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     Ethel Elizabeth Williams was buried at Fort Donelson National Cemetery, Dover, Stewart Co., Tennessee.⁵ She Ethel Elizabeth Childress, 91 of Clarksville, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at her home. Burial will follow at Ft. Donelson National Cemetery. Ethel was born on June 15, 1924 in Clifton Forge, VA, the daughter of the late Richard Carrington Williams and Gladys Stone Williams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Robert Earl Childress, Sr; sons, Robert Earl Childress, Jr. and Danny Childress; brothers, Richard C. Williams, Allan Williams, and William Williams; sisters, Elsie Sink and Helen Reed. She was a member of Community Church and the Gold Star Wives. She is survived by her son, James (Connie) Childress; daughter, Cindy (Danny) English; daughter-in-law’s, Mary Childress and Dee Childress; grandchildren, Lisa Wilbanks, Stacey Childress, Amy Griffin, Tina Hudson, Landon Childress, and Sarah Childress; great-grandchildren, Chuckie, Danielle, Kaylee, Chip, Makayla, Chance, and Bella; 1 great-great-grandchild.⁵ She was born on June 15, 1924 at Arlington Co., Virginia.^2,5,7 As of November 26, 1945,her married name was Childress.² She married Robert Earl Childress Sr. on November 26, 1945 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,5,8 Ethel Elizabeth Williams died on April 16, 2016 at Clarksville, Montgomery Co., Tennessee, at age 91.⁵

     Leroy Alva Williams Leroy Alva Williams, age 89, of 310 Vine Avenue, Clifton Forge, Virginia died Monday, February 22, 2016 at his residence. He was born December 23, 1926 in Lynchburg to the late Richard Carrington and Gladys Stone Williams. He served in the United States Army and was a machinist for CSX Transportation. He was a member of the Curtis A. Smith Post 1033 Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and the International Association of Machinists. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his wife of forty years, Marion Burley Williams of Wesgate, Clifton Forge; a step daughter, Nancy Arritt and husband Robert of Daleville; four step sons, Jay Campbell and wife Laura of Covington, Forrest Campbell and wife Sue of Ridgeley, WV, Rock Campbell of Clifton Forge, and Stoney Campbell and wife Yvonne of Vinton; a sister, Ethel Childress of Clarksville, TN; ten step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Military rites will be conducted at the funeral home by members of the Curtis A. Smith Post 1033 Veterans of Foreign Wars. A private interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor.⁷ He was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^6,7 He was born on December 23, 1926 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,6,7 He married Marion Edith Burley on January 13, 1976 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁵ Leroy Alva Williams died on February 22, 2016 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 89.^6,7

     His Social Security Number was 578-07-0100.⁶ Allen Roy Rucker Williams was buried at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, Howard Co., Maryland.⁹ He was born on November 20, 1915 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,6,4,5 He married Anna Mary Dunphy on October 5, 1939 at Arlington, Virginia.² Allen Roy Rucker Williams died on April 27, 2001 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 85.^6,3,10

     Richard Carrington "Buddy" Williams Jr. was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.^9,2 He Richard C. "Buddy" Williams, Jr., age 92 died Monday, May 30, 2011 at Prince William Hospital, Manassas, VA. He was born on October 12, 1918 in Clifton Forge, VA to the late Richard C. Williams, Sr. and Gladys E. (Stone) Williams. Richard was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. He retired from the Southern Railway now Amtrak as a brakeman. Survivors include his loving wife Charlotte Haire-Williams of Manassas, VA; three children: Richard C. "Dick" Williams, Jr. and wife Sharon of Rixeyville, VA, Thomas H. Williams and wife Betty of Powhatan, VA and Gerald E. Williams and wife Shirley of Eglin, TX; three step daughters: Barbara A. Salyers of Manassas, VA, Joann C. Sloper and husband Gary of Manassas, VA and Linda L. Paige of Wilsons, VA; one sister: Ethel Childress of Clarksville, TN; one brother: Leroy Williams of Clifton Forge, VA; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. A graveside service will be at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA.² His Social Security Number was 579-14-9067.¹⁰ He was born on October 12, 1918 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^9,10,2,4,5 He married Katherine Louise Dunnigan on February 17, 1939 at Manassas, Virginia.⁶ Richard Carrington "Buddy" Williams Jr. married Charlotte Neff Shepherd on June 16, 1996 at Prince William Co., Virginia.⁶ Richard Carrington "Buddy" Williams Jr. died on May 30, 2011 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 92.^9,10,2,3

     Katherine Louise Dunnigan was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on October 6, 1922 at Washington, D.C..^2,1,3 As of February 17, 1939,her married name was Williams.¹ She married Richard Carrington "Buddy" Williams Jr., son of Richard Carrington Williams and Gladys Elizabeth Stone, on February 17, 1939 at Manassas, Virginia.¹ Katherine Louise Dunnigan died on May 11, 1995 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 72.^2,4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 230-54-1797.⁶ Mary Judy Paulette was born on April 17, 1943 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,6,4 As of June 24, 1961,her married name was Simpson.⁵ She married William Adkins "Bill" Simpson on June 24, 1961 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,5 Mary Judy Paulette died on June 16, 2011 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 68.^1,6,3 She Judy Paulette Simpson, 68, of Rustburg, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011 in Lynchburg General Hospital. A native of Madison Heights, Judy was born April 17, 1943, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lorean Paulette. She was a graduate of Amherst County High School and attended Mountain View Church of God in Rustburg. She was the wife of William A. "Bill" Simpson. They would have celebrated their 50th Anniversary on June 24. In addition to her husband, Bill, Judy is survived by two sons, Bryan Simpson and his partner Andreas Namysl of Hockenheim, Germany , and Barry Simpson and his wife Michelle of Lynchburg; two granddaughters, Kayla Renee "Miss Munch" Simpson and Abbie Michelle "Miss Pooh" Simpson; and a sister Elizabeth Anne "Sissy" Richardson and her husband Jerry. Judy is also survived by her favorite cat, Kitty Kitty. A celebration of Judy's life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 19, 2011 at Mountain View Church of God. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mountain View Church of God Youth, c/o Michelle Simpson, Treasurer, 102 Cedar Branch Road, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502. Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 Graves Mill Road, (434) 239-2405 is assisting her family. on June 18, 2011.¹

     James Franklin "Frank" Wilson was buried at Elizabeth Cemetery, Elizabeth, Elbert Co., Colorado.⁹ He was born on January 18, 1881 at Blue Bluff Mills, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^10,8,3,7 He married Josephine Estella McConaha on March 24, 1905 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^10,11,12 James Franklin "Frank" Wilson died on April 14, 1958 at Elizabeth, Elbert Co., Colorado, at age 77.¹³ He Frank Wilson of Elizabeth, Colo., died suddenly Monday night. He was 77 years of age and had been in failing health. He was born near Angus and had lived in this vicinity most of his life. on April 17, 1958.¹³

     Dora Nettie Wilson was buried at Central City Cemetery, Central City, Merrick Co., Nebraska.^6,3 She was born in May, 1882 at Nebraska.⁵ As of before 1910,her married name was Rouse.⁷ She married Unknown Rouse before 1910.⁷ As of May 21, 1917,her married name was Schafer.² Dora Nettie Wilson married Charles William Schafer on May 21, 1917 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,4,2,3 Dora Nettie Wilson died on July 6, 1956 at Central City, Merrick Co., Nebraska, at age 74.⁸ She Mrs. Charles Schafer, the former Dora Nettie Wilson, died Monday at Central City. She was 74 years of age. The funeral services were held at Central City Monday morning and were attended by her sister, Mrs. Ralph Morehead, Mr. Morehead, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morehead, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Larison and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rouse, Mrs. Charles Haidsiak and Ivan Schafer. on July 12, 1956.³

     His Social Security Number was 505-38-5806.⁵ Charles William Schafer was buried at Central City Cemetery, Central City, Merrick Co., Nebraska.^1,3 He was born on August 24, 1887 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^2,3,4,5 He married Dora Nettie Wilson, daughter of Joel Bernard Wilson and Margaret Orinda Littrell, on May 21, 1917 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^6,7,3,8 Charles William Schafer died on August 6, 1956 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, at age 68.³ He Death claimed Charles W. Schafer, 69, Central City optician and business man, August 6 at the Veterans hospital in Lincoln. He had been ill the past few months. He came to Central City in 1917 when he and his brother George opened the Schafer Brothers Jewelry store and operated as a partnership until 1930. Disposing of the store at that time he established the optical office that he operated until his death. He was prominent in many civic enterprises. He was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department for 38 years, serving as their president 25 of those years. A member of the Knights of Pythias over a span of 38 years holding every office in the order. Mr. Schafer was city clerk for 16 years. He served his country in World War I and was a charter member of Lone Tree Post No 6 American Legion. He was born August 24, 1887, at Nelson, Neb., the son of John and Phyllis Collins Schafer. He grew to manhood there and received his early education. Following the occupation of farming for a time, he attended the Kansas City Optical School and the Lincoln Busniess College. He was united in marriage to Dora Nettie Wilson at Nelson May 21, 1917. She preceded him in death only a month ago. Surviving are a brother, George of Central City; three sisters, Mrs. Alma Cate, Central City, Mrs. Katherine Jeffries, Ft. Morgan, Colo., and Mrs. Ada Herrick, Greeley, Colo; 13 nieces and nephews. His parents, two sisters and one brother, also preceded him in death. Interment was in the Central City cemetery. on August 9, 1956.³

     Myrtle Josephine Wilson was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Grand View, Owyhee Co., Idaho.⁵ She was born on January 4, 1884 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^4,6,5,2 As of circa 1903,her married name was Basey.⁷ She married James Wert Basey circa 1903.^1,3,7 Myrtle Josephine Wilson died on September 9, 1945 at Grand View, Owyhee Co., Idaho, at age 61.^6,5,2

     James Wert Basey was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Grand View, Owyhee Co., Idaho.¹ He was born on October 20, 1875 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^1,3,2 He married Myrtle Josephine Wilson, daughter of Joel Bernard Wilson and Margaret Orinda Littrell, circa 1903.^4,5,6 James Wert Basey died on January 31, 1953 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 77.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 506-46-1713.⁶ Walter Ralph Morehead was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,5 He was born on January 26, 1894 at Vernon, Yuma Co., Colorado.^1,3,4,5,6 He married Gladys Mae/May Wilson, daughter of Joel Bernard Wilson and Margaret Orinda Littrell, on June 17, 1914 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^2,5 Walter Ralph Morehead died on April 1, 1985 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 91.^1,5 He Walter Ralph Morehead, son of William Andrew and Nona (Stults) Morehead, was born on January 26, 1984, on a farm near Vernon, Colorado. He passed away at the Good Samaritan Center in Nelson, Nebraska, on April 1, 1985, at the age of 91 years, 2 months and 6 days. He had been a resident of this Center for nearly 2 years. Ralph was born in a sod house on his parents homestead near Vernon, Colorado. They came by covered wagon to Nuckolls County, Nebraska, in 1896 where he lived the remaining years of his life. He was educated in the rural schools of Nuckolls County. Ralph was united in marriage to Gladys Mae Wilson on June 17, 1914, at Nelson, Nebraska. Four children were born to bless this home. Ralph and Gladys farmed for many years in the Nelson. When they retired from farming in 1959 they bought their present home and moved into Nelson. On March 13, 1938, Ralph was baptised into Christian faith at the Christian Church in Nelson by the Reverand John M. Foust. At the time of his passing he had been a member of the Christian Church for 47 years and had served as Deacon for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant daughter, Lorene (sic) Marie; four brothers, Austin, Virgil, Roy and Carson; and four sisters, one infant sister Wauneta, Pearl Marshall, Aletha Gharring and Delia Daly. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Gladys Morehead of Nelson; a son William Joe Morehead and his wife Eilene of Nelson; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (LaVon) Larison and husband of Nelson, and Mrs. John (Roberta) Stone and husband of Nelson; one grandson, William Joe Morehead, Jr. of Nelson; four granddaughters, Cindy Troudt of Lawrence, Nebraska, Mrs. Patti Kramp of Bostwick, Nebraska, Melanie Larison of Nelson, and Mrs. Trudy Jones of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and five great-grandchildren, Vickie Morehead of Nelson, Casey and Cassy Troudt of Lawrence, Jessie and Jordan Kramp of Bostwick. Casketbearers were Henry Wehrman, Jr., Ted Madson, Elbert Farver, Elmer Williams, Walster Williams and Lynn Thayer. Honorary Pallbearers were Charlie Holms, Clifford Adamson, Marvin Thurber, Joe Ferebee, Marvin Oltmans, Louis Keim and Garth Melvin. Burial was in the Nelson Cemetery near Nelson, Nebraska. on April 11, 1985.⁵

     Lorine Marie Morehead was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.¹ She died in 1916 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.¹ She was born in 1916 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.¹

     William Joe "Bill" Morehead was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,2 He was born on June 2, 1924 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,2,4 He married Eilene Klingenberger on December 8, 1944 at Mankato, Jewell Co., Kansas.^9,1,2 William Joe "Bill" Morehead died on March 24, 2001 at Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 76.^1,2 He William Joe Morehead, son of Walter Ralph and Gladys (Wilson) Morehead, was born June 2, 1924, on the family farm northwest of Nelson, Nebraska. He passed away Saturday, March 24, 2001, at Brodstone Memorial Nuckolls County Hospital in Superior, Nebraska, at the age of 76 years, 9 months and 22 days. Bill lived his entire life in the Nelson area. December 8, 1944, he married Eilene Klingenberger in Mankato, Kansas. This union was blessed with two children, William Jo, Jr. (Bud) and Trudy. He had a love for life, farming, the land, horses and family, but most of all he had an enduring love and passion for Eilene, his wife of 56 years. It had been said of Bill, "He rode some good horses and had lots of good friends, and he deserved them all." Preceding him in death were his parents, Ralph and Gladys Morehead, and two sisters, an infant and LaVon Larison and her husband Chuck. Survivors include his wife, Eilene Morehead of Nelson; one son, William, Jr. (Bud) Morehead and his wife Bonnie of Nelson; one daughter, Trudy Henderson and her husband John M. III of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his cherished granddaughter, Vicki Morehead of Nelson; two step granddaughters, Wendy and Christy Henderson of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and one sister, Roberta Stone and her husband John of Nelson. Interment was in Nelson Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Statz, Kenneth Aksamit, Casey Troudt, Terry Madson, Harold Pedersen, Jack Klingenberger, Coke Troudt and Harold Kramp. on March 29, 2001.²

     Eilene Klingenberger was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,3 She was born on May 15, 1928 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,3 As of December 8, 1944,her married name was Morehead.¹ She married William Joe "Bill" Morehead, son of Walter Ralph Morehead and Gladys Mae/May Wilson, on December 8, 1944 at Mankato, Jewell Co., Kansas.^1,3,2 Eilene Klingenberger Eilene Morehead, the daughter of Cecil and Anna Mae (Hayes) Klingenberger, was born on May 15, 1928 on a farm near Bostwick, Nebraska. She passed away on February 17, 2012 at the Superior Good Samaritan Society, Superior, Nebraska at the age of 83 years. Eilene attended Superior schools. She was a member of the Nelson Community United Church of Christ. She was united in marriage to William "Bill" Morehead on December 8, 1944 at Mankato, Kansas and to this union two children were born. She enjoyed dancing, gardening, sewing, and fixing things for others, which was a talent she received from her father. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband March 24, 2001; infant brother, and brother Ivan Klingenberger and wife Donna and sister Marie Trueblood; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Roberta and John Stone; brothers-in-law Lavon Larison and Chuck Larison. She is survived by her son William Jr., "Bud" Morehead of Nelson, Nebraska and daughter Trudy Henderson and husband John M. III of Albuquerque, New Mexico; granddaughter Vicki Sue Morehead and two step granddaughters Christy Henderson of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Wendy Moynihan and husband Brad of Dallas, Texas; and two step great granddaughters Kaitlynn Handerson and Annabelle Grace Moynihan; and sister Roberta Carlson of Superior, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held on Sunday, February 19, 2012 from the Nelson Community United Church of Christ in Nelson with Rev. Dr. Stephen Berry officiating. Music was "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" and "How Great Thou Art" with Carlita Erickson as organist and Ruth Watts as soloist. Pallbearers were Harold Pedersen, Terry Pedersen, Paul Bencken, Bob Bencken, Terry Madson and Paul Statz. Honorary Pallbearers were Ted Madson, Darrell McCartney, Pete Farver, Homer Wehrman, Henry Wehrman, Vic Pedersen, Arnold Kimminau, Vern Kimminau, Coke Troudt and Harold Kramp. Interment was in the Nelson Cemetery at Nelson, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to go to the Superior Good Samaritan Society or the Nelson United Community Church of Christ. on February 3, 2012.¹ She died on February 17, 2012 at Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 83.^1,3

     William Joe "Bud" Morehead Jr. was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^3,4 He William “Bud” Morehead, the son of Bill Morehead Sr. and Eilene (Klingenberger) Morehead was born August 18, 1947 in Superior, Nebraska. Bud passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Southlake Village in Lincoln at the age of 70 years, 4 months and 3 days. Bud was a graduate of Nelson High School. He enjoyed deer hunting, horseback riding, fishing, classic cars, sport shooting and trivia. He loved the country life and was proud to be a redneck. He was very proud of his daughter Vicki and enjoyed spending time with her. Bud never met a stranger and will always be remembered for his kind and compassionate ways towards others. Bud was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Eilene Morehead. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Vicki Morehead of Lincoln; and sister, Trudy Henderson and her husband John Henderson III of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Interment will follow at Nelson Cemetery.³ He married Bonnie Unknown.² William Joe "Bud" Morehead Jr. was born on August 18, 1947 at Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^3,4,6 He died on December 20, 2017 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, at age 70.^3,4