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     Her Social Security Number was 285-18-6844.² Mary K. Willard was born on April 30, 1877 at Stewart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of before 1939,her married name was Brown.¹ She married Unknown Brown before 1939.¹ As of November 20, 1939,her married name was Poff.¹ Mary K. Willard married Robert Edward Lee Poff, son of Fleming Henry Poff and Martha Frances Bird, on November 20, 1939 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.¹ Mary K. Willard died on December 23, 1966 at Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 89.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 304-09-9050.⁵ Joseph Lee Nelson White was born on October 7, 1907 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,5 He married Helen Schilling circa 1929.^2,6 Joseph Lee Nelson White died on May 4, 1998 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 90.⁵

     Juanita May/Mae White was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.³ Her married name was Bussell.³ Her Social Security Number was 304-28-6896.⁵ She married Unknown Bussell.^6,3 Juanita May/Mae White was born on February 1, 1909 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,5,3,4 As of circa 1927,her married name was Hall.⁷ She married Arthur Seldon Hall circa 1927.^7,8 Juanita May/Mae White died on September 1, 1999 at Plainfield, Hendricks Co., Indiana, at age 90.^5,3

     George Washington Butler was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,4 He was born on October 30, 1871 at Indiana.⁴ He married Henrietta Thomas, daughter of William C. Thomas and Mary Sophronia Pilant, on October 30, 1904 at Clay Co., Indiana.^3,5 George Washington Butler died on September 18, 1934 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 62.⁴

     Frances Marie Butler was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 309-20-1793.⁸ She was born on November 2, 1909 at Parke Co., Indiana.^1,3,8 She died on May 13, 1997 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 87.^1,3,8

     Rev. Austin Dale Payne Austin Dale Payne, 86, of Rockville, passed away peacefully Thursday morning June 20, 2019, in his residence. He was born January 16, 1933, in Lena, Indiana, son of William Ralph Payne and Thelma (Bell) Payne. Dale graduated from Van Buren High School in 1951. He entered the U.S. Army in April of 1953, serving in Korea in the mortar division. He was honorably discharged in April 1955. He returned to Clay County, attended Indiana Teacher College in Terre Haute, and received a bachelor's degree in science. He married Judy Spear in 1958 and moved to Rockville to start his professional education career, and continued on to earn his masters degree in Public School Administration. Dale taught U.S. Government, U.S. History, and Economics until 1972 when he became a High School Academic Counselor, always helping students with their future career choices. He retired in 2002 after 44 years. Dale served as a minister at many Methodist churches in West Central Indiana for 50 years. He was a member of the International Faith Ministries and "Yoked in Christ Ministries", being involved with missionary work. He loved ministering for the Lord and was a man of prayer. He loved working at home in his flower and vegetable gardens. Dale loved all of his Rockville High School students. His greatest satisfaction was his compassion to help meet the needs of many people. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Kendra A. (Payne) Engrissei in 2003. Three brothers: Wendell, James, and Kenny Payne, and a sister, Berneita Payne. Dale is survived by his wife of 61 years, Judy (Spear) Payne and a son, Kevin Payne of Rockville. Burial will follow at Calcutta Cemetery in Brazil with Military Honors.² He was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.² He was born on January 16, 1933 at Lena, Parke Co., Indiana.² He married Judy Spear in 1958.² Rev. Austin Dale Payne died on June 20, 2019 at Rockville, Parke Co., Indiana, at age 86.²

     Florence M. Butler was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^4,6 She was born on December 6, 1907 at Parke Co., Indiana.^4,5,6 As of April 20, 1935,her married name was Elliott.⁵ She married Thomas M. "Tom" Elliott on April 20, 1935 at Indiana.^4,5 Florence M. Butler died on March 13, 1991 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 83.^4,6

     Mary Margaret "Jessie" Butler was buried at Washington Park North Cemetery, 2702 Kessler Boulevard, W. Drive, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^3,7 Her married name was Emerich.³ She married Raymond Leroy Emerich.^3,7 Mary Margaret "Jessie" Butler was born on February 10, 1914 at Parke Co., Indiana.^3,7 She died on August 9, 1984 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 70.³ She Services for Jessie "Mary Margaret" Butler Emerich, 70, Indianapolis, will be at 1 p.m. today in Washington Park North Cemetery Great Hall Chapel. She died Thursday in a local nursing home. Born in Parke County, she lived in Indianapolis 20 years. Survivors: husband, Raymond E. Emerich. on August 11, 1984.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 309-22-3999.⁹ Opal Louise Butler was buried at Summit Lawn Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.⁴ She was born on May 9, 1920 at Harmony, Clay Co., Indiana.^9,3,4,5,6 As of November 30, 1940,her married name was Pugh.⁵ She married William Arthur Pugh on November 30, 1940 at Indiana.⁵ As of December 22, 1950,her married name was Smith.⁵ Opal Louise Butler married Foster Clinton Smith on December 22, 1950 at Indiana.^1,5 Opal Louise Butler died on October 18, 2002 at Knightsville, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 82.^9,4

     His Social Security Number was 310-05-0025.⁶ Cecil Owen Trump was buried at Summit Lawn Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.^3,5 He married Fleeta May Butler, daughter of George Washington Butler and Henrietta Thomas.¹ Cecil Owen Trump was born on September 28, 1909 at Malden, Dunklin Co., Missouri; His draft card has a birth year of 1908.^6,4,5 He died on May 1, 1976 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 66.^6,5

     Thomas M. "Tom" Elliott was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 307-05-0473.⁴ He was born on September 10, 1906 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,4,2,3 He married Florence M. Butler, daughter of George Washington Butler and Henrietta Thomas, on April 20, 1935 at Indiana.^1,2 Thomas M. "Tom" Elliott died on August 13, 1990 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 83.^1,4,3

     His Social Security Number was 196-05-7031.⁵ Raymond Leroy Emerich was buried at Washington Park North Cemetery, 2702 Kessler Boulevard, W. Drive, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.² He married Mary Margaret "Jessie" Butler, daughter of George Washington Butler and Henrietta Thomas.^1,6 Raymond Leroy Emerich was born on May 26, 1911 at North Manheim, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania.^7,3,4,5 He died on May 10, 1994 at Marion Co., Florida, at age 82.^3,5

     Foster Clinton Smith was buried at Summit Lawn Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,3 He was born on June 7, 1910 at Owen Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 He married Opal Louise Butler, daughter of George Washington Butler and Henrietta Thomas, on December 22, 1950 at Indiana.^5,2 Foster Clinton Smith died on June 2, 1964 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 53.³

     Henry Daniel Myers was buried at Cottage Hill Cemetery, Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.⁶ His Social Security Number was 310-05-4554.⁷ He was born on March 17, 1894 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.^7,4,6 He married Ruth Arthen Thomas, daughter of William C. Thomas and Mary Sophronia Pilant, circa 1920.^1,3,5,8 Henry Daniel Myers died on April 22, 1978 at Clay Co., Indiana, at age 84.^7,6

     David M. Haxton was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.⁵ His Social Security Number was 304-05-1494.⁶ He was born on May 19, 1896 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.^6,4,7,5 He married Mamie A. Thomas, daughter of William C. Thomas and Mary Sophronia Pilant, circa 1922.^1,3,5 David M. Haxton died on February 17, 1978 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 81.^6,5

     John E. Boswell was buried at Clinton Falls Cemetery, Clinton Falls, Putnam Co., Indiana.⁴ His Social Security Number was 304-10-7043.⁵ He was born on July 28, 1905 at Indiana.^3,5 He married Thora Evleen Thomas, daughter of William C. Thomas and Mary Sophronia Pilant, circa 1928.^1,3,6 John E. Boswell died in July, 1974.⁵

     Norval Clifford Howard was buried at Clearview Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.^5,7,9,8 His Social Security Number was 303-10-7577.¹⁰ He was born on October 26, 1889 at Clay Co., Indiana.^10,3,4,5,7,9 He married Ethel Lillian Thomas, daughter of William C. Thomas and Mary Sophronia Pilant, on January 2, 1928 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,5,11,6,7 Norval Clifford Howard died on April 23, 1970 at Brazil, Clay Co., Texas, at age 80.^10,5,7,9,8 He CARBON, Ind - Norval C. "Buff" Howard, 80, died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday in Clay County Hospital. He was a retired clay worker. Surviving are the widow, Ethel; two sons, Don U., Brazil, and James W., Evansville; a daughter, Mrs. Dolly Campbell, Decatur, Ill; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Hungerford, Terre Haute, and six grandchildren. Burial in Clearview Cemetery. on April 24, 1970.⁸

     Fleeta May Butler married Cecil Owen Trump.² Her Social Security Number was 312-60-6055.⁷ Fleeta May Butler was buried at Summit Lawn Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.^8,3 Her married name was Trump.² She was born on May 4, 1906 at Lena, Parke Co., Indiana.^7,3 She died on September 14, 1988 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 82.^7,3

     George Noble "Nobe" Butler was buried at Summit Lawn Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.^3,5 He was born on October 31, 1911 at Jackson, Parke Co., Indiana.^9,3,5,6,7,10 He married Bonnie Mae Daniels on January 26, 1935 at Indiana.^3,11,7,5 George Noble "Nobe" Butler died on June 8, 2010 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 98.^9,3,5,10 He George Noble "Nobe" Butler, 98, Brazil, passed away June 8, 2010, at 5:30 p.m., at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He had been a resident at the Clay Health Center and the Exceptional Living Center for the past seven years. Nobe was born in Parke County, the son of George Washington Butler and Henrietta Thomas Butler. He worked on the family farm and in coal mining for several years. He was the manager for the City Coal Yard for 43 years. Following retirement, he worked as a crossing guard for the Eastside School children. At the age of 34, he joined the U.S. Marines. Even though he was past the age of enlistment and had flat feet, the Marines did take him, but wouldn't allow him to go overseas. But staying stateside ended up being a landmark of his life. He was in the Marine Corp Honor Guard at the funeral services of the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Washington, D.C. He was honored to have participated in the ritual of funeral services for the nation's President. He was a member of the American Legion Post #2, and he and his wife Bonnie enjoyed spending time at a cabin in Mansfield. Nobe was a man who worked hard, was devoted to his family and enjoyed lively conversation. He was agreeable with his time at the nursing home, due to the care and the friendships he made over the years. He was grateful to all his dear caregivers and those who had become friends. Survivors include his daughter Ruthann Jeffries, Brazil, grandchildren Tanya and Brent Baker, Steve and Tedra Butler, Brad and Lori Butler, Keri and Brian Rafferty, great-grandchildren Kade Baker, Kayla Chiles, Cole Butler, Jessica Butler, Megan Butler, Alexis Butler, Ella Rafferty and Ava Rafferty, several nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Bonnie Mae Daniels Butler, Oct. 15, 1984, a son Dale Butler, brother John Franklin Butler, and special friend Marion Murphy, five sisters Frances Butler, Opal Smith, Bay Elliot, May Trump and Mary Emrich. Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m., at Lawson-Miller Chapel, with Rev. William Price officiating. Burial will follow at Summit Lawn Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be provided by American Legion Post #2 and VFW #1127. Visitation will be Friday, from 4-8 p.m., and again one hour prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Hospital for Children, 50 S. Meridian, Suite 500, Indianapolis, Ind. 46202.
on June 9, 2010.³

     John Franklin "Frank" Butler was buried at Summit Lawn Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.^4,6,7,8 He was born on June 5, 1917 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^{13,4,5,6,7,8,9,10} He married Anna Josephine Crosley on January 4, 1945 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^4,14,10 John Franklin "Frank" Butler died on January 5, 2006 at Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 88.^4,13,6,7,8 He HARMONY - John Franklin "Frank" Butler, 88, of Harmony died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, in Clay Health Center in Brazil. He was employed as a truck driver and farmer until his retirement. He was born June 5, 1917, in Clay County to George W. Butler and Henrietta Thomas Butler. He married Anna J. Crosley on Jan. 4, 1945, and she preceded him in death Dec. 20, 2005. Survivors include three daughters, Martha Stearley of Farmersburg, Mary Shaffer and her husband, Jim, and Becky McKee and her husband, Matt, both of Terre Haute; one son, Mark Butler and wife, Maureen of Harmony; one brother, George Noble Butler of Brazil; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Randy Butler; one daughter, Terri Anderson; five sisters, Mary Emory, Opal Smith, Florence Bay Elliott, Frances Butler and May Trump; and one granddaughter, Kristen McKee. He attended Van Buren High School. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army until his discharge as a corporal in 1946. He was a member of Brazil Bible Fellowship Church. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Monday in Moore Funeral Home in Brazil, with the Revs. Gordon Nelson and Jim Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in Summit Lawn Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to Wabash Valley Visiting Nurse Association, 600 South First St., Terre Haute IN 47807.
on January 6, 2006.⁴

     Sydney Althea Trump was buried at Washington Park North Cemetery, 2702 Kessler Boulevard, W. Drive, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 314-34-6087.⁵ She was born on December 28, 1933 at Harmony, Clay Co., Indiana.^5,2,3 As of February 11, 1952,her married name was Silvers.³ She married Stuart Law Silvers on February 11, 1952 at Indiana.^2,5,6,3 Sydney Althea Trump died on October 6, 2011 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 77.^5,2,6 She Sydney Althea Silvers, 77, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday October 6, 2011. She graduated from Brazil High School and attended ISU, Brown College and Butler University. She retired from the personnel department of Firestone Building Products Company in 1997. She was the wife of Stuart Silvers and devoted mother of Nancy J. Silvers and Victor Silvers (deceased). She will be remembered for her loving spirit of life and a great sense of humor. No services will be held. on October 10, 2011.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 314-34-6843.⁸ Cecil Owen Trump Jr. was buried at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁴ He and Margaret Ellen Casassa were divorced.⁷ Cecil Owen Trump Jr. was born on January 2, 1937 at Knightsville, Clay Co., Indiana.^8,2,5 He married Margaret Ellen Casassa on September 28, 1957 at Indiana.³ Cecil Owen Trump Jr. married Elizabeth Ann Faulkner on February 2, 1963 at Arlington, Virginia.⁷ Cecil Owen Trump Jr. died on October 18, 1998 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 61.^8,6

     Her Social Security Number was 305-24-2052.⁶ Bonnie Mae Daniels was buried at Summit Lawn Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.^7,4 She was born on September 28, 1915 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^6,4,5 As of January 26, 1935,her married name was Butler.³ She married George Noble "Nobe" Butler, son of George Washington Butler and Henrietta Thomas, on January 26, 1935 at Indiana.^1,2,3,4 Bonnie Mae Daniels died on October 15, 1984 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 69.^1,4

     Dale Gordon Butler was buried at Summit Lawn Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.^3,4 He was born on August 11, 1935 at Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.^8,3,4,5,6,7 He married Donna L. Evans on October 24, 1975 at Clay Co., Indiana.⁹ Dale Gordon Butler died on July 5, 2007 at Hudson, Pasco Co., Florida, at age 71.^8,3,4 He BRAZIL - Dale Gordon Butler, 71, formerly of Brazil and Ponchatoula, La., passed away Thursday, July 5, 2007, in Hudson, Fla., where he was undergoing treatment for cancer. From the age of 20, he was involved in the car business. He worked in his profession until becoming ill this past September. He was born in Brazil on Aug. 11, 1935, the son of George Noble Butler and Bonnie Mae Daniels Butler. He is survived by his father; three children, Steven Dale Butler and wife Tedra of Louisiana, Bradley Cole Butler and wife Lori of Florida, and Keri Rafferty and husband Brian of Kentucky; sister, Ruthann Jeffries of Brazil; and friend, Denny Wolverton of Brazil. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Jessica, Cole, Megan, Lexie Jo, and Ella; and his niece, Tanya Baker, her husband Brent and their son Kade Baker. He was preceded in death by his mother. Graveside services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Summit Lawn Cemetery, with the Rev. William Price officiating. Friends may gather at the cemetery for a final farewell for Dale from 1:30 p.m. until time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Riley Children?s Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the cemetery. Lawson-Miller Chapel assisted with arrangements.
on July 11, 2007.⁴