Shirley Jean Gunnels1

F, b. November 25, 1937, d. August 6, 2001
     Her Social Security Number was 430-62-7661.2 Shirley Jean Gunnels was buried at Fayetteville National Cemetery, 700 Government Avenue, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.3 She was born on November 25, 1937 at Berryville, Carroll Co., Arkansas.3,2,1 As of circa 1961,her married name was Conner.1 She married Curtis Walton Conner, son of Clarence Edward Conner and Georgia Beatrice Booth, circa 1961.3,1 Shirley Jean Gunnels died on August 6, 2001 at Rogers, Benton Co., Arkansas, at age 63.3,2,1 She Shirley Jean Conner, 63, of Rogers, Ark., died Monday, Aug. 6, 2001, at her home. She was born Nov. 25, 1937, in Berryville, Ark., to Buster Gunnels and Pauline Moore Gunnels. She moved to Rogers from Eureka Springs, Ark. She was a clerk in retail sales and worked in a hospital for several years. She was a member of The World Wide Church of God. She was a doll collector and enjoyed reading and gardening. Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Curtis Conner; three sons, Donald Long of Lebanon, Mo., Barry Conner of Avoca, Ark., and Roger Conner of Sheet Home, Ore; a brother, Berleys Hilton of Pineville, Mo; a sister, Mary Jane Towler of De Soto, Mo; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, at the Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers with Dale Beare. Memorials may be made to the Highland Research Fund, 610 Maple Street Springdale, Ark. 72764. on August 8, 2001.1

Family

Curtis Walton Conner
Marriage*She married Curtis Walton Conner, son of Clarence Edward Conner and Georgia Beatrice Booth, circa 1961.3,1 

Citations

  1. [S4686] Benton County Daily Record, From the Shirley Jean Conner obituary in the Aug 8, 2001 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S4685] Fayetteville National Cemetery, Washington Co., AR, online http://www.findagrave.com

Barry Robert Conner1,2

M, b. April 4, 1951, d. April 10, 2003
FatherCurtis Walton Conner1,2
MotherVelma Unknown2
     Barry Robert Conner was buried at Tucks Chapel Cemetery, Avoca, Benton Co., Arkansas.2 His Social Security Number was 496-58-7705.3 He was born on April 4, 1951 at Dallas, Polk Co., Oregon; The SSDI has a birth date of Apr 3, 1951.2,3 He died on April 10, 2003 at Rogers, Benton Co., Arkansas, at age 52.2,3 He Barry Robert Conner, 52, of Avoca, Ark., died Thursday, April 10, 2003, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rogers, Ark. He was born April 4, 1951, in Dallas, Ore., to Curtis Conner and Velma Conner. Survivors include his father, Curtis Conner of Rogers, Ark; two daughters, Amber Conner and April Conner, both of Rogers; two brothers, Donald Long of Lebanon, Mo., and Roger Conner of Sweethome, Ore; a sister, Susan Harkelroad; and three grandchildren. Private burial will be at the Tuck's Chapel Cemetery near Rogers. on April 15, 2003.2

Family

Children
  • Amber Conner2
  • April Conner2

Citations

  1. [S4686] Benton County Daily Record, From the Shirley Jean Conner obituary in the Aug 8, 2001 edition.
  2. [S4686] Benton County Daily Record, From the Barry Robert Conner obituary in the Apr 15, 2003 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Paul E. Barrett1,2

M, b. November 18, 1945, d. April 6, 1988
FatherHarold G. Barrett1 b. September 3, 1914, d. August 23, 2008
MotherLillian Conner1 b. June 14, 1915, d. June 5, 1983
     Paul E. Barrett was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.2 His Social Security Number was 217-50-3588.3 He was born on November 18, 1945.2,3 He died on April 6, 1988 at age 42.2,3

Citations

  1. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Harold G. Barrett obituary in the Aug 25, 2008 edition.
  2. [S3901] West Nottingham Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

John Philip Kling1,2

M, b. January 19, 1916, d. October 3, 2010
     John Philip Kling was born on January 19, 1916 at Jasper Co., Iowa.3,2 He married Edna Ruth Cook, daughter of John Clayton Cook and Jennie Philura Hamilton, on August 14, 1945 at Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa.1,2 John Philip Kling died on October 3, 2010 at Ankeny, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 94.3,2 He John Philip Kling, 94, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Mill Pond Retirement Community. He was cremated and a memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, October 15, 2010 in the Mill Pond Chapel (1201 SE Mill Pond Ct. Ankeny, IA).Phil was born January 19, 1916 in Rural Jasper County to Philip and Margaret Kling. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was married to Ruth Cook on August 14, 1945. He enjoyed many things in his life, including dancing and animals. He was a gifted mechanic and could work on most anything that had a motor.He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth Kling; daughters, Sally Ann Kling, and Peggy Jean Klinge of Ankeny, IA; Jennie Mae (Mark) Anderson of Vinton, IA; Vickie Lee (Jim) Roach of Ames, IA; and his son, Clayton Philip (Debrah) Kling of Glendale, AZ; 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.He was preceded in death by his son, William Fred Kling.He will be greatly missed but we know he is now himself in all ways for all of his days. on October 5, 2010.2

Family

Edna Ruth Cook b. February 2, 1924, d. October 21, 2012
Marriage*He married Edna Ruth Cook, daughter of John Clayton Cook and Jennie Philura Hamilton, on August 14, 1945 at Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2805] Newton Daily News, The, From the Ruth Kling obituary in the Oct 24, 2012 edition.
  2. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the John Philip Kling obituary in the Oct 5, 2010 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Fred "Bill" Kling1,2

M, b. July 5, 1956, d. June 14, 2009
FatherJohn Philip Kling1,2 b. January 19, 1916, d. October 3, 2010
MotherEdna Ruth Cook1,2 b. February 2, 1924, d. October 21, 2012
     William Fred "Bill" Kling was born on July 5, 1956.3 He died on June 14, 2009 at age 52.3

Citations

  1. [S2805] Newton Daily News, The, From the Ruth Kling obituary in the Oct 24, 2012 edition.
  2. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the John Philip Kling obituary in the Oct 5, 2010 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Rojean Frances Petry1

F, b. August 12, 1917, d. May 20, 1995
     Her Social Security Number was 234-12-1078.2 Rojean Frances Petry was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 4955 Pine Street, Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas.3 Her married name was Cordell.3 She married Doyen Pershing Cordell Sr., son of Arthur Bradford Cordell and Minnie Agnes Walton.3,1 Rojean Frances Petry was born on August 12, 1917.3,2 She died on May 20, 1995 at Jefferson Co., Texas, at age 77.3,4

Family

Doyen Pershing Cordell Sr. b. July 11, 1917, d. August 19, 1996
Marriage*She married Doyen Pershing Cordell Sr., son of Arthur Bradford Cordell and Minnie Agnes Walton.3,1 
Child
  • Doyen Pershing Cordell Jr.1

Citations

  1. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S4690] Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Jefferson Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.

Mary Jo Summers1,2,3

F, b. December 9, 1965, d. January 31, 1966
FatherHarold Ira "Lefty" Summers1,4,5 b. April 22, 1930, d. February 8, 2009
MotherMargaret Frances Cox1,4,5,3 b. March 15, 1933, d. September 27, 2003
     Mary Jo Summers was buried at Douglas Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on December 9, 1965 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3 She died on January 31, 1966 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harold I. Summers obituary in the Feb 10, 2009 edition.
  2. [S4691] Douglas Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Jo Summers death certificate.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Karen Lynn Summers Hodges obituary in the Jul 22, 2013 edition.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Margaret Francis Summers obituary in the Oct 1, 2003 edition.

Karen Lynn Summers1,2

F, b. June 25, 1955, d. July 20, 2013
FatherHarold Ira "Lefty" Summers1,2,3 b. April 22, 1930, d. February 8, 2009
MotherMargaret Frances Cox1,2,3 b. March 15, 1933, d. September 27, 2003
     Her Social Security Number was 234-88-3759.4 Karen Lynn Summers was buried at Douglas Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,5 She was born on June 25, 1955 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,5 As of June 16, 1973,her married name was Hodges.5 She married Thomas R. "Randy" Hodges on June 16, 1973.1,2,5 Karen Lynn Summers died on July 20, 2013 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 58.4,2,5 She Karen Lynn (Summers) Hodges, 58, of Clendenin, died July 20, 2013, at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold "Lefty" and Margaret Summers, and her sister, Mary Summers. Karen was a loving mother, sister and grandmother. She will be sadly missed, especially by her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Thomas R. "Randy" Hodges; son, Jason (Jessica) Hodges of Winfield; son, Jeffery D. "J.D." (Melissa) Hodges of Charleston; brother, Jeffrey Summers (Barbara) of Point Pleasant; and her beloved grandchildren, Braedyn and Lauryn Hodges of Winfield and Kelsie and Hailey Hodges of Charleston. Funeral service will be held at noon Tuesday, July 23, at Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview. Her close friend, the Rev. Sherry Kinsey, will be officiating. Burial will be in Douglas Cemetery, Ivydale, alongside her parents and sister. Special thank you to the physicians and nursing team at the David Lee Cancer Center and to Hospice for making it possible for her to spend her last hours at home. on July 22, 2013.2

Family

Thomas R. "Randy" Hodges
Marriage*She married Thomas R. "Randy" Hodges on June 16, 1973.1,2,5 
Children
  • Jason Hodges1,2,3
  • Jeffrey D. "J. D." Hodges1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harold I. Summers obituary in the Feb 10, 2009 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Karen Lynn Summers Hodges obituary in the Jul 22, 2013 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Margaret Francis Summers obituary in the Oct 1, 2003 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S4691] Douglas Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com