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Christopher [Billy Ray, Fred Edgar, Harry Edwin, Frederick Luman, James Edwin, Luman H., --?--] died March 12, 2011, at his home in Monticello, Wayne County, Ky. He was born June 17, 1977, in Somerset, Pulaski County, Ky., son of Bill Parmelee and the late Bonnie (Brooks) Cordell. Among his survivors are his father, Bill; brother Jonathan; nephew Chase; and grandmother Louise (Kendrick) Parmelee. Burial was at Monticello's Kendrick Cemetery. The Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in Monticello was in charge of arrangements. |
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Elizabeth [Laddon, James, Robert, Hiel C., John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] , a longtime employee of the Brown Shoe Co., died Sept. 22, 2011, at Potosi Manor Care Center in her hometown of Potosi, Washington County, Mo., She was born Jan. 19, 1918 in Potosi, the daughter of Laddon and Laura (Morgan) Parmley. Elizabeth and James Edward Bunch were married in Feb. 13, 1936, in Potosi; he died in 1981. She enjoyed crocheting and preparing her flower and vegetable garden for the growing season. She was an energetic lady who loved to shop, go to yard sales and was always ready to attend an auction or flea market. Elizabeth is survived by three granddaughters; six great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; sister Grace Green of St. Louis, Mo.; brothers Luther Parmley of St. Louis, and Floyd Parmley of Irondale, Washington County, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by daughter Barbara Jean Wren; sons James E. and Donald W. Bunch; sisters Bertha Lee Patterson, Mary Wright and Barbara Kostecki; and brothers James, Robert and Raymond Parmley. Burial took place at Potosi's Sunset Hill Cemetery. The Moore Funeral Home in Potosi was in charge of arrangements. |
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Ethel [Thomas Benton, William Henry, John, Richard, Ephraim, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] died Dec. 30, 2011, at Granby House in Granby, Newton County, Mo., following a lengthy illness. She was born June 23, 1916, in Newton County, the daughter of Benton and Nellie (Henry) Parmley, and was a lifelong area resident and a cosmetologist. She married John York, who preceded her in death in 1975, and is survived by sister Juanita Williams of Newtonia, Newton County, Mo.; brother Thomas "Joe" of Seneca, Newton County, Mo.; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers Henry, George, and Johnny; and sisters Ella and Irma. Burial was at Granby's Berwick Cemetery. The Clark Funeral Home Chapel in Granby was in charge of arrangements. Contributions in Ethel's memory may be made to the Ethel York Memorial Fund, c/o Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 26, Granby, 64844. |
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George [Luke Wheelock, George Everett, Luke Wheelock, Daniel Everett, Asaph, Jonathan, Joshua, John, John] died at his home in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Fla., on Nov. 5, 2011. He was born Jan. 8, 1951, in Lincoln, Addison County, Vt., the son of Luke and Evelyn M. Parmelee. His survivors include soul mate Karen Rome, daughters Jaime and Jennifer, and sister Marilyn Parmelee. He was predeceased by his first wife, Joan (Hawks) Parmelee. His family and friends celebrate his life at The Chart House in Weehawken, N.J. |
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Grace [Chester Wilfred, Chester Nelson, Frederick David, William Cockfield, Solomon, Mark, Mark, Job, John, John; and also Chester Wilfred, Chester Nelson, Frederick David, Elisa Ann, Reuben, Levi, Mark, Job, John, John], widow of Eric G. Nygard and a resident of Southington, Hartford County, Conn., died Feb. 3, 2011, at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford, New Haven County, Conn. She was born in Attleboro, Bristol County, Mass., on July 10, 1924, the daughter of the Rev. Chester Wilfred and Sarah (Wilcox) Parmley. She is survived by daughter Sharon Hudson of Southington; son Paul of Southington; brother Robert of Lenoir, Caldwell County, N.C.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Grace was also predeceased by brother Stanley. A private graveside service will be held in the spring in Southington's South End Cemetery. The Paul A. Shaker / Farmingdale Funeral Home, New Britain, was in charge of arrangements. |
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Jane, a legal secretary and real estate agent, died Oct. 7, 2011, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. She was born Nov. 21, 1930, the daughter of Russell and Helen Runk, in Chicago, Cook County, Ill. She was the former wife of David L. Parmelee [Charles "Allen" Allyn, Charles A., James, James, James, Moses, Hezekiah, Joel, John, John]. Jane graduated from Whitefish Bay High School in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wis., and attended UCLA where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. She enjoyed reading, traveling with friends--and beating them at cards--and volunteered with the Mary Duke Guild. She is survived by sons Larry of Los Angeles and John of Seattle, King County, Wash.; daughter Meredith of Los Angeles; and seven grandchildren. Burial was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills. |
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Joyce, widow of Charles C. Parmley [Thomas H., Del Vere, Walter "William" Lafayette, John, Giles, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] and a cafeteria worker for many years, died Feb. 12, 2011. She was born Feb. 2, 1924, in Crawford County, Ark., to Jesse and Mary Ellen (Brewer) Hall. Joyce married Walter N. Scoggins in 1949 and they had three children. They moved to the Kansas City area in 1951, and later divorced. In 1962, Joyce married Charles Parmley. She worked at the Forum Cafeteria in Independence, Jackson County, Mo., for many years, and later, operated a children's day care from her home. Joyce was a long-time member of the Life Church of Kansas City, where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was preceded in death by husband Charles in 1994; infant son Michael Charles Parmley; and all four of her siblings. She is survived by four children, Walter Scoggins, Jess Scoggins, Judy Gunderson, and Patti Parmley O'Neal; eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Burial was at Mt. Washington Cemetery in Independence. The Carson-Speaks Funeral Home of Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
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Mary [Randolph Hay, Roland Duvall, Miles, Emerson Bell, Garner, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] died Oct. 12, 2011, at her home in a Mowrystown, Highland County, Ohio. She was born in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, on Dec. 23, 1955, the daughter of Randolph and Zella (Kirk) Parmley. Among her survivors are sons Josh Wilder of Sardinia, Brown and Highland counties, Ohio, and Jeremy Wilder of Milford, Clermont and Hamilton counties, Ohio; daughter Tina Yonker of Blanchester, Clinton and Warren counties, Ohio.; brothers Randy Parmley of Batavia, Clermont County, Ohio, and Allan Parmley of Camp Dennison, Hamilton County, Ohio; sisters Anna Fantetti of Mowrystown, Donna Riehle of Newtonsville, Clermont County, Ohio, and Evelyn "Kay" Sturgeon of Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles, Ohio, was in charge of arrangements. Burial followed in Locust Grove Cemetery near Peebles. |
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Paul [Alfred Ambrose, Van Buren, Hiel C., John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a resident of St. Louis, Mo., and member of International Labor Union Local #42 for more than 60 years, died May 18, 2011. He was born March 8, 1928, the son of Alfred and Bridget "Vergie" Emma (Boyer) Parmeley, in Missouri. Among his survivors are son Paul D.; sisters Virginia McBride and Nellie Kappler; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Rosemary (Delia), brothers Pat, Steve, Tom, Raymond, Robert, Frank, Roy, Harry, Ralph and Firmin; and sisters Mary Wildhagen and Emma Torbett. Buchholz Spanish Lake Mortuary in St. Louis was in charge of arrangements. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in Potosi, Mo. Donations in Paul's memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. |
Philip [Howard William, Wallace Joel, Howard Royce, Joel Royce, William, Dan, Lemuel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a flying enthusiast, died Feb. 17, 2011. Born Oct. 29, 1941, in Hudson, Summit County, Ohio, he was the son of Howard and Anne (Stein) Parmelee. He attended Hudson schools, graduating in 1959. He obtained a commercial airplane license and was a certified flight instructor. He served in the Army and worked for the housing department for the city of Los Angeles for a number of years before retiring to Florida where he joined a friend in cattle ranching. He is survived by a cousin, Kathryn Newbolt Davis of Camillus, Onondaga County, N.Y., and friends. |
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Robert [William J., William W., Owen J., Jehiel Nettleton, Jeremiah, Timothy, Mark, Job, John, John] died May 19, 2011, at his home in Elizabeth, Union County, N.J., surrounded by his family. He was 78. Born in Waterbury, New Haven County, Conn., the son of William and Rose Parmelee, Robert lived in Wallingford, New Haven County, Conn., before moving to Elizabeth in 1968. He was an airman first class in the Air Force during the Korean War. Robert was a graduate of Norte Dame High School in West Haven, New Haven County, Conn., and attended the University of Connecticut in Waterbury. Robert was the East Coast regional director for American Refractories and Crucible Corp. of North Haven, New Haven County, Conn., before his retirement in 1996. He was a parishioner of St. Genevieve's Roman Catholic Church in Elizabeth, a member of St. Vincent DePaul Church in Dingman's Ferry, Pa., and a member of the American Foundrymen's Assn. Among his survivors are his wife of 54 years, Muriel; sons Patrick, Michael, Kevin and David; daughters Maryann Parmelee, Kathleen Falk and Maureen Caplette; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by son John. Burial was at Newark's Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home of Westfield, N.J., was in charge of arrangements. Donations in his memory may be made to the Valerie Fund of Maplewood, N.J., St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or a charity of your choice. |
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Ruth [unplaced], a fourth-generation Californian, died Jan. 7, 2011. She was born March 25, 1914, and was a member of the Class of 1936 at Stanford. That same year she and Edward M. Benz were married. Among her survivors are son Edward, daughter Lee, five granddaughters, and four great-grandchildren. |
Ruth, a longtime resident of Genoa, Cayuga County, N.Y., and widow of Elwood E. Parmley [Ernest, James, --?--] died Dec. 18, 2011. Ruth was born in Candor, Tioga County, N.Y., on Feb. 22, 1919, daughter of Nicholas and Blanche (Lovejoy) Bates. Her family moved to Genoa when Ruth was 11. She and Elwood were married 1939; he died in 2005. After working for a number of years at Smith Corona, Ruth became one of the first youth counselors at the Lansing Girls School. She enjoyed working with the residents and retired from there with many fond memories and stories that she loved to share about "her girls." Ruth was also a member of Scipio Baptist Church. Among her survivors are son Fay Parmley, daughter Joyce Chamberlain, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Ruth was also predeceased by grandson Fay "Petey" Parmley Jr.; son-in-law W. Eugene Chamberlain; and daughter-in-law Cheryl (Redder) Parmley. A private graveside service was held at East Venice Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Scipio Baptist Church, P.O. Box 10, Union Springs, NY 13160, or the Genoa Fire Department, 10015 Route 90, Genoa, NY 13071. |
Ruth, widow of Gordon E. Parmelee [Gordon Edwards, Ernest Frank, Frank B., Henry "Harry" W., Henry Charles, Henry, Hezekiah, Hezekiah, Job, John, John], died March 8, 2011, at Milford Hospital in Milford, New Haven County, Conn. She worked for many years at W.T. Grant Co. in Milford and at Tiny Tot Daycare. In her later years she was employed at the Milford Senior Center. Daughter of Daniel and Anna Munro, she was born Nov. 10, 1922, in New Rochelle, Westchester County, N.Y. Among her survivors are sons Gordon II and Donald, both of Milford; daughter Carol Gable of Camp Verde, Yavapai County, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother Robert of Charleston, Charleston County, S.C.; and sister Doris of Concord, Merrimack County, N.H. She was predeceased by brothers Donald and Morton; sisters June, Barbara and Betty; and great-granddaughter Kimberly Ann Parmelee. Cody-White Funeral Home of Milford handled arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Masonicare Home Health and Hospice, Administrative Office, 33 N. Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford, CT 06492. |
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Terry [Howard H., Charles, --?--, Erastus K., Joshua, Joshua, Jehiel, Joshua, John, John] a certified heavy equipment mechanic, died April 28, 2011, at his home in LeRoy, Osceola County, Mich., just six weeks after receiving a cancer diagnosis. Terry was born Aug. 21, 1957 in Reed City, Osceola County, Mich., and moved to LeRoy and attended Pine River schools. He and Catherine Jean Waddell of LeRoy were married May 23, 1981, at LeRoy. He worked for the Hydaker-Wheatlake Co. for more than 20 years, until the month before his death. Terry's interests were working, and riding his Harley. His survivors include his wife; daughters Tricia of Paris, Mecosta County, Mich., and Amy of Reed City; two grandchildren; his mother, Orma, of LeRoy; brother Andy of Greenville, Montcalm County, Mich.; and sister Julie of Chapel Hill, Orange County, N.C. He was preceded in death by his father, Arlon; and brother Jeff. The Pruitt-Livingston Funeral Home in Reed City was in charge of arrangements. Burial was at Ashton Cemetery in Ashton, Osceola County, Mich. |
Tonya [unplaced], a lifelong resident of Monticello, Wayne County, Ky., died June 22, 2011, at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. She was born June 1, 1976, in Monticello, the daughter of Jackie and Bonnie (Hunley) Davis, and was married to Michael Parmley, who survives her. She is also survived by daughter Taylor Davis of Monticello; sisters Tabitha Blevins and Crystal Ridge, both of Monticello, and Heather Stogsdill of London, Laurel County, Ky.; and nieces and nephews. Burial was at Parnell Methodist Church Cemetery. The Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. |
Wayne [Milton Louis, Arthur L., Hezekiah, John Orcutt, Hezekiah, Simeon, Hezekiah, Joel, John, John], a resident of Portage, Columbia County, Wisc., died July 12, 2011, at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisc. He was born Nov. 9, 1940, in Portage, the son of Milton and Janet (Riemer) Parmalee. He and Mary Zieroth were married Feb. 14, 1982, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Portage. He worked for Zinke Dray Lines, Country Plumber, Portage Furniture and most recently as a crossing guard for the Portage School District. He served his country with the U.S. Navy. Wayne enjoyed reading (especially Louis L'Amour books), his cats and supported the Columbia County Humane Society. Wayne liked camping and attending the Demo Derby at the fair. Among his survivors are his wife; his children, Harold Cook of Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisc., Debora Putnam of Reedsburg, Sauk County, Wisc., and Hiram "Buddy" Hernstine of Portage; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and sister Barb Taylor of Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisc. Burial was at Silver Lake Cemetery. The Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage was in charge of arrangements. A memorial fund has been established in Wayne's name. |
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Alexcia [Alicia Ann, Ronald Charles, Charles
Sergeant, Harry Dillon, Henry William, Moses William,
James, Moses, Hezekiah, Joel, John, John], a
preschooler who enjoyed hair bows, makeup, and just being
a beautiful little girl, died May 30, 2011, at Covenant
Health Care in Midland, Midland County, Mich., after
traffic accident. Michigan State Police said the car in
which she was riding failed to stop for backed-up traffic
on eastbound U.S. 10 in Monitor Township, struck another
vehicle and went across the median near Mackinaw Road.
She was born Oct. 17, 2005, in Midland, the daughter of
Alicia Ann Parmele. She loved to sing, dance, and
attended Stepping Stones Day Care and Preschool. In
addition to her mother, she is survived by sister
Aleiyia, grandfather Ronald Parmele of Midland; aunts and
uncles, Melissa Hancock, and Christopher, Matthew,
Jordan, Jalen, Emanuel, Darian, James and Joshua Parmele.
She was preceded in death two days earlier by grandmother
Arlo [unplaced], a resident of Viroqua,
Vernon County, Wisc., died July 18, 2011, at Vernon
Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born
in Ferryville, Crawford County, Wisc., on Jan. 24, 1935,
to Leon and Bessie Parmly. Arlo joined the Air Force in
February 1954, and was married to Janice Getter on Dec.
26, 1954, at the Viroqua Church of Christ. While in the
service they lived in Biloxi, Harrison County, Miss.,
Great Falls, Cascade County, Mont., and RAF Mildenhall
base in Suffolk, England. He was a member of the Bozeman
Chord Rustlers Barbershop Chorus and Charlie McGuire
& Co. Quartet. Arlo was also an elder in the Church
of Christ and a member of New Life Community Church He is
survived by his wife; daughters Pamela Flink of
Kalispell, Flathead County, Mont., and Paula Dickinson of
the independent city of Bristol, Va.; sons Perry of Rome,
Oneida County, N.Y., Preston of Fulton, Whiteside County,
Ill., and Phillip of Yokota Air Base in Japan; brothers
Bob Womack of Rialto, San Bernardino County, and Bud
Whitney of Viroqua; nine grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sister
Clarice Brown; and a grandson. 
Barbara, a longtime resident of St. Johns, a
community within Portland, Multnomah County, Ore., a
community activist and widow of Loren "Red"
Leonard Parmelee [Loren Leonard, William Leonard G.,
Leander Burton, Timothy Truman, Timothy, Mark, Job, John,
John], died March 30, 2011, in her home. She worked
as an administrative assistant with the Portland Public
Schools until her retirement in the early 1980s. Barbara
was born Sept. 16, 1926, in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County,
Wash., to Frank O. and Esther A. Myers. She was raised
and educated in Hoquiam, and was graduated from Commerce
(now Cleveland) High School in Portland in 1944. After
high school, Barbara moved to San Francisco. She and
Loren eloped in 1951 and were married in Reno, Washoe
County, Nev. Loren was enlisted with the Army Air Corps
and together they traveled the world and raised their
family. They came to Portland in 1969. Barbara worked
with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, USAF Family Services,
the PTA, the American Legion, the 7th Ferrying Group, the
Visiting Nurses Assn., the St. Johns Parade Committee,
the Peninsula Senior Center and the Shirlee Ann Fund. She
is survived by daughter SuAnn G. Parmelee; sons Glen A.
and James R.; grandchildren Amanda R. Parmelee and Amber
N. Panian; a great-grandson; and brother David Myers. In
addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by
daughter Glenn R. Parmelee; son Loren L. III; and brother
Glen A. Myers. At Barbara’s request, no services
were held. Contributions may be made to the Shirlee Ann
Fund at Bank of America or USA Cares. Hustad Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. 
Bonnie, wife of Brownlow "Brownie"
Eugene Parmley [Thaddeus "Gene" Eugene,
Thaddeus "Thad," William Harrison, Robert,
Robert, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John,
John] died June 14, 2011, at Rapides Regional
Medical Center, Alexandria. Rapides Parish, La. She was
72. Bonnie was the daughter of James Irvin and Johnnie
Marie (Bearden) Ingram. In addition to her husband of 52
years, Bonnie is survived by sons Eric of DeRidder,
Beauregard Parish, La., and Brian of Alexandria; sisters
Johnnie Thompson of Arkadelphia, Clark County, Ark., and
Martha Fielle of Marshall, Harrison County, Texas;
grandson Brad Parmley of DeRidder; and
great-grandchildren Michael and Annabelle Parmley.
Brian [Richard Howard, Vernon
"Verlie" Basil, Roy Otto, James W., Marcus
"Mark" Hulbert, James Clark, Marcus Beecher,
Noah, Noah, Stephen, John, John], an outdoorsman and
tarp manufacturer, died July 9, 2011, at his home in
Martinsville, Morgan County, Ind. He was born Oct. 25,
1960, in Martinsville, to Richard and Margretha L.
(Sandusky) Parmerlee Tuttle. Brian worked for Gosport
Manufacturing where he made tarps. He was a 1978 graduate
of Martinsville High School and enjoyed fishing, ginseng
and mushroom hunting. Among his survivors are his mother;
stepfather Wendell Tuttle of Westmoreland, Sumner County,
Tenn.; son Brian Jr.; daughter Katherine Elizabeth Amelia
Parmerlee of Spencer, Owen County, Ind.; brother Richard
Jr. of Ellettsville, Monroe County, Ind.; sisters Vicki
Briant of Franklin, Johnson County, Ind., and Regina
Treece of Martinsville, Morgan County, Ind.; one
granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his father and a nephew. Burial was
at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Monrovia, Morgan County, Ind.
Neal & Summers Funeral & Cremation Center of
Martinsville was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of
flowers, the family was seeking contributions to help
defray funeral expenses. 
Kalo, widow of 
Catherine, wife of Ronald Charles Parmele [Charles
Sergeant, Harry Dillon, Henry William, Moses William,
James, Moses, Hezekiah, Joel, John, John], died May
28, 2011, at the MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland,
Midland County, Mich., after a battle with cancer and
many years of diabetes-related illnesses. Catherine
devoted her life to her 10 children, enjoyed the beauty
of her tropical birds, and worked in the rescue of dogs.
She was born Dec. 28, 1944, in Des Moines, Polk County,
Iowa, the daughter of Conrad A. and Marguerite (Olson)
Anderson. Catherine attended Stephens College in
Columbia, Mo., and graduated with a bachelor’s
degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson. She
taught elementary education in Iowa until she and Ronald
were married July 14, 1972, in Davenport, Scott County,
Iowa. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her
children Melissa Hancock, and Christopher, Matthew,
Alicia, Jordan, Jalen, Emanuel, Darian, James and Joshua
Parmele; and 11 grandchildren. The Ware Smith Woolever
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Great Lakes Mastif
Rescue, c/o Jan Corlew: Boulder Ridge Farm, 6330
Greenwood Road, Gladwin, MI 48624-9132. 
Charles [William Alvis (?), William Irvin,
Robert, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John,
John], co-founder of House of Hope Recovery Center
in Grove, Delaware County, Okla., died April 21, 2011. He
was born April 8, 1929, in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Okla., to
William and Mary Agnes (O'Dell) Parmley and was a 1946
graduate of Tulsa Webster High School. Soon after,
Charlie joined the U.S. Army and served in Germany at the
end of World War II. After leaving the military, he went
to work for the Spartan School of Aeronautics, first as
an instructor and later as director of student
admissions. He and Barbara Herod were married Dec. 18,
1965, in Eureka Springs, Carroll County, Ark., and they
moved to Maysville, Benton County, Ark., to farm and
raise a family. Charlie loved to spend most of his time
outdoors and one of his favorite hobbies was cutting
wood. Charlie, a co-founder of the House of Hope, was a
41-year friend of Bill W. [Click 
Edna, widow of 
Ellen, a retired financial employee and former
wife of the late Thomas Jennison Parmley [Joseph,
Thomas Jennison, Joseph Dawson, Maria, Joseph, Joseph,
Henry, John, Edmund, John, --?--, Henry], died Oct.
17, 2011. She was born Sept. 6, 1933, in Midvale, Salt
Lake County, Utah, to Milan and Eva (Derikrava) Price.
She was a graduate of Jordan High School and worked at
First Federal Savings and American Express, where she
retired. She resided at the Rocky Mountain Care Center.
She is survived by son Michael Robert Parmley; grandsons
Austin Michael Parmley and Dylan Chandler Parmley;
brothers Don and Mitchell Price; sisters Ann Theos and
Amelia Price; and her dog, Chewy. She was preceded in
death by brothers George, Proko and Robert Price; and
sisters Soka Bozanic, Mary Price, Mamie Church, Dorothy
Drekulich, Ruby McCardell and Rose Barrington. At her
request there were no services. 
Elsie died Sept. 18, 2011. She was born Feb. 13,
1922, in Bakersfield, Kern County, Calif., the oldest of
Walter and Elsie Stormont's 12 children. Elsie and her
high school sweetheart William George Parmelee [unplaced]
were wed in 1941. After serving in the military during
World War II as a boiler maker, he returned home and
worked for the Santa Fe Railroad, and then Arco Oil until
he retired. After his death in 1980, she met National
Geographic photographer Hubert Lowman at church in
Arroyo Grande, San Louis Obispo County, Calif., and they
were married in 1992. After his death in 2006, she lived
in her home at the Grandmothers Park in Arroyo Grande,
then returned to Bakersfield in 2009 and enjoyed life at
Carriage House Estates and then Glenwood Gardens. Elsie
worked at Kress' Five & Dime, and many years as the
seamstress for Elyse Dress Shop and Judds Specialty Shop.
She enjoyed singing, and belonged to various clubs and
organizations including Native Daughters of the Golden
West, Grandmothers Clubs in Bakersfield and Arroyo Grande
and Goldenaires. She visited England, Ireland, Alaska,
Hawaii, Australia and much of the United States. She was
preceded in death by her husbands; brothers Jim, Sam,
Gilbert, Ted and Dick Stormont; son Billy Parmelee; and
granddaughter Kimmie Parmelee. Among her survivors are
sons Bob, Dick and John; daughter Teresa; grandchildren
Christopher, Robyn and Cole Parmelee; brother, John
Stormont; sisters Esther Chapman, Joy Bircher, Jean
Towne, Lydia Belle Carl, and Barbara Jane Lewis; and many
nieces and nephews. Burial was at Bakersfield's Hillcrest
Memorial Park & Mortuary. 
Ernest [Arthur Ellsberry, Charles E.,
James E., Ellsberry, Samuel, Giles, Giles, Hiel,
Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John]
died Jan. 28, 2011, at the Life Care Center of Tullahoma,
Coffee and Franklin counties, Tenn. A native of Johnston
City, Williamson County, Ill., he was the son of Arthur
E. and Flora Grace (Anderson) Parmley, and born Dec. 28,
1938. Ernest was a member of the Sauk Village Church of
God in Illinois. He is survived by daughter Debbie
Truesdale of Illinois; brother 
Gavin, son of Ashley Parmele [unplaced]
and Martin Jack, died in his parents’ arms Jan. 10,
2011, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City,
Johnson County, Mo. Gavin was born in St. Joseph,
Buchanan County, Mo., on Jan. 7, 2011. He is survived by
his parents; maternal grandparents Candie and George
Elkins; paternal grandparents Larry and Sandy Jack;
paternal grandmother Jackie Manor; maternal
great-grandparents Ed and Cathey Bossert; paternal
great-grandmother Altha Rhoades; and aunts and uncles.
Services were at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden
Chapel, and burial was at St. Joseph's Mt. Auburn
Cemetery. The family asks that memorial contributions be
made to Children’s Mercy Hospital or Ronald
McDonald’s House. 
Grace, a retired real estate broker and widow of
Richard Henry Parmley [Seba Williams, Mary Ellen
(Watson), Joseph, Maria, Joseph, Joseph, Henry, John,
Edmond, John, --?--, Henry], died April 4, 2011, at
her home in West Mifflin, Allegheny County, Pa. She was
born in 1918 and was chosen by Frank and Orlene Gleba of
Allentown, Lehigh County, Pa. She was a broker for
McShane Real Estate of Munhall, Allegheny County, Pa.
Grace was an active member of Amity Presbyterian Church
of Dravosburg, Allegheny County, Pa., and taught Sunday
school for more than 60 years. Her survivors include son
Rick of St. Simon's Island, Glynn County, Ga.; daughter
Kathleen Montgomery of West Mifflin; one grandchild and
nieces and nephews. The Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home
of Pleasant Hills was in charge of arrangements. 
Services for Halistene [unplaced] were
held Jan. 10, 2011, at Calvary Episcopal Church in
Charleston, S.C. She was born about 1913 and married Dr.
Arthur David Greene on June 29, 1936, in Horry County,
S.C.; he died in 1976. Her survivors include son Dr.
Arthur D.; grandchildren Ericka P. Gray, Kelley R.
Dorsett and Dr. Michael D. Greene; and four
great-grandchildren. Burial was at Sunset Memorial
Gardens in North Charleston, S.C. Memorial contributions
may be made to Calvary Episcopal Church Building Fund,
109 Line St., Charleston, SC 29403. 
Helen [Meredith B., Eugene/Elmer Clyde,
Byron F., Lemuel, Jeremiah, Lemuel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel,
John, John] died Oct. 28, 2011, of a bone infection
at Emeritus Silverdale Memory Care Facility, at
Silverdale, Kitsap County, Wash. The daughter of Meredith
and Margaret (Robertson) Parmelee, she was born Feb. 12,
1933, in Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Her first husband was
Nick Brooks, whom she married in 1953, and her second was
Hollis "Sandy" Sanderson, whom she married in
1976. She was actively involved in Cub Scouts, Bluebirds,
being a room mother, and the PTA. She loved to bowl and
was a scorekeeper when her children bowled in their
Junior leagues. Helen worked at Mare Island Naval
Shipyard from 1971 to 1993. Widowed in 2005, she moved
the following year to Silverdale where she was a member
of the Silverdale Baptist Church. Helen is survived by
sons Bob and Bill Brooks; daughters Barbara Doty and
Becky Mesa; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson;
three stepdaughters; and many step-grand and
step-great-grandchildren. A gathering to celebrate her
life was held in Suisun City, Solano County, Calif.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn./,
Western & Central Washington State Chapter, 100 W.
Harrison St., North Tower, Seattle, WA 98119. 
Cliff [Hillis C.,
Watson B., Charles W., Timothy Enoch, Jeremiah, Timothy,
Mark, Job, John, John], a longtime educator and
musician, died May 12, 2011, at his home in Meridian, Ada
County, Idaho. Cliff was born Sept. 27, 1930, in Denver,
Denver County, Colo. He served in the U.S. Air Force from
1950-54 at Williams AFB in Chandler, Maricopa County,
Ariz. He and Aurora Flores were married Aug. 18, 1951, in
Chandler. He graduated in 1957 from Arizona State
University with a Bachelor of Arts, and earned a Masters
of Arts in Music Education the following year. Cliff
taught in the Arizona public school system for two years,
and then spent 28 years as an educator in the Pueblo,
Pueblo County, Colo., public school system. He was a
member of the Pueblo Symphony Orchestra for nearly 20
years--he played several instruments including the piano
and violin--and enjoyed fly-fishing, camping, archery,
dancing, bowling and traveling. He was a member of the
Church of the Holy Nativity in Meridian and the Meridian
Senior Center. Among his survivors are wife Roe; sons
Robert of Pasco, Franklin County, Wash., Richard of
Meridian, Thomas of Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Ariz.,
Rudolph "Rudy" of Rio Rancho, Sandoval County,
N.M.; daughters Linda Winston of Pueblo, Pueblo County,
Colo., Becky Garner of Fountain, El Paso County, Colo.,
and Kathy Henry of Meridian; brothers Lloyd of Genoa,
Lincoln County, Colo., and Gary of Colorado Springs, El
Paso County, Colo.; sister Roberta Guinn of Denver; 16
grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Accent Funeral
Home of Meridian was in charge of arrangements. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Meridian Senior Center,
133 W. Broadway Ave., Meridian, ID 83642. 
Hunter [Craig Patrick, Darwin Allison,
Frederick Allison, Frank O., Chester Alanson, Jason,
Luther, Ozias, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John,
John], a student at Journey High School in
Scottville, Mason County, Mich., died Dec. 11, 2011, the
day after the vehicle in which he was riding went off of
the road and hit several trees. Hunter had turned 16 on
the day of the accident. He was born Dec. 10, 1995, in
Muskegon, Muskegon County, Mich., to Craig Parmalee and
Tanya Rader. Hunter liked to hunt, fish, ride quads,
attend mud runs, and work on cars. His survivors include
his parents, Craig of Rothbury, Oceana County, Mich., and
Tanya of Custer, Mason County, Mich.; brothers Aaron and
Austin both of Custer; maternal grandparents Dorothy and
Robert Battice of Custer, and Donna Rader of Branch;
paternal grandparents Darwin Parmalee of Florida and
Jeanine Cover of Shelby, Oceana County, Mich.;
great-grandmother Vivian Parmalee of Lansing, Ingham
County, Mich.; various aunts, uncles, and cousins. Hunter
was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, David
Rader. Services were held at the Mason County Reformed
Church in Scottville. The Stephens Funeral Home of
Scottville was in charge of arrangements. 
Jo Ann [James Thomas,
Leander Burton, Timothy Truman, Timothy, Mark, Job, John,
John] died March 28, 2011, in Spain. No other
details are known. She was born Sept. 29, 1948, the
daughter of James Thomas and June May (Hartung) Parmelee.
She was preceded in death by brother 
Joann, an educator and the first kindergarten
teacher for the New London (Ohio) Local School District,
died Oct. 3, 2011, in a Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio,
nursing home. She had been in declining health for
several years. She was born March 30, 1928, the daughter
of Fred S. and Anna Mary (Souders) Powers, at Bucyrus,
Crawford County, Ohio, and grew up in Columbus,
graduating from West High School in 1945. She met her
first husband, James F. Walters [Frances
"Fanny" Pearl, Frank Hart, Luther Hart, Elisha,
Theodore, Abraham, Abraham, Isaac, John, John], while they were attending Bowling Green State
University and they were wed in 1949. They moved to his
home town of New London, Huron County, Ohio, and taught
across the hall from each other at North Fairfield
Elementary. While she spent several years away from the
classroom raising her children, she ran a private
kindergarten in her home. When the district created its
first K class in 1963, it had no room, so Joann taught
morning and afternoon sessions in the Sunday school
classrooms of the United Methodist Church. Among her
students was daughter Jane who was admonished by one of
her classmates: "The teacher is Mrs. Walters, not
Mommy!" In between cross-country summer family
camping excursions, Jim and Joann earned master’s
degrees at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. In
1969, the family moved to Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio,
where he became principal at South Central High School
and she was hired by Willard Area Schools, first as a
teacher at Richmond Elementary and then as an
administrator. After Jim’s death in 1973, she was
employed as an administrator with the Richland County
Department of Education. Joann married fellow educator
Harold R. Hayden in 1975, and the two lived briefly in
Columbus before retiring to Florida, where they resided
in Venice, Sarasota and Punta Gorda, and she wrote
federal grant applications for Charlotte County. After
their divorce, she lived in Goose Creek, Berkeley County,
S.C., for several years, and had a brief marriage to
Charles Oswald. Following that divorce, she lived with
her daughter’s family in Mulberry, Polk County,
Fla., and then moved to Columbus when her health began to
deteriorate. She is survived by sons 
Joe [Frederick James, William Harry, Harry
William, -- ? --], a resident of Binghamton, Broome
County, N.Y., and a retired employee of Mapes Moving and
Storage, died Sept. 18, 2011. The son of Frederick and
Ruth (Crandall) Parmelee, he was born April 17, 1929. Joe
worked for several moving companies and was an avid
bowler. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Janette;
daughters Loretta Jones, Doreen Smolinsky, Joanne Tofte,
and Andrea Harris; nine grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; brothers James, Louie and Donald
Parmelee; sisters Marge Cornell, Pearl Campbell,
Marguerite Fredricks, 
Kenny [Louis Ray, Louis "Ray" Ray,
George Washington, Moses Edwards, Moses, Oliver,
Jonathan, Joshua, John, John] died of cancer Oct.
30, 2011, at his home in Niles, Berrien County, Mich.
With him was his wife, Diane (Dudek) Parmelee, and his
animal friend, Alex. Kenny was born May 17, 1948, in
Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Ind., a son of Louis and
Mae Ernestine (Jennings) Parmelee. One of eight children,
his surviving siblings are sisters Barbara Snyder of
South Bend, St. Joseph County, Ind., Beverly Harris of
Emory, Rains County, Texas; and brothers Louis III of
Tippecanoe, Marshall County, Ind., David, Dennis, and
Phillip, all of South Bend. Childhood memories are of
Kenny's comedic ways, his love of music, motorcycles and
cars, and his early compassion for animals and the
suffering of others. Kenny attended Washington High
School in South Bend and was employed by Hover Trucking.
Kenny and Diane were married June 25, 1988. Kenny
accepted early retirement in 1989. He loved gardening and
Biblical study. Preceded in death by his father, and
oldest brother Thomas, Kenny is also survived by sons
Troy of New Carlisle, St. Joseph County, Ind., Travis of
Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla., and Daniel of Niles;
and granddaughters Brooke and Bria Rose Parmelee of South
Bend. Burial was at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in
Granger. The Kaniewski Funeral Home of South Bend was in
charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be
made to Hospice at Home, 4017 Chamberlain Road, Buchanan,
MI 49107. 
Kenneth
[John Ballenger, Chrisman, Aladdin, Garner, John,
Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a
former Marine and a career General Motors worker, died
Feb. 28, 2011, at home in Ridge Farm, Ill. s residence.
He was born Feb. 17, 1936, in Eadsville, Wayne County,
Ky., the son of John Ballenger and Ferbie Ellen (Gross)
Parmley. His first wife was Patty Washburn who died in
1998. He later was wed to Georgia Middlemas, who
survives. Kenneth was a past member of the Eagles in
Danville, Vermilion County, Ill., and the Moose Lodge in
Casey, Clark County, Ill. Kenneth also enjoyed playing
his guitar. Other survivors include sons Steve of
Bismarck, Vermilion County, Ill., and Scott of
Greenfield, Hancock County, Ind.; daughters Lora Drown of
Florida, and Lisa Myers of Indianapolis, Marion County,
Ind.; stepchildren Mike Middlemas of Lawrenceville,
Lawrence County, Ill., Jeff Middlemas of Boise, Ada
County, Idaho, James Middlemas of Peoria, Peoria County,
Ill., and Janet Jones of Westville, Vermilion County,
Ill.; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brothers
Roscoe of Westville, Lawrence of Decatur, Morgan County,
Ala., and James of Indianapolis. He was preceded in death
by several brothers and a sister. A graveside service was
conducted at Cumberland Cemetery in Casey.
Houghton-Leasure Funeral Chapel of Georgetown, Ill., was
in charge of arrangements. 
Lake [Lake C., Samuel Curtis, Thomas Henry,
Augustus, Truman, Joshua, Jehiel, Joshua, John, John],
a teacher and librarian, died Nov. 3, 2011, at Midlands
Nursing Home in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County,
Iowa. She was born in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebr., on
Aug. 13, 1913, to Lake and Nellie (Purscell) Parmley. She
graduated from Tech High School and attended the
University of Nebraska Omaha and Lennox College. She
taught and served as librarian at Epworth Church and
Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs. Lake and
Alfred Crouse were married June 26, 1933; he died in
1995. Lake was also preceded in death by son Bud this
past February. Survivors include son Stuart of Casper,
Natrona County, Wyo.; seven grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park was in charge
of arrangements. Burial was at Council Bluff's Walnut
Hill Cemetery. 
Larry [Oliver, Andrew
"Jiff," Miles R., Garner, John, Giles, Hiel,
Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] died Dec. 4, 2011.
He was born March 10, 1943, son of Oliver and Lyda
(Stringer) Parmley. Among his survivors are brothers
Jerry, Rook, Mark and Dale; and sisters Charlotte Crouch,
Janet Bates, and Niokie Parmley. He was preceded in death
by brothers Rex and Eric; and nephews Brandon Parmley and
James Parmley. The Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home of
Monticello, Ky., was in charge of arrangements. Burial
was at the Methodist Church Cemetery in Parnell, Wayne
County, Ky. 
Leonard [unplaced], a retired tower
manager at Louis Armstrong International Airport, died
June 9, 2011, at this home in Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa
Parish, La. He was born April 4, 1943, in Jackson,
Jackson County, Mich., son of George and Irene (Drude)
Parmley. Among his survivors are his wife of 45 years,
Peggy (Smoot); sons Philp and Michael; daughters Sandra
Neuman and Sarah Parmley; seven grandchildren; and
brother George. He was preceded in death by brothers
Bobby, Ralph and David. Burial will be in Holly Gardens
Cemetery in Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, La. Contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society. The Harry
McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond was in charge
of arrangements. 
Mary [Thomas Noah, Thomas J., Samuel,
Samuel, Giles, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John,
John] a resident of Vienna, Johnson County, Ill.,
died April 16, 2011, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah,
McCracken County, Ky. Mary was born Aug. 8, 1920, in
Metropolis, Massac County, Ill., the daughter of Thomas
and Minnie (Steinkamp) Parmley. She and J.W. Reynolds
were married on July 31, 1944, at Metropolis; he died in
1997. She was a 1938 graduate of Metropolis Community
High School and a former co-owner of J.W. Reynolds
Monument Co. She belonged to the Vienna First United
Methodist Church. Among her survivors are daughters Nancy
Kirschner of Naples, Collier County, Fla., and Susan Lamb
of Vienna; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;
and nieces and nephews. She also was preceded in death by
brother Bill Parmley. Services were at the church; burial
was at Vienna Fraternal Cemetery. Memorials may be made
to the church, P.O. Box 1349, Vienna, IL 62995-1349.
Mary, a longtime resident of Newcastle, Lincoln
County, Maine, and the widow of Ralph Doggett Parmley [Tim
Hennessey, Samuel Mitchison, Edward Mitchison, Samuel,
Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], died
Dec. 23, 2011. She was born Feb. 23, 1925, in New York
City, the daughter of Gardner and Hilda Gilsey. Until the
age of 5, she and her parents lived in a Greenwich
Village brownstone. When the Great Depression hit, the
family moved to Hampton Bay, Suffolk County, N.Y., where
they had a salt water farm at the tip of the peninsula
that the native Shinnecock Indians called "Good
Ground." Mary spent endless summer days on the
beaches of Long Island, or out with her father collecting
clams (cherrystone, quahogs and steamers). She also
enjoyed fishing regularly. As a result, Mary acquired a
deep respect for the world around her, the mountains,
forests, shorelines and the seas. Her love for animals
was profound. She and Ralph were married in Paris on Nov.
16, 1947. He had been employed by Pan American Airlines
as the head supervising engineer to build airports in
Africa during World War II. After the war they lived in
Ireland, and then eventually returned to the U.S., to
Mendham, Morris County, N.J. There, Mary taught athletics
at the Country Day School for 20 years. Then, in the late
'60s, they became tired of the urban sprawl and deciding
to move to Newcastle on the Damariscotta River. She took
courses on aquaculture at the University of Maine's
Darling Center in Walpole, and helped establish the first
Damariscotta aquaculture business. She was also later a
founding member of the Damariscotta River Assn., was
instrumental in creating the Lincoln County group home,
She served as Newcastle selectman, and was also on the
board of the Watershed Ceramics Center for the Arts.
Sometimes known as "Crazy Oyster Mary" she will
be remembered for her philanthropic works. She is
survived by sons Rodney, Randy and Robin, as well as many
grand- and great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled
by the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home in Damariscotta.
Friends and family had a memorial gathering in her honor
Feb. 26 at the former Round Top Center for the Arts in
Damariscotta. 
Mildred, a teacher and secretary, died Dec. 1,
2011, at the Warrensburg Manor Care Center, Johnson
County, Mo. She was born June 3, 1917, in Centerview,
Johnson County, Mo., the daughter of Val C. and Cora E.
(Thomason) Dudley. She and William K. Parmley [Zollie
Crawford, William Thomas, George W., Stephen, John, John,
Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] were
married Jan. 17, 1942, After his death, she married Ralph
Ball on March 25, 1989; he died July 11, 1999. Mildred, a
1934 graduate of Centerview High School, received a
Bachelor's Degree in Education as well as her Master's
Degree in Counseling and Guidance from Central Missouri
State University. She taught for three years at Country
School and then taught third and fifth grades at
Centerview Elementary for the next 22 years. In business,
she was secretary for Parmley Truck Line for 10 years.
She also owned and operated the Plaza Bowl in Warrensburg
for 26 years. She was a member of the Missouri State
Teachers Assn. and attended the First Presbyterian Church
in Warrensburg. Mildred is survived by grandsons Tom and
Terry Shaw, both of Centerview; granddaughter Barbara
Stegner of Centerview; stepdaughters Nancy Day of Kansas
City, Jackson County, Mo., and Betty Prouty of
Springfield, Greene County, Mo.; 14 great-grandchildren,
and four great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded
in death by sons William Roger Parmley and 
Nat, widow of 
Paul, husband of Joy Walton Parmelee [Harold
Leslie, Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Ward, David, David,
Joseph, Joseph, Isaac, John, John] died Nov. 9,
2011, at his home in New Cumberland, Cumberland County,
Pa. He was born in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, N.Y., on
March 19, 1948, son of R. Leslie Wilcox and Dorothy
(Stanley) Wilcox. He grew up in Frewsburg, Chautauqua
County, N.Y., and served as a United Methodist pastor
since 1969. In August of that year, Paul and Joy were
wed. Paul enjoyed hiking (having hiked more than 3,500
miles), fishing and bird-watching, and led backpacking
camps for youth and adults. He also loved Alaska, and
directed work teams of volunteers to build or renovate
churches and homes in some of the state's most remote
villages. An avid reader, Paul was known for working
through several books at the same time. In addition to
his widow and his mother, he is survived by son Daniel of
Unalaska, Alaska; daughters Amy Perez of Philadelphia,
Philadelphia County, Pa., Rebekah Wilcox of Harrisburg,
Dauphin County, Pa.; six grandchildren; sister Linda
Wilcox of Frewsburg, N.Y.; sister-in-law Patti (Parmelee)
Thompson; and mother-in-law, Ella (Walton) Parmelee of
Maple Shade, Burlington County, N.J. He was preceded in
death by his father and his brother-in-law, 
Phyllis [Loman George, Gardiner Henry, Zeno
"Philander," Zeno, Gardner, Nehemiah, Nehemiah,
Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] died Dec. 20,
2011, in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Mass. Born Nov.
22, 1937, in Barberton, Summit County Ohio, Phyllis was a
daughter of Loman and Ann (Vodlick) Parmelee. Her mother
later remarried and she was raised by her stepfather,
James Lane. She was graduated from Barberton High School
and earned a bachelor's degree from Kent State
University. Shortly after she and Richard E. Cramer were
married June 7, 1959, he joined the U.S. Army and served
overseas in Germany until 1963. They settled in Cuyahoga
Falls, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, then moved to Endicott,
Broome County, N.Y., in 1982, and four years later to
Shrewsbury. Mindful of her roots, loyalty and love of
Ohio, she also loved living in New England. While in
Ohio, she taught sixth grade at Woodrow Wilson Elementary
School. Upon moving to Shrewsbury she tutored teens at
the Oxford House for many years. She was a talented
knitter, quilter and did needlepoint. She was also a
collector of numerous Cat's Meow Collectibles, which
included wooden replicas of many of her favorite places.
She also took great pride in having established and
operated an online support groups for people battling
anxiety and depression. Among her survivors are daughters
Cindy A. Cramer and Karen L. Mancini, both of Shrewsbury;
brothers Larry of Akron, Summit County, Ohio, and James
II of Barberton; three grandchildren; and nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50
years, 
Quentin [Christopher, William
"Robert" Robert, William Robert, John Henry,
William Samuel, Thomas Henry, James, Ephraim, Giles,
Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a senior at
Mount Vernon, Ind., High School, took his own life April
24, 2011. He was born Feb. 13, 1993, the son of
Christopher and Amy (Rogers) Parmley. He enjoyed music
and had a passion for songwriting and playing the guitar.
His summers were spent at Holiday Hills on Lake Barkley
with his friends and family. He especially enjoyed
playing basketball and attending sporting events. In
addition to his parents, he is survived by stepfather Joe
Rutledge; brother Zach; sisters Haley Jo and Andrea;
grandparents William Rogers and Joyce Ungetheim, Glenda
and David Houchins, Jerry and Susan Rutledge, Marjorie
Parmley, Geraldine Rogers and Sue Thompson. He was
preceded in death by grandfathers Robert Parmley, Gene
Rogers and Floyd Hendricks. Services were held at First
United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, Posey County,
Ind. 
Richard [Narvel, Roscoe Samuel, Andrew
"Jiff," Miles R., Garner, John, Giles, Hiel,
Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] died Dec. 28,
2011. He was born April 6, 1951, the son of Narvel and
Thelma (Stephenson) Parmley. He and Sheila M. Crabtree
were married and divorced twice. In addition to his
mother, he is survived by sons Jason of Louisville,
Jefferson County, Ky., Jonathan of Monticello, Wayne
County, Ky.; daughter Jane Sexton of Monticello; eight
grandchildren; brother Curtis of Monticello; and sisters
Linda Shepperd, Lana Branscum, and Marilyn Muse all of
Monticello. He was preceded in death by his father, and
brother Jeffrey. Richard loved walking in the woods,
squirrel hunting, fishing, drawing and painting, and
playing the guitar. He enjoyed history and his favorite
magazine, National Geographic. Monticello's
Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Burial was at Parnell Methodist Church
Cemetery. 
Bob [Arthur Hugh, Leander Burton, Timothy
Truman, Timothy, Mark, Job, John, John], a real
estate agent and salesman, died July 14, 2011, at the
Osburn Living Center in Miami, Ottawa County, Okla. His
hobbies were reading his Bibles and books; he loved
horses, cats and dogs. He was born Jan. 2 1919, in
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Okla., the son of Arthur
and Edna Parmelee. Bob was the valedictorian of his class
at Capitol Hill School in Oklahoma City and attained the
rank of second lieutenant in the Army in 
Bob [Chester Wilfred, Chester Nelson,
Frederick David, William Cockfield, Solomon, Mark, Mark,
Job, John, John; and also Chester Wilfred,
Chester Nelson, Frederick David, Elisa Ann, Reuben, Levi,
Mark, Job, John, John] died Nov. 7,
2011, at his home in Lenoir, Caldwell County, N.C., after
a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 27,
1939, in Meriden, New Haven County, Conn., to the Rev.
Chester and Sarah (Wilcox) Parmley. He was graduated from
Christian High School (now Lexington Christian Academy)
and attended Berkshire Christian College in Lenox,
Berkshire County, Mass., where he received a bachelor's
degree in ministry. After working with the Chinese
Christian Church in Boston during college, he began his
ministry in Lenoir in 1961, as associate pastor and music
and youth director at the First Advent Christian Church.
In 1966, Bob formed Lenoir Community Church as an
interdenominational ministry, where he ministered until
his death. He also founded and directed the Southernaires
Gospel Choir, formed Camp Miracle, a summer youth camp,
and was founder of Lenoir Christian Academy. He was also
instrumental in the direction of "The Witness,"
an Easter passion drama which has been presented for 32
consecutive years. He also had numerous opportunities to
preach and sing both nationally and internationally, and,
as an accomplished musician, produced numerous
recordings. Among his survivors are nephews Jimmy Parmley
of Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada, Gary Parmley of South
Berwick, York County, Maine, Larry Parmley of Eliot, York
County, Maine, Gil Parmley of Douglas, Worcester County,
Mass., and Paul Nygard of Southington, Hartford County,
Conn.; nieces Jody Dahlen of Eliot, and Sharon Hudson of
Southington; and "son" Tim Hawkins and wife
Shannon and their children, Gabriella, Simon, Nicholas
and Isabella. He was preceded in death by brother 
Sheldon [Hoyt Perry, Hoyt Perry, Horatio
"Harvey" Plum, Linus Smith, Joshua, Joshua,
Jehiel, Joshua, John, John], an Army veteran and
Civil Service worker, died Oct. 14, 2011. He was born
Jan. 18, 1932, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Hoyt Perry
and Vivien Elizabeth (Shutt) Parmelee. Among his
survivors are widow Blanca; sons Guillermo Jr., David,
Jesse, and Craig Morales; daughter Sylvia Morales; seven
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A funeral
Mass was said at St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial was
at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. The Sunset Funeral
Home-East was in charge of arrangements.