Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray
1. | Bissey, John Milnor was born on 23 Feb 1894 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 8 Aug 1967; was buried in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
Family/Spouse: Rogers, Verda Bernice. Verda (daughter of Rogers, Alpha Alvin and Mickel, Lottie J.) was born on 14 Oct 1896 in Illinois; died in Jan 1985; was buried in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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2. | Bissey, Lucille E. (1.John1) was born on 11 Feb 1916 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 7 Jun 1994 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Jun 1994 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: Died: Family/Spouse: Thomas, Clifford Okley. Clifford (son of Thomas, Kerney Okley and Tetrick, Myrtle) was born on 17 Jan 1916 in Illinois; died on 2 Jan 1996; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Harris, Charles Knight. Charles (son of Harris, Charles and Kearney, Mina C.) was born on 13 Apr 1916 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 22 Feb 1988 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
3. | Bissey, Norman Gerald (1.John1) was born on 12 Sep 1917 in Illinois; died on 1 Sep 1939; was buried in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
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4. | Bissey, Vernel Emmet (1.John1) was born on 26 Apr 1919 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 16 Jun 1919 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
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5. | Bissey, Evelyn Beulah (1.John1) was born on 18 Mar 1920 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 7 Jul 1920 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
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6. | Bissey, Edith Thelma (1.John1) was born on 20 Mar 1920 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 5 Jul 1920 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
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7. | Bissey, Kenneth E. 'Doc' (1.John1) was born on 16 Jun 1921 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 9 Mar 2010 in Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 13 Mar 2010 in Wells Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: He worked for J.W. Sanders Oil Company until he was called into the ministry in 1958. At that time he attended Garrett Theological Seminary near Chicago. He served in churches in Calhoun, Ebenezer, Bethel, Oliver Branch, Creal Springs, Stonefortrt, Pittsburg, Beecher City, Shumway, Cahokia, Shattuc, Odin, Noble, Passport, Harmony, Mt. Zion and Landes. He graduated from Clay City High School, where he was a cheerleader. He served his country in Germany during World War II, as a member of the U.S. Army. Kenneth married Patterson, Ada Belle on 11 Jun 1941 in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri. Ada (daughter of Patterson, Lou Robert and Robards, Bessie Frances 'Bess') was born on 5 May 1920; died on 20 Jun 2020 in Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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8. | Bissey, John Milnor Jr. (1.John1) was born in 1924 in Illinois; died before 8 Jul 2004. Other Events and Attributes:
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9. | Bissey, Hubert Marion (1.John1) was born on 30 Aug 1925 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Oct 1925 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
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10. | Bissey, Lois Alma (1.John1) was born on 18 Sep 1926 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 1 Jun 2007 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Jun 2007 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: Lois A. McKinney, 80, of Clay City, died at 9:29 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2007, at Clay County Hospital in Flora. Lois married McKinney, Jimmie Mike on 26 Mar 1946 in Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas. Jimmie (son of McKinney, Mike and Rinehart, Celestia M.) was born on 10 Jun 1924 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Mar 2023 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Mar 2023 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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11. | Bissey, Robert Merle 'Bobbie' (1.John1) was born on 10 Jan 1929 in Illinois; died on 3 Nov 2007 in Sullivan, Moultrie County, Illinois; was buried on 6 Nov 2007 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: Robert M. Bissey, 78, of Arthur, formerly of Clay City, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2007, at Mason Point Nursing Home in Sullivan. Robert married Atchison, R.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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12. | Bissey, William Lee 'Bill' (1.John1) was born on 6 Jul 1932 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 10 Apr 2019 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: Buried: Family/Spouse: ?, Patricia Ann. Patricia was born on 1 Oct 1935; died on 13 Jan 1994; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
13. | Bissey, Donald Myron 'Jake' (1.John1) was born on 6 Mar 1935 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Feb 2016 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 6 Feb 2016 in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: He worked in the oil business for over 40 years, retiring from the J.W. Rudy Oil Company in 1997 where he served as foreman. He was baptized at Bethel Methodist Church. He was a volunteer fireman for the Clay City Fire Department from March of 1973 to February of 1991 when he retired from the department. He was an active member of his community giving much of his time and many of his talents; he truly enjoyed helping others. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, gardening, lawn work, and deer hunting. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and liked puzzles and snowmobile riding. Spending time with his dogs, Lady and Little Lady, was a great joy. Above all, he loved his family. Donald married Gordon, Marilyn J. on 28 Sep 1954 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Marilyn (daughter of Gordon, Fred Raymond Sr. and Denier, Ruth Delight) was born on 31 Jan 1935 in Shelby County, Illinois; died on 8 Jul 2009 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 11 Jul 2009 in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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14. | Bissey, Larry Paul (1.John1) was born on 15 Dec 1937 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 8 Jul 2004 in Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Jul 2004 in Richland Cemetery, Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: Larry enlisted in the United States Army in January 1955 and retired in March 1976. During 21 years of military service, he served his country commendably with two deployments to Vietnam. He also was deployed to France, Germany, Korea and numerous other military installations throughout the United States. He worked as an accounts payable manager at Champion Labs in West Salem from 1981 until he retired in 2002. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Olney as well as a member of the church's Joy class. Larry married Conner, Joyce Ann on 15 Dec 1958 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Joyce (daughter of Conner, Everett 'Bab' and Luke, Nica Millie) was born on 14 Jul 1940 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 5 Jun 2013 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Jun 2013 in Rusk Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Larry married Williams, S.K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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15. | Bissey, Jerry Dean (1.John1) was born on 8 Aug 1941 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 15 Apr 1982 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Eastlawn Memorial Park, Early, Brown County, Texas. Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: Buried: Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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16. | Thomas, R. (2.Lucille2, 1.John1) Family/Spouse: ?, L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
17. | Bissey-Thomas, Linda Marie (2.Lucille2, 1.John1) was born on 15 Dec 1945; died on 30 Jul 2022; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: Linda Marie Bissey-Thomas, 76, of Louisville, Illinois, passed from this life on Saturday, July 30, 2022, with her daughters, Sondra and Angela by her side at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. She entered this life on December 15, 1945, to the late Clifford Thomas and Lucille Harris of Clay City. Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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18. | Bissey, J. (7.Kenneth2, 1.John1) Family/Spouse: Leist, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
19. | Bissey, N. (7.Kenneth2, 1.John1) Family/Spouse: ?, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
20. | Bissey, J. (7.Kenneth2, 1.John1) Family/Spouse: ?, C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
21. | McKinney, B.L. (10.Lois2, 1.John1) B.L. married Harrell, D.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
22. | McKinney, J.M. (10.Lois2, 1.John1) J.M. married ?, D.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
23. | McKinney, G.R. (10.Lois2, 1.John1) Family/Spouse: ?, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
24. | Bissey, K. (11.Robert2, 1.John1) |
25. | Bissey, R. (11.Robert2, 1.John1) Family/Spouse: Cooper. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
26. | Bissey, Robbie Ann (11.Robert2, 1.John1) was born on 16 Jun 1956; died on 19 Jun 1956; was buried in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
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27. | Bissey, Trilla Kay (11.Robert2, 1.John1) was born on 14 Jul 1957; died on 9 Nov 1957; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
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28. | Bissey, Z. (11.Robert2, 1.John1) |
29. | Bissey, Dona Gwyn (13.Donald2, 1.John1) was born on 4 Oct 1955; died on 18 Sep 2021 in Montana; was buried in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: Dona G. Bissey, age 65, of Clay City, IL, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, in Montana, doing what she loved most. |
30. | Bissey, David Eugene (13.Donald2, 1.John1) was born on 3 May 1958 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Jul 2018. Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: Died: Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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31. | Bissey, L.D. (14.Larry2, 1.John1) Family/Spouse: Golden, C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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32. | Bissey, Dale Ray (14.Larry2, 1.John1) was born on 6 Mar 1962; died on 26 May 1963; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: Dale was 14 months old when he died. |
33. | Bissey, G.P. (14.Larry2, 1.John1) Family/Spouse: ?, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
34. | Bissey, G.M. (14.Larry2, 1.John1) Family/Spouse: ?, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
35. | Bissey, B.L. (14.Larry2, 1.John1) Family/Spouse: Bower, C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
36. | Bissey, Gary Wayne (14.Larry2, 1.John1) was born on 6 May 1966 in Aberdeen, Hartford County, Maryland; died on 22 Feb 2010 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried on 25 Feb 2010 in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: He graduated from East Richland High School in 1984. He received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Eastern Illinois University. He was an Assistant Quality Manager at Hella Electronics in Flora. He served for 22 years as a volunteer fireman for Olney Fire Department. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Olney. Gary married Whitehead, A.K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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37. | Bissey, J. (15.Jerry2, 1.John1) |
38. | Bissey, D. (15.Jerry2, 1.John1) Family/Spouse: Eubanks. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] D. married Gill, P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
39. | Bissey, L. (15.Jerry2, 1.John1) |
40. | ?, S. (17.Linda3, 2.Lucille2, 1.John1) Family/Spouse: Goodwin, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
41. | ?, A. (17.Linda3, 2.Lucille2, 1.John1) Family/Spouse: Stanfield, T.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
42. | Bissey, M. (30.David3, 13.Donald2, 1.John1) |
43. | Bissey, R.L. (31.L.D.3, 14.Larry2, 1.John1) |
44. | Bissey, L.D.R. (31.L.D.3, 14.Larry2, 1.John1) |
45. | Bissey, A. (36.Gary3, 14.Larry2, 1.John1) |
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