Betty Litton of Richmond, passed away on January 2, 2007. She was born February 20, 1910 and is survived by one son, Dr. Herbert Litton (Baila); one daughter, Arlene Litton Opengart; son-in-law, Al; four grandchildren, Lauren Litton, Bill Litton (Krystyna), Lynn Zinder (Marty) and Kenneth Opengart (Rose); five great-grandchildren, Jessica, Melissa, Zachary, Juliana and Aliya; sisters, Lillian Kurland and Sylvia Reveman; and many loving nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at the B'nai Shalom Section at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to the Beth Shalom Garden, 2001 Lauderdale Dr., Richmond, Va. 23238. Arrangements by Bliley Funeral Homes' Central Chapel.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond VA, Jan 4 2007

Larry Litton, 52 of El Campo, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007.

He was born Sept. 23, 1954 in Duncan, Miss. to Mary and Walter McCall of Lexa, Ark. Survivors include his parents; sons, Scott Litton of El Campo and Jason Litton of El Campo; brothers, John McCall of Lexa, Ark. and Jim McCall of Lexa, Ark.; sister, Cindy McCall of Lexa, Ark.; and four grandchildren.

Cremation services are under the direction of Wheeler Funeral Home.

El Campo Leader-News, El Campo TX, Jan 6 2007

Willard J. Litton, 76 [b. Jun 10 1930], of Corbin, passed away Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007 at Baptist Regional Medical Center.

His wife of 50 years, Sheila [Shelia] Sue Litton; and his parents, Elmer and Amy Litton, preceded him in death. His survivors include his son, Ralph Litton of Corbin; two brothers, Ronald Litton of Indiana and Bill Litton of Corbin; one sister, Ruth Brummett of Indiana; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He leaves behind other family members and friends who loved him dearly and who will miss him greatly.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm Wed., Jan. 10, at the Hart Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Joe Eaton and Rev.

Darvin Wells officiating. Burial will follow in the McFarland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 11 am until the funeral hour Wednesday at the Hart Funeral Home.

Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, Corbin KY

[Willard James Litton s/o Elmer Luther Litton s/o John Riley Litton s/o Jacob Litton s/o Sylvester Litton s/o James Taylor Litton s/o John Richard Litton Jr and Rachael McCauley]

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Willard J. Litton, age 76, of Corbin, KY passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2007 at Baptist Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Joe Eaton, Rev. Darvin Wells, and Rev. Herbert Wells officiating. Burial followed in the McFarland Cemetery. Hart Funeral Home of Corbin, KY was in charge of all arrangements.

Corbin News Journal, Corbin KY, Jan 17 2007

Catherine Elizabeth "Betty" (Dudley) Litton, 72, of Hagerstown, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Md.

Born Dec. 10, 1934, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late James Insley and Catherine Elizabeth Margaret (Bingley) Dudley Sr.

Betty graduated from Hagerstown High School, class of 1953. She obtained her teaching certificate from Towson State Teachers College, Towson, Md., and a master's degree in education.

Betty is survived by one daughter, Catherine L. (Steve) Pastena of Medford, N.Y.; three sons, David W. (Ellen) Litton III of Hampstead, N.C., Steven J. (Stacye) Litton of Pensacola, Fla., and Christopher S. Litton of Hagerstown; and five grandsons, David W. Litton IV, Stephen J. Pastena, Daniel P. Litton, Bryant J. Litton and Richard G. Pastena.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by a brother, James I. Dudley Jr.

The memorial service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, at Gerald N. Minnich Funeral Home, 305 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Her longtime friend, the Rev. Dr. W. Phillip Fogarty, will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown.

The visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

The Gerald N. Minnich Funeral Home, Bryan K. Kenworthy P.A., 305 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Online condolences are accepted at www.geraldminnichfuneralhome.com

The Herald-Mail, Hagerstown MD, Jan 15 2007

Blacksburg, Va. -- Cleo "Toot" E. Lytton, 89, died Saturday [Jan 20 2007] at Heritage Hall Health Care Center [Blacksburg VA]. She was born [May 15 1917] in Prices Fork, Va., to the late George Hampton and Nannie Helvey Clemens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Nelson Lytton, and a son, Robert Arnold Lytton.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Bill King officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.

She is survived by her two daughters, Charlene L. Harris of Blacksburg and Mildred L. Russell of Altavista; one son and daughter-in-law, Guy L. [b. 1941] and Rachel E. Lytton of Goldsboro; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

Thanks to the staff of Heritage Hall nursing home and special thanks to Lisa and "Slim" who made her last few days more comfortable. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Carilion New River Valley Hospice, 707 Randolph St., Suite 251, Radford, Va. 24141. Friends may call any time after noon today and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg.

Goldsboro News-Argus, Goldsboro NC, Jan 22 2007

Duard R. Litton Indianapolis, died Jan. 21, 2007 [b. Dec 26 1942]. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Jan. 25, 2007. Calling: 9:00 until service at Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center, Morris Street.

Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis IN, January 23, 2007

[Duard R Litton Jr s/o Duard R Litton s/o Thomas H Litton s/o William Burton Litton s/o Thomas Jefferson Litton s/o Thomas William Litton s/o John Richard (Letton) Litton Sr & Sarah Jane (Ann)(Anna) Wilcoxen]

Eva Lorraine Chancellor Litton, former resident of Ponca City and resident of Oklahoma City, was born into a family of nine children on July 30, 1918, in Shawnee to Jess and Stella Miller Chancellor. She passed away Jan. 25, 2007, in Oklahoma City at the age of 88 years 5 months and 25 days.

Eva grew up in the Shawnee area and attended Bethel High School in Pottawatomie County. She studied at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. Later she received a bachelor's degree from The Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha.

Eva was an educator and taught in Hazel Dell School, Hominy public schools, Ponca City public schools and in the Kildare public school systems.

She was married to Burton C. Litton. They resided in Shawnee for several years. They later moved to Ponca City, where Burton worked for Nichols Machine Corporation.

She was a resident of Ponca City for more than 50 years. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Ponca City and a founding member of the Pioneer Bible Church. She was also active in the women's Bible Study Fellowship and worked as a volunteer adult literacy instructor.

She was preceded in death by both her parents, Jess and Stella Miller Chancellor; her husband, Burton Litton who died in 1990; and several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her son, Larry Litton and wife Marilyn of Vista, Calif.; another son, Ken Litton and wife Carol of St. Louis, Mo.; a daughter, Debra Litton of Oklahoma City; a sister, Vivian Thompkins of Sacramento, Calif.; a brother, Mason Chancellor of Manteca, Calif.; four grandchildren, Mike Litton of Escondido, Calif., Cheryl Litton of San Marcos, Calif., Matthew Litton of Hot Springs, Ark., and Mark Litton of Tallahassee, Fla.; and two great-grandchildren, Michael Litton and Madison Litton, both of Escondido, Calif.

Viewing and visitation will be held at Grace Memorial Chapel of Ponca City on Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The funeral will be held Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at 10 a.m. at Grace Memorial Chapel officiated by the Rev. Larry Harris. Burial will follow immediately at Resthaven Memorial Park in Ponca City under the direction of Shurden Funeral Home of Henryetta.

Condolences may be sent to www.shurdenfuneralhome.com

Ponca City News, Ponca City OK, Jan 28 2007 pg 3A

[Burton C Litton s/o Clarence Litton s/o Burton Cyrus Litton s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton & Lydia Valentine]

Funeral services for Milford R. "Randy" Litton Jr., 51, a lifelong resident of Painesville, will be 1 p.m. Friday at New Hope Baptist Church, 428 West Jackson St., Painesville. Mr. Litton died Jan. 28, 2007, at LakeEast Hospital in Painesville [OH].

He was born Dec. 3, 1955, in Harlan, Ky.

He loved hunting and fishing.

Mr. Litton worked in construction in the Lake County area for the past 15 years. Prior to that, he worked as a truck driver and was a member of the local labor's union.

Survivors are his daughter, Tesha Litton of Buffalo, N.Y.; son, Milford R. "Cubby" Litton III of Detroit, Mich.; six grandchildren; sisters, Viola (James M.) Gridiron Sr., of Painesville, Bertha (David) Marlowe of Maple Heights, Cleophas Gaston of Painesville and Ellia Stroder of Lansing, Mich; and many nieces, nephews and a host of aunts and uncles.

His parents, Milford R. and Viola Litton Sr.; and sister, Debra Litton, are deceased.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Brunner-Nixon Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 176 N. State St., Painesville. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Painesville.

The family suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106.

Online obituary at www.brunners.com.

The News-Herald, Willoughby OH, Jan 31 2007

[Milford Randolph Litton, served in the Navy 9/2/1975 to 1/28/1977]

Litten, Loretta I., 68, of Lakeland, formerly of Zephyrhills, died Sunday (Jan. 28, 2007) at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born [Aug 13 1938] in Paola, Kan., she moved to Lakeland five years ago from Zephyrhills where she had lived for 10 years. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Terry N.; two children, Theresa Graham, Wichita, Kan., and Lori Smith, Lakeland; a brother, Jerry Stroud, Rogers, Ark.; four grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Hodges Family Funeral Home, Highway 301 Chapel, Dade City.

St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg FL, date unknown

Doris Drum Litten [Helen Doris Drum], 86, of Newton died Thursday, February 1, 2007 at Abernethy Laurels in Newton.

Born June 11, 1920 in [Caldwell Twp.] Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Durant P. [Pinkney Durant Drum Jr] and Bessie Eula Drum. She had worked as a supervisor for Quality Mills and was a member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Conover, NC.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Floyd Litten [m. 03 Aug 1940 Caldwell, Catawba Co NC]; sisters Marie Harris, Eunice Ballard, Orene Hicks, and Gaynell Drum; and brothers Clinton Drum, Mack Drum and Fleet Drum.

Survivors include:
Daughter: Kaye Litten Williams of Conover
Brothers & Sister-in-law: Fred Drum and wife Pauline of Maiden
Fay Drum of Newton
Sister-in-Law: Inez Drum of Newton
Numerous Nieces & Nephews

A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2007 at Catawba Memorial Park. Rev. Donald M. Phillips will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday at Drum Funeral Home in Conover.

Memorials may be made to: Drum-Wilkinson Education Fund, Inc., 8366 Drena Drive, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or to Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 439 7th Street Place SW, Conover, NC 28613 or to Abernethy Laurels, 102 Leonard Avenue, Newton, NC 28658 or to Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.

Drum Funeral Home, Conover NC, date unknown

[James Floyd Litten b. 18 Jun 1915 SC; d. 13 Dec 1992 Hickory, Catawba Co NC. In 1930 Mountain Creek, Catawba Co NC census with father Fred E Litten b. abt 1895 NC and parents b. NC, mother Lucy L Litten (Lucy Dellinger) b. abt 1894 NC, brothers Ray O Litten b. abt 1919 NC and R Warren Litten b. abt 1922 NC, sister Mildred M Litten b. abt 1926 NC]

Robert (Bob) James Sizemore passed away on February 14, 2007 of natural causes.

Born to Robert R. and Mary Lee Sizemore on October 24, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Bob moved to China Lake with his family in 1950. He remained in Ridgecrest most of his life until he moved to Kernville in June, 2005. Bob attended the China Lake/Ridgecrest schools and graduated from Burroughs High School in 1965. Upon graduation, he entered the U. S. Navy and served for three years. After leaving the Navy, he lived and worked in Columbus, Ohio. In 1976, he moved his family to Ridgecrest in order to be closer to his extended family. Bob was a very crafty and innovative person and always enjoyed repairing things. This skill enabled him to step right into a small home repair business upon retiring from the Naval Air Weapons Station in August 2006. He also loved taking quiet walks by Kern River and going out with his metal detector.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Sandra A. Knight, of 16205 Sierra Way in Kernville. He also leaves a daughter and son-in-law, Lory and James Linne of Reno, Nevada; a son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Cynthia Knight of Las Vegas, Nevada; a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Fawn Sizemore of Ridgecrest; a daughter and son-in-law, Regina and Chad Litten of Newark, Ohio; three grandsons, Devin, Garrett, and Jacob Litten of Newark, Ohio, one soon-to-be-born grandson, Brandon Sizemore, of Ridgecrest; four sisters, Lee of Sisters, Oregon, Margaret of Fresno, Martha, of Merced, Hope of Ridgecrest; a brother, Bill of Oxnard, California; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Sierra Mortuary Chapel at 6416 Lake Isabella Blvd., in Lake Isabella, CA. Dr. Ellis Tiffany will be the officiating clergy. All friends in Ridgecrest and Kernville are invited to attend this celebration of Bob's life. There will be a reception after the service at the Sizemore/Knight home in Kernville.

In lieu of flowers, the family would invite those who wish to make a contribution should send their donation to Kern Valley Hospital Foundation, P. O. Box 1628, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

Arrangements are by Sierra Mortuary in Lake Isabella, (760) 379-9977.

Daily Independent, Ridgecrest CA, Feb 17 2007

Mrs. Eavelyne Fore, 83, of Campbells Creek passed away Friday, February 16, 2007, at home after a long illness.

Eavelyne was a resident of Campbells Creek for over 50 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Owen; her parents, Roma and Dortha Litton; two sisters, Lois Dunlap and Carrie Sanner; grandson, Travis Wright; and a niece, Dorothy Lindsco.

Eavelyne is survived by her daughters, Brenda Justice and husband, Franklin, of Campbells Creek and Karen Danko of Greensboro, N.C.; son, Roger Fore and wife, Brenda, of Charleston; sisters, Margaret Martin, Donna Smith and Louise Morris, all of Charleston, and Gladys Hudnall of Cheylan; and brothers, Romie Litton of Teays Valley and Conard Litton of Charleston. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Melissa Burchett, Stephanie Carr, Shawn Fore, Joey Meadows, Nicole Fore, John Wright; her great-grandchildren Joel, Joseph, and Kierstin Fore; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Eavelyne's life will be 3 p.m. Sunday, February 18, at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home with the Rev. Ed Jarrett officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home at 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes.

You may express online condolences at tylermountainfuneralhome.com

Charleston Gazette, Charleston WV, Feb 17 2007

[Roma Evert "Romie" Litton s/o Jeremiah Harrison "Jerry" Litton s/o Alfred Litton s/o David (Kuper David) Litton s/o Korrin Michael Litton Sr and Agnes Marie Dempsey]

Charles "Fred" Litton, 95, of St. Charles died Feb. 17, 2007, at home. He was born Oct. 8, 1911, to Haney and Anna (Crouch) Litton in Eolia.

Mr. Litton owned and operated Litton Excavating for 70 years before retirement.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth H. (Parker) Litton of St. Charles; three daughters, Ruthann LeGrande of Florissant and Linda Becker and Kathy Huskey, both of St. Charles; one son, Charles of St. Charles; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Gladys Fisher and Myrtle Jones; and two brothers, Roy and Harry.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Feb. 21 at Stygar Mid Rivers Funeral Home, 5987 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville, with burial in Mount Zion Cemetery in O'Fallon. Visitation was scheduled from 4 to 9 p.m. Feb. 20 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be to the Salvation Army c/o Stygar Mid Rivers Funeral Home, 5987 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Charles, MO 63304.

O'Fallon Journal, O'Fallon MO, Feb 20 2007

[Haney D Litton b. 08 Aug 1876 MO d. Feb 1972 St. Louis MO. Registered for WWi Draft at Bowling Green MO, living at Eolia MO, self-employed salesman and farmer, nearest relative Annie A Litton at Eolia]

Funeral services for Sandra Litton Clinton, 62 [b. Jun 13 1944] of Choudrant, will be held Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007, at 10 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. Rev. Rolly Walker and Rev. Fred Wideman will be officiating with interment to follow at New Prospect Church Cemetery in Clay under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston from 5-8 p.m.

Sandy went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, surrounded by her family and friends after her lengthy battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Larry Clinton of Choudrant; one daughter, Stacie Woodard and her husband Brian Woodard of Choudrant; one son, Lance Clinton of Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica; three granddaughters Avery Woodard, Muriel Woodard, and Chloe Woodard of Choudrant: parents, M. L. and Elizabeth Litton of Tioga; two sisters Patsy Litton McCarty and husband Jim, of Madison, Miss. and Susan Litton Duke and husband, Richard of Tioga; brother, Bobby Litton and wife, Keely of Alexandria.

Sandy was a devout Christian who cared deeply for others. She was very involved with mission work, donating to needy individuals and groups, and helping those she encountered who had needs. She was truly a unique and wonderful person.

Pallbearers will be Robbie Robinson, Jack Mims, Scott Walker, Eddie Ackal, Jim Burke, and Phil Pasley.

The family suggests any memorials be made to the Methodist Children's Home, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, or the charity of the donors' choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

The Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston LA, Feb 20 2007

Lillie B. Litton, 96, of Cleveland died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at Bolivar County Long Term Care in Cleveland.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today at Ray Funeral Home with the Rev. Dixie Holder-Cummings officiating. Burial followed at Shelby Cemetery in Shelby.

Mrs. Litton was born Dec. 2, 1910, in Kentucky to Boyd Brown and Sally Smith Brown. She married J.T. Litton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.T. Litton; and her parents, Boyd and Sally Brown.

Survivors include two step-daughters, Frankie B. Brewer of Cleveland and Nancy Kastorff of Kenton, Tenn.; and two sisters, Susie Anderson of Springfield, Ky., and Evelyn Shewmaker of Louisville, Ky.

Pallbearers were her grandsons and sons-in-law.

Bolivar Commercial, Cleveland MS, Feb. 26, 2007

William A. Mays, 63, of Casselberry, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007 at Vitas Inpatient Unit, Winter Park.

He was born [Nov 10 1943] in Credo, W.Va. He was in data management/defense.

Survivors include mother Clara E. Letton; brother, Joe Mays; sister, Margaret Phipps.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 4, at 3 p.m. at Collison Funeral Home in Longwood with Chaplain Dan Wolf officiating.

Collison Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Longwood, in charge of arrangements.

The Sanford Herald, Sanford FL, Mar 4 2007

John Wesley "Bubba" Moore, III, 64 [b. Mar 27 1942], passed away on March 5, 2007, at Oktibbeha County Hospital [Starkville MS]. Bubba was retired from Bell Building Supply in Starkville.

Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, at 10 a.m. at Welch Funeral Home chapel in Starkville. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Meridian at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Visitation is scheduled for today from 5 to 7 pm at Welch Funeral Home.

He is survived by one son, John Wesley "Wes" Moore IV and his wife, Debra, of Terry; one daughter, Teresa "Tracy" Moore Litten and husband, John, of Bartlett, Tenn.; one brother, A.E. "Rusty" Moore of Hattiesburg; one sister, Beverly Gore of Athens, Ala.; and six grandchildren, Kevin Davis, Kyle Davis, Erik Davis, John Mitchell Litten, Genevieve Moore and Mary Litten.

Sign the online guest registry by visiting http://www.welchfuneralhomes.com

Starkville Daily News, Starkville MS, date unknown

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Starkville -- Funeral services for John Wesley “Bubba” will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m, at Welch Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Meridian at 1:30 on March 7.

Mr. Moore, age 64, died on Monday, March 5, 2007, at Oktibbeha County Hospital. He was retired from Bell Building Supply in Starkville.

Survivors include his son, John Wesley “Wes” Moore, IV and his wife Debra, of Terry; a daughter, Teresa “Tracy” Moore Litten and her husband, John, of Bartlett, Tenn.; a brother, A.E. “Rusty” Moore of Hattiesburg, a sister, Beverly Gore of Athens, Ala.; and grandchildren, Kevin Davis, Kyle Davis, Erik Davis, John Mitchell Litten, Genevieve Moore, and Mary Litten.

Visit the online guest registry at www.welchfuneralhomes.com to sign the guest register.

Visitation is scheduled for today, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at funeral home.

Meridian Star, Meridian MS, Mar 6 2007

Kathleen Allen Litton

Age, 76, of Martin, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at the Pikeville Medical Center [Pikeville KY]. Born September 28, 1930, in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Minerva Prater Miller. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Trinity Chapel, in Martin. She was twice married, first to Hatcher Allen, and later to Bill Litton. Both preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Jerry Ray Allen of Paintsville; three daughters: Ella Faye Burke of Prestonsburg, Alice Allen Stephens and Linda Sue Meade, both of Martin; two step-sons: Paul Ed Allen of Belton, and Alonzo Allen of Cedar Lake, Indiana; five step-daughters: Lorena Whitworth of Huntsville, Alabama, Amanda Lula Begley of Royalton, Berniece Risner of Crown Point, Indiana, Virginia Parker of Cedar Lake, Indiana, and Ruth Irene Baize of Salyersville; five brothers: Washington Miller, Tom Miller, Willard Miller, and Willis Miller, all of Michigan, and Dallas Miller of Tennessee; four sisters: Josephine Hoit, Jana Williams, and Barbara Bogner, all of Michigan, and Glenna Elkins of West Liberty; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Ray Miller; and seven stepchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 17, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Ellis Stevens and Johnny Ratliff officiating. Burial will be in the Hatcher-Allen Family Cemetery, in Magoffin County. Visitation is at the funeral home.

Floyd County Times, Prestonsburg KY, Mar 16 2007

Patricia Frances Litton, 59 [b. Aug 25 1949], of Mt. Washington, died Friday, March 16, 2007 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde C. Litton; and her parents, Allen Ray and Imogene Pinkston. She is survived by her children, Danny, Shannon, Sherry and Shane Litton and Crystal Watson; and eight grandchildren. Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday at McFarland-Troutman--Proffitt Funeral Home, with burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday. Memorial gifts to donor's favorite charity.

Courier-Journal, Louisville KY, Mar 18 2007

[Clyde C Litton b. 26 Nov 1948, d. 19 Apr 2004 Mt. Washington KY]

John Joseph Brumback of New Market, Va., died Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va. He was 73 years old.

Mr. Brumback was born April 23, 1933, at Winchester Memorial Hospital, Winchester, Va., the son of the late Raymond S. and Mattie Shirley Brubaker Brumback. Mr. Brumback graduated from New Market High School and served actively in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1957 as a bomb navigational systems mechanic and was honorably discharged on January 20, 1962. Upon returning to New Market in 1957, he resumed farming with his uncle, Martin G. Brubaker and became the 4th generation family member to live and work on the Zachariah Shirley Farm. Mr. Brumback was a member of Manor Memorial United Methodist Church where he served in various capacities including secretary and president of the United Methodist Men, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the Lay Member to Annual Conference for many years. He was a member of the Shenandoah Camp of The Gideon's International. In addition, he served on various committees and boards including Shenandoah County Farm Service Agency, Virginia Farm Bureau; Rockingham Petroleum; Shenandoah County Fair Association and was a past president of the Virginia Turkey Association. He was formerly a member of the New Market Rescue Squad and a member of Post #166 of the American Legion.

On June 25, 1960, he married the former Patricia Ann Litten. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons and their families, Joseph Darryl Brumback of New Market; John Patrick Brumback, wife Andra and daughters Madison and Leah Brumback and stepson David Scott Jenkins of Broadway, Va.; Joel David Brumback, wife Debbie of Stuarts Draft, Va. and children David, Justin and Jordan Brumback of Roanoke, Va. and stepsons Trevor and Tyler Foote of Stuarts Draft, Va.; and his twin sister, Betty B. Conway and husband Burton of New Market; two nieces and four nephews and numerous cousins. Mr. Brumback was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kaitlyn Marie Brumback.

Mr. Brumback was an avid outdoorsman and in his later years enjoyed woodworking.

Pastor Keith Mottley will conduct a Service of Death and Resurrection at Manor Memorial United Methodist Church, New Market, on Saturday, March 24, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. followed by burial at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Pall-bearers will be his grandsons, David Andrew Brumback, Justin Michael Brumback, David Scott Jenkins, Trevor and Tyler Foote and nephew, Raymond H. Conway. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Theis Funeral Chapel in New Market on Friday, March 23, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Gideons International, Shenandoah Camp, P.O. Box 793, Mount Jackson, Va. 22842 or to Manor Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 340, New Market, Va. 22844.

Mr. Brumback will be remembered by those who knew him as a man who loved and served his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; a man who loved the land that he worked; and a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. His greatest legacy and a testimony to his life are his three sons, who with their wives were in constant attendance and provided loving care during the time of his illness.

Northern Virginia Daily, Strasburg VA, Mar 23 2007

Marvin Eugene Litton, 62, of Beckwith Street in Dowagiac, passed away at his home on Monday, March 26, 2007. Marvin was born on August 22, 1944 to the late George [Washington] and Athia (Thompson) Litton in Naylor, Missouri. On December 5, 1986 Marvin wed Sharon (Starrett) Clark at a ceremony in Dowagiac, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Arthur Litton and Sisters Alma Litton and Thelma Putney. Marvin is survived by his wife of 20 years, Sharon, sons Stanley Jones of Stevensville, Alabama, Kevin Clark, Roy Clark and Jeff Clark all of Dowagiac, daughters Marlene Carson of Stevensville, Alabama and Karen (Eric) Delaney of Dowagiac, brothers Leonard Litton of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Cecil Litton of Wauchula, Florida, sisters Lula Ross of Dowagiac and Wilma (Marvin) Hays of Elkhart, brother-in-law Bill Putney of Campbell, Missouri, 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A time of visitation will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2007 at the Mission Hills Memorial Chapel from 6-8pm. Marvin’s funeral will be on Friday, March 30, 2007 at the Mission Hills Memorial Chapel at 11:00 am. Pastor Larry McKay will be officiating. Marvin will be interred at the Mission Hills Memorial Gardens. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Mission Hills Memorial Chapel of Niles.

Brown Funeral Home, Niles MI, date unknown

Richard William Lewis, 60, of Lewistown, Mo., died Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at the Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton, Mo.

He was born Aug. 18, 1946, a son of Henry W. and Margaret L. Letton in Gibson Hospital in Edina, Mo. He married Mary Lou Hutson on April 23, 1985, in the Queen of Peace Church in Ewing, Mo.

He is survived by his father, Henry Lewis of Canton; his wife, Mary Lou Lewis of Lewistown; one daughter, Jackie (Larry) Melton of Bucklin, Mo.; one son, Jim (Billie) Wilkens of Lewistown; one sister, Barbara (Bob) Brummer of Hannibal, Mo.; one brother, David Wayne (Cindy) Lewis of Canton; two granddaughters, Megan and Candace Melton; five grandsons, Cody and Justin Wilkens, Donnie and Ronnie Melton and Carl Dean (Kiley) Liebhart; two great-grandchildren, Gracie and Logan Liebhart; his mother-in-law, Loyola Hutson of Nauvoo; one brother and two sisters-in-law; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his mother; one infant brother, Donald Gene Lewis; and his father-in-law, Albert Hutson.

He graduated from the Lewistown High School. He worked for the Missouri Department of Transportation for 34 years retiring in 1999. He was a member of Queen of Peace Church in Ewing where he also served on the board. He was a member of Monticello Masonic Lodge #58, Highland Booster Club, Lewistown Lions Club, Lewistown Volunteer Fire Dept., Deer Ridge Saddle Club, Buffalo Ranger Saddle Club, and Longears Mule Club. He had served as Lewistown city alderman and on the advisory board of the Highland High School FFA club.

A Mass of Christian burial was held Friday, March 30, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ewing. Father Richard Frank officiated. Burial followed in the Ewing Memorial Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the family of Richard Lewis.

Hancock County Journal-Pilot, Carthage IL, Apr 4 2007

Luke Lytton -- Mr. Lytton [d. Apr 10 2007 Crystal River FL, b. Jul 20 1956 FL] was in the roofing and painting business in the area for many years. He was known for his gentle spirit, love of music, and his love of the Citrus County waterways. His happiest times were spent boating and diving with his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walt Lytton of Homosassa Springs, in September 2002.

He was married to Bonnie Krick [nee Diehl], mother of his three children, for more than 20 years. He shared the last seven years of his life with Kathryn Prue.

Survivors include two sons Matthew Lytton and Mark Lytton; daughter, Leah Evans; mother, Rhoda Hood and stepfather Lester Hood; stepmother, Linda Lytton; sisters, Chrysse Langley and Amy Virgo; brothers, Paul Lytton and Clifford Counts; and three grandchildren, Kara and Russell Evans and Weston Lytton.

Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River FL, no date

[s/o Walter Milam Lytton s/o William Everett Lytton s/o George Washington (Lytton) Litton s/o Alfred Litton s/o David (Kuper David) Litton and Barbara Rhodes]

John (Johnny) Thomas Lytton, Jr., 64 [b. Apr 24 1942], passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at his home in Christiansburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John T. and Izola Mae Sowers [b. 21 May 1925, d. 27 Sep 2003 Christiansburg VA] Lytton and by his wife, Edith Bain [b. 19 Nov 1934, d. 02 Jun 1994 Christiansburg VA] Lytton.

Survivors include four sisters and brothers-in-law, Janice and William Radford, Patricia and Bob Branch, and Karen and Mike Price, all of Christiansburg, and Kathy and Robert Counts of Radford; one brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Joann Lytton of Dublin; and several nieces and nephews, two stepdaughters, Linda Taylor and Gayle King.

Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2007 at the West View Cemetery in Radford with the Rev. Stanley Smith officiating. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be sent to Kathy Counts, 7490 Orchard Road, Radford, Va. 24141. The Lytton family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com

New River Valley News, Blacksburg VA, Apr 14 2007

Mr. Richard C. "Dickie" Miller, 64, of Bunker Hill, WV, passed Tuesday, April 10, 2007 in U.V.A. Hospital in Charlottesville, VA.

Mr. Miller was born on October 15, 1942, the son of Lucille B. Boyer Miller of Winchester, Virginia, and the late Robert Miller. He was an assistant controller with Emmart Oil Company from 1988 until his retirement in January 2007. He was of the Methodist faith and was a graduate of James Wood High School. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge 1283 in Winchester and he had been a volunteer with the Friendship Fire Department for over 25 years having served as a firefighter, Deputy Chief and Treasurer. He was also a Frederick County Notary, a model railroad enthusiast and had a great passion for his cats.

Mr. Miller married Betty Jean Bell on July 12, 1997 in Winchester, Virginia.

Surviving with his wife and his mother are two step-daughters, Sheila V. Litten [b. Sep 1962] and her husband Richard W. Litten [b. Apr 1969] of Martinsburg, WV and Gloria Jean Chambers [b. Jun 1959], and her husband Denis Dale Chambers [b. Feb 1951] of Hedgesville, WV; a step-son, Craig G. Bell, Jr., and his wife, Carol Bell of Shreveport, LA; two grandchildren, Danielle Marie Brown and Tad Dourakos; one great-granddaughter, Kalie Marie Rogers; one sister, Bobbie Haines of Frederick County, VA and one niece, Erin Haines of Frederick County, VA.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Heart Center - Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Re-search Center, University of Virginia, 409 Lane Road, MR-4 Building, Room 6051, Charlottesville, VA 22908.

Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home - Amherst Chapel.

Northern Virginia Daily, Strasburg VA, Apr 17 2007

Lillian Louise Litten, 81, of Quicksburg died Thursday, April 12, 2007 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg.

She was born May 4, 1925 in Quicksburg, daughter of the late Michael Marion and Nellie May Price Lloyd.

Mrs. Litten was a member of Liberty Brethren Church in Quicksburg, Liberty Brethren Women's Fellowship and the Forestville-Mount Jackson Senior Fellowship.

She was married May 24, 1943 to Glen Rudolph Litten who preceded her in death September 20, 1964.

She is survived by a daughter, Joan Proctor and her husband Rusty of Mount Jackson; a sister, Ruth Ellis of Annapolis, Maryland; three brothers, Russell L. Lloyd and Herman D. Lloyd both of Quicksburg and Everett M. Lloyd of Broadway; two grandchildren, Chris Racey and her husband Pat of Luray and Scott Proctor and his wife Jennifer of Quicksburg; and four great grandchildren, Tyler and Travis Racey and Justus and Lilly Proctor.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Fred W. Lloyd, William M. Lloyd and Thomas M. Lloyd; and two sisters, Virginia F. Powers and Mary M. Lloyd.

The funeral will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Dellinger Funeral Home in Mount Jackson with the Rev. Freddie Helsley officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in New Market.

The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Brethren Church, P.O. Box 483, Mount Jackson, VA 22842.

Northern Virginia Daily, Strasburg VA, Apr 14 2007

[Glen Rudolph Litten s/o John W Litten s/o Madison F "Mat" Litten s/o John William Litten s/o John Preston Litten s/o Abraham Able (Litten) Litton & Catherine "Polly" Weaver]

Mabel Katherine Litton, 96, of Billings, Mont., formerly of Cole Camp, died Friday, April 13, 2007, at Tender Nest Assisted Living in Billings.

She was born Aug. 3, 1910, in Cole Camp, a daughter of Kord and Katherina Klink Gehlken. In 1935, in Hardin, she was married to Ernest O. Litton. They divorced after 15 years of marriage.

Ms. Litton ventured out on her own, leaving Missouri at the age of 18 with just 10 cents in her pocket. She picked cotton in Texas and cooked for room and board on her way to Montana.

She was a cook in restaurants around Billings and owned Mabel’s Cafe in the 1950s. It still stands today.

She was known for her pies. She watched bull riding often with her best friend and neighbor, Marvin Zitzlsperger. She loved all animals and enjoyed quilting and sewing.

Surviving are a nephew, Lawrence Gehlken, of Clark; and a niece, Susan Thornhill, of Clark.

She was predeceased by her father when she was 9; her mother; her stepfather, August Kipp; and a brother, Lawrence Gehlken.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Fox Funeral Home in Cole Camp, with the Rev. Bill George officiating. Pallbearers are Larry Gehlken, Earl Bauer, Tom Schroeder, Jim Wienberg, Harold Wienberg, Dwayne Wienberg and Harold Steffens. Burial will be in Cole Camp Cemetery. She will be buried beside her grandmother, who had a special place in her heart.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Cole Camp Cemetery, in care of the funeral home.

Sedalia Democrat, Sedalia MO, Apr 17 2007

[Earnest O Litton s/o Frank Litton s/o Burton Cyrus Litton s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

Arthur Guy Litton Jr.

Former Powell resident Art Litton died Friday, April 20 in Green Valley, Ariz. He was 89. He was born on his parents' farm outside of Garland on Dec. 16, 1917. He was the only child of Arthur Guy Litton Sr. and Letha Beckwith [b. 27 Jun 1882 Adams Co IA, d. Aug 1967 Powell Park WY] Litton. He graduated from Powell High School in 1935.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was stationed at Dutch Harbor in the Aleutian Islands. He later married [19 May 1988 Clark Co NV] Neva Wollam.

Art worked for Amoco Oil in Elk Basin until he retired at age 55. He moved to Boulder City, Nev., where he enjoyed fishing and playing golf. In the later years of his life, Art spent time with his daughter, Jennifer, in Christiansburg, Va., and then with his daughter, Kathi, in Green Valley until his death.

At age 87, Art learned to use the computer and enjoyed e-mailing friends and family. He was a charter member of the Powell Elks Lodge and a life member of both the Powell VFW and the Kalif Shriners.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wives, Neva and Tiny; his son, Larry Litton; and his grandson, Darren Liner.

Art is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Litton [b. Powell Park WY] Frank and Kathi [Kathy, b. Powell Park WY] Litton George; son-in-law Charles George; granddaughter Dayna Liner; and nephew Greg Bentley and niece Debbie Terry, both of Powell.

Cremation has taken place, and at his request there will be no services.

Powell Tribune, Powell WY, Apr 2007

[Arthur Guy Litton Sr b. 17 Oct 1872. Signed up for WWI Draft Sep 12 1918, living at Powell Park WY, self-employed farmer, nearest relative Letha May Litton of Powell Park.

Arthur G Litton age 13 b. IA found in 08 Jun 1885 Falls City Precinct, Richardson, Nebraska State Census, Midway Borough, along with Mary E Litton age 8 b. IA and Eugene Litton age 5 b. IA. In 1900 Pawnee City, Pawnee Co NE Census: head of household Mary E b. Jun 1854 IA, Arthur G b. Oct 1873 IA, Mary E b. Nov 1877 IA, Eugene G b. Jul 1882 IA. Also in 1930 Laurel, Yellowstone Co MT Census with wife Letha M Litton (m. 02 Jan 1912 Carbon, Adams Co IA) b. abt 1883 IA parents b. IA, and son Arthur.

An Eugene Gay Litton b. 16 Jul 1880 signed up for WWI Draft Sep 10 1918 at Gillett WY, farmer, not employed in hospital, nearest relative sister Mrs Sheron Barker of Corning IA.

An Arthur G Litton applied for Civil War Pension Sep 26 1901 in Nebraska, served in Co. A, 33rd U.S. Vol. Inf.]

Christopher Reuther, d. April 26, 2007

By Kimberly Thigpen Tart, News Editor, Environmental Health Perspectives, NIEHS, NIH, DHHS and SEJ member:

In Loving Memory of Christopher Glenn Reuther

[photo]
SEJ'06 -- Chris in Burlington

Christopher Glenn Reuther, environmental journalist, photographer, and graphic artist, died April 26 in Honolulu, Hawaii, as a result of a sudden, inflicted cerebral hemorrhage. He was 34 years old [b. Jan 3 1973], and had so much more life to live.

Chris was a longtime resident of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, though he lived much of his formative years in Enka, outside of Asheville. He attended Enka High School for two years. A childhood spent in the Blue Ridge Mountains planted the seeds of his passion for protecting the earth so that it could continue to give life and beauty to future generations. His later years spent in Chapel Hill gave rise to his deep commitment to the idea that individuals should do whatever is in their power to improve the lives of others. This was his mantra, and he lived it fully.

Chris had a small family that adored him, and also a larger extended family of friends that includes almost everyone who ever met him. He is survived by his mother Judy Wilson of Apex, North Carolina, his father Philip Reuther of Charleston, South Carolina, his sister Heather Litton [b. Oct 1968] and her husband Ken Litton of Westport, Connecticut, his niece Katie and nephew Will also of Westport, his aunt Theresa Arrigon and uncle Robert Arrigon of Setauket, New York, and his beloved dog Jupiter. He is also survived by his stepmother Carolyn Reuther, stepsister Laura Getz, and stepbrother Jason Bennett, all of South Carolina, and other family.

A hallmark characteristic of Chris's was his insatiable curiosity and keen intellect. His junior and senior years of high school he attended the North Carolina School of Science and Math in Durham. Chris graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Public Health and a B.A. in journalism, simultaneously. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Fraternity and a writer and photographer for The Daily Tar Heel.

The summer before his last year of college, Chris began his career at Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP), a science and news journal published by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in Durham, North Carolina. During the 10 years he was on staff (for an interim year he was a writer for the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), he discovered a love for environmental reporting and a passion for the work of EHP. It became a personal mission for him to improve the lives of people in his own and the larger global community. He was also a skilled amateur photographer, and recorded the world around him in intimate and compelling detail.

He was set to further expand these gifts to make the world a far better place; he had been recently accepted to four different law schools, including the University of Hawaii and Tulane University in New Orleans, where he was offered the Dean's Scholarship. His plan was to study environmental and international law so that he could dedicate his life to empowering those around the world who are powerless to avoid environmental injury.

Chris gave humbly, generously, and often of himself to both friend and stranger alike. He was, in his heart, a citizen of the world. This led him to travel as often and as far as he could, fearlessly embracing new people and experiences as he went. His philosophy was always to give people — and life — the benefit of the doubt. He loved to do anything outdoors, and was learning to be a pilot; there seemed to be no limit he would not challenge.

In the end, it is Chris's unadulterated enthusiasm for life that will be most remembered, and it is fitting that his generous donation of his organs has and will continue to bring new chances at life to many, many people. He would be pleased to know that parts of him will go on to live in the bodies of these people and bring them health, peace, and well-being. It is just as sure that Chris's spirit will continue to live in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him best.

Memorial donations may be made to the Samaritan's Purse Emergency Fund for the rebuilding of New Orleans or to the Society of Environmental Journalists Endowment for the support of high-quality, unbiased news coverage of environmental issues.

Last revised July 11, 2007

The Society of Environmental Journalists
P.O. Box 2492 Jenkintown, PA 19046

R. Burton Litton Jr. -- professor who helped save roadside views
Jill Tucker, Chronicle Staff Writer

Sunday, April 29, 2007

Along the highways and byways of America, there are small pullouts identified by a sign that says something like: Look here!

Many of those places are so identified because R. [Roy] Burton Litton Jr. figured out a way -- a scientific, methodical way -- to identify the best places to pull off the road for a beautiful view.

Mr. Litton was trained as a landscape architect but saw land through the eyes of an artist. Throughout his career, he advised the U.S. Forest Service and other public agencies on how to best preserve the visual impact of the land when building roads, clearing timber or choosing a vista point.

He died April 14 of complications from a stroke. He was 89.

Mr. Litton was a UC Berkeley professor of landscape architecture for four decades, starting his teaching career in 1948 and retiring in 1988.

During his tenure at the university, he created what those in the field call "visual landscape assessment," said his Cal colleague and longtime friend Joe McBride.

In short, he gave the Forest Service a way to cut down trees or place roads without destroying the natural topography of the land, McBride said.

Prior to that, the service made square or rectangular clear cuts or made roads without any regard to what the land would look like.

"It was very creative work on his part," McBride said.

The method included principles garnered from art appreciation classes and landscape painting -- in other words, the things that made a painting beautiful should be preserved within the natural setting or pointed out to weary drivers.

That included taking into account what was in the foreground, middle ground and background of a scene.

Mr. Litton was also an advocate for the common landscape. While Yosemite Valley gets all the press, the Berkeley professor taught his students to also appreciate the views one could find along Highway 120 between Oakdale and Half Dome.

"He believed if we appreciate only Yosemite Valley, it will be easier to trash the common landscape," McBride said.

Mr. Litton was born on April 9, 1918, in Santa Rosa and grew up on a ranch in Healdsburg.

He graduated from UC Berkeley in 1941, but his further studies at Harvard University were interrupted by service in World War II.

During the war, Mr. Litton was a Navy photo interpreter in the Aleutian Islands. There, he converted aerial photos into drawings of what the land would look like from the water to help landing craft troops better understand the topography of beaches and inland areas.

"It was quite a wonderful ability that he had," McBride said.

He later earned his maste9 r's degree at Iowa State University.

During his career and in retirement, Mr. Litton pursued his passion for landscape painting, including scenes from Italy, Japan and New England.

He was, McBride said, a "true gentleman."

"He had many friends, and students from years past always remember him and ask about him," he added.

Mr. Litton was preceded in death by three wives, Barbara Litton, Martha Maclise Swartz and Ava VanAkin, and his son Tom Litton. He is survived by daughter Mary Traynham of Arbuckle (Colusa County); son Edward Litton of El Cerrito; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

University officials are planning a public memorial in the fall.

San Francisco Chronicle, pg B5

[s/o Roy Burton Litton s/o Hamilton Burton Litton s/o Jackson P Litton s/o Hiram Franklin Litton s/o Soloman "Saul" Caleb Litton and Martha Sharp Dunkin]

Helen Boyd Litton, 91, of Oak Ridge, died Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

She was born May 18, 1915 in Stearns, KY and moved to Oak Ridge in the early 1950’s with her husband, Lecil C. Litton. She was a member of Woodland Park Baptist Church.

Mrs. Litton became a resident of the Estates of Oak Ridge in 2001 and later moved to NHC Health Care where she was a resident at the time of her death.

Mrs. Litton was preceded in death by her husband Lecil in April 2006. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Mel Collins of Oak Ridge; grandsons, Timothy Bivens of Farragut and Kennith Bivens and wife Sharon of Knoxville.

In keeping with Mrs. Litton’s wishes, she will be cremated. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 4, 2007 at 2:00pm at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with Rev. Herbert Lee officiating. Weatherford Mortuary is handling the arrangements. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.

Weatherford Mortuary, Oak Ridge TN, date unknown

[Lecil C Litton s/o Virgil Litton s/o Carl Litton s/o Cornelius "Neal" Litton s/o James Taylor Litton s/o John Richard Litton Jr and Rachael McCauley]

MRS. AMIE YOUNG August 28, 1921 -- May 4, 2007 IVA, SC

Mrs. Amie Elizabeth Latham Young, age 85, of 208 Park Drive, Iva, SC, wife of the late Ira Burnace "I.B." Young, died Friday, May 4, 2007 at the AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson, SC. Born in Iva, SC on August 28, 1921, Mrs. Young was a daughter of the late Carl Erskine Latham and Bertha Brown Latham. She was retired after 36 years of service from Jackson Mills. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Iva and was a devoted mother and grandmother to her family. Survivors include two daughters, Sara Simpson and Jean Drawdy and her husband, G W., all of Iva, SC; grandchildren, Cindy Carey Hopkins and her husband, Ronnie, Tommy Simpson and his wife, Kelly, all of Anderson, SC, Amanda Carey Daugherty and her husband, Jim of Pawleys Island, SC and Tina Simpson Stovall and her husband, Thomas of Gilbertsville, PA; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Simpson, Ashley Lytton, Baylee and Kennedy Stovall; sister, Winton Latham Taylor of Elberton, GA; two nieces, Wynette Neal and her husband, Patrick of Toccoa, GA; Dee Smith and her husband, Larry of Elberton, GA; great-niece and nephew, Emma Kate Smith and Jack Smith. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Faith Lytton and son-in-law, Douglas Simpson. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with the Reverend Michael Osborne officiating. Interment will follow in Iva City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, May 6, 2007 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The family will be at the home of Sara Simpson, 600 Project Road, Iva, SC. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in memory of Amie Young to Restoring the Thomas Hardware Store c/o Peoples Bank of Iva, 801 East Front Street, Iva, SC 29655 or Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 285, Anderson, SC 29622. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com THE MC DOUGALD FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.

Anderson Independent Mail, Anderson IN, May 6 2007

Kate Rebecca Fisher Litton [d. May 5 2007 Forest VA] was born in Marion, Va., May 18, 1913, to the late John Keener and Josephine Gillespie Fisher.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Lee Litton, retired State Farm agent of Marion; brothers, Graham and John Fisher, co-proprietors of Fisher's Jewelers in Marion; and her only son, John Richard Litton Sr., who died suddenly in 2000.

Kate leaves to cherish the memory of their "Granny," her devoted granddaughter, Allison Litton Carner and husband Troy of Forest, Va.; grandson, John Richard Litton Jr. and wife Renee of Summerville, S.C.; daughter-in-law, Polly Litton of Lynchburg, Va.; and four great-grandchildren, Bradley and Ashley Carner and Jacob and Samuel Litton.

Until recent years, she lived out her life in her beloved Marion. Her family founded Fisher's Jewelers on Main Street in Marion in 1899, and Kate began working there at age 14, during her summer vacations. After the death of her parents, she and her two younger brothers operated the store until the late 1970s. For half a century, Kate generously and graciously shared her tasteful suggestions and lovely manners with the people of Marion and Smyth County, who trusted and respected her help with everything from charm bracelets to wedding patterns.

Kate was the first in her family to attend college and received her degree from Marion College. She developed a passion for art and enjoyed painting and gardening. Many of her landscape paintings still hang in homes and businesses in the Marion area. The roses she planted as a young woman continue to thrive at her family's home place on Cherry Street in Marion.

Kate was a committed Christian her entire adult life. She regularly attended Sunday and Wednesday services at the Marion Gospel Chapel, which she and her family had been instrumental in founding.

She married Clarence Lee Litton in January 1937, and together they traveled the world, enjoying many trips to the western regions of the United States, as well as to Germany, Paris, Spain, Hawaii, St. Thomas, St. Croix, Puerto Rico, Italy and many other destinations. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007, in the chapel of Seaver-Brown Funeral Service by the Rev. Dan Manley and Larry Smith officiating, with burial to follow in Round Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends an hour before the service at Seaver-Brown Funeral Service, 237 E. Main St., Marion.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 605 Clay St., Lynchburg, VA; and Gideons Bible, P.O. Box 4723, Lynchburg, VA 24502.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, (434) 239-2405, is assisting the family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www.heriatgefuneralandcremation.com.

Bristol Herald Courier, Bristol VA, May 7 2007

[Clarence Lee Litton s/o Richard Warren "Rich" Litton s/o Finly (Finley) (Findley) Litton s/o Oliver Litton s/o James Taylor Litton s/o John Richard Litton Jr and Rachael McCauley]

Lucius "Lou" A. Litton, Jr., 84 [b. Dec 30 1922 Burdette AR], of Memphis, passed away on May 6, 2007 at the Baptist Hospital Memphis. He was a retired business owner, born in Burdette, AR, graduated from Tech High School in 1940, served in the Marine Corps during WWII, member of the Bartlett Mason Lodge #211, Marine Corps League of Memphis, Scottish Rite of Free-masonry, Elks Lodge #2485 of Plano / Richardson, TX, Boy Scouts of America, Merton Avenue Baptist Church, and a Life member of the VFW #3031, Rogers, AR. His service will be on Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Family Funeral Care on Summer Avenue; with a two-hour visitation prior to the service starting at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery in Dallas, TX. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Litton [nee Smith m. 20 Feb 1982 Dallas Co TX b. Dec 1944, 1st wife Rosa C _____ m. 19 Sep 1941 div. 15 Jan 1982 Dallas Co TX]; two daughters, Linda Jeanne Cerasale and husband, Richard of Rogers, AR and Leigh Ann Drane of Bartlett; two sons, Lee Litton and his wife, Vickie of Garland, TX and Jimmy Clements and his wife, Jamie of Bartlett; two sisters, Nettie Dickenson of Paducah, KY and Pansy Fitzgerald of Memphis; one brother, Carl Litton of Cordova, TN; ten grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shrine’s Burn Center or Baptist Memorial Hospital/Hospice Unit. Family Funeral Care 901-761-8000

Memphis Commercial Appeal, Memphis TN, May 8 2007

[s/o Lucius Alexander Litton s/o William Carroll Litton s/o Myra (Mira) M Litton]

Jamestown -- Kathy Jones Litton, age 36 [b. Oct 5 1970], of Jamestown, died Thursday, May 17th, 2007, at the Russell County Hospital [Russell Springs KY]. Survivors include her husband....Alan Litton. One son....Joshua Jones of Russell Springs. Two Daughters....Samantha Jones and Amelia Litton, both of Jamestown. Her mother also survives....Joyce Hall of Jamestown. One brother and two sisters survive....Kevin Hall, Lorie Jones and Christal Brown, all of Jamestown. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown with burial in the Jamestown Cemetery. Friends may call for visitation after 5:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Courier-Journal, Louisville KY, May 18 2007

Lebanon -- Mollie Litton Robinson, 93, of River Mountain Road died Sunday, May 20, 2007, in the Russell County Medical Center.

Born April 25, 1914, in Russell County, a daughter of the late Henry Gilbert and the late Emily Duncan Gilbert, she was the wife of her first husband, Grady Litton, and her second husband, Bill Robinson. Mollie was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a son, Wendell Litton, and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include two sons, Clyde W. Litton and Dewey O. Litton and wife Gail, all of Richmond; daughter-in-law, Sharline Litton, Richmond; six grandchildren, Randy Litton, Gary Litton, Stephen Litton, Susan Litton, David Litton and Joyce Litton Smith; two stepgrandchildren, Cheryl Fault and Lee Strathey; seven great-grandchildren, Linzey Litton, Laurin Litton, Toby Litton, Christopher Litton, Jacob Litton, Terri Smith and Hunter Smith; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Elijah Joyce and Serria Joyce; a sister, Fannie Shepard, Lebanon; and a brother, Estil Gilbert, Roanoke; also several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007, in the Combs Funeral Service Chapel, with the Rev Rick Wallace and the Rev. Aaron Feezer officiating. Burial will follow in Russell Memorial Cemetery. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends after 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at the funeral home.

Combs Funeral Service, 291 Fincastle Road, Lebanon, VA 24266; (276) 889-4444, is serving the family of Mollie Litton Robinson.

Bristol Herald Courier, Bristol VA, May 21 2007

[Grady William Litton s/o Vincent Crockett "Carl" Litton s/o James Fullen Litton s/o John Whitley Litton Sr s/o Soloman "Saul" Caleb Litton and Martha Sharp Dunkin]

Goldie Litton Norman, age 82 [b. Jun 15 1924], passed away May 21, 2007. She was the beloved wife of James (deceased); dear mother of James, Bonnie Dixon, Wilma Toothman (Norman) and Roger Mills (Terry); dear sister of seven brothers and six sisters; grandmother of 15; great grandmother of 35.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., May 23, 2007 at funeral home. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery.

Golub Funeral Home, Cleveland, OH was in charge of arrangements.

McCreary County Record, Whitley City KY, Jun 13 2007

Starkville -- Grace "Polly" Bryan, 87 [b. Aug 28 1919], died Friday, May 25, 2007, at the Oktibbeha County Hospital [Starkville MS]. She was the retired owner of University Gulf Service Station and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Starkville.

Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Olin McBride and the Rev. Larnzy Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in the Oktibbeha Memorial Gardens Park Cemetery in Starkville. Welch Funeral Home of Starkville is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include daughters, Patricia "Patsy" Stuart (Sonny) of Starkville and Carolyn Sue Harvey (Tom) of Hendersonville, Tenn.; son, Dolph Bryan (Greta) of Starkville; sisters, Edna Earl Andrews of Tylertown and Mary Jane Garraway of Ridgeland; brother, Billy Ray Ball of Northport, Ala.; grandchildren, Carla Onken, Nicole Patton, Kevin Stuart, Jill Willingham, Pamela Ann Salley, Mary Treasure Arnold, Wes Moore, Tracy Litten, Thomas Harvey, Amos Harvey, Mary Helen Burdell, John Harvey and Grant Harvey; 18 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer D. Bryan Sr.; a son, William "Bill" Bryan; a brother, Charles Ball; and a grandson, Jason Stuart.

Pallbearers will be the grandsons, Wes Moore, John Litten, Kevin Stuart, John Harvey, Grant Harvey, Bryan Smith, Billy Glen Salley, Billy Salley and Chris Arnold.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Deputy Sheriffs of Oktibbeha County.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Friends may sign the guest register online at www.welchfuneralhomes.com

Memorials may be made to the Palmer Home for Children.

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo MS, May 26 2007

Beverly Jane (Perry) (Post) Litton died at home [West Hartford CT] surrounded by her family on Sunday, (May 27, 2007) at 6 a.m. Beverly was born on January 6, 1926 to Gerald and Gladys (Jenny) Perry in Meriden [CT]. She graduated from the Meriden Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse in 1945. She leaves to mourn her husband of 33 years, Donald C. Litton of Elmwood. She was pre-deceased by a brother, Robert Perry of Avon, as well as her first husband, Robert W. Post of Elmwood. She also leaves her three children, Robert L. and Michele Post of Vermont, Nancie J. Post of New Mexico, and Jain Hayles of Connecticut. Beverly will be dearly missed by her five grandsons; Brian R. Post of New Hampshire, David A. and Jacqueline Post of Connecticut, and Isak and Arel Hayles, and Michael Burchell of Connecticut. She also leaves step-daughters Karen Litton of Toronto, Canada, step-granddaughter Claire of Pennsylvania, Andrea Litton of Washington, and step-daughter-in-law [woman who marries a step-child], Jennifer Markstein, step-granddaughter, Diane, and step-great-granddaughter, Danielle Orbach of Connecticut, currently serving in the U.S. Army. Beverly will be missed by her devoted sister-in-law, Marion Perry of Avon, and her nieces Beverly Perry, Barbara Perry, Lynda Perry, and Jennifer Bilodeau, and her great-nieces and nephews. She also leaves her nephew, Thomas Dawkins of Connecticut and his children, and her niece, Elizabeth and John Poreba of New York City, New York, and their children. Beverly loved her home, and keeping it immaculate. She loved to have her lawn perfectly manicured, to bake delicious cakes and brownies, and enjoyed the beautiful flowers in her garden. She loved music, and was a wonderful dancer. Beverly loved her family above all else and was always there for them, no matter what. She was a kind and compassionate woman who would open her heart and home to those in need. Donations in Beverly's memory may be made to the VNA of the Hartford Hospital Hospice team. The wake will be TODAY, from 5-8 p.m. at the Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home at 1084 New Britain Ave., Elmwood, and her funeral will be on Wednesday, May 30th at 10 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford.

Hartford Courant, Hartford CT, May 29 2007

[Donald C Litton s/o Ransom "Robert" Litton s/o James L Litton s/o Cornelius "Neal" Litton s/o James Taylor Litton s/o John Richard Litton Jr and Rachael McCauley]

Shirl "Skip" Litten, 68, died Sunday, May 27, 2007 at Canterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation in Ft. Wayne.

Born in Fort Wayne [Dec 6 1938], he was an inspector with International Harvester for 38 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, and American Legion Post 47.

He was a sports enthusiast who was a National Bowling "Hall of Fame" and enjoyed golfing, bowling and softball.

Survivors include wife, Sandra Litten of Fort Wayne; daughters, Debbie Litten, Kim (Jim) Machamer both of Fort Wayne, and Marsha (Jon) Dreyer of New Haven; brothers, Eugene (Nancy) Litten of Seminole, FL, Donald (Goldie) Litten of Auburn, and Billy (Bobbie) Litten of Fort Wayne; and a granddaughter, Elisa Dreyer. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Litten in 2004.

Service is 2 p.m. Friday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue with calling three hours prior, Pastor David A. Easterday officiating. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens.

Memorials to Parkview Home Health Care & Hospice.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes, Ft. Wayne IN

Funeral services for Annamae Lytton, age 94, of Mentor, a homemaker, will be 9 a.m. Monday at Brunner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor.

Mrs. Lytton died Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at Mentor Way Care Center in Mentor.

Born Feb. 14, 1913, in Serauton, Kansas, she had been a Mentor resident for the past four years.

She enjoyed dancing, visiting casinos and caring for her family.

Survivors include her daughters, JoAnn Northcutt of Mentor and Ellanore Fissell of Wickliffe; grandchildren, LeeAnn (Tim) DeWolf, Lyle (JinJin) Correll, Richard Correll, Jeanine (Mark) LeMar, Denise (Bill) Guidera, Quinton (Shirley) Fissell, Vanita (Dwayne) Dirk, Jolee Pekarek and Carlee Coburn; fifteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Viola Boucher.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Iva Wood; sons-in-law, Frank Northcutt and Robert Fissell; two sisters; and two brothers.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Knollwood Cemetery in Mayfield Heights.

On line obit at www.brunners.com

News-Herald, Willoughby OH, Jun 2 2007

The funeral service for Barbara Ellen Litton of Paris will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at McEvoy Funeral Home. Fred Shackleford of Springhill Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will follow in New Beaver Dam Cemetery near Buchanan. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be after noon Saturday. Litton, 75, died Thursday, May 31, 2007, at McKenzie Health Care. Born Feb. 17, 1932, in Cabell, W.Va., she was a daughter of Standford L. and Ruby Okley Kincaid Ross, now both deceased. She was married to Fred Miller, who died on Sept. 30, 1960. She later married John Litton, who died March 8, 2002. Litton was a homemaker and member of the Pentecostal church. A family member said she worked and cared for her family, who called her "Mamaw." She leaves two daughters: Karen (Jerry) Williams of Paris and Patricia (Danny) Oliver of Monroe, Mich.; three sons: Fred (Judi) Miller of Plymouth, Mich., Joseph (Deborah) Miller of Taylor, Mich., and John (Cheryl) Litton of Marshall, Mich.; three sisters: Shirley Nash of Michigan and Donna Bells and Jean Helms, both of West Virginia; one brother: Larry (Wanda) Ross of West Virginia; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by two brothers: Frank and Lewis Ross.

Paris Post-Intelligencer, Paris TN, Jun 2 1007

[John T Litton b. 28 Oct 1917 d. 08 Mar 2002 last residence Trenton MI, SSN issued in TN]

Nathan Barrett Litton, age 20, born February 24, 1987 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2007. He was born in Houston, Texas to Robert [Robert Wayne Litton] and Cassie [Cassie Sue Ross] Litton.

He is survived by his Parents, Robert and Cassie Litton; Grandparent, Heidi R. Donaho; Sisters; Kathryn Paige [b. 24 Oct 1994 Harris Co TX] and Savannah Grace Litton; Brothers, Zachary Starlin Litton [b. 22 Jan 1985 Harris Co TX], Joseph Kyle Litton [b. 18 Nov 1997 Harris Co TX].

Memorial services were held Sunday, June 10, 2007, 2:00 p.m. at Pace Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland Texas.

Cleveland Advocate, Houston TX, Jun 19 2007

[Robert Wayne Litton b. 24 Jan 1960 Bexar Co TX, s/o Starlin Litton Jr (b. 7 Oct 1928 d. 16 Nov 1987 Harris Co TX buried Houston National Cemetery, TSGT US Air Force World War II, Korea) and Ravena Carole Daugherty, they also had Richard Calvin Litton b. 12 Dec 1952 Tarrant Co TX, Stephen Ray Litton b. 23 Nov 1955 Bexar Co TX, Marcia Kay Litton b. 23 Apr 1961 Bexar Co TX, Maria Juanita Litton b. 27 Oct 1962 Bexar Co TX. Starlin b. abt 1929 div. Ravena b. abt 1932 on 25 Aug 1970]

Maude Songer Lytton, 72, of Long Shop [VA], died Monday, June 11, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital [Blacksburg VA].

She was born in Craig County, Va. on September 14, 1934 to the late Frank Marion and Amanda Sanders Songer; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Oakley M. Lytton, Sr [b. 02 Oct 1913 d. 17 Mar 1994 Blacksburg VA]. She was a member of Community Christian Church in McCoy.

Maude would like all the church members to know how much she appreciated the help and kindness and prayers over the years, and also the members of the Long Shop-McCoy Fire and First Aid for all their help and assistance over the years.

She is survived by a daughter, Teresa Pratt of Long Shop; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary L. and Jill Lytton of Dublin, Oakley M. Jr. and Kathleen Lytton of Christiansburg, and Bruce and Karen Lytton of Floyd; sisters, Anna Mae King of Tenn., Mildred Williams of Blacksburg, Ruth Ratcliff of Folley, Mo., and Alma Conoyer of Mo.; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 11 a.m. in the Community Christian Church, McCoy with Mr. James O. Flaugher and Mr. Bobby Fuller officiating. Interment will follow in the Lytton Family Cemetery, Long Shop.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Long Shop-McCoy Fire and First Aid, Box 489, McCoy, VA 24111 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Friends may call anytime after 12 Noon Tuesday, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr., Blacksburg.

New River Valley News, Blacksburg VA, Jun 15 2007

[1920 Blacksburg, Montgomery Co VA Census:
Irving O Lytton head of household b. abt 1883 VA, parents b. VA
May I Lytton wife b. abt 1889 VA
Virginia Lytton b. abt 1909 VA
Lake Lytton b. abt 1910 VA
Nelson Lytton b. abt 1912 VA
Oakley Lytton b. abt 1914 VA
Lilly Lytton b. abt 1915 age 4y5m
Irene Lytton b. abt 1918 age 1y2m

1930 Blacksburg, Montgomery Co VA Census:
May Lytton head of household b. abt 1889 VA
Vergie Lytton daughter b. abt 1909
Lake Lytton son b. abt 1910
Nelson Lytton b. abt 1912
Oakley Lytton b. abt 1914
Letty Lytton b. abt 1916
Irene Lytton b. abt 1919
Fred Lytton b. abt 1921
Elmer Lytton b. abt 1923
Edith Lytton b. abt 1926
Vana May Lytton b. abt 1929]

Jerome W. Litton Sr., 94, of Jacksonville, Ark., formerly of Litton, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007, in Jacksonville.

Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, Ark., with Dr. Carole Goddard officiating. Burial followed at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Jacksonville, Ark., under the direction of Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home. Visitation was held at 1 p.m. Friday at the church in Jacksonville, Ark.

Litton was born on May 25, 1913, in Santa Fe, Tenn., to Albert L. and Nellie Kern Litton. He grew up in Litton and moved to Arkansas in 1967. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, Ark.

Litton is preceded in death by his parents, Albert L. and Nellie Kern Litton; his brother, Albert Z. Litton; and son, Robby Frank Litton.

Survivors include his wife, Della Louise Litton of Jacksonville, Ark.; sons, Thomas Leroy Litton of Downsville, La., and Jerome W. Litton Jr. of Jacksonville, Ark.; daughter, Sandra Rose Coleman of Boyle; sister, Mary Frances Litton of Clarksdale; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, other friends and family.

Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Arkansas Children's Hospital. Please go online and sign the online guest book at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

Bolivar Commercial, Cleveland MS, June 19, 2007

[s/o Albert Lee Litton s/o Edward D "Edd" Litton parents unknown but father of Albert Lee Litton father of Mary Frances Litton wife of Earl Brown Litton s/o Henry Abner Litton s/o Benjamin Thompson Litton s/o William Elihu Litton s/o Benjamin Litton s/o Thomas Litton s/o James B Litton Sr and Sarah Osborne]

Clinton Arvid Loff of Carancahua Community [TX] died Thursday, June 14, 2007.

Son of Arvid L. and Louise Hurta Loff, Clint was born [Apr 2 1949] and raised in Carancahua, graduating from Palacios High School in 1967.

He is survived by his spouse, Charlotte Loff of Carancahua; daughter Bridgette Loff and son-in-law Carlos Diaz of Palacios, Texas; son Nathan Loff of Carancahua; grandchildren David and Christen Sandoval of Palacios and Catherine Dodson; step-daughter Laurie Revel; his brother Aaron L. Loff of Houston, Texas; and three sisters: Cindy (Loff) Litten and Eddie Litten of New Market, Virginia; Chris (Loff) Kornegay and Larry Kornegay of Houston, Texas; Debi Loff and Gary Brady of Houston, Texas; nephews Kyle Kornegay, Steven Rizzo, J. Michael Gomez, Jeff Litten, and Joshua Ripple; nieces Joy (Gomez) Kulis, Natalie (Gomez) Jordan, Veronica Jill Gomez, Kayla Loff, Kendra Kornegay, and Koral Kornegay.

Clint was preceded in death by his parents, his son Christopher Arvid Loff, and his first wife, Cathy (Holloway) Loff Revel.

A rosary will be held at the Palacios Funeral Home Sunday evening at 7:00 pm.

Funeral Service will be at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Palacios on Monday, June 18th at 10:00 A.M.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net

Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home 361-972-2012.

Victoria Advocate, Victoria TX, Jun 17 2007

[brother of Cynthia Anne Loff who m. Charles Edward Litten s/o Sidney Charles "Sid" Litten s/o Charles Edward Litten s/o John Preston Litten s/o Abraham Able (Litten) Litton & Catherine "Polly" Weaver]

Paris -- Josephine S. Letton, 92 [b. Dec 17 1914], a 55-year resident of Paris, KY, and graduate of the University of Kentucky, died June 21, 2007 in Boston, MA. After college she married the late Claude Michael Hoffman. They had one son, William Michael Hoffman, born in 1943. After Mr. Hoffman's death in 1955, she began a 25 year teaching career in the Paris elementary school. In 1976 she married the late George C. Letton of Paris who died in 1990 [b. 20 May 1908 d. 24 May 1990]. In 1995 she moved to Newton, MA to be near her son. Mrs. Letton is survived by her son, his wife, A. Bliss Hoffman, her extended family and many friends. A memorial service will be held in Newton and private burial will be at the Paris cemetery. Contributions may be made in her memory to the First Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 321, Paris, KY 40361.

Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington KY, Jul 3 2007

Mr. Verlin A. Litton, age 70, of Pine Knot, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at the Scott County Hospital in Oneida, Tennessee.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 7, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Rev. William Kilby officiating. Special music was provided by Rev. Jim Thomas, Judy Redden and Chris Neal. Burial was in the Hayes Creek Cemetery.

Born on August 23, 1936 [McCreary Co KY], he was the son of the late Edd and Elsie Anderson Litton. He is also preceded in death by his first wife Evelyn Bryant Litton and a sister Bernice [Erma B Litton b. 19 Jul 1940 McCreary Co KY] Lovejoy [wife of Clifford Lovejoy in another obit].

Surviving is his wife Flossie Bryant [KY Marriages calls her Flossie A Stephens age 42 never married] Litton of Pine Knot whom he married May 23, 1993, two daughters, Ronda Litton of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Sandra Litton Paulson of Pine Knot and two step-sons Jeff (and Liza) Stephens and William (and Debbie) Stephens all of Pine Knot. Brothers are Arlis (and Bonnie) Litton [Arlis K Litton b. 17 Jun 1943 McCreary Co KY] and Randell (and Bernice) Litton [Randall L Litton b. 16 Apr 1955 McCreary Co KY] all of Pine Knot, sisters Nina [Ninia J Litton b. 31 Jul 1947 McCreary Co KY](and James) Neal of Pine Knot and Thelma [Thelma C Litton b. 19 Oct 1951 McCreary Co KY] (and Larry) Boyd of Knoxville. Verlin was blessed with three grandchildren, Crystal Litton (and Charles Hamilton) Sarah Litton and Lucas Paulson, two great grandchildren Alyssa and Melodie Hamilton and five step grandchildren Thomas, Emiline, William Brock, Cody and Sabrina Stephens.

Verlin was a service station owner and operator for many years. He also spent a lot of time farming and logging. His main priority in life was taking care of his family whom he loved immeasurably.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

McCreary County Record, Whitley City KY, Jul 11 2007

Visitation for Sylvia Lytton, 65 [b. Nov 9 1941], of 337 Deaton St., will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. this evening at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home. Sylvia died Thursday, July 5, 2007, at Iredell Memorial Hospital [Statesville NC]. Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the family of Sylvia Lytton.

Statesville Record & Landmark, Statesville NC, Jul 11 2007

Lauren Kaye Litton, 27 [b. Oct 7 1979], of Corbin, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007.

She was the daughter of Donna Cash and Dick Litton; the niece of Marlene Cash; and the granddaughter of Geneva Cash.

A private memorial service was held on Monday, July 9 and she was laid to rest at Restahven Cemetery. O'Neil Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Lauren is survived by her mother and father; brother, Richard; sister, Margaret; beloved aunt Marlene; devoted pets, Roux and Willow; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Lauren was a vivacious little dynamo. She was compassionate, optimistic, tenacious, funny and smart. She loved animals, gothic novels and the color pink.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Ronald McDonald House in Cincinnati, 350 Erkenbrecher Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229 or conducted online at www.rmhcincinnati.org/donate.asp.

Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, Corbin KY

Litten, Arlene W. Age 77 [b. Feb 24 1930], of Huber Heights [OH], passed away Sunday, July 8, 2007, at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick & Ella Wray; and by one grandson, Matthew Shuger. Arlene is survived by five children, Barbara (Lee) Huber, Joanne (Steve) Shuger, Michael (Shelly) Litten, Susan (Mark) Arthrell, and Donna Viney (& Johnny Stewart); grandchildren, Barbi, Jennifer & Cristina Huber, Greg, Ben & Stephanie Shuger, Kevin & Jonathan Litten, Sara & Samantha Arthrell, Danny & Allison Viney; four great grandchildren, Payton, Cohen, Lilly & Maya; two sisters, Virginia Rowland and Sharon Taggesell; and by several nieces and nephews. Arlene retired from Kroger Company with 29 years of service. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church (where Arlene had been a member for many years), 456 Woodman Dr., Dayton (Phone: 937-256-1082). Interment will follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made in memory of Arlene to the National Kidney Foundation. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerFamily.com

Dayton Daily News, Dayton OH, Jul 11 2007

North Little Rock, AR -- Margaret E. Litton, 83, died at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2007.

Margaret was born on December 26, 1923 to Walter M. and Helen (Lena) Shock. She married Otis L. Litton on January 13, 1945. He preceded her in death on December 17, 1976.

Margaret owned Margaret’s Custom Window Fashions and was still actively working until the beginning of this year.

Margaret was a member of VFW Auxiliary for the past 35 years.

Margaret will be sadly missed by her daughter, Mary V. (Jerry) Ford, Hartford City; sons, Ronald, North Little Rock, Arkansas, Max (Sherry), Conway, Arkansas, and Harold (Heather), Clearwater, Florida. Also surviving are grandchildren, Cynthia McIlvaine, Christopher Ford, Tracy Rock, Randy Litton, Julie Litton, Lyndsey Litton, Jerrod Litton, Zachary Litton, Lexy Litton and Joseph Wilkerson; and 3 great-grandchildren, Avery Litton, Connor McIlvaine and Evan Bell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Donald and Gary Litton; and two brothers, Walter M. Shock, Jr. and Clarence Shock.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 19 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7000 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Arkansas with Father James P. West officiating.

Interment will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Little Rock.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 18 at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock. A Rosary Service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Star Press, Muncie IN, Jul 17 2007

[Otis L Litton b. 24 Nov 1922. Max Litton b. Dec 1958]

Genny Trinko, age 56, dearest daughter of Genevieve and the late Cyril S. Trinko; cherished sister of Bernie (Ross) Litton and the late Martha McKinley; adored aunt of Holly and Tim McKinley and Laura, Mark and Ken Litton; great-aunt of Kathryn Edwards; former wife of Cam Chapman, who remains a loving friend. Family and friends will meet Saturday at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave., Chicago, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Friday 5 to 9 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 1210, Chicago, IL, 60601 would be appreciated. 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com

Chicago Tribune, Chicago IL, Jul 19 2007

[Genevieve Trinko b. 29 Jan 1951 d. Jul 15 2007]

Isabel J. Litton, 73, De Soto, died July 16, 2007, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital [Crystal City MO]. She was born Nov. 7, 1933, in De Soto, the daughter of George and Minthia (Torrence) Ponzar.

She was secretary-clerk for Public Water District 5. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Denise (Chuck) Yount of Festus, Donna (Mike) Lawson of De Soto, Shirley (Skip) Brown of Festus; her son, Donald L. (Kim) Litton Jr. of Pleasant Hope; two sisters, Marcella (Tiny) Wickerham and Veronica (Larry) Record, both of De Soto; her brother, Clarence Ponzar of St. Louis; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Litton Sr.; her parents; two sisters, Mary Smith and an infant sister; and two brothers, Eugene and George Ponzar Jr.

Funeral was July 19 from Vinyard Funeral Home to Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. Peter Blake officiating. Interment is in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Masses for Sacred Heart Church or to St. Mary's Seminary, Perryville.

Suburban Journals, Town and Country MO, Jul 22 2007

[Sister Veronica married Lawrence C Record, great-grandson of Rachael Ella Litton and John Elijah Greenlee. Parents of husbsnd Donald L Litton Sr b. 22 Sep 1928 d. Jul 1984 not known]

Gastonia -- Paul Sinclair Lytton, 83, died July 18, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Lexington, KY after suffering a severe stroke.

He was a native of Gaston County [b. May 4 1924], and was the son of the late Thomas Sinclair Lytton and Floyd Etta Smith.

Graveside Service: Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville, KY the following week. Military rites will be performed.

Mr. Lytton was a member of the Gastonia City Police, a federal police officer and retired from the City of Gastonia. Paul was a US Navy veteran of WWII having served in most of the major battles of the Pacific Theater. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the World War II Last Man Club of Gaston County. His passions were his family and gardening.

Survivors: His wife of 59 years, Barbara Farmer Lytton; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and JoAnn Lytton; granddaughter, Renee Elizabeth Lytton, all of Sadieville, KY; grandson, John Paul Lytton of Pasadena, MD.

Burial: Camp Nelson National Cem, Nicholasville, Jessamine Co KY

source unknown

Richard "Dick" Lytton, 79, Washington, died at 9:06 p.m. Tuesday [Jul 24 2007] at Daviess Community Hospital [Washington IN].

Born Nov. 11, 1927, in Flora, Ill., he was the son of the late Earl and Edna [G] (Lents) Lytton.

A 1945 graduate of Flora High School, he was a World War II Army veteran having served in Tokyo, Japan, as a sergeant in the Corps of Engineers. He was a member of the Washington American Legion and V.F.W., St. Mary Catholic Church, and a Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He worked for CSX Railroad for 43 years retiring in 1990 and was a union representative for the United Transportation Union Local 302.

He is survived by his wife, Carol (Lascody) Lytton, whom he married Oct. 9, 1954, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Springfield, Ill., by Monsignor A.J. Bertman; one son, Keith Lytton of Fort Wayne; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Don Arvin of Evansville and Stephanie and Greg Deaves of Washington; three sisters, Lora Bailey of Alton, Ill., Linda Uchitjil of Salem, Ill., and Ella Mae [b. abt 1929] Dixon of Franklin; and four grandchildren, Matthew Arvin of Evansville, Lauryn and Courtney Lytton, both of Vincennes, and Michael Deaves of Washington.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Dale Lytton.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Simon Catholic Church, with Revs. William Traylor and Lowell Will as con-celebrants. Burial will be at later date in Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, Ill.

Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Simon Catholic Church, with a wake service at 4 p.m. and the Knights of Columbus rosary at 6:30 p.m.

Preferred memorials are to the Washington Catholic Education Endowment Fund and the Alzheimer's Association.

Arrangements are being made through Ed Lee Mortuary. Online condolences may be made at www.edleemortuary.com.

Washington Times-Herald, Washington IN, Jul 25 2007

[Earl W Lytton b. 28 Jul 1903 d. Jul 1973 Flora IL]

Sanford -- Mr. Robert Esker Lineberry III, 58 [b. Jun 18 1949], of 803 Bridges Road, Sanford, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at Central Carolina Hospital [Sanford NC]. He was employed as a construction project manager with the Department of the Army and was a member of Pocket Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are his wife, Diana Lytton Lineberry; son, Robert L. Lineberry; and daughter, Donna Lineberry McSorley.

A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at Pocket Presbyterian Church. Burial, with Masonic Rites, will be in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Pocket Presbyterian Church on Saturday, July 28, from 1 to 2 p.m., one hour before the funeral service.

Memorials may be made to Pocket Presbyterian Church, 669 Pocket Church Road, Sanford, NC 27330.

Arrangements are by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home.

Herald-Sun, Durham NC, Jul 26 2007 [Diana Lytton d/o Harry Lee Lytton s/o Olga Olin Lytton s/o John Phillip (Lytton) Litten s/o John William Litten s/o John Preston Litten s/o Abraham Able (Litten) Litton and Catherine "Polly" Weaver]

Contributor: Diane Lytton Lineberry

Dorothy M. Greenwood, 78, of the 900 block of Wadena Road [Chesapeake VA], died July 27, 2007, in a local hospital.

She was born [Nov 30 1928] in Kansas City, MO, and was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Greenwood. Dorothy was retired from the Little Creek Amphibious Base Dry Cleaners.

Survivors include eight children, Christel Lewis and husband Edward of Virginia Beach, VA, Charles Litton and wife Janet of Schyler, VA, Robert Litton of Prescott, AZ, Bonnie Gottschalk and husband Dale of Virginia Beach, VA, Denis Litton and wife Gloria of Kitty Hawk, NC, Danny Miller, Jr. and wife Dawna of Chesapeake, VA, and predeceased by two children, Teresa Litton and David Litton. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Lisa and Mary Lewis, Tracie Harvey, Ashley Litton, Brandon Litton, Chandra Litton, Cori and Amy Gottschalk, Stephanie and Emily Litton, and Emearl Miller; and three great grandchildren, Kyle, Dylan and Catie Harvey.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2007, in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel. Burial will be private in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk VA, Jul 29 2007

Shirley Dickson Litten

Akron -- Shirley J Litten of Bonita Springs, Fla., surrounded by her family, [b. Jan 12 1935] passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on July 28, 2007.

Preceded in death by her son, Mark Litten; and the love of her life, Lewis Litten; she is survived by daughter, Lora "Rusty" (Jim) Swope of Akron; grandchildren, Jamie (Chad) Lebold, Julie (Shane) Duty, Brad (Dawn) Swope, Stephanie Zartecky; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Carol (Dr. Robert) Flask and family of Stow.

At Shirley's request there will be no services. For those that wish memorials may be made to the Hope Church Pre-school. 2650 Cory Ave. Akron 44314.

Akron Beacon Journal, Akron OH, Jul 30 2007

Norma [M] Lytton died at the age of 70 [b. Apr 6 1937] on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at her home in New Haven [CT]. She is survived by her son, Timothy [D] Lytton [b. 1965] of Albany; her husband, Bernard Lytton [b. Jun 1926] of New Haven; and her daughter, Jennifer [E] Lytton [b. 1967] of Staten Island. The funeral will be on Tuesday, July 31 in New Haven. The family will be observing a private shiva in Albany from Tuesday, July 31 until Friday, August 3 and will be attending daily services at Congregation Beth Abraham Jacob. The family requests no shiva visitors during this time. The family will be receiving shiva visitors all day Sunday, August 5, beginning at 9:30 a.m. until the evening and will be hosting evening services at home on Sunday. Shiva visitors are also welcome on Monday morning, August 6, between 9:00 a.m. and noon. The Lytton/Anisfeld home is at 148 Milner Avenue.

Albany Times Union, Albany NY, Jul 31 2007

Cloa Myrtle Litton, 95, of Houston, went home to be with her Lord on August 11, 2007. Mrs. Litton was born May 25, 1912 in Grapevine, West Virginia to Orin C. Burgess and Almeda Spencer Burgess. She was preceded in death by her parents by 10 brothers and sisters and by her husband, Ormal Blake Litton. She is survived by children, Barbara Lee Blanchard of Houston; Ronnie Edward "Jim" Litton & wife Suzanne of Huntsville, Texas; Raymond Eugene Litton of Houston; and Larry Blake Litton & wife Cathy of Houston; along with 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 26 great-great-grandchildren. Services celebrating Mrs. Litton's 95 years were held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2007 in the Carter Funeral Chapel with Pastor Barry Wilson officiating. She was laid to rest in Grandview Memorial Cemetery in Pasadena, Texas under the direction of Carter Funeral Home. Serving as Casket Bearers were Scott Blanchard, Mike Blanchard, Larry Litton, Jr., Blake Litton, Jamie Litton and Lee Essman.

North Channel Sentinel, Pasadena TX, Aug 16 2007

[Ormal Blake Litton s/o Ezra Luster Litton s/o Bennett Preston(or Peter) Litton s/o Alfred Litton s/o David (Kuper David) Litton and Barbara Rhodes]

Daniel B. Robb, 52, of Mt. Lebanon {PA}, died suddenly on Monday, Aug. 13, 2007. He was born [Feb 2 1955] in Indianapolis and attended high school in Toronto. At summer camp, Dan was introduced to target shooting and in 1972 won the Canadian Junior Sporting Rifle National Championship and was named to the Canadian national team. He graduated from Ohio University in 1977 and received an M.B.A. from that school in 1978. Dan started his career with the Burroughs/Unisys Corp. in 1978 as a marketing representative and frequently was among the company's top sales leaders. He and his family enjoyed outdoor activities, particularly canoeing and biking. Dan was active in the Boy Scouts, serving as den leader for Pack 35 for five years. As his boys moved into Boy Scouts, so did his volunteer activities as he worked with Troop 28. Diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 1999, Dan was able to continute participating with the Scouts and in outdoor activities for many years as he lived with cancer. Much-loved father of Michael and Benjamin. Husband of Francie (Coghill). Son of Wallace and Elinor (Gruber). Brother of Janet Litten and Doug Robb. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 3319 W. Liberty Ave. "Thanks for the day, comrade." Arrangments by Laughlin Memorial Chapel, Mt. Lebanon. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh PA, Aug 18 2007

Littleton, Colo. -- William Howard "Bill" Bartlett, 80, Bedford native and former Lawrence County Recorder from 1952-1960, died at 2:45 p.m. Aug. 15, at a hospice unit near the U.S. Veteran’s Hospital in Denver.

Born Oct.16, 1926 in Bedford, he was the first son of Kermit Howard and Mary Alice (Lytton) Bartlett. He married Betty Landreth on Dec. 7, 1952. Both his parents and wife preceded him in death as did first born son William Howard Bartlett II.

After graduation from Bedford High School in 1944, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He was attached to medical unit on Guam in 1945 when he was struck by a tree blown over by a hurricane and it drove his left arm into three feet to coral rock. His unit was en route to give aid to some airmen whose quarters had been destroyed in the storm.

He spent the next two years in military hospitals here and overseas. Infection set in and surgeons removed three inches of bone from his left arm. He was discharged in 1948.

He became highly active in veterans affairs and the American Legion and that led to the political scene in 1952 when he won the GOP nomination and was elected for two terms as Lawrence County Recorder, leaving in 1960.

He became Veterans Affairs officer in 1962 and moved to Dayton, Ohio where he became active in the Greater Dayton United Fund in 1966. He was offered directorship of a similar unit in Marshalltown, Iowa United Way and moved west. This was followed by a stint at the Pueblo and Littleton, Colo., United Way.

He later became director of Pueblo, Colo., Boys Club, 1986-90. He retired shortly thereafter and moved to Littleton, Colo., to be near son, Stephen and family in Denver.

Survivors include his son Stephen and wife Elaine; two grandsons: Byron and Tyler, of Denver; brother Forrest "Ed" Bartlett and wife Mary Beth and son Philip of Bedford; sister, Pat Rickert and husband Ted of Columbus, brother, Charles Robert Bartlett, Clinton; grandchildren, nieces and nephews in Kentucky and Salt Lake City, Utah.

Cremation was chosen, and a celebration of life service will be Saturday at South Suburban Christian Church in Littleton, Colo.

Times-Mail, Bedford IN, Aug 21 2007

[Mary Alice Lytton b. abt 1908 IN d/o Charles Lytton b. Jan/Jun 1870 IN and Josephine _____ b. Dec 1873 IN. Other children in 1900 (Litton)& 1910 (Lytton) census: Bessie Lytton b. Dec 1892 IN. Voris Earl Lytton b. 16 Mar 1894 Lawrence Co IN (has WWII Draft Caed, married). Emery Everett Lytton b. 30 Oct 1897 IN (has WWI Draft card, nearest relative Lillia Lytton). Leona/Leonia Lytton (daughter) b. Sep 1899 IN. Grace Lytton b. abt 1902 IN]

Mrs. Tammy Litton -- A native of Stillwater, OK, former resident of Tucson, AZ and resident of Saraland, AL for the past thirteen years died Thursday, August 16, 2007. She was a member of First Baptist North Mobile Church where her husband serves as Senior Pastor. She made her husband's ministry possible. She led the women's ministry and played in the church orchestra. She taught music at First Baptist North Mobile, Mt. View Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ and at the University of Mobile College. She graduated with Honors in 1982 from the University of Arizona with a Bachelors Degree in Oboe performance. She played with the Phoenix City and Tucson Symphony Orchestras. Mrs. Litton was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her father, Dr. George E. Hull. She is survived by her husband, Ed Litton, Saraland, AL; her three children who were her heart, Joshua, Tyler and Kayla Litton, Saraland, AL; her mother, Betty Williams, Tucson, AZ; two brothers, Danny Hall, San Diego, CA and Tom Hall, Phoenix, AZ; one sister, Melody Hoops, Tucson, AZ; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harry and Sue Litton, Saraland, AL. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 20, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. from North Mobile Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. prior to services. The family will receive friends at the church for visitation on Sunday evening from 6:15 until 8:15 p.m. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist North Mobile. Arrangements are by Radney Funeral Home, 1200 Industrial Pkwy, Saraland, AL.

Mobile Register, Mobile AL, Aug 18 2007

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Pastor’s Wife Killed In Accident

She loved the church and adored music too!

Tammy Litton, wife of a prominent Mobile County pastor died in a car accident on Thursday.

Litton's husband, Reverend Ed Litton, pastors at First Baptist North Mobile. According to church officials, Litton and her daughter were headed to meet a music professor at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. The Mississippi Highway Patrol reports that while the two were headed west on U.S. 98 near Lucedale in Greene County, their S-U-V ran into the back of a stalled 18-wheeler truck.

Mrs. Litton died on the scene. Her daughter was treated and released from the hospital. The accident is still under investigation.

Church officials tell News 5 that Litton was a professional musician and had plans to open a music school at the Saraland church next week. The opening has been postponed by a week and will now be part of her legacy.

Tammy Litton leaves behind a husband and three children.

WKRG.com, Aug 17 2007

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Pastor's wife dies in wreck

Friday, August 17, 2007
By Brendan Kirby Staff Reporter

The wife of a prominent Mobile County Baptist minister died Thursday after crashing into the back of a stalled 18-wheeler in Mississippi, law enforcement authorities said.

Staff Sgt. James Snyder, a spokesman for the Mississippi Highway Patrol, said Tammy Litton, 47, died on U.S. 98 west of Lucedale in Greene County at the scene of the 3:45 p.m. wreck. Emergency rescue workers took Litton's 13-year-old daughter, Kayla Litton, to the University of South Alabama Medical Center, where she was treated and released.

Tammy Litton was the wife of the Rev. Ed Litton, pastor of First Baptist North Mobile in Saraland.

A mother of three, Tammy Litton was a professional musician with a passion for her church and family, according to friends.

"She was my best friend. She was gifted and talented," said Ellen Stebbins, who taught the cello to Kayla Litton.

Stebbins, whose husband is pastor of Travis Road Baptist Church in Mobile, said she became close to Tammy Litton in part because both were minister's wives and both loved music.

Stebbins said Litton and her daughter were on their way to the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg to meet with a music professor about possible cello coaching for Kayla.

Snyder said Thang Pham, 28, an employee of N&L Transportation, was hauling Q-tips west on the four-lane highway when he came to a stop in the right-hand lane.

"Apparently, he ran out of fuel," Snyder said.

Pham put reflective cones around the truck and left to get diesel in a 5-gallon container, Snyder said. He returned, and then moments later, Litton's Chevrolet Tahoe crashed into the 18-wheeler.

Snyder said investigators do not know what caused the accident. Parts of U.S. 98 are notoriously treacherous, but Snyder said this stretch of the highway is straight and clear with three to four miles of visibility.

The sky was clear and the sun does not appear to have been a factor, he said.

"We don't know if any other cars blocked her view, but it's not like there was a hill," he said.

Snyder said there is no indication drugs or alcohol played a role. He said there was no skid marks indicating that Litton tried to brake, although he said that her vehicle hit the truck at an angle.

"It looks like she veered at the last moment," he said.

Stebbins said Litton home-schooled Kayla and her two sons. She also played a big role in First Baptist North Mobile, supporting her husband, who has been a vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Stebbins said Tammy Litton led a women's group at the church that hosted dinners drawing as many as 500 ladies.

With a background in playing the oboe for professional orchestras in Arizona, Litton was active in her church choir and was starting a music school that was set to launch next week at the church, Stebbins said.

Litton's death shocked religious leaders in Mobile County.

"Pastor Litton is, of course, heartbroken over the loss of his wife and thrilled that his daughter is fine," said Thomas Wright, the director of missions for the Mobile Baptist Association. "He is relying on his faith and his friends to help him through this."

Trooper Steven Powe is investigating the accident.

Press-Register, Mobile AL, Aug 17 2007

Ruth Anna Litton passed away Sept. 1, 2007 [Portland OR], at age 95.

Ruth Anna McCosh was born Jan. 31, 1912, in Soloman, Kan., and moved to La Grande in 1917. It was there she met and married Durward Litton. They were married for 45 years until Durward's death in December, 1980. Though they had no children, there was no shortage of cats and dogs, who found food and a home with them.

Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews (great and great-great), cousin Joan and Norm Grovom, and special friends, Dr. Robert and Jeanne Lewis.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007 at 1 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery.

The Oregonian, Portland OR, Sep 5 2007

[Durward Ler Litton s/o Earl Emery Litton s/o Augustus Dodge Litton s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

Litton, Brady Mark, 55, retired high-tech consultant, of Austin died Friday. Survived by wife Rosalina. Services will be private. Arrangements by All Faiths, south location.

Austin American-Statesman, Austin TX, Sep 9 2007

[Brady Mark Litton b. 30 May 1952 Dallas Co TX, d. 07 Sep 2007 Austin TX, s/o Frank Ray Litton and Vera Blanche Yeatts. Brady and Beverly Jan Airhart had Wendy Beth Litton b. 21 Jan 1971 Dallas Co TX. Frank Ray Litton b. 10 Feb 1930 Dallas Co TX, d. 24 Apr 2008 Austin TX, s/o Ray P Litton and Lottie _____]

Charles Foster Litton, 76, of Mineral Wells passed away Sept. 12, 2007, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born Jan. 24, 1931, at Ona, W.Va., a son of the late Perry Virgil and Hattie Mae Drake Litton.

Mr. Litton retired from DuPont in 1991 and was a former employee of Eureka Pipeline. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was a graduate of Walton High School and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.

Surviving is his wife, H. Genevieve Perkins Litton; one son, Bob Litton and his wife, Teresa, of Mineral Wells; a daughter, Kim Litton Tribble and her husband, Dale, of Huntington; two grandchildren, Kristy Litton Cramlet and Eric Litton; a great-grandson, Austin Litton; one brother, James Willard Litton of Parkersburg; three sisters, Ruth Lowther and her husband, Bill, of Parkersburg, Hazeline Furr of Lakewood, Ohio, and Arlene Wilson of Magnolia, Ark.; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Oral Litton and Paul Litton; and two sisters, Maxine Hall and Ruby Morris.

The funeral service for Mr. Litton will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., Parkersburg, with Pastors Paul Williams and Bob Watkins officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Herman Cemetery in Roane County. The visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Kimes Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Parkersburg WV, date unknown

[Perry Virgil Litton s/o Abraham Park Litton s/o William H Litton s/o Abraham Litton s/o Korrin Michael Litton Sr and Agnes Marie Dempsey]

Virgil W. Litton, 77 [b. Apr 8 1930], passed away on Friday, September 14, 2007 at residence. He was a native of Lockland, Ohio and a Brownsville resident. He was a veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star Medal in the Korean Conflict.

He was preceded in death by his parents Florence D. Litton and Bethel Bernard Litton.

Mr. Litton is survived by his wife Leticia G. Litton; his four sons; Ron Burrell, Lynn Litton, Virgil Litton and Warren Litton; a daughter; Debbie Clayton; a sister; Helen Sanders; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 1 p.m. at St. Mary?s Catholic Church, 1914 Barnard Rd., Brownsville, TX 78520. All funeral services will conclude at the church.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Trevi?o, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 Jackson St., (956) 542-5511.

Brownsville Herald, Brownsville TX, Sep 19 2007

[s/o Florance Dressler "FD" Litton s/o Horace Maynard Litton s/o Finly (Finley) (Findley) Litton s/o Oliver Litton s/o James Taylor Litton s/o John Richard Litton Jr and Rachael McCauley]

Litten, Tina Zelma -- Graveside services for Tina Zelma Litten, 99 [b. Dec 15 1907], of Fresno will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Grangeville Cemetery in Armona. Mrs. Litten, a teacher, died Saturday [Sep 15 2007]. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Yost & Webb Chapel. Arrangements are by Yost & Webb Funeral Home. Fresno Bee, Fresno CA, Sep 18 2007 [May be the 2nd wife of Austin Leaden Litten]

A memorial service for JoAnn DeMent Litton, 77, of Millersport, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st St., Newark.

JoAnn, a real estate broker and owner of Love Real Estate and later Lake Country Properties, passed away Sept. 21, 2007, at the OSU Medical Center [Columbus OH]. She was born Sept. 24, 1929, in Newark, to the late John Francis and Iona Sophia (Gutridge) DeMent.

JoAnn was a fashion model at Lazarus and studied ballet under Jorg Fasting in Columbus in the 1940s. She traveled extensively and especially loved South Padre Island, Greece, the south of France and Mexico. JoAnn liked being on the water and enjoyed fishing and boating. An animal lover, she always had a dog or cats at home and fed the many birds near her Buckeye Lake home.

She is survived by her son, R. Gregory Litton, of Millersport; daughter, Melissa A. Litton, of Chicago; brother, David L. DeMent, of Homestead, Fla.; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her longtime companion, James Braig, of Port Orange, Fla.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dr. John F. DeMent; and her former spouse, Richard S. Litton.

A luncheon will be at Stacy's Homestyle Buffet, 833 S. 30th St. Heath, after the memorial service Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. No. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

To sign an online guest book, please visit www.brucker-kishlerfuneralhome.com and click guest book/obituary.

Newark Advocate, Newark OH, Sep 27 2007

[Richard Samuel Litton b. Jun 24 1925 Zanesville OH, d. May 16 1997 Cleveland OH living at Medina OH, mother's maiden name Arnold, served in the Air Force; brother of Mildred I Litton b. 1927 OH; s/o Hazelwood (Hazel Wood) Litton b. 24 Oct 1893 Clarington OH and Lenora _____ b. abt 1897 OH. Hazwl d. 06 Dec 1963 Zanesville OH living at Zanesville. Hazelwood signed up for WWII Draft using Hazel Wood Litton. Hazelwood in 1910 Salem, Monroe Co OH s/o Samuel W Litton b. abt 1860 OH (parents b. OH) and Elizabeth _____ b. abt 1853 OH (parents b. Germany. Who is Samuel?]

Robert W. Litten, age 83, of Swanton and Curtice, Ohio, died Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio [Perrysburg OH]. He was born on April 5, 1925, to Peter and Seville (Hertzsche) Litten and he later married Betty Cunningham on June 17, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio. Robert co-owned and operated P. Litten & Sons Trucking Company, retiring in 1983. He enjoyed fishing and boating but his passion was music. He was an accomplished guitarist who played alongside his wife in the Bob Litten Orchestra playing round and square dancing throughout Northwest Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Betty Litten; children, Beth Ann (William) Hultz; granddaughters, Shelly (Dan) Kirsch and Janel (Rodney) Hough; great-grand-children, Devin and Dillon Kirsch; as well as Emma Hough. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Seville; brother, Peter "Bud"; as well as his sisters, Freida and Luella. Family and friends will be received on Friday from 2-9 p.m. in Neville Funeral Home, Southwest Chapel, 7438 Airport Highway in Holland (419-865-8879) where funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Nicholas J. Cunningham officiating. Burial will remain private. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Hospice of Northwest Ohio "Walkway" in Memory of Robert at 30000 E. River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551.

Toledo Blade, Toledo OH, Sep 27 2007

[Peter Litten b. Oct 12 1881 Toledo OH d. May 30 1955 Toledo OH, s/o August Litten b. Jul 23 1855 Germany d. Sep 16 1932 Toledo OH and Rose Frank b. Jun 23 1858 Chicago IL d. Jun 6 1921 Toledo OH. August s/o Fred Litten b. Jul 24 1835 Germany d. May 18 1909 Toledo OH and Barbara Wolff b. Jan 1 1840 Switzerland d. Oct 6 1916 Toledo OH. Fred s/o Michael Litten b. Germany and Sarah Road b. Germany]

Pauline Virginia Will Lytton, at almost 91 years of age, died on October 3, 2007 at Sibley Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Tyrus Cobb Lytton, loving mother of Tyrus (Lita), Patricia Sims, Gail Lively (James), Joyce Stephenson (Gary), Mary Jane Pierce (Ray), Robin (Svetlana), Martha Van Trees (Stephen), John, and Kimberly.

Mrs. Lytton leaves a family of eighty-one members living across the country and around the world. The daughter of James Carson and Edna Zirkle Will, she was born on November 7, 1916 and grew up in Shenandoah County, Virginia. For the past 10 years she has resided in Washington, DC, with her daughter Gail and her husband James Lively.

Her vocation was as wife and mother, her avocation was her avid interest in literature of every genre.

Services and interment will be in Shenandoah County at St. Luke's County Line Church, near Timberville, Virginia, at 11:00 AM on October 19, 2007.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke's UCC Cemetery Fund, c/o H. Frank Evans, 1272 N. Mountain Road, Timberville, VA 22853.

Northern Virginia Daily, Strasburg VA, Oct 13 2007

[Tyrus Cobb Lytton s/o John Phillip (Lytton) Litten s/o John William Litten s/o John Preston Litten s/o Abraham Able (Litten) Litton s/o James Edward Litton s/o John Richard (Letton) Litton Sr and Sarah Jane (Ann)(Anna) Wilcoxen]

Bluff City, Tenn. -- Hazel Elizabeth Litton Jarrett, 84, died on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

She was born [Jul 18 1923] in Mendota, Va., and was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She graduated from Valley Institute and worked at Big Jack as a department supervisor. Mrs. Jarrett attended Holston Baptist Church and was an avid scrap booker. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Jarrett; her son, Gary Lynn Jarrett; sisters, Verna Irene Litton McMurray and Addie Juanita Litton; and her brother, Ray Charles Litton.

Survivors include her sons, Ronald David Jarrett and his wife Teresa of Bristol Tennessee and Larry Allen Jarrett and James Donald Jarrett, both of Bluff City; her sister, Audra Mae Litton Moretz of Bristol Virginia; her daughter-in-law, Joy Jarrett; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nine nieces; and 11 nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:45 Friday evening, Oct. 5, 2007. The funeral service will follow at 8 o'clock in the Paul Cook Memorial Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home, with the Rev. Scott Taylor officiating. The committal and interment will be at 11 o'clock Saturday morning, Oct. 6, 2007, in Glenwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Keith McMurray, Ronald Carrier, Robert Sproles, Gene Lester, Mike McClelland and Tyler McClelland.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting www.oakley-cook.com or faxed to (423) 764-3770.

Mrs. Jarrett and her family are in the care of OakleyCook Funeral Home, 2223 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, Tenn.; (423) 764-7123.

Bristol Herald Courier, Bristol VA, Oct 5 2007

[d/o William McKinley Litton s/o Harvey B Litton s/o William Burton Litton s/o Thomas Jefferson Litton s/o Thomas William Litton s/o John Richard (Letton) Litton Sr and Sarah Jane (Ann)(Anna) Wilcoxen]

Mrs. Lorraine Litton Church, 80, of Knoxville, Tenn., and a resident of Land Harbors, Linville, N.C., died Saturday afternoon August 11, 2007 at Johnson City Medical Center.

She was born Sept. 5, 1926 in Detroit, Mich., a daughter of the late Herbert and Mamie Temple Litton.

Mrs. Church was a homemaker and a member of the Boone Church of Christ. Surviving are: one son, David Church and wife, Janice, of Buford, Ga.; two grandsons, Christopher Church and wife, Ana, of Nashville, Tenn. and Andrew Church and wife, Meredith, of Brentwood, Tenn.; two great-grandchildren, D. J. and Aly Church of Nashville, Tenn.; and one brother, Roy Litton of Detroit, Mich.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph A. Church.

Services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Randy Covalt. Burial will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ralph and Lorraine Church Endowed Scholarship Fund in care of Rochester College, 800 W. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, Mich. 48307.

The family will receive friends prior to the service Tuesday from noon until 1 o’clock at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home.

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Church family.

Watauga Democrat, Boone NC, Aug 9 2007

[d/o William Herbert Litton s/o William Frank Litton s/o James Knox Polk Litton Sr s/o Myra Litton. Myra daughter or daughter-in-law of Benjamin Litton s/o Thomas Litton and Margaret Whitson]

Ernest F. Litton, 88, of Hurricane died Oct. 13, 2007. He was born Nov. 1, 1918, and was a lifelong resident of Putnam County.

He was preceded in death by two stepchildren, Thomas Cutlip and Rita Wilson.

Surviving are his wife, Myrtle Litton; brother, Billy Litton of Hurricane; stepchildren, Becky Landers of Ohio, Brenda Crank of Ona, Joe Wilson of Culloden, George Wilson of Mount Olive, Jenny Bennett of North Carolina, Kathy Settle of Chloe, and Lou Brussard of Oklahoma; 18 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Allen Funeral Home with the Rev. Art Hage officiating. Entombment will be in Valley View Memorial Park. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Allen Funeral Home, 2837 Main St., Hurricane.

Gazette-Mail, Charleston WV, Oct 16 2007

[s/o Oscar Jamison Litton s/o Llewellyn Litton s/o John David Litton s/o David (Kuper David) Litton s/o Korrin Michael Litton Sr and Agnes Marie Dempsey]

Robert O. Litton 79 [b. Apr 23 1928], Indianapolis, passed away Monday, October 15, 2007. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and member of the VFW Post 8589. During his career, he worked as a transporter for Carmel Concrete, retiring in 1987. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Doris J. Litton and is survived by his daughters: Doris M. "Marty" Litton, Evelyn L. Brown, and Tammy L. Dukeman; sons: Robert S. "Steve" Litton, Thomas A. Litton, and Hank D. Litton; as well as 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 4 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center- Broad Ripple. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 19, 2007 at the funeral center. Burial will be in Union Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. www.flannerbuchanan.com

Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis IN, Oct 17 2007

[s/o Thomas Henry Litton s/o William Burton Litton s/o Thomas Jefferson Litton s/o Thomas William Litton s/o John Richard (Letton) Litton Sr and Sarah Jane (Ann)(Anna) Wilcoxen]

Robert Lee Litten, 73, of Woodstock, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007.

Mr. Litten was born Jan. 26, 1934, in Edinburg, the son of Sidney Charles and Fannie Elizabeth Stickley Litten. He was a retired auto sales manager for Dudley Martin Chevrolet in Manassas and worked for the Free Press as a newspaper courier.

He was an Army veteran.

He was a member of Woodstock United Methodist Church and Woodstock American Legion.

His wife, Shirley Litten, is deceased [obit below].

Surviving are a son, Ronald Lee Litten of Indian Head, Md.; a daughter, Diana Lynne Whitson of Stephens City; a sister, Betty Lou Haun of Leesburg; three brothers, James P. Litten of Fairfax, Benjamin Litten of Dayton, and Edward Charles Litten of New Market; and six grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Woodstock United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Charlie Moore officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Memorial Gardens, Mount Jackson, with military honors accorded by Woodstock American Legion.

Pallbearers will be Rick Jenkins, Barry Jenkins, Michael Artz, Roy Frazier, Todd Litten, Greg Haun, Jeff Litten, Chris Whitson, Sean Whitson, Larry Miller, Jerry Hanson, and Dick Pence.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dellinger Funeral Home, Woodstock.

Memorials may be made to Woodstock United Methodist Church, 156 S. Muhlenberg St., Woodstock 22664.

[Sidney Charles Litten s/o Charles Edward Litten s/o John Preston Litten s/o Abraham Able (Litten) Litton s/o James Edward Litton s/o John Richard (Letton) Litton Sr and Sarah Jane (Ann)(Anna) Wilcoxen]

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Shirley Jean Litten, 70, of Woodstock, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007.

Mrs. Litten was born April 4, 1937, in Woodstock, the daughter of John David and Esta Pearl Good Wilkins. She was retired as a bookkeeper for Northern Virginia Electric Co-op.

She was a member of Woodstock United Methodist Church and a volunteer at the Thrift Shop.

Her husband, Robert Lee Litten, is deceased.

Surviving are a son, Ronald Lee Litten of Indian Head, Md.; a daughter, Diana Lynne Whitson of Stephens City; three sisters, Jackie Berry of Staunton, Hazel Artz of Woodstock, and Fleta Jenkins of Waynesboro, Pa.; three brothers, Gilbert Wilkins of Staunton, Cecil Wilkins of Texas, and Kirby Wilkins of Woodstock; and six grandchildren.

A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Woodstock United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Charlie Moore officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Memorial Gardens, Mount Jackson.

Pallbearers will be Rick Jenkins, Barry Jenkins, Michael Artz, Roy Frazier, Todd Litten, Greg Haun, Jeff Litten, Chris Whitson, Sean Whitson, Larry Miller, Jerry Hanson, and Dick Pence.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dellinger Funeral Home, Woodstock.

Memorials may be made to Woodstock United Methodist Church, 156 S. Muhlenberg St., Woodstock 22664.

Winchester Star, Winchester VA, Oct 24 2007

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Motorcycle accident leaves two dead
By James Jacenich * Staff Writer

Monterey -- Sunday afternoon around 3:30 p.m., a motorcycle driven by Robert Litten, 73, of Woodstock, ran off U.S. 250 at the foot of the west side of Shenandoah Mountain in Highland County, went up an embankment and flipped over.

Litten died at the scene. His wife, Shirley, 70, was a passenger on the motorcycle. She was injured in the accident, transported to U.Va. Medical Center in Charlottesville by helicopter, but died that night.

Trooper Gregg Stump of the Virginia State Police was investigating officer.

Robert Litten was a retired auto sales manager for Dudley Martin Chevrolet in Manassas. He worked as a newspaper courier for The Free Press in Woodstock and occasionally brought the weekly editions of The Recorder to Highland County for distribution.

He was a member of the Woodstock American Legion.

Mrs. Litten was a retired bookkeeper for the Northern Virginia Electric Co-op and a volunteer at the Thrift Shop.

The Littens were members of the Woodstock United Methodist Church.

A son, daughter, sisters, brothers and grandchildren survive them.

A second motorcycle accident occurred at the same time on Doe Hill Road north of McDowell. A motorcycle driven by a Andrea Boggs, 52, of Franklin, W.Va., was injured when her motorcycle ran off the road.

She was treated and released at U.Va. Medical Center, said Trooper John Bostic.

The Recorder, Monterey VA, Oct 25 2007

Newton -- Edith Dinsmore Litton, 62 [b. 1942], died Nov. 2, 2007, at Catawba Valley Medical Center [Hickory NC]. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, in Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Terry Sizemore officiating. Frost Funeral Home of Abingdon, Va. (276) 628-2131, is in charge of arrangements.

Hickory Daily Record, Hickory NC, Nov 3 2007

Litton, Maude Eloise, 84 [b. Sep 14 1924], retired sales for The Model Clothing Store and Western Auto, passed away Thursday, Nov 8, 2007. Funeral service 1:30 p.m., Saturday, November 10, 2007 at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Chapel. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Hospice. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, 3 sisters and her husband, Carl William Litton. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Nancy and David Dannels and 2 grandchildren Paul Dannels and Laura Dannels, all of Wichita.

Wichita Eagle, Wichita KS, Nov 9 2007

[Carl William Litton b. 25 Mar 1923 d. 06 Nov 2006, m. Maude Eloise Garner and had Nancy Kay Litton. Maude d/o John Berry Garner b. 07 Feb 1878 Union, Webster Co MO, d. 31 Aug 1962 Niangua, Webster Co MO, and m. 27 Jan 1907 in Niangua MO, Alta E Pack b. 04 Feb 1882 MO, d. 14 Apr 1977 Niangua MO]

Forest Arnold Powell, 84, husband of Irene Pardue Powell, of 10 West Hampton Ave. died Saturday, November 10, 2007 at his home [Honea Path].

Born [Mar 6 1923] in Richmond County, Ga. he was a son of the late Charlie Pinckney and Emmie Walton Powell. He was a member of the Honea Path First Baptist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, World War II, and a lifetime member of Center Lodge #37 A.F.M.

Surviving are his wife of the home, two sons, Richard Powell of Anderson and Randy Alan Powell of Hickory Tavern, three daughters, Susan Bannister of Belton, Sharon Parnell of Belton, and Janis Baskin of Townville, two brothers, Theron Powell of Lufkin, Texas and Gordon Powell of DeMoines, Iowa, four sisters, Elizabeth Jordan of Tifton, Ga, Gwen Litten of Franklin, N.C., Peggy Silleto of Port St. Luci, Fl., and Joyce Parker of Tifton, Ga., thirteen grandchildren, nine great-grandsons, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Monday at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Mike Moody officiating.

The family will receive friends from 7-9 PM Sunday at Pruitt Funeral Home. The family is at the home. The family request that flowers be omitted and memorials made to the Salvation Army, Meals on Wheels, or to the Helping Hands Ministries of Honea Path First Baptist Church.

Independent Mail, Anderson SC, Nov 11 2007

[brother of Gwendolyn Powell wife of Robert Dale Litten s/o Herbert Dale "Pete" Litten s/o Thomas Benton Litten s/o Jacob F Litten s/o Elijah Litton s/o James B Litton Sr and Sarah Osborne]

Williamsport -- M. Marlene Mitchell Litten, 69, of 16135 Cloverton Lane, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Md.

Born Nov. 28, 1937, in Charlton, Md., she was the daughter of the late Harry Omar Meyers Sr. and Mildred Pearl Myers Meyers.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jack E. Mitchell, in 1975.

She was a 1955 graduate of Williamsport High School.

She was a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Williamsport, where she was involved with the choir, administrative board and board of trustees, and served on the We Care Team, among other committees.

She was a member of Southside Senior Bowling League.

She is survived by her husband, Charles William Litten, whom she married Oct. 20, 1979; four daughters, Carol J. Haupt and *Jeanne L. Litten, both of Hagerstown, Cathy D. Fleagle of Rouzerville, Pa., and *Tina M. Hartman of Hedgesville, W.Va.; five sons, Jack E. Mitchell Jr. of Atlanta, Curtis W. Mitchell of Boonsboro, Gregory W. Litten of Milford, Del., Donald G. Litten of Hagerstown, and Ronald A. Litten of Concord, Va.; two sisters, Palma J. Shank of Hagerstown, and Geraldine K. Andrews of Williamsport; one brother, Harry O. Meyers Jr. of Williamsport; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two granddaughters.

Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Osborne Funeral Home, Williamsport. The Rev. James E. Swecker and Associate Pastor Christine Shenberger will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Williamsport.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, which will open at 9 a.m.

The family requests the omission of flowers.

Memorial donations may be made to Rehoboth United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 30 E. Salisbury St., Williamsport, MD 21795.

Herald-Mail, Hagerstown MD, Nov 14 2007

[Charles William Litten s/o Paul Franklin Litten s/o Thomas Edgar Litten s/o John Preston Litten s/o Abraham Able (Litten) Litton s/o James Edward Litton and Mary Ann Castle]

Mrs. Anderrena Brown Lewis of 3903 Muhlenberg Court at Twin Lakes, passed away Wednesday November 14, 2007.

A native of Guilford County [b. May 19 1921], she was the wife of Samuel F. Lewis, Sr. and the daughter of the late George Edgar and Bessie Louellen Brown. She attended Elon College and worked as a secretary with Burlington Industries until retirement.

She was an active member of Shiloh United Methodist Church, having served several years as a lay delegate to the NC Conference, as well as other committees and offices of the church. She was also a member of the church choir as well as a member of the Twin Lakes choir. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, serving on various officer positions in her church and 12 years on the Burlington District Team as Treasurer, Global Concerns Coordinator, nominations chairperson, and on the nominations committee.

Survivors include her husband, Samuel F. Lewis, Sr. of the home; daughter, Carol Griffin and husband, Robert C. of Murrells Inlet, SC; son, Samuel F. Lewis, Jr. of Raleigh; grandchildren, Allyson Binnicker and husband, Robbie of Piedmont, SC, Brent Griffin and wife, Ginger of Phoenix. AZ, Hollie Vires and husband, Rob of Fayetteville and Cameron Griffin of Charleston, SC; great grandchildren, Griffin, Sam and Braden Binnicker of Piedmont, SC; sister, Mrs. Mildred Thomas and husband, John of Burlington; sister-in-law Nellie Brown of Peterstown, WV and Edith Lewis of Gibsonville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Leona Brown Moore, Viola Brown Litten and brothers, George Houston Brown, John Elmo Brown and Thomas Brown.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday November 16, 2007 at the Shiloh United Methodist Church by Rev. David Stark and Rev. Gene Ferrell officiating. Interment will follow in Alamance Memorial Park.

Mrs. Lewis will remain at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory until being taken to the church to lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday and at other times at the residence.

Memorials may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church Building Fund, 4718 Highway 87 N, Gibsonville, NC 27249 or Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Rd, Burlington, NC 27215. You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com

The News & Observer, Raleigh NC, Nov 15 2007

[sister of Viola Brown who m. Wade Maxwell Litten s/o Gilbert Russell Litten s/o Rebecca Catherine "Kitty" Litten d/o John Preston Litten s/o Abraham Able (Litten) Litton and Catherine "Polly" Weaver]

Edna Litten, Merritt Island -- Edna E. Litten [nee Finn], 89, passed away Monday, November 19, 2007 [Merritt Island FL]. Born [Jul 2 1918] in Los Angeles, CA, she grew up around Venice, CA. She moved here in 1964 with her husband Charlie, who was working with the Apollo pro gram. After ten years they retired back to Oak Hurst, California and just last year moved back here to be with their son Harold and his family. Edna is survived by her husband of 49 years, Charlie Red Litten and son and daughter-in- law, Harold and Linda Roddan of Merritt Island. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 27th at 6 p.m. at Beckman-William son Funeral Home in Cocoa Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice, 8060 Spy glass Hill Rd, Viera, FL 32940. You may sign the guest book at www.beckmanwilliamson.com

Florida Today, Melbourne FL, Nov 24 2007

[Charles A Litten b. 01 Mar 1915 Los Angeles Co CA. Siblings b. Los Angeles Co CA: Clark W Litten b. 29 Jun 1912, Esther M Litten b. 04 Oct 1918, Ruth E Litten b. 30 Oct 1923. Charles s/o William Austin Litten b. 30 Dec 1883 Hand Co SD, d. 13 Aug 1960 Los Angeles Co CA, and Emma M West b. 03 Sep 1884 SD, d. 10 Sep 1964 Los Angeles Co CA. William's mother's surname Miller according to California Death Index, according to South Dakota Births file date 10 May 1941 he's the s/o James Franklin Litten and Abby Kelley]

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Edna E. Litten, 89, died Nov. 19, 2007 in Florida. She was born in Los Angeles and grew up around Venice.

She moved Brevard County, Florida in 1964 with her husband, Charlie, who was working with the Apollo Space Program. After 10 years they retired Oakhurst, where they lived until last year when they moved back to Florida to be with their son, Harold, and his family.

Litten is survived by her husband of 49 years, Charlie "Red" Litten and son and daughter-in-law Harold and Linda Roddan of Merritt Island, Fla.

Remembrances may be made to Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice, 8060 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. You may sign the guest book at www.beckmanwilliamson.com.

The Sierra Starm, Oakhurst CA, Nov 30 2007

Betty J. Litten, age 83, of Swanton, Ohio died Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. She was born in Toledo on May 21, 1924, to Eugene and Emma (Stein) Cunningham and she later married Robert [W] Litten [b. Apr 4 1925] in Toledo, Ohio on June 17, 1943, and he preceded her in death on September 25, 2007. Betty was an accomplished organist. She enjoyed playing alongside her husband in the Bob Litten Orchestra known throughout Northwest Ohio for round and square dancing. She is survived by her daughter, Beth Ann (William) Hultz; grandchildren, Shelly (Dan) Kirsch and Janel (Rodney) Hough; great- grandchildren, Devin and Dillon Kirsch and Emma Hough. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Emma; husband, Robert; sister, Dorothy Johann as well as her infant brother, Carl Cunningham. Friends will be received on Friday from 4-9 p.m. in Neville Funeral Home, Southwest Chapel, 7438 Airport Highway in Holland (419.865.8879) where funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2007, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Nicholas Cunningham, officiating. Burial will remain private. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Online condolences may be made at www.nevillefuneralhome.com

Toledo Blade, Toledo OH, Nov 22 2007

Fredericksburg -- Eugene J. Litton, 84, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, in a local hospital. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today in Schaetter Funeral Home chapel. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Litton of Fredericksburg; daughter Beverly Litton of Houston; and son Dennis Litton of Crosby.

Standard-Times, San Angelo TX, Nov 28 2007

[Eugene Jerome Litton b. Jan 23 1923 s/o Fred Litton s/o Richard Warren "Rich" Litton s/o Finly (Finley) (Findley) Litton s/o Oliver Litton s/o James Taylor Litton s/o John Richard Litton Jr and Rachael McCauley]

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Mr. Eugene J. Litton of Fredericksburg passed away on Monday, November 26th in the Hill Country Memorial Hospital at the age of 84 years.

Mr. Eugene Litton is survived by his wife: Dorothy M. Litton of Fredericksburg.

One Daughter, One Son and spouse: Beverly Litton of Houston Dennis and Pam Litton of Crosby, Texas.

Four grandsons, Two Great Grandsons, One Great Grand Daughter.

Sister in Laws: Doris Hollaway of Woodville, Texas Inez Barclay of Helotes Wynelle Hollaway of Fredericksburg.

Funeral services for Mr. Eugene J. Litton will be held on Thursday, November 29th at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Schaetter Funeral Home, Fredericksburg with the Rev. Bob Welch officiating.

Graveside services and interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery, Fredericksburg.

For those who so desire you may make memorial contributions in his memory to the Stonewall Baptist Church Van Fund, Stonewall Baptist Church Youth Fund or to the charity of your choice.

The family will greet friends on Wednesday from 6:00 till 8:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Schaetter Funeral Home, Fredericksburg.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schaetter Funeral Home of Fredericksburg, Texas.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent at www.schaetter.com

Schaetter's Funeral Home, Fredericksburg TX

Orient -- Timothy [Lee] Litton 46, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007 [Orient IL].

A graveside memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, in Lakeview Cemetery in Johnston City, with Greg King officiating. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery.

Murman and Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City is in charge of arrangements.

Timothy was born Dec. 15, 1960, in Big Springs, Texas, the son of Ronald [Ronald Arthur Litton] and Mary (Sullivan) Litton [Mary Dee Sullivan]. He married Lisa (Dobbs). She survives.

Timothy was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved the outdoors.

He is survived by his parents of Herrin; one brother, Ronald Litton Jr. of Herrin; and one sister, Mary Jane Pierman of Chandler, Ariz.

For more information or to sign the guest register, visit www.murmanand wilson.com

Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale IL, Dec 15 2007

Catherine "Kate" Litten, 75, of Bowling Green died at 9:05 a.m. Dec. 17, 2007, at The Medical Center.

The Toledo, Ohio, native [b. Oct 24 1932] was a retired self-employed bookkeeper. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to shop and watch TV. She was a daughter of the late Jess Mominee and Cynthia Deleo Butler Mominee and the wife of the late Merle "Bud" Litten. She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Funeral is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Lovers Lane chapel, with burial in First General Baptist Church Cemetery in Russellville. Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Arthritis Foundation, Kentucky Chapter, 2908 Brownsboro Road, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40206-3506.

Online condolences may be made at www.jckirbyandson.com.

Survivors include three sons, Don Litten and his wife, Karen, of Bowling Green, Jeff Litten and his wife, Karla, of Morgantown, and Willis Maxwell and his wife, Robin, of Murray; three daughters, Denise Carrender and her husband, Wayne, of Bowling Green, and Jane Sandlin and her husband, Tommy, and Jean Stuart and her husband, Terry, all of Russellville; a brother, Robert Mominee and his wife, Nancy, of Oregon, Ohio; two sisters, Virginia Nissen and Eunice Kettinger and her husband, Merle, all of Oregon, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, Donny Litten, Roddy Litten, David and Daniel Litten, Jamie Newton, Mindy Sandlin, Trent Coleman, Connor Litten, Nate Maxwell, Demi Litten, Sara Maxwell and Ryder Litten; and three great-grandchildren, Lita Litten, Donavan Litten and Jonaven Sandlin.

Daily News, Bowling Green KY, Dec 18 2007

[Merle D Litten b. 13 Aug 1931 d. 29 Sep 2004 last residence Russellville KY]

Steven Michael Litten, 57, of Seligman, Ariz., born Sept. 1, 1950, in Chicago, Ill., passed away Dec. 18, 2007, in Seligman, Ariz.

Commemoration services in honor of Steven will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at the VA Chapel, 500 N. Highway 89 in Prescott, Ariz. with full military honors provided by the American Legion Post #6 in Prescott, Ariz.

Daily Courier, Prescott AZ, Dec 25 2007