December 31, 2003 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fort Worth, Texas Dale LaVerne Fitzwater, 74, a plumber, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at his home. An informal service will be held 8 to 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at Ginger Brown's Restaurant, in Fort Worth. Dale Fitzwater was the owner of a plumbing business. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1951. He was a longtime member of the Eagles Club and enjoyed outdoor activities. Dale was a gentle spiritual man who graciously welcomed people and truly appreciated the important things in life. Survivors: Brothers, Keith, Ralph and Larry Fitzwater; sisters, Louise McFarland, Doreen Richardson and Kay Hoyle; sons, Randall, Kevin, Russell and Dennis Fitzwater; daughters, Diana and Sherry Fitzwater; and many close friends. Published in the Star-Telegram on 12/31/2003.

July 20, 2004 Minneapolis Star Tribune Minneapolis, Minnesota Dr. Lawrence P. Fitzwater Fitzwater, Dr. Lawrence P., age 35 of Lakeville, passed away unexpectedly July 16, 2004. He loved being with his family and friends and spending most of his free time in the outdoors. He will be deeply missed by his parents, Everett & Lois; sisters, Linda (Earl) Schreifels, Laurie (Theron) Spotten; brothers, Brian (Wendy), Bruce (Lori); nieces and nephews, Jeremy (Tracy), Jason, Dustin, Tina, Crystal, AshleyRose, Amanda, Nathan, Alex, Cameron; great- niece, Jenna; aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends. A celebration of Larry's life with family and friends will be 4-8 PM Wednesday, July 21st at Brian and Wendy's home in Shakopee. Cremation Society of MN Edina 952-924-4100. Published in the Star Tribune on 7/20/2004.

July 21, 2004 St. Paul Pioneer Press St. Paul, Minnesota Fitzwater - Dr. Lawrence P. Age 35 Of Lakeville Passed away unexpectedly July 16, 2004. He loved being with his family and friends and spending most of his free time in the outdoors. He will be deeply missed by his parents, Everett & Lois; sisters, Linda (Earl) Schreifels, Laurie (Theron) Spotten; brothers, Brian (Wendy) Bruce (Lori); nieces and nephews, Jeremy (Tracy), Jason, Dustin, Tina, Crystal, Ashley-Rose, Amanda, Nathan, Alex, Cameron; great-niece, Jenna; aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends. A celebration of Larry's life with family and friends will be 4-8 PM Wednesday, July 21st at Brian and Wendy's home in Shakopee. Cremation Society of MN Edina 952-924-4100. Published in the Pioneer Press on 7/20/2004.

July 15, 2004 The Charleston Gazette Charleston, West Virginia *Reba M. Legg* INDORE - Reba M. Legg, 81, of Indore, W.Va., died Monday, July 12, 2004, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. She was born on Feb. 6, 1923, in Fola, W.Va., to the late Jesse and Della Fitzwater. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles G. Legg. She was a homemaker and a member of the Indore Baptist Church since 1958. Survivors include her brother, Kenneth Fitzwater of Indore; sisters, Madeline Bell of Clay, W.Va., and Freda Maxine Smith of Charleston, and Wanda Morene Outten and husband, Allen, of Williamsburg, Va. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2004, at the Indore Baptist Church with Pastor Paul Stepp officiating. Burial will follow in the Cline Cemetery, Indore. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay.

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25 Apr 2004 Putnam Democrat Putnam, West Virginia Hazel G. Finley, 71, of Milton went peacefully on April 25, 2004, to be home with the Lord in the comfort of her home with her family by her side after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at Henson Mortuary, with the Rev. Mark Finley and the Rev. Harry Moore officiating. Burial in Ball's Gap Cemetery, Milton. She was born April 9, 1933, in Chloe, W.Va. She was the daughter of the late John Finley, the late Ruby Lamb and the late Otmer Fitzwater. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Junior Fitzwater, Luther and Nellie Finley and Janice Marie Fitzwater. She was a retired nurse from the C&O Hospital in Huntington and was a member of Ball's Gap Church. She is survived by her husband, Harold Finley; her children and their spouses, Eugene and Darlene Finley, Mike Finley, Linda Finley, Lisa and Greg Summers, all of Milton; grandchildren, Brad, Todd and Kandi Finley, Sabrina and Joey Stover, Laundell Finley, Latisha Holmes, Brad Smith, Lawanna and Todd Adkins, Tyler Summers, Christina and Jason Welch, great-grandchildren, Laykin and Tanner Stover, Codie, Andrea and Dalton Finley, Makayla Welch; brothers and sisters, Charles Fitzwater of Anderson, Ind., Johnnie and Kelly Fitzwater of Harker Heights, Texas, Don Fitzwater of Fairmont, W.Va., Larry and Brenda Fitzwater of Fairmont, W.Va., Keith Fitzwater of Cleveland, Ohio, Kenneth Fitzwater of Fort Largo, Fla., Vada Sharpe of Anderson, Ind., Joann and Floyd Chapman of Anderson, Ind., and Karen Pausch of Chesterland, Ohio; uncles and aunts, James and Madge Lamb of St. Albans, W.Va., Hazel Christian of Gauley Bridge, W.Va., Lois and Howard Dye of Chloe, W.Va., and Macel and Vernon Snyder of Scottsdale, Ariz.; sisters-in-law, Faye Finley of Barboursville, W.Va., Verba Manning of Milton, W.Va.; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, and friends. Henson Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

25 May 2004 Daily Record News Harrisonburg, Virginia Beulah Fitzwater, 101, of Petersburg, W.Va., and formerly of Moorefield, W.Va., died Saturday, May 22, 2004, at the Grant County Nursing Home in Petersburg, W.Va. Mrs. Fitzwater was born Jan. 14, 1903, in Petersburg, W.Va., and was the daughter of the late Adam and Rose Whetzel Kuykendall. She was a homemaker. She married Daniel E. Fitzwater, who preceded her in death in 1982. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Pastor Harold Garber will conduct the funeral 1 p.m. today at the McKee Funeral Home Chapel in Baker, W.Va. Burial will be in the Asburg Cemetery in Baker, W.Va. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GdW.2ACIB/213.1.1.1 Message Board Post: my e-mail address is mawmawtickles@charter.net if you can e-mail me with the info i would be greatful,thank you

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bunyard, Fitzwater, Abbott Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GdW.2ACIB/221 Message Board Post: I think, my gggrandmother Joanna Jane Fitzwater married a Bunyard in 1854 in Crawford Co MO. Celia Ann Stepp Bunyard married George Alexander Fitzwater in 1846 in Crawford Co MO. This George died in Shasta Co. CA in 1914. Some of his children by Celia also died in Shasta Co. Include James, Joe, samuel, Sarah Jane, charles, Martin, Amanda. I am trying to track down Joanna, who remains in MO but remarries and I am unable to find the name of her later husband. Thanks for any assistance

May 16, 2004 Fort Worth Star Telegram Fort Worth, Texas David Charles Fitzwater, 53, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 14, 2004, after a long battle with cancer. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Born Aug. 27, 1950, David was a longtime resident of Delaware City, Del. He moved to Keller in November 2002 to spend his remaining time with family. David graduated from Gunning Bedford High School, class of 1969. After graduation he started working in construction and joined the Laborer's International Union in 1978. He worked for Corrado American Company from June 1981 to December 2001. Dave enjoyed fishing, music from the 50s and 60s and his favorite hobby was pool. He was a member of the American Pool Association and played in tournments as part of the Busch Pool League, representing Bosco's Tavern. After moving to Texas he joined the Grapevine Opry Association, enjoying many of the shows at the Palace Theatre, produced by Rocky Gribble, Yellow Rose Productions. His favorite was the 50s show. His wit and humor will be missed by his family and friends. Survivors: Sister, Sharon M. Hagen and husband, Rodney of Keller; niece, Regina M. Ervin and husband, Bill and their daughters, Kristen and Kailey of Watauga; longtime friend, John Lewis and wife, Anna; family friend, Jennifer Ervin; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Published in the Star-Telegram on 5/16/2004.

May 13, 2004 Pine Bluff Commercial Pine Bluff, Arkansas MONTICELLO -- Bessie LaFran Scott Fitzwater, 82, of Monticello, died Tuesday at Gardner Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 6, 1921, at Monticello, a daughter of the late T.R. Scott and Bessie Adcock Scott. She was a retired jewelry store owner. She was a member of First United Methodist Church at Monticello and the Music Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Liggett Clifton Fitzwater Sr. Survivors include two sons, Cliff Fitzwater of Memphis and Scott Fitzwater of Pine Bluff; one brother, Robie Scott of Monticello;six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Stephenson-Dearman. Funeral Home of Monticello with the Rev. Ed Wyers officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery at Monticello. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

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/GdW.2ACIB/213.1 Message Board Post: my name is patricia nichols. my fathers mother was nancy edith fitzwater,leach. she was from clendinan,wva, kanawha county.i have pictures of her several years sfter her marriage.i never knew her, she passed on before i was born.i cant seem to get anywhere with the research on the fitzwaters.is it possible we could be from the same lineage? my grandfather her husband was james nelson leach the 2nd. my e-mail has changed to mawmawtickles@charter.com .reply soon ok thank you patty nichols

May 16, 2004 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fort Worth, Texas David Charles Fitzwater, 53, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 14, 2004, after a long battle with cancer. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Born Aug. 27, 1950, David was a longtime resident of Delaware City, Del. He moved to Keller in November 2002 to spend his remaining time with family. David graduated from Gunning Bedford High School, class of 1969. After graduation he started working in construction and joined the Laborer's International Union in 1978. He worked for Corrado American Company from June 1981 to December 2001. Dave enjoyed fishing, music from the 50s and 60s and his favorite hobby was pool. He was a member of the American Pool Association and played in tournaments as part of the Busch Pool League, representing Bosco's Tavern. After moving to Texas he joined the Grapevine Opry Association, enjoying many of the shows at the Palace Theatre, produced by Rocky Gribble, Yellow Rose Productions. His favorite was the 50s show. His wit and humor will be missed by his family and friends. Survivors: Sister, Sharon M. Hagen and husband, Rodney of Keller; niece, Regina M. Ervin and husband, Bill and their daughters, Kristen and Kailey of Watauga; longtime friend, John Lewis and wife, Anna; family friend, Jennifer Ervin; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Published in the Star-Telegram on 5/16/2004.

May 11, 2004 Pine Bluff Commercial Pine Bluff, Arkansas MONTICELLO -- Bessie LaFran Scott Fitzwater, 82, of Monticello, died Tuesday at Gardner Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 6, 1921, at Monticello, a daughter of the late T.R. Scott and Bessie Adcock Scott. She was a retired jewelry store owner. She was a member of First United Methodist Church at Monticello and the Music Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Liggett Clifton Fitzwater Sr. Survivors include two sons, Cliff Fitzwater of Memphis and Scott Fitzwater of Pine Bluff; one brother, Robie Scott of Monticello; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home of Monticello with the Rev. Ed Wyers officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery at Monticello. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

May 12, 2004 The Inter-Mountain Elkins, West Virginia *John Fitzwater* John Edward Fitzwater, 58, departed this life at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 9, 2004, at his residence at state Route 92 in Belington. Death was sudden and unexpected He was born May 26, 1945, in Belington, the son of the late William "Bill" and Lula Pearl Kittle Fitzwater. On June 14, 1970, at Philippi, he was united in marriage to the former Carla Kay Nestor who survives at their home in Belington. Mr. Fitzwater is also survived by one son, John Todd Fitzwater and wife, Char, of Kasson; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Carl and Imogene Nestor of Philippi; two sisters, Mary E. Carper and husband, Gary, and Carolyn Sue Wolfe and husband, Dorsey, all of Belington; and one granddaughter, Sidney Louise Fitzwater. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, David E. Fitzwater. Mr. Fitzwater attended the schools of Barbour County, was a Vietnam-era veteran serving in the United States Marines from 1966 to 1968, a member of the Belington Masonic Lodge 125 AF&AM, a member of the Tygart Valley Royal Arch Masons 39, Tygart Valley Post 3647 VFW in Elkins, and American Legion Post 29 in Belington. He had worked as a heavy equipment operator most of his adult life and was a Protestant by faith. Friends will be received from the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and on Thursday until 2 p.m., the funeral hour, when funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home parlor with the Rev. Kenny Kendall officiating. Interment will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery near Belington where the Belington Masonic Lodge will conduct ritualistic graveside services. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. John Edward Fitzwater.

January 2001 The Wilson County News Floresville, Texas Floyd Elmer Fitzwater, 67, of Bremerton died Jan. 16, 2001, at Harrison Hospital. He was born in Bremerton on Jan. 21, 1933, to Don and Ida (Asseltine) Fitzwater. He was a 1952 graduate of Central Kitsap High School. Mr. Fitzwater served in the Navy from 1952 to 1956, achieving the rank of E-5 and earning the National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Medal. He later was a household mover for Bekins and a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy Ward of Snohomish and Mary Turner of Bremerton; three brothers, Harold of Shelton, Louis of Illahee and Lawrence of Seabeck. At his request, no service will be held. Family and friends are invited to share memories of Floyd from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the home of Mary Turner. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2383, Bremerton, WA 98310.

May 12, 2004 Clarksburg Exponent/Telegram Clarksburg, West Virginia Carl Brooks Fitzwater GRAFTON -- Mr. Carl Brooks Fitzwater, 64, of Grafton passed away Saturday, May 8, 2004, at his residence. He was born in Taylor County on April 28, 1940, a son of the late Bertsel Brooks and Elizabeth Adeline Sloan Fitzwater. Mr. Fitzwater was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1959 to 1961. He was employed by the Grafton Housing Authority, where he had worked in the Maintenance Department for 15 years. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patsey Plum Fitzwater, whom he married on April 25, 1959. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Joseph Barnes of Grafton; two grandchildren, Jatanna Brittany Bolyard and JoHanna Kaye Barnes; and one sister and brother-in-law, Mary "Tippy" and Bill McProuty of Grafton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Albert Lee Fitzwater. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at the Bartlett Funeral Home, Grafton, with the Rev. David Knotts officiating. Interment will follow in the West Virginia National Cemetery, Pruntytown, where Military Graveside Rites will be rendered by VFW Post 3081, DAV Chapter 12 and American Legion Post 24. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.bartlettfunerals.com.

April 27, 2004 Wooster Daily Record Wooster, Ohio WEST SALEM - Ruby Dorothy Hanshaw, 81, 14474 Franchester Road, died Monday morning, April 26, 2004, at her home, following a one-month illness. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Carl Wilson Funeral Home in Clay, W.Va. Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery in Leatherwood, W.Va. Friends may call Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at Murray Funeral Home in Creston and Friday from 6-9 p.m. at Carl Wilson Funeral Home in Clay, W.Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wayne County, 2525 Back Orrville Road, Wooster 44691. She was born May 7, 1922, in Leatherwood, W.Va., to John and Josie (Grose) Fitzwater and married Romie Hanshaw in 1947. He died June 19, 1987. She graduated from high school in Clay County and attended the Advent Christian Church. She had made her home in Creston from 1962-1982 moving to Newton, W.Va. For the past several years she has lived in the Chloe, W.Va. and Creston area. She enjoyed sewing and quilting and Blue Grass music. Surviving are children, Merelene (Roger) Hooser and Gale (Mitchel) Hanshaw, both of Wooster, Russell (Hope) Hanshaw of West Salem, Jerri (Daris) Metheney of Creston, Debra (Ralph) Higgins of Waterloo, Ind., Ronnie (Rebecca) Hanshaw and Sheena (Ricky) Jarvis, both of Chloe, W.Va., Larry (Jimed) Hanshaw of Creston, Cheryl Hanshaw of Sterling and Diane (Ronnie) Rucker of Euklah, Calif.; two stepsons, Bill Hanshaw of Spencer, W.Va. and Bob Hanshaw of Ovapa, W.Va.; 21 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren and a sister, Alice (Herb) West of Wallback, W.Va. In addition to her husband, four brothers, Ralph, Lee, Wallace and Zane, died previously.

April 27, 2004 Huntington Herald Dispatch Huntington, West Virginia *HAZEL G. FINLEY*, 71, of Milton went peacefully on April 25, 2004, to be home with the Lord in the comfort of her home with her family by her side after a long illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at Henson Mortuary, with the Rev. Mark Finley and the Rev. Harry Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Ball's Gap Cemetery, Milton. She was born April 9, 1933, in Chloe, W.Va. She was the daughter of the late John Finley, the late Ruby Lamb and the late Otmer Fitzwater. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Junior Fitzwater, Luther and Nellie Finley and Janice Marie Fitzwater. She was a retired nurse from the C&O Hospital in Huntington, and was a member of Ball's Gap Church. She is survived by her husband, Harold Finley; her children and their spouses, Eugene and Darlene Finley, Mike Finley, Linda Finley, Lisa and Greg Summers, all of Milton; grandchildren, Brad, Todd and Kandi Finley, Sabrina and Joey Stover, Laundell Finley, Latisha Holmes, Brad Smith, Lawanna and Todd Adkins, Tyler Summers, Christina and Jason Welch; great-grandchildren, Laykin and Tanner Stover, Codie, Andrea and Dalton Finley, Makayla Welch; brothers and sisters, Charles Fitzwater of Anderson, Ind., Johnnie and Kelly Fitzwater of Harker Heights, Texas, Don Fitzwater of Fairmont, W.Va., Larry and Brenda Fitzwater of Fairmont, W.Va., Keith Fitzwater of Cleveland, Ohio, Kenneth Fitzwater of Fort Largo, Fla., Vada Sharpe of Anderson, Ind., Joann and Floyd Chapman of Anderson, Ind., and Karen Pausch of Chesterland, Ohio; uncles and aunts, James and Madge Lamb of St. Albans, W.Va., Hazel Christian of Gauley Bridge, W.Va., Lois and Howard Dye of Chloe, W.Va., and Macel and Vernon Snyder of Scottsdale, Ariz.; sisters-in-law, Faye Finley of Barboursville, W.Va., Verba Manning of Milton, W.Va.; and a multitude of nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2004, at Henson Mortuary, Barboursville. Condolences may be expressed at http://www.timeformemory.com/henson. <http://www.timeformemory.com/henson>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GdW.2ACIB/220 Message Board Post: I am searching for relatives of Eva Jane Lowry Fitzwater. Eva Lowry was born in Dadeville, AL in Jan 1880. She had 1 son, my father in 1898 when she wasn't married. She married a Fitzwater a few years later and had 3 more children. Artis Fitzwater 1902, Edwin Lawrence Fitzwater, 1905 and Ethel Fitzwater, 1906 all born in Tullahoma, TN. I don't have her husband's name just that he was a Fitzwater. These three siblings would be my fathers half brothers and sisters. I have no relatives on my fathers side and I am eagerly searching for descendants. thanks Darlene Lowry Gladney