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     Alyssa Corey Street was buried at Lebanon Cemetery, Midland, Greene Co., Indiana.² She died on March 11, 1992 at Indiana.² She was born on March 11, 1992 at Indiana.²

     Her Social Security Number was 303-34-5934.² Norma Jean Miller and Raymond Leroy Pilant were divorced.³ Norma Jean Miller was born on January 27, 1934 at Jasonville, Greene Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 As of September 20, 1954,her married name was Pilant.¹ She married Raymond Leroy Pilant, son of John B. Pilant and Myrtle Marie Downes, on September 20, 1954 at Indiana.¹ Norma Jean Miller died on February 13, 1999 at Munster, Lake Co., Indiana, at age 65.^2,3

     Helen Elizabeth Ellis was buried at Rosedale Cemetery, Rosedale, Parke Co., Indiana.^3,4 She and Forest Earl Chancey were divorced.³ Helen Elizabeth Ellis was born on June 5, 1918 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,3,2 As of August 26, 1939,her married name was Chancey.¹ She married Forest Earl Chancey, son of Noah Chancey and Hannah Jane Pilant, on August 26, 1939 at Indiana.¹ Helen Elizabeth Ellis died on August 7, 1973 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 55.³

     Gomer Francis Jones was buried at Clear Run Cemetery, Bridgeton, Parke Co., Indiana.² His Social Security Number was 295-03-1893.⁷ He was born on February 22, 1896 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.^{1,2,3,5,4,8,7} He married Mary Elizabeth Burris on April 7, 1928 at Indiana.^3,9 Gomer Francis Jones died on December 11, 1980 at age 84.^2,7

     David Thomas Jones was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 313-10-8004.⁸ He was born on April 2, 1899 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,4,5,7,8 He married Essie Swickard on January 21, 1918 at Clay Co., Indiana.⁷ David Thomas Jones died on January 24, 1970 at Berrien Center, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 70.² He BRAZIL, Ind. - David T. Jones, 70, Berrien Center, Mich., formerly of Clay County, died Saturday evening at his residence. Survivors include the widow, Essie; a brother, Gomer, Rockville, and a niece. Burial will be in Calcutta Cemetery. on January 26, 1970.²

     Mary Elizabeth Burris was buried at Clear Run Cemetery, Bridgeton, Parke Co., Indiana.^3,2 She was born on March 6, 1898 at Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio.^3,1,2,4 As of April 7, 1928,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Gomer Francis Jones, son of Thomas T. Jones and Lydia Catherine "Lida" Pilant, on April 7, 1928 at Indiana.^1,2 Mary Elizabeth Burris died on January 28, 1973 at Rockville, Parke Co., Indiana, at age 74.^3,2

     Essie Swickard was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.^4,2,3 Her Social Security Number was 307-09-5047.⁵ She was born on July 12, 1899 at Parke Co., Indiana.^1,2,5 As of January 21, 1918,her married name was Jones. She married David Thomas Jones, son of Thomas T. Jones and Lydia Catherine "Lida" Pilant, on January 21, 1918 at Clay Co., Indiana.¹ Essie Swickard died on April 18, 1989 at Martinsville, Morgan Co., Indiana, at age 89.^2,3 She Essie Jones 90, Martinsville, died Tuesday, April 18, 1989, at Morgan County Memorial Hospital. The former Brazil resident had been in the hospital one week. The daughter of Samuel John and Luella Alma White Swickard, she was born July 12, 1899, in Parke County. Mrs. Jones was an employee of Wilson Shirt Co. in South Bend for, several years, before moving to Geneva. Fla., to make her home. She had been in nursing homes for the past five years. Survivors include a nephew, Don Swickard, Martinsville; a niece, Dorothy Williams, Humble, Texas; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. The 11 a.m. Saturday graveside service will be at Calcutta Cemetery in Harmony, with the Rev. John Flockhart officiating. on April 21, 1989.³

     Catherine Patricia Jones was born circa 1921 at Indiana.¹

     His Social Security Number was 035-12-8768.¹ Charles Edward Brown was buried at Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter, Washington Co., Rhode Island.^2,3 He was born on April 17, 1921 at Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.^1,4,2,3 He married June Virginia Byrd, daughter of Joseph Valentine "Vollie" Byrd and Adeline M. "Addie" Davis, in 1946 at Lowell, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.^3,5 Charles Edward Brown died on May 18, 1996 at Rhode Island at age 75.^1,6,2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 230-34-1023.⁶ Elsie Cline Obenshain was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,5 She was born on June 30, 1913 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,1,7 As of February 1, 1930,her married name was Byrd.⁴ She married Roy Edward Byrd, son of Joseph Valentine "Vollie" Byrd and Florence Virginia Oliver, on February 1, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,4,5,9 Elsie Cline Obenshain died on October 8, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^6,1,7,5 She Mrs. Elsie Obenshain Byrd, age 75, of 2622 Fairfield Dr., N. E., died October 8, 1988, in a local hospital. She was the widow of Roy E. Byrd and a retired employee of Peoples Drug Store. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Roy E. and Betsy Byrd of Shelburne, N. H; daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Sidney Snead of Roanoke; granddaughter, Kathy Byrd; grandson, Jarrod Byrd; brother, Rucian R. Obenshain, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Simmons of Fincastle; and Mrs. Mary Frances Conlon of Buchanan. Graveside services will be held in Sherwood Burial. on October 10, 1988.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 230-34-1030.⁴ Roy Edward Byrd Jr. was buried at Wheeler Cemetery, Shelburne, Coos Co., New Hampshire.^2,3 He Roy E. Byrd, Jr. 69, of 7 Seyah Road, passed away February 17, 2003. Mr. Byrd was born May 5, 1933 in Roanoke, Virginia. He was the son of the late Roy and Elsie (Obenshain) Byrd. He was a proud US Army Korean War Veteran who served at the Chosin Reservoir in Korea where he was awarded a Purple Heart with Oak Leaf cluster; he was then stationed at Camp Dodge, New Hampshire. After his discharge in 1953 he made the North Country his home, retiring from Crown Vantage Paper Company after 44 years of service. He worked part-time for many years at the Mt. Washington Auto Road as a stagedriver. He enjoyed telling his passengers all about the history of the Auto Road. His passions in life were country music (Hank Williams Sr. and Dick Curless), and automobiles, especially his antique Buicks that he had painstakingly restored to original condition. Beloved husband of Betsy (Sherburne) Byrd for 49 years. Loving father of Kathryn Byrd and husband Jack Pierce of Citrus Heights, CA; son Jarrod Byrd and Jennifer Spaulding, grandchildren Shelby and Tristan Byrd all of Gorham, NH; his loving sister Joanne and husband Sidney Snead of Roanoke, VA; his sister-in-law, Carole Harris, Lee, NH. He also leaves his pet Shih Tzu, Trilby, his constant companion who will dearly miss him. Many caring aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews survive him. Burial will take place in late spring at Wheeler Cemetery, Shelburne, NH.² He was born on May 5, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,11,5 He married Elizabeth Jean "Betsy" Sherburne on September 19, 1953 at Gorham, Coos Co., New Hampshire.^2,6 Roy Edward Byrd Jr. died on February 17, 2003 at Shelburne, Coos Co., New Hampshire, at age 69.^2,3,4,11