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     Claude Garland Bruce was buried at Rowan Memorial Park, 4126 U.S. Highway 601 N, Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina.^7,3,6 His Social Security Number was 226-01-1646.⁸ He was born on September 24, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,2,3,4,5,6 He married Muriel Thelma Gearhart, daughter of Maurice Morgan Gearhart and Bertha Ann Branson, circa 1953.^9,1,3,10 Claude Garland Bruce died on September 22, 2000 at Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, at age 83.^8,2,3,6 He BRUCE, Claude Garland, 83, of Salisbury, N.C. passed away Friday, September 22, 2000 at the Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, N.C. Mr. Bruce was born on September 24, 1916 in Roanoke. He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel T. and Clara Sink Bruce. Mr. Bruce was the Chief Engineer at the Hefner VA Medical Center before retiring in 1981 after 34 years of service. He was in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the South Pacific during WWII. He was a member of Enon Baptist Church and a mason. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Muriel Gearhart Bruce; sons, Edwin Dale Bruce, of Salisbury, N.C., Claude A. Bruce, of Lewisville, N.C., Michael L. Bruce, of Turkey Creek, K.Y. and Jan G. Bruce, of Salem; one brother, Roy Bruce, of Fla; sisters, Juanita B. Morris, of Roanoke and Dorothy B. Spencer, of Sebastian, Fla; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 2 p.m. at Summersett Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Trexler officiating. Interment will follow in Rowan Memorial Park with Military Honors conducted by the Rowan County Veterans Council. Friends may visit Monday, September 25, 2000 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Summersett Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Enon Baptist Church (1875 Enon Church Road, Salisbury, N.C. 28147) or Nazareth Children's Home (P.O. Box 1438, Rockwell, N.C. 28138-9985). on September 24, 2000.³

     His Social Security Number was 490-10-0254.⁸ Wilfred Anderson Norwood Sr. was buried at Paradise Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper Co., Missouri.⁵ He was born on April 3, 1915 at Gays Mills, Crawford Co., Wisconsin.^8,4 He married Creta Hern on December 31, 1939 at Jasper Co., Missouri.² Wilfred Anderson Norwood Sr. died on October 21, 1999 at Missouri at age 84.⁸

     Maxine Winifred Norwood was buried at Park Cemetery, 801 Baker Blvd., Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 496-10-5112.⁵ She was born on March 3, 1919 at Gays Mills, Crawford Co., Wisconsin.^4,5,3 As of October 22, 1939,her married name was Law.² She married Robert Dale Law on October 22, 1939 at Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.^2,3 Maxine Winifred Norwood died on October 25, 2011 at Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri, at age 92.^4,5,3 She Maxine Winifred Law, 92, Carthage, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at St. Luke's Care Center, Carthage, following an extended illness. Maxine was born March 3, 1919, at Gay's Mill, Wis., to the late Earl and Mabel (Anderson) Norwood. She later moved to Carthage, where she graduated from Carthage High School. She married Robert D. Law on Oct. 22, 1939, in Carthage. Two children were born to this union. Robert preceded her on June 14, 1991. Maxine worked at Steward's Studio for many years as a film developer. She enjoyed doing crafts; painting; and ceramics. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Carthage, where she was involved with the Golden Horizons. She was also a volunteer for Meals On Wheels. Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded by a daughter, Darlene Gilbreath; and by two brothers, Wilfred Norwood and Earl Gene Norwood. She is survived by her son, Dale (Patty) Law, Carthage; a son-in-law, Frank Gilbreath; four grandchildren, Lori (Joel) Terry, Mark Gilbreath, Scot (Tammy) Gilbreath and Keith Law; three great-grandchildren; sistersin-law, Patricia Norwood, Carthage, and Reba Law, Sarcoxie, Mo; other relatives and friends. on October 27, 2011.³

     His Social Security Number was 495-30-7389.² Earl Gene Norwood was buried at Park Cemetery, 801 Baker Blvd., Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.^7,8 He was born on September 14, 1929 at Missouri.^1,2,7 He married Patricia Jane Wheeler on October 26, 1956 at Jasper Co., Missouri.^3,7 Earl Gene Norwood died on May 25, 2000 at Missouri at age 70.^2,7

     Her Social Security Number was 505-54-2572.² Inez Dianna Bush was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.³ She was born on July 13, 1900.^2,3 As of August 22, 1937,her married name was Grossman.¹ She married Morgan Francis/Frances Grossman on August 22, 1937.^1,4 Inez Dianna Bush died on August 21, 1984 at age 84.³

     Her Social Security Number was 521-52-4435.⁷ Ardis Evelyn Adamson was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, 14800 Old Brighton Road, Brighton, Adams Co., Colorado.^1,8,9 She was born on June 17, 1917 at Angus, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,8,7,9,2 As of February 4, 1938,her married name was Stiles.¹ She married Woodrow Elvan Stiles on February 4, 1938 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,8,5,10,6 Ardis Evelyn Adamson died on September 16, 1999 at Brighton, Adams Co., Colorado, at age 82.^1,8,7,9 She ARDIS EVELYN STILES, 82, of Brighton died Sept. 16. Services were Sept. 20, with burial at Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs. Stiles was born in Angus, Neb., on June 17, 1917. She married Woodrow Stiles, 1938. Together, they owned and operated A-1 Appliance Service in Brighton. She was a bookkeeper. Survivors include her husband; daughters Linda Lane of Colorado Springs, Margie Neff of California, Judith Brooks of Wheat Ridge; sister Bonnie Sandborn of Nevada; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. on September 22, 1999.⁸

     Woodrow Elvan Stiles was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, 14800 Old Brighton Road, Brighton, Adams Co., Colorado.² His Social Security Number was 507-14-3819.⁶ He Woodrow Elvan Stiles of Denver, and formerly of Brighton, CO died April 20, 2002, in Denver. On April 24 funeral services were held at Rice Mortuary in Brighton. There was cremation. Woodrow, the son of Herman E. and Stella (Bruce) Stiles, was born June 6, 1918, in Nora, Nebraska. He graduated from Nora High School in 1935 and married Ardis Adamson on Feb. 4, 1938, in Nelson, Nebraska. He and Ardis moved to Colorado in 1939 where he farmed and ranched near Brighton and Kiowa in Elbert County. In 1963 he and Ardis opened and operated A-1 Appliance Service in Brighton and later from their home in Thornton. After living in the Denver area, they returned to Brighton in 1992 until Ardis' death in 1999. He is survived by his daughters, Linda (Bill) Lane of Peyton, Margie (Ray) Neff of Brighton, and Judy Brooks of Wheatridge; son, Jim (Paddy) Stiles of Laguna Niguel, California; sisters-in-law, Meta Stiles of Nelson, Nebraska, and Bonnie (Dick) Sandborn of Carson City, Nevada; brother-in-law, Ben Koch, of Arvada; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ardis; his parents; two brothers, Bruce and Warren Stiles; one sister, Ruby Koch; and grandson Mark Brooks.³ He was born on June 6, 1918 at Nora, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^6,2,3,4,5 He married Ardis Evelyn Adamson, daughter of Vernie Albertis Adamson and Berneice Mildred Kinneson, on February 4, 1938 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,7,8,3,9 Woodrow Elvan Stiles died on April 20, 2002 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 83.^1,6,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 508-14-1378.⁸ Raymond Francis Bennett was buried at Fort Laramie Cemetery, Fort Laramie, Goshen Co., Wyoming.⁴ He was born on December 15, 1916 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^8,4,6,9 He married Georgia Ellen Slife on January 23, 1943 at St. Louis, Missouri.^4,5,10 Raymond Francis Bennett died on June 2, 1982 at Wyoming at age 65.^8,4,9

     Ruby Luella Bennett was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.^6,7 Her Social Security Number was 506-58-3041.⁵ Her married name was Williams.⁶ She married Cecil James Williams.⁶ Ruby Luella Bennett was born on September 9, 1918 at Peru, Nemcha Co., Nebraska.^8,5,7 She died on December 4, 1996 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, at age 78.^8,5,6,7 She Williams - Ruby L., 78, Lincoln, died Wednesday (12/4/96). Born, Peru. Retired clerk, cashier, Four Star Drug, 13 years. Member, Warren United Methodist Church. Lived on farm near Davenport, 1933-64. Active in church and school. Worked with youth of Davenport Methodist Church. Secretary, Davenport High School PTA. Longtime employee, Hardinger Drug Store, Davenport. Survivors: husband, Cecil; sons, daughters-in-law, Edward W. and Cleo, Albuquerque, N.M., Larry and Ann, Lincoln; daughter, Sharon Andersen, Lincoln; sisters, brother-in-law, Jean Knaus, Mitchell, Nadine and Ralph Hancock, Hills City, S.D; six grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; two brothers; one sister. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Warren United Methodist Church, 1205 N. 45th St. The Rev. Dr. Keith W. Johnson. Fairview Cemetery. on December 5, 1996.⁶

     Burtis Irene Bennett was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 507-24-7980.⁶ Her married name was Krentz.¹ She married Walter Krentz.¹ Burtis Irene Bennett was born on February 25, 1924 at Nehoma, Nebraska.^6,2,5 She died on March 12, 1990 at Nebraska at age 66.^6,5

     Robert Grover "Bobby" Bennett was buried at Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary and Cemetery, 2739 Panama Lane, Bakersfield, Kern Co., California.⁶ His Social Security Number was 505-24-1986.³ He married Geneva Mae Unknown.⁶ Robert Grover "Bobby" Bennett was born on September 8, 1927 at Bradshaw, York Co., Nebraska.^3,4,5,8,6 He died on December 23, 1992 at Kern Co., California, at age 65.^3,4,8,6

     Juanita "Jean" Bennett was born on January 25, 1930 at York Co., Nebraska.^1,4 As of July 5, 1947,her married name was Knaus.⁴ She married Leo Knaus on July 5, 1947 at Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.^2,5,4

     His Social Security Number was 501-14-4904.⁷ Walter William Kastner Jr. was buried at Forman Cemetery, Forman, Sargent Co., North Dakota.^2,5 He married Marcella Marie Nelson.⁸ Walter William Kastner Jr. was born on January 21, 1922 at Winifred, Fergus Co., Montana.^7,3,4,5,9 He died on July 13, 1986 at Fargo, Cass Co., North Dakota, at age 64.^7,5,9

     Lila Fern Norwood was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.³ Her married name was Graetz.⁷ She married Francis David Graetz.⁷ Lila Fern Norwood was born on November 2, 1915 at Mount Clare, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^3,5 She died on August 22, 1969 at age 53.³ She Lila Fern Graetz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Norwood of Superior was born at Mt. Clare, Nebraska November 2, 1915. She passed away August 22, 1969. Memorial Services were held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday August 24, 1969 at the Holly Hills Bible Church with the Reverend Ron Merryman officiating. Music was by the Holly Hills Bible Church. Interment was made Tuesday morning, August 28, 1969 in the Cemetery at Superior, Nebraska. on August 28, 1969.³

     Her Social Security Number was 508-22-2023.⁷ Wilma Jean Adamson was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, 14800 Old Brighton Road, Brighton, Adams Co., Colorado.⁴ She was born on March 5, 1924 at Nora, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^4,8,7 As of September 27, 1946,her married name was Chinn.^2,3 She married Archie Raymond Chinn on September 27, 1946 at Mankato, Jewell Co., Kansas.^2,3 Wilma Jean Adamson died on January 10, 1985 at Center, Rio Grande Co., Colorado, at age 60.^4,8

     Betty Albertis Adamson was buried at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Road, Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona.⁷ She was born on February 22, 1928 at Nora, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.³ As of July 6, 1947,her married name was Obert.³ She married Glenn Edward Obert on July 6, 1947.³ As of 1959,her married name was Nordbrock.³ Betty Albertis Adamson married Gene Lyle Nordbrock in 1959.^2,3 Betty Albertis Adamson died on August 12, 1967 at Truth or Concequences, Sierra Co., New Mexico, at age 39.^2,3,8 She NORDBROCK, Betty A., 39, of 6644 E. Paseo San Ciro, died August 12th in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Survived by sons, Darrel L., Gordon D., and Michael E. Obert; sisters, Mrs. Bonnie Sandborn, of La Habra, Calif., Mrs. Ardis Stiles, of Breighton, Col., Mrs. Wilma Chmn, of Hudson, Col. on August 16, 1967.⁸ She Word was received here Sunday night by relatives that Mr. and Mrs. Gene Nordbrock of Tuckson, Ariz., and a cousin, Bonnie Nordbrock of Minden, were killed when the private plane piloted by Gene Nordbrock, 35, crashed in the foothills of the Black Range Mountains in central New Mexico Saturday night. The Sierra County Sheriff's office said the plane apparently crashed in a thunderstorm. The plane was reported enroute from Dalhart, Texas to Tucson. The wrecked aircraft was spotted about noon Sunday. Mrs. Nordbrock, 39, is the former Betty Adamson, a graduate of Nelson High School with the class of 1946. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Adamson who now live at Hudson, Colo., but formerly were residents of the Nelson community. Betty is the niece of Mrs. Roma Cannon and Mrs. Cecil Spurling. Mr. and Mrs. Nordbrock had visited in the Vernie Adamson home earlier last week. Survivors include Mrs. Nordbrock's three sons of a previous marriage, and Mr. Nordbrock's two sons also of a previous marriage. Mrs. Nordbrock's two sisters, (Ardis) Mrs. Woodrow Stiles of Brighton, Colo., and (Wilma Jean) Mrs. Archie Chinn of Hudson, Col. went to New Mexico after hearing of the crash and are now in Tucson where funeral services are being held at 10:00 a.m. this Thursday morning. on August 17, 1967.⁴

     Jean Lavonne Bennett was buried at Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.¹ She was born on September 27, 1927 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.¹ She died on December 8, 1927 at Hastings, Adams Co., Nebraska.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 708-01-7844.³ Dorothy Maude Blevins was buried at Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.^2,4 She was born on October 27, 1917 at Surprise, Butler Co., Nebraska.^3,4,2 As of March 2, 1938,her married name was Grossman.⁵ She married Kenneth James Grossman, son of Morgan Francis/Frances Grossman and Alpha Nevada Oldham, on March 2, 1938 at Mankato, Jewell Co., Kansas.^4,1,2 Dorothy Maude Blevins died on January 9, 1992 at Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 74.^3,4,1,2 She Dorothy Maude Blevins Grossman, 74, died Thursday at Brodstone Memorial Nuckolls County Hospital. Services were Saturday at the Church of Christ, Angus, with Herbert Steen officiating. Burial was in the Edgar Cemetery. Mrs. Grossman was born Oct.27,1917, the first of five children born to Andy and Florence Tolliver Blevins. She attended Angus Grade School and graduated from Edgar High School in 1934. She married Kenneth James Grossman on March 2, 1938, at Mankato. To this union four children were born. They lived their entire married life, until retirement, on the farm in the Angus Community. In 1980, they moved to Nelson. Mrs. Grossman was a longtime member of the Church of Christ. She taught Sunday school and Bible school and was a member of the church's board of directors. She was a charter member of the Friendship Extension Club and was a 4-H leader for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Dean Blevins, and an infant son, Richard James. She is survived by her husband, son, Kenneth Lynn, Gravois Mills, Mo., twins, Dwight Leonard, Seward, and Mrs. Dorrel Lipker (Dorothy LeAnn), Oak, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two sisters, Irene Blevins Melvin and Nora Blevins Wehrman, Nelson, and a brother, Don Blevins, Edgar. Klawitter-Price Funeral Home, Nelson, was in charge of the arrangements. on January 16, 1992.²

     Ida Jane Croom was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.^4,5 She was born on February 22, 1873 at Caddo Gap, Montgomery Co., Arkansas.^2,4,5 As of June 15, 1889,her married name was Caldwell.⁵ She married Albert H. "Adlai" Caldwell, son of Amos P. Caldwell and Rebecca Jane Hendricks, on June 15, 1889 at Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.⁵ Ida Jane Croom died on September 11, 1958 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas, at age 85.^4,5 She Ida Jane Caldwell Taylor of Oxford, a daughter of the late Wiley F. and Jane Pearson Croom, was born February 22, 1873 at Caddo Gap, Arkansas and passed away at a Little Rock hospital September 11, 1958 at the age of 85 years, 6 months and 20 days. She was married at Oxford June 15, 1889 to Albert H. Caldwell, who predeceased her in death by 25 years, having passed away June 10, 1933. Mrs Caldwell was remarried in September of 1933 to Steve W. Taylor, who passed away March 14, 1958. The deceased is survived by seven children, two sons, Claude A. Caldwell of Melbourne and Adlai H. Caldwell of Kansas City, Mo; and five daughters, Mrs. O. C. Martin "Effie" of Oxford, Mrs. J. B. Ballard "Virgie" Calico Rock, Mrs. J. H. Stockton "Olive" Oxford, Mrs. Davis Patterson "Vera" Little Rock and Miss Ruby Jane Caldwell of Union City, Tenn. Other survivors include three brothers, Grover C. Croom, Little Rock, Adlai S. Croom, Searcy and Tom W. Croom of Texas; and two sisters, Mrs Susie Thompson, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs Anna Davis of Pasco, Washington. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She became a member of the Church of Christ when only a child of thirteen years of age and lived a true consistent Christian until the end. She was loyal and faithful companion of the home, a loving and devoted mother, a true friend and a kind neighbor, who will be greatly missed in her home, her church and the community. Most of her life was spent in Oxford and she had many friends here. Memorial services were held Sunday afternoon at the Oxford Church of Christ with Elder T. H. Sherrell officiating. Concluding services and burial were in the Oxford Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Service of Salem. Casket Bearers were: Andy Hatman, Ivan Welch, Doyle Wayne Martin, Jimmy Caldwell, Gale Caldwell and Conner Ballard. on September 18, 1958.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 443-26-3458.⁵ Mary Olive Caldwell was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.⁶ Her married name was Stockton.³ She married John W./H. Stockton.^6,4 Mary Olive Caldwell was born on December 24, 1894 at Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.^2,3,5 As of July 24, 1910,her married name was Webb.⁷ She married Thomas Leonard Webb on July 24, 1910 at Fulton Co., Arkansas.⁷ Mary Olive Caldwell and Thomas Leonard Webb were divorced before 1930.⁸ Mary Olive Caldwell died on December 29, 1968 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 74.^2,3

     Claude Augustus Caldwell was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.⁷ His Social Security Number was 432-46-6645.⁸ He married Henrietta A. Jones.⁹ Claude Augustus Caldwell was born on September 13, 1899 at Arkansas.^1,8,2 He died in February, 1963 at age 63.⁸

     Rubye Jane Caldwell was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.¹ Her Social Security Number was 412-52-0931.⁷ She was born on November 20, 1901 at Arkansas.^3,7 She died in June, 1986 at age 84.⁷

     Vera Marie Caldwell was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 430-72-9896.⁶ She was born on March 17, 1905 at Izard Co., Arkansas.^6,4 As of circa 1924,her married name was Patterson.⁷ She married Davis Stroud Patterson circa 1924.^7,5 Vera Marie Caldwell died on October 19, 1992 at Rogers, Benton Co., Arkansas, at age 87.^6,4

     Effie Jane Caldwell was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.³ Her Social Security Number was 431-19-1468.⁵ She was born on October 5, 1890 at Arkansas.^5,6,7,3 As of July 24, 1909,her married name was Martin.² She married Oler Cleveland Martin on July 24, 1909 at Fulton Co., Arkansas.^7,2,3,4 Effie Jane Caldwell died on June 13, 1973 at age 82.^2,3

     Virgie Lee Caldwell was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 538-18-1103.⁵ She was born on November 4, 1892 at Arkansas.^6,5 As of September 8, 1909,her married name was Ballard.² She married John Barton Ballard on September 8, 1909 at Izard Co., Arkansas.^3,2 Virgie Lee Caldwell died in October, 1979 at Arkansas at age 86.⁵