Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray
1. | Fulkerson, Alice F. 'Allie' was born on 11 Sep 1870 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 Aug 1914; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
Alice married Bissey, George Harter in 1889. George (son of Bissey, Henry Jackson and Long, Eliza J.) was born on 21 Feb 1867 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 1 Oct 1950; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Family/Spouse: ?, Bessie A.. Bessie was born in 1890 in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
3. | Bissey, Henry Roland ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
Henry married Zimmerman, Lulu Versa on 20 Apr 1915 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Lulu (daughter of Zimmerman, Jonas Wilson and Boone, Sarah Samantha) was born on 29 Aug 1894 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 19 Jul 1982 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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4. | Bissey, John Milnor ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
Family/Spouse: Rogers, Verda Bernice. Verda (daughter of Rogers, Alpha Alvin and Mickel, Lottie J.) was born on 14 Oct 1896 in Illinois; died in Jan 1985; was buried in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Notes: He was a retired school teacher, having taught in the Clay City Schools. Russell married Staley, Evelyn M. on 23 Nov 1939. Evelyn (daughter of Staley, Stephen Jess and Crackel, Rosa) was born on 9 Nov 1914 in Iowa Falls, Hardin County, Iowa; died on 11 Aug 1991; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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6. | Bissey, Velma Blanche ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
Velma married Henderson, Eugene Melvin on 6 Nov 1924. Eugene (son of Henderson, Charles Richard and Herdes, Maggie) was born on 16 Feb 1906 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois; died on 7 Jul 1978 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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7. | Bissey, Ruth ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
Family/Spouse: MCHENRY, Harold D.. Harold (son of McHenry, John W. and ?, Lillie) was born on 8 Feb 1909; died on 22 Apr 1979; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Notes: Since he grew up working on his granddad's farm as a young man in Clay County, IL, he developed a true passion for farming which continued throughout his life. He enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1942 to 1945 in World War II in both North Africa and Italy. Everett married DODD, J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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10. | Bissey, Melba A. ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
Family/Spouse: Pittman, Carlyn Nyle. Carlyn (son of Pittman, Lester Scudamore and Dickey, Agnes Eliza) was born on 16 Aug 1918 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 4 Oct 2008 in Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Oct 2008 in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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11. | Bissey, Eula E. ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: Eula Skelton, 85, of Flora, IL died at 2:30 AM Saturday, May 19, 2007 at Clay County Hospital in Flora. Eula married Skelton, Henry Clinton on 1 May 1941 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Henry was born on 6 Aug 1920; died on 15 Mar 1992; was buried in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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12. | Bissey, Edith Lillian ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
Family/Spouse: Rinerd, Dean Corley. Dean was born on 14 Apr 1916 in Macon, Macon County, Illinois; died on 16 Dec 2015 in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri; was buried in Midway Christian Church Cemetery, Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
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Notes: Dale Bissey, 79, of Tuscola, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2005 at his home. |
14. | Bissey, A.N. ![]() A.N. married Weiler, F.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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15. | Bissey, D.E. ![]() Family/Spouse: SANDERS, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
16. | Bissey, Lola ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: TEWKSBURY -- Mrs. Lola (Bissey) James, 85, passed away Saturday, June 17th at the Winchester Hospital. Family/Spouse: JAMES, Richard George 'Dickie'. Richard was born on 22 Jun 1933 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Dec 2004 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Tewksbury Cemetery, Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
17. | Bissey, George M. ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
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18. | Bissey, Lucille E. ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: Died: Family/Spouse: Thomas, Clifford Okley. Clifford (son of Thomas, Kerney Okley and Tetrick, Myrtle) was born on 17 Jan 1916 in Illinois; died on 2 Jan 1996; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Harris, Charles Knight. Charles (son of Harris, Charles and Kearney, Mina C.) was born on 13 Apr 1916 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 22 Feb 1988 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
19. | Bissey, Norman Gerald ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
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20. | Bissey, Vernel Emmet ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
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21. | Bissey, Evelyn Beulah ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
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22. | Bissey, Edith Thelma ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
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Notes: He worked for J.W. Sanders Oil Company until he was called into the ministry in 1958. At that time he attended Garrett Theological Seminary near Chicago. He served in churches in Calhoun, Ebenezer, Bethel, Oliver Branch, Creal Springs, Stonefortrt, Pittsburg, Beecher City, Shumway, Cahokia, Shattuc, Odin, Noble, Passport, Harmony, Mt. Zion and Landes. He graduated from Clay City High School, where he was a cheerleader. He served his country in Germany during World War II, as a member of the U.S. Army. Kenneth married Patterson, Ada Belle on 11 Jun 1941 in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri. Ada (daughter of Patterson, Lou Robert and Robards, Bessie Frances 'Bess') was born on 5 May 1920; died on 20 Jun 2020 in Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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25. | Bissey, Hubert Marion ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
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26. | Bissey, Lois Alma ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: Lois A. McKinney, 80, of Clay City, died at 9:29 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2007, at Clay County Hospital in Flora. Lois married McKinney, Jimmie Mike on 26 Mar 1946 in Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas. Jimmie (son of McKinney, Mike and Rinehart, Celestia M.) was born on 10 Jun 1924 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Mar 2023 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Mar 2023 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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27. | Bissey, Robert Merle 'Bobbie' ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: Robert M. Bissey, 78, of Arthur, formerly of Clay City, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2007, at Mason Point Nursing Home in Sullivan. Robert married Atchison, R.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Notes: Buried: Family/Spouse: ?, Patricia Ann. Patricia was born on 1 Oct 1935; died on 13 Jan 1994; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
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Notes: He worked in the oil business for over 40 years, retiring from the J.W. Rudy Oil Company in 1997 where he served as foreman. He was baptized at Bethel Methodist Church. He was a volunteer fireman for the Clay City Fire Department from March of 1973 to February of 1991 when he retired from the department. He was an active member of his community giving much of his time and many of his talents; he truly enjoyed helping others. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, gardening, lawn work, and deer hunting. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and liked puzzles and snowmobile riding. Spending time with his dogs, Lady and Little Lady, was a great joy. Above all, he loved his family. Donald married Gordon, Marilyn J. on 28 Sep 1954 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Marilyn (daughter of Gordon, Fred Raymond Sr. and Denier, Ruth Delight) was born on 31 Jan 1935 in Shelby County, Illinois; died on 8 Jul 2009 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 11 Jul 2009 in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Notes: Larry enlisted in the United States Army in January 1955 and retired in March 1976. During 21 years of military service, he served his country commendably with two deployments to Vietnam. He also was deployed to France, Germany, Korea and numerous other military installations throughout the United States. He worked as an accounts payable manager at Champion Labs in West Salem from 1981 until he retired in 2002. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Olney as well as a member of the church's Joy class. Larry married Conner, Joyce Ann on 15 Dec 1958 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Joyce (daughter of Conner, Everett 'Bab' and Luke, Nica Millie) was born on 14 Jul 1940 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 5 Jun 2013 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Jun 2013 in Rusk Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Larry married Williams, S.K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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31. | Bissey, Jerry Dean ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: Buried: Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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32. | Bissey, L.R. ![]() |
33. | ![]() ![]() T. married Mayo, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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34. | Bissey, A.E. ![]() Family/Spouse: MURRAY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
35. | Bissey, Philip Earl ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
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36. | Henderson, A.P. ![]() |
37. | Henderson, Elmo Eugene ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
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38. | Henderson, Catharine Louise ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
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39. | Henderson, M.R. ![]() |
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Notes: Richard "Ray" Henderson, 68, of Swansea, Ill. formerly of Clay City, passed away at 6:59 a.m. Sunday April 29, 2007 at his residence. Richard married Bach, B.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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41. | MCHENRY, Harold K. ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
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42. | Bissey, J. ![]() Family/Spouse: ?, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
43. | Bissey, J. ![]() Family/Spouse: ?, J.M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
44. | Pittman, J. ![]() |
45. | Pittman, E.W. ![]() Family/Spouse: ?, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
46. | Pittman, J.L. ![]() Family/Spouse: ?, N.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
47. | Pittman, T. ![]() |
48. | Pittman, J.C. ![]() Family/Spouse: ?, M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
49. | Skelton, S. ![]() Family/Spouse: Oglesby, S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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50. | Skelton, Frances 'Kay' ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
Family/Spouse: Kitley, B.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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51. | Weiler, K. ![]() Family/Spouse: Kitley, M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
52. | Weiler, T. ![]() Family/Spouse: Verner, F.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
53. | ![]() ![]() Family/Spouse: ?, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
54. | Thomas, R. ![]() Family/Spouse: ?, L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
55. | Bissey-Thomas, Linda Marie ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: Linda Marie Bissey-Thomas, 76, of Louisville, Illinois, passed from this life on Saturday, July 30, 2022, with her daughters, Sondra and Angela by her side at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. She entered this life on December 15, 1945, to the late Clifford Thomas and Lucille Harris of Clay City. Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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56. | Bissey, J. ![]() Family/Spouse: Leist, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
57. | Bissey, N. ![]() Family/Spouse: ?, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
58. | Bissey, J. ![]() Family/Spouse: ?, C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
59. | McKinney, B.L. ![]() B.L. married Harrell, D.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
60. | McKinney, J.M. ![]() J.M. married ?, D.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
61. | McKinney, G.R. ![]() Family/Spouse: ?, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
62. | Bissey, K. ![]() |
63. | Bissey, R. ![]() Family/Spouse: Cooper. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
64. | Bissey, Robbie Ann ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
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66. | Bissey, Z. ![]() |
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Notes: Dona G. Bissey, age 65, of Clay City, IL, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, in Montana, doing what she loved most. |
68. | Bissey, David Eugene ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: Died: Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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69. | Bissey, L.D. ![]() Family/Spouse: Golden, C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Notes: Dale was 14 months old when he died. |
71. | Bissey, G.P. ![]() Family/Spouse: ?, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
72. | Bissey, G.M. ![]() Family/Spouse: ?, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
73. | Bissey, B.L. ![]() Family/Spouse: Bower, C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
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Notes: He graduated from East Richland High School in 1984. He received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Eastern Illinois University. He was an Assistant Quality Manager at Hella Electronics in Flora. He served for 22 years as a volunteer fireman for Olney Fire Department. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Olney. Gary married Whitehead, A.K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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75. | Bissey, J. ![]() |
76. | Bissey, D. ![]() Family/Spouse: Eubanks. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] D. married Gill, P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
77. | Bissey, L. ![]() |
78. | Bissey, S. ![]() |
79. | Henderson, C. ![]() |
80. | Henderson, G. ![]() |
81. | Oglesby, M. ![]() Family/Spouse: ?, K.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
82. | Oglesby, J. ![]() Family/Spouse: Henson, S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
83. | Oglesby, L. ![]() |
84. | Kitley, K. ![]() Family/Spouse: ?, T.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
85. | Kitley, D. ![]() Family/Spouse: Carder, S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
86. | Kitley, Julie ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
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87. | ?, S. ![]() Family/Spouse: Goodwin, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
88. | ?, A. ![]() Family/Spouse: Stanfield, T.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
89. | Bissey, M. ![]() |
90. | Bissey, R.L. ![]() |
91. | Bissey, L.D.R. ![]() |
92. | Bissey, A. ![]() |
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