Jauch, Jacob

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Reference Number: JAUC.J001
• _FGRAVE: 31826244
• Military Service: American Civil War, Private, Company D, 108th Ohio Infantry
• Immigration: 1846

Notes:

The German spelling of his last name was "Jauch"

Jacob allegedly in 1858, came to the United States as a stow-away on the ship Arlington. I have not yet documented this fact.

Jacob Yauch came to the United States in 1858 from Wurtemburg (Wittenberg) Germany, as a stow-away on a ship, having no fee for his passage. He was 19 years old & soon volunteered to serve in the Civil War with the Co. D. 108th Ohio Infantry.

His unit was overrun in 1862 at Hartsville, TN but he managed to survive the tragic ordeal.

Returning home he met & married a young Swiss girl, Margaret Hasler, who was 19 at the time. She was born in Canton Berne, Switzerland and had come to America with her family at the age of two.

Jacob took up farming as a livelihood settling in Richland County, IL near the Glenwood neighborhood.

Jacob worked hard on his farm for his family which eventually grew to eight children. He & Margaret's first six children were girls; Elizabeth, Rose, Della, Sarah (Sally), Della again, & Lillie Mae. There were then two sons John & Jacob born.

Jacob and Margaret lost four children in infancy including the first "Della", thus accounting for their naming another daughter Della in 1879.

Jacob died in 1899 at the age of 60. He was buried in Hanna Cemetery in Richland County where he has a military marker.

Margaret lived on until 1927, dying at the age of 78. She is also buried in the Hanna Cemetery.

(Published in Hometown Journal, Piecing Together the Past, by Rena Lents Thomas)

Immigration:
Jacob allegedly in 1858, came to the United States as a stow-away on the ship Arlington. I have not yet documented this fact.

Family/Spouse: ?, Rachel. Rachel was born in 1851 in Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Hasler, Margaret 'Margret' on 11 Oct 1868 in Richland County, Illinois. Margaret (daughter of Hasler, Christian and Kummer, Elizabeth) was born on 19 Sep 1849 in Gsteigwiler, Canton Berne, Switzerland; died on 29 Jan 1927; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: JAUC.L001

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• Occupation: Housewife
• Reference Number: YAUC.E002
• _FGRAVE: 34685767

Notes:

The 1920 census says her father was from Slovakia. He was from Germany.

According to the 1940 census, Lizzie had a 2nd grade education.

Elizabeth brought a daughter, Jennette B. "Nettie" Yauch into her marriage with William Gray.

Elizabeth and William were married by W.N. Cooprider, M.G.

Birth:
According to the 1900 Noble, Richland County Census, Lizzie was born in December 1869 in Illinois. The census shows both her parents were born in Germany.

Census:
1920 census, line 14

Died:
Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 shows her death date as 1 Jan 1941

Family/Spouse: Dickerson, Thomas. Thomas was buried in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Gray, William on 26 Feb 1893 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois. William was born on 30 Nov 1871 in Owensburg, Greene County, Indiana; died on 30 Oct 1957 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Nov 1957 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: YAUC.J006
• _FGRAVE: 28235590

Notes:

Buried:
Son of J. & M. -- 21d

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• Reference Number: YAUC.R001
• _FGRAVE: 45035933

Notes:

Her name may have been Rosa Ann Yauch. Justice Of The Peace R.B. Burnett performed the wedding ceremony.

Family/Spouse: Gillespie, Lewis C.. Lewis (son of Gillespie, George R. and Payne, Amanda M. 'Mandy') was born on 4 Jan 1869 in Illinois; died on 15 Mar 1933 in Illinois; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: YAUC.D004
• _FGRAVE: 25201413

Notes:

Buried:
Della's headstone says she was the 21 day old daughter of J. & M. Yauch. Were her parents Jacob and Margaret Jauch?

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• Reference Number: YAUC.S001
• _FGRAVE: 189998114

Notes:

According to the 1900 Noble, Richland County Census, Sarah and her husband Thomas Payne were living with Margaret Yauch (family #273). Sarah's father Jacob died in 1899, before the census was taken.

Birth:
The 1930 census says she was born ABT 1880.

Lynn Burrett's research shows that Sarah was born in March 1876.

Sarah married Payne, Thomas Jackson on 19 Jan 1895 in Richland County, Illinois. Thomas (son of Payne, William Riley and Wease, Mary Rosabelle 'Rosey Bell') was born in Feb 1872 in Illinois; died on 16 Nov 1960; was buried on 18 Nov 1960 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: YAUC.D001
• _FGRAVE: 18363815

Notes:

Justice of the Peace L.A. Mitchell performed the wedding ceremony. Dellah died at "the Sullens place" north of Clay City, Illinois. There is also a tombstone in the Leonard/Snyder Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois which has her name on it. One of the two tombstones shows her date of birth as 1876, the other shows that she was born in 1879. There is another tombstone in the North Freedom Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois which shows a Della Yauch who died on 15 February 1876. Need to investigate this Della to see if there is any relationship.

Birth:
Della's headstone says she was born in 1876. Oscar and Della's newer headstone says she was born in 1879. There is also a Della Yauch, born and died in 1876.

Della married Wease, Oscar on 29 Aug 1895 in Richland County, Illinois. Oscar (son of Wease, John Raleigh and Mead, Emma Alice) was born on 1 Dec 1877 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 11 Feb 1971 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 13 Feb 1971 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: YAUC.L002
• _FGRAVE: 34745494

Lillie married Payne, Abner 'Ab' on 20 May 1901 in Richland County, Illinois. Abner (son of Payne, William Riley and Wease, Mary Rosabelle 'Rosey Bell') was born on 22 Mar 1875 in Illinois; died on 28 Nov 1953; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: YAUC.J003

Notes:

Birth:
His WWII Draft Registration Card lists his birthdate as July 11, 1887, born in Richland County, Illinois

Family/Spouse: McCullon, Mable. Mable was born in 1887 in Illinois; died in 1962. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Wortman, Stella before 1920. Stella (daughter of Wortman, John and ?, Matilda) was born on 9 Mar 1884 in Illinois; died on 7 Feb 1975 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Noble Prairie Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Reference Number: YAUC.J002
• _FGRAVE: 25165345
• Funeral: Easley Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Jake Yauch, 79, of Olney and Clay City, died Wednesday evening at the Richland Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Easley Funeral Home in Clay City with interment in Hanna Cemetery, northwest of Noble. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p. m. today.

Mr. Yauch was born west of Noble and was a farmer in his early life. Later he moved to Clay City where he lived for a number of years. About 20 years ago, he moved to Olney and had lived here except for intermittent periods in Clay City.

He is survived by his wife Blanche; three sons, Russell of Flora, Joseph of Kankakee, and Lawrence of Noble; three daughters, Mrs. Eileen Mayhill of West Liberty, Mrs. Bernice Payne and Mrs. Doris Krutsinger, both of Bradley; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A daughter, his parents, five sisters and one brother preceded him in death.

Olney Daily Mail (IL)

Birth:
His WWII Draft Registration Card lists his birthdate as Oct 13, 1890

Family/Spouse: Sager, Blanche Marie. Blanche (daughter of Sager, Joseph 'Joe' and Cubberly, Mary Ellen) was born on 5 Feb 1897 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Oct 1970 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Oct 1970 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: YAUC.J001

Notes:

Birth:
According to the 1900 Noble, Richland County Census, Nettie was born in May 1890 in Illinois. The census spells her last name as "YACLACH".

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

Family/Spouse: McDowell, Edgar. Edgar was born in 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jeanette married Ascher, Norman C. in 1918. Norman (son of Ascher, Louis K. and Bailey, A.A.) was born on 1 Sep 1891 in Ohio; died in Jan 1961 in Dade City, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: GRAY.M002
• _FGRAVE: 57403024

Notes:

The Olney Times Thursday, January 10, 1952

Mrs. Martha Lucinda Galloway, age 68, the wife of Arch Galloway, passed away this morning at the home north of Calhoun.

Mrs. Galloway is survived by her husband, Arch; one son, Victor O. Galloway of Olney; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Varner of Olney; Mrs. Stella Berg of Kankakee and Mrs. Rachel Dowds of Olney.

Two brothers and three sisters also survive. They are: Henry Gray and Glason Gray, both of Clay City; Mrs. Lydia Graham of Clay City, Mrs. Hester Fitzgerald of Vincennes and Mrs. Jeanette Neshibel of Indianapolis. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the Schaub Funeral Home with interment at Forrest Ridge cemetery near Wynoose.

Birth:
The 1900 and 1910 census shows her birth year as 1893, her headstone shows 1883. Her obituary show her age as 68, which would make he born in 1883.

Died:
Mrs. Martha Lucinda Galloway, age 68, the wife of Arch Galloway, passed away this morning at the home north of Calhoun.

Martha married Galloway, Joe Arthur 'Arch' on 16 Jul 1910 in Richland County, Illinois. Joe (son of Galloway, Jesse and Runyon, Rachel Ellen) was born on 9 Sep 1883 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 4 Aug 1970 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Forrest Ridge Cemetery, Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farm Laborer, Railroad Carpenter
• Reference Number: GRAY.H001
• _FGRAVE: 24197176

Notes:

According to the 1940 Census, he had attended 3 years of college. the code used in this census has been marked over, so it is possible that the code was incorrectly interpreted.

Birth:
According to the 1900 Census, Henry was born in May, 1894. Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index, (index for John Leo Gray) 1916-1947 says he was born in Randolph County, Illinois.

Henry married Payne, Maude May on 26 Sep 1914 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois. Maude (daughter of Payne, William Jackson 'Jackie' and Himebaugh, Maggie J.) was born on 3 Dec 1895 in Martin County, Indiana; died on 29 May 1983 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 31 May 1983 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farm Laborer
• Reference Number: GRAY.J004
• _FGRAVE: 24199882
• Military Service: World War I, Private, United States Army
• Funeral: 21 Jul 1948, Easley-Padgett Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Jasper Gray, 52, of Clay City, died at the Olney sanitarium July 19 of an attack of acute appendicitis. He was spending the week-end with his family near Noble when stricken, and was rushed to the sanitarium. He died before surgery could be preformed, however.

Funeral services were held July 21 at the Easley-Padgett chapel at Clay City, the Rev. Fred Gordon officiating. Burial was in Clay City cemetery.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Stout of Olney and Miss Leona Gray of Clay City; three sons, Carl of Clay City and Lynn and Billy Joe, both at home; two brothers, Henry and Glason; four sisters, Mrs. Martha Galloway of Olney, Mrs. Hester Fitzgerald of Vincennes, IN; Mrs. Jeanette Asher of Florida and Mrs. Lydia Graham of Clay City; his father William; and two grandchildren.

Published in the Olney Advocate, Thursday, July 29, 1948.

Birth:
Birth date taken from his birth certificate. According to the 1900 Noble, Richland County Census, John was born in April 1896 in Illinois. The census shows his father was born in Indiana and his mother was born in Illinois.

Military Service:
Exempted from Military Service by reason of Strabismus, Comergent Corneal Opacity of Central Left Group (cross-eyed).

Died:
Jasper Gray, 52, of Clay City, died at the Olney sanitarium July 19 of an attack of acute appendicitis. He was spending the week-end with his family near Noble when stricken, and was rushed to the sanitarium. He died before surgery could be preformed, however.

John married Mitchell, Mary Elsie on 30 Oct 1919 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois. Mary (daughter of Mitchell, Joseph Henry 'Joe' and Pendleton, Elizabeth Anna) was born on 16 Aug 1903 in Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois; died on 31 Oct 1973 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 3 Nov 1973 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Newspaper Reporter
• Reference Number: GRAY.L002
• _FGRAVE: 24072410
• Funeral: 1 May 1991, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Lydia Graham, 88, of Olney, formerly of Clay City, died April 28, 1991 at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Mrs. Graham was born August 1, 1902 in Richland County, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Yauch Gray. She married Kelly Graham and he preceded her in death.

She was a member of the Clay City Baptist Church.

Mrs. Graham is survived by several nieces and nephews in the Clay City area.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services were held at Hosselton-Bookhout-Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Clay City Baptist Church.


Lydia wrote local area articles for the Clay County Advocate Newspaper in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. She was a fan of the old St. Louis Browns (now the Baltimore Orioles) baseball team. In later years, she was a patient at Burgin Manor 2 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois until her death.

Lydia married Graham, Kelly Leo on 28 Dec 1922. Kelly (son of Graham, James and ?, Mary) was born on 4 Sep 1897 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 9 May 1973 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 12 May 1973 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.H002
• _FGRAVE: 50840335

Notes:

Census:
1920 census, line 16

Hester married Fitzgerald, Alta Marion on 3 Oct 1923 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, and was divorced in 1954 in Dade County, Florida. Alta (son of Fitzgerald, Stewart Eligah and Barnett, Mary Lucinda) was born on 11 Aug 1901 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farm Laborer
• Reference Number: GRAY.G001
• _FGRAVE: 34733737
• Funeral: 19 Nov 1990, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Glayson "Rastus" Gray, 81, died on Friday, Nov. 16, 1990, at 6:39 p.m., at the Flora Nursing Center. Funeral services were Monday at the Hosselton, Bookhout, Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City. Burial was in Hanna Cemetery.

Mr. Gray was born on March 4, 1909, in Mt. Erie, the son of William and Elizabeth (Yauch) Gray. He married Kathryn Eula Madding in 1936. She died in 1975.

Surviving are three daughters, Lydia Taylor and Betty Curtis of Clay City, and Dixie Harper of Flora; two sons Robert and David of Flora; one sister, Lydia Graham of Olney; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two children, two step-children, two sisters, on half-sister and three brothers.

Census:
1920 census, line 17


In the 1910 Census for Noble Township, Illinois, he is listed as "Blazon"

Glayson married Madding, Eula Kathryn in 1936 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois. Eula (daughter of Madding, Seymour Heracilial 'Jake' and Johnson, S.J.) was born on 8 Jan 1906 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 7 Apr 1975 in Flora Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Apr 1975 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: GILL.A003

Amanda married Evans, H. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GILL.E001

Family/Spouse: Campbell, Raleigh. Raleigh was born on 5 May 1893. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GILL.A001

Notes:

Died of emphysema.

Albert married Poynter, Julie Jane on 13 Nov 1913 in Albion, Edwards County, Illinois. Julie (daughter of Poynter, W.H. and Inabnit, M.J.) was born on 13 Apr 1900 in Elrod, Pulaski County, Kentucky; died on 20 Jul 1998; was buried in Highland Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GILL.R001

Notes:

Census:
In the 1910 Census for Noble Township, she is listed as a boarder, living with William and Elizabeth Gray.

Family/Spouse: Akins, Frank. Frank was born in 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gillespie, Herbert Alex. Herbert was born on 27 Jan 1902 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 17 Sep 1932 in Salem, Marion County, Illinois; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruth married Bryant, ? on 26 Dec 1928 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois. ? was born in 1900; was buried in Maple Grove, Harrison, Clare County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: GILL.T001

Family/Spouse: Richards, ?. ? was born in 1906. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gillespie, Herbert Alex. Herbert was born on 27 Jan 1902 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 17 Sep 1932 in Salem, Marion County, Illinois; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GILL.V001

Family/Spouse: Totten, Estel. Estel was born in 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farm Laborer
• Reference Number: PAYN.O001
• _FGRAVE: 25165093
• Funeral: Cardascio Funeral Home, Noble, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Owen L. Payne, 74, of Olney, formerly of Clay City, died Monday night at Burgin Nursing Manor in Olney.

He was born in Noble July 26, 1903, son of Thomas and Sarah Payne. On Dec. 26, 1928, he married Mary Elizabeth Sharp in Noble.

Surviving are his wife, Mary of Olney; two sons, Robert of Flora and Leon of Louisville; a daughter,Mrs. Dorothy McWilliams of Olney; two sisters, Mrs.Betty Sharp of Flora and Mrs. Tressie Murray. 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Noble Chapel of the Cardascio Funeral Home, with burial in the Hanna Cemetery.



Taken from an Olney, IL area newspaper, April 24, 1978.

Owen married Sharp, Mary Elizabeth on 26 Dec 1928 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois. Mary (daughter of Sharp, Benjamin F. 'Ben' and Gregg, Anna Frances 'Annie') was born on 30 Sep 1909 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 3 Nov 1995 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 6 Nov 1995 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PAYN.W001

Notes:

Walter lived in Noble, Illinois. He died at the Richland Memorial Hospital.

Died:
Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PAYN.A002

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PAYN.R002

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• Reference Number: PAYN.T002
• _FGRAVE: 34733113
• Funeral: 23 Dec 1999, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Noble, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Tressie (Smith) MURRY, age 87, of Flora, formerly of Noble, died at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at the Flora Pavilion Nursing Center in Flora.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 23, 1999 in the Chapel of Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney with Brother Gene EVERETT officiating. Burial was in Hanna Cemetery, rural Noble.

Mrs. MURRY was born May 4, 1912 in Richland County, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Sarah (YAUCH) PAYNE. She married Elmer SMITH. He preceded her in death. She later married Herbert MURRY, who also preceded her in death.

Mrs. MURRY was a retired aide at Marks Manor in Olney. She attended Glenwood Church in Noble.

Survivors include one sister, Betty SHARP of Flora; one son-in-law Shelby HARTLEROAD of Clay City; 4 grandchildren including Danny HARTLEROAD and wife Barbara of Noble; 9 great-grandchildren, including Scott HARTLEROAD and wife Leann of Noble and Joy BREWER of Olney; and 1 great-great-grandson.

Mrs. MURRY was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, 1 daughter-Gladys HARTLEROAD and 1 son Virgil.

Family/Spouse: SMITH, Elmer Lee. Elmer (son of Smith, Roland P. and Huffer, Sarah Malinda) was born on 21 Feb 1906; died on 27 May 1962; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Murry, Herbert. Herbert died before Dec 21 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PAYN.E001
• _FGRAVE: 30317292
• Funeral: Flora Assembly of God Church, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

She was a homemaker.

Family/Spouse: Sharp, Lester. Lester (son of Sharp, Benjamin F. 'Ben' and Gregg, Anna Frances 'Annie') was born on 22 Dec 1904 in Illinois; died on 11 Sep 1970 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: WEAS.L001
• _FGRAVE: 24056843

Notes:

Birth:
The 1940 census shows she was born in Illinois.

Lucille married Ryker, Jesse Eugene on 29 Jun 1919. Jesse (son of Ryker, F. and ?, A.) was born on 19 Sep 1896 in Illinois; died on 25 Aug 1961; was buried on 27 Aug 1961 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: WEAS.N001
• _FGRAVE: 18083602
• Funeral: 31 May 2005, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Nellie M. BAYLER, 98, of Clay City, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Mrs. BAYLER was born May 14, 1907, in Clay County, the daughter of Oscar and Della (YAUCH) WEASE. She married John PETTYJOHN in 1925. He preceded her in death in 1957. She later married Earl BAYLER in 1968. He preceded her in death in 1986. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include one daughter, Loretta WILDER of Clay City; one step-son, Dolan BAYLER of Clay City; two step-daughters and sons-in-law, Erma and Maurice DENTON of Olney, and Agnes and Ronnie HOSSELTON of Clay City; one sister, Geneva LENTS of Flora; grandchildren Danny WILDER and wife Dee of Goodman, MO, Larry WILDER of Plano, TX, Phyllis COX and husband Gary of Flora, Paul WILDER of Noble, and Lynn BURRETT and husband Martin of Noble; six step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild.

Preceding her in death were her parents, both husbands, three sisters, one brother, one step-grandchild, and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 31, at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City, with Minister Carson ROOT officiating. Burial was in the Clay City Cemetery.

Source: Clay County Advocate Press

Buried:
Lot 1 - Div 4 - Blk. 12

Nellie married Pettyjohn, John Franklin in 1925. John (son of Pettyjohn, Edward Joseph and Walburn, Alice Elizabeth) was born on 21 Mar 1902 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 19 May 1958 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 21 May 1958 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nellie married Bayler, Earl Dolan Sr. in 1968. Earl (son of Bayler, Pearley and Gray, Emma A.) was born in 1899 in Illinois; died in 1986; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Laborer on Hard Road
• Reference Number: WEAS.J001
• _FGRAVE: 124005190

Family/Spouse: Carter, Alice. Alice was born on 23 Jul 1905 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 Dec 1980 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: WEAS.G002
• _FGRAVE: 21853139

Notes:

Grace was 15 years old when she took a pay check from her parents. Feeling guilty, she took some strychnine poison shortly before joining some friends who were swimming in the Little Wabash River. Her death was initially believed to be caused by drowning.

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• Reference Number: WEAS.F001
• _FGRAVE: 36845507

Family/Spouse: Morgan, Schyler O. 'Shorty'. Schyler (son of Morgan, Lewis C. and Cook, Harriet Ann) was born on 21 Jan 1912 in Illinois; died on 26 Feb 1987 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: WEAS.G001
• _FGRAVE: 63967555
• Funeral: Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Geneva Dell Lents, 91, of Clay City, IL died at 8:20 AM Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.

She was born April 5, 1919 in Clay City, IL to Oscar & Della (Yauch) Wease. She married Earl A. Lents on November 21, 1936 in Clay County, IL. He preceded her in death on June 30, 1957. She later married John Lents who preceded her in death in 2002.

She was a homemaker and a member of Bethlehem Christian Church. Geneva enjoyed sewing and making dolls for her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children: Karen Marlow & husband Phillip of Dix, Carol Raley & husband Ronald of Rinard, Rena Thomas & husband Don of Flora, Donna Given of Mauldin, SC, Noma Monical & husband Robert of Flora, Cheryl Hampton & husband Bill of Flora, Terry Lentz & husband Geoffrey of Houston, TX, and Richard Lents & wife Tina of Bridgeport; 31 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, a son (Dale Eugene Lents), 4 sisters, and 1 brother.

Private funeral services will be held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with burial in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, IL.

Memorials may be made to Clay County Cancer Support Group.

Funeral:
Private funeral services will be held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with burial in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, IL.

Geneva married Lents, Earl Aloyisius on 21 Nov 1936 in Clay County, Illinois. Earl (son of Lents, Charles Ernest and Cole, Gertrude Alice) was born on 2 Apr 1907 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; died on 30 Jun 1957 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Geneva married Lents, John R. on 28 May 1958. John (son of Lents, Charles Ernest and Cole, Gertrude Alice) was born on 15 Jul 1924 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana; died on 14 Oct 2002 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois; was buried on 15 Oct 2002 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Laborer
• Reference Number: PAYN.R001
• _FGRAVE: 167103133

Family/Spouse: ?, Kay. Kay died on 18 Apr 1974 in Watertown, New York; was buried in Watertown, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PAYN.H001
• _FGRAVE: 34979930

Hester married DeHart, Lester G.Clay County, Illinois. Lester (son of DeHart, Thomas and Mayo, Emma A. 'Emily') was born on 14 Jan 1900 in Illinois; died on 13 May 1978; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PAYN.E004
• _FGRAVE: 34745562

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PAYN.C001
• _FGRAVE: 32226392
• Funeral: Clay City First Baptist Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois
• Military Service: World War II, Staff Sergeant, Headquarters and Service Battery, 612th Field Artillery Battalion (75mm Pack Howitzer), United States Army

Notes:

Carmon Earl Payne, 87, of Clay City, died at 6:44 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at his residence.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at Clay City Baptist Church. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the church with Rev. Brad Harris officiating. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery with full military rites performed by Clay City veterans. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Payne was born April 17, 1921, in Clay City, the son of Abner and Lillie Mae (Yauch) Payne. He married Doris Coulter on October 30, 1940.

He worked for Gulf Oil Company and later Pure Oil Company. He also owned and operated the Phillips 66 station in Clay City for many years. He worked for the Village of Clay City as superintendent of utilities for 28 years. In his retirement, Earl enjoyed camping, golfing, hunting and fishing. He was an avid sports fan. He was a member of Clay City Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon. He was also a U.S. Army veteran, a member of American Legion, and past member of Clay City Lions Club.

Mr. Payne is survived by his wife, Doris Payne, of Clay City; daughter, Marjorie Eckel and her husband, Dale, of Davisville, W.V.; son, Gary Payne and his wife, Jane, of Kinmundy; grandchildren, Matthew, Zachary and Krystal; step-grandchildren, Danielle, April and Kandi; great-grandchildren, Brandon and Blake; and step-great-grandchildren, Sierra and Victoria.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; two brothers; and one grandson, Bryan Eckelberry.

Memorials may be made to Clay City Baptist Church.

Published Olney Daily Mail.

Military Service:
Entered active service as a draftee on August 5, 1943 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Selected for the Field Artillery, completed basic training, and qualified as a Scout, military occupational specialty 761. Departed the Continental U.S. on July 16, 1944 bound for the Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Headquarters and Service Battery, 612th Field Artillery Battalion (a 75mm Pack Howitzer Unit) operating in the China-Burma-India Theater. Participated in the Burma, Chiina, Central Burma and India-Burma Campaigns. Earned the Bronze Star Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with four bronze battle stars and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant on December 12, 1945 at the Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois.

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: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2008985

Buried:
Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery with full military rites performed by Clay City veterans. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City is in charge of arrangements.


Lot 13 - Franklin - Row D - Sp. 3

Carmon married Coulter, Doris Marie on 30 Oct 1940. Doris (daughter of Coulter, Pearl C. and Shipman, Susie Francis) was born on 28 Oct 1922 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 13 Jan 2020 in Twin Willows Nursing Center, Salem, Marion County, Illinois; was buried on 17 Jan 2020 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Retired Oil Field Worker
• Reference Number: YAUC.R002
• _FGRAVE: 66158607
• Funeral: 26 May 1991, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Russell and Vera adopted Ron Yauch. Ron's surname was YAUCH before the adoption.

He retired after working 22 years at Pure Oil Co. He was a member of the Methodist faith, Sons of the Ameri­can Legion, and past president and charter member of the Flora Eagles Lodge.

Died:
Russell died in his home in Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

Russell married Evans, Vera Isabell on 6 Oct 1933 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Vera (daughter of Evans, Edward 'Ed' and Bricker, Lucinda Jane) was born on 3 Oct 1917 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 11 Nov 1999 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 14 Nov 1999 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: YAUC.E003
• _FGRAVE: 25164866

Notes:

Olney Daily Mail obituary:

Edna Eileen Mayhill, 89, passed away at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush, Colorado.

Eileen was born November 30, 1916, to Jake and Blanche Sager Yauch, in Noble, IL. She married Elva Mayhill who preceded her in death.

Eileen lived as a homemaker throughout her life, raising four sons, Jim Benson & Kenneth Benson from a former marriage & Gary and Dennis Mayhill. She enjoyed attending Faith Bible Church in Olney.

Survivors include sons Kenneth Benson, Gary Mayhill, Dennis Mayhill; sister, Doris Krutsinger & several grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, father, sisters, Opal Harris & Bernice Paye; brothers, Russell, Joseh Jr. & Lawrence Yauch; son, Jim Benson; granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Benson; and great-granddaughter, Lauren Patterson.

She chose cremation and graveside services were at Hanna Cemetery in Noble, IL.

Note: Daughter of Jake and Blanche Sager Yauch. She married Elva Mayhill.

Edna Eileen Mayhill and Elva Mayhill had 2 children together Dennis and Gary Mayhill.

Census:
The 1920 census identifies her as "Irene"

Family/Spouse: Benson, Gilbert R.. Gilbert (son of Benson, Everett Ernest and Fulk, Eliza Ann) was born on 7 Jan 1910 in Jasper County, Illinois; died on 11 Nov 1980 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 14 Nov 1980 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mayhill, Elva 'Red'. Elva (son of Mayhill, John and SMITH, Rachel M.) was born on 26 Nov 1902; died on 6 Aug 1965; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Heavy Equipment Operator
• Reference Number: YAUC.J004
• _FGRAVE: 35455797
• Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, 496th Medical Collection Company (Separate), United States Army
• Funeral: 29 Jan 1991, Hertz-Thoma Chapel, Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois

Notes:

Mr. Yauch was a heavy equipment ooperator and worked for H. & B. Ready Mix for several years.

Military Service:
Entered active service as a draftee on 2 February 1943 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Completed basic training and qualified as an Ambulance Orderly, military occupational specialty 696. Departed the Continental U.S.. on 5 December 1943 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to the 496th Medical Collection Company (Separate) and served through Normandy, northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 bronze battle stars and the WWWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged from the Medical Corps as a Private First Class on 14 December 1945 at Camp Grant, Illinois.

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: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1995383

Joseph married Bradley, Myrtle J. 'Carman' on 10 Sep 1947 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Myrtle (daughter of Bradley, William Hugh and McBride, Hattie) was born on 17 Jul 1928 in Illinois; died on 13 Nov 1993; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: YAUC.O001
• _FGRAVE: 24068424

Notes:

Opal and her mother Blanche ran a resturant in Clay City, Illinois.

Family/Spouse: Harris, Charles Knight. Charles (son of Harris, Charles and Kearney, Mina C.) was born on 13 Apr 1916 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 22 Feb 1988 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: YAUC.B001
• _FGRAVE: 35088927

Notes:

Bernice died at the Clay County Hospital. She was cremated.

Family/Spouse: Payne, Walter A.. Walter (son of Payne, Crawford S. and Earhart, Bertha E.) was born on 21 Jul 1912 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 1 Nov 1990 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: YAUC.L001
• _FGRAVE: 75519474
• Funeral: Kankakee Chapel, Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois

Notes:

Mr. Yauch was a ladleman at Birmingham Steel for 15 years, and was a member of the Bradley Evangelical United Methodist Church.

Died:
Lawrence (Larry) Albert Yauch, 67, of Bourbonnais, died September 14, 1998, at St. Mary's Hospital.

Lawrence married Jennings, W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: YAUC.D003
• _FGRAVE: 131910266
• Funeral: 8 Jun 2018

Notes:

Doris was an avid reader and a talented line dancer. She enjoyed playing cards and swimming at the fitness center. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family – grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She loved her dogs, TC, Jaka and Kira.
Doris was a member of Gathering Point Church and Bradley Seniors.

Died:
Doris Ann Krutsinger, 85, of Bradley passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Riverside Memory Care.

Doris married Krutsinger, Richard Dean on 22 Mar 1950 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Richard (son of Krutsinger, Floyd C. and Akes, Lillian Margone) was born on 11 Sep 1928; died on 25 Sep 1991 in Riverside Medical Center,; was buried on 27 Sep 1991 in Kankakee Memorial Gardens and Chapel Mausoleum, Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GALL.V001
• _FGRAVE: 57402868
• Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, 302nd Station Hospital, United States Army

Notes:

Victor died at the Richland County Memorial Hospital.

Military Service:
Bronze Star with Oak Leave Cluster, Purple Heart

Victor married Davis, Imogene on 20 Jul 1948. Imogene died before 3 Sep 2004. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Factory Worker
• Reference Number: GALL.I001
• _FGRAVE: 57399098
• Funeral: 28 Jan 2002, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Occupation:
Irene worked at the International Shoe Factory in Olney, Illinois for 33 years.

Family/Spouse: Varner, Edmund. Edmund died before 2002. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irena married FOLLOWELL, Terry C. on 21 Jun 1958. Terry (son of FOLLOWELL, W. and ?, E.J.) was born on 24 Apr 1900 in Marion County, Kentucky; died on 29 Apr 1981 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Forrest Ridge Cemetery, Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GALL.E001
• _FGRAVE: 218857801

Family/Spouse: Berg, Lester. Lester (son of Berg, Edward G. and Yohe, Minnie May) was born on 1 Aug 1914 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 24 Dec 1966 in Kankakee County, Illinois; was buried in Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: GALL.E002
• _FGRAVE: 69523608
• Funeral: 4 Oct 2008, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

The 1930 Census for Clay City, Illinois lists her as Rachel E. Galloway, her obituary lists her as Elizabeth R. Which is correct?

Died:
Elizabeth R. Dowds, 88, of Olney, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at her residence.

Elizabeth married Dowds, Edgar Raleigh on 2 Apr 1945. Edgar (son of Dowds, William Floyd and Koss, Iva May) was born on 18 Sep 1908; died on 11 Mar 1968; was buried in Forrest Ridge Cemetery, Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GALL.J001
• _FGRAVE: 31669099

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.W004
• _FGRAVE: 24196291
• Military Service: World War II, Private, Company E, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division, United States Army
• Funeral: 23 Jan 1949, Clay City Baptist Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Military Service:
Private with Company E, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division. Entered combat on October 12, 1944 and was killed in action on November 19, 1944 in vicinity of Wuiss, Moselle, France. Buried with military honors at Clay City Cemetery in Clay City, Illinois.

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=1903020

His service number was 36776941

Died:
killed in the vicinity Wuiss, Moselle, France
Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com

Buried:
Ralph's remains were returned to the United States for burial after the end of the war.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Reference Number: GRAY.J005
• _FGRAVE: 24197158

Notes:

ohn Leo Gray, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gray of Clay City, died at the Olney Sanitarium Monday morning of injuries received when the car he was driving was struck by a fast Eastbound B & O freight train earlier in the morning. Burial in Clay City cemetery.

He is survived by his parents and three brothers and two sisters.

The Olney Advocate Feb. 6, 1941

Died:
John Leo Gray, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gray of Clay City, died at the Olney Sanitarium Monday morning of injuries received when the car he was driving was struck by a fast Eastbound B & O freight train earlier in the morning.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.E002
• _FGRAVE: 26236938
• Funeral: 6 Nov 1987, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Eugene was involved in a car accident which left him paralyzed. He was in a nursing home at Olney, Richland County, Illinois until his death.

Buried:
Lot 5 - 1 Add - Row 10

Eugene married Scammahorn, Mary E. on 2 Feb 1951 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Mary (daughter of Scammahorn, Samuel J. 'Sam' and Burkitt, Dolly Mae) was born on 3 Jan 1922 in Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Feb 2008 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Feb 2008 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Oil Field Casing Puller
• Reference Number: GRAY.R001
• _FGRAVE: 26562334
• Military Service: World War II, Private, United States Army
• Funeral: 6 May 1995, Neal Funeral Home, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Ray Dean was a member of Sailor Springs Baptist Church, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois

Ray married LAYCOAX, Barbara Elberta on 18 Oct 1959. Barbara (daughter of Laycoax, ? and ?, Anna) was born on 29 Mar 1916 in Illinois; died on 4 Jan 2003 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Jan 2003 in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.C003
• _FGRAVE: 228280008
• Funeral: 12 Jun 2021, Thrasher Family Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Obituary
Clarabelle (Gray) Kittle, 91, of Olney, passed away at 11:40 AM on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 12, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be from 9-10:30 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Burial will be at Clay City Cemetery in Clay City. Pastor Mike Baker will be officiating. Live streaming will be available through our Facebook page. Click on the link below to watch.

Clarabelle was born on October 11, 1929 in Clay County the daughter of Henry and Maude (Payne) Gray. She later married Vern Kittle on August 27, 1961 in Clay City. He preceded her in death on October 1, 1997.

She worked at Olney Central College in the Public Relations and Marketing Department for many years. She also worked at the garment factory in Olney and was also a greeter at Wal-Mart. She was a member of Antioch Christian Church and was a former member of Mt. Gilead Church with her husband. She graduated from Clay City High School in 1948. She graduated with her Associates Degree from Olney Central College in 1982. She was a past member of Dundas Ruritan. She enjoyed crocheting, working on word searches and crossword puzzles and putting together puzzles.

Clarabelle is survived by her 2 sons Tony Kittle (Lisa) of Dundas and Bobby Kittle (Shannon) of Louisville; daughter Wilma Fitzpatrick (Dennis) of Jefferson City, Mo; 4 grandchildren Collin Cotterell (fiancé Tasha), Victoria Kittle, Silas Kittle, and Will Kittle.

She is preceded in death by her husband Vern Kittle, parents Henry and Maude Gray, 4 brothers Ralph, Johnny, Eugene and Ray Dean Gray, sister Famie Payne, niece Joanne Herdes and nephew David W. Payne.

Memorials can be sent to Antioch Christian Church in memory of Clarabelle (Gray) Kittle.

Birth:
According to the 1940 census, Clara Bell was born in 1924.

Clarabelle married Kittle, Vern on 27 Aug 1961 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Vern (son of Kittle, James Collins and Shelton, Pauline) was born on 29 Sep 1916 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 1 Oct 1997 in Marion, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried on 4 Oct 1997 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.F001
• _FGRAVE: 183528793
• Funeral: 22 Sep 2017, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Famie Pearl Payne, 85, of Olney, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.

She was born on December 10, 1931 in Clay City, IL, the daughter of Henry and Maude (Payne) Gray.

She married Earl Edwin Payne on January 11, 1953 in Clay City, IL. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2006.

Famie managed the Oddfellows campground in Clay City for two years. She enjoyed playing bingo and being around people.

Famie is survived by her daughter, Earlene (Dave) Cunningham; son, David Wayne Payne; grandchildren, Jason (Shana) Cunningham and Aaron Cunningham; great-grandchildren, Avalyn and Donevan; sister, Clarabelle Kittle; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers, Ralph, Johnny, Eugene, and Ray Dean Gray.

Memorials can be made to American Diabetes Association.

Famie married Payne, Earl Edwin on 11 Jan 1953 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Earl (son of Payne, Crawford S. and Earhart, Bertha E.) was born on 9 Apr 1927 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 May 2006 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 22 May 2006 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Day Laborer, Railroad Worker
• Reference Number: GRAY.C001
• _FGRAVE: 24199896
• Funeral: Easley-Padgett Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois
• Census: 20 Mar 1950, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1950 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Illinois, District 13-3, Sheet 15

Notes:

Carl was injured in a farming accident in the early 1950's when a John Deere tractor ran over one leg.

Funeral:
Services were conducted by Reverend Fred Gordon.

Carl married McDowell, Dorothy Lois 'Dot' on 17 Oct 1945 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Dorothy (daughter of McDowell, Clayson Adrian and Luke, Nella Grace) was born on 5 Sep 1927 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 13 Sep 2004 in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 17 Sep 2004 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.A001
• _FGRAVE: 24199890
• Funeral: 2 May 1937

Notes:

In the autumn of the year of 1923, on the 24th day of October, when the harvest of fruits were gathered in, Jasper and Mary Gray gathered into their hearts and home in Wayne County, IL, a little blue eyed baby girl.

Awanda Correna Gray, who passed away from this life at the Olney Sanitarium (hospital), April 30, 1937, at the age of 13 years, 6 months, and 6 days.

Death was due to tetanus, caused by stepping on a rusty nail six days earlier. She had a kind and loving disposition with her friends both in and out of school.

She will be missed by all, especially her brothers and sisters.

Her brothers were Lester and Lynn and her sisters were Ruth and Leone. Grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. William Gray.

(Except from Hometown Journal...Rena Lents Thomas)

Birth:
Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 says she was born in Bennington, Illinois.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.R004
• _FGRAVE: 198251100
• Funeral: 14 Apr 2019, Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri

Notes:

Ruthie Faye Osborne, 92, of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully on Monday April 8, 2019 at Republic Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Clay City, Illinois on March 7, 1927 to Jasper and Mary (Grey) .

Ruth was a clerk for the Mark Twain Department of Forestry and drove a truck cross-country for 17 ½ years. She was an excellent crocheter, and avid reader and she also loved to knit.

She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, a grandson; Corey and a son-in-law Al Stuckey. Left to mourn her passing is her daughters; Mary Stuckey and Sandy Zumwalt and husband Brad, grandson Nick and wife Shannon, great granddaughter Madi, a brother; Robert Lynn Grey and wife Phyllis.

Entombment was private in the Mausoleum at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.

Buried:
Mausoleum

Ruthie married Stout, Charles F. C. Jr. in Apr 1945 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Charles (son of Stout, Charles F. C. Sr. and Burton, Ella Anun) was born on 7 Jul 1925; died on 13 Aug 1963; was buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruthie married Osborne, Glenn M. Jr. on 30 Jul 1949, and was divorced in 2011. Glenn (son of Osborne, Glenn M. and Franklin, Elizabeth Iona) was born on 12 Jan 1928 in Farmer City, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 25 Dec 2021 in Wilson Creek Nursing Home, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri; was buried in Niangua Cemetery, Niangua, Webster County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.E001
• _FGRAVE: 123761593
• Funeral: 22 Jan 2014, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Elsie Leona Rinehart, age 84, of Flora, IL and formerly of Clay City, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Leona was born November 27, 1929 in Clay City, IL to John Jasper and Mary Elsie (Mitchell) Gray. She married Adrian Eugene McDowell on October 8, 1948 in Louisville and he preceded her in death in 1976. She later married David Earl Taylor on October 2, 1983 in Clay City and he also preceded her in death on April 6, 2001. She then married Norman Rinehart on June 8, 2006 in Kentucky and he preceded her in death on February 26, 2011.

During her life, Leona worked as a custodian at Clay City Bank and area restaurants, she assisted her husband David Taylor at Taylor Insurance, served as activity director at Flora Health Care Center, and was involved as a hospice volunteer always wanting to help others. Leona dedicated her life to caring and sharing.

She is survived by her children: Debra (husband Robert) Blank, Nancy (husband Paul) Krutsinger, and Roger (wife Glenda) McDowell; seven grandchildren: Tony (Melissa) Bible, Tammy (Dave) Burkett, Nathan Bible, Lyle (Kelly) McDowell, Sara (Ben) Wylie, Brad (Janie) Krutsinger, Tonya (Jason) Toy; ten great-grandchildren: Dawson and Devon Krutsinger, Brayden Keller, Michael and Rusty Mayberry, Ava McDowell, Ella Grace and Jude Wylie, Drue and John Bible; a sister: Ruth Osborne; a brother: Lynn Gray (wife Phyllis); and a sister-in-law: Betty Gray.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three husbands, two brothers (Carl Lester and Billy Joe Gray), and one sister (Wanda Jean Gray).

The funeral service for Leona Rinehart was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.

Interment was in Clay City Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Leona's memory to Macular Degeneration or Clay County Food Pantry.

Funeral:
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations in Leona’s memory may be made to Macular Degeneration or Clay County Food Pantry and will be received at the funeral home. An online guest book is available at www.frankandbright.com. - See more at: http://www.frankandbright.com/obituaries/obit/185/#sthash.7BgtdtAe.dpuf

Elsie married McDowell, Adrian Eugene on 8 Oct 1948 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. Adrian (son of McDowell, Clayson Adrian and Luke, Nella Grace) was born on 21 Feb 1926 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Sep 1976 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 1 Oct 1976 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elsie married Taylor, David Earl on 2 Oct 1983 in Wayne County, Illinois. David (son of Taylor, Earl and McKnight, Grace) was born on 14 Jan 1918 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Apr 2001 in Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried on 9 May 2001 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elsie married Rinehart, Norman G. on 8 Jun 2006 in Grand Rivers, Garrard County, Kentucky. Norman (son of Rinehart, Carlos and Cambron, Pauline) was born on 30 Dec 1927 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 Feb 2011 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Mar 2011 in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.R003
• _FGRAVE: 247647938
• Military Service: Korean War, Corporal, Company B, 64th Tank Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, United States Army
• Funeral: 29 Dec 2022, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Robert "Bob" Lynn Gray, 90, of Olney, Illinois, formerly of Clay City, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Helia Healthcare of Olney.

Bob was born January 23, 1932 in Clay City, the son of Jasper and Mary (Mitchell) Gray. He married Phyllis Grogan on July 12, 1952 in Olney, and she survives.

Bob worked as a substitute bus driver and a custodian for Olney schools. He was also a Korean War Veteran. He served from August 6, 1952 until May 5, 1954. Bob loved to fish and spend time with his family. He also loved to travel and go camping. Bob will be missed dearly by those that knew him.

Bob is survived by his wife of 70 years, Phyllis Gray of Olney, IL; 1 daughter, Vicky Strange of Fairfield, IL; 1 son, Dale (Dixie) Gray of San Leon, TX; 5 grandchildren, Caleb Gray, Brian Gray, Kelsie (Brian) Holmes, Trevor (Lynzi) Strange, and Andrea (Logan) Walker; 1 step-granddaughter Katina Strange; 3 great-grandchildren, Hadley, Eli, and Micah and 2 step great grandchildren, Reyna and Evan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, and 2 brothers.

A funeral service for Bob will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to service time.

Interment will follow at Maple Dale Cemetery. Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside.

Memorials can be made to Richland County Hope.

Military Service:
1953-1954, Korean Service Ribbon w/2 Bronze Serv Stars. United Nations Service Medal. National Defense Service Medal.

Robert married Grogan, P.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.B005
• _FGRAVE: 69573098
• Funeral: 31 Jul 1996, Zirkle Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

As a teenager, Bill lost a leg from a shooting accident while cleaning a shotgun. He and Betty adopted Lynn Ann Loy in July 1981.

He was the leader of the True Country Band for 15 years.

Billy married Zimmerle, Martha Geraldine 'Jitter' on 9 Feb 1958 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois, and was divorced in 1964. Martha (daughter of Zimmerle, Harvey Louis and Coplea, Nola Blanche) was born on 5 Apr 1940 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 28 Jun 2009 in Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Billy married Hane, Betty Leona on 11 Jun 1965 in Manteno, Kankakee County, Illinois. Betty (daughter of Hane, Joseph Albert Sr. and Millsap, Bernice Leona) was born on 18 Jul 1942 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; died on 27 Apr 2014 in Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: FITZ.M001

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: FITZ.H001

Helen married Rogers, Garland Estus in 1946 in California, and was divorced in 1949. Garland was born in 1918; died in 1996. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Stone, George Brooks on 21 Jan 1950 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, and was divorced on 2 Nov 1959. George (son of Stone, Harold Henry and Brooks, Elizabeth Isabel) was born on 4 Nov 1915 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; died on 12 Apr 1963 in Knowlesville, Orleans County, New York; was buried in Mount Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Oil Field Worker
• Reference Number: FITZ.B001

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.R006
• _FGRAVE: 51099054
• Funeral: 30 Oct 1995, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

B. married Curtis, D.G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

L. married Taylor, C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.D002
• _FGRAVE: 187131952
• Funeral: 17 Feb 2018, Kohn Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

David Ray Gray, 72, of Clay City, IL passed away at his home on February 4, 2018. David was born in Stonington, IL. His parents were Glayson Gray and Eula Katherine (Madding) Gray.

David was employed at Valley Steel for over 30 years. He was a long time member of the Flora Moose Lodge #1384.

David is survived by his sisters, Betty Curtis of Clay City, IL, Lydia (Carl) Taylor of Clay City, IL, Dixie (Bob) Harper of Flora, IL and by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by two brothers Omar Gray and Robert Gray and by one sister Diana Gray.

A visitation will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. for all friends and family on Friday, February 16, 2018, at Kohn Funeral Home, IL.

Inurnment will take place on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hanna Cemetery in Noble, IL.

Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to Kohn Funeral Home for expenses.

Died:
David Ray Gray, 72, of Clay City, IL passed away at his home on February 4, 2018.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.O001
• _FGRAVE: 34733523

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GRAY.D004
• _FGRAVE: 34733550

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

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

L. married Gaeda, L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CAMP.I001

Family/Spouse: Young, Marion. Marion was born in 1915; died in 1933. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GILL.C001

Notes:

Cause of Death: Died of complications due to surgery.

Birth:
Perhaps Arrowsmith, McLean County, Illinois?

Family/Spouse: Whallon, Wayne. Wayne was born on 15 May 1916 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana; died in Oct 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GILL.M001

Notes:

Cause of Death: Died of double pneumonia and whooping cough.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Purchasing Agent
• Reference Number: GILL.A004
• _FGRAVE: 70453509
• Military Service: World War II,

Notes:

Military Service:
World War II veteran. Received the Purple Heart.

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GILL.P001
• _FGRAVE: 70453514

Notes:

Died of tumerous cancer.

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: GILL.V003
• _FGRAVE: 70453513
• Military Service: United States Army

Notes:

Died of lung cancer.

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: Richards, V.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SHAR.U002

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PAYN.W007

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Nurses Aide at Burgin Manor in Olney, Richland County, Illinois
• Reference Number: PAYN.D004
• _FGRAVE: 73933540
• Funeral: 27 Jul 2011, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Dorothy Jean McWilliams, 79, of Olney, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2011, at her residence at Emerald Glen.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Beam officiating. Burial will be in Crest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery in rural Claremont.

Mrs. McWilliams was born October 31, 1931, in Richland County, the daughter of Owen and Mary (Sharp) Payne. She married Van T. McWilliams on January 11, 1963, in Salem. He preceded her in death on August 18, 1987.

She was a nurses aide at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Mrs. McWilliams is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Kaye O'Dell and her husband, Jerry, of Noble; daughter, Mary Jean O'Dell and her husband, Larry, of Flora; son, Vernal Cantrell, of Olney; son, Rusty Cantrell and his wife, Lisa, of Olney; daughter-in-law, Linda Cantrell, of Olney; brother, Leon Sharp and his wife, Glenda, of Louisville; grandchildren, Marla and Derek Royse, Gary and Beth Cantrell, Julie and Jerry Doan, Melissa and Jason Cantrell, Jesse and Jessica Cantrell, Jody Cantrell and Terry, Brad and Tina Stanley, Chad Stanley, Dale and Amy Pate, Amy O'Dell and Rob, Christopher O'Dell, Cory O'Dell, and Clota and Chris Ellerman; 30 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Van T. McWilliams, parents, Owen and Mary Payne; son, Don Cantrell; brother, Robert Payne; grandchildren, Scotty and Laurie; and two great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southeastern Illinois.

Died:
Dorothy Jean McWilliams, 79, of Olney, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2011, at her residence at Emerald Glen.

Family/Spouse: Cantrell, Ernest Donald. Ernest (son of CANTRELL, Howard and TROUT, Mantha May) was born on 9 Oct 1924 in Dale, Hamilton County, Illinois; died on 25 Nov 1993 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married McWilliams, Van T. on 11 Jan 1963 in Salem, Marion County, Illinois. Van (son of McWilliams, Walter and ?, G.) was born in 1921 in Illinois; died on 18 Aug 1987; was buried in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Auto Body Repairman
• Reference Number: PAYN.R003
• _FGRAVE: 18264103
• Funeral: 19 Jan 2005, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Robert L. Payne, 69, of Flora died at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Robert was born May 30, 1935 in Richland County to Owen Lee & Mary Sharp Payne. He was married to Lois Marie Denton in 1978 and she preceded him in death. He then married Ruth Ann Hatcher in 1979. Mr. Payne was of the Baptist faith. He was also an auto body repairman.

Survivors include: wife, Ruth Ann; sons Rodney, Troy, Robin, Dale Hatcher, Mike Hatcher, Leon Hatcher; Lisa Payne, Loretta Payne, Joann Coble; brother, Leon Sharp; sister, Dorothy Jean McWilliams; 21 grandchildren & 15 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, a brother and a sister.

Services were held at the Frank & Bright Funeral Home with interment in Hanna Cemetery at Noble.

Gravesite Details
Son of Owen Lee and Mary Sharp Payne. He married Lois Marie Denton in 1978. He later married Ruth Ann Hatcher in 1979.

Robert married Denton, Lois Marie in 1978. Lois (daughter of Denton, Benjamin Benrus 'Ben' and Carlyle, Magnola 'Nola') was born on 18 Feb 1935 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 12 Oct 1978; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married ?, R.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SMIT.V001

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Reference Number: SMIT.G001
• _FGRAVE: 34732844
• Funeral: 3 Jun 1999, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Gladys married Hartleroad, Shelby James on 3 Jul 1948. Shelby (son of Hartleroad, J. and Thacker, Z.) was born on 24 May 1926 in Jasper County, Illinois; died on 30 Oct 2003 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 1 Nov 2003 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SHAR.M008
• _FGRAVE: 45036548

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SHAR.T001
• _FGRAVE: 262225097

Notes:

Tommy Lee "Bud" Sharp, 66, of Flora, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.

Bud was born on July 11, 1957 in Flora, Illinois, the son of Lester and Betty (Payne) Sharp.

Bud worked at Flora Salvage and Marty's Sawmill. He had an appreciation for muscle cars and working on them. Bud also liked loud rock music. He loved his family, and his dogs, Sadie and Spark.

Bud is survived by his brothers, James Sharp of Flora, IL and Chuck Sharp of Springfield, IL and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carolyn Sue Sharp and infant sister, Martha

A Graveside Service will be held for Bud at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Hanna Cemetery. Interment will follow.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City is assisting the family with arrangements.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Wood Worker
• Reference Number: RYKE.J001
• _FGRAVE: 35636154
• Funeral: Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois
• Military Service: World War II, Seaman First Class, United States Navy

Notes:

Jesse Ryker, Jr., 64, Noble, died December 11, 1989 at Burgin Manor, Olney.

Mr. Ryker was born March 14, 1925, in Clay City, the son of Jesse and Lucy Wease Ryker, Sr. He married Dorothea Davis, Feb. 21, 1948 in clay City and she survives.

He was a retired woodworker, a member of Clay City Baptist Church, a World War II veteran and a member of the Olney American Legion.

Surviving are his wife, Dorothea; six sons, David, Douglas, Donald, Doran, Lee, Darren; five daughters, Diane Barrett, Donna Kirts, Mylene Earp, Deanna Kuhl, Frances Richey; and 18 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Private services were held at Hosselton, Bookhout, Engelmeir Funeral Home with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Clay City Baptist Church Building Fund.

(Published Olney Daily Mail)

Military Service:
Entered active service on july 6, 1942. Completed boot camp at Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Illinois. Assigned to or served aboard, in turn, the Brooklyn-Class Light Cruiser USS Savannah CL-42, the Battleship USS Iowa BB-61, the Edsall-CClass Destroyer USS Sturtevant DD-239, and Naval Supply Depot, Navy 926 (Guam, Mariana Islands). Honorably discharged as a Seaman First Class on February 27, 1946 at the Naval Personnel Separation Center, Great Lakes. Earned The American Campaign Medal. European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and The WWII Victory Medal.

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=2277345

Jesse married Davis, Dorothea Marie on 21 Feb 1948 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Dorothea (daughter of Davis, Francis William 'Frank' and Owen, Gladys Mae) was born on 16 Jun 1928 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Oct 2009 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 26 Oct 2009 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PETT.L001
• _FGRAVE: 135237311
• Funeral: 5 Sep 2014, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Loretta Pauline Wilder, 85, of Clay City, passed away on August 31, 2014 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Loretta was born on April 7, 1929 in Clay County, the daughter of John Franklin and Nellie Margaret (Wease) Pettyjohn.

She was a member of the Clay City Garden Club Unit 8. Loretta enjoyed quilting and spending time with family and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers. Loretta was a member of the Clay City Christian Church.

Loretta is survived by her son, Danny E. Wilder; Son, Larry D. Wilder; Daughter, Phyllis K. Cox and husband, Gary; Son, Paul F. Wilder; Daughter, Lynn Wilder; 11 Grandchildren and 26 Great Grandchildren.

Although Loretta was an only child, she was blessed with cousins who were more like sisters. Surviving cousins include Karen Marlow, Carol Raley, Rena Thomas, Donna Given, Cheryl Hampton and Terry Lentz.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandchild.

Birth:
Loretta was born in her parents' home in Clay City.

Died:
Loretta Pauline Wilder, 85, of Clay City, passed away on August 31, 2014 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Family/Spouse: Wilder, Edward Earl. Edward (son of Wilder, Ralph Shirley and Summers, Anna Elizabeth) was born on 31 May 1929 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri; died on 20 Apr 2004 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 23 Apr 2004 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LENT.R001
• _FGRAVE: 230855323
• Funeral: 20 Aug 2021, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Rena M. Thomas, age 81, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday morning, August 16, 2021, at her home.

She was born July 25, 1940, in Clay County, the daughter of Earl A. and Geneva Dell (Wease) Lents. In 1962, she married Don L. Thomas during a wedding ceremony in Shawneetown.

Rena was a member of the Clay City High School Class of 1958. She was a founding employee of WNOI Radio, serving as News Director, and operated Able Cleaning Service. She will be most recently remembered for her work as resident columnist at the Hometown Journal and Clay County Republican Newspapers where she took readers on a journey of captivating historical and genealogical subjects by way of her weekly feature titled “Piecing Together The Past.” Rena was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church, The Clay County Genealogical Society, and the Sew Nifty Quilting Guild.

Rena is survived by her husband: Don Thomas of Flora; 2 sons: Tony (Sherri) Thomas of Robinson and Troy (Sandy) Thomas of Flora; 2 grandsons: Zach (Jessica) Thomas and Brenden (Summer) Thomas; 1 great-grandson: Sean Weatherspoon; 1 great-granddaughter: Adalynn Thomas; 5 sisters: Karen (Phillip) Marlow, Carol (Ron) Raley, Donna Given, Cheryl Hampton, and Terry Lentz; 1 brother: Rick (Tina) Lents; and a brother-in-law: Bob Monical.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Earl & Geneva Lents; her stepfather: John Lents; 1 brother: Dale E. Lents; and 1 sister: Noma Monical.

A funeral ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, August 20, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Mark Luzadder officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers or any gifts, the family prefers that memorial donations please be given to either Bethlehem Christian Church, Clay County Cancer Crusaders, or Clay County Hospice, and any of these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence, visit: www.frankandbright.com

At the request of the family, please plan on wearing a face mask if attending the visitation or funeral ceremony. Disposable masks will be available at the funeral home. Thank you for your understanding.

Rena married Thomas, D.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LENT.D001
• _FGRAVE: 18364170
• Military Service: Fireman, USS Thor, United States Navy

Notes:

Dale was serving in the U. S. Navy aboard the U. S. S. Thor when his ship was on 24 hour shore leave at Norfolk, Virginia. He and another buddy were going over to another ship docked there to visit. The exact story never came out but Dale drowned in the Elizabethan Bay there. It was 6 days before they recovered his body. He was 20 years old. Foul play was suspected but never proven.

Died:
Dale was serving in the U. S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Thor when his ship was on 24 hour shore leave at Norfolk, Virginia. He and another buddy were going over to another ship docked there to visit. The exact story never came out but Dale drowned in the Elizabethan Bay there. It was 6 days before they recovered his body. He was 20 years old. Foul play was suspected but never proven.

D. married Mitchell, D.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

D. married Brown, M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LENT.N001
• _FGRAVE: 64569069
• Funeral: 25 Jan 2011, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Noma L. Monical, 66, of Flora, IL formerly of Noble, IL died at 9:00 AM Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.

She was born February 27, 1944 in Flora, IL to Earl & Geneva (Wease) Lents. She married Robert Monical in 1960 in Sailor Springs, IL.

She was an in-home health care provider and a member of Bethlehem Christian Church. Noma enjoyed being with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Robert Monical of Flora; 3 sons: Kevin Monical of Clay City, Dale Monical & wife Becky of Flora, and Warren Monical & wife Tammy of Flora; 6 sisters: Karen Marlow & husband Phillip of Dix, Carol Raley & husband Ron of Rinard, Rena Thomas & husband Don of Flora, Donna Given of Mauldin, SC, Cheryl Hampton & husband Bill of Flora, Terry Lentz & husband Geoffrey of Houston, TX; 1 brother: Rick Lents & wife Tina of Bridgeport; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and 1 brother (Dale Lents).

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Tuesday (January 25, 2011) at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with burial in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, IL.

Memorials may be made to the Clay County Cancer Support Group.

Noma married Monical, Robert Lee 'Bob' on 27 Jul 1960 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. Robert (son of Monical, Earl Lee and Franklin, Pearl Flossie) was born on 7 Apr 1938 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 7 Dec 2022 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.D. married HAMPTON, W.T.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gahan-Tigh, G.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

C.D. married Wightman [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: DEHA.H001
• _FGRAVE: 24145789

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Retired Wal-Mart Greeter
• Reference Number: DEHA.N001
• _FGRAVE: 20310406
• Funeral: 9 Jul 2007, Faith Lutheran Church, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Norma Jean Miller, 82, of Flora, IL died at 4:50 AM Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.

She was born August 10, 1924 in Clay County, IL to Lester G. & Hester A. (Payne) DeHart. She was employed at JC Penney for 6 years and was a retired employee of Flora Wal-Mart serving most recently as a greeter. Her memberships included Faith Luthern Church of Flora, a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Flora American Legion Auxiliary, the Clay County Hospital Auxiliary and the Red Hat Society. Norma enjoyed her flowers and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by sons: Wesley E. (Cheryl) Miller of Flora , Stephen D. (Marsha) Miller of Flora; grandchildren: Lisa (Rhett) Kermicle of Morganfield, KY, Sean Miller of Flora, Les (Lesley) Miller of Louisville, KY, Luke (Chelsea) Miller of Hastings, NE, Lindsey Miller of Flora; great granddaughter: Katlyn Jean Kermicle of Morganfield, KY; brother: Bill DeHart of Clay City. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother (Harold DeHart).

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, July 9, 2007 at Faith Luthern Church in Flora. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Sunday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home and also after 9:30 AM Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to Faith Luthern Church and may be received at the funeral home.

Buried:
PLOT
Lot 1 - 3 Div. - Blk 43

Family/Spouse: Miller, Everett W.. Everett (son of Miller, Dennis T. and Doggett, Edna Pearl) was born on 16 Jun 1921 in Oklahoma; died on 29 Apr 1999; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: DEHA.B001
• _FGRAVE: 192434407

Notes:

Bill was a farmer and worked as the head sawyer for Aames. He was a hunter and loved the outdoors.

Died:
80 year-old Bill Dehart of Clay City, died on August 18 at his home in Clay City with his family by his side.

Bill married Hobbs, K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

M.S. married Eckelberry, D.F. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: YAUC.D002
• _FGRAVE: 78861748

Notes:

Delores E. "Dodie" Doris, age 76, of Springfield, IL formerly of Flora, IL died at 12:30 AM on Friday, October 21, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

She was born February 1, 1935 in Flora, IL to Russell and Vera (Evans) Yauch. She married Richard E. Doris on September 4, 1958 in Olney, IL. He preceded her in death in 1981.

During her life Dodie worked at Flora International Shoe, East End Café, Gallery Restaurant, Flora Elks Club, and Midtown Package Liquors in Flora. She was of the Baptist faith and had been a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Dodie was an avid sports fan, especially when following St. Louis Cardinals baseball.

She is survived by her son, David (wife Pam) Doris of Springfield; 3 granddaughters: Rachel (husband Berry) Cockerell of Pleasant Plains, Halie (husband Bryan) Zulauf of Springfield, Jennifer Lewis; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 nephews: Frank Dunbar of Benton, Carl Dunbar of Flora; aunt: Doris Krutsinger; and best friend: Mabel Lauderback.

Her parents, husband, a son (Ron Yauch), and a sister (Shirley Dunbar) preceded her in death.

A graveside service will be held at Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, IL.

The family requests those attending the service to please wear casual attire.

Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials in Dodie's honor may be given to the Animal Protective League of Springfield or to Springfield Southern Baptist Church and may be received at the funeral home.

Buried:
A graveside service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, IL. There is no visitation. The family requests those attending the service to please wear casual attire. Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, IL is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials in Dodie’s honor may be given to the Animal Protective League of Springfield or to Springfield Southern Baptist Church and may be received at the funeral home.

Delores married Doris, Richard E. on 4 Sep 1958 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Richard was born in UNKNOWN; died in 1981. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Delores married on 15 May 1998 in Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: YAUC.S002
• _FGRAVE: 73705472
• Funeral: 29 Apr 1998, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Family/Spouse: Dunbar, Frank Robert. Frank was born on 26 Aug 1934 in Benton, Franklin County, Illinois; died on 14 May 1972 in Benton, Franklin County, Illinois; was buried in Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery, Benton, Franklin County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Plumber
• Reference Number: YAUC.R004
• Funeral: 15 Sep 2002, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Adopted by Russell & Vera Yauch. His surname was YAUCH before the adoption.

Mr. Yauch was a plumber for S & E in Flora and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Flo­ra, Flora Elks, and NRA.

Ronnie married Pierson, Linda Kay on 18 Aug 1973 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Linda (daughter of Pierson, A.L. and BEAL, Betty June) was born on 17 Jun 1956 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 22 Oct 2000 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 25 Oct 2000 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Oil Field Pumper
• Reference Number: BENS.J001
• Religion: Faith Bible Church, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: YAUC.B002

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HARR.W003
• _FGRAVE: 234807954

Notes:

Wanda L. Bailey, age 74, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, December 11, 2021, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

She was born September 8, 1947, the daughter of Charles Knight and Mary Opal (Yauch) Harris. On May 21, 1988, she was united in marriage to Ronald R. Bailey during a ceremony at the Clay City First Baptist Church, and they have enjoyed spending 33 wedding anniversaries together.

Wanda had worked at Sparton Manufacturing and Bel-Tronics. She was an excellent cook, and very much enjoyed playing bingo.

She is survived by her husband, a sister, a nephew, a niece, and two cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Knight and Opal Harris; and a nephew, Charles Haynes.

Private burial will take place at Clay City Cemetery.

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

Family/Spouse: Krantz, W.A.B.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wanda married Bailey, R.R.R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T. married Martin, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

R. married Cox, J.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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