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     Garis Edgar Penrose was buried at Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.^6,1,4 His Social Security Number was 317-18-8246.² He was born on August 14, 1923 at Nashville, Brown Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,4 He married Helen Thelma Chesser, daughter of William Edward "Ed" Chesser and Matilda "Minnie" Dinkins, on July 31, 1960.^1,4,5 Garis Edgar Penrose died on June 2, 1990 at Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, at age 66.^1,2,4 He Services were scheduled for this afternoon for Brown County native Garis E. Penrose. Mr. Penrose, 66, died Saturday, June 2, 1990, at his home in Columbus. The Reverend George Henderson is to conduct a funeral at 2 p.m. today in the Myers Funeral Service Reed and Jewell Chapel in Columbus. Military graveside services and burial will be in that city's Garland Brook Cemetery. Mr. Penrose was born August 14, 1923, in Brown County, to Sylvanus and Melissia Hatton Penrose. He married Thelma Helen Chesser July 30, 1961, and she died October 13, 1983. A World War II Navy veteran, Mr. Penrose was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Redman's Lodge. He worked for Cummins Engine Company for 25 years, retiring from the Engine Test Department in 1985. Survivors include a brother, William S. Penrose of Columbus; six sisters, Geneva Holder of Sebring, Florida, Jean Acton of Norman, Ida Hale of Cambridge City and Esther White, Dorothy Coffman and Linda Carmcr of Columbus; a stepdaughter, Barbara Woodson of Ohio; a step-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Four brothers Loyd L., A. Gerald, Lesley R. and Donald E. Penrose preceded him in death. on June 6, 1990.⁴

     Ralph Emerson Randall was buried at Vernon Cemetery, Vernon, Jennings Co., Indiana.^6,3 His Social Security Number was 308-14-8657.⁷ He and Helen Thelma Chesser were divorced.⁶ Ralph Emerson Randall was born on March 23, 1904 at Grant Co., Indiana.^6,7,4 He married Helen Thelma Chesser, daughter of William Edward "Ed" Chesser and Matilda "Minnie" Dinkins, circa 1928.^5,8,9,2 Ralph Emerson Randall died on August 9, 1957 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 53.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 310-28-4233.⁶ Ida Barbara Randall was buried at Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.^3,7 She and Wayne Edwin Lawdermilt were divorced.⁸ Ida Barbara Randall was born on May 27, 1931 at Vernon, Jennings Co., Indiana.^2,6,3 As of before 1950,her married name was Lawdermilt.⁵ She married Wayne Edwin Lawdermilt before 1950.⁵ As of August 18, 1950,her married name was Woodson.⁵ Ida Barbara Randall married Virgil Edward Woodson on August 18, 1950 at Indiana.^4,5,9,10,7 Ida Barbara Randall died on January 16, 2009 at Warner Robins, Houston Co., Georgia, at age 77.^3,6 She Ida Barbara (Randall) Woodson, 77, of Centerville, Ga., formerly of Columbus, Ind. entered eternal life on Friday morning, January 16, 2009 at the Houston Medical Center in Warner Robbins, Ga. Mrs. Woodson and her husband, Virgil moved to Centerville, Ga. from Columbus, Ind. in 2008. Mrs. Woodson was born in Jennings County, Ind. on May 27, 1931, the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Helen Chesser Randall. A homemaker, Mrs. Woodson enjoyed doing housework, cooking, watching old movies, and reading her Bible. She was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church in Columbus, Ind. The funeral service celebrating the life of Mrs. Woodson will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2009 at the Myers-Reed Chapel on 25th Street with the Pastor Larry Tingle officiating. Calling hours will be from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the funeral home. In keeping with Mrs. Woodson's request, the casket will be closed. Burial will be in the Garland Brook Cemetery in Columbus, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Autism Society of America or to the American Lung Association. Mrs. Woodson was married to Virgil E. Woodson in Columbus, Ind. on August 18, 1950 and after 58 years of marriage he preceded her in death on October 17, 2008. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Woodson-Setinsek of Warner Robbins, Ga; a son, Larry Lawdermilt of New Port Richey, Fla; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Along with her parents and husband, Mrs. Woodson was also preceded in death by a brother; William "Billy" Randall. on January 18, 2009.³

     William Harold Randall was buried at Vernon Cemetery, Vernon, Jennings Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on August 7, 1929 at Vernon, Jennings Co., Indiana.^2,4 He died on January 12, 1932 at Jennings Co., Indiana, at age 2.^3,4

     Virgil Edward Woodson was buried at Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.^3,4 He was born on March 17, 1927 at Pike Co., Missouri.^1,3,4 He married Ida Barbara Randall, daughter of Ralph Emerson Randall and Helen Thelma Chesser, on August 18, 1950 at Indiana.^5,1,6,7,4 Virgil Edward Woodson died on October 17, 2008 at Warner Robins, Houston Co., Georgia, at age 81.^2,3,4 He Virgil E. Woodson, 81, of Warner Robins, Ga., formerly of Columbus, entered eternal life at 7:30 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2008, at his home. Mr. Woodson was born in Pike County, Mo., March 17, 1927, the son of the late Floyd and Juanita Thompson Woodson. He married Barbara Randall Lawdermilt August 18, 1950. She survives. Surviving with his wife of 58 years are a daughter, Linda Woodson-Setinsek of Warner Robins, Ga; a stepson, Larry Lawdermilt of New Port Richey, Fla; four grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Mr. Woodson was a 1945 Columbus High School graduate. He was a former contract quality assurance specialist with the Defense Department in Columbus, Ohio, retiring in 1990 after 40 years of service as an employee of the federal government. Following his retirement, he and his wife moved to Warner Robins. He served in the U.S. Navy for a period of time during and after World War II. After receiving an honorable discharge, he became a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Sales and Service businessman in Columbus. Mr. Woodson was a longtime active member of Memorial Baptist Church in Columbus and formerly served as a trustee, usher and usher captain. He enjoyed playing golf and was a sports enthusiast, especially when it came to baseball and NASCAR. A funeral service and military rites were conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 19, 2008, at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Warner Robins. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Garland Brook Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Tingle, the Rev. Ken Tingley and Jim Payer officiating. on October 21, 2008.³

     Pearl May "Pearley" Runyan was buried at Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.² She was born on March 5, 1901 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^1,2 As of September 3, 1917,her married name was Stephenson.¹ She married Alvah A. Stephenson on September 3, 1917 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.^1,2 Pearl May "Pearley" Runyan died on January 16, 1919 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 17.²

     Alvah A. Stephenson was buried at Lewisville Cemetery, Lewisville, Henry Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 He was born on January 2, 1895 at Pendleton, Madison Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,4 He married Pearl May "Pearley" Runyan, daughter of William C. Runyan and Elizabeth Mae Dinkins, on September 3, 1917 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.^1,4 Alvah A. Stephenson died on July 10, 1960 at Lewisville, Henry Co., Indiana, at age 65.^2,3,4

     Clyde Thomas Davis was buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Avenue, Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois.⁵ He was born on March 20, 1885 at Kempton, Tipton Co., Indiana; His death record has a birth year of 1886.^2,3,4,5 He married Minnie Marie Runyan, daughter of William C. Runyan and Elizabeth Mae Dinkins, on January 29, 1910 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 Clyde Thomas Davis and Minnie Marie Runyan were divorced before 1930.¹ Clyde Thomas Davis died on March 18, 1935 at Starne, Sangamon Co., Illinois, at age 49.^5,6 He Clyde Davis, of Springfield, Ill., formerly of Elwood, died suddenly while shoveling shale at an abandoned mine at Sterne, northeast of Springfield. Death was due to heart trouble. He was working on an emergency federal relief project. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Frances Davis; four sons, Lester and Edward Lee Davis, both of Elwood; William and Norman Davis, both of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Della Marian, of Parkersburg, W. Va; one stepson, Kenneth Ford, of Springfield; two brothers, Jesse Davis, of Elwood, and Ralph Davis, of Rushville, and three sisters, Mrs. Dena Ewing and Elizabeth, both of Elwood, and Mrs. Altie Persley, of Mt. View, Mo. on April 2, 1935.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 304-18-8126.⁹ Norman Glen Davis was buried at Burnside Cemetery, Galena, Delaware Co., Ohio.⁵ He married Edith Unknown.¹⁰ Norman Glen Davis was born on March 4, 1920 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^3,9 He died on August 24, 1975 at Delaware Co., Ohio, at age 55.^9,4

     His Social Security Number was 315-05-5265.⁴ Lester Eugene Davis was buried at Vernon Cemetery, Vernon, Jennings Co., Indiana.^6,7 He was born on May 12, 1921 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^3,4,5,6,7 He married Florence Mildred Day on December 1, 1944 at North Vernon, Jennings Co., Indiana.^6,7 Lester Eugene Davis died on February 20, 1998 at North Vernon, Jennings Co., Indiana, at age 76.^4,6,7 He NORTH VERNON - Lester E. Davis, 76, of North Vernon died Friday, Feb. 20, 1998, at his home, following a lengthy illness, A resident of Jennings County since 1939, he formerly owned and operated Village Food Mart and Speed Queen Laundromat and Complex for many years. He also drove a school bus in Jennings County for 10 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge, Rolling Hills Shrine Club, the Murat Temple and Knights Temple of the Scottish Rite. He served in the Army 1st Armored Division in the European Campaign during World War II. Funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dan Barringer officiating. Richard Morin will be eulogist. Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Vance-Fisher-Sawyer Funeral Home. Burial will be at Vernon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund. Mr. Davis was born in Elwood, May 12, 1921, the son of Clyde and Minnie Runyan Davis. He married Florence Day Dec. 1, 1944, in North Vernon. She survives. Also surviving are sons, William Lee Davis of Bloomington and Ronald Lynn Davis of Jeffersonville; a daughter, Katherine Marie Morin of North Vernon; a brother, Edward L. Davis of Tampa, Fla; and grandchildren, Scott Davis of Bloomington, Lynn Davis of Jeffersonville and Eric and Adam Davis and Brad Morin, all of North Vernon. He was preceded in death by four brothers, one sister, and one sister, and one granddaughter, Carrie Ann Davis. on February 21, 1998.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 317-14-6960.⁴ Edward Lee Davis was born on March 26, 1926 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^4,5,10 He married Doris Faye Paschal on March 30, 1953 at Montgomery Co., Ohio.¹¹ Edward Lee Davis and Doris Faye Paschal were divorced in April, 1958 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.⁶ Edward Lee Davis died on January 16, 2006 at Alabama at age 79.^4,10

     Della Mae Davis was buried at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, 15 Bethel Road, Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her married name was Marion.⁴ She was born on September 24, 1917 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.² She married Francis Turl Marion circa 1933.^4,7,8 Della Mae Davis and Francis Turl Marion were divorced on July 22, 1969 at Washington Co., Ohio.⁷ Della Mae Davis died on August 4, 1970 at Wood Co., West Virginia, at age 52.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-03-5967.⁶ Francis Turl Marion was buried at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, 15 Bethel Road, Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 2, 1907 at Blackford Co., Indiana.^3,6 He married Della Mae Davis, daughter of Clyde Thomas Davis and Minnie Marie Runyan, circa 1933.^1,2,5 Francis Turl Marion and Della Mae Davis were divorced on July 22, 1969 at Washington Co., Ohio.² Francis Turl Marion died in July, 1976 at Wood Co., West Virginia, at age 68.⁶

     William C. Davis Sr. was buried at Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^2,3 He was born on October 24, 1910 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,4 He married Agatha Eady circa 1928.^7,3,5 William C. Davis Sr. married Ruth A. Paul on September 30, 1945 at Franklin Co., Ohio.⁴ William C. Davis Sr. died on March 25, 1964 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 53.^1,2,3 He ELWOOD - William C. Davis, 53, 409 W. 8th St., died Wednesday at the Irene Byrum Hospital in Fort Wayne, after an illness of three years. A native of Elwood, he was the son of Clyde and Minnie Davis. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Minnie Brotherton of Elwood; a daughter, Mrs. Verna Eubank of Tampa, Fla; a son, William Davis Jr. of Elwood; a sister, Mrs. Della Mae Marion of Parkersburg, W. Va; three brothers, Norman Davis of Westerville, Ohio, Lester Davis of North Vernon and Edward L. Davis of Tampa, Fla; and a half-brother, James Brotherton of Oklahoma. The body was removed to the Robert L. Jackley Funeral Home, where arrangements are being made. on March 26, 1964.¹

     His Social Security Number was 313-26-8664.⁷ William C. "Bill" Davis Jr. was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^4,5 He was born on June 21, 1930 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^3,5,7 He married Dorothy J. Miller on August 27, 1950.⁴ William C. "Bill" Davis Jr. died on April 4, 2011 at Alexandria, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 80.^4,5,7 He William "Bill" Davis Jr., 80, Elwood, died April 4, 2011 at Alexandria Care Center, following an extended illness. He was born June 21, 1930 to William E. Sr. and Agatha (Leavell) Davis, in Elwood. He married Dorothy (Miller) Davis Aug. 27, 1950. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U.S. Marines. He retired June 11, 1980 from Delco Remy. He was a ire member of the Elwood V.F.W. Post 5782, Frankton American Legion Post e27M778 m 469, and the UAW 662. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Davis of Elwood; daughter, Sharon E Davis of Atlanta; sister, Verna Jean Stewart of Anderson, and a nephew. His parents preceded him in death. The family requests private services. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park, Elwood. with Pastor Joshua Carney officiating. on April 5, 2011.⁴

     Her married name was Stewart.⁴ Her married name was Eubanks.¹ Verna Jean Davis and Harold J. Eubanks Jr. were divorced.⁵ Verna Jean Davis married Harold J. Eubanks Jr.^1,6,7 Verna Jean Davis married Unknown Stewart.^4,3 Verna Jean Davis was born on March 6, 1929 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^2,7,8 She died on January 29, 2013 at Madison Co., Indiana, at age 83.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 306-24-2403.⁴ Harold J. Eubanks Jr. was buried at Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Henry Co., Indiana.^3,5 He married Verna Jean Davis, daughter of William C. Davis Sr. and Agatha Eady.^1,2,6 Harold J. Eubanks Jr. and Verna Jean Davis were divorced.³ Harold J. Eubanks Jr. was born on March 27, 1929 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.^4,2,3 He died on October 25, 1994 at Eaton, Preble Co., Ohio, at age 65.^4,3,5 He NEW SMYRNA BEACH - Harold Eubanks, Jr., 65, died Octoboer 25, 1994 at his daughters residence in Eaton after an extended illness. He was born March 27, 1927, in Dayton, Ohio, and had lived in the Alexandria area most of his life. He retired in 1990 Irom Borg Warner in Muncie after 20 years of service. He was a member of the Alexandria Eagles Lodge 1771, the Friendship Baptist Church in Edgewater, Fla., and he liked to fish and play golf. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Imogene (Taylor) Eubanks; two sons, Michael Lee Eubanks of Anderson and Gregory Allan Eubanks of Chula Vista, Calif; two daughters, Nancy Jean Convey of Eaton and Deborah Ann Granger of Alexandria; a brother Robert Eubanks of Chula Vista, Calif; a sister, Barbara Cox of Anderson; 17 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Eubanks Sr. and Lillian (Ball) Eubanks; and a brother, Bill Eubanks. Services were conducted Friday at Mechanicsburg Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Singleton officiating. Burial followed at Mechanicsburg Cemetery. on November 2, 1994.⁵

     Ruth A. Paul was born on March 26, 1911 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.¹ As of September 30, 1945,her married name was Davis.¹ She married William C. Davis Sr., son of Clyde Thomas Davis and Minnie Marie Runyan, on September 30, 1945 at Franklin Co., Ohio.¹

     Agatha Eady was buried at Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^1,3,2 Her Social Security Number was 303-14-3741.⁴ She was born on January 11, 1911 at Summit City, Grand Traverse Co., Michigan.^1,4,3,2 As of circa 1928,her married name was Davis.⁵ She married William C. Davis Sr., son of Clyde Thomas Davis and Minnie Marie Runyan, circa 1928.^5,1,2 Agatha Eady died on September 8, 1984 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 73.^1,3,2 She Agatha Davis, 73, Alexandria Convalescent Center, died Saturday morning at Community Hospital after an extended illness. She was born Jan. 11, 1911, in Summit City, MI, the daughter of John and Carmen Lavelle Eady. She was married to William Davis Sr. who is deceased. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Carmen Yohe of Elwood; one son, William Davis Jr., Atlanta; one daughter, Mrs. Verna Stewart of Muncie; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Copher and Fesler Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Finley officiating. Burial will be at the Elwood City Cemetery. on September 10, 1984.²