Lewis, William M.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LEWI.W001

Family/Spouse: ?, Nancy. Nancy was born in 1823 in Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LEWI.L001

La married Patterson, William on 10 Aug 1864 in Wayne County, Illinois. William was born in 1840. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LEWI.A002

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PATT.L003

Notes:

1880 Federal Census, Dixville, Putnam Mercer, Kentucky shows her living with her grandparents.

Birth:
1900 Census says she was born in June 1870. Her obituary says she was born in Harroldsburg, Kentucky. Harroldsburg could not be located, could she have been born in Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky, the oldest city in Kentucky? Her headstone shows she was born July 1, 1862.

Elizabeth married Bugg, Alfred C. in 1866 in Putnam County, Indiana. Alfred (son of Bugg, Jesse L. and Powell, Eliza Ellen) was born in 1861 in Indiana; died in 1886. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Patterson, Peter 'Pete' on 28 Dec 1892 in Richland County, Illinois. Peter (son of Patterson, John William 'Splitfoot' and Nash, Elizabeth G. 'Eliza' 'Betsy') was born on 9 Nov 1870 in Illinois; died on 25 Apr 1954; was buried in Noble Prairie Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PATT.C005

Notes:

1880 Federal Census, Dixville, Putnam Mercer, Kentucky shows her living with her grandparents.

Is this "E.C."? Patterson who married ? Trainor?

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Housewife
• Reference Number: BUGG.M001
• _FGRAVE: 25164902
• Funeral: 9 Jan 1927

Notes:

Martha Alice (Bugg) McDowell is the wife of Charles Arthur "Charlie" McDowell, and the mother of six children. Martha was born November 29, 1883, Bainbridge, Indiana, and died on January 7, 1927, in Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

Daughter of Alfred Bugg who died about 1886 in Indiana

Birth:
Her headstone shows 1883, her birth certificate shows 1884. Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 shows her birthdate as 27 Nov 1882.

Martha married McDowell, Charles Arthur 'Charlie' on 17 Jul 1900 in Richland County, Illinois. Charles (son of McDowell, John William 'Will' and Maglone, Margaret 'Maggie') was born on 12 Mar 1878 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 21 Jul 1943 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 23 Jul 1943 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PATT.W004

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Reference Number: PATT.E001
• _FGRAVE: 41203997
• Military Service: World War I, Private, Field Artillery, United States Army

Family/Spouse: Taylor, Grace A.. Grace (daughter of Taylor, Thomas Newton and Wease, Clara Margaret) was born on 29 Oct 1890 in Richland County, Illinois; died in Sep 1976 in Olney Care Center, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Noble Prairie Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PATT.C002

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PATT.B002

Family/Spouse: Payne, Joseph 'Joe'. Joseph (son of Payne, William Riley and Wease, Mary Rosabelle 'Rosey Bell') was born on 6 May 1903 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 24 Oct 1981 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Maple Dale Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Wheeler, Paul R.. Paul was born in 1897; died in 1967; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PATT.E002
• _FGRAVE: 59964472
• Funeral: 10 Jan 1970, Easley Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Birth:
The 1930 census shows his date of birth as ABT 1906.

Family/Spouse: Tracey, Jessie Bell. Jessie (daughter of Tracey, Ed and Farris, Amanda) was born on 13 Aug 1906 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 22 Apr 1998 in Pampa, Gray County, Texas; was buried on 27 Apr 1998 in Noble Prairie Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PATT.V001
• _FGRAVE: 25165083
• Funeral: 27 Jun 1977, Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home, Noble, Richland County, Illinois

Family/Spouse: Curtis, Martha L.. Martha (daughter of Curtis, A. and Young, I.) was born on 14 Jul 1909 in Grayville, Edwards County, Illinois; died on 15 Jan 1985; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farm Laborer
• Reference Number: MCDO.C010
• _FGRAVE: 25164885
• Funeral: 28 Apr 1977, Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home, Noble, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Buried:
Row 1,

Clifford married Patterson, Carrie Margaret on 2 Nov 1931 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Carrie (daughter of Patterson, James Lincoln and Nash, Dorothy Jean 'Dortha') was born on 8 Mar 1915 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 29 May 2003 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried on 2 Jun 2003 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Teamster for Saw Mill, Oil Field Worker, Farmer, Day Laborer
• Reference Number: MCDO.C008
• _FGRAVE: 25164918
• Funeral: 13 May 1970, Easley Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

In the 1910 census, Clayson is listed as "Clayton"

Clayson married Luke, Nella Grace on 3 Oct 1925 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Nella (daughter of Luke, John Albert and Graham, Nella 'Nellie') was born on 27 Sep 1909 in Decker Township, Richland County, Illinois; died on 27 Feb 1998 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 3 Mar 1998 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Preacher
• Reference Number: MCDO.C011
• _FGRAVE: 25164930
• Funeral: Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Clinton is listed in the 1910 census for Noble, Richland County, Illinois living with his father, Charles McDowell.

According to the 1940 census, he had a 3rd grade education.

Clinton's second wife, Hazel brought a daughter Geneva Edwards into the marrariage. Geneva was adopted by Clinton and given the McDowell surname.

Clinton died while preparing a sermon at the Church Of God, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

Died:
Died while preparing a sermon at the Church of God, Clay City, Illinois.

Family/Spouse: Campbell, Opal Audrey. Opal (daughter of CAMPBELL, John Scott and Patterson, Cynthia Mariah) was born on 5 Dec 1907 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 5 Jun 1941 in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Jun 1941 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clinton married Marshal, Sarah Hazel on 3 May 1942. Sarah was born on 30 Jun 1914 in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio; died on 8 Jan 1982 in Leeds, Jefferson County, Alabama; was buried in Forest Crest Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Carpenter
• Reference Number: MCDO.H001
• _FGRAVE: 25164892

Notes:

December 19, 1946
Harley McDowell

Harley McDowell, age about 37, a former resident of Olney, Noble and Clay City, died last Friday at Effingham, where he had been residing.

Mr. McDowell is survived by three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services and burial were conducted Sunday near Clay City.

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.O001
• _FGRAVE: 25164846
• Funeral: 13 Sep 1989, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Oma burned one of her hands in hot starch when she was young. When she was older, one of her legs was amputated due to circulation problems.

Family/Spouse: Hardy, Virgil. Virgil (son of Hardy, Jona and ?, Lula) was born in 1907 in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oma married Lanier, Lynn L. on 22 Apr 1942 in Brazil, Clay County, Indiana. Lynn (son of Lanier, E. and Perry, E.) was born on 15 Jul 1899; died on 8 Jun 1977; was buried on 11 Jun 1977 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker, Cook, Waitress
• Reference Number: MCDO.E003
• _FGRAVE: 18364152
• Funeral: 14 Feb 2004, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Mrs. Wilson was a retired homemaker and a cook and waitress in local area restaurants. She worked at Sunday's Ice Cream Parlor in Clay City for many years, as well as the Flora Truck Stop. She was a member of Clay City United Methodist Church in Clay City. She also attended Disciples of Christ Church in Olney.

Family/Spouse: Patterson, Orvel Eugene. Orvel (son of Patterson, James Lincoln and Nash, Dorothy Jean 'Dortha') was born on 28 Jul 1911 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 12 Feb 2003 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 16 Feb 2003 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edna married Wilson, Joseph Warren 'Joe' on 22 Jun 1937 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois. Joseph (son of Wilson, Joseph Hooker and Bradshaw, Sarah Anna) was born on 20 Feb 1907 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 7 Jul 1993 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Jul 1993 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PATT.E018

Edith married BUFKIN, Vergil C. on 5 Aug 1928. Vergil (son of Bufkin, Louie and Harris, Mary Daisy) was born on 10 Oct 1902 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 7 Jun 1982 in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PATT.C015

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PAYN.H006

Notes:

She was a kitchen helper in the Olney Hotel for many years and was a member of the Liberty Christian Church south of Noble.

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PAYN.C010
• _FGRAVE: 45249073
• Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, 791st Anti-Aircraft Artillery, AW Battalion, United States Army Coast Artillery Corps

Family/Spouse: Reynolds, Edith Eloise. Edith was born on 17 Jan 1924; died on 19 Apr 2002. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L. married Sissom [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

R.A. married Hazel, C.R. Sr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

H.C. married Guyer, K.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.P004
• _FGRAVE: 25164924

Notes:

Paul Eugene McDowell is the infant son of Clifford Andy and Carrie Margaret (Patterson) McDowell. He is the infant brother of six siblings. Paul was born January 5, 1934, and went to be with Our Lord on January 12, 1934, at just 7 days old.


Gravestone dates appear to be wrong, based on IL death index information:

Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 about Paul Eugene McDowell
Name: Paul Eugene McDowell
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1934
Birth Place: Richland Co , Illinois
Death Date: 15 Feb 1934
Death Place: Noble, Richland, Illinois
Burial Date: 16 Feb 1934
Burial Place: Noble, Richland, Illinois
Cemetery Name: Hanna
Death Age: 10 Days
Occupation: Infant
Race: White
Marital Status: S
Gender: Male
Residence: Richland Co., Illinois
Father Name: Clifford McDowell
Father Birth Place: Illinois
Mother Name: Margaret Patterson
Mother Birth Place: Illinois
FHL Film Number: 1675310

Source Information:
Ancestry.com. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916'961947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.G003
• _FGRAVE: 235140017
• Funeral: 8 Jan 2022, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

George M. McDowell, 86, of Noble, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Raulerson Hospital in Okeechobee, Florida.

George was born September 13, 1935 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of Clifford McDowell and Margaret (Patterson).

George enjoyed working as a welder and took pleasure in his welding projects. He had an incredible imagination and the mechanical ability to build it. George was a true do-it-yourself engineer. George enjoyed camping in Florida and riding his motorcycle. He also was proud of his underground home and would like to show it off to friends. George will be missed by all those that knew him.

George is survived by his son, Scott McDowell and wife Connie of Olney; daughter, Vicki Shawver and husband Jack of Olney; special friend, Debbie Blank of Louisville, IL; grandchildren, Lacy (Kirk) Walters, Colby (Alexis) Shawver, Brittany (Connor) Dixon, Coen McDowell, and Cade McDowell; great grandchildren, Rylyn, Irelan, Parker, Brynn, and Case; sisters, Christine Guyer and Ruth Ann Hazel; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Gaylen, Merle, and Paul McDowell.

A funeral service for George will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, with a visitation beginning one-hour prior.

Interment will follow the service at Hanna Cemetery in Noble.

Memorials can be made to Wynoose Liberty Christian Church.

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.M003
• _FGRAVE: 25164908

Notes:

Merle Lloyd McDowell is the infant son of Clifford Andy and Carrie Margaret (Patterson) McDowell. He is the brother of six siblings.

Buried:
Row 5,

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.G010
• _FGRAVE: 180256645
• Funeral: 15 Feb 1972, Bloomington-Stewart Funeral Home, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois

Notes:

Gaylen died of carbon monoxide poisoning while working on a car in his garage at Villa Grove, Douglas County, Illinois.

Gaylen married Pigg, C.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer, Oil Field Worker
• Reference Number: MCDO.A001
• _FGRAVE: 18364010
• Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, 407th Infantry Regiment, 102nd 'Ozark' Infantry Division, United States Army
• Funeral: 1 Oct 1976, Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

An unknown newspaper article carried the following entry:

Two Burned: Adrian McDowell is a patient at the Memorial hospital in Fairfield, being treated for burns received at his work for Oilfield Service company. At the same time, David Taylor, owner of the company, was borned (sic) but less seriously. The men were pumping gasoline into a tank when a motor backfired, igniting the gas.

Another unknown newspaper article later carried the following entry:

Undergoes Skin Graft Adrian McDowell, who was seriously burned a month ago, underwent skin graft to his right leg, Monday, at the Memorial Hospital in Fairfield. His condition is satisfactory.


On the 26th of December 1963, the following newspaper article was published: (newspaper unknown).

Clay City Man & His Son Have A Narrow Escape

"Adrian McDowell and his son, Roger, age 10 of Clay City, had a harrowing experience Thursday night at about 10 p.m. They were returning home in Mr. McDowell's pickup truck from delivering material to an oil well near Kinmundy, when they struck a stretch of ice on the road. The truck went out of control and hit a bridge abutment, and then turned over, tumbling into a creek. Roger was asleep at the time, but he woke up when he hit the icy water. The boy ran about a quarter of a mile to a farm house, where he was put to bed immediately. But the farmer couldn't get his car started, so he ran to another home, nearby, where a vehicle was obtained. Both Mr. McDowell and the boy were rushed to Clay County Hospital in Flora, where Roger was released after treatment. Mr. McDowell remains a patient there. His left leg was reportedly broken in three places."

Another newspaper article carried this report of the same incident:

Local Father and Son Injured in Truck Mishap "Adrian McDowell was taken to Clay County Hospital, Thursday night at 11:30 after he lost control of his pickup truck southeast of Omega, crashing into a bridge. The truck skidded on the icy road, overturning three times and throwing Mr. McDowell from the truck on its third turn, landing in a creek. His son, Roger, a passenger, went into the water with the truck but was able to climb out of the vehicle and onto the bank where Adrian had pulled himself. Ten-year-old Roger, who escaped with cuts and bruises, ran to summon help for his father. At the hospital, x-rays revealed several breaks to Adrian's right leg. This is the same limb that was severely burned in an oilfield accident ten years ago."

Adrian was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge, and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church of Clay City.

Military Service:
Entered active service as a draftee on June 14, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for the Infantry, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Light Mortar Crewman (607). Departed the Continental U.S. on February 10, 1945 bound for the European Theater of Operations. In vicinity of Linnich, Germany, assigned to and served with the 407th Infantry Regiment, 102nd 'Ozark' Infantry Division, through the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns and into the occupation. Earned The Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign with 2 bronze battle stars, WWII Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany). Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on May 30, 1946 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, 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=2012080

Adrian married Gray, Elsie Leona on 8 Oct 1948 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. Elsie (daughter of Gray, John Jasper and Mitchell, Mary Elsie) was born on 27 Nov 1929 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 19 Jan 2014 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Jan 2014 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Housewife, Nurses Aid
• Reference Number: MCDO.D004
• _FGRAVE: 36879025
• Census: 20 Mar 1950, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1950 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Illinois, District 13-3, Sheet 15
• Funeral: 17 Sep 2004, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Dorothy L. Bricker, 77, of Flora, formerly of Clay City, died at 9:35 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2004, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery.

Mrs. Bricker was born on September 5,1927, in Clay City, the daughter of Clayson A. and Nella Grace (Luke) McDovyell. She married Carl L. Gray on October 17, 1945. He preceded her in death on June 13, 1953. She married Ralph O. Bricker on December 11, 1954. He preceded her in death on February 23, 1987.

She was a retired nurses aide and a member of Flora Eagles Lodge.

Mrs. Bricker is survived by a son, Carl Wayne Gray and his wife, Karin, of Aurora, Colo.; a daughter, Patricia Bright and her husband, Eber, of Cisne; a son-in-law, Butch Harris, of Paris; a stepdaughter, Vivian Simpson and her husband, Wayne; a stepdaughter, Dorine Pearcey; a brother, Glenn McDowell; a brother, Ronald McDowell and his wife, Wanda, of Flora; a sister, Barb House, of Olney; a sister, Nella Dilly and her husband, Woody, of Olney; a sister, Kay Lomas, of Olney; a sister, Leona DiSandro, of Olney; a sister, Betty Lemons and her husband, Charlie, of Clay City; a brother-in-law, Robert Gray and his wife, Phyllis, of Olney; a sister- in-law, Leona Taylor, of Clay City; a sister-in-law, Ruth Osborne and her husband, Junior, of Springfield, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Betty Gray; six grandchildren, four great-grand- children and numerous step-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, a daughter, Martha Harris, a brother, Adrian, a sister, JoAnne McDowell, a sister, Hazel Clark, a stepdaughter, Lavera Hipes, a brother-in-law, Billie Joe Gray, and a step-grandson, Jason Hipes.

Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association.

The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, September 2004

Buried:
Plot: Lot 2 - Div. 1 - Blk. 24

Dorothy married Gray, Carl Lester on 17 Oct 1945 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Carl (son of Gray, John Jasper and Mitchell, Mary Elsie) was born on 16 May 1921 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 13 Jun 1953 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 15 Jun 1953 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married Bricker, Ralph Orville on 11 Dec 1954 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. Ralph (son of Bricker, George Washington and Frock, Frances Katherine) was born on 7 Nov 1905 in Oak Bluff Township, Arkansas; died on 23 Feb 1987 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 26 Feb 1987 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.J005
• _FGRAVE: 25164898

Notes:

Jo Ann McDowell is the daughter of Clayson Adrian and Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell. She is the sister of ten siblings.

Jo Ann McDowell died of Scarlet Fever at the age of 9.

Buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Illinois

Buried:
Row 5,

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Retired Factory Worker
• Reference Number: MCDO.B001
• _FGRAVE: 215501041
• _MEMR: 24 Sep 2020, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Barb attended school in Calhoun and Clay City, Illinois.

Barbara L. House, 85, of Olney, formerly of Clay City, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.

Barbara was born on April 19, 1935 in Clay City, Illinois to Clayson A. and Nella "Grace" (Luke) McDowell. She married Francis House on March 24, 1954 in Olney, IL, and he preceded her in death on August 7, 1999.

Barbara worked at the Shoe Factory, Kralis Poultry, and later retired from Champion Labs. She enjoyed going to bible study at Master's Hands in Olney. Barbara also enjoyed getting together with her family. She enjoyed playing Bingo, Canasta, and was a champion Zilch player, but she was unable to play as much during her later years. Barbara will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Barbara is survived by her daughter Ruth (Jim) Cornwell; Son, Clay House; Grandchildren, Tanner Cornwell and Tabitha (Caleb) Rego; Great-Grandchildren, Lydia Cornwell, Kaley Cornwell, Hunter Cornwell, Nella Rego, and Nevaeh Rego; Siblings, Nella (Woody) Dilley, Ronnie (Wanda) McDowell, and Leona Mae McDowell, and several nieces and nephews.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; Sisters, Dorothy Bricker, Hazel "Habe" Clark, Joann McDowell, Betty Lemons, and Linda "Kay" Lomas; Brothers, Adrian McDowell and Glen McDowell; Infant Grandchild, Damon Thompson; Infant Great-Grandchildren, Saxton Israel Rego and Josiah James Rego.

A Memorial Service will be held for Barbara at 12:00 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral in Olney. A Visitation will begin two hours before service time at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney.

Memorials can be made to Master’s Hands.

Barbara married House, Francis on 24 Mar 1954 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois. Francis (son of House, Benjamin Franklin 'Ben' and Musgrove, Gladys Ruth) was born on 17 Jul 1931 in Claremont, Richland County, Illinois; died on 7 Aug 1999 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Aug 1999 in Maple Dale Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Retired Mechanic
• Reference Number: MCDO.G005
• _FGRAVE: 171533353
• Military Service: Airman Second Class (A2C), United States Air Force
• Funeral: 21 Oct 2016

Notes:

Glenn attended school until the 9th grade at Clay City, Illinois and correspondence school out of Chicago, Illinois. He graduated in 1963.

Maxine brought a daughter Elizabeth Jean Karr into the marriage. Glenn adopted Elizabeth Jean Karr and gave her the McDowell surname in either 1963 or 1964.

Glenn W. McDowell, 80, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at a local hospital.

He was born June 9, 1936 in Clay County, Illinois.

Glenn retired from Friskies after thirty years in maintenance.

He attended Family Worship Center and Highway to Heaven Church. After he retired he was a volunteer driver for the V.A. for seven years. Glenn was active in various church ministries and the Family Worship Center food pantry.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clayson and Grace (Luke) McDowell; sisters, Dorothy Bricker, Betty Lemons, Kay Lomas, JoAnn McDowell and Hazel Clark; brother, Adrian McDowell; grandchildren, Rachelle Shade and Angela Hagey.

Survivors include son, Glenn “Duane” McDowell (Leslie), Bolckow, MO.; daughters, Elizabeth “Liz” Black, Denver CO, Pamela “Pam” Grace Johnson, Carol Mae Larabee (Rick), both from St. Joseph.; brother, Ronald McDowell (Wanda); sisters, Barbara House, Nella Dilley (Woody), Leona Mae Schofield (Darrell); nine grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Friday, where friends my call after 10:30 A.M. Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Family Worship Center Food Pantry.

Funeral:
Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory

Glenn married Karr, M.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glenn married Blakley, Marjorie Jean on 16 Jul 1982 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. Marjorie (daughter of Blakley, Samuel Henry and Cockrin, Marvie Ellen) was born on 14 Mar 1940 in Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas; died on 17 Dec 2021; was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glenn married Fattig, Bonnie Lucille on 5 Jan 1996 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. Bonnie (daughter of Fattig, E.L. and Taylor, M.E.) was born on 1 Jan 1941 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; died on 15 Mar 2013. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.L.N. married Myers, E.R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.L.N. married Dilley, W.C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Self-employed
• Reference Number: MCDO.H003
• _FGRAVE: 17873261
• _MEMR: 30 Sep 2002, Stasi-Grove Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Hazel Bernice Clark, 61, of Olney, IL, died Sept. 26, 2002, at her residence following a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Clark was born December 19, 1940, in Noble, the daughter of Clayson and Nella Luke McDowell.

She was self-employed and enjoyed caring for the elderly. She was a member of the Olney V.F.W. Auxiliary and Olney Eagles Auxiliary.

Mrs. Clark is survived by three sons, David, Rick, and Gregory Bell; a daughter, Rhonda Toy; two brothers, Ronald and Glenn McDowell; six sisters, Dorothy Bricker, Barbara House, Nella Dilley, Betty Lemmons, Leona DiSandro, and Kay Lomas; several nieces, nephews, 13 grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Joshua Bell, one brother, Adrian McDowell, and one sister, JoAnn McDowell.

Funeral services were at Stasi-Grove Funeral Home with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southeastern Illinois.

Died:
died at home

Buried:
Lot 2 - Div. 1 - Blk 16

Hazel married Bell, Ronald Wayne 'Ron' on 8 Nov 1957 in Mount Zion Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Ronald (son of Bell, William Clemmons and Sharrett, Velma Margaret) was born on 16 Dec 1936 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois; died on 26 May 1991 in Goose Lake, Grundy County, Illinois; was buried on 30 May 1991 in Sample Cemetery, Morris, Grundy County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Clark, J.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Factory Worker
• Reference Number: MCDO.B002
• _FGRAVE: 20945696

Notes:

Betty Marie Lemons, 65, of Clay City, died of complications from lung cancer at 12:35 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2007, at her residence with her family.

Mrs. Lemons was born June 3, 1942, in Noble, the daughter of Clayson A. and Nella Grace McDowell. She married Galen Sons in 1959 and had two children. She married Charles Lemons on November 25, 1977.

She spent several years working at Spartan's and The Three Sisters before retiring in 1984 due to a massive heart attack.

She was a member of Rebekah's Lodge in Clay City. She enjoyed playing cards, sewing, knitting, crocheting and various other crafts. She also enjoyed sharing her skills, knowledge and love with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Lemons is survived by her husband, Charlie Lemons; children, Gayla (Sons) Tanner and her husband, Charles, and Douglas Sons and his wife, Brandee, of Idar Oberstien; stepchildren, Peggy (Lemons) Watters and her husband, Gene, Charles (Leon) Lemons and his wife, Janie, and Alan Lemons; grandchildren, Jeremy, Amy, Jamie, Ashley, Sheena, Constance, Amanda, Christina, Jennifer, Christopher, Natasha, Brendan, Fiona, Damien and Alyssa; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Housey, Nella Dilley and her husband, Woodrow, Leona Mae DiSandro, and Kay Lomas; and brothers, Glen McDowell and Ronald McDowell and his wife, Wanda.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Adrian McDowell; and sisters, JoAnn McDowell, Hazel Clark and Dorothy Bricker.

Graveside services were held at Hannah Cemetery with Pastor Michael Dodge officiating.

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

Donations in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated.

Buried:
Graveside Memorial Service

Betty married Sons, Galen Ray on 3 Jul 1959 in Mount Zion Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Galen (son of Sons, Beryl Wayne and Howe, Lela) was born on 8 Sep 1941 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2002 in Marion Memorial Hospital, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Dec 2002 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Betty married Lemons, Charles Franklin 'Charlie' on 25 Nov 1977 in Illinois. Charles (son of LEMONS, James Roscoe and Sheets, Mary Alice) was born on 24 Sep 1936 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 27 Jun 2014 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 15 Jul 2014 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.L003
• _FGRAVE: 57706187
• _MEMR: 22 Aug 2010, Stasi-Grove Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Olney, Ill. — Linda Kay Lomas, 66, of Olney, died at 12:38 a.m. Thursday, August 19, 2010, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home in Olney with Reverend Mike Baker officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Lomas was born October 8, 1943, in Clay City, the daughter of Clayson and Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell.

She was a member of Olney Eagles Lodge and American Legion Post. She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Mrs. Lomas is survived by her son, Daniel Lomas and his wife, Lisa, of Newton; daughters, Glenda Clark and her husband, Bryon, of New Lenox, Roberta "Bobbi" Lomas, of Olney; and Dawn Campbell and her husband, Thomas, of Olney; brothers, Glenn McDowell, of St. Joseph, Mo., and Ronald McDowell and his wife, Wanda, of Flora; sisters, Barbara House, of Olney, Nella Dilley and her husband, Woody, of Olney, and Leona Disandro, of Moscow, Idaho; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clayson and Nella Grace McDowell, one brother and five sisters.

Donations may be made to the donor's choice.

Linda married Lomas, C.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.M. married Clevy, G.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.M. married Webb, W.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.M. married Disandro, N.K.N. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

R.R.R. married Krantz, W.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Preacher
• Reference Number: MCDO.H002
• _FGRAVE: 80928423
• Funeral: 3 Jul 2002, Boaz Church of God, Boaz, Marshall County, Alabama

Notes:

Social Security Death Index about Harold E. McDowell
Name: Harold E. McDowell
SSN: 306-28-7549
Last Residence: 34741 Kissimmee, Osceola, Florida, United States of America
Born: 19 Mar 1931
Died: 29 Jun 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (Before 1951)

Family/Spouse: Thomas, Martha Ann. Martha (daughter of Thomas, E. and ?, A.) was born on 22 Feb 1933 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama; died on 30 Jul 2019 in Kissimmee, Osceola County, Florida; was buried in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Bryant, Jackson County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Mechanic
• Reference Number: MCDO.J004
• _FGRAVE: 100962170
• Military Service: United States Air Force
• Funeral: 12 Feb 1993, Glenview Church of the Nazarene

Notes:

Jimmie was the son of Reverend Clinton Arthur McDowell and Opal Audrey Campbell. His mother, Opal, died when he was young. His father then married Sarah Hazel Marshal.

Jimmie was married to Ella Mae James. She preceded him in death.

He later married Mrs. Shirley (nee Keller) Goodman on 21 Oct 1960. Her first husband had drowned in a work-related accident in 1959.

Shirley died in 1987.

At the time of his death, Jimmie was 58 years, 4 months and 1 day old. He was buried next to his wife, Shirley.

Jimmie's siblings:
Harold McDowell
Leon McDowell
Cleona Mae McDowell

Family/Spouse: James, Ella Mae. Ella was born in Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas; died before 9 Feb 1993. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Keller, Shirley Rose. Shirley (daughter of Simmons, Loren and Owens, Frances, daughter of Keller, Guy E. and Owens, Frances) was born on 2 Sep 1937 in Xenia, Clay County, Illinois; died on 3 Oct 1987 in Caseyville, St. Clair County, Illinois; was buried on 6 Oct 1987 in Wanda Cemetery, South Roxana, Madison County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.C009
• _FGRAVE: 25164877

Notes:

Cleona Mae McDowell is the infant daughter of Clinton Arthur and Opal Audrey (Campbell) McDowell, and the sister of Harold, Leon, and Jimmie McDowell.

Died:
Death certificate #15305 for Cleona is filed in Clay County, Illinois.

Buried:
Row 1,

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.L001
• _FGRAVE: 234725768

Notes:

Leon McDowell - Obituary

By Lynn McMillen | May 16, 2017 | Filed under: McRae Funeral Home

Mr. Leon McDowell, 84, of Kissimmee, Florida formerly of the Snead area died Friday, May 12, 2017 in Florida.

Graveside service will be Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in Ebenezer Cemetery near Snead. Family will gather at the graveside just prior to the service

Mr. McDowell is survived by his Sister-in-Law: Martha McDowell of Florida, Nieces: Sherry Mollette and Renae Brock both of Florida and Meredith Melton of Arkansas, Nephews: Eugene McDowell of Florida, Randy McDowell & Steve McDowell both of Illinois and a host of family and friends.

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.I002

Notes:

The baby was stillborn. The gender is unknown.

Died:
Y

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HAZE.L001
• _FGRAVE: 241999939

Notes:

Lisa Ann was 8 months old when she died of pneumonia in her home in Aurora, Illinois. Funeral services were conducted by Brother Lowell Mason.

Obituary
God sent a rosebud to Earth below
And gave it eight months to flourish and grow
He then looked down and liked what he saw
A sweet little flower without a flaw
He admired this flower, so beautiful and rare
And reached down lovingly and plucked it with care.
He took Lisa from this earth to claim for His own --
To brighten the space around the Great Throne.
He placed her there in the lovely bouquet
Right near his throne to make it more gay.
And to await there her loved ones someday.

Buried:
body was relocated from Forrest Ridge Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.

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

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

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

C.E.C. married Provines, J.A. [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]

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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HOUS.N001
• _FGRAVE: 236360544

Notes:

Ruth attended school at Central Grade School, Olney, Richland County, Illinois, and East Richland High School, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

Nella Ruth Cornwell Obituary
Here is Nella Ruth Cornwell’s obituary. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Nella Ruth Cornwell of Lawrenceville, Illinois, who passed away on January 30, 2022, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Nella Ruth Cornwell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Barbara House (McDowell) and Francis House. She is survived by : her husband Jim; her son Tanner Ray Cornwell; her grandchildren, Neveah Rego, Nella Rego, Hunter Cornwell, Kaley Cornwell and Lydia Cornwell; and her brother Clay House of Olney, Illinois..

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 8th 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Calvary Apostolic Church (IL-250, Lawrenceville, IL 62439). A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 8th 2022 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Source: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/il/lawrenceville/nella-ruth-cornwell-14123899


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Nella Ruth Cornwell 67 of Lawrenceville passed away at Wabash General Hospital, Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

She was born on October 6, 1954 to Barbara (McDowell) and Francis House in Olney, Illinois.

“Ruth” married the love of her life James “Jim” Cornwell in 1980 and he survives.

She was a loving wife, mother and wonderful homemaker.

Ruth was a very dedicated member of the Calvary Apostolic Church.

She is survived by loving husband Jim, her loving children Tanner Ray Cornwell of Lawrenceville Tabitha Joe Rego and husband Caleb of Robinson, Illinois, 5 grandchildren Neveah Rego, Nella Rego, Hunter Cornwell, Kaley Cornwell and Lydia Cornwell and 1 brother Clay House of Olney, Illinois.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents.

The Memorial Service for Ruth will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 with a visitation starting at 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the Calvary Apostolic Church in Lawrenceville with Pastor Donaldson officiating.

Burial will be at a later date in the Olney Maple Dale Cemetery.

Source: https://www.glasserfh.com/obituary/nella-cornwell

Nella married Thompson, G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nella married Cornwell, J.R.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

E.J.L. married Hagey, D.G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.J.L. married Bruce, G.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.J.L. married Robbins, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.J.L. married Shade, S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

G.D. married Bravo, L.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

P.G. married Johnson, W.R.C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

C.D. married Martin, C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

D.W.D. married Luck, D.R.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R.L.R. married Fannin, V.K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R.L.R. married Jobe, T. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

G.S. married Zahm, L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

G.S. married Quarles, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BELL.R001
• _FGRAVE: 188981430
• Funeral: 23 Apr 2018, Thrasher Family Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Rhonda attended school at Streator, Morris, Olney, and Mazon, Illinois.

Rhonda Renee Toy, age 52 of Olney, passed away at 10:26 PM on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at her daughter’s residence in Noble.

Funeral service will be at 1 PM on Monday, April 23, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be from 11 AM – 1 PM on Monday, April 23, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Burial will be at Clay City Cemetery in Clay City.

Rhonda was born on September 10, 1965 in Olney, the daughter of Ronald and Hazel (McDowell) Bell.

She worked at Champion Laboratories in Albion. She was a member of First Assembly of God in Olney. She was a member of the Better Breathers Club in Vincennes. She enjoyed reading, listening to music and drawing cats. She will be sadly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.

Rhonda is survived by her 2 daughters, Kelly Michels (Brandan) of Madisonville, KY and Jayne McClenning (fiancé Tanner Milburn) of Noble; 3 brothers, Dave Bell of Morris, IL, Rick Bell (companion Teri Rakes) of Pittsburg, MO and Greg Bell (Diana) of Walnut, IL; 2 grandchildren, Valerie and Lukas Milburn; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Ronald and Hazel Bell.

Died:
Rhonda Renee Toy, age 52 of Olney, passed away at 10:26 PM on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at her daughter’s residence in Noble.

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

Rhonda married Toy, K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

D.D.D. married Tackitt, R.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LOMA.D001
• _FGRAVE: 235791316
• Funeral: Meyer Funeral Home, Newton, Jasper County, Illinois

Notes:

Daniel Wesley “Dan” Lomas, age 57

December 19, 1964 – January 10, 2022

Daniel Wesley “Dan” Lomas, age 57, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:35 PM – Monday, January 10, 2022, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Gary Hall officiating. Burial will be at the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, Illinois. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. In loving memory of Dan, memorials may be given to Saved by Grace. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.

Daniel, better known by his family and friends as “Dan” was born on December 19, 1964, in Olney, Illinois, the son of Cliff and Kay (McDowell) Lomas. He married Lisa (McElhiney) on August 20, 1988, at Scott Avenue Christian Church in Newton, Illinois.

Dan was a hard worker, working all his life. As a teen he farmed with his dad, worked construction and most recently worked at Stevens Industries as a press operator. He loved animals, computers and gaming. Dan was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was a graduate of East Richland High School, class of 1983.

Dan is survived by;

Wife of 34 years – Lisa Lomas of Newton, Illinois

Daughter – Megan Lomas of Villa Grove, Illinois

Father – Cliff (Joan) Lomas of Olney, Illinois

3 Sisters – Glenda (Byron) Clark of Birmingham, Alabama; Bobbi Lomas of Olney, Illinois; and Dawn Lomas Campbell of Olney, Illinois

Sister-in-law – Sheila (Greg) Brooks of Newton, Illinois

Mother-in-law – Shirley Carr of Newton, Illinois

Father-in-law – Jim (Carolyn) McElhiney of Robinson, Illinois

several nieces and nephews

Dan was preceded in death by his mother Kay Lomas and father-in-law Dale Carr.

Daniel married McElhiney, L.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

G.K. married Bower, T.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

G.K. married Clark, B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

J.R. married Jonathan, C.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.K. married Schwertner, S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R.L. married Mott, H.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.R012
• _FGRAVE: 8856103

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.S003

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

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

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

T.A. married Bell, Jennifer J. on 19 Aug 1989 in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois, and was divorced in Dec 1992. Jennifer (daughter of Bell, K. and ?, J.) was born on 7 Mar 1969. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.A. married Speer, Melissa on 4 May 1996. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.A. married Grimm, Julie on 28 Dec 2016 in Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois. Julie (daughter of Grimm, T. and ?, S.) was born on 24 Nov 1968. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.J. married Mayberry, Troy Lynn on 12 Mar 1993 in North Carolina. Troy (son of Mayberry, Arthur Ray 'Art' and Wheeler, Vera Louise) was born on 21 Jun 1971 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Nov 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana; was buried in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.J. married Burkett, Dave in Jun 2011. Dave (son of Burkett, Lionel 'Lonnie' and O'Dell, Joyce) was born on 16 Sep 197_. [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: 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: THOM.D001

Notes:

Buried:
Damon is buried in the Babyland Section of Crest Haven Cemetery

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

T.R. married Ennis, S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.J. married Rego, C.I. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HAGE.A001
• Funeral: 19 Mar 2009, Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel

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

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

Angela married Stout, S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SHAD.R001

Notes:

Rachelle was stillborn.

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

J.T. married Roberts, S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.L. married Aberer, E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

G.M.M. married Gilchrist, M.C.C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R.M. married Ray, M.R.R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

H.M. married Borst, D.A.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

A.R.A. married Jones, A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BELL.J001
• Funeral: 2 Jan 1998, Roberts Funeral Home, Ashland, Wisconsin

Notes:

Burial:
Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown.

Died:
His funeral card says he died in the town of Kelly, Wisconsin

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

K.A. married Michels, B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

M.I. married Gorman, N. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.B005

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.B006

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.K003

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

C.M. married Lowry, Michael Ryan 'Mike'Marshall, Clark County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: REGO.S001
• _FGRAVE: 208273895
• Funeral: 19 Jun 2009, Memorial Park Cemetery, Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana

Notes:

Funeral:
Graveside services

Buried:
Buried in Section 10-A