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     Lowell Denzil "Denny" DeWease Jr. was born on August 6, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Donna Lynn Huffman on September 9, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Lowell Denzil "Denny" DeWease Jr. died on September 18, 2017 at Virginia at age 64.² He Lowell Denzil (Denny) Dewease Jr., 64, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Lowell Denzil Dewease; and his father-in-law, Victor Huffman. Denny enjoyed his grandchildren's activities, golfing, fishing, NASCAR races, and was a Virginia Tech fan. He served the community for 45 years in the grocery business. His survivors include his beloved wife of 45 years, Donna Huffman Dewease; three children, Andy Dewease and wife, Amy, Kelly Henderson and husband, Troy, and Suzanne Alley and husband, Steve; eight grandchildren, Jake Dewease, Anna Dewease, Tucker Henderson, Rhett Henderson, Haden Henderson, Kendall Moore, Karsyn Moore and Lilly Alley; his mother, Barbara Neece and husband, Terry; his sister, Wanda Dewease; his mother-in-law, Geneva Huffman; his stepmother, Virginia Dewease; and numerous other family members and friends. A Celebration of his Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Lynn Haven Baptist Church. Pastor Jason Hay will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ALS Foundation. on September 20, 2017.²

     Sarah Alice Chaffin was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 9, 1876 at Virginia.^4,3 As of September 16, 1908,her married name was Hollins.² She married James Peter Hollins on September 16, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Sarah Alice Chaffin died on December 27, 1918 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 42.^4,3

     Orval Raymond Stevenson was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,2 He was born on February 20, 1903 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,2 He died on February 6, 1904 at South Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,3,2

     Samuel Woolsy August Stevenson was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,3 He was born on August 31, 1907 at Indiana.^1,3 He died on March 23, 1909 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 1.^1,2,3

     Maudie Ethel P. Stevenson was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.¹ She was born on May 14, 1905 at Clay Co., Indiana.^1,4 She died on September 16, 1912 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 7.^1,3,4

     James Alexander Stevenson was buried at Bee Ridge Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.^3,6 His Social Security Number was 314-10-5458.⁷ He was born on February 13, 1910 at South Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.^7,4,5,6 He married Ruby Louise Acree in 1929 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^8,3,6 James Alexander Stevenson married Ethel Irene Hall on March 2, 1974 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^9,10 James Alexander Stevenson died on November 5, 1993 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 83.^9,7,6

     Her Social Security Number was 314-24-9142.⁵ Sarah Elizabeth Stevenson was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^6,2 She was born on March 1, 1901 at Cardonia, Clay Co., Indiana.^6,5,2,4 As of April 19, 1920,her married name was Squires.⁴ She married John Isaac Squires on April 19, 1920 at Indiana.^4,2 Sarah Elizabeth Stevenson died on October 29, 2000 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 99.^6,5,2

     John Isaac Squires was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 307-14-5184.⁵ He was born on February 16, 1898 at Slate Spring, Calhoun Co., Mississippi.^6,5,1,2,3 He married Sarah Elizabeth Stevenson, daughter of Plen Franklin Stevenson and Sarah Catherine Poff, on April 19, 1920 at Indiana.^2,3 John Isaac Squires died on January 5, 1971 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 72.^1,3,4 He BRAZIL, Ind. - John I. Squires, 71, RR 3, died at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday at his residence. He was former superintendent of the Clay County Highway Department and was a member of the Lena United Methodist Church. Surviving are the widow, Sarah; a son, Ralph, RR 3, Brazil; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Heck, RR 3 Brazil, and Mrs. Mary Shonkwiler, South Bend; two brothers, Roscoe, Oakton, Va., and Henry, Stiurbridge, Mass., 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. on January 6, 1971.⁴

     Ralph Leon Squires was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 315-14-4495.⁶ He married Jean Ann McDonald.² Ralph Leon Squires was born on April 17, 1922 at Indiana.^1,6,2 He died on April 3, 1976 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 53; Died in a truck accident.^1,2

     Ethel Cloenice Squires and Raymond Allen Deeter Heck were divorced.⁶ Ethel Cloenice Squires was born on May 18, 1927 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.^3,4 As of April 17, 1944,her married name was Heck.⁴ She married Raymond Allen Deeter Heck on April 17, 1944 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.⁴ As of October 19, 1978,her married name was Wells.⁶ Ethel Cloenice Squires married Kenneth Russell Wells on October 19, 1978 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^6,7

     Ruby Louise Acree was buried at Bee Ridge Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.^4,3 She was born on July 30, 1910 at Clay Co., Indiana.³ As of 1929,her married name was Stevenson.¹ She married James Alexander Stevenson, son of Plen Franklin Stevenson and Sarah Catherine Poff, in 1929 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,4,3 Ruby Louise Acree died on September 4, 1973 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 63.³

     Her Social Security Number was 305-24-3170.² Ethel Irene Hall was buried at Sutherlin Cemetery, Putnam Co., Indiana.¹ She was born on February 14, 1917 at Hoosierville, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,2 As of June 12, 1935,her married name was Sutherlin.¹ She married Courtney Glen Sutherlin on June 12, 1935 at New Market, Montgomery Co., Indiana.¹ As of March 2, 1974,her married name was Stevenson.¹ Ethel Irene Hall married James Alexander Stevenson, son of Plen Franklin Stevenson and Sarah Catherine Poff, on March 2, 1974 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,3 Ethel Irene Hall died on December 8, 2005 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana, at age 88.^1,2 She Ethel I. Sutherlin Stevenson, 88, of Russellville, Ind., died at 2 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at Hickory Creek of Crawfordsville. She had cooked for several restaurants and was a member of Eastern Star No. 330 of Groveland for 50 years. She was born Feb. 14, 1917, at Hoosierville, Ind., to Oliver and Etta Roe Hall Perry. She was married to Courtney G. Sutherlin on June 12, 1935, at New Market, Ind. He died Feb. 17, 1963. She later married James A. Stevenson on March 2, 1974, at Brazil. He died Nov. 5, 1993. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Jane Bowman of Russellville; three sons, David Courtney Sutherlin of Darlington, Donald Glen Sutherlin of Brazil and Jackie Neal Sutherlin of Darlington; a stepdaughter, Doris Martin of Brazil; four stepsons, Don Stevenson, Ron Stevenson, Bill Stevenson and Bob Stevenson; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchldren; and several stepgrandchildren; stepgreat-grandchildren; and stepgreat-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a stepson, Salty Sutherlin; a stepgrandson, Larry Sutherlin; two great-grandsons, Gordon Day and Coy Zeller; three sisters, Emma Green, Clara Smith and Betty Weels; and three brothers, Kenneth, Raymond and Delbert Hall. Services are scheduled for1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2005, at Machledt & Servies Funeral Home, 301 E. Green St., Waveland, Ind., with the Rev. Velma Keesling and Brother Don Perry officiating. Burial will be in Sutherlin Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. on December 10, 2005.¹

     Donald Ray "Don" Stevenson was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.⁵ He Donald Ray Stevenson, 90, passed away on July 31, 2021 at the VA Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on July 26, 1931 in South Bend to the late James and Ruby (Acree) Stevenson. Don attended Staunton schools, and soon after joined the Army, where he fought in the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Ethel Brown on June 18, 1955, and together they raised two children. Don spent most of his life working as a truck driver. He and Ethel loved traveling, and visited 48 states on his Gold Wing motorcycle. In his later years, Don enjoyed watching John Wayne westerns, playing euchre, and most importantly spending time with his family. Don was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bill Stevenson; and brother-n-law, Gilbert Brown. Survivors include his beloved wife of 66 years, Ethel Stevenson of Brazil; son, Denny (Jane) Stevenson of Newburgh; daughter, Julie Begin of Hope; brothers, Bob (Kay) Stevenson of Terre Haute, Ron (Cheryl) Stevenson of Peoria; sister, Doris (Don) Martin of Brazil; grandchildren, Luke, Lance, Jeremy; 9 great-grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends. Burial will take place at Calcutta Cemetery at a later date.⁵ He was born on July 26, 1931 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,5 He married Ethel E. Brown on July 18, 1955 at Indiana.^4,5 Donald Ray "Don" Stevenson died on July 31, 2021 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 90.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 312-58-2425.⁶ Amy Olean Sawyer was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,5 She was born on August 10, 1914 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,6,4,5 As of January, 1934,her married name was Stevenson.¹ She married Ray Edward Stevenson, son of Plen Franklin Stevenson and Sarah Catherine Poff, in January, 1934.^1,2 Amy Olean Sawyer died on April 13, 2006 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 91.^1,6,5 She Amy Olean Stevenson, 91, of Brazil passed away April 13, 2006, at 8:20 a.m. at Cloverleaf Healthcare Facility. She had been a resident there for only one week. She was born August 10, 1914, in Putnam County the daughter of Otto B. Sawyer and Ocie Thomas Sawyer. She was a 1932 graduate of Van Buren High School. As a young girl she and her girlfriends traveled to Indianapolis to the Heckethorn Bakery, there she began her lifetime of excellent cooking and baking. In January of 1934 she married Ray Stevenson. She enjoyed being a farm wife, helping with livestock, quilting and working in the vegetable and flower gardens. She was known to make excellent noodles and pies that were second to none. She was devoted to her husband, her children and her grandchildren. In the past she was a member of the West Union Church of Christ and was currently a member of the McKinley Hill Church of Christ. She had been a member of the Lena Good Neighbors Club and the Van Buren Home Economics Club. Her parents; her husband Ray Stevenson, September 10, 1996; three brothers, Roscoe, Orville and Merrill Sawyer; and a son-in-law John Butler preceded her in death. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Shirley Stevenson of Brazil; daughter and son in law, Wilma and Robert Jenkins of Knightsville and daughter Norma Butler and fiance Jim Pugh of Columbus, Indiana; six grandchildren, Kenneth Stevenson, Dr. Michael Stevenson, Alan and Betsy Stevenson, James and Lisa Stevenson, Lucinda and Michael Miller and R. Scott and Jamie Jenkins; nine great-grandchildren, Ethan Stevenson, Paige Stevenson, Dustin Stevenson, Cody Stevenson, Megan Jenkins, Clark Jenkins, Matthew Miller, Shawn Miller, and Nina Miller; one brother and sister-in-law, Victor and Jean Sawyer of Crawfordsville; three sisters Lorene Miller of Lafayette, Dorothy Roberson of Indianapolis, and Reba Clifton of Dover, Delaware; many nieces, nephews and a large extended family. Services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at French Funeral Home with Brother Rick Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Calcutta Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-8 p.m. and again Monday prior to services. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be directed to McKinley Hill Church of Christ. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Light a candle in her memory at www.frenchfuneralhome.com. on April 15, 2006.¹

     Earl Wayne Stevenson was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on September 2, 1935 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^7,4,5,6 He married Shirley Ann Stitzle on August 22, 1954.^4,6 Earl Wayne Stevenson died on February 22, 2014 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 78.^4,7 He BRAZIL - Earl Wayne Stevenson, 78, of Brazil, passed away Feb. 22, 2014, in his home with his family by his side. He had endured a battle with Parkinson's disease for over 20 years. He was born on Sept. 2, 1935, the only son of Ray E. Stevenson and Amy Olean Sawyer Stevenson. Earl graduated from Van Buren High School, class of 1953. On Aug. 22, 1954, he married Shirley A. Stitzle Stevenson. Together they raised their family in the Van Buren area. Earl worked as a young man for Sherfey Furniture and American Vitrified. His father Ray Stevenson and Earl began Stevenson Farms and the family farm continues to this day. Earl loved farming and taking care of the livestock and horses probably more than grain farming. But, even after his health began to fail, he enjoyed watching the fields being worked and was a part of the daily operations as long as he could be. Earl was an active member of Clay County 4-H as a leader, past president of the Council and a member of the Extension Board. He was a longtime member of the Farm Bureau. He was a member of FFA in high school and was very proud that all of his grandchildren have also been members as well. Earl also had the job of school bus driver for several years and many remember him from those days. Mr. Stevenson has been a member of the Lena United Methodist Church and has been a trustee and a board member of the church. Earl was a devoted husband, dad and grandpa, and always a gentle man. Survivors include his wife of nearly 60 years, Shirley A. Stevenson; sons, Dr. Michael Stevenson of Portland, Maine, Alan Stevenson and wife Betsy and Jim Stevenson and wife Lisa, all of Brazil; grandchildren, Ethan Stevenson, Paige Stevenson, Dustin Stevenson and Dakota Stevenson; two sisters, Wilma Jenkins and husband Robert of Knightsville and Norma Pugh and husband Jim of Seymour; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Amy Stevenson; son, Kenny Stevenson; and brother-in-law, John Butler. on February 24, 2014.⁴