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     Exa Ruth Adams was buried at Highland Memorial Park, 1515 NE 3rd Street, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.^1,6 Her Social Security Number was 267-18-5897.⁷ She was born on October 10, 1911 at Lulu, Columbia Co., Florida.^1,8,7 She married Walter Orion Theus on February 4, 1937 at Williston, Marion Co., Florida.^2,6 As of February 4, 1937,her married name was Theus. Exa Ruth Adams died on December 30, 1995 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 84.^1,7,8,3 She OCALA -- Exa Adams Theus, 84, homemaker, died Dec. 30, 1995, at home. A native of Lulu, she was a lifelong resident. She was a member of First Baptist Church; and Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include, her son, Jack D. Theus, Ocala; sister, Mary Catherine Brothers, Deland; and three grandchildren. Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, is handling arrangements. on January 1, 1996.³

     Walter Orion Theus was buried at Highland Memorial Park, 1515 NE 3rd Street, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.² His Social Security Number was 263-05-5863.³ He was born on January 23, 1903.^1,3 He married Exa Ruth Adams, daughter of Byron Lawton Adams and Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey, on February 4, 1937 at Williston, Marion Co., Florida.^4,2 Walter Orion Theus died on September 6, 1986 at Marion Co., Florida, at age 83.¹

     Lola Louise Adams was buried at Highland Memorial Park, 1515 NE 3rd Street, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.^1,3 She was born on May 3, 1907 at Lulu, Columbia Co., Florida.¹ She died on June 22, 1941 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 34.¹

     Fannie Craig Elmore was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 7, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married James R. Rodgers, son of George W. Rodgers and Katie Unknown, on March 13, 1890 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 13, 1890,her married name was Rodgers. Fannie Craig Elmore married Thomas Benton Crawford, son of James Edward Crawford and Mary Ann Crowder, on July 12, 1899 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 12, 1899,her married name was Crawford. Fannie Craig Elmore died in 1932 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁵

     Musette Adams was buried at Roselawn Cemetery, Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida.^6,8 Her Social Security Number was 263-72-3344.⁹ She was born on April 9, 1909 at Lulu, Columbia Co., Florida.^3,10,9,6 She married Arthur Lane Smith on March 15, 1943 at Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida.³ As of March 15, 1943,her married name was Smith. Musette Adams died on February 6, 1985 at Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida, at age 75.^3,10,6,8 She Musette A. Smith, 75, 502 Gunter St., died Wednesday at Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today in Roselawn Cemetery. Born in Lulu, she had lived in Tallahassee since 1934. She worked for the U.S. Forest Service until retiring in 1969. She was a member of First Baptist Church and Berean Sunday School. Survivors include two sisters, Mary C. Brothers of Deland, and Exa Theus of Ocala; three nephews and two nieces. on February 7, 1985.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 263-07-7415.⁶ Arthur Lane Smith was born on April 7, 1904 at Lisbon, Lincoln Co., Georgia.^6,3,4 He married Musette Adams, daughter of Byron Lawton Adams and Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey, on March 15, 1943 at Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida.¹ Arthur Lane Smith died on October 11, 1973 at Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida, at age 69.^3,5 He Arthur Lane Smith, 69, of 502 Gunter St. died Thursday at his home after a brief illness. He was a native of Elberton, Ga. and had been a resident of Tallahassee since 1935. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and retired manager for Colonial Stores. Survivors include his wife, Musette A. Smith of Tallahassee; his mother, Cora L. Smith, and one sister, Ruby S. Edwards, both of Greenville, S.C. on October 13, 1973.⁵

     Mary Catherine Adams was born on October 24, 1920 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.^1,3 She married Lionel Raymon Brothers on May 4, 1952 at Ede, Nigeria.¹ As of May 4, 1952,her married name was Brothers.

     Lionel Raymon Brothers was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, DeLand, Volusia Co., Florida.³ His Social Security Number was 231-48-0187.⁵ He was born on January 4, 1904 at White Plains, Hopkins Co., Kentucky.^1,2,5,3,4 He married Mary Catherine Adams, daughter of Byron Lawton Adams and Myrilla Abigail "Rylla" Bailey, on May 4, 1952 at Ede, Nigeria.¹ Lionel Raymon Brothers died on November 6, 1991 at DeLand, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 87.^1,2,5,3,6 He Lionel Raymon Brothers, 87, 1010 N. Pine St., DeLand, died Wednesday, Nov. 6. Born in White Plains, Ky., he moved to DeLand from Nigeria, Africa. He was a missionary for the Southern Baptist Conference in Nigeria. He was a member of First Baptist Church, DeLand. He was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and Meals on Wheels. Survivors: wife, Mary A; son, Raymon T., DeLand; daughters, Mary L. Norvell, Saint Simons Island, Ga., Cathy Lowenstein, Lake City, Doris N. Ward, Hendersonville, N.C; sisters, Verna Rhodes, Altha Rhodes, both of Washington, Prowsie Stuart, LaVerne, Calif., Ruth Edwards, Silver Spring, Md; brother, Shelby L, Madison; eight grandchildren. on November 9, 1991.⁶

     Dabney Marshall Elmore was buried at Ruble Cemetery, Rt. 311, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He MARSHALL ELMORE, son of Jacob, died 28 September 1929.⁵ He was born on September 12, 1868 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Emma Susan Via, daughter of Oscar N. Via and Amanda C. Unknown, on November 9, 1894 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ Dabney Marshall Elmore died on September 28, 1929 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 61.^1,5