Person Page - 1488

     Nona Hearl Fisher was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She was born on August 8, 1895 at Pax Branch, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2 As of September 23, 1917,her married name was Prater.² She married James Washington "Ty" Prater, son of James Edward Prater and Sarah Jane Carr, on September 23, 1917 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Nona Hearl Fisher died on March 1, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 51.^5,4 She Prater, Mrs. Nona H., 52, Fayetteville, died in a Beckley hospital Saturday at 7:30 p.m. after a long illness. Surviving are her husband, J. W. Prater, three sons, Raymond A., Lowell A., E. Howard, all of Montgomery; her mother, Mrs. Amelia Fisher, Hilltop; five brothers, Ezra, Ashford; Everett, Oak Hill; Granville and Tray, both of Huntington, and James, Dothan; four sisters, Mrs. C. H. Light, Beckley; Mrs. L. H. Day, Oak Hill; Mrs. Harvey Powers, Huntington, and Mrs. Joe Sweeney, Hilltop; and one grandson, Raymond A. Prater, jr., Montgomery. Burial will be in Highland Memorial park. on March 3, 1947.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 277-62-5930.⁵ Minnie Carter was buried at Restlawn Memory Gardens, 1 Memory Garden Road, Victor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on July 3, 1892 at Blackheath, England.^5,2,6,4 As of October 5, 1912,her married name was Prater.³ She married George S. "Sam" Prater, son of James Edward Prater and Sarah Jane Carr, on October 5, 1912 at Sun, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ Minnie Carter died on December 31, 1994 at Wayne Co., Ohio, at age 102.^5,2,6

     His Social Security Number was 235-09-5787.⁷ George James Prater was buried at Restlawn Memory Gardens, 1 Memory Garden Road, Victor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on April 10, 1914 at Sun, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,7,4 He married Thelma Mae Sedlock on September 4, 1937 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² George James Prater died on April 21, 1982 at Marion, Marion Co., Ohio, at age 68.⁸

     Maitland Turner Prater was buried at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Medina Co., Ohio.^3,4,7 He was born on January 29, 1916 at Sun, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^{2,3,4,9,5,6,7} He married Irene Elizabeth Holliday on August 3, 1947 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,10 Maitland Turner Prater died on May 21, 2013 at Orrville, Wayne Co., Ohio, at age 97.^3,4,9,10,7 He Maitland T. "Chink" Prater, 97, of Orrville, passed away Tuesday morning, May 21, 2013, at his home, following a period of declining health. He was born January 29, 1916, in Sun, W.Va., the son of Sam and Minnie (Carter) Prater and was a graduate of Fayetteville High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, from 1943 to 1946 in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and was awarded two Bronze Stars. Following his military service, he was united in marriage to Irene E. Holliday, on August 3, 1946, in Fayetteville, W.Va. She survives. Maitland had been a self-employed barber in West Virginia for thirty-five years, prior to moving to Orrville in the late 1960's. Later, he was employed at the former Crown Steel and Volvo companies in Orrville, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Ohio Craftmans Guild, a Life Member of the Orrville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3346 and a former member of the Pythians Lodge and the American Legion. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving in addition to his wife, Irene E. (Holliday) Prater, are children, Michael (Betty) Prater of Dalton and Rhonda Wilson of Wooster; five grandchildren, Matthew T. Prater of Cleveland, Kyle (Kris) Prater of Lakeland, Fla., Barry Wilson, Bryan Wilson, Danielle (Jason) Brynes, all of Orrville; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, George Prater. Burial will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery near Rittman, where military rites will be conducted. on May 26, 2013.⁴

     Margaret Priscilla "Maggie" Gilbert was buried at Bays Cemetery, Summerlee, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,6 She was born on April 10, 1882 at Rush Co., Kentucky.^1,5 As of October 8, 1910,her married name was Prater.⁴ She married William Henry "Will" Prater Sr., son of James Edward Prater and Sarah Jane Carr, on October 8, 1910 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,2,3,4 Margaret Priscilla "Maggie" Gilbert died on December 6, 1944 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^1,5 She Mrs. Margaret Priscilla Prater, 62, of Summerlee, died in the Oak Hill hospital Wednesday morning at 2:40 o'clock. Death was attributed to kidney trouble. A member of the Baptist church, she was born in Rush, Kentucky, on April 10, 1882. She is survived by two brothers, Elijah Gilbert and John Gilbert, both of Lang; four sisters, Mrs. Gustie Fry, of Kayford; Mrs. Grace Kitchen of Eskdale; Mrs. William Poe of Marmet and Mrs. Emma Comer of Carlisle; five sons, Condit Perry of Oak Hill; Elmer Prater, of Indianapolis, Indiana; Private Ernest Prater, stationed in Germany; Corporal George Prater, now in France, and Sergeant William Prater, stationed in Italy; two daughters, Mrs. Freda Simms of Kaymor, and Mrs. Gladys Kemp, of Newark, Delaware, and five grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Bays cemetery at Summerlee. on December 8, 1944.⁵

     Freda Louise Prater was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^10,5,6 She and Carlos Richards were divorced.⁴ Freda Louise Prater was born on February 16, 1912 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,5,6 As of December 25, 1929,her married name was Richards.² She married Carlos Richards on December 25, 1929 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² As of January 19, 1952,her married name was Simms.⁴ Freda Louise Prater married James Franklin Simms on January 19, 1952 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,5,6 Freda Louise Prater died on April 3, 1973 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 61.^5,6 She Final rites for Mrs. Freda Louise Prater Simms, 61, of 1, Fayetteville will be held Thursday. Burial be in Huse Memorial Park. She died early Tuesday in Oak Hill hospital after a short illness. Born Feb. 16, 1912 at Minden, William and Maggie McKnight Prater. Surviving are her husband, Frank Simms; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Williams of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mrs. Linda Higgenbotham of Lansing; brothers, Ernest of Charlotte, N.C., George of Cleveland, Ohio, and William of Oak Hill; a sisters, Mrs. Gladys Lesher of Front Royal, Va., and eight grandchildren. on April 4, 1973.⁶

     Carlos Richards and Freda Louise Prater were divorced.³ Carlos Richards was born circa 1906 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Freda Louise Prater, daughter of William Henry "Will" Prater Sr. and Margaret Priscilla "Maggie" Gilbert, on December 25, 1929 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.²

     Elmer Prater was buried at Bays Cemetery, Summerlee, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 232-12-3934.¹⁰ He was born on February 23, 1914 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1914.^10,2,4,5,6 He married Kathleen Elizabeth "Betty" Taylor on September 13, 1947 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Elmer Prater died on November 23, 1964 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 50.^11,4,5 He Elmer Prater, 50, of Summerlee died in an Oak Hill hospital at 2 a.m. Monday after a long illness. He was a veteran of World War II. Born at Minden, Feb. 23, 1914, he was the son of the late William Henry and Marguaret Gilbert Prater. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Kathleen Elizabeth Prater; a daughter, Miss Florence May Prater, at home; three brothers, William Henry Jr. of Scarbro, George of Cleveland, Ohio, and Ernest of Blyth, Calif; a half brother, Condit Perry of Rainelle; and two sisters, Mrs. Freda Sims of Fayetteville and Mrs. Gladys Slucher of Front Royal, Va. Burial will be in the Bays cemetery at Summerlee. on November 24, 1964.⁴

     Her married name was Kemp.⁹ Gladys Virginia Prater was buried at Bays Cemetery, Summerlee, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,11 Her Social Security Number was 233-24-8665.¹² Her married name was Slusher.⁴ She married William Harrison “Bill” Slusher.^4,13,11 Gladys Virginia Prater married Unknown Kemp.⁹ Gladys Virginia Prater was born on August 15, 1916 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1917 and the SSDI has Feb 20, 1917.^6,4,12 As of January 15, 1930,her married name was Bragg.² She married Charles Samuel "Charlie" Bragg on January 15, 1930 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Gladys Virginia Prater and Charles Samuel "Charlie" Bragg were divorced on February 5, 1938 at West Virginia.¹⁴ Gladys Virginia Prater died on August 6, 1976 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 59.^4,11 She Mrs. Gladys Virginia Slusher, 58, of Front Royal, Va., formerly of Summerlea, Fayette County, W.Va., died Friday in Winchester Memorial Hospital, Winchester. She was en employe of Aileen Corp. at Flint Hill, Va. Surviving: husband, William Slusher Jr; daughters, Mrs. Margaret Barnett Front Royal, Mrs. Debra Schirmann of Trenton, N.J., Miss Louise Slusher and Miss Yvonne Slusher, both of Washington, D.C; brothers, Ernest Prater of Charlotte, N.C., George Prater of Cleveland, Ohio, William Prater of Fayettevilie, W.Va. Graveside service will be in Bays Cemetery, Summerlea, W.Va. on August 8, 1976.¹¹

     His Social Security Number was 236-16-4653.¹⁴ Ernest Leonard Prater Sr. was buried at Sunset Memory Gardens, Mint Hill, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^3,6 He married Anne Louise Smith.^3,6,15 Ernest Leonard Prater Sr. was born on September 15, 1919 at Quarrier, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^{14,3,5,16,4,6} He married Mamie Elizabeth Toney on February 1, 1947 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Ernest Leonard Prater Sr. died on June 11, 2007 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 87.^14,3,6,7 He Ernest Leonard Prater, Sr. - Mr. Prater, 87, of Charlotte, NC, died June 10, 2007 at his residence. Mr. Prater was born September 15, 1919 in Kanawha County, West Virginia a son of the late William Henry Prater, Sr. and Margaret Gilbert Prater. He had worked in the coal mines for over twenty years, before finally moving to Charlotte more than thirty years ago. A service will be held from the graveside of Sunset Memory Gardens. Mr. Prater is survived by his wife, Anne Louise Prater of Charlotte, NC; three daughters, Sandra Bennett (George) of Clover, SC; Mary Beel (Jerry) of Marble Hill, MO; Frances A. Thomas of Indian Trail, NC; and a son, Ernest Leonard Prater, Jr. of Charlotte, NC; one sister, Libby Fertick (Danny) of Columbia, SC; 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren and 4 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, two sisters and one son. on June 13, 2007.³

     George Washington Prater was buried at West Park Cemetery, 3942 Ridge Road, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.¹² His Social Security Number was 234-24-3493.³ He was born on August 26, 1921 at Quarrier, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5,13 He married Thelma Faye Martin on May 7, 1949 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹⁴ George Washington Prater married Alma Jean Williams on July 24, 1983 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.¹⁵ George Washington Prater died on November 15, 1987 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 66.^16,13

     His Social Security Number was 234-34-4153.¹³ William Henry "Junior" Prater Jr. was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,6,14 He was born on October 28, 1923 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^{2,13,3,4,5,6,15,8,14} He married Virginia Rose Welch on September 12, 1947 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,5,6,16 William Henry "Junior" Prater Jr. died on March 10, 2004 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 80.^{13,3,4,6,15,14} He Mr. William Henry Prater Jr., 80, of Pinnacle passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at Northern Surry Hospital. He was born Oct. 28, 1923, in Fayette County to William Henry Prater Sr. and Maggie Gilbert Prater. Mr. Prater was a coal miner and served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald William and Rachani Prater of Orlando, Fla., Gary Wayne and Vicky Prater of Charlotte, and Allen Keith Prater of Clinton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Kenneth Thorn of Pinnacle and Karen and Hassell Warden of Pinnacle; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ernest Prater of Charlotte. Mr. Prater was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Welch Prater; his parents; three brothers, George Prater, Elmer Prater and Con Perry; and two sisters, Gladis Slusher and Freda Simms. Interment will be at High Lawn Memorial Gardens. on March 12, 2004.⁶

     Olive Lee Lewis was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 235-03-8949.⁵ She was born on January 31, 1908 at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,5,1,3,4 As of February 22, 1925,her married name was Prater.¹ She married Dewey Prater, son of James Edward Prater and Sarah Jane Carr, on February 22, 1925 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Olive Lee Lewis died on June 27, 1986 at Marion, Marion Co., Ohio, at age 78.^5,6,3,4 She Olive Lee Prater, 78, 358 S. Main St., died early today in the home of a granddaughter, 1170 Amboise Drive. She had been in failing health a week. Born Jan. 31, 1908, in Mount Hope, W.Va., she was a daughter of William and Nora Ellen Livley Lewis. On Feb. 22, 1925, in Oak Hill, W.Va., she was married to Dewey Prater, who died June 5, 1963, in Marion. The 33-year resident of Marion was a homemaker and a member of Grace Baptist Church. She came here from Oak Hill. Surviving are three daughters, Coletta Jean Smith, Marion, Lawana June Sides, Chico, Texas, and Sharon Lee Ratliff, Panama City, Fla; a brother, Richard Mankin, Baltimore, Md; a sister, Dorothy Lewis, Fayetteviile, W.Va; nine grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren; and four great-greatgrandchildren. A daughter, four brothers and a sister are deceased. A graveside service will be conducted in High Lawn Cemetery, Oak Hill, W.Va. on June 27, 1986.³

     Colella Dean Prater was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 She was born on January 31, 1926 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,5,1,2,3 She married Raymond Nevel Elmore, son of Charles Edgar Elmore and Ethel Julia Craft, on October 6, 1943 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,1,2 As of October 6, 1943,her married name was Elmore.⁴ Colella Dean Prater died on May 13, 1952 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 26.^1,2,3 She Mrs. Colella Dean Elmore, 26, of Whipple, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday in a Huntington hospital. She was a member of the Baptist church at Scarbro and the Marie Ball Mission Circle at Whipple. Mrs. Elmore was born in Oak Hill, Jan. 31, 1916. Surviving are her husband, Raymond; a son, Micheal and a daughter, Lynn, both at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Praper (Prater), Rainelle; a twin sister, Mrs. Colotta Smith, Ohio; and another sister, Mrs. June Sides, Greenville, S.C. and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Nora Mankin, Oak Hill. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill. on May 15, 1952.²

     Her married name was Detwiler.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 236-24-6129.⁴ Coletta Jean Prater was buried at Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio.¹⁰ Her married name was Smith.⁴ Her married name was Morris.⁴ She married Homer Buren Smith.^4,11 Coletta Jean Prater married Unknown Morris.^4,8 Coletta Jean Prater was born on January 31, 1926 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,12,5 As of March 31, 1945,her married name was Burgess.² She married Donis Lee Burgess on March 31, 1945 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Coletta Jean Prater married Harold Robert Detwiler circa 1969.^4,13 Coletta Jean Prater and Harold Robert Detwiler were divorced on May 13, 1974 at Marion Co., Ohio.¹³ Coletta Jean Prater died on February 11, 2000 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 74.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 236-40-0186.¹⁰ Lawana June Prater was buried at Chico Cemetery, Chico, Wise Co., Texas.^3,11 She was born on August 3, 1927 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,6,11,10 As of December 7, 1946,her married name was Sides.² She married Melvin Earl Sides on December 7, 1946 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,11,7 Lawana June Prater died on February 4, 2006 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 78.^3,11,10 She Funeral for Lawana June Sides, 78, of Chico was to be Wednesday. Burial was to follow at Chico Cemetery. Sides died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, in Fort Worth. Born Aug. 3, 1927, in Minden, W.Va., to Dewey and Olive Lewis Prater, she was a homemaker. She married Melvin E. Sides on Dec. 7, 1946, in Oak Hill, W.Va. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Chico. She was preceded in death by her husband and two sisters, Collea and Colletta Prater. She is survived by a daughter, Colleen Self and husband, Buel, of Chico; three sons, Dale Sides and wife, Cathy, of Avery; Ralph Sides and wife, Priscilla, of Granbury and Jackie Sides and wife, Cathy, of Chico; 23 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were to be Michael Eudy, Bryant Eudy, Ralph Sides II, Matt Sides, Dusty Sides and Toby Sides. on February 9, 2006.³

     Sarah Jane Wilshire was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 383-34-4298.¹¹ She was born on March 6, 1916 at Carlisle, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,11,4,5 As of June 18, 1933,her married name was Bibb.⁷ She married Francis Live Bibb on June 18, 1933 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁷ Sarah Jane Wilshire and Francis Live Bibb were divorced on January 11, 1947 at West Virginia.² As of July 3, 1947,her married name was Childers.² Sarah Jane Wilshire married Rudy Childers on July 3, 1947 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Sarah Jane Wilshire died on June 9, 2002 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 86.^11,4,6 She Sarah J. Childers, March 6, 1916 - June 9, 2002. South Bend - Sarah Jane Childers, 86, of North Tuxedo Drive, died Sunday in Ironwood Health and Rehabilitation Center of natural causes. Survivors include two brothers, Robert Wilshire of Cleveland and James Wilshire of South Bend. on June 11, 2002.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 233-38-2700.⁹ Margaret Ann Wilshire was born on July 6, 1918 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,9,4 As of April 29, 1933,her married name was Smith.² She married Roy Frank Smith on April 29, 1933 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² As of June 12, 1948,her married name was Rhoades.³ Margaret Ann Wilshire married Lambert Ferman Rhoades on June 12, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ Margaret Ann Wilshire died on June 13, 2008 at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 89.⁹

     Faye Louise Wilshire was buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 11000 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, Hamilton Co., Ohio.^3,7 Her Social Security Number was 235-54-9218.⁸ She was born on October 18, 1920 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,8,4 As of May 10, 1937,her married name was Sproles.² She married Joseph Albert "Joe" Sproles on May 10, 1937 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Faye Louise Wilshire died on January 31, 2004 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 83.^8,3 She Faye Wilshire Sproles, 83, of Louisville, died Saturday, January 31, 2004, at the Episcopal Church Home. She was a homemaker and member of Montgomery Baptist Church in Cincinnati, OH. She is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Coates, Diane Niesz and Rita Cardarella; a son, Joe Sproles and his wife, Charlene; six grandchildren, Christopher Sproles and his wife, Kerry, Nicole Noe and her husband, Brad, Eric Cardarella and his wife, Elizabeth, Kristi Mottla and her husband, Rich, Kimberly Cardarella, and Brian Niesz; and eight great-grandchildren, Francesca Mottla, Charlotte Cardarella, Katie Sproles, Nicholas Sproles, Avery Sproles, Sarah Sproles, Riley Noe and Elliot Noe. Burial will be in the Gates of Heaven Cemetery in Cincinnati. on February 2, 2004.³

     Irene Eleanor Wilshire was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,8 Her Social Security Number was 309-58-0839.³ She was born on October 1, 1923 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,8 As of November 16, 1939,her married name was Harvey.⁵ She married Harold Haynes Harvey on November 16, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ As of May 24, 1952,her married name was Jones.⁸ Irene Eleanor Wilshire married Robert Bennett Jones on May 24, 1952.^2,8 Irene Eleanor Wilshire died on February 13, 1988 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 64.^2,8

     Her Social Security Number was 233-36-8704.⁷ Her married name was Wood.² Patsy Robin Wilshire married Archie Lee Wood.² Patsy Robin Wilshire was born on February 1, 1927 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,3,8 As of September 4, 1943,her married name was Benschoter.⁴ She married Ralph Benkamin Benschoter Jr. on September 4, 1943 at Clayton, Lenawee Co., Michigan.^7,4 Patsy Robin Wilshire died on December 2, 2006 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada, at age 79.^7,8

     John B. Smith was born on May 28, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Columbus C. 'Lum" Baker was buried at Elwood Cemetery, Texas Ridge Road, Latah Co., Idaho.² He was born on April 28, 1866 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.³ He married Viola Angeline Stewart, daughter of James Ira Stewart and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Conner, on September 21, 1896 at Hutchinson, McLeod Co., Minnesota.¹ Columbus C. 'Lum" Baker died on September 14, 1919 at Texas Ridge, Latah Co., Idaho, at age 53; Died of stings from a swarm of hornets while out fishing with his son Ervin.³

     His Social Security Number was 518-01-2344.⁶ Clarence Norman Baker was buried at Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.⁴ He was born on September 26, 1900 at Stearns Co., Minnesota.^6,4,7 He married Hazel Mildred Baker on July 2, 1924 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^8,9 Clarence Norman Baker died on July 23, 1989 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, at age 88.^1,6,4

     Her Social Security Number was 518-82-4279.³ Hazel Mildred Baker was buried at Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.⁴ She was born on May 18, 1905 at Swanville, Morrison Co., Minnesota.^3,4,2 She married Clarence Norman Baker, son of Columbus C. 'Lum" Baker and Viola Angeline Stewart, on July 2, 1924 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^5,1 Hazel Mildred Baker died on October 11, 1986 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, at age 81.^6,4

     His Social Security Number was 518-24-4363.⁹ Raymond Lee "Ray" Baker was buried at Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^1,5 He was born on April 9, 1926 at Deary, Latah Co., Idaho.^6,9,1,2,3,5 He married Carol Jean Beck on April 1, 1950 at Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho.⁴ Raymond Lee "Ray" Baker and Carol Jean Beck were divorced on February 2, 1954 at Clearwater Co., Idaho.¹⁰ Raymond Lee "Ray" Baker died on November 26, 2002 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, at age 76.^6,9,1,5 He Raymond (Ray) Lee Baker passed away from his battle with cancer into eternal peace Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. He was 76 and a resident of Lewiston. He was born April 9, 1926, to Hazel and Clarence Baker in Deary. He lived there through his junior year in high school, when the family moved to Orofino. He graduated from Orofino High School in 1944, lettering in football. Following graduation he joined the U.S. Navy, attending basic training at Farragut, Idaho, and serving his country during World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1946, and had the surprise of coming home to a new baby sister, Linda, 19 years his junior. He spent several years logging in the areas of Bovill, St. Maries and Headquarters, Idaho. Perhaps his fondest memories were of working on the log drives and forming friendships with "Michigan Bill" and others. In 1958, Ray left the logging industry and moved to Los Angeles, where he started a new career with Trans World Airlines. He began as a ticket agent and ended as supervisor of overseas reservations. He had the opportunity to see many parts of the world; he played golf in Mexico and Scotland and took his parents on a tour of Europe and the Holy Lands. He retired from the airline in 1988 and returned to Lewiston to help care for his father. Ray led a phenomenal life. He was carefree, happy and always one for a good time. He made hundreds of friends during his life and once said that most all of his dreams had come true. He is survived by one daughter, Cindy, and his grandson, Michael. Also surviving Ray are his sister, Linda Nelson of Lewiston; nieces Kari Mackey and Shelly Scott, both of Lewiston; nephew Cody Nelson of San Antonio; great-nieces Tiffiny and Amitty Mackey, both of Lewiston; great-nephews Jordan Mackey, Tyler Nelson and Justin and Jessup Scott, all of Lewiston; and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. At Ray's request, cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at Normal Hill Cemetery in Lewiston. on November 29, 2002.⁵