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     Ethel Loraine Christopher was born on 3 March 1935. She was the daughter of Walter Clyde Christopher and Adna Haney. Ethel Loraine Christopher married William Downer. Ethel Loraine Christopher died on 28 May 2018 at age 83. SOURCE: Mildred Harn letter March 1995. She lived in 1978 at Brownsville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.

     George Allen Christopher was born on 22 February 1944 at Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana. He married Jeanne Louise Wall, daughter of Richard Charles Wall and Marjorie Ann Noel, on 30 August 1969 at Lake Co., Montana. George Allen Christopher died on 6 September 2015 at Arlee, Lake Co., Montana, at age 71. He was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake Co., Montana.¹

     Harold A. Christopher was born on 21 June 1928 at Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. He was the son of Walter Clyde Christopher and Adna Haney. Harold A. Christopher died on 16 May 2020 at age 91. SOURCE: Mildred Harn letter March 1995. He lived in 1978 at Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.

     Harold Clayton Christopher Jr. was born on 23 May 1935 at Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Harold Clayton Christopher Sr. and Margaret Harn. Harold Clayton Christopher Jr. died on 20 April 1993 at Geauga Co., Ohio, at age 57. He lived in September 1958 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.² His Social Security Number was 209-24-1795. SSDI lists birth as 23 May 1935 and death as 20 Apr 1993, last residence being Newbury, Geauga Co., Ohio.

     Harold Clayton Christopher Sr. was born on 8 August 1917 at Fairchance, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,4 He married Margaret Harn, daughter of Aden Wesley Harn and Sarah Catherine Lilley, on 23 December 1935 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania. Harold Clayton Christopher Sr. died on 23 September 1958 at Luzerne Twsp., Fayette Co., Pennsylvania, at age 41.^1,2,4 He was buried at Acklin Cemetery, Brownsville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.³

Following obituary for Harold Christopher:
CHRISTOPHER. HAROLD CLAYTON SR.--Aged 41, a well known resident of Luzerne Township for the past twenty-five years, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 1958 in his home. Born August 8, 1917 in Fairchance, he was the son of Mrs. Roy Hughes, Fairchance and the late Harry Christopher. He was a veteran of World War II. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Harn Christopher: five sons, Harold C. Jr., Cleveland, O; Russsell E., Raymond L., Donald L. and Richard E, at home: two grandchildren. Friends will be received after 7 p. m. today in the Kisinger Funeral Home, Brownsville where services will be held Saturday at 2 p. m. Interment will be in Acklin Cemetery.
The Evening Standard (Uniontown, Pennsylvania)
Thu, Sep 25, 1958 ·Page 33.⁴

     Helen Elizabeth Christopher was born on 16 June 1919 at St. Louis, Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Teasley Christopher and Zelonia Victoria Bess. Helen Elizabeth Christopher died on 18 December 2021 at age 102.¹ She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, De Soto, Jefferson Co., Missouri.¹ Helen Elizabeth Christopher was a machine operator, at Alumux Aluminum, Missouri.

     James Andrew Christopher is the son of George Allen Christopher and Jeanne Louise Wall.

     Jeanne Helen Christopher is the daughter of Elmer Roy Christopher and Bertha Komerous. Jeanne Helen Christopher married Peter Spoto.

     John Ernest Christopher married Joyce Elaine Harn, daughter of Edwin Willard Harn and Dorothy Elaine Henry, on 16 March 1963 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.¹

     Joseph Allen Christopher is the son of George Allen Christopher and Jeanne Louise Wall.

     Lawrence Chester Christopher was born on 31 July 1901 at Jefferson Co., Missouri.¹ He was the son of William Henry Christopher and Lissene Catherine Black. Lawrence Chester Christopher died on 6 September 1982 at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, at age 81.¹ He was buried at Lake Charles Park Cemetery, Bel-Nor, St. Louis Co., Missouri.¹ He lived in March 1966 at St. Louis, Missouri.² He lived in September 1948 at St. Louis, Missouri.³ He lived in March 1975 at St. Louis, Missouri.⁴

     Lewis Roscoe Christopher was born on 30 April 1923 at De Soto, Jefferson Co., Missouri.¹ He was the son of Robert Teasley Christopher and Zelonia Victoria Bess. Lewis Roscoe Christopher married Dannie Ruth Martin on 6 October 1945. Lewis Roscoe Christopher died on 28 February 1948 at Lomg Beach, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 24.¹ He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, De Soto, Jefferson Co., Missouri.¹ He began military service in November 1940. He ended military service in February 1948.

     Melissa Marie Christopher is the daughter of George Allen Christopher and Jeanne Louise Wall.

     Newton Isaac Christopher was born on 29 December 1876 at Redstone, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He married Alice Margaret Miller, daughter of John Patterson Miller and Mary Anne Harn. Newton Isaac Christopher died on 26 December 1951 at Connellsville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania, at age 74.¹ He was buried at Normalville Cemetery, Normalville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Ora Mabel Christopher was born on 24 July 1897 at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Christopher and Lissene Catherine Black. Ora Mabel Christopher married Glen Gentry Magruder on 3 June 1915 at Hillsboro, Jefferson Co., Missouri. Ora Mabel Christopher died on 25 March 1975 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, at age 77.¹ She was buried at Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.¹ She lived in March 1966 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.²

MRS. ORA M. MAGRUDER
Mrs. Ora Mable Magruder, 71, of 502 West State, died at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday in St. John's Hospital after a short illness. Mrs. Magruder, a longtime resident of Springfield, was a member of First Baptist Church and the Triple L Club there. She was the widow of Glen Magruder, a former builder here.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Herbert McDougal, 2427 East Bennett, a brother, Larry Christopher, St Louis, three sisters, Mrs. Beulah Bible, Crystal City, Mrs. Ethel Moss, DeSoto; and Aileen, of St. Louis; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Ralph Thieme Chapel with Dr. T.T Crabtree officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery.

The Springfield News-Leader (Springfield, Missouri)
Wed, Mar 26, 1975 ·Page 16.³


She lived in September 1948 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.⁴

     Raymond Larue Christopher was born on 7 May 1942.¹ He was the son of Harold Clayton Christopher Sr. and Margaret Harn. Raymond Larue Christopher died on 16 February 2018 at age 75.

     Richard E. Christopher was born on 2 April 1953 at Isabella, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Harold Clayton Christopher Sr. and Margaret Harn. Richard E. Christopher died on 22 September 1997 at Isabella, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania, at age 44. He was buried at Acklin Cemetery, Luzerne, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.² He lived in September 1958 at Luzerne Twsp., Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.³

     Robert Teasley Christopher was born on 2 February 1879 at Mill Spring, Wayne Co., Missouri.¹ He was the son of William Thomas Christopher and Mary Ann Fears. Robert Teasley Christopher married Zelonia Victoria Bess on 29 June 1902 at St. Francois Co., Missouri. Robert Teasley Christopher died on 15 May 1967 at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis Co., Missouri, at age 88. He was buried at Adams-Hillcrest Cemetery, Bonne Terre, Jefferson Co., Missouri.¹ He began military service on 17 April 1901. He lived in March 1966 at De Soto, Jefferson Co., Missouri.²

     Rosa Bell Christopher was born on 19 June 1877 at Missouri City, Fort Bend Co., Texas.² She was the daughter of William Thomas Christopher and Mary Ann Fears.¹ Rosa Bell Christopher was born in 1881 at Missouri. She married George Washington Parks, son of Marshall Lafayette Parks and Tolthan Ann Vann, on 29 July 1894 at Centerville, Reynolds Co., Missouri.³ Rosa Bell Christopher married Joseph Daniel Medley in 1922.⁴ Rosa Bell Christopher died on 18 March 1944 at DeSoto, Jefferson Co., Missouri, at age 66.⁵ She died on 18 March 1944 at St. Louis, Missouri, at age 66.² She was buried on 20 March 1944 at Bunker Cemetery, Bunker, Reynolds Co., Missouri.^2,5 She lived in January 1944 at Bunker, Reynolds Co., Missouri.⁵ The cause of death was Acute Dilatation of Heart. Influenza Respiratory with Emphysema.⁵

Mrs. Rosa Medley Died March 18
Mrs. Rosa Belle Medley was born in the year of 1877, and passed away March 18, at the age of 66 years, 3 months and 29 days. She was united in marriage to George Parker in 1891, and to this union four children were born. In 1922 she was married to Joe Medley, who preceded her in death three weeks ago. They lived most of their married life in Bunker. Mrs. Medley professed a faith in Christ several years ago, and lived a Christian life until her death.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lena Warfel, of Clyde Park, Mont; three sons, Frank, of Attalla, Ala; Christopher, of Baton Rouge, La., and Preston, of Lovell, Wyo; nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Bunker church by the Rev. Mont Hinson. Interment in the Bunker cemetery was under the direction of Hobson & Grantham.

(**NOTE: Her first husband was George Washington Parks, married in 1894**)

The Salem Post and the Democrat-Bulletin (Salem, Missouri)
Thu, Mar 23, 1944 ·Page 8.⁴

Death Certificate listed parents as William Thomas Christopher and Mary Ann Fears.⁵

     Russell E. Christopher Sr. was born on 2 January 1938.¹ He was the son of Harold Clayton Christopher Sr. and Margaret Harn. Russell E. Christopher Sr. died in 2007.² He was buried at Acklin Cemetery, Brownsville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 He lived in September 1958 at Luzerne Twsp., Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.⁴

     Russell Everett Christopher Jr. was born on 2 July 1959 at East Millsboro, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Russell E. Christopher Sr. Russell Everett Christopher Jr. died in 1995.¹ He was buried at Acklin Cemetery, Brownsville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Walter Clyde Christopher was born on 27 July 1896 at Luzerne, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He married Adna Haney, daughter of Winfield Scott Haney and Elizabeth Hackney Harn. Walter Clyde Christopher died on 18 March 1970 at New Eagle, Washington Co., Pennsylvania, at age 73.^2,1 He was buried at Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery, Brier Hill, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Walter Ryan Christopher was born on 17 May 1920 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Walter Clyde Christopher and Adna Haney. Walter Ryan Christopher died on 29 August 2008 at Fayette Co., Pennsylvania, at age 88. SOURCE: Mildred Harn letter March 1995. He lived in 1978 at Waynesburg, Greene Co., Pennsylvania.

     William Henry Christopher was born on 24 October 1874 at Bonne Terre, St. Francois Co., Missouri.^1,2 He was the son of William Thomas Christopher and Mary Ann Fears. William Henry Christopher married Lissene Catherine Black in June 1893 at Missouri.² William Henry Christopher married Marion Thersesa Houseknecht on 26 June 1924 at Shiloh, St. Clair Co., Illinois. William Henry Christopher died on 24 March 1966 at Plattin Twsp., Jefferson Co., Missouri, at age 91.^1,2 He was buried on 28 March 1966 at Lake Charles Park Cemetery, Bel-Nor, St. Louis Co., Missouri.^3,1,2 William Henry Christopher was a merchant in a general store.¹ The cause of death was Hemiplegia (left), Hypertension, generalized arteriosclerosis.¹

Wm. Christopher Services Today
Former Operator Ozark Cafe, Old 61, Reached 91 Years

The funeral for William H. Christopher was at 10:30 a.m. this morning, Monday, in a chapel of Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiating was the Rev. David N. Yivisaker, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Burial was in Lake Charles Cemetery, St. Louts County.

Mr. Christopher was born near Bonne Terre Oct. 24, 1874, a son of Thomas and Mary Ann (Fears) Christopher. He died March 24 at his home on De Soto Rt. One, after a short illness. Mr. Christopher was 91 years and 5 months of age.

He and Miss Melissa Black, married in 1893, were parents of five children. She is deceased.

In 1924, Mr. Christopher was united in marriage to Miss Marion Houseknecht of Shilo, Ill. Surviving with her are: Two sons, Larry Elmer Christopher, St. Louis; four daughters, Mrs. Ethel Moss, Hillsboro, Mrs. Ora Magruder, Springfield, Mrs. Beulah Bible, Catawissa, and Mrs. Eileen Aubuchon, St. Louis; brother, Robert Christopher, De Soto; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. The Christophers resided near the Ozark Cafe, which they formerly operated. It was a well known stop on old US 61 for many years.

The De Soto Press (De Soto, Missouri)
Mon, Mar 28, 1966 ·Page 1.²

In 1920 William Henry Christopher was a farmer.

     William L. Christopher was born on 18 January 1943 at St. Louis, Missouri.¹ He was the son of Elmer Roy Christopher and Bertha Komerous. William L. Christopher died on 14 April 1999 at Missouri at age 56.¹ He was buried at Lake Charles Park Cemetery, Bel-Nor, St. Louis Co., Missouri.¹

     William Thomas Christopher was born on 8 September 1854 at Illinois. He married Mary Ann Fears, daughter of James Fears and Nancy Ellen Counts, in 1874.¹ William Thomas Christopher married Ellen Pettus on 17 December 1889 at St. Francois Co., Missouri. William Thomas Christopher died on 24 December 1930 at Jefferson Co., Missouri, at age 76.² He was buried at Adams-Hillcrest Cemetery, Bonne Terre, St. Francois Co., Missouri.²

Circuit Court Proceedings
Ellen Christopher vs Wm. T. Christopher, divorce; submission withdrawn and plaintiff takes a non suit.
The De Soto Press (De Soto, Missouri)
Fri, Jan 21, 1916 ·Page 1.³

     Zenobia Jewell Christopher was born on 27 September 1908 at Valles Mines, Jefferson Co., Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Teasley Christopher and Zelonia Victoria Bess. Zenobia Jewell Christopher married Albert Eichelberger in 1926. Zenobia Jewell Christopher married Louis R. Wilson in 1937. Zenobia Jewell Christopher died on 16 January 1992 at Festus, Jefferson Co., Missouri, at age 83.¹ She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, De Soto, Jefferson Co., Missouri.¹

     Eleanor Amanda Christy was born on 6 December 1856 at English River Twsp., Keokuk Co., Iowa.¹ She married Alfred Clifford Voorhies, son of George Washington Voorhies and Calista Jane Dingee, in 1884. Eleanor Amanda Christy died on 21 November 1929 at Glendora, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 72.¹ She was buried at Oakdale Memorial Park, Glendora, Los Angeles Co., California.¹

     Lloyd James Churchill was born on 29 September 1936 at Riverton, Fremont Co., Wyoming. He married Karen Lee Harn, daughter of Ward Steven Harn and Mavis Jeaniece McCabe, on 25 June 1967 at Aloha, Washington Co., Oregon. Lloyd James Churchill died on 15 May 1999 at Oregon at age 62.

     Mary Ellen Ciak married Stephen Costello, son of James Russell Costello Sr. and Janice Callahan, on 7 June 1986 at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Endicott, Broome Co., New York.