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     Maud Isletta Laird was born in November 1873 at Iowa. She married John Alexander Altwegg circa 1892. Maud Isletta Laird died on 25 April 1907 at Kossuth Co., IA, at age 33. She was buried in April 1907 at Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., IA.

     William Laird married Margaret E. Shaw, daughter of Warren Shaw and Mary E. Flager, on 27 April 1915, No children as of 1926.¹ William Laird lived in 1926 at Elkader, Clayton Co., IA.¹

     Alton Lucian Lairmer was born on 6 September 1923 at Texas.¹ He was the son of George Roy Larimer and Vera Gladys Williams.¹ Alton Lucian Lairmer began military service on 23 May 1942 WW II service, U.S. Navy, service on USS Pellas and USS Whiteside. Discharded 12 DEC 1945. A second enlistment from 19 JUL 1949-30 DEC 1950. Per headstone application. He lived in 1949 at San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX, firefighter, per city directory. He married Lillian Sue Carlile in January 1956 at New Mexico; License issuance reported in the 15 JAN 1956 edition of the Carlsbad Current-Argus, Carlsbad, New Mexico, page 23 (Newspapers.com). Alton Lucian Lairmer lived in 1962 at 124 East "J" Street, Monahans, Ward Co., TX. He died on 8 July 1962 at Midland Memorial Hospital, Midland, Midland Co., TX, at age 38. Cause of death:

San Angelo Standard-Times, San Angelo, Texas; Monday, 9 JUL 1962, page 1 (Genealogybank.com):

GUNSHOTS FATAL

Monahans Man Slain On Street

Standard-Times News Service
MONAHANS—A used car dealer said here Sunday he shot and killed a man because his own life had been threatened.

Alton Lairmer, 38, who lost both his hands in an oil field accident in 1954, was shot down while his auto was being serviced at a gas station shortly before noon Sunday.

Brooks Estes, 45, Monahans used car dealer, was arrested and charged with assault with intent to murder.

Lairmer, shot three times, died at 7:50 p.m. Sunday in Midland Memorial Hospital following a two-stage four-hour operation.

He had been wounded once in the base of his throat and twice in the head. He never regained consciousness after being shot

“He had threatened me,” Estes told the Standard-Times in an interview Sunday night. “He said, ‘I’ll take care of you.’”

Estes was charged in Peace Justice W. A. Gotcher’s felony docket and later posted $3,500 bond. The attempted murder charge had not been changed Sunday night.

“It’s been brewing for a long time,” Estes said of his trouble with Lairmer. “I have tried to ward him off for quite awhile.”

When asked what Lairmer had against him, Estes said:

“I doubt if he even knows himself.”

Rumors in Monahans were that Lairmer and Estes had had a difference of opinion concerning policies. Estes is the nephew of Ward County Judge Carl D. (Toon) Estes.

Estes said “I don’t know how much that had to do with it.”

The used car dealer said he had given a statement concerning the shooting to ward County Dist. Atty. R. B. McGowen Jr.

The shooting occurred at a Texaco Service Station at 416 E. Sealy St. in Monahans.

Witnesses said Lairmer was having his automobile serviced when Estes drove up to a gas pump.

Lairmer walked to the pump near the rear of Estes’ auto.

In a statement, Estes quoted Lairmer as saying, “Get out.”

Witnesses said Estes got out, approached Lairmer and fired one shot which knocked Lairmer to the ground, then fired several more shots at the victim while he was lying on the ground.

Sheriff’s officers said four bullets had been fired from the .22-caliber revolver and apparently two others misfired.

Ward County Sheriff W. B. (Blackie) McNerlin said Estes had hooks as replacements for his hands and used them to drive his auto.

Lairmer underwent two hours of emergency treatment at Ward County Memorial Hospital in Monahans, then was transferred by ambulance to Midland Memorial Hospital. The body was taken to Newnie W. Ellis Funeral Home in Midland.

One of Lairmer’s arms ended at the elbow and the other had been severed near the shoulder. He reportedly lost both arms in an oil field accident in 1954.

Lairmer had spent seven years in the Navy.

Survivors include his wife.

He was buried in July 1962 at Monahans Memorial Cemetery, Monahans, Ward Co., TX, Findagrave #110335407.

     Daniel Hubert Lairmore was born on 4 November 1914 at Otoe Co., NE.¹ He was the son of Samuel Larimore and Mary Stoll. Daniel Hubert Lairmore married Ruby M. Speers, daughter of Guy Allen Speers and Rosella May Summers, on 18 September 1937 at Vancouver, Clark Co., WA. Daniel Hubert Lairmore lived on 16 October 1940 at Virginia, Gage Co., NE. He began military service WW II service, U.S. Army, Cpl., European Theatre, Bronze Star. He died on 20 December 1995 at Winslow, Washington Co., AR, at age 81. He was buried in December 1995 at Conley Cemetery, Mountainburg, Crawford Co., AR, Findagrave #70193751.

     Earl Lairmore was born on 14 June 1909 at Otoe Co., NE.¹ He was the son of Samuel Larimore and Mary Stoll.¹ Earl Lairmore began military service on 17 April 1942 WW II service, enlisted, U.S. Army, PFC, released 17 MAY 1946. He died on 11 August 1986 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, at age 77. He was buried in August 1986 at Conley Cemetery, Mountainburg, Crawford Co., AR, Findagrave #70193755.
Note: Did not marry.

     Frank Lairmore was born on 15 May 1900 at Franklin Co., NE, WW II draft registration.¹ He was the son of Samuel Larimore and Mary Stoll.¹ Frank Lairmore married Estella V. Slade, daughter of Colonel Slade and Emma McInyre. Frank Lairmore lived on 14 February 1942 at Cozad, Dawson Co., NE, WW II draft registration. He died in 1978. He was buried in 1978 at Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, Findagrave #173735822.

     Grace Lairmore was born on 27 December 1895 at Lorton, Otoe Co., NE, per SS Application record -- 1900 census shows 1894.^1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Larimore and Mary Stoll.¹ Grace Lairmore married Fred Frank Seeman. Grace Lairmore lived on 8 April 1930 at South Palmyra Precinct, Otoe Co., NE, farming.² She died on 7 January 1992 at Otoe Co., NE, at age 96 per SSDI, last residence Palmyra. She was buried in January 1992 at Rosewood Cemetery, Palmyra, Otoe Co., NE, Findagrave #65903216.

     Guy E. Lairmore was born in 1922. He was the son of Frank Lairmore and Estella V. Slade. Guy E. Lairmore married Dorothy Larene Carbaugh, daughter of Jesse Owen Carbaugh and Edna Irene (?). Guy E. Lairmore died in 2000. He was buried in 2000 at Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, Findagrave #173736103.

     Harry Lairmore was born on 29 November 1893 at Nebraska WW I draft registration -- 1900 census shows 1982.¹ He was the son of Samuel Larimore and Mary Stoll.¹ Harry Lairmore died on 22 September 1977 at age 83. He was buried in September 1977 at Vesta Cemetery, Johnson Co., NE, Findagrave #55315077.

     Pearl Lairmore was born on 13 September 1912 at Otoe Co., NE.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Larimore and Mary Stoll.¹ Pearl Lairmore married Frank Joseph Penkava, son of Martin Penkava and Mary Svoboda.² Pearl Lairmore lived between April 1935 and April 1940 at Sherman Twp., Gage Co., NE.² She lived in 1981 at Mountainburg, Crawford Co., AR. She died on 18 May 2013 at Elkhorn, Douglas Co., NE, at age 100.

     Roger D. Lairmore was born on 11 May 1962. He was the son of Guy E. Lairmore and Dorothy Larene Carbaugh. Roger D. Lairmore died on 16 July 1979 at Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN, at age 17. He was buried in July 1979 at Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, Findagrave #176512614.

     Roy Lairmore was born on 30 March 1907 at Otoe Co. (probably), NE.¹ He was the son of Samuel Larimore and Mary Stoll.¹ Roy Lairmore married Verna Mittan, no children. After Verna's death, Roy remarried to Ferdella Morris. Roy Lairmore died on 13 August 1989 at age 82. He was buried in August 1989 at Virginia Cemetery, Virginia, Gage Co., NE, Findagrave #72725894.

     Samuel Lairmore was born on 8 March 1896 at Franklin Co. (probably), NE, per 1900 census -- obituary and Findagrave.com memorial say 1898.¹ He was the son of Samuel Larimore and Mary Stoll.¹ Samuel Lairmore married Florence Vivian Bostik, daughter of Anton Bostik and Josephine M. Vokach, on 22 December 1934 at Sidney, Fremont Co., IA, no children. Florence remarried to Orvey A. Rose in NOV 1950 and had a daughter, Terri L. Rose, b. 24 JUN 1954 and d. 27 AUG 2007. Samuel Lairmore began military service WW II service, U.S. Army. He and Florence Vivian Bostik were divorced circa 1950; Florence changed her name back to Bostik on her Social Security account in NOV 1950, apparently as a result of a divorce. Samuel Lairmore died in 1982 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE. He was buried in 1982 at Virginia Cemetery, Virginia, Gage Co., NE.

     Tom Lairmore was born on 21 April 1902 at Unadilla, Otoe Co., NE.¹ He was the son of Samuel Larimore and Mary Stoll.¹ Tom Lairmore died on 21 June 1976 at Gage Co., NE, at age 74. He was buried in June 1976 at Virginia Cemetery, Virginia, Gage Co., NE, Findagrave #72725897.

     Violet Marie Lairmore was born in 1925. She was the daughter of Frank Lairmore and Estella V. Slade. Violet Marie Lairmore married James A. Helms. Violet Marie Lairmore died in 1993. She was buried in 1993 at Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, Findagrave #173736059.

     Alexander Elwood Laisure was born on 23 March 1863 at Adams Co., IN.² He was the son of Orman Leisure and Lavina Smith.² Alexander Elwood Laisure married Estella Floretta Gross, daughter of John Peter Gross and Elizabeth Louisa Hebble, on 13 May 1884 at Adams Co., IN, Five children born, three living as of 1900 census.³ Alexander Elwood Laisure died on 23 March 1938 at Winchester, Randolph Co., IN, at age 75. He was buried in March 1938 at Fountain Park Cemetery, Winchester, Randolph Co., IN, Findagrave #5591890.

     Corliss Ernest Laisure was born on 3 May 1907 at Michigan. He married Jessie Irene Carter on 30 January 1926 at Adams Co., IN. Corliss Ernest Laisure died in April 1981 at Peoria Co., IL, at age 73. He was buried in 1981 at Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #166738311.

     David Everett Laisure was born on 14 July 1942 at Winchester, Randolph Co., IN. He was the son of Everett Elwood Laisure and Mary Thetis Fraze. David Everett Laisure died on 2 October 1998 at Hartford, Blackford Co., IN, at age 56

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Winchester News Gazette
Sunday, October 4, 1998

HARTFORD CITY -- David Everett Laisure, 56, 0734 E. Ind. 26, died Friday in Blackford County Hospital.

Mr. Laisure was born in Winchester and had formerly lived in Muncie. He was co-owner and operator of Hartford City Equipment and Salvage Co. and had been in business for 32 years.

Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Dora A. Duncan Laisure; two daughters, Teresa L. (Steve) Jester and Lisa R (Dominick) LaNeve; two brothers, Steve E. (Brenda) Laisure and Boe Laisure, and two grandchildren.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Keplinger Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.

Calling at the funeral home will be 3-8 p.m. Monday and 2 hours before services Tuesday.

Memorials may be sent to the Blackford County Heart Fund.


Additional Family Members omitted from Obituary: two sisters: Jayne Ann Laisure of Osprey Florida and F Elaine Laisure (husband: David E Mason)of Fort Worth,Texas.

He was buried in October 1998 at Gardens of Memory, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, Findagrave #121363741.

     Everett Elwood Laisure was born on 9 April 1921 at Williamsburg, Whitley Co., KY.¹ He was the son of Wesley L. Laisure and Martha L. Moore.¹ Everett Elwood Laisure married Mary Thetis Fraze, daughter of William Ellsworth Fraze and Minnie Frances Byrum. Everett Elwood Laisure died on 6 December 1980 at Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, at age 59

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Everett E. Laisure, 59, 1605 N. Buckles St. Muncie Indiana, an instructor at Indiana Vocational Technical College, was dead on arrival at Ball Hospital, Muncie Indiana Saturday Evening after suffering an apparent heart attack.

A native of Williamsburg, KY, he lived most of his life in Winchester,Indiana. He served in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Laisure was a former employee of Overmyer Mold in Winchester and the City Tool & Die Muncie. He was a member of the Northside Church of God and the American Legion Delaware Post 19.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Thetis Fraze Laisure; three sons David and William Bruce, both of Hartford City, and Steve, Muncie; two daughters, Mrs. Elaine Gick of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Mrs. Jayne Harding of Muncie; and 10 grandchildren.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Shaffer Funeral Home, Winchester, with Rev. Elmer Sollenberger officiating. Burial will be in Saratoga Cemetery, Saratoga Indiana. Friends may call from 3-5 and 7- Tuesday at the funeral home.

He was buried in December 1980 at Saratoga Cemetery, Saratoga, Randolph Co., IN, Findagrave #117143706.

     Joseph Elwood Laisure was born on 5 April 1885 at Adams Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Alexander Elwood Laisure and Estella Floretta Gross.¹ Joseph Elwood Laisure married Husta Estella Andrews, daughter of Hazel Clella Andrews and Samantha Arvilla Smith, on 23 April 1905 at Adams Co., IN, no children. Joseph Elwood Laisure died on 31 December 1941 at De Witt, Arkansas Co., AR, at age 56. He was buried in January 1942 at De Witt Cemetery, De Witt, Arkansas Co., AR, Findagrave #94210830.

     Joseph Lewis Laisure was born on 25 July 1922 at Williamsburg, Whitley Co., KY.¹ He was the son of Wesley L. Laisure and Martha L. Moore.¹ Joseph Lewis Laisure began military service on 19 December 1941 at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, WW II service, U.S. Army, enlisted. He married Imogene R. Cash, daughter of Everett Arnold Cash and Esther Mae Brooks. Joseph Lewis Laisure died on 1 December 1972 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, at age 50. He was buried in December 1972 at Jericho Cemetery, Winchester, Randolph Co., IN, Findagrave #97990423.

     Nellie Laisure was born on 27 June 1889 at Berne, Adams Co., IN, 1900 census shows 1888 but all other evidence including SS Applications and Claims Index indcate 1889.^1,2 She was the daughter of Alexander Elwood Laisure and Estella Floretta Gross.¹ Nellie Laisure married Thomas Jefferson Hudson circa 1930 at Randolph Co. (probably), IN, 1930 census shows both Thomas and Nellie had not passed a birthday since their marriage, so it must have been shortly before the census (April). No children.² Nellie Laisure died on 24 March 1938 at age 48.

     Robert Hartman Laisure was born on 6 September 1926 at Adams Co., IN. He was the son of Corliss Ernest Laisure and Jessie Irene Carter. Robert Hartman Laisure married Shirley Lee Biederbeck, daughter of W. Clarke Biederbeck and Della Lucille Perrill, on 3 July 1955 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Robert Hartman Laisure died on 20 September 2013 at Ft. Wayne, Allen Co., IN, at age 87. He was buried in September 2013 at Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #117510861.

     Wesley L. Laisure was born on 28 May 1886 at Adams Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Alexander Elwood Laisure and Estella Floretta Gross.¹ Wesley L. Laisure married Martha L. Moore circa 1920.² Wesley L. Laisure died on 24 March 1938 at age 51.

     Charlotte Lake was born on 17 March 1839 at Center Twp., Guernsey Co., OH.^2,1 She married Brice Bartholow, son of Lemuel Barthalow and Tacy Dicken, on 6 December 1860 at Guernsey Co., OH, Marriage Book "D", p.598.¹ Charlotte Lake died on 16 July 1890 at Center Twp., Guernsey Co., OH, at age 51.

     Mary Ann Lake was born on 2 February 1862 at Indiana.¹ She married John Hiram Rigor on 28 February 1884 at Fayette Co., IN. Mary Ann Lake died on 24 July 1937 at age 75.

     Vivian Becky Lakey was born on 6 April 1933 at Wheaton, Barry Co., MO. She was the daughter of William Kelly Lakey and Sarah Ann Huffman. Vivian Becky Lakey married Francis Marion Hayworth, son of Van Oliver Hayworth and Nellie Leona Guiles, on 9 February 1950 at Pineville, McDonald Co., MO. Vivian Becky Lakey died on 7 May 2008 at Oroville, Okanogan Co., WA, at age 75 OBITUARY - Find-A-Grave.com:

Vivian Becky Hayworth, 75, of Oroville, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008.
She had lived in Oroville for 18 years. She had worked on a bean farm and during several apple harvest seasons.
Survivors include her children, Donna McCormack of Bridgeport, and Susan Mathis, Billy Hayworth, James Hayworth, Shirley Smith and Linda Rydman, all of Oroville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Valley Christian Fellowship in Oroville, the Rev. William McCormack officiating. Interment will follow at the Oroville Riverview Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Bergh Funeral Service of Oroville.

She was buried in May 2008 at Riverview Cemetery, Oroville, Okanogan Co., WA.

     William Kelly Lakey married Sarah Ann Huffman.

     Charles Thomas Lakin was born on 8 May 1914 at Seattle, King Co., WA.¹ He was the son of Rev. Lee Everett Lakin and Marie Antoinette Hensley Starling. Charles Thomas Lakin married Gloria Camille Patterson, daughter of Hubert Hugo Patterson and Pearl Donnell, on 13 June 1941 at Overton Co., TN, Ceremony by his father, Lee E. Lakin, M.G. Charles Thomas Lakin and Gloria Camille Patterson were divorced in September 1968 at Orange Co., FL. Charles Thomas Lakin died on 30 August 1991 at Marion Co., FL, at age 77.

     Rev. Lee Everett Lakin was born on 18 February 1878 at Cooper Co. (probably), MO.¹ He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Lakin and Margaret Brown Mills.¹ Rev. Lee Everett Lakin lived on 20 April 1910 at 6216 20th Avenue NW, Seattle, King Co., WA, Clergyman.² He married Marie Antoinette Hensley Starling, daughter of Charles Hensley Starling and Annie Taylor Johnson, after 20 April 1910, probably in Alberta, Canada. Rev. Lee Everett Lakin lived on 2 January 1920 at 408 North President Street, Jackson, Hinds Co., MS, Minister.³ He lived on 17 April 1930 at Main Street, Higginsville, Lafayette Co., MO, Clergyman, Christian Church.⁴ He lived on 11 April 1940 at 409 Holden Street, Warrensburg, Johnson Co., MO.⁵ He died on 2 October 1950 at Kern Co., CA, at age 72. He was buried in October 1950 at Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, Washington Co., AR, Findagrave #147980951.