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     Merl Paul McClain was buried at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Frankton, Madison Co., Indiana.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 374-01-9508.⁵ He was born on September 22, 1904 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^5,2,4 He married Elsie R. Gross, daughter of Omer Clayton Gross and Ila Belle Mitchell, circa 1924.^6,1,3 Merl Paul McClain died on December 24, 1995 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 91.^5,3,4 He Merl P. McClain, 91, Anderson, died Dec. 24. He was owner and operator of McClaln Plumbing & Heating, retiring in 1989. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Services: 1 p.m. Dec. 28 in Robert D. Loose Funeral Home, South Chapel, Anderson, with calling from noon. Burial: Knights of Pythias International Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, Frankton. He was the widower of Elsie Gross McClaln. Survivors: sisters Rosemary McClaln, Ruth Hannor, Virginia Waymlre. on December 27, 1995.³

     Donna June Gross was buried at Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.³ She was born on September 24, 1924 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^2,3 She died on January 11, 1931 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 6.³

     Dovie Marie Buckles was buried at Emery Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana; Note - Her death certificate and obituary denotes burial in LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery, but she and her husband are in Emery Cemetery, which is attached to the I.O.O.F. in the back of the cemetery.^2,7,3 She was born on July 6, 1904 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^5,2,3 As of September 24, 1924,her married name was Holtsclaw.³ She married Clarence Francis Holtsclaw on September 24, 1924 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^2,3 Dovie Marie Buckles died on June 19, 1961 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 56.^2,3 She Dovie (Mrs. Clarence) Holtsclaw, 56, of LaFontaine, daughter of Mrs. Harry F. Buckles of 2435 Fairview St., Anderson, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday in the Wabash County Hspital. She was born July 6, 1904, at Elwood, where she married Mr. Holtsclaw Sept. 24, 1924. Mrs. Holtsclaw was a member of the Methodist Church, LaFontaine, the LaFountaine Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Ashland Rebekah Lodge. Survivors include: her husband, a daughter, Darlene (Mrs. Harry) Turner of LaFountaine; two grandchildren; a number of nephews and nieces including Donald J. Buckles and Karen Ann Buckles of Anderson; three brothers, Donald Buckles of Anderson, Robert Carl Buckles of Kennewick, Wash., and Vern Ralph Buckles of Fresno, Calif; three sisters, Vivian (Mrs. Basil) Streets of Orestes, Mrs. Bessie Henley of Vincennes and Mrs. May McAuley of Spokane, Wash. Friends will be received after 2 p.m. today in the Brenneman and Hunter Funeral Home, LaFontaine. Services will be conducted in the funeral home at 2 p.m. Wednesday by the Rev. Paul Mitchell of the LaFontaine Methodist Church. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery, LaFontaine. on June 20, 1961.³

     Vivian V. Buckles was buried at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Frankton, Madison Co., Indiana.¹ Her Social Security Number was 305-22-9378.⁷ She was born on February 12, 1906 at Madison Co., Indiana.^7,1,8 As of September 23, 1922,her married name was Street.⁹ She married Basil Wornie Street on September 23, 1922 at Indiana.^5,9 Vivian V. Buckles died on October 21, 1986 at Orestes, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 80.^7,1

     Harry Francis George Buckles was buried at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Frankton, Madison Co., Indiana.¹ He married Dersie Helen Carroll.⁴ Harry Francis George Buckles was born on March 4, 1909 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.¹ He died on July 20, 1940 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 31.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 304-24-1551.⁹ Bessie Elizabeth Buckles was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Vincennes, Knox Co., Indiana.³ Her married name was Henley.⁶ She married Unknown Henley.^6,8,7,3 Bessie Elizabeth Buckles was born on February 28, 1910 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^2,9,3,4 As of circa 1927,her married name was Hughes.¹⁰ She married Melvin Luther Hughes circa 1927.¹⁰ Bessie Elizabeth Buckles and Melvin Luther Hughes were divorced before May, 1948.¹¹ Bessie Elizabeth Buckles died on January 9, 1983 at Vincennes, Knox Co., Indiana, at age 72.^9,3

     Her married name was McAuley.² Jeneve May Buckles married Unknown McAuley.^2,3 Jeneve May Buckles was born on July 2, 1912 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^1,4 As of circa 1929,her married name was McNeal.⁶ She married Henry D. McNeal circa 1929.⁶ Jeneve May Buckles died on August 17, 1973 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 61.³

     His Social Security Number was 310-03-2532.¹³ Robert Carl Buckles was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Packwood, Lewis Co., Washington.¹⁰ He was born on January 12, 1917 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^3,13,7,9,10 He married Dorothy Mae Albee in October, 1940 at Snohomish Co., Washington.⁸ Robert Carl Buckles died on May 16, 1989 at Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington, at age 72.^4,13,10

     His Social Security Number was 313-18-9684.⁹ Vern Ralph Lewis Buckles was born on January 25, 1924 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^6,9,4,5 He married Ruby Lucille Simpson on February 25, 1943 at Indiana.^6,10 Vern Ralph Lewis Buckles died on September 7, 2004 at Arcadia, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 80.^6,9 He Vern Ralph Lewis Buckles, 80, of Indio died Sept. 7, 2004, in Arcadia. He was born Jan. 25, 1924, to Frank and Cecile Buckles in Anderson, Ind. He married Ruby Simpson on Feb. 25, 1943, in Indiana. A driver and business agent with Greyhound Bus Lines until 1980, he then owned and operated the Greyhound agency in Indio for several years. He was a member of Indian Palms Country Club in Indio. He is survived by two daughters, Kathyleen B. Morgan of Alhambra and Pamela Buckles Masen of Arcadia; three sons (should be grandsons), Justin Buckles Masen and John Masen of Arcadia and Robert Morgan of Alhambra; his brother, Donald Buckles of Anderson, Ind; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Buckles. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Indian Palms Country Club, Palm Terrace Room, in Indio. Arrangements are under the direction of Zook Mortuary of Monrovia. on September 20, 2004.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 313-03-2949.⁶ Basil Wornie Street was buried at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Frankton, Madison Co., Indiana.^2,4 He was born on August 12, 1901 at Madison Co., Indiana.^6,4,5 He married Vivian V. Buckles, daughter of Harry Franklin "Frank" Buckles and Jessie Cecile Mitchell, on September 23, 1922 at Indiana.^7,3 Basil Wornie Street died on August 31, 1975 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 74.^2,4 He Alexandria - Basil W. Street, 74, Rt. 3, died Sunday morning at Community Hospital in Anderson. Surviving with the wife Vivian, are a son, Billy Joe Street, Elwood; a brother, Wayne Street, Summitville; a sister, Chloye Brunner, Rigdon, and four grandchildren, Jeff Allen, Robin, Shari and Donna Street. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Alexandria Church of God with the Rev. Dwight McCurdy officiating. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery in Frankton. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at the Noffze Funeral Home. on September 2, 1975.²

     Henry D. McNeal was buried at Huntsville Cemetery, Fall Creek, Madison Co., Indiana.² His Social Security Number was 305-10-6298.³ He was born on December 29, 1906 at Indiana.³ He married Jeneve May Buckles, daughter of Harry Franklin "Frank" Buckles and Jessie Cecile Mitchell, circa 1929.¹ Henry D. McNeal died on April 25, 1997 at Indiana at age 90.³

     Maxtine Buckles was born on November 28, 1914 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^1,2 She Not enumerated with her family in the 1920 Census on January 13, 1920.³

     Donald "Don" Buckles Donald Buckles, 81, of Anderson, passed away November 20, 2013 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was born January 12, 1932 in Madison County and lived here most of his life. He worked as an assistant vice-president with Citizens Banking Company, and then with Key Bank, retiring in 1994 after 28 years of service. Donald served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of Valley Grove Freewill Baptist Church, Fellowship Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, Murat Shrine Temple, Madison County Shrine Club, Anderson Noon Exchange Club, serving as treasurer for many years, and "The Romeo Club," a group of gentlemen who solved world problems one cup of coffee at a time. He is survived by four children, Donald J. Buckles of San Antonio, TX, Karen (Buckles) Arndt of Fremont, and Jennifer R. Smith and Jane A. Pinaire, both of McCordsville; six grandchildren, Carrie Arndt, Andrew Arndt, Kevin Arndt, Markus Buckles, Lucas Buckles, and Binyamin Ohayon; one great-grandson, Abraham Arndt; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his two wives, Janet M. Buckles and Connie J. Buckles; his parents, Frank and Jessie Buckles; and seven brothers and sisters.⁵ He was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.⁶ He married Janet Mae Lauber.⁵ Donald "Don" Buckles was born on January 12, 1932 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.^3,5 He married Connie J. Wilson on January 25, 1980 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.^4,5 Donald "Don" Buckles died on November 20, 2013 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 81.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 313-14-2623.⁴ Ruby Lucille Simpson was born on December 14, 1919 at Harrisburg, Saline Co., Illinois.^2,4,3 As of February 25, 1943,her married name was Buckles.¹ She married Vern Ralph Lewis Buckles, son of Harry Franklin "Frank" Buckles and Jessie Cecile Mitchell, on February 25, 1943 at Indiana.^1,2 Ruby Lucille Simpson died on November 16, 2002 at Indio, Riverside Co., California, at age 82.^2,4 She Ruby Lucille Buckles, 82, formerly of Harrisburg, died Nov.16, 2002, in Indio, Calif. Ruby was born Dec. 14, 1919 in Harrisburg. Her parents were Cecil and Eleanor Simpson. She is survived by her husband, Vern Buckles, and by her two daughters, Kathy Morgan and Pamela Buckles-Masen, and her grandson, Justin Masen. on November 25, 2002.²

     William Grant Barnett was buried at Floral Park Cemetery, 3659 Cossell Road, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^3,4 He and Martha Ethel Stout were divorced.³ William Grant Barnett was born on May 14, 1864 at Putnam Co., Indiana; His marriage certificate has a birth year of 1872.^1,3 He married Martha Ethel Stout, daughter of Job "Jobe" Stout and Matilda Mary Love, on December 9, 1908 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,5 William Grant Barnett died on February 23, 1944 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 79.^3,4 He William G. Barnett, 79 years old, died Wednesday night in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Cobb, 742 North Belle Vieu place. A native of Putnam county, he had been a resident of lndianapolis 12 years. Funeral services will be at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Conkle funeral home. Burial will be in Floral Park cemetery. Survivors besides Mrs. Cobb are five other daughtrrs, Mrs. Vera Whitlock, Mrs. Flossie Baloff, Mrs. Mary R. Drake and Mrs. Marie Rich, all of Indianapolis, and Miss Anna Barnett of Putnanville; five sons, William Barnett, Levi Barnett, Joe Barnett and Floyd Barnett, all of Indianapolis, and Gerald Barnett, who is stationed in Colorado with the army; two brothers, James Barnett of Manhattan and John Barnett of Brazil; 19 grandchildren, and lO great-grandchildren. on February 25, 1944.⁴

     Jesse Purl "Jessie" Clem was buried at Brookside Cemetery, Windfall Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.^3,2,4 His Social Security Number was 314-05-5260.⁷ He was born on February 11, 1911 at Hortonville, Hamilton Co., Indiana.^3,2,5,7,6,8 He married May Vernell Malston, daughter of James William Malston and Lula Pearl Stout, on November 5, 1934 at Indiana.^9,2,5,3 Jesse Purl "Jessie" Clem died on November 17, 1976 at Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 65.^3,2 He Jessie Purl Clem, 65, Windfall, died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday at Tipton County Memorial Hospital following an illness of three years. Born in Hamilton County on Feb. 11, 1911, he was the son of Carl and Mary Alice George Clem. Mr. Clem moved to Windfall 35 years ago. He was married to Vernel Malston in 1934. She died in 1973. He was retired from the Continental Steel Corp., Kokomo and was a member of the Hazel Dell Friends Church. He is survived by a son, Junior Clem of Windfall; four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Eloise) Mullens, Mrs. Judy Wright, and Mrs. Loretta Grubb, all of Windfall, and Mrs. Phyllis Fletcher of Tipton; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Johnson of Windfall and Mrs. Murl Niccum of Swayzee; three brothers, James Clem of Crawfordsville, Richard Clem of Marble Falls, Tex., and Robert Clem; and 16 grandchildren. One daughter and a brother are deceased. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hazel Dell Friends Church. Rev. Larry Truitt will officiate and burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, Windfall. on November 18, 1976.²