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     James Chester "Jim" Dittner was buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.² He was born on December 12, 1954 at Placer Co., California.^1,3 He died on February 16, 1966 at Sonoma Co., California, at age 11.³

     Samuel Delaney Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.³ He was born on February 25, 1911 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ He died on March 7, 1915 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 4.²

     Lela Marie Pack was buried at New Hope Cemetery, Chance, Adair Co., Missouri.² She Lela Marie (Pack) Poff was born April 24, 1922 in Welling, OK and passed from this life on November 18, 2013 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 91. Lela worked many years for Century Geophysical Corporation. Outside of work she loved flowers, gardening and the great outdoors. Lela was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Gradie B. Poff; her brothers, Denver and Eugene Pack; and her sisters, Syble McCoy and Beulah Walls. She is survived by her brother, Howard Pack; her nephews Gary, Denver, Robert and Frankie; and her nieces, Paula, Donna and Beverly. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2013 at the New Hope Cemetery, Westville, OK.² She was born on April 24, 1922 at Welling, Cherokee Co., Oklahoma.^1,2 As of February 25, 1950,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Gradie Buren Poff, son of James Fleming Poff and Eliza Elnora "Nora" Simpson, on February 25, 1950 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.^1,2,3 Lela Marie Pack died on November 18, 2013 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 91.²

     Margaret Virginia "Maggie" Poff was buried at South Fairview Cemetery, Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.¹ She was born on October 26, 1863 at Whitesboro, Grayson Co., Texas.^1,2 As of January 15, 1880,her married name was Donnell.³ She married Jacob T. Donnell on January 15, 1880.^2,3 Margaret Virginia "Maggie" Poff died on March 16, 1953 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas, at age 89.¹

     Jacob T. Donnell was buried at South Fairview Cemetery, Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.⁴ He was born on February 5, 1853 at McNairy Co., Tennessee.^6,7,5,4 He married Margaret Virginia "Maggie" Poff, daughter of Michael S. Poff and Luemma "Lou" Argabright, on January 15, 1880.^6,7 Jacob T. Donnell died on November 26, 1932 at Loco, Collingsworth Co., Texas, at age 79.^2,4,5 He Jacob Donnell, County Pioneer, Buried Here Saturday Nov 26, 1932. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, November 26, for Jacob Donnell, 79, who died at 12:30 o'clock Saturday morning at his home in the Loco community. Mr. Donnell had lived in Collingsworth county for the past 23 years and was well known as one of the old timers who came here in the early days before Collingsworth county was improved, He came to this section from Clay county and although he did not file on his place, he did make all of the improvements and has lived there since. Mr Donnel was born in McNairy county, Tennessee, on February 5, 1853, and at the time of his, death was 79 years, nine months and 21 days old. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Maggie V. Donnell; one daughter Mrs. Jess Hunsaker; one son, Charlie T. Donnell; three brothers, Calvin Donnell, Vashita, Texas Sam Donnell, Lexington, Oklahoma; Lee Donnell, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Three grandchildren, Ernest L. Hunsaker, Dallas, Clarence Hunsaker, Paducah, Viola Hunsaker, Wellington; one great grand daughter, Teresa Beth Hunsaker, Paducah, Mrs. J. M. Poff, Wellington, is a sister of Mrs Donnell. Services were conducted from the Donnell home in the Loco Community by Rev. W. H. Riley and interment was made in the Wellington cemetery by Ellis Funeral Home. Pall bearers were Joe Cummings, Ernest Halleman, Goodham Eldridge, Clint Cleveland, Delph Monaham, Sidney Elmore on December 1, 1932.⁴

     Charles Theodore "Charlie" Donnell was buried at South Fairview Cemetery, Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.² He was born on February 25, 1886 at Grayson Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 He married Cleo Alta Baker on August 26, 1906 at Clay Co., Texas.^7,8 Charles Theodore "Charlie" Donnell died on January 16, 1962 at Carson Co., Texas, at age 75.^2,3

     Charles Cephus "Charley" Poff was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Tulia, Swisher Co., Texas.^2,4 He was born on July 23, 1861 at Texas.^1,2,4 He married Mary Elizabeth Hartzog on November 11, 1885 at Grayson Co., Texas.⁶ Charles Cephus "Charley" Poff died on December 12, 1957 at Tulia, Swisher Co., Texas, at age 96.^2,3,4

     Lillie Davis Poff was born circa 1866 at Texas.¹ As of circa 1881,her married name was Watson.³ She married Charles H. "Charlie" Watson circa 1881.^3,4

     Cleo Alta Baker was buried at South Fairview Cemetery, Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.³ She was born on April 5, 1891 at Clay Co., Texas.^3,1 As of August 26, 1906,her married name was Donnell.² She married Charles Theodore "Charlie" Donnell, son of Jacob T. Donnell and Margaret Virginia "Maggie" Poff, on August 26, 1906 at Clay Co., Texas.^1,2 Cleo Alta Baker died on June 3, 1954 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas, at age 63.^3,1

     Frank Donnell was born in 1882 at Grayson Co., Texas.¹ He died in 1885 at Grayson Co., Texas.¹

     Lillie Donnell was buried at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.³ She was born on September 30, 1880 at Grayson Co., Texas.^6,3 As of August 16, 1899,her married name was Hunsaker.² She married Jess J. Hunsaker on August 16, 1899 at Clay Co., Texas.^1,2,5,3,4 Lillie Donnell died on February 1, 1958 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas, at age 77.^7,3,4

     Jess J. Hunsaker was buried at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.⁴ His Social Security Number was 456-42-7028.⁶ He was born on September 20, 1875 at McKinney, Collin Co., Texas.^2,6,5 He married Lillie Donnell, daughter of Jacob T. Donnell and Margaret Virginia "Maggie" Poff, on August 16, 1899 at Clay Co., Texas.^1,3,7,4,5 Jess J. Hunsaker died on November 21, 1966 at Collingsworth Co., Texas, at age 91.^8,5 He Jess Hunsaker, 91, a farmer and farm leader in this area many years, died in the St. Joseph's Hospital at 3:30 p.m. November 21. His health had grown more frail in recent years. He came to this area 58 years ago and most of his active life was spent farming in the Loco community. After he retired, however, he moved to Wellington and operated a grocery store before he retired altogether. Born September 20, 1875 at McKinney, Mr. Hunsaker was the son of Thomas Jefferson and Elleanor Rowland Hunsaker. When he was a small boy, the family moved to Clay County, where he lived until 1907 when he came here. He attended the public schools in McKinney and Bowie. Mr. Hunsaker was married to Miss Lillie Donnell on August 12, 1899 in Clay County. She preceded him in death February 1, 1958. Often Mr. Hunsaker recalled that when he moved to West Texas there was no railroad into Wellington and only one bank, a few stores and wagon yard. The family came by rail to Childress, then moved on in the Loco community where he bought land. He often told his children how he carried grain by team and wagon to market in Childress and bought supplies for several months in advance. This was a two day trip. He traveled over pasture land, opening gates between ranches, to get to Wellington, 8 miles from his farm. Mr. Hunsaker was active in his community and in establishing those institutions - the school, church, and others - that improved it for those who lived there. In later years he actively participated in soil conservation programs, for which he received recognition. He was a member of the Church of Christ, and during the early 1930's he was a director and secretary of the Farmers Co-op Gin. Mr. Hunsaker is survived by two sons and a daughter: Jesse Clarence Hunsaker of Lubbock; Ernest Leon Hunsaker of Durango, Colorado; and Mrs. Viola Jeffers of San Antonio. There are three grandchildren, Mrs. Jack Covey of Torrance, California; Barbara Jeffers of San Antonio, and Ernest Hunsaker, Jr. of Durango, Colorado. Six great-grandchildren also survive. on November 24, 1966.⁵

     Ernest Leon Hunsaker was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Farmington, San Juan Co., New Mexico.⁵ He married Fay Farrar.^6,5 Ernest Leon Hunsaker was born on November 3, 1901 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.⁵ He died on April 13, 1985 at Farmington, San Juan Co., New Mexico, at age 83.⁵

     Jesse Clarence Hunsaker was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 5740 W. 19th Street, Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas.⁵ His Social Security Number was 455-09-7783.⁷ He was born on March 16, 1907 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^7,5 He married Mava Maria Lorene Glenn on October 31, 1926 at Childress, Childress Co., Texas.⁸ Jesse Clarence Hunsaker died on June 7, 1999 at Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 92.^3,7,5

     Viola Hunsaker was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 467-20-5550.⁵ She was born on September 7, 1923 at Texas.^1,5 As of August 9, 1942,her married name was Jeffers.⁶ She married Eldeen Carrol Jeffers on August 9, 1942 at Hollis, Harmon Co., Oklahoma.^7,4,6 Viola Hunsaker died on June 27, 2009 at Euless, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 85.^5,4 She Viola Jeffers passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2009 in Euless, TX at the age of 85. She was a member of Southeast Church of Christ in San Antonio and Brown Trail Church of Christ in Bedford, TX. Viola was preceded in death by her husband, Eldeen C. Jeffers and her daughter, Barbara Jean Ward. Surviving are her grandchildren, Derek Ward and Robin Irving and husband, Aaron; sister-in-law, Peggy Jeffers; son-in-law, Ron Ward and wife, Lou. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 3, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. in Sunset Funeral Home Chapel, Mr. Patrick Andrews, officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Truth in Love Television Program, P.O. Box 865 Hurst, TX 76053. on July 1, 2009.⁴

     Mava Maria Lorene Glenn Services for Mava Glenn Hunsaker, 92, of Lubbock will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Sanders Memorial Chapel with the Rev. William R. Fleming officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home. She died, Thursday, April 4, 2002. She was born Dec. 4, 1909, in Wellington, and moved to Lubbock in 1949. She married J. Clarence Hunsaker on Oct. 31, 1926, in Childress. She graduated from Wellington High School and attended Clarendon Community College. She was a homemaker and a member of the Methodist Church in Wellington. Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Covey of Torrance, Calif; a sister, Virginia Horsman of Austin; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.³ Her Social Security Number was 449-52-9664.⁴ She was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 5740 W. 19th Street, Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas.^2,3 She was born on December 4, 1909 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^4,3 As of October 31, 1926,her married name was Hunsaker.³ She married Jesse Clarence Hunsaker, son of Jess J. Hunsaker and Lillie Donnell, on October 31, 1926 at Childress, Childress Co., Texas.³ Mava Maria Lorene Glenn died on April 4, 2002 at Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 92.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 451-20-9059.² Eldeen Carrol Jeffers was born on January 25, 1921 at Collingsworth Co., Texas.^2,3 He married Viola Hunsaker, daughter of Jess J. Hunsaker and Lillie Donnell, on August 9, 1942 at Hollis, Harmon Co., Oklahoma.^1,4,3 Eldeen Carrol Jeffers died on November 27, 1998 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 77.^2,5,3

     Her Social Security Number was 467-84-6147.⁴ Barbara Jean Jeffers was born on December 31, 1949 at Bexar Co., Texas.^1,4 As of April 25, 1970,her married name was Ward.⁵ She married Ron Ward on April 25, 1970 at Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Texas.^2,5 Barbara Jean Jeffers died on September 3, 1996 at Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 46.^5,4