The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

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William M. Hellyer^1,2

M, #29501

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Family: Mary Rudde

Daughter

Grace Hellyer+ (b. 29 June 1884, d. 21 April 1959)

BASIC FACTS

William M. Hellyer had reference number 29793.

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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Joseph Melven "Joe" Keefhaver¹

M, #29502, b. 27 November 1919, d. 16 October 2003

Parents

Father	William Nicholas "Willie" Keefhaver (b. 1 June 1882, d. 29 December 1944)
Mother	Grace Hellyer (b. 29 June 1884, d. 21 April 1959)

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Family: Billie Fern Gaines (b. 12 June 1923, d. 28 August 2007)

Son	Joseph Gaines "Jody" Keefhaver+
Son	Nicholas Reed Keefhaver (b. 27 December 1950, d. 27 December 1950)
Daughter	Kathleen Inez Keefhaver+
Son	Michael Melvin Keefhaver+
Daughter	Marion Gayle "Gayle" Keefhaver (b. 28 August 1956, d. 28 December 1956)
Son	Richard Dennis "Dennis" Keefhaver (b. 30 October 1957, d. 30 October 1957)

BASIC FACTS

Joseph Melven "Joe" Keefhaver was born on 27 November 1919 in Edgerton, Platte Co., Missouri.² He and Billie Fern Gaines were married on 18 September 1948.² He died on 16 October 2003, at age 83, in Platte Co., Missouri.^1,3 He was buried in Ridgely Community Cemetery, Ridgely, Platte Co., Missouri.⁴

Joseph Melven "Joe" Keefhaver was also known as Joseph Melvin Keefhaver.^2,5,6 He had reference number 29794. He was enumerated on the census in Platte County, Missouri (1920, 1930.) His Social Security Number was 489-22-5747, issued: Missouri, last residence: Edgerton, Platte Co., Missouri.⁷ GRAVE MARKER

KEEFHAVER

JOE MELVEN BILLIE FERN
US ARMY AIR CORPS GAINES
NOV 27, 1919 SEPT 18 1948 JUNE 12 1923
OCT 16 2003 AUG 28 2007
CHILDREN JOSEPH NICHOLAS KATHLEEN MICHAEL GAYLE & DENNIS

GRAVE MARKER #2

JOE M KEEFHAVER
S SGE US ARMY AIR FORCES
WORLD WAR II
NOV 27 1919 OCT 16 2003
BRONZE STAR MEDAL.

Citations

[S9544] Obituary - Billie Fern (Gaines) Keefhaver
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S5273] Genealogy prepared by bearljlane (Ancestry.com)
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S1304] 1920 Census, Missouri, Platte County
[S1785] 1930 Census, Missouri, Platte County
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

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Billie Fern Gaines¹

F, #29503, b. 12 June 1923, d. 28 August 2007

Parents

Father	Arch Reed Gaines
Mother	Willemma Stafford

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Family: Joseph Melven "Joe" Keefhaver (b. 27 November 1919, d. 16 October 2003)

Son	Joseph Gaines "Jody" Keefhaver+
Son	Nicholas Reed Keefhaver (b. 27 December 1950, d. 27 December 1950)
Daughter	Kathleen Inez Keefhaver+
Son	Michael Melvin Keefhaver+
Daughter	Marion Gayle "Gayle" Keefhaver (b. 28 August 1956, d. 28 December 1956)
Son	Richard Dennis "Dennis" Keefhaver (b. 30 October 1957, d. 30 October 1957)

BASIC FACTS

Billie Fern Gaines was born on 12 June 1923 in Dearborn, Platte Co., Missouri.² She was born on 16 June 1923 in Dearborn, Missouri.¹ She and Joseph Melven "Joe" Keefhaver were married on 18 September 1948.¹ She died on 28 August 2007, at age 84, in Edgerton, Platte Co., Missouri.^2,3 She was buried in Ridgely Community Cemetery, Edgerton, Platte Co., Missouri.²

Billie Fern Gaines had reference number 29795. OBITUARY - St. Joseph News-Press, August 29, 2007

EDGERTON, Mo. - Billie Fern (Gaines) Keefhaver, 84 , of Edgerton, passed away, Tuesday, Aug., 28, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
She was born on June 12, 1923, in Dearborn, to Arch Reed and Willemma (Stafford) Gaines. Billie was a graduate of Camden Point High School and Platt-Gard Business College in St. Joseph.
On Sept. 18, 1948 she was united in marriage to Joe Melven Keefhaver.
After their marriage they lived in Edgerton where they made their home. Her husband Joe passed away on Oct. 16, 2003.
Billie Fern took a great interest in politics. For many years she worked the polls during elections, served as Platte County Republican Committee Woman and was also a candidate for Platte County Public Administrator on the Republican ticket. Billie wrote a weekly column the "Back Porch Philosophy" for the Edgerton Citizen now the Platte County Citizen.
She was a member of the North Platte Elementary Living History and participated in their Readers Theater. Billie was an active member of the Edgerton Christian Church serving as a deacon, secretary and was a Sunday School and Bible School teacher. "Ma" was a homemaker and enjoyed oil painting, volunteering, cooking, babysitting her grandchildren, and listening to her children and grandchildren make music.
Billie Fern was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Charles; an infant brother; an infant sister, Ruth Margaret; and three infant children, Nicholas, Gayle and Dennis.
She is survived by two sons, Joseph "Jody" Keefhaver and wife, Glenna, Louisburg, Kan, and Michael Keefhaver; one daughter, Kathleen Willson and husband, Darrell, all of Edgerton; eight grandchildren, William, Ben, Matt, and Sam Keefhaver, Edgerton, Grace and Anne Keefhaver, Louisburg, Kan. and Brice Willson and wife, Gretchen, Trimble, Mo. and Crystal Willson, Edgerton, Mo.; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at the Edgerton Christian Church. Burial: Ridgely Cemetery, Ridgely, Mo. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Edgerton
Donations may be made to the Edgerton Christian Church.

GRAVE MARKER

KEEFHAVER

JOE MELVEN BILLIE FERN
US ARMY AIR CORPS GAINES
NOV 27, 1919 SEPT 18 1948 JUNE 12 1923
OCT 16 2003 AUG 28 2007
CHILDREN JOSEPH NICHOLAS KATHLEEN MICHAEL GAYLE & DENNIS.

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S9544] Obituary - Billie Fern (Gaines) Keefhaver
[S5273] Genealogy prepared by bearljlane (Ancestry.com)

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Robert Ray Keefhaver^1,2

M, #29504, b. 22 March 1914, d. 11 December 1922

Parents

Father	William Nicholas "Willie" Keefhaver (b. 1 June 1882, d. 29 December 1944)
Mother	Grace Hellyer (b. 29 June 1884, d. 21 April 1959)

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BASIC FACTS

Robert Ray Keefhaver was born on 22 March 1914 in Missouri.^1,2 He died on 11 December 1922, at age 8.¹ He was buried in Ridgely Community Cemetery, Edgerton, Platte Co., Missouri.³

Robert Ray Keefhaver had reference number 29796. He was enumerated on the census in Platte County, Missouri (1920.) GRAVE MARKER

ROBERT RAY
KEEFHAVER
1914 - 1922.

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S1304] 1920 Census, Missouri, Platte County
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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Raymond W. Keefhaver^1,2,3,4

M, #29505, b. 1 January 1918, d. 13 March 2013

Parents

Father	William Nicholas "Willie" Keefhaver (b. 1 June 1882, d. 29 December 1944)
Mother	Grace Hellyer (b. 29 June 1884, d. 21 April 1959)

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Family: Martha Lorene Bryan (b. 30 November 1919, d. 28 August 1976)

Son	Charles A. Keefhaver+
Son	William Bryan "Bryan" Keefhaver (b. 2 March 1949, d. 12 July 2007)

BASIC FACTS

Raymond W. Keefhaver was born on 1 January 1918 in Edgerton, Platte Co., Missouri.^2,1,5 He and Martha Lorene Bryan were married before 1947. He and Velma F. Kemp were married on 18 March 1978.⁶ He died on 13 March 2013, at age 95, in King City, Gentry Co., Missouri.^7,5 He was buried in Ridgely Community Cemetery, Ridgely, Platte Co., Missouri.⁷

Raymond W. Keefhaver had reference number 29797. He was enumerated on the census in Platte County, Missouri (1920, 1930.) He resided in King City, Gentry Co., Missouri (2007.)⁴ OBITUARY - Kansas City Star, March 15, 2013

Raymond Keefhaver, 95, of King City, MO, formerly of Edgerton, MO passed away, Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at King City Manor. He was born on January 1, 1918 to William Nickolas and Grace (Hellyer) Keefhaver in Edgerton, MO where he grew up and graduated from Edgerton High School. Raymond served his country in the U.S. Army Corps during WWII. Raymond worked for General Motors in Fairfax for 30 years. After his retirement he farmed near King City. He attended the First Christian Church of King City. Raymond was a member of the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge both in Edgerton. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, Martha Lorene (Bryan) Keefhaver in 1976 and Velma (Kemp) Keefhaver; brothers, Robert Keefhaver and Joseph Keefhaver; son, Bryan Keefhaver and grandson, Eric Keefhaver. Raymond is survived by his wife, Minnie Jean Keehaver; son, Charles Keefhaver and wife Connie, Rushville, MO, daughter in law, Gini Keefhaver, Edgerton, MO; step-son, Chuck Hume and wife Carolyn, Huntsville, AL; grandchildren, Troy Keefhaver and Bryan Keefhaver and wife Ella; step-grandson, Jason; other relatives and many friends. Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 16th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Edgerton, with Masonic Service at 12:30 p.m. and Visitation from 1:00- 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial: Ridgely Cemetery.

GRAVE MARKER

KEEFHAVER
RAYMOND W. MARTHA B.
JAN. 1, 1918 NOV. 30, 1919
MAR. 13, 2013 Aug 28, 1976.

Citations

[S1304] 1920 Census, Missouri, Platte County
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S1785] 1930 Census, Missouri, Platte County
[S12119] Obituary - William Bryan Keefhaver
[S11662] Obituary - Richard W. Keefhaver
[S12006] Obituary - Velma F. (Kemp) Keefhaver
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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Martha Lorene Bryan^1,2

F, #29506, b. 30 November 1919, d. 28 August 1976

Parents

Father	Lavernie "Vernie" Bryan
Mother	Mable Claire Coon

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Family: Raymond W. Keefhaver (b. 1 January 1918, d. 13 March 2013)

Son	Charles A. Keefhaver+
Son	William Bryan "Bryan" Keefhaver (b. 2 March 1949, d. 12 July 2007)

BASIC FACTS

Martha Lorene Bryan was born on 30 November 1919 in Missouri.³ She and Raymond W. Keefhaver were married before 1947. She died on 28 August 1976, at age 56.^1,3

Martha Lorene Bryan had reference number 29798. GRAVE MARKER

KEEFHAVER
RAYMOND W. MARTHA B.
JAN. 1, 1918 NOV. 30, 1919
MAR. 13, 2013 Aug 28, 1976.

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S12119] Obituary - William Bryan Keefhaver
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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Velma F. Kemp^1,2

F, #29507, b. 30 March 1917, d. 5 April 1999

Parents

Father	Joseph Kemp
Mother	Nellie F. Unknown

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BASIC FACTS

Velma F. Kemp was born on 30 March 1917 in North of King City, Gentry Co., Missouri.³ She and Raymond W. Keefhaver were married on 18 March 1978.² She died on 5 April 1999, at age 82, in Saint Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^3,2 She was buried in King City Cemetery, King City, Gentry Co., Missouri.²

Velma F. Kemp had reference number 29799. Her Social Security Number was 491-20-5669, issued: Missouri, last residence: King City, Gentry Co., Missouri.³ She was educated Graduate of King City High School, King City, Gentry Co., Missouri.² OBITUARY

KING CITY, Mo. -- Velma F. (Kemp) Keefhaver, King City, 82, died Monday, April 5, 1999, at a St. Joseph hospital.
Born March 31, 1917, northwest of King City, Mrs. Keefhaver was a graduate of King City High School.
She lived in Kansas City, Kan., and Edgerton, Mo., but spent most of her life in the King City area.
Mrs. Keefhaver was a member of Star Chapel United Methodist Church, Empire Prairie, Mo., and Prairie Flower Community Club, King City.
On March 18, 1978, she married Raymond W. Keefhaver. He survives of the home.
Mrs. Keefhaver was preceded in death by her first husband, Vernon Evans, in 1957; her parents, Joseph and Nellie F. Kemp; and three brothers, Dale, Virgil and Curtis Kemp.
Additional survivors: a daughter, Marilyn J. Miller, Kansas City; a son, Stanley G. Evans, Lathrop, Mo.; two stepsons, Bryan K., Edgerton, and Charles A., Rushville, Mo.; four brothers, George Kemp, Avenue City, Mo., Wayne Kemp, Wichita, Kan., and Ray and John Kemp, both of King City; two sisters, Ruby Stoker, Shawnee Mission, Kan., and Marthalene Stoker, Lee's Summit, Mo.; six grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
Service: 2 p.m. Thursday, Gibson Funeral Home, King City. Burial: King City Cemetery. Family visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to the Island City Christian Church, in care of the funeral home.

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S12006] Obituary - Velma F. (Kemp) Keefhaver
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

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Arch Reed Gaines¹

M, #29508

Pedigree Link

Family: Willemma Stafford

Daughter

Billie Fern Gaines+ (b. 12 June 1923, d. 28 August 2007)

BASIC FACTS

Arch Reed Gaines had reference number 29800.

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart

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Willemma Stafford¹

F, #29509

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Family: Arch Reed Gaines

Daughter

Billie Fern Gaines+ (b. 12 June 1923, d. 28 August 2007)

BASIC FACTS

Willemma Stafford was also known as Willema Stafford.² She had reference number 29801.

Citations

[S9544] Obituary - Billie Fern (Gaines) Keefhaver
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart

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Joseph Gaines "Jody" Keefhaver^1,2

M, #29510

Parents

Father	Joseph Melven "Joe" Keefhaver (b. 27 November 1919, d. 16 October 2003)
Mother	Billie Fern Gaines (b. 12 June 1923, d. 28 August 2007)

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Family: Glenna Sue Russell

Daughter	Kathleen Grace "Grace" Keefhaver
Daughter	Anne Elizabeth Keefhaver

BASIC FACTS

Joseph Gaines "Jody" Keefhaver and Glenna Sue Russell were married on 18 June 1971.¹

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S9544] Obituary - Billie Fern (Gaines) Keefhaver

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Glenna Sue Russell¹

F, #29511

Parents

Father	Molton H. Russell
Mother	Johnalee Dovel

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Family: Joseph Gaines "Jody" Keefhaver

Daughter	Kathleen Grace "Grace" Keefhaver
Daughter	Anne Elizabeth Keefhaver

BASIC FACTS

Glenna Sue Russell and Joseph Gaines "Jody" Keefhaver were married on 18 June 1971.¹

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart

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Nicholas Reed Keefhaver¹

M, #29512, b. 27 December 1950, d. 27 December 1950

Parents

Father	Joseph Melven "Joe" Keefhaver (b. 27 November 1919, d. 16 October 2003)
Mother	Billie Fern Gaines (b. 12 June 1923, d. 28 August 2007)

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BASIC FACTS

Nicholas Reed Keefhaver was born on 27 December 1950.¹ He died on 27 December 1950, at age 0.¹ He was buried in Ridgely Community Cemetery, Edgerton, Platte Co., Missouri.²

Nicholas Reed Keefhaver had reference number 29804. GRAVE MARKER

NICHOLAS REED 1950
MARIAN GAYLE 1956
BABIES OF
JOE & BILLIE KEEFHAVER.

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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Kathleen Inez Keefhaver¹

F, #29513

Parents

Father	Joseph Melven "Joe" Keefhaver (b. 27 November 1919, d. 16 October 2003)
Mother	Billie Fern Gaines (b. 12 June 1923, d. 28 August 2007)

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Family: Darrell Lloyd Willson

Daughter	Crystal Lynn Willson
Son	Brice Nicholas Willson

BASIC FACTS

Kathleen Inez Keefhaver and Darrell Lloyd Willson were married on 17 May 1975.¹

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart

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Darrell Lloyd Willson¹

M, #29514

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Family: Kathleen Inez Keefhaver

Daughter	Crystal Lynn Willson
Son	Brice Nicholas Willson

BASIC FACTS

Darrell Lloyd Willson and Kathleen Inez Keefhaver were married on 17 May 1975.¹

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart

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Michael Melvin Keefhaver¹

M, #29515

Parents

Father	Joseph Melven "Joe" Keefhaver (b. 27 November 1919, d. 16 October 2003)
Mother	Billie Fern Gaines (b. 12 June 1923, d. 28 August 2007)

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Family: Desiree Lynette Laney

Son	Samuel "Sam" Keefhaver
Son	William Reed Keefhaver
Son	Benjamin Michael "Ben" Keefhaver
Son	Matthew Joseph "Matt" Keefhaver

BASIC FACTS

Michael Melvin Keefhaver and Desiree Lynette Laney were married on 3 December 1983 in Edgerton, Missouri.¹

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart

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Desiree Lynette Laney¹

F, #29516

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Family: Michael Melvin Keefhaver

Son	Samuel "Sam" Keefhaver
Son	William Reed Keefhaver
Son	Benjamin Michael "Ben" Keefhaver
Son	Matthew Joseph "Matt" Keefhaver

BASIC FACTS

Desiree Lynette Laney and Michael Melvin Keefhaver were married on 3 December 1983 in Edgerton, Missouri.¹

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart

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Marion Gayle "Gayle" Keefhaver¹

F, #29517, b. 28 August 1956, d. 28 December 1956

Parents

Father	Joseph Melven "Joe" Keefhaver (b. 27 November 1919, d. 16 October 2003)
Mother	Billie Fern Gaines (b. 12 June 1923, d. 28 August 2007)

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BASIC FACTS

Marion Gayle "Gayle" Keefhaver was born on 28 August 1956.¹ She was born on 31 August 1956.² She died on 31 August 1956, at age 0.² She died on 28 December 1956, at age 0.¹ She was buried in Ridgely Community Cemetery, Edgerton, Platte Co., Missouri.²

Marion Gayle "Gayle" Keefhaver had reference number 29809. GRAVE MARKER

NICHOLAS REED 1950
MARIAN GAYLE 1956
BABIES OF
JOE & BILLIE KEEFHAVER.

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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Richard Dennis "Dennis" Keefhaver¹

M, #29518, b. 30 October 1957, d. 30 October 1957

Parents

Father	Joseph Melven "Joe" Keefhaver (b. 27 November 1919, d. 16 October 2003)
Mother	Billie Fern Gaines (b. 12 June 1923, d. 28 August 2007)

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BASIC FACTS

Richard Dennis "Dennis" Keefhaver was born on 30 October 1957.¹ He died on 30 October 1957, at age 0.¹ He was buried in Ridgely Community Cemetery, Edgerton, Platte Co., Missouri.²

Richard Dennis "Dennis" Keefhaver had reference number 29810. GRAVE MARKER

RICHARD DENNIS 1957
BABY OF
JOE & BILLIE KEEFHAVER.

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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Molton H. Russell¹

M, #29519

Pedigree Link

Family: Johnalee Dovel

Daughter

Glenna Sue Russell+

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart

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Johnalee Dovel¹

F, #29520

Pedigree Link

Family: Molton H. Russell

Daughter

Glenna Sue Russell+

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart

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Kathleen Grace "Grace" Keefhaver^1,2

F, #29521

Parents

Father	Joseph Gaines "Jody" Keefhaver
Mother	Glenna Sue Russell

Pedigree Link

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S9544] Obituary - Billie Fern (Gaines) Keefhaver

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Anne Elizabeth Keefhaver^1,2

F, #29522

Parents

Father	Joseph Gaines "Jody" Keefhaver
Mother	Glenna Sue Russell

Pedigree Link

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S9544] Obituary - Billie Fern (Gaines) Keefhaver

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Brice Nicholas Willson¹

M, #29523

Parents

Father	Darrell Lloyd Willson
Mother	Kathleen Inez Keefhaver

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Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart

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Crystal Lynn Willson¹

F, #29524

Parents

Father	Darrell Lloyd Willson
Mother	Kathleen Inez Keefhaver

Pedigree Link

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart

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William Reed Keefhaver¹

M, #29525

Parents

Father	Michael Melvin Keefhaver
Mother	Desiree Lynette Laney

Pedigree Link

Citations

[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart