Obituaries

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Eber J. Elleman

Eber J. Elleman

Oct 16, 1999

Survivors: Daughters:  Sue Rod Trim Ruth Dan Williams Son:        Steve Elleman Six grandchildren; one great grandchild Preceded in death by his wife, Mary M. Ray Elleman and  his parents, Eber and Bertha Shellhaas Elleman

Hazel I. Brown

Hazel I. Brown

Oct 13, 1999

Survivors: Several cousins Preceded in death by her first husband, Ora Weaver and her second husband, Kennard Brown; her parents Ora and Amanda Smitley Van Horn

Levada Bailey

Levada Bailey

Oct 8, 1999

Susrvivors: Son:  Harold Ann Bailey Daughters:  Barbara Meredith Zeller Linda Bailey Eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren Preceded in death by parents, John W. and Myrtie Jarrell Darnell

Eugene Russell

Eugene Russell

Oct 1, 1999

Survivors: Daughters:  Patricia Russell Juaneta Roger Smith One granddaughter and a great grandson Preceded in death by his wife, Esta Mae Cochran Russell; his parents, James Madison and Mrytle A. Chestnut Russell

Richard L. Welbaum

Richard L. Welbaum

Oct 1, 1999

Survivors: Daughters:  Ruth R. Evans Barbara E. Massie Peggy J. Hahn Brothers:   Jimmy Welbaum Don Welbaum Jack Welbaum Sisters:    Betty Ashman Lova Miller Doris Wilhelm Pat Huerta Hope Fry Eight grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren Preceded in death by wife, Mary Ann Moneysmith Welbaum; his parents, Howard and Rozella Macy Welbaum

Walter Wesley Bailey

Walter Wesley Bailey

Sep 29, 1999

Survivors: Wife:  Levada Darnell Bailey Son:    Harold Bailey Daughters:  Barbara  Meredith Zeller Linda Bailey Brothers:  Virgil Bailey Paul Bailey Eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren Preceded in death by his parents, John and Sarah Moore Bailey

Rowena Vivian Schisler Davis

Rowena Vivian Schisler Davis

Sep 28, 1999

Survivors: Husband:

Carl Raymond Burgner

Carl Raymond Burgner

Sep 23, 1999

Survivors: Wife:   Betty Brown Burgner Sons:   Carl Douglas and Emily Burgner Robert Daniel and Sandra Burgner 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild Preceded in death by his parents, Miller and Loutella Trimmer Burgner

Robert Gerald Anderson

Robert Gerald Anderson

Sep 12, 1999

Survivors: Wife:  Mary Ann Braun Anderson Son:   Mark and Paige Anderson Daughters:  Christa and Carl Petit Mary Jo Anderson Erin Anderson Sisters:    Donna and Dean Shelford Jacqueline Benham Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Josephine DeLashmutt Anderson

Janey Raye Lovejoy Myers

Janey Raye Lovejoy Myers

Sep 12, 1999

Survivors: Daughters:  Rebecca Nolan Renata Simmons Son:        Billy Nicely Brothers:   David Lovejoy Jack Lovejoy Sister:     Jeanne Potter 3 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild Preceded in death by her parents, Hershael and Hyldrith Juanita Peyton Lovejoy

Louise H. Doll

Louise H. Doll

Sep 10, 1999

Survivors: Husband:  Charles William 'Bill' Doll Mother:   Lottie L. Lykes Hart Daughters:  Rebecca and Michael Howes Sally A. Doll Sons:     C. Stephen Doll William D. Doll Brother:  Ronald and Brenda May Five grandchildren Preceded in death by her father, Henry D. Hart

Betty J. Stone

Betty J. Stone

Sep 10, 1999

Survivors: Daughters;  Roberta E. Lewis Charlene S. and Russell Allen Sons:       Gerald C. and Susan Taylor Stone Michael C. and Becky Heffner Stone 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren 7 step grandchildren Preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Stone and her parents, Charles and Elizabeth Cruea Robbins

Sharon B. Washington Nelson

Sharon B. Washington Nelson

Sep 8, 1999

Survivors: Husband:  Elbert 'Bud' Nelson Daughter:  Steffonie Johnson Sons:      James Johnsson Melvin Johnson Sisters:   Carol Douglas Sher Singh Shirley Johnson Braxton Thelicia Johnson Brothes:   Cedric Johnson Clifton Johnson One grandson Preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Shirley Hill Johnson

Howard W. Sotzing

Howard W. Sotzing

Sep 8, 1999

Survivors: Wife:  Gertrude Starry Sotzing Daughter:  Beverly and Dennis Cruse Son:       Charles Sotzing Brothers:  Donald and Betty Sotzing Robert and Judy Sotzing Sisters:   Ruby Plank Marie Taylor Lucille Gray Pauline and William Buirley Thelma and William Ashmore Five grandchildren and three great grandchildren Preceded ii death by parents, Elmer and Treva Hissong Sotzing

Margaret 'Peggy' Pearl Pittman

Margaret 'Peggy' Pearl Pittman

Sep 5, 1999

Survivors: Sons:  Don Weaver Lex and Tracey Weaver Daughters:  Melody Vale Holly McReynolds Peggy Kelly Sister:  Florence Brussel Brothers:  Lewis Arnold Bill Arnold Ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Esther Hayr Arnold and daughter, Danielle Magel

Emma Hodel

Emma Hodel

Aug 29, 1999

Survivors: Sons:  Lawrence and Jannene Toulis Grump Anthony and Robin Grump Daughters:  Carol and Thomas Gillbride Holle and Eric Anderson Janine Hodel Regina James Sister:  Erma Italiano Eight grandchildren Preceded in death by parents,  Emmerich and Stefania Zmek Hodel

Ted H. Shafer

Ted H. Shafer

Aug 29, 1999

Survivors: Daughters:  Vickie Shafer Torre and Carl Rismiller Valerie and Bill Oldham Son:       Ted and Mi Na Shafer Eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren Preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Arlene Yount Shafer and his parents, Waldo and Mildred Minnich Shafer

A. Isabel Emmel

A. Isabel Emmel

Aug 24, 1999

Survivors: Husband:   George K. Emmel Daughters:  Marilyn and Butch Reynolds Tammy and Dennis Gass Sons:       Gary and Kay Emmel Steve and Patricia Emmel Sister:     Nellie Poling 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren Preceded in deth by her parents, James and Lula Cress Brunaker and one son, James Emmel

Barbara J. Sellers

Barbara J. Sellers

Aug 24, 1999

Survivors: Daughters:  Courtney Ann Sellers Kelly Nicole Sellers Parents:   Harry Wayne and Anna M. Smith Arthur Brothers:  David W. and Tony Arthur Ronald H. and Cindy Arthur Sister:    Mary and Dwayne Cooper

Oneta L. Billing

Oneta L. Billing

Aug 23, 1999

Survivors: Sons:    Dennis and Sharon Billing Dallas Billing Steven and Linda Billing Robert 'Skip' and Janice Billilng Daughter:  Judith Goffe Six grandchildren and two great grandchildren Preceded in death by husband, Thurman G. Billing and her parents, William and Cora Plessinger Huston