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Sharp, Benjamin F. 'Ben'

Male 1872 - 1952  (79 years)


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  1. 1.  Sharp, Benjamin F. 'Ben' was born in Aug 1872 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 19 Jan 1952; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farmer
    • Reference Number: SHAR.B002
    • _FGRAVE: 20760222

    Notes:

    She was a housewife and retired nurse, and a member of the Clay City Church of God.

    Birth:
    The 1940 census says Ben, 68 years of age, was born in 1911. If he was 68, he would have been born about 1872. The 1930 census shows he was born in 1872.

    Family/Spouse: Gregg, Anna Frances 'Annie'. Anna was born in 1886 in Illinois; died on 30 Jul 1962; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Sharp, Lester  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    2. 3. Sharp, Roy Edward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Apr 1907 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Aug 2000 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Aug 2000 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Sharp, Mary Elizabeth  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    4. 5. Sharp, Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jul 1912 in Illinois; died on 12 Jun 1972; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 6. Sharp, Melvin James  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Feb 1915 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 9 Apr 1997 in Flora Pavilion Nursing Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Apr 1997 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    6. 7. Sharp, Leora  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jan 1918 in Illinois; died on 26 Jan 2001; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    7. 8. Sharp, Lillie Mae 'Lil'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1921 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 1997 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Dec 1997 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    8. 9. Sharp, Ida Francis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1924 in Illinois; died on 12 Aug 1994 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 14 Aug 1994 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    9. 10. Sharp, Aline  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1927 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 Feb 1990 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    10. 11. Sharp, Raymond Earl 'Butch'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jun 1929 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 Aug 2020 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    11. 12. Sharp, Mildred Ferne 'Millie'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Oct 1930 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 13 Aug 2009 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Sharp, Lester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) 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.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farm Laborer
    • Reference Number: SHAR.L001
    • _FGRAVE: 51094433

    Notes:

    Lester Sharp, of Flora, formerly of Noble, died Friday afternoon at the Clay County Hospital at Flora.

    The deceased was a native of Clay County, but lived near Noble for a number of years.

    Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Frank-Branson Funeral Home at Flora with interment in Hanna cemetery near Noble.

    Survivors include his wife, Betty; two sons, Tommy Lee and James, both at home; a daughter, Carolyn Sue at home; a foster son, Charles of Fort Lewis, Wash.; four brothers, Ray, Melvin, and Raymond, all of Clay City and Leonard of Flora; six sisters, Mrs. Mary Payne of Clay City, Mrs. Mildred Marvor of Joliet, Mrs. Mae Eastin, Mrs. Leora Persinger, Mrs. Alene Coggin and Mrs. Ida Frances Persinger all of Flora, and two grandchildren.

    Information from the Olney (IL) Daily Mail, September 21, 1970, edition.


    Lester and Betty had a foster son, Charles Sharp. Lester died at the Clay County Hospital in Flora.

    Family/Spouse: Payne, Elizabeth Betty. Elizabeth (daughter of Payne, Thomas Jackson and Yauch, Sarah Jane 'Sallie') was born on 4 May 1918 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 24 Sep 2008; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Sharp, C.C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. Sharp, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 15. Sharp, C.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 16. Sharp, Martha J.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1948; died in 1948; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    5. 17. Sharp, Tommy Lee 'Bud'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jul 1957 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 12 Dec 2023 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 16 Dec 2023 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

  2. 3.  Sharp, Roy EdwardSharp, Roy Edward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 27 Apr 1907 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Aug 2000 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Aug 2000 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farm Laborer
    • Reference Number: SHAR.R003
    • _FGRAVE: 36843110
    • Funeral: 30 Aug 2000, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Family/Spouse: Stratton, Wilma Lena. Wilma (daughter of Stratton, James E. and Likens, Emma Mae) was born on 21 Sep 1916 in Illinois; died on 15 Sep 2010 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Sharp, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. Sharp, C.S.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 20. Sharp, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 21. Sharp, D.D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 22. Sharp, Billy Dean 'Bill'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1934 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Jul 2017 in Rolling Hills Care Center, Catoosa, Rogers County, Oklahoma; was buried in Chandler Memorial Cemetery, Chandler, Henderson County, Texas.
    6. 23. Sharp, Robert L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Feb 1936 in Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2021 in Aperion Care, Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    7. 24. Sharp, T.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 25. Sharp, Eugene 'Gene'  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1939 in Illinois; died on 16 Jul 2021 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.
    9. 26. Sharp, Dorothy M.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1942; died on 8 Jun 2016 in Illinois; was buried in Monticello Cemetery, Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois.
    10. 27. Sharp, P.  Descendancy chart to this point
    11. 28. Sharp, Kenneth Roy 'Buster'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1948; died on 21 Feb 1995 in University of Alabama Hospital, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama; was buried on 24 Feb 1995 in First Flint River Baptist Church Cemetery, Meridianville, Madison County, Alabama.
    12. 29. Sharp, J.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    13. 30. Sharp, Thomas Alan 'Tom'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jul 1959 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Dec 2014; was buried on 23 Dec 2014 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

  3. 4.  Sharp, Mary Elizabeth Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) 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.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Homemaker
    • Reference Number: SHAR.M001
    • Funeral: 6 Nov 1995, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Noble, Richland County, Illinois

    Notes:

    She was a homemaker.

    Mary married Payne, Owen Lee on 26 Dec 1928 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois. Owen (son of Payne, Thomas Jackson and Yauch, Sarah Jane 'Sallie') was born on 26 Jul 1903 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 24 Apr 1978 in Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Sharp, L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Sharp, ?  Descendancy chart to this point died before 19 Jan 2005.
    3. 33. Payne, Walter  Descendancy chart to this point died before 19 Jan 2005.
    4. 34. Payne, Dorothy Jean  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1931 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 23 Jul 2011 in Emerald Glen, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 27 Jul 2011 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois.
    5. 35. Payne, Robert Lee  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 May 1935 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 17 Jan 2005 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois; was buried on 19 Jan 2005 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

  4. 5.  Sharp, Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 2 Jul 1912 in Illinois; died on 12 Jun 1972; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farm Laborer
    • Reference Number: SHAR.U001
    • _FGRAVE: 20760219

    Family/Spouse: Persinger, Berneice. Berneice was born on 11 Dec 1910; died on 20 Aug 1985; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Sharp, S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 37. Sharp, C.V.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 38. Sharp, L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 39. Sharp, Billy Ray  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jun 1940 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 27 Jan 2011 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 29 Jan 2011 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 40. Sharp, Leonard 'Junior' Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jul 1941; died on 1 Dec 1951; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    6. 41. Sharp, R.E.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 42. Sharp, Brian  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Feb 1947 in Palestine, Crawford County, Illinois; died on 21 Sep 2016 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    8. 43. Sharp, Terrance Robert  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Feb 1947; died on 24 Jun 1969; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

  5. 6.  Sharp, Melvin James Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 2 Feb 1915 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 9 Apr 1997 in Flora Pavilion Nursing Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Apr 1997 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.M002
    • _FGRAVE: 36681052
    • Funeral: 12 Apr 1997, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Melvin J. Sharp, 82, of Clay City, IL died April 9, 1997, at Flora Pavilion Nursing Center.

    He was born Februray 9, 1915 in Clay County, the son of Benjamin and Anna Grege Sharp. He married Luella Mitchell March 23, 1936, in Fairfield.

    He is survived by his wife; sons, Marvin and Ray Dean Sharp; two brothers, Roy and Raymond Sharp; three sisters, Leora Wheeler, Lillie Eastin and Mildred Mervar; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters and a step-grandson.

    Funeral services were held at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

    Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

    Melvin married Mitchell, Luella M. on 23 Mar 1936 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois. Luella (daughter of Mitchell, James Calvin 'Jim' and PENROD, Myrtle) was born on 15 Sep 1921 in Illinois; died on 17 Mar 2016 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 19 Mar 2016 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Sharp, Marvin Harold  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jul 1936 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Jan 2006 in Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri; was buried on 9 Jan 2006 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 45. Sharp, Ray Dean  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Aug 1945; died on 2 Sep 2010 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Sep 2010 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

  6. 7.  Sharp, Leora Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 9 Jan 1918 in Illinois; died on 26 Jan 2001; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.L002
    • _FGRAVE: 19316013

    Family/Spouse: Persinger, Cassell. Cassell was born on 23 Oct 1907; died on 30 Dec 1987; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Persinger, Leroy  Descendancy chart to this point died before 30 Jul 2023.
    2. 47. Persinger, M.W.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 48. Persinger, L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 49. Persinger, R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 50. Persinger, K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 51. Persinger, B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 52. Persinger, Donald E. Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Dec 1937 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 9 Dec 2001 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Dec 2001 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    8. 53. Persinger, Deloris K.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1942 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Jul 2023 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    9. 54. Persinger, Richard 'Rick'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Feb 1945 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Oct 2015 in Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri.
    10. 55. Persinger, Karen L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Mar 1957 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Jun 2006 in St. Luke's Hospital, Chesterfield, St. Louis County, Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

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


  7. 8.  Sharp, Lillie Mae 'Lil' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 10 Mar 1921 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 1997 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Dec 1997 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Housewife
    • Reference Number: SHAR.L003
    • _FGRAVE: 34633892
    • Funeral: 2 Dec 1997, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    She was a member of Flora Assembly of God, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

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

    Family/Spouse: Eastin, Felix L.. Felix was born in 1907; died in 1963; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 56. EASTIN, E.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 57. Eastin, J.S.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 58. EASTIN, N.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 59. Eastin, Larry D.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1943 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 May 2014 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Unknown.
    5. 60. Eastin, Ronnie D.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jun 1947 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 12 Mar 2012 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

  8. 9.  Sharp, Ida Francis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 12 May 1924 in Illinois; died on 12 Aug 1994 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 14 Aug 1994 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Retired Nurse, Housewife
    • Reference Number: SHAR.I001
    • _FGRAVE: 34488830
    • Funeral: 14 Aug 1994, Clay City Church of God, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    She was a housewife and retired nurse, and a member of the Clay City Church of God.

    Died:
    died at her home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Family/Spouse: Persinger, Harold Dean. Harold was born on 1 Sep 1920; died on 12 Jun 1996; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 61. Persinger, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 62. Persinger, L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 63. Persinger, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 64. Persinger, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 65. Persinger, R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 66. Persinger, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 67. Persinger, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 68. Persinger, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 69. Persinger, R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 70. Persinger, B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    11. 71. Persinger, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    12. 72. Persinger, G.  Descendancy chart to this point
    13. 73. Persinger, Jimmie Ray  Descendancy chart to this point died before 12 Aug 1994.
    14. 74. Persinger, Harold Dean Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1943; died on 11 Jul 1969; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    15. 75. Persinger, Stanley Dean 'Big Stan'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Apr 1952 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Aug 2016 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 25 Aug 2016 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

  9. 10.  Sharp, Aline Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 7 Feb 1927 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 Feb 1990 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.A001
    • _FGRAVE: 22929123
    • Funeral: Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    She was a member of the Flora Church of God, Flora Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, and Home Chapter of Moose Lodge.

    Buried:
    22929123

    Family/Spouse: Coggin, D. S.. D. died in 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Cook, Jerry Edward. Jerry (son of Cook, L. and Lamb, Dorothy Mae) was born on 1 Sep 1942 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 Oct 2008 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 11.  Sharp, Raymond Earl 'Butch' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 9 Jun 1929 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 Aug 2020 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.R001
    • _FGRAVE: 214865701
    • Funeral: 31 Aug 2020, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Raymond "Butch" Sharp, 91, of Clay City, died on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Flora Health Care Center.

    Butch was born on June 9, 1929 in Clay City, Illinois the son of Benjamin Franklin and Anna Francis (Gregg) Sharp. He married Florene (Tackitt) Payne, and she preceded him in death on April 7, 2013.

    Butch is survived by his son, Benny Sharp of Clay City; son, Allen Sharp of Clay City; son, Dylan Sharp of Flora; daughter, Sarah Williams and husband Darren of Flora; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, first and second wives; daughter, Darbie Sharp; son, Dennis Sharp; son, Jerry Sharp.

    Memorials can be made to the family.

    A Funeral Service will be held for Butch at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 31, 2020 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City, with a visitation beginning one hour prior.

    Interment will follow at Clay City Cemetery.

    Family/Spouse: Tackitt, Florene M.. Florene (daughter of Tackitt, Leslie and Hammack, Martha Alice) was born on 19 Mar 1935 in Illinois; died on 7 Apr 2013 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Apr 2013 in Powers Cemetery, Garden Hill Township, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Raymond married Mitchell, Etta Marie on 29 Nov 1949 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. Etta (daughter of Mitchell, James Calvin 'Jim' and PENROD, Myrtle) was born on 14 Jun 1933 in Wayne County, Illinois; died in Jan 1979 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 76. Sharp, B.E.B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 77. Sharp, J.A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 78. Sharp, S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 79. Sharp, Stephen Russell 'Dylan'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1955; died on 20 Sep 2021 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 80. Sharp, Dennis Lewayne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Aug 1956 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Feb 2015 in Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois.
    6. 81. Sharp, Jerry Ray  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Aug 1959; died on 28 Sep 1968; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    7. 82. Sharp, Delberta Marie 'Darby'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 May 1961 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 15 Aug 2006 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri.

  11. 12.  Sharp, Mildred Ferne 'Millie' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 9 Oct 1930 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 13 Aug 2009 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.M004
    • _FGRAVE: 40834479

    Family/Spouse: Mervbar, Lawrence. Lawrence was born in 1923; died in 1985; was buried in Calvary Cemetary, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 13.  Sharp, C.C. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Lester2, 1.Benjamin1)

  2. 14.  Sharp, J. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Lester2, 1.Benjamin1)

  3. 15.  Sharp, C.S. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Lester2, 1.Benjamin1)

  4. 16.  Sharp, Martha J. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Lester2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in 1948; died in 1948; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.M008
    • _FGRAVE: 45036548


  5. 17.  Sharp, Tommy Lee 'Bud'Sharp, Tommy Lee 'Bud' Descendancy chart to this point (2.Lester2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 11 Jul 1957 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 12 Dec 2023 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 16 Dec 2023 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    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.


  6. 18.  Sharp, M. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

    M. married Ellis, A.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 19.  Sharp, C.S.S. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  8. 20.  Sharp, J. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  9. 21.  Sharp, D.D. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  10. 22.  Sharp, Billy Dean 'Bill'Sharp, Billy Dean 'Bill' Descendancy chart to this point (3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 8 Jan 1934 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Jul 2017 in Rolling Hills Care Center, Catoosa, Rogers County, Oklahoma; was buried in Chandler Memorial Cemetery, Chandler, Henderson County, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.B004
    • _FGRAVE: 41284730
    • Military Service: United States Army
    • Census: 17 May 1940, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 09b
    • _MEMR: 12 Aug 2017

    Notes:

    Mr. Sharp retired from the Unocal Oil Company. He served in the U. S. Army from 1956 to 1958. Was the former Mayor of Sailor Springs, IL.; Served on the Sailor Springs Village Board and was a Basketball Referee.

    _MEMR:
    There will be a "Celebration of Life" held on Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Clay City Banking Co. Banquet Room in Clay City, IL. for friends and family.
    Mr. Sharp was born on January 8, 1934, the son of Roy and Wilma {Stratton} Sharp, of Clay City, IL.

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

    Billy married Snell, Phyllis Jean on 16 Jun 1954. Phyllis (daughter of Snell, Glenn V. and Brisser, G.D.) was born on 4 Dec 1935 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Jan 1998 in Smith County, Texas; was buried in Chandler Memorial Cemetery, Chandler, Henderson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 23.  Sharp, Robert L. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 4 Feb 1936 in Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2021 in Aperion Care, Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.R006
    • _FGRAVE: 234537493

    Notes:

    Robert L. Sharp, 85, of Manteno, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Aperion Care in Princeton, Illinois.

    Robert was born on February 4, 1936 in Clay County, Illinois to Roy Edward Sharp and Wilma Lena (Stratton) Sharp. He married Dorothy Ellen Duke on June 10, 1956 in Flora, Illinois, and she preceded him in death on December 17, 2020.

    Robert loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed riding horses and playing music on his guitar.

    Robert is survived by his son, Danny (Karen) Sharp of Manteno, IL; daughter, Judy (Don) Brinkman of Ashkum, IL; daughter, Diana Harper of Princeton, KY; daughter, Sherry Sharp of Fairfield, IL; grandchildren, Daniel, Mandy, Megan, Monica, Allison, Makayla, and Kenny Jr.; several great grandchildren; brothers, James Sharp, of San Tan Valley, AZ and Jackie Sharp, of Flora, IL; sisters, Thelma Fry, of Wooster, OH; Marcella (Arthur) Ellis, of Creve Coeur, IL; Phyllis (Gary) Vannote Muse, of Cisco, IL.; Carolyn (Steve) Snyder of Bloomington, IL; and Debra (Donald) Nix, of Salem IL; sister-in-law, Evelyn Sharp of Springfield, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death his by parents; wife; granddaughter, Brittney; brothers, Gene Sharp, Thomas Sharp, Bill Sharp, and Kenneth Sharp; sister, Dorothy Browning; and several nieces and nephews.

    A funeral service for Robert will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City with a visitation beginning one-hour prior. Pastor Brad Harris will officiate.

    Interment will follow at Clay City Cemetery.


    Memorials can be made to the family.

    Robert married Duke, D.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 83. Sharp, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 84. Sharp, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 85. Sharp, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 86. Sharp, S.  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 24.  Sharp, T.L. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

    T.L. married Fry, A.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 87. Fry, R.D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 88. Fry, R.H.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 89. Fry, P.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 90. Fry, L.G.  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 25.  Sharp, Eugene 'Gene' Descendancy chart to this point (3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in 1939 in Illinois; died on 16 Jul 2021 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.E002
    • Census: 17 May 1940, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 09b

    Notes:

    Eugene (Gene) Sharp, 81 went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. Gene was born to Roy and Wilma Stratton Sharp on November 10, 1939.

    He was a member of Clay City High School Class of 1958.

    He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching dirt track and NASCAR races, reading Western Books, spending time with his family and friends, and life on the Sharp Family Farm in Clay City, IL

    Gene is survived by his wife of 40 years, Evelyn of Springfield, MO and 7 children, Doug Sharp, Cheryl Brian (Jim), Rusty Sharp all of Effingham, IL, Tom Johnston ( Leslie) of Halltown, MO, Clay (Kim) Watson, Kellie (Fred) James and Ralph Johnston Watson (Stacey) all of Springfield, MO. Brothers, Robert of Princeton, IL , James (Puddin) of Queen Creek, Arizona, Jackie (Linda) of Flora , Sisters, Thelma (Sis) Fry of Wooster, Ohio, Marcella (Sally) (Arthur) Ellis of Creve Coure, IL , Phyllis Muse (Gary) of Cisco, IL , Carolyn (Susie) (Steve) Snyder of Bloomington, IL and Debra (Don) Nix of Salem, IL, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

    Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Wilma Sharp, Brothers Bill Sharp, Kenneth (Buster, Bud) Sharp, Tom Sharp, Sister Dorothy Browning, Nephews: Christopher Sharp, Jason Sharp, David Browning, Parker Webster, Granddaughter Dessarae (Dessie) Winchester Sharp. Brothers in Law, Dale Fry, Aubrey Browning, Jack Vannote, Sisters in Law, Dorothy Sharp, Phyllis Sharp and his grandparents.

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

    Children:
    1. 91. Sharp, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 92. Sharp, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 93. Sharp, R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 94. Sharp, T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 95. Sharp, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 96. Sharp, K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 97. Sharp, R.  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 26.  Sharp, Dorothy M. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 4 Mar 1942; died on 8 Jun 2016 in Illinois; was buried in Monticello Cemetery, Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.D005
    • _FGRAVE: 164191396

    Dorothy married Browning, Aubrey Lee 'Brownie' on 4 Jun 1959. Aubrey (son of Browning, Shelby and Harper, Effie Mae) was born on 31 Oct 1938; died on 25 Feb 2017 in Presence Covenant Medical Center, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Monticello Cemetery, Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 27.  Sharp, P. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

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

    P. married Vannote, J.M.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  16. 28.  Sharp, Kenneth Roy 'Buster'Sharp, Kenneth Roy 'Buster' Descendancy chart to this point (3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 7 Jul 1948; died on 21 Feb 1995 in University of Alabama Hospital, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama; was buried on 24 Feb 1995 in First Flint River Baptist Church Cemetery, Meridianville, Madison County, Alabama.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Helicopter Pilot with Valley Flying Service
    • Reference Number: SHAR.K001
    • _FGRAVE: 69481972
    • Military Service: Viet Nam War, United States Army
    • Funeral: 24 Feb 1995, Gallant Funeral Home, Hazel Green, Madison County, Alabama

    Notes:

    Mr. Sharp was a native of Clay City. He was an aerial applicator with the Valley Flying Service, was an Army helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, and was a member of the United Methodist Church.

    Military Service:
    Helicopter Pilot

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

    Children:
    1. 98. Sharp, J.K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 99. Sharp, J.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 100. Sharp, Kenneth Jason  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Sep 1974 in Kentucky; died on 21 May 1994 in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama; was buried on 24 May 1994 in First Flint River Baptist Church Cemetery, Meridianville, Madison County, Alabama.

  17. 29.  Sharp, J.J. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  18. 30.  Sharp, Thomas Alan 'Tom'Sharp, Thomas Alan 'Tom' Descendancy chart to this point (3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 16 Jul 1959 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Dec 2014; was buried on 23 Dec 2014 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.T003
    • _FGRAVE: 140212072
    • Funeral: 23 Dec 2014, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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

    Children:
    1. 101. Sharp, M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  19. 31.  Sharp, L. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Mary2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  20. 32.  Sharp, ? Descendancy chart to this point (4.Mary2, 1.Benjamin1) died before 19 Jan 2005.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.U002


  21. 33.  Payne, Walter Descendancy chart to this point (4.Mary2, 1.Benjamin1) died before 19 Jan 2005.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PAYN.W007


  22. 34.  Payne, Dorothy Jean Descendancy chart to this point (4.Mary2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 31 Oct 1931 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 23 Jul 2011 in Emerald Glen, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 27 Jul 2011 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 102. Cantrell, M.J.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 103. Cantrell, M.K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 104. Cantrell, H.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 105. Cantrell, Donald L. 'Tinker'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Sep 1948 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 16 Oct 2007 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 19 Oct 2007 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    5. 106. Cantrell, V.  Descendancy chart to this point

    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]


  23. 35.  Payne, Robert Lee Descendancy chart to this point (4.Mary2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 30 May 1935 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 17 Jan 2005 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois; was buried on 19 Jan 2005 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 107. Payne, R.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 108. Payne, R.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 109. Payne, T.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 110. Payne, L.E.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 111. Payne, Lisa M.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Oct 1954 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Nov 2020 in Kindred Hospital, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

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


  24. 36.  Sharp, S. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Leonard2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  25. 37.  Sharp, C.V. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Leonard2, 1.Benjamin1)

    C.V. married Patridge, J.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  26. 38.  Sharp, L. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Leonard2, 1.Benjamin1)

  27. 39.  Sharp, Billy RaySharp, Billy Ray Descendancy chart to this point (5.Leonard2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 2 Jun 1940 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 27 Jan 2011 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 29 Jan 2011 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Construction Worker
    • Reference Number: SHAR.B005
    • Funeral: 29 Jan 2011, Flora Assembly of God Church, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    He was a construction worker and attended Flora Assembly of God. Billy was a Yankee and Steeler fan and enjoyed cooking, hunting, and his family.

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

    Children:
    1. 112. Sharp, B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 113. Sharp, B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 114. Sharp, K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 115. Sharp, A.  Descendancy chart to this point

  28. 40.  Sharp, Leonard 'Junior' Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Leonard2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 2 Jul 1941; died on 1 Dec 1951; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.L008


  29. 41.  Sharp, R.E.R.Sharp, R.E.R. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Leonard2, 1.Benjamin1)

  30. 42.  Sharp, Brian Descendancy chart to this point (5.Leonard2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 9 Feb 1947 in Palestine, Crawford County, Illinois; died on 21 Sep 2016 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.B007
    • _FGRAVE: 170420407

    Notes:

    Over the years he worked at several different saw mills in the area, and then worked at U.S. Weights in Olney, Illinois, until his health no longer allowed. He had a passion for driving and attending demolition derbies. He enjoyed the outdoors and liked to feed the birds. He loved mowing, he mowed many yards throughout Clay County for many years. He loved his family and spent his time attending their sporting events and having fun with all of them. His family was his greatest joy.

    Brian married Sharp, Carolyn 'Susie' on 19 Jan 1968 in Newton, Jasper County, Illinois. Carolyn was born on 4 Feb 1952 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 9 Mar 2020 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 116. Sharp, T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 117. Sharp, Brian Dewayne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Nov 1969; died on 17 Apr 1985; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 118. Sharp, Charles Lee  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jun 1971; died on 22 Oct 1980; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 119. Sharp, Lucas Lorenzo  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Nov 1982; died on 21 Aug 2007; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

  31. 43.  Sharp, Terrance RobertSharp, Terrance Robert Descendancy chart to this point (5.Leonard2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 9 Feb 1947; died on 24 Jun 1969; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.T005

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

    Children:
    1. 120. Sharp, Sheila Ann  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Oct 1967 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 5 Aug 1982 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois; was buried in Pine Tree Cemetery, Patterson, Greene County, Illinois.

  32. 44.  Sharp, Marvin Harold Descendancy chart to this point (6.Melvin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 17 Jul 1936 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Jan 2006 in Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri; was buried on 9 Jan 2006 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Owner of M&M Pump Supply, Clay City, Illinois
    • Reference Number: SHAR.M003
    • _FGRAVE: 18141987
    • Funeral: 9 Jan 2006, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Marvin Harold Sharp, 69, of Clay City, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2006 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.

    Visitation will be today at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home with Pastor Brad Harris officiating. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery.

    Mr. Sharp was born on July 17, 1936, in Clay County, the son of Melvin James and Luella (Mitchell) Sharp. He married Dody Poppe, who preceded him in death in 1986. He married Mable Franklin who preceded him in death in August 2000.

    He was a former owner and employee at M&M Pump Supply in Clay City. He was a member of National Rifle Association and was an avid hunter.

    Mr. Sharp is survived by his mother, Luella Sharp of Clay City; his brother, Ray Dean Sharp and his wife, Dolores of Clay City; his dear friend, Geraldine Shroyer of Clay City; seven children, Rick Sharp and his wife, Vicky of Clay City, Sonya Adams and her husband, Jerry of North Carolina, Jenny Larrimore of Clay City, Shelley Hostettler of Florida, Barb Armstrong and fiance, Joel Henshon of Alabama, Kurt Snell of Clay City and Kim Foreman of Demont, Ind.; 18 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his father and two wives.

    Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.

    The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, January 2006

    Buried:
    Burial was in Clay City Cemetery. Full military rites were conducted by Clay County veterans.

    Family/Spouse: Poppe, Medora 'Dody'. Medora (daughter of Poppe, Kenneth and ?, Virginia) was born in 1938 in Illinois; died in Aug 1986. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 121. Sharp, R.W.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 122. Sharp, S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 123. Sharp, B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 124. Sharp, V.E.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 125. Sharp, Shelly J.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Aug 1957 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Oct 2021 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois.

    Marvin married Franklin, Mabel Stella on 8 Jan 1968 in Richland County, Illinois. Mabel (daughter of Franklin, Albert Earl 'Duck' and Holmes, Mildred P.) was born on 25 Aug 1942 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 31 Aug 2000 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Sep 2000 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  33. 45.  Sharp, Ray DeanSharp, Ray Dean Descendancy chart to this point (6.Melvin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 24 Aug 1945; died on 2 Sep 2010 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Sep 2010 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Road Construction
    • Reference Number: SHAR.R004
    • _FGRAVE: 58098943
    • Military Service: Viet Nam War, Private First Class, United States Army
    • Funeral: 8 Sep 2010, Clay City Church of God, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Ray Dean Sharp, 65, of Clay City, died at 1 a.m. Thursday, September 2, 2010, at his residence.

    Ray was born August 24, 1945 to Melvin and Luella Mae Mitchell Sharp. He married Delores Sharp on November 11, 2000. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army in Vitenam. Ray worked road construction and was a member of the Clay City Church of God, VFW, and the American legion of Flora.

    He is survived by his wife and his mother.

    Preceding him in death were his father and brother, Marvin.

    Services were held at the Church of God with Pastor Rob Bowker officiating.

    Burial was in Clay City Cemetery. Full military rites were conducted by Clay County veterans.

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

    Memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice.

    Funeral:
    Services were held at the Church of God with Pastor Rob Bowker officiating.

    Buried:
    Burial was in Clay City Cemetery. Full military rites were conducted by Clay County veterans.

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

    Ray married ?, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  34. 46.  Persinger, Leroy Descendancy chart to this point (7.Leora2, 1.Benjamin1) died before 30 Jul 2023.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PERS.L002


  35. 47.  Persinger, M.W.M. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Leora2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  36. 48.  Persinger, L. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Leora2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  37. 49.  Persinger, R. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Leora2, 1.Benjamin1)

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

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


  38. 50.  Persinger, K. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Leora2, 1.Benjamin1)

    Family/Spouse: Fitch, H.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    K. married Tapscott, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  39. 51.  Persinger, B. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Leora2, 1.Benjamin1)

    B. married Bradham, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  40. 52.  Persinger, Donald E. Sr.Persinger, Donald E. Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Leora2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 31 Dec 1937 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 9 Dec 2001 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Dec 2001 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Oilfield Worker
    • Reference Number: PERS.D001
    • _FGRAVE: 19316750
    • Funeral: 12 Dec 2001, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    He was an oilfield worker and retired from Sledge Drilling and member of the Christian Faith.

    Donald married Young, Velda Louise on 2 Oct 1969 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. Velda (daughter of Young, Carol Eugene 'Curley' and Hammack, Martha Alice) was born on 18 May 1945 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Jan 2020 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 126. Persinger, R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 127. Persinger, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 128. Persinger, D.E.D. Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 129. Persinger, Ronald  Descendancy chart to this point died before 9 Dec 2001.

  41. 53.  Persinger, Deloris K.Persinger, Deloris K. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Leora2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 29 Dec 1942 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Jul 2023 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PERS.D003
    • Funeral: 13 Jul 2023, First Southern Baptist Church, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Deloris K. Johnson, age 80, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday morning, July 10, 2023, at her home.

    She was born December 29, 1942, in Flora, the daughter of Cassell and Leora (Sharp) Persinger. She was united in marriage to Robert E. “Bob” Johnson Sr. on March 30, 1963, in Cisne at the home of Walter Sanders, and together they have shared 60 wedding anniversaries.

    Deloris had worked at the International Shoe Factory and later as a bartender at the Flora American Legion for 18 years. She enjoyed camping, relaxing on the pontoon boat, and spending time on the front porch with her grandkids and neighbors. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Flora.

    She is survived by her husband: Bob Johnson of Flora; 3 children: Schiela (Steve) Wilson of Ingraham, Robert E. Johnson Jr. of Rinard, and Diana (Danny) Patterson of Flora; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; siblings: Michael W. (Dani) Persinger of Flora, Linda (Jack) Halfacre of Iuka, Rita Mitchell of Flora, Kathy (Homer) Fitch of Mt. Erie, and Brenda (Dan) Bradham of Flora; and her beloved dogs: Patches and Dutchess.

    She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Donnie Persinger, LeRoy Persinger, Karen Fitch, and Richard Persinger; a brother-in-law: Bob Mitchell; and her dog: Bandit.

    A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at the First Southern Baptist Church in Flora with Dr. Joel Hackney officiating. A visitation will be held from 12 noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday at the church. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.

    Family/Spouse: Johnson, R.E.B. Sr.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 130. Persinger, S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 131. Johnson, R.E. Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 132. Johnson, D.  Descendancy chart to this point

  42. 54.  Persinger, Richard 'Rick' Descendancy chart to this point (7.Leora2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 28 Feb 1945 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Oct 2015 in Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PERS.R004
    • _FGRAVE: 154272540

    Notes:

    He served our country in the military and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. His greatest passions were riding his Harley motorcycle and spending quality time with his dog “Bear”. He also enjoyed playing guitar, and being around family and friends.

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


  43. 55.  Persinger, Karen L. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Leora2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 27 Mar 1957 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Jun 2006 in St. Luke's Hospital, Chesterfield, St. Louis County, Missouri; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PERS.K002
    • _FGRAVE: 18289913

    Notes:

    She was a homemaker in her life. Karen was affiliated with the Clay City Church of God. She enjoyed flowers, working in her yard, and shopping.

    Died:
    Karen L. Fitch, 49, of Flora died at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, MO.

    Karen married Fitch, R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  44. 56.  EASTIN, E.L. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Lillie2, 1.Benjamin1)

    E.L. married ?, T. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  45. 57.  Eastin, J.S.S. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Lillie2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  46. 58.  EASTIN, N. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Lillie2, 1.Benjamin1)

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

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


  47. 59.  Eastin, Larry D.Eastin, Larry D. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Lillie2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 7 Apr 1943 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 May 2014 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Unknown.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: EAST.L001
    • Funeral: 29 May 2014, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Larry worked at Roadmaster/Brunswick AMF in Olney retiring after 35 plus years of service. He enjoyed camping and fishing, especially being on a boat with a fishing pole in his hand, loved his dog "Buttons", and cherished the time spent with the grandkids and great-grandkids. Larry recently enjoyed seeing the first green tomato in his garden this season.

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

    Children:
    1. 133. Eastin, V.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 134. Eastin, V.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 135. Eastin, L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 136. Eastin, Velma Mae  Descendancy chart to this point died before 25 May 2014.

  48. 60.  Eastin, Ronnie D.Eastin, Ronnie D. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Lillie2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 5 Jun 1947 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 12 Mar 2012 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: EAST.R001

    Notes:

    He was engaged to Rachel Magnavite, had previously been married to Thelma Lister, worked at AMF Manufacturing (Roadmaster), and had attended Flora Assembly of God Church.

    Ron loved riding Harley motorcycles and watching sports.

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

    Children:
    1. 137. Eastin, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 138. Eastin, R. Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point

  49. 61.  Persinger, M. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1)

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

    Children:
    1. 139. Persinger, G.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

  50. 62.  Persinger, L. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1)

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

    Children:
    1. 140. PERSINGER, T.  Descendancy chart to this point

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


  51. 63.  Persinger, D. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1)

  52. 64.  Persinger, D. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  53. 65.  Persinger, R. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1)

    R. married ?, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  54. 66.  Persinger, C. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  55. 67.  Persinger, D. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  56. 68.  Persinger, M. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  57. 69.  Persinger, R. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1)

    R. married BOSTON, T.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 141. Persinger, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 142. Persinger, A.  Descendancy chart to this point

  58. 70.  Persinger, B. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  59. 71.  Persinger, M. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  60. 72.  Persinger, G. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  61. 73.  Persinger, Jimmie Ray Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1) died before 12 Aug 1994.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PERS.J002


  62. 74.  Persinger, Harold Dean Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 14 Jan 1943; died on 11 Jul 1969; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PERS.U001
    • _FGRAVE: 34488890


  63. 75.  Persinger, Stanley Dean 'Big Stan' Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 29 Apr 1952 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Aug 2016 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 25 Aug 2016 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PERS.S002
    • _FGRAVE: 168771822
    • Funeral: 25 Aug 2016, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    “Big Stan” was born April 29, 1952, in Flora, the son of Harold Dean and Ida Frances (Sharp) Persinger. He was owner of Stan’s Iron & Metal, and enjoyed following the Derbies, and playing poker and Texas Hold’em. Stan was a loving father and grandfather.

    Died:
    Stanley Dean “Catfish” Persinger Sr., age 64, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016, at his home in Flora.

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

    Children:
    1. 143. Persinger, A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 144. Persinger, T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 145. Persinger, Stanley Dean 'Lil' Stan' Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jan 1989 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Jul 2014 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

  64. 76.  Sharp, B.E.B. Descendancy chart to this point (11.Raymond2, 1.Benjamin1)

  65. 77.  Sharp, J.A. Descendancy chart to this point (11.Raymond2, 1.Benjamin1)

  66. 78.  Sharp, S. Descendancy chart to this point (11.Raymond2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  67. 79.  Sharp, Stephen Russell 'Dylan'Sharp, Stephen Russell 'Dylan' Descendancy chart to this point (11.Raymond2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 13 Feb 1955; died on 20 Sep 2021 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.R002

    Notes:

    Stephen "Dylan" Sharp, 66, of Flora, died on Monday, September 20, 2021 at his home.

    Dylan was born on February 13, 1955 in Clay County, Illinois, the son of Raymond "Butch" Earl Sharp and Etta Marie (Mitchell).

    Dylan liked hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed attending "church" with friends at the river camp. Dylan took pleasure in working; whether it was in the oilfield working for Bangert's Well Service or bar tending. He enjoyed the camaraderie of his close friends at the VFW, whom he referred to as his family. Dylan loved spending holidays with all of his family at his brother Alan's house, where he was always in charge of frying the turkey.

    Dylan is survived by his fiancée, Shelly "Shell" Goyner of Clay City; son, Stephen Sharp and wife Ashley of Olney; grandchildren, Landon, Blayn, Gabriel, Davian, Mason, and Lynae Sharp; brothers, Benny Sharp of Clay City and Allen Sharp of Clay City; step-sister, Sarah Williams and husband Darren of Flora; and several nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Darbie Sharp; and brothers Dennis Sharp and Jerry Sharp.

    Cremation Rites were accorded, and a memorial service will be held for Dylan at the VFW in Flora at a later date.

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

    Children:
    1. 146. Sharp, S.  Descendancy chart to this point

  68. 80.  Sharp, Dennis Lewayne Descendancy chart to this point (11.Raymond2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 8 Aug 1956 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Feb 2015 in Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.D001
    • _FGRAVE: 239259317

    Notes:

    Dennis L. Sharp, age 58, of Ingraham, Illinois passed away Friday, February 20, 2015, at his home in Ingraham.

    Dennis was born August 8, 1956 in Clay County to Raymond and Etta Marie (Mitchell) Sharp. He married Deborah White on December 19, 1987 in Ingraham. Dennis had been an oil field worker and enjoyed outdoor activities like fishing and roaming in the woods.

    There will be a Memorial Service honoring Dennis Sharp from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Ingraham Christian Church with Keith Kepley officiating. Memorial donations may be given to the family to assist with expenses and may be sent to Debbie Sharp, 69 Pearl Drive, Ingraham, IL 62434.

    Buried:
    Cremated. Specifically: Cremation. No burial information given in obituary. Ashes in the care of family.

    Dennis married White, D.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 147. Schnautz, Z.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 148. Sharp, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 149. Sharp, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 150. White, T.  Descendancy chart to this point

  69. 81.  Sharp, Jerry RaySharp, Jerry Ray Descendancy chart to this point (11.Raymond2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 30 Aug 1959; died on 28 Sep 1968; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.J003
    • _FGRAVE: 24199867


  70. 82.  Sharp, Delberta Marie 'Darby'Sharp, Delberta Marie 'Darby' Descendancy chart to this point (11.Raymond2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 22 May 1961 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 15 Aug 2006 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Bartender
    • Reference Number: SHAR.D002

    Notes:

    Died:
    Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri

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

    Children:
    1. 151. Landreth, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 152. Sharp, T.  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: Coble, Jerry T.. Jerry died in 2002. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 83.  Sharp, D. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Robert3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  2. 84.  Sharp, J. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Robert3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  3. 85.  Sharp, D. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Robert3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  4. 86.  Sharp, S. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Robert3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

  5. 87.  Fry, R.D. Descendancy chart to this point (24.T.L.3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

  6. 88.  Fry, R.H. Descendancy chart to this point (24.T.L.3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

  7. 89.  Fry, P.S. Descendancy chart to this point (24.T.L.3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

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

    Children:
    1. 153. Butler, N.J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 90.  Fry, L.G. Descendancy chart to this point (24.T.L.3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

  9. 91.  Sharp, D. Descendancy chart to this point (25.Eugene3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

  10. 92.  Sharp, C. Descendancy chart to this point (25.Eugene3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  11. 93.  Sharp, R. Descendancy chart to this point (25.Eugene3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

  12. 94.  Sharp, T. Descendancy chart to this point (25.Eugene3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

  13. 95.  Sharp, C. Descendancy chart to this point (25.Eugene3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

  14. 96.  Sharp, K. Descendancy chart to this point (25.Eugene3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

  15. 97.  Sharp, R. Descendancy chart to this point (25.Eugene3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

  16. 98.  Sharp, J.K. Descendancy chart to this point (28.Kenneth3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  17. 99.  Sharp, J.L. Descendancy chart to this point (28.Kenneth3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

  18. 100.  Sharp, Kenneth Jason Descendancy chart to this point (28.Kenneth3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 6 Sep 1974 in Kentucky; died on 21 May 1994 in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama; was buried on 24 May 1994 in First Flint River Baptist Church Cemetery, Meridianville, Madison County, Alabama.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.K002
    • Funeral: 24 May 1994, Gallant Funeral Home, Hazel Green, Madison County, Alabama

    Notes:

    He was an employee for Cox Corp. in Madison, Ala., and was a member of the Flint River Baptist Church.


  19. 101.  Sharp, M. Descendancy chart to this point (30.Thomas3, 3.Roy2, 1.Benjamin1)

  20. 102.  Cantrell, M.J.S. Descendancy chart to this point (34.Dorothy3, 4.Mary2, 1.Benjamin1)

    M.J.S. married Pate, B.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 154. Pate, J.D.  Descendancy chart to this point

    M.J.S. married O'Dell, L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 103.  Cantrell, M.K. Descendancy chart to this point (34.Dorothy3, 4.Mary2, 1.Benjamin1)

    Family/Spouse: O'Dell, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  22. 104.  Cantrell, H.R. Descendancy chart to this point (34.Dorothy3, 4.Mary2, 1.Benjamin1)

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

    Children:
    1. 155. Cantrell, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 156. Cantrell, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 157. Cantrell, Jodi L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jun 1981 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 8 Jan 2023 in Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

  23. 105.  Cantrell, Donald L. 'Tinker'Cantrell, Donald L. 'Tinker' Descendancy chart to this point (34.Dorothy3, 4.Mary2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 11 Sep 1948 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 16 Oct 2007 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 19 Oct 2007 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CANT.D001
    • _FGRAVE: 26344602
    • Military Service: Viet Nam War, Specialist Fifth Class, United States Army
    • Funeral: 19 Oct 2007, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

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

    Children:
    1. 158. Cantrell, Lori Michelle  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois; died on 4 Sep 1967 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

    Donald married FLEMING, Linda L. 'Lynn' on 8 Dec 1973 in Albion, Edwards County, Illinois. Linda (daughter of Fleming, John Alden and Harmon, Edith M.) was born on 19 Jul 1953 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 16 Sep 2015 in Select Specialty Hospital, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 159. Cantrell, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 160. CANTRELL, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 161. Cantrell, M.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 162. CANTRELL, G.  Descendancy chart to this point

  24. 106.  Cantrell, V. Descendancy chart to this point (34.Dorothy3, 4.Mary2, 1.Benjamin1)

  25. 107.  Payne, R.L. Descendancy chart to this point (35.Robert3, 4.Mary2, 1.Benjamin1)

    R.L. married ?, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  26. 108.  Payne, R.L. Descendancy chart to this point (35.Robert3, 4.Mary2, 1.Benjamin1)

  27. 109.  Payne, T.L. Descendancy chart to this point (35.Robert3, 4.Mary2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  28. 110.  Payne, L.E. Descendancy chart to this point (35.Robert3, 4.Mary2, 1.Benjamin1)

  29. 111.  Payne, Lisa M.Payne, Lisa M. Descendancy chart to this point (35.Robert3, 4.Mary2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 20 Oct 1954 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Nov 2020 in Kindred Hospital, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PAYN.L001
    • _FGRAVE: 218956486
    • Funeral: Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Lisa Payne, age 66, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday evening, November 21, 2020, at Kindred Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

    She was born October 20, 1954, in Clay City, Illinois, the daughter of Robert L. and Lois M. (Denton) Payne.

    Lisa had worked at Kern Manufacturing for a number of years. She was a member of the Trinity Full Gospel Church in Cisne and her church was very important to her. Lisa enjoyed crafts and sewing.

    She is survived by a daughter: Shanna (Tony) Smith; two granddaughters: Breanna (Adam) Stone and Savhanna Smith; two great-grandchildren: Warrick and Penelope Stone; siblings: Rodney (Debbie) Payne, Robin Payne, Troy Payne, and Loretta Payne; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

    She was preceded in death by her parents.

    A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Rodney Payne officiating. Interment will follow in Hanna Cemetery, Noble. Visitation will be 1 until 2 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

    Memorial donations are suggested to Cisne Trinity Full Gospel Church and will be accepted through the funeral home.

    Family/Spouse: Gragert, Ernest W 'Ern'. Ernest was born on 19 Dec 1958; died in yes; was buried in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  30. 112.  Sharp, B. Descendancy chart to this point (39.Billy3, 5.Leonard2, 1.Benjamin1)

  31. 113.  Sharp, B. Descendancy chart to this point (39.Billy3, 5.Leonard2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  32. 114.  Sharp, K. Descendancy chart to this point (39.Billy3, 5.Leonard2, 1.Benjamin1)

  33. 115.  Sharp, A. Descendancy chart to this point (39.Billy3, 5.Leonard2, 1.Benjamin1)

  34. 116.  Sharp, T. Descendancy chart to this point (42.Brian3, 5.Leonard2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  35. 117.  Sharp, Brian Dewayne Descendancy chart to this point (42.Brian3, 5.Leonard2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 1 Nov 1969; died on 17 Apr 1985; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.B018
    • _FGRAVE: 44091441


  36. 118.  Sharp, Charles Lee Descendancy chart to this point (42.Brian3, 5.Leonard2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 11 Jun 1971; died on 22 Oct 1980; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.C017
    • _FGRAVE: 44091463


  37. 119.  Sharp, Lucas Lorenzo Descendancy chart to this point (42.Brian3, 5.Leonard2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 13 Nov 1982; died on 21 Aug 2007; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.L024
    • _FGRAVE: 23844907

    Lucas married Scoles, N.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 163. Sharp, T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 164. Sharp, T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 165. Sharp, T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 166. Sharp, T.  Descendancy chart to this point

  38. 120.  Sharp, Sheila Ann Descendancy chart to this point (43.Terrance3, 5.Leonard2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 15 Oct 1967 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 5 Aug 1982 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois; was buried in Pine Tree Cemetery, Patterson, Greene County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.S014


  39. 121.  Sharp, R.W.R. Descendancy chart to this point (44.Marvin3, 6.Melvin2, 1.Benjamin1)

    R.W.R. married Basinger, V. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 167. Sharp, B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 168. Sharp, A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 169. Sharp, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 170. Sharp, H.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

  40. 122.  Sharp, S. Descendancy chart to this point (44.Marvin3, 6.Melvin2, 1.Benjamin1)

    S. married Adams, J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  41. 123.  Sharp, B. Descendancy chart to this point (44.Marvin3, 6.Melvin2, 1.Benjamin1)

    B. married Armstrong [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    B. married Henshon, J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  42. 124.  Sharp, V.E.J. Descendancy chart to this point (44.Marvin3, 6.Melvin2, 1.Benjamin1)

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

    Children:
    1. 171. Larrimore, C.  Descendancy chart to this point

  43. 125.  Sharp, Shelly J. Descendancy chart to this point (44.Marvin3, 6.Melvin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 3 Aug 1957 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Oct 2021 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.S003
    • _FGRAVE: 232730506

    Notes:

    Shelley J. (Sharp) Joyner, 64, of Clay City, Illinois, died on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

    Shelley was born on August 3, 1957 in Clay City to Marvin Sharp and Medora (Poppe) Jones.

    Later she married David Joyner, and he preceded her in death.

    Shelley enjoyed helping people in need. She volunteered her time to charitable organizations to help older folks and those in need. She loved to read and to garden.

    Shelley is survived by her sisters, Virginia Larrimore of Clay City, Sonya Adams and husband Jerry of North Wilkesboro, NC, and Barbara Sharp and companion Joel Henshon of Brewton, AL; brother, Richard Sharp of Clay City; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

    She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

    A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 07, 2021 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City, with a visitation beginning one hour prior.

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


  44. 126.  Persinger, R. Descendancy chart to this point (52.Donald3, 7.Leora2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  45. 127.  Persinger, C. Descendancy chart to this point (52.Donald3, 7.Leora2, 1.Benjamin1)

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

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


  46. 128.  Persinger, D.E.D. Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (52.Donald3, 7.Leora2, 1.Benjamin1)

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

    D.E.D. married Klingler, L.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 172. Persinger, P.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 173. Persinger, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 174. Persinger, B.  Descendancy chart to this point

  47. 129.  Persinger, Ronald Descendancy chart to this point (52.Donald3, 7.Leora2, 1.Benjamin1) died before 9 Dec 2001.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PERS.R006


  48. 130.  Persinger, S. Descendancy chart to this point (53.Deloris3, 7.Leora2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  49. 131.  Johnson, R.E. Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (53.Deloris3, 7.Leora2, 1.Benjamin1)

  50. 132.  Johnson, D. Descendancy chart to this point (53.Deloris3, 7.Leora2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  51. 133.  Eastin, V. Descendancy chart to this point (59.Larry3, 8.Lillie2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  52. 134.  Eastin, V. Descendancy chart to this point (59.Larry3, 8.Lillie2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  53. 135.  Eastin, L. Descendancy chart to this point (59.Larry3, 8.Lillie2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  54. 136.  Eastin, Velma Mae Descendancy chart to this point (59.Larry3, 8.Lillie2, 1.Benjamin1) died before 25 May 2014.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: EAST.V003


  55. 137.  Eastin, D. Descendancy chart to this point (60.Ronnie3, 8.Lillie2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  56. 138.  Eastin, R. Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (60.Ronnie3, 8.Lillie2, 1.Benjamin1)

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

    Children:
    1. 175. Eastin, Z.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 176. Eastin, G.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 177. Eastin, L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 178. Eastin, Dami Blaine  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jul 1991 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 20 Aug 2010 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 25 Aug 2010 in Wells Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.

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


  57. 139.  Persinger, G.A. Descendancy chart to this point (61.M.3, 9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1)

  58. 140.  PERSINGER, T. Descendancy chart to this point (62.L.3, 9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1)

  59. 141.  Persinger, J. Descendancy chart to this point (69.R.3, 9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1)

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

    Children:
    1. 179. Rothrock, A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 180. Rothrock, A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 181. Rothrock, B.  Descendancy chart to this point

  60. 142.  Persinger, A. Descendancy chart to this point (69.R.3, 9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1)

  61. 143.  Persinger, A. Descendancy chart to this point (75.Stanley3, 9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1)

  62. 144.  Persinger, T. Descendancy chart to this point (75.Stanley3, 9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1)

  63. 145.  Persinger, Stanley Dean 'Lil' Stan' Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (75.Stanley3, 9.Ida2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 23 Jan 1989 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Jul 2014 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PERS.S003
    • _FGRAVE: 132455988

    Notes:

    He worked for Wilson Well Service in Clay City, participated in demo derbies, and enjoyed fishing. Stanley was a loving father to his children and also held a special place in his heart for his sisters, nieces and nephews. He also loved helping his friends, enjoying the times gathering with them at cookouts.

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

    Children:
    1. 182. Smith, A.A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 183. Persinger, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 184. Persinger, Z.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 185. Persinger, B.  Descendancy chart to this point

  64. 146.  Sharp, S. Descendancy chart to this point (79.Stephen3, 11.Raymond2, 1.Benjamin1)

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

    Children:
    1. 186. Sharp, L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 187. Sharp, B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 188. Sharp, G.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 189. Sharp, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 190. Sharp, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 191. Sharp, L.  Descendancy chart to this point

  65. 147.  Schnautz, Z. Descendancy chart to this point (80.Dennis3, 11.Raymond2, 1.Benjamin1)

  66. 148.  Sharp, J. Descendancy chart to this point (80.Dennis3, 11.Raymond2, 1.Benjamin1)

  67. 149.  Sharp, M. Descendancy chart to this point (80.Dennis3, 11.Raymond2, 1.Benjamin1)

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


  68. 150.  White, T. Descendancy chart to this point (80.Dennis3, 11.Raymond2, 1.Benjamin1)

  69. 151.  Landreth, J. Descendancy chart to this point (82.Delberta3, 11.Raymond2, 1.Benjamin1)

  70. 152.  Sharp, T. Descendancy chart to this point (82.Delberta3, 11.Raymond2, 1.Benjamin1)



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