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1901
Logan Herald Journal, March 4, 2018
Mabel Lorraine Riggs Bassett (Picture included)
1928 ? 2018

On March 2, 2018, Lorraine decided it was time to check in on her sweetheart, Calvin, and see what projects he has been working on in heaven.
Lorraine was born on April 30, 1928, to George Albert Perkins Riggs and Mabel Leishman Scott Riggs. She was the youngest of seven. In this life she was blessed to have her siblings be some of her closest friends. She cherished and loved each of them. And enjoyed telling adventures they had of floating the river, and shearing sheep.
But her greatest adventure of all started one day while she was waiting on a customer at the counter of the Woolworth Store in Logan, Utah. A young man leaned over to his buddy, pointed at her and said. "I'm going to marry that girl one day" and he did!
On February 12, 1951, George Calvin Bassett and Mabel Lorraine Riggs were married in the Logan LDS Temple.
Lorraine was the perfect example of love, compassion, loyalty and an inspiring example of a devoted wife. Calvin was her world, and she was his. It didn't matter what was going on as long as they were together that's all that mattered. Together they started their own business - Cache Valley Roofing Company. They enjoyed raising calves in the North Forty (a small patch of grass in the back of their home), building the family cabin in Blacksmith Fork Canyon, traveling to Wendover for a weekend retreat, and making sure the deer had plenty of food during the winter. But together their greatest love in this world was their children: Teresa, Stan, and Craig.
Lorraine was known for her love of animals and has not only been the mother of her own children, but to many orphaned cats, dogs, birds, skunks, lambs, raccoons and baby pigs. She was the one who you would call if you saw a stray dog or cat walking the streets, or if you had an injured animal that needed some care. On October 8, 1980 Lorraine was the top story of The Cache Citizen paper. The article highlighted her love and compassion towards animals. One story that is told in the article is of her "Baby Deer". Hearing Lorraine tell this story warmed the hearts of many. Not to mention her giggling along the way while telling it. The article reads as followed:
"When Mrs. Bassett was a youngster her father, a sheep rancher, brought home a young fawn whose mother who had been killed. She raised it on a bottle and the two almost become inseparable. "It would come down with me every morning to the bus. Then it would be back home. About 3:30pm it was there waiting for me." She recalls "Everywhere I'd go here would come this deer..." What the article doesn't tell you is that she literally means everywhere! One afternoon she went to the show with her friends, halfway during the show her Baby Deer comes walking down the isle of the theater! This is a priceless memory that as friends and family we will forever hold close to our hearts.
She survived by three children and one daughter-in-law, Teresa, Stanley C. (Sandra) and Craig Bassett; two grandchildren, Amber (Thayne) and Cody; and one great grandson Calvin Grant.
A viewing will be held in Lorraine's honor on Wednesday March 7, 2018, at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center from 6:00-8:00pm.
A graveside service will be held the following day Thursday March 8, 2018, at the Hyrum City Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. 550 E Main St Hyrum, UT. Friends and family are welcome to join us in celebrating Lorraine's life.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes for you to make a donation in Lorraine's honor to the Willow Park Zoo in Logan, Utah. To make a donation you can visit this website hppts://willowparkzoo.wixsite.com/home or you can visit the park at 419 W 700 S Logan, Utah.
As a family we would like to thank the staff members who have cared for Lorraine at the Rocky Mountain Rehabilitation Center and to Dr. Michael Stones. You have been a blessing to our family and we will be eternally grateful for you. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.allenmortuaries.net.
 
Riggs, Mabel Lorraine (I464)
 
1902
Logan Herald Journal, Utah, 25 June 2022
Betty Sharon Bassett
1933 ? 2022

Betty Sharon Bassett, 88, passed away on June 20, 2022 at Sunshine Terrace in Logan, Utah.

Sharon lived in the family home in Wellsville for many of her later years. Along with her precocious cats, before moving back to Wellsville, she worked and retired from Hillfield.

Sharon along with her sister Joyce, were very close and spent many happy hours together throughout her life. Joyce was always there for Sharon whenever she needed or wanted anything.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; father; Royce C. Bassett and mother; Afton Peterson Bassett, sisters; Joyce Bassett Strebel sister; Della Mae Bassett, brothers; Warren and Jarvis Bassett. Sharon is survived by her two brothers; Bill and Jim Bassett and a sister; Shonie Harris.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Sunshine Terrace Foundation in Logan, Utah. Funeral services are under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary, and condolences may be shared at www.allmortuaries.com.
 
Bassett, Betty Sharon (I504)
 
1903
Logan Herald, December 4, 2016
James Van Miller (Picture included)
April 6, 1957 ? Dec. 2, 2016

Cache Valley lost a very unique and special man on Thursday, Dec 2, 2016. One cannot convey here all the love, wisdom, energy and compassion displayed by this man over the course of his 59 years. He was born on April 6, 1957. He was the first born son of James Paul and Mary Joyce Darley Miller. He lived his entire life in Hyrum where he received his schooling and graduated in 1975. In 1978 he married his best friend and love of his life Wende Bassett. This was one of the happiest days of his life. Other joyous days were the birth of their three children. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His religion was very private and important part of his life. Van loved the outdoors. He found great satisfaction as a master craftsman in construction and roofing. He was never a fan of a suit and tie. He was most comfortable in his seven layers of clothing. He loved to trap and fish. In his youth he won many first place trophies motocross racing. He will be especially missed when hunting season rolls around again. He loved to hunt both deer and pheasant with his children and grandchildren. We will miss his sometimes quiet demeanor, sly sense of humor, teasing way, and the help and guidance he offered to people in need. The light has gone out in Van's back yard. There will be one less campfire in Hyrum. He found great comfort in his nightly ritual of a back yard campfire. He was a firm believer that the most meaningful and truthful conversations result around a fire. He enjoyed sharing it with one and all. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Joyce, one brother Marty his grandparents, and his BELOVED ETERNAL WIFE Wende. He is survived by his children Joshua Van (Blaire), Heidi Joyce (Shaun) Carson N. (Keirshia) and the joy of his life his grandchildren, Dawson, Wende, Hudson, Navy, Lincoln, and stepson, his father James Paul (Suzann) Miller, sisters, Michelle Summers, Jill Lowe, Jann Leishman, brothers Jamie and Jeff Miller. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday Dec 7, 2016, at the Hyrum 3rd Ward LDS Chapel 95 North 675 West Hyrum. Friends and family may come from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday evening Dec. 6, 2016, at the same location and on Wed. morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Burial will take place in the Hyrum City Cemetery. "Keep the fire burning Dad, until we meet again". We love you. Funeral service under the direction of Cache Valley Mortuary 3207 N. Main North Logan 435-787-8514. Share a memory of James Van at www.cvmortuary.
 
Miller, James Van (I558)
 
1904
Logansport Pharos-Tribune, December 27, 1987
Herbert W. Bassett

MONTICELLO?Herbert W. Bassett, 42, formerly of Monticello, died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday in the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Marion. He was a patient for several months. Born June 14, 1945, in Biloxi, Miss., he was the son of Donald A. and Ida Mae Whitmore Bassett. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church. He lived in Monticello most of his life. He was an Army veteran serving in the military police. Surviving are three children, Paul, Tina and Joe; a brother, Donald Guy (Bassett) Lebanon, and two sisters, Donna Mae Rundell, Broomfield, Colo., and Joan Campbell, Monticello. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Miller-Voorhis Funeral Home with Rev. William Weckerly officiating. Graveside rites will be at 3p.m. Monday in Tonica, I11., cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home an hour prior to the service.
 
Bassett, Herbert W. (I00513)
 
1905
Los Angeles Daily News, February 25, 2015
Ruth Weathermon Bassett
December 17, 1931 ? February 18, 2015

Predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years, Dale Clark Bassett. She is survived by their children: Twila Bassett, Carol Lee (Dinnis) and Chad Bassett (Erika); grandchildren, Savonne, Kristen and Kyle; great grandchildren, Dominique and Ash.

Memorial to be held Saturday, February 28th, 2:00 p.m., at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4450 Briggs Ave., Montrose, CA 91020. Directors: Crippen Mortuary.
 
Weathermon, Ruth (I25221)
 
1906
Louisiana Funeral Home Notice and Obituaries, Saturday, 6 June 2026
Robert Hugh Bass

Graveside services for Mr. Robert Hugh Bass, of Wisner, will be 2:00PM Sunday, June 7, 2026, at South Central Baptist Cemetery with John Horne officiating. Interment will directly follow under the direction of Young?s Community Memorial Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 11:30AM until 1:30PM, Sunday at the funeral home.
Mr. Bass was born September 12, 1952, in Wisner, LA and passed from this life on June 4, 2026, in Wisner, LA at the age of 73. He was employed as an electrician and retired with LA DOTD in Chase, LA, but was considered a ?jack of all trades?. He was known to design, repair, and build anything he could imagine in his mind, and any request someone presented him with. His favorite things to do was work in his woodshop, hunting, and sitting on his porch drinking coffee, especially with friends and family. Robert was known as a kind, friendly, and generous person, with a sense of humor, always joking around with others and making people laugh. He would help anyone who asked of him and didn?t hesitate to give the shirt off his back Most of all, he loved his family, especially his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy. He will be greatly missed, for he was greatly loved.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Pearl and Joyce Bass; his brother, Bryan Bass; his niece, Andrea Bass; and his brother-in-law, Mack Harris, Sr.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Billie Bass of Wisner; his children, Brandon Bass and wife, Tara, Dana Bass, all of Wisner; his grandchildren, Matt Bass and wife, Regina, Leigh Bass, Emily Bass, Samantha Bass, all of Wisner; one sister, Joan Harris; one brother, Matthew Bass and wife, Lisa; two nephews, Mack Harris, Jr. and Alan Harris; one niece, Taryn Pearson; also survived by a host of extended family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Rodney Rials, Will Beatty, Brett Walley, Brad Beaube, David Stevens, and Billy Parker. Honorary pall??bearer will be John Horne.
 
Bass, Robert Hugh (I8987)
 
1907
Low Country Cremation & Burial ? Reidsville, 8 Feburary 2023
Katherine Bass

Katherine Lynn Bass, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 2, 1930, to Daniel and Kate (Collins) Lynn in Collins. Even though she was born in a small town, she had big time dreams. She left Tattnall County after graduation and would go on to attend St. Luke's College of Health Science where she would attain her degree and become a Registered Nurse. Never one to stop learning, she would further her education at the University of Alabama Birmingham where she would graduate with her master's and become a nurse anesthetist. She would ply her skills in medicine in Arab, Alabama before moving to Reidsville in 1974. Once "home" she would finish out her career at Tattnall Memorial Hospital. Following her retirement, she was able to devote more time to various causes including the V.F.W. Auxiliary, the Pink Ladies, and a vital member of Reidsville United Methodist Church, now known as Grace Pointe. Whatever the endeavor, she had a heart of service and loved helping people. In her free time, she would, more often than not, be found in her yard attending to her flowers and manicuring her grounds. A lifetime spent in service to others and working to make the world a better place; she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl H. Bass, Sr; her siblings, Eva Lee Pittman, Lois Giebner, Carolyn Martin, Gene Lynn, D.J. Lynn, Edward Harold Lynn and Inez Marie Lynn and her granddaughter, Julie Bass Sikes.
She is survived by her children, Deborah "Debbie" (John) Adams of Warrenton, Carl H. "Chuck" (Kathy) Bass, Jr. of Glennville, Daniel "Danny" (Alana) Bass of Vestavia, AL, Dr. Richard (Paula) Bass of Eastman, Bruce (Angie) Bass of Rome and Katherine (John) Peebles of Thomson; siblings, Sue Nell Farmer of Panama City, FL, Lavanda (Jackie) Lynn of Collins and Wendell (Lyndal) Lynn of Collins; 15 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; special caregivers, Toy Powell, Lori Ross, and the ladies from Willow Pond; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 10, 2023, beginning at 10:00am at the Grace Pointe Church in Reidsville with the funeral services to follow at 11:00am with Dr. John Crosby and Reverend Steve Posey officiating. Interment will follow in the Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Wendell Lynn, Jr, Van Lynn, Hunter Davis, Cade Sikes, Tyler Bass, and Stephen Bass
Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Lynn, Richard "Rick" Lynn and members of the VFW post 7764 and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary members.
Memorials may be given to Grace Point or VFW Post 7764, or Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist Church.
Low Country Cremation and Burial is serving the family of Mrs. Katherine Lynn Bass.




 
Katherine Lynn (I65)
 
1908
Lowell Daily Citizen and News, Massachusetts, Tuesday, June 8, 1875
Cyrus Bassett

This morning, Cyrus Bassett died at his home on Fayette street, after a brief illness. He was a native of North Bridgewater, and was in his 66th year. The Good Templars, of which he was a member, are to attend his funeral in a body.


1870 Federal Census of Lowell, Middlesex County, MA (11 Aug 1870)
Cyrus Bassett 56 M Massachusetts Blacksmith
Elizabeth 38 F Ireland Keeping House
Cynthia 17 F Massachusetts Works in Cotton Mill
Mary Riley 17 F England Works in Cotton Mill
Jennie Riley 13 F New Hampshire At school
Cyrus Bassett 3 M Massachusetts At home
Elizabeth 5/12 F Massachusetts At home

Cyrus was the first Bassett to settle in Lowell, Massachusetts. He married three times. Cyrus converted to Catholicism from Episcopalianism on his wedding day when he married (3) Elizabeth Riley on 6 Jan 1866 in Lowell, Massachusetts.
 
Bassett, Cyrus (I09093)
 
1909
Lowell Sun, August 27, 2014
Rena M. Gaudette
of Lowell

LOWELL, MA -- Rena M. Gaudette, 90, of Lowell, MA formerly of North Chelmsford died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at the Life Care Center in Billerica, MA.

Born in North Chelmsford, she was the daughter of the late Philip Napoleon and Grace (Bessette) Gaudette. Rena was raised in N. Chelmsford and attended the Chelmsford School System.

Rena retired in 1989 from the Brady Business Forms Company, where she worked as a machine operator. She had previously worked for the Uxbridge Mills, the Churchill Manufacturing Company, the McGowen Educator Cracker Company, and the U.S. Rubber Co.

She was a communicant of the Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Lowell and a member of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sociality.

Rena volunteered at the House of Hope and the Lowell Food Pantry for many years.

She is survived by three sisters, Alma Knight of Johnsonville, SC, Theresa Knight of Manchester, NH and Rita Ayotte of Lowell; one sister-in-law, Gabriel Gaudette of Lowell and thirty-three nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the late Louis Gaudette, Raymond Gaudette, Victor Gaudette, Normand Gaudette, Gilbert Gaudette and Rose Richards.

GAUDETTE -- Rena M. Gaudette, of Lowell, MA died August 26, 2014. Visiting hours Thurs. 4 to 7 P.M. Funeral Fri. at 8A.M. from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST., CHELMSFORD, with a funeral Mass at 9A.M. at St. John the Evangelist Church in Chelmsford. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chelmsford. Memorials may be made in her name to the Lowell General Hospital Cancer Center, 295 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01852ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com.
 
Gaudette, Rena M. (I16601)
 
1910
Lowell Sun, December 15, 2015
Althea C. Bassett of Lowell, 95 (Picture included)

LOWELL -- Althea (Collins) Bassett, 95, passed away peacefully December 10 at D'Youville Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur J. Bassett.

She was born in Billerica on September 26, 1920. She was the daughter of Josiah Hardwick and Albertha Hatfield Collins.

An honors graduate of Lowell High School, she attended Katherine Gibbs Business School in Boston prior to a successful Lowell real estate business with her husband. They both enjoyed a happy retirement in Boynton Beach, Florida.

Althea treasured her many enduring friendships in the Lowell area and Florida. Known for her sense of humor, she loved nothing better than getting together for some funny stories. We all remember for fifty years her double table bridge parties. She will be deeply missed.

She is survived by sons James Arthur and Robert of Lowell, son Stephen and his wife Gail Richardson-Bassett of Garland, TX; sister Judith Downs of Middleton, MA; as well as many nieces and nephews.
 
Collins, Althea (I20)
 
1911
Lowell Sun, Massachusetts, June 19, 2021
Dorothy Ann Quigley, Windham NH

Dorothy Ann "Dottie" Quigley, 81, of Windham, NH passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the Parkland Medical Center in Derry, NH. She was born on March 27, 1940 to Dorothy (Baxter) and Joseph F. Bassett. Dorothy was raised in Lowell and Tyngsborough, where she was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, in the class of 1958.

Dorothy married the love of her life, Donald Quigley on December 26, 1959 while he was on leave from the Marine Corps. The couple raised their family in Tyngsborough and later moved to Windham, NH.

Dottie loved taking vacations to the beach, especially to her cherished condo in Rye, spending countless hours at Wallis Sands Beach. Dottie and Don loved going on cruises together, typically exploring different countries and beaches, whether as a couple or while traveling with family and friends.

Family was a prime importance to Dottie, she was known as always being the hostess for holidays and family gatherings. Known to her grandsons as "Nini," these boys were absolutely her pride and joy. The cherished name was created by her oldest grandson. She relished the time spent with them, never missing a game, school event or having them over for sleepovers and rootbeer floats.

Dorothy is predeceased by three precious angels, their stillborn children; and her beloved son, Michael Quigley who passed March 1, 2017. She was always so proud of the fact that he called her the funniest person he knew. She is also predeceased by her sister, Judith Buckjune who passed away in 2000. Dottie and Judy were thick as thieves and had mastered the art of the Irish goodbye to the delight of their daughters.

Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Donald Quigley; her daughter, Linda Quigley of Nashua, NH and her fiance Jim Perry; her grandsons, Nicholas Reed, Infantryman, US Army in Fort Drum, NY and Jackson Reed of Nashua; her siblings, Joseph F. Bassett Jr. and his wife Lona of Floral City, FL, Mary-Ellen Reed and her husband William of Nashua, NH, and John Bassett and his wife Terry of Middle Grove, NY; and several nieces and nephews to whom she was know to as Aunt Dottie Ann; She was also "Nini" to her bonus grandson, Colin Reed of Worcester, MA as well as to many close friends in Largo, FL and in Rye, NH.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for the compassion and care of the nurses and doctors at the Parkland Medical Center.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday evening, June 22nd from 4-7pm at the Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 range Rd, Windham, NH.

A Funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Wednesday morning at 10:30am at St. Mark's Church, 1 South Road, Londonderry, NH. Interment will follow at the NH State Veteran's, Cemetery in Boscawen, NH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer?s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601.

For directions or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.carrierfuneralhome.com.
 
Bassett, Dorothy Ann (I17266)
 
1912
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home & Crematory
William Darline Bass
December 5, 1928 ? November 28, 1982

William Darline Bass age 54, formerly of Atlus, Oklahoma died in Amarillo, Texas. November 28, 1982.

William was born November 28, 1982, in Altus, Oklahoma to Calvin and Pearl (Williams) Bass.
He worked for Potter County Road and Bridge Division. William served in the US Navy and Army Korean War. William was a 32nd Mason and Shriner.

Graveside services for William Darline Bass are scheduled for Thursday, December 2, 1982 at 11:00 am at Altus Cemetery, Rev. Carl McCoy officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Tims Funeral Home.

William Darline Bass is survived by two sons, Dale Bass, Amarillo, Texas; Jimmy Bass, Amarillo, Texas; two daughters, Terry McKinley, Amarillo, Texas; Janis Bass, Amarillo, Texas; two sisters, Minnie L. Allen, Pampa, Texas; Helen Masini, Glory, California; five grandchildren.
 
Bass, William Darline (I227)
 
1913
Loyless Funeral Home
Alice M. Bessette
March 8, 1920 ? August 31, 2014

BESSETTE, Alice M., 94, of Land O? Lakes, Florida passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014. She moved to Florida from Rhode Island in 1996. Alice retired from Health-Tex, where she made children?s clothing. She is preceded in death by her only son, Ronald; and five siblings; Mae, Rhoda, Freddie, Charles, and Helen. She is survived by her two sisters, Emily and Florence; three grandchildren, Lori, Amy and Ronnie and their significant others, Brian Fisk, Steve Gray and Lorrie Carlock; four great-grandchildren, Bryson, Bowen , Kyle and Brent. A special thanks to nurse Gail Clemson from Gulfside Regional Hospice. Lori would like to acknowledge her sons Bryson and Bowen, and her partner Brian, for the support, care, and love that surrounded grandma in her last years.
 
Carter, Alice M. (I16642)
 
1914
LPJ, 26 April 1888

Michael Bass who died in this city, Sunday, the 15th inst., was born at Bayton, Germany, March 24, 1818, and emigrated to his country in 1831, landing at New Orleans. From there he went to Louisville, Ky., where, in August, 1839, he took out naturalization papers in the court of that place. He married there and came to Louisiana in the spring of 1846, where he resided up to the time of his death. Four children were the result of this union ? Michael, Edawrd, Andrew and Jennie,k who survive him.

Unknown paper

John Michael Bass, aged 70 years, died in this city, Sunday morning, of pneumonia. The deceased had been a resident of this city for many years.
 
Bass, John Michael (I9)
 
1915
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Texas, Thursday, July 31, 2014
Connie L. Bass

Connie L. Bass, 81, of Post died July 24, 2014. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, in the McAdoo Cemetery. Hudman Funeral Home of Post.
 
Bass, Connie Louis (I562)
 
1916
Lucas Funeral Home, Texas
Verl Bass
September 23, 1928 ? May 29, 2013

FORT WORTH -- Verl Otis Bass, 84, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday in Lucas Funeral Home Chapel in Keller. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Verl was born Sept. 23, 1928, in Clarendon to Otis and Dona Webb Bass.
 
Bass, Verl Otis (I44876)
 
1917
Lucas Funeral Homes
Theda Joy Bass
August 15, 1935 ? June 7, 2022

Mrs Theda Joy (Weaver) Bass passed away on Tuesday, June 7th at 1:15 pm. She was 85 years old. She was a resident at Heritage House of Keller in Keller, Texas.

Theda was married to W.C. Bass since June 19th, 1954, and was married to him for 68 years on his passing in January of 2012. They had no children. Theda was the last living of all her siblings. Brothers were Herman Weaver, Willis Weaver, Truman Weaver of New Mexico. Sisters were Wilma Gatewood of New Mexico, and Marjo Cooper of Texas. Parents of Theda Bass were Earl Emmett Weaver and Eva Mae Mullins Weaver.

Theda was born August 15th, 1935, and grew up in Tucumcari, New Mexico where she met W.C. in high school. She was of Baptist faith and very active in her church her whole life, where she served fervently. Theda spent most of her married years in Pampa, Texas. She was an office manager, she also was a distributor of Mary Kay Cosmetic products. She was also a caregiver for many. She served so many loved ones and was loved and admired by every heart that knew her.

She is survived by numerous nieces, nephew's, and close friends. Theda was a member of First Baptist Church in Keller, Texas.

Funeral will be June 28th at Lucas Funeral Home in Keller, Texas at 10 am. Graveside ceremony will be at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas at 2 p.m.

 
Weaver, Theda Joy (I60798)
 
1918
Lunn?s Colonial Funeral Home ? Wichita Fallas ? 1 December 2023
Lynn Kuehn Bassett

Lynn Houghlin Kuehn Bassett passed away on November 27, 2023 in Wichita Falls, Texas. A memorial service celebrating Lynn's life will be held on Saturday, December 9th at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel at Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home in Wichita Falls. She will be laid to rest in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.
Lynn was born January 4, 1936, in Pauls Valley to Jessie and John Houghlin. She graduated from Pauls Valley High School and the University of Oklahoma with a B.S. degree in Elementary Education. While at OU, Lynn was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, BMOC, and Tassels Honorary Society. She danced in Sooner Scandals musical reviews at OU.
Lynn was a teacher in Midwest City, Oklahoma and Dallas, Texas. She moved to Austin where she taught kindergarten at Good Shepherd Church School and Eanes Elementary in Westlake Hills. She was a teacher for 28 years. One of Lynn's greatest joys was her classroom of children, and she kept in touch with many of her students throughout the years.
In 1989, Lynn married Fred Bassett and moved to Wichita Falls, where she helped operate the ABC Day Care. She was active in community organizations supporting the performing arts, including the Wichita Falls Ballet Board, Wichita Falls Symphony Board, Wichita Falls Symphony League, and was a long-time co-sponsor of Applause! organization for high school students in the performing arts. Lynn was a member of Floral Heights United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the choir. If it involved music, dance, reading, or any combination of those, Lynn wanted to be involved in some way.
Lynn was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Johnece Ryerson, and husband Fred Bassett. She is survived by her son Brad Kuehn; brother-in-law Richard Ryerson; niece Julia Lynn Witherington and children Sarah, Elizabeth, and David Witherington; nephew John Ryerson, his wife Amy, and their children Ben, Katherine, and Madeline Ryerson; Fred's children Melanie Wright and husband Greg; Brad Bassett and wife Stacy; grandsons Davis Wright, Brennen Bassett and wife Macy, Parker Bassett, and Carson Bassett; granddaughter Ann-Peyton Wright, two great-grandchildren, and other family members and cherished friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Lynn's name to Floral Heights United Methodist Church (www.fhumcwf.org), PLAN of Central Texas (https://planctx.org), or Hospice of Wichita Falls (https://www.howf.org).
 
Houghlin, Lynn (P2124)
 
1919
M B Daniel Mortuary Service LLC
Leonard Bernard Bass Sr.
January 15, 2026

Leonard Bernard Bass Sr. was born to Charley and Aline Bass on April 6, 1958, in Seattle, Washington, and was called home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2026. Though his transition from this life feels untimely, we trust in God?s perfect will and take comfort in knowing that Leonard has entered eternal rest.
Leonard was a husband, father, and man of faith whose life reflected humility, service, and unwavering love. As a skilled electrician by trade, he worked diligently and honorably, believing that all work done should be done correctly and with a spirit of excellence. He lived demonstrating strength through kindness and faith in action.
A lover of music and a faithful servant of the church, Leonard found deep purpose in serving within the music ministry. Growing up with a father standing firm behind the pulpit, a mother leading Sunday school classes and siblings playing an instrument or singing, he quite literally was raised up on the Word and the ways of living saved. Through song and service, he used his gifts to glorify God and encourage others. Music was not only something he enjoyed, it was a ministry through which his faith spoke when words were unnecessary.
Leonard cherished time with his family and friends, gathering with loved ones through his cooking, conversation, and calm presence. He lived in Seattle, Dallas, and Portland, carrying the same Christ-centered spirit wherever he went. He loved people without judgment, extended grace freely, and walked in forgiveness?reflecting the heart of Christ in his daily life.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Aline Bass; his brothers, Eric and Frederick Sr.; and his sisters, Lydia and Rebecca.
He leaves to honor and cherish his memory his beloved wife, Gwendolyn Bass; his children, Davina Bass Clemmons (Mark), Leonard Bass II, Michael Bass, Emmanuel Bass, and Tamara Bass; grandchildren, Marcus, Marquis, Joshua, Leonard III, Theron, LaToya, Tamyra, Jakobi, Julius, Camila, extended family, church family, and dear friends who were blessed by his life.
Though we mourn his earthly absence, we rejoice in the hope of salvation and the promise of eternal life. Leonard B. Bass Sr.?s legacy is one of faith lived out loud, love given freely, and service rendered faithfully. His life reminds us that a life anchored in Christ never ends?it simply changes address.
?Well done, good and faithful servant? Enter into the joy of your Lord.?
? Matthew 25:23
 
Bass, Leonard Bernard (I15)
 
1920
Macon Telegraph, Tuesday, February 24, 1925
Peach Planter Succumbs
Steve Bassett, 65, Dies Sunday at Fort Valley Home

FORT VALLEY, Ga., Feb. 23 ? Steve Bassett, who would have been 65 years of age on March 7, died at his home here late Sunday night after an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Bassett was the owner of many acres of Houston County land and much real estate in the City of Fort Valley. He was a member of the Congregational Church, founded and built by his father many years ago. His wife died a few years ago. She was before her marriage ss Maud Brown.
Four children survive. They are Miss Lucy Bassett, Ralph, Noble and Steve Bassett of this city. There is one sister, Miss Frances Bassett and three brothers, Gus and Sid Bassett of Fort Valley and Charlie Bassett of Minneapolis.
The funeral service will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 o?clock at the home of Mr. Bassett, known as the Bassett Hotel. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery.


Oaklawn Cemetery, Peach County, Georgia

Stephen H. Bassett
7 March 1860 23 February 1925
Maud A. Brown Bassett, wife of S.H. Bassett
29 December 1862 17 Jul 1920

Neville Brown Bassett, son of S.H. & M.A. Bassett
26 August 1887 10 April 1919

Stephen Elisha Bassett, son of S.H. & M.A. Bassett
31 January 1886 4 Jun 1929

D.L.M.., Infant son of S.H. & M.A. Bassett
10 January 1899 10 January 1899

Francis E., infant daughter of S.H. & M.A. Bassett
20 January 1896 10 January 1896

Bessie, infant daughter of S.H. & M.A. Bassett
25 March 1890 18 September 1980

Maud, daughter of S.H. & M.A. Bassett
25 March 1980 6 August 1893 
Bassett, Stephen Hicks (I244)
 
1921
Madison County Leader, New York, Thursday, 28 October 1915
Death of Mrs. William Bassett

Addie, wife of William Bassett, died Thursday at her home just south of Morrisville and following an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Bassett was born in the town of Madison 46 years ago, being a daughter of the late Alonzo Wilber, an old-time resident of that town, and who died a few weeks since. She had lived in this vicinity for more than 25 years. Mrs. Bassett, although of a quiet and retiring temperament, was possessed of those qualities of heart and mind looked for in the consistent Christian. She will be missed in her neighborhood. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Lynn Bassett of Pratts, one brother, Albert Wilber of Oriskany Falls, and three sisters: Miss Nellie Wilber of Oriskany Falls, Mrs. Janette Mayall of Stony-Point-on-the Hudson, and Laura, a married sister residing at Richland. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, Rev. John R. Willis, pastor of the Morrisville Congregational church, officiating. Burial was made in the Cedar street cemetery.


1900 Federal Census of Eaton, Madison County, New York (6 Jun 1900)
William Bassett - 39 - M - Jul 1860 - NY-EN-EN - Head - Farmer Dairy Farm
Ada - 32 - F - Oct 1867 - NY-NY-NY - Wife
Lynn - 11 - M - Nov 1888 - NY-NY-NY - Son
(Married 14 years, 2 children, 1 living)

1910 Federal Census of Morrisville, Eaton, Madison County, New York (25 Apr 1910)
William B. Bassett - 48 - M - NY-EN-EN - Head - Farmer Dairy Farm
Ada M. - 40 - F - NY-NY-NY - Wife
(Married 24 years, 1 child, 1 living) 
Wilbur, Ada Mae (I26)
 
1922
Madison Enterprise-Recorder, Madison, Florida, 17 September 1954
Frank Bass

Frank Bass, age 65, died of a heart attack Sunday his home twelve miles south of Madison. Mr. Bass was a lifelong citizen of Madison County, engaged in farming in the San Pedro community. Survivors are his wife, eight sons and four daughters. Graveside services were held Monday in San Pedro Cemetery.


1930 Federal Census of Moseley Hall, Madison County, Florida (April 11, 1930)
Willie F. Bass - 40 - Male - FL-GA-FL - Head - Farmer General Farm
Amanda - 42 - Female - FL-FL-FL - Wife
Jessie M. - 20 - Female - FL-FL-FL - Daughter
Mitchell George - 18 - Male - FL-FL-FL - Son
Lyman - 16 - Male - FL-FL-FL - Son - Laborer Farm
Elma - 12 - Male - FL-FL-FL - Son - Laborer Farm
Howard - 10 - Male - FL-FL-FL - Son - Laborer Farm
Wilburn - 8 - Male - FL-FL-FL - Son - Laborer Farm
Riley L. - 6 - Male - FL-FL-FL - Son
Marvin - 4 - Male - FL-FL-FL - Son
(Married at 17 & 20) 
Bass, Willie Franklin (I92)
 
1923
Madison Enterprise-Recorder, Madison, Florida, April 8, 1960
Levy V. Bass

Funeral services for Levy V. Bass, 58, who died Friday, April 1st, in a Tampa hospital, were held Monday afternoon at the graveside in San Pedro Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, two sons; one brother, E. Bass of Sarasota; and two sisters, Mrs. Douglas of Tampa and Mrs. Hardy McClamma of Madison. Mr. Bass was born in Madison County, but had been living in Tampa for a number of years.


The Tampa Times, Florida, Saturday, April 2, 1960
Levy V. Bass

Levy V. Bass, 58, 2226 8th Avenue, died yesterday morning in a local hospital. Mr. Bass was a native of Madison and had been a resident of Tampa for 35 years.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Bessie Bass, Tampa; a son, J. L. Bass, Dayton, OH; three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Isbelle Thompston, GA, Mrs. Ruby Milford, Quincy, and Miss Jewel Bass. Madison; three brothers, W. L. Bass, Miami, E C. Bass, Nokomis, Johnnie Bass, Okeechobee, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Douglas, Tampa, and Mrs. Addie McClamma, Madison, and four grandchildren.
 
Bass, Levy V. (I435)
 
1924
Magnolia Funeral Home
Rebecca ?Becky? Bassett Settle
August 9, 1950 ? January 26, 2024

A Celebration of Life Service for Rebecca ?Becky? Bassett Settle, 73, of Rienzi, MS will be Friday, February 2, 2024 at 11 AM at Wheeler Grove Baptist Church officiated by Bro. Josh Westmoreland and Bro. Kara Blackard. Christopher Settle will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in New Hope Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 5-8 PM and Friday, February 2, 2024 from 10 AM till service time at Wheeler Grove Baptist Church. Pallbearers include Dwight Wilson, Doug Hayhurst, Jackie Beckham, Billy Newcomb, Adam Fowler, and Gary Holley. The Deacons of Wheeler Grove Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers. Becky was born in Yazoo City, MS on August 9, 1950 to the late Bobbie Harold and Betty Joe McRae Bassett and passed away at her residence on January 26, 2024. She graduated from the University of North Alabama with a bachelors degree and retired after 28 years of service as a teacher with Biggersville Elementary School. Becky was a longtime member of Wheeler Grove Baptist Church. Her greatest passion was being with her family and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Ed Settle of Rienzi; her son, Christopher Settle (Pam) of Oldsmar, FL; her daughter, Jennifer Watkins (Chad) of Foley, AL; her grandchildren, Jackson Settle, Cooper Watkins, and Colton Watkins; her sister, Barbara Gilbert (Bo) of Birmingham, AL; her niece, Heather Gilbert-Martin (Guy) of Birmingham, AL; other relatives and many friends. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wheeler Grove Baptist Church music department. Online condolences may be left at magnoliafuneralhome.net.
 
Bassett, Rebecca (I2272)
 
1925
Maine Sunday Telegram, Portland, Maine, Sunday, 2 March 2025
Charles W. Bass

CAPE ELIZABETH ? Charles W. Bass, 71, passed away on Feb. 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born in April 1953, in Washington D.C., son of the late W. Streeter Jr. and Rita (Schwep) Bass.
As the son of a CIA agent and great-grandson of the founder of G.H.BASS & CO., Charlie had an affinity for life and family, with a deep curiosity and appreciation for the world around him. At an early age, he lived in West Berlin during the Cold War where his father served as an undercover agent. Once returning home, he attended St. Albans School and sang in the choir of the Washington National Cathedral. He later attended Bowdoin College, graduating in 1976 with a B.A. in Government.
Throughout his life, Charles was known as a man of deep passion and caring for those around him. He co-founded the Metro DC chapter for the Epilepsy Foundation, helped prevent the Theater at Monmouth from closing (as an avid reader of Shakespeare), and was a steadfast advocate of education and the arts. Seizing every opportunity to help his community, he always believed in leaving the world better than how he found it.
For those who knew him, Charlie warmed every room he was in and led with kindness, generosity and compassion. He was a model gentleman, boundless student, devoted husband and treasured father. His greatest pride were his children, with wonderful memories of their many travels and summers at their family home on Mt. Desert Island. As he begins his next adventure, the memory of his gentle smile and caring spirit will live on in the hearts of those he touched.
Charlie leaves behind his loving wife of 42 years, Dede (Hanlon) Bass; their children, Dr. Austin Bass and his longtime partner Dr. Katie Surdovel, Jonathan and his wife Kaylee Bass, Lexi and her husband Beau Cormier; sister, Carson and her husband Chris Lutes; and many beloved extended family members.
A memorial service for Charlie will be held in private with his immediate family and he will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth.
Arrangements are under the direction of Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. To view Charlie's memorial page or to leave an online condolence, please visit http://www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to: local arts initiatives in honor of Charles's lifelong commitment to culture and education.
 
Bass, Charles W. (I2328)
 
1926
MAJOR ALFRED F. SEARS.

To a great majority business activity indicates the concentration of effort
in a single place. The profession to which Major Alfred F. Sears turned his
attention, however, called him to various sections not only of the United States but also of Mexico and various South American countries. As a civil engineer his labors were of inestimable value in promoting railway and business projects that have been of the utmost worth in developing the different sections in which he has labored. He has come to an honored old age, for he has traveled life's journey for eighty-four years ? years in which mental development has been a continuous force in his life, the precious prize of keen intellect remaining his to the present day. Advanced scientific attainments have gained him prominence in his chosen field of labor, and with a mind receptive and retentive, he has also gleaned in his travels knowledge of far-reaching purport and interest concerning the lands he has visited and the peoples among whom he has lived. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, November lO, 1826, and is descended from Pilgrim Revolutionary stock. His great-grandfather, Zachariah Sears, of Yarmouth, Cape Cod, was a lieutenant of militia in 1776, although then seventy-two years of age. His grandfather, Joseph Henry Sears, when but fourteen years of age, joined the regiment commanded by Colonel Nat Freeman, of Yarmouth, and served with the American troops in Rhode Island. His father, Zebina Sears, inherited the family passion for liberty and in 1816 commanded the brigantine Neptune, a cruiser in the service of the states of La Plata, then engaged in their war for independence from Spain. He made three successful voyages between New Orleans and Buenos Aires with men, arms and ammunition for the patriots, but was finally captured by a Spanish frigate which he fought until his own ship was sunk. He was taken to Spain for trial and sent for life to the penal colony of Melilla, on the coast of Morocco, from which he at length made his escape by aid of brother Masons, and eventually reached Boston.

Major Alfred F. Sears, the fourth in a family of seven children, pursued his
education in the public schools of his native city, where he won a Franklin
medal for scholarship on graduation from the Winthrop school in 1841. He then
entered the English High school and was graduated with the class of 1844. The
following year was spent in a mercantile counting house, and another year in an architect's office, but preferring outdoor life he took up civil engineering, for which he was well adapted. He had pursued a special course in mathematics from Master Sherwin, of the high school, and this proved a good foundation for further preparation for his chosen profession.

On the 8th of June, 1846, he, entered upon active business connection with
the profession at the Boston water-works', under the distinguished civil engineer, E. S. Chesbrough. He was afterward connected with the Cheshire Railroad of New Hampshire and subsequently became resident engineer of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, under the late Benjamin H. Latrobe.

At the outbreak of the Civil war Major Sears was acting as surveyor of
Newark, New Jersey. He resigned in June of that year to raise a company
which was afterward enrolled as Company E, First New York Volunteer Engineers, and in October was sent to Hilton Head, in the expeditionary corps for the capture of Forts Beauregard and Walker. After about a year Captain Sears
was stationed with his company at Hilton Head in hard service and also in the
initial work of investing Fort Pulaski. In that connection he located and built the battery in the rear of Pulaski on Jones island in the Savannah river, known as Fort Vulcan, thereby cutting off all communication by steamer between >the fort and the city of Savannah. He also destroyed three-quarters of a mile of telegraph line between these points. He was next sent to Florida on important service and following his return rejoined his company. After the battle of James island on the i6th of June, 1862, he was ordered to Fort Clinch, Florida, to prepare the fort for defense against land attacks. Shortly afterward he came north to confer with General Totten, the chief engineer of the army, and during the visit, in October, 1862, through special dispensation of the grand lodge he was made a Mason in Kane Lodge of New York city. A week later he returned to Florida where he remained until December, 1865 ? six months after the muster-out of his regiment ? when he returned to Newark, New Jersey, having in the meantime been promoted to the rank of major. He was the only volunteer officer of engineers who was permitted to report directly to the chief engineer of the army at Washington.

Following his return to the north, Major Sears was employed as assistant
engineer of the Newark (New Jersey) water works, being engaged chiefly in
building the Belleville reservoir. Shortly afterward he was elected chief engineer of the Newark & New York Railroad, located that line and also designed and located the first elevated railroad in the United States, passing over the New Jersey Railroad and to the city limits, over twenty blocks. When that road passed into the hands of the New York Central Railroad he was superceded by the chief engineer of that line. Many of the positions to which he has been called in later years have come to him by reason of his power as a linguist, for he is versed in Italian, Portuguese, French and Spanish. He was engaged by an American company to visit Costa Rica where he made preliminary surveys across the continent from the Gulf of Nicoya to Puerto Limon on the Carribean sea, and on his return to the United States was selected as the chief engineer of a railroad in Central New York which he left in 1869 to take charge of the Atlantic division of the Costa Rica Railroad from Puerto Limon to the division line between the oceans. In the following year the Costa Rican government became bankrupt and Major Sears was invited by the late Henry Meiggs, railway king of South America, to visit Peru where he made a contract with the Peruvian government by which he entered the national corps of engineers of which he was a member until 1879. He lived in Peru for seven years, during which period he was appointed inspector of railroads for the government in the north of the republic. He was also chief engineer of the irrigation commission for devising a system of water works and sewerage for the cities of Callao, Paita and Piura. Finally he became chief engineer of the Chimbote, Huaraz and Reouay Railroad, where he remained until the war with Chili had bankrupted Peru.

As his son had settled in Portland, Major Sears, came to Oregon in 1879.
Upon his arrival here he was appointed umpire engineer of the Oregonian rail-
way which was then being constructed for a Scotch company of Dundee. Because of his familiarity with the Spanish language, however, he was soon invited to Mexico to become assistant general manager of the Mexican Central
Railroad Company, from which position he was called a year later by the Mexican government to take charge as general manager of the Tehuantepec Inter-oceanic Railway. After three months' work, finding the government bankrupt and having received only one month's pay, he became disgusted and returned to Portland, where he has since resided, although frequently visiting the east, Europe and South America.

On again taking up his abode in Portland Major Sears began the practice
of his profession here and also soon became a prolific periodical writer and
lecturer, appearing several times before the University of the City of New
York, the American National Geographical Association of New York, the
Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences and the Long Island Historical So-
ciety, while on many occasions he has delivered lectures and addresses in Port
land. In 1 88 1 he lectured in Portland on the Iron and Railroads of the World, giving an account of an iron street-car he had built in New York in 1856 for the Sixth avenue line and a sixty-passenger car for a New Jersey line to Hackensack, and he said at that time that iron street passenger cars had been in successful use on English roads in India and "they will be in use eventually the world over."

In 1 88 1 he presented to the people of Portland, in the columns of the Ore-
gonian, The Law of Commercial Geography, which has since created discus-
sions in the commercial and scientific worlds, and has been presented in lec-
tures and papers to the geographical societies of the country and the American Society of Civil Engineers, exciting antagonism until it has become accepted as immutable law in the world's economy, namely : It being understood that commerce does not consist in shipping freight from a port, but is simply tlie exchange of a country's productions for the supplies of the producer, "the commercial metropolis of a region will be that point nearest the producer which can be reached by a deep sea ship," On the 4th of November, 1900, he published in the Oregonian a letter drawn out by the visit of Mr. Mellen, president of the Northern Pacific Railroad, in which he delivered himself on notions antagonizing his position; the letter concluded with this prophecy: "The Northern Pacific Railroad will be forced into Portland by the most direct route possible. This is simply its helpless fate, on which Portland may sleep. The law of commerce, as I have stated it, is the inexorable, immutable law without exception in the world's economy." In a communication published in the Oregonian on the 12th of May, 1883, he suggested to the port of Portland board as follows : "I can think of no port so analogous in conditions to Portland as that of Glasgow, Scotland." After stating the conditions the letter continued: "If our river is to be kept open it must be done by a board like the Clyde trust, working in the interest of Portland and with her money." Shortly after this he was called to Mexico, but Ellis G. Hughes, who was associated in the Oregonian Railroad Company as attorney, of which Mr. Sears was engineer, took up the matter, visited the legislature and secured the charter for the present organization. This was the origin of the port of Portland commissioners.

In 1889 Major Sears, while engaged as chief engineer of the first electric
railway built in the northwest, was urged by the people of Peru to return to the region where he had made irrigation surveys and plans, a very promising concession being made him. He was also called by capitalists to England where a syndicate for the work was formed, but the plans were upset by the failure of the house of Barring Brothers, due to the repudiation by Argentina of her bonds held in England. He then recovered his concession from the English company and tried to organize a company in New York. He had just succeeded when, in August, 1894, the revolution broke out in Peru and the project was abandoned. At the request of eastern capitalists he again secured the concession in 1898 for a party who agreed to put up the necessary guarantee bond but who failed of execution. In the meantime he had expended all of his means in his devotion to an idea, suffering heavy losses in his confidence in unworthy men. He has since lived a retired life in Portland except for some activity in civic affairs.

On the 29th of January, 1850, Mr. Sears was married to Miss Augusta
Bassett, the youngest daughter of Paschall Bassett, of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and descended on both sides from Puritan ancestry. Her mother traced her ancestry directly to Mary Chilton, who was the first woman to land from the Mayflower. Unto Major Sears and his wife were born three children, of whom one reached maturity, Alfred F., Jr., who became a prominent lawyer and was on the bench in Oregon when he died, in 1907.

Major Sears is an honored member of various societies. He belongs to the
Sons of the American Revolution, the Loyal Legion, the Grand Army of the
Republic, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the National Association of Civil Engineers of Peru and is a corresponding member of the Geographical
Society of Lima, Peru.

One who knows Major Sears well has written of him: "He is essentially a
polite man, a gentleman in all that the term implies. The real gentleman must
possess a kindly nature, a heart bent upon goodness. The manners of Major
Sears would adorn any station. I have seen him when general manager of a
railroad go the entire length of a railway car to assist a poor Indian peasant woman in raising a car window with which she was struggling. This illustrates the quality of his nature. He is void of selfishness and has in an unusual degree the quality of thoughtfulness for others. He is inclined to diffidence and has been accused of super sensitiveness, yet is not slow to strenuously resist what he deems encroachment upon his rights or those of others in whom he is interested. One of his strongly marked qualities is his ability to win the confidence and the admiration of the humbler classes of both men and women, this frequently taking the form of an expression of admiration for intellectual predominance.

"Passing to a consideration of intellectual qualities, it may be said that
Major Sears is especially developed on the side of perception. Had he held
office in a parliamentary body he would have been distinguished, nay almost invincible in debate. He has cultivated an exceptionally pure rhetorical style, unique and forceful, rarely surpassed in beauty by men whose life is not devoted to literature. He has been throughout his life a student, more in the lines of science, sociology, philosophy and some branches of politics than in other fields of learning. His temperament is essentially radical, or more correctly, non-conservative. As might be deduced from the few traits delineated above, he has the very structure of the reformer and the philanthropist. The term philanthropist is used here with full appreciation of its meaning. He has been such in both theory and action. If the evidences of his work are not more numerous it is because of the conflicting demands of an exacting and laborious profession and business life which have prevented a constant abiding in one community. He may be said, in truth, through life to have loved his brother man."

 
Sears, Alfred Francis (I04810)
 
1927
Malone Telegram, January 12, 2015
Robert Lee Bassett

Robert Lee Bassett, 61, of North Bangor, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

He was born in Malone on Sept. 10, 1953, the son of Lyle L. and Elizabeth Vorce Bassett.

Mr. Bassett attended Brushton-Moira schools. He was a self-employed mechanic and businessman.

He is survived by a son. Michael Bassett of Winthrop; a daughter, Karen Russell and her companion, David Eseltine of North Bangor; a brother, James Bassett of Malone; two sisters, Mrs. Sheila (David) Williams of Westville and Mrs. Sharon Brown of Batavia; and three grandchildren, Erica and Brandon Bassett and Zander Eseltine. He was predeceased by his longtime companion, Brenda Livernois; and a sister, Mrs. Fay Greenwood.

There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held later in Fairview Cemetery, Dickinson.

Funeral arrangement have been entrusted to the Spaulding Funeral Home of Malone.
 
Bassett, Robert Lee (I41)
 
1928
Manchester Avenue Chapel, Wabash, Indiana
Christopher ?Chris? Allan Fox (Picture included)
March 26, 1951 ? February 5, 2017

Christopher Allan "Chris" Fox, 65, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:40 am, Sunday, February 5, 2017 at his home. He was born March 26, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to Edson and Doris (Bassett) Fox.

Chris was a 1969 graduate of Kokomo High School. He married Angela "Angie" Thompson in Kokomo on February 15, 1986. He retired from Duke Energy after 30 years. Chris was a member of the Wabash Sons of American Legion, the Wabash Moose, and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1393. He enjoyed woodworking, trap and skeet sporting clays, fishing, classic cars, and attending car shows, and riding motorcycles.

He is survived by his wife, Angela "Angie" Fox of Wabash; two daughters, Kelley Reed of Mooresville, Indiana and Angela Evans of Kokomo, Indiana; four grandchildren, Kristina (Josiah) Johnson of Converse, Indiana, Ashley (Matt) Johnson of Delphi, Indiana, Jordan Fox and Korey Gettle, both of Kokomo; three great-grandchildren, Haydin Briscoe, Cherish Briscoe, and Piper Johnson, all of Delphi, Indiana; sisters and brothers, Donna Long of Gallatin, Tennessee, Linda Brown of Noblesville, Indiana, Della Brown and Edson Fox Jr., both of Kokomo, Charles (Ruth) Fox of Sumner, Texas, and Wanda "Ruth" Payne of Kokomo. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Family will receive friends 11:00am-12:00 pm Friday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. There will be no service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
 
Fox, Christopher Allan (I94)
 
1929
Manchester Union Leader, New Hampshire, Tuesday, 21 February 1967
Arnold Bailey, Noted Engineer, Is Dead at 63

FRANCESTOWN ? Arnold Brown Bailey, 63, died suddenly Sunday evening in Waltham, Mass. Death was attributed to natural causes.
Born in Providence, R.I., he lived here and in Concord Mass., for many years. An internationally known electrical engineer, he was educated at Lynn Classical High School, graduated from MIT in 1925 and was a pioneer at Bell Telephone Laboratories and spent the last 11 years at Lincoln Laboratories and Mitre Corporation in the Boston Area.
He was the inventor of the coaxial antenna for ultra high frequencies; the author of a book on antenna systems and holder of many patents in the fields of antenna systems, propagation, and navigation; was co-inventor of the Omni-Beam method of airplane navigation; and inventor of the well-known Bailey antenna.
In recognition of this work, he was made a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers in 1965. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol in Massachusetts, the Richard C. MacLaurin Lodge, AF and AM, in Cambridge; and the Unitarian Church, Francestown.
Member of the family include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy (Basset) Bailey; and a son, Arnold Basset Bailey, a sophomore at Bowdoin College in Maine.
Services will be conducted here Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Unitarian Church by Rev. Richard Allen Day, pastor.
Entombment will be in No. 3 Cemetery., Francestown, with burial there in the spring.
There will be no calling hours.
The family requests that flowers be omitted and contributions be sent to the Arnold B. Bailey Memorial Fund, at the Unitarian Church, in care of Mrs. Kenneth Edwards, treasurer, Francestown.
The Woodbury and Son Funeral Home, Peterborough, is in charge of arrangements.
 
Bailey, Arnold B. (I2259)
 
1930
Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, February 2014
Edward ?Ed? Francis Faulkner
August 4, 1928 ? February 17, 2014

Edward F. Faulkner of Pawtucket and formerly of Cumberland died on February 17, 2014. He was the husband of the late Rita (Bessette) Faulkner.

Mr. Faulkner was born in Pawtucket, the son of the late John and Anne (Dwyer) Faulkner. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War, where he earned the Bronze Star. Mr. Faulkner worked as a mason/bricklayer for the Carlson Co., Gilbane Building Co., and J.L. Marshall & Sons for many years. He was a member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen, Local 1.

Mr. Faulkner is survived by his daughters, Kathy Gordon of Reading, MA; Leslie Polubinski and her husband, Richard, of Pawtucket, and Lisa Faulkner of Chepachet. He also leaves his grandchildren, Matthew Gordon, Marc Gordon, and Lindsey Polubinski, as well as one niece and several nephews. Mr. Faulkner was the brother of the late Raymond Faulkner, Dorothy Stifanik, George Faulkner and Ruth Catterall.

The funeral for Mr. Faulkner will be held Friday, February 21, at 9:00 a.m. from the MANNING-HEFFERN FUNERAL HOME, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Pope John Paul II, formerly the Church of St. Leo the Great, 697 Central Ave., Pawtucket, at 10:00 a.m. Burial with full Military Honors will be in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. For online condolences, please visit www.manningheffern.com
 
Bessette, Rita E. (I16392)
 
1931
Market Street Chapel
Alton Ray Bass
January 1, 1923 ? December 19, 2023

Alton Ray Bass, a devoted patriarch, distinguished military veteran, and faithful member of his community, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023, at the age of 100. He was born on January 1, 1923, in Wilmington, NC, to the late James Lee Bass and Bettie Faison Bass.
Alton proudly served in the United States Army during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. His military career spanned decades, and he retired with honor, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and sacrifice. His dedication earned him the admiration and respect of his comrades, and he continued to honor his fellow servicemen as a member of American Legion Post #10.
A man of faith, Alton was an active and cherished member of Wrightsboro Baptist Church. He found immense joy in his church family, and his faith was a guiding light throughout his life.
Alton is survived by his daughter, Jane Allender, and his cherished grandchildren, Ryan L. Allender, Joseph J. Allender, and Andrew C. Allender, and his faithful friends, Alice Bullard and Henry Connor. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Flora Biggs Bass, his sister Mary Katherine Cooper, and his brothers George, Percy, Duval, Norman, James, Norwood, and Lee.
A graveside service to celebrate Alton's life will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery, 4124 Mt Misery Rd NE, Leland, NC 28451.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that you consider donating to Wrightsboro Baptist Church in honor of Alton's memory. Contributions can be made at https://wrightsborobaptistchurch.org/give.
 
Bass, Alton Ray (I5624)
 
1932
Marlborough Express, October 6, 2014
Ross Morton Bassett

Bassett, Ross Morton. In loving memory of Ross Morton Bassett, born 1929. Youngest son of George and Lorrie, loving husband of the late Metta, loved father of Sally and Peter, grandfather of Samuel, Sasha and Tessa, treasured brother of Selwyn and Dora, Denys and Kate, Tom and Anne, Bet and John, Molly and Jack, Prue and Doug, Nancy and Anne, loved uncle of Lorraine, Hamish, Margaret, Georgina, John, Kathie, Robyn, Nicola, Simon, Alistair and Bridgit. Funeral details to be advised at a later date.
 
Bassett, Ross Morton (I310)
 
1933
Martinsville Bulletin
Samuel Henry Bassett

Samuel (Sam) Henry Bassett, 69, passed away March 29, 2015, after a long illness in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Sam was born in Roanoke, Va., July 12, 1945 to the late Curtis Bassett and late Cleopatra Bassett Wilson. Mr. Bassett was named after his grandfather, one of the original founders of Bassett Furniture Co.
Sam lived in Bassett, Va, until the family moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., in 1953 where he has resided since. He graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in building construction. He loved making models, carpentry and playing the clarinet.
He is survived by daughter, Audra Bassett-Touchell and husband Darren of Asheville, NC.; son, Samuel Henry Bassett, Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; beloved grandchildren, Jarred and Avery; his sisters, Harriat Bassett Smith and Charlotte Wilson Deakins; one niece and two nephews. He leaves many devoted cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Bassett Historical Center, 3964 Fairystone Park Hwy, Bassett, VA 24055.
 
Bassett, Samuel Henry II (I1772)
 
1934
Marynm Shaw Bassett
March 23, 1929 ? March 2, 2017

Marynm Shaw Bassett, 87, of Fayetteville died March 2, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. She was born March 23, 1929 in Homer, Louisiana, the daughter of Effie Mae White Shaw and Gill Shaw.

She was preceded in death by her parents and by her loving husband and soulmate of 55 years, Woodson W. ?Bill? Bassett, Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Bassett Schaffer and husband, Archie Schaffer III, of Fayetteville; sons, Tod Bassett of Fayetteville and Woody Bassett and fiancé, Sheri Rothwell, also of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Eliot Shaw Schaffer and Corbett Clayton Bassett, both of Fayetteville; brother, John Nolyn Shaw and his wife, Marion, of De Ridder, Louisiana; and niece Marynm Shaw Martin and her husband, Herb.

After the untimely death of her father when she was very young, Marynm was raised by her mother in Homer. She later attended and earned a degree in 1949 from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. In 1950, while living and working in Monroe, Louisiana, she claimed the runner-up title in the Miss Louisiana contest. She married her husband Bill on December 16, 1950 and in early 1952 they moved from Monroe to Bill?s hometown of Fayetteville. She lived the rest of her life in her beloved Fayetteville where she and her husband raised their three children. After working as a medical lab technician when her children were young, she embarked on a career as an interior designer at which she excelled, eventually forming her own business known as Design and Decor by Marynm Bassett.

With her natural talent and exquisite taste, coupled with her engaging personality and love of people, she flourished as a gifted interior designer and decorator, putting her unique touch on homes, offices and structures of every kind throughout Northwest Arkansas for nearly four decades. She was admired and respected by all those she worked with and worked for during her life. The quality of the projects she took on for her clients during her career stands as a shining testament to her success in her chosen field of work.

She was an extraordinary person: smart with a strong work ethic, tough and courageous, loyal and reliable, friendly and funny, compassionate and good-hearted.

She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother, a wonderful wife, and a cherished friend to many. In ways too numerous to recite, she made a difference in her community and in the lives of countless people from all walks of life, often quietly, and always because she cared about others, especially the most vulnerable among us.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8 at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville. A private burial service will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory.


Memorials may be made to Washington Regional Hospice, P.O. Box 356, Fayetteville, AR 72702 or WelcomeHealth, 1100 N. Woolsey Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703.

To sign the online guest book please visit www.nelsonberna.com.
 
Shaw, Marynm (I2769)
 
1935
Mason Brothers Funeral Services
Bruce DuWan Bass
December 20, 1963 ? March 17, 2025
Madisonville

Mr. Bruce DuWan Bass, born December 20, 1963, to George Augusta Bass and Jean Hardin Bass in Madisonville, KY, peacefully went to rest with the Lord on March 17, 2025. Bruce was a graduate of Madisonville North Hopkins High School. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he proudly served in Germany. Upon returning home, he married his first wife, Jeanne, in Lawton, Oklahoma, and together they were blessed with two children, Resha and Dominick.
Bruce later joined the United States Reserves and was transferred to Albuquerque, New Mexico. After leaving the reserves, he transitioned to the civilian workforce. He eventually married Linda Pickett, who had a daughter, Lyric, whom Bruce embraced as his own.
Bruce was preceded in death by his first wife, Jeanne Bass; his second wife, Linda Bass; his father, George "Dedo" Bass; and several aunts and uncles.
He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Mrs. Jean H. Bass; son Dominick D. Bass of Lawton, OK; daughter Resha J. Stevenson (Joshua) of Virginia Beach, VA; and stepdaughter Lyric Pickett of Phoenix, AZ. He is also survived by his aunt, Frances Bass of Chicago, IL; siblings Craig A. Bass (Jan) of Lakeland, FL; Stenovia Land Martin McCray of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Andre' Bass, Mary Bass, and Valveta E. White, all of Madisonville, KY; as well as five grandchildren, Adrianna, Raya, and Kameron Bass, Brielle Stevenson, and Violet Pickett. A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins also survives Bruce.
 
Bass, Bruce DuWan (I17)
 
1936
Matarese Funeral Home, Ashland, Massachusetts
Jane Olive Buck, October 30, 1946 ? February 24, 2017

Jane Olive Buck, 70, of Natick passed away Friday Feb. 24th after a long period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Charles ?Harry? Bassett and Mary (McNeil) Bassett. A resident of Natick for over 25 years, Jane worked as duty nurse in the Framingham area as well as a former director of A Place to Turn in Natick. She helped to establish Natick?s Open Door kitchen and was an elder at the Hartford Street Presbyterian Church in Natick.

Mrs. Holtham is survived by two sons, Randy M. Buck III of West Boylston, MA, and Justin C. Buck of Webster, MA, one brother, Charles Bassett Jr. of Ashland, and one granddaughter Gianna Buck.

A celebration of life will be announced.

Donations may be made in Jane?s memory to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163.
 
Bassett, Jane Olive (I33325)
 
1937
Matics Funeral Home
Shaun Anthony Bass

Shaun Anthony Bass, 23, of Bomont went home to be with the Lord Sunday August 27, 2023 at CAMC General after a sudden illness.
He was the son of the late Barrie Brooklyn Bass.
Shaun was a member and youth leader of Teen Initiative Youth Camp of the United Way; graduate of Herbert Hoover High School Class of 2018; avid fishing, hunting; hanging out with friends; mudding; working on cars. He never met a stranger.
He is survived by: mother, Ruth Bass-Coleman and step-dad, Brian K. Coleman; sisters, Brianna Bass, Gracie Bass, Mya Bass, Brandie Thomas (Andy) and Retta Bass (Myrtle); brothers, Jason Bass (April) , Chris Bass (Casey), Thomas Bass, Ryan Bass, Colton Jackson, Caden ?Peanut? Jackson; step brothers, Anthony Coleman, Adam Coleman and Alex Coleman; aunts, Teresa Hutchinson (Terence), Lola Risley (Marc), Sandy Adkins and Mary Asbury; and nieces, Ellie Bass and Everleigh Bass , Hallie Bass, Josey Bass and nephews, Wyatt Bass (Kayla), Corbyn and Eli Bass.
A special thanks to Clendenin EMS for their assistance at home, Tommy Mitchell, Brandon Young and Megan Samples.
Visitation will be 6 PM to 8 PM Friday September 8, 2023 at Matics Funeral Home Inc. Clendenin. The Memorial service will immediately follow 8 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Terry Layton officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.
 
Bass, Shaun Anthony (I5228)
 
1938
Matthews Funeral Home
Thomas Isaac Bass, Jr.
June 1, 1948 ? April 10, 2020

Thomas Isaac Bass, Jr. of Leesburg, GA died April 10, 2020 at Wynfield Health and Rehabilitation. Services will be announced at later date.
Born in Edison, GA, Mr. Bass had resided in Leesburg, GA for a number of years. He was the owner and operator of Bass Trucking before his illness and enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing. He was a member of Beacon Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Isaac Bass, Sr. and Nellie Ruth Adams Bass.
Survivors include the mother of his children, Donna McCorkle Bass, Leesburg, GA, his son, Thomas I. (TIB) Bass, III, Leesburg, GA, a daughter, Tina Bass Chesser (Revis), Hortense, GA, brothers, Jimmy Bass (Peggy), Tifton, GA, Bud Bass, and Bob Bass, both of Dothan, AL, Randy Bass (Betsy) and Ricky Bass both of Ashford, AL, sister, Elaine Bass Ledden (Royce), Leesburg, GA, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
 
Bass, Thomas Isaac Jr. (I52358)
 
1939
Maxly Funeral Home
Willie Lewis Bass, Jr.
3 Nov 1962 ? April 23, 2022

Wille Lewis Bass, Jr., 59, of Dallas was called home to the Kingdom of Glory on April 23, 2022, in Dallas, TX. Viewing will be held at Church of Christ at Cedar Valley from 9:30 am ? 10:30 am on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Services for Willie Bass will be held at Church of Christ at Cedar Valley, 4013 N. Dallas Ave Lancaster, TX, 75134 on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 10:30 am. Willie will be laid to rest at Restlawn Gardens in Paris, TX. All are welcome to attend and celebrate the life of Willie Lewis Bass.
Wille Bass was born on November 3,1962 in Paris, TX to his parents, Helen and Willie Louis Bass. He graduated from Hirschi High School in Wichita Falls, TX. Willie married Marcia Jackson and they resided in Kemp, TX.
Willie was a loving and playful person. He was an avid sports fan, especially football. He enjoyed traveling, going to thrift stores, learning about history and meeting new people. He loved spending time with family and his grandchildren.
Willie is survived by his father, Willie Louis Bass of Wichita Falls, TX; spouse, Marcia Bass of Kemp, TX; two daughters ? Chasney Bass of Dallas, TX and Chandra Draine (Arzell) of Houston TX and grandchildren Addison and Armor Draine. He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Bass, and brother Corey Bass.

 
Bass, Willie Lewis Jr. (I26)
 
1940
McClure Funeral Service
Dr. Anna Morrow Bass
May 25, 1933 ? June 2, 2024

Dr. Anna Morrow Bass passed from this life on Sunday June 2, 2024 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, NC. She was surrounded with family and friends. Anna was born on May 25, 1933 and celebrated her 91st birthday on May 25, 2024. She was the fifth child of Jesse L. Morrow Sr. and Cathryn Whitmore Morrow. She had eight siblings who preceded her in death, Namely; Dorothy, Ella, Herbert, Grant, Nellie, Eugene, Lucille, and JL. Anna was so preceded in death by her husband, Joel Bass.
Joel and Anna had two children, Karl Orlando Bass and Karen F. Bass and a granddaughter Tabatha Lucille Bass, who survive. Others who remain to continue Anna?s legacy of love are her nieces, Shirley Watkins, Gloria Alexander, Jerina Plourd?a; her nephews, Angelo, Andre, Derrick, Hal, Patrick, Eric, Rodney Morrow, and Norris Bass; sisters in law, Alice, Laura, and Dorothy Morrow, and many other cousins, extended family, and friends.
Anna received her early education in the Alamance County School System and graduated from Graham High School. She furthered her education by receiving a BA Degree from Bennett College in Greensboro, NC, graduating in 1955. Later she received a MA Degree from North Carolina Central University and her Doctorate was received from Nova University in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Anna?s first teaching job was at Melville Elementary School. After a move to Maine and Massachusetts, she returned to Graham Elementary where she later became a principal. As time passed, she was selected as an Administrator of the Federal Programs, ESEA Title One which included chapter 1, The Migrant Program as well as other programs and (NCAE) North Carolina Association of Educators.
Anna was also Adjunct Professor at Elon University as well as being involved in numerous regional and national organizations. She served on the Board of Education for the Alamance County School System, Board at Twin Lakes, as well as the Alamance County Community College Board.
At a very early age, Anna joined Bethsada Baptist Church where she served faithfully in many facets of the Church. She was active until her health no longer permitted her to do so.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday June 9, 2024 at the McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Mebane with the Chaplain David Morrow officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Sunday. Burial will follow alongside her husband Joel, at Bethsada Baptist Church Cemetery in Mebane. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethsada Baptist Church at 4338 Mebane Oaks Rd. Mebane, NC 27302.
?God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put His arms around you and whispered, Come With Me?
 
Morrow, Anna Isabel (I6498)
 
1941
McComb Daily Journal, Monday, March 25, 1940
Phillip Bass
Father Summit Resident Dies

Phillip Bass, 64, Succumbs Unexpectedly At Pinola Home
Funeral services for Phillip B. Bass, 64-year-old father of Mrs. Henry L. Brown, of east of Summit, were held in Pleasant Hill church, near Pinola, at 3 p. m. Friday.
Burial was in Buckley-Armstrong cemetery, at Bridgeport community, also near Pinola. The Rev. Phillips, of New Hebron, conducted the services and was assisted by the Rev. B. Frank Smith.
Mr. Bass died at his home in Pinola, Simpson county, Thursday noon.
Although Mr. Bass had been in ill health for two years, suffering from arthritis from which he appeared to be recovering, the immediate cause of his unexpected death was a heart attack.
Mr. Bass was a member of the Baptist church. Besides his wife and the daughter here, others surviving are one brother. Ephraim Bass; four other daughters, Mrs. B. L. Caldwell, Jackson; Mary E. Bass, Jackson; Mrs. B. Frank Smith, Lyons; Mrs. C. A. Bush, Mobile, Ala.; three sons, Phillip B. Bass Jr., and Archibald Bass, Pinola, and Sgt. Eugene P. Bass, of Honolulu, Hawaii.
 
Bass, Phillip Benjamin (I52267)
 
1942
McCommons Funeral Home
William Ira Bassett
November 7, 1933 ? November 9, 2022

William Ira Bassett, 89, of Greensboro, GA died Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at his home. Born on November 7, 1933 in Sandown, NH, William was one of 16 children of the late Raymond and Priscilla (Knights) Bassett. For two years he proudly served his country in the United States Army. He graduated from Sandown High School and received a Bachelor?s degree from Rochester Institute of Technology. On July 26, 1957 he married the former Elizabeth Pamela Harney. He was an engineer for Freudenberg-NOK retiring in January of 1994. After retirement they lived in Hilton Head, SC and in 2005 they moved to Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA. He enjoyed his retirement playing golf, cards and hunting. William was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and will truly be missed by his family and friends.
William is survived by his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth Pamela Harney Bassett of Greensboro, one son, Bill Bassett, Jr. and his wife Teresa of Jacksonville, FL, one daughter, Sally Fox and her husband Steve of Lexington, SC; four grandchildren, Kristi Fox, Michael Fox (Brittany), Amanda Bassett and Mitchell Bassett; two great grandchildren, Lily Fox and Lindsey Fox; five brothers, Donald Bassett of Northwood, NH, Kenneth Bassett of Sandown, NH, David Bassett of Hampstead, NH, Wendell Bassett of Epsom, NH, and Carroll Bassett of Sandown, NH. There are also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by ten siblings, Hazel Marlow, Charles Bassett, Raymond S. Bassett, Richard Bassett, Robert Bassett, Norman Bassett, Eva Phillips, Martha Sargent, Eleanor Bassett, and Irving Bassett.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later time. McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.
 
Bassett, William Ira (I81)
 
1943 At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Living (I2129)
 
1944
McCullough Funeral Home, 3 July 2024
Margaret ?Polly? Bassett

Margaret Pauline ?Polly? Bassett, 87, returned home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 1, 2024.
Polly was born on October 4, 1936, in Ashland City, Tennessee to the late Pleasant Green Meadows and Ora Lee Toler. A strong-willed and independent woman, Polly was a firecracker who always told it like it was. Even in her honesty, she was kind and loving. She loved her family fiercely and enjoyed any memories that could be made with them, from her children down to her great-great-grandchildren.
Polly's career journey was as diverse as her interests. Her dedication to Robins Air Force Base spanned over a decade in Civil Service, a testament to her commitment and work ethic. She also nurtured her passion for flowers during her time at a local family-owned flower shop, where her green thumb and love for gardening blossomed. Notably, Polly's fascination with birds led her to raise majestic peacocks, adding color and joy to her life. In her free time, she enjoyed her quiet time, using it to sew or faithfully read her Bible. Her sweet countenance will be deeply missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.
In addition to her parents, Polly was preceded in death by her children, Bonnie Bassett and Eric Bassett, grandson, Grant Cooper, and siblings, Pleasant Meadows, Jr. and Nancy McCullough.
Her memory will forever be treasured by her children, Gail Bassett, Toni Astin, and Jeff Bassett; grandchildren, Nicole Brantley, Jessica Bailey, Sumer Dillard, Mia Thompson, Jeremy Bassett, Sabrina Bassett, and Alaina Bassett; and siblings, Jean Fogus and Rachel Pruitt along with 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 6, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. A funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Afterward, Polly will be laid to rest in Centerville Cemetery.
For friends unable to attend at this time, the service will be streamed live at https://www.youtube.com/@McCulloughFuneralHome via the McCullough Funeral Home?s YouTube page.
Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements.
 
Meadows, Margaret Pauline (I1905)
 
1945
McDougal Funeral Home
Eleanor Bass
September 21, 1937 ? November 3, 2024

Eleanor Larsen Bass is dancing into eternity with her sweetheart after passing away on November 3, 2024.
Eleanor was born on September 21, 1937, in Mendon to Ione Buist and Wilford Larsen.
Lewis and Eleanor were married on November 20, 1959, in the Logan Temple.
She is survived by Lewis (Paula), Melanie (David), Todd (Linda), many grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She loved the gospel, family, ballroom dancing, teaching, art, gardening, storytelling, crocheting, barrel racing and you could always find her reading a good book or two.
Funeral services will be held Friday November 15, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at the Hunter Village Ward, 6400 West 3500 South, where a viewing will be held prior to services from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Friends may call Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 6-8pm at the Hunter Village Ward. Interment, Taylorsville City Cemetery.
Services under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home.
 
Larsen, Eleanor (I6976)
 
1946
McGriff & Triplett Funeral Home ? Kinmundy
Georgetta ?Etta? Bassett
March 25, 1948 ? Feburary 19, 2022

Georgetta ?Etta? Bassett, 73, of Kinmundy, passed away at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
Georgetta was born on March 25, 1948, in Effingham, the daughter of Ralph and Henrietta (Barber) Reynolds. She married Robert C. Bassett, on September 13, 1992, in Kinmundy, and they shared 29 years of marriage. She worked as a clerk at the IGA in Kinmundy, and Brown?s Produce in Farina for several years. Etta was a very good cook, and loved all animals but she especially loved horses, and she loved to raise a garden.
Georgetta is survived by her husband; Robert C. Bassett, of Kinmundy, her 4 siblings; Rita Reynolds, of Kinmundy, Georganna (Willi) Hawkey, of Kinmundy, Doyle (Adrienne) Reynolds, of Idaho, Doyne (Linda Schicker) Reynolds, of Kinmundy, and several nieces, nephews, and good friends.
Georgetta was preceded in death by her parents.
It was Georgetta?s wishes for cremation and a private graveside memorial service will be held at a later date at the Sandy Branch Cemetery, Kinmundy. In lieu of flowers, a memorial can be made in Georgetta?s memory to the Humane Society of Marion County and will be accepted through the funeral home. The McGriff & Triplett Funeral Home in Kinmundy is assisting the family with the arrangements. To sign the guestbook or share a memory online please visit www.mcgriffandtriplettfh.com.
 
Reynolds, Georgetta (I26588)
 
1947
McKeesport Daily News, May 2002
Fleurette Wood

Fleurette D. (Flo) Wood, 75, of Duquesne died Tuesday May 28, in UPMC McKeesport. A member of St.Joseph Church and the American Croatian Club of Duquesne. She was a former member and officer of the Ladies of the Moose in Duquesne and a former den mother and scout leader.
Born May 16, 1927, in Pawtucket, RI, she was a daughter of the late Jean and Cecile Laurendau Bessette and the wife of the late Walter A. Wood. She is survived by children Barbara J. Fulton and Paul A. Wood of Duquesne, two grandchildren,and six great grandchildren,brother Roland Bessette of Cumberland,RI: and sisters, Jeannette Sassi, Elizabeth LaPointe and Lilliane Murphy of Pawtucket, RI., Theresa Absi of Fitchburg Mass., and Marguerite Rinsldi of Coventry, RI.
Friends will be received tomorrow and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm in the Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home Inc., Duquesne. A blessing will be offered there Saturday at 9 am followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Joseph Church with the Rev. Dennis Colamarino as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.
 
Bessette, Fleurette Delina (I10744)
 
1948
McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory ? 27 January 2025
Brent Fuller Bass
April 12, 1966 ? January 26, 2025

Brent Fuller Bass, born April 12, 1966, to Horace Eugene Bass and Jane Hamby Bass, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, at the age of 58. A devoted husband, father, brother, and public servant, Brent's life was a shining example of dedication, love, and service to his family, community, and faith.
Brent was married to the love of his life, Elizabeth Hanson Bass, for 35 wonderful years. Together, they built a beautiful life and were blessed with their cherished son, Austin Tyler Bass. Brent was a beloved brother to Blake (Lila) Bass, Mark (Alice) Bass, sister Amanda Pettite, loving aunt Loretta Hamby all of Newnan, Georgia, and in-laws Parker and Rebecca Peaden Hanson of Grantville, Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his father, Horace Bass; maternal grandparents, William Reginald and Opal Fuller Hamby; paternal grandparents, William David and Zelma Johnson Bass; and brother-in-law, Boyd K. Pettite. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who knew him.
Brent was an avid sportsman at Newnan High School. He lettered three years in football and was named to the North-South All Star Team his senior year. He earned a scholarship to Georgia Southern University playing for the legendary Coach Erk Russell. His freshman year Georgia Southern won its first national championship and Brent was immensely proud of his national championship ring.
Brent served his community faithfully for 26 years as a member of the Coweta County Sheriff's Office. Rising to the rank of Lieutenant, he served as a shift commander and was respected for his leadership, professionalism, and commitment to justice.
Funeral services to celebrate Brent's life will be held on January 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street, in Newnan, with Rev. Mike Emeott officiating. Burial will follow the service at Oak Hill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Bass, Ethan Bass, Robert Gasaway, Marty Hamby, Stephen Brown and Walt Bishop. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1:00 PM until service time at the funeral home.
Brent will be remembered as a man of integrity, compassion, and unwavering devotion to his family, faith, and community. His legacy of love and service will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com.
 
Bass, Brent Fuller (I130)
 
1949
McLaurin Funeral Home
Mrs. Mae Ossie P. Bass
June 24, 1922 ? June 22, 2011

On June 22, 2011 at 1:30 A.M. Mrs. Mae Ossie Pinnix Bass went home to be with the Lord.

Mrs. Bass was born on June 24, 1922 in Guilford County to Mamie and Palmer Pinnix.

She is survived by her four children: Franklin Irving Bass (Jane W. Bass), Carleton Bernard Bass, Marie Olivia Bass, Mae Denise Bass Booth, six grandchildren; James Allen Booth II, Franchone Bass, Jamie T. Booth, Eric Nicholas Bass, Jonathan Daviyd Booth, Jeremy Christain Booth, great grandchild; Amari Daviyd Booth, sister-in-law; Janet Bass Neal, brother-in-law; William McDuffy Bass and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 25, 2011 at First Baptist Church on Hubbard St. Reidsville, NC. There will be a visitation 1:30-2:00 P.M. prior to the service. Interment will follow in Greenview Cemetery, Reidsville, NC.

The family will receive friends after interment at Saint Paul United Methodist Church, Reidsville, NC.

She will be dearly missed.
 
Pinnix, Mae Ossie (I49519)
 
1950
McLaurin Funeral Home
Thelma Gene Bass
May 27, 1928 ? May 3, 2023

Gene Vass Bass passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the age of 94.

Mrs. Bass was born in Hillsville, VA on May 27, 1928, to the late Oscar Edgar and Elizabeth Hurst Vass.

Gene and Tom were married on January 1, 1954.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Thomas R. Bass, and sister, Marguerite Vass Neff.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Dr. Debra Bass Harr, and her husband, Dr. Charles Harr of Raleigh; a grandson, Thomas Harr of Raleigh.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 2:30 pm at Horne Memorial United Methodist Church with the family receiving friends immediately following the service at the church. The committal service will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 4:00 pm at Wilkinson Memorial Gardens in Hillsville, VA. While flowers are accepted, memorial contributions may also be made to Horne Memorial United Methodist Church 121 E. Second St Clayton, NC 27520, or Transitions Hospice 250 Hospice Circle Raleigh, NC 27607.
 
Vass, Thelma Gene (I5911)
 

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