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     His Social Security Number was 548-46-4486.⁸ Donald William Titsworth was buried at San Gabriel Mission Cemetery, San Gabriel, Los Angeles Co., California.⁵ He was born on January 29, 1899 at Green Ridge, Pettis Co., Missouri.^2,3,8,4,6 He married Ruth Agnes Jackson circa 1924.^9,10 Donald William Titsworth died on January 11, 1979 at Orange Co., California, at age 79.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 526-30-3732.⁴ Frank B. Titsworth was buried at Angus Cemetery, Alto, Lincoln Co., New Mexico.^5,3 He was born on June 28, 1905 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.^4,3 He married Mora Avaline Ferguson on December 23, 1931 at Roswell, Chaves Co., New Mexico.³ Frank B. Titsworth died on November 24, 1988 at Roswell, Chaves Co., New Mexico, at age 83.^4,3 He TINNIE—Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday at Tlnnie Baptist Church for Frank Titsworth, 83, of Tinnie, who died Thursday in Roswell. Mr. Titsworth will lie in state at the church from noon until service time. The casket will be closed at the service. The family will receive friends in Roswell at 512 N. Missouri Ave. The Rev. Bill Jones of the church will officiate. He will be assisted by Fred Titsworth and Marjorie Slaten, son and daughter of the deceased. Special music will be presented by pianist and soloist Lynn Werner. A Masonic graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Angus Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the scholarship fund for Hondo High School students. Titsworth was born on June 28, 1905, in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Titsworth, both now deceased. He was married Dec. 23, 1931,in Roswell to Mora Ferguson. A resident of Hondo since 1921, he was owner of Hondo Valley Garage for 50 years, president of the Hondo School Board for 25 years and a board member for 35 years. He founded the Hondo fire and amulance service, was a deputy sheriff of Lincoln County and past president of the Hondo Rotary Club. He received the Outstanding Citizen Award from the New Mexico State Police and was voted Lincoln County Man of the Year. Titsworth was also a founder and member of Tinnie Baptist Church and donated the land on which the church was built. He also was a founder of the Tinnie Fire Department. He was a member of Roswell Lodge No. 18 of A.F.& A.F., president of the Order of the Amaranth in Ruidoso and a Shriner.Besides his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Anna Titsworth of Dallas, Texas; a daughter and son-in-law, Marjorie and Stan Slaten of Roswell; one sister, Mary Bowen of Mitchell, Neb; two grandchildren, Sheryl Vickers and her husband, Ellis, of Roswell, and Michael Kendall and his wife, Anita, of Dallas; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be John Cooper, Pat Donahue, Tommy LaGrone, Floyd Montoya, Ken Pendergrass, Joe Skeen, John Talbert and Wilbur Wyatt. Honorary pallbearers will include Cecil Anderson, Robert O. Anderson, Jack Higgins, Joe McKnight, Sam Montoya, Ramon Nunez, Laura Peters, Edith Stanhart, D.S. Wimberly, all Master Masons and members of Tinnie Baptist Church. on November 25, 1988.³

     Mary Elizabeth Titsworth was buried at Mitchell Cemetery, Mitchell, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 506-32-8873.⁵ She was born on January 31, 1897 at Missouri.^2,5 As of circa 1919,her married name was Bowen.⁶ She married Leland James Bowen circa 1919.^4,7,6 Mary Elizabeth Titsworth died on March 13, 1995 at Nebraska at age 98.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 547-60-2510.³ Her married name was Warncke.² Fannie T. Titsworth married G. F. Warncke.² Fannie T. Titsworth was born on November 29, 1901 at Colorado.^2,3 She and G. F. Warncke were divorced before April, 1940.⁴ Fannie T. Titsworth died on June 5, 1986 at Alameda Co., California, at age 84.²

     Frances Ann Thomas was buried at Oxford West Cemetery, Oxford, Benton Co., Indiana.^5,4 She was born on September 2, 1844 at Indiana.^6,4 As of September 9, 1869,her married name was Titsworth.³ She married Andrew J. "Andy" Titsworth, son of Peter Titsworth and Sarah Reed, on September 9, 1869 at Fayette Co., Indiana.^1,3,4 Frances Ann Thomas died on September 27, 1905 at Oxford, Benton Co., Indiana, at age 61.⁴

     Zua Titsworth was buried at Oxford West Cemetery, Oxford, Benton Co., Indiana.² She was born in 1871 at Indiana.^1,2 She died in 1891 at Indiana.²

     Clara Titsworth was buried at Oxford West Cemetery, Oxford, Benton Co., Indiana.² She was born in 1874 at Indiana.^1,2 She died in 1894 at Indiana.²

     John Thomas Titsworth was buried at La Verne Cemetery, 3201 B Street, La Verne, Los Angeles Co., California.⁵ His Social Security Number was 564-48-4264.⁷ He was born on February 18, 1877 at Indiana.^7,4,8,6,5 He married Olive "Ollie" Phares on August 21, 1901 at Benton Co., Indiana.^2,9 John Thomas Titsworth died on June 6, 1968 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 91.^8,5

     Olive "Ollie" Phares was buried at La Verne Cemetery, 3201 B Street, La Verne, Los Angeles Co., California.³ She was born on June 1, 1874 at Benton Co., Indiana.^2,3 As of August 21, 1901,her married name was Titsworth.¹ She married John Thomas Titsworth, son of Andrew J. "Andy" Titsworth and Frances Ann Thomas, on August 21, 1901 at Benton Co., Indiana.^1,4 Olive "Ollie" Phares died on February 5, 1952 at Pomona, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 77.^2,4 She OXFORD, Feb. 6 - Mrs. Ollie (Phares) Titsworth, wife of John Titsworth and a former Oxford resident, died Tuesday morning at her home in Pomona, Cal. Born here, she and her husband moved to Pomona 35 years ago. Burial will be in Pomona. on February 7, 1952.⁴

     Lloyd E. "Loyed" Smith was buried at Garfield Cemetery, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^1,5 He was born on September 27, 1890 at Nebraska.¹ He died on January 11, 1891 at Nebraska.^3,5

     Maxine Gordon Smith was born on August 10, 1913 at Nebraska.² As of April 24, 1937,her married name was Howard.² She married Wesley B. Howard on April 24, 1937.² As of May 28, 1948,her married name was Tyler.² Maxine Gordon Smith married Delmar Tyler on May 28, 1948.²

     Delmar Tyler was born on October 9, 1907.¹ He married Maxine Gordon Smith, daughter of Lyle Dillon Smith and Mary J. McConaughy, on May 28, 1948.¹

     Ellen Lenore Smith was buried at Garfield Cemetery, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^1,2 She was born on January 24, 1912 at Nebraska.^1,2 She died on June 6, 1919 at Nebraska at age 7.^1,2

     Clark Jacob Smith was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Callaway, Custer Co., Nebraska.⁴ His Social Security Number was 505-07-5503.⁶ He was born on January 29, 1898 at Nebraska.^1,2,6,4 He married Margaret N. Ellison on December 17, 1923.⁴ Clark Jacob Smith died on July 9, 1990 at Nebraska at age 92.^6,4

     Katherine Amelia Smith was buried at North Platte Cemetery, North Platte, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.⁴ She was born in November, 1899 at Nebraska.⁴ As of May 18, 1921,her married name was Russell.⁴ She married Bert Lyle Russell on May 18, 1921 at Broken Bow, Custer Co., Nebraska.^4,2 Katherine Amelia Smith died on June 30, 1956 at Nebraska at age 56.⁴

     Dorothy Pauline Smith was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Callaway, Custer Co., Nebraska.³ She was born on December 15, 1909 at Custer Co., Nebraska.³ As of circa 1928,her married name was Gordon.⁴ She married Thomas Charles Gordon circa 1928.^3,4 Dorothy Pauline Smith died on November 29, 1959 at Custer Co., Nebraska, at age 49.³

     Bert Lyle Russell was buried at North Platte Cemetery, North Platte, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^3,2 His Social Security Number was 521-18-7812.⁴ He was born on April 17, 1898 at Callaway, Custer Co., Nebraska.^3,4,2 He married Katherine Amelia Smith, daughter of Seymour Franklin Smith and Zella Emery Josephine Dillon, on May 18, 1921 at Broken Bow, Custer Co., Nebraska.^2,3 Bert Lyle Russell died on May 28, 1982 at Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska, at age 84.^3,2 He Bert Lyle Russell, 84, of Osceola, died Friday morning at a Grand Island Hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home with The Rev. Henry Beatty officiating. Burial will be in the North Platte Cemetery. Military rites will be under the direction of the North Platte American Legion. Visitation will be Monday from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Russell was born April 17, 1898, at Callaway, the son of John and Annie Carothers Russell. He grew to manhood in the Callaway community and received his education in the Callaway schools. He entered the United States Navy on Feb. 23, 1918, and served until his discharge on July 25, 1919. He returned to Nebraska and was married to Katherine A. Smith on May 18, 1921 at Broken Bow. She preceded him in death on June 30, 1956. He then married Mary Lange on July 20, 1957, and the couple resided in North Platte where Russell was employed as a meat cutter for the North Platte Packing Company for many years. After retirement, he worked part time for Nash Finch in North Platte. The couple moved to Elm Creek before moving to Osceola. Survivors include his wife; one son, Bob, of Felton, Calif; two brothers, Verne of Grand Island and Earl of Greeley, Colo; three stepsons, Raymond Lange of Palmer; Dale Lange of Grand Island and James R. Lange of Overland Park, Kan; 10 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife and three step-grandchildren. on May 29, 1982.³

     His Social Security Number was 523-12-6923.⁸ Robert Leroy "Bob" Russell was born on April 23, 1923 at Callaway, Custer Co., Nebraska.^3,8,4,5,6 He married Millicent Jean Parker on September 22, 1943 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.⁹ Robert Leroy "Bob" Russell died on November 10, 1995 at Deschutes Co., Oregon, at age 72.^8,4

     His Social Security Number was 526-09-1156.⁶ Frank Cecil Dillon was buried at Fort McPherson Military Cemetery, Maxwell, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^2,7 He Frank C. Dillon of North Platte died on February 28, 1973 at the Verteran's Hospital at Grand Island at the age of 62 years and one day. He was born at Garfield Table where he grew to young manhood. Frank served in World War II with Co, B, 17th Engr., 2nd Armoured Div., in the European War Theatre, receiving his discharge in 1944. After his discharge, most of his life was spent in North Platte whee he was employed by Sidles Co., & then the Univ. of Nebraska North Platte station until the last one and one-half years at the Yellow Cab. Co. He is survived by one brother, Loren of Arnold; four sisters; Mrs. John Chapman of Potter, Neb., Mrs. Art Flint of Stapleton, Mrs. Robert Stockall of North Platte and Mrs. Wayne Welch of Vernonia, Oregon; also many nices and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Harry. Services were held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 2 at the Adams-Swanson Chapel in North Platte with Rev. Robert Moy officiating. Neal Baxter sang "It Is No Secret" and "How Great Thou Art" with Mrs. Paul Christianson at the organ. Palbearers were: Craig and Darrell Dillon, Don and Robert Flint, and Lynn and Roger Stockall. Frank was a member of the Order of the Eagles No. 2839, Noel C. Donegan Post 1504 of V.F.W., and The P.R. Hallegan Post No. 1934 of the American Legion. Burial was at Fort McPherson Nat. Cemetery with military honors by the Veterans Organization of North Platte.⁷ He and Alma Bernice McCarver were divorced.⁸ Frank Cecil Dillon was born on February 27, 1911 at Garfield Table, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^6,2,7 He married Alma Bernice McCarver on December 16, 1934.⁴ Frank Cecil Dillon died on February 28, 1973 at Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska, at age 62.^2,7

     Her married name was Downs.² Alma Bernice McCarver was buried at Fort McPherson Military Cemetery, Maxwell, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.² She and Frank Cecil Dillon were divorced.² Alma Bernice McCarver married Eugene B. Downs.² Alma Bernice McCarver was born on August 27, 1915 at Custer Co., Nebraska.^3,1,2 As of December 16, 1934,her married name was Dillon.¹ She married Frank Cecil Dillon, son of Abner Wells Dillon and Minnie Ernestine Smith, on December 16, 1934.¹ Alma Bernice McCarver died on January 12, 1981 at age 65.²

     Grace Marie Dillon was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.⁶ She was born on November 7, 1916 at Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^4,6 As of March 8, 1941,her married name was Stockall.⁴ She married Robert Stockall on March 8, 1941.^3,4,6 Grace Marie Dillon died in January, 1977 at Nebraska at age 60.⁴

     Idris Inez Dillon was buried at Vernonia Memorial Cemetery, Vernonia, Columbia Co., Oregon.⁵ She was born on February 6, 1919 at Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^3,5,6 As of March 8, 1941,her married name was Welch.³ She married Wayne Lester Welch on March 8, 1941 at Red Willow Co., Nebraska.^2,3,4,5,7 Idris Inez Dillon died on September 30, 2014 at Oregon at age 95.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 506-68-2417.⁴ Hershell Blanche Dillon was buried at Potter Community Cemetery, Potter, Cheyenne Co., Nebraska.⁵ She was born on July 13, 1907 at Cheyenne Co., Nebraska.^2,4,5 As of November 4, 1925,her married name was Phillips.² She married R. B. "Bob" Phillips on November 4, 1925.² As of March 2, 1935,her married name was Chapman.² Hershell Blanche Dillon married John Appleseed Chapman on March 2, 1935.^2,5 Hershell Blanche Dillon died on January 1, 1989 at Potter, Cheyenne Co., Nebraska, at age 81.^2,4,5

     John Appleseed Chapman was buried at Potter Community Cemetery, Potter, Cheyenne Co., Nebraska.² He was born on September 25, 1913 at Tyron, McPherson Co., Nebraska.^1,3 He married Hershell Blanche Dillon, daughter of Abner Wells Dillon and Minnie Ernestine Smith, on March 2, 1935.^1,2 John Appleseed Chapman died on January 28, 1975 at Kimball, Kimball Co., Nebraska, at age 61.^2,3

     Estelle Viola "Babe" Dillon was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.⁵ She Services were held Monday, July 29, 1996 at the United Methodist Church in Arnold, for Estelle V. "Babe" Dillon Flint, who died July 25 at Sandhills Manor in Broken Bow at the age of 87. The Rev. Doug Smith and Rev. Victor Karg officiated. Survivors include her daughters, Mrs. Harold (Barbara) Whitcomb of Arnold and Mrs. Terry (Sharron Conley) of Oxnard California; sons, Robert and Wife Jean Flint of Arnold and Donnell and his wife Cheri Flint of Arnold; 14 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; many mieces, cousins and friends; and special friends of Riverview Apartments. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Wayne (Idris) Welsh of Vernonia, Oregon. Music was by Dorothy Larreau. Selections were "Precious Memories" and "Ivory Palaces". Honorary pallbearers were all riverview Apartment residents. Pallbearers were Shad Flint, Mike Flint, Shane Flint, Bruce Deterding, James Deterding and Dustin Deterding. Estelle V. "Babe" Flint was born November 17, 1908 at Garfield Table in Lincoln County to Abner and Minnie Smith Dillon. Her father died in 1918 in the flu epidemic. She attended and graduated from school on Garfield Table and the Logan County High School at Gandy. She worked in department and grocery stores in Arnold and Stapleton after high school. On October 25, 1931 she married Arthur L. Flint. They helped send her sisters, Marie and Idris, to school and helped care for a niece, Bernilee. Art was in the trucking business so they helped a lot of hired men. To this marriage four children were born. The couple saw them all attend school and graduate in Stapleton. At the family get-togethers, everyone knew what the menu would be - chicken and noodles and butter beans. The couple resides in Stapleton on their little acreage until 1978 when they moved to Arnold to be near their children. Babe was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 51 years, brothers Loren, Harry and Frank Dillon and sisters Hershall Chapman and Marie Stockall. Burial was in the Arnold Cemetery.³ Her Social Security Number was 508-34-8902.⁶ She was born on November 17, 1908 at Garfield, Custer Co., Nebraska.^1,3,2,6,7 As of October 25, 1931,her married name was Flint.¹ She married Arthur Lloyd "Art" Flint on October 25, 1931 at Nebraska.^1,3,2,7,8 Estelle Viola "Babe" Dillon died on July 25, 1996 at Broken Bow, Custer Co., Nebraska, at age 87.^1,3,2,6

     His Social Security Number was 506-14-3130.⁶ Arthur Lloyd "Art" Flint Arthur L. Flint was born March 3, 1908 at Callaway, Nebraska to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Flint and passed away February 4, 1984 at the Callaway hospital at the age of 75 years. Art was the 9th of the 17 children born to this family. He grew up in the Callaway and Arnold areas, moving to Stapleton in 1929. He worked as a stock dealer, trucker, auctioneer and veterinarian. He was united in marriage to Estelle V. (Babe) Dillon on Oct. 25, 1931. To this union four children were born. They resided in Stapleton until 1978, when they then moved to Arnold to be near their children. Preceding him in death were his parents, six brothers and six sisters. He is survived by his wife, Estelle; two daughters, Mrs. Eddie (Barbara) Deterding of Arnold and Mrs. Terry (Sharron) Conley of Oxnard, California; two sons, Robert and Donnell of Arnold; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, Grace Burford of Callaway, Leota Martin of Eddyville, Verna Stockham of Broken Bow and one brother, Joy of Santa, Idaho and many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 7 at 11:00 a.m. from the First Baptist Church in Arnold for Arthur L. Flint, 75, who passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 4 at Callaway, Nebr. Officiating was Rev. Victor Karg. Mrs. Dale Fletcher furnished the music and sang "It Is No Secret" and "The Old Rugged Cross." Honorary pallbearers were Jim Wonch, Paul Clemmons, Dick Bandy, Joe McClure, Robert Anderson, Bill Prather, Cecil Weems, Alfred Russell, Wayne Salisbury, Bob Reed, Al Miller and Wylie Eastwood. Pallbearers were: Bruce Deterding, Rick Conley, Bobby Flint, Mike Flint, Earl Deterding, Mark Conley, Shad Flint and Shane Flint. Interment was in the Arnold Cemetery with Berryman Funeral Home of Cozad in charge of the arrangements.⁷ He was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.^7,5 He was born on March 3, 1908 at Callaway, Custer Co., Nebraska.^6,3,7 He married Estelle Viola "Babe" Dillon, daughter of Abner Wells Dillon and Minnie Ernestine Smith, on October 25, 1931 at Nebraska.^1,2,3,4,7 Arthur Lloyd "Art" Flint died on February 4, 1984 at Callaway, Custer Co., Nebraska, at age 75.^4,7

     Barbara Marie Flint Barbara Marie Whitcomb, 74, of Arnold, died Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Nebraska. Barb was born at home on August 17, 1937, in Stapleton,Nebraska to Art and Estelle (Dillon) Flint. She graduated from Stapleton High School in 1955. Barb worked in Ogallala for a year before marrying Edgar Deterding on May 13, 1957, in Stapleton. To this union four children were born: Judy, Susan, Bruce and Earl. They farmed south of Arnold for a period of time. She married Harold Whitcomb on February 1, 1995, in Broken Bow. They continued to live in Arnold. Barb was a member of the America Legion Auxiliary, the United Methodist Women and was a devoted wife and mother. She was active in playing cards with her friends, as well as organizing the foot clinic, birthday party club and many other activities at the Riverview Apartments during her stay there. She was preceded in death by her husband. Harold; her parents; a brother, Don Flint; and a niece, Rhonda Rose. Survivors include her children: Susan (Jeff) Hunter of Kempner, Texas, Judy (Bruce) Allen of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Bruce (Mary) Deterding of Eustis, and Earl Deterding of Arnold; a sister Sarron (Terry) Conley of Arnold; brother, Robert (Jean) Flint of Arnold; seven grandchildren, Detrick and Michelle Thomas, James (Kathy) Deterding, Dustin (Lacey) Deterding, Jordan and Jessica Deterding and Katelyn Allen; six great-grandchildren, Domonic, Kristopher, Sophia, Erianna, Taylor and Brett; and many more nieces nephews, relatives and friends. Memorial funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 26, at 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Arnold. Pastor Irving Jennings conducted the services. Honoary pallbearers were all of the residents of Riverview Apartments. Music was provided by Melody Jennings and Dorothy Larreau. Selections were "Amazing Grace" and "The Old Rugged Cross." Cremation was chosen. Inurnment was in the Arnold Cemetery.³ She was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.^3,6 She and Edgar Lee "Eddie" Deterding were divorced.^3,7 Barbara Marie Flint was born on August 17, 1937 at Stapleton, Logan Co., Nebraska.^2,6,3 As of May 13, 1957,her married name was Deterding.³ She married Edgar Lee "Eddie" Deterding on May 13, 1957 at Stapleton, Logan Co., Nebraska.^3,7 As of February 1, 1995,her married name was Whitcomb.³ Barbara Marie Flint married Harold Gene Whitcomb on February 1, 1995 at Broken Bow, Custer Co., Nebraska.^1,3,8 Barbara Marie Flint died on June 23, 2012 at North Platte, Lincoln Co., Nebraska, at age 74.³

     Harold Gene Whitcomb Harold Gene Whitcomb was born March 28, 1930, at Hyannis, NE, to George and Lola Rawles Whitcomb. Harold passed from this life on March 31, 2009, at the age of 79 years and three days. Harold spent his early years growing up and working on ranches in the sandhills area of Sheridan and Cherry counties in Nebraska. Harold moved to the Mason City area in Nebraska, where he farmed and raised cattle. He then moved to Springview, NE to manage his grandmother's ranch until moving to Broken Bow where he was employed at V-Bar Sales and Service. On February 1, 1995, Harold married Barbara Marie Deterding. In the fall of 1995, Harold and Barb moved to Arnold, NE, where he worked for Holman welding and where he resided until his death. Harold's special interests included hunting and trapping, fishing, working with cows and calves, his garden and his adopted grandchildren. One of his favorite sayings was "Do things right the first time so you don't have to do it again." Survivors include his wife, Barbara of Arnold; one sister, Vedah and "Mac" Galloway of Merriman; four stepchildren, Susan and Jeff Hunter, Judy and Bruce Allen, Bruce and Mary Deterding, and Earl Deterding; seven step-grandchildren Detrick, James, Dustin, Machelle, Jordan, Jessica and Katlyn; four step great-grandchildren Dominic, Christopher, Brett, Erianna; two nephews John and Don Galloway; one niece, Shirley Chesbrow; special friends Mark Larsen family; Vern Oatman family, Jim Holman family and numerous other relatives and friends.⁴ He was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.³ He was born on March 28, 1930 at Hyannis, Grant Co., Nebraska.^3,4 He married Barbara Marie Flint, daughter of Arthur Lloyd "Art" Flint and Estelle Viola "Babe" Dillon, on February 1, 1995 at Broken Bow, Custer Co., Nebraska.^1,2,4 Harold Gene Whitcomb died on March 31, 2009 at Nebraska at age 79.^3,4

     Robert Leon "Bob" Flint Robert Leon “Bob” Flint of Arnold passed away July 10, 2016, at his home in Arnold. He was born on Jan. 19, 1942, in Stapleton to Arthur and Estelle (Dillon) Flint. He had a happy childhood with his brother, Don, and sisters, Barbara and Sharron. He graduated from Stapleton High School in 1960. He worked for the state of Nebraska and then Francis Pandorf before becoming self-employed. Later he worked at Becton Dickinson in Broken Bow. On Oct. 2, 1965, Robert married his sweetheart, Jean Miller, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Gothenburg. They became parents to four children, Ronda, Bobby, Shad and Michael. Robert had a strong work ethic and always made providing for his family a priority. He cherished spending time with his children, grandchildren and family. He loved working with horses, dancing and hunting, and loved to tell stories, always flashing his mischievous grin. He never knew a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone. Robert and Jean recently celebrated their 50th anniversary and together spent their time raising dogs, camping, fishing and playing cards. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Don; sister, Barbara; and beloved daughter, Ronda. He is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, Bobby (Liz) of Virginia, Shad of Broken Bow and Mike (Corina) of Broken Bow; sister, Sharron (Terry) Conley; brother-in-law, Tim (Kerri) Miller; sister-in-law, Mickey Miller; grandchildren, Josh (Michaela) Flint, Austin Snyder, Richard Schulik, Andrew, Emily, Abby and Daniel Flint; great-grandchildren, Charlee Flint and Tristan Schulik; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 15, at the First Baptist Church in Arnold. Burial will be at the Arnold Cemetery.³ He was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.³ He was born on January 19, 1942 at Stapleton, Logan Co., Nebraska.^2,3 He married Jean Miller on October 2, 1965 at Gothenburg, Dawson Co., Nebraska.^2,3 Robert Leon "Bob" Flint died on July 10, 2016 at Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska, at age 74.³