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     William Aubrey Thompson was buried at Bay Minette Cemetery, Bay Minette, Baldwin Co., Alabama.^1,2 He married Frances Corrine Mullins, daughter of Ernest Therman Mullins and Allie Corrine Conner.³ William Aubrey Thompson was born on June 23, 1924 at Brewton, Escambia Co., Alabama.^2,1 He died on January 30, 2011 at Loxley, Baldwin Co., Alabama, at age 86.^2,1 He William Aubrey "W.A." Thompson, 86, born June 23, 1924 in Brewton, a resident of Loxley, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011 at his residence. The son of William Archie and Cenie Irene Thompons, his family moved to Bay Minette when he was 4. He enlisted as a private in the U.S. Army during World War II, spending time in France and Germany. During the war, he also served in the Office of Strategic Services, a wartime intelligence agency that was sthe forerunner of the Central Intelligence Agency. A graduate of Baldwin County High School, he returned to civilian life and attended the University of Alabama for several years. In 1949, he became an agent with State Farm Insurance Companies and opened his office in Bay Minette. At the time of his death, he had been with the company at the same location for 61 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Theodore V. Thompson; son, William A. Thompson Jr; and two spouses, Emma Elizabeth Thompson and Frances Hurst Thompson. Survivors include three daughters, Dianne Thompson of Laurel, Md., Debra Thompson of Mobile and Donna Thompson of Daphne; and three granddaughters, April Hopkins, Angele Moberg and Elizabeth Thompson. Burial with military honors will follow at Bay Minette Cemetery. Pallbearers are Michael Worden, Steve Thompson, Bill Brantley, Zach De Polo, Kenneth Crook, Robert Thompson, Timothy Weaver and Howard Thompson. on February 4, 2011.¹

     Ronald Wayne “Butch” Hurst Jr. was buried at Bay Minette Cemetery, Bay Minette, Baldwin Co., Alabama.² His Social Security Number was 253-15-4774.³ He married Rosalind Hall.² Ronald Wayne “Butch” Hurst Jr. was born on August 13, 1959 at Trifton, Tift Co., Georgia.^2,3 He died on April 15, 1989 at Port Sulphur, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, at age 29.² He BAY MINETTE. Ala. - Services for Ronald Wayne Hurst Jr., chief engineer with Petrol Marine, were held Monday from the chapel of Norris Funeral Home in Bay Minette with Dr. Hemy Cox officiating. Hurst, 29, died Friday at Port Sulphur, La., as a result of a traffic accident. He was a native of Trfton, Ga., and resident of Bay Minette. He is survived by his wife, Rosalind Hall Hurst of Bay Minette; two daughters, Tabitha Hurst and Valorie Driver, both of Bay Minette; his mother, Frances Hurst of Bay Minette; his father, Ronald Hurst Sr. of West Virginia; one brother, Anthony David Hurst of San Diego, Calif; four sisters, Debra Pimperl, Donna Bryars, Dana Owens and Tammy Hadley, all of Bay Minette; paternal grandmother, Ethel Hurst of West Virginia; six nieces and two nephews. on April 18, 1989.²

     His Social Security Number was 175-18-3091.⁴ James Robert Schietinger was born on December 26, 1919 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^4,2,3 He married Julia Mullins, daughter of Robert Lee Mullins and Julia Abiah Strickler, on June 21, 1941.³ James Robert Schietinger died on June 15, 2001 at New Jersey at age 81.^4,3 He Schietinger, James Robert "Bob", died on June 15, 2001, born in Pittsburgh PA on Dec 26, 1919, married Julia "June" (nee Mullins) on June 21, 1941; survived by 4 sons, 3 daughters-in-law, 6 grandchildren. Retired at a mechanical engineer from RCA, volunteered for Walt Whitman Soc, the Phila. Preservation Soc, the American Cancer Soc, Perkins Center for The Arts, and Boy Scouts of America. on June 20, 2001.³

     Philip Zack Israel was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.⁴ His Social Security Number was 262-07-6362.⁵ He was born on January 16, 1912 at Moultrie, Colquitt Co., Georgia.^3,5 He married Wanda Frances "Juanita" Mullins, daughter of Robert Lee Mullins and Julia Abiah Strickler, on December 24, 1942 at Manatee Co., Florida.^1,2,6,7 Philip Zack Israel and Wanda Frances "Juanita" Mullins were divorced in September, 1968 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.⁸ Philip Zack Israel died on October 18, 1986 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 74.⁹ He Phillip Israel, 74, of Tampa, died Saturday. He had been a resident in the Tampa Bay area for many years. He was a member of the Fellowship Lodge 265 F.& A.M. and the Egypt Temple Shrine where he served as the director of the Egypt Temple Shrine Band. He is survived by one son, Taylor B. of Nashville, Tenn; one daughter, Geri Philene Haynes, of Daytona Beach; one sister, Geraldine Fulenwider of New Port Richey; 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. on October 19, 1986.⁹

     Elmo J. Walter Jr. was buried at Vandergrift Cemetery, Vandergrift, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.³ He married Cora Belle Cunningham.⁴ Elmo J. Walter Jr. was born on April 10, 1930 at Vandergrift, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.² He died on June 21, 2014 at Brooksville, Hernando Co., Florida, at age 84.² He Elmo J. Walter Jr., 84, of Homosassa, Fla., formerly of Vandergrift, died Saturday, June 21, 2014, in Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville, Fla. Born April 10, 1930, in Vandergrift, he was a son of the late Elmo and Elizabeth (Murphy) Walter. Elmo had owned and operated Walter Optical Lab in Vandergrift for 38 years prior to retiring in 1991. He was a member of the Vandergrift Presbyterian Church and a member of the F and AM Lodge No. 617 and the American Legion Post No. 114, both in Vandergrift, and he enjoyed golfing. Survivors include his daughter, Katey (David) Rayburn, of Michigan; two granddaughters, Nicole (John) Stachowicz, of Minnesota, and Rebecca Rayburn, of Allison Park; and two great-grandchildren, Ian and Isabelle Wallace. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael James Walter. Interment will be in the Vandergrift Cemetery. on June 29, 2014.²

     His Social Security Number was 185-38-2765.² Michael James Walter was buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He was born on July 10, 1955 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.² He died on October 6, 1994 at New York at age 39.²

     Cora Belle Cunningham was buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.^2,1 She Cora Belle Walter 89, of Big Rapids Michigan formerly of Vandergrift died August 5, 2020 in Evergreen Assisted Living, Big Rapids, Michigan. She was born October 3, 1930, the daughter of the late James Patrick and Bernice Riggs Cunningham. Cora was a member of the Vandergrift Presbyterian Church she enjoyed traveling and art. Survivors include: her daughter, Katey (David) Rayburn of Big Rapids; two granddaughters, Nicole (John) Stachowicz of Madison,WI and Rebecca Rayburn of Allison Park; two great-grandchildren, Ian and Isabella. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by: her son, Michael J. Walter; and a brother, James W. Cunningham. Interment will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell, PA.¹ Her married name was Walter.¹ She married Elmo J. Walter Jr., son of Elmo J. Walter and Elisabeth Murphy.¹ Cora Belle Cunningham was born on October 3, 1930 at Pennsylvania.¹ She died on August 5, 2020 at Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., Michigan, at age 89.¹

     Elizabeth Emiline VanTassel was born on June 26, 1922 at Rath Mill, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.² As of February 8, 1951,her married name was Walters.¹ She married Herbert Leroy Walters, son of Marlin Jefferson Walter and Mary Malissa Pierce, on February 8, 1951 at Trumbull Co., Ohio.^1,2 Elizabeth Emiline VanTassel died on December 15, 2019 at Leechburg, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania, at age 97.² She Elizabeth Emiline "Liney" VanTassel Walters, 97, of Avonmore, formerly of Vandergrift, passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Pleasant Ridge Nursing in Leechburg. She was born Monday, June 26, 1922, in Rath Mill (Jefferson County) and was a daughter of the late John C. and Edith L. Kougher (Kocher) VanTassel. Elizabeth loved to travel. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting and spending time with her family. She also loved to cook and bake. Before her retirement, she was employed in housekeeping for 10 years at Belaire Nursing Home. Prior to that, she owned and operated Walters Market on Dime Road in Vandergrift. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Herbert Leroy Walters; two children, Richard Walters, of Chesapeake, Va., and Jeannie Walters, of Liberty Borough; four grandchildren, Carye Walters and his wife, Bethany, of the Netherlands, Clark Walters and his wife, Tammy, of Chesapeake, Va., Melissa Bramhall and her husband, John, of North Huntingdon, and Rebecca Payne, of Liberty Borough; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ford and Rex VanTassel; her sister, Ruth Kocher; stepbrothers, Lawrence and Cecil Kocher; stepsister, Nadine Fink; and her stepfather, Ephrem "Eph" Kocher. on December 17, 2019.²

     Richard Leroy Walters Richard Leroy Walters, September 6, 1951 - January 7, 2022. Richard L. Walters, 70, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022. He was born in Pennsylvania to Herbert and Elizabeth Walters. He is predeceased by his mother and his wife of over 30 years, Christine Walters. He was an accountant and an avid woodworker. He leaves to cherish his memory his two sons Carey Walters (Bethany) and Clark Walters (Tamara), his father Herbert L. Walters, and one sister Jeanne Walters. He also leaves two grandchildren Heidi and Zachary Walters, many other relatives and friends.² He married Christine Unknown.² Richard Leroy Walters was born on September 6, 1951 at Pennsylvania.² He died on January 7, 2022 at Virginia at age 70.²