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James R. Cain, 80

By Staff reports

Thu Jul 02, 2009, 03:57 PM CDT

James R. Cain, 80, of Flora, passed away on Tuesday at 6:45 a.m. at his home.

James was born on February 11, 1929 in Salem to Paul M. and Bernice (Wilson) Cain. On February 5, 1950, he was married to Marilyn S. Stanford. James was a member of the First Christian Church of Arlington Heights. James was a graduate of the University of Illinois where he was a member of the TKE fraternity. In Flora, he was a member of the Elks and NMN Club. James worked as an accountant and controller for General Motors, Borg Werner and York Fedders.

Thelma Duncan Hill, 80

By Staff reports

Thu Jul 02, 2009, 03:55 PM CDT

Thelma Duncan Hill, 80, of Shreveport, La., formerly of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2009 in Shreveport, La.

She was born on July 30, 1928 in Salem, to Virgil and Lillian (Crutchfield) Duncan. In 1946, she met R.S. “Jack” Hill and they were married on September 1, 1946 at Grace Methodist Church in Salem. She was a member of the Emmanual Baptist Church in Shreveport, La. Thelma was a sweet and loving wife to Jack for 63 years. With her big smile and her love of life, Thelma found joy in visiting with family and friends. She was a wonderful homemaker, had a great personality, and enjoyed a good meal, company, and traveling with her husband. She was beloved and will be missed.

Mary Banhart, 70

By Staff reports

Thu Jul 02, 2009, 03:53 PM CDT

Mary C. Banhart, 70, of Gordonville, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Brandywine Hospital after a battle with cancer.

Born in Louisville, she was the daughter of the late George and Sadie (Schoonover) Gabbert.

She graduated from the University of Illinois and worked from the 1960's until her retirement in 2002 with Conrail in Philadelphia as a Budget Analyst. She was member of Collateral Cuties that met at the Blue Ball Bank where she recently worked.

A.J. Crown Jr., 82

By Staff reports

Thu Jul 02, 2009, 03:51 PM CDT

A.J. Crown Jr., 82, of Flora, passed away Friday, June 26, 2009 at his home.
He was born June 5, 1927 in Ball, Ark. To Abram J. Crown Sr. and Kathryn (Raley) Crown.

A.J. Was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

He was a shear operator and foreman at Rockford Drop Forge in Rockford, Ill. After retirement he farmed.

Nancy Allison, 70

By Staff reports

Thu Jul 02, 2009, 03:48 PM CDT

Nancy Allison, 70, of Xenia, passed away at 6:40 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at her home.

Nancy was born April 26, 1939 at Salem, to Alfred and Nellie R. (Kitchen) Wimberly. She married Donald E. Allison October 25, 1963 and he preceded her in death October 24, 1985.

She was a homemaker and a member of Providence General Baptist Church at Johnsonville.

Joni E. Zink-Hueckistaedt, 38

By Staff reports

Thu Jul 02, 2009, 03:45 PM CDT

Joni Elizabeth Zink-Hueckistaedt went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2009. She was born Joni Elizabeth Zink on June 27, 1971 to John Zink and Caroline (Stanfield) Zink of Louisville, Illinois.

She is survived by her parents, John and Caroline Zink; sons Noah and Landen Hueckstaedt; brothers, Johnny (and Shelly) Zink and Joshua (and Jennifer) Zink; niece Jantzen Zink; nephews, John Logan Zink and Jonah Zink, and a loving circle of extended family and friends.

J. Robert Hale, 89

By Staff reports

Thu Jul 02, 2009, 03:42 PM CDT

J. Robert “Bob” Hale, 89, of Rinard, passed away Friday, June 26, 2009 at 8 p.m. at his home.

He was born January 25, 1920 in Rinard to Barnum E. and Katie (Easten) Hale; they preceded him in death.

He married Paddy J. Dickey on January 29, 1971 in Salem, she survives.

Rev. J.L. Mathis, 89

By Staff reports

Fri Jun 26, 2009, 02:36 PM CDT

Rev. J.L. Mathis, 89, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Evergreen Nursing & Rehab at 8:15 a.m.

Mathis was a retired Southern Baptist minister and member of the First Baptist Church of Louisville. He was born Sept. 20, 1919 in Eldorado, Ill. To Thomas Eddy and Mary Melvina (Jones) Mathis. On Aug. 29, 1943 he married Delia Claudean Downing in Alton, Ill., she survives

Ted B. Mitchell, 99

By Staff reports

Fri Jun 26, 2009, 02:36 PM CDT

Ted B. Mitchell, 99, of Flora, passed away Tuesday June 23 at 4:40 a.m. at Clay County Hospital.

Ted was born on November 2, 1909 in Louisville to Boman and Etta (Bible) Mitchell. On August 27, 1934, he was married in Waterloo to Helen Henderson; she preceded him in death on December 11, 1990.

Ted was a truck driver for Dow Chemical for 36 years. He was of the Methodist Faith and was a member of Flora Masonic Lodge number 204.

Raymond F. Rinehart Jr., 59

By Staff reports

Fri Jun 26, 2009, 02:34 PM CDT

Raymond F. Rinehart Jr., 59, of Xenia, passed away on Monday June 22 at 1 p.m. At St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Raymond was born in Xenia on October 6, 1949 to Raymond F. Rinehart Sr. and Pauline (Johnson) Rinehart. Raymond worked at Hella in Flora. He was a member of Flora Assembly of God and he enjoyed being with his grandchildren.

Bertha Maxine Moore, 90

By Staff reports

Fri Jun 26, 2009, 02:33 PM CDT

Bertha Maxine Moore, 90, passed away on Wednesday, May 20 in Webster, Texas. Formerly of Cisne, Bertha Maxine has lived in the Pearland-Friendswood area since 2005.

She was born on March 18, 1919 in Mount Erie, to Thomas and Maude Walters.

She was retired form Walgreens with 20 years of service.

Paula Sue Arnold, 59

By Staff reports

Fri Jun 26, 2009, 02:32 PM CDT

Paula Sue (Bissell) Arnold, 59 of Pensacola Fla. passed away at 10:30 p.m., June 05, at Covenant Hospice in Pensacola after a short battle of Cancer.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 26 at Pagel Funeral home in Edgewood. Graveside service will be at the Iola cemetery Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m.., with Judy Poe officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Earl L. Slover, 89

By Staff reports

Fri Jun 26, 2009, 02:31 PM CDT

Earl Leroy Slover, age 89, of Flora, passed away on June 23, 2009. He was born July 20, 1919 to Leroy and Florence (Bothwell) Slover, the fifth of seven children.

Earl enlisted in the Navy in 1942. As an enlisted man, Earl was one of the relatively few naval veterans who fought WWII on both sides of the world, serving from 1942-1945. He first saw action in Operation Torch and the invasion of North Africa. Then he saw action in the South Pacific, including the invasion of Okinawa and preparations for the invasion of Japan, which was not needed after the use of the atomic bomb and the surrender of Japan.

James Whitaker, 51

By Staff reports

Fri Jun 26, 2009, 02:13 PM CDT

James Leon “Wick” Whitaker, 51, of Flora, passed away on Tuesday, June 16 at 12:15 p.m. at his residence.

James was born on March 19, 1958 to Henry “Hank” Whitaker and Susie (Fulk) Fender in Tuscola. On June 1, 1984, he was married to Eileen Mefford in Urbana. James loved his dogs and was always there to lend a helping hand to others. James enjoyed fishing and the company of others.

Harry F. Rosborough, 73

By Staff reports

Fri Jun 26, 2009, 02:12 PM CDT

Harry F. Rosborough, 73, of Clay City, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2009 at his residence.

He was retired from Peabody Golion as a welder and also was a truck driver. He was of the United Methodist faith and made a profession of faith as a young man at the Patterson United Methodist Church. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. Harry enjoyed ball games and riding his scooter.

NANCY ELLEN GILLEY, 84

By Alex Haglund

Mon Jun 22, 2009, 09:37 AM CDT

NANCY ELLEN GILLEY, 84 of Flora, IL passed away Friday, June 19, 2009 at 12:50PM at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.

BERTHA A. ENDSLEY, 97

By Alex Haglund

Mon Jun 22, 2009, 09:35 AM CDT

BERTHA A. ENDSLEY, 97 of Mt. Erie, IL passed away at 3:25 PM; Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Burgin Manor Nursing Home; Olney, IL.

Nancy Schlick, 96

Thu Jun 18, 2009, 04:14 PM CDT

Nancy Schlick, 96, of Flora, passed away Friday, June 5 at 9:42 a.m. at County Lane Boarding Home in Flora.

Nancy was born on March 17, 1913 in Oglesby to George and Kate (Spudich) German. In 1954, she was married to Frederick Schlick; he preceded her in death in 1976. Nancy was a Jehovah's Witness and was a minister for Jehovah's Witness Congregation.

Phillip D. Maxwell, 60

By Staff reports

Thu Jun 11, 2009, 11:54 AM CDT

Phillip D. Maxwell, 60, of Flora died at 7:35 p.m. Tuesday at Clay County Hospital in Flora. Arrangements are pending at Frank and Bright Funeral Home.

Flora Police Report

Fri Oct 31, 2008, 09:29 AM CDT

Chief John Nicholson releases the following information:

October 21 at 8:48 a.m. the department investigated an accident in the 900 block of West North Avenue involving a 1997 Dodge Ram pickup operated by Jarrod R. Carter, 26, of Flora and a 1996 Chevrolet Blazer operated by Jacob T. Bennett, 18, of Xenia. No injuries were reported.

Cleotis W. Scott, 82

By Staff reports

Thu Jun 11, 2009, 11:53 AM CDT

Cleotis W. Scott, 82, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Tuesday at 3:55 a.m. at the home of his sister in Xenia.

Cleotis was born in Orchardville on September 18, 1926 to William and Myrtle (Burkett) Scott.

Mr. Scott was a farmer and was formerly employed at Valley Steel and Southwire. He also did construction. Cleotis was a member of Orchardville Community Church.