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     Janet Marie Davisson was buried at Ward Cemetery, Bath, Allen Co., Ohio.^4,7 She was born on December 19, 1934 at Shirley, Henry Co., Indiana.^3,4,7,8 As of July 4, 1952,her married name was LaVallee.² She married Rev. Ivan Lee LaVallee on July 4, 1952.^1,2,4,9 Janet Marie Davisson died on March 16, 2014 at Lima, Ohio, at age 79.^4,8 She LIMA — Janet M. LaVallee, age 79 of Lima, Ohio, died Sunday, March 16, 2014 at her residence. She was born December 19, 1934 in Shirley, Indiana to Cleo and Esther (Hoover) Davisson. She married Ivan L. LaVallee on July 4, 1952 and he preceded her in death on April 2, 2000. Janet was a homemaker and bus driver for Allen East Schools. She was a longtime organist and pianist at Rousculp Church of Christ. Survivors include 5 children: David H. (Patricia) LaVallee of Wapakoneta, Alan L. (Kelly) LaVallee of Lima, Timothy C. (Connie) LaVallee of Lebanon, Jane Ann (Wynn) Reese of Harrod and Anita (Jonathan) Hughes of Dickinson, TX, 12 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 3 Siblings: Donald (Carolyn) Davisson of Elsmere, KY, Lorna Ashby Hanover, IN and Arlene (Terry) DeLong of Griffith, IN. Burial will follow in Ward Cemetery. on March 17, 2014.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 309-26-3055.⁵ Rev. Ivan Lee LaVallee The Rev. Ivan L. LaVallee, 68, of Lima, died Sunday, April 2, at his home. Born Aug. 2, 1931, in Shirley, Ind., he was the son of Henry and Lula (Wisehart) LaVallee. He was a 1953 graduate of Minnesota Bible College, and had been a member and pastor of Rousculp Church of Christ in Cridersville for 31 years. He had also ministered at churches in Stilesville, Ind., Eaton and Belle Center. He was a bus driver for Perry, Bath and Allen East schools. Survivors include his wife, Janet M. (Davisson) LaVallee, whom he married July 4, 1952; three sons, David H. (Patricia) LaVallee of Wapakoneta, Alan L. (Kelly) LaVallee of Lima and Timothy C. (Connie) LaVallee of Lebanon; two daughters, Jane Ann (Wynn) Reese of Harrod and Anita (Jonathon) Hughes of Dickinson, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wesley and Paul LaVallee. Burial was in Ward Cemetery.² He was buried at Ward Cemetery, Bath, Allen Co., Ohio.^2,3 He was born on August 21, 1931 at Shirley, Hancock Co., Indiana.^5,2,3,4 He married Janet Marie Davisson, daughter of Cleo Charles Davisson and Esther Linnie Hoover, on July 4, 1952.^6,7,1,2 Rev. Ivan Lee LaVallee died on April 2, 2000 at Lima, Ohio, at age 68.^5,1,2,3,4

     Arlene Jane Davisson was born on May 1, 1952 at Indiana.^6,3 As of May 27, 1972,her married name was Wolak.³ She married Allen Richard Wolak on May 27, 1972 at New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.³ As of February 22, 1996,her married name was Delong.⁷ Arlene Jane Davisson married Terry Alan Delong on February 22, 1996.^1,4,5,7 Arlene Jane Davisson died on September 23, 2016 at Indiana at age 64.⁵ She GRIFFITH, IN - Arlene J. DeLong age 64 of Griffith, passed away on Friday September 23, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Terry; children: Adam Wolak and Cristina (Mike) Robertson; grandson, Jacob; siblings: Donald (Carolyn) Davisson and Lorna Ashby, and by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Cleo and Esther Davisson; and by her sister, Jeanette. Arlene graduated from East Hancock High School class of 1970. She was employed at Cabela's in Hammond. She was a member of Griffith Isaac Walton, Lake County Fish and Game, and the Indiana Harbor Yacht Club in East Chicago. Arlene loved singing and Karaoke. She loved babysitting her nieces and nephews, grandson Jake when they were younger. Arlene was loved by all who knew her. on September 26, 2016.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 713-01-3165.⁶ Howard Astor Lewman was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^2,1,4 He married Bertha Carol Davisson, daughter of Alonzo Forrest "Lonzo" Davisson and Ethel Clarice Harris.¹ Howard Astor Lewman was born on July 26, 1899 at Flemingsburg, Fleming Co., Kentucky.^3,1,4,6,5 He died on January 23, 1988 at Middletown, Henry Co., Indiana, at age 88.^1,4,6 He Howard A. Lewman, 88, Shirley, died Saturday evening at Middletown Nursing Home, Middletown. Born July 26, 1899, in Flemingsburg, Ky., he was the son of William and Mary (Muse) Lewman. A Shirley resident most of his life, Mr. Lewman retired from the New York Central Railroad where he was a railroad maintenance man. Mr. Lewman was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Lewman, Feb. 24, 1983. Survivors include his daughter, Eleanor Spegal, Shirley; son, James H. Lewman, Shirley; six grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; sister, Mildred Hodson, Shirley; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Harlan Cemetery. on January 25, 1988.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 457-38-0990.⁵ Walter Arlie Mills was buried at Skyline Memorial Gardens, 4101 NW Skyline Blvd., Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.^6,5 He was born on February 1, 1891 at Hancock Co., Indiana.^3,6,5,4 He married Nellie Mabel Davisson, daughter of Charles Franklin Davisson and Sophia Ann Carroll, on February 4, 1912 at Hancock Co., Indiana.¹ Walter Arlie Mills died on July 26, 1963 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 72.^6,5,7

     Sarah Margaret Mills was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 8701 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 456-24-5065.² She was born on December 30, 1912 at White Co., Indiana.² As of December 18, 1945,her married name was Camper.⁶ She married Robert Norman Camper on December 18, 1945 at Smith Co., Texas.⁶ Sarah Margaret Mills died on February 23, 1992 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at age 79.^2,7,8 She CAMPER, Sarah, 79, died Sunday. on December 24, 1992.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 467-14-4695.² James Walter Mills was born on November 17, 1914 at New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.^2,3,5 He married Mary Ann Pratt on June 14, 1939 at Harris Co., Texas.^4,7 James Walter Mills died on December 29, 1998 at Arizona at age 84.^2,8 He James W. Mills, 84, of Wickenburg, a retired aircraft instrument mechanic, died Dec. 29, 1998. He was born in New Castle, Ind. Survivors include his daughters, Nell Rose Ramsay, Mary Sharon Moore and Eunice Ann Brown; stepmother, Flora Miller, sisters, Marian Barnett, Martha Kiser, Pauline Brittain and Caroline Stegman; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. on January 1, 1999.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 466-09-6263.⁵ Helen Pauline Mills was buried at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery, 13102 North Freeway, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.⁶ She was born on March 31, 1917 at Henry Co., Indiana.^3,7,6,5 As of February 14, 1940,her married name was Brittain.^7,4 She married Roy Rupert Brittain Jr. on February 14, 1940 at Harris Co., Texas.^7,4 Helen Pauline Mills died on November 19, 2010 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 93.^7,6,5 She Helen Pauline Brittain born March 31, 1917, passed away November 19, 2010 at age 93. Business Founder and Bookkeeper since 1945. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy R. Brittain, Jr; daughter, Gladys Ware and grandson, Clifford Archer. Survived by her loving children, Martha Archer McClendon, Jerry Brittain, wife Ann, Robert Brittain, wife Rosanne; grandchildren, Susan Bryant, husband Gary, Twila Delgado, husband Steven, Anna Wiederhold, husband Richard, Paul Brittain, wife Denora, Michael Brittain, wife Shadow, Christopher Brittain, Adrianna Brittain, Denise Schepers, Randy Ware, wife Judy, Annette Haddox, husband Michael; sisters, Caroline Stegman and Martha Kiser along with many great grandchildren on November 20, 2010.⁷

     Caroline May Mills was buried at Floral Hills Cemetery, 409 Filbert Road, Lynnwood, Snohomish Co., Washington.⁴ She married Harry Loew Stegman at Harris Co., Texas.^5,6 Caroline May Mills was born on February 26, 1919 at Henry Co., Indiana.¹ As of February 14, 1942,her married name was Stegman.⁶ She died on February 8, 2017 at Washington at age 97.

     John William Ray was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 His Social Security Number was 313-10-0964.⁶ He was born on December 27, 1896 at Hancock Co., Indiana.^2,6,7,5 He married Vivian Ilene Davisson, daughter of William Claude Davisson and Ida Belle Dudley, on December 4, 1948 at Indiana.^1,7 John William Ray died on November 21, 1977 at Shirley, Henry Co., Indiana, at age 80.^2,4 He Shirley - John W. Ray, 80, died Monday night at the family home on Rt. 1. Mr. Ray was the son of William and Samantha Cochran Ray, and was born in Hancock County. He served as a sergeant in World War I, and was a member of the Joseph Allen Barracks in Greenfield. Mr. and Mrs. Ray had celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary last December. He was employed at the Ingersoll Steel Plant in Newcastle for a number of years. After retiring, he served as a trail guide at Brown County State Park for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Ilene; 2 sons, Thomas A. Ray, Muncie, and Byron K. Ray, Wilkinson; a stepson, Gordon E. Thomas, Shirley; and 5 grandchildren, a step granddaughter, three great-grandchildren, a niece and a nephew. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. on November 23, 1977.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 306-22-8803.² Edgel Bell Kendall was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^3,1,4 She was born on August 14, 1894 at Kennard, Henry Co., Indiana.^2,1,4 As of April 10, 1917,her married name was Davisson.⁵ She married Ernest Clementine Davisson, son of Charles Franklin Davisson and Sophia Ann Carroll, on April 10, 1917 at Hancock Co., Indiana.^5,6,4 Edgel Bell Kendall died on January 16, 1976 at Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana, at age 81.^2,1,4 She Edgel Bell Davisson, Shirley, died Friday at Colonial Crest Nursing Home after a six week illness. Burial in Harlan Cemetery followed services. Mrs. Davisson, widow of Ernest Davisson, was born in Kennard and lived her entire life in the area. She was 81. In 1962 Mrs. Davisson retired from Guide Lamp in Anderson. She was a member of UAW 663 and the Wilkinson Brotherhood and Sisterhood. She attended the Shirley Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Sophia Gourley and Mrs. Mary Roberts, Anderson; Mrs. Garnet Selvidge, LaPorte; Mrs. Joy Wyat, Mrs. Ruth Casey and Mrs. Ilene Gwinn, Shirley; four sons, Charles Davisson and William Davisson, Shirley; Paul Davisson, Anderson and John Wesley Davisson, Liberty. Also surviving are 31 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, a sister, Mabel Wright. Shirley; brother Gilbert Harris, Anderson and several nieces and nephews. A brother Glen Harris preceded her in death. on January 19, 1976.⁴

     Sophia Mae Davisson was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^3,14,7 Her Social Security Number was 313-03-4661.¹⁵ She was born on July 15, 1918 at Charlottesville, Hancock Co., Indiana.^3,15,4,5,6,7 As of August 1, 1947,her married name was Gourley.³ She married Chlorice Calvin "Joe" Gourley on August 1, 1947 at Shirley, Henry Co., Indiana.^3,5,8 Sophia Mae Davisson died on June 7, 2006 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 87.^3,15,7 She Sophia Mae Gourley, 87, CrownPointe in Anderson, passed away at Community Hospital in Anderson. She went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2006. Sophia was born July 15, 1918, in Hancock County, the daughter of Ernest C. and Edgel B. Davisson. Sophia married Chlorice "Joe" C. Gourley at her parent's home in Shirley on Aug. 1, 1947. She retired in 1974 from Delco Remy where she worked for 31 years. She had lived in the Anderson community for 60 years. She attended the Arrow Avenue Wesleyan Church and then a member of the Lone Oak Wesleyan Church. After retirement she and her husband moved to Ruskin and Brooksville, Fla., for 25 years where they became a member of the Brooksville Wesleyan Village Church. They returned to Anderson in 1999 and were presently members of Park Place Church of God. Survivors include a daughter, Rebecca Jo "Becky" (husband, David) Helvey of Anderson; two granddaughters, Tandi Jo Shipley of Anderson and Hampton of Midlothian, Texas; four grandsons, Corey Donald Shipley of Anderson, Beau Tyler (fiancee, Angie) Shipley of Anderson, Stephan Shayne Shipley of Anderson, and Brian (wife, Amy) Gourley of Arlington, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Brannen Tyley Shipley, Stephanie Hampton of Midlothian, Texas, Natylie and Nathan Gourley of Arlington, Texas; four sisters, Mary Roberts of Muncie, Joy Erwin of Greenfield, Ruth (husband, Don) Casey of Shirley, and Ilene Guinn and friend of Florida; brother, Wesley (wife, Jackie) Davisson of Liberty; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Lou Andis, Mary Bessignano and Maxine Hency. She was preceded in death by a son, Donald Joe Gourley; her parents; her husband; three brothers, William, Paul and Charles Davisson; and a sister, Garnett Parks. Special thanks to CrownPointe's loving staff and Community Hospital Extended Care and Hospice. Burial will be in Harlan Cemetery. on June 8, 2006.³

     Her Social Security Number was 312-14-3881.¹³ Mary Ellen Davisson was buried at Anderson Memorial Park, 6805 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.^3,12 She was born on January 29, 1921 at Bloomingport, Randolph Co., Indiana.^3,2,13,12 As of April 10, 1942,her married name was Akers.⁶ She married Lynn Preston Akers, son of Ernest Raymond Akers and Olive Hester "Ollie" Dangerfield, on April 10, 1942 at New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.⁶ As of November 20, 1948,her married name was Roberts.⁵ Mary Ellen Davisson married William Bonnell Roberts on November 20, 1948 at VanBuren Co., Michigan.^2,5,14 Mary Ellen Davisson died on September 3, 2009 at Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana, at age 88.^13,2,3,12 She Mary Ellen (Davisson) Roberts, 88, went to be with the Lord Thursday morning, September 3, 2009, while in her sleep at Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born January 29, 1921, in Bloomport, the daughter of Ernest and Edgel (Hendricks) Davisson, longtime residents of Shirley. Mary attended Wilkinson High School and Indiana Business College. Mrs. Roberts retired in 1985 from Guide Lamp Division of General Motors after 45 years of employment. She was a member of Wilkinson and Kennard Brotherhood & Sisterhood Funds. Mary was a wonderful Mother who enjoyed shopping, cooking and in her youth modeling for Donald's Hair Salon of Anderson. She loved visiting with friends and family and especially adored her grand & great-grandchildren. Always thinking of others, she never forgot a birthday and enjoyed sending greeting cards for every occasion. She had wit, charm, and a cleaver sense of humor and will be sadly missed. Left to honor her memory are her son, Ronald Roberts of Anderson; two daughters, Stephanie Watters (husband-Rapid) of Muncie and Teri Wheeler (husband-Steve) of Miramar, Florida; five grandchildren, Abigail Marshall (husband-David) of Anderson; Timothy Wheeler, who is proudly serving in Iraq (wife-Rachel) of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Gregory Wheeler of Miramar, Florida; Anthony Wheeler (wife-Cristina) of Pembroke Pines, Florida; Brian Watters (fiancé-Chelsea Banks) of St. Louis, Missouri; four great-grandchildren, Chase Wheeler; Acacia Wheeler; Gabriella E.D. Marshall and Abigail Wheeler; three sisters, Joy (Wyatt) Erwin (husbands-Don Wyatt, deceased and Bill Erwin, deceased), Greenfield; Ruth Ann Casey (husband-Don, deceased), Shirley; Ilene Guinn (partner-Liz Alverson), Lakeland, Florida; and a brother, John Wesley Davisson (wife-Jackie), Liberty; one brother-in-law, Marion "Jr" Parks (wife-Helen), Muncie, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 55 years William Bonnell Roberts; an infant daughter, Ellen Roberts; an infant granddaughter, Beth Ann Watters; two sisters, Sophia Gourley (husband-Joe) and Garnett (Selvidge) Parks (husband-Bill Selvidge); and three brothers, Charles Davisson (wife-May); Paul Davisson (wife-Pat) and William Davisson (wife-Ruth "Boots") and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Mt. Pleasant Chapel, 7901 W. Isanogel Rd., Yorktown, 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12, 2009, with officiating Pastors Rev. Wm. Frank Jones, Jr. and Rev. Edward Selvidge, (nephew to Mary). Friends & Family may gather to remember & celebrate Mary's life from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., prior to services at the mortuary. Burial will follow at Memorial Park, Anderson. Memorials may be sent to American Lung Assn., 115 W. Washington St., Ste. 11805, Indianapolis, IN 46204; American Arthritis & Osteoporosis Foundation Indiana Chapter, 615 N. Alabama St., Ste 430, Indianapolis, IN 46204; or Foundation of donor's choice. on September 9, 2009.²

     Her Social Security Number was 303-20-5493.¹² Garnett Lucille Davisson was buried at South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.^13,14 She was born on August 31, 1923 at Shirley, Hancock Co., Indiana.^12,3,5 As of December 24, 1942,her married name was Selvidge.⁴ She married Rev. Jesse William "Bill" Selvidge on December 24, 1942 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., South Dakota.^6,4,14 As of July 27, 1991,her married name was Parks.¹¹ Garnett Lucille Davisson married Marion Wilcox Parks Jr. on July 27, 1991 at New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.^14,11,15 Garnett Lucille Davisson died on April 1, 2001 at age 77.¹² She MUNCIE - Garnett L. Parks, 77, died Monday. She retired from the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Home, Knightstown. Survivors: her husband, Marion W. Parks Jr; three sons, Dan, Bill and Ed Selvidge; a daughter, Beth Ann Leatherman; a brother, John Davisson; four sisters, Sophia Gourley, Mary Roberts, Joy Erwin and Ilene Gwinn; 12 grandchildren, and five great-granchildren. Preceded in death: her first husband. Bill Selvidge, and three brothers. Burial: South Mound Cemetery. on April 5, 2001.¹⁴

     William Howard "Bill" Davisson was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^2,4,13,6 His Social Security Number was 304-22-0333.¹⁴ He married Ruth Alice "Boots" Jessup.⁶ William Howard "Bill" Davisson was born on July 7, 1927 at Shirley, Hancock Co., Indiana.^3,4,14,13,5 He died on June 4, 2000 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 72.^4,14,13,6 He W.H. Bill Davisson, 72, Shirley, died June 4. He worked 32 years for Chrysler Corp., New Castle, retiring in 1980. Mr. Davisson was a member of United Auto Workers Local 371 and the Shirley Historical Society. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Burial: Harlan Cemetery, near Wilkinson. Survivors: wife Ruth "Boots" Jessup Davisson; children William Jr., John Mark Davisson, Nell D. Powers, Nena J. Shaffer; brother John Wesley Davisson; sisters Sophia Gourley, Mary Roberts, Garnett Parks, Joy Erwin, Ruth Ann Casey, Ilene Guinn; seven grandchildren. on June 6, 2000.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 316-12-6800.¹⁰ Charles Edgar Davisson was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^2,4 He was born on October 27, 1925 at Shirley, Hancock Co., Indiana.^10,3,4 He married Lillie Mae Calhoun on April 6, 1947 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,11 Charles Edgar Davisson died on May 18, 1999 at Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana, at age 73.^10,4

     Joy Faye Davisson was buried at McCray Cemetery, Wilkinson, Hancock Co., Indiana.⁸ She was born on January 19, 1929 at Shirley, Hancock Co., Indiana.^8,2 As of March 20, 1948,her married name was Wyatt.¹⁰ She married Donald J. "Don" Wyatt, son of Versil Baughn Wyatt and Coral Annie Madison, on March 20, 1948 at Indiana.^3,11,10,8,5 As of May 26, 1990,her married name was Erwin.⁵ Joy Faye Davisson married William Eugene "Bill" Erwin on May 26, 1990.^5,8 Joy Faye Davisson died on July 23, 2021 at Indiana at age 92.⁸ She Joy Wyatt Erwin, 92, longtime resident of Wilkinson and Shirley, Indiana was embraced by her Savior’s loving arms on July 23, 2021. She was born on January 19, 1929 in Shirley, Indiana to the late Ernest and Edgel (Kendall) Davisson. Joy retired from Delco Remy in 1986 after 36 years of service. She was a former member of Wilkinson Church of Christ, Fall Creek Christian Church and Park Chapel Christian Church. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Donna (David) Jones of St. Joseph, Illinois, Regina (Ronald) Covey of Indianapolis, Indiana, Joseph (Donna) Wyatt of Greenfield, Indiana, Kevin (Sue) Wyatt of Seymour, Indiana; 17 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; sister, Ruth Ann Casey; brother, John Wesley Davisson and several nieces and nephews. Joy was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Wyatt; second husband, William Erwin; siblings, Sophia Gourley, Mary Roberts, Garnett Parks, Charles Davisson, William Davisson, Paul Davisson and Ilene Guinn. Burial will be at McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson. on July 27, 2021.⁸

     Chlorice Calvin "Joe" Gourley was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.^7,5,6 His Social Security Number was 305-10-3661.⁸ He was born on June 23, 1913 at Franklin, Johnson Co., Indiana.^8,2,3,4,5,6 He married Sophia Mae Davisson, daughter of Ernest Clementine Davisson and Edgel Bell Kendall, on August 1, 1947 at Shirley, Henry Co., Indiana.^1,3,6 Chlorice Calvin "Joe" Gourley died on January 1, 2002 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 88.^8,5,6 He Chlorice Calvin "Joe" Gourley, 88, Keystone Woods, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 1, 2002, at his residence. He was born June 23, 1913, in Franklin, the son of George and Minnie (Griswalt) Gourley. He was a utility man in glass units at Guide Lamp Division of General Motors retiring Sept. 30, 1971, after 38 employment. He was a member of the Wesleyan faith. He attended Anderson High School and was honorably discharged as captain with the 1st Battalion, 3rd Infantry. He was a Sunday school class leader and superintendent/teacher for 15 years at Arrow Avenue Wesleyan Church then to Lone Oak Wesleyan Church. After retirement he moved to Ruskin and Brooksville, Fla., for 25 years, where he became a member of the Brooksville Wesleyan Village Church. He returned to Anderson in July 1999 and was presently a member of Park Place Church of God. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Sophia Mae (Davisson) Gourley, whom he married Aug. 1, 1947, in Shirley, at the home of the bride’s parents; a daughter, Rebecca Jo “Becky” (husband, David) Helvey of Anderson; two granddaughters, Tandi Jo Shipley of Anderson and Donna (husband, Kevin) Hampton of Midlothian, Texas; four grandsons, Corey Donald Shipley of Anderson, Beau Tyler (fiancee, Rheannon) Shipley of Newport Beach. Calif., Stephen Shayne Shipley of Anaheim, Calif., and Brian (wife, Amy) Gourley of Arlington, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Stephanie Hampton of Midlothian, Texas, and Natylie and Nathan Gourley, both of Arlington, Texas; sisters, Odetta Davis of Brooksville, Fla., Mae Hiday of Riverside, Calif., and Rose Yeagley, Ruth Coe and Elma Tucker, all of Anderson; brother-in-law, James Borders of Anderson; two cousins, Marie Files of Anderson and Freda Fortine of Indianapolis; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Donald Joe Gourley; stepmother. Alta Gourley; and sister, Alberta Borders. Burial will be in Harlan Cemetery. on January 3, 2002.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 310-28-7789.³ Myron Paul Davisson was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.^4,5,6 He was born on November 14, 1930 at Shirley, Hancock Co., Indiana.^3,5,6 He married Patricia Ann "Pat" Lanane on November 28, 1953 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.^2,6,11,5 Myron Paul Davisson died on February 14, 2000 at Warsaw, Kosciusko Co., Indiana, at age 69.^3,5,6 He Myron Paul Davisson, 69, of Anderson died Feb. 14, 2000. Born Nov. 14, 1930, in Shirley, he was the son of Earnest C. and Edgel Bell (Kendall) Davisson. He was a truck driver for McClain Trucking for 30 years, retiring in 1990. He had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Taylor of Silver Lake; brothers William Howard Davisson of Shirley and John Wesley Davisson of Liberty; sisters Sophia Gourley of Chesterfield, Mary Roberts of Anderson, Garnett Parks of Muncie, Joy Erwin of Greenfield, Ruth Casey of Shirley and Ilene Guinn of Covington, Va; and several nieces and nephews. His first wife, Patricia Ann (Lanane) Davisson, died on Dec 7, 1999. They were married on Nov. 28, 1953. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Davisson. Burial will follow at East Maplewood Cemetery. on February 16, 2000.⁶

     Marion Wilcox Parks Jr. was buried at Beech Grove Cemetery, 1400 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana.^4,5 He was born on March 3, 1918 at Remington, Jasper Co., Indiana.^3,4 He married Garnett Lucille Davisson, daughter of Ernest Clementine Davisson and Edgel Bell Kendall, on July 27, 1991 at New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.^1,2,4 Marion Wilcox Parks Jr. died on March 12, 2015 at Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana, at age 97.⁴ He MUNCIE - Colonel Marion W. Parks Jr. USA (Ret.), 97, passed away peacefully at Elmcroft Senior Living on Thursday, March 12, 2015. He was born March 3, 1918 in Remington, IN the son of Marion W. Parks Sr. and Garnett (McNary) Parks. He graduated from Crawfordsville High School in June 1935. Junior, as his friends and family affectionately called him, enjoyed golfing and fishing in Canada with his Wilco family. He spent his winters in Tucson, AZ and loved nothing more than when his family came to visit. Junior served in World War II, the Korean War and at the Pentagon. During World War II, he flew military reconnaissance missions and was later proficient at flying Chinook helicopters. At the end of World War II, he had the opportunity to fly over the USS Missouri while the Japanese surrendered to the United States, an experience he was proud of for the rest of his life. While serving in the army, he was promoted to the rank of colonel in June 1966. He retired from the army in June of 1972 after thirty one years, two months, ten days. He received numerous awards and United States Service medals, including the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star Medal. After his retirement from the U.S. Army, he worked at Century 21 Realty and All American Homes. He was a long time member of Avondale United Methodist Church. Survivors include his special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Carolyn Williams of Muncie; one brother, Eugene (Sharon) Parks of Illinois; many nieces and nephews, including Karen (Kevin) Persinger, Rick (Sheri) Williams, Renee (Kevin) O’Brien, Diane Reed and Dirk (Lisa) Studebaker; several stepsons, stepdaughters and their children. He is preceded in death by his first wife of forty-five years, Edellyn (Williams) Parks; daughters, Polly, Patsy and Peggy; wife, Garnet (Selvidge) Parks, wife, Helen (Hook) Parks; sister-in-law, Delphine (Williams) Studebaker Stewart and one brother, Marvin Parks. Cremation will take place and burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery at a later date. on March 16, 2015.⁴

     William Bonnell Roberts was buried at Anderson Memorial Park, 6805 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 305-10-4461.⁶ He was born on January 7, 1917 at Sparta, White Co., Tennessee.^6,3,4,5 He married Mary Ellen Davisson, daughter of Ernest Clementine Davisson and Edgel Bell Kendall, on November 20, 1948 at VanBuren Co., Michigan.^1,2,5 William Bonnell Roberts died on August 21, 2004 at Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana, at age 87.^6,4,5 He MUNCIE - William Bonnell "Bill" Roberts, 87, a resident of both Muncie and Anderson, passed away Saturday evening in the Alzheimer's Wing at Williamsburg Village Nursing Center after an extended illness. He was born in Sparta, Tennessee, the son of William S. and Mary A. (McCormick) Roberts, moved to Anderson as a child, and graduated from Anderson High School in 1937. After attending Ball State Teacher's College, now Ball State University in the early 1940's, he worked briefly for General Motor's in Anderson before enlisting with the Army Air Corps during World War II. He served as a sergeant with the 320th Bombardment Group where he flew several missions in Europe. After the war, he returned to Anderson where he worked for General Motor's as an engineering draftsmen for several years, and then worked as a engineering consultant for various tool & die engineering companies over the United States until retiring in the late 1970's. He later moved to Tennessee, where he wrote a weekly article for the Sparta, Tennessee newspaper before returning to the Muncie and Anderson area. Mr. Roberts was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Anderson and enjoyed fishing, hunting, writing poems, writing songs and playing the guitar, and collecting stamps. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Mary Ellen (Davisson) Roberts; a son, Ronald Stephen Roberts, Anderson; two daughters, Stephanie Watters (husband-Rapid), Muncie, Terisa Wheeler (husband-Steve), Miramar, Florida; five grandchildren, Abigail Campbell (fiance'-David Marshall), Anderson, Timothy Wheeler (wife-Melissa), both stationed with the Navy in Norfolk, Virginia, Gregory Wheeler and Anthony Wheeler, both of Miramar, Florida, and Brian Watters, Muncie; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ellen; granddaughter, Beth Ann Watters, his parents, two brothers, Elwood Roberts and James Roberts, four sisters, Mamie Denman, Charlene Palfy, Jean Thornburg, and Anna Lee Gillentine. Burial will follow in Memorial Park in Anderson with military rites by Veterans of Delaware County Honor Guard. on August 24, 2004.⁵

     William Eugene "Bill" Erwin was buried at McCray Cemetery, Wilkinson, Hancock Co., Indiana.^2,4,5 His Social Security Number was 310-26-7224.⁶ He was born on April 12, 1926 at New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.^3,4,6,5 He married Joy Faye Davisson, daughter of Ernest Clementine Davisson and Edgel Bell Kendall, on May 26, 1990.^1,7 William Eugene "Bill" Erwin died on June 2, 2000 at Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana, at age 74.^4,6,5

     Ruth Ann Davisson was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.⁴ She was born on March 4, 1932 at Indiana.^6,4 As of February 17, 1951,her married name was Casey.⁴ She married Donald Lee "Don" Casey on February 17, 1951.^1,2,4,5 Ruth Ann Davisson died on November 29, 2021 at New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana, at age 89.⁴ She Ruth Ann Casey, 89, a lifelong resident of Shirley, passed away Monday November 29, 2021 at Henry County Community Health. She was born on March 4, 1932 in Shirley to the late Ernest and Edgel (Kendell) Davisson. Ruth was a 1950 graduate of Wilkinson High School. She had also attended the Apex School of Cosmetology in Anderson, IN. She was a neat and tidy homemaker who made home a wonderful place to be, especially during Christmas. Ruth was believed to be loved by all even though she had an ornery sense of humor and always knew exactly what she wanted. Ruth did like to make people smile and lived a good full life all while being a hard worker. She loved to travel with her husband, Donald, whom she married in February 17, 1951. They traveled both internationally and domestically, learning much along the way. Ruth's claim to fame, her pies; she was famous for her ability to make pies and loved doing so. She also enjoyed sweet corn and tomatoes from her garden. Ruth is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Becky) Casey of Mesa, AZ, Ginger Casey Jones of Dunreith, Ben Casey of Shirley; grandchildren, Matthew (Kristin) Hardgrove of Denver, Megan Terry Casey of Saugerties, NY, Katherine Grace (Anthony) Nelson of Fort Wainwright, AK, Kailey (Donovan) Lucero of Denver, Emily Rector of Daleville; great grandchildren, Starling Adams, Alex Bailey, Audri Casey, Nora Nelson, Isaiah Nelson, Selena Valenzuela, Jaxon Lucero, Memphis and Raleigh Rector; brother, John Wesley (Loretta) Davisson of Liberty, IN; several beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lee Casey; granddaughter, Whitney Jones and eight siblings. Burial will take place at Harlan Cemetery at the convenience of the family. on December 1, 2021.⁴