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     Theodore Albertus Nicoson Jr. was buried at Mann's Chapel Cemetery, Rossville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.³ His Social Security Number was 349-12-1842.² He married Dorothy June Briggs, daughter of William Madison Briggs and Mima Liavone Thomas.¹ Theodore Albertus Nicoson Jr. was born on November 14, 1923 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^2,3,4,5 He died on December 1, 1999 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 76.^2,3,6,5

     Her married name was Briggs.¹ Evelyn Marie Nevins married Fred Herbert Briggs, son of William Madison Briggs and Mima Liavone Thomas.¹ Evelyn Marie Nevins was born on July 21, 1929 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.³ She and Fred Herbert Briggs were divorced before March, 1968.²

     Matthew Clinton Briggs was born on August 27, 1955 at Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana.¹ He married Patricia Baumgartner on September 3, 1990.¹ Matthew Clinton Briggs died on September 14, 2016 at Avon, Hendricks Co., Indiana, at age 61.¹

     Walter William Slifer Walter W. "Bill" Slifer, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at Florida Hospital Flagler in Palm Coast, Fla. He was 85 years old and was born Sept. 3, 1920, in Danville, Ill. He resided in Danville, Ill., for 64 years and then moved to Bunnell, Fla., in 1984. He served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Bunnell, Fla. Bill loved to travel and was able to explore all but one of the 50 United States. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Lou (Briggs) Slifer of Bunnell; daughter, Jean Slifer of Hoffman Estates, Ill; son, William "Ran" (Penny) Slifer of Clermont, Fla; three grandchildren, David (Hillary) Fairfax, Va., Michelle, Clermont, Fla., and Sara (Dylan) Nichols, Clermont, Fla; and four great-grandchildren, Andrew, Rebecca, Caitlin and Kaley. He is also survived by a sister, Iva Slifer Woodrum of Danville, Ill; and a close family friend, Nancy Bryers of Hoffman Estates, Ill. He and his wife sponsored a Vietnamese family who came to the United States in 1979. Giau and Tuyet Ly and their children Linda (Andre) Fregeau, Holly (Tuan) Nguyen, Jean (Daniel) Mudgett and Tony, and their children Hope, Jordan, Carter, Sebastian and Emma Rose. His sister, Mary Slifer Hosch, preceded him in death.³ His Social Security Number was 321-12-1040.⁴ He was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.² He was born on September 3, 1920 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^3,4,5 He married Mary Lou Briggs, daughter of William Madison Briggs and Mima Liavone Thomas, on July 24, 1939 at Warren Co., Indiana.^1,6,3 Walter William Slifer died on January 26, 2006 at Palm Coast, Flagler Co., Florida, at age 85.^3,4,7

     Vera Lucille Bracewell was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 317-24-8348.⁴ She was born on March 17, 1897 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^4,3 As of circa 1915,her married name was Thomas.⁵ She married Earl James Thomas, son of James Thomas and Christiana Smith, circa 1915.^6,3,5 Vera Lucille Bracewell Services for Mrs. Vera L. Thomas, 82, Indianapolis, widow of Earl J. Thomas, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Flanner and Buchanan Shadeland Mortuary, with burial in Washington Park East Cemetery. She died Tuesday in Morgan County Hospital at Martinsville. Born at Danville, Ill , she had lived here since 1918 and was a member of Central Avenue Methodist Church and Brookside Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her son, James L. Thomas of Indianapolis. on June 26, 1979.³ She died on June 29, 1979 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 82.^4,3

     Dollie Thamer Maddox was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.³ She was born on June 23, 1886 at Illinois.^1,3 As of December 14, 1929,her married name was Thomas.¹ She married Leslie Omen Thomas, son of James Thomas and Christiana Smith, on December 14, 1929 at Indiana.¹ Dollie Thamer Maddox died on January 26, 1975 at age 88.³

     James Lewis Thomas was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^9,5,6 His Social Security Number was 303-20-7166.² He was born on June 3, 1925 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,2,5,6,3 He married Marjorie Elaine Scrivner on September 1, 1945 at Marion Co., Indiana.^5,6,10,11 James Lewis Thomas died on August 6, 2004 at Cumberland, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 79.^2,5,6,12 He James L. Thomas 79, Cumberland, died at his home August 6, 2004. He was born in Indianapolis on June 3, 1925 to Earl and Vera Thomas. He was in sales at HH Gregg before retiring, and was the first retiree from the company. James was an active Mason belonging to Capitol City Lodge 312, Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine, and the Sahara Grotto. He was a member of Lawrence United Methodist Church. His wife, Marjorie (Scrivner) preceded him in death. Survivors include his sister-in-law, Janet Walker and her husband Tom; nephews, Tom Walker, Jeff and Greg Shull; nieces, Doris Aim Taylor and Cheryl Walker; 11 great nieces and nephews and 3 great-great nieces and nephews. Entombment: Washington Park East Cemetery. on August 8, 2004.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 307-24-7178.² Marjorie Elaine Scrivner was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^6,3,4 She was born on June 20, 1926 at Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois.^2,3 As of September 1, 1945,her married name was Thomas.^1,5 She married James Lewis Thomas, son of Earl James Thomas and Vera Lucille Bracewell, on September 1, 1945 at Marion Co., Indiana.^1,3,4,5 Marjorie Elaine Scrivner died on November 15, 2000 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 74.^2,3,4 She Marjorie Scrivner Thomas, 74, Indianapolis, died Nov. 15. She was an executive assistant to the comptroller at Detroit Diesel Allison Division of General Motors Corp. for 35 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha. Entombment: Washington Park East Cemetery. Survivors: husband James L. Thomas; sister Janet C. Walker. on November 16, 2000.⁴

     Bruce James Ramsey was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.² His Social Security Number was 329-09-2372.⁴ He was born on April 16, 1877 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.^2,3,5,4 He married Grace M. "Gracie" Thomas, daughter of James Thomas and Christiana Smith, circa 1905.¹ Bruce James Ramsey died on August 24, 1959 at age 82.²