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     His Social Security Number was 569-40-3880.⁴ Raymond Herrera was born on January 23, 1932.^4,3 He married Norma Jean Wilhelm, daughter of Chisholm Pearl "Chisem" Wilhelm and Lillian Della "Lilly" Callaghan, in March, 1961 at Alameda Co., California.^1,2 Raymond Herrera died on February 24, 1996 at Alameda Co., California, at age 64.^4,3

     Phyllis Erdine/Erdene Gaines was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,1 She was born on September 30, 1930 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 As of July 14, 1950,her married name was Wilhelm.² She married Forrest VanLear Wilhelm, son of Chisholm Pearl "Chisem" Wilhelm and Lillian Della "Lilly" Callaghan, on July 14, 1950 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2 Phyllis Erdine/Erdene Gaines died on March 26, 1988 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 57.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-18-6122.² Herbert William Via was buried at Karnes Family Cemetery, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia; His death certificate has his burial in Sunrise Cemetery.^3,5 He and Ivan Earnest Richardson were divorced.⁵ Herbert William Via was born on October 14, 1919 at Mallow, Alleghany Co., Virginia; His birth record has a birth date of Oct 4, 1919.^2,3,7,4,5,6 He married Ivan Earnest Richardson on March 10, 1944 at Hot Springs, Bath Co., Virginia.⁸ Herbert William Via died on April 5, 1989 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 69.^3,2,7,5

     His Social Security Number was 214-20-3578.² Samuel Beal Via was buried at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Kents Store, Fluvanna Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on January 5, 1925 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Margaret Elizabeth Shepherd on December 3, 1971 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^8,9 Samuel Beal Via died on January 14, 1983 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 58.^2,5

     Her married name was Phillips.³ Dorothy M. Via married Unknown Phillips.^3,4 Dorothy M. Via was born on March 19, 1927 at Virginia.^1,5

     Her married name was Schultz.³ Mary Josephine Via married Unknown Schultz.^3,4 Mary Josephine Via was born on January 21, 1930 at Bath Co., Virginia.^1,5

     Ralph Warren Via was buried at Rattan Cemetery, Rattan, Pushmataha Co., Oklahoma.² His Social Security Number was 217-28-8332.³ He was born on August 26, 1932 at Hot Springs, Bath Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died in August, 1981.³

     Ray Via was buried at Karnes Family Cemetery, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 220-28-7305.⁵ He was born on May 20, 1934 at Bath Co., Virginia.^3,5 He died on December 23, 1990 at Maryland at age 56.⁵

     Betty Lou Via was buried at Corinne Cemetery, Corinne, Pushmataha Co., Oklahoma.^6,5 Her Social Security Number was 213-32-7893.² Her married name was Senger.² Her married name was Schlaman.² Her married name was Hobbs.² She married Unknown Hobbs.² Betty Lou Via married Unknown Schlaman.² Betty Lou Via married Unknown Senger.² Betty Lou Via was born on January 27, 1936 at Hot Springs, Bath Co., Virginia.^6,4,5 As of circa 1970,her married name was Rymel.⁵ She married Clinton Bailey Rymel Sr. circa 1970.^5,2 Betty Lou Via died on April 11, 2002 at Hugo, Choctaw Co., Oklahoma, at age 66.^2,6,5 She Betty Rymel was born January 27, 1936 in Hot Springs, Virginia and passed away on April 11, 2002 in Hugo, Oklahoma at the age of 66 years. Mrs. Rymel was a loving parent and enjoyed sewing and flower gardening in her spare time. She is survived by her husband Clinton Bailey Rymel of the home and 10 children: Lorraine Marie Billy of Corrine, Oklahoma; Clinton Bailey Rymel, Jr. of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Kolette Rae Rymel of Sobol, Oklahoma; Karla Kay Rymel of Batavia, Illinois; Hal Edward Rymel of Cartridge, Texas; Steven Wayne Rymel of Hugo, Oklahoma; Paul William Rymel of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Richard LeRoy Rymel of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Teresa Diane Mathis of Hugo, Oklahoma; and Tracie Lee Davis of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She also leaves to cherish her memory 2 sisters: Dorothy Phillips of Maryland and Josephine Shultz of Missouri along with 19 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents: Charles Edward and Mammie Via; 4 brothers: Sammy, Charles, Ralph and Ray Via and 1 sister: Lucille Smith. Funeral services were held Monday, April 15, 2002at 11:00 a.m. at the Rattan Baptist Church with Reverend Sam Pound officiating. Serving as pallbearers: Charles Rymel, Brian Spencer, Kevin Billy, Chris Davis, Chad Mathis and Brett Anderson. Honorary pallbearers: Christopher Sjurset, Lance Rymel, Matthew Rymel and Steve Sjurset. She was laid to rest at the Corrine Cemetery under the direction of Mills-Coffey Funeral Home in Antlers, Oklahoma. on April 23, 2002.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 229-03-1774.⁴ Ivan Earnest Richardson was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bath Co., Virginia.^1,3 She and Herbert William Via were divorced.³ Ivan Earnest Richardson was born on January 27, 1906 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3 As of March 10, 1944,her married name was Via.⁵ She married Herbert William Via, son of Charles Edward Via and Mamie Frances Callaghan, on March 10, 1944 at Hot Springs, Bath Co., Virginia.⁵ Ivan Earnest Richardson died on December 23, 1984 at Monterey, Highland Co., Virginia, at age 78.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 232-01-9369.² Ira Hayden Snuffer was born on August 11, 1883 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Lala Edith Archer on March 23, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Ira Hayden Snuffer died in February, 1980 at age 96.²

     Her Social Security Number was 554-26-2355.³ Arlesa Dale Hughes was born on October 16, 1909 at Arizona.^2,3 As of February 12, 1953,her married name was Carothers.¹ She married Lloyd G. Carothers, son of George Garfield Carothers and Nora Grider, on February 12, 1953 at Alameda Co., California.¹ Arlesa Dale Hughes died on December 16, 1992 at Alameda Co., California, at age 83.^3,2

     Evelyn Grace Staats was buried at Vandalia Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare Co., California.¹ She was born on April 22, 1915 at Airlie, Polk Co., Oregon.^1,2 As of circa 1941,her married name was Carothers.¹ She married Elmer A. Carothers, son of George Garfield Carothers and Nora Grider, circa 1941.¹ Evelyn Grace Staats died on November 9, 2010 at Tulare Co., California, at age 95.² She Evelyn G. Staats Carothers was born on the 22nd of April 1915 in Airlie, Oregon. She was a 4th generation descendant of a pioneer Oregon family. After moving to California she met and married Elmer Carothers. They made their home in Terra Bella where they raised their 2 sons Joel and Michael. Evelyn was educated in Oregon and graduated valedictorian from Airlie High School. She pursued further education at Porterville College and Fresno State College. She was the social editor of the weekly newspaper The Terra Bella News. She was the Tulare county branch librarian for the Terra Bella Library until her retirement in 1983. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, a 53 year member of Court Regina Coeli #1521, Catholic Daughters of America, a member of Terra Bella Woman's Improvement Club, Terra Bella Rose Garden Club, Tulare County Historical Society in which she served as a Director for 20 years, member of Alta Mira Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, member of Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers and member of Polk County Oregon Historical Society. Evelyn was an avid genealogist and historical researcher. She was the author of 4 family histories and was working on her 5th. She also carried a wide correspondence with family, friends and fellow researchers. She thoroughly enjoyed gardening, working at crafts and caring for her pets. Everybody fondly knew her as "Granny". She would cook big holiday meals and everyone was welcomed. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 51 ½ years Elmer Carothers in 1992. Evelyn leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons Joel Carothers of Porterville and Michael Carothers of Terra Bella, 10 grandchildren and many great and great- great grandchildren. A Rosary will be held on Monday, November 15 2010 at 6:00 pm at Whitehurst-Peters-Loyd chapel. Mass will be on Tuesday, November 16 2010 at 11:00 am at St. Anne's Catholic Church followed by interment at Vandalia Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Whitehurst-Peters-Loyd Funeral and Cremation Service, 195 North Hockett, Porterville. 559-784-6485. on November 13, 2010.¹

     John Clarence "Jack" Ward was born on October 18, 1901 at California.^2,3 He married Verla Adeline Carothers, daughter of George Garfield Carothers and Nora Grider, on December 18, 1926 at Berkeley, Alameda Co., California.^1,4 John Clarence "Jack" Ward died on November 26, 1950 at Alameda Co., California, at age 49.³

     Robert Earl "Bob" Ward was buried at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 2011 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord, Contra Costa Co., California.⁴ His Social Security Number was 567-30-9370.⁵ He was born on April 17, 1928 at Oakland, Alameda Co., California.^5,3,4 He married Geraldne B. Pritchett on March 19, 1949 at Yolo Co., California.² Robert Earl "Bob" Ward married Yvonne Fragenberg on March 4, 1967 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.^6,4 Robert Earl "Bob" Ward died on April 12, 1998 at Lincoln, Burleigh Co., North Dakota, at age 69.^5,4 He Robert E. Ward, 69, Lincoln, died April 12, 1998, at his home of heart failure. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bismarck Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dale Nabben officiating. Burial will be held in Memory Gardens, Concord, Calif. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to service time on Wednesday, at Bismarck Funeral Home. Robert was born April 17, 1928, in Oakland, Calif., the son of John and Verla (Carothers) Ward. He grew up and lived his whole life in the California Bay area until 1988, when he moved Bismarck. He married Yvonne Frangenberg on March 4, 1967, in Reno, Nev. They renewed their vows in 1987 at Peace Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Robert loved to be with children. He played Santa at the Kirkwood Mall for the past five years and the Easter Bunny for two years. He also was an avid bowler. Robert was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Lincoln. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne; one daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Buck Ramsey, Ione, Calif; three sons and one daughter-in-law, John and Sandy, and Danny, all of Concord, Calif., and Bill, Redding, Calif; one stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Jan and Harry Lambrecht, Mandan; one granddaughter, Trudy, Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Jacque and Dude Ward, Oregon; and one sister, Noreen Pritchat, Spokane, Wash. He was preceded in death by one son, Pfc. Robert W. Ward; and his parents. Due to his love of children, the family prefers memorials to North Dakota Make-A-Wish Foundation. (Bismarck Funeral Home) on April 14, 1998.⁴

     Robert William Ward was buried at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 2011 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord, Contra Costa Co., California.² He was born on February 12, 1950 at Alameda Co., California.^1,4,2 He died on July 12, 1970 at Vietnam at age 20.^4,2