Winchester, Genell Effie

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: WINC.G001
• _FGRAVE: 23488378

Family/Spouse: Ross, Paul Clifford. Paul (son of Ross, Soloman L. and Travis, Leora Agnes) was born on 25 Jun 1919 in Illinois; died on 28 Dec 1943; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Davis, Joseph Ishmael. Joseph (son of Davis and Travis, Leora Agnes) was born on 22 Jul 1907 in Illinois; died on 28 Jul 1961; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Genell married Kroeger, Henry Jacob 'Hank' on 20 Jul 1963. Henry (son of Kroeger, Henry Eugene and Richardville, Catherine) was born on 29 Mar 1929 in Loogootee, Martin County, Indiana; died on 6 Jul 2004 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: ROSS.C002
• _FGRAVE: 125766116

Notes:

Curtis W. Ross, 72, of Oblong, Illinois passed away at 3:10 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong.

Born in Clay City, Illinois on November 5, 1941, he was the son of Paul Clifford Ross and Genell Effie (Winchester) Ross. On September 5, 1941, he married Sandra Lee Jenkins and she survives.

Curtis owned and operated Ross Oil Company from 1970 to 2005 when Curtis sold the business to his brother-in-law Jack Jenkins. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Oblong; Robinson Elks Lodge #1188; Illinois Oil and Gas Association; and member of the Oblong Oil Field Museum. Curtis enjoyed raising cattle, working in the oil field and working and supporting his church where he was an elder for many, many years.

Survivors include: his wife, Sandra of Oblong; two daughters and son-in-law: Becky Legg of Oblong and fiancé" Charles Smith of Flat Rock; Tammy and Rod Williams of Oblong; four grandchildren: Matthew Williams; Shonda and Tyler Wade; Brandon and Erica Williams and Curtis Legg; three great-grandchildren: Kerrigan Williams, Ashton Roberts and Keegan Rosson; three brothers and sisters-in-law: Jackie and Cindy Davis, Springfield, IL.; Bill and Betty Davis, Lakeland, Fl.; Shelby and Jennifer Davis, Flora, I; three sisters and brothers-in-law: Sandra and Budgie Harmon, West Liberty, IL; Darla Kroeger, Effingham, IL.; and Marsha Kroeger, Carbondale, IL.; several nieces and nephews and many, many friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Paul Ross and Genell E. Davis Kroeger; brothers: Jim Ross and Joe Davis; an infant sister Brenda Davis.

Curtis married Jenkins, S.L.S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Worked for Precision Well Service in Olney, Illinois
• Reference Number: LUNN.J001
• Funeral: 20 Jul 2023, Hosselton Funeral Home, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois

Notes:

Justin Andrew Lynn, 22, of Cisne, IL. passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, as a result of an auto accident. He was born April 28, 2001, to Brian and Cheridee (Frohning) Lynn in Olney, IL. Justin graduated from Cisne High School in 2019.

Justin worked for Precision Well Service in Olney, IL., he enjoyed his job. In his spare time, he liked to mechanic, and spending time with his family and friends.

Justin is survived by his parents, Brian and Cheridee Lynn, of Cisne, IL; a sister Tracy (Trevor) Stevens; special niece Aubree Stevens and special nephew Walker Stevens; maternal grandparents, Vic, and Lou Frohning; paternal grandmother, Ruth Lynn; also surviving are aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Jordan Andrew Lynn, and his paternal grandfather, Hugh Lynn.

Visitation: Wednesday, July 19, 2023, from 5-7pm at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home in Cisne, IL.

Funeral Services: Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 10:00am at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home in Cisne, IL.

Burial: Will follow in Wells Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to charity of donor’s choice.

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

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

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

J.L. married Crew, C.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: DAVI.B009
• _FGRAVE: 24072357

Notes:

Died:
Other sources show date of death is March 22, 1950.

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• Reference Number: DAVI.J006
• _FGRAVE: 18083755
• Funeral: Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Joseph I. "Joe" Davis, 54, of Springfield, IL, died December 16, 2005, at Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Effingham.

Mr. Davis was born December 25, 1950 in Clay City, the son of Joseph Ishmael and Genell Winchester Davis.

He was a recording supervisor for the State of Illinois Information Services, and a member of First Christian Church in Springfield.

Survivors include his mother, Genell Kroeger; a son, Joseph I. Davis; four brothers, Curtis, Jack, Bill, and Shelby Davis; and one granddaughter.

Preceding him in death were his father, and a brother, James Ross.

Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials to Ronald McDonald House in Springfield.

(Published Hometown Journal)

Buried:
Plot: Lot 9 - Franklin - Row C

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

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

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

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