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     His Social Security Number was 311-07-9115.⁵ Raymond Kincaid Oard married Laura Unknown.⁶ Raymond Kincaid Oard was born on August 24, 1910 at Indiana.^3,5 He married Ruth Evelyn Ellingsworth on February 24, 1933 at Vigo Co., Indiana.⁷ Raymond Kincaid Oard married Vivian Eugenie Brousseau on September 22, 1983 at Kitsap Co., Washington.⁸ Raymond Kincaid Oard died on January 19, 1988 at Solano Co., California, at age 77.³

     His Social Security Number was 304-16-4489.⁵ Richard Manford Oard was born on November 16, 1913 at Indiana.^2,5,6 He married Bessie Virginia Valentine Houk on October 24, 1938 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^3,7 Richard Manford Oard died on August 19, 1983 at Indiana at age 69.^5,6,7

     John T. Sharps Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.² He was born on October 9, 1883 at Clay Co., Indiana.^1,2 He married Mayme Gertrude Oard, daughter of Joseph Barton Oard and Sarah Emma Parsons, on May 23, 1906 at Clay Co., Indiana.^1,2 John T. Sharps Jr. died on April 23, 1956 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 72.²

     Robert Barr was born on August 5, 1895 at Perth, Clay Co., Indiana.² He married Myrtle Marie Oard, daughter of Joseph Barton Oard and Sarah Emma Parsons, on December 24, 1915 at Clay Co., Indiana.¹

     Ernest Knifton was born on August 28, 1898 at Missouri.¹ He married Edith Belle Oard, daughter of Joseph Barton Oard and Sarah Emma Parsons, on January 4, 1939 at Auburn, Dekalb Co., Indiana.^2,1

     Ruth Evelyn Ellingsworth was born on July 2, 1916 at Vigo Co., Indiana. As of February 24, 1933,her married name was Oard.¹ She married Raymond Kincaid Oard, son of Fred Raymond Oard and Mayme Kincaid, on February 24, 1933 at Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ Ruth Evelyn Ellingsworth died in August, 2000 at Cass Co., Indiana, at age 84.

     Vivian Eugenie Brousseau was born on April 8, 1913 at Kitsap Co., Washington.^4,3 As of September 22, 1983,her married name was Oard.¹ She married Raymond Kincaid Oard, son of Fred Raymond Oard and Mayme Kincaid, on September 22, 1983 at Kitsap Co., Washington.¹ Vivian Eugenie Brousseau died on November 11, 2005 at Bremerton, Kitsap Co., Washington, at age 92.^4,2

     Her Social Security Number was 551-07-7235.² Her married name was Oard.¹ Laura Unknown married Raymond Kincaid Oard, son of Fred Raymond Oard and Mayme Kincaid.¹ Laura Unknown was born on July 12, 1907 at Colorado.^1,2 She died on January 1, 2004 at Ventura Co., California, at age 96.²

     Bessie Virginia Valentine Houk TERRE HAUTE — Virginia Oard, 90, of Terre Haute passed away at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, June 9, 2007, in Regional Hospital. She was born April 26, 1917, in Dugger and following her father’s death briefly lived at the Glenn Home until foster mothers Daisie Valentine, the 1st Vigo County Councilwoman and her sister Edna, welcomed her to their farm and raised her to be the wonderful baker, cook, seamstress and gardener that she was. Before her marriage to Richard Oard she worked in the Vigo County Clerk’s Office and later at the ISU bookstore during student registration. Almost all her life she worked at various voting polls during both city and county elections. She was active in 4-H as a member, Junior Leader and Adult Leader. She loved life, especially family, friends, bingo, ceramics, festivals, fairs, following her family’s racing and athletic events, and when able, travelling with Turner Coaches, never forgetting her trip to Hawaii and meeting Don Ho. She was an avid Reggie Miller, Larry Bird and Indiana Pacer fan and would sacrifice almost anything to watch or even attend a game which she did recently with her grandson Daren. Her hands were never idle as she was always crocheting, knitting, crafting, working crossword puzzles or baking. In 1927 she began entering the fair in 4-H and later Open Class, and has entered projects in the Vigo County Fair for 78 years making her family proud of her ribbons for Sweepstakes and Grand Champion Baker. In August 2004, at the age of 87, she took top honors with her Angel Cake as Grand Champion of the Word Farm Show Bake-off and her peach pie recipe is published in The Doughmakers Cookbook. She attended Honey Creek High School and was a member of the class of 1936. She was an active member of the Maryland Home Ec. Club for 43 years of which 28 years she served as President, a lifetime member of NARFE, assisted with organizing the Honey Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. and Auxiliary, an active member in the original Maryland Community Church, its Missionary Society and wouldn’t miss attending youth camp in the capacity of cook. She is survived by daughters, Millie Tucker, Carolyn Krockenberger and her husband Ed, and Susan Oard; grandchildren, Rich Tucker, Daren and Laura Krockenberger, Eric and Jennifer Krockenberger, and Shawn and Leslie Krockenberger; great-grandchildren, Katie, Megan, Kyle, Cari, Kristen, Hanna and Colin Krockenberger and Shae Orr, extended family Karen and Jeff LaChaga, and her dog Amy and special great-granddog Kalli, all of Terre Haute; and a sister, Mary Arthur and her family of Lake Charles, La. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Oard on Aug. 19, 1983 and a son in law, Charles W. Tucker on Jan. 25, 2005. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Fitzpatrick-Pearce Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Selvia officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and prior to services Thursday.³ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.³ She was born on April 26, 1917 at Dugger, Sullivan Co., Indiana.^4,3 As of October 24, 1938,her married name was Oard.¹ She married Richard Manford Oard, son of Fred Raymond Oard and Mayme Kincaid, on October 24, 1938 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,3 Bessie Virginia Valentine Houk died on June 9, 2007 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 90.^4,3

     Charles W. Tucker married Mildred "Millie" Oard, daughter of Richard Manford Oard and Bessie Virginia Valentine Houk.^1,2 Charles W. Tucker was born on May 19, 1938.³ He died on January 25, 2005 at age 66.^1,3

     Carolyn Joan Oard was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.² She was born on December 26, 1941 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^3,2 As of May 21, 1965,her married name was Krockenberger.² She married Ed Krockenberger on May 21, 1965.^1,2 Carolyn Joan Oard died on June 16, 2013 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 71.^3,2 She Carolyn Joan Krockenberger, 71, of Terre Haute, went to be with the Lord at 5:12 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Union Hospital. She was born Dec. 26, 1941, in Terre Haute, to Richard M. Oard and B. Virginia Valentine Oard. She was blessed with the culinary, crafting and sewing skills of her mother and the perfectionism and stubbornness of her dad. She graduated from Wiley High School in 1960, and Smart Appearance Beauty College in 1962. Following graduation, she worked as a beautician for more than 25 years in Alden’s Beauty Salon, several shops of her own, and was an instructor at Harrold’s Beauty Academy. On May 21, 1965, Carolyn married Edwin Krockenberger, and together they had and raised three sons who became the center of her life. In 1990 she became owner/operator of Carolyn’s House of Ceramics, where she and her husband manufactured and sold ceramics and supplies, as well as instructed classes for students of all ages. Carolyn was the current president of the Maryland Homemakers Extension Club and has been a member for many years. She also was a member of First Baptist Church and later Maryland Community Church, Maryland Missionary Society, Bunco Club, Canasta Club, and for years had been an active member of the Terre Haute Kennel Club, where she assisted with dog shows, obedience classes and served in the position of secretary. She also was past secretary for the Southern Indiana Racing Association. She enjoyed reading, flower gardening, cooking, baking, crocheting, sewing, NASCAR and Indianapolis Colts football. She loved Christmas, especially decorating her Christmas trees and giving the holiday cookies she baked. She had many entries in the Vigo County Fair for foods, sewing and ceramics. Most of all she enjoyed traveling and watching her three sons and grandchildren race both go-carts and sprint cars. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Charles “Chick” Tucker, sisters-in-law, Bonnie and Marge Krockenberger; and daughter-in-law, Jennifer Krockenberger. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ed; three sons, Daren (and Laura), Eric (and Karen), all of Terre Haute, and Shawn (and Leslie) of West Terre Haute; sisters Millie Tucker and Susan Oard; eight grandchildren, Katie, Kyle, Cari, Kristen, Hanna and Colin Krockenberger; Megan (and Tim) Meany, Shae Orr; great-grandchildren, Colton and Layla Kearschner, and Mackenzie Meany; brother-in-law, Don Krockenberger, sister-in-law, Karen LaChaga; nephews and niece, Rich Tucker, Jeff LaChaga, Adam, Jason, and Sarah Krockenberger; and most of all her beloved Doberman, Leah. Funeral services for Carolyn will be 10 a.m. Friday, in Central Christian Church, 4950 E. Wabash Ave., with the Rev. Phil Ewoldsen officiating. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Memories in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, in the church, and also one hour prior to services Friday in the church. The family kindly suggests that in lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to: Jennifer Krockenberger’s Autism Support Fund which can be mailed or dropped of at any First Financial Bank location, or with envelopes available in the church. All proceeds go to the Davis Park Elementary School special needs playground project. The family would like to give a special thank you to the Union Hospital nursing staff on 2 east C and 4 east C for their wonderful care. A special thank you to ICU and Dr. Gera, Dr. Dultz, and Dr. Lenardo. Fitzpatrick Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. on June 19, 2013.²

     Ralph Leo Sharps was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Riley, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁴ He married Helen G. Huff.⁴ Ralph Leo Sharps was born on February 16, 1908 at Indiana.^3,4 He died on August 29, 1966 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 58; The West Virginia Death Index has a death date of Sep 1, 1966.^3,4

     William Kenneth Sharps was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.² His Social Security Number was 307-03-8917.⁵ He married Hazel Matilda Koch.² William Kenneth Sharps was born on April 23, 1910 at Clay Co., Indiana.^2,5 He died on April 14, 1986 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 75.^2,5

     His Social Security Number was 310-03-5060.⁵ John M. Sharps was born on May 10, 1914 at Indiana.^1,5 He married Ruth Ella Reisinger on December 20, 1940 at Vigo Co., Indiana.⁶ John M. Sharps died in June, 1968 at age 54.⁵

     Hazel Matilda Koch was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ Her married name was Sharps.¹ She married William Kenneth Sharps, son of John T. Sharps Jr. and Mayme Gertrude Oard.¹ Hazel Matilda Koch was born on September 22, 1913 at Coal Bluff, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ She died on February 27, 1987 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 73.¹

     Helen G. Huff was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Riley, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ Her married name was Sharps.¹ She married Ralph Leo Sharps, son of John T. Sharps Jr. and Mayme Gertrude Oard.¹ Helen G. Huff was born on February 3, 1919.¹ She died on May 11, 1997 at age 78.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 315-07-9779.³ Ruth Ella Reisinger was born on December 29, 1917 at California.^3,2 As of December 20, 1940,her married name was Sharps.¹ She married John M. Sharps, son of John T. Sharps Jr. and Mayme Gertrude Oard, on December 20, 1940 at Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ Ruth Ella Reisinger died on January 17, 1995 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 77.^3,2