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     Cora Olive Conner was born on December 2, 1870 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois.^3,4 As of December 25, 1889,her married name was Wright.¹ She married Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright on December 25, 1889 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois.^1,2,3 Cora Olive Conner died on September 6, 1896 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois, at age 25.⁴

     Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas.³ He was born on October 14, 1866 at Union Center, Cumberland Co., Illinois.^4,3 He married Cora Olive Conner, daughter of James Henry Conner and Mary Ann Short, on December 25, 1889 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois.^1,2,3 Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright married Minta Ella Curtis on November 27, 1896 at Crawford Co., Illinois.³ Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright died on July 28, 1956 at Arkansas at age 89.³

     Mary Ellen Wright was buried at Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Fontanet, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,3 She was born on October 13, 1890 at Cumberland Co., Illinois.^1,4 As of December 26, 1910,her married name was Hoke.¹ She married James Robert Hoke on December 26, 1910 at Indiana.^1,3 Mary Ellen Wright died on February 7, 1945 at Burnett, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 54.^1,3

     James Robert Hoke was buried at Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Fontanet, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,4 He was born on October 30, 1887 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^2,5,4 He married Mary Ellen Wright, daughter of Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright and Cora Olive Conner, on December 26, 1910 at Indiana.^1,4 James Robert Hoke died on January 17, 1954 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 66.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 431-16-4307.³ John Henry Wright was born on August 16, 1892 at Union Center, Cumberland Co., Illinois; On his WWI Draft Registration card he lists his birth date as Aug 16, 1893.^1,2,3,4 He married Alma Perry on June 17, 1916 at Barkada, Drew Co., Arkansas.¹ John Henry Wright died in April, 1981 at age 88.³

     His Social Security Number was 314-01-3455.⁵ Daniel Conner "Dan" Wright was buried at Burnett Cemetery, Burnett, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁶ He was born on May 1, 1894 at Greenup, Cumberland Co., Illinois.^1,4,5,2 He married Lorena May McKay on December 6, 1916 at Drew Co., Arkansas.^1,7,8,3 Daniel Conner "Dan" Wright died on April 19, 1977 at age 82.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 395-30-7685.⁴ Lorena May McKay was buried at Burnett Cemetery, Burnett, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁵ She was born on May 4, 1898 at Walsworth Co., Wisconsin.^1,4 As of December 6, 1916,her married name was Wright.¹ She married Daniel Conner "Dan" Wright, son of Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright and Cora Olive Conner, on December 6, 1916 at Drew Co., Arkansas.^1,2,6,3 Lorena May McKay died on June 13, 1973 at Wisconsin at age 75.^5,4,7

     Clarence Wright was born on March 13, 1896.¹ He died on April 28, 1896 at Illinois.¹

     Clara Wright was born on March 13, 1896.¹ She died on May 29, 1896 at Illinois.¹

     Minta Ella Curtis was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas.¹ She was born on November 7, 1873 at Illinois.^2,1 As of November 27, 1896,her married name was Wright.¹ She married Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright on November 27, 1896 at Crawford Co., Illinois.¹ Minta Ella Curtis died on January 11, 1946 at age 72.¹

     Valla Elizabeth "Vallie" Hoke was buried at Westlawn Cemetery, Farmersburg, Sullivan Co., Indiana.^2,6 She was born on October 22, 1911 at Coal Bluff, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2 As of July 24, 1930,her married name was Hicks.² She married Thomas Stewart Hicks on July 24, 1930 at Farmersburg, Sullivan Co., Indiana.^2,6 Valla Elizabeth "Vallie" Hoke died on March 10, 1961 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 49.^2,6 She Mrs. Vallie Hicks, 49 years old, of 1239 South Brown Avenue, died at 4:20 o'clock yesterday afternoon at Union Hospital. Surviving are the husband, Thomas; a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Plummer of R. R. 7; three brothers, Vincent and J. T. Hoke both of Terre Haute, and Elwood Hoke of Peoria, Ill; five sisters Mmes. Agnes Grindle and Lois Blackwell, both of Terre Haute, Jennie Gregory of R. R. 6, Florence Joslin of Benton Harbor, Mich., and Mary Norman of Tuscola, Ill., and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Thomas Funeral Home. Interment will be in West Lawn Cemetery at Farmersburg. Friends may call after 6 o'clock this evening. on March 11, 1961.⁶

     Agnes Byrena Hoke was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^5,8 She was born on August 20, 1913 at Coal Bluff, Vigo Co., Indiana.^4,5,8 As of March 1, 1932,her married name was Grindle.⁴ She married Aaron Wesley/Westley Grindle on March 1, 1932 at Indiana.^4,5,6 Agnes Byrena Hoke Agnes Byrena (Hoke) Grindle, 95, of Terre Haute, passed away of natural causes at 11:35 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2009, at her daughter's residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Coal Bluff on Aug. 20, 1913, to James and Mary (Wright) Hoke. She was a homemaker, enjoyed working with crafts, collecting recipes, cooking, working word puzzles, being with family and praising her Lord. She was married to Aaron W. Grindle on March 1, 1932, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 28, 1998. She is survived by her daughter, Rosetta Fagg (caregiver) and Aaron R. Grindle and wife Maxine Grindle of Terre Haute; three sisters, Mae Norman and husband Jack of Illinois, Jenny Gregory, Lois Blackwell and her husband Eugene of Terre Haute; seven grandchildren, Jeff Grindle of Fort Wayne, Gary Grindle and wife Lisa of Arizona, Kevin Grindle, Mark Grindle, Pam Hall and husband Joe, and Brenda Shepard, all of Terre Haute, and Sheila Gardner of Tennessee; nine great-grandchildren, Michael Grindle of Fort Wayne, Austin Shepard of Clinton, Chet Gardner and wife Beth, Jack Dale Gardner and wife Angie of Tennessee, Cassie and Robin Grindle of Arizona, Christina McGovern and husband Scotty, Craig Hall and wife Ashley, and Jade Grindle, all of Terre Haute; four great-great-grandchildren, Adrian Hall, Laurah and Emily Mcgovern, and Bailey Gardner. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Valley Hicks and Florence Joslyn; three brothers, Vincent, J.T. and Elwood Hoke; son-in-law, Jack Fagg; and two grandchildren, Tina Rose Fagg and Tiffany Grindle. Agnes was a former member of the Fontanet Home Ec Club and was a member of Barbour Avenue United Methodist Church.Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mattox-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Bob Roush officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the hospice Vista Care of Terre Haute. on June 12, 2009.⁵ She died on June 12, 2009 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 95.^5,8

     His Social Security Number was 314-34-8127.⁶ John Theodore "Jay" "J.T." Hoke was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.³ He was born on August 29, 1915 at Jonesboro, Craighead Co., Arkansas.^2,6,3 He married Helen Elizabeth Diehl on October 13, 1934.^2,3 John Theodore "Jay" "J.T." Hoke died in August, 1984.⁶ He J.T. "Jay" Hoke, 69, Route 24, died Wednesday afternoon in Union Hosptial. He was a retired businessman. He was born Aug. 29, 1915, in Jonesboro, Ark., to James Robert and Mary Wright Hoke. Survivors include his wife, Helen Diehl; two sons, Jimmie W., Terre Haute, and Max Alan, Darlington; one daughter, Rayetta Jett, North Little Rock, Ark; one brother, Elwood, Perkin, Ill; five sisters, Agnes Grindle, Jennie Gregory and Lois Blackwell, all of Terre Haute, Florence Josly, Coloma, Mich; and Mary Norman, Tuscola, Ill., and four grandchildren. He was a member of Rosedale Masonic Lodge 259 F&AM and was a 32nd-degree member of Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute. Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday in Mattox-Wood North Terre Haute Chapel. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 9 p.m. today, with Masonic services at 7. in August, 1984.³

     His Social Security Number was 357-12-8285.⁶ Vincent Floyd Hoke was born on February 12, 1918 at Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas.^3,6 He married Geneva Clara Johnson on February 15, 1939.^3,4 Vincent Floyd Hoke died on May 19, 1981 at age 63.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 385-42-0677.⁶ Florence Sylvia Hoke was born on October 18, 1920 at Sandcut, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,6 As of May 15, 1940,her married name was Haskett.¹ She married William Haskett on May 15, 1940.¹ Florence Sylvia Hoke and William Haskett were divorced on January 24, 1949.¹ As of October 29, 1954,her married name was Joslyn.¹ Florence Sylvia Hoke married Kenneth Faye Joslyn on October 29, 1954.¹ Florence Sylvia Hoke died on March 28, 2001 at age 80.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 309-22-0828.⁵ Elwood Hoke was born on November 9, 1922 at Indiana.^1,5 He married Oleva Violett Johnson on April 25, 1942.⁶ Elwood Hoke died in May, 1986 at age 63.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 429-19-6601.² Alma Perry was born on May 24, 1900 at Arkansas.^3,2 As of June 17, 1916,her married name was Wright.³ She married John Henry Wright, son of Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright and Cora Olive Conner, on June 17, 1916 at Barkada, Drew Co., Arkansas.³ Alma Perry died in June, 1984 at Arkansas at age 84.²

     Clarence Oliver Wright was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Camden, Ouachita Co., Arkansas.³ His Social Security Number was 432-12-2798.⁵ He was born on June 17, 1917 at Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas.^2,5,3 He married Lucy Mae Flemister on February 10, 1940 at Drew Co., Arkansas.^2,3,6 Clarence Oliver Wright died on April 15, 1985 at age 67.^5,3

     Lamar Melvin Wright was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Warren, Bradley Co., Arkansas.³ He was born on November 17, 1919 at Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas.^6,7,3 He married Nena Rose Rogers on January 3, 1946 at Drew Co., Arkansas.^6,4 Lamar Melvin Wright died on February 26, 2009 at age 89.^7,3

     Aubrey Henry Wright was buried at Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum, 7401 Highway 5, Alexander, Saline Co., Arkansas.³ He was born on April 17, 1922 at Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas.⁶ He married Frances Christine Veasey on April 11, 1945 at Drew Co., Arkansas.^2,7 Aubrey Henry Wright died on August 25, 2008 at Arkansas at age 86.⁶

     Her married name was Marsh.³ Her Social Security Number was 429-26-6119.³ Virginia Fern Wright was born on April 13, 1924 at Wilmar, Drew Co., Arkansas.³ As of September 14, 1946,her married name was Ross.² She married Jesse W. Ross on September 14, 1946 at Drew Co., Arkansas.² As of April 28, 1951,her married name was Donaldson.² Virginia Fern Wright married Raymond Huston Donaldson on April 28, 1951 at Star City, Lincoln Co., Arkansas.^5,2 Virginia Fern Wright married Unknown Marsh circa 1993.² Virginia Fern Wright died on June 25, 2002 at Arkansas at age 78.³

     Michael "Mick" Whitlow was buried at Peterstown Cemetery, Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.² He was born on August 9, 1950 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He married Cynthia Jayne Beer on November 23, 1974 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.² Michael "Mick" Whitlow died on June 10, 2000 at Ottawa, LaSalle Co., Illinois, at age 49.^1,2 He Michael “Mick” Whitlow, 49, of Ottawa, died Saturday afternoon, June 10, 2000. Born Aug. 9, 1950, in Princeton, he was the son of Oakie L. and Betty Dent Whitlow of Peterstown. He was a 1972 graduate of Virginia Tech University, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. He married Cynthia Jayne Beer on Nov. 23, 1974, at the Stout Memorial United Methodist Church in Parkersburg. He held several positions in the G.E. Plastics Technology Center in Washington, before he was transferred to Ottawa in 1996. He served as Core Product Commercial Leader for Engineered Styrenic Resins, and recently received the National Sales Regions MVP Award for Outstanding Commercial Contribution for New and Existing Business in 2000. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ottawa and the Ottawa Chapter of the G.E. Elfuns. While in Parkersburg, he had been a member of the Board of Directors for the Parkersburg YMCA and was named Director of the Year in 1995. He had also served as chairperson of several committees while a member of the Stout Memorial United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Jayne of Ottawa; and two daughters, Amanda Elizabeth of Smithburg, and Kathryn Michelle “Katy” at home. Burial will follow in the Peterstown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Buddy, Tony and Curtis Whitlow, Gerald Terry, Keith Whitley, and Erie Clyburn. on June 15, 2000.²