RICHLANDS, Va. -- Ms. Mary Virginia "Johnny" Jackson, 87, of Richlands, passed away Jan. 3, 2006 in a Richlands hospital following a lengthy illness.

Born [Jun 23 1918] in Pocahontas, Va., she was a daughter of the late Lloyd [Cloyd] H. and Nina Long Litton, both Tazewell County, Va., natives.

She lived most of her life in the Tazewell County area and was a retired teacher for the Tazewell County School System, having taught 14 years in the Cove. She was member of Raven Assembly of God Church in Raven, Va.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Red" Jackson, one brother, Raymond Litton and a brother-in-law, Bliss Blankenship.

Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Florence Blankenship and Mrs. Clarence (Phyllis) Vance, both of Richlands; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Ms. Mary Virginia "Johnny" Jackson will be conducted Friday, Jan. 6, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, with the Rev. Max Linkous, Rev. Barry Absher and Rev. Vonley Pruitt officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va.

Pallbearers will be Clyde Brooks, J.C. Owens, Charlie Simmons, Bill Bandy, Landon Altizer, Brady Bucklen, Ranny Blackburn and Danny Boyd.

Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home, today from 6-9 p.m.

Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, is in charge of the arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy may do so online at: www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com.

Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield WV, Jan 6 2006 [Cloyd Litton s/o Winton Lytton (was Winton Litton) s/o Henry Litton s/o James Harvey Litton Jr]

Harold R. Litten, 73, Cleveland, Ohio, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, at Veterans Hospital, Wade Park, Ohio. His body will be cremated.

Hampshire Review, Romney WV, Jan 11 2006

Lester Litton Sr.

Reverend Lester Sr., age 80, of Lakeside, Ohio, passed away January 24, 2006.

Loving father of Lester, Jr. (Ann) of Palau, Jeffrey (Colleen) of Albany, NY, and Krista (Daniel) Willits of North Ridgeville, OH. Loving grandfather of James Pitkin, Daisy Pitkin, Ian (Erica) Pitkin, Noah Litton, Sara Litton, Jenna Litton, and Josh Willits. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Beth of 27 years; by his parents, James and Nancy; by sisters, Margaret, Faye, Bessie, Dorothy, Lucille, and Leta, and by brothers, James, Jack, Bradley, John, and Donald.

Lester was born in 1925 in Stickleyville, Virginia. After growing up and helping on the family farm, he joined the U.S. Navy at a young age and served in combat in the Western Pacific Ocean during WWII aboard the USS Young America and other vessels. He was in the battle of Guadalcanal on his 18th birthday. He was a member of the 71st Construction Battalion and he and his fellow Seabees constructed runways and bases on the Solomon Islands, Bouganville, the Admiralty Islands, Manus, New Caledonia and others while under enemy attack. After the war and after pursuing several other small lines of work, he received his calling from the Lord, and then began his real life work of ministering to people. He served in the ministry of the Methodist Church for the next 40 plus years as the pastor of a number of different parishes. He served at the Maple Grove Charge, Farmer, Liberty Center, Pandora, Pemberville, and later Bairdstown. He also performed fill-in pastoral services for a church in Florida during his retirement. Most of his positions were multiple church charges, and he was known for years as a modern day circuit rider.

His greatest joy was his family and time spent together with them. He was also an avid golfer, playing regularly. More than once, he achieved a hole in one.

He was active in community organizations as a member of American Legion Post #183 in Pemberville, he was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Masonic Lodge #516. He was also a member of the Zenobia Shrine and participated in numerous fairs and parades as a Zenobia Clown.

Funeral Services to be held Saturday, January 28, 11:00 a.m. at Marsh Funeral Home, Pemberville, Ohio. The Family will receive visitors at the Marsh Funeral Home in Pemberville on Friday, January 27 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Memorial Contributions can be made to Every Child Ministries, Hebron, Indiana.

The Toledo Blade, Toledo OH, Jan 28 2006

Verda I. Woods, 78, of Elkview, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at her residence.

She was a homemaker. Her favorite hobbies included porcelain doll making and sewing. She was a loving mom, grandma, and sister.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph.

Surviving are sons, Vernon O. Woods of Philippi and Merle B. Woods of Ashford; daughters, Kathryn O. Sowards and husband, James, of Big Chimney and Deatta Woods of Elkview; sister, Verna Lipscomb and husband, Richard, of Elkview; grandchildren, Angie Hughart and husband, Jeff, Tammy Ulaki and husband, Stephen, and Timothy Woods and wife, Stacy; and great-grandchildren, Samantha Grice, Thomas M. Hughart, Sara M. Hughart, Madison T. Ulaki, and Tyler Woods.

Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Hafer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dwight Walls officiating. Burial will be at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at the funeral home.

Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, is in charge of arrangements.

Charleston Daily Mail, WV, Jan 27 2006 [Verda Ingram, Vernon Ingram, Irvin Ingram, Arthur Ingram, Myrtle Litton, Luverna Thomas, David Litton, Abraham Litton, Margaret Westfall]

Edith Mae King, 73 formerly of Belpre, Ohio, died Wednesday morning, January 25, 2006 at the Genesis Center in McConnelsville, Ohio. She was born in Washington, WV and was the daughter of the late Otis and Jennett Johnson Cunningham. She was a member of the Belpre Church of Christ. She worked for the Diamond and Liberal Markets retiring as Chief Clerk. She had been a member of the Retail Clerks Union and was a graduate of Caldwell High School.

Survivors include her son David L. King of Denver, CO, two daughters Rebecca Jane Wanger of Roanoake, VA, Sharon Ilene Tomblin of St. George, SC. four grandchildren, Joshua & Rebecca Tomblin, Christopher & Katy Wanger and two brothers, Otis Cunningham of Dallas, TX, Glenn Cunningham of Pastaska, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Okey Roger King, four brothers, Denver, Virgil, Dale, and Ralph Cunningham, three sisters, Ruth Smith, Virgie Jones, and Mary Mills.

Funeral Services will be Friday evening at 7:00 PM at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre with Ron Laughery and Teddy Tackett officiating. Visitation will follow the funeral. Private graveside services will be held on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Mid-Western Children's Home or the Genesis Center in McConnelsville, Ohio.

An online register may be signed at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com.

The Parkersburg News, Parkersburg WV, Jan 28 2006 [Ottis Cunningham, Jennett Johnston]

[granddaughter of Deborah Litton b. 25 Dec 1879 Jackson Co WV and Virgil Cunningham b. Oct 1875 Jackson Co WV]

Vernice M. Fischer, 91, of Mather, died Tuesday, February 7, 2006, in Beverly Health Care, Waynesburg.

She was born April 9, 1914, in Vanderbilt, a daughter of Harvey and Martha Moody Litten.

Mrs. Fischer was a homemaker and a member of Mather Christian Church.

On September 29, 1930, she married Henry W. Fischer, who died June 23, 1948.

Surviving are four sons, Henry W. Fischer and his wife, Barb, of Waynesburg, Robert Harvey Fischer and his wife, Betty, of Punxsutawney, Carl Eugene Fischer and his wife, Estella, of Streetsboro, Ohio, and Thomas L. Fischer of New Freedom; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Deceased are two brothers, Harry Litten and Russell Litten; and two sisters, Leona London and Eva Benjamin.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the hour of services, Friday, February 10, in Behm Funeral Homes Inc.,1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor, with the Rev. Ken Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Jefferson Road, Waynesburg.

The Observer-Reporter, Washington PA, Feb 8 2006 [Harvey Litten, Vernice Litten]

Pamela Ottilie Anderson, 59, of San Diego died Feb. 8. She was born [24 Jan 1947] in Chicago and was a childcare provider.

Survivors include her daughters, Michelle Beall and Melissa Litten; son, Michael Anderson; mother, Helen Anderson; and sisters, Linda Anderson and Debbi Markey.

Services: none announced.

Arrangements: El Camino Memorial Pacific Beach Mortuary.

San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego CA, Mar 1 2006

A life of rich fulfillment came to a close with the death of Rhoda Ellen Litton Easter, age 97, on February 9 [2006] at Ave Maria Convalescent Hospital. Born in Fruitvale, California on July 15, 1908, to Roy B. and Lena R. (Hildebrand) Litton, Rhoda lived in Fruitvale, later a part of Oakland, until her family moved to the Healdsburg area in 1918. Residing on a ranch on Westside Road across the river from her paternal grandparents, a pioneer family of the Forestville area, she attended Lafayette Grammar School, Healdsburg High School, Santa Rosa Junior College and the University of California at Berkeley.

In 1931, Rhoda married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth Hall Easter, and moved to Dos Palos, California. She and her husband, a vocational agriculture teacher at Dos Palos High, were active in their community and the school. Their three children, K. William Easter of Minnesota, Steven W. Easter of Occidental and Ellen E. Coulter of Pebble Beach, were all born and raised in this small, rural town. Married for fifty-seven years, Rhoda moved to the Monterey Peninsula in 1993, six years after her husband's death. Here, she had ten happy years residing at The Park Lane Classic Residence.

Rhoda is survived by her three children and their spouses; her sister, Elenore Moretti of Greenbrae; her brother, R. Burton Litton of Berkeley; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Private ceremonies are pending. Donations in her name can be sent to Ave Maria Convalescent Hospital Employee Fund, 1249 Josselyn Canyon Road, Monterey, 93940, which gave her such loving care in the last years of her life. Arrangements directed by The Paul Mortuary, Pacific Grove.

Merced Sun-Star, Merced CA, Feb 15 2006

[d/o Roy Burton Litton s/o Hamilton Burton Litton s/o Jackson P Litton s/o Hiram Franklin Litton s/o Soloman "Saul" Caleb Litton Sr and Martha Sharp Dunkin]

ALBANY — The funeral service of Alma H. Daniel, 90, of Albany, who died Saturday, February 11, 2006, at Sylvester Health Care will be conducted Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at 3 p.m. at Amazing Grace Baptist Church. Dr. Ronald R. Baxley and the Rev. Chuck Smith will officiate. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery.

A native of Randolph Co., GA, Mrs. Daniel had resided in Albany for the past fifty years. She was a homemaker, a former member of the Golden Key Club and a charter member of Amazing Grace Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Denton Daniel; two sons, William L. Daniel, Richard Eugene Daniel; a daughter, Yvonne Daniel Lytton; five grandchildren, Marie Daniel, Cindy Odom, Jimmy Denton Daniel, William Larry Daniel Jr. and Brittany Brier Daniel.

Survivors include three sons, Melvin Daniel of Putney, O.H. Daniel of Worth County and Andy Daniel of Albany; a daughter, Eleanor (Beaty) Daniel Odom of Garner, NC; 21 grandchildren; thirty five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild.

The family is at the residence of O.H. and Jean Daniel, 168 Worth Rd., Sylvester, GA.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home.

To sign our online registry or to send your condolences to the family, you may visit Mathews' website at www.mathewsfuneralhome.com.

Mathews Funeral Home
Albany 229/435-5657

The Albany Herald, Albany GA, Feb 14 2006 [Yvonne Daniel is the wife of Clyde William Lytton b. 15 Jun 1939 d. 31 May 2002 Albany GA]

Marine Corporal Rusty Lee Washam, 21, was killed in action while performing combat operations in Iraq on February 14. He was the son of Sonny Washam and Beverly Jeffers Washam. Rusty was a member of the 3rd Battalion 6th Marines of the U.S. Marine Corp. He loved serving his country. He was a 2003 graduate of Scott High School and was an outstanding athlete playing football for three years and basketball for one year for the Scott High Highlanders. He was a memeber of the Athletic Club and he enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, deer funting, and was a memeber of the Fairview Missionary Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Flossie Washam and Ira Jeffers; great mamow, Bertha Thorpe; great grandma, Anna Jeffers Chadwick; great grandpaw, Oza Simpson and Steve Jeffers; two uncles, Bobby Washam and PFC Donny Washam; and one aunt, Lois Bullock. He is survived by wife, Megan Nichole Sexton Washam of Helenwood; two sons, Ryan Washam, 3, and Andrew Washam, 2, both of Helenwood; parents, Sonny and Beverly Washam of Fairview; two brothers, SSGT Donnie Washam and wife Leslie of Oklahoma and Corporal Dustin Washam and fiance Sarah Massengale of Fort Stewart, Ga.; three sisters, Lilly Washam and fiance Michael Litton of Robbins, Michelle Washam of Fairview and Misty Day and husband Festus of Norma; one mamow, Gladys Stephens; one brother-in-law, Jerremiah Sexton of High Point; one sister-in-law, Tamera Hammonds of Oneida; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joey and Vanessa Sexton of High Point; one special friend, Sherwood Hembree of Smokey Junction; five nieces, Kasie Burris, Chelsey Byrd, Alyssa Terry, Amanda Washam and Grace Litton; seven nephews, Cody Day, Cory Day, Tristan Terry, Wyatt Terry, Joshua Washam, Kavan Wilson and Hunter Sexton; and many other aunts, uncles, family and friends. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, in the chapel of Four Oaks Funeral Home in Huntsville. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on February 24 at the Fairview Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville, with Bro. Jim West and Bro. Michael Ray Jeffers officiating. He will lie in state at the Fairview Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral services at 11 a.m. Special music will be provided by Jimmy and Tammy Hill and the Heartfelts. Burial will follow in the Fairview Memorial Gardens with full Military Honors provided by members of the 4th Combat Engineer Battalion Delta Company. Active pallbearers are: Sgt. Munoz (Detachment Leader), Sgt. Humprhey, Agt. Gentry, Agt. Lara, Sgt. Pope, Sgt. Watts, and Cpl. Dillon. Honorary pallbearers are: SSGT Donnie Washam, Corporal Dustin Washam, Sherwood Hembree, Sgt. Andy Newport, Cpl. Gregory Watkins, LCPL Ray Gilbert and Erian Washam. Four Oaks Funeral Home of Huntsville is in charge of the arrangements.

Scott County News, Oneida TN, Feb 23 2006 [Michael Litton s/o Gary Litton s/o Arthur Hildon Litton]

Barbara Louise Skiles, 71, of Route 6, Charleston, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006.

She was born March 10, 1934, in Kanawha County to the late Alford and Mary Prouse Hunter. She was a retired office manager for Broughton Foods with 39 years of service.

Her husband, Joseph "Joby" Skiles, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Conley of Raleigh, N.C.; sons, Joe and Billy Skiles of Charleston; sisters, Virginia Craddock, Jane Spradling, Helen Vickers and Lou Ellen "Penny" Hensley, all of Charleston, Katherine Gill of Alvin, Texas, Rachel Gutridge of Phoenix, Ariz., Sue Welch of High Point, N.C., Brenda Edwards of Berea, Ohio; brothers, Paul, Mike and Patrick Hunter, all of Charleston, and Mark Hunter of Roanoke, Va.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with the Rev. Ronald Perry officiating. Burial will follow at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney.

Family and friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, 4203 Salines Drive, Malden, WV 25306.

The online guest book can be accessed at www.stevensandgrass.com

The Charleston Gazette, WV, Feb 20 2006 [Barbara Hunter, Alfred Hunter, Cordelia Litton, Frederick Hunter]

Irma Irene Zeune
1918 - 2006

Irma Irene Zeune, 87, of Pataskala, passed away at her residence of 40 years, on February 24, 2006. Irma was born to the late Oscar and Vesta (Fraley) Litton on August 9, 1918 in Lytten, KY. After graduating from Scioto Valley High School, she went to work at a shoelace factory in Portsmouth, Ohio. From there she worked at Williams Shoe Factory until becoming a "Rosie-The-Riveter" at The Curtis-Wright aircraft factory during WWII. She was a member of the Shepherd Church of the Nazarene. Survived by sisters Merle Noble and Norma Fenster and brothers Oscar (Jr) Litton and Robert (Jack) Litton, children Gary and Lynn (Cassell) Zeune, Jim and Linda (Smith) Zeune, Sandra (Zeune) Harris and Peter Harris and Ray and Jackie (Scott) Zeune, grandchildren Jimmy Zeune, Tiffany (Zeune) Perrine, Carrie Zeune and Garret Zeune and cat Oreo. Preceded in death by husband of 34 years Raymond Zeune. Friends may call at Kauber-Miller Funeral Home, Pataskala on Sunday, February 26, 2006 from 2 to 5pm. Funeral service will be held on Monday at the Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, 425 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna at 1pm. Burial will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. An online memorial will be located at www.NationalObituaryArchive.com.

NationalObituaryArchive [Irma Litton, Oscar Litton, Vesta Fraley]

Mrs. Willie Booher Litton, 89, formerly of Kingsport, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, March 6, 2006, in the National Health Care in Mauldin, S.C.

Born on Dec. 18, 1916, in Sullivan County, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Booher and Maggie Lee Mahady Booher. Known to all her friends and family as "Bill", she was a member of the First Broad Street United Methodist Church of Kingsport, where she was an active member in the Senior Programs. While her children were growing up, "Bill" was active in the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and P.T.A. organizations.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Litton, in 1977; and an infant grandson.

Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Kaye and Wallace Welter of Simpsonville, S.C., and Mary and Edward Wirth of North Redington Beach, Fla.; a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Betty Litton of Knoxville, Tenn.; a sister and brother-in-law, Blanche and Jimmy Kincheloe of Wilmore, Ky.; and a special niece, Patsy Ann Jesse of Norton, Va. She was the beloved "Me-Me" and "Maw-Maw" to eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2006, at the Greenville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. Stephen Crotts.

The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Greenville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, 741 Cleveland St., Greenville, SC 29601.

Woodlawn Funeral Home, Greenville, is in charge of the arrangements.

The Greenville News, Greenville SC, Mar 10 2006

[wife of James William Wentler Litton s/o James Nathaniel Shoemaker Litton s/o Joseph Shoemaker Litton s/o Caleb Wilcoxen Litton s/o Soloman "Saul" Caleb Litton and Martha Sharp Dunkin]

Zelma Akers Martin, 70, of Pulaski, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2006, at Heritage Hall in Blacksburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Martin.

Survivors include two daughters, Pat Thompson of Culpeper, and Mary Yates of Roanoke; a grandson, Tanner Smith; two granddaughters, Jessica Slusher and Laurie Preziosi; two brothers, Matthew Akers of Christiansburg and Robert Akers of Poquoson; and a sister, Orlean Lytton of Christiansburg.

As per Mrs. Martin's request, she will be cremated and services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, Va. 24018. The Martin family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com

New River Today, Blacksburg VA, Mar 11 2006 [Orlean Akers]

Wheeling -- Leora Madeline Winfrey Bowling, 93, of Wheeling, formerly of Gatewood Avenue, Oak Hill and Lookout in Fayette County, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2006.

Born Jan. 15, 1913, at Princeton, the daughter of the late Charles Winfrey and Cora Alice Wimmer Winfrey.

Madeline was a graduate of Athens High School and Concord College with a B.A. Degree, and from West Virginia Business College. She worked for a law firm in Bluefield and for Southern States Co-Operative of Big Stone Gap, Va., and taught school in Mercer and Fayette Counties for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter P. Bowling; two sisters, Vivian Lee Winfrey and Frances White; a brother, Charles P. Winfrey; an infant daughter, Dorothy Lee Bowling; one grandchild and one great grandchild.

Those left to cherish her memory are a son, Russell Bowling and wife Jane of Dale City, Va.; daughters, Barbara Ann Barton and husband Russell of Live Oak, Fla., Virginia Frances Murphy and husband Pat of Oak Hill, Sandra Kay Heater and husband Sam of Valley Grove; two sisters, Liola Lytton of Princeton, and Alice Brookman and husband Edwin of Bluff City, Tenn.; sisters-in-law, Jean Bowling of Richmond, Va., Ruth Bowling of Bradenton, Fla., Irene Huber of Knoxville, Tenn., Jo Holland and husband Bill of Waycross, Ga., and Lena Winfrey of Bluefield, Va.; a brother-in-law, Herbert White of Princeton; grandsons, Rusty Bowling and wife Christy of Manassas, Va., Joe Bowling and wife Emiko of South Riding, Va.; granddaughters, Krystal Hickman and husband Scott of Stilesville, Ind., Stephanie Murphy and fiance Moses Shrewsberry of Oak Hill, Melanie Barton and Tara Barton of Live Oak, Fla.; and three great grandchildren, Irik, Jordan, and Kyra Bowling of South Riding.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Bush officiating. Burial will follow in the Bowling Cemetery, Spanishburg.

The family will receive friends from noon until time of the service Sunday at the funeral home. Arrangements by High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, 1435 E. Main St., Oak Hill.

Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield WV, Mar 12 2006 [Liola Winfrey m. Harold Lytton s/o Winton Lytton (was Winton Litton) s/o Henry Litton s/o James Harvey Litton Jr]

Ada -- Services for Melvin Lendon Litten, 84, Ada, are 2 p.m. Thursday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Buddy Drake officiating. Burial follows at Memorial Park Cemetery. The Chickasaw Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the cemetery.

Mr. Litten died March 12, 2006, at an Oklahoma City hospital. He was born Oct. 3, 1921, at Muse, Okla., to Melvin L. and Grace Connally Litten. He returned to this area in the 1970s from California. Mr. Litten raised cutting horses, quarter horses, longhorn cattle, and was a professional bullrider. He also sold horse trailers. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II.

Survivors include two daughters, Tonya Litten Brown and husband Eric, Ada, and Kim Lea Gonzales and husband Jess, Hisperia, Calif.; grandchildren, Tab Rae Swinehart and Jacinda Gonzales; two brothers, Emette Litten, Allen, and Jack Litten, Farmington, N.M.; and a sister, Wanda Litten, Fort Worth, Texas.

Bearers are Jim Freeman, Bob Jackson, Wayne Sampson, Bill Hendley and Kenny Fortner. Honorary bearers are Joe Ramer, Jack Blair, Alan Baker and Steve Harrison.

Criswell Funeral Home

Ada Evening News, Ada OK, Mar 14 2006 [s/o Melvin Lendon Litten S s/o Emmett (Emmitt) Litten s/o John Calvin Litten s/o Gilbert Litton s/o Elijah Litton s/o James B Litton Sr and Sarah Osborne]

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ADA -- Services for Melvin Lendon Litten, 84, Ada, are 2 p.m. Thursday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Buddy Drake officiating. Burial follows at Memorial Park Cemetery. The Chickasaw Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the cemetery.

Mr. Litten died March 12, 2006, at an Oklahoma City hospital. He was born Oct. 3, 1921, at Muse, Okla., to Melvin L. and Grace Connally Litten. He returned to this area in the 1970s from California. Mr. Litten raised cutting horses, quarter horses, longhorn cattle, and was a professional bullrider. He also sold horse trailers. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II.

Survivors include two daughters, Tonya Litten Brown and husband Eric, Ada, and Kim Lea Gonzales and husband Jess, Hisperia, Calif.; a grandson, Tab Rae Swinehart, Ada; two granddaughters, Jacinda Gonzales, Hisperia, Calif., and Cassie Brown, Ada; two brothers, Emette Litten, Allen, and Jack Litten, Farmington, N.M.; and a sister, Wanda Litten, Fort Worth, Texas.

Bearers are Jim Freeman, Bob Jackson, Wayne Sampson, Bill Hendley, Kenny Fortner and Joe Roberts.

Honorary bearers are Joe Ramer, Jack Blair, Alan Baker and Steve Harrison.

Criswell Funeral Home

Ada Evening News. Ada OK, Mar 15 2006

Naureen Litton Woodyard, 95, formerly of Dartmouth Street, passed away March 12, 2006, in Maryview Medical Center [Portsmouth VA].

A native of Washington County, Virginia [b. Sep 29 1910 Bluefield VA], she was the daughter of the late John M. and Hettie Duncan Litton, and the loving wife of 68 years of the late Lacy R. Woodyard [b. Jan 17 1902 Pulaskie VA d. Jan 20 1998]. She was a member of West End United Methodist Church, the Baker Circle and the United Methodist Women. She also belonged to Woodmen of the World and her hobbies included sewing, quilting, ceramics, but her greatest love was time spent with her family.

She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis R. Matthews and Sandra W. Ferrell, both of Suffolk, VA; and four sons, Dwight M. WOodyard and wife Bea of Granbury, TX, Ronald L. Woodyard of Virginia Beach, VA, Douglas R. Woodyard and wife Kathy of Virginia Beach, VA and Michael L. Woodyard and wife Wanda of Portsmouth, VA. She is also survived by a sister, Margaret L. Wilmeth of Washington State; a brother, John W. Litton of Texas; nineteen grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son-in-law, J.C. Matthews, Jr.; and three sisters, Sybil Litton, Opal Aliff and June Jacobs.

A funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. at Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel with Rev. Scott M. Rimer officiating. The burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to West End United Methodist Church, 1800 Rodman Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23707 or the Alzheimer’s Association, #20, Koger Executive Center, Norfolk, VA 23502. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com.

Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home & Crematory, Portsmouth VA, date unknown [John Murray Litton b. 03 Aug 1883, Lilbern Rufus Litton, John Whitley Litton III]

Winferd Wayne Litton of Surfside Beach, S.C., formerly of Charleston, died Sunday, March 19, 2006, at his home.

Born Oct. 22, 1931, in Gay, W.Va., to the late Delmer and Opal Litton. He was also predeceased by a sister, Martha Anderson. Surviving are his loving wife of 51 years, Carolyn; four sons, David, Greg and wife, Cheryl, all of Murrells Inlet, S.C., Phil, Steve and wife, Kim, all of Surfside Beach, S.C.; eight grandchildren, Travis, Tate, Tory, Taylor, Tristen, Ty, Jacob, and Noah; one great-granddaughter, Cierra; brother, Keith Litton of Parkersburg; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mr. Litton was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1954. Before moving to Myrtle Beach, S.C., he owned several restaurants including A&W Root Beer Drive Inns, Dairy Queens, and Bowincals.

A memorial service will be held at Living Faith Christian Church, 4513 Hwy 17 Bypass South, Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Friday, March 24, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

Sign the guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com.

The Charleston Gazette, WV, Mar 22 2006 [s/o Delmer Litton and Opal Godby]

Contributors: Betty Briggs, Joyce Mertens

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Winferd Wayne Litton, age 74 of Oceanside Village died Sunday, March 19, 2006 at his home.

Born October 22, 1931 in Gay, WV to the late Delmer and Opal Litton. He was also predeceased by a sister, Martha Anderson. Surviving are his loving wife of 51 years, Carolyn and four sons, David, Greg and wife Cheryl all of Murrells Inlet, Phil, Steve and wife Kim all of Surfside Beach. Eight grandchildren, Travis, Tate, Tory, Taylor, Tristen, Ty, Jacob and Noah and one great granddaughter, Cierra. Also surviving is a brother Keith Litton of Parkersburg, WV, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr. Litton was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1954. Before moving to Myrtle Beach, he owned several restaurants including, A&W Root Beer Drive Inns, Dairy Queens and Bowincals. After moving to the area, he was one of the original developers of Oceanside Village before selling. He also owned and operated the Bermuda Dunes Motel before opening the Sundown Restaurant and Sports Pub in Surfside Beach in 1982. Other interest included a Shrimp Farm and Water Parks.

A memorial service will be held at Living Faith Church, 4513 Hwy 17 Bypass South in Myrtle Beach on Friday, March 24 at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

Goldfinch Funeral Directors, date unknown

WEST ALEXANDRIA, Ohio -- Rev. Charles F. "Fritz" Ankney, 77, of Kettering, a minister in several towns, including West Alexandria, died Tuesday, March 21, 2006. He was born Nov. 9, 1928, in Dayton to Charles and Charlotte Ankney. Among survivors: wife, Ruth; children, Kathleen Thompson, Brenda Episcopo, Charles, Cynthia, Kenneth, Randy and Michael Ankney; sisters, Joy Jones, Charlene Blackmore, Gail Litton. Service: 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Community Christian Church, West Alexandria. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Friday and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to Community Christian Church Missionary Fund, 453 Ohio 503 S., West Alexandria, OH 45381; the Gethsemane Fellowship Building Fund; or the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. Barnes Funeral Home, Eaton, is handling arrangements.

Source unknown, published Mar 23 2006

[Charles Ankney, Gail Ankney]

Elkhart -- Authur L. Litton, 75, died Wednesday (March 22, 2006) at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born April 18, 1930, in Naylor, Mo., to George and Athia (Thompson) Litton. He married Armareeta Lindley on Nov. 9, 1949, in Piggott, Ark.

She survives, along with two sons, Donnie Litton of Bloomfield, Mo., and Robert Litton of Dexter, Mo.; one daughter, Margarette Holland of Dexter; two sisters, Wilma Ruth Litton Hayes of Elkhart and Lula Litton Ross of Dowagiac, Mich.; three brothers, Leonard Litton of Harviell, Mo., Cecil Litton of Wauchula, Fla., and Marvin Litton of Dowagiac; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Alma Mae Litton and Thelma Faye Litton.

Mr. Litton moved to Elkhart more than 20 years ago. He was a retired electrician who worked in the mobile home industry. His hobbies included going to flea markets.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel, 16984 Highway 67 S., Neelyville, Mo. Services will follow at 2 p.m. The Rev. Greg Faughn will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairdealing Cemetery, Neelyville.

The Truth, Elkhart IN, Mar 24 2006, pg A6

[s/o George Washington Litton and Athia Thompson]

Hazel Estelle Lytton (Puddin), age 77, of Christiansburg, departed this earthly home on Friday, March 24, 2006 to meet her Lord and Savior in her Heavenly home.

She was born on October 6, 1928. Her parents Archie and Virgie Lytton, sisters, Mabel Austin, Lucille Phillips, Frances Akers and Rachael Lytton, brothers Morris Lytton, Alfred Lytton and John Lytton, preceded her in death.

She is survived by a sister, Thelma and, Opha Baker of Pilot, a special nephew, Ronald Dean and Pat Akers of the home; special great nephews and nieces who she raised and loved as her own, Ronnie "Feller” and Debbie Akers and their children, Brittany and Brooke of Christiansburg, Crystal "Sissy” and David Musick and their children Brandon and Keri of Snowville, Rachael and Tim Quesenberry and their children, Cody and Adam of Riner, Justin Akers of the home, Gregory and Christina Akers of Staunton and a step-great nephew, Joe and Judy Meyer and their children, Kayla and JoJo of Christiansburg; a brother-in-law, Maynard Phillips of Radford; sister-in-law, Louise Lytton of Walton. She also leaves to cherish her memory a host of nieces and nephews, and a cherished friend and pastor, Lee Sarver.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 Sunday evening at the Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 27th, in the Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church conducted by Pastor Lee Sarver. Interment will follow in the Lytton Family Cemetery. The Lytton family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, VA.

New River Today, Blacksburg VA, Mar 26 2006

[Archie McKinley Lytton s/o William G (Lytton) Litton s/o James Paris Litton s/o Thomas Jefferson Litton s/o James Edward Litton s/o John Richard (Letton) Litton Sr and Sarah Jane (Ann)(Anna) Wilcoxen]

Marietta, Ga. -- Mabel June Auvil, 88, of Marietta, formerly of Athens, died Monday, March 27, 2006 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Ga.

Born June 15, 1917 in Rock, she was the daughter of the late Winton Burton and Mary Virginia Warren Lytton. Mrs. Auvil was a graduate of Athens High School and Concord College and was a retired schoolteacher. She had lived in Blairsville, Ga. for 19 years before moving to Marietta. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Union County, Ga. and a former member of the Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church in Bluefield, Va.

In addition to her parents, her husband, Rev. Keith B. Auvil; six brothers, Otie A. Lytton, Doyle Lytton, Cloyd Lytton, Ewell Lytton, I.V. Lytton and Paul Lytton; and three sisters, Opie Bailey, Byrd Neal and Dolly Lytton preceded her in death.

Survivors include one daughter, June Cowan and husband Rev. John S. Cowan Jr. of Woodstock, Ga.; three grandchildren, John Keith Cowan, Christopher Cowan, and Mary Beth Cowan; one brother, Harold Lytton of Princeton; and one sister, Inez Lytton Ayers of Clinton, N.C.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2006 at the Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church in Bluefield, Va. with Dr. Donald Scott and the Rev. Terry Goodman officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the service hour on Saturday.

Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.

Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield WV, Mar 31 2006

[Winton Lytton (was Winton Litton) s/o Henry Litton s/o James Harvey Litton Jr]

Paul E. Litten, 83, of Knightstown, died Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at his residence.

Born Oct. 16, 1922, in Dolan, he was the son of Edward and Dora (Stewart) Litten, both deceased. He married Genevieve Noel Aug. 8, 1942; she preceded him in death Oct. 1, 1998.

Mr. Litten had lived in the Knightstown area since 1959. He worked at Naval Avionics in Indianapolis, retiring after 38 years of service. A World War II veteran, he was a member of Knightstown Wesleyan Church.

Survivors include four sons, Paul Richard Litten (and wife Linda Ruth) of Charlottesville, Randall Litten (and wife Julie) of Arlington, Eugene Litten of Knightstown and Gary Litten (and wife Tammy) of Greensburg; three daughters, Patricia Irene Litten of Knightstown, Linda Jean (Mrs. Dan) Wilkerson of Oaklandon and Carolyn (Mrs. Allen) Barrow of Cincinnati, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and special cousin, Patricia Ann Noel of Spencer.

Besides his parents and wife he was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Todd Funeral Home in Knightstown with the Rev. Roger Abraham officiating. Burial will follow in Knightstown’s Glen Cove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Rushville Republican, Rushville IN, Mar 30 2006

[Paul Litten, Edward Litten. Dora Stewart]

JAMES BYAS "Red Bear" Rensselaer, Indiana Age 72, passed away Friday, March 31, 2006, at the Porter County VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. He was born on December 1, 1933, in Ashville, North Carolina, the son of William and Delia (Lytton) Byas. He was a self-employed operating engineer and a truck owner and operator. He was Married to Joan Laux on October 20, 1985 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. He is survived by his beloved family: wife Joan Byas of Rensselaer; sons: James Byas of Florida, Ricahrd Byas of Lowell, Russell (fiance Kelly) Byas of Cape Coral, Florida; stepsons: Bruce Fogg of Virginia and Jerry Laux of Portage; daughters: Diane of Arizona and Darlene (Tom) Peterson of Lowell; many grandchildren; sister: Ruby Wilson of Worth, Illinois; many nieces and nephews, other family members and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bill, and one sister. Private memorial services will be held for the family. Cremation will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Portage. There will be no visitation or funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Porter County VNA Hospice. Engel Funeral Home, 2700 Willowcreek Road, P.O. Box 1100, Portage, IN 463681-219-762-8595, in charge of arrangements.

Post-Tribune, Merrillville IN, Apr 3 2006

[Delia Lytton, William Byas]

ELMA LITTON, MELBOURNE -- Elma M. Litton, 90, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2006, at Holmes Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Litton was born in Billington, WV. She was a baker at Publix Supermarket on Babcock Street for four years. She is survived by her daughter, Louise Witt; grandsons, Ray, Bobby, and Ricky; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard. Calling hours will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 4th, at South Brevard Funeral Home, with services following at 1 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 21475, St. Petersburg, FL 33742. Arrangements entrusted to South Brevard Funeral Home, Melbourne, 724-2222.

Florida Today, Melbourne FL, Apr 4 2006

YAKIMA - Carol Joan Weddle passed away on April 5, 2006 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital at the age of 64.

Carol was born on January 1, 1942 in Yakima, WA to Ralph and Florence Lytton. She was raised in Selah and graduated from Selah High School. Carol met her husband, Kenneth "Skip" C. Weddle and after their marriage in 1961, they spent 2 years in Long Beach, CA, where Skip was stationed in the Navy. Upon returning from the Navy, Carol and Skip made their home in the Yakima area. After raising their children, Carol and Skip returned to the family home in Selah where Carol was raised. They have resided there for the past 12 years.

Carol was an avid homemaker and crafter. Besides spending time with her family, she enjoyed sewing, stamping, shopping, collecting antiques and making crafts. She was extremely talented and created beautiful quilts and wall hangings for her family and friends.

Carol is survived by her loving husband, Skip, of 44 years, their 2 sons, Kenneth C. Weddle Jr. of Outlook and Joe D. Weddle of Yakima, five grandchildren (including Christopher Weddle, who was raised by Carol and Skip), one great grandson, her brother Don Lytton, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Florence Lytton.

Carol's wishes were to have a private graveside service at West Hills Memorial Park. A Memorial Luncheon will be held on April 22, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Carol and Skip's home in Selah. Family and friends are welcome.

Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima is entrusted with her cremation arrangements.

Carol will be greatly missed by all!

Yakima Herald-Republic, Yakima WA, Apr 8 2006

[Carol Lytton, Ralph Lytton, Alva Litton, Annabelle Lyons]

Bertha May Coartney, 83, of San Diego died April 5. She was born [Nov 19 1922] in Santa Paula and was a licensed vocational nurse.

Survivors include her daughters, Catherine Coleman of San Diego and Carolyn Coartney of La Mesa; son, Joel Coartney of San Diego; brother, [Harry] Coleman Litten [b. Mar 16 1930 Orange Co CA to Mr Litten and Ms Coleman] of San Diego; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Services: private.

Arrangements: California Cremation & Burial Chapel.

San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego CA, Apr 30 2006 [Harry Litten]

Kennedy Frank Litton

Kennedy F. Litton passed from this life Saturday April 15, 2006 at the age of 80 from New Braunfels, TX.

He is survived by his daughters: Katherine Ann League & husband Edward League of New Braunfels, TX and Karen Brandi Kay Robinson and husband James P. Robinson of Meridian, MS. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Theron Purvis Kennedy Robinson, Keisha Danielle Robinson, James Daniel Joplin II, Michael David League, Misty Michelle Elhrlich and seven great-grandchildren.

Herald-Zeitung, New Braunfels TX, Apr 18 2006

[s/o Frank Powell Litton b. 21 Mar 1900 TX, d. 19 Oct 1965 Comal Co TX, and Alma Margaret _____ b. 12 Oct 1900 TX, d. 18 Jan 1989 Travis Co TX. Frank s/o John Litton b. Oct 1878 TX, and Jodie Elizabeth _____ b. 23 Jan 1880 TX, d. 30 Apr 1969 Nueces Co TX. John s/o James L Litton b. Apr 1840 TX, and m. 24 Jan 1861 Bastrop Co TX, Rebecca Jane Owen b. 1842 TN. Kennedy Frank Litton m. Kathleen Lucille Fischer b. abt 1929 and had Katherine Ann Litton b. 14 Aug 1951 Comal Co TX and Karen Kay Litton b. 27 Feb 1954 Comal Co TX. Kennedy and Kathleen divorced 25 Sep 1975 Travis Co TX, then m. 28 Dec 1975 Travis Co TX]

Ruby Hazel Lazzari, 95, of Chantilly, died Monday, April 24, 2006, at HRC Manor Care Fair Oaks in Fairfax.

Mrs. Lazzari was born March 17, 1911, in Quicksburg, and was a daughter of the late Madison and Julia Good Litten.

She was a member of Oakton Baptist Church in Chantilly.

Her husband, Frederick Lazzari, preceded her in death.

Survivors include a sister, Goldie Gibson of Dallas, Texas; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Pastor Dave Casto will conduct the funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at the Dellinger Funeral Home in Mount Jackson. Burial will follow in the Mount Jackson Cemetery.

The funeral home will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.

Daily News-Record, Harrisonburg VA, Apr 27 2006

[Ruby Litten, Julia Good, Madison Litten, Pamela Good, John Litten, Rebecca Fleming]

A funeral service will be held Monday for Jimmy D. Walker, 490 Lincoln St., Sharon. He passed away at 6:35 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2006, in his home. He was 72.

Mr. Walker was born on Thursday, Oct. 26, 1933, in Mullens, W.Va., to Carl and Beulah changed per FD Moore Walker.

He worked for 11 years as a laborer for Presto Casting in Glendale, Ariz., retiring in 1993. Mr. Walker previously worked for 12 years as a chipper for the former National Castings Division of Midland-Ross Corp., Sharon.

A U.S. Army veteran, he served during peacetime. He was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Walker loved to fish, was an avid history book reader and a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who was loved dearly by all and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Jimmy was there for his family and friends and will live forever within our hearts.

His wife, the former Helen E. Caracci, whom he married July 3, 1971, survives in Sharon.

He also leaves: seven daughters, Mrs. David (Teresa D.) Counts, Charleston, W.Va.; Renita Hazen and her fiance Jimmy Burns, Sharpsville; Mrs. Marc (Lori) Pellegrino, New Castle; Mrs. Richard (Sheryl) Parker, Plainfield, Ind.; Mrs. John (Janet) Lary, Sharon; Barbara Hall and her friend Jerry Wokulich, Phoenix, Ariz.; and Marybeth Locke and her fiance Richard Amsbaugh, Chandler, Ariz.; a son, William M. Locke and his wife Becky, Glendale, Ariz.; and his stepmother, Velma Walker.

Also surviving are: six sisters, Mrs. Jim (Juanita) Coble, Mrs. Jess (Vinita) Inclenrock, Mrs. Jamie (Loretta) Stevens and Mrs. Boyd (Vietta) Litton, all West Virginia; Vicky Shavers, North Carolina; and Cathy Walker, West Virginia; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial contributions may be made to the hospice program of UPMC Horizon Hospital, 2200 Memorial Dr., Farrell 16121.

The Herald, Sharon PA, May 6 2006

[Boyd Litton s/o Moses Perry Litton s/o Lafayette Monk Litton s/o John Whitley Litton III]

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WALKER

Jimmy D., 72, of 490 Lincoln St., Sharon.

Calling hours: 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday (5-7-06) In Donaldson-Mohney Funeral Home, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.

Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (5-8-06) in the funeral home with the Rev. Lee Weber, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Sharpsville, officiating.

Interment: Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville.

The Herald, Sharon PA, May 6 2006

Waco -- J. D. Litton, 86, of Waco, died at home early Saturday morning, May 6, 2006. Services will be held at Crestview Church of Christ on Tuesday, May 9, at 11:30 a.m. with the burial at Exray Cemetery, north of Stephenville, Texas on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Eddie Chance will be officiating. The family will receive visitors at Wilkerson — Hatch — Bailey Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2006.

J. D. Litton was born to James Litton and Minnie Flournoy Litton on January 9, 1920 in Lacasa, Stephens County, Texas. After graduating from Ranger High School in 1937, he attended Ranger Junior College. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII flying in the 3rd Photo Reconnaissance squadron. As a captain he flew the most recorded missions over Japan and piloted the first plane to ever land on Iwo Jima. He was awarded several medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross plus one Oak Leaf Cluster and an Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters.

Returning from the war, he attended Texas A&M, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in agronomy in 1948. He began his career with Exporters & Traders Compress in Hillsboro and Waxahachie, later moving to Waco in 1960. His career spanned 46 years and included various positions from plant manager to company president. Maintaining this was the job path God had prepared just for him; he worked until age 75.

On May 2, 1939 he met Vivian Fulbright, the love of his life, at his skating rink in Ranger, Texas. They married on August 12, 1943 in Colorado Springs where he was stationed before going overseas. A man known for life-long commitments, he remained true to his love for Vivian for 62 years. Together they parented and grandparented and greatgrandparented a close, loving family devoted to the Lord. Though he will be greatly missed, his godly influence will live on in countless lives.

J. D. loved the Lord and was a deacon at the Crestview Church of Christ, serving in various capacities. His ministries included visitation, Meals on Wheels, worship committee head, tape ministry and innumerable behind-the-scenes acts of charitable support. The family wishes to express deep gratitude to this loving church family for their constant and compassionate support.

Although proud to be an Aggie, J. D. loved Abilene Christian University, where he and Vivian have been members of the President’s Circle and where he served on the National Advisory Board.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Vivian Litton; sister, Hazel Phipps of Odessa; son, Bill Litton and wife, Deeanne of Waco; daughter, Cynthia Cooke and husband, Jim of Abilene; son, David Litton and wife, Diane of Tyler; granddaughter, Lacy Underwood and husband, Kevin of Arlington; grandson, Jim Litton and wife, Kelly of Dallas; granddaughter, Jennifer Cooke of Sugar Land; granddaughter, Emily Cooke of Abilene; grandson, Jonathan Cooke of Abilene; granddaughter, Lana Page and husband, Doug of Huntsville; granddaughter, Larissa Smith and husband, Kyle of Memphis, TN; granddaughter, Briana Litton of Abilene; great grandchildren: Matthew, Brynlee and Kasen Underwood and Drew and Allie Page; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials may be made to the Vivian Fulbright Litton Endowed Scholarship at Abilene Christian University (ACU Box 29130, Abilene, TX 79699) or a favorite charity.

The family wants to extend heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and nurses of Hillcrest Hospital and Hillcrest Hospice for their TLC. The family invites you to leave a memory or message in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com.

Wilkirson — Hatch — Bailey Funeral Home / Waco, Texas

Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene TX, May 7 2006

[Amanda Flanery, John Litton, Dixon Litton, Lavinia Wynn]

Joyce J Needham, 72, a resident of the Cartwheel Nursing Home in Gonzales, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2006, after a battle with breast cancer. Prior to November 2005, Mrs. Needham was a resident of San Antonio. She was born to Hoyle H. and Estelle Grant Wear on February 25 1934 in San Antonio and attended Burbank High School in San Antonio. She is survived by two brothers, Hoyle H Wear and wife Peggy of Spring Texas, and Harold H Wear and wife Judy of Sattler Texas: three children Linda L Hardin and husband J.C. of Floresville Texas, Cindy S Munson and Husband Charlie of Gonzales Texas and Ronnie E Needham of San Antonio Texas; eight grand children, April E Litton, Becky S. Zastrow, Adam L Hardin, all of Floresville Texas, Katy L Munson, Elizabeth S Munson both of Gonzales Texas. Ronnie E Needham Jr., Bonnie J Needham and Tiffany M Needham, all of Surry County N.C.

Also surviving her is a special niece, Deborah Ann Anderson and husband Dusty of San Antonio Texas. a favorite cousin, Myrna L. Wear of Houston Texas and an uncle Joe E Grant of San Antonio.

Arrangements for cremation is under the direction of All Faiths Funeral services of Austin. Private interment of ashes will take place at Sunset Memorial Park in San Antonio at an unset date. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Hospice.

Arraignments are under the direction of All Faiths Funeral Services of Austin.

Gonzales Inquirer, Gonzales TX, May 12 2006

Thelma Elizabeth Barton Vann, 95, of Winchester, died Saturday, May 13, 2006, in Winchester Medical Center.

Mrs. Vann was born May 3, 1911, in Edinburg, the daughter of Hugh V. and Ora Mae Litten Barton.

She was a homemaker.

She was a member of Kernstown United Methodist Church.

She married Linden Allen Vann Sr. on May 7, 1929, in Hagerstown, Md. He died on May 16, 1997.

Surviving are two sons, Linden Allen Vann Jr. and Stephen M. Vann, both of Winchester; a daughter, Norma Jean Wingfield of Winchester; two sisters, Margaret Tisinger of Winchester and Pauline Vann of Mauertown; a brother, Hugh Vernon Barton Jr. of Winchester; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Her daughter, Hilda Fay Miller, is deceased, as are three sisters, Ruth Coffman, Dorothy Kern, and Ruby Ritenour; and three brothers, Charles Barton, Stanley Barton, and Fred Barton.

A funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel, with the Rev. Clay Knick officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Hebron Mausoleum.

Pallbearers will be Dennis Shackleford, Mark Vann, Linden Vann III, Todd Philibin, Tim Trenary, and Patrick Trenary.

The family will receive friends tonight at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 300 Fort Collier Road, Winchester 22603.

The Winchester Star, Winchester VA, May 16 2006

[Thelma Barton, Hugh Barton, Ora Litten, Lemuel Litten, Elizabeth Lindamood]

Litton, Patricia Sue. Surviving are her husband, Ron Litton and 2 sons, Glenn Litton, Mark Litton; a brother, Wayne Shepherd, a half brother Donald Shepherd; 2 sisters, Carolyn Ward, Bobbie Jo Hunter, KY; 3 grandchildren, Nicole Litton, Tonya Litton, and Emily Litton. Friends will be received 11-1 Saturday, at the Fitch-Denney Funeral Home. Services will be held at Funeral Home, Saturday 1 P.M. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

The Cincinnati Post, Cincinnati OH, May 12 2006

[Ronald Litton s/o Elmer Litton s/o John Litton s/o Jacob Litton s/o Sylvester Litton]

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Funeral services for Patricia Sue Litton, 65, Lawrenceburg, were Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Fitch-Denney Funeral Home, Greendale, with burial in Gibson Cemetery.

Mrs. Litton died Wednesday, May 10, in Mercy Franciscan Hospital, Cincinnati. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Greendale. She worked for the IRS.

She is survived by her husband, Ron Litton; two sons, Glenn Litton, Taylor Mill, Ky., and Mark Litton, Florence, Ky.; a brother, Wayne Shepherd, Lexington, Ky; one half brother, Donald Shepherd, San Diego, Calif.; two sisters, Carolyn Ward, Florence, Ky., and Bobbie Jo Hunter, Lexington, Ky., and three grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

The Journal-Press, Aurora IN, May 18 2006

Fairfax -- Allen Leon Lytton, 98, died on Friday, May 19, 2006, at Fairfax Hospital. He was a carpenter and helped build Dulles Airport.

Mr. Lytton was the beloved husband of Louella Lytton; loving father of Anna Lee Lytton, Connie Lytton, Shirley Lytton, Jessie Sherwood and her husband Jim, and the late Leon Lytton. He is also survived by daughter-in-law, Vernelle Lytton; dear brother of Fern Lytton, cherished grandfather of Keith Lytton, Bill Sherwood, Tom Sherwood and the late Michael Lytton; great-grandfather of Rachel, Josephine, Wyatt and Leo; and great great-grandfather of Vanessa Nicole.

The funeral service was held Tuesday, May 23, at Everly Funeral Home, Fairfax. Interment was private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fairfax United Methodist Church, Endowment Fund, 10300 Stratford Ave., Fairfax, VA 22030.

Shenandoah Valley Herald, Woodstock VA, Jun 8 2006

[s/o John Phillip (Lytton) Litten s/o John William Litten s/o John Preston Litten s/o Abraham Able (Litten) Litton and Catherine "Polly" Weaver]

Billy J. Litton, of Chattanooga, [b. Nov 6 1923] died Wednesday, May 24, 2006.

He was a graduate of Carson-Newman College. Mr. Litton was a Tail Gunner on B-17s in World War II and flew 36 missions.

In the early 1950s, he worked at DuPont and later he retired from Container Corporation of America. He was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church and the Hall Class and former member of First Baptist Church, Golden Gateway, and the Seekers' Class.

Mr. Litton belonged to the Chattanooga Engineers Club, was a Scottish Rite, 32nd-degree Mason, and Alhambra Shrine member.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Dick and Mrs. Litton; brothers, Marshal Litton and Felix Litton; and twin sister, Betty Litton Christenberry.

He is survived by his wife, Hermena Litton; son, John T. Litton, Fort Worth, TX; daughter, Marilyn Litton (David) Parrett; two grandsons, Jonathan Parrett and Zachary Parrett, Bingham Farms, MI; several nieces and nephews, Ted, Richard, David and Kathleen Litton and John and Ann Christenberry and Casey C. Owen; and many friends.

The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.

A private graveside service will be held.

Visit www.lane-coulterchapel.com to send condolences.

Memorial contributions may be made to Red Bank Baptist Church or to a favorite charity.

Chattanoogan, Chattanooga TN, May 25 2006

[Billy James Litton s/o Dick Litton s/o Littleton Litton s/o James Taylor Litton s/o John Richard Litton Jr s/o John Richard (Letton) Litton Sr and Sarah Jane (Ann)(Anna) Wilcoxen]

Dorothy Mae Canter, 70 [b. Dec 16 1935], of Sissonville, went home to be with the Lord June 2, 2006, at home after a short illness.

Dorothy was a loving wife and mother. Dorothy attended Fishers Chapel United Methodist Church and retired from Cedar Ridge Nursing Home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Jeanette Fields; brothers, Ray and Sherman Fields; half brother, Roy Fields; half sister, Loise Price.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Cecil Canter at home; son and his wife, Randy and Sharon Canter of Sissonville; daughter and her husband, Cathy and Eddy Gibson of Sissonville; brothers, Basil and Charles Fields, both of Staats Mill, and Gay Fields of Flatwoods Rd.; sister, Monnie Mahood of Staats Mill; grandchildren, Meredith Taylor and husband John of Sissonville, and Bethany and James Gibson, both of Sissonville; great-granddaughter, Madi Taylor of Sissonville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The service will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 5, at Fishers Chapel United Methodist Church, Middle Fork, with the Rev. David Peters officiating. Burial will follow at Fisher Cemetery, Sissonville.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at the church.

Long & Fisher Funeral Home, Sissonville, is in charge of arrangements.

Charleston Gazette, Charleston WV, Jun 4 2006

[sister of Monnie Fields who m. Lewis Gerald Mahood s/o William Arthur Mahood and Edna Easter Litton d/o Isaac Newton Litton s/o John David Litton s/o David (Kuper David) Litton s/o Korrin Michael Litton Sr and Agnes Marie Dempsey]

Thorman Lunden, 91, of Bremerton died Sunday [Jun 4 1006].

He was born [Apr 8 1915] in Pennington County, Minn., to Osmund and Alice (Hovet) Lunden. He served in the Army as a combat engineer with the 1st Armored Division, where he was awarded four Bronze Stars. Mr. Lunden worked for the Department of Defense police at PSNS before retiring in 1977. He was a member of the Sons of Norway, VFW, Kitsap Woodcarvers and First Christian Church of Bremerton.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, of 47 years, Leona Litten; and his brother, Dennis. He is survived by his second wife, Margaret; a son, Richard Lunden (Karen); daughters, Carol Johnson and Sharon Pearson (Brad); grandchildren, Brian Johnson, Jakob Lunden and Allison Lunden; great-grandchildren, Derek and Samantha; stepchildren, Holly Pierog and Joe Munson; and five sisters.

Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorial donations: Sons of Norway, 1018 18th St., Bremerton, WA 98337.

Kitsap Sun, Bremerton WA, Jun 10 2006

[Leona d/o Lemuel Litten s/o John Litten s/o Daniel Litten s/o Valentine Litton]

Christiansburg -- Allen Plaster, 84 [b. Dec 6 1921] of Christiansburg, went to receive his reward in Heaven on June 7, 2006. He was a member of the Parrott Church of God and retired from the Lynchburg Foundry with 36 years of service. He was a U. S. Army veteran having served during World War II. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and a great friend to all that knew him and loved him. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of almost 60 years, Kathleen Lytton Plaster of Christiansburg; two sons, Gene Plaster of Christiansburg and Thurman Plaster of Radford; four granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; brother,William Epperly of Patrick Springs. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 9, at 11 a.m. at the Parrott Church of God with Pastor Eddie Dalton and Pastor T. Michael Bond officiating. Interment will follow in Lytton Family Cemetery in Walton where members of VFW Post #776 will conduct military graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. The Plaster family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.

Southwest Times, Pulaski VA, date unknown

[Katrina (Kathleen) Lytton d/o Fred Harman Lytton s/o William G (Lytton) Litton s/o James Paris Litton s/o Thomas Jefferson Litton s/o James Edward Litton and Elizabeth Polly (Mock) Mauck]

Richard J. Carr, 73, of New Creek, WV, died Friday, June 16, 2006 at the Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, WV.

Born on November 11, 1932 at Elk Lick, WV, he was a son of the late Glenn and Edna (Burns) Carr. He also was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Laura Lynn Litten.

Mr. Carr was a self employed automobile mechanic, used car dealer and heavy equipment operator. He thoroughly enjoyed working with motor vehicles of all types, but his true passion was rebuilding trucks and body work. Richard was a hard working man all of his life, being formerly employed with the Celanese Amcelle Corp. as a millwight machinist. He was a man of few words, but when he had an opinion, he voiced it and would be glad to point out that he was right. His family and friends were very important to him, and to that end, he would support them 100 percent in all that they did and would stand up for them when needed.

A Methodist by faith and a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, Richard enjoyed hunting and being in the outdoors with the wildlife of God's creation. He took great pride in his wife, daughters and grandchildren and enjoyed teasing and playing pranks whenever the occasion would arise. He will be greatly missed by his numerous friends, of whom he never met a stranger, and also by his favorite cat, "Tom."

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Wanda S. (Dawson) Carr; four daughters, Pam S. Umstot and husband Kenny of New Creek, Brenda C. Morriss and husband Raymond of Cumberland, MD, Sharon L. Engle and husband Fred of New Creek and Barb J. Litten and husband Dan of Fort Ashby, WV and two grandchildren, Cooper Cole Engle and Anna Catherine Engle. Also surviving are one brother, Ron Carr and wife Frances of Keyser; three sisters, Shirley Landis and husband Boyd and Carol Sue Carr, all of Petersburg, WV and Glenna Faye Walters and husband Paul of Martinsburg, WV and several nieces and nephews.

Friends were received at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Tuesday, June 20 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m.

Funeral services were conducted at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Wednesday, June 21 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Daniel Stemple officiating.

Interment was in the Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser.

The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to either the Ronald McDonald House Charities, 841 Country Club Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505 in memory of Laura Lynn Litten; for his love of animals to the Mineral County Humane Society, P.O. Box 68 Piedmont, WV 26750 or to the dedicated New Creek Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 10, New Creek, WV 26743.

Smith Funeral Homes, Keyser WV

[Barbara Carr, Daniel Litten]

On Saturday, June 17, 2006, our beloved wife and mother, Patricia Ann Holden Chapman, passed away.

She was born in Miami, Fla., April 3, 1929, and grew up in Ocala, Fla. She was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Holden, who preceded her in death.

Pat was a graduate of Florida State University and taught physical education at Ocala High School. She married Robert Phillip Chapman in July of 1955 and in the course of their marriage moved to Raleigh in 1974. She loved to play tennis and enjoyed her cards, especially bridge with the Medfield Bridge Group.

In her spare time, she cross stitched, filling the walls in her home and her children's homes with many loving treasures. Pat and Bob are members of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and for the last 15 years have led the Meals on Wheels program. She enjoyed her church family especially helping the "fun bunch" stuff the weekly church bulletins on Friday mornings.

She is survived by her husband Robert P. Chapman Sr., of 51 years. She was the most loving mother to Kathleen Chapman of Charlotte, Mary and husband, Bob Cardon, of Raleigh, Debbie and husband, Jimmy Litton, of Charlotte, and son Bob and wife, Lelia Chapman, of Cary. She loved her four grandchildren: Christine Cardon, Jacob Chapman, Macy Chapman and Drew Litton.

The funeral service will be held Thursday, June 22, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, with a celebratory mass. Interment will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Brown Wynne Funeral Home in Cary.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Meals on Wheels of Wake County Inc., 1001 Blair Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603.

Tributes may be sent to the family at www.brownwynne.com.

Cary News, Cary NC, Jun 20 2006

[Debbie Chapman b. 25 Aug 1960, Jimmy T Litton b. 1945]

Donna Marie Smith, 82, of Palisade, passed away June 18, 2006, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction.

She was born July 13, 1923.

Donna was a homemaker.

Survivors include son Randy Smith, of Glenwood Springs; daughters Debbie Menu, of New Castle, and Bonnie Litten, of Montana; sister Alyce Rogers, of Littleton; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Visitation is at 9 a.m. Thursday, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Palisade.

There will be a memorial service at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann's Catholic Church.

Interment will be held at Veterans' Cemetery in Grand Junction.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Rosehill Hospitality House, 605 26 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO, 81506.

Snell-McLean Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Glenwood Springs Post Independent, Glenwood Springs CO, Jun 21 2006 [Bonnie Marie Smith b. 2 Aug 1944 m. unknowm Litten and had at least Mark W Litten b. 6 Jun 1967 and Kay J Litten b. 1972, and maybe Matthew Litten or he is her husband]

Dorothy Bernard (Bunnie) Harris Monger, died Monday, June 19, at her home in Mount Pleasant, S.C.

Born June 20, 1937, in Charlotte, N.C., daughter of Walter Bernard and Dorothy Stinnett Harris, Bunnie was a native of Virginia and lived most of her life in the Shenandoah Valley. She was raised in Spottswood, Augusta County, and spent her adult life in Elkton, where she was active in her church and the community. She attended Spottswood School, graduated from Elkton High School, and attended Marion (VA) Junior College.

For many years, Bunnie worked as plant receptionist for Merck & Co., Elkton, where she was known throughout Merck’s national organization as a lovely and gracious representative. She moved to Charleston, S.C., in 1995, where she had been administrative assistant for the Dept. of Music, College of Charleston, for 11 years.

She was a lifelong member and elder of the Presbyterian Church. Throughout her years at Elkton Presbyterian Church, she was devoted to working with children and youth, teaching Sunday School, Bible School, and sponsoring youth organizations. At First (Scots) Presbyterian in Charleston she was a supporter of the church’s music program, an usher, confirmation sponsor, member of study and prayer groups. She was also active in Presbyterian Cursillo, a lay renewal movement.

Bunnie is survived by her daughter, Jill Monger of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; one brother, Walter B. (Buck) Harris and wife, Ginny, of Morristown, Tenn.; two sisters, Barbara Harris Goode and husband, Les, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Harriet Harris Greaney and husband, Dennis, of Dallas, Texas; nieces and nephew, Allison Litton Carner of Lynchburg, Va., Richard Litton of Summerville, S.C., Stacie Reed of Cocoa, Fla., Kate and Emily Greaney of Dallas, Texas; uncle Sam Stinnett of Buena Vista, Va.; her church family, her music students, numerous friends and neighbors.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at Elkton Presbyterian Church, 104 Ashby Ave., Elkton, the Rev. Deborah Dale, officiating. A service of celebration for her life was also held at First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, Charleston, the Rev. Dr. Daniel W. Massie and the Rev. Dr. Walter Cook, officiating. Interment was in a family area of Old Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Spottswood, Va., the Rev. William M. "Billy" Harris and the Rev. Max Bolin officiating.

As a tribute to Bunnie’s passion to help music students with daily financial needs, a memorial scholarship fund has been established at the Dept. of Music, College of Charleston. Contributions can be made payable to the College of Charleston Foundation, and mailed c/o Edward Hart, Bunnie Monger Fund, Dept. of Music, 66 George St., Charleston, SC 29424. Memorials may also be made to Elkton Presbyterian Church, 104 Ashby Ave., Elkton, VA 22827.

Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr Inc., 1494 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 881-9293.

Daily News-Record, Harrisonburg VA, Jun 23 2006

[Dorothy Harris]

Memorial services for Phyllis Lytton, 65, of Fresno will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Community Church. Mrs. Lytton, a market research analyst, died Wednesday. Arrangements are by Boice Funeral Home in Clovis.

The Fresno Bee, Fresno CA, Jun 27 2006 [Phyllis Lytton b. Sep 7 1940 d. Jun 21 2006]

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Phyllis Ann Lytton -- A Celebration of Life Service will be held at New Hope Community Church, 1620 East Nees Ave., in Clovis, California on Saturday, July 1, 2006, at 1:00 p.m.

The Fresno Bee, Fresno CA, Jul 1 2006

Frances Litten, 93 [b. Nov 18 1912], a resident of San Bernardino for 48 years, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, June 23, 2006 at her home.

She was a salesperson and buyer for J C Penny and Emery Bird’s in Kansas City and a homemaker to her family. She was a strong believer in our Lord Jesus Christ as her savior. In her teen years, she played the organ for church services and later was involved in the women’s church socials. She especially enjoyed visiting the elderly. She made many sacrifices in her life for her children, whom she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Raymond, and her oldest son, Donald, both in 1993.

Survivors include: Three sons, Vernon Wood of Mineral Point, MO, Gerald Wood of Warrensburg, MO and Larry Pool of Corona; a daughter, Andrea Orona of San Bernardino; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 28, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and funeral services will be Thursday, June 29 at 10:00 a.m., both at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel, 1299 E. Highland Avenue.

Interment will follow at Montecito Memorial Park, Colton.

Bobbitt Memorial Chapel, San Bernardino CA [Raymond Litten b. Feb 15 1901 MO d. Jul 22 1993 San Bernardino CA s/o Joseph B Litten and Emma Stephenson]

Kathryn Dempsey Crymes, 70, of Tucker, died Tuesday, June 27, 2006. The funeral will be at 2 PM, Sunday, July 2, 2006 at Bill Head Funeral Home, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel with Rev. Dennis B. Lacy and Mrs. Susan Rumble officiating. Interment will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Tucker. A native of Atlanta, Mrs. Crymes was a graduate of the Crawford Long School of Nursing. She was a member of the White County Rotary Club, the White County Booster Club, the Helen Chamber of Commerce and the Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs. Crymes received the Paul Harris Fellowship award from the White County Rotary Club. She was one of the founders and the secretary of Stepping Stone Farm, a non-profit organization for the handicapped in Cleveland. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lilburn and was director of the Singleton Family Reunion. Kathryn was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and she believed in education and helping her fellow man. She is survived by her husband, Marion Crymes of Tucker; daughters, Anne Litton Anderson of Tucker and Loretta Litton Rice and her husband, Ron of Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Ashley Anderson, Sean Anderson, Lauren Rice, Amy Rice and Sarah Rice; brothers, Tarlton [K] Dempsey [b. 1927] and his wife, Mary [b. 1922] of Lawrenceville and Jack Dempsey and his wife, Nell of Winder; sister, Joyce Brantley [b. 02 Nov 1943] and her husband, Fred [b. 1 Mar 1932] of Smyrna; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Stepping Stone Farm, P.O. Box 3376, Cleveland, GA 30528. The family will receive friends Saturday from 4 to 8 PM at Bill Head Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel, 770-564-2726.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta GA, Jun 30 2006 [wife of James Litton Jr s/o James Litton s/o Littleton Litton s/o James Litton s/o John Richard Litton Jr]

Clifford C. "Pappy" Joslin, 81, of Enfield, formerly of East Hartford, beloved husband of 57 years to Betty W.A. (Litten) Joslin, departed this life on Thursday, (June 29, 2006) at Johnson Memorial Medical Center in Stafford. Born on November 13, 1924 in Exeter Devon, England, he was the son of the late Thomas and Florence (Lee) Joslin. Clifford was raised and attended schools in England, before moving to the United States in 1961. Mr. Joslin was a Royal Navy veteran of World War II from 1942-1947. He was part of the PT boat and served in Egypt, India and France. Clifford was a Superintendent for First Precast before he retired in 1996 and was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Enfield. A loving husband, father, father-in-law, brother, grandfather and uncle, Clifford is survived by his sons: Michael C. Joslin and his wife Cindy of East Windsor, Keith J. Joslin and his wife Judy of East Windsor; three sisters: Joan, Beryl and Mary of England; four grandchildren: Michael, Michele, Rod and Leah; also several nieces and nephews. Clifford was predeceased by his four brothers. There are no visitation hours or services. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. The family requests memorial contributions may be made in memory of Clifford to North Central Oncology, 142 Hazard Ave., Enfield, CT 06082. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield.

Hartford Courant, Hartford CT, Jul 1 2006 [Clifford Joslin, Betty Litten]

Harold Pershing Litten, 88, of Desert Hot Springs died July 3, 2006, at home of natural causes. He was born Jan. 15, 1918, to Harold [b. 10 Dec 1887 d. Jun 1969 Pensacola FL] and Lola Hefner Litten in Verona, Ohio.

He married Madonna Reedy on Nov. 5, 1938, in Louisville, Ky.

He was a engineer in the aircraft manufacturing industry for 26 years and served in the Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946, attaining the rank of corporal.

He is survived by two daughters, Sally Greenlund [b. 15 May 1943] of Las Vegas and Deanne Odman of Sky Valley; two sons, Stephen [R] Litten of Spanaway, Wash. and Timothy Litten of Seattle.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Madonna Litten, in 2001 [b. 19 Apr 1920 d. 21 Apr 2001 Desert Hot Springs CA].

Inurnment will be at Desert Memorial Park cemetery in Cathedral City under the direction of Rose Mortuary of Desert Hot Springs.

Desert Sun, Palm Springs CA, Jul 7 2006 [Harold Litten]

BYHALIA -- Services for James C. Litton, 81 [b. May 2 1925 d. Jul 4 2006 Byhalia MS], will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch with burial in Memorial Park Southwoods Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. He was the former owner of Litton Photo Service, Wholesale Photofinishers, in Memphis for many years. He was also a private pilot, an active amateur Radio Operator, a member of Byhalia United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by one son, Martin Sean Litton [b. 15 Jun 1959 d. 07 Jun 2003]. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Frances; three grandchildren and their mothers. Extended family, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Lucy, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Blackmon, Mrs. James Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Blackmon, along with several nieces and nephews. Any memorials may be made to Byhalia United Methodist Church Building Fund.

DeSoto Times, Hernando MS, Jul 10 2006

A celebration of life was held July 19 for Fred Cecil Hill Jr., 69, of Clovis, who died July 16 after a courageous battle against cancer, fought for almost 10 years.

Known to friends as Cecil, he was a pillar of the business community for decades in both Clovis and Fresno. As founder of Clovis Realty, currently in Old Town Clovis, he operated the company for more than 25 years and continued there along with his wife, Janet, after selling the highly successful business to Coldwell Banker in 2004. He continued to work diligently and effectively from his home until his last days.

Mr. Hill was honored publicly as "our friend" and remembered with a moment of silence by the Clovis City Council at City Hall July 17.

Mr. Hill was born July 6, 1937, to Fred and Pearl Hill in Carlsbad, NM. He graduated from Arizona State University, earned a master's degree from Pepperdine University and a doctorate in philosophy.

After selling furniture and owning a printing press, he became a high level executive for Howard Hughes at Hughes Aircraft and eventually General Motors in Los Angeles. Wanting a better life for his family, he relocated to Clovis in 1977.

As his family now reflects, Mr. Hill's life touched others in many different arenas. Above all else was his love for God. They said he lived by example as a servant in the church in various leadership roles for many years. He was a loyal supporter to the youth group of the Church of Christ.

He was devoted to his family, and he always reminded his children there was no business meeting too important to interrupt if they needed him.

His passion for imparting knowledge from his unique point of view was evidenced by the fact that he never passed up an opportunity to teach. He impacted the lives of students at all levels, from conversations at the local coffee shop to teaching Bible classes to giving sermons as well as occasional professorships at Pepperdine University.

Mr. Hill was instrumental in the development and shaping of downtown Clovis as it is today. His love for antiques and his business sense motivated him to form the coalition that has made Old Town a mecca for antique dealers and customers.

He supported both the local schools as well as the Clovis Rotary with his time, energy and financial contributions. Fresno Pacific University recently dedicated the new student union as Cecil and Janet Hill Student Center as a symbol of appreciation for Mr. Hill's contributions to higher education.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Inabelle.

He is survived by his wife Janet; his daughters, Brenda Ward, Valen Winders and her husband Tony, Marnie Chrisman and her husband Buck, and Beth Ballow; his sons, Quintin [H] Litten [b. 1964] and his wife Lisa [b. 1967], Jason Ballow, and Jonathan Ballow; 10 grandchildren, Brandon, Derrick, Kindy, Dallas, Kevin, Quinn, Buck Lee, Beckett, Ryan, and Delaney; sister-in-law, Judy Hill; nephews, Kenneth Hill and Steve Lampert.

Remembrances can be made to Nancy Hinds Hospice, 1616 W. Shaw Ave., C-1, Fresno 93711.

Clovis Independent, Clovis CA, Jul 21 2006 [Quintin Litten]

Folie D. Litton died July 28, 2006, at the Ravenswood Care Center, Ravenswood [WV].

He was born on January 4, 1908, in Jackson County, to Ira and Leora Staats Litton. He retired from Standard Brands, Inc., now Nabisco Brands, Inc., with 42 years of service. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church, Charleston, and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the 337 Infantry of the 85 Division in the African and Italy Campaign.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Helen H. Litton; sisters, Myrtle Miller, and Clairfay Dodgen [sic: Dudgeon] Bradley; and brothers, Flavy and Flao Litton.

He is survived by nieces, Debra Smith, JoEllen Nicholson, and Sandra Richardson; nephews, James Litton, and J.D. Bradley; and many grandnieces and grandnephews.

The service will be 2 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2006, at Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home with Pastor George Bramble officiating. Burial will be in the Fairplain Cemetery, Fairplain.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Central United Methodist Church, 731 Bigley Ave., Charleston, WV 25302.

An online guest registry is available at www.bartlettburdettecoxfuneralhome.com.

Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

Charleston Gazette, Charleston WV, Jul 30 2006 [s/o Ira Litton s/o David Litton s/o Abraham Moses Litton s/o David Litton s/o Korrin Litton Sr]

Contributors: Joyce Mertens, Lynn Harkins

Wilma Lois Litton, 76, of Pueblo, Colorado, passed away July 31, 2006. Survived by her children, William S. (Jane) Butler of Pueblo, Cathy (John) Caudill of Pueblo West, Jacque (Matt) Stapish of Utah, Kristi Litton [b. Oct 1964] of Pueblo West, Todd Litton [b. Jul 1966] of Fountain; siblings, Richard (Ila) Butler of Colorado Springs, Mary Lou Litton [b. Nov 1933] of Pueblo, Marlene (Paul) Ritz of Thornton; one sister-in-law, Gail Stupar of Pueblo; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a large extended family; and her faithful companion, Archie the dog. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack [W] Litton [b. Sep 15 1927 d. Sep 7 1993 Fountain CO]; and sister, Emma Calhoun. Wilma was born to William and Nora Butler on January 19, 1930, in Pueblo. She was a cashier for Whitman’s Drug Store. Wilma was loved and cherished by everyone who knew her. Viewing at the funeral home Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Funeral service, 11 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2006, at the Montgomery & Steward Chapel with Pastor Roger Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery [Pueblo]. Those who desire may make memorials to Pikes Peak Hospice through Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, 1317 N. Main Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81003. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com

Pueblo Chieftain, Pueblo CO, Aug 3 2006 [Wilma Butler, Jack Litton]

Nina Mildred Price was born June 3, 1918, in Pierce to Carl and Katie Rasmussen. She graduated from Crescent High School. Later she was employed at Kelly Air Force Base and met and married George Price.

Mrs. Price died on Monday, July 31, 2006, in the Port Lavaca Community Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, George [George Dewey Price Jr]; daughter, Joann [b. 28 Aug 1949 Bexar Co TX] and husband Sonny Brune of Markham; son, Thomas [James] Price [b. 06 Dec 1952 Bexar Co TX] and wife Gwen of San Antonio; daughter, Mary Jo and husband Bob Lytton of Sherman; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother, Oscar Rasmussen of Wharton; sisters, Myrtle Kernel of Wharton and Rose Kate Martinique of El Campo; also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Eva Kenter; brothers, Willie, Calvin, Robert and Gilbert.

Wharton Journal-Spectator, Wharton TX, Aug 4 2006

Sullivan, Louis Joseph age 84, of San Diego, formerly of Richfield, died peacefully August 1st in San Diego. Preceded in death by beloved wife of forty years, Lois (DeGonda), and brothers, Leo, Jack, Maurice, Jerome and James. Survived by devoted and loving wife of 18 years, LaRene; children, Patrick (Kathy), Barry (Janet), Julie (Rick) Packer, Beth (Mark) Nichols, Mary (Rick) Rueckert, Susie, and Kevin, San Diego; grandchildren, Matt, Sean, Andy, Becca, Michael, Nick, Ben, Rachel, Kelly and Ryan, and great- granddaughter, Gabby. Also survived by brother, Gene (Joan) Sullivan, Yerington, Nevada; sister, Mary Alice (Cole) Litten, San Diego and many relatives and dear friends. Lou was born in Greeley, Nebraska on December 7, 1921, and was a decorated World War II veteran. He began his military service as a volunteer with the US Horse Cavalry in Fort Riley, Kansas. He then served in Europe with Patton's armies in the 8th Armored Division, where he earned the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded the Purple Heart. After the war, Lou settled in Minneapolis where he met and married Lois in 1948. Loving parents, they raised seven children before Lois passed away in 1988. Lou and LaRene enjoyed many happy years of traveling together and spending time with their grandchildren. LaRene lovingly provided comfort, care and support to Lou especially during the last years of his life. Lou was a successful businessman, long time realtor, Past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Marian Council #1327 and a member of Msgr. Meagher 4th Degree Assembly, member of Fred Babcock VFW Post #5555, American Legion, Elks Lodge, Dwan Golf Club and U.S. Horse Cavalry Assn. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, August 8th, 11:00 AM, St. Richard's Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Avenue South, Richfield. Visitation Monday, August 7th from 5-8 PM (prayer service at 7:30 PM) at Gill Brothers Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. So., Bloomington and at St. Richard's one hour prior to mass. Memorials preferred to Knights of Columbus Youth Organization. Gill Brothers Funeral Directors Bloomington 952-888-7771

Star Tribune, Minneapolis MN, Aug 4 2006 [Mary Sullivan, Cole Litten]

Fred R. Litton, 53, of Canton, died Thursday, August 3, 2006. Born August 14, 1952 in Norton, he lived most of his life in the Norton area. Fred was employed at the Wal-Mart, Massillon and enjoyed fishing. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Esther Litton; brother, John Litton II; sister, Karen Thedans. Survived by his wife, Sharon Litton; he was a wonderful father and grandfather to daughters, Michele Litton and Angela Litton; grandchildren, Matthew Litton and Alexander Arthur; stepchildren, Larry Johnson, Kim Friedt, Jennifer Johnson and Tammy Johnson; nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Monday 11 a.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Avenue, Barberton 44203. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home.

(Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 330-745-3161)

The Repository, Canton OH, Aug 5 2006 [John Litton s/o Calvin Litton s/o John Litton s/o Littleton Litton]

John William Litten 43, of West Palm Beach [b. Sep 2 1962], died Thursday, August 3, after his brave struggle with ALS. A highly regarded licensed architect, John's most significant accomplishments include design of the Bone Building, a mixed-use commercial and residential project next to CityPlace in downtown West Palm Beach; establishment of MESA Architecture, Inc., with business partner and colleague Stephen Roy; and the home he designed for his family in Flamingo Park – lasting legacies of his architectural style, skill and vision. John is survived by his wife, Barbara Bolton Litten, and their son, Jack, and daughter, Jesse; his parents, Gail and Barbara Litten; his sister, Judy Hughes; and his grandmother, Wilda Litten. A Memorial Gathering will be held Monday, August 7, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., at the Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 1201 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, with a brief eulogy at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions will be gratefully received by the Jack and Jesse Litten Education Fund, c/o Traci H. Rollins, Esq., Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P., 1900 Phillips Point West, 777 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. Quattlebaum Funeral & Cremation Services. Family Owned and Operated (561) 832-5171. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach FL, Aug 6 2006 [John Litten < Gail Litten < John Litten < Roy Litten < John Harvey Litten < Daniel Litten < Valentine Litton]

Phyllis Moales Litton, 91 [b. Nov 3 1914], of Quick, passed away at Beverly Health Care, Glasgow, on Aug. 12, 2006.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mose Litton; her parents, Jacob and Esta O'Dell Moales; sisters, Louise Lipscomb and Virginia Acree Carlin; and brothers, Earrie and Camden Moales.

She is survived by her son, Boyd and his wife, Vietta, of Pinch, and granddaughters, Amanda and Ashley of Pinch; sisters, Mildred Sturm of Mt. Zion, and Iva Lee Dodd and her husband, David, of Boise, Idaho; sisters-in-law, Joyce Moales of Quick, Virginia Moales of Philippi; and several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Rev. Jeff Moales officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the O'Dell Cemetery, Dutch Ridge.

Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, is in charge of arrangements.

Charleston Daily Mail, Charleston WV, Aug 15 2006 [wife of Moses Perry Litton s/o Lafayette Monk Litton s/o John Whitley Litton III]

WEBSTER SPRINGS, W.Va. -- Thomas Michael Cutlip Sr., 55, formerly of Barboursville, died Aug. 17, 2006, at his home.

Born Feb. 9, 1951, in Widen, W.Va., son of Myrtle Collins Wilson Litten of Hurricane, W.Va., and the late Foster Ford Wilson, he had worked at Noranda Aluminum and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in Vietnam.

In addition to his mother, survivors include: his stepfather, Ernest Litten; two sons, Thomas Cutlip Jr. of East Prairie, Mo., and Timothy John Cutlip of Pacific, Mo.; two brothers, Joseph Dale Wilson of Culloden and George Webster Wilson of Mt. Olive; five sisters, Rebecca Landers of Huber Heights, Ohio, Brenda Crank of Ona, Virginia Bennett of the state of North Carolina, Kathy Settles of the state of West Virginia and Lou Basard of the state of Oklahoma; and five grandchildren.

In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his adopted father, Bayard Cutlip, and one grandchild.

A family gathering is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. today at Dodd and Reed Funeral Home in Webster Springs.

No services will be conducted.

Standard Democrat, Sikeston MO, Aug 22 2006

Richard Joe Pusser, age 71 [b. Apr 14 1935], died August 19, 2006, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

He was born in McNairy Co. and reared in Chester Co. the son of the late Von and Minnie Elvie Griswell Pusser. He attended school in the Wilson School Community of Chester Co. He helped share crop as a young man and then went into the tile laying business for several contractors and later became self-employed. He was married to Virginia Litton in October of 1957. They made their home in the Bells community of Crockett Co. and then moved into Madison Co.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Lee Litton Pusser; two sons, Joe Pusser and wife Clara, and Gary Pusser all of Pinson [TN]; two brothers and two sisters, Teddy Pusser of Beech Bluff, and Bobby Langford, Ruthie King and Doris Dunagan all of Henderson. Two granddaughters, Jennifer Presnull and Cassie Pusser of Pinson.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, from the Chapel of Casey Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Langford officiating and burial will follow in the Hollywood Cemetery in Jackson.

Visitation will begin after 5:00 P.M. on Sunday.

Casey Funeral Home

Henderson, TN 731-989-2421

Jackson Sun, Jackson TN, Aug 20 2006

[Virginia Lee Litton d/o George Forrest Litton s/o William Thomas "Willy" Litton s/o George C Litton s/o Emily Litton d/o Myra Litton. Myra daughter or daughter-in-law of Benjamin Litton s/o Thomas Litton and Margaret Whitson]

Funeral services for Jeanne De Moss-Wright, age 88 and a rural Custer City resident, will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Kiesau Memorial Chapel of the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home in Clinton with minister Doyle Kinney and Rev. Harold Goldman officiating.

Graveside services will be held in the Sumner Memorial Gardens in Wellington, Kan. under the direction of Kiesau-Lee.

Laurel Jeanne (Ihinger) De Moss-Wright died Saturday [Aug 19] afternoon at her home. She was born on April 26, 1918 in Fredonia, Kan., the daughter of John and Blanche (Jordan) Ihinger.

Reared in Topeka, Kan., she graduated from Topeka High School in 1937 and continued her education at Washburn College.

She was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, Nonoso Honorary Society and YWCA. Wright graduated from Southwestern College in Winfield, Kan. in 1968.

She was a social worker in Wellington, Kan. for 10 years before moving to Clinton in 1969 where she was employed with the Department of Human Services as a supervisor for 11 years.

She married Richard Milo De Moss in 1939 in Topeka, and he preceded her in death in 1972.

She married Albert Wright on April 21, 1976 in Clinton, and the couple made their home on the Wright farm west of Custer City.

She was a member of the First Christian Church.

Preceding her in death, along with her first husband and parents, were three brothers, Forrest, Harry, Chet; and a sister, Hazel Milligan.

Survivors include her husband, Albert, of the home; a daughter, Debra Litton and her husband, Melvin, of Lawrence, Kan.; two sons, Richard T. De Moss and his wife, Delores, of Pawhuska, John E. De Moss of Topeka, Kan.; a stepson, Albert Wright, Jr. and his wife, Rita, of Arapaho; six grandchildren, Matt Litton [Matthew C Litton b. 15 Nov 1970], Reuben Litton, Julie Mendicino, Lori Reesing, Jaymie Deese, Kelli Wright; and five great grandchildren, Moriah Mendicino, J.G. Mendicino, Easton Reesing, Laurel Reesing, Trase Reesing.

Clinton Daily News, Clinton OK, Aug 21 2006 [Debra De Moss, Melvin Litton b. 1951]

Muncie -- Jeffrey Mark Litten, age 27 years, a resident of Muncie, passed away at the home of his parents in Charlottesville on Sunday, August 20, 2006.

Born October 16, 1978 in Greenfield, he is the son of Paul R. and Linda R. (Trees) Litten of Charlottesville.

Jeffrey is a 1997 graduate of Eastern Hancock High School; a 2003 graduate of Anderson University and obtained his masters from Ball State University in 2004.

He was employed by Ball State University as the Systems Coordinator for the Academic Research Center for almost two years.

He was a member of the Warrington Church of the Nazarene where he served on the church board and was a youth leader for many years.

He enjoyed building web sites, music, playing the tuba, volleyball and was an avid IU basketball and Colts football fan.

Surviving include his parents; three brothers, Paul Richard (wife, Valerie) Litten of Washington, IL, Dennis (wife, Karen) Litten of Lebanon, IN, Chad Allen (wife, Amber) Litten of Kokomo, IN; a sister, Pam (husband, John) Copeland of Indianapolis; grandfather, Everett Trees of Warrington; seven nieces and nephews; and many aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by two grandmothers, Ruth E. Trees and Genny Litten; and a grandfather, Paul Litten.

Funeral services will be held at the Warrington Church of the Nazarene Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Todd Reynolds and Rev. Ron Ferguson officiating.

Burial will follow at McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson.

Friends may call at the Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Warrington Church of the Nazarene or the Leukemia Society.

Star Press, Muncie IN, Aug 22 2006

[Jeffrey Litten, Paul Litten, Linda Trees]

Nora Mae Verret Lytton
Born: Jan 6 1913 Adeline, St. Mary Parish LA
Died: Aug 25 2006 San Antonio, Bexar Co TX
Buried: Holy Cross Cem, San Antonio, Bexar Co TX

Nora was born to Edgar P. & Lucia Bonin Verret. She spoke only French until she entered school at eight. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert O. Lytton and her two sons; Lee E. and James P. Lytton. Robert and Nora married in Port Arthur, TX at St. James Catholic Church on November 21, 1936. Together they had four children; Robert Leonard [b. 23 Oct 1937 Jefferson Co TX], Lee Edward [b. 13 Sep 1940 Wichita Co TX], James Patrick [b. 21 Jan 1943 Cooke Co TX] and Noeli [daughter b. 3 Oct 1949 Bexar Co TX]. She is survived by her brothers Alvin P. (Bill) Verret and Wallace A. Verret; her son Robert (Marilyn) and grandsons, Robert and John and granddaughter Lynn Lytton; daughter Noeli (Jim) and grandson Zachary and granddaughter Gwendolyn Wotawa. Over her lifetime Nora created works of art, mostly portraits, in oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolor and clay as well as silhouettes of visitors to her home. She was a skilled seamstress, knitter and fabric artist. She worked in her church community in sewing circles, Scouts, Great Books discussions and in parish festivals. Her lifelong love of the language, her curiosity and her inventive skills kept her stimulated with learning all her 93 years. She sent seeds, seedlings and bulbs to many friends creating gardens, trees and flowers with ease. She encouraged a love of education in her children and in many young people she met with gifts of humor, fun and books as well as her own enthusiastic spirit of adventure. Her devotion to her husband of 69 years filled her life along with many friends and relatives who experienced her generosity of spirit.

Source unknown

[Robert Odell Lytton b. 19 Sep 1909 TX d. 19 Aug 2005 San Antonio TX, s/o Forest O Lytton b. 30 Jul 1887 TX d. 05 May 1974 Dallas TX parents b. TX, and Lizzie V _____ b. abt 1885 TX father b. KY mother b. MS]

Ira V. Jordon [Jordan} Jr., 84, of 8088 Signal Hill Road in Mechanicsville, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006.

Mr. Jordon [Jordan} was born Dec. 1, 1921, in Mount Jackson, and was a son of the late Ira V. Jordon[Jordan} Sr. and Dottie Litten Jordon [Jordan}.

He was a charter member of Messiah Lutheran Church. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of Washington Henry Masonic Lodge No. 344, the American Legion, and the VFW.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Gladys Cooper Jordon; three daughters, Sheila Whirley, Sharon Griffin and Sherry Jones; four brothers, Herbert Jordon of New Mexico, and Calvin, Dewey and Allen (Pelgie) Jordon of Mount Jackson; a sister, Charlotte Hulvey of Broadway; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Messiah Lutheran Church, 8154 Atlee Road in Mechanicsille.

Memorial donations may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church.

Daily News-Record, Harrisonburg VA, Aug 31 2006 [Dorothy Litten d/o Madison Litten s/o John Litten s/o John Litten s/o Abraham Able Litton]

Bobby Joe Litton, age 71, of Chester, VA, went to be with the Lord Monday, August 28, 2006. He was a retired Richmond Police Officer and member of Calvary Baptist Church in Colonial Heights. Mr. Litton was the son of the late Ernest and Ruth Bird Litton. He is survived by his wife, Betty Phillips Litton of Chester; one daughter, Kimberly Prevette of Chester; one son, Robert Michael Litton of Prince George, VA; one brother Richard A. Litton of Cumberland, VA; three grandsons, Allen, Andy, and Chris; and four great-grandchildren. A visition will be held at the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Chesterfield on Wednesday, August 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. where funeral services will follow on Thursday, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park of Chester. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions are made to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund at 17001 Jefferson Davis Highway Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorris.com

J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes, Chester VA, Aug 30 2006 [s/o Ernest Litton s/o Abraham Litton s/o William Litton s/o Abraham Litton s/o Korrin Michael Litton Sr]

Mary Patricia "Pat" Litton, 80, Springfield, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Thursday, August 31, 2006, in Cox South. She was born February 18, 1926, in Renovo, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Andrew Joseph and Marian Burt McCann. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in Renovo and was a graduate of Jersey Medical Center School of Nursing in Jersey City, New Jersey. She was united in marriage to Lyle D. Litton on November 1, 1947. After completing medical training, she moved to Springfield in 1954, where her husband established his medical practice and later founded Litton-Giddings Radiological Group. Pat was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hickory Nuts Investment Group, Hickory Hills Country Club, and was also in several bridge clubs and a long standing "Friday Night" dinner group. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Regis McCann. Pat is survived by her husband, Lyle D. Litton, M.D., Springfield; a daughter and her husband, Susan and Ted Von Willer, Springfield; two sisters-in-law, Sara McCann, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Meda Gae Breckenridge and her husband, Richard, Linsdale, Texas; two grandchildren and their spouses, Brett Litton and Holly Von Willer, Springfield, and Patricia Kathleen and Shawn Whitney, Springfield; three great-grandchildren, Emma Whitney, Rhian Von Willer and Dylan Wright, all of whom lovingly referred to her as "Bubba." Memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 2, 2006, in Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Father Fergus Monaghan celebrant, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Private family burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield MO, Sep 1 2006

[Mary McCann, Lyle Litton b. Aug 17 1921]

Russell Vance Litten, Sr. (68) with his wife and children by his side, passed away on (Monday, Sept. 4th, 2006) after a long and courageous struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. With his earthly journey complete, he has gone to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. And there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying. Neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." (Revelation 21:4)

What a comfort this is to all who loved Russ.

An Alamance County native, he was born on December 15th, 1937, the oldest of eleven children born to Fronnie Dixon Litten, who survives and the late Russell Francis Litten.

Russell loved working with his hands and he was a gifted and talented master carpenter. He learned much of his trade from working beside his father from the time he was a young boy and later passing this knowledge on to his brothers. He worked for many years as a construction superintendent, traveling with Daniel International, J.D. Skidmore in Greensboro, and Resolute Builders in Chapel Hill. It was with Resolute that he did some of his finest work, when he did the refurbishing of Old East, Old West Dormitories at UNC. Old East Cornerstone was laid on October 12th, 1793, making UNC the oldest public university in the United States. Russell was very proud of his work there. He was also a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving with the Atlantic Fleet.

He is survived by his wife Pat of the home and their combined children and spouses; Rusty and Julie Litten of Elon, Scott and Connie Litten of Snow Camp, Ashley Smith of Burlington, Lorin and Michael Gill of Charlotte, and Alex and Victoria Headen of Elon, and a foster daughter, Carol Fuqua of Burlington. Eight grandchildren; Logan Litten, Jessie Patterson, Lindsay and Courtney Smith, Jordan West, Alyssa Gill, Hannah and Sarah Headen, ALL who lovingly called him Paw-paw and another little bundle of joy to be born to Scott and Connie in October, and also three foster grandchildren. When the grandchildren were young, one of their favorite things to do was ride on Paw-paws back and to swing on the big tree swing that Russ put up for his and Pat’s children when they became a family in 1978.

After Russ retired and became ill, one of his favorite things to do was gather with his family and sing old songs from his childhood while Alex played guitar. He loved the old time gospel songs and one of his favorites was "On the Jericho Road". He also loved to sing along with his mother as his brother David would play the harmonica. Long into his illness, when memories were long forgotten; he still remembered the words to "You Are My Sunshine" and would sing it with Pat almost every day.

Along with Pat, their children and his mother, Russell is also survived by five brothers and five sisters, along with their spouses. Amy (Dan) Harman of Maryland, Pricilla (Charles) Pugh of Florida, Frances (Roman) Williams, Doris (Mark) of Graham, and Margaret (William) Atkins of Liberty, Fred (Kathy) Litten of Missouri, Andy (Beverly) Litten of Burlington, Michael (Dawn) Litten, Phillip and David Litten all of Charlotte. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his Aunt Clara and Uncle Shelton Coggins of Burlington, two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Darlene and Charles Harrison of Lake Tillery, NC and DeAnna Upchurch of Florida.

A celebration and remembrance of Russell’s life will be remembered at 11:00 AM Thursday at a graveside service at Alamance Memorial Park with the Rev. John Shields of Peoples Memorial Christian Church officiating. Visitation will be held at Lowe’s Funeral Home and Crematory on September 6, 2006 from 6-8 PM. The family will be at Russell and Pat’s home at 1730 Stratford Road, Burlington until that time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance/Caswell, Alzheimer’s Research, or to the Friendship Adult Day Care Center. Pat and children wish to express sincere thanks and appreciation to Hospice and the Friendship Center for their love and care and support during Russell’s illness. A special Thank You to Carol Flinchum, Bonnie Richardson, Lorie Welch, Bonita Ruiz, JoAnn Cobb, Dixie Stafford, Lindy Halverson, and Bonnie Murrell.

There are Angels among us here on earth.

Condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected].

Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory, Burlington NC [s/o Russell Francis Litten s/o Gilbert Russell Litten s/o Rebecca Litten d/o John Litten s/o Abraham Able Litton]

Virginia M. Smith (Grandma Ginny) of Grand Rapids, Ohio, passed peacefully early Tuesday morning, September 5, 2006, at St. Vincent's Mercy Medical Center. She was 84 years old. She was born the second child of Henry and Mabel Marguerite (Scott) Zeck on October 30, 1921, in Toledo, who both preceded her in death. Her brother, Walter Zeck (Ellen) and first husband, William (Bill) Adams, also preceded her in death. She married Oval C. Smith on September 13, 1975. She is survived by her husband, Oval Smith; brother, Richard Zeck (Barbara); daughters, Linda L. Ramm (Larry) and Cathie (Shepler) Adams; six granddaughters, Tracy (Ramm) Kennedy, Brandy (Butler) Rogers, Nicole (Butler) Zaborowski, Monica (Ramm) Anderson, Rickelle (Butler) Litten and Roxanne (Butler) Smith and 12 1/2 great-grandchildren, Tessa, Georgia, Ezekiel, Kyleigh, Becca, Amelia, Emma, Olivia, Zane, Leland, Clay, Kaysey, and one on the way. She is also survived by step-daughter, Melody Smith (and husband, Tony George); step-granddaughter, Amber Mori (Bruce) and step-great-grand children, Nicholas, Allison and Andrew. She and her husband, Bill Adams, owned Dutch Village carryout on Airport Highway in Holland from 1963 to 1974 (she was very proud of this accomplishment) and worked in The Andersons Ford Street warehouse for fifteen years before she retired (she loved working for Jim Anderson). She was affiliated with Grace Lutheran Church in Weston, Ohio and also attended services at St. Paul's Lutheran in Maumee and Calvary Assembly of God on Glendale in Toledo. She lived her life for her children and grandchildren and was a "constant" in all of our lives. She made us very proud of her as a woman, wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed immensely. We love her "way high up to the sky" and look forward to seeing her again someday. Friends will be received in the Neville Funeral Home Southwest Chapel, 7438 Airport Highway, Holland (419-865-8879) from 2-9 p.m. Thursday where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 8, 2006, with Pastor Roger Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Springfield Township Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a charity of the donor's choice.

Toledo Blade, Toledo OH, Sep 6 2006 [Rickelle K Butler b. 30 May 1973 m. James R Litten b. 24 Jun 1968]

Litton, Ruth, 97, of Boynton Beach, died Sunday. Weiss Memorial Chapel, Boynton Beach.

Palm Beach Post, West Palm Beach FL, Sep 18 2006

[Ruth Litton b. Jul 18 1909 d. Sep 17 2006]

Farmington -- Evelyn Isabel Campanelli, 74, of Farmington passed away on Monday, September 18, 2006 at her home, surrounded by some of her most loving family, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on January 13, 1932, in Phillipsburg, PA, the daughter of the late Whittier and Germaine (Derbique) Litten. She was also preceded in death by her son, Frank Campanelli.

Mrs. Campanelli was a devoted wife for 57 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family.

She is survived by her husband, Anthony Campanelli Jr., daughter, Sharon Garrigus and husband, Michael Garrigus of Ste. Genevieve, two sons, Charles Garrigus and wife Suzan of Farmington and Kenneth Campanelli and wife Sara of Bonne Terre, one sister, Harriet Lees of the State of Pennsylvania, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.

Friends may call at the Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2006. Visitation will resume at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday. A funeral service will be held at the Cozean Chapel on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. James Lacey officiating. Memorials may be directed to HospiceCare, Inc. Video Tribute, obituary and online condolences at http://www.cozeanfuneralhome.com

The Daily Journal, Park Hills MO, Sep 20 2006

Florence "Jinx" Litton, nee Christopher, 82, of Collinsville, Ill., born April 26, 1924, in Collinsville, Ill., died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006, at her residence.

Mrs. Litton was a meat packer for Krey Packing Co., Belleville, Ill. She did clerical work at the Army Depot, Granite City, Ill. Florence was the owner of Jinx's Main Street Tavern, Collinsville, Ill., and a past member of the Bartenders-Waitress Union, Collinsville, Ill. She was an avid Cardinal's fan and antiquer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Dale Litton, whom she married Dec. 13, 1966, in Edwardsville, Ill., and who died Nov. 7, 1994; her parents, Elmer and Mary, nee Adams, Christopher; two brothers, Elmer Christopher Jr. and Kelly Christopher; and a sister, Laura Pulley.

She is survived by three sons, Rodney N. Litton [b. 1957] of Collinsville, Ill., David F. (Judith) Dunaway of Aiken, S.C., and Kenneth L. (Liz) Dunaway of Collinsville, Ill.; two sisters, Estelle Graves of Collinsville, Ill., and Wilma Smith of Collinsville, Ill.; a special friend, Debbie Smith of Collinsville, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Visitation: Friends may call from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, at the graveside at St. John Cemetery, Collinsville, Ill.

Funeral: Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, at St. John Cemetery, Collinsville, Ill., with the Rev. Dale Clemens officiating.

Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill.

Belleville News-Democrat, Belleville IL, Sep 22 2006

[Florence Christopher, Norman Litton b. Sep 9 1925 d. Collinsville IL]

Jonathan Tyler Litton, 14, of 1174 King Sprinkle Road, Hiddenite died unexpectedly Thursday, September 21, 2006 in Iredell County. He was born January 27, 1992 in Knox County, Tennessee to Myron Keith Litton of Kentucky and Stephanie Stephens Sprinkle [b. 19 Jan 1974] of the home. He was a 9th Grade student at Alexander Central High School, was of the Pentecostal faith and loved to skate board and be with friends. Survivors in addition to his father and mother include his step-father Randy Wayne Sprinkle [b. 1964] of the home; girl friend Kristia Elliott of Hiddenite; Maternal grandfather Melvin Stephens and step-grandmother Donna Stephens of Hellenwood, Tennessee; Paternal grandmother Doris Litton of Kentucky; Maternal grandmother Janie Stephens of the home; Paternal grandmother Marie Sprinkle of Hiddenite; Maternal great-grandmother Jean Coffey of Tennessee.; a sister Desiree Sprinkle of the home; a brother Dakota Sprinkle of the home and a step-brother Colton Sprinkle of Hickory. The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, September 25, 2006 at Fairview Baptist Church by the Revs. Edith Dishman and Jean Parsons. Burial will be in the Sprinkle Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday at Adams Funeral Home. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Litton family at [email protected]. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Tyler Litton Memorial Fund., P. O. Box 937, Taylorsville, NC 28681. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was known by Tyler.

Adams Funeral Home, Taylorsville NC [Jonathan Litton, Myron Litton]

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DWI Charge Follows Teen Death

A 14-year-old struck and killed by a pickup Thursday enjoyed skateboarding so much his family plans to bury him with one, said his cousin Susan McLain.

Jonathan Tyler Litton of Hiddenite wanted to be a professional skateboarder. The teen, who went by Tyler, practiced skateboarding every day and built a small ramp by his home off King Sprinkle Road near the Alexander-Iredell county line.

Tyler and a friend had finished skateboarding about 7:20 p.m. Thursday and were returning home. Carrying their skateboards, the two were on Damascus Church Road, a two-lane road about a mile from Tyler's house, when he was struck. The other boy was not hit.

Rodney Wayne Tucker, 46, of Hiddenite was driving a Rid-A-Bug Exterminating company truck, the N.C. Highway Patrol said.

Tucker was arrested and charged Thursday with driving while impaired. He was released from the Iredell County Jail on $10,000 bond, said Trooper David Reid. Tucker is scheduled to appear in Iredell County court Oct. 25.

Reid said he plans to meet with the Iredell County district attorney to determine whether more charges will be filed.

The Observer could not reach Tucker by phone Friday evening for comment.

Tucker is employed at a Rid-A-Bug Exterminating in Hamptonville, confirmed a co-worker at the company Friday.

'A young life is snuffed out by a tragic accident,' McLain said. 'He was cheerful and very happy. He loved life and loved to make people happy.'

McLain said the family was preparing Tyler's funeral arrangements Friday afternoon. She said the family plans to lay a cross at the site where Tyler died.

The 5-foot-3 teenager with dark brown eyes and shoulder-length hair was a freshman at Alexander Central High School in Taylorsville.

His school held a moment of silence Friday morning, school officials said. Five grief counselors were on campus for students who made three banners and posters inscribed with messages for his parents.

Sprinkle said Tyler was excited about having his braces removed next month and had plans to take a driver's education course. He was also fixing up an older-model red Chevrolet Blazer his parents, Randy and Stephanie Stephens Sprinkle, had planned to give him.

Visitation is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Adams Funeral Home in Taylorsville. His funeral will take place at 3 p.m. Monday at Fairview Baptist Church in Hiddenite.

Charlotte Observer, Charlotte NC, Sep 22 2006

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2nd Charge in Skateboarder Death

A Hiddenite man was back in jail Tuesday, now charged with felony death by motor vehicle in the case of a 14-year-old Iredell County skateboarder who was fatally struck last week.

Rodney Wayne Tucker, 46, was driving a Rid-A-Bug Exterminating company truck about 7:20 p.m. Thursday when authorities said he struck the skateboarder on Damascus Church Road about five miles northwest of Statesville.

Jonathan Tyler Litton, who had been heading home after a skateboarding session, was killed.

The N.C. Highway Patrol initially charged Tucker with driving while impaired. A trooper secured a warrant Tuesday charging him with felony death by motor vehicle. Tucker was being held Tuesday night in the Iredell jail on $150,000 bond.

Charlotte Observer, Charlotte NC, Sep 27 2006

Kurtis James "Kurt" Litton, 41, Webb City, Mo., formerly of Nevada, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at his home in Webb City. He was born Oct. 23, 1964, in Gravitt, Ark., to James Edward Litten [b. 9 Dec 1936 d. 23 Dec 1993 Nevada MO] and Jacqueline Beshore Litten.

Kurt grew up in Nevada and was a graduate of Nevada Higb School. He lived and worked in the Joplin area for the past seven years.

Kurt is survived by his mother, Jackie Litton, of the home in Webb City.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 25, in Newton Burial Park, Nevada. Friends may call Saturday morning and until 1 p.m., on Monday, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com

Nevada Daily Mail, Nevada MO, Sep 22 2006

[Kurtis Litton, James Litten]

The Dowager Countess of Lytton, charity activist, was born on December 13, 1915. She died on September 24, 2006, aged 90.

Clarissa, Dowager Countess of Lytton, was an energetic member of the charity Life, founded in the early 1970s to provide an alternative to abortion for young pregnant girls in difficulties. She helped to set up the Life House in Crawley, West Sussex, where she had moved with her husband, the fourth Earl of Lytton, in 1978.

Clarissa Mary Palmer was born near Lewes. Her father was an army officer, and she was brought up partly in Egypt, where he was posted during her adolescent years. She converted to Roman Catholicism (from Protestantism) in 1946 in order to marry Anthony Lytton-Milbanke, an army officer whom she had met while serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service in Vienna in 1944. Her husband succeeded to his title in 1951.

The couple lived for many years near Porlock, in Somerset, where they carved a successful farm out of the rugged Exmoor landscape and brought up five children. They then moved to a former keeper’s cottage on the estate of Lord Lytton’s mother near Crawley.

The Times, London, England, Oct 26 2006

[wife of Noel Lytton s/o Neville Lytton s/o Lord Edward Robert Bulwer Lytton]

James Robert "Bob" Litton, 85, died of natural causes. He is survived by his family; son John Litton, daughter Jan Gottschalk, sister Virginia Volbrecht, grandchildren: Jeff, Greg, Samantha, and Heather; and great-grandchild Sophia.

He served in World War II as PFC with the 577th Motor Ambulance Company and was a member of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Tacoma Washington.

Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 30, 2006 at Mountain View Memorial Park, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Tacoma WA.

Subburban Times, Lakewood WA, Sep 26 2006

[b. abt 1921 d. abt Sep 25 2006]

Irmo -- Carol Sanders Litton, 66, passed away Monday, September 25, 2006, after a long battle with cancer. The family will receive visitors at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home on Old Bush River Road in Columbia, Wednesday, September 27, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 28, 2006, at Riverland Hills Baptist Church in Irmo, with Rev. Dr. Edward Carney and Rev. Dr. Tim Phillips officiating. Entombment will follow in Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Carol was born in Walton, WV, daughter of Lorraine Sanders Gillespie and the late Orville Glenn Sanders. She married Roger Litton, her high school sweetheart, in 1957, and served as a military wife for 22 years, living in various states until Roger retired from the Navy in 1978. Carol was employed with the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy from 1978 and stayed with the Academy and later the Department of Public Safety until she retired in 2001.

She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Roger Litton; her daughter, Shari (Mike) Wootton of Woodstock, GA; her son, Michael (Kathe) Litton of Columbia; four sisters, Karen (Ernie) Sanders, Barbara (Allen) Yessman, Sandra Barnhill and Linda (Rick) Browning; five grandchildren, Kris, Jenica, Nikki, Katie and Ashley Wootton and several nieces and nephews.

Carol accepted Christ as her Savior early in life and was an active member of the Friendship Adult Sunday School Class at Riverland Hills Baptist Church. The family respectfully requests, in lieu of flowers, donation be made in Carol’s name to the Riverland Hills Baptist Church Building Fund, 201 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo, SC 29063.

The State, Columbia SC, Sep 27 2006

[Roger Litton s/o Berman Litton s/o Abraham Litton s/o William Litton s/o Abraham Litton s/o Korrin Michael Litton Sr]

Rena Ariene Hassler Oden, 66 of 573 Hilltop Drive, Staunton, died Friday [Sep 29 2006] at Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Oden was born May 25, 1940, in Shenandoah County, daughter of the late Charles E. Hassler Sr. and Fannie Bynaker Hassler. She was a homemaker and member of Mt. Jackson Mennonite Church.

Surviving are her husband, Earl B. Oden; a son, Brian Edward Oden of Staunton; two brothers, Sonny Allen Hassler of Toms Brook and Richard Carter Hassler of New Market; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Hassler Litten of Elizabeth City, N.C.; and two grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad, Memorial Trust Fund, P.O. Box 2566, Staunton 24402; or Augusta County Fire Department, 1026 Richmond Road, Staunton 24401.

Arrangements are being handled by the Henry Funeral Home in Staunton.

Northern Virginia Daily, Strasburg VA, Oct 2 2006

[Mary Hassler wife of Richard Litten s/o Raymond Litten s/o Madison Litten s/o John Litten s/o John Litten s/o Abraham Able Litton]

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Staunton -- Rena Ariene Hassler Oden, 66, loving wife of Earl B. Oden, died Friday morning Sept. 29, 2006, in the Augusta Medical Center, Fishersville.

Mrs. Oden was born May 25, 1940, in Shenandoah County, daughter of the late Charles E. Sr. and Fannie Bynaker Hassler. She was a homemaker and a member of Mount Jackson Mennonite Church. She loved flowers and caring for others.

Surviving in addition to her husband of 35 years, family members include a son and daughter-in-law, Brian Edward and Robin Rae Roberts Oden of Staunton; two brothers, Sonny Allen Hassler of Toms Brook and Richard Carter Hassler of New Market; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Hassler Litten of Elizabeth City, N.C.; two grandchildren, Victoria Inez Oden and Destiny Beyonce Oden; and a very special friend, Doris Frye of Staunton.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Edward Hassler Jr.; and a sister, Juanita Hassler Smallwood.

A graveside service will be conducted at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad, Memorial Trust Fund, P. O. Box 2566, Staunton, VA 24402 or the Augusta County Fire Department, 1026 Richmond Road, Staunton, VA 24401.

Arrangements handled by Henry Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.henryfuneralhome.net.

Shenandoah Valley-Herald, Woodstock VA, Oct 5 2006

A Funeral service for Lenora Litton, age 69 of Newark, will be held Tuesday October 3, 2006 at 10:00 AM at Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Pastor Roger Decker officiating.

Mrs. Litton was born May 8, 1937 in Hanover to the late Virgil and Mary (Scanlan) Moran. She passed away Saturday September 30, 2006 at OSU Hospital in Columbus.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Litton, and brothers Cary, Edward, Ronald, Herman, and sister Anna.

She is survived by her children, Jerry (Susan) Wagner of York, SC., William Wagner of Utica, Cathy (Dave) Winters of Newark, Otis Wheeler of Newark, and Karen (Ron) Sillin of Newark; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Brothers and sisters Mildred Flowers, Newark, Gene Moran, Cleveland, Alice Van Winkle, Lanah Richards, Ralph Moran, and Twila Eagleston, all of Utica; Norma Mercer of Conesville, Doris Lashley of Frazeysburg, Donald Moran of Warsaw, and William Moran and Patty Little or Oklahoma. Numerous nieces, nephews, and many other family members and friends.

Friends may call Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, Ohio.

The Advocate, Newark OH, Oct 1 2006

[Albert Litton s/o Emory Litton s/o Isaac Litton s/o John Litton s/o David Litton s/o Korrin Michael Litton Sr]

Sanderson -- Ginette M. Litton, 82, of Sanderson, a county treasurer for the government, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2006, in Odessa.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Zimmer officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Fort Stockton Funeral Home.

She was born [Sep 1924] in St. Claude, France. She was Methodist.

Survivors -- Son, Steven Litton of Weston, Fla.; and two grandchildren.

Odessa American, Odessa TX, Oct 12 2006

[wife of Clarence Eugene Litton s/o Ezra B Litton s/o Nelson Litton s/o Cornelius "Neal" Litton s/o James Taylor Litton s/o John Richard Litton Jr and Rachael McCauley]

Shelia S. Litton [nee Sammons], 74 [b. Nov 18 1931], of Corbin, passed away Monday, Oct. 9, 2006 at Baptist Regional Medical Center [Corbin KY].

Her survivors include her husband Willard James Litton; a son, Ralph Wayne Litton of Corbin; and one sister, Jean Plemons of Atlanta, Georgia.

Graveside services will be held at McFarland Cemetery at 11 am Wednesday, October 11, 2006 with Rev. Darvin Wells officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006 at the Hart Funeral Home.

Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, Corbin KY

[Willard James Litton s/o Elmer Luther Litton s/o John Riley Litton s/o Jacob Litton s/o Sylvester Litton s/o James Taylor Litton s/o John Richard Litton Jr anf Rachael McCauley]

Grace V. Richardson, 91, died Thursday, October 12, 2006, at The Manor at Perrysburg. She was born on August 7, 1915, to Clarence and Anna (Litten) Kimble. She married James Richardson on December 24, 1937, in Holland, Ohio.

She and her husband were charter members of Holland United Methodist Church. She volunteered at the American Red Cross for many years and enjoyed china painting and gardening.

Ms. Richardson is survived by her sons, James (Patricia) of Des Moines, Iowa, Jerry of Bowling Green, Ohio, and Jay (Cecilia) Richardson, of Perrysburg; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James; brother, Robert Kimble, and sister, Virginia Null.

Funeral services were held October 16, in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg, with the Rev. Ben Shaeffer officiating. There was a private burial at Springfield Township Cemetery in Holland.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Wood County Commission on Aging, 305 North Main Street, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 or The Cherry Street Mission, 105 17th Street, Toledo, Ohio 43624.

Perrysburg Messenger Journal, Perrysburg OH, Oct 18 2006

[Clarence Kimble, Anna Litten]

Rustie Abbigayle Litton, age three months, passed away October 13, 2006, at Children’s Hospital in Knoxville. Born June 28, 2006, she was preceded in death by her uncle, Cpl. Rusty Lee Washam; great-grandparents, Earl and Flossie Washam, Helen Litton, and Ira Jeffers; great-uncles: Bobby Washam, Pfc. Denny Washam, and Scott Jeffers; and great-aunt, Lois Bullock. She is survived by her parents, Lilly Washam and Michael Litton of Huntsville; three sisters: Alyssa Terry and Gracie Litton of Huntsville, and Rayley of Oneida; brothers, Tristen and Wyatt Terry of Huntsville; grandparents, Sonny and Beverly Washam of the Fairview community, Gary and Linda Litton of Huntsville, Papaw Hildon Litton of Huntsville, and Mamaw Gladys Stephens of the Fairview Community; aunts: Michelle Washam, and Misty Day and husband, Festus, all of the Fairview community; uncles: Donny Washam and wife, Leslie, of Okla., Dustin Washam and wife, Sarah, of Ga., Adam and Caleb Litton, both of Huntsville, and Jeff Litton and wife, Terri, of Ky.; great-grandparents: Bertie and Charles Sexton of Huntsville; cousins: Kasie Burris, Chelsey Byrd, Kavan Wilsson, Cody and Cory Day, Josh, Amanda, Rayan and Andrew Washam, and Katy and Mary Litton; and many other relatives. West-Murley Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Independent Herald, Oneida TN, Oct 19 2006

[Michael Litton s/o Gary Litton s/o Arthur Hildon Litton]

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[same as above with this addition:]

Funeral service was conducted October 19, at Fairview Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Jeffers and Rev. Jeff Watson officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Memorial Gardens. West-Murley Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

Independent Herald, Oneida TN, Oct 26 2006

Ludlow -- Angel Anna Sue Griffin, 1 day old, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood.

Survivors include her mother, Tonya Litton; father, Nicholas Griffin; grandparents, Jim and Missy Piper, Andrew Griffin, Grady and Vickie Zimmerman, and Mark Litton and great-grandparents, Douglas Bergelt, Ronald Litton, Jess and Helen Lawson, Don and Judy Griffin, Charlie and JoAnn Green, Richard and Minnie Piper. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

[Tonya d/o Mark Litton s/o Ronald Litton s/o Elmer Litton s/o John Litton s/o Jacob Litton s/o Sylvester Litton s/o James Taylor Litton]

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Ludlow -- Noah Anthony Griffin, 1 day old, died Tuesday, at University Hospital, Cincinnati.

Survivors include his mother, Tonya Litton; father, Nicholas Griffin; grandparents, Jim and Missy Piper, Andrew Griffin, Grady and Vickie Zimmerman, and Mark Litton and great-grandparents, Douglas Bergelt, Ronald Litton, Jess and Helen Lawson, Don and Judy Griffin, Charlie and JoAnn Green, Richard and Minnie Piper. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

Kentucky Post, Covington KY, Oct 21 2006

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Angel Anna Sue Griffin, 1 day, the daughter of Tonya Litton of Ludlow and Nicholas Griffin of Florence, died Oct. 15 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, Florence, is handling arrangements.

This obituary is being published again to correct an error of The Kentucky Post.

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Noah Anthony Griffin, 1 day, the son of Tonya Litton of Ludlow and Nicholas Griffin of Florence, died Oct. 17 at University Hospital, Cincinnati.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, Florence, is handling arrangements.

This obituary is being published again to correct an error of The Kentucky Post.

Cincinnati Post, Cincinnati OH, Oct 27 2006

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Angel Anna Sue Griffin, one day old, of Ludlow died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006, and Noah Anthony Griffin, one day old, of Ludlow died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006.

Survivors include their father, Nicholas Griffin of Florence; their mother, Tonya Litton of Ludlow; grandparents Jim and Missy Piper of Florence, Andrew Griffin of Bellevue, Grady and Vickie Zimmerman of Ludlow and Mark Litton of Elmwood, Ohio; great-grandparents Douglas Bergelt of Covington, Ronald Litton of Lawrenceburg, Ind., Jess and Helen Griffin of Highland Heights, Charlie and JoAnn Green of Williamsburg, Ohio, and Richard and Minnie Piper of Delhi, Ohio.

Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Cincinnati Post, Cincinnati OH, Oct 26 2006

Hedgesville, W.Va. -- Paul Williard Yost, 64, of Hedgesville, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006, at City Hospital [Martinsburg WV].

Born May 23, 1942, in Morgan County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Marvin and Violet Starliper Yost Householder.

He was a graduate from baking college.

He retired from Schmidt Baking Co.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Peggy Unger Yost; two daughters, Christine Y. Stefanko and Sherry Yost, both of Hedgesville; one sister, Pauline Wentz of Baltimore; one brother, William Householder of Martinsburg, W.Va.; two grandchildren; a number of stepsisters; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one son, Paul Yost; one brother, Lloyd Householder; and one granddaughter.

Services will be Thursday at noon at Independent Church of God. Pastor Lennie Ambrose and his wife, Ada, and Pastor Donald Dick will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Spohrs Crossroad, Morgan County.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg.

The Herald-Mail, Hagerstown MD, Oct 24 2006

[s/o Violet Catherine Starliper d/o Marjorie Lee "Margie" Litten d/o George W (Litten) Litton s/o James Litton s/o Caleb P Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

Ruth E. Litton, age 84, of Egan Lane, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, October 30, 2006, at her residence. Born May 6, 1922, in Rowan County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Benton and Vinesa Alma Mabry Egan. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde M. Litton, on July 12, 1983, and her brother, Rudolph Egan on October 8, 1986.

She is survived by one brother, Charles Egan, Jr., of Hillsboro, Kentucky, and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Litton was an employee of the Citizens Bank for 42 years and served as Branch Manager before her retirement. She was also a former teacher in the Rowan County school system. A 50-year member of the Morehead Order of Eastern Star No. 227, she was a Past Matron. Ruth attended the Church of God.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, November 2, 2006, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Ben Furman and the Rev. Don Evans officiating; burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Michael Egan, Jeffrey Egan, Mike Spurlock, Danny Purdy, Steve Perkins, Don Litton and Bobby Rogers. Visitation is after 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2006, with Eastern Star Services to be conducted at 7:30 p.m. by the Morehead Order of Eastern Star No. 227 at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

Kentucky Mountain News, Jackson KY, date unknown

[Clyde McKinley Litton s/o Boyd Combs Litton s/o Thomas Jefferson Litton s/o Charles Litton s/o Thomas Jefferson Litton s/o James Edward Litton and Elizabeth Polly (Mock) Mauck]

Bluefield -- Harold Vaughn Lytton, 91, of the Maples Nursing Home in Bluefield, passed away in Jesus' arms on Nov. 2, 2006 at Bluefield Regional Hospital.

Harold lived at Village Green in Princeton before he was transferred to The Maples where he lived for nine years. Born in Rock in 1915, he was the son of the late Winton Burk Lytton and Mary Virginia Warren Lytton. Mr. Lytton later moved to Athens and then moved to Princeton in 1943. He became an employee of the Mercer County Board of Education in 1935 and continued there for over 44 years serving under three different superintendents, C.H. Archer, W.R. "Pete" Cooke and Clinton D. Lilly. Mr. Lytton began his career as a bus driver in 1935, became a mechanic soon thereafter, becoming Chief Mechanic later, followed by a promotion to Head of Transportation from 1971 to 1979 when he retired. He loved working for the board where he made many friends and also loved to hunt and fish. Harold was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Princeton Lions Club. Mr. Lytton, baptized at the Methodist Church in Athens, was very active in the First United Methodist Church in Princeton for over 55 years where he served as Head of Ushers for many years. He was also a member of the Board of Trustees, the Administrative Board, and the Men's Prayer Group of the church.

Surviving is his loving wife, Shirley O'Dell Lytton, Village Green in Princeton; first wife, Liola Winfrey Lytton of Princeton; one son, Marshall Vaughn Lytton and wife Peggy of Princeton; two daughters, Jeanette Lytton Brookshire and husband Jim of North Bloomfield, Ohio, and Darlene Lytton Tenny and husband Rev. John Tenny of Parkersburg; three stepchildren, Mike O'Dell of Fayetteville, N.C., Katy Conner and husband Rodney of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Patrick O'Dell and wife Sonja of Princeton; nine grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and one sister, Inez Lytton Ayers of Clinton, N.C.

Preceding him in death are six brothers, Otie Lytton, Doyle Lytton, Cloyd Lytton, Ewell Lytton, I.V. Lytton, and Paul Lytton; four sisters, Dolly Lytton, Opie Bailey, Mabel Auvil, and Byrd Neel; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church, 100 Center Street in Princeton, with the Rev. Randy Adkins officiating.

Friends may call at the church from 5 p.m. until the service hour on Sunday.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, 2006 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be members of the First United Methodist Church Men's Prayer Group. Those attending the graveside service are asked to meet at Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton by 10:30 a.m. on Monday.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Family Ministry Center, P.O. Box 304, Princeton, WV 24740.

Seaver Funeral Home of Princeton is in charge of arrangements.

Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield WV, Nov 3 2006

[Harold Lytton s/o Winton Lytton (was Winton Litton) s/o Henry Litton s/o James Harvey Litton Jr]

William Michael Lloyd, 95, of Quicksburg, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2006, at Avante at Harrisonburg.

Mr. Lloyd was born Jan. 15, 1911, in Shenandoah, Va., son of the late Michael Marion and Nellie May Price Lloyd.

He was a former employee of Jim Long’s Feed Mill in Quicksburg and was a member of Liberty Brethren Church in Quicksburg.

Mr. Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Elma Frances Elizabeth Litten Lloyd Aug. 16, 1991, whom he married March 31, 1934.

He is survived by two daughters, Margaret Stultz of Woodstock, and Hilda Whitmer of Spout Spring, Va.; two sisters, Lillian Litten of Quicksburg, and Ruth Ellis of Annapolis, Md.; three brothers, Russell Lloyd and Herman Lloyd, both of Quicksburg, and Everett Lloyd of Broadway; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Jean Weaver, and son-in-law, Wilbur M. Weaver.

The funeral will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Dellinger Funeral Home in Mount Jackson with the Rev. Howard Lutz officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Jackson Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ken Burch, Gary Lloyd, Roger Lloyd, Kenny Lloyd, Verlin Proctor III and Scott Proctor.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Jackson Volunteer Rescue, P.O. Box 251, Mount Jackson, VA 22842, or Liberty Brethren Church, P.O. Box 483, Mount Jackson, VA 22842.

Daily News-Record, Harrisonburg VA, Nov 4 2006 [Elma Litten d/o Benjamin Litten s/o Benjamin Litten s/o Abraham Able Litton]

Las Vegas, Nev. -- Clay Jordan Kern, 40 [b. Jul 30 1965], a former Lawrence County native, died of natural causes on November 5 in Las Vegas, Nev.

He was the son of James "Jimbo" and Rosemary (Lytton) Kern.

Clay left Bedford at an early age and graduated from Paso Robles High School in California. He returned to Bedford in 1983 and worked at the IGA grocery for approximately four years. He then returned to Paso Robles, Calif., and began a seven-year apprenticeship with Para Tool and Die of Paso Robles, Calif.

While completing this training and becoming a journeyman tool and die maker, he also became a recognized expert in computer programming and began working for Nextel Communications of Las Vegas, Nev. At Nextel, he became interested in fiber optic engineering and, after more schooling at Nextel, he became a fiber optic field engineer for Cox Communications of Las Vegas, Nev., where he helped in the design and installation of fiber optics in all of the major hotels along the famous Las Vegas Strip.

Clay leaves behind his father, James G. "Jimbo" Kern of Bedford; his friend and companion, Bridget Alati of Las Vegas, Nev.; a brother, Luther Charles "L.C." Kern and his wife Lynn Kern of Bellevue, Wash., with nephew, Alexander Kern; niece, Kristen Short, niece Megann (Kern) Beck and her husband Jeremy Beck. He is also survived by a sister, Kitty (Kern) Warren and her husband Jay Warren of Georgetown, Texas, with nephew Clint Egger, niece Katey (Egger) Garner and her husband Jeff Garner, great niece, Hailey Garner, and nephew James Spencer Egger, all of Las Vegas, Nev.; an uncle, Joseph Butler of Paso Robles, Calif.; and several cousins in California and Indiana.

Clay was preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary (Lytton) Kern; his paternal grandparents, Roy Jordan Kern and Bess (Myers) Kern, formerly of Fayetteville; and his maternal grandparents, John Robert Lytton and Ethel [Mae] (Dotts) Lytton, formerly of Bedford.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Times-Mail, Bedford IN, Nov 9 2006

[see also obits for father James Glen Kern d. Dec 20 2006, and mother Rosemary Lytton d. Sep 13 2002]

Litton, Carl W., 83, retired Santa Fe Railroad carman, went home to be with the Lord November 6, 2006. Viewing 1-8PM, Wednesday. Funeral Services 2PM Thursday both at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Chapel. Carl is survived by his wife Eloise; daughter: Nancy Dannels and her husband David of Wichita; brother: Keith Litton and his wife Bobbie of Amarillo, TX; grandchildren: Paul and Laura Dannels of Wichita, and a host of relatives and friends. Christian burial to follow at Wichita Park Cemetery.

Wichita Eagle, Wichita KS, Nov 8 2006

[Carl Litton b. Mar 25 1923, Keith G Litton b. 1922]

Kenny Fransen, lifetime resident of Spokane, WA, passed away on November 8, 2006, at Sacred Heart Hospital surrounded by his loving family including his wife of 30 years, Lea; son Tyler; daughter Jessica and husband Josh Hall, all of Spokane. He is also survived by his uncle Vernon Johnson (Thelma); cousins he considered as siblings: Debbie Snyder (Dan), Brent Johnson (Janice), and Brenda Bernard (Kelly), all of Kalispell, Montana. Additional survivors include many cousins from the Johnson side of the family. Although Kenny was an only child, his wife's family considered him one of their own, including Judy Coykendall, Honolulu, Hawaii; Vicki Kellogg (Norm), Long Beach, California; John Litten (Linda), Sitka, Alaska; and Jim Litten, New York City, NY, and many much-loved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Thelma Fransen, parents-in-law, Leroy and Jewel Litten and best friends, Keith Olson, Bill George, and Rick Olsness. Kenny was born April 24, 1946, in Spokane. He attended Hutton Elementary and Lewis and Clark High School, graduating in 1964. In his years at Eastern Washington State College, he proudly played on the Savage/Eagle football team. He began his polo career with the Spokane Polo Club in 1966 and continued to play for 36 years on polo fields around the world, most of those years playing professionally. During this time, Kenny owned and operated 13 different restaurant establishments in the Spokane area, most notably Lincoln Heights Pizza Parlor. He married Lea Litten in 1976 at the home Kenny built for them in West Spokane, next to the Spokane Polo Club. Their first-born child was son Tyler, followed in 1979 by daughter Jessica. Kenny was active in soccer, tennis, and The Oldtimers' Hockey Association. Later in his life, he mastered the game of golf. Last summer he reached another goal and hit a hole in one. He was a true athlete! Ken exemplified a life that believed in generosity, loyalty, and perseverance. He was proud of all he learned from his Swedish immigrant father, especially his work ethic. Kenny was also a very kind and gentle man, a giver like his mother. He was a friend to all, touching the lives of people in all walks of his life. The family wishes to thank Nels Venerus and Gail Holden. They empowered the strength within him to fight through his treatments and were instrumental in bringing the community of Ken's friends together to show their love and support. For this we are grateful. Special thanks to Dr. John Floyd, Dr. Christopher Lee, and Dr. Bruce Cutter and the staff at both Sacred Heart and Cancer Care Northwest. Kenny's spirit will live on in his children he loved so much; his laughter, his love and his optimism will remain at the center of their lives. He will be missed, as he was the most loving father and friend one could know. As a family, we are thankful for the gift of this wonderful man; he has left a true legacy. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 3:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar. In lieu of flowers, Kenny requested that donations be made to The American Cancer Society, 1403 W. 3rd, Spokane, WA 99204.

Spokesman-Review, Spokane WA, Nov 19 2006

Early on a rainy Sunday, November 12, 2006, Ruth Carmelia (Underwood) Martin passed away . Ruth was born on November 4, 1930 in Vancouver, BC, the youngest of five children. She is predeceased by her husband Arthur James in 2001; parents Robert and Emily (Letton); brother George and sister Gladys.

She will always be remembered by her children David (Linda Wladarski) of Harrietsville, ON, Sandy Salmons (Ray Patten) of Nanoose Bay, Carol (Chris) Jenkins of Victoria and Doug (Cindy) of Port Moody; her grandchildren James Salmons of Nanaimo, Ruth Salmons of Vancouver, Heather Jenkins of Victoria, and Alison and Evan Martin of Port Moody; her sisters Marjorie Wilson of Victoria and Phyllis (Allen) Smallenberg of Okanagan Falls; and many nieces and nephews. Ruth accompanied Jim in his career path first to Calgary for 5 years and then to Sarnia, ON for 20 years. After retirement they returned to BC to be near their families, settling in Parksville for the final 20 years of their lives.

We are so grateful for the gentle care Mom received from the staff at Oak Bay Lodge where she has resided since September 2001.

A Tea of Remembrance will be held atVictoria Golf Club, 1110 Beach Drive on Friday, December 1 2006, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.Please let Carol know if you will be attending.

If you so wish, donations will be gratefully accepted on Ruth’s behalf at The Alzheimer Society of BC, 300-828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E2 or online at www.alzheimerbc.org, or The Oak Bay Lodge Foundation at 2251 Cadboro Bay Road,Victoria, BC, V8R 5H3.

Parksville Qualicum News, Parksville, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Nov 12 2006

Betty Jean Litton, 74 [b. Sep 14 1932], of Clendenin, beloved wife, mother and Maw Maw, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 13, 2006.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Stella Miller, five brothers and two sisters.

Betty is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, H. Ray Litton; and their four children, son, Harold E. Litton and his wife, Sue, of Hurricane, daughter, Alice F. Robinson and her husband, James, of Clendenin, daughter, Deborah L. Madden and her husband, Steven, of Alum Creek, and son, Timmy R. Litton of Clendenin. She was also blessed with nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, with two more arriving soon.

Her life was completely devoted to loving and taking care of her husband and family. In return, she was greatly loved and will be missed deeply.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home with Pastor Tony Truman officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

Friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

An online guest registry is available at www.bartlettburdettecoxfuneralhome.com.

Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charleston Daily Mail, Charleston WV, Nov 15 2006

Contributor: Lynn Harkins

[Herschel Ray Litton Jr s/o Herschel Ray Litton s/o Charles Elliot Litton s/o Alfred Litton s/o David (Kuper David) Litton s/o Korrin Michael Litton Sr and Agnes Marie Dempsey]

Dorothy Lytton Wiggers, 83, formerly of Hyde Road, Spartansburg, Pa., died on Monday, November 13, 2006 in the Corry Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 3, 1923, a daughter of the late Amos H. Lytton Sr. and Lily L. Johnson Lytton Jordan. Mrs. Wiggers attended Mason School as a child and graduated from Central High School in Akron in 1941. Following graduation, she worked at Prothetic Service (Dental Lab) in Akron. In 1943, she moved to Corry and lived on East Frederick Street with her mother and step-father, Wilbur R. Jordan until their deaths in 1962. She had been employed at Raymond's Mfg. (Associated Spring) in the Hair Spring Department. At Advanced Dry-cleaners, Corry Jamestown Co in the Storm Window Department and in the office of Montgomery Wards in Corry. In 1951, she began working for the Pennsylvania Electric Company and took an early retirement in 1982 following thirty-one years of service with the company. Mrs. Wiggers moved to West Spring Creek in 1964. She had been a member of the First United Methodist Church in Corry until 1975 when she became a member of the West Spring Creek Congregational Church. She was a member and past Secretary and past President of the Corry Management Club. She also held memberships in the former Cheer Organization, Corry Memorial Hospital Incorporators, the NW PA Region and Kinzua Region Studebaker Drivers Clubs of America and a member of and past secretary of the Corry City Chapter #17 Order of the Eastern Star. She has been a member of the Corry Moose Lodge since 1959 and was the first female member of the Corry Rotary Club and was secretary for two years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond G. "Curly" Wiggers on October 13, 1999. They were married in West Spring Creek, PA on October 25, 1975. She was also preceded in death by her step mother, Blanche Lytton, her step father, Wilbur Jordan; a step-son, Roger L. Wiggers, two sisters in law, Viola Wiggers and Betty Wiggers, a brother, Amos H. Lytton, Jr and two brothers in law, Albert Wiggers and Donald Wiggers. Mrs. Wiggers is survived by a step daughter in law, Virginia Wiggers of Elgin, Pa.; by a step son, R. Raymond Wiggers and his wife, Frances, of Corry, Pa.; by a sister in law, Evelyn M. "Sni" Hartley of Corry, Pa.; by a brother in law, Lowell V. "Pat" Wiggers and his wife, Viola, of Union City, Pa. Also surviving are several step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friend may call at the Bracken Funeral Home, 315 N. Center St., Corry, Pa.., on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of a funeral service there at 11 a.m. with Rev. Thomas Johnson, pastor of the West Spring Creek Congregational Church, officiating. Burial will be made in West Spring Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Corry Unit, P. O. Box 103, Corry, PA. 16407. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.

Erie Times-News, Erie PA, Nov 15 2006

[Dorothy Jean Lytton d/o Amos Holly Lytton s/o George Washington (Lytton) Litton s/o Alfred Litton s/o David (Kuper David) Litton s/o Korrin Michael Litton Sr and Agnes Marie Dempsey]

Services were held in the Auman Funeral Homes, Reading for Wallace A. Lee Jr. of Jefferson Township. He died of natural causes Nov. 15 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township. Burial was private.

He was the fiance of Linda L. Crawford, with whom he resided. His first wife, Anne M. Litton died 1989.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Wallace A. Lee Sr. and Grace E (Millisock) Lee. He was employed for 15 years as a packer by Legg's Candy Factory, Reading. He later worked for City Hall in the maintenance department for many years. He was last employed by Luden's/Hershey Foods, Reading, in the packing department, last working Friday.

In addition to his fiance, he is survived by three daughters: Mary M. (Litton) Christmas, and Sue A. (Litton) Stout, both of Reading; and Milissa A. Santoyo, Bernville; and two sons, Wallace A Litton, Myerstown, and Robert W. Litton [b. 1973], Reading.

There are also 10 grandchildren.

Other survivors include a brother, Harold Lee, Reading; and three sisters: Theresa Maderia, Tampa, Fla; and Pauline Stewart, and Roberta Schlegal, both of Titusville, Fla.

Hamburg Area Item, Boyertown PA, Nov 29 2006

[Wallace A Lee Jr b. 19 Oct 1946 d. 15 Nov 2006]

Pulaski -- Frances Guynn Lytton, 85, of 1037 Garner Avenue, Pulaski died Thursday night, Nov. 16, 2006 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born in Pulaski on Aug. 11, 1921 and was the daughter of the late Erskin Guynn and Annie Oliver Guynn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, [Joseph] Marshall Lytton and by a brother, Harry Guynn. She was a retired employee of Jefferson Mills, Pulaski with 45 years of service. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Pulaski. Surviving are: her daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Clyde Moles, Pulaski; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dewey and Debbie Lytton, Pulaski, [Charles] Wayne and Sue Lytton, Alexandria; sister, Artie Pierce, Elizabethton, Tenn.; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Monday at 11 a.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jeff Kackley officiating. Burial will follow in Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski County. Visiting will be Sunday evening from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.

Southwest Times, Pulaski VA, Nov 19 2006

[Joseph Marshall Lytton b. abt 1915 in the Pulaski, Pulaski Co VA census, son of Joseph Henry Lytton b. Sep 6 1884 and wife Rosie D. Joseph can be traced back in census to s/o John H Lytton b. Mar 1851 VA and wife Sallie b. May 1852 VA]

Ruby Litton, age 71, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on Sunday, November 19, 2006. She is now gloriously happy in the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ and reunited with family and friends that have gone on before her.

Ruby leaves behind a loving husband of 51 years, Walter, who faithfully exemplified the servitude of Christ in attending to Ruby's every need for the past several years during her extended illness. She is also survived by her son Michael and his wife Sandy and a granddaughter Tiffany.

Ruby loved the Lord and had an especial fondness for angels, whose figurines she collected for many years. No doubt she is already worshipping our Sovereign King alongside her angels.

Family and friends may visit from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2006 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home on N. Lamar.

Christian funeral services will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. Internment to follow at Austin Memorial Park.

"Do not let your hearts be troubled, Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house there are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going". John 14:1-4

Obituary and guestbook online at wcfish.com

Austin American-Statesman, Austin TX, Nov 20 2006

[Ruby Jakobeit b. 20 Jul 1935 Bastrop Co TX d/o Willie Jakobeit & Mary Biebas. Walter Irving Litton b. 13 Nov 1933 Bastrop Co TX s/o Hillie Hector Litton & Rose V Hofton(Hoftoe). Michael Del Litton b. 30 Nov 1957 Travis Co TX married Sandy Rene Morrow b. 14 Jul 1964 Dallas Co TX d/o Lowery Arnold Morrow & Helga Lina Kramer, Tiffany Rene Litton b. 23 Oct 1996 Travis Co TX. Hillie Litton b. 09 May 1893 Cedar Creek TX d. 27 Mar 1968 Bastrop Co TX & Rose also had Bettie Rose Litton b. 28 Jun 1927 Bastrop Co TX. Bettie m. Carroll Webb Lee and had son Stephen Carroll Lee b. 21 Oct 1955 Travis Co TX. Stephen Lee m. 12 Aug 1977 Hays Co TX Kathy LaVonne Witte (b. 12 Feb 1957 Hays Co TX d/o Chester Leon Witte & Virginia LaVonne Cox) and had Eric Matthew Lee b. 26 Mar 1980 Hays Co TX, and Adam Steven Lee b. 21 Dec 1982 Hays Co TX. Hillie [s/o William Litton b. Sep 1866 TX & Anna b. 1894 TX] signed up for WWI Draft Jun 5 1917 at Moffat Co CO. William Litton maybe s/o Francis M Litton b. Sep 1839 Bastrop Co TX and m. 08 Jan 1861 Bastrop Co TX Sarah J Glass; Francis Litton s/o Addison Litton & Mary Owen.]

Anderson - Julia Cathleen "Kay" (Taylor) Litton, 81, Anderson, died November 20, 2006 at her residence.

She was born March 14, 1925 in Martin County, Indiana, and resided in Anderson, Indiana. She lived in this area since 1951.

Kay was a seamstress and a homemaker.

She attended school at Trinity Springs, Indiana.

Kay was the oldest of ten children and was of the christian faith.

She is survived by her siblings: Fredrick Taylor, Henry "Hank" Taylor Jr and James Taylor, all of Shoals. G. Max Taylor of Santa Maria, California. Sylvia & husband Carl Rush and Lois & husband Robert Conklin, all of Logootee. Roger & wife Connie Taylor of Elnora. She also leaves a great number of nieces, great nieces, nephews, great nephews and cousins. Her husband's brothers: Don & wife Golda Litton of Auburn, Billy Litton of Ft. Wayne and Shirl Litton of Ft. Wayne. Special friends: Horace and Jean Matthews, Connie & John Jones and John Paul Jones Jr.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Litton. Siblings: William "Bill" Taylor and Jean Silver. Parents: Henry M. & Della A. (Chastain) Taylor.

Services will be Friday, November 24, 2006 at 2:30 PM, at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel; 200 W. 53rd Street; Anderson, with Rev. Bill Hollars and Rev. Eric Fox officiating.

Entombment will be in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson.

Visitation will be from 12:30-2:30 PM on Friday, November 24, 2006 at the funeral home, south chapel.

www.LooseFuneralHomes.com

Herald Bulletin, Anderson IN, Nov 22 2006

[Robert E Litton b. 19 Jul 1930 d. 07 Feb 2004 Anderson IN]

Julia Cathleen "Kay" (Taylor) Litton, 81, Anderson, died Nov. 20, 2006, at her residence.

She was born March 14, 1925, in Martin County, and lived in the Anderson area since 1951. Kay was a seamstress and a homemaker.

She attended school at Trinity Springs, Ind.

Kay was the oldest of 10 children and was of the Christian faith.

She is survived by her siblings, Fredrick Taylor, Henry "Hank" Taylor Jr. and James Taylor, all of Shoals, G. Max Taylor of Santa Maria, Calif., Sylvia and husband Carl Rush and Lois and husband Robert Conklin, all of Loogootee, Roger and wife Connie Taylor of Elnora. She also leaves a great number of nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews and cousins. Her husband’s brothers, Don and wife Golda Litton of Auburn, Billy Litton of Fort Wayne and Shirl Litton of Fort Wayne; special friends, Horace and Jean Matthews, Connie and John Jones and John Paul Jones Jr.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Litton [b. 19 Jul 1930 d. 07 Feb 2004 Anderson IN]; siblings, William "Bill" Taylor and Jean Silver; and her parents, Henry M. and Della A. (Chastain) Taylor.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, 200 W. 53rd St., Anderson, with the Revs. Bill Hollars and Eric Fox officiating. Entombment will be in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson.

Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the South Chapel.

Post online condolences at www.loosefuneralhomes.com or www.theheraldbulletin.com.

The Herald Bulletin, Anderson IN, Nov 22 2006

WAYNESBORO -- Jacquelin "Jackie" (Lytton) Nicholas, of 703 Governor's Way, died Tuesday (Nov. 21, 2006.) She was born Sept. 12, 1928, at Charleston, W.Va., to Olaf Clair and Gertrude (Tolley) Lytton. Prior to retirement, she had been employed by the Virginia Employment Commission.

Mrs. Nicholas was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Kermit Lytton. Survivors include her husband, William Nicholas; three children, David W. Nicholas of Charlottesville, Cherie L. Spivey of Martinsville and James E. Nicholas of Roanoke; a brother, Edwin Lytton of Inverness, Fla.; and a sister, Bernadine Steinmetz of Jasper, Texas.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Augusta Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 Friday at the church. Henry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

News Leader, Staunton VA, Nov 23 2006 [d/o Olaf Litton s/o Henry Litton s/o Abraham Moses Litton s/o David (Kuper David) Litton s/o Korrin Michael Litton Sr]

Litton, Harry D. Saturday, November 25, 2006. Dearest brother of Charles (Ruth) Litton, and the late Gladys Fischer, Roy Litton and Myrtle Jones; dear uncle and cousin. Services: Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 10 a.m. at the Stygar Mid Rivers Funeral Home, 5987 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. Interment Mt. Zion Cemetery. Memorials to Omni Hospice preferred VISITATION Monday 3-8 p.m.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis MO, Nov 27 2006

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Harry D. Litton, 90, of St. Charles died Nov. 25, 2006, at home. He was born Oct. 13, 1916, to Haney and Anna (Crouch) Litton in Eolia.

Mr. Litton was a truck driver who worked for Litton Hauling for 50 years before retirement.

He is survived by one brother, Charles of St. Charles.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services were Nov. 28 at the Stygar Mid Rivers Funeral Home chapel in Cottleville with burial in Mount Zion Cemetery in O'Fallon.

Memorials may be to Omni Hospice c/o Stygar Mid Rivers Funeral Home, 5987 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Charles, MO 63304.

St. Charles Journal, St. Charles MO, Dec 2 2006

[Haney D Litton b. Aug 8 1876, d. Feb 1972 Saint Louis MO. WWI Draft Card: signed up at Bowling Green MO, living at Eolia MO, self-employed salesman and farmer, nearest relative Annie A Litton of Eolia. In 1910 Hurricane, Lincoln Co MO Census. In 1920 Prairieville, Pike CO MO with Father-in-law Chris S Crouch b. abt 1856 MO widow, and son Haney D Litton b. abt 1916 age 3y3m]

Carl S. Berggren died of a stroke Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, in Boise, Idaho. He had recently celebrated his 90th birthday.

He was born Nov. 23, 1916, in a sod house in Chase County, Neb., to Walter and Nettie (Litton) Berggren.

He attended area schools — including a one-room country schoolhouse taught by his aunt Hettie Litton — and Imperial High School.

He participated in several local sports and began his lifelong hobby of communication by ham radio.

He married Alta Marie Thomas on Nov. 2, 1939. They were happily married for 63 years.

Carl was a highly decorated World War II veteran who had volunteered for military service.

He was an Army staff sergeant with the Fourth Signal Corps and served as a high speed radio operator. He was assigned to Navy invasion command ships, including the USS Estes, during most of his duty.

He saw action in Africa, the western Pacific, including Okinawa, the Philippines and Iwo Jima, and Europe, including Sicily and Salerno. He also was assigned to the Pentagon for part of the war.

After the war, he returned to farming in Chase County for two years. He then took a communications position in Denver with the Civil Aeronautics Administration (FAA). He also served in this capacity in Great Falls, Mont., and Albuquerque, N.M.

In 1959, he accepted a job at White Sands Missile Range and was proud to be a part of the space program, often being the voice of Range Control or heading the scheduling department.

In 1984, he retired and moved to Longmont, where he was active in the Good Sams RV Club, serving as president and wagon master. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and sports. He was an avid fan at Niwot High School athletic events, in which his granddaughters participated. He loved to go fishing and hunting with his son, grandsons and great-grandsons.

He was a friendly, outgoing person who loved being with other people. No one remained a stranger very long when Carl was around.

His family was very important to him, and he was quite proud of them all.

Mr. Berggren was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Alta; a son, Carl Thomas Berggren; a brother, Don Berggren (Donna); a sister, Wilda Berggren Hayes; and an infant sister, Ruth.

He is survived by a son, Leon Berggren and his wife Margaret of Sweet, Idaho; a daughter, Anita Little and her husband Jack of Denver; four grandchildren, Carl Scott Berggren and his wife Stacy of Price, Utah, Eric Berggren and his wife Ralynn of Eagle, Idaho, Arlene Over and her husband John of Aurora and Janice Gordon and her husband Michael of Englewood; and seven great-grandchildren, Carl Russell, Brian, Tiffanie, Cassie, Taylor, William, Jared and another due in December.

Other surviving relatives include two sisters-in-law, Marge Good and her husband Loren of Sterling and Agatha Brandt of Iowa Park, Texas.

Cremation has been held. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Wauneta, Neb., with inurnment at Riverside Cemetery.

Daily Times-Call, Longmont CO, Dec 2 2006

[Carl Sherrill Berggren, s/o Carl Waldermar Berggren b. Aug 16 1879 Kristiana, Norway, d. Apr 12 1958 Imperial (?), and m. Sep 9 1914 Annita Litten d. Mar 10 1926 Wauneta NE]

Alfred Burger, 90 [b. Aug 12 1916], a retired nuclear engineer who during World War II survived a harrowing oceanic voyage and two years in an internment camp in Australia, died of lung cancer Nov. 26 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring.

In his professional life, Mr. Burger was a senior projects manager with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, specializing in nuclear reactor safeguards. He had worked there for 13 years until 1981; part of that time included supervision responsibilities of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant.

Although his later years were marked with stability -- a good profession, family and friends -- his early life was filled with uncertainty and tumultuous events that left him wondering whether he would die young. Born in Vienna, Austria, Mr. Burger was a cadet officer in the Austrian army when Germany invaded his home country in 1938. He credited his military uniform for saving family members from an apparently imminent arrest by German authorities, his daughter Julie Litten said. Her father, in his Austrian army uniform, had scared away German soldiers who appeared at a relative's apartment, Litten said.

It was not long before he found himself summarily discharged from the military because of his Jewish heritage, he believed. With the rise of the Nazis, he fled Austria but only made it as far as Cologne, Germany, before he was captured by Gestapo agents. Released a short time later, he made his way to England, where his troubles compounded.

Caught up in a sweep of suspected Nazi spies in the early days of World War II, he was among more than 2,000 Jewish refugees placed aboard the ship Dunera, destined for an internment camp in the Australian outback. He survived the harsh conditions of the voyage and two years in the camp before authorities, realizing that they had made a mistake, released the prisoners. A movie, "The Dunera Boys," (1985) chronicled the plight of the refugees.

Mr. Burger returned to England, where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. He then immigrated to the United States in 1953 and settled soon after in the Washington area. He lived in Silver Spring for 40 years.

He was a member of Temple Emanuel in Kensington and what was then the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Eva Burger of Silver Spring; two daughters, Julie Litten of Rockville and Lori Kitchelt of Olney; and four grandchildren.

The Washington Post, Washington DC, Jan 1 2007 [Departed Southampton, England Aug 19 1953 aboard the S.S. Maasdam, tourist class, arrived at port of New York Aug 27 1953 with wife Eva, and daughter Julie with her tricycle]

Lt. Col Leondis J. Redwine, U.S. Air Force Retired, passed away November 29, 2006, at the age of 90 in Austin, TX. He was born October 31, 1916, in Lake City, Kansas, to Albert John Redwine & Ruth Fern Fulton Redwine. He was known as Leon to his family and friends. Col. Redwine was a graduate of Kansas State University, where he received a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Leon joined the Army Air Corp., which later became the U.S. Air Force in 1940. He served his country through WWII and the Korean War and retired in 1961. In 1962, he joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a Special Agent where he investigated waste, fraud, and abuse in governmental programs. He retired in 1982. Since 1982 and until his death Leon worked diligently and quietly beside his wife LaVerne on issues involving the welfare of children in Texas and the nation. Leon was a devoted brother, husband, father, and friend to all he knew. Leon was preceded in death by LaVerne, his spouse of 63 years. Leon is survived by his sister Irene Shaw of Pratt, Kansas; his brother M.C. of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; his sister Erma Potter of Galena, Kansas; his son L.J. Redwine II of Denver, Colorado; daughter Dixie Gay Redwine of New Braunfels, Texas; daughter Loretta Redwine Robertson of Austin, Texas; granddaughter Mary Teresa Redwine of Denver, Colorado; grandson Patrick Sean Redwine of San Marcos, Texas; granddaughter Rebecca J R Robertson of Austin, Texas; and great-grandson Zephren Zachary Redwine of San Marcos, Texas. A graveside service will be held at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2006. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Oblate Missions, 323 Oblate Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78265 in Leon's name.

Source unknown

[Albert John Redwine s/o William B Redwine and Adeline (Adaline) "Addie" Litton d/o Charles Litton s/o Thomas Jefferson Litton s/o James Edward Litton and Elizabeth Polly (Mock) Mauck]

Gloria Mae (Smith) Litten, age 74 of Navarre, formerly of Massillon, died Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Affinity Medical Center- Doctor's Campus. She was born on July 13, 1932 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Elmer L. and Mary (Lentz) Smith-Brownlee. She was a lifelong area resident. Gloria was a homemaker, a member of the F.O.E. #190 Auxiliary and the V.F.W. Post 5047 Auxiliary. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Litten in 1987. She is survived by her daughter, Sally A. Sliter of Lexington, KY; her son, John L. (Carol) Litten of Lacey, WA; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild and her brother, Charles W. (Norma) Smith of Massillon. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 1:00 P.M. at the Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 12-1:00 P.M.

(Arnold-Lynch, A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-4839) www.arnoldlynch.com

The Independent, Massillon OH, Dec 4 2006

[Carl L Litten b. 24 Aug 1931 d. 23 Aug 1987 Massillon OH]

Ira Norval Brown, longtime resident of Ponca City, died Thursday afternoon, Dec. 7, 2006, at the Ponca City Medical Center. He was 86 years of age.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, in the Worship Center of the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Michael Seabaugh, presiding. Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Ira Norval Brown was born May 26, 1920, at New Palestine, Ill., the son of Frank and Jennie Elwain Brown. Ira received his education in that area and graduated from Madison High School, Madison, Ill., in 1938. He was also a 1939 graduate of Brown's Business College, St. Louis, Mo. Ira worked for Laclede Steel Company and First National Bank, Madison, Ill., from 1939 until 1942. Ira entered the United States Army Air Corps in February 1942, and was discharged in February 1946 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He had held many clerical positions and served in the China, Burma and India theatres for approximately 2 years.

On May 29, 1948, he married Elizabeth Lutz of Wichita Falls, Texas. To this union, two children were born, Charles E. Brown and Carol A. Brown Litton. Elizabeth died on April 29, 1982, after a bout with cancer. Ira married Mary A. Ferguson on April 7, 1984. Ira was employed by several firms until 1955 at which time he was employed by Conoco for 27 years. Ira worked in the Treasury Department of Conoco Oil Company in several clerical and supervisory capacities until his retirement on May 31, 1982.

Ira was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge, the Odd Fellows Lodge and Rebekah Lodge, having held all offices in the Odd Fellows Lodge.

Survivors include his wife, Mary of the home; one son, Charles Brown and wife Pat, of Midwest City; and one daughter, Carol Litton and husband Ken of St. Louis, Mo.; four grandchildren, Matthew Litton, Mark Litton and wife Meredith, Lisa Parker and husband Kurt, and Linda Brown; two stepchildren, Robert (Bob) Ferguson and wife Cathy and Deanna Hodges and husband Grant, all of Ponca City; seven grandchildren: Jay Ferguson and wife Kim, with children, Jessica, Katie and Kori; Scott Ferguson and wife Natasha, with children, Tyler, Megan, Blake, Camden and Briley; Becky Blackwell and husband David, with children, Bryan, Mitchell, Gavin and Aidan; Todd Hodges and wife Jennifer, with children, Ellie and Aidan; Tim Hodges and wife Stephanie, with children, Nathan, Ashlyn and Lauren; Ty Hodges and wife Jodie, with children, Parker, Madison and Hallie; and Mandy Fairbanks and husband Jim, with children, Scott, Dan and Josh.

Ira was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Elizabeth; five sisters, Hallie Brown, Margaret Brown, Lois Moore, Justine Carter and Edith Smith; as well as one brother, Frank Brown Jr.

Casket bearers will be Matthew Litton, Mark Litton, Jay Ferguson, Tim Hodges, Ty Hodges and Jim Fairbanks.

Ponca City News, Ponca City OK, Dec 10 2006

[Carol Ann Brown m. Kenneth James Litton s/o Burton C Litton s/o Clarence Litton s/o Burton Cyrus Litton s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

Donald Ray White of Maryville, passed away Monday, Dec. 11 [2006], at the family home after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born [Jul 28 1940] in Madisonville and retired from TVA after 40 years of service. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and fishing. He was 66. Preceded in death by: father, Roy F. White; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Harold and Dimple Litton. Survivors include: wife of 45 years-Betty Litton White; Son-Bryan White of Alcoa; Daughters and sons-in-law-Angela and John Anderson of Maryville; Chana and Kevin White of Maryville; Grandchildren-Russell, Brianna, Samuel and Louisa Anderson, Maeleah, Lairame, Raina and Daelyn White; Mother-Willie Mae White of Maryville; Brothers-Tony White and Jackie White both of Maryville; Several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral service was held at 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14, in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. Keith Johnson and Rev. David Webster officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 15 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for the interment. Smith Mortuary, Maryville, in charge of arrangements.

Monroe County Advocate & Democrat, Sweetwater TN, Dec 11 2006

[Betty Litton d/o Harold Litton s/o Virgil Litton s/o Carl Litton s/o Cornelius "Neal" Litton s/o James Taylor Litton s/o John Richard Litton Jr s/o John Richard (Letton) Litton Sr and Sarah Jane (Ann)(Anna) Wilcoxen]

Blanche Lytton Keister, 95 [b. Aug 10 1911], of Radford, died on December 15, 2006. Graveside services will be held on Monday, December 18, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.

New River Valley News, Blacksburg VA, December 21, 2006

[wife of Marshall Franklin Keister]

Theodore H. Carlitz, 89, died Monday, December 18, 2006 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born [Jul 24 1917] in Chicago, he was the son of the late Theodore and Marie Stuckel Carlitz. He was a US Army Air-force World War II veteran, serving from 1942 to 1946. Mr. Carlitz was the paymaster at the former Tobin Packing Company in West Albany, where he worked from 1953 to 1979. Prior to that, he worked for Albany Frosted Foods. He was a member of the Jolly Seniors Bowling League and a 35-year member of the Albany Musician's Association, Local 14. Ted was a longtime communicant of St. Francis de Sales Church. He was the devoted husband of 57 years of Regina "Jean" Carlitz; beloved father of Laurie Litten, Kathleen Carlitz and the late Theodore W. Carlitz; beloved grandfather of Amara Litten and Kaitlyn Kopyc. Funeral services Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. Francis de Sales Church, Maria Drive, at 10:00 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow the Mass in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery.

Albany Times Union, Albany NY, Dec 19 2006

James Glen Kern

Bedford -- Jim Kern passed away at home on Dec. 20, 2006. He was born on Jan. 31, 1928, in Fayetteville, to Roy and Bess (Myers) Kern. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ensign Luther C. "Dude" Kern and George William "Bill" Kern; a sister, Betty Helen Haley; and a son, Clay J. Kern.

Jim, or Jimbo as he was known to many in his younger days, grew up in Fayetteville. After serving in the U.S. Navy in World War II, he returned to Lawrence County where he married Rosemary Lytton in August of 1947. He is survived by his beloved companion of 12 years, Darlene Steele McSoley; his son and wife, L.C. and Linda Kern (Seattle, Wa.), his daughter and husband, Kitty and Jay Waren (Georgetown, Texas); granddaughters, Kristen (Portland, Ore.), Megann (Seattle, Wa.), and Katie (Las Vegas, Nev.); grandsons, Alex (Seattle, Wa.); Clint and Spencer James (Las Vegas, Nev.); and great-granddaughter, Hailey Kathryn (Las Vegas, Nev.). And not to be missed, his very special friends, Jimmy and Crystal Baker. Jimmy assisted Jim through thick and thin for many years and that friendship was highly regarded by Jim. He is also survived by his lifelong friend, Joe Butler of Paso Robles, Calif.

He retired as a teacher in the North Lawrence school system in 1989, after teaching math for many years at Bedford Middle School. Prior to this, he taught at Lincoln Elementary, after graduating from Indiana University with a B.S., M.S. and Ed.S. in education and was the principal at Fayetteville School from 1965-71. In his retirement years, he was always amazed and humbled by his former students letting him know that his strict discipline and teaching abilities had in some way positively impacted their adult lives years later.

He was a member of the Bedford Elks Lodge No. 826, Masonic Lodge F. & A.M. No. 14, and American Legion Gillen Post No. 33, Sons of the American Revolution, lifetime member of Phi Delta Kappa education honorary society and in early life, the Exchange Club. He also loved to play golf for many years.

Jim was a man of many talents. Fondly, his children remember him as a "mad scientist" inventor of sorts, always tinkering with some machine or tool to serve his purpose. And, all who knew him can also remember him for his kind disposition to those who needed a bit of help, his candy-making at the holidays and his generous spirit to those he met along the way. And, thanks to Darelene, he was introduced to the joys of family getaways to Las Vegas, meeting the whole family there at least twice each year for the past 12 years.

His passion in life was farming and working with the land and was heard many times explaining "you can tell a man by the fence row he keeps." He was truly a steward of the land and dearly loved gardening and caring for the small "farm" of his companion Darlene and her family.

The Kern family had owned a concessions business for over 65 years and Jim enjoyed working a few festivals and the Jackson County Fair each year so he could visit with old and new friends on a regular basis. While he has taught a few people the "secrets" of caramel corn and caramel candy making, none will ever be as good as his.

Jim loved a good life filled with hard work and dedication to the things he felt important, such as a good education for everyone, helping others when you are able, and especially, late in life, enjoying and loving his family. He will be missed by many.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford, with Johnny Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Military rites will be accorded at the grave by American Legion Gillen Post No. 33.

Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Masonic rites will be at 7 p.m.

Times-Mail, Bedford IN, Dec 27 2006

[married Aug 26 1947 in Bedford IN to Rosemary Lytton b. Oct 31 1925 in Shawswick Twp, Bedford, Lawrence Co IN, d. Sep 13 2002 Las Vegas NV. See also obits for Rosemary, and son Clay Jordan Kern d. Nov 5 2005]

Desert Hot Springs -- Hank Henry Litten [Harold H Litten], 86, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006.

Born March 2, 1920, in Whittier, he had been a longtime resident of Carlsbad. He was an educator, golf coach, project manager of golf-oriented communities, sports writer, press agent, public relations director for the TRW space program, and general manager of Leisure World in Laguna Hills in Orange County. He served in the U.S. Army as a captain during World War II.

Mr. Litten was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Greta Litten, in 1951. He is survived by his companion of 13 years, Ruth Davis of Desert Hot Springs.

The Californian, Temecula CA, Jan 24 2007

[Harold H Litten b. 02 Mar 1920 Los Angeles Co CA, mothers maiden name Knight, d. Desert Hot Springs CA]