Nancy A. Metcalf1,2

F, b. August 5, 1938, d. December 23, 2004
     Nancy A. Metcalf was buried at Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana.3,4 She Nancy A. Buckles, died in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Redmond, Ill., to Elwyn Metcalf, who preceded her in death, and Helen E. (Howerton) Metcalf. She lived in Swayzee with her husband, Jerry L. Buckles, for more than 40 years before moving to Marion. They were married Oct. 12, 1956. He survives. She graduated from Alexandria High School in 1956 and retired from the Marion Post Office after 24 years of service. She also was in charge of the Postal Credit Union and was a member of the Van Buren Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include, mother, Helen E. Cammack, Anderson; daughters, Cheryl Westcott, Gas City, Joy Ramsey, Marion, and Lisa (Darrin) Knotts, Utah; a son, Scott (Debbie) Buckles, Marion; grandchildren, Jessica, Stephanie, Jerry, Kelli, Brooke, Brad, Scott, Kelsey and Chavis; and a great-granddaughter, Aryssa. She was preceded in death by stepfather, Glenn Cammack; brother, William Metcalf; son, Mike Buckles; two infant sisters; and a grandson, Joshua Ramsey.2 Her Social Security Number was 313-36-6872.5 She was born on August 5, 1938 at Redmon, Edgar Co., Illinois.3,2,4,5 As of October 12, 1956,her married name was Buckles.1 She married Jerry Lee Buckles, son of Harry Francis George Buckles and Dersie Helen Carroll, on October 12, 1956.1,2,4 Nancy A. Metcalf died on December 23, 2004 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 66.1,3,2,4,5

Family

Jerry Lee Buckles b. February 5, 1937, d. December 8, 2015
Marriage*She married Jerry Lee Buckles, son of Harry Francis George Buckles and Dersie Helen Carroll, on October 12, 1956.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5213] Huntington County Tab, From the Jerry L. Buckles obituary in the Dec 10, 2015 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nancy A. Buckles obituary.
  3. [S1561] Unknown compiler, Thrailkill Cemetery, Grant Co., IN.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Michael G. "Mike" Buckles1,2

M, b. August 24, 1963, d. June 3, 1994
FatherJerry Lee Buckles1 b. February 5, 1937, d. December 8, 2015
MotherNancy A. Metcalf1 b. August 5, 1938, d. December 23, 2004
     Michael G. "Mike" Buckles was buried at Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana.2 He was born on August 24, 1963.2 He died on June 3, 1994 at age 30.2

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nancy A. Buckles obituary.
  2. [S1561] Unknown compiler, Thrailkill Cemetery, Grant Co., IN.

Melvin Luther Hughes1,2,3

M, b. September 24, 1908, d. October 29, 1988
     Melvin Luther Hughes was buried at Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence Co., Indiana.3,4 His Social Security Number was 305-10-1188.5 He was born on September 24, 1908 at Monon, White Co., Indiana.2,5,6,3,4 He married Bessie Elizabeth Buckles, daughter of Harry Franklin "Frank" Buckles and Jessie Cecile Mitchell, circa 1927.7 Melvin Luther Hughes and Bessie Elizabeth Buckles were divorced before May, 1948.3 Melvin Luther Hughes died on October 29, 1988 at Bedford, Lawrence Co., Indiana, at age 80.6,3,4 He Melvin L. Hughes, 80, Bedford, died at 12:27 p.m. Saturday at Bedford Medical Center. For about 45 years, Hughes had been office manager for Empire Life Insurance Co. and Commonwealth Insurance Co. in the Bedford, Paoli and Bloomington areas. He was a member of Southland Church of Christ, Bedford Elks Lodge, Lions Club, Bedford Masonic Lodge and the American Legion, and a veteran of World War II. Born Sept. 24, 1908, in Monon, he was the son of Burt and Ella Mae (Stiles) Hughes. Survivors include his wife, Catherine (Quackenbush), whom he married May 8, 1948; a son, Max Hughes of Vincennes; a sister, Viola Klinger of Lafayette; six grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. A daughter and two brothers are deceased. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Day and Carter Mortuary in Bedford, with entombment in Cresthaven Mausoleum in Bedford. Military rites will be conducted by members of the Gillem Post No. 33 of the American Legion. on October 31, 1988.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 511, District 52, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana7
1940Dwelling 343, District 48-5, Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana1

Occupation

1930Farm laborer7
1940Insurance salesman1

Family

Bessie Elizabeth Buckles b. February 28, 1910, d. January 9, 1983
Marriage*Melvin Luther Hughes married Bessie Elizabeth Buckles, daughter of Harry Franklin "Frank" Buckles and Jessie Cecile Mitchell, circa 1927.7 
Divorce* Melvin Luther Hughes and Bessie Elizabeth Buckles were divorced before May, 1948.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S7528] Vincennes Sun-Commercial, The, From the Melvin L. Hughes obituary in the Oct 31, 1988 edition.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Max Arthur Hughes1,2,3

M, b. September 29, 1932, d. April 12, 2009
FatherMelvin Luther Hughes1,4,2,3 b. September 24, 1908, d. October 29, 1988
MotherBessie Elizabeth Buckles1,2,3 b. February 28, 1910, d. January 9, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 313-26-2312.5 Max Arthur Hughes married Theresa Haala.6 Max Arthur Hughes was born on September 29, 1932 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.2,5 He died on April 12, 2009 at Vincennes, Knox Co., Indiana, at age 76.3,5,6 He Max A. Hughes, 76, Vincennes, died Sunday April 12, 2009, at his home. Surviving are his wife, the former Theresa Haala; two sons, Reed Hughes, Terre Haute, formerly of Jasper, and Eric Hughes, Vincennes; a daughter, Mrs. John (Reriee) Wagner, Angola; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. on April 14, 2009.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 343, District 48-5, Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana1

Family

Theresa Haala
Marriage*Max Arthur Hughes married Theresa Haala.6 
Children
  • Reed Hughes6
  • Eric Hughes6
  • Renee Louise Hughes7,6

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S7528] Vincennes Sun-Commercial, The, From the Melvin L. Hughes obituary in the Oct 31, 1988 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S9055] Herald, The, From the Max A. Hughes obituary in the Apr 14, 2009 edition.
  7. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Bettie Mae Hughes1,2,3

F, b. February 14, 1929, d. August 7, 1981
FatherMelvin Luther Hughes4,5,1,2 b. September 24, 1908, d. October 29, 1988
MotherBessie Elizabeth Buckles4,5,1,2 b. February 28, 1910, d. January 9, 1983
     Her Social Security Number was 317-26-9302.1 Bettie Mae Hughes was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Vincennes, Knox Co., Indiana.2,6 Her married name was Davis.2 She married John Richard Davis.2,3 Bettie Mae Hughes was born on February 14, 1929 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.1,2,6 She died on August 7, 1981 at Vincennes, Knox Co., Indiana, at age 52.1,2,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 511, District 52, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana4
1940Dwelling 343, District 48-5, Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana5

Family

John Richard Davis b. February 18, 1925, d. December 11, 1989
Marriage*Bettie Mae Hughes married John Richard Davis.2,3 
Children
  • Teresa Davis3
  • Dierk Davis3
  • Doug Davis3

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S7528] Vincennes Sun-Commercial, The, From the John R. Davis obituary in the Dec 10, 1989 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9054] Mount Calvary Cemetery, Knox Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.