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901	Betty June Payne Henderson, 88, passed away peacefully at 8:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, in her home with her loving family at her side. Born June 24, 1925, in Clay City, Ill., she was the daughter of Benjamin Harrison Payne and Mary Etta Provance Payne. On Dec. 24, 1948, at the Fifth Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Ill., she married the love of her life, Floyd E. Henderson. He preceded her in death in August of 2005. This year on Christmas Eve the couple will celebrate their "special" 65th wedding anniversary in heaven "together again". Betty's family includes Vickie ; Cynthia ; Judith ; Pamela ; Lory ; Lisa ; and Linda ; grandchildren:and great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, Ben and Mary Payne; siblings: Warren Payne, Stella Winkler, Mary Cox and Mayme Payne; husband, Floyd; daughter, Cynthia Lynn Henderson; great-granddaughter, Ella Morgan; and son-in-law, William "Bill" Matlack. Betty graduated from Clay City High School. With her dear sister, Stella, Betty moved to the Springfield area in 1943 and joined the Army Cadet Nursing Corps. She attended Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1946. That year the nursing "Class of '46" moved into the newly renovated facility in its current location. Betty loved her nursing career at Memorial working from 1946 until 1964. From 1964 until her return to Memorial in 1979 Betty held the position of Director of Nursing at several area nursing homes. In 1979 Betty returned to Memorial working in the Department of Psychiatry until her retirement in 1990. She was a member of Woodside Methodist Church and held memberships in the American Business Women's Association and the Disabled American Veterans. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling the country with Floyd in their RV, visiting family from the Carolinas to Arizona and all points between, family gatherings at their cottage on Lake Petersburg and playing (aka cheating) at Rummikub or Scrabble with her grandchildren. Betty was passionate about nursing and giving of herself to others. She influenced her daughters, Lory and Lisa, nieces, Connie and Cheryl (Wink), granddaughter, Jamie, and many others to choose nursing as a profession. Betty was a role model and mentor to generations of nurses. Betty opened her heart and even her home to shelter many over the years. Her legacy was finding good in all people. Camp Butler National Cemetery. .Published in The State Journal-Register on Nov. 18, 2013	Payne, Betty June (I570)
902	Betty L. (Jones) Hasler, 81, of Bloomfield passed away Saturday June 22, 2013. Betty was born on August 4, 1931 the daughter of Charles and Carrie (Jackson) Jones. Betty was retired from the Greene County Ambulance Service as the first Bookkeeper, and she was a member of the Bloomfield Eastern Star. Surviving relatives include her son Michael L. (Rita) Hasler of Bloomfield, three grandchildren Courtney Hasler, Travis Hasler and Jordan Hasler all of Bloomfield, two great grandchildren, Michael Hasler II and Dylan Byers both of Bloomfield and one sister Sarah Woods of Greenwood. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Lee M. Hasler on July 20, 1996, two brothers, two sisters and her parents. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. on Tuesday and 10 A.M. Wednesday until the hour of service at Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday at jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Rev. Arlen Pope officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Chapel Cemetery. The family wishes any donations be made to the Alzheimers Association, envelops will be available at the funeral home.	Jones, Bettie Lou (I19065)
903	Betty L. Hulva, 85, of East Peoria, Ill., passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at UnityPoint Health Proctor. She was born on May 9, 1937, in Mt. Pulaski, Ill., to Glenn and Helen (Hardin) Gill. She married Ronald Hulva in Atlanta, Ill., on July 4, 1953. He survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Kim (James) Reynolds of Tremont, Ill. and Kamie (Gary) Ellis of Bloomington, Ill.; one daughter-in-law, Annette Hulva. She was preceded in death by two sons, Ronald Hulva, Jr. and Randal Hulva. Betty worked as a sales associate at Witzig's in Morton and also was a Mary Kay consultant. She was a woman of many talents, including cooking, art, flower gardening and floral arranging. Burial will be at Roberts Cemetery in Morton.	Gill, Betty Lou (I61218)
904	Betty L. Wilke also appears on this tombstone. Following his death Betty remarried, Gene Wattles. They are both buried at St. Stephens Cemetery, Flora, IL.	Wilke, Raymond J. (I27636)
905	Betty Ledeker White, 80, of Olney, died at 9:15 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2007, at her residence. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at First Church of Olney. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at the church with Pastor Dale Akers officiating. Mrs. White was born September 15, 1926, in Kaw City, Okla., the daughter of Herman and Viola (Shick) Ledeker. She married Roy Bernard White on September 4, 1948. He preceded her in death on October 17, 1979. She was a teacher at Olney Central College and a member of First Church of Olney, Clio Club and Eagles. Mrs. White is survived by her son, Steve White and his wife, Peggy Jo Meyers, of Olney; son, Leslee P. White and his wife, Lu Ann, of Springfield; daughter, Lou Ann Kapper and her husband, Richard, of Gainesville, Fla.; son, Jody White and his wife, Arlene, of Louisville, Ky.; son, Marty White, of Olney; and her brother Lewis Eugene Ledeker of Billings, Montana; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers and one sister. Memorials may be made to First Church of Olney.	Ledeker, Betty (I29108)
906	Betty M. Garrison, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday afternoon, November 3, 2016, at Clay County Hospital in Flora. Betty was born April 27, 1929, in Flora, the daughter of John and Bertha (Leining) Lagle. She married Gilbert Gib Cecil Brown on August 2, 1947 in Morganfield, KY. He preceded her in death on May 23, 1968. She later married Robert R. Garrison on February 25, 1979 in Flora. He preceded her in death on July 9, 2003. Betty loved the Lord and as a member of the First Christian Church in Flora and the Beau Knot Sunday School Class of the church, she would always be there to assist or offer to help when workers were needed. She worked for years at Sparton Manufacturing and was a past Flora Rotary Club member. Betty warmly welcomed friends, enjoyed traveling and being with them, and was proud of her past Elderwalk participation. She was a caring mother and grandmother. Betty is survived by three sons: Herb Brown (wife Sue) of Xenia, Jerry Brown of Flora, and Bruce Brown (wife Barbara) of Flora; two grandchildren: Britt Brown (wife Suzanne) and Lisa Brown; three great-grandchildren; and a special friend who was like a son: Tony Rice (wife Kathy). She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; three brothers: Bill, Dean, and George; and a sister: Mary Ellen. A funeral service for Betty Garrison will be 2 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations in Bettys memory may be given to CCMA Food Pantry or the Gary Bright Memorial Fund.	Lagle, Betty M. (I49904)
907	Betty M. McCommons, 79, of Ft. Wayne, IN formerly of Flora, IL died at 3:30 AM on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at New Haven Care & Rehab in New Haven, IN. She was born February 12, 1930 in Parkersburg, IL to Albert F. & Bertha (Geade) Schuler. She married G. Dale "Mac" McCommons in Flora and he preceded her in death on July 17, 1998. Betty was a seamstress and worked at Flora International Shoe, Bennett Clothing Manufacturing, and was co-owner of New Haven Antique Mall for 3 years. She is survived by her children: Judy Gahan & husband John of Ft. Wayne, IN, Bea McDaniel & husband Jerry of Leo, IN, Phil McCommons of Ft. Wayne, IN, Sheila Kincaid & husband Dale of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, and Tom McCommons of Irving, TX; 1 sister: Bernelle Jennings of Ashkum, IL; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 3 sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Friday, February 12, 2010 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Canada officiating. Burial will be in Kneff Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Thursday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to that of the donor's choice.	Schuler, Betty M. (I54535)
908	Betty M. Thomas, 76, of Flora, IL died at 1:30 PM Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at Flora Healthcare Center in Flora. She was born November 29, 1930 in Clay City, IL to Kenney Okley & Myrtle (Tetrick) Thomas. She was retired from Spartan Manufacture and also had worked previously at G.C. Murphy's in Flora. Betty was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She is survived by 4 brothers: Tommie (Maxine) Thomas of Flora, Jimmie (Della) Thomas of Clay City, Ellery (Marie) Thomas of Ingraham, Sherman (Patty) Thomas of Clay City; sister: Alice (Larry) Childers of Flora; step-brother: Wesley Hickenbottom of Claremont; step-sisters: Halene Boudreau of Olney and Joyce Powell of Clay City; best friend: Marilyn Bullard. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers (Clifford & Johnnie), 1 sister (Genelle Henderson), 1 step-sister (Lela Michels). Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Friday, March 9, 2007 at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora. There is no visitation. Frank & Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Flora First United Methodist Church and may be received at the funeral home	Thomas, Betty M. (I11365)
909	Betty Marie Lemons, 65, of Clay City, died of complications from lung cancer at 12:35 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2007, at her residence with her family. Mrs. Lemons was born June 3, 1942, in Noble, the daughter of Clayson A. and Nella Grace McDowell. She married Galen Sons in 1959 and had two children. She married Charles Lemons on November 25, 1977. She spent several years working at Spartan's and The Three Sisters before retiring in 1984 due to a massive heart attack. She was a member of Rebekah's Lodge in Clay City. She enjoyed playing cards, sewing, knitting, crocheting and various other crafts. She also enjoyed sharing her skills, knowledge and love with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lemons is survived by her husband, Charlie Lemons; children, Gayla (Sons) Tanner and her husband, Charles, and Douglas Sons and his wife, Brandee, of Idar Oberstien; stepchildren, Peggy (Lemons) Watters and her husband, Gene, Charles (Leon) Lemons and his wife, Janie, and Alan Lemons; grandchildren, Jeremy, Amy, Jamie, Ashley, Sheena, Constance, Amanda, Christina, Jennifer, Christopher, Natasha, Brendan, Fiona, Damien and Alyssa; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Housey, Nella Dilley and her husband, Woodrow, Leona Mae DiSandro, and Kay Lomas; and brothers, Glen McDowell and Ronald McDowell and his wife, Wanda. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Adrian McDowell; and sisters, JoAnn McDowell, Hazel Clark and Dorothy Bricker. Graveside services were held at Hannah Cemetery with Pastor Michael Dodge officiating. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of arrangements. Donations in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated.	McDowell, Betty Marie (I59)
910	Betty Pontious Turner Combs was born to Neda and Elvin Pontious in Logotee, Illinois on July 29, 1926. She graduated from Brownstown High School and married Max Turner on June 13, 1945. They had two children, Steven Max and Brenda Sue. Betty and Max were divorced in 1963. She married Sgt. Charles D. Combs on August 10, 1965. Charles left for Vietnam shortly after they married and on his return to the states lived in San Francisco and later transferred to Heidelberg, Germany where they spent many happy years exploring Europe. They returned to the states and settled in Massachusetts. Charles retired from the Army as a MSG and they retired to Arizona in 1979. Betty worked for the Federal government for over 30 years and retired in 1998. Betty has 2 surviving sisters, Doris Parker and Jane Miller and two surviving brothers Bud Pontious and Ronnie Pontious. She has two surviving children Brenda Hensley and Steven Turner and Charles had 3 children, Kathy, Terry and Gene. Betty and Charles had 5 grandchildren: Marty, Jesse and Brandon Turner, Jason Hensley and Jaime Sheeks and 4 great grandchildren: Noah and Luke Hensley, Kane and Cami Sheeks. Charles preceded her in death on June 8, 2010. They are missed. ~ Betty A. (Pontious) Combs of Surprise, Ariz., and formerly of Fayette County, died on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, in her home. A private family burial will be at a later date. Mrs. Combs was retired from the government as a secretary. She is survived by children, Steve Turner of Gilberts, and Brenda Hensley of Surprise, Ariz.; five grandchildren, all of Surprise, Ariz.; four great-great-grandchildren, all of Surprise, Ariz.; siblings, Bud Pontious of Vandalia, Jane Miller of Vandalia, Ronnie Pontious of Gilberts and Doris Parker of Fairfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Master Sgt. C.D. Combs; and parents.	Pontious, Betty Arlene (I50311)
911	Betty R. Smith, 89, of Flora, Illinois, died at 12:15 PM, Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Flora Healthcare Center in Flora, Illinois.	Uebinger, Elizabeth R. 'Betty' (I48467)
912	Betty Rae Dewhirst Russell AGE: 94 Newark Betty Rae Dewhirst Russell peacefully passed away at her home Wednesday September 28, 2016. She was born in 1921 in Olney, Illinois to Willard R. and Pearl Dillman Dewhirst. She was educated in California and Illinois schools and graduated from the DePaul Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri in 1942. In April 1943, Betty reported for active duty in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and reported to the 70th General Hospital stationed in Longview, Texas. There Betty met Lt. Lloyd B. Russell from Wilmington, Delaware. In August 1943, the unit sailed in convoy from Staten Island, New York to Oran, Algeria in North Africa. Betty and Lloyd were on the same troop ship and soon began dating. In November 1944, they were married in Oran, Algeria, once by the French government and once by an Army chaplain. They served one year in North Africa and one year in Italy before coming home in October 1945. Betty was awarded a Battle Star while serving with the 70th General Hospital in the North Apennines Campaign in Northern Italy in 1945. The Russells moved to Hockessin in 1947. Betty was one of the founders of the Well-Baby Clinic in Hockessin, was active in the PTA, a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts, an American Field Service parent, a 50-year member of the Hockessin Community Club, helped to establish the Hockessin Public Library and Friends of the Hockessin Library, Lamborn Library Association Board member, a member of the Junior Board of Christiana Care and worked many years with the Wilmington Flower Market. Always the volunteer. Betty was more than a 70-year member of First & Central Presbyterian Church in Wilmington where she served as a Deacon, delivered Meals on Wheels and served in the Emmanuel Dining Room. Betty's husband preceded her in death after they celebrated 53 years of marriage. They enjoyed gardening and traveling and visited all 50 states and many foreign countries. Betty and Russ are survived by their children, Lloyd B. "Rink" Russell, Jr. and his wife Mitzi of Hattiesburg, MS, Peter B. Russell and his wife Karen of Osprey, FL, J.D. Russell and his wife Linda of Goshen, IN and Becky Brooks and her husband Terry of Indianapolis, IN. She had ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday October 22, 2016 at First & Central Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, she would appreciate remembering her with gifts to Delaware Hospice, 16 Polly Drummond Center, 2nd Floor, Newark, DE 19711 or First & Central Presbyterian Church, 1101 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.	Dewhirst, Betty Rae (I26939)
913	Betty Swinson, 90, of Olney, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney is in charge of arrangements. Betty was born on April 10, 1928 in Noble, IL, the daughter of William and Irene (Mitchell) Taylor. She later married Paul Ross Swinson and he preceded her in death on September 11, 2010. Betty had a dream at a very early age to become a nurse. Thanks to the Weber physicians at the old sanitarium who saw the spark in this young woman and helped her pave the way to her dream. After graduating in Decatur, she would move to Mattoon, IL and then Dundas, IL with her young family, serving her community with love and wonderful nursing skills. She would work at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital and Weber Clinic and was also instrumental in helping Hospice of Southeastern Illinois as the areas first hospice nurse. Her kindness and generosity were felt by each hospice family that she served. Betty wrote in her bible that she wanted to serve others as long as she lived. She did. Even in her later years she felt Gods calling to help the children stay warm by purchasing used coats and then mending and cleaning them. They would then be distributed through her church, Immanuel United Methodist Church, where she was a member. Betty is survived by her daughter, Rita Dickerson and husband Rod of Olney; son, Joe Swinson and wife Lulu of Lawrenceville, IL; son, Peter Swinson and wife Kim of Catlin, IL; son, John Swinson; 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, sister, Mary Lou Wright of Olney; and her special friend, Don Harris. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Southeastern Illinois. Cremation rites were accorded. Please join the family for a graveside celebration of life service at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Dundas Cemetery with a visitation beginning at 12:30 PM.	Taylor, Betty Jean (I35192)
914	Betty was a graduate of Wapella High School. She was a self-taught artist who took an art course from Minneapolis, Minn., when she was 18 years old. Since then she has painted presidents and senators in oil and pastel portraits, sceneries and animals. She has paintings and pastels in private collections all over the world, from Wales to England, Italy, Japan and India. In 1984 she won a gold medal from Paris, France, for a self portrait. It was an 18-country competition, 300 artists and 600 paintings. She made several television appearances.	Hasler, Betty Lou (I1174)
915	Betty was the 11th of thirteen children born to Ralph Harmon Wattles and Velma D. (Grove) Wattles. Ralph and Velma were married on January 22, 1911 in Clay Co., Illinois. Their children in birth order were Lola Ellen, Clifford Willard "Bill", Corydon Lee "Yank", Charles Edward "Jake", Mildred Margaret, Stephen Wayne "Bud", Roy Elvis "Sonny", Irma Irene, Loy Eugene, Mary E., Betty Jane, Patsy Ailene and Delta Merle. Betty married Jonathan Ireland on Aug 11, 1951. They had 5 children, Robert Paul, Vickey Ailene, John Patrick, Timothy Lee and Beckey Jane Ireland. Obituary: Betty Jane Ireland of Woodside passed away at Kent General Hospital, July 8, 2012, Dover, Delaware. She was born November 29, 1931 in Clay County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Ralph and Velma (Grove) Wattles. Betty was a cook at the Coral Reef, Hub and TGI Fridays. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by six brothers, and four sisters. She is survived by two sisters Mary Smith of Champaign, IL and Meril Hosick of River Grove, IL. Betty is also survived by her five children: Robert Paul Ireland of Felton, Vickey Aileen Starkings and her husband Jonathan of Montgomery, NY, John Patrick Ireland of Woodside, Timothy Lee Ireland also of Woodside and Beckey Jane and Sam Butler of Milford, two grandsons Brett Butler and Lee Ireland and two great grandsons Jessie and Brian Ireland. Visitation will be 7-9 pm Thursday, July 12 at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Camden-Wyoming, DE. Interment will be at Shouse Chapel Cemetery, Bible Grove, IL.	Wattles, Betty Jane (I42207)
916	Between 1910 and 1920 censuses she got divorced from Orion Goble.	Family: Goble, Orion B. / Bean, Flora Ethel (F12205)
917	Beulah Ann Taylor, 85, of Mt. Erie, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Friday, April 9, 2010, at Way-Fair in Fairfield.	Benson, Beulah Ann (I5926)
918	Beulah Evelyn Hostettler, age 82, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Monday morning, May 20, 2019, at the home of her son, Tony. She was born November 6, 1936, in Bridgeport, the daughter of William Elmer and Beulah Ellen (Keneipp) Hall. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Harold Hostettler on June 1, 1954, at the United Methodist Church in Clay City and together they have shared 64 years of marriage. Evelyn embraced her family and grandchildren with a lifetime of love and care, and they brought her countless smiles and much happiness. She enjoyed planting and tending to her flowers and abundant vegetable garden, and she was often taking time to make progress on her crocheting, quilting, and sewing projects. She also welcomed the opportunity for a fishing outing or camping trip. Evelyn retired after over 50 years of service to The Clay City Banking Company as a bookkeeper and in other roles. She and Kenneth became members of Zif Baptist Church where she worked with the Missionary Group in the past, and they were formerly part of Hoosier Prairie Baptist Church. She assisted with the bookkeeping and activities of the Clay City Fire Department and volunteered her time to help many others throughout the years. She is survived by her husband: Kenneth Hostettler of Clay City; four children: Tim (Kim) Hostettler of Clay City, Tracy Hostettler (Sheila Waller) of Clay City, Tony (Jan) Hostettler of Clay City, and Gwen Brown of Flora; nine grandchildren: Amanda Hostettler (Matthew Monical) of Clay City, Cassandra (Greg) Scott of Altamont, Travis (Felicia) Hostettler of Flora, Eric (Stephanie) Hostettler of Clay City, Chelsea Brown (Brandon Miller) of Bridgeport, Ethan Brown of Sailor Springs, Corrinna (Blake) Eaker of Salem, Skyler DeVore of Clay City, and Tyler (Gabby) Fuentes of Vincennes, Indiana; 18 great-grandchildren plus one soon expected great-grandson; a brother: Gene Hall of Clay City; and extended family including in-laws and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son: Kenneth Wayne Hostettler; a grandson: Steven Hostettler; a great-grandson: Kamden Blanchard; a brother: Phillip Fish Hall; and a sister-in-law: Mary Ruth Hall. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Kelly Carruthers officiating. Interment will follow in Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Zif Baptist Church or the Clay City Fire Department.	Hall, Beulah Evelyn (I40683)
919	Beulah Fern Petty, 83, of Claremont, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2005, at her son's residence in Olney. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Olney. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with Pastor Denise Burke officiating. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Amity Cemetery in rural Claremont. Mrs. Petty was born on May 11, 1921, in rural Champaign County, the daughter of Roscoe and Maude Marie (Fancher) Baylor. She married Mason Petty on December 23, 1944, in Homer by Reverend Bert Petty. He survives. She was a retired school teacher and a member of First Presbyterian Church in Olney. Mrs. Petty is survived by her husband, Mason Petty, of Claremont; three daughters, Donna Moore and her husband, J.C., of Cuba, Illinois, Deborah Petty, of Springfield, and Rebecca Scott, of Fairfield; two sons, Jim Petty and his wife, Beth, of Olney, and Gary Petty, of Olney; a sister, Winifred Mullins, of Champaign; a brother, Cecil Baylor, of Lima, Ohio; and six grandchildren, Heather Borst, Ross and Brent Petty, Jayme and Doug Moore and Heidi Scott. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Mary Elizabeth, and a brother, Donald. The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, April 2005 Contributor: B Pipher (47211947) beckypipher@yahoo.com	Baylor, Beulah Fern (I2957)
920	Beulah Kelly, 88, Anna and formerly of Clay City, died at 10 a.m. Monday in Union County Hospital in Anna. Services will be at the Cardascio Funeral Home in Clay City with Rev. William Shotts presiding. Burial is in Clay City Cemetery. She was born July 14, 1892 in Pleasant Hill to Lyman D. and Sara Z. (Otwell) Carroll. She married Robert Clifford Kelly March 5, 1911 in Clarksville, Mo. He survives and is living in Tigard, Oregon. Mrs. Kelly was a member of the Flora Church of the Nazarene. Other survivors include four sons, Ray L., Ft. Worth, Texas, Walter M., Garland, Texas, Ralph L., Anna, and Melvin R., Griffith, In.; two daughters, Marjorie Barber, Spring Valley, Ca., and Velma Fulton, Tigard, Oregon; a sister, Mrs. Joe Hearn, Bowling Green, Mo; 22 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, March 30, 1981.	Carroll, Beulah C. (I28791)
921	Beulah M. Erwin, 90, of Louisville, IL died August 15, 1990 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. She was born November 24, 1899 in Clay County to George and Elizabeth Moore McCraw. She married Paul H. Erwin in 1918. Mr. Erwin resides in Louisville. Mrs. Erwin was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband and four sons, Clifford Dale, James Lee, Donald Paul, and Jerry Wayne Erwin; three daughters, Hope Cosner, June Ferguson, and Marilyn Cockerell; a sister, Hope Dickey; 26 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two sons, two sisters, and two brothers. Funeral services were held at Neal Funeral Home in Louisville. Burial was in the Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs, IL.	McCraw, Beulah Mae (I28661)
922	Beulah Marie (Thomas) Smith, age 94, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015, at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Flora. Mrs. Smith was born May 18, 1921 in Clay County, the daughter of Delbert and Leona Belle (Neece) Thomas. She married John H. Smith on August 24, 1947. He preceded her in death on June 23, 1997. She began working at Sparton Manufacturing Company in Flora in 1960 and later retired from there in 1982. She was a 70 year member of Clay City United Methodist Church, joining on May 6, 1945. She was also a 60 year member of Eastern Star. Her hobbies and favorite past times included birds, flowers, reading, writing poetry, singing, and gardening. She is survived by one brother: Merle Douglas Thomas (Norma Jean). Also surviving are nieces and nephews: Phillip D. Henderson (Charlene); Dorothy Henderson; Bonnie Christy (Floyd); Barbara Kirby (Ray); Doris Murphy; Marilyn Prince (Tom); Don Thomas (Rena); Linda Tolliver (Bill); Norma Gordon (John); Carroll Dean Farmer (Karen); Ann Stoecklin (Don); Jane Reynolds; Janet Taylor (Larry); Michael A. Thomas (Lynne); Gary W. Thomas (Ginger); Rodney D. Thomas (Kim); Sandra Sebastian (Barry); along with several great nieces and great nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, parents, two brothers: Emory and Carl Thomas, and three sisters: Violet Gill, Lucille Farmer, and Thelma Ruth Henderson. A funeral service for Beulah Smith will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 28, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with burial following in Clay City Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to the Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Activity Fund.	Thomas, Beulah Marie (I20362)
923	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I962)
924	Beverly was a loving mother and grandmother, and loved just about everyone she met. She was an avid Cubs fan	Hasler, Beverly J. (I1175)
925	Big Oaks Section 2, Lot 137, Grave 2	Holcomb, Bobby Gene 'Bob' (I20159)
926	Bill and Liddy were staunch members of the Christian Church and good business people. They lived one mile east of Sailor Springs on Levitt Prarie, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois.	Wammack, Lydia Ann 'Liddy' (I27493)
927	Bill D. Bays, 77, of Bloomfield, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at Willow Creek Nursing Home.	Bays, William Dale 'Bill' (I47041)
928	Bill died at his home.	Hampton, William Thomas 'Bill' (I879)
929	BILL L. WALBORN CHARLESTON - Bill L. Walborn, 52, of Charleston died Sunday morning (Feb. 25, 1979) in Mercy Hospital, Urbana. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Wesley United Methodist Church, Charleston. Burial will be in Charleston. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Caudill-King Funeral Home, Charleston. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. He was born Jan 24, 1927, in Clay County, a son of Leonard and Cecyl Black Walborn. He married Sylvia Gumbel June 12, 1949. She survives. Also surviving are one son, Fred of Colchester, Ill.; two daughters, Nancy Walborn of Chicago and Cheryle Swinford of Charleston; his parents of Lousiville; one sister, Mrs. Jess (Patricia) Bateman of Louisville, and one grandchild. Mr. Walborn was a real estate broker in Charleston. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Journal Gazette Mattoon, Illinois 26 Feb 1979, Mon Page 5	Walborn, Billy L. (I40723)
930	Bill Norton, 47, of rural Flora, died at 3:55 p.m. Monday at his home. Services were held Thursday at the Hosselton-Bookhout-Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City with the Rev. Daren Durey presiding. Burial in the Clay City Cemetery. He was born Aug. 6, 1938 in Clay City, the son of William and Julia (Handley) Norton. He attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Flora and was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Big Valley Muzzleloaders of Clay County. He is survived by his mother, Julia of Clay City; a son, William Blaine Norton of Clay City; a daughter, Julianne Cline of Wayne City; two brothers, Jim Norton of Flora and Sam Norton of Whitesboro, Tx.; a half-brother, Al Norton of Texas; a sister, Mrs. Chester (Jean) Foster of Darien, Ill.; and two grandchildren. The Olney Daily Mail, February 11, 1986	Norton, Charles William 'Bill' (I23062)
931	Bill Rapp, 84, of Flora, IL died at 10 AM Friday, September 11, 2009 at Clay County Hospital in Flora. He was born June 27, 1925 in Webb City, MO to Daniel & Alice (Keeling) Rapp. He married Beulah Goad on December 21, 1946 in Morganfield, KY. Bill was a licensed plumber, enjoyed playing golf, and was a Bronze Star and Purple Heart Recepient serving in the U.S. Army during WWII. His memberships include the following: First Baptist Church of Flora, Flora Masonic Lodge #204, Belleville Constistory, Ainad Temple, Clay County Shrine Club, Flora Elks Lodge, life member & Past Commander of Flora VFW Post #3999, Flora American Legion Post #14, and Plumbers Local 149 of Champaign, IL. He is survived by his wife: Beulah Rapp of Flora; daughter: Judy Beard of Flora; 2 grandchildren: Randy Beard & wife Shirley of Flora and Staci Houston & husband Jimmy of Flora; 4 great-grandchildren: Cody Houston, Taylor Harmon, Miayah Houston, Ethan Houston; 1 sister: Marcella Shinn of Kerney, MO; 2 brothers: Morris Rapp & wife Paula of Charlotte, NC and Paul Rapp & wife Barbara of Texas; several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, son (Daniel), and 2 brothers (Burl & Chester Rapp). Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Rev. Jay Keele officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia, with military honors. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Tuesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Masonic Rites. Memorials are suggested to Clay County Home Health or St. Louis Shriner's Hospital.	Rapp, William A. 'Bill' (I44506)
932	Bill served in the United States Navy for 21 years as a flight engineer retiring in 1968.	Bell, William Joseph 'Bill' (I448)
933	Bill was a 1963 graduate of East Richland High School and attended Olney Community College before moving to California.	Weber, William O. 'Bill' (I12865)
934	Bill was a farmer and worked as the head sawyer for Aames. He was a hunter and loved the outdoors.	DeHart, Bill Dean (I601)
935	Bill worked in the oilfield as a roughneck for 30 years and worked in the factory for nearly 25 years after that. Bill enjoyed fishing, gardening, hunting, and spending time around the campfire. He took pleasure in listening to bluegrass music and spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids. Bill was a family man, he loved family gatherings. He was a faithful Christian and loved his Lord and Savior. Bill was a member of Freedom Baptist Church.	Prosser, William 'Bill' (I45858)
936	Bill Wyatt passed away at his home, Curry House in Cadillac on February 5, 2016. He was 83. Bill was born June 24, 1932 to Oscar and Merl Wyatt. At age 19, he enlisted and served in the U. S. Army as Corporal/Forward Observer in the Korean War from 1951 to 1954. He received several honors, one being the Purple Heart. He married Beryl Mitchel February 26, 1954. He worked in various positions on oil well drilling rigs across the country, finishing as a consultant and retiring in 1984. Bill was a member of the Manton United Methodist Church and was confident of where he would be after death. He loved playing all types of games, especially euchre and pinochle. He was an avid golfer and member of the Missaukee Golf Course. As health failed, he was able to enjoy putting contests with friends at Curry House. Wherever Bill went , there would be a joke or story to follow. His family loved his humor; as did the many people he came in contact with. He was always making people laugh and felt it was his gift from God to make others smile. Bill is survived by his three children: Steve, Tom, and Paula Kibbe; eight grandchildren ; twelve great-grandchildren; brother, Nolan; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beryl, of 59 years; sisters: Lucille Kauble, Neva Slankard; and brother, Neil Wyatt; along with many special in-laws. Per his request his body has been donated for scientific research. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Curry House.	Wyatt, William Oscar 'Bill' (I22023)
937	Billie Gene Snell, 74, died at 12:16 P.M. Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Mr. Snell was born Oct. 5, 1938 in Clay City, the son of Lindell and Magdlena "Maggie" (Smith) Snell. He was employed at J. & L. Oilfield Supply in Clay City, was a member of Clay City Christian Church, and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fa. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Kurt and Cara Snell of Clay City; one daughter, Kim Dugan of Flora; and a sister, Virginia Moseley of Clay City; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents and one twin brother, Bobbie Dean Snell. Funeral services were held Friday, March 8, at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City, with Minister Darrel Brandon officiating. Burial was in Clay City Cemetery. Memorials were to be made to the Clay City Christian Church or Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. (Obituary published in Hometown Journal-March 12, 2013) =============== Billie was born October 8, 1938 in Clay County to Lindell and Magdlena "Maggie" Snell. He married Mabel Franklin & they later divorced. He was employed at J & L Oilfield Supply, Clay City. He is survived by: Son, Kurt Snell Daughter, Kim Dugan Sister, Virginia Moseley Eight Grandchildren and Three Great Grandchildren Several Nieces and Nephews He was preceded in death by his Parents and Twin Brother, Bobbie Dean Billie was an ardent St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. Memorial contributions can be made in Billie's memory to the Clay City Christian Church or the Wabash Christian Retirement Center, 216 College Blvd., Carmi, IL 62821	Snell, Billie Gene (I6115)
938	Billie Jean Colclasure, age 75, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, December 26, 2020, at Flora Gardens Care Center. She was born March 24, 1945, in Olney, Illinois. In 1970, she married Ivan Colclasure, and he preceded her in death in 1983. Billie enjoyed coloring pictures, birdwatching, fishing, visiting family, picnics, and watching the Golden Girls on television. She is survived by her daughter: Brenda Colclasure (fiancé Dale Stockon) of Flora; her longtime significant other: Kerry Bray of Flora; a step grandson: Jonathan Stockon; and nieces and a nephew: Mary and Pam Willis, and Jason Willis. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister: Aileen Standley; and nephews: Rick Willis and James Garr. A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial will follow in Rusk Cemetery.	?, Billie Jean (I50954)
939	Billie Jean Schnepper, 85, of Flora and formerly of Clay City, died at 3:50 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2009, Flora Healthcare Center in Flora. Mrs. Schnepper was born on September 2, 1924, in Noble, the daughter of Eugene and Cordell (Patterson) Michels. She married Francis "Sam" Schnepper on October 8, 1947. He preceded her in death on November 8, 1971. She owned and operated Billie's Café in Clay City for more than 32 years. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary in Sailor Springs. Mrs. Schnepper is survived by her daughter, Mary Jo Patridge and her husband, Larry, of Clay City; daughter, Jeanie Hall, of Clay City; son, William "Corky" Schnepper and his wife, Roberta, of Rinard; son, Michael E. Schnepper and his wife, Jodi, of Noble; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Francis "Sam" Schnepper, one brother and one sister. Services were at Clay City United Methodist Church in Clay City with Rev. Brad Harris and Dick Sharp officiating. Burial was Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Published Olney Daily Mail.	Michels, Billie Jean (I18054)
940	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I143)
941	Billie worked in the agriculture business for many years and had later drove a bus for Clay County Industries prior to his retirement. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Billie also enjoyed watching baseball, and had played in a softball league in the past. He and Marilyn enjoyed time spent together going out to eat and visiting and staying in touch with friends.	White, Billie L. (I45902)
942	Billings Gazette January 28, 1957 STEVENSVILLE - An 83-year-old Stevensville woman, Mrs. Lillian Croughan, perished in a fire of unknown origin here Saturday. The fire belched smoke from the home shortly after Mrs. Croughan reported it to firemen. Minutes later, an unexplained explosion blew out windows and the front door. Mrs. Ray Golder, next door neighbor, noticed the fire just after the alarm was made. She went to the front door to call to the woman. The explosion occurred about that time. Firemen from Stevensville and Etna arrived, but the blaze was too far along. The house burned to the ground. Mrs. Golder recalled that Mrs. Croughan had told her earlier Saturday that the water pipes in her home were frozen and that she had a heat lamp turned on them in a closet. Mrs. Croughan had lived alone in the six-room frame home since 1945. She is survived by three daughters and two sons.	Gray, Lillian Louisa (I33099)
943	Billy Burgess' research indicates she was born in 1877	Hornick, Amy Myrtle (I4121)
944	Billy Gene Byford, 87, of Olney, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.	Byford, Billy Gene (I37753)
945	Billy Gene Young, age 73, of Cottage Grove, OR, formerly of Flora, IL, passed away at 1:50 am November 15, 2014 at Home. Billy was born March 24, 1941 in Hope, IL, the son of Carol Eugene Young and Martha Alice Hammack. He married Linda Rose Peters (Graham) on June 25, 1976. He worked in the oil fields all his life. Billy is survived by sons, Billy Draper of Alaska, and Jeffery (Kristle) Peters of Cottage Grove, OR; daughters, Annette Draper of Alaska, Rose (Renee) Pat (Pork) Senters of Cottage Grove, OR, and Rhonda (Robert) Sturm of Clay City IL; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren; brothers, Everett Young and Danny Young; and sisters, Luella Justice, Velda Persinger, Ida Rado, Linda Pruitt, Charolette Pride, and Kimberly Young. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Scott Young, and sister, Florene Sharp. Graveside services are Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 10:30am at Powers Church in Xenia, IL. Meal and fellowship afterwards at 201 Locust Street in Flora. Donations can be made to the family for final expenses.	Young, Billy Gene 'Bill' (I2430)
946	Billy Jo suffered a severe heart attack in 1982 and suffered a stroke about 9 years later.	Gray, Billy Joe (I14)
947	Billy Joe Carter, 82, of rural Flat Rock, IL, died at 1:37 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born on August 29, 1936 in Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Oscar Carter & Jesse (Taylor) Carter; both of whom preceded him in death. He married Elizabeth Lee Creech on October 13, 1962 and she preceded him in death on October 20, 2013. He is also preceded in death by his brothers & sisters- in-law, Earnest & Francis Carter, Troyd & John Ann Carter, Cloyd & Ruth Carter and Taylor Carter; by his brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Maurice Barrett, Warren & Lora Creech and Roger & Shirley Houghtaling; a nephew in infancy; and by his nieces, Dee Aten, Rita Carter, and Lorie Barrett. He is survived by his children & their spouses, David & Mary Carter (Flat Rock, IL), Cheryl Townley (Flat Rock, IL), Lydia & Todd Fancil (Oblong, IL), and Terri & Jamie VanderStelt (Mt. Vernon, IL); by 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; by his sister, Irma Barrett (Flat Rock, IL); as well as several nieces and nephews. Bill was a 1955 graduate of Lawrence County High School. He went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Boatswains Mate Airman from 1955-1959. Back home, he dedicated much of his life to working the fields as a farmer. He also worked for Briggs Pottery for a time. When he allowed himself time to relax, it was often spent outdoors, be that fishing or camping. No matter what he was doing, he preferred to do it with his family by his side. They were the light of his world and will remember their dad and granddad as a jokester who showed his love for them through teasing! They are his legacy and will carry on his memory for as long as they live. Bill was a man of faith, and there is peace in knowing that he has been reunited with Elizabeth in the presence of God alongside the countless others in the faith who have gone before. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18th at the Port Jackson Cemetery with Pastor Jon Wiseman officiating. The Goodwine Funeral Home in Flat Rock is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Riley Childrens Hospital, with envelopes available at the cemetery.	Carter, Billy Joe (I38558)
948	Billy Joe Herdes, 81, of Noble, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Bill was born on January 28, 1937 in Olney, IL, the son of John W. and Margaret (Hasler) Herdes. He married Alice Clara (Stark) on June 6, 1957 and she preceded him in death on February 6, 1999. Bill was a US Army Veteran serving in Germany. He worked in the construction trade for nearly 50 years. It's hard to travel around in this area and not see a home that was built by Bill Herdes and Charlie Kuhl. Bill worked on the construction of the CIPS Newton Power Plant. Bill was an avid hunter and raised bird dogs, he also loved horses and enjoyed traveling with his family to horse shows. He was a gun and tractor collector. Bill followed the sports teams of his children for many years and made a lasting impression on the people he met with his unique character. In his later years he took pleasure in visiting with his friends daily on the front porch of his home. He will be missed by all those that knew him. He lost the love of his life, Alice, in 1999. Together they shared 41 years and they were rarely apart. Bill is survived by his son, Rick Herdes and wife Sarah of Evansville, IN; son, Wayne Herdes and wife Cindy of Noble; daughter, Bridget Kibler and husband Ken of Passport, IL; daughter, Brenda Coffey and husband Don of Ashmore, IL; grandchildren, Taylor (Andrew) Nichols, Connor Herdes, Macy Coffey, Hannah (Brandon Wolfe) McCarty, Olivia (Nate) Blakemore, and Cash Herdes; sisters, Winnie Forrester, Alta Mary Lewis, and Tamera Herdes Hayes; brother, Bob Herdes; several nieces and nephews; and lifelong friends who checked in on him every day. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. Memorials can be made to American Cancer Society. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, with a visitation beginning at 11:30 AM. Burial at Freedom Cemetery will take place at a later date. Full Military Rites will be performed at the Funeral Home. Cremation Rites will be accorded following services.	Herdes, Billy Joe (I1149)
949	Billy Neal Cleaver, 75, of Calhoun, died Friday, May 3, 2013, at his residence. Funeral services at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney with Reverend Mike Baker officiating. Burial in Crest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery in rural Claremont with full military rites at the graveside. Mr. Cleaver was born May 28, 1937, in Calhoun, the son of William and Lela (Peer) Cleaver. He married Mary Ann Fritchley. She preceded in in death on Sept. 27, 2002. He was a retired Conservation Officer for the State of Illinois. Billy loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Mr. Cleaver is survived by Patricia Thomas, of Calhoun; daughter, Melody Hardy and husband Mike, of Olney; son, Wade Neal and wife Becky, of Wooster, Ohio; stepdaughters, Brenda Lynn Neal, and Judith Ranea and husband Ron, of Springfield; 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; and brother, Wendell Cleaver and wife Phyllis, of Mobile, Ala. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Fritchley Cleaver, parents, William and Lela Peer Cleaver, and stepson, Danny Lee Feldman. Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)	Cleaver, Billy Neal (I55141)
950	Billy Ray Sharp, 70, of Flora, IL passed away at his nephew's home in Flora to be with his Savior Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 5:30 PM. He was born June 2, 1940 in Flora, IL to Leonard & Berniece (Persinger) Sharp. He was a construction worker and attended Flora Assembly of God. Billy was a Yankee and Steeler fan and enjoyed cooking, hunting, and his family. He is survived by his children: Billy Sharp of Sullivan, IN, Brenda Hewittt and Kevin Sharp both of Florida, and Allen Sharp of Springfield; 1 sister: Shirley Hoover of Flora; 4 brothers: Raymond "Ray" Sharp of Mattoon, Charles Vernon Sharp of Springfield, Leon Sharp of Louisville, and Brian Sharp of Flora; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers (Terrance Robert Sharp & Leonard Junior Sharp). Funeral services were held at Flora Assembly of God with visitation at the church prior to service. Burial was in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, IL.	Sharp, Billy Ray (I19559)

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Betty June Payne Henderson, 88, passed away peacefully at 8:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, in her home with her loving family at her side.

Born June 24, 1925, in Clay City, Ill., she was the daughter of Benjamin Harrison Payne and Mary Etta Provance Payne.

On Dec. 24, 1948, at the Fifth Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Ill., she married the love of her life, Floyd E. Henderson. He preceded her in death in August of 2005. This year on Christmas Eve the couple will celebrate their "special" 65th wedding anniversary in heaven "together again".

Betty's family includes Vickie ; Cynthia ; Judith ; Pamela ; Lory ; Lisa ; and Linda ; grandchildren:and great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Ben and Mary Payne; siblings: Warren Payne, Stella Winkler, Mary Cox and Mayme Payne; husband, Floyd; daughter, Cynthia Lynn Henderson; great-granddaughter, Ella Morgan; and son-in-law, William "Bill" Matlack.

Betty graduated from Clay City High School. With her dear sister, Stella, Betty moved to the Springfield area in 1943 and joined the Army Cadet Nursing Corps. She attended Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1946. That year the nursing "Class of '46" moved into the newly renovated facility in its current location. Betty loved her nursing career at Memorial working from 1946 until 1964. From 1964 until her return to Memorial in 1979 Betty held the position of Director of Nursing at several area nursing homes. In 1979 Betty returned to Memorial working in the Department of Psychiatry until her retirement in 1990. She was a member of Woodside Methodist Church and held memberships in the American Business Women's Association and the Disabled American Veterans.

Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling the country with Floyd in their RV, visiting family from the Carolinas to Arizona and all points between, family gatherings at their cottage on Lake Petersburg and playing (aka cheating) at Rummikub or Scrabble with her grandchildren.

Betty was passionate about nursing and giving of herself to others. She influenced her daughters, Lory and Lisa, nieces, Connie and Cheryl (Wink), granddaughter, Jamie, and many others to choose nursing as a profession. Betty was a role model and mentor to generations of nurses. Betty opened her heart and even her home to shelter many over the years. Her legacy was finding good in all people.

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Betty L. (Jones) Hasler, 81, of Bloomfield passed away Saturday June 22, 2013.

Betty was born on August 4, 1931 the daughter of Charles and Carrie (Jackson) Jones.

Betty was retired from the Greene County Ambulance Service as the first Bookkeeper, and she was a member of the Bloomfield Eastern Star.

Surviving relatives include her son Michael L. (Rita) Hasler of Bloomfield, three grandchildren Courtney Hasler, Travis Hasler and Jordan Hasler all of Bloomfield, two great grandchildren, Michael Hasler II and Dylan Byers both of Bloomfield and one sister Sarah Woods of Greenwood.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Lee M. Hasler on July 20, 1996, two brothers, two sisters and her parents.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. on Tuesday and 10 A.M. Wednesday until the hour of service at Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday at jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Rev. Arlen Pope officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Chapel Cemetery.

The family wishes any donations be made to the Alzheimers Association, envelops will be available at the funeral home.

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Betty L. Hulva, 85, of East Peoria, Ill., passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at UnityPoint Health Proctor.

She was born on May 9, 1937, in Mt. Pulaski, Ill., to Glenn and Helen (Hardin) Gill. She married Ronald Hulva in Atlanta, Ill., on July 4, 1953. He survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Kim (James) Reynolds of Tremont, Ill. and Kamie (Gary) Ellis of Bloomington, Ill.; one daughter-in-law, Annette Hulva.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Ronald Hulva, Jr. and Randal Hulva.

Betty worked as a sales associate at Witzig's in Morton and also was a Mary Kay consultant.

She was a woman of many talents, including cooking, art, flower gardening and floral arranging.

Burial will be at Roberts Cemetery in Morton.

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Betty L. Wilke also appears on this tombstone. Following his death Betty remarried, Gene Wattles. They are both buried at St. Stephens Cemetery, Flora, IL.

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Betty Ledeker White, 80, of Olney, died at 9:15 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2007, at her residence.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at First Church of Olney. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at the church with Pastor Dale Akers officiating.

Mrs. White was born September 15, 1926, in Kaw City, Okla., the daughter of Herman and Viola (Shick) Ledeker. She married Roy Bernard White on September 4, 1948. He preceded her in death on October 17, 1979.

She was a teacher at Olney Central College and a member of First Church of Olney, Clio Club and Eagles.

Mrs. White is survived by her son, Steve White and his wife, Peggy Jo Meyers, of Olney; son, Leslee P. White and his wife, Lu Ann, of Springfield; daughter, Lou Ann Kapper and her husband, Richard, of Gainesville, Fla.; son, Jody White and his wife, Arlene, of Louisville, Ky.; son, Marty White, of Olney; and her brother Lewis Eugene Ledeker of Billings, Montana; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers and one sister.

Memorials may be made to First Church of Olney.

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Betty M. Garrison, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday afternoon, November 3, 2016, at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Betty was born April 27, 1929, in Flora, the daughter of John and Bertha (Leining) Lagle. She married Gilbert Gib Cecil Brown on August 2, 1947 in Morganfield, KY. He preceded her in death on May 23, 1968. She later married Robert R. Garrison on February 25, 1979 in Flora. He preceded her in death on July 9, 2003.

Betty loved the Lord and as a member of the First Christian Church in Flora and the Beau Knot Sunday School Class of the church, she would always be there to assist or offer to help when workers were needed. She worked for years at Sparton Manufacturing and was a past Flora Rotary Club member. Betty warmly welcomed friends, enjoyed traveling and being with them, and was proud of her past Elderwalk participation. She was a caring mother and grandmother.

Betty is survived by three sons: Herb Brown (wife Sue) of Xenia, Jerry Brown of Flora, and Bruce Brown (wife Barbara) of Flora; two grandchildren: Britt Brown (wife Suzanne) and Lisa Brown; three great-grandchildren; and a special friend who was like a son: Tony Rice (wife Kathy).

She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; three brothers: Bill, Dean, and George; and a sister: Mary Ellen.

A funeral service for Betty Garrison will be 2 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.

Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.

Memorial donations in Bettys memory may be given to CCMA Food Pantry or the Gary Bright Memorial Fund.

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Betty M. McCommons, 79, of Ft. Wayne, IN formerly of Flora, IL died at 3:30 AM on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at New Haven Care & Rehab in New Haven, IN.

She was born February 12, 1930 in Parkersburg, IL to Albert F. & Bertha (Geade) Schuler. She married G. Dale "Mac" McCommons in Flora and he preceded her in death on July 17, 1998.

Betty was a seamstress and worked at Flora International Shoe, Bennett Clothing Manufacturing, and was co-owner of New Haven Antique Mall for 3 years.

She is survived by her children: Judy Gahan & husband John of Ft. Wayne, IN, Bea McDaniel & husband Jerry of Leo, IN, Phil McCommons of Ft. Wayne, IN, Sheila Kincaid & husband Dale of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, and Tom McCommons of Irving, TX; 1 sister: Bernelle Jennings of Ashkum, IL; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 3 sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Friday, February 12, 2010 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Canada officiating. Burial will be in Kneff Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Thursday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to that of the donor's choice.

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Betty M. Thomas, 76, of Flora, IL died at 1:30 PM Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at Flora Healthcare Center in Flora.

She was born November 29, 1930 in Clay City, IL to Kenney Okley & Myrtle (Tetrick) Thomas.

She was retired from Spartan Manufacture and also had worked previously at G.C. Murphy's in Flora. Betty was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.

She is survived by 4 brothers: Tommie (Maxine) Thomas of Flora, Jimmie (Della) Thomas of Clay City, Ellery (Marie) Thomas of Ingraham, Sherman (Patty) Thomas of Clay City; sister: Alice (Larry) Childers of Flora; step-brother: Wesley Hickenbottom of Claremont; step-sisters: Halene Boudreau of Olney and Joyce Powell of Clay City; best friend: Marilyn Bullard.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers (Clifford & Johnnie), 1 sister (Genelle Henderson), 1 step-sister (Lela Michels).

Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Friday, March 9, 2007 at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora. There is no visitation. Frank & Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Flora First United Methodist Church and may be received at the funeral home

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Betty Marie Lemons, 65, of Clay City, died of complications from lung cancer at 12:35 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2007, at her residence with her family.

Mrs. Lemons was born June 3, 1942, in Noble, the daughter of Clayson A. and Nella Grace McDowell. She married Galen Sons in 1959 and had two children. She married Charles Lemons on November 25, 1977.

She spent several years working at Spartan's and The Three Sisters before retiring in 1984 due to a massive heart attack.

She was a member of Rebekah's Lodge in Clay City. She enjoyed playing cards, sewing, knitting, crocheting and various other crafts. She also enjoyed sharing her skills, knowledge and love with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Lemons is survived by her husband, Charlie Lemons; children, Gayla (Sons) Tanner and her husband, Charles, and Douglas Sons and his wife, Brandee, of Idar Oberstien; stepchildren, Peggy (Lemons) Watters and her husband, Gene, Charles (Leon) Lemons and his wife, Janie, and Alan Lemons; grandchildren, Jeremy, Amy, Jamie, Ashley, Sheena, Constance, Amanda, Christina, Jennifer, Christopher, Natasha, Brendan, Fiona, Damien and Alyssa; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Housey, Nella Dilley and her husband, Woodrow, Leona Mae DiSandro, and Kay Lomas; and brothers, Glen McDowell and Ronald McDowell and his wife, Wanda.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Adrian McDowell; and sisters, JoAnn McDowell, Hazel Clark and Dorothy Bricker.

Graveside services were held at Hannah Cemetery with Pastor Michael Dodge officiating.

Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of arrangements.

Donations in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated.

McDowell, Betty Marie (I59)

910

Betty Pontious Turner Combs was born to Neda and Elvin Pontious in Logotee, Illinois on July 29, 1926. She graduated from Brownstown High School and married Max Turner on June 13, 1945. They had two children, Steven Max and Brenda Sue. Betty and Max were divorced in 1963. She married Sgt. Charles D. Combs on August 10, 1965. Charles left for Vietnam shortly after they married and on his return to the states lived in San Francisco and later transferred to Heidelberg, Germany where they spent many happy years exploring Europe. They returned to the states and settled in Massachusetts. Charles retired from the Army as a MSG and they retired to Arizona in 1979. Betty worked for the Federal government for over 30 years and retired in 1998. Betty has 2 surviving sisters, Doris Parker and Jane Miller and two surviving brothers Bud Pontious and Ronnie Pontious. She has two surviving children Brenda Hensley and Steven Turner and Charles had 3 children, Kathy, Terry and Gene. Betty and Charles had 5 grandchildren: Marty, Jesse and Brandon Turner, Jason Hensley and Jaime Sheeks and 4 great grandchildren: Noah and Luke Hensley, Kane and Cami Sheeks. Charles preceded her in death on June 8, 2010. They are missed.
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Betty A. (Pontious) Combs of Surprise, Ariz., and formerly of Fayette County, died on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, in her home.

A private family burial will be at a later date.

Mrs. Combs was retired from the government as a secretary.

She is survived by children, Steve Turner of Gilberts, and Brenda Hensley of Surprise, Ariz.; five grandchildren, all of Surprise, Ariz.; four great-great-grandchildren, all of Surprise, Ariz.; siblings, Bud Pontious of Vandalia, Jane Miller of Vandalia, Ronnie Pontious of Gilberts and Doris Parker of Fairfield.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Master Sgt. C.D. Combs; and parents.

Pontious, Betty Arlene (I50311)

911

Betty R. Smith, 89, of Flora, Illinois, died at 12:15 PM, Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Flora Healthcare Center in Flora, Illinois.

Uebinger, Elizabeth R. 'Betty' (I48467)

912

Betty Rae Dewhirst Russell
AGE: 94 Newark

Betty Rae Dewhirst Russell peacefully passed away at her home Wednesday September 28, 2016. She was born in 1921 in Olney, Illinois to Willard R. and Pearl Dillman Dewhirst.

She was educated in California and Illinois schools and graduated from the DePaul Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri in 1942. In April 1943, Betty reported for active duty in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and reported to the 70th General Hospital stationed in Longview, Texas. There Betty met Lt. Lloyd B. Russell from Wilmington, Delaware. In August 1943, the unit sailed in convoy from Staten Island, New York to Oran, Algeria in North Africa. Betty and Lloyd were on the same troop ship and soon began dating. In November 1944, they were married in Oran, Algeria, once by the French government and once by an Army chaplain. They served one year in North Africa and one year in Italy before coming home in October 1945. Betty was awarded a Battle Star while serving with the 70th General Hospital in the North Apennines Campaign in Northern Italy in 1945.

The Russells moved to Hockessin in 1947. Betty was one of the founders of the Well-Baby Clinic in Hockessin, was active in the PTA, a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts, an American Field Service parent, a 50-year member of the Hockessin Community Club, helped to establish the Hockessin Public Library and Friends of the Hockessin Library, Lamborn Library Association Board member, a member of the Junior Board of Christiana Care and worked many years with the Wilmington Flower Market. Always the volunteer.

Betty was more than a 70-year member of First & Central Presbyterian Church in Wilmington where she served as a Deacon, delivered Meals on Wheels and served in the Emmanuel Dining Room.

Betty's husband preceded her in death after they celebrated 53 years of marriage. They enjoyed gardening and traveling and visited all 50 states and many foreign countries.

Betty and Russ are survived by their children, Lloyd B. "Rink" Russell, Jr. and his wife Mitzi of Hattiesburg, MS, Peter B. Russell and his wife Karen of Osprey, FL, J.D. Russell and his wife Linda of Goshen, IN and Becky Brooks and her husband Terry of Indianapolis, IN. She had ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday October 22, 2016 at First & Central Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, she would appreciate remembering her with gifts to Delaware Hospice, 16 Polly Drummond Center, 2nd Floor, Newark, DE 19711 or First & Central Presbyterian Church, 1101 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Dewhirst, Betty Rae (I26939)

913

Betty Swinson, 90, of Olney, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney is in charge of arrangements.

Betty was born on April 10, 1928 in Noble, IL, the daughter of William and Irene (Mitchell) Taylor.

She later married Paul Ross Swinson and he preceded her in death on September 11, 2010.

Betty had a dream at a very early age to become a nurse. Thanks to the Weber physicians at the old sanitarium who saw the spark in this young woman and helped her pave the way to her dream. After graduating in Decatur, she would move to Mattoon, IL and then Dundas, IL with her young family, serving her community with love and wonderful nursing skills. She would work at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital and Weber Clinic and was also instrumental in helping Hospice of Southeastern Illinois as the areas first hospice nurse. Her kindness and generosity were felt by each hospice family that she served.

Betty wrote in her bible that she wanted to serve others as long as she lived. She did. Even in her later years she felt Gods calling to help the children stay warm by purchasing used coats and then mending and cleaning them. They would then be distributed through her church, Immanuel United Methodist Church, where she was a member.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Rita Dickerson and husband Rod of Olney; son, Joe Swinson and wife Lulu of Lawrenceville, IL; son, Peter Swinson and wife Kim of Catlin, IL; son, John Swinson; 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, sister, Mary Lou Wright of Olney; and her special friend, Don Harris.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Southeastern Illinois.

Cremation rites were accorded.

Please join the family for a graveside celebration of life service at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Dundas Cemetery with a visitation beginning at 12:30 PM.

Taylor, Betty Jean (I35192)

914

Betty was a graduate of Wapella High School. She was a self-taught artist who took an art course from Minneapolis, Minn., when she was 18 years old. Since then she has painted presidents and senators in oil and pastel portraits, sceneries and animals. She has paintings and pastels in private collections all over the world, from Wales to England, Italy, Japan and India. In 1984 she won a gold medal from Paris, France, for a self portrait. It was an 18-country competition, 300 artists and 600 paintings. She made several television appearances.

Hasler, Betty Lou (I1174)

915

Betty was the 11th of thirteen children born to Ralph Harmon Wattles and Velma D. (Grove) Wattles. Ralph and Velma were married on January 22, 1911 in Clay Co., Illinois. Their children in birth order were Lola Ellen, Clifford Willard "Bill", Corydon Lee "Yank", Charles Edward "Jake", Mildred Margaret, Stephen Wayne "Bud", Roy Elvis "Sonny", Irma Irene, Loy Eugene, Mary E., Betty Jane, Patsy Ailene and Delta Merle.

Betty married Jonathan Ireland on Aug 11, 1951. They had 5 children, Robert Paul, Vickey Ailene, John Patrick, Timothy Lee and Beckey Jane Ireland.

Obituary:
Betty Jane Ireland of Woodside passed away at Kent General Hospital, July 8, 2012, Dover, Delaware.
She was born November 29, 1931 in Clay County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Ralph and Velma (Grove) Wattles.
Betty was a cook at the Coral Reef, Hub and TGI Fridays.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by six brothers, and four sisters. She is survived by two sisters Mary Smith of Champaign, IL and Meril Hosick of River Grove, IL.
Betty is also survived by her five children: Robert Paul Ireland of Felton, Vickey Aileen Starkings and her husband Jonathan of Montgomery, NY, John Patrick Ireland of Woodside, Timothy Lee Ireland also of Woodside and Beckey Jane and Sam Butler of Milford, two grandsons Brett Butler and Lee Ireland and two great grandsons Jessie and Brian Ireland.
Visitation will be 7-9 pm Thursday, July 12 at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Camden-Wyoming, DE.
Interment will be at Shouse Chapel Cemetery, Bible Grove, IL.

Wattles, Betty Jane (I42207)

916

Between 1910 and 1920 censuses she got divorced from Orion Goble.

Family: Goble, Orion B. / Bean, Flora Ethel (F12205)

917

Beulah Ann Taylor, 85, of Mt. Erie, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Friday, April 9, 2010, at Way-Fair in Fairfield.

Benson, Beulah Ann (I5926)

918

Beulah Evelyn Hostettler, age 82, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Monday morning, May 20, 2019, at the home of her son, Tony.

She was born November 6, 1936, in Bridgeport, the daughter of William Elmer and Beulah Ellen (Keneipp) Hall. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Harold Hostettler on June 1, 1954, at the United Methodist Church in Clay City and together they have shared 64 years of marriage.

Evelyn embraced her family and grandchildren with a lifetime of love and care, and they brought her countless smiles and much happiness. She enjoyed planting and tending to her flowers and abundant vegetable garden, and she was often taking time to make progress on her crocheting, quilting, and sewing projects. She also welcomed the opportunity for a fishing outing or camping trip. Evelyn retired after over 50 years of service to The Clay City Banking Company as a bookkeeper and in other roles. She and Kenneth became members of Zif Baptist Church where she worked with the Missionary Group in the past, and they were formerly part of Hoosier Prairie Baptist Church. She assisted with the bookkeeping and activities of the Clay City Fire Department and volunteered her time to help many others throughout the years.

She is survived by her husband: Kenneth Hostettler of Clay City; four children: Tim (Kim) Hostettler of Clay City, Tracy Hostettler (Sheila Waller) of Clay City, Tony (Jan) Hostettler of Clay City, and Gwen Brown of Flora; nine grandchildren: Amanda Hostettler (Matthew Monical) of Clay City, Cassandra (Greg) Scott of Altamont, Travis (Felicia) Hostettler of Flora, Eric (Stephanie) Hostettler of Clay City, Chelsea Brown (Brandon Miller) of Bridgeport, Ethan Brown of Sailor Springs, Corrinna (Blake) Eaker of Salem, Skyler DeVore of Clay City, and Tyler (Gabby) Fuentes of Vincennes, Indiana; 18 great-grandchildren plus one soon expected great-grandson; a brother: Gene Hall of Clay City; and extended family including in-laws and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son: Kenneth Wayne Hostettler; a grandson: Steven Hostettler; a great-grandson: Kamden Blanchard; a brother: Phillip Fish Hall; and a sister-in-law: Mary Ruth Hall.

A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Kelly Carruthers officiating. Interment will follow in Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are suggested to Zif Baptist Church or the Clay City Fire Department.

Hall, Beulah Evelyn (I40683)

919

Beulah Fern Petty, 83, of Claremont, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2005, at her son's residence in Olney.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Olney. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with Pastor Denise Burke officiating. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Amity Cemetery in rural Claremont.

Mrs. Petty was born on May 11, 1921, in rural Champaign County, the daughter of Roscoe and Maude Marie (Fancher) Baylor. She married Mason Petty on December 23, 1944, in Homer by Reverend Bert Petty.
He survives.

She was a retired school teacher and a member of First Presbyterian Church in Olney.

Mrs. Petty is survived by her husband, Mason Petty, of Claremont; three daughters, Donna Moore and her husband, J.C., of Cuba, Illinois, Deborah Petty, of Springfield, and Rebecca Scott, of Fairfield; two sons, Jim Petty and his wife, Beth, of Olney, and Gary Petty, of Olney; a sister, Winifred Mullins, of Champaign; a brother, Cecil Baylor, of Lima, Ohio; and six grandchildren, Heather Borst, Ross and Brent Petty, Jayme and Doug Moore and Heidi Scott.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Mary Elizabeth, and a brother, Donald.

The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, April 2005
Contributor: B Pipher (47211947) beckypipher@yahoo.com

Baylor, Beulah Fern (I2957)

920

Beulah Kelly, 88, Anna and formerly of Clay City, died at 10 a.m. Monday in Union County Hospital in Anna.

Services will be at the Cardascio Funeral Home in Clay City with Rev. William Shotts presiding. Burial is in Clay City Cemetery.

She was born July 14, 1892 in Pleasant Hill to Lyman D. and Sara Z. (Otwell) Carroll. She married Robert Clifford Kelly March 5, 1911 in Clarksville, Mo. He survives and is living in Tigard, Oregon.

Mrs. Kelly was a member of the Flora Church of the Nazarene.

Other survivors include four sons, Ray L., Ft. Worth, Texas, Walter M., Garland, Texas, Ralph L., Anna, and Melvin R., Griffith, In.; two daughters, Marjorie Barber, Spring Valley, Ca., and Velma Fulton, Tigard, Oregon; a sister, Mrs. Joe Hearn, Bowling Green, Mo; 22 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, March 30, 1981.

Carroll, Beulah C. (I28791)

921

Beulah M. Erwin, 90, of Louisville, IL died August 15, 1990 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

She was born November 24, 1899 in Clay County to George and Elizabeth Moore McCraw. She married Paul H. Erwin in 1918. Mr. Erwin resides in Louisville.

Mrs. Erwin was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband and four sons, Clifford Dale, James Lee, Donald Paul, and Jerry Wayne Erwin; three daughters, Hope Cosner, June Ferguson, and Marilyn Cockerell; a sister, Hope Dickey; 26 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her two sons, two sisters, and two brothers.

Funeral services were held at Neal Funeral Home in Louisville. Burial was in the Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs, IL.

McCraw, Beulah Mae (I28661)

922

Beulah Marie (Thomas) Smith, age 94, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015, at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Flora.

Mrs. Smith was born May 18, 1921 in Clay County, the daughter of Delbert and Leona Belle (Neece) Thomas. She married John H. Smith on August 24, 1947. He preceded her in death on June 23, 1997.

She began working at Sparton Manufacturing Company in Flora in 1960 and later retired from there in 1982. She was a 70 year member of Clay City United Methodist Church, joining on May 6, 1945. She was also a 60 year member of Eastern Star. Her hobbies and favorite past times included birds, flowers, reading, writing poetry, singing, and gardening.

She is survived by one brother: Merle Douglas Thomas (Norma Jean). Also surviving are nieces and nephews: Phillip D. Henderson (Charlene); Dorothy Henderson; Bonnie Christy (Floyd); Barbara Kirby (Ray); Doris Murphy; Marilyn Prince (Tom); Don Thomas (Rena); Linda Tolliver (Bill); Norma Gordon (John); Carroll Dean Farmer (Karen); Ann Stoecklin (Don); Jane Reynolds; Janet Taylor (Larry); Michael A. Thomas (Lynne); Gary W. Thomas (Ginger); Rodney D. Thomas (Kim); Sandra Sebastian (Barry); along with several great nieces and great nephews.

Preceding her in death were her husband, parents, two brothers: Emory and Carl Thomas, and three sisters: Violet Gill, Lucille Farmer, and Thelma Ruth Henderson.

A funeral service for Beulah Smith will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 28, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with burial following in Clay City Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Activity Fund.

Thomas, Beulah Marie (I20362)

923

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Living (I962)

924

Beverly was a loving mother and grandmother, and loved just about everyone she met. She was an avid Cubs fan

Hasler, Beverly J. (I1175)

925

Big Oaks Section 2, Lot 137, Grave 2

Holcomb, Bobby Gene 'Bob' (I20159)

926

Bill and Liddy were staunch members of the Christian Church and good business people. They lived one mile east of Sailor Springs on Levitt Prarie, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois.

Wammack, Lydia Ann 'Liddy' (I27493)

927

Bill D. Bays, 77, of Bloomfield, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at Willow Creek Nursing Home.

Bays, William Dale 'Bill' (I47041)

928

Bill died at his home.

Hampton, William Thomas 'Bill' (I879)

929

BILL L. WALBORN CHARLESTON - Bill L. Walborn, 52, of Charleston died Sunday morning (Feb. 25, 1979) in Mercy Hospital, Urbana. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Wesley United Methodist Church, Charleston. Burial will be in Charleston. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Caudill-King Funeral Home, Charleston. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

He was born Jan 24, 1927, in Clay County, a son of Leonard and Cecyl Black Walborn. He married Sylvia Gumbel June 12, 1949. She survives. Also surviving are one son, Fred of Colchester, Ill.; two daughters, Nancy Walborn of Chicago and Cheryle Swinford of Charleston; his parents of Lousiville; one sister, Mrs. Jess (Patricia) Bateman of Louisville, and one grandchild.

Mr. Walborn was a real estate broker in Charleston. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

Journal Gazette
Mattoon, Illinois
26 Feb 1979, Mon Page 5

Walborn, Billy L. (I40723)

930

Bill Norton, 47, of rural Flora, died at 3:55 p.m. Monday at his home.

Services were held Thursday at the Hosselton-Bookhout-Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City with the Rev. Daren Durey presiding. Burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 6, 1938 in Clay City, the son of William and Julia (Handley) Norton.

He attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Flora and was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Big Valley Muzzleloaders of Clay County.

He is survived by his mother, Julia of Clay City; a son, William Blaine Norton of Clay City; a daughter, Julianne Cline of Wayne City; two brothers, Jim Norton of Flora and Sam Norton of Whitesboro, Tx.; a half-brother, Al Norton of Texas; a sister, Mrs. Chester (Jean) Foster of Darien, Ill.; and two grandchildren.

The Olney Daily Mail, February 11, 1986

Norton, Charles William 'Bill' (I23062)

931

Bill Rapp, 84, of Flora, IL died at 10 AM Friday, September 11, 2009 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

He was born June 27, 1925 in Webb City, MO to Daniel & Alice (Keeling) Rapp. He married Beulah Goad on December 21, 1946 in Morganfield, KY.

Bill was a licensed plumber, enjoyed playing golf, and was a Bronze Star and Purple Heart Recepient serving in the U.S. Army during WWII. His memberships include the following: First Baptist Church of Flora, Flora Masonic Lodge #204, Belleville Constistory, Ainad Temple, Clay County Shrine Club, Flora Elks Lodge, life member & Past Commander of Flora VFW Post #3999, Flora American Legion Post #14, and Plumbers Local 149 of Champaign, IL.

He is survived by his wife: Beulah Rapp of Flora; daughter: Judy Beard of Flora; 2 grandchildren: Randy Beard & wife Shirley of Flora and Staci Houston & husband Jimmy of Flora; 4 great-grandchildren: Cody Houston, Taylor Harmon, Miayah Houston, Ethan Houston; 1 sister: Marcella Shinn of Kerney, MO; 2 brothers: Morris Rapp & wife Paula of Charlotte, NC and Paul Rapp & wife Barbara of Texas; several nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son (Daniel), and 2 brothers (Burl & Chester Rapp). Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Rev. Jay Keele officiating.

Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia, with military honors. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Tuesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Masonic Rites. Memorials are suggested to Clay County Home Health or St. Louis Shriner's Hospital.

Rapp, William A. 'Bill' (I44506)

932

Bill served in the United States Navy for 21 years as a flight engineer retiring in 1968.

Bell, William Joseph 'Bill' (I448)

933

Bill was a 1963 graduate of East Richland High School and attended Olney Community College before moving to California.

Weber, William O. 'Bill' (I12865)

934

Bill was a farmer and worked as the head sawyer for Aames. He was a hunter and loved the outdoors.

DeHart, Bill Dean (I601)

935

Bill worked in the oilfield as a roughneck for 30 years and worked in the factory for nearly 25 years after that. Bill enjoyed fishing, gardening, hunting, and spending time around the campfire. He took pleasure in listening to bluegrass music and spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids. Bill was a family man, he loved family gatherings. He was a faithful Christian and loved his Lord and Savior.

Bill was a member of Freedom Baptist Church.

Prosser, William 'Bill' (I45858)

936

Bill Wyatt passed away at his home, Curry House in Cadillac on February 5, 2016. He was 83.

Bill was born June 24, 1932 to Oscar and Merl Wyatt. At age 19, he enlisted and served in the U. S. Army as Corporal/Forward Observer in the Korean War from 1951 to 1954. He received several honors, one being the Purple Heart.

He married Beryl Mitchel February 26, 1954. He worked in various positions on oil well drilling rigs across the country, finishing as a consultant and retiring in 1984.

Bill was a member of the Manton United Methodist Church and was confident of where he would be after death. He loved playing all types of games, especially euchre and pinochle. He was an avid golfer and member of the Missaukee Golf Course.

As health failed, he was able to enjoy putting contests with friends at Curry House. Wherever Bill went , there would be a joke or story to follow. His family loved his humor; as did the many people he came in contact with. He was always making people laugh and felt it was his gift from God to make others smile.

Bill is survived by his three children: Steve, Tom, and Paula Kibbe; eight grandchildren ; twelve great-grandchildren; brother, Nolan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Beryl, of 59 years; sisters: Lucille Kauble, Neva Slankard; and brother, Neil Wyatt; along with many special in-laws.

Per his request his body has been donated for scientific research.

The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Curry House.

Wyatt, William Oscar 'Bill' (I22023)

937

Billie Gene Snell, 74, died at 12:16 P.M. Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.

Mr. Snell was born Oct. 5, 1938 in Clay City, the son of Lindell and Magdlena "Maggie" (Smith) Snell. He was employed at J. & L. Oilfield Supply in Clay City, was a member of Clay City Christian Church, and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fa.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Kurt and Cara Snell of Clay City; one daughter, Kim Dugan of Flora; and a sister, Virginia Moseley of Clay City; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents and one twin brother, Bobbie Dean Snell.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 8, at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City, with Minister Darrel Brandon officiating. Burial was in Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials were to be made to the Clay City Christian Church or Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi.

(Obituary published in Hometown Journal-March 12, 2013)

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Billie was born October 8, 1938 in Clay County to Lindell and Magdlena "Maggie" Snell.

He married Mabel Franklin & they later divorced.

He was employed at J & L Oilfield Supply, Clay City.

He is survived by: Son, Kurt Snell
Daughter, Kim Dugan
Sister, Virginia Moseley
Eight Grandchildren and Three Great Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by his Parents and Twin Brother, Bobbie Dean

Billie was an ardent St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan.

Memorial contributions can be made in Billie's memory to the Clay City Christian Church or the Wabash Christian Retirement Center, 216 College Blvd., Carmi, IL 62821

Snell, Billie Gene (I6115)

938

Billie Jean Colclasure, age 75, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, December 26, 2020, at Flora Gardens Care Center.

She was born March 24, 1945, in Olney, Illinois. In 1970, she married Ivan Colclasure, and he preceded her in death in 1983.

Billie enjoyed coloring pictures, birdwatching, fishing, visiting family, picnics, and watching the Golden Girls on television.

She is survived by her daughter: Brenda Colclasure (fiancé Dale Stockon) of Flora; her longtime significant other: Kerry Bray of Flora; a step grandson: Jonathan Stockon; and nieces and a nephew: Mary and Pam Willis, and Jason Willis. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister: Aileen Standley; and nephews: Rick Willis and James Garr.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial will follow in Rusk Cemetery.

?, Billie Jean (I50954)

939

Billie Jean Schnepper, 85, of Flora and formerly of Clay City, died at 3:50 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2009, Flora Healthcare Center in Flora.

Mrs. Schnepper was born on September 2, 1924, in Noble, the daughter of Eugene and Cordell (Patterson) Michels. She married Francis "Sam" Schnepper on October 8, 1947. He preceded her in death on November 8, 1971.

She owned and operated Billie's Café in Clay City for more than 32 years. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary in Sailor Springs.

Mrs. Schnepper is survived by her daughter, Mary Jo Patridge and her husband, Larry, of Clay City; daughter, Jeanie Hall, of Clay City; son, William "Corky" Schnepper and his wife, Roberta, of Rinard; son, Michael E. Schnepper and his wife, Jodi, of Noble; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Francis "Sam" Schnepper, one brother and one sister.

Services were at Clay City United Methodist Church in Clay City with Rev. Brad Harris and Dick Sharp officiating.

Burial was Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs.

Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Published Olney Daily Mail.

Michels, Billie Jean (I18054)

940

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Living (I143)

941

Billie worked in the agriculture business for many years and had later drove a bus for Clay County Industries prior to his retirement. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Billie also enjoyed watching baseball, and had played in a softball league in the past. He and Marilyn enjoyed time spent together going out to eat and visiting and staying in touch with friends.

White, Billie L. (I45902)

942

Billings Gazette January 28, 1957

STEVENSVILLE - An 83-year-old Stevensville woman, Mrs. Lillian Croughan, perished in a fire of unknown origin here Saturday. The fire belched smoke from the home shortly after Mrs. Croughan reported it to firemen. Minutes later, an unexplained explosion blew out windows and the front door. Mrs. Ray Golder, next door neighbor, noticed the fire just after the alarm was made. She went to the front door to call to the woman. The explosion occurred about that time. Firemen from Stevensville and Etna arrived, but the blaze was too far along. The house burned to the ground. Mrs. Golder recalled that Mrs. Croughan had told her earlier Saturday that the water pipes in her home were frozen and that she had a heat lamp turned on them in a closet. Mrs. Croughan had lived alone in the six-room frame home since 1945. She is survived by three daughters and two sons.

Gray, Lillian Louisa (I33099)

943

Billy Burgess' research indicates she was born in 1877

Hornick, Amy Myrtle (I4121)

944

Billy Gene Byford, 87, of Olney, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Byford, Billy Gene (I37753)

945

Billy Gene Young, age 73, of Cottage Grove, OR, formerly of Flora, IL, passed away at 1:50 am November 15, 2014 at Home.

Billy was born March 24, 1941 in Hope, IL, the son of Carol Eugene Young and Martha Alice Hammack.

He married Linda Rose Peters (Graham) on June 25, 1976. He worked in the oil fields all his life.

Billy is survived by sons, Billy Draper of Alaska, and Jeffery (Kristle) Peters of Cottage Grove, OR; daughters, Annette Draper of Alaska, Rose (Renee) Pat (Pork) Senters of Cottage Grove, OR, and Rhonda (Robert) Sturm of Clay City IL; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren; brothers, Everett Young and Danny Young; and sisters, Luella Justice, Velda Persinger, Ida Rado, Linda Pruitt, Charolette Pride, and Kimberly Young.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Scott Young, and sister, Florene Sharp.

Graveside services are Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 10:30am at Powers Church in Xenia, IL. Meal and fellowship afterwards at 201 Locust Street in Flora. Donations can be made to the family for final expenses.

Young, Billy Gene 'Bill' (I2430)

946

Billy Jo suffered a severe heart attack in 1982 and suffered a stroke about 9 years later.

Gray, Billy Joe (I14)

947

Billy Joe Carter, 82, of rural Flat Rock, IL, died at 1:37 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN.

He was born on August 29, 1936 in Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Oscar Carter & Jesse (Taylor) Carter; both of whom preceded him in death.

He married Elizabeth Lee Creech on October 13, 1962 and she preceded him in death on October 20, 2013. He is also preceded in death by his brothers & sisters- in-law, Earnest & Francis Carter, Troyd & John Ann Carter, Cloyd & Ruth Carter and Taylor Carter; by his brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Maurice Barrett, Warren & Lora Creech and Roger & Shirley Houghtaling; a nephew in infancy; and by his nieces, Dee Aten, Rita Carter, and Lorie Barrett.

He is survived by his children & their spouses, David & Mary Carter (Flat Rock, IL), Cheryl Townley (Flat Rock, IL), Lydia & Todd Fancil (Oblong, IL), and Terri & Jamie VanderStelt (Mt. Vernon, IL); by 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; by his sister, Irma Barrett (Flat Rock, IL); as well as several nieces and nephews.

Bill was a 1955 graduate of Lawrence County High School. He went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Boatswains Mate Airman from 1955-1959.

Back home, he dedicated much of his life to working the fields as a farmer. He also worked for Briggs Pottery for a time. When he allowed himself time to relax, it was often spent outdoors, be that fishing or camping. No matter what he was doing, he preferred to do it with his family by his side. They were the light of his world and will remember their dad and granddad as a jokester who showed his love for them through teasing! They are his legacy and will carry on his memory for as long as they live.

Bill was a man of faith, and there is peace in knowing that he has been reunited with Elizabeth in the presence of God alongside the countless others in the faith who have gone before.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18th at the Port Jackson Cemetery with Pastor Jon Wiseman officiating.

The Goodwine Funeral Home in Flat Rock is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Riley Childrens Hospital, with envelopes available at the cemetery.

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Billy Joe Herdes, 81, of Noble, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Bill was born on January 28, 1937 in Olney, IL, the son of John W. and Margaret (Hasler) Herdes.

He married Alice Clara (Stark) on June 6, 1957 and she preceded him in death on February 6, 1999.

Bill was a US Army Veteran serving in Germany. He worked in the construction trade for nearly 50 years. It's hard to travel around in this area and not see a home that was built by Bill Herdes and Charlie Kuhl. Bill worked on the construction of the CIPS Newton Power Plant. Bill was an avid hunter and raised bird dogs, he also loved horses and enjoyed traveling with his family to horse shows. He was a gun and tractor collector. Bill followed the sports teams of his children for many years and made a lasting impression on the people he met with his unique character. In his later years he took pleasure in visiting with his friends daily on the front porch of his home. He will be missed by all those that knew him. He lost the love of his life, Alice, in 1999. Together they shared 41 years and they were rarely apart.

Bill is survived by his son, Rick Herdes and wife Sarah of Evansville, IN; son, Wayne Herdes and wife Cindy of Noble; daughter, Bridget Kibler and husband Ken of Passport, IL; daughter, Brenda Coffey and husband Don of Ashmore, IL; grandchildren, Taylor (Andrew) Nichols, Connor Herdes, Macy Coffey, Hannah (Brandon Wolfe) McCarty, Olivia (Nate) Blakemore, and Cash Herdes; sisters, Winnie Forrester, Alta Mary Lewis, and Tamera Herdes Hayes; brother, Bob Herdes; several nieces and nephews; and lifelong friends who checked in on him every day.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

Memorials can be made to American Cancer Society.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, with a visitation beginning at 11:30 AM.

Burial at Freedom Cemetery will take place at a later date. Full Military Rites will be performed at the Funeral Home.

Cremation Rites will be accorded following services.

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Billy Neal Cleaver, 75, of Calhoun, died Friday, May 3, 2013, at his residence.

Funeral services at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney with Reverend Mike Baker officiating. Burial in Crest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery in rural Claremont with full military rites at the graveside.

Mr. Cleaver was born May 28, 1937, in Calhoun, the son of William and Lela (Peer) Cleaver. He married Mary Ann Fritchley. She preceded in in death on Sept. 27, 2002.

He was a retired Conservation Officer for the State of Illinois. Billy loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing.

Mr. Cleaver is survived by Patricia Thomas, of Calhoun; daughter, Melody Hardy and husband Mike, of Olney; son, Wade Neal and wife Becky, of Wooster, Ohio; stepdaughters, Brenda Lynn Neal, and Judith Ranea and husband Ron, of Springfield; 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; and brother, Wendell Cleaver and wife Phyllis, of Mobile, Ala.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Fritchley Cleaver, parents, William and Lela Peer Cleaver, and stepson, Danny Lee Feldman.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)

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Billy Ray Sharp, 70, of Flora, IL passed away at his nephew's home in Flora to be with his Savior Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 5:30 PM.

He was born June 2, 1940 in Flora, IL to Leonard & Berniece (Persinger) Sharp.

He was a construction worker and attended Flora Assembly of God. Billy was a Yankee and Steeler fan and enjoyed cooking, hunting, and his family.

He is survived by his children: Billy Sharp of Sullivan, IN, Brenda Hewittt and Kevin Sharp both of Florida, and Allen Sharp of Springfield; 1 sister: Shirley Hoover of Flora; 4 brothers: Raymond "Ray" Sharp of Mattoon, Charles Vernon Sharp of Springfield, Leon Sharp of Louisville, and Brian Sharp of Flora; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers (Terrance Robert Sharp & Leonard Junior Sharp).

Funeral services were held at Flora Assembly of God with visitation at the church prior to service.

Burial was in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, IL.

Sharp, Billy Ray (I19559)

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