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     Thomas Glenn Cox was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, 4287 Mechanicsburg Road, New Moorefield, Clark Co., Ohio.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 283-32-2619.⁴ He was born on September 4, 1935 at Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio.^1,2,4,5 He married Helen Dolores Goings, daughter of Richard Dodson Goings and Helen Eliza Moore, on May 23, 1959 at Clark Co., Ohio.¹ Thomas Glenn Cox and Helen Dolores Goings were divorced on November 4, 1963 at Clark Co., Ohio.⁶ Thomas Glenn Cox died on April 17, 2011 at Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio, at age 75.^2,4,3,5 He COX, Thomas G., 75, of Springfield, died April 17, 2011. He was born to Thomas A. and Henrietta (Coe) Cox on September 4, 1935. Growing up, Tom enjoyed the companionship of his only sibling, Benjamin (Thelma) Cox. Tom often spoke of his brother with admiration and much love. Tom was the uncle to Ben's children Greg, Barry and Cindy. Tom worked for Navistar Inc. for forty-one years. He was a member of UAW 658. One of Tom's greatest achievements was his forty-one years of sobriety. He is very grateful to Alcoholic's Anonymous for saving his life. Tom's greatest blessings were his five children. Darla (Jim) Steffens, his oldest and funniest child will miss him dearly. Michelle (Raymond) Spyker, was thankful for his unconditional love. Patsy (Ted) Buckner was Tom's unwavering support. Melisa (Aaron) Ray are grateful for being given the opportunity to care for Tom. Thomas (Tina) Cox was the only son who Tom adored. Tommy and Tina's house became Tom's home in his final months. Tom has thirteen precious grandchildren including Sarah, Josh, Jonathan, Hannah, Darrell Glenn (DG), Christopher, Cathy, Jacob, Samuel, Paige, Bryce, Taylor and Nathan. His great-grandchildren include Hailey, Evan, Mallorie and Jacob. Tom was an active man who loved to dance, golf and walk. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. on April 19, 2011.³

     Carl Edward Davis was buried at South Vienna Cemetery, South Vienna, Clark Co., Ohio.² He was born on July 25, 1902 at Crockett, Wythe Co., Virginia.^5,4 He married Irene Goings, daughter of Charles "Charley" Goings and Celestia Silver, on March 23, 1929 at Clark Co., Ohio.^6,3 Carl Edward Davis died on May 7, 1957 at Medina Co., Ohio, at age 54.^2,7

     His Social Security Number was 282-30-7225.⁹ Lowell Edwin Davis was buried at South Vienna Cemetery, South Vienna, Clark Co., Ohio.³ He was born on September 12, 1934 at South Vienna, Clark Co., Ohio.^2,9,3,4,6 He married Deloris Elizabeth Mann on April 22, 1952 at Clark Co., Ohio.^3,4,5 Lowell Edwin Davis died on August 17, 2002 at South Vienna, Clark Co., Ohio, at age 67.^9,2,3,4 He Lowell E. Davis, 67 of South Vienna, died Saturday, August 17, 2002, in his residence. He was born September 12, 1934, in South Vienna, the son of Carl and Irene (Goings) Davis. He had retired as a farmer and had previously worked at White Motors. He had been an avid Sportsman and was a member of the Madison County Fish and Game. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Deloris E. “Dee" (Mann); son and daughter-in-law, Steven E. and Alvina Davis of New Port Richey, Florida; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Randy Phares of South Vienna; sisters, Marybelle, Cinda and Vickie; five grandchildren, John, Heather, Joey, Marc and Latisha; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and John-John; and special friends, Dana and Mary Bumgardner and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a granddaughter, Tara Ann Davis in 1993. on August 19, 2002.⁴

     Mary Belle Davis was born on July 29, 1931 at South Vienna, Clark Co., Ohio.² As of May 18, 1951,her married name was Hale.² She married Ralph Edward Hale on May 18, 1951 at Clark Co., Ohio.^2,5

     Ralph Edward Hale was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park, Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio.⁵ His Social Security Number was 302-05-6347.² He was born on February 17, 1928 at Logan, Hocking Co., Ohio.^1,2,3,4,6,5 He married Mary Belle Davis, daughter of Carl Edward Davis and Irene Goings, on May 18, 1951 at Clark Co., Ohio.^1,5 Ralph Edward Hale died on March 13, 1993 at Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio, at age 65.^2,3,7,5 He Ralph E. Hale, 65, of Springfield, died Saturday, March 13, 1993 at 9:30 a.m. in Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Logan, Ohio on February 17, 1928, the son of Hollis and Ethel (Dupler) Hale. Mr. Hale was a retired inspector from the City of Springfield Engineering Department. Survivors include his wife, Mary (Davis) Hale; two daughters and one son-in-law, Jane Hale and Diane and Rick Suttles, all of Springfield; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Paul Hale and Joseph and Cheryl Hale, all of Springfield; one brother, Raymond Conley of California; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Entombment will be at Rose Hill Mausoleum. on March 15, 1993.⁵

     Shirley Ann Rankin was buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, 501 West McCreight Avenue, Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio.¹ She was born on July 5, 1934 at Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio.^1,2 As of August 15, 1953,her married name was Goings.¹ She married Richard Stanley Goings, son of Richard Dodson Goings and Helen Eliza Moore, on August 15, 1953 at Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio.^1,2 Shirley Ann Rankin died on December 25, 1953 at Clark Co., Ohio, at age 19; Died with her husband in an auto accident.¹

     Samuel Thomas Simmons was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.³ He was born on December 21, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Malinda Cole, daughter of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on November 22, 1893 at Summers Co., West Virginia.² Samuel Thomas Simmons died on September 1, 1949 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 77.⁴

     Zachariah "Zack" Lilly was buried at Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, Union Co., Oregon.⁴ He was born on November 27, 1877 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He married Florence Cooper Cole, daughter of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on April 12, 1900 at Summers Co., West Virginia.⁵ Zachariah "Zack" Lilly died on August 26, 1962 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 84.²

     E. Z. Thompson was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.³ He was born on July 20, 1880 at West Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Dillia C. "Della" Cole, daughter of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on December 23, 1904 at Wallowa Co., Oregon.¹ E. Z. Thompson died on October 2, 1957 at age 77.³

     Her Social Security Number was 560-03-0464.⁶ Alice Minerva Cole was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.³ She was born on October 19, 1883 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,6,7,3,5 As of September 26, 1904,her married name was Nelson.⁴ She married Joseph Ellsworth Nelson on September 26, 1904 at Union Co., Oregon.^3,4 Alice Minerva Cole died on February 18, 1970 at Orange Co., California, at age 86.^6,7,3

     His Social Security Number was 560-03-0464.³ Joseph Ellsworth Nelson was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.¹ He was born on November 3, 1883 at Utah.^1,3 He married Alice Minerva Cole, daughter of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on September 26, 1904 at Union Co., Oregon.^1,2 Joseph Ellsworth Nelson died on January 13, 1951 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 67.^1,3

     Robert Clinton "Bert" Wilson was buried at Rose City Cemetery, 5625 NE Fremont Street, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.^1,2 He Bert C. Wilson, 85, retired, died Sunday at St. Vincent Hospital. He resided at 2306 NE 46th Ave. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday from Ross Hollywood Chapel with vault interment in Rose City Cemetery. Mr. Wilson was born Feb. 22, 1874, in La Crosse, Wis. He moved to Wallace, Idaho, in 1887, and in 1903 moved to pendleton. In 1907 he accepted a position as a claim adjuster with the Union Pacific Railroad and came to Portland. He retired in 1937 as general claim agent. Survivors include the widow, Emma M; and two daughters, Mrs. Mable Lawrence and Elizabeth L. Wilson.¹ He was born on February 22, 1874 at La Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin.¹ He married Emma Mae Cole, daughter of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, circa 1912.^3,4 Robert Clinton "Bert" Wilson died on May 17, 1959 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 85.^2,1

     Her Social Security Number was 540-10-8695.⁶ Audrey Willie Simmons was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.⁷ Her married name was Phillips.⁸ She married Louis Uberto Phillips.⁸ Audrey Willie Simmons was born on September 29, 1898 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,9,6,4 As of December 14, 1916,her married name was Chadwick.² She married Ellis Charles Chadwick on December 14, 1916 at Union Co., Oregon.² Audrey Willie Simmons and Ellis Charles Chadwick were divorced before January 2, 1920.⁵ Audrey Willie Simmons died on November 4, 1984 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 86.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 540-10-8690.⁸ Silas T. Simmons was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.⁴ He was born on March 18, 1901 at West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Mar 18, 1899.^1,8,4 He married Ruth Beatrice Wittmeyer on November 12, 1920 at Union Co., Oregon.³ Silas T. Simmons married Maude Mae Cantrel on February 8, 1959 at Union Co., Oregon.⁹ Silas T. Simmons died on June 9, 1967 at Umatilla Co., Oregon, at age 66.^2,4

     Earl F. Simmons was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.^5,3 He and Josephine Irene "Josie" Barker were divorced.² Earl F. Simmons was born on August 12, 1904 at Wallowa, Wallowa Co., Oregon.^5,3 He married Josephine Irene "Josie" Barker on August 2, 1926 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., Washington.² Earl F. Simmons married Genevieve Dorothy Knight on March 16, 1937 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.^2,3 Earl F. Simmons died on July 11, 1939 at Pendleton, Umatilla Co., Oregon, at age 34.^5,3

     Dorothy Simmons was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.³ She was born on April 9, 1907 at Union Co., Oregon.^1,4,5 As of November 27, 1929,her married name was Case.⁶ She married Elmer Case on November 27, 1929 at Union Co., Oregon.^6,3 Dorothy Simmons died on February 20, 1939 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 31.⁴

     Ellis Charles Chadwick was buried at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE MT. Scott Boulevard, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.^2,4 He was born on February 9, 1900 at Oregon.^2,4 He married Audrey Willie Simmons, daughter of Samuel Thomas Simmons and Mary Malinda Cole, on December 14, 1916 at Union Co., Oregon.¹ Ellis Charles Chadwick and Audrey Willie Simmons were divorced before January 2, 1920.⁵ Ellis Charles Chadwick died on January 3, 1988 at Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 87.^2,3,4

     Mary Jane Olive Chadwick was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.^2,4 She was born on July 29, 1917 at Oregon.^1,5,2,4 As of May 29, 1937,her married name was Beeman.² She married James Frederick "Fred" Beeman on May 29, 1937 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., Washington.² Mary Jane Olive Chadwick died on January 12, 2010 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon, at age 92.^5,2,4 She Mary Jane Beeman, 92, lifetime resident of Island City, died Jan. 12 at a local care center. A funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 Seventh St. in La Grande. Burial will follow at the Island City Cemetery. Mary was born July 29, 1917, to Ellis and Audrey (Simmons) Chadwick in La Grande. She graduated from La Grande High School with the Class of 1936. On May 29, 1937, she married James Fredrick "Fred" Beeman in Walla Walla. She worked as an operator for the telephone company and in the custodial department at Eastern Oregon University. She was a member of Royal Neighbors, the VFW Auxiliary and the Lions Club. She served as treasurer for the city of Island City for many years. She enjoyed her grandchildren, working crossword puzzles and was an avid reader. She enjoyed traveling, especially her trips to see family in West Virginia. Survivors include her children, George Beeman of Portland, Lowell Beeman of Island City, Tom Beeman of Tacoma, Bob Beeman of Island City and Kathy Spears of La Grande; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and other relatives. Memorial contributions may be made to GRH Hospice in care of Daniels-Knopp. on January 18, 2010.²

     Ruth Beatrice Wittmeyer was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.³ She was born on March 4, 1901 at Kansas.² As of November 12, 1920,her married name was Simmons.¹ She married Silas T. Simmons, son of Samuel Thomas Simmons and Mary Malinda Cole, on November 12, 1920 at Union Co., Oregon.¹ Ruth Beatrice Wittmeyer died on December 6, 1923 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 22.^2,4

     Robert Lewis Simmons was buried at Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City, Maricopa Co., Arizona.³ His Social Security Number was 543-12-6234.⁴ He married Ruth Elsie Fackler.⁵ Robert Lewis Simmons was born on October 8, 1921 at Oregon.^1,4,3 He died on December 5, 2001 at Arizona at age 80.^4,3,5

     Silas Keith Simmons was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.² His Social Security Number was 544-10-9729.⁵ He married Unknown Culbertson.⁶ Silas Keith Simmons was born on July 21, 1923 at Oregon.^2,5,4 He died on October 14, 1994 at Santa Clara Co., California, at age 71.^2,5,4

     Her Social Security Number was 541-16-5218.³ Maude Mae Cantrel was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.² She was born on June 23, 1900.^3,4,2 As of February 8, 1959,her married name was Simmons.¹ She married Silas T. Simmons, son of Samuel Thomas Simmons and Mary Malinda Cole, on February 8, 1959 at Union Co., Oregon.¹ Maude Mae Cantrel died on January 29, 1988 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 87.^3,4,2

     Josephine Irene "Josie" Barker was buried at Green Crest Memorial Park, Sheridan, Yamhill Co., Oregon.² Her Social Security Number was 540-20-2650.³ She and Earl F. Simmons were divorced.¹ Josephine Irene "Josie" Barker was born on December 13, 1903 at Colorado; The SSDI has a birth date of Dec 30, 1903.^1,4,3 As of August 2, 1926,her married name was Simmons.¹ She married Earl F. Simmons, son of Samuel Thomas Simmons and Mary Malinda Cole, on August 2, 1926 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., Washington.¹ Josephine Irene "Josie" Barker died on July 15, 1981 at Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 77.⁴

     Ocie Pearl Lilly was buried at Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, Union Co., Oregon.³ She was born on June 1, 1901 at Flat Top, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ As of October 22, 1921,her married name was Thompson.⁴ She married Logan Edward Thompson on October 22, 1921 at Union Co., Oregon.^4,3 Ocie Pearl Lilly died on May 25, 1945 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon, at age 43.^5,3 She Mrs. Ocie Pearl Thompson, 43, of 702 Crook street, died yesterday at her home after a long illness. She was the wife of Logan E. Thompson of La Grande fire department. Mrs. Thompson was born June 1, 1901, in Flat Top, West Va. and lived in La Grande 35 years. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Survivors beside her husband, are two children, Jack Leroy and Larry Lee; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Zach Lilly of La Grande; two sisters, Oweida Hacker of Summerville, Alma Turner of Kellogg, Idaho, and three brothers, William C. Lilly of Boardman, Zack Jr., La Grande, and Lt. Kenneth Lilly, U. S. navy. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Snodgrass funeral home. Internment will be in Summerville cemetery. on May 26, 1945.³

     Oweda Alice Lilly was buried at Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, Union Co., Oregon.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 543-48-2250.⁵ She was born on February 10, 1903 at West Virginia.^3,5,2 As of October 9, 1926,her married name was Hacker.⁶ She married John Carl Hacker on October 9, 1926 at Union Co., Oregon.⁶ Oweda Alice Lilly died on June 10, 1996 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 93.^5,2

     William C. Lilly was buried at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla Co., Oregon.⁵ He was born on January 21, 1905 at Flat Top, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He married Doris O. Shannon on June 7, 1926 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon.³ William C. Lilly died on September 28, 1962 at Echo, Umatilla Co., Oregon, at age 57.^8,6 He William C. Lilly, resident of Reith died Friday of a heart attack at Echo. He was born in 1905 in West Virginia but had lived in Oregon for many years. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Doris Lilly; three sons, Eldon Lilly, junior high school teacher in La Grande, Robert Lilly, Echo, and Richard Lilly, Reith; two brothers, Zach and Ken Lilly of Le Grande; two sisters, Mrs. Oweda Hacker, La Grande, and Mrs. Alma Turner, Mead, Wash; and seven grandchildren. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Burns Chapel in Pendleton with burial following in that city. on September 29, 1962.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 534-28-9334.⁵ Alma Virginia Lilly was buried at Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, Union Co., Oregon.⁴ She was born on February 2, 1908 at Oregon.^2,4,5 As of May 26, 1927,her married name was Turner.³ She married George Robert Turner on May 26, 1927 at Union Co., Oregon.^3,4 Alma Virginia Lilly died on June 12, 1983 at Spokane Co., Washington, at age 75.^4,6