Mitchell, James Calvin 'Jim'

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• 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]

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

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

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• 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]

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• 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]

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• 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]

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• 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]

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• 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]

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• Reference Number: MITC.U021

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• 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]

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• 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]

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• 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]

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• Reference Number: MITC.U020

Notes:

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

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• 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]

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• 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]

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• 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]

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• 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]

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• Reference Number: SHAR.J003
• _FGRAVE: 24199867

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• 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]

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.

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• 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]