John Richard Davis1,2,3,4

M, b. February 18, 1925, d. December 11, 1989
     His Social Security Number was 317-14-5620.3 John Richard Davis was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Vincennes, Knox Co., Indiana.2,1,4 He married Bettie Mae Hughes, daughter of Melvin Luther Hughes and Bessie Elizabeth Buckles.1,4 John Richard Davis was born on February 18, 1925 at Vincennes, Knox Co., Indiana.2,1,3,4 He John R. "Dixie" Davis, 64, 1709 McDowell Road, died Saturday moming at his home. A retired district sales manager for Century Laboratories, he was former owner of Dixie TV Mart and a justice of the peace. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Elks Lodge and Harmony Society, and was a past president of the Vincennes Optimist Club. A graduate of the Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet School, he was a captain in World War II. He was born Feb. 18, 1925, in Vincennes, the son of Richard H. and Ellen M. (Clifton) Davis. Surviving are his mother of Vincennes; a daughter, Teresa LaFromboise of San Carlos, Calif; two sons, Dierk of Terre Haute and Doug of Cincinnati; four sisters, Connie Gognat, Naomi Zwolinski, Anita Wolfe and Sondra Sievers, all of Vincennes; two brothers, Lyle Davis of Martinsville and Ron Davis of Vincennes; and, four grandchildren. His wife, Bettie M. (Hughes) Davis, is deceased. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Church by the Rev. James Blessinger. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. on December 10, 1989.4 He died on December 11, 1989 at Vincennes, Knox Co., Indiana, at age 64.2,1,3

Family

Bettie Mae Hughes b. February 14, 1929, d. August 7, 1981
Marriage*He married Bettie Mae Hughes, daughter of Melvin Luther Hughes and Bessie Elizabeth Buckles.1,4 
Children
  • Teresa Davis4
  • Dierk Davis4
  • Doug Davis4

Citations

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

Daniel Cecil McNeal1,2,3

M, b. November 1, 1935, d. January 3, 2012
FatherHenry D. McNeal4 b. December 29, 1906, d. April 25, 1997
MotherJeneve May Buckles4 b. July 2, 1912, d. August 17, 1973
     Daniel Cecil McNeal was buried at Spokane Memorial Gardens, 5909 South Cheney-Spokane Road, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.5,2 He was born on November 1, 1935 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.5,2 He married Gail Sharon Zehm on August 20, 1955 at Spokane Co., Washington.1 Daniel Cecil McNeal died on January 3, 2012 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 76.5,2,3 He McNEAL, Daniel C., (Age 76) - Went to be with the Lord Jesus on January 3, 2012. Dan was born in Anderson, Indiana on November 1, 1935. He moved to Spokane in 1953. Dan worked as an installer for Western Electric (currently Century Link) for 26 years, before retiring. He stayed active as a golf enthusiast and enjoyed youth sports. After a paralyzing accident in 1981, Dan remained busy developing his Chattaroy property. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Gail; son, Daniel; daughters, Johanna Gallegos and Carla Dorscher; seven grandchildren; two great-grand- children; numerous nieces and nephews. Daniel was a caring and loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be greatly missed. Donations may be made in Dan's name to the or to the The Spinal Cord Society. A "Celebration of Life" will begin at 10:00AM Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the funeral home followed by interment at Spokane Memorial Gardens. on January 6, 2012.5

Family

Gail Sharon Zehm
Marriage*He married Gail Sharon Zehm on August 20, 1955 at Spokane Co., Washington.1 
Children
  • Daniel McNeal5
  • Johanna McNeal5
  • Carla McNeal5

Citations

  1. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  2. [S9057] Spokane Memorial Gardens, Spokane Co., WA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  4. [S9058] Gail Dorscher Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/65683023/person/36148169763/facts
  5. [S1833] Spokesman-Review, The, From the Daniel C. McNeal obituary in the Jan 6, 2012 edition.

Dorothy Mae Albee1,2

F, b. May 4, 1921, d. October 1, 1997
     Her Social Security Number was 534-12-4706.2 Dorothy Mae Albee was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Packwood, Lewis Co., Washington.3 She was born on May 4, 1921 at Granite Falls, Lewis Co., Washington.1,3,2 As of October, 1940,her married name was Buckles.1 She married Robert Carl Buckles, son of Harry Franklin "Frank" Buckles and Jessie Cecile Mitchell, in October, 1940 at Snohomish Co., Washington.1 Dorothy Mae Albee died on October 1, 1997 at Lewis Co., Washington, at age 76.3,4,2

Family

Robert Carl Buckles b. January 12, 1917, d. May 16, 1989
Marriage*She married Robert Carl Buckles, son of Harry Franklin "Frank" Buckles and Jessie Cecile Mitchell, in October, 1940 at Snohomish Co., Washington.1 

Citations

  1. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S9059] Evergreen Cemetery, Lewis Co., WA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.

Connie J. Wilson1

F, b. circa 1941, d. April 30, 2007
     Connie J. Wilson Connie Jean (Wilson) Buckles, 65, passed peacefully on the evening of April 30, 2007, after a heroic battle with cancer. She was a lifelong resident of Anderson and was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence H. Wilson and Margaret G. (Lawson) Wilson of Anderson. Connie is survived by her husband of 27 years, Donald Buckles; their four children, Jennifer R. Ohayon, Ph.D. and Jane A. Pinaire, Ph.D., both of McCordsville, Karen (Buckles) Arndt of Fremont, and Donald J. Buckles of Asheboro, N.C; and their six grandchildren, Binyamin Ohayon, Carrie Arndt, Andrew Arndt, Kevin Arndt, Markus Buckles and Lucas Buckles. Connie graduated from Anderson High School in 1958 and from Holy Cross (Notre Dame) Nursing School in 1961. For 30 years, she served not only as a nurse, but also as a comforting confidant, to the employees of the Guide Lamp division of General Motors. She retired in 1996. During her retirement years, Connie practiced her music, enjoyed floral arranging and various crafts, and raised champion English bulldogs. Connie touched the lives of many by her faith in God, her laughter and her unfailing generosity. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Smith officiating. Entombment will be in East Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family members would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff of the Continuing Care unit of Saint John's Medical Center. Their many acts of kindness to both Connie and the family will never be forgotten.1 She was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.2,1 She was born circa 1941 at Indiana.3 As of January 25, 1980,her married name was Buckles.3 She married Donald "Don" Buckles, son of Harry Franklin "Frank" Buckles and Jessie Cecile Mitchell, on January 25, 1980 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.3,4 Connie J. Wilson died on April 30, 2007 at Indiana.1

Family

Donald "Don" Buckles b. January 12, 1932, d. November 20, 2013
Marriage*She married Donald "Don" Buckles, son of Harry Franklin "Frank" Buckles and Jessie Cecile Mitchell, on January 25, 1980 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S9060] Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home, online stpierrefamilyfuneral.com/location/brown-butz-diedring, From the Connie Jean Wilson Buckles obituary.
  2. [S4830] Maplewood Cemetery, Madison Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  4. [S9060] Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home, online stpierrefamilyfuneral.com/location/brown-butz-diedring, From the Donald Buckles obituary.

Janet Mae Lauber1

F, b. July 21, 1935, d. January 20, 1979
     Janet Mae Lauber was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.2 Her Social Security Number was 310-32-8796.3 Her married name was Buckles.4 She married Donald "Don" Buckles, son of Harry Franklin "Frank" Buckles and Jessie Cecile Mitchell.4 Janet Mae Lauber was born on July 21, 1935 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.3,1,2 She died on January 20, 1979 at age 43.3,2

Family

Donald "Don" Buckles b. January 12, 1932, d. November 20, 2013
Marriage*She married Donald "Don" Buckles, son of Harry Franklin "Frank" Buckles and Jessie Cecile Mitchell.4 
Children
  • Donald J. Buckles4
  • Jane A. Buckles4
  • Karen Buckles4

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S4830] Maplewood Cemetery, Madison Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S9060] Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home, online stpierrefamilyfuneral.com/location/brown-butz-diedring, From the Donald Buckles obituary.

Minnie Anna Creamer1,2

F, b. September 29, 1893, d. July 10, 1986
     Minnie Anna Creamer was buried at Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.2,3 She was born on September 29, 1893 at Indiana.1,2,3 As of November 29, 1913,her married name was Mitchell.1 She married James Allen Mitchell, son of John Francis Mitchell and Rebecca Reeder, on November 29, 1913 at Madison Co., Indiana.1 Minnie Anna Creamer and an unknown person were divorced before 1929.4 She died on July 10, 1986 at Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, at age 92.2,3

Family

James Allen Mitchell b. April 5, 1894, d. February 8, 1971
Marriage*She married James Allen Mitchell, son of John Francis Mitchell and Rebecca Reeder, on November 29, 1913 at Madison Co., Indiana.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S9061] Garland Brook Cemetery, Bartholomew Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the Hilda Belle Mitchell obituary in the Aug 4, 1938 edition.
  5. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  6. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Vera Lucille VanHorn1,2,3,4

F, b. March 9, 1916, d. October 30, 1994
     Her Social Security Number was 306-14-3724.2 Vera Lucille VanHorn was buried at Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.3,4,5 She was born on March 9, 1916 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.1,2,3,4,5 As of 1932,her married name was Mitchell.3 She married Edward Allen "Ed" Mitchell Sr., son of James Allen Mitchell and Minnie Anna Creamer, in 1932.3,6 Vera Lucille VanHorn died on October 30, 1994 at Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, at age 78.2,3,4,5 She NORTH VERNON - Funeral for Vera L. Mitchell, 78, of Butlerville will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pickett Funeral Home, with Ray Clark officiating. Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery in Columbus. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Mrs. Mitchell died at 9:23 a.m. Sunday, Oct 30, 1994, at Columbus Regional Hospital She was a homemaker and a member of Parkside Baptist Church in Columbus. Born March 9, 1916, she was the daughter of Dewey and Katherine Beeman VanHorn. She married Edward Mitchell in 1932. He preceded her in death in 1987. Survivors include a son, Edward Mitchell Jr. of Brown County; daughters, Barbara Riddle of Butlerville and Hilda L. Boswell of Columbus; a sister, Betty Sirignano of Long Beach, Calif; seven grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Roberta M. Stillabower; and a brother, Dewey VanHorn Jr. on November 1, 1994.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 251, District 48-64, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana7

Family

Edward Allen "Ed" Mitchell Sr. b. September 21, 1914, d. February 4, 1987
Marriage*Vera Lucille VanHorn married Edward Allen "Ed" Mitchell Sr., son of James Allen Mitchell and Minnie Anna Creamer, in 1932.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S9062] Republic, The, From the Vera L. Mitchell obituary in the Nov 1, 1994 edition.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S9061] Garland Brook Cemetery, Bartholomew Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9062] Republic, The, From the Roberta M. Stillabower obituary in the Apr 27, 1994 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  9. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  10. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Roberta Marie Mitchell1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. May 9, 1932, d. April 23, 1994
FatherEdward Allen "Ed" Mitchell Sr.1,2,7,4,5,6 b. September 21, 1914, d. February 4, 1987
MotherVera Lucille VanHorn1,2,7,4,5,6 b. March 9, 1916, d. October 30, 1994
     Roberta Marie Mitchell was buried at Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.7,4 Her Social Security Number was 313-28-7337.8 She was born on May 9, 1932 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.7,4,5,8,6 As of May 26, 1951,her married name was Stillabower.7 She married Ralph O'Neal Stillabower on May 26, 1951 at Indiana.7,3,6 Roberta Marie Mitchell died on April 23, 1994 at Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, at age 61.7,4,8 She Funeral for Roberta M. Stillabower, 61, of Eighth Street will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Barkes, Inlow and Weaver Funeral Home on Washington Street, with the Rev. George Henderson officiating. Calling will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from noon until service time Thursday. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery. Mrs. Stillabower died Saturday April 23, 1994, at her home. She was a former clerk at Northside Drugs. She was born in Elwood May 9, 1932, the daughter of Verna VanHorn Mitchell of Commiskey and the late Edward Mitchell. She married Ralph O. Stillabower May 26, 1951. He died July 6, 1984. Also surviving are sons, Ralph Stillabower Jr. of Elizabethtown and Rick A. Stillabower of Columbus; a brother, Edward Mitchell Jr. of Brown County; sisters, Lucille Boswell of Columbus and Barbara Riddle of Commiskey; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. on April 27, 1994.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 251, District 48-64, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana1

Family

Ralph O'Neal Stillabower b. March 26, 1929, d. July 6, 1984
Marriage*Roberta Marie Mitchell married Ralph O'Neal Stillabower on May 26, 1951 at Indiana.7,3,6 
Children
  • Rick A. Stillabower7,3
  • Ralph O'Neal Stillabower Jr.7,3,9

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9062] Republic, The, From the Vera L. Mitchell obituary in the Nov 1, 1994 edition.
  3. [S9063] Columbus Herald, From the Ralph O. Stillabower obituary in the Jul 13, 1984 edition.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  6. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  7. [S9062] Republic, The, From the Roberta M. Stillabower obituary in the Apr 27, 1994 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Hilda Lucille Mitchell1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 1, 1938, d. April 15, 2008
FatherEdward Allen "Ed" Mitchell Sr.1,2,3,5 b. September 21, 1914, d. February 4, 1987
MotherVera Lucille VanHorn1,2,3,5 b. March 9, 1916, d. October 30, 1994
     Hilda Lucille Mitchell was buried at Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.6,7,5 Her Social Security Number was 309-50-2832.8 She was born on May 1, 1938 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.7,8,5 As of September 16, 1976,her married name was Boswell.4 She married Henry Leroy Boswell on September 16, 1976.6,4 Hilda Lucille Mitchell died on April 15, 2008 at Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, at age 69.6,7,8,5 She Hilda L. Boswell, 69, of Columbus died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at Columbus Regional Hospital emergency room. The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street with the Rev. William E. Bailey officiating. Calling will be from 9 a.m. until service time Friday. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice of charities. Mrs. Boswell was the sister of Edward Mitchell Jr., Roberta Stillabower and Barbara Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry L. Boswell. on April 24, 2008.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 251, District 48-64, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana1

Family

Henry Leroy Boswell b. March 3, 1929, d. September 11, 2002
Marriage*Hilda Lucille Mitchell married Henry Leroy Boswell on September 16, 1976.6,4 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9062] Republic, The, From the Vera L. Mitchell obituary in the Nov 1, 1994 edition.
  3. [S9062] Republic, The, From the Roberta M. Stillabower obituary in the Apr 27, 1994 edition.
  4. [S9062] Republic, The, From the Henry L. Boswell obituary in the Sep 13, 2002 edition.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S9062] Republic, The, From the Hilda L. Boswell obituary in the Apr 24, 2008 edition.
  7. [S9061] Garland Brook Cemetery, Bartholomew Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.