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     Elizabeth Jane Parks was born on 15 September 1847 at Reynolds Co., Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Parks and Lucinda A. Rayfield. Elizabeth Jane Parks married James Nashville Bowles on 27 August 1874 at Centerville, Reynolds Co., Missouri. Elizabeth Jane Parks died on 5 August 1934 at Reynolds Co., Missouri, at age 86.¹ She was buried at Centerville Cemetery, Centerville, Reynolds Co., Missouri.¹

Findagrame.com has their children listed as Walter B., George Washington, and Theodosia G. "Dosia.¹

She lived in January 1916 at Centerville, Reynolds Co., Missouri.²

     Floy Madelenda Parks also went by the name of Lena. She was born on 19 April 1895 at Centerville, Reynolds Co., Missouri.² She was born on 19 April 1893 at Centerville, Reynolds Co., Missouri.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of George Washington Parks and Rosa Bell Christopher.¹ Floy Madelenda Parks married Paul Fred Warfel, son of James Stewart Warfel and Harriet Edwards, on 8 August 1912 at Centerville, Reynolds Co., Missouri.^6,3 Floy Madelenda Parks and Paul Fred Warfel were divorced on 14 March 1963 at Basin, Big Horn Co., Wyoming, Grounds listed were Intolerable Indignities.⁷ Floy Madelenda Parks died on 9 December 1976 at North Big Horn Hospital, Lovell, Big Horn Co., Wyoming, at age 81.^3,4,5 She was buried at Lovell Cemetery, Lovell, Big Horn Co., Wyoming.^4,5 She lived;

Warfel Family Has Several Kinds of Bad Luck Recently
By MRS. CLARA BOWLDS
CLYDE PARK—Bad luck has overtaken several members of the Paul Warfel family here recently.
Leroy Warfel underwent major surgery at the Lott hospital in Livingston Friday after being stricken with appendicitis.
Mrs. Paul Warfel had taken her son to the clinic for examination, and while he was waiting his turn, decided to go to the post office.
In going into the post office she got her finger caught in the door, injuring it so that it had to be amputated at the first joint.      
Both Mrs. Warfel and her son are recovering.
About three weeks ago her grandson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Warfel, was stricken with polio. He is at a Denver hospital and is now out of quarantine.
Livingston Enterprise (Livingston, Montana)
Tue, Nov 24, 1953 -Page 3.⁸




Warfel
Services for Madelena Flora Warfel, 81, will be at 10 a m Monday in Haskell Funeral Home chapel.
Bishop Ed Lowe will officiate. Burial will be in Lovell Cemetery.
Mrs. Warfel died Thursday of a heart attack in North Big Horn Hospital.
She was born April 19, 1895, in Centerville, Mo., a daughter of George Washington "Barney" Parks and Rosa Bell Christopher Parks.
She married Paul Warfel on Aug. 8,1912, in Centerville.
Mrs. Warfel was a member of the Church of Latter-day Saints.
Survivors include three sons, George S. Warfel of Basin, Edward P. Warfel of Livingston, Mont., and LeRoy W. Warfel, address unavailable, her father of Lovell; a brother, Preston Lee Parks of Lovell; eight grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.
The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana)
Sun, Dec 12, 1976 ·Page 6.²

She lived in March 1944 at Clyde Park, Park Co., Montana.⁹

Mrs. Warfel's rites held
LOVELL - Services for Mrs. Floy Madelena Warfel, 83, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Haskell's Funeral Chapel.
Biship Edwin Lowe of the LDS Church officiated with burial in the Lovell Cemetery.
Mrs. Warfel died Thursday at the North Big Horn Hospital after a long illness.
She was born April 19, 1893, at Centerville, Mo.
On Aug 8, 1912, she married Paul Wartel in Centerville. They homesteaded near Conrad, Mont., that same year and later moved to Sheridan where they were employed on the Spears Ranch.
They purchased the M.L. Ranch east of Lovell in 1919. In 1926 they sold the ranch and moved to Hardin, Mont. In 1961 they moved to Lovell.     
Survivors are three sons, George of Basin, Edward of Livingston, Mont., and Roy of Billings; her father, George (Barney) Parks and one brother, Preston Parks, both of Lovell. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren.
Casper Star-Tribune (Casper, Wyoming)
Tue, Dec 14, 1976 ·Page 2.³

     Gail Parks is the daughter of Glendon Dale Parks and Pearl Averett. Gail Parks married Kent (?)

     George Washington Parks also went by the name of Barney. He was born on 30 September 1875 at Lesterville, Reynolds Co., Missouri.^2,3 He was the son of Marshall Lafayette Parks and Tolthan Ann Vann.¹ George Washington Parks married Rosa Bell Christopher, daughter of William Thomas Christopher and Mary Ann Fears, on 29 July 1894 at Centerville, Reynolds Co., Missouri.⁴ George Washington Parks died on 12 July 1977 at North Big Horn Nursing Home, Lovell, Big Horn Co., Wyoming, at age 101.^2,3 He was buried at Lovell Cemetery, Lovell, Big Horn Co., Wyoming.^2,3 He lived in December 1976 at Lovell, Big Horn Co., Wyoming.⁵

George (Barney) Parks
LOVELL, Wyo. - George Washington (Barney) Parks, who died Tuesday at the age of 101, moved to Big Horn County in 1921 and had ranched most of his life before retiring.
Mr. Parks had been a resident at North Big Horn Nursing Home, where he died, for the past three and a half years.
Born in 1875, in Missouri, he was a son of Marshall and Tolitha Ann Parks. He married Rosabell Christopher, who died March 18,1944.
Survivors include a son, Preston of Lovell; a sister, Mrs. Minda Davis of Pilot Knob, Mo; eight grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Haskell Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Lovell Cemetery.
The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana)
Wed, Jul 13, 1977 ·Page 10.⁶

     George Washington Parks was born on 20 July 1840 at Lesterville, Reynolds Co., Missouri. He was the son of Marshall Lafayette Parks and Mary H. Williams. George Washington Parks married Mary Ella Larkin on 10 December 1874 at Reynolds Co., Missouri. George Washington Parks died on 14 August 1876 at Missouri at age 36.

Local Department
We regret to learn, through the Echo, that our friend, G. W. Parks, of Reynolds, died recently in Texas, whither he had gone for his health. Mr. Parks had been suffering for a couple of years from consumption.

Iron County Register (Ironton, Missouri)
Thu, Aug 31, 1876 ·Page 3.¹

     Glendon Dale Parks was born on 25 September 1928 at Lovell, Big Horn Co., Wyoming.^1,2,3 He was the son of Preston Lee Parks and Eliza Ann Nebel. Glendon Dale Parks married Pearl Averett on 7 February 1949 at Cowley, Big Horn Co., Wyoming.^2,3 Glendon Dale Parks married Shirley Sue Stewart on 21 February 1955 at Lovell, Big Horn Co., Wyoming.² Glendon Dale Parks died on 17 February 2010 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming, at age 81.^2,1 He was buried on 22 February 2010 at Highland Cemetery, Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.^2,1 He lived in July 2001 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.⁴

Glendon Dale Parks
Services for Glendon Dale Parks will be held at 3:00 PM. Monday, February 22, 2010 at Bustard’s
Funeral Home. Viewing will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, February 21, 2010, at
Bustard’s. Interment will be at Highland Cemetery.
Mr. Parks, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Casper on February 17, 2010. He was born September 25, 1928 to Preston and Anna Parks in Lovell, Wyoming. Prior to his marriage to Pearl, Glendon enlisted and served in the Navy.
Glendon married Pearl Averett on February 7, 1949 in Cowley, WY and from this union came three children; Gail, Alan and Brent. Upon Pearl’s passing, Glen was united in marriage to Shirley Sue Balben on February 21, 1955 in Lovell, Wy. Their children are Wayne, Diane and Jim.
In 1968 the family settled in Casper where Glendon was employed by First National Bank. He retired from there in 1976.
Glendon was an avid Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies fan, not to mention his love of fishing, camping and playing cards. During his retirement years, he also enjoyed gardening.
Glendon was preceded in death by his parents, Preston and Anna, his wives. Pearl and Shirley, his brother, Lee, mothers-in-law, fathers-in-law, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and cousins.
Survivors include his children, Gail and husband Kent of Colorado Springs, CO; Alan and wife, Ginger of Afton, WY, Brent and wife, Debbie of Billings, Wayne and wife Brenda, Diane and husband Chuck and Jim and wife Debbie, all of Casper, as well are 17 grandchildren, 40 great and great great grandchildren; brother Kurt and wife Colleen of Camano Island, WA, brother-in-law, Ulis (Dude) Stewart and wife Lola of Casper and numerous nieces, nephew s and cousins.
Casper Star-Tribune (Casper, Wyoming)
Sat, Feb 20, 2010 ·Page 5.²

     James Henry Parks was born on 28 July 1830 at Washington, De Kalb Co., Missouri. He was the son of Marshall Lafayette Parks and Mary H. Williams. James Henry Parks married Matilda Rayfield on 13 October 1853 at Centerville, Reynolds Co., Missouri. James Henry Parks died on 20 October 1892 at Lesterville, Reynolds Co., Missouri, at age 62. He began military service on 30 September 1864. He ended military service on 3 May 1865.

     James Henry Parks was born on 17 July 1849 at Reynolds Co., Missouri.¹ He was the son of Andrew Jackson Parks and Lucinda A. Rayfield. James Henry Parks married Sarah Louisa Henderson in 1871 at Reynolds Co., Missouri. James Henry Parks died on 22 January 1920 at Reynolds Co., Missouri, at age 70.¹ He was buried at Centerville Cemetery, Centerville, Reynolds Co., Missouri.¹ He lived in January 1916 at Centerville, Reynolds Co., Missouri.²

Findagrame.com has their children listed as Martha Esther, Leona, Otis Harold.¹

     James Lee Parks is the son of Glendon Dale Parks and Shirley Sue Stewart. James Lee Parks married Debbie M. (?)

     John Parks was born on 20 August 1774 at Elbert Co., Georgia. He was the son of Charles Theophilus Parks and Sarah Marshall. John Parks died in 1854 at Maury Co., Tennessee.

     Kay Nebel Parks is the son of Preston Lee Parks and Eliza Ann Nebel. Kay Nebel Parks married Colleen Haggerty on 17 August 1957 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.

     Kay Nebel Parks Jr. was born on 7 July 1958 at Seattle, King Co., Washington. He was the son of Kay Nebel Parks and Colleen Haggerty. Kay Nebel Parks Jr. died on 7 July 1958 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.

     Leonora Natheline Parks was born on 6 February 1868 at Centerville, Reynolds Co., Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Parks and Lucinda A. Rayfield. Leonora Natheline Parks married Thomas Jefferson Shy on 6 August 1885 at Reynolds Co., Missouri. Leonora Natheline Parks married William Jesse Hunter on 7 June 1893. Leonora Natheline Parks married Robert Gentry Sloan on 12 February 1913 at Centerville, Reynolds Co., Missouri. Leonora Natheline Parks died on 7 August 1937 at Centerville, Reynolds Co., Missouri, at age 69.¹ She was buried at Centerville Cemetery, Centerville, Reynolds Co., Missouri.¹ She lived in January 1916 at Centerville, Reynolds Co., Missouri.²

     Lorene Parks was born on 19 November 1915.¹ She was the daughter of Perry Frank Parks and Aldine Ada Ruble. Lorene Parks married James V. Downs. Lorene Parks died on 8 July 1980 at age 64.¹ She was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery Mausoleum and Crematory, Lemay, St. Louis Co., Missouri.¹

     Lucy Elizabeth Parks was born on 24 December 1871 at Lesterville, Reynolds Co., Missouri. She was the daughter of Marshall Lafayette Parks and Tolthan Ann Vann. Lucy Elizabeth Parks died on 20 December 1958 at Reynolds Co., Missouri, at age 86.

     Lucy Miriam Parks was born on 4 December 1853 at Centerville, Reynolds Co., Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Parks and Lucinda A. Rayfield. Lucy Miriam Parks married Thomas Franklin Wadlow on 5 August 1875 at Reynolds Co., Missouri. Lucy Miriam Parks died on 8 June 1942 at Otterville, Jersey Co., Illinois, at age 88.¹ She was buried on 11 June 1942 at Meadow Branch Cemetery, Grafton, Jersey Co., Illinois.¹ She lived in January 1916 at Grafton, Illinois.²

Findagrame.com has their children listed as George Walter, Otho Monroe, William Andrew, Charles Emery, John Edgar, Halla Thomas.¹

     Marshall Lafayette Parks was born on 19 March 1835 at Lesterville, Reynolds Co., Missouri. He was the son of Marshall Lafayette Parks and Mary H. Williams. Marshall Lafayette Parks married Tolthan Ann Vann on 26 December 1868 at Lesterville, Reynolds Co., Missouri.¹ Marshall Lafayette Parks died on 27 October 1879 at Reynolds, Reynolds Co., Missouri, at age 44.

     Marshall Lafayette Parks was born on 5 August 1794 at Elbert Co., Georgia.¹ He was the son of Charles Theophilus Parks and Sarah Marshall. Marshall Lafayette Parks married Mary H. Williams on 17 March 1822 at Elbert Co., Georgia. Marshall Lafayette Parks died on 1 December 1870 at Lesterville, Reynolds Co., Missouri, at age 76.¹ He was buried at Dobbins Cemetery, Reynolds Co., Missouri.¹ In 1850 Marshall Lafayette Parks was a farmer.

     Marshall Lee Parks was born on 26 September 1873 at Lesterville, Reynolds Co., Missouri. He was the son of Marshall Lafayette Parks and Tolthan Ann Vann. Marshall Lee Parks died in 1898 at Lesterville, Reynolds Co., Missouri.

     Mary Parks was born on 25 November 1783 at Wilkes Co., Georgia. She was the daughter of Charles Theophilus Parks and Sarah Marshall. Mary Parks died on 25 December 1819 at Elbert Co., Georgia, at age 36.

     Mary Jane Parks was born on 20 October 1869 at Lesterville, Reynolds Co., Missouri. She was the daughter of Marshall Lafayette Parks and Tolthan Ann Vann. Mary Jane Parks died on 22 April 1965 at Ironton, Iron Co., Missouri, at age 95.

     Mary Matilda Parks was born on 5 December 1852 at Missouri. She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Parks and Lucinda A. Rayfield. Mary Matilda Parks died in July 1853 at Missouri.

     Mary Salome Parks was born on 23 December 1832 at Lesterville, Reynolds Co., Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Marshall Lafayette Parks and Mary H. Williams. Mary Salome Parks married Francis Marion Munger. Mary Salome Parks died on 20 March 1914 at Dexter, Stoddard Co., Missouri, at age 81.¹ She was buried at Dexter Cemetery, Dexter, Stoddard Co., Missouri.¹

Findagrame.com has their children listed as William, Marvin, Orrin, George.

     Myrah Jones Parks was born on 12 June 1828 at Reynolds Co., Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Marshall Lafayette Parks and Mary H. Williams. Myrah Jones Parks married Lewis Preston Munger on 31 August 1848. Myrah Jones Parks married Wiliam Henry Alcorn before 1870 at Arkansas. Myrah Jones Parks died on 2 August 1919 at Birch Tree, Shannon Co., Missouri, at age 91.¹ She was buried at Oak Forest Cemetery, Birch Tree, Shannon Co., Missouri.¹

     Nancy Catherine Parks was born on 9 October 1855.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Parks and Lucinda A. Rayfield. Nancy Catherine Parks died on 9 May 1872 at age 16.¹ She was buried at Rayfield Cemetery, Lesterville, Reynolds Co., Missouri.¹

     Perry Frank Parks was born on 19 October 1896 at Vulcan, Iron Co., Missouri.¹ He was the son of George Washington Parks and Rosa Bell Christopher. Perry Frank Parks married Aldine Ada Ruble in 1915. Perry Frank Parks married Minnie P. Peacock on 24 December 1942 at Arkansas. Perry Frank Parks died in October 1969 at Suwannee Co., Florida.¹ He was buried at Live Oak Cemetery, Live Oak, Suwannee Co., Florida.¹ He lived in March 1944 at Attalla, Etowah Co., Alabama.²

     Preston Lee Parks was born on 27 August 1905 at Desloge, St. Francois Co., Missouri.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of George Washington Parks and Rosa Bell Christopher.¹ Preston Lee Parks married Eliza Ann Nebel, daughter of Soren C. Nebel and Lucetta Marie Bassett, on 16 October 1926 at Lovell, Big Horn Co., Wyoming.^5,6,7 Preston Lee Parks died on 18 August 1994 at Deaconess Medical Center, Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 88.^1,2,3 He was buried at Lovell Cemetery, Lovell, Big Horn Co., Wyoming.^8,2,3 He lived in December 1976 at Lovell, Big Horn Co., Wyoming.⁹ The cause of death was Gastric Malignant Lymphoma.³ He lived in March 1944 at Lovell, Big Horn Co., Montana.¹⁰

     Preston Lee Parks Jr. was born on 3 July 1927 at Lovell, Big Horn Co., Wyoming.¹ He was the son of Preston Lee Parks and Eliza Ann Nebel. Preston Lee Parks Jr. married Janice Marie Jensen on 8 November 1952 at Port Orchard, Kitsap Co., Washington.¹ Preston Lee Parks Jr. died on 24 December 1994 at Bremerton, Kitsap Co., Washington, at age 67. He was buried on 30 December 1994 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Bremerton, Kitsap Co., Washington.² The cause of death was Lung Cancer.

     Sarah Ann Parks also went by the name of Sallie. She was born on 6 April 1860 at Reynolds Co., Missouri.^1,2 She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Parks and Lucinda A. Rayfield. Sarah Ann Parks married William Henry Powers on 15 June 1883 at Reynolds Co., Missouri. Sarah Ann Parks died on 1 August 1941 at Piedmont, Wayne Co., Missouri, at age 81.^1,3,2 She was buried at Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont, Wayne Co., Missouri.¹

Findagrame.com has their children listed as Blanche, Andrew, Letha, William, Richmond, Herbert.¹



Local Happenings
Mrs. Sallie Powers, while coming up town Saturday evening stumbled and fell, fracturing and dislocating her right wrist.

The Memphis Reveille (Memphis, Missouri)
Thu, Apr 13, 1939 ·Page 8.

Mrs. Sallie Powers Called To Realm Beyond August 1st

The death "Aunt" Sallie Powers beloved Piedmont woman, who departed this life August 1st, at the home of her son in Piedmont, deeply saddened the hearts of her loved ones and friends She suffered a stroke on Sunday, five days previous, the end coming after her heart become weakened.

In poor health for some time, an illness aggravated by the infirmities of age, and injury suffered on March 31 1939, the passing of this good woman was not unexpected, but however came as a shock and brought sorrow to many.

The last few years "Aunt" Sallie made her home with her son, Attorney Wm T. Powers She loved to visit in the homes of others and often, no doubt, expressed herself as to the love for her children and grandchildren.

Mrs. Powers accepted Christ as her Savior many years ago and united with the Missionary Baptist Church. She had been a faithful member of the Piedmont Baptist church for several years before her death, and prior to her injury in March of 1939, she was among the most regular attendants at the services of the church. She was a member and Past Matron of Piedmont Chapter No. 347 Order of the Eastern Star and was in good standing on the records of the Chapter up to her death, but was not active since her injury.

Mrs. Powers was truly a good neighbor in the words of those who knew her best. She kept posted on current events and this with her knowledge of early history in Reynolds and Wayne counties, and store of ready wit, made conversing with her pleasant. While her passing is mourned by the scores, she had lived more than her allotted years of mankind. She has attained her just reward-she has gone to the home prepared for those who look forward with faith. "Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the Courts of our God, they shall bring forth fruit in old age." (Psalm 92, 13-14). This can truly be applied to this life.

Funeral services largely attended were conducted from the First Baptist Church in Piedmont Sunday afternoon at two o'clock with the Rev. Mulvania, pastor in charge, assisted by Rev. J. R. Bullington, pastor of Piedmont Methodist church. 8 grandsons acted as pallbearers: Wm. T. Powers. Jr., Robert S. Powers, Clyde Ruble, Marvin
Wilson, James Brown, Edward S. Roberts, Arthur T. Powers and A. L. Powers. Jr.

Mrs. Sallie Ann Powers, nee Sparks, was born in Reynolds county, Missouri, April 6, 1860, and passed on to that after life in Piedmont, August 1, 1941, age 81 years, 3 months, 25 days. She was married to William Henry Powers in 1881, who preceded her in death February 28, 1930.

Surviving children are Mrs. Blanche Roberts of Bismarck; A. L. Powers, Lawrenceville. Illinois; Mrs. Walter Asberry, Leeper; Wm. T. Powers, Piedmont. Two other sons, Richard Terrell and Herbert Luen, passed away in 1900 and 1902, respectively.

Grandchildren surviving are: Mrs. Ruth Ruble, Mrs. Marvin Wilson, Mrs. Helen Brown, Arthur F. Powers, A. L. Powers, Jr.. Mrs. Geraldine Nicks, Edward Everett Roberts Wm. T., Powers, Jr. and Robert S. Powers. Seven great grandchildren are also surviving.

Greenville Sun (Greenville, Missouri)
Thu, Aug 07, 1941 ·Page 1.²




RITES SUNDAY FOR MRS. POWERS
Mrs. Sallie Powers died at her home in Piedmont and the funeral was held there Sunday afternoon. She was the wife of the late W. H. Powers. Mrs. Powers suffered a broken hip about two years ago and never recovered from it.
Surviving are A. L. Powers, Lawrenceville, III., who formerly made his home in Poplar Bluff; W. P. Powers of Piedmont, Mrs. Blanch Roberts of Bismarck; and Mrs. Walter Asberry of Leeper. Mrs. A. B. Milster of this city is a niece, and Lee Powers, Jr., also of Poplar Bluff, is a nephew of the deceased woman.
Mrs. Powers was a past matron of the Piedmont chapter of Eastern Star and well known in Reynolds and Wayne counties. Her grandsons were pallbearers, and her granddaughters, flower girls.

Daily American Republic (Poplar Bluff, Missouri)
Fri, Aug 08, 1941 ·Page 5.³

     Sarah Ellen Parks was born on 11 July 1878 at Lesterville, Reynolds Co., Missouri. She was the daughter of Marshall Lafayette Parks and Tolthan Ann Vann. Sarah Ellen Parks died on 24 January 1969 at Pilot Knob, Iron Co., Missouri, at age 90.