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     Thelma Irene Smetzly was buried at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Huntington Co., Indiana.^4,1 Her Social Security Number was 316-07-1757.⁵ She was born on July 18, 1917 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^5,4,1,2,3 As of June 29, 1941,her married name was Van Meter.³ She married Eldon Eugene Van Meter, son of Howard James VanMeter and Pearl Irene Burket, on June 29, 1941 at Indiana.³ Thelma Irene Smetzly died on December 11, 1988 at Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, at age 71.^4,1

     Jerry Lee Lahr was buried at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Huntington Co., Indiana.⁵ His Social Security Number was 314-58-9033.⁶ He and Sharon Rose Herring were divorced.⁷ Jerry Lee Lahr and Terri Lynn Purvis were divorced.⁴ Jerry Lee Lahr was born on November 17, 1951 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^3,6 He married Sharon Rose Herring on November 11, 1977 at Warren Township, Huntington Co., Indiana.⁷ Jerry Lee Lahr married Terri Lynn Purvis on June 12, 1982 at Hartford City, Blackford Co., Indiana.⁴ Jerry Lee Lahr married Cathy S. Detlavem on May 24, 2000 at Warren Township, Huntington Co., Indiana.⁴ Jerry Lee Lahr died on May 30, 2010 at Warren Township, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 58.^3,6 He Jerry Lee Lahr, 58 of Warren passed away at 3 a.m. Sunday, May 30, 2010 at his home. He was a 1971 graduate of Huntington North High School . He worked as a truck driver for Specialty Cartage for 16 years. He attended Salamonie Church of the Brethren. He was born on Nov. 17, 1951 in Huntington, a son of Ovid L. and Esther M. (Van Meter) Lahr. Survivors include a son, Jerry W. Lahr of Warren; a daughter, Rennae L. (Jake) Dangerfield of Huntington; two brothers, Donald A. (Melissa) Lahr of Huntington; Richard (Vicki) Lahr of Markle: a sister, Cindy (John) McKinzie of Huntington; one grand-daughter, Sapphire Dangerfield. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ovid L. and Esther M. Lahr. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Salamonie Church of the Brethren, 2662 W. 600 S. Warren with Rev. Mel Zumbrun officiating. Memorial donations can be made to The Family of Jerry L. Lahr in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St. , Huntingto n , IN 46750 . on June 1, 2010.³

     His Social Security Number was 316-03-9501.³ Wilbur Eugene "Gene" Knight was born on February 21, 1922 at Andrews, Huntington Co., Indiana.^2,3,5 He married Evelyn Irene Van Meter, daughter of Howard James VanMeter and Pearl Irene Burket, on February 16, 1947 at Indiana.^1,2 Wilbur Eugene "Gene" Knight died on May 4, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^3,4,6,5 He KNIGHT, Wilbur E., ("Gene"), 77, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born February 21, 1922 in Andrews, Indiana and was the son of the late Louis and Mary Knight. He was a graduate of Andrews High School, and DeVry Institute of Chicago, Illinois. He served with the United States Navy during World War II and was retired from the Federal Aviation Agency. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn I. Knight; and daughter, Genie K. Rich, of Roanoke; a son, Roger L. Knight, of Lewisville, Texas; and a daughter, Jan K. Dowler of Midland, Texas; seven grandchildren, Geoff and Greg Rich, Amy Hall, Angie and Beverly Knight, Heather and Keiko Dowler; three great-grandchildren, Devon and Cody Hall, and Hayden Rich. He was also survived by three brothers, Ray, Alan and Kent Knight; four sisters, Ruth Lee, Neva Jane Stonebraker, Phyllis Hoke and Judy Lee, and a number of nieces and nephews. Gene also leaves many friends on May 6, 1999.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 227-07-2060.⁴ Ralph Martin was born on September 18, 1917 at Patrick Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Sep 17, 1917.^5,6,7,4 He married Mary Elizabeth Whitlock, daughter of Arthur Lee Whitlock and Frances May Radford, on November 6, 1936 at Martinsville, Virginia.^8,3,2 Ralph Martin and Mary Elizabeth Whitlock were divorced on April 9, 1942 at Henry Co., Virginia.¹ Ralph Martin died on November 1, 1982 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 65.⁷

     Ruben Nance was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on May 21, 1924 at Ruffin, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^3,5 He married Mary Elizabeth Whitlock, daughter of Arthur Lee Whitlock and Frances May Radford, on February 1, 1943 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2,5 Ruben Nance died on July 18, 1948 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 24; Died in an auto accident.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 231-52-7557.⁵ Wiley Thomas Nance Sr. was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.² He was born on October 22, 1943 at Martinsville, Virginia.^5,2,3,4 He married Helen Rebecca Turner on August 9, 1969 at Martinsville, Virginia.^2,4 Wiley Thomas Nance Sr. died on June 16, 2004 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 60.^5,2 He Wiley Thomas Nance Sr., 60, of 1032 Parkwood Place, Collinsville, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. He was born in Martinsville on Oct. 22, 1943, a son of Mary E. Thompson of Martinsville and the late Reuben Nance. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Rebecca Turner Nance of the home; three sons, Sgt. Wiley Thomas Nance Jr. of Ft. Knox, Ky., William Joseph Nance of Collinsville and Robert Andrew Nance of the home; one sister, Ralpholene Moore of Fieldale; one brother, Frank Nance of Fieldale; three nephews; and one niece. Nance was owner and operator of Piedmont Specialty Company in Collinsville. He served in the Air Force and was a member of Elks Lodge No. 1752 of Martinsville. He was a Baptist by faith. The funeral will held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Norris Funeral Services chapel with the Rev. Ron Mateer officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Norris Funeral Services for one hour before the funeral Saturday and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to the Elks National Home, 931 Ashland Ave., Bedford, Va. 24523. on June 19, 2004.²

     Ralpholene Martin was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 231-38-2682.² She was born on March 29, 1937 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of April 17, 1954,her married name was Moore.⁴ She married James Grady/Graydon Moore on April 17, 1954 at Ridgeway, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,4 Ralpholene Martin died on August 20, 2006 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,2,3 She Ralpholene Martin Moore, 69, of Bassett, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at her home. She was born March 29, 1937, in Henry, to Ralph Martin and Mary Elizabeth Whitlock Martin Nance Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Wiley T. Nance. She worked for Martinsville Theatre Corp; operated Stone Theatre; and more recently worked at Stanleytown Baptist Children's Center. Survivors are her husband, James Grady Moore of the home; a son, Randy Lee Moore of Bassett; two granddaughters; and one brother, Frankie M. Nance of Dillons Fork. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today at Valley Drive Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Valley Drive Baptist with the Rev. Bobby Rakes and Pastor Greg Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the Old Center Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett is in charge of arrangements. on August 23, 2006.¹

     William Joseph Nance was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^5,4 He was born on March 8, 1977 at Martinsville, Virginia.^2,5,4 He died on February 4, 2012 at Henry Co., Virginia, at age 34.^3,5,4 He The graveside service for William Joseph "Joey" Nance, 34, of 1032 Parkwood Place, Collinsville, who died Feb. 4, 2012, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Burial Park. The Rev. Larry Cheek will officiate. He was born March 8, 1977, in Martinsville to Rebecca Turner Nance of the home and Wiley Thomas Nance Sr. His father preceded him in death. He had worked for the Henry County Parks and Recreation Department. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are two brothers, Wiley Thomas Nance Jr. and Robert Andrew Nance, both of Collinsville; one niece; and one nephew. on February 5, 2012.⁴