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     Her Social Security Number was 498-36-7669.³ Mary Ellen Smith was buried at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, Doe Run, St. Francois Co., Missouri.^2,4 She Mrs. Mary Ellen 'Smith' Abernathy passed away Friday morning, November 19, 2010, at the Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 80 years, 3 months & 5 days. Mary was born on August 14, 1930, in Farmington, and was the daughter of Leonard William Smith and Myrtle Ellen 'Cox' Smith. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Gervis C. "Jack" Abernathy (2001); 2 Sisters: Wanda L. Pipkin (2003); Norma Dorris Wichman Lewis (2002) and a Brother: Willard Eugene Smith (2002). Mary Ellen was a longtime faithful member of Delassus Baptist Church. Survivors Include : 3 Children - Pamela Jean Greenwood, of Cedar Hill, Texas; Gervis Lee "Jack" (& Jere Ann) Abernathy, of Elkridge, Maryland & James Cecil (& Melanie R.) Abernathy, of Columbia, Missouri. 1 Brother, Eddie Lowell (& June) Smith, of Delassus. 4 Grandchildren: Ouida Ellen (& Clayton Michael) Hammer, of Little Elm, Texas; Aaron James Abernathy, of Columbia, Missouri; Matthew Todd Abernathy, of Jefferson City, Missouri & Kimberly Hope Abernathy, of Elkridge, Maryland. 2 Step-Grandchildren: Michael James Childers & Marcus Kirkland Childers, both of Columbia, Missouri. Also surviving are numerous Nieces & Nephews. Visitation: Tuesday, 5-8 pm. Visitation resumes Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. Funeral : Wednesday, 1:00 p.m., Nov. 24, 2010
at : TAYLOR Funeral Service CHAPEL, with Rev. Charles Schrum officiating. Interment follows at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery.² She was born on August 14, 1930 at Farmington, St. Francois Co., Missouri.^2,4,3 As of April 11, 1953,her married name was Abernathy.⁴ She married Gervis C. "Jack" Abernathy, son of William Morton "Bill" Abernathy and Mary Alma Knight, on April 11, 1953.^1,2,4 Mary Ellen Smith died on November 19, 2010 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 80.^2,4,3

     Alonzo Arthur Knight was buried at Polk Cemetery, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.¹ He died on March 20, 1910 at Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri.¹ He was born on March 20, 1910 at Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 496-44-0840.² Blanche L. Palmer was born on January 30, 1904 at Missouri.² As of May 22, 1922,her married name was Knight.¹ She married Evert Lee Knight, son of Loren F. Knight and Martha Louisa Patterson, on May 22, 1922 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.¹ Blanche L. Palmer died on August 28, 1988 at Missouri at age 84.²

     Her Social Security Number was 492-20-4527.² Vivian Palestine Chapman was buried at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, Doe Run, St. Francois Co., Missouri.¹ She Vivian Palestine Abernathy, 86, of Farmington died August 12, 1996. She was born on December 18, 1909, at Monterey, MO., the daughter of the late John Wesley and Lucinda E. Wilson Chapman. She was also preceded in death by three husbands, Henry Clay Carr, Vernon Barton and Earl Abernathy. Before her retirement, Mrs. Abernathy had been employed by the Trimfoot Shoe Company of Farmington. She is survived by one son, Sanford Carr of Park Hills and by two daughters, Mynaun (Mts. Clyde) Brown of Farmington and Nelda (Mrs. Lester) Casteel of Cedar Hill, MO. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call at the Cozean Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 13. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 15, at 2 p.m. from Cozean Memorial Chapel with Rev. Homer Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Doe Run Memorial Cemetery.¹ Her married name was Abernathy.³ She married Earl Stanley Abernathy, son of William Morton "Bill" Abernathy and Mary Alma Knight.^3,1 Vivian Palestine Chapman was born on December 18, 1909 at Monterey, Reynolds Co., Missouri.^1,4,2 She died on August 12, 1996 at Farmington, St. Francois Co., Missouri, at age 86.^1,4,2

     Wilda June Gregory was buried at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, Doe Run, St. Francois Co., Missouri.^4,3 Her Social Security Number was 489-30-9204.⁵ Her married name was Abernathy.¹ She married Loren Virgil "Bill" Abernathy, son of William Morton "Bill" Abernathy and Mary Alma Knight.^1,3 Wilda June Gregory was born on August 24, 1928 at Flat River, St. Francois Co., Missouri.^4,5,2,3 She died on October 25, 1991 at St. Louis, Missouri, at age 63.^4,5,3 She June Abernathy, 63, of Doe Run, died Oct 25 at Barnes Hospital. She was born Aug. 24, 1928 in Rivermines. She was preceded in death by her father, Virgil Gregory, and one infant daughter. Mrs. Abernathy was a long-time resident of this area and a member of the First Baptist Church in Doe Run. Before retirement she was an employee of Trimfoot Shoe Factory. She is survived by her husband, Bill Abernathy; her mother, Virginia Martin Gregory Moffberger of Iron Mountain; one son, Toby Abernathy of Farmington; two brothers: Wyman Gregory of Doe Run and Robert Gregory of St Louis; two sisters: Lessie Crump of Iron Mountain and Doris Maxson of St. Louis; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may visit today after 6 p.m. at the Cozean Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Sunday 2 p.m. at the Cozean Chapel with Rev. Virgil Defreece and Dr. William Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Doe Run Memorial Cemetery. on October 27, 1991.³

     Infant Abernathy was buried at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, Doe Run, St. Francois Co., Missouri.³ She died on February 6, 1947 at St. Francois Co., Missouri.³ She was born on February 6, 1947 at St. Francois Co., Missouri.³

     His Social Security Number was 499-20-5762.¹ Jack Palmer Knight was born on July 14, 1929 at Ironton, Iron Co., Missouri.^1,9 He married Rebecca J. Byrd/Bird on October 27, 1949 at Arkansas.³ Jack Palmer Knight and Rebecca J. Byrd/Bird were divorced in October, 1970 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California.⁴ Jack Palmer Knight died on January 26, 1982 at age 52.^1,9

     His Social Security Number was 488-20-4511.⁸ Samuel Loren Knight was born on December 28, 1923 at Ironton, Iron Co., Missouri.^8,4,5 He married Georgia Louise Layton on September 2, 1945.⁵ Samuel Loren Knight married Faith Elaine Tinsley in December, 2001.^5,9 Samuel Loren Knight died on November 7, 2012 at Farmington, St. Francois Co., Missouri, at age 88.^8,5 He FARMINGTON — Samuel Loren Knight, son of Everett Lee and Blanche (Palmer) Knight was born in Ironton, Mo. December 28, 1923. He went home to be with the Lord November 7, 2012, in Farmington, Mo. at the age of 88 years, 11 months and 8 days. On September 2, 1945, Loren married Georgia Layton and to that union were added three daughters who survive their daddy: Lorna Knight of Gentry, Arkansas, Linnette (Mike) Harrison of Annapolis, Mo., and Paula (Dennis) Coats of Imperial, Mo. Georgia preceded Loren in death in January of 2001 after 56 years of marriage. In December 2001, Loren married Faith Lindsey who resides in Bismarck, Mo. Loren was also preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Norma Knight, two brothers, Jack and Arnold Knight, and grandson, Kenneth Harrison. Loren will be sadly missed by his daughters, six grandchildren: Tracy (Brian) StaIn of Farming, Matthew (Nicole) Mack of Bismarck, Jennifer (David) Johnson of Irondale, Julie (Chad) Hoffman of St. Louis, Michael D. (Lucinda) Harrison of Farmington, Doug Harrison of Ft. Myers, Fl., seven great grandchildren, and wife Faith of Bismarck, Mo. Also surviving Loren are brother Junior (Jean) Knight of Desoto, Mo., two sisters: Alma Jean (Bob) McLane of Bismarck and Hilda (Don) Hansen of St. Charles: his wife Faith and two step sons, Chuck (Leann) Lindsey of Bismarck and Paul Lindsey of Washington D.C. A machinist by occupation, Loren devoted his retirement years working in his church where he was deacon. He loved to garden, bake and was a skilled woodworker. Visitation will be Friday, November 9,5-8 p.m. at Shipman's Funeral Home in Bismarck. The Funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Bismarck, Mo. on Saturday, November 10, 11:00 am. Pastors Mike Harrison, Michael D. Harrison and Matt Scheckler will be officiating. on November 9, 2012.⁵

     Junior Evert Knight married Jean Unknown.^8,9 Junior Evert Knight was born on January 22, 1927 at Ironton, Iron Co., Missouri.^2,3 He married Lillian Mae Canter on March 26, 1949 at Arkansas.^3,4,5

     Alma Jean Knight was buried at Wildey Cemetery, Washington, Franklin Co., Missouri.⁷ She was born on November 6, 1936 at Bismarck, Iron Co., Missouri.⁶ As of October 2, 1954,her married name was McLane.⁴ She married Robert Earl "Bob" McLane Sr. on October 2, 1954 at Bismarck, St. Francois Co., Missouri.^3,4,5,6 Alma Jean Knight died on April 29, 2013 at Bismarck, Iron Co., Missouri, at age 76.⁶ She BISMARCK - Alma Jean (Knight) McLane, 76, passed away at her residence in Bismarck April 29, 2013. She was born November 6, 1936 in Bismarck. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evert and Blanche (Palmer) Knight; three brothers, Loren, Jack and Arnold; and one sister, Norma Lee. She is survived by her husband, of 58 years, Robert McLane Sr; children and spouses, Bobbi and Gary Inman of Roland, Ark. , Pam and David Frakes of Bismarck, Beth and Butch Eggers of Roland, Ark., Rob and Karen McLane of Bismarck; grandchildren, Annie Inman, Katherine Frakes, Rachael (Joe) Sears, Susan Barton, Allen Frakes, Chloe (Nathan) Mattox, Collin Eggers, Colton McLane, and Corey McLane; great grandchildren, Kiya, Abby, Jeremy, and Eden; one brother, Junior (Jean) Knight of De Soto, one sister, Hilda (Don) Hansen of St. Charles; many nieces, nephews, and other extended family. Jean was a long-time member of First Baptist Church, Bismarck. She had a passion for quilting and sewing - a gift she used to bless her family, friends, and anyone in need. on May 3, 2013.⁶

     Arnold Knight was born circa January, 1940 at St. Francois Co., Missouri.¹ He died on January 31, 1966 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.⁵ He Arnold Knight, 20 formerly of Bismarck and now of St. Louis, died yesterday evening while visiting in Chicago. Arrangements are incomplete, but will be under direction of White Funeral Service, Bismarck. on February 1, 1966.⁵

     Robert Earl "Bob" McLane Sr. was born on September 2, 1936 at Rosebud, Gasconade Co., Missouri.² He married Alma Jean Knight, daughter of Evert Lee Knight and Blanche L. Palmer, on October 2, 1954 at Bismarck, St. Francois Co., Missouri.^1,3,2,4 Robert Earl "Bob" McLane Sr. died on January 13, 2020 at Bismarck, St. Francois Co., Missouri, at age 83.² He BISMARCK -- Robert Earl McLane, Sr., 83, passed away at his residence in Bismarck January 13, 2020. He was born in Rosebud, Missouri, September 2, 1936. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Jean (Knight) McLane; his parents, Carl and Hilda (Pierson) McLane; and his brother, Laird. Bob is survived by three daughters, Bobbi (Mrs. Gary) Inman of Little Rock, Arkansas, Pam (Mrs. David) Frakes of Bismarck, and Beth (Mrs. Butch) Eggers of Roland, Arkansas; one son, Rob (Karen) McLane of Bismarck; one sister, Sue (Mrs. Nelson) Middleton; ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; many nieces, cousins, and friends. Bob was a member of First Baptist Church. He worked as a truck driver before his retirement. Bob requested that his body be donated to medical science. on January 14, 2020.²