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8751	Roswell Goings was a 77-year-old, well-to-do farmer, heavy drinker and known wife beater who lived in Worth Township in Woodford County. Melissa Goings was his 70-year-old wife who alleged that Roswell attempted to strangle her in their home on April 14, 1857. She later acknowledged that she found it necessary to defend herself by striking Roswell with a piece of firewood, knocking him unconscious. Legend has it that Roswells friends were able to revive him that evening, and he supposedly said that Melissa attacked and struck him about the head several times, saying something about getting the house and farm. Unfortunately for Roswell, he lapsed back into unconsciousness and died four days later. A coroners inquest was held, and Sheriff Abiah Minor had no choice but to arrest Melissa when she was indicted for first-degree murder. She was allowed her freedom pending trial after bail was posted, and a trial date was set for October 10, 1857. When Lincoln entered the courtroom of the Woodford County Courthouse in Metamora, he supposedly indicated that he needed more time to prepare his case and get to know his client, but Judge James Harriott would only grant him a recess to prepare a first-degree murder defense. There are two versions of what happened next: 1) that Lincoln and Mrs. Goings walked outside, and 2) that they sat in a downstairs office to talk privately. Lincoln was in need of more information, but he also needed time to deal with the surprise revocation of Melissas bond, which may have alerted him to the judges possible predisposition to conduct the trial without much concern for the womans defense. In other words, she would be on trial before a possibly unsympathetic judge, and a conviction could result in her being hung. The town felt sorry for Melissa and didnt want to prosecute, let alone hang her, and Lincoln must have been aware of these sentiments. He may also have been of the opinion that the judge didnt much care about the towns sentiments, which may have encouraged Lincoln or others to seek justice for a victim who might pay with her life for having defended it from a brutal attacker. As her bond had been revoked, Melissa was technically the responsibility of the sheriff. At the end of the recess, the courtroom again began to fill up with officers of the court and the many spectators who enjoyed the entertainment that such a case providedparticularly one involving Lincoln, the skilled trial lawyer, and his well-known country wit. Everyone returned from the recesseveryone, that is, except Melissa Goings, who was nowhere to be found. One person allegedly saw a foot going through an open window, but no one else could or would provide any additional information. Again, there appear to be different versions of what happened next. One version has Lincoln being accused by a bailiff of running her off, as he was the last one seen with her. The more popular version has Lincoln responding to the judges demand that he approach the bench and explain any part he may have played in his clients disappearance. In the commotion of what must have been a confused courtroom, it is said that Lincoln told the judge, Your honor, I did not chase her off. She simply asked me where she could get a good drink of water, and I said…Tennessee has mighty fine drinkin water. Legend has it that this was received with uproarious laughter from a thoroughly entertained crowd.	Goings, Roswell (I30307)
8752	ROTC Instructor, University of Colorado, Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado ROTC Instructor, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin	Tucker, Charles William (I37553)
8753	ROUSH, GEORGE W PVT E 11 MO US INF FAIRVIEW Name:Geo. Washington Roush Birth Date:4 Jul 1838 Birth Place:Ohio Death Date:29 Jan 1925 Death Place:Pixley, Clay, Illinois Burial Date:4 Feb 1925 Burial Place:Ingraham Death Age:86 Occupation:Farmer Race:White Marital Status:W Gender:Male Residence:Ingraham Father Name:Henry Roush Father Birth Place:Pennsylvania Spouse Name:Eliza Roatcliff FHL Film Number:1487769	Roush, George Washington (I55722)
8754	Row #06 04	Barnett, Stephen (I52487)
8755	Row #09 11	Franks, Elizabeth A. 'Eliza' (I52484)
8756	Row 1,	McDowell, Clifford Andy (I65)
8757	Row 1,	McDowell, Cleona Mae (I117)
8758	Row 1, west of N-S drive	Goslee, Lettie F. (I1599)
8759	Row 10 grave15	McCracken, Ora (I30903)
8760	Row 11 site B	McDowell, Bernard E. (I55887)
8761	Row 12	Barnes, Beulah Mae (I45665)
8762	Row 12 ,grave 9	Perry, Zachary Taylor (I30892)
8763	row 12 grave 14	Garrison, Lucinda Isabelle 'Lou' (I30893)
8764	Row 13 site A	Varner, Hazel N. (I13626)
8765	Row 13-1/2	McDowell, Warren Edmond 'Ed' (I546)
8766	Row 14	Nugent, Isaac F. (I47758)
8767	Row 14	Collins, Justine (I33841)
8768	Row 15	Turner, Martha Ann (I38079)
8769	row 16 site G.	Mason, Mary B. (I37261)
8770	Row 2	Burgener, David 'Dave' Sr. (I12705)
8771	Row 2	Seiler, Susan (I12704)
8772	Row 2	Allen, Jeremiah S. Tanner (I54348)
8773	Row 20	Hills, Golda (I752)
8774	Row 22	Gowin, Harry Dale (I51777)
8775	Row 26	McDowell, Darrell Eugene (I351)
8776	Row 26	McDowell, Delbert (I75)
8777	Row 33	Strange, Bessie Agnes (I22558)
8778	Row 33	Vail, Wiley Carroll Jr. (I28268)
8779	Row 4	Goslee, Frank I. (I50037)
8780	Row 4	Marshall, Flossie Amanda (I36292)
8781	Row 5,	McDowell, Merle Lloyd (I1007)
8782	Row 5,	McDowell, Jo Ann (I54)
8783	Row 9	Urfer, Magdaline 'Mattie' (I12708)
8784	Row 9	Reid, Roscoe (I35510)
8785	Roy A Bolen, 84, died at Richland Memorial Hospital.	Bolen, Roy A. (I24927)
8786	Roy Allen Blackford, age 89 of Olney, passed away surrounded by his family, at 11:10 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Burial will be at Crest Haven Memorial Park in Claremont. Pastor Todd Bettis will be officiating. Roy was born on November 21, 1928, in Richland County, the son of Clyde and Ruth (Monts) Blackford. He later married Glenora Holmes on September 18, 1975 in Olney. She survives. He worked as a pipe fitter for many years and was a member of the Local #157. He was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Olney. He enjoyed woodworking and going camping. He and his wife, Glenora, also enjoyed taking their handmade woodcrafts to craft shows around the area. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. Roy is survived by his wife, Glenora Blackford, of Olney; 5 sons, Terry Blackford (Linda) of Sapulpa, OK, Ben Blackford (Terrie) of Newburgh, IN, Randy Blackford (Ann) of Olney, Dave Blackford (Darla) of Greenville, IL, Scott Blackford (Sue) of Monroe, LA; daughter, Sherry Snyder (Richard) of Calhoun; 3 brothers, Wayne Blackford (Deloris) of Olney, Don Blackford (Jean) of Olney and Larry Blackford (Pat) of Olney; sister-in-law Betty Blackford of Olney; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Ruth Blackford; 2 sisters, Alberta Mowrer and Mary Wells; brother, Jim Blackford; 2 grandchildren, Alina and Kyle Blackford. Memorials can be sent to the American Heart Association in memory of Roy Allen Blackford. Thrasher Family Funeral Home Olney, IL May 18, 2018	Blackford, Roy Allen (I57029)
8787	Roy C.Franklin, 73, of Clay City, died Jan. 18, 1991 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. He was born Aug. 17, 1917 in Clay City, IL the son of Baldy and Josephine Noll Franklin. He married Doris Hunley on Jan. 28, 1939 in Henderson, KY and she survives. Mr. Franklin was an independent oil producer. He was a member of the Baptist Church and the Flora Elks Club. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Floyd, Gary, R. C., and Mark; two daughters, Dallas Hemphill and Barbara Cunningham; four brothers, Willie, Malbert, Oris, and Nolan Franklin; two sisters, Hazel Smith and Norma Abbott; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Funeral services were held at Hosselton Bookhout and Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City. Burial was in the Clay City Cemetery.	Franklin, Roy C. (I19904)
8788	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.	Bricker, Roy David (I4581)
8789	Roy Densmore, formerly of Parkersburg, died in Janesville, WI, Tuesday morning.	Densmore, Roy (I27053)
8790	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.	Bricker, Roy Edward (I822)
8791	Roy Edward Crosby. 704 West Butler, Olney, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, October 13, 1990 at Deewood Nursing Home, Sumner.	Crosby, Roy Edward (I25315)
8792	Roy Eugene Stanford, age 85, of Flora, Illinois passed away Monday, October 31st 2016, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Flora Roy was born February 2, 1931 in Flora, the son of George Stanford and Sylvia (Flexter) Stanford. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Iris (Dulaney) Stanford, to whom he was united in marriage on January 25th 1952, in Flora, and together they shared 64 years of marriage. To this marriage was born two children who survive: Roy Stanford Jr. and Renee Stanford Jones; and three grandchildren: Erin Elizabeth Stanford, Alex Richard Jones (Julie Kneip), and Max Stanford Jones. He is also survived by two sisters: Ruby Lindsey and Betty Huey (Paul); along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Wilson, Harry and Earl; and three sisters: Bertha Gill, Gladys Ferguson, and Goldie Goff. Roy graduated from Flora High School and during that time worked on the first two Buildings Trades houses. He then worked briefly for Sam Bryden Construction before serving 2 years in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict, spending one year in Korea. After his discharge, Roy worked 30 years for Dowell, a Division of Dow Chemical. Following his retirement from Dowell, he was a part time courier for Clay County Hospital and Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon. Roy was a member of the First Church of God in Flora for 65 years and loved serving as Sunday School teacher and Trustee. He also served as a volunteer with the Clay County Hospital Auxiliary. His hobbies included camping, boating, and fishing with his family. A funeral service for Roy Stanford will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 9 until 11 a.m. Wednesday morning at the funeral home. Pastor Michael LeMay will officiate. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery with military honors. Memorial donations in Roys memory may be given to First Church of God.	Stanford, Roy Eugene (I50679)
8793	Roy H. Hasler, 88, Route 1, Claremont, died at 4 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 1987 (today), in Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the Sivert-Macey Funeral Home in Sumner with Rev. Kenneth Provines presiding. Visitation will be from 9 am. to the time of service. Burial will be in Crest Haven Cemetery. Mr. Hasler was born July 30, 1899, in Richland County, the son of Henry and Frances (Brian) Hasler. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Centenary Church in Sumner. Survivors include two sisters, Lulubell Hasler, Claremont, and Lilybell Provines, Sumner. He was preceded in death by five brothers, three sisters and his parents. Published in Olney Daily Mail	Hasler, Roy Henry (I300)
8794	Roy Harold DODSON was born 24 Feb 1919 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, USA. He was the son of Luther Melton Dodson and his wife, Versa Elizabeth Nelson. Roy was Luther and Versie's second child; however, their firstborn daughter, Alberta May, had died as a 3-month-old infant nearly a year before Roy was born. Roy appeared on the 1920 census in Clay City with his parents on the 13th of January. It was just the three of them living in their rented home; younger sister Dorothy would not be born till later that year. A younger brother was born in 1922, but Roy may never have gotten to meet him since he died himself in 1922. Roy was just 3 years, 2 months, and 6 days old when he died in Hoosier Township, Clay County, Illinois on 30 April 1922. He was buried in Clay City Cemetery on the first of May, 1922.	Dodson, Roy Harold (I26644)
8795	Roy L. Pemberton, 90, of Flora, died July 2, 2005, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham. He was born April 9, 1915, in Casey, Iowa, the son of Thomas Howard and Mamie Fugate Pemberton. He married Betty Porter August 10, 1940. He was retired from Meadow Gold Milk as a delivery man, was a World War II Navy veteran, and a member of First christian church of Flora and Flora Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Lowell and Earl Pemberton; a daughter, Diana Pemberton; two brothers Elmo and Harold Pemberton; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers, Dean and LaVern Pemberton. Funeral services were held at Neal Funeral Home with burial in Red Brush Cemetery, Louisville.	Pemberton, Roy Leo (I13133)
8796	ROY L. RODGERS, 73 of Fairfield, IL formerly of Cisne, IL passed away at 7:30 AM; Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the Deaconess Hospital; Evansville, IN. He was born on May 28, 1935 at Geff, IL to Archie & Iva L. (Richards) Rodgers. He married Reba Conard August 22, 1959 at Mt. Vernon, IL. He retired in May, 1997 as a truck driver for Champion Laboratories at Albion, IL. He was a veteran and a member of the Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church at Cisne, IL Surviving Roy are his wife-Reba; his daughter- Jodi Peach; and one grandson Tyler Peach. Also two sisters Mildred Willison & Patsy Davis; five brothers Robert, Russel, Gene, Carrol, and Delbert Rodgers. Preceding him in death were his parents. Funeral Services were held at the Hosselton Funeral Home with burial following in the Cisne Cemetery. Bro. Ernie Lewis & Bro. David Shore officiated. Hossetlon Funeral Home at Cisne, IL was in charge. Memorials to the Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.	Rodgers, Roy Leon (I49119)
8797	Roy Lane, 67, a retired Pure Oil Company employee, died at his home northwest of Geff, from cancer.	Lane, Roy (I19399)
8798	Roy Lee Eubanks, 70, of Xenia, IL died at the Clay County Hospital February 19, 2000. He was born January 9, 1930, in Maywood, IL, the son of Everett and Blanche Thompson Eubanks. He married Margaret Ann Dow August 14, 1973, in Bourbonnais. He was a retired carpenter, as well as a member of the New Liberty Church, Iuka, and the Carpenter's Local #634, of Salem. Survivors are his wife; two sons, Michael and Ritchie Eubanks; a brother, Everett Eubanks; two step-daughters; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in the Powers Cemetery, Xenia. Memorials to donor's choice. (Published Clay County Advocate-Press)	Eubanks, Roy Lee (I60571)
8799	Roy N. Cross, 89, of Flora died 6:20 p.m. Monday (Nov. 17, 1980) in Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in John T. Frank Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery. Mr. Cross was born in Vincennes, Ind., son of Christian and Mary Cross. He was a crane operator. Surviving are sons, Virgil and Jack, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; John of Buffalo, N.Y.; daughters, Ethel Thomas of Flora; Wanda Peterson of South Dartmouth, Mass.; Bernice Egan of Birmingham, Ala.; stepsons, Clifford Fulk of Olney; Herman Fulk of Lockport; Harold Gilson of Whiteland, Ind.; step-daughter, Goldie Lenear of Olney; sister, Laura Schmidt of Indianapolis, Ind.; 11 grand-children; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several step-grandchildren. Olney Daily Mail (IL)	Cross, Roy N. (I26504)
8800	Roy Pottorff, 91, Passport, died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday in Richland Memorial Hospital.	Pottorff, Roy (I45513)

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8751

Roswell Goings was a 77-year-old, well-to-do farmer, heavy drinker and known wife beater who lived in Worth Township in Woodford County. Melissa Goings was his 70-year-old wife who alleged that Roswell attempted to strangle her in their home on April 14, 1857. She later acknowledged that she found it necessary to defend herself by striking Roswell with a piece of firewood, knocking him unconscious.

Legend has it that Roswells friends were able to revive him that evening, and he supposedly said that Melissa attacked and struck him about the head several times, saying something about getting the house and farm. Unfortunately for Roswell, he lapsed back into unconsciousness and died four days later. A coroners inquest was held, and Sheriff Abiah Minor had no choice but to arrest Melissa when she was indicted for first-degree murder. She was allowed her freedom pending trial after bail was posted, and a trial date was set for October 10, 1857.
When Lincoln entered the courtroom of the Woodford County Courthouse in Metamora, he supposedly indicated that he needed more time to prepare his case and get to know his client, but Judge James Harriott would only grant him a recess to prepare a first-degree murder defense. There are two versions of what happened next: 1) that Lincoln and Mrs. Goings walked outside, and 2) that they sat in a downstairs office to talk privately.

Lincoln was in need of more information, but he also needed time to deal with the surprise revocation of Melissas bond, which may have alerted him to the judges possible predisposition to conduct the trial without much concern for the womans defense. In other words, she would be on trial before a possibly unsympathetic judge, and a conviction could result in her being hung. The town felt sorry for Melissa and didnt want to prosecute, let alone hang her, and Lincoln must have been aware of these sentiments. He may also have been of the opinion that the judge didnt much care about the towns sentiments, which may have encouraged Lincoln or others to seek justice for a victim who might pay with her life for having defended it from a brutal attacker.

As her bond had been revoked, Melissa was technically the responsibility of the sheriff. At the end of the recess, the courtroom again began to fill up with officers of the court and the many spectators who enjoyed the entertainment that such a case providedparticularly one involving Lincoln, the skilled trial lawyer, and his well-known country wit.

Everyone returned from the recesseveryone, that is, except Melissa Goings, who was nowhere to be found. One person allegedly saw a foot going through an open window, but no one else could or would provide any additional information. Again, there appear to be different versions of what happened next. One version has Lincoln being accused by a bailiff of running her off, as he was the last one seen with her. The more popular version has Lincoln responding to the judges demand that he approach the bench and explain any part he may have played in his clients disappearance. In the commotion of what must have been a confused courtroom, it is said that Lincoln told the judge, Your honor, I did not chase her off. She simply asked me where she could get a good drink of water, and I said…Tennessee has mighty fine drinkin water. Legend has it that this was received with uproarious laughter from a thoroughly entertained crowd.

Goings, Roswell (I30307)

8752

ROTC Instructor, University of Colorado, Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
ROTC Instructor, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Tucker, Charles William (I37553)

8753

ROUSH, GEORGE W PVT E 11 MO US INF FAIRVIEW

Name:Geo. Washington Roush
Birth Date:4 Jul 1838
Birth Place:Ohio
Death Date:29 Jan 1925
Death Place:Pixley, Clay, Illinois
Burial Date:4 Feb 1925
Burial Place:Ingraham
Death Age:86
Occupation:Farmer
Race:White
Marital Status:W
Gender:Male
Residence:Ingraham
Father Name:Henry Roush
Father Birth Place:Pennsylvania
Spouse Name:Eliza Roatcliff
FHL Film Number:1487769

Roush, George Washington (I55722)

8754

Row #06 04

Barnett, Stephen (I52487)

8755

Row #09 11

Franks, Elizabeth A. 'Eliza' (I52484)

8756

Row 1,

McDowell, Clifford Andy (I65)

8757

Row 1,

McDowell, Cleona Mae (I117)

8758

Row 1, west of N-S drive

Goslee, Lettie F. (I1599)

8759

Row 10 grave15

McCracken, Ora (I30903)

8760

Row 11 site B

McDowell, Bernard E. (I55887)

8761

Row 12

Barnes, Beulah Mae (I45665)

8762

Row 12 ,grave 9

Perry, Zachary Taylor (I30892)

8763

row 12 grave 14

Garrison, Lucinda Isabelle 'Lou' (I30893)

8764

Row 13 site A

Varner, Hazel N. (I13626)

8765

Row 13-1/2

McDowell, Warren Edmond 'Ed' (I546)

8766

Row 14

Nugent, Isaac F. (I47758)

8767

Row 14

Collins, Justine (I33841)

8768

Row 15

Turner, Martha Ann (I38079)

8769

row 16 site G.

Mason, Mary B. (I37261)

8770

Row 2

Burgener, David 'Dave' Sr. (I12705)

8771

Row 2

Seiler, Susan (I12704)

8772

Row 2

Allen, Jeremiah S. Tanner (I54348)

8773

Row 20

Hills, Golda (I752)

8774

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Gowin, Harry Dale (I51777)

8775

Row 26

McDowell, Darrell Eugene (I351)

8776

Row 26

McDowell, Delbert (I75)

8777

Row 33

Strange, Bessie Agnes (I22558)

8778

Row 33

Vail, Wiley Carroll Jr. (I28268)

8779

Row 4

Goslee, Frank I. (I50037)

8780

Row 4

Marshall, Flossie Amanda (I36292)

8781

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McDowell, Merle Lloyd (I1007)

8782

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McDowell, Jo Ann (I54)

8783

Row 9

Urfer, Magdaline 'Mattie' (I12708)

8784

Row 9

Reid, Roscoe (I35510)

8785

Roy A Bolen, 84, died at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Bolen, Roy A. (I24927)

8786

Roy Allen Blackford, age 89 of Olney, passed away surrounded by his family, at 11:10 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Burial will be at Crest Haven Memorial Park in Claremont. Pastor Todd Bettis will be officiating.

Roy was born on November 21, 1928, in Richland County, the son of Clyde and Ruth (Monts) Blackford. He later married Glenora Holmes on September 18, 1975 in Olney. She survives.

He worked as a pipe fitter for many years and was a member of the Local #157. He was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Olney. He enjoyed woodworking and going camping. He and his wife, Glenora, also enjoyed taking their handmade woodcrafts to craft shows around the area. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

Roy is survived by his wife, Glenora Blackford, of Olney; 5 sons, Terry Blackford (Linda) of Sapulpa, OK, Ben Blackford (Terrie) of Newburgh, IN, Randy Blackford (Ann) of Olney, Dave Blackford (Darla) of Greenville, IL, Scott Blackford (Sue) of Monroe, LA; daughter, Sherry Snyder (Richard) of Calhoun; 3 brothers, Wayne Blackford (Deloris) of Olney, Don Blackford (Jean) of Olney and Larry Blackford (Pat) of Olney; sister-in-law Betty Blackford of Olney; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Ruth Blackford; 2 sisters, Alberta Mowrer and Mary Wells; brother, Jim Blackford; 2 grandchildren, Alina and Kyle Blackford.

Memorials can be sent to the American Heart Association in memory of Roy Allen Blackford.

Thrasher Family Funeral Home
Olney, IL
May 18, 2018

Blackford, Roy Allen (I57029)

8787

Roy C.Franklin, 73, of Clay City, died Jan. 18, 1991 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL.

He was born Aug. 17, 1917 in Clay City, IL the son of Baldy and Josephine Noll Franklin. He married Doris Hunley on Jan. 28, 1939 in Henderson, KY and she survives.

Mr. Franklin was an independent oil producer. He was a member of the Baptist Church and the Flora Elks Club.

Survivors include his wife; four sons, Floyd, Gary, R. C., and Mark; two daughters, Dallas Hemphill and Barbara Cunningham; four brothers, Willie, Malbert, Oris, and Nolan Franklin; two sisters, Hazel Smith and Norma Abbott; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

Funeral services were held at Hosselton Bookhout and Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City.

Burial was in the Clay City Cemetery.

Franklin, Roy C. (I19904)

8788

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.

Bricker, Roy David (I4581)

8789

Roy Densmore, formerly of Parkersburg, died in Janesville, WI, Tuesday morning.

Densmore, Roy (I27053)

8790

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.

Bricker, Roy Edward (I822)

8791

Roy Edward Crosby. 704 West Butler, Olney, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, October 13, 1990 at Deewood Nursing Home, Sumner.

Crosby, Roy Edward (I25315)

8792

Roy Eugene Stanford, age 85, of Flora, Illinois passed away Monday, October 31st 2016, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Flora

Roy was born February 2, 1931 in Flora, the son of George Stanford and Sylvia (Flexter) Stanford.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Iris (Dulaney) Stanford, to whom he was united in marriage on January 25th 1952, in Flora, and together they shared 64 years of marriage. To this marriage was born two children who survive: Roy Stanford Jr. and Renee Stanford Jones; and three grandchildren: Erin Elizabeth Stanford, Alex Richard Jones (Julie Kneip), and Max Stanford Jones. He is also survived by two sisters: Ruby Lindsey and Betty Huey (Paul); along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Wilson, Harry and Earl; and three sisters: Bertha Gill, Gladys Ferguson, and Goldie Goff.

Roy graduated from Flora High School and during that time worked on the first two Buildings Trades houses. He then worked briefly for Sam Bryden Construction before serving 2 years in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict, spending one year in Korea. After his discharge, Roy worked 30 years for Dowell, a Division of Dow Chemical.

Following his retirement from Dowell, he was a part time courier for Clay County Hospital and Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon. Roy was a member of the First Church of God in Flora for 65 years and loved serving as Sunday School teacher and Trustee. He also served as a volunteer with the Clay County Hospital Auxiliary. His hobbies included camping, boating, and fishing with his family.

A funeral service for Roy Stanford will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 9 until 11 a.m. Wednesday morning at the funeral home. Pastor Michael LeMay will officiate.

Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery with military honors.

Memorial donations in Roys memory may be given to First Church of God.

Stanford, Roy Eugene (I50679)

8793

Roy H. Hasler, 88, Route 1, Claremont, died at 4 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 1987 (today), in Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the Sivert-Macey Funeral Home in Sumner with Rev. Kenneth Provines presiding. Visitation will be from 9 am. to the time of service. Burial will be in Crest Haven Cemetery.

Mr. Hasler was born July 30, 1899, in Richland County, the son of Henry and Frances (Brian) Hasler.

He was a retired farmer and a member of the Centenary Church in Sumner.

Survivors include two sisters, Lulubell Hasler, Claremont, and Lilybell Provines, Sumner.

He was preceded in death by five brothers, three sisters and his parents.

Published in Olney Daily Mail

Hasler, Roy Henry (I300)

8794

Roy Harold DODSON was born 24 Feb 1919 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, USA. He was the son of Luther Melton Dodson and his wife, Versa Elizabeth Nelson. Roy was Luther and Versie's second child; however, their firstborn daughter, Alberta May, had died as a 3-month-old infant nearly a year before Roy was born.

Roy appeared on the 1920 census in Clay City with his parents on the 13th of January. It was just the three of them living in their rented home; younger sister Dorothy would not be born till later that year. A younger brother was born in 1922, but Roy may never have gotten to meet him since he died himself in 1922. Roy was just 3 years, 2 months, and 6 days old when he died in Hoosier Township, Clay County, Illinois on 30 April 1922. He was buried in Clay City Cemetery on the first of May, 1922.

Dodson, Roy Harold (I26644)

8795

Roy L. Pemberton, 90, of Flora, died July 2, 2005, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

He was born April 9, 1915, in Casey, Iowa, the son of Thomas Howard and Mamie Fugate Pemberton. He married Betty Porter August 10, 1940.

He was retired from Meadow Gold Milk as a delivery man, was a World War II Navy veteran, and a member of First christian church of Flora and Flora Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Lowell and Earl Pemberton; a daughter, Diana Pemberton; two brothers Elmo and Harold Pemberton; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers, Dean and LaVern Pemberton.

Funeral services were held at Neal Funeral Home with burial in Red Brush Cemetery, Louisville.

Pemberton, Roy Leo (I13133)

8796

ROY L. RODGERS, 73 of Fairfield, IL formerly of Cisne, IL passed away at 7:30 AM; Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the Deaconess Hospital; Evansville, IN.

He was born on May 28, 1935 at Geff, IL to Archie & Iva L. (Richards) Rodgers. He married Reba Conard August 22, 1959 at Mt. Vernon, IL.

He retired in May, 1997 as a truck driver for Champion Laboratories at Albion, IL. He was a veteran and a member of the Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church at Cisne, IL

Surviving Roy are his wife-Reba; his daughter- Jodi Peach; and one grandson Tyler Peach. Also two sisters Mildred Willison & Patsy Davis; five brothers Robert, Russel, Gene, Carrol, and Delbert Rodgers.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

Funeral Services were held at the Hosselton Funeral Home with burial following in the Cisne Cemetery. Bro. Ernie Lewis & Bro. David Shore officiated.

Hossetlon Funeral Home at Cisne, IL was in charge.

Memorials to the Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Rodgers, Roy Leon (I49119)

8797

Roy Lane, 67, a retired Pure Oil Company employee, died at his home northwest of Geff, from cancer.

Lane, Roy (I19399)

8798

Roy Lee Eubanks, 70, of Xenia, IL died at the Clay County Hospital February 19, 2000.

He was born January 9, 1930, in Maywood, IL, the son of Everett and Blanche Thompson Eubanks. He married Margaret Ann Dow August 14, 1973, in Bourbonnais.

He was a retired carpenter, as well as a member of the New Liberty Church, Iuka, and the Carpenter's Local #634, of Salem.

Survivors are his wife; two sons, Michael and Ritchie Eubanks; a brother, Everett Eubanks; two step-daughters; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters.

Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in the Powers Cemetery, Xenia. Memorials to donor's choice.

(Published Clay County Advocate-Press)

Eubanks, Roy Lee (I60571)

8799

Roy N. Cross, 89, of Flora died 6:20 p.m. Monday (Nov. 17, 1980) in Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in John T. Frank Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery.

Mr. Cross was born in Vincennes, Ind., son of Christian and Mary Cross.

He was a crane operator.

Surviving are sons, Virgil and Jack, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; John of Buffalo, N.Y.; daughters, Ethel Thomas of Flora; Wanda Peterson of South Dartmouth, Mass.; Bernice Egan of Birmingham, Ala.; stepsons, Clifford Fulk of Olney; Herman Fulk of Lockport; Harold Gilson of Whiteland, Ind.; step-daughter, Goldie Lenear of Olney; sister, Laura Schmidt of Indianapolis, Ind.; 11 grand-children; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several step-grandchildren.

Olney Daily Mail (IL)

Cross, Roy N. (I26504)

8800

Roy Pottorff, 91, Passport, died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday in Richland Memorial Hospital.

Pottorff, Roy (I45513)

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