Friday, October 16, 2009

George B. Scroggins
(Oct 1923-14 Oct 2009) [49634]

George B. Scroggins [49634]
[George Billy Scroggins?]

George B. Scroggins

Services for George B. Scroggins, Sr., 85, of Andrews, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday Oct. 17 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Zap officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home. George died at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews Wednesday, Oct. 14. Survivors include, wife; Evelyn Scroggins, daughters; Billie Parrish, Glenda Scroggins, Jerri Scroggins, son; George Scroggins, Jr., half brothers; Bobby Scroggins, James Scroggins, sisters; Bessie Jones, Dorothy Johnson, half sisters; Sue Parker and Rose Scroggins, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Published in Midland Reporter-Telegram on October 16, 2009

McNett Funeral HomeGEORGE SCROGGINS, SR.
October 14, 2009

Services for George B. Scroggins, Sr. 85 of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Saturday October 17, 2009 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Zap officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

George passed away at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews Wednesday October 14, 2009. He married Evelyn Brown on October 6, 1924 in Rayville, LA. George was a member of the First Christian Church and a retired drilling superintendent. He served in the Navy in WW II.

Survivors include, wife; Evelyn Scroggins, Andrews, daughters; Billie Parrish, Midland, Glenda Scroggins, Odessa, Jerri Scroggins, Hunt, TX, son; George Scroggins, Jr., Odessa, half brothers; Bobby Scroggins, Abilene, TX, James Scroggins, Monroe, LA, sisters; Bessie Jones, West Monroe, LA, Dorothy Johnson, Monroe, LA, half sisters; Sue Parker and Rose Scroggins both of Monroe, LA, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Nelda Ruth Scroggins Ball Barron
(27 Dec 1932 - 13 Oct 2009) []

Nelda Ruth Scroggins Ball Barron []


Nelda Ruth Scroggins Ball Barron, 76, of Quinlan passed away Oct. 13, 2009, at her home.She was born Dec. 27, 1932, in Brashear to Roy and Lela Scroggins. She became a certified Registered Nurse, fulfilling a lifelong dream and worked at Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville for 26 years. She was a faithful member of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church and also served as a volunteer for C.A.S.A. On Aug. 14, 1993, she married Santos Barron. Mrs. Barron enjoyed a life of world travel, riding motorcycles, laughing, having fun wherever she went and always caring for others.Survivors include her husband, Santos Barron; sons Charles Eric Ball of Milton, Fla. and William Elliott Ball of Greenville; daughters Paula Denise Morris and husband Bobby of Sulphur Springs, Juvia Jean Collinsworth and husband James of Blue Ridge, Susan Elaine Ball of Austin and Kelly LeAnne McCrummen and husband Brian of Royse City; a brother, Arlon Scroggins of Flint, Texas; sisters Mary Hux of Henderson, Ragene "Jean" Gilbert of Sherman and Linda Muckleroy of Tyler; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, George Forrest Ball IV; a son, David Wayne Stracener; brother L.C. Scroggins and two sisters, Frances Adele Perkins and Juanice Fletcher.A funeral service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Friday in the Lynch Funeral Service chapel with Bobby Sparks and Melvin Pearce officiating. Internment will follow in Memoryland Memorial Park.Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.Serving as pallbearers will be Jerry Gilbert, Tim Gilbert, Scott Scroggins, Dickie Scroggins, Randy Langley and Bob Rhea. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Jones and Kevin Fletcher.Online condolences may be made at www.lynchfuneralservice.com

Published in the Herald-Banner [Greenville, TX] on 10/19/2009

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Lela Estell Hammons Scroggins
(24 Jun 1922 - 12 Oct 2009) [37240]

Lela Scroggins[37240]

Lela Estell Hammons Scroggins, age 87, died October 12, 2009 at MS Baptist Health Center in Jackson, Mississippi.

She was born June 24, 1922 in Wesson, MS to Hattie Delilah Harrison and Eugene Newton Hammons. Lela was a descendant of the Daniel Beasley family, listed in the first families of Mississippi, who came to Mississippi in 1830 from Darlington County, South Carolina and settled in Simpson County. She grew up in Wesson, MS until her family moved to Yazoo County, MS, where she met her husband, married, and later moved to Hinds County. Lela was married for 59 years to Bob Scroggins [37239], a Jackson homebuilder, who predeceased her in 1996. She lived in Jackson for over 50 years, before moving to The Hills of Crossgates in Rankin County. Lela and Bob maintained a large vegetable garden for the benefit of family, friends, neighbors, and the needy. Lela and Bob were members of the Jackson Rose Society and the Mississippi Rose Society. Their rose garden contained hundreds of roses, having raised them for competition, winning hundreds of blue ribbons. Lela and Bob donated their roses to civic organizations and churches, and always had fresh bouquets for their many friends. After Bob died, Lela moved to The Waterford Retirement Home for several years and lived at Highland Home Nursing Home for the past two years. Lela's hobbies included crossword puzzles, crochet, stitchery (embroidery and crewel), and spending time with her large family.

Lela is survived by her four children: Bobbie Bryan (Bob) of Stillwater, OK; Midge Samsel (Howard) of Brandon, MS; Roland Scroggins (Annette) of Brandon, MS; and Billie Thompson (Tommy) of Brandon, MS. She is also survived by her 13 grandchildren: Steve Bryant (Carol) of Madison, MS; Michelle Gilliland (Jud) of Dallas, TX; Gina Nichols (John) of Plano, TX; Lisa Garza of San Antonio, TX; Stacy Ramsey of Madison, MS; Kimberly Gordon (Charlie) of Tyler, TX; Dawn McAuley (Mac) of Pontotoc, MS; Paige Sessums (Craig) of Jackson, MS; Leanne Pettit (Matt) of Irving, TX; Tiffiney Henderson (Evan) of Brandon, MS; Kristin Kerley (Kevin) of Meridian, MS; Cory Thompson (Shauna) of Brandon, MS; and Josh Thompson (Loni) of Austin, TX. Lela is survived by 31 great-grandchildren and her brother and sister-in-law, Luther and Delores Hammons of Madison, MS; sister-in-law, Edna Scroggins of Jackson, MS; sister-in-law, Rebecca Hammons of Yazoo City, MS; and brother-in-law, John Herrington, of Pineville, LA; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Lela was predeceased by her brothers, John Earl Hammons, Clarence Hammons, W.D. Hammons, and her sisters, Lula Mae Ashley Cook, Flora Belle Harrison, Mary Emma Wiggins, Beatrice Whittington, and Burnice Hammons. Lela was a member of Crossgates Baptist Church.

Services will be at 2pm Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at Lakewood Funeral Home chapel, with visitation from after 12 noon Wednesday, interment will follow services in Lakewood Memorial Park.

Memorials can be made to Crossgates Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. The family wishes to thank all of the nurses and aides on Unit B at Highland Home, Susan and Allison (her social workers), Carolyn (her beautician), Stephanie (her manicurist), and sends love to Lela's best friend, Bernice Thornton, at Highland Home. Many thanks to Dr. Paul Van Landingham for caring for Lela for many, many years.

Published in the Clarion Ledger on 10/13/2009

Friday, October 09, 2009

Pruitt, James Donald Harvey 'Goober', Sr. 21 Oct 1941 - 9 Oct 2009) [45133].

Pruitt, James Donald Harvey 'Goober', Sr. 21 Oct 1941 - 9 Oct 2009) [45133].
Husband of  Scroggins, Shirley Marie (Pruitt) (15 Jan 1951 - 20 Oct 2007)  [45129:M].
(Updated  14 Dec 2014).

Joe H. Mucker
() []

Joe H. Mucker []

Denver Post, The (CO) - October 9, 2009
Deceased Name: MUCKER, JOE H
Denver. Husband of Ethel Lee Mucker; father of Joe H. Mucker, Jr., Joan R. (Anthony) Brooks and James R. Mucker; brother of Algertha (W. C.) Scroggins ; four grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial Services Saturday, 2:00pm, Scott UMC, 2880 Garfield St. to conclude.

Denver Post, The (CO)
Date: October 9, 2009
Edition: FRI
Page: B-09
Record Number: 1475010
Copyright (c) 2009 The Denver Post Corp.

Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Terry Dean Scroggins
(23 Dec 1960 - 5 Oct 2009) [49628]

Terry Dean Scroggins [49628]

Marion Nelson Funeral Home, Terry Dean Scroggins

Obituaries

Terry Dean Scroggins
(December 23, 1960 - October 5, 2009)

Terry Dean Scroggins of Frostproof passed away Monday, October 5, 2009 at his residence.

He was born December 23, 1960 in Lake Wales to Jerrell Dean and Betty Ann (Wise) Scroggins; and moved to Frostproof from Phoenix, AZ in 1973. He was self-employed as a truck driver, and is of the Pentecostal faith. He loved drag racing, reading western books, watching western movies and watching wrestling.

Terry was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Scroggins Saiz. Survivors include his wife Pamela Scroggins, daughters, Jennifer Lynn McElroy of Alabama, Betty Fay Marie Scroggins of Frostproof, Misty Michelle Kirk of Frostproof; sons, Thomas Earl Scroggins of Graceville, FL, Bama Wayne Scroggins of Graceville, FL, Mark Anthony Poe of Frostproof, Carlos Richard Poe of Frostproof; brothers, Tommy Scroggins of Phonix City, AL, Kerry Dale Scroggins of Samson, AL, Mark Saiz of Frostproof, Robin Saiz of Jupiter, FL; and 12 grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, October 9, 2009 at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Frostproof, with interment following at Silver Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, October 8, 2009. For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Moffitt Cancer Center.

TERRY DEAN
SCROGGINS, 48

FROSTPROOF - Terry Scroggins, 48, died Mon 10/5/09 of cancer. Service 10am Fri 10/9/09 at Marion Nelson Funeral Home, Frostproof. Visit: 6-8pm Thurs 10/8/09.

Published in Ledger [Lakeland, FL] on October 7, 2009

Sunday, October 04, 2009

Cynthia J. Smith
(ca. 1942 - 4 Oct 2009) [49603]

Cynthia J. Smith [49603]

SMITH Cynthia J, 67, of Lexington, went home to be with the Lord Fri, Oct 2, 2009 at the St. Joseph Hospice Care Center. Born in Lincoln, IL, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Mildred Olson Stolz. Cynthia was a registered nurse at the University of Kentucky Medical Center for 34 years, having worked in the emergency room and then retiring from the Major Holding Room. A member of Centenary United Methodist Church, she was a member of the Stonewall Book Club, volunteered at "Best Friends - " and she was a member of Citizens Police Academy #27 in Lexington, KY. Cynthia loved to travel, her favorite place being Sedona, AZ and another love of hers was dogs. She is survived by her children, Brad [49604] (Marta) [49605] Scroggin and Carnee Ashley [49606], both of Lexington; five grandchildren, Meredith [49609], Brandon [49610], Shelby [49611] and Sloan Scroggin [49612] and Lauren Ashley [49608]; numerous cousins; best friend, Susan Tack-Adams and other close friends. A special thanks to Kathryn Hoagland as well as Centenary United Methodist Church Food Ministry and all who brought their dogs to visit Cynthia during her illness. Cynthia's family would like to express sincere appreciation for all those who helped her during her illness, especially Hospice of the Bluegrass. Funeral services will be 11am Tue at Centenary United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Jeff Carter. Visitation will be 5-9pm Mon at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Rd. Burial will be in The Lexington Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allen Adams, Bobby Potts, Jim Smith, Calvin Brooks, and Brandon and Sloan Scroggin. Memorials are suggested to the Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research, 704 228th Ave. NE #254, Sammamish, WA 98074 or the , 1065 Dove Run Road, Lexington, KY 40502.

Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on October 4, 2009

Friday, October 02, 2009

Ira Thomas "Mr. Tom" McManus
(ca. 1927 - 30 Sep 2009) []

Ira Thomas "Mr. Tom" McManus, age 82, of Long Beach, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 30, 2009.

He was born and raised in Crystal Springs, MS. He was a graduate of Crystal Springs High School. He joined the Navy and served during World War II in the Asia Pacific. He was a life member of Eddie Blake V.F.W. Post #3937, Long Beach, MS. He also served as Commander of Robert C. Nail Post 687, Jackson, MS and Post 407 DeLisle.

He had 57 years as a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 903, Gulfport, MS, where he served one term as president.

He was a member of Shepherds Way Church, Long Beach, MS. He dearly loved his church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Lee McManus and Mary Mertie McManus; 2 brothers, Walter and James McManus; stepdaughter, Barbara Nell Scroggins [43764]; and step-grandson, Tom Garcia; and son-in-law, Cleveland (Bud) Garcia.

He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate, Olene W. McManus of Long Beach; daughter, Linda Garcia of Gulfport; son Thomas Gilbert McManus; grandson, Thomas Lee McManus; granddaughters, Crystal Shrmetta and her husband Ken Shrmetta, Misty Lee McManus; great grandchildren, Kadin, Katelynn, Timothy and Luke; step-grandchildren, Donald Griffin Scroggins, Jr. [46401], Kenneth W. Knight, and Steven Lee Green; step-son in law, Donald G. Scroggins, Sr. [44264]; brother, Clarence (Cathy) McManus of Georgetown, MS; sister Helen Sojourner of Gallman, MS.

He loved gardening and fishing and once said he asked God for a little corner of Adam and Eve's garden.

He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. The family wants to thank friends L.J. and Peggy Pritchard for all their help during his illness.

Visitation will be held from 1pm-3pm on Sunday, October 4, 2009, at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Rd., Long Beach, MS. Service will be held at 3pm in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be held on Monday, October 5, 2009, at Biloxi National Cemetery.

Memorial may be made to the Shepherd's Way Church, 19201 Pineville Rd, Long Beach, MS 39560.

An guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com.

Published in the Clarion Ledger [Jackson, MS] on 10/2/2009

Royce Hewatt
(ca. 1940 - 27 Sep 2009) []

HEWATT, Royce Mr. Royce Hewatt age 69, of Alpharetta, died September 27, 2009. Mr. Hewatt served his country as a US Marine, worked for 30 years at Avon, and most recently worked for 8 years at Wal-Mart. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Linda Hewatt; daughters Sheila Nelson and son in law Danny of Woodstock, Laura Sukalac of Arizona, Marcee Scroggins of Dawsonville; sisters Linda Key of Douglasville, Dotti Jones of Maysville; grandchildren Daniel and Brandy Scroggins, Coral and Cyanea Nelson; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and many friends. Friends and relatives will be received at the family home on Saturday October 3, 2009 from 2-6 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the "Royce Hewatt Memorial Fund" at any Bank Of America. Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematory, Roswell/Alpharetta, is assisting the Hewatt Family. www.northsidechapel.com 770-645-1414

Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on October 2, 2009

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

September 2009 Index

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Ellen Jane (Scroggins) Roman
(22 Dec 1961 - 24 Sep 2009 [49595]

Ellen Jane Roman (Scroggins)

ROMAN, Ellen Jane (Scroggins) Ellen Jane (Scroggins) Roman, 47, of Lisbon, passed away Thursday, (September 24, 2009) at home. She was born on December 22, 1961, in Westerly, RI and was the daughter of Louise (Tedone) Noone of Berlin, and the late Harry Scroggins. Ellen was the Executive Director for the Boys & Girls Club of SECT for 1 1/2 years. She loved to cook for her family and friends, and enjoyed her trips to the beach. She will be remembered as an individual who devoted her time and effort to helping others through the various organizations she was affiliated with. She will be deeply missed. Besides her mother, she leaves two sons, Jameson Nordberg of Old Lyme and Leif Nordberg [FB?] of Cupertino, CA; her sister, Sharon Brunetti [FB?] and her husband, Donald of Hamden; a brother, Jeffrey Scroggins and his wife, Carmella of Westerly, RI; five nieces; and a sister-in-law, Joan McCrea [FB?] of Westerly, RI. She was predeceased by a brother, Steven Scroggins [49596]. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 30, from 6-9 p.m. at the Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic (51 Williams Ave). A gathering of family and friends to remember Ellen will take place Thursday, October 1, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of SECT, P.O. Box 1762, Groton, CT 06340. The family invites you to visit www.mysticfuneralhome.com to share an online message of condolence and directions to the funeral home.

Published in Hartford Courant on September 29, 2009

Ellen Jane Roman        
Lisbon - Ellen Jane (Scroggins) Roman, 47, of Lisbon, passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, at home.

She was born on Dec. 22, 1961, in Westerly, the daughter of Louise (Tedone) Noone of Berlin and the late Harry Scroggins.

Ellen was the executive director for the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Connecticut for a year and a half.

She loved to cook for her family and friends and enjoyed trips to the beach.

She will be remembered as an individual who devoted her time and effort to helping others through the various organizations with which she was affiliated. She will be deeply missed.

Besides her mother, she leaves two sons, Jameson Nordberg of Old Lyme and Leif Nordberg of Cupertino, Calif.; her sister, Sharon Brunetti and her husband, Donald, of Hamden; a brother, Jeffrey Scroggins and his wife, Carmella, of Westerly; five nieces; and a sister-in-law, Joan McCrea of Westerly.

She was predeceased by a brother, Steven Scroggins.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, at the Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, 51 Williams Ave., Mystic. A gathering of family and friends will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the funeral home to remember Ellen. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of SE CT, PO Box 1762, Groton CT 06340.

The family invites you to visit www.mysticfuneralhome.com to share an online message of condolence and directions to the funeral home.

Published in The Day [New London, CT] on 9/29/2009

Mystic Funeral Home
Ellen J. Roman
December 22, 1961 ~ September 24, 2009
Lisbon, CT

Ellen Jane (Scroggins) Roman, 47, of Lisbon CT, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009 at home.

She was born on December 22, 1961 in Westerly, RI and was the daughter of Louise (Tedone) Noone of Berlin, CT and the late Harry Scroggins.

Ellen was the Executive Director for the Boys & Girls Club of SECT for 1 ½ years.

She loved to cook for her family and friends, and enjoyed her trips to the beach.

She will be remembered as an individual who devoted her time and effort to helping others through the various organizations she was affiliated with. She will be deeply missed.

Besides her mother, she leaves two sons, Jameson Nordberg of Old Lyme and Leif Nordberg of Cupertino, CA; her sister, Sharon Brunetti and her husband, Donald, of Hamden; a brother, Jeffrey Scroggins and his wife, Carmella of Westerly, RI; five nieces; and a sister-in-law, Joan McCrea of Westerly, RI. She was predeceased by a brother, Steven Scroggins.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 30, 2009 from 6-9 pm at the Mystic Funeral Home Route 1 Mystic (51 Williams Ave).

A gathering of family and friends to remember Ellen will take place Thursday, October 1, at 10:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of SECT P.O. Box 1762 Groton, CT. 06340.

The family invites you to visit www.mysticfuneralhome.com to share an online message of condolence and directions to the funeral home.

Monday, September 28, 2009

Carl E. Hughen ( - 25 Sep 2009) []

Carl E. Hughen

HUGHEN Carl E. Hughen a native of Milton, Fl. And resident of Grand Bay, Al. died Friday, September 25, 2009 at his home. He served in the US Navy during WWII, 93rd CB3 Batallion. He was a member of S.B. Adams Lodge No. 884 F&AM, a former member of Scottish Rite, a member of Abba Temple and Oddfellow. Mr. Hughen retired from ALCOA in 1976 after 36 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Clotiel Hughen. Survivors include his 2 daughters; Carolyn [21656] (Tony) Johnson, Frances Carol Hughen (Thomas), 4 grandchildren; Michelle Hughen Johnson, Shannon Scroggins [21659], Roy D. Scroggins [21660] and Michael James Hughen [21658], 11 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 12noon from Higher Ground Baptist Church following a visitation from 10am until service time. Interment will be in Pine Crest Cemetery on DIP. Arrangements are by Serenity Funeral Home, 8691 Old Pascagoula Rd., Theodore, Al.

Published in Press-Register [Mobile, AL] on September 27, 2009

Miller, Madeline Loretta (Beck)
(12 Mar 1929 - 28 Sep 2009) [49599:6]


Staunton News Leader, Madeline M. Beck, 29 Sep 2009
Johnson Funeral Service  (Bridgewater, VA), Madeline Loretta Beck
Find A Grave, Madeline Miller Beck, 24 Jul 2013

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Helen M. Bain (14 Apr 1923 - 19 Sep 2009) []

HELEN M. BAIN
Portage, Indiana

Helen M. Bain, age 86 of Portage passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 19, 2009. She was born April 14, 1923 in Duquesne, PA where she married William "Bill" Bain in 1942. He preceded her in death on November 27, 1999. She is survived by 3 daughters Donna Bain of Portage, Cheryl Scroggins and Shelley (Stephen) Williams both of Hobart; six grandchildren Christopher (Jessica) Williams and Jeffrey (Cindy) Scroggins of Hobart, Eddie Scroggins and Aaron Milevsky of Portage, Lori (Paul) Lindblad of VA and Tony (Nikki) Milevsky of CA; six great-grandchildren Alexandra [49106] and Arielle [49185] Scroggins, Isabella and Odin Williams all of Hobart and Alino and Max Milevsky of CA; one sister Margaret Chayhitz of Valparaiso and many nieces and nephews. A private funeral service was held at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso on September 25, 2009. Pastor Rick Hayden officiated. Memorials may be made in Helen's name to Trinity Free Methodist Church, 8650 Grand Blvd., Merrillville, IN 46410. Burns Funeral Home, Hobart handled arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com .

Published in Post-Tribune [Merrillville, IN] on September 27, 2009

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Margaret Ellen (Scroggin) Reynolds (30 Jan 1886 - 19 Jan 1966) [16763]

Obituary - Harrisburg (Illinois) Daily Register, 19 July 1966

Margaret Reynolds Dies

Mrs. Margaret Reynolds, 80, of 1318a So. Washington in Harrisburg, died in Pearce Hospital in Eldorado at 6:30 a.m. today.
She was the widow of George Reynolds.
Surviving is a daughter, Opal (Dallas) Stilley of Harrisburg.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Friends may call Gibbons Funeral Home in Harrisburg after 6 p.m. today.

Obituary - Harrisburg (Illinois) Daily Register, 20 July 1966

Mrs. Ellen Reynolds Funeral Set Thursday

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Ellen Reynolds, 80, of Harrisburg, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Spring Valley Church. Rev. Carl Downey will conduct the ceremony. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Reynolds died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday in Pearce Hospital in Eldorado.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Eva Dean Scroggins Brooks
(3 Mar 1924 - 23 Sep 2009) [37703]

Benton Courier, The (AR) - September 25, 2009
Deceased Name: Eva Dean Brooks [37703]
Eva Dean Brooks, age 85, of Benton went to sleep in the Lord, on Sept. 23, 2009 in Bryant.Mrs. Brooks was born on March 3, 1924, in Kelso, Wash., to her parents, Walter Newton Scroggins [8452] and Eva Bannister [29711].

She was a hard working mother of the Church of Jesus Christ and enjoyed sewing and crocheting.Mrs. Brooks is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Donald [37699] and Newton [37702] Scroggins ; and her son, Dwight Brooks [].

She is survived by her husband, of 61 years, Edward W. Brooks [37704]; five sons, Gerard "Jerry" Boyd and his wife Norma of Little Rock, David "Randall" Brooks and his wife Kara of Sweet Home, Timothy Brooks and his wife Beverly of Benton, Joel Brooks and his wife Beverly and Dana Brooks of North Little Rock. She is also survived by her daughter, Patricia Johnson and her husband Graham of Benton; and her brother, Ronald Scroggins [37701] and his wife Helen of Leola, Ark.; along with 17 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Brooks will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in the chapel of Dial and Dudley Funeral Home with Edward Brooks Johnson officiating, and burial to follow at Orion Cemetery in Hensley, Ark.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. To sign the Mrs. Eva Brooks online guest book go to www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.PAID OBITUARY Brooks.

Benton Courier, The (AR)
Date: September 25, 2009
Page: 3
Record Number: 1014740841
Copyright 2009, The Benton Courier, All Rights Reserved.

Dial & Dudley Funeral Home
 Eva Dean Brooks
(March 3, 1924 - September 23, 2009)
 
Mrs. Brooks was born on March 3, 1924 in Kelso, Washington to her parents Walter Newton Scroggins and Eva Bannister. She was a hard working mother of the Church of Jesus Christ and enjoyed sewing and crocheting.

She is survived by her husband, of 61 years, Edward W. Brooks, 5 sons; Gerard “Jerry” Boyd and his wife Norma of Little Rock, David “Randall” Brooks and his wife Kara of Sweet Home, Timothy Brooks and his wife Beverly of Benton, Joel Brooks and his wife Beverly and Dana Brooks of North Little Rock. She is also survived by her daughter, Patricia Johnson and her husband, Graham of Benton and her brother, Ronald Scroggins and his wife, Helen of Leola, Arkansas, along with seventeen grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Brooks is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Donald and Newton Scroggins and her son, Dwight Brooks. Funeral services for Mrs. Brooks will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in the chapel of Dial & Dudley Funeral Home with Edward Brooks Johnson officiating, and burial to follow at Orion Cemetery in Hensley, Arkansas Visitation will be from6-8p.m.on Friday at the funeral home.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Martel Scroggin
(1 Jul 1929 - 20 Sep 2009) [28555]

Martel Scroggin

July 1, 1929- Sept. 20, 2009

Martel Scroggin, a retired advertising agency executive and novelist, died September 20, 2009, at home of cancer. He was 80.

Scroggin, a member of Crook County High Schools Class of 1948, had a ranch east of Prineville on the Ochoco Ranger Station Road. He wrote three fiction-based-on -fact book about the history and development of Central Oregon. All three books; Wasco, The Moonlighters, and The Sheepshooters, were taped and distributed by the National Library and the Library of Congress for the blind and physically handicapped. The Sheepshooters was the first novel written that covered the violent cattle-sheep wars that ran from 1886 to 1906.

He started his advertising career in San Francisco with Batten, Barton, Durstine and Osborn, where he was the account executive for the U.S. Steel and Pacific Gas & Electric accounts. In 1958, he left BBDO to become a co-founder of Allen, De St. Maurice & Scroggin. Nine years later, he founded the agency that was to become Scroggin & Fisher, handling such accounts as the San Francisco Examiner, Chevron, China Airlines, Fairchild semiconductor, Otis and NEC corporation. After his retirement, his company was acquired by Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn, the ad agency where he got his start.

Scroggin served on the board of directors of the Transworld Advertising Agency Network (TAAN), a group of agencies throughout the world He became the only chairman in the history of this organization to be re-elected for four consecutive terms and travelled extensively - often with his family - to help build the total membership to 40 worldwide members.

He received a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon, where he was president of his fraternity, Phi Kappa Sigma, and was a Korean War veteran. He served on the steering committee for the Friends of Radiology at Stanford, and was an active member of The Family Club and the Crook County Historical Society. Other memberships included the Hoover Institution, BPOE and Western Writers of America.

His wife, Gretchen, preceded him in death in 1989. He is survived by his daughters, Leslie and Wendy, a son, Jeff, and five grandchildren.

Arrangements are in the care of the Prineville Funeral Home.

Martel Scroggin

Bend Bulletin [OR]
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Larry Dale Scroggins
(4 Sep 1962 - 19 Sep 2009) [49615]

Stuttgart Daily Leader, The (AR) - September 23, 2009
Deceased Name: Larry Dale Scroggins [49615]
JACKSONVILLE - Larry Dale Scroggins , 47, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at his home.

Larry was born Sept. 4, 1962, in Benton to Vernon Macy Scroggins [49616] and Virginia Mae Rickford [49617] Scroggins . He was a graduate of Hazen High School and was an apartment complex manager.

He was preceded in death by twin infant sisters, Kathy and Kathleen Scroggins ; and his grandparents, Lonnie [43950] and Minnie Scroggins of Humphrey and Eula and Marvin Rickford of Benton.

Survivors are his sons, Zackary Logan Scroggins [49618] and Justin Macy Scroggins [49619] of Reydel and Brandon Rollins of Stuttgart; his parents, Vernon and Virginia Scroggins of Reydel; brother, Teddy [49620] Scroggins of Benton; and sister, Karen Scroggins [49621] of Hazen.

Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Larry Bishop, are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Turpin Funeral Home chapel with burial in Frazier Cemetery.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Turpin Funeral Home.

Please go to www.turpinco.com to sign the online guestbook.

Stuttgart Daily Leader, The (AR)
Date: September 23, 2009
Record Number: c93627ff-b257-4912-bb57-e20357a833de
Copyright 2009 The Stuttgart Daily Leader. All Rights Reserved.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Bessie Lou Scroggins (17 Jan 1912 - 24 Sep 2009) []

Bessie Lou Scroggins        
Bessie Lou ScrogginsFuneral services for Bessie Lou Scroggins, 97, of Beaumont will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel with Dr. Ralph Thompson officiating and assisted by the Rev. Tony Shaw. Interment will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Elkhart on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 at 11 a.m. A gathering of family and friends will be held Wednesday between 5 and 7 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont.Bessie was born in Elkhart, Texas on Jan. 17, 1912, daughter of the late Marvin and Helen (McKinney) Hortman. She was baptized in 1927 in Elkhart Club Lake. She lived in Elkhart and Freeport, and has been in Beaumont since 1987. She was a member of Amelia Baptist Church, Triple L Club, AARP, and KOPS 345 Alumni of Southeast, Texas. Those left to cherish her memory are daughter and son-in-law, Melba (Shipper) and Garland Stansel of Angleton; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Kenneth and Robbie Shipper of Beaumont; brother-in-law, Harry Dunnam of Palestine; sisters, Jewel Rainey of Angleton, Dora Quarles of Elkhart; and brother, Marion Hortman and wife, Kathleen, of Elkhart. Also, surviving her are her grandchildren, David Stansel, Wayne Stansel, Larry Stansel, Suzy (Stansel) Potts, Connie (Stansel) Dunn, Stanley Shipper, Ted Shipper, Greg Shipper and Cindy (Shipper) McMurrey; stepgranddaughter, Missy Sawyer; stepgrandson Butch Sawyer; 22 great-grandchildren, nine great-great grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by brothers, Elbert and Junior Hortman; sisters, Bulah (Hortman) Gilcrease and Martha (Hortman) Dunnam; and husbands, M.C. Shipper, Edward Pridgen, and Clifton Scroggins.Those who wish may make donations to Amelia Baptist Church or to the Dr. Kenneth Shipper Scholarship at Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont, Texas.
Published in the Herald-Press from 9/21/2009 - 9/22/2009


BESSIE LOU SCROGGINS        
Funeral services for Bessie Lou Scroggins, 97, of Beaumont, TX will be held Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 11:00 am in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel with Dr. Ralph Thompson officiating and assisted by Rev. Tony Shaw. Interment will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Elkhart, TX on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. A gathering of family and friends will be held Wednesday between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Bessie was born in Elkhart, TX on January 17, 1912, daughter of the late Marvin and Helen (McKinney) Hortman. She was baptized in 1927 in Elkhart Club Lake. She lived in Elkhart and Freeport, and has been in Beaumont since 1987. She was a member of Amelia Baptist Church, Triple L Club, AARP, and KOPS 345 Alumni of Southeast, TX. Those left to cherish her memory are daughter and son-in-law, Melba (Shipper) and Garland Stansel of Angleton; son and daughter- in-law, Dr. Kenneth and Robbie Shipper of Beaumont; brother-in-law, Harry Dunnam, of Palestine; sisters, Jewel Rainey of Angleton, Dora Quarles of Elkhart; and brother, Marion Hortman and wife, Kathleen, of Elkhart. Also, surviving her are her grandchildren, David Stansel, Wayne Stansel, Larry Stansel, Suzy (Stansel) Potts, Connie (Stansel) Dunn, Stanley Shipper, Ted Shipper, Greg Shipper and Cindy (Shipper) McMurrey; step-granddaughter, Missy Sawyer; step-grandson Butch Sawyer; twenty-two great- grandchildren, nine great- great grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by brothers, Elbert and Junior Hortman; sisters, Bulah (Hortman) Gilcrease and Martha (Hortman) Dunnam; and husbands, M.C. Shipper, Edward Pridgen, and Clifton Scroggins. Those who wish may make donations to Amelia Baptist Church or to the Dr. Kenneth Shipper Scholarship at Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont, TX.
Published in The Beaumont Enterprise on 9/22/2009

Monday, September 21, 2009

Sherman, Edith Mae (Scroggins) (14 Jan 1944 - 21 Sep 2009) [46801:8]

The Morning News, Springdale, AR, Edith Mae Sherman Scroggins, 23 Sep 2009
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