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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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Flora, widow of Dr. Richard Hall [Richard Hall, George Herbert, Anson Hall, Asaph, Asaph, Jonathan, Joshua, John, John] of Warsaw, Wyoming County, N.Y., died Nov. 21, 2015, at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility following a short illness. She was born Oct. 10, 1922, the daughter of Jerome and Elma (Bolly) Sabbath, in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Prior to her graduation from Empire State College, she helped her husband run a private veterinary practice in Slippery Rock, Butler County, Pa. After moving to New York, she worked at Perry Central School and the New York State Department of Labor, retiring in 1987. Flora was active in the United Church of Warsaw, the Order of the Eastern Star and other local organizations. Survivors include son Richard Hall III of Newark, Wayne County, N.Y.; daughters Susan Edwards of Attica, Wyoming County, N.Y., and Elizabeth Parmelee-Adams of Castile, Wyoming County, N.Y.; and six grand- and four great-grandchildren. Husband Richard died in 2005. Burial was in the United Church Memorial Garden. Memorials may be made to the United Church of Warsaw, 10-22 S. Main St., Warsaw, NY 14569 or the Warsaw Rescue Squad, PO Box 22, Warsaw, NY 14569. Arrangements were completed by Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home of Warsaw. |
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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 [Franklin Clifford, 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 Franklin 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; brother Gary "Honcho" Parmelee of Florida; 14 grand- and 10 great-grandchildren. 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 
Chuck [Cecil Grannis, Charles Dustin, William Grannis, Roctus T., Ebenezer, Oliver, Jonathan, Joshua, John,
John] died March 18, 2015, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He was a former Ottawa Rough Riders football player
and gymnast. Chuck was born May 11, 1931, the son of Cecil and Edith Ellen (Stewart) Parmelee. In addition to
his widow, the former Sheila Lavoie, he is survived by son Geoff; daughters Margo, Sandi, Gail, Nancy and
Lynda; and four grandchildren. Preceding him in death were brother John "Stewart"; sister Barbara Morrison.
Burial was at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of
Canada or the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements were entrusted to
Whelan Funeral Home. 
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.