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Franklin, Baldy

Male 1879 - 1951  (72 years)


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  1. 1.  Franklin, Baldy was born in 1879; died in 1951; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRAN.B007
    • _FGRAVE: 22452729

    Family/Spouse: Noll, Josephine. Josephine (daughter of Noll, Adam and Seger, Mathilda) was born in 1882; died in 1965; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Franklin, William 'Bill' 'Willie'  Descendancy chart to this point died before 27 Sep 2009; was buried in Unknown.
    2. 3. Franklin, Bernice L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Aug 1902; died on 4 Dec 1989; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Franklin, Malbert Eugene  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Feb 1909; died on 12 Jan 2013 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 15 Jan 2013 in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 5. Franklin, Orris C.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Nov 1910; died on 15 Dec 1997; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 6. Franklin, Alberta E.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jun 1915 in Illinois; died on 23 Jun 1984; was buried on 26 Jun 1984 in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    6. 7. Franklin, Roy C.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Aug 1917 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 Jan 1991 in Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    7. 8. Franklin, Hazel C.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Aug 1919 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Aug 2008 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    8. 9. Franklin, Norma Jean  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Dec 1922 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Nov 2016 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Nov 2016 in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    9. 10. Franklin, James Nolan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Sep 1925 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 27 Sep 2009 in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 1 Oct 2009 in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Franklin, William 'Bill' 'Willie' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Baldy1) died before 27 Sep 2009; was buried in Unknown.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRAN.W002


  2. 3.  Franklin, Bernice L. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Baldy1) was born on 10 Aug 1902; died on 4 Dec 1989; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRAN.B008

    Bernice married Bridges, Odis Tom on 16 Nov 1937. Odis was born on 26 Dec 1905; died on 10 May 1996; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Franklin, Malbert EugeneFranklin, Malbert Eugene Descendancy chart to this point (1.Baldy1) was born on 11 Feb 1909; died on 12 Jan 2013 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 15 Jan 2013 in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farmer
    • Reference Number: FRAN.M009
    • _FGRAVE: 103487262
    • Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, 311th General Hospital, United States Army
    • Funeral: 15 Jan 2013, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Malbert E. Franklin, 103, of Sailor Springs died 1 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 12, 2013) in Flora Care and Rehab Center.

    Malbert was born Feb. 11, 1909, the son of Baldy and Josephine Noll Franklin. He was a World War II Army veteran and a retired farmer. He was a member of the American Legion and affiliated with Sailor Springs Christian Church.

    Surviving is his sister, Norma Abbott and husband Harold of Sailor Springs.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers (Bill, Orris, Roy, and Nolan Franklin), and three sisters (Bernice Bridges, Alberta Anderson, & Hazel Hills).

    Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, with Pastor Tim Schnautz officiating.

    Visitation will be one hour before services.

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

    Memorials to American Legion.

    Military Service:
    Entered active service as a draftee on March 10, 1942 at Scott Field, Illinois. Selected for the Medical Department, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Longshoreman (271). Departed the U.S. on July 20, 1942 bound for the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with the 311th General Hospital in the New Guinea, Papuan and Luzon Campaigns. Earned a Unit Citation and The Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 3 bronze battle stars, WWII Victory Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal with 1 bronze battle star. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on December 3, 1945 at the Separation Center, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.

    Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2064120

    Buried:
    Burial will be in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, with military rites.


  4. 5.  Franklin, Orris C. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Baldy1) was born on 18 Nov 1910; died on 15 Dec 1997; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRAN.O001

    Orris married Zinn, Marie V. on 2 Nov 1945 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. Marie (daughter of Zinn, Walter and Lorts, Edna) was born on 8 Mar 1916; died on 2 Mar 2009 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Mar 2009 in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Franklin, S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Franklin, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 13. Franklin, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 14. Franklin, Patricia Ann 'Trisha'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1954; died on 9 Apr 1976; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

  5. 6.  Franklin, Alberta E.Franklin, Alberta E. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Baldy1) was born on 14 Jun 1915 in Illinois; died on 23 Jun 1984; was buried on 26 Jun 1984 in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRAN.A005
    • _FGRAVE: 18552124
    • Funeral: 26 Jun 1984, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Family/Spouse: Anderson, Robert H.. Robert was born on 3 Apr 1914 in Conde, Spink County, South Dakota; died on 17 Mar 1999; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Franklin, Roy C.Franklin, Roy C. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Baldy1) was born on 17 Aug 1917 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 Jan 1991 in Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRAN.R008
    • Funeral: Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Mr. Franklin was an independent oil producer. He was a member of the Baptist Church and the Flora Elks Club.

    Roy married Hunley, Doris Eileen on 28 Jan 1939 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky. Doris (daughter of Hunley, Charles and Cockerel, Minnie Dallas) was born on 29 Sep 1920 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Aug 2003 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Franklin, Barbara Jane 'Barb'  Descendancy chart to this point died on 3 Oct 2020 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
    2. 16. Franklin, Dallas Jean  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1939 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 3 Jan 2022 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 17. Franklin, Floyd L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Oct 1940; died on 20 Sep 1998; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 18. Franklin, G.W.B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 19. Franklin, R.R.C. Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 20. Franklin, Mark B.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1953 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 21 Jun 2018 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

  7. 8.  Franklin, Hazel C. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Baldy1) was born on 9 Aug 1919 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Aug 2008 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRAN.H001
    • _FGRAVE: 29212499
    • Funeral: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Hazel C. Franklin Hills, 89, of Clay City, formerly of Sailor Springs, died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at Flora Healthcare Center in Flora.

    Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Darrel Brandon officiating. Burial will be in Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs.

    Mrs. Hills was born August 9, 1942, in Sailor Springs, the daughter of Baldy and Josephine (Noll) Franklin. She married Douglas B. Hills on June 21, 1942. He preceded her in death in 1973. She was also preceded in death by her close friend and companion, Lloyd C. "Smitty" Smith.

    She had worked as a key-punch operator at Roadmaster. She was a member of Clay City Christian Church and Sailor Springs American Legion Auxilliary.

    Mrs. Hills is survived by a daughter, Bea Jay Laughton, of Clay City; son-in-law, Wayne Harris, of Sailor Springs; brother, Malbert Franklin, of Flora; brother, Nolan Franklin, of Flora; sister, Norma Abbott, of Sailor Springs; and four grandchildren, Shana Puckett and her husband, Terry, Shaun Harris and his wife, Ray Lynn, Aaron Matthew Laughton, and Alan Michael Laughton.

    She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Bonnie Harris; three brothers, Orris C. Franklin, Bill Franklin and Roy Franklin; and two sisters, Bernice Bridges and Alberta Anderson.

    Memorials may be made to Illini Children's Christian Home.

    Hazel married Hills, Douglas B. 'Stormy' on 21 Jun 1942. Douglas was born on 20 Sep 1917; died on 15 Nov 1973; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Hills, Bonnie Louise  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Oct 1946; died on 22 Jan 2000; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 22. Hills, B.J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 9.  Franklin, Norma JeanFranklin, Norma Jean Descendancy chart to this point (1.Baldy1) was born on 2 Dec 1922 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Nov 2016 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Nov 2016 in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRAN.N004
    • _FGRAVE: 172157083
    • Funeral: 7 Nov 2016, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Norma Abbott, 93, of Flora, formerly of Sailor Springs, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

    Norma was born on December 2, 1922 in Sailor Springs, the daughter of Baldy and Josephine (Noll) Franklin. She married Harold Abbott on December 20, 1943. He preceded her in death on March 12, 2013.

    Norma was a full fledged homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a lifetime member of the Sailor Springs Women's American Legion Auxiliary. Norma worked at the Sailor Springs grade school as a cook and at the garment factory in Clay City. Norma especially enjoyed her grandchildren.

    She is survived by her son, Steve (Carolyn) Abbott of Paris, IL; Son, James (Carol) Abbott of Mitchell, IN; Grandchildren, Ashley (Richard) Banks of Rogers, AR; Westley (Colleen) Abbott of Rogers, AR; Tony Burton, Olney, IL; and Christina Biggers of Morganfield, KY; and Great Grandchildren, Tate Abbott, Reese Abbott, Ripley Abbott, and Henry Banks.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, William Franklin, Malbert Eugene Franklin, Orris C. Franklin, Roy C. Franklin, and James Nolan Franklin, and sisters, Bernice L. Bridges, Alberta E. Anderson, and Hazel C. Hills.

    Kistler Patterson Funeral Home
    Olney, IL
    November 14, 2016

    Norma married Abbott, Harold Ermel on 20 Dec 1943 in Clay County, Illinois. Harold (son of Abbott, George A. and Luke, Maude May) was born on 1 Nov 1919 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 12 Mar 2013 in Burge House, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 16 Mar 2013 in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Abbott, S.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Abbott, Harold James 'Jim'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 May 1945 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 16 Apr 2018 in Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana; was buried in Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana.

  9. 10.  Franklin, James Nolan Descendancy chart to this point (1.Baldy1) was born on 22 Sep 1925 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 27 Sep 2009 in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 1 Oct 2009 in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRAN.N003
    • _FGRAVE: 42494092
    • Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, Company C, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd 'Thunderbolt' Infantry Division, United States Army
    • Funeral: 1 Oct 2009, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Nolan Franklin, 84, of Flora, IL died at 5:45 AM Sunday, September 27, 2009 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL."

    He was born September 22, 1925 in Sailor Springs, IL on the family farm to Baldy & Josephine (Noll) Franklin. He married Faye Frank on December 12, 1947 in Kentucky.

    He worked from 1953-1975 at Halliburton, was co-owner of United Water Blasters until 1981, then was co-owner of Franklin Sandblasting until his retirement in 1996.

    Nolan served in the U.S. Army and was in the 83rd Infantry that fought through France, Belgium, and Luxenborg then into Germany. He was one of the first American soldiers to reach the Rhine River in Germany and received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and 2 sets of Oak Leaf Clusters.

    He is survived by his wife: Faye Franklin; two sons: Dana Franklin and Lonnie Franklin; five grandchildren: Tonia Lamond, Mary Downen, Lonnie Franklin II, Julie Haupt, and Abigail Rotari; thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; a brother: Malbert Franklin; a sister: Norma Abbott.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers (Bill, Oris & Roy Franklin), and three sisters (Bernice Bridges, Alberta Anderson, & Hazel Hills).

    Funeral services were held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Pastor Brad Harris officiating.

    Burial was in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, with military honors.

    Visitation was at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.

    Memorials may be given to that of the donor's choice.

    Birth:
    He was born September 22, 1925 in Sailor Springs, IL on the family farm to Baldy & Josephine (Noll) Franklin

    Military Service:
    Entered active service as a draftee on December 21, 1943 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Rifleman (745). Departed the Continental U.S. on June 15, 1944 bound for the EuEuropean Theater of Operations. After D-Day, assigned to and fought with Company C, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd 'Thunderbolt' Infantry Division, through the Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Wounded i in action and treated by the 99th General Hospital. Earned the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with silver battle star and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on December 6, 1945 at The Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois.

    Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=204946

    Buried:
    Burial will be in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, with military honors.

    James married Frank, Naomi Faye on 12 Dec 1947 in Kentucky. Naomi (daughter of Frank, Samuel W. 'Sammie' Sr. and Montgomery, Mary Catherine "Katie") was born on 6 Aug 1928 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Jan 2014 in Wabash Christian Retirement Center, Carmi, White County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Franklin, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 26. Franklin, L.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Franklin, S. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Orris2, 1.Baldy1)

    S. married Cash, H. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 12.  Franklin, M. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Orris2, 1.Baldy1)

    Family/Spouse: Rash, H.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 13.  Franklin, D. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Orris2, 1.Baldy1)

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


  4. 14.  Franklin, Patricia Ann 'Trisha' Descendancy chart to this point (5.Orris2, 1.Baldy1) was born on 12 Mar 1954; died on 9 Apr 1976; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRAN.P001

    Family/Spouse: Schnepper, Danny William. Danny (son of Schnepper, William L. 'Junior' and Devore, B. Evelyn) was born on 21 Jul 1953 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 May 2021 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Hoosier Prairie Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 15.  Franklin, Barbara Jane 'Barb'Franklin, Barbara Jane 'Barb' Descendancy chart to this point (7.Roy2, 1.Baldy1) died on 3 Oct 2020 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRAN.B006
    • _FGRAVE: 216324751
    • _MEMR: 7 Oct 2020

    Notes:

    Barbara was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing golf with her friends. Barb loved all animals and was never without a canine companion. Barb took pleasure in landscaping the yard, planting flowers and trees, and redecorating her house. She especially enjoyed being around family and friends, and being fashionably stylish. Barb was a dedicated grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

    Barb was known for treating all people with respect and supporting her friends and loved ones with both humor and immense humanity.

    Family/Spouse: Smith, Bernard J. 'Bernie'. Bernard (son of Smith, Bernard A. and ?, Dorothy E.) was born on 17 Apr 1946; died on 26 Jun 1970; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Barbara married Cunningham, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Cunningham, B.B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Cunningham, N.R.  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 16.  Franklin, Dallas JeanFranklin, Dallas Jean Descendancy chart to this point (7.Roy2, 1.Baldy1) was born on 10 Sep 1939 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 3 Jan 2022 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRAN.D004
    • _FGRAVE: 235537782
    • Funeral: 1 May 2022, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Dallas Jean Franklin Hemphill, age 82, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday morning, January 3, 2022, at her home.

    She was born September 10, 1939, in Sailor Springs, the daughter of Roy C. and Doris E. (Hunley) Franklin. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Hemphill on January 11, 1958, Flora, and together they shared 39 wedding anniversaries until his death May 18, 1997. She later remarried Clair R. Land and he preceded her in death.

    Dallas loved to travel and spend time at her home in Florida. She enjoyed dancing, playing Pinochle, golfing with friends, and spending time with her family. She was strong in her faith and belief in Christ.

    She is survived by three daughters: Diane Hemphill (Trudy Lambird) of Flora, Linda (Bill) Waller of Louisville, and Stacey (Jim) Earleywine of Flora; 4 grandchildren: Travis (Tyla) Knapp, Mac (Paige) Earleywine, Connor Earleywine, and Alexis Waller; 3 great-grandchildren: Adley, Jack, and Zuri, and an eagerly anticipated great-grandbaby on the way; 2 brothers: Gary “Butch” (Becky) Franklin of Clay City and R.C. (Joann) Franklin of Clay City; a brother-in-law: Don Cunningham of Olney; special companion: Bob Dow of Xenia; along with nieces, nephews, and friends.

    She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; and siblings: Floyd L. Franklin, Barbara Cunningham, and Mark B. Franklin.

    A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Jim Earleywine officiating. Private interment will take place later in Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The preferred form of remembrance are memorial donations to either Clay County Cancer Crusaders, Clay County Hospice, Fur A Good Paws, or any charity of the donor’s choice and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

    Dallas married Hemphill, William John 'Bill' on 11 Jan 1958 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. William (son of Hemphill, Harry and Martin, Iris) was born on 14 May 1934 in Overland, St. Louis County, Missouri; died on 18 May 1997 in Veterans Administration Medical Center, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Hemphill, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 30. Hemphill, L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 31. Hemphill, S.  Descendancy chart to this point

    Dallas married Land, Clair R. on 17 Dec 1999 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Clair (son of Land, Herchel D. and Daniels, Vera J.) was born on 17 Jul 1940 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 27 Aug 2008 in Xenia, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 31 Aug 2008 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 17.  Franklin, Floyd L. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Roy2, 1.Baldy1) was born on 23 Oct 1940; died on 20 Sep 1998; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRAN.F003
    • _FGRAVE: 36651640


  8. 18.  Franklin, G.W.B.Franklin, G.W.B. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Roy2, 1.Baldy1)

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


  9. 19.  Franklin, R.R.C. Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Roy2, 1.Baldy1)

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


  10. 20.  Franklin, Mark B.Franklin, Mark B. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Roy2, 1.Baldy1) was born on 20 Apr 1953 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 21 Jun 2018 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRAN.M010
    • _FGRAVE: 190784958
    • Funeral: 7 Jul 2018, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Mark B. Franklin, age 65, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018, in Clearwater, Florida.

    Mark was born April 20, 1953, in Olney, the son of Roy C. and Doris E. (Hunley) Franklin.

    He is survived by his siblings: Dallas Hemphill Land of Flora, Gary “Butch” Franklin (Becky) of Clay City, R.C. Franklin (Joann) of Clay City, and Barbara Cunningham (Don) of Olney; along with nieces, nephews and friends.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Floyd L. Franklin; and a brother-in-law: Bill Hemphill.

    A gathering to remember Mark’s life will be held Saturday, July 7, 2018, from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.

    Memorial donations may be made to Fur A Good Paws and will be accepted through the funeral home.


  11. 21.  Hills, Bonnie Louise Descendancy chart to this point (8.Hazel2, 1.Baldy1) was born on 3 Oct 1946; died on 22 Jan 2000; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: HILL.B004
    • _FGRAVE: 18561961

    Bonnie married Harris, R.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Harris, S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Harris, S.  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 22.  Hills, B.J. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Hazel2, 1.Baldy1)

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

    Children:
    1. 34. Laughton, A.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 35. Laughton, A.M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 23.  Abbott, S.S. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Norma2, 1.Baldy1)

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


  14. 24.  Abbott, Harold James 'Jim'Abbott, Harold James 'Jim' Descendancy chart to this point (9.Norma2, 1.Baldy1) was born on 27 May 1945 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 16 Apr 2018 in Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana; was buried in Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: ABBO.H004
    • _FGRAVE: 188963228
    • Funeral: 20 Apr 2018, Chastain Funeral Home, Mitchel, Lawrence County, Indiana

    Notes:

    He was employed at Hoffmans in Orleans from 1966 until the company moved to northern Illinois in 1970. He then went to work at Hubbard TV in Bedford until going to Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Detachment, as an electronic technician working in sonar bouys until retiring in 2015.

    Jim graduated from Clay City High School, Illinois, in 1963 and electronics school in Louisville, Kentucky in 1965. He was a train enthusiast and traveled around the country with Carol photographing trains. Jim also enjoyed gardening. Jim was a member of Bedford Masonic Lodge No. 14 F. & A. M., a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Sahara Grotto Valley of Indianapolis. He attended Spice Valley Baptist Church.

    Funeral:
    Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 20, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center, with Pastor Val Foughty-Killion officiating.

    Died:
    Harold James "Jim" Abbott, 72, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018, at his residence.

    Buried:
    Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Cresthaven Memory Gardens.

    Harold married RATLIFF, C.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 25.  Franklin, D. Descendancy chart to this point (10.James2, 1.Baldy1)

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


  16. 26.  Franklin, L. Descendancy chart to this point (10.James2, 1.Baldy1)

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



Generation: 4

  1. 27.  Cunningham, B.B. Descendancy chart to this point (15.Barbara3, 7.Roy2, 1.Baldy1)

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

    Children:
    1. 36. Kattke, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 37. Kattke, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 38. Kattke, C.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 28.  Cunningham, N.R. Descendancy chart to this point (15.Barbara3, 7.Roy2, 1.Baldy1)

  3. 29.  Hemphill, D. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Dallas3, 7.Roy2, 1.Baldy1)

  4. 30.  Hemphill, L. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Dallas3, 7.Roy2, 1.Baldy1)

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

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


  5. 31.  Hemphill, S. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Dallas3, 7.Roy2, 1.Baldy1)

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


  6. 32.  Harris, S. Descendancy chart to this point (21.Bonnie3, 8.Hazel2, 1.Baldy1)

  7. 33.  Harris, S. Descendancy chart to this point (21.Bonnie3, 8.Hazel2, 1.Baldy1)

  8. 34.  Laughton, A.M. Descendancy chart to this point (22.B.J.3, 8.Hazel2, 1.Baldy1)

  9. 35.  Laughton, A.M. Descendancy chart to this point (22.B.J.3, 8.Hazel2, 1.Baldy1)


Generation: 5

  1. 36.  Kattke, M. Descendancy chart to this point (27.B.B.4, 15.Barbara3, 7.Roy2, 1.Baldy1)

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

    Children:
    1. 39. St. Pierre, G.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 40. St. Pierre, J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 37.  Kattke, J. Descendancy chart to this point (27.B.B.4, 15.Barbara3, 7.Roy2, 1.Baldy1)

  3. 38.  Kattke, C. Descendancy chart to this point (27.B.B.4, 15.Barbara3, 7.Roy2, 1.Baldy1)


Generation: 6

  1. 39.  St. Pierre, G. Descendancy chart to this point (36.M.5, 27.B.B.4, 15.Barbara3, 7.Roy2, 1.Baldy1)

  2. 40.  St. Pierre, J. Descendancy chart to this point (36.M.5, 27.B.B.4, 15.Barbara3, 7.Roy2, 1.Baldy1)



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