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     Rita D. Miller was buried at Park Cemetery, 621 S. State Street, Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana.^2,3 Her married name was Checkley.¹ She married Unknown Checkley.^1,2 Rita D. Miller was born on May 21, 1963 at Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana.^2,3 She died on May 23, 2014 at Shelby Co., Indiana, at age 51.^2,3 She Rita D. (Checkley) Miller, 51, of Shelbyville, passed away May 23, 2014. She was born on May 21, 1963, to David A Miller and Marian M. (Grinstead) Miller, in Greenfield. Rita graduated from Eastern Hancock High School in 1981. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Indianapolis in 2003. She worked for six years as a behavioral coach for Johnson County Social Services at Southwestern Consolidated Schools. She also worked 15 years as a factory worker for Meridian Automotive. She was a member of Shelby County’s Poor Boy’s Car Club, she was a member of the USBC (United States Bowling Congress), she bowled in the Brandywine Bowling Association and the Shelbyville Mixed Trio and was a member of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Shelby County. Rita loved playing volleyball at the Shelbyville Parks Department, bowling and working with special-needs children. Her coworkers remember her as a consistent source of love and positive support not only for the children she worked with, but for everyone who had come in contact with her. She is survived by her children, Courtney (Adam) Baker of Indianapolis, Devin Neal of Shelbyville, Biller Hatcher of Shelbyville, Derek Checkley of Shelbyville and Colton Checkley of Shelbyville; four siblings, Terri (David) Stanley of Greenfield, Deborah Moreland of Greenfield, Alan (Monica) Miller of Greenfield and Monica (Chris) Sexton of Greenfield; and two grandchildren, Milligan Baker and Charlotte Baker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Rhonda Stanley. Visitation will be held at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, Shelbyville, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2014, and services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2014, at the funeral home. Pastor Brad Davis will be officiating. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery in Greenfield. on May 27, 2014.²

     His Social Security Number was 307-36-3741.⁵ Paul La Verne Miller was born on February 13, 1935 at New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.^2,5 He died on January 31, 2011 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas, at age 75.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 308-80-5322.⁶ Rhonda Sue Miller was buried at Park Cemetery, 621 S. State Street, Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana.^3,7 She was born on December 18, 1961 at Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana.^6,3,4,7 As of September 11, 1982,her married name was Stanley.² She married Don E. Stanley Jr. on September 11, 1982 at Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana.^2,3,7 Rhonda Sue Miller died on April 28, 2000 at Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana, at age 38.^6,3,7

     Her Social Security Number was 305-24-8459.⁵ Bessie Jane Mastin was buried at Green Hills Memory Gardens, 3578 W State Road 38, New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.^3,6 She Jane Mastin Estelle, age 74, of New Castle died April 21, 2003. She was the daughter of Herbert Dewey Mastin, Sr. and Margie Cleo Warner Mastin. She retired from Delco Remy in 1987 after 30 years of service. She was a member of Crossroads Church of God in New Castle. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, boating, swimming, traveling, and taking care of her family. Survivor include her husband, Ralph D. Estelle, who she married Sept. 29th, 1946; two daughters : Jenny (Larry) Estelle of Indianapolis and Teresa (Ray) King of New Castle. Granddaughter Angela Smith, a grandson Ray King of New Castle, and one great granddaughter; Emily Horak, and great grandson Damian King of New Castle. She was preceded in death by both of her parents.² She was born on August 8, 1928 at New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.^5,1,3,4 As of September 29, 1946,her married name was Estelle.² She married Ralph David Estelle, son of Pleasant Olin Estelle and Viola Ethel Davisson, on September 29, 1946 at Indiana.^2,3,7 Bessie Jane Mastin died on April 21, 2003 at New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana, at age 74.^5,2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 306-12-7394.⁴ Madge Leona McKelvey was buried at Floral Park Cemetery, 3659 Cossell Road, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,3 She was born on November 12, 1906 at Westport, Decatur Co., Indiana.^2,4 As of November 12, 1924,her married name was Estelle.¹ She married Russell Francis Estelle, son of Pleasant Olin Estelle and Viola Ethel Davisson, on November 12, 1924 at Bedford, Trimble Co., Kentucky.¹ Madge Leona McKelvey died on November 1, 1990 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 83.^2,4,3 She Services for Madge Estelle McKelvey Kaufman, 83, Indianapolis, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Conkle Lynhurst Funeral Home, with calling until 9 tonight. Mrs. Kaufman, who died Thursday in Decatur Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, was a member of Westport Christian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery. Survivors daughter Ruth Burdine, Mildred Woods; son Gerald Estelle Kaufman. 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. on November 2, 1990.³

     Mildred Frances Estelle was buried at Floral Park Cemetery, 3659 Cossell Road, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^4,7 Her Social Security Number was 307-24-5859.¹² She and Harlin Clifford Woods were divorced.⁷ Mildred Frances Estelle was born on May 6, 1926 at Letts, Decatur Co., Indiana.^2,12,3,4 As of May 18, 1946,her married name was Woods.⁶ She married Harlin Clifford Woods on May 18, 1946 at Marion Co., Indiana.⁶ Mildred Frances Estelle died on August 4, 2000 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 74.^2,12,4,7 She Mildred Frances Estelle Woods, 74, Indianapolis, died Aug. 4. She was an inspector and packer 40 years for RCA, retiring in 1988. Services: 11:30 a.m. Aug. 8 in Conkle Funeral Home, Lynhurst Chapel, with calling from 3 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7. Burial: Floral Park Cemetery. Survivors: former husband Harlin C. Woods; children Linda C. Wernke, James M., William R., Thomas J. Woods; sister Ruth Henson; brother Jerry Estelle; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. on August 6, 2000.⁷

     Robert Eugene Estelle was buried at Unity Baptist Church Cemetery, Beanblossom, Brown Co., Indiana.⁵ His Social Security Number was 308-26-5238.⁸ He was born on February 9, 1929 at Letts, Decatur Co., Indiana.^2,8,3,5 He married Evelynne L. Wintergerst on June 27, 1978 at Nashville, Brown Co., Indiana.^9,4 Robert Eugene Estelle died on August 26, 1987 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 58.^4,5 He Morgantown, Ind. - Services for Robert E. Estelle, 58, Morgantown, will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Meredith-Clark Funeral Home, where calling will be from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. He died Tuesday in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, from injuries he received in a farming accident Aug. 11 at his home. He was a self-employed farmer and laborer, and had worked with Laborers International Union of North America Local 120, retiring in 1982. Born in Letts, he had lived in Morgantown since 1978. Survivors: wife, Evelynne Wintergerst Estelle; son, Edward Estelle; daughter, Teresa Estelle; stepdaughters, Teresa Baird and Dorothy Teaguc; stepson, William Teague; mother, Madge Kaufman; brother, Jerry Estelle; sisters, Mildred Woods and Ruth Burdine; three grandchildren. on August 27, 1987.⁴

     Harlin Clifford Woods and Mildred Frances Estelle were divorced.² Harlin Clifford Woods was buried at Floral Park Cemetery, 3659 Cossell Road, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^4,5 He Harlin C. Woods 87, Indianapolis, IN, died Tuesday March 15, 2011. He was a carpenter for Wilheim Construction and also worked at Kroger. Mr. Woods served in the Army during World War II. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2011 in Floral Park Cemetery. Survivors include daughter, Linda Wernke; sons, Mike, Bill and Tom Woods; sister, Midge McKeand; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Kathy Woods.⁵ He was born on March 17, 1923 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^3,4 He married Mildred Frances Estelle, daughter of Russell Francis Estelle and Madge Leona McKelvey, on May 18, 1946 at Marion Co., Indiana.¹ Harlin Clifford Woods died on March 15, 2011 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 87.^4,5

     Gerald Louis Estelle was buried at Floral Park Cemetery, 3659 Cossell Road, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana. He was born on April 15, 1932 at Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana.² He married Nola Juanita Wray on January 23, 1954.^1,3,7,8 Gerald Louis Estelle died on April 12, 2012 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 79.³ He MARTINSVILLE - Gerald Louis Estelle, 79, Martinsville, passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was born on Friday, April 15, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Russell and Madge (McKelvey) Estelle. On January 23, 1954, he married Juanita (Wray) Estelle and she passed away on August 30, 2000. Gerald was a graduate of Manuel High School in Indianapolis and was a retired aircraft mechanic for US Air. Survivors are sons, Virgil Estelle of Wesley Chapel, Florida, Russell Estelle and Terry Estelle, both of Martinsville; daughters, Mary Montez of Martinsville and Penny Kidwell of Brazil; 12 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by daughters, Jerrie Louise Estelle and Melody Lynn (Estelle) Johnson; a grandson; brother, Robert Estelle; sisters, Millie Woods and Ruth Henson. on April 17, 2012.³

     Her Social Security Number was 316-32-9722.⁵ Nola Juanita Wray was buried at Floral Park Cemetery, 3659 Cossell Road, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^3,4 Her married name was Estelle.¹ She was born on October 19, 1935 at Cumberland Co., Kentucky.^4,5 She married Gerald Louis Estelle, son of Russell Francis Estelle and Madge Leona McKelvey, on January 23, 1954.^1,2,3,4 Nola Juanita Wray died on August 30, 2000 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 64.^2,3,4,5 She N. Juanita Wray Estelle, 64, Martinsville, died Aug. 30. She was an assembler 20 years for RCA Corp., retiring in 1972. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Services: 10 a.m. Sept. 5 in Conkle Funeral Home, Lynhurst Chapel, with calling from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 4. Entombment: Floral Park Cemetery. Survivors: husband Gerald L. "Jerry" Estelle; children Russell, Terry, Virgil A.W. Estelle, Melody Johnson, Mary Kidwell, Penny VanNess; brother Ralph David Wray; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several foster children. on September 1, 2000.³

     Teresa Ellen Estelle With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Teresa King (New Castle, Indiana), who passed away on March 22, 2018 at the age of 60. She is survived by : her parents, Ralph Estelle and Jane Mastin Estelle; her husband Ray King Jr; her son Ray King III (Heather) of New Castle; her grandchildren, Kharin King and Damian King; her step-grandsons, Britton Adkins, Cody Adkins and Coy Adkins; her sister Jenny Estelle of New Castle; her nieces, Angela Horak, Elianna Horak and Emily Horak; and also, Santa and Claus.¹ Her married name was King.¹ She married Ray King Jr.¹ Teresa Ellen Estelle was born on August 8, 1957.³ She died on March 22, 2018 at Indiana at age 60.¹

     Ethel Clarice Harris was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^2,3 She was born on September 11, 1886 at Indiana.^4,2 As of March 18, 1908,her married name was Davisson.¹ She married Alonzo Forrest "Lonzo" Davisson, son of Charles Franklin Davisson and Sophia Ann Carroll, on March 18, 1908 at Henry Co., Indiana.^1,3 Ethel Clarice Harris died on January 20, 1955 at Kennard, Henry Co., Indiana, at age 68.^2,3 She Mrs. Ethel Harris Davisson, 68 died Thursday morning at the Wilson Nursing Home in Kennard. She had been in failing health for the past 18 years. Burial will be in Harlan Cemetery. Surviving are the husband, Alonzo; one son, Cleo Shirley; two daughters, Mrs. Cloie Wisehart, near Wilkinson, and Mrs. Carol Lewman, near Shirley; 14 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; six brothers, Lonnie Harris Kennard; Ambert, Chester, Ernest and Howard Harris, all of the Shirley community, and Ted Harris, Sulphur Springs, and one sister, Mrs. Elsie Harlan, near Markleville. Mrs. Davisson was born and reared and spent her entire life in the Markleville community. She was the daughter of the late Ira and Bertha Harris. on January 21, 1955.³

     Her Social Security Number was 309-38-2225.⁷ Her married name was McGee.⁸ Cloie Margaret Davisson was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.⁹ She and Homer Leroy Wisehart were divorced.¹⁰ Cloie Margaret Davisson married Chester Oren McGee.⁸ Cloie Margaret Davisson was born on July 27, 1908 at Shirley, Henry Co., Indiana.^9,3,5,7 As of February 5, 1927,her married name was Wisehart.³ She married Homer Leroy Wisehart on February 5, 1927 at Indiana.³ Cloie Margaret Davisson died on June 12, 1983 at Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana, at age 74.^9,8 She SHIRLEY, Ind. - Cloie M. Wisehart McGee, 74, 318 N. Main St., New Castle, died Sunday in Ball Hospital, Muncie, after an extended illness. Born near Shirley, Mrs. McGee had lived in New Castle since 1952. She attended Wilkinson High School, was a member of the New Castle and Hagerstown Brotherhood and Sisterhood and attended Church of Christ and Christian Union, New Castle. Surviving are her husband, Chester McGee; five daughters, Vuanita (Mrs. Daniel) Ward, Land O' Lakes, Fla., Virginia (Mrs. Dean) Reason, Shirley, Beulah (Mrs. Boyd) Whet, New Castle, Fern (Mrs. John) Davis, Anderson, and Ina (Mrs. James) Scanlon, Yorktown; two sons, Luther Wisehart and Forrest Wisehart, both of Kennard; a brother, Cleo Davisson, Land O' Lakes, Fla; two stepdaughters, Beverly (Mrs. Robert) Dotson, Muncie, and Mary (Mrs. Eugene) Brooks, New Castle; two stepsons, Leland McGee, New Castle, and Paul McGee, Mount Summit; 23 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. A daughter, Velma Wilson, died in 1978, and a sister, Carol Lewman, died last February. Burial will be in Harlan Cemetery northwest of Shirley. on June 14, 1983.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 306-12-1580.⁶ Cleo Charles Davisson was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on November 7, 1910 at Henry Co., Indiana.^6,4,7,3 He married Esther Linnie Hoover circa 1933.^4,8 Cleo Charles Davisson died on December 12, 2009 at Lima, Ohio, at age 99.^6,4,7 He Cleo C. Davisson, 99, of Lima, formerly of Shirley, Ind., and Land of Lakes, Fla., died at 2:40 p.m. Dec. 12, 2009, in St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born Nov. 7, 1910, in Hancock County, Ind., to Aloza “Lon” and Ethel Harris Davisson, who preceded him in death. He married Esther Hoover, who died in June 2006. Mr. Davisson retired from the Delco Remi Division of General Motors. He had been a farmer in Indiana and raised oranges in Florida. He was a member of Discovery Christian Church in Tampa, Fla., and attended Rousculp Church of Christ in Lima. He was a former member of Shirley Christian Church in Shirley, Ind. Survivors include a son, Donald (Carolyn) Davisson, of Elsmere, Ky; three daughters, Janet LaVallee, of Lima, Lorna (Rex) Ashby, of North Vernon, Ind., and Arlene (Terry) Delong, of Griffith, Ind; and 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Cloie Wisehart and Carol Lewman. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday at Condo & Son Funeral Home, Wilkerson, Ind. Burial will be in Harland Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville, and from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at Condo & Son Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Rousculp Church of Christ or Shirley Christian Church.
on December 14, 2009.⁴

     Bertha Carol Davisson was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^3,6 Her married name was Lewman.³ She married Howard Astor Lewman.³ Bertha Carol Davisson was born on April 11, 1912 at Henry Co., Indiana.³ She died on February 24, 1983 at Middletown, Henry Co., Indiana, at age 70.^3,7

     Homer Leroy Wisehart was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^4,6,8 His Social Security Number was 315-34-8156.⁹ He and Cloie Margaret Davisson were divorced.⁶ Homer Leroy Wisehart was born on April 20, 1899 at Shirley, Henry Co., Indiana.^{1,9,3,4,5,6,7,8} He married Cloie Margaret Davisson, daughter of Alonzo Forrest "Lonzo" Davisson and Ethel Clarice Harris, on February 5, 1927 at Indiana.⁵ Homer Leroy Wisehart died on February 27, 1984 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 84.^4,6,8 He Homer L. Wisehart, 84, a lifelong Shirley resident, died Monday evening at St. John's Medical Center, Anderson, following a long illness. He was born April 20, 1899, to the late Luther and Sarah Hunt Wisehart He was a long-time roofing contractor. A daughter, Mrs. Ray (Velma) Wilson, Warrington, preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons, Luther and Forrest Wisehart, Kennard; five daughters, Mrs. John (Fern) Davis, Route 11, Anderson; Mrs. James (Fern) Scanlon; rural Yorktown; Mrs. Dean (Virginia) Reason, rural Shirley; Mrs. Dan (Vaunita) Ward, Land O' Lakes, Fla; Mrs. Boyd (Beulah) Wat, New Castle; 23 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Alta Railsback, Wilkinson. Burial will follow in Harlan Cemetery near Wilkinson. on February 29, 1984.⁸

     Clarice Velma Wisehart was buried at McCray Cemetery, Wilkinson, Hancock Co., Indiana.² She was born on February 8, 1928 at Jackson Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^2,4,8 As of February 10, 1946,her married name was Wilson.⁴ She married Ray Edward Wilson on February 10, 1946 at Indiana.^4,3,9 Clarice Velma Wisehart died on September 8, 1978 at Pendleton, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 50; Died in a pickup truck accident.²

     Her Social Security Number was 265-38-6411.¹ Creta Vuanita Wisehart was buried at Ehren Cemetery, 7135 Ehren Cemetery Road, Land O'Lakes, Pasco Co., Florida.¹⁰ She was born on January 2, 1930 at Shirley, Hancock Co., Indiana.^1,3,11,10 As of February 8, 1946,her married name was Ward.¹⁰ She married Daniel Louis "Dan" Ward on February 8, 1946 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.^{2,9,8,4,10,12} Creta Vuanita Wisehart died on April 13, 1998 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 68.^1,11,10,12 She Vuanita W. Ward, 68, of Land O' Lakes died Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Henry County, Ind., she moved to Land O' Lakes 45 years ago from Lutz. She was a retired clerk and mail carrier for the Land O' Lakes Post Office and a Pentacostal who attended the Word of Life Full Gospel Church. She is survived by her husband, Daniel L; two sons, Leroy of Brooksville and Martin of Port Richey; two brothers, Luther Wisehart of Ocala and Forrest Wisehart of New Castle, Ind; four sisters, Virginia Reason of Shirley, Ind., Beulah Watt of New Castle, Ind., Fern Davis of Anderson, Ind., and Ida Scanlon of Yorktown, Ind; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. on April 17, 1998.¹²

     Her Social Security Number was 308-64-3988.⁴ Esther Linnie Hoover was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^2,3 She was born on October 17, 1914 at Hartford City, Blackford Co., Indiana.^4,2,3 As of circa 1933,her married name was Davisson.³ She married Cleo Charles Davisson, son of Alonzo Forrest "Lonzo" Davisson and Ethel Clarice Harris, circa 1933.^1,3 Esther Linnie Hoover died on June 10, 2006 at Land O'Lakes, Pasco Co., Florida, at age 91.^4,2,3 She Esther L. Davisson, 91, a resident of Land O'Lakes, Fla., and formerly of Shirley, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2006, at her home. She was born October 17, 1914, in Hartford City, Ind., to the late Orville and Leota (Cable) Hoover. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Cleo Davisson of Land O'Lakes, Fla; son, Donald Davisson of Elsmere, Ky; daughters, Janet LaVallee of Lima, Ohio, Lorna Ashby of North Vernon, Ind., Arlene DeLong of Griffith, Ind; brother, Robert Hoover of Anderson; sister, Ethel Kauffman of Angola, Ind; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; four great-greatgrandchildren. Burial will follow in Harlan Cemetery in Wilkinson. on June 13, 2006.³