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     His Social Security Number was 282-46-8077.⁶ Ralph Eugene "Gene" Helmick was born on September 24, 1948 at West Virginia.^4,6 He married Carleen Thompson on July 18, 1970 at Lorain Co., Ohio.³ Ralph Eugene "Gene" Helmick died on November 16, 2010 at age 62.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 286-50-8801.² Terry Lynn Helmick was buried at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, 16155 Midland Trail West, Crawley, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 22, 1950 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,2 He married Loleta Carol Pritt on September 5, 1970 at Lorain Co., Ohio.⁷ Terry Lynn Helmick and Loleta Carol Pritt were divorced on November 29, 1978 at Lorain Co., Ohio.⁸ Terry Lynn Helmick married Janet E. Carroll on September 22, 1979 at Lorain Co., Ohio.^7,3 Terry Lynn Helmick died on February 21, 2004 at Elyria, Lorain Co., Ohio, at age 53.^6,2,9,3 He Terry L. Helmick, 53, of Elyria, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Beckley, W.Va. He lived in Elyria for 24 years and previously was a Grafton resident. Helmick was employed as a press punch operator at Triad Metal Co., Parma, before becoming ill. He enjoyed bowling, served as secretary-treasurer of the Young American Bowling Alliance and was an instructor for youth at Rainbow Lanes. He also enjoyed woodworking and computers. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Janet E. (nee Carroll); daughter, Tracy Helmick of Elyria; brothers Randy Helmick of Medina, Ralph Helmick of Howard, Colo., and Dana Helmick of Grafton; and sister, Theresa Utt of Grafton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ida Mae (nee Bell) Helmick. on February 23, 2004.³

     Ryan M. Utt was born in 1982 at Ohio.² He died on October 7, 1982 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.²

     Nancy Yeatts was born circa 1837 at Virginia.¹ As of August 25, 1861,her married name was Hedrick.⁵ She married Christopher Columbus Hedrick on August 25, 1861 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,5 Nancy Yeatts died on July 4, 1878 at Second District, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3

     Captain John Richard Yeatts was buried at Walker-Yeatts Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁶ He News was received here this morning of the death of Capt. J. R. Yeatts of Sandy Level, who passed away at an early hour from the infirmities of old age. He was 85 years of age and a Confederate veteran, serving through the entire war being wounded in one of the engagements. He overcame his injury, however, and lead an active life until a year ago when he began to fail. He was a native of Pittsylvania being a son of Willis C. Yeatts, born near Toshes. All of his life was spent in his native county and he was widely known and esteemed. He is survived by his widow and four children, John R. Yeatts, of Danville; Dr. W. C. Yeatts, of Danville; Mrs. R. W. Maddox, of Altavista, and Mrs. James Hawtorne, of Denver, Colorado. The funeral will take place at four o'clock Tuesday from the home, burial to be made at the family burial ground near Climax.⁵ He was born in April, 1840 at Toshes, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^7,5 He married Abitha Jane Wright on November 29, 1866 at Pullens, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^8,3,9 Captain John Richard Yeatts died on June 8, 1925 at Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 85.^4,3

     Sena/Seney/Senia/Cenia/Scenice Ann Yeatts was born circa 1842 at Virginia.¹ As of 1896,her married name was Bennett.⁴ She married William Bennett in 1896.⁴

     Theresa Ailey/Alsey Yeatts was born circa 1844 at Virginia.¹

     Willis J. Yeatts was born circa 1846 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ He married Lucy Ann Owen on November 14, 1872 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,6,3

     Steven Coleman Yeatts was buried at Liberty Christian Church Cemetery, 420 Smith Mountain Road, Sandy Level, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on March 11, 1850 at Virginia.⁶ He married Missouri Ann Edwards on October 2, 1873 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^7,3,6 Steven Coleman Yeatts died on March 31, 1924 at Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 74.^2,6

     Laura Viola Jacobs was buried at Pennington Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2 She Viola Bensmiller, 91, of Sigourney died Jan 3, 2000 at Sigourney Care Center. She was born Jan. 2, 1909, in West Lancaster Township near Sigourney to Claude and Almyra Reynolds Jacobs. She married Frank Ivan Bensmiller on May 1, 1930, in Sigourney, he died Nov. 2 1974. She attended Basey country school and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1928. She and her husband farmed for six years and moved to Sigourney in 1960. She was a member of the Sigourney Christian Church. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Kerkove and Marilyn Glandon of Sigourney. 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother Eugene Jacobs of Sigourney, and a sister, Ruth Fry of Delta. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, four brothers, Robert, William "Stormy," Carroll and Calvin "Jack" Jacobs; and a sister, Bessie Van Orsdall. Services will be held Thursday Jan. 6 at Hohn Funeral Home in Sigourney with the Rev. Vince Homan officiating. Burial will be in the Pennington Cemetery near Sigourney. Memorials may be made to the family.² Her Social Security Number was 478-70-0402.⁴ She was born on January 2, 1909 at West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,4 As of May 1, 1930,her married name was Bensmiller.² She married Frank Ivan Bensmiller, son of Peter Bensmiller Jr. and Barbara Ann Conner, on May 1, 1930 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,3 Laura Viola Jacobs died on January 3, 2000 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 91.^1,2,4

     Carolyn Ann Bensmiller was buried at Sigourney East Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁴ She was born on August 28, 1936 at Iowa.⁴ As of July 31, 1960,her married name was Kerkove.³ She married Frank Lavon Kerkove on July 31, 1960 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,4 Carolyn Ann Bensmiller died on November 26, 2016 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 80.⁴

     Frank Lavon Kerkove Frank Lavon Kerkove, 85, died April 12, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. He was born January 23, 1936 to Loupy and Lelia (Beasley) Kerkove in Hayesville. He graduated from Sigourney High School in 1954. On July 31, 1960 Frank married Carolyn Ann Bensmiller at the Sigourney Christian Church, where they were members. Frank served in the United Stated Navy. He worked at John Deere in Moline, IL, Hometown Dairy in Sigourney, Bill and Ray’s in Sigourney, Century Motors in Sigourney, and Buckwalter in Wellman. He enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical. He was preceded in death by his parents and lovely wife, Carolyn. He is survived by children Craig (Pirjo) Kerkove of Argyle, TX; Paul Kerkove of Sigourney; Tracy (Mikki) Kerkove of New London; Steve (Julia) Kerkove of Sycamore, IL; Candy (Chris) Shroyer of Cedar Rapids, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, sisters Leta Mae Chitttick of Muscatine and Ellen Eversole of Missoula, MT.¹ He was buried at Sigourney East Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² He was born on January 23, 1936 at Hayesville, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2,3 He married Carolyn Ann Bensmiller, daughter of Frank Ivan Bensmiller and Laura Viola Jacobs, on July 31, 1960 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2 Frank Lavon Kerkove died on April 12, 2021 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 85.^1,2

     Leona Belle Reynolds was buried at Pennington Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,5 Her Social Security Number was 478-36-7759.⁶ She was born on February 24, 1910 at Warren, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,4,6,5 As of June 30, 1931,her married name was Bensmiller.² She married Fred Elmer Bensmiller, son of Peter Bensmiller Jr. and Barbara Ann Conner, on June 30, 1931 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2,3,5 Leona Belle Reynolds died on May 15, 1992 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 82.^1,5 She SIGOURNEY - Leona B. Bensmiller, 82, of Sigourney died May 15, 1992, at Manor House Care Center. She was born Feb 24, 1910, in Ollie to Lloyd and Pansy Jacobs Reynolds. She married Fred E. Bensmiller on June 30, 1931. He died July 12, 1990. She had lived in Keokuk County all her life and was head cook for Sigourney Elementary School for more than 20 years. She was a member of Sigourney Christian Church, Christian Women’s Fellowship, Faith Circle and West Laffer Neighborhood Club. She is survived by three daughters, Virginia Wood of Des Moines, Mona Nichols of Hedrick and Donna Clubb of Chandler, Ariz; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Hollis and Richard Reynolds. The service was May 18 at Reynolds Funeral Chapel in Sigourney, the Revs. James Roberston and Dan Sanford officiating. Burial was in Pennington Cemetery near Sigourney. on May 19, 1992.⁵