Robert Allan Rankin1,2,3

M, b. December 30, 1942, d. July 25, 2016
     Robert Allan Rankin was buried at Hillside Memorial Park, 1025 Canton Road, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.4 He was born on December 30, 1942 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio; The Ohio birth records have a birth date of Dec 31, 1942.3,4,5,6 He married Nancy Kay Scofield, daughter of Cosmo "Scafido" Scofield and Katherine Mae "Kay" McCune, on June 29, 1963 at Summit Co., Ohio.1,2,3,4 Robert Allan Rankin died on July 25, 2016 at Ashland, Ashland Co., Ohio, at age 73.4,5 He Robert "Bob" A. Rankin, age 73, of Ashland, passed away on July 25, 2016 at Hospice of North Central Ohio in the presence of his family members. Bob was born in Akron, Ohio on December 30, 1942 as the son of John W. Rankin and Gladia M. (Marlowe) Rankin. He had been an Ashland resident since 1978. He was employed as manager of Rex Pipe and Supply Company where he managed offices in Ashland, Mansfield and Medina, Ohio before retiring with over 20 years of service. Mr. Rankin had also been previously employed at Mid-Ohio Pipe of Ashland, Rothwell Fitting Company in Canal Fulton, Ohio and Hardware & Supply Company in Akron, Oho. On June 29, 1963, Bob was married to his Akron Garfield High School sweetheart, Nancy K. Scofield. In addition to his wife, Nancy, Bob is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert John (Shelly) Rankin of Dayton Ohio and Marc A. (Tracy) Rankin of North Canton. Seven grandchildren also survive, Emily Rankin, Joshua Rankin, Jacob Rankin, Mason Rankin, Jaret Rankin, Macy Rankin and Marissa Rankin. One sister, Nancy Reiter of Findlay, Ohio also survives in addition to many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barbara Rankin. Mr. Rankin was best known for his positive outlook on life's events. When asked how he was feeling during his best and worst days, he would always answer with "I can't complain". He was a member of the Akron Garfield High School class of 1960, and a member of the Methodist Church in Uniontown, Ohio. He also was a member of The Monarchs singing group and Country Club of Ashland where he was part of the men's dance club. Bob dearly enjoyed annual family reunions at their home along with summer trips to Florida and the Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio with his sons, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren. He was also very involved with the Akron YMCA where he dedicated much of his time to his two sons in Indian Guides. He also was an avid golfer, bowler, fisherman, and a drag car racer. In addition, you could always count on Bob to be there at the many sports, school activities, weddings, and other special life events with both the extended Rankin and Scofield family members, for which he will be greatly missed. Burial will be held at the Hillside Memorial Park in Akron on July 28, 2016.4

Family

Nancy Kay Scofield
Marriage*He married Nancy Kay Scofield, daughter of Cosmo "Scafido" Scofield and Katherine Mae "Kay" McCune, on June 29, 1963 at Summit Co., Ohio.1,2,3,4 
Children
  • Robert John Rankin1,2,4,6
  • Marc Allan Rankin1,2,4,6

Citations

  1. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Katherine M. Scofield obituary in the Apr 4, 1999 edition.
  2. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Cosmo Scofield obituary in the Apr 25, 1992 edition.
  3. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  4. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Robert A. Rankin obituary in the Jul 28, 2016 edition.
  5. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  6. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.

Robin L. Scofield1,2,3

F, b. January 17, 1957, d. September 5, 2014
FatherRobert William Scofield1,3 b. August 2, 1935, d. March 21, 2004
MotherRoseann Kardos1,3
     Robin L. Scofield was born on January 17, 1957 at Ohio.4 As of February 4, 1982,her married name was Watson.2 She married David Alan Watson on February 4, 1982 at Summit Co., Ohio.1,2,3,5 Robin L. Scofield died on September 5, 2014 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 57.3,4 She Robin L. Watson died at home on September 5, 2014. Robin was surrounded by the wonderful memories of her grandchildren. Robin's son, Christopher Watson and her three grandchildren, Amber, Kalie and Bryce Watson were the true loves of her life. Robin was thrilled to share the honor of helping raise three lovely grandchildren. Robin leaves behind her loving son, Christopher (Angela) Watson; her husband, David; mother, Roseanne; and three siblings, Robert (Tina), Randall (Pam) and Ronald (Jan) Scofield. Robin was preceded in death by her father, Robert Scofield. A special thanks to Robin's personal support group, Jean, Barb, Jeanine and her best friend of 40 years, Sharon Dowling. on September 7, 2014.3

Family

David Alan Watson b. March 30, 1952, d. September 9, 2016
Marriage*She married David Alan Watson on February 4, 1982 at Summit Co., Ohio.1,2,3,5 
Child
  • Christopher Alan Watson1,3,5,6

Citations

  1. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Robert William Scofield obituary in the Mar 23, 2004 edition.
  2. [S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.
  3. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Robin L. Watson obituary in the Sep 7, 2014 edition.
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  5. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Dave Watson obituary in the Oct 2, 2016 edition.
  6. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.

David Alan Watson1,2,3,4

M, b. March 30, 1952, d. September 9, 2016
     David Alan Watson was born on March 30, 1952 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.2,5 He married Robin L. Scofield, daughter of Robert William Scofield and Roseann Kardos, on February 4, 1982 at Summit Co., Ohio.1,2,3,5 David Alan Watson died on September 9, 2016 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 64.5 He Dave Watson, age 64, passed away September 9, 2016. Born in Akron, Ohio, he grew up and lived in Firestone Park. Dave graduated from Garfield High School. He was retired from Akron Brick and Block. Dave was a member of Teamsters Local 348. He enjoyed spending time with his three grandchildren. Dave was preceded in death by wife, Robin (Scofield) Watson, and father, Warren Watson. Dave is survived by son, Chris and Angela Watson; grandchildren, Amber, Kalie and Bryce Watson; mother, Isabel Watson; brothers, Dennis and Regina Watson, Robert and Ashley Watson; sister, Jean and James Glase. on October 2, 2016.5

Family

Robin L. Scofield b. January 17, 1957, d. September 5, 2014
Marriage*He married Robin L. Scofield, daughter of Robert William Scofield and Roseann Kardos, on February 4, 1982 at Summit Co., Ohio.1,2,3,5 
Child
  • Christopher Alan Watson1,3,5,4

Citations

  1. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Robert William Scofield obituary in the Mar 23, 2004 edition.
  2. [S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.
  3. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Robin L. Watson obituary in the Sep 7, 2014 edition.
  4. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  5. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Dave Watson obituary in the Oct 2, 2016 edition.

Tisha Ellen Hanshaw1,2

F, b. December 4, 1918, d. June 12, 2000
     Her Social Security Number was 234-56-7224.3 Her married name was Angelo.4 Tisha Ellen Hanshaw was buried at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,5 She married Unknown Angelo.4 Tisha Ellen Hanshaw was born on December 4, 1918 at Indore, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,2,6 As of June 2, 1935,her married name was McCune.1 She married Earl Glen McCune Sr., son of George Washington McCune and Martha Evelyn Dodd, on June 2, 1935 at Indore, Clay Co., West Virginia.1 Tisha Ellen Hanshaw died on June 12, 2000 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.3 She Tisha McCune Angelo, 81, of Charleston died June 12, 2000, in Saint Francis Hospital. Surviving; sons, Earl Gordon McCune of Gallagher, William George McCune of East Bank, James K. McCune of Charleston; daughters, Evelyn M. McCune of Canton, Mich., Patsey McCune Kroah of Houston, Nancy McCune of Brighton, Mich; sisters, Jean Raines of Huntington, Fonda Lipscomb of Jacksonville, Fla., Mary Lee Pridemore of Birmingham, Ala., Wanita Goad of Deltona, Fla; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. on June 13, 2000.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 61, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 10, District 10-88, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Family 1

Unknown Angelo
Marriage*Tisha Ellen Hanshaw married Unknown Angelo.4 

Family 2

Earl Glen McCune Sr. b. August 10, 1907, d. September 20, 1961
Marriage*Tisha Ellen Hanshaw married Earl Glen McCune Sr., son of George Washington McCune and Martha Evelyn Dodd, on June 2, 1935 at Indore, Clay Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McCune-Hanshaw marriage record.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Tisha McCune Angelo obituary in the Jun 13, 2000 edition.
  5. [S4736] Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Earl Glen McCune, Sr. obituary in the Sep 21, 1961 edition.
  10. [S10306] Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, online www.hardingfamilygroup.com, From the William George McCune obituary.
  11. [S8265] O'Dell Funeral Home, online odellfuneralhome.com, From the Earl Gordon McCune obituary.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Kroah-McCune marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the McCune-Perry marriage record.

Bessie Aldine Williams1,2

F, b. February 20, 1916, d. March 13, 1990
     Her Social Security Number was 235-92-4007.3 Bessie Aldine Williams was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,2 She was born on February 20, 1916 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,3,2 As of September 30, 1932,her married name was McGhee.1 She married Leonard Robert McGhee, son of John Cleve McGhee and Malinda Alice Richards, on September 30, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 Bessie Aldine Williams died on March 13, 1990 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 74.3,2 She Bessie Aldine McGhee, 74, of 3117 Bluefleld Ave., Bluefleld, died Tuesday at a Bluefleld hospital. Born at Pineville, she was a daughter of the late Willie G. Williams and Nina Jewell Williams. A resident of Bluefleld for 60 years, she was a member of First Church of Nazarene of Bluefleld and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard R. McGhee and a son, Robert Lee McGhee. Survivors: daughter, Louise Scott Byrd of Falls Mills, Va; brother, Willie G. Williams Jr. of Oceana; sister, Inez Fuda of Bluewell; eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Graveside services will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Princeton. on March 15, 1990.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 6, District 28-5, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 161, District 28-21, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Family

Leonard Robert McGhee b. December 10, 1908, d. April 16, 1969
Marriage*Bessie Aldine Williams married Leonard Robert McGhee, son of John Cleve McGhee and Malinda Alice Richards, on September 30, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McGhee-Williams marriage record.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Bessie Aldine McGhee obituary in the Mar 15, 1990 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert Lee McGhee obituary in the Jan 31, 1984 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Barbara Ann Gayhart1,2,3

F, b. April 11, 1942, d. October 13, 2011
FatherKenneth Woodrow Gayhart1,2,3,4 b. August 16, 1916, d. February 26, 1982
MotherDorothy Lee McGhee1,2,3,4 b. March 29, 1923, d. June 26, 1997
     Her Social Security Number was 214-40-3921.5 Barbara Ann Gayhart married Isaac "Ike" Standifird.2 Barbara Ann Gayhart was born on April 11, 1942 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,2 As of circa 1960,her married name was Standifird.2 She died on October 13, 2011 at Hanson, Hopkins Co., Kentucky, at age 69.5,2 She Ann Standifird, 69, of Hanson passed away at 1:37 p.m. Thursday Oct. 13, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Blue Field, WVa., on April 11, 1942 to the late Kenneth William and Dorothy Lee (McGhee) Gayhart. She was an artist and dollmaker. She also attended Hanson Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded by a grandson, Joseph Wayne Baumgart, on March 1, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Ike Standifird; three children, Kathy (Keith) Baumgart and Stephen (Vivian) Standifird, both of Evansville, and Nancy (Paul) Gibson of Indianapolis; five grandchildren, Jacki Baumgart, Alan Baumgart, Arielle Gibson, Natasha Gibson and Sorana Standifird; one great-grandchild: Lola Baumgart; two brothers, Doug Gayhart of Louisville and Mark Gayhart of Rockport, Ind; one sister, Susan Spitz of Evansville; and several nieces and nephews. on October 15, 2011.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 92, District 4-1332, Baltimore, Maryland4

Family

Isaac "Ike" Standifird
Marriage*Barbara Ann Gayhart married Isaac "Ike" Standifird.2 
Children
  • Stephen Standifird2
  • Kathy Lynn Standifird2
  • Nancy L. Standifird6,2

Citations

  1. [S1922] Evansville Courier, The, From the Dorothy L. Gayhart obituary in the Jun 27, 1997 edition.
  2. [S8603] Messenger, The, From the Ann Standifird obituary in the Oct 15, 2011 edition.
  3. [S8603] Messenger, The, From the Mark Edward Gayhart obituary in the Dec 11, 2011 edition.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.