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WATTS, Gerald Franklin: 13 Jul 1899 - 24 May 1954
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Tuesday, May 25, 1954, p1
Former President of Pottery at Crooksville Dies
CROOKSVILLE, May 24, Gerald F. Watts, 54, president for 13 years of the A. E. Hull Pottery herre and the Acme Pottery Co., its predecessor died at 4:15 this afternoon in the family home, 41 North Buckey street. He had been retired sing 1952 and in failing health some time. He was a son of C. W. Watts, one of the founders of the pottery industry here and spent his entire business career with the Acme and Hull potteries. He was a veteran of World War I; member of Peerless Lodge No. 591, F. & A M and the Toquest club of Crooksville. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. James Walker of Columbus, four sons, Gerald, Duane, and Donald Watts, all of the home and James Long of Seborn avenue, Zanesville; his mother, Mrs. Emma K Watts and a sister, Miss Hazel Watts, both of this community. The body is at the Cannon and Cannon funeral home here where friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday, and where services are to be held at 1 p.m. Thursday. C. P. Stotler will officiate and burial will be in the Crooksville cemetery.

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WATTS, Gerald Stanberry "Jerry": 25 Jan 1927 - 23 Nov 2007
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Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Sunday, November 25, 2007
COLUMBUS - Gerald "Jerry" Stanberry Watts, 80, passed from this life on Friday, Nov. 23, 2007. He was born Jan. 25, 1927, in Crooksville, to the late Gerald F. and Beatrice Stanberry Watts. Gerald was a veteran of World War II. He served as Branch Engineer at Fort Lee, Va., and also at Fort Belvoir, Headquarters War Department, Fort Myers, Va. He was a graduate of Ohio University and retired from the State of Ohio Department of Taxation as a Tax Commissioner's Agent in 1989. Gerald was an avid Amateur Radio Extra, call letters (N8REW). He loved playing golf, hunting and fishing, and being in his boat on Buckeye Lake on a sunny afternoon. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Milly; his adored daughter and her husband, Jeri and Jeffrey Little, of Reynoldsburg; his grandsons, who shared a special part of his heart, Jason (Shirley) Little, of Pataskala, Joshua (Nicole) Little, of Pickerington, and Jordan Christopher Little, of Reynoldsburg. He is also survived by his very special, one and only granddaughter, Jamie Leann Little, of Reynoldsburg, of whom he was so proud; and his one and only great-granddaughter, Taylor Nicole Little, who always made her great-grandpa smile. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Jacquilin; step-mother, Pearl Cannon Watts; his beloved grandparents, William and Emma K. Watts; and Aunt Hazel Watts, all of Crooksville. Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at Schoedinger East Chapel, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

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WATTS, Harry C: Jul 1889 - Oct 1941
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The Zanesville Signal, Friday Evening, Oct. 3, 1941, p5
Rites For Harry Watts
Funeral sevices for Harry Watts, prominent Crooksville resident were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the local Methodist church, with Rev. Norman C. Sweat, church pastor and Rev. Wood B. Cundiff, pastor of the local Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was made in the Crooksville cemetery with Cannon and Cannon in charge.

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WATTS, Hazen (Malarkey): 1913 - 3 Dec 1963
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The Coshocton Tribune, Coshocton, Ohio, Thurs, Dec 5, 1963
MRS. HAZEN WATTS
Edward Watts, Conesville, has received word of the death of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Hazen Watts, 50, Canton, which occurred Tuesday at Aultman hospital after a short illness. The widow of Victor Watts, the former Hazen Malarkey was born in Coshocton, a daughter of the late Hazen Malarkey. Other survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Diane Unger, Canton and Mrs. Sandra Hoagland, Cleveland. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Jacob Waltner funeral home in Canton and burial will be in a Canton cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday until time for services.

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WATTS, Henrietta Blanche "Hattie" (Koon): 22 Apr 1873 - 11 Dec 1968
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Thursday, December 12, 1968
Mrs. Hattie B. Watts, 95, of Crooksville, died at 1:40 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 11) at Good Samaritan Hospital after a lingering illness. Mrs. Watts was born April 22, 1873 in Gaysport a daughter of Mrs. Sarah Hamilton Koon and was a member of the Crooksville United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Etta Watts of the home; a son, Elmer Watts of 407 Brighton boulevard; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three great great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs Eva Gatewood of 359 Woodlawn avenue. Her husband, Edgar and two daughters preceeded her in death. The body was taken to the Crooksville Chapel of Fred L. Cannon and Sons Funeral Home where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in the Crooksville Chapel with Rev. Earse Mauler officiating. Burial will be in Crooksville Cemetery.

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WATTS, Henrietta (Pitcock): Jan 1858 - 18 Jun 1934
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The Newark Advocate, Newark, Ohio, Tuesday, Jun 19, 1934
Heart Ailment Claims Woman
Crooksville, Jun 19 - Mrs. Henrietta Watts, 76, died at the home north of Crooksville after a brief illness from heart disease. She is survived by her husband, James A. Watts, two daughters and two sons.

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WATTS, Ida Eileen (Shumaker) (Blosser): 26 Mar 1921 - 5 May 2008
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Lancaster Eagle-Gazette (OH) - May 7, 2008
Eileen (Shumaker) Blosser Watts, 87, formerly of Bremen, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008, at LanFair. She was a longtime member of Sigma Phi Gamma sorority, member and president of Business and Professional Women's Club, member of Fairfield County Women's Democratic Club, Lancaster Music Club, Ohio Association of Public School Employees, a secretary in the Lancaster City Schools for 26 years, and member of Fairfield Community Church. She was also an organist and played for Redeemer Lutheran Church and Christian Science Church. She was a graduate of Bremen High School, Class 1, in 1938, Lancaster Business College in 1940, and attended Capital University. She was also the manager of Hillcrest Apartments for 15 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, J. Pearl and Clementine (McCandlish) Shumaker; and husbands, Dean D. Blosser and Joseph Watts. She is survived by daughter, Scherry Eileen Crowell; son-in-law, Gary Crowell; beloved grandson, Drew Justin Sherrick; and special friend, Darlene Erick. Cremation has been arranged by Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home. Graveside service will be conducted by Pastor Bill Brown at Forest Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fairfield Community Church, 860 E. Mulberry St., Lancaster. A big thanks to all the staff at LanFair and FairHoPe hospice.

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WATTS, James A: Oct 1859 - 6 May 1944
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Monday May 8, 1944
Rites Tuesday for James Watts
Funeral services for James A Watts, 84, well-known resident of Crooksville, who died Saturday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ernest Smitley, Crooksville, following a short illness, will be held Tuesday afternoon from the Crooksville Methodist church. Rev. E. E. Mosslander will officiate and burial will be in the Crooksville Mausoleum. Mr. Watts has spent his life in Crooksville, and was a member of the Methodist church there. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Smitley, at whose home he died, and Mrs. Ralph Kinna, of Crooksville; a son, Clarence Watts and a brother, Will Watts, both of Crooksville; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The body has been returned to the Smitley residence from the Cannon & Cannon funeral home at Crooksville.

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WATTS, James A: 21 Jan 1904 - 8 Aug 1970
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Sunday, August 9, 1970
James A. Watts, 66, of Crooksville, a retired employe of the Cesco Co., in Crooksville, died at 2 a.m. Saturday (Aug 8) in Bethesda Hospital following an eight week illness. Mr. Watts retired in 1969. He was a member of the IBOP Local Union 2 and Crooksville United Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, the former Hazel Sue Masterson; two daughters, Mrs. William (Jane Ellen) Wilson of Crooksville and Mrs. Donald (Cynthia) Lapp of Coshocton; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Scarrett of Newark and Mrs. Pearl Penrod of New Lexington and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the Cannon and Cannon Funeral Home in Crooksville. Service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Rev. Earse mauler will officiate and burial will be in Crooksville Cemetery.

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WATTS, James Frederick: 12 Sep 1894 - 22 Apr 1952
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Wednesday, April 23, 1952
Saltillo Man Dies Suddently
Fred Watts, 57, of Saltillo, died suddenly yesterday while mowing the lawn at his home. Mr. Watts was apparently in his usual good health when stricken. Death was due to a heart attack. Mr. Watts worked yesterday at the Crooksville China company where he had been employed for the past 25 years. He was a member of the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters, the Crooksville Eagle's Lodge No. 1979, the Moose lodge, No. 955, of Lancaster and he attended the Saltillo Methodist church. Mr. Watts was the son of the late James and Louie Shears Watts, early residents of Saltillo. Surviving are his widow, Mary; two daughters, Mrs. Rachel Burhead of East Fultonham and Mrs. Dorothy Snyder of New Lexington; three sons, James of Saltillo, William of Bristol and Curtis Watts of Middletown; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Tipton of Croosville and Mrs. Lenora Wahl of Roseville; one brother, Pearl Watts of Dover; and six grandchildren. The body was removed to the Cannon & Cannon funeral home in Roseville. It will be returned to the residence this evening. Funeral servives will be conducted at the Saltillo Methodist church at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon with Rev. Lee Hall officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Horab cemetery.

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WATTS, James Garfield: 22 Jun 1918 - 23 Feb 1974
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Mon, Feb 25, 1974
James G. Watts, 55, of Saltillo, Perry County, a former inspector for the State Highway Department, died at 11 p.m. Saturday at his home. He had been in ill health but death was unexpected. He was born at Saltillo June 22, 1918, the son of Mrs. Mary Short Watts of East Fultonham and the late Fred Watts. Mrs. Watts was a member of Saltillo United Mehtodist Church and was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his mother; his widow, the former Elizabeth Cannon; two sons, J. G. Watts of Creamery road, Zanesville, and Michael Ray Watts of New Lexington; a daughter, Mrs. Jacqueline Hinkle of New Lexington Route 2; seven grandchildren; a brother, Curtis Watts of Middletown; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Snyder of new Lexington Route 2 and Mrs. Rachel Burkhead of East Fultonham. A brother, William (Bink) Watts is deceased. Friends may call a the Crooksville Chapel of Cannon and Cannon Funeral home after 7 p.m. today.

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WATTS, Jay Franklin: 25 Apr 1940 - 29 Aug 1972
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Wednesday, August 30, 1972
Jay Franklin Watts, 32, of Lancaster, formerly of Crooksville, was found dead early Tuesday at his home. Death resulted from apparently natural causes. Born April 25, 1940, at Crooksville, Mr. Watts was a son of Lawrence and Carolyn Seely Watts of Crooksville. He was principal of Pickering Junior High School and a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was well known as a baseball player in the area, having been a member of the Cannelville baseball team several years. He graduated from Crooksville High School in 1958 and from Ohio University in 1962. Surviving in addition to his parents are a son, Brent Watts of Lancaster, a sister Mrs Susan Browning of Crooksville; and a brother Kyle David Watts of Crooksville. Friends may call after 1 p.m. today at Fred L. Cannon and Sons Funeral Home at Crooksville. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Crooksville First United Methodist Church with Rev. Earse Mauler in charge. Burial will be in Crooksville Cemetery. The Body will be taken to the church one hour before services.

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WATTS, Jimmy Joe: 1954 - 4 May 1961
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Friday, May 5, 1961, pg8B
Crooksville - Jimmie Joe Watts, 7, son of Joseph and Kay Haley Watts of 627 North Columbus street, Lancaster, formerly of Crooksville, died at his home Thursday morning of meningitis. The child had attended school Wednesay and was taken ill that evening. Surviving in addition to the parents are two brothers, Kevin Lee and Charles Addison, of the home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Stella Watts of Crooksville; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haley of Crooksville; and the great grandparents, Mrs. Anna Luck and L. E. Haley both of Rutland. Services will be held at the Yard-Halteman Funeral Home in Lancaster at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in the Crooksville Cemetery.

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WATTS, John James: 9 May 1857 - 12 May 1938
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Friday, May 12, 1938, p12
Heart Attack Kills John J. Watts, 81
Crooksville, O., May 12 - A heart attack suffered while he was out walking in front of his home brought death to 81-year-old John J. Watts, one-half mile sout of here, yesterday. A member of the M.E. church, Watts was widely known since he had lived in this section a greater portion of his life. Surviving are his wife, Abelle at home, two sons, Burl, Sioux City, Iowa, and Taylor, Albany, Mo., one half-brother, Orley, of California, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Crooksville M.E. church, Sunday afternnon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Paul E. Ertel, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be made in the Crooksville cemetery by Cannon & Connon funeral directors.

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WATTS, John Wesley: 9 May 1875 - 6 Jul 1930
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, July 8, 1930
Cooksville, O., July 7 - A message was received by relatives here Monday announcing the death of John Watts, a widely known and highly esteemed resident of Crooksville whose death occurred at the National Soldier's home at Sandusky at an early hour Monday morning. Three brothers, William of East Fultonham; Ralph of Roseville, and Charles of Bellaire, Ohio, survive. The deceased was 56 years of age and a veteran of the Spanish American war and of the U.S. regular army services.. The deceased will be brought here for burial.

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WATTS, Joseph W: 5 Sep 1919 - 18 Apr 1973
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Sunday, April 19, 1973
Joseph W. Watts, 53, of Lancaster, owner of the Watts Barber Shop there, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday in Lancaster-Fairfield Hospital following an apparent heart attack. Mr. Watts was a member of all Lancaster Masonic Bodies, the Barbers Union, and was a World War II veteran. He also was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lancaster, Born Sept. 5, 1919, in Crooksville, he was the son of Mrs. Stella Watts of Crooksville and the late Harry Watts. Surviving are his widow, Eileen; three sons, Kevin of Columbus and Charles and Jeffrey, both of Lancaster; two sisters, Mrs. Evangeline Worthington of Crooksville and Mrs. Katherine Warren of Michigan City, Ind.; four brothers, Philip of Reynoldsburg, Addison of Zanesville, Emmett nad Benny, both of Crooksville and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 7 this evening in the Halteman-Fett Funeral Home in Lancaster. Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Rev. George W. Herd officiating. Burial will be in Crooksville Cemetery.

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WATTS, Julia Ann (Abrams): 1884 - 27 Nov 1957
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Thursday, November 28, 1957
Mrs. Julia Ann Watts, 74, of 632 Woodlawn avenue died at 9:45 Wednesday morning in Bethesda hospital where she had been a patient for nine days. She was a native of Ironton but spent most of her life in Zanesville. Surviving are three sons, Clarence of Hartwell, O., Floyd of the home and Carl of hoge avenue; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body was take to the Putnam chapel of the Bolin-Bryan funeral home pending arrangements for services. Friends may call after 1 o'clock this afternoon.

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WATTS, Katie E (Moore): 1884 - 28 Jul 1949
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Friday, July 29, 1949
Mrs. Watts Dies After Illness
Crooksville, O. -- Mrs. Katie E. Watts, 66, of 33 Buckeye street passed away at Bethesda hospital at 11:00 a.m. yesterday, following illness. She was the widow of the late Emmett Watts and is survived by one son, Sylvester Watts of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Homer Cannon of Crooksville and Mrs. Clara Glass of Crooksville; two half-sisters, Mrs. William Delong and Mrs. Hugh Severance of Zanesville, her stepmother, Mrs. Edward Moore of Zanesville and three half-brothers, Mason, William and Malcom Moore, all of Crooksville. She was a valued member of the Crooksville Methodist church and of Starlight chapter 239 Order of the Eastern Star. Funeral services will be conducted from the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2 with Rev. Otto M. Wortman officiating. The body will be taken from the Cannon & Cannon funeral home here to the family home this afternoon. The casket will not be opened at the church, but friends may call at the home.

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WATTS, Laura F (Moore): 24 Dec 1912 - 6 Jan 1972
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Mrs. Laura Watts, 49, of 322 Hedgewood avenue died at 7:15 p.m. Thursday in Good Samaritan medical Center from an apparent heart attack. She had been admitted to the hospital earlier in the afternoon. She was born Dec. 24, 1912, in Crooksville, a daughter of Fred and Leola Taylor Moore. Mrs. Watts was a member of Crooksville First Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Penny Lou Tharp of the home; four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown of Crooksville, Mrs. Thelma Godshall of Harrisburg, Pa., Mrs. Lee (Cleo) Wiseman of Brownsville and Mrs. Teresa N. Knight of Lancaster; three grandchildren and two aunts. Her husband, preceded her in death in 1958. A brother is also deceased. Friends may cal 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at DeLong and Baker Funeral Home.

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WATTS, Lester L: 1910 - Oct 1945
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The Sunday Times Signal, Zanesville, Ohio, Sunday, October 21, 1945
Lester L Watts, local veteran of three and a half years overseas' duty was found dead Wednesday near Denver, Colo. The message which came from the Fitzsimmons Gernal hospital in Denver said that his body was found two miles from the west portal of the Moffat tunnel west of Denver and that the cause of his death was undetermined. Watts who recently returned to this country from the Pacific War theater was on his way to Camp Atterbury, Ind, for discharge prior to returning to his home here. He entered service in 1940 and went overseas in May, 1942. he leaves his mother, Mrs. Julia Ann Watts of 632 Woodlawn avenue, three brothers, Pfc Carl Watts in Germany; Clarence Watts of Cincinnati and Floyd Watts of 139 Eighth street. The body is to be brought to the Keck funeral home. WATTS, Lou Ellen (Baker): 15 May 1875 - 5 Sep 1944 Family: Longley
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Wednesday, September 6, 1944, p12
Mrs Lou Watts Called By Death
Crooksville, O. - Mrs. Lou Watts, wife of Edward E Watts, of 277 West Main street, passed away at the Good Samaritan hospital at 7:30 Tuesday morning following a protracted illness. She is survivied by her husband, one son, Pfc. Ned Watts of the U.S. Army in France, one daughter, Mrs. Fred Cannon, of Crooksville; one sister, Mrs. Joseph Whalley, of Greensboro, Pa., and four grandchildren. She was a valued member of the Crooksville Methodist church, and of Starlight Chapter Order of Easter Star, of this city. Funeral services will be conducted from the family home Friday afternoon at 2:30, with Rev. E.E. Mosslander officiating. The body will be returned from the Cannon and Cannon funeral home to the family home Tuesday evening.

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WATTS, Mabel E: 19 Sep 1905 - 25 Jun 1969
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The Coshocton Tribune, Coshocton, Ohio, Wednesday, June 25, 1969
Miss Mabel E. Watts, 63, Conesville, a former school teacher, died at 1:20 a.m. today in a Guernsey County hospital following a long illness. Born Sept. 19, 1905, in Adams Mills, she was a daughter of Edward H and Sue Tilton Watts. Miss Watts attended Conesville and Coshocton high schools, Kent State University and Muskingum College. For 39 years she taught in the Coshocton County School System. For 25 years and until she retired in 1962, she taught the first grade in Conesville Elementary School. She was a member of Conesville Methodist Church, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority and various teacher organizations in the city, county and state. She was also active in religious and civic affairs. Surviving are a brother, Edward Watts of Conesville and several nieces and nephews. A brother is deceased. Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Dawson Funeral Home by Rev. John W. Wright and Rev. Frank Spencer. Burial will be in South Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

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WATTS, Mabel Marie (White): 15 Jan 1906 - 31 Jul 1974
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Thursday Aug 1, 1974
Mrs. Mabel Marie Watts, 68, of 833 Putnam avenue was dead on arrival at Bethesda Hospital at 2:10 Wednesday of an apparent heart attack sustained at her home. She was born Jan 15, 1906, at Sayre. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jean Vallo of Dayton; a son, Charles W (Bill) of Reynoldsburg, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles White of New Lexington; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Kinney of New Lexington, Mrs. Edith Lewis and Mrs. Lulu Strohl, both of Deavertown. Her husband, Cecil B. Watts, died in 1951. Friends may call 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Friday at Bolin Funeral Home on Putnam avenue.

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WATTS, Margaret Elizabeth (Cannon): 27 Sep 1921 - 25 Nov 2002
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Friday, November 29, 2002
CROOKSVILLE -- Margaret Elizabeth Cannon Watts, 81, of 301 Gene Wilson Blvd., Louisa, Ky., and formerly of Crooksville, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2002. She was born Sept. 27, 1921, and was a homemaker and a member of the Saltillo Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Jacqueline Cavins, of Louisa, Ky.; two sons, James Garfield Watts Jr., and Michael Ray Watts, both of Winfield, W. Va.; eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Garfield Watts Sr.; her parents, Ernest Ray and Nora E. Mossholder Cannon; one sister; one brother; one step-grandchild; and three step-great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday at the Lanning Funeral Home, 207 Burley St., Crooksville. A service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Marilyn Murphy officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Horeb Cemetery.

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WATTS, Mary Frances (Shreeves): 1880 - 11 Oct 1952
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The Zanesville Signal, Zanesville, Ohio, Monday, October 13, 1952
Funeral Tuesday at Saltillo Church for Mrs. Mary Watts.
Crooksville - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Watts, 72, wife of William Watts of Crooksville, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternnon at the Saltillo Methodist church with Rev R. Lee Hall officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Horeb cemetery. The body has been returned to the residence of a daughter, Mrs. George Rhinehart of Crooksville from the Cannon & Cannon funeral home. Mrs. Watts died Saturday at her daughter's home following a five weeks illness of a heart ailment. She was a daughter of the late Charles and Louisa Hammers Shreeves, early residents of the Unity community in Perry county. She was a member of the Saltillo Methodist church. Surviving are her husband; a son Emmett W. Watts of Columbus, six daughters, Mrs. Rhinehart, at whose home she died; Mrs. Hughie Grant of Cleveland, Mrs. Kathryn Westerfield of Crooksville, Mrs. Edith Warts of Zanesville, Mrs. Olive Blaney of Crooksville, Mrs. Douglas Lloyd of Columbus; a brother, Raymond Shreeves of Wadsworth; a sister, Mrs. Effie Pettit of Saltillo; 23 grandchildren and six great-grand-children.

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WATTS, Mary J "Minnie" (Boring): 1868 - 12 Sep 1933
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The Zanesville Signal, Zanesville, Ohio, Wednesday Evening, September 13, 1933, p7
Mrs. Minnie Watts Funeral Thursday
Crooksville, O, Sept 12 - Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Watts, who passed away at her house on West Main street Tuesday morning will be conducted from the family home Thursday at 10 a.m. with Rev. E. L. Butler officiating. Burial will take place in Crooks cemetery with Cannon & Cannon in charge.

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WATTS, Meredith Joseph: 16 Mar 1914 - 18 Mar 1999
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Herald & Review, Decatur, Illinois, March 20, 1999
Meredith Joseph Watts, 85, of Decatur died 4:13 p.m. Thursday (March 18, 1999) in Imboden Creek Living Center. Private graveside services will be Tuesday in Fairlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Mr. Watts was born in Decatur on March 16, 1914, the son of F. Joseph and Edith Meridith Watts. He was a mortgage banker and retired in 1986. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, the Country Club of Decatur and numerous business clubs and community organizations over the years. He was a World War II Army veteran and a M.P. in the 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division. He married Bette Jane Raffington in 1939. She preceded him in death on June 18, 1985. Surviving are his son, Stephen Raffington Watts and wife Diana of Naples, Fla.; daughter, Sally and husband Fredrick L. Olson of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandson, Stephen Olson and wife Tess of Las Vegas; granddaughter, Kate Olson of Las Vegas; great-grandson, Jacob Olson of Las Vegas; special friend, Barbara Hamilton. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother and one sister.

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WATTS, Nancy Belle (Tatman): 13 May 1867 - 5 Apr 1949
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Wednesday, April 6, 1949, p5
Mrs. Belle Tatman Watts, 81, of Crooksville, died at the Arnold rest home in Somerset Tuesday afternoon after a long illness. She was a member of the Crooksville Methodist church. Surviving are a brother, Gilbert Tatman of Crooksville; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Wolfe and Mrs. Estella Brown, both of Crooksville; several nieces and nephews; and two step-children, Burl and Taylor Watts of Sioux City, Ia. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Cannon & Cannon funeral home, Crooksville. Rev. Otto Wortman will officiate, and burial will be in Crooksville cemetery. The body is at the funeral home.

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WATTS, Nancy Ferrell (Spung): 8 Dec 1948 - 2 Aug 2003
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Palatka Daily News, August 5, 2003
Nancy Ferrell Watts, 54, died Aug. 2, 2003 at her home. She was born in Crooksville, Ohio, and had lived in Hastings for 21 years. She was a RN and had worked many years in nursing and most recently was director of nursing. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Hastings. he was preceded in death by her brother: Royal Spung. She is survived by her husband: Paul Watts, Hastings; daughters: Holly Weaver, Hastings; Cynthia Watts Skinner, Tallahassee; son: Paul Watts II, Los Angeles, Calif.; mother; Betty Spung, Roseville, Ohio; sisters: Melanie Hammer, Edwater; Pamela Luman, Roseville, Ohio; brothers: John Spung and Mark Spung, Crooksville, Ohio; and five grandchildren. Friends called from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4 at Craig Funeral Home, St. Augustine. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Christ United Methodist Church, Hastings. Burial will follow in Pellicer Creek. Craig Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

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WATTS, Lou Ellen (Baker): 15 May 1875 - 5 Sep 1944
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Wednesday, September 6, 1944, p12
Mrs Lou Watts Called By Death
Crooksville, O. - Mrs. Lou Watts, wife of Edward E Watts, of 277 West Main street, passed away at the Good Samaritan hospital at 7:30 Tuesday morning following a protracted illness. She is survived by her husband, one son, Pfc. Ned Watts of the U.S. Army in France, one daughter, Mrs. Fred Cannon, of Crooksville; one sister, Mrs. Joseph Whalley, of Greensboro, Pa., and four grandchildren. She was a valued member of the Crooksville Methodist church, and of Starlight Chapter Order of Easter Star, of this city. Funeral services will be conducted from the family home Friday afternoon at 2:30, with Rev. E.E. Mosslander officiating. The body will be returned from the Cannon and Cannon funeral home to the family home Tuesday evening.

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WATTS, Pearl: 10 Dec 1890 - 29 Jun 1960
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Thursday, June 30, 1960, p6B
CROOKSVILLE - Pearl Watts, 59, of Crooksville died at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday in the Perry County Home at New Lexington where he had been ill for six weeks. He was born Dec. 10, 1890, in Clayton Township of Perry County, the son of James and Louie Sheirs Watts. The deceased had lived at Dover for 18 years before returning to Crooskville last year. He was employed by the masonry Construction Company of Dover until his retirement. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Lenora Wahl of Roseville, and several nieces and nephews. His wife, the former Georgia Daley preceded him in death. The body was removed to the Crooksville Chapel of the Cannon and Cannon Funeral Home where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Ralph Tucker will officiate and interment will be in Mount Horeb Cemetery near Crooksville. Friends may call today at the funeral home chapel.

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WATTS, Pearl (Cannon): abt 1905 - 9 Sep 1952
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Zanesville Signal, Zanesville, Ohio, Wednesday, September 10, 1952, p9
CROOKSVILLE - Mrs. Pearl Watts, 47, former Crooksville school teacher, died at 11 o'clock Tuesday night at her home following a heart attack. Mrs. Watts was the daughter of Hollie and Zella Cannon and was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Her husband, Gerald F. Watts, underwent a serious operation at the Cleveland Clinic this morning. Surviving in addition to her husband are three sons, Gerald Watts of Crooksville, and Duane and Donald of the home; a daughter, Norma of the home; two brothers, Ralph Cannon of Crooksville and Wesley Cannon of Logan; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Butler of Crooksville and Mrs. Charles Stephenson of Crooksville; three half-brothers, Robert, Roy and Lloyd Miller, all of Crooksville; three half-sisters, Mrs. Eva Brewer, Mrs. Ernestine Baughman and Mrs. Rozella Green, all of Crooksville, and several nieces and nephews. The body was romvoed to the Cannon and Cannon funeral home.

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WATTS, Robert Lee: 12 Oct 1918 - 18 Oct 1974
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Saturday, Oct 19, 1974
Robert Lee Watts, 56, of 147 Church street, Crooksville died at Gallopolis State Institute at 7:45 a.m. Friday. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Carl (Sue) Dittmar 1279 greenwood avenue; and a brother, Lawrence Watts of the Crooksville address. Private funeral services will be held at Goeble Funeral Home in Crooksville at 10 a.m. Saturday, Burial will be in Crooksville Cemetery.

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WATTS, Sarah E (McLain): 9 Oct 1853 - 19 Jul 1930
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Monday, July 21, 1930
AGED ADAMS MILLS MOTHER IS CALLED
Funeral for Mrs. Sarah Watts Occurs Today
Funeral services will be conducted at the late home Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for Mrs. Sarah E. Watts, aged 76, who died at her home in Adams Mills Saturday afternoon, following an illness of three months. Rev. O.J. Gregg will officiate, and burial will be made in the Adams Mills cemetery. Mrs. Watts was born at Dresden, Oct. 9, 1853. She was a member of the Plains M.E. church. There are surviving four children, Mrs. Eura Slaughter of Willowbrook, Calif; Theodore Watts of Trenton, Iowa; Edward H. Watts of Conesville, and Carl of the late home; one brother, Howard McClain of Coshocton, and one sister, Mrs. Charlotte Hayes of Troy, N.Y. Fifteen grandchildren also survive. The husband and three children preceded her to the grave.

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WATTS, Sue A (Tilton): 25 Jun 1884 - 25 Nov 1956
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The Coshocton Tribune, Coshocton, Ohio, Wednesday, Nov 26, 1956
Mrs. Sue A. Watts, 72, Conesville, died at Newark City hospital yesterday at 10:30 a.m. following an illness of one year. Mrs. Watts had been the postmaster at Conesville for 25 years until her retirement in 1948. She was born June 25, 1884, in Adams Mills, a daughter of Thomas and Mary Whitingham Tilton. On Dec. 22, 1904, she married Edward Watts, who died in 1931. Surviving are two sons, Victor Watts, Canton and Edward Watts, Newark; one daughter, Mabel Watts, Conesville; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Darner and Mrs. Flo Vickers, Adams Mills; one brother, Edwin Tilton, san Diego Calif., and five grandchildren. One sister and three brothers are deceased. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Dawson funeral home with Rev. S. C. Garrabrandt officiating. Burial will be in South Lawn cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Tuesday and until time of the service Wednesday.

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WATTS, Victor L: 25 Jun 1909 - 30 Dec 1960
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The Coshocton Tribune, Coshocton, Ohio, Wednesday, December 31, 1960
Victor L. Watts, 51, of Canton, formerly of Conesville, died Tuesday in Autlman hospital, Canton, following a short illness. At one time he played semi-professional baseball in this and neigboring counties and was a member of the Canon Terriers in the old Central League. He was born June 25, 1909, at Adams Mills, where he spent his early life. He went from Canton from Conesville in 1935 and worked at the Timken Roller Bearing Co. for 15 years. At the time of his death he was employed at the Canton Corrugated Box Co. He was married to the former Hazen Malarkey, Coshocton, Nov. 17, 1933. Surviving besides the widow are two daughters, Mrs. Jennings Unger, Canton, and Miss Sandra Watts, Cleveland; a sister, Mabel Watts and a brother Edward Watts, both of Conesville. Services will be held Friday afternoon at the Waltner funeral home, Canton. Burial will be in a Canton cemetery.

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WATTS, William "Bink": 5 Aug 1920 - 21 Feb 1969
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The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Saturday, February 22, 1969
William (Bink) Watts, 48, of 234 Walnut street, Crooksville, a foreman at the A.E. Hull Pottery Company in Crooksville, died at 7 a.m. Friday (Feb 21) at Good Samaritan Hospital shortly after he was admitted following an apparent heart attack suffered at work. He was born Aug 5, 1920 at Saltillo, in Perry County, a son of Mrs. Mary Short Kerr of Columbus and the late Frederick Watts. Mr. Watts was a member of Iliff United Methodist Church and Local Union 134 NB of OP. He was a veteran of World War II and the National Guard. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his widow, the former Donna Ruth Eveland; a son, Jerry Watts of Crooksville Route 2; three daughters, Mrs. Connie Moore of Crooksville Route 2, Miss Kathy Joe and Miss Chriss of the home; two brothers, Curtis of Middletown and James of Saltillo; two sisters, Mrs. Rachel Burkhead of East Fultonham and Mrs. Dorothy Snyder of New Lexington Route 2, and two grandchildren. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at Crooksville Chapel of Cannon and Cannon Funeral Home where services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday with Rev. Evelyn Beard officiating. Burial will be in Crooksville Cemetery.

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WATTS, William H: 18 Mar 1870 - 18 Oct 1953
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The Zanesville Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Monday, October 19, 1953
William Watts Called By Death
William H. Watts, 83, of Crooksville, died early Sunday at Good Samaritan hospital following an illness of five weeks of a heart ailment. He was retired. A native of Saltillo, he was the son of Henry and Celia Collins Watts. He had spent a greater part of his life in Crooksville. His wife, Mary, died a year ago. Surviving are one son, Emmett W. of Columbus; six daughters, Mrs. George Rhinehart of Crooksville with whom he made his home; Mrs. Hughie Grant of Cleveland, Mrs. Kathryn Westerfield of Crooksville, Miss Edith Watts of Zanesville; Mrs. Olive Blainey of Crooksville and Mrs. Douglas Lloyd of Columbus; one half-brother, Ralph Watts of London; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and a number of number of nieces and nephews. The body was removed to the Cannon & Cannon funeral home in Roseville and was taken Sunday evening to the home of Mrs. Rhinehart, a daughter, at 727 Keystone street, Crooksville. Services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Saltillo Methodist church with Rev. Lee Hall officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Horeb cemetery.

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WEIDMAN, Wilhelmina (Longley): 25 Sep 1894 - 9 Oct 1988
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The Capital, Annapolis, Maryland, Tuesday, October 11, 1988
Wilhelmina "Minnie" Longley Weidman, 94, a resident of the Severna Park Meridian Nursing Home, died of heart failure Sunday at the Anne Arundel General Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Baltimore, Mrs. Weidman had lived in Arnold and Cape St. Claire in recent years. She was a former member of the Harlem Park United Methodist Church of Baltimore. Her interests included sewing, cooking, and needlework. Survivors include one son, Edward W Weidman of Arnold; one daughter, H Carolyn Pfeffer of Cape St. Claire; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was the widow of William Ford Weidman who died in 1972. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Barranco and Sons Severna Park Funeral Home, Ritchie Highway at Robinson Road. Burial will be in Loudon Park Cemetery in Baltimore.

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WENGER, Dessie Ann (Kinney): 26 Aug 1899 - 30 Jul 1940
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The Zanesville Signal, Zanesville, Ohio, Monday Evening, July 22, 1940, p2
Funeral services for Mrs. Dessie Wenger, of Greenville, will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Greenville. Burial will be in that city. Mrs. Wenger died Friday afternoon at her home. Surviving are her husband, Millard Wenger; her father, Charles Kinney; two aunts, Mrs. John Green, of this city, and Mrs. William Warner, of Philo; an uncle, E. L Kinney, of this city, and several cousins.

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WHATLEY, Agnes (Walker): 25 Apr 1903 - 4 Jan 1992
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) - January 7, 1992
BRIDGEPORT - Agnes Whatley of Bridgeport died Saturday in a Bridgeport nursing home. She was 88. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport. Burial will be in Thomas Cemetery in Wise County. Mrs. Whatley was born in Bridgeport. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Survivors: Son, Lawrence Whatley of Dale; brother, James Walker of Bridgeport; two sisters, Mary Green of Bridgeport and Minnie McPherson of Bowie; and two grandchildren.

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WHATLEY, Lawrence R: 19 Sep 1923 - 29 Dec 2005
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San Antonio Express-News (TX) - January 1, 2006
Lawrence "Larry" R. Whatley, age 82, passed away on December 29, 2005 after a long illness. He was born to Riley and Agnes Whatley in Olney, Texas on September 19, 1923. Lawrence served in the 63rd Infantry Division during World War II in Rhineland and Central Europe. He was awarded the WWII Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon and two Bronze Service Stars. Lawrence had worked as an electrician in Austin, Texas, for many years and retired from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Design & Construction Division in 1987. Lawrence loved to fish and enjoyed many years of gardening on his farm in Dale, Texas. His wife of 59 years, LaVerne Moehrig Whatley, a daughter Nancy Jean Tweddell of Lexington Park, Maryland, and son Jerry Wayne Whatley of Chehalis, Washington survive him. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 2, 2006 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Schertz Funeral Home. Services will begin at 12:30 PM at the Schertz Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 with the Rev. Brett Becker officiating. Interment will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Bert Hyatt, Alfred Biegert, Charles Biesenbach, Billy Hanks, Kenneth Rheinlander and Gerald Roberts will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, those so desiring may make a contribution to the National Parkinson Association, National Diabetes Association or to the charity of their choice. Arrangements with: Schertz Funeral Home.

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WHITE, Tursia (Crabtree) (Longley) (Taylor): 29 Jan 1882 - 1 Jan 1959
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The Denton Record Chronicle, Denton, Texas, Sunday, January 4, 1959
DECATUR (Staff) - Final rites for Mrs. Tursia Taylor White, 76, of Decatur, were held Saturday in the Decatur Church of Christ with Bill Stewart, minister, and Ed Bryant of San Marcos officiating. Born in Aububon on Jan 29, 1882, Mrs. White had lived in Decatur since 1944. She had been ill for a year. Mrs. White died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday in a Decatur hospital and was buried in Bowle's Elmwood Cemetery under the direction of Decatur's Christian Funeral Home. Survivors include four sons; Lloyd Longley, Cecil Longley, Herman Longley and Jess W. White, all of Wichita Falls, two daughters; Mrs. W. L. Arnold of Decatur and Mrs. Floyd Arnold of Bowie, two sisters; Mrs. Jim Black of Weslaco and Mrs. Clyde Barrick of Vashti; one brother, Dallas Crabtree of Brownwood, 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

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WHITEAKER, Bernard Oval: 31 Aug 1916 - 9 Apr 2003
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The Batesville Daily Guard, Batesville, Arkansas, Thursday April 10, 2003
Bernard Oval Whiteaker, 86, of Batesville died Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at Batesville. Born Aug. 31, 1916, at Calico Rock, he was the son of Henry and Addie Hively Whiteaker. He was retired from Barnett Brothers and was a deacon and a member of Allen Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Wilma Cartwright Whiteaker; a son, Glenn Whiteaker of Batesville; a daughter, Oval Jean Johnson of Searcy; four brothers, C.C. "Tob" Whiteaker of Redding, Calif., Thad Whiteaker of Mayetta, Kan., Hayes Whiteaker of Calico Rock and Dale Whiteaker of Wenatchee, Wash.; three sisters, Edna Wallace of Mountain Home, Bernice Boedecker and Norma Elliot, both of Lawrence, Kan.; four grandchildren, Randy Whiteaker and Chad Whiteaker, both of Batesville, Michael Johnson of Maumelle and Stephanie Engdahl of Conway; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Lecel Whiteaker. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Allen Chapel Free Will Baptist Church at Batesville with Tim Landers and Bobby Coleman officiating. Burial will be in Egner Cemetery at Salado with arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Randy Whiteaker, Michael Johnson, Chad Whiteaker, Harvey Johnson, Tim Holly and Ryan Engdahl. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Barnett, Charles Barnett, Nelson Barnett and Charles Hathcock. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight. Memorials may be made to Allen Chapel Free Will Baptist Church or to Gideons International.

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WHITEAKER, John: 17 Jul 1900 - 16 Jul 1922
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Calico Rock Progress, Calico, Izard Co., Arkansas, Jul 21, 1922
Young Man Drowned in River Sunday
John Whiteaker Loses Life While in Swimming at Mouth of Tan Trough. John Whiteaker, age 22 years, son of Wm.Whiteaker, who resides five miles northwest of here, was drowned in White River at the mouth of Tan Trough Creek, four miles up the river from Calico Rock, Sunday afternoon at about four o'clock while in swimming with three other young men. The body was recovered about an hour and a half later only a few feet from where he was seen to go down. The young man and three others of the neighboring community, Joe, Elmer and Lloyd Marchant, were swimming in the river and the unfortunate young man stated his intention of swimming to the other side. When at mid-stream he turned back and swam to within forty or fifty feet of the bank and called to the other boys to come to him. They got in a boat a short distance up-stream and started to his rescue, but he went under and drowned before the others could reach him. It is the supposition that the young man either was seized with cramps while swimming the river or else became exhausted and got scared, for he is said to have been a fairly good swimmer. The alarm was quickly spread and the first to reach the scene were Home Jennings, Walter Hicks, Jim Mayfield and Walter Lucy, who immediately began a search for the body, and was found after a short search by Hicks and Jennings, who were dragging the bottom of the river with their feet while swinging to the boat and it was in this manner that the body was brought to the surface. The water at that place was between five and six feet deep and young Whiteaker went under in a whirl caused by the current of the water. People gathered for miles around to volunteer in searching for the body and after recovery persistent attempts were made to bring about resuscitation, but without avail. The body was removed to the home of deceased and burial took place at the Staggs Cemetery Monday afternoon, funeral services being conducted by Rev. Dave Hively. Johnnie Whiteaker was known to everyone in this vicinity as a young man of exemplary habits, who was held in the highest esteem and was a young man of real worth. This fateful event caused a shock to everyone.

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WHITEAKER, Otis Ezekiel: 14 Oct 1907 - 4 Mar 2002
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The Batesville Daily Guard, Batesville, Arkansas, Wednesday, March 6, 2002
CALICO ROCK - Otis Ezekiel Whiteaker, 94, of Mountain Home died Monday, March 4, 2002, at a Mountain Home hospital. Born Oct. 14, 1907, in Calico Rock, he was the son of William E. and Margaret Cassandra Lamb Whiteaker. He was a farmer and a member of the Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Edward Whiteaker of Mountain Home; a daughter, Willa Mae Cope of Mountain Home; a sister, Lola Stoner of Missouri; four grandchildren, Steve Cope and Stephanie Baker, both of Mountain Home, and Gary Whiteaker and Rebecca Whiteaker, both of Emporia, Kan.; four great-grandchildren, Ryan Cope and Kyle Cope, both of Mountain Home, and Amy Whiteaker and Aaron Whiteaker, both of Emporia; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter; a grandson, Eddie Whiteaker; six brothers; and three sisters. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Howard Funeral Home chapel in Calico Rock with Tom Stoner officiating. Burial will be at Staggs Cemetery at Calico Rock. Pallbearers will be Randy Whiteaker, Gary Whiteaker, Aaron Whiteaker, Steve Cope, Ryan Cope and Kyle Cope. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Killian and Gerald Wyatt. Visitation is from 6 to 8 tonight.

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WICKER, Leona Ruth (Dunham): 2 Aug 1918 - 17 May 2008
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Walnut Ridge Times Dispatch, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Leona Ruth Wicker, 89, of Walnut Ridge, died May 17, 2008, at St. Bernards in Jonesboro. Born Aug. 2, 1918, in Arkansas, she was the daughter of Frank and Dona Longley Dunham. She was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Wicker, on Feb. 1, 2002, whom she married April 2, 1938; a son, Phillip Wicker; two brothers, Ed Dunham and Clifford Dunham; and a sister, Lori King. Survivors include a sister Nina Alphin, Missouri. Funeral is today at 2 p.m. in Bryan Chapel with Bro. Teep Wicker officiating. Burial will be in Austin Cemetery at Old Walnut Ridge under the direction of Bryan Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Randy Wicker, John Wicker, Kenny McIntire, Charles King, Rex Gentry and Jerry Graham.

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WICKER, Truman Woodrow: 21 Dec 1917 - 1 Feb 2002
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Walnut Ridge Times Dispatch, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Truman Woodrow Wicker, 84, of Walnut Ridge, died Feb. 1, 2002, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born Dec. 21, 1917 at Ravenden Springs, he was the son of Shelby Otto and Eula Banks Wicker. He was a former truck driver, an evangelist minister and a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by a son, Terry Phillip Wicker; and two sisters, Thelma Taylor and Tressie Richardson. He is survived by his wife, Leona Wicker; six brothers, Tillman Wicker, Pocahontas, Thurman Wicker, Walnut Ridge, Truel Wicker, Pontiac, Michigan, Thurshel Wicker, Imboden, Teep Wicker, Milan, Tenn., and Theodore Wicker, Brighton, Texas. Funeral was Monday at 2 p.m. in the Bryan Chapel with Bro. Marty Spurlock officiating. Burial will be in the Austin Cemetery near Walnut Ridge under the direction of Bryan Funeral Home.

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WIDERMAN, Elizabeth: 1854 - 30 Aug 1896
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Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, 1 Sep 1896
WIDERMAN-On Aug 30, at her late residence, Hebbville, Baltimore County, ELIZABETH, in the 42d year of her age, beloved wife of Lemuel Widerman. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services at Salem Church, Hebbyville, Baltimore County, on Tuesday at 10 A.M.

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WILDER, Edna I (Longley): 1905 - 22 Jan 1953
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The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Jan 24 1953, pg3
Mrs. Edna Wilder
Services for Mrs. Edna Wilder, 48, of 817 SE 38, will be Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the Dunaway funeral home in Bristow. Burial will be in the Oaklawn cemetery there. Mrs. Wilder died thursday night in Capitol Hill General Hospital. Death was caused by cancer. Born in Joplin, Mo., Mrs. Wilder moved here from St. Louis, Mo., eight years ago. She was a member of the Baptist chuch. Hunter funeral home was in charge of local arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Harold L. Wilder, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. J. G. Randall, 815 SE 38; two sons, Paul E. Wilder and Delbert Leroy Wilder, both of the home; two brothers, Harold Longley, Oxford, Kan., and W. W. Longley, 815 SE 38; a sister, Mrs. C. B. Hayes, Texas, and three grandchildren.

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WILLIAMS, Everton Groce "Brud": 28 Apr 1904 - 21 Nov 1977
Source: from the Noble Co., INGENWEB site
Williams Everton Groce (Brud) was born April 28, 1904 in Wolf Lake, Ind. to Curt and Margaret Williams of Wolf Lake and Ligonier. He died November 21 in Grayling, Mich. He attended school in Ligonier and worked for the Ford Motor Co. in Detroit, retiring to Au Sable River, Grayling, Mich. He is survived by his wife, Arlene of Grayling; two sisters, Mrs. Vance (Eleanor) Moots, Syracuse, and Evelyn Williams, also of Syracuse; several nieces and nephews. Services were November 25 at Sorenson Funeral Home in Grayling. Burial, North Star Michigan Cemetery. + 11-?-1977

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WILLIAMS, Margaret S (Inks) (Hoxworth): Apr 1870 - 15 Sep 1955
Source: from the Noble Co., INGENWEB site
Williams Margaret S, 65, of Ligonier, died of a cerebral hemorrhage September 15 at Battle Creek, Mich. She was born at Wolf Lake, moving to Ligonier about 38 years ago. Surviving are two sons and four daughters; a brother, Charles D. Inks of Albion; 13 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Services were conducted at Ligonier Saturday. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 9-?-1955

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