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     Joseph Clark Clemons is the son of Joseph Henry Clemons and Josephine "Josie" Neel.¹

     Janette Jones is the daughter of Henry E. Jones and Catherine Louise Stafford.¹

     Clarence Winfield Jones was born in 1924 at Washington, D. C..¹ He was the son of Clarence Winfield Jones and Viola Clara Merkle.¹ Clarence Winfield Jones was recorded in the census of Clarence Winfield Jones and Viola Clara Merkle on 11 April 1930 at 938 North Highland, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.³ Clarence Winfield Jones was included during the census of his parents, Clarence Winfield Jones and Viola Clara Merkle, on 4 April 1940 at Atlanta City, Fulton County, Georgia.⁴

     Lillian Margot Youngs was born on 3 January 1924 at Charleston, West Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Nathaniel Youngs and Anna Thome.¹ Lillian Margot Youngs was included in the census of Samuel Nathaniel Youngs and Anna Thome on 16 April 1930 at Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.² She was included in the census of her parents on 27 May 1940 at China Grove, Rowan County, North Carolina.³ Lillian Margot Youngs She married Harvey Eugene Lehman on 26 July 1958. She married Harvey Eugene Lehman, son of Algie Ellsworth Lehman and Mabel Claire Burke, on 26 July 1958 at Kannapolis, North CArolina..¹ Lillian Margot Youngs died on 10 June 1988 at North Carolina at age 64.¹

     Hazel Howard Paul Murphy is the son of John M C Murphy and Bessie V Preston.¹

     Dorothea Claire Lehman is the daughter of Algie Ellsworth Lehman and Mabel Claire Burke.¹

     Bobby Dean Burke was born on 29 January 1924 at Albuquerque, New Mexico.^1,2 He was the son of Marriot Edward Burke and Lillian Helen Maude Roe.¹ Bobby Dean Burke was recorded in the census of Marriot Edward Burke and Lillian Helen Maude Roe on 11 April 1930 at Atrisco, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.¹ Bobby Dean was also included in the census of Parents on 18 April 1940 at Atrisco, Bernalillo County, New Mexico; This census also included Lucille (23) married and Andy Stillie (24) married, stepdaughter and stepson, both born in Kansas. It also included Abert Lean Vance(29) and Leonar Vance (28), stepsons, both born in Minnesota.³ Bobby Dean Burke died on 13 September 2007 at Albuquerque, New Mexico, at age 83; From Bobby's obituary: Bobby Dean Burke, 83, beloved, husband, father, and grandfather, and lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on September 13, 2007. Mr. Burke was born on January 29, 1924 to Marriot and Helen (Roe) Burke of Albuquerque, NM. He served our country in the US Army and earned a Silver Star during World War II. Mr. Burke owned and operated Burke's Plumbing and Heating Company. He will be remembered for his love of fishing, camping, and gardening. He is survived by his children: Linda Berglund and husband, Dale, of Rio Rancho, NM, Dena Plagens and husband, Jim, of Albuquerque, NM, and Lonnie Burke and wife, Joan, also, of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren: Dean, Delreen, Diane, Cindy, Sally, Aaron, and James; 15 great-grandchildren; and very dear friends, Fred and Marie Yoshimoto. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margie (CROSBY) Burke, and his parents, Marriot and Helen Burke. A Viewing and Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Palm Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, September 17, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Sandia Memory Gardens, 9500 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque. Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800.^2,4

     William Raab Pratt was born on 7 February 1924 at Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois.^1,2 He was the son of William Reen Pratt and Elsie Flornce Darby. William Raab Pratt was listed in the census of his parents, William Reen Pratt and Elsie Flornce Darby, on 18 April 1930 at Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois.¹ Bill Jr. was also included in the census of his parents on 5 April 1940 at Belvidere, Illinois.³ Bill Jr. inslisted in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He served at Guadalcanal, Okinawa, other Ryukyu Islands and China. He was called back for the Korean Conflict but recieved a Humanitarian Discharge when his father died and he became the only provider for his extendid family. Later he joined the Naval reserves and every February did his two week active duty in Cuba.⁴ William Raab Pratt married Charlotte Taylor, daughter of Wesley M. "Bubbles" Taylor and Mina J. Alderman, on 9 July 1946 at Rockford, Boone County, Illinois.^5,6 After Bill and Charlotte Pratt divorced, Bill married Marilyn Jean Taylor, daughter of John R. Taylor and Marian E. Jenner, on 30 June 1950 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.^5,7      Bill Pratt is remembered as fun loving person and known by everyone in Belvidere. Fond of wild things, he often brought home wild animals, especially raccoons. Being an electrician, he would wire up various things so that when anybody (including his children) would touch the item they would receive a very mild shock. He had a big hart and like his father before him, he belonged to Belvidere's chartable organization the I.O.U. Club. In one instance, he borrowed $10,000 which he then donated to the Club as leverage to acquired a YMCA chapter for Belvidere's young people. He was generous to a fault caring IOU's worth thousands of dollars sometimes for years. He told one of his daughter that "when and if the person had the money they would pay it back and if not it wasn't important. Among other things, he was a pilot, President of the local Civil Defense in Belvidere and a Ham radio operator which he used to communicated with people all over the world. One of the people he used his Ham radio to talked with was a cousin of his father's, Raymond Goelitz. In all, he was remembered as a wonderful, thoughtful man.⁴ He died in April 1987 at Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois, at age 63.⁸

     Elmer Ray Brunker was born on 28 February 1924.¹ He married Betty June Perkins, daughter of Charles W Perkins and Bessie Marie Orup, on 10 June 1950 at Wyandotte County, Missouri.¹ Elmer Ray Brunker died on 1 July 2017 at Kansas at age 93; From an obiturary posted on Find-A-Grave: "Elmer Ray Brunker, Sr., 93, of Olathe, Kansas, died on July 1, 2017 at the Olathe Hospice House. He was born on February 29, 1924 in Bethel, Missouri, to William Clem and Elsie Marie (Poulsen) Brunker. He had three sibings: Lester, Helen, and William. He attended Washington Rural High School and then attended Kansas City, Kansas Junior College. He was drafted into the U.S. Army on August 23, 1944. He was assigned to the 1537th Engineering Service Company overseas in New Guinea and Luzon. He participated in the battles and campaigns of the South Phillippines"; "He married Betty June Perkins on June 10, 1950 at the Welborn Community Church. Since they both worked in Kansas City, Missouri they lived in Eastern Kansas City. On March 5, 1951, they moved to the farm South of Olathe, Kansas. Their son, Elmer Ray Brunker, Jr. was born February 16, 1954";"He and his son, Ray, and grandson, Charlie, farmed together the rest of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, June in 2008; and son, Elmer Ray Brunker, Jr. He is survived by two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren".¹

     Kathryn Jenkins married Charles Fielding Chelf, son of Hugh Tucker Chelf and Mary Genevive Payne.¹ Kathryn Jenkins was born on 1 March 1924.¹ She died in May 1991 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 67.¹

     Dorthy Jane Kidd was born on 22 April 1924 at Bland County, Virginia.^1,3 She was the daughter of Isaac Wesley Kidd and Nannie Martha Cacey.² Dorthy Jane Kidd married William Howard Neel, son of Charles "Clark" Wagner Neel and Ella L Walker, on 24 April 1937 at Bland County, Virginia.^1,2 Dorthy Jane Kidd and William Howard Neel appeared on the census of 19 April 1940 in Shawver Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia.¹ "Dot" was included on the World War II draft card of husband William Howard Neel on 16 October 1940 at Tazewell County, VIrginia.⁴ Dorthy Jane Kidd and William Howard Neel were divorced on 24 March 1970 at Tazewell County, Virginia.⁵ Dorthy Jane Kidd died on 9 August 2014 at Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, at age 90; From and obituary posted at Find-A-Grave "Dorothy “Dot” Jane Kidd Earls, age 90 of Tazewell, VA died Saturday, August 9, 2014 at her home. During her final illness, Dorothy often stated her wish was to die at her home. Born April 22, 1924 in Bland County, VA, she was a daughter of the late Isaac Wesley Kidd and Nannie Martha Casey Kidd. She was a member of the Grapefield Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Howard Neel; one daughter, Ogla Neel; one son, Christopher Neel; one sister, Clara Fox; two brothers, Albert “Al” Kidd and George Kidd; niece, Debra Fahrman; three nephews, William “Billy” Wesley Baker, Gene Andrew Baker and Joseph “Joe” Lee Baker; several half sisters and half brothers. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family"; "She is survived by her loving husband of thirty seven years, Charles Eddie Earls who was by her side when she passed; one son, Norman Neel and wife, Dorothy of Tazewell, VA; grandson, Michael Neel; niece, Dorothy Sbragia; nephew, Phil Fox and wife, Michele and their son, Tony Fox; step grandchildren, Connie Davis, Teresa Ann Hurd, and Eddie Hurd; many family and friends left to cherish her memory".³

     Angus McD. Green was born on 21 May 1924 at Ahoskie, Hertford County, North Carolina.^1,2,3 He was the son of James Williams Green and Helen Ball Armstrong.¹ Angus McD. Green was recorded in the census of James Williams Green and Helen Ball Armstrong on 7 April 1930 at Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia.¹ Angus McD. Green was included in the census of James Williams Green and Helen Ball Armstrong on 13 April 1940 at Culpeper.⁴ Angus McD. Green died on 20 March 2012 at Culpeper, Virginia, at age 87; "Son of James Williams and Helen Armstrong Green". Burial: Culpeper National Cemetery.³

     Velma H Garrison married Charles Robertson Mcquerry, son of Charles Wesley Mcquerry and Nellie Clare Robertson.¹ Velma H Garrison was born on 6 July 1924 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California.¹ She died on 6 May 1990 at Reno, Washo County, Nevada, at age 65.¹

     Phillip Griffith Arnest married Anne "Scottie" Atkinson.² Phillip Griffith Arnest was born on 18 July 1924 at Hague, Westmoreland County, Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Harry Lee Arnest and Fannie Tyler Griffith.¹ Phillip Griffith Arnest died on 8 June 2011 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 86; Posted on Find-A-Grave: " U. S. Navy, WWII; son of Harry Lee and Fannie Tyler Griffith Arnest; husband of Anne Scott "Scottie" Atkinson Arnest" From the Richmond Times Dispatch: "He is survived by his wife, Anne Atkinson Arnest (Scottie); son, Tyler of Bradenton, Fla; and daughter, Beth Grieco; granddaughters, Carter and Emily Grieco of Charlotte, N.C.²"

     Anneliese V. (?) was born on 23 September 1924 at New Jersey.² She married James Griffith Dickerson, son of Roy Ernest Dickerson and Evelyn Eloise Sanders, on 12 April 1948.¹ Anneliese V. (?) died in May 1987 at Arnold, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, at age 62.²

     Lee E Steele was born on 24 September 1924 at Greenville, Hunt County, Texas.^1,2 He was the son of Clyde Emmett Steele and Stella Mae Smith.¹ Lee E Steele was included during the census of his parents, Clyde Emmett Steele and Stella Mae Smith, on 16 April 1930 at Greenville, Hunt County, Texas.³ Lee E Steele was included during the census of his parents, Clyde Emmett Steele and Stella Mae Smith, on 27 April 1940 at Greenville, Hunt County, Texas.¹ Lee E Steele married Bonnie Ruth Walker, daughter of Samuel William Vestus Walker and Mary Ellen Basinger, before 1950 at Texas.⁴ Lee E Steele died on 18 February 2003 at Denison, Grayson County, Texas, at age 78.⁵

     Francis Joseph Kopina was born on 10 October 1924 at Johnstown, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Steven Kopina and Mary Kokoruda.¹ Francis Joseph Kopina married Eula Ruth Oppenneer, daughter of Fred Charles Oppenneer and Fleda Abiah Guetschow, in 1951.¹ Francis Joseph Kopina died on 17 April 2013 at Columbiaville, Leeper County, Michigan, at age 88.¹

     Harold Gorman McRoberts is the son of Harvey Elmer McRoberts and Bernice Elizabeth Gorman.²

     James W. Armstrong was born on 24 October 1924 at Georgia.^1,2 He was the son of James W. Armstrong Jr and Mary Maude Ingman.¹ James W. Armstrong was included in the census of James W. Armstrong Jr on 26 April 1930 at Militia District 1097, Dougherty County, Georgia.¹ James W. Armstrong was included in the census of James W. Armstrong Jr on 22 April 1940 at Albany.³ James W. Armstrong died on 25 October 1944 at age 20; Burial: Oakvbiew Cemetery, Albany, Georgia. Grave Marker Inscription " In Memory of James W Armstrong Jr - Georgia - ARM@ US Navy - World War II PH - Oct 24 1924 Oct 25 1944.²"

     Phyllis Sue Hokamp was born on 16 November 1924.^1,2 She married Thomas Grenville Pridham, son of Grenville Pridham and Gladys Etheral Sloss, at Illinois.^1,2 Phyllis Sue Hokamp died on 2 February 1994 at Rock Island County, Illinois, at age 69; There are two Find A Grave Records for Phyllis Sue Hokamp Pridham. On one, Phyllis, Thomas and Edna are burried at the Davidson Memorial Gradens, Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky. There is a single stone marker for all 3 plus daughter Pamela Sue. On the second site, the is a Marker for Phyllis Sue (No Sir Name) with matching birth and death dates at the Rock Island National Cemetery in Rock Island Illinois..^1,2,3

     Natalie Reiff was born on 27 November 1924.² She was the daughter of Isadore Reiff and Lillian E. (?)¹ Natalie Reiff married Eugene S. Jones, son of Charles Eugene Jones and Marguerite Raymond Simons, before 7 July 1956.^3,4 Natalie Reiff and Eugene S. Jones were found on a passenger list on 7 July 1956 at New York, New York.⁴ Natalie Reiff died on 16 September 2014 at Bel Air, Los Angeles County, California, at age 89; Posted At Ancestry "Today is her 90th birthday. Natalie Reiff Jones left us earlier. She died of Cardio Respiratory arrest in the arms of her husbend of 64 years, Eugene S. Jones at their Bel-Air home on September 16, 2014. In 1952 she became America's first staff foreign correspondent of a U.S. television network. A veteran reality film producer nominated 1974 Academy Award Documentary Feature Film category. For nearly half century reporting from Africa to Arctic, and Russia to China, the MidEast to Latin America and much territory between. Born in Long Island Novemebe 27, 1924, Natalie commenced fulltimne work age 17 on small newspapers upstate New York, was Public Affairs Manager Los Angeles firm undertaking the inital multi-city linked telecasts. In Manhattan ghost wrote a book for a celbrity, becam Account Executive firm sponsoring NBC's nightly news broadcasts. There both aged 25 she met Gene Jones the day he returned from filming Combat in Korea. Soon married and posted abroad, politics, war, penetration of some of the most remote, occasionally perilous locales on the planet periodically involved them in high risk situations. The Cold War dominated much of Nat's coverage. She was under fire Vietnam, talked to Chairman Khruschev out of expelling self and camera crew from Moscow, experienced difficult assignments China, Haiti, urma, Cuba, intervied so many Heads of State includeng the Poope, gained first and only TV interview with MAFIA chief Lucky Luciano hidden Naples. She was near executed when capured by reble sSudan and Uganda. She was imprisoned Egypt. Recipient of many honors, vigorous, brave, compassionate. Natalie knew, as many splendid correspondents then and now do, she must occasionally risk kidnapping, totrure, beheading to get "inside" a complex story. For her, accepting that brutal reality was no casual thing. But with husband beside her as life colleague,m she reemained passionate in her search for journalistic truth, saying "Maybe I can help this beat up old world to become juast a little better place during the short time I'm here. So she did . Requesting her entire estate be given to those urgently in need of help. $3 million goes to her Endowment For Special Needs Children at Chabad of North Ranch Jewis Commnity Center. $1 million to her UCLA Medical School Research Fund in aging and Neurodegnerative Diseases. Framed by her long support of Doctors Wighout Borders and The Southern Poverty Law Center. $4 million is intednded for children of every creed and color across the world locked in povery and despotism. Her 10,000 volumes home librear has goe to Chabad. Her collections of Modern, Oriental, Tribal Art to museums and friens.⁵"

     Melvin George Edman was born on 28 November 1924 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.^1,2 He was the son of (C)Karl Melvin Edman and Rose Johnson.¹ Melvin George Edman was included in the census of Rose Johnson on 26 April 1930 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.¹ Melvin George Edman was recorded on a 1942 World War II Draft Registration Card and was listed as a student at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. on 26 December 1942 at Chicago, Illinois.³ He married Neomi Mildred "Nim" Thoreson, daughter of Ralph L Thoreson and Mildred C (?), circa 1945.⁴ Melvin George Edman died on 26 August 2009 at Minnetonka, Hennepin County, Minnisota, at age 84; "Neoma (Nim) Edman, age 83, of Minnetonka. Preceded in death by husband, Melvin G. "Mel" Edman; and daughter, Nancy Piehler. Survived by children, Kristine (Harvey) Brower, and Reid Edman; grand- children, Taylor, Matt, Dan, Adam, and Mason; brother, Bob (Marlys) Thoreson".⁵

     Kay Suey Jue was born on 29 November 1924 at California.² He died on 25 April 1997 at Kern County, California, at age 72.²

     Henry Alexander Vawter is the son of James Henry Vawter and Lillian Figgins.¹

     Dorothy Marie Rock is the daughter of John Thomas Rock and Cora Ella Pettit.¹

     Barbara Edith Stewart was born circa 1925 at Kansas.¹ She was the daughter of James Beveridge Stewart and Edith M Noland.¹ Barbara Edith Stewart was included in the census of James Beveridge Stewart and Edith M Noland on 2 April 1930 at Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas.¹ Barbara Edith Stewart was included in the census of James Beveridge Stewart and Edith M Noland on 5 April 1940 at Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas.³ Barbara Edith Stewart married Norman Earl Rawson in 1945.^2,4 Barbara Edith Stewart died on 26 January 2007 at Texas.²

     Berl Todd Ellis was born circa 1925 at Missouri.¹ He was the son of Berl Todd Ellis and Claudine Morrison.¹ Berl Todd Ellis was included in the census of Charles D Morrison and Maude Perkins on 21 April 1930 at Sni-A-Bar, Jackson County, Missouri; This census included Bert Ellis Jr. age 5, grandson.¹ Berl Todd Ellis was included in the census of his grandparents,Charles D Morrison and Maude Perkins, on 9 April 1940 at Sni-A-Bar, Jackson County, Missouri; This census recorded their grandson Berl Ellis.² Berl Todd Ellis married Lora Frances Weatherford, daughter of Clarence Weatherford and Florence (?), on 7 December 1943 at Jackson County, Missouri.³ Berl Todd Ellis died in July 1987 at Jackson County, Missouri; Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence, Missouri.⁴

     Estill/Estel P Widner is the daughter of Lillie Hubbs.³

     Lucy Blanche Clemons is the daughter of Joseph Henry Clemons and Josephine "Josie" Neel.¹

     Charles Octavious Jones is the son of Charles Eugene Jones and Marguerite Raymond Simons.¹

     William Mckinley Rich Jr. is the son of William Mckinley Rich and Ethel Kate Hanshew.¹

     Glen Clark Bolinder married Jill Connie Burr.¹ Glen Clark Bolinder was born in 1925.¹ He died on 20 July 2003 at Tooele County, Utah.¹

     Jeanne E. Blanchard was born on 13 March 1925 at Manhattan, Kansas.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Small Blanchard and Ruth Elizabeth Becker.¹ Jeanne E. Blanchard was included in the census of Ruth Elizabeth Becker and Daniel Small Blanchard on 16 April 1930 at Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas.² Jeanne E. Blanchard was included in the census of Daniel Small Blanchard and Ruth Elizabeth Becker on 4 May 1940 at Manhattan, Kansas.³ Jeanne E. Blanchard married Donald B Lehman, son of Algie Ellsworth Lehman and Mabel Claire Burke, circa 1949.¹ Jeanne E. Blanchard died on 19 July 1993 at Sanat Barbara, California, at age 68.¹

     Rosella Marie Pratt was born on 30 March 1925 at Onaway, Presque Isle County, Michigan.^1,3 She was the daughter of Leo Joseph Pratt and Mary Mae Lemon.¹ Rosella Marie Pratt was included in the census of Leo Joseph Pratt and Mary Mae Lemon on 9 April 1930 at Benton, Cheboygan County, Michigan.¹ Rosella Marie Pratt was included in the census of Leo Joseph Pratt and Mary Mae Lemon on 12 April 1940 at Aloha, Cheboygan County, Michigan.⁴ Rosella Marie Pratt married Joseph Alfred Smith, son of Joe Smith and Nella Pool, on 8 February 1947 at Orchard Lake, Michigan.² Rosella was mentioned in an obituary for hir sister, Gertrude Theresa Pratt, on 18 September 2008 at Cheboygan; From that obituary in the Cheboygan Daily Tribune 30 Sep 2008: "A lifelong resident of Cheboygan, Theresa was born May 15, 1931 in Benton Township, the daughter of Leo and Mary (Lemon) Pratt.; Surviving are two sisters, Rosella Smith of Watford and Evelyn (Don) Passino of Indian River, and two brothers, Ken (Jen) Pratt and Leonard (Gloria) Pratt, both of Cheboygan, A brother-in-law, Gene Michelin of Keego Harbor, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her parents, two sisters, Phyllis Michelin and Della Bell, and two brothers in law. Cayton Bell and Joe Smth".^2,3,5 Rosella Marie Pratt died on 29 October 2016 at Waterford, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 91; From her obituary: "SMITH, ROSELLA M. Of Waterford; October 29, 2016; age 91; Beloved wife of the late Joseph; cherished mother of Ronald (Darlene) Smith, Vickie (Tom) Ross, Greg (Faye) Smith, and Mark (Sue) Smith; loving grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of six; dear sister of Kenneth (Genivieve) Pratt, and Evelyn (Don) Passino and the late Theresa Chase, Della (Clayton) Bell, Leonard (Gloria) Pratt, Phyllis (Gene) Michelin. Also survived by many nephews and nieces.³"

     Betsy Haruye Matsumoto is the daughter of Otogoro Matsumoto and Mitsuyo Yamashita.¹

     Carl E Walters was born on 14 May 1925.^1,2 He was the son of Carl Walters and Louise E Menzel.¹ Carl E Walters married Mary Langenbahn at Illinois.² Carl E Walters died on 8 February 1999 at Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, at age 73.^1,2

     Harold Papkoff is the son of Jacob Papkoff and Ida Susskin ?¹

     Eugenia "Jean" Williamson is the daughter of Robert Eugene Williamson Sr and Willey T Roemmich.¹

     Betty Lou Burke was born on 17 July 1925 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo county, New Mexico.² She was the daughter of Marriot Edward Burke and Lillian Helen Maude Roe.¹ She was recorded during the census of Marriot Edward Burke and Lillian Helen Maude Roe on 11 April 1930 at Atrisco, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.¹ Betty was also included in the census of her parents on 18 April 1940 at Atrisco, Bernalillo County, New Mexico; This census also included Lucille (23) married and Andy Stillie (24) married, stepdaughter and stepson, both born in Kansas. It also included Abert Lean Vance(29) and Leonar Vance (28), stepsons, both born in Minnesota.³ She married Willie Odell "Bill" Carrol on 23 August 1947 at Cuver City, California.² Betty Lou Burke died on 2 May 2005 at Olive Branch, De Soto, Mississippi, at age 79.²

     Eugene S. Jones was born on 1 August 1925 at Washington, District of Columbia.^1,3,4 He was the son of Charles Eugene Jones and Marguerite Raymond Simons.¹ Eugene S. Jones witnessed the census of Charles Eugene Jones and Marguerite Raymond Simons on 19 April 1930 at Washington, D. C..² Eugene S. Jones was included in the census of Marguerite Raymond Simons on 18 June 1940 at Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland.⁵ Eugene S. Jones was recorded on a World War II Draft Registration Card in 1943 at Washington, District of Columbia.⁴ He married Natalie Reiff, daughter of Isadore Reiff and Lillian E. (?), before 7 July 1956.^6,7 Eugene S. Jones and Natalie Reiff were found on a passenger list on 7 July 1956 at New York, New York.⁷ Eugene S. Jones died on 2 October 2020 at Los Angeles County, California, at age 95; JONES--Eugene S. August 1, 1925 - October 2, 2020. Eugene S. Jones was born in the District of Columbia in 1925. He was a decorated war time correspondent and a Pulitzer Prize nominated photojournalist. Gene was wounded multiple times in active combat as a United States Marine and was awarded five Purple Hearts. His career as a foreign correspondent spanned over forty years during which time he traveled the globe chronicling history making events alongside his wife, Natalie R. Jones, becoming American television's first overseas film team. Gene was a pioneer of modern reality TV programming and was a multi- award winning television producer and director. His credits include Oscar nominated documentary The Wild and the Brave, Senior Field Producer of NBC's WIDE WIDE WORLD and Unit Producer of the TODAY show program among many others. Gene is the last surviving of the famous Jones twins who covered the White House during administrations that included JFK, Johnson and Nixon. Gene died peacefully at 95 in his home in Los Angeles, California. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Natalie, in 2014.⁸

     Ira E "Jack" Ensminger was born on 4 August 1925 at Proctorr, Morgan County, Missouri.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Arthur Ensminger and Hazel Perkins.¹ Ira E "Jack" Ensminger was included in the census of Charles Arthur Ensminger and Hazel Perkins on 10 April 1930 at Buffalo, Morgan County, Missouri.³ Ira E "Jack" Ensminger was included during the census of his parents, Charles Arthur Ensminger and Hazel Perkins, on 16 April 1940 at Buffalo, Morgan County, Missouri.⁴ Ira E "Jack" Ensminger died on 24 October 2013 at Cole Camp, Benton County, Missouri, at age 88; Posted at Find-A-Grave: Ira E. "Jack" Ensminger, age 88, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp. He was born August 4, 1925, in Proctor, Missouri, a son of the late Charles Arthur and Hazel (Perkins) Ensminger. On July 25, 1944, in Versailles, he was united in marriage to Esther Hafer, who survives the home. Jack retired from the U.S. Postal Service and enjoyed farming in his spare time. He was a United States Army veteran having served in WWII from 1944 to 1946. He was stationed in the Philippines where he served in the Infantry. Jack was awarded the Purple Heart for his service to his country. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Sedalia, was a former Deacon of the Versailles First Baptist Church and was a member of the Jolly Elders in Sedalia whom he enjoyed traveling with on many trips.
Jack enjoyed gardening and raccoon hunting. Most of all, he loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and treasured the time he spent with them. In addition to his wife, Esther, he is survived by his daughters, Theila Luetjen and husband Rodger of Cole Camp, Missouri, Elaine Tipton of Springfield, Missouri and Ellen Howery and husband Larry of Sedalia, Missouri; seven grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren and nine step-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila Sue Ensminger, his brother, Lemoyne Ensminger and his sister, Emogene Ensminger.^1,2

     Bessie Kocsis was born on 25 September 1925 at Owendale, Huron County, Michigan; Bessie was burried in the Tuscola Township Cemetery in Tuscola, Tuscola County, Michigan.^1,2 She was the daughter of Stephen Kocsis and Mary Kutz.¹ Bessie Kocsis was included in the census of Stephen Kocsis and Mary Kutz on 23 April 1930 at Broofield, Huron County, Michigan.¹ Bessie Kocsis married Alex Kanyok, son of Mike Kanyok and Teressa Elizabeth Kashonsy, on 10 March 1942.³ Bessie Kocsis died on 26 August 2012 at Frankenmuth, Tuscola County, Michigan, at age 86.⁴

     Neomi Mildred "Nim" Thoreson was born on 22 October 1925 at North Dakota.⁴ She was the daughter of Ralph L Thoreson and Mildred C (?)³ Neomi Mildred "Nim" Thoreson married Melvin George Edman, son of (C)Karl Melvin Edman and Rose Johnson, circa 1945.¹ Neomi Mildred "Nim" Thoreson died on 26 August 2009 at Minnetonka, Hennepin County, Minnesota., at age 83; Transcript of an Obituary (year?) - Neoma (Nim) Edman, age 83, of Minnetonka. Preceded in death by husband, Melvin G. "Mel" Edman; and daughter, Nancy Piehler. Survived by children, Kristine (Harvey) Brower, and Reid Edman; grand- children, Taylor, Matt, Dan, Adam, and Mason; brother, Bob (Marlys) Thoreson. A private family memorial service and interment will be held at a later date. Memorials preferred.^2,4

     Warren Harry Albright was born on 28 October 1925 at Illinois.¹ He was the son of Harry William Albright and Myrtle Brown.¹ Warren Harry Albright was recorded in the census of Myrtle Brown and Harry William Albright on 3 April 1930 at Chicago (districts 501-750), Cook County, Illinois.³ Warren Harry Albright was included in the census of Harry William Albright and Myrtle Brown on 26 April 1940 at Chicago.⁴ Waren married Maxine Shultz circa 1959.^5,2 As of December 1981, the address of Warren Harry Albright was 1325 S.E. 163rd Ave., Portland, Oregon.⁵ He died on 9 June 2007 at Corvallis, Oregon, at age 81; Madras bituaries of week of 6-20-07: Warren Albright; Warren Harry Albright of Corvallis, died June 9, of heart failure. He was 81. Mr. Albright was born Oct. 29, 1925, to Harry W. and Myrtle M. Albright and spent his early childhood in Chicago. His family lived in Arizona and California before settling in Oregon in 1938. Albright graduated from Sandy High School. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Upon discharge, he enrolled in Vanport College. In 1948, he escaped the school only moments before a flood destroyed the town. He graduated from WillameOtte University in 1950 and enrolled in the law school there, where he earned a doctorate in jurisprudence in 1952. In 1952, he moved to Madras, and became an attorney in private practice. In 1956 he won election to the office of Jefferson County district attorney. In 1974, he moved to Portland where he retired from the Civil Rights Division of the state of Oregon in 1988. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Maxine E. (Shultz) Albright; five children: daughter, Sarah of Portland, and sons, Bob and wife Diana of Corvallis, Pat and wife Gin of Eugene, Evan and wife Lori of Bourne, Mass., and Stuart and wife Margaret of Portland; sister, Lois Thornton, of Salem; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His eldest son, Richard D."Rusty" Albright, died in 2003. McHenry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. No public services are planned.²

     Faith Louise Ludwig was born on 4 December 1925 at Tipton, Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Carl Fritz Ludwig and Vallie Clementine Moore.¹ She married Robert Allen Montross, son of Christopher Montross and Eloise Boone Klingman, on 7 May 1949 at Tipton, Indiana.^1,2 Faith Louise Ludwig died on 20 June 2006 at Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, at age 80; "Faith Louise Montross, age 80, of Wilmington, DE, died June 20, 2006, at Heartland Hospice House, in Wilming-ton. Faith was born December 4, 1925, in Tipton, IN, daughter of the late Carl and Vallie Ludwig. She graduated from Tipton High School in 1943, and received a BS degree in microbiology from Purdue University in 1947. She moved to Wilmington in 1971. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Faith was an avid gardener, and enjoyed traveling, sewing, reading, Fraims Senior Center, and being with her family. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Robert Allen Montross, in 1973; and 3 brothers, Carl, Charles and Albert Lee Ludwig. She is survived by her son, Kim, and his wife, Karen, of Denver, CO; and her daughter, Kay, and her husband, Cliff Deakyne, of Wilmington, and Christine, and her husband, Rich Schultz, of Saratoga, CA. Survivors also include 6 grandchildren, Lara and Bryan Montross, Ann and Bruce Deakyne, Emma Mon-tross and Eric Schultz."¹

     Ada Newton Nalle is the daughter of Fenton Mercer Nalle and Florence Fitzhugh Vass.^2,3

     Kenneth Jerome Allwine is the son of Julian S Allwine and Genevive (?)³

     Oden Abraham Breeden Jr was born circa 1926 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of Oden Abraham Breeden and Ruth Luck.¹ Oden Abraham Breeden Jr died in 2007.²

     Kyle F Zinn was born circa 1926.² He was the son of Jacob Zinn and Birchie Hoggett.² Kyle F Zinn married Grace "Elaine" Fotsch, daughter of Westly W Fotsch and Elva "Billie" Josephine Farrand, on 6 April 1947 at Los Angeles County, California.^1,2 Kyle F Zinn died in 1979.¹

     Merle Douthit married Dorothy (?)² Merle Douthit was born circa 1926 at Missouri.¹ He was the son of Harry Lee Douthit and Elizabeth "Lizzy" Alice Pallette.¹ Merle Douthit was included in the census of Harry Lee Douthit and Elizabeth "Lizzy" Alice Pallette on 25 April 1940 at Washington, Fayette County, Missouri.³ Merle Douthit died on 13 June 1994 at Lafayette County, Missouri; "Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Douthit of the home; two sons, Michael Douthit, Pryor, Okla., and James Douthit, San Antonio; a daughter, Patty Howerton, Derby, Kan; a twin sister, Melba Hosmer, Marshfield, Mo; eight grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; a great-grandson; and two stepgreat-grand- children.²"

     Harry Grayson McColgan Jr is the son of Harry Grayson McColgan and Ruth Kennedy.¹

     Mary Margaret Chinn is the daughter of Doye C Chinn and Chloe Melvin.³

     Leo Martin J Houweling is the son of Leonardus Jacobus Martinus Houweling and Emma Melliane Pauline Behlert.¹

     Eugene Rudolph Kiss Jr was born on 11 February 1926 at San Bernardino, California.³ He was the son of Eugene Rudolph Kiss and Edna Peller.³ Eugene Rudolph Kiss Jr died on 24 September 2013 at Rancho Mirage, Claifornia, at age 87; From his Obituary: Eugene "Gene" R. Kiss, 87, of Rancho Mirage, Calif. died September 24, 2013 in Palm Desert. He was born February 11, 1926 to Eugene and Edna Kiss in San Bernardino, Calif. He married Bonnie Donhost on February 12, 1949 in Alhambra, Calif. He was the owner of a Food Brokerage Co. for 40 plus years. He served in the Army Air Corp. during World War II. He is survived by daughters Karen Tuck and Chris Kiss both of Palm Desert, Calif. and son Jeff Kiss also of Cathedral City, Calif. He is also survived by two sisters and one brother. He was preceded in death by his son Steve Kiss.³

     William "Billy" Lee Robinson was born on 26 March 1926 at Missouri.^1,2 He was the son of Carl James Robinson and Anne Lee Livesay.¹ William "Billy" Lee Robinson was included during the census of his parents, Carl James Robinson and Anne Lee Livesay, on 8 April 1930 at Oak Grove, Jackson County, Missouri.¹ William "Billy" Lee Robinson was included during the census of his parents, Carl James Robinson and Anne Lee Livesay, on 4 April 1940 at Sni-A-Bar Township, Oak Grove, Jackson County, Missouri.³ William "Billy" Lee Robinson was recorded on a 1942 World War II Draft Registration Card Contact: Anna A Robinson, Oak Grove Missouri. on 11 August 1945 at Jackson County, Missouri.⁴ He was recorded as separating form Military Service on 1 November 1945 at Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.⁵ He married Carrolee (?) on 14 August 1948.² William "Billy" Lee Robinson died on 3 October 1985 at Missouri at age 59; Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, Jackson County, Missour.²

     Irene Leona Harrison is the daughter of William Harrison and Emma Sophia Katherine Wulf.¹

     James Griffith Dickerson was born on 31 March 1926 at Des Moines, Iowa.^1,2,3 He was the son of Roy Ernest Dickerson and Evelyn Eloise Sanders.¹ James Griffith Dickerson was included in the census of Roy Ernest Dickerson and Evelyn Eloise Sanders on 8 April 1930 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.² James Griffith Dickerson was included in the census of Roy Ernest Dickerson on 1 May 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; This census included sister-in-law, Kathryn Rudd(43) and her daughter Donna Rudd (23) both born in Minnesota.⁴ James Griffith Dickerson married Anneliese V. (?) on 12 April 1948.³ James Griffith Dickerson died on 17 October 2008 at Arnold, Mayland, at age 82; From and obituary in the The Capital (Annapolis,MD) "He served in the Army during WWII in the 423rd infantry regiment of the 106th division. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge, was wounded in action, and was briefly held as a POW"."He is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Anneliese V. Dickerson, whom he married on April 12, 1948; and 1 son, James E. Dickerson, a veteran and casualty of the Vietnam War. - 1 sister, Kathryn M. Sullivan of Oakland, Calif; 2 sons, Frank K. Dickerson of Baltimore, and John G. Dickerson of Fuquay-Varina, N.C; 1 daughter, Kathryn D. Byrnes of Davidsonville; 2 grandsons, Thomas T. Byrnes and Zachary S. Dickerson".^1,3

     Robert Carroll Slaughter Jr. was born on 9 April 1926 at Orange County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Robert Carol Taylor Slaughter and Lucy Lyne.^1,2 Robert Carroll Slaughter Jr. married Harriet Purcell McLean, daughter of Dr Allen McLean and Ella Alderman, after 1945 at Virginia.² Robert Carroll Slaughter Jr. died in May 2011 at Orange County, Virginia, at age 85; Burial: Graham Cemetery, Orange, Virginia.¹

     Richard "Buddy" Wilmer Littwin Sr was born on 26 April 1926 at Washington, D. C..^5,6 He was the son of Victor A. Littwin and Rebecca "Boo" Templeman Armstrong.^4,5 Richard "Buddy" Wilmer Littwin Sr was listed in the census of Rebecca "Boo" Templeman Armstrong on 4 April 1930 at Berkshire Apts., Washington, D. C..⁵ Richard "Buddy" Wilmer Littwin Sr was included in the census of Rebecca "Boo" Templeman Armstrong on 12 April 1940 at Washington, District of Columbia.⁷ Richard "Buddy" Wilmer Littwin Sr married Mary Harrow circa 1951.⁸ Richard "Buddy" Wilmer Littwin Sr married Donna Lynn, daughter of Edward Lynn, on 4 June 1955 at South Bend, Indiana.⁹ Richard "Buddy" Wilmer Littwin Sr was recorded on a obituary of Rebecca "Boo" Templeman Armstrong on 16 January 1967 at Alexandria, Virginia; From an obituary: "Mead, Rebecc A. On Monday, January 16, 1967, at Alexandria Hospital. REBECCA A. Mead of 7215 Tanager st. Springfield, Va., wife of Bernard O. Mead; mother of Marguerite K. Littwin and Richard Wilmer Littwin; sister of Mrs. H. E. Burke, California, and Mr. Harry R. Armstrong, Maryland. Also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren".¹⁰ Richard "Buddy" Wilmer Littwin Sr died on 7 March 2001 at Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland, at age 74.⁶