Marvin Rainard Langston1,2,3,4

M, b. March 9, 1940, d. July 15, 2016
FatherGeorge Marion Langston1,2,4 b. February 28, 1916, d. November 19, 1994
MotherLaura May Stephens1,2,4 b. July 21, 1919, d. April 25, 2007
     Marvin Rainard Langston was born on March 9, 1940 at Huntington Co., Indiana.1,4 He married Elaine Kay Raichart on February 10, 1963 at Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.3 Marvin Rainard Langston died on July 15, 2016 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 76.4 He Marvin R. Langston, 76, of Huntington, passed away at 10:20 a.m., Friday, July 15, 2016, at his residence. Marvin was a lifetime farmer in Huntington County. He had worked at CNM Plating and then BF Goodrich for over 30 years, retiring in the late '90s. He was a 1958 graduate of Roanoke High School. He was U.S. Army Veteran, serving from 1963 to 1965. He was a member of the American Legion Post 160 of Roanoke, a member of the Indiana Rabbit Breeder Association for over 40 years, a 25-year member of the Indiana Mini Lop Club and a member of the Bippus Volunteer Fire Dept. for 20 years. Marvin collected toy tractors and liked fishing plus going to antique farming events. Marvin and his wife showed rabbits all over the Midwest. He also enjoyed, and rarely missed, going to his grandsons' beef shows. Marvin was born on March 9, 1940, in Huntington County, a son of George and Laura (Stephens) Langston. He was united in marriage to Elaine Raichart on Feb. 2, 1963, in Huntington. His wife survives. Additional survivors include – a son, Michael (Amy) Langston of Huntington, and two brothers, Marion (Grace) Langston and Paul (Sherry) Langston, both of Huntington. There are three surviving grandsons, Collin Langston, Rhitt Langston and Cole Langston. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ralph Langston. on July 20, 2016.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 61, District 35-17, Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana1

Family

Elaine Kay Raichart
Marriage*Marvin Rainard Langston married Elaine Kay Raichart on February 10, 1963 at Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.3 
Child
  • Michael J. Langston4,3

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the George M. Langston obituary in the Nov 21, 1994 edition.
  3. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  4. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Marvin R. Langston obituary in the Jul 20, 2016 edition.

Ralph Delbert Langston1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 21, 1942, d. April 18, 1997
FatherGeorge Marion Langston2,7,5 b. February 28, 1916, d. November 19, 1994
MotherLaura May Stephens2,7,5 b. July 21, 1919, d. April 25, 2007
     His Social Security Number was 310-46-3670.8 Ralph Delbert Langston was buried at Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.1,4,5,6 He was born on May 21, 1942 at Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.8,1,3,4,5 He married Susan Ann Fisher on March 22, 1965 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.3 Ralph Delbert Langston died on April 18, 1997 at New Haven, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 54.8,1,4,5,6 He Ralph D. Langston, 54, of New Haven died Friday at his home. The Roanoke native served in the Army and was employed by Uniroyal Goodrich for 33 years. He was also a member of United Rubber Workers Local 715. Surviving are his wife, Susan; daughters, Laurie A. Cashman of Harlan, Leslie A. Al-Awadi and Lou A. Haddad, both of Fort Wayne; brothers, Paul M. of Roanoke, Marion R. and Marvin R., both of Huntington; his grandfather, Herman Stephens of Warren; and six grandchildren. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. on April 19, 1997.6

Family

Susan Ann Fisher
Marriage*He married Susan Ann Fisher on March 22, 1965 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.3 
Children
  • Laurie A. Langston6,3
  • Leslie A. Langston6,3
  • Lou Ann Langston6,3

Citations

  1. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  2. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the George M. Langston obituary in the Nov 21, 1994 edition.
  3. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  4. [S8987] Covington Memorial Gardens, Allen Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Ralph D. Langston obituary in the Jul 20, 2016 edition.
  7. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Marvin R. Langston obituary in the Jul 20, 2016 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Leo Junior Stephens1,2

M, b. February 26, 1923
FatherLeo Stephens Sr.3,1,4,5,6 b. January 17, 1899, d. May 9, 1973
MotherCecil Jewel Mills3,1,4,5,6 b. October 24, 1898, d. April 22, 1973
     Leo Junior Stephens was born on February 26, 1923 at Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.4,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 15, District 12, Madison, Tipton Co., Indiana3
1940Dwelling 193, District 80-9, Jefferson, Tipton Co., Indiana1

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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  5. [S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Leo Stephens, Sr. obituary in the May 9, 1973 edition.
  6. [S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Cecil Stephens obituary in the Apr 23, 1973 edition.

Marjorie Ann Stephens1,2

F, b. November 15, 1926
FatherLeo Stephens Sr.3,1,2,4,5 b. January 17, 1899, d. May 9, 1973
MotherCecil Jewel Mills3,1,2,4,5 b. October 24, 1898, d. April 22, 1973
     Marjorie Ann Stephens was born on November 15, 1926 at Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 15, District 12, Madison, Tipton Co., Indiana3
1940Dwelling 193, District 80-9, Jefferson, Tipton Co., Indiana1

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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Leo Stephens, Sr. obituary in the May 9, 1973 edition.
  5. [S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Cecil Stephens obituary in the Apr 23, 1973 edition.

Betty D. Cowgill1,2,3,4

F, b. May 31, 1950, d. August 8, 2008
FatherOrla Charles "Jerry" Cowgill1,3,4 b. September 24, 1909, d. June 1, 1978
MotherBetty June Stephens1,3,4 b. October 7, 1921
     Betty D. Cowgill was buried at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Flora, Carroll Co., Indiana.3,5,4 Her Social Security Number was 315-56-6665.6 She was born on May 31, 1950 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.3,5,6,4 As of December 31, 1986,her married name was Foshee.2 She married Thomas E. "Tom" Foshee on December 31, 1986 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.2,3,7 Betty D. Cowgill died on August 8, 2008 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 58.3,5,6,4 She Betty D. (Cowgill) Foshee, 58, Kokomo, died at 11:47 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born May 31, 1950, in Kokomo, the daughter of Betty J. (Stephens) and Orla Charles "Jerry" Cowgill. On Dec. 31, 1986, in Kokomo, she married Thomas E. Foshee. He died March 13, 1990. Mrs. Foshee was a manager at the Speedway Gas Station in Kokomo. She was a homemaker, a member of Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer and also attended Crossroads Community Church. Betty enjoyed sewing and most of all spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Foshee is survived by one son and his wife, Steve and Jennifer Cowgill; her mother, Betty J. Cowgill; two grandchildren, Daniel and David Cowgill, all of Kokomo. Betty has two sisters and their husbands, Clar Adele and Lee Coy, Noblesville, and Barbara Ann and Otis Porter, Kokomo. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Foshee was preceded in death by her husband, father, and one sister, Sharon Fleissner. Mrs. Foshee funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ellers Mortuary, 3400 S. Webster St. Pastor William Allison and the Rev. Bill Barnett will officiate. Burial will follow in Maple Lawn Cemetery in Flora. on August 9, 2008.3

Family 1

Child
  • Steven Charles "Steve" Cowgill3

Family 2

Thomas E. "Tom" Foshee b. December 9, 1945, d. March 13, 1990
Marriage*She married Thomas E. "Tom" Foshee on December 31, 1986 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.2,3,7 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the O. Charles Cowgill obituary.
  2. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  3. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Betty D. Cowgill Foshee obituary in the Aug 9, 2008 edition.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S10198] Maple Lawn Cemetery, Carroll Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thomas E. Foshee obituary.

Thomas E. "Tom" Foshee1,2,3,4

M, b. December 9, 1945, d. March 13, 1990
     Thomas E. "Tom" Foshee Thomas E. Foshee, 44, of Flora, died March 13, 1990, in Lafayette Home Hospital. He was born Dec. 9, 1945, in Texas. On Dec. 31, 1986, he married Betty Cowgill of Kokomo and she survives. They have lived in Flora the past two years. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Foshee was in the Navy's Special Forces. He was formerly employed by Syndicate Sales in Kokomo and was currently employed by Evans Fertilizer, Rossville. Surviving with his wife are five sons including Steve Cowgill of Kokomo.4 He was buried at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Flora, Carroll Co., Indiana.3 He was born on December 9, 1945 at Texas.3,4 He married Betty D. Cowgill, daughter of Orla Charles "Jerry" Cowgill and Betty June Stephens, on December 31, 1986 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.1,2,4 Thomas E. "Tom" Foshee died on March 13, 1990 at Laffayette Township, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana, at age 44.2,3,4

Family

Betty D. Cowgill b. May 31, 1950, d. August 8, 2008
Marriage*He married Betty D. Cowgill, daughter of Orla Charles "Jerry" Cowgill and Betty June Stephens, on December 31, 1986 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.1,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  2. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Betty D. Cowgill Foshee obituary in the Aug 9, 2008 edition.
  3. [S10198] Maple Lawn Cemetery, Carroll Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thomas E. Foshee obituary.