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Joseph Murphy Ayers

• Birth*: Joseph Murphy Ayers was born in 1778.

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Lillian Angelina "Ursela" Perrotta

• Birth*: Lillian Angelina "Ursela" Perrotta was born on 8 July 1919 at Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island.
• Marriage*: She married Leland Jack Dunaway, son of James Henry Dunaway and Helen Roselma Thiele, in December 1966 at Thurston County, Washington.
• Death*: Lillian Angelina "Ursela" Perrotta died in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington, in 2014.

• Married Name: As of December 1966,her married name was Dunaway.

Harold Wing "Hal" Rooker

• Birth*: Harold Wing "Hal" Rooker was born on 22 April 1926 at Burley, Cassia County, Idaho.
• Death*: He died in Visalia, Tulare County, California, on 29 August 2005, at the age of 79.

• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Harold Rooker, age 79, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home. He had been a Visalia resident since 1952. He was a retired Southern California Edison employee. Harold was a World War II veteran. He enjoyed dancing, woodcarving, and travel. Survivors include son, Lex Rooker of Norwalk; daughters, Robin Caviglia of Chandler, Ariz., and Tracy Nelms of Woodlake; and grandchildren, Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms. Family Memorial at Harold's residence today. Friends are welcome to call at noon. Arrangements are by Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia.
  Visalia Times-Delta (Visalia, California) 1 Sep 2005 p 14 Thursday on Thursday, 1 September 2005 Visalia, Tulare County, California.

Cecilia M. Hughes

• Birth*: Cecilia M. Hughes was born on 7 October 1864 at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California.
• Marriage*: She married William Marshall Kent, son of Charles Collard Kent and Eliza Ann Gillis, on 19 April 1883 at San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California.
• Death*: Cecilia M. Hughes died in Fresno, Fresno County, California, on 23 December 1947, at the age of 83.

• Married Name: As of 19 April 1883,her married name was Kent.

Shirley Gail Smith

• Birth*: Shirley Gail Smith was born on 28 March 1934 at Republic, Ferry County, Washington.
• Marriage*: She married Douglas Kenneth Sly, son of Douglas Charles Sly and Gladys Esther (?), on 11 April 1953 at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.
• Death*: Shirley Gail Smith died in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, on 1 May 1971, at the age of 37.

Douglas Kenneth Sly

• Birth*: Douglas Kenneth Sly was born on 10 June 1930 at Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
• Marriage*: He married Shirley Gail Smith on 11 April 1953 at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.
• Death*: Douglas Kenneth Sly died in Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland, on 26 February 1988, at the age of 57.
• Burial*: He was buried after 26 February 1988 in Greenwood Memorial Terrace at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.

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Gladys Esther (?)

• Marriage*: Gladys Esther (?) married Douglas Charles Sly, son of Grove Elbert Sly and Edna May Belieu.
• Birth*: Gladys Esther (?) was born on 30 June 1909 at Rossland, Kootenay Boundary Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.
• Death*: She died in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, on 11 October 1989, at the age of 80.

• Married Name: Her married name was Sly.

Nancy Adeline Trosper

• Birth*: Nancy Adeline Trosper was born on 18 January 1827 at Knox County, Kentucky.
• Marriage*: She married Ballard Balton Disney on 26 March 1846 at Knox County, Kentucky.
• Death*: Nancy Adeline Trosper died in Knox County, Kentucky.

• Married Name: As of 26 March 1846,her married name was Disney.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Ballard Balton Disney at Knox County, Kentucky.
• (Witness) Census: Nancy Adeline Trosper appeared on the census of 5 September 1870 in the household of Ballard Balton Disney at Knox County, Kentucky.

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Ballard Balton Disney

• Birth*: Ballard Balton Disney was born in 1822 at Coal Creek, Anderson County, Tennessee.
• Marriage*: He married Nancy Adeline Trosper, daughter of William B. Trosper and Elizabeth Israel, on 26 March 1846 at Knox County, Kentucky.
• Death*: Ballard Balton Disney died in Knox County, Kentucky.

• Census: He appeared on the census of 1850 at Knox County, Kentucky.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 5 September 1870 at Knox County, Kentucky.

Paul Stallard

• Marriage*: Paul Stallard married Rosa Lee "Rosie" Israel, daughter of Lewis Watson Israel and Mary Mabel Davidson.

Paula Rose Stallard

• Birth*: Paula Rose Stallard was born on 12 October 1962 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
• Death*: She died on 29 October 2020, at the age of 58.

• Married Name: As of 2002,her married name was Whitehead.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the The Oak Tree is the clan crest of the Anderson Clan of Scotland, our Clan, and its motto, ‘Stand Sure’, exemplified Paula Rose Stallard Whitehead as she lived her life in this manner.
  
  Paula Rose Stallard Whitehead, age 58, was born on October 12, 1962, at Hotel Dieu, and passed away on October 29, 2020. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Paul and Rosa (Israel) Stallard.
  
  Paula graduated from Archbishop Blenk High School in 1981 and attended Southeastern Louisiana University. In 1992, following treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, she was a member of the last graduating class of Charity School of Nursing in New Orleans. Paula served as a registered nurse in multiple settings in the Asheville, North Carolina area. She earned a Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Education in College Teaching and Learning from Walden University, and was a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE). She taught in the nursing programs at South College in Asheville, NC and Western Governors University, all while battling breast cancer.
  
  She was preceded in death by her father; her brother, Phillip Stallard; and her maternal and paternal grandparents; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
  
  She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Craig Whitehead; her daughter, Melissa Davidson and son-in-law Justin Davidson; her mother, Rosa; sisters and brothers-in-law, Amy (Stallard) and Bob Ramsak and Heather (Stallard) and David Anderson; nieces and nephews, Katie (Anderson) and Brent Charles Alexander, Carrie, Landrum, and Brendan Anderson; step-nieces and nephews, Rob, Rhonda, Derek, Rachel, Seth, Kelly, Matt and Wendy Ramsak and Megan and Shane Dickerson; several step great nieces and nephews; many aunts, uncles and cousins in her Stallard and Israel families; sister-in-law Susanne (Whitehead) and Mark Walker, her dog, Pogeaux; and other extended family and friends.
  
  Paula showed her love for her daughter, parents, husband, and other family members in many ways. She was talented at arts, crafts, and sewing, and created beautiful dresses, costumes, decorations and gifts for her family. Paula also enjoyed cooking and baking, for every-day meals, and especially for holidays and special occasions. She made wonderful desserts, cookies and cakes for weddings, parties, and Christmas celebrations. She participated for several years in the National Gingerbread House Competition in Asheville, NC, placing in the top 10 nationally in 2013.
  
  Paula always liked to laugh and have a good time. She made many happy memories at family gatherings, Mardi Gras parades, festivals, parties, graduations, and vacations. Her family always included at least one dog and/or cat. She and Craig enjoyed gardening and keeping bees for several years at their home in Candler, North Carolina. After moving to Gulfport, Mississippi, Paula enjoyed being in her new home, reconnecting with old friends, and spending time with family.
  
  The family would like to thank the ICU doctors, nurses, technicians, and other staff at Ocean Springs Hospital for their exceptional care and dedication, as well as the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospice Care Center. Special thanks to Dr. Allison Wall for her loving care.
  
  At Paula’s request, there will be no formal service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society, or St. Joseph Hospice of Gulfport.
  
  RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family after 29 October 2020.

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