Conner, Everett 'Bab'

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• Reference Number: CONN.E001
• _FGRAVE: 18363905

Notes:

Everett Conner, 70, of Clay City, died at his home at 4 a.m. today.

He was born in Clay County May 3, 1903.

On Feb. 28, 1924 he married Nica Luke in Olney.

Surviving are his wife; two sons, Harold of Roscommon, Mich, and John of Flora; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Pate of Clay City, and Mrs. Joyce Bissey of Flora; 16 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; a half-brother, Shirley Conner, and a half sister, Mrs. Bertha Gregory, both of Olney.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, three brothers, and a sister.

Arrangements are pending at the Clay City Chapel of the Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home.


Taken from the Olney Daily Mail,March 30, 1974.

Everett married Luke, Nica Millie on 28 Feb 1924 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Nica (daughter of Luke, John Albert and Graham, Nella 'Nellie') was born on 25 Aug 1907 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 29 Apr 1989 in Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 2 May 1989 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Truck Driver
• Reference Number: CONN.L001
• _FGRAVE: 35980310
• Military Service: United States Army

Notes:

Lester died in a truck wreck.

Military Service:
Inducted 21 Apr 1943, served six months in Texas and California, and was honorably discharged due to ill health.

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• Reference Number: CONN.B001
• _FGRAVE: 18312566
• Funeral: 25 Nov 1992, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Betty attended school in Clay City, Illinois.

Died:
Betty died at her home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Betty married Pate, Ira James on 2 Feb 1946 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois. Ira (son of Pate, James Archie and Williams, Emily Jane) was born on 15 Aug 1906 in Alabama; died on 3 Feb 1997 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Feb 1997 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Oil Field Laborer
• Reference Number: CONN.H001
• _FGRAVE: 18300807
• Military Service: Korean War, Private First Class, United States Air Force
• Funeral: 20 Oct 1997, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Died:
Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Harold married Myers, Margret Betty on 12 Apr 1951 in Grayling, Crawford County, Michigan. Margret was born on 31 Aug 1932 in Roscommon, Roscommon County, Michigan; died on 10 Nov 1988 in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 13 Nov 1988 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: CONN.J002
• _FGRAVE: 255926732
• Military Service: Korean War, United States Army
• Funeral: 3 Jul 2023, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

John Dowe “Badeye” Conner Sr., age 91, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday night, June 27, 2023, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

He was born March 17, 1932, in Clay City, the son of Everett and Nica (Luke) Conner. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Behnke on June 2, 1962, in Flora, and together they have shared 61 wedding anniversaries.

John proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He had worked for Dick Shaffer Oil and later owned and operated his own oil tank painting business. He enjoyed collecting and restoring antique kerosene and oil lanterns, tinkering around in his shed, and spending time with his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife: Mary Ann Conner of Flora; a daughter: Julie (Kent) Acree; 5 grandchildren, including special grandchildren: Gretchen Conner, Ian Acree, and Katrina Acree; 6 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son: John Dowe Conner Jr.; and siblings: Harold Conner, Lester Conner, Betty Pate, and Joyce Bissey.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora with the presentation of military funeral honors. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) and these will be accepted through the funeral home.

Buried:
Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora with the presentation of military funeral honors.

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

John married Hoskins, Marilyn I. on 23 Feb 1973. Marilyn (daughter of Hoskins, Clyde J. and Dudley, Pansy) was born on 22 Jan 1938 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 Dec 2010 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Dec 2010 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: CONN.J003
• Funeral: 8 Jun 2013, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

During her life she worked at Kerns Manufacturing, Clay County Hospital as a CNA, and at North American Lighting. Her most important job was to be mother to her 9 children and many others who she treated like her children. Joyce was a loyal and active member of Faith Tabernacle, a member of Clay County Senior Citizens, and enjoyed playing Pinochle and spending time with her friends.

Family/Spouse: Moats, Paul William. Paul (son of MOATS, Snoda J. and Carlyle, Mary D.) was born on 23 Mar 1931 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 3 Jun 1991 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 6 Jun 1991 in Rusk Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joyce married Bissey, Larry Paul on 15 Dec 1958 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Larry (son of Bissey, John Milnor and Rogers, Verda Bernice) was born on 15 Dec 1937 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 8 Jul 2004 in Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Jul 2004 in Richland Cemetery, Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Oil Field Worker
• Reference Number: PATE.J001
• _FGRAVE: 26564395
• Military Service: Viet Nam War, Specialist Fourth Class, 62nd Transportation Company, (Special Troops), United States Army, United States Army
• Funeral: 18 Jun 1984, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Military Service:
Notes from Carl Wayne Gray:

"Sonny" took basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He served in Viet Nam with United States Army Vietnam, possibly with the 1st Logistical Command, United States Army where he was a truck driver..

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

James married Cochran, B.K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Oilfield Worker,
• Reference Number: PATE.B001
• _FGRAVE: 61419453
• Military Service: United States Army
• Funeral: 13 Nov 2010, Neal Funeral Home, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Clay City — Billy Dale Pate, 62, of Clay City died at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Lake Wales Medical Center, Lake Wales, Fla.

Mr. Pate was born April 8, 1948, in Clay City, the son of Ira and Betty (Connor) Pate. He was an oil field worker and also worked at Hella in Flora. Billy was a member of Louisville American Legion and Eagles. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

He is survived by one son, James Dale (Amy) Pate of Louisville; four grandchildren, Cody Dell Pate, Tesla Enlow, Abby Nicole Pate and Emily Dawn Pate; and one great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

Funeral services were held at Neal Funeral Home, Louisville with military rites by the American Legion.

Burial was in Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

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His obituary lists him as a Vietnam War Veteran. Billy served Stateside in the United States Army and should have been shown as a Vietnam Era Veteran.

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Military Service:
His obituary lists him as a Vietnam War Veteran. He served Stateside in the United States Army and should have been shown as a Vietnam Era Veteran.

Funeral:
Funeral services were held at Neal Funeral Home, Louisville with military rites by the American Legion.

Billy married Cantrell, M.J.S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Billy married Guinn, B.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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• Reference Number: CONN.D001
• _FGRAVE: 234832345

Notes:

Dorothy Wyatt, age 69, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her home, just 9 days away from her 70th birthday.

She was born December 21, 1951, in Grayling, Michigan, the daughter of Harold Dean “Baldy” and Margaret Betty (Myer) Conner Sr. She was united in marriage to Kenneth “Kenny” Gene Wyatt on January 25, 1973, in Roscommon, Michigan. To this union three children were born: Shawn, Charity, and Chad. Kenny and Dorothy were baptized together May 7, 2015, and they shared 43 wedding anniversaries until his death April 10, 2016.

Dorothy graduated from Roscommon High School in 1970. She enjoyed time spent fishing, playing cards, and reading. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandson. She had babysat in the past, worked at Flora Rehab & Health Care Center, Bel-Tronics, and finally Hella Manufacturing where she retired from in 2015. Dorothy spent much of her retirement camping at local state parks and fishing as much as possible.

She is survived by her children: Shawn Erin Williams (Kevin) of Flora, Charity Dawn Mitchell (Derek) of Clay City, and Chad Leo Wyatt (Penny) of Vergennes; siblings: Rosalee (“Butch” Nathan) Stillwell of Grayling, Michigan, Harold (Rachell) Conner Jr. of Tennessee, Brenda Conner of Flora, and Linda (Gerard) Cummings of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 5 grandchildren: Kenna Williams, Sabryna Williams (Brandon Hand), Josie Williams (Austin Davis), Tryston Wyatt, and Bella Wyatt; a great-grandson: Christopher Ray Davis; father-in-law: Noel Wyatt of Clay City; brother-in-law: Wayne Wyatt of Clay City; and sister-in-law: Mona Kay (Steve) Lewis.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Harold and Betty Conner; husband: Kenny Wyatt; and mother-in-law: Kathryn Wyatt.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Bridget Schnautz officiating. Visitation will be 12 noon until time of service on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Cancer Crusaders or Sailor Springs American Legion Post 0230 and will be accepted through the funeral home.

Dorothy married Wyatt, Kenneth Gene 'Kenny' on 25 Jan 1973 in Roscommon, Roscommon County, Michigan. Kenneth (son of Wyatt, Noel Eugene and Herdes, Kathryn Jean) was born on 28 Dec 1949 in Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; died on 10 Apr 2016 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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• Reference Number: CONN.E003

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• Reference Number: CONN.J001
• _FGRAVE: 230086961
• Military Service: United States Air Force

Notes:

John D. Conner Jr., age 65, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at his home.

He was born May 23, 1956, in Flora, Illinois, the son of John D. and Marilyn (Hoskins) Conner Sr.

John served in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in E.O.D. operations. He worked for Sledge Drilling for many years and loved oilfield work. John was very caring and was always helping others with handyman projects of all types. He had been part of the Flatlanders Motorcycle Club in the past, and especially enjoyed planting and tending to his tomato plants and spending time with Peabody the dog.

He is survived by a son: Derek Mitchel of Olney; grandchildren: Tristan Mitchel of Olney, Ian Davis of Clay City, and Roreigh Mitchel of Olney; 2 sisters: Cathy Sledge Kieta of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Julie (Kent) Acree of Flora; father: John (Mary Ann) Conner of Flora; stepbrothers: Donnie Sledge and Kevin (Deanna) Brown; stepsister: Vicky Evans; several nieces and nephews, cousins including: Pam Williams and Brenda Rinehart; and friend: Richard Bassett.

He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather: Marilyn and Walter Sledge; and a sister: Elizabeth Ann Conner.

A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Military funeral honors will be presented at 7 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested to Fur a Good Paws or Clay County Cancer Crusaders and will be accepted through the funeral home.

Military Service:
John served in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in E.O.D. operations.

Buried:
Cremated. Specifically: Ashes given to family. No burial plans given.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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• Reference Number: BISS.D001
• _FGRAVE: 18363910

Notes:

Dale was 14 months old when he died.

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

A.A. married ?, M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.L. married McPherson, M.N.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.L. married MICK, C.E.B. Jr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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• Reference Number: MIX.J004
• _FGRAVE: 141875617
• Funeral: 30 Jan 2015, Hosselton Funeral Home, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois

Notes:

Jeremy was born October 10, 1996 at Olney, IL to Everett and Pamela Mix-Bissey. He was a senior at Cisne High School, a member of 4-H, FFA, Boy Scouts and attended Blue Point Youth Group.

Jeremy enjoyed spending time outside, hunting, fishing, camping, and shooting his Bow. He especially enjoyed playing basketball with his brother, friends, and getting together with the guys to play video games.

Died:
Jeremy Paul Mix-Bissey, 18, of Cisne passed away 1:24AM Monday, January 26, 2015 at Clay County Hospital.

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