Was this Moses Faries descended from Ian Esom Faris? Ruth Love is, above all, the gift of oneself. ~Jean Anouilh ----- Original Message ----- From: <SignMeFine@aol.com> To: <FARRIS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 6:44 PM Subject: Re: [FARRIS-L] Moses Faries (died 1812) Family Bible Records > Thanks so much for sending the information about Moses and his descendants, > Dan. I always enjoy learning more about my ancestors. It is so neat that > you are there and can do the research first-hand. > > Susie (Your cousin in Oklahoma.) > > > ==== FARRIS Mailing List ==== > You may search the Farris-L archives on the Rootsweb web site at: > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > In the surname field, type in Farris > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.4/283 - Release Date: 3/16/2006 > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/2116 Message Board Post: Houston Chronicle Houston, TX September 13, 2005 CHARLES J. FARRIS, age 74, of Sugar Land, died on September 11, 2005. He was born on September 18, 1930 in Mayfield, KY. Charles retired in December 1991 after a 29 year career with White-Westinghouse. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 38 years, Judith Farris; his son, Neil Farris and wife Tiffany; his grandson, Logan Charles Farris; his best friend of many years, Jim Garrett of Jacksonville, FL.; and a host of long time and new friends. A memorial service to honor Charles' life will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 in The Chapel of The Settegast-Kopf Co. at Sugar Creek (Williams Trace exit). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Charles' honor to the Arthritis Foundation, ATTN: Web Donation Department, P.O. Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lockhart, Rumbley, Sackett, Farris, Palmer, Matzen, Ericksen, Winslade Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/2115 Message Board Post: Washington County Pilot-Tribune & Enterprise Blair, NE Monday, September 26, 2005 Agnes L. Farris, 88 Agnes L. Farris, 88, of Fort Madison, Iowa, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, at the Fort Madison Health Center in Fort Madison. As per her wishes, her body was cremated and private family services will be held at a later date. Agnes Lorraine Farris was born October 14, 1916, in Decatur to Charles Dudley Lockhart and Retta Anna (Rumbley) Lockhart. She married Edgar Harris (Ned) Sackett. He passed away and she later married James David Farris. Mrs. Farris was a dress buyer for Brandeis in Omaha and for the May Company in Denver, Colo., and in California. She was of the Presbyterian faith and enjoyed social activities and playing Bridge. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Ned L. and Rebecca Sackett of Daphne, Ala.; four granddaughters; 11 great-grandchildren; one step-daughter and husband Patricia and Norman Shamburg of Tekamah; one brother and sister-in-law Charles and Catherine Lockhart of Tekamah; three sisters and brothers-in-law Florence Mae and Keith Palmer of Tekamah, Helen and Norman Matzen of Blair, and Bernice Jean and Ronald Ericksen of Omaha. She was preceded in death by her first husband Ned, and James who died in 1989; two brothers Max (Sam) D. Lockhart and Edgar Lockhart; and two sisters (Mary) Anne Williams and Hazel Irene Winslade. Online condolences may be sent from the Barr Memorial Chapel website, www.barrmemorialchapel.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Samson, Farris, Meehan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/2114 Message Board Post: Hartford Courant Hartfort, CT Nov 19, 2002 Farris, George George Robert Farris, 76, of 32 Vannah Avenue, died Sunday, (November 17, 2002) at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born in Rumford, ME on Aug. 14, 1926, a son of George M. and Lena Samson Farris. He came to Portland at the age of 3, attended St. Patrick's Grammar School, and was a graduate of Cheverus High School, class of 1944. Mr. Farris then went on to attend the Mars Radio & Telegraph School in 1945. Mr. Farris was a retired sales representative for Brewster Wallcovering Co. He traveled throughout New England, retiring in 1990 after 21 years with the company. Prior to his affiliation with Brewster, George was employed with Durkee Paint Service Stores, which later became Bri-Mar Paint. George was a communicant of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He was a Past Grand Knight of the Msgr. Houlihan Council 2983, Knights of Columbus. He also served as Past Faithful Navigator, Sebastian Rsasle Assembly, and was the Past District Deputy & Publicity Chairman of the Main! e State Knights of Columbus. George was also a life member of the Elks Lodge # 188 in Portland. George was a lover of jazz musician. He was a member of the Seacoast Jazz Society, and jazz societies in Boston, Cape Cod, and Hartford. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. John (Pauline) Meehan of Danvers, Mass; a brother, Paul Farris of Wellesley, Mass, and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland, ME. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church Friday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland, ME. If desired, contributions in George's memory may be made to St. Patrick's School, 1259 Congress St., Portland, ME 04102, or to the charity of one's choice.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gault, Farris Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/2113 Message Board Post: Gatesville Messenger Gatesville, TX Aprl 16, 2005 Woodrow W. Farris Woodrow W. Farris of Nolanville died April 9 in a Temple hospital. He was 91. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Killeen with the Rev. Walter Silveria officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mr. Farris was born Jan. 18, 1914, in Flat to William Nelson and Mary Jane Farris. On Aug. 14, 1941, he married the former Narssie Swope in the Nolanville Methodist Parsonage. He worked in civil service as a heavy equipment operator. He retired after 30 years. He was a member of the Cold Springs Baptist Church but was attending Nolanville First Methodist Church. He formerly resided in Killeen and Temple. Survivors include his wife of Nolanville; sons, Lee Everett of Nolanville, Joe Farris of Temple and Tommy Farris of Gatesville; daughter, Mary Gault of Corpus Christi; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Myers, Hutcherson, Jennings, Brame Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/2112 Message Board Post: The Winnsboro News Winnsboro, TX June 9, 2005 Wesley T Farris, 1919-2005 Services for Mr. Wesley T. Farris, 85, of Leesburg were held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Beaty Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Parry Shirley officiating. Burial was at Maple Springs Cemetery in Camp County. Mr. Farris died Tuesday, may 31, 2005, in the Pittsburg Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Peggy Farris, Leesburg; 2 sons, Farral Farris, Grapevine and Mitchel Farris, Roanoke; 2 sisters, Eloise Myers, Fort Worth, and Burnell Hutcherson; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Mr. Farris was born in Naborton, LA on Dec. 28, 1919, to Marvin and Mae Jennings Farris. A white Oak high School Graduate, he attended Kilgore Junior College. He retired from the U.S. Air Force, was a volunteer at Whispering Pines Nursing Home and a member of Hepsibah Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lexie Lee Brame, twin brothers, Otis and Ottis Ferris. Pallbearers were Farral Farris, Mitchel Farris, Joey Allen, Sean Farris, Collin Ferris and Terry Hilger. The family request memorials be made to Cypress Basin Hospice.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/2111 Message Board Post: does anyone know anything about naomi farris married a coffey. died 1934 or 1935 . burried in antioch cemetery somewhere in south carolina. this is all i have on her and i am trying to find her for my sister-in-law barbara parrish all help appreciated---email me direct cjmynana20@aol.com thanks again carolyn

In a message dated 3/14/06 11:47:51 P.M. Central Standard Time, dantrouble@comporium.net writes: Attention, Annie! Dan, thank-you for the information! We're still trying to get my Mother settled into the Retirement Home, here in Florida. I can't wait to have the time to start researching my Faddis Family in South Carolina. I'd send for Mary (nee Faddis) Wells Death Certificate, if I could figure-out whether she died in North Carolina or South Carolina? Annie _Nurse73NAO@aol.com_ (mailto:Nurse73NAO@aol.com)

Has anyone on Farris-L corresponded with these two Farris researchers since about 2001-2002. I'd like to contact both as they are descendants of my Faris lines, but I don't have current addresses (e-mail or snail). Thanks, Dan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Robertson, Farris, Harris, Crews Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/2110 Message Board Post: Home News Tribune East Brunswick, NJ October 14, 2005 Pocahontas Farris Age: 94 Piscataway Pocahontas Robertson Farris, 94, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005, at home, after an extended illness. Born in North Carolina, she was a resident of Piscataway since the 1940's. Pocahontas was a devoted member of the Mt. Zion AME Church in New Brunswick for more than 50 years. She sang with the church choir and served as the Church Mother for over 20 years. She was very active with the Parent Teachers Association in the Piscataway School System; was a volunteer with the Holmes-Marshall Auxiliary Fire Company, and she worked diligently at the polls for many years, helping voters to register. Pocahontas was a licensed beautician who owned and operated the Far Mor Beauty Salon in New Brunswick for more than 20 years before she retired. She was predeceased by her son, John Adrian Farris, and a great-grandchild.Surviving are a daughter, Pocahontas F. Harris of Brooklyn, NY; four sons, Frederick F. Farris of Metuchen, Marzet Farris of Metuchen, Gordon R. Farris of Mountaintop, PA, and Richard D. Farris of South Carolina; a brother Frank E. Crews of Knightdale, NC; 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild; a foster son, Robert L. Arnold; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be held Saturday, Oct. 15 at 10am at Mt. Zion AME Church, 39 Morris St., New Brunswick. Interment will be at Lake Nelson Cemetery, Piscataway. Viewing will be 5pm-9pm Friday at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to Perry Funeral Home, 34 Mercer ST., Newark. Send condolences to perryfuneralhome.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Gray Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/2109 Message Board Post: The Belle Banner November 11, 1998 Wesley Farris Wesley J. Farris, 85, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Jefferson City, died Oct. 31, 1998 in Tucson. He was born March 13, 1913, in Red Bird, a son of Dr. William and Gertie Farris. He was married June 13, 1936, to Marjorie Gray, who survives at the home. He was district manager of Missouri Power and Light until his retirement in 1978. He helped establish Bland City Park and served on the Bland School Board. He was president of the E&R Church Board, president of the Boonville Chamber of Commerce and director of Boonville Savings and Loan. He served as president of the Jefferson City Area United Way, vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce, president of the Salvation Army, trustee on the Memorial Hospital Board and lifetime member of the Memorial Hospital Board of Governors. Others survivors include two sons, Phil Farris, Tucson, Ariz. and Bill Farris of Jefferson City; one brother Kenny Farris, Lake Montezuma, Ariz.; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. There will be no services. The body will be cremated and the ashes scattered in the desert.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Peterson, Worf, Caldwell, Snyder Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/2108 Message Board Post: The State Journal-Register Springfield, IL July 7, 2005 Anita L. Peterson Las Vegas - Anita Louise Farris Peterson, 75, of Las Vegas, formerly of Springfield, died Sunday, July 3, 2005, in Las Vegas. She was born Aug. 18, 1929, the daughter of Vivian and Raymond Farris. She married Eugene A. Peterson in 1964 in Oxnard, Calif; they later divorced. A daughter, Marilyn Marie Peterson, preceded her in death. Mrs. Peterson graduated from Springfield High School. She worked in retail for many years. Survivors: former husband, Eugene; three stepchildren, Dennis Peterson, Keey Worf and Rhonda Caldwell; sister Nancy Snyder; a cousin; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Palm Mortuary, Las Vegas. Burial: Palm Valley View Cemetery, Las Vegas.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pack, Farris, Nunn, Jessup, McCormick, Willis, Horton, Bowman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/2107 Message Board Post: The Enterprise Patrick County, VA November 1, 2005 MARY P. FARRIS Mary Frances Pack Farris, 69, of Kibler Valley Rd., Ararat, died Sunday, October 30, 2005, from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was born March 4, 1936 in Patrick County and was a daughter of the late Jim and Wavie Ada Pack. Her husband, James Robert Farris, also died in the automobile accident. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Elsie Nunn, Emma Jean Jessup, Ola McCormick and an infant sister, Sadie Pack; and brothers Sanford Pack, Falis Pack, Tommy Pack and an infant brother, Riley Pack. She was a homemaker and was of the Primitive Baptist faith. Surviving are one daughter, Shelby Willis of Ararat; two sons, Jimmy Farris of Stuart and Steve Farris of Ararat; two sisters, Bessie Horton of Claudville and Dora Bowman of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; two brothers, Curtis Pack of Advance, N.C., and Clifton Pack of Ararat; five grandchildren and a special niece. Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at Howell Funeral Service chapel in Mount Airy, N.C., with the Revs. Charles Moore and J.D. Belton officiating. Burial will be in the Pack family cemetery in Ararat.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Bennett, Pack, Willis Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/2106 Message Board Post: The Enterprise Patrick County, VA November 1, 2005 JAMES R. FARRIS James Robert Farris, 77, of Kibler Valley Rd., Ararat, died Sunday, October 30, 2005, from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born June 26, 1928 in McDowell County, W.Va., and was a son of the late Emet and Olevia Bennett Farris. His wife, Mary Frances Pack Farris, also died in the automobile accident. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Paul Farris. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from Fieldcrest Mills. He was of the Primitive Baptist faith. Surviving are one daughter, Shelby Willis of Ararat; two sons, Jimmy Farris of Stuart and Steve Farris of Ararat; one brother, Tom Farris of Tobaccoville, N.C.; five grandchildren and a special niece. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Howell Funeral Chapel of Mount Airy, N.C., with the Revs. Charles Moore and J.D. Belton officiating. Burial will follow in the Pack family cemetery in Ararat.

Attention, Annie! Found the following at the York County Historical Center, McCelvey Building, York, SC: Dan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Daniel B. Troublefield, 22 July 2004] Moses Faries Family Bible Records [from three separate Bibles] From John E. Farris, York, SC, to Joseph E. Hart, Jr., York, SC Hart Collection Papers York County Historical Center, McCelvey Bldg., York, SC [Bracketed material added by me] Family Record BIRTHS Moses T. Faries Was Born October the 30= 1806 [Moses Templeton Faries] Elizabeth L. Faries Was Born September the 25 1805 [Elizabeth L. Horton] John R. Faries Was Born December the 5. 1833 [John Robert Farris] Jane M. Faries Was Born July the 7 1835 Elizabeth A. Faries Was born July the 10. 1854 Louisa A. Turner was born August the 18 1852 [this person is a complete mystery to me] Moes H. Wells was born September the 9 A.D. 1862 [Moses & Louisa were children of a Faries daughter] Louisa L. Wells Was born August the 29 AD 1864 and departed this life September the 11 1865 ........... A. Wells Was born ........ [ink too faded to read in photocopy] John B. Faries was born May the 10 1802 Robert M. Faries was Born July the 15 1804 " " " [Robert Miller Farris] Jane H. Faries was Born May the 19 1809 [Above three were children of Moses Faries, died 1812, although the Bible record does not explicitly state the relationships.] ----------------------------------------- [another page] BIRTHS. Rosilla E. Faries was born September the 5 1864 Elizabath J. Faries was born June the 11 1882 [see Elizer Jane, below] ------------------------------------------- Family Record. MARRIAGES. John R. Faries was Marid November the 17. 1853 John James Faries Was born Jan. the 12, 1856 J. P. Faries was born Sep. 8, 1885 [John Pinkney Farris] ------------------------------------------- Family Record. DEATHS. Jane M. Faries departed This Life August the 14..1836 James B. Faries Died Feb. the 14th 1899 Elizer Jane Farris died April 27, 1882 Nancy C. Farris died June 12, 1929 [Nancy Catherine (Martin) Farris] John J. Farris died Aug. 30, 1932 [John James Farris, husband of Nancy C.] Moses Faries departed This Life July the 11. 1812. [son of Robert & Hannah (Faries) Faries] R.M. Faries Died May the 17, 1883 [Robert Miller Farris] Rachel E. Cob was Born D.............. [birthdate omitted except for initial "D"] Died Feb. the 17th 1905 [Rachel E. (Faries) Cobb] ------------------------------------- [a separate Bible record belonging to John R. Faries because his family's records are listed] BIRTHS John R. Faries born December 5th 1833. in York Co.S.C. son of M.T. Faries and Elizabeth L. Horton. Nancy Faries, daughter of George Barber and Annie Niel, born Sep. 17th 1832 in York Co. South Carolina Elizabeth Ann Faries was born July 9" 1854. John J. Faries was born January 12th.. 1856 George T. Faries was born December 21st.. 1857. Margret J. Faries was born July 7th.. 1860. William C. Faries was born April 27" 1862. Moses T. Faries, father of John R. Faries, was born Oct. 30: 1806 Elizabeth L. Faries, mother of John R. Faries, was born September 25" 1805. Mary J. Faries born June --- 1833 [second wife & cousin of John Robert Faries] .---------------------------------------- DEATHS Elizabeth L. Faries died August 26" 1878. Moses T. Faries Died Nov. 26th 1896 Nancy E. Faries Died November the 1st 1900 [Nancy Barber] Ma.....(?) .. Faries Born(?) Nov. the 11.. 1859 & Died Jan. the 30th 1934 [first name is Ma..... and a middle initial][another mystery] James B. Faries Died Feb. the 14th 1899 ----------------------------------------- FAMILY HISTORY: A Record of Important Events Total number of decendants [sic] of John R. Faries and Nancy E. Faries up to the present date Nov 5th 1908 Children 5 Grandchildren 59 Great Grandchildren 21 ==================================== [another Bible record belonging to John James Faries because his children's marriages are listed] MARRIAGES Elnora M. Faris & James Foster Was Married Nov. 1901 James F. Faris & Daisy B. Burton Were Married Nov. 24 1912 Annie Faris & Marshal Burton Were Married Jan. 26. 1913 Bessie Faris & Floyd Burton Were Married October .. 1914 John P. Faris & Mary Burton Were Married October .. 1915 Robert F. Farris & Ellen Martin Were Married ..... ... 1925 Hosey E. Farris & Anna Bell Witherspoon Was Married Sep_ 22- 1927 Artie A. Faris & Thomas Earl Martin were married 22 Feb 1922 -----------------

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Lee, Michael, Benton, Sales, Lloyd Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/2105 Message Board Post: Kansas City Star Kansas City, MO September 21, 2005 Dorothy J. Benton Dorothy J. Benton, 76, Oak Grove, MO, passed away Sept. 18, 2005. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 22, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Rd. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Dorothy was born Dec. 12, 1928 in Kansas City, MO, to Fred and Geneva (Lee) Farris. She retired from Central Bank in Kansas City, MO. Dorothy was a member of Birchwood Baptist Church in Independence, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister Jeannine Michael. Survivors include husband Leon Benton; children, Richard Sales and wife Dorothy, Sheilah Lloyd and husband Rusty, Alan Sales, and Randy Sales and wife Sara; stepchildren, Larry Benton and wife Patsy, Robert Benton, Vicky Benton, John Benton, and Jeff Benton and wife Patty; 15 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. (Arr; Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 816-9422004).

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Eller Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/2104 Message Board Post: Paducah Sun Paducah, KY August 24, 2005 Lucille Eller, 92 GRAND CHAIN, Ill. Wednesday, August 24, 2005 Services for Lucille Farris Eller, 92, of Grand Chain will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hillerman Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member. The Rev. David Keyes and Homer Harner will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Eller died at 12:11 a.m. Sunday at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis. Surviving are one son, Vernus Eller of Las Vegas; two grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Eller. Her parents were Joseph and Minta Willshire Farris. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis is in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McKinley, Farris, McKay, Parham, Dillingham, Woodson, Houser Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/2103 Message Board Post: Dayton Daily News Dayton, OH August 18, 2005 FARRIS, Mrs. Beulah L. age 78 of Dayton departed this life Monday, August 15, 2005. She was a native of Madison County, KY and had resided in Dayton over 53 years. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, where she was active with the Senior Usher Board and Sunday School Secretary for many years. A Cosmetologist in the Dayton area over 50 years and former member of Deborah Chapter #19 O.E.S. She was preceded in death by her parents and several sisters and brothers. Survivors include her husband, Charles W. Farris, Dayton; a stepdaughter, Johnetta McKay; brother, Dr. McKinley (Mary) Dillingham all of Chicago, IL; sister, Lillian Parham, East Orange, NJ; two grandchildren, a great-grandson; sisters-in-law, Lena Dillingham, Sophia Woodson and Ethel Dillingham; brothers-in-law, Walter Farris, Sr. and John Houser. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. Funeral services will be 11 A.M., Friday, August 19, 2005 at Mt. Carmel Missionary B! aptist Church, 5370 Dayton-Liberty Road. Pastor C.A. White, Sr., officiating. Interment Dayton National Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Services Respectfully Rendered by H.H. Roberts.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Homesley, Deveney, Arvidson, Boyd, Marrash, Mundy, Beam, Riggins, Malone, Kondzielski, Alfonse, Whisnant Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/2102 Message Board Post: The Star Shelby, NC August 23, 2005 Robert Homesley CHERRYVILLE — Mr. Robert Benjamin Homesley, 92, of 104 Amos Homesley Road, died Sunday, Aug. 21. 2005, at home. A native of Cherryville, born June 24, 1913, he was a son of the late Amos Pinkney Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Farris Homesley. He retired from Carolina Freight Carriers after 36 years of service and was the last survivor of the original drivers. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, James, A. P., Marvin and Bynum Homesley; and two sisters, Anne Jonas and Nellie Homesley. He is survived by his wife, Edna Deveney Homesley of the home; three sons, Bob Homesley, Jim Homesley and wife, Louise, all of Cherryville, and Gary Homesley and wife, Marcia, of Gastonia; two daughters, Robbie Arvidson and husband, Gary, and Judi Boyd and husband, Ronnie, all of Cherryville; a brother, Don Homesley of Cherryville; two sisters, Margaret Marrash of Charlotte and Mary Ruth Mundy of Cherryville; five grandchildren, Kim Homesley Beam, Hope Homesley Riggins, Jeff Homesley, Crystal McKinney and Jennifer Malone; two great-grandchildren, Grant Beam and Autumn Kondzielski; and five step-grandchildren, Shane Alfonse, Troy Alfonse, Jennifer Alfonse, Ronnie Whisnant and Tommy Whisnant. The funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Vince Hefner officiating. Burial will follow in Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Memorials may be made to Christian Outreach Center of First Baptist Church, 301 E. First St., Cherryville, NC 28021. Carpenter’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bradford, Key, Russell, Simms, East, Greer, Farris Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/2101 Message Board Post: Tullahoma News Tullahoma, TN August 21, 2005 BRADFORD, Marie, age 70, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, at Southern Tennessee Medical Center. She was a registered nurse having worked in home health care in Nashville, Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Ala., and retiring from Manchester Community Living in July of this year. She attended the Church of Christ as her work schedule permitted. She is survived by three sons, Jeff Key, Estill Springs; Ralph (Annette) Key, Town Creek, Ala., and Rex Key, Florence, Ala.; four sisters, Jean Russell, Tullahoma; Martha Fay Simms, Athens, Ala.; Alice (Al) East, Manchester, and Sarah Greer, Nashville; two brothers, Howard Farris, McMinnville, and Charles Farris, Manchester; four grandchildren, Phillip Key, Peyton Key, Dustin (Jessica) Key and Ariel Key, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. today, Aug. 21, at Watson-North Funeral Home with a memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. with Dustin Key officiating. Watson-North Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.