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     George Donald Brinker was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^3,1 His Social Security Number was 292-24-7765.² He was born on January 5, 1932 at Ashville, Pickaway Co., Ohio.^2,3,1 He married Harriette Alice Monger, daughter of Orville Lewis/Louis Monger and Clara Luella Williams, circa 2002.^4,3,5 George Donald Brinker died on October 28, 2010 at Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida, at age 78.^4,2,3,1 He LAKELAND - Mr. George Brinker passed away Thursday, October 28, 2010, as a result of respiratory failure. He was born January 5, 1932 in Ashville, Ohio. After 30 years of service to his country, including campaigns in Korea and Vietnam, Mr. Brinker retired from the United States Air Force in 1981 at the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. He received many medals and commendations during his Air Force career, including; the Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal w/1 Bronze Service Star, Vietnam Service Medal w/2 Bronze Service Stars, Air Force Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. After his retirement from active duty, Mr. Brinker worked for twelve years at NASA in the Space Shuttle Program. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church Lake Morton. He is survived by his wife of eight years; Harriette Brinker, daughter; Trudy (Jeffrey) Woolston, brother; Thomas (Nancy) Brinker, sister; Jo (Charles) Wilburn and grandchildren; Jared and Laura. A visitation will be conducted in Mr. Brinker's honor, Monday, November 1, 2010 from 6-8pm at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home Northside Chapel at 5245 US 98 North in Lakeland. A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 11am at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. on October 31, 2010.³

     John Vernon Schell was buried at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, 118 Woodland Avenue, Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.^2,3 He married Harriette Alice Monger, daughter of Orville Lewis/Louis Monger and Clara Luella Williams.¹ John Vernon Schell was born on July 11, 1925 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.^2,4 He and Harriette Alice Monger were divorced on June 28, 1971 at Montgomery Co., Ohio.¹ John Vernon Schell died on December 3, 2014 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 89.² He SCHELL, John V., age 89 of Washington Twp. passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. John was born on July 11, 1925 in Dayton to the late Alfred and Helen Moomaw Schell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Schell, a brother, Donald Schell, sister, Julia Mildred Schell and stepson, Kenneth Hous. He is survived by his children, Dan (Connie) Schell and Cynthia Schell; stepson, Ronald Hous, granddaughter, Danyel (Joe) Wiesman, three great grandchildren, and numerous step grandchildren. John served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He retired from NCR and later worked with Mega City Auto Parts. A gathering of friends and family will take place from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Woodland Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, 118 Woodland Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45409, with the memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Donald Payne officiating. on December 7, 2014.²

     James Noel McCracken was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico.^2,9 His Social Security Number was 455-09-3118.⁷ He was born on October 12, 1895 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.^{2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10} He married Beulah Ann Moore, daughter of George Thomas Moore and Vinnie Ann Belle, on August 5, 1930 at Eddy Co., New Mexico.^1,11 James Noel McCracken died on January 11, 1943 at Flagstaff, Coconino Co., Arizona, at age 47.^2,3,4,5,9

     His Social Security Number was 525-68-9339.⁸ James Owen "Jim" McCracken was born on December 6, 1933 at Odessa, Ector Co., Texas.^2,8,6 He married Irene L. Morton on March 23, 1954 at Bernalillo Co., New Mexico.⁴ James Owen "Jim" McCracken died on February 21, 2009 at Thoreau, McKinley Co., New Mexico, at age 75.^8,6 He Cremation has taken place for James McCracken, 77, long-time area resident. He was born on Dec. 6, 1933, in Odessa, Texas, and passed away on Feb. 21, 2009, in Thoreau after a long bout with cancer. He is survived by his wife: Irene McCracken; sons: Ralph McCracken and wife Carolyn of Las Cruces and James McCracken and wife Catherine of Albuquerque; grandchildren: Corinne and boyfriend Herman and Rebecca and husband Paul; great-grandchildren: Anita, Paul Jr., and Clorinda. He was preceded in death by his parents: James and Beulah McCracken. He enjoyed exploring and building and was well respected in the auto parts and mining communities. He was helped by Bud Willoughby of Grants Car Parts and Kelly of Heartland Hospice, who was able to take him home in time for his wishes. on March 20, 2009.⁶

     William Noel "Bill" McCracken was buried at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico.^2,8 He was born on July 21, 1931 at Odessa, Ector Co., Texas.^2,4,8 He married Shirley Irene Deerman on June 13, 1953 at Las Cruces, Dona Ana Co., New Mexico.³ William Noel "Bill" McCracken died on January 16, 1994 at New Mexico at age 62.^2,8

     Pearl Mattie Brigance was buried at Olton Cemetery, Olton, Lamb Co., Texas.¹ She Pearl Brigance Moore, 92, died July 8, 2009 in Sacramento, Calif. She was a long-time resident of Olton and West Texas. Born Dec. 2, 1916, in Big Spring, she was the daughter of Albert C. and Eula Brigance. The family moved to Plainview, and then to Olton in 1927. She was an Olton High School graduate and a Texas Tech University graduate. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Olton. She married Elmer J. Moore on June 6,1937. They started a family in 1940, and spent the war years in Levelland and Flagstaff, Ariz. In 1946, they moved to Shamrock, where her husband was the superintendent of schools and she was his administrative assistant. In 1956, they moved back to Olton, where they were engaged in farming and school teaching. She had 27 years of service in Texas public schools. They were married 65 years. After her husband’s death in August 2002, she sold her home in Olton and moved to Sacramento in 2003 to live near her two children and three of her grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend throughout her life. She was selected as Sandhills Celebration Queen in 1994, the same year her husband served as grand marshal of the Sandhills Celebration Parade. They were proud to be honored by her friends and neighbors. Her parents and her husband preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were three sisters, Pauline Todd, Dorothy Russell and Ruth Cornelius; and a brother, Merrill Brigance. She is survived by her son, Jerry Moore and his wife, Sue, of Los Angeles, Calif; her daughter, Judy Moore, of Sacramento; four grandchildren, Schell, Scott, Melinda and Kim; three great-grandsons, Jason, Preston and Riley; a sister, LaNeile Ford; a sister-in-law, DeMetris Brigance; a brother-in-law, GW Moore, and many nieces and nephews.² Her Social Security Number was 449-20-7782.⁵ She was born on December 2, 1916 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.^1,2,5,4 As of June 6, 1937,her married name was Moore.³ She married Elmer Jerry Moore, son of George Thomas Moore and Vinnie Ann Belle, on June 6, 1937 at Olton, Lamb Co., Texas.^1,2,3 Pearl Mattie Brigance died on July 8, 2009 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California, at age 92.^1,2,5

     Judy Yvonne Moore was buried at Olton Cemetery, Olton, Lamb Co., Texas.^4,5 She Graveside services for Judy Moore, 82, of Carrollton, and formerly of Olton will be held Saturday, June 29, 2024. Born Oct. 12, 1941, in Littlefield, she was the daughter of Elmer and Pearl Moore. She passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, and will be laid to rest next to her mother. She spent her early years in Shamrock and moved to Olton in February 1956. A 1959 Olton High School graduate, she moved to Canyon to attend and graduate from West Texas State College, now West Texas A&M University. It was at the college that she met her husband. They moved to Colorado as she supported her husband's graduate-level academic endeavors. She welcomed her daughter, Schell, in 1961 in Greeley County, CO. The family moved to Syracuse, KS, where her joy as a mother doubled in 1968 with the birth of her son, Scott. The family moved to Dallas in 1970, and a few years later she stepped into the role of a single mother raising two children. With her son in college, she moved to California to be near her daughter, eventually taking on one of her favorite roles, that of loving grandmother to Jason Shaughnessy. A few years later, there were two more grandsons to love, Preston and Riley O'Neal. Living in the Sacramento area, she continued her career with the State of California, receiving numerous promotions through the years. Being in California also allowed her to be close to her older brother, Jerry Moore, who was always there for her and helped her prepare for her retirement years. Having a love for nature and people, she made frequent trips to places where the beauty of nature was always on display. Traveling often, her favorite destination was Big Sur. A spiritual person, she was a member of the Unitarian church. She offered amazing help to her son's family while her daughter-in-law, Debbie O'Neal, battled cancer for eight years. Following the death of her daughter in 2019, she returned to the Dallas area in 2022 to be near her son. She exhibited a welcoming personality and a fun-loving spirit throughout her life. She often joked with family and friends, even giving her caregivers a hard time during her last days. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Pearl Moore; her daughter, Schell Shaughnessy in 2019; and an infant granddaughter, Skyler O'Neal in 2001. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Scott O'Neal of Allen, TX; three grandsons, Jason Shaughnessy and wife Alexa of Sacramento, CA, Preston O'Neal of Allen, and Riley O'Neal of Allen; and one great grandchild, Georgia Shaughnessy of Sacramento, CA. She will be missed by those who knew of the love and kindest she expressed to each of them.⁵ She was born on October 12, 1941 at Littlefield, Lamb Co., Texas.^3,4,5 As of April 8, 1961,her married name was O'Neal.⁶ She married Rodney Preston O'Neal on April 8, 1961.⁶ Judy Yvonne Moore and Rodney Preston O'Neal were divorced on December 15, 1975 at Dallas Co., Texas.⁶ Judy Yvonne Moore died on June 20, 2024 at Plano, Collin Co., Texas, at age 82.^4,5

     Maxine Guinn was buried at Waurika Cemetery, Waurika, Jefferson Co., Oklahoma.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 440-32-6263.⁴ She was born on July 10, 1929 at Waurika, Jefferson Co., Oklahoma.^4,2,3 As of September 21, 1946,her married name was Cole.¹ She married Robert Loyd Cole, son of Robert Marion Cole and Mabel Edna Morris, on September 21, 1946 at Byers, Clay Co., Texas.^1,2,3 Maxine Guinn died on September 28, 2008 at Jefferson Co., Oklahoma, at age 79.^1,2,4,3 She Waurika - Maxine Cole, 79, of Waurika, Okla., went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, in Jefferson County Hospital. Burial will be in Waurika Cemetery under direction of Dudley Funeral Home in Waurika. Maxine was born July 10, 1929, in Waurika, to Grady and Flora Delphia Marney Guinn. She and Robert Cole were married Sept. 21, 1946, in Byers, Texas. They owned Quality Glass in Duncan for 33 years. Maxine was very active in numerous groups and organizations throughout her life. She and Bob shared 62 glorious years of marriage. Maxine was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her husband, Bob Cole of the home in Waurika; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael Lynn and Jeanne Cole of Garden Grove, Calif; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gwyndolyn Sue and Greg Gardner of Katy, Texas, and Sheila Renee and Adam Davis of Garland, Texas; two sisters, Pauline Phillips of Oklahoma City, and Lois Thompson of Pampa, Texas; seven grandchildren, Amy Moss, Shelly Wilson, Sara Wilson, Jon Cole, Melissa Murphy, Cole Morris and Jered Davis; and five great-grandchildren. on September 29, 2008.²

     Michael Lynn "Mike" Cole was born on October 3, 1947 at Oklahoma.⁴ He married Jeanne Marie Messer on March 14, 1970 at Redwood City, San Mateo Co., California.^3,5 Michael Lynn "Mike" Cole died on January 25, 2009 at California at age 61.⁴

     Virgil William Geno was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (also known as West Cemetery), Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,3 He was born on April 7, 1912 at Van Buren Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2,4,3 He married Cleda M. Morrow, daughter of Jesse Samuel "Sam" Morrow and Mary Fatina Scott, on September 7, 1932 at Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa.^5,3 Virgil William Geno died on November 16, 2005 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 93.^2,4,3 He Virgil W. Geno, 93, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, in the Sigourney Care Center following a brief illness. Services: 2 p.m. today, Sigourney Christian Church, by the Rev. Jim Bringman. Burial: Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sigourney, with military rites. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. today at the church. Arrangements are with Reynolds-Powell Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service in Sigourney. Survivors include his wife, Cleda of Sigourney. Virgil was born April 7, 1912, in Van Buren Township, Keokuk County, to Fred and Sarah (McClenahan) Geno. He attended country school and graduated from Sigourney High School. On Sept. 7, 1932, he married Cleda Morrow at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Virgil served in the U.S. Army under General George Patton during World War II. He farmed and managed the Napa auto parts store in Sigourney for 27 years. Virgil was a member of Sigourney Christian Church and American Legion Post 19. Military rites provided by Lacey Kerr VFW Post 2308 and American Legion Post 19. A memorial fund has been established for the Sigourney Christian Church. on November 18, 2005.³

     Lynn Anton Norwood was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 3, 1938 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.^1,2,3 He married Betty Jo Winfrey in 1962.^2,4 Lynn Anton Norwood died on April 7, 2008 at Virginia at age 69.^2,3 He Lynn Anton Norwood, of Shawsville, Va., passed away on Monday, April 7, 2008. He was born May 3, 1938, the son of James Taylor Norwood and Nadine Moses Norwood. Lynn is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Betty Winfrey Norwood, of Shawsville; one son, Michael J. Norwood; and one daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Robert Joyner, all of Christiansburg; one brother, James G. Norwood, of Shawsville, one sister, Linda N. Ring, of Georgia; brother-in-law, David Winfrey and his wife, of North Carolina; as well as several nieces and nephews. Lynn served in the United States Air Force and was then employed by General Electric for 48 years. He was a member of Crockett Springs United Methodist Church. Lynn will be remembered as a devoted family man and a much respected member of his community. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008, at Crockett Springs United Methodist Church with Pastor Terry Ross officiating. Interment will follow at Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville, Va. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106-A, Roanoke, Va. 24018. The Norwood family is being served by Horne Funeral Service (540-382-2612). on April 9, 2008.²

     Betty Jo Winfrey was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 20, 1943.^3,4 As of 1962,her married name was Norwood.³ She married Lynn Anton Norwood, son of James Taylor Norwood and Nadine Rosalie Moses, in 1962.^1,3 Betty Jo Winfrey died on November 20, 2012 at Virginia at age 69.^4,2 She Betty Jo Norwood, 69, of Shawsville, has gone home to be with her husband, Lynn Anton Norwood, on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. She is survived by her son, Michael J. Norwood and Margee; daughter, Beth N. Joyner and husband, Robert, all of Christiansburg; granddaughter, Summer Lynn Norwood; close friend, Vivian; special cousin, Nancy; brother, David Winfrey and wife, Carolyn; brother-in-law, James G. Norwood; sister-in-law, Linda N. Ring; as well as many nieces and nephews. Betty was a member of the VFW and a strong supporter of the Humane Society. She was also involved in the RSVP program, the Meadowbrook Library as well as the Meadowbrook Museum. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 23, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2012, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in honor of Betty to a charity of your choice. on November 22, 2012.²