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     Dora Ann Pierce was buried at Hubert Dawson Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,4 She was born on June 20, 1943 at Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio.^1,4 As of October 26, 1968,her married name was Dawson.³ She married Dane Avery Dawson, son of Hubert Eurestus Dawson and Flora May/Mae Butcher, on October 26, 1968.^3,4 Dora Ann Pierce died on April 8, 2016 at Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio, at age 72.^1,3,4 She Dora Ann Dawson, 72, of Shreve, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at Wooster Community Hospital. She was born June 20, 1943 in Massillon to Homer C. and Dora Bell (Lovette) Pierce and married Dane Avery Dawson October 26, 1968; he survives. Ann was a homemaker all of her life and found great joy in being a wife and mother. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Surviving in addition to her husband are her mother of Brewster; a son, Darrell (Margarita) Dawson, of Hilliard; and two sisters, Rose Kling of Tampa, Fla., and Carol White of North Lawrence. Her father; a brother, Homer Clyde; and a sister, Nina, preceded her in death. Graveside services will be held at H.E. Dawson Cemetery, Twistabout Ridge, Clay Co., W.Va. on April 10, 2016.⁴

     Walter Pete Atwood was buried at Mill Springs National Cemetery, 9044 West Highway 80, Nancy, Pulaski Co., Kentucky.^1,2,5 His Social Security Number was 374-28-4773.⁶ He was born on August 27, 1929 at Wardell, Pemiscot Co., Missouri.^2,6,5,4 He married Audrey Cledith Dawson, daughter of Hubert Eurestus Dawson and Flora May/Mae Butcher, on December 20, 1958 at Aurora, Adams Co., Colorado.^1,3 Walter Pete Atwood died on September 15, 1987 at Metcalfe Co., Kentucky, at age 58.^1,2,6,5,7,8

     Infant Wimmer was buried at Unnamed and abandoned cemetery, near mile marker 136, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Wimmer was born on November 9, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Wimmer died on November 12, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Drexel V. Kirk was buried at Converse Cemetery, Converse, Grant Co., Indiana.² She was born on August 5, 1905 at Indiana.^1,2 As of circa 1925,her married name was Turner.¹ She married James Norton Turner, son of Norton Commadore Turner and Minnie Ann Stephens, circa 1925.^1,2 Drexel V. Kirk died on March 23, 1938 at Indiana at age 32.²

     Wayne K. Chism Swayzee – Wayne K. Chism, 80, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in his residence. He was born in Wells County, Indiana on November 13, 1931 to the late Ferel "Pell" and Hazel Helena (Barker) Chism. Wayne married Mary Jane Thompson on September 8, 1951, and she preceded him in death on September 30, 2001. Wayne was a very patriotic man who loved his country. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served as a Petty Officer, 2nd Class during the Korean War. He was a Dispersement Officer on Marshall Island, as well as in Japan. Wayne was head of salaried benefits at General Motors and retired after 31 years of employment. He also owned his own business in Swayzee, Chism's Tax Service, preparing taxes. Wayne was president of GM Salaried Retirees for over 25 years, president of Swayzee Alumni, and past Swayzee Water Clerk. He was always willing to help anyone, whether he knew them or not. Above all, he was devoted to his family. Survivors include his children, Thomas (Susan) Chism, Converse, Debra (Jerry) Chism Walls, Swayzee, Tamara (Jon) Glessner, Swayzee; grandchildren, Jenny (Cory) Craig, Michael (Allycin) Chism, Jessica (Brock) Ricks, Amy Heincker, Samantha (Matt) Wickes, Leah (Tim) Miller Megan, (Christian) Casciola, Zachary Glessner, Caleb Glessner, Rebecca Glessner; great-grandchildren, Bailey, Cohen, Hunter, Jeremiah, Ava, Mae, Gabriella, Haley, Perrin, and Talon, and one great-granddaughter on the way; sister, Betty (Merrill) Dailey; brothers, Rex (Clara) Chism and Jim Chism; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Homer (JoAnn) Duncan; and his dog, Lady. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife. Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Rybolt Chapel, 314 N. Washington Street, Swayzee, Indiana. Funeral Service will be at 11 am on Monday, July 16, 2012 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Rybolt Chapel, 314 N. Washington Street, Swayzee, Indiana with Reverend Jim Miller officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675 or to the charity of donor's choice.² He was buried at Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana.² He was born on November 13, 1931 at Wells Co., Indiana.^3,2 He married Mary Jane Thompson on September 8, 1951.² Wayne K. Chism died on July 11, 2012 at Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 80.^2,3

     Mary Jane Thompson was buried at Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana.² She was born on February 25, 1933.² As of September 8, 1951,her married name was Chism.¹ She married Wayne K. Chism, son of Ferel "Pell" Chism and Hazel Helena Barker, on September 8, 1951.¹ Mary Jane Thompson died on September 30, 2001 at age 68.^1,2