McDannel, K.K.

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Roofer
• Reference Number: MCDA.D001
• _FGRAVE: 53084703

Notes:

Daniel Lee "D.A." McDannel, 46, of Flora, died at 6:56 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Good Samaritan RHC in Mount. Vernon.

He was born June 16, 1963 in Clay County, to Ray and Marion (Wyman) McDannel. He married Shari Norton and she preceded him in death.

He worked as a roofer. He is survived by his father: Ray McDannel of Xenia; mother: Marion Wyman of Flora; daughter: Karissa McDannel of Clay City; maternal grandmother: Helen Wyman of Flora; brother: Doug McDannel of Kingston, Tenn.; two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife and three grandparents.

A memorial service took place at 8 p.m., Monday, May 10, 2010 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with visitation from 6 from 8 p.m. on Monday.
Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora.
Memorials may be made to the McDannel family.

(The Clay County Advocate-Press, 05/20/2010)

Daniel + Norton, Shari Margaret. Shari (daughter of Norton, James Edward 'Jim' and Bryan, Lana Kay) was born on 6 Jul 1964; died on 6 Jul 2005 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: NORT.S002

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• Reference Number: MCDA.R001
• _MEMR: 29 Dec 2013, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

He was the owner and operator of Xenia Electric, a member of IBEW #702, and was a friend to all and supporter of the Elks, Moose, S.A.L., and charter member of Flatlanders. In his spare time, Ray enjoyed motorcycle riding and loved to travel, seeing the U.S. His family will miss his pots of hot homemade chili.

Ray + Wyman, M.L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: NORT.J003
• _FGRAVE: 18083442
• Funeral: Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

James E. "Jim" Norton, 62, of Louisville, IL, died December 28, 2005, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Mr. Norton was born October 16, 1943 in Clay City, the son of William Henry and Julia Ann Handley Norton. He married Lana K. Bryan November 4, 1967 in Clay City.

He was employed for 32 years for the City of Flora Street Department.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Jim Norton; a brother, Sam Norton; a sister, Jean Ann Foster; two granddaughters; and one great-grandson.

Preceding him in death were his parents, a daughter, Shari, and two brothers, Alvis and Bill.

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

(Published Hometown Journal)

Buried:
Lot 12 - 2 Add - Row 2 - Sp. 2

James married Bryan, Lana Kay on 4 Nov 1967 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Lana (daughter of Bryan, Burdett O'Dell and FELLER, Mildred Ruth) was born on 2 Nov 1942; died on 18 Nov 2015 in St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BRYA.L002
• _FGRAVE: 155145306

Notes:

Lana K. Norton, age 73, of Clay City, formally of Flora passed away November 18, 2015 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Lana was born to Burdette O. and Mildred (Feller) Bryan on November 02, 1942. She married James E. "Jim" Norton on November 4th, 1967 he passed away December 28th, 2005.

Lana was very proud of her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. She enjoyed traveling, particularly her visits to Israel where she was re-baptized in the River Jordan. Lana also enjoyed her trips to the Smoky Mountains. Lana took pleasure in crocheting and was currently working on a project to complete princess headbands for the granddaughters. She took pride in Clay City Schools and the education they provided her grandchildren. Her favorite place to eat was Julian's Drive In.

Lana is survived by her son, James Norton and wife Trisha; three granddaughters, Karissa "Kari" McDannel and husband Randall Redenbo, Kaylee Norton, and Elizabeth Norton; great grandson, Troy McDannel and great granddaughter, Dani Denton; Sister, Dianna Jacobs; Brother, Larry Bryan; Sisters-in-law, Jean Ann Foster and Laurine Norton, and several nieces and nephews.

Lana is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Shari Norton-McDannel, infant brother, Jessie Ralph Bryan, and niece, Kanda Jacobs

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDA.K002

Kenneth + Reed, Clara. Clara died before 23 Dec 2013. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: REED.C001

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Lineman for Clay Electric
• Reference Number: WYMA.U002
• Funeral: 5 Jul 1998, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

He was a lineman for Clay Electric for over 30 years and a member of Xenia Community Church.

Orse married Higgason, Helen L. on 24 Jun 1942 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. Helen (daughter of Higgason, Hershel and Logan, Gladys) was born on 25 Jan 1923 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 19 Dec 2013 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 27 Dec 2013 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HIGG.H003
• Funeral: 27 Dec 2013, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Helen had worked at Sparton Manufacturing and was a talented musician, playing guitar in groups over the years. She was of the Christian faith, enjoyed quilting and flowers, and loved her dog "Queen". Those that knew her knew how she tended to her family.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Truck Driver for Lumber Yard
• Reference Number: NORT.W001
• _FGRAVE: 24103820

William + Hanley, Julia Ann. Julia (daughter of Handley, Joseph and ?, Sarah C.) was born on 9 Jul 1911 in Illinois; died on 12 Mar 1996; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Shoe Factory Worker
• Reference Number: HANL.J002
• _FGRAVE: 26235748
• Census: 14 Apr 1930, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 04a
• Census: 13 Apr 1940, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 09a

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• Reference Number: BRYA.B001
• _FGRAVE: 18793041
• Military Service: World War II, Technician Fifth Grade, Medicine and Duty Services (Vs) Detachment, 9901st Technical Service Unit, United States Army

Notes:

Military Service:
Entered active service as a draftee on May 29, 1943 at Fort Custer, Michigan. Selected for the Medical Department, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialties of sheet metal worker (201) and truck driver (345). Assigned to the Medicine and Duty Services (Vs) Detachment, 9901st Technical Service Unit, Office of The Surgeon General. Departed the Continental U.S. with his unit on October 31 bound for England. Participated in the Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician Fifth Grade on October 25, 1945 at the Separation Point, Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.

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=2048574

Burdett + FELLER, Mildred Ruth. Mildred (daughter of Feller, Ralph Peter and Trout, Cecile Opal Armn) was born on 6 Sep 1922 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana; died on 27 Nov 1999; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: FELL.M002
• _FGRAVE: 18793048