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Gracie Louise Bushong was born on 23 November 1967. She died on 26 July 1997, at age 29. She was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas.

Stone photo present

Gracie Louise Bushong

Birth: Nov. 23, 1967
Death: Jul. 26, 1997


Burial:
Pine Hill Cemetery
Jonesboro
Craighead County
Arkansas, USA

Created by: Bunny Gambill
Record added: Jan 22, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 83864410. From brother, Donnie's 2012 obituary

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one sister, Gracie Bushong.

*since brother, Donald's obituary, calls all siblings, brothers and sisters with no "half" associated with them, it is assumed that Wanda Cosner was the mother and Margaret was a Step mother. Wanda remarried and became Wanda Cruz.

Verna Louise Bushong was born on 20 October 1932 in Trumann, Poinsett County, Arkansas. She and Richard Troy Lane were married. She died on 22 December 2017, at age 85, in Searcy, Arkansas. She was buried in Marked Tree Cemetery Marked Tree, Poinsett County, Arkansas.

Her married name was Verna Louise Lane. Added from brother, William's obituray

survived by .... a sister, Louise Lane of Trumann; a brother, Carlee Bushong of Greenbrier. "United States Census, 1940," Gracie Bushong in household of Lester Shepherd, Trumann, Willis Township, Poinsett, Arkansas, United States
Name: Gracie Bushong


Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Lester Shepherd M 23 Arkansas
Mother Loy Shepherd F 65 Kentucky
Sister Gracie Bushong F 26 Missouri
Nephew Jaunior Bushong M 9 Arkansas
Niece Verna Lou Bushong F 7 Arkansas
Nephew Carl Lee Bushong M 5 Arkansas. Vernie Louise Bushong Lane
BIRTH 20 Oct 1932
DEATH 22 Dec 2017
BURIAL Marked Tree Cemetery Marked Tree, Poinsett County, Arkansas, USA
GPS Add coordinates
MEMORIAL ID 186134572


Created by: 55Chevy
Added: 26 Dec 2017
Find A Grave Memorial 186134572. Vernie Lane
Wednesday, January 3, 2018

TRUMANN - Mrs. Vernie Louise Lane, 85, departed this life on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Advanced Care Hospital of White County in Searcy, Ark. She was born in Paragould, Ark., and lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a housewife and of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Troy Lane, Jr.; two brothers, Carlee Bushong, and William Lewis Bushong, Jr., and her parents, William Lewis and Gracie Shephard Bushong.

She is survived three sons, Michael Keith Lane and wife Janie of Vilonia, Ark., Scotty Joe Lane of Conway, Ark., and Jimmy Dale Lane of Trumann; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Dec. 28 in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Private burial followed in Marked Tree Cemetery in Marked Tree, Ark.

An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

Carlee Bushong, Sr., was born on 15 December 1934 in Greene County, Arkansas. He and Shirley Rose were married. He died on 26 April 2017, at age 82, in Greenbriar, Faulkner County, Arkansas. He was buried in Republican Cemetery, Greenbriar, Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Added from brother, William's obituray

survived by .... a sister, Louise Lane of Trumann; a brother, Carlee Bushong of Greenbrier. "United States Census, 1940," Gracie Bushong in household of Lester Shepherd, Trumann, Willis Township, Poinsett, Arkansas, United States
Name: Gracie Bushong


Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Lester Shepherd M 23 Arkansas
Mother Loy Shepherd F 65 Kentucky
Sister Gracie Bushong F 26 Missouri
Nephew Jaunior Bushong M 9 Arkansas
Niece Verna Lou Bushong F 7 Arkansas
Nephew Carl Lee Bushong M 5 Arkansas. From lookupanyone.com
ages as of 2013

CARLEE L BUSHONG

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78
GREENBRIER, AR
MAYFLOWER, AR
CONWAY, AR
BRIDGMAN, MI
SHIRLEY BUSHONG (76)
FAITH BUSHONG (78)
BALINDA BUSHONG (51)
JESSICA BUSHONG (28)
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JESSICA NICOLE BUSHONG

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28
VILONIA, AR
MAYFLOWER, AR
MAUMELLE, AR

BALINDA BUSHONG (51)
ADAM PELKEY (29)
BELINDA BUSHONG (51)
TYLER BUSHONG
CARLEE BUSHONG (53.) Carlee Bushong, Sr

Birth: Dec. 15, 1934
Greene County
Arkansas, USA
Death: Apr. 26, 2017
Arkansas, USA


Carlee Bushong, Sr. 82 of Greenbrier went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 26, 2017. He was born December 15, 1934 in Paragould, Arkansas to the late William Louis Bushong and Gracie Shepherd Bushong Hervey. After his father passed away when he was two, Carlee was raised by his step-father, Arlen Hervey. Carlee was a retired construction worker and a member of the Pentecostals of Greenbrier. Carlee took it upon himself to get an education by attending night school in his thirty's. He was a faithful man who always put God first in his life. The whole family holds many memories of his walk with God, his Bible reading and singing. He loved spending time with his family and swinging his great-grands on his tree swing. He is survived by his wife of sixty-three plus years,

Shirley Bushong, three daughters, Brenda Allred (Randy) of Bridgman, MI, Barbara Thompson (David) of Cabot, AR, Mechshelle Tomsheck (Joshua) of St. Joseph, MI, son Carlee Bushong, Jr. companion (Belynda) of Conway, AR, sister Louise Lane of Marked Tree, twenty-three grandchildren and big papa to twenty-three great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by parents, daughter, Linda Sue Bushong Kovacs, and a brother William Louis Bushong. Services are 1:00 pm Saturday, April 29, at the Pentecostals of Greenbrier with Pastor Bradley Burns and former Pastor Bro. Paul Mize with burial in Republican Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm Friday, April 28, at the church. Arrangements were made with Bishop-Crites Funeral Home in Greenbrier, AR.

Family links:
Parents:
William Louis Bushong (1930 - 2004)

Sibling:
Carlee Bushong (1964 - 2017)
Gracie Louise Bushong (1967 - 1997)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Republican Cemetery
Greenbrier
Faulkner County
Arkansas, USA

Created by: Kelsey
Record added: Jun 04, 2017
Find A Grave Memorial# 180015806. Carl Lee Bushong
United States Census, 1940
Name Carl Lee Bushong
Event Type Census
Event Date 1940
Event Place Trumann, Willis Township, Poinsett, Arkansas, United States
Sex Male
Age 5
Marital Status Single
Race (Original) White
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Nephew
Relationship to Head of Household Nephew
Birthplace Arkansas
Birth Year (Estimated) 1935
Last Place of Residence Same Place
Household

Lester Shepherd Head M 23 Arkansas
Loy Shepherd Mother F 65 Kentucky
Gracie Bushong Sister F 26 Missouri
Jaunior Bushong Nephew M 9 Arkansas
Verna Lou Bushong Niece F 7 Arkansas
Carl Lee Bushong Nephew M 5 Arkansas.

Richard Troy Lane was born on 19 March 1929 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. He and Verna Louise Bushong were married. He died on 28 May 1969, at age 40, in Marked Tree, Poinsett County, Arkansas. He was buried in Marked Tree Cemetery, Marked Tree, Poinsett County, Arkansas.

R.T. “Bud” Lane
BIRTH 19 Mar 1926
DEATH 28 May 1969 (aged 43)
BURIAL
Marked Tree Cemetery, Marked Tree, Poinsett County, Arkansas, USA
MEMORIAL ID 118641541 · View Source


Created by: Kinfolk
Added: 13 Oct 2013
Find A Grave Memorial 118641541.

Betty L. Wright was born in 1929. She and Norman W. Bushong were married. She died in 1999, at age ~70. She was buried in Grovelawn Cem., Pendleton, Madison County, Indiana.

Her married name was Betty L. Bushong. Stone photo seen on Norman's FindaGrave memorial.

Rocky Wayne Bushong was born on 14 May 1952 in Summitville, Madison County, Indiana. He and Deborah Jordan were married. He and Shawn were married. He died on 15 April 2013, at age 60, in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. He was buried in Cremated.

Added from father's obituary

Survivors include two children, Rocky (wife, Shawn) Bushong of Pendleton and Pebbles (husband, Bob) Blanchard of Wyoming, Delaware. Rocky Wayne Bushong, Pendleton
Age: 60, Passed Away: April 15, 2013

Rocky Wayne Bushong, May 14, 1952- April 15, 2013, Born to the late Norman and Betty (Wright) Bushong, Summitville, they moved to Pendleton in 1958.

Rock attended school, being the first graduating class of PHHS in 1970. In 1971, he joined the Army and served in the Engineering Corp for three years. Upon returning home, he worked for DeShon Construction as a heavy machine operator before going to work at Citizens Gas in Indianapolis. Rock retired in 2010 as a mechanic after 35 years. He also stayed actively involved in the Army Reserves for several years. He was a life member of Amvets Post #26 and a member of the Lapel American Legion. Rock was a charter member of the AMA, a member of the Fall Creek Conservation Club and the PADI Divemaster.

Having enjoyed a full life of sports, Rock was a big Colts Fan and established the “He-Man Woman Haters Culb”, Pendleton Chptr., and served as VP for several years. Card carrying members total 182. Back in his day, he enjoyed racing cycles and go carts. Nothing ever smelled as good to him as burning ethanol. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and bowling.

Rock was blessed with a son, Dustin, and beloved daughter, Beth. Later in life he gained another son, Isaac. All three were very important to him and he enjoyed the times they shared. Family grew to include three grandkids, Kassy Baker, Wesley and Justin Beeler. A lot of memories will be shared around campfires in the days to come as we move forward.

It was with honor and privilege that his sister, Pebbles Ann (Bob) Blanchard and his wife Shawn, were able to keep Rock at home until his passing. Many thanks to his friends for their visits and prayers, especially to his buddy, Dean (Carla) Gimple, for “sharing one hell of a Ride” in his lifetime.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Hospice or Amvets Post #26, Pendleton. There will be no traditional services, as per request. Arrangements made by Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory. “So it is said. So it is written. Peace out”.

The Herald Bulletin
Anderson, Indiana
Tuesday, 16 April 2013. On Rocky Wayne Bushong FYI not listed in the obits is his first wife Deborah Jordan. Deborah is
Dustin’s and Beth’s Mom. Shawn is 2 nd wife.

Barton Estel Clock was born on 20 August 1916 in Indiana. He and Beulah Vista Bushong were married on 10 June 1939. He died on 10 January 1992, at age 75, in Madison County, Indiana. He was buried in Vinson Memorial Park, Summitville, Madison County, Indiana.

Barton Estel Clock
Given Name: Barton Estel
Surname: Clock
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Name: Page
VALUE: Number: 307-05-9230; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951. 1
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FIELD:
Name: Page
VALUE: Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: 584; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 203.0. 2
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Name: Page
VALUE: Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: T625_427; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 62; Image: . 3
Sex: M
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Change Date: 3 APR 2015
Note: He was the son of Everett C. Clock and Elizabeth ?.
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FIELD:
Name: Page
VALUE: Ancestry Family Trees 4
Birth: 20 AUG 1916 in Indiana
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Name: Page
VALUE: Number: 307-05-9230; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951. 1
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FIELD:
Name: Page
VALUE: Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: 584; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 203.0. 2
Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: T625_427; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 62; Image: . 3
Death: 10 JAN 1992 in Summitville, Madison County, Indiana. Stone photo present - double with Buleah

Barton E Clock

Birth: Aug. 20, 1916
Indiana, USA
Death: Jan. 10, 1992


Burial:
Vinson Memorial Park
Summitville
Madison County
Indiana, USA

Created by: Winnie Oswalt
Record added: Aug 10, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 74735801. Marriage carved in tombstone - FindaGrave.

Charles Frances Sylvester Snodgrass was born on 30 October 1908 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. He and Virginia Catherine Bushong were married on 16 January 1943 in First Methodist Church, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. He died on 29 October 1988, at age 79, in Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida.

Charles Frances Sylvester Snodgrass
Given Name: Charles Frances Sylvester
Surname: Snodgrass
Sex: M
Note: He was the son of Andrew Snodgrass and Ina Isabelle Todd.
Birth: 30 OCT 1908 in Madison County, Indiana
Number: 310-10-4187; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951. 2
Death: 29 OCT 1988 in Palm Beach, Florida, United States.

Capt. Brent Bushong was born on 3 October 1931 in Syracuse, Kosciusko County, Indiana. He and Mae Ann Greer were married in 1953. He and Dorothy J. ("Dot") Bridges were married in 1978. He died on 23 October 2003, at age 72, in Loudon County, Tennessee. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.

Brent Bushong
Captain, United States Navy Indiana
BUSHONG, BRENT, Capt., USN (Ret.) (Age 72)

Brent Bushong, Captain, United States Navy (retired), age 72, of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon passed away suddenly Thursday, October 23, 2003.

Brent was born October 3, 1931 to Guy and Beulah Bushong in Syracuse, Indiana.

Brent graduated from Purdue University and upon graduation and commissioning in 1953 reported directly to Naval Flight Training. He spent a total of 22 years in the U.S. Navy and on his way to Captain, he once commanded the largest carrier squadron in the Navy, comprised of over 500 officers and enlisted men.

As Executive Officer of USS INCHON, he circumnavigated the world, and was part of helicopter mine sweeping operations in both Vietnam and Egypt. He retired in 1975, and was proud that two of his sons also earned commissions in the Navy.

He fell in love and married Dot in 1978, and they worked in Washington together for a number of years before retiring to the south. Dot was instrumental in Brent returning to his Christian upbringing, and Brent put Jesus Christ at the center of his life. He and his wife were members of First Baptist Church in Lenoir City.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Dorothy (Dot) Bushong; children, Greg Bushong and wife, Chris, Dave Bushong and wife, Carol, Bruce Bushong and wife, Jamie, and Carol Bushong Rix and husband, Matt; stepchildren, Barbara Collins and husband, Dale, Judd Medlen and wife, Karen, and Mark Medlen and wife, Allison; 16 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sister, Mildred Folds of Syracuse, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services in the Arlington National Cemetery at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 2085 Simpson Road E., Lenoir City, Tennessee 37771. Brent Bushong

Birth: Oct. 3, 1931
Death: Oct. 23, 2003


Note: Interment date 11-13-2003. Captain US Navy. Veteran Service Dates from 09-27-1950 to 07-01-1975. Information extracted from the National Cemetery Administration's National Gravesite Locator. http://www.cem.va.gov/

Burial:
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington
Arlington County
Virginia, USA
Plot: Section 68 Site 812

Maintained by: Oklahoma Bob
Originally Created by: Shiver
Record added: May 18, 2004
Find A Grave Memorial# 8793731. My name is Carol Bushong- Rix. My father is Brent (nmn) Bushong, (1931-2003 and Captain, USN, Ret'd, ) My cousin is Paul Bushong VADM USN (Son of Ralph Bushong, deceased), and my brother Bruce is also mentioned in the Wikipedia article as "notable Bushongs" reference as a published fiction author. My father's parents were Guy and Buelah from Indiana. Captain Brent Bushong was born in Pierceton, Indiana on October 3, 1931. He graduated from Purdue University in May 1953, was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Navy and entered naval flight training.
During his career he amassed over 6,000 flight hours and 400 carrier landings. As a commander he commanded the Navy's largest carrier squadron (VAW-111) with 150 officers and 600 enlisted men. His career highlights included: participation in the fleet introduction of the E-2 "Hawkeye" (radar) carrier aircraft, graduation from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces with honors (top 10%), and three carrier deployments to Vietnam.
As executive officer of USS INCHON (LPH-12) he participated in an around-the-world cruise and cleared Haiphong Harbor and the Suez Canal of mines. He retired from the Navy in 1975. He taught school and worked as a naval weapons systems consultant from 1978 until he retired in 1984. He was a member of The Association of Naval Aviators, and a life member of the National Eagle Scout Association. He was married to the former Dorothy Bridges Medlen. Captain Bushong was killed in a motorcycle accident October 23,2003.

Dorothy J. ("Dot") Bridges was born on 27 June 1929 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. She and Capt. Brent Bushong were married in 1978. She died on 22 April 2017, at age 87, in. She was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.

Her married name was Dorothy J. ("Dot") Bushong. From lookyupanyone.com
ages as of 2013

DOROTHY J BUSHONG

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84
KNOXVILLE, TN
LOUDON, TN
PENSACOLA, FL


BRENT BUSHONG (81.) Dorothy "Dot" Bridges Bushong

Birth: unknown
Death: Apr. 22, 2017

Dorothy "Dot" Bushong, age 87, of Knoxville passed away Saturday evening, April 22, 2017 with family by her side.

faithful member of First Baptist Concord and the George McRae School class.

Retired from NASA in 1983 and spent her "retirement" years starting 2 businesses, loving and entertaining family and friends and serving The Lord.

Preceded in death by:
Husband, the love of her life - Brent Bushong
Son - Judd Medlen
Parents - Wilmer and Dora Rich Bridges
Sister - Elizabeth Lewis
Brother - William Berry Bridges

Survived by:
Children - Barbara (Dale) Collins, Mark (Alison) Medlen; Daughter-in-law - Karen Medlen
Grandchildren - Jason (Jenna) Collins, Lara Collins, Kyle (Meghan) Medlen, Jacob Medlen, Sydney and Hunter Medlen
Great grandchildren - Noah, Abby and Faith Collins and Lilly Medlen
Brother - Ray (Carolyn) Bridges
Sisters - Glenda Hill and Nelda Lambert
Stepchildren - Dave (Carol) Bushong, Greg (Chris) Bushong, Bruce (Jamie) Bushong, Carol (Matt) Rix

The family received friends May 1st in the Chapel of First Baptist Concord followed with a Celebration of Life with Rev. Steve Peek officiating.


Family links:
Parents:
Wilmer Bridges (1905 - 1975)
Dora E. Rich Bridges (1905 - 1954)

Spouse:
Brent Bushong (1931 - 2003)

Sibling:
Dorothy Bridges Bushong (____ - 2017)
William Berry Bridges (1932 - 1937)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington
Arlington County
Virginia, USA

Created by: Moneyroe
Record added: Apr 25, 2017
Find A Grave Memorial# 178752599. Dorothy "Dot" Bushong, age 87, of Knoxville passed away Saturday evening, 22 April 2017 with family by her side. Dot was a faithful member of First Baptist Concord. She retired from NASA in 1983 and spent her "retirement" years starting 2 businesses, loving and entertaining family and friends and serving The Lord. Dot is preceded in death by her husband, Brent Bushong – the love of her life; son, Judd Medlen; parents, Wilmer and Dora Rich Bridges; sister, Elizabeth Lewis; brother, William Berry Bridges. She is survived by her children and spouses, Barbara (Dale) Collins, Mark (Alison) Medlen; daughter-in-law, Karen Medlen; grandchildren, Jason (Jenna) Collins, Lara (Chuck) Jones, Kyle (Meghan) Medlen, Jacob Medlen, Sydney and Hunter Medlen; great grandchildren, Noah, Abby and Faith Collins and Lilly Medlen; brother, Ray (Carolyn) Bridges; sisters, Glenda Hill and Nelda Lambert; stepchildren , Dave (Carol) Bushong, Greg (Chris) Bushong, Bruce (Jamie) Bushong, Carol (Matt) Rix, and several step grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 1st from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of First Baptist Concord with a Celebration of Life to follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Steve Peek officiating. Interment will be with her husband in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Missions Ministry of First Baptist Concord, 11704 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37934.