James — Hester Elizabeth James. Hester (daughter of Isaac James and Mary Ramsey) was born abt. 1818, Holly Shelter, New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA; died bet. 1880-1900. [Group Sheet]

John — Calpernia Luvena Doyle. Calpernia (daughter of Hardy W. Doyle and Sarah Ann Newsom) was born abt. 1841, Hardeman County, Tennessee, USA; died bet. 1886-1900. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral for Mrs. C. J. Swain Held Here On Sunday

Burial Services for Aged Citizen Held At Memorial Park Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs. C. J. Swain of this city were held from the Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon at four o'clock. Rev. Robert Holmes, pastor of the church, had charge of the services with Rev. T. A. Conway assisting.

A quartette consisting of Mrs. M. B. Smith, Miss Mattie Griffis, R. Nelson and Chas. Holcomb sang during the services, and the local temple of Pythian Sisters had charge of the services at the grave.

Mrs. Swain passed away last Thursday night at Tallahassee where she had been visiting at the home of her son, J. W. Swain for some time. She passed here ninetieth year on the 25th of last January, having been born in 1843 in Tipton county, Tenn.

The deceased came to Florida in 1885 and first settled at Lakeland. Later the family moved to Titusville, where Mr. Swain died in 1916.

Six children survive the departed mother. They were Mrs. Hester Walker of Miami, Mrs. A. M. Wright of Tallahassee, J. W. Swain of Tallahassee, C. H. Swain of Lakeland, L. O. Swain of Atlanta, W. H. Swain of Jacksonville. One brother E. H. Crowe is living at Holcomb, Mo.

Mrs. Swain was an active member of several organizations during her lifetime, among them being the Eastern Star, Pythian Sisters and Baptist Church.

Pallbearers at the Funeral Sunday were E. B. Wager, D. B. Pritchard, R. L. Baldwein, T. A. Conway, Wade Manous of Atlanta and Dr. J. C. Spell.

(Published in The Titusville Star Advocate on August 1, 1933)

Obituary:

MRS. M. J. Swain, 91, DIES AT SON'S HOME

Mrs. M. J. Swain, 91, died at the home of her son, at 450 St. Francis street at 11:40 last night after an illness of two weeks.

The body will be sent to Titusville, Florida, where the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon. She will be buried by the side of her husband, C. J. Swain.

She is survived by four sons: L. O. Swain, of Atlanta; W. H. Swain of Jacksonville; C. H. Swain, of Orlando; and J. W. Swain of Tallahassee.

She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Al Wright of Tallahassee and Mrs. John R. Walker, of Miami.

(Published in The Tallahassee Democrat on July 28, 1933)

Mary — Charles Jahue Swain. Charles was born Sep 1835, Kentucky, USA; died 13 Oct 1916, Titusville, Brevard County, Florida, USA; was buried 15 Oct 1916, Oaklawn Memorial Gardens - Titusville, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

James — Miranda Jane McCarty. Miranda was born 1 Aug 1859, Freeborn Township, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; died 21 Mar 1919, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Stanfield Cemetery - Clarkton, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

America married Marcellus Augustus Cross 15 Jan 1868, Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee, USA. Marcellus was born 1844, Weakley County, Tennessee, USA; died 7 Aug 1912, Pemiscot County, Missouri, USA; was buried 8 Aug 1912, Chamberlain Cemetery - Polk County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Eason married Barbara Catherine Wells 18 Jan 1880, Clarkton, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA. Barbara was born 14 Nov 1852, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; died 9 Mar 1909, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Stanfield Cemetery - Clarkton, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Eason married Florence Leona Goodman 25 Jan 1912, Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA. Florence was born 8 May 1881, Illinois, USA; died 19 Dec 1956, Holcomb, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; was buried 21 Dec 1956, Stanfield Cemetery - Clarkton, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. J.L. Spence of North Jonesboro died at her home yesterday morning, Thus the last smallpox victim is released by death instead of the health board.

Mrs. Spence had been ill for two weeks, and was thought to be doing very well. In fact it was hoped that she would be able to be up and released from quarantine within a few days, but she grew worse and died as stated.

We extend our sincere sympathy to this bereaved and stricken family.

(Published in The Jonesboro Enterprise on June 27, 1900)

Hester married James Lindsey Spence 15 Oct 1882, Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, USA. James was born 7 Mar 1861, Arkansas, USA; died 14 Feb 1926, Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, USA; was buried 15 Feb 1926, City Cemetery - Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

John married Martha Elizabeth Parker 22 Aug 1894, Canton, Van Zandt County, Texas, USA. Martha was born 10 Dec 1873, Henry County, Tennessee, USA; died 1906, Swain, Clay County, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

John married Margarette Luetta Marcum 7 Oct 1906, Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas, USA. Margarette was born 15 Dec 1876, Haywood, Clay County, Arkansas, USA; died 23 Nov 1951, Greenway, Clay County, Arkansas, USA; was buried 25 Nov 1951, Mitchell Cemetery - Greenway, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Emma E. Crow Is Claimed by Death

Wife Dies Only 36 Days After Husband

Emma Eudora Crow died at the home of her son, Charlie, in Oakland Friday - only 36 days after the death of her husband, James, on January 3.

Mrs. Crow was 79 at death and had made her home in Marshall county since 1911. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Immediate survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Shelton, Purcell, and Mrs. Ila Ann Kubik, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two sons, Charlie, Oakland, and Frank, McMillan; 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one brother.

Services were held at the Watts Chapel at 2 Saturday with L. E. Carpenter, minister, conducting.

Burial was at McMillan with the Watts Funeral home in charge.

(Published in The Madill Record on February 14, 1946)

Emma — James Mackelroy Crow. James was born 23 Jun 1863, Weakley County, Tennessee, USA; died 3 Jan 1946, Oakland, Marshall County, Oklahoma, USA; was buried 5 Jan 1946, McMillan Cemetery - McMillan, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Death Notice:

James David Crow, retired farmer, age 73, died November 25. Buried at Oaklawn Cemetery, November 28. Born in Missouri July 30, 1874. Resident of Comanche County 26 years.

(Published in The Comanche Chief on December 12, 1947)

Obituary:

Jas. David Crow Buried Nov. 28

James David Crow died November 25 at his home in De Leon. Funeral services were held at the church of Christ at Duster, November 28 at 10 a.m. with Rev. W.E. Moore in charge of the service. Interment was made in Oakland cemetery with Higginbotham Funeral Directors in charge.

Singers for the church service were R. L. Palmer, Fred Holdridge, W. C. Echols and Bascom McClellam. The floral offerings was beautiful and was displayed by Mrs. Huey Davenport, Kathryn Joiner, Betty Ruth Joiner, Bonnie Joiner, Mrs. J. C. Hare, Mrs. C. R. Fraiser and Mrs. J. D. Gray.

James David Crow was born July 30, 1874, in Stotard County, Missouri. He was married at Alta Anna Hamlin, December 28, 1895.

To this union was born twelve children. Two girls died in infancy.

Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Crow of De Leon, J. F. Crow, Skelly Town, Texas; C. C. Crow, West Brook, Texas; Mrs. W. W. Fills, McAllen, Texas; R. A. Crow, Orange, Texas; Mrs. J. P. Joiner, McCamey; Ira Crow, De Leon, Texas; J. T. Crow, Wichita Falls, Texas; H. C. Crow, Carbon, Texas; Mrs. J. B. Hurst, Washington, D.C.; L. H. Crow, Wichita Falls, Texas; twenty-eight living grand children, and a host of friends.

(Published in The De Leon Free Press on December 5, 1947)

James married Alta Alva Hamlin 28 Dec 1895, Comanche, Comanche County, Texas, USA. Alta (daughter of Harry Clinton Hamlin and Cynthia Luvenia Langston) was born 20 Apr 1879, Duster, Comanche County, Texas, USA; died 10 May 1960, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, USA; was buried 14 May 1960, Oakland Cemetery - Duster, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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MOTHER OF PASTOR DIES AFTER ILLNESS

HOMESTEAD, Fla., Oct. 16 - Mrs. Hester Elizabeth Walker, 70, died yesterday at the home of her son, Rev. C. N. Walker, after an illness resulting from a fractured hip suffered several months ago. Mrs. Walker's home was in Titusville but she made her home with her son the last 10 months. The body was sent tonight to Titusville where funeral services will be conducted tomorrow.

(Published in The Miami Herald on October 17, 1933)



Obituary:

Mrs. Walker Dies After Long Illness

Funeral at 3 P.M. Today; Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery

Mrs. Hester Elizabeth Walker, resident of this city for many years, passed away Sunday afternoon at the home of her son, Rev. C. N. Walker of Homestead, where she had been visiting during the past year.

Mrs. Walker was 70 years of age, and had suffered a stroke a number of months ago from which she never recovered.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the First Baptist Church, Rev. Robert Holmes conducting the service. Burial will be in the family plot at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Walker came to Florida in her youth with her parents, who first settled at Lakeland where they engaged in business. Later they moved to Titusville, where Mrs. Walker and her husband, John R. Walker, took a leading part in civic and social life here for many years. Mr. Walker passed away in July 1921.

The deceased leaves a daughter and three sons, Mrs. Mary P. Chappell of Punta Gorda, Fla., Rev. C. N. Walker of Homestead, Geo R. Walker of Miami, and Hans T. Walker of Titusville.

She also leaves four brothers and a sister, J. W. Swain and Mrs. A. N. Wright of Tallahassee, Lee Swain of Atlanta, Chas. Swain of Lakeland and Willis Swain of Jacksonville.

(Published in The East Coast Advocate on October 17, 1933)

Hester married John Randall Walker 1 Jul 1889, Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, USA. John was born 22 Jul 1863, Beaufort, Carteret County, North Carolina, USA; died 3 Aug 1921, Titusville, Brevard County, Florida, USA; was buried 7 Aug 1921, Oaklawn Memorial Gardens - Titusville, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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James W. Swain Dies Here at 75

James William Swain, 75, died at 5:55 p m yesterday at his home, 450 St. Francis st, after a short illness.

Swain was born in Cairo, Ill. on Oct 12, 1865, and came to Florida and settled at Lakeland with his parents in 1889. He remained at Lakeland until 1919, when he moved to Tallahassee.

A retired mechanic, Swain took great interest in civic and church affairs, being a member of the Baptist church.

His wife died in 1935, but he is survived by a son and four daughters. His son is Arthur F. Swain. The four daughters are: Miss Jewell Swain of Tallahassee, Mrs. H. G. Penuel of Crawfordville, Fla., Mrs. Alfred Warren of Vero Beach, Fla. and Mrs. D. Lee Baldwin of Titusville, Fla.

Swain is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Three of his brothers live in Atlanta, while his sister, Mrs. A. M. Wright, lives in Tampa.

The funeral service will be held at 3:30 p m tomorrow at the Culley chapel. Following the service the interment will be held at the Oakland cemetery.

(Published in The Tallahassee Democrat on December 5, 1940)

James — Latty Missouri Shields. Latty was born 28 Mar 1865, Missouri, USA; died 18 Jun 1935, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA; was buried 20 Jun 1935, Oakland Cemetery - Tallahassee, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Charles H. Swain, 74, Dies at Smyrna Home

The Constitution's News Bureau

MARIETTA, Ga., Jan. 24. - Charles H. Swain, 74, machinist of Smyrna, died last night at his home following a short illness.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Mayes Ward chapel in Marietta, with the Rev. E. B. Awtrey officiating. Burial will be in the New Smyrna cemetery.

He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary C. Wright, of Smyrna; two brothers, L. C. Swain, of Smyrna, and W. H. Swain, of Atlanta.

(Published in The Atlanta Constitution on January 25, 1944)



Obituary:

SWAIN, Mr. Charles H. - The friends and relatives of Mr. Charles H. Swain, Mrs. Mary C. Wright and family, and Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Swain, of Smyrna; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Swain, of Atlanta, are invited to attend the funeral of Mr. Charles H. Swain this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock from the chapel of Mayes Ward & Company, Rev. E. B. Awtrey officiating. Interment in New City cemetery, Smyrna, Ga. The gentlemen selected to act as pallbearers please meet at the chapel at 1:45. Mayes Ward & Company, 408 Church street, Marietta, Ga.

(Published in The Atlanta Constitution on January 25, 1944)

Charles — Lottie G. Baine. Lottie was born Dec 1875, Missouri, USA; died 1940, Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Lee O. Swain, 94, of 1810 Annie St. NW, a retired engineer with the Southern Railway System, died Thursday in a Marietta hospital.

Mr. Swain, a native of Dyersburg, Tenn., had been a resident of Atlanta since 1896. He retired from Southern in 1939 after 45 years with the railroad. He was a member of the Nelms Masonic Lodge No. 323 in Smyrna.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hay-Gantt's chapel in Marietta with the Rev. Claude E. Smithmeier officiating. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Atlanta.

Survivors include his wife of 71 years, the former Mary (Mamie) Moore; two sons, H. O. Swain, Smyrna, and Wayne F. Swain Sr., Atlanta; two daughters, Mrs. J. H. Huddleston, Atlanta, and Mrs. Marianna Dennis, Auburn, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. Mary T. Wright, Tampa, Fla., and a brother, Willis Swain, Atlanta.

(Published in The Atlanta Constitution on November 3, 1967)

Lee married Mary Corrine Moore 6 May 1896. Mary was born 11 Nov 1878, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA; died 16 Nov 1967, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA; was buried , Crest Lawn Cemetery - Atlanta, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Mary T. Wright, 88, 5206 Seminole Ave., died yesterday. A native of Dyersburg, Tenn., she lived in Tampa 34 years. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include: a son, E. Gordon Goldsmith, Tampa; a daughter, Elizabeth Goldsmith, Tampa; and a brother, Willis Swain, Atlanta.

(Published in The Tampa Tribune on November 11, 1969)



Obituary:

WRIGHT, Mrs. Mary T. - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary T. Wright, 89, of 5206 Seminole Avenue, Tampa, will be conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Garden Chapel. Duval Funeral Home, 3800 Nebraska Avenue, with Dr. J. W. Blake, minister of visitation, of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park.

(Published in The Tampa Tribune on November 12, 1969)

Mary married William Edward Goldsmith 23 Mar 1898, Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, USA. William was born 23 Oct 1873, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, USA; died 17 Jan 1917, Titusville, Brevard County, Florida, USA; was buried 21 Jan 1917, LaGrange Cemetery - Mims, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary — . Wright. [Group Sheet]

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Mr. Willis H. Swain of Atlanta, passed away Sept. 6, 1978. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jennie Jones Swain, daughter, Mrs. W. D. Tidd., Chamblee, sons, Mr. Fred Guest, Mr. Edward W. Guest, Jacksonville, Beach, Fla., Mr. John M. Guest, Live Oak, Fla., several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Remains will be carried Friday morning to Kyle McLellan Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Fla., where graveside services will be held Saturday in Riverside Memorial Park. Horis A. Ward, Inc.

(Published in The Atlanta Constitution on September 7, 1978)

Willis married Edna G. Brooker 18 Jan 1907, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA. Edna was born abt. 1888, Florida, USA; died 3 May 1915, Jackson County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

Willis — Eva May South. Eva was born 8 Mar 1883, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA; died 13 Jan 1961, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA; was buried 14 Jan 1961, Greenwood Cemetery - Atlanta, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet]

Willis married Jennie Lucille Jones 26 Jun 1930, St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida, USA. Jennie was born 7 Jun 1898, Orange Mills, Putnam County, Florida, USA; died 27 Dec 2001, Douglasville, Douglas County, Georgia, USA; was buried , Riverside Memorial Park - Jacksonville, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

Eason married Josephine Amelia Stolz 27 Sep 1909, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Josephine was born 25 Mar 1878, Gay Hill, Washington County, Texas, USA; died 17 Apr 1969, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA; was buried 20 Apr 1969, Oaklawn Cemetery - Somerville, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Obituary:

Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday from the Ware funeral home for George H. Crow, 62, who died Wednesday in Chicago.

He was born in Dunklin county, Mo., on July 14, 1887, and married Mabel Kramer on June 21, 1908. She died in 1942.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Fred E. Andra, city, and a son, George E. Crow, Denver, Colo.

The Rev. C. King Wynkoop will officiate at the service, and burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday.

(Published in The Chillicothe Gazette on March 24, 1950)



Obituary:

GEO. H. CROW, EX-RESIDENT IS SUMMONED

George H. Crow, 63, former resident of Clarkton and Dunklin County, and a brother of Mrs. Jewell Davidson, Clarkton, passed away March 22nd in Chicago, Ill. He was the son of an old pioneer family of Dunklin County, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Crow.

He was born in Clarkton on July 14, 1887, and was married to Miss Mabel Cramer of Campbell, who preceded him in death in 1942.

Mr. Crow is survived by two children, George E. Crow, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Fred Andrea, Chillicothe, O.; a brother, E. M. Crow, Somerville, Tex.; and a sister, Mrs. Davidson, Clarkton.

Mr. Crow was in the mercantile business in Malden for several years but for the last few years had been a shoe salesman.

The burial took place in Chillicothe, O.

(Published in The Gideon-Clarkton News on April 14, 1950)

George married Mabel Maude Kramer 21 Jun 1908, Campbell, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA. Mabel was born 6 Nov 1890, Union Township, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; died 20 Apr 1942, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, USA; was buried 22 Apr 1942, Greenlawn Cemetery - Chillicothe, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Artie Van Davidson, Sr. 18 May 1913, Baird, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA. Artie was born 12 Jan 1888, Missouri, USA; died 30 Jun 1938, Clarkton, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; was buried 2 Jul 1938, Stanfield Cemetery - Clarkton, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Cora married Robley Howell Hogue, Sr. 19 Sep 1903, Holcomb, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA. Robley was born 28 Jan 1885, Arcadia, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died 3 May 1960, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Stanfield Cemetery - Clarkton, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Death Notice:

LORAH L. WILSON
Friday, 11 a.m.
Burial in the Garden of Memories

(Published in The Californian on November 22, 1973)

Lorah married Fred Page Thomasson 29 Sep 1904, Arkansas, USA. Fred was born 4 Dec 1886, Holcomb, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; died 20 Dec 1946, Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; was buried 22 Dec 1946, Oak Ridge Cemetery - Kennett, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lorah married Omer Miller Wilson 8 Dec 1921, Sheridan, Grant County, Arkansas, USA; divorced 22 Jul 1941, Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA. Omer was born 2 Dec 1883, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA; died 30 Jul 1951, Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA; was buried 1 Aug 1951, Greenwood Cemetery - Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Death Notice:

Verna I. Vaugh, 94, died Tuesday, funeral Friday, Renner & Sons.

(Published in The St. Louis Post-Dispatch on October 10, 1985)



Obituary:

Verna I. Vaughn, nee Crow, 94, of Belleville, died Tuesday, October 8, 1985 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert Vaughn, three daughters; a son; her parents; two sisters and a brother.

Surviving are six sons, Paul B. Vaughn and Carl Vaughn, both of Belleville, Robert A. Vaughn of Boulder, CO, Billie Vaughn of Peoria, IL, Jimmie Vaughn of St. Louis, MO and Paul E. Killam of New Market, IA; five daughters, Helen Niederkorn of Scott City, MO, Virginia Moore of Wayne, MI, Marie Ollis of Crest Hill, IL, Joan Reese of Peoria, IL and Ruth Eaton of Grassy, MO; 49 grandchildren; 62 great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, at the George Renner and Sons Funeral Home in Belleville with Rev. Mansfield Hunt officiating. Burial will be in Beechwood Cemetery in Mounds, IL.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.

(Published in The Belleville News-Democrat on October 10, 1985)

Verna married Robert Napoleon Vaughn 13 Aug 1910, Holcomb, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA. Robert was born 11 Feb 1887, Vienna, Johnson County, Illinois, USA; died 18 Nov 1952, Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois, USA; was buried 20 Nov 1952, Beechwood Cemetery - Mounds, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Obituary:

James Calvin Crow, 79 of Mountain Grove, died at 4:40 a.m. Thursday in a Mountain Grove Rest Home.

Born Aug. 25, 1892 in Missouri, Mr. Crow was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ. His wife, Bertie Matthews, died Jan. 18, 1868.

Surviving are - a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Burch of Portage, Ind.; sons, Eason Crow of Mountain Grove, and J. C. Crow Jr. of Maroa, Ill.; sisters, Mrs. George Luther of Holcomb, Mrs. Vernon Winn of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Verna Vaughn of St. Louis, and Mrs. Lora Wilson of Salinas, Calif.; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Mr. Crow's funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Landess Funeral Chapel at Campbell. C. B. Thomas will officiate and burial will be in the Stanfield Cemetery at Clarkton.

(Published in The Poplar Bluff Daily American Republic on April 28, 1972)

James married Bertie May Matthews 12 Apr 1911, Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA. Bertie was born 23 Jul 1892, Holcomb, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; died 18 Jan 1968, Houston, Texas County, Missouri, USA; was buried 20 Jan 1968, Stanfield Cemetery - Clarkton, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Fredia married John George Michael Luther 19 Nov 1932, Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas, USA. John was born 29 Dec 1912, White Oak, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; died 5 Jan 2003, Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; was buried 8 Jan 2003, Dunklin Memorial Gardens - Kennett, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Obituary:

Tempest Winn Services Held Dec. 19

Tempest Winn, 83, Elkhorn, formerly of Twin Lakes, died Dec. 16 at Lakeland Nursing Home, Elkhorn.

She was born Sept. 9, 1914, in Holcomb, MO, the daughter of Eisen and Florence Goodman Crow. On Sept. 10, 1932, in Piggott, AR, she married Vernon Winn. He died in 1977. She and her husband owned and operated Winn's Inn in Chicago.

She lived in Frisbee, MO, before moving to Twin Lakes seven years ago. She was a member of Westosha Baptist Church. She enjoyed chrocheting and doing ceramics.

Mrs. Winn is survived by two daughters, Pat Meier, Powers Lake and Janet Ludwig, Chicago; a son, Michael Winn, Joliet, IL; 16 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 19, at the Haase-Derrick-Lockwood Funeral home, Twin Lakes. Interment was Saturday in Poplar Bluff, MO.

The family suggested memorials to the Westosha Baptist Church.

(Published in The Lake Geneva Regional News on December 25, 1997)

Tempest married Vernon Elmore Winn 10 Sep 1932, Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas, USA. Vernon was born 3 Jan 1910, Campbell, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; died 25 May 1977, Holcomb, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Memorial Gardens Cemetery - Poplar Bluff, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Tempest — . Luther. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Ernest Wilson Crow was born on August 31, 1916, in Dunklin County, Mo., the son of the late Eston and Florence Goodman Crow and died on Monday morning, September 20, 1965, in his home in Ferguson, Mo., at the age of 49 years.

Mr. Crow made his home in and around Holcomb, Mo., from birth until about 10 years ago when he moved with his family to Ferguson, Mo. He is well-known and highly respected in and around the Holcomb area.

He had been ill for several months suffering from the effects of cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fern Crow of Ferguson; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jo Rankin of Florrisant, Mo., and Miss Sheila Crow of the Air Force and stationed in Syracuse, New York; one son, William Crow of St. Louis, Mo., six grandchildren; two brothers, Edmond Ray of San Diego, California and J. C. Crow of Holcomb, Missouri; seven sisters, Mrs. Freda Luther of Holcomb, Mrs. Tempest Winn of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Pearl Davis of Holcomb, Mrs. Jackie Correll of San Diego, California, Mrs. Cora Hogue of Bragg City, Mrs. Lora Wilson of California and Mrs. Verna Vaughn of Indiana, together with many other relatives and a host of friends.

Mass was said at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in the St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Kennett. Rosary service was held on Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Russell Mortuary in Piggott, Ark.

Funeral services were held on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. in the Russell Chapel in Piggott, Ark., with Rev. Wallace Elinger officiating. Burial was in Stanfield Cemetery with Russell Mortuary of Gideon in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Gideon-Clarkton News on September 23, 1965)

Ernest married Eunice Laverne Singleton 31 Oct 1934, Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas, USA. Eunice was born 7 Dec 1915, Campbell, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; died 21 Aug 1947, Holcomb, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; was buried 24 Aug 1947, Stanfield Cemetery - Clarkton, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ernest married Opal Fern Patterson 8 Mar 1948, Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas, USA. Opal was born 21 Mar 1926, Holcomb, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; died 3 Jul 1992, Missouri, USA; was buried , Stanfield Cemetery - Clarkton, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Spence Rites Be Held Friday P.M.

Funeral services for W. A. Spence, who passed away yesterday morning at eleven o'clock at his home, 120 Drake, following a brief illness, will be held Friday afternoon at four o'clock at the Fisher Street Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. J. L. Hoggard, church pastor, assisted by Rev. L. L. Shoptaw and Rev. L. G. Miller.

Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in charge of Gregg Funeral Home. Pall bearers will be: active, Pat Lyons, Ersel Odell, Lyle Odell, Orville McErven, Dillard Hendrix, and Holman Mabry; honorary, Bud Davis, John Dacus, John Griggs, Lee Daniels, R. C. Cloyd, Foster Sethman, Tom Hoover, and Aubry Futrell.

Surviving are: his wife, one son, Homer Spence, three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Mae Adrian, of Denver, Colo., Miss Delores Spence and Mrs. Vertise Berry, of this city; two brothers, Clyde Spence, of Jonesboro, and J. L. Spence, of Longview, Texas; and his step-mother, Mrs. Willie Spence, of this city.

The deceased was well known in Jonesboro. He was a member of the Fisher Street Methodist Church and was employed at the Cotton Belt roundhouse.

(Published in The Jonesboro, Arkansas Sun on June 3, 1937)

William married Ethel Lee Stokes 16 Dec 1906, Monroe County, Arkansas, USA. Ethel was born 4 Apr 1887, Mason, Tipton County, Tennessee, USA; died 18 Aug 1974, Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, USA; was buried , Oaklawn Cemetery - Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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James L. Spence, 56, retired locomotive engineer, died Tuesday morning at 8:45 a.m. at his home on the Gladewater road, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at Welch's chapel with Rev. W.H. Chestham, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment will be in Memory Park. Although ill for more than four years his condition became worse two weeks ago.

The deceased, a native of Jonesboro, Ark., has lived in Longview for a number of years. Before his illness he was an active member of Bernay Camp Post, American Legion, and took part in many local civic projects. During World War I he served in Paris and Orleans, France.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. James L. Spence of Longview; one daughter, Miss Jeanne Sweete Spence, student in Centenary college, Shreveport; one brother, Clyde Spence of Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be members of the local post of the American Legion.

(Published in The Longview-News Journal on June 25, 1946)

James married Lillian Ogilvie Burke 8 Jun 1925. Lillian was born 20 Oct 1891, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA; died 14 Apr 1948, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA; was buried 15 Apr 1948, Memory Park Cemetery - Longview, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Clyde married Helen Gould Cole 16 Aug 1925, Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, USA. Helen was born 22 Feb 1904, Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, USA; died 14 Apr 1974, Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, USA; was buried , Oaklawn Cemetery - Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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James Oliver Crow, born November 27, 1889 in Texas, departed this life on January 31, 1951 at his home in Canalou, Mo., at the age of 61 years, 2 months, and 4 days. He came to this county when he was small.

He was married to Bessie Marcella Rogers about 1912. To this union three children were born. Two died as babies, the other, William Archie, now resides in Detroit, Mich.

Mrs. Crow passed away in 1917.

He was married to Este Ann Frazier December 6, 1922. To this union two sons were born, J. T. and Donald, both now residing in Piggott. Mrs. Crow preceded her husband in death October 6, 1929.

Mr. Crow also leaves one step-daughter, Mrs. Archie Davis of Benton Harbor, Mich.; one step-son, Orval Jones of Lilbourn, Mo.; four granddaughters, Barbara, Dorothy, and Judy Crow of Detroit and Jean Crow of Piggott; one grandson, Donnie Crow of Piggott; one sister Mrs. Lena Gaddis of Nimmons; two half brothers Truman Crow of Evansville, Ind., and John Henry Crow of Selmer, Ark.; one half-sister Mary Beard of St. Louis; and a step-mother, Mrs. Maggie Crow of Piggott; seven step grandchildren Mrs. Lee Ray Harwood of Wyandotte, Mich., Bobby and Charles Davis of Benton Harbor, Alva Jones of St. Louis, Arlynn, Freda, and Reba Jones of Lilbourn, Mo., and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral services were conducted by Bro. H. D. Hooker. Friday, February 2, 1951, at the Piggott Church of Christ. Burial was in the Piggott Cemetery with Russell Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

James married Bessie Marcella Rogers 29 Dec 1912, Carryville, Clay County, Arkansas, USA. Bessie was born 8 Aug 1895, Tennessee, USA; died 16 Oct 1918, Nimmons, Clay County, Arkansas, USA; was buried 17 Oct 1918, Pine City Cemetery - Holcomb, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married Esta Ann Scott 10 Dec 1922, Carryville, Clay County, Arkansas, USA. Esta was born May 1889, Hamilton County, Illinois, USA; died 6 Oct 1929, Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas, USA; was buried , Piggott Memorial Gardens - Piggott, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

John married Evelyn Bronwen Wright 19 Nov 1921, Carryville, Clay County, Arkansas, USA. Evelyn was born 17 Dec 1897, Wyatt, Mississippi County, Missouri, USA; died 8 Sep 1970, Monticello, Drew County, Arkansas, USA; was buried , Union Ridge Cemetery - Monticello, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Lena Gattis, age 84, of Nimmons, passed away July 5 at the Piggott Community Hospital. Piggott Mortuary will be in charge of the funeral arrangements.

A complete obituary will be published next week.



Obituary:

Lena Gattis, the daughter of the late John and Millie Crow, was born Jan. 26, 1903, at Piggott and died July 5, 1987, at Piggott at the age of 84 years.

She was united in marriage to Elaine Gattis in 1917. To this union four sons and eight daughters were born.

She was preceded in death by her husband; three sons, Denzil Ray, Raymond and Alvin Gattis, and one brother, John Henry Crow.

She is survived by one son, Franklin D. Gattis of Dallas, Tex.; eight daughters, Oma Barks of Jackson, Miss., Polly Owen, Dorothy Owens, Brenda Burress and Fanny Gattis, all of Nimmons, Joe Ann Paris of Rector, Faye Simmons of Bunker Hill, Mo., and Pallie Ellis of St. Louis; one sister, Mary Jerke of Greenway; 36 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Nimmons Church of Christ.

Funeral was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the Nimmons Church of Christ with Gail Benson officiating. Burial was in Nimmons Cemetery. Pallbearers were Russell Gattis, Franklin Gattis, Michael Donaldson, Roger Beck, Virgil Owen, and Donald Stahl.

Piggott Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements.

Eva married Elaine Gattis 16 Nov 1918, Nimmons, Clay County, Arkansas, USA. Elaine was born 6 Jan 1875, Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; died 6 Apr 1961, Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas, USA; was buried 9 Apr 1961, Nimmons Cemetery - Nimmons, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mary J. Jerke, 92, of Piggott died Monday, Oct. 1, 2001, at Piggott Community Hospital.

She was born Dec. 31, 1909, in Greenway, the daughter of the late John Houston Crow and Maggie Markum.

She married Henry Beard in 1926. He preceded her in death on Nov. 16, 1955.

She married William Jerke on Aug. 31, 1959 in Flint, Mich.

She was a GM factory worker and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Greenway.

She was also preceded in death by a grandson, David Presson; a great-granddaughter, Patty Presson; one brother, Truman Crow; and two half-brothers, John Henry Crow and Oliver Crow.

She is survived by one son, Houston Beard of Dacula, Ga.; one daughter, Mary Marcilene Presson of Greenway; one half-sister, Lena Gatis; 10 step-children; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous step grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (today) at at Irby Funeral Home in Piggott.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at Irby Funeral Home in Piggott with David Finley officiating.

Burial will be Mitchell Cemetery near Greenway with Irby Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Clay County Courier on October 2, 2001)

Mary married James Henry Beard 16 Apr 1927, Greenway, Clay County, Arkansas, USA. James was born 20 Dec 1893, New Madrid, New Madrid County, Missouri, USA; died 16 Nov 1955, Greenway, Clay County, Arkansas, USA; was buried 18 Nov 1955, Mitchell Cemetery - Greenway, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary married William Edmund Jerke 31 Aug 1959, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, USA. William was born 5 Feb 1912, McClure, Henry County, Ohio, USA; died 16 Oct 1993, Greenway, Clay County, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Services for Truman E. Crow, 78, Indianapolis, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Conkle Lynhurst Funeral Home with calling until 9 tonight. Crow, who died Wednesday in Methodist Hospital, was a machinist for Naval Avionics 15 years, retiring in 1968. He was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery. Survivors - wife Pearl Brown Crow; daughters Lu Ellen Sears, Helen Chmielewski, Joan Bromelmeier; sons Phil Crow, Larry M. Sparks; sister Mary Jerke; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Indianapolis News on March 30, 1990)

Truman married Laura Opal Milde 26 Jan 1933, Greenway, Clay County, Arkansas, USA. Laura was born 24 Dec 1916, Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas, USA; died 27 Apr 2002, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; was buried , Mitchell Cemetery - Greenway, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Truman married Pearl Brown Krause 26 Oct 1957, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA. Pearl was born 14 Jul 1912, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA; died 15 May 1996, Beech Grove, Marion County, Indiana, USA; was buried 18 May 1996, Floral Park Cemetery - Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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MADILL (Special) - Funeral services for Benjamine Franklin Crow were held Thursday from watts Memorial Chapel. Rev. Leonard Nail of Lebanon was in charge.

Crow was born in Bell County, Texas; on April 27, 1889 and moved to this county in 1900. He was married to Miss Cora McCoy on Aug. 6, 1912 at Liberty, Okla. and they were to make their home at Lebanon and McMillan from that time to the present. Mrs. Crow preceded her husband in death on Jan. 3, 1965.

He was a farmer for most of his adult life but had been in ill health for the past several years. He died at his home in Lebanon Sunday evening.

Survivors include his two sons, Paul Crow, McMillian and Joe Crow, Richland, Washington; a foster daughter, Mrs. Opal Huff, Dallas; seven grandchildren; a brother, Charlie Crow, Pasco, Wash.; and two sisters, Pearl Shelton, Dibble, Okla. and Ila Wikert, Dallas.

Burial under direction of Watts Funeral Home was in McMillan Cemetery with Truman Cobb, Omer Eppler, Earl Orr, Earl Kelley, Ruben Williford and Dick Smith as bearers.

(Published in the Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite on September 2, 1966)

Benjamin married Cora Lee McCoy 6 Aug 1911, Lebanon, Marshall County, Oklahoma, USA. Cora was born 15 Mar 1892, Floral City, Citrus County, Florida, USA; died 3 Jan 1965, Lebanon, Marshall County, Oklahoma, USA; was buried , McMillan Cemetery - McMillan, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Typhoid Fever Is Fatal to Mrs. Alta Mae Burgess

Mrs. Alta Mae Burgess, 38, wife of B. D. Burgess of Russett, died August 1, after having been ill some time with typhoid fever.

Funeral services were held at Lebanon.

A husband and two daughters survive Mrs. Burgess.

(Published in The Madill Record on August 21, 1930)

Alta married Dewitt Benjamin Burgess 1913. Dewitt was born 13 Oct 1884, Brandon, Hill County, Texas, USA; died 10 Mar 1936, Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma, USA; was buried 11 Mar 1936, Lebanon Cemetery - Lebanon, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet]

Donna married Henry Marshall 1911, Madill, Marshall County, Oklahoma, USA. Henry was born 13 Dec 1875, Illinois, USA; died 13 Oct 1965, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, USA; was buried 16 Oct 1965, Woodberry Forest Cemetery - Madill, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Charles D. Crow, 75, of 629 W. Clark St., Pasco, died Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Pasco.

He was born in Belton, Tex., and had lived in the Tri-Cities since 1943.

He was a retired steamfitter, a member of the Pasco Masonic Lodge 173 F and AM, member of Eagles Lodge No. 2241 of Pasco.

Survivors include wife Frances; sons Toss; Madill, Okla.; Don, Kennewick; Charles, Pasco; daughters Mrs. Nellie Pastore, Phoenix; Mrs. J.C. Keith, Ardmore, Okla.; Mrs. Burel Goggans, Mead, Okla.; Mrs. Roy Madden, Julian, Calif., Mrs. Henry Darrego, Pasco; Mrs. Roy Turner, of Florence, Calif.; stepsons Lee Pangle, Onalaska; Clarence Pangle, Goldendale; 33 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Bruce Lee Memorial chapel with the Rev. William Jones officiating. Burial will be at Columbia Memorial Gardens.

(Published in The Tri-City Herald on December 30, 1973)

Charles married Mackie Blanche Thompson 27 Feb 1916. Mackie was born 28 Oct 1898, Oklahoma, USA; died 29 Apr 1926. [Group Sheet]

Charles — Maggie Evelyn Hewitt. Maggie was born 17 Sep 1901, Lebanon, Marshall County, Oklahoma, USA; died 23 Oct 1962, Pasco, Franklin County, Washington, USA; was buried 28 Oct 1962, Columbia Memorial Gardens - Pasco, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet]

Charles married Anna Frances Schanno 13 Jun 1972, Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, USA. Anna was born 11 Oct 1901, Ellensburg, Kittitas County, Washington, USA; died 10 Aug 1975, Pasco, Franklin County, Washington, USA; was buried 14 Aug 1975, City View Cemetery - Pasco, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ila — Edwin Leroy Vessels. Edwin was born 16 Feb 1894, Hill County, Texas, USA; died 30 Jun 1968, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; was buried 1 Jul 1968, Grove Hill Memorial Park - Dallas, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ila married William Henry York 20 Oct 1928, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; divorced Dec 1939, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA. William was born 25 Jul 1892, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA; died 11 Mar 1950, St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA; was buried 16 Mar 1950, Oak Hill Cemetery - Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ila married Milo Carl Kubik 7 Jun 1940, Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA; divorced Sep 1940, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA. Milo was born 14 Jun 1895, Elberon, Tama County, Iowa, USA; died 9 Jun 1950, Belle Plaine, Benton County, Iowa, USA; was buried 13 Jun 1950, National Cemetery - Vining, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ila married John R. White 30 Mar 1946, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ila married Ernest Herman Wikert Apr 1955, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, USA. Ernest was born 11 Oct 1899, Abbott, Hardin County, Iowa, USA; died 2 Mar 1960, Palo Alto County, Iowa, USA; was buried 5 Mar 1960, Valley View Cemetery - Graettinger, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Willie married Bert Leonard Shelton, Sr. 9 Nov 1921, Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma, USA. Bert was born 26 Jul 1893, Marlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma, USA; died 7 May 1963, Purcell, McClain County, Oklahoma, USA; was buried 9 May 1963, Dibble Cemetery - Dibble, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet]

James — Sarah Lorene Heath. Sarah was born 18 Oct 1906, Whitney, Hill County, Texas, USA; died 28 Feb 1994, Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas, USA; was buried 2 Mar 1994, Memory Gardens of Pampa - Pampa, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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COLORADO CITY -- Claude Cecil Crow, 78, of Colorado City died at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday at Root Memorial Hospital. Services are pending with Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.

Born Jun 4, 1899, in Bell County, he married Clara Wagner Feb. 10, 1940, in Colorado City. He was a member of the Church of Crhist.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mona Whitlow of Peaster, Texas; a son, Cecil Crow of Colorado City; two sisters; four brothers; and five grandchildren.

(Published in the Abilene Reporter News on Thursday, June 16th, 1977.)

Claude married Hester Jane Roberts 5 Jul 1917, Madill, Marshall County, Oklahoma, USA. Hester was born 14 Apr 1898, Ozan, Hempstead County, Arkansas, USA; died 1 Oct 1988, Madill, Marshall County, Oklahoma, USA; was buried 3 Oct 1988, Woodberry Forest Cemetery - Madill, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet]

Claude married Clara Francis Wagner 10 Feb 1940, Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas, USA. Clara was born 23 May 1906, Hamilton County, Texas, USA; died 25 Mar 1981, Granbury, Hood County, Texas, USA; was buried , Colorado City Cemetery - Colorado City, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Alva — Wiley Woodson Files, Sr.. Wiley was born 7 Mar 1896, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA; died 24 Aug 1979, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA; was buried 27 Aug 1979, Valley Memorial Gardens - McAllen, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Alva — Pritchett. [Group Sheet]

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ORANGE - Robert A. Crow, 71, died at 3:05 p.m. Sunday in Orange Memorial Hospital after an illness. He had lived in Orange 35 years and was a retired pipefitter in Local 195.

Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Claybar Funeral Home with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife Val Crow, a daughter Rita Pate of LaMarque, Tex., two sisters, Alva Files of Baytown and Laverne Hurst of Vienna, Va., four brothers, Claude Crow of Colorado City, Tex., J. T. Crow of El Paso, Ira Crow of Campti, La., and Harry Crow of Pryor, Okla.

(Published in The Beaumont Journal on June 20, 1977)

Robert married Valdoraine Dotson 7 Oct 1940, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA. Valdoraine was born 20 Sep 1916, Paris, Lamar County, Texas, USA; died 24 Aug 2008, Spring, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried , Forest Lawn Memorial Park - West Orange, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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McCAMEY (Staff) - Mrs. Flora Ester Joiner, 57, died in Rankin Hospital about 10 a.m. Saturday after an extended illness.

Mrs. Joiner, born July 16, 1908 in Big Spring, moved from Iraan to McCamey in 1924.

She was married to James P. Joiner in Oakland, Tex., Dec. 23, 1924.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in McCamey Church of Christ with burial in McCamey Cemetery directed by Crites Funeral Home.

Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Tommy Johnson, and Mrs. Frank Robbins Jr., both of McCamey, Mrs. Willie F. Green, Jal, N.M.; two sisters, Mrs. Alva Pritchard, Houston, Mrs. J. B. Hurst, Kibler Circle, Va.; six brothers, Claud Crow, Colorado City; Arlie Crow, Orange; Ira Crow, Natches, La; J. T. Crow, El Paso; Harry Crow, Tulsa, Okla., and Harlin Crow, Bryan, and seven grandchildren.

(Published in The Odessa American on May 6, 1966)

Flora married James Piercefield Joiner 23 Dec 1924, Oakland, Colorado County, Texas, USA. James was born 15 Dec 1903, Eros, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 29 Apr 1983, McCamey, Upton County, Texas, USA; was buried 30 Apr 1983, Resthaven Cemetery - McCamey, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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CAMPTI - Ira C. Crow, 68, of Campti died Thursday morning in a Shreveport hospital after a short illness.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today in Campti Baptist Church with the Rev. Miles Walsworth and the Rev. Paul Graves officiating. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery near Fairview under the direction of Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home of Coushatta.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Inez B. Crow of Campti; one daughter, Alice M. Rachal of Campti; three sons, Phillip B. Crow of Houston, Kenneth Crow of Austin, Texas, and Jerry Massey of Campti; two brothers, Harry Crow of Pryor, Okla., and J.T. Crow of El Paso, Texas; two sisters, Alva Files of Baytown, Texas, and Laverne Hurst of Vienna, Va.; and eight grandchildren.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on March 16, 1979)

Ira married Connie Pauline Blair 15 Mar 1936, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA. Connie was born 23 Jan 1917, De Leon, Comanche County, Texas, USA; died 13 Nov 2008, De Leon, Comanche County, Texas, USA; was buried 16 Nov 2008, De Leon Cemetery - De Leon, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ira — Inez Blackmon. Inez was born 24 Nov 1925, Natchez, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 23 Aug 2000, Campti, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Zion Baptist Cemetery - Fairview Alpha, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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J.T. CROW, 72, passed away Saturday, June 13, 1987, he was a resident of El Paso for 40 years and a member of the North Loop Church of Christ where he also served as an Elder for several years. He is survived by his wife Etta Belle Crow of El Paso, sons Max Crow of El Paso, Gary Crow of Campbell, TX; daughter Loretta Conley of San Antonio, TX; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister Alva Files of Quincy, LA; and a brother Harry Crow of Locas Grove, OK. Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday in the North Loop Church of Christ with Mr. Gene Reneau officiating. Interment in Evergreen East Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Calvin Cooper, Marion Thompson, Gary Nelson, John Griffith, Lowell Ragsdale, and Bill Engle. Arrangements by Kaster Maxon and Futrell.

(Published in The El Paso Times on June 15, 1987)

John married Etta Belle Frazier 11 Jun 1932, Duster, Comanche County, Texas, USA. Etta was born 22 Oct 1913, Duster, Comanche County, Texas, USA; died 21 Jul 2010, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, USA; was buried 27 Jul 2010, Evergreen Cemetery East - El Paso, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Graveside funeral services for Mr. Harry Cleo Crow 86 of Salina, Ok will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday in the Ghormley Cemetery at Pensacola, OK.

Brother Loren Beck & Brother Keith Cagle will officiate and services are under the direction of the Key Funeral Home of Pryor.

Mr. Crow was born on September 18, 1919 in Duster, TX. He died on December 6, 2005 in Salina, Ok.

The son of James David & Alva (Hamlin) Crow, Harry was the 10th child of twelve and was the 7th son. Being raised around cattle his entire life he left school after the 9th grade to become a cowboy. After sharing limited success in that profession he performed numerous labor jobs until joining the U.S. Navy in 1943. He served on the USS Samar in the Pacific Theater. Upon his being honorably discharged, on a whim he decided to attend Beauty College. This was to lead him to what would become his career for over 20 years selling beauty supplies and teaching others how to use the Loreal products. He was in charge of major hair shows from New York to Los Angles and from Seattle to Miami and all parts in between. After his moving to Mayes County in 1962 he developed an entrepreneural streak he opened the Cash-N-Save Beauty Supply at 109 E. Graham in Pryor, Ok. In 1975 he opened the Patio Garden Restaurant in the back of the building. It was during that time that an out of work hair dresser came in and asked for a job. When he hired Dora Hocutt little did he know that he would find his best friend of his life? They would be together for the next 30 years becoming a major part in the lives of all of Dora's family. He treated her children and grandchildren as though they were his own. Harry never really retired, he continued to sell things having some degree of local notoriety as the "Peanut Man" and in recent years making and selling lawn ornaments. His turkey, trains, beetles, frogs and other critters cover many lawns all over Mayes County.

SURVIVOR INCLUDE: His wife Dora of the home

3-Stepsons: Paul Wayne Hocutt & wife Lisa of Claremore, Ok Charles Hocutt & wife Debbie of Salina, OK Floyd Hocutt & wife Latona of Chouteau, Ok

7-Grandchildren: Travis Hocutt, Darrell & Jessica Hocutt, Bill & Lyndsey Gaddis, Ashley Hocutt, Whitney Hocutt & Andrew Hocutt & Branden Ankeny

6-Great Grandchildren: Stormi, Jena, Berry Hocutt, Macie Hocutt, & Gentry Gaddis, Morgan Giordano

And Numerous Crow Family Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by: His parents, 6- Brothers & 5- Sisters

Harry — Alice Jewel Holloway. Alice was born 30 May 1918, Carbon, Eastland County, Texas, USA; died 6 Sep 1992, Eastland, Eastland County, Texas, USA; was buried , Murray Memorial Cemetery - Carbon, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Harry married Gladys Lucille Chance 1965, Brownwood, Brown County, Texas, USA. Gladys was born 1 Oct 1916, Texas, USA; died 24 May 1994, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Harry — Dora Jane Briggs. Dora was born 5 Sep 1924, Adair, Mayes County, Oklahoma, USA; died 3 May 2017, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, USA; was buried 8 May 2017, Ghormley Cemetery - Pensacola, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet]

Exie married James Bedford Hurst, Sr. 2 Oct 1943, Washington D.C., USA. James was born 7 Mar 1914, Purcellville, Loudoun County, Virginia, USA; died 14 Apr 2002, Hillsboro, Loudoun County, Virginia, USA; was buried , Hillsboro Cemetery - Hillsboro, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Lowell H. Crow, 44, of Ingleside will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of the Hillier Funeral Home. Crow died Sunday in Aransas Pass of a heart attack.

The Rev. N.A. Brawner of the Methodist Church will officiate with burial in Rest-Ever Memorial Park under the direction of Hillier Funeral Home.

Crow, a resident of Bryan for 14 years, was born in Comanche County on April 22, 1924. He was the manager of the local Sterling Electronic Co. and recently became the Regional Manager for Sterling Electronics. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict, serving in the US Navy Submarine Service, and was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Imogene Crow of Ingleside; two sons, Ronald Lowell Crow of Charleston, S.C., and Gregory Alan Crow of Ingleside; two daugters, Mrs. Robert Porter Wood, Jr. of Bryan, and Mrs. William R. Whitley of Ingleside; five brothers, Arlie Crow of Orange, Harry Crow of Choutau, Okla., Ira Crow of Natcitoches, La., J.T. Crow of El Paso, and Claud Crow of Colorado City, Colo.; and two sisters, Mrs. Alva Pritchett of Houston, and Mrs. Laverne Hurst of Falls Church, Va.

Pallbearers will be Gary DeHaven, Bill Bullock, Berry Risinger, Roy Kelly, R.B. Hughes, and John Douglas.

(Published in the Bryan Daily Eagle on August 19, 1968)



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Former Wichitan Succumbs Sunday

Lowell Harlan Crow, former resident of Wichita Falls, died Sunday in his Corpus Christi home.

Services will be in the Bryan Central Church of Christ.

Crow, a retired Naval veteran attended Hardin College and left Wichita Falls for Bryan in 1954. He was employed by an appliance firm, here and had been manager and part owner of a store in Corpus Christi.

Survivors include his wife, Imogene, of Corpus Christi; two daughters, Mrs. Judy Whitley, Corpus Christi, .and Mrs. Larry Wood, College Station; and two sons, Ronnie Crow, serving with the Navy in North Carolina, and Greg Crow, Corpus Christi.

(Published in The Wichita Falls Times on August 19, 1968)

Lowell married Imogene Evelyn Brothers 24 Oct 1942, Tillman County, Oklahoma, USA. Imogene (daughter of Marvin Brothers and Euva Olene McIntyre) was born 25 Nov 1926, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA; died 21 May 1989, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 23 May 1989, Rest-Ever Memorial Park - Bryan, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Rev. Walker, 86, Dies In Hospital

The Rev. Charles Nelson Walker, 86, of Laguna Beach died Friday morning in a local hospital. He had been a resident of this area for the past 20 years coming here from Graceville.

Rev. Walker was a graduate of Stedson University in 1916 and a graduate of Newton Theological Seminary in 1922. He was ordained into the ministry in the late 1910's.

After retirement, he served as pastor of the 1st Baptist Church of Panama City Beach and the Fountain Green Hill Community Church of Fountain.

Rev. Walker and his late wife Nell Walker were among the original persons instrumental in starting the Baptist Bible Institute in 1943 which later moved to Graceville in 1953.

He is survived by his wife Nadine Walker, Laguna Beach, three daughters, Mrs. Ralph Boland, Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs. John M. Guy, Laguna Beach, and Mrs. James F. Wygant, Naperville, Ill., 14 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one brother, Hans Walker, Spartanburg, S.C.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the 1st Baptist Church of Panama City Beach with the Rev. James F. Southerland and the Rev. Thomas Stone officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

(Published in The Panama City News-Herald on February 5, 1977)

Charles married Nell Flora Kruse 7 Jan 1918, Volusia County, Florida, USA. Nell was born 24 Jun 1888, DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, Florida, USA; died Oct 1965, Panama City, Bay County, Florida, USA; was buried , Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery - Panama City, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

Charles married Nadine Barclay Aug 1966, Panama City, Bay County, Florida, USA. Nadine was born 26 Aug 1903, Clinton, Hickman County, Kentucky, USA; died 3 Apr 1997, Mayfield, Graves County, Kentucky, USA; was buried 5 Apr 1997, Clinton Cemetery - Clinton, Kentucky, USA. [Group Sheet]

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George Romph Walker, 61, of 924 El Rado st., Coral Gables, died Friday.

Mr. Walker moved here from Titusville 42 years ago. He founded a grocery in downtown Miami and later became affiliated with the South Atlantic Mortgage Co. as head of the mortgage department. He retired in 1946.

He leaves his wife, Sarah; two sons, John R., and George R. Walker, Jr.; three daughters, Mrs. Juanita Thompson, Mrs. Grace M. Dunagan, and Mrs. Libby Mathews, and 10 grandchildren, all of Miami. Two brothers and a sister also survive.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Tracy funeral chapel, with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

(Published in The Miami Herald on January 31, 1953)

George — Sarah Elizabeth Neilson. Sarah was born 14 Jan 1889, Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA; died 21 Apr 1984, Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA; was buried 24 Apr 1984, Woodlawn Park North Cemetery and Mausoleum - Miami, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Frieda W. Chappelle, 72, of Iona, died Wednesday. She had lived here for the past 50 years.

Survivors include her husband, Fred B. Chappelle of Iona; sons, John F. Chappelle of Miami, Richard T. Chappelle of Iona; brother, Hans T. Walker of Spartanburg, S. C.; a sister, Mrs. Theresa Foxworth of Jacksonville, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Trembley officiating. Pallbearers will be Roland Shanahan, Howard Wilson, George Watson, Walter Buttram, Jerry Engle and Harold Henschen. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

(Published in The Fort Myers News-Press on November 6, 1970)

Frieda married Frederick Burrell Chappelle 9 Jan 1918, Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA. Frederick was born 27 Feb 1892, La Grange, Brevard County, Florida, USA; died 7 Apr 1974, Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, USA; was buried 10 Apr 1974, Fort Myers Memorial Gardens - Fort Myers, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Hans Thomas Walker, 92, was civic leader

SPARTANBURG - Hans Thomas Walker, civic leader and resident of 110 Anderson Drive, died Jan. 15, 1993, at Doctors Memorial Hospital. He was 92.

He was a retired employee of Amoco Oil Co. and the Civil Defense.

He was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, a former deacon and elder of Routh Memorial Presbyterian Church.

A candidate for governor of Florida in 1940, he was organizer of the Croft Fire Department and helped in the organization of 25 others. He was co-organizer and a member of the Spartanburg County Fire Chiefs Association, a member of the South Carolina Fireman's Association, and a former member of Southeastern Fire Chiefs and the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

He was recipient of the State Fireman's Citizenship Award and was inducted into the Fireman's Hall of Fame for South Carolina and Spartanburg County. An outstanding fireman award is given annually in his honor.

A member of the Spartanburg Rotary Club, he was inducted as a Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary International.

Surviving are two sons, Dr. Tom Walker of Titusville, Fla., and Leland Brandt of the home; and a daughter, Jane Brandt of the home.

Services: 11 a.m. Monday at St. Luke United Methodist Church with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Visitation: 7 to 0 p.m. Monday at Lanford-Pollard Funeral Home, Spartanburg.

The family is at the residence.

Memorials may be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church, 105 McKay Ave., Spartanburg, S.C. 29302, and to Croft Rescue 10, P.O. Box 2892, Spartanburg, S.C. 29304.

(Published in The Greenville News on January 17, 1993)

Hans married Julia Elizabeth Giles 16 Jun 1925, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA; divorced 1945, Titusville, Brevard County, Florida, USA. Julia was born 2 Nov 1904, Titusville, Brevard County, Florida, USA; died 13 May 1968, Titusville, Brevard County, Florida, USA; was buried 16 May 1968, Oaklawn Memorial Gardens - Titusville, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

Hans married Margaret Rowe Brandt 12 Mar 1945, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA. Margaret was born 24 Dec 1915; died 24 May 1976; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Gardens - Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]

Arthur — Viola Ophelia Cook. Viola was born 23 Jul 1888, Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida, USA; died 2 Jun 1976, Tavares, Lake County, Florida, USA; was buried , Oakland Cemetery - Tallahassee, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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LIVE OAK - Pearl Penuel, 97, of Live Oak died Friday at Florida Christian Nursing Home in Jacksonville.

The service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Harris Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Live Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

A native of Sanford and resident of Live Oak for 25 years, she was a public school teacher. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Live Oak, Live Oak Garden Club, and American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include a daughter, Mary Hedrick of Jacksonville; two sisters, Jewell Eide and Ruby Warren, both of Sanford; three grandchildren; and seven grandchildren.

(Published in The Tallahassee Democrat on December 2, 1991)

Martha married Henry Grady Penuel 18 Jul 1922, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA. Henry was born 30 Sep 1892, Lascassas, Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA; died 26 Sep 1976, Live Oak, Washington County, Florida, USA; was buried 28 Sep 1976, Live Oak Cemetery - Live Oak, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Harold Daniel Eide Aug 1961, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA. Harold was born 8 Feb 1896, Tromso, Troms og Finnmark County, Norway; died 6 Apr 1987; was buried , Armstrong Chapel Cemetery - Indian Hill, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

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RUBY HORTON WARREN, 101, North McDonald Avenue, DeLand, died Friday, June 4. Mrs. Warren was a homemaker. Born in Sanford, she was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Fort Pierce, and International Order of Rebekahs. Survivors: sons, Charles Horton, Southington, Conn., Thomas R. Horton, DeLand; stepdaughter, Edna Case, Oak Ridge, Tenn.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Lankford Funeral Home, DeLand.

(Published in The Orlando Sentinel on June 5, 1999)

Ruby married Charles Montraville Horton, Sr. 22 Jun 1920, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA. Charles was born 25 Oct 1871, Twin Mountain, Coos County, New Hampshire, USA; died 16 Nov 1933, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida, USA; was buried 19 Nov 1933, Riverview Memorial Park - Fort Pierce, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ruby married Alfred Warren 26 Mar 1938, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA. Alfred was born 25 Sep 1877, Bern, Switzerland; died 13 May 1974, Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA; was buried , Riverview Memorial Park - Fort Pierce, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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BALDWIN, Emerald S. - March 17, 1986. Survived by son, Robert S. Baldwin; daughters, Mrs. Helen Boone, Marilee Williams; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; three sisters. Memorial services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday at McKendree Chapel by Dr. Richard Harrington and Rev. Arden Schlesinger. In Lieu of flowers contributions to Golden Cross McKendree Manor. HIBBETT & HAILEY, Directors. 244-6484.

(Published in The Tennessean on March 19, 1986)

Emerald married David Lee Baldwin 17 Jun 1925, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA. David was born 18 May 1902, Osteen, Volusia County, Florida, USA; died 3 Aug 1961, Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA; was buried 5 Aug 1961, Hillcrest Memorial Park - West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mr. Henry Oliver Swain of Douglasville, passed away April 2, 1983. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gladys Swain, Douglasville; daughters, Elaine Pearson, Waycross, Jane Head, Powder Springs; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday 3 p.m. from Whitley's Chapel with Dr. Milton Dwelle officiating. Interment, Douglasville City Cemetery. J. Cowan Whitley Funeral Home, Douglasville.

(Published in The Atlanta Constitution on April 4, 1983)

Henry married Arrah Wanna Barrett 17 Aug 1930. Arrah was born 16 Oct 1910, Canton, Cherokee County, Georgia, USA; died 19 May 1953, Douglasville, Douglas County, Georgia, USA; was buried , Crest Lawn Cemetery - Atlanta, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet]

Henry married Gladys Marietta Johnston 21 Nov 1958. Gladys was born 13 Apr 1902, Douglasville, Douglas County, Georgia, USA; died 15 Dec 1985, Douglasville, Douglas County, Georgia, USA; was buried , Douglasville City Cemetery - Douglasville, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Martha Lee Huddleston, 87 of Marietta, died Friday. Funeral 2:30 Sunday, Hay-Gantt Funeral Home, Marietta. Rev. Claude E. Smithmier, Rev. Jay Vinyard officiating, interment, Crest Lawn Memorial Park, Atlanta. Mrs. Huddleston was born in Atlanta and lived most of her life in Inman Yard and Bolton Communities before moving to Marietta in 1973. She was Past Worthy Matron of Inman Chapter O.E.S. and member of Cumberland United Methodist Church. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Gantt, Marietta; one sister, Mrs. Marianne Dennis, Auburn, Ala.; one brother, Wayne F. Swain, Sr., Atlanta; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

(Published in The Atlanta Constitution on February 23, 1991)

Martha married Julian Hiram Huddleston 21 Nov 1921. Julian was born 23 Nov 1897, Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia, USA; died 24 Oct 1973, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA; was buried 26 Oct 1973, Crest Lawn Cemetery - Atlanta, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Marianna S. Dennis, 95, of Auburn will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at 2:00 pm at Auburn Memorial Park. Dr. George Mathison will officiate.

Visitation will be 12:30 till 1:30pm on Tuesday at Frederick's Funeral Home.

Mrs. Dennis was born May 6, 1908 in Atlanta, GA, to the late Lee O. and Mary Moore Swain. She retired from Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine. She is preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Dennis, MD.

Survivors include two sons, Bill (Bettye) Dennis, Decatur, AL and Jeptha (Joan) Dennis of Warner Robins, GA; five grandchildren; Lee (Leona) Dennis, Decatur; Richard (Elizabeth "Liz") Dennis, Orlando, FL; Anna (Greg) Solomon, Tuscaloosa, AL; Leigh Ann (Chip) Manning, Huntsville, AL; Jaye Dennis, Atlanta, GA. Nine great-grandchildren, Marianna Dennis, West Palm Beach, FL; Will Dennis, Decatur, Al; Alex Dennis, Faith Dennis and Jordan Dennis all of Orlando, FL; Clark Solomon and Leigh Anna Solomon, both of Tuscaloosa, AL; Meg Manning and Trey Manning, both of Huntsville, Al. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Auburn United Methodist Church, in her memory.

Frederick's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Opelika-Auburn News on January 12, 2004)

Marianna married Jeptha Weldon Dennis, Sr. 28 Nov 1928. Jeptha was born 28 Jun 1903, Ansley, Pike County, Alabama, USA; died 20 Feb 1958, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA; was buried 21 Feb 1958, Auburn Memorial Park Cemetery - Auburn, Alabama, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mr. Wayne F. Swain, Sr., of Lithonia, passed away Monday, February 3, 1992. He was a veteran of U.S. Army, W.W. II serving in the European Theatre and a member of the First Baptist Church of Smyrna. Mr. Swain was employed with the L & N Railroad as a Station Master for several years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edwina M. Swain, Winder; two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Swain, Covington; Mr. Wayne F. Swain, Jr., Winder; daughter, Mrs. Nancy Lee Walters, Seattle, Wash.; sister, Mrs. Mariana Dennis, Auburn, Ala.; 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 5 at 11 a.m. at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Stockbridge. Family and friends to assemble at the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 7 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Horis A. Ward, Inc., Candler Rd.

(Published in The Atlanta Constitution on February 4, 1992)

Wayne married Alice Edwina Manous 6 Jun 1930. Alice was born 27 Jul 1913, Cherokee County, Georgia, USA; died 5 Jan 2004, Covington, Newton County, Georgia, USA; was buried , Fairview Memorial Gardens - Stockbridge, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet]

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GOLDSMITH, E. GORDON SR., 89, of Tampa, died Tuesday (Feb. 28, 1989). He was born in Titusville and came here 54 years ago. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tampa. Survivors include his wife, Violet; two sons, E. Gordon Jr. and William, both of Tampa; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Duval Funeral Home, Nebraska Chapel.

(Published in The Tampa Bay Times on March 2, 1989)



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E. GORDON GOLDSMITH SR., 89, of Tampa, died Tuesday. A native of Titusville, he had lived in the Tampa Bay area 54 years. He was a retired candy broker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Tampa. He is survived by his wife, Violet; two sons, E. Gordon Jr. and William N., both of Tampa; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Duval Funeral Home, Nebraska Avenue Chapel.

(Published in The Tampa Tribune on March 2, 1989)

Edward — Violet Smith. Violet was born 10 Mar 1903, St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA; died 24 Oct 1989, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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GOLDSMITH, Elizabeth, 74, of Tampa. Woods Funeral Home, Brandon.

(Published in The Tampa Tribune on January 25, 1978)

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DEATH OF AN INFANT.

Rosa Lee, age 15 months, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Goldsmith, of Fort Pierce, died suddenly, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Walker, in North Titusville, Wednesday night at 8 o'clock, after a short illness.

The little one had been quite ill with fever and eczema, but was thought to be improving; in fact she was so much better that Mr. Goldsmith left, Tuesday afternoon, for Fort Pierce, to attend to his business. He was telegraphed for and arrived Thursday morning at 3 o'clock, accompanied by his brother, Mr. Maurice Goldsmith, wife and baby.

The funeral was held from the Walker residence at 2 p.m. Thursday. The interment was in LaGrange cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Goldsmith have the sympathy of all in their affliction.

(Published in The East Coast Advocate on August 3, 1906)

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JOAN SWAIN TIDD, 69, of Lula died Saturday. Fuenral, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin.

(Published in The Atlanta Constitution on October 29, 2001)

Joan — Wilmont Duke Tidd, Sr.. Wilmont was born 29 Jun 1925, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, USA; died 15 Nov 2001, Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia, USA; was buried 18 Nov 2001, Baldwin City Cemetery - Baldwin, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married Mabel Margaret Elizabeth Cook 9 Apr 1945, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Mabel was born 20 Feb 1921, Maggie Valley, Haywood County, North Carolina, USA; died 12 Jun 1993, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA; was buried , Rosemound Cemetery - Waco, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Harry Frank Simmers, Sr. 25 Apr 1928, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Harry was born 20 May 1903, Seneca, Tyler County, Texas, USA; died 8 Jan 1968, White Castle, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , First Baptist Cemetery - White Castle, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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George E. Crow, 60, of 2437 S. Chase Lane, Denver, Colo., a former Jefferson Avenue resident, died suddenly at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at his residence.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fawcett-Oliver Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Welch officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery at 9 a.m. Monday.

Friends may call at the funeral home from noon Sunday until the hour of the service.

A native of Campbell, Mo., he was born on April 10, 1909 to George H. and Mabel Kramer Crow.

On Jan. 2, 1943 he was married to Vernice Throckmorton who survives.

Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Fred (Naomi) Andra, Chillicothe, and several other relatives including a niece, Mrs. Barbara Kaiser, Chillicothe.

Mr. Crow retired in 1964 as a U.S. Treasury inspector. He was a member of the South United Presbyterian Church in Denver and Denver Lodge 5, Free and Accepted Masons.

(Published in The Chillicothe Gazette on May 9, 1969)

George married Grace Irene Hassel 14 Aug 1935, Greenup, Greenup County, Kentucky, USA. Grace was born 20 Jun 1916, McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA; died Dec 1972; was buried , Jefferson Memorial Gardens - Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

George married Vernice B. Throckmorton 2 Jan 1943, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, USA. Vernice was born 30 Jul 1914, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, USA; died 21 Jan 1987, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA; was buried 26 Jan 1987, Grandview Cemetery - Chillicothe, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Naomi C. Andra, 69, of 146 Seventh St., died 1 a.m. October 29 in University Hospital, Columbus, after an extended illness.

She was born October 29, 1913, in Clarkton, MO to George H. and Mabel Kramer Crow. She was the widow of Fred E. Andra.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Peggy) Kysor, Chillicothe; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Andra, a retired employee of U.S. Shoe Corporation, was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church and a member of VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries.

Her funeral will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Fawcett, Oliver and Glass Funeral Home with the Rev. William Burns officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Calling hours are 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

(Published in The Chillicothe Gazette on October 30, 1982)

Naomi — Homer C. Jones. [Group Sheet]

Naomi married Fred Eugene Andra 28 Jun 1947, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, USA. Fred was born 5 Oct 1908, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, USA; died 1 Jul 1974, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, USA; was buried 6 Jul 1974, Greenlawn Cemetery - Chillicothe, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Blanche Vaughn, 91, of Clarkton, Mo., died Monday, June 18, 2007, at Gideon Care Center in Gideon, Mo.

Born Aug. 10, 1915, in Clarkton, daughter of the late Artie Van and Jewell Crow Davidson, she was an elementary school teacher and taught in the Clarkton School district. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clarkton.

On Oct. 27, 1939, in Marion, Ark., she married Charles Orville "C.O." Vaughn, who preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1998. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, June Ricks and one brother, Van Davidson.

Survivors include two grandchildren, Elizabeth Bradish, of Arlington Heights, Ill., and Stephen Ricks, of Flower Mound, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Jacob and Ella Ricks and Lily Bradish and a son-in-law, Larry Ricks, of Flower Mound.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 21, at the Landess Funeral Home in Campbell, Mo.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 22, at the Landess Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Raymond Cowart and Dale Rickman officiating.

Burial will follow in the Stanfield Cemetery at Clarkton.

(Published in The Dunklin, MO Democrat on June 20, 2007)

Vera married Charles Orville Vaughn 27 Oct 1939, Crittenden County, Arkansas, USA. Charles was born 7 Jun 1906, Campbell, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; died 11 Sep 1998, Clarkton, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Stanfield Cemetery - Clarkton, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Artie married Doris Jean Blaylock 7 Oct 1939, Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas, USA. Doris was born 8 Aug 1920, Freeborn Township, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; died 26 Sep 2016, St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA; was buried 3 Oct 2016, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery - Lemay, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Services for Owen E. Hogue, 75, who died April 8th in Memphis, Tenn., were held April 10th at 2:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Hayti with the Rev. Jerry Hargraves officiating. Masonic services were held April 16th in the John W. German Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Stanfield Cemetery at Clarkton.

He was born Jan. 21st, 1904 in Bernie, the son of the late Robley Howell and Cory Mary Hogue Sr.

He was a retired merchant, veteran of the First Baptist Church, Four Mile Masonic Lodge in Campbell, A and A Scottish Rites of Freemasonary Valley of St. Louis Orient of Missouri and The Malah Temple Shrine of St. Louis.

Survivors include his wife, Mary A. Hogue of Hayti, one son, Don Hogue of Campbell, two stepdaughters, Mrs. Peggy Turnage of Hayti and Mrs. Wanda Maloney of Mabin, Miss.; one brother, Ted A. Hogue of Los Angeles, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Norma Puckett of Anderson, Ind.; and 2 grandchildren.

(Published in The Democrat Argus of Caruthersville, MO on April 19, 1979)

Owen married Edna L. Teague 24 Oct 1924, Poinsett County, Arkansas, USA. Edna was born 7 Sep 1906, Campbell, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; died 11 Apr 2004, Campbell, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; was buried 15 Apr 2004, Woodlawn Cemetery - Campbell, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Owen married Mary Aline Jowers 7 Feb 1959, Caruthersville, Pemiscot County, Missouri, USA. Mary was born 6 Dec 1914, Lake County, Tennessee, USA; died 18 Jun 1991, Pemiscot County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Portageville Cemetery - Portageville, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Rodney married Madge Monzell Cato 2 Mar 1929, Clay County, Arkansas, USA. Madge was born 22 Feb 1911, Missouri, USA; died 12 May 2000, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA; was buried , Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Robley married Mary Marcelle Patten 29 Sep 1934, Clay County, Arkansas, USA. Mary was born 13 Aug 1917, Gideon, New Madrid County, Missouri, USA; died 8 Sep 2014, Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; was buried 10 Sep 2014, Dunklin Memorial Gardens - Kennett, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Norma H. Puckett, 83, Anderson, died October 2, 2003 at St. John's Medical Center after a sudden illness.

She was born September 7, 1920 in Holcomb, MO, the daughter of Robley Howell and Cora (Crow) Hogue. She had lived in Anderson since 1946. In 1979 she retired from Delco Remy.

She was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary #174, Alpha Charter Chapter American Business Women, and the Order of Eastern Star #71 in Elwood. She attended the Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Davis of Anderson; seven grandchildren, Dawn (husband, Jerry) Mahoney of Anderson, Jeff (wife, Marilyn) Philbert of Alaska, Julie (husband, David) Bubert of Waco, TX, Rodney (wife, Penny) Philbert of Terre Haute, Mark (wife, Heather) Philbert of Pendleton, Justin (wife, Heidi) Puckett of Anderson, and Holly Puckett of Greenwood; 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Ted Hogue of Van Nuys, CA; and special friend, Eric Flowers.

She was preceded in death by her life companion, Joseph Puckett; parents, R.H. and Cora Hogue; son, Richard H. Puckett; and three brothers, Owen Hogue, Ralph Hogue, and Robley Hogue.

Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home with the Rev. Marvin Baker officiating. Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

(Published in Legacy on October 3, 2003)

Norma married Otis Andrew Holloway 6 Oct 1936, Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas, USA. Otis was born 10 Mar 1918, Alicia, Lawrence County, Arkansas, USA; died 20 Jul 1992, Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas, USA; was buried , Lawrence Memorial Park - Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Norma — Joseph Edgar Puckett. Joseph was born 23 Jan 1919, Lewis Township, Clay County, Indiana, USA; died 3 Jan 2002, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, USA; was buried 5 Jan 2002, Anderson Memorial Park - Anderson, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Norma married Carl Eugene Wiseman 9 Oct 1979, Jacksboro, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA. Carl was born 24 Aug 1926, Andersonville, Ross County, Ohio, USA; died 17 Nov 2005, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, USA; was buried 21 Nov 2005, Mound Cemetery - Piketon, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ted married Illi Oja 5 Feb 1955, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Illi was born 11 Jun 1923, Tallin, Harju County, Estonia; died 15 Jun 2006, Lancaster, Los Angeles County, California, USA; was buried , Lancaster Cemetery - Lancaster, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Jeannette Brown, 70, of Santa Clara, a former 30-year resident of Salinas, died Sunday in San Jose.

Survivors include daughter Barbara Craig of San Diego, son Tim Holder of San Jose, sister Mrs. Gwen Blocker of Salinas; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held for Mrs. Brown Friday at 2 p.m. in the Garden of Memories. The Santa Clara Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Californian on April 1, 1976)

Jeannette — King. [Group Sheet]

Jeannette married Billy Gene Dickison 24 Mar 1956, Monterey, Monterey County, California, USA. Billy was born 6 Jun 1928, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA; died 20 Oct 2004, Salinas, Monterey County, California, USA; was buried 27 Oct 2004, Garden of Memories - Salinas, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Jeannette — . Brown. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Gwendolyn T. Blocker, 92, 333 Melody, Trumann, died Monday at Rose Care Nursing Center in Trumann.

She was a retired cafeteria cook for Salinas Valley Hospital in Salinas, CA, and owned and operated a restaurant in Lepanto. She was of the Church of Christ belief.

Survivors include one daughter, Bettye McMurray of Brookville, PA; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Russell Blocker, and one daughter.

Funeral services will be Thursday morning at 10 at Murphy Funeral Home chapel in Lepanto. Burial will follow at Potter Memorial Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Curtis Raymond Nichols, Jimmy Anderson, Dale Harvison, Jack Foote, Mack Howington and Cliff Sharp.

Visitation will be from 5 this afternoon until 8 this evening at the funeral home.

(Published in The Jonesboro Sun on August 16, 2000)

Gwendolyn married Charles Russell Blocker 16 Jun 1925, Arkansas, USA. Charles was born 22 Apr 1907, Mississippi, USA; died 22 Dec 1949, Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, USA; was buried 24 Dec 1949, Potter Memorial Cemetery - Lepanto, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Paul married Bertha Alice Edmonds 31 Jul 1932, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Bertha was born 5 Jul 1916, Anna, Union County, Illinois, USA; died 15 Aug 1994, North Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, USA; was buried , Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery - Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Paul married Sophia Carolina Heider 9 Jan 1939, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Sophia was born 9 Oct 1916, Jackson, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; died 18 Jun 1997, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried 23 Jun 1997, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery - Lemay, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Bertha Alice Edmonds 16 Dec 1935, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Bertha was born 5 Jul 1916, Anna, Union County, Illinois, USA; died 15 Aug 1994, North Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, USA; was buried , Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery - Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Robert married R. DeRouse [Group Sheet]

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ROSELLE, ILL.-Helen Bernice Niederkorn, 83, formerly of Kelso, Mo., died at 7:25 p.m. March 28, 2000, at Alexian Brother Hospital Hospice House in Elk Grove Village.

Born Sept 18, 1916, in Oran, Mo. daughter of the late Robert and Verna Crown Vaughn, she was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso.

On May 18, 1935, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., she married Anton William Niederkorn who preceded her in death on Nov. 21, 1986.

Survivors include: two sons, Richard Niederkorn of Bellevile, Ill., and David Niederkorn of Jordan, Minn; five daughters, Betty Arient of Roselle, Janet Wilas of Dunedin, Fla., Donna Ricordati of McHenry, Theresa Badalof of Chicago and Kathleen Spencer of Orando, Fla. three brothers, James Vaughn of Peoria, Billie Vaughn of Florissant, MO. and Paul "Jack" Killam of New Market Iowa; two sisters, Marie Ollis of Crestwood, Ill., and Ruth Eaton of Jackson, Mo., and 27 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.

Two sons, on daughter, three brothers and six sisters also preceded her in death.

Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City, Mo. where Parish Prayers are scheduled for 6:30 p.m

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church with the Rev. Oliver Clavin officiating.

Burial will follow in the St. Augustine Cemetery at Kelso.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Helen Niederkorn Memorial Fund, 603 Acadia Trail, Roselle, Ill. 60172

(Published in The Southeast Missourian on March 30, 2000)

Helen married Anton William Niederkorn 18 May 1935, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Anton was born 15 Jan 1909, Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, USA; died 21 Nov 1986, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried 24 Nov 1986, St. Augustine Cemetery - Kelso, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Virginia married Roy Elvin Moore 21 Aug 1937, Charleston, Mississippi County, Missouri, USA. Roy was born 17 Jan 1913, Oran, Scott County, Missouri, USA; died 10 Aug 2002, Westland, Wayne County, Michigan, USA; was buried 16 Aug 2002, Cadillac Memorial Gardens West - Westland, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

Marie married Louis Edward O'Shea 3 Mar 1939. Louis was born 30 May 1910, Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois, USA; died May 1980, Lockport, Will County, Illinois, USA; was buried , Woodlawn Memorial Park I - Joliet, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Marie married Donald Manison Ollis 1981. Donald was born 30 Jun 1930, Olive Branch, Alexander County, Illinois, USA; died 24 Mar 1996, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, USA; was buried , Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery - Elwood, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Joan Reese, 69, of 2600 W. Fremont, formerly of Pinewood Health Center in Monmouth, died Friday, Jan. 28, 1994, at her home.

Born Jan. 22, 1925, in Campbell, Mo., to Robert N. and Verna I. Crow Vaughn, she married Edgar F. Reese on Jan. 2, 1966, in St. Louis. He died Nov. 3, 1970, in Mapleton. She also was preceded in death by two daughters, two brothers and one sister.

Surviving are four brothers, Robert Vaughn of Denver, Billie Vaughn of Peoria, Jimmie E. Vaughn of St. Louis, and Paul Killman of North Market, Iowa; and four sisters, Helen Neidkorn of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Marie Ollis of Joliet, Ruth Eaton of Jackson, Mo., and Virginia Moore of Wayne, Mich.

Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.

(Published in The Peoria Journal Star on January 29, 1994)

Joan married James Thomas Taylor 18 Dec 1939, Charleston, Mississippi County, Missouri, USA. James was born 8 Jun 1914, Missouri, USA; died 24 Apr 1943, Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois, USA; was buried , Spencer Heights Memorial Cemetery - Mounds, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Joan — McGee. [Group Sheet]

Joan married Harry Claude Thompson 15 Nov 1948. Harry was born 14 May 1909, Elco, Alexander County, Illinois, USA; died 22 Jun 1996, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA; was buried 27 Jun 1996, Evergreen Memorial Gardens - Vancouver, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet]

Joan married Harvey Spencer Herrick 11 Jan 1964. Harvey was born 15 Sep 1898, Uniontown, Union County, Kentucky, USA; died 13 Sep 1982, St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA; was buried 15 Sep 1982, Memorial Park Cemetery - Jennings, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Joan married Edgar Franklin Reese, Jr. 2 Jan 1966, St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA. Edgar was born 10 Feb 1918, Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA; died 3 Nov 1970, Mapleton, Peoria County, Illinois, USA; was buried , Springdale Cemetery and Mausoleum - Peoria, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

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PEORIA - Billie G. Vaughn, 79, of 5533 N. Galena Road died at 11:53 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at ManorCare Health Services.

There will be no services. Cremation will be accorded. Mason Funeral Home, Germantown Hills Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Peoria Journal Star on March 17, 2006)

Billie married Hazel Maxine Jones 18 Oct 1952. Hazel was born 12 Jul 1933, Parma, New Madrid County, Missouri, USA; died 3 May 1991, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA; was buried , Oak Knoll Memorial Park Cemetery - Sterling, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

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JONESBORO - Carl B. Vaughn, 65, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1993, in Life Care Center in Jonesboro.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Norris and Son Funeral Home, with Pastor Christine Erdmann officiating. Burial will be in Beechwood Cemetery in Mounds. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

(Published in The Southern Illinoisan on January 29, 1993)

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SAPIEN, Catherine B., nee Vaughn, 52, of Belleville, died Friday, Dec. 25. Visitation after 8 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial in Beechwood Cemetery, Mounds, Ill. George Renner and Sons Funeral Home, Belleville.

(Published in The Belleville News-Democrat on December 27, 1981)

Catherine married Amodo Tony Sapien Oct 1947, St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA. Amodo was born 21 Feb 1928, El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas, USA; died 3 Oct 2017, Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; was buried , Hampton National Cemetery - Hampton, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

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HERRIN - Jimmie E. Vaughn, 72, of Florissant, Mo. died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2002, at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis.

Mr. Vaughn was born on April 20, 1930 in Campbell, MO. to Robert Napolian and Verna Ivara (Crow) Vaughn. He married Lucille Webb on March 13, 1993 in Florissant.

Jimmie was a self-employed residential plumber for more than fifteen years. He enjoyed his work. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Alton, and attended the Assembly of God in Florissant.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille (Webb) Vaughn of Florissant, Mo.; daughter, Brenda Vaughn of Denver, Colo., daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Dan Koker of St. Charles, Mo.; daughter, Julia Jacobs, of St. Louis, daughter, Teresa Vaughn of Ellsbury, Mo., daughter, Rose Marie Vaughn of St. Louis; grandchildren, Ian and Thaia Highley of Denver, Colo., Justin, Jason, and James Jacobs, all of St. Louis, Ashley and Earl Click of St. Charles, Nathan Justina, and April Griffith of Ellsbury; brother, Billie Vaughn of Peoria, sister, Ruth Eaton of Jackson, Mo., sister, Virginia Moore of Wayne, Mich., brother, Jackie Killam of New Market, Iowa; and many nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and eight brothers and sisters; Paul Vaughn, Joan Reese, Robert Vaughn, Helen Nieberkorn, Katherine Sapien, Marie Ollif, Carl Vaughn, & Blanche Vaughn.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2002, at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin, with Pastor Tom Hargrove officiating. Burial will follow at Blairsville Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, June 28, 2002 at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit hughesfuneralhomes.com.

(Published in The Southern Illinoisan on June 28, 2002)

James married Mary L. abt. 1950; divorced abt. 1952. Mary was born 4 Jan 1930; died Jun 1973. [Group Sheet]

James married Joan Cecellia Sampson 21 Feb 1958, St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA. Joan was born 29 Mar 1938, Old Mines, Washington County, Missouri, USA; died 23 Jan 2020, St. Peters, St. Charles County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married Mabel Lucille Webb 13 Mar 1993, Florissant, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. Mabel was born 11 Mar 1917, Du Quoin, Perry County, Illinois, USA; died 11 Aug 2007, Florissant, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; was buried 15 Aug 2007, Blairsville Cemetery - Blairsville, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

R.M. married O.B. Eaton [Group Sheet]

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* Adopted out of the Vaughn Family at a young age by Keith Edward Killam and Bessie Killam.



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Paul Edward Killam was born July 4, 1933 at Cape Girardeau, Mo., the son of Keith Edward and Bessie (Nicholson) Killam. He was united in marriage to Mary Baker, Aug. 14, 1949 at Clarinda. The couple were blessed with two children: Diane and Charles. He served in the US Military during the Korean War. Paul was the Des Moines Register District Manager for many years and farmed on the side.

Paul passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Alegent Health in Corning, following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Edward and both parents.

He is survived by his wife Mary of New Market; daughter Diane Kirsch and husband Dan of New Market; granddaughter Angie Tracy and husband Craig of Norwalk, and their children Colton and Austin, Tristan, Vivian, Kendra and Devon and granddaughter Michelle Schurman and husband Ken of Light House Point, Fla.

Private services for Paul Killam, 81 of New Market, will be held at the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Mo. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of SW Iowa - Corning, or SW Iowa Humane Society.

Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda is providing arrangements.

(Published in The Clarinda Herald on June 2, 2015)

Jack married M. Baker [Group Sheet]

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HOLCOMB, MO. - James C. Crowe, Jr., 74, of Holcomb, Mo., passed away Jan. 16, 1990 at the Kennett Health Care Center.

He was born May 2, 1915, in Holcomb, the son of James C. Crowe, Sr. and Bertie (Matthews) Crowe.

Mr. Crowe was a farmer, former Portage Township trustee, first postmaster of Portage and served on the Portage School Board. He was a member of the Memphis, Tenn. Church of the Nazarene and a World War II Navy veteran.

On Dec. 31, 1933, in Gideon, Mo., he married Mary Louise Porterfield who survives.

He was preceded in death by one son, James Lee Crowe.

Also surviving are two daughters, Mary Ann Filler of Tennessee and Susan E. Sarkkinen of Michigan; one sister, Mildred Burch of Florida, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Services 11 a.m. Saturday at the McDaniel Funeral Home Chapel, Kennett, Mo.; Rev. Randy Garner officiating; burial to Memorial Gardens, Kennett; visitation 6-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

(Published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on January 18, 1990)

James married Mary Louise Porterfield 31 Dec 1934, Gideon, New Madrid County, Missouri, USA. Mary was born 6 Aug 1915, Manila, Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA; died 27 Dec 2003, Germantown, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Eason A. Crow

CAMPBELL - Eason Alonzo Crow, 67, formerly of Holcomb, died at 11:50 a.m. Saturday at Park Central Hospital in Springfield. He had lived in the Mountain Grove Nursing Home for several years.

Mr. Crow was born Sept. 21, 1918, in Holcomb. He was a member of the Holcomb Church of Christ.

Surviving are one brother, J.C. Crow of Holcomb, and a sister, Mildred Burch of Monticello, Ind.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Stanfield Cemetery near Clarkton. Lynn Akin will officiate. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Poplar Bluff Daily American Republic on September 22, 1985)

Mildred married Burlin Burch 17 Feb 1943, Caruthersville, Pemiscot County, Missouri, USA. Burlin was born 7 May 1919, Matthews, New Madrid County, Missouri, USA; died 29 Jan 2007, Hobart, Lake County, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Visitation: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday, August 10, 2015 at the McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett, MO. Graveside Service: 1:00 PM Monday, August 10, 2015 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett, MO. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett, MO.

Donald "Corkey" Luther, son of the late George Luther and Fredia (Crowe) Luther, was born February 22, 1934 in Holcomb, MO. and departed this life on August 7, 2015 at the age of 81 years. Corkey married Ammie Lou Stewart on May 17, 1952 in Piggott, Arkansas.

Survivors includes:

His wife: Ammie Lou Luther of White Oak, MO

One son: Donald Gene Luther and Cheryl of Jonesboro, AR.

One daughter: Teresa Jean DePew and Coy of Kennett, MO

Five grandchidren: Erica Weadon and Joe of Poplar Bluff, MO

Jeremy Luther of Jacksonville, Fl.

Justin DePew and Stacia of Jonesboro, AR

Stuart Luther of Phoenix, AZ.

Jonathan Carnell of Abbeville, MS.

Two great grandchildren: Bristol Weadon and Brynnlea Weadon

One brother: Quinton Luther and Pat of Holcomb, MO.

Other relatives and many friends.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett, MO. will be in charge of the arrangements.

(Published by McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett, MO)

Donald married Ammie Lou Stewart 17 May 1952, Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas, USA. Ammie was born 15 Jul 1933, Monette, Craighead County, Arkansas, USA; died 3 Jun 2018, Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; was buried 7 Jun 2018, Dunklin Memorial Gardens - Kennett, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

G.Q. — P.A. Wright. [Group Sheet]

P.S. married R.J. Meier [Group Sheet]

J.D. married J.T. Ludwig [Group Sheet]

M.V. married A. Svrcek [Group Sheet]

B.J. married D.L. Rankin [Group Sheet]

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William Wilson Crow
July 4, 1943 - March 9, 2024
O'Fallon, Missouri

Asleep in the arms of Jesus, William (Bill) Crow, born in Antioch, CA 7/4/1943 passed on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Most cherished husband of Judy (Zimmermann) Crow for 59 years. Beloved father of William Jr (Chip) and Karen Crow, Sharon Crow, Christine and Jon Lindell, and Scott and Lori Crow. Dear Grandfather of Kristen, Kyle, Jon, Josh, Bailey, Carter, and Sophie. Loving cousin of Carolyn Trice and Theresa Baker, Uncle of Tiffany Podge, and brother of Betty Jo Rankin and Shelia Kettler. Very special friend to Dave Carter, Steve Garner, and Joe Gentile. Preceded in death by his mother, Fern Patterson Britton and his grandparents Elvis and Mary Patterson as well as lifelong friends Bob Schaefer and Don Whitlock. He was a loyal friend to many and will be missed by all.

Bill graduated in 1968 from the Missouri School of Mines in Rolla, MO. with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, with his major interest in Aerospace. He fulfilled this in his career and as a result, he was fortunate to have the opportunity to travel and make friends all throughout the world.

Bill was very involved in raising his children and as a result, was dedicated to the community. He was a member of the Hazelwood School District PTA and School Board. He coached the Florissant-Hazelwood JFL, and was involved in the political functions of the Democrats of North St. Louis County.

He was proud of his seven grandchildren and enjoyed taking part in their many activities and adventures. Family and friends were the cornerstone of his life.

In lieu of flowers. Please make any donations to the Parkinson Association https://www.apdaparkinson.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/ or to Backstoppers https://backstoppers.org/donate/ .

(Published by Baue Funeral & Crematory of O'Fallon, MO)

William — J.A. Zimmermann. [Group Sheet]

S.F. — Arthur William Kettler, Jr.. Arthur was born 16 Oct 1942, Clayton, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; died 8 Nov 2000, Woodlawn, Jefferson County, Illinois, USA; was buried , Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens - Woodlawn, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]