Raleigh Victor Barnett

Raleigh Victor Barnett, 82, Waterfall, died at 9:05 a.m., Monday, May 15, 2006, at Chambersburg Hospital.

Born June 15, 1923, in Taylor Township, he was the son of the late James and Emma (Reeder) Barnett. He was married to Inez Brown on January 6, 1945. She survives at their home.

He is survived by a son, Richard, and his wife, Judy, Hustontown; two daughters: Sandra Sharpe and husband Joe of Wells Tannery, and Shirley Johnson, Fort Loudon; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Evelyn Bitner, Zullinger, Pa., and Blanche Umbrell, Chambersburg.

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

He was a member of Center United Methodist Church, Waterfall.

He spent most of his life in the coal business. He was the owner and operator of L and B Coal Co., and co-owner and president of L and B Coal Co. Inc.

He enjoyed his collection of Ford 8N tractors that is said to be the largest private collection of such tractors in the country today.

He was retired from the board of directors of Fulton County National Bank and Trust Co., McConnellsburg, where he had served from 1986 until 1998. He was a former member of Fulton County Medical Center Board and Forbes Road School Board.

He was a member of Somerset Lodge 0358, Free and Accepted Masons, as well as the Jaffa Shrine, Altoona, Pa., and Harrisburg Consistory.

He also was a member of Broad Top Area Coal Miners Historical Society and Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 4426, Broad Top.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 18, at Center United Methodist Church, Waterfall. Pastor George Clippinger will officiate. Burial will be made in Center Cemetery. Friends may call at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There will be no viewing at the church on Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Center United Methodist Church, c/o Ruth Knepper, treasurer, 862 Drifting Lane, Hustontown, PA 17229.

Raleigh Barnett Dies At Age 82

Known for his love of Ford 8N tractors 05/19/06
Staff Report, The Fulton County News, McConnellsburg, PA

Raleigh Barnett, coal operator, bank director and community leader, died Monday in Chambersburg Hospital following a short illness. He was 82 years old.

Believed to have owned the largest collection of Ford 8N tractors in the country, he had been working on one of his prized collections at his home near Waterfall just three weeks ago when he suddenly became ill with severe abdominal pain.

Known and respected throughout the county, Barnett was a man who knew how to get things done. "If he wanted something done, he would find a way to accomplish it," said his grandson, Jason Sharpe.

Getting things done was a way of life for Raleigh Barnett. He began his career working in the coal business operating "drag line" in Somerset County. Later, he moved back to Waterfall in Fulton County, where he was born, and operated his own coal-stripping business from 1960 to 1969. After working at JLG Industries, he again went into the coal business in 1974 with his son, Richard, and a partner. Raleigh and his son also owned and operated Broad Top Trucking, which was formed in 1985.

The companies thrived from the mid 1970s into the early 1990s, mining coal from Broad Top Mountain.

While mining in Somerset County in 1950, Raleigh Barnett bought his first Ford 8N tractor for his family back home to use on the farm. He paid $2,050 hard-earned dollars for it and never dreamed that 56 years later, he would own 64 8N tractors and none of them would really be needed for the farm.

Raleigh's display of all 64 8Ns delighted visitors from near and far to Fulton County's annual Fall Folk Festival for many years.

In the 1950s, Raleigh was working hard to make a living and collecting and restoring tractors hadn't even occurred to him then. After working at stripping coal for H.B. Mellott in Fulton County, he went out to the Boswell area of Somerset County to work after Mellott was tragically killed in an airplane accident. It would be another 10 years before he bought his next Ford 8N tractor, beginning a hobby that paralleled his success as a coal operator and director of The Fulton County National Bank & Trust Co. (FCNB).

Retiring from the FCNB board in 1998, he was the largest single stockholder of that bank at the time of his death. He was also a former board member of the Fulton County Medical Center and the Forbes Road School Board.

Always civic-minded, Raleigh was a Mason, a member of the Broad Top Area Coal Miners Historical Society and Fraternal Order of Eagles.

A devoted family man, Raleigh is survived by his wife, Inez, and by a son, two daughters, seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Palmer Alvin Fossum

Palmer Alvin Fossum was born November 17, 1927 , at his mother’s home place in Wheatland Township , Rice County , Minnesota , to Bennie and Bertha (Paulsen) Fossum. He was baptized and confirmed at Trondhjem Lutheran Church in Lonsdale and was raised on a farm West of Trondhjem Church in Forest Township . He attended District 107 county school near Trondhjem Church and graduated from Northfield High School in 1946.

After his education he worked on the farm until he was drafted into the US Army in May 1954. Following basic training he returned on furlough and married Harriet Jorgensen on July 31, 1954 at Farmington Lutheran Church . Shortly after marriage he left for Korea where he worked as a mechanic supervisor in the motor pool. Following his discharge they lived a year in Farmington . Harriet’s family then sold their farm and Palmer and Harriet took over the Fossum Farm at Lonsdale.

In 1964 they bought their current farm just east of Northfield . Together they farmed and milked cows, and in 1980, Palmer started his career with small Ford tractors, something he is well know for and has made him friends around the world. The Ford tractors became more than just a career - he loved what he did and was always willing to share his knowledge with anyone who asked or called. Although somewhat retired, he was still working until his health failed just a few weeks ago.

Palmer was a longtime member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church , the Rice County Steam and Gas Club, Rice County Shipper’s Association, the Farmers Union, and as director emeritus for the National Ford Tractor Collectors Club. Palmer enjoyed animals and his Lutefisk. He was honest, fair, and had a good sense of humor. His family and friends were of greatest importance to him, and he took great pride in his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Harriet; 5 children: Carmen and husband Norman Sevcik, Loren and wife Anne, Layton and wife Lynn, Lowell and wife Loretta, Charlene Hamblin, all of Northfield; 8 grandchildren: Jeremy and Scott Sevcik, Lisa Skluzacek, Ben, Ashley, Justine and Miranda Fossum, Ethan Hamblin; 6 great-grandchildren: Tyler, Brookelyn, and Tanner Skluzacek, Courtney, Jacob and Madyson Sevcik; and other relatives and friends.

Palmer passed away Friday Morning, December 14, 2007 , at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness, at the age of 80.

Funeral services will be 11AM Wednesday, December 19, 2007 , at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Northfield with Rev. Craig Ellingboe officiating. Music will be provided by Donna Paulsen & Barb Moore. Interment with Military Honors will be in Oaklawn Cemetery . Casket bearers will be Dan Coffman, Kevin Fossum, Robert Ohmann, Erling Halverson, Chris Peterson and Richard Volkert. Honorary casket bearers will be Doug Fossum, Keith Kvistad, Roger Paulsen, Milo Quinnell, Richard Reller and Frank Skluzacek. Visitation will be 4-8PM Tuesday, December 18, 2007at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and will continue on Wednesday one hour prior to the funeral.

Memorials are preferred to the Trondjhem Community Preservation Society, the Rice County Gas & Steam Club, or St. Peter’s Lutheran Church .

Arrangements are with the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home.

John Mark Bower

John Bower, age 56, died suddenly on Monday, March 17th. Survived by his wife of 26 years, Jerelyn, daughter Katie, son Mark of Sarasota, Florida, parents Erwin & Evelyn Bower, sister Dena (Keith), brother Kirk, all of Flushing, Michigan; also many friends and family.

Preceded in death by his daughter, Alisa. John was a hard worker, devoted father, and loving husband.

Memorial service, Tuesday 1:30 pm , St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Chatfield and Pierce, Littleton . Memorial contributions can be made to a worthy cause of donor's choice.

Ross Fillmore Pugh Jr.

1945 - 2008
Age: 62
Address: 723 Morgan Ave. , Asheboro, NC
Date, Place of Death: Died Saturday, August 23, 2008 at his residence
Funeral Time & Day: 11 am , Tuesday
Place: Loflin Funeral Home Chapel
Concucted By: Rev. A. J. Kendrick
Burial: Sunset Knoll Cemetery
Background Information: Native of Randolph County and was retired from NC
Department of Transportation

Survivors Are:
Wife: Frances Via Pugh
Daughters: Donna Elaine Pugh Luther, of Ramseur
Step-Daughter: Tina Gilmore, of Asheboro
Grandchildren: 4

Gary E. Chiz

Chiz - Gary E. January 28, 2010; husband of Rebecca (Dirschberger); father of Aaron Chiz and Jason Rowley; brother of Mark Chiz. The family will be present Sunday 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon at the JOHN E. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME (Amherst Chapel) 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy. at N. Bailey (same location as Harry A. Wedekindt Funeral Home) immediately followed by a Memorial Service at 12:00 Noon. Friends invited.

Carl J. Davis

Carl J. Davis, 68, of Berrien Center, died Monday, September 27, 2010, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 1, at the Berrien Center Bible Church, with Pastor Mark Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Caldwell Cemetery, Eau Claire. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, September 30, at the Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire. Online messages for the family may be left at www.allredfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations in Carl’s name may be made to the Central County Center for Senior Citizens in Berrien Springs.

Carl was born August 6, 1942, in Traverse City, Mich., the son of Stewart and Delia (Bancroft) Davis. He married Janet Rodell on April 4, 1964, in Eau Claire. He worked for Berrien County Farm Bureau Oil for 33 years as an agricultural technician. During part of that time, from 1977 to 1992, he also worked with his brother Max at Max’s garage, where he became known as the Diesel Doctor. Carl was a Ford tractor enthusiast; he was director of the Ford Tractor Association of Michigan, was a member of the Tin Lizzy Club, and a member of the Hartford Antique Tractor Club.

He is survived by his wife, Janet; daughter, Kimberly (David) Armstrong of Berrien Center; son, Gregory (Leslie) Davis of Bridgman; grandchildren—Bryan Lee and Eric Jay Armstrong, and Michael, Carlie and Paige Davis; great-grandson, Ivan Webberling; twin sister, Carol (Roy) Thorne of Morrice, Michigan; brother, Max (Marge) Davis of Berrien Center; and his mother-in-law, Marian Rodell; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Harold L. Brock

Harold L. Brock of Waterloo, Iowa died at his home January 2, 2011 at age 96. He was born November 23, 1914 to Edgar and Ada Grace Snedegar Brock in Clarksburg, WV, but spent his formative years in the Detroit, MI area.

On June 19, 1937 in Detroit, he married Juliette “Judy” S. Brower, who died February 27, 1990 in Waterloo. He married Kathleen Sheehan in Waterloo on July 1, 1991, and she died April 14, 2010.

Harold was also preceded in death by his sister Mildred Bruce and brother Lynwood Brock. He is survived by his son Robert (Pat) Brock of Waterloo; daughter Barbara Brock, roommate Judy Franzen of New Lenox, IL; daughter Kathleen (Jerry) Wilharm of Maryville, TN; 4 granddaughters: Kathryn “Katie” Olenek, Sara (Matt) Doede, Kari (Bobbi Streeter) Brock-Streeter, and Erin Brock; four great-grandsons: Ryan and Kyle Olenek, Alec and Eric Doede.

As a child, Harold Brock’s family moved to the Washington DC area, then to the Detroit region. In 1929 at age 15, Harold left traditional schooling to enter the Ford Trade and Apprentice School in Dearborn, MI. There he met founder Henry Ford, who became his mentor and introduced him to the great thinkers and inventors of the day. Harold met or worked with men such as Thomas Edison, George Washington Carver, Harvey Firestone, Luther Burbank, Harry Ferguson, Lee Iacocca, Edsel Ford and Henry Ford II.

Harold began his career at Ford working on car and truck design. By 1938 Mr. Ford chose Harold to spearhead the design and production of the revolutionary Ford 9N tractor, which was accomplished in six months. Harold continued to provide innovations for Ford for over 28 years, except for the World War II years when he turned his focus to the design of the Jeep which was originally Ford’s design. He also redesigned the front armor and drive systems for the Sherman tanks.

He joined the design team at the John Deere Tractor Works in Waterloo in 1959. He became the Director of Tractor Research and later the first Worldwide Manager of Product Engineering. He headed the design group for the Deere 4020 tractor, which has influenced tractor design ever since. He retired in February 1980, but served as a global consultant and, in the 1980s, assisted in a joint effort between Deere and Yanmar.

Harold Brock was a past president of SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) and founder of the Mississippi Valley Section of SAE. He was also member and Fellow of the ASABE (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers).

Remembering the training and education he received from Ford, in 1965 Harold was one of four community leaders who lobbied the Iowa legislature to establish the Hawkeye Institute of Technology. He was instrumental in building the campus south of Waterloo and later expanding its focus to become Hawkeye Community College. He was involved with the school for 45 years, serving as a member of the Board of Trustees and the Hawkeye Foundation, many of those years as Board Chairman.
He was a founding board member of Junior Achievement in Waterloo, and also was on the board of the Grout Museum, Cedar Valley Hospice and other community organizations. Harold served on numerous state and national committees and advisory boards, including Iowa Work Force Development.

In recent years, Harold focused his energies on sharing the history he had witnessed. He wrote the book “The Fords in My Past” and co-authored or contributed to several books and video projects on the history of tractors and agriculture. He was called on often as a guest speaker for wide-ranging audiences, from fellow engineers and business leaders, to antique collectors and school children.

Much has been written and spoken about Harold Brock’s accomplishments. He was well-recognized in the Waterloo region, state of Iowa, nationwide and internationally, receiving numerous awards and honors, including the Cyrus Hall McCormick Jerome Increase Case Gold Medal Award in 2008 and in 2010 an Honorary Doctor of Science Degree from Iowa State University.

Books, internet blogs, and publications about tractors, agriculture or automotive engineering are filled with references to Harold Brock, using terms like “legend” and “innovator.” Folks who actually spoke with Harold recall him as “amazingly accessible” and “humble,” while generous with his time and genuine in his interest for others. He lived the philosophies of Henry Ford about reaching out to youth, and continuing to learn to stay young in mind.

Harold’s family and friends will remember a quiet, spiritual man who was soft-spoken and gentle. He was a valued source of advice for many with his consistent, confident, and caring views on life’s challenges.

He was a man of diverse tastes. He enjoyed shopping on Chicago’s State Street but preferred his local K-Mart, which grew from the stores founded in Detroit by his Sunday school teacher, S.S. Kresge. He was at ease in the country club, but looked forward to his next fast-food burger, or the next taco with extra hot sauce. For many years his Christmas dinner table included a large bowl of pinto beans and raw onions to remind the family of their humble beginnings, but guests could also enjoy meat from the grill.

He had a quick wit and a sharp memory, and loved sharing stories of his days with the influential men most people only know from history books. He also enjoyed family fishing trips to Gull Lake in Minnesota, outings to Chicago, and his many trips to Japan.

Music was part of Harold’s life, whether it was attending concerts involving his children or grandchildren, symphony concerts, barbershop shows, or organ recitals. Throughout much of his life, he entertained himself and family members sitting at the Hammond organ in his home.

In December, he issued his first and only Christmas letter. It focused on his love for his extended family, and gave thanks for those caring for him. He closed his letter by saying “Historians now have a chance to judge my contributions to building a better world for others.” Those who knew him say a resounding “Job well done!”

Services: Saturday, January 15, 2011 at First Congregational United Church of Christ 608 West 4th St. Waterloo
Visitation: Friday, January 14, 2011 at Locke Funeral Home
Cemetery: Memorial Park Cemetery Waterloo
Memorials: Brock Family Scholarship; Hawkeye Community College, Junior Achievement of Waterloo, or to the church.

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Ronald R. TePoel

Ronald R. TePoel, passed away April 16, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 64.

He was born Sept. 12, 1947, to Raymond and Elsie TePoel. He went to school in Kasson, graduating from Kasson/Mantorville High School in 1965. Ronald attended Mankato State and received his Bachelor's degree. He married Barb Hetzel and they later divorced. In 1985 he married Helen McBride, they separated in 1999. Ron had five step-children and 11 step-grandchildren.

Ronald is also survived by 12 siblings, Betty Kiehne of Harmony, Judy Bacon of Lake Dallas, Texas, Carol Peterson (Rodney) of Rochester, Harvey TePoel (Sandee) of Rochester, Kathy Mumford of Branson, Mo., Joanne Chester (Rick) of Seattle, Wash., Bonnie LaBresh of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Margaret Clarey (Rob) of White Salmon, Wash., Howard TePoel (Vicky) of Rochester, Sherry Mumford (Chris) of The Dalles, Ore., Ramona Manke of Lakeville and Virginia Mumford (Carey) of Portland, Ore.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Elsie and one brother, Russell.

Services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the Holy Family Church in Kasson. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services. A reception will follow. Burial will be in St. Margaret Cemetery in Mantorville.

Memorials are preferred to the family in lieu of flowers.

Delbert Heusinkveld

Mr. Delbert Heusinkveld, age 89, of Hull, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at the Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull.

Delbert Urban was born on September 12, 1923, in Springfield, South Dakota, the son of Dick and Hannah (Wynia) Heusinkveld. He was raised at Springfield, where he attended the Equal Rights School through the eighth grade. During World War II, he served in the United States Navy for one year.

On July 3, 1944, he married Bernice Irene Jurrens in Vermillion, South Dakota. They made their home in Springfield, except for three years in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. In 1965, they settled in Hull and they moved to Sioux Center in 1988. In 2011, they returned to Hull and became residents of Aspen Heights Assisted Living. He transferred to the Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull in March of 2012.

Delbert was a self-employed trucker.

He was a member of the First Reformed Church and the Antique Tractor Club.

Delbert enjoyed restoring Ford tractors and going to tractor and car shows. He was the originator of the V-8 engine for Ford tractors.

Delbert and Bernice enjoyed traveling, having traveled to all 50 states, excluding Hawaii. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of almost 69 years; three daughters and their husbands, Sharon and Edward Van Gerpen, of Avon, South Dakota; Carol and Mel Tjeerdsma, of Maryville, Missouri; and Betty and John “Bud” Zoet, of Hull; seven grandchildren, Douglas (Darla) Van Gerpen, Scott (Julie) Van Gerpen, Brenda (Ike) Tyre, Becky (John) Hermann, Cindy (Jake) Akehurst, Deb (Daryl) Van Den Top, and Amy (Brent) Van Den Top; nineteen great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Glen (Jessie) Heusinkveld and Marion Heusinkveld, all of Springfield.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandsons, Jan Van Gerpen and Jeff Zoet; a brother, Garret (Edith) Heusinkveld; and a sister, Susan (Jim) Namminga.

David Churchill McLaren

October 8, 1930 - April 4, 2014

David Churchill McLaren, 83, of Clearwater, passed away Friday, April 4, 2014.

David was born October 8, 1930 in Detroit, MI to Malcolm and Edna Cartwright McLaren.

He grew up in Dearborn, MI and attended Greenfield Village Schools and Edison Institute. In 1939 he was selected by Ford to demonstrate, in front of 500 guests, the new Ford 9N Tractor and was featured with Henry Ford to plow a patch of soy beans at the Ford Estate in Dearborn showing that it was so easy to operate that an 8 year old could do it.

In 1948 he moved to Belleair Beach with his parents and graduated from Clearwater High School in 1950. David is a USAF veteran, graduate of Southern Technical Institute and Nova University. He had his private pilots' license and volunteered within the community including at Everybody's Tabernacle. In 1986 David retired from GTE, Tampa after 29 years. Afterwards, he did consulting work with his company ITELA.

He was a Life member and Past Regional Director of IEEE; he was a member, Deacon and Elder at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Clearwater. After retirement David enjoyed attending high school reunions, Clearwater Historical Society Fish Frys, traveling with his wife and his bicycle group, The Silver Riders.

David is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Lynn in 2013; and is survived by his children, Peter and his wife, Cindee; Carrie and her husband, Charles Star; Paul and his wife Karla; 4 grandsons, Malcolm, Sidney, Wesley and Brad; his brother, John; nephew, Michael and nieces Sue and Margaret.

Visitation will be Friday, April 11th, 6pm-8pm at the Moss Feaster Funeral Home, 693 S. Belcher Rd, Clearwater and service will be Saturday April 12th , 11am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2001 Rainbow Dr, Clearwater with interment to follow at Dunedin Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association or Trinity Presbyterian Church.

William Luther Harris, Jr.

Visitation for William Luther Harris, Jr. will be Friday, July 25, 2014 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, Oxberry, MS. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with interment in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Kevin Tribble will officiate the services.

Mr. Harris died peacefully at his home on Tuesday July 22, 2014.

He was born on April 21, 1923, to William Luther Harris, Sr. and Robbie Payne Harris.

Mr. Harris was a member and deacon of Bethel Baptist Church. His unwavering faith in God, love for his country, and his genuine kindness to everyone were integral parts of his daily life. So many have spoken of the kindness shown to them by him over the span of his lifetime.

Mr. Harris served in combat during World War II at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart.

He drove a school bus for Holcomb School at the age of 14. He opened Harris Tractor Company in 1960, and planted his last farm crop this year at the age of 91.

Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marjorie Organ Harris; a brother, Robert Lee Harris; and a sister, Bernice Harris Little.

He is survived by his son, Bob Harris (Toni) of Holcomb; his daughter, Jeanette Selby (Jerry) of Holcomb; sister-in-law, Grace Harris; four grandchildren; Bryan Harris (Cricket) of Grenada; Brad Harris (Brooke) of Daphne, AL; Ron Selby of Leland; Renee DeWeese of Madison; six great- grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Bryan Harris, Brad Harris, Ron Selby, Dillon DeWeese, Gerry Speir, Donald Wayne Staten, Bill Bailey, and Keith Smith.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church.

Kenneth F. Crisman

Kenneth F. Crisman, 68 of Franklin passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 18, 2014 at Butler Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.

Born November 16, 1945 in Franklin he was a son of the late Bruce and Dorothy Brinkley Crisman.

He was a graduate of Rocky Grove High school.

Ken owned and operated JJ's Carpentry for a number of years.

He was a very proud father and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.

Ken attended the Fox Street Church of God.

Surviving are two daughters; Tammy Crisman of LaPorte, IN and Debbie Cogswell and her husband Ray of Polk; two grandchildren, Sean Cogswell and Haley Cogswell; one brother, James Crisman of FL; and eight sisters; Shirley Patterson and her husband Frank of Franklin, Joyce Lockhart and her husband Bob of Franklin, Judy Johns and her husband Bob of Rocky Grove, Kathy Warner and her husband Terry of Parker, Karen Johnson and her husband Randy of Franklin, Sue Allen and her husband George of Franklin, Linda Snyder and her husband Cliff of Greenville and Brenda Winters and her husband John of Reno.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ron Crisman.
There will be no visitation.

Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday at the Fox Street Church of God , 229 Fox St. Franklin with the Rev. Lonny Wolford, Church Pastor, officiating.

Interment will be made at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens.

W. Zane Sherman

W. Zane Sherman, 83 born August 21, 1935 passed away August 24, 2018. Graveside services will be held Sunday 2:00PM August 26, 2018 AT Winterboro Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Mike Gatch will officiating. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Ozella Connor Sherman, sisters Mable S. White and Mary Fay Sims.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years Regenia Popham Sherman, daughters Lisa McDonald (David), Jo Banks ( Jimmy), son John Walter Sherman ( Skip), grandchildren Josh ( Kerilynn), Rob (Jennifer), Tom, Rebekah (John), Jeremy (Jessica), great-grandchildren Katelyn and Kinley, a Host of nephews and nieces, cousins friends , to many to count. Services under the direction of Usrey funeral Home Talladega.

Zane was the inventor of the famous "Zane Thang", a position control device for the hydraulic lift on the Ford 9N, 2N, and TO Ferguson tractors.

Daniel Howe

Daniel “Farmer Dan” Howe, age 61, of Marshall, Michigan, passed away on June 4, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on February 13, 1959 in Alma, Michigan, the son of Dan and Margaret (Gruesbeck) Howe.  Dan graduated from St. Louis High School in St. Louis, Michigan in 1977.  He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army.  He was employed as a slot technician at Soaring Eagle Casino for twenty five years and an original employee of FireKeepers Casino, retiring in 2017.  Dan was a member of the Ford N Tractor Club, American Legion Post #79 in Marshall, Smith and Wesson Forum Member, and a life member of the NRA. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, tractor shows and traveling.  He was also an avid gunsmith and motorcycle mechanic.  He was especially proud of his Moto Guzzi motorcycle,  originally purchased in 1972 by his father Dan.  He was united in marriage on May 30, 2020 to Laura Diederich, she survives.  Also surviving are his parents; Dan and Margaret Howe of Shepherd, MI., sons; Brad (Kristie) Howe of Lake City, MI., Michael (Anna Brown) Howe of Dallas, GA., daughter; Jessica (Matt) Irwin of Bay City, MI., sister; Kim Howe of Shepherd, MI., Cherie Howe of Eaton Rapids, MI., step sons; Nick and Rick, granddaughters; Paige and Chloe, and several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends on Friday, June 12, 2020 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 703 Capital Avenue SW, Battle Creek, MI.  Private funeral services will be held, with interment at Fort Custer National Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made in Dan’s memory to Disabled American Veterans.  Condolences may be left for the cemetery at www.henryfuneralhome.org.

Dennis Carpenter

Dennis Clarence Carpenter
August 3, 1938 - November 14, 2020

Dennis Clarence Carpenter, 82, of Concord, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at his home in Concord, surrounded by his loving family.

Dennis was born Aug. 3, 1938, in Rochester, Minn., to the late Clarence Alfred Carpenter and the late Maxine Eleanor Sutherland Carpenter.

Survivors include his son, Daniel Carpenter and wife, Tami of Charlotte; daughter, Dana Carpenter of Concord; granddaughters, Nicole Rankin and husband, Wyatt, Katherine Smith and husband, Brennen, Sophia Palmer, Grace Carpenter and Faith Carpenter; great-grandson, William Rankin; great-granddaughter, Scarlett Smith; sister, Jean Norman and husband, Elgin of Kellogg, Minn.; sister, Sylvia Wright and husband, Gordon, of Concord; as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Dennis grew up on the family farm in Dover, Minn., which had been in the Carpenter family since the 1860s, where cows, pigs, chickens, corn, soy, and the apple orchard were a way of life. As a teenager, he loved antiques and antique cars. As a young adult, he worked at a Ford dealership and later served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves, eventually moving to Charlotte, in 1962, and starting a family of his own. In 1968, he began restoring his 1940 Ford convertible and soon realized that many parts were unavailable. Knowing that others needed parts as well, in 1969, in the living room of his home, he produced his first auto parts, the 1940 Ford Dash Knobs, and from there it grew into what would become Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts, now celebrating its 50th year in Concord. His entrepreneurial spirit paved the way for him to meet people all over the world, establishing business relationships and friendships that continue to this day. He was very privileged to have a working relationship with Ford Motor Company to provide restoration parts that might have otherwise gone obsolete. Dennis leaves behind a company that he built through hard work, dedication, and a remarkable passion for the collector car hobby, as well as all the people who help make it a reality. He was very proud of and pleased to know that his son and granddaughter will continue his legacy and vision for future generations.

Many employees and friends joined in the effort to provide the best support and care, both for Dennis and his family. Special mention is given to Lisa Banks and Marisol Alaniz, for being in the journey from the beginning. Lisa managed his entire care team, among many other duties too long to list, and was willingly on call 24 hours a day. Marisol prepared his favorite meals, among many other things. The family would also like to thank the Home Instead Caregiver Team, consisting of Dee Harold-Strode, Keri Powell, Sabre Foster, Rowena Fedor, Maryann Lane and nurse, Kay Patty. Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region provided loving care in the final days. A special "Thank You," to Hospice caregivers, Sylvia Pitman, Maria Vardian, and Tiawana Miller.

In response to the ongoing health concerns and restrictions, the Carpenter family will not be present, but invites you to drop by to pay your respects as Mr. Carpenter will lie-in-state from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg, 12155 University City Blvd., in Harrisburg. The family will hold a small private funeral service and burial at a later date. Friends are encouraged to visit the funeral home website to view a recording of the service that will be uploaded at a later date. Both your support and understanding are greatly appreciated.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are encouraged to be made to Thrive Worship Center, 401 Pitts School Rd. SW, Concord, NC 28027; or Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region, P.O.B. 470408, Charlotte, NC 28247 or at www.hpccr.org.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg

www.hartsellfh.com

Dwight Emstrom

GALESBURG - Dwight Emstrom, 85, rural Galesburg, died peacefully at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born Jan. 20, 1933, in rural Galesburg, the son of Albert and Bessie (Anderson) Emstrom. He attended and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1951. He married Mabel "Katy" Page on July 17, 1954, at the First Baptist Church in Galesburg.

Surviving is wife, Katy Emstrom of rural Galesburg; two daughters, Delaine (Kevin) Litchfield of Rio and Deanne (Brian) Hamline of rural Galesburg; one son, Dean Emstrom of rural Galesburg; five grandchildren, Amy, Nikki, Drue, Kimberly and Kelsey; several great-grandchildren; and one sister, Bette L. (Gene) Nelson of Wataga.

Dwight served in the United States Army. He was a farmer and truck driver. He collected antique tractors and attended many antique tractor shows and was a member of the Spoon River Antique Association.

Cremation rites will be accorded. No visitation or funeral will be held at this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Beacon of Hope Hospice or Caring Senior Service. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home & Crematory in Knoxville is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.

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Published in The Register-Mail on Sep. 22, 2018.

Kelly Earl Jewell

Mr. Kelly Earl Jewell, age 79, formerly of Cave City passed away peacefully, on Monday, April 12, 2022, at his residence in Horse Cave, surrounded by family. Kelly was born in Uno, Kentucky on December 29, 1942, a son of the late Gaston and Judy (Turner) Jewell. Kelly was owner, operator of Jewellco in Horse Cave for many years, prior to its opening he worked for TISCO. Kelly proudly served in The United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany.   He was a lover of all things classic, from cars to tractors he enjoyed bringing life back in to rusted treasures, aside from his antique cars and tractors, he also enjoyed drag racing at Beech Bend and Ohio Valley Speedways.

Kelly is survived by his companion of twenty-one years and caregiver, Trina Ready; a son, Ty Jewell and his wife Sabrina, a stepdaughter, Jeanna Raney and her husband Jeremy, and a stepson, John Ready and his wife Jennifer, three grandchildren; Hope, Cade, and Ali Jewell, four step grandchildren; Zachary, Matthew, and Aiden Raney, and Trace Ready. Two sisters; Janice Jewell Kenley, and Donna Shipley and her husband Tim, as well as a sister-in-law Lisa Adwell. Five nieces, Shawn Loveless, Jaime Bale, Jill Shipley, Jenna Shipley, and Jessica Shipley, several great nieces and nephews also survive. Kelly also leaves behind his faithful cat, Tom.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother; Kevin Jewell, and a nephew, Stephen Pedigo.

Funeral services for Mr. Jewell will be conducted on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from the Chapel of Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel, with burial to follow in Cave City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday morning form 10:00 a.m. until time for services at 2:00 p.m.

Pallbearers; Timmy Key, John Ready, Jeremy Raney, Zach Raney, Cade Jewell, Alex Patterson, Ty Jewell, and Matthew Raney

Honorary Pallbearers; Glen Wilson, Kenneth Sartin, and Ray Patterson

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in honor of Kelly.

Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel considers it an honor to be caring for Mr. Sewell and his family.

Dave "Dewey" Smith

Thoughts from the NTC Administrators:

Dave was a co-founder of the N Tractor Club. He was a website administrator and a past Treasurer. He also hosted some of the NTC's famous steak fry events on his beautiful property in Boston, NY. The highlight of every event was Dave sharing his tractors with us and leading on us a trip around his property. Dave was one of the first people we met who did what are called "resto-mods" on his Ford tractors. He would restore them with love and care and then customize them with power steering, Zane Thangs or whatever personalized that tractor for him. He also constructed a power generator from an N motor and had nice tractors that were not Fords. He will be deeply missed by all of us.

Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home Obituary:

David Smith, affectionately known as Dewey, was born on October 3rd, 1937, to Lucille Richards and James Smith. He was raised alongside his siblings Richard, Robert, Delores, Suzanne, and Nancy in North Tonawanda. Christmastimes were some of the most precious memories shared with his brothers and sisters; his favorite Christmas memory was when he was gifted an erector set by his father. Dewey loved ice skating as a child and was always interested in airplanes, desiring to become a pilot one day. As a child, he worked as a paperboy and proudly bought his mother a fur coat with his earnings. In school, the most influential person in his life was the shop teacher, Ernie Springer; he had a lot of knowledge and enjoyed sharing it. This inspiration sparked his talent for becoming handy, building, creating, and refurbishing old vehicles and tractors; he even made a kit Jaguar that he adored very much.

Dewey worked at Bethlehem Steel, wearing many different hats in the company for 36 years, though he mostly enjoyed being an electrician. Regretfully, he never became a pilot of his own airplane but found flying model planes and volunteering at the Air Museum fulfilling. Dewey was a massive outdoorsman who loved to go on annual tent camping trips around Canada, Florida, and his favorite, Georgian Bay in Ontario. He was a fishing and deer-hunting lover and would share this with his family.

Later in life, Dewey would join families with his dear Isabelle, with whom he spent 40 wonderful years. His children Patricia, Debra, Judith, Anita, and Melissa would welcome Brian, Sandra, and Eugene, his cherished stepchildren, into the family. He always had a fury companion with him, most recently his black lab Shaka, who was much like a shadow. Dewey and Isabelle lived on her farm on 94 acres, where he enjoyed the space and privacy. Together they planted multiple trees a year on the property, never selling it, so they could always maintain their private slice of heaven.

Dewey will be remembered for his work ethic and talent and missed for his unwavering ability to make precious family memories.

Smith, David Dewey of Boston, NY passed January 30, 2023. Beloved partner of Isabelle Schmitt; Loving father of Patricia Slawicz, Debra (John) Forness, Judith (Robert) Belisle, Anita Baker, and Melissa (Charles) Walpole; Loving step-father of Brian (Judy) Breslin, Sandra (Jeff) Walters, and the late Eugene (Kim) Schmitt; Cherished grandfather of Eric, John Jr., the late Bradley, Benjamin, Amy, Samuel, Jonathyn, and Jacob; Caring great-grandfather of 7 great-grandchildren, loving great-great-grandfather of two great-great granddaughters; Beloved son of the late James and Lucille Smith (nee Richards); Predeceased by his siblings Richard, Robert, Delores Swantek, Suzanne, and Nancy Hayhurst. Arrangements in the care of LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 716-627-2919. Memorial donations may be made to Boston Valley Conservation Society P.O. 157 Boston, NY 14025 and Hospice Buffalo. Online donations and memorials can be made at Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home.

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Tim Daley

Timothy Patrick Daley, 68, of Caro formerly of Lapeer and Clawson, died Wednesday April 3, 2024. He was born February 4, 1956 in Detroit to parents James and Rose (Sullivan) Daley. Tim married Betty Ann Kennedy on June 26, 1998 in Lapeer.

Mr. Daley did enjoy hunting, fishing and camping. He had fun entertaining as a drummer and guitar player. Tim's biggest passion was antique Ford tractors, as well as clubs and forums surrounding the tractors. He will be missed.

Tim is survived by his wife: Betty, children: Kathleen Daley of Lapeer, Anna Daley of Caro, Eric Huff of Durand, Carol (Mike) McGue of Fenton, grandchildren: Lucian, Damian and Emma as well as siblings: Brian (Patricia) Daley, Louanne (Gregory) Snyder, Kevin (Marcia) Daley and Maureen (Theodore) Groh. He was preceded in death by his aforementioned parents.

Mr. Daley's cremation has been entrusted with Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. A memorial gathering will be from 4:00-8:00pm Friday at Muirs. Tim's memorial service will be 11:00am Saturday April 6, 2024 at Muirs officiated by Pastor Drew Jolly.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Condolences and memories may be left at MuirBrothersLapeer.com