Notes: Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

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5951	Mr. Kocher was a retired body repairman and also a dance instructor. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, in Olney; the Olney Elks, Moose, Eagles, and the Knights of Columbus.	Kocher, Elmer Joseph (I17593)
5952	Mr. Laddie L. Elliott, 83, of New Carlisle, IN, and formerly of Kingsbury, IN, died at 2:37 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 24, 1928, in Flora, IL, to Ernest and Hattie (Powell) Elliott, and had lived in this area since 1946. He had lived in the Kingsbury area since 1961, coming from Battle Creek, MI. Mr. Elliott was a tool and die maker, retiring from Howmet Industries in LaPorte. He was a member of LaPorte Assembly of God Church. Mr. Elliott was a U.S. Army veteran, having served with the 11th Airborne Division. He was a member of Kingsbury Lions Club, a Kingsbury Boy Scoutmaster and a member of Kingsbury Volunteer Fire Department. On Sept. 2, 1951, in Kingsbury, he married Marjory Lucille Wakeman, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Jennifer (Jack) Dillard and Carolyn (Lester) Todd, both of Kingsbury, and Nanette (Dennis) Kamp of Rochester, IN; seven grandchildren, Casey and Cole Woods, Kyle (Brittany) Dillard, Ryan Ledgerwood, Austin and Ashley Candler, and Gregory Elliott; three great-grandsons, Hayden, Landon and Kamden Elliott; and one great-granddaughter, Tinley Dillard. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Gregory Elliott; one grandson, Adam Candler; two sisters and three brothers. All are welcome to a public graveside service with military honors at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at Kingsbury Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Hines officiating. There will be no visitation. Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the LPHS Touchdown Club, 602 F St., LaPorte, IN 46350.	ELLIOTT, Laddie L. (I43643)
5953	Mr. Laird served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam.	Laird, Larry E. 'LL' (I45831)
5954	Mr. Lambird was a retired oil production worker for many years. He was a member of Liberty Baptist church in Wakefield. He was a member of the Belleville Consistory, Noble Masonic Lodge.	LAMBIRD, Willard Gene 'Wid' (I25126)
5955	Mr. Lincoln was a retired construction worker for local labor union. He was a member of the Noble United Methodist Church.	Lincoln, Clarence F. (I22139)
5956	Mr. Luse had been a resident of Clay County for nearly 60 years. He was born in Benton County, Ohio, but came here at an early age. He was 76 years old at the time of his death. During his many years in this county he became one of the best known men of the community. He engaged in farming throughout his life.	Luse, John Marion (I29439)
5957	Mr. Martz was a retired employee of Brown Shoe Company. He was a member of the Mattoon Methodist Church and Lawrence Riddle American Legion Post No. 88.	MARTZ, George R. 'Toddy' (I40688)
5958	Mr. Mason served in the army during World War II. He was a member of V.F.W., American Legion, Amvets and Calvary Baptist Church. For many years Mr. Mason was a cook at Wagner's Restaurant, later operated his own restaurant on West Morgan Street and more recently had worked at Blackhawk Restaurant.	Mason, George F. (I23477)
5959	Mr. Mason worked for many years for hybrid seed corn plants in the area.	Mason, Edward A. (I23448)
5960	Mr. Mason worked for nearly 50 years in the parts department of local auto dealerships, including Cox Buick and Viles Buick-Pontiac in Jacksonville, and Marshall Chevrolet in Winchester. He retired in 2007. Mr. Mason enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing horseshoes and his hot rod car.	MASON, Raymond F. (I23499)
5961	Mr. McCraw was born in Clay County. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. A veteran of World War II, he was a salesman for the J. C. Borah Motor Co. in Flora.	McCraw, Ray Dean (I26750)
5962	Mr. McDowell was an oil operator since 1937. He worked in Illinois, Ohio, West Virginia, Alabama, and Mississippi before retiring to poor health in 1988. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Noble. He was also a member of Petroleum Club of Olney, charter member of Noble Lions Club, Olney Lodge #926 B.P.O. Elks, and 50 year member of Masonic Lodge.	McDowell, Russell E. (I7202)
5963	Mr. McVaigh lived most of his life in Bonpas Township. A number of years ago he served as township supervisor of Bonpas Township. He had been a farmer all his life until his retirement.	McVaigh, Amos Clinton (I37198)
5964	Mr. McVaigh lived most of his life in Bonpas Township. A number of years ago he served as township supervisor of Bonpas Township. He had been a farmer all his life until his retirement.	McVaigh, Amos Clinton (I37198)
5965	Mr. McVaigh worked for General Oil Field Equipment for several years but most recently was an equipment operator for Olney Township Road Division. He was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran and a member of Olney V.V.W.	McVaigh, Leroy Jack (I2270)
5966	Mr. McVay was a recipient of the purple heart while serving his country during the Korean War.	McVay, Wilbert Weldon (I30632)
5967	Mr. Michael "Mike" W. Clayton, 57, of Flora, Illinois, died Saturday, July 20, 2013, in Champaign, IL. Mike was born August 8, 1955, in Maryville, California, to Marshal and Inez (Caples) Wilson. On October 29, 1997, Mike married Paula Nichols in Hawaii. For the past 7 years, Mike had been employed as a truck driver for Filmor Express. For many years prior, he worked for Maverick. Mike was a member of the Flora Elks Lodge #1659, Flora Moose Lodge #1384, Sons of the American Legion, and the National Rifle Association. Mike is survived by his wife, Paula, of Flora, IL, son, Kenny Thatcher, of Nevada, a brother, three sisters, several grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren. Mike is also survived by his faithful friend and beloved dog, Hamilton. Graveside services were held at Bestow Cemetery in Geff, IL. Expressions of Sympathy to Fur a Good Paws.	CLAYTON, Michael Wilson 'Mike' (I55139)
5968	Mr. Michels was maintenance man in the International Shoe Co. plant at Dexter, Mo. and had also followed farming since going to Missouri in 1932. Prior to that time he had been a carpenter at the Texaco Refinery in Lawrenceville.	Michels, Earnest Cecil (I18063)
5969	Mr. Miley, a retired oil well driller who had worked in Illinois and Ohio, died at 1:25 p.m. Sunday in John Cochran Veteran's Administration Hospital in St. Louis.	MILEY, Okel E. 'Bob' (I27382)
5970	Mr. Miller came from his native community to Pana, III., when he was 18 years old. For more than thirty years he was an employee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, where he was always honored and trusted because he was always efficent and fallhful. Under the ministry of Evangelist Dixon C. Williams he made public profession of faith in Christ at Pana, Illinois in the fall of 1889, and at once united wilh the Methodlst Episcopal Church. At the time of his removal to Flora fifteen years ago he transferred his membership to Flora. He was a quiet, earnest Christian, liberal in his support of the church and all its enterprises, and a faithful attendant as long as his health would permit. Hiss health began to fall about five years ago, but he remained at his post until about fifteen months since. Though unable to work he slill insisted on attending the church services as often as possible. During his last sickness he often expressed his faith in Christ and gave every assurance that he was ready lo meet death as a Christian with courage and fortitude. His suffering was long and intense, and every thing that medical and surgical skill could do was done but to no avail. During his intense suffering he was patient and sweetspirited always seeing the bright side of things. Although weak in body he was cheerful and bright for the sake of his loved ones. He appreciated the company of friends and neighbors.	Miller, William John (I37372)
5971	Mr. Murvin was a retired Owner/Operator of Murvin's Department Store in Clay City. He was affiliated with the Clay City Christian Church.	Murvin, Charles James 'Jim' (I18419)
5972	Mr. Musgrove was a barber by trade in Illinois. Later he ran a string of steam driven heavy thrashing equipment from southern Kansas up into Canada for some years until combines replaced the earlier machines. He farmed for some years near Electric,Texas. He came to Oregon in February 1937, and moved to Vale in 1938 where he has since made his home.	MUSGROVE, Warren (I23263)
5973	Mr. Nicholas Keith DiSandro, 66, of Flora, Illinois, passed away at 5:05 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at his home.	Disandro, Nicholas Keith 'Nick' (I3489)
5974	Mr. Nugent was employed by the C. I. & L railroad for forty-two years and in recent years had been an engineer, He was a member of the Masonic and Eagles lodges and of the Order of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.	NUGENT, John Riley (I47975)
5975	Mr. Padgett was a retired medical technician at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney for 40 years. He was a member of the Clay City United Methodist Church; a U.S. Air Force Veteran; and Staff Sergeant for eight years.	Padgett, Roy Andrew (I20180)
5976	Mr. Patridge was a member of the Clay City Christian Church, Clay City Lions, Clay City Oddfellows, and Sailor Springs American Legion. He was a WW II Army Veteran.	Patridge, Herbert Edward 'Bus' (I19257)
5977	Mr. Patterson was a retired carpenter. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist, Noble.	Patterson, Orvel Eugene (I342)
5978	Mr. Patterson was born in rural Niantic, son of Earl E. and Bessie Ellen Patterson. He was semi-retired from Illiopolis Grain Co., was an Illiopolis water superintendent, a former Illiopolis Village Board member and a former fire chief and served on the Ambulance Board of Directors. He was a World War II Air Force veteran and a member of Illiopolis American Legion 508. He married Verda Young in 1942.	Patterson, Homer Eugene (I45546)
5979	Mr. Pearce was born March 8, 1952, in Flora, the son of Charles Edwin and Berniece (Smith) Pearce. He married Becky S. Pierson on May 25, 1974 in Flora. He was owner/operator of Pearce AG Service in Louisville, attended Red Brush Christian Church, and enjoyed Cardinal baseball. Survivors include his wife, Becky Pearce of Louisville; parents, Edwin and Berniece Pearce of Flora; children, Elizabeth Pearce, Jarred Pearce, Hayley Pearce and Lacy Pearce, all of Louisville; two brothers and sisters-in-law. Chuck and Martha Pearce of Flora, and Phillip and Janet Pearce of Charleston, W.V.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Walterene Pearce of Xenia, Judy and Larry Griffith of Mt. Erie, and Shirley Pearce and Mike Bily of Mahomet. Preceding him in death were his maternal and paternal grand-parents. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Frank and Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with Dusty Elmore officiating. Burial will be in Red Brush Cemetery in Louisville. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Clay County Cancer Fund.	PEARCE, Raymond B. (I50659)
5980	Mr. Pottorff was a retired farmer and a member of the Liberty Baptist Church in Wakefield.	POTTORFF, Ben (I45512)
5981	Mr. Pride was a retired mechanic for Bunny Bread. He was a member of the Olney Church of God. He was a U. S. Navy WW II veteran. He was a member of the American Legion, Olney Masonic Lodge and the Shriners.	Pride, Everett Wayne (I11746)
5982	Mr. Reid was a retired farmer and a member of the Gunion Christian Church.	REID, Willis A. (I35514)
5983	Mr. Robert D. Luthe, 65, of rural West Salem died Sunday June 16, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. Services were held today (Wednesday) at the Little Wabash Church west of West Salem with Rev. Melody Brawley officiating. Burial was in the Little Wabash Cemetery with the American Legion McCormack Post No. 658 of West Salem presenting military rites. Ingram Funeral Home of West Salem was in charge of the service. Mr. Luthe was born August 14, 1919 in Edwards County, the son of James and Anna Barnhart Luthe. He married Mary Margaret Travis on December 13, 1947 in Harrisburg. Survivors include his wife, Mary Margaret; three sons, James of Lawrenceville and Michael and George both of West Salem; three daughters, Roberta Brown of Evansville and Margaret Jane Luthe and Robbin Shaw, both of West Salem; three sisters, Gladys Pankeau of Champaign, Edith Mason of Albion and Frances Luthe of Hazelwood Missouri and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Roy, in 1982, and two sisters, Blanche Witte in 1976 and Virgie Deischer in 1984. Mr. Luthe was a retired farmer and rural mail carrier. He was a member of the Little Wabash United Methodist Church, the American Legion McCormack Post No. 658. He was a charter member of the West Salem Rural Fire Protection District also a member of the Rural Letter Carriers Association.	Luthe, Robert Duane (I50563)
5984	Mr. Robert F. Blank, 74, of Louisville, Illinois, died at 7:07 a.m., Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora, Illinois with his wife by his side. Robert was born on June 21, 1941, in Claremont, Illinois, to Theodore and Irene (Wagner) Blank. He proudly served our nation in the United States Army. Robert married Debra McDowell on December 19, 1998. He worked at Auto Parts in Olney for a time and then became an operator at Quebecor where he retired on June 13, 2003. He was a member of the VFW Post #3999 and American Legion Post #14. Robert was a member of the Flora 1st United Methodist Church where he attended the Seekers Sunday school class. Robert is survived by his wife, Debra Blank; daughter, Sherry Gaa and husband Rick, son, Scott Blank and wife Crystal; grandchildren, Nicholas Gaa, Spencer Gaa, Sadie Blank, and Jasper Blank; sisters, Margaret Blank, Ruth Coan and husband Phillip, Rose Wilkinson, Theresa Bowlby and husband John, and brother, Paul Blank and wife Clara. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, his first wife, Dee Scott Blank, brothers, Daniel Blank and Ronald Blank, and brother-in-law, John Wilkinson. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at Kohn Funeral Home in Flora, Illinois. Interment will follow at Clay City Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to the Alzheimers Association or Flora 1st United Methodist Church.	Blank, Robert F. 'Bob' (I4229)
5985	Mr. Robert Lee Henson, 85, of Xenia, IL, passed away at 12:42AM, Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, IL. Robert was born September 15, 1928, in Wayne County, to Chester Henson and Mable (Holman) Henson. He married Helen Moore on October 28, 1949 in Xenia IL. Robert spent his life farming and was a member of Powers Church in Xenia, as well as, the Flora Coon Hunters Club.. Mr. Henson is survived by three sons; Gary, Mike, and Richard Henson. Grandchildren; Kelli and Brian Dorris, Erinne and Garold Snyder, and Lindsay Henson. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Betty Caudle Henson, and his wife Helen who passed away on February 25, 2011. Funeral Services for Robert Lee Henson were held at Byrd & Kohn Funeral in Flora, IL with interment immediately following at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Xenia, IL. Memorials to the American Kidney Foundation.	Henson, Robert Lee (I55945)
5986	Mr. Robert R. "Bob" Smith, 66, of Xenia, Illinois, died at 4:02 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2013, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Bob was born February 6, 1947, to Maxwell and Catherine (Adams) Smith. On February 8, 1969, Bob married Mabel Carpenter at the Pleasant Grove Christian Church in Geff, IL. He graduated from Flora High School in 1965. After graduation, Bob received training and certification in Mechanics. As an Army Veteran, Bob proudly served our country during the Vietnam War. For 23 years, Bob worked at World Color. Upon the closing of World Color, he went to work on the seismic crew for the Ceja Corporation. For the past 10 years, Bob had been working at Minwax Sherman Williams. In addition to his many jobs, Bob ran his family farm where he raised livestock and tended to the daily farm duties. Bob was a true outdoorsman, spending much time hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed oil painting and was an avid reader. Most of all, Bob loved his family. Bob was a member of Coon Creek Ridge Riders and Flora American Legion Post #14. Bob is survived by his wife, Mabel; daughters, Tammy Smith Wyman, Robbin Smith, son, Gale Smith, five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; six sisters, Venita Wartsbaugh, Ammie Bonham, Margaret Simpson, Lois Simpson, Dorothy Rigg, Ellen Coble, two brothers, Mike Smith and Curt Smith. Bob is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, John David Smith, Don Smith, Bill Smith, and a sister, Neva Hanna. Funeral services were held at Byrd & Kohn Funeral Home in Flora. Interment followed the ceremony in Onstott Cemetery in Xenia, IL, with Military Honors. Expressions of Sympathy should take the form of donations to the donor's choice..	Smith, Robert Roscoe 'Bob' (I25867)
5987	Mr. Rodgers worked in the cutting department at the International Shoe Company until he moved to Shelbyville, Ill. where he owned and operated the Gas Company. He and his wife, Ruth, also operated an antique store. Mr. Rodgers was a member of the Church of Christ, Olney Eagles and Moose Lodge.	RODGERS, Lafe Marcus (I21119)
5988	Mr. Roe was of the Christian faith. He was a consistent member of the Marion Masonic Lodge. A former member of the Salem Elk's Club, he continued as a member of the Salem Moose Lodge. Prior to retirement, he was and OTR for Valley Steel for 25 years and following retirement worked at Salem Tire Center.	ROE, Robert Harold 'Bob' (I20164)
5989	Mr. Ronnie R. Hilderbrand, 75, of Sailor Springs, Illinois, passed away at 1:04 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019, surrounded by family at his home.	Hilderbrand, Ronald Ray 'Ronnie' Sr. (I29969)
5990	Mr. Roy Vernon McVaigh, 76, prominent and highly respected Bonpas township farmer, died unexpectedly at his home Saturday morning. He was born August 30, 1892 in the same home where he died, and, had lived in Bonpas his entire lifetime.	McVaigh, Roy Vernon (I37200)
5991	Mr. Ruegg operated a foundry for several years in California & was employed at the Olney AMF plant for seven years before retiring. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of several Masonic bodies in California including the Al Malaikah Temple of Los Angeles.	Ruegg, Albert John (I31513)
5992	Mr. Sager was one of Richland County's finest educators and was highly respected as a professional school man. He graduated from High School in 1926 and had been a teacher and educator 35 years, until his retirement two years ago. He was a member of the Noble Christian Church, Noble Lions Club and the Noble Masonic Lodge.	Sager, Lloyd (I3436)
5993	Mr. Schnell was retired owner and operator of Schnell Jewelry store for 40 years.	SCHNELL, Leo Perry (I21699)
5994	Mr. Sharp retired from the Unocal Oil Company. He served in the U. S. Army from 1956 to 1958. Was the former Mayor of Sailor Springs, IL.; Served on the Sailor Springs Village Board and was a Basketball Referee.	Sharp, Billy Dean 'Bill' (I13244)
5995	Mr. Sharp was a native of Clay City. He was an aerial applicator with the Valley Flying Service, was an Army helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, and was a member of the United Methodist Church.	Sharp, Kenneth Roy 'Buster' (I13265)
5996	Mr. Simpson was a self-employed grocer and later worked for Craver's Hardware and Foxworth Lumber Yard. He was a member of Cash Church of Christ. He served in the United States Army.	Simpson, F. A. 'Frank' (I30821)
5997	Mr. Smith was a member of the Clay City American Legion and the Flora VFW.	Smith, Earl Alva (I31746)
5998	Mr. Smith was a member of the Clay City American Legion and the Flora VFW.	Cooper, Laura (I31747)
5999	Mr. Smith was past-master Masonic Lodge, Bridgeport; past commander American Legion, Bridgeport; New Hope Christian Church; President of Board of New Hope Christian Churçh; President of Lawrence County Council of Senior Citzens; Lawrenceville Elks Club; Bridgeport VFW; former member of Bridgeport City Council; and World War II veteran. Mr. Smith was a retired welder for Marathon Oil Company.	Smith, Paul Francis (I18322)
6000	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	GILL, V.M. (I757)

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5951

Mr. Kocher was a retired body repairman and also a dance instructor. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, in Olney; the Olney Elks, Moose, Eagles, and the Knights of Columbus.

Kocher, Elmer Joseph (I17593)

5952

Mr. Laddie L. Elliott, 83, of New Carlisle, IN, and formerly of Kingsbury, IN, died at 2:37 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at South Bend Memorial Hospital.

He was born Nov. 24, 1928, in Flora, IL, to Ernest and Hattie (Powell) Elliott, and had lived in this area since 1946. He had lived in the Kingsbury area since 1961, coming from Battle Creek, MI.

Mr. Elliott was a tool and die maker, retiring from Howmet Industries in LaPorte. He was a member of LaPorte Assembly of God Church. Mr. Elliott was a U.S. Army veteran, having served with the 11th Airborne Division. He was a member of Kingsbury Lions Club, a Kingsbury Boy Scoutmaster and a member of Kingsbury Volunteer Fire Department.

On Sept. 2, 1951, in Kingsbury, he married Marjory Lucille Wakeman, who survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Jennifer (Jack) Dillard and Carolyn (Lester) Todd, both of Kingsbury, and Nanette (Dennis) Kamp of Rochester, IN; seven grandchildren, Casey and Cole Woods, Kyle (Brittany) Dillard, Ryan Ledgerwood, Austin and Ashley Candler, and Gregory Elliott; three great-grandsons, Hayden, Landon and Kamden Elliott; and one great-granddaughter, Tinley Dillard.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Gregory Elliott; one grandson, Adam Candler; two sisters and three brothers.

All are welcome to a public graveside service with military honors at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at Kingsbury Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Hines officiating. There will be no visitation. Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the LPHS Touchdown Club, 602 F St., LaPorte, IN 46350.

ELLIOTT, Laddie L. (I43643)

5953

Mr. Laird served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam.

Laird, Larry E. 'LL' (I45831)

5954

Mr. Lambird was a retired oil production worker for many years. He was a member of Liberty Baptist church in Wakefield. He was a member of the Belleville Consistory, Noble Masonic Lodge.

LAMBIRD, Willard Gene 'Wid' (I25126)

5955

Mr. Lincoln was a retired construction worker for local labor union. He was a member of the Noble United Methodist Church.

Lincoln, Clarence F. (I22139)

5956

Mr. Luse had been a resident of Clay County for nearly 60 years. He was born in Benton County, Ohio, but came here at an early age. He was 76 years old at the time of his death.

During his many years in this county he became one of the best known men of the community. He engaged in farming throughout his life.

Luse, John Marion (I29439)

5957

Mr. Martz was a retired employee of Brown Shoe Company. He was a member of the Mattoon Methodist Church and Lawrence Riddle American Legion Post No. 88.

MARTZ, George R. 'Toddy' (I40688)

5958

Mr. Mason served in the army during World War II. He was a member of V.F.W., American Legion, Amvets and Calvary Baptist Church.
For many years Mr. Mason was a cook at Wagner's Restaurant, later operated his own restaurant on West Morgan Street and more recently had worked at Blackhawk Restaurant.

Mason, George F. (I23477)

5959

Mr. Mason worked for many years for hybrid seed corn plants in the area.

Mason, Edward A. (I23448)

5960

Mr. Mason worked for nearly 50 years in the parts department of local auto dealerships, including Cox Buick and Viles Buick-Pontiac in Jacksonville, and Marshall Chevrolet in Winchester. He retired in 2007. Mr. Mason enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing horseshoes and his hot rod car.

MASON, Raymond F. (I23499)

5961

Mr. McCraw was born in Clay County. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. A veteran of World War II, he was a salesman for the J. C. Borah Motor Co. in Flora.

McCraw, Ray Dean (I26750)

5962

Mr. McDowell was an oil operator since 1937. He worked in Illinois, Ohio, West Virginia, Alabama, and Mississippi before retiring to poor health in 1988. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Noble. He was also a member of Petroleum Club of Olney, charter member of Noble Lions Club, Olney Lodge #926 B.P.O. Elks, and 50 year member of Masonic Lodge.

McDowell, Russell E. (I7202)

5963

Mr. McVaigh lived most of his life in Bonpas Township. A number of years ago he served as township supervisor of Bonpas Township. He had been a farmer all his life until his retirement.

McVaigh, Amos Clinton (I37198)

5964

Mr. McVaigh lived most of his life in Bonpas Township. A number of years ago he served as township supervisor of Bonpas Township. He had been a farmer all his life until his retirement.

McVaigh, Amos Clinton (I37198)

5965

Mr. McVaigh worked for General Oil Field Equipment for several years but most recently was an equipment operator for Olney Township Road Division. He was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran and a member of Olney V.V.W.

McVaigh, Leroy Jack (I2270)

5966

Mr. McVay was a recipient of the purple heart while serving his country during the Korean War.

McVay, Wilbert Weldon (I30632)

5967

Mr. Michael "Mike" W. Clayton, 57, of Flora, Illinois, died Saturday, July 20, 2013, in Champaign, IL.

Mike was born August 8, 1955, in Maryville, California, to Marshal and Inez (Caples) Wilson. On October 29, 1997, Mike married Paula Nichols in Hawaii.

For the past 7 years, Mike had been employed as a truck driver for Filmor Express. For many years prior, he worked for Maverick.

Mike was a member of the Flora Elks Lodge #1659, Flora Moose Lodge #1384, Sons of the American Legion, and the National Rifle Association.

Mike is survived by his wife, Paula, of Flora, IL, son, Kenny Thatcher, of Nevada, a brother, three sisters, several grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren. Mike is also survived by his faithful friend and beloved dog, Hamilton.

Graveside services were held at Bestow Cemetery in Geff, IL.

Expressions of Sympathy to Fur a Good Paws.

CLAYTON, Michael Wilson 'Mike' (I55139)

5968

Mr. Michels was maintenance man in the International Shoe Co. plant at Dexter, Mo. and had also followed farming since going to Missouri in 1932. Prior to that time he had been a carpenter at the Texaco Refinery in Lawrenceville.

Michels, Earnest Cecil (I18063)

5969

Mr. Miley, a retired oil well driller who had worked in Illinois and Ohio, died at 1:25 p.m. Sunday in John Cochran Veteran's Administration Hospital in St. Louis.

MILEY, Okel E. 'Bob' (I27382)

5970

Mr. Miller came from his native community to Pana, III., when he was 18 years old. For more than thirty years he was an employee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, where he was always honored and trusted because he was always efficent and fallhful.

Under the ministry of Evangelist Dixon C. Williams he made public profession of faith in Christ at Pana, Illinois in the fall of 1889, and at once united wilh the Methodlst Episcopal Church. At the time of his removal to Flora fifteen years ago he transferred his membership to Flora. He was a quiet, earnest Christian, liberal in his support of the church and all its enterprises, and a faithful attendant as long as his health would permit. Hiss health began to fall about five years ago, but he remained at his post until about fifteen months since. Though unable to work he slill insisted on attending the church services as often as possible. During his last sickness he often expressed his faith in Christ and gave every assurance that he was ready lo meet death as a Christian with courage and fortitude.

His suffering was long and intense, and every thing that medical and surgical skill could do was done but to no avail. During his intense suffering he was patient and sweetspirited always seeing the bright side of things. Although weak in body he was cheerful and bright for the sake of his loved ones. He appreciated the company of friends and neighbors.

Miller, William John (I37372)

5971

Mr. Murvin was a retired Owner/Operator of Murvin's Department Store in Clay City. He was affiliated with the Clay City Christian Church.

Murvin, Charles James 'Jim' (I18419)

5972

Mr. Musgrove was a barber by trade in Illinois. Later he ran a string of steam driven heavy thrashing equipment from southern Kansas up into Canada for some years until combines replaced the earlier machines. He farmed for some years near Electric,Texas. He came to Oregon in February 1937, and moved to Vale in 1938 where he has since made his home.

MUSGROVE, Warren (I23263)

5973

Mr. Nicholas Keith DiSandro, 66, of Flora, Illinois, passed away at 5:05 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at his home.

Disandro, Nicholas Keith 'Nick' (I3489)

5974

Mr. Nugent was employed by the C. I. & L railroad for forty-two years and in recent years had been an engineer, He was a member of the Masonic and Eagles lodges and of the Order of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

NUGENT, John Riley (I47975)

5975

Mr. Padgett was a retired medical technician at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney for 40 years.
He was a member of the Clay City United Methodist Church; a U.S. Air Force Veteran; and Staff Sergeant for eight years.

Padgett, Roy Andrew (I20180)

5976

Mr. Patridge was a member of the Clay City Christian Church, Clay City Lions, Clay City Oddfellows, and Sailor Springs American Legion. He was a WW II Army Veteran.

Patridge, Herbert Edward 'Bus' (I19257)

5977

Mr. Patterson was a retired carpenter. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist, Noble.

Patterson, Orvel Eugene (I342)

5978

Mr. Patterson was born in rural Niantic, son of Earl E. and Bessie Ellen Patterson. He was semi-retired from Illiopolis Grain Co., was an Illiopolis water superintendent, a former Illiopolis Village Board member and a former fire chief and served on the Ambulance Board of Directors. He was a World War II Air Force veteran and a member of Illiopolis American Legion 508. He married Verda Young in 1942.

Patterson, Homer Eugene (I45546)

5979

Mr. Pearce was born March 8, 1952, in Flora, the son of Charles Edwin and Berniece (Smith) Pearce. He married Becky S. Pierson on May 25, 1974 in Flora. He was owner/operator of Pearce AG Service in Louisville, attended Red Brush Christian Church, and enjoyed Cardinal baseball.

Survivors include his wife, Becky Pearce of Louisville; parents, Edwin and Berniece Pearce of Flora; children, Elizabeth Pearce, Jarred Pearce, Hayley Pearce and Lacy Pearce, all of Louisville; two brothers and sisters-in-law. Chuck and Martha Pearce of Flora, and Phillip and Janet Pearce of Charleston, W.V.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Walterene Pearce of Xenia, Judy and Larry Griffith of Mt. Erie, and Shirley Pearce and Mike Bily of Mahomet.

Preceding him in death were his maternal and paternal grand-parents.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Frank and Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with Dusty Elmore officiating.

Burial will be in Red Brush Cemetery in Louisville. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Clay County Cancer Fund.

PEARCE, Raymond B. (I50659)

5980

Mr. Pottorff was a retired farmer and a member of the Liberty Baptist Church in Wakefield.

POTTORFF, Ben (I45512)

5981

Mr. Pride was a retired mechanic for Bunny Bread. He was a member of the Olney Church of God. He was a U. S. Navy WW II veteran. He was a member of the American Legion, Olney Masonic Lodge and the Shriners.

Pride, Everett Wayne (I11746)

5982

Mr. Reid was a retired farmer and a member of the Gunion Christian Church.

REID, Willis A. (I35514)

5983

Mr. Robert D. Luthe, 65, of rural West Salem died Sunday June 16, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.

Services were held today (Wednesday) at the Little Wabash Church west of West Salem with Rev. Melody Brawley officiating. Burial was in the Little Wabash Cemetery with the American Legion McCormack Post No. 658 of West Salem presenting military rites. Ingram Funeral Home of West Salem was in charge of the service.

Mr. Luthe was born August 14, 1919 in Edwards County, the son of James and Anna Barnhart Luthe. He married Mary Margaret Travis on December 13, 1947 in Harrisburg.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Margaret; three sons, James of Lawrenceville and Michael and George both of West Salem; three daughters, Roberta Brown of Evansville and Margaret Jane Luthe and Robbin Shaw, both of West Salem; three sisters, Gladys Pankeau of Champaign, Edith Mason of Albion and Frances Luthe of Hazelwood Missouri and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Roy, in 1982, and two sisters, Blanche Witte in 1976 and Virgie Deischer in 1984.

Mr. Luthe was a retired farmer and rural mail carrier. He was a member of the Little Wabash United Methodist Church, the American Legion McCormack Post No. 658. He was a charter member of the West Salem Rural Fire Protection District also a member of the Rural Letter Carriers Association.

Luthe, Robert Duane (I50563)

5984

Mr. Robert F. Blank, 74, of Louisville, Illinois, died at 7:07 a.m., Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora, Illinois with his wife by his side.

Robert was born on June 21, 1941, in Claremont, Illinois, to Theodore and Irene (Wagner) Blank. He proudly served our nation in the United States Army. Robert married Debra McDowell on December 19, 1998. He worked at Auto Parts in Olney for a time and then became an operator at Quebecor where he retired on June 13, 2003. He was a member of the VFW Post #3999 and American Legion Post #14. Robert was a member of the Flora 1st United Methodist Church where he attended the Seekers Sunday school class.

Robert is survived by his wife, Debra Blank; daughter, Sherry Gaa and husband Rick, son, Scott Blank and wife Crystal; grandchildren, Nicholas Gaa, Spencer Gaa, Sadie Blank, and Jasper Blank; sisters, Margaret Blank, Ruth Coan and husband Phillip, Rose Wilkinson, Theresa Bowlby and husband John, and brother, Paul Blank and wife Clara.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, his first wife, Dee Scott Blank, brothers, Daniel Blank and Ronald Blank, and brother-in-law, John Wilkinson.

Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at Kohn Funeral Home in Flora, Illinois.

Interment will follow at Clay City Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to the Alzheimers Association or Flora 1st United Methodist Church.

Blank, Robert F. 'Bob' (I4229)

5985

Mr. Robert Lee Henson, 85, of Xenia, IL, passed away at 12:42AM, Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Robert was born September 15, 1928, in Wayne County, to Chester Henson and Mable (Holman) Henson. He married Helen Moore on October 28, 1949 in Xenia IL.

Robert spent his life farming and was a member of Powers Church in Xenia, as well as, the Flora Coon Hunters Club..

Mr. Henson is survived by three sons; Gary, Mike, and Richard Henson. Grandchildren; Kelli and Brian Dorris, Erinne and Garold Snyder, and Lindsay Henson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Betty Caudle Henson, and his wife Helen who passed away on February 25, 2011.

Funeral Services for Robert Lee Henson were held at Byrd & Kohn Funeral in Flora, IL with interment immediately following at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Xenia, IL.

Memorials to the American Kidney Foundation.

Henson, Robert Lee (I55945)

5986

Mr. Robert R. "Bob" Smith, 66, of Xenia, Illinois, died at 4:02 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2013, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Bob was born February 6, 1947, to Maxwell and Catherine (Adams) Smith. On February 8, 1969, Bob married Mabel Carpenter at the Pleasant Grove Christian Church in Geff, IL.

He graduated from Flora High School in 1965. After graduation, Bob received training and certification in Mechanics. As an Army Veteran, Bob proudly served our country during the Vietnam War.

For 23 years, Bob worked at World Color. Upon the closing of World Color, he went to work on the seismic crew for the Ceja Corporation. For the past 10 years, Bob had been working at Minwax Sherman Williams.

In addition to his many jobs, Bob ran his family farm where he raised livestock and tended to the daily farm duties. Bob was a true outdoorsman, spending much time hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed oil painting and was an avid reader.

Most of all, Bob loved his family. Bob was a member of Coon Creek Ridge Riders and Flora American Legion Post #14.

Bob is survived by his wife, Mabel; daughters, Tammy Smith Wyman, Robbin Smith, son, Gale Smith, five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; six sisters, Venita Wartsbaugh, Ammie Bonham, Margaret Simpson, Lois Simpson, Dorothy Rigg, Ellen Coble, two brothers, Mike Smith and Curt Smith. Bob is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, John David Smith, Don Smith, Bill Smith, and a sister, Neva Hanna.

Funeral services were held at Byrd & Kohn Funeral Home in Flora.

Interment followed the ceremony in Onstott Cemetery in Xenia, IL, with Military Honors.

Expressions of Sympathy should take the form of donations to the donor's choice..

Smith, Robert Roscoe 'Bob' (I25867)

5987

Mr. Rodgers worked in the cutting department at the International Shoe Company until he moved to Shelbyville, Ill. where he owned and operated the Gas Company. He and his wife, Ruth, also operated an antique store.
Mr. Rodgers was a member of the Church of Christ, Olney Eagles and Moose Lodge.

RODGERS, Lafe Marcus (I21119)

5988

Mr. Roe was of the Christian faith. He was a consistent member of the Marion Masonic Lodge. A former member of the Salem Elk's Club, he continued as a member of the Salem Moose Lodge. Prior to retirement, he was and OTR for Valley Steel for 25 years and following retirement worked at Salem Tire Center.

ROE, Robert Harold 'Bob' (I20164)

5989

Mr. Ronnie R. Hilderbrand, 75, of Sailor Springs, Illinois, passed away at 1:04 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019, surrounded by family at his home.

Hilderbrand, Ronald Ray 'Ronnie' Sr. (I29969)

5990

Mr. Roy Vernon McVaigh, 76, prominent and highly respected Bonpas township farmer, died unexpectedly at his home Saturday morning. He was born August 30, 1892 in the same home where he died, and, had lived in Bonpas his entire lifetime.

McVaigh, Roy Vernon (I37200)

5991

Mr. Ruegg operated a foundry for several years in California & was employed at the Olney AMF plant for seven years before retiring.

He was a veteran of World War I and a member of several Masonic bodies in California including the Al Malaikah Temple of Los Angeles.

Ruegg, Albert John (I31513)

5992

Mr. Sager was one of Richland County's finest educators and was highly respected as a professional school man. He graduated from High School in 1926 and had been a teacher and educator 35 years, until his retirement two years ago.

He was a member of the Noble Christian Church, Noble Lions Club and the Noble Masonic Lodge.

Sager, Lloyd (I3436)

5993

Mr. Schnell was retired owner and operator of Schnell Jewelry store for 40 years.

SCHNELL, Leo Perry (I21699)

5994

Mr. Sharp retired from the Unocal Oil Company. He served in the U. S. Army from 1956 to 1958. Was the former Mayor of Sailor Springs, IL.; Served on the Sailor Springs Village Board and was a Basketball Referee.

Sharp, Billy Dean 'Bill' (I13244)

5995

Mr. Sharp was a native of Clay City. He was an aerial applicator with the Valley Flying Service, was an Army helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, and was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Sharp, Kenneth Roy 'Buster' (I13265)

5996

Mr. Simpson was a self-employed grocer and later worked for Craver's Hardware and Foxworth Lumber Yard. He was a member of Cash Church of Christ.

He served in the United States Army.

Simpson, F. A. 'Frank' (I30821)

5997

Mr. Smith was a member of the Clay City American Legion and the Flora VFW.

Smith, Earl Alva (I31746)

5998

Mr. Smith was a member of the Clay City American Legion and the Flora VFW.

Cooper, Laura (I31747)

5999

Mr. Smith was past-master Masonic Lodge, Bridgeport; past commander American Legion, Bridgeport; New Hope Christian Church; President of Board of New Hope Christian Churçh; President of Lawrence County Council of Senior Citzens; Lawrenceville Elks Club; Bridgeport VFW; former member of Bridgeport City Council; and World War II veteran.

Mr. Smith was a retired welder for Marathon Oil Company.

Smith, Paul Francis (I18322)

6000

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GILL, V.M. (I757)

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