On the morning of Columbus Day, 12 October 2021, Major Robert (Bob) C. Godfrey, USMC (Retired) quietly passed away in his longtime home of Gulf Breeze in the presence of his loving family.

Bob was born 24 June 1935 in Charlotte, NC to Ernest C. Godfrey and Thelma Inez Gaither.

He graduated from high school then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on 22 July 1952. His career as a Mustang Marine spanned over 28 years when he retired on 1 September 1980. He specialized in Motor Transportation and Logistics Coordination via land, air, and sea with the Navy, Army, and Air Force. His assignments covered the globe throughout the United States, Atlantic and Pacific theaters and specifically in Okinawa and Vietnam. Continue reading →

Sylvia Stroud Smith died in Winston-Salem, NC, on September 12th, 2021, after a life filled with travel, adventure, love, friendship and music. Born at home in Calahaln Township, Davie County, North Carolina, on April 6, 1939, she was the oldest child of Wade Burdette Stroud and Beulah Mae York Stroud. She graduated from Davie County High School in May, 1957, a member of the first graduating class. On June 1, 1957, she married Jerry Julian Smith, her high school sweetheart, moving to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where they lived while he finished his degree at the University of North Carolina. Upon graduation, Jerry received his commission with the U.S. Air Force, and the couple embarked upon a great adventure, living at Malden AFB, Missouri; Laredo AFB, Texas; Castle AFB, Merced, California; Kelly Field AFB, Continue reading →

William Howard Gather was born July 14, 1929 in Roosevelt, Oklahoma to William Bee Gather and Mary Viola Mitchell Gather and went to be with his heavenly Father Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the age of 91 years, 11 months, and 27 days, just a few days shy of his 92nd birthday.

Growing up during the depression years in rural Cooperton/Roosevelt, Oklahoma area, he learned out of necessity to work with many skills in a lot of areas. His lifelong ethic of hard work started at this very early age. He developed at an young age a strong love for fishing and hunting which he was able to enjoy through most of his life. Continue reading →

Roy Dean Gaither, Sr., 83, of Plant City, Florida, moved to his eternal home on April 10, 2021. He was born in Sikeston, Missouri on July 29, 1937, and moved to Florida in 1938. He earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree, and worked 27 years at Peace River Center in Bartow where he retired as Executive Director in 1998. He enjoyed construction work, travel, and socializing with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gynelle; children, Roy D. Gaither Jr. (Gayle), Cheryl Carlisle, and Connie Lucas; brother, Wyndell Gaither; sister, Patsy Martin; grandsons, Matthew Carlisle, Brad Carlisle, A.J. Gaither, and David Gaither; 8 great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy C. and Mary Gaither; siblings, Vivian, Ina Bremer, and twin Ray G. A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 15 at 11:00 A.M. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 S County Road 39, Plant City, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 A.M. Graveside committal to follow at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens, Brandon. For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed at Facebook.com/HopewellFuneral. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to LifePath Hospice at https://lifepathhospice.chaptershealth.org or with a check payable to Chapters Health Foundation to 3010 W. Azeele Street, Suite 120, Tampa, FL 33609. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.  

Our beloved brother, uncle, and friend Kent B. Stewart passed away peacefully on June 17, 2020. Kent was born in Ogden, Utah, September 27, 1938 to Reed Wayment Stewart and Edna Helen Burton Stewart. He was raised in Warren, Utah on a farm. He graduated from Weber High School in 1956 and then from the University of Utah in 1963 with a degree in Physics. He was a member of the Army National Guard for 6 years. Kent worked at Thiokol and helped to develop the first stage Minuteman-I missile. In 1963, Kent moved to Richland, Washington and worked for General Electric at the Hanford Atomic Energy site in a reactor physics group. This had been his goal since the sixth grade. He then worked for University Computing. In 1981, Kent began working as a computer programmer for Exxon Nuclear which became Siemens Nuclear Fuel, and retired on October 31, 1997. Kent served as a volunteer for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Center for over 20 years, where he kept the computers working and up to date, and he became an accomplished genealogist and family history researcher. He communicated with many people worldwide via the internet and helped them to learn and improve their English. Kent was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Bryce B. Stewart. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his sister-in-law, Beverly Stewart, his nephews, Michael (Kimberley), Gregory (Meghan), Robert, and Christopher Stewart , Sandra Silva and her family, his extended family, and his many colleagues and friends. Graveside services to be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Friday, June 26, 2020, 10:00 a.m.

On January 30, 2021, Benjamin Preston Rich, beloved husband of Pamela Berkeley Rich, devoted father of Dr. Preston Berkeley Rich and his wife Melissa and Virginia Rich Killingstad and her husband Marc, dear grandfather of Jackson St.Clair Rich, John Berkeley Rich, Anna Sewell Killingstad and Eva Bond Killingstad, brother-in-law of Diane Berkeley Stasiewicz, uncle of Brett St.Claire Stasiewicz and John Brennan Stasiewicz.

A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, 2PM at Druid Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements by the family owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc.

Lola Mae Price, age 89 of Guthrie, Oklahoma passed away June 18, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born on May 20, 1930 in Parnell, Missouri to Archie and Lula (Roach) Hunt.

Lola moved to Guthrie from Carney, Oklahoma in 2016. On December 25, 1947 she married Johnie L.G. Price in Ponca City and worked as a homemaker. Lola enjoyed gardening, doll collecting, antiques, and most of all, her family. She was a member of the Logan County Genealogical Society and the American Farmers and Ranchers Association.

Survivors include her daughters Carolyn Price of Carney and Linda Pruitt of Guthrie; sister Dorothy Hammett of Wichita, Kansas; grandchildren Kimberly Hickey, Michelle Kirkes, and Michael Price; great grandchildren Miles Clutter, Kolby Wilson, Abby Wilson, and Eli Gipson; great-great grandchildren Makeah and Kyson Clutter; and a number of cousins, other relatives, and friends. Lola was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 2007, and her son Johnie L.G. Price II in 2013.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Logan County Genealogical Society Inc., 406 E. Oklahoma, Guthrie, OK, Town of Glencoe (indicate Union Cemetery) 220 W. Shepard St. Glencoe, OK or the charity of your choice.Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.hayesfh.com.

Rose Mary (Hunt) Orr, age 98 years, a resident of Vienna, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, May 5, 2020, at 1 AM at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.

Rose Mary was born January 10, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the daughter of Chester R. and Eva Lena (Veach) Hunt.

Rose Mary was first united in marriage to James Edwin Crain. He preceded her in death on October 11, 1949. Rose Mary was later united in marriage to Harold Eugene Orr on January 15, 1955 at the Vienna First United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2018.

Rose Mary is survived by: her children – Michael Crain & Larry Crain both of Vienna, and Patricia (Steve) Crain Stroud of Raleigh, North Carolina; stepsons – John E. (Carole) Orr of Star, Idaho and Robert L. (Mary) Orr of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; 8 grandchildren – John G. Orr, Robin Roseberry Anders, Granger Roseberry, Michaeline A. Schuetz, Katrina Orr, Chadd Harbaugh, Travis Crain and Blake Crain; and several great grandchildren. Continue reading →

age 80, Beloved husband of Carole (nee Latanick) for 49 years. Son of the late Joseph Sydney and Eva Ione. Brother of the late Ima Jean and Dorothy Helen. Dear uncle of Gary and Greg Saber and Danny and Starlyn Borders. Loving cousin of Betty White and family. Passed away February 2, 2021. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Monday, February 8, at St. Raphael Church, 525 Dover Center Road, Bay Village.