Mitchell, Joseph Henry 'Joe'

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farm Laborer
• Reference Number: MITC.J002
• _FGRAVE: 19786201

Notes:

The 1900 census shows him living in Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois. According to that census, he could not read or write, but could speak English. The Birth place of his parents is unknown.

Birth:
The birthdate on his headstone is 1878

Joseph married Pendleton, Elizabeth Anna on 17 Jul 1895 in Clay County, Illinois. Elizabeth (daughter of Pendleton, Charles and Lagle, Louisa) was born in Nov 1878 in Bucktown, Clay County, Illinois; died after 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Caldwell, Florence 'Flo' on 7 Feb 1913 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Florence (daughter of Caldwell, Jessie Alvious 'Al' and Henderson, Rosa Marie 'Rose') was born on 19 Feb 1891 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 5 Aug 1971 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.J001
• _FGRAVE: 24199872
• Funeral: 5 Oct 1964, Easley-Padgett Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Died:
Duff Grain Elevator, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

James married Penrod, Myrtle on 21 Oct 1916. Myrtle (daughter of Penrod, Samuel Ducksworth and Shelby, Mary C.) was born on 22 Oct 1899; died on 13 Oct 1985 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 17 Oct 1985 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.W001

Family/Spouse: Humphrey, F.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.M001
• _FGRAVE: 46862936
• Funeral: 3 Nov 1973, Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Funeral:
Funeral services were held at the Clay City Chapel, Cardisco-Easley Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Services were conducted by Brother Fred Gordon.

Died:
Mary died at her daughter (Leona's) home in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

Buried:
She was buried in Lot 266 E2 of the Crest Haven Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

Mary married Gray, John Jasper on 30 Oct 1919 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois. John (son of Gray, William and Yauch, Elizabeth 'Lizzie') was born on 26 May 1896 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 19 Jul 1948 in Olney Sanitarium, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 21 Jul 1948 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Grove, John Noel on 7 Oct 1961 in Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois. John (son of Grove, Charles Edgar and Rutger, Susan Irene) was born on 27 Jul 1899 in Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 10 Jun 1968 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Jun 1968 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.L003
• _FGRAVE: 32339639

Notes:

Died:
Mrs. Lucy Scott, 64, of El Paso, Illinois and a native of Sailor Springs, died Thursday night in a nursing home in El Paso.

Lucy married Scott, Harry Samuel on 7 May 1923. Harry was born in 1904; died in 1961; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso, Woodford County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.J003
• _FGRAVE: 57330794
• Military Service: World War II, Technician Fourth Grade, Company C, 330th Engineers, United States Army

Notes:

Joseph Henry served during World War II as an Engineer in the Pacific Theater (India-Burma).

He died at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, Illinois.

Notes from Barbara Maglone: (August 24, 2006)

"Hay! Charlie, This is what I found today: Name: Joseph Henry Mitchell Born: 12-29-1908 -- Birth Place: Sailor Springs Died: 1-9-1964 -- Died: Decatur, Macon county, Illinois Age at death: 55 Place of death: Il, County: Macon, Usual Resid: Christian Co., Died St. Marys Hosp. Decatur, Ill. Residence 32yrs Mosquito township. R.R. Blue Mound, Illinois. Occupation: Township Road Commissioner Fathers name: Joseph H. Mitchell Mothers name: Anna Pendleton Diseased in the Armed Forces: Yes, War: WW2 Social Security #: 382-16-8720 Information given by: Pearl Mitchell How related: Wife Blue,Mound, Illinois Cause of death: Accute Myocardial Infraction Time of occurance 1 day Previous: Accute Myocardial Infraction Time of occurarance 1 month time of death 7:55 AM Doctor: Malcom R. Mathias Burried Mt Alburn Cemetary, Mt Alburn, Illinois The book is #43 Page 288, Macon county court house, Decatur, Illinois Cost $19.00 I also found Josephs discharge papers, and medles he earned, I will pick them up tommorrow. Also, Doctor Mathias lives at the other end of the block from me. I will talk to him and see if he remembers him. I found out at the Macon county clerks office that the land he lived on is probably in Christian County. I will go to Taylorville next week and see if I can find out where he lived."

Funeral:
Mount Auburn Church of Christ,

Military Service:
Technician 4th Grade, Served with Company C, 330th Engineers, United States Army, in the Pacific Theater (India-Burma)

Awarded: Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, 2 Overseas Bars

Family/Spouse: Humphrey, Floy A.. Floy was born on 28 Sep 1908; died on 11 Jul 1954; was buried in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Mount Auburn, Christian County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Gruel, Lydia Pearl on 25 May 1955 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. Lydia was buried in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Mount Auburn, Christian County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Motel Manager
• Reference Number: CALD.A001
• Funeral: 10 Dec 1980, Higdon Funeral Home, Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama

Notes:

Alta's last name was changed to Mitchell after her mother's marriage to Joseph Henry Mitchell.

Family/Spouse: McDowell, William Samuel 'Bill'. William (son of McDowell, John William 'Will' and Fleenor, Sarah Margaret 'Maggie') was born on 16 May 1910 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 21 Sep 1975 in Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas; was buried in Salem Cemetery, Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.G002
• _FGRAVE: 112917570

Notes:

Buried:
Block 19, Lot 430

Grace married Hunley, Casper Hugh on 30 Sep 1930 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Casper (son of Hunley, Ira Henry and McDowell, Anna Florence 'Annie') was born on 21 Oct 1905 in Illinois; died on 20 Sep 1966 in Vacaville, Solano County, California; was buried in Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery, Vacaville, Solano County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.I001
• _FGRAVE: 66090179

Notes:

Supposedly, her birth certificate names her Fredda, there was NO Fredda in her name. Was her name actually "Frances Inda Rose Mitchell" or was it just "Inda Rose Mitchell"?

Inda married Carlyle, Lawrence Everett on 29 Jul 1937 in Knox County, Indiana. Lawrence (son of Carlyle, William Thomas and Workman, Margaret Magnola 'Maggie') was born on 30 Jul 1912 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 19 Sep 1976 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 21 Sep 1976 in Henson Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.A001
• _FGRAVE: 26234572
• Funeral: 4 Nov 1987, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Alice June Cannon of Olney, formerly of Flora, IL died at Richland Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Mt. Erie, the daughter of Joseph and Florence Caldwell Mitchell.

She married Billy E. Cannon December 27, 1945, in Clay City and he survives.

Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, Wesley, Richard, Dennis, and Steve; a daughter, Linda Ainley; a sister, Charlene Tackitt; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Mrs. Cannon was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters.

Services were at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.

Burial was in Clay City Cemetery.

(Published Olney Daily Mail)

Alice married Cannon, Billy Eugene on 27 Dec 1945 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Billy (son of Cannon, Basil Columbus and Thompson, Florena Elizabeth) was born on 26 Mar 1926 in Arkansas; died on 26 Apr 1996 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried on 30 Apr 1996 in Maple Dale Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.L002
• _FGRAVE: 159658012
• Funeral: 19 Mar 2016, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Luella Mae Sharp died Thursday, March 17, 2016 in Flora, IL.

Luella was born September 15, 1921 to Jim and Myrtle Penrod Mitchell. March 23, 1936 she married Melvin Sharp who preceded her in death April 9, 1997.

She is survived by her, Brother, Gary Mitchell, Finley, IL, Daughter-in-law, Babe Sharp-Cotton; Grandchildren, Virginia Larrimore, Clay City, Sonya Adams, North Wilksboro, NC, Shelly Joyner, Pensacola Beach, FL, Rick Sharp, Clay City, Barbara Henshon, Brewton, AL, Ron Ralston, Clay City;
ten Great Grandchildren and five Great Great Grandchildren.

Luella was preceded in Death By her Parents, Husband, Sons, Marvin and Ray, Two sisters and four brothers.

Luella married Sharp, Melvin James on 23 Mar 1936 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois. Melvin (son of Sharp, Benjamin F. 'Ben' and Gregg, Anna Frances 'Annie') was born on 2 Feb 1915 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 9 Apr 1997 in Flora Pavilion Nursing Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Apr 1997 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.H001
• _FGRAVE: 194720662

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

Family/Spouse: Nimnicht, Harold T.. Harold was born on 9 Feb 1910; died on 20 Nov 1979; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Washington, Daviess County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Tool Pusher
• Reference Number: MITC.J004
• _FGRAVE: 26563783
• Military Service: World War II, Airman Apprentice, United States Navy

Notes:

He was a WWII U. S. Navy veteran, a retired tool pusher from PEP Drilling in Malvern, Ohio, and life member of VFW Post 2901, Cambridge, Ohio.

Military Service:
Entered active service on January 13, 1945. Completed boot camp at Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois. Stationed at, served aboard, or assigned to (in turn), Naval Air Station, Norman, Oklahoma; Naval Air Station, Lambert Field, Saint Louis, Missouri; the Cleveland class, light cruiser USS Portsmouth CL-102; and Observation Squadrons VO-10 and VO-2, Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Virginia. Received a general discharge under honorable condition as an Apprentice Airman on December 16, 1948 at same station. Earned the American Campaign Medal and WWII Victory Medal for his service during the periods of eligibility.

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=2219202

Buried:
Plot: Lot 4 - 2 Add - Row 10

James married Franklin, Dorothy A. on 16 Oct 1950. Dorothy (daughter of Franklin, Albert Earl 'Duck' and Holmes, Mildred P.) was born on 16 Aug 1935 in Illinois; died on 29 Aug 2020 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.E010
• _FGRAVE: 41764133
• Funeral: 12 Jan 2001, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

She was a member of the Clay City Church of God.

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

Evelyn married Gray, Virgil Leroy on 14 Sep 1953 in Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois. Virgil (son of Gray, Charles I. 'Charley' and CAMPBELL, Emma) was born on 18 Oct 1909 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana; died on 4 Nov 1959 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Nov 1959 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Evelyn married Young, Carol Eugene 'Curley' in 1963. Carol (son of Young, Thomas Jefferson and Kilpatrick, Bessie Edith) was born on 2 Sep 1914; died on 4 Sep 1981 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Powers Cemetery, Garden Hill Township, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.E001
• _FGRAVE: 36813269

Etta married Sharp, Raymond Earl 'Butch' on 29 Nov 1949 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. Raymond (son of Sharp, Benjamin F. 'Ben' and Gregg, Anna Frances 'Annie') was born on 9 Jun 1929 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 Aug 2020 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.U021

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.D001
• _FGRAVE: 24199384
• Funeral: Easley-Padgett Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Denzle Lee Mitchell, 30, of Clay City, died Saturday morning at Richland Memorial Hospital. He had been in poor health for several months and
unable to follow his occupation as an oil field worker.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Easley- Padgett Funeral Home at Clay City with Rev. T. W. Browder, pastor of the Olney Church of God, in charge. Burial was at Clay City cemetery.

The deceased is survived by his wife, Donna, twin son and daughter, Denzle Wayne and Dennise Jayne, his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Mitchell, and five sisters, Mrs. Lucille Sheridan of Fairfield, Mrs. Luella Sharp and
Mrs. Marie Sharp, both of Clay City, Mrs. Hilah Nimnicht of Washington, Indiana and Mrs. Evelyn Young of Flora. Two brothers, Paul of Cambridge, Ohio, and Gary of Mt. Auburn, also survive.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, December, 1968.

Denzle married Lents, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

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

Notes:

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

Funeral:
Services were conducted by Reverend Fred Gordon.

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

Other Events and Attributes:

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

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

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

Notes:

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

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

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

Entombment was private in the Mausoleum at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.

Buried:
Mausoleum

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

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

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interment was in Clay City Cemetery.

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

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

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

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

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Memorials can be made to Richland County Hope.

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

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

Notes:

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

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SCOT.C001

Cecil married Campbell, L.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SCOT.B001
• _FGRAVE: 37165307

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

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

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

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

I.J. married Barnes, H.R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.L. married Dobbs, P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HUNL.A001

Notes:

Died:
Is this the correct spelling? Could this be Selma, Arkansas?

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HUNL.J001
• _FGRAVE: 142350819
• Military Service: United States Marine Corps

Notes:

He was the son of the late Casper and Gracie Hunley. Jerry served in the United States Marine Corps and was a general contractor where he owned his own business, Hunley Construction Company.

Jerry married Knorr, B.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HUNL.L003
• _FGRAVE: 35406586
• Military Service: Private, United States Marine Corps

Notes:

A veteran of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War stationed in Hawaii, he was retired from International Mill Service, where he was a heavy equipment operator for 27 years.

An active member of the Tri-State Veterans Burial Group, American Legion Post No. 374 and the Chester VFW, he also was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons Wellsville Lodge No. 180, Elks Lodge No. 258, the Moose Lodge and the Potters Club.

Funeral:
Dawson Funeral Home,

Military Service:
His headstone shows Vietnam, his obituary says he served in Hawaii during the Vietnam Era.

Died:
EAST LIVERPOOL - Leland David Hunley, 67, of East Liverpool died at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2009, at Allegheny General Hospital following a sudden illness.

Buried:
Plot V/163-1

Leland married Mattern, Sandra Jean on 25 Apr 1970 in East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio. Sandra was born on 14 Nov 1943 in East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio; died on 3 Apr 2005 in East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio; was buried in Columbiana County Memorial Park, East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HUNL.L002

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CARL.L002
• _FGRAVE: 22053247
• Funeral: 12 Jan 2000, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

She was employed at the Flora Pavilion for ten years and retired from Flora Care Center in April 1999. She was a member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, both in Flora.

Died:
Leona died in her home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Leona married McCracken, Donald Lloyd Sr. on 5 May 1956 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Donald (son of McCracken, John Jacob and Barnett, Nora) was born on 31 Aug 1931 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois; died on 27 Mar 1971 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CARL.B001
• _FGRAVE: 22618228
• Military Service: Viet Nam War, Specialist Fifth Class, United States Army
• Funeral: 14 Sep 2000, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Billie married Struble, Sherri Lee 'Corkie' on 26 Nov 1962 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Sherri (daughter of Struble, Leonard Dale and Dean, Georgia Lorraine 'Georgie') was born on 19 Aug 1945 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 May 1977 in Centralia, Marion County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CARL.G001
• _FGRAVE: 66090239

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CARL.R001
• _FGRAVE: 66090209

D.D. married VANBLAIRCOM, V.V. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CANN.L001

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CANN.R001
• _FGRAVE: 89181145
• Military Service: Viet Nam War, Specialist Fourth Class, United States Army
• Funeral: 28 Apr 2012, First Baptist Church, Altamont, Effingham County, Illinois

Notes:

He was a member of First Baptist Church, VFW Post 7676 and American Legion Post 512, all of Altamont. Mr. Cannon honored his nation's call for service and was inducted in the U.S. Army on April 22, 1969, and served his country honorably with two enlistments, receiving an honorable discharge on May 29, 1979.

He received two overseas bars during the Vietnam War service, both in infantry and armor reconnaissance. Upon moving to Altamont in 1992, Richard was gainfully employed by A & H Implement Co., where he attended, greeted and cared for their customers daily, until his illness caused his early retirement in February 2012.

Military Service:
Mr. Cannon honored his nation's call for service and was inducted in the U.S. Army on April 22, 1969, and served his country honorably with two enlistments, receiving an honorable discharge on May 29, 1979.

He received two overseas bars during the Vietnam War service, both in infantry and armor reconnaissance.

Buried:
Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church, Altamont, with the Rev. Richard Mulvaney officiating.

Burial with military rites will be held in Union Cemetery, Altamont.

Richard married Gaines, C.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CANN.D001
• _FGRAVE: 113536075
• Funeral: 19 Nov 2010, Faith Lutheran Church, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CANN.S001
• _FGRAVE: 127602741
• Funeral: 7 Apr 2014, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Steve was a member of the Church of the Nazarene where he taught Sunday School. He loved to work with the children of the church. Steve was a writer, he loved writing stories and had a few of his stories published in mystery magazines. Steve liked to fish and hunt. He was a die hard Cardinals fan and enjoyed watching them on television.

Steven married Runyon, P.P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Owner of M&M Pump Supply, Clay City, Illinois
• Reference Number: SHAR.M003
• _FGRAVE: 18141987
• Funeral: 9 Jan 2006, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Marvin Harold Sharp, 69, of Clay City, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2006 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.

Visitation will be today at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home with Pastor Brad Harris officiating. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery.

Mr. Sharp was born on July 17, 1936, in Clay County, the son of Melvin James and Luella (Mitchell) Sharp. He married Dody Poppe, who preceded him in death in 1986. He married Mable Franklin who preceded him in death in August 2000.

He was a former owner and employee at M&M Pump Supply in Clay City. He was a member of National Rifle Association and was an avid hunter.

Mr. Sharp is survived by his mother, Luella Sharp of Clay City; his brother, Ray Dean Sharp and his wife, Dolores of Clay City; his dear friend, Geraldine Shroyer of Clay City; seven children, Rick Sharp and his wife, Vicky of Clay City, Sonya Adams and her husband, Jerry of North Carolina, Jenny Larrimore of Clay City, Shelley Hostettler of Florida, Barb Armstrong and fiance, Joel Henshon of Alabama, Kurt Snell of Clay City and Kim Foreman of Demont, Ind.; 18 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and two wives.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.

The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, January 2006

Buried:
Burial was in Clay City Cemetery. Full military rites were conducted by Clay County veterans.

Family/Spouse: Poppe, Medora 'Dody'. Medora (daughter of Poppe, Kenneth and ?, Virginia) was born in 1938 in Illinois; died in Aug 1986. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marvin married Franklin, Mabel Stella on 8 Jan 1968 in Richland County, Illinois. 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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Road Construction
• Reference Number: SHAR.R004
• _FGRAVE: 58098943
• Military Service: Viet Nam War, Private First Class, United States Army
• Funeral: 8 Sep 2010, Clay City Church of God, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Ray Dean Sharp, 65, of Clay City, died at 1 a.m. Thursday, September 2, 2010, at his residence.

Ray was born August 24, 1945 to Melvin and Luella Mae Mitchell Sharp. He married Delores Sharp on November 11, 2000. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army in Vitenam. Ray worked road construction and was a member of the Clay City Church of God, VFW, and the American legion of Flora.

He is survived by his wife and his mother.

Preceding him in death were his father and brother, Marvin.

Services were held at the Church of God with Pastor Rob Bowker officiating.

Burial was in Clay City Cemetery. Full military rites were conducted by Clay County veterans.

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

Memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice.

Funeral:
Services were held at the Church of God with Pastor Rob Bowker officiating.

Buried:
Burial was in Clay City Cemetery. Full military rites were conducted by Clay County veterans.

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

Ray married ?, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.U020

Notes:

Buried:
Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 says buried in Mt Erie Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.J012
• _FGRAVE: 26563766

Notes:

Buried:
Plot: Lot 4 - 2 Add - Row 10

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

Family/Spouse: Young, E.D. Sr.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.R005
• _FGRAVE: 47110256
• Military Service: Private, United States Army

Notes:

Buried:
Section K Site 457

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Burial: Unknown
• Reference Number: YOUN.U002
• _FGRAVE: 157056947

Notes:

She went to Clay City High School, class of 1982, and worked as a CNA for more than 20 years.

Died:
Kimberly Raye Young, 51, of Texico, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016, at her home.

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SHAR.R002

Notes:

Stephen "Dylan" Sharp, 66, of Flora, died on Monday, September 20, 2021 at his home.

Dylan was born on February 13, 1955 in Clay County, Illinois, the son of Raymond "Butch" Earl Sharp and Etta Marie (Mitchell).

Dylan liked hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed attending "church" with friends at the river camp. Dylan took pleasure in working; whether it was in the oilfield working for Bangert's Well Service or bar tending. He enjoyed the camaraderie of his close friends at the VFW, whom he referred to as his family. Dylan loved spending holidays with all of his family at his brother Alan's house, where he was always in charge of frying the turkey.

Dylan is survived by his fiancée, Shelly "Shell" Goyner of Clay City; son, Stephen Sharp and wife Ashley of Olney; grandchildren, Landon, Blayn, Gabriel, Davian, Mason, and Lynae Sharp; brothers, Benny Sharp of Clay City and Allen Sharp of Clay City; step-sister, Sarah Williams and husband Darren of Flora; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Darbie Sharp; and brothers Dennis Sharp and Jerry Sharp.

Cremation Rites were accorded, and a memorial service will be held for Dylan at the VFW in Flora at a later date.

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SHAR.D001
• _FGRAVE: 239259317

Notes:

Dennis L. Sharp, age 58, of Ingraham, Illinois passed away Friday, February 20, 2015, at his home in Ingraham.

Dennis was born August 8, 1956 in Clay County to Raymond and Etta Marie (Mitchell) Sharp. He married Deborah White on December 19, 1987 in Ingraham. Dennis had been an oil field worker and enjoyed outdoor activities like fishing and roaming in the woods.

There will be a Memorial Service honoring Dennis Sharp from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Ingraham Christian Church with Keith Kepley officiating. Memorial donations may be given to the family to assist with expenses and may be sent to Debbie Sharp, 69 Pearl Drive, Ingraham, IL 62434.

Buried:
Cremated. Specifically: Cremation. No burial information given in obituary. Ashes in the care of family.

Dennis married White, D.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SHAR.J003
• _FGRAVE: 24199867

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Bartender
• Reference Number: SHAR.D002

Notes:

Died:
Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri

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

Family/Spouse: Coble, Jerry T.. Jerry died in 2002. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: Tintari, M.. [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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

M.A. married Houck, R.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

C.B. married Perkins, R.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HUNL.D002
• _FGRAVE: 39728739

Notes:

Died:
aged 4 months

Buried:
Plot: V/165-1 walkway

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

D.L. married Thomlinson, B.C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

D.L. married Thomlinson, B.C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.R. married Slover, S.L. Sr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.R. married Woods, J.E.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: O'Dell, D.L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.L. married Pemberton, V.S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.L. married Williams, D.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.L. married Tomasek, J.A.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

N.H. married Chase, C.E.C. Sr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

S.J. married Johnson, W.P.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

B.R. married Knight, G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CARL.S001
• _FGRAVE: 118341223
• Funeral: 24 Nov 1992, Vineyard Funeral Home, Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri

Notes:

Died:
He had a heart transplant in 1989 he died in 1992 due to complications of said heart transplant. There was a blood clot in his heart the doctors gave him a blood thinner to break it up, but it just broke loose, traveled to his brain and he went into a seizure. But I'm sure he was gone before the ambulance got him to the hospital.

Buried:
Sec 4, row 9, grave 30

26 Feb 2010: Obituary says buried in Festus, Missouri. According to Find a grave.com, Sacred Heart Cemetery is located in Crystal City, (just east) of Festus, Missouri.

T.W. married Tolliver, T. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

R.W.R. married Basinger, V. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

S. married Adams, J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B. married Armstrong [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B. married Henshon, J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SHAR.S003
• _FGRAVE: 232730506

Notes:

Shelley J. (Sharp) Joyner, 64, of Clay City, Illinois, died on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Shelley was born on August 3, 1957 in Clay City to Marvin Sharp and Medora (Poppe) Jones.

Later she married David Joyner, and he preceded her in death.

Shelley enjoyed helping people in need. She volunteered her time to charitable organizations to help older folks and those in need. She loved to read and to garden.

Shelley is survived by her sisters, Virginia Larrimore of Clay City, Sonya Adams and husband Jerry of North Wilkesboro, NC, and Barbara Sharp and companion Joel Henshon of Brewton, AL; brother, Richard Sharp of Clay City; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 07, 2021 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City, with a visitation beginning one hour prior.

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

J.D. married Wyatt, C.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: YOUN.C009

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: YOUN.E008
• _FGRAVE: 201304203

Notes:

Everett Dale Young, Jr., 48, of Flora, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his residence.

Everett was born on November 16, 1970 in Flora, IL, the son of Everett Dale Young and Donna Mitchell.

Everett loved spending time with his children, family, and friends. He loved Nascar #48 and also loved fishing and camping. Everett really loved music, including the Foo Fighters. He also enjoyed participating in the polar plunge for Special Olympics with Erika.

Everett is survived by his special friend, Kristi Bailey, of Louisville, IL; daughters, Ashley Guthery and Joshawa Heir, of Ramsey, IL, Jessica and husband, Christopher Spour, of Altamont, IL, and Erika Young, of Ramsey, IL; son, Donovan Young and Britney Heiman, of Vandalia, IL; father, Everett Dale Young, Sr. and Roberta, of Rinard, IL; mother, Donna Young, of Flora, IL; brothers, Tim Young, of Clay City, IL, Ted Young and Beth, of Louisville, IL, and Brad Young and Penny, of Flora, IL; sister, Donnita Gregory, of Flora, IL; step-brother, Dave Casolari and Stacy, of Flora, IL; step-sister, Cheri Casolari, of Rinard, IL; and twelve grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Dale Young.

Memorials can be made to the family.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, July 26, 2019 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City. There will be no service. Cremation Rites were accorded.

Died:
Everett Dale Young, Jr., 48, of Flora, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his residence.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: YOUN.B001

Notes:

Brad Lee Young, age 47, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

He was born December 1, 1974, in Flora, the son of Everett and Donna (Mitchell) Young. He was united in marriage to Penny Smith on January 5, 2005, in Louisville, and together they have shared 17 wedding anniversaries.

Brad had worked at Quad Graphics and HELLA Electronics in the past. He loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar, working on cars and bikes, and drawing. He was an outstanding father and husband.

He is survived by his wife: Penny Young of Flora; children: Tonya Young of Edwardsville, Robert Young of Flora, and Maverick Foreman of Flora; father: Everett (Roberta) Young of Rinard; mother: Donna Young of Flora; 2 brothers: Tim Young of Flora, and Ted Young of Louisville; a sister: Donnita Young of Clay City; a stepbrother: David Casolari of Flora; and a stepsister: Cheri Casolari of Rinard.

He was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Christopher and Everett Jr.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home.

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

Brad married Smith, P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

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

Notes:

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

Bridget Karrick
September 4, 1977 - March 10, 2020

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

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

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

Bridget was preceded in death by her grandparents.

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: FRAN.C001
• _FGRAVE: 44858691

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: RENN.M001

J.A. married Morton, M.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

S.L. married Bonham, C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

W.L. married Newbolds, T.N. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

E.L.E. married Johnson, H.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

D.J.D. married Pierce, H. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

D.J.D. married ?, S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

S.L. married Thomas, S.P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: JOHN.W004

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: JOHN.A002
• Funeral: 22 Sep 1993, Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Funeral:
Graveside services at Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Died:
Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois
Aimee was 3 months old when she died.

A.N.N. married Savin, M.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PULV.W001

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

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

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

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

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

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