Bricker, Conrad

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Reference Number: BRIC.C002
• Military Service: American Civil War, Private, Company B, 149th Indiana Infantry Regiment

Notes:

Died:
Lucinda is listed in the 1900 Federal Census for Bedford, Wayne County, Illinois. She is listed as a widower. The census was taken in June 1900, so her husband Conard would have died prior to that date.

Conrad married Shock, Lucinda on 5 Feb 1856 in Owen County, Indiana. Lucinda (daughter of Schock, Daniel and Lint, Rosanna) was born on 29 Oct 1840 in Ohio; died in 1904 in Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farm Laborer
• Reference Number: BRIC.F003

Family/Spouse: Behymer, Susan. Susan (daughter of Behymer, L. and Gaskins, Jane) was born on 2 Jan 1851 in Clermont County, Ohio; died on 4 Jul 1933 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.S003

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.D002

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.J004

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.G001
• _FGRAVE: 19230793

George married Frock, Frances Katherine on 6 Apr 1904 in Wayne County, Illinois. Frances (daughter of Frock, Michael M. and Barker, Margaret) was born on 17 Feb 1881 in Lafe, Breckenridge Township, Greene County, Arkansas; died on 17 Jun 1968 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Jun 1968 in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Reference Number: BRIC.J001
• _FGRAVE: 24075030

Notes:

Jerry Elias Bricker was born December 25, 1881, in Wayne County, IL, the son of Conrode & Lucinda Bricker. He departed this life on June 4, 1964 at the age of 82 years, 5 months, & 9 months.

He was united in marriage on Jan. 17, 1916 to Mary E. Pettyjohn. To this union six children were born: two sons, Kenneth & Ivan, preceded him in death,, the former while serving his country in World War II.

He is survived by his wife & four children: Mrs. Herman (Evelyn) Sullens, Roy, Mrs. Howard (Helen) Smith, & Harold Bricker.

He spent most of his life in and around Clay County. He was a loving companion and father.

Jerry married Pettyjohn, Mary E. on 17 Jan 1916 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Mary (daughter of Pettyjohn, Edward Joseph and Walburn, Alice Elizabeth) was born on 8 Jan 1897 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Dec 1981 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 27 Dec 1981 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.L003
• _FGRAVE: 24074799

Lucinda married Taylor, Henry Hudson in 1900. Henry (son of Taylor, William Henry and Tetrick, Loucinda Ann) was born in 1874; died in 1912; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucinda married Evans, Edward 'Ed' in 1916. Edward (son of Evans, Basil and Graham, Mary Elizabeth) was born in 1880 in Illinois; died on 10 Oct 1951; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: FROC.M002

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.J002
• _FGRAVE: 19230786
• Funeral: 9 Dec 1969, DeSelms Funeral Home, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois

Notes:

Jesse died after being hit by a car on November 18, 1969 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri.

Funeral services were conducted by Reverend John Graham. He was buried on December 9, 1969 in the Zif Cemetery, Zif Township, Wayne County, Illinois. His burial was delayed due to the time involved in locating his relatives.

SOURCE: Obituary, Jesse Bricker, from the Wayne County Press (Illinois) dated December 9, 1969.

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Machine Operator in Mattress Factory, Truck Driver, Retired Oil Field Worker
• Reference Number: BRIC.R001
• _FGRAVE: 36607547
• Census: 20 Mar 1950, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1950 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Illinois, District 13-3, Sheet 15
• Funeral: 26 Feb 1987, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Ralph attended school until the 3d grade, quitting to help support his family. He used to run "bootleg" whiskey during prohibition. Most of his jobs were driving trucks and working in the oil fields. He was a member of the Moose and Eagles Lodges in Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

In 1940, Ralph family are living at 2718 North 11th Street, St. Louis, Missouri (1940 census). Ralph is working is a machine operator at a mattress factory.

In 1942, Ralph and Goldie are living at H32 West Duncan, Columbus, Ohio (1942 City Directory , Columbus, Ohio, page 173). Ralph is working for the National Mattress Company.

After a lengthy illness, Ralph died of cancer at 6 a.m. on 23 February 1987 in his home in Clay City, Illinois

Died:
Ralph died at home.

Buried:
Plot: Lot 1 & 2, 1 Add, 24 B

Family/Spouse: Hudson, Goldie Mae. Goldie (daughter of HUDSON, Theodore D. and KINGEN, Theodocia E.) was born on 30 Mar 1909 in Missouri; died on 23 Nov 1970 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Ralph married McDowell, Dorothy Lois 'Dot' on 11 Dec 1954 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. Dorothy (daughter of McDowell, Clayson Adrian and Luke, Nella Grace) was born on 5 Sep 1927 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 13 Sep 2004 in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 17 Sep 2004 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.F001
• _FGRAVE: 127108406

Notes:

Fred worked in a chemical plant in St. Louis, Missouri. Fred and Vickie used to own a fishing cottage on the Kaskaskia River south of Carlyle, Illinois. He was last known to be living at Huey, Clinton County, Illinois. He died of cancer o on 6 October 1963 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. Funeral services were held at the Day Funeral Home in Carlyle, Clinton County, Illinois. He was buried on 9 October 1963 in Carlyle Cemetery, Carlyle, Clinton County, Illinois.

Family/Spouse: Peek, Gladys. Gladys was born in 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Siadek, Victoria 'Vickie'. Victoria (daughter of Siaders, A.) was born on 11 Jun 1910 in Nebraska; died on 10 Dec 1983 in Breese, Clinton County, Illinois; was buried in Carlyle Cemetery, Carlyle, Clinton County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.G002
• _FGRAVE: 95865224

Gladys married Taylor, Walter W. on 23 Feb 1929 in Clayton, St. Louis County, Missouri. Walter was born on 24 Dec 1907 in Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 1970; was buried in Friedens Cemetery Mausoleum and Chapel, Bellefontaine Neighbors, St. Louis County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.R002
• _FGRAVE: 124320661
• Funeral: 31 Jan 2014, Follis & Sons Funeral Home, Fredericktown, Madison County, Missouri

Notes:

Rose Lucinda (Brickler) Moss was received into heaven January 26, 2014 at the age of 100. Loving wife of 51 years of the late Roy Harvey Moss. Beloved mother of Betty (the late Rodney) Gardner, Thomas (Terri) Moss, Albert (the late Marie) Moss and Eugene Moss. Dear grandmother of 10, great-grandmother of 16 and great great grandmother of 9, and friend to many. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favorite charity.

VISITATION; 5:00 P.M. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2014 FOLLIS & SONS FUNERAL HOME

FUNERAL SERVICES; 11:00 A.M. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2014 FOLLIS & SONS CHAPEL

INTERMENT; MARCUS MEMORIAL PARK

OFFICIATING PASTOR CHUCK PILKINTON

Died:
NOTE: Her obituary misspelled her maiden name as "Brickler"

Rose married Moss, Roy Harvey on 12 Oct 1929. Roy (son of Moss, Thomas Wallace and Coker, Mollie) was born on 14 Nov 1902 in Arkansas; died on 12 Oct 1980 in Fredericktown, Madison County, Missouri; was buried in Marcus Memorial Cemetery, Fredericktown, Madison County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.P002
• _FGRAVE: 18308360
• Military Service: Career Sailor, Gunners Mate First Class (GM1), United States Navy
• Military Service: Korean War, Gunners Mate First Class (GM1), United States Navy
• Military Service: World War II, Seaman Second Class (S2c), USS Hornet CV-8, United States Navy
• Funeral: 23 Oct 1964, DeSelms Funeral Home, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois

Notes:

"Pete" entered the US Navy in 1941 along with his younger brother, Walter Bricker. Pete retired in 1961.
He served as a Gunner's Mate in World War II and Korea.

After his retirement from the Navy, he was convicted of murder when he robbed, beat, shot, and killed a man named Arthur Spotiseller in Long Beach, California on May 25, 1962. His accomplice was a woman by the name of Gladys O'Neil age 34. She died before Pete went to trial. Pete waived his right to trial by jury and was sentenced to life in prison. He died in San Quentin prison.

Military Service:
Enlisted August 19, 1941

Military Service:
Career Sailor, United States Navy, Service Number: 337-68-34

Died:
Pete died in San Quentin Prison in California

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.W001
• Military Service: Career Sailor, United States Navy
• Military Service: Korean War, United States Navy
• Military Service: World War II, Seaman Second Class (S2c), USS Hornet CV-8, United States Navy

Notes:

Walter served a career in the United States Navy and retired in May 1966.

Birth:
1940 census says he was born in Missouri.

Burial:
Ashes scattered at sea

Military Service:
Enlisted August 19, 1941

Military Service:
Career Sailor, United States Navy, Service Number 337-68-30

Buried:
According to Water's wishes, his cremains were scattered at sea.

Family/Spouse: Greis, Dolores P. 'Dee'. Dolores was born on 6 Sep 1917 in Mahonoy, Schuykill County, Pennsylvania; died on 23 Apr 1994 in Berlin, Worchester County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Truck Driver
• Reference Number: BRIC.K001
• _FGRAVE: 26235994
• Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, Company A, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, United States Army

Notes:

The casketed remains of Pfc. Kenneth Bricker were returned to Clay City, Tuesday night, from a military cemetery in Italy where he was killed while serving with the U. S. Army on November 20, 1943.

Funeral services were held at the Easley-Padgett chapel, with Rev. Fred Gordon officiating. Interment was made in the Clay City Cemetery. Military rites were performed by the American Legion.

The deceased was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Bricker, who survive. He also is survived by brothers, Roy, Ivan & Harold; two sisters Evelyn Sullens & Helen Smith.

He was born and raised in Clay City and attended school there. Before his induction into the service in February, 1942, he was employed as a truck driver. He was 25 years of age at the time of his death.

Military Service:
Service number assignment was 36055320.

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Private First Class with Company A, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division. Entered combat at Salerno Beach, Italy on September 9, 1943 and was killed in action on November 30, 1943. Earned The Purple Heart Medal and was otherwise entitled to the American Campaign Medal, The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with at least one bronze battle star and The WWII Victory Medal. Buried with military honors at Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Illinois. Honored also at the WWII Memorial in Flora, Illinois.

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=1901369

Buried:
Buried with military honors at Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Illinois. Honored also at the WWII Memorial in Flora, Illinois.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: BRIC.E001
• _FGRAVE: 18083481
• Funeral: 31 Jan 2006, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Evelyn G. Sullens died at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. She had fell and broke her hip on Friday and passed away Sunday morning.

Evelyn was born in Clay County to Jerry & Mary Pettyjohn Bricker. She was married to Herman Sullens on September 25, 1937. They were married for 68 years.

She was a homemaker. She was also a member of Community Southern Baptist Church in Clay City. Her hobbies included baking pies, taking pictures, sewing and she enjoyed her family greatly. She taught Sunday School for over 40 years.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Norma and Delbert Payne of Sailor Springs, and Betty and Ira Simmons of Clay City; three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Shirley Sullens of Lakeview, Florida, Tom and Myrna Sullens of Carthage, Texas, and David and Cathy Sullens of Kilgore, Texas; brother Harold Bricker of Clay City; grandchildren, Dean Payne of Sumner, Linda Norris of Sailor Springs, Albert Payne of Sailor Springs, Brenda Lynn of Clay City, Donna Stanley of Clay City, Wendell Simmons of Clay City, Diane Gill of Clay City, Steve Sullens of Florida, Rusty Sullens of Florida, Barbara Brance of Indiana, Rebecca Brown of Florida, John Sullens of Texas, Keith Sullens of Texas, Christiana Pritchett of Texas, James Sullens of Clay City, Dawn Epps of Texas, and Michael Sullens of Texas; 30 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchildren.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, son John Sullens, and brothers Kenneth & Ivan and a sister Helen Smith.

Services were Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Summers Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City, with burial in the Clay City Cemetery in Clay City. Brother Jim Thomas officiated.
Memorials were made to Community Southern Baptist Church in Clay City.

Family/Spouse: Sullens, Herman Elmer. Herman (son of Sullens, John Roland and Cailteux, Sophie Caroline) was born on 27 Feb 1915 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 8 Dec 2007 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 11 Dec 2007 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.R003
• _FGRAVE: 156237489
• Military Service: World War II, Corporal, Company H, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry "Santa Fe" Division, United States Army
• Funeral: 22 Dec 2015, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Roy E. Bricker, 94, of Flora passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Flora Gardens.

Roy was born November 7, 1921 in Clay County, Illinois, the son of Jerry and Mary (Pettyjohn) Bricker.

He married Erma Foreman on May 25, 1943 in St. Louis, MO. She preceded him in death on June 29, 1999.

Roy was a WWII Veteran, worked as a farm hand, and for over 30 years was a tank truck driver for Abners Trucking, Gasken Trucking and Booth Oil. Roy enjoyed gardening, going to auctions, hunting and fishing and visiting with the grandkids and family.

He is survived by his son, Roy D. Bricker and wife Janet of Flora, IL; son, Robert Dale Bricker and wife Regina of Xenia, IL; nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter, Judy Frank, three brothers and two sisters.

Military Service:
Entered active service as a draftee on September 2, 1942 at Chicago, Illinois. After basic training as a rifleman, assigned to Company H, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry "Santa Fe" Division at Camp Butner, North Carolina. Departed the U.S. on May 12, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Entered combat in vicinity of Moon-Sur-Elle, France on July 11, 1944 and fought through the rest of the Normandy Campaign and the Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Served as a squad leader (military occupational specialty 1607). Earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 silver battle star and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Corporal on November 5, 1945 at the Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois.

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=1950206

Roy married Foreman, Erma Marie on 25 May 1943 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. Erma (daughter of Foreman, Kenneth G. and Dressel, Elizabeth M. 'Lizzie') was born on 9 Sep 1924 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Jun 1999 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Jul 1999 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.H002
• _FGRAVE: 109027873

Family/Spouse: Smith, Howard. Howard (son of Smith, Roy William and Garrison, Edith Beryl) was born on 28 Jan 1915; died on 11 Mar 1985; was buried in Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Pike County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.H001
• _FGRAVE: 127438099
• Military Service: Korean War, United States Army

Notes:

Harold was born April 3, 1929 to Jerry and Mary E (Pettyjohn) in Clay City Il. He married Mary Jane Camp on July 29 1950 and she survives.

Harold worked in the oilfield tank service before working at AMF in Olney. He then became the caretaker of Clay City Cemetery. He took great pride in the cemetery, treating it like his own lawn at home. He enjoyed lawn work, working in his garden, and flying model airplanes.

He was a US Army veteran serving first in Alaska and then stationed in Korea during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clay City.

Harold is survived by his Wife of 63 years, Mary Jane Bricker of Clay City
Son, Monte Bricker of Clay City

Daughter, Glenda Cowger and husband Stephen of Wheeler, IL
Daughter-in-law, Ginger Bricker of Springfield, IL

Granddaughters, Julie Atwood of Mt. Erie, Laura Bricker of Clay City, Tia Cowger of Wheeler, IL

Step-Granddaughters, Stephanie and April Mahoney of Springfield, IL
5 Great Grandchildren,

Brother, Roy Bricker of Flora
and several nieces and nephews

He is preceded in death by his parents, Son Kenneth Bricker, Brothers Kenneth and Ivan Bricker, Sisters Helen Smith and Evelyn Sullens

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Friday April 11, 2014, 6:00 PM at Clay City Cemetery

Military Service:
He was a US Army veteran serving first in Alaska and then stationed in Korea during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clay City.

Buried:
The Graveside Memorial Service and Interment of Cremains will be on Friday, April 11, 2014 6:00 PM at Clay City Cemetery in Clay City with Pastor Darrell Brandon officiating.Full Military Rites at the Graveside by the Clay County Veterans.

Harold married Camp, Mary Jane on 29 Jul 1950 in Louisiana, Pike County, Missouri. Mary (daughter of Camp, Charles and Sandlin, Nora) was born on 27 Nov 1930 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 28 Jun 2019 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 9 Jul 2019 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.I001
• _FGRAVE: 24075049
• Military Service: Korean War, Private First Class, United States Army
• Funeral: 21 Sep 1958, Easley-Padgett Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Ivan served as a Private First Class during the Korean War. He committed suicide by shooting himself in the heart with a shotgun at his parents house in Clay City.

Mr. Ivan Dale Bricker of Clay City is survived by his parents, his wife & sons, Dale and Lee Bricker.

He is the son of Jerry & Mary E. Pettyjohn Bricker; brother of Evelyn, Helen, Roy, & Harold Bricker.

Funeral services for Ivan Dale Bricker were held at the Easley-Padget Funeral Home September 21 with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: TAYL.G002
• _FGRAVE: 26508543

Notes:

Gladys Ada Travis, 79, Clay City, died at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Clay County Hospital.

Services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the Cardascio Funeral Home in Clay City with Charles Allen presiding. Visitation is Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Burial is in Clay City Cemetery.

Mrs. Travis was born Sept. 27, 1901 in Wayne County to Henry Hudson and Lucinda Jane (Bricker) Taylor.

She married Albert Travis March 2, 1937 in Henderson, Ky. He died Nov. 26, 1970.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clay City.

She is survived by a son, James Taylor, Lombard; four daughters, Mrs. Nayade Cain, Marie Travis, and Mrs. John (Margaret) Milligan, all of Clay City, and Mrs. Marlin (Maxine) Burroughs, Cisne; two sisters, Mrs. Mayne Staser, St. Louis, Mo. and Mrs. Vera Yauch, Flora; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

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

Olney Daily Mail (IL)

Died:
Gladys Ada Travis, 79, Clay City, died at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Clay County Hospital.

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

Family/Spouse: Travis, Albert. Albert (son of Travis, Noah and Sharp, Margaret Ellen) was born on 21 Mar 1896; died on 26 Nov 1970; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: TAYL.F001

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: TAYL.M005

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: TAYL.C008
• _FGRAVE: 35122655

Family/Spouse: Moseley, Mabel Fontella. Mabel (daughter of Moseley, David Leslie and Evans, Cora E.) was born on 29 Aug 1913 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 16 Oct 2001 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried on 19 Oct 2001 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: EVAN.V004

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: EVAN.V001
• _FGRAVE: 78294944
• Funeral: 14 Nov 1999, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

A homemaker, she was also a member of the Clay City United Methodist Church, the Flora Eagles Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary

Buried:
Plot: west ad block 2 lot 40 grave #3

Vera married Yauch, Russell Dale on 6 Oct 1933 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Russell (son of Yauch, Jacob 'Jake' and Sager, Blanche Marie) was born on 24 Oct 1914 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 21 May 1991 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 26 May 1991 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.V001
• _FGRAVE: 200249814
• Funeral: 23 Jun 2019, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

IVivian Grace Simpson, age 91, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Clay County Hospital.

She was born March 29, 1928, in Hogan, Missouri, the daughter of Ralph and Goldie (Hudson) Bricker. She was united in marriage to Bennie Wayne Simpson March 19, 1946, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and together they shared 64 years of marriage. He passed away June 1, 2010.

If you asked, who was our mother? We would say she was a daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, and aunt. She was the world’s best cook and pie baker, a spotless housekeeper, a friend, neighbor, and caregiver to family and patients. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Flora where she was strong in her faith. She was a child of The Great Depression who learned how to find strength in everything. She was a wonderful seamstress and worked hard for everything she ever had and would give it all to her family. She loved flowers, especially yellow roses. She is now free of all worldly chains, waltzing across heaven with our daddy. Now we must say goodbye for a short while. Until we meet again, we love you Mama.

Survivors include three sons: Herbert Simpson and wife Lois of Flora, Thomas Simpson and wife Margaret of Flora, and Robert Simpson and wife Lisa of Ingraham; a daughter: Ella Mae Mix of Cisne; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren; a sister: Patty Bright and husband Eber of Cisne; a brother: Carl Wayne Gray and wife Karin of Aurora, Colorado; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by parents and stepparents: Ralph and Dorothy Bricker and Goldie and Morley Galarneau; husband: Bennie Wayne Simpson; three sisters: Lavera Hipes, Dorine Pearcy, and Martha Harris; and a son-in-law: Ron Mix.

A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Mike Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until time of service Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to Calvary Baptist Church.

Census:
The 1940 Census shows the Ralph Bricker family living at 2718 North 11th Street, St. Louis, Missouri

Funeral:
A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Mike Evans officiating.

Vivian married Simpson, Bennie Wayne on 19 Mar 1946 in Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky. Bennie (son of Simpson, Arthur Herbert and Goley, Mary Ella) was born on 24 Apr 1926 in Sulpher Bluff, Hopkins County, Texas; died on 1 Jun 2010 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 6 Jun 2010 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Sarah Bush Lincoln Healthcare Center
• Reference Number: BRIC.D001
• Census: 20 Mar 1950, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1950 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Illinois, District 13-3, Sheet 15
• Funeral: 13 Jul 2007, Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Charleston, Coles County, Illinois

Notes:

DORINE PEARCY
1929 - 2007

Dorine Pearcy, 77, of Zion and formerly of Westfield, Illinois, died on Sunday, July 8, 2007, at Rolling Hills Manor Nursing Home in Zion, Illinois. Dorine was born November 25, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri. She had lived in Johnsonville, Illinois and Westfield, Illinois before moving to Zion 10 years ago. She was a member of Westfield Baptist Church. Dorine worked approximately 20 years for Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Coles County, Illinois. Later she worked in private homes in Lake Forest, Illinois as a caregiver. Survivors include two sons Austin (JoEllen) Kelley of Zion and Terry (Jill) Kelley of Greenup, Illinois; twelve grandchildren Heather Cummins, Heidi (Christopher) Daniels, Terri Kelley, Janie Wilkin, Barbara Kelley, Chad Pearcy, Stacie (Tom) Winings, Ralph Pearcy II, Tonya (Shane) Oakley, Stephine Chapman, Ryan Keller and Aaron Keller; twelve great-grandchildren; one sister Vivian (Wayne) Simpson of Donavan, Missouri; one niece Cheryl (Clyde) Cokely of Gibson City, Illinois; and numerous other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Grover; one son Ralph Pearcy; her daughter-in-law Julia Spaulding; one nephew Jason Hipes; one sister Levera Hipes; and her parents Ralph and Goldie Bricker. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the CONGDON FUNERAL HOME, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion. A visitation will also be held at Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, 720 Monroe Avenue, Charleston, Illinois on Thursday from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 13th, at 10:00 a.m. at Harper Swickard Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Charleston, Illinois. Memorial donations to STAR Hospice have been suggested.

Census:
The 1940 Census shows the Ralph Bricker family living at 2718 North 11th Street, St. Louis, Missouri

Died:
Rolling Hills Manor Nursing Home, Zion, Kenosha County, Illinois

Buried:
Her obituary says she was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston, Coles County, Illinois

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

Family/Spouse: Pearcy, Grover Vernon. Grover (son of Pearcy, George Vernon and Rutan, Sarah Kathryn) was born on 8 May 1912 in Coles County, Illinois; died on 20 Sep 1989 in Westfield, Clark County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Sep 1989 in Mound Cemetery, Charleston, Coles County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.L002
• _FGRAVE: 180921418
• Census: 20 Mar 1950, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1950 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Illinois, District 13-3, Sheet 15

Notes:

Census:
The 1940 Census shows the Ralph Bricker family living at 2718 North 11th Street, St. Louis, Missouri

Family/Spouse: Hipes, Jack Rex. Jack (son of Hipes, E.P. and Brown, L.) was born on 3 May 1932 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri; died on 28 Jan 1972 in Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri; was buried in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Jefferson County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.W.C. married Bauer, K.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: GRAY.M001
• _FGRAVE: 180255486
• Census: 20 Mar 1950, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1950 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Illinois, District 13-3, Sheet 15
• Funeral: 21 Feb 2003, Stewart & Carroll Funeral Home, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois

Notes:

Mrs. Martha L. Harris, 53, of Paris, died 10:29 a.m. Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at the Paris Community Hospital in Paris.

She was a homemaker. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday (Feb. 21) in Edgar Cemetery. Burial will follow. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at Stewart & Carroll Funeral Home in Paris.

Mrs. Harris was born Feb. 12, 1950 in Flora, the daughter of Carl Gray and Dorothy (McDowell) Gray Bricker.

She married Walter Harris on Apr. 13, 1972 in Clay City. He survives. She is also survived by her mother, Dorothy Gray Bicker; a daughter, Lori Ann Boren of Kansas; a son, William Eric Harris of Eaton Town, Pa.; a brother, Wayne Gray of Aurora. Colo.; a sister, Patty Bright of Cisne; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Harris was a member of the Community Bible Church in Paris.

Source:
http://www.parisbeacon.coM/fle W S builder2/news/2003/February/Obituaries/MarthaL.FIarris.html

Martha married Griffith, F.P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Harris, W.W.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

P.J. married Bright, E.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.F002
• _FGRAVE: 142088731

Fred married Adams, Norma F. on 3 Sep 1949. Norma was born on 26 Apr 1929 in Richview, Washington County, Illinois; died on 3 May 2020 in Trenton, Clinton County, Illinois; was buried in Carlyle Cemetery, Carlyle, Clinton County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: Payne, D.L.S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.J. married Simmons, I.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SULL.J001
• _FGRAVE: 18363756
• Military Service: Private First Class, United States Army
• Census: 20 Mar 1950, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1950 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Illinois, District 13-3, Sheet 15

Notes:

John served in Germany with the US. Army. He was killed in a car wreck.

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

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.R005
• Military Service: Viet Nam War, United States Air Force
• Funeral: 25 Aug 2023, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Roy David Bricker, age 79, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at his home.

He was born July 16, 1944, in Olney, the son of Roy Edward and Erma Marie (Foreman) Bricker. He was united in marriage to Janet Darlene Brinkley during a ceremony at Bloom Baptist Church on May 9, 1975.

Roy graduated from Clay City High School in 1962 and soon enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1963 to 1967 during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he worked in the oil fields for 35 years as a roustabout.

He remained committed to his fellow veterans as a lifetime member of both the Flora American Legion Post 14 and the VFW Post 3999. Roy stepped up for leadership roles at the Legion Post, serving as both Commander and District Commander, and took great pride in leading the firing squad for military funeral honors.

Roy appreciated classic cars and was particularly fond of his own red Corvette and CJ-5 Jeep. He was often recognized while driving his grandkids to Dairy Queen in those special rides. Above all, he cherished time spent with family and friends, especially enjoying the company of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Roy will be remembered for his hard work, service to his country, and dedication to others.

Roy is survived by his wife: Janet Bricker of Flora; 4 children: Angie (Tom) Tolliver of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Leroy (Kelly) Martin, Kelly (Roy) Conard, and Kris (Kory) Snell, all of Flora; 13 grandchildren: David (Jamie) Tolliver, Matthew (Brittney) Tolliver, Andrea Branch, Dalton Zimmerman, Logan Stone, Megan Stone, Nathasha Stone, Emma Griffith, Lauryn Snell, Clayton Snell, Colton Snell, Jayden Conard and Khloe Conard; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother: Robert (Regina) Bricker of Xenia; and brothers-and-sisters-in-law: Gary (Sandy) Frank of Cloverdale, Indiana, Doug (Violet) Brinkley of Enid, Oklahoma, Dianna (Frank) Cricelli of Pocahontas, Kent (Donna) Brinkley of Flora, Maureen (Alan) Tolliver of Flora, and Sam Brinkley of Riverside, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister: Judy Frank; father-and-mother-in-law: James and Wanda Brinkley; a sister-in-law: Glenda Brinkley; and a brother-in-law: Larry (Martha) Brinkley.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 25, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the local branch of the Disabled American Veterans, or towards maintaining the local Veteran Memorials in Flora, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.

Roy married Brinkley, J.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Line Operator for Hella
• Reference Number: BRIC.J003
• Funeral: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Judy K. Frank, 57, of Sailor Springs, died Oct. 22, 2005, at her residence.

Mrs. Frank was born Aug. 15, 1948 in Clay County, the daughter of Roy E. and Erma Foreman Bricker. She married Gary Frank May 30, 1969.

She had worked as a line operator for Hella, and was a member of Clay City Community Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Tina Anderson and Cathy Shehorn; father, Roy E. Bricker; two brothers, Roy D. and Robert Bricker; and three grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was her mother.

Graveside services were held at Smith Cemetery near Sailor Springs.

Summers-Kistler Funeral Home was in Charge of arrangements.

Buried:
Graveside services were held at Smith Cemetery near Sailor Springs.

Judy married Frank, G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SMIT.R029

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Burial: Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois
• Reference Number: BRIC.K003
• Military Service: Viet Nam War, U.S.S. Constellation, United States Navy
• _MEMR: 24 Mar 2007, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home,

Notes:

He was a 1969 graduate of Clay City High School and earned his degree in electronics at United Electronics School at Louisville, KY. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving on the U.S.S. Constellation for three years during the Vietnam War receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/DEVICE (60-), First Good Conduct Award for period ending 27 Aug. 75, Presidential Unit Citation, RVN and Gallantry Cross w/palm.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clay City, Popular Rotorcraft Association of Illinois and Experimental Aircraft Association.

Kenneth was employed as a test equipment engineer for Phoenix Corporation from 1991 – 2002 and from 2003 until present as a quality assurance technician at Bunn-O-Matic.

He enjoyed falconry, radio control airplanes and flying gyrocopters.

Burial:
Plot: Lot 9 - Franklin - Sp. 1 - Row B

Military Service:
He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving on the U.S.S. Constellation for three years during the Vietnam War receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/DEVICE (60-), First Good Conduct Award for period ending 27 Aug. 75, Presidential Unit Citation, RVN and Gallantry Cross w/palm.

Kenneth married Compardo, G.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.M002
• _FGRAVE: 170883704
• Military Service: United States Navy

Notes:

Monte served in the United States Navy. He worked in the oil fields for many years. Later in life Monte was a self-employed carpenter. In his spare time he was a licensed commercial fisherman. He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, but his true passion was hoop net fishing in the Little Wabash River. Monte took great care in hand-making all of his own nets and was one of the few people around with this skill.

Buried:
Private family services will be held with interment in the Clay City Cemetery.

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