Wilda Mae McFarland1

F, b. March 26, 1927, d. April 21, 1990
     Wilda Mae McFarland was buried at Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana.1,2 Her married name was Morrison.1 She married Charles W. Morrison, son of Dennis Reed Morrison and Tina Lee Paxton.1 Wilda Mae McFarland was born on March 26, 1927 at Morehead, Rowan Co., Kentucky.1 She died on April 21, 1990 at Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, at age 63.1

Family

Charles W. Morrison b. June 7, 1926, d. August 8, 1983
Marriage*She married Charles W. Morrison, son of Dennis Reed Morrison and Tina Lee Paxton.1 
Child
  • Charles R. Morrison1

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S8569] Earlham Cemetery, Wayne Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.

Lester Walter Guthrie Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 13, 1927, d. December 17, 2010
     Lester Walter Guthrie Sr. was buried at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Cass Co., Michigan.2 His Social Security Number was 493-28-0103.6 He was born on December 13, 1927 at Neelyville, Butler Co., Missouri.3,6,4,5 He married Viola Kathryn "Katie" Morrison, daughter of Dennis Reed Morrison and Tina Lee Paxton, on March 3, 1948 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan.1,7 Lester Walter Guthrie Sr. died on December 17, 2010 at Berrien Center, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 83.3,6 He Dec. 13, 1927 – Dec. 17, 2010 BERRIEN CENTER — Lester Walter Guthrie Sr. 83, passed away on December 17, 2010 at his residence. Lester is survived by a son, Lester "Bud" Jr. (Diana) Guthrie; a daughter, Ruby (Ronald) Pettenger; brothers, Robert Guthrie, William (Sandy) Guthrie, Paul (Lilly) Richard, David (Phyllis) Guthrie, Johnny (Brenda) Guthrie; and a stepson Joshua (Laura) Bachman. on December 24, 2010.3

Family

Viola Kathryn "Katie" Morrison b. February 29, 1928, d. January 23, 2009
Marriage*He married Viola Kathryn "Katie" Morrison, daughter of Dennis Reed Morrison and Tina Lee Paxton, on March 3, 1948 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan.1,7 
Children
  • Lester Walter "Bud" Guthrie Jr.7,3
  • Ruby Ann Guthrie7,3

Citations

  1. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S6281] Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Cass Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Lester Walter Guthrie, Sr. obituary in the Dec 24, 2010 edition.
  4. [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.
  5. [S6547] Unknown compiler, Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Viola Kathryn Guthrie obituary in the Jan 26, 2009 edition.

Ronald John Pettenger1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 22, 1948, d. August 3, 2018
     Ronald John Pettenger was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, 111 Greenwood Street, Petoskey, Emmett Co., Michigan.5 He Ronald (Ron) John Pettenger, age 69, of Petoskey, Michigan passed away on Friday August 3, 2018 from a long-term chronic illness, surrounded by his loving family at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital. Ron was born on December 22, 1948 in Petoskey Michigan. He was the 2nd eldest son of Bill and Marge (Dennis) Pettenger. He was a graduate of Petoskey High School, class of 1967. He loved sports and played Basketball and Football for the Fighting Northmen. On April 7, 1973, he married the love of his life, Ruby Pettenger, and they shared over 40 years of happy memories. Ron is blessed with 3 daughters: Kelly Carson, Becky Pettenger, and Krisy Pettenger, along with 3 wonderful grandchildren: Ashley Pettenger, Brandon Carson and Gabby Forbes-Pettenger. They all held a special place in his heart and were his pride and joy. Ron will be remembered best for his dedication and hard work. He was a talented, skilled man and worked many professions over the years. His greatest passion was driving a truck for Parker Motor Freight. He took great pride in his job and greeted all the customers on his local route with a big smile and friendly hello. He was an active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Teamsters 406. He always enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Some of his favorite pastimes included: Camping, boating, travelling, watching football, Saturday wing nights at Southwoods, and making homemade potato soup. Ron was preceded in death by his brother, William (Bill) Pettenger from Whiting, New Jersey and his parents, Bill & Marge Pettenger from Petoskey, Michigan. He is survived by his dear friend Ruby Pettenger, daughters- Kelly Carson, and Becky & Krisy Pettenger, grandchildren- Ashley Pettenger, Brandon Carson, and Gabby Forbes-Pettenger, sister- Susie (Randy) Mays from Powhatan, Virginia, sister-in-law Vivian Trovato-Pettenger from Whiting, New Jersey, and many other aunts, uncles and cousins. A special recognition goes out to some of his closest and dearest friends: The Brecheisen Family, Ron Lawrason, Al Beaudin, Allan Dunkel, Maria Tibaldi and many others.4,5 He was born on December 22, 1948 at Petoskey, Emmett Co., Michigan.4 He married Ruby Ann Guthrie, daughter of Lester Walter Guthrie Sr. and Viola Kathryn "Katie" Morrison, on April 7, 1973 at Emmett Co., Michigan.1,2,3,4 Ronald John Pettenger died on August 3, 2018 at Petoskey, Emmett Co., Michigan, at age 69.4

Family

Ruby Ann Guthrie
Marriage*He married Ruby Ann Guthrie, daughter of Lester Walter Guthrie Sr. and Viola Kathryn "Katie" Morrison, on April 7, 1973 at Emmett Co., Michigan.1,2,3,4 
Children
  • Kelly Pettenger4
  • Becky Pettenger4
  • Krisy Pettenger4

Citations

  1. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Viola Kathryn Guthrie obituary in the Jan 26, 2009 edition.
  2. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Lester Walter Guthrie, Sr. obituary in the Dec 24, 2010 edition.
  3. [S12858] Emmet County, Michigan, U.S., Marriage Index, 1857-2012, online www.emmetcounty.org/officials-departments/county-clerk/vital-records-search/.
  4. [S12859] Stone Funeral Home, Inc., online www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com, From the Ronald John Pettenger obituary.
  5. [S12860] Greenwood Cemetery, Emmet Co., MI, online www.findagrave.com.

C. L. Graham1

M, b. circa 1899
     C. L. Graham was born circa 1899.1 He married Katherine Ellen "Katie" Light, daughter of John Ballard Light and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link, on January 20, 1925 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.1 C. L. Graham and Katherine Ellen "Katie" Light were divorced before April, 1930.2

Family

Katherine Ellen "Katie" Light b. June 28, 1898, d. December 12, 1988
Marriage*C. L. Graham married Katherine Ellen "Katie" Light, daughter of John Ballard Light and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link, on January 20, 1925 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.1 
Divorce* C. L. Graham and Katherine Ellen "Katie" Light were divorced before April, 1930.2 

Citations

  1. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Curtis Alex Mullins Jr.1,2,3

M, b. May 31, 1948, d. August 15, 1999
FatherCurtis Alex Mullins Sr.1 b. April 8, 1925, d. February 16, 1999
MotherLouise Frances Chambers1 b. January 4, 1930, d. March, 1992
     Curtis Alex Mullins Jr. was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 235-76-9204.2 He married Edwina Unknown.3 Curtis Alex Mullins Jr. was born on May 31, 1948 at Dry Branch, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,4 He died on August 15, 1999 at Chesapeake, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 51.3 He Curtis Alex Mullins Jr., 48, of Chesapeake died Aug. 15, 1999, at home. He was a mail handler for the U.S. Postal Service with 14 years' service, an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a Purple Heart recipient. Surviving: wife, Edwina Mullins; daughter, Sherry Hoone of Fairchance, Pa; sons, Curtis Ellet of Brookpark, Ohio, Michael Thomas of Chesapeake; sisters, Erna Thomas of East Bank, Donna Leavitt of Cleveland; six grandchildren. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park. on August 18, 1999.3

Family

Edwina Unknown
Marriage*He married Edwina Unknown.3 
Children
  • Sherry Mullins3
  • Curtis Ellet Mullins3
  • Michael Thomas Mullins3

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Curtis Alex Mullins, Sr. obituary in the Feb 17, 1999 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Curtis Alex Mullins, Jr. obituary in the Aug 18, 1999 edition.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Dorothy Murphy1

F, b. circa 1914
FatherGrover Cleveland Murphy1 b. February 8, 1886, d. November 14, 1945
MotherMabel Hale1 b. August 20, 1896, d. July 17, 1969
     Dorothy Murphy was born circa 1914 at West Virginia.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 574, District 109, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 38, District 7, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Delcie Florine Murphy1,2,3

F, b. June 27, 1916, d. August 7, 1998
FatherGrover Cleveland Murphy4,2 b. February 8, 1886, d. November 14, 1945
MotherMabel Hale2 b. August 20, 1896, d. July 17, 1969
     Her Social Security Number was 236-18-4226.5 Delcie Florine Murphy was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.3 Her married name was Varney.2 She married Unknown Varney.2,3 Delcie Florine Murphy was born on June 27, 1916 at Naugatuck, Mingo Co., West Virginia.5,2,3 She died on August 7, 1998 at age 82.5,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 574, District 109, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 38, District 7, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 105, District 30-6, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia4

Family

Unknown Varney
Marriage*Delcie Florine Murphy married Unknown Varney.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3476] Fairview Cemetery, Mingo Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Unknown Varney1

M
     Unknown Varney married Delcie Florine Murphy, daughter of Grover Cleveland Murphy and Mabel Hale.1,2

Family

Delcie Florine Murphy b. June 27, 1916, d. August 7, 1998
Marriage*Unknown Varney married Delcie Florine Murphy, daughter of Grover Cleveland Murphy and Mabel Hale.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S3476] Fairview Cemetery, Mingo Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com