Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray
Matches 3,951 to 4,000 of 11,026
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3951 | He was drafted into the Army on June 19th, 1969. He completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. He arrived in Vietnam on November 15, 1969 and served 11 months and 15 days in combat. He was assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion of the 25th Infantry Division's 14th Infantry. While in Vietnam, he earned the Bronze Star with Valor on February 10th, 1970 for Heroism in Ground Combat. He earned his First Oak Leaf Cluster for Heroism on May 10th, 1970. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal on May 26th, 1970 for Meritorious Achievement in The Republic of Vietnam. He received his Honorable Discharge on June 1st, 1975 with the ending rank of SP4, and returned to the Richland County area. | Fulk, Carl Richard (I8748)
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3952 | He was educated in the Xenia school and completed his high school at Flora. Carl was a great lover of home, ever thoughtful of his parents. He worked in St Louis a few years, but often came home to be with his parents and friends. He and his father were constant companions. On March 18, 1929, his father was called hence and from the shock Carl never recovered, but soon began to fall in health and continually grew weaker. He was a boy with high ideals and principles and was held in high esteem by his many friends, although confined to his bed only a few days, his room was continually filled with his friends to express the love and esteem they held for him. Everything was done that loving hands could do. | Henderson, Carl Avery (I36290)
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3953 | He was employed 40 years as a foreman and carpenter by Shappert Engineering Co., retiring in 1970. He was a member of Evangelical Covenant Church. | Summers, Lot N. (I3097)
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3954 | He was employed as a machinist and was active in the community. He prized his 1999 Harley Davidson Fat Boy; he rode in the Miracle Ride in Indianapolis for the Riley's Children's Hospital shortly before he passed away. | BATES, John Charles (I48539)
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3955 | He was employed at General Telephone in Olney. Mr. Black was a member of the Elm Street Christian Church and the Olney Elks Lodge. | Black, Larry Wayne (I37511)
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3956 | He was employed at Hoffmans in Orleans from 1966 until the company moved to northern Illinois in 1970. He then went to work at Hubbard TV in Bedford until going to Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Detachment, as an electronic technician working in sonar bouys until retiring in 2015. Jim graduated from Clay City High School, Illinois, in 1963 and electronics school in Louisville, Kentucky in 1965. He was a train enthusiast and traveled around the country with Carol photographing trains. Jim also enjoyed gardening. Jim was a member of Bedford Masonic Lodge No. 14 F. & A. M., a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Sahara Grotto Valley of Indianapolis. He attended Spice Valley Baptist Church. | Abbott, Harold James 'Jim' (I24674)
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3957 | He was employed at Holiday Tours, Inc., in Caseyville, Illinois, as a motor coach driver and at Millstadt Community School District as a bus driver. He was a member of the Olney AF & AM No. 140 Masonic Lodge, Shriners and Christ Church in Fairview Heights, Illinois. | Michels, Charles Lewis (I13322)
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3958 | He was employed at Prestolite at Vincennes for 20 years and was a local musician having played with several bands in the area. He served in the U.S. Army. | Cornwell, Charles Edward 'Chuck' (I26026)
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3959 | He was employed at Southwire Company in Flora and was a Vietnam U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church in Flora, a Flora/Clay County ESDA member, and was the publisher's husband and part owner of The Hometown Journal. Dan enjoyed his family and especially being Grandpa. | Manring, Dan William (I45747)
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3960 | He was employed at Xenia Mfg. in Xenia. | Fulk, Vernon Randall 'Randy' Jr. (I5798)
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3961 | He was employed by B & O Railroad and enjoyed his time as a member of the Flora American Legion. | Welty, Elza (I33091)
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3962 | He was employed by Baker Tools in Olney and was a member of the Mt. Gilead Christian Church. | Wilson, Dennis R. (I34008)
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3963 | He was employed by Caterpillar Tractor in Joliet and was a member of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 851. | Benson, Edward Eldon 'Bo' (I38457)
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3964 | He was employed by Garrett Heating and Cooling as an electrician and also did sheetmetal working. He was a veteran of the United States Army and spent time in Korea and Germany as a Corporal. He was a member of Louisville United Methodist Church as well as a previous member of the Louisville American Legion. He was a lifelong Cubs fan. | Stanford, Glenn Harry (I1792)
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3965 | He was employed by Pure Oil, a member of the Cisne United Methodist Church, the Cisne Masonic Temple, Scottish Rite Bodies of Belleville, Ainad Temple of St. Louis, Clay City Shrine, American Legion Gresham in Cisne, and the Flora Widget Patrol. | Crosby, Harry A. 'Bert' (I25310)
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3966 | He was employed by Sulsberger Drilling Co. as an oil field worker and also was self employed as a farmer. | Coggin, Kenneth Russell (I21964)
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3967 | He was employed for 34 years at Caterpillar Tractor Inc. in Joliet, IL, was a past Xenia Councilman from 1999-2002, and was a member of Xenia Christian Church. Charlie was best known for his great sense of humor and love for his family. He enjoyed his vehicles and had a fondness of classic trucks. | Carrell, Charles F. (I32609)
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3968 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Caldwell, J. (I33735)
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3969 | He was formerly of the Casey and Paris area. He was employed by Longs Drug of San Diego, Calif, and formerly operated Charles Beauty Salon in Paris. He was a Navy veteran, serving from 1957-1962 and a graduate of Casey High School and Technique School of Beauty Culture. Mr. Fox served as a Paris school board member and a member of the Paris Booster Club. While at Paris he was active in the Paris Junior League basketball program and the Little League baseball program. He was also a past president of the Paris Lions Club. | Fox, Charles 'Rocky' (I33630)
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3970 | He was from the Chicago area. | Family: Guilt, M. / Wells, Bernice 'Randi' (F5026)
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3971 | He was hard working, dedicating himself to management positions in restaurants and retail. Schyler was spirited, outgoing, and friendly, and never met a stranger. He enjoyed playing cards in his free time. | Monical, Schyler Kevin (I32824)
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3972 | He was in the Army during World War II and was a retired farmer. He was associated with the United Methodist Church in Bethany. | Funk, William L. (I37141)
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3973 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | SNYDER, M.C. (I7857)
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3974 | He was in the farming and demolition businesses and was a retired road commissioner of Blair Township. He was a member of the First Apostolic Church of Salem and a World War II veteran staff sergeant of the U.S. Army. | Baird, James Bernard (I43125)
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3975 | He was Manager of Chicago Motor Club branch in Galesburg,IL at the time of his death. | PEARSON, Thomas Carroll (I28511)
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3976 | He was married on November 16, 1904 to Myrtle Noe in the house where he lived at the time of his death. | Family: Moseley, John Robert / Noe, Myrtle Clar (F8292)
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3977 | He was of the Baptist faith, a retired U. S. Army veteran, and past village clerk of Clay City, and past owner of the Party Pak of Clay City. He was also a member of the Clay City VFW and the American Legion. | Wilson, Charles Edward (I17873)
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3978 | He was of the Methodist faith, a member of the VFW Post No. 3999, American Legion Post No. 14, Flora Eagles Lodge, and a World World II veteran. | Shock, William H. 'Bill' (I13437)
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3979 | He was one of Zif Twp. successful farmers, where he had spent his entire life, and had held various township offices. He was converted at the Patterson M. E. church during a revival some 25 years ago but did not unite with any church. | Hosselton, Simeon Walter (I28380)
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3980 | He was owner and operator of a retail business in Olney and was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the International Order of Odd Fellows. | Berger, Charles 'Charlie' (I36043)
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3981 | He was owner/operator of Banker's Welding, Clay City, and was of the Baptist faith. | Banker, John Richard 'Dick' (I21154)
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3982 | He was part of the Rescue Squad in Cookeville, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. | MCPHERSON, Michael Neal 'Mikie' (I7397)
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3983 | He was president of the Ingraham Community Association, a member of Ingraham Fire Department, a member of the Oil Belt Christian Service Camp Board and was a deacon of Ingraham Christian Church, where he was song leader, Sunday School teacher and Bible School superintendant. | Fulk, Lloyd Dale (I8756)
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3984 | He was president of the West Richland school board in 1965. A member of the school board from 1963 to 1968. Oaster was a retired farmer and a member of the Glenwood Church. | Oaster, Eldon E. (I1128)
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3985 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Bricker, I.D. (I837)
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3986 | He was raised in Mt Erie by his Aunt and Uncle, he worked at the Coke bottling plant for two years before going to war and was KIA at Normandy D-Day and is buried there. | Moats, Glenn Everett (I50446)
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3987 | He was reared and educated in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas, and began work as a young man in Oklahoma and Kansas oilfields. On Aug. 24, 1935, he and Mary Audra Smith were united in marriage at Nowata, Okla., and made their home in Oklahoma and Kansas where Marvin was employed in oilfield drilling and production. They transferred to Fort Morgan, Colo., with Pure Oil Co. and he worked until ending his oilfield career in 1961. The Earleys moved to Fresno, Calif., in 1961, and Marvin was employed with Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for 18 years. Following his retirement in 1979, they returned to Newkirk to live, and Mary preceded him in death on Aug. 25, 1992. Marvin was married to Alene Smith Richards on Dec. 6, 1992, and the couple have resided in Springfield, Ohio, throughout their marriage. He was a member of the Church of God, and his interests included his church activities, travel and gardening. | Earley, Marvin Harold (I36123)
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3988 | He was retired after working 32 years for Dowell and was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church in Flora. | West, Billy Weber (I31569)
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3989 | He was retired as a Dye Setter at Roper's in Kankakee. He was a member of the Shamrock Golf Club and was a veteran of World War II. | CROSBY, Glen Stevens 'Bing' (I25316)
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3990 | He was retired as the meat department manager at Flora IGA and Kroger, was an area farmer, served in the U.S. Army Reserves, and was a member of the Red Brush Christian Church in Louisville. Bill enjoyed going to auctions and collecting antiques, working outside around the house, traveling, spending time with his grandchildren, and enjoying family and friends. | GISH, William A. 'Bill' (I34274)
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3991 | He was retired from AMF/Roadmaster as a truck driver and was a member of Faith Bible Church in Olney. | CUMMINS, Gary (I42422)
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3992 | He was retired from B & O Railroad as a track layer and also worked for Brian Lumber and AMF/Roadmaster. He was an Army Veteran and a member of the Sumner Free Methodist Church. | Heath, Richard Donald 'Dick' (I38743)
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3993 | He was retired from Brian Lumber Company in Bridgeport, having worked there for 32 years. He was a charter member of the Free Methodist Church in Sumner. | Provines, John Smith (I38513)
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3994 | He was retired from Champion Lab and had also worked at the International Shoe Factory An US Marine Corp Veteran he was a member of the Olney VFW American Legion Eagles and the Moose | House, Francis (I310)
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3995 | He was retired from J.D. Hurn & Son Lumber after 35 years. He was a U.S. Army WWII veteran and a member of Olney VFW, | Lame, Herbert Allen 'Herb' (I3490)
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3996 | He was retired from L.T.V. Steele. | Goodlink, John T. (I29399)
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3997 | He was retired from McLennan Tire Service in Detroit, MI. He was a World War II U. S. Army Veteran. | Nease, Richard Lee (I10582)
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3998 | He was retired from Mid American Dairyman. He was a member of Sunny Point Assembly of God Church. | Prater, Horace Arch (I25719)
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3999 | He was retired from Peabody Golion as a welder & truck driver, was of the United Methodist faith, and made a professional of faith as a young man at the Patterson United Methodist Church. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and liked ball games and riding his scooter. | ROSBOROUGH, Harry F. (I31448)
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4000 | He was retired from the Clay City Post Office. He was also a retired farmer. He was a member and teacher at Zif Baptist Church. He was a Korean War veteran, past president of the Clay County Farm Bureau, 4-H leader and Mason for 50 years, member of the Anthony Dorthery #1111 in Cisne, past president of the Clay County Shrine and Widgets, secretary and treasurer for Widgets, Clay County Citizen of the Year in 2000, member of the Clay City American Legion, Week-enders Camping Group, 32nd degree Shriner and Sod Busters. He was also a John Deere collector and graduated from Clay City High School in 1949. | Henry, Owen Ralph (I31048)
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