Notes: Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

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8101	Row 2	Seiler, Susan (I12704)
8102	Row 2	Allen, Jeremiah S. Tanner (I54348)
8103	Row 20	HILLS, Golda (I752)
8104	Row 22	Gowin, Harry Dale (I51777)
8105	Row 26	McDowell, Darrell Eugene (I351)
8106	Row 26	McDowell, Delbert (I75)
8107	Row 33	Strange, Bessie Agnes (I22558)
8108	Row 33	Vail, Wiley Carroll Jr. (I28268)
8109	Row 4	Goslee, Frank I. (I50037)
8110	Row 4	MARSHALL, Flossie Amanda (I36292)
8111	Row 5,	McDowell, Merle Lloyd (I1007)
8112	Row 5,	McDowell, Jo Ann (I54)
8113	Row 9	Urfer, Magdaline 'Mattie' (I12708)
8114	Row 9	Reid, Roscoe (I35510)
8115	Roy A Bolen, 84, died at Richland Memorial Hospital.	Bolen, Roy A. (I24927)
8116	Roy David Bricker, age 79, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at his home. He was born July 16, 1944, in Olney, the son of Roy Edward and Erma Marie (Foreman) Bricker. He was united in marriage to Janet Darlene Brinkley during a ceremony at Bloom Baptist Church on May 9, 1975. Roy graduated from Clay City High School in 1962 and soon enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1963 to 1967 during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he worked in the oil fields for 35 years as a roustabout. He remained committed to his fellow veterans as a lifetime member of both the Flora American Legion Post 14 and the VFW Post 3999. Roy stepped up for leadership roles at the Legion Post, serving as both Commander and District Commander, and took great pride in leading the firing squad for military funeral honors. Roy appreciated classic cars and was particularly fond of his own red Corvette and CJ-5 Jeep. He was often recognized while driving his grandkids to Dairy Queen in those special rides. Above all, he cherished time spent with family and friends, especially enjoying the company of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Roy will be remembered for his hard work, service to his country, and dedication to others. Roy is survived by his wife: Janet Bricker of Flora; 4 children: Angie (Tom) Tolliver of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Leroy (Kelly) Martin, Kelly (Roy) Conard, and Kris (Kory) Snell, all of Flora; 13 grandchildren: David (Jamie) Tolliver, Matthew (Brittney) Tolliver, Andrea Branch, Dalton Zimmerman, Logan Stone, Megan Stone, Nathasha Stone, Emma Griffith, Lauryn Snell, Clayton Snell, Colton Snell, Jayden Conard and Khloe Conard; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother: Robert (Regina) Bricker of Xenia; and brothers-and-sisters-in-law: Gary (Sandy) Frank of Cloverdale, Indiana, Doug (Violet) Brinkley of Enid, Oklahoma, Dianna (Frank) Cricelli of Pocahontas, Kent (Donna) Brinkley of Flora, Maureen (Alan) Tolliver of Flora, and Sam Brinkley of Riverside, California. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister: Judy Frank; father-and-mother-in-law: James and Wanda Brinkley; a sister-in-law: Glenda Brinkley; and a brother-in-law: Larry (Martha) Brinkley. A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 25, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the local branch of the Disabled American Veterans, or towards maintaining the local Veteran Memorials in Flora, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.	Bricker, Roy David (I4581)
8117	Roy Densmore, formerly of Parkersburg, died in Janesville, WI, Tuesday morning.	Densmore, Roy (I27053)
8118	Roy E. Bricker, 94, of Flora passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Flora Gardens. Roy was born November 7, 1921 in Clay County, Illinois, the son of Jerry and Mary (Pettyjohn) Bricker. He married Erma Foreman on May 25, 1943 in St. Louis, MO. She preceded him in death on June 29, 1999. Roy was a WWII Veteran, worked as a farm hand, and for over 30 years was a tank truck driver for Abners Trucking, Gasken Trucking and Booth Oil. Roy enjoyed gardening, going to auctions, hunting and fishing and visiting with the grandkids and family. He is survived by his son, Roy D. Bricker and wife Janet of Flora, IL; son, Robert Dale Bricker and wife Regina of Xenia, IL; nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter, Judy Frank, three brothers and two sisters.	Bricker, Roy Edward (I822)
8119	Roy Edward Crosby. 704 West Butler, Olney, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, October 13, 1990 at Deewood Nursing Home, Sumner.	Crosby, Roy Edward (I25315)
8120	Roy Eugene Stanford, age 85, of Flora, Illinois passed away Monday, October 31st 2016, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Flora Roy was born February 2, 1931 in Flora, the son of George Stanford and Sylvia (Flexter) Stanford. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Iris (Dulaney) Stanford, to whom he was united in marriage on January 25th 1952, in Flora, and together they shared 64 years of marriage. To this marriage was born two children who survive: Roy Stanford Jr. and Renee Stanford Jones; and three grandchildren: Erin Elizabeth Stanford, Alex Richard Jones (Julie Kneip), and Max Stanford Jones. He is also survived by two sisters: Ruby Lindsey and Betty Huey (Paul); along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Wilson, Harry and Earl; and three sisters: Bertha Gill, Gladys Ferguson, and Goldie Goff. Roy graduated from Flora High School and during that time worked on the first two Buildings Trades houses. He then worked briefly for Sam Bryden Construction before serving 2 years in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict, spending one year in Korea. After his discharge, Roy worked 30 years for Dowell, a Division of Dow Chemical. Following his retirement from Dowell, he was a part time courier for Clay County Hospital and Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon. Roy was a member of the First Church of God in Flora for 65 years and loved serving as Sunday School teacher and Trustee. He also served as a volunteer with the Clay County Hospital Auxiliary. His hobbies included camping, boating, and fishing with his family. A funeral service for Roy Stanford will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 9 until 11 a.m. Wednesday morning at the funeral home. Pastor Michael LeMay will officiate. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery with military honors. Memorial donations in Roys memory may be given to First Church of God.	Stanford, Roy Eugene (I50679)
8121	Roy H. Hasler, 88, Route 1, Claremont, died at 4 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 1987 (today), in Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the Sivert-Macey Funeral Home in Sumner with Rev. Kenneth Provines presiding. Visitation will be from 9 am. to the time of service. Burial will be in Crest Haven Cemetery. Mr. Hasler was born July 30, 1899, in Richland County, the son of Henry and Frances (Brian) Hasler. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Centenary Church in Sumner. Survivors include two sisters, Lulubell Hasler, Claremont, and Lilybell Provines, Sumner. He was preceded in death by five brothers, three sisters and his parents. Published in Olney Daily Mail	Hasler, Roy Henry (I300)
8122	Roy Harold DODSON was born 24 Feb 1919 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, USA. He was the son of Luther Melton Dodson and his wife, Versa Elizabeth Nelson. Roy was Luther and Versie's second child; however, their firstborn daughter, Alberta May, had died as a 3-month-old infant nearly a year before Roy was born. Roy appeared on the 1920 census in Clay City with his parents on the 13th of January. It was just the three of them living in their rented home; younger sister Dorothy would not be born till later that year. A younger brother was born in 1922, but Roy may never have gotten to meet him since he died himself in 1922. Roy was just 3 years, 2 months, and 6 days old when he died in Hoosier Township, Clay County, Illinois on 30 April 1922. He was buried in Clay City Cemetery on the first of May, 1922.	DODSON, Roy Harold (I26644)
8123	Roy L. Pemberton, 90, of Flora, died July 2, 2005, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham. He was born April 9, 1915, in Casey, Iowa, the son of Thomas Howard and Mamie Fugate Pemberton. He married Betty Porter August 10, 1940. He was retired from Meadow Gold Milk as a delivery man, was a World War II Navy veteran, and a member of First christian church of Flora and Flora Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Lowell and Earl Pemberton; a daughter, Diana Pemberton; two brothers Elmo and Harold Pemberton; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers, Dean and LaVern Pemberton. Funeral services were held at Neal Funeral Home with burial in Red Brush Cemetery, Louisville.	Pemberton, Roy Leo (I13133)
8124	Roy Lane, 67, a retired Pure Oil Company employee, died at his home northwest of Geff, from cancer.	LANE, Roy (I19399)
8125	Roy N. Cross, 89, of Flora died 6:20 p.m. Monday (Nov. 17, 1980) in Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in John T. Frank Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery. Mr. Cross was born in Vincennes, Ind., son of Christian and Mary Cross. He was a crane operator. Surviving are sons, Virgil and Jack, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; John of Buffalo, N.Y.; daughters, Ethel Thomas of Flora; Wanda Peterson of South Dartmouth, Mass.; Bernice Egan of Birmingham, Ala.; stepsons, Clifford Fulk of Olney; Herman Fulk of Lockport; Harold Gilson of Whiteland, Ind.; step-daughter, Goldie Lenear of Olney; sister, Laura Schmidt of Indianapolis, Ind.; 11 grand-children; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several step-grandchildren. Olney Daily Mail (IL)	CROSS, Roy N. (I26504)
8126	Roy Pottorff, 91, Passport, died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday in Richland Memorial Hospital.	POTTORFF, Roy (I45513)
8127	Roy Vernon McVaigh Jr., 85, of Parkersburg, died at 9:16 p.m. Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Funeral services held at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney with Pastor Mike Baker officiating. Burial with full military rites in Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg. Mr. McVaigh was born May 1, 1928, in Calhoun, the son of Roy Vernon and Grace (Newberry) McVaigh. He married Patricia A. McVaigh on September 12, 1956, in Corinth, Miss. She preceded him in death on September 6, 2002. Roy "Junior" McVaigh held many memberships, including being a member of the Masonic Lodge, charter member of Parkersburg Ruritan Club, past commander and more than 60 years of membership to American Legion Post 30 in Olney, member of Olney Elks Lodge, Eagles Lodge, and 40&8. Junior served in the U.S. Army for two years and was a Korean War veteran. Junior was a retired Rural U.S. Postal Carrier after 35 years. He was a member of United Methodist in Parkersburg. Mr. McVaigh is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Berry, of Parkersburg; daughter, Kimberly Paddock and husband Kevin, of Olney; daughter, Linda Griffin, of Parkersburg; son, Daniel McVaigh and wife Rebecca, of West Salem; son, Douglas McVaigh and wife Holly, of Burlington, Ky.; son, Derrick McVaigh and wife Kathie, of Evansville, Ind.; daughter, Roxanne Marshall, of Selma, Calif.; 22 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Rosemary Ellen Gustin; sister, Betty Lee McVaigh; sister, Leona Mae Kline; brother, Donald Rex McVaigh; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brothers, Eugene "Dutch" McVaigh, Larry "Bud" McVaigh and Robert "Bob" McVaigh. Olney Daily Mail (IL) ~ Friday, December 27, 2013	McVaigh, Roy Vernon Jr. (I54876)
8128	Roy was a retired Missionary Baptist Minister, Heavy Equipment Operator and a member of Cisne Missionary Baptist Church.	Rogers, Roy Leland (I18263)
8129	Roy, son of Lewis and Louisa Lane, was born July 12, 1889, in Wayne county, in the Cisne-Geff vicinity, and he grew to manhood and spent his life in that general area. For some 12 years he was employed with the Pure Oil company but retired in December, 1954. Mr. Lane was a member of the Buckeye Christian church. Also, the Beech Bluff Order of the Sword of Bunker Hill No. 68 and the Masonic Lodge.	LANE, Roy (I19399)
8130	Ruben Jones, 72, Terre Haute,IN, formerly of south of Clay City, passed away Monday in Terre Haute. He movea to Terre Haute 27 years ago. Surviving are his wife, Minnie; three daughters, Mrs. Joel Jordan of Farmersburg, Ind., Mrs. Faye Noel of Farmersburg, Ind., Mrs. Elizabeth Williams of Terre Haute, Ind.; three sons. Arthur of Las Vegas, Nev., Harold and Norton, both of Terre Haute; two step-children; Gail Stanford of Clay City is a nephew. Services will be in Terre Haute. The body will be brought to the Mt.Zion cemetery west of Clay City for burial where graveside services will be held. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, May, 1969.	Jones, Ruben (I42449)
8131	Ruby Althea Welty, Rt 1, Flora, died at Salem Memorial Hospital today at 12:45 a.m. She was 68. She was born Sept. 15, 1909 in Flora to Arthur and Nellie Smith. On Apr;il 11, 1936 in Salem, she married John Welty. She is survived by her husband John of Flora, sons, Dr. John H Welty, TerreHaute, Ind., and Dr Stephen Welty, Salem; daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Jean) Owens, Clay City, Mrs. Patricia Pruitt, and Mrs Donald (Linda )Boyd all of Clay City, and Ruth Ann Welty, Flora: a brother Norman R. Smith, Flora: a sister, Mrs. Edgar (Winifred) Smith, Flora; and 13 grandchildren. Services will be at the Cardascio Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation. Burial will be in Rusk Cemetery in rural Flora. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Jan, 1978.	Smith, Ruby Althea (I20485)
8132	Ruby Evelyn (Powless) McGannon died peacefully on April 15, 2007 in her room at Bellevue Nursing Home at the age of 92. Born in Cisne, Illinois in 1914, Ruby was the only daughter of James and Daisy Powless. Although Alzheimer's disease took her memory, Ruby's quiet, gentle spirit and sense of humor never left. She spent her life truly devoted to her family and enjoyed bowling, bingo, Remington Park and trips to Las Vegas. She outlived her entire family including her four brothers, Elmer, Roy, Cecil and Floyd. In 1933, she married John J. McGannon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flora, Illinois and celebrated 58 years of marriage before he died in 1991. Her daughter-in-law, Toni McGannon and step grandson, Larry Stoddard also preceded her death. She is survived by her two sons, Mike (Susan) and Tom (Michelle); two grandchildren, Missy (Jason) Lynch and Michael McGannon; two step grandchildren, Rev. Stephen V. Hamilton and John Hamilton; and two great-grandchildren, Kelly and Ryan Lynch. The long goodbye is finally over. May she rest peacefully in the arms of our Heavenly Father. A memorial service will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Published in The Oklahoman on 4/17/2007.	Powless, Ruby Evelyn (I32630)
8133	Ruby Geraldine Shroyer, age 79, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, April 26, 2022, at her home. She was born March 4, 1943, in Commerce, Missouri, the daughter of Charles Lysander and Alberta Irene (Gross) Taylor. She was united in marriage to William Edward Shroyer Sr. on December 8, 1961, and he preceded her in death in 1993. Ruby worked at Head Start in Flora for 16 years. She enjoyed flowers, hummingbirds, playing Bingo, and sitting on the front porch with her neighbors, children, and grandchildren. In her younger years she enjoyed time spent at the cabin with her husband and kids. Ruby will be remembered for her stubborn ways, and for being a loving mom and grandma. She was preceded in death by her parents: Lysander and Alberta Taylor; husband: William "Bucky" Shroyer Sr.; son: Richard Nolan Shroyer; sister: Sharon Harper; brother: Charles Taylor; and a grandson: Brent Edward Shroyer. Interment: Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs	TAYLOR, Ruby Geraldine (I54014)
8134	Ruby Irene Scott Akins, 92, of Noble, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at Burgin Manor in Olney. Visitation at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Noble. Funeral services at the funeral home with Pastor Blake Chenoweth officiating. Burial in Noble Cemetery in Noble. Mrs. Akins was born September 18, 1919, in Noble, the daughter of James E. and Millie M. (Bretton) Scott, of Kansas. She married Robert E. Akins. He preceded her in death in September of 1986. She had worked at Olney Garment Factory and was a cook at West Richland Elementary School. She was a member of Noble Christian Church. Mrs. Akins is survived by her daughter-in-law, Sarah (Campbell) Akins, of Lenoir, N.C.; grandchildren, Scott Akins and wife, Ashley, of Hudson, N.C., Todd Akins and wife, Jill, of Charlotte, N.C., Cheryl Watts and husband, Brian, of Lenoir, N.C., and Cynthia Akins, of Lenoir, N.C.; seven great-grandchildren, Savannah Akins, Stella Akins, Liam Akins, Ross Watts, Raegan Watts, Logan Arnold and Leslie Arnold; and several nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Millie Scott; husband, Robert Akins; son, Jerry Wayne Akins; an infant son, Robert Eugene Akins Jr.; two brothers; and one sister. Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)	Scott, Ruby Irene (I51103)
8135	Ruby L.Hagen, 78, rural Mason, died at her home at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Neal Funeral Home, Louisville. Mrs. Hagen was born on March 23, 1902, in Clay County to John and Anna (Archer) Wilson. She married Harvey D. Hagen, who preceded her in death in 1978. Mrs. Hagen is survived by six sons, Harvey W. Hagen of Louisville, Carl Hagen of Mason, Warren Hagen of Dixon, Richard Hagen of Bloomington, Lubert Hagen of Effingham and Alan Hagen of Rock Island; five daughters, Mrs. Jule Zindars of West Lake, Ohio, Mrs. Anna Krutsinger of Flora, Mrs.Lillian Jones of Lingoner, Ind., Mrs. Mary Lou Harbert of Charlotte, N.C., and Mrs. Alice Papendorf of Marion, Wic., one sister, Mrs. Ruth Montgomery of Hutchinson, Kan.;62 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Neal Funeral Home in Louisville with Robert Johnson and Keith Freeman officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hill Cemetery. Visitaion will be 3-9 p.m.Friday at the funeral homes. The family requests that memorials be sent to the Heart Fund or Diabetic Fund	Wilson, Ruby Lillian (I34168)
8136	Ruby Lee Warren, age 89, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Clay County Hospital in Flora.	Lee, Ruby Mae (I36494)
8137	Ruby Rowena Bennett, 75, 101 E. Brentwood, Olney, died Friday, Feb 23, 1990, in her home.	HOUGH, Ruby Rowena (I18046)
8138	Ruby Tonn, 64, Louisville, died Saturday afternoon at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur. Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the John T. Frank Funeral Home in Louisville. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Tonn was born in Clay City on Aug. 11, 1915, the daughter of William and Rosa (Ross) Dunahee. She married Kenneth Thomas. He died August, 1970. In December 1973, she married Wayne P. Tonn and he survives. She is survived by three daughters, Sabra Van Dyke, Louisville; Alice Mosely, St. Charles, Mo.; and Bertha Stanford, Hacinda Heights, Ca.; four (brothers, Hancel Dunahee, Clay City, Pearl, Olney, Ivan, Calhoun, and Jeff, Collinsville; four sisters, Edna Wease, Crown Point, Ind., Mary Wease, Flora, Pat Carroll, Olney, and Avis Eckelberry, Opella. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and her first husband. Olney Daily Mail, 1980, Olney, IL	DUNAHEE, Ruby (I13389)
8139	Ruby Victoria Bussard, 73, of Olney, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at her residence	HOUGH, Ruby Victoria (I18042)
8140	Ruby worked as a prep cook at The Holiday for many years and she also helped on the Fire Rescue Squad. She was a devoted mother and grandmother.	HARMON, Ruby Jean (I40963)
8141	Ruby's obituary lists her mother's name as Minnie Ragsdale, other sources list her as Minnie Cockerel Mrs. Weaver retired as a waitress from Holland Truck Stop, Flora.	Hunley, Ruby R. (I19905)
8142	Rufus W. Budde, 82, of Louisville died at 12:27 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at home. Mr. Budde was born Aug. 19, 1926, in Clay County, the son of Otto and Emma (Bergmann) Budde. He married Loma Tolliver Feb. 27, 1949. He was a farmer and worked for 30 years at Fedders. He was a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church, rural Louisville. Surviving are his wife, Loma Budde; sons, Derle Budde, Matthew Budde, Gordon Budde, Barry Budde; daughters, Leticia Budde, Ronna Schoonover, Libby Bible; brothers, Eldred Budde, Darrel Budde, Mervin Budde; sisters, Elnora Budde, Joan Cunningham, Carolyn Hammer, Janice Holste, Judith Stuemke; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harry and Delmar; sister, Bernice Wolff; son-in-law, Deon Schoonover; and brother-in-law, Ray Wolff. Funeral services were held at St. John's Lutheran Church, rural Louisville. The church is located on the Clay County line. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Richland Memorial Hospice or St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund. Published in the Effingham Daily News.	Budde, Rufus W. (I43291)
8143	ruman "Bob" Morris, 63, of Olney, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 1999 at his residence. Graveside services were held Monday with full military rites at Hanna Cemetery with Rev. Bob Humphrey officiating. Burial in Hanna Cemetery in rural Noble. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Morris was born April 19, 1936 in Pocahontas, Alabama. He was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Morris is survived by three sons, Bobby Joe Morris and his wife, Kimberly of Noble, Duane Morris and his wife, Karen of Mt. Carmel and Bradley Morris of West Liberty; one daughter, Sharon Nicholas and her husband, Jamey of West Liberty; one sister, Sue Herring of Wakefield, Alabama; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, eight brothers and one son, Bobby Ray Morris. The Olney Daily Mail, September 24, 1999.	Morris, Truman (I35103)
8144	RUNYON Bryant, Jan. 12 Sarah Runyon, 83, died this morning at the home of her son, Ernest, five and one-half miles northeast of Bryant.	Runyon, Sarah (I26702)
8145	Rural Shelbyville, Shelby County, Illinois	Mears, Leroy Ernest (I15052)
8146	RUSSEL L. RODGERS, 87, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Russel was born July 8, 1933 to Archie and Iva L. (Richards) Rodgers. He married Betty Conard October 27, 1957 at Mt. Vernon, Illinois and she survives. Russel was a self-employed truck driver for Rodgers Truck Service. He was a Veteran of the Army. Russel was a member of Fairfield American Legion VFW, Anthony Doherty Masonic Lodge of Cisne, Fairfield Shriners, Flora Moose Lodge and Coon Creek Ridge Riders Club. He enjoyed mushroom hunting and helped raise longhorn cattle with his son. Preceding him in death were his parents, son J. D. Rodgers, two sisters Mildred Willison and Patsy Davis, and two brothers Robert Rodgers and Roy Rodgers. Masonic rites will begin at 10:00 am Friday, December 18, 2020 at Cisne Cemetery with graveside service to follow. Military honors are provided by Anthony Wayne Post 176 American Legion and Wayne Memorial Post 4535 VFW. Memorials may be given to family for expenses and will be accepted at the graveside. Memorials can also be mailed to Hosselton-Meridith Funeral home at P.O. Box 418 Cisne, Il 62823 Please follow the CDC guidelines for social distancing and wearing masks. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.	Rodgers, Russel L. (I45759)
8147	Russell and Vera adopted Ron Yauch. Ron's surname was YAUCH before the adoption. Russell Dale Yauch, 76, of Flora, died at his residence Tuesday May 21, 1991 at 11:50 p.m. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday May 26, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with Pastor Sam Totten officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday evening. Memorials may be made to the Clay County Cancer Fund. Mr. Yauch was born Oct. 24, 1914 in Noble, the son of Jake and Blanche (Sager) Yauch. He married Vera Evans in 1933 in Clay City, Mr. Yauch retired from Pure Oil Company after 22 years of service. He was a member of The Sons of the American Legion, past-president and charter member of the Flora Eagles Lodge. Mr. Yauch is survived by his wife, Vera; one son, Ron of Flora; two daughters, Delores (Dodie) Doris and Shirley Dunbar, both of Flora; one brother Lawrence Yauch of Bradley Ill.; two Sisters, Ilene Mayhill of Sterling Colo, and Mrs. Richard (Doris) Krutsinger of Bradley Ill; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren Mr. Yauch was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters. Published in Olney Daily Mail, IL	Yauch, Russell Dale (I241)
8148	Russell C. Scherer, 88, of Lawrenceville, IL (formerly of Sumner, IL) passed away Saturday July 9, 2011, at the United Methodist Village North Campus in Lawrenceville, IL. He was born January 11, 1923 in Olney, IL the son of Chester and Violet (Monts) Scherer. He was first married to Roberta Harms on February 21, 1948. She died October 1, 1997. He then married Margie Bennett on September 18, 2004. She preceded him in death October 6, 2007. Russell was a florist for 50 years. He and his wife owned and operated the Lawrenceville Greenhouses for 35 years. He was a member of the Beulah United Methodist Church. He served in the United States Army during WWII in the European theater. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and the Lawrenceville Garden Club. He served on the Board of Directors at Norris Electric. He was a co-founder of the Sign of the Kingdom. He was a member of AARP. He served as a school board member of Cross Roads and Parkview Schools. He was an avid gardener and picker. He is survived by three sons: Robert R. and Dixie Scherer of Bridgeport, IL, Dan G. and Holly Scherer of Bridgeport, IL, Scott K. and Peggy Scherer of Laurel, MD, Dileep Sachan of Knoxville, TN: three step-sons: Greg Bennett, Ronnie Bennett, Phil Bennett: two step-daughters: Carolyn McDonald, and Gwyn Wilson: 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. A son: David Wayne Scherer and a sister: Vera Shaw preceded him in death. The funeral was held on Wednesday at the Beulah United Methodist Church in rural Sumner, IL. Sivert-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Sumner, IL were in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Lawrenceville City Cemetery with Military Rites. The Sumner Press-Jul 14,2011	SCHERER, Russell Chester (I53730)
8149	Russell D. Cook, age 89, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away Wednesday night, August 25, 2021, at Heritage Woods. He was born April 30, 1932, in Flora, the son of Barney L. and Mary (Gregory) Cook. He was united in marriage to Mickie June Cailteux on November 26, 1950, in Olney, and together they have shared 70 wedding anniversaries. Russell worked for Airtex Products in Fairfield, and later as a technician for Trunkline Gas Company until retirement. After retirement he drove a school bus for Flora School District #35. He also farmed on the side and raised cattle. Russell looked forward to family farm day each year and enjoyed taking the grandkids on side-by-side rides through the pastures and woods. Russell and Mickie were avid campers and especially enjoyed the friendships they made over the years while camping at Charley Brown Park. He was a member of the Xenia Christ United Church. He is survived by his wife: Mickie Cook of Rinard; a son: Steve (Mary) Cook of Carmi; grandchildren: Kristen (Jeremy) Smiddie of Carmi, Kendra (Andy) Knott of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Karie (Danny) Farris of Newton; great-grandchildren: Jaxson and Madison Smiddie, Hattie, Sydnie, Ellie, and Josie Knott, and Adelyn, Landen, and Brady Farris. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter: Janice Cook; and a brother: Bobby Cook. A graveside ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Bunker Cemetery. Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery.	Cook, Russell D. (I50839)
8150	Russell died in his home in Flora, Clay County, Illinois.	Yauch, Russell Dale (I241)

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Seiler, Susan (I12704)

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Allen, Jeremiah S. Tanner (I54348)

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HILLS, Golda (I752)

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Gowin, Harry Dale (I51777)

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McDowell, Delbert (I75)

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Reid, Roscoe (I35510)

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Roy A Bolen, 84, died at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Bolen, Roy A. (I24927)

8116

Roy David Bricker, age 79, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at his home.

He was born July 16, 1944, in Olney, the son of Roy Edward and Erma Marie (Foreman) Bricker. He was united in marriage to Janet Darlene Brinkley during a ceremony at Bloom Baptist Church on May 9, 1975.

Roy graduated from Clay City High School in 1962 and soon enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1963 to 1967 during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he worked in the oil fields for 35 years as a roustabout.

He remained committed to his fellow veterans as a lifetime member of both the Flora American Legion Post 14 and the VFW Post 3999. Roy stepped up for leadership roles at the Legion Post, serving as both Commander and District Commander, and took great pride in leading the firing squad for military funeral honors.

Roy appreciated classic cars and was particularly fond of his own red Corvette and CJ-5 Jeep. He was often recognized while driving his grandkids to Dairy Queen in those special rides. Above all, he cherished time spent with family and friends, especially enjoying the company of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Roy will be remembered for his hard work, service to his country, and dedication to others.

Roy is survived by his wife: Janet Bricker of Flora; 4 children: Angie (Tom) Tolliver of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Leroy (Kelly) Martin, Kelly (Roy) Conard, and Kris (Kory) Snell, all of Flora; 13 grandchildren: David (Jamie) Tolliver, Matthew (Brittney) Tolliver, Andrea Branch, Dalton Zimmerman, Logan Stone, Megan Stone, Nathasha Stone, Emma Griffith, Lauryn Snell, Clayton Snell, Colton Snell, Jayden Conard and Khloe Conard; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother: Robert (Regina) Bricker of Xenia; and brothers-and-sisters-in-law: Gary (Sandy) Frank of Cloverdale, Indiana, Doug (Violet) Brinkley of Enid, Oklahoma, Dianna (Frank) Cricelli of Pocahontas, Kent (Donna) Brinkley of Flora, Maureen (Alan) Tolliver of Flora, and Sam Brinkley of Riverside, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister: Judy Frank; father-and-mother-in-law: James and Wanda Brinkley; a sister-in-law: Glenda Brinkley; and a brother-in-law: Larry (Martha) Brinkley.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 25, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the local branch of the Disabled American Veterans, or towards maintaining the local Veteran Memorials in Flora, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.

Bricker, Roy David (I4581)

8117

Roy Densmore, formerly of Parkersburg, died in Janesville, WI, Tuesday morning.

Densmore, Roy (I27053)

8118

Roy E. Bricker, 94, of Flora passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Flora Gardens.

Roy was born November 7, 1921 in Clay County, Illinois, the son of Jerry and Mary (Pettyjohn) Bricker.

He married Erma Foreman on May 25, 1943 in St. Louis, MO. She preceded him in death on June 29, 1999.

Roy was a WWII Veteran, worked as a farm hand, and for over 30 years was a tank truck driver for Abners Trucking, Gasken Trucking and Booth Oil. Roy enjoyed gardening, going to auctions, hunting and fishing and visiting with the grandkids and family.

He is survived by his son, Roy D. Bricker and wife Janet of Flora, IL; son, Robert Dale Bricker and wife Regina of Xenia, IL; nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter, Judy Frank, three brothers and two sisters.

Bricker, Roy Edward (I822)

8119

Roy Edward Crosby. 704 West Butler, Olney, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, October 13, 1990 at Deewood Nursing Home, Sumner.

Crosby, Roy Edward (I25315)

8120

Roy Eugene Stanford, age 85, of Flora, Illinois passed away Monday, October 31st 2016, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Flora

Roy was born February 2, 1931 in Flora, the son of George Stanford and Sylvia (Flexter) Stanford.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Iris (Dulaney) Stanford, to whom he was united in marriage on January 25th 1952, in Flora, and together they shared 64 years of marriage. To this marriage was born two children who survive: Roy Stanford Jr. and Renee Stanford Jones; and three grandchildren: Erin Elizabeth Stanford, Alex Richard Jones (Julie Kneip), and Max Stanford Jones. He is also survived by two sisters: Ruby Lindsey and Betty Huey (Paul); along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Wilson, Harry and Earl; and three sisters: Bertha Gill, Gladys Ferguson, and Goldie Goff.

Roy graduated from Flora High School and during that time worked on the first two Buildings Trades houses. He then worked briefly for Sam Bryden Construction before serving 2 years in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict, spending one year in Korea. After his discharge, Roy worked 30 years for Dowell, a Division of Dow Chemical.

Following his retirement from Dowell, he was a part time courier for Clay County Hospital and Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon. Roy was a member of the First Church of God in Flora for 65 years and loved serving as Sunday School teacher and Trustee. He also served as a volunteer with the Clay County Hospital Auxiliary. His hobbies included camping, boating, and fishing with his family.

A funeral service for Roy Stanford will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 9 until 11 a.m. Wednesday morning at the funeral home. Pastor Michael LeMay will officiate.

Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery with military honors.

Memorial donations in Roys memory may be given to First Church of God.

Stanford, Roy Eugene (I50679)

8121

Roy H. Hasler, 88, Route 1, Claremont, died at 4 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 1987 (today), in Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the Sivert-Macey Funeral Home in Sumner with Rev. Kenneth Provines presiding. Visitation will be from 9 am. to the time of service. Burial will be in Crest Haven Cemetery.

Mr. Hasler was born July 30, 1899, in Richland County, the son of Henry and Frances (Brian) Hasler.

He was a retired farmer and a member of the Centenary Church in Sumner.

Survivors include two sisters, Lulubell Hasler, Claremont, and Lilybell Provines, Sumner.

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

Published in Olney Daily Mail

Hasler, Roy Henry (I300)

8122

Roy Harold DODSON was born 24 Feb 1919 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, USA. He was the son of Luther Melton Dodson and his wife, Versa Elizabeth Nelson. Roy was Luther and Versie's second child; however, their firstborn daughter, Alberta May, had died as a 3-month-old infant nearly a year before Roy was born.

Roy appeared on the 1920 census in Clay City with his parents on the 13th of January. It was just the three of them living in their rented home; younger sister Dorothy would not be born till later that year. A younger brother was born in 1922, but Roy may never have gotten to meet him since he died himself in 1922. Roy was just 3 years, 2 months, and 6 days old when he died in Hoosier Township, Clay County, Illinois on 30 April 1922. He was buried in Clay City Cemetery on the first of May, 1922.

DODSON, Roy Harold (I26644)

8123

Roy L. Pemberton, 90, of Flora, died July 2, 2005, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

He was born April 9, 1915, in Casey, Iowa, the son of Thomas Howard and Mamie Fugate Pemberton. He married Betty Porter August 10, 1940.

He was retired from Meadow Gold Milk as a delivery man, was a World War II Navy veteran, and a member of First christian church of Flora and Flora Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Lowell and Earl Pemberton; a daughter, Diana Pemberton; two brothers Elmo and Harold Pemberton; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers, Dean and LaVern Pemberton.

Funeral services were held at Neal Funeral Home with burial in Red Brush Cemetery, Louisville.

Pemberton, Roy Leo (I13133)

8124

Roy Lane, 67, a retired Pure Oil Company employee, died at his home northwest of Geff, from cancer.

LANE, Roy (I19399)

8125

Roy N. Cross, 89, of Flora died 6:20 p.m. Monday (Nov. 17, 1980) in Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in John T. Frank Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery.

Mr. Cross was born in Vincennes, Ind., son of Christian and Mary Cross.

He was a crane operator.

Surviving are sons, Virgil and Jack, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; John of Buffalo, N.Y.; daughters, Ethel Thomas of Flora; Wanda Peterson of South Dartmouth, Mass.; Bernice Egan of Birmingham, Ala.; stepsons, Clifford Fulk of Olney; Herman Fulk of Lockport; Harold Gilson of Whiteland, Ind.; step-daughter, Goldie Lenear of Olney; sister, Laura Schmidt of Indianapolis, Ind.; 11 grand-children; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several step-grandchildren.

Olney Daily Mail (IL)

CROSS, Roy N. (I26504)

8126

Roy Pottorff, 91, Passport, died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday in Richland Memorial Hospital.

POTTORFF, Roy (I45513)

8127

Roy Vernon McVaigh Jr., 85, of Parkersburg, died at 9:16 p.m. Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Funeral services held at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney with Pastor Mike Baker officiating. Burial with full military rites in Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg.

Mr. McVaigh was born May 1, 1928, in Calhoun, the son of Roy Vernon and Grace (Newberry) McVaigh. He married Patricia A. McVaigh on September 12, 1956, in Corinth, Miss. She preceded him in death on September 6, 2002.

Roy "Junior" McVaigh held many memberships, including being a member of the Masonic Lodge, charter member of Parkersburg Ruritan Club, past commander and more than 60 years of membership to American Legion Post 30 in Olney, member of Olney Elks Lodge, Eagles Lodge, and 40&8. Junior served in the U.S. Army for two years and was a Korean War veteran. Junior was a retired Rural U.S. Postal Carrier after 35 years. He was a member of United Methodist in Parkersburg.

Mr. McVaigh is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Berry, of Parkersburg; daughter, Kimberly Paddock and husband Kevin, of Olney; daughter, Linda Griffin, of Parkersburg; son, Daniel McVaigh and wife Rebecca, of West Salem; son, Douglas McVaigh and wife Holly, of Burlington, Ky.; son, Derrick McVaigh and wife Kathie, of Evansville, Ind.; daughter, Roxanne Marshall, of Selma, Calif.; 22 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Rosemary Ellen Gustin; sister, Betty Lee McVaigh; sister, Leona Mae Kline; brother, Donald Rex McVaigh; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brothers, Eugene "Dutch" McVaigh, Larry "Bud" McVaigh and Robert "Bob" McVaigh.

Olney Daily Mail (IL) ~ Friday, December 27, 2013

McVaigh, Roy Vernon Jr. (I54876)

8128

Roy was a retired Missionary Baptist Minister, Heavy Equipment Operator and a member of Cisne Missionary Baptist Church.

Rogers, Roy Leland (I18263)

8129

Roy, son of Lewis and Louisa Lane, was born July 12, 1889, in Wayne county, in the Cisne-Geff vicinity, and he grew to manhood and spent his life in that general area. For some 12 years he was employed with the Pure Oil company but retired in December, 1954.

Mr. Lane was a member of the Buckeye Christian church. Also, the Beech Bluff Order of the Sword of Bunker Hill No. 68 and the Masonic Lodge.

LANE, Roy (I19399)

8130

Ruben Jones, 72, Terre Haute,IN, formerly of south of Clay City, passed away Monday in Terre Haute. He movea to Terre Haute 27 years ago.

Surviving are his wife, Minnie; three daughters, Mrs. Joel Jordan of Farmersburg, Ind., Mrs. Faye Noel of Farmersburg, Ind., Mrs. Elizabeth Williams of Terre Haute, Ind.; three sons. Arthur of Las Vegas, Nev., Harold and Norton, both of Terre Haute; two step-children; Gail Stanford of Clay City is a nephew.

Services will be in Terre Haute. The body will be brought to the Mt.Zion cemetery west of Clay City for burial where graveside services will be held.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, May, 1969.

Jones, Ruben (I42449)

8131

Ruby Althea Welty, Rt 1, Flora, died at Salem Memorial Hospital today at 12:45 a.m. She was 68.

She was born Sept. 15, 1909 in Flora to Arthur and Nellie Smith. On Apr;il 11, 1936 in Salem, she married John Welty.

She is survived by her husband John of Flora, sons, Dr. John H Welty, TerreHaute, Ind., and Dr Stephen Welty, Salem; daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Jean) Owens, Clay City, Mrs. Patricia Pruitt, and Mrs Donald (Linda )Boyd all of Clay City, and Ruth Ann Welty, Flora: a brother Norman R. Smith, Flora: a sister, Mrs. Edgar (Winifred) Smith, Flora; and 13 grandchildren.

Services will be at the Cardascio Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation. Burial will be in Rusk Cemetery in rural Flora.

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

Smith, Ruby Althea (I20485)

8132

Ruby Evelyn (Powless) McGannon died peacefully on April 15, 2007 in her room at Bellevue Nursing Home at the age of 92. Born in Cisne, Illinois in 1914, Ruby was the only daughter of James and Daisy Powless. Although Alzheimer's disease took her memory, Ruby's quiet, gentle spirit and sense of humor never left. She spent her life truly devoted to her family and enjoyed bowling, bingo, Remington Park and trips to Las Vegas. She outlived her entire family including her four brothers, Elmer, Roy, Cecil and Floyd. In 1933, she married John J. McGannon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flora, Illinois and celebrated 58 years of marriage before he died in 1991. Her daughter-in-law, Toni McGannon and step grandson, Larry Stoddard also preceded her death. She is survived by her two sons, Mike (Susan) and Tom (Michelle); two grandchildren, Missy (Jason) Lynch and Michael McGannon; two step grandchildren, Rev. Stephen V. Hamilton and John Hamilton; and two great-grandchildren, Kelly and Ryan Lynch. The long goodbye is finally over. May she rest peacefully in the arms of our Heavenly Father. A memorial service will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.
Published in The Oklahoman on 4/17/2007.

Powless, Ruby Evelyn (I32630)

8133

Ruby Geraldine Shroyer, age 79, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, April 26, 2022, at her home.

She was born March 4, 1943, in Commerce, Missouri, the daughter of Charles Lysander and Alberta Irene (Gross) Taylor. She was united in marriage to William Edward Shroyer Sr. on December 8, 1961, and he preceded her in death in 1993.

Ruby worked at Head Start in Flora for 16 years. She enjoyed flowers, hummingbirds, playing Bingo, and sitting on the front porch with her neighbors, children, and grandchildren. In her younger years she enjoyed time spent at the cabin with her husband and kids. Ruby will be remembered for her stubborn ways, and for being a loving mom and grandma.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Lysander and Alberta Taylor; husband: William "Bucky" Shroyer Sr.; son: Richard Nolan Shroyer; sister: Sharon Harper; brother: Charles Taylor; and a grandson: Brent Edward Shroyer.

Interment: Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs

TAYLOR, Ruby Geraldine (I54014)

8134

Ruby Irene Scott Akins, 92, of Noble, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Visitation at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Noble. Funeral services at the funeral home with Pastor Blake Chenoweth officiating. Burial in Noble Cemetery in Noble.

Mrs. Akins was born September 18, 1919, in Noble, the daughter of James E. and Millie M. (Bretton) Scott, of Kansas. She married Robert E. Akins. He preceded her in death in September of 1986.

She had worked at Olney Garment Factory and was a cook at West Richland Elementary School. She was a member of Noble Christian Church.

Mrs. Akins is survived by her daughter-in-law, Sarah (Campbell) Akins, of Lenoir, N.C.; grandchildren, Scott Akins and wife, Ashley, of Hudson, N.C., Todd Akins and wife, Jill, of Charlotte, N.C., Cheryl Watts and husband, Brian, of Lenoir, N.C., and Cynthia Akins, of Lenoir, N.C.; seven great-grandchildren, Savannah Akins, Stella Akins, Liam Akins, Ross Watts, Raegan Watts, Logan Arnold and Leslie Arnold; and several nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Millie Scott; husband, Robert Akins; son, Jerry Wayne Akins; an infant son, Robert Eugene Akins Jr.; two brothers; and one sister.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)

Scott, Ruby Irene (I51103)

8135

Ruby L.Hagen, 78, rural Mason, died at her home at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Neal Funeral Home, Louisville.

Mrs. Hagen was born on March 23, 1902, in Clay County to John and Anna (Archer) Wilson.

She married Harvey D. Hagen, who preceded her in death in 1978.

Mrs. Hagen is survived by six sons, Harvey W. Hagen of Louisville, Carl Hagen of Mason, Warren Hagen of Dixon, Richard Hagen of Bloomington, Lubert Hagen of Effingham and Alan Hagen of Rock Island; five daughters, Mrs. Jule Zindars of West Lake, Ohio, Mrs. Anna Krutsinger of Flora, Mrs.Lillian Jones of Lingoner, Ind., Mrs. Mary Lou Harbert of Charlotte, N.C., and Mrs. Alice Papendorf of Marion, Wic., one sister, Mrs. Ruth Montgomery of Hutchinson, Kan.;62 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Neal Funeral Home in Louisville with Robert Johnson and Keith Freeman officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hill Cemetery. Visitaion will be 3-9 p.m.Friday at the funeral homes.

The family requests that memorials be sent to the Heart Fund or Diabetic Fund

Wilson, Ruby Lillian (I34168)

8136

Ruby Lee Warren, age 89, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Lee, Ruby Mae (I36494)

8137

Ruby Rowena Bennett, 75, 101 E. Brentwood, Olney, died Friday, Feb 23, 1990, in her home.

HOUGH, Ruby Rowena (I18046)

8138

Ruby Tonn, 64, Louisville, died Saturday afternoon at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur.

Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the John T. Frank Funeral Home in Louisville. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Mrs. Tonn was born in Clay City on Aug. 11, 1915, the daughter of William and Rosa (Ross) Dunahee.

She married Kenneth Thomas. He died August, 1970. In December 1973, she married Wayne P. Tonn and he survives.

She is survived by three daughters, Sabra Van Dyke, Louisville; Alice Mosely, St. Charles, Mo.; and Bertha Stanford, Hacinda Heights, Ca.; four (brothers, Hancel Dunahee, Clay City, Pearl, Olney, Ivan, Calhoun, and Jeff, Collinsville; four sisters, Edna Wease, Crown Point, Ind., Mary Wease, Flora, Pat Carroll, Olney, and Avis Eckelberry, Opella.

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

Olney Daily Mail, 1980, Olney, IL

DUNAHEE, Ruby (I13389)

8139

Ruby Victoria Bussard, 73, of Olney, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at her residence

HOUGH, Ruby Victoria (I18042)

8140

Ruby worked as a prep cook at The Holiday for many years and she also helped on the Fire Rescue Squad.

She was a devoted mother and grandmother.

HARMON, Ruby Jean (I40963)

8141

Ruby's obituary lists her mother's name as Minnie Ragsdale, other sources list her as Minnie Cockerel

Mrs. Weaver retired as a waitress from Holland Truck Stop, Flora.

Hunley, Ruby R. (I19905)

8142

Rufus W. Budde, 82, of Louisville died at 12:27 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at home.

Mr. Budde was born Aug. 19, 1926, in Clay County, the son of Otto and Emma (Bergmann) Budde. He married Loma Tolliver Feb. 27, 1949.

He was a farmer and worked for 30 years at Fedders. He was a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church, rural Louisville.

Surviving are his wife, Loma Budde; sons, Derle Budde, Matthew Budde, Gordon Budde, Barry Budde; daughters, Leticia Budde, Ronna Schoonover, Libby Bible; brothers, Eldred Budde, Darrel Budde, Mervin Budde; sisters, Elnora Budde, Joan Cunningham, Carolyn Hammer, Janice Holste, Judith Stuemke; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-stepgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harry and Delmar; sister, Bernice Wolff; son-in-law, Deon Schoonover; and brother-in-law, Ray Wolff.

Funeral services were held at St. John's Lutheran Church, rural Louisville. The church is located on the Clay County line.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Richland Memorial Hospice or St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund.

Published in the Effingham Daily News.

Budde, Rufus W. (I43291)

8143

ruman "Bob" Morris, 63, of Olney, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 1999 at his residence.

Graveside services were held Monday with full military rites at Hanna Cemetery with Rev. Bob Humphrey officiating. Burial in Hanna Cemetery in rural Noble. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Morris was born April 19, 1936 in Pocahontas, Alabama. He was a member of the American Legion.

Mr. Morris is survived by three sons, Bobby Joe Morris and his wife, Kimberly of Noble, Duane Morris and his wife, Karen of Mt. Carmel and Bradley Morris of West Liberty; one daughter, Sharon Nicholas and her husband, Jamey of West Liberty; one sister, Sue Herring of Wakefield, Alabama; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, eight brothers and one son, Bobby Ray Morris.

The Olney Daily Mail, September 24, 1999.

Morris, Truman (I35103)

8144

RUNYON Bryant, Jan. 12 Sarah Runyon, 83, died this morning at the home of her son, Ernest, five and one-half miles northeast of Bryant.

Runyon, Sarah (I26702)

8145

Rural Shelbyville, Shelby County, Illinois

Mears, Leroy Ernest (I15052)

8146

RUSSEL L. RODGERS, 87, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Russel was born July 8, 1933 to Archie and Iva L. (Richards) Rodgers. He married Betty Conard October 27, 1957 at Mt. Vernon, Illinois and she survives.

Russel was a self-employed truck driver for Rodgers Truck Service. He was a Veteran of the Army. Russel was a member of Fairfield American Legion VFW, Anthony Doherty Masonic Lodge of Cisne, Fairfield Shriners, Flora Moose Lodge and Coon Creek Ridge Riders Club. He enjoyed mushroom hunting and helped raise longhorn cattle with his son.

Preceding him in death were his parents, son J. D. Rodgers, two sisters Mildred Willison and Patsy Davis, and two brothers Robert Rodgers and Roy Rodgers.

Masonic rites will begin at 10:00 am Friday, December 18, 2020 at Cisne Cemetery with graveside service to follow. Military honors are provided by Anthony Wayne Post 176 American Legion and Wayne Memorial Post 4535 VFW.

Memorials may be given to family for expenses and will be accepted at the graveside. Memorials can also be mailed to Hosselton-Meridith Funeral home at P.O. Box 418 Cisne, Il 62823

Please follow the CDC guidelines for social distancing and wearing masks.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

Rodgers, Russel L. (I45759)

8147

Russell and Vera adopted Ron Yauch. Ron's surname was YAUCH before the adoption.

Russell Dale Yauch, 76, of Flora, died at his residence Tuesday May 21, 1991 at 11:50 p.m.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday May 26, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with Pastor Sam Totten officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday evening.

Memorials may be made to the Clay County Cancer Fund.

Mr. Yauch was born Oct. 24, 1914 in Noble, the son of Jake and Blanche (Sager) Yauch. He married Vera Evans in 1933 in Clay City,

Mr. Yauch retired from Pure Oil Company after 22 years of service. He was a member of The Sons of the American Legion, past-president and charter member of the Flora Eagles Lodge.

Mr. Yauch is survived by his wife, Vera; one son, Ron of Flora; two daughters, Delores (Dodie) Doris and Shirley Dunbar, both of Flora; one brother Lawrence Yauch of Bradley Ill.; two Sisters, Ilene Mayhill of Sterling Colo, and Mrs. Richard (Doris) Krutsinger of Bradley Ill; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren

Mr. Yauch was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.

Published in Olney Daily Mail, IL

Yauch, Russell Dale (I241)

8148

Russell C. Scherer, 88, of Lawrenceville, IL (formerly of Sumner, IL) passed away Saturday July 9, 2011, at the United Methodist Village North Campus in Lawrenceville, IL.

He was born January 11, 1923 in Olney, IL the son of Chester and Violet (Monts) Scherer.

He was first married to Roberta Harms on February 21, 1948. She died October 1, 1997. He then married Margie Bennett on September 18, 2004. She preceded him in death October 6, 2007.

Russell was a florist for 50 years. He and his wife owned and operated the Lawrenceville Greenhouses for 35 years.
He was a member of the Beulah United Methodist Church.

He served in the United States Army during WWII in the European theater.

He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and the Lawrenceville Garden Club. He served on the Board of Directors at Norris Electric. He was a co-founder of the Sign of the Kingdom. He was a member of AARP. He served as a school board member of Cross Roads and Parkview Schools. He was an avid gardener and picker.

He is survived by three sons: Robert R. and Dixie Scherer of Bridgeport, IL, Dan G. and Holly Scherer of Bridgeport, IL, Scott K. and Peggy Scherer of Laurel, MD, Dileep Sachan of Knoxville, TN: three step-sons: Greg Bennett, Ronnie Bennett, Phil Bennett: two step-daughters: Carolyn McDonald, and Gwyn Wilson: 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. A son: David Wayne Scherer and a sister: Vera Shaw preceded him in death.

The funeral was held on Wednesday at the Beulah United Methodist Church in rural Sumner, IL. Sivert-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Sumner, IL were in charge of arrangements.

Burial was in Lawrenceville City Cemetery with Military Rites.

The Sumner Press-Jul 14,2011

SCHERER, Russell Chester (I53730)

8149

Russell D. Cook, age 89, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away Wednesday night, August 25, 2021, at Heritage Woods.

He was born April 30, 1932, in Flora, the son of Barney L. and Mary (Gregory) Cook. He was united in marriage to Mickie June Cailteux on November 26, 1950, in Olney, and together they have shared 70 wedding anniversaries.

Russell worked for Airtex Products in Fairfield, and later as a technician for Trunkline Gas Company until retirement. After retirement he drove a school bus for Flora School District #35. He also farmed on the side and raised cattle. Russell looked forward to family farm day each year and enjoyed taking the grandkids on side-by-side rides through the pastures and woods. Russell and Mickie were avid campers and especially enjoyed the friendships they made over the years while camping at Charley Brown Park. He was a member of the Xenia Christ United Church.

He is survived by his wife: Mickie Cook of Rinard; a son: Steve (Mary) Cook of Carmi; grandchildren: Kristen (Jeremy) Smiddie of Carmi, Kendra (Andy) Knott of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Karie (Danny) Farris of Newton; great-grandchildren: Jaxson and Madison Smiddie, Hattie, Sydnie, Ellie, and Josie Knott, and Adelyn, Landen, and Brady Farris.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter: Janice Cook; and a brother: Bobby Cook.

A graveside ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Bunker Cemetery. Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery.

Cook, Russell D. (I50839)

8150

Russell died in his home in Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

Yauch, Russell Dale (I241)

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