Notes: Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

Notes

Matches 3,101 to 3,150 of 11,859

#	Notes	Linked to
3101	Evelyn J. Lewison, 73, of Kimball, died at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center in Cheyenne on Monday, May 26, 2024. Evelyn Joyce Lewison was born on in Clay City, Illinois, the daughter of Hubert and Norma-Jean (Price) Lindsey. Evelyn graduated from Flora High School in Flora IL, class of 1970. After graduation she proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as an Administrative Clerk from 1970-1971 in Fort Benning, GA, assigned to the 43rd Engineer Battalion. Following her military service, she moved to Kimball NE, and has been a lifelong Kimball resident. Evelyn met the love of her life, Arnold (Arnie) Lewison in November 1974, they were married on 12 July 1975. She worked at George Risk Industries, Evelyn also worked for several restaurants in Kimball and the surrounding area including, Hilltop Café, the Kelly Café, and as a keno operator at Good Times and the Wooden Keg. She was a station attendant at the Carl Schwedt Standard Station. Later she changed her career and worked for the State of Nebraska as a flagger on road construction and then for Missouri Valley Road Construction. In 1989 and 1990 she attended WNCC and received her certification in Heavy Equipment. She enjoyed many camping trips to Oliver Reservoir with her family, and also many trips with Arnie to Prairie Winds Casino and while there they would visit his parents and other family in Phillip, SD., and also to Flora, IL to visit her family. Their friends Wayne and Janet Donahue moved to Kimball, and they took a trip to the Kennedy Space Museum in St. Augustine, FL. Evelyn and Arnie also enjoyed a cruise to the Bahama Islands. She also enjoyed their trip to Wendover, NV where she had good luck on the slots and playing B I N G O with her daughter Anita and friend Dee. Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, Hubert Lindsey, Norma-Jean Price, and her younger brother Herbert Lindsey Jr and sister Michelle Price. Published online by Cantrell Funeral Home	Lindsey, Evelyn Joyce (I12313)
3102	Evelyn J. Young, 70, of Sullivan, formerly of Clay City, died at 4:05 p.m. Monday January 8, 2001 at Eastview Terrace Nursing home in Sullivan. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Duane Sodvic officiating. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery. Mrs. Young was born on May 26, 1930 in Mt. Erie, the daughter of James and Myrtle (Penrod) Mitchell. She married Virgil L. Gray in 1952. He preceded her in death in 1959. She later married Carol Young in 1963. He preceded her in death in 1981. She was a member of Clay City Church of God in Clay City. Mrs. Young is survived by two sons, Leroy Gray of Uncasville, Conn. and Randall Gray of Glendale, Ariz.; four daughters, Donna Young of Clay City, Nova Lantis of Glendale, Ariz., Pearl Brown of Waco, Texas and Kim Scroggins of Altamont; three step-sons, Billy Young of Oregon, Everett Young of Flora and Danny Young of Oregon; six step-daughters, Florene Sharp of Flora, Luella Justice of Mattoon, Velda Lambrith of Flora, Ida Vaslaskia of Lake Station, Ind., Linda Pruitt of Flora and Charolette Hill of Flora; two sisters, Lucille Sheraden of Fairfield and Luella Sharp of Clay City; a brother, Garry Mitchell of Findley; 43 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, two sisters, four brothers, one step-son and one grandson. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association. The Olney Daily Mail, January 2001	Mitchell, Evelyn Joyce (I6528)
3103	Evelyn M. Mugrage, 84, of Flora, IL died at 12:30 AM Thursday, December 17, 2009 at Heritage Woods in Flora. She was born February 3, 1925 in Wayne County, IL to Verl B. & Merl (Mayo) Holmes. She married Richard A. Wise on September 27, 1945 in Chicago, IL and he preceded her in death on January 7, 1958. She later married J.P. Mugrage who also preceded her in death. She was a civil service worker, a secretary at Clay County Hospital in Flora, and was a member of the Flora First Church of God. Evelyn enjoyed being with her family, playing cards with friends, was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, and was always an upbeat person who enjoyed life. She is survived by 2 daughters: Vickie Smith of Abilene, TX and Verla Reed & husband Jerry of Brownstown; 2 step-sons: Major Mugrage & wife Jana of Rinard, Scott Mugrage & wife Julia of Scottsbluff, NE; 1 sister: Lillian Hout & husband Gene of Henderson, KY; sister-in-law: Betty Holmes of Lake Havasu, AZ; and several grandchildren & great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, 2 brothers (Harold & David Holmes), son-in-law (Jerry Smith). Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Sunday (December 20, 2009) at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora. There is no visitation. Memorials may be given to Flora First Church of God. Frank & Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.	Holmes, Evelyn M. (I15851)
3104	Evelyn Marie Pottorff, 87, of Dundas, died at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2001 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo.	Schnautz, Evelyn Marie (I34946)
3105	Evelyn Murvin Kleeman passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at the age of 93, in Lansing, Mich. Evelyn was born January 30, 1917, in West Salem, to Irl and Lida Greathouse. She graduated from Lockyear Business College in Evansville, Ind. She married Gould Weber Murvin on October 30, 1937. They lived in Noble and owned IGA grocery stores until moving to Olney in 1960. Weber preceded her in death on June 3, 1965. Evelyn attended Olney Community College and worked for the State of Illinois Division of Rehabilitation. She married Edwin Kleeman on October 12, 1974. He preceded her in death on February 28, 1996. Evelyn was a long-time member of Elm Street Christian Church. Ed and Evelyn lived in Nashville and wintered in Sun City, Ariz., for several years. Evelyn resided in East Lansing, Mich., for the past eight years to be closer to family. She enjoyed gardening and playing golf. She often spoke of the hole in one she made at Richland Country Club. But most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. Evelyn is survived by three children Barbara, Roger, Margaret. She was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Murvin. Graveside services to be held at Haven Hill Cemetery in Olney, IL ~ Formerly of Illinois. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing.	Greathouse, Evelyn Jane (I60987)
3106	Evelyn Schnepper, 77, of Louisville, IL died at 1:15 PM Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Flora Rehab & Health Care Center in Flora, IL. She was born July 4, 1931 in Flora to William & Edith (Chambliss) Devore. She married William L. Schnepper in Flora and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Sailor Springs Christian Church and the Olney & Fairfield Coin Clubs. Evelyn was a hard worker and enjoyed yard work, gardening, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband: William "Junior" Schnepper; children: Gary Schnepper & wife Linda, Danny Schnepper & wife Cathy, John Schnepper & wife Kris, Paul Schnepper & wife Regina, Glenn Schnepper & wife Linda, Barbara Milligan; eight grandsons: Scott, Chad, Ryan, Michael, Josh, William, Brian, Andrew; eight granddaughters: Emily, Josie, Jessie, Amanda, Sarah, Hanna, Abbey, Allison; twelve great-grandchildren; two sisters: Ellen King and Clara Willis. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers (Harold, Robert, Glenn, Earl & Paul Devore), and a sister (Geneva Leathers). In accordance with Evelyn's wishes, private funeral services were accorded. Burial was in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs. Frank & Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice or Flora Rehab & Health Care Center Activity Fund and may be received at the funeral home.	Devore, B. Evelyn (I32538)
3107	Evelyn worked over the years as a hairdresser out of her home, had been a member of the Flora Chapter Women Of The Moose, and enjoyed square dancing, artistic painting, and reading. She enjoyed helping care for her grandchildren, and was of the Christian faith.	Brown, Evelyn Marie (I24633)
3108	Everet Lee Buffington, 12, of rural Clay City, IL, died June 16, 1990 at Welborn Baptist Hospital in Evansville, IN.	Buffington, Everet Lee (I47264)
3109	Everett Bangert, 30, of Olney passed away at his home Sunday after an illness of three weeks, suffering from a growth on the lung.	Bangert, Everett T. (I38331)
3110	Everett Conner, 70, of Clay City, died at his home at 4 a.m. today. He was born in Clay County May 3, 1903. On Feb. 28, 1924 he married Nica Luke in Olney. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Harold of Roscommon, Mich, and John of Flora; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Pate of Clay City, and Mrs. Joyce Bissey of Flora; 16 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; a half-brother, Shirley Conner, and a half sister, Mrs. Bertha Gregory, both of Olney. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, three brothers, and a sister. Arrangements are pending at the Clay City Chapel of the Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail,March 30, 1974.	Conner, Everett 'Bab' (I375)
3111	Everett Dale Young, Jr., 48, of Flora, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his residence. Everett was born on November 16, 1970 in Flora, IL, the son of Everett Dale Young and Donna Mitchell. Everett loved spending time with his children, family, and friends. He loved Nascar #48 and also loved fishing and camping. Everett really loved music, including the Foo Fighters. He also enjoyed participating in the polar plunge for Special Olympics with Erika. Everett is survived by his special friend, Kristi Bailey, of Louisville, IL; daughters, Ashley Guthery and Joshawa Heir, of Ramsey, IL, Jessica and husband, Christopher Spour, of Altamont, IL, and Erika Young, of Ramsey, IL; son, Donovan Young and Britney Heiman, of Vandalia, IL; father, Everett Dale Young, Sr. and Roberta, of Rinard, IL; mother, Donna Young, of Flora, IL; brothers, Tim Young, of Clay City, IL, Ted Young and Beth, of Louisville, IL, and Brad Young and Penny, of Flora, IL; sister, Donnita Gregory, of Flora, IL; step-brother, Dave Casolari and Stacy, of Flora, IL; step-sister, Cheri Casolari, of Rinard, IL; and twelve grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Dale Young. Memorials can be made to the family. A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, July 26, 2019 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City. There will be no service. Cremation Rites were accorded.	Young, Everett Dale Jr. (I46043)
3112	Everett Dale Young, Jr., 48, of Flora, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his residence.	Young, Everett Dale Jr. (I46043)
3113	Everett Jackson (Jack) Bissey Jack passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at his home at the age of 94.	Bissey, Everett Jackson 'Jack' (I18249)
3114	Everett living in Sumner was a Retired Laborer.	Ridgley, Everett Franklin (I21692)
3115	Everett Maurice Bangert, age 81, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his home. He was born December 31, 1939, in Ingraham, Illinois, the son of John O. and Ruby I. (Cochran) Bangert. He was united in marriage to Kaaren J. Osborn on May 30, 1958, and together they have shared 63 wedding anniversaries. Maurice was born and raised in the oil patch around Ingraham. His life work revolved around the oil industry and farming. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed a good card game. He was quite happy to see his daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren take up and enjoy deer and turkey hunting on the family farm. Maurice did not think he would like golf but when he was finally convinced to give it a try, he and Kaaren had many years of adventures on the golf course. Maurice battled Pulmonary Fibrosis and often commented on the excellent medical care he received noting that he was 8 years into a disease with a 5-year life expectancy. He is survived by his wife: Kaaren Bangert; daughter: Kathy (Philip) Leonard; grandchildren: Megan (James) Doerfler and Aaron (Jennifer) Leonard; great-grandchildren: Addyson Doerfler, Bryleigh Doerfler, and Everett Leonard; siblings: Ron (Naomi) Bangert and Jona (Mike) Uptmor; brother-in-law: Larry Osborn; and numerous nieces, nephews, greats, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; son: Stephen Bangert; brother: Patrick Bangert; and brother-in-law: Everett Osborn Family services will be held at a later date with burial in Clay City Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com A special thanks to our phenomenal helpers Mary Anne Pittman, Sue Staley, Misty Lake, and our Clay County Hospice team.	Bangert, Everett Maurice (I31698)
3116	Everett operated Fulks Carpet Service for 30 years. He was a member and former chief of the Niantic Fire Protection District. He served in the Air Force.	Fulk, Everett M. 'Bucky' (I34034)
3117	Everett V. Scammahorn, 69, of Newton died Thursday in Richland Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be in Buchanan Funeral Home, Newton. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Newton. Mr. Scammahorn was born in Ford County, son of John and Estella Scammahorn. He was a World War II Veteran. He married LaVenia Shope. Surviving are his wife; brothers, John of Sailor Springs; Henry of Mount Vernon; sisters, Bertha Tyrus of Chicago; Esther Phillips of Olney. Two brothers, one sister and one half brother preceded him in death. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Jul, 1976 Contributor: Barbara Bromm (47643809)	Scammahorn, Everett V. (I44571)
3118	Everett W. Osborn, (E. W. or "Tooter") age 74, of Warner Robins, GA died at 11:24 AM on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, GA. He was born on July 21, 1938 in Creek County, OK to Lewis Everett Osborn and Yvonne Jenella (Broadway) Osborn. He was never married. He & his parents moved to Illinois when he was a young boy where "Lew" was able to find work in the oil fields. With several moves the family settled in Clay County where the kids attended school. E. W. graduated from Clay City High School in 1956 & immediately enlisted in the USAF. He served four years there & then returned home to work in the oil field for a short time & at Sparton Mfg. Company before being hired by General Electric to work in the electronics field. His work took him to Turkey (3 years), Alaska (a year) and Europe. After his retirement from GE he lived for awhile in Florida where he got his pilots license & owned a small airplane which he flew home many times. He eventually took a job in Civil Service at the Warner Robins AFB in Georgia, he retired there & continued to live in Warner Robins until the time of his death. He is survived by a sister: Kaaren Bangert; a brother: Larry Osborn; and two nieces, two nephews, a great niece, five great nephews, and twin great-great nieces. A graveside service for Everett was held at Floral Garden of Memories, Flora, with military honors presented by Flora American Legion Post #14 and Flora VFW Post #3999. Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora was in charge. Memorials were made to donor's choice of Veteran Service Organization.	Osborn, Everett Waynerd 'Tooter' (I30686)
3119	Everyone who knew John has memories of his terrific sense of humor and good times spent visiting and laughing with him. He was a 1970 graduate of Flora High School, and had worked at Holland Truck Stop, on a horse farm in Florida, as well as Clay County Industries and Wal-Mart. For years he and family would go to a campsite on Trago Lake that he put a cabin on, and where he liked to fish and relax in the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and taking care of his dogs over the years, and would cultivate a garden every summer with the hopes of a flourishing crop of vegetables, especially big tomatoes and peppers. John spent a lot of time in his workshop crafting woodworking ideas into reality and was often able to see the possibilities to turn a discarded object into a neat creation. Music was an important part of Johns life since childhood, and he played a variety of instruments including guitar and bass guitar, harmonica, mandolin, keyboard, and even dusted off an old accordion once and a while. He was a founding member and first Commander of the Flora Sons of the American Legion, and he and Tammy have been part of Santas Smiles in Clay county to help many kids and families have a brighter Christmas. John had a soft heart for pets, and he and Tammy opened their home to the Clay County Animal & Rescue foster program for dogs. An avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, he also loved watching football. He had been a past member of the Eagles, Moose, and Odd Fellows.	Akes, John Robert (I44455)
3120	Exact date is unconfirmed.	Nichols, Rebecca (I19881)
3121	Excellent	Source (S1710)
3122	Excerpted from the Wayne County Press, 9/16/1943: Edward Hunt, son of Charles and Lavina Hunt, was born Nov. 5, 1873 in Clay County. He married Mary Hamilton November 14, 1908. They had five children. he died in Evansville Sept. 7, 1943. He leaves his wife, two sons, Raymond and Houston and three daughters, Cleo Bolen of Dixon, Maggie Hobbs and Ruth Hoard of Flora. {His wife's transcription spells the girls names as Maggie Dobbs and Ruth Hurd.]	Hunt, Edward David (I53953)
3123	Exempted from Military Service by reason of Strabismus, Comergent Corneal Opacity of Central Left Group (cross-eyed).	Gray, John Jasper (I8)
3124	Extracted from obituary in the Wayne County Press, 11/8/1956: Mrs. Ben [Mary] Gray, 82, died. They moved to Flora 1916. Mary Carver Gray born Muhlenburg Co., Ky. May 17, 1874. Married Ben Gray 1894. 10 children. 4, Corrine, Zula , Glenn and John have died. Mr. Gray died 9 years ago. Leaves 6 children. Mrs. Roy Roundtree of Fairfield, Mrs. Lonnie Ginther of Aurora, Mrs. Mary Cullum of Pasadena, CA. Louis of Lebanon. Mrs. Eva Holmes of Urbana and Paul of Flora. Also grandson, Clifford Golden of Lawrenceville who she raised. One brother Buddy Carver and a sister Rena both of Ky.	Carver, Mary E. (I53431)
3125	Extracted from obituary in the Wayne County Press, 3/8/1973: Wayne County Native Died in Florida Paul Gray, son of Benjamin and Mary Carver Gray, died. He was born 4/1/1910. He leaves one son, Mike, of Clay City. Also leaves one brother, Louis, of Sun City, Arizona, 4 sisters, Eva Holmes and Myrtle Roundtree, both of Fairfield, and Mrs. Lona Ginther of CA and Mae McClellan of Los Angeles. Burial Maple Hill Cemetery. Notes: Paul married Bertha Levitt in 1931. Both living in Flora, Clay County, Illinois in 1940 and 1950. One son in 1950 census.	Gray, Paul (I20868)
3126	Ezra Thomann, 75. Rt. 2, Noble, died Thursday at 10:30 p.m. at the Richland Memorial Hospital. Mr. Thomann was born in Clay County on April 25, 1902 to Henry and Rosa Negley Thomann. He married Imogene Hamilton Aug. 5, 1925 in Noble. Surviving Mr. Thoman are his wife, one son Danny of Noble; a sister, Mrs. Robert Wells of Noble; and two grandchildren. He was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church and 50-year member of the Farm Bureau. Mr. Thoman was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Mrs. Rena Dewhirst. Services will be at the Freedom Baptist Church with Bro. Glenn Fehrenbacher and Bro. David Trumble officiating. Burial will be in the Freedom Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Cardascio Funeral Home, Noble. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Oct, 1977. Contributor: Barbara Bromm (47643809) tgram63@outlook.com	Thomann, Ezra (I40674)
3127	F, 5398	Edwards, John (I55470)
3128	Facebook message from Gayla Tanner (June 27, 2014): "I'm sorry I didn't post sooner, we've had problems reaching some family, and the day was chaotic. Poppy passed away today at 2:55pm. I had taken him to the hospital Wednesday after he ditched his car. He had a bad laceration on his arm, which he said he got falling into the dresser. They admitted him because his sodium levels were really low. They said it could cause his pain and dizziness. They X-rayed his chest to make sure he didn't crack a rib, but instead of a break they found a shadow on his lungs. They did a CT scan and it showed that he clearly had an advanced form of cancer. We decided not to tell him what it was until this morning because my brother, Leon, and already left and we wanted the doctor there when we talked to him. This morning the doctor told him his options and he insisted on going home. We started making arrangements with hospice. At lunch he started choking. His lungs were filling up. They gave him some medication to help dry out hos lungs and to help him rest. While we were talking to the hospice coordinators he started to decompensate quickly. And then he simply stopped breathing. It was all so fast we hadn't even told all of the family about the cancer before he was gone. We will work out details for a visitation and funeral a little later, we all need to regroup after today."	Lemons, Charles Franklin 'Charlie' (I326)
3129	Fairfield Ledger Monday September 28, 2009 Pg 8 Kennedy, Charlene - Charlene Kennedy, 83, of Fairfield, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, with the Rev. Gordon Oliver officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Family visitation will be from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Cards of sympathy and memorials may be sent to 1311 230th St., Batavia 52533. Mrs. Kennedy was born Dec. 17, 1925, in East St. Louis, Ill., the daughter of Charles and Loretta Frances Meteer Burton. She married Robert Dean Kennedy Feb. 17, 1945, in East St. Louis. He died March 10, 1985, in Hartsville, Tenn. Mrs. Kennedy had been a resident of Fairfield since 1966. She was a certified nursing assistant at Jefferson County Hospital for 10 years and receptionist for the Department of Human Services for eight years. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with family. Survivors include five children, Stephen Kennedy and wife Becky of Newcastle, Okla., Kenneth Kennedy and wife Mary of Champaign, Ill., Cheryl Manning and husband Bucky of Batavia, Donna Moore and husband Tim Downing of Fairfield and Sandra Daniels and husband Ken Scott of Cape Coral, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Dennis Kennedy; and one grandson.	Burton, Alva Charlene (I35824)
3130	Famie Pearl Payne, 85, of Olney, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. She was born on December 10, 1931 in Clay City, IL, the daughter of Henry and Maude (Payne) Gray. She married Earl Edwin Payne on January 11, 1953 in Clay City, IL. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2006. Famie managed the Oddfellows campground in Clay City for two years. She enjoyed playing bingo and being around people. Famie is survived by her daughter, Earlene (Dave) Cunningham; son, David Wayne Payne; grandchildren, Jason (Shana) Cunningham and Aaron Cunningham; great-grandchildren, Avalyn and Donevan; sister, Clarabelle Kittle; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers, Ralph, Johnny, Eugene, and Ray Dean Gray. Memorials can be made to American Diabetes Association.	Gray, Famie Pearl (I157)
3131	Family Farm, Olney, Richland County, Illinois	Mitchell, Abraham (I2889)
3132	Family records and death certificate indicate she died from complications due to a horse and buggy/wagon accident. She failed to regain control of the reins and her buggy/wagon flipped over. Her cause of death was a fractured skull. The accident occurred in the after noon of 26 April 1917 and she died at 1:30 am. 27 April 1917 at St. Joseph hospital.	Goll, Elizabeth Zerilda (I47663)
3133	Far Right hand Corner with my Brother Christopher Brainard.Ashes where spread there..	Brainard, Gerald 'Jerry' L. (I27147)
3134	FARMER CITY - Paul Franklin, 85, of Farmer City died at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday (April 22, 1997) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Farmer City, the Rev. Lee Reed officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, rural Champaign. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, with a Knights of Pythias service at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. He is survived by his wife, Elsie; two daughters, Ranella Wills, Bloomington; and Elaine Duffner, Jonesboro, Arkansas; two sons, Lynn Franklin, Farmer City; and Leslie Franklin, Urbana; one brother, Woodrow Franklin, Marshfield, Moissouri; one sister, Genevieve Occhi, Cuba, Moissouri; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. Mr. Franklin was born Sept. 5, 1911, in Sailor Springs, a son of Bary and Laura Rodgers Franklin. He married Elsie Tarter on Dec. 19, 1931, in DeLand. He was a retired farmer and a member of Weedman United Methodist Church, rural Farmer City. He also was a member of the Kenilworth Lodge 60 Knights of Pythias, Farmer City, and the DeWitt County Farm Bureau.	Franklin, Joseph Paul (I27214)
3135	Farol C. Hall, 87, of Newberry, passed away at 11:25 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2007 at Ketcham Memorial Nursing Home in Odon.	Hasler, Farol C. (I47057)
3136	Father of 5 sons (Harold, Robert, Glenn, Earl & Paul Devore), and daughters: Geneva Leathers, Evelyn Schnepper, Ellen King, & Clara Ethyl Willis. (Clara Ethyl Devore Willis, Olney, IL survives) In the floral area: William Lewis DeVore b. 11 Jun 1892, to the parents of Seth Evans DeVore and Rachael Emma Stanford. He was married to Edith Naomi Chambliss on the 3rd Aug. 1914 from this union they had five son's Harold, Robert, Glenn, Paul and Seth. Four daughter's Geneva, Bessie, Essie and Clara. William died 15 Sept. 1953. William Lewis DeVore b. 11 Jun 1892, to the parents of Seth Evans DeVore and Rachael Emma Stanford. He was married to Edith Naomi Chambliss on the 3rd Aug. 1914 from this union they had five son's Harold, Robert, Glenn, Paul and Seth. Four daughter's Geneva, Bessie, Essie and Clara. William died 15 Sept. 1953.	Devore, William Lewis (I32529)
3137	Father: Anthony Wagner Mother: Margaret Hasler Brothers: Wm. Tell and Herman Wagner Sister: Louise Von Almen __________________________________________ Olney Nov. 3- Alvin S. Wagner, 66, of Olney, died at 2:30 p.m. today in his home, just 4 1/2 hours after his brother, Bernard, 71, formerly of Olney, died in Indianapolis. Alvin did not know of his brother's death. He leaves his wife, Florence and a daughter, Miss Marjorie Wagner of Denver, Colorado. Bernard Wagner leaves his wife, Josephine; sons, Lawrence, Wayne and Dewitt and a daughter, Mrs. Thelma McCloud, all of Indianapolis. Both are survived by brothers Tell and Herman of Olney; sister, Mrs. Louise Von Almen of Olney. Alvin will be buried in St.Joseph Cemetery. Services and burial for Bernard Wagner will be Wednesday in Indianapolis. Decatur Herald Nov. 4, 1957	Wagner, Alvin Sylvester (I57271)
3138	Fawn A. States, 88, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Friday March 14th, 2014 at Cisne. She was born June 21st, 1925, in rural Kennes, Illinois, a daughter of Curtis and Nora (Vest) Mills. She married Charles F. States Feb. 10th, 1946 at Geff, Illinois and they resided in Wayne County. She was a homemaker and had worked at the Garmet Factory in Fairfield; She was a member of the Cisne Christian Church and the Cisne American Legion. Survivors include sons Bill (Lodema) States and Rick (Linda)States, and daughter in law Melinda States and six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Fawn was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Gary, siblings Kenneth, Kermit and Emmit Mills, Wanda Gaumer and Wilma Wilson. A Celebration of her life was conducted at Hosselton Funeral Home in Cisne, IL, with burial at Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery. Memorials to:North Wayne Ambulance Service, Church of Choice or Cisne Community Center	Mills, Fawn A. (I44689)
3139	Fay was a member of Olney Southern Baptist Church. She was a Past President of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Eastern Star. She loved flowers and birds.	Pottorff, Eunice Faye (I25130)
3140	Fay was the daughter of George and May B. (Price) Coquilette Mrs. Fay L. Petty, 67, the wife of Rev. Bert Petty, passed away last Friday evening at Richland Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for several days. For the past 40 years, she and Rev. Petty have served the Methodist Churches in several owns throughout Illinois. They lived in retirement in their home in the Amity community since June, 1955. Besides her husband, she leaves three children: Lt. Col. Cecil E. Petty, USAF, now serving in Tokyo; Mrs. Ellen Hendrix of Morrisonville; and Mason Petty of Urbana. There are nine grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters and a brother; Mrs. Tressie Nitcholson of Olney; Mrs. Mary Horner of Clifton, CO and Zoy Coquilette of Glendale, CA. Funeral services for Mrs. Petty were held Monday afternoon in the Amity Church with the Rev. Frank Treadway officiating. Interment was in the Amity cemetery. Published in the Olney Advocate, Thursday, November 17, 1955.	Coquilette, Fay L (I28666)
3141	February 14. 1856 she married John McCawley. She is a daughter of R. B. and Elizabeth (Leech) Slocumb. The father was a native of South Carolina, and settled in Wayne County in an early day.	Slocumb, Mary F. (I48905)
3142	February 19, 1948 Olney Advocate, IL Mrs. Josephine Luthe, the wife of Frederick O. Luthe, died Saturday at the family home in Olney. Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Carl A. Sager of Olney, three brothers, Dick R. Harmon, Clint Harmon and Alfred Harmon, all of Olney, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Houser, Mrs. Fanny McCleave and Mrs. Lucille Bowling, all of Olney. Funeral services were held Monday at Olney and burial was in Haven Hill cemetery.	Harmon, Josephine 'Josie' (I23328)
3143	February 23, 1939 Henderson Rule, 83, passed away Saturday night at his home in south Noble following a paralytic stroke.	Rule, Emery Henderson (I33701)
3144	Ferdinand J. Hatke, 69, retired farmer of Route 3, Effingham, died at 12:05 p.m., Sunday July 28, 1968 at St. Anthony memorial Hospital.	Hatke, Ferdinand Joseph (I34311)
3145	Fern Freda Byford, 88, of Olney, died at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 1997, at her residence.	Hayes, Fern Freda (I37744)
3146	File# 20483 Filed Aug 20, 1911	Source (S7691)
3147	Final rites for Wilson Flexter, 92, who died at Clay County Hospital were held at the chapel of Branson Funeral Home. Mr. Flexter is survived by sons Ernest & Earl; daughters, Goldie Johnson, Sylvia Stanford, and Pearl Aishe; and a brother George Flexter.	Flexter, Wilson Cummins (I51978)
3148	FINAL RITES HELD FOR JOE BUSHONG Funeral services for Joe Bushong, 66, of Springerton, a former Fairfield man, were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nales Funeral Home in Fairfield. Rev. Thomas Moore of Springerton officiated. Burial was in Veterans Cemetery in Fairfield. Military rites were conducted at the graveside. In Poor Health. Mr. Bushong died at 2:35 p.m. Wednesday in Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He had been in very poor health and had been in and out of area hospitals. He suffered a stroke a few days before he died. Mr. Bushong was born in Wayne County on Sept. 13, 1913, the son of James and Nellie (McDowell) Bushong. He was once married to Leona Madding, the marriage ended in divorce, no issue. Was A Veteran. He worked in construction and was a used-car salesman. He was a veteran of World War II, and was a member of the American Legion. His only survivor, Mrs. Ovella Cloninger, of Fairfield, died Thursday, the day after his death. Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Clayton Bushong and a sister, Mrs. Mary Yohe.	Bushong, Joe Orbit (I55526)
3149	Find A Grave Memorial# 18315365	Amerman, Fred Aaron (I17217)
3150	Find A Grave Memorial# 19211433	Source (S6625)

Notes

Linked to

3101

Evelyn J. Lewison, 73, of Kimball, died at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center in Cheyenne on Monday, May 26, 2024.

Evelyn Joyce Lewison was born on in Clay City, Illinois, the daughter of Hubert and Norma-Jean (Price) Lindsey. Evelyn graduated from Flora High School in Flora IL, class of 1970. After graduation she proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as an Administrative Clerk from 1970-1971 in Fort Benning, GA, assigned to the 43rd Engineer Battalion.

Following her military service, she moved to Kimball NE, and has been a lifelong Kimball resident. Evelyn met the love of her life, Arnold (Arnie) Lewison in November 1974, they were married on 12 July 1975.

She worked at George Risk Industries, Evelyn also worked for several restaurants in Kimball and the surrounding area including, Hilltop Café, the Kelly Café, and as a keno operator at Good Times and the Wooden Keg. She was a station attendant at the Carl Schwedt Standard Station. Later she changed her career and worked for the State of Nebraska as a flagger on road construction and then for Missouri Valley Road Construction. In 1989 and 1990 she attended WNCC and received her certification in Heavy Equipment. She enjoyed many camping trips to Oliver Reservoir with her family, and also many trips with Arnie to Prairie Winds Casino and while there they would visit his parents and other family in Phillip, SD., and also to Flora, IL to visit her family. Their friends Wayne and Janet Donahue moved to Kimball, and they took a trip to the Kennedy Space Museum in St. Augustine, FL. Evelyn and Arnie also enjoyed a cruise to the Bahama Islands. She also enjoyed their trip to Wendover, NV where she had good luck on the slots and playing B I N G O with her daughter Anita and friend Dee.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, Hubert Lindsey, Norma-Jean Price, and her younger brother Herbert Lindsey Jr and sister Michelle Price.

Published online by Cantrell Funeral Home

Lindsey, Evelyn Joyce (I12313)

3102

Evelyn J. Young, 70, of Sullivan, formerly of Clay City, died at 4:05 p.m. Monday January 8, 2001 at Eastview Terrace Nursing home in Sullivan.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Duane Sodvic officiating.

Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery.

Mrs. Young was born on May 26, 1930 in Mt. Erie, the daughter of James and Myrtle (Penrod) Mitchell. She married Virgil L. Gray in 1952. He preceded her in death in 1959. She later married Carol Young in 1963. He preceded her in death in 1981.

She was a member of Clay City Church of God in Clay City.

Mrs. Young is survived by two sons, Leroy Gray of Uncasville, Conn. and Randall Gray of Glendale, Ariz.; four daughters, Donna Young of Clay City, Nova Lantis of Glendale, Ariz., Pearl Brown of Waco, Texas and Kim Scroggins of Altamont; three step-sons, Billy Young of Oregon, Everett Young of Flora and Danny Young of Oregon; six step-daughters, Florene Sharp of Flora, Luella Justice of Mattoon, Velda Lambrith of Flora, Ida Vaslaskia of Lake Station, Ind., Linda Pruitt of Flora and Charolette Hill of Flora; two sisters, Lucille Sheraden of Fairfield and Luella Sharp of Clay City; a brother, Garry Mitchell of Findley; 43 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, two sisters, four brothers, one step-son and one grandson.

Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association.

The Olney Daily Mail, January 2001

Mitchell, Evelyn Joyce (I6528)

3103

Evelyn M. Mugrage, 84, of Flora, IL died at 12:30 AM Thursday, December 17, 2009 at Heritage Woods in Flora.

She was born February 3, 1925 in Wayne County, IL to Verl B. & Merl (Mayo) Holmes. She married Richard A. Wise on September 27, 1945 in Chicago, IL and he preceded her in death on January 7, 1958. She later married J.P. Mugrage who also preceded her in death. She was a civil service worker, a secretary at Clay County Hospital in Flora, and was a member of the Flora First Church of God.

Evelyn enjoyed being with her family, playing cards with friends, was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, and was always an upbeat person who enjoyed life.

She is survived by 2 daughters: Vickie Smith of Abilene, TX and Verla Reed & husband Jerry of Brownstown; 2 step-sons: Major Mugrage & wife Jana of Rinard, Scott Mugrage & wife Julia of Scottsbluff, NE; 1 sister: Lillian Hout & husband Gene of Henderson, KY; sister-in-law: Betty Holmes of Lake Havasu, AZ; and several grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, 2 brothers (Harold & David Holmes), son-in-law (Jerry Smith).

Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Sunday (December 20, 2009) at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora. There is no visitation. Memorials may be given to Flora First Church of God. Frank & Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Holmes, Evelyn M. (I15851)

3104

Evelyn Marie Pottorff, 87, of Dundas, died at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2001 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Schnautz, Evelyn Marie (I34946)

3105

Evelyn Murvin Kleeman passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at the age of 93, in Lansing, Mich.

Evelyn was born January 30, 1917, in West Salem, to Irl and Lida Greathouse. She graduated from Lockyear Business College in Evansville, Ind. She married Gould Weber Murvin on October 30, 1937. They lived in Noble and owned IGA grocery stores until moving to Olney in 1960. Weber preceded her in death on June 3, 1965.

Evelyn attended Olney Community College and worked for the State of Illinois Division of Rehabilitation. She married Edwin Kleeman on October 12, 1974. He preceded her in death on February 28, 1996.

Evelyn was a long-time member of Elm Street Christian Church. Ed and Evelyn lived in Nashville and wintered in Sun City, Ariz., for several years. Evelyn resided in East Lansing, Mich., for the past eight years to be closer to family. She enjoyed gardening and playing golf. She often spoke of the hole in one she made at Richland Country Club. But most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends.

Evelyn is survived by three children Barbara, Roger, Margaret.

She was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Murvin.

Graveside services to be held at Haven Hill Cemetery in Olney, IL
~
Formerly of Illinois. Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing.

Greathouse, Evelyn Jane (I60987)

3106

Evelyn Schnepper, 77, of Louisville, IL died at 1:15 PM Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Flora Rehab & Health Care Center in Flora, IL.

She was born July 4, 1931 in Flora to William & Edith (Chambliss) Devore. She married William L. Schnepper in Flora and was a homemaker.

She was a member of the Sailor Springs Christian Church and the Olney & Fairfield Coin Clubs. Evelyn was a hard worker and enjoyed yard work, gardening, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband: William "Junior" Schnepper; children: Gary Schnepper & wife Linda, Danny Schnepper & wife Cathy, John Schnepper & wife Kris, Paul Schnepper & wife Regina, Glenn Schnepper & wife Linda, Barbara Milligan; eight grandsons: Scott, Chad, Ryan, Michael, Josh, William, Brian, Andrew; eight granddaughters: Emily, Josie, Jessie, Amanda, Sarah, Hanna, Abbey, Allison; twelve great-grandchildren; two sisters: Ellen King and Clara Willis.

She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers (Harold, Robert, Glenn, Earl & Paul Devore), and a sister (Geneva Leathers).

In accordance with Evelyn's wishes, private funeral services were accorded.

Burial was in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs. Frank & Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice or Flora Rehab & Health Care Center Activity Fund and may be received at the funeral home.

Devore, B. Evelyn (I32538)

3107

Evelyn worked over the years as a hairdresser out of her home, had been a member of the Flora Chapter Women Of The Moose, and enjoyed square dancing, artistic painting, and reading. She enjoyed helping care for her grandchildren, and was of the Christian faith.

Brown, Evelyn Marie (I24633)

3108

Everet Lee Buffington, 12, of rural Clay City, IL, died June 16, 1990 at Welborn Baptist Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Buffington, Everet Lee (I47264)

3109

Everett Bangert, 30, of Olney passed away at his home Sunday after an illness of three weeks, suffering from a growth on the lung.

Bangert, Everett T. (I38331)

3110

Everett Conner, 70, of Clay City, died at his home at 4 a.m. today.

He was born in Clay County May 3, 1903.

On Feb. 28, 1924 he married Nica Luke in Olney.

Surviving are his wife; two sons, Harold of Roscommon, Mich, and John of Flora; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Pate of Clay City, and Mrs. Joyce Bissey of Flora; 16 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; a half-brother, Shirley Conner, and a half sister, Mrs. Bertha Gregory, both of Olney.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, three brothers, and a sister.

Arrangements are pending at the Clay City Chapel of the Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail,March 30, 1974.

Conner, Everett 'Bab' (I375)

3111

Everett Dale Young, Jr., 48, of Flora, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his residence.

Everett was born on November 16, 1970 in Flora, IL, the son of Everett Dale Young and Donna Mitchell.

Everett loved spending time with his children, family, and friends. He loved Nascar #48 and also loved fishing and camping. Everett really loved music, including the Foo Fighters. He also enjoyed participating in the polar plunge for Special Olympics with Erika.

Everett is survived by his special friend, Kristi Bailey, of Louisville, IL; daughters, Ashley Guthery and Joshawa Heir, of Ramsey, IL, Jessica and husband, Christopher Spour, of Altamont, IL, and Erika Young, of Ramsey, IL; son, Donovan Young and Britney Heiman, of Vandalia, IL; father, Everett Dale Young, Sr. and Roberta, of Rinard, IL; mother, Donna Young, of Flora, IL; brothers, Tim Young, of Clay City, IL, Ted Young and Beth, of Louisville, IL, and Brad Young and Penny, of Flora, IL; sister, Donnita Gregory, of Flora, IL; step-brother, Dave Casolari and Stacy, of Flora, IL; step-sister, Cheri Casolari, of Rinard, IL; and twelve grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Dale Young.

Memorials can be made to the family.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, July 26, 2019 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City. There will be no service. Cremation Rites were accorded.

Young, Everett Dale Jr. (I46043)

3112

Everett Dale Young, Jr., 48, of Flora, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his residence.

Young, Everett Dale Jr. (I46043)

3113

Everett Jackson (Jack) Bissey Jack passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at his home at the age of 94.

Bissey, Everett Jackson 'Jack' (I18249)

3114

Everett living in Sumner was a Retired Laborer.

Ridgley, Everett Franklin (I21692)

3115

Everett Maurice Bangert, age 81, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his home.

He was born December 31, 1939, in Ingraham, Illinois, the son of John O. and Ruby I. (Cochran) Bangert. He was united in marriage to Kaaren J. Osborn on May 30, 1958, and together they have shared 63 wedding anniversaries.

Maurice was born and raised in the oil patch around Ingraham. His life work revolved around the oil industry and farming. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed a good card game. He was quite happy to see his daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren take up and enjoy deer and turkey hunting on the family farm. Maurice did not think he would like golf but when he was finally convinced to give it a try, he and Kaaren had many years of adventures on the golf course.

Maurice battled Pulmonary Fibrosis and often commented on the excellent medical care he received noting that he was 8 years into a disease with a 5-year life expectancy.

He is survived by his wife: Kaaren Bangert; daughter: Kathy (Philip) Leonard; grandchildren: Megan (James) Doerfler and Aaron (Jennifer) Leonard; great-grandchildren: Addyson Doerfler, Bryleigh Doerfler, and Everett Leonard; siblings: Ron (Naomi) Bangert and Jona (Mike) Uptmor; brother-in-law: Larry Osborn; and numerous nieces, nephews, greats, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son: Stephen Bangert; brother: Patrick Bangert; and brother-in-law: Everett Osborn

Family services will be held at a later date with burial in Clay City Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com

A special thanks to our phenomenal helpers Mary Anne Pittman, Sue Staley, Misty Lake, and our Clay County Hospice team.

Bangert, Everett Maurice (I31698)

3116

Everett operated Fulks Carpet Service for 30 years. He was a member and former chief of the Niantic Fire Protection District. He served in the Air Force.

Fulk, Everett M. 'Bucky' (I34034)

3117

Everett V. Scammahorn, 69, of Newton died Thursday in Richland Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be in Buchanan Funeral Home, Newton. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Newton.

Mr. Scammahorn was born in Ford County, son of John and Estella Scammahorn. He was a World War II Veteran. He married LaVenia Shope.

Surviving are his wife; brothers, John of Sailor Springs; Henry of Mount Vernon; sisters, Bertha Tyrus of Chicago; Esther Phillips of Olney.

Two brothers, one sister and one half brother preceded him in death.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Jul, 1976
Contributor: Barbara Bromm (47643809)

Scammahorn, Everett V. (I44571)

3118

Everett W. Osborn, (E. W. or "Tooter") age 74, of Warner Robins, GA died at 11:24 AM on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, GA.

He was born on July 21, 1938 in Creek County, OK to Lewis Everett Osborn and Yvonne Jenella (Broadway) Osborn. He was never married.

He & his parents moved to Illinois when he was a young boy where "Lew" was able to find work in the oil fields. With several moves the family settled in Clay County where the kids attended school.

E. W. graduated from Clay City High School in 1956 & immediately enlisted in the USAF. He served four years there & then returned home to work in the oil field for a short time & at Sparton Mfg. Company before being hired by General Electric to work in the electronics field.

His work took him to Turkey (3 years), Alaska (a year) and Europe. After his retirement from GE he lived for awhile in Florida where he got his pilots license & owned a small airplane which he flew home many times. He eventually took a job in Civil Service at the Warner Robins AFB in Georgia, he retired there & continued to live in Warner Robins until the time of his death.

He is survived by a sister: Kaaren Bangert; a brother: Larry Osborn; and two nieces, two nephews, a great niece, five great nephews, and twin great-great nieces.

A graveside service for Everett was held at Floral Garden of Memories, Flora, with military honors presented by Flora American Legion Post #14 and Flora VFW Post #3999.

Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora was in charge.

Memorials were made to donor's choice of Veteran Service Organization.

Osborn, Everett Waynerd 'Tooter' (I30686)

3119

Everyone who knew John has memories of his terrific sense of humor and good times spent visiting and laughing with him. He was a 1970 graduate of Flora High School, and had worked at Holland Truck Stop, on a horse farm in Florida, as well as Clay County Industries and Wal-Mart. For years he and family would go to a campsite on Trago Lake that he put a cabin on, and where he liked to fish and relax in the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and taking care of his dogs over the years, and would cultivate a garden every summer with the hopes of a flourishing crop of vegetables, especially big tomatoes and peppers. John spent a lot of time in his workshop crafting woodworking ideas into reality and was often able to see the possibilities to turn a discarded object into a neat creation. Music was an important part of Johns life since childhood, and he played a variety of instruments including guitar and bass guitar, harmonica, mandolin, keyboard, and even dusted off an old accordion once and a while. He was a founding member and first Commander of the Flora Sons of the American Legion, and he and Tammy have been part of Santas Smiles in Clay county to help many kids and families have a brighter Christmas. John had a soft heart for pets, and he and Tammy opened their home to the Clay County Animal & Rescue foster program for dogs. An avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, he also loved watching football. He had been a past member of the Eagles, Moose, and Odd Fellows.

Akes, John Robert (I44455)

3120

Exact date is unconfirmed.

Nichols, Rebecca (I19881)

3121

Excellent

Source (S1710)

3122

Excerpted from the Wayne County Press, 9/16/1943:

Edward Hunt, son of Charles and Lavina Hunt, was born Nov. 5, 1873 in Clay County. He married Mary Hamilton November 14, 1908. They had five children. he died in Evansville Sept. 7, 1943. He leaves his wife, two sons, Raymond and Houston and three daughters, Cleo Bolen of Dixon, Maggie Hobbs and Ruth Hoard of Flora. {His wife's transcription spells the girls names as Maggie Dobbs and Ruth Hurd.]

Hunt, Edward David (I53953)

3123

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

Gray, John Jasper (I8)

3124

Extracted from obituary in the Wayne County Press, 11/8/1956:

Mrs. Ben [Mary] Gray, 82, died. They moved to Flora 1916. Mary Carver Gray born Muhlenburg Co., Ky. May 17, 1874. Married Ben Gray 1894. 10 children. 4, Corrine, Zula , Glenn and John have died. Mr. Gray died 9 years ago. Leaves 6 children. Mrs. Roy Roundtree of Fairfield, Mrs. Lonnie Ginther of Aurora, Mrs. Mary Cullum of Pasadena, CA. Louis of Lebanon. Mrs. Eva Holmes of Urbana and Paul of Flora. Also grandson, Clifford Golden of Lawrenceville who she raised. One brother Buddy Carver and a sister Rena both of Ky.

Carver, Mary E. (I53431)

3125

Extracted from obituary in the Wayne County Press, 3/8/1973:
Wayne County Native Died in Florida
Paul Gray, son of Benjamin and Mary Carver Gray, died. He was born 4/1/1910. He leaves one son, Mike, of Clay City. Also leaves one brother, Louis, of Sun City, Arizona, 4 sisters, Eva Holmes and Myrtle Roundtree, both of Fairfield, and Mrs. Lona Ginther of CA and Mae McClellan of Los Angeles. Burial Maple Hill Cemetery.

Notes: Paul married Bertha Levitt in 1931. Both living in Flora, Clay County, Illinois in 1940 and 1950. One son in 1950 census.

Gray, Paul (I20868)

3126

Ezra Thomann, 75. Rt. 2, Noble, died Thursday at 10:30 p.m. at the Richland Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Thomann was born in Clay County on April 25, 1902 to Henry and Rosa Negley Thomann. He married Imogene Hamilton Aug. 5, 1925 in Noble.

Surviving Mr. Thoman are his wife, one son Danny of Noble; a sister, Mrs. Robert Wells of Noble; and two grandchildren. He was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church and 50-year member of the Farm Bureau. Mr. Thoman was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Mrs.
Rena Dewhirst.

Services will be at the Freedom Baptist Church with Bro. Glenn Fehrenbacher and Bro. David Trumble officiating. Burial will be in the Freedom Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Cardascio Funeral Home, Noble.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Oct, 1977.

Contributor: Barbara Bromm (47643809) tgram63@outlook.com

Thomann, Ezra (I40674)

3127

F, 5398

Edwards, John (I55470)

3128

Facebook message from Gayla Tanner (June 27, 2014):

"I'm sorry I didn't post sooner, we've had problems reaching some family, and the day was chaotic.

Poppy passed away today at 2:55pm.

I had taken him to the hospital Wednesday after he ditched his car. He had a bad laceration on his arm, which he said he got falling into the dresser.

They admitted him because his sodium levels were really low. They said it could cause his pain and dizziness.

They X-rayed his chest to make sure he didn't crack a rib, but instead of a break they found a shadow on his lungs. They did a CT scan and it showed that he clearly had an advanced form of cancer.

We decided not to tell him what it was until this morning because my brother, Leon, and already left and we wanted the doctor there when we talked to him.

This morning the doctor told him his options and he insisted on going home. We started making arrangements with hospice.

At lunch he started choking. His lungs were filling up. They gave him some medication to help dry out hos lungs and to help him rest. While we were talking to the hospice coordinators he started to decompensate quickly. And then he simply stopped breathing.

It was all so fast we hadn't even told all of the family about the cancer before he was gone.

We will work out details for a visitation and funeral a little later, we all need to regroup after today."

Lemons, Charles Franklin 'Charlie' (I326)

3129

Fairfield Ledger
Monday September 28, 2009
Pg 8

Kennedy, Charlene - Charlene Kennedy, 83, of Fairfield, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.

A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, with the Rev. Gordon Oliver officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield.

Family visitation will be from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Cards of sympathy and memorials may be sent to 1311 230th St., Batavia 52533.

Mrs. Kennedy was born Dec. 17, 1925, in East St. Louis, Ill., the daughter of Charles and Loretta Frances Meteer Burton. She married Robert Dean Kennedy Feb. 17, 1945, in East St. Louis. He died March 10, 1985, in Hartsville, Tenn.

Mrs. Kennedy had been a resident of Fairfield since 1966. She was a certified nursing assistant at Jefferson County Hospital for 10 years and receptionist for the Department of Human Services for eight years.

She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with family.

Survivors include five children, Stephen Kennedy and wife Becky of Newcastle, Okla., Kenneth Kennedy and wife Mary of Champaign, Ill., Cheryl Manning and husband Bucky of Batavia, Donna Moore and husband Tim Downing of Fairfield and Sandra Daniels and husband Ken Scott of Cape Coral, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Dennis Kennedy; and one grandson.

Burton, Alva Charlene (I35824)

3130

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

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

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

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

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

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

Memorials can be made to American Diabetes Association.

Gray, Famie Pearl (I157)

3131

Family Farm, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Mitchell, Abraham (I2889)

3132

Family records and death certificate indicate she died from complications due to a horse and buggy/wagon accident. She failed to regain control of the reins and her buggy/wagon flipped over. Her cause of death was a fractured skull. The accident occurred in the after noon of 26 April 1917 and she died at 1:30 am. 27 April 1917 at St. Joseph hospital.

Goll, Elizabeth Zerilda (I47663)

3133

Far Right hand Corner with my Brother Christopher Brainard.Ashes where spread there..

Brainard, Gerald 'Jerry' L. (I27147)

3134

FARMER CITY - Paul Franklin, 85, of Farmer City died at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday (April 22, 1997) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Farmer City, the Rev. Lee Reed officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, rural Champaign. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, with a Knights of Pythias service at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie; two daughters, Ranella Wills, Bloomington; and Elaine Duffner, Jonesboro, Arkansas; two sons, Lynn Franklin, Farmer City; and Leslie Franklin, Urbana; one brother, Woodrow Franklin, Marshfield, Moissouri; one sister, Genevieve Occhi, Cuba, Moissouri; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.
Mr. Franklin was born Sept. 5, 1911, in Sailor Springs, a son of Bary and Laura Rodgers Franklin. He married Elsie Tarter on Dec. 19, 1931, in DeLand.
He was a retired farmer and a member of Weedman United Methodist Church, rural Farmer City. He also was a member of the Kenilworth Lodge 60 Knights of Pythias, Farmer City, and the DeWitt County Farm Bureau.

Franklin, Joseph Paul (I27214)

3135

Farol C. Hall, 87, of Newberry, passed away at 11:25 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2007 at Ketcham Memorial Nursing Home in Odon.

Hasler, Farol C. (I47057)

3136

Father of 5 sons (Harold, Robert, Glenn, Earl & Paul Devore), and daughters: Geneva Leathers, Evelyn Schnepper, Ellen King, & Clara Ethyl Willis.

(Clara Ethyl Devore Willis, Olney, IL survives)

In the floral area:

William Lewis DeVore b. 11 Jun 1892, to the parents of Seth Evans DeVore and Rachael Emma Stanford.

He was married to Edith Naomi Chambliss on the 3rd Aug. 1914 from this union they had five son's Harold, Robert, Glenn, Paul and Seth. Four daughter's Geneva, Bessie, Essie and Clara.

William died 15 Sept. 1953.

William Lewis DeVore b. 11 Jun 1892, to the parents of Seth Evans DeVore and Rachael Emma Stanford. He was married to Edith Naomi Chambliss on the 3rd Aug. 1914 from this union they had five son's Harold, Robert, Glenn, Paul and Seth. Four daughter's Geneva, Bessie, Essie and Clara. William died 15 Sept. 1953.

Devore, William Lewis (I32529)

3137

Father: Anthony Wagner

Mother: Margaret Hasler

Brothers: Wm. Tell and Herman Wagner

Sister: Louise Von Almen
__________________________________________

Olney Nov. 3-

Alvin S. Wagner, 66, of Olney, died at 2:30 p.m. today in his home, just 4 1/2 hours after his brother, Bernard, 71, formerly of Olney, died in Indianapolis.

Alvin did not know of his brother's death.

He leaves his wife, Florence and a daughter, Miss Marjorie Wagner of Denver, Colorado.

Bernard Wagner leaves his wife, Josephine; sons, Lawrence, Wayne and Dewitt and a daughter, Mrs. Thelma McCloud, all of Indianapolis.

Both are survived by brothers Tell and Herman of Olney; sister, Mrs. Louise Von Almen of Olney.

Alvin will be buried in St.Joseph Cemetery.
Services and burial for Bernard Wagner will be Wednesday in Indianapolis.

Decatur Herald Nov. 4, 1957

Wagner, Alvin Sylvester (I57271)

3138

Fawn A. States, 88, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Friday March 14th, 2014 at Cisne.

She was born June 21st, 1925, in rural Kennes, Illinois, a daughter of Curtis and Nora (Vest) Mills. She married Charles F. States Feb. 10th, 1946 at Geff, Illinois and they resided in Wayne County.

She was a homemaker and had worked at the Garmet Factory in Fairfield; She was a member of the Cisne Christian Church and the Cisne American Legion.

Survivors include sons Bill (Lodema) States and Rick (Linda)States, and daughter in law Melinda States and six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Fawn was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Gary, siblings Kenneth, Kermit and Emmit Mills, Wanda Gaumer and Wilma Wilson.

A Celebration of her life was conducted at Hosselton Funeral Home in Cisne, IL, with burial at Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery.

Memorials to:North Wayne Ambulance Service, Church of Choice or Cisne Community Center

Mills, Fawn A. (I44689)

3139

Fay was a member of Olney Southern Baptist Church. She was a Past President of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Eastern Star. She loved flowers and birds.

Pottorff, Eunice Faye (I25130)

3140

Fay was the daughter of George and May B. (Price) Coquilette

Mrs. Fay L. Petty, 67, the wife of Rev. Bert Petty, passed away last Friday evening at Richland Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for several days.

For the past 40 years, she and Rev. Petty have served the Methodist Churches in several owns throughout Illinois. They lived in retirement in their home in the Amity community since June, 1955.

Besides her husband, she leaves three children: Lt. Col. Cecil E. Petty, USAF, now serving in Tokyo; Mrs. Ellen Hendrix of Morrisonville; and Mason Petty of Urbana. There are nine grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters and a brother; Mrs. Tressie Nitcholson of Olney; Mrs. Mary Horner of Clifton, CO and Zoy Coquilette of Glendale, CA.

Funeral services for Mrs. Petty were held Monday afternoon in the Amity Church with the Rev. Frank Treadway officiating. Interment was in the Amity cemetery.

Published in the Olney Advocate, Thursday, November 17, 1955.

Coquilette, Fay L (I28666)

3141

February 14. 1856 she married John McCawley. She is a daughter of R. B. and Elizabeth (Leech) Slocumb. The father was a native of South Carolina, and settled in Wayne County in an early day.

Slocumb, Mary F. (I48905)

3142

February 19, 1948
Olney Advocate, IL

Mrs. Josephine Luthe, the wife of Frederick O. Luthe, died Saturday at the family home in Olney.

Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Carl A. Sager of Olney, three brothers, Dick R. Harmon, Clint Harmon and Alfred Harmon, all of Olney, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Houser, Mrs. Fanny McCleave and Mrs. Lucille Bowling, all of Olney.

Funeral services were held Monday at Olney and burial was in Haven Hill cemetery.

Harmon, Josephine 'Josie' (I23328)

3143

February 23, 1939 Henderson Rule, 83, passed away Saturday night at his home in south Noble following a paralytic stroke.

Rule, Emery Henderson (I33701)

3144

Ferdinand J. Hatke, 69, retired farmer of Route 3, Effingham, died at 12:05 p.m., Sunday July 28, 1968 at St. Anthony memorial Hospital.

Hatke, Ferdinand Joseph (I34311)

3145

Fern Freda Byford, 88, of Olney, died at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 1997, at her residence.

Hayes, Fern Freda (I37744)

3146

File# 20483 Filed Aug 20, 1911

Source (S7691)

3147

Final rites for Wilson Flexter, 92, who died at Clay County Hospital were held at the chapel of Branson Funeral Home.

Mr. Flexter is survived by sons Ernest & Earl; daughters, Goldie Johnson, Sylvia Stanford, and Pearl Aishe; and a brother George Flexter.

Flexter, Wilson Cummins (I51978)

3148

FINAL RITES HELD FOR

JOE BUSHONG

Funeral services for Joe Bushong, 66, of Springerton, a former Fairfield man, were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nales Funeral Home in Fairfield.

Rev. Thomas Moore of Springerton officiated. Burial was in Veterans Cemetery in Fairfield. Military rites were conducted at the graveside.

In Poor Health. Mr. Bushong died at 2:35 p.m. Wednesday in Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He had been in very poor health and had been in and out of area hospitals. He suffered a stroke a few days before he died.

Mr. Bushong was born in Wayne County on Sept. 13, 1913, the son of James and Nellie (McDowell) Bushong. He was once married to Leona Madding, the marriage ended in divorce, no issue.

Was A Veteran. He worked in construction and was a used-car salesman. He was a veteran of World War II, and was a member of the American Legion.

His only survivor, Mrs. Ovella Cloninger, of Fairfield, died Thursday, the day after his death.

Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Clayton Bushong and a sister, Mrs. Mary Yohe.

Bushong, Joe Orbit (I55526)

3149

Find A Grave Memorial# 18315365

Amerman, Fred Aaron (I17217)

3150

Find A Grave Memorial# 19211433

Source (S6625)

Webmaster Message

I make every effort to document my research. If you have something you would like to add, please contact me

Why not register for an account and get increased access?

Notes

Quick Links

Contact Us

Webmaster Message