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     His Social Security Number was 314-34-6789.² Milo Grant Lane was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.¹ He was born on January 18, 1904 at Indiana.^1,2 He married Virginia Enola "Virgie" Mercer, daughter of Henry B. Mercer and Sarah Margaret Girton, on June 4, 1927.¹ Milo Grant Lane died in September, 1981 at age 77.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 311-07-9470.² Wayne Lynn McCullough was buried at Boone-Hutcheson Cemetery, Reelsville, Putnam Co., Indiana.³ He was born on August 22, 1901 at Indiana.^2,3 He married Zola Fern Mercer, daughter of Henry B. Mercer and Sarah Margaret Girton, on December 3, 1932.^1,3 Wayne Lynn McCullough died on May 12, 1979 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 77.^2,3

     Milo Grant Lane Jr. was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.¹ His Social Security Number was 304-30-0449.⁴ He was born on March 17, 1928 at Putnam Co., Indiana.^1,4 He married Virginia Rose Dowell on August 20, 1949.^1,5 Milo Grant Lane Jr. died in April, 1985 at age 57.^1,4

     Her Social Security Number was 304-30-0954.³ Virginia Rose Dowell was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,2 She was born on March 8, 1929 at Gary, Lake Co., Indiana.^1,3,2 As of August 20, 1949,her married name was Lane.¹ She married Milo Grant Lane Jr., son of Milo Grant Lane and Virginia Enola "Virgie" Mercer, on August 20, 1949.^1,2 Virginia Rose Dowell died on June 5, 2004 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 75.^1,3,2 She BRAZIL -- Virginia R. Lane, 75, of Brazil, died at 7:20 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2004, in Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She had worked for Clay Community Schools, at Van Buren Schools and was well-known as "The Cafeteria Lady". She last worked for Adamson's Laundry as an attendant. She was born March 8, 1929, in Gary to Ralph Dowell and Justine Ilas Dowell. She was married to Milo Lane Jr., and he preceded her in death in April of 1985. She is survived by two sons, John Lane and wife Carol of Anchorage, Alaska; and Jim Lane and wife Jeanie of Brazil; four grandchildren, Christy and Bill Ante, Nathan and Erin Lane, Miranda Lane, and Jonathan Lane and fiancee Jamie Wolfe; two great-grandchildren, Bryant Ante and Austin Lane; one sister Betty Easton and husband Bill of Terre Haute; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ralph and Helen Dowell of Terre Haute and Glen and Barbara Dowell of Brazil; several nieces, nephews and extended family. She also was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Kenny Dowell. She graduated from Brazil High School in the Class of 1947. She was a member of Bridgeton Baptist Church, and enjoyed doing yard work, mushroom hunting and crafts. She was devoted to her children and grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday in French Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in Calcutta Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday prior to services in the funeral home. on July 8, 2004.²

     Howard Cleo Summers was born on December 12, 1915 at Parke Co., Indiana.^3,2 He married Frances Marie Mercer, daughter of Roscoe Melvin Mercer and Bessie Boyd, on February 24, 1940 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,2 Howard Cleo Summers died on November 6, 2010 at Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana, at age 94.^3,2 He TERRE HAUTE — BRAZIL — Howard Cleo Summers, 94, died at 10:31 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Autumn Glen in Greencastle. He was born Dec. 12, 1915, in Parke County, as the son of Oscar and Vallie Mitchell Summers. He left school to begin working in the family coal business. Howard married Frances Mercer on Feb. 24, 1940, in Brazil. Together, they farmed and raised Shorthorn cattle in Clay and Parke counties until he was 92. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Frances Marie Summers, June 25, 2008; and sisters, Opal Ellis and Ethel Green. He is survived by three sons, Eugene Summers (Brenda) of Reelsville, David Summers (Kanene) of Lebanon, and Don Summers of Brazil; grandchildren, Kara Donner of Lebanon, Laura Minor (Jesse) of Reelsville, Kyle Summers (Carrie) of Noblesville, Gena Brock (Adam) of Otterbein, Justin Summers of Lebanon, and Jason Summers and Kelsie Chilton (Shawn), all of Brazil; nine great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Marjorie Adamson (Fred) of Brazil; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at Moore Funeral Home. 142 N. Washington St., in Brazil. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday with Pastors Bob Kumpf and Myron James officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Lena United Methodist Church, 10932 S. Lena Road, Brazil, IN 47834. on November 8, 2010.²

     Edna Ruth Jenkins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 547 Sunset Drive, Madisonville, Monroe Co., Tennessee.^4,2 She was born on May 23, 1918 at Tennessee.^4,2 As of November 19, 1939,her married name was Miles.¹ She married Robert Wilson Miles, son of James Henry Miles and Nellie Ward Poff, on November 19, 1939 at Monroe Co., Tennessee.^1,4,2 Edna Ruth Jenkins died on March 17, 1954 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 35.^4,2,3 She Funeral services will be held here tomorrow for Mrs. Edna Jenkins Miles, whose death in a fire last Wednesday in Winston-Salem, N. C., has been ruled suicide. Mrs. Miles, a government employe and former Madisonville girl and Hiwassee College student, was found dead in her home following a mysterious fire. The fire chief in Winston-Salem earlier indicated that the death was not accidental. She is survived by her husband; parents, Rev. and Mrs. John R. Jenkins; five brothers, Ott, Reed, and Cebe Jenkins, all of Madisonville, Ruel and J. R. Jenkins, both of Chattanooga; seven sisters, Mrs. Ester Giles, Mrs. Isaac Stephens, Mrs. Glenn Crowder and Mrs. R. L. Moses, all of Madisonville, Mrs. J. O. Webb, Chattanooga, Mrs. Carson Hayes, Knoxville, and Mrs. Ed Craze of Georgia. on March 21, 1954.³

     Her Social Security Number was 232-44-2188.³ Lillian Elizabeth Bostian was born on June 2, 1920 at Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina.^1,3,2,4 As of November 19, 1938,her married name was Miles.¹ She married Ward Poff Miles, son of James Henry Miles and Nellie Ward Poff, on November 19, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 Lillian Elizabeth Bostian died on November 5, 2013 at Brandon, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 93.^3,4 She MILES, Lillian Elizabeth (Liba), 93, of Brandon, FL, passed away peacefully in her home on home November 5, 2013. Elizabeth predeceased her beloved husband, Ward, of 72 years, and son, Fred Wilton. She is survived by one son, James William Miles of Lake Mary, one daughter Marsha Graves of Valrico, and one sister, Dorothy Combs (Dip) of Brandon. Elizabeth also had five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Elizabeth was born in Salisbury, North Carolina on June 2, 1920. She and her family moved to Brandon from Bluefield, West Virginia in 1956. She earned her Bachelor's Degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Tampa in 1960, and her Master's Degree from the University of South Florida in 1966. Elizabeth began her 31 year Education career as a teacher at Mango Elementary School and later became an Area Resource Teacher. Subsequently, she became the Supervisor of Elementary Placement for the Hillsborough County School System. She remained in this position until she retired in 1990. Elizabeth was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Brandon. Among her many interests, she was an accomplished Bridge player, quilter and line dancer. She was always surrounded by her loving friends and countless others that loved and adored her. She was truly loved by everyone she touched. The family would like to thank Life Path Hospice and Right at Home, Plant City for all of their love, support and compassion. Our family would like to thank all of Elizabeth's friends and loved ones that spent countless hours bringing food, helping out, and being there to give moral support. You have touched our hearts in so many ways. Our mother will now rest in peace with her beloved husband Ward. on November 8, 2013.⁴

     Fred Wilton Miles was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 14, 1941 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on March 24, 1949 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 8.^4,5 He Eight-year-old Fred Wilton Miles, riding a bicycle, was fatally injured last night about 6:15 o'clock when he was struck by an automobile driven by his father, Ward P. Miles of 322 Mountain View Avenue. The tragic ending to a pleasant afternoon of bicycle riding occurred at the intersection of Mountain View avenue and Gilmer street, only a short distance from the Mile's home. The child, police said, was coasting downhill on Gilmer street and turning onto Mountain View avenue. His father's car approaching him going downhill on Mountain View Avenue skidded, after hitting him, Fred was brought to the Saint Luke's Hospital by his father immediately after the accident. He died of a head injury about 15 minutes after admission to the hospital. Fred was born on February 14, 1941. He was a second grade student at the Memorial school and attended Mrs. Roy Thompson's Sunday school at the Bland Street Methodist church. Surviving Fred are his mother and father, his five-year-old brother, James, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bostian of Bluefield and Mrs. J. H. Miles of Kimball. on March 25, 1949.⁵