Wednesday, May 31, 2006

May 2006 Index

Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Scroggins, Leland Willard (27 Jul 1919 - 28 May 2006) [477:L].

Scroggins, Leland Willard (27 Jul 1919 - 28 May 2006) [477:L].
Alton Telegraph, Leland W. Scroggins, 30 May 2006 [no longer online]
Decatur Herald & Review, Leland W. Scroggins, 30 May 2006
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Leland W. Scroggins, 30 May 2006
Find A Grave, Leland Willard Scroggins, 24 Jul 2011 [16 Feb 2014]
(Posted 10 Jun 2006, updated 17 Feb 2014)

Alton Telegraph
Leland W. Scroggins, 86, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, May 28, 2006, at Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Greenville.

He was born July 27, 1919, in Bunker Hill to Jesse Edward [279:L, FaG] and Mabel Grace (Tipton) [305:L, FaG] Scroggins.

He married the former Thelma Dunham [478:L, FaG] on May 5, 1945, in Bunker Hill.

He grew up in Bunker Hill on the family dairy farm. He served in the U.S. Navy Seabees in the South Pacific from 1942 to 1945. He moved to Mulberry Grove in 1957 and was a salesman for H.P. Fuller. He was a member of the Mulberry Grove United Methodist Church, Gilham Lodge 809, where he was Past Master, Mulberry Grove American Legion Post 1180, where he was Past Commander, a charter member of the Mulberry Grove Lions Club and Order of the Eastern Star, where he was Past Worthy Matron.

He is survived by a son, Jerry Scroggins [514:L, fb, FaG] of Bethalto; a daughter, Bev Crandall [518:L, fb] of Mulberry Grove; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Glen Scroggins [487:L] of Bunker Hill and Eugene Scroggins [491:L, FaG] of Edwardsville; and a sister, Violetta Loveless [473:L] of Alton.

He was preceded in death by a son, James L. Scroggins [510:L, FaG]; three brothers, David [485:L], Paul [489:L] and Frank [493:L]; and four sisters, Evelyn Bloomfield [475:L],  Mae Hill [479:L], Winifred Gosch [481:L], and Bernice Johnson [483:L]

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, with 8 p.m. Masonic services, at Mulberry Grove United Methodist Church, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Marshall Semingson will officiate.

Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bunker Hill Cemetery, with graveside military rites by Mulberry Grove American Legion Post 1180.

Memorials may be made to Mulberry Grove United Church of Christ, Gillham Lodge 809 or the Mulberry Grove Aces softball team.

©The Telegraph 2006
Alton Telegraph, 30 May 2006
http://www.zwire.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=16708950&BRD=1719&PAG=461&dept_id=25271&rfi=8

Decatur Herald & Review

Leland W. Scroggins
MULBERRY GROVE - Leland W. Scroggins, 86, Mulberry Grove, died Sunday (May 28, 2006). Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mulberry Grove United Methodist Church. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the church, with 8 p.m. Masonic service. Burial: 2:30 p.m., Bunker Hill Cemetery, with military rites. Memorials: Mulberry Grove United Methodist Church, Gilham Lodge 809 or the Mulberry Grove Aces softball team. Arrangements by: Young Funeral Home, Mulberry Grove.
Published in the Decatur Herald & Review on 5/30/2006.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Leland W. Scroggins
Scroggins, Leland W. 86, May 28, 2006. Visitation Tues. 6-8 p.m at the Mulberry Grove UMC directly followed by a Masonic service at 8 p.m
Published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch from 5/30/2006 - 6/6/2006.

Leland Willard Scroggins

Birth:     Jul. 27, 1919
  Bunker Hill
  Macoupin County
  Illinois, USA
Death:     May 30, 2006
  Greenville
  Bond County
  Illinois, USA [Edit Dates]

Died at Fair Oaks Nursing Home.
Obituary published in the Alton Telegraph, Alton, IL, May 30, 2006.

Family links: 
 Parents:
  Jesse Edward Scroggins (1889 - 1978)
  Mabel Grace Tipton Scroggins (1893 - 1974)

 Children:
  James Leland Scroggins (1947 - 1973)
  Gerald Maynard Scroggins (1949 - 2011)

Burial:
Bunker Hill Cemetery
Bunker Hill
Macoupin County
Illinois, USA [Add Plot]

Created by: John M. Scroggins
Record added: Jul 24, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 73855090

Sunday, May 28, 2006

Scroggin, Linda Joyce Turbeville (1 Oct 1951 - 28 May 2006) [44221].

Scroggin, Linda Joyce Turbeville (1 Oct 1951 - 28 May 2006) [44221].
Former wife of Scroggins, William Floyd (9 Apr 1952 - ) [53791].
Cincinnati Enquirer, Linda J. Scroggin, 30 May 2006 [Legacy]
Find A Grave, Linda Joyce Turbeville Scroggin, 19 May 2013 [3 Jan 2015] [Grave]
(Updated 3 Jan 2015).

Friday, May 26, 2006

Paul D. Hofgren [44214]

(Posted 10 Jun 2006)
Paul D. Hofgren, 84, died at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Christian Hospital in St. Louis County. He was born Oct. 14, 1921, in Aurora, Ill., to Paul F. and Helen Duval Hofgren.

He married the former Dorothy A. Owen on Dec. 29, 1945, in Alton. She survives.

A U.S. Navy World War II veteran, he was a butcher at Hofgren Grocery in East Alton for 37 years and an accountant at Jefferson Smurfit Corp. for 15 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of the Wood River Masonic Lodge 1062 for 57 years, a past patron of the Eastern Star, a member of the Anaid Shrine, the East St. Louis Scottish Rite and Wood River Order of DeMolay and a leader of a Boy Scout Explorer troop. He loved golfing, camping and weaving.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Donald Hofgren of Fosterburg and Dennis and Donna Hofgren of Alton; a daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Gerald Scroggins of Bethalto; six grandchildren, Brandon and Anthony Hofgren, Dana Middleton, Anna Durbin, Katie Hofgren and Zachary Scroggins; two great-grandchildren, Kara Middleton and Morgan Hofgren; and a sister, Dorothy Morehead of Wood River.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday until services at noon by Wood River Masonic Lodge 1062, followed by funeral services, all at Twelfth Street Presbyterian Church in Alton. The Rev. David Olson will officiate.

Burial will be at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey, with full military rites by Alton VFW Post 1308.

Memorials may be made to Twelfth St. Presbyterian Church in Alton.

Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights is in charge of arrangements.

©The Telegraph 2006
Alton Telegraph, 26 May 2006
http://www.zwire.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=16696730&BRD=1719&PAG=461&dept_id=25271&rfi=8

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Bailey Kay McCartney (anyb 641)

(Posted 2006)
Bailey Kay McCartney
2006 - 2006
Bailey Kay McCartney, an infant, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2006.

Funeral: A private family service will be held at a later date.

Survivors: Mother, Dreama Scroggins; father, Christopher McCartney; sister, Anabella McCartney; grandparents, Angela Scroggins, Carrie McCartney and William McCartney; aunts, Amber Scroggins and Lora McCartney; and uncles, James Scroggins Jr., Jose Scroggins, Will McCartney and Aaron Tyree.
Published in the Star-Telegram on 5/24/2006.

Sunday, May 21, 2006

Thomas Elwood Queen Jr. [0]

(Posted 2006)
Thomas Elwood "T.J." Queen Jr.
Queen Jr., Thomas Elwood "T.J." A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of New Orleans, he died Monday, May 15, 2006, at the age of 23. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Visiting was at St. Peter Baptist Church in Plaquemine on Friday, May 19, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Religious service was at Our Lady of Guadalupe-St. Jude Shrine in New Orleans on Saturday, May 20, at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Tony Rigoli, O.M.I. Recitation of the rosary was at the church at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Plaquemine. He is survived by his parents, Thomas Queen Sr. and Vivian Piper Queen; a stepbrother and stepsister-in-law, Chris and Orietta Queen, Silver Springs, Md.; special devoted friend, Elizabeth Hughes; niece, Amanda Queen; nephew, Miguel Queen; aunts and uncles including, Mary Louise Queen, LaPlata, Md., Patricia and Kenny Curtis, Landover, Md., Judy Lee, LaPlata, Calvin and Richie Queen, Clinton, Md., James Queen and Michael Scroggins, both of LaPlata, the Rev. James and Joyce Piper, Plaquemine, Charles and Lucille Piper, Gulfport, Miss., Attie and Larry Osborne, Bayou Goula, Carrie and Louis Germany, David and Mary Piper, and Cheryl S. Piper, all of Plaquemine, Richard and Myrtis Piper, Donald and Audrey Piper, and Linda and Michael Brown, all of Baton Rouge; and numerous cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Earline Piper; paternal grandparents, James and Agnes Queen; and uncles, Scotty and Lawrence Queen and Jerome Piper. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and the Livingston Boys Club. He graduated from Marian Abramson High School in New Orleans. He was an instructor at Blue Lion Karate Club and a former member of the U.S. Marine Corps and the New Orleans Police Training Academy. Roscoe Mortuary, Plaquemine, is in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Advocate on 5/21/2006.

Thomas Elwood Queen Jr. [0]

(Posted 2006)
Thomas Elwood Queen Jr.
Thomas Elwood Queen, Jr., affectionately known as ""T.J.'', was born on August 9, 1982 in New Orleans, LA. He died on May 15, 2006 in Baton Rouge, LA. ""T.J'' was a talented artist, who had been a member of Boy Scouts of America, Livingston Boys Club and an instructor of Blue Lion Karate Club under Master O'Neal in New Orleans. ""T.J'' served as an alter server at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He graduated from Marian Abramson High School. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he graduated from Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA. After his discharge from the Marines, he later joined the New Orleans Police Department Training Academy. After a brief tour of duty during Hurricane Katrina, he relocated to Baton Rouge. He leaves to mourn his passing his loving parents, Thomas and Vivian Piper Queen, Horn Lake, MS; a step-brother and sister-in-law Chris (Orietta) Queen, Silver Springs, Maryland; special devoted friend, Elizabeth Hughes; one niece, Amanda Queen, one nephew, Miguel Queen; aunts and uncles including, Mary Louise Queen, LaPlata, Maryland; Patricia (Kenny) Curtis, Landover, Maryland; Judy Lee, LaPlata, Maryland; Calvin (Richie) Queen, Clinton, Maryland; James Queen, Michael Scroggins, LaPLata Maryland; Rev. James (Joyce) Piper, Plaquemine, Louisiana; Charles (Lucille) Piper, Gulfport, Mississippi; Attie (Larry) Osborne, Bayou Goula, Louisiana; Carrie (Louis) Germany, David (Mary) Piper, and Cheryl S. Piper, all of Plaquemine, Louisiana; Richard (Myrtis) Piper, Donald (Audrey) Piper and Linda (Michael) Brown, all of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and numerous cousins and friends. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Agnes and James Queen; maternal grandparents, James and Earline Piper; uncles, Scotty and Lawrence Queen, and Jerome Piper.
Published in The Times-Picayune on 5/21/2006.

Thursday, May 18, 2006

Linwood Martin "Marty" West Jr. [0]

(Posted 2006)
Linwood Martin "Marty" West Jr.

Linwood "Marty" Martin West Jr., 62, of Stafford, died Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at Mary Washington Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Davis West; children, Erin, Rebecca and Robert West of the home, Ann Marie Scroggin and son-in-law Todd Scroggin; two grandchildren, Ashley and Nicholas Scroggin, all of Stafford; his mother, May Lee West Seeber of Alexandria; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Charles Barnes of Alexandria; brother, Daniel West of Boulder, Colo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Linwood M. West Sr. Mr. West was born and raised in Alexandria where he graduated from George Washington High School. He also received an associate degree from American University. Mr. West retired as a sergeant in the Alexandria Police Department after 31 years of service, and most recently was driving a Head Start bus for Stafford County Schools. He volunteered with North Stafford High School softball team and was a huge sports fan, especially baseball and the Atlanta Braves. Mullins and Thompson, Stafford is handling arrangements. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight, May 18 at Mullins & Thompson, 186 Shelton Shop Road, Stafford, and 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, May 19. Funeral services will be conducted at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Stafford at noon Friday, May 19 with the Rev. Jay Burress and the Rev. Juan Rivera officiating. Interment will follow at the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church Cemetery. There will be a reception in the church following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 65 Toluca Road, Stafford, VA 22556 or Midway Baptist Church (Missions), 791 Telegraph Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
Published in the Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger on 5/18/2006.

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Louis G. Trierweiler [0]

(Posted 2006)
Louis G. Trierweiler

Louis G. Trierweiler of Naperville since 1959 Funeral services for Louis G. Trierweiler, 88, will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, at the Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 516 S. Washington St., Naperville, with the Rev. Kenneth Lehman officiating. Interment will be in Naperville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Born Jan. 26, 1918, in Aurora, he died Monday, May 15, 2006, at the RML Specialty Hospital in Hinsdale. Lou was a 1938 graduate of East Aurora High School and on Feb. 3, 2006, he was inducted into the East Aurora High School Sports Hall of Fame. He was an insurance broker for 50 years, retiring from Lincoln National Life, located in Fort Wayne, Ind. Golf was his passion, being the first amateur to win the Illinois Open. In 1938, he played in the Masters in Augusta, Ga., and in the U.S. Open. He again played in the U.S. Open in 1947 and during his golfing career, he shot 13 holes-in-one. Lou served his country with the Coast Guard with part of his service time in Europe from December 1943 to July 1944, and was a participant in the D-Day invasion at Normandy Beach. Lou volunteered his time at Lincoln Jr. High School for six years, over 18 years at Edward Hospital, was a member of the Naperville Evening Kiwanis Club and a member of the Judd Kendall VFW Post #3873. He was named honorary golf coach for the North Central College Women's Golf Team. He is survived by his wife, Alice Trierweiler (nee Scroggins) of Naperville; his children, Robert (Jean Laughlin) Trierweiler of Geneva, Susan (Robert) Rook of Naperville and Jerry Trierweiler of Naperville; a sister, Elinor Wake of Geneva; and his grandchildren, Colin, John and Katherine Trierweiler, and Brad and Allison Rook. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Bertha (nee Vollrath) Trierweiler and brothers, Clarence Trierweiler and Eugene Regnier. For information, 630-355-0264 or www.beidelmankunschfh.com.
Published in the Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on 5/17/2006.

Sunday, May 14, 2006

George Fred Schmitt III [0]

(Posted 2006)

George Fred Schmitt III
Schmitt, George Fred III Auburn, Michigan George Fred Schmitt III, age 63, of Auburn, died Thursday, May 11, 2006 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. He was born July 14, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas, the son of the late George F. and Dorothy Faye (Maltsberger) Schmitt, Jr. George retired from Newcor Inc. of Bay City after 34 years. An avid outdoorsman, George had been a member of the Saginaw Carvers Association where he won many awards for his carvings. George is survived by his wife Margaret, whom he married May 1, 1981 in Bay City; children: James David Schmitt of Saginaw, Sarah (Daniel) Ratley of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Rod (Jennifer) Bedell of Pinconning, Emily (Dan) Wolfgang of Midland; and grandchildren: Brittany, Dylan, Ashley, Daniel Ratley, Phoebe Wolfgang; brothers and sisters: William (Mary Ann) Schmitt, Robert Schmitt, Mae (Guy) Scroggin and Dorothy (Cecil) Ott, all of San Antonio, TX; and special sister-in-law Ann (Tim) Stube of Beaverton. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2006 from St. Brigid Catholic Church with Rev. Father James Wm. Bessert as celebrant. Interment will follow in New Calvary Cemetery. George's family will receive friends at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 West Wheeler Street, Midland, on Monday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., and at the church on Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. A Christian Vigil service will take place 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Cancer Society, Ducks Unlimited, or St. Brigid Catholic Church. If you are unable to visit with the family in person, please send your condolences through www.waresmithwoolever.com Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home 1200 W. Wheeler Road Midland, Michigan
Published in the Bay City Times on 5/14/2006.

George Fred Schmitt III [0]

(Posted 2006)

George Fred Schmitt III
George Fred Schmitt III, 63 of Auburn, died Thursday, May 11, 2006 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. He was born July 14, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas, the son of the late George F. and Dorothy Faye (Maltsberger) Schmitt, Jr.

George retired from Newcor Inc. of Bay City after 34 years. An avid outdoorsman, George had been a member of the Saginaw Carvers Association where he won many awards for his carvings. George is survived by his wife Margaret, whom he married May 1, 1981 in Bay City; children: James David Schmitt of Saginaw, Sarah (Daniel) Ratley of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Rod (Jennifer) Bedell of Pinconning, Emily (Dan) Wolfgang of Midland; and grandchildren, Brittany, Dylan, Ashley, Daniel Ratley, Phoebe Wolfgang; brothers and sisters: William (Mary Ann) Schmitt, Robert Schmitt, Mae (Guy) Scroggin and Dorothy (Cecil) Ott, all of San Antonio, TX, and special sister-in-law Ann (Tim) Stube of Beaverton.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2006 from St. Brigid Catholic Church with Rev. Father James Wm. Bessert as celebrant. Interment will follow in New Calvary Cemetery. George's family will receive friends at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 West Wheeler Street, Midland, on Monday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., and at the church on Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass.

A Christian Vigil service will take place 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Cancer Society, Ducks Unlimited, or St. Brigid Catholic Church. If you are unable to visit with the family in person, please send your condolences through www.waresmithwoolever.com

Published in the Midland Daily News on 5/14/2006.

Friday, May 12, 2006

William David "Billy" Scroggins [44213]

: "William David 'Billy' Scroggins
William David 'Billy' Scroggins, died Sunday, May 7, 2006. Survivors include wife Sylvia; children, Rochune and David Scroggins; brothers, Robert and Jimmy Scroggins; two grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and friends. Memorial services pending. (Arr: Thatcher Funeral Home, 913-321-1221)
Published in the Kansas City Star on 5/12/2006."

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Charlestine Scroggins [0]

: "Charlestine Scroggins
Charlestine Scroggins, 64, Kansas City, KS, died Thursday, May 4, 2006. Services 11 a.m. Saturday, May 13 at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 9th and Washington, KCK. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at the church prior to services. (Arr: Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel, 913-321-0253)
Published in the Kansas City Star on 5/10/2006."

Monday, May 08, 2006

Kathryn (Mullin) Sturgill [0]

(Posted Apr 2006)
Kathryn (Mullin) Sturgill
STURGILL Kathryn (Mullin) Sturgill, age 87 passed away at Scioto Community on May 6, 2006. Kathryn was born in Magoffin County, KY on April 19, 1919, to Kennie and Eda (Wireman) Mullin. She moved to OH as a child. She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Sturgill Sr., daughter Ellen Louise Smith, son Kenneth Levi Sturgill, and 10 brothers and sisters. Survived by children, Dorothy Jones of Cincinnati, Loretta (Robert) Shaw of Houston, TX, Geneva Fox of Laurelville, OH, and Vernon (Cindy) Sturgill Jr. of Amanda, OH; son-in-law, Charles Smith of Patriot, OH; 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; sisters, Louella (Lowell) Powell, Earlene Skeels and Emma (Johnny) Scroggins; sisters-in-law, Mary (Leroy) Scott of VA and Mona Knipp of Lawrence County; numerous relatives and friends. She worked for Decatur-Washington Local School District in Lawrence County before moving to Columbus. In Columbus she worked for Howard Johnson's, Western Electric, Ebco and retired from food service at Fisher Body in 1983. After retirement, she was active in Marion Square Senior Citizens Center and enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and canning her own vegetables. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the MYERS-WOODYARD FUNERAL HOME, 587 Main St. in Groveport, and from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Interment Franklin Hills Memory Gardens. The family would like to thank all the professional health care workers who helped care for her. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Published in The Columbus Dispatch from 5/8/2006 - 5/9/2006.

Sunday, May 07, 2006

Ronald Lee Scroggins [42783]

Herald & Review Contact Page: "Ronald Lee Scroggins
DECATUR - Ronald Lee Scroggins, 65, Charleston, formerly of Decatur, Caterpillar Inc. employee, died Thursday (May 4, 2006). Graveside services: 10 a.m. Monday, Graceland Cemetery with military rites. Private visitation. Arrangements by: Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorials: donor's choice.

Published in the Decatur Herald & Review on 5/7/2006.
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Saturday, May 06, 2006

Ronald Lee Scroggins [42783]

Journal Gazette/Times-Courier Online: "Ronald Scroggins
CHARLESTON -- Ronald Lee Scroggins, 65, of Charleston, formerly of Decatur, died Thursday, (May 4, 2006) in his home. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Graceland Cemetery, with military rites by the Macon County Honor Guard. Private visitation for the family will be held prior to service. He was born March 13, 1941, in Rockford, a son of Nelson Edward and Mae Brummett Scroggins. Survivors include daughters, Tami Leigh of Pontiac, Ronda Hartman of Bloomington and Colene Smith of Bellville; brothers, Raymond Scroggins of Mount Zion and James Scroggins of Decatur; sister, Joanna Pearson of Navarro, Fla.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter and one granddaughter. Mr. Scroggins had worked at Caterpillar and for the Wabash Railroad. He was an Army veteran. Memorials are suggested to the Charity of Choice.
Published in the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier on 5/6/2006."

Ronald Lee Scroggins [42783]

Herald & Review Contact Page: "Ronald Lee Scroggins
DECATUR - Ronald Lee Scroggins, 65 of Charleston, formerly of Decatur, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, May 4, 2006 in his home. Graveside services will be held at 10 A.M. Monday, May 8, 2006 in Graceland Cemetery, with Military Rites by the Macon County Honor Guard. Private visitation for the family will be held prior to services. Memorials are suggested to the Charity of Choice. Ronald was born on March 13, 1941 in Rockford, IL a son of Nelson Edward and Mae (Brummett) Scroggins. He had worked at Caterpillar and for the Wabash Railroad. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Surviving are his daughters- Tami Leigh of Pontiac, Ronda Hartman of Bloomington and Colene Smith and husband Ed of Bellville, brothers- Raymond Scroggins of Mt. Zion and James Scroggins of Decatur, sister- Joanna Pearson of Navarro, FL, 5 grandchildren- Caleb Leigh, Reid Hebert, Dominique, Demi and DeMarcus Smith. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter and one granddaughter. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp

Published in the Decatur Herald & Review on 5/6/2006."

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Evie Lee Peel Trawick [21174]

(Posted 24 May 2006)
Evie Lee Peel Trawick
Evie Lee Peel Trawick, a resident of Abbeville, died Tuesday morning, May 2, 2006, in a Dothan hospital. She was 72.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 4, in the First Baptist Church of Abbeville with the Rev. Michael Whitt officiating. Graveside services will follow in the Texasville Cemetery in Barbour County. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday in the Family Life Center of the First Baptist Church.

Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Family Life Center, P.O. Box 606, Abbeville, AL 36310.

Ms. Trawick was born and reared in Louisville, daughter of the late Bonnie G. Smith and Evie Lee Scroggins Smith. She lived near Texasville before moving to Abbeville in 1980. Ms. Trawick was a retired employee of WestPoint Stevens in Abbeville. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Abbeville.

Mrs. Trawick was preceded in death by her former husbands, Franklin Eugene Peel and D. A. Trawick; a son, Kevin Peel; and sister, Bonnie Jean Scott.

Surviving relatives include four sons, Ronald F. Peel and his wife, Brenda Peel, Eufaula; Richard Peel, Slocomb, Greg Peel and his wife, Georgene Peel, Texasville, David Trawick, Abbeville; a brother, Robert Smith and his wife, Joy Smith, Headland; nine grandchildren, Kayce Peel, Jonathan Peel, Scott Peel, Ken Peel, Brian Peel, Kyle Peel, Kayla Peel, Noah Trawick and Michael Graham; two nieces including a special niece, Tommie Jean Sheppard; and three nephews.

Holman-Abbeville Mortuary, (334) 585-5261, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at www.dothaneagle.com.

Published in the Dothan Eagle from 5/3/2006 - 5/4/2006.

Monday, May 01, 2006

James G. O'Nan [0]

(Posted 2006)

James G. "Jim" O'Nan
1942 - 2006
Let Us Pause...
To Honor the Memory of
Mr. James G. "Jim" O'Nan

Mr. James G. O'Nan, age 63, of 302 Green Road, Madison, Indiana entered this life on August 19, 1942, in Madison, Indiana, the son of Thurman Pierce & Anita Lucille Cole O'Nan, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Madison High School. He was inducted into the United States Navy serving for four years when he was honorably discharged. He was united in marriage in January 1968, to Evelyn Dunlap and to this union arrived two daughters to bless their home. He was employed for 43 years with Reliance Electric Company in Madison, retiring from the maintenance department. He was later united in marriage to Patricia Ann Taylor on July 3, 1986 in Carrollton, Kentucky. He enjoyed playing Golf, Camping especially at a 1000 Trails Indian Lakes in Batesville, his USSR Truck, U of L Basketball, NASCAR especially driver Tony Stewart and his family. He was a member of the North Madison Baptist Church. Jim died on Sunday, April 30, 2006 at 3:15 pm at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

A LOVING FAMILY
Jim will be missed by his wife: Patricia Ann Taylor O'Nan of Madison, Indiana; his daughters: Tanya R. O'Nan of Madison, Indiana & Traci Y. Scroggins & her husband: Brian of High Point, North Carolina; his step son: Nathan D. Skirvin & his wife: Katrina of Cloverdale, Indiana; his sisters: Linda Davis & her husband: Ralph of Madison, Indiana; Sharon Eaglin & her husband: Karl of Madison, Indiana; his brother: Don O'Nan & his wife: Jackie of Barlett, Tennessee; 2-grandchildren: Peyton Olivia & Jackson Thomas Scroggins; one step great granddaughter: Ashley Reed; several nieces, nephews & other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Thurman Pierce & Anita Lucille Cole O'Nan; his sister: Judith King O'Nan; his nephew: Jason Trent Davis.

FUNERAL CEREMONY
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at 1:00 pm, by Rev. Frank McGee, at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive, Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Grandview Memorial Gardens, Madison, Indiana, with full miltiary honor's conducted at the graveside by Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion.

VISITATION
Friends may call Tuesday, from 4-8 pm & Wednesday 11am-1 pm at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre 325 Demaree Drive Madison, Indiana.

MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Leukemia Society. Cards are available at the funeral home.