Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray

Montoney, Effie Minerva

Female 1870 - 1962  (92 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Montoney, Effie Minerva was born on 17 Jan 1870 in Illinois; died on 14 Dec 1962; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MONT.E005
    • _FGRAVE: 22451747

    Effie married Smith, John Henry on 27 Jan 1895. John (son of Smith, Jacob M. 'Jake' and Wood, Margaret) was born on 17 Nov 1866 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 5 Sep 1939 in Hoosier, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Smith, Earl Alva  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Mar 1896 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Nov 1974 in John Cochran Veterans Hospital, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 3. SMITH, James H. 'Buck'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 May 1911; died on 28 May 1979; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Smith, Delores  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1913 in Clay County, Illinois; died in 1914 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 5. SMITH, Magdlena Cinderella 'Maggie'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Dec 1917 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 16 Jul 2011 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Smith, Earl AlvaSmith, Earl Alva Descendancy chart to this point (1.Effie1) was born on 5 Mar 1896 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Nov 1974 in John Cochran Veterans Hospital, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SMIT.E024
    • _FGRAVE: 18363831
    • Military Service: Private First Class, United States Army

    Notes:

    Mr. Smith was a member of the Clay City American Legion and the Flora VFW.

    Earl married Cooper, Laura on 21 May 1921. Laura was born in 1901 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 Jul 1984; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  SMITH, James H. 'Buck'SMITH, James H. 'Buck' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Effie1) was born on 14 May 1911; died on 28 May 1979; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SMIT.J036
    • _FGRAVE: 36813319

    James married HANCE, Estella Ellen 'Stella' on 16 Apr 1938. Estella (daughter of Hance, Charles J. 'Charley' and Denning, Dora M.) was born on 6 Apr 1913 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 6 Nov 1987 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Smith, Delores Descendancy chart to this point (1.Effie1) was born in 1913 in Clay County, Illinois; died in 1914 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SMIT.D012


  4. 5.  SMITH, Magdlena Cinderella 'Maggie'SMITH, Magdlena Cinderella 'Maggie' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Effie1) was born on 11 Dec 1917 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 16 Jul 2011 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SMIT.M004
    • _FGRAVE: 73450767
    • Funeral: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Magdlena Cinderella "Maggie" Snell, 93, of Clay City, died at 1:55 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Flora Gardens.

    Mrs. Snell was born December 11, 1917, in Sailor Springs, the daughter of John and Effie (Montoney) Smith. She married Lindell Snell in 1933 in Olney. He preceded her in death in 1982.

    She was a retired cook at Little Diner and Holland Truck Stop in Flora. She was a member of Clay City Christian Church.

    Mrs. Snell is survived by her son, Billie Snell, of Carmi; daughter, Virginia Moseley, of Clay City; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Effie Smith; husband, Lindell Snell; son, Bobbie Dean; four sisters; four brothers; and one great-grandchild.

    Funeral services were held at the Summers Kistler Funeral Home with Minister Darrel Brandon officiating.

    Burial was in Clay City Cemetery.

    Memorials may be made to Clay City Christian Church.

    Magdlena married Snell, Lindell D. in 1933 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Lindell was born on 5 May 1912 in Illinois; died on 23 Nov 1982; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Snell, Virginia L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Oct 1934 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 27 Jan 2015 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 29 Jan 2015 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 7. SNELL, Billie Gene  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1938 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Mar 2013 in Hamilton Memorial Hospital, McLeansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 8. Snell, Bobbie Dean  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1938 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Oct 2007 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Snell, Virginia L.Snell, Virginia L. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Magdlena2, 1.Effie1) was born on 14 Oct 1934 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 27 Jan 2015 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 29 Jan 2015 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SNEL.V001
    • Census: 4 Apr 1940, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Sailor Springs Village, Illinois, page 02a
    • Funeral: 29 Jan 2015, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Virginia enjoyed country music and NASCAR racing. She took pleasure in going on trips through a touring agency. Some of these trips included Branson, MO and Hawaii. She would take a yearly voyage over to Indiana for the Covered Bridge Festival. Virginia enjoyed time with her family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

    Virginia married Moseley, Jim Ray on 31 Dec 1969. Jim was born on 26 Jan 1933 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 8 Feb 1981 in Sacremento, Sacramento County, California; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Moseley, L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 10. Moseley, D.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 7.  SNELL, Billie GeneSNELL, Billie Gene Descendancy chart to this point (5.Magdlena2, 1.Effie1) was born on 8 Oct 1938 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Mar 2013 in Hamilton Memorial Hospital, McLeansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SNEL.B001
    • _FGRAVE: 106341542
    • Funeral: 3 Aug 2013, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Billie Gene Snell, 74, died at 12:16 P.M. Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.

    Mr. Snell was born Oct. 5, 1938 in Clay City, the son of Lindell and Magdlena "Maggie" (Smith) Snell. He was employed at J. & L. Oilfield Supply in Clay City, was a member of Clay City Christian Church, and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fa.

    Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Kurt and Cara Snell of Clay City; one daughter, Kim Dugan of Flora; and a sister, Virginia Moseley of Clay City; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

    Preceding him in death were his parents and one twin brother, Bobbie Dean Snell.

    Funeral services were held Friday, March 8, at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City, with Minister Darrel Brandon officiating. Burial was in Clay City Cemetery.

    Memorials were to be made to the Clay City Christian Church or Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi.

    (Obituary published in Hometown Journal-March 12, 2013)

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    Billie was born October 8, 1938 in Clay County to Lindell and Magdlena "Maggie" Snell.

    He married Mabel Franklin & they later divorced.

    He was employed at J & L Oilfield Supply, Clay City.

    He is survived by: Son, Kurt Snell
    Daughter, Kim Dugan
    Sister, Virginia Moseley
    Eight Grandchildren and Three Great Grandchildren
    Several Nieces and Nephews

    He was preceded in death by his Parents and Twin Brother, Bobbie Dean

    Billie was an ardent St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan.

    Memorial contributions can be made in Billie's memory to the Clay City Christian Church or the Wabash Christian Retirement Center, 216 College Blvd., Carmi, IL 62821

    Family/Spouse: Franklin, Mabel Stella. Mabel (daughter of Franklin, Albert Earl 'Duck' and Holmes, Mildred P.) was born on 25 Aug 1942 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 31 Aug 2000 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Sep 2000 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Snell, K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Snell, Kurt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Oct 1962; died on 23 Apr 2023; was buried on 27 Apr 2023 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

  3. 8.  Snell, Bobbie DeanSnell, Bobbie Dean Descendancy chart to this point (5.Magdlena2, 1.Effie1) was born on 8 Oct 1938 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Oct 2007 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SNEL.B003
    • _FGRAVE: 22370763
    • Funeral: Clay City Christian Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois
    • Military Service: United States National Guard

    Notes:

    He was a Finish Roller operator for Howell Corporation for 30 years. He served in the U.S. National Guard and was a member of Clay City Christian Church.

    Buried:
    Plot: Lot 13 - 2 Add - Row 2 - Sp 1



Generation: 4

  1. 9.  Moseley, L. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Virginia3, 5.Magdlena2, 1.Effie1)

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

    Children:
    1. 13. Carter, L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. Carter, N.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 10.  Moseley, D. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Virginia3, 5.Magdlena2, 1.Effie1)

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

    Children:
    1. 15. Devore, A.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 11.  Snell, K. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Billie3, 5.Magdlena2, 1.Effie1)

    K. married Foreman, W.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 12.  Snell, Kurt Descendancy chart to this point (7.Billie3, 5.Magdlena2, 1.Effie1) was born on 20 Oct 1962; died on 23 Apr 2023; was buried on 27 Apr 2023 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SNEL.K001
    • _FGRAVE: 252743064
    • Funeral: 27 Apr 2023, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    On April 23, 2023, Kurt Snell, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at the age of 60 years young. Kurt was born at the Clay County Hospital in Flora, Illinois on October 20, 1962 and lived most of his life in Noble and Clay City.



    Kurt was a career oilfield worker, a roughneck through and through and worked as a derrick hand. Some would even consider him a legend as he survived a rig explosion and had to jump from the derricks.



    Kurt loved all things camo, being outside, riding his four-wheeler, and most importantly, his children. He leaves behind his strong willed children and grandchildren, as well as so many friends who vow to carry on his dirty sense of humor, love for nature, and ornery legacy.



    Kurt is survived by son, Derek Snell; daughter, Kirstie Snell; daughter, Faith Yates and husband, Kyle; son, Hunter Allen; and grandchildren, James Foster and Audrey Yates.



    He was preceded in death by his father, Billie Gene Snell; mother, Mabel Stella (Franklin) Sharp; stepfather, Marvin Sharp; and his infant sister.



    A funeral service for Kurt will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City, with a visitation beginning one-hour prior to service time. In his honor, please wear your camo gear and comfortable clothes.

    Interment will take place on at Clay City Cemetery at a later date.



    In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorials can be made through GoFundMe at https://gofund.me/7103edb4 to assist the family with funeral expenses or can be made directly to Kistler Patterson Funeral Home.



    Kurt’s family would like to give special thanks to HSHS Hospice of Effingham for their care and support.

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

    Children:
    1. 16. Snell, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. Snell, K.R.  Descendancy chart to this point

    Kurt married ?, C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 5

  1. 13.  Carter, L. Descendancy chart to this point (9.L.4, 6.Virginia3, 5.Magdlena2, 1.Effie1)

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


  2. 14.  Carter, N. Descendancy chart to this point (9.L.4, 6.Virginia3, 5.Magdlena2, 1.Effie1)

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


  3. 15.  Devore, A. Descendancy chart to this point (10.D.4, 6.Virginia3, 5.Magdlena2, 1.Effie1)

  4. 16.  Snell, D. Descendancy chart to this point (12.Kurt4, 7.Billie3, 5.Magdlena2, 1.Effie1)

  5. 17.  Snell, K.R. Descendancy chart to this point (12.Kurt4, 7.Billie3, 5.Magdlena2, 1.Effie1)



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