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     Merlin Terrel Kirk was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Hall, Morgan Co., Indiana.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 307-38-3208.⁵ He and Judith Ann Via were divorced.⁴ Merlin Terrel Kirk was born on December 25, 1936 at Monrovia, Morgan Co., Indiana.^2,3,4,5 He married Judith Ann Via, daughter of Wilton Albert Via and Louise Naomi Nation, on May 31, 1958 at Mooresville, Morgan Co., Indiana.^1,6 Merlin Terrel Kirk died on May 28, 2011 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 74.^3,4,5

     Her married name was Oricks.³ Dana Louise Kirk Dana Louise Kirk, 62, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at home, on May 8, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Dana was born on April 2, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Merlin and Judith (Via) Kirk. She received her Certified Nursing Assistant credentials from Ivy Tech. She worked as a CNA various nursing homes in the area including The Cannon Inn and Southwood Health Care. In her younger years she enjoyed riding horses. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and was very proud of all of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Merlin Kirk and Judith Via and her husband Chuck Oricks. She is survived by her 3 children: J.D. Miller and wife Rose, Sara Thomas and husband Josh, and Lesley Watts all of Brazil; grandchildren: Michaela Chesshire and husband D. J., Kaitlyn Miller, Dillon Miller, Jase Thomas, Kylie Watts, and Garrett Watts; a great-grandson Beckham Chesshire; a sister Lisa Petrowski and husband Joe of Texas; two beloved fur babies Abby and Toby as well as several extended family members and friends. Burial will follow at Bethesda Cemetery in West Terre Haute.³ She was buried at Bethesda Cemetery, West Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.³ She married Charles Franklin "Chuck" Oricks.³ Dana Louise Kirk was born on April 2, 1959 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.³ As of September 14, 1974,her married name was Miller.² She married James Daniel Miller on September 14, 1974 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.² As of April 25, 1981,her married name was Neier.² Dana Louise Kirk married Randy Joe Neier on April 25, 1981 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.² As of August 11, 1989,her married name was Adams.⁴ Dana Louise Kirk married James Everett Adams on August 11, 1989 at Clark Co., Nevada.⁴ Dana Louise Kirk died on May 8, 2021 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 62.³

     Charles Franklin "Chuck" Oricks married Dana Louise Kirk, daughter of Merlin Terrel Kirk and Judith Ann Via.¹ Charles Franklin "Chuck" Oricks was born on November 11, 1948 at Lena, Clay Co., Indiana.³ He died on April 4, 2013 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 64.³

     Kathy Ann Nichols Kathy Murphy, Sep 2, 1960 - Jul 14, 2023. Kathy Ann Murphy of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the age of 62. Born in Callaway, Kathy graduated from Cave Spring High School. She was a loyal employee of Fink’s Jewelers for many years. Kathy loved and lived life to the fullest. Her love of Jesus and family were known to everyone she knew. Kathy was quick to extend her Savior’s grace. She found joy in giggling with her grandkids, celebrating all things holidays, whistling, planting and tending to her flowers, cooking a delicious meal, sharing a good laugh with friends and family, snapping, singing and flat footing to a favorite bluegrass song or hymn and sitting beachside with her devoted husband, Murphy. Kathy is survived by her father, Burton Nichols; mother, Carol Nichols; her husband, Dennis F. Murphy; sisters, Janette Link and Sherry Arthur; son, Matthew Nichols and wife, Danielle; daughter, Allyce Burdette; daughter, Autumn Dimassimo and husband, Ron; grandchildren, Ellie and Tate Dimassimo, Hailey and Caleb Nichols, and Fayth Poff; as well as a great grandchild; and nieces and nephews. Kathy leaves behind a legacy of genuine love. Her beautiful smile and spirit are forever engraved in our hearts. We find peace knowing she now rests in eternal joy with Jesus. The family wishes to extend many thanks to Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their care and support.⁵ She was born on September 2, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5 As of January 20, 1979,her married name was Pursley.⁶ She married David Vance Pursley on January 20, 1979 at Collin Co., Texas.⁶ Kathy Ann Nichols and David Vance Pursley were divorced on October 1, 1981 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ As of January 2, 1982,her married name was Wimmer.² Kathy Ann Nichols married Donald Ray "Donnie" Wimmer, son of Ronald Lee Wimmer and Shirley Ann Manning, on January 2, 1982 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2 As of October 26, 1985,her married name was Burdette.² Kathy Ann Nichols married John Richard Burdette on October 26, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Kathy Ann Nichols and John Richard Burdette were divorced on December 8, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of July 28, 2002,her married name was Moore.² Kathy Ann Nichols married James David Moore Jr., son of James David "Jimmy" Moore Sr. and Lois Anne Turner, on July 28, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Kathy Ann Nichols and James David Moore Jr. were divorced on April 27, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of April 6, 2014,her married name was Murphy.² Kathy Ann Nichols married Dennis Francis Murphy on April 6, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2 Kathy Ann Nichols died on July 14, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.⁵

     Alvah Wayland Arthur Jr. Alvah "Wayland" Arthur Jr., Feb 16, 1960 - Feb 28, 2021. A. Wayland Arthur Jr., 61, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2021. He loved life, his family, and friends. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Sherry; mother, Rebecca; his children, Shawn, Erich (Meredith), and Ben (Michelle); grandchildren, Jason, Breana, Jimi, and Rachel; brothers, Jeff and Brian; and special dog, Trevor.⁴ He was born on February 16, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He married Sherry Lynn Nichols, daughter of James Burton Nichols and Carol Janette Wimmer, on October 9, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Alvah Wayland Arthur Jr. died on February 28, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.⁴

     George McClellan Mann Jr. George McClellan Mann Jr. “Rusty”, of Roanoke Virginia, was born March 18, 1930 in Mullens, West Virginia to Sue Slusher and George Mann Sr. Rusty ended his time on earth November 10, 2020 at the age of 90. He passed very peacefully in his home with the love and care of two of his daughters and the remarkable and gentle care of Good Samaritan Hospice. Rusty was a Korean Veteran, railroad retiree, Mason, Shriner, and Harley enthusiast. Some of the family’s fondest memories were cheering him on as he rode in many parades as a member of the Shriner Motor Patrol. He is survived by daughters, Victoria (Tom) Mann Bender, Sheila (Tracy Sledd) Franklin Mann and Helen Elizabeth Mann; Son, James Alvin Mann; grandchildren, Benjamin McCelland Mann, who he helped raise, Elizabeth Cherie Bender, Caroline Lee Bender, Lauren Taylor Sledd and Adam Fitzgerald Sledd. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings and the love of his life, Nancy Lee, his wife of 63 years. At Rusty and Nancy’s request a cremation will take place and their ashes spread together at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in the spring of 2021, while flowers are in bloom, with an intimate gathering of family and friends.³ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on March 18, 1930 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Nancy Lee Wimmer, daughter of William Sherman Wimmer and Flossie Franklin Green, on June 5, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 George McClellan Mann Jr. died on November 10, 2020 at Virginia at age 90.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-70-6184.⁵ Paul Lee Ridgeway was born on February 5, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5,4,6 He married Victoria Susan Mann, daughter of George McClellan Mann Jr. and Nancy Lee Wimmer, on April 30, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Paul Lee Ridgeway and Victoria Susan Mann were divorced on January 8, 1988 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Paul Lee Ridgeway died on May 18, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.^3,5,7,4 He The funeral for Paul L. Ridgeway, 46, of Roanoke, who died Thursday, May 18, was conducted Saturday. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy L. Ridgeway. Survivors include one son, Joshua Ridgeway of Floyd; mother and stepfather, Joyce and retired Army Lt. Col. Jordon Kilgour of Roanoke; two brothers, Ernie Ridgeway and wife Earline of Franklin County and Mark Ridgeway and wife Leslie of Roanoke; three nephews, Luke Ridgeway of Franklin County and Timothy and Christopher Ridgeway of Roanoke; and two nieces, Nicole and Maggie Ridgeway of Franklin County. on May 22, 2000.⁷