Hazel Alenna Hunter

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Family/Spouse: Eugene Earl Ridings. Eugene (son of Andrew Johnson Ridings and Dora Jane Hopper) was born on 2 Oct 1914 in TN; died on 20 Feb 1998 in Butler Co, KS; was buried in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Junior Earl Ridings, 84, beloved friend to Russell Boggs, passed away peacefully, at Roo Lan Health Care in Lacey, WA. He was better known as ‘Earl’ to his friends.

He was born May 14, 1936, in Fork Ridge, Tennessee, to Eugene and Hazel Ridings. While attending Rainier School in Buckley, Wash for quite some time, he began to work at a nursing home owned by Russell’s grandfather in Kent, WA. As time went on, the nursing home was sold by grandpa and Earl had become part of the family. Grandpa and Earl relocated to Onalaska, WA where, from bare ground, a farm was started. Earl worked by grandpa’s side on the farm. He enjoyed all aspects of farm life-taking care of the animals, haying (even in 90 degree weather) and the comradery of talking to other farmers that would stop by to visit. Junior also enjoyed riding his bicycle and going to church. Earl was the last of the “Dun Roamin' Ranch” era. A farm that he was always very proud of.

“Rest in Peace, my friend”….Russell Boggs

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Alpha Cemetery in Onalaska, WA.

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Archie Keith Ridings, 77, of Roanoke, VA, formerly of Tremont passed away Friday, July 10, 2020. Born December 24, 1942 in Fonde, Bell County, KY, he was the son of the late Eugene Earl Ridings and Hazel A. Hunter Ridings Stanley. Archie served 12 years in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War era. He was a SSGT and a personnel manager in the military. After his service, he worked in Oregon and Washington State as a crop duster pilot. Upon his retirement, he came to Harlan County where he was very active in community service. He was associated with the Boy Scouts of America, the Upper Cumberland Baptist Association, was a teaching assistant in the Harlan City and County Schools and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Loyall.

In addition to his parents, Archie is preceded in death by several siblings.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Lydia Helton Slusher-Ridings, Roanoke, VA; six step-sons, Steve Slusher (Janet), Louisville; Chris Slusher (Steve), Roanoke; Clay Slusher (Eva), Cumberland; Phillip Slusher (Melissa), Ringgold, GA; Jeff Slusher (Robin), Thurmont, MD; and Roger Slusher (April), Louisville. Also surviving are numerous grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

A private graveside service will conducted Friday, July 17, 2020, at the Resthaven Cemetery in Keith with military rites by the Harlan Honor Guard.

Loyall Funeral Home is in charge of his arrangements.

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Archie married Betty Jane Bowman on 25 Apr 1972 in Skamania Co, WA, and was divorced on 21 Jun 1982 in Sherman Co, OR. Betty was born on 28 Mar 1937 in Hood River Co, OR; died on 18 Jan 1995 in Wasco Co, OR; was buried in Hood River Co, OR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Archie married Lydia Helton on 22 Apr 1988 in Harlan Co, KY. Lydia was born on 17 Jan 1932 in Harlan Co, KY; died on 12 Jul 2022 in Roanoke Co, VA; was buried in Harlan Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Oscar "Ozzie" Harold Ridings, 71, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, at his home in Liberal.

He was born July 2, 1946, to Eugene Ridings and Hazel Hunter in Washington.

He married Rita Ann Irsik Sept. 16, 2006. She preceded him in death May 21, 2017.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy, where he served during the Vietnam War. He was involved in the National Day of Prayer for the last eight years.

Survivors include stepson, Benjamin Stanton Hogan and wife, Melissa, Ocala, Fla.; and step-grandson, Ryker Stanton Hogan.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday with Pastor Kevin Alexander presiding at Liberal Cemetery with military rights provided by the American Legion.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials are suggested to Vietnam Veterans of America in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. Second Street, Liberal, KS 67901, in his name.

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Oscar married Rita Ann Irsik on 16 Sep 2006. Rita was born on 14 May 1955 in Morton Co, KS; died on 21 May 2017 in Seward Co, KS; was buried in Seward Co, KS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]