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     Thelma Esther Phillips was born on 21 November 1909 at Park Co. (probably), MT.¹ She was the daughter of William Phillips and Lottie Briggs.² Thelma Esther Phillips married Francis Marion Sonner, son of Homer Sonner and Lulu M. Swigart.¹ Thelma Esther Phillips died in August 1985 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 75 Dates per SSDI, last residence Duarte.

     Thomas Phillips married Rachel Bates, daughter of Joseph Bates and Mary Lincoln, on 13 November 1716 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA.

     Thomas Jefferson Phillips married Zerveld Arms.

     Thomas Jefferson Phillips Jr. was born on 18 December 1863 at Wayne Co., IL. He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Phillips and Zerveld Arms. Thomas Jefferson Phillips Jr. married Martha Emmaline Hayworth, daughter of John Wesley Hayworth and Matilda Ann Eli, on 20 December 1885 at Corydon, Wayne Co., IA. Thomas Jefferson Phillips Jr. and Martha Emmaline Hayworth were divorced before 1914. Thomas Jefferson Phillips Jr. died on 11 February 1952 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 88. He was buried in February 1952 at Xenia, Clay Co., IL.

     Vera Irene Phillips was born on 28 September 1921 at Sewal, Wayne Co., IA. She was the daughter of Edgar Lewis Phillips and Clora May Bettis. Vera Irene Phillips married Royce Ralph Hefner, son of Ralph Hefner and Erna Short, on 5 April 1944 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, two children to this marriage. Vera Irene Phillips died on 31 March 2006 at Sundance, Crook Co., WY, at age 84.

     Viola Lorene Phillips was born on 8 June 1926 at Sewal, Wayne Co., IA. She was the daughter of Edgar Lewis Phillips and Clora May Bettis. Viola Lorene Phillips married R. J. Vance, son of Charles Vance and Gladys Jackson, on 8 November 1946 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, two children to this marriage. Viola Lorene Phillips died on 5 July 1974 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 48.

     Virgil Earl Phillips was born on 17 September 1918 at Almota, Whitman Co., WA.¹ He was the son of Earl Phillips and Gladys June Schnebly. Virgil Earl Phillips died on 12 February 2000 at Springfield, Delaware Co., PA, at age 81.

     Virginia Margaret Phillips was born on 25 October 1911 at Pierce Co. (probably), WA, per SSDI. Censuses are more consistent with 1912.¹ She was the daughter of Charles J. Phillips and Ferne Healey.¹ Virginia Margaret Phillips died on 21 October 1985 at Pierce Co., WA, at age 73.
Note: Apparently did not marry.

     Wayne Richard Phillips was born on 17 February 1918 at Wayne Co., IA. He was the son of Cecil Marion Phillips and Loala Kint. Wayne Richard Phillips married Elverda Louise Rush, daughter of Isaac G. Rush and Dollie Marie McCullough, on 29 September 1941 at Bethany, Harrison Co., MO. Wayne Richard Phillips died on 7 April 2012 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 94 OBITUARY:

Wayne Richard Phillips, son of Cecil M. and Loala (Kint) Phillips, was born February 17, 1918, in Wayne County, Iowa and passed away April 6, 2012 at the Prime Nursing & Rehab Center in Des Moines.
He was united in marriage to Elverda Louise Rush on September 29, 1941 in Bethany, Missouri. He and Elverda were both life-long residents of Wayne County where they farmed for over 43 years before retiring and moving to Corydon. After Elverda's death in 2005, Wayne remained in his home until November 2009 when he moved to Our House in Corydon.
Wayne was a member of the Corydon First Baptist Church where he had served as a trustee and was also a member of the Men's Fellowship. He was also a member of the N.F.O.
His parents, Cecil and Loala Phillips, wife Elverda and one great granddaughter preceded him in death.
Wayne is survived by his daughter Janet Petty of Des Moines, grandchildren Ruth Alison Weiss and husband Devin of Riverside, New Jersey and Janel Cooper of Crawfordville, Florida, and four great grandchildren. Other survivors include his brother Wilbur Phillips of Marshalltown, brother-in-law Wilbur Rush of Centerville, sister-in-law Wilma Hellyer of Springfield, Missouri, and several cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

He was buried in April 2012 at Corydon Cemetery, Corydon, Wayne Co., IA.

     Weldon D. Phillips was born on 26 August 1960 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX; son of Weldon Andrew and Ernestine Allen (Noble) Phillips. He married Kimberly Joan Godwin, daughter of Lt. Jerry Dan Godwin and Betty Jean Whitten, on 19 August 1980 at Dallas Co., TX. Weldon D. Phillips and Kimberly Joan Godwin were divorced on 31 August 1981 at Dallas Co., TX. Weldon D. Phillips died on 1 June 2002 at age 41.

     Wilbur Phillips was born in October 1924 at Wayne Co., IA. He was the son of Cecil Marion Phillips and Loala Kint.

     William Phillips was born on 25 December 1834 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He married Lydia Swartz, daughter of George Swartz and Sarah Warner, on 15 March 1867 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ William Phillips died on 9 August 1915 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 80.¹

     William Phillips was born circa 1890 at Minnesota.¹ He married Lottie Briggs on 20 August 1909 at Park Co., MT.¹

     William Thomas Grant Phillips was born on 26 May 1865 at Myrtle Creek, Douglas Co., OR. He married Effie Evelyn Sheerer. William Thomas Grant Phillips died on 31 January 1944 at Whitman Co., WA, at age 78.

     William Vernon Phillips was born in 1875. He married Florence Louise Starr, daughter of Charles Edwin Starr and Isabelle H. Kemmerer. William Vernon Phillips died in 1935.

     William Vernon Phillips was born in 1912. He was the son of William Vernon Phillips and Florence Louise Starr. William Vernon Phillips died in 1927.

     William Weiland Phillips was born on 4 August 1925 at Garrison, McLean Co., ND. He was the son of Neptune Seraphine Phillips and Lulu Mae Christian. William Weiland Phillips married Marlene Lillian March.

     Pleasant Edward Phillipy was born on 14 November 1898 at Labette Co., KS. He was the son of Wilbert Willis Phillipy and Minnie May Wade. Pleasant Edward Phillipy married Jeanette Elvira Henage, daughter of James Kerr Henage and Etta Mae Shankle. Pleasant Edward Phillipy died in May 1965 at Orange Co., CA, at age 66.

     Wilbert Willis Phillipy was born on 28 June 1869 at Ohio. He married Minnie May Wade. Wilbert Willis Phillipy died on 29 November 1941 at Liberal, Seward Co., KS, at age 72.

     Kerry Philmalee was the son of Ronald Philmalee. Kerry Philmalee died on 2 July 1998.

     Ronald Philmalee died on 15 September 1991. He was buried on 17 September 1991 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, Boone Co., NE.

     Raymond Philo was born on 13 September 1916 at Ft. Wayne, Allen Co., IN. He married Estella Marie Whyman, daughter of Ralph William Whyman and Elvira Emily Collins, on 3 June 1961. Raymond Philo and Estella Marie Whyman were divorced circa 1977.

     William H. Philpot was born on 13 September 1853 at Ohio. He married Sarah Ann Wilson, daughter of Samuel Wilson and Ann Eliza Brashear, on 13 September 1908 at Monroe Co., OH, William was first married to Emma Catherine Harlan (1855-1905.) William H. Philpot died on 6 May 1932 at Summerfield, Noble Co., OH, at age 78. He was buried in May 1932 at Eastern Cemetery, Summerfield, Noble Co., OH, Findagrave #53285277.

     Cassius Patrick Phipps was born on 22 April 1871 at Floyd Co., IN, SS Applications and Claims Index ; son of George and Julia (Willie) Phipps.¹ He married Lucinda May Kirtley on 25 June 1892 at Jeffersonville, Clark Co., IN. Cassius Patrick Phipps died in 1956. He was buried in 1956 at Sellersburg Cemetery, Sellersburg, Clark Co., IN, Findagrave #50212480.

     Douglas Allen Phipps was born on 24 September 1960 at Alameda Co., CA. He was the son of Jim Dale Phipps and Carol Marie Romesha. Douglas Allen Phipps died on 7 October 2000 at Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 40. Cause of death: Cancer. He was buried in October 2000 at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, Stanislaus Co., CA, Findagrave #31253982.

     Frank Douglas Phipps was born on 6 January 1895 at Clark Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Cassius Patrick Phipps and Lucinda May Kirtley. Frank Douglas Phipps married Ida Mae Cooley, daughter of James Edgar Cooley and Lenna M. Dow, on 30 June 1919 at Floyd Co., IN. Frank Douglas Phipps died in April 1979 at Floyd Co. (probably), IN, at age 84. He was buried in 1979 at Sellersburg Cemetery, Sellersburg, Clark Co., IN, Findagrave #50545153.

     Harry Phipps was born on 18 November 1907 at Okmulgee Co. (probably), OK.^1,2 He married Arminta Marie Willhite on 15 August 1924 at Kusa, Okmulgee Co., OK. Harry Phipps died on 1 March 1980 at Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 72.

     Jim Dale Phipps was born on 19 September 1932 at Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of Harry Phipps and Arminta Marie Willhite.¹ Jim Dale Phipps married Carol Marie Romesha, daughter of William McKinley Romesha and Ruth Marie Lemke, on 27 July 1951 at Stanislaus Co., CA. Jim Dale Phipps died on 25 August 2009 at Ceres, Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 76

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

JIM DALE PHIPPS SEP 19, 1932 - AUG 25, 2009 Jim Dale Phipps, age 76, was found dead in his Ceres home on Tuesday. He began Ceres Cable TV, owned multiple Almond Ranches in the area and founded and owned River Oaks Golf Course. He attended Ceres High School where he met his future bride, Carol Marie Romesha. They married on July 27, 1951 and moved to Fremont in 1958, where Jim was in the insurance business. With his wife he developed a very successful real estate business. Jim's health prompted the couple to move to an almond ranch in Hickman in 1970. Mr. Phipps moved back to Ceres in 1973. Jim started the first Ceres cable TV franchise. In 1979, Jim and Carol developed River Oaks Golf Course in Ceres. Both Jim and Carol ran the businesses with family members. Mr. Phipps helped to start the Junior Golf program at River Oaks, ultimately introducing the sport of golf to over 8,000 area youth. He also used the golf course to raise tens of thousands of dollars for Community Hospice and Ceres High School. Carol Phipps died a year ago on August 31, 2008. Mr. Phipps' personal life was punctuated with a series of tragedies. He watched three of his sons pass away. Son William H. Phipps died in an airplane crash in Alaska, Douglas A. Phipps died of cancer, and son Robert L. Phipps, a member of the Ceres City Council, died of a heart attack at age 44 on December 2, 2007. He leaves behind two children, Michael D. Phipps of Ceres and Janis M. Phipps of Hughson; six grandchildren, Jared Phipps of Cabo San Lucas, Jonathan Carmean and Dustin Phipps, both of Hughson, Kristen Phipps of Hickman, Lindsay Phipps of Riverbank, and Amanda Phipps of San Luis Obispo; two great grandchildren and his dog Buffer. A visitation will be held 4-7 PM, Sunday, August 30, 2009 followed by a 10 AM, chapel service, Monday, August 31, 2009; both at Lakewood Funeral Home. Burial following the service at Lakewood Memorial Park. After the interment, a Celebration of Life will be at Ceres Community Center, 2701 4th Street, Ceres, CA 95307. Remembrances may be made to: Community Hospice Foundation, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto, CA 95356-9259 or River Oaks Jr Golf, 3441 Golf Links Rd, Ceres, CA 95307.

He was buried in August 2009 at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, Stanislaus Co., CA, Findagrave #41662098.

     Karl Douglas Phipps was born on 3 October 1960 at Clark Co., IN. He was the son of Russell D. Phipps and Cletus Louise Armstrong. Karl Douglas Phipps died on 11 February 1973 at Children's Hospital, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, at age 12

Obituary -- The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky; Tuesday, 13 FEB 1973, p.6 (Newspapers.com):

SELLERSBURG – Karl Douglas Phipps, 12, son of Mr. And Mrs. Russell D. Phipps, 8217 Hwy. 60, died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday at Children’s Hospital, Louisville.

He was a member of the Sellersburg Church of Christ.

Surviving besides his parents are two sisters, Janet L. and Joyce M. Phipps, both at home; his grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Frank D. Phipps, New Albany, and Mrs. Eulalia Kursner, Sellersburg.

Funeral, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Haas-Garr Funeral Home. Burial, Sellersburg Cemetery. The body will be at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Monday.

He was buried in February 1973 at Sellersburg Cemetery, Sellersburg, Clark Co., IN, Findagrave #58113611.

     Karl E. Phipps was born circa August 1922 at Clark Co. (probably), IN. He was the son of Frank Douglas Phipps and Ida Mae Cooley. Karl E. Phipps began military service in October 1942 WW II service, U.S. Army, Co. "A", 119th Infantry, 30th Div., PFC, killed in action. He died on 21 August 1944 at La Parce, France,

OBITUARY - New Albany, Indiana Ledger, Friday, September 15, 1944; page 5 column 4:

Army Reports Death In Action Of Karl Phipps

Former NAHS Athlete And Band Member, Overseas Since February, First Reported Missing In Action; Had Returned To Front After Recovering From Wounds

Pfc. Karl E. Phipps, 22, was reported killed in action in France on August 21, according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Phipps, Charlestown Rd., Tuesday. He had previously been reported missing in action and had been wounded August 9.

A native of New Albany, Pfc. Phipps was a graduate of the High School and well known there for his interest in band work and basketball. He would have been in the Army two years in October and had served overseas since February. He was formerly employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.

Besides his parents Pfc. Phipps is survived by a brother, Pfc. Russell D. Phipps.


New Albany, Indiana Ledger & Tribune ; Friday, October 6, 1944; page 5 column 6:

MEMORIAL RITES FOR KARL PHIPPS TO BE HELD SUNDAY

Memorial services for Karl E. Phipps, 22, who was killed in action in France on August 21, will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ, Sellersburg, Sunday, Oct.. 8.

A native of New Albany and a graduate of Senior High School, Pfc. Phipps was a former employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Phipps, Charlestown Rd. and a brother, Pfc. Russell D. Phipps.


He was buried at Sellersburg Cemetery, Sellersburg, Clark Co., IN, Findagrave #50544520.