John Perkins Ridings

Notes:

From Jean Colyer Grumbling:
the following is a transcription of a weekly column published (dateunknown) in the Commonwealth Journal 110-112 E. Mt. Vernon Street, Somerset, Kentucky 42501


From Our Past
A REGULAR TUESDAY FEATURE BY JACK NORTON


From Our Past appears one day late because of space limitations in Tuesday's Commonwealth Journal. today's column is written by Mrs. Herbert R. Ledford, 201 May Street, Somerset. she is a native of the Grundy community of Pulaski County.


About four miles from Somerset, nestled in a valley just off Ky. 80 and a short distance from the foot of Sugar Hill, stands an abandoned Methodist church. The white frame church, whose windows have long been boarded and whose doors are locked, is called Soules Chapel church. It was named for Bishop Soule, head of the local Methodist Church when this particular building was erected.


The church replaced an old log structure called Gragg's Chapel. In 1857 John P. Ridings bought the old church, dismantled it and used some of the logs to construct a barn on his farm, which is located near the site of Soules Chapel. Construction of the present building was started in the autumn of 1857 and completed the same season a year later. It is thought the land was donated by Allen Cox.


Ridings directed the construction of the new church, which has a stone foundation and underpinnings of hand-hewn logs. He, along with John Richardson and *** L. R. (Collier) Colyer, helped most in furnishing materials and money for the new structure. All the lumber used for framing was whip-sawed by Bill Calhoun and Peter Baker. The lumber for the church pews was sawed at a watermill some distance away.


At one time Soules Chapel had a membership of more than 200 people andthe second-best organized Sunday School in the Danville District. It was the Mother Church to the First Methodist Church of Somerset. However, at the time of the Civil War, a tremendous uprising came in the church and,as a result, the membership split. Those with sympathies for the North left the church and formed Bradley's Chapel - Northern Methodist Church,located about two miles south of Soules Chapel. Soules Chapel was then known as Soules Chapel Southern Methodist Church.


It is impossible to find a list of the real charter members, but from theearliest church records are found the names of Collier, Richardson, Gragg and Ridings.

In 1940 Rev. Charles Marshal Cavit, a circuit preacher, compiled much of the church's history and listed the following membership:
Alton F. Bates, Evelyn M. Bates, Clarence G. Bryant, Della V. Bryant,Luther Bullock, Bessie Williams Camble, Alice Cundiff, Charles Cundiff,Maude Gibson, and Mrs. Cora Gilmore. Eugene Gilmore, Sarah A. Greer, Mrs. Mary Hall, Addie B. Mills, Mary B.Mills, Zeda B. Mills, Mrs. Allie Richardson, Craig Ridings, Henry S.Ridings, and Stella Ridings. Willie Ridings, C. M. Simpson, Jewel Simpson, Mary Simpson, Mrs. Zella Struck, Irene Whitaker, Jennie Whitaker, Dessie Williams, Glydas Williamsand Clara Yahnig.





Birth:
Seen middle name listed as Perkins and Pickens

John married Rebecca Williams on 22 Jan 1835 in Lee Co, VA. Rebecca died before 1842. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Susannah Blakemore on 5 May 1841 in TN. Susannah was born on 31 Jan 1823 in VA; died on 1 Aug 1895 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Birthplace has been recorded as either Claiborne Co., Tennessee or Lee Co. Virginia

Died:
No date on gravemarker

Name: Mary Ashrest
Gender: Female
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 15 Aug 1917
Death Place: Pendleton, Kentucky
Age:
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John P. Ridings
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary Ridings
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I08625-4
System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
Source Film Number: 1942774
Reference Number: 34470
Collection: Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970

Buried:
GRid=13552920

Mary married Francis Craig Ashurst on 20 Aug 1857 in Pulaski Co, KY. Francis was born on 28 Jan 1835 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 3 Feb 1910 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Name: Benjamin C. Ridings
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 1918
Death Place: Pulaski, Kentucky
Age:
Birth Date: 18 Nov 1843
Birthplace: Jeresich, Via (Jonesville VA)
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: J. P. Ridings
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Blakemore
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I08629-7
System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
Source Film Number: 1942868
Reference Number: 24044
Collection: Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970

Buried:
GRid=28809906

Notes:

Birth:
Susan was born in Stonega, which is now part of Wise Co VA

This is not a farming community. Why live in this area in 1846?

Died:
Name: Susan Riding Williams
Titles and Terms (original):
Death Date: 25 Feb 1928
Death Place: Cooksville, McLean, Illinois
Gender: Female
Marital Status:
Race or Color:
Age: 81
Estimated Birth Year: 1847
Birth Date: 20 Oct 1846
Birthplace: Stonega, Virginia
Father: John Ridings
Father's Titles and Terms (original):
Father's Birth Place: Virginia
Mother: Sarah Ridings
Mother's Titles and Terms (original):
Mother's Birth Place: Virginia
Occupation: Housewife
Residence: Cooksville, Ill.
Street Address:
Spouse: Edward Williams
Spouse's Titles and Terms (original):
Spouse's Birthplace:
Burial Date: 27 Feb 1928
Burial Place:
Cemetery: Blue Mound Cem.
Informant:
Additional Relatives:
Digital Folder Number: 4008216
Image Number: 925
Film Number: 1614307
Volume/Page/Certificate Number: cn 7973
Collection: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947

Buried:
GRid=19215007

Susan married Edward J. Williams on 22 Sep 1864 in Pulaski Co, KY. Edward was born in Nov 1838 in Madison Co, KY; died about 1905 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Name: Polly R. Hunt
Gender: Female
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 1927
Death Place: Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky
Age:
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name: James Hunt
Father's Name: John Ridings
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I00040-0
System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
Source Film Number: 1912919
Reference Number: 29330
Collection: Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970

Mrs. Polly R. Hunt, 80 years old, wife of Mr. James Hunt, died Tuesday at her home near Grundy. She had been in declining health for some time. Mrs. Hunt was one of the most widely known and beloved women of the county. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Rock Lick church and burial followed in the cemetery there. She is survived by her husband, who served many of the churches of Pulaski County as pastor and leader until he lost his eye sight.

Buried:
GRid=147239292

Mary married James C. Hunt on 2 Nov 1871 in Pulaski Co, KY. James was born on 20 Aug 1848; died on 30 Nov 1930 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

what Rebecca is this?


Groom's Name: G. B. Sharp
Groom's Birth Date: 1841
Groom's Birthplace: Tenn.
Groom's Age: 35
Bride's Name: Rebbecca Ridings
Bride's Birth Date: 1854
Bride's Birthplace: Va.
Bride's Age: 22
Marriage Date: 10 Oct 1876
Marriage Place: , Pulaski, Kentucky
Groom's Father's Name:
Groom's Mother's Name:
Bride's Father's Name:
Bride's Mother's Name:
Groom's Race:
Groom's Marital Status:
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race:
Bride's Marital Status:
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M51791-5
System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
Source Film Number: 174937
Reference Number:
Collection: Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979


Groom's Name John Mcvanhook
Groom's Birth Date 1852
Groom's Birthplace Pulaski Co, Ky
Groom's Age 24
Bride's Name Rebecca Ridings
Bride's Birth Date 1857
Bride's Birthplace Pulaski Co, Ky
Bride's Age 19
Marriage Date 21 Sep 1876
Marriage Place , Pulaski, Kentucky
Groom's Father's Name
Groom's Mother's Name
Bride's Father's Name
Bride's Mother's Name
Groom's Race
Groom's Marital Status
Groom's Previous Wife's Name
Bride's Race
Bride's Marital Status
Bride's Previous Husband's Name
Indexing Project (Batch) Number M51791-5
System Origin Kentucky-EASy
Source Film Number 174937
Reference Number

Birth:
Rebecca did not appear on the census in Oct 1850.

Buried:
Rock Lick Baptist Church Cem., Rt. 192, then L on Grundy Rd 3 Miles

Rebecca married James Jefferson Bates on 16 Mar 1876 in Pulaski Co, KY. James was born on 5 May 1849 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 17 Feb 1926 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mother listed as Mary Ellis on death record

Birth:
Name: Lavina C Ridings
Gender: Female
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place:
Birth Date: 15 Sep 1853
Birthplace: Lee, Virginia
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race: White
Father (or Slave Owner): John P Ridings
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Susan Ridings
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C86880-6
System Origin: Virginia-EASy
Source Film Number: 32441
Reference Number: item 4 p 6

Died:
Name: Lovinia Ridings Mills
Gender: Female
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 1934
Death Place: Pulaski, Kentucky
Age:
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John Ridings
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary Ellis
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I08539-0
System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
Source Film Number: 1913127
Reference Number: 15469
Collection: Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970

Mother's name was Susannah Blakemore. Mary Ellis was the wife of Lewis Ridings Lavina' brother

Buried:
GRid=28809835

Lavina married John Samuel Mills on 25 Dec 1879 in Pulaski Co, KY. John was born on 5 Dec 1849 in Pulaski Co, KY; died about 1929; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Name: Lewis W Ridings
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place:
Birth Date: 19 Aug 1854
Birthplace: Lee County, Virginia
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race: White
Father (or Slave Owner): John P. Ridings
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Susan Ridings
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C01350-8
System Origin: Virginia-EASy
Source Film Number: 2046945
Reference Number:



Died:
Name: Lewis W. Ridings
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 1939
Death Place: Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky
Age:
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary H. Ridings
Father's Name: John P. Ridings
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Suzan Blake Moore
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I08511-6
System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
Source Film Number: 1913355
Reference Number: 16187
Collection: Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970


Buried:
GRid=106752327

Lewis married Mary Hadassah B. Ellis on 30 Aug 1885 in Pulaski Co, KY. Mary was born on 27 Jul 1865 in Bracken Co, KY; died on 7 Oct 1960 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lewis married Loretta James on 25 Dec 1879 in Pulaski Co, KY. Loretta was born about 1863; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Name: Cragg A. Ridings
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place:
Birth Date: 19 Nov 1857
Birthplace: Pulaski, Kentucky
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: John P. Ridings
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Susan Blakenar
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C51791-1
System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
Source Film Number: 216838
Reference Number: yr 1857 p 6
Collection: Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960

Died:
Name: Mr. Craig A. Ridings
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 1948
Death Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Age:
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Margaret L. Ridings
Father's Name: John P. Ridings
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Unknown
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I08631-8
System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
Source Film Number: 2117012
Reference Number: 9986
Collection: Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970

Buried:
GRid=28821579

Craig married Margaret Lucinda Carrier on 26 Jan 1881 in Pulaski Co, KY. Margaret was born in Apr 1865 in KY; died on 21 Sep 1904 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=32338727

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=28809931

Edward married Mary E. Bryan on 14 May 1891 in Scott Co, TN. Mary was born about 1868 in KY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=53163328

James married Nancy Helen Sears on 9 Nov 1892 in Pulaski Co, KY. Nancy was born on 15 Aug 1871 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 14 May 1957 in Cook Co, IL; was buried in Buchanan Co, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=32338763

Malvina married John Samuel Tate on 19 Jun 1877 in Pulaski Co, KY. John was born on 1 Apr 1847 in KY; died on 3 Jan 1917 in Pulaski Co, AR; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Eliza Ashurst was remarried to a Hail (Hale) by 1900

John married Eliza Jones on 3 Jan 1884 in Pulaski Co, KY. Eliza was born on 10 Apr 1866 in KY; died on 1 Jul 1959. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Name: Nettie Ashurst Webb
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 1947
Event Place: Knoxville, Pendleton, Kentucky
Residence Place:
Address:
Gender: Female
Age:
Marital Status:
Race:
Occupation:
Birth Year (Estimated):
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Cemetery:
Father's Name: Craig Ashurst
Father's Titles and Terms:
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Titles and Terms:
Mother's Birthplace:
Additional Relatives:
Spouse's Name: Frank P. Webb
Spouse's Titles and Terms:
Reference ID: 23044
GS Film number: 1944498

Ginette married Franklin Pierce Webb on 13 Mar 1902 in Pulaski Co, KY. Franklin was born on 25 Apr 1856 in Grant Co, KY; died on 16 Nov 1947 in Grant Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
"Newt W. Ashurst, well known and respected Somerset citizen, died late Thursday afternoon at his home on East Mt. Vernon Street. He had been in declining health for four years but death was due to bronchial pneumonia.

Mr. Ashurst, the son of Craig and Mary Ridings Ashurst, was born two miles east of Somerset April 17, 1870. He was educated in the county schools and for many years engaged in farming. He had been a loyal member of the Methodist Church for 40 years, and led an exemplary life. Mr. Ashurst and Miss Lucy Jones were married in May 1898. To this union was born one daughter, Miss Coloda Ashurst. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen, and was interested in every movement contributing to the development of the community and the welfare of her citizens. Mr. Ashurst was a devoted husband and father.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at his residence, Dr. Floyd D. Rose officiating. Burial was in the City Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lucy Ashurst, daughter, Miss Coloda Ashurst, and one sister, Mrs. Frank Webb, of Pulaski County."

From The Commonwealth, Somerset, Kentucky- Wednesday, April 2, 1947.

Name: Newton Wm. Ashurst
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 1947
Death Place: Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky
Age:
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name: Lucy Ashurst
Father's Name: Craig Ashurst
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary Rideings
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I08498-1
System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
Source Film Number: 1944493
Reference Number: 9811
Collection: Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970

Buried:
GRid=207102930

Family/Spouse: Lucy Jones. Lucy was born on 3 Sep 1870; died on 10 Sep 1961; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Name: William T. Williams
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 1930
Death Place: Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky
Age:
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Ned Williams
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Susie Ridings
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I08529-0
System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
Source Film Number: 1913062
Reference Number: 12901
Collection: Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970

Buried:
GRid=32372933

William married Mary Lou Fisher on 15 Sep 1926 in Pulaski Co, KY. Mary was born on 24 May 1897 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 15 Apr 1955 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=152183406

Richard married Sarah Richa Mills on 23 Dec 1894 in Pulaski Co, KY. Sarah was born on 24 Jan 1860 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 19 Jun 1946 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Name: Henry C. William
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place:
Birth Date: 03 Jul 1874
Birthplace: PULASKI,KENTUCKY
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Edward William
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Louisa Ridings
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C51791-2
System Origin: Kentucky-ODM
Source Film Number: unknown
Reference Number:
Collection: Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960

Buried:
GRid=181907442

Family/Spouse: Vergie Hollars. Vergie was born on 23 Feb 1887 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 27 Jan 1946 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=119390587

Clarence married Mary Abbie Sears on 28 Dec 1903 in Pulaski Co, KY. Mary was born about 1881 in KY; died about 1963; was buried in Henry Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=141852707

Mary married Charles Barker on 5 Oct 1904 in McLean Co, IL. Charles was born on 18 Jul 1879 in McLean Co, IL; died on 12 Dec 1954 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mattie married Wesley Woodard on 29 May 1905 in McLean Co, IL. Wesley was born on 7 Mar 1863 in McLean Co, IL; died on 9 Jun 1933 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret was the daughter of Edward Williams and Susan Louisa Ridings Williams. They owned the Williams Hotel in Cooksville, Ill. Margaret married a second time to Isaac Benjamin Harness and they had several children. They were Clifford, Harry, and William. Margaret passed away Nov. 26, 1980 in Normal, Ill. Isaac is FAG #44358262. 

Buried:
GRid=152371325

Family/Spouse: Isaac Benjamin Harness. Isaac was born on 25 Jul 1878 in Barton Co, IL; died on 8 Nov 1931 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married John Felkamp on 18 Dec 1905. John was born on 5 Apr 1883 in Netherlands; died on 23 Jun 1964 in Cook Co, IL; was buried in Cook Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=28809772

Notes:

Died:
William Bates, 78-year-old Grundy farmer, died suddenly last Thursday at his home.

The son of the late James J. and Rebecca Ridings Bates, he was born October 2, 1879, in Grundy. He married Mabel James on October 1, 1905, and two children were born to this marriage. Mrs. Bates and one child preceded him in death.

Mr. Bates married Olga Placke on August 18, 1913, and 13 children blessed this union.

While still a young man, Mr. Bates professed his faith in Christ and united with the Rock Lick Baptist Church. He remained a devout member of that church all his life.

Mr. Bates is survived by his wife; seven daughters, Mrs. Wilson Bobbitt, Mark, Mrs. Joe Cundiff, Sugar Hill, Mrs. Erwin Callahan, Science Hill, Mrs. Ernest Kuhnapfel and Mrs. Jack Lee, both of Somerset, Mrs. James Sowder, Cincinnati, and Mrs. J.W. Stewart, Grundy.

Mr Bates is also survived by seven sons, Alton J. Bates, Franklin, Indiana, William Bates, Jr., Grundy, Robert Bates, Somerset, Jeff Bates, Dayton, Ohio, Johnnie Bates, Plainfield, Indiana, Harold Bates, Cincinnati, and Edward Bates, Louisville; two brothers, Richmond Bates of Texas and James Bates, Grundy; 25 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Buried:
GRid=147185350

William married Mabel James on 1 Oct 1905. Mabel was born on 1 Jan 1889; died on 3 Jun 1912 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Olga Frieda Marie Placke on 18 Aug 1913 in Scott Co, TN. Olga was born on 12 Mar 1894 in TN; died on 22 Feb 1966 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=28807163

Notes:

Died:
Name: Richmon Bates
Death Date: 20 Jun 1961
Death Place: San Benito, Cameron, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 75 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 03 Nov 1885
Birthplace: Ky
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Bates
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Rebecca
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Farmer
Place of Residence: Rio Hondo, Cameron, Texas
Cemetery: Mont Meta Memorial Park
Burial Place: San Benito, Texas
Burial Date: 23 Jun 1961
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2116748
Digital Film Number: 4166594
Image Number: 843
Reference Number: 38110
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Buried:
GRid=157679678

Richmon married Emma Louise Thompson in Apr 1911 in McLean Co, IL. Emma was born on 22 Mar 1882 in McLean Co, IL; died on 15 Jun 1963 in Cameron Co, TX; was buried in Cameron Co, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=147186224

Notes:

Died:
Name: Polly Bates
Gender: Female
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 1912
Death Place: Pulaski, Kentucky
Age:
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: James Bates
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Rebeca Ridings
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I08591-4
System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
Source Film Number: 1904685
Reference Number: 15918
Collection: Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970

Buried:
GRid=28807163

James married Bertha Sears on 29 Sep 1915 in KY. Bertha was born on 3 Sep 1896 in KY; died on 11 Jan 1990; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Grundy, Kentucky, May 17 - Again has the death angel visited this community and this time called away Mr. Escol Bates, son of James J. and Rebecca F. Bates. He was born November 13, 1895, and was married to Miss Addie Simpson December 3, 1920. To this union three children were born, two girls and one boy. He became ill suddenly and was taken to the Pulaski County Hospital Monday, May 9, where he underwent an operation for appendicitis, which proved fatal. Heartbroken and weary, the family watched at his bedside, still hoping and longing that he might recover, but alas, the sad hour came, and he departed this life Thursday morning, May 12, 1927. About the event there is not only the usual sorrow, but a touch of infinite regret that the passing of one so young should be so untimely. He was a loyal friend, a devoted husband, and a loving father and will be missed in this community, where he lived. He is survived by his wife and children, also his mother, three brothers, William and James, of Grundy, and Richmond of Texas, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. His father, two sisters and two brothers preceded him to the grave. Funeral services were held Friday morning at Rock Lick conducted by Rev. W.R. Smith. Interment in Rock Lick Cemetery. Friends brought to the grave many beautiful floral tributes.

Name: Escol Bates
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 1927
Death Place: Pulaski, Kentucky
Age:
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: James J. Bates
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Rebeca Ridmey
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I08576-9
System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
Source Film Number: 1912914
Reference Number: 11874
Collection: Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970

Buried:
GRid=147181222

Escol married Addie SimpsonPulaski Co, KY. Addie was born on 24 Dec 1888; died on 30 Oct 1977; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Name: Edward Thomas Mills
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 17 Nov 1955
Death Place: Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky
Age: 66
Birth Date: 1889
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John Samuel Mills
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Levina Ridings
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I09561-4
System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
Source Film Number: 1358125
Reference Number: n 23640
Collection: Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970

Family/Spouse: Mae Katherine West. Mae was born on 8 Sep 1900 in TN; died on 29 Jun 1941 in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Jewell R. Ridings, 95, of Fellowship House died at 4 30 p m. Saturday at Ephraim McDowell Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was the oldest member of First Christian Church and a carpenter retired from Edmiston Bro. Lumber Co. Born in Somerset on July 21, 1886, he was the son of the late Lewis and Mary Ellis Ridings. Survivors include a brother, James Ridings of Corbin; a sister, Elva McGee of Tampa, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be at 10 a m Tuesday at Stith Funeral Home with Dr. William H. Hammonds officiating. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alvis H. Caldwell, John C. Davis, Laurence McGhee, Terry Griffin, Ernest Speckman and Roy Edmiston. Visitation is at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. today.

Buried:
GRid=82418925

Jewell married Eva Lasley Dunn on 20 Nov 1907 in Boyle Co, KY. Eva was born on 6 Mar 1885 in KY; died on 14 Jun 1961 in Boyle Co, KY; was buried in Boyle Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=106758102

Lillie married John Logan Keith on 19 Apr 1906 in Scott Co, TN. John was born on 28 May 1884 in Wayne Co, KY; died on 25 Feb 1954 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 03 Jun 1966
Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States
Registration Place: Veterans Adm. Med. Ctr
Residence Place: Logan, Ohio, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 74
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Birth Date: 1892
Autopsy Performed: No Autopsy performed
Certificate Number: 46937
Volume Number: 18503
Certifier's Role: Physician
Affiliate Line Number: 49559
Affiliate File Name: DEATHS66.DAT
Source Reference: Ohio Department of Health

Buried:
GRid=28763259

Joseph married Lillie Claunch on 22 Nov 1920 in Scott Co, TN. Lillie was born on 24 Oct 1900 in KY; died on 15 May 1991 in Montgomery Co, OH; was buried in Montgomery Co, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=131456884

John married Mayme Lucy Duke on 4 Jul 1918 in Pulaski Co, KY. Mayme was born on 5 Mar 1900; died on 15 Feb 1990 in Bullitt Co, KY; was buried in Bullitt Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Many sources show middle name as Edward.
Many be spelled Ishmael

Buried:
GRid=107772004

James married Patsy Elizabeth Bullock on 17 Sep 1925 in Pulaski Co, KY. Patsy was born on 15 Mar 1908 in KY; died on 5 Mar 1975 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Full name and birthdate from draft card

Buried:
GRid=106752302

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=106752379

Lewis married Mary G. [Ridings] before 1950. Mary was born on 10 Jan 1902; died on 30 May 1986; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lewis married Martha Rebecca MIller about 1937 in Pulaski Co, KY. Martha was born on 24 Mar 1912 in IL; died on 19 Nov 1996. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=129375821

Family/Spouse: Bernard Albert McGee. Bernard was born on 31 May 1908 in Darke Co, OH; died in Oct 1973 in Pinellas Co, FL; was buried in Pinellas Co, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Name on Find-A-Grave is Nelia Cundiff

Buried:
GRid=12496217

Cornelia married Charles Estelle Cundiff on 10 Mar 1902 in Scott Co, TN. Charles was born on 13 Jun 1875 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 2 May 1942 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Name: Grover C. Ridings
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 08 Aug 1926
Death Place: Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky
Age: 42
Birth Date: 1884
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: C.A. Ridings
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Margret L. Carrier
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I08572-9
System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
Source Film Number: 1912907
Reference Number: 19853
Collection: Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970

Buried:
GRid=49825995

Grover married Emma Urfer on 20 Oct 1907 in Boyle Co, KY. Emma was born in Oct 1879 in Switzerland; died on 20 May 1951 in Jefferson Co, KY; was buried in Jefferson Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=49610524

Charles married Katherine Lavinia Kirchhubel on 28 Dec 1912 in Jefferson Co, KY. Katherine was born on 29 Jun 1893 in Jefferson Co, KY; died on 20 Nov 1982 in Winnebago Co, IL; was buried in Jefferson Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=63835215

Maude married Madison Bryant Gibson on 24 Dec 1916 in Pulaski Co, KY. Madison was born about 1891; died on 2 May 1965 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=23013527

William married Thelma N. Damon on 27 Oct 1924 in Henry Co, IL. Thelma was born about 1902 in IL; died on 7 Sep 1962 in Henry Co, IL; was buried in Stark Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Name: Samuel N. Ridings
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 1926
Death Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Age:
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Stella Ridings
Father's Name: Craig A. Ridings
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Margaret Carrier
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I08572-3
System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
Source Film Number: 1912905
Reference Number: 15375
Collection: Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970

Buried:
GRid=28809883

Samuel married Stella James on 21 Sep 1921 in KY. Stella was born about 1902 in KY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Anna Calanthe Sheridan on 26 Sep 1923 in Orange Co, CA. Anna was born about 1902; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Verna Mae North on 7 Apr 1928 in Los Angeles Co, CA. Verna was born about 1900 in IL; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=28806006

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=40876457

Virgil married Georgia Bell Rainbolt on 30 Sep 1939. Georgia was born on 28 Jun 1913 in Floyd Co, IN; died on 23 Mar 1989 in Jefferson Co, KY; was buried in Jefferson Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=57101534

Minnie married Paul Esom Davis on 10 Oct 1917 in Buchanan Co, IA. Paul was born on 6 Apr 1891 in Buchanan Co, IA; died on 4 Apr 1977 in Linn Co, IA; was buried in Buchanan Co, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rita married Clifford W. Comfort on 14 Feb 1912 in Buchanan Co, IA. Clifford was born on 28 Feb 1881 in Jessup, Iowa; died on 6 Aug 1971 in Buchanan Co, IA; was buried in Buchanan Co, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=53163283

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=167649053

Lavina married Russell Thomas Rock on 5 Nov 1926 in Cook Co, IL. Russell was born on 18 Aug 1901 in Iowa Co, IA; died on 2 Mar 1977 in Brevard Co, FL; was buried in Brevard Co, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=252047058

William married Lillian Edna May Clark on 19 Dec 1934 in Cook Co, IL. Lillian was born on 14 May 1913 in Cook Co, IL; died on 23 Jul 1995 in Calhoun Co, MI; was buried in Cook Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Name: Gladys Pauline Ridings
Gender:
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place:
Birth Date:
Birthplace: Jefferson, Buchanan, Iowa
Death Date:
Name Note: Correction filed by self 2 May 1946
Race:
Father's Name: James B. Ridings
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Father's Age: 49y
Mother's Name: Nancy H. Sears
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Age: 43y
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C05358-6
System Origin: Iowa-EASy
Source Film Number: 1533321
Reference Number: #5, p167

Buried:
GRid=237638791

Gladys married Jerome A Durack on 19 Dec 1934 in Cook Co, IL. Jerome was born on 6 May 1911 in IL; died on 23 Jul 1984 in Cook Co, IL; was buried in Cook Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=241917384

Arthur married Anna Nash about 1908 in AR. Anna was born about 1890 in IN; died on 30 Aug 1948 in Pulaski Co, AR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Virgil married Ruthel Raymond Dunn on 30 Mar 1912 in Pulaski Co, AR. Ruthel was born on 23 May 1892 in Nevada Co, AR; died on 24 Feb 1974 in Bexar Co, TX; was buried in Bexar Co, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=27730743

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=32331522

Mae married John Dyer Warner about 1922. John was born on 18 Dec 1896 in Sebastian Co, AR; died on 24 Jan 1970 in Jefferson Co, TX; was buried in Jefferson Co, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Date from draft card

Died:
Name: George W. Ashurst
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 1944
Death Place: Harrodsburg, Mercer, Kentucky
Age:
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John H. Ashurst
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Eliza Jones
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I08496-5
System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
Source Film Number: 1913560
Reference Number: 20985
Collection: Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970

Buried:
GRid=13552918

George married Mary Grace Benjey about 1905. Mary was born on 28 Dec 1885 in Whitley Co, KY; died on 23 Oct 1918 in Harlan Co, KY; was buried in Harlan Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=97569912

Stella married William L Crawford on 16 Sep 1914 in Scott Co, TN. William was born in Feb 1894 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 16 Jan 1934 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=207103375

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=152185111

Grace married Edmond Small on 19 Dec 1914. Edmond was born on 18 Dec 1892 in McLean Co, IL; died on 11 Feb 1976 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=163564620

Family/Spouse: Frances E Boaz. Frances was born on 19 Sep 1924; died on 30 May 2016; was buried in LaSalle Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=181401549

Family/Spouse: Eva [Williams]. Eva was born about 1909 in IL; died about 1998; was buried in DuPage Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elmer Tanner Border. Elmer was born on 4 Mar 1899 in Morgan Co, IL; died on 6 Feb 1946 in Hennepin Co, MN; was buried in Franklin Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Raymond H. Williams, 85, of Lansing, Illinois, formerly of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Monday, June 28, 1993, at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights.

He leaves his wife Eva; son Jerry (Lucia) Williams of Lansing; granddaughter Eva Poirier of Hammond; four great-grandchildren; sisters Edna Barclay of Missouri, Mary Stone of Florida, and Marie Lovejoy of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 1, 1993, [at] 11 a.m. at the Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 5840 Hohman Ave., Hammond, Rev. Bruce Stanek officiating. Burial at Cedar Park Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Buried:
GRid=207782569

Family/Spouse: Eva Anderson. Eva was born on 1 Sep 1909 in Benton Co, IN; died on 3 Nov 1994 in Cook Co, IL; was buried in Cook Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=119390671

Arnold married Jean Lucille Nofflett on 25 Apr 1937 in Porter Co, IN. Jean was born on 13 Apr 1915; died in Mar 2014 in DuPage Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=133597611

Family/Spouse: Lucille E Sears. Lucille was born on 11 Aug 1909 in McLean Co, IL; died on 7 Jul 1997 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=63965226

Family/Spouse: Elnora Mattingly. Elnora was born on 6 Sep 1912 in Marion Co, KY; died on 19 Mar 2005 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
The funeral of Elvin Barker, 62, was held at the Danforth Funeral Home, Roberts, with Dr. Robert Sabo officiating.

He was born July 16, 1912, at Cooksville, a son of Charles and Mollie Williams Barker. He married Vivian Williams at St. Charles, Mo., March 11, 1939.

Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Wendell Thackeray, Melvin; three grandchildren: a brother, Carl Barker, Cooksville.

A brother preceded him in death.

He was a member of the Sibley United Methodist Church.

He was a farmer and he served on the farm advisory board of the Champaign Production Credit Association at Gibson City and was a commissioner on the Lawndale and Cropsey Drainage Districts.

Buried:
GRid=39169497

Elvin married Vivian Williams on 11 Mar 1939 in MO. Vivian was born on 18 May 1912 in McLean Co, IL; died on 6 Jul 2009 in Ford Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Clifford "Ike" Harness

The funeral of Clifford "Ike" Harness, 74, of 1700 N. School St., Normal, retired electrician and amateur radio operator, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Brady Funeral Home, Bloomington. The Rev. Fred Belcher will officiate. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Harness, a McLean County native, died at 4:26 a.m. Monday (March 5, 1990) at St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

He was born May 28, 1915, at Cooksville, a son of Isaac B. and Margaret A. Harness. He married Mary Dunn Spillman Nov. 9, 1963, at Galesburg. She died Oct. 6, 1985.

Survivors include two sons, Rodney Spillman, Minonk, and Edward Spillman, 205 W. Emerson St., Bloomington; one daughter, Liz Giarette, 1700 N. School St., Normal; two brothers, Bill, 1607 S. Center St., Bloomington, and Harry, Donalsonville, Ga.; and three grandchildren.

Mr. Harness was an electrician for many years at Illinois State University and a 30-year member of Local 197 of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

In the early days of radio, Mr. Harness operated a radio station on Sunday afternoons at the Colonial Theater in Colfax. He continued his interest in radio as an amateur operator.

He was an Army veteran of World War II.

Family/Spouse: Mary E Dunn. Mary was born on 13 Jul 1916 in McLean Co, IL; died on 6 Oct 1985 in McLean Co, IL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Harry Harness

The graveside service for Harry Newton Harness, 81, of Rt. 2 Box 120 Holy Isles, Donaldsonville, Ga., formerly of Bloomington, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington, with Masonic services by the Bloomington Lodge No. 43. There will be no visitation. East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor's choice.

He died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 9, 1999) at his residence.

He was born Aug. 26, 1918, in Cooksville, a son of Isaac B. and Margaret Williams Harness. He married Elverie Goehner on Aug. 16, 1980, in Georgia. She survives.

Other survivors include one stepdaughter, Karen Adams, Bainbridge, Ga.; one stepson, Wilson Zunz, Tampa, Fla.; one brother, William "Bill" Harness, Bloomington; and five step grandchildren.

His parents preceded him in death.

Harry married Martha J Condon on 27 May 1943 in Terre Haute, IN. Martha was born on 8 Aug 1923 in Ramsey Co, MN; died on 12 Dec 1978 in Houston Co, AL; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
William Harness

Bloomington -- William "Bill" Harness, 77, of Bloomington died at 1:41 a.m. Wednesday (Feb. 11, 2004) at Bloomington.

His memorial service and inurnment will be at 10 a.m. Feb. 21 at Evergreen Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, Bloomington. Melba Haggins will officiate. Kibler-Smith Memorial Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, take your family out to lunch.

He was born Aug. 26, 1926, at Cooksville, a son of Isaac and Margaret Alice Williams Harness. Bill married Shirley J. Mills March 31, 1953, in Normal. She survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Anna Jean Lawrence, Weldon; a grandson, Samuel Lawrence, Weldon; a granddaughter-in-law, Danielle Murphy, Normal; and a great-granddaughter, Samantha Anne Murphy, Normal.

His parents, a grandson, Jason Murphy; and two brothers preceded him in death.

He was a retired lineman with Illinois Power Co. after 38 years.

He was a member of Wade Barney Masonic Lodge 512.

He enjoyed short wave radios, fishing and NASCAR racing. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed by all.
 

Family/Spouse: Shirley J Mills. Shirley was born on 1 Jan 1931; died on 3 Nov 2016; was buried in McLean Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=37843967

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=28809698

Notes:

Died:
William "Shorty" Bates, Jr., 86 years of age, of Somerset, Kentucky departed this life on February 25th, 2001 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Grundy, Kentucky on June 7th, 1914, son of the late William Bates and Olga Packe Bates. He was a Farmer and member of Barnesburg Baptist Church in Somerset, Kentucky.

Shorty was survived by his wife, Lydia Mae Sipple Bates, whom he married July 14th, 1963; four brothers, Robert (and Ina) Bates of Somerset, Kentucky, Johnie (and Fredia) Bates of Riverview, Florida, Harold (and Nancy) Bates of Monroe, Oregon, and Edward (and Brenda) Bates of Louisville, Kentucky; seven sisters, Leta Bobbitt, Roberta (and Joe) Cundiff, Effie Callahan, Ola Jasper, Dorothy Gilliam, Marie (and Jack) Sowder, and Edna Mae (and Loyd) Compton, all of Somerset, Kentucky; one sister-in-law, Catherine Bates of Somerset, Kentucky; and thirty-eight nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Olga Bates; and two brothers, Alton Bates and James "Jeff" Bates.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 28th, 2001 in the Chapel of the Morris & Hislope Funeral Home in Science Hill, Kentucky with Bro. Harold Harris officiating.

Burial followed in the Rock lick Baptist Church Cemetery in Somerset, Kentucky.

Buried:
GRid=16853889

William married Lydia Mae Sipple on 14 Jul 1963. Lydia (daughter of John Daniel Sipple and Delphia Wilson) was born on 5 Jan 1920; died on 25 Aug 2001; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Leta Opal Bobbitt, age 103, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Somerset Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was born on November 5, 1915 in the Grundy Community, daughter of the late William and Olga Placke Bates.

She was a retired seamstress for Palm Beach Co. and was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ at church, gardening and being a Sunday School Teacher. Leta was a Godly Woman and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of sixty-three years, Henry Wilson Bobbitt; son, Vernon Bobbitt; daughter, Kathie Elaine Cates; brothers, Harold Bates, Jeff Bates, William “Short” Bates and Alton Bates; sisters, Effie Callahan and Ola Jasper.

She is survived by brothers, Edward Bates, Johnny Bates and Robert Bates; sisters, Dorothy Gillium, Marie Sowder, Edna Mae Compton and Roberta Cundiff; grandchildren, Barry (and Jan) Branscum, Lisa (and Dormus) Smith and Kellie (and David) Baker; great-grandchildren, Aaron Smith, Kacie Baker and Nathan Baker; and a host of special nieces, nephews, friends and other family members.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home with funeral service to be held at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Bro. David Baker and Bro. David Harmon officiating.

Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.

Buried:
GRid=195517260

Leta married Henry Wilson Bobbitt on 23 Dec 1936. Henry was born on 6 Jun 1916; died on 2 Jan 2000; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Roberta E. Bates Cundiff, 101 years 10 months and 29 days of age, departed this life to be with the Lord on Monday, November 30th, 2020 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

Roberta was born in Somerset, Kentucky on Wednesday, January 1st, 1919, daughter of the late William and Olga Placke Bates. She had lived in Dayton, Ohio for the past ten years. Roberta was a long-time member of Rock Lick Baptist Church in Somerset, Kentucky.

Roberta was survived by two daughters, Deloris Harter and Bettie Jo Detrick, both of Dayton, Ohio; one son, Lewis Joseph Cundiff, Jr. of Somerset, Kentucky; two brothers, Edward Bates of Louisville, Kentucky and Johnny (and Freeda) Bates of Waterview, Florida; two sisters, Dorothy Gilliam and Edna Mae Compton, both of Somerset, Kentucky; and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn her passing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Bates, who departed this life on July 3rd, 1958 and Olga Bates, who departed this life on February 22nd, 1966; her loving husband, Lewis Joseph “Joe” Cundiff ,Sr., who departed this life on December 21st, 2004; five brothers, Harold Bates, Jeff Bates, William “Short” Bates, Alton Bates, and Robert Bates; and four sisters, Effie Callahan, Ola Jasper, Leta Opal Bobbitt, and Frances Marie Sowder.

Private services were held in the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.

Burial followed in the Rock Lick Baptist Church Cemetery in Pulaski County, Kentucky.

Buried:
GRid=219276559

Roberta married Lewis Joseph Cundiff on 11 Dec 1938 in Pulaski Co, KY. Lewis (son of Charles Estelle Cundiff and Cornelia Williams Ridings) was born on 4 Sep 1916 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 21 Dec 2004; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Robert Bates
August 15, 1920 - March 29, 2019
Mr. Robert Bates, son of the late William and Olga Placke Bates, was born in the Grundy Community of Pulaski County on August 15, 1920 and he departed this life on in Somerset on March 29th, 2019 having attained the age of 98 years.

He was united in marriage for 67 years to the love of his life; Ina D. Goodin Bates, she preceded him in death.

He is survived by; four sons; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and six brothers and sisters.

Other than his parents and his wife, Mr. Bates was also preceded in death by; one grandchild, and seven brothers and sisters.

He was a member of the Buena Vista Baptist Church, he was an avid outdoors-man, and loved hunting and fishing. He worked as the chief mechanic for the Pulaski County Board of Education School Bus Garage. He was a World War II Army Veteran and he retired from the Kentucky National Guard after 32 years of service.

Robert was a kind person who will be deeply missed by all who knew him and he leaves a host of relatives and friends who mourn his passing.

A funeral service for Mr. Robert Bates will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Bates officiating.

Burial will follow in the Rock Lick Cemetery with Military honors conducted by the American Legion Post # 38.

Buried:
GRid=197958710

Notes:

Died:
Daughter of the late William and Olga (Placke) Bates, She was a homemaker, a worker for the U.S. Rubber Co. during WWII, in Indianapolis, IN, making wheels for combat airplanes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Erwin Callahan, who died on Aug. 30, 1998; She is survived by her daughters, Karen & (her husband, Larry) Burns of Lexington and Judy & (her husband, Ron) Roberts of Berea, KY; three brothers, Johnnie & (Freda) Bates of Riverview, FL; Edward & (Brenda) Bates of Louisville, KY; Robert & (Ina) Bates of Somerset; Six sisters, Leta Bobbitt, Roberta Cundiff, Ola Jasper, Dorothy Gilliam, Marie & (Jack) Sowder and Edna Mae & (Loyd) Compton, all of Somerset; a sister-in-law, Katie Bates of Somerset.

Buried:
GRid=17443914

Notes:

Died:
Ola Bates Kuhnapfel Jasper, was born October 23, 19223 and she departed this life on August 20, 2015 at her residence having attained the age of 91 years.
She was first united in marriage to Mr. Ernest Kuhnapfel, he preceded her in death. She later was united in marriage to Mr. Herbert Jasper, he also preceded her in death. Survivors include; one daughter, Sherrie (and Ray) Haney; two sons, Ernest Vanroy (and Glenna) Kuhnapfel, and Orwin (and Nancy) Kuhnapfel; one daughter-in-law, Marilyn Kuhnapfel; the following grandchildren, Lisa (and Marty) Buis, Jeanne (and Ricardo) Ocampo, Lorie (and Chris) Fisher, Justin(and Leanze) Kuhnapfel;the following great grandchildren, Dawson, Harper, Nicholas, Alexa, and Lily; and the following Brothers and Sisters, Leta Bobbitt, Roberta Cundiff, Dorothy Gilliam, Marie Sowder, Edna Mae Compton, Robert Bates, Johnny Bates and Edward Bates and a vast host of nephews, nieces and additional relatives and one beloved pet, Paige. who mourn her passing.
Other than her parents, and husbands, she was also preceded in death by; one son, Gary Kuhnapfel; one grandson, Jordan Kuhnapfel, and the following brothers and sisters, Alton Bates, William Short Bates, Jeff Bates, Harold Bates, and Effie Callahan.
Ola still worked at Q store in Somerset, KY and considered them her family as well, they are, Kelly, Tommy, Wanda, Connie, Sarah, and Caitlin.
She was a graduate of the Shopville High School and attended two years of college. She was the first of her family to do so. She was employed by Palm Beach and the Pulaski County School System for many years. She was also a member of the Beacon Hill Baptist Church. She was a kind lady who will be greatly missed by her friends and family.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2015 at the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home with Dr. John Mark Toby officiating. Burial will follow in the Rock Lick Cemetery at Grundy.
The family of Mrs. Ola Bates Kuhnapfel Jasper will receive friends at the Pulaski Funeral Home from 12:00 noon Sunday until time for services. Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of all arrangements for Mrs. Ola Jasper.

Buried:
GRid=151037125

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=147186779

Notes:

Died:
Frances Marie Bates Sowder, 88 years 11 months and 23 days of age, departed this life on Wednesday, June 24th, 2020.

Marie was born in Grundy, Kentucky on Wednesday, July 1st, 1931, daughter of the late William and Olga Placke Bates. Marie was a life long member of the Rock Lick Baptist Church, she was a kind lady who loved spending time with family and friends. Marie is greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Marie was survived by one daughter, Donna Marie Eaton of Somerset, Kentucky; five grandchildren, Deana Marie (and Jason) Skaggs of Jamestown, Kentucky, Brian (and Crystal) Sowder of Somerset, Kentucky, Sara (and Adam) Gress of Jasper, Indiana, Wesley Elizabeth Sowder of Louisville, Kentucky, and James Kelly (and Ashley) Sowder of Jasper, Indiana; eight great grandchildren, Jaycie Skaggs, Max J. Sowder, Nova Sowder, James Ryder, Gunner Stringer, Olivia Sowder, Lee Gress, and Sage Gress; two brothers, Edward Bates of Louisville, Kentucky and Johnny (and Freeda) Bates of Waterview, Florida; three sisters, Roberta Cundiff of Dayton, Ohio, and Dorothy Gilliam and Edna Mae Compton, both of Somerset, Kentucky; a sister-in-law, Katie Bates of Somerset, Kentucky; and a host of other family and friends who mourn her passing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Bates, who departed this life on July 3rd, 1958 and Olga Bates, who departed this life on February 22nd, 1966; her loving husband of 66 years, James Albert "Jack" Sowder, whom she married on March 25th, 1950 and who departed this life on May 30th, 2016; one son, James R. “Jim” Sowder, who departed this life on June 25th, 2008; five brothers, Alton Bates, Shorty Bates, Jeff Bates, Robert Bates, and Harold Bates; three sisters, Leta Bobbitt, Ola Jasper, and Effie Callahan; and a son-in-law, Myron "Bim" Eaton.

Visitations were held from 12:00 noon. until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29th, 2020 at the Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29th, 2020 in the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home.

Burial followed in the Rock Lick Baptist Church Cemetery in Pulaski County, Kentucky.

THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF MARIE,

1 Thessalonians 4. 16-18
(King James Version)

16. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

17. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

18. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

Buried:
GRid=211799483

Frances married James Albert Sowder on 25 Mar 1950. James was born on 15 Feb 1930; died on 30 May 2016; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edna married James W Stewart [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Harold A. Bates left this world to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2002.

He was born October 1, 1934 on the family farm in Somerset, Kentucky, to the late William and Olga Placke Bates. For the past 30 years he has lived in Oregon. He was an avid outdoorsman, a member of First Baptist Church, and retired from Santa Fe-Southern Pacific Pipelines after 35 years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his five children, Eddie Bates, Alaska, Sherri Roy, California, David Bates, Alaska, Douglas Mott, Washington, and Natalie D'Angelo, Washington; and seven grandchildren.

Harold had 13 brothers and sisters. He is preceded in death by brothers, Alton Bates, William "Short" Bates, Jr., and James Jefferson "Jeff" Bates. Many of his remaining brothers and sisters still live in the Somerset area. They include, Leta Bobbitt, Roberta Cundiff, Robert Bates, Effie Callahan, Ola Jasper, Dorothy Gilliam, Johnnie Bates of Florida, Marie Sowder, Edna Mae Compton, and Edward Bates of Louisville; and a host of nieces and nephews who mourn his passing.

Visitation will be held Sunday, September 20, from 6 until 9 p.m. at Pulaski Funeral Home, and after 1 p.m. Monday at the church.

A Christian funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 23, at the Beacon Hill Baptist Church and burial will follow in the Rock Lick Cemetery.

Pulaski Funeral Home is entrusted with all funeral arrangements.

Buried:
GRid=147186430

Notes:

Birth:
Name: Russel Bates
Birth Date: 23 Nov 1913
Birthplace: Chicago
Gender: Male
Race: White
Father's Name: Richmon Bates
Father's Birthplace: Somerset, Kentucky
Father's Age: 28
Mother's Name: Emma Louise Thompson
Mother's Birthplace: Bloomington, Illinois
Mother's Age: 31
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Paternal Grandfather:
Paternal Grandmother:
Maternal Grandfather:
Maternal Grandmother:
Additional Relatives:
Death Date:
Death Age:
Film Number: 1288292
Digital Folder Number: 4298266
Image Number: 01212
Reference Number: 2511
Collection: Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates, 1878-1922

Buried:
GRid=121899657

Richmon married Mary Francis Hanna on 9 Oct 1938. Mary was born on 12 Feb 1920 in Paris TX; died on 20 Jul 2008 in Tyler Co, TX; was buried in Kerr Co, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

June married Oscar Bounds on 11 Jun 1938. Oscar was born on 5 Aug 1912 in IL; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Virgil Perry Short. Virgil was born on 6 Nov 1922; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hoy Leander Williams. Hoy was born on 6 Dec 1917; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lois Flora Martindill. Lois and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Woodrow "Woody" Bates, 67 years of age, of Louisville, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, June 9th, 1984 at the Methodist Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

Woody was born in Somerset, Kentucky on March 3rd, 1917, son of James and Bertha Sears Bates. He was a retired worker for the Sealtest Milk Company where he had been employed for 40 years. He was also a musician and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Woody was survived by his parents, James and Bertha Bates; his loving wife, Christine John Bates; two sons, Kenneth W. Bates of Louisville, Kentucky and James Woodrow Bates of Somerset, Kentucky; three sisters, Maxine Dorf of Washington, D.C., Jean McCracken of Lexington, Kentucky, and Lena Garner of Murryville, Tennessee; three grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing.

Visitations were held all day on Monday, June 11th, 1984 at the Ratterman Funeral Home in Louisville, Kentucky and again on Tuesday, June 12th at the Rock Lick Baptist Church in Somerset, Kentucky until time of funeral services.

Funeral services were held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 12th at the Rock Lick Baptist Church with Rev. Roy Vincent officiating.

Burial followed in the Rock Lick Baptist Church Cemetery in Somerset, Kentucky.

Family/Spouse: Christine John. Christine and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jean Dorf. Jean was born on 21 Apr 1918; died on 6 Oct 2002; was buried in Fayette Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Lena Webb ''Lee'' Garner
April 13, 1925 - November 08, 2003

Birthplace: Somerset, KY
Resided In: Maryville TN USA
Visitation: November 10, 2003
Service: November 10, 2003
Cemetery: Grandview Cemetery

GARNER, Lena Webb 'Lee' Age 78 of Maryville passed away Saturday, November 8, 2003 at Fairpark Nursing Center. She was a faithful member of Everett Hills Baptist Church for over 50 years and retired R.N. at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by spouses, Ennis Webb and Earl D. Garner. Parents, James and Bertha Bates. Brother, Woodrow Bates.

Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Shirley Webb of Maryville , Philip and Shelby Webb of Rockford. Grandchildren, Brynnan Webb, Josh and Allison Charles. 2 stepsons Steve and Robert Garner and 4 step grandchildren. Sister, Maxine Dorf of Lexington, KY. Sister and brothers-in-law Jean and Charles McCrachen of Lexington, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be 7:00 PM Monday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Chapel with Dr. Allen Raines and Dr. John Franklin officiating. The family and friends will meet at 11:00 AM Tuesday at Grandview Cemetery for the interment service. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 7:00 PM Monday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be the The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station P.O. Box 4777 New York, NY 10163 or www.michaeljfox.org

Family/Spouse: Charles McCracken. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Lorene Bates Sears, 90 years of age, of the Grundy community, departed this life on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Lorene was born on January 12th, 1920 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, daughter of Escol Bates and Ada Simpson Bates. She was a homemaker and a salesperson for J.C. Penny for many years. Lorene was a member of the Rock Lick Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Lorene was survived by one sister, Minrose Bray of Cincinnati, Ohio; one niece, Debbie (and Tom) Bray of Cincinnati, Ohio; a cousin, Christine Erp of Somerset, Kentucky; and lifelong friends, Carol Roman, Larry Roman, Larry III "Little Larry"(and wife, Tonya) Roman and their daughter, Sierra, all of Atlanta, Georgia; and a host of other family and friends who mourn her passing.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Escol Bates, who departed this life on May 12th, 1927 and Ada Bates, who departed this life on October 30th, 1977; her husband, Harlan Sears, whom she married on May 4th, 1940 in Somerset, Kentucky and who departed this life on January 15th, 1998; one son, Ronald Sears; one brother, Oscar Bates; and a niece Margaret Ann Edington.

Visitations were held on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 from 10;00 a.m until 12:00 noon at the Lake Cumberland Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 12:00 noon in the Chapel of the Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. David Evans officiating.

Burial followed in the Rock Lick Cemetery in Pulaski County, Kentucky.

Notes:

Died:
WARNDORF, Elizabeth Marie (nee Keith) Elizabeth Marie Warndorf, formerly of Kettering, who was a retired
waitress at the Holden Hotel, died Friday, April 25, 2003 at Kettering Medical Center. She was 95. Marie was
preceded in death by her former husband: Luther Claunch; by her husband: Phillip Warndorf; her son: Harold
Claunch and by her daughter-in-law: Gladys Claunch. She is survived by her son: William Claunch; by her
sister: Katherine Harlow; by her brothers and their wives: Ray and Roddy Keith and Richard and Quinn Keith
and by her grandson: Jimmy Claunch; by her fond nieces: Jeannette and Jeanne Marie and by other numerous
nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Charles Hemming, Monday, 11 AM in
HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, 49 Linden Ave, Dayton. Burial at Glen Haven Cemetery. Visitation will be that
morning from 10 to 11 AM. May her soul rest in peace.

Buried:
GRid=11724201

Family/Spouse: Phillip Warndorf. Phillip and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Luther Mack Claunch on 1 Sep 1922 in Pulaski Co, KY. Luther was born on 1 Oct 1895 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 17 Jan 1949; was buried in Montgomery Co, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Grid=102503805

Family/Spouse: Christine V Cummins. Christine was born on 2 Apr 1919 in KY; died on 26 Aug 2005 in Montgomery Co, OH; was buried in Montgomery Co, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
KEITH, William "Ray" age 96, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Walnut Creek Nursing Facility. He was born June 6, 1915 in Somerset, KY to the late John & Lilly Keith. Ray served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army during WWII, where he received the Bronze Star. He was employed at McCalls/Dayton Press as a pressman for 35 years, where he retired.

Ray was preceded in death by his Brother, Clarence Keith; Sisters, Elizabeth Marie Warndorf and Dorothy Keith. Ray is survived by his Wife of 68 years, Reparata "Roddy" Keith; Children, Jeannette (Jim) Grantham, of Havana, FL, John (Angela) Keith, of Greenwood, IN and Jeanne (Ted) Hart, of Centerville, OH; Grandchildren, Jennifer, Jimmy, Katie, Amy, Becky, Theresa, Michelle and Luke; Great-grandchildren, Haley, Rachael, Nicholas and Ellen Ashley; Sister, Mary Katherine Harlow; Brother, Richard Keith; and many other relatives & friends.

The family will receive friends at Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439). Burial at Calvary Cemetery.

Buried:
GRid=76237571

Notes:

Died:
Mary Katherine Harlow, age 94 of Kettering, passed away 07/30/2015 in her home. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on June 27, 1921 to the late John Logan and Lillie May Keith. Katherine was married on November 13, 1942 to the love of her life, Warren Maxwell Harlow of Dayton, Ohio. Katherine was with her future sister-in-law, Roddy Keith, when she first met Warren. Roddy lived next door to Warren and borrowed his bike for Katherine to ride. Katherine did not get far before crashing his bike and then Warren appeared and started laughing until he realized it was his bike! It was love at first site and she was determined to move to Dayton. They lived in Oakwood and raised two children until Warren’s death on June 11, 1980. Warren and Katherine were active in the Dayton Optimist & Opti-Mrs. Clubs and Katherine was a member of the Dayton Woman’s Club. A few years after Warren’s death Katherine moved to Kettering with her son and family and enjoyed spending everyday with her four precious grandchildren.

Katherine was preceded in death by her Brother, Clarence Keith and William Ray Keith; Sisters, Elizabeth Marie Warndorf and Dorothy Keith. Katherine is survived by her Children, Nancy Jane Harlow of San Francisco and Douglas Warren Harlow (Wei) of Kettering; Grandchildren, Christopher Warren Harlow (Jenni), Danielle Nicole Harlow, Elizabeth Anne Kopec (Shane), Sara Katherine Duibley (Darryl) and Yinan Zhang Harlow; Great-Grandchildren, Novalee, Alexis, Maximus, Judah, Tessa, Alex, and Avarie and Duncan (due in September;) Brother, Richard Keith of Somerset; and many other caring relatives and friends.

Buried:
GRid=150154753

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=106758331

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=252383835

Notes:

Buried:
Grid=30306868

Joseph married Bertha Vermelle Higdon on 18 Mar 1945 in FL. Bertha was born about 1927; died on 18 Sep 2008; was buried in Escambia Co, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Jewell "J.D." Ridings, age 95, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Laurelwood Senior Living. J.D. was born in Somerset, Kentucky on March 27, 1923 to the late Joseph and Lilly Ridings.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Victor Ridings; sister, Wilhemina Wells. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Steve) Kramer; grandson, Steven (Tracey) Eric Kramer; granddaughter, Kathleen Kramer; grandson, Mark (Lisa) Kramer; great-grandchildren, Aidan, Madeline, Liam, and Nate Kramer. J.D. was a devoted husband, father, papaw and all around "Mr. Fix It." He was always willing to help family or friends with anything and even spent time volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. He was a proud WWII Navy Veteran.

Funeral services at Anderson Funeral Homes, 1357 East Second Street Franklin, Ohio. A Graveside Services at Powell Valley Cemetery, Dryden, VA.

Buried:
GRid=196744319

Jewell married Ethel Hall about 1947. Ethel was born on 2 Mar 1925 in Leslie Co, KY; died on 20 Apr 2006 in Warren Co, OH; was buried in Lee Co, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
cert 52-25752

Died:
WELLS, Wilmena (Ridings) age 77 of New Lebanon, Ohio, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Wednesday April 7, 2004, Born in Bobtown, KY on May 13, 1926 to Joe and Lillie (Claunch) Ridings. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband of 18 years James Earl Wells Sr., infant daughter Toni Rae Wells and brother Joe Vic Ridings. Survived by sons James E. Wells Jr. and Richard L. (Mary) Wells all of New Lebanon, Ohio; daughter Mary K. Price of Kodak, TN; 10 grandchildren, Billie (Chris) Wells--Phillips and Scott Wells, Jimmy, Dwayne and Steve (Jodi) Price, and Jessie, Bocky, Miranda and Lana Lou Wells and Molly Wallace; 9 great-grandchildren Sara, Tiffany, Nicole, Jessi, Tanner, Tatum, Casey, Rachel and Parker; sister-in-law Bertha Ridings and brother and sister-in-law Jewel and Ethel Ridings and her church family from the First Baptist Church of Farmersville where she was a member for over 40 years. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday April 10, 2004 at the ROGERS FUNERAL HOME, 324 West Main Street, NEW LEBANON with Pastor Tom Vorhis presiding, burial will follow in Bear Creek Cemetery. Wilmena's family will receive friends Friday at the funeral home from 4 to 7 PM.

Buried:
GRid=28724652

Wilemma married James Earl Wells, Sr on 5 Nov 1946 in Bell Co, KY. James was born about 1917; died on 26 Dec 1965; was buried in Montgomery Co, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=25620074

John married Norma Tourville on 25 Sep 1937 in Wayne Co, IN. Norma was born on 18 Dec 1919 in OH; died on 14 May 2004 in Darke Co, OH; was buried in Montgomery Co, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
cert 44-21695

Buried:
GRid=176059802

Family/Spouse: Annetta Cynthia Vogel. Annetta was born on 25 Apr 1918; died on 25 May 2015; was buried in Okaloosa Co, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=131457153

Family/Spouse: Charles Thomas Ruby. Charles was born on 11 Oct 1916; died on 5 Apr 2005; was buried in Bullitt Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=91585503

Kenneth married Dorothy M Sparks on 1 Nov 1946. Dorothy was born on 26 Aug 1925 in Jefferson Co, KY; died on 22 Jan 1986 in Jefferson Co, KY; was buried in Jefferson Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
cert 81-40281

Buried:
GRid=162851770

Robert married Kathleen R Gardiner on 9 Sep 1950 in Clark Co, IN. Kathleen was born on 4 Sep 1930 in England; died on 21 Feb 2016; was buried in Clark Co, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
cert 40-19819

Died:
Ella Grimsley

obituaries
Commonwealth Journal

Ella Mae Ridings Grimsley, age 81 of Somerset, Ky., passed away on Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 at Britthaven of Somerset.

Born on April 1, 1928 in Pulaski County, Ky., she was the daughter of the late James E. and Patsy Elizabeth Bullock Ridings. She was a homemaker and member of the Ansel Baptist Church. Mrs. Grimsley loved flower gardening, sewing, her family and friends. She considered the staff of Britthaven of Somerset her second family. Mrs. Grimsley was a loving mother and grandmother.

Mrs. Grimsley is survived by three sons, Charles Robert (and Lana) Grimsley of Tateville, Ky., Gary Wayne (and Lynn) Grimsley of Somerset, and Bruce Allen Grimsley of Dallas, Texas; three daughters, Patsy (and Stanley) Wesley of Somerset, Rita Faye (and Rick) Gilreath of St. Louis, Mo., and Shirley Ann (and David) Hughes of Bronston, Ky.; four sisters, Barbara Ann (and Dewey) Sneed of Bardstown, Ky., Joyce Dean Jones of Somerset, Helen Louise (and Dee) Haste of Bardstown, Ky., and Mary Katherine Britt of Fla.; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents, James E. and Patsy Elizabeth Bullock Ridings; husband, John William Grimsley, whom she married on April 20, 1944 in LaFayette, Ga.; two sons, Frankie Jackson Grimsley and John Dean Grimsley; a brother, James Edward Ridings; and two sisters, Betty Jean Cox and Peggy Jo Hughes

Visitation for Mrs. Grimsley will be Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home, 1046 West Highway 80, Somerset.

Funeral service will be held 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3 at the chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Lin Wethington officiating. Burial will be in the Somerset Cemetery.

The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, Ky. 42503.

Arrangements for Ella Mae Ridings Grimsley are entrusted to Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

Buried:
GRid=45039428

Ella married John William Grimsley on 20 Apr 1944 in LaFayette, GA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
cert 110-54875

Died:
GRid=53299130

Family/Spouse: Hayden Cox. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Oliver Patterson Burton [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
cert 19-9336

Died:
Joyce D. Ridings Jones, age 79, of Somerset, departed this life on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Joyce was born on January 30, 1935, to the late James and Patsy Ridings.  Joyce married William Ray “Buddy” Jones on August 2, 1971. She loved working on their dairy farm.  She was a retired farmer and homemaker.  She loved her animals.  Joyce will be missed by so many that knew her.  She loved all of her CNA’s at Somerwoods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Joyce never met a stranger and had a way of making every one smile she came in contact with, no matter what kind of day they were having. 

 She is survived by her sons, Bobby Ray Ridings, of Boaz, Alabama, and Steven Ray Warren, of Springfield, Illinois; her daughter, Peggy Jo Warren, of Springfield, Illinois; two sisters, Barbara Sneed, of Bardstown and Helen (and Dee) Haste, of Bardstown; special nieces, Shirley (and David) Hughes and Rita (and Rick) Gilreath; a special nephew, Gary (and Lynn) Grimsley and several other nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews that will mourn her passing.

Along with her parents, Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, William “Buddy” Jones, who passed away March 18, 1999; her sisters, Peggy Jo Hughes, Mary Katherine Brent, Ella Mae Grimsley, and Betty Jean Cox; her brother, James Edward Ridings; and a special niece, Patsy Wesley.

Visitation for Joyce will be on Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 9:00am until 11:00am at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.  The funeral service will follow the visitation at 11:00am at the funeral home chapel.  Interment will be in Somerset Cemetery.

Buried:
GRid=126303773

Joyce married William Ray Jones on 2 Aug 1971. William was born on 23 Dec 1928 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 18 Mar 1999 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joyce married Elvin Ray Warren [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
cert 85-42355

Buried:
GRid=21449532

Family/Spouse: Paul Hughes. Paul was born on 10 Feb 1936; died on 15 Feb 2022 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
cert 99-49230

Family/Spouse: Dewey Sneed. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
cert 156-77686

Buried:
GRid=107772004

James married Aldie Marie Haste on 20 Nov 1970. Aldie was born on 15 Jan 1952 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 26 May 2017 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ... Haste. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=240744053

Family/Spouse: Jesse Harmon. Jesse was born about 1901 in KY; died about 1982 in Cobb Co, GA; was buried in Cobb Co, GA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000
Name: Galen E Cundiff
Death Date: 31 Mar 1987
Death Place: Pulaski
Age: 079
Residence: Pulaski
Volume: 21
Certificate: 10306


Buried:
GRid=79580657

Family/Spouse: Obera Linville. Obera was born on 13 Apr 1907 in KY; died on 6 May 1989 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Flora A Carlton. Flora was born on 19 May 1911 in Ohio Co, KY; died on 27 Aug 1928 in Pulaski Co, KY; was buried in 1928 in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1930 Federal Census Kentucky, Pulaski County, District 1 (ancestry.com)
Cundiff, Charlie E., Head, 54, 27 at time of first marriage
Cornelia, wife, 48, 20 at time of first marriage
Sabra, daughter, 15
L. Joseph, son, 13
Robert J., son, 10

1910 Federal Census Kentucky, Pulaski County, Caney Fork township, district 198 (ancestry.com)
Year: 1910; Census Place: Caney Fork, Pulaski County, Kentucky; Roll: T624_500; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 198
Cundiff, Charley E., Head, 34, first marriage, married 8 years, born KY, parents born KY, house carpenter
Nelia, wife, 28, had 3 children, 2 still alive, born KY, parents born KY
?illa, daughter, 6, born KY
Galen, son, 2, born KY
(entry is faint and difficult to read. Ancestry.com has them indexed as Nelia W., Prescilla and Galen E.)

1920 Federal Census Kentucky, Pulaski County, Caney Fork township, District 198 (ancestry.com)
Year: 1910; Census Place: Caney Fork, Pulaski County, Kentucky; Roll: T624_500; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 198
Cundiff, Charles E., Head, 44, born KY, parents born KY, traveling salesman where see fit
Nelie W., wife, 38, born KY, parents born KY
Priscilla, daughter, 15, born KY
Galen E., son, 12, born KY
Sabrie, daughter, 5, born KY
Lewis J., son, 3 4/12, born KY
Robert, son, 3/12, born KY


Kentucky Birth Collection 1852-1999 (ancestry.com)
Name: Sabra Cundiff
Date of Birth: 6 Nov 1914
County: Pulaski
Mother's name: Nellie Ridings
Volume Number: 117
Certificate Number: 58409

Name: Donald L Miller
Date of Birth: 15 Aug 1953
County: Shelby
Mother's name: Sabra Cundiff
Volume Number: 099
Certificate Number: 49305
Volume Year: 1953

Name: Linda J Miller
Date of Birth: 30 May 1948
County: Pulaski
Mother's name: Sabra Cundiff
Volume Number: 064
Certificate Number: 31960
Volume Year: 1948

Name: Naomi G Miller
Date of Birth: 10 Nov 1937
County: Pulaski
Mother's name: Sabra Cundiff
Volume Number: 030
Certificate Number: 14655
Volume Year: 1938

Name: Norma J Miller
Date of Birth: 24 Apr 1946
County: Pulaski
Mother's name: Sabra Cundiff
Volume Number: 051
Certificate Number: 25213
Volume Year: 1946



http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/archivesearch/local_story_099084009.html
Sabra Gibson

Commonwealth Journal

— Sabra Virginia Miller Gibson, daughter of the late Charles and Nealie Ridings Cundiff, was born in Pulaski County, Ky. on Friday, Nov. 6, 1914, and she departed this life peacefully at the NorthPoint Health Care Center in Lexington, Ky., having attained the age of 92 years.
She was first united in marriage to Mr. Homer Lewis Miller on March 23, 1932, and he preceded her in death on April 12, 1995. Seven children blessed this union; two sons, Sammy (and Brenda) Miller of Broadhead, Ky., and Donald (and Patricia) Miller of Rex, Ga., and five daughters, Maxine (and Eddie) Whitis of Somerset, Ky., Geraldine Miller of Dallas, Ga., Christine (and Eugene) Meece of Somerset, Ky., Norma Jean Jasper of Somerset, Ky., and Linda (and Kenneth) Speer of Lexington, Ky. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Other than her parents and first husband, she was also preceded in death by her second husband, William Cecil Gibson, whom she married on Nov. 8, 1995. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1999. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Estel Cundiff, Joe Cundiff, and Robert Cundiff; one sister, Priscilla Cundiff Harmon; two daughters, Margaret Louise Miller and Mary Elizabeth Miller; two grandsons, Michael Wayne Meece and Mark Wilder; and one granddaughter, Jenny Smith.
Sabra was a member of the Somerset First Church of the Nazarene. She was a kind person who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She leaves a host of relatives and friends who mourn her passing and celebrate her homegoing.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 9, at the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Dunbar officiating.
Burial will follow in the Bobbitt Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Sunday, April 8.

Copyright © 1999-2006 cnhi, inc.
GLR 11/17/2007 (added source as this was already in notes)

Died:
Sabra Virginia Miller Gibson, daughter of the late Charles and Nealie Ridings Cundiff, was born in Pulaski County, Ky. on Friday, Nov. 6, 1914, and she departed this life peacefully at the NorthPoint Health Care Center in Lexington, Ky., having attained the age of 92 years.
She was first united in marriage to Mr. Homer Lewis Miller on March 23, 1932, and he preceded her in death on April 12, 1995. Seven children blessed this union; two sons, Sammy (and Brenda) Miller of Broadhead, Ky., and Donald (and Patricia) Miller of Rex, Ga., and five daughters, Maxine (and Eddie) Whitis of Somerset, Ky., Geraldine Miller of Dallas, Ga., Christine (and Eugene) Meece of Somerset, Ky., Norma Jean Jasper of Somerset, Ky., and Linda (and Kenneth) Speer of Lexington, Ky. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Other than her parents and first husband, she was also preceded in death by her second husband, William Cecil Gibson, whom she married on Nov. 8, 1995. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1999. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Estel Cundiff, Joe Cundiff, and Robert Cundiff; one sister, Priscilla Cundiff Harmon; two daughters, Margaret Louise Miller and Mary Elizabeth Miller; two grandsons, Michael Wayne Meece and Mark Wilder; and one granddaughter, Jenny Smith.
Sabra was a member of the Somerset First Church of the Nazarene. She was a kind person who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She leaves a host of relatives and friends who mourn her passing and celebrate her going home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 9, at the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Dunbar officiating.
Burial will follow in the Bobbitt Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Sunday, April 8.

Sabra married William Cecil Gibson on 8 Nov 1995. William died on 17 May 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sabra married Homer Lewis Miller on 23 Mar 1933. Homer was born on 9 Jan 1903; died on 12 Apr 1995 in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lewis married Roberta Bates on 11 Dec 1938 in Pulaski Co, KY. Roberta (daughter of William Bates, Sr. and Olga Frieda Marie Placke) was born on 1 Jan 1919 in Pulaski Co, KY; died on 30 Nov 2000 in Montgomery Co, OH; was buried in Pulaski Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Mary Zella Phillips on 21 Jan 1941 in Pulaski Co, KY. Mary was born on 6 Mar 1921; died on 22 Oct 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=49826132

Family/Spouse: Theodore C. Miller. Theodore was born in May 1907; died about 2002; was buried in Jefferson Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Cert. 18-6997

Emma married Robert O Dorsey on 3 Oct 1946 in Jefferson Co, KY. Robert was born about 1910 in KY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
McKAY, MARY LUCILLE RIDINGS, "DUDIE," 85, of Dallas, TX, passed away Friday, March 4, 2005, at the home of her son and daughter- in-law. She was born March 23, 1919, in Louisville. She graduated from the University of Louisville, where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority and served as U of L's first homecoming queen. She later obtained her master's degree in education and counseling and served as an elementary school teacher and counselor in Louisville from 1955-1979. She was a member of Christ Church United Methodist until moving to Dallas in 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. McKay Sr.; her sisters, Margaret Ridings Miller, Catherine Lee Ridings, Marie Ridings Dorsey and Edna Mae Ridings; and her great-grandson, Jack Noack. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Don and Janie McKay Jr.; her daughter, Mary Donna Noack of Dallas; her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Bob Schissler of Louisville; her grandchildren, Cristin McKay Parker, John Noack, Jennifer McKay Keiser, Matthew Noack, Leigh McKay Sands and Lindsey McKay, all of Dallas, Sarah Schissler O'Malley of Memphis, TN, and Michael Schissler of Louisville; and her great-grand-children, Emma, McKay and Sam Parker, Luke Noack and Mercer Keiser of Dallas. Her funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2005, in Averitt Chapel at Christ Church United Methodist, 4614 Brownsboro Rd. Burial will be in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Pearson's entrusted with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the building memorial fund of her church. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=3267957#sthash.U1DY3wuf.dpuf

Family/Spouse: Donald Lee McKay. Donald and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=49610572

Family/Spouse: Mary Helm. Mary was born on 22 Mar 1924 in Jefferson Co, KY; died on 26 May 2010 in De Soto Co, MS; was cremated in Jefferson Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles Edward RIDINGS

Charles was born prior to the Great Depression, the second son and youngest child in the family of boys.Dad was born into a humble family. Charles attended the All Male High School in Louisville, Ky, prior to attending Bowling Green University.
Charles's brother Craig was several years older. Both sons had wavy hair, thick, like their dad Charlie. Charles liked music, participating in choirs, choir director, soloist, pianist, and organist. He and Mom both instilled a great love for music, and encouraged the four children to take music lessons, and learn how to play instruments, and participate in choirs.
Charles served as a lay pastor in the Methodist church for decades, filling in for Pastors when they had a family emergency, so he subbed for them as needed. Charles and Laura both active in the Methodist church, form many years, He would be the organist/choir director at local churches, ( a second source of income). Religion was very important to Charles and Laura, as it had been in their own families growing up, it was never optional, but required and instilled in their children from day one.
Charles served in the Army for years, serving in Greenland, London, England (during the bombing) and also in the Korean war. He wasn't one to talk about those years, especially the wars. After World War II, Charles moved to Florida for college, it was there he met and married Laura (after a three month whirlwind courtship and engagement.) When Charles left the military active duty, he continued in the reserves until he served a total of 20 years. When Dad retired from active military duty, our family moved to Illinois, where he went to work for Barber Coleman Co.

Died:
Major Charles Edward Ridings, age 92, passed away Nov 22, 2015.

Charles attended Stetson University where he majored in Business, and Minored in Sacred Music. He enlisted in the Army March 13, 1943 while living in Kentucky and was discharged in 1947. He later returned to active military service and earned the rank of Major.

He returned to Deland and reestablished his connection with First United Methodist Church where he was a member of the choir as well as a visiting pastor. He served as Chaplin at Florida Hospital for ten years.

He was also involved with the music program at Good Samaritan Lutheran Center. His final years were spent at Alliance Center for Health Care.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Dec 29, at 11am. at First United Methodist Church of Deland followed by interment at Deland Memorial Gardens.

Buried:
GRid=156294004

Charles married Laura Mae Bumgarner on 28 Nov 1946 in Volusia Co, FL. Laura was born about 1924 in OH; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:


Peoria Journal-Star
September 28, 2005

Margaret Robinson

KEWANEE - Margaret L. Robinson, 80, formerly of Neponset and Kewanee, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, at Royal Oaks Health Care Center, Kewanee.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, at the Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee. The Rev. K. Bruce Rushing will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Floral Hill Cemetery, Neponset.Memorials may be directed to ALS Foundation or the First United Methodist Church, Kewanee.

She was born on May 15, 1925, in Bradford, Ill., the daughter of William Craig and Thelma N. (Damon) Ridings. She married Arthur E. Robinson on Oct. 9, 1943, in Kewanee. He preceded her in death on March 11, 1973.

She is survived by four sons, James A. (Della) Robinson of Good Hope, Ga., Joseph A. (Jean) Robinson of Seneca, Ill., Roger L. (Becky) Robinson of Galesburg, Ill., and Raymond C. (Carol) Robinson of Neponset, Ill.; one daughter, Mary (Don) Brady of Neponset, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 12 stepgreat-grandchildren; three stepgreat-great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and one sister, Betty DeBlieck of Kewanee.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Joyce Lindsey, and a brother, William C. Ridings Jr.

She graduated from Kewanee High School in 1942. She had worked as a bookkeeper at various businesses in the Neponset and Kewanee area.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Kewanee.

She enjoyed knitting, gardening, reading, traveling and spending time with her children, grandchildren and lady friends, with whom she played cards and traveled.


Buried:
GRid=116495902

Margaret married Arthur Edson Robinson on 9 Oct 1943 in Henry Co, IL. Arthur was born on 14 Mar 1921 in Bureau Co, IL; died on 11 Mar 1973 in Henry Co, IL; was buried in Bureau Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edith Cappelletti. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Betty Joan (Ridings) DeBlieck, 93, of Kewanee, IL., passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the Kewanee Care Home. She was born to Thelma (Damon) and William Ridings at her grandparents' home in Bradford, IL., July 1,1928.
Betty married Lawrence (Larry) DeBlieck August 9,1947. He preceded her in death November 6,1984. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brother William Ridings, and two sisters, Margaret Robinson and Joyce Lindsey.
Betty is survived by two daughters, Carol (Steve) Bender, Youngsville, NC., and Janice Forsythe of Kewanee, IL; one son, Randall DeBlieck of Kewanee; five grandchildren, Scott Bender, Chuck (Julie) Forsythe, Chad (Amanda) Forsythe, Mark (Tara) DeBlieck, and Mallori DeBlieck; and 11 great grandchildren.
Betty loved to bake and make Christmas cookies, fudge, and divinity to share with family and friends. Her family was the center of her life.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 5 at Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Kewanee.
Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Buried:
GRid=233604408

Family/Spouse: Lawreence J DeBlieck. Lawreence was born about 1925; died about 1984; was buried in Henry Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=23004295

Joyce married William K Lindsey in Apr 1953 in IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
KY Birth Records

Family/Spouse: Doris Anne McVicker. Doris was born on 23 Mar 1925 in Lucas Co, OH; died on 29 Jan 2001 in Los Angeles Co, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Raymond married Harriet Jean Kelly on 13 Oct 1952 in Los Angeles Co, CA. Harriet was born on 17 Mar 1927 in Los Angeles Co, CA; died on 10 Sep 2011 in Los Angeles Co, CA; was buried in Los Angeles Co, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Name: Maud E. Ridings
Titles & Terms:
Event: Death
Event Date: 1928
Event Place: Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky
Residence:
Street Address:
Gender: Female
Age:
Marital Status:
Race:
Occupation:
Estimated Birth Year:
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Cemetery:
Father: Sam Ridings
Father's Titles & Terms:
Father's Birthplace:
Mother: Stella James
Mother's Titles & Terms:
Mother's Birthplace:
Additional Relatives:
Spouse:
Spouse's Titles & Terms:
Volume/Page/Certificate Number: 26250
Film Number: 1912927

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=89009571

Notes:

Died:
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Virgil Parker Ridings Jr., 79, husband of Barbara Hippe Ridings, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born in Louisville on October 13, 1940 to the late Virgil Sr. and Georgia Rainbolt Ridings. He retired from the United States Air Force. He was a deacon and minister of music for Millville Baptist Church and was the principal of Millville Baptist Academy for over 25 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Philip (Janet) Ridings, Millville, and Karen (Tim) Sams, Millville; his sister, Jane Mueller, FL; grandchildren, Katie Ridings, Parker Ridings, Wesley Ridings, Joshua Ridings, Rachel Ridings, Georgia (Micheal) Keller, Joel (Brittany) Sams, Ronnie (Cierla) Sams, Robbie Sams, Rebecca Sams, James Sams, and Daniel Sams; and his great grandchildren, David Keller, Elsie Sams, and Peter Sams. Services will be private at Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Rd. Burial will be held at Camp Nelson National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Millville Baptist Church or Hospice of the Bluegrass. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ClarkLegacyCenter.com.

Buried:
GRid=208346331

Virgil married Barbara Sue Hippe on 26 Aug 1961 in Woodford Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

CENSUS: 1920 Buchanan Co IA
1930 Buchanan Co IA

Notes:

AGNES YOUNG 08 Jul 1921 16 Feb 2004 (V) 50428 (Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo, IA) 481-50-6878 Iowa



CENSUS: 1930 Buchanan Co IA

Died:
Berniece A. Young, 90, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday September 4, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Services: 3:00 p.m. Saturday September 17, 2011 at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories by the Rev. Paul Minx. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday September 16, 2011 from 4-7 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

She is survived by her sister, Lula Winterowd and her children; Richard and Audrey Young of Swisher, Virginia and Malcolm Scott of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Mary and Richard Flaig of Salome, Arizona and Lewis and Robin Young of Vinton. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, a daughter, Charlotte and two sisters, Lorraine and Maxine.

Buried:
GRid=205185944

Family/Spouse: Charles Richard Young. Charles was born on 20 Nov 1918 in IA; died on 15 Aug 1993 in IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

CENSUS: 1930 Buchanan Co IA

Buried:
GRid=193815681

Family/Spouse: Roy A Good. Roy was born on 23 Aug 1917 in Benton Co, IA; died on 8 Jul 2004 in Buchanan Co, IA; was buried in Buchanan Co, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=144472241

Lura married George Winterowd on 6 Apr 1942 in IA. George was born about 1919 in Lincoln Co, CO; died on 7 Nov 1980 in Linn Co, IA; was buried in Linn Co, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Name: Frances Helen Comfort
Gender: Female
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place: , Buchanan, Iowa
Birth Date: 30 Apr 1913
Birthplace: Westburg, Buchanan, Iowa
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Clifford W. Comfort
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age: 33y
Mother's Name: Rita M. Ridings
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age: 19y
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C75178-8
System Origin: Iowa-VR
Source Film Number: 1533321
Reference Number: #5, p29

Family/Spouse: Ed Ramsey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Name: Janet Ester Comfort
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 20 Nov 1914
Event Place: Westburg, Buchanan, Iowa, United States
Gender: Female
Father's Name: Clifford W. Comfort
Mother's Name: Marie Riding

Family/Spouse: C W Goldberg. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Name: Clifford Wayne Comfort
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place: , Buchanan, Iowa
Birth Date: 30 Jan 1917
Birthplace: Homer, Buchanan, Iowa
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Clifford William Comfort
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age: 36y
Mother's Name: Rita Marie Ridings
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age: 23y
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C75178-8
System Origin: Iowa-VR
Source Film Number: 1533321
Reference Number: #5, p36

Family/Spouse: Thelma Rose Clime. Thelma was born about 1918; died about 2001; was buried in Buchanan Co, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Name: Robert Allen Comfort
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place: , Buchanan, Iowa
Birth Date: 02 Jun 1925
Birthplace: Perry, Buchanan, Iowa
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Clifford W. Comfort
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Rita Ridings
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C75179-1
System Origin: Iowa-VR
Source Film Number: 1533321
Reference Number: #7, p46

Notes:

Died:
Mary R. Hilton passed away on January 25, 1998 at home in California City. She was born on September 13, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois and was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Frederick Hilton; daughters, Linda Kennedy and Judith Tanner; sons, Jerome H. Hilton and James L. Hilton; 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Services are January 29 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church by Rev. Robert Hamel, with burial to follow at California City Memorial Park.
Services provided by Stickel Mortuary.

Buried:
GRid=10640399

Family/Spouse: Frederick Hilton. Frederick was born on 31 Aug 1924 in PA; died on 18 Jul 1999 in CA; was buried in Kern Co, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]