thought I saw some people here in the rootsweb doing some genealogy on the Halter family. I found this obit today in the Canton Repository. Laverta Close( daughter of George and Minnie Yarger Halter) Laverta Close, age 100, of Magnolia, passed away Friday morning in Park Village in Dover. She was born in East Sparta, a daughter of the late George and Minnie Yarger Halter and was a life resident of this area. Mrs. Close was a member of East Sparta Christian Church, a charter member of the New Idea Circle of the church and had served as Sunday School Supt. as well as Sunday School teacher. Preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, H. Gray Close on Oct. 31. 1989, and a great-granddaughter, Bethany Anne Cordes. Survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Kathleen Close, with whom she resided; two grandchildren, Mrs. Richard (Marybeth) Cordes of Magnolia, Thomas Close and his wife, Cindy of North Canton; five great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Ashley and Philip Cordes, and Joshua and Amanda Close. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia with Don Phelps officiating. Interment in East Sparta Cemetery. Friends may call Monday 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Paula Miller from Open Invitation from House of Lloyd Christmas Around the World Take a peek at the my webpage <A HREF="http://www.open-invitation.net/websites/a/l/p/a/partiesbypaula/index.htm l">Welcome to PAULA MILLER's website</A> Helping Create Special Moments and Memories for every occaision. Gift giving, Collectibles, Baking Stones, Recipes, Exclusive Holiday Specials