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     Cynthia Townsend was born circa 1848 at Indiana.³ As of 1879,her married name was Smith.¹ She married William Smith in 1879.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-13-7741.³ Harold Lewis Crook II was buried at Lowman Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.² He married Kim Unknown.² Harold Lewis Crook II was born on February 18, 1965 at Bethesda, Montgomery Co., Maryland.^3,2 He died on December 2, 1996 at age 31.^3,2 He CROOK, Harold Lewis, II, 31, of Cumberland Street, Marion, died Monday, December 2, 1996, from injuries received in an automobile accident. Mr. Crook was born in Bethesda, Md. He was a graduate of Marion Senior High School and was employed as a shop foreman with World Wide Equipment Enterprises, Kenworth Division, in Abingdon for over 12 years. Survivors include his wife, Kim S. Crook , Marion; two children, Amber Dawn Crook and Harold Lewis ("Trey") Crook III, both of the home; mother and stepfather, Louise and Doyle Cross, Marion; father and stepmother, Harold and Pat Crook , Marion; one brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Anita Crook , Maryville, Tenn; one stepsister, Penny Harr, Blountville, Tenn; maternal grandmother, Ruby Shaver, Copper Hill, and paternal grandmother, Helen Anderson, Camp Springs, Md. He is also survived by many other loving relatives. Funeral services for Harold Lewis Crook II will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the Lowman Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a trust fund that will be established for Amber Down Crook and Harold Lewis Crook III. Barnett's Funeral Home, Marion, is in charge of arrangements. on December 4, 1996.²

     William Leroy "Bill" Henderson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 231-56-9488.³ He married Betty Shaver, daughter of Cleophas Franklin Shaver and Ruby Aretta Hill.¹ William Leroy "Bill" Henderson was born on February 20, 1945.³ He died on August 18, 2001 at age 56.^2,3 He HENDERSON , William Leroy, (Bill), 56, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 18, 2001. He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Henderson and his mother, Lois C. Henderson Young. He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Henderson ; son, Greg Henderson ; brother, Donald R. Henderson ; daughter-in-law, Teresa; one granddaughter, Haley E. Henderson ; one grandson, Tyler Henderson ; cousin, Sue Steen; mother-in-law, Ruby Shaver of Copper Hill; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; a special friend, Sonny Arrington; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Family will receive friends 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel. on August 20, 2001.²

     His Social Security Number was 305-14-8735.⁴ Joe J. Fudge was buried at Elm Grove Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.³ He was born on April 23, 1917 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^4,2,3 He married Ruby Eileen Bradburn, daughter of Clifford Raymond Bradburn and Gladys Effie Terhune, on August 2, 1941 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^1,2 Joe J. Fudge died on December 4, 1994 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 77.^4,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 317-03-6342.⁶ William Earl “Pete” Watkins was buried at Stahl Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.⁵ He was born on April 18, 1916 at Nottingham, Wells Co., Indiana.^6,2,3,4 He married Irene Marjorie Bradburn, daughter of Clifford Raymond Bradburn and Gladys Effie Terhune, on September 17, 1937 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^1,2 William Earl “Pete” Watkins died on December 21, 1996 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana, at age 80.^1,6,4

     Lester Vernon McIntire was buried at Elm Grove Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 310-09-7083.³ He LESTER VERNON "LES" "BIG MAC" McINTIRE, 90, died Wednesday at Blackford County Hospital, Hartford City. Born in Wells County, he retired from Overhead Door Co. in 1964 after 38 years. He was also a farmer for many years. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Anne; a son, Dwight L. of Hartford City; a daughter, Lois J. Woolard of Hartford City; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Olen of Ossian and William H. of Wells County. Services at 1 p.m. Friday at Keplinger Funeral Home, Hartford City, with calling starting at 8 a.m. Calling also from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery, Bluffton. Memorials to Parkinson's Awareness Association of Central Indiana Inc., 4755 Kingsway Drive, Room 200, Suite 13, Indianapolis, IN 46205.² He married Ruth Anne Bradburn, daughter of Clifford Raymond Bradburn and Gladys Effie Terhune.¹ Lester Vernon McIntire was born on June 24, 1909 at Wells Co., Indiana.^1,3,2 He died on December 29, 1999 at Hartford City, Blackford Co., Indiana, at age 90.^1,3,2

     Paul Lee Bender was buried at Elm Grove Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^4,2,3 He was born on March 5, 1918 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 He married Maro L. Bradburn, daughter of Clifford Raymond Bradburn and Gladys Effie Terhune, on April 6, 1941 at West Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 Paul Lee Bender died on September 12, 2010 at West Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana, at age 92.^2,3 He Paul L. Bender, 92, of Bluffton, passed away at 10:55 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at Heritage Health Care in West Lafayette. Paul was born in Bluffton on March 5, 1918, to Lawrence L. and Elizabeth A (Reiff) Bender. He graduated from P. A. Allen High School in 1935 and Purdue University in 1939. On April 6, 1941 he married Maro L. Bradburn. They were married for 53 years before she preceded him in death on July 8, 1994. Mr. Bender was an engineer and assistant production manager with Goodman Mfg. Co., Chicago, a heavy machinery manufacturer, until 1947, when he returned to Bluffton to associate as partner in the L. L. Bender & Company. In 1953 he entered the health care field with Wells County Hospital (later Wells Community Hospital) serving as its Administrator. He retired in 1987 after 34 years of service. Mr. Bender also served in many roles in Bluffton including City Plan Commission, Mental Health Association, United Way, Anthony Wayne Council for Boy Scouts, Elm Grove Cemetery Association, Allen-Wells Chapter Red Cross Board, Regional Blood Services, Wells County Historical Society, Bluffton Lions Club, Elks Lodge and the Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission. Professional Organizations include American Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers, American Academy of Medical Administrators, Indiana Hospital Association, former director Midwest Health Network. He was also been awarded Outstanding Citizen Award in 1995, Melvin Jones Award for the Lions Club, and in 1987 he was named Sagamore of the Wabash along with the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts, and recipient of the Clara Barton Award. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he served as trustee and Chairman of the Administrative Board. Surviving relatives include a son, Paul Lee (Connie) Bender, Jr. of West Lafayette; one daughter, Linda M. (husband Carl) Heuer of Las Vegas, Nev; and three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a sister, Georgiana Bender. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Bluffton with Pastor Larry Johnson and Rev. Cindy Osgood officiating. Calling hours will take place from 9 to 11 a.m., Thursday (prior to the services) also at the church. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the Anthony Wayne Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Thoma/ Rich, Chaney & Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. on September 14, 2010.³

     Doris Jane Bradburn was buried at Still Waters Memorial Garden, 1025 Southeast Loop 456, Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., Texas.⁵ Her married name was Low.¹ She married James Ray Low.^1,2 Doris Jane Bradburn and James Ray Low were divorced.⁶ Doris Jane Bradburn was born on November 12, 1930 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.^3,5 As of September 18, 1948,her married name was Witzeman.³ She married Raymond Edward Witzeman on September 18, 1948 at Wells Co., Indiana.³ Doris Jane Bradburn died on January 11, 2016 at Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., Texas, at age 85.⁵ She Funeral services Jane Low, age 85, of Jacksonville, are scheduled for 11 o'clock in the morning Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville with Rev. Barbara Hugghins and Rev. Doug Wintermute officiating. She will be laid to rest at Still Waters Memorial Gardens. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Mrs. Low passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 in Jacksonville. She was born November 12, 1930 in Bluffton, IN to Clifford and Effie (Terhune) Bradburn. Jane was a past president of Beta Sigma Phi. She worked as an executive secretary, was employed with Waller Broadcasting for 23 years, and for Cherokee Country Club for 22 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Kathy Stamper; and her sisters, Irene, Ruth, Ruby and Maro. Survivors include her sons, Dr. James Low and wife Patti of Jacksonville, Brad Low and wife Peggy of Tyler; five grandchildren, Meridith McCaslin and husband Dr. Justin, Jessica Low, Catherine and James Pinotti, Evan Stamper, Erin Rush; and four great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Nathaniel, Rudy and Christian. Pallbearers will be Greg Compton, Gene Pike, Brad Pike, Justin McCaslin, Ian LaVigne and Jerry Compton. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 and friends are cordially invited to visit with the family from 6 to 8 o'clock in the evening at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. on January 14, 2016.⁵

     James Ray Low Mr. James Ray Low, age 76, of Latexo, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in the Community Care Center in Crockett. He was born April 22, 1934 in Houston County, Texas and had lived in Latexo most of his lifetime. Mr. Low was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served four years stationed in Reno, Nevada. He was a retired newspaper carrier and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include daughter, Kathy Stamper of Jacksonville; sons, Dr. James Ray Low, Jr. and wife, Patty of Jacksonville, Brad Low of Jacksonville; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ann McKnight and husband, George of Porter Springs; brothers, Bill Low and wife, Toby of Latexo, Garland "Pete" Low and wife, Elizabeth of North Zulch; special friends, Claude Phipps of Crockett. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by parents, James D. Low and Leatha (Davidson) Low and sister, Peggy Phillips. Memorial services for Mr. James Ray Low will be held Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. in the Porter Springs Baptist Church. Burial was held in the Denson Cemetery.¹ He was buried at Denson Cemetery, Grapeland, Houston Co., Texas.¹ He and Doris Jane Bradburn were divorced.¹ James Ray Low married Doris Jane Bradburn, daughter of Clifford Raymond Bradburn and Gladys Effie Terhune.^3,4 James Ray Low was born on April 22, 1934 at Crockett, Houston Co., Texas.^1,5 He died on July 13, 2010 at Crockett, Houston Co., Texas, at age 76.^1,5

     Her Social Security Number was 309-30-6009.⁹ Irene Cynthia Foster was buried at Crown Point Cemetery, 1101 East Sycamore St., Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,4,10 She was born on August 18, 1889 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^1,9,7,4 As of April 20, 1907,her married name was Small.⁷ She married Ora G. Small on April 20, 1907 at Indiana.^11,3,7 Irene Cynthia Foster died on April 15, 1969 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 79.^2,4

     Bessie Lois Foster was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1300 E. North Street, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.³ She was born on August 13, 1893 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^1,6,4 As of November 4, 1911,her married name was Davenport.⁶ She married Joseph Vern Davenport on November 4, 1911.^6,4 Bessie Lois Foster Mrs. Bessie Lois Davenport, 56, 2020 North Jay street, died at St. Joseph hospital at 2:30 o'clock Monday morning of coronary occlusion. She had been ill some time but bedfast only since Saturday, having been taken to the hospital Sunday. Born in Tipton county August 13, 1893, the daughter of Charles H. and Sarah Smith Foster, she was married to Joseph Vern Davenport, November 4, 1911. The family first lived on a farm, coming to Kokomo 16 years ago. Soon after moving to Kokomo, Mr. and Mrs. Davenport united with Beamer Methodist church. At the time of her death, Mrs. Davenport was president of the W.S.C.S. of the church and had taught Sunday school class of boys a number of years. Surviving with the husband are two daughters, Mrs. Gwendolyn Small, 2014 North Jay street, and Mrs. Helen Kratzer, Kokomo route 5, and a sister, Mrs. Irene Small, 1111 South Buckeye street. The body is at the Long funeral home and will be taken to the residence at 10 o'clock Tuesday mornng. The funeral will be held at Beamer Methodist church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with he Rev. W. J. Briggs officiating. Burial will be in a Kokomo cemetery. on August 29, 1949.⁴ She died on August 29, 1949 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 56.^6,3,4

     Ora G. Small was buried at Crown Point Cemetery, 1101 East Sycamore St., Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^4,6 He was born on May 22, 1885 at Elkin, Hamilton Co., Indiana; His death certificate has a birth year of 1884.^1,7,5,8,9 He married Irene Cynthia Foster, daughter of Charles Hartman Foster and Sarah A. Smith, on April 20, 1907 at Indiana.^10,5,9 Ora G. Small Relatives in this county received word early Thursday of the death of Ora Small, 52, which occurred at the Robert Long hospital in Indianapolis early Thursday morning. Death was caused by paralysis he having been stricken at his home in Kokomo where he was taken about two weeks ago following the attack. The deceased is thought to have suffered another attack at the hospital which hastened the end. The body was taken from the hospital by an undertaker from Kokomo and will lie in state at the home at 911 North Main street in that city until the hour for services, which have not been fully arranged. The death of Ora Small is the third in his immediate family in two months. His father John A. Small died at Elkin January 20 and his brother Clennie A. (Ote) Small ten days later. Ora Small was a son of John A. and Hannah C. (Endicott) Small, pioneers of Elkin and East Union communities, born May 22, 1885. His birth occurred near Elkin and he lived most of his life in that community being educated in the schools of that section. April 20, 1907 he was united in marriage to Miss Irene Foster and the widow and eleven children survive, Dallas and Asenitha both of Kokomo, where the latter is a teacher in the Kokomo schools; Jean, a graduate nurse at Muncie and Glendon, John, Robert, Virginia, Lois May, Beverly, Treva and Harriett all at home. He is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Stella Ogle and Mrs. Agnes Miller of Sheridan and Ella Fear of Ekin and Miss Della Small of Bridgeport. For a number of years Ora Small resided on a farm near Peetsville on the Range Line road, removing to Kokomo a number of years ago where he had been engaged in various kinds of work. Prior to removing to that city he was badly injured in a fall from the roof of a building on which he was working at his trade as carpenter. The deceased leaves a large number of relatives and friends in this county to mourn his passing. on March 24, 1938.⁵ He died on March 24, 1938 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 52.^5,8

     Joseph Vern Davenport was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1300 E. North Street, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.¹ His Social Security Number was 308-09-5907.⁵ He was born on January 31, 1893 at Honey Creek, Howard Co., Indiana.^1,5,2,3,6 He married Bessie Lois Foster, daughter of Charles Hartman Foster and Sarah A. Smith, on November 4, 1911.^7,4 Joseph Vern Davenport died on January 28, 1977 at Manatee Co., Florida, at age 83.^1,6

     Helen Louise Davenport Helen Louise Kratzer Brown, 90, of Bickford Cottage, Wabash, Indiana died at 10:23pm Friday, May 21, 2010 at Wabash Skilled Care Center. She was born November 6, 1919 in Tipton, Indiana to Joseph Vern and Bessie L. Foster Davenport. Helen married John P. Kratzer in Kokomo, Indiana on February 4, 1939; he died April 12, 1983. She then married Robert Brown in Roann, Indiana on November 6, 1983; he died in 2004. She worked at Wabash Magnetics, retiring after 30 years. Helen was a member of the Roann Christian Church since 1951. She also was a member of the Converse Order of the Eastern Star, a longtime member of the Roann Order of the Eastern Star, and a former member of the Roann Matrons Club. Helen and her husband John moved to Roann in 1950 from Kokomo, and lived there until 1983, when she moved to Amboy with her second husband Robert. She is survived by three daughters, Sara Van Buskirk of Wabash, Judy (Gary) Cole of Denver, Indiana, and Nancy (Larry) Campbell of Wabash; nine grandchildren, David (Rhonda) Van Buskirk of Roann, Thomas (Chris) Van Buskirk of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Peter (Robin) Van Buskirk of Las Vegas, Nevada, Carrie (Beave) Fuller of Denver, Greg (Ann) Livengood of Akron, Indiana, Jody (Kenny) Worden of Macy, Indiana, Lisa (Mike) Dever of Windfall, Indiana, Elizabeth (Mike) Sanders of Converse, Indiana, and Chris (Debbie) Campbell of Kokomo, Indiana; twenty great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; four step-sons, Bobby (Mary Beth) Brown of Amboy, Indiana, Xen (Susie) Prickett of Peru, Indiana, Keith (Kay) Prickett of Marion, Indiana, Steve (Lynn) Brown of Peru; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Betty Fowler and Carolyn Kratzer, both of Cassville, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Gwendolyn and Jim Small, her great grandson, Jordan L. Fuller, her son-in-law, Peter Van Buskirk, and sister-in-law Mary Thompson. Funeral services will be held at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 2:00pm with Rev. Robert Kirtlan officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Huntington County, IN.² Her Social Security Number was 315-10-1412.⁷ She was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^1,2,8 She was born on November 6, 1919 at Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.^1,2,7 As of March 5, 1936,her married name was O'Toole.³ She married Thurman Charles O'Toole on March 5, 1936 at Warren Co., Indiana.³ As of February 4, 1939,her married name was Kratzer.² Helen Louise Davenport married John Pence Kratzer on February 4, 1939 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,9 As of November 6, 1983,her married name was Brown.² Helen Louise Davenport married Robert Harold Brown Sr. on November 6, 1983 at Roann, Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,10,11 Helen Louise Davenport died on May 21, 2010 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 90.^1,2,7

     Gwendolyn Gertrude Davenport was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1300 E. North Street, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^7,8,3 Her Social Security Number was 308-09-3503.⁹ She was born on January 17, 1913 at Indiana.^9,3 As of December 29, 1927,her married name was Small.² She married James Royce/Roy Small on December 29, 1927 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,3,6 Gwendolyn Gertrude Davenport died on October 2, 1970 at Howard Co., Indiana, at age 57.^7,3

     James Royce/Roy Small was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1300 E. North Street, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^5,1,4 His Social Security Number was 308-09-3009.⁶ He was born on March 1, 1909 at Nashville, Brown Co., Indiana.^7,5,6,1,2,3 He married Gwendolyn Gertrude Davenport, daughter of Joseph Vern Davenport and Bessie Lois Foster, on December 29, 1927 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^8,1,9 James Royce/Roy Small died on June 27, 2002 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 93.^5,7,6,1

     Infant Small died in 1928 at Howard Co., Indiana.¹ He was born in 1928 at Howard Co., Indiana.¹