Notes: Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

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4651	Jacob came to United States in 1865	HABEGGER, Jacob (I4893)
4652	Jacob Lee Young, 54, of Noble, passed away Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Richland Memorial Hospital.	Young, Jacob Lee 'Jake' (I47097)
4653	JACOB M. DEISHER was born in Berks County, Penn., August 22, 1844. His parents were Daniel and Lydia A.(Ebling) Deisher, both natives of Pennsylvania; former born 1803; latter, 1810. They were of German and French ancestry, their forefathers comoming to the United States in colonial times from Hesse Darmstadt. Daniel and Lydia were the parents of thirteen children. In 1853 they removed from Pennsylvania, coming by boat to Wabash County, Ill., where they lived several years. In 1860 they moved to Clay County, Ill., where the parents died in 1872. The father was a good scholar in the German and English languages and taught school, being a man of more than ordinary ability. His wife was also well educated. Jacob M. was brought up on the farm and in the mill. In the spring of 1863 he enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Illinois Volunteer Infantry; served until close of the war. He participated in numerous engagements. After his return home was on invalids' list, having lost his health to such an extent that it was nearly two years began he could perform manual labor. Entered the employ of Ohio & Mississippi Railway in 1867, remained with that company in capacity of fireman, brakeman and conductor until 1879, then was employed as baggageman and conductor for three years by Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railway. Since then has been engaged in mercantile pursuits in Mitchell, in connection with his brother Franklin. He married Miss Sallie Cook in 1874. She was born in Mitchell, Ind., in 1853. To this union has been born one child--Lydia A. Mr. Deisher is a member of Masonic and G. A. R. Orders. Franklin Deisher, brother to Jacob M., was born in Berks County, Penn., December 16, 1851. He was reared on a farm and in the mill, receiving, like his brother, a common school education. For a number of years was in the employ of Ohio & Mississippi and Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railways. In 1882 entered mercantile business in Mitchell, in which he is now engaged. He married Miss Adaline Dodson, September 7, 1882. She was born in Lawrence County, November 1, 1861. Franklin and Adaline are the parents of one child--Earle.	Deisher, Jacob Morgan (I30011)
4654	Jacob Newton well known citizen of Decker township passed away at his home near Wynoose Friday evening after an illness of two or three days.	Newton, Jacob Studebaker (I37260)
4655	Jacob Jake B. Moseley, 37, of Centralia, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022. He was born December 22, 1984, in Flora, Illinois, the son of Timothy Moseley and Sheila (Thomas) Kapes. In addition to his parents: Timothy Moseley and wife Randa of Clay City and Sheila Kapes and husband Jerry of Centralia, he is also survived by Grandparents Jimmie and Della (Hall) Thomas of Clay City, his three Children: Kayleigh Moseley and Aurora Moseley of OFallon, Missouri, and Deacon Moseley of Sandoval: 5 brothers Josh Moseley and wife Tonya of Clay City, Adam Moseley and wife Tiffany of Annapolis, Dustin Moseley and wife Brittany of Sumner, Justin Clevenger of Flora, and Keith Clevenger of Clay City; 4 sisters Kassidy Kassi Kapes of Centralia, Bernadette Kapes and fiancé Doug Kinder of Alton, Crystal Lewis and husband Myles of Flora and Bridget Owenby and husband Larry of Vincennes, Indiana; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents Zane and Patsy (Herdes) Moseley of Clay City and a beloved cousin, Brandon Bickers of Terre Haute, IN. Jake was a disabled combat veteran and proudly served in the Unites States Army as a member of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Airborne 25th Infantry Division out of Fort Richardson, Alaska and participated in Operation Iraqui Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). He loved spending time with his children, his family and friends, and his four-legged companion Rocco. Hobbies included Harley riding, playing disc golf and listening to alternative red dirt country music. Per Jakes wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday May 29, 2022, from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Centralia American Legion Post 446, 117 South Poplar Street, Centralia, Illinois 62801. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to his children and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street, Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to Jacobs family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home Facebook Page.	Moseley, Jacob B. 'Jake' (I22190)
4656	Jacqueline was a member of the First Christian Church of West Salem, and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Southern Illinois Lumber Company in West Salem, retiring after 27 years.	Clodfelter, Jacqueline (I37983)
4657	Jake Schneider dropped dead at his home Feb. 6, 1914. He was about forty years old and leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death. Burial was in Dillman Cemetery at Sailor Springs, IL.	Schneider, Jacob J. (I49881)
4658	James "Billy" Fry, 83, of Clay City, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at his residence. Billy was born on January 2, 1935 in Mt. Erie, IL, the son of Charlie and Katie (Howe) Fry. He married Linda (Granby) on February 6, 1982 in Olney, IL. Billy is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda Fry of Clay City; son, James W. Fry and fiancee ,Sherry York, of Hatfield, AR; son, Donald E. Fry and friend, Sherry Evilsizer, of Flora, IL; daughter, Caralyn Riley and husband, John ,of Clay City, IL; daughter, Sandy Rodgers and husband, Carrol, of Cisne, IL; step-daughter, Angela Ash and husband, Dave, of Plainfield, IN; 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Sue Winters and husband, Frank, of Caryville, TN, and Dorothy Smith of Springfield, IL; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. Memorials can be made to Shriner's Childrens Hospital or St. Judes or Bethlehem Christian Church. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the Bethlehem Christian Church in Clay City, with burial following in the Clay City Cemetery. Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside. Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home Clay City, IL April 14, 2018	Fry, James William 'Billy' (I17305)
4659	James "Jim" Aldridge, 83, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Jim was born on August 5, 1938 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Henry Harland Aldridge and Virginia Rose (McDowell). He married Verna Kay Decker on August 9, 1957 in Olney, and she survives. Jim served in the Navy for 20 years. After he served in the Navy, he worked at Berger's Hardware Store for 8 years. After retiring, he enjoyed his hobbies; working on cars, lawn mowers, as well as playing with his grandchildren. Jim is survived by his wife of 64 years, Verna Aldridge of Olney; sons, Michael (Sue) Aldridge of Noble, Roy (Tracy) Aldridge of Pleasant Plains, IL, and James LeVern Aldridge of Olney; 10 grandchildren, Crystal (Justin) Saathoff, Jessica (Jeremy) Stevens, Tyler Aldridge, Brittany Aldridge, Austin Aldridge, Courtney (Logan) Davis, Dylan Aldridge, DeAnna Aldridge, and Luke Aldridge; 1 step-grandchild, Jennifer Shiley; 10 great grandchildren, Carson and Ava Stevens, James, Tobias, and Kayslee Saathoff, Kade and Xavier Aldridge, Casus Aldridge, Kadence and Amaya Davis; 2 step-great grandchildren, Colton Aldridge and Samantha Barrick; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, John Aldridge and Tom Aldridge, and sisters, Janet Andrews and Becky Payne. A graveside service will immediately follow the visitation at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens in Olney with Pastor Mike Munden officiating. Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside.	Aldridge, James 'Jim' (I54984)
4660	James "Jim" S. Ross, age 95, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday afternoon, February 9, 2020, at Flora Gardens Care Center. He was born May 17, 1924, in Clay City, Illinois, the son of Solomon and Leora A. (Travis) Ross. Jim served in the Army during WWII where he was stationed in the Philippines and Japan. In Jims younger years he worked for the Atomic Energy Commission in Los Alamos, NM. He later resigned this position upon his fathers death and returned to Clay County. During his lifetime Jim had several successful occupations. His last employment was as a truck driver with the Clark Wood Construction Company until his retirement. He had attended First Christian Church in Flora in the past and was a member of the Flora VFW Post 3999, American Legion Post 14, and the Flora Eagles Club 2494. He is survived by a daughter: Shirley (the late George) Guerrettaz of Coatsville, IN; companion: JoAnn Dowty of Flora; four grandchildren: David Guerrettaz of Evansville, IN; Mark Guerrettaz of Avon, IN, Justin Wolfe, and Tyler Wolfe; five great-grandchildren; a stepdaughter: Debra Barnes of Branson, MO; two step-granddaughters: Elizabeth and Pamela of Branson, MO; and six step-great-grandchildren all of Branson, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter: Cherie Wolfe; and five siblings: Margaret Davis, Ishmael Davis, Frieda Wolfe, Paul Ross, and Berniece Wood. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Clay City Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.	Ross, James Solomon 'Jim' Jr. (I15869)
4661	James "Jimmy" Allen Wyatt was born on May 29, 1928 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of Elza and Alta Lee (Kimmel) Wyatt. Jimmy attended the one room school houses of Zion and Seminary School from first grade to eight grade. He attended Claremont High School for his freshman year of high school. Jim never married and helped farm near Seminary, IL. He was a long time standing member of Parkersburg Methodist Church. He was a true Christian who loved the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jim was admired by all who knew him. Jim lived life to the fullest. He was employed for several years at the Olney Secure Processors plant. He was a resident of Olney Burgin Manor since March 1991. The staff and residents were his love for 22 years. Jim loved to garden, raising delicious watermelons and popcorn on his family farm. He moved to his folks family farm at age five near Seminary, IL. Jim and his mother operated the Seminary General Store owned by William Wyatt. Jim was revered for his perseverance for his life zest. He is survived by his cousins, Judy Deck and husband, Daniel of Olney and Wilma Stivers of Graham, TX, several other cousins in the area as well as the nursing staff and residents of Burgin Manor in Olney. He was preceded in death by his loving parents and sister, Joan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.	WYATT, James Allen 'Jimmy' (I55970)
4662	James "Mac" McDowell, 66, of Parkersburg, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at U of L Health Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. Mac was born on August 2, 1955 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Rev. Lowell McDowell and Marie (Ridgley) Patterson. He married Kathy Knust on April 12, 1974 in Calhoun, Illinois, and she survives. Mac was loving husband, son, father, and most importantly, grandfather. He worked as an oilfield machinist for many years after retiring from IL Central Gulf Railroad. Mac was a member of the Walnut Grove Church, West Salem Masonic Lodge, Rolling Thunder #3, and Widow Sons (Ruffians Chapter). Mac enjoyed morning coffee at Ridgley Farms and going to garage and rummage sales. He took pleasure in spending time with his family and camping in Cave-in-Rock with his wife, Kathy. His quick wit and sense of humor will be missed by all those that knew him. Mac is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathy McDowell of Parkersburg; son, James M. McDowell and wife Shari of Parkersburg; daughter, Jessica K. Wells and husband John of Lawrenceville; mother, Marie Patterson of Olney; grandchildren, Aidan and Kayleigh McDowell, Brian, Matthew, and Britton Wells; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Patricia Sue McDowell. A visitation for Mac will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2022, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney. A funeral service for Mac will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Walnut Grove Church. Interment will follow the service at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Memorials can be made to West Salem Masonic Lodge, Walnut Grove Church, or Rolling Thunder IL #3.	McDowell, James Lowell 'Mac' (I606)
4663	James A. "Jake" Clark, 55, lifelong resident of the Calhoun community, was pronounced dead on arrival yesterday afternoon at Richland Memorial Hospital. Mr. Clark was born the son of Emet Clark and Maude Ward Clark. He was married to Imogene Lagle on November of 1936. He was a veteran employee of the Olney Branch of the International Shoe Company. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Price of Calhoun and Mrs. Dottie Fawkes of Claremont. There are five grandchildren Jimmie, Jerry, Donita, Jamie and Donald. He also leaves his mother, Mrs. Maude Clark of Olney, and three sisters: Miss Winnie Clark and Mrs. Helen Provines, both of Olney, and Mrs. Clarice Board of Orlando, Fla. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Memorial Chapel of the Summers-Rainey Funeral Home with the Rev. Lowell McDowell officiating.Interment will be in the Calhoun Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Information retrieved from the Olney (IL) Daily Mail, June 22, 1970, edition.	CLARK, James A. 'Jake' (I55134)
4664	James B. Seesengood, 89, of Clay City, died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday Jan. 7, 1995 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.	Seesengood, James B. (I39134)
4665	James B. Smith was a Civil War veteran. His biography was published in A History of Southern Illinois, by George Washington Smith, Chicago: Lewis, 1912, page 1707. Gen. Smith was well-known over Illinois on account that he was adjutant general under Gov. Yates, and later warden of the Chester penitentiary under Gov. Deneen. He was a veteran of the Civil war and 87 years old. GEN. J. B. SMITH DEAD Thursday of last week, Dec. 16th, Gen. J. B. Smith died suddenly at his home in Clay City. A third stroke of paralysis probably brought the end. The General had never fully recovered from the first stroke although he had been able to travel around some. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Clay City M. E. church, at 2:00 o'clock, the Masonic fraternity having charge of the obsequies. Gen. Smith was well-known over Illinois on account that he was adjutant general under Gov. Yates, and later warden of the Chester penitentiary under Gov. Deneen. He was a veteran of the Civil war and 87 years old. [Source: Flora Journal Record (23 December 1926). Transcribed by Angelia Carpenter.]	Smith, James B. 'Jimmie' (I18603)
4666	James E. "Jim" Norton, 62, of Louisville, IL, died December 28, 2005, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Mr. Norton was born October 16, 1943 in Clay City, the son of William Henry and Julia Ann Handley Norton. He married Lana K. Bryan November 4, 1967 in Clay City. He was employed for 32 years for the City of Flora Street Department. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife; a son, Jim Norton; a brother, Sam Norton; a sister, Jean Ann Foster; two granddaughters; and one great-grandson. Preceding him in death were his parents, a daughter, Shari, and two brothers, Alvis and Bill. Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in Clay City Cemetery. (Published Hometown Journal)	Norton, James Edward 'Jim' (I23063)
4667	James E. Rinehart, age 60, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Monday morning, May 9, 2016, at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, MO. James was born in Flora on March 6, 1956, the son of Norman G. and Wanda (Cottengaim) Rinehart. He married Brenda Sehie on January 10, 1981, at the Lutheran Church in Flora. James was employed by Veolia North America as Division Safety Manager for over 30 years. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, reading, woodworking, painting, and working in his shop. He attended the Flora Church of the Nazarene. James is survived by his wife: Brenda Rinehart; son: Cortez Rohr; three daughters: Lacey Rinehart (Marty Shu), Dena Rinehart, and Katie Rinehart (Jake Heminover); four grandchildren: Marcus James, Gwyneth, Samantha, and Harper; and two brothers: Mike (Sharon) Rinehart and Eric (Penny) Rinehart. Also surviving are a number of in-laws, aunts and uncles, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father: Norman Rinehart and wives Helen Duke Rinehart and Leona Taylor Rinehart; his mother: Wanda Schnautz and husband Sherman; and one brother: Norlan Rinehart. A funeral service for James Rinehart will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with Pastor Phil Alvord officiating. Interment will follow in Hoosier Prairie Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to Flora Church of the Nazarene.	Rinehart, James E. (I17617)
4668	James E. Steele, 72, of Flora, died at 12:58 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2003, at his home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Flora. Mr. Steele was born on October 20, 1930, in Marshall, Texas, the son of James Wesley and Eula (Smith) Steele. He married Barbara Williams on July 4, 1951, in Georgia. She survives. He served for 21 years in the U.S. Air Force as a radar technician. He was employed as a maintenance engineer for Southwire, Anaconda and Fleur-Danniels. Mr. Steele is survived by his wife, Barbara Steele, of Greenville, S.C.; his step-mother, Maxine Steele, of Flora; four children, James W. Steele and his wife, Shelby, of Greenville, S.C., ^Robert' Steele and his wife, Dolly, of Austin, Texas, Karen Klein and her husband, Tony, of Fairview Heights, and Michael Steele and his wife, Myra, of Greenville, S.C.; a sister, Pat Barber and her husband, Gary, of Flora; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters. Memorials may be made to Clay County Cancer Support Group. The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, August 2003	STEELE, James E. (I55928)
4669	James Edgar Runyon, Sr., 76, of Olney, IL died March 17, 2004, at Richland Care and Rehab in Olney. Mr. Runyon was born on April 17, 1927, in Richland County, the son of William Bryan and Mary Effie Thomas Runyon. He married Mary Jane Luthe and she survives. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Runyon is survived by his wife; a son, James Edgar Runyon, Jr.; a daughter, Linda Runyon; three brothers, Larry, Richard, and Don Runyon; two sisters, Pauline Ryals and Helen Harris; and two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. There were no services. Mr. Runyon donated his body to the ScienceCare Anatomical Program in Phoenix, AZ. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney was in charge.	Runyon, James Edgar (I10430)
4670	James Edward Hart Sr., 58, of Olney passed away at 5:25 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at Effingham Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Effingham. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home, Newton, with Jeff Long officiating. Burial will be in Honey Cemetery, Bogota, with full military rites by Ste. Marie Post 932 American Legion. Visitation will be held one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in loving memory of James Edward Hart Sr. James was born June 16, 1952, in Peoria, the son of James Amos and Deloris (Asher) Hart. He married Vicky Verdeyen on Feb. 20, 1971, and she survives. James served his country in the U.S. Army from 1971 until 1974. James was a business agent for International Laborers of North America Local 771. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing. James also is survived by his mother, Deloris Hart of Indianapolis; four children, James Edward (wife Amy) Hart Jr. of Newton and Todd Hart of Bone Gap and Jamie Hart of Donaldson and Jenny Hart of Litchfield, both daughters of Kathy Hart; four brothers, Randy (Lydia) Hart of Volcano's National Park, Hawaii, Phil Hart of Fort Myers, Fla., Will (Lucinda) Hart of Austin, Texas, and John (Janet) Hart of Indianapolis; one sister, Deloris (husband Lafe) Taylor of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and six grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his father, James A. Hart, and a brother, Gilbert Hart.	HART, James Edward Sr. (I50024)
4671	James F. "Jimmy" Rue, 87, of Marshall, IL formerly of Casey and Olney, IL passed away at 2:43 a.m. on Monday, October 15, 2012 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. He was born May 18, 1925 in Hazel Dell, IL, the son of Robert Sylvester Rue and Iris Annie Whitton Rue. In December 1948 he met the love of his life, Nancy Katherine "Kathy" Forcum, when as a young minister he came to her home congregation, the Oliver Church of Christ. They were married August 7, 1949 and had celebrated 60 years of marriage just before she passed away on September 23, 2009. To this union, two children were born, Linda Diane Teel (husband Bob) of Chatham, Illinois and Randal James Rue (wife Tammie) of Sherman, Illinois. He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Jeni (Teel) Sperry, Brad Teel, Sarah (Rue) Ford, and David Rue and four great grandchildren, Kathryn Olivia Sperry, Amelia Grace Sperry, Elizabeth Sue Ford, and Jackson Richard Ford with a fifth great grandson due in February. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; his twin brother, Joseph Rue and stillborn grandson, Jonathan Randal Rue. Jimmy was a 1943 graduate of Casey High School. He received his B.A. in Education from Eastern Illinois University and then went on to receive his Masters of Education from the University of Illinois. He also attended Feed-Hardeman University in Henderson, TN. He was a WWII veteran, serving his country as a "Tail Gunner" in a B17 "Flying Fortress" in the US Army Air Corp. He flew thirty-five missions over Germany. He was the recipient of a Purple Heart, Air Medal and a Presidential Citation. Brother Rue served as a Minister for the Oliver Church of Christ and many other area Churches. He was employed as a principal for the Richland County School District in Olney, IL for twenty-seven years. He had also served as a principal for the Hutsonville and Jewett, IL schools. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Markwell Funeral Home with Brother Abe Miller and Brother Coy Siddall officiating. Burial will follow in the Hazel Dell South Cemetery with graveside military rites by the Casey VFW and Hazel Dell American Legion. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. Published Olney Daily Mail (IL) Oct. 16, 2012	Rue, James F. 'Jimmy' (I53972)
4672	James F. Bogle, 59, of Flora, IL died at 5:15 AM Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at his home in Flora.	Bogle, James Freeman (I31034)
4673	James fought with Co. B 155th Regiment Illinois Volunteers. His brother Daniel fought for the same.	Lake, James Polk (I27598)
4674	James Franklin, 75, of Clay City, died Jan. 19, 1991 at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL. He was born Aug. 23, 1915 in Sailor Springs, IL, the son of Bary and Laura Rodgers Franklin. He married Wanda Harrison on June 11, 1936 in Olney and she survives. Mr. Franklin was a farmer and oil producer. He was an elder in the Clay City Christian Church. He was a member of the Clay City Lion's Club, clay County Farm Bureau and Petroleum Club in Olney. In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Jack and Roger Franklin; three brothers, Henry, Paul, and Woodrow Franklin; two sisters, Iona Osborne and Geneveive Occhi; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Services were held at the Chapel of Hosselton Bookhout and Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City. Burial was in #4 Cemetery in Rural Clay City. (Sailor Springs area)	Franklin, James C. (I21872)
4675	James is listed as a farm laborer living with his parents in 1910 Noble, Illinois census.	McDowell, James (I938)
4676	James is not listed in the 1880 Census which was taken on June 5, 1880. Mary is listed as a widow.	Mitchell, James B. (I2047)
4677	James K. Hall was born to Silas Hall and Jane Foster-Hall in Delphi, Ohio. In 1858 the family moved to Martin County, Indiana. James served in the Civil War in Company K, Indiana 143rd Infantry Regiment. In 1870 he and America Rogers married and they had six children that survived to adulthood. James was a telegraph operator and station agent for many years and also operated a mercantile business. He had been a Grand Officer in the Order of Odd Fellows.	Hall, James Knox (I56018)
4678	James Kittle, 93, of Dundas Rt. 1, passed away early this morning at Richland Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. Arrangements are pending at the Pulliam Funeral Home in Newton. Surviving are three sons, Frank of Imlay City, Mich., Charles of Detroit, Mich., and Vern of Dundas, with whom he had made his home the past few years; three Smith of Florissant, Mo., Mrs. Helen Gentile of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Vivian Callahan of Chesterton, Ind.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline, and two sons, Ray and Dallas. Mr. Kittle was a member of the M. P. Methodist Church ofWayne City. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Jan, 1975,	Kittle, James Collins (I1961)
4679	James L. Bushong of Bedford Township, father of Clayton Bushong, of near Fairfield, died in the Jackson hospital in Olney Thursday, 19 September, following several months illness with ailments incident to his advanced age. He was 79 years, 9 months, and 22 days of age. Funeral services were conducted at the Crippin Funeral Home in Cisne on Saturday afternoon by Elder W. D. Crippin. Burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery, in Fairfield. James Lincoln {Bushong}, son of Perry and Mary Jane Bushong, was born in Monroe County, Kentucky, 27th November 1866. In young manhood, he moved to Illinois and located near Mt. Erie. In 1898, he was united in marriage with Nellie McDowell and four children were born to this union, one of whom, Mary Etta Yohe, passed away in 1920. Surviving are two sons, Clayton, of Fairfield, and Joe, of Grayville; one daughter, Mrs. Ovella Cloninger of St. Louis, Missouri; one brother and three sisters; two grandchildren, Russel Yohe of Mt. Erie and Clayton Bushong Jr. of Fairfield. The Wayne County Press Fairfield, Illinois Thursday, 26 September 1946 Page 1, Column 6	Bushong, James Lincoln (I55522)
4680	James L. Hance, 48, of Clay City, died November 19,1989 at his home. Mr. Hance was born October 11, 1941 in Clay City, the son of Harry and Genelle Hance. He married Monica Nickells July 5, 1961 in Olney and she survives. He was a self-employed painter, a member of Clay City Baptist church and a member of the Clay City Odd Fellows Lodge. Survivors include his wife; two sons, James Jr. and Shawn Hance; a brother, Roger Hance; two sisters, Barbara Tolliver and Norma Franklin; his mother and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister. Funeral services were held at Hosselton, Bookhout and Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City with burial in the Clay City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Clay City Baptist Church building fund. (Published Olney Daily Mail)	Hance, James Lee 'Jim' (I623)
4681	James Lawrence Barbee, age 86, of Louisville, IL, passed away at 3:04 PM, Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Good Samaritan Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. James was born May 23, 1926 in Blair Township, Clay County, IL, the son of Victor Ray Barbee and Bertha Rae (Hord) Barbee. He married Margaret Mae (Lewis) Barbee at their home in Bible Grove, IL on May 4, 1947 and to this union two sons and one daughter were born. He spent his time as a factory worker and retired from Fedders Company in Effingham, IL. He was a member of the Red Brush Christian Church and was in the church leadership for 47 years. James is survived by sons, Larry Barbee and wife Betty of Louisville, Victor Ray Barbee and wife Erma Pearl of Louisville; daughter Loretta Sue Goebel and husband Jerry of Lexington, KY; brother, Rolla "Wally" Barbee and wife Bonnie of Louisville; brother-in-law, Paul Rose of Flora; sister, Betty Adams of Effingham; sister-in-law, Fern Barbee of Flora; ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, Victor Ray and Bertha Rae Barbee; brothers, Victor Barbee and Donald "Bud" Barbee; infant brother, Emery Barbee; and sisters, Millie Rose, Helen Wilson and Lois Barbee. Arrangements were handled by J.W. Neal Funeral Home, Louisville, IL. The funeral service was held at the Red Brush Christian Church. Interment was at Red Brush Cemetery in Louisville, IL. Memorial donations may be made to the Oil Belt Christian Service Camp and will be received at the funeral home.	Barbee, James Lawrence (I51823)
4682	James Leroy "Binger" Uebinger, age 78, passed away at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at home, surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Wendelin on April 19, 1936, and married Donna Lee on June 3, 1956, in a ceremony at her parent's home in Flora. During his lifetime, Jim owned three Flora-area businesses: Uebinger's Shell Service Station, Jim Uebinger Trailer Sales, and Uebinger's Home Furnishings. Jim was always the ultimate "car man." He liked to look at cars, talk about cars, and especially loved to drive cars (always too fast in his younger days.) Jim was a Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church of Flora. Jim is survived by his wife: Donna Uebinger; children: Brad Lee Uebinger; Shari (Jeff) Harvey, and James Brent (Tammy) Uebinger; stepfather: Leo Smith; brothers: Richard (Golda) Cunningham, David (Nancy) Briscoe; sisters: Sue (Bing) Lowe, and Marie Browning; sister-in-law: Ruby Warren; and brother-in-law: Bob (Marie) Lee; four grandchildren: Brandi (Danny) Brown, Trenton Harvey, Shannon (John) Hurliman, Rylee Uebinger, and Elizabeth Williams; five great-grandchildren with a 6th one "on the way"; and many nieces and nephews. He counted the members of the McDonald's coffee drinkers among his special friends. A funeral service for Jim Uebinger was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora at 12 Noon on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Interment followed in Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requested giving to a college fund for Rylee Uebinger or First Baptist Church of Flora.	Uebinger, James Leroy 'Binger' (I48748)
4683	James Lowell Dale, 88, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, November 13, 2011. He was born December 1, 1922 at Olney, Illinois, the son of Maurice Campbell and Augusta Stone Dale. Survivors include a son, James L. Dale, Jr. of Conway, AR; two granddaughters, Danielle Dale of New Orleans and Megan Dale of Fayetteville; a sister, Sally Dale Hunt of Olney, IL. He is also survived by one nephew and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Martha Williams Dale and a brother, William Dale. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the 64th and 96th Naval Construction Battalions, with duty in Newfoundland, Samar in the Philippines and Tsingtao in north mainland China. He received a B.S. degree from Eastern Illinois University and an M.S. and Ph.D. in plant pathology from the University of Illinois. He was a pathologist in the Department of Plant Pathology in the College of Agriculture at the University of Arkansas for 32 years. In 1967 he served as a consultant for USAID and the University of Illinois on a project designed to initiate the growing of soybeans in India. In 1973 he was a NATO Senior Fellow to France where he consulted with other scientists working with newly discovered phytoplasma-induced plant diseases. At the University of Arkansas he taught the beginning plant pathology course for many years, and also an advanced course on bacterial and phytoplasma diseases. His research was concerned with the diseases of corn, sorghum, and turf, and diseases caused by phytoplasmas. He retired as Professor Emeritus in 1988. Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 15 at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville, under the direction of Moore's Chapel, with the Rev. Lewis Chesser officiating.	Dale, James Lowell (I55311)
4684	James M. (Buck) Hunley, 70, Vero Beach, Fla, and formerly of Olney, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, in Indian River Memorial Hospital Mr. Hunley was born Dec. 13, 1914, in Clay County, the son of James G. and Edna (Patridge) Hunley. He married Josephine Carroll in 1948 and she survives. He was self-employed and was a member of the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Olney. He was a member of the Elks; VFW in Olney; American Legion in Olney; Vero Beach Shrine Club; Lions Club of Vero Beach; Amara Temple in Palm Beach, Fla.; A.F. & A.M. No. 448; Petroleum Club of Olney; and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rites Valley of Southern Illinois. Survivors include two sons, Tom Fite III, Birmingham, Ala.; J. Michael Hunley, Vero Beach; a daughter, Mrs. Randy (Marianne) Ridgely, Parkersburg; four brothers; a sister; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.	Hunley, James Mangues 'Buck' (I24399)
4685	James M. Harrell, Son of George & Susanna Harrell, enlisted in Co. C 20th Illinois Infantry June 13, 1861, wounded at Ft. Donalson, February 15, 1862, sent home on medical leave, arrived March 15, 1862 and died April 9, 1862. ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT Name HARRELL, JAMES M Rank PVT Company C Unit 20 IL US INF Personal Characteristics Residence BLOOMINGTON, MCLEAN CO, IL Age 21 Height 5' 8 Hair BROWN Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER Nativity ABINGDON, VA Service Record Joined When JUN 13, 1861 Joined Where JOLIET, IL Joined By Whom CPT PULLEN Period 3 YRS Muster In JUN 13, 1861 Muster In Where JOLIET, IL Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A Remarks DIED APR 8, 1862 OF WOUNDS RECD IN ACTION AT FORT DONELSON TENN FEB 15, 1862	Harrell, James M. (I55591)
4686	James M. Harrell, Son of George & Susanna Harrell, enlisted in Co. C 20th Illinois Infantry June 13, 1861, wounded at Ft. Donalson, February 15, 1862, sent home on medical leave, arrived March 15, 1862 and died April 9, 1862. ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT Name HARRELL, JAMES M Rank PVT Company C Unit 20 IL US INF Personal Characteristics Residence BLOOMINGTON, MCLEAN CO, IL Age 21 Height 5' 8 Hair BROWN Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER Nativity ABINGDON, VA Service Record Joined When JUN 13, 1861 Joined Where JOLIET, IL Joined By Whom CPT PULLEN Period 3 YRS Muster In JUN 13, 1861 Muster In Where JOLIET, IL Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A Remarks DIED APR 8, 1862 OF WOUNDS RECD IN ACTION AT FORT DONELSON TENN FEB 15, 1862	Harrell, James M. (I55591)
4687	James McDowell, 73, of West Salem, died at 5:55 p.m. Sunday, May 24, l998, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville, Ind. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ingram Funeral Home in West Salem with Bro. Gary Hall officiating. Burial will be in the Moravian Cemetery in West Salem. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. McDowell was born Dec. 21, 1924, in Edwards County, the son of Clifton and Emily (Robinson) McDowell. He married Katheryn Knust July 20, 1950, in Trenton, Ga. He retired as a well surveyor for Schumberger Well Service in 1996. He was a car salesman for 30 years. He was a member of the Moose in Albion and First Christian Church in West Salem. He is survived by his wife; one son, Jerry McDowell, of Coal City; one daughter, Kathy Schmidt, of West Salem; two brothers, Clayton McDowell and Richard McDowell, both of West Salem; one sister, Ruth Ann Parker, of Mt. Carmel; five grandchildren, Amy, Amber, Adam, Austin and Ashley; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Patsy Kitchene. Olney Daily Mail (IL) May 26, 1998 NOTE: Birth date, as published in the obit, is different from birth date on the gravestones.	McDowell, James Allen (I51541)
4688	James Monroe Herdes (Roe),only son of Joseph Herdes, married at age nineteen to Sarah D. Snyder. They were married in Clay City on February 15, 1883 and also lived on a farm northeast of Clay City. Sarah, who was ten years Roe's senior, had been married previously to Seth Evans and had one child, Johnny Evans, who was remembered fondly by his nieces and nephews. Roe and Sarah had eight children, five of whom lived until adulthood. The three sons, Claude, Charles (Chart), and James all lived out their lives as farmers in the Lathrop Chapel neighborhood near Smith Cemetery northeast of Clay City. The Herdes legacy now continues more widespread through the progeny of Claude, Chart and Jim Herdes.	Herdes, James Monroe 'Roe' (I16965)
4689	James R. Atchason Sr., 79, formerly of 257 North Witt street, Decatur, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Kankakee. Mr. Atchason, a retired blacksmith, was born in Hoosier, Oct. 31, 1887, the son of A.L. and Julia McKinney Atchason. He had lived in Decatur 38 years. James married Della Hagen in Sailor Springs in 1909; she died Feb. 6, 1966. He leaves five sons; O.D. of Springfield, Alva L. of Champaign, Paul E., Lloyd O. and James Jr., all of Decatur; three daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Evelyn)Grady, Mrs. Charles (Juanita) Lefringhouse, both of Decatur and Mrs. John (Deloris) Grady of Champaign; two brothers, Andie and Roy, both of Louisville; sister, Mrs. Anna Gobel of Flora; 22 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Burial will be in Graceland cemetery. Herald Thursday, Nov. 24, 1966 Note: I know the marker for James Riley Atchason shows 1888, but the date cannot be correct. It should be 10/15/1886, not 1888 because my grandmother was his sister and she was born two years after James Riley on 7/8/1888. Her name was Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Atchason and she was my grandmother. Stuart Childers	Atchason, James Riley (I49884)
4690	James R. Richardson, 67, of Olney, died on Monday, June 20, 2022 at his home. James was born on September 5, 1954 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of John Richardson and Allene (Burton) Richardson. He married Julia Nuttall on June 7, 1974 at Glenwood Church in Noble, and she survives. Jim enjoyed life and making jokes. He loved his children and spending time with them. Jim was a people person and enjoyed family gatherings and social events. James is survived by his wife, Julia Richardson of Olney; daughter, Jayla Kiser of Wynoose; son, John Richardson of Olney; granddaughter, Payton Richardson of Olney; brother, Jerry (Darlene) Richardson of Noble; sister, Eva (Rick) Toumbs of Chatham; sister, Ginger (Rick) Harper of Passport; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kenny, Harold, Ronnie, Ike, Bart, and Gene Richardson; sisters, Pat Beal and Linda Harris. Cremation Rites will be accorded. Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney is assisting the family with arrangements.	RICHARDSON, James R. 'Jim' (I19786)
4691	James Richard Jim Welty, age 71, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Jim was born October 24, 1945, in Clay County, the son of Albert and Opal (Slade) Welty. He married Loretta Hough on June 26, 1983, in Flora. Jim was proud to be a Marine and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War as a radio operator. Over the years, Jim worked at Southwire, Valley Steel, and Jenmar. He also did carpenter work throughout his life and was always working on something and enjoyed helping others. Jim was at one time a member of E.S.D.A. He loved to fish and spend time with his grandkids, attending their various activities. He enjoyed living at Heritage Woods, reminiscing and reconnecting with friends from the past.	Welty, James Richard 'Jim' (I19837)
4692	James Robert "Jim" Harmon, age 82, of Olney, passed away on February 12, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital Main Campus, in Evansville, Indiana.	Harmon, James Robert 'Jim' (I40979)
4693	James S. "Buck" Evans, 75, of Effingham, died at 10:55 am., Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, at his home. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Johnson funeral Home in Effingham, with burial and military rites at Oakridge Cemetery Effingham. Memorial may be made to Lincoln land Hospice. Mr. Evans was born July 19, 1928, in Sullivan, Ind., the son of Robert B. and Sarah Esther(Berry) Evans. He was a retired carpenter. He was a World War II veteran with the 21st Infantry of the U.S. Army and was a life member of the DAV, American Legion Post 102, and VFW Post 1769, all of Effingham. Survivors include friends, Brian and Brenda Brummer of Effingham. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother John R. Evans.	Evans, James Stuart 'Buck' (I53875)
4694	James served in the Army during the Korean War in Battalion A 41st as a Forward Observer. He was awarded several medals including the Purple Heart. James was a union carpenter and had also worked in the oil field. He had been a member of the Flora VFW 3999 and the Flora Eagles. In the past he had enjoyed time spent hunting.	Pickens, James W. (I46352)
4695	James T. Clinton, 91, of Olney, died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Visitation at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral services at Freedom Baptist Church, north of Noble, with Pastor Jim Beam officiating. Burial in Freedom Baptist Cemetery with full military rites at the graveside by Olney Veterans Association. Mr. Clinton was born July 19, 1920, in Jefferson County, the son of Carl W. and Maude Marie (Taylor) Clinton. He married Ruth Zerkel on March 30, 1951. She survives. He served in the U.S. Navy and served in the June 6th, 1944, invasion of Normandy. He taught Agriculture for 15 years and was the Farm Director broadcaster for WVLN Radio. He was a member of Freedom Baptist Church and was a proud and loving Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. Mr. Clinton is survived by his wife, Ruth Clinton, of Olney; son, Richard L. Clinton and wife Patsy, of Noel, Mo.; daughter, Janice Clinton, of Olney; daughter, Brenda Francis and husband Steve, of Olney; son, Paul D. Clinton and wife Sherry, of Noble; brother, Melvin Clinton, of Ina; sister, Roberta England, of Lewistown; brother, Tom Clinton, of Woodlawn; sister, Betty Baltzell, of Ewing; five grandchildren, Eric Francis, David Francis and wife Dawn, Amy Francis, and Abigail and Taylor Clinton; and one great-grandchild, Emmett Francis. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Thelma. Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)	Clinton, James Taylor (I50961)
4696	James T. Morgan, of 609 South Tenth street, died at 2:00 p.m.Tuesday at Good Samaritan Hospital,where he had been a patient for the past three weeks.	MORGAN, James Thomas (I30072)
4697	James T. Wilson, 81, died Tuesday morning at his farm home southeast of Noble.	Wilson, James Thomas (I2432)
4698	James W. Patridge (1947-2011) Viet Nam War, 1st Platoon, Company H, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, United States Marine Corps (Class of 1965, Clay City High School, Clay City, Illinois) (Buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Illinois 1 year ago today) James was honored in "The Hometown Journal" by Rena Lents-Thomas with the following article: "The Passing of A Hometown Hero" James Patridge was an honorable young man who died recently in Florida where he had resided in a Veterans' home for the past few years. He was 63 years of age and the cause of death was reportedly due to a stroke. A young 18 year old Clay City High School graduate probably had no idea what lay ahead of him when he joined the Marine Corps following graduation in 1965, but he never hesitated to do his part. The United States was involved in the Vietnam War in the 1960's with considerable loss of lives. James W. Patridge eagerly signed up with the Marines in May of 1965 and, by the latter part of December that same year, found himself in Vietnam with the 2nd Battalion 9th Marines H Co., 1st Platoon. James was the son of Leland and Lillian Patridge of rural Clay City. Leland passed away in 1959 while James was still in school, and in 1966 his mother was working at the Holland Truck Stop east of Flora. Then the word came that all parents dread to hear who have children in harm's way. On March 15, 1966, Mrs. Patridge received a letter that informed her that James was injured in the vicinity of DaNang, Vietnam. He sustained bilateral amputation of both legs and fragmentation wounds in the chest, face, abdomen and head. His condition was serious and his progress guarded with questionable recovery. He was first taken to the U. S. Air Force Hospital, Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines and later transferred to Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. The road to recovery was a long and difficult one, but through it all, James astounded everyone with his good spirits and positive mental attitude. Learning of the death of his closest buddy who was directly ahead of him in the battle area that day, and who tripped the land mine, and another buddy behind him who had also lost both legs, was another shock to the young man. But true to form, he faced his feelings head on and survived the tragic ordeal. This harrowing experience in Vietnam would be enough for him to be called a hero, but there is more. Several years later in 1986, a situation arose giving James the opportunity to demonstrate his compassionate and caring nature. He was living in West Chicago at the time, hearing a mother screaming for help from her home nearby after her baby had fallen into the family's backyard swimming pool, he sprang into action. James moved his wheelchair more than 80 yards across a field until a line of trees blocked his passage. James, then 38 years old, threw himself onto the ground and crawled the remaining distance of about 20 yards to a porch where the lifeless baby lay. The mother of the child was frantically attempting to do mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. The X-Marine took over with his lifesaving efforts, administering CPR while his wife, who had followed him from the house, summoned the ambulance. Little Jennifer Kroll responded to his CPR techniques and began to cough and cry as her heartbeat strengthened and her color returned. She was one year old and recovered at Loyola Medical Center. All the major news networks reported the life-saving miracle in addition to a story on the incident published in the Reader's Digest. James didn't consider himself a hero, he was said to have remarked that he wondered why so many lost their lives in the war and others, like himself, were spared. His experience with the child had answered that question for him, perhaps the purpose of his having been spared was to be there at the right time and place to save another. A Hero in a true sense! May he not be forgotten! Many of us remember the little red haired boy with the sunny face as he played on the school playgrounds many years ago. Rest in peace, James!	Patridge, James Wayne (I19724)
4699	James W. Patridge, 63, died January 23, 2011, at Orlando V. A. Hospital in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Patridge was born August 4, 1947 in Clay City, IL, the son of Leland and Lillian Patridge. He attended school, both grade and high, in Clay City, graduating in May of 1965. He married Bonnie Bublitz. He later married Sue Fowler. In June of 1965, having joined the Marine Corps, he reported for basic training in California. After basic training he was assigned duty in Viet Nam. In March of 1966, at 18 years of age, he was critically wounded. A land mine explosion caused the loss of both legs and his eyesight. After spending several months at Bethesda, MD having numerious surgeries and physical therapy, he was transferred to Hines Hospital in Chicago, and spent another two years there. Survivors include his wife, Sue Patridge; daughter, Ashley; sons, Shawn, Todd, and Brandon; one sister, Marilyn Patridge; brothers, J. D. and Leland LeRoy; five grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a host of friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, an infant son, Kirk; and two sisters, Lola Ruth Monical and Lillian Lorena Cook. Cremation has been accorded, and a memorial service honoring his life and service to his country will be held at the Clay City Community Center, with the Rev. Ron Payne officiating. Burial with military rites will be at Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs, IL. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. (Retyped from obituary published in the Home Town Journal) ============== "The Passing of A Hometown Hero" written by Rena Lents Thomas James Patridge was an honorable young man who died recently in Florida where he had resided in a Veterans' home for the past few years. He was 63 years of age and the cause of death was reportedly due to a stroke. A young 18 year old Clay City High School graduate probably had no idea what lay ahead of him when he joined the Marine Corps following graduation in 1965, but he never hesitated to do his part. The United States was involved in the Vietnam War in the 1960's with considerable loss of lives. James W. Patridge eagerly signed up with the Marines in May of 1965 and, by the latter part of December that same year, found himself in Vietnam with the 2nd Battalion 9th Marines H Co., 1st Platoon. James was the son of Leland and Lillian Patridge of rural Clay City. Leland passed away in 1959 while James was still in school, and in 1966 his mother was working at the Holland Truck Stop east of Flora. Then the word came that all parents dread to hear who have children in harm's way. On March 15, 1966, Mrs. Patridge received a letter that informed her that James was injured in the vicinity of DaNang, Vietnam. He sustained bilateral amputation of both legs and fragmentation wounds in the chest, face, abdomen and head. His condition was serious and his progress guarded with questionable recovery. He was first taken to the U. S. Air Force Hospital, Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines and later transferred to Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. The road to recovery was a long and difficult one, but through it all, James astounded everyone with his good spirits and positive mental attitude. Learning of the death of his closest buddy who was directly ahead of him in the battle area that day, and who tripped the land mine, and another buddy behind him who had also lost both legs, was another shock to the young man. But true to form, he faced his feelings head on and survived the tragic ordeal. This harrowing experience in Vietnam would be enough for him to be called a hero, but there is more. Several years later in 1986, a situation arose giving James the opportunity to demonstrate his compassionate and caring nature. He was living in West Chicago at the time, hearing a mother screaming for help from her home nearby after her baby had fallen into the family's backyard swimming pool, he sprang into action. James moved his wheelchair more than 80 yards across a field until a line of trees blocked his passage. James, then 38 years old, threw himself onto the ground and crawled the remaining distance of about 20 yards to a porch where the lifeless baby lay. The mother of the child was frantically attempting to do mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. The X-Marine took over with his lifesaving efforts, administering CPR while his wife, who had followed him from the house, summoned the ambulance. Little Jennifer Kroll responded to his CPR techniques and began to cough and cry as her heartbeat strengthened and her color returned. She was one year old and recovered at Loyola Medical Center. All the major news networks reported the life-saving miracle in addition to a story on the incident published in the Reader's Digest. James didn't consider himself a hero, he was said to have remarked that he wondered why so many lost their lives in the war and others, like himself, were spared. His experience with the child had answered that question for him, perhaps the purpose of his having been spared was to be there at the right time and place to save another. A Hero in a true sense! May he not be forgotten! Many of us remember the little red haired boy with the sunny face as he played on the school playgrounds many years ago. Rest in peace, James!	Patridge, James Wayne (I19724)
4700	James W. Tackitt, 93, of Flora, Illinois died at 10:50 a.m., Monday, December 5, 2016, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora, Illinois. James was born January 10, 1923 in Xenia, IL, to William & Gertie (Sweeney) Tackitt. He married Naomi Colclasure on January 4, 1941 in St. Louis, MO. After getting his family started he joined the United States Army and was a member of the 1st Calvary Division, serving in the Philippines and Japan during WWII. After returning home from the war James went to work as a mechanic at Luttrells Garage and was the school bus manager for the Flora School District. James was long time member of the Oak Street Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and was the music director for many years. In addition to his love for his church, he was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and he loved the outdoors where he spent a lot of time hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and shooting guns. He was also a tough opponent when it came to Texas Holdem, which he enjoyed playing with his family and friends. James is survived by a son, Lester (Mary) Tackitt; two daughters, Breneda Johnson, Ruth (Ed) Trowbridge; ten Grandchildren, Janie (Drew) Simpson, Sandy (Mike) Pratt, Kathy (Darrell Smith) Johnson, Doug Tackitt, David (Rebecca) Tackitt, Darrin (Kelly) Tackitt, Tony (Carol) Myers, Jodi (George) Hand, Bethanie (Ricky)Huffman, Nathaniel (Brianna) Trowbridge; twelve Great grandchildren; twelve Great-great Grandchildren; a sister, Delores (Walter) Brewer, and many nieces and nephews. Services will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Kohn Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow at Oak Mound Cemetery in rural Xenia with full military rites. Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to the Alzheimers Association.	Tackitt, James W. (I33549)

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Jacob Lee Young, 54, of Noble, passed away Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Richland Memorial Hospital.

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JACOB M. DEISHER was born in Berks County, Penn., August 22, 1844. His parents were Daniel and Lydia A.(Ebling) Deisher, both natives of Pennsylvania; former born 1803; latter, 1810. They were of German and French ancestry, their forefathers comoming to the United States in colonial times from Hesse Darmstadt. Daniel and Lydia were the parents of thirteen children. In 1853 they removed from Pennsylvania, coming by boat to Wabash County, Ill., where they lived several years. In 1860 they moved to Clay County, Ill., where the parents died in 1872. The father was a good scholar in the German and English languages and taught school, being a man of more than ordinary ability. His wife was also well educated. Jacob M. was brought up on the farm and in the mill. In the spring of 1863 he enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Illinois Volunteer Infantry; served until close of the war. He participated in numerous engagements. After his return home was on invalids' list, having lost his health to such an extent that it was nearly two years began he could perform manual labor. Entered the employ of Ohio & Mississippi Railway in 1867, remained with that company in capacity of fireman, brakeman and conductor until 1879, then was employed as baggageman and conductor for three years by Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railway. Since then has been engaged in mercantile pursuits in Mitchell, in connection with his brother Franklin. He married Miss Sallie Cook in 1874. She was born in Mitchell, Ind., in 1853. To this union has been born one child--Lydia A. Mr. Deisher is a member of Masonic and G. A. R. Orders. Franklin Deisher, brother to Jacob M., was born in Berks County, Penn., December 16, 1851. He was reared on a farm and in the mill, receiving, like his brother, a common school education. For a number of years was in the employ of Ohio & Mississippi and Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railways. In 1882 entered mercantile business in Mitchell, in which he is now engaged. He married Miss Adaline Dodson, September 7, 1882. She was born in Lawrence County, November 1, 1861. Franklin and Adaline are the parents of one child--Earle.

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Jacob Newton well known citizen of Decker township passed away at his home near Wynoose Friday evening after an illness of two or three days.

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Jacob Jake B. Moseley, 37, of Centralia, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022. He was born December 22, 1984, in Flora, Illinois, the son of Timothy Moseley and Sheila (Thomas) Kapes. In addition to his parents: Timothy Moseley and wife Randa of Clay City and Sheila Kapes and husband Jerry of Centralia, he is also survived by Grandparents Jimmie and Della (Hall) Thomas of Clay City, his three Children: Kayleigh Moseley and Aurora Moseley of OFallon, Missouri, and Deacon Moseley of Sandoval: 5 brothers Josh Moseley and wife Tonya of Clay City, Adam Moseley and wife Tiffany of Annapolis, Dustin Moseley and wife Brittany of Sumner, Justin Clevenger of Flora, and Keith Clevenger of Clay City; 4 sisters Kassidy Kassi Kapes of Centralia, Bernadette Kapes and fiancé Doug Kinder of Alton, Crystal Lewis and husband Myles of Flora and Bridget Owenby and husband Larry of Vincennes, Indiana; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents Zane and Patsy (Herdes) Moseley of Clay City and a beloved cousin, Brandon Bickers of Terre Haute, IN.
Jake was a disabled combat veteran and proudly served in the Unites States Army as a member of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Airborne 25th Infantry Division out of Fort Richardson, Alaska and participated in Operation Iraqui Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). He loved spending time with his children, his family and friends, and his four-legged companion Rocco. Hobbies included Harley riding, playing disc golf and listening to alternative red dirt country music. Per Jakes wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday May 29, 2022, from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Centralia American Legion Post 446, 117 South Poplar Street, Centralia, Illinois 62801. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to his children and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street, Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to Jacobs family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Moseley, Jacob B. 'Jake' (I22190)

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Jacqueline was a member of the First Christian Church of West Salem, and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Southern Illinois Lumber Company in West Salem, retiring after 27 years.

Clodfelter, Jacqueline (I37983)

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Jake Schneider dropped dead at his home Feb. 6, 1914. He was about forty years old and leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death. Burial was in Dillman Cemetery at Sailor Springs, IL.

Schneider, Jacob J. (I49881)

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James "Billy" Fry, 83, of Clay City, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at his residence.

Billy was born on January 2, 1935 in Mt. Erie, IL, the son of Charlie and Katie (Howe) Fry.

He married Linda (Granby) on February 6, 1982 in Olney, IL.

Billy is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda Fry of Clay City; son, James W. Fry and fiancee ,Sherry York, of Hatfield, AR; son, Donald E. Fry and friend, Sherry Evilsizer, of Flora, IL; daughter, Caralyn Riley and husband, John ,of Clay City, IL; daughter, Sandy Rodgers and husband, Carrol, of Cisne, IL; step-daughter, Angela Ash and husband, Dave, of Plainfield, IN; 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Sue Winters and husband, Frank, of Caryville, TN, and Dorothy Smith of Springfield, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters.

Memorials can be made to Shriner's Childrens Hospital or St. Judes or Bethlehem Christian Church.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the Bethlehem Christian Church in Clay City, with burial following in the Clay City Cemetery. Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home
Clay City, IL
April 14, 2018

Fry, James William 'Billy' (I17305)

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James "Jim" Aldridge, 83, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Jim was born on August 5, 1938 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Henry Harland Aldridge and Virginia Rose (McDowell). He married Verna Kay Decker on August 9, 1957 in Olney, and she survives.

Jim served in the Navy for 20 years. After he served in the Navy, he worked at Berger's Hardware Store for 8 years. After retiring, he enjoyed his hobbies; working on cars, lawn mowers, as well as playing with his grandchildren.

Jim is survived by his wife of 64 years, Verna Aldridge of Olney; sons, Michael (Sue) Aldridge of Noble, Roy (Tracy) Aldridge of Pleasant Plains, IL, and James LeVern Aldridge of Olney; 10 grandchildren, Crystal (Justin) Saathoff, Jessica (Jeremy) Stevens, Tyler Aldridge, Brittany Aldridge, Austin Aldridge, Courtney (Logan) Davis, Dylan Aldridge, DeAnna Aldridge, and Luke Aldridge; 1 step-grandchild, Jennifer Shiley; 10 great grandchildren, Carson and Ava Stevens, James, Tobias, and Kayslee Saathoff, Kade and Xavier Aldridge, Casus Aldridge, Kadence and Amaya Davis; 2 step-great grandchildren, Colton Aldridge and Samantha Barrick; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, John Aldridge and Tom Aldridge, and sisters, Janet Andrews and Becky Payne.

A graveside service will immediately follow the visitation at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens in Olney with Pastor Mike Munden officiating.

Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside.

Aldridge, James 'Jim' (I54984)

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James "Jim" S. Ross, age 95, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday afternoon, February 9, 2020, at Flora Gardens Care Center.

He was born May 17, 1924, in Clay City, Illinois, the son of Solomon and Leora A. (Travis) Ross.

Jim served in the Army during WWII where he was stationed in the Philippines and Japan. In Jims younger years he worked for the Atomic Energy Commission in Los Alamos, NM. He later resigned this position upon his fathers death and returned to Clay County.

During his lifetime Jim had several successful occupations. His last employment was as a truck driver with the Clark Wood Construction Company until his retirement. He had attended First Christian Church in Flora in the past and was a member of the Flora VFW Post 3999, American Legion Post 14, and the Flora Eagles Club 2494.

He is survived by a daughter: Shirley (the late George) Guerrettaz of Coatsville, IN; companion: JoAnn Dowty of Flora; four grandchildren: David Guerrettaz of Evansville, IN; Mark Guerrettaz of Avon, IN, Justin Wolfe, and Tyler Wolfe; five great-grandchildren; a stepdaughter: Debra Barnes of Branson, MO; two step-granddaughters: Elizabeth and Pamela of Branson, MO; and six step-great-grandchildren all of Branson, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter: Cherie Wolfe; and five siblings: Margaret Davis, Ishmael Davis, Frieda Wolfe, Paul Ross, and Berniece Wood.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Clay City Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Ross, James Solomon 'Jim' Jr. (I15869)

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James "Jimmy" Allen Wyatt was born on May 29, 1928 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of Elza and Alta Lee (Kimmel) Wyatt.

Jimmy attended the one room school houses of Zion and Seminary School from first grade to eight grade. He attended Claremont High School for his freshman year of high school. Jim never married and helped farm near Seminary, IL. He was a long time standing member of Parkersburg Methodist Church. He was a true Christian who loved the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jim was admired by all who knew him. Jim lived life to the fullest. He was employed for several years at the Olney Secure Processors plant. He was a resident of Olney Burgin Manor since March 1991. The staff and residents were his love for 22 years. Jim loved to garden, raising delicious watermelons and popcorn on his family farm. He moved to his folks family farm at age five near Seminary, IL. Jim and his mother operated the Seminary General Store owned by William Wyatt. Jim was revered for his perseverance for his life zest.

He is survived by his cousins, Judy Deck and husband, Daniel of Olney and Wilma Stivers of Graham, TX, several other cousins in the area as well as the nursing staff and residents of Burgin Manor in Olney.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents and sister, Joan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

WYATT, James Allen 'Jimmy' (I55970)

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James "Mac" McDowell, 66, of Parkersburg, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at U of L Health Mary and Elizabeth Hospital.

Mac was born on August 2, 1955 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Rev. Lowell McDowell and Marie (Ridgley) Patterson. He married Kathy Knust on April 12, 1974 in Calhoun, Illinois, and she survives.

Mac was loving husband, son, father, and most importantly, grandfather. He worked as an oilfield machinist for many years after retiring from IL Central Gulf Railroad. Mac was a member of the Walnut Grove Church, West Salem Masonic Lodge, Rolling Thunder #3, and Widow Sons (Ruffians Chapter). Mac enjoyed morning coffee at Ridgley Farms and going to garage and rummage sales. He took pleasure in spending time with his family and camping in Cave-in-Rock with his wife, Kathy. His quick wit and sense of humor will be missed by all those that knew him.

Mac is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathy McDowell of Parkersburg; son, James M. McDowell and wife Shari of Parkersburg; daughter, Jessica K. Wells and husband John of Lawrenceville; mother, Marie Patterson of Olney; grandchildren, Aidan and Kayleigh McDowell, Brian, Matthew, and Britton Wells; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Patricia Sue McDowell.

A visitation for Mac will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2022, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney.

A funeral service for Mac will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Walnut Grove Church. Interment will follow the service at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to West Salem Masonic Lodge, Walnut Grove Church, or Rolling Thunder IL #3.

McDowell, James Lowell 'Mac' (I606)

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James A. "Jake" Clark, 55, lifelong resident of the Calhoun community, was
pronounced dead on arrival yesterday afternoon at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Clark was born the son of Emet Clark and Maude Ward Clark. He was married to Imogene Lagle on November of 1936. He was a veteran employee of the Olney Branch of the International Shoe Company.

Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Price of Calhoun and Mrs.
Dottie Fawkes of Claremont. There are five grandchildren Jimmie, Jerry, Donita, Jamie and Donald. He also leaves his mother, Mrs. Maude Clark of Olney, and three sisters: Miss Winnie Clark and Mrs. Helen Provines, both of Olney, and
Mrs. Clarice Board of Orlando, Fla.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Memorial Chapel of the Summers-Rainey Funeral Home with the Rev. Lowell McDowell officiating.Interment will be in the Calhoun Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Information retrieved from the Olney (IL) Daily Mail, June 22, 1970, edition.

CLARK, James A. 'Jake' (I55134)

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James B. Seesengood, 89, of Clay City, died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday Jan. 7, 1995 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Seesengood, James B. (I39134)

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James B. Smith was a Civil War veteran.

His biography was published in A History of Southern Illinois, by George Washington Smith, Chicago: Lewis, 1912, page 1707.

Gen. Smith was well-known over Illinois on account that he was adjutant general under Gov. Yates, and later warden of the Chester penitentiary under Gov. Deneen.

He was a veteran of the Civil war and 87 years old.

GEN. J. B. SMITH DEAD
Thursday of last week, Dec. 16th, Gen. J. B. Smith died suddenly at his home in Clay City. A third stroke of paralysis probably brought the end. The General had never fully recovered from the first stroke although he had been able to travel around some.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Clay City M. E. church, at 2:00 o'clock, the Masonic fraternity having charge of the obsequies.

Gen. Smith was well-known over Illinois on account that he was adjutant general under Gov. Yates, and later warden of the Chester penitentiary under Gov. Deneen.

He was a veteran of the Civil war and 87 years old.

[Source: Flora Journal Record (23 December 1926). Transcribed by Angelia Carpenter.]

Smith, James B. 'Jimmie' (I18603)

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James E. "Jim" Norton, 62, of Louisville, IL, died December 28, 2005, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Mr. Norton was born October 16, 1943 in Clay City, the son of William Henry and Julia Ann Handley Norton. He married Lana K. Bryan November 4, 1967 in Clay City.

He was employed for 32 years for the City of Flora Street Department.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Jim Norton; a brother, Sam Norton; a sister, Jean Ann Foster; two granddaughters; and one great-grandson.

Preceding him in death were his parents, a daughter, Shari, and two brothers, Alvis and Bill.

Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in Clay City Cemetery.

(Published Hometown Journal)

Norton, James Edward 'Jim' (I23063)

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James E. Rinehart, age 60, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Monday morning, May 9, 2016, at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

James was born in Flora on March 6, 1956, the son of Norman G. and Wanda (Cottengaim) Rinehart. He married Brenda Sehie on January 10, 1981, at the Lutheran Church in Flora. James was employed by Veolia North America as Division Safety Manager for over 30 years. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, reading, woodworking, painting, and working in his shop. He attended the Flora Church of the Nazarene.

James is survived by his wife: Brenda Rinehart; son: Cortez Rohr; three daughters: Lacey Rinehart (Marty Shu), Dena Rinehart, and Katie Rinehart (Jake Heminover); four grandchildren: Marcus James, Gwyneth, Samantha, and Harper; and two brothers: Mike (Sharon) Rinehart and Eric (Penny) Rinehart. Also surviving are a number of in-laws, aunts and uncles, and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father: Norman Rinehart and wives Helen Duke Rinehart and Leona Taylor Rinehart; his mother: Wanda Schnautz and husband Sherman; and one brother: Norlan Rinehart.

A funeral service for James Rinehart will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with Pastor Phil Alvord officiating.

Interment will follow in Hoosier Prairie Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to Flora Church of the Nazarene.

Rinehart, James E. (I17617)

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James E. Steele, 72, of Flora, died at 12:58 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2003, at his home.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Funeral services
will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Flora.

Mr. Steele was born on October 20, 1930, in Marshall, Texas, the son of James Wesley and Eula (Smith) Steele. He married Barbara Williams on July 4, 1951, in Georgia. She survives.

He served for 21 years in the U.S. Air Force as a radar technician. He was employed as a maintenance engineer for Southwire, Anaconda and Fleur-Danniels.

Mr. Steele is survived by his wife, Barbara Steele, of Greenville, S.C.; his step-mother, Maxine Steele, of
Flora; four children, James W. Steele and his wife, Shelby, of Greenville, S.C., ^Robert' Steele and his wife, Dolly, of Austin, Texas, Karen Klein and her husband, Tony, of Fairview Heights, and Michael Steele
and his wife, Myra, of Greenville, S.C.; a sister, Pat Barber and her husband, Gary, of Flora; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters.

Memorials may be made to Clay County Cancer Support Group.

The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, August 2003

STEELE, James E. (I55928)

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James Edgar Runyon, Sr., 76, of Olney, IL died March 17, 2004, at Richland Care and Rehab in Olney.

Mr. Runyon was born on April 17, 1927, in Richland County, the son of William Bryan and Mary Effie Thomas Runyon. He married Mary Jane Luthe and she survives.

He was a retired farmer.

Mr. Runyon is survived by his wife; a son, James Edgar Runyon, Jr.; a daughter, Linda Runyon; three brothers, Larry, Richard, and Don Runyon; two sisters, Pauline Ryals and Helen Harris; and two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.

There were no services. Mr. Runyon donated his body to the ScienceCare Anatomical Program in Phoenix, AZ.

Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney was in charge.

Runyon, James Edgar (I10430)

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James Edward Hart Sr., 58, of Olney passed away at 5:25 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at Effingham Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home, Newton, with Jeff Long officiating. Burial will be in Honey Cemetery, Bogota, with full military rites by Ste. Marie Post 932 American Legion. Visitation will be held one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in loving memory of James Edward Hart Sr.

James was born June 16, 1952, in Peoria, the son of James Amos and Deloris (Asher) Hart. He married Vicky Verdeyen on Feb. 20, 1971, and she survives.

James served his country in the U.S. Army from 1971 until 1974. James was a business agent for International Laborers of North America Local 771. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

James also is survived by his mother, Deloris Hart of Indianapolis; four children, James Edward (wife Amy) Hart Jr. of Newton and Todd Hart of Bone Gap and Jamie Hart of Donaldson and Jenny Hart of Litchfield, both daughters of Kathy Hart; four brothers, Randy (Lydia) Hart of Volcano's National Park, Hawaii, Phil Hart of Fort Myers, Fla., Will (Lucinda) Hart of Austin, Texas, and John (Janet) Hart of Indianapolis; one sister, Deloris (husband Lafe) Taylor of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and six grandchildren.

James was preceded in death by his father, James A. Hart, and a brother, Gilbert Hart.

HART, James Edward Sr. (I50024)

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James F. "Jimmy" Rue, 87, of Marshall, IL formerly of Casey and Olney, IL passed away at 2:43 a.m. on Monday, October 15, 2012 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL.

He was born May 18, 1925 in Hazel Dell, IL, the son of Robert Sylvester Rue and Iris Annie Whitton Rue. In December 1948 he met the love of his life, Nancy Katherine "Kathy" Forcum, when as a young minister he came to her home congregation, the Oliver Church of Christ. They were married August 7, 1949 and had celebrated 60 years of marriage just before she passed away on September 23, 2009.

To this union, two children were born, Linda Diane Teel (husband Bob) of Chatham, Illinois and Randal James Rue (wife Tammie) of Sherman, Illinois. He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Jeni (Teel) Sperry, Brad Teel, Sarah (Rue) Ford, and David Rue and four great grandchildren, Kathryn Olivia Sperry, Amelia Grace Sperry, Elizabeth Sue Ford, and Jackson Richard Ford with a fifth great grandson due in February.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; his twin brother, Joseph Rue and stillborn grandson, Jonathan Randal Rue.

Jimmy was a 1943 graduate of Casey High School. He received his B.A. in Education from Eastern Illinois University and then went on to receive his Masters of Education from the University of Illinois. He also attended Feed-Hardeman University in Henderson, TN.

He was a WWII veteran, serving his country as a "Tail Gunner" in a B17 "Flying Fortress" in the US Army Air Corp. He flew thirty-five missions over Germany. He was the recipient of a Purple Heart, Air Medal and a Presidential Citation.

Brother Rue served as a Minister for the Oliver Church of Christ and many other area Churches. He was employed as a principal for the Richland County School District in Olney, IL for twenty-seven years. He had also served as a principal for the Hutsonville and Jewett, IL schools.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Markwell Funeral Home with Brother Abe Miller and Brother Coy Siddall officiating. Burial will follow in the Hazel Dell South Cemetery with graveside military rites by the Casey VFW and Hazel Dell American Legion. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.

Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

Published Olney Daily Mail (IL) Oct. 16, 2012

Rue, James F. 'Jimmy' (I53972)

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James F. Bogle, 59, of Flora, IL died at 5:15 AM Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at his home in Flora.

Bogle, James Freeman (I31034)

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James fought with Co. B 155th Regiment Illinois Volunteers.
His brother Daniel fought for the same.

Lake, James Polk (I27598)

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James Franklin, 75, of Clay City, died Jan. 19, 1991 at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.

He was born Aug. 23, 1915 in Sailor Springs, IL, the son of Bary and Laura Rodgers Franklin. He married Wanda Harrison on June 11, 1936 in Olney and she survives.

Mr. Franklin was a farmer and oil producer. He was an elder in the Clay City Christian Church. He was a member of the Clay City Lion's Club, clay County Farm Bureau and Petroleum Club in Olney.

In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Jack and Roger Franklin; three brothers, Henry, Paul, and Woodrow Franklin; two sisters, Iona Osborne and Geneveive Occhi; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

Services were held at the Chapel of Hosselton Bookhout and Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City.

Burial was in #4 Cemetery in Rural Clay City. (Sailor Springs area)

Franklin, James C. (I21872)

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James is listed as a farm laborer living with his parents in 1910 Noble, Illinois census.

McDowell, James (I938)

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James is not listed in the 1880 Census which was taken on June 5, 1880. Mary is listed as a widow.

Mitchell, James B. (I2047)

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James K. Hall was born to Silas Hall and Jane Foster-Hall in Delphi, Ohio. In 1858 the family moved to Martin County, Indiana. James served in the Civil War in Company K, Indiana 143rd Infantry Regiment. In 1870 he and America Rogers married and they had six children that survived to adulthood. James was a telegraph operator and station agent for many years and also operated a mercantile business. He had been a Grand Officer in the Order of Odd Fellows.

Hall, James Knox (I56018)

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James Kittle, 93, of Dundas Rt. 1, passed away early this morning at Richland Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness.

Arrangements are pending at the Pulliam Funeral Home in Newton.

Surviving are three sons, Frank of Imlay City, Mich., Charles of Detroit, Mich., and Vern of Dundas, with whom he had made his home the past few years; three Smith of Florissant, Mo., Mrs. Helen Gentile of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Vivian Callahan of Chesterton, Ind.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline, and two sons, Ray and Dallas.

Mr. Kittle was a member of the M. P. Methodist Church ofWayne City.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Jan, 1975,

Kittle, James Collins (I1961)

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James L. Bushong of Bedford Township, father of Clayton Bushong, of near Fairfield, died in the Jackson hospital in Olney Thursday, 19 September, following several months illness with ailments incident to his advanced age. He was 79 years, 9 months, and 22 days of age. Funeral services were conducted at the Crippin Funeral Home in Cisne on Saturday afternoon by Elder W. D. Crippin. Burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery, in Fairfield. James Lincoln {Bushong}, son of Perry and Mary Jane Bushong, was born in Monroe County, Kentucky, 27th November 1866. In young manhood, he moved to Illinois and located near Mt. Erie. In 1898, he was united in marriage with Nellie McDowell and four children were born to this union, one of whom, Mary Etta Yohe, passed away in 1920. Surviving are two sons, Clayton, of Fairfield, and Joe, of Grayville; one daughter, Mrs. Ovella Cloninger of St. Louis, Missouri; one brother and three sisters; two grandchildren, Russel Yohe of Mt. Erie and Clayton Bushong Jr. of Fairfield.

The Wayne County Press
Fairfield, Illinois
Thursday, 26 September 1946
Page 1, Column 6

Bushong, James Lincoln (I55522)

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James L. Hance, 48, of Clay City, died November 19,1989 at his home.

Mr. Hance was born October 11, 1941 in Clay City, the son of Harry and Genelle Hance. He married Monica Nickells July 5, 1961 in Olney and she survives.

He was a self-employed painter, a member of Clay City Baptist church and a member of the Clay City Odd Fellows Lodge.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, James Jr. and Shawn Hance; a brother, Roger Hance; two sisters, Barbara Tolliver and Norma Franklin; his mother and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and one sister.

Funeral services were held at Hosselton, Bookhout and Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Clay City Baptist Church building fund.

(Published Olney Daily Mail)

Hance, James Lee 'Jim' (I623)

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James Lawrence Barbee, age 86, of Louisville, IL, passed away at 3:04 PM, Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Good Samaritan Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.

James was born May 23, 1926 in Blair Township, Clay County, IL, the son of Victor Ray Barbee and Bertha Rae (Hord) Barbee.

He married Margaret Mae (Lewis) Barbee at their home in Bible Grove, IL on May 4, 1947 and to this union two sons and one daughter were born.

He spent his time as a factory worker and retired from Fedders Company in Effingham, IL. He was a member of the Red Brush Christian Church and was in the church leadership for 47 years.

James is survived by sons, Larry Barbee and wife Betty of Louisville, Victor Ray Barbee and wife Erma Pearl of Louisville; daughter Loretta Sue Goebel and husband Jerry of Lexington, KY; brother, Rolla "Wally" Barbee and wife Bonnie of Louisville; brother-in-law, Paul Rose of Flora; sister, Betty Adams of Effingham; sister-in-law, Fern Barbee of Flora; ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by parents, Victor Ray and Bertha Rae Barbee; brothers, Victor Barbee and Donald "Bud" Barbee; infant brother, Emery Barbee; and sisters, Millie Rose, Helen Wilson and Lois Barbee.

Arrangements were handled by J.W. Neal Funeral Home, Louisville, IL.

The funeral service was held at the Red Brush Christian Church.

Interment was at Red Brush Cemetery in Louisville, IL.

Memorial donations may be made to the Oil Belt Christian Service Camp and will be received at the funeral home.

Barbee, James Lawrence (I51823)

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James Leroy "Binger" Uebinger, age 78, passed away at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at home, surrounded by his family.

Jim was born in Wendelin on April 19, 1936, and married Donna Lee on June 3, 1956, in a ceremony at her parent's home in Flora.

During his lifetime, Jim owned three Flora-area businesses: Uebinger's Shell Service Station, Jim Uebinger Trailer Sales, and Uebinger's Home Furnishings. Jim was always the ultimate "car man." He liked to look at cars, talk about cars, and especially loved to drive cars (always too fast in his younger days.) Jim was a Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church of Flora.

Jim is survived by his wife: Donna Uebinger; children: Brad Lee Uebinger; Shari (Jeff) Harvey, and James Brent (Tammy) Uebinger; stepfather: Leo Smith; brothers: Richard (Golda) Cunningham, David (Nancy) Briscoe; sisters: Sue (Bing) Lowe, and Marie Browning; sister-in-law: Ruby Warren; and brother-in-law: Bob (Marie) Lee; four grandchildren: Brandi (Danny) Brown, Trenton Harvey, Shannon (John) Hurliman, Rylee Uebinger, and Elizabeth Williams; five great-grandchildren with a 6th one "on the way"; and many nieces and nephews. He counted the members of the McDonald's coffee drinkers among his special friends.

A funeral service for Jim Uebinger was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora at 12 Noon on Saturday, January 24, 2015.

Interment followed in Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requested giving to a college fund for Rylee Uebinger or First Baptist Church of Flora.

Uebinger, James Leroy 'Binger' (I48748)

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James Lowell Dale, 88, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, November 13, 2011.
He was born December 1, 1922 at Olney, Illinois, the son of Maurice Campbell and Augusta Stone Dale.

Survivors include a son, James L. Dale, Jr. of Conway, AR; two granddaughters, Danielle Dale of New Orleans and Megan Dale of Fayetteville; a sister, Sally Dale Hunt of Olney, IL. He is also survived by one nephew and two nieces.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Martha Williams Dale and a brother, William Dale.

He was a World War II veteran, having served in the 64th and 96th Naval Construction Battalions, with duty in Newfoundland, Samar in the Philippines and Tsingtao in north mainland China. He received a B.S. degree from Eastern Illinois University and an M.S. and Ph.D. in plant pathology from the University of Illinois. He was a pathologist in the Department of Plant Pathology in the College of Agriculture at the University of Arkansas for 32 years. In 1967 he served as a consultant for USAID and the University of Illinois on a project designed to initiate the growing of soybeans in India. In 1973 he was a NATO Senior Fellow to France where he consulted with other scientists working with newly discovered phytoplasma-induced plant diseases. At the University of Arkansas he taught the beginning plant pathology course for many years, and also an advanced course on bacterial and phytoplasma diseases. His research was concerned with the diseases of corn, sorghum, and turf, and diseases caused by phytoplasmas. He retired as Professor Emeritus in 1988.

Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 15 at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville, under the direction of Moore's Chapel, with the Rev. Lewis Chesser officiating.

Dale, James Lowell (I55311)

4684

James M. (Buck) Hunley, 70, Vero Beach, Fla, and formerly of Olney, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, in Indian River Memorial Hospital

Mr. Hunley was born Dec. 13, 1914, in Clay County, the son of James G. and Edna (Patridge) Hunley.

He married Josephine Carroll in 1948 and she survives.

He was self-employed and was a member of the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Olney. He was a member of the Elks; VFW in Olney; American Legion in Olney; Vero Beach Shrine Club; Lions Club of Vero Beach; Amara Temple in Palm Beach, Fla.; A.F. & A.M. No. 448; Petroleum Club of Olney; and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rites Valley of Southern Illinois.

Survivors include two sons, Tom Fite III, Birmingham, Ala.; J. Michael Hunley, Vero Beach; a daughter, Mrs. Randy (Marianne) Ridgely, Parkersburg; four brothers; a sister; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

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

Hunley, James Mangues 'Buck' (I24399)

4685

James M. Harrell, Son of George & Susanna Harrell, enlisted in Co. C 20th Illinois Infantry June 13, 1861, wounded at Ft. Donalson, February 15, 1862, sent home on medical leave, arrived March 15, 1862 and died April 9, 1862.

ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT

Name HARRELL, JAMES M
Rank PVT Company C Unit 20 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics
Residence BLOOMINGTON, MCLEAN CO, IL Age 21 Height 5' 8 Hair BROWN
Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity ABINGDON, VA

Service Record
Joined When JUN 13, 1861 Joined Where JOLIET, IL
Joined By Whom CPT PULLEN Period 3 YRS
Muster In JUN 13, 1861 Muster In Where JOLIET, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DIED APR 8, 1862 OF WOUNDS RECD IN ACTION AT FORT DONELSON TENN FEB 15, 1862

Harrell, James M. (I55591)

4686

Harrell, James M. (I55591)

4687

James McDowell, 73, of West Salem, died at 5:55 p.m. Sunday, May 24, l998, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville, Ind.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ingram Funeral Home in West Salem with Bro. Gary Hall officiating. Burial will be in the Moravian Cemetery in West Salem. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

McDowell was born Dec. 21, 1924, in Edwards County, the son of Clifton and Emily (Robinson) McDowell. He married Katheryn Knust July 20, 1950, in Trenton, Ga.

He retired as a well surveyor for Schumberger Well Service in 1996. He was a car salesman for 30 years. He was a member of the Moose in Albion and First Christian Church in West Salem.

He is survived by his wife; one son, Jerry McDowell, of Coal City; one daughter, Kathy Schmidt, of West Salem; two brothers, Clayton McDowell and Richard McDowell, both of West Salem; one sister, Ruth Ann Parker, of Mt. Carmel; five grandchildren, Amy, Amber, Adam, Austin and Ashley; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Patsy Kitchene.

Olney Daily Mail (IL) May 26, 1998

NOTE: Birth date, as published in the obit, is different from birth date on the gravestones.

McDowell, James Allen (I51541)

4688

James Monroe Herdes (Roe),only son of Joseph Herdes, married at age nineteen to Sarah D. Snyder. They were married in Clay City on February 15, 1883 and also lived on a farm northeast of Clay City.

Sarah, who was ten years Roe's senior, had been married previously to Seth Evans and had one child, Johnny Evans, who was remembered fondly by his nieces and nephews.

Roe and Sarah had eight children, five of whom lived until adulthood.

The three sons, Claude, Charles (Chart), and James all lived out their lives as farmers in the Lathrop Chapel neighborhood near Smith Cemetery northeast of Clay City.

The Herdes legacy now continues more widespread through the progeny of Claude, Chart and Jim Herdes.

Herdes, James Monroe 'Roe' (I16965)

4689

James R. Atchason Sr., 79, formerly of 257 North Witt street, Decatur, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Kankakee. Mr. Atchason, a retired blacksmith, was born in Hoosier, Oct. 31, 1887, the son of A.L. and Julia McKinney Atchason. He had lived in Decatur 38 years.

James married Della Hagen in Sailor Springs in 1909; she died Feb. 6, 1966.

He leaves five sons; O.D. of Springfield, Alva L. of Champaign, Paul E., Lloyd O. and James Jr., all of Decatur; three daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Evelyn)Grady, Mrs. Charles (Juanita) Lefringhouse, both of Decatur and Mrs. John (Deloris) Grady of Champaign; two brothers, Andie and Roy, both of Louisville; sister, Mrs. Anna Gobel of Flora; 22 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Burial will be in Graceland cemetery.

Herald Thursday, Nov. 24, 1966

Note: I know the marker for James Riley Atchason shows 1888, but the date cannot be correct. It should be 10/15/1886, not 1888 because my grandmother was his sister and she was born two years after James Riley on 7/8/1888. Her name was Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Atchason and she was my grandmother.

Stuart Childers

Atchason, James Riley (I49884)

4690

James R. Richardson, 67, of Olney, died on Monday, June 20, 2022 at his home.

James was born on September 5, 1954 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of John Richardson and Allene (Burton) Richardson. He married Julia Nuttall on June 7, 1974 at Glenwood Church in Noble, and she survives.

Jim enjoyed life and making jokes. He loved his children and spending time with them. Jim was a people person and enjoyed family gatherings and social events.

James is survived by his wife, Julia Richardson of Olney; daughter, Jayla Kiser of Wynoose; son, John Richardson of Olney; granddaughter, Payton Richardson of Olney; brother, Jerry (Darlene) Richardson of Noble; sister, Eva (Rick) Toumbs of Chatham; sister, Ginger (Rick) Harper of Passport; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kenny, Harold, Ronnie, Ike, Bart, and Gene Richardson; sisters, Pat Beal and Linda Harris.

Cremation Rites will be accorded. Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney is assisting the family with arrangements.

RICHARDSON, James R. 'Jim' (I19786)

4691

James Richard Jim Welty, age 71, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

Jim was born October 24, 1945, in Clay County, the son of Albert and Opal (Slade) Welty. He married Loretta Hough on June 26, 1983, in Flora.

Jim was proud to be a Marine and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War as a radio operator. Over the years, Jim worked at Southwire, Valley Steel, and Jenmar. He also did carpenter work throughout his life and was always working on something and enjoyed helping others. Jim was at one time a member of E.S.D.A. He loved to fish and spend time with his grandkids, attending their various activities. He enjoyed living at Heritage Woods, reminiscing and reconnecting with friends from the past.

Welty, James Richard 'Jim' (I19837)

4692

James Robert "Jim" Harmon, age 82, of Olney, passed away on February 12, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital Main Campus, in Evansville, Indiana.

Harmon, James Robert 'Jim' (I40979)

4693

James S. "Buck" Evans, 75, of Effingham, died at 10:55 am., Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, at his home.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Johnson funeral Home in Effingham, with burial and military rites at Oakridge Cemetery Effingham. Memorial may be made to Lincoln land Hospice.

Mr. Evans was born July 19, 1928, in Sullivan, Ind., the son of Robert B. and Sarah Esther(Berry) Evans.

He was a retired carpenter. He was a World War II veteran with the 21st Infantry of the U.S. Army and was a life member of the DAV, American Legion Post 102, and VFW Post 1769, all of Effingham.

Survivors include friends, Brian and Brenda Brummer of Effingham.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother John R. Evans.

Evans, James Stuart 'Buck' (I53875)

4694

James served in the Army during the Korean War in Battalion A 41st as a Forward Observer. He was awarded several medals including the Purple Heart. James was a union carpenter and had also worked in the oil field. He had been a member of the Flora VFW 3999 and the Flora Eagles. In the past he had enjoyed time spent hunting.

Pickens, James W. (I46352)

4695

James T. Clinton, 91, of Olney, died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Visitation at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral services at Freedom Baptist Church, north of Noble, with Pastor Jim Beam officiating. Burial in Freedom Baptist Cemetery with full military rites at the graveside by Olney Veterans Association.

Mr. Clinton was born July 19, 1920, in Jefferson County, the son of Carl W. and Maude Marie (Taylor) Clinton. He married Ruth Zerkel on March 30, 1951. She survives.

He served in the U.S. Navy and served in the June 6th, 1944, invasion of Normandy. He taught Agriculture for 15 years and was the Farm Director broadcaster for WVLN Radio. He was a member of Freedom Baptist Church and was a proud and loving Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.

Mr. Clinton is survived by his wife, Ruth Clinton, of Olney; son, Richard L. Clinton and wife Patsy, of Noel, Mo.; daughter, Janice Clinton, of Olney; daughter, Brenda Francis and husband Steve, of Olney; son, Paul D. Clinton and wife Sherry, of Noble; brother, Melvin Clinton, of Ina; sister, Roberta England, of Lewistown; brother, Tom Clinton, of Woodlawn; sister, Betty Baltzell, of Ewing; five grandchildren, Eric Francis, David Francis and wife Dawn, Amy Francis, and Abigail and Taylor Clinton; and one great-grandchild, Emmett Francis.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Thelma.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)

Clinton, James Taylor (I50961)

4696

James T. Morgan, of 609 South Tenth street, died at 2:00 p.m.Tuesday at Good Samaritan Hospital,where he had been a patient for the past three weeks.

MORGAN, James Thomas (I30072)

4697

James T. Wilson, 81, died Tuesday morning at his farm home southeast of Noble.

Wilson, James Thomas (I2432)

4698

James W. Patridge (1947-2011)

Viet Nam War, 1st Platoon, Company H, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, United States Marine Corps
(Class of 1965, Clay City High School, Clay City, Illinois) (Buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Illinois 1 year ago today)
James was honored in "The Hometown Journal" by Rena Lents-Thomas with the following article:

"The Passing of A Hometown Hero"

James Patridge was an honorable young man who died recently in Florida where he had resided in a Veterans' home for the past few years. He was 63 years of age and the cause of death was reportedly due to a stroke.

A young 18 year old Clay City High School graduate probably had no idea what lay ahead of him when he joined the Marine Corps following graduation in 1965, but he never hesitated to do his part.

The United States was involved in the Vietnam War in the 1960's with considerable loss of lives.

James W. Patridge eagerly signed up with the Marines in May of 1965 and, by the latter part of December that same year, found himself in Vietnam with the 2nd Battalion 9th Marines H Co., 1st Platoon.

James was the son of Leland and Lillian Patridge of rural Clay City. Leland passed away in 1959 while James was still in school, and in 1966 his mother was working at the Holland Truck Stop east of Flora.

Then the word came that all parents dread to hear who have children in harm's way. On March 15, 1966, Mrs. Patridge received a letter that informed her that James was injured in the vicinity of DaNang, Vietnam. He sustained bilateral amputation of both legs and fragmentation wounds in the chest, face, abdomen and head. His condition was serious and his progress guarded with questionable recovery.

He was first taken to the U. S. Air Force Hospital, Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines and later transferred to Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland.

The road to recovery was a long and difficult one, but through it all, James astounded everyone with his good spirits and positive mental attitude.
Learning of the death of his closest buddy who was directly ahead of him in the battle area that day, and who tripped the land mine, and another buddy behind him who had also lost both legs, was another shock to the young man. But true to form, he faced his feelings head on and survived the tragic ordeal.

This harrowing experience in Vietnam would be enough for him to be called a hero, but there is more.

Several years later in 1986, a situation arose giving James the opportunity to demonstrate his compassionate and caring nature.

He was living in West Chicago at the time, hearing a mother screaming for help from her home nearby after her baby had fallen into the family's backyard swimming pool, he sprang into action.

James moved his wheelchair more than 80 yards across a field until a line of trees blocked his passage. James, then 38 years old, threw himself onto the ground and crawled the remaining distance of about 20 yards to a porch where the lifeless baby lay.

The mother of the child was frantically attempting to do mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. The X-Marine took over with his lifesaving efforts, administering CPR while his wife, who had followed him from the house, summoned the ambulance.

Little Jennifer Kroll responded to his CPR techniques and began to cough and cry as her heartbeat strengthened and her color returned. She was one year old and recovered at Loyola Medical Center.

All the major news networks reported the life-saving miracle in addition to a story on the incident published in the Reader's Digest.

James didn't consider himself a hero, he was said to have remarked that he wondered why so many lost their lives in the war and others, like himself, were spared.

His experience with the child had answered that question for him, perhaps the purpose of his having been spared was to be there at the right time and place to save another.

A Hero in a true sense! May he not be forgotten!

Many of us remember the little red haired boy with the sunny face as he played on the school playgrounds many years ago.
Rest in peace, James!

Patridge, James Wayne (I19724)

4699

James W. Patridge, 63, died January 23, 2011, at Orlando V. A. Hospital in Orlando, Florida.

Mr. Patridge was born August 4, 1947 in Clay City, IL, the son of Leland and Lillian Patridge. He attended school, both grade and high, in Clay City, graduating in May of 1965. He married Bonnie Bublitz. He later married Sue Fowler.

In June of 1965, having joined the Marine Corps, he reported for basic training in California. After basic training he was assigned duty in Viet Nam.

In March of 1966, at 18 years of age, he was critically wounded. A land mine explosion caused the loss of both legs and his eyesight. After spending several months at Bethesda, MD having numerious surgeries and physical therapy, he was transferred to Hines Hospital in Chicago, and spent another two years there.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Patridge; daughter, Ashley; sons, Shawn, Todd, and Brandon; one sister, Marilyn Patridge; brothers, J. D. and Leland LeRoy; five grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a host of friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, an infant son, Kirk; and two sisters, Lola Ruth Monical and Lillian Lorena Cook.

Cremation has been accorded, and a memorial service honoring his life and service to his country will be held at the Clay City Community Center, with the Rev. Ron Payne officiating.

Burial with military rites will be at Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs, IL.

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

(Retyped from obituary published in the Home Town Journal)

==============

"The Passing of A Hometown Hero" written by Rena Lents Thomas

James Patridge was an honorable young man who died recently in Florida where he had resided in a Veterans' home for the past few years. He was 63 years of age and the cause of death was reportedly due to a stroke.

A young 18 year old Clay City High School graduate probably had no idea what lay ahead of him when he joined the Marine Corps following graduation in 1965, but he never hesitated to do his part.

The United States was involved in the Vietnam War in the 1960's with considerable loss of lives.

James W. Patridge eagerly signed up with the Marines in May of 1965 and, by the latter part of December that same year, found himself in Vietnam with the 2nd Battalion 9th Marines H Co., 1st Platoon.

James was the son of Leland and Lillian Patridge of rural Clay City. Leland passed away in 1959 while James was still in school, and in 1966 his mother was working at the Holland Truck Stop east of Flora.

Then the word came that all parents dread to hear who have children in harm's way. On March 15, 1966, Mrs. Patridge received a letter that informed her that James was injured in the vicinity of DaNang, Vietnam. He sustained bilateral amputation of both legs and fragmentation wounds in the chest, face, abdomen and head. His condition was serious and his progress guarded with questionable recovery.

He was first taken to the U. S. Air Force Hospital, Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines and later transferred to Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland.

The road to recovery was a long and difficult one, but through it all, James astounded everyone with his good spirits and positive mental attitude.

Learning of the death of his closest buddy who was directly ahead of him in the battle area that day, and who tripped the land mine, and another buddy behind him who had also lost both legs, was another shock to the young man. But true to form, he faced his feelings head on and survived the tragic ordeal.

This harrowing experience in Vietnam would be enough for him to be called a hero, but there is more.

Several years later in 1986, a situation arose giving James the opportunity to demonstrate his compassionate and caring nature.

He was living in West Chicago at the time, hearing a mother screaming for help from her home nearby after her baby had fallen into the family's backyard swimming pool, he sprang into action.

James moved his wheelchair more than 80 yards across a field until a line of trees blocked his passage. James, then 38 years old, threw himself onto the ground and crawled the remaining distance of about 20 yards to a porch where the lifeless baby lay.

The mother of the child was frantically attempting to do mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. The X-Marine took over with his lifesaving efforts, administering CPR while his wife, who had followed him from the house, summoned the ambulance.

Little Jennifer Kroll responded to his CPR techniques and began to cough and cry as her heartbeat strengthened and her color returned. She was one year old and recovered at Loyola Medical Center.

All the major news networks reported the life-saving miracle in addition to a story on the incident published in the Reader's Digest.

James didn't consider himself a hero, he was said to have remarked that he wondered why so many lost their lives in the war and others, like himself, were spared.

His experience with the child had answered that question for him, perhaps the purpose of his having been spared was to be there at the right time and place to save another.

A Hero in a true sense! May he not be forgotten!

Many of us remember the little red haired boy with the sunny face as he played on the school playgrounds many years ago.

Rest in peace, James!

Patridge, James Wayne (I19724)

4700

James W. Tackitt, 93, of Flora, Illinois died at 10:50 a.m., Monday, December 5, 2016, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora, Illinois.

James was born January 10, 1923 in Xenia, IL, to William & Gertie (Sweeney) Tackitt. He married Naomi Colclasure on January 4, 1941 in St. Louis, MO.

After getting his family started he joined the United States Army and was a member of the 1st Calvary Division, serving in the Philippines and Japan during WWII. After returning home from the war James went to work as a mechanic at Luttrells Garage and was the school bus manager for the Flora School District.

James was long time member of the Oak Street Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and was the music director for many years. In addition to his love for his church, he was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and he loved the outdoors where he spent a lot of time hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and shooting guns. He was also a tough opponent when it came to Texas Holdem, which he enjoyed playing with his family and friends.

James is survived by a son, Lester (Mary) Tackitt; two daughters, Breneda Johnson, Ruth (Ed) Trowbridge; ten Grandchildren, Janie (Drew) Simpson, Sandy (Mike) Pratt, Kathy (Darrell Smith) Johnson, Doug Tackitt, David (Rebecca) Tackitt, Darrin (Kelly) Tackitt, Tony (Carol) Myers, Jodi (George) Hand, Bethanie (Ricky)Huffman, Nathaniel (Brianna) Trowbridge; twelve Great grandchildren; twelve Great-great Grandchildren; a sister, Delores (Walter) Brewer, and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Kohn Funeral Home.

Interment will immediately follow at Oak Mound Cemetery in rural Xenia with full military rites.

Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to the Alzheimers Association.

Tackitt, James W. (I33549)

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