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/YaB.2ACI/1422.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Mark: You amaze me with your prompt and dedicated service. This is just what I was looking for. If you ever need any help in Arkansas, let me know.

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/YaB.2ACI/1423.2 Message Board Post: From the Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma county, Oklahoma, February 8, 1994, page 25. WARD "Robert 'Bob' A. Ward, April 5, 1926 - February 7, 1994. born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Bob Ward lived the first 40 years of his life in St. Louis, Missouri, during which he served in the U.S. Navy in WWII, beame a loving husband of 47 years, began his 37 year career with Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages and became the proud father of 2 daughters. After moving to Oklahoma City in 1966, Bob was an active member of Twin Hills and Willow Creek Country Clubs. An avid golfer and champion casino player, bob liked nothing more than hosting his friends on winning trips to Vegas. Bob will always be remembered by those who loved him as a true legend--robust, young at heart--one whose jokes and stories will be told for a long, long time. Bob Ward is survived by his wife, Betty Joe Ward; his daughters, Robyn and Sharon; 5 grandchildren; and hundreds of admirers and friends. Funeral services will be held at Resurrection Cemetery, Wednesday, February 9, 1994, 2:30 p.m. Donations t! o the American Cancer Society are welcome."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stevens, Martin, Hyatt, Hitt, Johnson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YaB.2ACI/1422.1.1.2 Message Board Post: from the Midwest City Sun, Thursday, 16 January, 1986, p7A: “Robert Alton Stevens – Service for Robert Alton Stevens, 78, of Spencer were held January 10 at Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was at Arlington Memory Gardens. Stevens, a retired carpenter, died in Midwest City Memorial Hospital January 8. He was born June 6, 1907 in Umpire, Ark. He is survived by his wife Iva M. Stevens of the home, one son, Fred Stevens of Midwest City; three daughters, Gwendol Martin of Goodwell, Okla., Sue Hyatt of Midwest City, and Sandy Hitt of Oklahoma City; one brother, John R. Stevens of Hemet, Calif.; one sister, Ruby Johnson of Phoenix; sixteen grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.”

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stanley, Shepherd and Ward Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/YaB.2ACI/1423.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you so much for the info. Do you have any idea how I can find the daughters of Betty Jo.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ward, Stanley, Sheppard Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YaB.2ACI/1423.1 Message Board Post: from the Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Friday, August 25, 1995, p19: “WARD – Betty Jo, August 2, 1927 – August 24, 1995. Born in St. Louis, Mo., daughter of Ruby Sheppard and Cecil Stanley. Growing up in St. Louis, Betty’s taste, class, and beauty led her to modeling while being swept into an exciting life with her love of 47 years, Bob Ward, deceased February 8, 1994. Having spent her first 40 years in St. Louis, Betty moved with Bob and her daughters to Oklahoma City in 1966. Betty was best known in the Oklahoma City community as an award-winning artist and painter in spite of the challenges she faced as a victim of ALS. A miraculous ALS survivor for over 30 years, Betty served as an inspiration of strength to her husband and daughters - - a true testament to fortitude, drive, and love of life. Betty Ward is survived by 2 daughters, Robyn Ann and Sharon Lynn and 5 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Resurection Cemetery, Saturday, August 26, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Donations to Mercy Hospice are welcom! e.”

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/YaB.2ACI/1422.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Death notices are routine, but obits are not. Many funeral homes add the cost of the obit into the funeral package as the OKC paper (along with most others) has discovered that it is a VERY profitable section of the newspaper. My mom died last year. To run an obit in the paper would have cost over $100. I'm not aware of a paper for Spencer, but Midwest City has a newspaper and I would bet that Spencer obits would be in that. I will try to get to the library later this week and see.

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/YaB.2ACI/1422.1.1 Message Board Post: Mark: Thanks for the very prompt reply. I was hoping to find family information from the Robert Stevens obituary. Is it common practice for the Daily Oklahoman to just post notices without the normal obituary information? Is Spencer large enough to have a local newspaper that may have published his full obituary?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stanley, Ward Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/YaB.2ACI/1423 Message Board Post: Is there someone out there who can look up two obituaries for me? I need the obits on Betty Jo Stanley Ward. She was born in Missouri August 2, 1927 and died in Oklahoma City August 24, 1995. Her husband Thomas Ward was born 5 April, 1926 and died in Oklahoma City February 7, 1994. I believe Betty Jo died of Lou Gehrigs disease. I desperately need to find her children.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stevens Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YaB.2ACI/1422.1 Message Board Post: from the Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Thursday, 9 Jan 1986, p27: "STEVENS, Robert Alton, services 10 AM Friday, Bill Eisenhour Northeast Chapel, interment at Arlington Memory Gardens." from the Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Friday, 10 Jan 1986: "STEVENS, Robert Alton, 78, Spencer, retired carpenter, died Wednesday. Services 10 a.m. today (Bill Eisenhour Northeast)." Arlington Memory Gardens is at 3400 N Midwest Blvd in Spencer. Phone (405) 427-2453.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stevens Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YaB.2ACI/1422 Message Board Post: Request obituary for Robert Stevens. Born Jun 6, 1907, died Jan 1986. Lived at Spencer, OK.

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/YaB.2ACI/1421.1 Message Board Post: Is this genealogy related? Do you have a name for this person?

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/YaB.2ACI/1421 Message Board Post: I am trying to locate a man that graduated from Choctaw H.S. in 1983. I know he grew up in Choctaw and still lives there. I have one current picture but no name or other contact info. I think he works for an engineering company and is divorced. Any help is appreciated. I can email the current picture to you if you think you can help. [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GANNAWAY, Geren, Bowman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YaB.2ACI/1420 Message Board Post: From the Medford (OR) Mail Tribune 04-20-2005 at www.mailtribune.com A funeral for Richard "Dick" Bligh Gannaway will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2005 at the Scottish Rite Temple. Rev. Bill Hare of Upper Rogue United Methodist Church will officiate. Mr. Gannaway, 78, of Shady Cove died Saturday (April 16, 2005) in Medford. Memorial contributions may be made to Eastern Star Cancer Research, Mazama Chapter No. 185, P.O. Box 390, Shady Cove, OR 97539. He was born on April 1, 1927 in Oklahoma City, OK to H. "Stell" and Elizabeth Estelle Gannaway who preceded him in death. On Dec. 31, 1949 in Couer d'Alene, Idaho he married Eileen who survives. They moved to the Rogue Valley in 1959, and to Shady Cove in 1962. Mr. Gannaway served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a teacher, he taught music in West Linn, Talent and Shady Cove. He taught music and math in Trail. Mr. Gannaway was a member of the Upper Rogue United Methodist Church. He was Past Master of the Cascade Masonic Lodge No. 208, was a Scottish Rite 32nd KCCH, and a Past Patron of the Eastern Star Mazama, in Shady Cove. In addition to his wife, Eileen, survivors include a son, Jeffrey Earl Gannaway of Portland; daughters, Kathryn Lynn Geren of Sandy, and Constance Beth Bowman, of Rapid City, SD; and four grandchildren. Arrangements: Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Parker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YaB.2ACI/1419.1.2.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: This is one relation I have searched for and I will continue my research for these courthouse records. Thank you SO much for your help! Sincerely, V.M.

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/YaB.2ACI/1419.1.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: from the KY Death Index: Name: Paris E Parker Death Date: 27 November , 1975 Death Place: Ohio Age: 086 Residence: Lewis Volume: 908 Certificate: 1548 Name: Nora Parker Death Date: 20 November , 1915 Death Place: Lewis Age: U/1 Volume: 56 Certificate: 27675 from the SSDI: Name: Paris Parker SSN: 407-52-5673 Last Residence: 41179 Vanceburg, Lewis, Kentucky, United States of America Born: 12 Apr 1889 Died: Nov 1975 State (Year) SSN issued: Kentucky (1956 )

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Parker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YaB.2ACI/1419.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: I don't think the George M. in this last 1920 census is our George. Both his parents were born in KY, this we know. We also know he married Rebecca Dickson. His children were Robt. L, Nore E.(sp?) Paris E., Fanny E., Hueston, Ollie and Phoebe. These children are on the 1900 Lewis co KY census. I would tend to believe that his sister-in-law would be Luella Dixon. The names of Frazier and Rice are unknown so far and we don't have a Mamie at all either. I haven't run across any relation in MO yet.Is the last census from Greeley twp? This is so confusing!

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/YaB.2ACI/1419.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Are you sure you have the right George Parker? I found the following in the 1920 OK Oklahoma County census: PARKER, George M - head - m - w- 63 - married - KY - MD - KY - contractor (brickwork) Mamie - wife - f - w - 60 - married - KY - WV - KY - none Monroe - son - m - w - 21 - single - OK - KY - KY - (illegible profession) John - son - m - w - 16 - single - OK - KY - KY FRAZIER, George - grandson - m - w - 15 - single - OK - KY - KY I know the birth date is off, but you will find that census birth dates are not all that reliable. Also in the 1930 census for Oklahoma County: PARKER, G. M. - head - m - w - 74 - married - 23 - KY - MD - KY - contractor (homes) Mamie - wife - f - w - 70 - married - 20 - KY - VA - KY - none John - son - m - w - 26 - single - OK - KS - KS - brick mason RICE, Stella - daughter -- f - w - 48 - married - 20 - KS - KY - KY - none J. Frank - son-in-law - m - w - married - 30 - MO - MO - MO - merchant (books & magazines) Frank - grandson - m - w - 23 - single - OK - MO - KS - merchant (books & magazines) There are some inconsistencies between the two listings, but they are the same family. They are in OKC in the 1910 census as well. With a 14 year old daughter born in OK, they had to have arrived in Oklahoma Territory before 1895. I realize this may not be the right George Parker, but there are a number that come very close. Good luck with your search.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Parker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YaB.2ACI/1419.1.2 Message Board Post: I have new information about George Madison Parker. A relative of mine found him in KY on the 1900 census , Lewis co. with 7 children, and was in OK in 1910 and 1920 with another wife, no children. Rebecca "Dickson" was his first wife, Edith A. (Parker) his (2nd?)wife. First in 1910, OK Twp, OK co, OK with Edith A. Parker and 2nd in 1920,Greeley Twp., OK co, OK with his sister-in-law, Luella "Dixon" (a widow from VA). I am hoping to find out what he did for a living in OK and if he died there. (I'm still looking for his children from KY).

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Parker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YaB.2ACI/1419.1.1 Message Board Post: All I have is George Madison Parker,b. 16 MAY 1852, d. 1881. He married Rebecca Dickson b. 1843, d. 1868.His parents are Isaac and Mary Ann (Kennard) Parker of Lewis co. KY. Thank you for responding so quickly! Sorry I don't have anything else on George.