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VANBEVERS and MANBEVERS families.

Vol. 8 No. 1 - November 2004

Thanksgiving is a joyful time of the year. Americans everywhere join with family and friends to give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy as citizens of this great land. It is a tradition that goes back to our colonial forebears, our Van Bibber ancestors, and it is a celebration that is uniquely American. As we gather with family and friends this year to give thanks for all that we enjoy, I encourage everyone to pause and reflect upon our ancestors who made this day possible.

As I wind down my tenure as your editor for the newsletter over the last four years, I would like to give thanks to everyone who participated in making this publication possible. Without your support the Van Bibber

Pioneers family newsletter would have been know where successful that it is. A special thanks goes out to our webmaster and former editor, Bruce Logan, who does a lot of work behind the scenes in bringing this newsletter to you.

I hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving feast with family and friends, and I hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving edition of the Van Bibber Pioneers newsletter.

Your Editor,

Gary R. Hawpe

CONTENTS:

1. New Subscribers -- Address Changes -- Invalid Addresses2. Family of William M. Van Bebber and Eliza Jane Sanders3. Malden Man Named High School Head4. Family of John Wesley Wilson and Louisa Van Bebber5. California Death Records (2) 1940 - 19976. Kentucky Death Records (2) 1911- 20007. Ohio Death Records (2) 1958 - 20008. Obituaries9. Recent Deaths

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10. Cemetery Records11. Tombstones12. Bits and Pieces13. Weddings14. Anniversaries15. Queries16. Military News17. Recent Births18. Sound Off

NEW SUBSCRIBERS:

Please welcome our two new subscribers for the month of November. We lost five additional subscribers this month because of invalid addresses. We now have 617 individuals subscribed and receiving the newsletter.

1. Donald J. Bradburn -- [email protected] -- Bradburn families of Greenup Co., Ky.2. Rita Lynn -- [email protected] -- Isaac VanBebber and Hannah Long

ADDRESS CHANGES:

1. DeLynda Ritter Lyda -- [email protected] 2. Elaine Tillis Trotter -- [email protected] 3. Kathy Jump Little -- [email protected]. Sharon Winter Hallman -- [email protected]

INVALID ADDRESSES:

1. Amy Burrow -- [email protected] -- User Unknown2. Georgia Strickler -- [email protected] -- User Unknown3. Regina Roper -- [email protected] -- User Unknown4. Robert Edwards -- [email protected] -- User Unknown5. Roy Atkins -- [email protected] -- User Unknown

Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis James VanBebber, Sr. and Hannah Hoover James VanBebber, Jr. and Nancy Ann Ferrill William M. VanBebber and Eliza Jane Sanders

FAMILY OF WILLIAM M. VAN BEBBERAND ELIZA JANE SANDERS

William M. VanBebber was born February 15, 1828 in TN, and died May 19, 1910 in IL. He married Eliza Jane Sanders March 31, 1853 in Greene Co., IL, daughter of Washington Sanders and Maria Turner. She was born September 07, 1836, and died July 04, 1924 in IL. Both are buried in Scottville West Cemetery, Macoupin Co., IL.

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Children of William VanBebber and Eliza Sanders are:

2 i. Melissa Jane VanBebber, born January 01, 1855; died February 13, 1855.3 ii. Henry VanBebber, born February 07, 1857 in Scottville, Macoupin Co., IL; died

1937. He married Ella Kennedy September 18, 1879 in Greene Co., IL; born 1858 in Dahlgreen, IL; died 1929.

4 iii. James F. VanBebber, born August 29, 1859.5 iv. William E. VanBebber, born September 04, 1861.6 v. Thomas Jefferson VanBebber, born January 26, 1863 in IL; died March 21, 1881

in Scottville, Macoupin Co., IL.7 vi. Sarah Ella VanBebber, born November 14, 1865 in Macoupin Co.,IL; died

March 02, 1946 in IL. She married George Marion Wheeler April 20, 1904 in Macoupin Co., IL; born May 12, 1868 in Macoupin Co.,IL; died April 11, 1935 in IL.

8 vii. George Washington VanBebber, born September 05, 1868 in Scottville, Macoupin Co., IL; died May 09, 1931. He married Nellie Virginia Woolfolk September 01, 1891 in Macoupin Co., IL; born May 17, 1871 in Scottville, Macoupin Co., IL; died July 06, 1937.

9 viii. Algy Dean VanBebber, born August 05, 1872 in Scottville, Macoupin Co., IL; died July 17, 1931. He married Ella Berdella Stultz August 18, 1896 in Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL; born February 14, 1877 in Macoupin Co.,IL; died November 06, 1969.

10 ix. Mary Alice VanBebber, born August 05, 1872 in Macoupin Co., IL; died April 08, 1953 in Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL. She married James Otto Atteberry August 19, 1896 in Macoupin Co., IL; born June 02, 1873 in Macoupin Co., IL; died October 06, 1949 in Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL.

Submitted by Gary R. Hawpe -- [email protected]

Absolam VanBaber and Francis A. Dickson William Alford VanBibber and Mary Gertrude Smith Bremen A. VanBibber and Helen Irene Scism

MALDEN MAN NAMED HIGH SCHOOL HEAD

Bremen Van Bibber, principal of the Malden high school for the past three years, is the new principal of Sikeston high school, pending his release by the Malden Board of Education.

Mr. Van Bibber is highly recommended as an educator, according to Mr. Stallings, the new superintendent. Before becoming principal of the high school at Malden he was principal of the grade school there for ten years.

The new principal, who will succeed Mr. Stallings in that position, will move to Sikeston about August 1, it is expected. His wife, Mrs. Helen Irene Van Bibber, will teach in the Sikeston grade schools. Mr. and Mrs. Van Bibber have one child, an 11-year-old daughter.

The Sikeston Herald -- Sikeston, Scott County, Missouri -- July 6, 1944 -- Thursday -- Page #6.


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Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis John VanBebber and Margaret Chrisman Isaac VanBebber and Mary Martin Isaac C. VanBebber and Sarah McWilliams Louisa VanBebber and John Wesley Wilson

FAMILY OF JOHN WESLEY WILSONAND LOUISA VAN BEBBER

Front Row (L-R) Isaac, John, Maudie, Louisa,John Jr., and Harvey. Back Row (L-R) Hillie,

Charley and Maggie.

John Wesley Wilson was born March 19, 1854 in AL, and died January 10, 1940 in Stephens Co., OK. He married Louisa VanBebber December 24, 1882 in Montague Co., TX, daughter of Isaac VanBebber and Sarah McWilliams. She was born April 15, 1865 in KS, and died February 16, 1929 in Stephens Co., OK. Both are buried in Parks Cemetery, Santa Fe, Stephens Co., OK.

Children of John Wilson and Louisa VanBebber are:

2 i. Sarah Elizabeth Wilson, born March 18, 1884 in Montague Co., TX; died August 09, 1884 in Montague Co., TX.

3 ii. Charley Monroe Wilson, born October 10, 1885 in NM Territory; died December 02, 1945 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. He married Maggie Lee Ashton June 03, 1906 in Montague Co., TX; born March 07, 1887 in TX; died February 12, 1944 in OK.

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4 iii. Hillie Hursell Wilson, born August 30, 1888 in Indian Territory, OK; died July 21, 1975 in Duncan, Stephens Co., OK. He married Franki Nettie Harrell September 02, 1917 in Alma, Stephens Co., OK; born October 07, 1898 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK; died April 20, 1971.

5 iv. Maggie Myrtle Wilson, born March 20, 1890 in Indian Territory, OK; died August 12, 1953 in Duncan, Stephens Co., OK. She married James Henry Howton April 12, 1908 in Velma, Stephens Co., OK; born November 01, 1887 in Near Gainsville, TX; died July 18, 1946.

6 v. Harvey Chesley Wilson, born February 24, 1894 in Indian Territory, OK; died January 13, 1967 in Duncan, Stephens Co., OK. He married Nora Asilene Henry December 24, 1914 in Milroy, OK; born April 20, 1896 in Mountain Grove, OK; died May 02, 1978 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

7 vi. Isaac Sanford Wilson, born September 09, 1895 in Indian Territory, OK; died June 20, 1984 in Duncan, Stephens Co., OK. He married Blanche Whitener June 19, 1921 in Alma, Stephens Co., OK; born April 20, 1894 in Indian Territory, OK; died June 06, 1980 in Duncan, Stephens Co., OK.

8 vii. Maudie Ollie Wilson, born January 30, 1898; died March 01, 1952 in Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK. She married Ramon Harry Holden July 20, 1917 in South of Velma, Stephens Co., OK; born February 19, 1896 in Brownwood, Brown Co., TX; died January 30, 1975 in Nederland, Jefferson Co., TX.

9 viii. John Wesley Wilson, born November 05, 1900; died September 06, 1907 in Stephens Co., OK.


CALIFORNIA DEATH RECORDS

The following are two deaths from the California Death Records, between the years of 1940 and 1997, who have a Van Bibber connection.

Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds James VanBibber and Jane Irvine Joseph VanBibber and Susan Boone Sarah VanBibber and Alsa Woodward Cinderella Woodward and Robert E. Lee Doggett Adrah Jane Doggett and Henry G. Yost

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Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds Olive VanBibber and Nathan Boone Susan Boone and Joseph VanBibber Sarah VanBibber and Alsa Woodward Cinderella Woodward and Robert E. Lee Doggett Adrah Jane Doggett and Henry G. Yost Last Name: YostFirst Name: AdrahMiddle: Jane

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Birth Date: November 5, 1893Mother Maiden: WoodwardFather Last: DoggettSex: FBirth Place: IdahoDeath Place: Humboldt CountyDeath Date: September 7, 1958Age: 64 years--------------------

Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis John VanBebber and Margaret Chrisman Peter VanBebber and Martha Hunt Gabriel John VanBebber and Mary Stinnett John C. VanBebber and Mary Catherine Hannah Henry Clay VanBebber and Grace Ellen Morris Lula Bonnell VanBebber and Keith Abram

Last Name: AbramFirst Name: LulaMiddle: BonnellBirth Date: June 16, 1913Mother Maiden: MorrisFather Last: VanBebberSex: FBirth Place: MissouriDeath Place: Ventura CountyDeath Date: April 21, 1992Age: 78 years

KENTUCKY DEATH RECORDS

The following are two deaths from the Kentucky Death Records, between the years of 1911 and 2000, who have a Van Bibber connection.

John VanBibber and Chloe Staniford James VanBibber and Lois Reynolds Hannah VanBibber and Joshua Rawlings Elizabeth Rawlings and Jacob Lawson John Metz Lawson and Mary Hannah Gammon Grace M. Gammon and William A. Harper Wilma Merle Harper and Milton Chandler Scifres

Last Name: ScifresFirst Name: ChandlerMiddle Initial: Age: 79 yearsDeath Place: Lewis CountyResidence:

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Death Date: February 27, 1998Volume: 905Certificate: 00805Death Volume: 1998--------------------

Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis James VanBebber, Sr. and Hannah Hoover Isaac VanBebber and Hannah Long George VanBeber and Mary Elizabeth Tinsley William M. VanBever and Emily Jane Howard Robert VanBever, Sr. and Bertha Bailey Clara VanBever and Clarence A. Wardrup

Last Name: WardrupFirst Name: ClaraMiddle Initial: Age: 83 yearsDeath Place: Harlan CountyResidence: Death Date: January 10, 1986Volume: 901Certificate: 00162Death Volume: 1986

OHIO DEATH RECORDS

The following are two deaths from the Ohio Death Records, between the years of 1958 and 2000, who have a Van Bibber connection.

Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds Matthias VanBibber and Margaret Robinson Felicity Brown VanBibber and Moses Mann Hill Emily Branham and Martin Hill Joseph Rutherford Hill and Matilda D. Grose Laura Blane Hill and Russell Milroy Campbell Louise May Campbell and Cecil Madric Keenan

Name: Cecil M. KeenanGender: MaleDate of Death: March 28, 1987Volume: 26831Certificate: 024254Marital Status: MarriedPlace of Death: Ashtabula, Ashtabula CountyRace: WhiteResidence: Conneaut, Ashtabula CountyAge: 83 years

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Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds Matthias VanBibber and Margaret Robinson Olive Boone VanBibber and Robert Keenan William Van Keenan and Electra Caroline Grose Reuhama Ann Keenan and Charles Wesley Preast William Edward Preast and Martha Ann Drennen Gladys Amy Preast and Montie E. Drennan

Name: Gladys Amy DrennenGender: FemaleDate of Death: January 25, 1991Volume: 00193Certificate: 28420Marital Status: WidowedPlace of Death: Race: WhiteResidence: OhioAge: 90 years

OBITUARIES:

Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds Matthias VanBibber and Margaret Robinson Olive Boone VanBibber and Robert Keenan Majer Keenan and Moses Ocheltree Elizabeth Olive Ocheltree and Oliver Flannigan Skaggs James Wyatt Skaggs and Daisey L. Legg Bama E. Skaggs and Theodore E. Humphries

BAMA E. HUMPHRIES

Bama E. Skaggs Humphries, of Parkersburg, W.Va., died Sept. 6, 2003 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born in Ramont, W.Va. a daughter of the late James Wyatt Skaggs and Daisy L. Legg Skaggs. She was a homemaker and member of Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall South Congregation.

Survivors include son, Jim Humphries of Belpre, Ohio; daughter, Beth and spouse, Ed Currey of Parkersburg; two sisters, Jill and spouse, Fred Webb of Parkersburg and Ruby Cooney of Sissonville; nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Theodore E. Humphries; son, Jerry A. Humphries; brother, Reginald Skaggs; two sisters, Elva S. and infant Ollie Skaggs, and one great-grandchild.

Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at The Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with Ira Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Monday 3 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

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The Charleston Daily Mail -- Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia -- September 8, 2003.


Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds Matthias VanBibber and Margaret Robinson Olive Boone VanBibber and Robert Keenan Majer Keenan and Moses Ocheltree Elizabeth Olive Ocheltree and Oliver Flannigan Skaggs Leota A. Skaggs and Frank Summers Cole Thelma Kathleen Cole and Claude A. Bibb

CLAUDE A. "PECO" BIBB

Claude A. "Peco" Bibb, 95, of Ansted died Sept. 9, 2001, in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, following a short illness. Born March 8, 1906, in Gatewood, he was the son of the late John James and Sidney Ann Spencer Bibb. He was also preceded in death by: his wife, Thelma Kathleen Bibb on May 26, 1994; three sisters, Mamie French, Josephine McKnight and Irene Morris; two brothers, Milton Bibb and Henry Bibb; one grandson, Timothy Dix on Oct. 23, 1984. He was a member of Beacon Baptist Church, , Ansted, and of the UMWA. He was a retired coal miner.

Surviving are: two daughters, Patricia Brown and Jean A. Dix, both of Ansted; two sons, John W. and Fred A. Bibb, both of Ansted; two sisters, Ollie Pittsenbarger and Beatrice Skaggs, both of Montgomery; one brother, Robert Bibb of Ansted; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.

Service will be 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Ansted, with the Rev. Larry Gawthrop and the Rev. Don Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Westlake Cemetery, Ansted. Friends may call two hours prior to service at the funeral home. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Ansted, is in charge of arrangements.

The Charleston Daily Mail -- Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia -- September 11, 2001.


Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds John Jesse VanBibber and Rachel Greenlee Elizabeth VanBibber and Joseph Smith James Smith and Ann Sayre Serepta Jane Smith and Lewis Edgar Riffle Isaac Merchland Riffle and Rosa Lee Decker Ruba Agnes Riffle and Homer Jackson Bradshaw Golda Mae Bradshaw and Walter Garnett Hudnall

GOLDA M. HUDNALL

Golda M. Hudnall, 78, of Dunbar died Feb. 14, 2001, at home after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of TOPS, Dunbar. She was born in Kanawha County on May 7, 1922, to Homer Jackson Bradshaw and Ruba Agnes Riffle, who preceded her in death. She was also

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preceded in death by her husband, Walter Garnet Hudnall Sr. and daughters, Margaret Elizabeth Tyler and Nellie Don Hudnall.

Surviving: daughters, Martha Jane Johnson of Dunbar, Carolyn Smith of Poca; sons, Walter G. Hudnall Jr. of Dunbar, Homer Jackson Hudnall of Hurricane; sisters, Mary Williams and Pearl Remy, both of Gallipolis, Ohio; brothers, Herbert and Russell Bradshaw, both of Florida; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at Elk Funeral Home, Charleston. Service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Elk Funeral Home, Charleston, with the Rev. Phillip arral Home, Bowles officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, Ruthdale.

The Charleston Daily Mail -- Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia -- February 16, 2001.


Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds Matthias VanBibber and Margaret Robinson Olive Boone VanBibber and Robert Keenan Majer Keenan and Moses Ocheltree Elizabeth Olive Ocheltree and Oliver Flannigan Skaggs Walter Alonzo Skaggs and India Gracen Forbess

INDIA SKAGGS

India Skaggs, 90, of Mentor, died Friday, Nov. 1, 1991, in Lake West Hospital, Willoughby, Ohio, after a short illness. She was a former resident of Clear Creek, W.Va. She was a member of Willoughby Assembly of God.

Surviving: husband, Walter A.; daughters, Rebecca Harpster of Mentor, Rosalind Clevenger of Candler, N.C.; sisters, Julia Samples of Belle, Lelia Alderson of Chesapeake, W.Va.; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.

Service was Nov. 4, 1991, at Willoughby Assembly of God. Davis Funeral Home, Willoughby, was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Mentor Cemetery.

The Charleston Daily Mail -- Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia -- November 09, 1991.


John VanBibber and Chloe Staniford James VanBibber and Lois Reynolds Rhoda VanBibber and John Passmore Tanner Lydia Ann Tanner and John T. King

DEATH OF MRS. JOHN T. KING

The widow of the late John T. King died at her residence at the mouth of Tygart creek, Greenup county, Ky., at 6 o’clock Thursday morning, the cause of her death being consumption.

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Mrs. King had been suffering from the above disease for about three years past and was about fifty-two years of age. Her late husband was a widely known stock dealer and farmer. Mrs. King was also a well known and esteemed lady, and many friends regret her death.

She was twice married and leaves eight children, L. M. Glover, New Boston; Clyde E. King, Mrs. Eva B. Hogan Kenova, W. Va.; J. V. King, a reporter on the Morning Transcript, at Lexington, Ky., and J. F. Miles, Forest and Paris, who reside at home.

Portsmouth Times -- Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio -- March 21, 1894 -- Saturday.

Submitted by Bruce Logan -- [email protected]

James VanBibber and Sarah Margaret Bradburn John Wesley VanBibber and Janey Melissa Blevins

MRS. JOHN VANBIBBER

Funeral services for Mrs. Janey Melissa VanBibber, 71, will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at Quincy Christian Church. Rev. Karl Chapman is to officiate.

Mrs. VanBibber died Thursday at 10 a.m. at the home of a son, William Shepherd of Load. She was a lifelong resident of Greenup and Lewis Counties, Ky. In 1901 she was married to Wilson Shepherd who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband, John VanBibber; six children, Mrs. Mae Watkins of Urbana, Mrs. Nellie Bradley of Tipp City, Carman Shepherd of New Boston, William of Load, Mrs. Ruth Stephens of Argillite, Mrs. Inez Stanley of Wheelersburg; 37 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters.

Burial will be in Quincy Cemetery under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home. The body is at the home of William Shepherd of Load

Portsmouth Times -- Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio -- February, 3, 1950 -- Friday.


Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds Matthias VanBibber and Margaret Robinson Olive Boone VanBibber and Robert Keenan Edward McClung Keenan and Jane Coleman Summers Anna Eliza Agnes Keenan and Hiram Lee Walker Grover Cleveland Walker and Louie Edith Hypes

MRS. LOUIE EDITH WALKER

Mrs. Louie Edith Walker, 86, of Mount Nebo, Nicholas County, died Tuesday at home after a short illness. She was born in Tipton and was a member of Royal Chapel Methodist Church, Tipton.

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Surviving: sons, Roy L. and Frances, of Mount Nebo, Paul of Hico, Thomas R. of Kent, Ohio; daughter, Clara Belle Walker of Mount Nebo; sisters, Lella Evans and Lula Preast, of Swiss, Eva Brown of Poe, Leona Ganoe of Belleview, Fla.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.

Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Waters Funeral Home, Summersville, with the Rev. Wesley Pennington officiating. Burial will be in Zoar Cemetery, Keslers Cross Lanes. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

The Charleston Daily Mail -- Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia -- January 29, 1986 -- Wednesday.


James VanBibber and Margaret Jane Webb Abaline A. VanBibber and William Hollis Pauline Goldie Hollis

MISS PAULINE HOLLIS

Miss Pauline Hollis, who as taken critically ill at her home Sunday afternoon and taken to Munson hospital, Traverse City, passed away early Tuesday morning. Pauline Goldie Hollis, daughter of the late Wm. Hollis and Mrs. Lina Hollis, was born May 23, 1925 in Rapid City. When a small child she came with her parents to Kalkaska where she has since lived.

She was a sophomore in the Kalkaska High School.

Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Lina Hollis, one sister, Wilma Hollis, and two brothers, Willard and James, all at home.

Funeral services will be held at the Berg Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m., Rev. A. R. Ellis of South Boardman, officiating. Burial will be made in Evergreen cemetery.

The Leader and the Kalkaskian, 1943.

Information courtesy Leader and Kalkaskian, www.upnorthpub.com


Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis James VanBebber, Sr. and Hannah Hoover Margaret VanBebber and David Ross, Sr. David Ross, Jr. and Martha Jayne Daniel Boone Ross and Nancy Ellen Fannin Daniel Sanford Ross and Cora Belle Kelley William Elmo Ross and Wilma Whitt

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WILLIAM ROSS, 67

William E. "Bill" "Moe" Ross, 67, of Xenia, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, at a Dayton hospice.

He was a 1949 graduate of South Weber High School, a 1959 graduate of Rio Grande College and a 1969 graduate of Central State University with a master's degree. He completed post graduate hours at Wright State University in 1979. He was an Air Force veteran having served during the Korean War and worked at the atomic plant in Piketon, former Detroit Steel of New Boston and International Harvester. He retired in 1988 from Xenia City Schools having served as a teacher at Spring Valley Elementary and guidance counselor at Xenia High School and Greene Vocational School. He and his wife served as managers of the Days Inn of Berea, Ky., from 1989 to 1992.

Surviving are his wife, Wilma Ross; one son, Michael Ross of Beavercreek; one daughter, Shanna Ross of Xenia; one sister, Goldie Allen of Grafton and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cora Belle and Daniel Ross; six brothers; and two sisters.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Beavercreek Christian Church, 3009 Shakertown Road, Beavercreek, with fellowship following the service. Arrangements are under the direction of McColaugh Funeral Home, 836 North Detroit St., Xenia.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton or Clinton County.

The Portsmouth Times -- Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio -- September 1999.

Submitted by Jean Van Bibber Murphy -- [email protected]

RECENT DEATHS:

Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis Martha VanBebber and George Yoakum, Sr. Isaac Yoakum and Mary Davis Aaron Alvice Yoakum and Lucinda Elizabeth Duke Helen Manerva Yoakum and Andrew Davis Simmons Zee M. Simmons and Sarah Rebecca Hurst Cluster Simmons and Lillie Mae Ford

CLUSTER SIMMONS

Cluster Simmons, age 92, of New Tazewell, was born January 4,1912 in New Tazewell and passed away Friday, November 12, 2004 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, In.

He was preceded his death by his parents: Zee and Sarah (Hurst) Simmons; wife, Lillie Mae Simmons; son, Rev. Hollis Simmons; grandson, Randall Fay Ford; brothers: Frank and Otis Simmons; sisters: Nellie Kelly, P.L. Good and Cleo Davis. He married Lillie Mae Ford January 4, 1931 in New Tazewell. He was a tobacco and dairy farmer in Tennessee his entire life. He was a charter member and deacon of the MCM Missionary Baptist Church in New Tazewell and attended Harbor of Love Baptist Church in the

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Kendallville, In. area. Cluster's love of the holy scriptures began in his early years and continued throughout his whole life. As a young boy, Cluster's ministry was song leader in his home church and that same lifelong singing ministry continued at Sacred Heart Home with the nursing staff.

Survivors include his daughter, Wanda Holton of Kendallville, In.; daughter and son-in-law: Irene and John Ford of Wolverine, Mi. son and daughter-in-law: Lee and Brenda Simmons of Virginia Beach, Va.;daughter-in-law, Norma Simmons of New Tazewell; 7 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sisters: Hallie Wilcox and Ollie Meyers both of New Tazewell.

Funeral Services were held 8 p.m. with Rev. Marvin Simmons officiating. Songs by Living Water. Graveside Services were held 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 16 at Fairview Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Kendall Ford, Cary Ford, Michael Holton, Michael Weaver, Jonathan Simmons and Greg Simmons. Honorary pallbearers: deacons of MCM Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideons.

Coffey Funeral Home in charge.

Knoxville News Sentinel -- Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee -- November 14, 2004 -- Sunday.


Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis James VanBebber, Sr. and Hannah Hoover Isaac VanBebber and Hannah Long James VanBebber and Elizabeth Jane Snuffer James Seaton VanBebber and Charity S. Asher Albert Edward VanBibber and Elsie Harris Phillip Donald VanBibber and Ella Wiese

ELLA VANBIBBER, 87

Ella M. VanBibber, 87, of Grand Island, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church. There will be a family prayer service at 2:15 p.m. also at the church. The Rev. Robert Harms will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand Island Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at All Faiths Funeral Home.

Mrs. VanBibber was born March 5, 1917, at Swanville, Minn., to August and Augusta (Mueller) Wiese.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip, in 1959.

Survivors of the immediate family include two daughters, Patty Whitt and Louise Andersen, both of Grand Island; three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Nancy VanBibber of Grand Island, Roy and Cathy VanBibber of Grand Island, Roger and Connie VanBibber of Marquette; and two sisters, Dora Koch of Grand Island and Edna Naimen of Casper, Wyo.

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Those also left to cherish her memory are 15 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Ella moved to Grand Island at age 8, was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church and received her education in Grand Island.

She was united in marriage to Phillip VanBibber at Smith Center, Kan. They made their home in Grand Island, where she worked at the Nebraska Veterans Home, Twin Rivers Company and retired from Leon Plastics.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the church's Ruth Society and Golden Years, and the Beet Ranch Club. Ella enjoyed puzzles, listening to talking books and most of all cherished time spent with her family.

Her parents; her husband, who died in 1959; grandson, Jeffrey; brother, Franz; and son-in-law, James Whitt, preceded her in death.

Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice. Daily Independent -- Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska -- November 25, 2004 -- Thursday.


Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis Peter VanBebber and Ellinor VanBibber Peter VanBibber and Catherine Ridenour Thomas Ives Fulfer and Olive VanBibber George Washington Fulfer and Anna Preston Davis Frederick J. Fulfer and Ola Bell Hutto Jaunita Fulfer and Lawrence Dud Stafford

--and--

Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds Ellinor VanBibber and Peter VanBebber Peter VanBibber and Catherine Ridenour Thomas Ives Fulfer and Olive VanBibber George Washington Fulfer and Anna Preston Davis Frederick J. Fulfer and Ola Bell Hutto Jaunita Fulfer and Lawrence Dud Stafford

JAUNITA F. STAFFORD

Jaunita F. Stafford, 83 of Los Alamos, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, following a long illness.

She was born in Ralls, Texas, March 6, 1921, the loving daughter of Fred Fulfer and Ola Hutto Fulfer. She married Lawrence Dud Stafford in Matador, Texas, Nov. 3, 1939. She graduated from Matador high school.

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Jaunita moved to Los Alamos in 1946. She was employed by First National Bank of Santa Fe and the Zia Co.

In 1961 she and her husband moved to Las Cruces where they worked at White Sands on the Apollo project. In 1972 they returned to Los Alamos where Jaunita worked for the Los Alamos Schools until her retirement in 1984. She was a member of Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church in White Rock. She was a long-time volunteer with the Los Alamos hospital Auxiliary.

She is survived by her son, Ron Stafford and wife Carolyn of Chama ; grandsons: Darrin Stafford and wife Myra of Los Alamos, Darril Stafford and wife Christina of Los Alamos, Darrik Stafford and wife Emma of Los Alamos, Kevin Stafford of Chicago, Scott Downing and wife Donna of Los Alamos and nine great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions should be directed to the Los Alamos Hospital Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister and spouse.

A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church in White Rock.

Los Alamos Monitor -- Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico -- November 6, 2004 -- Saturday.


Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis John VanBebber and Margaret Chrisman William VanBebber and Elizabeth Barbee James Henry VanBebber and Elizabeth Jane Baker Arval Agustus VanBebber and Julia Florence Watson Marvin Earl VanBebber and Ruth Ann Daugherty Alfred Robert VanBebber, Sr. and Lena Francis Wilson Kimberly Sue VanBebber and Wimpee Rouse

KIMBERLY SUE VANBEBBER-ROUSE Our beloved Kimberly Sue VanBebber-Rouse, 43, Topeka, KS, passed from this life on November 23, 2004, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 30 at the Maple Hill Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a trust fund to benefit daughter, Chevy Rouse c/o Commerce Bank, 4020 Rainbow, Kansas City, KS, 66103.

Kimberly was born and raised in Kansas City, KS. She was a nurse. She had been an active member of Narcotics Anonymous during the last four years.

Kimberly is survived by her husband, Wimpee and daughter, Chevy Elaine Rouse, Topeka; daughter, Christine Taylor and grandson, Eric Tyler Zimmer, Kansas City, KS; parents, Alfred VanBebber, Sr., and Lena Johnson and stepfather, Pete Johnson, Kansas City, KS; sister, Marilyn Martin, Parkville, MO; brother, Alfred VanBebber, Jr., Kansas City, KS; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

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Kansas City Star -- Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri -- November 25, 2004 -- Thursday.

Submitted by Debbie Fox -- [email protected]

Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis Peter VanBebber and Ellinor VanBibber Levicy VanBebber and John Liford Nancy Liford and George Hatfield John Hatfield and Hannah Muncey Sally A. Hatfield and William Martin Janie Martin and Millard Pillion Kinard Junior Pillion

--and--

Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds Ellinor VanBibber and Peter VanBebber Levicy VanBebber and John Liford Nancy Liford and George Hatfield John Hatfield and Hannah Muncey Sally A. Hatfield and William Martin Janie Martin and Millard Pillion Kinard Junior Pillion

KINARD J. PILLION

Kinard J. Pillion, age 76, of Mt. Zion Community, of Tazewell, was born July 13, 1928 in Lee County, Va. and passed away August 28, 2004.

He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by parents: Millard and Janie Martin Pillion; brothers: Lucian, Frank, Floyd, Elmo, Shelby, Willard and Obie; sisters: Ella, Annie and Flossie; nephews: Cecil, Billy Pillion and Roger Lee Miracle.

Survivors include his nephews: Ray, Cecil, Pascal, Estel, Oscar, David, Millard Lee, Wayne Pillion and Raymond Miracle; nieces: Bernice Yeary, Jerlene Jones, Cathy Sowders, Regina Bartram, Joyce Shepherd, Wanda Bright, Joan Storm, Ella Richardson and Faye Jones; a host of cousinsand friends.

Funeral Services were held 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 31 at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Travis Pressnell officiating. Music provided by Mary Hopkins and Amber Pillion. Graveside Services will be held 10 a.m.Wednesday, September 1 at Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Pallbearers: nephews.

Reece Funeral Home & Valley Chapel in charge. 869-3651 or 626-4249.

Middlesboro Daily News -- Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky -- September 1, 2004 -- Wednesday.


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Peter VanBibber, Sr. and Marguery Bounds John Jesse VanBibber and Rachel Greenlee Elizabeth VanBibber and Richard Tillis Clark Tillis and Mary Margaret Priddy Millard Ray Tillis and Glenna Marie Landon Martha Marie Tillis and Jack E. Darling, Sr.

MARTHA L. DARLING MARION -- Martha L. Darling, 77, of Marion, died at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, at her residence.

Born on Sept. 7, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Millard and Glenna (Landon) Tillis.

On April 25, 1948, in Marion, she married Jack E. Darling Sr., who preceded her in death on Oct. 8, 1995.

She was a sales associate with Wal-Mart and a member of Fite Memorial Baptist Church.

She is survived by three sons, Jack Darling Jr. of Marion, Roger (Maryanna) Darling of Columbus and Mark (Jamie) Darling of Caledonia; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a brother, Harry Tillis of Milwaukee, Wis. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jorja Darling, and a brother, Howard Tillis.

Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, at Boyd Funeral Home with Pastor David Carlyle officiating. Burial is in Chapel Heights Memory Gardens. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice.

The Marion Star -- Marion, Marion County, Ohio -- November 15, 2004 -- Monday.


Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis Peter VanBebber and Ellinor VanBibber Levicy VanBebber and John Liford William Pryor Liford and Sara Elizabeth Pugh James Robert Liford and Alice Spicer Earnest Liford and Etta Runyan Raymond Liford

--and--

Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds Ellinor VanBibber and Peter VanBebber Levicy VanBebber and John Liford William Pryor Liford and Sara Elizabeth Pugh

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James Robert Liford and Alice Spicer Earnest Liford and Etta Runyan Raymond Liford

RAYMOND LIFORD

Raymond Liford, 75, Martinsville, died November 15, 2004. He was born December 8, 1928 in Indianapolis. He worked for Perfect Auto Glass for 12 years, retiring in 1982. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Veteran's Hospital.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thur., November 18 at Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center - Morris St., with calling 4 to 8 p.m. Wed., November 17.

Survivors include his sons, Chris and Steven Liford; daughters, Donna R. Daugherty, Cynthia A. Webster and Shellie M. Moulton; sisters, Roberta Gleason and Phyllis Tillsberry; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and nephew, Clifford Liford, Jr.

The Indianapolis Star -- Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana -- November 17, 2004 -- Wednesday.


Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis Martha VanBebber and George Yoakum, Sr. Isaac Yoakum and Mary Davis Aaron Alvice Yoakum and Lucinda Elizabeth Duke John Marcellus Yoakum and Louisa Birchfield Millard W. Yoakum and Charlotte H. Cheek Roy Alvis Yoakum and Lola Campbell

ROY A. YOAKUM Roy A. Yoakum, passed away November 15, 2004. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19, at the McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Rd., with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 Thursday, at the Chapel.

Mr. Yoakum was born Oct. 6, 1914, in Tazewell, TN.

He is preceded by his wife, Lola, sons, Kenneth and Doyle Yoakum, daughters, Christine Baumgarder and Verna Jannette Tanner. Mr. Yoakum is survived by his daughter Helen Campbell and son David Yoakum, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Kansas City Star -- Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri -- November 16, 2004 -- Tuesday.

Submitted by Roy Yoakum -- [email protected]

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CEMETERY RECORDS:

Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis Peter VanBebber and Ellinor VanBibber Jacob VanBebber and Catherine Ann Guthrie Vardeman VanBebber and Elenore Francis Dodson Lucy Jane VanBebber and John W. Bennett Edna E. Bennett and Mike A. Arrington

--and--

Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds Ellinor VanBibber and Peter VanBebber Jacob VanBebber and Catherine Ann Guthrie Vardeman VanBebber and Elenore Francis Dodson Lucy Jane VanBebber and John W. Bennett Edna E. Bennett and Mike A. Arrington

ROSE HILL CEMETERY

Bennett, John W. Dec. 11, 1853 - Jan. 20, 1943Bennett, Lucy J. Aug. 29, 1853 - May 1, 1917Arrington, Dr. Mike A. 1887 - 1959Arrington, Edna E. 1885 - 1960

Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri -- Copied by Robert & May Cartee Couch -- Printed: 1991 -- Page #51.


Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis John VanBebber and Margaret Chrisman Nancy VanBebber and William Renfro John Renfro and Elizabeth Wilds

Children: William Renfro Nancy Renfro

ANTIOCH CEMETERY

Renfro, William, son of J. & E., d. Sept. 29, 1847 - aged 2 yr., 11 mo., 5 da.Renfro, Nancy, dau. of J. & E., d. Sept. 1, 1847 - aged 1 yr., 6 mo., 13 da.

Cemetery Records of Ray County, Missouri, Volume #1 -- Published by Elizabeth Prather Ellsberry -- Page #17.


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TOMBSTONES:

John VanBibber and Chloe Staniford James VanBibber and Lois Reynolds

Inscription:

JAMES VANBIBBERDIED

Aug. 5, 1841Aged 79 yr.

3 ds.----

Location: Van Bibber Cemetery, (Little Sandy River) Greenup County, KentuckyDate of Photo: July 26, 1992 (Sunday)Photographer: Gary R. Hawpe


BITS AND PIECES:

Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis Isaac VanBibber Jr. and Elizabeth Hays Susannah VanBibber and Thomas Hickerson Melissa Hickerson and Fountain Baker Sampson Thomas Sampson and Constance Margaret Sears

Page #23.

Married 13 February 1881, Mr. Thomas SAMPSON, late of Colorado, and Miss Tonie SEARS, daughter of J.M. SEARS of Easley township.

Page #135.

Mrs. Constance W. Sampson, 25, of Easley township, Macon county, Missouri died 10 December 1885 from lung disease. She had been a Missouri resident all her life. She leaves a husband. Interment in Shirley cemetery.

Macon County Missouri Marriages and Deaths 1874-1888 -- Compiled by Phyllis E. Mears -- 1990.


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Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis Isaac VanBibber Jr. and Elizabeth Hays Susannah VanBibber and Thomas Hickerson Melissa Hickerson and Fountain Baker Sampson Lucy J. Sampson and Willis Perry Wright

Mrs. Lucy WRIGHT died at her home southwest of LaPlata, Mo. 16 January 1907 from blood poison in her hand. She was the widow of the late Perry WRIGHT and the mother of five surviving sons and one daughter.

Macon County Missouri Obituaries 1904-1920 -- Compiled by Phyllis E. Mears -- 1989 -- Page #73.


WEDDINGS:

Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds Matthias VanBibber and Margaret Robinson David Campbell Robinson VanBibber and Jane Ann Williams Moses Hill VanBibber and Johanna D. Pierson Joseph Franklin VanBibber and Nancy Arabella Drake Alfred Hale VanBibber and Grace Evelett Edens Harold Franklin VanBibber and Violet Irene Hayzlett Joseph Franklin VanBibber and Elizabeth Jane Stone

STONE-VANBIBBER

Humphreys Memorial Church at Sissonville will be the setting at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, with the Rev. James C. Fisher officiating, when marriage vows are exchanged by Miss Elizabeth Jane Stone and Joseph Franklin VanBibber.

Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Stone of Rt. 4, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. VanBibber of Dayton Drive.

Miss Stone and her fiancé are graduates of Sissonville High School. She also was graduated from Center College and has a position with the Kanawha Valley Bank.

She will be attended by Mrs. Kenneth R. Stone as matron of honor, Mrs. Parker McCray and Miss Karen Sue Price as bridesmaids.

The future bridegroom will complete his degree in business management at West Virginia State College in December. He is employed by Union Carbide Corp.

The Charleston Daily Mail -- Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia -- October 1959.


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Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds Matthias VanBibber and Margaret Robinson David Campbell Robinson VanBibber and Jane Ann Williams Moses Hill VanBibber and Johanna D. Pierson Joseph Franklin VanBibber and Nancy Arabella Drake Alfred Hale VanBibber and Grace Evelett Edens David Clemon VanBibber and Eunice Katherine Hayzlett Danny Lee VanBibber and Naomi Lynn Casto

SISSONVILLE PAIR WEDSIN HOME BRIDAL FRIDAY

The marriage of Miss Naomi Lynn Casto to Danny Lee Van Bibber, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Van Bibber of Sissonville, was performed Friday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.N. Fisher, also of Sissonville. The Rev. Clarence Edens officiated.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a long gown of lace over white satin with an empire waist and a floor-length train. Her elbow-length veil was held by a crown outlined in pearls and she carried a bouquet of white carnations.

Her sister, Carolyn Sue Casto, was maid of honor in a floor-length pale pink gown with a lace-covered bodice and floor-length train. A floral headpiece held her pink veil and she carried a bouquet of pink and burgundy carnations. Joe Van Bibber, cousin of the bridegroom, was best man.

After a small reception at the Fisher home, the couple left for a wedding trip to Ohio.

They are graduates of Sissonville High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. He is a student at West Virginia State College where he is a member of the College Club and the Golf Club. They will make their home in Sissonville.

The Charleston Daily Mail -- Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia -- June 9, 1968 -- Sunday.


ANNIVERSARIES:

John VanBibber and Chloe Staniford Margery VanBibber and Andrew Donnally, Jr. VanBibber Donnally and Mary Boyd Waggoner Hamilton Morris and Ellen C. Donnally Donnally Morris and Rose __________ Donnally Hamilton Morris and Anne Byrne Buckner

MORRISES MARK 57TH ANNIVERSARY

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Mr. and Mrs. Donnally Hamilton Morris celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary Friday afternoon with a reception in the Activities Building of the First Presbyterian Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Morris, both native Charlestonians, live on McClung Street. They were married on Dec. 25, 1917, by a Presbyterian minister in Des Moines, Iowa, where Mr. Morris was serving with the army during World War I. They lived there two years before returning to Charleston.

Mrs. Morris is the former Miss Anne Byrne Buckner. Mr. Morris is retired from Charleston Transit Co. where he was purchasing agent. Both are active in the First Presbyterian Church.

Their three sons and their families were hosts for the reception. The sons are Donnally Morris, Jr. and Robert Lee Morris of St. Albans and Buckner Morris of Chattanooga. The Morrises have five grandchildren.

The Charleston Daily Mail -- Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia -- January 1, 1975 -- Wednesday.


Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis Peter VanBebber and Ellinor VanBibber Jacob VanBebber and Catherine Ann Guthrie James Henry VanBebber and Ruth Ann Hooker Jerry Edward VanBeber and Julia Lemanda Little James Goslestor VanBeber and Dora Elvira Barrett

--and--

Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds Ellinor VanBibber and Peter VanBebber Jacob VanBebber and Catherine Ann Guthrie James Henry VanBebber and Ruth Ann Hooker Jerry Edward VanBeber and Julia Lemanda Little James Goslestor VanBeber and Dora Elvira Barrett

VAN BEBERS TO BE FETED

Mr. and Mrs. James Van Beber of Greeley will be honored at a 55th wedding anniversary family dinner at the Red Steer Restaurant Sunday.

Hosts will be their six sons and daughters and their spouses, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Van Beber of Estes Park, Mr. and Mrs. John (Dorothy) Pfleiderer, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Van Beber of Lawton, Okla., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Van Beber of Eaton, Mr. and Mrs. James (Darleen) Arnold and Mr. and Mrs. Tom (Judy) Griffin of Milliken. Also hosting the event are their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ed Van Beber, and their son-in-law, Jim Nelson. There are 20 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Dora Barrett and James Van Beber were married at Westville, Okla., Oct. 21, 1924. They came to Colorado in 1930, and farmed east of Greeley. Van Beber also worked for the City of Greeley before his retirement in 1963.

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The Greeley Tribune -- Greeley, Weld County, Colorado -- October 18, 1979 -- Thursday.


QUERIES:

I was looking at some old newsletters and noticed in one of them where Nathan Boone Craig, grandson of Nathan and Olive Van Bibber Boone, was in possession of the Nathan Boone family bible in 1878. Does anyone know what happened to this bible or who is in possession of it? I have been trying to track it down for years.

Adaire Anderson -- [email protected]

MILITARY NEWS:

Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis John VanBebber and Margaret Chrisman Isaac VanBebber and Mary Martin Isaac C. VanBebber and Sarah McWilliams Louisa VanBebber and John Wesley Wilson Charley Monroe Wilson and Maggie Lee Ashton Joy Opal Wilson and Cleburn Monroe Brown Betty Jean Brown and Allen Lee Hawpe Gary Ray Hawpe

FIRST SERGEANT REENLISTS ON TOP OFMOUNT SURIBACHI, IWO JIMA

Feb 23 - Fifty years to the day of the American flag raising on top of Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima, First Sergeant Gary R. Hawpe, company First Sergeant, was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps and took the oath of allegiance to the United States, reenlisting for an additional three years.

The word was passed throughout the III Marine Expeditionary Force if there were any Marines up for reenlistment, there was to be a reenlistment ceremony on top of Mt. Suribachi to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the American flag raising during the battle of Iwo Jima.

"The opportunity was there and I went for it," stated Hawpe. "After twenty-one years in the Marine Corps, this has got to be one of my greatest thrills. To stand there and reenlist on top of Mt. Suribachi, knowing that fifty years ago to the day, in the heat of battle, five Marines and a Navy Corpsman took old glory and hosted her up on a pole to signify that the American forces had took Suribachi."

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Sixty-two Marines stationed at Iwakuni and Okinawa, Japan took the reenlistment oath from Major General Carlton W. Fulford, Jr., commanding general of III MEF.

The ceremony was opened with the playing of the American and Japanese national anthems, followed by invocation. Opening remarks were made by MajGen Wayne E. Rollins, commanding general of Camp Smedley D. Butler, who later introduced MajGen Fulford.

During the ceremony, Fulford gave and emotional speech about the Marines who gave their lives during the battle.

The discharges were read by SgtMaj. Donald K. Stark, III MEF Sergeant Major.

The sixty-two reenlistees raised their right hands and took the enlisted oath from MajGen Fulford.

A commemoration wreath was laid by the two generals as a 21-gun salute sounded and Taps was played afterwards. The solemn event ended with the retiring of the colors as Marines looked on from where men fought so bravely 50 years ago.

A tour of Iwo Jima preceded the reenlistment ceremony for the sixty-two reenlistees and over 200 visitors who came along to see the hallowed ground Marines before them had fought and died on.

The tour visited Requiem Hill, a memorial to the war dead of both nations, Tenzan Memorial, erected by the Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare, Marine Corps cemetery marker, located on the site of the former cemetery of the 3rd and 4th Marine Division used during the battle. Also visited were LtGen Kuribayashi's Headquarter cave, Sandstone monument, Invasion beach, Japanese naval guns and the 40 th Anniversary memorial which was dedicated in 1985 during a ceremony attended by American and Japanese survivors who put their differences behind them; meeting in peace and friendship.

On top of Mt. Suribachi the touring party was able to view various monuments to include the memorial for Sgt Genaust, who filmed the famous flag raising as Joe Rosenthal shot his famous photo.

"This is something that I will long remember," stated Hawpe. "It was a motivating experience to stand there and reenlist on top of Mt. Suribachi and tour the island, learning about the battle itself."

Alpha Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance, Combat Assault Battalion Newsletter -- March 1, 1995 -- Volume #4 -- Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan.


RECENT BIRTHS:

Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis James VanBebber, Sr. and Hannah Hoover Isaac VanBebber and Hannah Long James VanBebber and Elizabeth Jane Snuffer Isaac Franklin VanBibber and Louisa Ellen Sharp Rufus Ernest VanBibber and Julia Agnes Austin Frances Mary VanBibber and Lee Henry Williams Jerry Allen Williams and Rita Mary Galvan

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Micheal Allen Williams and Tania Rea Fogliani Riley Evan Williams

--and-- Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis James VanBebber, Sr. and Hannah Hoover Mary Malinda VanBebber and Powell Hamilton Sharp John B. Sharp and Nancy Ann Youngblood Louisa Ellen Sharp and Isaac Franklin VanBibber Rufus Ernest VanBibber and Julia Agnes Austin Frances Mary VanBibber and Lee Henry Williams Jerry Allen Williams and Rita Mary Galvan Micheal Allen Williams and Tania Rea Fogliani Riley Evan Williams

I am proud to announce the birth of my great nephew, Riley Evan Williams, born to the parents of Micheal Allen Williams and Tania Rea Fogliani. Riley was born on September 28, 2004, 1:52 p.m., at the Manora Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas. He weighed 6 lbs. 11 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches at birth. Mother and son are doing fine. Riley is a double 6th great grandson of James VanBebber, Sr. and Hannah Hoover.

Submitted by Terry Williams -- [email protected]

John VanBibber and Chloe Staniford James VanBibber and Lois Reynolds Cyrus VanBibber and Mary S. Rachel Timberlake Cyrus Van Bibber, Jr. and Sophia Baker Marshall Baker Van Bibber and Harriet Agnes Ghent Louise Margaret Van Bibber and Melvin Lenzy Clarke Anna Carol Clarke and Warren Stanley Nechodom James Stephen Nechodom and Amalia Valladares Jason Daniel Nechodom and Annie Rios Daniel Sebastian Nechodom

We would like to announce the belated birth announcement of our great grandson Daniel Sebastain Nechodom. He was born in San Diego, California the son of Jason Daniel Nechodom and Annie Rios on January 22, 2004. All are doing fine. Daniel is the 6th great grandson of James Van Bibber and Lois Reynolds.

Submitted by Anna Nechodom -- [email protected]

SOUND OFF:

From: [email protected] (Keith Wilson)To: [email protected] (Gary Hawpe)

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Dear Gary,

I've just finished reading the first year of the Van Bibber newsletters. Thank you for all your hard work. I really am enjoying catching up. Just five more years to go. Keith (Van Bever) Wilson

From: [email protected] (Sue Olsen) To: [email protected] (Gary Hawpe)

Dear Gary,

Thank you for the wonderful service you have given so many relatives. I hope someone will continue with the newsletter.

Thanks so much. Sarah Sue Davis Olsen

From: [email protected] (Jean Murphy)To: [email protected] (Gary Hawpe) Hi Gary,

Thanks for another good and uplifting newsletter! Gee, we're going to miss you!

Jean

Van Bibber Website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~blogan/

The editor reserves the right to edit contributions to the newsletter.Editor of the Van Bibber Pioneers Electronic Newsletter:Gary R. Hawpe -- [email protected] of the Van Bibber FTM database -- 53,226 names

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