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Cebe [Paul Ross, Oliver Ellsworth, William Henry, George Edward, Oliver, Oliver, Jonathan, Joshua, John, John], of Canaan, Litchfield County, Conn.., and formerly of New York City, died Dec. 3, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., on Jan. 7, 1925, the daughter of Paul and Marian Elizabeth (Prince) Parmelee. Her husband, Charles Gordon Peterson, died in June, 2010. Cebe graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Boone County, Mo., and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons to train to be an occupational therapist. While a student in New York, she lived at International House where her love of diverse peoples and their cultures was awakened. She took up weaving, and traveled extensively. Cebe also treasured summers at a log cabin built by her father at Sunset Lake in New Jersey. She is survived by son Christopher of Norfolk, Litchfield County, Conn.; daughters Pamela of New York City, and Wendy Faxon of Falmouth, Barnstable County, Mass.; and two grandchildren. Cebe was predeceased by brothers George and Charles, and sister Marjorie (Parmelee) Pepitone. Arrangements were handled by Montano-Shea of Winsted, Conn. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Lighthouse Guild, Attn.: Development Department, 15 W. 65th St., New York, NY 10023. |
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Hilda, widow of Edward T. Parmley [Ernest, James, --?--], died Nov. 26, 2015, at Penn Yan Manor Nursing Facility in Penn Yan, Yates County, N.Y., at the age of 100. She was born Oct. 22, 1915, in Venice, Cayuga County, N.Y., the daughter of Bert and Lucy (Green) Clark, and resided in Cayuga County for most of her life. She and Edward operated a family farm in earlier years. Hilda afterward owned and operated the former Triangle Restaurant in King Ferry, Cayuga County, N.Y., from 1960-85. She was a former member of the Venice Baptist Church, and enjoyed paper-hanging and crocheting. Among her survivors are son Dale C. Parmley of Auburn, Cayuga County, N.Y.; daughters Donna L. Marshall of Penn Yan, and Vivian Geiger of Lansing, Tomkins County, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by daughter Shirley Marshall and brother Ivan Clark. Burial was at East Venice Cemetery. Arrangements were with the Shurtleff Funeral Home of Genoa. Donations may be made to the United Church of Genoa. |
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Judy [Clifford "Franklin" Franklin, Henry "Frank" Franklin, James Cooke, Rufus H., Henry K., Henry, Samuel, Joseph, Isaac, John, John], widow of Harold "Bill" Tapscott, died Jan. 7, 2015, at her home in Geneva, Ontario County, N.Y. She was born Dec. 12, 1938, in Geneva, the daughter of Clifford and Margaret (Carney) Parmelee. She and Bill were married on Jan. 28, 1957, and together they raised five children. Judy's fondest times were shopping, yard-sale and dining-out excursions with her sister-in-law and best friend, Beverly Edwards. She is survived by sons Bill, Tim and Rob Tapscott; daughters Debbie Carlson and Trisha Lyons; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and brother Gary Parmelee of Florida. In addition to husband, she was predeceased by brothers Clifford "Bud," Earl and Gail Parmelee; and sister Margaret Marino. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery. The McGuigan & Bero Funeral Home in Geneva was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Thrive to Survive, a nonprofit that provides support to adults in Geneva who are fighting cancer, PO Box 1146, Geneva, N.Y. 14456, or to Ontario-Yates Hospice. |
Mark [Oliver, Andrew "Jiff," Miles R., Garner, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a lifelong resident of Wayne County, Ky., died July 29, 2015. He was born Aug. 23, 1962, the son of Oliver and Lyda (Stringer) Parmley. He married Carol (Bertram) who survives as do daughter Rebecca Parmley, three brothers and three sisters. He was preceded in death by son Brandon, and brothers Rex, Eric and Larry. Burial was in the Parnell Methodist Church Cemetery. The family requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Mark Parmley Memorial Fund. The Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. |
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* In the 1870 census, Martin was a black 12-year-old domestic living with the white Lewis Parmley family [Robert, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John]. |
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Ruth [Charles Rollin, Daniel Dunklee, Samuel "Alexander," Ambrose Nichols, Samuel, John, Joel, John, John], a career nurse, died Sept. 12, 2015, at her home on Wye Mountain in Perry County, Ark. She was born March 31, 1929, the daughter of Charles and Evelyn (Haskell) Parmelee, in Brattleboro, Windham County, Vt. Her family moved to Holden, Worcester County, Mass., where she received her early education; she graduated from Holden High School. Ruth earned her RN from Boston University School of Nursing in 1952, a master's in nursing from the University of Central Arkansas in 1972, and a Ph.D in nursing from the University of Alabama in 1986. She and James W. Rawlins were married March 21, 1952, in Holden. They made their first home in Athens, Clarke County, Ga., where she worked at Athens General Hospital. She later worked in pediatrics at Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, La. They moved to Little Rock, Pulaski County, Ark., in 1960, where they remained until retiring to Wye Mountain in 2000. She enjoyed swimming and traveling. She was preceded in death by brother Charles Jr., sister Pearl Johnson, and two grandsons. Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon handled the arrangements. |
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* In the 1870 census, Martin was a black 12-year-old domestic living with the white Lewis Parmley family [Robert, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] in Burkesville. |
William [William J., William W., Owen J., Jehiel Nettleton, Jeremiah, Timothy, Mark, Job, John, John], a retired educator, died Oct. 27, 2015. He was born Nov. 17, 1928, son William J. and Rose (Allard) Parmelee, in Derby, New Haven County, Conn. William was a teacher and principal for the Oxford Central School and Woodbury Middle School. He was a member of the U.S. Army, stationed in Japan after World War II, and the American Legion. He enjoyed fishing and traveling. In addition to his wife of 62 years, Margaret "Peggy," he is survived by son William III of Renton, King County, Wash.; grandsons William IV and Taylor, both of Kansas. He was predeceased by brother Robert. Services were private. The Ralph Hull Funeral Home of Seymour was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Athena Hospice and Homecare, 112 Washington Ave., North Haven 06473. |
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Winifred, retired cafeteria manager at Haddam Killingworth High School and widow of Waldo Eugene Parmelee [George Waldo, George Wilson, George, Epaphroditus, Aaron, Cornelius, Josiah, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], died Jan. 7, 2015, at Middlesex Health Care, Middletown, Middlesex County, Conn. She was born Feb. 17, 1936, in Nichols, Fairfield County, Conn., the daughter of William and Ruth (Perkins) LeClair. Winifred, who lived in Haddam, Middlesex County, Conn., was member of the Polish Falcons. She is survived by sons Waldo Jr. and Jonathan, both of Higganum, Middlesex County, Conn., and Michael, Wayne and Donald, all of Haddam; brother Raymond of Old Lyme, New London County, Conn.; sisters Shirley Monte of Deep River, Middlesex County, Conn. and Frances Woitysiak of Texas; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by brothers Wayne and William. Memorial contributions may be made to the Haddam Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 194, Higganum, CT 06441, or the Haddam Volunteer Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 48, Higganum, CT 06441. |
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Adela,
widow of 
Betty, widow of Roy E. Parmelee [Clarence
George, Willis E., Perry Lewis, Timothy Enoch, Jeremiah,
Timothy, Mark, Job, John, John], died Jan. 24, 2015.
She was born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., on Oct. 9,
1921. She and Roy met in Washington, D.C., and were
married in 1947. He was in the Navy for 20 years and died
in 1983. They retired in Silver Lakes, San Bernardino
County, Calif., and were among the first property owners.
Parmelee Field was named in honor of Roy. Betty is
survived by daughter-in-law Simone Meeker and her husband
Tobias, and their son Matthew from Silver Lakes; nieces
Carol Smith and Louise Sanzenbacher; sister Carol
"Peggy" Baker and her sons Michael and William
Baker. Many thanks to her friend Bruce Lamson who cared
for her during her long Illness. Betty was also preceded
in death by son Clifford. 
Carl [Burnis "Bernie" Carl,
Frank Edward, Ambrose "Andrew," Nathan Lord,
Beecher, Jeremiah, Abel, Job, John, John], who
founder and owner of Parmelee's TV Service for 30 years,
died April 10, 2015, in Horseheads, Chemung County, N.Y.
He was born June 6, 1927, in Elmira, Chemung County,
N.Y., the son of Bernie and Ruth (Schnurbusch) Parmelee.
He and Dorothy Ruth Shelford were married June 12, 1948,
at the 1st Baptist Church of Elmira; she died in March.
Carl was a graduate of the Elmira Free Academy. His first
jobs included working at the Spaulding Bakery Store his
father managed and being a railroad signalman. After he
retired at 61, he began a second career as a dedicated
volunteer, working for the Red Cross -- he was recognized
for donating more than 29 gallons to area blood banks --
and other community agencies. He attended human rights
rallies and once ran for mayor of Elmira. He was a
long-time member of the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship
of Big Flats. Among his survivors are son David of
Phillipsburg, Warren County, N.J.; sisters Lillian Hollis
and Mildred Carroll; and grandchildren David, Jasmin and
Terry Parmelee. In addition to his wife, he was preceded
in death by son Lawrence "Larry" and sister 
Charlie
[Dexter. Jefferson, Giles, Robert, John, Giles, Hiel,
Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] died Nov. 3, 2015,
at the Jean Waddle Care Unit of Lake Cumberland Regional
Hospital in Somerset, Pulaski County, Ky. He was born
Sept, 22, 1922, in Monticello, Wayne County, Ky., to
Dexter and Celia Elizabeth (Slagle) Parmley. Charlie
served in the South Pacific during 
Don
[Donald Burroughs, Samuel Benjamin, Eliab Harvey,
Eliab, Eliab, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John],
a 36-year employee of the Southern California Edison Co.,
died May 20, 2015, in Banning, Riverside County, Calif..
He was a longtime resident of Twin Peaks, San Bernardino
County, Calif., and Palm Springs, Riverside County,
Calif., and was a volunteer firefighter for the Crest
Forest Fire District. Don was born May 4, 1923, the son
of Donald and Mildred A. (Moon) Parmelee, in California.
He served in the U.S. Army in World War II in Italy and
was a member of American Legion Post 0363 in Lake
Arrowhead. He enjoyed RVing and annual trips to Dana
Point. His survivors include sons 
Floyd [Laddon, James, Robert, Hiel C.,
John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John],
a man of many careers, died Feb. 5, 2015, at Parkland
Health Center in Bonne Terre, St. Francois County, Mo..
He was born Feb. 14, 1928, in Potosi, Washington County,
Mo., the son of Ladden and Laura (Morgan) Parmley. Floyd
grew up in Potosi and St. Louis, and lived in Farmington,
St. Francois County, Mo. He worked for a lighting company
in St. Louis; as a city maintenance worker in DeSoto,
Jefferson County, Mo.; as a highway worker for the
Washington County Highway Department; and as a
groundskeeper for the North County School District. His
true passion was preaching the word of God in brush
arbors and tent revivals; he also loved to play the
guitar and sing gospel music. In his spare time Floyd
enjoyed watching his grandchildren play ball, barbecuing
burgers and going to hot dog roasts. Survivors include
sons David, Danny, Dennis and Steve; grandchildren Derek,
Shawna, Kelsi, Dyllon, Alexis and Nathaniel;
great-granddaughter Cheyenne; sister Grace Green; and
brother Luther. He was preceded in death by his wife, 
Janine,
wife of Luther "Luke" Hart Parmelee IV [Luther
Hart, Frank Hart, Luther Hart, Elisha, Theodore, Abraham,
Abraham, Isaac, John, John], died June 17, 2015, at
her home in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. She was born
March 20, 1960, the daughter of Frank and Betsy (Moakley)
Nichols, in Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. In addition
to her husband of 29 years, she is survived by son Luther
"Luke" Hart Parmelee V; and siblings Dori
Hosey, Arme Hill, Camilla Irvin, Frank Nichols and
Heather Brock. The Schoedinger Worthington Chapel was in
charge of arrangements. Burial was at Union Cemetery. 
Jean,
a resident of Iron Mountain, Dickinson County, Mich., and
widow of 
Mary
[William Lloyd, William E., William Henry, John,
Richard, Ephraim, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel,
John, John], a phlebotomist at Plasma Alliance for
many years, died Nov. 25, 2015. She was born Sept. 21,
1935, the daughter of William and Goldie (Martin)
Parmley, in Locust Grove, Mayes County, Okla. She
graduated from Locust Grove High School in 1953 and
attended Sheridan Christian Center for many years. She is
survived by sons Bobby Jenkins and Marcus Taylor, both of
Tulsa, Tulsa County, Okla.; daughters Gail Fleming of
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Fla., and Angela
Stewart of Tulsa; sister Nancy Gibson of Tulsa; six
grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by brother 
Myrtie [Lewis Bennie, Martin O.*],
a homemaker and resident of Burkesville, Cumberland
County, Ky., died May 11, 2015, at Cumberland County
Hospital. Myrtie was born March 7, 1920, in Cumberland
County, the daughter Garfield and Lovie (Elliott)
Parmley. She was a member of the Church of Our Lord Jesus
Christ. Her survivors include daughters Ochia Anders and
Sheryl Parmley both of Burkesville, and Venetta Parmley
of Louisville, Jefferson County, Ky.; son Weldon Parmley
of Burkesville; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren;
and seven great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in
Burkesville Cemetery. The Ballou & Stotts Funeral
Home of Burkesville was in charge of arrangements. 
Phyllis [Burnis "Bernie" Carl,
Frank Edward, Ambrose "Andrew," Nathan Lord,
Beecher, Jeremiah, Abel, Job, John, John], widow of
Henry Hubert Welshans, died Feb. 7, 2015, at Schuyler
Hospital in Montour Falls, Schuyler County, N.Y. She was
born in Elmira, Chemung County, N.Y., the daughter of
Bernie and Ruth (Schnurbusch) Parmelee, on April 30,
1930. She graduated from Elmira Free Academy and the
Elmira Business Institute and worked for a time at the
Elmira College Bookstore. She was a member of the 1st
Baptist churches of Elmira and Montour Falls. She enjoyed
singing in the choir, bowling, needle crafts and
volunteered with the food bank, the church food pantry,
Crop Walk and Habitat for Humanity. She is survived by
son Timothy; daughters Drusilla Welshans, Susan McConnell
and Tammy Verity; brother 
Phyllis, widow of 
Richard [Wellington B., Winfield Scott,
Wellington L., Lorenzo Asahel, Asahel, Asahel, Lemuel,
Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] died May 7, 2015,
in Guilford, New Haven County, Conn. He worked for 35
years for the Southern New England Telephone Co. in the
central office on the frame. He was born April 6, 1938,
to Wellington and Florence D. (Anderson) Parmelee.
Richard grew up in the home of his uncle and aunt, Albert
and Helen (Thomas) Anderson, after his mother's death. He
loved boating, trains, NASCAR and UConn women’s
basketball. Richard was preceded in death by sisters
Barbara Meyer, Eleanor Rossiter, Jacquelyn Linsley and
Florence Naas. He is survived by Susan Breese, Candace
Simons, Edward Armour and Daniel Simons, all of Guilford;
Gregory Linsley and Rob Rossiter of Branford, New Haven
County, Conn.; and Milton Rossiter of Orange, New Haven,
Conn. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of
one’s choice. 
Sherry,
a resident of Palmetto, Manatee County, Fla., and wife of
Douglas Richard Parmelee [Stuart Leslie, Harold
Burton, Burton Munroy, Munroy D., Harvey Harry, Asaph,
Asaph, Jonathan, Joshua, John, John], died Sept. 22,
2015, at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, Manatee
County, Fla. She was born Dec. 15, 1944, in Washington,
D.C., the daughter of Robert Lee Bussinger Jr. and Eileen
Patricia Verna, and stepfather Luigi J. Verna. She and
Douglas were married for 52 years. Sherry was a former
employee of the Frederick County (Md.) Public Schools and
retired from the Manatee County (Fla.) School System in
2007. She was past president of the Ladies Auxiliary,
Libertytown (Md.) Fire Department, and was an honorably
discharged veteran from the Air Force. Sherry enjoyed
crafts, crocheting, painting, cooking, spending time at
the beach, cruising, and spending time with her family.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by son David
of Libertytown, Frederick County, Md.; daughters April L.
Welsh of Libertytown, and Susan M. Llewellyn of Thurmont,
Frederick County, Md.; six grandchildren; brother Nick;
and sisters Cindy and Jeannie. Burial was in the Garden
of Veterans II at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in
Frederick. Donations may be made in care of Douglas
Parmelee, at 229 SW 43rd St., Cape Coral, FL 33914, for
her grandchildren's continuing education. 
Stanley [Celia Agnes Overstreet, Lewis
Bennie, Martin O.*], a U.S. Army veteran and
resident of Burkesville, Cumberland County, Ky., died
March 8, 2015, at Cumberland County Hospital. He was born
March 15, 1953, in Cumberland County, the son of Elmore
Rowe and Celia Parmley. His survivors include daughter
Jammie Gray of Burkesville; stepdaughter Rachel Pace of
Indianapolis, Marion County, Ind.; brothers Marce and 
Wilma, wife of Andrew Parmley [Roscoe
Samuel, Andrew "Jiff," Miles R., Garner, John,
Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] of
Monticello, Wayne County, Ky., died Feb. 15, 2015, at
Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Fayette County, Ky.
She was born June 14, 1943, in Monticello, the daughter
of Narvel Allen and Dosha (Morrow) Reynolds. In addition
to her husband of 51 years, she is survived by sons
Stewart of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn., and Jeff and
Ross of Monticello; daughters Winona Griggs, and Hazel
and Caitlin Parmley, all of Monticello; brothers Glenn of
Rushville, Rush County, Ind., Lucian of Nancy, Pulaski
County, Ky., and Don of Monticello; sisters Ina Ruth
Gosney of Shelbyville, Shelby County, Ind., and Radie
Pendleton of Monticello; 12 grandchildren including
Jacob, Aaron, Chelsea, Isaiah, Blake, Kyra, and Mylee
Parmley; four great-grandchildren; and four
step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by siblings
Pearlie Logston, Owen Reynolds, Winnie Shepherd, Velma
Smith, and twins Lester “Tom” and Willis
Reynolds; and a granddaughter. Burial was at Parnell
Methodist Church Cemetery. The Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home
in Monticello was in charge of arrangements.