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     Earl W. Brown was born circa 1889 at Macon Co., Missouri.² He married Verna May Grider, daughter of Samuel Zedock Grider and Mary Minerva Dilliner/Dillener, on March 2, 1910 at Davis Co., Iowa.^1,2

     Helen Nadine Brown was buried at Bloomfield IOOF Cemetery, Bloomfield Township, Davis Co., Iowa.³ Her Social Security Number was 513-24-4379.⁴ She was born on December 14, 1910 at Bloomfield Township, Davis Co., Iowa.^4,5,3 As of June 12, 1929,her married name was Francis.³ She married Chauncey Alton Francis on June 12, 1929.^1,3 Helen Nadine Brown died on April 30, 1985 at Iowa at age 74.^4,3

     Chauncey Alton Francis CHAUNCEY A FRANCIS - In the public service, civilian and military, since 1935, Chauncey A Francis is now County Assessor of Davis County, with headquarters at the county seat, Bloomfield. He has been clerk of the Iowa District Court in the Second Judicial District, at Bloomfield, and County Auditor as well as county Assessor. In World War II, he served with the United States Army’s Medical Administrative Corps. He is a leader in veteran’s affairs and in fraternal and civic organizations and for years was associated with the Boy Scout movement. Mr Francis was born in Davis County on June 26, 1911, the son of Fred and Mamie (Tippett) Francis. His father, also a native of the county operated a barber shop at Pulaski until his death in 1914. The mother, who was born in Missouri, died in 1913. The future County Assessor was reared in the City of Bloomfield. In 1929, he was graduated from the Bloomfield High School and for a time he studied in the Gem City Business College at Quincy, Illinois. Then, for a period, he worked in various fields. In January, 1935, Mr Francis began his public career. His first office was that of Deputy Clerk of the District Court. After he had held this post 4 years, he became a candidate for Clerk and, elected to the higher office, assumed his duties in January, 1939. He served 3 terms, and was nearing the end of the 3rd when he took a leave of absence, a military leave to enter the United States Army. Commissioned a second lieutenant, Mr Francis was attached to the Medical Administrative Corps and stationed, successively at Camp Barclay, Texas; Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, and Fort Riley, Kansas. He was promoted to first Lieutenant before his separation from the service was finalized on February 27, 1946. Mr Francis then returned to Bloomfield. Later that same year he was elected County Auditor, but he served only one year, resigning to accept the office of County Assessor. In the political world, Mr Francis was first, for several years, president of the Young Democratic Club of Davis County and, then secretary of the Democratic Central Committee of Davis County. He is past commander of the Reed-Whisler Post No 78, American Legion, in Bloomfield. He is also past master of the Masonic Blue Lodge in Bloomfield; past noble grand of the Bloomfield Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; past president of the Bloomfield Junior Chamber of Commerce, and is currently serving as treasurer and director of the Bloomfield Country Club. He worships in the Christian Church. For recreation he is fond of all outdoor sports. He is a former Scoutmaster of a cub scout Troop. Mr Francis married Helen Brown, in Bloomfield, in 1929. Mrs Francis is the daughter of Earl and Verna (Grider) Brown. Her father, who was born in Missouri, died some years ago. The mother, a native of Davis County, resides in Bloomfield. Mrs Francis is also active in the American Legion Auxiliary, the Tri-T Club, the Rebekahs and the Bloomfield Chapter of the Order of The Eastern Star. Mr and Mrs Francis are the parents of Shirley A Francis, who was born in January, 1931. Graduated from the Bloomfield High School in 1948, Miss Francis is receptionist at the Gilfillan Clinic in Bloomfield. The Francis home is at 305 West Popular Street, Bloomfield.¹ His Social Security Number was 479-24-1742.⁴ He was born on June 26, 1911 at Davis Co., Iowa.^1,4,3 He married Helen Nadine Brown, daughter of Earl W. Brown and Verna May Grider, on June 12, 1929.^1,3 Chauncey Alton Francis died on December 12, 1986 at Bloomfield Township, Davis Co., Iowa, at age 75.^4,3

     Oris Irvin Bowling was buried at Bloomfield IOOF Cemetery, Bloomfield Township, Davis Co., Iowa.⁴ He was born on May 27, 1889 at Bloomfield Township, Davis Co., Iowa.^2,4 He married Verna May Grider, daughter of Samuel Zedock Grider and Mary Minerva Dilliner/Dillener, on October 25, 1913 at Davis Co., Iowa.^1,3 Oris Irvin Bowling died on February 9, 1960 at Iowa at age 70.⁴

     Clyde Marlyn Whitlock Clyde Marlyn Whitlock was born 11-24-1942 in Floyd, VA and died 9-29-2020 in Nashville, TN due to medical complications from COVID-19. Clyde is survived by his wife of 56 years Arline Whitlock and his three children, Marlina (Mike) Meador, Malinda Whitlock, and Mark Whitlock. Clyde is also survived by three grandchildren Caitlin Meador, Michael Meador Jr., Corabelle (Luis) Ramirez, and one great-grandchild Dominic Ramirez. Clyde is also survived by his siblings Dale Whitlock, Almeda (Richard) Conner, Perry (Candy) Whitlock, Rebekah Kinsley, Joe Whitlock, sister-in laws Stella Lois Whitlock and Elizabeth Whitlock, and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family. Clyde is preceded in death by his son Clyde Marlyn Whitlock II, by his parents Elinos & Estella Whitlock and by his siblings Alton Whitlock, Arthur Whitlock, Robert Whitlock, and Ollie Whitlock. Clyde was born and raised in Virginia on the family farm. He worked the farm with his family and he worked various jobs in the area. He graduated with his High School Diploma in Floyd, VA. Clyde then moved to Nashville to study auto mechanics in 1963. He went to work for Gordy's Garage that was owned by Arline's father. This is where they met and started their lives together. Clyde continued to work as a mechanic for various companies. He started his business in 1985 and continued to do mechanical work until he started truck driving in 2006. In his life, Clyde loved his family fiercely, worked tirelessly, and gave himself to those he loved in his life. He had a sense of humor, a loving heart, and was loved by all who knew him.⁵ He was born on November 24, 1942 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Arline Jane Gordy on August 15, 1964 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Clyde Marlyn Whitlock died on September 29, 2020 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 77.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 229-62-8448.¹⁰ Lewis Arthur Whitlock was buried at Wright Cemetery (also known as Whitlock-Blackwell Cemetery), on the gravel access road, located between houses 2121 and 2115 Cannaday School Road, Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,7 He was born on July 17, 1944 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,4,5,6,7 He married Brenda Lee Wright on August 22, 1969 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 Lewis Arthur Whitlock died on January 16, 1970 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 25; Died in a tractor accident.^2,5,7

     Ollie Martha Whitlock was buried at Wright Cemetery (also known as Whitlock-Blackwell Cemetery), on the gravel access road, located between houses 2121 and 2115 Cannaday School Road, Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on September 13, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 She died on September 1, 1955 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 3; Died in a tractor accident.^2,4

     Yancy Davis Redman was born on August 9, 1852 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Mary Jane "Molly" Thurman, daughter of David Saunder Thurman and Ann Amelia Livesay, on August 9, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Yancy Davis Redman died in March, 1888 at Walnut Grove, Stokes Co., North Carolina, at age 35; Died of typhoid fever.¹

     John Franklin Redman Jr. was born on May 6, 1817 at Walnut Grove, Stokes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Martha Jane Aldridge, daughter of Leonard Aldredge and Catherine Flynt, on April 24, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² John Franklin Redman Jr. died on July 14, 1862 at Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia, at age 45; Died during the Civil War.¹

     Mary Jane "Molly" Thurman was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on December 14, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,1,6 As of August 9, 1877,her married name was Redman.¹ She married Yancy Davis Redman, son of John Franklin Redman Jr. and Martha Jane Aldridge, on August 9, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Mary Jane "Molly" Thurman died on March 3, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.⁵

     Dorma Arizona Redman was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on August 25, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 As of June 7, 1900,her married name was Smith.⁴ She married John Freeman Smith on June 7, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 Dorma Arizona Redman died on January 1, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.⁴

     John Freeman Smith was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 19, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Dorma Arizona Redman, daughter of Yancy Davis Redman and Mary Jane "Molly" Thurman, on June 7, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 John Freeman Smith died on March 9, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.^1,2

     Steven Walter Johnston was born on May 18, 1951 at Berkeley, Alameda Co., California.¹ He died on March 25, 1978 at San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., California, at age 26.¹