Melissa, J. W. married Katarina Rembold when he was in Germany, she is German. I thought you might be interested in J. W.'s obituary. Obituary from Stephenson Funeral Home James Walter Gifford was born on January 30, 1936, in Ashley County, Arkansas. He departed this life on Thursday, May 30, 1985, in the Dew Memorial Hospital at Monticello, Arkansas, at the age of 49 years. He was a farmer, a U. S. Army Veteran, and he was a member of the Greenhill Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Katarina Rembold Gifford of Wilmar, two sons, Michael Gifford of El Dorado, Arkansas, and Karl Gifford of Wilmar, his mother Mrs. Ruby Gifford of Wilmar, one brother, Kenneth Gifford of Kansas, three sisters, Betty Etheridge of Wilmar, Maurine Williams of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, and Miretta Worley of Texas; and one grandson, Christopher Todd Gifford. Funeral Services Saturday, June 1, 1985, 2:00 p.m. Greenhill Methodist Church, Drew County, Arkansas. Officiating Rev. Wayman Mann and Rev. Basil Hicks; burial in 16th Cemetery in Drew County. Robbie