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     Eunice M. Berry was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.² She was born on April 4, 1895 at Illinois.^1,2 As of circa 1922,her married name was Thomas.¹ She married Roy Smith Thomas, son of James Thomas and Christiana Smith, circa 1922.¹ Eunice M. Berry died on January 10, 1962 at age 66.²

     Mable Irene Six was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.³ Her Social Security Number was 344-56-3285.² She was born on March 8, 1911 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^2,4 As of June 10, 1933,her married name was Briggs.¹ She married John Herrell "Jack" Briggs, son of William Madison Briggs and Mima Liavone Thomas, on June 10, 1933.¹ Mable Irene Six died on August 27, 1990 at Flagler Co., Florida, at age 79.^2,4

     Richard Terry Briggs was buried at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.^2,3 He was born on October 5, 1946 at Illinois.^4,2,3 He married Mun "Kim" Sik circa 1968.² Richard Terry Briggs died on October 23, 2013 at Goodyear, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 67.^2,3 He Richard Terry Briggs, 67, died at 6:45 a.m. MST Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, at his home in Goodyear, Ariz. Born on Oct. 5, 1946, Terry was the son of Jack and Irene Briggs of Danville. Terry was a dedicated family man who lived a life of service to others. He attended Danville schools, and after Army service, returned to raise a family and serve for 20 years as an officer of the Danville Police Department. Terry also served as an investigator of child abuse for the State of Illinois. A graduate of Indiana State University and a licensed Realtor, Terry served as a member of the Danville Board of Education, a member of Second Church of Christ and as a volunteer of the Special Olympics and other charitable organizations. Terry had a gentle demeanor and a keen wit. A lifelong reader, Terry never stopped learning about subjects of interest, such as his Christian faith, history, mysteries and nature. Surviving are: wife of 45 years, Mun Sik "Kim" Briggs of Goodyear, Ariz; daughter Teresa Briggs of Big Pine Key, Fla., and grandchildren, Gabrielle and Jacob; daughter Michelle (Greg) Walters of Goodyear, Ariz., and grandchildren Lillian and Micah; step-grandchildren Nathan (Kim) Walters of Yreka, Calif., Carey (Sol) Ludwick of Haymarket, Va., and Laura Walters of Phoenix, Ariz., and their families. He also is survived by his sister-in-law, Sin Sik Kim-Keerns of Goodyear, Ariz. Terry was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dennis Briggs; and brother-in-law Melvin Keerns. Terry will be laid to rest with military honors at 12:30 p.m. MST Friday, Nov. 1, at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix. Terry's family is grateful for the care and compassion received at the Hayden V.A. Medical Center in Phoenix, Ariz. on October 26, 2013.²

     His Social Security Number was 359-32-8796.² Dennis Dale Briggs was born on December 1, 1940 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^2,3 He died on November 2, 2000 at Tennessee at age 59.^2,3,5

     Wynona Marie Ashmore was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 344-30-3580.⁴ She Wynona Marie Thomas, 87, of Champaign, formerly of Danville, died at 1:56 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 30, 1990) at the home of her daughter. She was born Aug. 27, 1903, in Hume, the daughter of William Wesley and Martha Mae Johnson Ashmore. She was married to Ross L. Thomas July 2, 1923, in Watseka. He preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 1974. She is survived by one son, John Wesley Thomas of Virginia Beach, VA., one daughter, Shirley M. (Gene) Highfill of Champaign; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and one sister, Pearle Drapkin of Bay Side, N.Y. She was preceded by her parents and two sisters. Mrs. Thomas had been a member of Calvary Baptist Church since 1944. She had worked at the Dairy Queen's in Danville and Tilton for 18 years. Entombment at Spring Hill Mausoleum.² She was born on August 27, 1903 at Hume, Edgar Co., Illinois.^2,4 As of July 2, 1923,her married name was Thomas.¹ She married Ross Leonard Thomas, son of James Thomas and Christiana Smith, on July 2, 1923 at Watseka, Iroquois Co., Illinois.^1,2 Wynona Marie Ashmore died on August 30, 1990 at Illinois at age 87.²

     Charles Eugene "Gene" Highfill was buried at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign, Champaign Co., Illinois.⁴ He Charles "Gene" Highfill of Champaign, Illinois, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 at his home in Champaign Illinois. He was born on July 11, 1936 in Wellington Illinois, the son of Otis and Ruth Highfill. Gene is survived by his wife, Shirley; son, Thomas Alexander; daughters, Pamella Horn, Tina Underwood, Shelly Highfill and Lorri (Scott) Yeoward; grandchildren, Nick Wilkins, Tera Garrett, Cortney Highfill, Tiffany Murphy, Adam Hardy, Dylan Whitehead, Taylor and Jesse Alexander and great grandchildren, Preston and Parker Wilkins, Brayden, Kamden and Tinley Garrett, Iva Philbeck, Brendan Murphy-Hubert, Kiyre Murphy, Deonta and Jurrien Hill and Addilyn Hardy. Gene proudly served in the United States Army for six years at Fort Riley attaining the rate of Specialist 4th class . He was employed at Grabit Here and I.G.A. stores, the Ramada Inn and was a bus driver and custodian for Mahomet Seymour school for 30yrs. He did volunteer work at the Danville Genealogy Historical Library, was a member of the Mahomet Christian Church for 35 years and was a member of the Mahomet American Legion post 1015. Gene enjoyed collecting coins, camping, CB radios and had an infinate love for tomatoes. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Eddie Highfill and sisters, Ruby Dale and Beulah Alhands.² He was born on July 11, 1936 at Wellington, Iroquois Co., Illinois.² He married Shirley Mae Thomas, daughter of Ross Leonard Thomas and Wynona Marie Ashmore, on October 5, 1963 at Boswell, Benton Co., Indiana.^1,2,4 Charles Eugene "Gene" Highfill died on June 29, 2018 at Champaign, Champaign Co., Illinois, at age 81.²

     Martha Ann Grygiel died at Resurrection Cemetery, 811 Wendt Street, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.³ She was born on September 17, 1946 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,2 As of February 7, 1978,her married name was Thomas.¹ She married John Wesley Thomas, son of Ross Leonard Thomas and Wynona Marie Ashmore, on February 7, 1978 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹ Martha Ann Grygiel and John Wesley Thomas were divorced on February 20, 1992 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.² Martha Ann Grygiel died on June 13, 1998 at age 51.

     Roy Leon Shores was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^2,1 His Social Security Number was 311-03-7945.⁴ He was born on May 7, 1909 at Libertyville, Vigo Co., Indiana.^5,1,3,4 He married Louise Della Smith, daughter of Clarence Edward Smith and Mary Anna Taylor, on March 3, 1934 at Indiana.^1,5 Roy Leon Shores died on October 23, 1996 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 87.^1,4

     Richard Leon Shores Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.³ He married Barbara Ann Bays. Richard Leon Shores Jr. was born on September 30, 1934 at Indiana.³ He died on March 4, 1989 at age 54.³

     Barbara Ann Bays was buried at West Ridge Park Cemetery, 9295 West 21st Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.¹ Her married name was Shores. She married Richard Leon Shores Jr., son of Roy Leon Shores and Louise Della Smith. Barbara Ann Bays was born on September 8, 1936. She died on November 18, 2010 at age 74.¹

     Dorris Lorraine Shores The Essence of Dorris Lorraine Ward has transitioned from this life and has reunited with the spirits of family and friends. Dorris passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2021. She was born on August 2, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Leon and Della Louise Shores. Her early life was spent in Terre Haute, Indiana, where she met and married her late husband Kenneth J. Ward. The family moved from Terre Haute to northeast Indiana, where they spent most of their married life in the Woodburn area. She worked and then retired from Phelps Dodge Magnet Wire Company, where she was employed as a lab technician in the Quality Control Lab. After retirement, Dorris moved to Florida, achieving her dream, resided in the Northport area for a number of years, and later returned to her hometown of Woodburn to be close to her family. Dorris leaves behind five of her seven children, Kenneth L. Ward (Melanie) of Jasonville, Indiana, Cynthia L. Barhydt (Kenneth) of Grabill, and Karen S. Hanefeld (Kevin), Connie G. Rothgeb (Steve), and Keri J. Bricault (Lee), all of Woodburn, Indiana. She was preceded in death by two of her children, Kristi A. Wahl and Curtis A. Ward. She also leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great grand-children and a great-great grandchild as well as a number of close friends. She also leaves behind, a brother, Edward Shores (Patricia), of Eureka, Missouri, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Shores. Private graveside services will be conducted at Roselawn Memorial Park in Terre Haute, Indiana.¹ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ Her married name was Ward.¹ She married Kenneth J. Ward.¹ Dorris Lorraine Shores was born on August 2, 1936 at Indiana.¹ She died on February 24, 2021 at Indiana at age 84.¹