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     Jimmy Wayne Evans was buried at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 235-96-0890.⁸ He was born on November 19, 1964 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,8,9,5 He married Robin Unknown on October 2, 1983.¹⁰ Jimmy Wayne Evans and Robin Unknown were divorced on August 29, 1986 at Johnston Co., North Carolina.¹⁰ Jimmy Wayne Evans died on December 18, 1996 at Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina, at age 32.^3,4,9,8

     Edna Eileen Orr was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.³ Her Social Security Number was 306-72-1617.⁴ She was born on November 5, 1903 at Kempton, Tipton Co., Indiana.^1,4 As of November 29, 1933,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Samuel Paul Smith, son of Samuel Jasper Smith and Cora Curry, on November 29, 1933 at Indiana.^1,2 Edna Eileen Orr died on November 29, 1985 at age 82.^4,3

     Paul Eugene Smith was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.^4,5 He was born on December 14, 1935 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^3,4 He married Sonjia Lee Huffer on June 24, 1956.^4,7,8 Paul Eugene Smith married Wilda J. "Sally" Carter on October 2, 1999 at Nevada, Tipton Co., Indiana.^4,6 Paul Eugene Smith died on December 23, 2019 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 84.⁴ He Paul E. “Smitty” Smith, 84, Kokomo, passed away at 7:35 pm Tuesday, December 23, 2019, at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo. He was born December 14, 1935, in Marion County, Indiana, the son of the late Samuel Paul & Eileen (Orr) Smith. On June 24, 1956, he married Sonjia Huffer who preceded him in death on February 13, 1998. He married Wilda “Sally” Carter Fenn on October 2, 1999, and she survives. Paul was a graduate of Sharpsville High School. He spent most of his life a farmer and also worked as a truck driver. Paul enjoyed playing golf, showing cattle, shooting trap, and liked watching his grandson play sports. Along with his wife Sally, Paul is survived by his son, Randy (Debbie) Smith; step-children, Jack (Patty) Fenn, and Jill (Marvin) Wittkamper; grandchildren, Brandon (Kelli) Smith, and Cody (Taylor) Smith, along with a host of step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; great-grandson, Brantley Smith, and a great-grandson due in June; and sister-in-law, Debbie (Mike) Harrison. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; and first wife, Sonjia. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Stout & Son Funeral Home, Sharpsville Chapel, 204 N. Church Street, Sharpsville, with Pastor Chris Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. on December 27, 2019.⁴

     Sonjia Lee Huffer was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.^5,2,4 Her Social Security Number was 313-36-5109.⁶ She was born on August 10, 1938 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 As of June 24, 1956,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Paul Eugene Smith, son of Samuel Paul Smith and Edna Eileen Orr, on June 24, 1956.^1,2,4 Sonjia Lee Huffer died on February 13, 1998 at Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 59.^1,2,6,4 She Sonjia L. Smith, 59, 1749 N. U.S. 31, Tipton, died at 3:45 a.m. Friday at Tipton County Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 10, 1938, in Kokomo, she was the daughter of Ralph and Polly Calhoun Huffer. She was married June 24, 1956, to Eugene Smith. He survives. She had owned and operated Sonjias Ceramic Shop in Kokomo and was a member of the Phi Beta Psi Sorority and the Morning Star House of the Lord in Kokomo. Others surviving are one son, Randy Eugene Smith of Tipton; two brothers, James Huffer of Windfall and Robert Huffer of Sharpsville; one sister, Debbie Harrison of Kokomo; and two grandsons. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with the Rev. W. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Tipton Fairview Cemtery. on February 14, 1998.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 482-15-0874.⁴ Jesse Scott Boehm was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Adel, Dallas Co., Iowa.^2,3 He was born on July 27, 1988 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.^4,3,2 He died on November 22, 2008 at Adel, Dallas Co., Iowa, at age 20.^4,2,3 He Jesse Boehm, 20, of Adel died at his home Saturday, Nov. 22. Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School auditorium. Burial followed at Oakdale Cemetery. A visitation was held in the auditorium Tuesday, Nov. 25, followed by an evening prayer service. Jesse was born in Ottumwa and lived in Sigourney before moving to Adel in 1992. He graduated in 2007 from A-D-M and was the class president. He worked construction for A.J. Allen. He had many loves, including; Da Bears, Hawkeyes, comedy, music, movies, and his greatest love, his friends and family. Jesse had a special sense of humor and wit. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Earl Smithart, and his grandmother, Lena Boehm. Survivors include his mother, Terri Jo Stiles; father, Samuel Boehm; brother, Graham Boehm all of Adel; grandfather, Harold Boehm of Waukee; grandmother, Sarah Smithart of Sigourney. on December 4, 2008.²

     Elmer H. Buss was buried at High Point Cemetery, Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma.³ He T/Sgt. Elmer H. Buss, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Buss of Buffalo, is Harper County's latest announced war casualty. He was killed September 21 over Hungary while accompanying a bomber crew and acting as tail gunner. His death came on one of the first missions against the enemy following his embarkation from the United States in August. An advanced from corporal to sergeant was credited to him during the short span of service at an Italian base. He had been in uniform nearly two years.⁴ He was born on November 30, 1918 at Oklahoma.^1,3 He died on September 21, 1944 at Hungary at age 25.^3,4

     Albert Leroy Buss was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma.³ His Social Security Number was 440-22-4340.⁶ He was born on April 5, 1922 at Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma.^3,6,7 He married Macy Dell Jackson on October 18, 1941 at Woodward, Woodward Co., Oklahoma.^4,5 Albert Leroy Buss died on December 27, 1990 at age 68.^3,4,6

     Wilma Louise "Jane" Buss was born on August 24, 1924 at Oklahoma.^1,6 As of December 21, 1943,her married name was Jackson.⁵ She married Robert Andrew Jackson on December 21, 1943 at Laverne, Harper Co., Oklahoma.^5,6,7

     Betty Ann Buss Betty Ann (Buss) Brown was born to Lela Mae (Snider) and Elza "Jim" Buss November 17, 1928 at their home in Doby Springs, Oklahoma. Betty lived through some extraordinarily difficult times including the Great Depression, the Dirty Thirties and of course World War II. However, she was able to attend school through the eighth grade until she began waiting tables at several different cafes in Buffalo. At the end of the war Betty found her lifelong love and was united in marriage to Harry Brown on March 22, 1947. This union was blessed with two sons, Terry Edward in 1951 and Gary Jim in 1953. Betty and Harry made their home in May, Oklahoma where Harry operated the coop elevator and Betty worked as a nursing assistant at Newman Memorial Hospital in Shattuck, Oklahoma. Betty lost Harry to heart disease on July 10, 1984. She then returned to work in Buffalo at the Harper County Community Hospital. She continued to work there until her home in May burned to the ground. At that point in time, Betty moved to her new home in Laverne where she lived until she was no longer able to care for herself. Betty then made her home in the Grace Living Center at Buffalo where she could be close to family and friends. She remained there until her passing on November 13, 2016. Betty was preceded in death by Harry, her parents Jim and Lela Buss, and four siblings Elmer, Bill, Margie and Jimmy. She leaves behind a sister Jane Jackson and a brother Curt Buss. She also leaves her children Terry and wife Linda and Gary and wife Keneta; four grandchildren Chance and wife Kelly, Heather Stephens, Brad and wife Alishia and Kory and wife Sue; nine great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.³ She was buried at High Point Cemetery, Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma.⁵ She was born on November 17, 1928 at Dolby, Harper Co., Oklahoma.³ As of March 22, 1947,her married name was Brown.³ She married Harry Edward Brown on March 22, 1947.³ Betty Ann Buss died on November 13, 2016 at Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma, at age 87.

     Curtis Max Buss Curtis Max Buss was born March 6, 1934 to Elza and Lela (Snider) Buss in his home in Doby Springs. Curtis went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 19, 2017 at the Buffalo Hospital. He grew up in the Buffalo area. He met Lois McHanney. They were married December 13, 1957. With that union he was blessed with 5 children. After Lois and Curt divorced, Curt was blessed with another daughter. Curt then met Mary Lloyd, they were married February 22, 1972. To this union Mary brought 6 daughters. After 31 years of marriage, Mary Buss went to meet her Lord and Savior on February 8, 2003. On April 3, 2004 Curt married Joyce Batman and to this union Joyce brought 5 children. After 9 years of marriage Joyce Buss went to meet her Lord and Savior. Curt always worked hard to support his family. Working with concrete, in the oil field, and moving houses. He worked for Harper County District 3 for 12 years as a grater and dozer operator and truck driver. True to his roots, Curt enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting. His greatest joy was watching his grandchildren play. Curt was preceded in death by his parents Elza and Lela Buss. Siblings Elmer Buss, Bill Buss, Marjorie Buss, Betty Brown, Jimmy Buss. One daughter, Jaylene Dupre, and three son in laws, Jerry Riley, John Shifflett and Mickey Piel. Grandchildren Shannan and Ronnie Kraus, Amanda Rogers, Brandi Brantley. Two great grandchildren, Vauhn Austin and Johnathon Dion. Two wives, Mary Buss and Joyce Batman. Curt is survived by his children Kelle and Robert Robinson, Kathe Piel and Mike Reed, Tamme Buss and Pete Clark, Vickie and Billy Henry, K.R. Buss and Rhonda Kornele, Catherine and Bill Cassell, Connie Helmuth, Terri and Chris Stinson, Cathy Lloyd, Tommie and Mike Mclain, Scott and Joe Batman, Sherlyn Batman, Shelby and D’Londa Batman, Sondra and Fred Bunkley, Sammy and Michelle Batman. One sister, Jane Jackson. Numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many more. Curt has blessed the lives of so many, loved by all. He will truly be missed. Funeral Service Thursday February 23, 2017 2:00 PM First Baptist Church Buffalo, OK. Interment following funeral service Thursday February 23, 2017 High Point Cemetery Buffalo, Oklahoma.² He was buried at High Point Cemetery, Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma.² He and Lois McHanney were divorced.² Curtis Max Buss was born on March 6, 1934 at Dolby, Harper Co., Oklahoma.² He married Lois McHanney on December 13, 1957.² Curtis Max Buss married Mary Loraine Harris on February 22, 1972.² Curtis Max Buss married Vera Joyce Mobley on April 3, 2004.^2,4 Curtis Max Buss died on February 19, 2017 at Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma, at age 82.²

     Jimmie Junior Buss was buried at High Point Cemetery, Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma.⁵ His Social Security Number was 445-40-8222.⁴ He was born on March 11, 1938 at Harper Co., Oklahoma.^4,5 He died on May 30, 2003 at Oklahoma at age 65.^4,6,5

     Macy Dell Jackson Buffalo - The funeral for Macy Dell Buss, 80, will be 10 a.m. Friday at Buffalo First Baptist church. The Rev. Bruce Colbert will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, southeast of Buffalo. Arrangements are by Myatt Funeral Home. The casket will be open at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. She was born February 16, 1920, on the family farm south of Buffalo to Andrew and Hattie Mayfield Jackson and died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at Buffalo. She married Allen L. Hiltachk in September 1937. He died August 28, 1940. In October 1941 she married Albert L. Buss at Woodward. He died December 27, 1990. She was in maintenance for the hospital and nursing home in Buffalo and was a member of Buffalo First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school. Surviving are two sons, Robert Hiltachk of Trail, Ore., and Billy Buss of Buffalo; one brother, Robert Jackson of Buffalo; one sister, Helen Downey of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, two brothers and two stepsisters.² She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 440-32-0633.⁴ She was born on February 16, 1920 at Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma.^3,1,2 As of October 18, 1941,her married name was Buss.⁵ She married Albert Leroy Buss, son of Elza "Jim" Buss and Lela Mae Snider, on October 18, 1941 at Woodward, Woodward Co., Oklahoma.^2,5 Macy Dell Jackson died on April 26, 2000 at Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma, at age 80.^3,1,2

     Harry Edward Brown was buried at High Point Cemetery, Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma.² His Social Security Number was 441-12-1129.³ He was born on December 18, 1920 at Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma.^4,3 He married Betty Ann Buss, daughter of Elza "Jim" Buss and Lela Mae Snider, on March 22, 1947.¹ Harry Edward Brown died on July 10, 1984 at Oklahoma at age 63.^1,3

     Terry Edward Brown Terry Edward Brown (Buffalo, Okla.) was born on April 21, 1951, and he passed away on January 7, 2021, at the age of 69. His service will be Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Buffalo with interment immediately following at Highpoint Cemetery. Terry was a hard-working man who lived a full life during those 69 years. Born to Harry Edward Brown and Betty (Buss) Brown in Shattuck, Okla., the family lived in Buffalo until Terry was going into the 7th grade. The family, with younger brother Gary, then moved to May, Okla., and the two boys graduated high school at nearby Ft. Supply. Not one to sit idle, Terry worked for the Pyles’ family, hauling hay and feeding animals, when he was 14 years old. When he was 16 years old, he started his own hay-hauling business. He bought an old truck, overhauled it, and bought a pop-up trailer. He went down to the employment office, and he hired two guys to work for him. He continued to operate his hay-hauling business until he graduated high school in 1970. Following high school graduation, Terry served two years in the U.S. Army in Frankfurt, Germany, during the Vietnam War Era. Always mechanically inclined, Terry was able to increase his auto mechanical skills while serving in the motor pool division. Upon returning from Germany, Terry worked as a truck driver for the Hodges’ family. In the summer of 1973, his mother Betty, a nurse at the Buffalo hospital, told him to ask a fellow nurse, Linda Mills, to the Firemen’s Ball. Terry and Linda had known each other growing up, so Terry told Linda they might as well just get married, and so, they did on October 13, 1973. Their son Chance was born in 1975, and their daughter Heather was born in 1979. Terry bounced around between the local feedlot and oil rigs, and Linda worked as an R.N. at the Buffalo hospital. In their spare time, they hauled hay, cleaned out cattle guards, and whatever else they could find to supplement their income. Terry eventually got a job at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Division Six, where he retired as the Shop Superintendent in the early 2000s at the age of 56. During his retirement, he kept a small herd of cattle and either owned or was co-owner in several oil field transport businesses. In 2020, he sold all his cows and became part-owner with his son, Chance Brown, of General, Inc., in Laverne, Okla. His last business transaction brought him full circle with his first hay-hauling business when he purchased the May Country Store and turned it into Brown’s Fuel Station in his hometown of May, Okla. Linda says that he was so excited to do that for the people of May. Terry had a large personality and an even larger heart. He often helped people out of rough situations, but he never wanted to be given credit or acknowledgment for it. Terry knew he was far from perfect, but he knew someone who is perfect - Jesus Christ. Always a talker, he enjoyed his time as a greeter at the First Baptist Church in Buffalo, where he was a member. Terry survived level IV melanoma (skin cancer) on his right temple in the mid-1990s. He received interferon (a radiation drug) for a year before he was cancer free. Then in 2010, he was diagnosed with lung cancer and the middle lobe of his right lung was removed at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital. In November 2020, he contracted COVID-19. He spent a few days at home before he was admitted to the Buffalo hospital. A few days later, he was moved to the Woodward hospital. On December 10, 2020, he had a heart glitch that the doctors believed to be a small heart attack, so he was intubated and flown to the Oklahoma Heart Hospital, the same one where he had part of his lung removed. Before he was intubated, he asked his doctor to pray with him and for him. Those were the last words he spoke. Terry Edward Brown was preceded in death by his father, Harry Edward Brown, and his mother, Betty (Buss) Brown. He is survived by his wife Linda (Mills) of the home; son Chance Brown, his wife Kelly, and his three daughters, Karly, Presley, and Brinkley of Laverne, Okla; daughter Heather Brown Stephens and her two sons, Damon and Kellen of Buffalo, Okla; brother Gary Brown of Buffalo, Okla., and his two sons, Brad and Kory; and a slew of extended family members and friends.² He was buried at High Point Cemetery, Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma.² He was born on April 21, 1951 at Shattuck, Ellis Co., Oklahoma.² He married Linda Mills on October 13, 1973.² Terry Edward Brown died on January 7, 2021 at Oklahoma at age 69.²