Wednesday, April 05, 2006

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Paper: Herald & Review (Decatur, IL)
Deceased: ARTHUR -Doris Ellen Abrams Scoggin
Date: November 8, 1994

ARTHUR -Doris Ellen Abrams Scoggin, 80, Champaign, died Sunday (Nov. 6, 1994). Member: Bondville United Methodist Church and Bondville Senior Citizens. Survivors: son, Edward G., Champaign; daughters, Marilu S. Platzbecker, Arthur; Suellen S. Starrick, Springfield; brother, Maurice Abrams, St. Louis, Mo.; eight grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren. Preceded by: parents, husband, one infant son, one brother and two sisters.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Mittendorf-Calvert-Morgan Funeral Home, Champaign. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial: Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign. Memorials: Bondville United Methodist Church or donor�s choice.

Wasem

Section: Obituaries
Page: A8

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Paper: State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL)
Deceased: Doris E. Scoggin CHAMPAIGN -- Doris Ellen Abrams Scoggin
Date: November 8, 1994

80, of Champaign died Sunday at Champaign County Nursing Home, Urbana.

Survivors: a son, Edward G. Scoggin of Champaign; two daughters, Marilu S. Platzbecker of Arthur and Suellen S. Starrick of Springfield; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Maurice Abrams of St. Louis, Mo.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Mittendorf-Calvert-Morgan Champaign Chapel, Champaign. Burial: Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign.

Section: LOCAL
Page: 18

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Paper: State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL)
Deceased: Opal B. Scoggins WHITE HALL -- Opal Bernice Hardwick Scoggins
Date: March 28, 1994

81, of White Hall died at 8:10 a.m. Saturday at North American Health Care Center in White Hall.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall. Burial will be in Belltown Cemetery.

Surviving are three sons, James Russell Davis of Belltown, Carl Hardwick of Winchester and Bill Davis of Van Buren, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Everett (Dorothy) Goad of Foley, Mo., and Mary Cagle of St. Louis, Mo.; two stepsons, Bob Scoggins and Donald Scoggins, both of Carrollton; a sister, Mrs. Ruben (Marie) Scoggins of East Alton; 29 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Section: LOCAL
Page: 7

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Paper: State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL)
Deceased: Rollin E. Scoggins Sr.
Date: May 14, 1997

64, of Franklin died Sunday at Augusta Hospital, Augusta, Ga.

Survivors: three sons, Rollin Scoggins Jr. of Vancouver, Wash., Rodney Scoggins of Franklin and Jon Scoggins of Grovetown, Ga.; a daughter, Mrs.

Steve (Robin) Atwood of Jacksonville; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Randy (Pat) Mulch of Corona, Calif., and Darlene Young of Jacksonville; a stepson, Robert Workman of Jacksonville; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; mother, Thelma Allen Scoggins of Jerseyville; two brothers, Donald W. and Robert D. Scoggins, both of Jerseyville; and a sister, Mrs. Junior (Marjorie) Crouse of Jacksonville.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Cody and Son Memorial Home, Jacksonville. Burial: Kane Cemetery, Kane.

Section: LOCAL
Page: 28

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Paper: News-Gazette, The (Champaign-Urbana, IL)
Deceased: Loraine Scoggins
Date: May 22, 2001

ALBION, Mich. - Loraine D. Scoggins, 89, of Albion died Sunday (May 20, 2001) at Trillium Hospital, Albion.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Albion. The Rev. James Waddell will officiate. Burial will be in Albion Memory Gardens, Albion.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home Inc., 811 Finley Drive, Albion.

Author: The News-Gazette

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Paper: Rockford Register Star (IL)
Deceased: Joyce K. Scoggins, 60
Date: January 15, 2002

FREEPORT - Memorial services for Joyce K. Scoggins, 60, who died Dec. 29, 2001, while on vacation in Birkenfeld, Germany, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, 306 W. Galena Ave. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time. Burial of cremains will be in Freeport City Cemetery.

Author: RRS Staff
Section: Local State
Page: 8A

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Paper: Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL)
Deceased: Marianne A. Scoggin
Date: May 10, 2002

Marianne A. Scoggin, 88, of Aurora, formerly of Plainfield, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2002 at Provena Mercy Center Hospital.

A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 7:00 PM at 1st Presbyterian Church, 325 East Downer Place, Aurora, Illinois.

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Paper: Herald & Review (Decatur, IL)
Deceased: MULBERRY GROVE - Kenton John Scoggins
Date: October 16, 2002

MULBERRY GROVE - Kenton John Scoggins, 6, Mulberry Grove, died Monday (Oct. 14, 2002).

Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Mulberry Grove Church of Christ. Visitation: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Young Funeral Home. Burial: Noffsinger Cemetery. Memorials: to the family.

Stokes

Section: Obituaries
Page: A7

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Paper: State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL)
Deceased: Jesse A. Scoggins
Date: March 15, 2006

SPRINGFIELD - Jesse A. Scoggins, 69, of Springfield died Monday, March 13, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center.

He was born Aug. 7, 1936, in St. Louis, the son of Earl and Evelyn Dickey Scoggins. He married Patricia "Pat" Alessandrini in 1956.

Mr. Scoggins retired as a truck driver after 47 years and most recently worked for ABF Trucking. He was a member of St. Cabrini Church and was a Teamster. He was president and coach of the Dale Tuebner Little League and coached in the late 1960s and 1970s for St. Cabrini School.

Survivors: wife, Patricia; three sons, Terry (wife, Sue), Kevin (wife, Barbara) and Tim (wife, Liz) Scoggins, all of Springfield; daughter, Mari Kay (husband, Joe) Hannah of Kernersville, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; mother, Evelyn Scoggins-Ryon of Springfield; brother, Ed (wife, Barbara) Scoggins of Springfield; two aunts; an uncle; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Cabrini Church, the Revs. Richard Chiola and John Titus officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery.

Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Section: LOCAL
Page: 35

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Paper: Breeze Courier (Taylorville, IL)
Deceased: Jesse A. Scoggins
Date: March 15, 2006

Jesse A. Scoggins, 69, of Springfield died Monday, Mar. 13, 2006, in Memorial Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, Mar. 17, in St. Cabrini Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday in Staab Funeral Home.

Section: News

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Saturday, April 01, 2006

Notice for Ruby Moseley Scroggins

Message: Ruby Moseley Scroggins Mother, What a beautiful name and you wear it so well. I've tried to wear your shoe but it wasn't made for two. The love in my heart is all because of you. After God took you I knew that there was no other that could replace my sweet dear Mother. I love you. Lillie Scroggins Brandon Bigmoma, Sixteen years ago today God took one of the most precious things from me - You. I really was hurt but now I understand that God knows best. I miss you and think of you everday. love you, Tammy November 14, 1922 - March 27, 1990 Published in the Waco Tribune-Herald on 3/27/2006.

Please visit the Notice for Ruby Moseley Scroggins.

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Chrissie L. Scroggins

(Posted 16 Apr 2006)
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (WA) - April 1, 2006
Deceased Name: SCROGGINS: Chrissie L.
87, of Seattle, March 26.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer (WA)
Date: April 1, 2006
Edition: Final
Page: B4
Record Number: 0604010149
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Robert C. Scroggin [37289]

(Posted 1 Apr 2006)
Cincinnati Enquirer, The (OH) - March 29, 2006
Deceased Name: Robert C. Scroggin
DRY RIDGE - Robert C. Scroggin, 71, died Monday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood.

He was a serviceman for Sears, former operator of Scroggin & Sons Equipment, a reserve patrolman for Kenton County and Covington, town marshal for Latonia Lakes, former chief of Oak Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, member of Kentucky Cattlemen's Association of Grant County and Col. Clay Lodge F&AM, Covington.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Tallent Scroggin; sons, Robert W., Jonathan and Frederick R. Scroggin; sisters, Maxine Kennett and Carnelta Allman; and four grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. today and service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home, Williamstown. Burial will be in Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Dry Ridge.

Kenton County

Cincinnati Enquirer, The (OH)
Date: March 29, 2006
Edition: Kentucky
Page: 4B
Record Number: cin98785116
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Thursday, March 23, 2006

Gladys Conner Scroggin [44133]

(Posted 1 Apr 2006)
Gladys Conner Scroggin passed away on March 19, 2006, in Plano, Texas, where she resided in Heritage Manor Medical Center since June 2005. Born on July 7, 1920, in Cushing, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of U.S. and Frances Conner. The Conner family moved from Cushing to Oklahoma City in 1923. She graduated from Central High School and Blackwood Davis Business School. She married Hal Scroggin and resided in Shreveport, Louisiana for many years and returned to Oklahoma City after the death of her husband in 1974. She was a longtime member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, U. Sam Conner. She is survived by son, Dr. Don Scroggin, wife, Julie, and grandson, Patrick of Washington, D.C.; son, Stephen Scroggin, wife, Yvonne of Dallas, Texas; sister, Peggy Herring and husband, Gene of Oklahoma City; and several nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held in Shreveport, Louisiana, where her ashes will be interred in a grave beside her husband.

Published in The Oklahoman on 3/23/2006.

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Max Garcia []

(Posted 17 Mar 2006)
Max Garcia

MAX GARCIA JUNE 8, 1913 - MARCH 9, 2006 Max passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2006 at the age of 92. He was born on June 8, 1913 in Juancho Rey, Zacatecas, Mexico.He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mary; his brother, Felix and his sister, Juanita.

Max is survived by his two children; Lisa Scroggin and her husband Jim; Dan Garcia and his wife, Jennie; four grandchildren, Andrea Pezoldt and her husband, Brad, Ray Scroggin, Karen Garcia and Annie Garcia; two great-grandchildren, Jenna and Max Pezoldt; brother, Manuel Garcia and sisters, Penny Casado, Marie Biagi & Benita Tirado, many nieces and nephews.

Max was a long time resident of Riverbank, CA before moving to Fresno. In Riverbank, he was a member of St. Francis of Rome Catholic Church, a past member of the Lion's Club, volunteer Fire Department and the Riverbank Housing Authority. In Fresno he was a member of the Knights of Columbus #4440.

A special thank you to the staff at Nancy Hinds Hospice and at Somerford Place for their care and concern during Max's illness.

Visitation will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns and Blair Funeral Home on Thursday, March 16, 2006 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. followed by Recitation of the Rosary.

Visitation will be held at St. Francis of Rome Catholic Church in Riverbank, CA at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2006. Recitation of the Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 noon. Interment will be at St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Modesto, CA.

The family requests remembrances be made to: Nancy Hinds Hospice, 1616 W. Shaw, Suite C-1, Fresno, CA 93711; Knights of Columbus #4440, Columbian Charities Fund, 5879 W. Menlo, Fresno, CA 93722, or to St. Francis of Rome Catholic Church, 2827 Topeka St., Riverbank, CA 95367.

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Published in the Modesto Bee on 3/14/2006.

Sunday, March 12, 2006

Tony Ray Worford []

(Posted Mar 2006)
Tony Ray Worford

Tony Ray Worford, 45, a native of Topeka, Kansas, passed away, Sunday, March 5, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Worford died of natural causes at his home. He was a captain of the Nashville Fire Department where he had been employed since 1991. He currently was president of the Vulcan Society of Nashville International Association of Black Professional Firefighters. Mr. Worford was born December 21, 1960 to Willie Worford III and Audrey Esquibel Worford. Mr. Worford was a graduate of Topeka High School. On October 27, 1979, he married Corliss Scroggins, also a native of Topeka, Kansas. From this union two children were born, Tony Ray Worford, II, a member of the United States Air Force, currently stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi and Courtney Nichelle Worford of Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Worford is also survived by one grandchild, Jalen Ray Worford, his mother, Audrey Worford, three brothers, Michael, Greg, and Kent Worford a host of nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Worford III. Prior to moving to Nashville, Tn., Mr. Worford served on the Topeka Fire Department for approximately eight years. Mr. Worford was cremated. A home going service celebrating the life of Mr. Worford will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2006. The family will receive friends 10 - 11 with memorial service to follow at Capitol City Community Church of God. Private burial ceremony held with immediate family only at a later date.
Published in the Topeka Capital-Journal on 3/12/2006.

Kenneth Deloss Benjamin []

(Posted 17 Mar 2006)


BENJAMIN, KENNETH DELOSS Funeral for Kenneth Deloss Benjamin, 87, of Birmingham, AL, who died March 10, 2006 with his family by his side, will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2006 at Ridout's Trussville Chapel with Rev. Rick Owen officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday afternoon at the funeral home from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. A native of Rockford, IL, Mr. Benjamin lived in Birmingham most of his life. He was a member of Huffman United Methodist Church and Faith Sunday School Class. He retired from Union Oil Company after 39 years of service and was a veteran of the US Army WWII. Also, he was a member of The Stockholm Masonic Lodge #828. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Louise Scroggins Benjamin; son, Kenneth D. (Lisa) Benjamin of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Pamela Gail Benjamin of Childersburg, AL; grandson, Jacob Benjamin and grand daughter, Jordan Benjamin both of Colorado Springs, CO.


Published in The Birmingham News on 3/12/2006.

Friday, March 10, 2006

Virginia L. Scroggin [44082]

(Posted 17 Mar 2006)

Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - March 10, 2006
Deceased Name: Virginia L. Scroggin a former longtime resident of Wheaton
Virginia L. Scroggin a former longtime resident of Wheaton Visitation for Virginia L. Scroggin, 53, will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, at the Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Michael Cemetery, Wheaton. Born May 2, 1952, she died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at Bloomingdale Pavillion in Bloomingdale, after a long illness. Virginia grew up in Wheaton, where she attended the public schools and graduated from Wheaton North High School in 1970. She worked for 20 years as an operator for Illinois Bell. She is survived by her children, Neil A. Scroggin of St. Charles and April A. (George) Bobik of Bartlett; grandchildren, Emily Bobik, Rebecca Bobik and Forrest Scroggin; her father, Kenneth Cornelius; and former husband, Melvin Scroggin. Her mother, Ruth Cornelius (nee Larson), preceded her in death. Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For information, please call the funeral home at 630-668-0027.

Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
Date: March 10, 2006
Record Number: 845873
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Thursday, March 09, 2006

Alvin Dugger []

(Posted 17 Mar 2006)

Alvin Dugger

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Alvin Dugger, 82, of North Little Rock, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2006. He was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ. After graduating from Newark High School, he joined the CCC and then served in the Army Air Corp during World War II.

Pepaw was an avid football and basketball fan who could be heard above all the crowds. He loved motivating his children and grandchildren to play their hardest and be their best in any sporting event and in their lives.

He also enjoyed working, gardening and fellowshipping. He was a gifted carpenter and handyman and he built many homes in central Arkansas over the years. He taught his family the importance of commitment, dedication and giving 100% at every task. He was a member of the Carpenter’s Union and worked until he physically was not able. Gardening was one of his favorite hobbies and he enjoyed planting, harvesting and eating the fresh fruits and vegetables. Although his bride was the expert cook, over the years he became acclimated to the kitchen and boasted to prepare the best turkey and dressing.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Evelyn Jean Dugger; four sons, John Dugger and wife, Linda, Gary Dugger, Tim Dugger, and Mark Dugger and wife, Terri, all of North Little Rock; seven grandchildren, Kevin Dugger, Kristin Melton and husband, Van, Ron Dugger, Jon Dugger, Ashley Miller, Dylan and Hannah Dugger; three great-grandchildren, Garet Melton, Savana Melton, and Abbi Miller.

Mr. Dugger was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Bina Lee Dugger; two brothers, Edgar and Calvin Dugger; four sisters, Irene Homesly, Allie Scroggins, Fannie King, and Ruby Roberson.

Memorials may be made to Children’s Homes, Inc., 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park. Family will receive friends form 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.northlittlerockfuneralhome.com.

Monday, March 06, 2006

Mrs. Irene Mary Scroggins [44083]

(Posted 17 Mar 2006)

Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer (KY) - March 6, 2006
Deceased Name: deaths Irene Mary Scroggins
LOUISVILLE - Irene Mary Scroggins, 86, of Louisville passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2006, at her home. She was born in Ferdinand, Ind., and was a retired dental assistant for more than 32 years for Dr. Arthur Welsh. Irene was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, the church's ladies guild and senior citizens and a member of the Buechellites. She is survived by her loving husband, Dan Scroggins Sr.; a son, Johnny Scroggins Jr. (Wendy); five daughters, Carol Krampe (Edward), Barbara Zoglmann (Pat), Jennifer Rosenbaum, Therese Haas and Mary Jo Absher (John); nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 2040 Buechel Bank Road, with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today and Tuesday at Ratterman & Sons, 3800 Bardstown Road, Louisville. Memorial gifts may be directed to Mass of the Air of Hospice of Louisville.

Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer (KY)
Date: March 6, 2006
Page: 2
Record Number: 13711197
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