Family Group Sheet
NameArdith Ray Crose, 3rd Cousin
Birth13 Sep 1942, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death26 Sep 2011, Arrowsmith, McLean Co., Illinois
FatherMelvin Ardith Crose (1917-1973)
MotherSarah Ellen Stevens (1921-1944)
Notes for Ardith Ray Crose
The Kentucky birth index lists Ardith Crose, born 13 Sep 1942 in Breathitt Co. (a misindexing of Rowan Co.11), mother’s maiden name Sarah Sterms.
His obituary in the Morehead News reported:
“MOREHEAD – Ardith Ray Crose, 69, of Arrowsmith, Illinois, formerly of Morehead, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, at his daughter’s home.
He was born Sept. 22, 1942, in Rowan County and was the son of the late Melvin Ardith and Sarah Stevens Crose. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Doris June LaFever Crose, on March 16, 1992 and one son, Ardith Gustave Crose, on July 14, 1970.
Ardith is survived by two children, Rose “Sissy” Moberly and husband Bill of Arrowsmith, Ill. and Rickey Crose of Bloomington, Ill. and their mother, Shirley “Happy” Woellms of Bloomington, Ill. and one granddaughter, Tanya Powell of Arrowsmith, Ill..
Also surviving are two sisters, Agnes Martin of Carter County and Mary Forrest of Kingman, Ind.; one brother, Dannie Crose and wife Ramona of Kingman, Ind.; four step children, Schenell Pfister, Lonnie Scheel and Jerow Scheel, all of Bloomington, Ill., and Steve Scheel and wife Tammy of Missouri; nine step grandchildren; one step great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Ardith was a self-employed mechanic and roofer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, shooting pool and spending time with his family.
Graveside services will be conducted 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at Crix Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Moore officiating.”
His obituary in the Morehead News reported:
“MOREHEAD – Ardith Ray Crose, 69, of Arrowsmith, Illinois, formerly of Morehead, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, at his daughter’s home.
He was born Sept. 22, 1942, in Rowan County and was the son of the late Melvin Ardith and Sarah Stevens Crose. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Doris June LaFever Crose, on March 16, 1992 and one son, Ardith Gustave Crose, on July 14, 1970.
Ardith is survived by two children, Rose “Sissy” Moberly and husband Bill of Arrowsmith, Ill. and Rickey Crose of Bloomington, Ill. and their mother, Shirley “Happy” Woellms of Bloomington, Ill. and one granddaughter, Tanya Powell of Arrowsmith, Ill..
Also surviving are two sisters, Agnes Martin of Carter County and Mary Forrest of Kingman, Ind.; one brother, Dannie Crose and wife Ramona of Kingman, Ind.; four step children, Schenell Pfister, Lonnie Scheel and Jerow Scheel, all of Bloomington, Ill., and Steve Scheel and wife Tammy of Missouri; nine step grandchildren; one step great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Ardith was a self-employed mechanic and roofer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, shooting pool and spending time with his family.
Graveside services will be conducted 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at Crix Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Moore officiating.”
