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     Merle Dean Stockard CHAMPAIGN - Funeral services for M. Dean Stockard, 92, of Champaign will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Owens Funeral Home, 101 N. Elm St., C. The Rev. Mary Brady will officiate. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Stockard died at 8:20 pm. Sunday (March 21, 2004) at Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana.³ He was buried at Grandview Memorial Gardens, 4112 W. Bloomington Road, Champaign, Champaign Co., Illinois.^3,7,5 His Social Security Number was 329-07-8279.⁸ He was born on October 24, 1911 at Stubend, Warren Co., Indiana.^8,7,4,5 He married Maxine McDowell on December 30, 1934 at Lebanon, St. Clair Co., Illinois.⁹ Merle Dean Stockard died on March 21, 2004 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at age 92.^8,3,7,5,9

     Betty Lou Stockard was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, Rileysburg, Vermilion Co., Indiana.⁵ She was born in 1918 at Indiana.^2,5 As of November 7, 1942,her married name was Wolter.⁶ She married William J. 'Bill' Wolter on November 7, 1942.⁶ Betty Lou Stockard died on May 27, 1951.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 334-16-5035.⁶ Dale Gray Stockard was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 3901 North Vermilion Street, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.⁵ He married Alyce Adeline Barkley.^3,5 Dale Gray Stockard was born on June 10, 1910 at Marshfield, Warren Co., Indiana.^6,3 He died on March 7, 1981 at Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 70.^6,5

     Alyce Adeline Barkley married Dale Gray Stockard, son of James Lewis Stockard and Pearl S. Smith.^2,1 Alyce Adeline Barkley left a will; 329-09-4390.³ She was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 3901 North Vermilion Street, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.¹ Her married name was Stockard. She was born on January 18, 1913 at McKnabb, Putnam Co., Illinois.^3,2,1 She died on March 9, 1992 at Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 79.^3,1

     Her Social Security Number was 336-32-9042.⁶ Bernice Esther Smith was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.⁷ She was born on May 8, 1913 at Illinois.^1,3,6,7 She married Earl H. Cox on March 16, 1935.³ As of March 16, 1935,her married name was Cox. Bernice Esther Smith died on May 27, 2002 at age 89.^6,7

     His Social Security Number was 725-07-0529.² Earl H. Cox was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.⁴ He was born on December 30, 1912 at Illinois.^1,2,4 He married Bernice Esther Smith, daughter of Clarence H. Smith and Alice Emma Kaneen, on March 16, 1935.¹ Earl H. Cox died on February 19, 2002 at age 89.^2,4

     Walter Curtis Manning was buried at Thrash Family Cemetery, on John Thrash land grant property, Thrash’s Mountain, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10 He was born on October 2, 1892 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as Oct 2, 1893.^9,4,10,5 He married Eva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese, daughter of Noah Preston DeWeese and Ioma Ann Woodward, on December 30, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,8 Walter Curtis Manning died on May 8, 1927 at Virginia at age 34; The gravestone has a death date of May 10, 1927.^9,10,5

     Harry M. Cox Jr. was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 3901 North Vermilion Street, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.² He was born on November 28, 1924 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^5,2 He married Noela Mae Bivenour in September, 1947 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.² Harry M. Cox Jr. married Geraldine Hurtig on April 11, 1969 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.² Harry M. Cox Jr. died on February 1, 2012 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 87.^2,5 He DANVILLE — Harry Cox, 87, of Danville, passed away at 6:57 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at his home. Harry was born Nov. 28, 1924, in Danville, the son of Harry and Edna (Smith) Cox Sr. He married Noela Mae Bivenour in September of 1947 at St. James United Methodist Church in Danville. He later married Geraldine Hurtig Lambright on April 11, 1969, at the Methodist Chapel at University of Illinois in Urbana. She survives. He is survived by two sons, Terry (Jan) Cox of Atlanta, Ga., and Gary (Jeanne) Cox of San Diego, Calif; daughter, Darla Ewing of Danville; one stepson, John Lambright of Albuquerque, N.M; one brother, John (Wanda) Cox of Burnet, Texas; 10 grandchildren, Megan Henry, Mackenzie Coan, Addison Cox, Anne Hunter Cox, Terra Ewing, Tyler Ewing, Tanner Ewing, John Lambright III, Carl Lambright and Steven Lambright; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Zola Fagan; and one stepson, Joseph Wesley Lambright. Harry attended Danville High School up until his junior year. Then he was drafted and served in the Army Air Corps as a warrant officer during World War II. After serving in the military, he attended Ohio University, where he majored in photography and was a member of Sigma Chi. Harry set several track records during his time at Danville High School and Ohio University. His records at Danville High School in the 220 still stand today. Harry left Ohio University in 1947 to go work for the family business, Cox Auto Supply, in Danville, after his father became sick. He worked as an automotive parts distributor for several years until he retired in 1985. He was a very loyal member of St. James United Methodist Church for many years. Harry loved photography and won several prizes for his photography. He also would video various events for people. He also enjoyed playing golf, watching movies, painting and reading. Harry was very artistic and loved trying to create new things. He was a very loving, caring and humble man. A celebration of the life of Harry Cox will begin at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, A Life Celebration Home, with Pastor Randy Robinson officiating. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. He will be cremated following the service and laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to St. James United Methodist Church. on February 3, 2012.²

     John David Cox married Wanda Unknown.⁴ John David Cox was born on November 3, 1917 at Illinois.^2,5

     Her Social Security Number was 329-09-9394.⁵ Her married name was Fagan.⁴ Her married name was Hofman.⁵ Zola B. Cox married Unknown Hofman.⁵ Zola B. Cox married Clarence M. Fagan.^4,6 Zola B. Cox was born on June 27, 1913 at Illinois.^2,5,6 She died on March 17, 1996 at age 82.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 350-03-4553.⁶ Ernest Lancelot Cunningham was buried at Beemont United Methodist Cemetery, Owensville, Gasconade Co., Missouri.⁷ He married Maxine Suver.¹ Ernest Lancelot Cunningham married Unknown Carter.¹ Ernest Lancelot Cunningham was born on January 2, 1916 at Bismarck, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^6,2,3 He died on June 25, 1997 at Missouri at age 81.⁶

     Wilma Louise Smith was born on June 30, 1920 at Illinois.^3,9 As of June 30, 1946,her married name was Overpeck.² She married Robert Lee "Bob" Overpeck on June 30, 1946 at West Lebanon, Warren Co., Indiana.^1,4,5,7,2

     Virginia Ruth Smith was buried at West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren Co., Indiana.² She was born on December 28, 1921 at Bismarck, Vermilion Co., Illinois.² As of September 28, 1942,her married name was Crone.² She married Boyd Mackson Crone on September 28, 1942 at Warren Co., Indiana.^1,4,5,2 Virginia Ruth Smith died on March 20, 2013 at Hoopeston, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 91.² She Virginia R. Crone, 91, of Williamsport, Ind., is celebrating in heaven today after she passed this life at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday March 20, 2013, at Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 28, 1921, in Bismark, Ill., the daughter of Lee R. and Lola (Claypool) Smith.. She married her husband of 70 years, Boyd M. Crone, on Sept. 28, 1942, at her parent's home in rural Warren County. Surviving family include her husband, Boyd Crone, Williamsport; two sons, Ron (Roberta) Crone and William (Patti-Joy) Crone, both of Williamsport; a daughter, Carol (Fred) Marques of Mishawaka, Ind; two sisters, Louise (Robert) Overpeck, West Lebanon, and Joyce (Jim) Marble, Robinson, Ill; two brothers, Donald (Joyce) Smith and Lowell (Betty) Smith, both of Bismark, Ill; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and nine step great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Virginia graduated from West Lebanon High School in 1940 and attended Lafayette Business College. She had been employed over the years at Purdue and Warren County treasurer's office. She had been an active member of the Tab Christian Church since 1947.. The pride of her life was her family, all of whom she loved very much, especiall her grandchildren. She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening and raising flowers. She also enjoyed her two dogs "Buddy" and "Lobo", who will certainly miss her. Funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. EDT Sunday, March 24, at Grady Funeral Home, 111 E. Monroe St., Williamsport, with Pastor Rod Andrews and Pastor Don Williams officiating. Interment: West Lebanon Cemetery. on March 22, 2013.²

     Robert Lee "Bob" Overpeck was buried at West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren Co., Indiana.^4,6 He was born on April 10, 1920 at Newellton, Tensas Parish, Louisiana.^4,5,6 He married Wilma Louise Smith, daughter of Lee Robert Smith and Lola Belle Claypool, on June 30, 1946 at West Lebanon, Warren Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,7,4 Robert Lee "Bob" Overpeck died on July 3, 2013 at West Lebanon, Warren Co., Indiana, at age 93.^4,6 He WEST LEBANON - Robert "Bob" Lee Overpeck, age 93 of West Lebanon, went to be with his kind Heavenly Father at 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at his residence. Bob was born in Newellton, LA on April 10, 1920. He was the son of Harry Lee and Tressie (Biddle) Overpeck. He was a 1939 graduate of Rockville High School. He resided in Rockville until he married W. Louise Smith on June 30, 1946 in West Lebanon, IN where they had resided since their marriage. Louise survives. Bob served in the US Navy in the transport system during World War II, spending time in Guam, Brisbane, Australia, and several other Islands. He farmed in Warren County, then worked at the Veterans’ Administration Hospital for 25 years, retiring as a welder in the maintenance department in 1985. He was a devoted member of the West Lebanon Christian Church where he was a past elder, life member of the VFW Post #3318 Attica, member of the American Legion Post #259 Williamsport, and Vice President for Indiana Rural Youth. He was also a member of the West Lebanon Lions Club and a past Warren County Farm Bureau Chairman. He enjoyed attending WCEA Men’s Meetings and had attended the Kiamichi Men’s Clinic in the Ozark Mountains. He was very patriotic and enjoyed having garage sales and attending auctions. Surviving with his wife, Louise, are, 2 children, Curt Overpeck (wife:Carol) of Talahassee, FL and Jane Haddock (husband: Randy) of Williamsport. Daughter-in-law, Gloria (Fisher) Showalter; 4 grandchildren, Jill Eberly (husband: Bob), Amanda Duchemin (husband: Craig), Matt Overpeck,and Elizabeth Overpeck; 1 great-grandson, Conor Eberly. Bob was preceded in death by 1 brother, Richard "Dick" Overpeck, 1 sister, Jeanne Whipple, and 1 son, Lee Robert Overpeck. Interment will follow at West Lebanon Cemetery with full military honors. on July 4, 2013.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 346-16-6112.¹ Howard Leland Smith was buried at Walnut Corner Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^6,7 He was born on September 2, 1920 at Bismarck, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^6,1 He married Hyla Jean Swartz on February 4, 1942 at Bismarck, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^6,7,8 Howard Leland Smith died on March 26, 1994 at Illinois at age 73.^6,1,9

     Her Social Security Number was 483-62-0923.⁵ Bertha Opal Lane was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^6,7 She was born on January 17, 1902 at Blount Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,5,6 As of 1925,her married name was Richardson.² She married Rev. Orval Epsy Richardson in 1925 at Champaign Co., Illinois.^3,2 Bertha Opal Lane died on October 12, 1992 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 90.^5,6,7 She Bertha O. Richardson, 90, of Parkridge Manor Care Center, 4755 Parkridge Ave., Pleasant Hill, died of kidney failure Monday at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Richardson, a homemaker, was born in Illinois. She and her late husband, a pastor, lived in Murray, Eldora, Brooklyn and Keota and in Illinois. She was a member of Eastside Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Schooler of Des Moines; a sister, Florence Lehr of Santa Ana, Calif; 11 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; and a great-greatgrandchild. on October 13, 1992.⁷

     Celesta Jane Lane was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^5,2 She was born on January 31, 1887 at Blount Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^4,2 As of December 6, 1905,her married name was Fox.⁶ She married Edward Allen Fox on December 6, 1905 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.^3,7,2 Celesta Jane Lane died on February 18, 1920 at Oakwood, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 33.²

     His Social Security Number was 343-20-2807.⁵ Charles Smith "Charley" Lane was buried at Mount Olive Cemetery, Mayview, Champaign Co., Illinois.² He married Johanna R. "Joan" Filipiak.⁶ Charles Smith "Charley" Lane was born on January 24, 1909 at Blount Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,7 He married Wilma Denhart on May 5, 1966.⁸ Charles Smith "Charley" Lane died on February 13, 1988 at Arizona at age 79.⁵

     Nancy Ella Lane was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.⁴ She married Harry Reese.² Her married name was Reese. Nancy Ella Lane was born on January 15, 1888 at Blount Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.⁵ She married Frank Asbery Stedman circa 1905.⁶ As of circa 1905,her married name was Stedman. Nancy Ella Lane died in October, 1956 at age 68.^4,2

     Florence Audra Lane was buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, 950 South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.^3,7 Her Social Security Number was 347-26-5460.⁸ She was born on March 15, 1905 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^3,8,4,7 As of August 27, 1927,her married name was Lehr.⁵ She married David Franklin Lehr on August 27, 1927 at Champaign Co., Illinois.^3,5,7 Florence Audra Lane died on February 4, 1999 at Ventura, Ventura Co., California, at age 93.^3,8,7 She Florence A. Lehr age 93 of Ventura and formerly of Garden Grove died Thursday in a Ventura convalescent hospital following a long illness. Florence was born March 15 1905 in Oakwood Ill. and was a two-year county resident coming from Orange County. In 1927 she married her husband Pastor David F. Lehr a Disciples of Christ minister and served as church secretary church school superintendent and study and worship chairperson for about 36 years. She developed the curriculum for church baptism communion and membership. She also concurrently served on the Board of Directors for the Y.W.C.A. in Canton Ill. She faithfully served the Lord and assisted her husband until his retirement in 1963. He preceded her in death in 1969. After her retirement she also was a member of A.R.E. and was an Edgar Cayce "Search for God" study group leader for 10 years. She was a longtime member of the Garden Grove First Christian Church and started a prayer chain group. Florence was also an English as second language-Laubach tutor at the Garden Grove Crystal Cathedral for several years until she was 79 years old. She is survived by her daughters Glenna Rae Sipes of Bandon Ore. Selma Yvonne Stutsman of Moreno Valley and Martha Jane Lehr of Florence Ore; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home in Ventura with private inurnment at the Los Angeles National Cemetery. on February 7, 1999.⁷

     Lula May Lane was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.⁵ She was born in January, 1892 at Illinois.³ As of circa 1911,her married name was Wolfe.² She married Edgar "Ed" Wolfe circa 1911.² Lula May Lane died in 1911 at Illinois.⁵

     Minerva Arminta "Minta" Lane was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,6,3 She was born on June 5, 1899 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,3 As of 1917,her married name was Roberts.² She married Elmer Elwood Roberts in 1917.² As of November 3, 1932,her married name was Allison. Minerva Arminta "Minta" Lane married Thomas Woodard Allison on November 3, 1932 at Champaign Co., Illinois.^1,7,3 Minerva Arminta "Minta" Lane died on April 6, 1938 at Newell, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 38.^1,3

     Rev. Orval Epsy Richardson was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^4,6 His Social Security Number was 485-36-3754.³ He was born on June 15, 1901 at Vail, Brown Co., Kentucky.^3,6,7 He married Bertha Opal Lane, daughter of John Seymore Lane and Laura Belle Smith, in 1925 at Champaign Co., Illinois.^2,5 Rev. Orval Epsy Richardson died on February 2, 1973 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 71.^4,6 He Services for the Rev. Orval E. Richardson, 71, of 3281 Clevland Ave, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Woodland Hills Church of Christ with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Richardson died Friday at his home of a heart attack. He was born in Morehead, Ky., and had lived in Des Moines for 12 years. He served as minister in the Church of Christ for 48 years with congregations in Brooklyn, Keota, Murray, Eldora and Rising and Rising Sun. He has last served as minister of Woodland Hill Church of Christ before retiring two years ago. He attended Johnson Bible College in Kimberlin Heights, Tenn., and graduated from Cincinnati Bible Seminary in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was ordained May 26, 1924. He also was a member of the Eastside Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Bertha; a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Beaman and a son, F. Keith Richardson, both of Des Moines; four sisters, Mrs. Madonna Miller of Fort Cloud, Fla., Mrs. Juanita Dion of Palpano Beach, Fla., Mrs. Alta McLain of Equality, Ill., and Mrs. Evelyn Willoby of Glendale, Calif; a brother, Carl Richardson of Norwalk, Calif; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. on February 4, 1973.⁴

     Edward Allen Fox was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.⁴ He was born on April 21, 1870 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.⁶ He married Celesta Jane Lane, daughter of John Seymore Lane and Laura Belle Smith, on December 6, 1905 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.^7,3,6 Edward Allen Fox died on May 27, 1932 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 62.^4,6

     Harriet Frances Garnet Fox was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.⁵ She was born on April 7, 1909 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.³ She died on April 20, 1920 at Oakwood, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 11.³