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     Garnett McCune was buried at Taylor Cemetery, Harrison, Clay Co., West Virginia.² She was born on April 25, 1938 at Harrison, Clay Co., West Virginia.² She died on April 14, 1941 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 2.²

     Esther Pauline Adams was buried at Butternut Ridge Cemetery, Eaton Township, Lorain Co., Ohio.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 285-12-5705.³ She was born on March 17, 1918 at Cadiz, Harrison Co., Ohio.^1,3,2 As of circa 1965,her married name was Paxton.⁴ She married Roy Thomas Paxton, son of Marshall Webster "Webbie" Paxton and Olieva Maye "Ollie" Dodd, circa 1965.^4,1 Esther Pauline Adams died on October 27, 2008 at Eaton Township, Lorain Co., Ohio, at age 90.^1,3,2 She Esther Pauline Paxton, 90, of Eaton Township passed away Monday, October 27, 2008 in her home after a long illness. She was born Sunday, March 17, 1918 in Cadiz, Ohio, living in Lorain County since 1950. She was a member of Christian Unity Church in Eaton Township for many years. She was also a member of the Grange in Columbia Station and a member of the Senior Center in North Ridgeville. She is survived by her sister, Thelma (John) Ramsey of New Athena, Ohio; three grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and caretakers, Jack and Sandie Scott of Grafton and Sherry Lingenfelter and family of North Ridgeville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy in 1983; daughter Beatrice Salerno in 1984; and parents, Clark and Carrie Adams. Friends may call in the Blackburn-Duke Funeral Home, 1021 Main Street, Grafton, Wednesday, October 29, 2008 from 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 10:30 A.M. in Christian Unity Church, 36353 Capel Road, Grafton. Rev. Denver Daniels, Pastor will officiate. Burial will be in Butternut Ridge Cemetery, Eaton Township. on October 28, 2008.¹

     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