Morning Sentinel <morningsentinel.mainetoday.com> 2 May 2008 Roberta "Bobby" (Young) Atwood BINGHAM -- Roberta Y. Atwood, 86, died Monday, April 28, 2008, at Somerset Rehabilitation & Living Center in Bingham. She was born Nov. 19, 1921, in Lexington, the daughter of Lauriston and Alma (Durrell) Young. Roberta attended Bingham schools, graduating from Bingham High School as valedictorian of the class of 1939. She wrote the school song that is still used today at Valley High School. She enjoyed sewing, writing poetry, reading and was a former member of the Rebekah Lodge. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley L. Atwood Sr., and a granddaughter, Aileen Atwood. She is survived by her sons, Stanley L. "Sonny" Atwood Jr. and his long time companion, Ann Bailey, of Canaan, and Norman C. Atwood and his wife, Ellen, of Gales Ferry, Conn.; a granddaughter, Monika Frigon and her husband, Brian, of Bingham; a grandson, Douglas Atwood of Florida; great-grandchildren, Quentin and Makaela Frigon; four half-sisters, Laura Lonergan and her husband, Dale, Fay MacFarland, Lois Loucks and Jackie Gordon; a half-brother, Donald Handrahan and his wife, Lynn; many nieces and nephews. At Bobby's request, there will be no funeral services. Interment will be in the Bingham Village Cemetery. Cremation arrangements are by Giberson Funeral Home, 18 River St., Bingham.

The Billings Gazette 23 April 2008 Larry Raymond Atwood JOLIET - Loving husband, father, son and brother, Larry Raymond Atwood went to be with the Lord, April 21, 2008. He loved his family and dedicated his life to taking care of them. Camping together, hunting together, working on cars, watching the history channel, cutting wood and always lending a helping hand to anyone in need was our Larry. He loved working with his hands. His work was always done with excellence. Larry was born in Billings, Aug. 19, 1967, and grew up in Roundup. After high school, he moved to California to work, where he met and married Cathy Burruss, June 20, 1992. After their son Chance was born April 10, 1993, the family moved back to Montana, settling in Joliet. Cody was born June 10, 1996, to Larry and Cathy here in Joliet. Survivors include his wife Cathy; sons Chance and Cody; his mom and dad, Eldon and Norma Atwood; mother-in-law Milly Burruss; brother-in-law Rick (Lena) Burruss and family; sisters Gailene (Geoff) Casey and Diana (Dave) Roen and family; brother David and Cathy Atwood and family. We love you, Larry, and will miss you greatly. Thank You, Lord, for You are our strength and help at this time. Funeral services for Larry will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Wesleyan Church in Joliet. Interment will be in the Absarokee Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the Joliet Community Center. Memorials may be made to Larry Atwood Memorial, c/o Bank of Joliet, 128 E. Front St., Joliet, MT 59041. Arrangements are in the care of Dahl Funeral Chapel. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com

The Tennessean <Tennessean.com> 28 April 2008 Jane ATWOOD, Age 74 of Mt. Juliet, passed away April 26, 2008. Preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, James Donald Atwood; and brother, Lucien Locke. Survived by son, Zach Atwood; daughter, Tracy (Jeff) Weyrich; brothers, Nick (Dot) Locke and Charlie Locke; grandchildren, Skyla and Savannah Weyrich; and numerous nephews and nieces. Mrs. Atwood was an educator for 30 yrs, 1st grade teacher at Mt. Juliet Elementary for 13 yrs and principal of Gladeville Elementary for 17 years. Services for Mrs. Atwood will be Tuesday, April 29th, 11 a.m. at Mt. Juliet Church of Christ with Bro. David Shannon officiating. Interment will follow the service at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as Pallbearers. Visitation with the family will be on Monday, April 28th from 2 - 8 p.m. at Sellars at Mt. Juliet and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Arrangements by SELLARS AT MT JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459, Obituary Line, 615-758-8818

George Atwood (May 23, 1946 - April 19, 2008) Bodnar-Mahoney Funeral Home <www.bodnar-mahoney.com> Cleveland, Ohio George Atwood, age 61. Beloved husband of Mary; dear father of Robert, Rodney and Jerry; grandfather of Bobby, Mark, Dwayne, Brentt, Jamir, Phillip and Brandon; great grandfather of Damian and Jaydan; loving brother of Raymond and 13 others. Funeral service 7PM Tuesday at Bodnar-Mahoney Funeral Home & Cremation Service 3929 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH 44113 where the family will receive friends 5-7 PM. Contributions may be made to the family in c/o Bodnar-Mahoney Funeral Home.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette <www.post-gazette.com> 19 April 2008 Edwin C Atwood ATWOOD EDWIN C. Age 62, unexpectedly on Thurs. April 17, 2008, of West Mifflin; loving fiance of Cheryl Swick; beloved father of Sandi Robinson, Ed, Cpt. Chuck Atwood, USMC, Rick (Becky), and Shannon Atwood; loving son of Louise and the late Harry H. Atwood; grandfather of Bailey and Logan Robinson and Jillian Atwood; brother of Harriet Atwood, Melva Litzinger, Chuck Atwood, Claudia Atwood-Burgess and Lori Berry. A Memorial visitation will be held Mon. 6-8 pm at WM. F. CONROY FUNERAL HOME, 2944 Chartiers Ave., Sheraden. Memorial funeral mass in Holy Innocents Church Tues. 10:00 am. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Ed's grandchildrens College Fund

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tinareiser Surnames: Atwood, Jarboe, Jenkins Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.atwood/1235/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I'm looking for the parents of James Atwood, m.(1) 19 Jan 1768 to Henrietta "Hannah" Jarboe, St. Inegoes Church, St. Mary's Co., MD. James m.(2)1 Aug 1784 to Ann Jenkins, St. Inegoes Church, St. Mary's Co., MD. He died in Montgomery Co, MD 1799, will dated 5 Dec 1799; 16 Jan 1800, Montgomery Co, MD. Thanks. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RoseStout54 Surnames: Atwood, Hollenstein Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.atwood/1234.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Publisher: Hutchinson Weekly News Date: January 3, 1889 Title: Reminiscences. Interesting clippings compiled from the "News," the first paper published west of Newton. A brief resume of the leading events that occured in the early days of Hutchinson and her people. Past history which will make the old settler smile and remember that he was a "boy himself once." Abstract: It is just eleven years since the organization of Reno County, and behold the changes that so short a time brought. Subject: Hutchinson (Kan.) -- History, 1870 - 1879 *** [September 5, 1878] We acknowledge receipts of invitation to attend the wedding of S. A. Atwood and Miss Louise Hollenstein, of Pittsburg, PA. Hutchinson Weekly News Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas January 3, 1889 page - 1 *** column - 7 < Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bpotts Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.atwood/1234.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This was published in 1889 in Reno, KS ?? When the wedding was in 1878 ? What was the context ? Was this a letter to the paper ? a column ? Just seems unusual :D Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RoseStout54 Surnames: Atwood, Hollenstein Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.atwood/1234/mb.ashx Message Board Post: (newspaper clipping) [September 5, 1878] We Acknowledge receipts of invitation to attend the wedding of S. A. Atwood and Miss Louise Hollenstein, of Pittsburg, Pa. Hutchinson Weekly News Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas January, 3, 1889 page - 1 *** column - 7 < Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lintylee Surnames: atwood Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.atwood/1233.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am not related but did find the following: Name: Adelaid Atwood Arrival Date: 3 Dec 1853 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1830 Age: 23 Gender: Female Port of Departure: London, England Destination: England Place of Origin: England Ethnicity/Race­/Nationality: English Ship Name: Southampton Search Ship Database: Search the Southampton in the 'Passenger Ships and Images' database Port of Arrival: New York Line: 8 Microfilm Serial: M237 Microfilm Roll: M237_134 List Number: 1228 Port Arrival State: New York Port Arrival Country: United States (Thomas age 26 and John/infant with Adelaid on passenger list) 1860PA Name: Adelaid Atwood Age in 1860: 28 Birth Year: abt 1832 Birthplace: England Home in 1860: Burrell, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania Gender: Female Post Office: Murrysville Household Members: Name Age Thomas Atwood 34/born in England (Miller) Adelaid Atwood 28/born in England John Atwood 7/born in England Henry J Atwood 3/born in PA, Martin Atwood 1/born in PA, Maria Joyner 70/Born in England Mary Wilson 37/born in England, Elvina Wilson 9/Born in England 1870PA Name: John Atwood Estimated Birth Year: abt 1853 Age in 1870: 17 Birthplace: England Home in 1870: Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: White Ash Household Members: Name Age Martin Joiner 56 /born in England --Blacksmith Susanna Joiner 52/born in England Elizabeth Joiner 24/born in England Maria Joiner 22/born in England-School Teacher William Wilson 18/born in England-farm laborer John Atwood 17/born in England-farm labor 1889PA Name: Martin Atwood Home in 1880: Penn, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania Age: 21 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1859 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Relation to Head of Household: Brother Father's birthplace: England Mother's birthplace: England Neighbors: View others on page Occupation: Coal Miner Marital Status: Single Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Henry Atwood 23/born in PA Mary J. Atwood 21 Anna Kelly 18 Martin Atwood 21 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kjatwood Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.atwood/1233.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This is all the info I have Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Chris_Attwood Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.atwood/1233.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Can you supply a bit more information ie locality. date of birth etc - Thomas is a very frequent forename amongst Atwoods and Attwoods? Chris Attwood http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~attwood/ Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kjatwood Surnames: Atwood Joyner Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.atwood/1233/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for any info on Thomas Atwood. He married Adelaid Joyner (b. 1831 in England). They had sons John, Henry J., & Martin. Any help wuld be appreciated. He is my great-great-great-grandfather. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: denverdarl Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.atwood/427.430.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I just called my husbands aunt. Is your mothers last name Nancy Lukes? My name is Linda Mitchum. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: denverdarl Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.atwood/427.430.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi What was your mothers name? Gladis and James Lived in Ok when she died. She was burried in a field just out side of Hartshorne Ok. I dont know if that is a cemetery now or not. But James died in Sullivan Co Mo. just a few years ago. I dont have the year right now my Laptop is down and it has all my information on it. Could you send me the info you have on your side and as soon as I get my com-puter up Ill send you what I have? Im trying to find Gladis grave site and if it is a cemetery now. Linda Mitchum Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Shay Christopher Atwood Muskegon Chronicle www.mlive.com 21 Mar 2008 ATWOOD, MASTER SHAY CHRISTOPHER Grant, MI Shay Christopher Atwood, age 10, died Thursday, March 20, 2008 at The DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids following complications of a ATV accident. He was born Shay Christopher Atwood in Grand Rapids, the son of Pamela Jo (Mattingly) and John Henry Atwood on January 27, 1998. He was a Student at Grant Elementary School and was a member of Muskegon County 4H. He is also survived by sisters & brother Evangeline Atwood, Juan Atwood, Kayla Atwood, his grandparents William & Margaret Mattingly of McMillan, Ella & Ken Chritchlow of Peru, IN, William & Phyllis Atwood of Grant, great-grandma Verna Bolin of Connelton, IN, several aunts, uncles & cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM from the Pierson Bible Church, on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 with Pastor Tom Sluys officiating. Interment will be in the Hillside Cemetery near Grant. Visitation will be held 2-4 & 7-9 PM Monday at the McKinley Grant Chapel. For Memorials please consider the DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Please sign the online guest book at www.mckinleyfuneral.com. McKinley Funeral Home, Grant, 231-834-5613

The Huntsville Times <www.al.com> 11 Mar 2008 Rebecca Atwood Oct. 22, 1956 March 9, 2008 Rebecca Jean Atwood, 51, of Big Cove died Sunday at Huntsville Hospital. She was the daughter of Henry Stephens of Grant and Essie Dalton McGehee of New Hope. She is also survived by one daughter, Dana Michelle Lipscomb of Owens Cross Roads; one son, Michael Shannon Lipscomb of Somerville; one sister, Karen Britton of Paint Rock; two brothers, Billy Ray Stephens of New Market and Phillip Wayne Stephens of Gurley; and four grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by New Hope Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Allen Hughes officiating. Interment will be at Byrd Cemetery.

Mary E. Atwood The Salem News <www.salemnews.com> 3/18/2008 BEVERLY - Mary E. (Gallagher) Atwood, 68, wife of Robert F. Atwood, died Sunday morning, March 16, 2008 at her residence. Born in Salem, daughter of the late George and Emma M. (St. Jean) Gallagher, she was raised in Salem and was a graduate of Salem High School in the class of 1957. Mary and Bob married in 1960 and have lived in Beverly for the past 45 years. Mrs. Atwood had been employed as a receptionist for Beverly Pediatrics for 10 years. During her retirement, Mary and her husband Bob moved to Sunset, N.C., where they built their retirement home. They were there for several years before returning to Beverly. Mrs. Atwood loved to cook, knit and dance, but most especially, she loved her family and enjoyed caring for her husband, children and grandchildren. Surviving her in addition to her husband are three children, Donald G. Atwood and his wife Carolyn of Bolton, Jeffrey M. Atwood of Beverly, Sharon L. Page of Rochester, N.H.; one brother, Michael Gallagher of Salem; one sister, Elise Altergott of Vienna, Md.; four grandchildren, Brian and Christopher Page, Matthew and Robert Atwood; and several nieces and nephews. She was also the mother of the late Robert W. Atwood and grandmother of the late Kevin Page. ARRANGEMENTS: A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Central Cemetery, Beverly. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Campbell - Lee, Moody, Russell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot St., Beverly. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Lupus Foundation of America, 2000L St. NW, Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036. Information, directions, condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com

Kermit Dean "K.D." Atwood <www.news-journal.com> 9 March 2008 Kermit Dean "K.D." Atwood, formerly from the Compton Community, passed from this world at 12: 23 a.m. March 7, 2008, after a brief illness. Mr. Atwood is survived by five children: three daughters, Linda Winn and husband, Henry of Longview, Darlene Daily and husband, Mike of New London and Deeana Graham and husband, Steven of Henderson; and two sons, Sam Bommarito of Kilgore and Lynn Atwood of Kilgore. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. At Mr. Atwood's request, he will be cremated, with no services. A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com

Howard Wright Atwood The Akron Beacon Journal <www.ohio.com> 4/3/2008 TALLMADGE -- Howard Wright Atwood, 85, passed away April 1, 2008. Howard was born on the farm that his great-great-great-grandfather, Richard Fenn bought from Colonel Benjamin Tallmadge in 1818. He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1941 and served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. Howard graduated from Kent State University in 1948. After Howard returned from the service and finished college, he was interested in building homes as a business. Atwood Construction was formed and the early projects at the beginning of the 1950's were: 25 houses on Stadium Dr.; four on Kent Dr.; seven on Outlook; four on Nottingham; ten on Highland Dr.; and five on Parmelee. In addition, homes were built on the east side of Ernest Dr. and later the major development of the family farm, called the Stillmeadow Estates. The Akron Home Builders Association purchased part of the Stillmeadow Estates land for the 1963 Parade of Homes. Howard continued to be a land developer, sales company and home builder, buying land and developing throughout Tallmadge, some of which included Regency Park, Pheasant Run, Starrline Dr., and Indian Parks Dr. He also developed land in the Brimfield area. In 1963, Howard became a member of the Board of Directors of the Falls Savings and Loan Bank in Cuyahoga Falls. During his tenure on the Falls Savings Board, he completed many appraisals for the bank. In 1973, he was elected Chairman of the Board and in 1987, Chief Executive Officer for the Falls Savings and Loan Bank. In 1989, Falls Savings and Loan was acquired by Fifth Third Bank. Howard was a member of the Akron Area Board of Realtors and the Home Builders Association of Greater Akron, a life Director of the National Association of the Home Builders and past Trustee of the Akron Regional Development Board. He also served on the Tallmadge Planning and Zoning Committee. Howard was honored in 1999 by the Chamber of Commerce for 50 years of continuous business in Tallmadge. He also was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Sackett and Geneva Wright Atwood; brother, Walter G. Atwood; and sister, Jeannette R. Parks. He is survived by his wife, Joann; daughters, Loraine (James) Ingrasci of Buffalo, New York, Michelle McGuire of Tallmadge, and Diane L. Smith of Austin, Texas; stepsons, Fred Kalail of Tallmadge, Scott Kalail of Akron, and Kraig Kalail of Brimfield; grandchildren, Jennifer, Katherine, Meghan, Dustin, Erica and Sarah; sister, Carolyn (James) Mackey of Tallmadge; and sister-in-law, Harriett G. Atwood of Tallmadge. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008 at First Congregational Church of Tallmadge, 85 Heritage Dr., Tallmadge, with Rev. Dr. John Schluep officiating. Interment will be at Tallmadge Cemetery. Friends may call 4 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave. (On the Historic Tallmadge Circle). Memorial donations may be made to First Congregational Church of Tallmadge or to the charity of your choice.