Henthorn, Jr., Wrex

My cousin, Wrex Henthorn, Jr. of Aurora, NE died on 13 Dec 2006 in that place at the age of 86 years.

Here's a link to the obituary at the Highby-McQuiston Mortuary.

Henthorn, Wrex

Yesterday I added this information along with the obituary of another relative, Jack Charles Henthorn of San Antonio, TX to my own genealogy file. Jack died in San Antonio on 22 Nov 2006 at the age of 80. His obituary was previously featured in this blog.

Yoho, Tech Sgt. John D.

Yoho, Tech Sgt. John D., 77, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, in Elgin, S.C.

He was born on August 9, 1931 in Brooke County, W.Va., the son of the late William Elwood and Edna Grimm Yoho.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Mrs. (Troy) Margaret Wilcox of Fla.; and four brothers, Edwood Yoho of Wellsburg, W.Va., Robert Yoho of Dillonvale, Ohio, Floyd Farson of Steubenville and Mark Murphy of Wellsburg, W.Va.

Surviving are his wife, Emogene "Emmy" Yoho formerly of the Bluefield/Beckley area of W.Va.; one brother, Jame B. Yoho and his wife, Helen, of Ocala, Fla.; and one sister, Eunice Dodd of Wellsburg.

Funeral services were held with full Military Honors on Friday, August 29, 2008.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Brooke County Unit, P.O. Box 209, Wellsburg, WV 26070 or The Wellsburg Presbyterian Church, 901 Charles Street, Wellsburg, WV 26070,

Local arrangements by Chambers Funeral Home. 1030 Main Street, Wellsburg.
Condolences may be sent to chambersandjames. com
(Source: The Intelligencer, Wheeling, WV, 25 Sep 2008, typed by REH)

Yoho, Bernard L., Sr.

Yoho, Bernard L., Sr., 75 of Wileyville, W.Va., passed away at his residence as the result of a tractor accident on August 9, 2008.

He was born September 27, 1932, in Wheat, W.Va., a son of the late Jacob Henry and Nettie Cross Yoho.

He was a Protestant by faith. He was retired from Ormet Corp., after 31 years of service. He was an avid farmer and horseman. He was also in the United Steelworkers of America Local No. 5724 out of Clarington, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Lea Yoho; a brother, Harold Yoho; and sisters, Jessie Kirkpatrick and Mary Morris.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Evelyn "Heavy" Yoho; one son, Bernard Jr. "Bernie" Yoho; one grandson, Nathaniel Yoho; one great-grandson, Dillon Yoho; five sisters, Anna Goddard and Ora Greathouse of New Martinsville, W.Va., Pansy Price of Knob Fork, W.Va., Irene Morris of Dunlow, W.Va., and Pelma Swiger of Wileyville.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Home, in Pine Grove, W.Va., where services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Interment in the Yoho Cemetery on Hoyt Ridge.
(Source: Wheeling Intelligencer, 11 Aug 2008, typed by REH)

Death of Lila Julieta Marquinez

We mourn the passing of my wife's sister, Lila Julieta (Conchi) Marquinez in Panama, Republic of Panama on the night of Tuesday, 10 Mar 2009 at about 10:00 p.m. She was the beloved wife of Cristobal Gonzales and sister of eleven. She was born on 8 Jul 1948 and lived to be 60 years, 8 months, and 2 days. Burial will be on Friday 13 Mar 2009 on her country place at Utibe, Panama.

109th Death Anniversary

Today is the 109th anniversary of the birth of my father, Edward Charles Henthorn of Nebraska. He was born on 9 March 1900. I remember him when we lived in Bellevue, NE as being very involved in the civic affairs of our community and county. May he Rest in Peace.

Billy Gene Henthorn

Longtime researcher and genealogy friend, Billy Gene Henthorn of Oklahoma.

Billy Gene Henthorn

Enid News and Eagle Enid, Garfield Co., OK

September 26, 2006

The funeral for Billy Gene Henthorn, 78, will be 1 p.m. Friday at Anderson-Burris Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. John McLemore and Don Angle will officiate. Burial will be in Del Norte Cemetery, Drummond [OK].

He was born Oct. 5, 1927, in Enid to Albert and Lois Wilson Henthorn and died Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, at St. Mary?s Regional Medical Center. He attended elementary school in Enid and moved near Ringwood with his family where he attended Glade country school and graduated from Cleo Springs High School. He served in the Navy Air Corp during the Korean War from 1950 to 1954 aboard the aircraft carriers USS Bon Homme Richard 31 and USS Oriskany 34. He served as an aviation machinist?s mate, third class, attached to Fighter Squadron 124.

He married Dorothy Helen Maidment June 11, 1954, in Pacific Beach, Calif. They made their home in Enid where he worked for Union Equity Cooperative Exchange, retiring after 43 years as superintendent of elevator Y. He was active in Boy Scouts of America and served as Scoutmaster for troop 13. He was a member of Central Christian Church, Sooner Sunday school class, Levis n Lace Square Dance Club and North Enid Lions Club. Surviving are his wife, Doro-thy of the home; one son, Thomas Edwin Henthorn of Mountain View, Calif.; a daughter, Donna Kay Henthorn of Enid; two brothers, Marcus of Enid and Bob of Moore; and six grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.

Alma Lutheran Church Cemetery - Mead, NE

My mother's family were members of Alma Lutheran Church in Mead, Nebraska. At one time the church building was located out in the country west of town. During the lifetime of my grandfather Carlson the church was moved to town. The cemetery remained out in the country.

My maternal grandparents - John and Augusta, aunt Fern, my parents - Edward and Ruth and aunt Amy and her husband, Fritz, and son Earle (Bill) are all buried in this cemetery.