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     Frances Ellen Sheeler was also known as "Fanny". She was born on 16 June 1869. She married Richard Burks on 21 March 1894 at Pulaski Co., KY. Frances Ellen Sheeler died on 25 November 1943 at Richmond, VA, at age 74.

     Ivy Ethel Sheeley was born on 22 July 1877 at Greene Co., OH. She married William Martin Neatherton in 1896. Ivy Ethel Sheeley died on 31 March 1939 at Xenia, Greene Co., OH, at age 61. She was buried in April 1939 at Beavercreek Township Cemetery, Beavercreek, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #50586972.

     Effie Evelyn Sheerer was born on 7 November 1872 at Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL. She married William Thomas Grant Phillips. Effie Evelyn Sheerer died on 24 July 1958 at Colfax, Whitman Co., WA, at age 85.

     Lydia Ann Sheesley was born on 21 February 1868 at Dauphin Co. (probably), PA.¹ She married Allen R. Shirk circa 1884. Lydia Ann Sheesley died on 18 March 1927 at age 59.

     (?) Sheets married Estelle Floyd.

     Franklin Sheets was born circa 1826 at Virginia.¹ He married Mary Elizabeth Riddle, daughter of James Riddle and Ruth Gilmore, before 25 July 1850 at Augusta Co., VA. Franklin Sheets lived on 25 July 1850 at Augusta Co., VA, farming.¹

     Franklin H. Sheets was born in March 1861 at Ohio.¹ He married Edna E. Christy circa 1889.¹

     Hazel I. Sheets was born on 1 August 1909 at New Albany, Floyd Co., IN. She was the daughter of Zeno Sheets and Bertha E. Jackson. Hazel I. Sheets married John H. Roche, son of Chester Allen Roche and Amy E. Wagner. Hazel I. Sheets died on 12 April 1998 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, at age 88 OBITUARY - April 13, 1998

Hazel I. Roche
88, New Albany native
Funeral services for Hazel I. Roche, 88, of Louisville, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at Market Street Chapel of Seabrook Dieckmann & Naville Funeral Homes, with burial in Kraft Graceland Memorial Park. She died Sunday, April 12, 1998, at Suburban Medical Center, Louisville.
She was a native of New Albany, was a retired cafeteria worker at Lillian Emery Elementary School, New Albany and was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, New Albany. She was the widow of John H. Roche.
Survivors include three sons, Stewart Roche, Louisville, Gerald Roche, St. Augustine, Fla. and Keith Roche, Atlanta, GA; a daughter, Mary Lou Leidgen, Louisville and four grandchildren.
The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of ...


OBITUARY - New Albany, Indiana Tribune, April 13, 1998; page 3 column 3:

Hazel I. Roche
LOUISVILLE -- Hazel I. Roche, 88, formerly of New Albany, died yesterday at Suburban Medical Center.
She was a native of New Albany, a retired cafeteria worker at Lillian Emery Elementary School, the widow of John H. Roche and a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ.
Survivors include three sons, Stewart Roche, Louisville, Gerald Roche, St. Augustine, Fla. and Keith Roche, Atlanta, GA; a daughter, Mary Lou Leidgen of Louisville; and four grandchildren.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at the market Street Chapel of Seabrook Dieckmann & Naville Funeral Home, with burial in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorial gifts may go to the American Lung Association.

She was buried in April 1998 at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park Cemetery, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN.

     Jennie May Sheets was born on 16 December 1887 at Saline Co., KS. She married Frederick Henry Hickman. Jennie May Sheets died on 3 November 1980 at Vici, Dewey Co., OK, at age 92.

     Lester Herman Sheets was born on 24 August 1915. He married Crystal Ray Crase. Lester Herman Sheets died on 7 April 1998 at Morgan Co., KY, at age 82 dates per SSDI, last residence West Liberty.

     Nola Bertha Sheets was born on 21 May 1909 at Union Twp., Tuscarawas Co., OH. She was the daughter of Franklin H. Sheets and Edna E. Christy.¹ Nola Bertha Sheets married Frank F. Clary, son of Charles Franklin Clary and Ida Myrtle Perdue. Nola Bertha Sheets died on 21 December 2000 at Tuscarawas Co., OH, at age 91 birth and death dates per SSDI. She was buried in December 2000 at East Avenue Cemetery, New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co., OH, Findagrave #86422071.

     Sarah Sheets married David W. Riddle, son of James Riddle and Ruth Gilmore, on 11 May 1854 at Augusta Co., VA.

     Sarah Sheets married Solomon Butt.

     Note: Notes for ZENO SHEETS:
In the 1900 Census, Zeno is shown living with his mother and step-father, Charles Jackson. In the 1920 Census, Zeno is shown Palisade, Eureka County, Nevada. He was living alone his marital status was single and his occupation was a carpenter on railroad bridges. By 1930 he was living in Oakland, Alameda Co., California. He was married to Margaret May (Unknown).

Zeno Sheets was born on 16 April 1888 at Indiana. He was the son of (?) Sheets and Estelle Floyd. Zeno Sheets married Bertha E. Jackson, daughter of Zephania Jackson and Margaret Jane Jackson, on 30 December 1907. Zeno Sheets married Margaret May (?) before April 1930. Zeno Sheets died on 23 January 1965 at Contra Costa Co., CA, at age 76.

     Harriet K. Sheetz was born in 1854. She married Stacy B. Starr, son of Henry Starr and Ann W. Bersford, on 9 March 1882 at Lewistown, Mifflin Co., PA. Harriet K. Sheetz died on 1 February 1923.

     Mary Margaret Sheetz was born circa 1818 at Shenandoah Co., VA.^2,1 She married Philip Kibler Jr., son of Philip Kibler and Elizabeth Haun, on 17 March 1841 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ Mary Margaret Sheetz died on 12 April 1897 at Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Phillip Sheetz was born circa 1834 at Ohio.¹ He married Mary Eva Lease on 9 July 1857 at Pike Co., IL.

     Rebecca Sheetz was born on 26 August 1830 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She married Henry Kibler, son of Philip Kibler and Elizabeth Haun.¹ Rebecca Sheetz died on 10 March 1897 at age 66.

     Sadie Sheetz was born circa 1877 at Adams Co. (probably), IL.¹ She was the daughter of Phillip Sheetz and Mary Eva Lease.¹ Sadie Sheetz married Clarence C. Larimore, son of Isaac M. Larimore and Lydia M. Renner, on 29 December 1897 at Adams Co., IL, Clarence is listed in the 1900 census as "M2" indicating he had been married for two years, but there is no sign of his wife in the household.

     Charles Royal Sheffer was born on 18 January 1888 at Augusta, Butler Co., KS. He was the son of Oliver Long Sheffer and Sarah J. Allen. Charles Royal Sheffer married Marcia Newell Womeldorff, daughter of Warren Michael Womeldorff and Harriet Emmaline Manker, in 1910. Charles Royal Sheffer lived on 3 April 1930 at Indiana State Prison, Michigan City, La Porte Co., IN.¹ He died on 21 July 1957 at Gary, Lake Co., IN, at age 69. He was buried in July 1957 at Lowell Memorial Cemetery, Lowell, Lake Co., IN, Findagrave #88201996.

     Esther Lucille Sheffer was born on 15 July 1913 at Champaign Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Royal Sheffer and Marcia Newell Womeldorff.¹ Esther Lucille Sheffer married Lawrence Patrick King on 31 July 1937 at Indiana. Esther Lucille Sheffer died on 16 September 1990 at age 77. She was buried in September 1990 at Resurrection Cemetery, Wyoming, Kent Co., MI, Findagrave #106924831.

     Hazel Belle Sheffer was born on 15 February 1917 at Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Royal Sheffer and Marcia Newell Womeldorff.¹ Hazel Belle Sheffer married Earl Joseph Lappie, son of Frank Joseph Lappie and Florence Johndrow, on 21 December 1938 at Indiana. Hazel Belle Sheffer died on 25 October 2008 at age 91 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

HAZEL B. LAPPIE, age 91, of Pekin, IL, formerly of Lowell, IN, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2008. She is survived by one son; one daughter; one daughter-in-law; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren; and one sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; son, Joe Lappie; grandson, Ronnie Atherton and sister, Lucile King. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 29, at 11:00 A.M, at Sheets Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 604 E. Commercial Ave., Lowell, IN with Pastor Bill Dunfee officiating. Burial will follow at Lowell Memorial Cemetery in Lowell. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Hazel was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lowell. She previously worked for Frye's Department Store and Toggery Clothing Store, both of Lowell. Hazel was a past member of the Methodist Women's Society and the Lowell Indian Trail Grange where she was instrumental in the organization of the Juvenile Indian Trail Grange. (Published in Post-Tribune on Oct. 28, 2008.)

She was buried in October 2008 at Lowell Memorial Cemetery, Lowell, Lake Co., IN, Findagrave #87412116.

     Mary E. Sheffer married John Franklin Krug.

     Oliver Long Sheffer was born in 1850. He married Sarah J. Allen. Oliver Long Sheffer died in 1936. He was buried in 1936 at Fernwood Cemetery, Gladstone, Delta Co., MI, Findagrave #75755302.

     Sibyl Ilene Sheffer was born on 20 October 1911 at Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Royal Sheffer and Marcia Newell Womeldorff.¹ Sibyl Ilene Sheffer married Tillman James Borem, son of George Washington Borem and Emma R. Miller, circa 1929. Sibyl Ilene Sheffer died on 8 October 2010 at age 98 per SSDI, last residence St. Simons Island, Glynn County, GA

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Sibyl Borem, 98, of St. Simons Island, GA, passed away Friday, October 8, 2010, at Hospice of the Golden Isles. A native of Fisher, Illinois, Mrs. Borem was born on October 20, 1911 to the late Roy Sheffer and the late Marsha Wormeldoff Sheffer, and had been a resident of Glynn County since 1984. She was a faithful member of the St. Simons United Methodist Church. Mrs. Borem was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class and the UMW Circles. The Church and Church members were a vital part of her life. She never refused to make a dish when needed for Church activities, receptions, or funeral meals. She was always willing to give devotion and being hostess. Even when she was bound to a walker Mrs. Borem worked at MAP packing boxes. She served on the Mission Committee and initiated the Committee in supporting the Red Bird Mission. Mrs. Borem volunteered her services in the Church office for a number of years. She helped to get the prayer chain started and kept it going. Mrs. Borem was a faithful believer in prayer. She enjoyed going places with the seniors and to the Walk to Emmaus events. Mrs. Borem was a homemaker and will be remembered by everyone as always smiling, extremely faithful, supportive, strong in her faith, having a great love for God, Church, and family.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Borem was preceded in death by her husband Tillman James Borem, a son James Borem, and a daughter Marcia Jane Borem.
Survivors include her two sons, Denzil Borem of Berwick, PA and David Borem of Ashburn, GA; four daughters, Betty Borem Rainford of Romney, IN, Judy Borem Noble of St. Simons Island; Carolyn Borem of Brunswick, and Emma Borem Alkire of Stilesville, IN; a daughter-in-law, Delores Borem of Gallitin, TN; 21 grandchildren; 77 great-grandchildren; 12 great great-grandchildren; and 5 nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday, October 10, 2010 from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home in Brunswick, GA.
Funeral Services will be Monday, October 11, 2010 at 3:00 PM at the Chapel of the St. Simons United Methodist Church with the Reverend Benjy Varnell officiating.
A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 11 AM at the Oakland Cemetery in Morocco, Indiana.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Pal Noble, Mitchell Noble, Mason Noble, Matt Noble, Mark Noble and Vince Noble.
The family request memorial contributions to be made to the Hospice of the Golden Isles 1692 Glynco Parkway Brunswick, GA 31520.
Arrangements are entrusted to Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home in Brunswick, GA.

She was buried in October 2010 at Oakland Cemetery, Morocco, Newton Co., IN, Findagrave #59864548.

     Thomas Franklin Sheffer was born on 13 December 1884 at Augusta, Butler Co., KS. He was the son of Oliver Long Sheffer and Sarah J. Allen. Thomas Franklin Sheffer married Edna Hepsibeth Womeldorff, daughter of Warren Michael Womeldorff and Harriet Emmaline Manker, in 1908 at Champaign Co., IL, no children. Thomas Franklin Sheffer died in 1955. He was buried in 1955 at Fernwood Cemetery, Gladstone, Delta Co., MI, Findagrave #75755299.

     Sheffer died on 12 June 1923 at Rensselaer, Jasper Co., IN. She was born on 12 June 1923 at Rensselaer, Jasper Co., IN. She was buried in June 1923 at Weston Cemetery, Rensselaer, Jasper Co., IN, Findagrave #107856164. She was the daughter of Charles Royal Sheffer and Marcia Newell Womeldorff.

     Elizabeth Ann Sheffield was also known as "Bettie".² She was born in August 1859 at Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of William Archer Sheffield and Catherine M. (?)² Elizabeth Ann Sheffield married Lyne Starling Thomas, son of Christopher Yancey Thomas and Mary Ann Reamey, circa 1882 at Henry Co. (probably), VA, 3 children born as of 1900, all living (only 2 shown in the household.)¹ Elizabeth Ann Sheffield died on 3 June 1927 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, at age 67.

     William Archer Sheffield was born in 1815 at Virginia.¹ He married Catherine M. (?).¹ William Archer Sheffield died in 1897 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA.

     Conway Howard Sheild was born on 17 March 1870 at Yorktown, York Co., VA. He was the son of John Roderick Sheild and Frances Mallory Howard. Conway Howard Sheild married Catherine Morris Stryker on 30 September 1897 at Yorktown, York Co., VA. Conway Howard Sheild died on 28 April 1928 at Tabb, York Co., VA, at age 58.