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     His Social Security Number was 408-28-2133.⁵ Franklin Roy "Frank" Raby was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.⁶ He was born on August 1, 1907 at Scarboro, Anderson Co., Tennessee.^5,6,2 He married Dorthy Jeanette Waller on November 24, 1931 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^7,8 Franklin Roy "Frank" Raby died on October 11, 1989 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 82.^3,5,6

     Her Social Security Number was 411-36-6739.² Dorthy Jeanette Waller was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^3,4 She was born on November 1, 1910 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^5,2,3 As of November 24, 1931,her married name was Raby.¹ She married Franklin Roy "Frank" Raby, son of Samuel M. "Sam" Raby and Bertha Jane Walters, on November 24, 1931 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^1,4 Dorthy Jeanette Waller died on January 7, 1982 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 71.^3,4 She RABY, Mrs. Dorothy Jeanette, age 71 of 2216 Price Street, passed away 8:05 a.m. Thursday at her home after a lengthly illness. Member of United Methodist Church of Wheat, Tn. Survivors: Husband Frank Raby; son Wayne Raby, Knoxville; daughters, Mrs. Charles (Alyce) Moore, Corryton, Mrs. Jewell Ellis, Oak Ridge, Mrs. Sara Lumpkin of Pomona, Calif; sister, Mrs. Jean Christenberry, Powell; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Interment Lynnhurst Cemetery. on January 8, 1982.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 411-05-9015.⁷ Reba Cluris Walters was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.⁸ She was born on May 9, 1900 at Anderson Co., Tennessee; Her birth record has a date of Mar 9, 1900.^1,7,5 She died in October, 1985 at age 85.⁷

     Gertrude Esther "Gertie" Walters was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 409-08-2577.⁸ Her married name was Cabage.⁶ She married Roe Lafayette Cabage.^6,9 Gertrude Esther "Gertie" Walters was born on October 1, 1898 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^1,4,8 She died on October 8, 1987 at age 89.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 413-26-7587.⁸ Vernon Burl Walters WINTER HAVEN - Vernon B. Walters, 69, of 1308 3rd St., NE, died Thursday. A native of Rolf, W. Va., he moved here in 1969, and was a Baptist. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Martha Douberley, Winter Haven, and three sisters.⁵ He was buried at Jonesville Cemetery, Jonesville, Roane Co., Tennessee.⁴ He was born on February 28, 1902 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3,9,8 He married Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Crass on April 11, 1926 at Roane Co., Tennessee.^10,4 Vernon Burl Walters married Thelma Lee Crass in December, 1941 at Tennessee.^4,11 Vernon Burl Walters died on February 24, 1972 at Winter Haven, Polk Co., Florida, at age 69.^4,3,5

     His Social Security Number was 568-12-5027.² Ralph Kennit Walters was born on August 18, 1905 at Anderson Co., Tennessee; His birth record has a date of Aug 8, 1905.^1,2,7,4 He died on July 9, 1965 at Stanislaus Co., California, at age 59.²

     Her Social Security Number was 411-07-4495.⁶ Nella Jane "Nellie" Walters was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^3,4 She was born on January 11, 1910 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^1,6,3 She died on October 21, 2001 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 91.^6,3,4 She WALTERS, NELLA JANE - of Knoxville, died 4:20 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2001 at Hillcrest Medical Nursing Institute, North. Member of Arlington Church of Christ. Retired elementary school teacher in the city of Knoxville after 35 years of service. She taught at Oakwood and Mount Olive Elementary Schools. Member of Knox County Retired Teachers Association and A.A.R.P. Preceded in death by parents, Calvin Cassell and Martha Ann Turpin Walters; sisters, Gertrude Walters Cabage, Reba C. Walters and brothers, Vernon Walters; Ralph Walters and Roy Walters. Survivors: niece, Martha Alice Douberley of Winter Haven, Fla; great nieces, Sandra McKinney of Winter Haven, Fla., and Elizabeth Bowen of Lake Wales, Fla; special friend, Rubye Bailey of Knoxville. Family and friends will meet at Greenwood Cemetery at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday for a 2 p.m. graveside service and interment. Dr. David Hunter and Dr. Thomas Drinnen officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arlington Church of Christ, 2206 Tecoma Dr. Knoxville, Tenn. 37917. Friends may call at their convenience at Steven Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. at Broadway. on October 23, 2001.⁴

     Linda/Hila M. Brock was born circa 1878 at Tennessee.¹ As of before January 13, 1920,her married name was Raby.¹ She married Samuel M. "Sam" Raby before January 13, 1920.¹

     His Social Security Number was 412-10-2072.⁸ Earl Frederick Raby was buried at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^2,9 He was born on June 11, 1918 at Lonsdale, Knox Co., Tennessee.^10,8,2,3 He married Sarah Evelyn Vise on March 27, 1942 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^2,11,6 Earl Frederick Raby died on December 31, 2006 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 88.^8,2 He RABY, Earl Frederick - 88, born June 11, 1918 on Vermont Ave in Lonsdale, died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006 at St.Mary’s Hospital. Earl lived in Fountain City since his marriage to Sarah Vise in 1942. He completed High School at Knoxville High in 1936 and Draughon Business College. He first worked for Gray Knox Marble before taking a drafting job at Ft Bragg NC.He returned to Knoxville to start his career and family in 1941. He worked 45 years as a tooling design draftsman for Fulton Sylphon Division of Robertshaw Controls Inc. He retired in 1983 after 42 years service.He worked at Fulton during WWII on Steam Valves for US Navy Ships. He was involved in many historic projects including parts for automotive controls, Apollo Space Program and Oak Ridge Nuclear Energy. Earl was an avid sports fan of UT Men’s and Ladies Basketball, UT Football and Baseball. He was a perennial supporter of Atlanta Braves. Earl worked on gates at Neyland Stadium, Stokely Athletic Center and Thompson Boling Arena for 55 years, missing only a few events taking tickets. Earl was baptized at Laurel Church of Christ in 1932. He and Sarah were married in 1942 and they are charter members of the Arlington Church of Christ. Earl enjoyed fellowship and worship with his brethren and especially liked to sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. He was a wood craftsman and restored many clocks etc.and his wood toys and whirlygigs have been the delight of children. He was a tennis player, bowler and golfer. He played chess and enjoyed puzzles and board games. He repaired golf equipment for many years. He loved young people and coached little league baseball 9 years at Fountain City Ball Park. He also began award winning painting after he retired in 1983. His favorite pastime was shooting pool with his friends at the Senior Center as well as volunteering in the gift shop. He is preceded in death by: his father Fred S. Raby and mother Nettie Raby and son Terry. He is survived by: wife Sarah; daughter-in-law, Sue Udhe; son and daughter-in-law, Fred P. and Elizabeth Raby; son, Donald Raby. He also leaves four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren who he loved very much. He leaves a number of nieces and nephews and host of friends that always liked to have him around. Interrment Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at Highland Memorial Cemetery Sutherland Ave. on January 1, 2007.²

     Her Social Security Number was 409-28-7085.⁵ Glenna G. James was born on July 22, 1919 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^6,5,4 As of December 24, 1934,her married name was Phillips.³ She married George Phillips on December 24, 1934 at Roane Co., Tennessee.³ Glenna G. James died on December 24, 1990 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 71.^6,5,4

     Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Crass was buried at Jonesville Cemetery, Jonesville, Roane Co., Tennessee.¹ She was born on May 6, 1906 at Tennessee.^3,1 As of April 11, 1926,her married name was Walters.² She married Vernon Burl Walters, son of Calvin Cassell Walters and Martha Ann Turpin, on April 11, 1926 at Roane Co., Tennessee.^2,1 Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Crass died on January 5, 1933 at age 26.¹

     Martha Alice Walters was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.³ Her married name was Douberley.² She married Clifford George Douberley.² Martha Alice Walters was born on April 25, 1927 at Tennessee.^1,3 She died on January 20, 2018 at age 90.³

     Hazel Walters was buried at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, east side of East portal parking lot of Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee.¹ She was born circa June 4, 1904.¹ She died on June 25, 1904; Died at three weeks of age.¹

     Sarah Evelyn Vise Sarah Vise Raby, July 19, 1917 - February 28, 2013. Sarah V. Raby passed on to her reward February 28, 2013, at age of 95 years, 7 months and 10 days. She was born in Nashville and moved to Fountain City, when she was three, with her family. She was 5th of eight children born to A.P. Vise and Lorena Dennison Vise. They lived on campus of Central High School until they moved to permanent residence on Watauga Dr. She graduated from Central. She was active in Girl Scouts and served as leader in Scouting. She was baptized at age 14, believing Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She remained faithful and active in the Lord's service all her days. In the early years the church met on Broadway until moving to Laurel Ave near UT campus. March 27, 1942, she married Earl F. Raby and they commenced their lives together in the Lord's service. As a result of the war rationing they joined several families in North Knoxville to plant an new congregation at Arlington. Sarah and Earl remained active in the Arlington Church of Christ until health and age kept them away. She never ceased to pray and show concern for her Christian family. She was a homemaker all her life, her talents and industry were never wasted. She continually was active with her hands sewing, cooking, and all manner of crafts. Her pressed flower note cards are a treasured keepsake for many. Sarah was very active in Home Demonstration Club at Mascot associated with UT Extension Service. She joined Earl working as usher at Thompson-Boling Arena for several years. She truly demonstrated the character of the godly woman of Proverbs 31. The Word of God was a daily part of her life. Sarah and Earl raised three sons who honored her with the love she shared to the fullest measure. Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; and all of her siblings. Most recently her closest sister, Jean Coile Elkins. She was also preceded by son, Terry Raby. Her surviving family include Sue Raby Udhe, Fred P. Raby and wife, Elizabeth, and Donald Raby and Nancy. She leaves four grandchildren, Annette Raby McAdams, Richard Raby and wife, Amanda, April Raby Whalen and Thad, Robin Raby Dreadin and Artie; five great grandchildren, Shane McAdams, Megan McAdams (Zack) Bennett; McKenzie, Garrett and Conner Raby, Sara Dreadin, Nicholas Whalen and Jacob Whalen; one great-great grandson, Parker Bennett. She also leaves several neices and nephews, who were always special in her life. Special thanks to the Staff of Norris Healthcare and Rehab Center for they assisted her comfort and care as her health declined. They are very remarkable people and deserve recognition for a job well done! Interment at Highland Memorial Cemetery.¹ She was buried at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^3,1 She was born on July 19, 1917 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.¹ As of March 27, 1942,her married name was Raby.² She married Earl Frederick Raby, son of Frederick Samuel "Fred" Raby and Nettie Oberiah Rash, on March 27, 1942 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^4,1,2 Sarah Evelyn Vise died on February 28, 2013 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 95.¹

     His Social Security Number was 413-70-7538.⁷ Terry Alan Raby was buried at Evergreen Memorial Park, 3655 Atlanta Highway, Athens, Clarke Co., Georgia.^1,3 He married Sue Cox.^2,3 Terry Alan Raby was born on May 18, 1944 at Knox Co., Tennessee.^7,2 He died on December 21, 1991 at Athens, Clarke Co., Georgia, at age 47.^7,2,3 He RABY, Terry Alan — age 47 of 1460 Pioneer Circle, Watkinsville, Ga., died Dec. 21, 1991. Native of Knoxville and was the son of the late Earl and Sarah Vise Raby. Had lived in Georgia for the past 23 years. Employed as a Computer Services Specialist with the University Computing and Networking Services, University of Georgia. He was past Coach and Chairman of the Watkinsville Basketball Booster. Past President, Director and Coach of the Oconee Little League. Member of the Athens Board of Realtors, The Georgia Assoc. of Realtors, the National Assoc. of Realtors and the National Residential Appraisers Institute. Member of Briarwood Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Sue Cox Raby, Watkinsville; daughter, Annette Louise McAdams, Athens; son, Richard Reid Raby, Watkinsville; brothers, Fred P. Raby, Pensacola, Fla., Don Raby, Knoxville; two grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park, Athens, Ga. Pallbearers: Larry Tucker, Lee Kirk, R.T. Wall, Andy Stocklinski, T. Dale Mills, Ray Antwine. on December 22, 1991.³

     Eugene Samuel Raby was buried at New Gray Cemetery, 2724 Western Avenue, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.² He was born on December 27, 1920 at Knox Co., Tennessee.² He died on January 19, 1921 at Knox Co., Tennessee.²

     Kenneth Nelson Raby Kenneth Nelson Raby - Raby, Kenneth N. (Ken), age 92 of Ocala, Florida, formerly of Knoxville, Tennessee, died Saturday, March 21, 2015. He was a graduate of University of Tennessee, Knoxville and served as Captain in the United States Army Infantry in combat during World War II with the 78th Division. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Infantry Badge, Berlin Occupation Commendation and several others. He served over twenty-seven years as an Federal Bureau Investigation agent and supervisor in several cities throughout the United States. Following retirement from the FBI, Ken worked for several different financial institutions as a banking security consultant. His last employment was with ORNL Federal Credit Union, Oak Ridge, TN for eleven years. Ken served as an organizing Elder and charter member of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, AL and as an Elder with Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, Knoxville. He was a member of the Knoxville Rotary Club, Knoxville Racquet Club, the U. S. Army Reserves, V.F.W., Scabbard and Blade Military Society, Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity, Honorary Business Fraternity, the Green Meadow Golf and Country Club, Alcoa and was appointed membership of the Who’s Who in the Southeast. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Nettie and Fred Raby and brothers and sister-in-law, Eugene Raby, Earl F. and Sarah Raby. Ken’s father, Fred Raby served during World War I and died from injury in training. He is survived by his loving wife, Mildred (Mickey) Epps Raby; daughters and sons-in-law, Joanne R. and Reverend Edward Bertalan; Janie R. and John T. Johnson and Marcia R. and Dr. Robert V. Acuff; six grandchildren, Marianne, Amy, Ginny Bertalan; Josh and Joy Johnson and Marcia Allison Nicole Acuff; brother and sister-in-law. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 PM Saturday at Highland Cemetery.¹ He was buried at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.¹ He was born on June 28, 1922 at Knox Co., Tennessee.⁴ He married Mildred Louise "Mickey" Epps on March 26, 1943.^4,1,5 Kenneth Nelson Raby died on March 21, 2015 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 92.¹

     Mildred Louise "Mickey" Epps Mildred (Mickey) Louise Epps Raby, age 96 of Ocala, FL, formerly of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Mickey was a graduate of Old Knoxville High School in 1942 and attended the University of Tennessee. Throughout her years in Knoxville (1961-2014) she was active in several church, community, and civic activities. She was a great golfer, once even scoring a hole in one. She led Girl Scouts, participated in Akima Club, played tennis at the Racquet Club, sang with the Knoxville Women’s Chorus, and with Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church Choir. Mickey and her husband, Kenneth N. Raby (former special agent with the FBI) loved entertaining. Often, they hosted YoungLife and church activities, and she enjoyed attending Women’s Circle and various Bible studies. Together, they raised three daughters and modeled what a God honoring marriage and Christ centered family looks like. In retirement years, she and Ken traveled, enjoying family and friends from all over. She and Ken relocated to Ocala in 2014. They attended Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church. Mickey faithfully attended a weekly women’s Bible study. She lived at Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle and was active as hospitality chairman and president of the council there. Her favorite activities throughout her 96 years included water aerobics, walking, golfing, playing bridge, reading, and singing. She looked forward to the many ‘girls trips’ planned by her daughters, often enjoying the Florida coast. Mickey loved discussing current events with her sons-in-law. A smile was always on her face when she was around any of her six beloved grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ken, of 72 years; her parents, Mildred Fortune Epps and Gale F. Epps; brothers, Kyle E. Epps and Morris F. Epps and sister, Edith Epps Clendenen. Mickey is survived by her children, Joanne Raby Bertalan and husband, Reverend Edward F. Bertalan, of Ocala, FL; Jane Raby Johnson and husband, John T. Johnson, of Knoxville, TN and Marcia Raby Acuff and husband, Dr. Robert V. Acuff, of Elizabethton, TN; six grandchildren, Marianne Bertalan Anderson, Amy Bertalan Bowles, Ginny Bertalan O’Kain, Josh Johnson, Joy Johnson Cooper, and Marcia Allison Nicole Acuff; and sixteen great grandchildren; sister, Betty Arnett of Anchorage, AK. Her last words of advice to her family following the reading of her favorite Bible passage, 1 Corinthians 13, were “love each other and be happy”…something she displayed well throughout her life. Service: Immediate Family Graveside Service will be held at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, TN. Officiating: Rev. Ed Bertalan, Rev. Matt Bowles. Pallbearers: Drew Anderson, Matt Bowles, Darrell O’Kain, Josh Johnson, John Cooper.² She was born on January 27, 1924 at Knox Co., Tennessee.³ As of March 26, 1943,her married name was Raby.³ She married Kenneth Nelson Raby, son of Frederick Samuel "Fred" Raby and Nettie Oberiah Rash, on March 26, 1943.^3,1,2 Mildred Louise "Mickey" Epps died on July 12, 2020 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 96.²

     Her Social Security Number was 408-56-0864.⁴ Betty Ruth James was buried at Willard Park Cemetery, Harriman, Roane Co., Tennessee.³ She was born on June 24, 1937 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^1,4,3 As of December 20, 1957,her married name was Loy.⁵ She married James D. Loy on December 20, 1957 at Roane Co., Tennessee.⁵ Betty Ruth James and James D. Loy were divorced before September 26, 1981.⁵ As of September 26, 1981,her married name was Wiggins.⁵ Betty Ruth James married Michael Alvin Wiggins on September 26, 1981 at Roane Co., Tennessee.⁵ Betty Ruth James died on September 26, 1994 at Tennessee at age 57.^1,4,3

     Virgil King Raby Jr. was buried at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, east side of East portal parking lot of Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee.² He was born on April 12, 1928 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^1,2 He died on April 19, 1928 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.²

     His Social Security Number was 411-36-5783.³ Lawrence Hayes Raby was buried at Lakewood Memory Gardens East, 4621 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.^4,6 He married Eleanor Rose McGinnis.³ Lawrence Hayes Raby was born on May 16, 1929 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^3,4,6 He died on May 3, 1998 at Tennessee at age 68.^3,4,6

     Wilma Jean Raby was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^1,2 She was born on July 29, 1937 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^1,2 She died on October 28, 1949 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 12.^1,2,3 She RABY, Wilma Jean, age 12, of 406 Gillespie Avenue, died at General Hospital at 12:15 p.m. Friday. Survivors: parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Raby; sisters, Alyce, Judy, Sara; brother, Harold Wayne Raby; grandmother, Mrs. Charles Waller, all of Knoxville. on October 29, 1949.³

     Sara Lee Raby was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^1,6 She and Jerry Dean Lumpkin were divorced.^7,6 Sara Lee Raby was born on December 3, 1940 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^8,1 As of December, 1961,her married name was Lumpkin.² She married Jerry Dean Lumpkin in December, 1961 at Knox Co., Tennessee.² Sara Lee Raby died on April 11, 1998 at Upton, Siskiyou Co., California, at age 57; Her gravestone has a death date of Apr 12, 1998.^6,1 She LUMPKIN, Sara Raby - ago 57, formerly of Knoxville, passed away April 11, 1998, at her home in Upton, California. Member of Gillespie Avenue Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Jeanette Raby and sister, Wilma Jean. Survivors: sisters and brother-in-law Alyce and Charles Moore, Jewell Ellis; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Jeanette Raby; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at Lynhurst Cemetery for graveside service. on April 16, 1998.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 553-03-8661.⁴ R. B. "Bob" Phillips was born on May 18, 1908 at Nebraska.^1,3,4,5 He married Hershell Blanche Dillon, daughter of Abner Wells Dillon and Minnie Ernestine Smith, on November 4, 1925.¹ R. B. "Bob" Phillips died on February 13, 1985 at Shasta Co., California, at age 76.⁵

     Ardelle Lorene Dillon was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.² She was born on June 27, 1930 at Gandy, Logan Co., Nebraska.^1,2,3 As of December 26, 1952,her married name was Sheets.¹ She married David E. Sheets on December 26, 1952 at Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.^1,4,5,2,3 Ardelle Lorene Dillon died on November 29, 2016 at Loveland, Larimer Co., Colorado, at age 86.² She Ardelle Lorene (Dillon) Sheets, 86, passed away Nov. 29, 2016, at her home in Loveland, Colorado, holding the love of her life’s hand. She was born on June 27, 1930, to Loren LeRoy and Alice (Enevoldsen) Dillon on the Garfield Table near Gandy in Logan County. She was the oldest child in her family. Ardelle attended rural school through eighth grade and graduated from Arnold High School in 1947. She then attended Kearney State Teacher’s College, now the University of Nebraska at Kearney, for two summers, while teaching rural schools for six years. She quit teaching in May 1953. Ardelle met many special families while teaching in rural Logan County schools. Some of her students were only three years younger than she was. Ardelle married David Sheets on Dec. 26, 1952, at the Arnold United Methodist Church. To this union, three children were born, Carol, Tom and Steve, who passed away in 2012. Ardelle, David and their two-month-old daughter, Carol, moved to Casper, Wyoming, in December 1953. She taught kindergarten in Casper from September 1961 through May 1965. She loved to read and passed the love of reading on to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ardelle, David and children moved to Loveland, Colorado, on March 20, 1971, and they have lived in that same home since. Many wonderful memories were made in that home over all the years, and there are many more to come. Preceding her in death were her son, Steve; brother, Jerry Dillon and his wife, Betty; sister, Janet and her husband, Harold Richards; as well as her parents. Ardelle is survived by her husband, David of Loveland; daughter, Carol (Al) Ahnstedt; son, Tom Sheets; grandchildren, Nicole (Andrew) Vasquez, Chad (Sarah) Ahnstedt, Shawna (Scott) Cowen, Kaleena (Tanner) Kaiser and Jaimie (Daniel) Mohr; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and siblings, Russ (Cheryl) Dillon, Darrell (Ginger) Dillon, Craig (Marsha) Dillon and Alison Dillon. Memorials are suggested to Finch Memorial Library in Arnold or the Arnold Cemetery. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, at the Arnold United Methodist Church with Pastors Bill Williams and Irving Jennings officiating. Burial will be at the Arnold Cemetery. on December 2, 2016.²

     Betty Jeanine Werner was buried at Mandan Union Cemetery, Mandan, Morton Co., North Dakota.^2,3 She Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1992, at First Lutheran Church, Mandan, for Betty J. Dillon, 57, 1604 Sunset Drive, Mandan, with the Rev. Richard Hagestuen officiating. Mrs. Dillon died Sunday, Dec. 20, at MedCenterOneCareCenter, Mandan. Burial was at Mandan Union Cemetery. Casketbearers were Steven Pflipsen, Russ Grabinger, Leon Nesja, Jeremy Blazer, Jerry and Michael Dillon. Honorary casketbearers were Billie Jo Berger, Bobbie Jo Berger, Mindy Blazer, Cory Blazer, Jay Bushee Jr. and Michael Bushee. Betty Dillon was born June 9, 1935, at Steele, N.D., to William and Eda (Janke) Werner. She was raised and educated in Steele, graduating from Steele High School in 1954. She married Gerald G. Dillon on August 26, 1956, at Steele. They lived in Kearney, Neb., Webster and Vermillion, S.D., and Benson, Minn., before moving to Mandan in 1965. She worked at J.C. Penney in Mandan for 12 years and for several years at Mandan Drug. She is greatly loved and will be missed by many. Survivors include her husband, Gerald of Mandan; three daughters and two sons-in-laws, Pam and Bill Berger, Ronda and Steve Blazer, and Cheryl Dillon, all of Mandan; one brother and sister-in-law, Duane "Swede" and Diane Werner of Bismarck; seven grandchildren, Billie Jo and Bobbie Jo Berger, Jeremy, Mindy and Cory Blazer, and Jay Jr. and Michael Bushee of Colstrip, Mont; 13 nephews and nieces, and her mother, Eda Werner of Bismarck. She was preceded in death by her father, William Werner, one brother, Darold Werner, one sister, Marlyce, and one granddaughter. Buchler-Larson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.² She was born on June 9, 1935 at Steele, Kidder Co., North Dakota.^4,2,3 As of August 26, 1956,her married name was Dillon.³ She married Gerald Grant Dillon, son of Loren Leroy "Son" Dillon and Alice Marie Enevoldsen, on August 26, 1956 at Steele, Kidder Co., North Dakota.^1,2,3 Betty Jeanine Werner died on December 20, 1992 at Mandan, Morton Co., North Dakota, at age 57.^2,3