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ADKISON, Eloise Mildred (Griffing) (Snodgrass): 4 Nov 1920 - 19 Feb 2008
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) - February 21, 2008
FORT WORTH - Eloise M. Snodgrass Adkison, 87, our loving mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Friday at Birdville Baptist Church. Visitation: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. Eloise was born Nov. 4, 1920, to the late N.A. and Denara Griffing in Hubbard. She was an employee of the Birdville school district, where she was a nutritionist. She also served as board president while she was employed there. She was a lifelong Christian and an active member of Birdville Baptist Church for many years. Eloise was preceded in death by her first husband, Ray H. Snodgrass; second husband, H.L. Adkison; two sons, Steve and Chris Snodgrass; and great-grandson, Justin Jones. Survivors: Sons, Nick Snodgrass and wife, Peggy, and Philip Snodgrass; daughter, Beverly Stroud and husband, Arvin; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Eugene Griffing; and sisters, Opal Middlebrooks and Ruth Hinds. Brown, Owens & Brumley Funeral Directors

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ALPHIN, Bertel James: 16 Oct 1918 - 1 Jan 2005
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Paragould Daily Press, Paragould, Arkansas, January 3, 2005
KENNETT, Mo. -- Bertel James Alphin, 88, of Kennett died Saturday, Jan. 1, at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett. Born at O'Kean, he became a minister in 1948, preaching and pastoring at churches in Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, California, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, Indiana, Georgia, Missouri and Texas. Survivors include his wife, Nina Dunham Alphin of the home; one son, Eugene Alphin of Phoenix; three daughters, Joyce Morgan of Garden Grove, Calif., Jolene Howard of Indianapolis and Jeanette Hayhurst of Blue Eye; one brother, Bartes Alphin of Little Rock; 20 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Wilma Byrd; his parents, James and Clara Reed Alphin; one brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Pentecostal Church at Walnut Ridge, with Denver Glenn officiating. Burial will follow in Austin Cemetery at Walnut Ridge under the direction of House-Gregg Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

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ARNOLD, John R: 27 Jan 1924 - 6 Oct 1973
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The Sunday Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Sunday, Oct 7, 1973, p1
John Robert Arnold, 49, of Dresden was fatally injured Saturday in a two-car collision on Frazeysburg road about four miles north of Zanesville, the Highway Patrol said. Injured in the crash at 3:20 p.m. was Robert L Stotts, 19, of Boggs road Route 8. Arnold died at 5:24 p.m. of multiple injuries according to acting coroner. Dr. B. W. Gilliotte. It was the 21st traffic fatality in the county this year, compared to 12 for the same period in 1972. The patrol gave this account of the accident. Stotts, southbound apparently lost control of his car on a curve, slid to the right edge of the road and crossed to the left where his car crashed into the northbound Arnold. The patrol said Arnold attempted to swerve fromt he road but that his car was struck and both vehicles ended up in a field. Stotts suffered a possible fractured arm and multiple cuts and bruises. Both were taken to Good Samaritan Medical Center by the Zanesville Ambulance Service. Arnold was born Jan 27, 1924 near Adamsville a son of Mrs. Lillie Shirer Arnold of Dresden and the late Leland Arnold. He was employed as a foreman at the Armco Steel Company here and was enroute home when the accident occurred. Surviving in addition to his mother are his widow the former Bonnite Mattingly Arnold, a daughter, Brenda Arnold of the home, two stepdaughters, Miss Sheryl Starner of 517-1/2 Downard road and Mrs. terry (Becky) McInerney of Dresden, a step-son, John Starner of Uniontown, Pa, a step-grandson, three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Helen) Edwards of Fort Wayne, Ind. Mrs. Robert (Martha) Wright of Farmington, Mich, and Mrs. Jack (Barbara) Foster of Coshocton and a brother Lester Arnold of Coshocton. The body was taken to Baughman and Sons Funeral Home at Dresden.

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ASHER, Preston Harnell: 29 Dec 1928 - 20 Jan 1973
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The San Antonio Light, San Antonio, Texas, Tuesday, January 23, 1973
Services for Sgt. Maj. Preston Harwell Asher (ret), 44, of 1423 N. Hackberry, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Alamo Chapel. Interment will be in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, three daughters, his parents, a sister and a brother.

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AUBLEY, Bertha Ellen (Singer): 12 Oct 1912 - 1 Dec 2005
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Kansas City Star, The (MO) - December 3, 2005
Nashville KS United States
NASHVILLE - Aubley, Bertha Ellen Singer, 93, died Dec. 1, 2005. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge. Survivors: daughter, Barbara Petry and husband, Dick; daughter-in-law, Patsy Aubley; sister-in-law, Carmen Singer; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 6 stepgreat-grandchildren. Larrison Funeral Home.

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AUBLEY, Guy Eugene: 21 Apr 1932 - 14 Dec 2001
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Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - December 16, 2001
Aubley, Guy Eugene "Gene," 69, retired farmer, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001. Service 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Larrison Mortuary, Pratt.Survivors: wife, Pat; daughter, Stephanie Hawkins of Medicine Lodge; mother, Bertha Aubley of Cunningham; sisters, Barbara Petry of Dover, Tenn.; three grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorials established with Sawyer Rural Fire Department, Sawyer Public Library and Skyline High School Scholarship Fund.

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AUBLEY, Guy Frederick: 17 Apr 1909 - 2 Jul 1999
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Guy Frederick Aubley, 90, died July 2, 1999, at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital, Medicine Lodge. He was born April 17, 1909, on the family farm near Medicine Lodge, the son of William C. and Lucy A. Lukens Aubley. A life-time Barber County resident. He was a farmer and rancher and the former operator of Aubley Trucking. He was a participant in the Indian Peace Treaty, starting with the very first one. He was involved in the Pony Express portrationfor as long as his health let him. He belonged to First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, where hewas a deacon, was a past president of the Barber County Farm Bureau,a 4-H leader and belonged to the Pratt Saddle Club. On January 30, 1931, he married Bertha Ellen Singer at Kiowa.She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Gene and Pat Aubley, Sawyer; adaughter, Barbara and Dick Petry, Dover, Tennessee; a brother, Ralph,Medicine Lodge; three grandchildren, Stephanie and Ron Hawkins,Medicine Lodge, Brad Petry, Renton, Washington, and Pam Ferguson,Seattle, Washington; and three great-grandchildren, Clayton Miracle, Pratt, Ian and Maggie Hawkins, Medicine Lodge. He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl; and a sister, MadgeEvans. Funeral services were held Monday, July 5, 1999, at First ChristianChurch, Medicine Lodge, with the Rev. Tom Walters, presiding. Burialwas in Mumford Cemetery, Nashville. Memorials may be sent to the church, in care of Larrison-ForsythFuneral Home, Medicine Lodge.

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BABYLON, Sarah (Longley): 1858 - 10 Oct 1923
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The Daily News, Frederick, Maryland, Friday, October 12, 1923
Mrs. Sarah Babylon died on Tuesday morning at 7:30 at Taneytown. She is survived by three sisters: Mrs. Milton Starr, Baltimore; Mrs. W. K. Eckard, near Taneytown, and Mrs. Sue Crapster, Taneytown. Funeral on Friday at 1:30 p.m., at the house. Interment at Piney Creek Cemetery.

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BAKER, Alton Glenn: 3 Oct 1927 - 3 Mar 2006
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The Abilene Reporter News, Abilene, Texas, March 5, 2006
Alton Glen "Papa" Baker, 78, passed away Friday, March 3, 2006, at a local hospital. A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at Cedar Gap Cemetery with Reverend Richard Adkisson officiating, directed by Abilene Funeral Home. "Papa" Baker was born October 3, 1927, in Haskell, Texas to Howard and Della Baker. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. He and Lula were married December 4, 1981, in Abilene. Mr. Baker was a minister at Hohertz Church of Christ for 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Lula Baker of Abilene; a son, Glenn Baker of Abilene; six daughters, Paula Goynes, Glenda Placker (Preston), Kathy Truman and Keli Perkins, Teddie Watson (Lynn Taylor) all of Abilene and Roberta Alvarez (Aubin) of Lubbock; a caregiver, Debbie Hite; three sisters, Margie Morley and Shirley Wheeles, both of Abilene and Charlene Cavaness of Glenn Heights, Texas; four sisters-in-law, Naomi Ruth of Arkansas, Anna Belle of Palo Pinto, Daphene Nell of Mississippi and Betti Caster of Arkansas; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and lots of friends. "Papa" was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Pauline Baker; a daughter, Kathy Baker; two grandchildren, Sheila and Bubba. The family wishes to thank the Abilene Hendrick Oncology Group, the Oncology Unit, 7th floor of the Parker Wing and Holly, Courtney and Joe of Hendrick Day Surgery Treatment Center and Dr. Eakin. A visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online register book may be signed at abilenefuneralhome.com.

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BAKER, Cathy Verne: 4 Apr 1952 - 2 Mar 1965
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The Abilene Reporter News, Abilene, Texas, Wed. Evening, March 3, 1965, p1D
Cathy Verne Baker, 12, died at 6:35 a.m. Tuesday in Hendrick Memorial. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Baker of 1349 Sycamore had been ill since Dec 11. Funeral will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Elliott's Chapel of Memories. Burial will be in Elmwood Memorial Park. A student at Jefferson Junior High School, she was born April 4, 1952 in Abilene. Surviving are her parents; two sisters, Mrs. Glenda Pierce of Big Spring, Paula Jean Baker of the home; a brother Glenn Wayne Baker of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Baker of 525 Cherry; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Watson of Newton; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Martha Watson of Woodville; paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Jim Baker of 1309 Pecan. The family will be at 525 Cherry St.

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BAKER, Chesley Monroe: 20 Mar 1923 - 27 Oct 1965
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The Abilene Reporter News, Abilene, Texas, Thursday Morning, October 28, 1965, p8A
Funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in North's Memorial Chapel for Chesley M Baker, 42, of 1050 Locust, who died at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday in the Big Spring Veterans Hospital. Maj. Alfred Parker of the Salvation Army will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Memorial park. Mr. Baker entered the hospital about two weeks ago. He was born March 20, 1923 and came here with his family as an infant. His mother died when he was a baby and he was reared by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe C. Davis. Mr. Baker married Cora Harwell here in 1946. He was a member of the Baptist Church and attended Salvation Army Services. He had worked for Power Feed Mills for eight years but had been ill from a heart condition for several years. He was a veteran of World Warr II. Surviving are the wife, three daughters, Mary Lou, Goldie Mae, and Wanda Fay, all of the home; his father, O. C. Baker of Abilene; one brother, John Davis of Odessa, his grandfather, Joe C. Davis of S. 3rd and Pecan; one sister, Mrs. Willie New of 2925 Swenson; one halfbrother, Leo Baker of Rt. 2, Tuscola; one stepbrother, Johnny David Baker of Abilene; and an aunt, Mrs. Lola Mae Hudson of 1409 Oak. Pallbearers will be Larry Smith, Clyde White, Olin Jeter, John Keith, Wesley McDonald, and William David Wilson.

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BAKER, J W: 13 Oct 1913 - 16 Jan 1969
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The Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, Texas, Saturday Morning, January 18, 1969, p7A
Funeral for J. W. Baker, an employe of Dave Ford Motor Co. here, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Elliott's Chapel of Memories. Johnny Snow, minister of Huckleberry Lane Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in the Cedar Gap Cemetery. Mr. Baker, who lived at 1801 Anson Ave., died at 5 p.m. Thursday in West Texas Medical Center shortly after being admitted. Born Oct 13, 1913, at Hamby, Mr. Baker attended school at Stith and married Mary Jean Moore of Bosque County Oct. 18, 1932. They moved to Abilene from Valley Mills the following year. Survivors include his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Alva Jean Hudson of Dallas, Mrs. Margaret Louise Dove of Irving and Mrs. Mayden Golleher of 1818 Hohertz; one son, James David of San Antonio; three sisters, Mrs. Nora Shipley and Mrs. Lois Lackey, both of Abilene and Mrs. Eunice Garner of Clyde; four brothers, Obie of Tuscola, Howard, L.P. and J.L, all of Abilene; 11 grandchildren

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BAKER, James Robert: 24 May 1881 - 12 May 1947
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The Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, Texas, Tuesday Evening, May 13, 1947
Funeral for James Robert Baker, 65, of 1309 Pecan, retired laborer who died in Hendrick Memorial hospital at 2 p.m. Monday, was to be held at the South 15th Street Church of Christ at 3 p.m. today. Minister Wright of Merkel was to officiate, with burial following at Cedar Gap underdirection of Garrison Funeral home. Pallbearers were to be Garner Hawkins, J. T. Toombs, Willis Burnett, John Wise, Jessie Parsons and Tom Yates. Mr. Baker, who was born May 24, 1881 at Gettings, Tex., had lived here 40 years. Surviving are the widow, three daughters, Mrs. Nora Shipley, Mrs. Lois Lackey and Mrs. Eunice Garner, all of Abilene; five sons, O.B., H.R., L.P., J.L. and J.W. Baker, all of Abilene; and five brothers, Spurgan of Wichita Falls, Floyd of Fort Worth, Will of Waco, DeWitt of Dallas and Carroll Baker of Cedar Gap.

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BAKER, John Lyndon: 11 Sep 1923 - 14 Sep 1974
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The Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, Texas, Monday Evening, September 16, 1974, p9C
Services for John Lyndon Baker, 51, of 1617 Peach, who died Saturday night at West Texas Medical Center, will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Elliott-Hamil Chapel of Memories. Johnny Snow, Church of Christ minister, will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Gap Cemetery south of Abilene. Pallbearers will be Jim New, James Baker, L W. Lackey, Bill Parsons Jr, Leon Shipley and O C Garner Jr. Survivors include his wife of the home, three brothers, Obie of 5303 Taos, H R of 525 Cherry and L P of 1726 S. 4th; and four sisters, Eunice Garner of Clyde, Nora Shipley of 1949 Pecan, Lois Lackey of 1325 Pecan and Willie New of 1617 Oak.

The Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, Texas, Sunday Morning, September 15, 1974, p10A
John Lyndon Baker, 51, of 1617 Peach, died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday at West Texas Medical Center. Services are pending with Elliot-Hamil Funeral Home. Born Sep1. 11, 1923, in Goldthwaite, he was a retired painter. Survivors include his wife Dora May of the home; three brothers, Obit of 5303 Taos, H. R. of 525 Cherry and L. P. of 1726 S. 4th; four sisters, Eunice Garner of Clyde, Nora Siply of 1949 Pecan and Wil Lackey of 1325 Pecan and Willie New of 1617 Oak.

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BAKER, Johnnie Essie (Moore): 2 Jan 1910 - 29 Feb 1968
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The Abilene Reporter News, Abilene, Texas, Friday Morning, March 1, 1968, p11B
Mrs. Johnnie Essie Baker, 58, of Buffalo Gap, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday in Cox Memorial Hospital after an illness of one year. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Elliott's Chapel of Memories, Clarence Snodgrass, minister of 13th and Oak Sts. Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Gap Cemetery. Born Jan. 2, 1910, in Burkett, she married Obie Campbell Baker in Abilene in 1937. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Johnny and Leo, both of Buffalo Gap; one daughter, Mrs. Willie New of 1617 Oak; mother, Mrs. E. W. Linscott of 418 Sycamore; two brothers, Dewey Moore of Snyder and J. H. Moore of Tuscola; 8 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will be staying at 1617 Oak.

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BAKER, Persila (Dotson): 24 Jan 1883 - 30 Sep 1968
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The Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, Texas, Tuesday Evening, October 1, 1968, p5A
Funeral for Mrs. J. R. (Precella) Baker, 64, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Elliott's Chapel of Memories with Alton Baker, 16th and Victoria Church of Christ minister, officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Gap Cemetery. Pallbearers will be L. W. Lackey, Junior Garner, Leon Shipley, Richard Wheless, Troy Crane and Eugene Crane. The family will be at 1617 Oak Street. Mrs. Baker of 1300 Pecan died at 8:45 p.m. Monday in Hendrick Memorial Hospital. She was born Jun 24, 1884 and married James R. Baker at Buffalo Gap Sept. 27, 1901. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Nora Shipley of 1543 N. 19th, Mrs. Lois Lackey of 1325 Pecan and Mrs. Eunice Garner of Clyde; five sons, O. C. of Buffalo Gap, Howard of 525 Cherry, J. W. of 1826 Anson Ave., J. L. of 1617 Peach and Leslie of 1726 S. 4th; and 25 grandchildren.

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BALDRIDGE, Charles M: 14 Sep 1933 - 26 Dec 2002
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The Gazette, Colorado Springs, Colorado, December 29, 2002
Charles "Chuck" Baldridge, 69, of Colorado Springs, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2002, at a local hospital following a heroic battle with metastatic prostate cancer. Chuck was born September 14, 1933 in Pasadena, CA., to Waldo M. and Ruth E. (Longley) Baldridge. He grew up in Pasadena, and in Honduras. He served his country in the U.S. Army, and received his honorable discharge. Chuck married Jane M. Woare in Glendale, CA., on December 19, 1953. The couple has celebrated 49 years of marriage. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Jana (husband Lee) Vargas, Allison (husband Jerry) Hoskins and Mindy (husband Fred) Shelley; and six grandchildren, Elias, Keith, Garrett, Hilary, Marin and Jake. Chuck was a member of The Rampart Rangers RV Club. He was an accomplished actor and member of the Screen Actors Guild. Chuck was a skilled handyman, and was appreciated for it by neighbors and family alike. His greatest enjoyment came from his family. A Celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, December 30, 2002 at Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel of Roses. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Chuck's memory to: Special Olympics, 3595 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO. 80910.

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BALL, Shirley Ann (Grear) (Urban) (Miracle): 2 Apr 1945 - 24 Jul 2004
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The Zanesville Times Recorder, Zanesville, Muskingum Co., Ohio, Tuesday, 27 Jul 2004
ZANESVILLE -- Shirley A. Grear Ball, 59, of Zanesville, died at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2004, at the James Cancer Center, Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, after a four-year battle with cancer. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, July 27, at Hillis & Hardwick Funeral Home, 935 Forest Ave. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2004, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with Father Thomas V. DiFedeas as celebrant. Burial will be in Williams Cemetery, Zanesville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Send a personal condolence note or sign the online register book at www.hillishardwickfh.com.

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Hillis & Hardwick Funeral Homehttp://www.hillishardwickfh.com/home2.asp?ObituaryID=69625402&fhid=16614&topic=10&level=2Shirley A. (Grear) Ball, 59 ,of Zanesville died at 8:00 PM, on Saturday, July 24, 2004 at James Cancer Center Of Ohio State Univ. in Columbus following a four year battle with cancer. She was born on Monday, April 2, 1945, in Zanesville, OH the daughter of the late John Thomas Grear and Mildred L. (Roberts) Grear of Zanesville. She attended St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and was a hair stylist for over 30 years having retired from The Hair Salon at Elder Beerman. She enjoyed the beach of the Outer Banks and flower gardening. In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband Charles E. Ball who she married on Saturday January 26, 1985, four children Lisa G. (Jason) Chapman of Crooksville, Robert T. (Kathy) Miracle of Zanesville, James S. (Debbie) Miracle of Zanesville and Amy Jo (Bryan) Little of Nashport; Three Step-children Troy (Tomi) Ball of Zanesville, Kellie (Chris) Sparks of Crooksville and Chad (Amanda) Trussell of New Concord; 17 Grandchildren who she was deeply devoted to, Gage, Tori, Brandon, Faith, Kennedy and Rachel Chapman; Kinzie Jo, Josie, Bodee, Keirston, Trevor and Johnathon Miracle; Laiken Little; Nigel and Kaylie Ball; Christopher and Caton Sparks. One brother Larry D. (Debbie) Grear of Zanesville. Friends may call Tuesday July 27, 2004 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Hillis and Hardwick Funeral Home, 935 Forest Ave. Memorial Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 10:30 AM with Fr. Thomas V. DiFede as celebrant. Burial will be at Williams Cemetery, in Zanesville. Send a personal condolence note or sign the on line register book at www.hillishardwickfh.com .

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BARNETT, Henrietta (Penrod): 27 Jul 1937 - 28 May 2005
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Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) - May 31, 2005
NEW LEXINGTON -- Henrietta P. Barnett, 67, of 229 E. Lincoln St., New Lexington, died at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2005, at her home. She was born July 19, 1937, in New Lexington, to the late Walter G. and Pearl E. Watts Penrod. She was retired from Ohio Bell and a member of the Ohio Bell Pioneers and had also worked at the Perry County Department of Human Services. She was a member of New Lexington Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are her husband, Ralph E. Barnett of the home; a daughter, Toni (Dan) Johnson of New Lexington; a son, Tim (Belinda) Barnett of New Lexington, a sister, Dorothy E. (Roger) Hooper of New Lexington; seven grandchildren, Jason Johnson of New Albany, Justin (Jackie) Johnson of Thornville, Katelyn Barnett, Journey Barnett, Cassidy Barnett, Liberty Barnett and Lucas Barnett, all of New Lexington; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Veryl Penrod and Robert Penrod; and a sister, Elinor Penrod. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, May 30, at the Roberts Funeral Home, 304 Mill St., New Lexington, and one hour prior to services at the church. Services will be a 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at New Lexington Church of the Nazarene, 383 Park Ave., New Lexington, with Pastor Larry Brisker officiating. Burial will be in New Lexington Cemetery. The Roberts Funeral Home, New Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.

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BARTHEL, Edith Marie "Edee" (Longley): 29 Jul 1915 - 23 May 1994
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The Covington Record, Covington, Garfield Co., Oklahoma, June 9, 1994, Page 5
Edith Longley Barthel
Memorial services were held for Edith (Longley) Barthel, 78, on Saturday, May 28, 1994, at Sweeney-Phillips and Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg, Mo., with burial in Springfield, Mo. She was born in Drumright, OK, July 29, 1915, the daughter of George and Lenora Longley, former residents of the Covington area. She moved with her parents at an early age to the Covington Garber oil field, later moving to Covington, where she graduated from the Covington High School in 1933. She was an employee of Wehmier's and the Covington Record. After moving to Enid where she worked for KCRC radio station, she met and married Alfred Barthel on October 1, 1950 After Alfred's retirement from the U.S. Air Force, they retired to Warrensburg, Mo. He preceded her in death on September 27, 1977. She was a member of the First Methodist Church, Warrensburg, a volunteer at the Senior Center for 17 years, being selected senior citizen of the year in 1990. Survivors include one sister Ethel Kohfield of Alamo, California; three brothers, Harold Longley, Bend Oregon, Leonard Longley, Oklahoma City, OK., Robert Longley, McLoud, OK, and numerous neices and nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and her sister, Margaret Shombers.

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BAUGHMAN, Harold A: 15 Jun 1905 - 18 Mar 1984
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Harold A. Baughman, 78, of Racquet Club Court, died at 5:24 Sunday, March 18, 1984 at Good Samaritan Medical Center following a long illness. Mr. Baughman was a life resident of this area. He was a retired County Veterans Service Officer and was a marine veteran of World War II. Mr. Baughman was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and American Legion Post No. 29 and was on the executive board of United Commercial Travelers many years. He was born June 15, 1905, in Zanesville, a son of Lewis E. and Ruby Dean Baughman. Preceding him in death was one brother, Edwin Baughman. Surviving are his wife, the former Eleanor Kreager, whom he married Sept. 20, 1943; a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Susan) Wilson of 1690 Rubicon drive; a granddaughter, Erin Wilson and a grandson, Brian Wilson, both of 1690 Rubicon Drive, and a brother, Cecil F. Baughman of 4270 West Pike. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Bryan Funeral Home, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. James D. Schmidt officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park.

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BAXTER, Joseph Murray: 17 Mar 1893 - 22 Apr 1975
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The Frederick Post, Md., Thursday, April 24, 1975
Dr. Joseph Murray Baxter, well-known physician, dies.
Dr. Joseph Murray Baxter, well-known retired Frederick physician who resided at Jug Bridge, died Tuesday, April 22, at Frederick Memorial hospital. he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rhea B. Longley Baxter. Born March 17, 1893 at Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, he was a son of the late Dr. George Oliver and margaret A. Titus Baxter. Dr. Baxter served the Frederick area as a physician from 1928 until his retirement in 1972, his medical career spanning 50 years as a private practitioner. He was a 1916 graduate of the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, N.B., Canada, receiving his degree in engineering, then graduated from McGill University, Montral, Canada, School of Medicine in 1922. Dr. Baxter was a member of the Canadian Medical Council, the Frederick County Medical Society, a 50-year member of the Medical & Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland and a member of the American Medical Assn. The Smith, Fadely, Keeney and Basford Funeral Home (formerly Etchison's), 106 East Church St., is in charge of arrangements. There will be no viewing of calling at the funeral home. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Those desiring may make contributions in memory of Dr. Baxter to the St. John's Catholic Church building fund.

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BAXTER, Rhea Belle (Longley): 14 Nov 1898 - 25 Jul 1988
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The Frederick Post, Frederick, Md., Tuesday, July 26, 1988
Mrs. Rhea Belle Baxter, 89, of the Homewood Retirement Center, Frederick, died Monday morning, July 25, at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Dr. Joseph Murray Baxter, who predeceased her in 1975. Born at Gratiot, Mich., Nov. 14, 1898, Mrs. Baxter was a daughter of the late Horace E. and Cora A. Baum Longley. Surviving is one nephew, Clarence E. Buckley of Denver, Colo.; a grandiece, Mrs. Ann Zuniga of Silver Spring. Mrs. Baxter is also remembered by a friend, Mrs. Marguerite W. Broaddus of Washington, D.C.She was the last of her immediate family. Funeral services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorials be sent to St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 116 E. Second St., Frederick, Md. 21701. The Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., is in charge of arrangements.

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BEATTY, Alonzo: Jun 1860 - 11 Aug 1928
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The Zanesville Signal, Zanesville, Ohio, Monday Evening, August 13, 1928
BEATTY FUNERAL
Funeral services for Alonzo Beatty, 68, who dropped dead Saturday morning at his home near Ellis Station, were conducted at the Beatty church at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon and burial was made in the church cemetery.

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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Monday, August 13, 1928
Alonzo Beatty, aged 68, died suddenly at 10:30 o'clock Saturday morning at the family home at Ellis Station, after a heart attack. He was stricken while going for the mail and died within a few minutes. He was a lifelong resident of Muskingum county, and is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Garrett and Mrs. Ollie Stotts and Mrs. May Hittle, of Dresden. The body was removed to the Hearing undertaking parlors to remain until 1 o'clock when it will be removed to Beatty church near Ellis for funeral services at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

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BEATTY, Alva: 31 Jul 1847 - 4 Jun 1913
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THE ADAMSVILLE REGISTER OBITUARIES 1889-1939
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pg. 167 Had Relatives Here 4 Jun 1913
Alfred Beatty, whose death resulted from cancer of the stomach at his home in Newark last Wednesday was a brother-in-law of Harry Barr, of Washington township, and a cousin of Mrs. J. W. Garrett of this village. The deceased was 65 years of age and is survived by his widow and two children. His remains were brought to this county Friday and funeral services were held the same day at the Beatty M. E. Church. Interment was made in the cemetery at that place.

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BEATTY, Claudia E: 27 Feb 1869 - 4 Aug 1955
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The Zanesville Signal, Zanesville, Ohio, Friday, August 5, 1955, pg14
Miss Claudia E. Beatty
Funeral services for Miss Claudia E Beatty, 85, of 730 Orchard street, will be held at 9 o'clock Monday morning at St. Thomas Catholic church. Burial will be in Mount Olives. Miss beatty died at 6:35 o'clock last night at Bethesda hospital where she was admitted Wednesday for treatment of pneumonia. She was born Feb. 27, 1869 in Gilbert Station, the daughter of William T. and Clara Coyle beaty and had lived in Zanesville her entire life. Miss Beatty was a member of St. Thomas Catholic church. Surviving is a brother, Ralph Beatty. Sr., of 2132 Hoge avenue. The body was removed to the Hillis funeral home where friends may call after noon Saturday.

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BEATTY, Eliza Jane (Atkinson): Apr 1859 - 21 Apr 1927
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The Zanesville Signal, Zanesville, Ohio, Friday, April 22, 1927
Mrs Eliza Beatty Died on Thursday
An illness from heart disease resulted in the death of Mrs. Eliza J. Beatty, aged 69, the wife of Alonzo Beatty, which occurred Thursday evening at her home in Washington township. Mrs. Beatty was a member of the M. E. church and besides the hasband is survived by the following children: Mrs. Edna M. Hittle, of Dresden; Mrs. Ollie M Starks, of Washington township, Mrs. Hazel Garrett, of Zanesville, and three brothers: G. B. Atchison of this city; Milton Atchison, of Norwich, and William Atchison, of Columbus.

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BEATTY, Emma H (Minner): 1869 - 1897
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THE ADAMSVILLE REGISTER OBITUARIES 1889-1939
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pg. 68 Death of Mrs. C. E. Beatty
Mrs. Beatty, wife of C. E. Beatty, died at her home in Indianapolis last Friday after a brief illness. Her remains were brought here and interred Monday at the Salem M.E. church in Madison township.

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BEATTY, Francis Chester: 1895 - 1900
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THE ADAMSVILLE REGISTER OBITUARIES 1889-1939
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BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL Oct. 1900
The remains of Francis Chester, the little five year old son of C. E. Beatty, of Indianapolis, Ind., were brought here last Friday and interred in the cemetery at the Salem M. B. church Sunday afternoon. The little boy was killed in Indianapolis, last Thursday, by a street car while attempting to go across the street. He had been afflicted from birth with deafness which greatly retarded his talking. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Stubbins, of Dresden. The remains were accompanied here by C. E. Beatty, father of the unfortunate boy.

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BEATTY, James William: Feb 1858 - 13 Jan 1915
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THE ADAMSVILLE REGISTER OBITUARIES 1889-1939
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pg. 68 Death of Wm. Beatty
William Beatty, a former well-known farmer of the Gilbert vicinity, died at his home in Trinway, Wednesday, January 13, 1915, of paralysis from which he had suffered for the past three years. Since last May he has been almost helpless. He has lived in Trinway since last September. A widow, two brothers and one sister survive him. His brothers and sisters are Alonzo Beatty, of near Gilbert; C. E. Beatty, of Indianapolis; and Mrs. Jessie Gunder of Minneapolis. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon by Rev. P. A. Bright at the Beatty M. E. Church and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at that place.

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BEATTY, Lola Melissa (Hall): Feb 1874 - 26 Apr 1927
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The Sunday Times Signal, Zanesville, Ohio, May 1, 1927, pg 7
BEATTY FUNERAL
The funeral of Mrs. Ralph Beatty of Hoge avenue, will be conducted at the St. Thomas Catholic church at 9 o'clock Monday morning and interment will be made in Mt. Olives cemetery. Mrs. Beatty was a member of the St. Thomas Catholic church and is survived by her husband and four children; Mr. Virgil Harmon of Canton; Mrs. Chester Twyman and Mrs. Russell Fairall, both of this city; Ralph H. Beatty Jr. of the home, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Martha Bohnstedt, James, Charles and Miss Amanda Hall, all of this city.

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BEATTY, Norman Madrid: abt 1902 - 5 Dec 1948
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The Kokomo Tribune, Kokomo, Indiana, Monday, December 6, 1948, p14
Indianapolis, Dec 6 - Dr. Norman M. Beatty, 46-year-old president of the Indiana Council for Mental Health and long a crusader for public health reforms in the state, died yesterday, He had been in failing health since 1944. Funeral services will be held tomorrow.

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BEATTY, Ralph Holston: 29 Apr 1875 - 10 May 1961
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Thursday, May 11, 1961, pg 8C
Ralph H. Beatty, 74, of 2132 Hoge avenue, died at 2:19 p.m. Wednesday at Good Samaritan Hospital where he had been admitted Monday after suffering a stroke at the home of his son Ralph H. Jr., of 2175 Hoge avenue. He was born at Gilbert, a son of Thomas and Clara Coyle Beatty and spent most of his life here. For 35 years he was an employe of the Roseville Pottery and had also been a safe and locksmith. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Surviving in addition to his son and three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Fairall of Hopewell Route 1, Mrs. Rowena Harmon of 1621 Norwood boulevard and Mrs. Fern Twyman of Maxahala road, seven grandchildren and 18 great-grand-children. His wife, Lola, died in April, 1927 and a grandson, Russell Fairall was killed in the fighting in France during World War II. Two brothers, Ray and Clarence and a sister Claudia also preceded him in death. The body is at the Forest Avenue Chapel of the Bolin-Bryan Funeral Home where friends may call after 5 p.m. today. The Rosary is to be recited at 8 tonight. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Thomas Church and burial will follow in Mount Olives.

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BEEBE, George Franklin: 1 Jun 1874 - 19 Jun 1947
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Tuesday, June 10, 1947, p3
George F. Beebe Is Found Dead
George Franklin Beebe, Sr., 73, of 1917 Ridge avenue, was found dead in his bed Monday noon. Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage. He had not previously been in ill health, as he had worked from 3 until 11 p.m. Sunday at the Zanesville Provision company, where he was employed as a stationary engineer. The son of Freeman and Rachel Beebe, he was born in Washington county, but had lived in Zanesville for 34 years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Lucy Beebe of the home; two sons, Dawes R. Beebe of 1917 Ridge avenue and George F. Beebe, Jr., of 314 Pine street; six daughters, Mrs. Audrey Howe and Mrs. Everett Price, both of Barberton, Mrs. George Grether of 1419 Ohio street, Mrs. Edwin Sinclair of 1520 Indiana street, Mrs. Donald Stoneburner of 45 Southard avenue, and Mrs. Russell Coultas of Columbus; one half-sister, Mrs. Mervin Barlow of Goddard avenue; 15 grandchildren and one great-grand-daughter. The body will be returned to the residence Tuesday afternoon from the Dean-Swope funeral home. Arrangements have not been completed.

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BEEBE, George F: 26 Nov 1924 - 3 Mar 1975
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Wed. March 5, 1975, p4B
George Beebe Dies at 50, Electrician
George F. Beebe, 50, of 1917 Ridge avenue, owner and operator of Beebe Electric Service, was pronounce dead on arrival at Bethesda Hospital at 11:30 p.m. Monday after suffering a heart attack. Mr. Beebe was a veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion. He was a member of First Christian Church. Born Nov. 26, 1924, in Zanesville, he was a life-long resident here. Surviving are his widow, two sons, Larry E. of Winter Haven, Fla. and Stephen G. of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Polly) Kuntz of 1067 Maysville avenue and Miss Susan L. Beebe of the home; a brother, Dawes of Phoenix Ariz,; five sisters, Mrs. George Grether of Dresden, Mrs. Everett Price of Barberton, Mrs. Edwin Sinclair of 2203 Dresden road, Mrs. Donald Stoneburner of Ash Meadows boulevard and Mrs. Russell Coultas of Columbus; two grandchildren. Friends may call after 1 p.m. today and through Friday morning at the Beebe home on Ridge avenue.

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BEEBE, Lucy (Steffey): Mar 1890 - 29 Jun 1962
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Sunday, July 1, 1962, p6B
Services for Mrs. George F Beebe, 71, of 1917 Ridge avenue, who died Friday, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Putnam Chapel of the Bolin-Bryan Funeral Home. The Rev. Irven Shudlick will officiate and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. She was the former Lucy Steffey, daughter of the late George and Sarah Hooper Steffey and a life resident of this vicinity.

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BEGEOT, Herman C: 18 Dec 1940 - Jun 1969
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The Hubbard News, Hubbard, Ohio, Wednesday, June 28, 1969
Herman Begeot
Hubbard - Funeral services were held Monday, June 23 at the Clyde R Kelly and Son Funeral Home for Herman Begeot, 28, of 374 Jerry Dr., who died at South Side Hospital of injuries received May 26 when his motorcycle collided with a car on Route 18 at Turner Rd. Mr. Begeot was born Dec. 18, 1940, in Masury, a son of Herman F. and Alma Longley Begeot. He was a member of Central Christian Church and Musicians Local 86. He was a construction surveyor for Joseph Bucheit and Sons Co. Survivors include his parents of Hubbard, his wife, the former Diane Hill, whom he married Oct. 6, 1960; two sons, Herman and Douglas, Tammy and Lynne, all at home; five sisters, Mrs. Beverly Dull of Girard, Mrs. Alma Jessup, Mrs. Hermine Bohrer, Bobby Jean Begeot and Delores Mae Begeot and two brothers, Charles and Rovert, all of Hubbard.

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BENTLEY, Virgil Temple: 19 Apr 1919 - 17 Nov 2004
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Dallas Morning News, The (TX) - November 19, 2004
BENTLEY, VIRGIL TEMPLE, 85, distinguished minister, church leader, author, publisher, journalist, and gerontologist, passed away at home on November 17, 2004. He was born to James Thomas Bentley and Johnnie Anna (Green) Bentley in Kirkland, Texas, on April 19, 1919. He was preceded in death by nine siblings. After graduating from Damon High School in 1938, he attended Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas, where he earned his B.A. in 1943. In the same year he married Ann French. Virgil and Ann together served Churches of Christ for sixty-five years in Humble and Fort Worth, TX; Cordell and Oklahoma City, OK; Rockingham, NC; Flushing, NY; Arlington, VA; and in Dallas for the last 37 years. He earned an M.L.A. from SMU in 1970 and an M.A. in gerontology from the University of North Texas in 1975. Virgil Bentley's career was distinguished and varied. He always maintained a great interest in writing and enjoyed writing articles and essays. He published several books, especially on aging, and for many years he directed Temple Publishing Company. Within Churches of Christ, he became a popular champion of the elderly, constantly emphasizing the spiritual needs of older adults and the need for the church to capitalize on the spiritual resources of the elderly. He was widely honored for his positive outlook on life and his gracious spirit towards all. In 1990, the Pruett Gerontology Center of Abilene Christian University honored him for his distinguished service in the field of gerontology. Virgil was instrumental in the design, creation and on-going improvement of Christian Care Centers. For several years he served as administrator and then as the minister to the aged and elder at the Christian Care Center, Mesquite. For many years he served as an elder of the Highland Oaks Church of Christ. He also served on the Board of Visitors of the gerontology program of Abilene Christian University. "Papa" is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ann Bentley; son, John David Bentley; a daughter, Anne Hathaway Tippens and husband, Darryl; two grandsons, Jeff Tippens, Kyle Tippens and wife Shannon; and great granddaughter Emily Tippens. A memorial service will be held at Highland Oaks Church of Christ, 10805 Kingsley Road, Dallas at 1:30 PM on Saturday, November 20. Memorials may be made to the Christian Care Center, Inc.,1000 Wiggins Parkway, Mesquite, TX. 75150 or to the Virgil Bentley Gerontology Endowed Scholarship Fund at the Pruett Gerontology Center, ACU Box 27793, Abilene, TX 79699-7793. Restland 972-238-7111 restlandfuneralhome.com

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BERRY, Barbara (Steenrod) (Cunningham): 14 Jun 1917 - 13 Dec 1998
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Antlanta, Georgia, December 17, 1998
Barbara S. Berry, 81, founded Atlanta stage group to pursue dream of singing
Barbara Steenrod Berry sang at her father's opera house as a child, then put her dreams of stardom aside. When the Sandy Springs resident stepped on stage 60 years later, her voice wasn't as strong, but the spotlight was just as bright. Mrs. Berry, 81, helped found an amateur theater group for lifelong dreamers like herself. For nine years, Triple S. Productions staged dozens of musicals in Atlanta. At least 176 people appeared on stage in holiday shows, classics such as "Fiddler on the Roof" and original works. "I would say the average age of the performers was probably 50," said Mrs. Berry's husband, Milton O. Berry. "We were trying to appeal to people who had never had the opportunity to appear on stage. That's what we were hunting for." The funeral for Mrs. Berry, who died of renal failure Sunday at her residence, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sandy Springs Chapel Funeral Directors. Known for her love of stylish hats, Mrs. Berry grew up in Nelsonville, Ohio, and started singing at her father's opera house at age 5. She married and had two children, her husband said, but never stopped dreaming of the stage. While her friends enjoyed going to nightclubs or restaurants, Mrs. Berry frequented piano bars where the public had a chance to sing. "Wherever I took her, that's the first thing we would look for and she would do it," her husband said. In 1983, at 66, Mrs. Berry found a way to make her lifelong dream and that of other amateur performers finally come true. Along with her brother, the late Spencer Steenrod, and her husband, she founded Triple S. Productions, nicknamed Trispro. "You could tell she loved everything she was doing," said Sandy Streicher of Lawrenceville, who played piano for the group. "When the music started and she started to sing, she was a completely different person." Trispro attracted an older crowd, fond of the music of the '40s and '50s, and attendance was much greater than expected, Mr. Berry said. After the final show in 1992, the group had $10,000 left over and established a scholarship for performing arts students at Georgia State University. Survivors other than her husband include a daughter, Lynn Williams of Tucker; a son, Greg O. Berry of Marietta; a sister, Roberta Lynn Steenrod Adler of Nelsonville; and three grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requested that contributions be made to the Trispro Scholarship Fund, Georgia State University, University Plaza, Atlanta, GA 30303.

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BERRY, Milton O: 26 Dec 1918 - 19 Nov 2002
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The (GA) - November 22, 2002
Milton Berry forged a rewarding career as a pharmaceutical salesman, financial planner and motivational speaker. The real fun in his life didn't come until his retirement. Soon after he stopped working in 1983, he helped found the community theater group Trispro with his wife, Barbara Berry, and her brother, Spenny Steenrod. It was a different kind of company. "We were trying to appeal to people who had never had the opportunity to appear on stage," said Mr. Berry in a 1998 Atlanta Journal-Constitution article. The Berrys recruited talent from the open-mike piano bars they liked to frequent. Many Trispro performers qualified for AARP. "The average age of the performers was probably 50," he said. The company specialized in musical revues that revolved around famous songwriters or themes, like the World War II-based "Reveille to Revelry." Mr. Steenrod directed, Mrs. Berry sang, and Mr. Berry handled the business end. "Milton was the foundation, the adhesive tape that made it work and kept it going," said Minnie Tee, stage name of a Lilburn actress who sang with the company, which disbanded in 1992. The funeral for Mr. Berry, 83, of Sandy Springs, who died Tuesday of leukemia at Hospice Atlanta, is 2 p.m. today at Sandy Springs Chapel. Mr. Berry moved to Atlanta as a regional sales supervisor for Merck & Co. in 1957. In 1958, he resigned to become a financial planner. He was so good at selling mutual funds that Fidelity Management Co. recruited him as regional vice president of sales. In 1976, he left to become a sales management trainer and motivational speaker. His charisma and sales savvy came in handy when Mr. Berry began emceeing performances of his singing friends at metro piano bars. "He was a fantastic emcee," said Bob Fountain of Atlanta, former Atlanta Braves organist who played piano at many of those bars. "He was funny and informative, and people loved him." For most of his life, Mr. Berry just listened while his wife and friends sang. Around 1988, he surprised his wife by joining her at the mike. For the rest of his life, Mr. Berry would never miss a chance to sing in public. "He had a voice like Kermit the Frog, pleasant to listen to but humorous," said Mr. Fountain. "He had an interesting way of putting over a song." For "Old Bones," Mr. Berry "came out in raincoat with his pants rolled up so you could only see his bare legs and shoes," said Ms. Tee. "He almost looked like a flasher. Milton had personality. He reminded me of George Burns." Survivors include a daughter, Lynn Stroud of Tucker; a son, Greg Berry of Marietta; and three grandchildren.

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BISHOP, Essie Mae (Longley): 29 Jan 1872 - 21 Jan 1926
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The Zanesville Signal, Zanesville, Ohio,22 Jan 1926, page 2
Mrs E M Bishop Taken By Death Thursday Night
An Illness from a complication of diseases resulted in the death of Mrs Essie M Bishop, which occurred at her home, 918 Putnam avenue, at 10:30 o'clock Thursday night. Mrs Bishop was a member of the M.E. church and was well known in this city. Surviving are two daughters, the Misses Virginia and Josephine Bishop of the home.

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BLACKWELL, Charles R: 9 Nov 1925 - 16 Mar 2004
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Leaf-Chronicle, The (Clarksville, TN) - March 17, 2004
Charles R. Blackwell, 78, Clarksville, died Tuesday, March 16, 2004, at Gateway Medical Center. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Sykes Funeral Home and Crematory with Brother Geoffrey Sikes officiating. Burial will be in Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Nashville. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the service at the funeral home. He was born Nov. 9, 1925, in Clarksville, son of William R. and Anna Idell Plummer Blackwell. Mr. Blackwell was in civil service at Fort Campbell and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Madison Street Church of Christ. He was a former member of both the Montgomery County Election Commission and Tri-County Solid Waste Board. Survivors include two daughters, Connie Hardin, Nashville, Mary Dell Baggett, St. Charles, Mo.; two sisters, Jo Anne Oxford and Lucy Locklear, both of Dalton, Ga.; and one grandchild. Pallbearers will be David Lee, Austin Peay, Roger Maness, Frank Shepherd, Johnny Oxford, Lloyd Bryson, Norman Blackwell and Dennis Locklear.

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BLAIR, Rebecca Mae (Cowan): 29 Nov 1923 - 4 Nov 2002
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The Crosby County News & Chronicle, Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, page 8
Services for Rebecca M. Blair, 78, of Lubbock were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002, at Ralls First Baptist Church in Ralls with Bruce Harris officiating. Burial was in Ralls Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls. She died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002 at Lubbock. She was born Nov. 29, 1923, in Terry County, TX. She married Julius Blair on Aug. 18, 1942, in Clovis, N.M. He died June 27, 2000. She was preceded in death also by a son, Charles, on July 20, 1983, and a brother, C.W. Cowan, in February 2002. She was a member of the Cone First Baptist Church and a homemaker. She moved to the Cone area in 1969 from Ropesville. Survivors include four sons, Larry Don of Cone, Thomas Lee of Ralls, Harold of Crosbyton and Mark of Stephenville; three daughters, Geraldine LaBombard and Linda Blair, both of Lubbock, and Becky Landsdown of Crosbyton; two brothers, Frank Cowan of Stephenville and John A. Cowan of Ropesville; three sisters, Viola Williams of Meadow, Opal Russell of Seminole and Charlene Pruitt of Mineral Wells; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

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BOLEN, Howard Albert: 2 Jun 1900 - 20 Nov 1965
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The Newark Advocate, Newark, Ohio, Tues, Nov 23 1965
Howard Bolen
Services for Howard Bolen, 65, formerly of Newark, were held today in Kingsville, Tex. Mr. Bolen, born June 2, 1900, in the Rocky Fork area, died Saturday in a Corpus Christi, Tex., hospital. Among survivors are his wife, Nellie Bolen; sons, Robert and Don Bolen, Newark; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Graham, Toboso; and half-sisters, Mrs. Ruth Miller and Mrs. Margaret Hayden, Newark; and Mrs. Jessie Stout, St. Louisville.

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BOULANGER, Tommy Rogers: 2 Apr 1931 - 6 Nov 2001
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Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - November 10, 2001
Boulanger, Tommy Rogers, retired self-employed electronics engineer and musician, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001. Service 10 a.m. today, Resthaven Mortuary. Mr. Boulanger served as Airman USN-1 during the Korean War. He received the good conduct medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal, while serving in the Navy. He enjoyed gardening, traveling and playing the steel guitar in Eddie McAlvain and the Mavericks band. He was inducted into the Western Swing Hall of Fame in Sacramento, Calif. Preceded in death by parents, Charles M. and Essie G. (Johnson) Boulanger and sisters, Betty Lee and Audrey Herard. Survivors: wife, Rosalie; son, Jon of Goddard; daughters, Cindi Reding of Overland Park, Su Russell of Augusta; brother, Junior of Weslaco, Texas; grandchildren, Cory Boulanger of Goddard, Jedd and Katie Russell of Augusta, Lindsey Harvell of Lawrence. Memorial established with Western Swing Society Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1414, Rocklin, Calif., 95677.

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BOWDEN, Clarence Harley: 4 Apr 1906 - 11 Oct 1943
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Saturday, October 23, 1943
Bowden Funeral Held in West
Funeral services for Clarence Harley Bowden, a former resident of this city, who died at his home in El Segundo, Calif., were conducted last Sunday afternnon with Elder W> R. Jefferson officiating, according to word received Friday. Burial was in the cemetery at Inglewood, Calf., with the Masonic lodge in charge. The deceased was born in Conesville, Coshocton county, April 8, 1906, being 37 years, six months and seven days of age at the time of his death. Surviving are his wife, Helen Phillips Bowden, two children, John Phillips Bowden and Ada Fern Bowden, all of the home; his parrents, Mrs. and Mrs. John C. Bowden of Dresden, and a brother, John L. Bowden of El Segundo, Calif. Mr. Bowden graduated from the Dresden S. D. A. church school in 1919. He attended the Mt. Vernon academy in 1921 and 1922, graduating from the Dresden high school in 1927. Attending Ohio State university he graduated in 1932. Going to California in 1936 he attended the University of South California in the winter of 1937-1938. He was a member of the Dresden Masonic lodge.

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BOWDEN, John Clarence: 20 Aug 1873 - 10 Dec 1948
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Tuesday, December 14, 1968
John Bowden Dies In California
John C. Bowden, 75, of El Segundo, Cal., formerly of Madison township, Muskingum county, died unexpectedly Friday at his home of a heart attack. He leaves his widow, Fern; a son, John and three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, all of El Segundo. Born Aug. 20, 1873 in Salem township, Mr. Bowden was a resident of that vicinity most of his life. He moved to California five years ago. Funeral services were held yesterday in Englewood, Cal., followed by burial there.

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BOWMAN, Ada (Dotson): 19 Sep 1879 - 21 Jul 1934
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The Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, Texas, Sunday Morning July 22, 1934, p14
Funeral rites for Mrs. J. A. Bowman, life-long resident of Taylor county who died yesterday, will be held from the Baptist church at Cedar Gap, this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Bowman, 54, years of age, succumbed at a local sanitarium at 12:30 p.m. She entered the hospital Thursday and underwent major surgery. Ada E. Dotson was born in Erath county and was brought to Taylor county by her parents, Mr and Mrs. C. Dotson, when she was three weeks old. She was married to J. A. Bowman 36 years ago and when as a bride to the Cedar Gap farm where she had resided continuously since. Besides her husband she is survived by three sons, Jerry and Terry Bowman of Potosi and Hero Bowman of Cedar Gap and three daughters, Mr. J. W. Adkisson of Tuscola, and Vada and Nannie Bowman of Cedar Gap. Mrs. Bowman was a member of the Church of Christ. Burial will be made at Cedar Gap under direction of the Laughter Funeral Home. Mrs. Terry Bowman, daughter-in-law of Mrs. J. A. Bowman, was seriously ill in a sanitarium here last night. She is the mother of an infant son, born Friday noon.

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BOWMAN, Hero Franklin: 11 Jan 1910 - 31 Jan 1975
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The Abilene Reporter News, Abilene, Texas, Sunday Morning, February 2, 1975, p11A
H F Bowman, 65, of 2202 Palm, A Dyess AFB civil service employe, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday at Hendrick Memorial Hospital after entering the hospital Friday morning. Services are pending with Elmwood Funeral Chapel, 1443 N. 2nd. Born Jan. 11, 1910, in Taylor County, he was a lifelong resident of the county, he married Martha Stewart Aug 5, 1935 in the Cedar Gap Community. He was a civil service employe at the Dyess AFB Golf course and was to have retired effective midnight Friday. He was a member of Sixteenth and Palm Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Teresa Ann Burton of Vallejo, Calif., and Mrs. Gay Nell Burke of San Jose, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs, Vada Straley of 2049 S. 18th and Mrs. Nannie Lambert of 2026 Fulton; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son and a daughter.

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BOWMAN, Jerry Marrah: 5 Jul 1901 - 6 Nov 1970
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The Reporter-News, Abilene, Texas, Saturday Morning, Nov. 7, 1970, p8A
TUSCOLA - Jerry M Bowman, 69, died about 9 a.m. Friday at his home north of Tuscola, of an apparent heart attack. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church in Tuscola with Leon Brown, Church of Christ minister of Dallas officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Gap Cemetery under direction of Fry funeral home of Tuscola. Mr. Bowman was born July 5, 1901, in Taylor County. He married Lena Pearl Ferguson? in August 19?? in Abilene. He was a farmer and had lived in Taylor County all his life. He retired three years ago. He was an elder of the Oak St. Chruch of Christ in Abilene. Survivors are his wife of Tuscola; three daughters, Mrs. H D Atkinson of ?? Portland ??, Mrs. J F. Ad??sar of ? La??side ??? and Mrs. ??? -- cannot read the remaining - image too garbled..

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BOWMAN, Lula Rebeca (Bell): 26 Aug 1893 - 1 Mar 1960
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The Reporter News, Abilene, Texas, Tuesday Evening, March 1, 1960, p14B
TUSCOLA - Mrs. Jerry Bowman, 66, of Cedar Gap, died at 2 a.m. Tuesday at Hendrick Memorial Hospital, Abilene. She suffered a stroke Feb. 15, and has been hospitalized since. Born Lula Rebecca Bell at Rusk, Aug 26, 1893, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bell. Mrs. Bowman was a member of the Church of Christ since 1921. She married Bowman in April of 1921, at Haskell, and lived in Taylor County 39 years. Funeral arrangements are pending with Fry Funeral Home at Tuscola. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Mrs. H. D. Adkisson of 2525 Ross St., and Mrs. J. F. Adkisson of 1502 Lakeside Dr., both of Abilene; and Miss Vada Lou Bowman of the home; three sons, John E and Johnny W., both of Abilene, Leon Bowman of Freeport; one sister, Mrs. Johnny Floyd of Pasadena; seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

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