Marcella Jane Hampton Perry, 91, Johnson City, died Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Abundant Christian Living Community (ACLC) campus assisted living facility.
Jane was from Elizabethton, Tennessee, daughter of the late Thomas Allen and the late Bessie Junita Chambers Hampton. After moving from Elizabethton, Jane lived in Oak Ridge and Bristol, Tennessee before moving to Johnson City in 1964. She resided at 604 Hillrise Boulevard until transitioning to ACLC in late 2021.
Jane was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt and spent much of her life shaping the lives of young people. She attended Carter County Elementary School, graduated from Elizabethton High School, and attended Milligan College and East Tennessee State University. She prepared for a lifelong teaching career by earning a bachelor’s and master’s degree in elementary education from East Tennessee State University.
Jane taught schools in Carter County, Oak Ridge, Sullivan County and Bristol, Tennessee before retiring from full-time teaching. After her retirement, she continued to serve her community and the youth of Johnson City by volunteering time to replace teaching and assist teachers in the Johnson City school system. His teaching was not limited to the classroom. Her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other young people with whom she came into contact continually received her love, her generosity and her sound advice in matters of education and morals.
Jane was a life member of the Christian Church. Since 1964, she was a member of the First Christian Church of Johnson City where she served for many years as a Sunday school and Bible school teacher. She was a member of the Johnson City Monday Club and a life member of the Parent Teacher Association.
In addition to her parents, Jane was predeceased by a brother, Glenn Allen Hampton, and a brother-in-law, James Steven Luethke.
Survivors include her husband of nearly 70 years, Cameron Earl Perry; brother, Wayne Hampton and his wife Peggy; sister, Carol Luethke; son, Thomas Cameron Perry and wife Ann; daughter, Marcy Jann Conley and husband Creighton; grandchildren, Caitlin Anne Conley Reynolds and her husband Ryan, Evan Thomas Perry and his wife Anna, Courtney Alyse Conley Tucker and her husband Daniel, and Chloe Cameron Perry Campbell and her husband Ben; great-grandchildren, Hudson Cameron Perry, Raylen Jane Perry and Piper Marie Tucker; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Marcella Jane Hampton Perry will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at First Christian Church in Johnson City with Mr. Gene Wiggington, officiating minister. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday after 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 7:00 p.m.
A commitment service will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in Happy Valley Memorial Park with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Those wishing to attend are asked to arrive at the cemetery no later than 9:50 a.m.
Jane’s family would like to thank the staff at Abundant Christian Living and Amedisys Hospice for the exceptional care, kindness and compassion shown to Jane over the past few months.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to Appalachian Christian Camp, First Christian Church, Milligan University and Abundant Christian Living Community.
Memories and condolences can be shared at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Services 3001 Peoples Street Johnson City, TN 37604 (423-610-7171) is honored to serve the Perry family.

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Randall was one of nine children. Many people will remember him nicknamed “Bimbo”, a nickname given to him by his mother, because of a song he liked when he was little. Randall and his family have always been involved in the Catholic Church, and he was at one time an altar boy.

Randall met his wife, Martha, when they were young teenagers in high school; he fell in love, he said. In high school, Randall played football, #79. He enjoyed playing the game he loved and traveling with his teammates. Randall graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1971.

After high school, Randall attended North Country Community College, then worked at Elliot Hardwood Co. He and Martha moved in together and were married on June 16, 1973. They lived at 73 Main St. before buying their house for still, in 1977, at 51 Water Street in Tupper Lake. In 1978, they welcomed their firstborn, a son, Nicholas Rolley. Four years later, in 1982, Jessica was born. Randall worked hard and gave his family a good life. Her children never lacked for anything.

Randall loved music and had many hobbies throughout his life. Randall enjoyed working on his house, painting, fishing and crafting. He was always ready to lend a hand and help anyone who needed it. Randall was a member of the Tupper Lake Volunteer Rescue Team for over two decades. Randall has held many jobs throughout his life, working from an early age. Most notably, Randall worked at The Veneer in Tupper Lake for many years eventually working at Sunmount as a disability aide until his retirement in January 2014. Randall was very happy to not only retire, but to spending time with her firstborn. Grandson, Noah Randall Johnson. Noah belonged to daddy “small man” who could do no wrong, and they had many adventures together.

Randall and Martha were the best grandparents a child could ever ask for. They would not only lovingly spoil him but provide him with the necessities and an abundant supply of toys. He made it a point to visit Noah every day. They took Noah and the family on vacation. The Kalahari water park was one of his favorite places and he acted like a young man, riding slides and enjoying the lazy river! Dad loved taking Noah to the playground and for walks. Noah never did without it. In November 2019, his second grandson Owen Johnson was born, and he was the apple of his daddy’s eye! He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed providing for them.

Randall and Martha stayed together, until death parted them. Martha passed away on January 16, 2020. To say he missed her terribly is an understatement. They are together again. Randall was predeceased by brother Ward, father Curtis, mother Madeline, brother Michael, sister Sandra and Diane. Randall is survived by his brother Curtis (Scott), his wife Linda, his sister Roseanne, Patricia and Joanne, his two children Nicholas Rolley, his wife Amy Rolley and Jessica Rolley (Johnson) and his two children, Noah and Owen.

Randall had said for the past two years that no one should be upset about his leaving this earth when the time came. His soul will be reunited with Martha, his soul mate, and they will spend eternity together in paradise. Although Randall was not involved in the church as often as he wanted, he was still a very spiritual man. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Tupper Lake Fire Department and the Tupper Lake Rescue Team are welcome. Services for Randall will be held Feb. 8 at Frary’s Funeral Home, 24 Cliff Avenue in Tupper Lake from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lyda M. Venia (Hammond) Krell

Lyda M. Venia (Hammond) Krell passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Monday, January 3, 2022. She resided in Otterbein Monclova but lived for decades in Point Place. Lyda was born to Francis H. Venia and Margaret M. (Ebersole) Venia of Toledo on July 6, 1927. She graduated from Waite High School, attended Toledo University College of Pharmacy, and worked for various retail stores. In 1995, Lyda retired from Petrie’s after 15 years of employment. Lyda was a member of St. John the Baptist Church of Point Place for over 50 years. Lyda was a devout Catholic who always had her rosary nearby. She loved reading, crosswords, family vacations and was always delighted when family came to visit.

Lyda is survived by her son, Gary (Mary Beth) Hammond of Toledo; daughter, Diane Heidelberg of Maumee; sister, C. Annette Brown of California; sister, Mary Venia of Perrysburg; and his brother, James (Nancy) Venia of Toledo. Lyda’s grandchildren, Amy (Teddy) Peacock of Michigan, Craig (Christy) Heidelberg of Sylvania, Sarah Heidelberg of California, James (Jami) Hammond of Toledo and Jonathon (Holly) Hammond of Sylvania; The ten great-grandchildren of Lyda, Logan, Lexie, Lucas, Jacob, Julianne, Jaclyn, Carter, Cora, Casey and Caleb.

Preceded in death was his infant son, Baby Hammond; mother, Margaret M. Venia; father, Francis H. Venia; and his siblings, Tommy Joe Venia, Robert Venia, Richard Venia, Frank Venia and Emma Manthey.

The family is grateful to the staff at Heartland Hospice who helped find comfort for Lyda. Special thanks to Sr. Mary Beatrice Ann SND and Sr. Mary Francis Theresa, SND for all their visits and shared prayers with Lyda. Thanks to Saint Joseph de Maumee for all the Sundays where they ensured prayer and communion. Thanks to Dale Katcher, hospice chaplain, for all the prayers and the wonderful Christian songs he sang with Lyda.

Visitation will be Friday, January 28, 2022 at Newcomer Southwest Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH 43614 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m.

A private family prayer service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022 followed by interment at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery, Erie Road, Temperance, Michigan.

Future Memorial Masses will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 5153 N. Summit Street, Toledo, OH 43611 and St. Joseph Catholic Church, 104 W. Broadway, Maumee, OH 43537.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Foundation for Life Northwest Ohio, Catholic Charities NWO, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Point Place, St. Joseph of Maumee, or Heartland Hospice.

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Josephine M. Hammond 1920 – 2022

Sherman, IL—Josephine M. Hammond, 101, of Sherman, died Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at The Villas Senior Care Community. She was born on November 26, 1920 in Pawnee, the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Goins) Gibson. She married Daniel McAfee in 1939 and he predeceased her. Together they raised six children. She married John Hammond on March 20, 1971 and he predeceased her on May 19, 1995.

She is also predeceased by her parents and her five sons, Roy, David, Richard, Gene and Jerry McAfee.

Survivors include his daughter, Judy Campbell of Springfield; 16 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Josephine was a member of the Riverton Christian Church. She belonged to VFW Auxiliary #755 in Springfield. She was a life member of DAV in Phoenix, AZ. She loved the outdoors. Her favorite outdoor activities were fishing and working in her garden. Josephine was a homemaker and worked for the State of Illinois for 18 years, retiring at age 84.

Visiting: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 25, 2021 at Staab Funeral Home – Sherman.

Funeral Service: 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Staab – Sherman Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Crawford officiating.

Interment will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League.

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Dr. William Hanson Hammonds died on January 13, 2022 at his home in Gulf Breeze, Florida. A native of Christian County, Ky., he was born May 6, 1932, in Crofton, Ky. An outstanding college basketball player in Crofton In high school, Bill turned down a college scholarship to enlist in the United States Air Force during the war. from Korea. After enlistment, he returned to Christian County to attend Bethel College, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, where he met his future wife, Carolyn Carter. From there, Bill began his training for the ministry at Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky. The first ordination of a minister in the history of Crofton Christian Church, Crofton, Ky., was June 17, 1956 , when Bill was ordained into the Christian ministry. He had joined the congregation at the age of 15 (three years after his father’s death), served as a deacon at 17, and became an elder at 21. Bill furthered his education by earning his AB degree in philosophy from the University of Georgia, his master’s degree from Vanderbilt University Divinity School, and his doctorate from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago.

During his 66-year career in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Bill served 11 churches in four areas: Crockett Mills, Tennessee; Newport, Ark. ; Watkinsville, Georgia; Pembroke, Ky./Sinking Fork, Ky.; Humboldt, Tenn.; Athens, Georgia; Danville, Kentucky; Blytheville, Ark. ; and Macon, Georgia. He wrote and delivered thousands of sermons, preaching at least once a week, and was invited to speak at countless revivals throughout the South. Bill has served as a speaker and seminar leader at state assemblies and conventions as well as the World Convention of Christian Churches in Mexico City, Mexico.

Bill’s professional contributions included serving on Christian Church state boards over the years in addition to serving as president of local ministers associations. He served a long term on the Ministry Commission as well as on the Christian College of Georgia Board of Trustees. He has served as a college counselor for church conferences in Georgia in addition to a camp director and state coordinator for youth camps. He and Carolyn served as co-chairs of Ministers and Mates in Georgia for several terms. Bill enjoyed his involvement with local civic clubs, especially the Toastmasters Club of Athens, of which he was president. He was proud of the state championship club award (Outstanding Club) three years in a row. Bill was also honored to receive the title of Colonel of Kentucky, the highest honorary title bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky and the Commonwealth of Kentucky in recognition of his outstanding achievement and service to his community, state and nation.

His retirement from full-time ministry provided him with opportunities to serve as an interim pastor in several congregations as well as plenty of time for golf. With his quick wit and playful sense of humor, Bill enjoyed the friendships he made from childhood through professional life, many of which are captured in the two books he wrote in retirement.

Bill is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carolyn Hammonds, of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; children, Catherine Hicks of Destin, Florida, Laurie Nash (Rick) of Marietta, Georgia, Amy Compton (Joe) of Independence, Ky., and Matthew Hammonds (Ashlee) of Gulf Breeze, Florida; grandchildren, Jared Compton (Kiersten), Alec Nash, Will Compton, Hannah Hammonds, Collin Hammonds, Hadley Hammonds and Henry Hammonds; nephew, Larry R. Richardson (Roberta) and niece, Linda R. Harris (Bill). He was predeceased by his parents, George William and Ruby Hammonds; his sister, Alma Richardson and brother-in-law Ray Richardson; and his son-in-law, Steve Hicks.

A funeral service will be held at Ridgetop Cemetery in Crofton, Ky. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Macon, Ga. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made at Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Week of the compassion for victims of the tornado in western Kentucky: Week of Compassion, PO Box 1986, Indianapolis, IN 46206 or www.weekofcompassion.org

Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Home of Hopkinsville, Ky., is making arrangements.

Eunice Blanche Cobb Kellogg, 83, of Statesville, North Carolina, died Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Maple Leaf Health Care in Statesville. Born August 4, 1938 in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Walter Cobb and Alice Weeks Cobb.

Ms. Kellogg graduated from Nyack Christian College and Oneonta States Teachers College with a Masters in Education. Her career included teaching elementary education in Buffalo, NY and Germany at Darmstadt Army Base, physical education at Elmira College in New York, and she was one of the first four teachers at Statesville Christian Academy.

Eunice and her husband Robert were members of Western Avenue Baptist Church, where she shared her passion for singing in the church choir. She also sang in the choir while attending Nyack Christian College.

“For God hath not given us a spirit of fear. But of power and love and a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7)

In addition to her parents, Walter Cobb and Alice Weeks Cobb, she was predeceased by her brother, David Cobb.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert Kellogg; his sons, Scott Robert Kellogg and Timothy Mark Kellogg and his wife Shari; stepchildren, Randy Kellogg, Robin Walter and her husband Dan, Roxanne Schrier and her husband Joe, and Rosalie Wiggins; three grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and her two nieces, Cynda Cox and Leigh Pierce.

A funeral service in his memory will be held in late spring 2022 in Cander, NY

The family would like to thank the staff at Maple Leaf Health Care for the care and compassion they extended to Eunice while she was in their care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Western Avenue Baptist Church, c/o The Building Fund, 1206 Museum Road, Statesville, NC 28625, www.westernavenue.org; or at Gideons International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800, www.sendtheword.org.

For those who wish, online condolences can be sent to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com.

Nicholson Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

On December 27, 2021, Kay Frances Braden left the fight of this life to be forever present with Christ her Savior. Proud of Texan (Fort Worth) descent, her family moved to the agricultural countryside surrounding Nashville when she was young. She attended Mt. Juliet High School and graduated. She married her classmate and high school sweetheart, Leonard Henson. The couple had three children, April Lynn, Robert Wayne and Michael Douglas Henson. A change in life circumstances set Kay and the kids on the move again, this time in the Washington countryside.

Although she is a full-time housewife, she turned her gift of singing and piano into a frequent job on stage, where she brightened up the performance of any ensemble. It was in 1971 that she met her future husband Bob Braden. They began a long-standing friendship and musical collaboration that will last for 50 years. Kay worked hard as a single mom to provide. In addition to music, she has worked in the service industry, as a retail department manager, and in restaurants, etc. A son, Clay Dylan Cottet, born in 1975, brought her a deeper desire to find her “forever”. It would prove elusive.

In 1989, after putting their group’s equipment in a shared warehouse, Bob was “firmly and forever” in love, and the couple never looked back. They got married in 1993 and Kay really enjoyed her role as “bonus mom” to Bob’s three daughters from a previous marriage. Life was sweet but just got sweeter with the inclusion of 8-year-old Janice Lapha into the family. Kay dedicated her life to this fragile little girl, who so badly needed stability. A period of placement led to Janice’s adoption in 2000, completing the family. A year later, a heart attack prompted Kay to shut down her successful Sunshine Clean agency and stay closer to home.

Her strong Christian faith and desire to obediently share this life-changing faith with others has kept her very active in Dayspring Baptist Church, as well as in their Safe Family Ministries missionary work. Kay was a teacher, nurturer, mentor, stay-at-home mom, deaconess, and steadfast loving friend. Meanwhile, the family, including Janice, have regained their musical voice, directing the worship music at Dayspring as well as the informal music education at SAFE. Kay relearns the guitar chords necessary to perform cult songs on her own, including her own compositions.

It seemed natural for this tender soul, rich in life experience, to effectively guide and encourage those around him. SAFE residents, friends, family and strangers have benefited from its balance between education and the “casual” structure. She was “Nana” to anyone who needed her and we are always grateful to have had her in our lives.

Kay was predeceased by her mother and stepfather, Juanita and Bill Ayers, father Wade Arwine, brother Marvin Arwine and two small children. She is survived by her daughter April (Gary) Fuston, Robert (Teresa) Henson, Michael (Linda) Henson, son Clay Cottet, daughter Janice (Robert) Hogan and “bonus” daughters Tawna (Nathan) Morris, E ‘Lan Braden and Aja (Ben Curtis) Perry. She is also survived by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as her nephews and nieces. Additionally, she loved and is loved by Braden’s extended family and her religious community.

Please join our family in celebrating Kay’s life on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Dayspring Baptist Church, 2088 Jackson Highway, Chehalis, Washington, 98532. In lieu of flowers, don’t hesitate to support a charity. charity of your choice. Kay’s heart had been moved in support of Compassion International.

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – The Rev. Robert Harold Wilson of Clarksburg, WV passed away on January 1, 2022 at the age of 91. He has resided with his beloved daughter, Melody and her husband Kirk for the past year. He was born December 30, 1930 to the late Cecil Lewis and Iris Kathleen Wilson of Kingwood, WV. He was predeceased by his wife Helen Edith Louise Wilson on February 26, 2019. They were married on May 2, 1952 in Oakland, Maryland. He is survived by three sons, Daniel K. Wilson of Clarksburg, Michael D. Wilson and his wife Terri of Bridgeport and C. Darwin Wilson and his wife Beverly of Raleigh, North Carolina; One daughter, Melody D. Cooper and her husband Kirk of Mount Clare; her former daughter-in-law Beverly Wilson of Clarksburg; nine grandchildren, Okey Wilson and his wife Hannah of Angier, NC, Nathan Wilson of Raleigh, NC, Pam McDonald and her husband Nick of Clarksburg, Addie Maxwell and her husband Maxwell of Fairmont, Crystal Pennypacker and her husband Shaun of Raleigh , NC, Rodney Cooper and his wife Brittney of Mount Clare, David Wilson and his wife Linda of Raleigh, NC, Shawn Cooper of Morgantown, Isaac Wilson of Raleigh, NC; and seven great-grandchildren, Victoria, Chloe, Dazie, Priya, Gracie, Nolan and Ellie. He is also survived by a brother, Jack R. Wilson and his wife Cora of Independence. He was predeceased by his younger brother Wayne D. Wilson. He graduated from Kingwood High School, then Fairmont State College with a bachelor’s degree in music education, and then received a master’s degree in music education from West Virginia University. Reverend Wilson served in the United States Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954 as a corporal in Cherry Point, North Carolina. After being honorably discharged from the military, he became a traveling music teacher at many schools in Preston County. In 1960 he was called to ministry and completed his introductory ministry studies. He touched so many lives in his 57 years of service. He was an associate pastor at The United Methodist Church in Huntington, West Virginia. He then became senior pastor of the United Methodist Church in Peekskill, NY, where he also received a degree in Christian education from Drew Theological Seminary in Madison, New Jersey. The other churches he led during his ministry were Lumberport United Methodist Church, Faith Fellowship, and New Covenant Church. He continued to serve the Abundant Life Church in Clarksburg for 32 years. He retired from the ministry on July 7, 2018. Reverend Wilson was also a member of the Harrison County Ministerial Association, Jesus Fest, and the Greater Clarksburg Evangelistic Association. He was a member of the board of directors of the United Hospital Center and for many years was a volunteer chaplain at the United Hospital Center and the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center. He served on the board of directors of Faith Christian Academy, an organization he founded, which is now known as Heritage Christian School, the Clarksburg Mission, and the local Christian broadcasting station, Channel 46. The Family Special thanks to the nurses and staff of Amedisys Hospice who took care of their father and grandfather with a special thank you to Stacey, who looked after him regularly. Family and friends can call Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort on Wednesday January 5, 2022 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm where a funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm with Pastor Gregory “Rocky” Dodd, Pastor Chad Hutson and Pastor Bobby Nuzum. Interment will be in the Baptist cemetery on the seventh day. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Amedisys Hospice, 67 Casino Drive, Suite 102, Anmoore, WV 26323. Expressions of sympathy may be addressed to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com A service from the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home

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Corrado Alessandra, 84, from New Britain, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. Corrado was born in Floridia, Sicily and was the son of Sebastian and Grazia (Vasques) Alessandra. He was the devoted husband of Nilda (Paulina) Alessandra for 61 years. As the founder of Connecticut Mason Contracting, Inc., Corrado worked as a talented mason and created beautiful masonry and stone work, including that of his own children. He loved to cook for his family and take care of his many gardens. Corrado loved to sing his Italian songs and his opera. He loved to travel, especially to his winter home in Argentina and cruises with family and friends. Corrado was a selfless, loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his children, Grace Kopycinski and her husband Jeffrey, Sebastian Alessandra, Patricia Alessandra, and her partner Butch Marzi, Sheila Parafati and her husband Anthony; her grandchildren, Erica and her husband Michael Debboli, Michael Kopycinski and his wife Sarah Sirois, Alyssa Buitrago and her husband Jeremy, Adrianna Marzi, Anthony “AJ” and Nicole Parafati; his great-grandchildren, Elyanna, Zoey and Emilia Buitrago and Alessandra Debboli. Corrado is also survived by his brothers, Bartolomeo and his wife Yolanda, Giovanni and his wife Norberta, his sister Giusipinine Vasile, as well as several nieces and nephews. Corrado’s funeral service will be on Wednesday, December 15 at 8:45 a.m. at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, followed by a Christian funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Newington. Corrado will be buried in West Meadow Cemetery in Newington at the convenience of the family. Friends and family are invited to call on Tuesdays, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Newington Memorial. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org. To share a memory with Corrado’s family, please visit us at www.duksa .org.

September 17, 1928 – November 13, 2021

Ardis (Toodie) Green
Ardis passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021. She was born to Arden and Gertrude Neller Hoaglund on September 17, 1928 in Aspen, Colorado. When she was thirteen, her family moved to the ranch in Rulison, Colorado. Ardis attended Rulison School and parts of Grand Valley and Rifle High School. She was invited to live with her aunt in Bakersfield, California to finish high school and begin nursing training. Her dream of breastfeeding was cut short when her father broke his hip and she returned to Rulison to help out on the ranch.
She married George Green in 1950 and joined him to work on the ranch that was their home for the next 52 years. Their three children, Darrell, Amy and John, feel it was a privilege to have been raised on the ranch. Ardis was involved in the outdoor work helping with the cows and in the kitchen preparing good food for anyone who helped or passed by.
Ardis has been involved in the community, helping out at school, teaching and playing the piano at Sunday School, and providing food for many fundraisers.
She worked at the Rifle Post Office, where her friendly face at the window will be remembered by many. Through her work, community involvement, and volunteering at the Rifle Museum, she has become a wonderful storyteller.
Her door was still open. She always had a cup of coffee ready and something good to eat. Their home was a favorite place for children and many friends. She was also involved in the lives of her grandchildren and their friends and became affectionately known to an entire generation as “Gramma Toodie”. Ardis was especially loved by her nieces and nephews, and it was always a joy to her whenever they could be together.
After George’s death, Ardis found a special friendship and fellowship with Harold Raymond. For several years, they loved to travel, eat in restaurants and sometimes dance.
Ardis spent his final years at the E.Dene Moore Care Center. She always noticed that the staff were so kind and attentive.
A celebration of his life will be held at First Christian Church in Rifle on January 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
She was predeceased by her husband George Green, her parents Arden and Gertrude Hoaglund, and her brothers Darrell and Edward Hoaglund.
She is survived by her children Darrell (Judy) Green of Rifle, Amy (Harold) Downey of Thornton, Colorado, and John (Christa) Green of Rifle, Colorado, her sister Edith Power of Phoenix, Arizona, 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, her nieces and nephews, many cousins, other loved ones she called family and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the First Christian Church, the Grand River Care Center Activity Fund, the Rifle Museum, or a charity of your choice.