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Male 1872 - 1943  (71 years)


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  1. 1.  Jesse Robert "Bob" Hedges was born on 20 May 1872 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 17 Oct 1943; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: drayman, farmer
    • Census: 1900, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Simpson Township, Dewey County, Oklahoma
    • Census: 1920, Simpson Township, Dewey County, Oklahoma
    • Census: 1930, Simpson Township, Dewey County, Oklahoma
    • Census: 1940, Simpson Township, Dewey County, Oklahoma

    Notes:

    Jess Robert Hedges Died October 17 Near Cestos
    Jess Robert Hedges, age 71, passed away Sunday, October 17, at his home in the Cestos community. He had been in poor health for some time.
    Mr. Hedges was a pioneer of this section, having resided on the same place in the Cestos community for thirty-three years. He was widely known and it was with much sadness that his many friends learned of his passing.
    He leaves to mourn his passing his wife of the home; six sons, Jesse M. of Vici, Fay M. of Selling, Gordon of Vici, Elmer of Temple Arizona, Frank of Cloudcroft, New Mexico and Leonard Ray of the U.S. Army in service overseas; two daughters, Mrs. Norm Wildman and Mrs. Lynn Espy, both of Vici; besides other relatives and many friends.
    Funeral services were held at Richmond Christian church Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Lowe of Woodward officiating. Burial was made in Sunnyside cemetery under the direction of the Shaw Funeral Home
    The Vici Beacon, Vici, Oklahoma. Thursday, 21 October 1943.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96518055/jesse-robert-hedges

    Jesse married Lucy Craddock on 16 Nov 1896 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois. Lucy (daughter of William Craddock and Sophia Miller) was born on 7 May 1878 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 20 Jul 1969; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Jesse Max Hedges  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 May 1897 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 22 Apr 1974 in Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
    2. 3. Fay Marcus Hedges  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Oct 1899 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Nov 1985; was buried in Brumfield Cemetery, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
    3. 4. Eura Ann Hedges  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1902 in Illinois; died on 19 Jun 1974 in Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
    4. 5. Gordon Taylor Hedges  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jan 1904 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Jan 1987 in Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
    5. 6. Elmer William Hedges  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jul 1906 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 22 Jan 1998 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Resthaven Park West Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona.
    6. 7. Robert Franklin Hedges  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Nov 1909 in Illinois; died on 31 Oct 1994; was buried in Brumfield Cemetery, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
    7. 8. Lula May Hedges  Descendancy chart to this point was born after 1910; died in May 1915; was buried in Riley Cemetery, Lenora, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
    8. 9. Alice Sophia Hedges  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Oct 1914 in Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 23 Jul 1993; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.
    9. 10. Leonard Ray Hedges  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jan 1917 in Cestos, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 7 Jun 1945 in Salzburg, Austria; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jesse Max Hedges Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jesse1) was born on 4 May 1897 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 22 Apr 1974 in Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1930, Webster Township, Woodward County, Oklahoma

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96518093/jess-m.-hedges

    Family/Spouse: Mary E. Green. Mary was born on 12 Mar 1902 in Missouri; died on 23 Jul 1967; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Barbara Maxine Hedges  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1920 in Cestos, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 7 Sep 1993 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma; was buried in Hennessey Cemetery, Hennessey, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma.
    2. 12. Brian Caroll Hedges  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jan 1922 in Woodward County, Oklahoma; died on 28 Sep 2000 in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
    3. 13. Betty Louise Hedges  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jan 1925 in Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 19 Feb 1993; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma.

  2. 3.  Fay Marcus Hedges Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jesse1) was born on 24 Oct 1899 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Nov 1985; was buried in Brumfield Cemetery, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma
    • Census: 1940, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123856250/fay-m-hedges

    Family/Spouse: Beatrice A. Watson. Beatrice was born on 11 Jun 1900 in Kansas; died on 16 Dec 1985; was buried in Brumfield Cemetery, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Duane Thurman Hedges  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Dec 1921 in Cestos, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 30 Nov 2007 in Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Brumfield Cemetery, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
    2. 15. Wendel Lorraine Hedges  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Dec 1925 in Cestos, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 30 Jul 2015 in Custer County, Oklahoma; was buried in Brumfield Cemetery, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma.

  3. 4.  Eura Ann Hedges Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jesse1) was born on 14 Jan 1902 in Illinois; died on 19 Jun 1974 in Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    Vici
    Wildman, Eura, 72. Services Saturday (Shaw).
    The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Saturday, 22 June 1974.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44793641/eura-ann-wildman

    Eura married Norman Ray Wildman on 25 May 1922 in Dewey County, Oklahoma. Norman (son of Marmaduke Wildman and Edith May Stovin) was born on 25 Sep 1899 in Oklahoma; died on 19 Mar 1996 in Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Gordon Taylor Hedges Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jesse1) was born on 24 Jan 1904 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Jan 1987 in Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Simpson Township, Dewey County, Oklahoma

    Notes:

    Woodward
    Hedges, Gordon, 82. Services Saturday (Shaw, Vici).
    The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Friday, 30 January 1987.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96517957/gordon-taylor-hedges

    Family/Spouse: Jessie May Bailey. Jessie was born on 13 Apr 1912 in Dewey County, Oklahoma; died in Sep 1979 in Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Elmer William Hedges Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jesse1) was born on 31 Jul 1906 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 22 Jan 1998 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Resthaven Park West Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: minister
    • Census: 1940, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma

    Notes:

    Elmer Hedges, 91, of Phoenix, a retired minister, died Jan. 22, 1998. He was born in Sidell, Ill., and was a Mason. Survivors include his daughter Joanne Sanson; son, John L.; and four grandchildren. Services 3 p.m. Monday, Life Center at Beatitudes Campus, 1610 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix. Contributions: American Heart Association, Arizona Affiliate, 2929 S. 48th St., Tempe AZ 85282.
    Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona. Sunday, 25 January 1998.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/175573052/elmer-w-hedges

    Elmer married Ruth Lucille Krone on 10 Jul 1957 in Cook County, Illinois. Ruth was born on 24 Dec 1904 in Oklahoma; died on 2 Sep 1973 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Resthaven Park West Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Robert Franklin Hedges Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jesse1) was born on 20 Nov 1909 in Illinois; died on 31 Oct 1994; was buried in Brumfield Cemetery, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123477755/robert-franklin-hedges

    Family/Spouse: Will Mae DeWesse. Will was born on 7 May 1913 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma; died on 27 Jul 2000 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico; was buried in Brumfield Cemetery, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 8.  Lula May Hedges Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jesse1) was born after 1910; died in May 1915; was buried in Riley Cemetery, Lenora, Dewey County, Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96515342/lula-may-hedges


  8. 9.  Alice Sophia Hedges Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jesse1) was born on 24 Oct 1914 in Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 23 Jul 1993; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34405199/alice-sophia-brown

    Block 00222 000101 - NW-N/2

    Alice married Willis Lynn Espy on 6 Apr 1935 in McClain County, Oklahoma, and was divorced before 1955. Willis was born on 1 Aug 1915 in Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 29 Jan 1990 in Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Riley Cemetery, Lenora, Dewey County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Burtis Lynn Espy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Apr 1938 in Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 19 Nov 1999; was buried in Riley Cemetery, Lenora, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
    2. 17. Christina Jane Espy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1940 in Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 5 Sep 2020 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.

    Alice married Gilbert Hilton Brown on 17 Aug 1955 in Guymon, Texas County, Oklahoma. Gilbert was born on 13 Oct 1910 in Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 19 Oct 1987; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 10.  Leonard Ray Hedges Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jesse1) was born on 19 Jan 1917 in Cestos, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 7 Jun 1945 in Salzburg, Austria; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: WWII

    Notes:

    Cpl. Leonard Hedges S.S. Guard In Austria, Died June 7, There.
    Word was received by Mrs. Robert Hedges of Vici, Wednesday from the war department, stating that her son, Cpt. Leonard Hedges, died June 7, 1945. In his last letter to his relatives, dated June 1st in Austria, said he was guarding S.S. troops, and further stated, “You might think the was is over, over here, but if you were where I am, you would think differently.”
    Cpl. Hedges, 27-years of age was inducted into service in February, 1941, trained in Field Artillery at Fort Bill and three other camps, before going to Fort Ord, Calif., and sent to the Aleutians for four months. Returning, he visited his relatives and then sent to Fort Bill for three months special training before he was sent in January, 1944 for overseas service in Italy, France and Germany. Other than his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Norman Wildman and Mrs. Lynn Espy, and five brothers, Jess, Gordon and Elmer Hedges of Richmond community; Faye Hedges, Seiling, and Frank Hedges, Taos, N. Mexico.
    Woodward County Journal, Woodward, Oklahoma. Thursday, 28 June 1945.


    Cpl. Leonard R. Hedges
    Cpl. Leonard R. Hedges, T/5, F.A., son of Lucy J. Hedges and the late J.R. Hedges, was born at Cestos, Oklahoma, on January 19, 1918, and died June 7, 1945, at Salzburg, Austria, at the age of 27 years, four months and 18 days.
    Cpl. Hedges received his education in the Richmond community and united with the Christian church at an early age.
    He entered the services of his country February 24, 1942, and was stationed at Fort Sill, Okla., until May of that year when he went to Fort Bragg, N. Carolina. Later that fall he went to Camp Carson, Colo., and from there back to Fort Sill for a three months Saddler’s Course. Then on to Camp Hale, Colo. In the fall of 1943, he was transferred to Camp Ord, Calif., and from there he went to the Aleutian Islands and was in the invasion of Kiska. He returned to the States about Christmas of the same year and after a 30 day furlough, went again to Fort Sill and from there to the European Theater of operation. He served in Italy, France, and Germany and Austria where he met his untimely death. Other than his mother, he leaves to mourn his passing, two sisters, Mrs. N.B. Wildman and Mrs. Lynn Espy of the Cestos community; and five brothers, Jess Hedges and Gordon Hedges, Cestos; F.M. Hedges, Seiling; Frank Hedges, Taos, New Mexico, and Rev. Elmer Hedges, Tempe, Ariz.
    Woodward County Journal, Woodward, Oklahoma. Thursday, 12 July 1945.


    Details of Leonard Hedges Death Received by Family.
    Details concerning the death of T/5 Leonard R. Hedges were received this week. Hedges died June 7th.
    A letter from the War Department disclosed that Leonard died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds while he was inspecting a 30-calibre at about 12 noon at Salsburg, Austria.
    When news of Mrs. Hedges’ death was received no information was given at the time, and the family had been, until now, uninformed as to the actual cause.
    The Vici Beason, Vici, Oklahoma. Thursday, 2 August 1945.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/135543658/leonard-ray-hedges



Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Barbara Maxine Hedges Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jesse2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 15 Aug 1920 in Cestos, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 7 Sep 1993 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma; was buried in Hennessey Cemetery, Hennessey, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    Hennessey
    Holder, Barbara M., 73. Services Friday (Cordry-Sisson).
    The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Thursday, 9 September 1993.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121810704/barbara-maxine-holder

    Barbara married Ivan Alexander Holder on 1 Nov 1940. Ivan was born on 17 Apr 1914 in Dacoma, Woods County, Oklahoma; died on 6 Jun 2014 in Hennessey, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma; was buried in Hennessey Cemetery, Hennessey, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 12.  Brian Caroll Hedges Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jesse2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 27 Jan 1922 in Woodward County, Oklahoma; died on 28 Sep 2000 in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: World War II.
    • Census: 1850, Webster Township, Woodward County, Oklahoma

    Notes:

    _MILT:
    US Army. Corporal.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156341422/brian-caroll-hedges

    Family/Spouse: Unknown Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. William Max Hedges  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Dec 1946 in Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma; died on 3 Jan 1947 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.

  3. 13.  Betty Louise Hedges Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jesse2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 30 Jan 1925 in Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 19 Feb 1993; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9042134/betty-l-clayton

    Betty married Lyle Marion Clayton on 17 Jun 1944 in California. Lyle was born on 30 Jun 1924 in Cedarville, Woodward County, Oklahoma; died on 26 Jul 1982; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Marc Lyle Clayton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jul 1945 in Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 1 Jul 2019 in Chester, Major County, Oklahoma; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma.
    2. 20. Connie Sue Clayton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 May 1947 in Mooreland, Woodward County, Oklahoma; died on 20 Jun 2016 in Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma.
    3. 21. Mike Leslie Clayton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Oct 1950 in Chadron, Dawes County, Nebraska; died on 24 Feb 2009 in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma.

  4. 14.  Duane Thurman Hedges Descendancy chart to this point (3.Fay2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 6 Dec 1921 in Cestos, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 30 Nov 2007 in Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Brumfield Cemetery, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: World War II.

    Notes:

    The funeral for Duane T. Hedges, 85, of Seiling, will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Redinger Funeral Home Chapel. Dennis Adair, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Brumfield Cemetery.

    He was born Dec. 6, 1921, in Cestos to Fay and Beatrice Watson Hedges and died Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in Seiling.
    He graduated from Seiling High School in 1939. He married Elnora Elizabeth "Betty" Burchett Dec. 15, 1941, in Seiling. He entered the Army Air Corps and served during World War II in the 3rd Photo and Reconnaissance squadron in the Pacific. He was honorably discharged and returned to Seiling, and they moved to Stillwater in 1948. He earned a degree in agronomy at Oklahoma A&M. He and his brother owned and operated Hedges Brothers farm store. They built a feed mill north of town in 1960 and entered into a partnership with Dean Gaden. The business became known as Hedges and Gaden. He farmed and ranched. He was a member of Seiling American Legion Post No. 69 and a member of First Christian Church. He served as mayor of Seiling in the 1960s. He also served on Seiling Municipal Hospital Board, Airport Board, Seiling Housing Authority and was instrumental in getting cable television to Seiling.

    Surviving are one daughter, Cindy Smith of Canton; one sister, Anne Decker; two brothers, Wendell Hedges and Darwin Hedges, all of Seiling; and three grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Hedges, May 23, 1998.

    Memorials may be made to the Area Medical Foundation or the Brumfield Cemetery through the funeral home.
    Condolence may be made online at www.redingerfuner alhome.com.
    EnidNews.com


    _MILT:
    US Army Air Force. Staff Sergeant.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123706937/duane-t-hedges

    Duane married Elnora Elizabeth Burchett on 15 Dec 1941. Elnora was born on 15 Aug 1920 in Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 23 May 1998 in Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Brumfield Cemetery, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 15.  Wendel Lorraine Hedges Descendancy chart to this point (3.Fay2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 1 Dec 1925 in Cestos, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 30 Jul 2015 in Custer County, Oklahoma; was buried in Brumfield Cemetery, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: Korea.

    Notes:

    Wendell L. Hedges, 89, was born December 1, 1925, in Cestos, Oklahoma, to Fay and Beatrice (Watson) Hedges. Wendell attended Seiling School, graduating in 1945 as president of his senior class. Wendell and Patty met while attending Oklahoma A&M College (now Oklahoma State University). Wendell graduated in 1950 with a BS degree in agricultural education. Wendell taught school in Nebraska for two years and then returned to Seiling in 1952 to go into business with his brother, Duane. In 1954 Wendell was drafted into the U.S. Army and served two years in the Medical Corps as a medic, including a tour in Puerto Rico. Wendell enrolled in 1957 to pursue a master of science in administrative education program and received his MS degree in 1958 from Oklahoma State University. Wendell and Patty married on December 6, 1957, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After residing in Phoenix, Arizona for a short time, Wendell and Patty returned to Seiling, Oklahoma. Wendell served on the Seiling School Board for seven years, the Dewey County Fair Board for six years, the Seiling Housing Authority for four years, the Seiling Nursing Center for five years, Chairman of the Community State Bank Board of Directors from 1958-1964, Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America from 1958-1964 and a member of the Oklahoma Inventor’s Congress. Wendell enjoyed gardening and was always coming up with new ideas for inventions. Wendell was actively involved in the First Christian Church where he loved teaching high school students about the Bible. After retiring from Hedges Ag Service, Wendell taught Vo-Ag at Navajo Tohatchi High School located close to Gallup New Mexico in 2004. He enjoyed meeting and dancing with friends through the Senior Citizen Center, where he met Deloris. In December 2010, Wendell and Deloris married and made their home in Vici, Oklahoma.

    Wendell’s legacies are his four children, Rebecca Clayton and husband Larry of Chester, James Hedges and wife Kim of Seiling, David Hedges and wife Kathleen of Fort Smith, AR and Frank Hedges and wife Beverly of Arcadia, OK; sister Anne Decker and husband Gene of Seiling; brother Darwin Hedges and wife Laverne of Seiling; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great grand children; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relative and friends.

    In addition to his parents Fay and Bea, Wendell was preceded in death by wife Patty Joyce Hedges, wife Deloris Hedges and brother Duane Hedges.


    _MILT:
    US Army.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150036013/wendell-lorraine-hedges

    Family/Spouse: Patty Joyce Bickham. Patty was born on 22 Dec 1928 in Oklahoma; died on 6 May 1999 in Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Brumfield Cemetery, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Deloris Essie Johnston. Deloris was born on 18 Jan 1941 in Shattuck, Ellis County, Oklahoma; died on 19 Aug 2012 in Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 16.  Burtis Lynn Espy Descendancy chart to this point (9.Alice2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 8 Apr 1938 in Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 19 Nov 1999; was buried in Riley Cemetery, Lenora, Dewey County, Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132082808/burtis-lynn-espy


  7. 17.  Christina Jane Espy Descendancy chart to this point (9.Alice2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 7 Feb 1940 in Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 5 Sep 2020 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.

    Notes:

    She was born February 7, 1940 to Lynn Espy and Alice Brown in Vici, Oklahoma. Chris went to high school in Seiling, Oklahoma and graduated with honors in 1958. She married the love of her life, Bob, in October of the same year.

    She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby H. Sinclair; her parents, Lynn Espy and Alice Brown; her brother, Burtis Espy; and a son, Barry Lee.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215414414/christina-jane-sinclair

    Block 00219 - 000150

    Christina married Bobby Houston Sinclair on 5 Oct 1958 in Dewey County, Oklahoma. Bobby was born on 6 Oct 1936 in Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 6 Aug 1996; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Barry Lee Sinclair  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Aug 1961; died on 4 Aug 1961; was buried in Brumfield Cemetery, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma.


Generation: 4

  1. 18.  William Max Hedges Descendancy chart to this point (12.Brian3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 16 Dec 1946 in Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma; died on 3 Jan 1947 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    Baby of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hedges Dies
    William Max Hedges, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hedges died January 3 at St. Anthony hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born December 16, 1946 at Woodward. Burial was at Sunnyside cemetery near Vici, under direction of the Shaw Funeral Home of Vici.
    Surviving him are his parents, Brian and Treva Hedges, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Rinard of Woodward and Mr. and Mrs. Jess Hedges of Vici, besides many other relatives and friends.
    Seiling Messenger, Seiling, Oklahoma. Thursday, 9 January 1947, page 1.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96518610/william-max-hedges


  2. 19.  Marc Lyle Clayton Descendancy chart to this point (13.Betty3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 22 Jul 1945 in Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 1 Jul 2019 in Chester, Major County, Oklahoma; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    Marc Lyle Clayton, 73 year-old resident of Chester, OK, passed from this life on July 1, 2019 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Marc was born on July 22, 1945 in Vici, OK to Lyle and Betty (Hedges) Clayton. Marc graduated high school and attended some college in California where he met the love of his life, Karen. The two were married on August 1, 1965 in Tracy, CA, and to this union was born three daughters, Kelli, Amy, and Wendy.

    On December 1, 1965, Marc was inducted into the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. On November 30, 1967, Marc was honorably discharged from the Army having attained the rank of Specialist IV. Upon leaving the military, Marc and the family moved back to Oklahoma, where they settled in Chester, OK. Marc started M&M Tire in nearby Seiling, OK where he owned and operated it for 40 years. Marc was a member of the Methodist Church of Seiling and the VFW.

    Marc was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Betty Clayton; his sisters Connie Miller and Cathy Cline; and his brother Mike Clayton.

    Marc is survived by his wife Karen Clayton of the home; daughter Kelli Bensch and husband Brian of Chester, OK; daughter Amy Cox and husband Mark of Eagle City, OK; daughter Wendy Shook and husband Clint of Seiling, OK; brother Max Clayton of Fredrick, OK; grandson Garrett Bensch and wife Kassea; grandson Tanner Bensch; granddaughter Regan Scott and husband Kelby; grandson Connor Cox; granddaughter Emalee Shook; grandson Kelsen Shook; great-granddaughter Rylee Bensch; greatgranddaughter Kinsley Scott; and a host of friends and loved ones.

    CHURCH NEWS & OBITS


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201092218/marc-lyle-clayton


  3. 20.  Connie Sue Clayton Descendancy chart to this point (13.Betty3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 10 May 1947 in Mooreland, Woodward County, Oklahoma; died on 20 Jun 2016 in Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    Connie S. Miller, of Chester, passed into the arms of her Lord on June 20, 2016 at the age of 69 years, 1 month, and 10 days. Connie was born on May 10, 1947 in Mooreland, OK to Lyle Marion and Betty Louise (Hedges) Clayton. She grew up in California attending the Tracy Schools until 10th grade, and graduating from Tehechapi, CA High School with the Class of 1965. She married the love of her life Mack Miller on February 20, 1976 at her parent’s home in Chester, OK. To this union of 40 years, they welcomed two children Shelly Sue Miller and Chris Wayne Miller. She and Mack owned the newspaper for several years, where she worked as an assistant publisher. In her spare time she liked to play board games, and read. In fact, she read so much, she accumulated her own library in her home. Due to failing health Connie had moved to the Seiling Nursing Center for the last 3 years and 11 months.
    In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by her daughter, Shelley Sue Miller in 1998; son, Chris Wayne Miller in 2016; sister Cathy Cline; and brother, Mike Clayton.
    Connie is survived by her husband Mack Wayne Miller of the home; four grandchildren Sierra Miller of Sharon, Ethan Mack Miller of Woodward, Cade Alexander Miller of Woodward, and Dylann Faith Lowery; two brothers, Marc Lyle Clayton and wife Schatze of Chester, Max Ira Clayton and wife Ann of Fredrick; sister in law LeaAnne Clayton as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
    Funeral Services will be held on Friday June 24, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the Elm Grove Community Church with Pastor Orville White presiding. Burial will follow at Cedardale Cemetery.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165668913/connie-s-miller

    Family/Spouse: Unknown Miller. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Chris Wayne Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jul 1976 in Oklahoma; died on 23 Feb 2016 in Tennessee; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma.
    2. 24. Shelley Sue Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1978 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; died on 24 Mar 1998; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma.

  4. 21.  Mike Leslie Clayton Descendancy chart to this point (13.Betty3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 29 Oct 1950 in Chadron, Dawes County, Nebraska; died on 24 Feb 2009 in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    Mike Leslie Clayton, 58, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away of Pancreatic Cancer on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 in Fayetteville.

    He was born October 29, 1950 in Chadron, Nebraska, the son of Lyle Marion and Betty (Hedges).

    He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving from 1969 to 1973, on the USS Kitty Hawk CV63, he had two tours in Viet Nam, received two Viet Nam Campaign Medals in 1970 & 1972, Presidents Unit Citation in 1970, 7th Fleet Unit Citation in 1972, VF-114 USS Kitty Hawk.

    Mike married Lea Anne (Clinesmith) Sander in Chester, Oklahoma, on June 26, 1977 at his parent's home. He soon began his own businesses, first hay hauling, and then opened, Mikes Shamrock Service Station in Seiling, Oklahoma. Mike and his oldest brother Marc became business partners in 1980 – 81 and opened Woodward Tire and Auto in Woodward, Oklahoma, later they built an additional store in Seiling, Oklahoma called M&M Tire and Auto. In 1989 Mike and family settled in Fayetteville where he started and is still in operation today, the Fayetteville Tire and Auto. In 2005 they opened Clayton Tire and Auto in Springdale, where his son David is the store manager, son Brad is manager of the Fayetteville Store and his son Chad is the active part-owner of the business.

    Mike was the most lovable man, he especially came to life around his grandchildren. He was a compassionate man. When he was aware of a need he felt compelled to do what he could. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and he will be missed by so many.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister; Cathy Cline and his mother-in-law June (Perry) Clinesmith.

    He is survived by his wife; Lea Anne (Clinesmith) Clayton of the home, three sons; Chad Michael Clayton and wife Jennifer of Greenland, Arkansas, Brad Marc Clayton and wife Johnna of Wesley, Arkansas, David Lee Sander and wife Teshia of Lowell, Arkansas, five grandchildren; Madison Sander, Taylor, Landry and Ty Clayton and Jaxson Nolen. Two brothers; Marc Clayton and wife Schatze of Chester, Oklahoma, Max Clayton and wife Ann of Frederick, Oklahoma and one sister; Connie Miller and husband Mack of Chester, Oklahoma. He is also survived my his in laws; father and mother-in-law; Leonard and Ru Ann Clinesmith of Checotah, Oklahoma, Mike Clinesmith and wife Debbie of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Ron Clinesmith and wife Bonnie of Chester, Oklahoma, Jo Lynn (Clinesmith) Wilson and husband Dale of Seiling Oklahoma, Arlan Clinesmith of Elk City, Oklahoma, and Lisa Clinesmith of Stillwater, Oklahoma, a honorary brother and wife, Ron and Pam Pitcher of Barstow, California, as well as many more family members and friends.

    A funeral service will be 2:00 PM on Friday, February 27, 2009 at The First Church of the Nazarene in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with Pastor Larry Woodward officiating. Pallbearers will be Logan Slavens, Zack Williams, Levon Ogden, Mark Nuuja, Michael Jarboe and Phillip Sparks. Burial will be in Cedardale cemetery in Seiling, Oklahoma.

    Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 24, 2009 in the chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, with the family present during visitation.

    In lieu of flowers memorials maybe made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital, #1 Children's Way, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202.

    To sign the online guest book go to www.nelsonberna.com

    Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34792934/mike-leslie-clayton


  5. 22.  Barry Lee Sinclair Descendancy chart to this point (17.Christina3, 9.Alice2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 3 Aug 1961; died on 4 Aug 1961; was buried in Brumfield Cemetery, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123856850/barry-lee-sinclair



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