Harrison, William Sanford

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Mechanic
• Reference Number: HARR.W008
• _FGRAVE: 24075306
• Census: 28-29 Apr 1930, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 05b
• Census: 22 May 1940, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 11a

William married Patridge, Mary Elizabeth on 23 Dec 1908 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Mary (daughter of Patridge, Elmer Newell and Hough, Amanda) was born on 1 Nov 1889 in Illinois; died on 8 Aug 1982; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HARR.W007
• _FGRAVE: 18552094
• Census: 28-29 Apr 1930, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 05b

William married Miller, Flo O. on 20 Apr 1931. Flo (daughter of Miller, Charles Henry and Sullens, Ora May 'Mattie') was born on 9 Mar 1913 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Apr 1931; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HARR.M004
• _FGRAVE: 18349001
• Census: 28-29 Apr 1930, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 05b
• Census: 22 May 1940, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 11a
• Funeral: 28 Dec 2002, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Mrs. Hunley was a homemaker and a member of the Clay City First Baptist Church, Clay City.

Buried:
Plot: Lot 14 - 4 Div.

Mildred married Hunley, Paul Archibald on 7 Nov 1929 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Paul (son of Hunley, Jesse Sr. and Williams, Minnie E.) was born on 14 Apr 1910 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 Feb 1990 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HARR.K001
• _FGRAVE: 22041188

Notes:

He was a self-employed plumber and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Olney.

Kenneth married Raley, Burnace M. on 24 Dec 1933. Burnace (daughter of Raley, Frank and Smith, Dolly Mae) was born on 14 Dec 1915; died on 19 Mar 2001; was buried in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HARR.M003
• _FGRAVE: 41498656
• Census: 28-29 Apr 1930, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 05b
• Census: 22 May 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 10a
• Funeral: 3 Sep 2009, Red Brush Christian Church, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

A homemaker, Mrs. Laughton enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening with her husband, who preceded her in death Sept. 11, 2007. She was a member of Garden Club No. 4,Eastern Star Lodge, Red Brush Christian Church in Louisville and Sailor Springs Christian Church, where she was a former Sunday School teacher and song leader.

Mabel married LAUGHTON, Fred Sidney on 2 Nov 1934. Fred (son of LAUGHTON, James Magus and Austin, Amemrillas) was born on 30 Oct 1912 in Illinois; died on 10 Sep 2007; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HARR.W009
• _FGRAVE: 64766550
• Funeral: Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois
• Military Service: World War II, Seaman First Class, United States Navy

Notes:

He was a building contractor, a WWII U.S. Navy veteran, and a member of Louisville United Methodist Church, Clay City American Legion, and was a member & past master of Clay City Masonic Lodge.

Willard use to enjoy going fishing, deer hunting, camping, mushroom hunting, gardening, going trout fishing in Missouri, and spending winters in Texas. He loved his family and grandchildren.

Military Service:
Enlisted and entered active service as an Apprentice Seaman on June 13, 1944 at Chicago, Illinois. After two months of basic training at Naval Training Station Great Lakes, Illinois, assigned to Pre-Embarkation Barracks, Treasure Island, San Francisco, California, where he served in the maintenance and repair of the station. Earned the American Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Seaman First Class on February 19, 1946 at Naval Separation Center, Shoemaker, California.

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=1987221

Buried:
Burial will be in Orchard Hill Cemetery with military honors.

Willard married Stanford, Kathryn Elizabeth on 30 Jun 1940 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Kathryn (daughter of Stanford, Clarence Homer and Weiler, Pearl Elizabeth) was born on 29 Oct 1921 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Dec 2013 in Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri; was buried in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HARR.E004
• _FGRAVE: 171689230
• Funeral: 26 Oct 2016, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Ellarea worked alongside Hubert for many years on their farm south of Clay City, raising a family, and genuinely living a Christian life. She lovingly cared for her children and later her grandchildren, often taking the time to come outdoors and play with them when she wasn’t busy cooking meals and baking the very best pies, sewing, and helping others. She enjoyed camping and traveling, and worked for a time at J.C. Penney. She had been an active member of Bethel United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and served on the board.

Died:
Ellarea Moseley, age 93, of Flora, Illinois, and formerly of Clay City, passed away Friday evening, October 21, 2016, at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Ellerea married Moseley, Hubert Clinton on 5 Feb 1942 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. Hubert (son of Moseley, James Earl and Hubble, Jane 'Janie') was born on 7 Aug 1920; died on 26 Jun 1999; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HARR.C008
• _FGRAVE: 193618226
• Military Service: Korean War, Staff Sergeant, United States Air Force

Notes:

Carman "C. L." Harrison, 87, of Olney, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

He was born on October 4, 1930 in Clay City, IL, the son of William and Mary (Patridge) Harrison.

He married Phoebe (Thomas) on October 4, 2004 in Olney, IL. She survives him.

C. L. served in the US Air Force and served in Korea. He worked as a heavy equipment operator. C. L. was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and the Eagles. He loved to ride motorcycles and got into woodworking when he retired. He also loved to hunt and fish. He loved dogs, especially Lizzy. C. L. loved his family and will be missed by all who knew him.

C. L. is survived by his wife, Phoebe; daughter, Deb Henman of Olney; son, Leroy Harrison of Olney; son, Gerald (Beverly) Harrison of Olney; daughter, Carolyn (Joe) Holloway of Flora; daughter, Pam (Matt) Craig of Dundas; son, Les (Tammy) Harrison of Olney; son, David Harrison of Florida; step-son, Jerry Tucker of Olney; step-daughter, Tasha (Matt) Legg of Olney; 24 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Terri Page, 4 sisters, and 3 brothers, and 1 grandson.

Memorials can be made to the Olney VFW.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 8, 2018 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney with burial following in Haven Hill Cemetery. Full Military Rites will be performed at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home. Cremation Rites to be accorded following visitation.

Military Service:
C. L. served in the US Air Force and served in Korea.

Carman married Thomas, Phoebe on 4 Oct 2004 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Phoebe (daughter of Thomas, George Henry Sr. and Carson, Mary Elizabeth) was born on 19 Apr 1952; died on 7 May 2022 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HARR.C005

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• Reference Number: HARR.I002
• Funeral: Neal Funeral Home, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

She was a homemaker and member of Sailor Springs Southern Baptist Church.

Irma married Evans, John H. on 16 Mar 1952. John was born on 10 Mar 1923; died on 30 Jun 1997; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J. married Butler, L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

D.J. married Gordon, R.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HUNL.N003
• _FGRAVE: 190250620

Notes:

She moved to North Carolina in 1997 to be with daughter Paula, husband Gary Anderson and their children Mattie and Moriah.

She was a member of River Life Church in Mooresville, where she was involved in the Crowns of Glories senior group. Dean loved gardening, road trips with her friends, interior design, photography, baking, and spending time with loved ones.

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

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• Occupation: Interior Decorator
• Reference Number: HUNL.P003
• _FGRAVE: 18348984
• Military Service: Viet Nam War, Airman First Class, United States Air Force

Notes:

A 39-year-old former Clay City resident was shot and killed in an apparent robbery at 8:40 p.m. Sunday in Broward County, near Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Paul Ronald Hunley, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., died from bullet wounds in his chest and arm following the apparent robbery. He was found in the front seat of his car in a darkened field near the Parkway Middle School in an unincorporated area of Broward County.

The neighborhood was described as a "ghetto area" by a reporter for the Fort Lauderdale News and Sun-Sentinel. It was located about three miles from Mr. Hunley's middle class neighborhood home, the reporter said.

According to the reporter, Mr. Hunley had left his house to visit friends. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hunley of Clay City, were visiting him at his Fort Lauderdale home at the time.

The newspaper account reported that Mr. Hunley's wallet had been scattered and his money was missing. He also had beating marks, indicating that he struggled with his assailant before he was shot.

Mr. Hunley had been employed as an interior decorator for Modernage in North Miami, Fla. Prior to that, he operated his own business, Interior Design by Paul Hunley.

Mr. Hunley's obituary appears on page 3.

According to the reporter, Fort Lauderdale Police are looking for a suspect, but no arrests have been made.

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

T. married ?, S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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• Occupation: Doctor
• Reference Number: HARR.R003
• Funeral: 1 Jul 2015, Northeast Baptist, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri

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

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

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• Reference Number: MOSE.D006
• _FGRAVE: 43746839
• Funeral: 3 Nov 2009, McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois

Notes:

Donnell Raymond Moseley, age 66, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009.

He was the son of Hubert C. and Ellarea Harrison Moseley.

On June 20, 1965, he married Margaret H. Petty in Clay City, Illinois.

Ray entered the pest control industry and later became manager of Springfield Terminix. He served two terms as president of the Illinois Pest Control Association and was honored with the Distinguished Service Award before retiring December 2008. He was active in the AIM Class at West Side Christian Church in Springfield.

Surviving are his wife, Margaret Moseley of Taylorville; daughters, Stephanie Rae Moseley of Taylorville, Danielle Hayes and husband Jeffery of Portage, Indiana and Lenee Moseley of Springfield; grandchildren, Hadassah Hayes and Moriah Hayes; mother, Ellarea Moseley of Flora; sister, Cheryl H. Headlee and husband Dennis of Xenia.

Ray was preceded in death by his father.

Arrangements entrusted to the McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, Illinois.

Donnell married Petty, Margaret Hope on 20 Jun 1965 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Margaret (daughter of Petty, Loren Herman and Colclasure, Helen G.) was born on 2 Oct 1944 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 24 Dec 2019 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

G.L. married McDowell, B.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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• Reference Number: GORD.C001
• _FGRAVE: 23117864

Notes:

Connie J. Dust, 57, of Shumway, died at 9:59 a.m. Friday, November 23, 2007, at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Mrs. Dust was born September 26, 1950, in Flora, the daughter of Russell E. and Dixie J. (Hunley) Gordon. She married Howard H. Dust on June 9, 1972. He survives.

She was a kindergarten teacher at the Early Learning Center for Effingham Unit #40. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shumway, St. Mary's Council of Catholic Women and Illinois Education Association, was active in Right to Life and was a board member for Catholic Charities.

She is survived by her husband, Howard; one son, Joseph; one daughter, Sara; her mother, Dixie J. Johnson; two brothers, Richard Gordon, and Randy Gordon; and two sisters, Trudy Harris and Sondra Geiger.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Visitation was at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham.

Funeral services were at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shumway.

Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery in Shumway.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to Catholic Charities, Right to Life or the donor's choice.

Connie married Dust, H.H. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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