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     Kenneth Alexander DeVault was also known as "Bill". He was born on 1 February 1924. He was the son of Leland Tasaway DeVault and Elsie May Keever. Kenneth Alexander DeVault died on 14 October 2010 at San Diego Co. (probably), CA, at age 86 daes per SSDI, last residence Vista.

     Kenneth Dean DeVault was born on 4 January 1944 at San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. He was the son of Elmer Keith DeVault and Edna Louise Hylton. Kenneth Dean DeVault died on 25 April 1960 at age 16 if the dates are correct, Kenneth was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force when he died at age 16. Seems unlikely -- possibly the birth or death date is erroneous. He was buried in 1960 at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, Point Loma, San Diego Co., CA.

     Kincaid DeVault was born on 4 January 1893 at Paint Rock, Madison Co., NC. He was the son of William Washington DeVault and Kate Kincaid. Kincaid DeVault died on 3 September 1893. He was buried in September 1893 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Morganton, Burke Co., NC.

     Landon DeVault was born in February 1858 at Sullivan Co. (probably), TN. He was the son of Michael Kitzmiller DeVault and Mary Ann Bridwell. Landon DeVault died on 26 May 1931 at Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL, at age 73. He was buried in May 1931 at Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL, Findagrave #121161071.
Note: did not marry.

     Laura Alice DeVault was born on 12 June 1924 at Acton, Marion Co., IN. She was the daughter of William Walker DeVault and Estella Mae Pence. Laura Alice DeVault died on 6 June 1925 at Acton, Marion Co., IN. She was buried in June 1925 at Acton Cemetery, Acton, Marion Co., IN, Find A Grave Memorial# 49972931.

     Laura T. DeVault was born on 15 September 1860 at Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL. She was the daughter of Michael Kitzmiller DeVault and Mary Ann Bridwell. Laura T. DeVault died on 17 June 1930 at Newberg Twp., Pike Co., IL, at age 69. She was buried in June 1930 at Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL, Findagrave #121161070.
Note: Nancy Louise DeVault told Newland DeVault that Laura "was one of the sweetest girls I ever knew." Laura did not marry.

     Laura Theresa DeVault was born on 14 October 1854 at Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC. She was the daughter of Jacob A. DeVault and Mary Ann Alexander. Laura Theresa DeVault married Sidney Bulow Scott, son of James Wellborn Scott and Rebecca Harper, on 4 October 1874, 9 children born, all living as of 1900 census. One child had died by the 1910 census. Laura Theresa DeVault died on 6 June 1928 at North Carolina at age 73. She was buried in June 1928 at Glen Alpine Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC.

     Leland Tasaway DeVault was born on 24 August 1892 at Morganton, Burke Co., NC. He was the son of Hugh Alexander Tate DeVault and Mary Alice Brown. Leland Tasaway DeVault married Elsie May Keever, daughter of Elmer Ellsworth Keever and Della Jane Howell, on 1 September 1917 at McPherson, McPherson Co., KS. Leland Tasaway DeVault married Ona Mae Wiard, daughter of Samuel Wiard and Julia Arminda Work, on 24 December 1926 at Leona, Doniphan Co., KS.
Note: In 1957 Leland was living in Hutchison, Kansas. He was planning a trip to California to visit his sons near San Diego. On this trip he was planning to stop by and see Newland DeVault, in Banning, California. Instead, he decided to take a trip to Alaska.

Leland Tasaway DeVault died on 1 September 1971 at age 79. He was buried in September 1971 at Bean Cemetery, Little River, Rice Co., KS, Findagrave #37867999.

     Lena Northern DeVault was born on 20 January 1920 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC. She was the daughter of Edward Ray DeVault and Gwendolyne Ewing Buckner. Lena Northern DeVault married Edwin Grady Sinclair Jr., son of Edwin Grady Sinclair and Lenora Vivian Upchurch. Lena Northern DeVault died on 26 June 1991 at Greenville Co. (probably), SC, at age 71 dates per SSDI, last residence Greenville.

     Lena Russell DeVault was born on 31 July 1888 at New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO. She was the daughter of Dr. William Bruce DeVault and Mary Frances Powell. Lena Russell DeVault married A. B. Dodson on 5 June 1922 at Wetumpka, Elmore Co., AL. Lena Russell DeVault lived in 1944 at Corinth, MS. She lived in 1950 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL. She died in January 1978 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL, at age 89.

     Note: Did not marry. Leonard Carson DeVault was born on 18 June 1919. He was the son of Rev. Robert Martin DeVault and Bess Telete Moulten. Occupation: Trustee; teacher; pianist; chairman of the buildinng committee at First Baptist Church, Fall Branch. Leonard Carson DeVault began military service between 1942 and 1944 First Lieutenant, U.S. Army. He died on 10 June 1948 at age 28. He was buried in June 1948 at Buffalo Ridge Church Cemetery, Gray's Station, Washington Co., TN.

     Leonard Leroy DeVault was also known as "Skinny". He was born on 20 May 1934 at Mitchellville, Polk Co., IA. He was the son of Edward Monroe DeVault and Ethel Agnes Higens. Leonard Leroy DeVault married Bertha Ann Mohler, daughter of Arthur Melvin Mohler and Debbie E. Williams. Leonard Leroy DeVault died on 3 December 1984 at McKinney, Collin Co., TX, at age 50. He was buried in December 1984 at Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK, Findagrave #10261667.

     Leora May DeVault was born on 19 May 1883 at Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL. She was the daughter of Elbert S. DeVault and Sarah Ellis Harrison. Leora May DeVault married Walter Grisham Jackson, son of John Lincoln Jackson and Louvisa D. Hughes, on 26 May 1908 at Pike Co., IL. Leora May DeVault died on 8 April 1922 at Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL, at age 38. She was buried in April 1922 at Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL, Findagrave #121396495.

     Leota Eleanor DeVault was born on 1 February 1886 at Pike Co., IL. She was the daughter of Elbert S. DeVault and Sarah Ellis Harrison. Leota Eleanor DeVault married Clarence Ebert Oakley, son of William L. Oakley and Sarah Griffin, on 19 June 1910 at Pike Co., IL.¹ Leota Eleanor DeVault died on 25 May 1925 at Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., FL, at age 39

Obituaries:

OBITUARY - (Florida)

Mrs. Oakley Succumbs To Serious Illness Here Monday Morning

Mrs. Leota E. Oakley, age 39, wife of Clarence E. Oakley, proprietor of the Oakley Theater, died at 1:35 a.m. Monday at her home on Lake Avenue after a serious illness of more than eight weeks duration. Death, which relieved her of a long and patient suffering was said to have been caused by a complication of diseases following an operation performed some time ago.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Oakley is survived by one son, Schreiber and two daughters Margaret W. and Jaunita E. Oakley. Many sorrowful friends viewed the body at the Cadien and Kay funeral home Monday afternoon. The remains accompanied by Mr. Oakley, were shipped Tuesday morning to Pittsfield, Ill., Mrs. Oakley's former home.

Mr. and Mrs. Oakley and family had lived here for more than two years. Mr. Oakley had formerly been in the grocery business on the corner of P street and 10th avenue, to later take over the proprietorship and management of the Oakley Theater.

Funeral services will be held in Pittsfield, Ill., and interment will be made at the Pittsfield cemetery.


OBITUARY - (Illinois)

Pittsfield Woman Dies In Florida
Body of Mrs. Clarence Oakley Will Be Brought Here For Burial.

Mrs. Clarence Oakley died at the family home in Lake Worth, Florida, on Monday morning at 2:30 o'clock after a long illness of kidney trouble and complications. Mrs. Oakley underwent an operation four months ago for appendicitis and since that time has been in a critical condition. Charles Oakley received a message on Monday informing him of the death and asking that arrangements be made to meet the body at Louisiana on Thursday afternoon at 4:35. Mr. Oakley and R. D. Plattner accompanied by the family will bring the remains here and funeral services will be held on Friday. Interment will be in the West cemetery. Mrs. Oakley was formerly Leotta DeVault, daughter of Edward DeVault of this city. She is survived by her husband and three children Schreiber, Margaret and Juanita; a brother, Charles DeVault; and a sister, Mrs. Bessie Kramer of Barry. The Oakleys left Pittsfield a year ago last June.


OBITUARY

DEATH TAKES LEOTA E. OAKLEY
Leota E. Oakley, wife of C. E. Oakley, died at her home in Lake Avenue, Monday 1:30 A.M. Death came as a blessing to the patient suffering after a lingering illness of the past 9 weeks. Mrs. Oakley was well liked in this vicinity and her many friends sympathize with those that are here to mourn her loss as she was known by all her friends to possess such a pleasing personality. Mr. Oakley and family came to Lake Worth two years ago. The body remained in state at the Funeral Home of Cadieu and Kay, until Tuesday A.M., when it was accompanied north by the husband to Pittsfield, Ill. to be laid to rest beside that of her son William who died five years ago. Mrs. Oakley was born in Pittsfield, Ill., February 1st, 1886. Surviving her are Clarence E. Oakley, husband; one son, Schriber, age 20; two daughters; Juanita, 10 and Margaret 7, father, one brother and one sister, all of Pittsfield.

CARD OF THANKS.

Clarence E. Oakley and son, Schreiber, husband and son of the deceased Mrs. Leota Oakley, who died at her home last Monday morning, wish to thank their many friends for their kindness, helpfulness and sympathy during their late bereavement.

She was buried in May 1925 at Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL, Findagrave #122922670.

     Lillie Marie DeVault was born on 21 November 1921 at Tennessee. She was the daughter of Jesse Cleveland DeVault and Lillie G. Carroll. Lillie Marie DeVault married John W. Fink, son of Samuel Andrew Fink and Frances Mae Ragland. Lillie Marie DeVault died on 3 December 2001 at Sullivan Co., TN, at age 80 OBITUARY

Marie Fink, 80, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Lillie Marie DeVault Fink, 80, of the Rock Springs community, died Monday (Dec. 3, 2001) at Hillside Manor after a lengthy illness. She lived her entire life in the Rock Springs community and was a member of the Rock Springs United Methodist Church. Mrs. Fink retired from Tennessee Eastman Company in 1984 after 41years service.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse C. and Lillie Carroll DeVault; husband of over 50 years, John W. Fink; sister, Zelda Breeding; and four brothers, Verlin DeVault, Paul DeVault, Jessee C. DeVault Jr. and Elan DeVault.
Surviving are a brother, David Devault, Rio Linda, Calif; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown.
Friends may also call anytime at the home of a niece, Helen Williams, 1505 Monterey Avenue.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Rock Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry DeVault and the Rev. Scott A. Robertson-Gouge officiating.
The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the services.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

She was buried in December 2001 at Rock Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sullivan Co., TN.

     Lola Irene DeVault was born on 10 June 1902 at McDowell Co., NC. She was the daughter of Hugh Alexander Tate DeVault and Mary Alice Brown. Lola Irene DeVault married George Calvert Swain, son of John Swain and Allice Smith, on 12 July 1930. Lola Irene DeVault died on 4 April 1996 at Varnamtown, Brunswick Co., NC, at age 93. She was buried in April 1996 at Gospel Center Baptist Church Cemetery, Supply, Brunswick Co., NC.

     Lora Oldham DeVault was born on 20 December 1909 at Farnham, Richmond Co., VA. She was the daughter of Rev. Samuel Pierce DeVault and Helen Mary Oldham. Lora Oldham DeVault married Joseph Pierson McCormick, son of William Luther McCormick and Margaret Leanne Walker, on 12 July 1934 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Lora Oldham DeVault died on 16 November 2000 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, at age 90. She was buried in November 2000 at Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.

     Louis Pence DeVault was born on 1 March 1908 at Shelby Co., IN. He was the son of William Walker DeVault and Estella Mae Pence. Louis Pence DeVault married Bertha Lou Ella Plowman, daughter of John S. Plowman and Sarah Emma Foster, circa 1928. Louis Pence DeVault began military service in 1931 U.S. Army, listed as a private on U.S. Army Passenger List, A.S.N. 6356816, 13 Eng. PS, on the ship St. Mihiel, departing Ft. Slocum, New York on 18 MAR 1931. He died on 30 June 1969 at Madison, Jefferson Co., IN, at age 61.
Note: Louis suffered from paranoid schizophrenia and was hospitalized 1942-1943 and again from 1943-1969 at Madison State Hospital, Indiana.

Per Tracy Devault, Ellen Hoyt wrote:
Louis was married to Bertha Lou Ella Plowman (1906-1991) born and died in North Carolina and they had a son Bobby Louis DeVault (7-7-1928-8-12-1993). He was married to Mary Louise Covington (1926-1985) and so far one daughter Valerie "Rene" DeVault (7- 4-1960-8-11-1979). She was murdered in Florida by Joseph Alan Marter who hung himself in his cell in 1992. I have been trying to find obituaries for Bobby Louis, Mary Louise and Valerie and Bertha but with no luck.
Also the reason he was donated to science is because his sister Elizabeth and some of the other siblings said they couldn't bury him due to financial reasons. In actuality there was a grave for him next to his parents in Acton. In 1920 William and Stella purchased 6 plots when William David died. Two are unused and since I'm a descendant they are now in my name. Also since he was in the military he could of had those benefits but they refused. Louis' wife Bertha remarried in 1952 to a Turner Lee Gregory. Elizabeth didn't even send him to Madison with his own clothing. He was there from 1942-1943 and 1943-1968 and 1968-1969. In early 1968 he was released to the care of Minnie Bear who ran the Bear family care home in Dupont Indiana. It was a farm which is a setting that he wanted to be in. He worked on the farm earning some money and was very happy and had no issues while living there. Only reason he was sent back to Madison was due to his cancer and his health failing fast. Minnie actually visited him after she had to send him back to the hospital.

     Louise Catherine DeVault was also known as "Kitty". She was born circa 1859 at Carter Co., TN. She was the daughter of George Henry DeVault and Emily Seraphina Berry. Louise Catherine DeVault died circa 1861 Died at age 2.

     Louise Virginia DeVault was born on 10 April 1844 at the farm six miles from Greeneville, Greene Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of David DeVault and Mariah Cox. Louise Virginia DeVault married Dr. Jacob Payne Easterly, son of Jacob Easterly and Margaret Whittenburg, on 22 May 1866 at Greene Co., TN. Louise Virginia DeVault died on 2 February 1887 at Greene Co., TN, at age 42.

     Mabel DeVault was born in February 1896 at Iowa. She was the daughter of Samuel Henry DeVault and Elizabeth Jane McDonnell. Mabel DeVault died in 1909 at Oklahoma. She was buried in 1909 at Union Valley Cemetery (aka Ware Cemetery), Alfalfa Co., OK, Findagrave #62470945.

     Mabel C. DeVault was born on 28 December 1893 at Tennessee. She was the daughter of John Dulaney DeVault and Emma Jefferson Childress. Occupation: School teacher at Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN. Mabel C. DeVault died on 18 January 1969 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, at age 75.
Note: did not marry.

     Margaret DeVault was the daughter of James Miller DeVault.

     Margaret Alice DeVault was born on 27 March 1939 at Nash, Grant Co., OK. She was the daughter of George Jefferson DeVault and Sadie Greenman. Occupation: Seamstress at Vance Air Force Base. Margaret Alice DeVault died on 12 February 2005 at age 65.
Note: Did not marry. She was buried in February 2006 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Enid, Garfield Co., OK, Findagrave #140096807.

     Margaret Elizabeth DeVault was also known as "Bessie". She was born on 21 December 1892 at Pike Co., IL. She was the daughter of Elbert S. DeVault and Sarah Ellis Harrison. Margaret Elizabeth DeVault married James Orville Kramer, son of Noah Kramer and Mary E. Mummey, on 30 August 1912 at Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL, When Bessie ran off with James Orville Kramer, her father strongly disapproved. When she came back two weeks later asking to be allowed to stay with her parents and leave her husband, her father replied, "You burnt your ass, now you have to sit on the blister. Go home to your husband."

Margaret Elizabeth DeVault died on 24 May 1982 at San Marcos, San Diego Co., CA, at age 89.

     Margaret Jane DeVault was born on 27 August 1852 at Tuscarawas Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel DeVault and Sarah Elizabeth Heskett. Margaret Jane DeVault married William Thomas Lanning, son of James Lanning and Ruth Temple, on 17 June 1871 at Guernsey Co., OH. Margaret Jane DeVault died on 1 February 1932 at Guernsey Co., OH, at age 79

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

The Coshocton Tribune
February 1, 1932

Mrs. Margaret Jane Lanning, aged 79, died at 3 o'clock this morning at her home one mile east of Guernsey following several years illness of cancer.

She was born near Newcomerstown on August 27, 1852, a daughter of Daniel and Sarah DeVault.

The deceased was a member of the Guernsey M. P. Church.
Her husband, William Thomas Lanning, died 29 years ago. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Eva Fosnaught, Canton, Mrs. Hattie Buchanan, Newcomerstown, Mrs. Martha Hicks , Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Sadie Proctor, Cambridge; three sons, James Lanning, Newcomerstown; George Everett Lanning, Guernsey; C. G. Lanning, Cambridge; 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the Guernsey M. P. Church, Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 , Rev. Clark will officiate, and burial will be made in Guernsey Cemetery.

She was buried in February 1932 at Jones Cemetery, Guernsey Co., OH, Findagrave #68126726.

     Maria Catherina DeVault was also known as "Mary". She was born on 30 January 1810 at Hanover, York Co., PA. She was the daughter of Jacob Davault and Rachel Dorothy Kitzmiller. Maria Catherina DeVault married Warrington Cary Hunt, son of Henson Hunt and Mary Pope, on 10 January 1833. Maria Catherina DeVault was Christian Church (Campbellite.) She died on 15 February 1895 at Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, at age 85 Death and Obituary Notices Appearing in the Herald and Tribune, compiled by William A. Burns

Vol. XXVI. #43 Wed., Feb. 20, 1895
Hunt, Mary C.
Mrs.--- Hunt (my note: Mary C., widow of Warrington Hunt - WAB) died at the residence of her son-in-law, A.C. Broyles, Esq., on Friday night (15th) of last week. She was over eighty-five years of age. Funeral services were conducted at the house Saturday afternoon by Rev. J.C. Hickson, of the M E. Church, South., after which the remains were buried in the old cemetery.

Vol. XXVI. #45 Wed., March 6, 1895
Hunt, Mary C. nee DeVault
Mrs. Mary C. Hunt, nee DeVault, was born in York County, Pa., January 30, 1810. Her father, with a large family of children, moved to Tennessee in 1831. She was married to (an arrow points to this section and written in ink in the margins is: "He died 5 Dec. 1876 Chuckey Valley, TN, according to descendant. J. Troffer. She stated that Jacob DeVault was his father-in-law. Mrs. Troffer also stated that Cynthia A. Hunt who married Luther B. Henley Apr. 6, 1848 (page 34) (Vol. XXVII. #7 Wed., June 12, 1895 - GMO) and two brothers Thomas Hiter Hunt & Warrington Cary Hunt, were children of Henson & Mary (Pope) Hunt.") Warrington C. Hunt, in 1833, and soon afterwards joined the Christian Church. She died in Jonesboro, Tenn. at the home of her daughter, her only child, Mrs. A.C. Broyles, on the 15th February 1895, a little more than eighty-five years of age. Only two brothers and two sisters are still living.

She was buried in February 1895 at Old Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN.
Note: Letter from Lucy Nell Thomas to Newland Devault, August 21, 1952

"The branch of the DeVault family which sprang from the marriage of Mary DeVault to Warrington Hunt has always been close to my mother's. Louise Hunt, who married Andrew C. Broyles, lived for years in Jonesboro, Tenn, where we also lived. In later years they sold their home in Jonesboro and lived with their children, spending some time with each one. When Cousin Louise died and the children carried her body back to Jonesboro for burial in the Old Cemetery there, we entertained them for dinner in our home, my mother being the head of the household at that time, my father having died in 1912. Cousin Mary Hendricks, daughter of Geo Henry DeVault and Emily Berry, who lived in Bristol, Tenn. were with us on that day also. I think all the children of Louise and Andrew Broyles were in Jonesboro at that time."

     Maria Magdalene Devault was also known as "Mary". She was born in 1795 at York Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Gabriel DeWalt and Magdalena Kitzmiller. Maria Magdalene Devault married Adam Geisler. Maria Magdalene Devault died on 26 May 1876 at Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN. She was buried in May 1876 at Giesler-DeVault-Feathers Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN, Findagrave #145659304.

     Note: Bayard Transcript - September 5, 1929:

Miss Marjorie DeVault left Friday for Mitchell where she has accepted the position of third grade teacher for the ensuing year.


Poems by Marjorie DeVault

THANKS FOR THESE

Long it has been since I have seen a star,
Or stood at night and gazed at heavens afar;
Long it has been I have been forced to lie
And reach into my memories for pictures of the sky.

Long too, since I have braced the morning breeze
And looked on lanes and roads with rows of lovely trees.
The great outdoors I loved seems very far away
From these four walls where I a prisoner now lay;

A prisoner to pain and aching malady,
But these words I've penned wrong, I should more thankful be.
I have a great companion in a sister kind to me,
And I have many, many friends who keep me company.

All the great out of doors I would not change for these;
God knows I would not trade them for all the earth and seas.
But to you pain-free mortals who gaily walk the earth,
I beg you note the beauties of the out doors - know its worth'

Lest sometime in the future, perhaps you and not I
May need to search your memories for pictures of the sky.


WE THAT MOURN

Could it be that we may over mourn for our beloved dead?
"Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done" in the Lord's Prayer is said.
Is it self pity that makes us think we've so much time for tears,
Makes us forget the blessings God's given us through the years?

When with these many blessing we often failed to pray;
Should we expect that He would have Mercy on us today?
When, only in desperation we view the path we trod,
When, only in desperation we think to pray "Dear God".

Let us lay aside our grief, the dead will rest in peace,
Let's help the sick and dying their sufferings release.
Let's try to serve the Master as he would have us do,
And honor our dead by the beautiful way that we live and follow through.

Note: Did not marry.

Marjorie Beth DeVault was born on 26 July 1902 at Bayard, Morrill Co., NE. She was the daughter of William Peter DeVault and Anna Elizabeth Campbell. Occupation: Elementary school teacher. Marjorie Beth DeVault died on 16 July 1948 at Bayard, Morrill Co., NE, at age 45.

     Marjorie Mae DeVault was born on 7 August 1929 at Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS. She was the daughter of Leland Tasaway DeVault and Ona Mae Wiard. Marjorie Mae DeVault married Royce Duane Baerg, son of Fred W. Baerg and Etta Margret Luty, on 18 November 1949 at Inman, McPherson Co., KS. Marjorie Mae DeVault died on 31 March 2012 at Buhler, Reno Co., KS, at age 82. She was buried in April 2012 at Inman North Cemetery, Inman, McPherson Co., KS, Findagrave #88335423.