Patridge, Elmer Newell

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• Reference Number: PATR.E002
• _FGRAVE: 18645321
• Census: 7 Apr 1930, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 01b

Family/Spouse: Hough, Amanda. Amanda was born on 3 Oct 1865 in Illinois; died on 28 Aug 1931; was buried in Number Four Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: PATR.J001
• _FGRAVE: 18645311

Jesse married Guffy, Lola M. on 29 Sep 1928 in Wayne County, Illinois. Lola was born in 1888; died in 1963; was buried in Number Four Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: PATR.B004
• _FGRAVE: 24075480

Family/Spouse: Murbarger, David. David (son of Murbarger, J.H. and Harrison, M.A.) was born on 22 Sep 1881 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 3 Aug 1964; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: PATR.M002
• _FGRAVE: 24075313
• 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

Mary married Harrison, William Sanford on 23 Dec 1908 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. William was born on 18 Nov 1887 in Hoosier Township, Clay County, Illinois; died on 16 Aug 1956; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: PATR.J004
• _FGRAVE: 24075430

Family/Spouse: Norton, Lula. Lula (daughter of Norton, Samuel J. and Lewis, Sarah Ellen 'Ella') was born on 18 May 1896 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 15 May 1994 in Jefferson Oaks Nursing Home, Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri; was buried on 18 May 1994 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: PATR.L003
• _FGRAVE: 18552046
• Census: 22 May 1940, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 13b

Leland married ?, Lillian on 26 Mar 1932. Lillian was born in 1910 in Illinois; died in 1993; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: PATR.B006

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• Reference Number: PATR.D005
• _FGRAVE: 136713208

Family/Spouse: Hilderbrand, Geneva Luella. Geneva was born on 21 Aug 1920; died in Nov 1976; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: PATR.M010

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• Reference Number: PATR.R005
• _FGRAVE: 18562360
• Census: 22 May 1940, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 13b

Family/Spouse: Anderson, Ethel Berniece. Ethel (daughter of Anderson, Albert Marion and Hicks, Ethel Mae) was born on 29 Jul 1923 in Illinois; died on 24 Jul 2008; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: MURB.O001
• _FGRAVE: 2558163
• Military Service: World War I, Private, United States Army

Notes:

Buried:
Plot: H, 377

Family/Spouse: YEAGER, Mary A.. Mary was born on 22 Jun 1909 in Garfield, Bergen County, New Jersey; died on 26 Feb 1987 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: MURB.L001
• _FGRAVE: 36845012
• Census: 17 May 1940, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 10a
• Funeral: 28 May 1987, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Leo Murbarger died at the Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Mr. Murbarger was born Sept. 11, 1908, in Clay County, the son of David and Bertha (Patridge) Murbarger. He married Vida Rosenburg Feb. 16, 1938, in Clay City.

He was a retired school custodian from the Clay City Grade School. Previously he and Vida had managed the Flora Golf Course.

He was a member of the Clay City Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Vida; four daughters, Shirley Ausbrook, Marilyn Helburn, Phyllis Koss, Carolyn Sunday; five brothers, Rolla Murbarger, Shelby Murbarger, Carroll Murbarger, Eath Murbarger, and Neal Murbarger; two sisters, Cecil Staser and Maxine Tibbs; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild.

Services were held at Hosselton-Bookhout-Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City with Rev. Norman Sloan presiding.

Burial was in Clay City Cemetery.

Leo married Rosenberg, Vida Evelyn on 16 Feb 1938 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Vida (daughter of Rosenberg, Bert and Cummins, Gertrude B.) was born on 3 Jul 1919 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 12 Feb 2014 in Yulee, Nassau County, Florida; was buried on 18 Feb 2014 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: MURB.R001
• _FGRAVE: 70572049

Family/Spouse: Ogden, Millie Louise. Millie was born on 1 Sep 1926; died on 24 May 2010 in Illinois; was buried in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens, Bethalto, Madison County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: MURB.S001
• _FGRAVE: 70508888
• Funeral: 12 Aug 2000, Johnson Funeral Home, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois

Family/Spouse: Blankenship, Arletta. Arletta was born on 13 Dec 1927; died on 12 Jun 1996; was buried in Arborcrest Memorial Park, Funkhouser, Effingham County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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• Reference Number: MURB.C001
• _FGRAVE: 18318525
• Funeral: Clay City United Methodist Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Cecil Staser of Clay City died at Clay County Hospital, Flora, IL.

She was born in Clay County, the daughter of David & Bertha Patridge Murbarger. She married Robert D. Staser on March 17, 1932. He preceded her in death in January of 1978.

She was a retired cook from the Clay City Grade School and was a member of the Clay City United Methodist Church. She taught Queen Esther Sunday School Class and attended Clay City United Methodist Church Quilting Club.

Mrs. Staser is survived by a daughter, Patricia Workman; two sons, William and Robert Staser; a special friend, A. J. Crown; brothers Eath Murbarger & Neal Murbarger; 10 grandchildren & eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three children, seven brothers and one sister.

Funeral services were held at the Clay City United Methodist Church with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

(Published Olney Daily Mail)

Buried:
Plot: Lot 1 - 2 Add - Row 17 - Sp 1

Cecil married Staser, Robert David on 17 Mar 1932. Robert (son of Staser, William David and Taylor, Margaret Etta 'Maggie') was born on 27 Nov 1907 in Illinois; died on 26 Jan 1978; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: MURB.J001
• _FGRAVE: 49869825
• Funeral: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Noble, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

He was a retired employee of Continental Phone Co. and was now part owner of M & L Well Service in Olney.

Died:
John E. Murbarger, 68, Noble, died at 5 a.m. Saturday, March 24, in a Tifton, Georgia hospital.

John married Lambird, Dorothy Faye on 30 Nov 1938 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky. Dorothy (daughter of Lambird, Vance and Pottorff, Luna) was born on 13 Apr 1920 in Wakefield, Richland County, Illinois; died on 25 Sep 1991 in Springfield Memorial Hospital, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Wakefield Cemetery, Wakefield, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: MURB.A001
• _FGRAVE: 27166952

Arkell married Shelton, Verna on 27 Mar 1937. Verna (daughter of SHELTON, George Elmer and Rash, Stella M.) was born on 26 Apr 1918 in Wayne City, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 7 Oct 2010 in Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried on 9 Oct 2010 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: MURB.C002
• _FGRAVE: 15572150
• Funeral: Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois
• Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, 33rd Infantry ('Santa Fe') Division. United States Army

Notes:

Carroll David Murbarger, 66, Clay City, died in the afternoon Wednesday, September 23, 1987 in his home.

Services in the Hosselton-Bookhout-Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City with Rev. Ron Linder presiding. Burial in Clay City Cemetery.

Mr. Murbarger was born Sept. 5, 1921 in Clay County the son of David and Bertha (Patridge) Murbarger. He married Marjorie Benskin Sept. 29, 1950 in Wayne County.

He was retired from AMF/Roadmaster after 17 years. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the Clay City American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; a son, Parvin Murbarger of Clay City; three daughters, Mrs. David (Deanna) Benson of Hanover Park, Sharon Williams of Flora and Eunice Murbarger of Kirkwood, Mo.; four brothers, Rolla Murbarger of Bethalto, Shelby Murbarger of Effingham, Eath Murbarger of Clay City and Neal Murbarger of Ingraham; two sisters, Mrs. Cecil Staser and Maxine Tibbs, both of Clay City; and four grandchildren.

Mr. Murbarger was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and a sister.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)obit courtesy of NanC (#47346368)

Carroll married Benskin, Marjorie Faye on 29 Sep 1950 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois. Marjorie (daughter of Benskin, Orville and Gill, Ethel Grace) was born on 8 Jan 1930 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Jun 2018; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: MURB.E001
• _FGRAVE: 18083490
• Funeral: Clay City Christian Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois
• Military Service: Korean War, Corporal, United States Army

Notes:

He worked in the oil field, operated a television and repair business, a carpet business, and retired as a rural mail carrier.

He was a member of Clay City Christian church and was a Korean Conflict veteran.

After retirement, Eath and Retha spent the winters in Palm Harbor, FL. He was a member of Sailor Springs American Legion, the Flora Moose, and enjoyed camping, bowling, and playing cards.

Buried:
Plot: Lot 16 - Franklin - Row F - Sp. 2

Eath married PADGETT, Retha on 30 Aug 1949 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Retha (daughter of PADGETT, Kenneth Elsworth and Fulk, Opal I.) was born on 11 Jul 1930 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Dec 2018 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: MURB.W001
• _FGRAVE: 114700028
• Funeral: 3 Aug 2013, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Wanda Maxine Tibbs, 88, of Clay City, was born on May 17, 1925 in Clay City, Illinois, the daughter of David and Bertha (Patridge) Murbarger. She married Charles "Hank" Tibbs on May 25, 1947 in Kentucky. He preceded her in death on September 30, 2012.

Maxine liked country music and loved chocolate. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Riley; Daughter, Barbara Heath; Daughter, Rhonda Weidner; Daughter, Tina Hopson; Brother, Neil Murbarger; ten Grandkids, 18 Great Grandkids, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, granddaughter, Pamela Heath, sister, "Babe 1" Murbarger, sister Cecile Murbarger Staser, and brothers, Opal Murbarger, Rolla Murbarger, Leo Murbarger, John Murbarger, Arkell Murbarger, Carroll Murbarger, Eath Murbarger, and Shelby Murbarger.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 3rd, at 10:30am, at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, in Clay City; with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, August 2nd, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at the Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, in Clay City.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Clay County.

Wanda married Tibbs, Charles Henry 'Hank' on 27 May 1947 in Kentucky. Charles (son of Tibbs, Charlie and Walter, Camille) was born on 8 Apr 1926 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 30 Sep 2012; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: MURB.U001
• _FGRAVE: 24075487

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• Reference Number: MURB.B001

N.R. married Phillips, C.J. [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]

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• 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]

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• 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]

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• 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]

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• Reference Number: HARR.C005

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• Reference Number: PATR.L004
• _FGRAVE: 30176638
• Funeral: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois
• Census: 22 May 1940, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 13b

Notes:

Lola Ruth Monical, 74, of Mesa, Ariz., died Wednesday, September 24, 2008.

Mrs. Monical was born July 20, 1934.

She is survived by her husband, Robert C. Monical, Mesa, Ariz.; son, Robert Kerry Monical; son, Charles Wade Monical; daughter, Cathy Dawson; grandsons, Scott and Brad Dawson; great-grandchildren, Vanessa and Scott Jr.; brother, Lee Patridge; brother, J.D. Patridge; brother, James Patridge; and her sister, Marilyn Beasley.

Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City.

Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at #4 Cemetery in rural Clay County.

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

Family/Spouse: MONICAL, Robert C.. Robert (son of Monical, Aaron L. and McKnight, Mabel) was born on 18 Aug 1934 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Feb 2014 in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Number Four Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

L.L.L. married FILDES, E.F. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: PATR.L002

Family/Spouse: Cook, Gerald L. 'Curly'. Gerald (son of Cook, Leland E. and Stanley, Lucy A.) was born on 2 Apr 1941 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 Mar 2006 in Hazleton, Gibson County, Indiana; was buried in Columbia Church Cemetery, Princeton, Gibson County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: PATR.J003
• _FGRAVE: 64643862
• Military Service: Viet Nam War, Lance Corporal, 1st Platoon, Company H, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, United States Marine Corps
• _MEMR: 26 Mar 2011, Clay City Community Center, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

James W. Patridge, 63, died January 23, 2011, at Orlando V. A. Hospital in Orlando, Florida.

Mr. Patridge was born August 4, 1947 in Clay City, IL, the son of Leland and Lillian Patridge. He attended school, both grade and high, in Clay City, graduating in May of 1965. He married Bonnie Bublitz. He later married Sue Fowler.

In June of 1965, having joined the Marine Corps, he reported for basic training in California. After basic training he was assigned duty in Viet Nam.

In March of 1966, at 18 years of age, he was critically wounded. A land mine explosion caused the loss of both legs and his eyesight. After spending several months at Bethesda, MD having numerious surgeries and physical therapy, he was transferred to Hines Hospital in Chicago, and spent another two years there.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Patridge; daughter, Ashley; sons, Shawn, Todd, and Brandon; one sister, Marilyn Patridge; brothers, J. D. and Leland LeRoy; five grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a host of friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, an infant son, Kirk; and two sisters, Lola Ruth Monical and Lillian Lorena Cook.

Cremation has been accorded, and a memorial service honoring his life and service to his country will be held at the Clay City Community Center, with the Rev. Ron Payne officiating.

Burial with military rites will be at Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs, IL.

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

(Retyped from obituary published in the Home Town Journal)

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"The Passing of A Hometown Hero" written by Rena Lents Thomas

James Patridge was an honorable young man who died recently in Florida where he had resided in a Veterans' home for the past few years. He was 63 years of age and the cause of death was reportedly due to a stroke.

A young 18 year old Clay City High School graduate probably had no idea what lay ahead of him when he joined the Marine Corps following graduation in 1965, but he never hesitated to do his part.

The United States was involved in the Vietnam War in the 1960's with considerable loss of lives.

James W. Patridge eagerly signed up with the Marines in May of 1965 and, by the latter part of December that same year, found himself in Vietnam with the 2nd Battalion 9th Marines H Co., 1st Platoon.

James was the son of Leland and Lillian Patridge of rural Clay City. Leland passed away in 1959 while James was still in school, and in 1966 his mother was working at the Holland Truck Stop east of Flora.

Then the word came that all parents dread to hear who have children in harm's way. On March 15, 1966, Mrs. Patridge received a letter that informed her that James was injured in the vicinity of DaNang, Vietnam. He sustained bilateral amputation of both legs and fragmentation wounds in the chest, face, abdomen and head. His condition was serious and his progress guarded with questionable recovery.

He was first taken to the U. S. Air Force Hospital, Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines and later transferred to Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland.

The road to recovery was a long and difficult one, but through it all, James astounded everyone with his good spirits and positive mental attitude.

Learning of the death of his closest buddy who was directly ahead of him in the battle area that day, and who tripped the land mine, and another buddy behind him who had also lost both legs, was another shock to the young man. But true to form, he faced his feelings head on and survived the tragic ordeal.

This harrowing experience in Vietnam would be enough for him to be called a hero, but there is more.

Several years later in 1986, a situation arose giving James the opportunity to demonstrate his compassionate and caring nature.

He was living in West Chicago at the time, hearing a mother screaming for help from her home nearby after her baby had fallen into the family's backyard swimming pool, he sprang into action.

James moved his wheelchair more than 80 yards across a field until a line of trees blocked his passage. James, then 38 years old, threw himself onto the ground and crawled the remaining distance of about 20 yards to a porch where the lifeless baby lay.

The mother of the child was frantically attempting to do mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. The X-Marine took over with his lifesaving efforts, administering CPR while his wife, who had followed him from the house, summoned the ambulance.

Little Jennifer Kroll responded to his CPR techniques and began to cough and cry as her heartbeat strengthened and her color returned. She was one year old and recovered at Loyola Medical Center.

All the major news networks reported the life-saving miracle in addition to a story on the incident published in the Reader's Digest.

James didn't consider himself a hero, he was said to have remarked that he wondered why so many lost their lives in the war and others, like himself, were spared.

His experience with the child had answered that question for him, perhaps the purpose of his having been spared was to be there at the right time and place to save another.

A Hero in a true sense! May he not be forgotten!

Many of us remember the little red haired boy with the sunny face as he played on the school playgrounds many years ago.

Rest in peace, James!

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PATR.C

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• Reference Number: PATR.D

Notes:

Denny Ray Patridge, 75, of Strasburg, IL, passed away peacefully at 6:20 pm Friday, March 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief battle with cancer.

In keeping with Denny’s wishes, no services will be held. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Fairfield Park District Baseball (Memo: Denny Patridge Memorial) and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N. Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home.

Denny was born on August 30, 1948 in Olney, IL, the son of Delbert Elmer and Geneva Luella (Hilderbrand) Patridge. A graduate of Fairfield High School, Denny maintained and cherished many lifelong friendships from his hometown. He attended Olney Community College and Southern Illinois University. He was a successful entrepreneur who started many businesses over his years and was retired from independent insurance sales. Throughout his life, Denny had a passion for sports, particularly basketball and baseball, which lasted from his playing days to the joy of coaching his son and grandchildren. He married the love of his life, Judy Kay Miller, on June 8, 1973 and they were married for over 50 years. He and Judy were a constant presence over the years at all the games for their kids and grandkids, as well as cheering on many local teams even after their kids were grown. He attended Lakewood Community Church and was an avid fan of Illini basketball and the St. Louis Cardinals.

As much as he loved sports, he loved his friends and family even more. He and Judy had so much pride enjoying the family they built together. He had a huge, generous heart and truly cherished moments with his family and friends. Denny had a talent for bringing joy and laughter to those around him with his awesome sense of humor and his great joke telling. We all will miss seeing his smile and hearing that laugh when he told stories.

Denny is survived by his wife, Judy; son, Jeff Wagner (Cathy) of Mattoon, IL; daughter, Amanda Bieber (Gene) of Tower Hill, IL; sister, Debbie Richardson of Fairfield, IL; four grandchildren, Danielle De Leon (George) of Taylorville, IL, Bryce Bieber of Tower Hill, IL, Megan Salmela (Chase) of Mattoon, IL and Taylor Wagner of Mattoon, IL; four great grandchildren, Parker and Murphy Salmela and Greyson and Wells Eaton and expecting baby De Leon; and lifelong friend, Larry Wattles of Louisville, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Carolyn Simpson (Herman).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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• Occupation: Teacher
• Reference Number: MARB.S001
• _FGRAVE: 110349677
• Funeral: 18 May 2013, Clay City United Methodist Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Shirley J. Ausbrook of Clay City, IL passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN.

Shirley was born on February 3, 1939 in Clay City, IL to Leo and Vida E. Murbarger. She married Arthur E. "Red" Ausbrook on January 24, 1958. He preceded her in death on February 19, 2011.

Shirley's career was a teacher in the Clay City Unit 10 School District from 1971 to 1995 where she influenced 1,000's of students. She was a member of the Clay City United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her mother, Vida E. Murbarger; children, Trudy Hunley, Brad Ausbrook, and Leo Duane Ausbrook; sisters: Marilyn Helburn, Phyllis Koss, and Carolyn Sunday; nine grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Leo Murbarger, and husband, Red Ausbrook.

The funeral service for Shirley was held at the Clay City United Methodist Church in Clay City, IL.

Burial followed in the Clay City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requested that donations be made to Clay City Fire Department or Clay City United Methodist Church.

Shirley married Ausbrook, Arthur E. 'Red' on 24 Jan 1958. Arthur (son of U. and Ausbrook, Mary Barbara) was born on 30 Jun 1939 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 19 Feb 2011 in Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, Polk County, Florida; was buried on 25 Feb 2011 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: STAS.P001
• _FGRAVE: 230779934
• Funeral: 18 Aug 2021, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Patricia Workman, 88, of Clay City, died on Saturday, August 14, 2021 in Effingham, Illinois.

Pat was born on October 26, 1932 in Clay City, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Cecil (Murbarger) Staser. She married Gene Workman on October 4, 1951 in Clay City, Illinois, and he survives.

Pat was a fourth-grade teacher at Clay City and Ingraham Grade Schools. In addition to inspiring generations of students to fulfill their life's dreams and to continue their own education, she also taught sewing, decorating, float building, as well as many other skills as a 4H leader and Sunday School teacher. Pat was also a member of Clay City Christian Church.

Pat took pleasure in her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren's activities. She also loved knowing what was going on in her previous students' lives.

Pat was a beloved teacher who cared deeply about her community. Her family, students, and community will all miss her inspiration.

Pat is survived by her husband of nearly 70 years, Gene Workman of Clay City; daughter, Dr. Jo Ellen Jacobs and husband Gary Jacobs of Santa Fe, NM; son, Dr. Rick Workman and wife Angie of Windermere, FL; grandchildren, Megan (Jonathan MacCarthy) Jacobs, Dr. Emily (Michael Goard) Jacobs, Jordan Workman, Jared Workman, Meredith Workman, and Madison Workman; great grandchildren, Elliot MacCarthy-Jacobs, Kieran MacCarthy-Jacobs, and Elowen Goard; brothers, Bill (Elinor) Staser and Robert (Pat) Staser; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Margaret "Peg" Garrett and brother, Bruce Staser.

A visitation will be held for friends and family on Monday, August 16, 2021, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City.

A funeral service will be held for Pat at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City. Interment will follow the service at Ingraham Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Clay City Christian Church Youth Group or Clay County Cancer Support Group. Donations can be sent to Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home and they will forwarded to the family.

Patricia married Workman, G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: STAS.M002
• _FGRAVE: 18363921

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Peggy and Glenda (24068288) were the best of friends. They died in a car wreck going to a bowling tournament.

Died:
Peggy and Glenda (24068288) were the best of friends. They died in a car wreck going to a bowling tournament.

Family/Spouse: Garrett, Robert L. 'Bob'. Robert (son of Garrett, Thelmon Vernon and Bay, Reatha Marie) was born on 21 Nov 1930 in Dixon, Lee County, Illinois; died on 9 Oct 2011 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: STAS.R002
• Funeral: 16 Sep 2022, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Robert Dale Staser, 82, of Noble, died on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at his home.



Robert was born on September 25, 1939 in Clay County, Illinois, the son of Robert David and Cecil (Murbarger) Staser. He married Pat {Patricia Lou} (Iffert) on May 2, 1959 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, and she survives.



Bob loved sports all through school and became a coach at the Clay City grade school and later, the high school. He also enjoyed playing slow pitch and fast pitch softball on several state teams. Bob, just like his mother, was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan.



Bob was always active in the Clay City community and was a volunteer fireman with the CCFD. He was a custodian at the Clay City High School for over 30 years. Bob enjoyed quail hunting with his brother, Bill, and Dutch Hennenberg. His tall tales and wild adventures will be missed by all.



Bob is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pat Staser of Noble; son, Jeff Staser and wife Barb of Effingham, IL; son, Jerry Staser and Luis of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; son, Dan Staser and wife Melissa of Woodridge, IL; grandchildren, Brooke, Carly, Austin, Morgan, Brandi, Drew, and Zac; several great grandchildren; brother, Bill (Elinor) Staser; and numerous nieces and nephews.



He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Peg Garrett and Pat Workman; brothers, Bruce and Daniel Staser.



A visitation will be held for friends and family on Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City.



A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Bob at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin.



Burial will follow the service at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Wendelin.



Memorials can be made to the Clay County Cancer Crusaders.

Robert married Iffert, P.L.P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: STAS.J001
• _FGRAVE: 18318560

Notes:

Bruce Staser, 29, Clay City, died at 3 a.m. today at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana after a long illness.

Services will be at the Cardascio Funeral Home in Clay City Sunday at 2 p.m. with Bro. Mike Sweeney presiding. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is in Clay City Cemetery.

Mr. Staser was born in Flora Aug. 22, 1951 to Robert and Cecil (Murbarger) Staser. He married Nellie F. Byrley Aug. 27, 1980.

He was a member of the Clay City Christian Church and the Olney FOP.

He is survived by a daughter, Sharon, Nobl; two brothers, Bill and Robert, both of Clay City; a sister, Mrs. Gene (Patricia) Workman, Clay City; and his mother, Mrs. Cecil Staser, Clay City.

He was preceded in death by his father; a sister; and a
brother.

Olney Daily Mail (IL)

James married Byrley, N.F. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: STAS.D001
• _FGRAVE: 18363914

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

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• Reference Number: MURB.J004
• _FGRAVE: 40092543

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Villa Grove, IL – A seven months old baby was killed instantly and seven other persons were injured at 6:30 o’clock last night, August 14, 1941, when the cars of Carl Livengood of Villa Grove and John Murbarger, farm worker of near here, collided at an intersection five miles west of Villa Grove.

The child, Janice Fay Murbarger, was dead when ambulances bearing the injured reached Jarman Hospital at Tuscola. The body was taken to the Waddington Funeral Home in Tuscola and will be taken to Dundas, in northern Richland County for burial.

Others injured in the collision were Mr. and Mrs. John Murbarger, parents of the fatally injured child; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Livengood of Villa Grove and their three children, Larry 8, Max 13 and Anne 10.

The Livengood family were on their way to visit Mrs. Livengood’s parents at Bement. Mr. and Mrs. Murbarger, who recently had come here from near Clay City to work on a farm a mile north of the scene of the accident, were driving south toward Tuscola.

It was rumored here this morning that Mrs. Murbarger had died, but attendants at Jarman hospital this morning reported that her condition as well as that of the other injured, was “fair”.

Published in The Decatur Daily Review (Decatur, IL) – Friday, August 15, 1941

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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]