hunt, 9 Mar 1867 in Edwards Co., IL and they had four children they are namely: Seymour, DeKalb, Isaac N and Leonard. William is buried in the north west corner of Macedonia Cemetery	Madding, William C. (I47622)
10532	William Crosby Bassett, 75, who has resided on a farm four miles southwest of Olney for the last 50 years, died at his home Wednesday morning.	Bassett, William Crosby (I42687)
10533	William D. "Bill" Black, 67, 6 Willow Drive, Olney, died at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 1987 in St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville, Ind.	Black, William Dale 'Bill' (I37509)
10534	William Dale "Heavy" Bickers, 72, of Newton, died April 27, 1991 at Newton Rest Haven. Mr. Bickers was born April 17, 1919 in Champaign County, the son of Perry and Susie Olive Galloway Bickers. He attended Calvary Baptist Church and was a member of Sailor Springs Christian Church. He was a member of Richland Post #30, American Legion and Olney Memorial Post #4226 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Bickers is survived by one son, Randall D. Bickers; four daughters, Marlene Ellison, Brenda Sloan, Terrie Pickerel, and Rhonda Bickers;a brother, Samuel Bickers; one sister, Wanda Green; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister. Funeral services were held at the chapel of Zirkle Funeral Home with burial and full military rites at Headyville Cemetery. Military rites provided by the Olney Veterans organizations.	Bickers, William Dale 'Heavy' (I36347)
10535	William Denbow Kennedy (Kenedy/Kannaday) was born in Maryland on 6 April 1819 according to the details on his death record. He was a Tailor by trade. It is listed in an 1880 Census Schedule for others with disabilities that he is blind at this point in his life. We know at this time that William was married at least twice. His first marriage was to Laura Van Tassel. Her last name is spelled a variety of ways over the years, too. Some records say she was born in New York and others say Michigan. It appears that she and most her siblings were born in NY and then migrated to Michigan when she was a child. They were married in 1842. William and Laura's early life together started in Michigan and they have at least two children identified in the 1850 Census. William's occupation is Tailor. They live very close to Laura's Van Tassel family and they are identified in the well documented Van Tassel genealogy that goes back to the early Dutch settlements in the 1620s. At this time I can identify two children from the 1850 Census. Charles A. Kennedy (abt 1844) and Sarah Kennedy (abt 1846). Both born in Michigan. I pick up the family again in Indiana by 1858 as they had at least two daughters, Alice Elvira Kennedy Wells (1858-1927), and Laura Belle Kennedy Neff (1862-1949), both born in Indiana. They are found living in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana and some records list Perrysville, Indiana. Laura died in 1867 but I haven't found her details at this time. William's second wife was Miriam Kiddy. Their marriage was recorded in 1868 and they were together for 26 years. She was born Sep 1841 in Carroll County, Ohio and died 8 Aug 1928 in St. Louis Missouri but is buried here at Clay City Cemetery, as well. William and Miriam's children include: Florence "Flora" May Kennedy Davidson (1868-1917), Jacob Franklin Kennedy (1871-1939), Bertha Jeanette Kennedy Bradford McCauley (1877-1948), and Fred Alfred Kennedy (1881-1954). All born in Clay County, Illinois. William's death record gives the following information: William D Kennedy Sex: Male Color: White At time of death he was Year: 75 Month: 3 Days 16 Occupation: Tailor Date and Time of Death: 22 July 1894 at 4 a.m. Married, American, Born in Maryland Resident of Illinois: 30 Years Place of Death: Clay City, Illinois Cause of Death: Tuberculosis Duration of Disease: 1 Year Burial Place and Date: Clay City Cemetery on 23 July 1894 Undertaker: TN Pearce in Clay City Physician Returning Certificate: OW and JW Boyles of Clay City, Illinois Info from Kaylen Wells Cirillo 3rd Great Granddaughter via William's daughter Alice Elvira Kennedy Wells	KENNEDY, William D. (I53334)
10536	William E. Doherty, 78, of Olney, died at 4:24 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, at Richland Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Sumners-Kistler Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Frost officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crest Haven Cemetery near Claremont. Military rites will be performed at graveside. Memorials may be made to Richland Memorial Hospital Home Health Services and Long Term Care Unit. Doherty was born Oct. 15, 1919 in Murphysboro, the son of Stephen and Eva (Jeffrey) Doherty. He married Violet Watkins in February 1979. He retired as store manager for General Oilfield Supply. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Clay City and the VFW, American Legion, Elks Lodge, Eagles Lodge, and Masonic Lodge of Olney. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Tony of Los Angeles, Calif., Jeffrey and his wife, Barbara, of Carbondale and Michael Watkins of Centralia; four daughters, Mary Roberts and her husband, Richard, of Lawrenceville, Patricia Hamilton and her husband, Jack, of Bruceville, Ind., Kathy Bromeling and her husband, Lloyd, of Frazee, Minn. and Linda Beckwith and her husband, Jim, of Detroit Lakes, Minn.; one brother, Stephen Doherty of Mt. Dora, Fla.; six grandchildren, Clint Durall of Terre Haute, Ind., Jackie Durall Morrison of Columbus, Ind., Jamie Shidler of Stutgardt, Germany, Scott Roberts of Elizabethtown, Ky., Jeffrey Doherty of Carbondale, and Sarah Doherty of Carbondale; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, parents, and two grandsons. Olney Daily Mail (IL)	Doherty, William E. 'Bill' (I18385)
10537	William E. Gilkey, 37, driver for the Loffland Brothers drilling company, was burned to death Friday afternoon when trapped in his burning trailer home a short distance east of Clay City, on Route 50.	GILKEY, William Elbert (I30301)
10538	William E. Travous, of Olney died Monday, September 5, 2011, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind., with his family at his side. At Bill's request, his body was donated to Indiana University of Medicine. A memorial celebration of his life will be held from 3:30-5:30 September 12 at Elm Street Christian Church in Olney. Bill was born to Roy and Mildred Travous on January 17, 1932, in Noble. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952 -1972. During this time he served as a Master Sergeant on the Presidential Flight Group of Air Force One and Air Force Two under three U. S. Presidents. Upon his retirement from the U.S.A.F. he went on to serve as Security for the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. After returning home to Olney, he worked for East Richland school system and was a Postal Mail Carrier for Olney for 15 years before retiring. Bill enjoyed collecting old cars and walking canes. Those who knew him knew how infectious his laugh was and oh, how he could tell a story! Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Naomi; son, Tim and wife, Lori, of Olney; daughter Lisa Brimage and husband, Gary, of West Columbia, Texas; his grandchildren, Timothy Travous Jr. and wife, Dustann, Matthew Travous and companion, Donna Browning, Misty Taphorn and husband, Dan, Nicole Mason and fiancé, Dustin Maxey, Gary Brimage Jr. and wife, Maria, Alisha Klehm and husband, Kevin, and Jared Brimage; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Brett, Jessie and Sara Brimage, Kaylyn and Kyla Klehm; brother, Bob Travous and wife, Ruth; sister-in-law, Bonnie and husband, Lynden Balding; brother-in-law, Frank Wade Jr. and wife, Monnie; brother-in-law, David Wade and wife, Barbara; brother-in-law, Roger Wade and wife, Peggy; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mildred; two sisters, Betty Lincoln and Norma Travous; nephew, Robert Wade; and great-grandson, Zakk Brimage. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association.	Travous, William E. 'Bill' (I50084)
10539	William Edward Klein, age 92, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Friday morning, October 16, 2020, at his home. William, known as Bill to his family and friends, was born March 2, 1928, in Flora, Illinois, the son of William E. and Evelyn (Davis) Klein. He was united in marriage to Emma Elizabeth Meglich on January 15, 1949, in Kirkwood, Missouri. Bill was a local farmer all his life after service in the US Army Air Force near the end of World War II. He was active in the Flora Community Consolidated School Board of Education for many years, finishing as President of the board. Bill was a long-time member of the Illinois Farm Bureau including serving as Clay County President, Vice-President, and Director. He was elected to the Illinois Agricultural Association (IAA) Board of Directors serving from 1993-1999. Survivors include his wife: Emma Klein of Flora; 2 sons and daughters-in-law: William and Deborah Klein of Flora and Troy and Michelle Klein of Medway, Ohio; 2 daughters and son-in-law: Bonnita and David Brown of Keller, Texas and Lorraine Waddell of La Crescenta, California; 6 grandchildren: Kristen Kougias, Erin Ingram, Graham Klein, Allie Klein, Matthew Klein, and Lucas Klein; 14 great-grandchildren: Rase Collins, Ryder Collins, Rowdy Collins, Ava Billingsley, Rylan Billingsley, Alexander Kougias, Anika Kougias, Liam Kougias, Cora Kougias, Henry Kougias, Finley Ingram, Mara Ingram, Arden Ingram, and Oliver Klein. Preceding him in death were his parents; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law: Donald and Marie Klein and Gerald and Pat Klein; 1 sister and brother-in-law: Evelyn and Kenneth Myers; and a granddaughter: Jessika Klein-Billingsley. A graveside ceremony will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at St. Stephen Cemetery, with the presentation of military funeral honors.	Klein, William Edward 'Bill' Sr. (I44076)
10540	William F Musgrove was one of the oldest settlers in Richland County, coming here with his parents in 1820. He was born July 13, 1816, in Jefferson County, Ky, and when he was about two years old, his parents brought him to Lawrence County, Ind., and two years later removed to Lawrence County, Il., and settled on what is known as the Springtown Prairie. Here William was reared, and when a boy, drove team from Louisville, Ky., and Evansville, Ind., for John C. Riley, of Lawrenceville, Il., working for him in this way for about five years. He afterwards teamed for Steward about two years, and since that time, he has been engaged in farming. In about 1838, he entered forty acres of land, adding from time to time by purchasing as he was able to do so, until he now owns 300 acres, 160 which he has under improvement. Flies in the early time was so numerous, that on riding a horse across the prairie, he would drop instantly and roll, the rider would hurriedly dismount, and as the horse would rise, he would as quickly remount, and proceed a short distance, when the horse would again fall, continuing this way until the end of the journey. Wheat was hauled to Evansville at 37 1/2 cents a bushel, and pork sold at $1.50 per 100 pounds. A good cow at that time could be bought for $6.00. Mr. Musgrove has been Town Commissioner and School Treasurer. He also packed the mails from Mt. Carmel to Lawrenceville, Stringtown, St. Marie, Newton, and to Greenup in Cumberland County. He was about two years engaged in this work. He was married in 1839 to Martha Bullard, of Illinois. Mrs. Musgrove died July 1854, aged thirty-eight years. Six children blessed this union, five sons and one daughter. He was next married January 22, 1855, to Mrs. Sophia Burnell, daughter of Benjamin SUMNER, in honor of whom the town of Sumner was named. She was born July 21, 1826. They have four children: two sons and two daughters. His son John B., served in the late war. - Counties of Cumberland, Jasper and Richland, Illinois: Historical and Biographical (1884) William Musgrove came to Lawrence county, Ind. when he was two years old and two years later came to Lawrence county, IL. He married Martha Bullard in 1839. She died July 1854, age 38 years. They had six children, five sons and one daughter. He married Sophia Sumner Burnell Jan 22, 1855. They had four children, two sons and two daughters.	Musgrove, William Frame (I23262)
10541	William F. Harmon, 64, of Olney, died at 7:54 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 1998, at Richland Memorial Hospital.	Harmon, William Franklin 'Bill' (I40980)
10542	William Garrott Barker, Sr., 64, of 118 E. 8th St. SE, Clay City, was dead on arrival at Clay County Hospital at 10:55 p.m. Monday. He was born Sept. 23, 1906 in Ingraham. He married Kathryn Gambriel Oct. 7, 1945 in Sailor Springs. Surviving is his wife, Kathryn; also a son, William Jr. of Flora; three brothers, Russell of Clay City, Eliza of Skokie, and Lawrence of Indiana; four sisters, Mrs. Della Thomann of Olney, Mrs. Maime Kessler of Olney, Mrs. Caddie Hall of Urbana, and Mrs. Frankie Laycoax of Chicago. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 488, Clay City, American Legion at Sailor Springs. Services will be at the Clay City Chapel of the Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home and Masonic services will be held. Full military services will be rendered at the Clay City Cemetery. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, June, 1971.	Barker, William Jarrott (I29272)
10543	William George "Cheech" Cooley, 50, of Noble, died at 2 a.m. Sunday, April 8, 2012, at his residence. Cremation rites were accorded. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at 446 Alco Street in Noble with Reverend Doyle Williams officiating. Mr. Cooley was born January 10, 1962, in Dolton, the son of George William and Sharon Lynn (Lincoln) Cooley. He was a bodyman and metal worker. Mr. Cooley is survived by his helpmate of 27 years, Angela Gish; son, William Patrick Adam Gish; daughter, Heather Gish; daughter, Amber (Rahman) Watson; stepson, Shawn Garcia; sister, Tammy (Joe) Wawrzycki; sister, Wendy Tornberg; stepbrother, Dean Walker; five stepsisters; paternal grandparents, Alberta (Lyle) Cooley; maternal grandparents, Emme (William) Ciszar; uncle, Bill Ciszar; aunt, Arlene Corder; stepfather, Earl Lincoln; grandchildren, James, Jacob and Novalie; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; second sons; best friend, Jeff Crisman; special goddaughter, Rachel Lundstrom; special mother in common, Patricia Reidisell; special sisters-in-common, Kathy (Leo) Castillo, and Michelle Baptist; and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Cooley, and grandparents. Condolences may be made at www.summers-kistler.com. Olney Daily Mail (IL)	COOLEY, William George 'Cheech' (I55185)
10544	William got a Military Warrant 1 Dec 1851 in Wayne Co., IL #4468 issued at Vandalia, IL for 40 Acres in SE Qtr of Sec. 21, Twp. 2N, R8E because of his service from the Black Hawk War. He was in 9 Jun to 3 Jul 1832. They went from Indianapolis to S. Bend and back. He was a Private in Capt. John Wishard's 57th Reg from Johnson Co. who met up with the 40th Reg under Col Russell. He served with his brother-in-law, James Ware and his brother, David Perry.	Perry, William (I39354)
10545	William H. "Bill" Redinger, 82, of Olney, died at 6:15 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 1997, at his residence.	Redinger, William Howard 'Bill' (I1367)
10546	William H. "Spud" Grove, 89, of Cisne, died May 12, 2005 at 8:23 a.m. at the Cisne Healthcare Center in Cisne.	Grove, William Henry 'Spud' (I12989)
10547	William H. (Cotton) Smith, 63, Clay City, died at 1:52 a.m. today in Clay County Hospital in Flora. Services will be in the Cardascio Funeral Home in Clay City. Visitation will be with Masonic Services. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery with full military services at graveside. Mr. Smith was born Sept. 3, 1918 in LaSalle County, the son of Wm. H. and Sylvia C. (Travis) Smith. He was a laborer for Pure Oil Co.; a World War II veteran; a member of the American Legion, and VFW in Olney; the Eagles in Fairfield; and the Moose in Flora. Survivors include two sons, Larry H., Ca.; Joe Dennis, David City, Neb.; two daughters, Mrs. Pearlie (Jean) Scribner, David City; Mrs. Mary Ellen Rich, Ca.; a brother, Donald R., Noble; five sisters, Mrs. Thelma Brewer, Mrs. Carl (Ethel) Crites, and Sarah L. Smith, all of Olney; Mrs. James (June) Brown, Noble; and Mrs. Marvin (Jenny) Martin, Clay City; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and two sons. Taken from Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, February 18, 1982	Smith, William H. 'Cotton' (I44657)
10548	William H. (Cotton) Smith, 63, Clay City, died at 1:52 a.m. today in Clay County Hospital in Flora.	Smith, William H. 'Cotton' (I44657)
10549	William H. Clevy, age 65, one of Claremont's most prominent citizens for many years, died at his home in Claremont at noon Monday.	Clevy, William H. (I19309)
10550	William H. Combs, 75, Route 4, Olney, died at 5:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1988, in Richland Memorial Hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday in the Zirkle Funeral Home, with Rev. Art Ritchey presiding. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg. Mr. Combs was born March 20, 1988, in Richland County, the son of Tice and Ollie (Bradford) Combs. He married Elma Stremme in 1937 and she died March 27, 1966. He then married Alberta Gross July 28, 1967, and she survives. He was a farmer and attended the Parkersburg United Methodist Church. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two sons, William Eugene Combs, Belleville, and Ron A. Combs, Sr., Olney; eight daughters, Mrs. Don V. (Joyce) Lewis, Newton, Mrs. Joe (Freda) Payne, Joliet, Mrs. Rod (Katy) Gum, Salem, Ore., Mrs. William (Geraldine) Shroyer, Sailor Springs, Mrs. Terry (Sharon) Harper, Noble, Mrs. David (Sarah) Pampe, Olney, and Mrs. Garry (Ann) Lincold, Lutesville, Mo., and Mrs. Rex (Sandra) Cornwell, Olney; a daughter-in-law, Mrs, Regina Taylor, Noble; two brothers, Harry E. Combs, Evansville, Ind., and Charles Combs, Olney; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Hawkins, Odin, and Mrs. Florence Morris, Carmi; 35 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, two brothers, three sisters and two grandchildren. Published in the Olney Daily Mail.	Combs, William Halley (I54015)

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Wife of J. Coggan. Age: 25 y, 8 m, 15 d.

10502

Wife of J.B. Blackwell, age 85y 1m 24d. Born in Estill Co., KY. Daughter of Thomas and Delilah Hunt McDowell. Cause of death; uremia (duration of 1 week), fracture of hip (2 week duration)

bituary:
May, 1948, died; Mrs. Lucy McDowell Blackwell, 85, on Saturday at Pattie A. Clay Hospital in Richmond; she was the daughter of Deliah Hunt and Thomas McDowell and the wife of Dr. James Benjamine "J.B." Blackwell (see 5 March 1948 for survivors); survived by seven sons: James H. of South Irvine, Eugene of Winchester, Willie of Rice Station, Lewis and Emanuel of Witt Springs, Forest of Irvine and Wesley Bloackwell of Detroit, MI; three daughters: Mrs. Eva Parks of Richmond, Mrs. Veanna Brown of Witt Springs and Mrs. H.B. Crouch of Washington, D.C., one brother: Samuel McDowell of Nicholasville, one sister: Mrs. Finney Green of Richmond; burial at Sand Hill.

McDowell, Lucy (I55538)

10503

Wife of Jos. died in her 36th year.

?, Mary (I30007)

10504

Wiley Henderson was the son of Nathaniel and Nancy Ruth (Hollingsworth) Henderson .

Nathaniel was born in Edgefield, S.Carolina on Feb. 8 , 1788, Nathaniel died in Wayne County Il. on Oct. 9, 1854.

Nancy Ruth was born in S. Carolina on Feb. 16 , 1792, Nancy Ruth died March 8, 1838.

Wiley's first wife was Margaret M. ( Hudson ) Henderson, they were married April 11, 1849 in Vermillion County, Illinois.

Wiley and Margaret were the parents of seven children, after Margaret's death Wiley married Sarah Elizabeth Church. Sarah Elizabeth Church was born in Meigs County Ohio on Feb.16, 1845 Sarah died Oct. 17, 1940 in Clay County Il.

Wiley and Sarah were married in Johnsonville, Il. on February 26, 1868 . Wiley was born in La Salle County, Il. on Mar.3 , 1828, Wiley died Nov. 11, 1879 in Pittman, Il. Wiley and Sarah were the parents of five children.

During the Civil War, Wiley served in the Union Army, he was a Private in the 61st Illinois Infantry Co. K .

1. Luiza Henderson January 9 , 1851 Daughter of Wiley and Margaret Henderson

2. Lonzo Henderson April 29 , 1852 Son of Wiley and Margaret Henderson

3. Washington Henderson July 5 , 1853 Son of Wiley and Margaret Henderson

4. Ruth Henderson April 11 , 1858 Daughter of Wiley and Margaret Henderson

5. Jasper Henderson February 27 , 1860 Son of Wiley and Margaret Henderson

6. Mary Henderson April 11 , 1861 Daughter of Wiley and Margaret Henderson

7. Eliza Henderson January 24 , 1864 Daughter of Wiley and Margaret Henderson

Margaret died June 29 , 1867

8. William Henderson February 25 , 1869 Son of Wiley and Sarah Henderson

9.Dora Henderson May 12 , 1874 January 1 , 1971 Daughter of Wiley and Sarah Henderson

10. Rosa Henderson April 1 , 1871 --Feb. 18 , 1954 Daughter of Wiley and Sarah Henderson

11. Charles Richard Henderson Februaray 7 , 1876 - Oct. 8 , 1958 Son of Wiley and Sarah Henderson

12. Francis M. Henderson January 20 , 1879 Son of Wiley and Sarah Henderson

UNION ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS

61st Regiment, Illinois Infantry

Organized at Carrollton, Ill., and mustered in February 5, 1862. Moved to Benton Barracks, Mo., February 21, and duty there till March 26. Moved to Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., March 26-30. Attached to 2nd Brigade, 6th Division, Army of the Tennessee, to April, 1862. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, Army Tennessee, to July, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, District of Jackson, Tenn., to September, 1862. Unattached, District of Jackson, Tenn., to November, 1862. Post of Bolivar, District of Jackson, Tenn., 13th Army Corps (Old), Dept. of the Tennessee, to December, 1862. Post of Bolivar, District of Jackson, 16th Army Corps, to March, 1863. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 16th Army Corps, to May, 1863. 1st Brigade, Kimball's Provisional Division, 16th Army Corps, to July, 1863. 1st Brigade, Kimball's Division, District of Eastern Arkansas, to August, 1863. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, Arkansas Expedition, to November, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, Arkansas Expedition, to January, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 7th Army Corps, Dept. of Arkansas, to May, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 7th Army Corps, August, 1864. Veteran furlough, Dept. of Missouri, October-November, 1864. Veterans. 1st Brigade, Nashville and Chattanooga R. R., Dept. of the Cumberland, to February, 1865. Veterans, Unattached, 4th Division, 20th Army Corps, Dept. of the Cumberland, to March, 1865. 2nd Sub-District, Middle Tennessee, Dept. of the Cumberland, to September, 1865.

SERVICE.-Battle of Shiloh, Tenn., April 6-7, 1862. Advance on and siege of Corinth, Miss., April 29-May 30. Moved to Bethel, thence to Jackson and Bolivar, Tenn., June 6-17. Duty at Bolivar till May, 1863. March to support of Rosecrans, at Iuka, Miss., September 16-22, 1862. Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign. Operations against Forest, in West Tennessee, December 18, 1862-January 3, 1863. Action at Salem Cemetery, near Jackson, December 19, 1862. Moved to Memphis, Tenn., thence to Vicksburg, Miss., May 31-June 3, 1863. Expedition up the Yazoo to Satartia June 2-8. Action at Satartia, Mechanicsburg, June 4. Moved to Haines' Bluff June 6. Siege of Vicksburg, Miss., June 9-July 4. Moved to Black River Bridge July 17, thence to Helena, Ark., July 27-31. Steele's Expedition against Little Rock, Ark., August 1-September 10. Bayou Fourche and capture of Little Rock September 19. Duty at Little Rock and Duvall's Bluff, Ark., till August, 1864. Expedition to Clarendon, Ark., June 25-29, 1864. Action at Clarendon June 25-26. Veterans on furlough August 14 to September. Company "K" joined Regiment from Camp Butler, Ill., March 20, 1864, and remained with Recruits at Duvall's Bluff, Ark., till February, 1865. Joined Regiment at Murfreesboro, Tenn., February 4, 1865. Veterans halted at St. Louis while returning to Arkansas. Companies "B," "D" and "G" guard river at Chester, Ill., till October 14, then joined Regiment at St. Louis. March through Missouri in pursuit of Price October 16-November 6. Moved to Paducah, Ky., November 6-11, thence to Nashville and Murfreesboro, Tenn., November 24-28. Action at Overall's Creek December 4. Hood's attack on Murfreesboro December 5-12. Wilkinson's Pike, near Murfreesboro, "The Cedars," December 7. Action with Forest near Murfreesboro December 15. Duty at Murfreesboro till March 21, 1865. Moved to Franklin, Tenn., and duty there till September. Mustered out at Nashville, Tenn., September 8 and discharged at Camp Butler, Ill., September 27, 1865.

Regiment lost during service 3 Officers and 34 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 4 Officers and 183 Enlisted men by disease. Total 224.

Henderson, Wiley L. (I347)

10505

Wiley may have been born in Greene County, Indiana

Harmon, Wiley (I23336)

10506

Wilford Clarence Ausbrook was the youngest of three children born to Clyde Earl Ausbrook and Agnes Emily ("Brookie") Schooley. He attended local schools in Noble, Illinois and was a "star athlete" at Noble High School where he excelled in basketball and track. He attended McKendree College in Lebanon, Illinois for one year but was unable to continue pursuit of his bachelor's degree because of the economic hardships created by the "Great Depression". Struggling to find work he and a close friend from Noble, IL. were summoned by the friend's uncle to come to Hannah, North Dakota to work on a wheat harvesting crew. Shortly after arriving in Hannah, Wilford met LaMoine A. King who was home for summer vacation from her freshman year at the University of North Dakota. It wasn't long until they decided to be married and they did so in a civil ceremony in Langdon, North Dakota on 14 September 1935. After a brief honeymoon the couple relocated to Peoria, Illinois where Wilford entered into employment with the R.G. LeTourneau Company, a manufacturer of large earth moving machines. He studied metallurgy and welding and became an accomplished welder for LeTourneau and its several successor companies. He remained with them for another 38 years when he chose to retire. Upon retirement he and LaMoine relocated to Arizona, first living in Apache Junction, followed by a brief time in Mesa, and then finally settling in Cottonwood. An avid fisherman who frequently fished in Manitoba, Ontario, Wisconsin and Illinois, he loved to tell his fish stories including the 49 pound lake trout he caught at Flin Flon, Canada. A die hard Bradley University basketball fan and a devotee of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, "Ausie" rarely missed any of their outtings by either being in attendance or glued to his radio or television set. He loved the Friday night fights and was very adept at scoring the fighters, usually in agreement with the ringside judges. We still miss his enthusiasm and zest for "his" sports teams. A 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner (Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine), he was associated with the Mohammed Lodge of Peoria, Illinois. Upon his death in Cottonwood, AZ. his family distributed some of his cremains on Mount Humphrey, near Flagstaff, AZ. with the balance being scattered upon his parents' graves at the Clay City Cemetery in Clay City, Illinois. (Biography by his son-in-law John E. Bartos)

___________________________________________________________
WILFORD C. "Ausie" AUSBROOK

Wilford C. "Ausie" Ausbrook, 86, formerly of Noble, IL., died November 22, 1997, at St. Luke's Hospital, in Phoenix, AZ.

He was born in Noble, September 22, 1911. Mr. Ausbrook married LaMoine A. King, September 14, 1935 in Langdon, N.D.

Mr. Ausbrook was employed in the earth moving manufacturing business, as a welder and supervisor in Peoria, IL., until retiring in 1973 to Arizona. He resided in Cottonwood since 1981. Previously, he lived in Apache Junction and Mesa.

A life-long Mason, he was an active member of the Masonic Consistory in Peoria. He was a member and Elder of the Verde Valley Evangelical Free Church.

Survivors include his wife, LaMoine, three daughters Eugenia King, Tucson, Karen Bartos, Colorado Springs, CO., Mary Peterson, Livermore, California; five grandchildren, and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter Lindsey Nelson, one brother, Dr. Eugene K. Ausbrook; and one sister, Camilla E. (Ausbrook) Peavyhouse.

Source: "Local Obituaries" The County Commoner (Noble, Illinois), date unknown.

Ausbrook, Wilford Clarence 'Ausie' (I28883)

10507

Wilhelmine was a housewife and enjoyed going to auctions, cooking, fishing, farming and spending time with the family. She attended the Shiloh Methodist Church.

Hubble, Sarah Wilhemine (I46459)

10508

Willard E. "Jack" Harris, 85, of Crown Point, IN, died March 3, 2006.

Mr. Harris was a charter member of Ambridge Methodist church in Gary, IN, and a member of First United Methodist Church of Crown Point, IN.

He was retired after 40 years as a structural fitter for American Bridge Co., and a retired custodian of the elementary school in Crown Point, IN.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Yvonne; a son, David Harris; a daughtter, Linda Moyer; a sister, Evelyn Davis; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Charles and Mina Harris; two brothers, Charles and Max Harris; two sisters, Naomi Lou and Norma Lee Harris; and a son, Larry Harris.

Funeral services were held at First United Methodist Church in Crown Point with burial in Hoosier Prairie Cemetery in Louisville, IL.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Crown Point, IN.

Pruzin and Little Funeral Home was in charge.

Harris, Willard E. 'Jack' (I641)

10509

Willard Lewis Hasler, age 81, died at 4:20 P.M. Tuesday, December 13, 2005, at the Lyons Health & Living Center.

HASLER, Willard Lewis (I10377)

10510

Willard O. Hasler, 91

Willard O. "Wig" Hasler, 91, of Noble, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, February 27, 2005, at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at Stasi-Grove Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of the funeral home with Reverend Bill Rennels officiating.

Burial will be in North Freedom Cemetery in rural Noble.

Mr. Hasler was born on November 28, 1913, in Noble, the son of Ira and Winnie (Schnautz) Hasler. He married Margaret Michels on May 4, 1935, in Vincennes, Ind. She survives.

He was a retired farmer. During his lifetime, he was involved in Democratic Party politics and active in community service. From 1954 to April 1959, he served on the West Richland Community Unit School District Board of Directors and was president of the board when the elementary school was constructed in 1955-1956. In 1956, he was in charge of Noble Community Youth League. In 1970, he was elected as Richland County Chairman of the Democratic Party. During the 1970s, he served as a commissioner on Richland County Housing Authority Board and was elected to two terms as its chair. During his tenure, the housing authority built housing units in Noble in 1972 and East Fork Apartments in Olney in 1979. He also served as chairman of National Farmers Organization and was a life member.

Mr. Hasler is survived by his wife, Margaret Hasler, of Noble; four daughters and three sons-in-laws, Karen Hasler, Jane Hasler Henick and her husband, Bertram, of Santa Monica, Calif., Retha Naret and her husband, Marcel, of Chandler, Ariz., and Linn Wells and her husband, Tom, of Olney; two grandsons, Paul Naret and his wife, Lynda, of Long Beach, Calif., and Shane Wells and his wife, Jodi, of Olney; one great-granddaughter, two step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Walter and Leroy Hasler, and two sisters, Margaret Herdes and Gladys Hansen.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association.

Source: http://www.olneydailymail.com/articles/2005/03/01/obituaries
/obit03.txt, March 1, 2005

Hasler, Willard Orpha 'Wig' (I1139)

10511

William "Bill" Hemphill, 63, of Flora, died May 18, 1997, at Marion Veterans Hospital.

Hemphill was born May 14, 1934, in Overland, MO, the son of Harry and Iris Martin Hemphill. He married Dallas Franklin January 11, 1958, in Flora.

He was a Korean War veteran, an area brick mason, and a member of the Flora American Legion Post, Flora Elks Lodge and Bricklayers Local #8 of Illinois.

He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Diane Hemphill, Linda Knapp, and Stacey Earleywine; two brothers, Harry and Harold; a sister, Marie Lamonds; and three grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Charles Hemphill.

Services were held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with burial in Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Veterans Hospital.

(Published Olney Daily Mail)

Hemphill, William John 'Bill' (I23113)

10512

William "Bill" Henry Atchison, age 81, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away early Sunday morning, December 22, 2019, at his home.

He was born April 1, 1938, in Louisville, the son of Andy and Arline (Rockhold) Atchison. He was united in marriage to Shirley K. Pickens on September 1, 1961, in Clay County and they have shared 58 wedding anniversaries together.

Bill spent his entire life in Clay County. He proudly served two years in the Army. He was a member of the Louisville American Legion Post 914 and was honored to have helped many years with military services.

Bill had a love for the outdoors, was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed gardening. He was North Clay School's #1 sports fan, along with his brother Russ Atchison and Schuyler Wiley. Bill was proud to have been named Louisville's Citizen of the Year in 2017. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, and friend to all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife: Shirley Atchison of Louisville; a daughter: Sheila Atchison of Louisville; a brother: Russell Atchison; and four sisters: Louise Moats, Ruth Ann Bissey, Susie Doyle, and Mary Ellison.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Robert, Arnold, and Ray Atchison.

A funeral service will be held at 12 noon, Thursday December 26, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home.

In honor of Bill's love of hunting those attending the visitation or funeral are invited to wear camouflage clothing or attire.

Memorial donations are suggested to Louisville American Legion Post 914.

Atchison, William Henry 'Bill' (I46355)

10513

William "Bill" Lomas, age 74, passed into Eternity at his home in West Salem, IL on Tuesday evening, September 20, 2011.

Lomas, William 'Bill' (I11786)

10514

William "Bill" Pierce, 83, of Clay City, died at 10:40 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Mr. Pierce was born September 1, 1928, in Clay County, the son of William H. and Gladys (Holdren) Pierce. He married Evelyn Rhoads on February 20, 1949, in Clay City. She survives.

He was a U.S. Steel Field Rep and worked in oil well supply. He was a member of Clay City Christian Church. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and member of American Legion Post #840.

Mr. Pierce is survived by his wife, Evelyn Pierce, of Clay City; daughter, Janice Diane Pierce, of North Carolina; daughter, Shelly Ann Kamei, of California; grandson, Zachary William Pierce, of North Carolina; great-grandson, William Orneal Pierce II, of North Carolina; nephew, Stephen Haught, of Wisconsin; and nephew, Terry Haught, of Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Gladys Pierce, two sisters, and one nephew, William Haught.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Minister Darrel Brandon officiating.

Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery with full military rites conducted by Clay City veterans.

Memorials may be made to Clay City Christian Church or American Legion Post #840.

Pierce, William O. 'Bill' Jr. (I1932)

10515

William "Bill" Shafer, 73, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away on October 2, 2014, with his family by his side.

Bill was born in Effingham, Illinois to Virgil and Helen (Witt) Shafer on March 29, 1941.

After graduating from Clay City High School in 1959, he attended the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana on a Navy ROTC scholarship. In June of 1963, he was commissioned as a Naval Officer, graduated from U of I with a BS in Mathematics, and married Emily (Amy) Thompson all in one weekend.

He served on the USS Amberjack from 1963-1965. After graduating from Nuclear Submarine School in 1966, Bill served on a nuclear submarine, the USS John Adams. In 1968, he resigned from the Navy to spend more time with his family and began his career in the telecommunications industry at Illinois Bell and then Pacific Telecom.

Bill was an avid Seahawks, UW Huskies, and Illini football fan and enjoyed spending weekends traveling to games with family and friends.

Bill leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Amy Shafer; daughter, Sondra Smith of Seattle; son, Michael Shafer and wife Kim of Bellevue; daughter-in-law, Leah Shafer of Vancouver; 4 grandchildren, Madison, Zach, Carson, and Kayla; sister, Joanne Poorman of Vincennes, Indiana; brother, Jim Shafer of Bourbonnais, Illinois; and many loving nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Helen Shafer; and his son, Tom Shafer.

A memorial service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 4:00p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to
American Diabetes Association
at 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2283).

Please sign his Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.
Funeral Home

Shafer, William David 'Bill' (I37494)

10516

William "Bill" Walker, 78, of Olney passed away at 10:33 AM on March 30, 2013 at Richland Memorial Hospital

Bill was born on July 30, 1934 in Pueblo, CO to Jessie Harlow and Eva Mae (Livings) Walker

Bill was a loving husband and devoted father. He loved spending time with his family and grand-kids. He also enjoyed writing poems about his family. Bill loved animals and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bird watching.

Bill married Eva (Stuckey) Walker on August 28, 1955 in Kingman, KS. They enjoyed 58 years of marriage.

Survived by Wife, Eva (Stuckey) Walker
Son, Daniel Walker of Manteno, IL
Son, Jeff Walker and wife Darlene of Olney
Daughter, Debra Anderson of Vincennes, IN
Daughter, Tammy Walden of Olney
Daughter, Michelle Guerrero and husband Jamie of Raleigh, NC
14 Grandchildren and Great Granddaughter
Sister, Doris Croft
Brother, Bob Walker and wife Barbara
Sister, Margie Esparza and husband Alex
Sister-in-law, Nancy Walker
Former Son-in-law, John Walden

Preceded in death by Parents, Sisters Rose Marie and Mary, Brothers Don and Chuck

WALKER, William Bill (I53946)

10517

William "Bill" Wright, 83, of Olney, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at his home.

Bill was born August 3, 1932 in Bridgeport, Illinois, the son of Harold and Edith (Nesler) Wright. He married Mary Lou Taylor on June 12, 1954 in Olney.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in the Korean War, and a recipient of the Purple Heart. Bill attended Free Methodist Church in Olney. He loved the Lord. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed many fishing trips to Canada with friends and family. He was a great family man who loved his daughters and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Lou Wright of Olney; daughters, Lynn Ann Skelton and husband David of Iuka, IL; Susie VanBlaricum and husband Kevin of Noble, IL, Willa Dawn Wright of Centralia, IL; brother, Ed Wright and wife Marilyn of Olney; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Larry Wright, and sister, Judy Deel.

Cremation Rites were accorded, with graveside services in Hanna Cemetery on Thursday, March 17, at 10:00 a.m.

Memorials can be made to Murray Parents Assn., Centralia, IL or Hospice of Southeastern Illinois.

Obit from Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, IL

Wright, William Earl 'Bill' (I35191)

10518

William "Bud" A. Beck was a son of Arthur and Bernice Beck. He married Bettie Ann Price on June 11, 1945. She preceded him in death on September 22, 2000.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He participated in the D-Day landing while onboard LST No. 1.

Beck, William Arthur 'Bud' (I28538)

10519

William (Bill) H. Billingsley Sr., 73, Clay City died today at 6:20 a.m. in Clay County Hospital, Flora.

He was born Oct. 5, 1905 in Kentucky to Lafayette and Martha Smith Billingsley Sr. His wife, Amy Gaskin Billingsley, died May 17, 1971.

He is survived by sons, Robert of Waycada, Minn., William Jr. of Rock Springs, Wyo., and Charles of Georgetown, III.; a daughter, Marie Martin, Clay City; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

He was a member of the Clay City United Methodist Church and the Odd Fellows Lodge, Clay City.

Arrangements will be announced by the Cardascio Funeral Home, Clay City.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, May, 1978.

Billingsley, William H. 'Bill' (I29338)

10520

William (Bill) Joseph Bell, 84, of Oxnard passed away March 2, 2015 following a prolonged illness. He was a 50 year resident of Oxnard moving from Hawaii. Bill was born in St. Francisville, Illinois to William and Velma Bell on September 27, 1930. He was born the first of seven children. He was married to the love of his life Myrtle Frankle Bell for 50 years. Bill served in the United States Navy for 21 years as a flight engineer retiring in 1968. He worked for the city of Oxnard for 21 years as a fleet mechanic retiring in April of 1993. Bill loved loved anything that had to do with planes, cars, boats and fishing. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Myrtle Frankle Bell and two brothers, Lewis Bell and Ron Bell. Bill is survived by his children, Terry I. Bell (Jerri) of Redding, CA, Betty Miller (Dennis) of Ventura, CA, William F. Bell (Lydia Guerna) of Oxnard, CA; siblings, Patti Greenwood, Marion Lee, Sharon Tabor, Robert (Bud) Bell all of Illinois; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A visitation and viewing for Bill will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Reardon Funeral Home, 511 North A Street, Oxnard with a graveside service following at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura, CA.

Bell, William Joseph 'Bill' (I448)

10521

William A. "Bill" Marks, 73, of Flora, IL formerly of Olney, IL died at 4:55 PM Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Flora Rehab & Health Care Center in Flora, IL.

He was born July 5, 1937 in Kansas City, MO to Alva & Ruth (Curtis) Marks. He married Violet Snyder on June 19, 1957 in Olney, IL. She preceded him in death on April 15, 1997.

He was a maintenance and machine operator for ICG Railroad and served 20 years as an Olney Volunteer Fireman. Bill enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He is survived by 3 daughters: Vicki Marks of Olney, Julie Mines of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Susan Block & husband Randy of Flora; 2 sisters: LaVerne Harrison & husband Bob of Vandalia and Thelma Turner of Kansas City, MO; special friend: Charlene Schwager of Flora; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

In addition to their own family, Bill and Violet helped raise 153 foster children.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday (October 29, 2010) at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maple Dale Cemetery, Olney. Visitation will be from 10 AM until time of service on Friday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.

MARKS, William A. 'Bill' (I54484)

10522

William A. Corky Schnepper, 68, of rural Rinard, died at 9:35 a.m., Monday, February 2, 2015 at his home.

Corky was a retired truck driver, former owner of Corkys Bar in Clay City, and had also worked in the oil fields. He served in Vietnam as a member of the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and the Centralia Area Fold-Em Club. He was also an avid golfer, poker player, die-hard Cubs fan and classic car enthusiast.

Corky was born November 23, 1946 in Sailor Springs, the son of Francis (Sam) and Billie Jean (Michels) Schnepper.

He is survived by his wife: Roberta (Lamb) Schnepper; two daughters and son-in-law: Kristin and Joey Hale and Ericka Lamb and fiancé Phillip Spicer; brother and sister-in-law: Michael and Jodi Schnepper; two sisters and brother-in-law: Jeanie Hall and Mary Jo and Larry Patridge; five grandchildren: Nicole Wells, Jesse Miller, Jerron Thilker, Destiny Lamb and Brittny Spicer; along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Beverly, baby daughter: Sondra, and ex-wife: Vickie.

A funeral service for Corky Schnepper was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Pastor Brad Harris officiating.

Interment followed in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, where military honors were presented.

Memorial donations to Clay County Animal Rescue Shelter (CCARS).

Schnepper, William A. 'Corky' (I22339)

10523

William A.Harrison, Husband of Martha (Barks?) and Elvie Boyntin or Boyington. Said to have died during the civil war. His children were William, Nancy Ann E., Martha Jane, John Pleasant, Betsy Jane, Mary J. "Polly", Sally, and Moses Harrison.

Harrison, William A. (I50493)

10524

William Alvin Wells, 71, passed away at his home in Noble last Wednesday evening following a lingering illness.

He is survived by his wife, Ida, four sons, four daughters, two sisters and one brother.

Funeral services were held Friday in the Shiloh Church south of Clay City with the Rev. H.E. Dickey in charge. Burial was in the Wells cemetery in Wayne County.

Published in Olney Advocate (IL) - February 25, 1954

Wells, William Alvin (I17855)

10525

William Alvin Wells, 71, passed away at his home in Noble last Wednesday evening following a lingering illness.

Family: Wells, William Alvin / Gregg, Ida Mae (F7911)

10526

william and lottie farmed at cullom for 26 years before moving

Heninger, William Briton (I14138)

10527

William Arthur "Bill" Krantz, 75, of Farina passed away at 3:00 am, Monday, June 26, 2023 at the Aperion Care in St. Elmo, Illinois.

He was born on January 10, 1948, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of James Ivan and Pearl (Manning) Krantz. Bill married Mary Ann Cummins on December 31, 1984, in Clay County and they shared 30 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on July 30, 2015.

Bill worked hard in his lifetime and spent most of his career at Sulsberger Oil Company. He also occupied himself with farming and later dedicated himself to service work by joining Larkinsburg Township and the Village of Iola.

He took great pride in caring for his horses and cattle on the farm. Bill will always be remembered as a deeply devoted family man who loved his family dearly. His presence brought immense joy to everyone who knew him. Bill was a member of the SAL Edgewood American Legion.

He is survived by his children: William "Troy" Krantz (Marlene Young) of Virginia, Kyle Allen Krantz of Effingham, Levi Cory Krantz of Farina, Tammy Krantz-Heiden of Louisville; grandchildren: Felicia Owens (Beau) Herrick, Kendra Krantz of Nashville Illinois, Broc Krantz of Louisville, Shanae Coffey (Drew) of Charleston and Cody Krantz of Farina.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Mary Ann Krantz; two granddaughters; brother Robbie Krantz; sisters Lynn Shamhart and Wanda McDowell.

Funeral services to celebrate Bill's life will be held at 12:00 pm, Friday, June 30, 2023 at the McGriff Funeral Home in Louisville with Brent Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at the Newton Chapel Cemetery, rural Louisville. Visitation will be held on Friday morning at the funeral home where friends may call from 11:00 to 12:00. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bill's memory to the Edgewood American Legion, for the Children's Activities.

KRANTZ, William Arthur 'Bill' (I610)

10528

William attended the common schools, and since grown has paid his attention to farming and dealing in stock. He owns 500 acres of land. For two years he engaged in the mercantile business at Gatewood.

In religion, he is a Baptist. He was married, October 27, 1875, to Drucilla, only child of Joel Wammack (deceased), an early settler of Clay County. They have had two children -Francis Marion and William R.

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

Levitt, William Henry (I35262)

10529

William Beard, son of Joseph and Malinda Beard, was born in Wayne county, Ill., Aug. 6, 1844, and departed this life March 14, 1926, age 81 years, 7 months and 8 days.

He was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Josephine Martin near Flora, Ill., June 3. 1867. To this union was born 7 children, A. J. Beard, of St. Louis, Mo.; Ida M. Beard, at home; Homer Ishmel Beard, who preceded him in death at the age of 4 years; Nora Logan of Des Moines, Iowa; Gertrude Hoagland of Los Angeles, Calif.; Bertha B. Luse and Ethel Harned of Flora, Ill.

He was a veteran of the Civil war having enlisted in 1862 at the age of 18 and faithfully serving his country until the close of the rebellion. Three months of this time he endured the unspeakable horrors of the Andersonville prison.

He had lived a long and useful life. He was a brave soldier, a kind and devoted husband and father, generous to the poor, and an honest man.

Just at the dawn of a new day he gently fell into that dreamless sleep. He will suffer no more, shed no more tears and say no more good byes. His life was good, his' death sublime and upon his brow was set the wondrous seal of everlasting peace.

(The Flora Journal-Record, March 18, 1926)

Beard, William (I55047)

10530

William C Engledow in 1860 Census born 1849 in Tennessee. He died 29 January 1865 of wounds he received in the battle of Nashville, TN

Engledow, William C. (I55474)

10531

William C Madding, West Salem, IL.

William C Madding son of Champion S and Elizabeth (Caple) Mading was born Smith Co., TN on 29 Jun 1819 and died 14 Mar 1874 in Edwards Co., IL, as a result of a blow to the head dealt by his step-son Christopher Hunt. Christopher and his mother, Susan were charged with his death and later acquitted. Susan was William's third wife.

William first married Elizabeth, her maiden name unknown, together they produced two children. Thomas born ca 1841 and Champion born ca 1849.

William then married Martha Hill on 29 Mar 1850 in Richland Co., IL and together they produced nine children, Mary Ann, Rebecca C, Jesse Calvin, William H, Francis M, Amanda, Ellen, James R, and Christina.

He married a third time to Susan Emily Hill Hunt, 9 Mar 1867 in Edwards Co., IL and they had four children they are namely: Seymour, DeKalb, Isaac N and Leonard.

William is buried in the north west corner of Macedonia Cemetery

Madding, William C. (I47622)

10532

William Crosby Bassett, 75, who has resided on a farm four miles southwest of Olney for the last 50 years, died at his home Wednesday morning.

Bassett, William Crosby (I42687)

10533

William D. "Bill" Black, 67, 6 Willow Drive, Olney, died at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 1987 in St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville, Ind.

Black, William Dale 'Bill' (I37509)

10534

William Dale "Heavy" Bickers, 72, of Newton, died April 27, 1991 at Newton Rest Haven.

Mr. Bickers was born April 17, 1919 in Champaign County, the son of Perry and Susie Olive Galloway Bickers.

He attended Calvary Baptist Church and was a member of Sailor Springs Christian Church. He was a member of Richland Post #30, American Legion and Olney Memorial Post #4226 Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Mr. Bickers is survived by one son, Randall D. Bickers; four daughters, Marlene Ellison, Brenda Sloan, Terrie Pickerel, and Rhonda Bickers;a brother, Samuel Bickers; one sister, Wanda Green; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.

Funeral services were held at the chapel of Zirkle Funeral Home with burial and full military rites at Headyville Cemetery.

Military rites provided by the Olney Veterans organizations.

Bickers, William Dale 'Heavy' (I36347)

10535

William Denbow Kennedy (Kenedy/Kannaday) was born in Maryland on 6 April 1819 according to the details on his death record. He was a Tailor by trade. It is listed in an 1880 Census Schedule for others with disabilities that he is blind at this point in his life.

We know at this time that William was married at least twice.

His first marriage was to Laura Van Tassel. Her last name is spelled a variety of ways over the years, too. Some records say she was born in New York and others say Michigan. It appears that she and most her siblings were born in NY and then migrated to Michigan when she was a child. They were married in 1842.

William and Laura's early life together started in Michigan and they have at least two children identified in the 1850 Census. William's occupation is Tailor. They live very close to Laura's Van Tassel family and they are identified in the well documented Van Tassel genealogy that goes back to the early Dutch settlements in the 1620s.

At this time I can identify two children from the 1850 Census. Charles A. Kennedy (abt 1844) and Sarah Kennedy (abt 1846). Both born in Michigan. I pick up the family again in Indiana by 1858 as they had at least two daughters, Alice Elvira Kennedy Wells (1858-1927), and Laura Belle Kennedy Neff (1862-1949), both born in Indiana. They are found living in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana and some records list Perrysville, Indiana.

Laura died in 1867 but I haven't found her details at this time.

William's second wife was Miriam Kiddy. Their marriage was recorded in 1868 and they were together for 26 years. She was born Sep 1841 in Carroll County, Ohio and died 8 Aug 1928 in St. Louis Missouri but is buried here at Clay City Cemetery, as well.

William and Miriam's children include: Florence "Flora" May Kennedy Davidson (1868-1917), Jacob Franklin Kennedy (1871-1939), Bertha Jeanette Kennedy Bradford McCauley (1877-1948), and Fred Alfred Kennedy (1881-1954). All born in Clay County, Illinois.

William's death record gives the following information:
William D Kennedy
Sex: Male Color: White
At time of death he was Year: 75 Month: 3 Days 16
Occupation: Tailor
Date and Time of Death: 22 July 1894 at 4 a.m.
Married, American, Born in Maryland
Resident of Illinois: 30 Years
Place of Death: Clay City, Illinois
Cause of Death: Tuberculosis
Duration of Disease: 1 Year
Burial Place and Date: Clay City Cemetery on 23 July 1894
Undertaker: TN Pearce in Clay City
Physician Returning Certificate: OW and JW Boyles of Clay City, Illinois

Info from Kaylen Wells Cirillo
3rd Great Granddaughter via William's daughter Alice Elvira Kennedy Wells

KENNEDY, William D. (I53334)

10536

William E. Doherty, 78, of Olney, died at 4:24 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Sumners-Kistler Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Frost officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crest Haven Cemetery near Claremont. Military rites will be performed at graveside.

Memorials may be made to Richland Memorial Hospital Home Health Services and Long Term Care Unit.

Doherty was born Oct. 15, 1919 in Murphysboro, the son of Stephen and Eva (Jeffrey) Doherty. He married Violet Watkins in February 1979.

He retired as store manager for General Oilfield Supply. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Clay City and the VFW, American Legion, Elks Lodge, Eagles Lodge, and Masonic Lodge of Olney.

He is survived by his wife; three sons, Tony of Los Angeles, Calif., Jeffrey and his wife, Barbara, of Carbondale and Michael Watkins of Centralia; four daughters, Mary Roberts and her husband, Richard, of Lawrenceville, Patricia Hamilton and her husband, Jack, of Bruceville, Ind., Kathy Bromeling and her husband, Lloyd, of Frazee, Minn. and Linda Beckwith and her husband, Jim, of Detroit Lakes, Minn.; one brother, Stephen Doherty of Mt. Dora, Fla.; six grandchildren, Clint Durall of Terre Haute, Ind., Jackie Durall Morrison of Columbus, Ind., Jamie Shidler of Stutgardt, Germany, Scott Roberts of Elizabethtown, Ky., Jeffrey Doherty of Carbondale, and Sarah Doherty of Carbondale; and three great-grandchildren.

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

Olney Daily Mail (IL)

Doherty, William E. 'Bill' (I18385)

10537

William E. Gilkey, 37, driver for the Loffland Brothers drilling company, was burned to death Friday afternoon when trapped in his burning trailer home a short distance east of Clay City, on Route 50.

GILKEY, William Elbert (I30301)

10538

William E. Travous, of Olney died Monday, September 5, 2011, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind., with his family at his side.

At Bill's request, his body was donated to Indiana University of Medicine.

A memorial celebration of his life will be held from 3:30-5:30 September 12 at Elm Street Christian Church in Olney.

Bill was born to Roy and Mildred Travous on January 17, 1932, in Noble.

He served in the United States Air Force from 1952 -1972. During this time he served as a Master Sergeant on the Presidential Flight Group of Air Force One and Air Force Two under three U. S. Presidents. Upon his retirement from the U.S.A.F. he went on to serve as Security for the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. After returning home to Olney, he worked for East Richland school system and was a Postal Mail Carrier for Olney for 15 years before retiring. Bill enjoyed collecting old cars and walking canes. Those who knew him knew how infectious his laugh was and oh, how he could tell a story!

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Naomi; son, Tim and wife, Lori, of Olney; daughter Lisa Brimage and husband, Gary, of West Columbia, Texas; his grandchildren, Timothy Travous Jr. and wife, Dustann, Matthew Travous and companion, Donna Browning, Misty Taphorn and husband, Dan, Nicole Mason and fiancé, Dustin Maxey, Gary Brimage Jr. and wife, Maria, Alisha Klehm and husband, Kevin, and Jared Brimage; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Brett, Jessie and Sara Brimage, Kaylyn and Kyla Klehm; brother, Bob Travous and wife, Ruth; sister-in-law, Bonnie and husband, Lynden Balding; brother-in-law, Frank Wade Jr. and wife, Monnie; brother-in-law, David Wade and wife, Barbara; brother-in-law, Roger Wade and wife, Peggy; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mildred; two sisters, Betty Lincoln and Norma Travous; nephew, Robert Wade; and great-grandson, Zakk Brimage.

Memorials may be made to American Heart Association.

Travous, William E. 'Bill' (I50084)

10539

William Edward Klein, age 92, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Friday morning, October 16, 2020, at his home.

William, known as Bill to his family and friends, was born March 2, 1928, in Flora, Illinois, the son of William E. and Evelyn (Davis) Klein. He was united in marriage to Emma Elizabeth Meglich on January 15, 1949, in Kirkwood, Missouri.

Bill was a local farmer all his life after service in the US Army Air Force near the end of World War II. He was active in the Flora Community Consolidated School Board of Education for many years, finishing as President of the board. Bill was a long-time member of the Illinois Farm Bureau including serving as Clay County President, Vice-President, and Director. He was elected to the Illinois Agricultural Association (IAA) Board of Directors serving from 1993-1999.

Survivors include his wife: Emma Klein of Flora; 2 sons and daughters-in-law: William and Deborah Klein of Flora and Troy and Michelle Klein of Medway, Ohio; 2 daughters and son-in-law: Bonnita and David Brown of Keller, Texas and Lorraine Waddell of La Crescenta, California; 6 grandchildren: Kristen Kougias, Erin Ingram, Graham Klein, Allie Klein, Matthew Klein, and Lucas Klein; 14 great-grandchildren: Rase Collins, Ryder Collins, Rowdy Collins, Ava Billingsley, Rylan Billingsley, Alexander Kougias, Anika Kougias, Liam Kougias, Cora Kougias, Henry Kougias, Finley Ingram, Mara Ingram, Arden Ingram, and Oliver Klein.

Preceding him in death were his parents; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law: Donald and Marie Klein and Gerald and Pat Klein; 1 sister and brother-in-law: Evelyn and Kenneth Myers; and a granddaughter: Jessika Klein-Billingsley.

A graveside ceremony will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at St. Stephen Cemetery, with the presentation of military funeral honors.

Klein, William Edward 'Bill' Sr. (I44076)

10540

William F Musgrove was one of the oldest settlers in Richland County, coming here with his parents in 1820. He was born July 13, 1816, in Jefferson County, Ky, and when he was about two years old, his parents brought him to Lawrence County, Ind., and two years later removed to Lawrence County, Il., and settled on what is known as the Springtown Prairie. Here William was reared, and when a boy, drove team from Louisville, Ky., and Evansville, Ind., for John C. Riley, of Lawrenceville, Il., working for him in this way for about five years. He afterwards teamed for Steward about two years, and since that time, he has been engaged in farming. In about 1838, he entered forty acres of land, adding from time to time by purchasing as he was able to do so, until he now owns 300 acres, 160 which he has under improvement. Flies in the early time was so numerous, that on riding a horse across the prairie, he would drop instantly and roll, the rider would hurriedly dismount, and as the horse would rise, he would as quickly remount, and proceed a short distance, when the horse would again fall, continuing this way until the end of the journey. Wheat was hauled to Evansville at 37 1/2 cents a bushel, and pork sold at $1.50 per 100 pounds. A good cow at that time could be bought for $6.00. Mr. Musgrove has been Town Commissioner and School Treasurer. He also packed the mails from Mt. Carmel to Lawrenceville, Stringtown, St. Marie, Newton, and to Greenup in Cumberland County. He was about two years engaged in this work. He was married in 1839 to Martha Bullard, of Illinois. Mrs. Musgrove died July 1854, aged thirty-eight years. Six children blessed this union, five sons and one daughter. He was next married January 22, 1855, to Mrs. Sophia Burnell, daughter of Benjamin SUMNER, in honor of whom the town of Sumner was named. She was born July 21, 1826. They have four children: two sons and two daughters. His son John B., served in the late war.
- Counties of Cumberland, Jasper and Richland, Illinois: Historical and Biographical (1884)

William Musgrove came to Lawrence county, Ind. when he was two years old and two years later came to Lawrence county, IL. He married Martha Bullard in 1839. She died July 1854, age 38 years. They had six children, five sons and one daughter. He married Sophia Sumner Burnell Jan 22, 1855. They had four children, two sons and two daughters.

Musgrove, William Frame (I23262)

10541

William F. Harmon, 64, of Olney, died at 7:54 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 1998, at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Harmon, William Franklin 'Bill' (I40980)

10542

William Garrott Barker, Sr., 64, of 118 E. 8th St. SE, Clay City, was dead on arrival at Clay County Hospital at 10:55 p.m. Monday.

He was born Sept. 23, 1906 in Ingraham. He married Kathryn Gambriel Oct. 7, 1945 in Sailor
Springs.

Surviving is his wife, Kathryn; also a son, William Jr. of Flora; three brothers, Russell of Clay City, Eliza of Skokie, and Lawrence of Indiana; four sisters, Mrs. Della Thomann of Olney, Mrs.
Maime Kessler of Olney, Mrs. Caddie Hall of Urbana, and Mrs. Frankie Laycoax of Chicago.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 488, Clay City, American Legion at Sailor Springs.

Services will be at the Clay City Chapel of the Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home.

Friends may call at the funeral home and Masonic services will be held.

Full military services will be rendered at the Clay City Cemetery.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, June, 1971.

Barker, William Jarrott (I29272)

10543

William George "Cheech" Cooley, 50, of Noble, died at 2 a.m. Sunday, April 8, 2012, at his residence.

Cremation rites were accorded. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at 446 Alco Street in Noble with Reverend Doyle Williams officiating.

Mr. Cooley was born January 10, 1962, in Dolton, the son of George William and Sharon Lynn (Lincoln) Cooley.

He was a bodyman and metal worker.

Mr. Cooley is survived by his helpmate of 27 years, Angela Gish; son, William Patrick Adam Gish; daughter, Heather Gish; daughter, Amber (Rahman) Watson; stepson, Shawn Garcia; sister, Tammy (Joe) Wawrzycki; sister, Wendy Tornberg; stepbrother, Dean Walker; five stepsisters; paternal grandparents, Alberta (Lyle) Cooley; maternal grandparents, Emme (William) Ciszar; uncle, Bill Ciszar; aunt, Arlene Corder; stepfather, Earl Lincoln; grandchildren, James, Jacob and Novalie; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; second sons; best friend, Jeff Crisman; special goddaughter, Rachel Lundstrom; special mother in common, Patricia Reidisell; special sisters-in-common, Kathy (Leo) Castillo, and Michelle Baptist; and many special friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Cooley, and grandparents.

Condolences may be made at www.summers-kistler.com.

Olney Daily Mail (IL)

COOLEY, William George 'Cheech' (I55185)

10544

William got a Military Warrant 1 Dec 1851 in Wayne Co., IL #4468 issued at Vandalia, IL for 40 Acres in SE Qtr of Sec. 21, Twp. 2N, R8E because of his service from the Black Hawk War. He was in 9 Jun to 3 Jul 1832. They went from Indianapolis to S. Bend and back. He was a Private in Capt. John Wishard's 57th Reg from Johnson Co. who met up with the 40th Reg under Col Russell. He served with his brother-in-law, James Ware and his brother, David Perry.

Perry, William (I39354)

10545

William H. "Bill" Redinger, 82, of Olney, died at 6:15 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 1997, at his residence.

Redinger, William Howard 'Bill' (I1367)

10546

William H. "Spud" Grove, 89, of Cisne, died May 12, 2005 at 8:23 a.m. at the Cisne Healthcare Center in Cisne.

Grove, William Henry 'Spud' (I12989)

10547

William H. (Cotton) Smith, 63, Clay City, died at 1:52 a.m. today in Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Services will be in the Cardascio Funeral Home in Clay City. Visitation will be with Masonic Services. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery with full military services at graveside.

Mr. Smith was born Sept. 3, 1918 in LaSalle County, the son of Wm. H. and Sylvia C. (Travis) Smith.

He was a laborer for Pure Oil Co.; a World War II veteran; a member of the American Legion, and VFW in Olney; the Eagles in Fairfield; and the Moose in Flora.

Survivors include two sons, Larry H., Ca.; Joe Dennis, David City, Neb.; two daughters, Mrs. Pearlie (Jean) Scribner, David City; Mrs. Mary Ellen Rich, Ca.; a brother, Donald R., Noble; five sisters, Mrs. Thelma Brewer, Mrs. Carl (Ethel) Crites, and Sarah L. Smith, all of Olney; Mrs. James (June) Brown, Noble; and Mrs. Marvin (Jenny) Martin, Clay City; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and two sons.

Taken from Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, February 18, 1982

Smith, William H. 'Cotton' (I44657)

10548

William H. (Cotton) Smith, 63, Clay City, died at 1:52 a.m. today in Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Smith, William H. 'Cotton' (I44657)

10549

William H. Clevy, age 65, one of Claremont's most prominent citizens for many years, died at his home in Claremont at noon Monday.

Clevy, William H. (I19309)

10550

William H. Combs, 75, Route 4, Olney, died at 5:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1988, in Richland Memorial Hospital.

Services will be 10 a.m. Monday in the Zirkle Funeral Home, with Rev. Art Ritchey presiding. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg.

Mr. Combs was born March 20, 1988, in Richland County, the son of Tice and Ollie (Bradford) Combs. He married Elma Stremme in 1937 and she died March 27, 1966. He then married Alberta Gross July 28, 1967, and she survives.

He was a farmer and attended the Parkersburg United Methodist Church.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two sons, William Eugene Combs, Belleville, and Ron A. Combs, Sr., Olney; eight daughters, Mrs. Don V. (Joyce) Lewis, Newton, Mrs. Joe (Freda) Payne, Joliet, Mrs. Rod (Katy) Gum, Salem, Ore., Mrs. William (Geraldine) Shroyer, Sailor Springs, Mrs. Terry (Sharon) Harper, Noble, Mrs. David (Sarah) Pampe, Olney, and Mrs. Garry (Ann) Lincold, Lutesville, Mo., and Mrs. Rex (Sandra) Cornwell, Olney; a daughter-in-law, Mrs, Regina Taylor, Noble; two brothers, Harry E. Combs, Evansville, Ind., and Charles Combs, Olney; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Hawkins, Odin, and Mrs. Florence Morris, Carmi; 35 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, two brothers, three sisters and two grandchildren.

Published in the Olney Daily Mail.

Combs, William Halley (I54015)

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