Gray, William

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farm Laborer, Farmer
• Reference Number: GRAY.W001
• _FGRAVE: 34685905
• Funeral: Clay City Baptist Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

In the 1880 Federal Census, Noble, Illinois, he is listed as a "Willie", a 6 year old ward of the state. His was born in Kentucky, his father was born in Indiana, the birth place of his mother is listed as unknown.

According to the 1940 census, William had a 4th grade education.

Birth:
His marriage license seems to read Owensburg.

According to the 1900 Noble, Richland County Census, William was born in 1872 in Indiana. The census shows both his parents were born in Indiana.

Census:
1920 census, line 13

William married Yauch, Elizabeth 'Lizzie' on 26 Feb 1893 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois. Elizabeth (daughter of Jauch, Jacob and Hasler, Margaret 'Margret') was born on 29 Nov 1869 in Claremont, Richland County, Illinois; died on 1 Jan 1941 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Jan 1941 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.M002
• _FGRAVE: 57403024

Notes:

The Olney Times Thursday, January 10, 1952

Mrs. Martha Lucinda Galloway, age 68, the wife of Arch Galloway, passed away this morning at the home north of Calhoun.

Mrs. Galloway is survived by her husband, Arch; one son, Victor O. Galloway of Olney; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Varner of Olney; Mrs. Stella Berg of Kankakee and Mrs. Rachel Dowds of Olney.

Two brothers and three sisters also survive. They are: Henry Gray and Glason Gray, both of Clay City; Mrs. Lydia Graham of Clay City, Mrs. Hester Fitzgerald of Vincennes and Mrs. Jeanette Neshibel of Indianapolis. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the Schaub Funeral Home with interment at Forrest Ridge cemetery near Wynoose.

Birth:
The 1900 and 1910 census shows her birth year as 1893, her headstone shows 1883. Her obituary show her age as 68, which would make he born in 1883.

Died:
Mrs. Martha Lucinda Galloway, age 68, the wife of Arch Galloway, passed away this morning at the home north of Calhoun.

Martha married Galloway, Joe Arthur 'Arch' on 16 Jul 1910 in Richland County, Illinois. Joe (son of Galloway, Jesse and Runyon, Rachel Ellen) was born on 9 Sep 1883 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 4 Aug 1970 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Forrest Ridge Cemetery, Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: YAUC.J001

Notes:

Birth:
According to the 1900 Noble, Richland County Census, Nettie was born in May 1890 in Illinois. The census spells her last name as "YACLACH".

Family/Spouse: Neshibel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: McDowell, Edgar. Edgar was born in 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jeanette married Ascher, Norman C. in 1918. Norman (son of Ascher, Louis K. and Bailey, A.A.) was born on 1 Sep 1891 in Ohio; died in Jan 1961 in Dade City, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farm Laborer, Railroad Carpenter
• Reference Number: GRAY.H001
• _FGRAVE: 24197176

Notes:

According to the 1940 Census, he had attended 3 years of college. the code used in this census has been marked over, so it is possible that the code was incorrectly interpreted.

Birth:
According to the 1900 Census, Henry was born in May, 1894. Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index, (index for John Leo Gray) 1916-1947 says he was born in Randolph County, Illinois.

Henry married Payne, Maude May on 26 Sep 1914 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois. Maude (daughter of Payne, William Jackson 'Jackie' and Himebaugh, Maggie J.) was born on 3 Dec 1895 in Martin County, Indiana; died on 29 May 1983 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 31 May 1983 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farm Laborer
• Reference Number: GRAY.J004
• _FGRAVE: 24199882
• Military Service: World War I, Private, United States Army
• Funeral: 21 Jul 1948, Easley-Padgett Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Jasper Gray, 52, of Clay City, died at the Olney sanitarium July 19 of an attack of acute appendicitis. He was spending the week-end with his family near Noble when stricken, and was rushed to the sanitarium. He died before surgery could be preformed, however.

Funeral services were held July 21 at the Easley-Padgett chapel at Clay City, the Rev. Fred Gordon officiating. Burial was in Clay City cemetery.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Stout of Olney and Miss Leona Gray of Clay City; three sons, Carl of Clay City and Lynn and Billy Joe, both at home; two brothers, Henry and Glason; four sisters, Mrs. Martha Galloway of Olney, Mrs. Hester Fitzgerald of Vincennes, IN; Mrs. Jeanette Asher of Florida and Mrs. Lydia Graham of Clay City; his father William; and two grandchildren.

Published in the Olney Advocate, Thursday, July 29, 1948.

Birth:
Birth date taken from his birth certificate. According to the 1900 Noble, Richland County Census, John was born in April 1896 in Illinois. The census shows his father was born in Indiana and his mother was born in Illinois.

Military Service:
Exempted from Military Service by reason of Strabismus, Comergent Corneal Opacity of Central Left Group (cross-eyed).

Died:
Jasper Gray, 52, of Clay City, died at the Olney sanitarium July 19 of an attack of acute appendicitis. He was spending the week-end with his family near Noble when stricken, and was rushed to the sanitarium. He died before surgery could be preformed, however.

John married Mitchell, Mary Elsie on 30 Oct 1919 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois. Mary (daughter of Mitchell, Joseph Henry 'Joe' and Pendleton, Elizabeth Anna) was born on 16 Aug 1903 in Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois; died on 31 Oct 1973 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 3 Nov 1973 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Newspaper Reporter
• Reference Number: GRAY.L002
• _FGRAVE: 24072410
• Funeral: 1 May 1991, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Lydia Graham, 88, of Olney, formerly of Clay City, died April 28, 1991 at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Mrs. Graham was born August 1, 1902 in Richland County, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Yauch Gray. She married Kelly Graham and he preceded her in death.

She was a member of the Clay City Baptist Church.

Mrs. Graham is survived by several nieces and nephews in the Clay City area.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and three sisters.

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

Memorials may be made to the Clay City Baptist Church.


Lydia wrote local area articles for the Clay County Advocate Newspaper in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. She was a fan of the old St. Louis Browns (now the Baltimore Orioles) baseball team. In later years, she was a patient at Burgin Manor 2 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois until her death.

Lydia married Graham, Kelly Leo on 28 Dec 1922. Kelly (son of Graham, James and ?, Mary) was born on 4 Sep 1897 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 9 May 1973 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 12 May 1973 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.H002
• _FGRAVE: 50840335

Notes:

Census:
1920 census, line 16

Hester married Fitzgerald, Alta Marion on 3 Oct 1923 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, and was divorced in 1954 in Dade County, Florida. Alta (son of Fitzgerald, Stewart Eligah and Barnett, Mary Lucinda) was born on 11 Aug 1901 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farm Laborer
• Reference Number: GRAY.G001
• _FGRAVE: 34733737
• Funeral: 19 Nov 1990, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Glayson "Rastus" Gray, 81, died on Friday, Nov. 16, 1990, at 6:39 p.m., at the Flora Nursing Center. Funeral services were Monday at the Hosselton, Bookhout, Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City. Burial was in Hanna Cemetery.

Mr. Gray was born on March 4, 1909, in Mt. Erie, the son of William and Elizabeth (Yauch) Gray. He married Kathryn Eula Madding in 1936. She died in 1975.

Surviving are three daughters, Lydia Taylor and Betty Curtis of Clay City, and Dixie Harper of Flora; two sons Robert and David of Flora; one sister, Lydia Graham of Olney; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two children, two step-children, two sisters, on half-sister and three brothers.

Census:
1920 census, line 17


In the 1910 Census for Noble Township, Illinois, he is listed as "Blazon"

Glayson married Madding, Eula Kathryn in 1936 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois. Eula (daughter of Madding, Seymour Heracilial 'Jake' and Johnson, S.J.) was born on 8 Jan 1906 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 7 Apr 1975 in Flora Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Apr 1975 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GALL.V001
• _FGRAVE: 57402868
• Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, 302nd Station Hospital, United States Army

Notes:

Victor died at the Richland County Memorial Hospital.

Military Service:
Bronze Star with Oak Leave Cluster, Purple Heart

Victor married Davis, Imogene on 20 Jul 1948. Imogene died before 3 Sep 2004. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Factory Worker
• Reference Number: GALL.I001
• _FGRAVE: 57399098
• Funeral: 28 Jan 2002, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Occupation:
Irene worked at the International Shoe Factory in Olney, Illinois for 33 years.

Family/Spouse: Varner, Edmund. Edmund died before 2002. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irena married FOLLOWELL, Terry C. on 21 Jun 1958. Terry (son of FOLLOWELL, W. and ?, E.J.) was born on 24 Apr 1900 in Marion County, Kentucky; died on 29 Apr 1981 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Forrest Ridge Cemetery, Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GALL.E001
• _FGRAVE: 218857801

Family/Spouse: Berg, Lester. Lester (son of Berg, Edward G. and Yohe, Minnie May) was born on 1 Aug 1914 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 24 Dec 1966 in Kankakee County, Illinois; was buried in Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: GALL.E002
• _FGRAVE: 69523608
• Funeral: 4 Oct 2008, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

The 1930 Census for Clay City, Illinois lists her as Rachel E. Galloway, her obituary lists her as Elizabeth R. Which is correct?

Died:
Elizabeth R. Dowds, 88, of Olney, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at her residence.

Elizabeth married Dowds, Edgar Raleigh on 2 Apr 1945. Edgar (son of Dowds, William Floyd and Koss, Iva May) was born on 18 Sep 1908; died on 11 Mar 1968; was buried in Forrest Ridge Cemetery, Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GALL.J001
• _FGRAVE: 31669099

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.W004
• _FGRAVE: 24196291
• Military Service: World War II, Private, Company E, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division, United States Army
• Funeral: 23 Jan 1949, Clay City Baptist Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Military Service:
Private with Company E, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division. Entered combat on October 12, 1944 and was killed in action on November 19, 1944 in vicinity of Wuiss, Moselle, France. Buried with military honors at Clay City Cemetery in Clay City, Illinois.

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=1903020

His service number was 36776941

Died:
killed in the vicinity Wuiss, Moselle, France
Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com

Buried:
Ralph's remains were returned to the United States for burial after the end of the war.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Reference Number: GRAY.J005
• _FGRAVE: 24197158

Notes:

ohn Leo Gray, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gray of Clay City, died at the Olney Sanitarium Monday morning of injuries received when the car he was driving was struck by a fast Eastbound B & O freight train earlier in the morning. Burial in Clay City cemetery.

He is survived by his parents and three brothers and two sisters.

The Olney Advocate Feb. 6, 1941

Died:
John Leo Gray, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gray of Clay City, died at the Olney Sanitarium Monday morning of injuries received when the car he was driving was struck by a fast Eastbound B & O freight train earlier in the morning.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.E002
• _FGRAVE: 26236938
• Funeral: 6 Nov 1987, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Eugene was involved in a car accident which left him paralyzed. He was in a nursing home at Olney, Richland County, Illinois until his death.

Buried:
Lot 5 - 1 Add - Row 10

Eugene married Scammahorn, Mary E. on 2 Feb 1951 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Mary (daughter of Scammahorn, Samuel J. 'Sam' and Burkitt, Dolly Mae) was born on 3 Jan 1922 in Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Feb 2008 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Feb 2008 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Oil Field Casing Puller
• Reference Number: GRAY.R001
• _FGRAVE: 26562334
• Military Service: World War II, Private, United States Army
• Funeral: 6 May 1995, Neal Funeral Home, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Ray Dean was a member of Sailor Springs Baptist Church, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois

Ray married LAYCOAX, Barbara Elberta on 18 Oct 1959. Barbara (daughter of Laycoax, ? and ?, Anna) was born on 29 Mar 1916 in Illinois; died on 4 Jan 2003 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Jan 2003 in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.C003
• _FGRAVE: 228280008
• Funeral: 12 Jun 2021, Thrasher Family Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Obituary
Clarabelle (Gray) Kittle, 91, of Olney, passed away at 11:40 AM on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 12, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be from 9-10:30 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Burial will be at Clay City Cemetery in Clay City. Pastor Mike Baker will be officiating. Live streaming will be available through our Facebook page. Click on the link below to watch.

Clarabelle was born on October 11, 1929 in Clay County the daughter of Henry and Maude (Payne) Gray. She later married Vern Kittle on August 27, 1961 in Clay City. He preceded her in death on October 1, 1997.

She worked at Olney Central College in the Public Relations and Marketing Department for many years. She also worked at the garment factory in Olney and was also a greeter at Wal-Mart. She was a member of Antioch Christian Church and was a former member of Mt. Gilead Church with her husband. She graduated from Clay City High School in 1948. She graduated with her Associates Degree from Olney Central College in 1982. She was a past member of Dundas Ruritan. She enjoyed crocheting, working on word searches and crossword puzzles and putting together puzzles.

Clarabelle is survived by her 2 sons Tony Kittle (Lisa) of Dundas and Bobby Kittle (Shannon) of Louisville; daughter Wilma Fitzpatrick (Dennis) of Jefferson City, Mo; 4 grandchildren Collin Cotterell (fiancé Tasha), Victoria Kittle, Silas Kittle, and Will Kittle.

She is preceded in death by her husband Vern Kittle, parents Henry and Maude Gray, 4 brothers Ralph, Johnny, Eugene and Ray Dean Gray, sister Famie Payne, niece Joanne Herdes and nephew David W. Payne.

Memorials can be sent to Antioch Christian Church in memory of Clarabelle (Gray) Kittle.

Birth:
According to the 1940 census, Clara Bell was born in 1924.

Clarabelle married Kittle, Vern on 27 Aug 1961 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Vern (son of Kittle, James Collins and Shelton, Pauline) was born on 29 Sep 1916 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 1 Oct 1997 in Marion, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried on 4 Oct 1997 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.F001
• _FGRAVE: 183528793
• Funeral: 22 Sep 2017, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Famie Pearl Payne, 85, of Olney, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.

She was born on December 10, 1931 in Clay City, IL, the daughter of Henry and Maude (Payne) Gray.

She married Earl Edwin Payne on January 11, 1953 in Clay City, IL. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2006.

Famie managed the Oddfellows campground in Clay City for two years. She enjoyed playing bingo and being around people.

Famie is survived by her daughter, Earlene (Dave) Cunningham; son, David Wayne Payne; grandchildren, Jason (Shana) Cunningham and Aaron Cunningham; great-grandchildren, Avalyn and Donevan; sister, Clarabelle Kittle; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers, Ralph, Johnny, Eugene, and Ray Dean Gray.

Memorials can be made to American Diabetes Association.

Famie married Payne, Earl Edwin on 11 Jan 1953 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Earl (son of Payne, Crawford S. and Earhart, Bertha E.) was born on 9 Apr 1927 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 May 2006 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 22 May 2006 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Day Laborer, Railroad Worker
• Reference Number: GRAY.C001
• _FGRAVE: 24199896
• Funeral: Easley-Padgett Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois
• Census: 20 Mar 1950, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1950 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Illinois, District 13-3, Sheet 15

Notes:

Carl was injured in a farming accident in the early 1950's when a John Deere tractor ran over one leg.

Funeral:
Services were conducted by Reverend Fred Gordon.

Carl married McDowell, Dorothy Lois 'Dot' on 17 Oct 1945 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Dorothy (daughter of McDowell, Clayson Adrian and Luke, Nella Grace) was born on 5 Sep 1927 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 13 Sep 2004 in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 17 Sep 2004 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.A001
• _FGRAVE: 24199890
• Funeral: 2 May 1937

Notes:

In the autumn of the year of 1923, on the 24th day of October, when the harvest of fruits were gathered in, Jasper and Mary Gray gathered into their hearts and home in Wayne County, IL, a little blue eyed baby girl.

Awanda Correna Gray, who passed away from this life at the Olney Sanitarium (hospital), April 30, 1937, at the age of 13 years, 6 months, and 6 days.

Death was due to tetanus, caused by stepping on a rusty nail six days earlier. She had a kind and loving disposition with her friends both in and out of school.

She will be missed by all, especially her brothers and sisters.

Her brothers were Lester and Lynn and her sisters were Ruth and Leone. Grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. William Gray.

(Except from Hometown Journal...Rena Lents Thomas)

Birth:
Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 says she was born in Bennington, Illinois.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.R004
• _FGRAVE: 198251100
• Funeral: 14 Apr 2019, Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri

Notes:

Ruthie Faye Osborne, 92, of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully on Monday April 8, 2019 at Republic Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Clay City, Illinois on March 7, 1927 to Jasper and Mary (Grey) .

Ruth was a clerk for the Mark Twain Department of Forestry and drove a truck cross-country for 17 ½ years. She was an excellent crocheter, and avid reader and she also loved to knit.

She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, a grandson; Corey and a son-in-law Al Stuckey. Left to mourn her passing is her daughters; Mary Stuckey and Sandy Zumwalt and husband Brad, grandson Nick and wife Shannon, great granddaughter Madi, a brother; Robert Lynn Grey and wife Phyllis.

Entombment was private in the Mausoleum at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.

Buried:
Mausoleum

Ruthie married Stout, Charles F. C. Jr. in Apr 1945 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Charles (son of Stout, Charles F. C. Sr. and Burton, Ella Anun) was born on 7 Jul 1925; died on 13 Aug 1963; was buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruthie married Osborne, Glenn M. Jr. on 30 Jul 1949, and was divorced in 2011. Glenn (son of Osborne, Glenn M. and Franklin, Elizabeth Iona) was born on 12 Jan 1928 in Farmer City, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 25 Dec 2021 in Wilson Creek Nursing Home, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri; was buried in Niangua Cemetery, Niangua, Webster County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.E001
• _FGRAVE: 123761593
• Funeral: 22 Jan 2014, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Elsie Leona Rinehart, age 84, of Flora, IL and formerly of Clay City, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Leona was born November 27, 1929 in Clay City, IL to John Jasper and Mary Elsie (Mitchell) Gray. She married Adrian Eugene McDowell on October 8, 1948 in Louisville and he preceded her in death in 1976. She later married David Earl Taylor on October 2, 1983 in Clay City and he also preceded her in death on April 6, 2001. She then married Norman Rinehart on June 8, 2006 in Kentucky and he preceded her in death on February 26, 2011.

During her life, Leona worked as a custodian at Clay City Bank and area restaurants, she assisted her husband David Taylor at Taylor Insurance, served as activity director at Flora Health Care Center, and was involved as a hospice volunteer always wanting to help others. Leona dedicated her life to caring and sharing.

She is survived by her children: Debra (husband Robert) Blank, Nancy (husband Paul) Krutsinger, and Roger (wife Glenda) McDowell; seven grandchildren: Tony (Melissa) Bible, Tammy (Dave) Burkett, Nathan Bible, Lyle (Kelly) McDowell, Sara (Ben) Wylie, Brad (Janie) Krutsinger, Tonya (Jason) Toy; ten great-grandchildren: Dawson and Devon Krutsinger, Brayden Keller, Michael and Rusty Mayberry, Ava McDowell, Ella Grace and Jude Wylie, Drue and John Bible; a sister: Ruth Osborne; a brother: Lynn Gray (wife Phyllis); and a sister-in-law: Betty Gray.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three husbands, two brothers (Carl Lester and Billy Joe Gray), and one sister (Wanda Jean Gray).

The funeral service for Leona Rinehart was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.

Interment was in Clay City Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Leona's memory to Macular Degeneration or Clay County Food Pantry.

Funeral:
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations in Leona’s memory may be made to Macular Degeneration or Clay County Food Pantry and will be received at the funeral home. An online guest book is available at www.frankandbright.com. - See more at: http://www.frankandbright.com/obituaries/obit/185/#sthash.7BgtdtAe.dpuf

Elsie married McDowell, Adrian Eugene on 8 Oct 1948 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. Adrian (son of McDowell, Clayson Adrian and Luke, Nella Grace) was born on 21 Feb 1926 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Sep 1976 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 1 Oct 1976 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elsie married Taylor, David Earl on 2 Oct 1983 in Wayne County, Illinois. David (son of Taylor, Earl and McKnight, Grace) was born on 14 Jan 1918 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Apr 2001 in Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried on 9 May 2001 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elsie married Rinehart, Norman G. on 8 Jun 2006 in Grand Rivers, Garrard County, Kentucky. Norman (son of Rinehart, Carlos and Cambron, Pauline) was born on 30 Dec 1927 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 Feb 2011 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Mar 2011 in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.R003
• _FGRAVE: 247647938
• Military Service: Korean War, Corporal, Company B, 64th Tank Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, United States Army
• Funeral: 29 Dec 2022, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Robert "Bob" Lynn Gray, 90, of Olney, Illinois, formerly of Clay City, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Helia Healthcare of Olney.

Bob was born January 23, 1932 in Clay City, the son of Jasper and Mary (Mitchell) Gray. He married Phyllis Grogan on July 12, 1952 in Olney, and she survives.

Bob worked as a substitute bus driver and a custodian for Olney schools. He was also a Korean War Veteran. He served from August 6, 1952 until May 5, 1954. Bob loved to fish and spend time with his family. He also loved to travel and go camping. Bob will be missed dearly by those that knew him.

Bob is survived by his wife of 70 years, Phyllis Gray of Olney, IL; 1 daughter, Vicky Strange of Fairfield, IL; 1 son, Dale (Dixie) Gray of San Leon, TX; 5 grandchildren, Caleb Gray, Brian Gray, Kelsie (Brian) Holmes, Trevor (Lynzi) Strange, and Andrea (Logan) Walker; 1 step-granddaughter Katina Strange; 3 great-grandchildren, Hadley, Eli, and Micah and 2 step great grandchildren, Reyna and Evan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, and 2 brothers.

A funeral service for Bob will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to service time.

Interment will follow at Maple Dale Cemetery. Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside.

Memorials can be made to Richland County Hope.

Military Service:
1953-1954, Korean Service Ribbon w/2 Bronze Serv Stars. United Nations Service Medal. National Defense Service Medal.

Robert married Grogan, P.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.B005
• _FGRAVE: 69573098
• Funeral: 31 Jul 1996, Zirkle Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

As a teenager, Bill lost a leg from a shooting accident while cleaning a shotgun. He and Betty adopted Lynn Ann Loy in July 1981.

He was the leader of the True Country Band for 15 years.

Billy married Zimmerle, Martha Geraldine 'Jitter' on 9 Feb 1958 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois, and was divorced in 1964. Martha (daughter of Zimmerle, Harvey Louis and Coplea, Nola Blanche) was born on 5 Apr 1940 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 28 Jun 2009 in Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Billy married Hane, Betty Leona on 11 Jun 1965 in Manteno, Kankakee County, Illinois. Betty (daughter of Hane, Joseph Albert Sr. and Millsap, Bernice Leona) was born on 18 Jul 1942 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; died on 27 Apr 2014 in Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: FITZ.M001

Family/Spouse: Chansler, T.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Scanlon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: FITZ.H001

Helen married Rogers, Garland Estus in 1946 in California, and was divorced in 1949. Garland was born in 1918; died in 1996. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Stone, George Brooks on 21 Jan 1950 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, and was divorced on 2 Nov 1959. George (son of Stone, Harold Henry and Brooks, Elizabeth Isabel) was born on 4 Nov 1915 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; died on 12 Apr 1963 in Knowlesville, Orleans County, New York; was buried in Mount Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Oil Field Worker
• Reference Number: FITZ.B001

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.R006
• _FGRAVE: 51099054
• Funeral: 30 Oct 1995, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

B. married Curtis, D.G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Clark, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L. married Taylor, C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.D002
• _FGRAVE: 187131952
• Funeral: 17 Feb 2018, Kohn Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

David Ray Gray, 72, of Clay City, IL passed away at his home on February 4, 2018. David was born in Stonington, IL. His parents were Glayson Gray and Eula Katherine (Madding) Gray.

David was employed at Valley Steel for over 30 years. He was a long time member of the Flora Moose Lodge #1384.

David is survived by his sisters, Betty Curtis of Clay City, IL, Lydia (Carl) Taylor of Clay City, IL, Dixie (Bob) Harper of Flora, IL and by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by two brothers Omar Gray and Robert Gray and by one sister Diana Gray.

A visitation will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. for all friends and family on Friday, February 16, 2018, at Kohn Funeral Home, IL.

Inurnment will take place on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hanna Cemetery in Noble, IL.

Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to Kohn Funeral Home for expenses.

Died:
David Ray Gray, 72, of Clay City, IL passed away at his home on February 4, 2018.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.O001
• _FGRAVE: 34733523

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.D004
• _FGRAVE: 34733550

Family/Spouse: Harper, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GALL.P001

Family/Spouse: Thomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Abell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PRICE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Harmon, J.R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: GALL.D001
• _FGRAVE: 100852700
• Funeral: 7 Sep 2004, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

She was a homemaker.

Family/Spouse: Price, David L.. David was born on 27 Jan 1935 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 31 Mar 2003 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Scott Cemetery, Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GALL.K001
• _FGRAVE: 188548478

Notes:

She was a homemaker for many years. She was a member of Christian Church. She enjoyed playing bingo and doing puzzle books. She will be sadly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.

Died:
Karen Price, age 65 of Olney, passed away at 2:09 PM on Tuesday April 3, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Karen married Price, Frank E. on 6 Jul 1968 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Frank (son of Price, Ira and Scott, Etta) was born on 8 Apr 1931 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 20 Nov 2012 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 29 Nov 2012 in Scott Cemetery, Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: VARN.J001
• _FGRAVE: 57824732

Notes:

Died:
Plot: row 14 site D.

Family/Spouse: Coplea, Mellvina 'Vine'. Mellvina was born on 4 Aug 1881; died on 11 Mar 1962; was buried in Forrest Ridge Cemetery, Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: VARN.M001

Mable married Workman, Charles 'Charlie' Ray on 29 Aug 1969. Charles (son of Workman, Charles Joseph and Snyder, Evelyn Marie) was born on 5 Aug 1948 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana; died on 18 Feb 2010 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Feb 2010 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Stone. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Welsh. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BERG.D002
• _FGRAVE: 218857497

Family/Spouse: Hemp, K.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Scott, M.M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Harmon, D.D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Morse. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: DOWD.A001
• _FGRAVE: 200730861

Notes:

He was a laborer for many years. He enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: DOWD.F001
• _FGRAVE: 162108386

Family/Spouse: McCray, L.W.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Faye married Scott, Bobby Joe in 1969. Bobby (son of Scott, Leland Eugene and Fout, Wanda Berneice) was born on 21 Mar 1950; died on 1 Jan 1985; was buried in Scott Cemetery, Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.M.M. married Keller, S.F. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.J003
• _FGRAVE: 113529196

Notes:

Joanne Herdes, 59, of Clay City, died on Sunday, July 7, 2013, at her home.

Joanne Herdes was born on March 22, 1954, in Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of Eugene and Mary (Scammahorn) Gray. She married Alan Herdes on July 15, 1972, at Sailor Springs Christian Church.

Joanne was a member of Clay City Christian Church. She was an excellent and compassionate caregiver. She enjoyed cooking and collecting cookbooks. Joanne loved teaching and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be sorely missed by all those that knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Alan Herdes; Daughter, Michele Anderson; Son, Michael Herdes; Mother-in-law, Eva Herdes; Grandchildren, Macie Kesner, Brooke Anderson, Devyn Kesner, Lydia Herdes, Macy Anderson, Megan Herdes, and Peyton Anderson; Brother, Mike Gray; Sister, Betty Stanford; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and father-in-law, Winfred Herdes.

Memorials may be made to Clay City Christian Church.

Graveside Service was at Clay City Cemetery, with Minister Darrell Brandon officiating.

Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of arrangements.

Buried:
Graveside Services at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Clay City Cemetery with Minister Darrell Brandon officiating.

Joanne married Herdes, R.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Staley, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.D. married Stanford, S.S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

W.K. married Cotterell, N. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

W.K. married Fitzpatrick, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.D. married Steckler, L.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.B. married Totten, S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

F.E. married Cunningham, D.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PAYN.D001
• _FGRAVE: 227234288

Notes:

David W Payne, 62, of Olney, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN.

David was born on October 11, 1956 in Flora, IL, the son of Earl Edwin and Famie Pearl (Gray) Payne.

David grew up in Clay City, IL and moved to Salem, IL .
In his younger years he enjoyed fishing and Classic Rock music.

David is survived by his sister, Earlene (Dave) Cunningham of Olney; nephews, Jason (Shana) and Aaron; great-niece, Avalyn; great-nephew, Donovan.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Bible Fellowship Church in Olney. Cremation Rites were accorded.

Died:
David W Payne, 62, of Olney, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN.

C.W.C. married Bauer, K.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: GRAY.M001
• _FGRAVE: 180255486
• Census: 20 Mar 1950, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1950 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Illinois, District 13-3, Sheet 15
• Funeral: 21 Feb 2003, Stewart & Carroll Funeral Home, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois

Notes:

Mrs. Martha L. Harris, 53, of Paris, died 10:29 a.m. Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at the Paris Community Hospital in Paris.

She was a homemaker. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday (Feb. 21) in Edgar Cemetery. Burial will follow. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at Stewart & Carroll Funeral Home in Paris.

Mrs. Harris was born Feb. 12, 1950 in Flora, the daughter of Carl Gray and Dorothy (McDowell) Gray Bricker.

She married Walter Harris on Apr. 13, 1972 in Clay City. He survives. She is also survived by her mother, Dorothy Gray Bicker; a daughter, Lori Ann Boren of Kansas; a son, William Eric Harris of Eaton Town, Pa.; a brother, Wayne Gray of Aurora. Colo.; a sister, Patty Bright of Cisne; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Harris was a member of the Community Bible Church in Paris.

Source:
http://www.parisbeacon.coM/fle W S builder2/news/2003/February/Obituaries/MarthaL.FIarris.html

Martha married Griffith, F.P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Harris, W.W.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

P.J. married Bright, E.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

M.E.J. married Fagan, H. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

M.E.J. married Endsley, G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

M.E.J. married Stuckey, A.W.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

S.L.S. married Franklin, R.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

S.L.S. married Zumwalt, B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

D.K. married Bible, J.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

D.K. married Blank, R.F.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.M. married Krutsinger, P.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R.D. married Bollman, G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

V.L. married Strange, M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

D.W. married Winings, D.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dillworth, S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.J. married Roberts [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.J. married Lame, R.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.J. married Burke, T. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.J. married Little, D.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.J. married Rennier, G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Clark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: ROGE.B001

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Colonel, 2nd Battalion, 15th Infantry, United States Army
• Reference Number: STON.E001

Family/Spouse: Workman, M.K.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: STON.G001
• Military Service: Sergeant, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, United States Marine Corps

Family/Spouse: Sandifar, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Perry, G.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ?, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Umfleet, D.K.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hopper, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Linder, M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.R. married Griffith, K.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hunley, K.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: VARN.U003

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: VARN.H001
• _FGRAVE: 57823311

Notes:

Buried:
Row 13 site A

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: VARN.L001
• _FGRAVE: 19642382
• Funeral: 2 Jun 2007, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

She was a homemaker and a member of Noble Christian Church in Noble.

Birth:
Mrs. McDowell was born May 16, 1911, in the area known as "Ridge" in Wayne County, the daughter of James and Melvina (Coplea) Varner.

Died:
Leona McDowell, 96, of Olney, died at 4:12 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Leona married McDowell, Russell E. on 27 Sep 1927. Russell (son of McDowell, Charles R. and Walker, Arilla Mae) was born on 23 Sep 1907 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 6 Apr 1991 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ?, B.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sidwell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Cantrell, J.L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: WORK.T003

Family/Spouse: Utt. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SCOT.M006
• _FGRAVE: 20171938

J.A.J. married Nugent, J.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Myatt, S.E.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.M.J. married U. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

M.D. married Anderson, L.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rector, A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Henson, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

M.A. married Eslinger, T. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.E. married Wilson, T.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: STAN.B001
• _FGRAVE: 36813335

Notes:

Lived 1 hour.

J.B. married Tabb, S.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kluesner, A.W.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.A. married Boren, F.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

W.E. married Cognetti, C.N. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Butler, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.L. married Chitwood, J.H. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Day Care Teacher
• Reference Number: BRIG.B001
• _FGRAVE: 207845173
• Funeral: 15 Mar 2020, Crouse Funeral Home, Salem, Marion County, Illinois

Notes:

Education:
Johnsonville Elementary School, Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois (Kindergarten through 4th grade);
Cisne Middle School, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois (grades 5-8);
Cisne High School, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois (Class of ?)

Bridget Karrick
September 4, 1977 - March 10, 2020

Bridget Karrick, age 42 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Bridget was born on September 4, 1977 in Flora, the daughter of Eber and Pat (Gray) Bright and they survive in Cisne. She married Samuel “Sam” Karrick on September 5, 2015 at Cisne Christian Church and he survives in Salem.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is survived by two sisters, Tracy Chitwood and husband Jason of Fairfield and Theresa Bright and significant other Amanda Ash of Cisne; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Marian and Duane Karrick of Salem; nieces and nephews, Brooklyn and fiancé Corey, Austin, Toni and fiancé Evan, Erica, Bailee, Nicholas, Lily and Miley; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Duane and wife Cathy, Mike and wife Lorie, Sherry and Cindy and husband Alan.

Bridget was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Bridget was employed as a merchandiser for Nabisco at Wal-Mart. She was a former teacher at Reaching for the Stars Daycare. She was a member of the Cisne Christian Church. She volunteered her time with the Marion County E.S.D.A. and loved dogs.

Funeral Services for Bridget Karrick will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem with Travis Nix officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery in Salem. Visitation will be on Saturday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the Wayne County Humane Society and can be received at the funeral home.

Bridget married Karrick, S.L.S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: FRAN.C001
• _FGRAVE: 44858691

N.T.N. married Mathews, S.C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.A. married Bell, J.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.A. married Speer, M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.A. married Grimm, J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.J. married Mayberry, T.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.J. married BURKETT, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.D.N. married Hybarger, E.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.D.N. married ?, A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.E. married Carpenter, J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Keller, C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T. married Toy, J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

S.A. married Wylie, B.A.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.E. married Prather, K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ?, L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Walker, L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Holmes, B.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Fulk, R.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Abney. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: RENN.M001

Family/Spouse: Schearer, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.H005

Hazel married Baker, WallaceKankakee County, Illinois. Wallace died before 11 Jan 2011. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Williams, Leon. Leon (son of Williams, Blain and ?, Irene) died before 11 Jan 2011. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.J016
• _FGRAVE: 181990667

Notes:

Jerry was a graduate of West Richland High School class of '59, attending the University of Illinois for two years and graduated from Southern Illinois University. He worked at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for a short period after graduation before returning to Olney to manage the McDowell/Murvin Insurance Agency owned by Russell McDowell and John Murvin. He later purchased the agency which was then renamed McDowell Insurance Agency and continued as its senior agent until health issues necessitated that he sell the agency in the early 1990's.

Although paralyzed in an automobile accident on July 16, 1952, Jerry loved the outdoors his entire life and spent much of his time on conservation efforts for wildlife and hunting. He hunted small game such as squirrel, rabbits and quail and large game including black bear, antelope, and wild boar but his greatest satisfaction came from deer hunting on his own property from a MAX all-terrain vehicle and later his Kawasaki Mule (or as he referred to them...."his legs"). He was a member of Cornerstone Community Church in Noble, and spent his indoor free time in Bible study.

Jerry married Lathrop, R.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: WORK.P001
• _FGRAVE: 61708455
• Funeral: 4 Nov 2010, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

B.E. married Bailey, B.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kesner. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.M. married LOWRY, M.R.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Parison, T.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lewis, S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.C. married Simmons, C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ?, K.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: RENN.M003

Notes:

Died:
Micahylai Joy Jeanesse Rennier-Fulk, infant daughter of Billie Jo Rennier and Rodney Allen Fulk, of Richland County, was stillborn at 4:01pm, October 2, 1996 at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BAKE.M007

Notes:

Cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no services.

He lived his teen years with his maternal grandparents, Russell and Leona McDowell, and attended West Richland High School.

Buried:
Cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no services.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BAKE.Z001