MEMORIAL PARK

DEATHS: 2005 TO DATE

To post a death announcement, send a newspaper clipping complete with the newspaper's name, page number and date to 3872 Alberan Ave., Long Beach, CA 90808. Feel free to add other information, but beware that items will be edited for space. Only people whose surname is one of the Parmelee spellings or their spouses will be posted. Pictures are accepted.

The oldest family members that I am aware of were Ruth (Latham) Parmelee, 107, of Denver; Frank P. Parmley, 105, a longtime employee of the Buffalo (N.Y.) News; and Hazel (De Rade) Parmelee of Buffalo, N.Y., who lived to 100.

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2008

RICHARD JOHNSTON WILSON 1947-2008

Richard, a 47-year educator and the husband of Wynodean "Dean" Parmley Wilson [Wilton Smith, Samuel Washington, George Washington, Edward Mitchison, Samuel, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] died Oct. 17, 2008, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, of complications from an August auto accident. South Fort Worth Elementary School was renamed after him in 1997. "He was really impressed with that," said daughter Karen Hampton. Richard had been the school’s principal for 11 years before retiring in 1996, but he had also taught on the secondary level and been a district coordinator. "He taught biology, chemistry and physics at North Side High School," Hampton said. "Not only that, but he drove the bus." Two of his science students at North Side were CBS journalist Bob Schieffer (who recently moderated the third Obama-McCain debate) and race car driver Johnny Rutherford. Richard was born Oct. 30, 1926, in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, but, except for his military service in World War II, spent his life in Fort Worth. He met Wynodean "Dean" Parmley 57 years ago in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas, when he was a salesman for Swift & Co., and the two were married six weeks later, on Dec. 30, 1950. "It was too fast, my mother thought," said Dean. "I was just a little country girl from Nacogdoches." In a hurry to attend college, Richard graduated from Arlington Heights High School at 16, his wife said. "He doubled up in his subjects because his mother wanted him to get through the most classes in college that he could before he had to go into the service during the war," Dean said. "He finished midterm exams one day and went into the Army the next." He completed a bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University after World War II and then earned a master’s from what is now the University of North Texas. Richard began his teaching career in the Castleberry school district, where he taught eight subjects at a middle school. A year later, he moved to the Fort Worth district, where he taught, became the district’s secondary science coordinator and eventually a principal. Richard played clarinet in high school and attended Texas Christian on a band scholarship. Later, he played in the Fort Worth City Band and the Shrine Band. Richard was a member of First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth and was a Shriner.The Wilsons traveled extensively after his retirement; they had returned from England, Scotland and Wales only two days before the accident in August. In addition to his wife, he is survived by Hampton, their only child, who is a kindergarten teacher at South Hi Mount Elementary School, which he attended as a child; two granddaughters; a niece and a nephew. Interment was at Laurel Land Memorial Park.

BRENDA PARMELEE ca 1956-2008

Brenda [Burton Alfred, Willis Isaac, Frederick M., Horace, Joel, Joel, Joel, John, John], a resident of Durham, Middlesex County, Conn., and a YMCA teacher for more than 20 years, died Oct. 3, 2008, at Middlesex Hosptial in Middletown, Middlesex County, Conn. She was 52. Brenda was born in Middletown, the daughter of the late Burton and Lucille (Doherty) Parmelee of Durham. She was a graduate of Conginchaug High School, Class of 1974, and had been attending Manchester Community College where she was pursuing a career in occupational therapy. She taught swimming at the Y and helped with before- and after-school programs. She was also employed with Parmelee Water System. Brenda is survived by her mother; son Wayne Hannen of Wallingford; New Haven County, Conn.; daughter Anna Hannen of Meriden, New Haven County, Conn.; brothers Joel of Randolf Center, Orange County, Vt., Jeffrey of Durham and Donald of Lyndonville, Caledonia County, Vt.; sisters Judith Sleath of Manchester, Hillsborough County, N.H., Nancy Sleath of Durham and Janice Borden of Cranfills Gap, Bosque County, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Biega Funeral Home of Middletown was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Manchester Community College Campus Chapter Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity, Great Path, Manchester, CT 06040.

JANE ANN (WALTERS) SHAFFER 1959-2008

Jane Ann (Walters) Shaffer, a wife, mother and teacher, died Oct. 1, 2008, at her home in Mulberry, Polk County, Fla. She was 48. Jane, a second-grade instructor at Jesse Keen Elementary, left the classroom in March to fight her battle with cancer. She underwent chemotherapy throughout the spring and summer and looked forward to returning to school in August. Despite undergoing her first radiation on the first day of the new term, she returned to work. But after two weeks back on the job, she decided to fight her illness full time. Jane, the daughter of James Francis [Frances "Fanny" Pearl, Frank Hart, Luther Hart, Elisha, Theodore, Abraham, Abraham, Isaac, John, John] and Joann (Powers) Walters, was born Oct. 24, 1959, in New London, Huron County, Ohio. She attended public schools in the New London and South Central school districts and graduated from Westland High School in suburban Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio in 1978. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Ohio University in 1982 and joined her family who had moved to Florida. She lived in the Sarasota County cities of Venice and Sarasota, where she met Michael Shaffer, a co-worker at a Publix supermarket. They had been dating for a while when, one night, while out driving around town and talking, he asked her if there were someplace she wished she could be. Yes, she told him, with her mother in Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Fla. More than an hour after they’d resumed their conversation, she realized that he’d driven her the 70 miles to Punta Gorda. She and Michael were married there on Aug. 18, 1990. In 1992, the Shaffers moved to North Charleston, Berkeley County, S.C., where his employer had just opened a new market and she took a job as director of a technical school. The family lived in Goose Cree, Berkeley County, S.C., briefly in Columbus, and returned to Florida in 2002. She enjoyed major league sports, decorating her home, always could accommodate another dog or cat and could play the Sousaphone. In addition to her husband and mother, both of Mulberry, she is survived by son Payden James Powers Shaffer and daughter Anna Parmelee Walters Shaffer, both at home; and brothers Jim F. Walters of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif., and Joel D. Walters of Columbus. She was preceded in death by her father in 1973. Inurnment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lakeland, Polk County, Fla. A memorial service will be announced at a future date.

KATHRYN (PARMELEE) LEITCH 1947-2008

Kathryn [John "Jack" M., John Barnes, George Herbert, Anson Hall, Asaph, Asaph, Jonathan, Joshua, John, John] of Johnstown, Fulton County, N.Y., died Sept. 19, 2008, at Mt. Valley Hospice House, Gloversville, Fulton County, N.Y., after a long battle with breast cancer. She was employed by Fulton County as director of Children Services and the Office for the Aging for 34 years. She retired due to her illness as deputy director for the New York State Office for the Aging. Kathryn was born Feb. 10, 1947, in Clifton Springs, Ontario County, N.Y., the daughter of John and Mildred (Fairman) Parmelee. She was a graduate of Ormond Beach High School and Eckerd College in Florida. She was a member of St. Anthony's Church, the Soroptimist Club, Women's Republican Club, a member and past president of the National Office for the Aging, a member of Ladies Auxiliary of the Concordia Singing Society, a member of the AAUW, and the Chubs Club Society. She was married to Charles Leitch on Feb. 14, 1976. Her survivors include her husband, daughters Carrie Blanchard of Latham, Albany County, N.Y., and Nicole Leitch of Boston, Suffolk County, Mass.; son Jonathan of Johnstown; mother Mildred of Phelps, Ontario County, N.Y.; brother John of Centre Hall, Centre County, Pa.; and sister Virginia Parmelee of Liverpool, Onondaga County, N.Y. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Anthony's Church and interment was at the church cemetery. The Barter & Donnan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave., Gloversville, NY 12078 or Susan G. Komen for the Cure 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite. 250, Dallas, TX 75244.

DAVID B. CHRISTIANSON 1964-2008

David, an employee at Banner Health's corporate office in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz., and husband of Jennifer Parmelee [unplaced], died Sept. 12, 2008, in Mesa. He had been ill with colon cancer for the past five years. David was born March 12, 1964, the son of Chris and Jean Christianson, in LaCrosse, LaCrosse County, Wisc. He attended Marinette Catholic Central High School for two years, graduated from Custer County District High School in Miles City, Mont., and attended DeVry Technical Institute. The family formerly lived in the Peshtigo-Marinette area, Marinette County, Wisc. He married the former Jennifer Parmelee of Menominee, Waukesha, Wisc., at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. on Sept. 8, 1988. She survives, along with sons Adam, Joshua, Andrew, Jonah and Aaron; a granddaughter; his parents of Mesa; sisters Elizabeth La Benz and Mary Tribbensee; brother Michael; and nieces and a nephew. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church in Mesa. Queen of Heaven Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Attending funeral services from Wisconsin were his mother-in-law, Joanne Parmelee, sisters-in-law Mrs. Dan Parmelee and daughter, Heather Menor and Monica Parmelee. Five Parmelee sisters were also present.

RODD GARDNER PARMELEE 1965-2008

Rodd [Richard Alston, Theron "Parm" Storer, George Vader, John Franklin, Elisha, Theodore, Abraham, Abraham, Isaac, John, John], a 17-year employee of General Electric, died June 16, 2008, in Des Plaines, Cook County, Ill., after a lingering illness. Formerly of Glenview, Cook County, Ill., Rodd was living in Arlington Heights, Cook County, Ill. He was born April 16, 1965, in San Diego, San Diego County, Calif., was a graduate of New Trier High School and received a bachelor's degree from Luther College in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Glenn had been employed in the Genworth Division's claims department of General Electric. He is survived by parents Richard Alston and Carolyn Jean (King) Parmelee of Glenview, and a sister, Renee Dombeck of Streamwood, Cook County, Ill. A memorial service was held at N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home in Glenview. Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Memorial donations may be made to the Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village IL 60007.

VARL L. GAHIMER 1916-2008

Varl, a farmer and lifelong resident of Rushville, Rush County, Ill., died May 29, 2008. He was born April 20, 1916, the son of Ercell and Ruth (Edwards) Gahimer. He married Betty Vaught on Oct. 16, 1937; she died in 1969. He married Marjorie Parmley [Dexter, Jefferson, Giles, Robert, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] on Feb. 14, 1970; she survives. Varl was a member of Rushville's 1st Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He attended Moscow Christian Church for more than 50 years where he had served as an elder, board member and Sunday
School teacher. A member of Gideon International for 25 years, he spoke at more than 100 churches. A member of the Christian Student Foundation at Ball State University, he raised and showed red poll cattle at many fairs, his animals winning many first places. He was a past member and past president of the Lions Club in Manilla, Rush County, Ind. His other survivors include daughters Norene Wright of Manilla and Earlene Wheeler of Waldron, Shelby County, Ind.; stepdaughters Donna Wilson of Rushville, Libby O’Connor of Greenwood, Johnson County, Ind., and Debbie Dill of Rushville; brother, Dean of Waldron; sisters Aileen Jones of Middletown, Henry County, Ind., Nedra Carder of Moscow, Rush County, Ind., and Marlene Kappes of Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Ind.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Gary, and a brother, Haskell. Burial was in Arlington East Hill Cemetery. Moster Mortuary in Rushville was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 154, Rushville, IN 46173; or the 1st Baptist Church of Rushville.

CORA 'ANNIE' ANNA (PARMLEY) ALLEY 1918-2008

Cora [Andrew "Jiff" Jefferson, Miles R., Garner, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], widow of Thomas "Tom" Alford Alley, died March 21, 2008. She was born May 15, 1918, daughter of Andrew "Jiff" Jefferson and Emma Moore (Jones) Parmley, in Wayne County, Ky. She and Tom were married in 1932 in Wayne County. She is survived by sons Huey, Gene, Kay, Ray and Clay Alley; daughters Lois Troxell and Juanita Troxell; 19 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one step great-grandchild; and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son Prentis Alley; brothers Roscoe, Harry, Oliver and Ode Parmley; sisters Maude Smith, Maggie Gregory, Addie Bell and Wilma Phipps; and three great-grandchildren. Services were at the Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home with Bro. Walter Bell officiating. Burial was in Monticello's Elk Spring Cemetery.

PAMELA JEANNE PARMELEE 1944-2008

Pamela [Kenneth Collins, Walter Collins, Lyman Lamb, Lyman Lamb, Asaph, Gilbert, Jeremiah, Lemuel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], an artist and recent resident of Studio City, Los Angeles County, Calif., died March 9, 2008. The daughter of Kenneth Collins and Deolece Braxton (Miller) Parmelee, she was born Sept. 15, 1944, at Amarillo, Potter County, Texas. She learned drawing and painting--especially abstract expressionism--at the University of Texas,.but quit in 1963 to move to Mexico City where she studied anthropology, archaeology and helped paint murals at Universidad Nacionale Autonoma de Mexico. Student unrest prompted her to drop out and take up dancing on a go-go-TV show, modeling and acting in what she called "some dreadful films." The money financed her travels throughout Mexico, where she lived at archaeological digs and painted in the style of Spanish Colonial art. She wandered around the Bahamas and Jamaica and then moved to Europe for three years. Pamela studied classical oil-painting technique in Amsterdam, lived in Copenhagen, on a farm in Belgium, in Lisbon, and visited Paris and London. She completely immersed herself in creating art with found objects, re-cycled and non-recyclable elements. She is survived by daughter Kiki and grandson Khorri. www.pamelaparmeleeart.com

JAMES CLEO PARMLEY 1937-2008

James [Claude, Prudence, Iva, Emerson Bell, Garner, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a resident of Riverside, Riverside County, Calif., and formerly of Wayne County, Ky., died March 9, 2008. He was born Aug. 13, 1937, son of Claude and Edna (Spradlin) Parmley. He is survived by his widow, Daryline Grace; son Jeffrey James; daughter Samantha Ann; brother Don of Monticello, Wayne County, Ky.; sisters Marie Stephenson and Bonnie Abbott, both of Monticello; stepmother Marie Russell; stepbrothers Forrest and Jack Russell, both of Monticello, and Stevie Russell of Peoria, Peoria County, Ill.; stepsisters Linda Smith and Cindy Roysdon, both of Monticello; and grandchildren Tristan James and Brooklyn Elizabeth Parmley. He was preceded in death by son Johnnie Lynn; brothers Mitchell Lee Parmley and Dennis Lynn Russell; and sister Edith Louise Sanmiguel. Services were held in Riverside; memorial services were held at Parnell Church of God followed by burial at the Wayne County church's cemetery.

LYDIA (PARMELEE) HOLMES 1911-2008

Lydia [unplaced], of Hermitage, Mercer County, Pa., died Feb. 13, 2008. Formerly of Bergenfield, Bergen County, N.J., she had been living at Whispering Oaks in Hermitage. Lydia was born July 7, 1911.

GRACE ERLON (PARMLEY) BLEVINS 1916-2008

Grace [Alfred Layton, Garner, Emerson Bell, Garner, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a lifelong resident of Monticello, Wayne County, Ky., died Feb. 11, 2008, at the Golden Years Nursing Home in Monticello. She was born April 6, 1916, in Monticello, daughter of Alfred and Etta (Toler) Parmley. She and Cullin Blevins, son of Diances "Dide" and Sarah J. (Kroger) Blevins, were married April 23, 1931. She is survived by sons Gerald of Louisville, Jefferson County, Ky., and Tony of Monticello; brothers Marshal and Phillip Parmley; sisters Mimie Guffey and Fan Humble; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1965; son Kenneth; daughter Alta Kaufman; brother Marty Parmley; and sister Ester Parmley. Graveside services were held at Monticello's Elk Spring Cemetery. The Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DAVID EUGENE PARMERLEE 1932-2008

David [unplaced], a retired inspector for General Motors, died Jan. 26, 2008, at his home in Cloverdale, Putnam County, Ind. He was born Sept. 21, 1932, in Indianapolis, Marion County, Ind., son of Vernon B. and Helen L. (Davis) Parmerlee. A 1952 graduate of Martinsville High School, he married Joy Beryl Davis on Aug. 24, 1956. She survives in Cloverdale. David retired from the Tibbs Avenue GM plant in February 1981 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, horse racing and visiting the gambling boats. He served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife; sons Randy Sr. of Mooresville, Morgan County, Ind., and Clifton of Acton, Marion County, Ind.; daughter Joyce of Martinsville, Morgan County, Ind.; brothers Vernon of Mooresville and Theodore "Ted"; sisters Kretchin Selmar, Judy Houk and Janice Sloan, all of Orlando, Orange County, Fla.; and grandchildren, Ryan, Joshua, Ross and Randy Jr. He was preceded in death by brothers Richard and Carroll and sister Norma Riddle.

PAUL ADKINS 1941-2008

Paul, husband of Doris (Parmley) [James Christman, Chrisman, Aladdin, Garner, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] and a lifelong resident of Monticello, Wayne County, Ky., died Jan. 13, 2008, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Fayette County, Ky. He was born June 5, 1941, in Monticello, the son of Thomas K. and Ola (Barnett) Adkins. He is survived by his wife; son Paul; daughter Sandra Daniel; brother Clyde; sisters Louise Doss, Mary Clark, Beulah Bridgeman and Roxie Guffey; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two children; brothers Hershel and Woodrow; and sisters Anna Marie Keeton and Judy Gregory. Services were held at the Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home with Bros. Anson Perkins and Clyde Adkins officiating. Burial was at Monticello's Elk Spring Cemetery.

2007

SEAN PATRICK PARMLEY 1969-2007

Sean [Robert Andrew, Clifford Andrew, Andrew Pearl, Ezekiel Marion, Thomas Henry, James, Ephraim, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] was fatally stabbed Dec. 30, 2007, in his Los Angeles apartment near the westside neighborhood of Palms. He was killed defending his son from men out to avenge the son's ex-girlfriend, the family has said. Sean was born and raised in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, Calif. He is survived by his parents, Joy and John Beaty of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., and John Downing of Jasper, Walker County, Ala.; daughters Haley, Ariel and Lena Parmley, all of Santa Rosa; son Michael Miller of Santa Rosa; sisters Alysia and Aliana Beaty, both of Los Angeles; brother Paul Parmley of Silverton, Marion County, Ore.; and stepsister Andrea (Parmley) Meyers of Santa Rosa, CA. Services were at Eggen & Lance Chapel in Santa Rosa.

JESSE V. (PARMLEY) WEATHERLY 1923-2007

Jesse [Arch Buchanan, Isaac Buchanan, Edward Mitchison, Samuel, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a longtime teacher, died Dec. 22, 2007, at her home in the Central Heights Community of Nacogdoches County, Texas. Jesse was born July 17, 1923, in Nacogdoches, the daughter of the Arch Buchanan and Zula (Dennis) Parmley. She received her bachelor's degree in 1958 from Stephen F. Austin State University where she was a member of Alpha Chi Honor Society and the Phi Alpha Theta History Club. She began teaching in the Nacogdoches Independent School District in 1958 and received her master's degree from SFASU in 1964. Jesse continued teaching in the Nacogdoches district for 31 years. She was a lifelong member of Lilly Grove Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and served as church historian. Jesse loved her family and the history of it, and combined the two by taking her grandchildren to area cemeteries to research their genealogy. She wrote and published six books on her family history and one on the history of Central Heights School. She was a member of the Nacogdoches Historical Society and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Jesse also enjoyed traveling and quilting. She was survived by her husband of 63 years, Hollis Weatherly; daughter Evalyn "Evie" Sopko; sons Gerall and Dr. James A., both of Nacogdoches; sister Madaleine Stidger of Tyler; grandchildren Robbie Weatherly of Nacogdoches, Kari Weatherly of Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; Kelley Cagle of San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, Holly Middlebrook of Nacogdoches, Marine Sgt. James A. Weatherly II of Kadina, Japan, Symantha Sopko of Nacogdoches, Clint Sopko of Nacogdoches, Rebekah Sopko of Nacogdoches and Matt Sopko of Nacogdoches; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brother Felix. Burial was in Nacogdoches' Rock Springs Cemetery. Laird Funeral Home of Nacogdoches was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Lilly Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 8151 FM 1638, Nacogdoches, TX 75964 or to Hospice of Deep East Texas, 907 Mound St., Nacogdoches, TX 75961.

PETER ALLYN PARMELEE 1924-2007

Peter [Charles "Allen" Allyn, Charles A., James, James, James, Moses, Hezekiah, Joel, John, John], of Green Valley, Pima County, Ariz., died Nov. 19, 2007, after a short illness. He was born Sept. 28, 1924, in Southern California, son of Charles "Allen" Allyn and Ruth B. Parmelee. After being stationed in the Philippines during World War II, he received a degree in accounting at UCLA. Peter resided in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif.; Oakland, Alameda County, Calif.; Westchester County, N.Y.; Southport, Fairfield County, Conn.; Evergreen, Jefferson County, Colo.; and Green Valley. He is survived by wife Nancy Jean (Fish); sons Steven and Peter Jr.; daughters Betsy and Jennifer; sister Barbara Munzig; and eight grandchildren. as preceded in death by brother David. At Peter's request, there were no calling hours or service.

EDWARD FRANKLIN WOOD 1940-2007

Edward, husband of Sharon (Parmley) [unplaced], a mechanic and trader of Gentry, Benson County, Ark., died Sept. 27, 2007, at Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital in Benton County, Ark. He was born June 25, 1940, in Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colo., to Robert and Margarete (Drew) Wood. He and Sharon were married Sept. 9, 1970, at Watts, Adair County, Okla. Edward was a member of Tired Iron of the Ozarks. Survivors include his wife; sons Edward Jr. of Colcord, Delaware County, Okla., and Robert of Gentry; daughters Treva Kuelper and Opal Keith, both of Colcord, and Rhonda Hansen and Victoria Hitchcock, both of Gentry; brothers Delbert Gennetten of Colorado, Ernie Gennetten of Missouri and Ronnie Wood of the Dominican Republic; sisters Cleta Tosh of Jay, Delaware County, Okla., Alice "Fern" Pryor of Texas and Betty Bean of Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kan.; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by half-brother John Wood. Burial was at the Gentry Cemetery. Wasson Funeral Home of Siloam Springs was in charge of arrangements.

VIOLET FERN (GOFF) PARMLEY 1909-2007

Violet, widow of Roy Donald [Lemuel D., Daniel Eliel, Ezra, James, Jeremiah, Lemuel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], died Sept. 25, 2007, at Lost Dutchman Adult Care in Apache Junction, Pinal and Maricopa counties, Ariz. She was born in Waterlivet, Berrien County, Mich., on July 9, 1909, the daughter of William and Cora (Carpenter) Goff. She and Roy were married Nov. 11, 1925, in Gary, Lake County, Ind., where they established a home. After Roy died in 1956, she moved to Hobart, Lake County, Ind., in 1962. Her last move, to Apache Junction, occurred in 1999. In addition to her husband, Violet was preceded in death by son Roy Jr. in 1995. She is survived by sons Daniel of Tempe, Maricopa County, Ariz., and Robert of Michigan City, La Porte County, Ind.; daughter Marilouise Blumer of Apache Junction; 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-great-grandchildren. Services were at Rees Funeral Home in Hobart with the Rev. Cindi Schimmelpfenning officiating. Burial was at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary.

MARY ETHEL (PARMLEY) EICHER 1912-2007

Mary [Giles, Giles, Robert, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a retired surgical nurse, died Sept. 9, 2007, at Homestead Hospital in Homestead, Dade County, Fla. She was born July 24, 1912, in Monticello, Wayne County, Ky., daughter of the Giles and Nancy (Hurt) Parmley. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church of Homestead. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, George Henry Eicher; son Buddy and of Monticello; and granddaughters Rebecca and Emily Eicher. She was preceded in death by sisters Minnie Cross, Mae Carter and Thelma Norfleet; and brother Denver Parmley. Graveside services were held at Monticello's Elk Spring Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Wayne County 4-H, 200 Rolling Hills, Monticello, KY 42633. Hoyt G. Hickey and Son Funeral Home of Monticello was in charge of arrangements.

JOHNNY 'BRYANT' BRYANT DUNBAR 1930-2007

Bryant Dunbar, husband of Mary Joyce Parmley [Denver Ray, Giles, Giles, Robert, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] and a lifelong resident of Monticello, Wayne County, Ky., died Sept. 5, 2007, at his home. He was born Sept. 19, 1930, in Monticello, son of the Luther and Ona (Hill) Dunbar. He and Mary were wed May 24, 1952. Bryant is survived by his widow; sister Jean Bertram of Indianapolis, Marion County, Ind.; four nephews and seven nieces. He was preceded in death by brother Sydney Dunbar and sister Primrose Beechboard. Services were at the Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home and burial was in the Monticello's Elk Spring Cemetery.

LAURA (KOSTER) PARMELEE 1957-2007

Laura [unplaced], a teller at several banks, died Sept. 5, 2007. She was born June 10, 1957, in Portland, Multnomah County, Ore., the daughter of Carl and Janice Koster. Among her survivors are sons Michael and Christopher, and her parents.

BRANDON MARK PARMLEY 1987-2007

Brandon [Mark, Oliver, Andrew "Jiff," Miles R., Garner, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] died Sept. 1, 2007 at Wayne County Hospital in Monticello, Wayne County, Ky. He was born April 9, 1987, in Albany, Clinton County, Ky., the son of Mark and Carol (Bertram) Parmley. Brandon and Brittany Burnett were married June 30, 2007. He was an employee of Hendrickson Mfg. in Somerset, Pulaski County, Ky., and a member of Monticello Baptist Tabernacle. He is survived by his widow; sister Rebecca; and grandfather Eulan Bertram. Burial was in the Parnell Methodist Church Cemetery. The Hoyt G. Hickey and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BEATRICE LAVONNE (COOPER) PARMELE 1925-2007

Bea, widow of Donald Parmele [unplaced] of Cove, Union County, Ore., died July 29, 2007, at Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande, Union County, Ore. She was born March 29, 1925, at Portland, Multnomah County, Ore., to Bernice and Dora Cooper. She and Donald were married Aug. 20, 1945, at Portland. She was a homemaker who enjoyed her family, gardening, numerous pets throughout her life and her current cat, Scamper. Survivors include son Dan of Boring, Clackamas County, Ore., and Jerry of Cove; daughter Joanne Crutcher of Baker, Baker County, Ore.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by a sister and one great-grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital through Loveland Chapel, 1508 4th St., La Grande, OR 97850.

GLEN ARNOLD PARMLEY 1930-2007

Glen [Miles "Bill" Monroe, Frank "Hence," Miles R., Garner, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], magistrate for District 1 in Wayne County, Ky., died July 7, 2007, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, at Lexington, Fayette County, Ky. He was born July 14, 1930, the son of Miles "Bill" Monroe and Martha Elizabeth (Humble) Parmley, in Wayne County. He and Hazel Edwards were married Oct. 2, 1929, in Kentucky. Glen is survived by survived by his widow; sons Keith and Roger D.; daughter Nancy K. Carter; brothers James, Olen and Donald; sisters Mary Smith, Eva Whitt, Lela Daniels and Jean Brittand; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Johnny and Robert; and five siblings who died in infancy, Earl, Mattie, Betty, Elmer and Roy. Flags at the Wayne County Courthouse were flown at half staff in honor of Glen who was elected to office in November, 2006, and began his term on Jan. 1, 2007. "Glen Parmley has served in this position honorably, with great dedication and full vigor," County Judge-Executive Greg Rankin said. "Glen had a very big heart for the people in his district and he cared very much about the issues in his district." Burial was at Monticello's Elk Spring Cemetery.

IRENE J. (BACHUZEWSKI) PARMELEE 1919-2007

Irene, widow of William H. "Grassy" Parmelee Jr. [unplaced], died June 12, 2007, at Springside in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Mass. She was born July 14, 1919, daughter of Alexander and Sophie Plotczyk Bachuzewski, in Holyoke, Hampden County, Mass. Primarily a homemaker, she worked at Westinghouse while raising her family. Before her marriage, she was a hairdresser. She moved to Pittsfield in her youth and was a 1937 graduate of Pittsfield High School. She was a communicant of St. Mark's Church and a member of its Rosary Sodality. She also belonged to the Cheshire Kiwanis Club and the former Bartlett School Parent Teacher Assn. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening, cooking and bird-watching. She and Grassy were married Nov. 26, 1942; he died April 4, 2007. She was preceded in death by brother Alexander Bachuzewski. She is survived by daughter Christine Merlet of Cheshire, Berkshire County, Mass.; son William III of Pittsfield; brother Thomas Batch of Hudson, Columbia County, N.Y.; grandchildren Wendy Parmelee, Shane C. and Cathleen Doolan, and William H. Parmelee IV; five step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and her cat, Pilot.

JEAN B. PARMELEE 1924-2007

Jean [unplaced] of Honeoye Falls, Monroe County, N.Y., died May 18, 2007. She was born Feb. 7, 1924, the daughter of Herman O. and Mildred.

BETTY (MITCHELL) PARMELEE 1918-2007

Betty, widow of Cmdr. Clyde "Harless" Harless [Clyde Deans, Benjamin Franklin, Moses Edwards, Moses, Oliver, Jonathan, Joshua, John, John], died April 9, 2007, at Gainesville, Alachua County, Fla. Betty was born July 28, 1918, at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Okla., to William and Gladys (Harmon) Mitchell. After several moves with her father who worked for the Ford Motor Co., the Mitchells settled in Swarthmore, Delaware County, Pa. Betty was a 1939 graduate of Swarthmore College, one of the first women admitted to the School of Economics. She and Harless on March 28, 1942, at Pensacola, Santa Rosa County, Fla., and began a her career as a Navy wife. They retired to the Florida Keys in 1974. In 1987 they moved to Gainesville. After her husband died in 1998, Betty and her sister, Billy Young, spent several months together each year in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa., during the summers and Gainesville during the winters. Betty is survived by her children, Anne M., Clyde "Chip" H. and William G. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and North Florida Botanical Society or a charity of your choice.

MARY LOUISE (ISLER) PARMELEE 1912-2007

Mary, widow of Nelson E. [Albert H., Alanson, Nathaniel, Elihu, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] and a registered nurse, died April 8, 2007. The long-time resident of Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Conn., had been a resident of MasoniCare in Wallingford, New Haven County, Conn. Mary, the daughter of Bingham and Eula May (Basden) Isler was born Nov. 19, 1912, in Jones County, N.C., and raised in Goldsboro, Wayne County, N.C. She was a registered nurse, having trained at Lankenau Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa., and worked as an industrial nurse at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for many years. She was a member of the Congregational Church of Windsor Locks until her move to Wallingford. She is survived by sons Nelson of LaGrangeville, Dutchess County, N.Y., and James of Carver, Plymouth County, Mass.; daughter Judith P. Shea of Wayne, Delaware County, Pa; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Her husband, Nelson, died in 1978. Burial was at Windsor Locks' Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 188, North Haven, CT 06473-0188. The B.C. Bailey Funeral Home of Wallingford was in charge of arrangements.

HELEN 'PAM' SHERMAN PARMALEE 1914-2007

"Pam," [Daniel Witherstine, George Lewis, Philo, Amos, Nehemiah, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a dancer, choreographer and dance teacher, died May 28, 2007, in her hometown of Rochester, Monroe County, N.Y., at Life Care Center, where she had been a resident. Pam was born June 24, 1914, the daughter of Daniel W. and Edna (Sherman) Parmalee. She attended school in Rochester through the 11th grade and graduated at San Diego High School in 1932. She attended Los Angeles Junior College and the Ernest Belcher School of Dance. With her late dance partner Louise Davidson, she traveled extensively overseas on USO shows and appeared on national theater circuits and television shows with such notables as Gertrude Lawrence, Ella Fitzgerald, Lucille Ball, Pee Wee King, Tex Beneke and the Glenn Miller Band. She owned and operated the Pamela and Louise Dance Studio for 66 years in Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind., and Peru, Miami County, Ind., and then in Rochester, retiring in 1999. She choreographer shows for the Fulton County, N.Y., Players and groups from Plymouth and Tippecanoe Valley high schools. From 1976, she was a correspondent for the Pharos-Tribune in Logansport, Cass County, Ind., and the South Bend Tribune; she was the Fulton County, N.Y., reporter for radio station WNZE in Plymouth. Pam was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Rochester, the Eagles and Moose auxiliaries, AARP, the National Assn. of Dance and Affiliated Arts, the Rochester Arts Commission and Toastmaster Clubs. She is survived by a nephew, Lonnie Parmalee of Union City, Calif., and two grand-nieces. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edgar S. Parmalee. Burial was at Rochester's Odd Fellows Cemetery; the Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home of Rochester was in charge of arrangements.

DAVID GUILFORD PARMALEE 1915-2007

David [Frank Elliott, Joseph Elliott, Samuel Ward, David, David, Joseph, Joseph, Isaac, John, John], an employee of the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. for 36 years and longtime resident of Big Bear, San Bernardino County, Calif., died March 17, 2007. He was born on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 1915, in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn., the son of Frank E. and Myrtle Centennial (Mc Cune) Parmelee. As a young boy during the Great Depression, David worked on Saturdays, picking up, pressing and delivering dry-cleaning. After graduating high school, David put his college plans on hold and worked full-time in the dry-cleaning business. He finally obtained a bachelor's degree in 1962. His business career varied from dishwasher to sales clerk to producing business motion pictures to being an agent for John Hancock. He retired as a staff manager from the insurance company in 1976. David was a member of the Masonic Lodge, beginning in 1943 at the Harding Lodge No. 584 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., and continued with Lodge No. 617 in Big Bear, which he joined in 1977; He was master of the lodge in 1953 and again in 1993. He was also a member of the Big Bear Lake Shriners Club, a charter member of the Big Bear #638 High Twelve Club, and a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Big Bear Valley. Moving to Big Bear Valley in the 1950s, David, his wife, Bonnie, and Jim Boyd established a drive-in movie theater. Bonnie wired all the speakers for the drive-in while their children worked the snack bar. David was active with the Valley Singers and the Big Bear Barbershop Singers. He was preceded in death by his daughter Martha "Marty" Louise in 1961. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Bonnie Louise (Carson); daughter Donna Bennett; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. The oldest grandson, Terry Bennett, has been living with and taking care of David and Bonnie for the past four years. Burial was at the Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside County, Calif. Big Bear Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

WALTER A. PARMELEE 1918-2007

Walter [Daniel L., Owen J., Owen J., Jehiel Nettleton, Jeremiah, Timothy, Mark, Job, John, John], a lifetime resident of Hamden, New Haven County, Conn., died March 10, 2007, at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven. He was born in New Haven on March 22, 1918. Walter was a World War II Army veteran who enlisted and served for nearly five years in the South Pacific, receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. As he was a retiree after 30 years with the New Hampshire Insurance Co (later AIG) and could be heard on many occasions reminding people to be careful. Walter was an avid bowler, golfer and softball player, and took great joy in following the University of Connecticut's women’s basketball team, when he was no longer able to play himself. He was proud to have seen the Boston Red Sox win the World Series after a lifetime of being a dedicated fan. He also enjoyed playing his guitar and took great joy in storytelling, especially with his grandchildren gathered around him. He was a founding member of Hamden's Dunbar United Church of Christ, actively serving for more than 50 years. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Pauline "Polly"; a brother, Arthur O. and his wife Gisela of Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.; a sister, Marion Costello of Benicia, Solano County, Calif.; twins Dennis and wife Ruth Ellen and David and wife Shirley; a daughter, Cindy and husband Mark Maris of Nashua, Hillsborough County, N.H.; and grandchildren Jennifer Childs and husband Christopher, Allison Parmelee and husband Joel Waggener, David W. Parmelee, and Lizzie Maris; and great-grandson George Childs. Services were at Dunbar United Church of Christ, and burial followed at New Haven's Beaverdale Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Walter A. Parmelee Memorial Fund at Dunbar United Church of Christ. The Beecher and Bennett Funeral Home in Hamden was in charge of arrangements.

LUCILLE (GEDEON) PARMLEY 1920-2007

Lucille, a longtime Fuller Brush saleswoman and wife of James Frederick [Seba, Mary Ellen & Henry, Joseph, Henry, John, Henry, Henry, John, Edmund, John, --?--, Henry], a World War II veteran, of Bethel Park, Allegheny County, Pa., died Feb. 19, 2007, after a short illness. She and her husband of 55 years previously lived at Mount Lebanon and Aspinwall in the same county. Even in her 80s, Lucille was selling Fuller items after 40 years. Previously she had worked as secretary and receptionist for WWSW radio and was a professional musician. In the 1930s and '40s she led the Gedeon Melodeons, also known as Lucille Gedeon and her all-girl orchestra. She is survived by her children, Cassandra Ostrowski and Pamela, Robin and Christopher Parmley; grandchildren Zachery Ostrowski, Wendy Craton and Valerie Norcross; and four great-grandchildren. Services were private. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to your favorite charity in her memory. Arrangements were handled by William Eckels Funeral Home in Beechview, Pa.

ANNA LEE (PARMALEY) GOODEN 1925-2007

Anna [Roland Duvall, Miles, Emerson Bell, Garner, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a resident of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Ill., and a health-care facility housekeeper, died Feb. 5, 2007, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Sangamon County, Ill. She was born Sept. 24, 1925, in Monticello, Wayne County, Ky., the daughter of Roland Duvall and Remie F. (Southwood) Parmaley. She married James V. Gooden on Aug. 9, 1967, in Jacksonville, and he survives. Anna was a housekeeper at Modern Care and earlier at Norbury Sanitarium. She had worked at NESCO during World War II. She especially enjoyed caring for the elderly. Among her other survivors are stepchildren Bruce Gooden and Gillian Curl, both of England; two step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sister Opal Bell of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. She was preceded in death stepson Alan Gooden; sister Katha Alcorn and brothers Herschel and Randolph Parmaley. Services were at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville, and burial was at Diamond Grove Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Assn.

JAMES FRANCIS PARMELE 1947-2007

Jim [unplaced], a long-time employee for the state of Florida, died Jan. 28, 2007, at his home in Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. He was born Feb. 15, 1947, the son of James and Dorothy Parmele, in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, N.Y., and was a 1965 graduate of Augustinian Academy. He received a B.A. in American Studies in 1969 from Merrimac College in North Andover, Essex County, Mass. He served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with duty in Darmstadt, Germany. He was employed for 36 years by the Florida Department of Child Support Enforcement. Jim volunteered and contributed to various charitable organizations and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. His hobbies included sports, coaching Little League baseball, car races and building street rods. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Patricia (Peischl); sons Christopher of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, N.C., and Matthew of Jacksonville; grandson Aaron Parmele of North Carolina; sisters Judy Bonner of Greensboro, Guilford County, N.C., and Mary Alice Linder of Smithfield, Isle of Wright County, Va.; nephews; aunts; uncles and numerous cousins. A memorial Mass was said Aug. 4, at St. Rita’s Church at Deferiet, Jefferson County, N.Y., with the Rev. Andrew R. Mulvaney, pastor, officiating. Interment was at Black River Cemetery, Rutland, Jefferson County, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assn. or to a charitable organization of one’s choice.

BARBARA ANN (PARMELEE) LUDLOW 1970-2007

Barbara [Anthony "Tony" Earl, Ellis Earl, George Wilson, George, Epaphroditus, Aaron, Cornelius, Josiah, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], formerly of Long Island and Hudson Falls, Washington County, N.Y., died Jan. 11, 2007, in North Carolina. She was born Dec. 17, 1970 to Anthony "Tony" and Jeanette "Jan" Esther (Rosson) Parmelee. Barbara and Jeffrey Ludlow were married Nov. 6, 1996. She recently located to North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her father, Tony. She is survived by her mother, Jan, of Queensbury, Warren County, N.Y.; sisters Cheryl Winslow and Patty Sabin and their families. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations can be sent to: St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or a charity of one's choice. A memorial service was held at the Church of the Messiah in Glens Falls, Warren County, N.Y.

2006

JIM PARMLEY ca 1930-2006

Services for Jim [unplaced], of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, were Dec, 12, 2006, at Holly Tree Chapel with the Lowe Funeral Home of Quitman, Wood County, Texas, in charge of arrangements. He was 80.

GEORGE ERWIN PARMELEE 1931-2006

George [Ellis Earl, George Wilson, George, Epaphroditus, Aaron, Cornelius, Josiah, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a tech sergeant in the Air Force and a resident of St. Simons Island, Glynn County, Ga., died Dec, 12, 2006. He was born Jan. 12, 1931, the son of Ellis Earl and Dorothy Gertrude (Symons) Parmelee. Survivors include his widow, Daphne Hall (Grice), whom he married July 27, 1956, and daughters Cindie A., Sandra R. and Debra L.

ANTHONY 'TONY' PARMELE 1914-2006

Tony [Bert Baldwin, Clifford, Aaron Baldwin, Bela, Reuben, John, John, John, John, John], who worked for the Philippine meat and construction industries, died Dec. 7, 2006. He was born Dec. 3, 1914, the son of Bert and Luisa (Palanca) Parmelee in Bintuan, Palawan, in the Philippines. He married a childhood friend, Natividad Lisboa, on Dec. 12, 1939, and had five children -- Mary Ann, Harry, Shirley, Ruby, and Grace -- 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In the Philippines, Tony was an entrepreneur, issuing government contracts with the local meat industry. He was also involved in the construction contract of the U.S. Coast Guard in Busuanga, where he served as mayor from 1964 to 1967. He moved to New York in 1971, Hawaii in 1972, and settled in Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif., in 1982. Some of his passions were collecting coins and playing mah jong, poker and solitaire. A viewing was held at the Elk Grove Funeral Chapel in Sacramento, and a Mass was recited at St. Paul's Catholic Church.

DRACINE 'DRA' (BECK) PARMLEY 1910-2006

Dra, widow of George L. [Henry Stephen, James Knox Polk, Stephen, John, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], died Nov. 28, 2006, at her home in Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kans. Dra was born Sept. 11, 1910, in Needmore, Cleveland County, Okla., to Daniel Sequoyah Sr. and Margaretta (Green) Beck. She moved with her family to Barnsdall, Osage County, Okla., in 1921; she later graduated from Barnsdall in 1929. She and George, an employee of the U.S. Postal Service, were married June 1, 1931. Dra was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Barnsdall, later transferring her membership to the 1st Baptist Church of Arkansas City, when they moved in 1934. Dra was a homemaker whose interests included gardening, reading, and genealogy. Her passion for genealogy led her to author several family histories, which have been published by various historical periodicals. The daughter of original Cherokee enrollees, Dra was also an enrolled of member of the Cherokee Nation. Survivors include son Thomas L. of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kans.; daughter Pamela White of Arkansas City; sisters Betty J. Feak of Seattle, King County, Wash., and Esca Dean Huff of Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colo.; brother Buel D. Beck of Arkansas City; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, George; brothers Daniel S Beck Jr. of Arkansas City and Robert L. Beck of Tempe, Maricopa County, Ariz.; and sister Helen Westbrook of Arkansas City. Burial was at Riverview Cemetery. Memorials have been established with the Barnsdall High School and the Goingsnake District Heritage Assn. Contributions may be made through the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City.

GARY THOMAS PARMELE JR. 1968-2006

Gary [Gary Thomas, --?--], of Afton, Ottawa County, Okla., died at the scene of a one-vehicle accident in Delaware County, Okla., on Nov. 5, 2006. He was born July 14, 1968. His family had recently had lost their home in a fire. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Gary was northbound on County Road NS 510 at a high rate of speed when he ran off the road right side of the road, struck an embankment, a tree, a utility pole and rolled the vehicle. Gary was driving at least 65 mph in a 45-mph zone on a gravel road shortly after 8 p.m., Trooper Brian McSlarrow said. Gary's passenger and stepson, Christopher Shum, 14, was flown to Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Mo., where he was treated. Neither was wearing a seat belt, officials said; Gary was thrown from the vehicle and Christopher crawled out of the vehicle. The two had been hunting and were headed back to the motel where they had been staying in the wake of a fire that destroyed their home Oct. 20, according to McSlarrow. Pat Laub, owner of the Afton Route 66 Motel, where the family was staying, said she established an account for the family at Security Bank & Trust in Afton. [Details: (918) 257-4242.] Motel manager Wanda Cummings, said Gary's widow and her five children are in need.

ELEANOR G. (Mc ALDUFF) PARMELEE 1911-2006

Eleanor, widow of Gillette F. [unplaced], a longtime waitress, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, at the Beverly Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Mass. She was born Oct. 7, 1911, in Boston, Suffolk County, Mass., the daughter of Herbert and Margaret (Steele) McAlduff. She is survived by her daughter, Gail S. Holland of Plymouth and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her siblings. A funeral Mass was recited at St. Bonaventure Church in Plymouth and burial was at Pine Hills Cemetery in Quincy, Norfolk County, Mass.. The Cartmell Funeral Home of Plymouth was in charge of arrangements. Donations in her memory may be made to the DAV Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

LONNIE D. PARMELEE 1940-2006

Lonnie, a machinist, died Oct. 6, 2006, at Southwest Medical Center, Liberal, Seward County, Kans. He was born Nov. 8, 1940, in Liberal, the son of Pete [unplaced] and Margaret C. (Palmer) Parmelee. He attended schools in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kans., Liberal and was graduated from Turpin High School in Turpin, Beaver County, Kans., in 1959. A machinist, he worked in Houston, Harris County, Texas, for 20 years, and then returned to Turpin where he worked for Disco Machines for the past 20 years. Lonnie was a member of the Turpin United Methodist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Lane Day Post No. 3166, Liberal. He served in the Army. In 1963, he married Barbara Roehr in Irving, Dallas County, Texas. Survivors include his mother of Turpin; brother Don of Murphy, Collin County, Texas; and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; sister Colleen; and half-brother L.B. Parmelee. Services were at the Turpin United Methodist Church with the Revs. Stanley Lehnert and Larry Young presiding. Inurnment was at a later date. Miller Mortuary in Liberal handled the arrangements. Memorials may be sent to the Turpin United Methodist Church Parsonage Building Fund, in care of the mortuary.

SHIRLEY H. (JOHNSTON) PARMELEE 1923-2006

Shirley, wife of Charles "Dan" Dan [Dan Edward, Charles Daniel, Hezekiah, Dan, Dan, Hezekiah, Joel, John, John] of Middletown, Middlesex County, Conn., died Oct. 3, 2006 at Middlesex Hospital. She was born Dec. 13, 1923, in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn., the daughter of Raymond W. and Alice (Anderson) Johnston. She was a graduate of the University of Minnesota and a member of Alpha Omega Phi sorority. A former resident of Clinton, Middlesex County, Conn., she was a member of Holy Advent Church where she was a Sunday school teacher and served as editor of the church paper for many years. She and her husband retired to Charleston, Charleston County, S.C., for 14 years, before returning to Connecticut in 2002. She is survived by her husband of 56 years; brother Raymond W. Johnston Jr. of Duarte, Los Angeles County, Calif.; sons Dan E. of Tacoma, Pierce County, Wash., and John W. of Storrs. Tolland County, Conn.; daughters Ann H. (Parmelee) LeVasseur of Clinton, New Haven County, Conn., and Joan M. (Parmelee) Stephenson of Midwest City, Oklahoma County, Okla.; grandchildren Jeremy D. Hansen, Catherine LeVasseur, Nicholas Stephenson, Adam Stephenson, and David, Christine and Caitlin Parmelee.; and great-grandson Christian D. Hansen. The family requested that no flowers be sent nor contributions be made in her memory. Arrangements were handled by Robinson, Wright and Weymer of Essex, Middlesex County, Conn.

RICHARD LEROY PARMELEE 1915-2006

Richard [unplaced] of Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, died Sept. 4, 2006. He was born Feb. 3, 1915, and lived for a while in Indiana. Services were at Sidney's Holy Angels Church. The Adams Funeral Home of Sidney was in charge of arrangements.

FELIX MAURICE PARMLEY 1926-2006

Felix [Arch Buchanan, Isaac Buchanan, Edward Mitchison, Samuel, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a dairy farmer, died Sept. 20, 2006, at Whitehouse, Smith County, Texas. He was born Aug. 1, 1926, the son of Arch Buchanan and Zula (Dennis) Parmley, in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas, where he lived most of his life. He and Bonnie Castleberry were married July 19, 1947, at Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He attended Central Heights High School and served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of Whitehouse's 1st Baptist Church and the Nacogdoches County Exposition Center. He served on the boards of AMPI, the Farm Bureau, the Piney Woods Steer Show and Central Heights School. He was preceded in death by a son, Hubert Maurice, in 1990. Survivors include his wife; son Felix "Mike" of Whitehouse; sisters Madaleine Stidger of Tyler, Smith County, Texas, and Jesse Weatherly of Nacogdoches; and three grandchildren. Burial was in Nacogdoches' Rock Springs Cemetery. Laird Funeral Home of Nacogdoches was in charge of arrangements.

ARTHUR 'ART' HAWLEY PARMELEER 1943-2006

Art [Arthur Hawley, Arthur Hawley, Joseph Elliott, Samuel Ward, David, David, Joseph, Joseph, Isaac, John, John], a 36-year project manager at the IBM Corp., died Aug. 30, 2006, at HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield County Care Center in Louisville, Boulder County, Colo., after a five-year battle with cancer. He was born April 3, 1943, in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., the son of Dr. Arthur Hawley and Jean (Rheinefrank) Parmelee. Art's family moved to Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles County, Calif., in 1940, where he became a 1961 graduate of University High School. He obtained a degree in mathematics at UCLA in 1965 and worked at the university from 1964 to 1970. Art moved to Boulder, Boulder County, Colo., in 1970, where he began working for IBM, and then moved to Niwot, Boulder County, Colo., in 1980. He and Mary J. Golliet were wed on May 29, 1995, at Peaceful Valley, Boulder County, Colo. He retired from IBM in July, 2005. Art was a member of the Boulder Rifle club; the Peak to Peak Miata Club, where he served as webmaster; and the Harper Lake Model Yacht Club. He was a soccer coach, Cub Scout leader and 4-H supporter. He enjoyed photography, Miata rides, biking, boating, camping, cross-country skiing and travel. Art was preceded in death by his mother, Jean. He is survived by wife Mary; son Eric of Missoula, Missoula County, Mont.; daughters Lisa of Silt, Garfield County, Colo., and Tammy Ornstein of Boulder; stepdaughters Larisa Pavlick of Frederick, Weld County, Colo., and Rachelle Wagoner of Eagle, Eagle County, Colo.; his father, Arthur, of Pacific Palisades; brother Tim of Malibu, Los Angeles County, Calif.; sisters Ann of Garberville, Humboldt County, Calif., and Ellen of Pacific Palisades; and six grandchildren. Inurnment was at Foothills Gardens of Memory, Longmont, Boulder County, Colo. Ahlberg Funeral Chapel of Longmont was in charge of arrangements.

ARTHUR PARMELEE 1926-2006

Arthur, a resident of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz., died Aug. 27, 2006. Art, the only child of Ira [unplaced] and Minnie Parmelee, was born in June, 1926.

ARTHUR LEROY PARMELEE 1924-2006

Arthur [unplaced], a resident of Milford, New Haven County, Conn., died there Aug. 7, 2006. He was born March 18, 1924. Among his survivors is his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" (Hayes) Parmelee.

RONALD E. NETHERY 1948-2006

Ronald E. Nethery died July 25, 2006, at his home in Charlestown, Clark County, Ind. He was born Jan. 23, 1948. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Parmley) Nethery [unplaced]; sons Morris, Mark and Charles; daughters Saundra Carr, Anne Ray and Teresa Florez; stepchildren Starla Henry and Matt Glasco; sister Pat Douglas; brothers Bruce and Mike; and 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Grayson Funeral Home of Charlestown was in charge of arrangements.

JOHN OSBORN PARMELEE 1918-2006

John [Willis Isaac, Frederick M., Horace, Joel, Joel. Joel, John, John] a lifelong resident of Durham, Middlesex County, Conn., died June 14, 2006. He was born Oct. 23, 1918, one of Willis Isaac and Esther Eliot (Clarke) Parmelee's 11 children, and served in the South Pacific during World War II. Among his survivors are widow Jean (Peterson); son Terry, the fire chief of Middlefield, Middlesex County, Conn.; and grandson Ryan T., an Army staff sergeant and Iraq War veteran.

SAMUEL ROSS PARMELEE 1948-2006

Samuel R. Parmelee, a veteran of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, died May 21, 2006, at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, Franklin County, N.Y. He was born in Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pa., on Jan. 2, 1918, the son of Clifford Hunt [Samuel Benjamin, Eliab Harvey, Eliab, Eliab, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] and Louise Magdeline (Latt) Parmelee. The family soon moved to Syracuse, Monroe County, N.Y., where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1940 and a Master of Forestry degree in 1942 from the New York State College of Forestry. Samuel was a World War II veteran, a captain in the 871st Aviation Battalion (Corps of Engineers) in command of Company C, part of the force that drove the Japanese out of New Guinea and the Philippines. He was married to Jean Ellen Schermerhorn, a social worker, on June 7, 1941, at Syracuse, Onondaga County, N.Y.; they had three children, Robert, Linda and William. After Jean's death in 1986, he married Dorothy Dunn. Samuel was a resident of Tupper Lake, Franklin County, N.Y., at the time of his death.

GEORGE LEE PARMLEY 1912-2006

George [Henry Stephen, James Knox Polk, Stephen, John, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a 42-year employee of the U.S. Postal Service, died May 11, 2006, at his home in Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kans. He was born Feb. 8, 1912, at Linn Creek, Camden County, Mo., the son of Henry and Nancy (Curtis) Parmley. At age 5, his family moved to Oklahoma, first to Norfolk, then to Yale, Payne County. After graduating Yale High School in 1930, he moved to Barnsdall, Osage County, Okla., where he was hired on at the post office. He and Dracine Beck were wed at Barnsdall's 1st Baptist Church on June 1, 1931. They moved to Arkansas City in 1934 where George worked for the Postal Service, retiring in 1973 as superintendent of mails. Among George's interests were golf, fishing, gardening, Oklahoma State athletics and Parmley genealogy. Throughout the 1950s he was active in the fledgling Arkansas City Baseball Assn. and assisted with the Junior League teams. Among his survivors are his wife; daughter Pamela White of Arkansas City; son Thomas L. of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kans.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother James E. of Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas; and sister Marye McGurk of Goleta, Santa Barbara County, Calif. He was preceded in death by sister Martha Ripley of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif. Memorial donations may be made to the Yale High School Athletic Department in care of the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City.

MARY CUNHA (ENOS) PARMELEE 1921-2006

Mary [unplaced], a resident of San Leandro, Alameda County, Calif., died May 9, 2006. She was born Feb. 12, 1921. Among her survivors are husband Marcus and daughters Julie and Luci.

CHARITY ANN PARMELEE 1923-2006

Charity [unplaced], a resident of Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Fla., died March 19, 2006. She was born Sept. 28, 1923. The Robert J. Babione Funeral Home of Boca Raton was in charge of arrangements.

LYMAN PARMLEY 1933-2006

Lyman [Denver Ray, Giles, Giles, Robert, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a retired farmer and businessman, died Feb. 2, 2006, at his home in Daysville, Todd County, Ky. He was born April 26, 1933, in Monticello, Wayne Count, Ky., son of Denver and Mary (Barnes) Parmley. He married Mary "Carolyn" Carolyn (Warmock) in 1961; she preceded him in death in 2002. Lyman was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Westside Church of Christ and attended the Crittenden Drive Church of Christ. Lyman is survived by son Chad of Hopkinsville, Christian County, Ky.; brother Robert A. of Daysville; sister Mary Joyce Dunbar of Monticello, Ky.; and one grandson. Burial was in Todd County Meadow Haven. The Latham Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DORA ALICE (PARMLEY) MORGAN 1910-2006

Dora [Thomas W., Thomas William, Robert, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] died Jan. 14, 2006, at the Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitaton Center, in Somerset, Pulaski County, Ky. She was born in Russell County, Ky., on Nov. 16, 1910, daughter of Thomas W. and Effie (Whittle) Parmley. She married George Dewey Morgan, who died in 1983. She is survived by three grandsons and two granddaughters. She was also preceded in death by daughter Irene Morgan Upchurch; sisters Ollie Burgess and Mollie Smith; and brothers Jiles and Abner. She was a member of Rogers Grove Baptist Church. Services were held at the Hickey & Son Funeral Home in Monticello, Wayne County, Ky., with Brother David Coy Webb officiating. Burial was in Monticello's Elk Spring Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Parmley's Grove Cemetery Fund.

BEATRICE M. (---) PARMELEE 1928-2006

Beatrice, wife of Donald L. [unplaced], died Jan. 6, 2006, at her home in Mesa, Maricopa County, Ariz. Services were at All Saints Catholic Church. She was born Sept. 21, 1928. Among her survivors is her husband.

RANDOLPH 'RANDY' LEE PARMLEY 1945-2006

Randy [William Laurence, Walter "Lee" Lee, George Washington, Edward Mitchison, Samuel, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a resident of Houston, Harris County, Texas, died Jan. 3, 2006. He was born Feb. 6, 1945, in Harris County, Texas. Burial was at Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas.

2005

SCOTT EDWARD PARMELEE 1973-2005

Scott [unplaced], a die-hard New York Yankees fan, died Dec. 28, 2005, of complications from asthma. Scott was born July 5, 1973, in Yonkers, Westchester County, N.Y. He attended local schools and was graduated from Yonkers' Lincoln High School. He married his childhood sweetheart, Jessica Franco, on March 17, 1991. Scott and his family moved to Las Vegas, Clark County, Nev., in the early '90s, where he was self-employed. He is survived by his wife; daughters April and Faith; mother and stepfather Laura and Domenico Sgambelluri; and brother Adam of Las Vegas. Burial was at Las Vegas' Palm Memorial Park-Northwest. In lieu of flowers, contributions will be accepted by Laura Sgambelluri on behalf of Scott's children; I have no contact information.

CARLEEN E. (---) PARMELEE 1917-2005

Carleen [unplaced], a resident of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Okla., died Nov. 22, 2005. She was born April 8, 1917.

GERALD "JERRY" A. PARMELEE 1940-2005

Jerry [E. Clark, H. Egbert, James C., Rufus H., Henry K., Henry, Samuel, Joseph, Isaac, John, John], a lifelong resident of Penn Yan, Yates County, N.Y., died Nov. 8, 2005. He was born Nov. 8, 2005, the son of E. Clark and Isabelle (Hopkins) Parmelee. He was a retired dispatcher for the Sheriff's Department and previously was the village police and fire dispatcher in Elmira Heights, Chemung County, N.Y. He also worked for the Long Milk Haulers of Penn Yann. He was a member of local Moose Club, the local Fire Department Hydrant Hose Company, captain of the local Fire Police Assn. and president of the county Fire Police Assn. Jerry is survived by his wife of 44 years, Lenny; his mother; and children Jeff of Florida, Penny Grillo of Auburn, Cayuga County, N.Y., Tresa Hammond of Penn Yan, Tim of Albany, Albany County, N.Y., Jenifer Geinitz of Horseheads, Chemung County, N.Y., and Joy Burnett of Penn Yann; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Shirley (Parmelee) Drew of Dresden, Washington County N.Y.; and many nieces and nephews. Burial was at Penn Yan's Lakeview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Penn Yan Fire Department or to the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital Cardiac Rehab.

JAMES PAUL PARMLEY 1977-2005

James [Eric, Oliver, Andrew "Jiff," Miles R., Garner, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] was found dead in his home outside Monticello, Wayne County, Ky., with a single shotgun wound to the chest on Oct. 18, 2005. His wife, Amy (Marcum), called for help that morning upon returning home from her overnight shift at work to find him dead in the back bedroom of their mobile home. "There was blood on the door," she said, "and I opened the door and there was more blood everywhere." She said that it looked like there had been a struggle in the living room. The week before he died, she said, two men came to their home demanding to see him and threatening her and her husband, who was not home. Sheriff James L. Hill said James' death is being treated as a homicide. James was born June 14, 1977, in Monticello, Wayne County, Ky., the son of the late Eric Parmley and Judy (Brummett) Parmley Dunnagan. In addition to his wife, he is survived by brothers Eric and Michael, both of Monticello; sisters Kimberly Thompson, Marsha Phipps and Misty Daniels, all of Monticello, and Melinda Burnett of Bowling Green, Warren County, Ky. Burial was at Parnell's Methodist Church Cemetery. The Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

JAMES B. PARMLEY 1926-2005

James [Laddon, James, Robert, Hiel C., John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a carpenter, died Oct. 4, 2005, at Ste. Genevieve Care Center, Ste. Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve County, Mo., just five days after his wife, Junie Francis (Laird). He served in the Army at the end of World War II. James was born April 8, 1926, at Potosi, Washington County, Mo. He is survived by sons James of De Soto, Jefferson County, Mo., Jackie of Winegarten, Mo., Jay Michael of Lemay, St. Louis County, Mo., and Jeffrey of De Soto; brothers Luther of St. Louis and Floyd of Irondale, Washington County, Mo.; sisters Elizabeth Bunch of Potosi, Gracey Green of St. Louis, Mary Wright of St. Louis and Bertha Lee Patterson of Cuba, Crawford County, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; brothers Raymond and Robert; and sister Barbara Koskecki. He was buried at National Cemetery in Jefferson Barracks. The Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home in De Soto was in charge of arrangements.

JUNIE FRANCIS (LAIRD) PARMLEY 1931-2005

Junie, a certified nursing home nurse's aide and wife of James B. [Laddon, James, Robert, Hiel C., John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], died Sept. 29, 2005, at Ste. Genevieve Care Center, Ste. Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve County, Mo. Junie, the daughter of Lester and Dora (Turnbough) Laird, was born Jan. 6, 1931, at Bonne Terre, St. Francois County, Mo. She is survived by sons James of De Soto, Jefferson County, Mo., Jackie of Winegarten, Mo., Jay Michael of Lemay, St. Louis County, Mo., and Jeffrey of De Soto.; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers Herschel and Herman Laird, and sisters Gladys Waller, Mae Wiggins-Taylor, Rosalie Skiles-Little and Amanda Laird. The Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home in De Soto was in charge of arrangements.

CHARLES D. PARMELEE SR. 1921-2005

Charles [unplaced], a prominent real estate developer and resident of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, Calif., died Sept. 1, 2005. He was born May 4, 1921. He was a former resident of Oakmont, Sonoma County, Calif.

KENNETH EMERY PARMELEE 1925-2005

Kenneth [Harold Oren, Perry Lewis, Timothy Enoch, Jeremiah, Timothy, Mark, Job, John, John], a longtime employee for the Southern Pacific Railroad, died Aug. 30, 2005, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Natrona County, Wyo., after a brief illness. He was born March 6, 1925, in Tulare, Tulare County, Calif. (another source says Sanger, Fresno County, Calif.), the son of Harold and Edith (Fletcher) Parmelee. He was raised and educated in Sanger. He joined the Marines at 17 and spent three years in the South Pacific on several aircraft carriers during World War II. Back home in Bakersfield, Kern County, Calif., he went to work for the Southern Pacific, where he had a 42-year career as a brakeman, conductor, and assistant terminal superintendent. On July 21, 1950, he and Rita Lee Ryerson eloped to Reno, Reno County, Nev., where they were married on July 21, 1950. His interests included fly-fishing and hunting, and he enjoyed hiking and camping with his family in the Sierra Nevada. After moving to Casper, he enjoyed restoring old GTO cars, riding horses and developing the property at South Pass with his son-in-law, Don Kincheloe. He earned his private pilot's license with an IFR and commercial rating and flew single-engine planes from 1978 to 1988. He retired to Casper in 1992. Survivors include his wife; sons Michael of Bakersfield, and Steven of Norco, Riverside County, Calif.; daughters Paula Kincheloe of Casper, Rebecca Kucharski of Bakersfield, and Ruth Spurgeon of Visalia, Tulare County, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers Harold of Grants Pass, Josephine County, Ore., and Perry of Lakeview, Lake County, Ore. He was preceded in death by brothers Warren, Harvey and Wallace. Services were held Sept. 5 in Casper.

JESSE 'GENE' EUGENE NORFLEET SR. 1911-2005

"Gene," widower of Stella "Thelma" Thelma Parmley [Giles, Giles, Robert, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], died Aug. 27, 2005, at Bradley Memorial Hospital in Cleveland, Bradley County, Tenn. He was born in Wayne County, Ky., on Nov. 7, 1911, son of Joseph and Hattie (Kennett) Norfleet. He and Thelma were married April 11, 1938; she preceded him in death last year. They owned and operated retail businesses in Monticello, Wayne County Ky., Rockwood, Roane County, Tenn., and Somerset, Pulaski County, Ky. before moving to Cleveland in 1957 and opening the One-Hour Martinizing Dry Cleaners. They also owned other dry-cleaning establishments in Cleveland and Maryville, Blount County, Tenn. and Dalton, Whitfield County, Ga. They sold their business and retired in 1998. Gene was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cleveland, a 32nd-degree, lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge, a Shriner, and a member of the Scottish Rite. He was a charter member of the Cleveland Hunting Rifle and Pistol Club and was a long-time officer of the Cleveland Skeet Club. He is survived by son Jesse Eugene Norfleet Jr. of Cleveland; three grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sister Alma Norfleet. Burial was at Monticello's Elk Spring Cemetery. The Jim Rush and Hoyt G. Hickey & Son funeral homes were in charge of arrangements.

DONALD ZENO PARMELEE 1906-2005

Donald, a lifelong resident of Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio, died Aug. 27, 2005, at Altercare of Wadsworth after a brief illness. He was born April 21, 1906, at Wadsworth, the son of George Henry [Zeno Miller, Henry W., Zeno, Gardner, Nehemiah, Nehemiah, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] and Maude (Rasor) Parmelee. Donald was married to Irene T. Hall, daughter of Harry and Elsie (Snyder) Hall, on Nov. 1, 1930, at Wadsworth. She died in 2001.

MARY E. (PARMELE) DOSS 1923-2005

Mary [unplaced], a retired LPN nurse, died Aug, 26, 2005. She was born Oct. 24, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter Paulette Smith; her parents; a sister and three brothers. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law Roger and Kay Doss of Tulsa, Okla.; daughter and sons-in-law Laney and Jack Schumaker of Tahlequah, Okla., and Russell Smith Jr. of Haysville, Kans.; a brother, Robert of Clearwater, Sedgwick County, Kans.; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her brother William. Services were at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Chapel, Wichita, Kans.

EDITH HAZEL (WILMOT) PARMELEE 1912-2005

Hazel, the widow of George Henry [William Henry, Harry William, --?--] and a resident of Johnson City, Broome County, N.Y., died Aug. 5, 2005. She was born July 26, 1912, at Franklin Forts, Susquehanna County, Pa., the daughter of John and Anna Belle (Colewell) Wilmot. She and George were married Dec. 17, 1926, in Susquehanna County; he died in 1997. They had three daughters, Pauline, Helen and Joan. He had two children from another marriage, Victoria and George.

JOSEPHINE (PRZEKOP) PARMELEE 1917-2005

Josephine, widow of Frederick Willis Parmelee [Clarence Frederick, Frederick Henry, Phineas, James, Phineas, Isaac, Isaac, John, John] and a long-time resident of Norwich, New London County, Conn., died July 26, 2005, at Harrington Court in Colchester, New London County, Conn. She was born Jan. 14, 1917, and was married to Frederick on April 29, 1939, at Devine Providence Church in Norwich. He died Aug. 25, 1998, at Norwich.

DANIEL ALFRED PARMLEY 1923-2005

Daniel [Daniel A., --?--] died at his home in Poulsbo, Kitsap County, Wash., on July 10, 2005. He was born Jan. 7, 1923, in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn., to Daniel A. and Mary M. (Tye) Parmley. Daniel enlisted in the Army Air Force and served 25 years, retiring from the Air Force in 1968. He served during WWII in Burma, India and China. Daniel enjoyed playing bingo, volunteering at St. Olaf's Catholic Church, animals and loved to travel. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Daniel is survived by daughters Ralpha Reavis and Daniela Parmley and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Maria and twin David C., who died in 2003. Visitation and services were at Stone Chapel; burial was at Cherry Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to St. Olaf's Catholic Church.

DOROTHY (HARRINGTON) BELL BAKER PARMELEE 1913-2005

Dorothy, widow of James Marcus [Sylvester Harry, James Marcus, Sylvester Freeman, Alexander "Freeman," Timothy, Mark, Job, John, John], died April 30, 2005, at Sweet Brook Care Centers in Williamstown, Berkshire County, Mass., where she had resided since December 2000. Born in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Mass., on Dec. 17, 1913, the daughter of Orville and Lottie (Fitzroy) Harrington, she attended Pittsfield schools. A longtime Berkshire County resident, she lived in the towns of Adams and Florida. Dorothy was employed for five years in the housekeeping department at North Adams Regional Hospital. Husband James, whom she married in 1987, died in 1988.

JERALDEAN MARIE (MENDRALLA) PARMELEE 1946-2005

Jeraldean [unplaced] died March 31, 2005, in Mesa, Maricopa County, Ariz., after a long illness. She was born Sept. 5, 1946, in Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio, and lived in Lakewood, Cuyahoga, Ohio, before moving west.

DELORES 'DEE' (SMITH) EVANS PARMELEE 1932-2005

Dee, widow of Warren Owen Parmelee [Harold Oren, Perry Lewis, Timothy Enoch, Jeremiah, Timothy, Mark, Job, John, John] and a resident of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore., died Feb. 24, 2005. She was born Oct. 21, 1932, and married Warren in 1962. A funeral Mass was said at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.

LYDIA (STRINGER) PARMLEY 1925-2005

Lydia, widow of Oliver [Andrew "Jiff" Jefferson, Miles R., Garner, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] and a lifelong resident of Monticello, Wayne County, Ky., died Feb. 6, 2005, at Wayne County Hospital. She was born June 27, 1925, the daughter of Ephraim and Jalie Mae (Lair) Stringer. She is survived by sons Larry, Jerry, Dale, Mark and Rook, all of Monticello; daughters Charlotte Crouch of Monticello, Janet Bates and Nickie Parmley; a sister, Clara Bell of Monticello; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were husband Oliver in 1977; sons Rex and Eric Parmley; brothers Marshall and Luther Stringer; and sister Pauline Chriswell. Burial was in the Parnell Methodist Church Cemetery. Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

LEWIS WALTER PARMELEE 1957-2005

Lewis [Jack Arthur, Walter Johnston, Frank Edward, Ambrose "Andrew," Nathan Lord, Beecher, Jeremiah, Abel, Job, John, John] died Jan. 2, 2005, at his home in Endicott, Broome County, N.Y. He was born June 14, 1957, the son of Jack Arthur and Elizabeth Ann (Pinkham) Parmelee. Lewis lost his father at an early age: The Air Force staff sergeant was killed when the hurricane-hunter plane he was serving aboard as a radio operator disappeared in a storm in February, 1959. Among Lewis' survivors is a daughter, Casey.