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     Jessie Marie Davidson was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.² She was born on October 28, 1895 at Kansas.^3,2 As of circa 1913,her married name was Gray.^3,4 She married Charles Samuel Gray, son of William Lee Gray and Anna Eliza "Annie" Caldwell, circa 1913.^3,4 Jessie Marie Davidson died on March 31, 1963 at Shawnee Mission, Johnson Co., Kansas, at age 67.^1,2

     Hugh Tilden Rippeto was buried at Salt Lake Cemetery, 200 N. Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah; The tombstone has a death date of Oct 17, 1943.^3,4 He was born on February 11, 1877 at Bingham, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^2,5,8 He married Jeanette H. Morris on July 12, 1900 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^10,11,8,6 Hugh Tilden Rippeto died on October 18, 1943 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, at age 66.^2,8 He Hugh Rippeto, 66, former Salt Laker, who has been assayer in charge at the San Francisco mint for the past two years, died Sunday in San Francisco of coronary occlusion, friends in Salt Lake City were informed Monday. Born February 11, 1877, in Bingham, he was a son of Hugh T. and Irene Grey Rippeto. For 13 years he was employed in the United States assay office in Salt Lake City. As a young man he was prominent in athletic circles in this city. He left Salt Lake City in 1933 to become assayer in charge of the New Orleans mint, where he remained eight years before going to San Francisco. He married Jeannette Morris here, July 12, 1900. Survivors include the widow and two daughters, Mrs. Helen Blixt, Portland, and Mrs. Dorothy Wilks, Salt Lake City. Funeral services and burial will be in Salt Lake City. on October 19, 1943.⁸

     Jeanette H. Morris was buried at Salt Lake Cemetery, 200 N. Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^5,3 She was born on August 3, 1878 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah; The pioneers book has a birth date of Aug 3, 1876.^1,6,5,3 As of July 12, 1900,her married name was Rippeto.³ She married Hugh Tilden Rippeto, son of Hugh Douglas Rippeto and Irene Ray "Irena" Gray, on July 12, 1900 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^1,3,7,4 Jeanette H. Morris died on August 17, 1966 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, at age 88.^5,3 She Funeral services were held today at 260 E. South Temple St., in Salt Lake City for Mrs. Jeanette Morris Rippeto, 88, of 129 D St., Salt Lake City, the sister of a Provo woman, who died of natural causes Aug. 17 in a Salt Lake Hospital. She was born Aug. 3, 1878 in Salt Lake City, a daughter of Robert and Janet Watson Morris. She was married to Hugh V. Rippeto July 12, 1900 in Salt Lake City. He died Oct. 18, 1942. Mrs. Rippeto was a member of the LDS Church and of the Ladies of Elks. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jeanne Blixt, San Diego, Calif; Mrs. Richard G. (Dorothy) Wilks, Salt Lake City; one grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. Josephine Everett, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Isabelle Morris, Omaha, Neb; Mrs. Viola Knudsen, Provo. Burial was in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. on August 19, 1966.³

     Kathryn Irene "Kate" Rippeto was buried at Salt Lake Cemetery, 200 N. Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^10,8 She was born on January 22, 1886 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^1,7,9 As of January 31, 1912,her married name was Price.⁶ She married Roy Edward Price on January 31, 1912 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^11,5,6,7,9,8 Kathryn Irene "Kate" Rippeto died on November 1, 1942 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, at age 56.^4,5,9 She Mrs. Kathryn R. Price, 56, widow of Roy Edward Price, died in a Salt Lake hospital Sunday at 10:04 p.m. of a lingering illness. Mrs. Price, who resided at 131 D street, served as secretary at Bryant lower division high school for the last 10 years. She was born in Salt Lake City, January 22, 1886, a daughter of Hugh Douglas and Irene Ray Rippeto. She married to Mr. Price in 1912. Her husband died June 7, 1929. She formerly was president of the Elks Ladies, the Kle club and the Lowell school P.T.A. Surviving are a son, Walter Hugh Price, of Salt Lake City, a daughter Mrs. Jacqueline Walker of Newark, Del., a brother, Hugh T. Rippeto of San Francisco. on November 3, 1942.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 579-01-3735.⁷ Jeanne Helen Rippeto was buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.^8,4,9 She was born on July 22, 1902 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^7,8,4,9,6 She married Gustaf Edward Blixt on January 26, 1922 at Davis Co., Utah.^3,8,4,6 As of May 5, 1922,her married name was Blixt.⁴ Jeanne Helen Rippeto died on March 26, 1977 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California, at age 74.^10,8,4,9 She SAN DIEGO, California — Helen Rippeto Blixt, former Utahn, died of cancer, March 21, 1977, in a San Diego, California hospital. Born July 22, 1902, Salt Lake City, to Hugh T. and Jeanette Morris Rippeto. Attended West High School, employed at Morrison Merrill Lumber Company and at Utah State Land Office. Married G. Edward Blixt May 5, 1922. Moved to Washington, D.C. and worked for James Farley in the Democratic National Committee. Moved to San Diego in 1949. Mr. Blixt died in 1964. She retired from the San Diego County Sheriff's office. Survivors: sister; Mrs. R. G. (Dorothy) Wilks, Ivins, Utah. Funeral at Mergley-Mitchell Mortuary. Burial at Fort Rosecrans Cemerery. Family suggests contributions be made to the Cancer Fund. on March 29, 1977.⁴

     Dorothy M. Rippeto left a will; 529-40-8674.⁶ She was buried at Salt Lake Cemetery, 200 N. Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.⁷ She was born on October 18, 1906 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^1,7,6 As of circa 1924,her married name was Wilks.⁸ She married Richard Gilbert Wilks on October 10, 1924 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^8,3,9,10 Dorothy M. Rippeto died on January 4, 1994 at Saint George, Washington Co., Utah, at age 87; The SSDI has a death date of Apr 1, 1994.^7,6

     Richard Gilbert Wilks was buried at Salt Lake Cemetery, 200 N. Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^2,3,5 His Social Security Number was 528-01-7648.⁷ He was born on May 6, 1904 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^2,3,5,6 He married Dorothy M. Rippeto, daughter of Hugh Tilden Rippeto and Jeanette H. Morris, on October 10, 1924 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^1,4,8,5 Richard Gilbert Wilks died on September 14, 1986 at Saint George, Washington Co., Utah, at age 82.^2,3 He ST. GEORGE - Richard Gilbert Wilks, 82, died Sunday morning, Sept. 14, 1986, of cancer. He was born May 6, 1904, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Joseph G. and Mary Walker Wilks. He married Dorothy Rippeto Oct. 10, 1924, in Salt Lake City. He graduated from West High School, where he played and was a track star. Following graduation, he played played semi-professional basketball and baseball for D&RG Railroad. He was a member of the Deseret Gymnasium and was well known in handball circles. He was a life member of the BPO Elks No. 85, member of the Meadowbrook Golf Club and Bowling League and a member of the Copper Golf Club. He worked for the Victor Ball Company for a number of years and then became the owner of Mecca Billiards until selling in 1948. He later worked for the Salt Lake Street Department until his retirement in 1968. He moved to Ivins, Utah, in 1970, where he was a member of Dixie Red Hills and Lava Hills golf clubs. He was also a member of the Utah Senior Men's Golf Association. He moved to St. George in 1981. Survivors include his wife of St. George; a daughter, Mrs. R.A. (Dixie) Lynch of San Carlos, Calif; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy E. Sydner of Benicia, Calif; and a brother, Jack A. Wilks of El Cerrito, Calif. Interment will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. on September 16, 1986.⁵

     William W. Manion was born circa 1873 at Missouri.¹

     Cora Blondell Manion was buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, 4300 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.³ She was born on March 19, 1875 at Missouri.^1,3 As of June 21, 1898,her married name was Shumake.² She married Jerry King Shumake on June 21, 1898 at Howard Co., Texas.² Cora Blondell Manion died on September 19, 1939 at San Diego Co., California, at age 64.⁴

     Sibyl Livinston Manion was buried at Mount Olive Cemetery, Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.³ She was born on July 2, 1878 at Dallas Co., Texas.³ As of February 8, 1894,her married name was Miller.² She married Adolph Miller on February 8, 1894 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.^2,4 Sibyl Livinston Manion died on February 25, 1943 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas, at age 64.^5,3,4

     Rufus E. Manion was born circa 1878 at Missouri.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 266-34-4854.¹ Leona Adams was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.^2,3,5 She was born on June 18, 1908 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5 As of August 4, 1928,her married name was Strickler.⁶ She married William Blaine Strickler, son of Samuel Aken Strickler and Maggie Minervia Young, on August 4, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,4,5 Leona Adams died on March 9, 1996 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 87.^1,2,3,5 She Leona Adams Strickler of the 200 block of Rainbow Lane died March 9, 1996. A graveside service will be in Rosewood Memorial Park. on March 11, 1996.²

     James Francis Howery was buried at New Camden Cemetery, Camden, Camden Co., New Jersey.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 231-03-8154.¹⁰ He Services for James F. Howery, 51, of 153 Ablett Village, will be Monday. Burial will be in New Camden Cemetery. Mr. Howery died Wednesday in Cooper Hospital. He was a welder and burner. He is survived by his wife, Edith; four sons, Vernon W. of Runnemede; James E. of Glendora, William B. in the Army at Ft. Ord, Calif., and Richard A. at home; three daughters, Mrs. Phyllis True of Wilmington, Del., and Misses Joyce and Judith Howery, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Katharine Howery; three sisters and five grandchildren.⁵ He was born on January 20, 1915 at Sabetha, Nemaha Co., Kansas; His draft card has a birth year of 1914.^10,3,4 He married Edith Loraine Light, daughter of James Clyde Light and Ocie Laura Radford, on June 19, 1937 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,3,12 James Francis Howery died on December 7, 1966 at Camden, Camden Co., New Jersey, at age 51.^10,13

     Her Social Security Number was 228-01-7602.⁴ Nancy Maxine Howery was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,5 She was born on July 7, 1917 at Crook Co., Wyoming.^3,4,8,5 As of March 29, 1937,her married name was Bishop.³ She married Clarence Arnold Bishop on March 29, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,9 Nancy Maxine Howery died on February 10, 1990 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 72.^8,5,9 She Maxine Howery Bishop, age 70, died Saturday, February 10, 1990, in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was the widow of Clarence A. Bishop and was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald Wayne Bishop. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Linda B. and Kenneth B. Nelson, Christiansburg; two sisters, Virginia H. Tomlinson, Pennsylvania; Norma Lee Balling, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Eric Todd Wiltsee, Kevin Scott Wiltsee, Christopher Ryan Emery, Shannon Nicholas Emery, Ashley Blair Nelson; one great-granddaughter, Lacy Wiltsee. on February 11, 1990.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-14-3744.⁶ Her married name was Tomlinson.⁶ Virginia Katherine Howery married Otho Richard Tomlinson Jr.^6,7 Virginia Katherine Howery was born on January 17, 1923 at Crook Co., Wyoming.^3,6 She died on August 16, 2007 at Georgia at age 84.⁶

     Norma Lee Howery was born on August 4, 1928 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of August 28, 1948,her married name was Balling.³ She married Frank Hilary Balling Jr. on August 28, 1948 at Arlington, Virginia.^3,4 Norma Lee Howery died on November 14, 2008 at Minnesota at age 80.⁴ She Balling, Norma Lee Howery, age 90 of Golden Valley, born August 4, 1928 in Christianburg, VA, passed away November 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Frank "Hots" Balling; parents Katherine and James Howery; siblings James, Nancy, and Virginia; and daughter Kathryn. Survived by her daughter Brenda; grandchildren Anna, Benjamin, and Victor; great-granddaughter Maya; as well as many nieces and nephews. Norma was dedicated to her family and to her beliefs. She loved to read, write letters, and watch the Vikings, golf and 60 minutes. on November 21, 2018.⁴

     Thelma Elizabeth Bryant was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 230-03-2337.⁶ She was born on July 26, 1920 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^6,1,2,3,4 As of October 4, 1941,her married name was Sowder.² She married James Lynwood Sowder Sr., son of John Willie/Will Sowder and Clara Elizabeth Gray, on October 4, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,8,1,2,4,5 Thelma Elizabeth Bryant died on December 26, 1989 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 69.^6,1,4,5 She Thelma Bryant Sowder, age 69, died Tuesday. Shines survived by her husband, Lynwood Sowder; one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Sowder, Roanoke; one son, James L. Sowder, Jr., Troutville; one sister, Helen B. Vincent; and one brother, Donald G. Bryant, both of Roanoke; one granddaughter, Casey Alyssa Nicole Sowder, Troutville; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on December 29, 1989.⁵

     James Lynwood Sowder Jr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 228-88-1228.⁷ He was born on September 20, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,8 He married Robin Elizabeth Mays on April 29, 1977 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ James Lynwood Sowder Jr. and Robin Elizabeth Mays were divorced on June 2, 1980 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁸ James Lynwood Sowder Jr. married Tara Kim Louise Otey, daughter of Charles Lewis "Charlie" Otey and Clara Cornelia Richards, on December 31, 1984 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ James Lynwood Sowder Jr. and Tara Kim Louise Otey were divorced on March 30, 1999 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁸ James Lynwood Sowder Jr. died on May 6, 2002 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 47.^1,7,4 He SOWDER, James Lynwood Jr., 47, of Troutville, died Monday, May 6, 2002. He was a former mechanic and truck driver. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma B. Sowder. He is survived by his father and stepmother, James L. Sowder, Sr. and Virginia Sowder of Troutville; one daughter, Casey A.N. Sowder of Fincastle; one sister and brother-in-law, Sissy and Brad Steckel of Effort, Pa. Burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Roanoke. on May 7, 2002.¹

     Margaret Hull Craig was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 Her Social Security Number was 226-78-3654.⁶ She was born on March 4, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1,4,3,5 As of circa 1924,her married name was Aldridge.⁷ She married Leonard Anthony Aldridge, son of George Milton Aldridge and Maude Hancock Sowder, circa 1924.^7,2,3,8,5 Margaret Hull Craig died on June 2, 1994 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 85.^6,1,3,5 She Margaret Hull Aldridge, 85, of 1822 Mt. Vernon St., died Thursday (June 2, 1994) at Waynesboro Community Hospital. She was born March 4, 1909. in Roanoke, a daughter of John and Susan Davis Craig. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Anthony Aldridge, on April 29, 1976; a son, Leonard A. Aldridge Jr., on Dec. 7, 1977; and a brother, John Craig. She was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Lois Ellison of Waynesboro: one sister, Virginia Grim of Staunton; two grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. A service will be conducted at Augusta Memorial Park. Mrs. Aldridge's two grandchildren are Jack Ellison and Pam Ulrich. Her three great-grandchildren are Michelle O'baugh, Chris O'baugh and Jay Ellison. Her two stepgreat-grandchildren are Doug Ulrich and Brad Ulrich. on June 3, 1994.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 225-30-0461.¹⁰ Lois Marie Aldridge was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^2,5 She was born on April 26, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,10,3 As of March 15, 1947,her married name was Ellison.⁴ She married Leslie Warren Ellison on March 15, 1947 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁴ Lois Marie Aldridge and Leslie Warren Ellison were divorced on March 20, 1958 at Winchester, Virginia.¹¹ Lois Marie Aldridge died on April 14, 2010 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,10,12 She Lois Marie Aldridge Ellison, 81, of Waynesboro, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at her home. She was born April 26, 1928, in Roanoke, Virginia, daughter of Leonard and Margaret (Craig) Aldridge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard A. Aldridge Jr. She was a longtime member of Main Street United Methodist Church, and a graduate of Waynesboro High School. Lois was retired from the Waynesboro Public School system, where she was the secretary. Prior to that, she was the secretary at St. Johns Episcopal Church in Waynesboro. Always active, she did volunteer work at the hospital and the thrift shop. She enjoyed her family, giving much of her life spending quality time with them and helping them grow in many ways. Surviving are her children, Warren Jackson Ellison and his wife, Marsha, of Framingham, Massachusetts, and Susan Pamela Ulrich and her husband, Paul, of Roanoke, Virginia; grandchildren, Michelle Leigh O'Baugh Carter, Christopher Mark O'Baugh, Jay Lhundrup Ellison and Jenna Mandharva Ellison; step grandchildren, Douglas Michael Ulrich and Jonathan Brandon "Brad" Ulrich; great-grandchildren, Chase and Ollie Carter, Brandon, Gwendolynn and Anastasia Ulrich. A graveside service will be held at Augusta Memorial Park. on April 16, 2010.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-30-8361.⁷ Lamar Augustus Lester Sr. was buried at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, Fulton Co., Georgia.⁵ He and Irene Laura Matthews were divorced.⁸ Lamar Augustus Lester Sr. was born on June 3, 1931 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,4,5,6 He married Irene Laura Matthews on June 17, 1961.^1,9 Lamar Augustus Lester Sr. died on July 24, 1998 at Marietta, Cobb Co., Georgia, at age 67.^7,8,5 He Lamar A. Lester Sr., 67, began his business career as a traveling salesman for Johnson & Johnson and eventually headed an employment agency and two medical marketing firms. The funeral for Mr. Lester, who died of cancer Friday at his Marietta residence, will be today. He founded Pate & Lester, a Marietta-based medical marketing firm, in 1984 with Orlando businessman Harold Pate. The company, which employs seven people, sells medical supplies to hospitals in seven Southeastern states. Mr. Pate grew up on his father's dairy farm in Christiansburg, Va., and earned a marketing degree from Georgia Tech in 1953. He served in the Army at Fort Hood in Texas during the Korean War, then returned to Atlanta to work as a sales representative for Johnson & Johnson, said his son, Lamar Lester Jr. of Acworth. "He was one of the original salespeople in the ortho-diagnostics division, selling serology-related products," he said. "It was then a start-up division." Mr. Lester moved to Savannah in 1969 after buying an employment agency from businessman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Guy Millner, said Mr. Lester's son. He sold the company, Southeastern Personnel, in 1972 to buy Kimrob Inc., a medical marketing firm. Kimrob evolved into Pate & Lester. Mr. Lester, who moved from Savannah to Marietta in 1993, oversaw day-to-day operations at Pate & Lester until the time of his death, said his son, now a partner in the firm. He found out he had cancer 18 months ago. Mr. Lester was an avid reader, bridge player and saltwater fisherman, his son said. He was known for his sense of humor and his devotion to his grandchildren. He was a member of Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church. Survivors other than his son include his former wife, Irene Lester of Savannah; a daughter, Laura Simpson of Atlanta; another son, William Edward Lester of Atlanta; and two grandchildren. on July 27, 1998.⁸