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Ruth B. Milley was born on 19 October 1916 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She and Jay Warren Bushong were married. She died on 11 March 2011, at age 94, in Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She was buried in Riverview Burial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Her married name was Ruth B. Bushong. Ruth M. Bushong Ely

Ruth M. Bushong Ely, formerly of Lancaster, passed away at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown on Friday, March 11, 2011. She was born October 19, 1916, the daughter of the late Harry and Jennie Milley. She was the wife of the late Jay Bushong to whom she was married for over 31 years and the late John Ely with whom she shared 7 years until his death in 1990.

Ruth was employed by American Seed Company during World War II and again after Jay's death. She and Jay had spent many happy hours in the company of their large number of friends dancing and playing cards. With John, she traveled throughout the United States and sailed the high seas, including a trans-Atlantic cruise on the QE II, and she gave him loving care during his last illness.

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara, wife of John Graeter, and two grandsons, Chris Graeter, husband of Julie Colville, Fort Collins, Colorado, and Tim Graeter, husband of Rachel Cantwell, Kettering, Ohio, and granddaughters Claire, Lindsey, Emily, Audrey and Hannah, along with five sisters, Kathleen Milley, Mary Kittinger, Catherine (Kitty) Guinter and Sylvia Erisman, all of Lancaster, and by Margaret Milley of New Mexico, and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She also leaves a stepson, Albert Ely and his wife Mary Jane, of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, and their children John, David and Megan and six great-grandchildren. Ruth's brothers, Charles, Richard and Robert Milley, predeceased her.

The family wishes to express its deepest gratitude to the staff and employees of Masonic Village, especially in the Lafayette East neighborhood, for the kindness and love they extended to Ruth during the time she was with them.

A Memorial Service will take place Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 11 AM, with Chaplain Timothy A. Nickel officiating, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA. Friends may greet the family from 10-11 AM at the funeral home. Private Interment in Riverview Burial Park. Please omit flowers. If desired, contributions may be sent to Masonic Charities, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. To send the family online condolences, please visit:

SnyderFuneralHome.com Charles F. Snyder
Funeral Home & Crematory
717-872-5041
Pennsylvania. "United States Census, 1940," Jay W Bushong, Ward 8, Lancaster, Lancaster City, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Jay W Bushong M 24 Pennsylvania
Wife Ruth Bushong F 23 Pennsylvania
Daughter Barbara Bushong F 3 Pennsylvania. Ruth M Bushong Milley Ely

Birth: Oct. 19, 1916
Lancaster
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania, USA
Death: Mar. 11, 2011
Elizabethtown
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania, USA

Ruth M. Bushong Ely, formerly of Lancaster, passed away at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown on Friday, March 11, 2011. She was born October 19, 1916, the daughter of the late Harry and Jennie Milley. She was the wife of the late Jay Bushong to whom she was married for over 31 years and the late John Ely with whom she shared 7 years until his death in 1990.

Ruth was employed by American Seed Company during World War II and again after Jay's death. She and Jay had spent many happy hours in the company of their large number of friends dancing and playing cards. With John, she traveled throughout the United States and sailed the high seas, including a trans-Atlantic cruise on the QE II, and she gave him loving care during his last illness.

She is survived by her daughter Barbara, wife of John Graeter, and two grandsons, Chris Graeter, husband of Julie Colville, Fort Collins, Colorado, and Tim Graeter, husband of Rachel Cantwell, Kettering, Ohio, and granddaughters Claire, Lindsey, Emily, Audrey and Hannah, along with five sisters, Kathleen Milley, Mary Kittinger, Catherine (Kitty) Guinter and Sylvia Erisman, all of Lancaster, and by Margaret Milley of New Mexico, and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She also leaves a stepson, Albert Ely and his wife Mary Jane, of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, and their children John, David and Megan and six great-grandchildren. Ruth's brothers Charles, Richard and Robert Milley predeceased her.

The family wishes to express its deepest gratitude to the staff and employees of Masonic Village, especially in the Lafayette East neighborhood, for the kindness and love they extended to Ruth during the time she was with them.

A Memorial Service will take place Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 11 AM, with Chaplain Timothy A. Nickel officiating, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA. Friends may greet the family from 10-11 AM at the funeral home. Private Interment in Riverview Burial Park. Please omit flowers. If desired, contributions may be sent to Masonic Charities, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

Lancaster Sunday News 3/13/2011

Family links:
Spouse:
John W Ely (1916 - 1967)*

*Calculated relationship

Inscription:
Beloved Wife and Mother

Burial:
Riverview Burial Park
Lancaster
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Cross Lot 202 Grave 2

Created by: Donna Butler Sheaffer
Record added: Mar 13, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 66850030.

Leota Baker was born on 8 December 1914 in Kentucky. She and Arthur Paul Bushong were married. She died on 17 January 2007, at age 92, in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. She was buried in Lutheran Cemetery, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.

Her married name was Leota Bushong. "United States Census, 1940," Paul Bushong, Ward 7, Peoria, Peoria City Township, Peoria, Illinois, United States

Household Gender Age Birthplace
head Paul Bushong M 27 Kentucky
wife Leota Bushong F 25 Kentucky
daughter Joyce A Bushong F 5 Indiana
sister I Jean Bushong F 16 Indiana. Leota Baker Bushong
BIRTH 8 Dec 1914
London, Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
DEATH 17 Jan 2007 (aged 92)
Peoria Heights, Peoria County, Illinois, USA
BURIAL
Lutheran Cemetery
Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA
MEMORIAL ID 198230902 · View Source

Leota was the daughter of Andrew and Delia Jones Baker. She married Arthur Paul Bushong, and he preceded her in death Jan. 9, 1969, in Bellevue.

Surviving are one son, Duke (Gina) Bushong; one daughter, Donna (Bernard) Lee; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Ronald, and a daughter, Joyce Bushong.

Also surviving is a sister, Edna Bushong of Canton.

January 19, 2007 | Peoria Journal Star, The (IL)

Family Members
Parents
Photo
Andrew Baker
1885–1975

Photo
Delia Jones Baker
1888–1972

Spouse
Arthur Paul Bushong
1912–1969

Siblings
Photo
Jefferson Baker
1907–1996

Children
Joyce A. Bushong
1934–2001

Photo
Ronald P. Bushong
1941–2004


Created by: Jeanette
Added: 9 Apr 2019
Find A Grave Memorial 198230902.

Joyce Ann Bushong was born on 2 October 1934 in Kentucky. She died on 25 January 2001, at age 66, in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.

"United States Census, 1940," Paul Bushong, Ward 7, Peoria, Peoria City Township, Peoria, Illinois, United States

Household Gender Age Birthplace
head Paul Bushong M 27 Kentucky
wife Leota Bushong F 25 Kentucky
daughter Joyce A Bushong F 5 Indiana
sister I Jean Bushong F 16 Indiana. Joyce A. Bushong
BIRTH 2 Oct 1934
Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA
DEATH 25 Jan 2001 (aged 66)
Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA
BURIAL Cremated
MEMORIAL ID 198231477 · View Source


Joyce was born to Arthur Paul and Leota Baker Bushong.

Surviving are three daughters, Vickey Knox, Cheryl Simmons and Michele (and Tom) Armstrong; two brothers, Ronald (and Chris) Bushong and Charles Bushong; one sister, Donna (and Mac) McCoy; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Kevin, in 1963.

She was a waitress at several area restaurants, last working as a housekeeping supervisor at the Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria. She retired in January 2000.

Cremation will be accorded.

January 26, 2001 | Peoria Journal Star, The (IL)

Family Members
Parents
Arthur Paul Bushong
1912–1969

Leota Baker Bushong
1914–2007

Siblings
Photo
Ronald P. Bushong
1941–2004

Created by: Jeanette
Added: 9 Apr 2019
Find A Grave Memorial 198231477.

Ronald P. Bushong was born on 27 October 1941. He and Patricia Bradshaw were married. He and Patricia Bradshaw were divorced. He died on 7 October 2004, at age 62, in Manito, Mason County, Illinois. He was buried in Meadow Lawn Cemetery, Manito, Mason County, Illinois.

U.S.S. Allen M. Sumner DD-692
1959 - 1960
FA Ronald P. Bushong. Meadow Lawn Cemetery
Mason Co, Illinois


Bushong, Ronald P. 10/27/1941 10/7/2004 Loving Husband,Father,Gr.Father,Friend

stone photo observed here...
http://www.gentrailscemeteries.com/ill/mason/meadow/1509bushong.jpg. Ronald P Bushong, "United States Social Security Death Index"
Given Name: Ronald
Middle Name: P
Surname: Bushong
Name Suffix:
Birth Date: 27 October 1941
Social Security Number: 336-34-1383
State: Illinois
Last Place of Residence: Mason, Illinois
Previous Residence Postal Code: 61546
Event Date: 7 October 2004
Age: 63. Ronald P. Bushong

Birth: Oct. 27, 1941
Death: Oct. 7, 2004
Manito
Mason County
Illinois, USA

Ronald P. Bushong, husband to Patricia Bradshaw. son Arthur Paul Bushong and Leota Baker.

Mr. Bushong was in the U.S. Navy and sailed on the U.S.S. Allen M. Sumner DD-692. From 1959 - 1960.

Family links:
Children:
Tonya L Bushong (1967 - 1979)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Meadow Lawn Cemetery
Manito
Mason County
Illinois, USA

Created by: Rick Bushong
Record added: Aug 02, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 114790710.

Charles Richard ("Duke") Bushong was born on 7 October 1952 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. He and Gina Watrous were married on 11 July 2003 in Morton, Tazewell County, Illinois. He died on 19 September 2010, at age 57, in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. He was buried in Lutheran Cemetery, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.

Charles Richard ("Duke") Bushong was a Heat Treat Technician and Metallurgist. Charles R. Bushong
Mapleton Headline:
Charles R. “Duke” Bushong, 57, of 9700 W. Lake Lancelot Dr. Mapleton, IL passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 11:23 am at Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, IL. He was born in Peoria, IL on October 7, 1952, the son of Paul and Leota (Baker) Bushong. He married Gina Watrous on July 11, 2003 in Morton. She survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Heather (Ray Huffman Jr.) Bushong-Hasty of Bartonville; two step-children, Jaclyn Ashford of Elgin and Chad Rasmussen of Barrington; four grandchildren; and one sister, Donna (Bernard) Lee of Mountain View, MO. Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother, and one sister. Duke worked for Caterpillar as a Heat Treat Technician and a Metallurgist for 35 plus years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Peoria, the UAW Local 974, the Pekin Boat Club, and the Detweiller Marina. He loved his family, his dog, boating, and his John Deere mower. He was active in the Limestone Girls Softball Association and the Bartonville softball leagues and basketball games. He was a US Marine Corp Vietnam veteran serving from 1971 to 1973 receiving a National Defense Service Medal and Rifle Sharpshooter Badge. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 from 4 to 7 pm at Endsley-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Bartonville. Services will be Friday, Sept. 24th at 10:00 am at the First United Methodist Church in Peoria with Dr. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial, with military rites, will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Peoria. Memorials may be made to a scholarship fund for his grandchildren % CEFCU. He fought a battle with cancer and worked up until the last 4 weeks of his life. We want to thank everyone who helped us in time of need. To view Duke’s memorial DVD or submit online condolences, you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com. BUSHONG, CHARLES RICHARD
LCPL US MARINE CORPS
VIETNAM
DATE OF BIRTH: 10/07/1952
DATE OF DEATH: 09/19/2010
BURIED AT:
LUTHERAN CEMETERY
PEORIA, IL 61601
(309) 637-9711. Charles R "Duke" Bushong

Birth: Oct. 7, 1952
Peoria
Peoria County
Illinois, USA
Death: Sep. 19, 2010
Peoria
Peoria County
Illinois, USA

Charles R. "Duke" Bushong, 57, of 9700 W. Lake Lancelot Dr. Mapleton, IL passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 11:23 am at Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
He was born in Peoria, IL on October 7, 1952, the son of Paul and Leota (Baker) Bushong. He married Gina Watrous on July 11, 2003 in Morton. She survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Heather (Ray Huffman Jr.) Bushong-Hasty of Bartonville; two step-children, Jaclyn Ashford of Elgin and Chad Rasmussen of Barrington; four grandchildren; and one sister, Donna (Bernard) Lee of Mountain View, MO. Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother, and one sister. Duke worked for Caterpillar as a Heat Treat Technician and a Metallurgist for 35 plus years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Peoria, the UAW Local 974, the Pekin Boat Club, and the Detweiller Marina. He loved his family, his dog, boating, and his John Deere mower. He was active in the Limestone Girls Softball Association and the Bartonville softball leagues and basketball games. He was a US Marine Corp Vietnam veteran serving from 1971 to 1973 receiving a National Defense Service Medal and Rifle Sharpshooter Badge. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 from 4 to 7 pm at Endsley-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Bartonville. Services will be Friday, Sept. 24th at 10:00 am at the First United Methodist Church in Peoria with Dr. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial, with military rites, will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Peoria. Memorials may be made to a scholarship fund for his grandchildren % CEFCU. He fought a battle with cancer and worked up until the last 4 weeks of his life. We want to thank everyone who helped us in time of need. To view Duke's memorial DVD or submit online condolences, you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Endsley-Sedgwick Funeral Home

Burial:
Lutheran Cemetery
Peoria
Peoria County
Illinois, USA

Created by: Kathryn Davis
Record added: Sep 20, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 58964679.

Gracie Shepard was born on 28 December 1910 in Missouri. She and William Lewis Bushong were married on 27 April 1929 in Craighead County, Arkansas. She died on 14 June 1996, at age 85, in Trumann, Poinsett County, Arkansas. She was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas.

Her married name was Gracie Bushong. 2 months after husband, William Lewis Bushong died
born about 1912 - age 25 on date of marriage.
noted as Miss Gracie Bushong?

"Arkansas, County Marriages, 1837-1957," Gracie Bushong, 1937
Name: Earl Wallace
Event: Marriage
Event Date: 13 Mar 1937
Event Place: , Craighead, Arkansas, United States
Age:
Estimated Birth Year:
Residence: Trumann, Arkansas
Spouse: Gracie Bushong
Spouse's Age:
Spouse's Estimated Birth Year:
Spouse's Residence: Trumann, Arkansas
Marriage License Date:
Page: 431
Film Number: 2155010
Digital Folder Number: 004338458
Image Number: 00640. "United States Census, 1940," Gracie Bushong in household of Lester Shepherd, Trumann, Willis Township, Poinsett, Arkansas, United States
Name: Gracie Bushong
Titles & Terms:
Event: Census
Event Year: 1940
Event Place: Trumann, Willis Township, Poinsett, Arkansas, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 26
Marital Status: Widowed
Race (Original): White
Race (Standardized): White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Sister
Relationship to Head of Household (Standardized): Sister
Birthplace: Missouri
Estimated Birth Year: 1914
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Enumeration District Number: 56-24
Family Number: 39
Sheet Number and Letter: 2B
Line Number: 69
NARA Publication Number: T627
NARA Roll Number: 162
Digital Folder Number: 005461536
Image Number: 00842

Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Lester Shepherd M 23 Arkansas
Mother Loy Shepherd F 65 Kentucky
Sister Gracie Bushong F 26 Missouri
Nephew Jaunior Bushong M 9 Arkansas
Niece Verna Lou Bushong F 7 Arkansas
Nephew Carl Lee Bushong M 5 Arkansas. "United States Census, 1930," William Bushnong, Lunsford, Poinsett, Arkansas

Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head William Bushnong M 21 Arkansas
Wife Gracie Bushnong F 18 Missouri. "United States Census, 1920," Gracie Shepherd in household of Vincent Shepherd, , Poinsett, Arkansas
Name: Gracie Shepherd
Residence: , Poinsett, Arkansas
Estimated Birth Year: 1912
Age: 8
Birthplace: Missouri
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Birthplace:
Film Number: 1820075
Digital Folder Number: 4293675
Image Number: 01097
Sheet Number: 2

Household Gender Age Birthplace
SELF Vincent Shepherd M 56y Kentucky
WIFE Loramia Shepherd F 48y Kentucky
SON Lee Shepherd M 24y Kentucky
DAU Lizzie Shepherd F 23y Kentucky
DAU Marvillian Shepherd F 21y Kentucky
DAU Bessie Shepherd F 15y Kentucky
SON Amos Shepherd M 13y Kentucky
SON Earnest Shepherd M 10y Oklahoma
DAU Gracie Shepherd F 8y Missouri
SON Lester Shepherd M 5y Arkansas. A third husband..
states age 26 in when married - Miss Gracie Bushong

"Arkansas, County Marriages, 1837-1957," Gracie Bushong, 1943
Name: Arline Charles Hervey
Event: Marriage
Event Date: 17 Jul 1943
Event Place: , Craighead, Arkansas, United States
Age:
Estimated Birth Year:
Residence: Trumann, Arkansas
Spouse: Gracie Bushong
Spouse's Age:
Spouse's Estimated Birth Year:
Spouse's Residence: Trumann, Arkansas
Marriage License Date:
Page: 559
Film Number: 2155013
Digital Folder Number: 004338461
Image Number: 00272. Gracie Hervey

Birth: Dec. 28, 1910
Death: Jun. 14, 1996


Family links:
Spouse:
Arlen C Hervey (1917 - ____)

Inscription:
Married July 17, 1943

Burial:
Pine Hill Cemetery
Jonesboro
Craighead County
Arkansas, USA

Created by: Bunny Gambill
Record added: Jan 22, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 83864653. "United States Social Security Death Index," Grace Hervey, 1996
First Name: Grace
Middle Name:
Last Name: Hervey
Name Suffix:
Birth Date: 28 December 1910
Social Security Number: 431-44-4574
Place of Issuance: Arkansas
Last Residence: Poinsett, Arkansas
Zip Code of Last Residence: 72472
Death Date: 14 June 1996
Estimated Age at Death: 86. On record Gracie states age 18 when married

Arkansas County Marriages, 1837-1957 for Wm Lewis Bushong
Groom: Wm Lewis Bushong
Groom's Age:
Groom's Estimated Birth Year:
Groom's Residence: Trumann, Arkansas
Bride: Gracie Shepherd
Bride's Age:
Bride's Estimated Birth Year:
Bride's Residence: Trumann, Arkansas
Marriage Date: 27 Apr 1929
Marriage License Date:
Marriage Place: , Craighead, Arkansas, United States
Film Number: 2184830
Digital Folder Number: 4338473
Image Number: 00680
Page Number: 291
Source: Arkansas County Marriage Records, 1837-1957. Gracie's husband's obituary...

Arlen Charles Hervey
(August 3, 1917 - September 14, 2012)


Mr. Arlen Charles Hervey of Trumann, Ark. died Friday, September 14, 2012, at Three Rivers Nursing Center in Marked Tree, Ark., at the age of 95 years 1 month and 11 days. He was born on Friday, August 3, 1917 in Cardwell, Mo., to the late Jessie and Lettie Coleman Hervey. Mr. Hervey lived in Trumann for the past 17 years, and was a retired factory worker. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gracie Hervey in 1996, his second wife, Alberta Hervey in 2007, one step-son, William Bushong Jr., two brothers, three sisters, two step-brothers, one step sister and was the son of the late Jessie and Lettie Coleman Hervey. Survivors include a step-daughter, Louise Lane of Trumann, one stepson, Carlee Bushong Sr. of Greenbrier, Ar.; one brother, Sonny Hervey of Arkansas, Niece Brenda Bradley of Van Alstyne, Tx. 21 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and a special friend, Pete Clem for over 60 years.

Funeral services will be Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, with Bro. Paul Mize officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark.

Pallbearers will be David Thompson, Donny Fortner, Wayne Bradley, Paul Bushong and Andrew Thompson.

Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann.

An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

William Louis ("Junior") Bushong, Jr., was born on 9 August 1930 in Trumann, Poinsett County, Arkansas. He and Margaret were married. He and Wanda Sue Costner were married. He and Wanda Sue Costner were divorced. He died on 14 February 2004, at age 73, in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas. He was buried in burial unknown.

William Louis ("Junior") Bushong, Jr., was a Heavy equipment operator. U.S. Social Security Death Index for William L Bushong

First Name: William
Middle Name: L
Last Name: Bushong
Name Suffix:
Birth Date: 9 August 1930
Social Security Number: 431-50-2867
Place of Issuance: Arkansas
Last Residence:
Zip Code of Last Residence: 00000
Death Date: 14 February 2004
Estimated Age at Death: 74. William Louis Bushong
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Poinsett County Democrat Tribune
William Louis Bushong, Jr., 73, of Conway died Saturday, .

He was born Aug. 9, 1930, in Trumann to the late William Louis Bushong Sr. and Gracie shepherd Bushong. He was a heavy equipment operator and member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Greenbrier.

He is survived by his wife Margaret; six daughters, Tracy Fortner and Shannon Meeks, both of Greenbrier, Nancy Yarrington, Cathy Thompson, both of Michigan, Sandra Gomez of California and Connie Bushong of Arizona; six sons, Paul, Donnie and Ronnie, all of Conway, William Bushong III and Vincent, both of California, and Johnny of Missouri; a step-father, Arlen Hervey of Trumann; a sister, Louise Lane of Trumann; a brother, Carlee Bushong of Greenbrier; 30 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Gracie Bushong.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Roller-McNutt Greenbrier Chapel with the Rev. Paul Mize officiating. Pallbearers were Paul Bushong, William Bushong III, Jimmy Kingbury, Donny Fortner, Michael Lane and Carlee Bushong. "United States Census, 1940," Gracie Bushong in household of Lester Shepherd, Trumann, Willis Township, Poinsett, Arkansas, United States
Name: Gracie Bushong


Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Lester Shepherd M 23 Arkansas
Mother Loy Shepherd F 65 Kentucky
Sister Gracie Bushong F 26 Missouri
Nephew Jaunior Bushong M 9 Arkansas <<<
Niece Verna Lou Bushong F 7 Arkansas
Nephew Carl Lee Bushong M 5 Arkansas. William Louis Bushong, II

Birth: Aug. 9, 1930
Poinsett County
Arkansas, USA
Death: Feb. 14, 2004
Conway
Faulkner County
Arkansas, USA

Obituary

William Louis Bushong, Jr., 73, of Conway died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004.
He was born Aug. 9, 1930, in Trumann to the late William Louis Bushong Sr. and Gracie shepherd Bushong. He was a heavy equipment operator and member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Greenbrier.
He is survived by his wife Margaret; six daughters, Tracy Fortner and Shannon Meeks, both of Greenbrier, Nancy Yarrington, Cathy Thompson, both of Michigan, Sandra Gomez of California and Connie Bushong of Arizona; six sons, Paul, Donnie and Ronnie, all of Conway, William Bushong III and Vincent, both of California, and Johnny of Missouri; a step-father, Arlen Hervey of Trumann; a sister, Louise Lane of Trumann; a brother, Carlee Bushong of Greenbrier; 30 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Gracie Bushong.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Roller-McNutt Greenbrier Chapel with the Rev. Paul Mize officiating. Pallbearers were Paul Bushong, William Bushong III, Jimmy Kingbury, Donny Fortner, Michael Lane and Carlee Bushong.

~~~~~~~~
Father: William Louis Bushong
Mother: Gracie Shepherd
Step father: Arlen Hervey

Sibling: Louis Bushong M-Lane, Carlee Bushong, Verna Lou Bushong,

Married: Margaret
Married: Wanda Cruz

Children:

1. Tracy Bushong M- Don Fortner
2. Shannon Bushong M-Meeks
3. Nancy Bushong M-Yarrington
4. Cathy Bushong M-Thompson
5. Sandra Bushong M-Gomez
6. Connie Bushong
7. Paul Bushong
8. Donald Bushong (3/31/1959-11/29/2012)
Donald Gale "Donny" Bushong (1959 - 2012)
Donald Gale ""Donny"" Bushong, age 53, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012, at the Conway Regional Medical Center.
Born in the state of Michigan on March 31, 1959, he was the son of Wanda Costner Bushong Cruz and the late William L. Bushong.
Donny bought and sold real estate.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one sister, Gracie Bushong.
Donny is survived by his mother, Wanda Cruz; five brothers, Paul Bushong and his wife, Sharon, Ronny Bushong, Vinny Bushong, William Bushong, and Johnny Bushong; and six sisters, Tracy Fortner and her husband, Donny, Sandra Kosowski, Nancy Milton, Cathy Darlene Bushong, Connie Verdin, and Shannon Robertson; and his stepmother, Margaret Bushong Crider.
The family celebrated his life with a family gathering.
Arrangements were by Olmstead Funeral Home, Heber Springs.
Online: www.olmstead.cc
Published in The Log Cabin Democrat from Dec. 4 to Dec. 11, 2012

9. Ronnie Bushong
10. William Bushong III
11. Vincent Bushong
12. Johnny Bushong
13. Gracie Louise Bushong (11/23/1967-7/26/1997)

__________
Reference:

1940 Census Trumann, Willis Twp., Poinsett, Arkansas
Lester Shepherd Head M 23 Arkansas
Loy Shepherd Mother F 65 Kentucky
Gracie Bushong Sister F 26 Missouri
***Jaunior Bushong Nephew M 9 Arkansas
Verna Lou Bushong Niece F 7 Arkansas
Carl Lee Bushong Nephew M 5 Arkansas



Family links:
Parents:
William Louis Bushong (1909 - 1937)
Gracie Hervey (1910 - 1996)

Burial:
Unknown

Created by: Bushong Weiss
Record added: Oct 26, 2014
Find A Grave Memorial# 137804254. Order of children unknown.

*since sonr, Donald's obituary, calls all siblings, brothers and sisters with no "half" associated with them, it is assumed that Wanda Cosner was the mother and Margaret was a Step mother. Wanda remarried and became Wanda Cruz.

Donald Gale ("Donnie") Bushong was born on 31 March 1959 in Michigan. He died on 29 November 2012, at age 53, in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Added from father's obituary

survived by his wife Margaret; six daughters, Tracy Fortner and Shannon Meeks, both of Greenbrier, Nancy Yarrington, Cathy Thompson, both of Michigan, Sandra Gomez of California and Connie Bushong of Arizona; six sons, Paul, Donnie and Ronnie, all of Conway, William Bushong III and Vincent, both of California, and Johnny of Missouri. Donald Gale "Donny" Bushong (1959-2012)
Obituary

Donald Gale ""Donny"" Bushong, age 53, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012, at the Conway Regional Medical Center.
Born in the state of Michigan on March 31, 1959, he was the son of Wanda Costner Bushong Cruz and the late William L. Bushong.
Donny bought and sold real estate.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one sister, Gracie Bushong.
Donny is survived by his mother, Wanda Cruz; five brothers, Paul Bushong and his wife, Sharon, Ronny Bushong, Vinny Bushong, William Bushong, and Johnny Bushong; and six sisters, Tracy Fortner and her husband, Donny, Sandra Kosowski, Nancy Milton, Cathy Darlene Bushong, Connie Verdin, and Shannon Robertson; and his stepmother, Margaret Bushong Crider.
The family celebrated his life with a family gathering.
Arrangements were by Olmstead Funeral Home, Heber Springs.
Online: www.olmstead.cc
Published in The Log Cabin Democrat from December 4 to December 11, 2012. The News - Palladium
Benton Harbor, Michigan
Saturday, 1 December 1973
Page 23, Column 2

STATE OF MICHIGAN
THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF Berrien, Juvenile Division
In the Matter of the Petition Concerning RONALD G. BUSHONG, DONALD
BUSHONG AND WILLIAM L. BUSHONG, Minors.