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William F. Ward

Male 1874 - 1959  (84 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William F. Ward was born on 14 Feb 1874 in Nicholas County, Kentucky; died on 1 Jan 1959 in Hamilton County, Ohio.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Brushy Fork Precinct, Rowan County, Kentucky
    • Census: 1910, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky
    • Census: 1920, White Sulphur, Bath County, Kentucky
    • Census: 1930, Concord, Ross County, Ohio
    • Census: 1940, Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio

    Notes:

    MHR note; Willam Ward was living at Camp Denison, Ohio (near Cincinnati) in 1950 and "the boys" had been sent to the Odd Fellows Home, said Tina Esther (Ward) Ellington, his daughter by Martha Eleanor Moody, William's 2nd wife.

    William married Sarah Hyatt on 2 Jun 1896 in Rowan County, Kentucky. Sarah (daughter of James Elihu Hyatt and Nancy Ann Royse) was born in Jun 1870 in Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Lula Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1897 in Rowan County, Kentucky.
    2. 3. Minnie B. Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jan 1899 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 12 Aug 1959 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky ; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.

    William married Martha Eleanor "Ele" Moody on 21 Aug 1902 in Rowan County, Kentucky. Martha (daughter of Joseph Harvey Moody and Ivelia Jane Hedges) was born about 1876 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died before 1909 in Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Minnie Gertrude Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1899 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 2 Nov 1953 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
    2. 5. Lillie Jane Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Aug 1903 in Three Lick, Kentucky; died on 10 Dec 1985 in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio; was buried in Sugartree Ridge Cemetery, Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio .
    3. 6. Tina Esther Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Mar 1906 in Three Lick, Kentucky; died on 19 Oct 1978 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Ellington Cemetery, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    William married Hattie Lucinda Steenrod on 31 Mar 1909 in Rowan County, Kentucky. Hattie (daughter of Joseph Steenrod and Melissa Lucinda Hedges) was born on 2 Mar 1875 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 1 Mar 1914 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Clara Opal Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jul 1912 in Breathitt County, Kentucky; died on 2 Mar 2006 in Sharonville, Butler County, Ohio; was buried in Graceland Memorial Gardens, Milford, Clermont County, Ohio.
    2. 8. Emory F. Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jul 1911 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 21 Jan 1914 in Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Family/Spouse: Amy Starrett. Amy (daughter of George W. Starrett and Hattie Lucinda Steenrod) was born in Sep 1897 in Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Lula Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in Apr 1897 in Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky


  2. 3.  Minnie B. Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 19 Jan 1899 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 12 Aug 1959 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky ; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky

    Notes:

    LKH note:
    Minnie married a second time in 1947 to Beckham Lawson.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216333798/minnie-b-lawson

    Plot 21

    Minnie married George Washington Reed about 1915, and was divorced before 1930. George was born on 22 Feb 1893 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; died on 10 Nov 1951; was buried in Pinelawn Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. James M. Reed  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1916 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; died on 29 Aug 1990 in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin.
    2. 10. Louise Georgia Reed  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jun 1917 in Jefferson County, Kentucky; died on 14 May 1992 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; was buried in River Valley Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.

  3. 4.  Minnie Gertrude Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 10 Dec 1899 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 2 Nov 1953 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    LKH Note: In the census taken 7 Jan 1920, the sisters Minnie, Lillie, and Tina Ward are incorrectly listed with the surname of Moody. They are in the household of their grandmother Ivelia (Hedges) Moody. Ivelia's brother John Hedges is also part of the household and is incorrectly listed as John Moody. The census taker assumed everyone shared Ivelia's surname of Moody.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67282925/minnie-gertrude-purvis

    Family/Spouse: Hobart E. Purvis. Hobart was born on 13 Oct 1895 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 12 Apr 1945 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Raymond Kermit Purvis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Mar 1923 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 13 Mar 1945; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
    2. 12. Lovell Aleen Purvis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jan 1925 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 13 Apr 2001 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
    3. 13. Mary Olive Purvis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jul 1926 in Butler County, Ohio; died on 16 Jun 1972 in Butler County, Ohio; was buried in Fairmound Cemetery, West Elkton, Preble County, Ohio.
    4. 14. Willard Herman Purvis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jun 1928 in Ripley, Brown County, Ohio; died on 20 Jan 2001; was buried in Corinth National Cemetery, Corinth, Alcorn County, Mississippi.
    5. 15. Marvin Ellwood Purvis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1933 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 17 Dec 2001 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio; was buried in Fairmound Cemetery, West Elkton, Preble County, Ohio.
    6. 16. Milborn Odell Purvis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 May 1935 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 24 Oct 1996 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
    7. 17. Frances Hanna Purvis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jan 1931 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 22 Apr 2005 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
    8. 18. Eldiva Joyce Purvis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1937 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 14 Aug 2011 in Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky; was buried in burial details unknown.
    9. 19. Clifford Ray Purvis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Dec 1938 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 14 Apr 2012 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada; was buried in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, Clark County, Nevada.

  4. 5.  Lillie Jane Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 2 Aug 1903 in Three Lick, Kentucky; died on 10 Dec 1985 in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio; was buried in Sugartree Ridge Cemetery, Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio .

    Notes:

    LKH Note: In the census taken 7 Jan 1920, the sisters Minnie, Lillie, and Tina Ward are incorrectly listed with the surname of Moody. They are in the household of their grandmother Ivelia (Hedges) Moody. Ivelia's brother John Hedges is also part of the household and is incorrectly listed as John Moody. The census taker assumed everyone shared Ivelia's surname of Moody.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88034859/lillie-jane-pierce

    Lillie married Dewey Cyrus Pierce in Jan 1920. Dewey was born on 16 Jul 1899 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 27 Sep 1957 in Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio; was buried in Sugartree Ridge Cemetery, Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Alma Christine Pierce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Oct 1921 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; died on 18 Feb 2005 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.
    2. 21. Velvia Maxine Pierce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jan 1924 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 21 Aug 2008; was buried in Sugartree Ridge Cemetery, Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio.
    3. 22. William Edward Pierce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1926 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; died on 2 Dec 2010 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio; was buried in Mount Zion Shoup Cemetery, Beavercreek, Greene County, Ohio.
    4. 23. Dewey Pierce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Feb 1928 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; died on 5 Jul 1981 in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio; was buried in Sugartree Ridge Cemetery, Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio.
    5. 24. Dairus E. Pierce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Sep 1932 in Ohio; died on 10 Mar 1951 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio; was buried in Sugartree Ridge Cemetery, Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio.
    6. 25. Joseph Hugh Pierce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Nov 1940 in Highland County, Ohio; died on 15 Mar 1988 in Highland County, Ohio; was buried in Sugartree Ridge Cemetery, Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio.
    7. 26. Phyllis Jane Pierce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Sep 1943 in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio; died on 9 Jan 2014 in Milford, Hamilton County, Ohio; was buried in Sugartree Ridge Cemetery, Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio.

    Lillie married Orville A. Baird on 19 Nov 1973 in Adams County, Ohio. Orville was born on 19 Mar 1906 in Adams County, Ohio; died on 2 Mar 1983 in Peebles, Adams County, Ohio; was buried in West Union Cemetery, West Union, Adams County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Tina Esther Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 3 Mar 1906 in Three Lick, Kentucky; died on 19 Oct 1978 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Ellington Cemetery, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    LKH Note: In the census taken 7 Jan 1920, the sisters Minnie, Lillie, and Tina Ward are incorrectly listed with the surname of Moody. They are in the household of their grandmother Ivelia (Hedges) Moody. Ivelia's brother John Hedges is also part of the household and is incorrectly listed as John Moody. The census taker assumed everyone shared Ivelia's surname of Moody.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23978642/tina-ellington

    Tina married Fred Clay Ellington on 16 Dec 1922 in Bluebank, Kentucky. Fred was born on 12 Mar 1895 in Bluebank, Kentucky; died on 12 Nov 1961; was buried in Ellington Cemetery, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Orville Ellington  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jun 1925 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died in 1974; was buried in Ellington Cemetery, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky.
    2. 28. Chester Elsworth Ellington  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Dec 1926 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 3 Jan 2001 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried in Ellington Cemetery, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky.
    3. 29. Claude Ellis Ellington  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1928 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 7 Nov 1990 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; was buried on 10 Nov 1990 in Lawndale Cemetery, Deerfield, Randolph County, Indiana.
    4. 30. Dolores M. Ellington  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1935 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 18 Mar 2009 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried in Ellington Cemetery, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky.

  6. 7.  Clara Opal Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 20 Jul 1912 in Breathitt County, Kentucky; died on 2 Mar 2006 in Sharonville, Butler County, Ohio; was buried in Graceland Memorial Gardens, Milford, Clermont County, Ohio.

    Notes:

    Bauer.
    Clara O., devoted wife of the late Edwin L. Bauer, mother of Richard S. Tyler, also survived by nieces, nephews and her dear friends Frank and Helen Kern. Clara died March 2, 2006 at age 93. Funeral Services will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday March 7th at the Schmidt-Dhonau Funeral Home 10980 Reading Rd., Sharonville. Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. until time of service.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123358377/clara-o-bauer

    Garden, Veterans Niche 150D, grave 2

    Clara married Richard Tyler on 2 Feb 1929 in Indiana, and was divorced on 11 Jan 1963 in Ohio. Richard was born on 9 Apr 1900 in Ohio; died on 15 Sep 1977 in Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Edwin L. Bauer. Edwin was born on 13 Aug 1913 in Ohio; died on 11 Feb 1984 in Montgomery, Hamilton County, Ohio; was buried in Graceland Memorial Gardens, Milford, Clermont County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 8.  Emory F. Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 11 Jul 1911 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 21 Jan 1914 in Rowan County, Kentucky.


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  James M. Reed Descendancy chart to this point (3.Minnie2, 1.William1) was born on 12 Mar 1916 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; died on 29 Aug 1990 in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin.

    Notes:

    Reed, James M.
    Madison - James M. Reed, age 74, died Tuesday, August 29, 1990, at a local nursing home. He was born on March 12, 1916, in Louisville, Kentucky, to George and Minnie Reed. Survivors include a son, David "Skip" of Milwaukee; a daughter, Sally Green of Illinois; one sister, Louis Brinley of Louisville, Kentucky; two nieces; and one nephew. Funeral services will be held at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 1, 1990. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 31, at the funeral home.
    Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Wisconsin. Thursday, 30 August 1990.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86593522/james-reed

    Section 14, lot 028 B, Grave Adult


  2. 10.  Louise Georgia Reed Descendancy chart to this point (3.Minnie2, 1.William1) was born on 11 Jun 1917 in Jefferson County, Kentucky; died on 14 May 1992 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; was buried in River Valley Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Louise G. Brinley, 74, Blue Creek Court, died Thursday at her home.
    She was the former Louise G. Reed.
    Survivors: A son, Robert Shewmaker; two daughters, Patricia Slone and Teresa Logsdon; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
    Funeral 1 p.m. Monday, Ratterman's Portland, 2114 W. Market St. Burial: River Valley Cemetery. Visitation: after 11 a.m. Monday.
    The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky. 16 May 1992.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169929842/louise-brinley

    Plot 3, Row 2, Grave 1


  3. 11.  Raymond Kermit Purvis Descendancy chart to this point (4.Minnie2, 1.William1) was born on 23 Mar 1923 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 13 Mar 1945; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: World War II. US Marine Corps. Private.

    Notes:

    Kentucky Navy Dead.
    [list including . . .]
    Purvis, Marine Pvt. Raymond K., son of Mr. and Mrs. Hobart E. Purvis, Morehead.
    The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky. Tuesday, 24 April 1945.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67286162/raymond-k-purvis


    Died:
    casualty in World War II


  4. 12.  Lovell Aleen Purvis Descendancy chart to this point (4.Minnie2, 1.William1) was born on 21 Jan 1925 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 13 Apr 2001 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Morehead - Lovell Purvis Swim, 76, 3780 Lower Licking Road, former St. Claire Medical Center dietary worker and homemaker, widow of Fred Earl Swim, died Friday. Services 1 p.m. Tuesday, Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday.
    Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky. Sunday 15 April 2001.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59877620/lovell-aleen-swim

    Family/Spouse: Fred Earl Swim. Fred was born on 14 Jul 1920 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 20 Jan 2000 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Jerry Wendell Swim  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Nov 1944 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 9 Dec 2002 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.

  5. 13.  Mary Olive Purvis Descendancy chart to this point (4.Minnie2, 1.William1) was born on 31 Jul 1926 in Butler County, Ohio; died on 16 Jun 1972 in Butler County, Ohio; was buried in Fairmound Cemetery, West Elkton, Preble County, Ohio.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24960175/mary-o-perry

    Mary married Monta Woodford Perry on 13 Oct 1945. Monta was born on 3 Jan 1924 in Kentucky; died on 9 Jan 1995 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; was buried in Fairmound Cemetery, West Elkton, Preble County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 14.  Willard Herman Purvis Descendancy chart to this point (4.Minnie2, 1.William1) was born on 21 Jun 1928 in Ripley, Brown County, Ohio; died on 20 Jan 2001; was buried in Corinth National Cemetery, Corinth, Alcorn County, Mississippi.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: Korea. Vietnam.

    Notes:

    _MILT:
    US Marine Corps. Staff Sergeant.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72105064/willard-h-purvis

    Plot: 76

    Willard married Ruth Eldridge on 5 May 1945 in Indiana. Ruth was born on 9 Jun 1926 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 30 Mar 2005 in Murrieta, Riverside County, California; was buried in Eldridge Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 15.  Marvin Ellwood Purvis Descendancy chart to this point (4.Minnie2, 1.William1) was born on 25 May 1933 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 17 Dec 2001 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio; was buried in Fairmound Cemetery, West Elkton, Preble County, Ohio.

    Notes:

    Marvin E. Purvis, 68, of Camden, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2001, at Dayton Heart Hospital. He was born May 25, 1933, in Morehead, Ky., to Hobart and Minnie Moody Purvis. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was an operator at Jefferson-Smurfit for more than 40 years until his retirement and was a farmer most of his life. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Ruby Purvis; one son, Marvin Purvis II of Middletown; five daughters, Judy Purvis and Marlena Purvis, both of Middletown, Linda Dearth of Trenton, Pamela Lawson of Kingwood, Texas, and Shirley Purvis of Gratis; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Clifford "Buck" Purvis of Morehead, Ky.; and two sisters, Francis Howard of Florida and Eldiva Kearns of Bowling Green, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Raymond, Milborn and Willard Purvis; and two sisters, Mary Olive Perry and Lovel Swim. A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Fairmound Cemetery in West Elkton. John Swint, pastor, has been asked to officiate.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19616972/marvin-elwood-purvis

    Family/Spouse: Ruby Louise Wills. Ruby was born on 7 May 1937 in Bath County, Kentucky; died on 14 Feb 2007 in Middletown, Butler County, Ohio; was buried in Fairmound Cemetery, West Elkton, Preble County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Judith Lynne “Judy” Purvis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1957 in Frenchburg, Menifee County, Kentucky; died on 29 Jan 2019; was buried in burial details unknown.

  8. 16.  Milborn Odell Purvis Descendancy chart to this point (4.Minnie2, 1.William1) was born on 21 May 1935 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 24 Oct 1996 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: US Marines master sergeant
    • _MILT: Vietnam. US Marine Corps.

    Notes:

    Morehead - Milborn Odell Purvis, 61, Summer Shade, retired U.S. Marines master sergeant, husband of Evelyn Patricia Land Purvis, died Thursday. Services 1 p.m. Sunday, Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
    Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky. Saturday, 26 October 1996.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67287321/milborn-odell-purvis

    Milborn married Rosa Lee Glass on 4 Mar 1972 in Hillsborough County, Florida, and was divorced on 14 Jan 1982 in Hillsborough County, Florida. Rosa was born on 7 Dec 1938 in Georgia; died on 25 Sep 2017 in Hillsborough County, Florida; was buried in Seffner Cemetery, Seffner, Hillsborough County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 17.  Frances Hanna Purvis Descendancy chart to this point (4.Minnie2, 1.William1) was born on 29 Jan 1931 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 22 Apr 2005 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

    Frances married Howard Southerin Stevenson on 11 Jan 1969 in Troy, New Hampshire. Howard was born on 4 Feb 1919 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio; died on 13 Sep 1975 in Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 18.  Eldiva Joyce Purvis Descendancy chart to this point (4.Minnie2, 1.William1) was born on 6 Apr 1937 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 14 Aug 2011 in Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky; was buried in burial details unknown.

    Notes:

    Eldiva J. Kerns
    Eldiva Joyce "Granny" Kerns, 74, of Bowling Green, died Aug. 14, 2011, at The Medical Center.
    The Morehead native was born April 6, 1937. She was a retired seamstress for Hawkins Upholstery. She was a member of Slaty Point Missionary Baptist Church. She loved to garden and was known as "Granny" to everyone who knew here. She was a daughter of the late Hobart Purvis and Minnie Moody Purvis. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond, Willard, Marvin and Milburn Purvis; and three sisters, Mary Olive Perry, Lovell Swim and Frances Stevenson.
    Funeral is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Broadway Avenue chapel. Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
    Survivors include a son, Gary Lynn Hunt of Bowling Green; three daughters, Katie Tucker, Debra Sue Hunt and Diana Kay Lamastus, all of Bowling Green; a brother Clifford Ray Purvis of Las Vegas; five grandchildren, Stephanie Carroll and her husband Lee, Justin Towe and his wife, Valeris, Gary "Lee" Hunt, Kendra Lamastus and Madison Hunt; and two great-grandsons, Grayson Lee Carroll and Wyatt Daniel Towe.
    The Park City Daily News, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Tuesday, 16 August 2011.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75042254/eldiva-kerns

    Family/Spouse: Unknown Kerns. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 19.  Clifford Ray Purvis Descendancy chart to this point (4.Minnie2, 1.William1) was born on 5 Dec 1938 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 14 Apr 2012 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada; was buried in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, Clark County, Nevada.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: Vietnam.

    Notes:

    _MILT:
    US Air Force. Senior Staff Sergeant.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95708160/clifford-ray-purvis

    Plot: A5-A-018


  12. 20.  Alma Christine Pierce Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lillie2, 1.William1) was born on 25 Oct 1921 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; died on 18 Feb 2005 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.

    Notes:

    Alma C. Harvey, 83, of Dayton, Ohio died on Friday, February 18, 2005 at the Maria Joseph Living Care Center, Dayton, Ohio after a lengthy illness. She was born on October 25, 1921 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Dewey and Lilly Baird Pierce. She married Denver Larken Harvey and he precedes her in death. She is survived by her three children, Norma J. Robert Kamerer; Teresa J. Jay Barber and Edward Larken Harvey. Also surviving are a brother and sister-in-law; Bill & Bessy Pierce of Dayton, Ohio; sisters, Betty Griffith of Pioria, AZ; Phyllis Wisecup of Melford, OH; and Marie Bundt of Bokegia, FL. She has seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a licensed Ohio Real Estate Agent and a homemaker. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to Maria Joseph Living Care Center, 4830 Salem Avenue, Dayton, Ohio or the American Heart Association.

    https://www.bairdfuneralhome.com/obituary/Alma-Harvey

    Alma married Denver Larkin Harvey on 17 Dec 1941 in Highland County, Ohio. Denver was born on 13 Dec 1920 in Highland County, Ohio; died on 5 Nov 2000 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio; was cremated in location of ashes unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 21.  Velvia Maxine Pierce Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lillie2, 1.William1) was born on 29 Jan 1924 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 21 Aug 2008; was buried in Sugartree Ridge Cemetery, Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio.

    Notes:

    Velva M. Pierce Griffith
    Velma Maxine "Betty" Pierce Griffith, 84, of Peoria, Ariz., died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008.
    Betty was born Jan. 29, 1924 in Rowan County, Ky., the second daughter of Lillia Jane Ward Perce and Cyrus Dewey Pierce. Most of Betty's childhood was spent in Highland County, Ohio where she attended Sugar Tree Ridge Elementary School and Whiteoak High School, graduating in 1941.
    Betty and Ted (Roland Quentin Griffith) were married March 14, 1942. During the years they lived in Dayton, Betty supported the World War II victory effort by working at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
    Betty is survived by her brother, William Pierce of Dayton; sisters, Marie Bundte of Pine Island, Fla. and Phyllis Wisecup of Cincinnati; her children, Deanna Jean Wallace of Seffner, Fla., Carol Wallace of Wickenburg, Ariz., Barbara Ferullo of Aurora, Colo. and Michael Griffith of Rock Hill, S.C.; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren ; one great-great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.
    Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ted; her sister, Alma Harvey; brothers, Dewey Jr., Darius and Joseph; and her granddaughter, Michelle Griffith.
    Betty was not only a capable wife and mother, but also a talented musician, painter, seamstress and gardener.
    Services will be held at the Hillsboro Bible Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30. Interment will be at the Sugar Tree Ridge Cemetery alongside her husband.
    Times-Gazette, Hillsboro, Ohio. Wednesday, 27 August 2008.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88050654/velvia-(betty)-griffith

    Velvia married Roland Quentin Griffith on 9 Mar 1942 in Indiana. Roland was born on 15 Oct 1919 in Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio; died on 19 Jan 1987; was buried in Sugartree Ridge Cemetery, Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 22.  William Edward Pierce Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lillie2, 1.William1) was born on 14 Jan 1926 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; died on 2 Dec 2010 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio; was buried in Mount Zion Shoup Cemetery, Beavercreek, Greene County, Ohio.

    Notes:

    Pierce, William "Bill" age 84 passed away December 02, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bessie. He is survived by his children, Jerry (Brenda), Bonnie (John) Walterbusch, and Gene (Valerie; grandchildren, Ryan (Katy), Jeff (Amber), Tracey, Alexandra, and Benjamin; 2 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Phyllis Wisecup and Marie Bundte. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 07, 2010 at 5:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home-South, 3940 Kettering Blvd. The family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton. To send a message of condolence, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com
    Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio. Sunday, 5 December 2010.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91857636/william-edward-pierce

    Family/Spouse: Bessie Caroline Highfield. Bessie was born on 2 Feb 1927 in Lewis County, Kentucky; died on 20 Aug 2005 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio; was buried in Mount Zion Shoup Cemetery, Beavercreek, Greene County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Bonita Carolyn “Bonnie” Pierce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Apr 1953 in Ohio; died on 4 Jan 2021 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio; was buried in body donated to science.

  15. 23.  Dewey Pierce Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lillie2, 1.William1) was born on 23 Feb 1928 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; died on 5 Jul 1981 in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio; was buried in Sugartree Ridge Cemetery, Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio.

    Notes:

    Dewey Pierce
    Dewey Pierce, 53, 7896 Surber Lane, died Sunday morning, July 6, 1981, at his residence.
    He was born Feb. 23, 1928 in New Castle, Indiana, the son of Dewey and Lily Ward Pierce.
    He was a member of the Hillsboro United Methodist Church, a veteran of the Korean War. He held a Doctorate degree from the Ohio State University and the Registrar for Southern State Community College.
    He is survived by his wife, Patricia Stebbins Pierce, one son, Richard (Rick) Pierce of Wilmington; two daughters, Mary Beth Bellamy of Cincinnati and Ms. April Lynn Pierce; his mother, Mrs. Lilly Pierce Baird of Hillsboro; two brothers, William of Lumberton, Joe of California; four sisters, Mrs. Alma Harvey and Mrs. Marie Donohue both of Vandalia, Mrs. Betty Griffith of Dayton and Mrs. Phyllis Wisecup of Hillsboro; and two grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday at the Rhoads-Edgington Funeral Home with the Rev. Roland Fierce officiating. Burial will follow in the Sugar Tree Ridge Cemetery.
    The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Hillsboro United Methodist Church.
    The Press Gazette, Hillsboro, Ohio. Monday, 6 July 1981.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88050696/dewey-pierce


  16. 24.  Dairus E. Pierce Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lillie2, 1.William1) was born on 15 Sep 1932 in Ohio; died on 10 Mar 1951 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio; was buried in Sugartree Ridge Cemetery, Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio.

    Notes:

    LKH note:
    Photograph of his headstone on Find a Grave shows his name spelled as Dairus

    His obituary and news articles about the accident show his name spelled as Darius.

    His sister's obituary shows his name spelled as Dairus.



    Dayton Youth Killed
    Dayton, O., March 10 - (AP) - Darius E. Pierce, 18, Dayton, was killed today when his automobile went out of control on a rural road 15 miles southwest of Dayton and hit a tree stump. Pierce was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Pierce, who moved to Dayton a few months ago from Mowrystown in Highland County southwest f Hillsboro.
    Springfield News-Sun, Springfield, Ohio. Sunday, 11 March 1951.


    Whiteoak High Grad Is Killed In Auto Crash
    Services Tuesday For Darius Pierce, 18, of dayton
    Injuries received in an automobile accident near Dayton Friday night claimed the life of a 1950 graduate of Whiteoak High School at Mowrystown.
    The victim was Darius E. Pierce, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Pierce, of 25 Brown Street, Dayton, all former residents of the Mowrystown community.
    Young Pierce was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Elizabeth hospital, Dayton, at 4;10 A.M. Saturday, an hour after the accident.
    Riding with him was Donald Mason, 26, of the same Dayton address, who remained in serious condition today from injuries received in the accident. Mason sustained head, neck and torso injuries.
    The crash in which Pierce died occurred about 3 A.M. a short distance west of Germantown. The state highway patrol reported Pierce was driving north. The car approached a left-hand curve, failed to make it and plunged off the road.
    The auto rolled over "several times," the patrol reported, then landed on a stump with its top torn off.
    Pierce was an apprentice toolmaker at Frigidaire Plant 2 and had been employed there about six months. He and his family and moved to Dayton from Mowrystown about eight months ago.
    Funeral services were to be held Tuesday at 2 P.M. at the Methodist Church in Sugartree Ridge, with Rev. Eugene Riffle officiating and burial following in the church cemetery under the direction of Charles Roberts funeral home of Mowrystown.
    Besides his parents, he is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Alma Harvey of Centerville, Mrs. Betty Griffith of Dayton, Mrs. Marie Donahue of Aberdeen, Phyllis Pierce, Dayton, and three brothers, William and Joseph of Dayton and Dewey Jr., at Ohio State University, Columbus.
    Mason had been employed for a week as a truck driver at the Gitzinger Trucking Service in Dayton.
    The News-Herald, Hillsboro, Ohio. Tuesday, 13 March 1951.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88034858/dairus-e-pierce


  17. 25.  Joseph Hugh Pierce Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lillie2, 1.William1) was born on 24 Nov 1940 in Highland County, Ohio; died on 15 Mar 1988 in Highland County, Ohio; was buried in Sugartree Ridge Cemetery, Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio.

    Notes:

    Joseph H. Pierce, 47, 8761 SR 138, died Thursday at Highland District Hospital.
    He was born Nov. 24, 1940, in Highland County the son of Dewey C. and Lillie (Ward) Pierce.
    He is survived by his wife Marjorie, one son, Gary at home, one brother, William Pierce of Dayton, four sisters, Alma Harvey of Mowrystown, Velvia Griffith and Marie Donohoo, both of Dayton, and Phyllis Wisecup of Hillsboro.
    Services were held Saturday at the Rhoades-Edgington Funeral Home in Hillsboro with Terry Washburn officiating.
    Burial followed in the Sugar Tree Ridge Cemetery.
    The Press Gazette, Hillsboro, Ohio. Tuesday, 5 April 1988.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88050697/joseph-h-pierce

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

    Children:
    1. 34. Gary Edward Pierce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1965 in Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio; died on 14 Feb 2021 in Highland County, Ohio; was buried in Sugartree Ridge Cemetery, Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio.

  18. 26.  Phyllis Jane Pierce Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lillie2, 1.William1) was born on 15 Sep 1943 in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio; died on 9 Jan 2014 in Milford, Hamilton County, Ohio; was buried in Sugartree Ridge Cemetery, Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio.

    Notes:

    Phyllis Jane Pierce Wisecup, age 70, of Milford, Ohio, formerly of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Thursday, Jan 9, 2014, at her home. She was a teacher in the Hillsboro City Schools. Phyllis was born September 15, 1943, in Hillsboro, Ohio. Phyllis attended Sugar Tree Ridge Elementary School and graduated from Mowrystown High School in 1961. She served as a Highland County court reporter before receiving her B.S. in Elementary Education at Morehead State University and her M. Ed. at the University of Cincinnati.
    Phyllis is survived by her Daughter of Loveland, Ohio; two Grandchildren of Cincinnati; three Step-Grandchildren; one Step-Great-Granddaughter; Special Friend Ted of Florida and Sister Marie of Florida.
    Preceding Phyllis in death includes her parents Cyrus "Dewey" and Lillie Jane (Ward) Pierce; brothers Bill, Dewey Jr., Dairus, Joe; sisters Alma Harvey and Velva "Betty" Griffith.
    A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM, Monday, January 20, 2014 at the Rhoads-Edgington Funeral Home, 138 E. Main St. Hillsboro, Ohio with Pastor Kraig Walker officiating. Final interment will be at Sugar Tree Ridge Cemetery alongside her beloved parents Cyrus "Dewey" and Lillie and brother Dairus.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123519404/phyllis-jane-wisecup


  19. 27.  Orville Ellington Descendancy chart to this point (6.Tina2, 1.William1) was born on 13 Jun 1925 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died in 1974; was buried in Ellington Cemetery, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23978569/orville-ellington


  20. 28.  Chester Elsworth Ellington Descendancy chart to this point (6.Tina2, 1.William1) was born on 19 Dec 1926 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 3 Jan 2001 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried in Ellington Cemetery, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Morehead – Chester E. Ellington, 74, of Clearfield, died Friday in Lexington, His wife, Anna Ruth, survives. Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday, Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. Visitation: after 6 p.m. Saturday.
    The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky. Saturday, 6 January 2001.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23978759/chester-ellington

    Family/Spouse: Anna Ruth Sergent. Anna was born on 28 Dec 1932 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 29 Jan 2009 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried in Ellington Cemetery, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 29.  Claude Ellis Ellington Descendancy chart to this point (6.Tina2, 1.William1) was born on 7 Jul 1928 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 7 Nov 1990 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; was buried on 10 Nov 1990 in Lawndale Cemetery, Deerfield, Randolph County, Indiana.

    Notes:

    Claude E. Ellington, 62
    Claude E. Ellington, 62, 2405 E. Riggin Road, died Wednesday morning in Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born in Rowan County, Ky., grew up there, and came to Muncie in 1973.
    Mr. Ellington served in the Air Force for 20 years including the Korean and Vietnam wars and, since coming to Muncie, had been employed by Ball State University.
    He was a member of American Legion Post 19, Moose Lodge 33, and Eagles Lodge 231.
    Surviving are his wife, Anita Reffett Ellington; a brother, Chester Ellington, Morehead, Ky.; two sisters, June Williams of California, and Deloris Sebastian, Lexington, Ky., and several nieces and nephews.
    Arrangements are pending at Meeks Mortuary.
    The Star Press, Muncie, Indiana. Thursday, 8 November 1990.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109388055/claud-e.-ellington


  22. 30.  Dolores M. Ellington Descendancy chart to this point (6.Tina2, 1.William1) was born on 12 Mar 1935 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 18 Mar 2009 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried in Ellington Cemetery, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    ELLINGTON Dolores M, 74, passed away on Wed, Mar 18 at her home in Lexington. She was born on Mar 12, 1935 in Rowan County, KY, a daughter of the late Fred and Tina Ward Ellington.

    Ms. Ellington was retired from G.T.E. as an assignment clerk. She was a member of the CWA Union and was an avid country music and UK Wildcat fan.

    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Timothy Fugate, one sister, Flossie June Williams and five brothers, Orville, Claude, Chester, Ledford and Hansford Ellington.

    Survivors include one son, Terrell Fugate and his wife, Sue of Frankfort, two granddaughters, Jaime Wagoner and Kimberly Fugate, one great-granddaughter, Cierra Wagoner and daughter-in-law, Anita Fugate all of Lexington.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 12pm Sat, Mar 21, 2009 in the chapel of the Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home in Morehead with Chaplain Diane Munoz and Rev. Don Scott officiating. Burial will follow in the Ellington Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-9 pm Fri. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

    Contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504 or the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. To view the online memorial and sign the guest book, please visit www.lanestuckygray.com


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34999028/delores-m-ellington

    Family/Spouse: Charles Alden Fugate. Charles was born on 14 Feb 1928 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 27 Jan 2012 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried on 30 Jan 2012. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Charles Timothy Fugate  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1958 in Breathitt County, Kentucky; died on 4 Sep 1998 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried in Ellington Cemetery, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky.


Generation: 4

  1. 31.  Jerry Wendell Swim Descendancy chart to this point (12.Lovell3, 4.Minnie2, 1.William1) was born on 2 Nov 1944 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 9 Dec 2002 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59877698/jerry-wendell-swim


  2. 32.  Judith Lynne “Judy” Purvis Descendancy chart to this point (15.Marvin3, 4.Minnie2, 1.William1) was born on 14 Feb 1957 in Frenchburg, Menifee County, Kentucky; died on 29 Jan 2019; was buried in burial details unknown.

    Notes:

    Bird, Judy L. (Purvis), age 61 of Eaton, OH. passed away suddenly Tues. Jan. 29, 2019. She was born in Frenchburg, KY. on Feb. 14, 1957 to the late Marvin and Ruby (Wills) Purvis. She worked many years at Advix Mfg. in Mason. She was also a beautician.

    She is survived by her husband, Josh Bird, 2 children, 2 step children, grandchildren, 4 sisters, a brother, 1 niece and 3 nephews, and 2 dogs, Smoke and Harley.

    Private funeral services are planned. Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home, West Alexandria, OH. is in charge of the arrangements.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196483932/judith-lynne-bird

    Family/Spouse: Josh “Randy” Bird. Josh was born on 27 May 1966 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; died on 3 Jan 2021 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio; was buried in burial details unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 33.  Bonita Carolyn “Bonnie” Pierce Descendancy chart to this point (22.William3, 5.Lillie2, 1.William1) was born on 18 Apr 1953 in Ohio; died on 4 Jan 2021 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio; was buried in body donated to science.

    Notes:

    Bonita "Bonnie" Carolyn Pierce Walterbusch, 67, passed away on January 4, 2021, peacefully at her home. Bonnie was born to the late William Edward Pierce and Bessie Caroline Highfield Pierce on April 18, 1953. Bonnie was married to John Walterbusch and they lived together in Dayton, Ohio, where they raised their daughter, Tracey Lynn Walterbusch (Bill Levendusky). Bonnie graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1971, and from Kettering College of Medical Arts with an Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in Business from Wright State University. She was always quick to smile, and she made sure her family knew how much she loved and cared for them. She would, on occasion, send simple but valued gifts to her family to show that love. Her desire to make a difference in the lives of others is even seen in her death as she wanted her body to be donated to Wright State University Medical School for purposes of research and education. Her kind spirit could be seen in her generous contributions to the local food bank.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220848598/bonita-carolyn-walterbusch

    Body Donated to Medical Science, Specifically: Wright State University Medical School


  4. 34.  Gary Edward Pierce Descendancy chart to this point (25.Joseph3, 5.Lillie2, 1.William1) was born on 2 Sep 1965 in Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio; died on 14 Feb 2021 in Highland County, Ohio; was buried in Sugartree Ridge Cemetery, Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio.

    Notes:

    Gary E. Pierce, 55, of Hillsboro passed away as a result of a massive heart attack and was found in his home Feb. 14, 2021.

    He was born Sept. 2, 1965 in Wilmington, the son of the late Joseph H. Pierce and Marjorie (Douglas) Pierce.

    He was a 1983 Hillsboro High School graduate. He went on to earn an associate of applied science in human services degree at Chatfield College.

    Gary worked as an advocate for adult individuals with disabilities as their job coach, helping them learn, accommodate and perform their work duties.

    Gary was loyal and kind-hearted and never knew a stranger. He always saw life sunny side up. He loved talking about cars and motorcycles.

    In addition to his mother, Gary is survived by his aunt, Patricia Pierce Hope of Hillsboro; several cousins, with one especially close cousin, Sherri (Wisecup) Smithson of Loveland; and a lifelong best friend since kindergarten, Dennis Irwin of Hillsboro.

    Burial will be in the Sugar Tree Ridge Cemetery.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/224603298/gary-e-pierce


  5. 35.  Charles Timothy Fugate Descendancy chart to this point (30.Dolores3, 6.Tina2, 1.William1) was born on 10 Dec 1958 in Breathitt County, Kentucky; died on 4 Sep 1998 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried in Ellington Cemetery, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Fugate
    Charles T. (Tim) Fugate. Funeral services will be 2:30pm Tuesday at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lexington Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-9 today.
    Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky. Monday, 7 September 1998.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23978907/charles-timothy-fugate



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