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Obit of Mildred R. McCoy

wcr1951_1 — 2012-05-22 15:34:40Z

The State
Columbia, SC

May 22, 2012

Mildred R. McCoy

COLUMBIA - A Homegoing Service for Ms. Mildred R. McCoy will be held at 11:00 am at Rehoboth Baptist Church, 4646 Hard Scrabble Road, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home, 2930 Colonial Drive, is in charge of the service. Ms. McCoy passed away on May 15, 2012. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of John Wright and Clara Rabb Wright. She was previously employed with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Ms. McCoy was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Gwen (William) Montgomery of Maryland; her sisters, Priscilla Hilliard and Barbara McCoy, both of Washington, D.C.; her brothers, Thomas Rabb and Ike (Susie) Rabb, both of Virginia and Steven McCoy and John Wright, both of Maryland; and host of other loving relatives and friends. www.bosticktompkinsinc.com

Obit of Amos Lee Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2012-05-06 15:42:37Z

The Plain Dealer
Cleveland, OH

May 6, 2012

AMOS LEE RABB

AMOS LEE RABB (LEE), age 61, passed away April 25, 2012. Son of the late Amos and Helen Rabb; loved brother of Dr. Mary Rabb-Schwartz, Emma J. Ford and Dorothy A. Rabb. Services will be held on Tuesday, May 8, WAKE 10 A.M., funeral service to follow at 10:30 a.m. at Pentecostal Tabernacle UHC, 6411 Quincy Ave., 44104

Rabb, William

jpetri2211 — 2012-04-29 15:39:34Z

Looking for burial place of Civil War Veteran,William Rabb
Pvt. 5th Michigan Inf. Co. K
Enlisted Bay County, Michigan

Obit of Marilyn Horan Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2012-04-29 15:35:13Z

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Marilyn Horan Rabb
July 2, 1932 - April 23, 2012

Zionsville, Indiana

Marilyn Horan Rabb passed away April 23, 2012 in her North Fort Myers, Fl. home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul Horan and Mary Horan Tierney; her three brothers, Bob, Paul and Joe Horan.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert K. Rabb; their five children, Gary (Debbie Born), Dan (Peg Porter), Jim (Paula Weaver), Bill (Lisa Petrosky) and Mary Rabb; her eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Marilyn is also survived by her two sisters, Patty Horan Gandolph, Eileen Horan Riedman; several nieces and nephews.
Marilyn graduated from St. Mary's Academy of Indianapolis, in 1950, and began working in several administration jobs; she finished her career as the secretary at St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church in 1992.
Marilyn was an avid fan of Notre Dame Football and she also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing golf, working crossword puzzles, reading a good book as well as watching any kind of sports on TV.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 3pm to 7pm at St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church, 1870 W. Oak St., Zionsville with a Mass of Resurrection beginning at 7 pm. Private burial will be Friday morning at Hutton Cemetery, rural Zionsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are encouraged to be made to the Little Sister of the Poor at St. Augustine's Home for the Aged, 2345 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 and/or to Father Terry Hoppenjans who has been serving the needs of the poor in the Appalachian Mountains for over 55 years. 100% of all contributions go to those who are less fortunate. Please send donation to: Father Terry Hoppenjans c/o St. Michael's Catholic Church 720 Washington Avenue, Paintsville, KY 41240.

Obit of Ruth E. Clark Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2012-04-29 15:33:37Z

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Ruth E. Rabb
August 11, 1921 - May 21, 2011

Indianapolis, Indiana

Ruth E. Rabb  89 of Indianapolis passed away May 21, 2011. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Rabb Jr., parents, Reid and Edna Clark. Ruth is survived by her children, Kristine and Philip Rabb, grandchildren, Vanessa and Bryan Rabb, great grandchildren, Rex and Clara. Service will be 12:00 pm Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center-Broad Ripple with calling 1 hour prior. Burial will be in Lincoln Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial Contributions can be made to American Lung Association or American Cancer Society.

Obituary of Virgil S. Rabb Sr. Smithville, Texas.

tim_weber1 — 2012-03-17 11:53:24Z

Source Confederate Veteran Magazine, January, 1916.

http://www.confederatevets.com/documents/rabb_tx_cv_01_16_ob...

Obit of Marie Montagino Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2012-03-14 15:29:48Z

The Virginian Pilot
Norfolk, VA

March 14, 2012

Marie Rabb

Virginia Beach - Marie Rabb, 64, of Virginia Beach, Va., went with the Lord on Monday, March 12, 2012, at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, where she was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in New York to the late Mario and Theresa Montagino, she enjoyed a career that involved many phases of nursing until her retirement. She was also an active member of the Church of The Holy Family where her volunteer work gave her great satisfaction. Marie also had a passion for cooking and entertaining her family and friends.
Marie leaves behind her loving husband of 43 years, Danny, her daughter, Danielle Harrison and husband Jeff, her sister Patti Bartolotta and husband, John, her nephew John, Jr. and Harry and Rita Lustig and their children, Heather and Harry Jr.
The family would like to thank Dr. Thomas Alberico and his staff at Virginia Beach Oncology for their outstanding care and support through the years.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday March 14, in Church of the Holy Family in Virginia Beach. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the church on Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Rd Chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made at hdoliver.com
As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to St. Jude's Hospital, an organization that was very dear to Marie's heart at stjudes.org.

Obit of Irene V. Rabb Smith Hoffman Magnussen

wcr1951_1 — 2012-03-04 18:08:10Z

Tampa Tribune
Tampa, FL

March 4, 2012

Irene MAGNUSSEN

MAGNUSSEN, Irene V., 89, passed away February 24, 2012 in Zephyrhills. She was born in Burnips, MI to Roy and Ulta Rabb. Irene was widowed from Elmer Smith, Louis Hoffman and Odd Magnussen. She is survived by he daughters, Diana (Ron) Zeeff and Janet Shimer both of Ludington, MI. There will be a celebration of her life at 11 am Thursday, March 8th at Spanish Trails Club House, 7111 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills.

Obit of Ernestine Cook

wcr1951_1 — 2012-03-02 18:12:42Z

The State
Columbia, SC

March 2, 2012

Ernestine Cook

COLUMBIA - A Homegoing service for Ernestine Cook will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Pine Grove AME Church with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 7::00.

Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home, 2930 Colonial Drive, Columbia, is in charge of local arrangements.

Ms. Cook passed Feb. 25, 2012. Born in Richland County, she was a daughter of Elijah and Lizzie Rabb Cook. Ms. Cook was a member of Pine Grove AME Church where she served on the Home Benevolent Society.

Surviving are her children, Evelena Matthews, Eric Cook, Earl Cook; siblings, Bradford Cook and Idella Cunningham; and a host of other loving family members, church members and dear friends, all of whom will miss her dearly. www.bosticktompkinsinc.com

Obit of Elizabeth "Tootsie" Rabb Dewitt Galloway

wcr1951_1 — 2012-02-28 18:58:45Z

The State
Columbia, SC

February 27, 2012

Elizabeth Galloway

DARLINGTON - Elizabeth "Tootsie" Rabb DeWitt Galloway, age 87, died Saturday, February 25 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home, on Tuesday, February 28th, with burial following in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Born September 21, 1924 in Fairfield County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Grace Dawkins Rabb, Sr. Tootsie was the widow of Schley DeWitt. After his death she married Raymond Galloway, who also preceded her in death. Mrs. Galloway was an active member of Philadelphia Southern Methodist Church.
Surviving are two sons: Winfield "Wink" (Debbie) DeWitt III of Florence, C. Thomas "Tom" (Dorothy) DeWitt of Hilton Head, a daughter, Betsy D. (David) Forrest of Hampton, SC, grandchildren: Kendall DeWitt, Gregg DeWitt, Erin (Bryan) Miller, Megan DeWitt, John (Crystal) Forrest, Lyn (Scott) Ballard; great-grandchildren Julia Forrest and Grayson Ballard, sisters: Martha Grace Weere of FL, Madge Hutchinson, Barbara Howle both of Darlington, Lou (Chuck) Spear of Columbia, a brother, Sonny ˜Calvin" (Winnie) Rabb of Darlington, and a sister-in-law Susan DeWitt of Darlington. Also, step-children, Ray (Janice) Galloway, Emily (Kem) Lunn, step-grandchildren: Meagan Lunn, Travis Lunn, Les (Kelly) Galloway, Ryan (Dohnia) Galloway; step-great-grandchildren, Logan and Luke Galloway, Dohnia Elizabeth Galloway.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jim DeWitt, a daughter-in-law, Donna DeWitt and a brother, Thomas Rabb.The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM at Belk Funeral on Monday, February 27th. Memorials may be made to Philadelphia Southern Methodist Church, 1665 Philadelphia Street, Darlington, SC 29532.
A Guestbook is available online at www.belkfuneralhome.com

Re: Obit of Alice Rabb Jorgensen

MindyKomarek — 2012-02-22 20:29:23Z

This is my paternal grandmother.

Obit of Lillian Brewer Ballenger Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2012-02-12 02:24:44Z

Winston-Salem Journal
Winston-Salem, NC

December 6, 2011

Lillian Brewer Rabb

WINSTON-SALEM - Lillian Brewer Rabb Oct. 20, 1918 - Dec. 4, 2011 Lillian Brewer Rabb, 93, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born October 20, 1918 in Winston-Salem, the daughter of the late Fred Madison Brewer and Etta Estelle Butner Brewer. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William J. Ballenger and her second husband, Robert Rabb. Also preceding her in death were her brothers, Grady Brewer, Frank Brewer, Fred Brewer, and Tommy Brewer; sisters, Elizabeth White, Zelmo Reid, Mary Anna Wooten, Ruth Beck, and Fleeta Brewer; sons-in-law, Herbert Poole, Jerry Howell, and Pete Pihos; and daughter-in-law, Lois Ballenger. Mrs. Rabb is survived by her five children, Anthony Ballenger, Donna Pihos-Howell, Bill Ballenger (Kitti), Stan Ballenger (Brenda), and Jack Ballenger; grandchildren, Luke Poole, Wesley Poole (Alexis), Melissa Pihos, Jay Ballenger (Jen), Page Ballenger (Nicole), Jason Ballenger (Jennifer), and Lance McPeak; and great-grandchildren, Daisy Ballenger and Macy McPeak; a brother, Jimmy Brewer (Delma), and several loving nieces and nephews. Mrs. Rabb was of Moravian heritage (the Butners and Heges of Bethabara), with ancestors arriving in 1755 with the second group (but first group of married couples) to settle Bethabara. She graduated from Clemmons High School, finishing in 11 years after skipping a year. She married and moved to Chapel Hill where she lived for 50 years. She was a homemaker for many years, raising her 5 children. She attended UNC-CH and when her children were older, went to work as manager of the Scientific Store Room which supplied UNC Memorial Hospital and the Physics and Chemistry departments. She worked 35 years, retiring at age 74. She was a member of the University Baptist Church for many years. Upon retiring, she moved to Winston-Salem where she was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, the church of her parents. Mrs. Rabb had many interests. She had an extensive library of gardening, nutrition, health, and herbal cures. She loved to garden and for many years grew a summer vegetable garden on a lot she owned in Winston-Salem. She always grew beautiful flowers and was a long-time member of the NC Botanical Gardens. She enjoyed entering and winning cooking contest, among them the Pillsbury Bake-Off where she was a finalist in New York in 1954. She was an avid Tar Heel fan and seldom missed football or basketball games. She was very interested in the political scene and never missed a chance to vote. She and a sister enjoyed traveling to many places and taking many cruises. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Bethel United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Smith officiating. The family will receive friends at 11:00 prior to the funeral. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family would like to give a special thanks to Lydia Prysock for her loving assistance to Mrs. Rabb and for her loving concern for the family. We also want to thanks friends and family for the loving support shown to us at this difficult time. Also, we will always remember the compassionate care and support of those who assisted us in the final days and hours at the Hospice Home. Thank you. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 2350 Bethel Church Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

Obit of Juanita Hale Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2012-02-12 02:20:40Z

Dignity Memorial

Juanita Hale Rabb
March 8, 1920 - August 23, 2011

RABB, Juanita Hale, 91, a resident of Montgomery, AL passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at Wesley Gardens Retirement Community. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Leak-Memory Chapel with Minister Brad Sullivan and Minster Tommy Gaither officiating. The family will receive friends from 9 to 11 am prior to the service. Mrs. Rabb was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Rabb. Survivors include one sister, Joyce H. Dillard (Bill), Birmingham, AL; two daughters, Juanda R. Gaither (Tommy), Texarkana, TX and Rita R. Entrekin (Dale), Pike Road, AL; one son, George A. Rabb (Judith), Chicago, IL; seven grandchildren, Andy Gaither (Katie), Chattanooga, TN, Lance Gaither (Lori), Fayetteville, AR, Travis Rabb (Georgeann), Ft. Rucker, AL, April Rabb, Greenville, SC, Hayley E. Barnett (Ray), Rockledge, FL, Paige Entrekin, Nashville, TN and Aynsley Entrekin, Chattanooga, TN; nine great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew; and five special caregivers. Serving as pallbearers will be Steve Bullington, Andy Gaither, Lance Gaither, Tracy Jones, Paul Scott, and Emile Vaughan. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the Vaughn Park Church of Christ Elders. Memorials may be made to AGAPE of Central Alabama, P O Box 230472, Montgomery, AL 36123. Arrangements under the direction of Leak Memory Chapel, Montgomery, AL.

Obit of John Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2012-02-07 20:38:45Z

Source: http://www.whhfuneralhome.com/

John Rabb

John Rabb, 91 of Llano, Texas passed away Monday, February 06, 2012. He was born August 7, 1920 to James Richard Rabb and Mamie Hartman in Llano, Texas. John married Janie Castro on August 10, 1996 in Johnson City, Texas. Mr. Rabb was a lifetime resident of Llano, a Veteran of the United States Air Force, a member of the Llano American Legion and was an active member of the First Christian Church. John loved fishing, hunting, dancing and he loved life and he lived it to the fullest. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Judith Wilson, one brother, Carl Rabb and two sisters, Wilma Rabb and Doris Rabb.

Survivors include his wife Janie Rabb of Llano, Texas; step-sons, Albert Hernandez and wife Tina of Llano, Texas and Louis Hernandez and wife Sylvia of Lampasas, Texas; daughter, Jean Hagood and husband M.D. of Austin, Texas; step-daughter, Veronica Ortiz and husband George of Marble Falls, Texas; brother, Sam Rabb and wife Mary of Llano, Texas; nieces, Carline Scott and husband Don of Llano, Texas, Ann Matlock of Llano, Texas and other nieces and nephews; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Richard Rabb, Russell Rabb, Jonathan Hagood, Louis Hernandez, George Ortiz and Bart Freeman

Honorary pallbearers will include, Veronica Ortiz, Fred Shaffer, Les Inman, Albert Hernandez and the Church family.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Gretel Morgan officiating, burial to follow at the Llano City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, 1105 Oatman Street Llano, TX 78643.

Obit of Willie Henry Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2012-01-25 19:38:44Z

Greenville News
Greenville, SC

January 25, 2012

Willie Henry Rabb (1924 - 2012)

Greenville

Willie Henry Rabb, 87, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Hammond L. and Maria Renrick Rabb.

Survivors: brothers, Renrick Rabb of New York and Walter R. Rabb of Raleigh, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral Service: Thursday, 2:00 PM at Gethsemane Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. - Watkins, Garrett & Woods Mortuary

Published in The Greenville News on January 25, 2012

Obit of Thomas Hilton Bates, Sr.

wcr1951_1 — 2011-12-26 20:11:50Z

Source: http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm...

Thomas Hilton Bates, Sr.
(September 3, 1935 - December 19, 2011)

Thomas Bates, Sr.

Thomas Hilton Bates, Sr., 76 of Eight Mile, AL passed away Monday, December 19, 2011 at his residence.

Visitation was held Tuesday, December 27, 2011 from 6 - 8 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 1 PM in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel, Columbus, MS. Interment will be in Memorial Gardens, Columbus, MS with Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS directing.

Mr. Bates was born September 3, 1935 in Liberty, MS to the late Hilton D. and Lula Mae Rabb Bates. He retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service and in 1993 he retired as an aircraft mechanic with Dynacorp, Columbus, MS. Mr. Bates enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and being surrounded by his family. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bates is preceded in death by his wife - Ina Mae Renfroe Bates; daughters - Wanda Ellen Bates, Bonita Joy Bates White; and granddaughter - Julie Hopper.

Mr. Bates is survived by his sons - Thomas Hilton (Tammy) Bates, Jr., Eight Mile, AL; Ronnie Bates, Millport, AL; daughter - Sherrie Denise (Mark) Bach, Aberdeen, MS; sisters - Inez Woods, McComb, MS; Wilma Lee Bates, McComb, MS; brother - Walter Bates, CO; grandchildren - Earnie Doyle White, Jr, Jonathan Wayne Gates, Jericho Bates, Amanda Bates, Thomas Bates, III, Bill Bates; and 5 great grandchildren.

Obit of James Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2011-12-10 18:48:40Z

The Monitor
McAllen, TX

December 10, 2011

JAMES RABB

PHARR - James Rabb of Pharr, Texas, 1949-2011, passed from this earth on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at the age of 62 at Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Rabb and his mother Martha J. Rabb. Survivors are his wife, Delrhonda Rabb; a daughter Natalie Fierek; two sons, Drew Rabb of Napa Valley and Aaron Rabb of Corpus Christi; twos sisters, Jane and Mary; and two granddaughters. For a number of years he worked in the family business, the Rabb Kimetico Water Company. Jim was an ex-marine and very proud of it. He was tough but returned from Vietnam with severe disabilities. In recent years he was plagued with incessant pain that would have incapacitated almost anyone. Yet, he and Delrhonda lived in their own home in Pharr with very little assistance.
There will be visitation with viewing at Skinner-Silva Funeral Home in Pharr from 8:30 am to 10:30 am on Monday, December 12, 2011; followed by a graveside service with Military Honors at the RGV State Veterans Cemetery in Mission at 11:00 am.
Services are entrusted to Skinner-Silva Funeral Home of Pharr.
Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

Obit of Lynne E. Millhoff Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2011-11-10 20:21:36Z

The Plain Dealer
Cleveland, OH

November 10-11, 2011

RABB LYNN E. RABB (nee Millhoff), was called home to the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved wife of the late Donald; dearest mother of Brittany Ruth Rabb; dear sister of Kirk Millhoff (Faythe), Paula Millhoff, Ann Buchheit (Michael) and Bob Millhoff (Leslie); loving daughter of the late Ruth H. and Harry K. Millhoff; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in memory of Lynn, to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.PanCan.org) or University Hospitals of Cleveland, Seidman Cancer Center. Memorial Service Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at South Euclid-Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 1534 South Green Road, South Euclid. VISITATION AT THE CHURCH FROM 10:00 A.M. UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE. Interment Lake View Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS BY SCHULTE & MAHON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME 216-381-4000 www.schultemahonmurphy.com

Obit of Bobbie Rabb Lankford

wcr1951_1 — 2011-10-31 17:29:37Z

The Gaston Gazette
Gastonia, NC

October 31, 2011

Bobbie Rabb Lankford* (1934-2011)

CHERRYVILLE - Bobbie Rabb Lankford, 77, of 116 Odus St., peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Hospice at Wendover in Shelby.
Bobbie was born on May 15, 1934 in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Corrin and Clara McCullough Rabb. She was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church of Cherryville and a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Carl Carlton Lankford, four daughters, Anita Pfeifer, Jonnie Conner and husband Charlie all of Cherryville, Tammi London and husband Randy of Monroe, Misty Seward and husband Tre` of Rock Hill, SC; a son, David Brown and wife Debbie of North Wilkes-boro; Bobbie was blessed with eight grandchildren, Joshua Dellinger, April Yoder, Amanda Emmerling, Holly Skibo, Ryan London, Jennifer Simpson, Tabitha Baxter and Lewis Seward and four great grandchildren, Will Skibo, Bella London, Conner Emmerling and Kian Baxter.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers Bill and Cecil Rabb and a sister Shirley Currence.
Visitation will be at any time at the home.
A celebration of life service will be held at Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Monday, October 31, 2011 with the Revs. Mike Staton and Winston Morrison officiating.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr. Shelby, NC 28150 or to Gideon's International Gaston North Camp, c/o/ Bill Mauney, 122 Oak Tree Lane, Cherryville, NC 28021.
A guest register is available at www.stameyfuneralhome.com
Stamey~Cherryville Funeral Home is serving the Lankford family.

Obit of Beatrice Rabb Dickinson

wcr1951_1 — 2011-10-20 16:41:21Z

Mobile Register
Mobile, AL

October 20-21, 2011

Beatrice Rabb Dickinson

Beatrice Rabb Dickinson a native of Claiborne, La and a resident of Mobile, AL, boarded the "Glory Train" for eternal life October 18, 2011. She is proceeded in death by her daughter: Bennie Ruth Dickinson, Parents: Alfred Rabb, Sr. & Carrie Davis Rabb: three Brothers and seven sisters. She leaves to treasure her memories, relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, Ocr. 22, 2011 at Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church #2, 251 N. Layfayette St. Mobile, AL at 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Funeral hour. Rev. Hubert Baker Officiating. Interment: Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens. Lovett's Funeral Chapel, directing.

Obit of Patrice Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2011-09-22 16:42:27Z

Houston Chronicle
Houston, TX

September 22, 2011

Patrice Rabb

Patrice Rabb, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 2, 2011 at the age of 55. Patrice was born October 22, 1955, and she was a longtime resident of Brenham and Houston. She is survived by her life partner, Douglas Childs, brothers, Roger Rabb and William "Buddy" J. Rabb, nephews, Judd and Terrell, and niece, Amy. Patrice is predeceased by her mother and father, Catherine Hagewood and William Rabb.
Patrice attended Texas A&M and received her Masters degree in History from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Her first job was at the Lighthouse of Houston, and she later owned and operated Antique Plating Company for ten years. She worked at the Carlton House in River Oaks from 1996 until 2010 where she earned the respect and friendship of her co-workers.
Patrice enjoyed traveling and spent time in Europe on University of St. Thomas study aboard trips working on History and other studies. Her interest in history and literature led to her membership in the Ladies Reading Club and Altrusa International Club of Houston, and she authored several articles on the contributions of women in the formation of our state.
In accordance with her wishes, there will be a private service for family at the Chapel of St. Basil. To honor Patrice's memory, memorial contributions may be made to UST, Chapel of St. Basil, 3800 Montrose Blvd. Houston, Texas 77092.

Obit of Anna Rhea Lawrence Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2011-09-06 01:14:30Z

Shreveport Times
Shreveport, LA

July 15, 2011

Anna Rhea Lawrence Rabb

HAYNESVILLE, LA - Funeral services will be held for Anna Rhea Lawrence Rabb, 89, at the Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Homer, LA on Friday, July 22, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Willard Moore and Rev. Jerry West. Interment will follow at New Ramah Cemetery in Millerton, LA. The family will receive friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Homer, LA on Thursday from 5:00 til 8:00 p.m.

Anna Rhea was born December 3, 1921 in Melbourne, AR to Joseph Edward Lawrence and Bessie Jane Cooper Lawrence. She was reared in Harrison, AR where she met Don Ivan Rabb while he was at boot camp. They were married November 16, 1940 and moved to Emerson, AR, where they reared their two daughters and later to Millerton, LA. At the age of 40, Anna Rhea earned her LPN license and practiced nursing at Homer Memorial Hospital and Heritage Manor Nursing Home. On February 2, 1998, Don Ivan passed away and Anna Rhea moved to Haynesville to be closer to her daughters. She was a loving and nurturing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who always put the needs of others before her own. She enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, cooking and canning, but she mostly loved being a grandmother. On Tuesday, July 19th, surrounded by her family, Anna Rhea finished her course and went to be with her Lord and Savior.

Anna Rhea was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Don Ivan Rabb; one sister, Augusta Mae (Gussie) Lawrence Morris; three brothers, Clem Leon Lawrence, Grady Elmo Lawrence, and Joseph Dale Lawrence; two great-grandsons, Timothy Mark Bailey, Jr. and Kenneth Mark Cole.

She is survived by two daughters, Jimmie Sue Rabb Odom and son-in-law, Howard of Colquitt, LA and Linda Rabb Sneed and son-in-law, Bo, of Haynesville; sisters, Edna Edwards of Blue Springs, MO, Louise Ruble and husband, James of Harrison, AR, Reba Vick of Harrison, AR; brothers, Joseph Edward (Jay) Lawrence, Jr. and wife, Marcille of Harrison, AR, and Allen David Lawrence and wife, Donna of Prairie Village, KS; very special sister-in-law, Faye Morgan of Shongaloo and brothers-in-law, Ray Rabb of Haynesville and Glenn Rabb and wife, Jan of Emerson, AR; grandchildren, Rebecca Ann Odom Lowery and husband, Scott of Homer, Donita Fay Odom Blackwell and husband Jeff of Parkers Chapel, AR, Tammy Sue Odom Jones and husband Michael of Downsville, LA, Paula Jo Odom Millwee and husband Derrick of Colquitt, and Mitchell Sean English of Haynesville; great-grandchildren, Adam Paul Scott Lowery and wife Angie of Richardson, TX, William Cody Lowery of Homer, Michael Craig Cole of Parkers Chapel, AR, Sidney Chase and Cameron Ryan Jones of Downsville, Lexy Nicole Millwee of Village, AR, and Alyssa Loreanna and Mitchell Wade English of Haynesville; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

The family extends a special thank you to Sue, Tina and Bobbie for the love and compassion shown during Anna Rhea's illness.

For friends considering memorials honoring Anna Rhea, her family suggests The American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society .

Obit of Irving W. Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2011-08-25 23:59:01Z

The Boston Globe
Boston, MA

August 25, 2011

Irving W. Rabb

RABB, Irving W. Age 98, of Cambridge, on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. For 65 years, beloved husband of the late Charlotte "Dolly" (Frank). Loving father of Betty & Jack Schafer of San Francisco, CA and Dr. James & Melinda Rabb of Weston. Cherished grandfather of Daniel, Sam and Sophia Rabb, Julie Schneider, Kate Riccardi and Debra Hakman; great-grandfather of Benjamin and Daniel Schneider, Noah, Gabriel and Jacob Riccardi and Joshua, Tyler and Sydney Hakman. Dear brother of the late Sidney Rabb, Norman Rabb and Jeanette Solomon. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston (parking available on the Riverway). on Friday, August 26 at 10:00 am. Burial at Adath Jeshurun, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury. Following burial, memorial observance will be at his late residence until 6:00 pm, Saturday evening 7-9 pm, and Sunday 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of one's choice. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

Obit of John Larry Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2011-08-17 17:10:15Z

Shreveport Times
Shreveport, LA

August 17, 2011

John Larry Rabb

SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for John Larry Rabb, age 85, will be held at 10:30am on Aug. 18 in the chapel of Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, Shreveport, La. Officiating will be Bro. John Harp, Associate Pastor of Brookwood Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8pm on Wed. Aug. 17 at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be held at 3pm on Thursday at Cook Town Cemetery in Ruston, La.

Larry, as he was known to everyone, was born in Ruston La. on July 21, 1926 to John Purvis and Nova Calahan Rabb. Larry served in the Army-Air Force during WWII. He was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University. He was a retired air traffic controller and had a second career as a gunsmith at Brittains Loan and Jewelers. He was a longtime member of Brookwood Baptist Church.

He was predeceased by his parents, sister LeNoir Rabb Welch, brother Joe W. Rabb, and great-grandson Jason Randall Rabb.

He is survived by his wife of 57years, Drusilla Nolley Rabb, sons Phillip Rabb, Glenn Rabb, Jason Rabb, grandsons Jeffrey Rabb, Bryan Rabb, John Rabb, granddaughters Donna Rabb, Tracy Rabb, Jordan Rabb, and one great-grandson, two great granddaughters, two nephews and two nieces.

Family suggests donations be made to Louisiana Baptists Children's Home, 7200 Desiard Street, Monroe La-71203.

Obit of Kenneth Austin Hamilton

wcr1951_1 — 2011-08-13 17:06:31Z

The Advertiser
Lafayette, LA

August 13, 2011

Kenneth Austin Hamilton

(November 6, 1941 - August 9, 2011)

LAFAYETTE - Kenneth Hamilton went to be with our Lord on August 9, 2011 at the age of 69, surrounded by his loving family at Lafayette General Hospital. Memorial services, conducted by Pastor Steve Horn, will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Lafayette. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette on Friday, August 12, 2011, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and on Saturday at First Baptist Church of Lafayette from 10:00am until the time of service.

Mr. Hamilton was born in Alexandria, LA, and resided in Lafayette and Shreveport, LA. Before moving back to Lafayette, he honored the Lord as an Ordained Deacon at Grawood Baptist Church, in Shreveport, LA, then was an active member of First Baptist Church of Lafayette. He served our country for 8 years in the US Air Force as a Tech Sergeant in the 6927th Security Squadron, stationed at Okinowa, Philippines, Vietnam, and San Antonio. Ken Hamilton worked for over 20 years in the oil field industry as a Mud Engineer at NL Baroid, and a Drilling Foreman for Sun Oil. His second career was an educator for Comeaux and Acadiana High. His passions included writing poetry, golf, and chess, swinging on his porch swing and reading his well worn bible, but most of all he loved playing with his five grandchildren and writing them love filled letters with his thoughts and advice for their young lives. Ken Hamilton lived his life by his favorite verse: "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15.

Left to cherish his memory: his wife of 47 yrs, Kathy Ducharme Hamilton of Lafayette; one son, Dwayne Scott Hamilton and his wife Gloria of San Antonio, Texas; one daughter, Debbie Hamilton Henry of Shreveport/Bossier; his precious grandchildren, Donovan Patrick Henry, Joshua Walker Henry, Katherine Marie Hamilton, Emily Grace Henry, and Abigail Rose Hamilton; one brother, Ronald George Hamilton of Lafayette; sister-in-law, Trudie Lavergne Hamilton of Mesquite, Texas, and loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, and a host of lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack E. Hamilton and Sybil Rabb Hamilton, and one brother, Jack E. Hamilton, Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Donovan Henry, Joshua Henry, Jon Hamilton, Darren Hamilton, David Ducharme, Jeff Ducharme, Gary Ducharme, and Lee Ducharme.

The Family would like to thank the staff of Daybreak Adult Daycare, especially Barbara, Tina and Roxanne. Also a special thanks to part-time caregiver, Rosa.

Personal condolences may be sent to the Hamilton family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.

Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Obit of Rosie Lee Turner

wcr1951_1 — 2011-08-05 16:59:41Z

The Salisbury Post
Salisbury, NC

August 5, 2011

Rosie Lee Turner

SALISBURY - Rosie Lee Turner, formerly of White Rock Avenue, Granite Quarry, died Aug. 1, 2011, at Autumn Care of Salisbury.

Born Oct. 12, 1923, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Willie Turner and Iola Rabb Turner. A graduate of Dunbar High School in East Spencer, she was a member of White Rock AME Zion Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Willie Turner Jr., Thomas Turner Sr., Jessie James Turner; and two sisters, Bertha Mae Turner and Mattie "Matt"Turner Thompson.

Survivors include one brother, Robert (Alice) Turner of Kokomo, Ind.; two sisters-in-law, Earlene Turner and Edrena Turner Beatty; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation: 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7 at White Rock AME Zion Church located in Granite Quarry.

Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7 at White Rock AME Zion Church with the Rev. Morgan Glenn officiating.

Interment: White Rock AME Zion Church Cemetery.

The family is also receiving friends at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Edrena Turner Beatty, 185 Aggrey Ave., Granite Quarry.

Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.nobleandkelsey.com

Obit of Anna Rhea Lawrence Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2011-07-21 18:06:45Z

Shreveport Times
Shreveport, LA

July 21, 2011

Anna Rhea Lawrence Rabb

HAYNESVILLE, LA - Funeral services will be held for Anna Rhea Lawrence Rabb, 89, at the Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Homer, LA on Friday, July 22, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Willard Moore and Rev. Jerry West. Interment will follow at New Ramah Cemetery in Millerton, LA. The family will receive friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Homer, LA on Thursday from 5:00 til 8:00 p.m.

Anna Rhea was born December 3, 1921 in Melbourne, AR to Joseph Edward Lawrence and Bessie Jane Cooper Lawrence. She was reared in Harrison, AR where she met Don Ivan Rabb while he was at boot camp. They were married November 16, 1940 and moved to Emerson, AR, where they reared their two daughters and later to Millerton, LA. At the age of 40, Anna Rhea earned her LPN license and practiced nursing at Homer Memorial Hospital and Heritage Manor Nursing Home. On February 2, 1998, Don Ivan passed away and Anna Rhea moved to Haynesville to be closer to her daughters. She was a loving and nurturing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who always put the needs of others before her own. She enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, cooking and canning, but she mostly loved being a grandmother. On Tuesday, July 19th, surrounded by her family, Anna Rhea finished her course and went to be with her Lord and Savior.

Anna Rhea was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Don Ivan Rabb; one sister, Augusta Mae (Gussie) Lawrence Morris; three brothers, Clem Leon Lawrence, Grady Elmo Lawrence, and Joseph Dale Lawrence; two great-grandsons, Timothy Mark Bailey, Jr. and Kenneth Mark Cole.

She is survived by two daughters, Jimmie Sue Rabb Odom and son-in-law, Howard of Colquitt, LA and Linda Rabb Sneed and son-in-law, Bo, of Haynesville; sisters, Edna Edwards of Blue Springs, MO, Louise Ruble and husband, James of Harrison, AR, Reba Vick of Harrison, AR; brothers, Joseph Edward (Jay) Lawrence, Jr. and wife, Marcille of Harrison, AR, and Allen David Lawrence and wife, Donna of Prairie Village, KS; very special sister-in-law, Faye Morgan of Shongaloo and brothers-in-law, Ray Rabb of Haynesville and Glenn Rabb and wife, Jan of Emerson, AR; grandchildren, Rebecca Ann Odom Lowery and husband, Scott of Homer, Donita Fay Odom Blackwell and husband Jeff of Parkers Chapel, AR, Tammy Sue Odom Jones and husband Michael of Downsville, LA, Paula Jo Odom Millwee and husband Derrick of Colquitt, and Mitchell Sean English of Haynesville; great-grandchildren, Adam Paul Scott Lowery and wife Angie of Richardson, TX, William Cody Lowery of Homer, Michael Craig Cole of Parkers Chapel, AR, Sidney Chase and Cameron Ryan Jones of Downsville, Lexy Nicole Millwee of Village, AR, and Alyssa Loreanna and Mitchell Wade English of Haynesville; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

The family extends a special thank you to Sue, Tina and Bobbie for the love and compassion shown during Anna Rhea's illness.

For friends considering memorials honoring Anna Rhea, her family suggests The American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society .

Obit of Jane Griffin Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2011-07-17 21:05:04Z

Austin American-Statesman
Austin, TX

April 20, 2011

Jane Rabb

Jane Rabb passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011. She was brave, courageous, beautiful and magnificent. She will be deeply missed. Jane loved her family fiercely and fought courageously to protect them. She was affectionately known as "Mom" and "Grandma" by many. She loved life and family. Her treasures were her family. We have all lost a big part of our lives with Jane's passing. We will miss her sweet presence always. We feel her with us in our hearts and we anticipate the joy of that reunion when we join her again forever. Jane was preceded in death by her father, James Denson Griffin; sister, Margie Griffin; her precious children, Jonathan, Kenneth Wayne, Cecilia, and Theresa; and her sweet grandson, Geoffrey Wagnor. Jane is survived by her husband of 53 years, Isaac "Ike" Rabb; son, Geoffrey Rabb; daughters, Ann Marie Wagnor-White and husband, Eddie, Denise Rabb Ormand and husband, Rob, and Reneé Rabb; her adored grandchildren and their spouses, Kevin Simerka, Jay Simerka, Janeé Ormand, Johnny Ormand, Robby Ormand, Courtney Rabb, Kelsey Rabb, and Shelby Rabb; great- grandchildren, Amber Simerka, Matthew Simerka, and Chase Jon-Isaac Simerka; her mother, Margaret Bayless Griffin; and her sister, Ellen Smith. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2011 at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2011 in the Chapel of Cook-Walden/ Forest Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park. Condolences may be made at www.cookwaldenforestoaks.com.

Obit of Mary Anna Willis

wcr1951_1 — 2011-07-13 16:45:44Z

The Virginia-Pilot
Norfolk, VA

July 13, 2011

Mary A. Willis CHESAPEAKE - Mary Anna Willis, 62, died July 9, 2011. Miss Willis was born in Norfolk to the late Donald and Lorine Rabb Willis. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, an avid gardener and loved baking. Miss Willis was predeceased by siblings, Rosebud Clark, Ben Willis and Helen Willis. Left to cherish her memory are siblings, Lorin Dean Willis of Chesapeake and Glenn Willis of Flint, Mich.; nephews, Charles Clark (Michelle) and John Willis; close friends, Joyce Preece, Eleanor Bateman, Bill and Bonnie Wellman, all of Chesapeake; and faithful companion and pet, Dutch. A memorial service will be held Friday at 6 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 818 Waters Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322 (phone 547-7367) with Pastor Neal A. Polaske officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the church. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com.

Obit of James Edward Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2011-06-03 15:59:22Z

The Press-Register
Mobile, AL

June 2, 2011
James Edward Rabb, was born on November 2, 1931, in Atmore, AL, to the late May Sue Thames and John Rabb. He was a life-long resident of Mobile, AL and a faithful member of Corinthians Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Parthenia Rabb. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted family; two daughters, Lucinda (Glen) Watson and Kenzel Sims; son, Davey Rabb; two sisters, Evell Johnson and Mamie; brother, John Rabb; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. His remains will lie in state on Friday, June 3, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Small's Mortuary, Mobile. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral hour at Corinthians Missionary Baptist Church, 451 Weinacker Avenue, Mobile, AL 36605. Interment will follow in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens, Theodore, AL. DIGNIFIED AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO SMALL'S MORTUARY, 950 SOUTH BROAD STREET, MOBILE, AL 36603.

Obit of Carolyn Rabb Gardebled

wcr1951_1 — 2011-05-27 17:27:29Z

Shreveport Times
Shreveport, LA

May 27, 2011

Mrs. Carolyn Rabb Gardebled

RUSTON, LA - Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn Rabb Gardebled, age 81 of Ruston, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Owens Memorial Chapel. Dr. Rick Byargeon will be officiating. Burial will follow in Cook Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

Mrs. Gardebled was born November 18, 1929 in Ruston to Arthur Joel Rabb and Norma Lee Simmons Rabb. She died May 25, 2011 in Sulphur. Mrs. Gardebled was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and working in her yard, collecting bird figurines and watching birds in her yard. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Liston Anthony (L.J.) Gardebled, her brothers: Harold Rabb and Herbert Rabb; her sister: Lorraine Laurance and her parents.

Mrs. Gardebled is survived by her three sons: Barry Gardebled and wife Patricia of Abu Dhabi, UAE, Paul Gardebled and wife Renee of Mandeville and Brent Gardebled and wife Susan of Sulphur; three grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Visitation will be held Friday, May 27, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Owens Memorial Chapel. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com.

Obit of Freda Lipkin Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2011-05-17 16:49:06Z

Philadelphia Inquirer & Philadelphia Daily News
Philadelphia, PA

May 17, 2011

FREDA (Lipkin) RABB

RABB FREDA (nee Lipkin), May 16, 2011. A Veteran of WW II Army RN, of Philadelphia PA. Mother of Charles Rabb and Alden Rabb. Grandmother of Deborah Kutner. Also survived by 3 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at 11 A.M., at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Trevose, Bucks Co., PA.

www.levinefuneral.com

Obit of James "Jim" Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2011-05-16 15:51:26Z

The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, OK

May 16, 2011

James Rabb

"Jim" Rabb June 12, 1978 - May 12, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY James Warren "Jim" Rabb was born June 12, 1978 in Chicago, IL, and passed away May 12, 2011. He graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 2001 with a B.S. in Marketing. He is survived by his wife, Cherish Hinds Rabb; and son, Jaxon Noah; parents, John and Lois Rabb of Naperville, IL; sisters: Lori Fensterman and husband Justin of Denver, CO; and Julie Rabb of Naperville. Jim was a Neuro Specialist for Codman of Johnson & Johnson Corporation. Jim treasured his wife and son, made and kept friends wherever he went. His service will be held at the Spring Creek Baptist Church, 11701 MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73162, at 2:00pm on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Memorial gifts can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Obit of Betty Rabb Pridgen

wcr1951_1 — 2011-05-15 18:41:11Z

Express-News
San Antonio, TX

May 15, 2011

Betty Rabb Pridgen, the daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. William Edward Rabb, of Atlanta, TX, and the wife of Dr. James Edward Pridgen, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011 at her home. She was blessed with a beautiful singing voice, and received her Music degree at the University of Texas in Austin, where she taught voice. She then attended Juilliard School of Music in New York. The following year, she had her own radio program on KWKH in Shreveport, LA. During WWII, she sang for many USO shows. When her husband, Dr. Pridgen, was in his surgical residency at Mayo Clinic at Rochester, Minnesota, she was one of the soloists for the Rochester Symphony Orchestra, the Rochester Methodist church, and the Rochester Music Society. After they moved to San Antonio in 1951, she was a member and soloist at the Alamo Heights United Methodist Church. She was a member of the San Antonio Junior League, Methodist Church Auxiliary, a lifetime member of the Blue Bird Auxiliary of the Methodist Hospital, member of the Tuesday Musical Club, The Battle of Flowers Association, The Argyle Club and The San Antonio Country Club. She sang for many charity and service organizations. She recorded many songs during her musical career. Her family retains recordings of her music and treasures reliving her lifetime love of music. To live in the hearts of others is never to die. She was a loving wife and mother and will live in our hearts forever. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Gay and husband, Steve Swanson; Carol Lee and husband, Gerry Storey; and son, James E. Pridgen, II; six grandchildren: Kelly and Bethany Gray; Clint and Clair Storey, Erin Pridgen and husband, Erik Phelps; Jennifer Pridgen. She is also survived by her sister; Marilee Rabb Chapman and husband, Dean; nieces, Dawn Chapman Herwood and husband, Gary; Dr. Suzanne Chapman Reams and husband, Joel. Her family wishes to express their appreciation for the outstanding healthcare to her doctors and healthcare providers, Mrs. Beatrice Trevino and Mrs. Angie Rocha.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
TUESDAY
MAY 17, 2011
2:00 P.M.
ALAMO HEIGHTS UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
825 E. BASSE RD.
Rev. Dr. David McNitzky officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alamo Heights United Methodist Church, 825 E. Basse Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209, or to James E. Pridgen, MD Scholarship Trust, (for medical students at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio) 7522 Shadylane, San Antonio, TX 78209. You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com

Obit of Jane M. Griffin Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2011-05-10 16:28:19Z

Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home
Austin, TX

Jane M. Griffin Rabb
July 10, 1937 - April 18, 2011

Jane Rabb passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011. She was brave, courageous, beautiful and magnificent. She will be deeply missed.

Jane loved her family fiercely and fought courageously to protect them. She was affectionately known as "Mom" and "Grandma" by many. She loved life and family. Her treasures were her family. We have all lost a big part of our lives with Jane's passing. We will miss her sweet presence always. We feel her with us in our hearts and we anticipate the joy of that reunion when we join her again forever.

Jane was preceded in death by her father, James Denson Griffin; sister, Margie Griffin; her precious children, Jonathan, Kenneth Wayne, Cecilia, and Theresa; and her sweet grandson, Geoffrey Wagnor.

Jane is survived by her husband of 53 years, Isaac "Ike" Rabb; son, Geoffrey Rabb; daughters, Ann Marie Wagnor-White and husband, Eddie, Denise Rabb Ormand and husband, Rob, and Reneé Rabb; her adored grandchildren and their spouses, Kevin Simerka, Jay Simerka, Janeé Ormand, Johnny Ormand, Robby Ormand, Courtney Rabb, Kelsey Rabb, and Shelby Rabb; great-grandchildren, Amber Simerka, Matthew Simerka, and Chase Jon-Isaac Simerka; her mother, Margaret Bayless Griffin; and her sister, Ellen Smith.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2011 at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2011 in the Chapel of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park.

Obit of Dianna M. Newton

wcr1951_1 — 2011-05-06 16:03:45Z

Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, CA

May 5-6, 2011

Dianna M. Newton, 72, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011 in her home surrounded by family.
Dianna was born October 25, 1938 in El Centro. She graduated from Imperial High School in 1955 and furthered studies at IVC and San Diego State University. Dianna worked for the Imperial County Municipal Court system as deputy Chief Court Administrator. After retirement she was an elected Board Member to the Elementary School District for 17 years. She also represented the School Board of Trustees as Assembly Delegate to the California School Board Association. With a passion to help in the community she volunteered her efforts to many causes to include Pioneers Museum of Imperial County as Board Member and Curator of the African American Gallery, Advisory Committee Member with the State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation at Centinela State Prison, as well as Advisory Committee Member with the El Centro Police Department. Her proudest achievement was serving as 3 term President of the El Centro Community Senior Club. For many years she also served as Executive Secretary to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Albert Newton Jr., of Mesa Development Center, Las Cruces, N.M., a family owned water company. Dianna was an active and faithful member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church for 52 years fulfilling her Christian duties in many areas of the church. "Nani," as she was affectionately called by her family, enjoyed working cross word puzzles, family gatherings, and played a mean game of Spades and Domino's, and was an avid fan of the Los Angeles Lakers.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Emma Estella Rabb; stepfather, Prentiss Rabb Sr.; sister, Dolores Rabb; and brother, Prentiss Rabb Jr.
Dianna is survived by and leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 52 years, Albert W. Newton Jr. of El Centro; daughters, Natalia R. Newton of San Diego, CA., Sonya D. Newton of El Centro; son, Albert W. Newton III of El Centro; father, Emanuel Osborne of El Centro; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and numerous additional family and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday, May 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hems Brothers Mortuary in El Centro. Services will be Tuesday, May 10 at 11 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Episcopal Church, corner of 5th and Orange St. Internment will immediately follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
*(Those preferring visitation on Tuesday must arrive 1 hour prior to 11 a.m. service)

Obit of Anne Ellerbe Rabb Knopf

wcr1951_1 — 2011-05-03 16:03:14Z

The State
Columbia, SC

May 3, 2011

Anne Ellerbe Knopf

UNION - Mrs. Anne Ellerbe Rabb Knopf, age 52, wife of Julian Richard 'Rick' Knopf of 104 Beechtree Place, Union, went home to be with her Lord, Sunday May 1, 2011.

Mrs. Knopf was born in Winnsboro, April 13, 1959, a daughter of the late Rogers L. Rabb, Sr. and Mary Florence 'Flossie' McManus Rabb. She was employed with the Union County School System as an art teacher at the Jonesville Elementary/Middle School. Mrs. Knopf was a 1977 graduate of Union High School, attended the University of South Carolina and received her BFA degree in Studio Art from Converse College in 2000. Mrs Knopf was of the Methodist faith.

Surviving in addition to her husband are two brothers: Rogers L. 'Bo' Rabb, Jr. and wife Melanie of Union and William R. Rabb, II and wife Teressa of Buffalo. Mrs. Knopf was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth Suzanne 'Betsy' Rabb.

A visitation will be held from 7:00 until 9:00 PM Thursday, May 5, 2011 at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Unbroken Chain Foundation, P.O. Box 10188, San Rafael, CA 94912.

The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. www.holcombefuneralhomes.com

Obit of Joseph M. Arconti, Sr.

wcr1951_1 — 2011-04-27 21:19:46Z

Akron Beacon Journal
Akron, OH

April 26-27, 2011

Joseph M. Arconti Sr.

Joseph M. Arconti, Sr., 78, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away April 25, 2011.

He was born in Akron, Ohio on January 25, 1933 to the late Angelo and Julia (Rabb) Arconti. Joe graduated from North High School in 1951 and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He proudly served in Korea during the Korean Conflict. Joe was a 50 year member of Bricklayers Local 7 and retired as the Northern Ohio Administrator for District Council Local 7. He was a longtime member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and BPO Elks #1923.

He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 53 years, Loretta (Miragliotta) Arconti; daughters, LuAnn Arconti and Julie (Wally) White; sons, Joseph M. Arconti, Jr., Anthony (Megan) Arconti, and Michael G. Arconti; dear brother, Thomas F. Arconti; grandchildren, Ryan and Christine Wiley (Steve Boak), Jacob A., Kaylyn, and Paige Arconti, Brandon and Bailey White; great-grandson, Jacob S. Arconti; beloved doxies, Fritz and Gracie; good friend, Ray Lafeber; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The family wishes to thank Drs. Dankoff and Patel, and Summa/Hospice for Joe's excellent care.

Family and friends may call on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at CLIFFORD-SHOEMAKER FUNERAL HOME, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. Prayers will be Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a 10 a.m. funeral mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1905 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, with Rev. Fr. Thomas W. McCann officiating. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Falls Cancer Club, P.O. Box 3244, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerAkron.com. (NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334)

Obit of Gloria D. Remster Rabb

wcr1951_1 — 2011-04-24 15:51:47Z

Flint Journal
Flint, MI

April 24, 2011

Gloria D. Rabb

RABB, Gloria D. (Remster) - Of Swartz Creek, age 70, died Friday, April 22, 2011 at her residence. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Twin Cities Baptist Church, G-5339 South Saginaw Street, Pastor Pete Wardlow officiating. Burial in Crestwood Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to Genesys Hospice. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Monday at the Swartz Funeral Home. Mrs. Rabb will be at the church from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time of the service. Gloria was born in Flint, Michigan on June 9, 1940. She married David Rabb on September 12, 1959. Surviving are her husband, David; daughter, Kim Rush; three grandchildren, Andrew and wife Emily, Kali and Kassidy; brother, Lonnie and wife Janice Remster; many brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Remster and Rita Downing and sister, Roxanne Easlick. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com

RABB Robert I - Vietnam Wall section 11W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-04-20 14:57:32Z

RABB Robert I - Vietnam Wall section 11W

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Obit of Sister Minnie Lee Rabb Welch

wcr1951_1 — 2011-04-17 02:02:01Z

Press-Register
Mobile, AL

April 15, 2011

Sister Minnie Lee Rabb Welch

WELCH Sister Minnie Lee Rabb Welch (affectionately called "Aunt Minnie,") exchanged life for eternity on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. She was the oldest of six children born to the union of Roosevelt Rabb and Ida Scarborough Rabb. Minnie attended elementary and high school in Monroe County and was a graduate of Alabama State University. She retired from the Monroe County Board of Education after 30 years as an elementary school educator. She was a member of the Central Missionary Baptist Church of Prichard, AL and a member of Ruth Choice Chapter No. 821 of the Eastern Star, P.H.A. of Perdue Hill, Alabama. Minnie leaves to cherish her precious memory her husband of 56 years John Lee Welch, two daughters, Jacqueline Delores Welch (Larry) Woolfolk and Cynthia Denise Hill; surrogate sons, Aubrey and Alexis Bell and Rev. Warrick E. Maye; surrogate daughters, Marquita Welch Lomax and Shermanita Howard McCants; sister, Zola Rabb (Charles) Lett; two brothers Samuel (Aquilla) Rabb and Theodore (Joyce) Rabb; grandchildren, Lawrence K. Woolfolk and TaMichael D. Hill; a great grandson, Carter K. Woolfolk, sister-in-law, Annie Bell Welch; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held at Azalea Funeral Service, Inc. 352 State Street, Mobile, AL on Friday, April 15, 2011 from 3P.M. until 5P.M. and on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 9A.M. until the 11A.M. Funeral hour at the Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 210 Clark Avenue, Prichard, AL 36610, Reverend Sylvester Adams, Pastor and Reverend Harry B. Pugh, officiating.

Sylvia and Israel Rabb, late of Buffalo, New York

marian.lewis — 2011-04-15 18:29:26Z

Sylvia (formerly Lazarus) was my father's sister, born about 1903, and Israel was her husband. He worked at Curtiss-Wright Corporation during WWII, but that is all I know about him. Sylvia died in 2000; I believe he died much earlier. Any information would be most appreciated.

Re: RABB OR RARARB

grovsmit — 2011-04-13 03:49:47Z

Hi my name is Grover Smith Sr. , my mom is Mary Sibley-Smith the daughter of Bertha Rabb daughter of James Bunyan Rabb son of Alonzo Tyler Rabb a veteran of Wilkerson County Jeff Davis Guards ,a Sgt in Co. D , 21ST Infantry Regiment Mississippi , Col. Humphreys Regt. part of Barksdale's Brigade McLaws Div. Longstreet's command part of the Army of Northern Virgina . Served From Aug 1861 to April 1865 surrendered with Lee at Appomattox . My email is groversmith@hotmail.com make the subject RABB . I have some pic and info and would love to share . Nancy Bell sounds familiar have we all ready been in contact on this subject ?

Obit of Julia M. Rabb Baker

wcr1951_1 — 2011-03-27 15:38:21Z

Kalamazoo Gazette
Kalamazoo, MI

March 27, 2011

BAKER, Mrs. Julia M. (Rabb)
Age 67
Kalamazoo, MI

Passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at her home. She was born June 18, 1943 the daughter of Alex and
Winona Rabb, in Kalamazoo, MI. A life-long resident of Kalamazoo, Julia was employed at Bronson Methodist Hospital for 32 years. She also was employed with Stryker Instruments for 15 years. Julia married Larry Baker at one of the many halloween parties the Bakers held. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Winona Rabb; brother, Richard ("Dick") Rabb; sister, Janice (Jan) Hegelmann and three nephews: Steven, Richard Jr., and Bobby Joe Rabb. She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving husband of 20 years, Larry Baker; one daughter, Jamie Hough; two sons, David L. (Sue) Field and Michael Field, all of Kalamazoo; one stepdaughter, Missy Snyder and one stepson, David Baker of Arizona; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; and many
co-workers and friends. Services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000. Friends may view 3-6 PM Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at the funeral home. In lieu
of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association . You may view
Julia's DVD Tribute or light a candle in her memory at:
www.harperfuneralhomeinc.com

Obit of Larry Joe Rabb

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Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home Inc
www.jewellrittman.com

March 19, 2011

Larry J. Rabb

February 09, 1934 - March 17, 2011

Larry Joe Rabb, 77, of Columbus, Ind., died at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2011, in Columbus.

He was born in Fountain County on February 9, 1934 to Rex and Lena Ruth Cheek Rabb. He married Donna Marie Nelson on September 3, 1973. She survives. Mr. Rabb retired from Causeway Lumber Company.

Mr. Rabb played sports while in high school. While in the Navy, he was stationed at Norfolk, VA and Key West, FL. Larry retired from Causeway Lumber Company. He was a member of the Methodist Church of San Carlos Park, FL. Larry loved golf, fishing, boating, woodworking, racing and air shows.

Surviving are his wife, Donna Marie Nelson Rabb; three daughters, Kim (Dan) Hunt of Shelbyville, IN; Julie (Jim) Savage of Indianapolis, IN; Allison Cartwright of Indianapolis, IN; one step-son, Perry Jackson of Hope, IN; and one step-daughter, Dodie Fantozzi of Hope,IN.

Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Rex Rabb Jr; a sister,Margaret Ann Kramer; and a grandson, Jacob Lee Hargrove.

Funeral Information

FUNERAL: 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2011, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home in Columbus.

CALLING: 1:00 p.m. Sunday until the time of the funeral.

Obit of Mattie Turner Thompson

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The Salisbury Post
Salisbury, NC

March 4, 2011

Mattie T. Thompson

SALISBURY - Mrs. Mattie "Matt" Turner Thompson, age 76, passed on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at Rowan Regional Medical Center.

Born June 13, 1934, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Iola Rabb Turner. Educated in Rowan County public schools, she was a graduate of Dunbar High School, East Spencer. Mrs. Thompson retired from Cone Mills, Salisbury.

A faithful and dedicated member of White Rock AME Zion Church, she was a member of the Lay Council, Estella McGorda Missionary Society and served as Chairman of the Kitchen Committee. She was also a former member of the senior choir.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew "Popeye" Thompson, Jr., on March 17, 2010; three brothers, Willie Turner, Jr., Thomas Turner, Sr. and Jesse James Turner; one sister, Bertha Mae Turner

Survivors include son Melvin Keith Thompson of Granite Quarry; three grandchildren, April (Gregg) Kuhn, Mooresville, Antwon Walker (Christal) of Granite Quarry, and Kendall Thompson of Salisbury; three great-grandchildren, Takala Lyles, Tykier Walker and Travon Walker, all of Granite Quarry; one sister, Rosie Lee Turner of Autumn Care, Salisbury; one brother, Robert (Alice) Turner of Kokomo, Ind.; two sisters-in-law, Earlene Turner and Edrena Turner Beatty; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation: Sunday, 2 p.m., at White Rock AME Zion Church, Granite Quarry.

Funeral: Sunday, 2:30 p.m., at the church with the Rev. Morgan Glenn, pastor, in charge of the services.

Burial: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery

Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the Thompson Family. Online condolences may be made at www.nobleandkelsey.com

Obit of Dorothy Suber Goree

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Lake City Reporter
Lake City, FL

February 17, 2011

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Dorothy Suber Goree, 95, died on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Avalon Health & Rehabilitation after a lengthy illness. Born in South Carolina to the late John and Sara Rabb Suber, she spent a number of years in Jacksonville before moving to Lake City in 1997. She was very artistic, having interest in basket weaving, crocheting, and pottery making. Dorothy was also an accomplished seamstress and bridge player. She enjoyed raising flowers, as well as fruits and vegetables. Her kind, generous spirit brought much laughter and happiness to family and friends. She was a member of Arlington United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, from 1951-1997, where she was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class, and was currently a member of First Baptist Church of Lake City and a member of the Charity Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Goree in 1997.
Survivors include her daughter, Joan (George) Ward of Lake City, FL., and her grand-children Chris Ward of Jacksonville, FL., Jeffrey Ward of Lake City, FL., and Stephen Ward of Jacksonville, FL.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2011 in the chapel of Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert K. Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to service time. (10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.). In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Mrs. Dorothy's honor to the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice) 6037 U.S. Hwy 90 West, Lake City, FL 32055.
Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home 3596 South U.S. Hwy. 441, Lake City, FL 32025 (386) 752-1954 is in charge of arrangements. Please sign our guestbook at www.gatewayforestlawn.com

Obit of Alma Rabb Workman

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The Greenville News
Greenville, SC

February 8, 2011

Alma Rabb Workman

Marietta

Alma Rabb Workman, formerly of 129 Cruell Rd., Marietta, S.C. died on Friday, February 4, 2011, at Oakmont West Nursing Center.

Surviving are two daughters, Gaynell Workman Tarrance of Marietta, S.C. and Willie Mae Bowen of Travelers Rest, S.C.; three sisters, Bertha Rabb Suber of Newark, N.J., Cathleen Rabb Goodman of Baltimore, Md. and Betty Dora James of Washington, DC; three grandchildren reared in the home, Nicolata J. (Kenneth) McKenzie, Tiffiny Q. Bruster and Minister Q. Jermaine (Marcianna) Bruster.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, Marietta, S.C. with burial in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Travelers Rest, S.C.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, February 8, 2011, from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, Marietta, S.C.

The family is at 214 Pilgrim Court, Marietta, SC. The body will be placed in the church at 12:00 noon, Wednesday.

THE UNITY MORTUARY OF ANDERSON is in charge of arrangements.

Special thanks to the CNA's and Nursing Staff of Oakmont Nursing Center, Nay-Nay, LaBarbara, Florence, Courtney, Beverly, Vanessa, Shannon and Rebecca for 10 faithful years of dedicated service. Love, Gaynell Workman - Tarrance.

Obit of Mary Rabb DeVaughn

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The Sacramento Bee
Sacramento, CA

February 6, 2011

DeVaughn, May Rabb
Went home to be with the Lord, peacefully, on Jan. 31, 2011 in Sacramento, CA. She was preceded in death by parents; five brothers; one sister; and husband Clarence. She served as State Supervisor for the Lone Star State Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ for 17 years. Survived by her loving daughter, Laura and devoted son-in-law, Solomon Irving; four grandchildren, Deborah (Richard) Madden, Sol, Sheila, and La Von Kennedy; seven great-grandchildren; and 2 great great-grandsons. Visitation Thur. Feb. 10, 4-7pm. Her Homegoing Celebration will be Fri. Feb. 11 at 11am, both at Morgan Jones Chapel of Chimes, 4200 Broadway, Sacramento, CA. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery.

Obit of James Albert "Jim" Wynder, Jr

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The Daily Journal
Cumberland County, NJ

January 20, 2011

JAMES ALBERT "JIM/JIMMY" WYNDER Jr.

James "Jim/Jimmy" Albert Wynder Jr., 45, of Buena and formerly of Norma, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, after a sudden illness.

Jim was born and raised in Bridgeton, and was a long-time resident of Norma prior to moving to Vineland and then Buena. He was one of the five children to the late Beatrice (Rabb) Wynder and James Albert Wynder Sr. He was employed by Foundry Service Corp. in Vineland, doing what he loved most -- driving tractor-trailers. He loved riding his motorcycle and working on cars. He enjoyed going to Atco with his grandson and family. Jim loved to joke around and have fun. He also enjoyed spending his weekends with his daughters and grandkids.

He will truly be missed by his daughters, Angelica and Natasha Wynder; his grandkids, NyZier Wynder and Nevaeh Robinson; his longtime companion, friend and mother to his children, Loretta Swinton; his brothers, Benjamin Wynder Sr. (Callie) and John "Poppy" Edward Wynder; his sister, Anna Mcrae (Robert); many nieces; nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews; and many longtime friends.

He was predeceased by his sister, Robin (Wynder) Hannah; and two brothers, Caldwell and Tommy Williams.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Gershal Ave., Norma. Interment will be at Gouldtown Memorial Park in Fairfield Township. Family and friends may attend a viewing from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church.

Written condolences and tributes may be sent to the family via the funeral home website: www.edwardsandsonfuneralhome.com.

Services entrusted to Edwards and Son Funeral Home in Bridgeton and Salem.