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I am looking for families who married in to the Griffith family:    James "Ellen" Griffith (born about 1863) married John Euwin Belsha born 1846
Leviney Griffith born 1865 married L. D. Carpenter.   Sarah Griffith born about 1868 married James M. Passmore born 1866
Susan Griffith about 1871 married ? 
The above four are the children of James and Nancy Griffith.
James was the son of James (born 1800)  and Susanna (Rowe) Griffith (born 1804).  
Their other children were:
Joseph Griffith born 1827 married Martha Watkins.
Laviny Griffith born 1840 married ?
Any info on any of these families or descendents greatly appreciated.  Email vinil@aol.com 2

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I am looking for information on Jay W. Walker, father of Jodie Walker Sholar.   Lannie Walker email  lannie1@swbell.net 2

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Obituaries
DELBERT LEE WILLIFORD
   Delbert Lee Williford, 57, of San Augustine died November 26, 2004, in Nacogdoches.  Burial was in Cannon Cemetery, Shelby County.  Born May 29, 1947, in Florida, he was the son of Glenn Franklin Williford and Esther e. Mueller.  Survivors include sisters, Shirley Bradshaw of Houston and Delores Langston of Center; brothers, Glenn Williford, Larry Williford and Wesley Baylor, all of Center. Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
CECLIA FINKLEA RITTER
   Ceclia Finklea Ritter, 69, of Tenaha died November 25, 2004, in Lufkin.  Burial was in Ramah Cemetery.  Born April 23, 1935, in Tenaha, she was the daughter of Hiram T. Flinklea and Melisa Gertrude Lacey.  Survivors include daughters, Rebecca Baker of Tenaha and Angela Sergesketter of Houston; son, Clifton H. Ritter of Rockwall.  Watson & Son Funeral Home.
VERNON HAIGHT
   Vernon Haight, 78, of Joaquin died November 27, 2004, at his residence.  Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park.  Born May 9, 1926, in Shelby County, he was the son of Tom and Roxie McCann Haight.  He worked in the Oil field and served in US Army and Air Force.  Survivors include his wife, Jimmie Faye Haight of Joaquin.  Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
JANIS MOODY PRICE
   Janis Moody Price, 78, of Center died November 28, 2004, in Joaquin.  Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park.  Born November 21, 1926, in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Elton and Eldora Peacock Moody.  Mrs. Price was a Homemaker.  She was married to Charles Price and he preceded her in death.  Survivors include son Lynn Price of Flower Mound; brother, Dan Moody of Center.  Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
REX MARBLE
   Rex Marble 75, of Chireno died November 27, 2004.  Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, Shelby County.  Born December 28, 1928, he was a Army veteran of the Koren War.  Mr. Marble was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Lurline Fancher.  Survivors include sons, Billy Wayne Marble,Bobby Ray Marble, both of Melrose and H. B. Marble of Chireno.  Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home, Nacogdoches.
ROY E. HALEY
   Roy E. Haley, 58, of Bossier City, Louisiana died November 29, 2004, in Shreveport.  Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Shelby County.  Born April 18, 1946, in Shelby County, he was the son of Romie and Ora Beatrice Forsyth Haley.  Mr. Haley was a Vietnam War veteran and a Shop foreman for Eagle Steel Company.  Survivors include daughters, Melissa Haley of Bossier City and Tina Phillips of Haughton, Louisiana; sister, Bonnie Monk of Shreveport; brother, Bobby Haley of Haughton.  Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
WINIFRED COTEAL MCKNIGHT
   Winifred Coteal McKnight, 84, of Joaquin died November 29, 2004, in Center.  Burial was in Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock.  Born September 23, 1920, in Panola County, she was the daughter of O.B. and Ida Gay Mills McDaniel.  Mrs. McKnight was a Homemaker.   Survivors include son Tim McKnight of Joaquin; brother Jack McDaniel of Gary.  Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
ANNIS RUTH PORTERFIELD BRADFORD
   Annis Ruth Porterfield Bradford, 78, of Timpson died December 1, 2004 in Nacogdoches.  Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson.  Born July 22, 1026, in Timpson, she was the daughter of John Aubrey and Ela Jewel Cogburn Porterfield.  Mrs. Bradford was a homemaker.  Survivors include sons, John Bradford of Needville and Freddie Bradford of Houston; daughter, Betty French of Tomball; brother, Robert Porterfield of Center; sister, Lorraine Ashabranner of Timpson.  Taylor Funeral Home.

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