James Kenneth Lowe
1953 - 1964 (11 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. James Kenneth Lowe was born on 3 May 1953 in Indiana (son of Clyde Kenneth Lowe and Alberta Jean Kissick); died on 3 Jul 1964 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; was buried in burial details unknown. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/237526850/james-kenneth-lowe
2. Clyde Kenneth Lowe was born on 19 Apr 1926 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia; died on 16 Dec 2008 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried in burial details unknown. Notes:
Husband of Alberta Jean (Kissick) Lowe and father of James Kenneth Lowe.
He passed away at the VA Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana, at 82 years of age.
No burial information was listed. Final arrangements were entrusted to the Macer-Hall Funeral Home, New Castle, Indiana.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/237526661/clyde-kenneth-loweClyde married Alberta Jean Kissick on 23 Jul 1949 in Indiana. Alberta (daughter of Arthur Virgil Kissick and Hazel Olliemae Sparks) was born on 21 Aug 1929 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; died on 4 Dec 2016 in Indiana; was cremated in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Alberta Jean Kissick was born on 21 Aug 1929 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana (daughter of Arthur Virgil Kissick and Hazel Olliemae Sparks); died on 4 Dec 2016 in Indiana; was cremated in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana. Notes:
Alberta Jean Kissick Lowe, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday December 4, 2016 at 10:13 P.M.
She was born August 21, 1929 in New Castle, Indiana. She was the Daughter of Arthur Virgil Kissick and Hazel Olliemae (Sparks) Kissick. Alberta was married to Clyde Kenneth Lowe on July 23, 1949 and they had one Son. They were married for 67 years.
Alberta loved her Yorkie dog, Fuzzy and taught Fuzzy to shake paws. At her request Fuzzy is being cared for by her Sister, Janet. Alberta enjoyed cooking, sewing and listening to country and religious music.
Alberta graduated from Spiceland High School in 1945. Starting at age 16, she worked for Horney’s Music Store located at 1215 Race Street in New Castle. She was a sales clerk there for 28 years. She then worked for Caroll Irvine at C&A Music, located at 1414 Broad Street in New Castle for 25 years, until Mr. Irvine’s retirement. Alberta then started her own music store at 1561 Broad Street, retaining the name C&A Music. She operated her store until becoming ill. The store closed October 19, 2015, after having been operated by her Husband and Sister for a short time.
Alberta was preceded in death by her Husband, Clyde Kenneth Lowe on December 16, 2008 and their Son, James Kenneth Lowe on July 3, 1964. She is also joining her Parents, Arthur and Hazel Kissick, her In-Laws, Emery and Goldie Belcher, one Sister, Sylvia Christine Murphy, three Brothers; Richard Eugene Kissick, Arthur Lennard Kissick and Melvin Howard Kissick,, three Brothers-in-law; James Ewing Smith, Vurl Lowe and Elmer Lowe, and a Sister-in-law, Patsy Kissick, In-laws, Elmer and Betty Walker, in Heaven.
Alberta is survived by her Sister, Janet Ruth Smith and Companion Gary Logan of New Castle, her Brother Gerald Kissick and Wife, Violet of New Castle, her Sisters-in-law, Marilyn Kissick of Mt. Summit and Evelyn Lowe of New Castle, Step Mother, Neva Kissick of New Castle, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.
Calling will be at Macer-Hall Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Friday December 9, 2016 from 12:00 – 2:00 P.M.
The Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M. with the burial following at South Mound Cemetery. The Pastors Danny Douglas and Donald Raines will be officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.macerhall.com
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/1243896/Alberta-Jean-Kissick-Lowe
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/237526323/alberta-jean-loweChildren:
- 1. James Kenneth Lowe was born on 3 May 1953 in Indiana; died on 3 Jul 1964 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; was buried in burial details unknown.
Generation: 3
6. Arthur Virgil Kissick was born on 4 Aug 1908 in Rowan County, Kentucky (son of Ezra Luther Kissick and Mary Blanche Moody); died on 31 Oct 1988 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried on 2 Nov 1988 in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Occupation: cabinet maker
- Census: 1930, Stoney Creek Township, Henry County, Indiana
- Census: 1940, Kennard, Henry County, Indiana
Notes:
Arthur V. Kissick, 80, died Monday morning in his home after an illness of several years.
Mr. Kissick was a Kentucky native and attended the First United Methodist Church. He had been a farmer and a cabinet maker, and earlier was employed at Delco Remy, Anderson and Chrysler Corp., New Castle. He retired from Modernfold Corp in 1973 after working there 15 years.
Survivors include his wife, Neva Day Kissick; two sons, Gerald and Melvin; two daughters, Alberta Lowe and Janet Cross; a stepdaughter, Esther Furbee; and three sisters, Cora Selvey, Pearl Collier and Bessie Hill.
Two sons, Arthur and Richard; a daughter, Sylvia Murphy; and a grandson, Jimmy Lowe, preceded him in death.
The Star Press. Muncie, Indiana. 1 Nov 1988.
Arthur V. Kissick, 80
New Castle, Ind. – Arthur V. Kissick, 80, 1729 Columbus St., died Monday morning in his home after an illness of several years.
Mr. Kissick was a Kentucky native and attended the First United Methodist Church.
He had been a farmer and a cabinet-maker, and earlier was employed at Delco-Remy, Anderson, and Chrysler Corp., New Castle. He retired from Modernfold Corp. in 1973 after working there 15 years.
Survivors include his wife, Neva day Kissick; two sons, Gerald Kissick and Melvin Kissick, both of New Castle; two daughters, Alberta (Mrs. Clyde) Lowe and Janet (Mrs. Willie) Cross, both of New Castle; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a stepdaughter, Esther (Mrs. Brent) Furbee, Indianapolis; three sisters, Cora Selvy and Pearl Collier, both of New Castle, and Bessie Hill, Moberly, Mo., and several nieces and nephews.
Two sons, Arthur Lennard Kissick and Richard Kissick, a daughter, Sylvia Murphy, and a grandson, Jimmy Lowe, preceded him in death.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Hostetler Funeral Home, with Rev. Ashland D. Shaw presiding, assisted by Rev. Heedlie M. Cobb. Burial will be in South Mound Cemetery.
Calling is 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today in the funeral home.
The Star Press, Muncie, Indiana. Tuesday, 1 November 1988.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176437930/arthur-virgil-kissickArthur married Hazel Olliemae Sparks on 17 Mar 1928 in Indiana. Hazel was born on 12 Apr 1911 in Swords Creek, Russell County, Virginia; died on 7 Oct 1987 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried on 10 Oct 1987 in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Hazel Olliemae Sparks was born on 12 Apr 1911 in Swords Creek, Russell County, Virginia; died on 7 Oct 1987 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried on 10 Oct 1987 in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana. Notes:
Hazel O. Kissick, 76, RR 4, died Wednesday in her home.
She was a Swords Creek, Va., native and attended Emmanuel Baptist Church, New Castle.
Surviving are two daughters, Janet Cross and Alberta Lowe; and three sons, Melvin, Gerald and Leonard Kissick.
The Star Press. Muncie, Indiana. 9 Oct 1987.
Daughter of Jackson M Sparks and Alennor Dye.
Divorced from Arthur Virgil Kissick. Mother to all his children.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176437997/hazel-o-kissickChildren:
- Richard Eugene Kissick was born on 27 Jun 1928 in Henry County, Indiana; died on 27 Oct 1951 in North Korea; was buried in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.
- 3. Alberta Jean Kissick was born on 21 Aug 1929 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; died on 4 Dec 2016 in Indiana; was cremated in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.
- Sylvia Christine Kissick was born on 30 Jun 1932 in Spiceland, Henry County, Indiana; died on 29 Nov 1983 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; was buried on 2 Dec 1983 in South Mound West Lawn Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.
- Melvin Howard Kissick was born on 14 Oct 1933 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; died on 17 Apr 1999 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 21 Apr 1999 in Mount Summit Cemetery, Mount Summit, Henry County, Indiana.
- Gerald Kissick was born on 6 Apr 1935 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; died on 21 Feb 2021 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; was buried in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.
- Arthur Lennard Kissick was born on 1 May 1939 in Kennard, Henry County, Indiana; died on 22 Aug 1988 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried on 24 Aug 1988 in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.
Generation: 4
12. Ezra Luther Kissick was born on 30 Oct 1863 in Fleming County, Kentucky (son of Henry Kissick and Sarah Jane Pleak); died on 14 Dec 1918 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried in Three Lick Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky
- Census: 1910, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84431497/ezra-luther-kissick
Burial location from death certificate.Ezra married Mary Blanche Moody on 9 Oct 1890. Mary (daughter of Joseph Harvey Moody and Ivelia Jane Hedges) was born on 1 Jul 1871 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 4 Jan 1955 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried on 7 Jan 1955 in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Mary Blanche Moody was born on 1 Jul 1871 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky (daughter of Joseph Harvey Moody and Ivelia Jane Hedges); died on 4 Jan 1955 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried on 7 Jan 1955 in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Census: 1930, Chariton, Randolph County, Missouri
- Census: 1940, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana
Notes:
LKH note:
After Ezra Kissick died in 1918, Mary’s second marriage was to Lewis S. Hill in 1927.
In 1921 Mary’s daughter, Bessie, had married William Waymon Hill, the son of Lewis S. Hill.
In 1940, Mary B. (Moody) (Kissick) Hill is listed as mother-in-law, widow, living in the household of her son-in-law Marshall Collier and Pearl (Kissick) Collier in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana. Meanwhile, her second husband, Lewis S. Hill is listed as father, widower in the household of his youngest son Walter Hill, in Chariton, Randolph County, Missouri.
Mrs. Mary Kissick Hill
New Castle – Mrs. Mary B. Kissick Hill, 83 years old, died Tuesday following a brief illness. A native of Farmers Ky., she had resided in New Castle for 36 years.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. John Selvy, Mrs. Emma Akers, Mrs. Marshall Collier, all of New Castle, and Mrs. Waymon Hill of Jacksonville, Mo.; four sons, Stanly and Cash Kissick of New Castle, Arthur Kissick of Hillsboro and Simon Kissick of Richmond, and 32 grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hill were held Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the Pentecostal church with Rev. Kelley and Rev. Bibbs officiating. Burial was in the South Mound cemetery.
Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana. Friday, 7 January 1955.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/172432604/mary-blanche-kissick_hillChildren:
- Emma May Kissick was born on 1 Oct 1891 in Kentucky; died on 8 Sep 1958 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried on 11 Sep 1958 in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.
- Simon Luther Kissick was born on 30 Jan 1893 in Kentucky; died on 13 Sep 1961 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana; was buried in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.
- Milford Kash Kissick was born on 19 Jan 1896 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 21 Jan 1980 in Greensboro, Henry County, Indiana; was buried in Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana.
- Omer Stanley Kissick was born on 21 Sep 1898 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 1 Aug 1970 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.
- Cora Inez Kissick was born on 1 Oct 1902 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 16 Aug 1989 in Henry County, Indiana; was buried in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.
- Bessie Ellen Kissick was born on 9 Aug 1905 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 9 Mar 1989 in Randolph County, Missouri; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri.
- 6. Arthur Virgil Kissick was born on 4 Aug 1908 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 31 Oct 1988 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried on 2 Nov 1988 in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.
- Gracie Pearl Kissick was born on 15 Apr 1912 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 21 Sep 2007 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried on 26 Sep 2007 in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.