Mary Loraine Harris1

F, b. June 1, 1932, d. February 8, 2003
     Her Social Security Number was 443-28-1852.1 Mary Loraine Harris was born on June 1, 1932 at Shattuck, Ellis Co., Oklahoma.1 As of February 22, 1972,her married name was Buss.2 She married Curtis Max Buss, son of Elza "Jim" Buss and Lela Mae Snider, on February 22, 1972.2 Mary Loraine Harris died on February 8, 2003 at Harper Co., Oklahoma, at age 70.2,1,3

Family

Curtis Max Buss b. March 6, 1934, d. February 19, 2017
Marriage*She married Curtis Max Buss, son of Elza "Jim" Buss and Lela Mae Snider, on February 22, 1972.2 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S10846] Wilkinson Funeral Services, online www.wilkinsonfuneralservice.com, From the Curtis Max Buss obituary.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Vera Joyce Mobley1

F, b. February 7, 1944, d. February 5, 2013
     Vera Joyce Mobley Vera Joyce (Mobley) Buss was born in Rosston, Oklahoma on February 7, 1944, to Charlie and Esther (Birkle) Mobley. Joyce attended school in Rosston and Laverne, Oklahoma. On June 22, 1962, she joined Scott Henry Batman in marriage, and to this union 5 children were born. Scott preceded in death December 30, 1988. On April 3, 2004, Joyce joined Curtis Max Buss, from Buffalo, Oklahoma, in marriage. Joyce and Curtis shared life together working and being a loving mentor for many people within Harper County. Joyce was known as a loving mother and a hard worker. She owned and operated her own lawn care service, drove a school bus for the Laverne schools, cooked in several of the local area cafes, painted houses, and built numerous stucco cattle tanks. Joyce loved to bake; she received numerous awards and accolades for her famous pies, cakes and irresistible fudge. She spent her free time caring for her garden, canning jellies, baking, and being a wonderful grandmother. Joyce departed this life for a better one with her Heavenly Father on February 5, 2013, in Woodward, Oklahoma at the age of 68, two days short of her 69th birthday. JEREMIAH 29:11, For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., February 8, 2013, at the First Baptist Church in Buffalo, Oklahoma, followed by a Prairie burial at the High Point Cemetery Buffalo, under the direction of Wilkinson Funeral Service, Buffalo.1 She was buried at High Point Cemetery, Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma.2,1 She was born on February 7, 1944 at Rosston, Harper Co., Oklahoma.1,2 As of April 3, 2004,her married name was Buss.3 She married Curtis Max Buss, son of Elza "Jim" Buss and Lela Mae Snider, on April 3, 2004.3,1 Vera Joyce Mobley died on February 5, 2013 at Woodward, Woodward Co., Oklahoma, at age 68.2,1

Family

Curtis Max Buss b. March 6, 1934, d. February 19, 2017
Marriage*She married Curtis Max Buss, son of Elza "Jim" Buss and Lela Mae Snider, on April 3, 2004.3,1 

Citations

  1. [S10846] Wilkinson Funeral Services, online www.wilkinsonfuneralservice.com, From the Vera Joyce Mobley Buss obituary.
  2. [S10313] High Point Cemetery, Harper Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S10846] Wilkinson Funeral Services, online www.wilkinsonfuneralservice.com, From the Curtis Max Buss obituary.

Robert Andrew Jackson1,2,3

M, b. December 21, 1918, d. June 7, 2010
     Robert Andrew Jackson was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma.3,4 He Robert "Bob" A. Jackson, 91, died Monday, June 7, 2010, in Woodward. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Myatt Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ralph Adcock officiating. Burial will be in Gyp Valley (Evergreen) Cemetery. Mr. Jackson was born Dec. 21, 1918, on the family farm southwest of Buffalo to Andrew Paul and Hettie V. Mayfield Jackson. He married Wilma "Jane" L. Buss on Dec. 21, 1943 in Buffalo. Survivors include his wife; a son, Robert L. Jackson of Woodward; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.4 He was born on December 21, 1918 at Harper Co., Oklahoma.2,3,4 He married Wilma Louise "Jane" Buss, daughter of Elza "Jim" Buss and Lela Mae Snider, on December 21, 1943 at Laverne, Harper Co., Oklahoma.1,3,4 Robert Andrew Jackson died on June 7, 2010 at Woodward, Woodward Co., Oklahoma, at age 91.3,4

Family

Wilma Louise "Jane" Buss b. August 24, 1924
Marriage*He married Wilma Louise "Jane" Buss, daughter of Elza "Jim" Buss and Lela Mae Snider, on December 21, 1943 at Laverne, Harper Co., Oklahoma.1,3,4 
Child
  • Robert L. Jackson4

Citations

  1. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  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. [S10843] Evergreen Cemetery, Harper Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert A. Jackson obituary.

Mary Elizabeth Booth1,2

F, b. February 21, 1909, d. October 22, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 233-82-4652.3 Mary Elizabeth Booth was buried at Karnes Cemetery, Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on February 21, 1909 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 As of November 14, 1928,her married name was Sowers.2 She married Charles Leslie Sowers, son of James Calvin Sowers and Lillie F. Swepston, on November 14, 1928 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.2 Mary Elizabeth Booth died on October 22, 1999 at West Virginia at age 90.3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 34, District 160, Madison, Montgomery Co., Ohio1

Family

Charles Leslie Sowers b. March 15, 1906, d. June 28, 1991
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Booth married Charles Leslie Sowers, son of James Calvin Sowers and Lillie F. Swepston, on November 14, 1928 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.2 
Children
  • Jim Sowers5
  • Jerry Sowers5
  • Betty June Sowers6
  • Lorene Frances Sowers7
  • David Alvin Sowers8
  • Daniel Booth Sowers9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sowers-Booth marriage record.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S9050] Karnes Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S5608] Unknown compiler, U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2018.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Weikle-Sowers marriage record.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bayer-Sowers marriage record.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sowers-Cole marriage record.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Joel Archie Bayer1,2

M, b. November 10, 1933, d. December 23, 2019
     Joel Archie Bayer was buried at Royal Oak Memorial Gardens, Brookville, Montgomery Co., Ohio.2 He was born on November 10, 1933 at Washington Co., Maryland.1,2 He married Lorene Frances Sowers, daughter of Charles Leslie Sowers and Mary Elizabeth Booth, on June 19, 1954 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,3 Joel Archie Bayer died on December 23, 2019 at Ohio at age 86.3 He BAYER, Joel A. - Age 86 of Brookville, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019. He was the former owner and operator of Bayer's Plumbing. Joel was a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Salem District. He enjoyed camping, gardening and spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years: Lorene (Sowers) Bayer, children: Tim Bayer of FL, Carol (Wiley Jr.) Reece of WV, Jeff (Glenna) Bayer of Troy, Gary (Lora) Bayer of Brookville, sister: Mary Skiles of KS, 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law: Jean Bayer of VA, uncle: Ezra Brumbaugh of Bradford, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Archie and Iva (Brumbaugh) Bayer, siblings: Ruth Lair, Sarah Flora, George, David and John Bayer, grandson: Colin Bayer, granddaughter: Allison Beth Bayer and great granddaughter: Kylee Reece. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Salem Old German Baptist Brethren Church (Corner of Barnes Rd. and Sweet Potato Ridge Rd.) with the Home Brethren officiating. Interment will follow the service at Royal Oak Memorial Gardens in Brookville. on December 25, 2019.3

Family

Lorene Frances Sowers
Marriage*He married Lorene Frances Sowers, daughter of Charles Leslie Sowers and Mary Elizabeth Booth, on June 19, 1954 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Tim Bayer3
  • Carol Bayer3
  • Jeff Bayer3
  • Gary Bayer3

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bayer-Sowers marriage record.
  2. [S6260] Royal Oak Memorial Gardens, Montgomery Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Joel A. Bayer obituary in the Dec 25, 2019 edition.