U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Taylor
DECATUR -- Dave Taylor Sr., 71, of Decatur departed this life 3 p.m. Saturday (March 29, 2003) in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Services will be noon Thursday in Main Street Church of the Living God with the Rev. Cleveland Bradfield officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services in the church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Walker Funeral Service and Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Dave was born Oct. 27, 1931, in Decatur, the son of Howell Taylor Sr. and Bertha M. Taylor. He was a veteran of the
Army, serving in the
Korean War. He worked 38 years for Wagner Castings Co. He was a member of VFW Post 730. He married Thelma Grayned on Sept. 27, 1952. To this union, three children were born.
Dave leaves to mourn his passing and to cherish memories, his loving wife; mother; son, Dave Taylor Jr.; daughter, Elleen; brother, Jerry (Ollie) Taylor of Decatur; sisters, Lucille Spence and Dorothy Brassfield, both of Decatur; Charlotte (Calvin) Teague of St. Louis, Mo.; five grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Baby Boy Taylor; father; and brothers, Walter Taylor and Howell Taylor Jr.
His four-year-old grandson, Jayden, so lovingly said, "We're going to see Paw Paw again someday."
Ventress
DECATUR -- Nadine Ventress, 81, Decatur, died Sunday (March 30, 2003).
Memorial services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Tabernacle Baptist Church. Arrangements by: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes.
Wiles
MACON -- Leota Lorene Wiles, 81, Macon, died Tuesday (April 1, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua.
Baillieul
TAYLORVILLE -- Betty Jane Baillieul, 74, Taylorville, St. Vincent Memorial Hospital employee, died Tuesday (April 1, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville.
Member: First Presbyterian Church, Taylorville, and Eagles Auxiliary. Survivors: husband, Kenneth; brother, Tony McKavetz, Cape Fair, Mo. Preceded by: parents, one sister and one brother.
Furry
SULLIVAN -- R. Kenneth Furry, 85, Sullivan, C&F Machine Works owner/operator, died Monday (March 31, 2003).
Services: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Schilling Funeral Home, Mattoon. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial: Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon.
Kenton
SULLIVAN -- Jean Kenton, 72, of Sullivan died 11:15 a.m. Monday (March 31, 2003) in St. Mary's Hospital.
Graveside memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday in Greenhill Cemetery
with Pastor Leonard Moore officiating. There will be no visitation. Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials: Sullivan Ambulance Service.
Jean was born Sept. 12, 1930, in Sullivan, the daughter of Turner L. and Gladys Thompson Burnett. She had been activity and social services director for Douglas Nursing Center in Mattoon, an activity, social services and special projects director of Sullivan Health Care Center in Sullivan and a member of Jonathan Creek Church, Sullivan. She married Arthur S. "Sam" Kenton on Dec. 5, 1948, in Charleston. He preceded her in death Aug. 21, 2000.
Surviving are her son, Jack L. Kenton of Sullivan; daughter, Nancy R. Kenton of Dalton City; four granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
Bagwell
KINMUNDY -- Lavena Bagwell, Kinmundy, died Tuesday (April 1, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Neal Funeral Home, Kinmundy.
Crittenden
VANDALIA -- Robert "Bob" Crittenden, 85, Vandalia, minister, died Saturday (March 29, 2003).
Graveside services: noon Saturday, Haley Chapel Cemetery, Vandalia. No visitation. Arrangements by: Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia. Memorials: donor's choice.
Davis
LOVINGTON -- Ruth E. Davis, 94, of Lovington died 5:20 a.m. Monday (March 31, 2003) in her home.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in LaPlace Church of the Brethren. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until services. Burial will be in LaPlace Cemetery. Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials: LaPlace Church of the Brethren.
Mrs. Davis was born July 12, 1908, in LaPlace, the daughter of George W. and Emma Wagner Cripe. She was an elementary school teacher for 26 years in Moultrie and Piatt counties and was a member of LaPlace Church of the Brethren. She married Everett Davis on May 1, 1937, in Moultrie County. He preceded her in death Sept. 6, 1979.
Surviving are her daughter, Mary Jo Phelps and husband Harold of Lovington; son, Rick Davis and wife Louise of Elizabethtown, Ky.; grandchildren, Tim Phelps and wife Terry of North Aurora; Troy Phelps and wife Leada of Nashville, Tenn.; Tisha Davis Royal and husband Darren, Tami Davis and Todd Davis, all of Louisville, Ky.; four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother, Don Cripe of Lake City.
Gilbert
CHARLESTON -- Stephen McCall Gilbert, 72, Charleston, retired Sears, Roebuck and Co. credit manager, died Tuesday (April 1, 2003).
Memorial services at a later date. Arrangements by: Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Charleston.
Henson
LOUISVILLE -- Johnie L. Henson, 84, Louisville, nursing home orderly, died Monday (March 31, 2003).
Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Neal Funeral Home, Louisville. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial: Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville.
Hoxsey
VANDALIA -- Alberta C. Hoxsey, 82, Vandalia, homemaker, died Tuesday (April 1, 2003).
Graveside services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia. No visitation. Arrangements by: Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia. Memorials: donor's choice.
Lambert
VANDALIA -- Charles E. "Chas" Lambert, 73, Vandalia, farmer, died Friday (March 28, 2003).
No services. Burial: South Hill Cemetery, Vandalia. Arrangements by: Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia. Memorials: donor's choice.
Parker
KINMUNDY -- Roger Lee Parker, 49, Kinmundy, laborer, died Monday (March 31, 2003).
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Neal Funeral Home, Kinmundy. Visitation: two hours before services. Burial: Martin Cemetery, Alma. Memorials: to the family.
Price
SUMNER -- David L. Price, 68, Sumner, died Monday (March 31, 2003).
Graveside services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Scott Cemetery, Mount Erie. Visitation: one hour before services, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney. Memorials: American Diabetes. Association.
Rodmaker
ATWOOD -- Donna Charlene Rodmaker, 87, of Atwood died 10:40 p.m. Monday (March 31, 2003) in the Arthur Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Hilligoss-Shrader Funeral Home, Atwood, with the Rev. Don Gerkin officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Tuscola Cemetery. Memorials: Atwood Christian Church or Arthur Home Activity Fund.
Mrs. Rodmaker was born April 12, 1915, in Tuscola, the daughter of Charles and Lizzie Weatherford Pippen. She was a homemaker and former nurse's aide for Jarman Memorial Hospital, Tuscola. She was a member of Atwood Christian Church. She married Lee Rodmaker on Dec. 3, 1936, in Tuscola. Mr. and Mrs. Rodmaker had a greenhouse for nearly 30 years at their home in Atwood. He preceded her in death Nov. 15, 1983.
Surviving are her sons, Carl Russell Rodmaker and wife Judy of Beecher City; Marvin Rodmaker of Olney; Larry Rodmaker and wife Judy of Decatur; daughter, Bonnie Helton of Atwood; stepdaughter, Beverly Reed of King City, Ore.; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brother, Gene Pippen and wife Doris of Avon, Ind.; sister, Ruth Foster of Champaign.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, one brother and two sisters.
Smith
DALTON CITY -- Allen E. "Gene" Smith, 69, Dalton City, died Saturday (March 29, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mount Zion. Visitation was Tuesday. Burial: Mount Zion Cemetery. Memorials: American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.
