Ruth Bowles
1938 - 2017 (79 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Ruth Bowles was born on 5 Apr 1938 in Bond, Jackson County, Kentucky (daughter of Herman Bowles and Lorene Davis); died on 23 Oct 2017 in Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio; was buried in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio. Notes:
Ruth M. Jefferson, 79, of Miamisburg, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at Sycamore Glen Nursing Home. She was born April 5, 1938 in Bond, KY the daughter of Herman and Lorene (Davis) Bowles. Ruth enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking and gardening. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children, Steve Jefferson of Germantown and Tammy (Bob) Manor of Wilmington; granddaughter, Amanda (Josh) Allen of Germantown; great grandchildren, Jeremy, Jordan, and Ashlyn; sisters, Connie Miller, Irene Eddinger, and Dena Bowles Barrett; several nieces and nephews including, Dwayne and Don Bowles, Jimmy Miller, and Richard Barrett, Jr.; numerous cousins; special family friend, Harry Wells, Jr.; as well as Pookie the cat, the baby of the family. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 55 years, James "Ray" Jefferson; brothers, Fred and Lee Roy Bowles.
A funeral service at GEBHART-SCHMIDT-PARRAMORE Funeral Home, Miamisburg officiated by Dignity Celebrant Deb Holder.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184599565/ruth-m-jeffersonFamily/Spouse: James Ray Jefferson. James was born on 2 Mar 1938 in Hancock County, Tennessee; died on 28 May 2013 in Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio; was buried in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. Herman Bowles was born on 6 Jan 1918 in Bond, Jackson County, Kentucky (son of Luther Green Bowles and Eva Moore); died on 14 Jul 1996 in Annville, Jackson County, Kentucky; was buried in Walker McQueen Cemetery, Annville, Jackson County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Census: 1950, Jackson County, Kentucky
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20020820/herman-bowlesHerman married Lorene Davis. Lorene was born on 23 Feb 1920 in Bond, Jackson County, Kentucky; died on 19 Dec 2001 in Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio; was buried in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Lorene Davis was born on 23 Feb 1920 in Bond, Jackson County, Kentucky; died on 19 Dec 2001 in Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio; was buried in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio. Notes:
Bowles, Lorene
Age 81, of Miamisburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2001, at Christel Manor of Miamisburg. Preceded in death by a son, Leroy Bowles, 3 brothers, Emery, Charles & David Davis, 3 sisters, Marie Truett, Alma Mathis, Ethel Napier, a granddaughter, Christy Lee Miller and a grandson, John Chafin. Survivors include a son, Fred (Inez) Bowles of Fairfield, OH., 3 daughters, Ruth (Ray) Jefferson, Connie (Curtis) Miller bother of Miamisburg, Irene (Dan) Eddinger of Florida, 2 brothers, Jim Davis of Miamisburg, Bill Davis of Ohio, 2 sisters, Della west of Centerville, Wilma Medlock of KY., 9 grandchildren, Steve Jefferson, Tammy Manor, Dewayne, Donald, Dean & Brian Bowles, Kimberly & Shane Chafin and Jimmy C. Miller and 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM from the Gebhart-Schmidt-Parrmore Funeral Home, Miamisburg. Pastor John Swint officiating. Burial Highland Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday one hour prior to service.
Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio. Thursday, 20 December 2001.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14764967/lorene-bowlesChildren:
- 1. Ruth Bowles was born on 5 Apr 1938 in Bond, Jackson County, Kentucky; died on 23 Oct 2017 in Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio; was buried in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Fred Bowles was born on 9 Sep 1941 in Bond, Jackson County, Kentucky; died on 5 Jan 2004 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; was buried in Millville Cemetery, Millville, Butler County, Ohio.
Generation: 3
4. Luther Green Bowles was born on 17 Feb 1897 in Sturgeon, Jackson County, Kentucky (son of Henry Frank Bowles and Mary Jane Moore); died on 8 Jun 1981 in Laurel County, Kentucky; was buried in Sams Cemetery, Moores Creek, Jackson County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1920, Pond Creek, Jackson County, Kentucky
Notes:
Luther Bowles
McKee – Luther Bowles, 83, died Monday. Services 10 a.m. today at Friendship Baptist Church at Pine Flat. Visitation is at the home of Charles Moses with Lakes Funeral Home in charge.
The Lexington Herald, Lexington, Kentucky. Wednesday, 19 June 1981.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/223508203/luther-green-bowlesLuther married Eva Moore on 13 Jan 1917 in Jackson County, Kentucky. Eva was born on 4 Aug 1895 in Bond, Jackson County, Kentucky; died on 15 Aug 1973 in Jackson County, Kentucky; was buried in Sams Cemetery, Moores Creek, Jackson County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Eva Moore was born on 4 Aug 1895 in Bond, Jackson County, Kentucky; died on 15 Aug 1973 in Jackson County, Kentucky; was buried in Sams Cemetery, Moores Creek, Jackson County, Kentucky. Notes:
Mrs. Luther Bowles - McKee - Mrs. Eva Bowles 78, of Bond, wife of Luther Bowles, died Wednesday. Services at 2 P.M. today at the Friendship Baptist Church, with burial in the Moore, Sams Cemetery at Annville.
Mrs. Luther Bowles
McKee – Mrs. Eva Bowles, 78, of Bond, wife of Luther Bowles, died Wednesday. Services at 2 p.m. today at the Friendship Baptist Church. Burial in the Moore Cemetery at Bond. The body was taken from the Harry Justice Funeral Home to the residence.
The Lexington Herald, Lexington, Kentucky. Friday, 17 August 1973.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/223508244/eva-bowlesChildren:
- 2. Herman Bowles was born on 6 Jan 1918 in Bond, Jackson County, Kentucky; died on 14 Jul 1996 in Annville, Jackson County, Kentucky; was buried in Walker McQueen Cemetery, Annville, Jackson County, Kentucky.
- Marie Bowles was born on 14 Jun 1920 in Jackson County, Kentucky; died on 13 Feb 2002 in Annville, Jackson County, Kentucky; was buried in Seven Pines Cemetery, Annville, Jackson County, Kentucky.
- Charles Bowles was born on 4 May 1922 in Bond, Jackson County, Kentucky; died on 23 Nov 1982 in London, Laurel County, Kentucky; was buried in Sams-Fields-Moore-Bowles Family Cemetery, Annville, Jackson County, Kentucky.
Generation: 4
8. Henry Frank Bowles was born on 26 Jun 1874 in Maulden, Jackson County, Kentucky; was buried in Briarfield Cemetery, Orlando, Rockcastle County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1900, Sturgeon, Jackson County, Kentucky
- Census: 1910, Sturgeon, Jackson County, Kentucky
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6989662/henry-frank-boles
Surname spelled as Boles on headstone.
Buried beside his second wife, Rosa.Henry married Mary Jane Moore on 20 Feb 1896 in Jackson County, Kentucky, and was divorced before 1919. Mary (daughter of John Wesley Moore and Anastasia Stacy Smith) was born on 22 Mar 1868 in Kentucky; died on 12 Apr 1945 in Dabolt, Jackson County, Kentucky; was buried on 14 Apr 1945. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Mary Jane Moore was born on 22 Mar 1868 in Kentucky (daughter of John Wesley Moore and Anastasia Stacy Smith); died on 12 Apr 1945 in Dabolt, Jackson County, Kentucky; was buried on 14 Apr 1945. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, Pond Creek, Jackson County, Kentucky
- Census: 1930, Pond Creek, Jackson County, Kentucky
- Census: 1940, Laurel County, Kentucky
Notes:
Census:
Mary Bowles, age 52, divorced, and her youngest son, Charlie, age 14, are in the household of her oldest son, Luther Bowles.
Census:
Mary, age 62, is a boarder in the household of George Wise
Census:
Mary, age 74, is in the household of her youngest son, Charles Bowles
Buried:
From death certificate.
Burial place: Dabolt, Jackson County, Kentucky
Funeral director: relatives & friends
Children:
- 4. Luther Green Bowles was born on 17 Feb 1897 in Sturgeon, Jackson County, Kentucky; died on 8 Jun 1981 in Laurel County, Kentucky; was buried in Sams Cemetery, Moores Creek, Jackson County, Kentucky.
- Eva Bowles was born on 9 Mar 1901 in Jackson County, Kentucky; died on 3 Jan 1929 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio.
- Charles Sanders Bowles was born on 7 Sep 1905 in Jackson County, Kentucky; died on 25 Jun 1943 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky; was buried on 28 Jun 1943 in Linden Grove Cemetery, Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky.