Avarilla Simmons1

F, b. 18 October 1886, d. 3 December 1957
FatherCharles H. Simmons1 b. 6 Jan 1856, d. 30 Dec 1914
MotherAnna Crooks1 b. 18 Aug 1860, d. 15 Jul 1945
Last Edited18 Jun 2014
Birth*Avarilla Simmons was born on 18 October 1886 at Liberty, Adams, Illinois.1 
Marriage*She married Robert Archibald Murphy, son of Robert Murphy and Mary McAlister, on 19 October 1904 at East St. Louis, St. Clair, Illinois.1 
Married Name As of 19 October 1904,her married name was Murphy.1 
(Witness) CensusAvarilla Murphy appeared on the census of 20 May 1940 Precint 4, Montrose, Colorado, in the household of Harry Howard Hoover and Anna Marie Murphy; ED 43-18, sheet 12B, occupation merchant, owned home valued at $1,500, 1 daughter, father, mother-in-law and great aunt Cecellia.2 
Death*Avarilla Simmons died on 3 December 1957 at Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado, at age 71.1 

Family

Robert Archibald Murphy b. 8 Aug 1880, d. 24 Sep 1913
Child

Citations

  1. [S2274] Lynne Marie Hoover, "Family Research and Articles Sent by Lynne Marie Hoover", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Charles H. Simmons1

M, b. 6 January 1856, d. 30 December 1914
Last Edited18 Jun 2014
Birth*Charles H. Simmons was born on 6 January 1856 at Galatia, Saline, Illinois.1 
Marriage*He married Anna Crooks on 27 June 1882 at Williamson, Illinois.1 
Death*Charles H. Simmons died on 30 December 1914 at East St. Louis, St. Clair, Illinois, at age 58.1 

Family

Anna Crooks b. 18 Aug 1860, d. 15 Jul 1945
Child

Citations

  1. [S2274] Lynne Marie Hoover, "Family Research and Articles Sent by Lynne Marie Hoover", Ancestral File.

Anna Crooks1

F, b. 18 August 1860, d. 15 July 1945
Last Edited18 Jun 2014
Birth*Anna Crooks was born on 18 August 1860 at Rockport, Spencer, Indiana.1 
Marriage*She married Charles H. Simmons on 27 June 1882 at Williamson, Illinois.1 
Married Name As of 27 June 1882,her married name was Simmons.1 
Death*Anna Crooks died on 15 July 1945 at Houston, Harris, Texas, at age 84.1 

Family

Charles H. Simmons b. 6 Jan 1856, d. 30 Dec 1914
Child

Citations

  1. [S2274] Lynne Marie Hoover, "Family Research and Articles Sent by Lynne Marie Hoover", Ancestral File.

Robert Murphy1

M, b. circa 1848, d. 26 January 1890
Last Edited18 Jun 2014
Birth*Robert Murphy was born circa 1848 at Ireland.1 
Marriage*He married Mary McAlister in January 1874 at Cushendall, Antrim, Ireland.1 
Death*Robert Murphy died on 26 January 1890 at Cushendall, Antrim, Ireland.1 

Family

Mary McAlister b. c 1848, d. 29 Nov 1939
Child

Citations

  1. [S2274] Lynne Marie Hoover, "Family Research and Articles Sent by Lynne Marie Hoover", Ancestral File.

Mary McAlister1

F, b. circa 1848, d. 29 November 1939
Last Edited18 Jun 2014
Birth*Mary McAlister was born circa 1848 at Ireland.1 
Marriage*She married Robert Murphy in January 1874 at Cushendall, Antrim, Ireland.1 
Married Name As of January 1874,her married name was Murphy.1 
Death*Mary McAlister died on 29 November 1939 at Glenleslie, Clough, Ireland.1 

Family

Robert Murphy b. c 1848, d. 26 Jan 1890
Child

Citations

  1. [S2274] Lynne Marie Hoover, "Family Research and Articles Sent by Lynne Marie Hoover", Ancestral File.

Alma Grier1

F, b. 1912, d. 1964
Last Edited26 Jul 2015
Birth*Alma Grier was born in 1912 at Hotchkiss, Delta, Colorado.1,2 
Married Name As of 5 October 1936,her married name was Hoover.1 
Marriage*She married Wayne Owen Hoover, son of Harry Guy Hoover and Minnie Ann Owens, on 5 October 1936 at Colorado; buried at Olathe Cemetery.1 
Census*Alma Grier and Wayne Owen Hoover appeared on the census of 15 May 1940 at California Mesa, Montrose, Colorado, ED 43-18, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 1 son.3 
Death*Alma Grier died in 1964 at Colorado; buried at Olathe Cemetery.1,2 

Family

Wayne Owen Hoover b. 20 May 1912, d. 27 Mar 1943
Children

Citations

  1. [S2274] Lynne Marie Hoover, "Family Research and Articles Sent by Lynne Marie Hoover", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Olathe, Montrose, Colorado.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Wayne Owen Hoover1

M, b. 17 October 1937, d. 28 October 2014
FatherWayne Owen Hoover1 b. 20 May 1912, d. 27 Mar 1943
MotherAlma Grier1 b. 1912, d. 1964
Last Edited28 Aug 2015
Birth*Wayne Owen Hoover was born on 17 October 1937 at Montrose, Colorado.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 15 May 1940 California Mesa, Montrose, Colorado, in the household of Wayne Owen Hoover and Alma Grier; ED 43-18, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 1 son.1 
Obit*Wayne Owen's obituary was published in the Denver Post on 28 October 2014:
Wayne Owen Hoover, October 17, 1937-October 20, 2014 Wayne is survived by his wife Sherry, daughters Shawna and Kelly, grandchildren Liana, Morghen, Jordan and Connor. A Service will be held on October 30, 2014 2 p.m. at Southside Bible Church 7076 S. Alton Way Unit B, Centennial, CO. 80112.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  2. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Vilma Jane Hoover1

F, b. 12 June 1940, d. 10 April 1999
FatherWayne Owen Hoover1 b. 20 May 1912, d. 27 Mar 1943
MotherAlma Grier1 b. 1912, d. 1964
Last Edited1 Feb 2016
Birth*Vilma Jane Hoover was born on 12 June 1940 at Olathe, Montrose, Colorado.1 
Married Name As of circa 1960,her married name was Jane Stancato. 
Death*She died on 10 April 1999 at Graham, Pierce, Washington, at age 58.1 
ObitVilma Jane's obituary was published in the an unknown place on circa 11 April 1999:
Jane Stancato [nee Vilma Jane Hoover], born on June 12, 1940 in Olathe, Colorado, lost her fight with leukemia on April 10, 1999. Jane cherished life and family in the town of Graham, Washington. Jane touched all of us in a very special way and will be missed greatly by her family, her husband, Ken; children, Lea, Nicole, Paige and Kyle; grandchildren, Ryan Ally, C.J. and Beau; and Jane’s brother Wayne. Memorial services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 720 W. Main, Puyallup, on April 15 at 4 p.m. 

Citations

  1. [S2274] Lynne Marie Hoover, "Family Research and Articles Sent by Lynne Marie Hoover", Ancestral File.

Harre Joan Hoover1

F, b. 4 March 1936, d. 18 July 1997
FatherHarry Howard Hoover1 b. 27 Feb 1909, d. 18 Jul 1997
MotherAnna Marie Murphy1 b. 3 Sep 1907, d. 17 Mar 1986
Last Edited13 Jul 2014
Birth*Harre Joan Hoover was born on 4 March 1936 at Montrose, Colorado.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 20 May 1940 Precint 4, Montrose, Colorado, in the household of Harry Howard Hoover and Anna Marie Murphy; ED 43-18, sheet 12B, occupation merchant, owned home valued at $1,500, 1 daughter, father, mother-in-law and great aunt Cecellia.2 
Death*Harre Joan Hoover died on 18 July 1997 at Castle Rock, Douglas, Nebraska, at age 61.1 
ObitHarre Joan's obituary was published in the Daily Press on 25 July 1997:
H. Joan Williams. Accountant in Oil/Gas Industry. March 4, 1936 – July 18, 1997
H. Joan Williams, 61, a resident of the Castle Rock area since 1964, died just a few hours after her father, H. Howard Hoover of Olathe, on Friday, July 18, 1997, in the Porter Care Hospital at Denver, following a brave battle against cancer. Memorial services to honor and celebrate Mrs. Williams’ life will be officiated by the Rev. Diana Peters on Friday, July 25, at 10 a.m., from the Andrews Caldwell Gibson Funeral Home Chapel in Castle Rock. The service will conclude at the chapel. Cremation has taken place, with arrangements being handled under the direction of the funeral home.
H. Joan Hoover was born in Denver, Colo., on March 4, 1936, the daughter of H. Howard and Anna Marie (Murphy) Hoover. She married Don Williams on Feb 16, 1963 in Olathe, Colo. While attending CU in Boulder, she was a square dancer in Central City. In 1964, Mrs. Williams moved to the Castle Rock area where she was employed as an accountant in the oil and gas industry.
She is survived by her husband, Don Williams, of Castle Rock; one daughter, Missey Williams, of Boulder; one son, Mike Williams, of Parker; and three grandchildren: Hunter, Haley, and Gabrielle. Mrs. Williams is also survived by one sister, Lynne Marie and husband Dan Martin, of Mercer Island, Wash. She was preceded in death by her parents; her father, H. Howard Hoover, who died on Friday, July 1997, at his home at Olathe; and her mother, Anna Marie Hoover, who died on March 17, 1986 in Olathe. Mrs. Williams was an active member of the Desk and Derrick Club of Denver for over 35 years, serving as president of the Denver Club and as regional director in the national association. She also served on the executive committee for the Colorado Rainbow Girls.1 

Citations

  1. [S2274] Lynne Marie Hoover, "Family Research and Articles Sent by Lynne Marie Hoover", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

William Franklin Still1,2

M, b. 5 April 1894, d. 4 January 1967
MotherMary Alice Still3 b. 5 Apr 1875, d. 13 Mar 1951
Last Edited6 Aug 2014
Birth*William Franklin Still was born on 5 April 1894 at Mt. Vernon, Posey, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of John William Still and Delila Helen Hendricks; ED 50, sheet 11B, occupation farm laborer, tenure not given, married 31 years, 1 child, 1 living, grandson William lvied with them.1 
Census*William Franklin Still appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 58, sheet 4A, occupation hired man-farm laborer, single, lived with William D. Bennett family.4 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 William Franklin Still registered for the draft at Route 1, Essex, Stoddard, Missouri; at the time, he was employed by S.E. Newhouse as a farm laborer, single, described as short, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair.2 
Marriage*He married Mary Jane Bennett on 24 July 1918.3 
Census*William Franklin Still and Mary Jane Bennett appeared on the census of 1 February 1920 at Como Twp., New Madrid, Missouri, ED 119, sheet 29B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 daughter and Martha Bennett, age 16.5 
CensusWilliam Franklin Still and Mary Jane Bennett appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 at Big Lake, Mississippi, Arkansas, ED 47-4, sheet 8B, occupation farm manager, owned home, 8 children.6 
Death*William Franklin Still died on 4 January 1967 at Manila, Mississippi, Arkansas, at age 72; listed as "Will."3,7 

Family

Mary Jane Bennett b. 15 Apr 1901, d. 31 Dec 1975
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S2276] Lisa Still, "Descendants of William Franklin Still", Ancestral File.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  7. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

John William Still1,2

M, b. May 1841, d. before 18 November 1911
Last Edited13 Jul 2014
Birth*John William Still was born in May 1841 at Indiana.1 
Marriage*He married Delila Helen Hendricks on 13 March 1869 at Vermillion, Illinois.1,3 
CensusJohn William Still and Delila Helen Hendricks appeared on the census of 25 June 1880 at Elwood Twp., Vermillion, Illinois, page 425B, occupation farm laborer, 1 daughter.4 
Census*John William Still and Delila Helen Hendricks appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 50, sheet 11B, occupation farm laborer, tenure not given, married 31 years, 1 child, 1 living, grandson William lvied with them.1 
Death*John William Still died before 18 November 1911 at Indiana; Delila filed for her widow's pension.5 

Family

Delila Helen Hendricks b. Apr 1847
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S2276] Lisa Still, "Descendants of William Franklin Still", Ancestral File.
  3. [S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Civil War Pension File Index.

Delila Helen Hendricks1,2

F, b. April 1847
Last Edited13 Jul 2014
Birth*Delila Helen Hendricks was born in April 1847 at Illinois.1 
Marriage*She married John William Still on 13 March 1869 at Vermillion, Illinois.1,2 
Married Name As of 13 March 1869,her married name was Still.1,2 
CensusDelila Helen Hendricks and John William Still appeared on the census of 25 June 1880 at Elwood Twp., Vermillion, Illinois, page 425B, occupation farm laborer, 1 daughter.3 
Census*Delila Helen Hendricks and John William Still appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 50, sheet 11B, occupation farm laborer, tenure not given, married 31 years, 1 child, 1 living, grandson William lvied with them.1 

Family

John William Still b. May 1841, d. b 18 Nov 1911
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Cynthia Nelums1,2

F, b. 3 March 1924, d. 2 September 2010
Last Edited16 Oct 2016
Birth*Cynthia Nelums was born on 3 March 1924 at Dover, Stewart, Tennessee; daughter of James Charlie Nelums and Edith Reynolds.1,3 
Married Name As of 23 March 1940,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married John Dillard Curtis, son of John Dillard Curtis and Mattie Pearl Ezell, on 23 March 1940 at Kentucky.1 
Married Name As of after 1975,her married name was Riley. 
Death*Cynthia Nelums died on 2 September 2010 at Princeton, Caldwell, Kentucky, at age 86; buried as Cynthia Curtis Riley at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Webster County.1 
ObitCynthia's obituary was published in the Morgans Funeral Home on 3 September 2010:
Mrs. Cynthia Riley, age 86 of Princeton (Formerly of the Farmersville Community) died on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 3:30 AM at Tradewater Health & Rehab Center in Dawson Springs, KY. She was a homemaker and member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include six sons, James Curtis of Caldwell Co., Buddy Curtis & wife, Linda of Booneville, IN, Roger Curtis & wife, Barb of Evansville, IN, Melvin Curtis & wife, Gloria, Dawson Springs, KY, Michael "Spanky" Curtis of Caldwell Co. KY, Joe Curtis & wife, Kathy, Caldwell Co., KY, one daughter, Paula Dunning & wife, Dale, Caldwell Co., KY, fourteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren, several great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, J.D. Curtis, 2nd husband, Roy Delbert Riley, one son, Charles Curtis, several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. Dean Ray officiating and burial to follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Clay KY.2 

Family

John Dillard Curtis b. 1 Apr 1920, d. 22 Apr 1975
Children

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Odd Fellows, Webster, Kentucky.
  2. [S2277] Morgans Funeral Home, 12 Jul 2014.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1778] Kentucky Dept. for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Records.

James Curtis1

M, b. 3 May 1941, d. 11 July 2014
FatherJohn Dillard Curtis1 b. 1 Apr 1920, d. 22 Apr 1975
MotherCynthia Nelums1 b. 3 Mar 1924, d. 2 Sep 2010
Last Edited30 Apr 2016
Birth*James Curtis was born on 3 May 1941 at Kentucky.1 
Death*He died on 11 July 2014 at Princeton, Caldwell, Kentucky, at age 73.1 
ObitJames's obituary was published in the Morgans Funeral Home on 12 July 2014:
James "Jim" Curtis age 73 of Princeton died on Friday, July 11 at 3:30 p.m. at Princeton Health & Rehab Center following a short illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.D. Curtis and Cynthia Nelums Riley, two brothers, Charlie and Mike Curtis. Survivors include three daughters, Rhonda Carter of Booneville IN, Becky Robey of Evansville IN, Jamie Tooley of Owensboro KY, four grandchildren, Kristi Carter, Amanda Mathis, Baeleigh Tooley, Joseph Tooley, one great grandchild, Kassidy Fontenot, four brothers, Buddy Curtis, Booneville IN, Roger Curtis of Evansville IN, Melvin Curtis of Princeton KY, Joe Curtis of Princeton KY and one sister, Paula Dunning of Princeton KY. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at Morgan's. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, 1:30 p.m. at James Family Cemetery with Phillip Dunning officiating.1 

Citations

  1. [S2277] Morgans Funeral Home, 12 Jul 2014.

Mary Jane Bennett1

F, b. 15 April 1901, d. 31 December 1975
Last Edited19 Mar 2016
Birth*Mary Jane Bennett was born on 15 April 1901 at Posey, Indiana; daughter of Walker Marion Bennett and Mahalia Harp.1 
Married Name As of 24 July 1918,her married name was Still.1 
Marriage*She married William Franklin Still, son of Mary Alice Still, on 24 July 1918.1 
Census*Mary Jane Bennett and William Franklin Still appeared on the census of 1 February 1920 at Como Twp., New Madrid, Missouri, ED 119, sheet 29B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 daughter and Martha Bennett, age 16.2 
CensusMary Jane Bennett and William Franklin Still appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 at Big Lake, Mississippi, Arkansas, ED 47-4, sheet 8B, occupation farm manager, owned home, 8 children.3 
Death*Mary Jane Bennett died on 31 December 1975 at Manila, Mississippi, Arkansas, at age 74.1 

Family

William Franklin Still b. 5 Apr 1894, d. 4 Jan 1967
Children

Citations

  1. [S2276] Lisa Still, "Descendants of William Franklin Still", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Vivian Valeria Still1,2

F, b. 23 January 1920, d. 1 January 2009
FatherWilliam Franklin Still1 b. 5 Apr 1894, d. 4 Jan 1967
MotherMary Jane Bennett1 b. 15 Apr 1901, d. 31 Dec 1975
Last Edited13 Jul 2014
Birth*Vivian Valeria Still was born on 23 January 1920 at Como, New Madrid, Missouri.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 February 1920 Como Twp., New Madrid, Missouri, in the household of William Franklin Still and Mary Jane Bennett; ED 119, sheet 29B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 daughter and Martha Bennett, age 16.1 
(Witness) CensusVivian Valeria Still appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 Big Lake, Mississippi, Arkansas, in the household of William Franklin Still and Mary Jane Bennett; ED 47-4, sheet 8B, occupation farm manager, owned home, 8 children.3 
Death*Vivian Valeria Still died on 1 January 2009 at Flint, Genesee, Michigan, at age 88; buried at Manila Cemetery in Arkansas.2 
ObitVivian Valeria's obituary was published in the Flint Journal on 4 January 2009:
OGLESBY, Vivian Valeria - Of Flint, age 88, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 1, 2009. There will be no visitation or service in Michigan. Burial and service will take place in Manila, Arkansas. The family requests that all memorial contributions be made to Colonial Hills Baptist Church or The Humane Society. Vivian was born in Como, Missouri on January 23, 1920. She married Everett "Jim" Oglesby on November 21, 1944. Vivian was a woman of deep faith and gentle character. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Surviving are sons, Gerald (Anita) Oglesby of Covert, MI, William Oglesby of Flint; granddaughter, Melanie (Ed) Mata of Davison; great-grandchildren, Eddie and Nicolas Mata; sister, Naomi (Victor) Adams of Eau Claire, MI; brothers, Elton (Minnie) Still of Manila, AR and Clifford (Sue) Still of Denmark, AR; sister-in-law, Jean Still of Watervliet, MI; many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors who loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband Everett, grandson, Shawn Oglesby; parents, William and Mary Still; siblings, Marie Ingram, Bessie Hardy, Wanda Rodgers and Gerald Still; sister-in-law, Charlene Still; dear friends, Ann Oates and Gerald Bone. Vivian's family wishes to thank Pastor Doug Klein for all the support and Maple Woods Manor for the tender care given to Vivian during the past year.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Gerald Leonard Still1

M, b. 25 September 1927, d. 12 July 1987
FatherWilliam Franklin Still1 b. 5 Apr 1894, d. 4 Jan 1967
MotherMary Jane Bennett1 b. 15 Apr 1901, d. 31 Dec 1975
Last Edited19 Jul 2014
Birth*Gerald Leonard Still was born on 25 September 1927 at Caraway, Craighead, Arkansas.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 Big Lake, Mississippi, Arkansas, in the household of William Franklin Still and Mary Jane Bennett; ED 47-4, sheet 8B, occupation farm manager, owned home, 8 children.4 
DraftWW11* In 1942 Gerald Leonard Still registered for the draft at Route 2, Manila, Mississippi, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by age 18, works for father, William Franklin Still.5 
Marriage*He married Julia Oljean Hennessee on 15 September 1947.6 
Residence*Gerald Leonard Still lived in 1959 at Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Michigan.1 
Death*He died on 12 July 1987 at Coloma, Berrien, Michigan, at age 59.1,2 

Family

Julia Oljean Hennessee b. 11 Jan 1924, d. 19 Dec 2013

Citations

  1. [S2276] Lisa Still, "Descendants of William Franklin Still", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930, 1940.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  5. [S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
  6. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Julia Oljean Hennessee1

F, b. 11 January 1924, d. 19 December 2013
Last Edited19 Mar 2016
Birth*Julia Oljean Hennessee was born on 11 January 1924 at Saffell, Lawrence, Arkansas.1 
Married Name As of 15 September 1947,her married name was Still.1 
Marriage*She married Gerald Leonard Still, son of William Franklin Still and Mary Jane Bennett, on 15 September 1947.1 
Death*Julia Oljean Hennessee died on 19 December 2013 at Vernal, Uintah, Utah, at age 89.1 
ObitJulia Oljean's obituary was published in the Herald-Palladium on 24 December 2013:
Julia Jean Still, 89, formally of Coloma and Watervliet, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, in Vernal, Utah, where she most recently resided. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at Coloma Cemetery with the Rev. Michael Schmid officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Stroke Association or First Missionary Baptist Church in Coloma. Jean was born Jan. 11, 1924, in Saffell, Ark., to Tom and Bertie (Long) Hennessee. On Sept. 15, 1947, she married Gerald L. Still. She was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Coloma. Jean loved growing her flowers and would show them off every time you came to see her.
Jean is survived by two sons: Jerry W. (Ruth) Still of Watervliet and Pastor Jimmy D. (Cindy) Still of Lapoint, Utah; grandchildren: Michael W. Still, Jeri L. Stelter, Lori A. Groth and Lisa M. Meester; great-grandchildren: Heather, Dakota, Mahalia, Kaytria, Julissa and Avery; great-great-grandchildren: Ayden and Tyler; her sister, Hazel B. Perkley of Cave City, Ark; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald L. Still; parents, Tom and Bertie Hennessee; and two brothers, Calvin and James Hennessee.1 

Family

Gerald Leonard Still b. 25 Sep 1927, d. 12 Jul 1987

Citations

  1. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Marie Still1

F, b. 21 December 1922, d. 18 May 2006
FatherWilliam Franklin Still1 b. 5 Apr 1894, d. 4 Jan 1967
MotherMary Jane Bennett1 b. 15 Apr 1901, d. 31 Dec 1975
Last Edited13 Jul 2014
Birth*Marie Still was born on 21 December 1922 at Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 Big Lake, Mississippi, Arkansas, in the household of William Franklin Still and Mary Jane Bennett; ED 47-4, sheet 8B, occupation farm manager, owned home, 8 children.1 
Death*Marie Still died on 18 May 2006 at Manila, Mississippi, Arkansas, at age 83; buried at Manila Cemetery.2 
ObitMarie's obituary was published in the Jonesboro Sun on 19 May 2006:
MANILA -- Margaret Marie Ingram, age 83, of Manila died Thursday at the Manila Nursing Center. Born at Caraway, she was the daughter of the late William Franklin and Mary Jane Bennett Still and had lived most of her life in Manila. She was the widow of Mr. B.A. Ingram, a homemaker and was the last Charter Member of the Westside Church of God in Manila. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Bessie Still Sykes and Wanda Still Dickens, and one brother, Gerald Still.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Rickey Lee and Mildred Ingram of Goliad, Texas; one daughter, Laverne Boling of Manila; three grandsons, Eric Boling of Manila, Richard Ingram of Goliad, Texas, and Dave McGrew of Alaska; and two granddaughters, Fay Boling-Fisher of Manila and Angela Ingram of Goliad, Texas. She also leaves three great-granddaughters; three great-grandsons; one great-great-grandson; two brothers, Elton Still of Manila and Clifford Still of Bradford; and two sisters, VivianStill Oglesby of Flint, Mich., and Naomi Still Adams of Eau Claire, Mich. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Manila with Rickey Ingram and the Rev. Stephen Waggoner officiating. Burial will follow in Manila Cemetery.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Walter Elton Still1,2

M, b. 4 January 1925, d. 29 July 2009
FatherWilliam Franklin Still1 b. 5 Apr 1894, d. 4 Jan 1967
MotherMary Jane Bennett1 b. 15 Apr 1901, d. 31 Dec 1975
Last Edited19 Jul 2014
Birth*Walter Elton Still was born on 4 January 1925 at Caraway, Craighead, Arkansas.1,3,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 Big Lake, Mississippi, Arkansas, in the household of William Franklin Still and Mary Jane Bennett; ED 47-4, sheet 8B, occupation farm manager, owned home, 8 children.1 
Death*Walter Elton Still died on 29 July 2009 at Manila, Mississippi, Arkansas, at age 84; buried at Manila Cemetery.3,2 
ObitWalter Elton's obituary was published in the Jonesboro Sun on 31 July 2009:
MANILA -- Walter Elton Still, 83, of Manila died Wednesday, July 29, at his home in Manila. Born at Caraway, he was the son of the late William and Mary Jane Bennett Still and had been a lifelong Manila area resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a lifetime member of the American Legion, a retired farmer and longtime member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Manila.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Christian Still; one brother; and four sisters. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie Still of the home; two sons, Dwight Still of Bryant and Randy Still of Paragould; one brother, Clifford Still of Bradford; and one sister, Naomi Adams of Watervliet, Mich. He also leaves three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Howard Funeral Chapel at Manila with the Rev. Eddie Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in Manila Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from noon until service time. Active pallbearers will be Matthew Still, Christopher Still, Jeremy Still, William Oglesby, Gerald Oglesby and Rick Ingram. Honorary pallbearers will be David Cooper, A.D. Berry, Wayne Ashabranner and John Ashabranner.2 

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  2. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Manila, Mississippi, Arkansas.

Naomi Still1

F, b. 1931
FatherWilliam Franklin Still1 b. 5 Apr 1894, d. 4 Jan 1967
MotherMary Jane Bennett1 b. 15 Apr 1901, d. 31 Dec 1975
Last Edited13 Jul 2014
Birth*Naomi Still was born in 1931 at Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 Big Lake, Mississippi, Arkansas, in the household of William Franklin Still and Mary Jane Bennett; ED 47-4, sheet 8B, occupation farm manager, owned home, 8 children.1 
Residence*Naomi Still lived on 19 May 2006 at Eau Claire, Berrien, Michigan; married name Adams.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  2. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Bessie Still1

F, b. 16 February 1935, d. July 1982
FatherWilliam Franklin Still1 b. 5 Apr 1894, d. 4 Jan 1967
MotherMary Jane Bennett1 b. 15 Apr 1901, d. 31 Dec 1975
Last Edited13 Jul 2014
Birth*Bessie Still was born on 16 February 1935 at Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 Big Lake, Mississippi, Arkansas, in the household of William Franklin Still and Mary Jane Bennett; ED 47-4, sheet 8B, occupation farm manager, owned home, 8 children.1 
Death*Bessie Still died in July 1982 at Watervliet, Berrien, Michigan, at age 47; married name Sykes.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Clifford Franklin Still1,2

M, b. 1937, d. 8 October 2012
FatherWilliam Franklin Still1 b. 5 Apr 1894, d. 4 Jan 1967
MotherMary Jane Bennett1 b. 15 Apr 1901, d. 31 Dec 1975
Last Edited12 Jul 2014
Birth*Clifford Franklin Still was born in 1937 at Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 Big Lake, Mississippi, Arkansas, in the household of William Franklin Still and Mary Jane Bennett; ED 47-4, sheet 8B, occupation farm manager, owned home, 8 children.1 
Death*Clifford Franklin Still died on 8 October 2012 at Bradford, White, Arkansas.2 
ObitClifford Franklin's obituary was published in the Jonesboro Sun on 11 October 2012:
Clifford Franklin Still, 75, of Bradford, AR., formerly of Manila, AR., passed from this life Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at his home.
Born at Manila, AR., he was the son of the late William and Mary Jane Bennett Still and had lived in Bradford for the past 19 years.
Mr. Still was retired from Brake Manufacturing, Inc and was a member of Velvet Ridge Church of God.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Gerald Still and Elton Still, and four sisters, Bessie Sykes, Wanda Dickens, Marie Ingram, and Vivian Oglesby.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sherry Hall Still of the home; one son, Shawn Williams of Bradford; one sister, Naomi Adams of Eau Claire, Mich., and four grandchildren, Kylie, Katie, Nathan, and Kendall. Funeral services were held at Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Manila.
Burialwas in Manila Cemetery under the direction of Howard Funeral Service.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  2. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Wanda Still1

F, b. 28 August 1939, d. March 1985
FatherWilliam Franklin Still1 b. 5 Apr 1894, d. 4 Jan 1967
MotherMary Jane Bennett1 b. 15 Apr 1901, d. 31 Dec 1975
Last Edited12 Jul 2014
Birth*Wanda Still was born on 28 August 1939 at Mississippi, Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 Big Lake, Mississippi, Arkansas, in the household of William Franklin Still and Mary Jane Bennett; ED 47-4, sheet 8B, occupation farm manager, owned home, 8 children.1 
Death*Wanda Still died in March 1985 at Manila, Mississippi, Arkansas, at age 45; married name Dickens.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Dwight Walter Elton Still1

M, b. 9 July 1950, d. 22 February 2013
FatherWalter Elton Still1 b. 4 Jan 1925, d. 29 Jul 2009
Last Edited13 Jul 2014
Birth*Dwight Walter Elton Still was born on 9 July 1950 at Arkansas.1 
Death*He died on 22 February 2013 at Bryant, Saline, Arkansas, at age 62; buried at Manila Cemetery.1 
ObitDwight Walter Elton's obituary was published in the Saline Courier on 24 February 2013:
Dwight Still, 62, of Bryant passed away Friday, Feb. 22. He was born July 9, 1950. Dwight worked for Pfizer and was a member of First Baptist Church in Bryant. He was preceded in death by his father, Elton Still, and two grandchildren, Lillian and Waylon Still.
He is survived by his wife, Julie Still of Bryant; two sons, Chris Still and wife Brandy of Bryant and Jeremy Still of Little Rock; mother Minnie Still of Manila; brother Randy Still of Paragould; two grandchildren, Samantha and Hannah Still; and a host of loving nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Ashby Funeral Home, with a 4 p.m. graveside service at Manila Cemetery in Manila. Pallbearers will be Mark Harris, Matthew Still, Josh Johnson, Hunter Allensworth, Brooks Harrison, Darren Wallace, Chris Mask and Scott Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be William Oglesby, Michael Duncan, Gary Duncan, Ricky Ingram, Samantha Still and Hannah Still. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25, at Ashby Funeral Home.
Dwight spent his childhood on the farm with his family near Manila. The days on the farm and the motivation of his parents created a passion for education and personal growth. Dwight met the love of his life, Julie, in Manila. Soon after he finished his studies at Arkansas State University, he and Julie began their life and started their adventure in Bryant. Dwight spent 23 years with Pfizer and received multiple honors and recognitions, including the Golden Oval honor for the Number One account executive in the entire country. Dwight was a proud father of his two boys and two granddaughters and enjoyed traveling all over the world with his family. He was an avid Razorback fan and enjoyed the outdoors.2 

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Manila, Mississippi, Arkansas.
  2. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Ethel Naomi Reed1,2

F, b. 25 May 1901, d. 7 May 1942
FatherAlexander Reed1 b. 30 Jan 1861, d. 12 Mar 1921
MotherMary Alice Still1 b. 5 Apr 1875, d. 13 Mar 1951
Last Edited13 Jul 2014
Birth*Ethel Naomi Reed was born on 25 May 1901 at Posey, Indiana.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Alexander Reed and Mary Alice Still; ED 58, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 13 years, 7 children, 6 living.1 
Married Name As of 9 November 1918,her married name was Miller.4 
Marriage*Ethel Naomi Reed married Thomas J. Miller on 9 November 1918 at Parma, New Madrid, Missouri.4 
Census*Ethel Naomi Reed and Thomas J. Miller appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 at Como, New Madrid, Missouri, ED 72-11, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children.5 
Death*Ethel Naomi Reed died on 7 May 1942 at Missouri at age 40; buried at Parma Cemetery.2 

Family

Thomas J. Miller b. 24 Jan 1899, d. 6 Apr 1981

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Parma, New Madrid, Missouri.
  3. [S277] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Births 1880-1920.
  4. [S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Robert Allen Reed1,2

M, b. 4 October 1903, d. 19 May 1957
FatherAlexander Reed1 b. 30 Jan 1861, d. 12 Mar 1921
MotherMary Alice Still1 b. 5 Apr 1875, d. 13 Mar 1951
Last Edited19 Sep 2014
Birth*Robert Allen Reed was born on 4 October 1903 at Posey, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Alexander Reed and Mary Alice Still; ED 58, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 13 years, 7 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusRobert Allen Reed appeared on the census of 10 February 1920 Elk Twp., Stoddard, Missouri, in the household of Alexander Reed and Mary Alice Still; ED 208, sheet 24B, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.3 
Census*Robert Allen Reed appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 at Wellton, Yuma, Arizona, ED 26, sheet 2A, occupation farm laborer, renting, wife Sylvia, 3 children; resided in New Madrid in 1935.4 
Death*He died on 19 May 1957 at Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, at age 53; son of Alexander Reed and Alice Mary Still, wife Sylvia E; buried at Desert Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Desert Lawn, Yuma, Arizona.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Osa E. (Lena) Reed1

F, b. 1906
FatherAlexander Reed2 b. 30 Jan 1861, d. 12 Mar 1921
MotherMary Alice Still2 b. 5 Apr 1875, d. 13 Mar 1951
Last Edited13 Jul 2014
Birth*Osa E. (Lena) Reed was born in 1906 at Posey, Indiana.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Alexander Reed and Mary Alice Still; ED 58, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 13 years, 7 children, 6 living.2 
(Witness) CensusOsa E. (Lena) Reed appeared on the census of 10 February 1920 Elk Twp., Stoddard, Missouri, in the household of Alexander Reed and Mary Alice Still; ED 208, sheet 24B, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.