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     Michael Eugene King was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on October 13, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Joyce Lynn Mullins on December 15, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Michael Eugene King died on April 15, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.³ He Michael Eugene King, 62, of Roanoke, Va., died peacefully in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, April 15, 2021, from a battle with lung cancer. He was the son of Alma L. King of Roanoke, and the late Frank E. King. He was also preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Melissa Dawn King. Michael was a devoted husband for 43 years to his wife, Joyce Lynn King; devoted father to Richard K. King and his wife, Lisa, and Michael W. King and fiancée, Whitney; devoted grandfather to Ashley N. Spencer, Shianne M. King, Ashley E. King, Michael C. King, Aurora King, and Trace A. King; and great-grandfather to Lukas T. Spries, Raelynn M. Overstreet, Delilah R. Garcia, and Carolina F. Ferguson. Michael was a devoted family man who put his wife, children, grandchildren, and new great-grandson, before himself. He worked for Kessler Refrigeration for 30 years and when Kessler closed, Michael went to work for Richmond Plumbing. Over the years Michael worked more than 40 years as a pipe fitter with jobs at Food Lion, Walmart, Kroger and other stores installing pipes for cooling systems. "My Lord was my Shepherd and Guide and also my guardian angel giving me protection as I traveled up and down the highways to work. Love to my beautiful and wonderful wife and to my beautiful children and grandchildren. You all were my life and the most important thing to me. Take care and do the right things in life." The family wishes to thank all the doctors and nurses who cared for Michael E. King during his illness. A Celebration of his Life will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Cameron Dunlop officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on April 18, 2021.³

     Cora Jadis Hemphill was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^3,2,1 She was born on February 6, 1915 at Greenwood, Johnson Co., Indiana.^2,1 As of May 16, 1929,her married name was Mitchell.² She married Eather Enoch/Enich Mitchell, son of John Francis Mitchell and Rebecca Reeder, on May 16, 1929.² Cora Jadis Hemphill died on December 12, 1964 at Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana, at age 49.^2,1 She Mrs. Cora Jadis Mitchell, wife of Eather Mitchell, 511 South 31st street, died at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Ball Memorial hospital, Muncie. She had been ill for two years. Born Feb. 6, 1915, in Greenwood, she was the daughter of James and Amanda Hemphill. She was married to Eather Mitchell, May 16, 1929. She was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren church, the Ladies Aid society, the Missionary society of the church and of the War Mothers. Survivors include the husband; two sons, Fred of Elwood and Forrest of the U.S. Navy; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Bradley of Elwood and Mrs. Leona Barrow of Hayward, Calif; two brothers, Leonard Hemphill, Lincolnville, and Daniel Hemphill of Union, Maine; a sister, Mrs. Golda Parks of Morgantown, Ky; a stepfather, Ollie Kleyla of Elwood; and nine grandchildren. The body is at the Jackley funeral home where friends may call any time. Funeral rites will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Evangelical United Brethren church. Rev. Joseph Rousch, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be made in the Sunset Memorial park cemetery. on December 14, 1964.²

     Freddie Francis "Fred" Mitchell was buried at Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 305-22-8562.² He married Jo Ann Truitt.³ Freddie Francis "Fred" Mitchell was born on February 24, 1930 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^2,3,4,5 He died on September 9, 2002 at Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, at age 72.^2,3,5

     His Social Security Number was 313-03-3847.⁶ Harry Franklin "Frank" Buckles was buried at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Frankton, Madison Co., Indiana.^7,5 He was born on February 16, 1885 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^6,4,7,5 He married Jessie Cecile Mitchell, daughter of John Francis Mitchell and Rebecca Reeder, on October 10, 1903 at Madison Co., Indiana.¹ Harry Franklin "Frank" Buckles died on November 2, 1963 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 78.^7,5 He Services for Harry F. Buckles, 78, of 2435 Fairview St., who died Saturday morning at the West Side Nursing Home, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Harold E. Rozelle Funeral Home. The Rev. George Bateman of the First Pilgrim Holiness church, and the Rev. L. L. Scantland of Alexandria, will be in charge. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery at Frankton. A native of Tipton County, he was born Feb. 16, 1885, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Buckles. He came to Anderson from Elwood in 1927, and was employed by the J. F. Phillips Coal Company several years. He attended the West Side Tabernacle. Surviving are the widow, Jessie; three daughters, Mrs. Vivian Street of Alexandria; Mrs. Bessie Henley of Vincennes, and Mrs. May McAuley of Spokane three sons, Robert of Kinnewich, Wash., Vern and Don both of Fresno, Calif; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren, and a brother, George Buckles of Frankton. Friends will be received at the Rozelle Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday. on November 3, 1963.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 305-05-1542.⁸ Edward Allen "Ed" Mitchell Sr. was buried at Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.^5,7 He was born on September 21, 1914 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^2,4,5,8,6,7 He married Vera Lucille VanHorn in 1932.^9,10 Edward Allen "Ed" Mitchell Sr. died on February 4, 1987 at Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, at age 72.^5,7

     Omer Clayton Gross was born on September 16, 1885 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^3,4,5 He married Ila Belle Mitchell, daughter of John Francis Mitchell and Rebecca Reeder, on October 31, 1903 at Madison Co., Indiana.^6,7 Omer Clayton Gross and Ila Belle Mitchell were divorced before April, 1940.^5,8 Omer Clayton Gross died on July 18, 1961 at Logansport, Cass Co., Indiana, at age 75.⁵

     Ora Davis was buried at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Frankton, Madison Co., Indiana.² He married Ila Belle Mitchell, daughter of John Francis Mitchell and Rebecca Reeder.² Ora Davis was born on September 14, 1882 at Indiana.² He died on January 8, 1962 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 79.²

     His Social Security Number was 305-05-1566.⁵ Howard Merle Gross married Dorothy Ellen/Eileen Cogan.⁶ Howard Merle Gross was born on March 4, 1919 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^5,4,7,8 He died on April 21, 2005 at Florida at age 86.^5,8

     Her Social Security Number was 374-05-5891.³ Elsie R. Gross was born on August 12, 1907 at Madison Co., Indiana.^2,3 As of circa 1924,her married name was McClain.⁴ She married Merl Paul McClain circa 1924.^1,4,5 Elsie R. Gross died on December 22, 1986 at Warren, Macomb Co., Michigan, at age 79.⁶

     Merl Paul McClain was buried at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Frankton, Madison Co., Indiana.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 374-01-9508.⁵ He was born on September 22, 1904 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^5,2,4 He married Elsie R. Gross, daughter of Omer Clayton Gross and Ila Belle Mitchell, circa 1924.^6,1,3 Merl Paul McClain died on December 24, 1995 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 91.^5,3,4 He Merl P. McClain, 91, Anderson, died Dec. 24. He was owner and operator of McClaln Plumbing & Heating, retiring in 1989. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Services: 1 p.m. Dec. 28 in Robert D. Loose Funeral Home, South Chapel, Anderson, with calling from noon. Burial: Knights of Pythias International Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, Frankton. He was the widower of Elsie Gross McClaln. Survivors: sisters Rosemary McClaln, Ruth Hannor, Virginia Waymlre. on December 27, 1995.³

     Donna June Gross was buried at Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.³ She was born on September 24, 1924 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^2,3 She died on January 11, 1931 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 6.³

     Dovie Marie Buckles was buried at Emery Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana; Note - Her death certificate and obituary denotes burial in LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery, but she and her husband are in Emery Cemetery, which is attached to the I.O.O.F. in the back of the cemetery.^2,7,3 She was born on July 6, 1904 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^5,2,3 As of September 24, 1924,her married name was Holtsclaw.³ She married Clarence Francis Holtsclaw on September 24, 1924 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^2,3 Dovie Marie Buckles died on June 19, 1961 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 56.^2,3 She Dovie (Mrs. Clarence) Holtsclaw, 56, of LaFontaine, daughter of Mrs. Harry F. Buckles of 2435 Fairview St., Anderson, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday in the Wabash County Hspital. She was born July 6, 1904, at Elwood, where she married Mr. Holtsclaw Sept. 24, 1924. Mrs. Holtsclaw was a member of the Methodist Church, LaFontaine, the LaFountaine Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Ashland Rebekah Lodge. Survivors include: her husband, a daughter, Darlene (Mrs. Harry) Turner of LaFountaine; two grandchildren; a number of nephews and nieces including Donald J. Buckles and Karen Ann Buckles of Anderson; three brothers, Donald Buckles of Anderson, Robert Carl Buckles of Kennewick, Wash., and Vern Ralph Buckles of Fresno, Calif; three sisters, Vivian (Mrs. Basil) Streets of Orestes, Mrs. Bessie Henley of Vincennes and Mrs. May McAuley of Spokane, Wash. Friends will be received after 2 p.m. today in the Brenneman and Hunter Funeral Home, LaFontaine. Services will be conducted in the funeral home at 2 p.m. Wednesday by the Rev. Paul Mitchell of the LaFontaine Methodist Church. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery, LaFontaine. on June 20, 1961.³

     Vivian V. Buckles was buried at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Frankton, Madison Co., Indiana.¹ Her Social Security Number was 305-22-9378.⁷ She was born on February 12, 1906 at Madison Co., Indiana.^7,1,8 As of September 23, 1922,her married name was Street.⁹ She married Basil Wornie Street on September 23, 1922 at Indiana.^5,9 Vivian V. Buckles died on October 21, 1986 at Orestes, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 80.^7,1

     Harry Francis George Buckles was buried at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Frankton, Madison Co., Indiana.¹ He married Dersie Helen Carroll.⁴ Harry Francis George Buckles was born on March 4, 1909 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.¹ He died on July 20, 1940 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 31.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 304-24-1551.⁹ Bessie Elizabeth Buckles was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Vincennes, Knox Co., Indiana.³ Her married name was Henley.⁶ She married Unknown Henley.^6,8,7,3 Bessie Elizabeth Buckles was born on February 28, 1910 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^2,9,3,4 As of circa 1927,her married name was Hughes.¹⁰ She married Melvin Luther Hughes circa 1927.¹⁰ Bessie Elizabeth Buckles and Melvin Luther Hughes were divorced before May, 1948.¹¹ Bessie Elizabeth Buckles died on January 9, 1983 at Vincennes, Knox Co., Indiana, at age 72.^9,3