Jessie May Songer Belletete
Mrs. Belletete, age 82, of Matthews, NC, died peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2010 in Charlotte, NC. Born May 12, 1928 in Orange, MA,
she was a daughter of the late John and Jessie Kimball Songer. In 1953, she moved to Winchendon, MA, later moving to Florida in 1979
with her husband. Jessie was predeceased by a son, Wayne. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Roland Belletete, originally from
Winchendon; her children, Cynthia Ruschioni and Alan Belletete, both of Winchendon, Elena Chevalier of Benton, NH, Roy Belletete of
Dania Beach, FL, and Anthony Belletete of Matthews, NC; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Also surviving are her sisters, Mildred
Bianchi, Clara Wesockes, and Freda Songer; and brothers, Lawrence, Frank and Denis Songer; along with dozens of nieces and nephews.
Most important to Jessie, and her greatest treasure, was her family. She enjoyed writing, cake decorating, growing house plants, bird
watching and assorted collections. Jessie was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the VFW and the Korean War Veterans Association.
Relatives and friends are welcome to celebrate Jessie's life at a Funeral Mass that will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, at
St. John Neumann Catholic Church. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in
Winchendon, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the NC Korean War Memorial, P.O. Box 690158, Charlotte, NC 28227-7002,
online at www.koreanwarmemorialnc.com.
Crystal Ann Songer, 36, of Suwanee died Saturday. The body will be cremated. No service is planned. Lee's Funeral Home, Decatur.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on July 7, 2010
Madge E. (Songer) McKinney, 99, of Effingham, formerly of Newton, died at 10:25am Sunday, June 13, 2010 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.
Graveside services will be 2pm Tuesday, June 15, at West Lawn Cemetery, Newton. Call from 1-2pm Tuesday at Crain Funeral Home in Newton. Memorials to Lincolnland Hospice.
She was born April 16, 1911, in Rose Hill, the daughter of Orban and Agnes (Kibler) Songer. She married Henry I. Brown. Later, Madge married Avery McKinney. She worked in her family's grocery while living in Newton and was a member of First Baptist Church. She later moved to West Point, Mississippi, where she worked in retail sales and was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include son, Steven L. McKinney and wife Becky of West Point, Mississippi...daughters, Wanda L. Brown Crews of Effingham and Nancy Jo Brown Arndt and husband Larry of San Diego, California...eight grandchildren...nine great-grandchildren...and four great-great-grandchildren...and brother, Clyde Songer and wife Dorothy of Newton.
She was preceded in death by her parents...her brothers, Lloyd and Roe Songer...her sister, Judith Fisher...and her son-in-law, Jack Crews.
Edith Maxine Songer, 77, of 802 Ellis Ave., died at 8 a.m. June 3, 2010, at The Good Samaritan Society-Ottumwa.
She was born July 14, 1932, in Ottumwa to Maley and Helen Myers Sellwood. She married Teddy M. Songer June 18, 1949, in Ottumwa. He preceded her in death on Feb. 25, 2007.
A resident of Ottumwa all of her life, she was a member of Ottumwa Baptist Temple where she taught Sunday school for 22 years as well as sang in the choir. She enjoyed being a housewife and a mother to her twin boys, Garry and Larry. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are two grandchildren, Chad (Charity) Songer of Caledonia, Mich., and Heather (Nick) Bolin of Cedar Rapids; five great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Chloe, Rheese, Lily and Grant; a sister, Alice (Chuck) Eaton of Ottumwa; and a brother, James Sellwood of Ottumwa.
She was preceded in death by her twin sons, Garry and Larry Songer; a granddaughter, Misty Dawn Songer; two sisters, Ollie Lanigan and Mabel Songer; and three brothers, Bob Bennett, Maley “Junior” Sellwood and Charles Sellwood.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Ottumwa Baptist Temple; the Rev. Randy Miller officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. today at Reece Funeral Home with the family present from 6-8 p.m. this evening.
Memorials may be made to Ottumwa Baptist Temple.
The Ottumwa Courier 213 E. Second St. Ottumwa, IA 52501
John B. Songer, 87, of La Crescent, Minn passed away at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Medical Center in La Crosse on Wednesday, May 12, 2010.
He was born in Buffalo, Wyo., on June 29, 1922, to Floyd and Edith (Fordyce) Songer Sr. He had worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1937 until 1939. John had proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II, enlisting in 1940 and serving in Troop B of the 115th Cavalry Division. He later served and was injured during his tour of duty with the Army as a field artilleryman in the Philippines. John also served another tour in Korea and later ended his Army duty with Battery A of the 465th Field Artillery Battalion at Fort McCoy and received an Honorable Discharge in 1951.
On June 2, 1951, he married the love of his life, Maxine, in Caledonia, Minn.
Later in life, John was an avid league bowler for many years, and loved trout fishing and golfing with family and friends. He was also a great fan of the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. Spending time with grandkids and greatgrandkids was very important to him and he enjoyed a special, close relationship with his grandson Jason.
For 25 years John worked for Cargill Heating as a service technician. Many families would continue to call and request his services even following his retirement.
Thoughts of his kind, generous nature and love for all his family and friends will be with us always. He generally charmed everyone he met.
In addition to Maxine, his wife of 58 years, he is survived by two sons, Jeff Songer and his wife Kathy of La Crescent and Gary Songer of Chaska, Minn., three grandchildren, Jessica and her husband Josh, Jason and Alexis; two great-grandchildren, Victoria and Austin; two sisters, Lorraine Burgess of Eugene, Ore., and Beverly Savage of Lake Havasu, Ariz., two brothers, Floyd Songer Jr. and his wife Agnes and Gene Songer, both of Sheridan, Wyo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Lavaughn.
Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 21, at Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church in La Crescent. Pastor Michael Woods will officiate. Military rites will be provided by Gittens Leidel American Legion Post 595 of La Crescent. Private family burial will take place at a later date. Friends may call on the family Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crescent. Visitation will also be held on Friday at the church from 12:30 p.m. until time of services.
Doris J. Songer Lansing Mrs. Doris Songer, loving wife, mother and grandmother, born September 14, 1934, passed away March 30, 2010 at the age of 75. Doris enjoyed making crafts, playing cards and really enjoyed spending time at the trailer at Six Lakes. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Douglas and their children: Iola (Andy) Belt of Louisville, KY, Terry (Larry) Jenks of Lansing, Douglas (Cindy) Songer Jr., Kim (Jim) Forrester of Charlotte, Brian (Lisa) Songer of Lansing and Cindy (Kent) Service of Grand Ledge; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Faith (Bill) Guy of Florida and half-brother Howard Ricketts. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 3, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with Rev. Harry Johnson of the People's Church, East Lansing officiating. Interment will follow at Deepdale Memorial Park, Lansing. The family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Great Lakes Hospice in memory of Doris Songer.
Published in Lansing State Journal on March 31, 2010
SONGER, Ethel M. age 84, of Hamilton, died Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born on March 25, 1925, in Milford Township, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Jones. Ethel is survived by her daughter Janice Wright and her son-in-law Robert Wright; her grandson James Burton and his wife Shanna; her granddaughter Angela West; four great-grandchildren Kimberly West, Andrew, Ryan, and Dillon Burton; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents; husband James Songer; siblings Edna Jones, Albert Jones, Perry Jones and John Moak; and sister-in-law Fairy Jones. Funeral services will be held at Webb Noonan Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South "D" Street, Hamilton at 11am on Saturday, March 27, 2010. Burial will follow at Hickory Flat Cemetery. Family and friends will be received prior to the service from 10-11am at the funeral home.
SONGER Phyllis Margaret ( Phyl) aged 79 years. Passed away on Sunday, March 14, after a brave fight against a debilitating illness. Dearly loved wife of Bill, loved and loving mum of Lyn, Bill, Chris and Karl and their partners. Beloved and respected by her grandchildren and adored Nanny Phyl to her great grandchildren. Funeral service at St Andrew's Church, Lower Layham, on Tuesday, March 30, at 2.00 p.m. At the family's request no mourning attire, bright and cheerful clothing and no black ties. Cut flowers only, no wreaths and if preferred donations to the East Anglian Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Kingsbury & Saunders, 61 George Street, Hadleigh Suffolk IP7 5BW.
Dale H. Songer (Grizzly), 52, died on Feb. 16, 2010. He was born on July 22, 1953 in South Dakota.
He is survived by a son, Shawn; two daughters, Angel and Teresa; and grandchildren, Shaggy, Amelia, Lydia, Katie, Helen and Skyler.
Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 844 W. Sullivan St., Miami, Ariz. Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. Remains will be cremated.
ETHEL HAZEL SONGER
ETHEL HAZEL SONGER,WIFE OF CLIFFORD MOORE SONGER JR,PASSED AWAY ON AUG. 24,2009 IN CHARLESTON,SC.SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER CHILDREN CLIFFORD M.SONGER 3RD,MARY ELIZABETH SONGER WILLIAMS,KATHLRRN LOUISE SONGER ROBBINS,RICHARD ROBERT SONGER,AND THOMAS FRANCIS SONGER.
William Reed Songer Sr.
Died Oct.7, 2006. He will be truely missed by his two daughters and son and grand-children. We love you. I LOVE YOU DADDY! I miss you so very much!
Melody Ann Grubermann ( Murray) passed away on April 18 2009
Glenn A. Songer
Songer, Glenn A., 65, retired event planner for Beechcraft and a partial owner of SoNu Events, passed away on December 13, 2009. Preceded in death by his mother Arlein. Survived by his companion, John Whearty of Palm Springs, CA; sister, Debbie Songer and her companion, Mark Ludwick of Wichita. Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, December 27, 2009 from 1-4 p.m., at SoNu Venu 540 N. Hydraulic. Kansas
Teen Sentenced In Crash That Killed Friends
18-Year-Old Was Driving 88 MPH At Time Of Crash
GREENFIELD, Mass. -- An Athol teenager who survived a car wreck in which three of his friends died has been sentenced to two years in jail.
The Athol Daily News reported that 18-year-old Frederick Adams pleaded guilty Tuesday in Greenfield Superior Court to three counts of motor vehicle homicide.
He was ordered to serve two years of concurrent 2˝-year sentences, with the remainder suspended. He also received three years of probation.
Authorities said Adams was driving 88 miles per hour in 40 zone on the night of Aug. 14, 2008, when he struck a tree in Orange. Neither alcohol nor drugs were involved.
Angelica Cheverez and Brittany Bailey, both of Orange; and Joseph Songer of Athol, died. All were 18.
Adams, lawyer requested probation. The victims' families expressed disappointment at the sentence.
Clayburn Songer, 57, of Pikeville, died Friday October 23, 2009 at his home.
He attended Brockdell Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Lila Mae Songer; and a sister, Mary Songer.
He is survived by three sisters, Shelby Songer, Allene (Joseph) Songer, and Audrey (Carl) Carmack all of Pikeville; one brother, Tommy Songer of Pikeville; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, October 25, at 2 p.m. CDT in the chapel with David Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Rainey-Dill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 24, from 2-9 p.m. and Sunday, October 25, from 9 a.m. until funeral time.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Hwy 127 South, Pikeville, Tn.
posted October 24, 2009
Violet Pearl "Liptrap" Songer of Ogden, died Oct. 19, 2009. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Leavitt's Mortuary 836 36th Street, Ogden. Friends and family may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, and one hour prior to the services at the mortuary. Interment will be at Aultorest Memorial Park at 836 36th Street, Ogden.
Dr. Robert H. "Bob" Songer
* BORN: January 9, 1925
* DIED: October 13, 2009
* LOCATION: Jasper, AL
Survivors:
Son: Bobby H. Songer and wife Tammy of Jasper
Mother: Pearl Songer of Jasper
Brother: Bill songer and wife Gail of Jasper
Sister-in-law: Eunice B. Murphy of Jasper
Two nephews and two nieces
Special family friend: Juanita McCollum
Preceded in death by:
Wife: Carolyn B. Songer
Father: Clarence sopnger
Sister: Betty Beech
Dr. songer received a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Arts degree in School administration from the University of Alabama. He did post-graduate work at Auburn University and the University of Alabama and was awarded a Doctorate of Letters from Athens University.
He was known state wide for his outstanding service in educational leadership. During his 33 years and nine months career in education, he served as a teacher, principal, college instructor and assistant superintendent before becoming Superintedent of the Jasper City Schools. Great strides were made in the Jasper City Schools during this tenure.
Dr. Songer believed not only in providing the best education possible for the students in Jasper, but also in giving to the community at large and to the country he loved. He was active as a member and leader in trhe First United Methodist Church of Jasper, where he was a Sunday School teacher and served as Chairman of the Finance Committtee, the Jasper Kiwanis Club, the Boy Scout sof America and numerous Alabama State Department committees and associations. He served his country faithfully during World War II, participating in five significant battles including the Normandy Invasion, Omaha Beach and the Battle of the Bulge and received the Purple Heart.
Dr. Songer's hobbies included the love of the game of Golf and was an avid golfer. He also loved restoring Corvettes to which you could see him driving around town in them.
Pallbearers will be: Bill Frey Sr., Mike Short, Phillip Grace, David Grace, Charlie Dunn and Dick Shumate.
The family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church or to a charity of your choice.
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Robert H. ‘Bob’ Songer, 84, of Jasper
Thursday, Oct 15, 2009
Robert H. ‘Bob’ Songer, 84, of Jasper, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper. Graveside services will be Friday, Oct. 16, at 2:30 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery. Kilgore-Green Funeral Home will direct. Visitation will be from 12 until 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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David Justin Songer
April 6, 2009
David Justin Songer, 28, of Liverpool, passed away April 6, 2009. Born in Syracuse, he was a life resident of Liverpool. Dave worked for AAA Environmental as well as running his own landscaping business. He was
predeceased by his mother, Nancy S. Songer who passed away in 2008.
Dave was a very loving husband, dedicated father and devoted son and brother who is survived by his wife, Karlie Hazelton Songer and their precious "Little Man", David Songer II of Liverpool; father, William Songer of Liverpool; brothers, Daniel Stenger of Boyertown, PA, Kate Songer Daniels and her husband Ted Daniels of Boyertown, PA, Timothy Songer of Liverpool and Jon Songer of Liverpool; maternal grandparents, Dr. Leigh & Doris Simpson of Baldwinsville and Florida.
Calling hours will be Friday, April 10, 2009 from 5 to 7 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. at the Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Entombment will be in Woodlawn Sunset Mausoleum, Syracuse.
Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made payable by check to David Songer II Trust Fund, C/O William Songer, 112 Greeley Circle, Liverpool, NY 13090.
With an end that came too soon, an amazing new journey begins. Dave's love will continue on through the laughs and smile of all he touched.
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ATHOL Joseph R."Joey" Songer, 18, of 431 South Main Street, died unexpectedly late Thursday evening, August 14, 2008 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident, that he was a passenger in.
Born on March 4, 1990 in Greenfield, he was a son of Chad Songer and Dusty (Landry) and attended Athol High School.
Joey was employed at the Athol McDonald's at the time of his death.
He loved music and had a large collection of CD's and loved to help Ethan Stone with local concerts. Joey also enjoyed his pets as well as playing video games.
A well loved person who could bring a smile to his family and friends, will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his father and step mother, Chad and Donna Songer of Athol; his mother and step father, Dusty Landry and Matthew Stone, of Athol; a brother, Lennon Stone of Athol; paternal grandparents, Greg Songer and Karen Stoddard, and Linda Risatti, all of Athol; Maternal grandparents, Anne and Alan Landry of New Salem and Lauren and Jeffrey Emmeott of Whitinsville; a great grandfather, Leonard Baldwin, of Whitinsville; and many cousins, aunts, uncles, and grand aunts and grand uncles.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday evening, August 19, 2008 from 6-8 PM at Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, MA 01364.
Funeral services and interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you honor Joey with donations to the Athol Memorial Hall Restoration Fund, 585 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331.
Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, is directing the arrangements.
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Janice (Kay) Mechaelsen, 69, of Kamrar died Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. A Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at the Community Church southeast of Kamrar. Burial will follow in the Community Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Community Church from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday evening and after 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Arrangements were made with the Foster Funeral & Cremation Center in Webster City.
Janice Kay Songer daughter of Donald Sr. and Ethel Raven Songer was born on August 10, 1940 in Webster City. She received her education and graduated from Webster City Lincoln High School in 1958. On February 14, 1959 she married Alfred James Mechaelsen at the Presbyterian Church near Kamrar. The couple resided in rural Kamrar where Kay was a self employed child care provider for over 20 years. She had also worked part time at River View Early Childhood Center in Webster City.
Survivors include her husband of over 50 years, Alfred Mechaelsen of Kamrar; son and daughter-in-law, Lendall and Marcia Mechaelsen of Kamrar; daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Paul Huisman of Webster City; Glenda and Jeff Meyer of Williams; grandchildren, Mandy (Dave) Powers, Angela Huisman, Lucas and Marcus Mechaelsen, AJ, Leah, and Stacey Meyer; great grandchildren, Cassandra Paulson, Lauren and Chloe Powers; sisters, Beverly (Lute) Olson; Shirley (Jerry) Trusty all of Webster City; brothers, Donald (Shirley) Songer of California; Gary Songer of Nevada; Ronald (Barb) Songer of Denison and many nieces and nephews.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents. She was a member of the Community Church in Kamarar where she was active in Women's Fellowship, Kids Live, Bible School, and Sarah's Circle. Kay loved spending time with her family, friends and attending her grandchildren's activities.
CHARLES COOLEY SON OF EULA SONGER. PASSED APRIL 15 2004 INCORCINIA TX. HE WAS 54. HE IS SURVIVED BY A SON BOBBY AND DAUGHTER BREENA AND 3 GRANDCHILDREN.
Ethel Songer, of North Charleston, widow of Clifford M. Songer Jr., died Monday. Arrangements by Carolina Memorial Funeral Home.
Mildred J. Ivers Songer
Mildred J. Ivers Songer, 94, of Murfreesboro died April 14 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. Graveside services were April 16 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens for family and friends, and a celebration of her life was held April 16. Mrs. Songer was a native of Barnhill, Ill., a member of the First Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was the last of 11 children in her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Songer ; and parents, Walter U. and Amanda Barmes Ivers. She is survived by her sons, Hubert D. Songer Jr. of Paducah, Ky., Lewis A. Songer of Johnson City, Roger A. Songer of Eagleville and Byron N. Songer of Louisville; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Songer may be made to the First Baptist Church Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Fund.
Mary Calphernia Songer Stafford
Jess Wakefield Songer's sister, passed away at the age of 96 on Sunday, the November 23, 2008.
Rose Beatrice Songer Fuqua
Died: 8 JAN 2001 - Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas age 76, The last of 12 siblings to die of Charles Henry Songer and Mary Bryant Songer
Johnny Orvile Songer
Born: July 25 1938
Death: May 3 2000
Left Behind 1 child
Laurie Songer Jenkins
4 Grandkids
Lewis Smith
Tanya Smith
Mandy Jeffers
Jarrod Jeffers
B.J. Songer
age 22 of the Mooneyham Community, TN, died Sunday
March 11, 2007. in an area hospital. He was a member of the Mooneyham Church of God.
He is survived by his wife Sandra Songer, two children, Dylan Blake and Abby Elaine Songer; his parents Billy Joe Songer and Sammie Dodson, two brothers; Jacob and Wesley Songer; maternal grandparents, Christina and James Dodson and paternal grandparents, Dorothy and Jimmy Hensley, all of Mooneyham; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday 3/23/07 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at the Mooneyham Church of God Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. CDT with Minister Doug Cunningham officiating. Burial will be in Myers Cemetery. Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Hwy. 127 South Pikeville, TN.
Michael J. “Mike” Songer,
69 of Washington died Saturday-December 9, 2006 at 8:05 p.m. in the Donnell House after a one year illness. Mr. Songer was born January 8, 1937 in Farrell, Pa. the son of the late Eugene J. and Katherine Moore Songer. Mr. Songer was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Bishop Timon High School in Buffalo, New York. He worked as a Construction Superintendent at Songer Corporation until his retirement, at which time he became a consultant. He was a member of Lone Pine Golf Club where he was an avid golfer. He loved being with his family especially his grandchildren.
Mr. Songer’s first wife, Genevieve Songer survives. On April 6, 1997 he married Jeanne Horn Songer who also survives. Also surviving are four sons; Dr. John (Debbie) Songer of Cullman, Alabama, Michael (Jane Ann) Songer of Washington, Steve (Angela) Songer of Athens, Tenn., E. J. (Lisa) Songer of Washington. Also surviving are two daughters; Mary K. (Cam) Harper of Chesapeake, Sue Beswick of Navaare, Florida, one stepdaughter; Elaine (Bryan) Cumberlidge of Waynesburg, one brother; Paul (Shelley) Songer of Washington, three sisters; Jean McCormick of Elma, New York, Kathleen Waterhouse of Buffalo, New York, Joanne (John) Docherty of Buffalo, New York, 17 Grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews also survive.
Mr. Songer was preceeded in death by one brother; John Songer, and one sister; Patricia Florea.
At the request of the family there will be no public visitation. Burial will be private. The public is welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday- December 11, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, W. Chestnut Street, Washington, with Fr. William P. Feeney as celebrant. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Donnell House, 10 Leet Street, Washington, Pa. 15301. Arrangements are under the direction of the Warco-Falvo Funeral Home, Inc. Wilson at E. Katherine Avenues, Washington, S. Timothy Warco, Supervisor/Director, Susan Falvo Warco, Director, S. Timothy Warco II, Director.
Effie Holland
Effie Mae Ewton Holland, 89, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006.She had lived in the Chickamauga area for the last 53 years, was of the Church of God faith and retired from Crystal Springs Bleachery after more than 25 years of service. She blessed all of us with her presence on this Earth for 89 years, from March 9, 1917, to Nov. 22, 2006.She was a spiritual, loving, caring and giving mother, grandmother and friend and she will be sorely missed by all that knew and loved her, but we know she now walks hand in hand with God. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John Adam Holland; parents, Bessie Songer and Polk Ewton; three sons, J.W., Check and Eddie Holland; three brothers, Homer, Buck and Grove Songer; and three sisters, Ovia Owens, Ted Songer and Maude Clark. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Louise Dalton, Alfred Holland, Jim Holland and Ben Holland, all of Chickamauga, Faye McKay, of Rossville, Edward Holland, of LaFayette, Ga., and Roma Belcher, of Cohutta, Ga.; two brothers, Paul Songer, of Rossville, and Howard “Tootie” Songer, of Flintstone, Ga.; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with the Rev. Henry Hampton and the Rev. Robert Taylor officiating. Pallbearers will be several of her grandsons, Randall Dalton, Roger Dalton, Jimmy Holland, Johnny Holland, Aaron Holland and Eddie Holland. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Goins Jr. and Stuart Davis. Burial will follow in Chickamauga City Cemetery. The family will begin receiving friends after 4 p.m. today and prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson &Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe
From the Chattanooga Times FreePress
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Rose Songer
PIKEVILLE — Rose Songer, 53, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006.
Survivors include husband, Henry Songer; children, Tammy Sullivan,
Melissa Parsons and James Songer; seven grandchildren; and four brothers.
Services are at 2 p.m. CDT today at in the chapel of Putnam-Reed Funeral Home of Pikeville.
Burial is in Rainey-Dill Cem-etery.
From the Chattanooga Times FreePress
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Willis Songer
PIKEVILLE — 88,
died Friday, March 10, 2006.
Survivors three daughters and
two sons.
Services: 2 p.m. CST Monday
in the chapel with Eugene Perry,
David Rogers and Donnie Cox officiating.
Visitation 3 p.m. CST today.
Burial in Rainey-Dill Cemetery.
Arrangements by Putnam-Reed
Funeral Home, U.S. Highway 127
South, Pikeville.
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