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     Samuel Charles Surface was buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.^4,7 He was born on June 29, 1960 at San Diego Co., California.^4,5,6,7 He died on July 1, 1960 at San Diego Co., California.^4,6,7,8

     Virginia Mae Portis was born on October 31, 1934 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^1,2,3,4 As of February 6, 1954,her married name was Surface.¹ She married Melvin Edsel Surface, son of Robert Clay Surface and Etta Mae Hammonds, on February 6, 1954 at Summit Co., Ohio.¹ Virginia Mae Portis and Melvin Edsel Surface were divorced on November 1, 1955 at Summit Co., Ohio.¹ Virginia Mae Portis died on March 25, 2002 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 67.²

     Her Social Security Number was 236-26-8953.² Her married name was DeWese.¹ Alberta Va Booten married Casper David DeWese, son of Casper Duhering "Chess" DeWese and Gertrude Della Hall.¹ Alberta Va Booten was born on March 19, 1924 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.² She died on August 3, 2002 at West Virginia at age 78.^2,3

     John Wiley Lassiter was buried at Wake Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery, 3329 Forestville Road, Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on November 9, 1903 at Wake Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 He married Chloe Dovie Austin, daughter of Eddie Wade Austin and Malisha Missouri Conner, on November 5, 1960 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.¹ John Wiley Lassiter died on November 17, 1976 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 73.^2,3

     Hattie Belle Leach Hattie Belle Clark, 84, of Coal Grove, Ohio passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at her residence. The Sharpsburg, Kentucky native was born April 2, 1932, the daughter of the late Alamander and Daisy Jewell Leach. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Clark, who passed away in February 2004. Hattie was a graduate of Kitts Hill High School and attended Collins Career Center for Nursing. She was a nurse at St. George Hospital and a member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by: a sister, Geneva Flood. She is survived by: three sons: John R. (Maryann) Palmer of Indiana, Ronald R. Palmer of Virginia, and David R. (Danielle) Nash of Indiana; four daughters: Kathy Palmer Neukirch of Texas, Karyn Asinas of Florida, Carolyn Kay (Kevin) Thompson of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Traci (Rick) Plowman of Indiana; four brothers: William Thomas Leach, Charles Leach, Jerry (Pam) Leach all of Ironton, Ohio, and John Leach of Wooster, Ohio; one sister: Mary (Emerson) Browning of Dayton, Ohio; grandchildren: Chrystal Palmer, Kevin Palmer, Matthew Neukirch, Jennifer Neukirch, Amanda Thompson, Jon Thompson, Tewai Asinas, Tai Asinas, Dara Nash, David Nash, Danica Nash, Taylor Payne, Hanna Belle Plowman, Tabitha Plowman, Holli Plowman and Timothy Plowman; great grandchildren: Zander, Bella, Maddie, Kayla, Abby, Eliza Belle, Austin, Sydney, Hunter, Josh, Piper, Avery, Cailyn, Palmer, Anna, Lauren. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South 7th Street, Ironton, Ohio 45638 with Dr. Dennis Hankins and Pastor Mike Long officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery.¹ She was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.¹ Her married name was Palmer.² She and John Henry Palmer were divorced.³ Hattie Belle Leach married John Henry Palmer, son of George William Palmer and Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner.² Hattie Belle Leach was born on April 2, 1932 at Sharpsburg, Bath Co., Kentucky.¹ She died on March 24, 2017 at Coal Grove, Lawrence Co., Ohio, at age 84.¹

     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