William Dean West1,2

M, b. February 19, 1924, d. February 25, 1973
     William Dean West was buried at Rocklin Cemetery, 4090 Kannasto Street, Rocklin, Placer Co., California.1 His Social Security Number was 562-22-0738.3 He married Viola Fern Creeks, daughter of Carl Morris Creeks and Elsie Elizabeth Casner.1 William Dean West was born on February 19, 1924 at Nebraska.1,2,3 He died on February 25, 1973 at Placer Co., California, at age 49.1,2

Family

Viola Fern Creeks b. July 9, 1927, d. November 5, 2000
Marriage*He married Viola Fern Creeks, daughter of Carl Morris Creeks and Elsie Elizabeth Casner.1 

Citations

  1. [S4645] Rocklin Cemetery, Placer Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Willer B. Walters1

M, b. circa 1909
     Willer B. Walters and Doris Calista Chafin were divorced.2 Willer B. Walters was born circa 1909.1 He married Doris Calista Chafin, daughter of Brethard Ezma Chafin and Ozelio Almer "Ozello" Poff, on November 24, 1931.1

Family

Doris Calista Chafin b. December 20, 1913, d. February 16, 1988
Divorce*Willer B. Walters and Doris Calista Chafin were divorced.2 
Marriage* Willer B. Walters married Doris Calista Chafin, daughter of Brethard Ezma Chafin and Ozelio Almer "Ozello" Poff, on November 24, 1931.1 
Child
  • Jean Walters3

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Orie Samuel Hunt1,2,3,4

M, b. January 14, 1914, d. January 28, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 230-16-7733.5 Orie Samuel Hunt was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on January 14, 1914 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,6,5,7,3 He married Avola Olga Chafin, daughter of Brethard Ezma Chafin and Ozelio Almer "Ozello" Poff, on June 12, 1940 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.8,2,6,4 Orie Samuel Hunt died on January 28, 1997 at Radford, Virginia, at age 83.1,2,5,7,4 He HUNT, Orie Samuel, 83, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 1997, in Radford Community Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army prior to World War II, and served in the U.S. Navy during the war. He retired from the Guard Force at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, and was a member of Grove Avenue United Methodist Church. A 50-year member of the Virginia May Masonic Lodge #38 AF & AM, he was also a member of the Kazim Temple Shrine in Roanoke. Preceded in death by his wife, Avola Chafin Hunt, he is survived by a special friend, Ruth Underwood, Radford; one son and daughter-in-law, David B. and Sophie Hunt, Newport; two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy H. and Richard T. Hunt, Fay H. and Jerry Warren, all of Radford; six grandchildren, Pam Semones, Nickie Blankenship, Laura Epperley, John David Hunt, Jay Warren, Sam Warren; five great-grandchildren, Leslie Semones, Richard Blankenship, Thomas Semones, Meredith Epperley, Andrew Epperley; two sisters, Flora Edwards, Iva Fisher, both of Roanoke. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, January 30, at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, conducted by Rev. Clarence G. Dishman. Masonic graveside rites will be conducted by the Virginia May Lodge #38 AF & AM. Friends may call any time Wednesday after noon at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on January 29, 1997.2

Family

Avola Olga Chafin b. December 3, 1922, d. March 31, 1992
Marriage*He married Avola Olga Chafin, daughter of Brethard Ezma Chafin and Ozelio Almer "Ozello" Poff, on June 12, 1940 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.8,2,6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Orie Samuel Hunt obituary in the Jan 29, 1997 edition.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Avola Chafin Hunt obituary in the Apr 2, 1992 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Judith Lynn Hunt obituary in the Feb 20, 2023 edition.
  10. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Brenda Faye Warren obituary.

Judy Lynn Hunt1,2,3

F, b. June 7, 1941, d. February 17, 2023
FatherOrie Samuel Hunt1,2,3,4 b. January 14, 1914, d. January 28, 1997
MotherAvola Olga Chafin1,2,3,4 b. December 3, 1922, d. March 31, 1992
     Judy Lynn Hunt was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 She married Richard T. Hunt.2,3 Judy Lynn Hunt was born on June 7, 1941 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 She died on February 17, 2023 at age 81.3 She Judith Lynn Hunt, age 81, formerly of Rocky Mount, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. She was born on June 7, 1941, in Rocky Mount, Va., to the late Orie and Avola Hunt from Radford, Va. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Faye Warren; and her daughter, Patricia Hunt. Surviving are her husband, Richard T. Hunt; brother, David Hunt (Sophia); daughters, Nickie Comas (Jamie) and Pam Semones; grandchildren, Richard Blankenship, Leslie Hodges (Brian), and Thomas Semones; and great-grandchildren, Riley Dugrenier, Gavin Hodges, and Creed Hodges. Graveside service will be held at Franklin Memorial Park. on February 20, 2023.3

Family

Richard T. Hunt
Marriage*She married Richard T. Hunt.2,3 
Children
  • Patricia Hunt3
  • Nickie Hunt3
  • Pam Hunt3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Avola Chafin Hunt obituary in the Apr 2, 1992 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Orie Samuel Hunt obituary in the Jan 29, 1997 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Judith Lynn Hunt obituary in the Feb 20, 2023 edition.
  4. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Brenda Faye Warren obituary.

Brenda Faye Hunt1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. July 9, 1951, d. March 30, 2022
FatherOrie Samuel Hunt1,2,3,4,7 b. January 14, 1914, d. January 28, 1997
MotherAvola Olga Chafin1,2,3,4,7 b. December 3, 1922, d. March 31, 1992
     Brenda Faye Hunt Brenda Faye Warren, 70, of Dublin, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022. She was an I. T. Tech. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Orie and Avola Hunt. Survivors include her sons, Sammy Warren and Roxann Hawley, and Jay and Robin Warren; grandson, Travis Warren; former husband and friend, Jerry Warren; sister, Judy Hunt; and many other relatives and friends.7 She was born on July 9, 1951 at Radford, Virginia.4,6 As of August 2, 1970,her married name was Warren.4 She married Jerry Ray Warren on August 2, 1970 at Radford, Virginia.2,4,7 Brenda Faye Hunt and Jerry Ray Warren were divorced on June 8, 2007 at Radford, Virginia.5 Brenda Faye Hunt died on March 30, 2022 at Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 70.7

Family

Jerry Ray Warren
Marriage*She married Jerry Ray Warren on August 2, 1970 at Radford, Virginia.2,4,7 
Divorce* Brenda Faye Hunt and Jerry Ray Warren were divorced on June 8, 2007 at Radford, Virginia.5 
Children
  • James Edward "Jay" Warren2,7
  • David Sammy "Sam" Warren2,7

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Avola Chafin Hunt obituary in the Apr 2, 1992 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Orie Samuel Hunt obituary in the Jan 29, 1997 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Judith Lynn Hunt obituary in the Feb 20, 2023 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Brenda Faye Warren obituary.

Richard A. Chaplin1,2

M, b. November 24, 1929, d. May 6, 1975
FatherWilliam Raymond Chaplin Jr.1 b. July 19, 1899, d. September, 1966
MotherMinca Elizabeth McLennan1 b. May 26, 1901, d. February 8, 1936
     Richard A. Chaplin was buried at Tuscola Township Cemetery, Tuscola, Douglas Co., Illinois.3 His Social Security Number was 335-22-9212.4 He was born on November 24, 1929 at Tuscola, Douglas Co., Illinois.3,4 He married Anita L. Stortzum on April 30, 1950 at Arcola, Douglas Co., Illinois.3,2 Richard A. Chaplin died on May 6, 1975 at age 45.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 90, District 21-17, Tuscola, Douglas Co., Illinois1

Family

Anita L. Stortzum b. July 25, 1930, d. August 19, 2012
Marriage*Richard A. Chaplin married Anita L. Stortzum on April 30, 1950 at Arcola, Douglas Co., Illinois.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1854] News-Gazette, The, From the Anita L. Chaplin Hutchens obituary in the Aug 20, 2012 edition.
  3. [S4647] Tuscola Township Cemetery, Douglas Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1854] News-Gazette, The, From the Ronald Allen Chaplin obituary in the Dec 5, 2000 edition.

Anita L. Stortzum1

F, b. July 25, 1930, d. August 19, 2012
     Anita L. Stortzum was buried at Tuscola Township Cemetery, Tuscola, Douglas Co., Illinois.1,2 She was born on July 25, 1930 at Arcola, Douglas Co., Illinois.1,3,2 As of April 30, 1950,her married name was Chaplin.1 She married Richard A. Chaplin, son of William Raymond Chaplin Jr. and Minca Elizabeth McLennan, on April 30, 1950 at Arcola, Douglas Co., Illinois.1,2 Anita L. Stortzum died on August 19, 2012 at Tuscola, Douglas Co., Illinois, at age 82.1,2,3 She TUSCOLA – Anita L. Chaplin Hutchens, 82, of Tuscola passed away at 4:10 a.m. Sunday (Aug. 19, 2012) at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 S. Main St., Tuscola, with the Rev. Patty Johansen officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Tuscola Township Cemetery, Tuscola. Anita was born July 25, 1930, in Arcola, the daughter of Clarence and Grace Jones Stortzum. She married Richard A. Chaplin on April 30, 1950, in Arcola. He preceded her in death on May 6, 1975. She married Arnold E. Hutchens on March 11, 1977, in Tuscola. He survives. Also surviving are her sons, Dennis Chaplin and wife, Cathy, of Camargo, and Mark Chaplin and wife, Cathy, of Tuscola; step-son, Harold Hutchens of Champaign; and step-daughter, Cheryl Broady of Villa Grove; brother, Donald Stortzum of Saint Leonard, Md; grandchildren, Nathan (Chelle) Chaplin and Cara (Justin) McKinnie; great-grandchildren, Ethan Chaplin, Isaac Chaplin and Myles McKinnie; step-grandchildren, Matt (Lori) Broady and Sondra (Butch) Burwell; and step-great-grandchildren, Tyler Burwell, Bryanna Broady, Alison Burwell, Chase Burwell, Madison Burwell, Boston Broady and Hudson Broady. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Ronald Chaplin; and brother, Harold "Red" Stortzum. Anita was a homemaker. She was a member of the Tuscola Moose Lodge. She loved to cook. Anita and Arnold moved back to Tuscola in April 2010 after residing in Russellville, Ark., for 18 years. on August 20, 2012.2

Family

Richard A. Chaplin b. November 24, 1929, d. May 6, 1975
Marriage*She married Richard A. Chaplin, son of William Raymond Chaplin Jr. and Minca Elizabeth McLennan, on April 30, 1950 at Arcola, Douglas Co., Illinois.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4647] Tuscola Township Cemetery, Douglas Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S1854] News-Gazette, The, From the Anita L. Chaplin Hutchens obituary in the Aug 20, 2012 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1854] News-Gazette, The, From the Ronald Allen Chaplin obituary in the Dec 5, 2000 edition.

Ronald Allen Chaplin1,2,3

M, b. February 13, 1951, d. November 28, 2000
FatherRichard A. Chaplin1,3 b. November 24, 1929, d. May 6, 1975
MotherAnita L. Stortzum1,3 b. July 25, 1930, d. August 19, 2012
     Ronald Allen Chaplin was buried at Tuscola Township Cemetery, Tuscola, Douglas Co., Illinois.2,3 He was born on February 13, 1951 at Tuscola, Douglas Co., Illinois.2,3 He died on November 28, 2000 at Russelville, Pope Co., Arkansas, at age 49.2,3 He Ronald Allen Chaplin, 49, Russellville, Ark., formerly of Tuscola, died 6:30 a.m. Tuesday (Nov. 28, 2000) in St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Russellville. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Friday in the Tuscola Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Clements officiating. The family will receive friends following the services at the home of Mark and Cathy Chaplin, 304 E. Ensey St., Tuscola. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, Tuscola, is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Chaplin was born Feb. 13, 1951, in Tuscola, the son of Richard A. and Anita L. Stortzum Chaplin Hutchens. He was a member of Tuscola First Christian Church and graduated from Tuscola High School in 1969. Surviving are his son, Shawn of Salem; mother, Anita L. Hutchens and husband Arnold of Russellville; brothers, Dennis and Mark Chaplin, both of Tuscola; stepbrother, Harold Hutchens of Champaign; stepsister, Cheryl Broady of Villa Grove. He was preceded in death by his father. on December 5, 2000.3

Family

Child
  • Shawn Chaplin3

Citations

  1. [S1854] News-Gazette, The, From the Anita L. Chaplin Hutchens obituary in the Aug 20, 2012 edition.
  2. [S4647] Tuscola Township Cemetery, Douglas Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S1854] News-Gazette, The, From the Ronald Allen Chaplin obituary in the Dec 5, 2000 edition.