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Alice [Ford John, John Edward, Edward Mitchison, Samuel, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], an English teacher and guidance counselor, died Jan. 16, 2012, at Haltom City, Tarrant County, Texas. She was born Dec. 11, 1927, in Texas. Alice worked at Arlington, Texas, High School. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Robert Davisson; son Steven Bosworth; grandchild Kyle Bosworth; and brothers Jack and Paul Parmelly. Burial was at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville, Texas. |
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June [Thomas Perry, James Clay, William Irvin, Robert, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a homemaker, died June 7, 2012, in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Okla. She was born Oct. 1, 1928, in Maysville, Benton County, Ark., to Thomas and Mollie Lee (Marquess) Parmley. June was affiliated with the Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, raising and showing championship bantams. She is survived by husband Donald Eugene Kelsey; daughters Trish Trammell and Darlene Smith, both of Tulsa; sons John Kelsey of Tulsa, and Donald Jr. of Jackson, Duval County, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister Wanda Tillers of Tulsa; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by daughter Barbara "Barbi" Kelsey, and brothers Bill and Homer. Burial was at Rose Hill Memorial Park. The Mark Griffith Memorial Funeral Home, Westwood Chapel, in Tulsa was in charge of arrangements. |
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Betty, first wife of Jack Morel Parmelee [Ellis Earl, George Wilson, George, Epaphroditus, Aaron, Cornelius, Josiah, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], died Dec. 18, 2012, at the home of her daughter. Betty was born Aug.11, 1922, the daughter of Wayland Smedley and Addie (Pinkston) Flowers. A lifelong resident of Parrott, Tarrell County, Ga., she was a member of the Parrott Baptist Church, attended Valdosta State College. She was an accomplished artist, enjoyed music, storytelling and loved to dance. Survivors include daughters Janet Sheffield of Albany, Dougherty County, Ga., and Joanne Hardy Thomas of Thomasville, Thomas County, Ga.; son Michael J. of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y.; and four grand- and step-grandchildren. Burial was at Parrott Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Parrott Baptist Church, Parrott Volunteer Fire Department or the charity of your choice. The Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
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Carol [Reuben "Daig" Everett, Walter "Lee" Lee, George Washington, Edward Mitchison, Samuel, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] died April 5, 2012, at her home in Tyler, Smith County, Texas. She was born March 2, 1942, in Jacksonville, Cherokee County, Texas, to Daig and Sybil (Bynum) Parmley, and worked for Southwestern Bell and AT&T for 37 years. She married longtime companion Glynne Roy Stanley on Oct. 16, 2002, in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nev. Carol was an officer in the Communication Workers of America Local 6214 for many years and a member of the AT&T Pioneers Club. She loved her gadgets, traveling, and her azaleas and gardenias. Carol also enjoyed crocheting, reading and watching TV but nothing made her happier than shopping and time with her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is survived by son Rusty Killian of Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas; daughters Wendy Hale of Garland, Dallas County, Texas; Kristy Payne of Keller, Tarrant County, Texas, and Shannon Mackay of Killeen, Bell County, Texas; mother Sybil Parmley of Tyler; sister Billie Sue Sowle of Tyler; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sister Helen Parmley. Burial was at Tyler Memorial Park. The Lloyd-James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at 1301 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler, TX 75701 or by calling (903) 597-1383. |
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Maxine [Amos Guy Leo, Andrew "Jackson" James, John, Giles, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] died Aug. 30, 2012, at Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion, Williamson County, Ill. She was born Oct. 28, 1924, in Cobden, Union County, Ill, to Amos and Mabel Lillian (Rowan) Parmley. Maxine and Everett Garlin Rodgers Sr. were married Oct. 11, 1958, in Carbondale, Jackson County, Ill.; he died in 1981. She enjoyed sports -- softball for 13 years and basketball in high school -- and crafts. Maxine is survived by son Everett Jr. of Pittsburg, Williamson County, Ill.; grandsons Scott Rodgers of Carlinville, Macoupin County, Ill., and Matt Rodgers of Carbondale; and great-granddaughters Mikayla and Baily Rodgers of Carlinville. In addition to her husband, Maxine was preceded in death by brother Victor Parmley and sisters Virginia Nance and Gertrude Gibson. Burial was at Carbondale's Oakland Cemetery. Meredith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Southern Illinois Hospice. |
Cleo [John Tilford, William Marion, William Tilford, Ezra, James, Jeremiah, Lemuel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], widow of Melvin Floyd Marler, died Jan. 17, 2012, in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. She was born Jan. 1, 1920, the daughter of John and Margaret Elizabeth (Latham) Parmely, in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa. Among her survivors are sons Will of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, N.M., and Edmund, with whom she resided for the past seven years; several grand-, many great-grand- and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by brothers Max and Gaylord "John" Parmely; sister Phyllis DeMay; grandson Dennis Marler; and great-grandson Jesse Bradley. Burial was at Liberty Baptist Cemetery in Belgrade, Washington County, Mo. The DeClue Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
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Donald [James Keith, Otto M., John Henry, William M., William C., --?--] of Indianapolis, Marion County, Ind., died Oct. 8, 2012. He was born July 30, 1965, in Tuila, Swisher County, Texas. After a challenging childhood, he was adopted in May 1979 by James and Esther "Elaine" (Smith) Parmerlee and attended John Marshall High School and White’s Institute. A gifted basketball player, he played junior varsity at John Marshall and made White’s basketball team under the coach and former Indiana Star Clyde Lovellette. He is survived by this parents. Services were at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, and burial was at Indianapolis' Washington Park East Cemetery. |
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Dorothy, widow of Arthur Frederick Parmele [Milton Lee, Edward George, George A., Alanson, Alanson, Abner, Nehemiah, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], died Jan. 3, 2012, at the Clifton Springs Hospital Nursing Home at Clifton Springs, Ontario County, N.Y. She was born July 13, 1924, in Everett, Middlesex County, Mass., daughter of Archie and Grace (Hanson) Young Sr. She worked as a cadet nurse at the Canandaigua Veterans Administration Hospital where she met Arthur. She was a member of St. Felix Catholic Church and its Rosary and Altar Society, a member of the Clifton Springs Historical Society, and was involved with Cub Scouts and Brownies, the Clifton Springs PTA, the Senior Citizen AARP, and the Sebastian Women's Guild in Florida. Dorothy retired as the nurse administrator of the nursing home and skilled nursing facility at Clifton Springs Hospital. Among her survivors are sons Arthur Jr. of Canandaigua, Canandaigua County, N.Y., and Robert of Clifton Springs; daughters Kathleen Thomas of Webster, Monroe County, N.Y., Patricia Farnsworth of Keystone Heights, Clay County, Fla., and Sharon DeRuyter of Clifton Springs; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and special friend Don Robinson. She was preceded in death by husband Arthur Sr.; son Edward; brothers Albert, Edward and Archie Jr.; sisters Helen and Grace; and grandson Bryce Edward Parmele. Burial was at Clifton Springs' Riverview Cemetery in Clifton Springs. Contributions may be made to the Clifton Springs Nursing Home Activities Dept., 2 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs, NY 14432. |
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James died Jan. 8, 2012, in Everett, Snohomish County, Wash. He was born Feb. 23, 1954, the son of Emery and Gloria Jackson, in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kan., and adopted by William Sidney [Jesse Will, Charles Lafayette, Seth, Giles, Jeremiah, Lemuel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] and Betty Louise (Stephenson) Parmele. Survivors include son Jason; daughter Jillian; brothers Charles and Thomas Parmele; nephews Shannon and Joshua Parmele, and niece Camryn Parmele. |
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Ralph [Ralph, James Alvis, Thomas J., Samuel, Samuel, Giles, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a U.S. Army veteran and a resident of Humboldt, McNairy County, Tenn., died Oct. 23, 2012, at Jackson General Hospital in Jackson, Madison County, Tenn. He was born May 4, 1924, in Mississippi, the son of Ralph and Gertrude (Roberts) Parmely, and was a member of the Humboldt First Baptist Church. He is survived by daughters Angela Parmely of Humboldt, Barbara Hall of Hayti, Pemiscot County, Mo., and Betty Daniels of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn.; brother Leroy of Corinth, Alcorn County, Miss.; sisters Helen Parmely of Memphis, and Nell Dickey of Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose, and brothers James "Arthur," Thomas M., William D. and Robert "Bobbie" Jean. Arrangements were handled by the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home. |
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Sandra, the wife of Vernon Ronald [Donald Reynolds, Harral Reynols, Solon Webster, Eliab Harvey, Eliab, Eliab, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] died at her home in Quincy, Norfolk County, Mass., on Feb, 2, 2012. She was born April 15, 1944, in Watertown, Jefferson County, N.Y., and lived in Quincy for more than 25 years. She enjoyed art and drawing, the computer, Foxwoods, and holidays, especially Halloween. Sandra is survived by sons Robert of Marlboro, Middlesex County, Mass., and Stewart C. of Oregon; daughters Mary Evju of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Mass., Sherry Foley of Quincy, Terri Maali of Quincy, Dawn Edge of Louisiana, Tonja Klein of Charlton, Worcester County, Mass., and Gizelle Foster of Everett, Middlesex County, N.Y.; brothers Harold Youngs of New York, and Richard Youngs of Florida; 24 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son Vern R. Parmelee Jr. The C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home of South Weymouth was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. |
Sybil, widow of Reuben "Daig" Everett Parmley [Walter "Lee" Lee, George Washington, Edward Mitchison, Samuel, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], died April 2, 2012, at her home in Tyler, Smith County, Texas. She was born April 16, 1922, in Grapeland, Houston County, Texas, to John Henry and Lydia (Herod) Bynum. She was a member of the Broadway Church of Christ. In addition to her husband of 63 years, Sybil was preceded in death by daughters Helen Marie Parmley and Carol Lee Stanley; five brothers; and three sisters. Her survivors include daughter Billie Sue Sowle of Tyler; sister Mary Doris Bynum Lawrence, of Frisco, Collin and Denton counties, Texas; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Broadway Church of Christ with son-in-law Dwight Sowle officiating. Burial was at McKnight Cemetery in Cushing, Nacogdoches County, Texas, under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to The Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701. |
Bill [Thomas Perry, James Clay, William Irvin, Robert, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a retired captain of the Tulsa, Okla., Fire Department and home builder, died April 8, 2012. He was born Aug. 1, 1926, in Maysville, Benton County, Ark., the son of Thomas and Mollie Lea (Marquess) Parmley, and called Sand Springs, Tulsa County, Okla., his home. He graduated from Webster High School in 1945 and married Dorothy Mae Ricketts on Feb. 14, 1947, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Okla. Bill, who was an Army veteran, belonged to the Retired Firefighters Assn. A member of the Carbondale Assembly of God Church, he also served as deacon, Sunday school secretary, junior boys teacher, Royal Ranger Pal, and helped build both parsonages. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and golf. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter Betty Lybarger of Tulsa; son Clay Thomas Parmley of Sand Springs; sisters Elwanda Tiller and June Kelsey, both of Tulsa; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brother Homer. Burial was at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, in Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Okla. Donations can be made to the Laurel Parmley Missionary Account c/o Carbondale Assembly of God Church. Arrangements were handled by Heath-Griffith Funeral Home. |
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Millie, retired village clerk of Honeoye Falls, Monroe County, N.Y., and widow of Ronald Art "Red" Parmelee
[Howard Baldwin, Isaac, Aaron Baldwin, Bela, Reuben, John, John, John, John, John] died Dec. 20, 2012.
Millie, a member of the Village Clerks Assn., retired from her post in 1988 after 23 years of service. She also
belonged to the Honeoye Falls Legion Auxiliary, and St. Paul's Rosary Society; and was a parishioner at St. Paul's.
She is survived by son 
Albert [William Silas, Henry "Lewis" Lewis, Silas, Augustus, Truman, Joshua, Jehiel, Joshua, John, John], who
had a love for music -- he could play any instrument he picked up -- and an impeccable talent for fixing cars, died
Oct. 8, 2012. He was born Feb. 6, 1932, the son of William and Jessie Mary (Strome) Parmley, on the family farm
near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. While in his early teens, he left home to work and eventually joined the
Army and served in Korea from 1951-54. Before leaving the army, he moved to Calgary where he met and later
married Elfrieda Klauss. In addition to his widow, survivors include son Walter; daughter Debra; brother Phillip
of Courtney, British Columbia; a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers Joe,
Roy and Henry, and sister Lowella Irwin. Burial was in Kelvington, Saskatchewan with Pierson's Forest Lawn Chapel in
charge of arrangements. 
Allan [Warren Earl, Earl William, William Henry, Elbert William, William, Phineas, Phineas, Isaac, Isaac,
John, John], a prison inmate who gained notoriety through his 
Beatrice [Frederick James, William Harry, Harry William, --?-- ] Ludovici of Olyphant, Lackawanna County,
Pa., died June 3, 2012, at Hospice Community Care in nearby Dunmore. She was born Sept. 23, 1934, the daughter
of Frederick and Ruth E. (Crandall) Parmalee, in Sanford, Broome County, N.Y. Beatrice was educated in
Meshoppen, Wyoming County, Pa., public schools and worked for many years at Haband, a clothing company, in
Peckville, Lackawanna County, Pa. She enjoyed sewing, baking and gardening, and attended St. James and St.
George churches in Jermyn, Lackawanna County, Pa. Her first husband, Edward "Francis" Wandall, and a friend
were killed in 1960 when an automobile they were repairing slipped off the jacks and crushed them. A second
marriage, to Jerome "Jerry" D. Allen ended in divorce in 1969. Joseph Paul Ludovici, her third husband, died in 2004. Her
survivors include son Charles Wandall Sr. of Georgia; daughters Priscilla Wood of Trunkhannock, Wyoming County, Pa.,
Lisa Trombetta of Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa., and Bonnie Wood of Olyphant; stepdaughter Charlene Liedell of
Scranton; brothers James A., Lewis F. and Donald L. Parmalee, all of New York; sisters Marjorie Cornell of Pennsylvania,
Pearl Campell and Margueritte Frederick, both of New York, and Dawn Gillmore of Nevada; 18 grand-, one step-grand and
10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sons William F. and George J. Wandall and Jerome D. Allen; brothers
Billie, a longtime resident of Antioch, Contra Costa County, Calif., and the wife of 
Bruce [Leslie Irving, Burton Munroy, Munroy D., Harvey Harry, Asaph, Asaph, Jonathan, Joshua, John, John],
a longtime resident of Marin County, Calif., died July 7, 2012, after a short illness at his home in Novato. Bruce
was born March 30, 1922, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., the son of Leslie and Inez Best (Mc
Clelland) Parmelee. During 
Calvin [Earl Calvin, Lyman Seth, Giles, Seth, Giles, Jeremiah, Lemuel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], who
was known as "Mr. Corn," died Dec. 3, 2012, at Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer, Ind. He was born Feb. 12,
1922, the son of Earl and Iris (Roberts) Parmele of Mackinaw, Tazewell County, Ill., and was a member of
Mackinaw High School's Class of 1939. In 1943, he entered the U.S. Army and served in 
Roome [Henry Gilbert Woodruff, Charles Roome, Theodore Weld, Truman, Thomas Truman, Thomas, Thomas,
Job, John, John], an insurance executive and avid tennis player, died Nov. 4, 2012, at the University Medical
Center of Princeton at Plainsboro, Middlesex County, N.J., after a brief illness. He was born May 5, 1925, on
Staten Island, Richmond County, N.Y., the son of Henry and Helen N. (Bogert) Parmele. Roome and his family
moved to Skillman, Somerset County, N.J., in 1969. He graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University in
1947; his college years were interrupted while serving in the U.S. Army during 
Cynthia [Lewis Newell, Henry Stephen, James Knox Polk, Stephen, John, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel,
Nathaniel, John, John], a resident of Dallas, Polk County, Ore., died Feb. 29, 2012, in the Salem Hospital in
Salem, Marion County, Ore. She was born Dec. 28, 1949, in Norfolk, Va., the daughter of Lewis Newell and Joyce
Anne (Bateman) Parmley. She was a 1969 graduate of Oak Harbor High School and was recruited to work for the
FBI in Washington to sort fingerprints. She worked for the State of Oregon in the '80s in the mailroom. For 17
years, she worked at Praegitser Industries and Tyco as a tester of computer circuit boards. She held one associate
degree and was working on another in business management and accounting from Chemeketa Community College.
She enjoyed camping, fishing and trips to the Oregon coast. She could make music out of any instrument she picked up. She
volunteered her time at Turner Elementary and with the handicapped swimming at Western Oregon University. Among her
survivors are her mother, Joyce of Snohomish, Snohomish County, Wash.; significant other Vincent Mayfield of Dallas; foster
daughter Christina Patterson; brothers Terry of Everett, Snohomish County, Wash., David of Twisp, Okanogan County, Wash.,
Robert Parmley of Anacortes, Skagit County, Wash., and John of Snohomish, Snohomish County, Wash. The Bollman Funeral
Home in Dallas handled arrangements. 
Doris, widow of Edward D. Parmelee [Frederick Franklin, Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Ward, David, David,
Joseph, Joseph, Isaac, John, John], died Jan. 3, 2012, at The Pines at Bristol, Hartford County, Conn. Born March
5, 1913, in Meriden, New Haven County, Conn., she was the daughter of Charles and Carolyn (Keller) Brechlin.
Doris lived in Middletown, Middlesex County, Conn., most of her life and in Westbrook, Middlesex County,
Conn., for 30 years and was a member of The Church of the Holy Trinity in Middletown. Edward died in 1985.
Among her survivors are son Peter of Middletown; daughter Lorraine Stankus of Wolcott, New Haven County,
Conn.,; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held at the
convenience of the family in Indian Hill Cemetery in Middletown. Donations may be made in Doris' memory to The Church of
the Holy Trinity, 381 Main St., Middletown, CT 06457. The Doolittle Funeral Home of Middletown was in charge of
arrangements. 
Edwin [Joseph "Henry" Henry, John Henry, John, Samuel, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] died
June 28, 2012, in Holdenville, Hughes County, Okla. Edwin was born in Allen, Hughes County, Okla., on Nov. 20,
1922, the son of Joseph and Ola Mae Allen (Bell) Parmlee. He finished high school in Atwood, Hughes County,
Okla., and entered into the Army Air Corps in 1943. After 
Elmer [Elmer Peter, Parris E., Daniel Eliel, Ezra, James, Jeremiah, Lemuel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John],
a brewery worker and truck driver, died Oct, 27, 2012, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, St. Joseph County,
Ind. He was born March 23, 1930, in South Bend to Elmer and Minnie E. (Buckmann) Parmley. Elmer and Mary
Louise Sheaks were married Nov. 25, 1950, at Lakeville, Elkhart County, Ind.; she preceded him in death in 1997.
Elmer worked for Drewrys Brewery, and retired in 1995 from Central Transport as a truck driver. He was an avid
Notre Dame football fan, a follower of NASCAR, and enjoyed bingo. Survivors include daughters Connie
Ferrence of St. Clair Shores, Macomb County, Mich., Judy Magiera and Mary Root, both of South Bend; son Ralph
of South Bend; 11 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Elmer was also preceded in death by daughters 
Georgia, widow of Clifford Alberton Parmley [Lester Dae, Myron Bryan, Richard Franklin, Dennis A., Lemuel,
Jeremiah, Lemuel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] and a resident of Lakeside, Coos County, Ore., died July 8,
2012. She was born June 7, 1933, in Rifle, Garfield County, Colo., the daughter of Lyle B and Frances (Duffy)
Langstaff. She and Clifford were married March 3, 1951, in Washoe County, Nev.; he died May 2, 1999. Survivors
include daughters Cindy Webb of Lakeside, Debbie Spradlin of Napa, Napa County, Calif., and Kathy Cole of
Lakeside; sister Betty Garner of Vancouver, Clark County, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were under the direction of Dunes Memorial Chapel of Reedsport, Ore. 
Helen, an award-winning Dallas Morning News religion reporter and editor for 22 years and the widow of 
Helen [Edgar, Marcus "Mark" Hurlburt, James Clark, Marcus Beecher, Noah, Noah, Stephen, John, John], a
homemaker and the widow of 
Marjorie, widow of Cecil J. Parmley [Philmore Bethel, James Emery, James, Robert, John, Giles, Hiel,
Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] and a resident of St. Helens, Columbia County, Ore., died June 15, 2012. She
was born June 20, 1922, in Nehalem, Tillamook County, Ore., the daughter of Harold and Helen Ober. Marjorie, a
1940 graduate of Nehalem High School, worked as an operator at Nehalem Telephone & Telegraph, and as a
part-time secretary in the Nehalem Grade School principal's office. On July 19, 1941, she and Cecil were married
in Nehalem; they spent their lives in Oregon, living in Tillamook, Nehalem, Banks, and, since 1957, St. Helens.
She worked for 20 years at the Columbia District Hospital as a CNA and gave many newborns their first bath. For
many years she owned and operated Hobby Flowers out of her home, and raised orchids in her small greenhouse. A member
of the Warren Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir, she kept everyone in "Marjorie Bouquets." Tending to the 17 fish in
her backyard pond gave her endless joy. She also served many years on the election board in St. Helens. She is survived by
sons Larry of Dundee, Yamhill County, Ore., David of Scappoose, Columbia County, Ore., and Tim of St. Helens; four
granddaughters; and several great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by brothers Harold
and Sherman, and sister Carol. Burial was at Columbia Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Warren
Baptist Church or Hospice of Longview. 
Jack [Donald Burroughs, Samuel Benjamin, Eliab Harvey, Eliab, Eliab, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John,
John], an electrical contractor for over 30 years, died Feb. 20, 2012, of complications of emphysema. He was
born Nov. 8, 1932, in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, Calif., and was a resident of Banning, San
Bernardino County, Calif., for 10 years. Jack served in the Army 2nd Division, 82nd AWBN in 
Jean, an art teacher and the widow of John B. Parmly [Dalton, Ehrick Alexander, Eleazer, Eleazer, Jehiel,
Stephen, Stephen, John, John], died May 18, 2012, at the Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation facility in
Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, N.J. She was born June 24, 1915, in Jersey City, Hudson County, N.J., the
daughter of Cromwell and Jean Evelyn Watson. After graduating from Lincoln High School in Jersey City, she
attended Beaver College in Pennsylvania and the Metropolitan Art School in Manhattan, where she studied with
painter Michel Jacobs. Her portraiture, landscapes, and still lifes are represented in private collections in New
Jersey, North Carolina, and Paris, and a large mural she created can be seen at the Oceanic Free Library in
Rumson, Monmouth County, N.J., where she lived much of her life. In 1943, Jean became the art teacher at Rumson Country
Day School, a post she would hold for 43 years. The school's 1975-76 yearbook, Records, was dedicated to her:
"Everywhere you look in school there is something that she had either created or contributed. We are glad she has been here
this long … ." She and John were married shortly after World War II; he died in 1987. Jean's family lived with her mother and
her brother's family in what might be described as a nine-member artistic commune, overflowing with music and artwork, for
nearly 30 years. She was an early member of the Monmouth Arts Foundation and the Guild of Creative Art. Jean is survived
by daughter Suzanne Parmly, a niece, two nephews, and others. The Thompson Memorial Home of Red Bank was in charge of
arrangements. Memorial donations may be made in Jean's name to the Rumson Country Day School, 35 Bellevue Ave.,
Rumson, NJ 07760. 
Jeffrey [unplaced], a registered nurse, died March 7, 2012, in Columbia, Richland County, S.C. He was born Aug.
24, 1962, in Guam to William Ernest Parmly and the late Nancy Russell Martin. He was a graduate of the
University of Tennessee and earned his nursing degree from Orangeburg Technical College. Jeffrey is survived by
his wife of 18 years, Beth; daughter, Paige; son Jackson; father William; and sister Dana Fagan. Memorials may be
made to assist with Juvenile Diabetes Research, 800-533-2873 or 
Jerry [Hollis Nunley, George Washington, Edward Mitchison, Samuel, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John,
John] died March 4, 2012, at Woden, Nacogdoches County, Texas. He was born Jan. 27, 1944, the son of Hollis
Nunley and Lillian (Perkins) Parmley, at Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas. His wife, the former 
John [Joseph, Joseph, Thomas, --?--], of Annandale, New South Wales, Australia, died April 21, 2012, at Mater
Hospital in Hyde Park, Townsville, Queensland. He was born Jan. 6, 1932, in Victoria, the son of Joseph and Leah
(McKinley) Parmley. John is survived by his widow, Joy; sons Glenn and Mark; daughter Denise; and several
grandchildren. Services were at the Lakes Chapel at Morely's Funeral Home in Townsville. 
Lee [Robert Craig, Warren Silas, Silas, Augustus, Truman, Joshua, Jehiel, Joshua, John, John] died Sept. 3,
2012, at the HospiceCare Center in Louisville, Boulder County, Colo. He was born Jan. 26, 1930, in Rock Falls,
Whiteside County, Ill., the son of Robert and Edna (Otis) Parmley. Lee moved to the Longmont/Boulder area in
1959 and lived in Gunbarrel Estates. He was a mechanical engineer at Rocky Flats, worked on the Alaska pipeline
and did plumbing work in Boulder County. In 1992, he moved to Kimball, Neb., where he was a member of the
Baptist Church, BPO Elks No. 1055 in Longmont, and the Flying Farmers of America. He started Boy Scout Troop
No. 161 in Niwot, Colo. Lee enjoyed hunting, fishing and flying. Lee is survived by sons Bob, Steve and Greg;
daughter Linda Giebelhaus; nine grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and sister Lorraine Harmon. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Dolores. Services were held at LifeBridge Christian Church; cremation was at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel and
Crematory. 
Lera, widow of John "Wells" Wells Parmley [Lawrence "Pete" Eugene, John Edward, Edward Mitchison,
Samuel, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] of Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas, died March
20, 2012. She was born April 11, 1917, in Nacogdoches County to Clark and Vergie (Noble) Sparks. As the oldest
child, Lera was a caretaker of her siblings, a devoted wife of 64 years, a talented cook and hostess of many family
gatherings. She was an active member of the Fredonia Hill Baptist Church for many years until her health declined.
Survivors include daughter Carolyn Shadowens; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brothers Kirby
and Wilford Sparks. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by sister Dorothy Stevens. Burial was
at Nacogdoches' Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements were under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors of
Nacogdoches. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assn., Bank of America, c/o AHA Memorial, PO
Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284. 
Marjorie, wife of Jack Graham Parmele [Frederick Albert, James Mabie, Walter, Moses William, James, Moses,
Hezekiah, Joel, John, John], died Feb. 7, 2012, at Rose Hill, Butler County, Kan. She was born Feb. 26, 1923, in
Columbus, Cherokee County, Kan., the daughter of Clyde E. and Marie C. (Childers) De Voe. She and Jack were
married in 1941 in Girard, Crawford County, Kan. She worked odd jobs in her younger years, including a stint at
J.C. Penney. She lived in Kansas, Texas, Florida, California and Kentucky, and traveled extensively. In addition to
Jack, she is survived by sons J. Dennis of War Eagle, Benton County, Ark., and Robert C. of Douglass, Butler
County, Kan.; daughter M. LuAnn Baker of Kansas City, Jackson County, Mo.; brother Ned L. DeVoe of Columbus;
six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brother Robert; and sisters Theda and Sally.
Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery & Mausoleum in Wichita, Kan. 
Myrna, wife of 
Robert [Walter Breckenridge, George Dexter, Frederick R., Rossiter, Nathaniel, William, Joseph, Isaac, John,
John], a real estate salesman, died April 9, 2012. He was born Sept. 19, 1923, in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Okla., to
Walter and Hazel (Tucker) Parmele. He was an honorably discharged veteran serving in the Army during WWII
and he later owned Parmele Real Estate from which he retired. Bob was a lifetime fisherman and fished in most of
the 50 states as well as Canada, Mexico and Brazil. His and his son's trophy fish are on display at the Oklahoma
Aquarium in Jenks. He and his late wife, Vivian, loved traveling in their RV and owned a vacation home in the
Florida Keys. He often took his children, grandchildren and friends aboard his boat ViBop. He is survived by
daughter Linda Parmele, of Tulsa; grandchildren Mike Parmele, Angela Loveless, Clare Tousley, Provin Martin, Darren
Parmele and Bobby Parmele; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Vivian, in
2005, and in 2010 by son 
Roger [Glen Arnold, Miles "Bill" Monroe, Frank "Hence," Miles R., Garner, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel,
Nathaniel, John, John] died Feb. 9, 2012. He was born Dec. 18, 1956, in New Castle, Henry County, Ind., the son
of 
Roy [Lilburn "Lib," Roscoe Samuel, Andrew "Jiff," Miles R., Garner, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel,
John, John] took his own life near his hometown of Anderson, Madison County, Ind., on June 9, 2012. Roy was
born in New Castle, Henry County, Ind., on Nov. 23, 1958, son of Lilburn "Lib" and Joyce Ann (Peavler) Parmley.
He was a 1977 graduate of Shenandoah High School and enjoyed go-karts and motorcycles. In addition to his
mother, he is survived by sons Jesse of Richmond, Wayne County, Ind., Trent of Richmond, Dennis of Noblesville,
Hamilton County, Ind., and Cody of Anderson; daughter Meggan White of Anderson; brothers Tracy of North
Carolina and Sam of Mooreland, Henry County, Ind.; sisters Brenda Shaffer of Sulphur Springs, Henry County,
Ind., and Donna Shrum of Kokomo, Howard County, Ind.; and six grandchildren including Jyllayne Parmley and Monroe
Parmley. His wife, 
Ruth, widow of Robert Edwin Parmelee [Gardiner Philander, Gardiner Henry, Zeno "Philander," Zeno,
Gardner, Nehemiah, Nehemiah, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] and a former professor of piano at
Westminster College in New Wilmington, Lawrence County, Pa., died Oct. 25, 2012, at Briar Hill Care Residence
in Middlefield, Geauga County, Ohio, after a short illness. She was born Jan. 16, 1917, the daughter of Walter C.
and Mary (Cox) Sewall. She received her bachelor of music and did graduate work at Westminster College. She
played organ and piano for the Fred Waring Orchestra, and taught music and choir in the Shaker Heights and
Chagrin Falls (Ohio) school districts. Ruth is survived by son Richard of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and
daughter Kathryn of Belmont, Middlesex County, Mass. Donations may be made in her name to the Mesopotamia Volunteer
Fire Department. 
Bill [unplaced], a technical service manager for Sears Roebuck, died at his home in Poway, San Diego County,
Calif., on Oct. 29, 2012. He was born Aug. 26, 1935, in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Mich., to William and
Leona (Ryno) Reents. He attended University of Notre Dame and later worked at Sears. He was an avid fisherman
and also enjoyed boating and hunting. He was a jack of all trades and was very much a handyman. Bill did some
recreational painting and considered himself a bit of an artist. He served in the Army from 1958-60. Bill is
survived by his wife, Elda May (Campbell) Parmley, whom he married Sept. 17, 1960, in Los Angeles County,
Calif.; sons Michael Scott Parmley of Poway, and Eugene Alan Parmley of Escondido, San Diego County, Calif.;
and grandson Darrin Michael Parmley. He was preceded in death by brother Robert Reents in 2011. Services were at Fort
Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma, San Diego County, Calif. 
Yvonne, a homemaker and the wife of