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Female 1911 - 1987  (76 years)


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  1. 1.  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-kissick

    Hazel married Arthur Virgil Kissick on 17 Mar 1928 in Indiana. Arthur (son of Ezra Luther Kissick and Mary Blanche Moody) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Richard Eugene Kissick  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    2. 3. Alberta Jean Kissick  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    3. 4. Sylvia Christine Kissick  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    4. 5. Melvin Howard Kissick  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    5. 6. Gerald Kissick  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    6. 7. Arthur Lennard Kissick  Descendancy chart to this point 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: 2

  1. 2.  Richard Eugene Kissick Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hazel1) 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.

    Notes:

    Soldier Killed in Korea
    Pfc. Richard Kissick, 23, husband of Mrs. Peggy Kissick, 1709 Broad street, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kissick of Luray, was killed in action in Korea October 27, according to word received by his family from the U.S. Department of Defense.
    Pfc. Kissick, who was employed at the local A and P store before entering the army a year ago was serving with the 32nd infantry regiment and had been in Korea since march. He held the combat infantryman's badge for excellent performance of duty against the enemy.
    The Star Press, Muncie, Indiana, Wednesday, 14 November 1951.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/149347084/richard-eugene-kissick


  2. 3.  Alberta Jean Kissick Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hazel1) 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.

    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-lowe

    Alberta married Clyde Kenneth Lowe on 23 Jul 1949 in Indiana. Clyde 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. James Kenneth Lowe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 May 1953 in Indiana; died on 3 Jul 1964 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; was buried in burial details unknown.

  3. 4.  Sylvia Christine Kissick Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hazel1) 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.

    Notes:

    Sylvia Christine married a second time to Donald Eugene Murphy on 24 Jun 1966 in Luroy, Henry County, Indiana.

    They divorced before her death in 1983.

    Sylvia married Donald Eugene Moody on 30 Jun 1950 in Indiana, and was divorced before 1966. Donald was born on 17 Nov 1928 in Henry County, Indiana; died on 7 May 2005 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Melvin Howard Kissick Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hazel1) 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.

    Notes:

    Melvin H, Kissick, 65
    Mount Summit – Melvin H. Kissick, 65, died Saturday in Wishard Hospital, Indianapolis.
    Mr. Kissick was born in Henry County. He was a security guard at Stoutfield Army Base for Burns International, Indianapolis. He had worked as an independent insurance agent for Penncorp. For 15 years and at Standard Grocery Stores in New Castle and Indianapolis for 32 years. He was a former member of the Blue River Optimist Club.
    Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Rutherford Kissick; a daughter, Melanie Cummings (husband: Jim); three sons, Larry Kissick, Brian Kissick (wife: Teri) and Gregg Kissick (wife: Lora; a brother, Gerald Kissick (wife: Violet), two sisters, Alberta Lowe (husband: Clyde) and Janet Cross; his stepmother, Neva Kissick, and 10 grandchildren.
    Two brothers and a sister are deceased.
    Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service. Burial will be in Mount Summit Cemetery.
    Calling will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hinsey Brown Funeral Service.
    Memorials may be made to the Henry County Cancer Society or the Henry County Heart Association.
    The Star Press, Muncie, Indiana. Monday, 19 April 1999.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/181408269/melvin-howard-kissick


  5. 6.  Gerald Kissick Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hazel1) 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.

    Notes:

    Gerald Kissick, age 85, of New Castle passed away at I.U. Health Ball Hospital on Sunday, February 21, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born April 6, 1935 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Arthur Virgil Kissick and Hazel Olliemae (Sparks) Kissick.

    He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Germany & China. Gerald was married to Violet Ruth (Denney) Kissick on July 8, 1969. A used car salesman, he owned Kissick’s Used Cars in New Castle where he also was a barber. He loved spending time with his family, playing and watching basketball, traveling to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, finding money and working outdoors.

    Gerald is survived by his wife of 51 years, Violet Ruth (Denney) Kissick; a daughter Allison (Dave) McClure of New Castle; granddaughters Audra and Claire McClure; step sister Esther (Brent) Furbee of Fishers; sisters-in-law Marilyn Kissick and Mary Kay Razor, both of New Castle, and several special cousins, nieces, nephews and special friends including, Linda Ross, Brooks & Beverly Muncy and Gary Marcum.

    Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Hazel Kissick; three sisters, Alberta Jean Lowe, Sylvia Christine Murphy, and Janet Cross-Smith; three brothers; Richard Eugene Kissick, Arthur Lennard Kissick and Melvin Howard Kissick; stepmother, Neva Kissick; brothers-in-law, Otis Ray Denney, Clifford Kidd, and Clyde Kenneth Lowe; sisters-in-law, Patsy Woolums and Evelyn Joy (Joyce) Kidd; mother and father in-law, Johnnie and Iva Denney and several special cousins, including Shirley & Gene Warth.

    Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2021 at South Mound Cemetery with Bob Caudill officiating. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 or Alzheimer’s Association, 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830. You may express condolences or share a memory of Gerald at www.hinsey-brown.com.
    https://www.hinsey-brown.com/obituaries/Gerald-Kissick/#!/Obituary


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/223414864/gerald-kissick


  6. 7.  Arthur Lennard Kissick Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hazel1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer, cabinet maker

    Notes:

    Arthur Lennard Kissick, 49, died Monday in Henry County Memorial Hospital, New Castle, after a sudden illness.

    He was a 1958 graduate of Mount Summit High School and attended Southside Church of the Nazarene, New Castle.

    He was a machine operator and set up man at Chrysler Corp.'s New Castle plant, where he had worked for 23 years. He was a member of United Auto Workers Local 371.

    Surviving are his wife, Patsy; two sons, Brook and Mark; two daughters, Cindy Smith and Angela Kissick; his father, Arthur V. Kissick; two sisters, Alberta Lowe and Janet Cross; and two brothers, Gerald and Melvin.

    The Star Press. Muncie, Indiana. 23 Aug 1988


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176438267/arthur-lennard-kissick



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  James Kenneth Lowe Descendancy chart to this point (3.Alberta2, 1.Hazel1) was born on 3 May 1953 in Indiana; 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



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