Oza Thomas Ballard1,2,3,4

M, b. July 18, 1880
     Oza Thomas Ballard was born on July 18, 1880 at Bald Knob, Boone Co., West Virginia.3,4 He married Mintie Angeline Perry on October 30, 1925 at Dorothy, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 21, District 2, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1930Coal miner2

Family

Mintie Angeline Perry b. December 29, 1887, d. July 28, 1945
Marriage*Oza Thomas Ballard married Mintie Angeline Perry on October 30, 1925 at Dorothy, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ballard-Jarrell marriage record.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.

Edith Marie Brinlee1,2

F, b. January 12, 1912, d. August 14, 1996
     Edith Marie Brinlee was buried at Holdenville City Cemetery, Holdenville, Hughes Co., Oklahoma.1 Her married name was Peters.1 She married Roger Roach Peters, son of James William Peters and Nora Butler O'Neal.1 Edith Marie Brinlee was born on January 12, 1912 at Oklahoma.1 She died on August 14, 1996 at Oklahoma at age 84.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 32, District 32-14B, Holdenville, Hughes Co., Oklahoma2

Family

Roger Roach Peters b. January 26, 1911, d. June 28, 1974
Marriage*Edith Marie Brinlee married Roger Roach Peters, son of James William Peters and Nora Butler O'Neal.1 

Citations

  1. [S1943] Holdenville Cemetery, Hughes Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GScid=156627
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. August 21, 1939, d. July 17, 2005
FatherHarry Iddings Collison Jr.1,2,3,4 b. December 27, 1916, d. February 20, 1982
MotherMary Ellen Breedlove1,2,3,4 b. March 18, 1920, d. September 8, 2017
     Her married name was Bitner.1 Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison was buried at Roseburg Memorial Gardens, 1056 NW Hicks Street, Roseburg, Douglas Co., Oregon.7 Her Social Security Number was 544-44-2225.3 She married Robert Norman Bitner.1 Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison was born on August 21, 1939 at Roseburg, Douglas Co., Oregon.1,3,6 As of September 12, 1957,her married name was Crow.6 She married Lanny Matt Crow on September 12, 1957 at Dixonville, Douglas Co., Oregon.1,6 Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison and Lanny Matt Crow were divorced on June 23, 1964 at Douglas Co., Oregon.8 As of May 24, 1997,her married name was Miller.5 Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison married Orville Henry Miller on May 24, 1997 at Douglas Co., Oregon.1,5 Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison died on July 17, 2005 at Sutherlin, Douglas Co., Oregon, at age 65.1,3 She MILLER, Cora Lynn "Corky" - Age 65, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2005, due to an illness related to cancer, at home with family by her side in Sutherlin, Oregon. She was born in Roseburg, Oregon, on August 21, 1939, to Harry and Mary Ellen (Breedlove) Collison. Corky worked as a purchasing agent for 32 years for Roseburg Forest Products, before retiring in May 1997. She married Orville Miller on May 24, 1997. Corky was affiliated with the Bethany Bible Fellowship, Eastern Star, and Jobs Daughters. She was a loving mother, wife, sister, daughter, grandmother, and aunt. Corky loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed reading and traveling, having visited 49 states. Corky also enjoyed cooking and was a fantastic baker. She touched many lives through her personal and professional life, forming lifelong friendships. Corky will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry I. Collison; and two husbands from previous marriages, Lanny Crow; and Robert Bitner. She is survived by her husband, Orville Miller of Sutherlin; mother, Marry Ellen Perry of Roseburg; sister, Kathy Howington of Roseburg; aunt, Beverly Jenkins of Hermiston, Oregon; son, Roger Bitner of Corvallis, Oregon; daughter, Shana Vibbert of Oakridge, Oregon; son, Dirk Bitner of Eugene, Oregon; daughter, Debi Bitner of Roseburg, Oregon; daughter, Karen Cooper of Libby, Montana; son, Steve Miller of Chino, California; son, Scott Miller of Sutherlin, Oregon; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. on July 24, 2005.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 39, District 10-20, Dixonville, Douglas Co., Oregon2

Family 1

Lanny Matt Crow b. November 23, 1939, d. May 14, 2005
Marriage*Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison married Lanny Matt Crow on September 12, 1957 at Dixonville, Douglas Co., Oregon.1,6 
Divorce* Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison and Lanny Matt Crow were divorced on June 23, 1964 at Douglas Co., Oregon.8 

Family 2

Robert Norman Bitner b. January 28, 1933, d. March 17, 1987
Marriage*Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison married Robert Norman Bitner.1 
Children
  • Debi Bitner1
  • Karen D. Bitner1
  • Shana M. Bitner1
  • Dirk Lemuel Bitner1

Family 3

Orville Henry Miller
Marriage*Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison married Orville Henry Miller on May 24, 1997 at Douglas Co., Oregon.1,5 

Citations

  1. [S1944] News-Review, The, From the Cora Lynn Miller obituary in the Jul 24, 2005 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1944] News-Review, The, From the Mary Ellen Perry obituary in the Sep 19, 2017 edition.
  5. [S1830] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009.
  6. [S10814] Oregon State Archives, Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968.
  7. [S8102] Roseburg Memorial Gardens, Douglas Co., OR, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S6690] Oregon Center for Health Statistics, Oregon, Divorce Records, 1961-1985.

Lanny Matt Crow1,2,3,4

M, b. November 23, 1939, d. May 14, 2005
     His Social Security Number was 540-44-9824.4 Lanny Matt Crow was born on November 23, 1939 at Bell, Los Angeles Co., California.3,4 He married Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison, daughter of Harry Iddings Collison Jr. and Mary Ellen Breedlove, on September 12, 1957 at Dixonville, Douglas Co., Oregon.1,2 Lanny Matt Crow and Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison were divorced on June 23, 1964 at Douglas Co., Oregon.5 Lanny Matt Crow died on May 14, 2005 at age 65.4

Family

Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison b. August 21, 1939, d. July 17, 2005
Marriage*He married Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison, daughter of Harry Iddings Collison Jr. and Mary Ellen Breedlove, on September 12, 1957 at Dixonville, Douglas Co., Oregon.1,2 
Divorce* Lanny Matt Crow and Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison were divorced on June 23, 1964 at Douglas Co., Oregon.5 

Citations

  1. [S1944] News-Review, The, From the Cora Lynn Miller obituary in the Jul 24, 2005 edition.
  2. [S10814] Oregon State Archives, Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968.
  3. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S6690] Oregon Center for Health Statistics, Oregon, Divorce Records, 1961-1985.

Robert Norman Bitner1,2,3,4

M, b. January 28, 1933, d. March 17, 1987
     Robert Norman Bitner was buried at Roseburg Memorial Gardens, 1056 NW Hicks Street, Roseburg, Douglas Co., Oregon.3 His Social Security Number was 543-30-8086.5 He married Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison, daughter of Harry Iddings Collison Jr. and Mary Ellen Breedlove.1 Robert Norman Bitner was born on January 28, 1933 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California.5,6,4 He died on March 17, 1987 at Douglas Co., Oregon, at age 54.5,2,6

Family

Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison b. August 21, 1939, d. July 17, 2005
Marriage*He married Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison, daughter of Harry Iddings Collison Jr. and Mary Ellen Breedlove.1 
Children
  • Debi Bitner1
  • Karen D. Bitner1
  • Shana M. Bitner1
  • Dirk Lemuel Bitner1

Citations

  1. [S1944] News-Review, The, From the Cora Lynn Miller obituary in the Jul 24, 2005 edition.
  2. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  3. [S8102] Roseburg Memorial Gardens, Douglas Co., OR, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Royce Allen Vibbert1,2

M, b. August 11, 1960, d. September 17, 2014
     Royce Allen Vibbert was born on August 11, 1960.2 He married Shana M. Bitner, daughter of Robert Norman Bitner and Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison, on July 27, 1990 at Lane Co., Oregon.1 Royce Allen Vibbert died on September 17, 2014 at Oregon at age 54.2 He Royce Allen Vibbert, August 11, 1960 - September 17, 2014. ROSEBURG - A celebration of life will be held Sept 27 at 1 pm at the Redeemers Fellowship Church 3031 W. Harvard in Roseburg. on September 23, 2014.2

Family

Shana M. Bitner
Marriage*He married Shana M. Bitner, daughter of Robert Norman Bitner and Cora Lynn "Corky" Collison, on July 27, 1990 at Lane Co., Oregon.1 

Citations

  1. [S1830] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009.
  2. [S1534] Statesman Journal, From the Royce Allen Vibbert obituary in the Sep 23, 2014 edition.

Athelda Mae "Ethelda" Arthur1,2,3

F, b. October 18, 1928, d. November, 1979
FatherAmos Ohlen Arthur4,5,1,2,3,6,7 b. August 4, 1900, d. March 10, 1969
MotherVida May Shockey4,5,8,1,2,3 b. May 1, 1912, d. September 30, 2010
     Her Social Security Number was 233-46-5534.9 Athelda Mae "Ethelda" Arthur was buried at Arthur Family Cemetery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10 She was born on October 18, 1928 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,5,2,3 As of August 11, 1951,her married name was Nicholas.5 She married John Wesley Nicholas on August 11, 1951 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 Athelda Mae "Ethelda" Arthur died in November, 1979 at age 51.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 56, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 155, District 10-11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1950Dwelling 252, District 10-34, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family

John Wesley Nicholas b. March 26, 1908, d. December 29, 1962
Marriage*Athelda Mae "Ethelda" Arthur married John Wesley Nicholas on August 11, 1951 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 
Children
  • John Nicholas8,11
  • James Nicholas8,11
  • Joseph Nicholas8,11

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nicholas-Arthur marriage record.
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Amos O. Arthur obituary in the Mar 11, 1969 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Vida Shockey Comer obituary in the Oct 7, 2010 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S13543] Arthur Family Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the John Wesley Nicholas obituary in the Dec 31, 1962 edition.