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     Her Social Security Number was 518-66-3818.⁷ Beatrice Evelyn Baker was buried at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^8,6 She was born on October 12, 1917 at Deary, Latah Co., Idaho.^3,7,6 As of October 12, 1934,her married name was Smolinski.⁴ She married Alfred William Smolinski on October 12, 1934 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.^4,9,5,6 Beatrice Evelyn Baker died on December 28, 2007 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho, at age 90.^7,6 She Beatrice Evelyn Baker Smolinski, 90, of Orofino passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino. Beatrice was born Oct. 12, 1917, on Texas Ridge near Deary to William Burtrum and Loula Alice Stewart Baker. The family moved to the Fraser area, near Weippe, in 1920, where Beatrice attended the old Cottonwood School through the eighth grade. She married Alfred William Smolinski Oct. 12, 1934, in Orofino and they farmed in the Fraser area until moving to Orofino in 1952. Alfred preceded her in death Dec. 26, 1997. Beatrice was always a busy "Bea". In Fraser, she was a member of the Fraser Grange, a 4-H club leader and along with good friend, Irene Jackson, organized the Fraser Get-Together Club. She was a member of the Orofino Bluebell Rebekah Lodge for 50 years, where she received the decoration of chivalry, the highest honor the order can bestow upon a member. As a Rebekah, she served in many roles: treasurer for both the Orofino Lodge and Grand LEA of Idaho assembly assistant officer for several years at Rebekah Assemblies of Idaho and assistance and advisor to the Orofino Theta Rho Girls Club. Beatrice also served as treasurer for the Orofino Senior Citizens Center for several years and she worked at the Orofino Convalescent Center for seven years as an assistant cook before being promoted to cook. Beatrice was a member of the Orofino United Methodist Church and a WSCS member. Beatrice is survived by two daughters, Glenna Johnston and her husband Phil of Orofino, and Karen Crump and her husband Norman of Rathdrum. Idaho five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Burial at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens in Lewiston. on January 1, 2008.⁶

     Evelyn C. Snyder was buried at Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.⁴ She was born on December 24, 1923 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho; Her obituary has a birth date of Dec 25, 1923.^5,2 As of August 14, 1947,her married name was Huddleston. She married Noah Andrew "Bo" Huddleston on August 14, 1947 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.² Evelyn C. Snyder died on August 1, 2009 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 85.^5,2 She Evelyn C. Huddleston passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Death was the result of an accidental burning. Evelyn was born Dec. 25, 1923, to Omer C. and Goldie Baker Snyder, at Orofino. She grew up near Weippe on Snyder ranch on the edge of Lolo Creek. As a child, she attended the OK School and the Wilson School. As a young woman, she worked as a cook's helper in the logging camp at Headquarters. She married N.A. (Bo) Huddleston on Aug. 14, 1947. Along with Bo came his four children from a previous marriage, Nancy, Diane, Donna and Butch. They lived and worked in the Pierce area for several years. Evelyn and Bo went on to have five children of their own, Carol, Norman, Kenny, Marvin and Marlene. They moved to Kamiah and worked there for a little more than a year before moving to Lewiston in 1958. Her last and final move was to the Lapwai Valley in 1961, where she resided until her death. Evelyn enjoyed family gatherings, visiting with friends and potluck dinners. Her homemade noodles and beef were a favorite of the family. She will be missed by all of us. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bo; her son Kenny and family; daughters Diane Erickson and Donna Willoughby; and two granddaughters. on August 5, 2009.²

     Noah Andrew "Bo" Huddleston was buried at Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.² His Social Security Number was 518-12-3601.³ He was born on December 5, 1915 at Dayton, Columbia Co., Washington.^1,3,2 He married Evelyn C. Snyder, daughter of Omer Clarence Snyder and Goldie Fay Baker, on August 14, 1947 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.⁴ Noah Andrew "Bo" Huddleston died on April 20, 1985 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, at age 69.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 432-12-3151.¹² Hugh Sowder was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.^7,9 He was born on June 2, 1892 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{6,7,9,10,12,13} He married Bonnie Lucille "Bonita" Keller on January 14, 1928 at Washington Co., Arkansas.^8,14 Hugh Sowder and Bonnie Lucille "Bonita" Keller were divorced on July 26, 1934 at Washington Co., Arkansas.⁴ Hugh Sowder married Harriet Anna Napier on July 26, 1945 at Sebastian Co., Arkansas.⁸ Hugh Sowder died on October 23, 1956 at age 64.^7,9,12

     Raymond West "Ray" Sowder was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.^5,7 His Social Security Number was 428-90-0095.⁸ He was born on December 18, 1898 at Havensville, Pottawatomie Co., Kansas.^1,5,6,8 He married Grace Leona Phenice circa 1928.^4,7,9 Raymond West "Ray" Sowder died on February 14, 1971 at Gulfport, Harrison Co., Mississippi, at age 72.^5,7 He Raymond West Sowder, 72, 5016 East Railroad, Gulfport, a retired employe of the Veterans Administration, died at 4:50 a.m. Sunday at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport after a lengthy illness. Mr. Sowder was admitted to the hospital two days ago. Born Dec. 12, 1898, in Rottawomee, Kan., Mr. Sowder resided in Gulfport for 15 years prior to which he worked for the VA in Fayetteville, Ark., Pineville, La., and Chillicothe, Ohio. He retired from VA in 1964 as manager of the laundry following 28 years service with the was a veteran of World Ware. Mr. Sowder was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gulfport and a teacher in the Men's Bible Class of the Sunday school. A graveside service will be held in Forest Park Cemetery. Mr. Sowder is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace Phenice Sowder, Gulfport; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Meadows, Gulfport, and Mrs. Donnie (Flora) Thurmond, Houston, Tex; two sisters, Mrs. Raymond Keith, Fayetteville, Ark., and Miss Elizabeth Sowder, Fort Smith, Ark., and three grandchildren. on February 15, 1971.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 431-19-5299.⁶ Alice Sowder was buried at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.⁵ She was born on August 7, 1903 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.^1,6 As of March 8, 1934,her married name was Keith.⁴ She married Raymond Keith on March 8, 1934 at Washington Co., Arkansas.^4,7 Alice Sowder died on December 27, 1983 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas, at age 80.⁶

     Estelle R. Sowder was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.^2,3 She was born on July 23, 1907 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.^5,3 She died on June 1, 1960 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas, at age 52.^2,3

     Elizabeth Sowder was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 430-82-5311.⁶ She was born on July 23, 1907 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.⁶ She died on December 16, 1992 at Arkansas at age 85.⁶

     William Andrew Postlethwait was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Prescott, Nevada Co., Arkansas.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 525-24-1171.⁷ He was born on April 9, 1893 at Little Creek, Wetzel Co., West Virginia.^3,7,5,8,9,6 He married May Sowder, daughter of William Wheeler Sowder and Octavia Lee West, on August 4, 1914 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.^2,4 William Andrew Postlethwait died on April 10, 1971 at age 78.^3,5,9

     Her Social Security Number was 429-23-2745.³ Bonnie Lucille "Bonita" Keller was buried at Friendship Cemetery, Springdale, Washington Co., Arkansas.⁴ She was born on September 8, 1911 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.^3,2 As of January 14, 1928,her married name was Sowder.¹ She married Hugh Sowder, son of William Wheeler Sowder and Octavia Lee West, on January 14, 1928 at Washington Co., Arkansas.^1,5 Bonnie Lucille "Bonita" Keller and Hugh Sowder were divorced on July 26, 1934 at Washington Co., Arkansas.⁶ Bonnie Lucille "Bonita" Keller died on March 3, 2001 at Springdale, Washington Co., Arkansas, at age 89.^7,3

     His Social Security Number was 448-34-4592.³ Raymond Keith was buried at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.⁴ He was born on December 22, 1902 at Gotebo, Kiowa Co., Oklahoma.^3,2 He married Alice Sowder, daughter of William Wheeler Sowder and Octavia Lee West, on March 8, 1934 at Washington Co., Arkansas.^1,5 Raymond Keith died on September 16, 1979 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas, at age 76.³

     Her Social Security Number was 428-76-8338.³ Grace Leona Phenice was born on December 14, 1903 at Louisiana.^2,3 As of circa 1928,her married name was Sowder.⁴ She married Raymond West "Ray" Sowder, son of William Wheeler Sowder and Octavia Lee West, circa 1928.^4,1,5 Grace Leona Phenice died on December 27, 1993 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 90.^2,5,3 She Mrs. Grace P. Sowder, 90, of Dayton, Ohio, and a former resident of Gulfport, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1993, in Dayton. Mrs. Sowder was a retired Gulfport school teacher and a member of First Baptist Church of Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond W. Sowder. Survivors include two daughters; Patricia Bennett of Jacksonville, Fla; and Flora Bialorucki of Dayton, Ohio; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. on December 29, 1993.⁵

     Diane Rubin was born on July 3, 1931 at Cook Co., Illinois.³ As of January 15, 1953,her married name was Wolf.² She married Richard Victor "Dick" Wolf, son of Julius Wolf and Ethel Phyllis Schaffer, on January 15, 1953 at Cook Co., Illinois.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 335-03-4295.⁶ Laura Celesta "Meda" Smith was born on September 5, 1910 at Spencer, Clay Co., Iowa.^3,7,6 As of December 27, 1929,her married name was Brady.³ She married Joseph J. Brady on December 27, 1929.³ As of August 28, 1966,her married name was Frazee.³ Laura Celesta "Meda" Smith married Chester C. Frazee on August 28, 1966.³ Laura Celesta "Meda" Smith died on December 15, 1984 at Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa Co., California, at age 74.^3,7

     Ruby Linford Pennington was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 719-14-5457.⁷ He married Louise Unknown.⁶ Ruby Linford Pennington was born on April 19, 1902 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,5,6 He married Mildred Frances Wynn on August 22, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Ruby Linford Pennington and Mildred Frances Wynn were divorced before 1938.⁵ Ruby Linford Pennington married Carrie Anne James on July 3, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Ruby Linford Pennington died on May 29, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^7,6

     Her Social Security Number was 233-52-6759.⁵ Rena Bee Pennington was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her married name was Wileman.⁵ She married Joseph Arthur "Joe" Wileman.^3,7 Rena Bee Pennington was born on October 26, 1903 at Hatcher, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6 As of December 2, 1922,her married name was Frederick.² She married John Russell Frederick on December 2, 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Rena Bee Pennington died on February 17, 1999 at Florida at age 95.^5,6

     Her Social Security Number was 235-30-8636.³ Retha Ann Pennington and Emmett G. Helm were divorced.¹ Retha Ann Pennington was born on January 3, 1911 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,1,3 As of circa 1929,her married name was Helm.⁵ She married Emmett G. Helm circa 1929.^1,5,6 As of January 31, 1956,her married name was Stinson.¹ Retha Ann Pennington married Joseph Charles Stinson on January 31, 1956 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Retha Ann Pennington died on October 29, 1967 at Key West, Monroe Co., Florida, at age 56.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 235-36-9758.⁴ Her married name was Albury.² Retta Matilda Pennington married Unknown Albury.² Retta Matilda Pennington and Gilbert Luther Wolfe were divorced.⁵ Retta Matilda Pennington was born on January 12, 1905 at West Virginia.⁴ As of circa 1923,her married name was Wolfe.⁶ She married Gilbert Luther Wolfe circa 1923.^3,6 Retta Matilda Pennington died on January 2, 1997 at South Carolina at age 91.⁴

     Her married name was White.⁷ Leona B. Conner and Oakley Ensor Simpson were divorced.⁸ Leona B. Conner married N. E. White.⁷ Leona B. Conner was born circa 1902 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,4 As of October 21, 1937,her married name was Simpson.⁴ She married Oakley Ensor Simpson on October 21, 1937 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,5,6,4

     Loena Elsie Conner was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 235-60-3583.⁷ Her married name was White.⁴ She married Nathan English White Sr.⁴ Loena Elsie Conner was born on April 9, 1907 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,8,4 As of December 17, 1924,her married name was Johnson.⁸ She married William Henry Johnson on December 17, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,1,4 Loena Elsie Conner died on November 5, 1998 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^7,4 She GLENWOOD - Mrs. Loena Elsie White, 91 of the Glenwood Park Retirement Village, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, at the retirement village. Born April 9, 1907, at Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Fred Hines and Mary Bailey Conner. She was a member of the First Christian Church on Straley Avenue in Princeton. She retired as church secretary for both Christian and Presbyterian churches. She was a lifelong resident of Mercer County and she was educated in Mercer County. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Henry Johnson, and her second husband, Nathan E. White, Sr; three brothers, Gifford, Fred H. and Hubert M. Conner; and two sisters, Leona Simpson and Enola DeWeese. Survivors: sons, William Johnson of Sun City, Ariz., and Jack Johnson of Athens; stepson, Nathan E. White, Jr., and wife Lucille of Princeton; step daughters, Sarah Young and husband Gale of Bluefield, and Betty Jo Lambert, and husband Walter, Jr. of Richmond, Va; 11 grandchildren; sisters, Letha Martin and Lou Reynolds, both of Bluefield, Sylvia Smith of Mullens; and brother, Burman Conner of Bluefield. Graveside services will be held Monday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m., from the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery on the New Hope Road in Princeton with the Rev. Gary Lyons officiating. on November 8, 1998.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 236-10-1341.⁹ James Gifford "J.G." Conner was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ He married Robert Etta "Bobbie" Holt, daughter of Robert Edward Lee Holt and Otha Etta Thornton.^10,11 James Gifford "J.G." Conner was born on February 14, 1909 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,5 He died on April 28, 1989 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 80; The SSDI has a death date of Apr 27, 1989.^9,6 He James Gifford "J.G." Conner, 80, of Route 2, Box 17, Rock, died Friday in a Beckley hospital. Born in Mercer County, he was a son of the late Fred Hines and Mary Bailey Conner. He had been a resident of Rock for the past 50 years, was a retired president of Bluefield Coca-Cola Bottling Co., was a member and past president of Bramwell Kiwanis Club, the Bailey Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 137, the Bluefield Chapter No. 20 R.A.M., Bluefield Commandry No. 19 K.T. and Bedi Kadem Temple in Charleston, Bluefield Shrine Club. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Rock United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife. Survivors: sisters, Mrs. N.E. (Loena) White of Princeton, Mrs. J.C. (Oletha) Martin of Bluefield, Mrs. Robert N. (Sylvia) Smith of Mullens and Mrs. Tulley (Lou C.) Reynolds of Bluefield; brothers, Hubert M. Conner and A. Burman Conner, both of Princeton. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with the Rev. Kevin P. Lantz officiating and burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery at Bluewell. Bailey Masonic Lodge No. 137 A.F. & A.M. will conduct graveside rites. on April 29, 1989.⁶