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     Ira Farrington Veach was buried at Bluegrass Cemetery, Clark Co., Illinois.³ He was born on December 14, 1910 at Clark Co., Illinois; His draft card has a birth year of 1911.^3,4 He married Cora Madge Kemper in 1932.^6,7 Ira Farrington Veach died in 1963.^3,7

     His Social Security Number was 352-12-2779.⁴ Harry Lovern Veach was buried at Skyline Memorial Gardens, 4101 NW Skyline Blvd., Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.⁴ He married Beulah Lucinda Kemper.⁴ Harry Lovern Veach was born on September 14, 1913 at Martinsville, Clark Co., Illinois; His draft card has a birth year of 1914.^3,4,5 He died on January 29, 1963 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 49.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 313-66-0651.⁸ Mary Fern Veach was buried at Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, Clark Co., Illinois.^9,4 She The train bound for Glory Land pulled into the Casey Health Care Center on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Mary Fern Ennis, 97, of Oilfield, IL answered her Heavenly Father's beckoning and boarded the train at 7:10 p.m. Mom's favorite song was "Looking For A City." The Glory Train knows where that city is, and on it's arrival she stepped down onto the streets of gold. She should be settled in her mansion in time to celebrate her 98th birthday on Wednesday. Mary Fern Ennis was born September 14, 1913, in Clark County, IL, the daughter of Jesse R. Veach and Amanda Jane McNulty Veach. On November 23, 1934, she married Elbert Grier Ennis in Oilfield, IL. He passed away on July 30, 1982. Survivors include sons, Theron (Pete) Ennis and wife Sharon of Casey, IL; Dwight Ennis and wife Leeila of Westfield, IL; Morris Ennis and wife Mary Kay of Decatur, IL; daughters, Ruth Ann Beasley of Oilfield, IL; Sharon Stephen and husband Warren of Oilfield, IL; Martha Menser and husband Jerry of Westfield, IL; Zoe Williams and friend Garry Chittick of Clinton, IN; sister in law, Jerri Veach of Westfield, IL; twenty grandchildren; forty great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her dearly beloved husband, Elbert, two sisters, four brothers including her twin, Harry, son in law, Gene Beasley, daughter in law, Joyce Sawyer Ennis; one granddaughter and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Ennis was a homemaker and later in life operated the Oilfield Store with her husband, Elbert. She was famous for her bologna sandwiches at the store. She was a member of the Willis Chapel Church of God for over 75 years. She was also a member of the Willis Chapel Ladies Aid. Mary never wanted to miss a service to sing and praise her Jesus. She enjoyed driving Miss Serena Connelly to town and to church. Her family was very special to her and she always looked forward to spending time with them. Burial will follow in the Washington Street Cemetery. Mrs. Ennis' family would like to acknowledge the staff of Casey Health Care Center for their exceptional love and care.⁴ She was born on September 14, 1913 at Clark Co., Illinois.^10,9,8 As of November 23, 1934,her married name was Ennis.⁴ She married Elbert Grier Ennis on November 23, 1934 at Oilfield, Clark Co., Illinois.^3,4 Mary Fern Veach died on September 11, 2011 at Casey, Clark Co., Illinois, at age 97.^4,9,8

     His Social Security Number was 352-12-4861.⁷ Jesse Mack Veach was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Westfield, Clark Co., Illinois.^3,5 He was born on January 26, 1917 at Marshall, Clark Co., Illinois.^7,4 He married Elnora Jean "Jerry" Hepler on April 12, 1936 at Casey, Clark Co., Illinois.⁸ Jesse Mack Veach died on April 17, 1966 at Westfield, Clark Co., Illinois, at age 49.^3,5 He WESTFIELD, Ill. — Jesse Mack Veach, 49, at his residence. He was an employe of the Westfield Fertilizer Company. He is survived by the widow, Elnora; a son, Rondal, Charleston; a daughter, Mrs. Delores Galey, Arthur, Ill; the mother, Mrs. Amanda Veach, Martinsville; a brother, Russell, Martinsville; three sisters, Mrs. Sylvan Hazen, RR, Casey; Mrs. Elbert Ennis, Westfield, and Mrs. Cecile Washburn, Paris, and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. on April 19, 1966.⁵

     Emmalina Christina "Emma" Washburn was buried at Bluegrass Cemetery, Clark Co., Illinois.^5,3 Her Social Security Number was 341-30-2427.⁶ She MARTINSVLLE, Ill. - Emma C. Veach, 79, of Matinsville died at 5:l0 p.m. Thursday in Heartland Manor Nursing Home at Casey. She was a homemaker. She was born Aug. 28, 1908, in Clark County to Leonard and Margaret Washburn. Her husband, Russell Veach, died in June 1978. Survivors include one daughter, Betty Dean of Martinsville; four sons, Earl Veach of Martinsville, Fenton Veach of Paris, Vernon Veach of Neoga, Ill., and Leonard Veach of Marion, Ill; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Pilgrim Holiness Church. Burial is in Blue Grass Cemetery.³ She was born on August 28, 1908 at Clark Co., Illinois.^6,3 As of circa 1927,her married name was Veach.⁷ She married Russell John Veach, son of Jesse R. Veach and Amanda J. McNulty, circa 1927.^7,1,2,3 Emmalina Christina "Emma" Washburn died on November 15, 1987 at Casey, Clark Co., Illinois, at age 79.^6,3

     His Social Security Number was 357-16-4114.⁹ Earl Lee Veach was buried at Mount Cemetery (also known as Mound Cemetery), Johnson Township, Clark Co., Illinois.^4,3 He was born on July 4, 1927 at Martinsville, Clark Co., Illinois.^9,4,2,3,10 He married Hazel Ellen Yealick on April 24, 1949.^4,3,11 Earl Lee Veach died on September 18, 2006 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 79.^9,4,3,11,10 He MARTINSVILLE, Ill. — Earl Veach, 79, of Martinsville died Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, in the emergency room of Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born July 4, 1927, in Martinsville to Russell and Emmilaine Washburn Veach. He was a retired semi truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Yealick Veach, whom he married April 24, 1949; one son and daughter-in-law, Loren and Belinda Veach of Boaz, Ala; one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Mark Bowers of Marshall; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Fenton and Virginia Veach of McMinnville, Tenn., and Vernon and Reba Veach of Florida; one sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Bud Dean of Martinsville; six grandchildren and their spouses, Angela and Chris Zora of Champaign, Shawn and Alisha Bowers, Elizabeth and Tim Sanders, all of Marshall, Jessica and David Pinkston, Craig and Christy Morton, and Brian Veach, all of Boaz; and seven great-grandchildren, Andrew and Jacob Zora, Chase and Keria Bowers, Mackenzie Sanders, Trey Morton and Michael Pinkston. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Leonard. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of Voiture 40&8, American Legion Post 90 in Marshall, AmVets Post 41, Clark Lodge 603 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons. Graveside services are 2 p.m. CDT Wednesday in Mound Cemetery, rural Casey, with the Rev. Art Orndorff officiating. Graveside military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 90. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. today in Greenwell Funeral Home, with a Masonic memorial service at 7 p.m. conducted by Lodge 603. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners’ Hospital Burn Center in Cincinnati; or to the charity of your choice. on September 18, 2006.⁴

     Hazel Ellen Yealick was buried at Mount Cemetery (also known as Mound Cemetery), Johnson Township, Clark Co., Illinois.^3,2 She Hazel Ellen Veach, 87, of Marshall, IL, formerly of Martinsville, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. She was born on Feb. 14, 1930 to Claude and Freda (Wright) Yealick.She was a retired machine operator from Pap-R-Products and also worked at V.D. Colson's in Paris as well. She is survived by her son, Loren (Belinda) Veach of Albertville, AL; a daughter, Sandra (Mark) Bowers of Marshall, IL; two sisters, Clara (Richard) Scott and Violet Yealick. She was a wonderful, doting grandmother of five grandchildren who all enjoyed her specialty, homemade noodles. Her grandchildren include, Craig (Kristie) Morton, Angie (Chris) Zora, Shawn (Alisha) Bowers, Jessica (David) Pinkston, Brian Veach, Elizabeth (Tim) Sanders. She was also a great grandmother to eight great grandchildren, Trey Morton, Michael Pinkston, Andrew & Jacob Zora, Mackenzie & Toby Sanders and Chase and Keira Bowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Veach on Sept. 18, 2006 as well as two brothers, Merle and Paul Yealick and a sister, Wilda Keeney. Private graveside services will be Friday in the Mount Cemetery, rural Casey, IL.² She was born on February 14, 1930 at Illinois.^3,2 As of April 24, 1949,her married name was Veach.¹ She married Earl Lee Veach, son of Russell John Veach and Emmalina Christina "Emma" Washburn, on April 24, 1949.^1,3,2 Hazel Ellen Yealick died on January 31, 2018 at Illinois at age 87.^3,2

     Betty Jean Veach was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, East Oakland Township, Coles Co., Illinois.³ She was born on March 20, 1929 at Martinsville, Clark Co., Illinois.^3,5 As of September 10, 1949,her married name was Dean.³ She married Charles Franklin "Bud" Dean on September 10, 1949 at Martinsville, Clark Co., Illinois.^6,2,3,4,5 Betty Jean Veach died on September 20, 2015 at Paris, Edgar Co., Illinois, at age 86.^3,5 She MARTINSVILLE — Betty Jean Veach Dean, 86, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 3:17 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Paris Health Care Center, Paris, IL. She was born on March 20, 1929 in Martinsville, IL the daughter of John Russell Veach and Emmalina Christina Washburn Veach. On September 10, 1949 she married Charles Franklin “Bud” Dean in Martinsville, IL. He passed away on December 13, 2014. Survivors include sons, Charles “Bud” Dean and wife Dorothy of Kansas, IL, John Dean and wife Debora of Martinsville and Alan Dean and wife Genettia of Martinsville, IL; daughter, Beverly Kittle and husband Butch of Fairborn, OH; and sixteen grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and four brothers. Mrs. Dean was a retired registered nurse. She graduated in 1949 from the Paris Hospital Nursing School. Betty had previously served as the OB supervisor at the old Charleston Hospital, plant nurse at Trailmobile, then nursing director for Heartland Manor in Casey, IL. She was a member of the Martinsville First Christian Church. on September 23, 2015.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 015-26-3193.⁷ Fenton Russell Veach was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Woodbury, Cannon Co., Tennessee.^2,3 He was born on August 14, 1933 at Martinsville, Clark Co., Illinois.^7,2,3 He married Virginia J. Todd on May 29, 1952.^2,3,8 Fenton Russell Veach died on May 13, 2010 at McMinnville, Warren Co., Tennessee, at age 76.^7,2,3 He MINNVILLE, Tenn. — Fenton Russell Veach, 76, of McMinnville, Tenn., passed away on Thursday, May 13 at River Park Hospital of an extended illness. His family received friends on Sunday, May 16 and on Monday, May 17 at the Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home. Funeral services for Veach were held at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home, McMinnville, Tenn., with Brother Tim Miles officiating. Private family internment will be at a later date in the Riverside Cemetary in Woodbury, Tenn. Veach was born in Martinsville on Aug. 14, 1933, the son of the late John R. and Emmalina Washburn Veach. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa, and loyal friend. He was married to Virginia J. Todd Veach for 57 years. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church in McMinnville, Tenn., and was a Red Cross volunteer. He was a retired federal grain inspector for the Champaign-Danville Grain Inspection Agency. He is survived by Virginia J. Todd Veach of McMinnville, Tenn., a son, Russell C. and his wife, Maria Veach of Morrison, Tenn., a daughter, Crystal R. and her husband Doug Malone of McMinnville, Tenn., a sister, Betty J. and her husband Charles Dean of Martinsville, and a brother, Vernon Veach and his wife Reva of Palestine. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Gina Boyd (Stan), Tina Overton (Jay), Todd Veach (Leslie), Miranda Edwards (Matt) Dillon Littleton and seven great-grandchildren. Veach was preceded in death by his parents, John Russell and Emma Washburn Veach, and two brothers, Earl and Leonard Veach.
on May 17, 2010.²

     Vernon W. Veach was buried at Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Crawford Co., Illinois.⁴ He was born on March 30, 1942 at Clark Co., Illinois.⁴ He married Sharon Kay Cline on April 28, 1961.⁷ Vernon W. Veach married Reva Unknown on December 22, 1990.⁴ Vernon W. Veach died on November 2, 2013 at Palestine, Crawford Co., Illinois, at age 71.⁴ He PALESTINE - Vernon Veach, 71, of Palestine, IL passed away at 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2013 in the comfort of his home. He was born March 30, 1942 in Clark County, IL, the son of Russell Veach and Emma Washburn Veach. He worked road construction for Howell Asphalt in Mattoon for several years. In his free time, he enjoyed tinkering on lawn-mowers and other small engines, as well fishing in his younger years. He married his wife, Reva on December 22, 1990, and she survives. He is also survived by his two daughters, Melba Pugh & husband Kerry (Robinson, IL) and Verna Stitt & husband Mike (Highlands Ranch, CO); his stepchildren, Charles Ralston & wife Kathy (North Carolina), Cathy Bond & Jace Taylor (Palestine, IL), and Amy Schell & husband Ryan (North Port, FL); his grandchildren, Stephanie Pugh, Christina Pugh, Jessica Pugh, Melissa Stitt, Alex Stitt, Derick Stitt, William Ralston, Carolyn Ralston, Adrianna Bond, Autumn Bond, and Aiden Bond; his sister, Betty Dean & husband Bud (Martinsville, IL); as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Fenton, Leonard and Earl Veach; and his grandson, Jared Stitt. Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery. on November 8, 2013.⁴

     Charles Franklin "Bud" Dean was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, East Oakland Township, Coles Co., Illinois.^5,4 He was born on July 18, 1926 at Oakland, Coles Co., Illinois.^3,5,4 He married Betty Jean Veach, daughter of Russell John Veach and Emmalina Christina "Emma" Washburn, on September 10, 1949 at Martinsville, Clark Co., Illinois.^1,2,5,4,6 Charles Franklin "Bud" Dean died on December 13, 2014 at Martinsville, Clark Co., Illinois, at age 88.^4,5,6 He MARTINSVILLE - Charles Franklin "Bud" Dean, 88, Martinsville, World War II Army veteran and carpenter, died Saturday (Dec. 13, 2014) at his son's home. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Oakland, with military rites. He was born July 18, 1926, in Oakland, the son of James and Lela Daniels Dean. He married Betty Jean Veach in 1949; She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Charles Dean of Kansas; John Dean and Allan Dean, both of Martinsville; one daughter, Beverly Kittle of Fairborn, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren. He was preceded by one brother, four sisters and two grandchildren. Mr. Dean was formerly employed as a carpenter and was formerly employed at Oakland Lumber. He was a WWII Army Veteran. He was a member of the Martinsville First Christian Church and the Oakland Christian Church. on December 15, 2014.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 330-32-7901.⁸ Leonard Jesse Veach was buried at Jewett Cemetery, Jewett, Cumberland Co., Illinois.^2,3 He married Dorothy Ellen Whitaker.⁹ Leonard Jesse Veach was born on August 13, 1938 at Martinsville, Clark Co., Illinois.^8,3,4 He married Peggy Lynn Elliott on June 5, 1971.^3,10,11 Leonard Jesse Veach died on October 7, 1995 at Marion, Williamson Co., Illinois, at age 57.^8,3 He MARION - Leonard J. Veach, 57, of Marion, formerly of Martinsville, died at 7:52 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 7, 1995) at Marion Memorial Hospital in Marion. Burial will be in Jewett Cemetery in Jewett. He was born Aug. 13, 1938 in Martinsville, the son of John Russell and Emma Washburn Veach. He married Peggy Elliott in 1971. She survives. Survivors also include two sons, John Veach of Greenup and Michael Veach of Johnson City; a daughter, Lenora Lynn Gwin of Marion; three brothers, Earl Veach of Martinsville, Fenton Veach of Paris and Vernon Veach of Florida; a sister, Mrs. Betty Dean of Martinsville; and seven grandchildren. He was retired from the American Fiberlight Co. in Marion as a foreman. He was a member of the Walnut Baptist Church in Crab Orchard. on October 9, 1995.³

     Cora Madge Kemper was buried at Bluegrass Cemetery, Clark Co., Illinois.^5,2,3 She was born on April 14, 1914 at Cumberland Co., Illinois.^6,2,3 As of 1932,her married name was Veach.² She married Ira Farrington Veach, son of Jesse R. Veach and Amanda J. McNulty, in 1932.^1,2 Cora Madge Kemper died on January 30, 1991 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 76.^6,2,3 She MARTINSVILLE - Cora Veach, 76, of Martinsville died at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 30, 1991) at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Ind. Burial will be in Blue Grass Cemetery north of Martinsville. She was born April 14, 1914, in Cumberland County, the daughter of John and Lura Hill Kemper. She married Ira Veach in 1932; he died in 1963. Surviving are two sons, Bob Veach of Casey and Ernest Lee Veach of Martinsville; two daughters, Mrs. Wanda Galeener and Mrs. Helen Sanders, both of Martinsville; 16 grandchildren; and 32 greatgrandchildren. She also was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters, one grandchild, and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Veach was a member of the Willis Chapel Church in Martinsville and the Martinsville Home Extension. on February 1, 1991.²

     Her Social Security Number was 341-30-2431.⁴ Wanda Lou Veach was buried at Bluegrass Cemetery, Clark Co., Illinois.¹ She was born on June 15, 1936 at Martinsville, Clark Co., Illinois.^1,2,4 As of January 17, 1952,her married name was Galeener.¹ She married Monnie L. Galeener on January 17, 1952.^1,5 Wanda Lou Veach died on January 15, 2005 at Martinsville, Clark Co., Illinois, at age 68.^1,2,4 She MARTINSVILLE, Ill. - Wanda Galeener, 68, of Martinsville died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, in her home. She was a homemaker. She was born June 15, 1936, in Martinsville to Ira Veach and Cora Kemper Veach. She married Monnie Galeener on Jan. 17, 1952, he died March 29, 1997. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Becky Galeener of Martinsville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Tim Daugherty and Barbara and Tony Daugherty, all of Martinsville; one daughter-in-law, Tonya Lindley and her husband Stanley of Martinsville; one brother, Bob Veach of Martinsville; one sister, Helen Sanders of Martinsville; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by one son, Randy Galeener; one daughter, Dixie Dudley; two granddaughters; and one brother, Ernie Veach. She was a member of Martinsville First Baptist Church. Services are 10 a.m. CST Tuesday in the church, with the Rev. Art Orndorff and Randy Black officiating. Burial is in Blue Grass Cemetery, in rural Martinsville. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Monday in Greenwell Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund. on January 16, 2005.¹