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Agnes [Earl Grover, Linus, Erastus Kellogg, Joshua, Joshua, Jehiel, Joshua, John, John], died Dec. 3, 2019. She was born Feb. 6, 1931, the daughter of Earl and Agnes Pearl (Kranenberg) Parmelee, in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Mich. Among her survivors are nephew Earl Parmelee and nieces Tayler Kooienga and Taryn Baker. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ray H. Parmelee. A special thank you to Railside Assisted Living and Spectrum Health Hospice of Grand Rapids for their care. |
Al, a retired Local 488 union electrician and husband of the late Linda A. Parmelee [Unplaced], died Nov. 15, 2019, at Chestelm Health and Rehab Center in East Haddam, Middlesex, Conn. Al was born in Middletown, Middlesex, Conn., son of Victor E. and Alice Bell (Flynn) Baird. Al was an avid fisherman and a member of the Eagles Club, Moose Lodge and the American Legion. Among his survivors are son Tony; daughters Christina Stevens, and Mellissa and Tracy Baird; brothers, Terry and Michael; and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother Arthur. The Biega Funeral Home of Middletown was in charge of arrangements. |
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Jeannine, whose first husband was the late Conley Parmley [Ode Lee, Andrew "Jiff," Miles R., Garner, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], died Sept. 29, 2019. She was born Sept. 30, 1941, the daughter of Lucille (Stephenson) Stringer. Jeannine is survived by husband Harold Donovan; sons Morgan Parmley, Paul Parmley, Jeff Parmley, Stacy Parmley and Chris Parmley; daughter Pam (Parmley) Turner; sister Carolyn Jones; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. In addition to Conley, she was preceded in death by brother Ronald Stringer and one grandchild. Burial was in the Parnell Baptist Church Cemetery in Parnell, Wayne County, Ky. Donations may be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland. |
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Art [Arthur Frederick, Milton Lee, Edward George, George A., Alanson, Alanson, Abner, Nehemiah, Nathaniel,
Nathaniel, John, John], a lifelong bowler, died Nov. 10, 2019. He was born Dec. 7, 1947, in Canandaigua,
Ontario County, N.Y., the eldest of Arthur and 
Bruce [Floyd B., Harry Dewey, Frank B., Anson, --?--], a long-time industrial arts educator, died July 25, 2019,
at the Maryville Living Center in Maryville, Nodaway County, Mo. Bruce was born May 26, 1939, in Denver,
Denver County, Colo., the son of Floyd and Dorothy Anna (Marsh) Parmelee; the family moved to Greeley, Weld
County, Colo., when he was 1. Bruce graduated from Greeley Central High School in 1957 and served in the Air
Force from 1959 to 1963, maintaining electronics systems on the F105 Thunderchief. He was stationed in Spain
and then deployed to Florida during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He then attended the University of Northern
Colorado at Greeley, graduating in 1967 -- the same year he and Donna Hammer were married -- with a Bachelor
of Arts and a major in industrial arts. He earned his Master of Science with a major in technical teacher education at Pittsburg
(Kan.) State University, and his Doctoral of Education in industrial education at the University of Northern Colorado. Bruce
held a teaching assistantship while attending Pittsburg State, taught electricity/electronics at Northwest Missouri State
University as an associate professor in the Department of Technology until it closed in 1992, and taught five years at the
central campus of the Des Moines (Iowa) School District. Bruce served in the Army National Guard, joining in 1979 and
becoming the survey section chief of the headquarters company of the 1st Battalion of 129th field artillery regiment. He rose to
the rank of first sergeant (E8) with the same unit. His military career ended with the Iowa National Guard at Camp Dodge
Iowa, and at his discharge he received Meritorious Service Medal for service over five decades. He held licenses as a
first-class federal communications operator, a private pilot and amateur radio operator. His hobbies included flying, fishing,
hunting, rifle club and geocaching. Bruce retained his membership with the West Des Moines Lutheran Church of Hope.
Among his survivors are wife Donna; son Craig of Kalispell, Flathead County, Mont.; daughter Susan Grispino of Maryville;
four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and brother Donn Parmelee. Burial was at Maryville's Oak Hill Cemetery. The
Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home of Maryville was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a visit with an
elderly friend or family member, or a donation to the Wounded Warriors Organization. 
Carolyn, widow of 
Charlotte, of Genesco, Livingston County, N.Y., and widow of 
Craig [Eugene D., Parris E., Daniel Eliel, Ezra, James, Jeremiah, Lemuel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a
teacher for many years at Ivy Tech Community College, died Nov. 15, 2019, at St. Joseph Regional Medical
Center-Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Ind., after a five-week battle against an infection. The son of Eugene and
Daphne, a resident of Saint Simons Island, Glynn County, Ga., and the widow of 
Alan [David Henderson, Issac H., Ellsberry "Berry" S., Samuel, Samuel, Giles, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel,
Nathaniel, John, John], a welder and sports enthusiast, died Dec. 9, 2019, in Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn. He
was born Dec. 9, 1974, in Jackson, Madison County, Tenn., the son of 
Ernie [Garnett Flavious, Joseph Ephraim, James Ephraim, Ephraim, Garner, Richard, Ephraim, Giles, Hiel,
Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], died in early July 2019. He was born Aug. 24, 1952, the son of Garnett and
Eileen Mae (Butler) Parmley, in Turlock, Stanislaus County, Calif. He graduated from Hilmar High School and
worked in construction most of his adult life; one of his first jobs was for West Coast Premium Aluminum. He
enjoyed gardening, was an avid '49ers fan, and loved his cockatiel Elvis. He is survived by sons Johnny Hipolito
and Kevin Parmley; daughter Heather Cope; five grandchildren; brothers Joe, Garnett, William, Michael and Gale;
sisters Garnell Bawcum, Sebina Forgnone, Patricia Parmley, Debra Myers and Louise Onate. Ernie was preceded
in death by his wife, the former 
Frances, wife of Richard H. Parmelee [Edward W., Paul Everett, Hosmer Buckingham, Farnham, Constant,
Phineas, Isaac, Isaac, John, John], died Sept. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. She was born April
17, 1934, the daughter of Belvie Jennings Frier Sr. and Edna Frier Kirkland, in Mayo, Lafayette County, Fla. After
graduating from Robert E. Lee High School, Geneva worked for several insurance companies before becoming a
full-time homemaker. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter Beverly Parmelee, brothers B.J. and
J.C. Frier, and sister Eleanor Bales. She was preceded in death by sisters Dorothy Wilkinson Burch, Charlotte
Brooker and Ethel Carroll. Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. 
Janice Parmley of Conway, Horry County, S.C., died Sept. 1, 2019, at Conway Medical Center. She enjoyed
singing and dancing, braiding hair and shopping, but her greatest love was playing bingo. Janice was born Dec. 13,
1960, the daughter of Eugene Wilbert [unplaced] and Ella (Hill) Parmley, in Conway where she attended Horry
County public schools and played a little basketball for Conway High School. She went on to Horry Georgetown
Tech and Miller-Motte Technical College. Prior to her health issues, Janice was a server/line cook for Quincy's
Restaurant and a factory worker for Krispy Kreme Donuts in Texas. Later in life, she worked briefly for Yellow
Taxi Cab Services in Conway. Janice attended Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. Her survivors include son
Mikkel A. Parmley; daughter Tina R. Parmley; brothers Eugene Jr. of Conyers, Rockdale County, Ga., Horace of Los Angeles,
Los Angeles County, Calif., and John C. and George A. of Conway, S.C.; sisters Rebecca Stanley of Conway and Dora L.
Hedger of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas; and grandchildren Jaylen, Titus and Suniya Parmley. She was preceded in death
by brothers Michael A. and Titus "T.J.," and sister Harriet Anderson. 
Kimberly [unplaced], of Scottsville, Allen County, Ky., died Aug. 3, 2019, at the Medical Center at Bowling
Green, Warren County, Ky. She was a homemaker, a former employee of the 101st Airbourne Restaurant and an
avid sports mom. She was born May 1, 1976, in Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. She is survived by husband
David Duncan of Scottsville; sons Cody Parmele of Lebanon, Marion County, Tenn., and Sean and Joshua Duncan
of Scottsville; daughter Kaitlyn Duncan of Scottsville; a brother, sister and half-sister; and grandmother Benitta
Carlson of Portland. The Goad Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made at Goad
Funeral Home. 
Renzy, a retired Connecticut state correctional officer and former husband of Sandra Parmelee [George Waldo,
George Wilson, George, Epaphroditus, Aaron, Cornelius, Josiah, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] died Oct. 4,
2019. He was born July 20, 1928, the son of Venanzio and Marie (DeDominicis) Vallera, in Meriden, New Haven
County, Conn. The Vallera family moved to Haddam, New Haven County, Conn., in 1947 to establish and run the
family apple orchard known as Hazenhurst Orchards. In 1952, he joined the Haddam Volunteer Fire Company,
serving as chief from 1956 to 1958, and becoming a life member in 1961. He was involved with the Knights of
Columbus as a Fourth Degree Knight, the Elks Club and the Lions Club, served on various town committees over
the years, and was an active member of St. Peter Church in Higganum, Middlesex County, Conn. In addition to Sandra, Renzy
is survived by son Ken; daughters Paula Kelley, Gale Stekl, Beth Gaiss and Candy Veazie; 10 grandchildren; and 4½
great-grandchildren. The Funeral Liturgy was held at St. Peter Church; burial was at Meriden's Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, please consider donations to the Haddam Volunteer Fire Company, the Haddam Ambulance Assn., St. Peter
Church or an animal rescue organization. Biega's Funeral Home in Middletown was in charge of arrangements. 
Peggy, a retired receptionist and the widow of 
Mike [Robert W., James "Robert" Robert, Robert James, George Washington, Robert, John, Giles, Hiel,
Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a career California parks and recreation director, died May 10, 2019, at
Central City Care Center in Central City, Merrick County, Neb. Mike was born in Grand Island, Hall County, Neb.,
on July 15, 1949, the son of 
Natha, widow of 
Nicki, wife of Danny Parmley [unplaced], died June 6, 2019, at IU Health Frankfort Hospital in Frankfort, Clinton
County, Ind. She was born Sept. 2, 1981, the daughter of Craig Cooper and Jacqueline Gillis, in Lafayette,
Tippecanoe County, Ind. A member of McCutcheon High School class of '99, she played on the softball and
basketball teams, and the trumpet in marching band. She earned a medical assisting degree at Harrison College in
2011. Nicki worked in automobile and insurance sales, and more recently as a warehouse associate and was
elected by her coworkers to represent their interests in disputes with management. She enjoyed nights out at her
children's softball, basketball and football games and family vacations at the beach. Nary a song exists that Nicki
could not have sung along with word for word. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by son Aidan C. Eavey;
daughters Quinn K. and Sawyer M. Parmley; brother Joshua Cooper and great-grandmother Marie Gurnick. The Soller-Baker
Funeral Home, Lafayette Chapel, was in charge of arrangements. Inurnment was at Meadow View Cemetery. 
Gene [Floyd "Cowboy" William, Floyd B., William E., William Henry, John, Richard, Ephraim, Giles, Hiel,
Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a longtime oilfield contractor, died June 3, 2019, at his home in Morrison,
Noble County, Okla. He was born Nov. 3, 1954, the son of 
Rhonda [Martin "Forrest," Ingram Bedford, Bedford Forrest, Silas Ray, Aladdin "Burg," John, Giles, Hiel,
Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a counselor and long-time teacher, died Oct. 23, 2019, after a 4½-year battle
with brain cancer. She lived life to the fullest right up to the end, running a marathon with her youngest daughter
just weeks before she learned the disease had recurred and was spreading. Born Dec. 4, 1962, in Memphis, Shelby
County, Tenn., to 
Dick [James Leo, Henry "Frank" Franklin, James Cooke, Rufus H., Henry K., Henry, Samuel, Joseph, Isaac,
John, John], formerly of Geneva, Seminole County, Fla., died May 9, 2019, in Venice, Sarasota County, Fla. He
was born Jan. 24, 1933, the son of James and Grace (McCann) Parmelee, in Geneva. He was a member of Local
187 and 181 United Brotherhood of Carpenters for 50 years, a Scout Master for Troop 7 Methodist Church for
several years, and served in the Navy during the Korean War. Dick and the former Margaret "Peg" Clark were
married for 66 years; they moved to Venice in 1986. In addition to his widow, he is survived by sons Ronald of
Richford, Tioga County, N.Y., and Daniel of Simpsonville, Greenville County, S.C.; and 18 grandchildren. He was
predeceased by son Richard Jr. in 2005. Burial will be in Geneva's Glenwood Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assn. or the local chapter of the American Cancer Society. 
Sandy, a businesswoman and the widow of