Julia Lawrence
F, #142321, b. 31 December 1858, d. 30 March 1940
Biography
Julia Lawrence was born on 31 December 1858 in Hennepin Co., MN. She married
George Henry Tong, son of
George Douglass Tong and
Harriet Holmes, in 1880. Julia Lawrence died on 30 March 1940 in Seattle, King Co., WA.
She was buried in April 1940 in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT, Findagrave #104116470.
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Harry Tong
M, #142322, b. 22 October 1855, d. 30 December 1919
Parents
Biography
Harry Tong was born on 22 October 1855 in Comanche, Clinton Co., IA. He married
Alice Mosher in 1886. He died on 30 December 1919 in Des Moines Twp., Boone Co., IA.
He was buried in January 1920 in Richfield Cemetery, Richfield, Lincoln Co., ID, Findagrave #43482044.
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Alice Mosher
F, #142323, b. 17 January 1867, d. 26 May 1918
Family: Harry Tong (b. 22 October 1855, d. 30 December 1919)
Biography
Alice Mosher was born on 17 January 1867 in LaSalle Co., IL. She married
Harry Tong, son of
George Douglass Tong and
Harriet Holmes, in 1886. Alice Mosher died on 26 May 1918 in Richfield, Lincoln Co., ID.
She was buried in May 1918 in Richfield Cemetery, Richfield, Lincoln Co., ID, Findagrave #43482032.
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Harry Lyle Tong
M, #142324, b. 17 July 1901, d. 29 March 1931
Parents
| Father | Harry Tong (b. 22 October 1855, d. 30 December 1919) |
| Mother | Alice Mosher (b. 17 January 1867, d. 26 May 1918) |
Biography
Harry Lyle Tong was born on 17 July 1901 in Comanche, Clinton Co., IA. He married
Joan M. Pensick, daughter of
John J. Pensick and
Eva M. Wiater, on 25 July 1929 in Fremont, Dodge Co., NE. Harry Lyle Tong died on 29 March 1931 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.
He was buried in 1931 in Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, Findagrave #196220673.
Occupation: organist.
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Joan M. Pensick
F, #142325, b. 28 February 1910, d. 8 January 2005
Parents
Biography
Joan M. Pensick was born on 28 February 1910 in Columbus, Platte Co., NE. She married
Harry Lyle Tong, son of
Harry Tong and
Alice Mosher, on 25 July 1929 in Fremont, Dodge Co., NE. Joan M. Pensick died on 8 January 2005 in Louisville, Boulder Co., CO.
She was buried in January 2005 in Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, Findagrave #19678369.
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John J. Pensick
M, #142326, b. 21 June 1858, d. 15 October 1947
Biography
John J. Pensick was born on 21 June 1858 in Poland. He married
Eva M. Wiater in 1889. He died on 15 October 1947 in Columbus, Platte Co., NE.
He was buried in October 1947 in Saint Bonaventure Cemetery, Columbus, Platte Co., NE, Findagrave #18107748.
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Eva M. Wiater
F, #142327, b. 21 December 1863, d. 3 January 1942
Biography
Eva M. Wiater was born on 21 December 1863 in Poland. She married
John J. Pensick in 1889. She died on 3 January 1942 in Columbus, Platte Co., NE.
She was buried in January 1942 in Saint Bonaventure Cemetery, Columbus, Platte Co., NE, Findagrave #18107745.
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Shirley Ann Tong
F, #142328, b. 31 December 1929, d. 15 October 1991
Parents
Biography
Shirley Ann Tong was born on 31 December 1929 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. She married
Gayle R. Gainsforth in 1949. She died on 15 October 1991 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.
She was buried in October 1991 in Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, Findagrave #196219546.
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Gayle R. Gainsforth
M, #142329, b. 27 November 1925, d. 14 October 2004
Biography
Gayle R. Gainsforth was born on 27 November 1925 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders Co., NE. He married
Shirley Ann Tong, daughter of
Harry Lyle Tong and
Joan M. Pensick, in 1949. Gayle R. Gainsforth died on 14 October 2004 in Douglas Co., NE,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Gayle was a lively man who loved to greet customers, especially children, as they entered "B&G Tasty Foods". He and his family moved to Fremont, Neb. when he was a boy. Gayle enlisted in the Navy shortly after graduation from Fremont High School in 1943. His military career took Gayle and his wife, Shirley, to California, where they lived for a brief time before returning to Omaha in 1953. That same year the B & G Drive-In was established by Ken Bliss and Gayle Gainsforth near 84th and West Dodge Road. Later changing the name to B & G Tasty Foods, it was moved to 7900 West Dodge. It was the home of the best "loose meat" sandwich ever. In 2000 the restaurant was sold and Gayle retired. Gayle was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley. His survivors include his daughter, Lori Ludwick, son, Michael Gainsforth, brother, Gary Gainsforth of Rome, Italy and two grandchildren.
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Patricia R. Tong
F, #142330, b. 6 February 1931, d. 18 June 2013
Parents
Biography
Patricia R. Tong was born on 6 February 1931 in Fremont, Dodge Co., NE. She married McCreary. She died on 18 June 2013 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.
She was buried in June 2013 in Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, Findagrave #196219763.
Patricia R. Tong was also known as "Patt" Tong.
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Miriam Wells
F, #142332, b. 18 August 1920, d. 8 January 1987
Parents
Biography
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Dr. Diane Ruth Leonard
F, #142333, b. 13 August 1944, d. 10 September 2017
Parents
Biography
Dr. Diane Ruth Leonard was born on 13 August 1944 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY. She married
James Richard Hinkle in 1960. She died on 10 September 2017 in Chapel Hill, Orange Co., NC,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Professor of Comparative Literature Program at UNC. She graduated magna cum laude in English and French from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. She completed her Ph.D. in comparative literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1971. After a year with the English faculty at Stephens College, she returned to Chapel Hill in 1973 to join the faculty at her alma mater.
She was buried in September 2017 in University United Methodist Church Garden, Chapel Hill, Orange Co., NC, Findagrave #186224069.
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James Richard Hinkle
M, #142334, b. 28 October 1941, d. 4 July 2016
Biography
James Richard Hinkle was born on 28 October 1941 in Breathitt Co., KY. He married
Dr. Diane Ruth Leonard, daughter of
Daniel Adair Leonard and
Miriam Wells, in 1960. James Richard Hinkle died on 4 July 2016 in Florence, Florence Co., SC.
He was buried in July 2016 in Rosco Davis Cemetery, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY, Findagrave #138220156.
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Jimison Kendrick Wells
M, #142335, b. 14 November 1885, d. 19 February 1926
Family: Ruth Long (b. 30 December 1894, d. 3 February 1953)
| Daughter | Miriam Wells+ (b. 18 August 1920, d. 8 January 1987) |
Biography
Jimison Kendrick Wells was born on 14 November 1885 in Kentucky. He married
Ruth Long. He died on 19 February 1926 in Kentucky.
He was buried in February 1926 in Wells Buckingham Cemetery, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY, Findagrave #111669354.
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Ruth Long
F, #142336, b. 30 December 1894, d. 3 February 1953
Biography
Ruth Long was born on 30 December 1894 in Rio Grande, Gallia Co., OH. She married
Jimison Kendrick Wells. She died on 3 February 1953 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Mayo Memorial Methodist Church for Mrs. Ruth Long Wells, local attorney who passed away Tuesday morning on Fourth St. She had been ill for the past eight years and her death was not unexpected.
She attended Sandy Valley seminary in this city (Paintsville, KY) and Hazel Green Academy at Hazel Green, KY. She was later married to Kendrick Wells who preceded her in death in 1926. {He was an attorney and was gunned downed by a disgruntled client as he walked down the street.}
Prior to her husband's death she was associated with him in his law offices and afterward took up the study of law and was admitted to the bar in 1928, the first woman admitted to the Johnson County, KY bar. Until her health failed, she was actively engaged in the practice of her profession and at one time served the city of Paintsville as city attorney. She was a member of the law firm of Wells and Wells of this city.
"Ruth" as she was familiarly know to her acquaintances, was deeply devoted to her family and friends. A woman of gracious charm and dignity, her heart-warming personality made her beloved by all who knew her. Her life was a symbol of courage and high fidelity to purpose, and her character attested the noble qualities of an inner spirit which attained its goal by a quiet strength and unfaltering determination,.
She was a member of the Mayo Memorial Methodist Church, the Johnson County Bar Association, and the State Bar Association.
Surviving are a son, Attorney John Kendrick Wells, and two daughters, Mrs. Miriam Leonard, Mrs. Virginia Lee Gullett, and three grandchildren, Michael David Leonard, Diane Ruth Leonard and John K. Wells III, all of Paintsville. Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. John L. Wells, of this city.
A daughter, Mrs. Peggy Wells Cooley, died Sep 20, 1947.
Active pallbearers are: M.O. Wheeler, E.H. King, Ben Mann, R.B. Harrington, W.A. Johnson and B.E. Mullins.
Honorary pallbearers are: Fred Howes, B.H. Vaughan, Don C. VanHoose, James W. Turner, John H. Wheeler, C.F. Kirk, William Hazelrigg, John H. Cooper, and John L. Harrington.
Funeral services will be conducted by Reverend J.I. Meyer and Reverend Joseph Zavadsky.
Interment will be in the Wells-Buckingham cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
She was buried in February 1953 in Wells Buckingham Cemetery, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY, Findagrave #87488943.
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Earl S. Mixon
M, #142337, b. 1 January 1909, d. 13 September 1961
Family: Hazle Crowe (b. 29 February 1912, d. 9 September 1989)
| Son | Robert Earl Mixon |
| Son | Joe H. Mixon |
| Daughter | Carol Sue Mixon+ |
| Son | Rev. Jerry L. Mixon |
| Daughter | Patricia Mixon+ |
Biography
Earl S. Mixon lived on 2 April 1940 in Highway 49 West, Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS.
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Citations
- [S5334] Hattiesburg, ED 18-1, sheet 1B, Household 11, 1940 Federal Census, Forrest County, Mississippi. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 2021.
Ruby Beatrice King1
F, #142342, b. 12 February 1904, d. 21 November 1996
Family 2:
| Daughter | Anne Olivia Burch |
Biography
Ruby Beatrice King was born on 12 February 1904 in Texas.
1 She married
Neal Owen McDuffie about 1924.
2 She married
Paul Wilburn Morris. She died on 21 November 1996.
She was buried in November 1996 in Chappell Cemetery, Petal, Forrest Co., MS, Findagrave #119792320.
Ruby Beatrice King lived on 2 April 1930 in 715 Main Street, Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS.
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Citations
- [S5334] Beat 2, ED 18-20A, sheet 3A, line 9, 1940 Federal Census, Forrest County, Mississippi. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 2021.
- [S5331] Hattiesburg, Dist. 0007, sheet 2A, Dwelling 24, Family 33, 1930 Federal Census, Forrest County, Mississippi. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 1145; FHL #2340880.
Neal Owen McDuffie1
M, #142343, b. 22 April 1892, d. 10 May 1968
Biography
Neal Owen McDuffie was born on 22 April 1892 in South Carolina.
1 He married
Ruby Beatrice King about 1924.
1 He died on 10 May 1968 in Columbia, Richland Co., SC.
Neal Owen McDuffie began military service on 20 August 1917 WW I service, U.S. Army. He lived on 2 April 1930 in 715 Main Street, Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS.
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Citations
- [S5331] Hattiesburg, Dist. 0007, sheet 2A, Dwelling 24, Family 33, 1930 Federal Census, Forrest County, Mississippi. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 1145; FHL #2340880.
Neal Owen McDuffie, Jr.1
M, #142344, b. about 1926, d. 6 January 1992
Parents
Biography
Neal Owen McDuffie, Jr., was born about 1926 in Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS.
1 He died on 6 January 1992
Obituary -- Hattiesburg American, Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Friday, 17 JAN 1992, p.6 (Newspapers.com):
Neal O. McDuffie, Jr.
Family memorial services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Chappell Cemetery in Petal for Neal O. "Stuffie" McDuffie Jr. of Reno, Nev., who died Jan. 6, 1992, in Reno.
The Rev. Mike Hicks will officiate.
Mr. McDuffie was a native of Gulfport. He was a graduate of Petal High School and played football for Moorehead Junior College. He was employed by Shell Oil Company and was a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II.
Survivors include one daughter, Dana Dru Jones of Waco, Texas; two sons, Kerry McDuffie and Neal O. McDuffie III, both of Alvin, Texas; his mohter, Ruby Morris of Petal; three sisters, Anne O. Mixon of Gulfport, Betty June Clark of Yazoo City and Rosemary Bryant of Shreveport, La.; and two brothers, Joe W. Morris of Bossier City, La., and Rex G. Burch of Morgan City, La.
Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg is in charge of the arrangements.
Neal Owen McDuffie, Jr., was also known as "Stuffie" McDuffie.
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Citations
- [S5331] Hattiesburg, Dist. 0007, sheet 2A, Dwelling 24, Family 33, 1930 Federal Census, Forrest County, Mississippi. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 1145; FHL #2340880.
Paul Wilburn Morris
M, #142345, b. 28 February 1896, d. 7 October 1973
Biography
Paul Wilburn Morris was born on 28 February 1896. He married
Ruby Beatrice King. He died on 7 October 1973.
He was buried in October 1973 in Chappell Cemetery, Petal, Forrest Co., MS, Findagrave #69234283.
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Thomas Daniel Prine
M, #142347, b. 19 February 1939, d. 28 February 2020
Family: Patricia Mixon
| Daughter | Sandra Carol Prine+ |
| Daughter | Stephanie A. Prine+ |
Biography
Thomas Daniel Prine was born on 19 February 1939 in Mississippi. He married Patricia Mixon, daughter of
Earl S. Mixon and
Hazle Crowe. Thomas Daniel Prine died on 28 February 2020 in Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Thomas Daniel Prine
February 19, 1939 - February 28, 2020
Thomas Daniel Prine, 81, of Hattiesburg, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at Asbury Hospice House. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Central Baptist Church with services immediately following at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Mr. Prine was a retired Captain from the City of Hattiesburg Fire Department. He retired in 1992 after 26 years of service. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and the Pine Belt R/C.
He was preceded in death by his parents, O. Leslie and Bessie Prine.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Mixon Prine; two daughters, Sandy (Garry) Edwards and Stephanie (Scott) Patterson; one sister, Carolyn Webster; one brother, Glenn L. Prine; and five grandchildren, Daphne (David) Durcharme, Danielle Edwards, Deborah Edwards, Joseph Patterson, and Grace Patterson.
He was buried in March 2020 in Highland Cemetery, Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS, Findagrave #207526490.
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