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     Lucille Thirman Wood Lucille Thirman Wood Elmore, 95, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman E. Elmore; daughter, Sharon Leigh Cottrell; parents; five brothers; four sisters; and former husband, Horace W. Cottrell. Lucille was a member of North Roanoke Baptist Church and was retired from Roanoke City Schools. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Sharon Cottrell; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Richard Woods; granddaughters, Jennifer Bodensiek (Edwin), Jessica Woods (Andrew), Jordyn Parker (Alex) and Kendra Carroll (Brandon); grandson, Kameron Cottrell; and great-grandchildren, Evan and Chase Bodensiek, Lucie Krasny and Graham Carroll. The family would like to thank the staff of Our Lady of the Valley, where Lucille resided for the past three years, and also to Good Samaritan Hospice, for the wonderful care and support they provided. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.³ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She was born on November 2, 1921 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 As of January 6, 1979,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Col. Norman Ethelbert Elmore, son of Bonnie Waldo Elmore and Mary Jane Raines, on January 6, 1979 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,3 Lucille Thirman Wood died on June 2, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.^3,4

     Rev. Robert Earl Crawford was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2 His Social Security Number was 147-09-6168.⁷ He was born on August 19, 1908 at Wynnewood, Garvin Co., Oklahoma.^6,2,4,5,7 He married Annah Lee Elmore, daughter of Bonnie Waldo Elmore and Mary Jane Raines, on January 25, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Rev. Robert Earl Crawford died on August 21, 1997 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 89.^6,3,2,7 He CRAWFORD, The Reverend Robert Earl, 89, of Blacksburg, passed away Thursday night, August 21, 1997, at his home. A native of Oklahoma, he graduated from Wheaton College, Wheaton, Ill. and Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pa. (B.D. and Th.M. in Theology and Greek New Testament). He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Baskin Crawford. Surviving are his wife, Annah Lee Clingenpeel Crawford; and his children, Oakley Hamilton Crawford and his wife, Arlene, of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and their children, Susan of Minneapolis, Minn. and Brian of Fort Collins, Colo; Robert Earl Crawford Jr. and his wife, Betty Burke, of Roanoke, and their child, Clare Lin; Helena Crawford Sams and her husband, Frank Sams of Vinton, and their children, Audra Sczerba and her husband, Dan, of Vinton, and Michael Sams of Atlanta, Ga; Daniel Baskin Crawford and his friend, Mary Bishop, of Roanoke; James Philip Crawford and his wife, Cathy, of Roanoke; and his stepchildren, Jerry Dale Clingenpeel and his wife, June, of Singapore; Andrew Elmore Clingenpeel and his wife, Connie; and his stepgrandchildren, Craig, Dana, Brian and Amy; and one great-stepgrandchild. Reverend Crawford, through tireless example and compassion, taught many to seek the common ground, to love everyone, both inside the fold and without. His 50-plus years in the ministry included 32 years of pastorates at Garden City Baptist Church and Cambria Baptist Church, from which he retired in 1981. He has been Moderator of each of the five Associations he served in, as well as serving on various committees. He was active in youth work in all of his ministries, as well at the PTA. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. on August 23, 1997.²

     Sherwood Beverly Bousman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 229-24-7031.⁸ He was born on April 28, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,5,6 He married Jeannine O'Neil Elmore, daughter of Bonnie Waldo Elmore and Mary Jane Raines, on September 17, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,5 Sherwood Beverly Bousman died on September 4, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^8,3,7 He Sherwood B. Bousman, 82, of Roanoke, died on Saturday, September 4, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannine E. Bousman; brother, Thomas E. Bousman and sister, Dorothy B. Smith. Sherwood retired as a Division Manager of Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company and was a member of St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Neil S. and Debbie Bousman of Harrisville, N.Y. and Timothy I. and Miriam Bousman of Mt. Sinai, N.Y; two grandchildren, Kenneth S. and Tracey L. Bousman and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Fife officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. on September 5, 2010.³

     Bertha Ann Branson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 239-84-4318.⁶ She was born on August 2, 1889 at Washington Co., Virginia.^3,6,4,5 As of August 2, 1909,her married name was Gearhart.⁴ She married Maurice Morgan Gearhart, son of William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart and Virginia Isabell Conner, on August 2, 1909 at Washington Co., Virginia.⁴ Bertha Ann Branson and Maurice Morgan Gearhart were divorced on November 15, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Bertha Ann Branson died on January 10, 1981 at Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, at age 91.^3,5

     Howard Neal Gearhart was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.^4,7 He was born on August 8, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Aug 10, 1910.^4,7,8 He married Alice Lee Canada on December 15, 1934 at Durham Co., North Carolina.^3,4,13,5 Howard Neal Gearhart died on October 11, 1965 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 55.^4,5,7 He Howard Neal Gearhart, formerly of Roanoke, died Monday at his home in Durham, N.C. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alice Canada Gearhart; a son, John H. Gearhart, Reynoldsburg, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. William M. Rexrode, Durham; his mother, Mrs. Bertha A. Gearhart, Roanoke; three brothers, Berkley Andrew Gearhart and Doris Duke Gearhart, Charleston, S.C; Lester Bogle Gearhart, Salem; two sisters, Mrs. Claude G. Bruce, Salisbury, N.C; Mrs. Paul C. Sowder, Roanoke. on October 12, 1965.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 250-09-6217.⁴ Berkeley Andrew Gearhart was buried at Carolina Memorial Park, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina.^11,5 He married Irene Louise Singletary.^12,5 Berkeley Andrew Gearhart was born on June 14, 1912 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,11,10,13,6 He died on April 6, 1974 at Charleston Co., South Carolina, at age 61.^4,11,5,13 He Berkeley Andrew Gearhart, 61, died in a local hospital after a long illness. He was born in Roanoke, Va., a son of Bertha B. Gearhart and the late Morris Gearhart. He was a shipping clerk for 43 years with Swift Meat Co. Surviving are his mother; his widow, Mrs. Irene Singletary Gearhart; daughters, Mrs. Al (Charlotte) McCants of Manassas, Va. and Miss Ellen Gearhart of Charleston Heights; two sisters, Mrs. Claude Bruce of Salisbury, N.C. and Mrs. Paul Sowder of Roanoke, Va; two brothers, Lester Gearhart of Roanoke, Va. and Duke Gearhart of Charleston. Burial in Carolina Memorial Gardens. on April 7, 1974.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-7129.¹³ Lester Bogle Gearhart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,7 He was born on September 18, 1914 at East Radford, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{13,5,6,7,14,8} He married Hazel Virginia Higgs on April 13, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6 Lester Bogle Gearhart died on April 30, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^13,5,7,14

     His Social Security Number was 248-64-7475.⁵ Doris Duke Gearhart was buried at Carolina Memorial Gardens, Charleston Co., South Carolina.^6,1 He was born on August 28, 1916 at Radford, Virginia.^1,5,6,11,12 He married Nannie Marie "Nan" Taylor on April 1, 1950 at Arlington, Virginia.³ Doris Duke Gearhart and Nannie Marie "Nan" Taylor were divorced on May 3, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Doris Duke Gearhart married Berta "Betty" Amueller circa 1956.^1,13 Doris Duke Gearhart died on August 2, 2004 at South Carolina at age 87.^1,5,6,12 He D. Duke Gearhart, Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (Retired) entered into eternal rest the morning of Monday, August 2, 2004, husband of Berta "Betty" Amueller Gearhart, for 48 years. Residence of Goose Creek, South Carolina. Burial will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. Mr. Gearhart was born August 28, 1916 in Radford, Virginia, the son of the late Maurice Gearhart and Bertha Branson Gearhart. Mr. Gearhart was a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church. He was a United States Air Force Veteran serving during World War II and retiring after 30 years as a Chief Master Sergeant where he served in New Guinea, Germany, and many bases in the United States and also retired after 17 years of service at the Charleston Air Force Base, 437th Aerial Port Squadron. Mr. Gearhart was a member of the Goose Creek Lions Club, a life member of Goose Creek Masonic Lodge No. 401, a member of the Royal "Z" Bowling League and Marrington Bowling League and a volunteer with Meals on Wheels. Surviving are his wife, Berta "Betty" Amueller Gearhart of Goose Creek; a son, Michael A. Gearhart and wife Tamara of Spartanburg, S.C; a daughter, Carol G. Stewart and husband, Jeff of Atlanta, Ga; two sisters, Mary Virginia Sowder of Roanoke, Va. and Muriel Bruce of Salisbury, N.C; three grandchildren, Kyle Gearhart of Spartanburg, S.C; Rebecca Gearhart of Spartanburg, S.C. and Ashlie Rossi of Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Gearhart was predeceased by three brothers, Neal Gearhart of Durham, N.C., Berkeley A. Gearhart of North Charleston, S.C., and Lester B. Gearhart of Roanoke, Va. on August 4, 2004.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 228-12-2143.¹⁰ Muriel Thelma Gearhart was buried at Rowan Memorial Park, 4126 U.S. Highway 601 N, Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina.^3,11 She was born on November 13, 1920 at Radford, Virginia.^3,11,10,5 As of August 21, 1943,her married name was Lester.⁴ She married Samuel Maynard Lester on August 21, 1943 at Washington, D.C..⁴ As of circa 1953,her married name was Bruce.¹² Muriel Thelma Gearhart married Claude Garland Bruce circa 1953.^6,2,12,3 Muriel Thelma Gearhart and Samuel Maynard Lester were divorced on February 19, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹³ Muriel Thelma Gearhart died on April 13, 2010 at Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, at age 89.^3,11,10 She SALISBURY - Muriel Gearhart Bruce, 89, of Salisbury, died Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at Genesis HealthCare after a period of declining health. Born Nov. 13, 1920, in Radford, Va., she was a daughter of the late Maurice M. and Bertha Branson Gearhart. Her family moved to Roanoke, Va., in the late 1920s where Mrs. Bruce was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School. After the start of World War II, she moved to Washington, D.C., beginning her career in Federal Service. After the war, Mrs. Bruce served Veterans Administration Hospitals in Lexington, Ky., Roanoke, Va., and the VA Medical Center in Salisbury beginning in 1953. Mrs. Bruce retired from the Veterans Administration in 1983. Mrs. Bruce was a member of Enon Baptist Church. She was also a 25-year member of the North Carolina Chapter of the Eastern Star. In years past, Mrs. Bruce loved to dance, roller figure skate and play the violin. She enjoyed horseback riding, swimming and gardening and mostly the fellowship of friends, neighbors and family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bruce was preceded in death by her husband, Claude G. Bruce, on Sept. 22, 2000; her brothers, Neal Gearhart, Berkeley Gearhart, Lester Gearhart and Doris Gearhart; her sister, Mary Gearhart Sowder; and her niece, Judy Sowder Thurmond. Surviving are her sons, Eddie Bruce and his wife, Gail, of Cleveland, Claude Bruce and his wife, Karen, of Lewisville, Michael Bruce and his wife, Betty, of Advance and Jan G. Bruce and his wife, Pat, of Roanoke, Va; one granddaughter, English Rupert, of Roanoke, Va; one grandson, Scott Bruce of Salisbury; and two great-grandchildren, Rhea and Rio of Roanoke, Va. Mrs. Bruce's obituary would not be complete without loving mention of her friend, assistant, her companion and caretaker, Pam Dean, and Pam's mother, Peggy Crews, who have been an important and inspirational part of her life since 1999. Graveside services will be conducted at Rowan Memorial Park. on April 15, 2010.³

     Mary Virginia "Chink" Gearhart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,7 Her Social Security Number was 224-24-8172.¹¹ She was born on April 4, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,11,7 As of July 12, 1947,her married name was Sowder.⁹ She married Paul Cleophas Sowder, son of Claude Earnest Sowder and Essie Goldie Aldridge, on July 12, 1947 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^{3,4,12,7,9,13} Mary Virginia "Chink" Gearhart died on December 21, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^4,14,11,7 She Mary Gearhart (Chink) Sowder, 86, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009. She was predeceased by her parents, Maurice and Bertha Gearhart; husband, Paul C. Sowder; daughter, Judy S. Thurman; and four brothers, Neal, Berkley, Lester and Doris Gearhart. She is survived by her sister, Muriel G. Bruce, of Salisbury, N.C. "Chink" was employed by the Radford Silk Mill during World War II, Roanoke Telephone Company and retired from the Salem Veterans Hospital. She will be greatly missed by special niece, Doris "Dorsey" Smith and husband, William D. Duncan, of Timberlake, N.C; and other nieces and nephews. on December 23, 2009.⁴

     Berta "Betty" Amueller Spartanburg, SC - Berta Gearhart, 82, wife of 48 years to the late D. Duke Gearhart, Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (Retired), entered into eternal rest on the morning of Monday, December 16, 2013. Betty was born January 21, 1931 in Oberweikertshofen, Germany, and later became a very proud Naturalized Citizen of the USA in 1956. She was a current resident of Eden Terrace, and formerly of Goose Creek, SC. Prior to her relocation to Spartanburg, Betty was a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the Royal "Z" Bowling League and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Betty is survived by her son, Michael A. Gearhart (Tamara) of Spartanburg, SC; a daughter, Carol A. Stewart of Atlanta, GA; three grandchildren, Kyle and Rebecca Gearhart of Spartanburg, SC, and Ashlie Rossi of Atlanta, GA. Also surviving in Germany are two sisters, Pepi Kipka (Erick) and Syglinde Wagoner; three nieces, Gabrielle, Regina, and Brigette; and one nephew, Gerhard; and their children. The family wishes to thank the staff at Eden Terrace of Spartanburg and Regency Hospice for their tender, loving care provided to their beloved mother, oma, and friend. Graveside services will immediately follow in the Carolina Memorial Gardens.² She was buried at Carolina Memorial Gardens, Charleston Co., South Carolina.² She was born on January 21, 1931 at Oberweikertshofen, Germany.² As of circa 1956,her married name was Gearhart.¹ She married Doris Duke Gearhart, son of Maurice Morgan Gearhart and Bertha Ann Branson, circa 1956.^1,2 Berta "Betty" Amueller died on December 16, 2013 at Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina, at age 82.²

     Claude Garland Bruce was buried at Rowan Memorial Park, 4126 U.S. Highway 601 N, Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina.^9,3,6 His Social Security Number was 226-01-1646.¹⁰ He was born on September 24, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{10,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9} He married Muriel Thelma Gearhart, daughter of Maurice Morgan Gearhart and Bertha Ann Branson, circa 1953.^11,1,3,12 Claude Garland Bruce died on September 22, 2000 at Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, at age 83.^10,2,3,6,8,9 He BRUCE, Claude Garland, 83, of Salisbury, N.C. passed away Friday, September 22, 2000 at the Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, N.C. Mr. Bruce was born on September 24, 1916 in Roanoke. He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel T. and Clara Sink Bruce. Mr. Bruce was the Chief Engineer at the Hefner VA Medical Center before retiring in 1981 after 34 years of service. He was in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the South Pacific during WWII. He was a member of Enon Baptist Church and a mason. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Muriel Gearhart Bruce; sons, Edwin Dale Bruce, of Salisbury, N.C., Claude A. Bruce, of Lewisville, N.C., Michael L. Bruce, of Turkey Creek, K.Y. and Jan G. Bruce, of Salem; one brother, Roy Bruce, of Fla; sisters, Juanita B. Morris, of Roanoke and Dorothy B. Spencer, of Sebastian, Fla; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Interment will follow in Rowan Memorial Park with Military Honors conducted by the Rowan County Veterans Council. on September 24, 2000.³

     His Social Security Number was 490-10-0254.⁸ Wilfred Anderson Norwood Sr. was buried at Paradise Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper Co., Missouri.⁵ He was born on April 3, 1915 at Gays Mills, Crawford Co., Wisconsin.^8,4 He married Creta Hern on December 31, 1939 at Jasper Co., Missouri.² Wilfred Anderson Norwood Sr. died on October 21, 1999 at Missouri at age 84.⁸

     Maxine Winifred Norwood was buried at Park Cemetery, 801 Baker Blvd., Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 496-10-5112.⁵ She was born on March 3, 1919 at Gays Mills, Crawford Co., Wisconsin.^4,5,3 As of October 22, 1939,her married name was Law.² She married Robert Dale Law on October 22, 1939 at Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.^2,3 Maxine Winifred Norwood died on October 25, 2011 at Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri, at age 92.^4,5,3 She Maxine Winifred Law, 92, Carthage, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at St. Luke's Care Center, Carthage, following an extended illness. Maxine was born March 3, 1919, at Gay's Mill, Wis., to the late Earl and Mabel (Anderson) Norwood. She later moved to Carthage, where she graduated from Carthage High School. She married Robert D. Law on Oct. 22, 1939, in Carthage. Two children were born to this union. Robert preceded her on June 14, 1991. Maxine worked at Steward's Studio for many years as a film developer. She enjoyed doing crafts; painting; and ceramics. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Carthage, where she was involved with the Golden Horizons. She was also a volunteer for Meals On Wheels. Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded by a daughter, Darlene Gilbreath; and by two brothers, Wilfred Norwood and Earl Gene Norwood. She is survived by her son, Dale (Patty) Law, Carthage; a son-in-law, Frank Gilbreath; four grandchildren, Lori (Joel) Terry, Mark Gilbreath, Scot (Tammy) Gilbreath and Keith Law; three great-grandchildren; sistersin-law, Patricia Norwood, Carthage, and Reba Law, Sarcoxie, Mo; other relatives and friends. on October 27, 2011.³

     His Social Security Number was 495-30-7389.² Earl Gene Norwood was buried at Park Cemetery, 801 Baker Blvd., Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.^7,8 He was born on September 14, 1929 at Missouri.^1,2,7 He married Patricia Jane Wheeler on October 26, 1956 at Jasper Co., Missouri.^3,7 Earl Gene Norwood died on May 25, 2000 at Missouri at age 70.^2,7

     Her Social Security Number was 505-54-2572.² Inez Dianna Bush was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.³ She was born on July 13, 1900.^2,3 As of August 22, 1937,her married name was Grossman.¹ She married Morgan Francis/Frances Grossman on August 22, 1937.^1,4 Inez Dianna Bush died on August 21, 1984 at age 84.³

     Her Social Security Number was 521-52-4435.⁷ Ardis Evelyn Adamson was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, 14800 Old Brighton Road, Brighton, Adams Co., Colorado.^1,8,9 She was born on June 17, 1917 at Angus, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,8,7,9,2 As of February 4, 1938,her married name was Stiles.¹ She married Woodrow Elvan Stiles on February 4, 1938 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,8,5,10,6 Ardis Evelyn Adamson died on September 16, 1999 at Brighton, Adams Co., Colorado, at age 82.^1,8,7,9 She ARDIS EVELYN STILES, 82, of Brighton died Sept. 16. Services were Sept. 20, with burial at Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs. Stiles was born in Angus, Neb., on June 17, 1917. She married Woodrow Stiles, 1938. Together, they owned and operated A-1 Appliance Service in Brighton. She was a bookkeeper. Survivors include her husband; daughters Linda Lane of Colorado Springs, Margie Neff of California, Judith Brooks of Wheat Ridge; sister Bonnie Sandborn of Nevada; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. on September 22, 1999.⁸

     Woodrow Elvan Stiles was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, 14800 Old Brighton Road, Brighton, Adams Co., Colorado.² His Social Security Number was 507-14-3819.⁶ He Woodrow Elvan Stiles of Denver, and formerly of Brighton, CO died April 20, 2002, in Denver. On April 24 funeral services were held at Rice Mortuary in Brighton. There was cremation. Woodrow, the son of Herman E. and Stella (Bruce) Stiles, was born June 6, 1918, in Nora, Nebraska. He graduated from Nora High School in 1935 and married Ardis Adamson on Feb. 4, 1938, in Nelson, Nebraska. He and Ardis moved to Colorado in 1939 where he farmed and ranched near Brighton and Kiowa in Elbert County. In 1963 he and Ardis opened and operated A-1 Appliance Service in Brighton and later from their home in Thornton. After living in the Denver area, they returned to Brighton in 1992 until Ardis' death in 1999. He is survived by his daughters, Linda (Bill) Lane of Peyton, Margie (Ray) Neff of Brighton, and Judy Brooks of Wheatridge; son, Jim (Paddy) Stiles of Laguna Niguel, California; sisters-in-law, Meta Stiles of Nelson, Nebraska, and Bonnie (Dick) Sandborn of Carson City, Nevada; brother-in-law, Ben Koch, of Arvada; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ardis; his parents; two brothers, Bruce and Warren Stiles; one sister, Ruby Koch; and grandson Mark Brooks.³ He was born on June 6, 1918 at Nora, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^6,2,3,4,5 He married Ardis Evelyn Adamson, daughter of Vernie Albertis Adamson and Berneice Mildred Kinneson, on February 4, 1938 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,7,8,3,9 Woodrow Elvan Stiles died on April 20, 2002 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 83.^1,6,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 508-14-1378.⁸ Raymond Francis Bennett was buried at Fort Laramie Cemetery, Fort Laramie, Goshen Co., Wyoming.⁴ He was born on December 15, 1916 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^8,4,6,9 He married Georgia Ellen Slife on January 23, 1943 at St. Louis, Missouri.^4,5,10 Raymond Francis Bennett died on June 2, 1982 at Wyoming at age 65.^8,4,9