Category: Obituary
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RIP Dacie Quillen Babb
It is with great sadness that I report that Dacie Quillen Babb passed away at 2:20am yesterday April 2nd, 2022. She was 90 years and 11 days old. We had just celebrated her 90th Birthday 2 weeks ago and she knew her health was failing. She still had lots of spunk though and boundless energy…
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Jorita Rosalie Porter Babb (1936-2016)
Jorita was an avid supporter of the restoration of the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead in Greeneville, TN, often corralling family members to tell them how important the project was and spurring them into action to assist the project. I’ve had the privilege to know her over these last dozen or so years and am sad…
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Ian Babb has Passed Away
Details are limited at this time, but I wanted to inform you of the passing of Ian Babb of England. Ian has been struggling with his health for sometime, but many will remember him as the good natured brother of BFA Member, Cherida Babb Coleman. I’ll forward more news as it becomes available. Dan
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Elinor Babb Stroud – Obituary
Many of you may remember Elinor from the 2007 (San Antonio) & 2012 (Greeneville) reunions. Elinor is also the sister of member Lynn Babb. ———————– Elinor Babb Stroud, age 91 died at Aarondale Retirement and Assisted Living Community in Springfield, Virginia Sunday, November 9, 2014, of natural causes She was born October 9, 1923 to…
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Earl W. Fletcher Jr. (Died: Aug. 22, 2014)
Died: Aug. 22, 2014 Earl W. Fletcher Jr., 65, of Mosheim, passed away Friday morning at the Nathanael Greene Museum. He was the director of the Nathanael Greene Museum. Mr. Fletcher was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He was a former alderman for the Town of Mosheim, former president of Washington College Academy, a…
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Martha Ann Dessell Babb (Obituary)
Martha is the mother of long time & active member Robert “Bob” Babb. Many will remember Bob & his wife Sylvia from various reunions. Martha Ann Dessell Babb June 3, 1933 – June 13, 2014 Obituary Martha Ann Dessell Babb, 81, of Cranberry passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 13, 2014 surrounded by her family.…
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Obituary for Joe R. Babb
We lost another great member this week. I first met Joe at the 2004 Reunion in Greeneville, TN and it was his advice I quoted in a recent letter to the members. His obituary is below: Obituary for Joe R. Babb Arden – Dr. Joe R. Babb, 84, went home to be with his Lord…
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James Morrissy lost in tragic accident
Jim was the husband of Babb Family Association Member Janice Morrissy. Although I never met him, Janice is very dear to me and I feel her loss all the way from Texas. Please join me in sending your condolences to Janice and their children. Oak Forest Police officer remembered Oak Forest Police officer Jim…
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Obituary for Anne Tucker Cress Babb
Many of you will remember Anne’s cheery face from many Babb Reunions. Despite many years of health challenges, her attitude never faltered. Please join me in sending our condolences to their many family members who are also members of the Babb Family Association. Obituary for Anne Tucker Cress Babb Anne Tucker Cress Babb, 86,…
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Passing of Doris Babb
Please join me in a moment of silence to remember one of lost members. Many of you may remember Doris, the mother of our former President Judy Babb, from the 2004 Babb Family Reunion in Greeneville, TN. Her obituary follows: Doris Babb died December 26, 2013. She was born in Paris, MS on June 11,…