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Eunice B. Smith was born on 3 August 1921 in Paris, Monroe Co., MO. She married Donald Stanley Knutson on 11 October 1947 in Paris, Monroe Co., MO. She died on 7 October 2011 in Ft. Dodge, Webster Co., IA, Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

unice B. Knutson, 90, of Fort Dodge, died Friday, October 7, 2011 at Bickford Cottage.

The service honoring Eunice's life will be 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. John Sersland officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The visitation is Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Memorials may be directed to the St. Olaf Lutheran Church Foundation.

Eunice is survived by her sons, Gary Knutson, Chatham, Ill.; Steve (Kathy) Knutson, Polo, Ill.; five grandsons, Packard, James, Brett, Rick and Ken; two great-grandchildren, Niklas and Emily; and a brother John T. Smith, Willsonville, Ore. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a brother Linsfield Smith, and a sister Doris Williams.

Eunice B. Smith, the daughter of J. Chester and Linna (Burkes) Smith, was born August 3, 1921 in Paris, Mo. She graduated from Paris High School in 1939 and attended Hannibal-LaGrange College at Hannibal, Mo., and Kirksville Teachers College. Eunice taught school in Monroe County, Mo., for five years. On October 11, 1947, Eunice was united in marriage to Donald S. Knutson at Paris, Mo. The couple lived in North Hollywood, Calif., and Panorama City, Calif., until moving to Fort Dodge in 1955. Eunice worked with her husband as the bookkeeper for Knutson Construction. Her husband preceded her in death in 1977.

Eunice was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church where she was past co-chair of the prayer chain. She was also active with the Altar Guild and the Peace Circle. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and gardening.

. Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

unice B. Knutson, 90, of Fort Dodge, died Friday, October 7, 2011 at Bickford Cottage.

The service honoring Eunice's life will be 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. John Sersland officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The visitation is Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Memorials may be directed to the St. Olaf Lutheran Church Foundation.

Eunice is survived by her sons, Gary Knutson, Chatham, Ill.; Steve (Kathy) Knutson, Polo, Ill.; five grandsons, Packard, James, Brett, Rick and Ken; two great-grandchildren, Niklas and Emily; and a brother John T. Smith, Willsonville, Ore. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a brother Linsfield Smith, and a sister Doris Williams.

Eunice B. Smith, the daughter of J. Chester and Linna (Burkes) Smith, was born August 3, 1921 in Paris, Mo. She graduated from Paris High School in 1939 and attended Hannibal-LaGrange College at Hannibal, Mo., and Kirksville Teachers College. Eunice taught school in Monroe County, Mo., for five years. On October 11, 1947, Eunice was united in marriage to Donald S. Knutson at Paris, Mo. The couple lived in North Hollywood, Calif., and Panorama City, Calif., until moving to Fort Dodge in 1955. Eunice worked with her husband as the bookkeeper for Knutson Construction. Her husband preceded her in death in 1977.

Eunice was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church where she was past co-chair of the prayer chain. She was also active with the Altar Guild and the Peace Circle. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and gardening. She was buried in October 2011 in Fort Dodge Memorial Park, Ft. Dodge, Webster Co., IA, Findagrave #78026481. Findagrave #78026481.

Deborah Wolfe was born in December 1863 in Illinois.¹ She married John Henry Rowland about 1883. She died in 1931 in Fairmount Cemetery, Polo, Ogle Co., IL, Findagrave #35806761

. Findagrave #35806761.

John Henry Rowland was born on 26 October 1863 in Pine Creek Twp., Ogle Co., IL, son of Henry Earl and Zerue Ann Duvall (Spiegler) Rowland, both buried at the Pine Creek Church of the Brethren cemetery. son of Henry Earl and Zerue Ann Duvall (Spiegler) Rowland, both buried at the Pine Creek Church of the Brethren cemetery. He married Deborah Wolfe about 1883. He died on 18 October 1888 in Ogle Co., IL, presumed buried at the Pine Creek Church of the Brethren cemetery, with his parents. DLB 2020

. presumed buried at the Pine Creek Church of the Brethren cemetery, with his parents. DLB 2020.

Lois Virginia Hawk was born on 8 April 1926 in Ohio.¹ She married Raymond Herbert Moseley son of Rev. John Alfred Moseley and Polly K. Hale, about 1945. Lois Virginia Hawk died on 7 July 2015 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Lois Virginia (Hawk) Moseley was born on April 8, 1926, and she was the daughter of Richard Frank Hawk (1902-1975) and Irene B ( -- ) Hawk (1909-1993).

She was married about 1945 to Raymond Herbert Moseley (1921-2008), who was a longtime Chattanooga, Tennessee attorney and judge. When she was 74 years old she returned to college and graduated with Honors from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga.

Lois was a fun-loving, caring and committed Christian who loved adventure. She traveled to 47 of the 50 states in the USA and journeyed many times to Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. She flew on the Concorde with her husband and sailed on the Queen Elizabeth II.

She had an easy laugh and a giving heart, and her hobby was people. She was also known for her garden, her volunteering (everything from Cub Scout Den Mother to the church choir) and her legendary broccoli casserole recipe. At the age of 88 she moved to the senior community of The Heritage at Brentwood, because she wanted to make new friends. That says it all.

A resident of Nashville, she was 89 years old when she passed away on July 7, 2015 surrounded by all four of her children, their spouses and five of her nine grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her husband, she was survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law; a married daughter; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandsons.

A Memorial Service to honor Lois was held at her church - Bethlehem United Methodist in Franklin - and burial was in Chattanooga National Cemetery.


Original obituary in The Tennessean on July 19, 2015

. Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Lois Virginia (Hawk) Moseley was born on April 8, 1926, and she was the daughter of Richard Frank Hawk (1902-1975) and Irene B ( -- ) Hawk (1909-1993).

She was married about 1945 to Raymond Herbert Moseley (1921-2008), who was a longtime Chattanooga, Tennessee attorney and judge. When she was 74 years old she returned to college and graduated with Honors from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga.

Lois was a fun-loving, caring and committed Christian who loved adventure. She traveled to 47 of the 50 states in the USA and journeyed many times to Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. She flew on the Concorde with her husband and sailed on the Queen Elizabeth II.

She had an easy laugh and a giving heart, and her hobby was people. She was also known for her garden, her volunteering (everything from Cub Scout Den Mother to the church choir) and her legendary broccoli casserole recipe. At the age of 88 she moved to the senior community of The Heritage at Brentwood, because she wanted to make new friends. That says it all.

A resident of Nashville, she was 89 years old when she passed away on July 7, 2015 surrounded by all four of her children, their spouses and five of her nine grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her husband, she was survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law; a married daughter; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandsons.

A Memorial Service to honor Lois was held at her church - Bethlehem United Methodist in Franklin - and burial was in Chattanooga National Cemetery.


Original obituary in The Tennessean on July 19, 2015. She was buried in July 2015 in Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, Findagrave #149486501. Findagrave #149486501.

Dr. Richard Paul Hawk was born on 6 July 1928 in Batavia, Genesee Co., NY.¹ He married Betty Louise Johnson daughter of Unious Samuel Johnson and Winnie Louise Durfee. Dr. Richard Paul Hawk died on 28 May 2017 in Lenoir City (probably), Loudon Co., TN, Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Richard Paul Hawk, DDS, age 88 of Lenoir City went to Heaven on May 28, 2017. He was affiliated with Trinity United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church, Lenoir City. Dick served in the U. S. Navy and was a graduate of University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. He later served as a Loudon County Commissioner. Dick was a popular long time dentist known as “Doc” to many. After retiring from his professional career, he became a gentleman farmer; first, was the pig farm in Lenoir City and then the chicken farm in Cleveland. His final farming was back to his beloved Lenoir City farm where he raised cattle, was an avid gardener and spent hours wood crafting with lumber from the farm. His joy was spending time with his dog, Buddy, and sharing his wood projects with family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Irene Hawk of Karns; sister, Lois Hawk Moseley, and his wife of 50 years, Betty Louise Hawk.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Judy Martin Hawk; children and spouses: Linda Hawk Cunningham, John (Karen) Hawk, and Dr. David (Tracy) Hawk; brother, Lawrence S. Hawk; grandchildren: Justin (Dorothy Rains) Cunningham, Whitney Mills, Matthew Smith; Chris (Lauren) and Chelsea Hawk; Taylor and Chandler Hawk; great grandchildren: Dillon and Mason Raines, Blake and Weston Mills; step children: Michael (Sherri) Cox, Shawna (Bill) Satterfield, and Mary Beth (Jared) Draugon; step Grandchildren: Anna and Conover Cox, Allie and Cass Satterfield; special Friends: David Reed and David Mikels.

Celebration of Life will be Saturday, June 3, 2017, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Lenoir City with Reverend Dr. Richard DeMerchant officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service. A private burial will be held.

Memorials may be made to Lenoir City Boys and Girls Club, 201 2nd Avenue, Lenoir City, TN, 37771.

Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is in charge arrangements.

. Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Richard Paul Hawk, DDS, age 88 of Lenoir City went to Heaven on May 28, 2017. He was affiliated with Trinity United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church, Lenoir City. Dick served in the U. S. Navy and was a graduate of University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. He later served as a Loudon County Commissioner. Dick was a popular long time dentist known as “Doc” to many. After retiring from his professional career, he became a gentleman farmer; first, was the pig farm in Lenoir City and then the chicken farm in Cleveland. His final farming was back to his beloved Lenoir City farm where he raised cattle, was an avid gardener and spent hours wood crafting with lumber from the farm. His joy was spending time with his dog, Buddy, and sharing his wood projects with family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Irene Hawk of Karns; sister, Lois Hawk Moseley, and his wife of 50 years, Betty Louise Hawk.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Judy Martin Hawk; children and spouses: Linda Hawk Cunningham, John (Karen) Hawk, and Dr. David (Tracy) Hawk; brother, Lawrence S. Hawk; grandchildren: Justin (Dorothy Rains) Cunningham, Whitney Mills, Matthew Smith; Chris (Lauren) and Chelsea Hawk; Taylor and Chandler Hawk; great grandchildren: Dillon and Mason Raines, Blake and Weston Mills; step children: Michael (Sherri) Cox, Shawna (Bill) Satterfield, and Mary Beth (Jared) Draugon; step Grandchildren: Anna and Conover Cox, Allie and Cass Satterfield; special Friends: David Reed and David Mikels.

Celebration of Life will be Saturday, June 3, 2017, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Lenoir City with Reverend Dr. Richard DeMerchant officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service. A private burial will be held.

Memorials may be made to Lenoir City Boys and Girls Club, 201 2nd Avenue, Lenoir City, TN, 37771.

Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is in charge arrangements.

Raymond Herbert Moseley was born on 31 March 1921 in Hawkins Co., TN. He married Lois Virginia Hawk daughter of Richard Frank Hawk and Irene Louise Langhorn Bishop, about 1945. Raymond Herbert Moseley died on 12 October 2008 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN.

He was buried in October 2008 in Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, Findagrave #71980161. Findagrave #71980161.

Raymond Herbert Moseley began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy, LCDR. WW II service, U.S. Navy, LCDR. Occupation: Attorney and judge in Chattanooga.

Rev. John Alfred Moseley was born on 15 June 1888 in North Carolina. He married Polly K. Hale on 6 March 1909 in Russell Co., VA. He died on 31 May 1971 in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, Obituary -- Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; Tuesday, 1 JUN 1971, p.2 (Newspapers.com):

REV. JOHN A. MOSELEY

KINGSPORT -- Rev. John A. Moseley, 82, 928 Robertson St., died at 12:10 a.m. yesterday in Holston Valley Community Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born in Buladean, N.C., but spent most of his life in Kingsport. He was a retired Methodist minister, having served churches in and around Gate City, Va. He also worked at Tennessee Eastman Co., retiring in 1952.

Surviviors include his widow, Mrs. Pollie Hale Moseley; two daughters, Mrs. Claiborne Kelly and Mrs. J. W. Pauline Arnold, both of Kingsport; five sons, Paul A. H., Kingsport, Ralph, Orlando, Fla., CWO Eldrege E., Clarksville, Alfred L. Lexington, Mass., and Raymond H. Moseley, Chattanooga; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Stolder, Miami, Fla.; one half-sister, Mrs. Flody Savannah Butler, Akron, Ohio; 21 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

. Obituary -- Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; Tuesday, 1 JUN 1971, p.2 (Newspapers.com):

REV. JOHN A. MOSELEY

KINGSPORT -- Rev. John A. Moseley, 82, 928 Robertson St., died at 12:10 a.m. yesterday in Holston Valley Community Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born in Buladean, N.C., but spent most of his life in Kingsport. He was a retired Methodist minister, having served churches in and around Gate City, Va. He also worked at Tennessee Eastman Co., retiring in 1952.

Surviviors include his widow, Mrs. Pollie Hale Moseley; two daughters, Mrs. Claiborne Kelly and Mrs. J. W. Pauline Arnold, both of Kingsport; five sons, Paul A. H., Kingsport, Ralph, Orlando, Fla., CWO Eldrege E., Clarksville, Alfred L. Lexington, Mass., and Raymond H. Moseley, Chattanooga; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Stolder, Miami, Fla.; one half-sister, Mrs. Flody Savannah Butler, Akron, Ohio; 21 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was buried in June 1971 in East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, Findagrave #124829232. Findagrave #124829232.

Polly K. Hale was born in February 1887 in Virginia.¹ She married Rev. John Alfred Moseley on 6 March 1909 in Russell Co., VA. She died after May 1971.

Betty Louise Johnson was born on 30 August 1935. She married Dr. Richard Paul Hawk son of Richard Frank Hawk and Irene Louise Langhorn Bishop. Betty Louise Johnson died on 11 October 2004 in Canada.

She was buried in October 2004 in Hickory Valley Cemetery, Unitia, Loudoun Co., TN, Findagrave #45397266. Findagrave #45397266.

Linda Marie Hawk was born on 22 September 1955. She married Cunningham. She died on 3 August 2020 Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Linda Marie Hawk Cunningham - age 64 of Knoxville passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at her home following a brief illness.

She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Linda had a true volunteer spirit donating her time and efforts to many local groups and charities. She loved life and lived it to the fullest enjoying music and the outdoors.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Richard and Betty Hawk.

Survived by her fiancé, Gary Noe; children: Justin Cunningham (Dorothy), Whitney Mills (Josh) and Matthew Smith (Stephanie); grandchildren: Blake Mills, Weston Mills, Dillon Raines, Mason Cunningham and River and Jaxon Shackelford; brothers, John (Karen) Hawk, and Dr. David (Tracy) Hawk; nieces and nephews: Chris (Lauren) Hawk, Chelsea Hawk, Taylor and Chandler Hawk. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 8th in the Hickory Valley Cemetery for graveside services and interment. A celebration of her life will be held on the family farm at a later date.

Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is in charge arrangements.

. Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Linda Marie Hawk Cunningham - age 64 of Knoxville passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at her home following a brief illness.

She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Linda had a true volunteer spirit donating her time and efforts to many local groups and charities. She loved life and lived it to the fullest enjoying music and the outdoors.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Richard and Betty Hawk.

Survived by her fiancé, Gary Noe; children: Justin Cunningham (Dorothy), Whitney Mills (Josh) and Matthew Smith (Stephanie); grandchildren: Blake Mills, Weston Mills, Dillon Raines, Mason Cunningham and River and Jaxon Shackelford; brothers, John (Karen) Hawk, and Dr. David (Tracy) Hawk; nieces and nephews: Chris (Lauren) Hawk, Chelsea Hawk, Taylor and Chandler Hawk. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 8th in the Hickory Valley Cemetery for graveside services and interment. A celebration of her life will be held on the family farm at a later date.

Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is in charge arrangements. She was buried in August 2020 in Hickory Valley Cemetery, Unitia, Loudoun Co., TN, Findagrave #214125081. Findagrave #214125081.

Unious Samuel Johnson was born on 22 December 1914 in Black Oak, Craighead Co., AR, WW II draft registration. WW II draft registration. He married Winnie Louise Durfee on 24 December 1933 in Parkin, Cross Co., AR. He and Winnie Louise Durfee were divorced on 23 February 1955 in Cross Co., AR. He died on 20 March 1983.

He was buried in March 1983 in Parkin Cemetery, Parkin, Cross Co., AR, Findagrave #8884448. Findagrave #8884448.

Winnie Louise Durfee was born on 1 April 1916 in Parkin, Cross Co., AR. She married Unious Samuel Johnson on 24 December 1933 in Parkin, Cross Co., AR. She and Unious Samuel Johnson were divorced on 23 February 1955 in Cross Co., AR. She died after February 1955.

Antonia Marie Ferguson was born on 2 July 1961 in Waynesboro, VA. She married Dr. David Paul Hawk son of Dr. Richard Paul Hawk and Betty Louise Johnson, on 17 October 1987 in Roanoke Co., VA. Antonia Marie Ferguson and Dr. David Paul Hawk were divorced on 8 November 1989 in Roanoke Co., VA. She died on 1 April 2008 in Roanoke, VA.

Nelson Lee Zinsmeister was born on 26 January 1939 in Bippus, Huntington Co., IN. He married Mary Martha Miller daughter of Rev. Frederick John Miller and Blanche Ione Snell. Nelson Lee Zinsmeister died on 26 November 1964 in Huntington Co., IN.

Cause of death: automobile crash. automobile crash.

James William Wolfe was born in 1865 in West Virginia.¹ He married Rosa Belle Davis daughter of Henry Herman Davis and Susan Jacobs, in 1912 in Monongalia Co., WV. James William Wolfe died in 1942.

He was buried in 1942 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV, Findagrave #8408224. Findagrave #8408224.

James William Wolfe lived on 15 June 1900 in Independence, Preston Co., WV. single, farm laborer.²