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     Roger Cooke was born on 23 May 1766 at Harwinton, Litchfield County, CT, USA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Cooke and Lucretia Post. Roger Cooke died on 1 August 1838 at Litchfield County, CT, USA, at age 72.² He was buried at East Cemetery, at Litchfield, Litchfield County, CT, USA.

     Clyde Webb Cooksey was born on 11 October 1925. He married Mary Christine Scott. Clyde Webb Cooksey died on 22 March 2017 at Jackson, Madison County, TN, USA, at age 91. He was buried at Ridgecrest Cemetery, at Jackson, Madison County, TN, USA.

Clyde Webb Cooksey

Clyde Webb Cooksey, age 91 of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Jackson Meadows.

Born and raised in Jackson, TN, Clyde was a veteran of WWII. As a dedicated soldier, he was proud to serve his country on the Pacific Front for the United States Marines. Clyde Cooksey was the young Corporal who climbed the famous flag pole and removed the white surrender flag during the hard-fought battle of Iwo Jima.

[Newspaper photo caption: TRUCE FLAG CUT. Clinging to flagpole, PFC Clyde W. Cooksey cuts away the white Jap truce flag on the crest of Mount Tahjma, near Sasebo, Kyushu, to leave only the Stars and Stripes waving over the area. (Photo by Corp. Robert Campbell)]

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Career opportunities and advancement relocated Clyde to the Memphis area. Always one interested in higher education, he completed management courses at Hillsdale College. He also studied Business Law from Cornell University. At retirement, Clyde returned to Jackson with his beloved wife of more than forty years, Christine Scott Cooksey. Christine passed away in June of 2011.

Clyde was an avid golfer, you could always find him on the green enjoying his favorite sport among his friends.

With a witty sense of humor and helpful attitude, Clyde Cooksey always tried to make a positive difference in the lives of others. He was grateful for his much-loved family, his ever supportive, caring church family at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, and his dear friends.

On Saturday, April 8, 2017, we will gather to celebrate a beloved father, uncle, relative, and friend; to lovingly reflect upon fond memories of a life well lived. Clyde will be honored with a military graveside service. Visitation will begin at George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home from 10-11 a.m. followed by a service at 11 a.m. officiated by Bro. Dan Bruce. Committal services will follow with military honors in Ridgecrest Cemetery. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. Cooksey is survived by his daughter, Cassandra Adagio of Downy, CA; two stepsons, Rusty Edwards of Cordova, TN and Steve Jeffcoat of Carksville, AR; and one stepdaughter, Joy Edwards of Nashville, TN as well as four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Published in The Jackson Sun on Apr. 5, 2017

[Son of Freeman Hassell Cooksey & Edna Eva Webb].

     Mary Cooley was born on 13 September 1747 at Palmer, Hampden County, MA, USA. She married James Fuller on 9 October 1769 at Palmer, Hampden County, MA. Mary Cooley died in 1800 at Shoreham, Addison County, VT, USA.

     Daughter of Noah and Mary Stebbins Cooley.

     Adelbert Coombs was born on 4 February 1898 at Livingston County, NY, USA.¹ He was the son of Francis Willis Coombs and Harriet (Hattie) H. White. Adelbert Coombs died on 1 July 1978 at Canaseraga, Allegany County, NY, USA, at age 80.¹ He was buried at Canaseraga Cemetery, at Canaseraga, Allegany County, NY, USA.

     Francis Willis Coombs was born on 6 May 1871 at England. He married Harriet (Hattie) H. White, daughter of Levi White and Laura S. Sanford, on 2 December 1896 at Livingston County, NY, USA. Francis Willis Coombs appeared on the census of 1900 at Ossian, Livingston County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Frank Coombs, May 1871, 29, married 4 years, born England, parents born England; wife Hattie, born Nov 1876, 23, married 4 years, 2 childre, 2 living, born NY, parents born NY; son Abelbert, born Feb 1898, 2, born NY; dau Miillicent, born Mar 1900, 3/12, born NY.. He died on 9 November 1954 at Allegany County, NY, USA, at age 83. He was buried at Canaseraga Cemetery, at Canaseraga, Allegany County, NY, USA.

     Millicent Mary Coombs was born on 23 March 1900 at Ossian, Livingston County, NY, USA. She was the daughter of Francis Willis Coombs and Harriet (Hattie) H. White. Millicent Mary Coombs died on 14 May 1947 at Bathesda Hospital, Hornell, Steuben County, NY, USA, at age 47. Wife of Walter L Hess.¹

     Julia Marilla Coon was born on 6 October 1906 at Hayfield Twp, Crawford County, PA, USA. She married Richard Clarence Truran, son of Frank C. Truran and Blanche Lucy Hotchkin, on 1 May 1928 at PA, USA. Julia Marilla Coon died on 15 November 1979 at Meadville, Crawford County, PA, USA, at age 73. She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, at Meadville, Crawford County, PA, USA.

     William Hawkins Coon was born on 22 December 1876 at NY, USA.¹ He married Julia Emma Kearney on 19 May 1925 at Steuben County, NY, USA. William Hawkins Coon died on 14 November 1953 at Washington County, NY, USA, at age 76. He was buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, at Argyle, Washington County, NY, USA. Memorial #74083149.

     Son of James Shields Coon and Harriet May Hawkins.

     Mary Jane Cooper was born in 1833 at NY, USA. Age 37 at the 1870 census of Berrien County, MI. She married Hiram Safford, son of John Safford and Mary Tifft, at VT, USA.¹ Mary Jane Cooper died on 9 May 1908 at Covert, Van Buren County, MI, USA. She was buried at Covert Cemetery, at Covert, Van Buren County, MI, USA.

     Elizabeth (Lizzie) Coover was born on 26 January 1846 at Pennville, Jay County, IN, USA.¹ She married Lorenzo Harvey Brown, son of Jehu Brown and Tacy Thompson Lewis, on 14 March 1875 at Penn Twp, Jay County, IN, USA.² Elizabeth (Lizzie) Coover died on 16 March 1939 at Albany, Delaware County, IN, USA, at age 93. Death Certificate filled out by daughter Beaua Barlow. Burial location noted as Albany, no Cemetery indicated. Death Certificates says that she was a Widow at time of death..¹ She was buried at Strong Cemetery, at Albany, Delaware County, IN, USA.

     Daughter of Samuel Coover and Mary Ann Guslar.

     Eleanor was born at Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA, on 10 March 1850. She married Charles Eugene Hotchkin Rev. at Wheelock, McCurtain County, OK, USA, on 20 September 1872. They were married by Rev W. J. Lloyd. Some records give a marriage of 10 Sep.. Eleanor Copeland died on 10 February 1892 at Caddo, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA, at age 41. She was buried at Nunnih Mission Cemetery, at Nunnih Takali Mission, Indian Territory, USA.

     The Three Valley Museum biography says that Eleanor and Charles were married by Rev. W.J.B. Lloyd, 10 September 1872, at Wheelock. Eight children were born to this union: Maria (Mariah), Cornelia, Mary, Charles, Joseph, Eleanor, Cyrus, and Alice. At the date of the biography, only two of the children were living, Mrs Mary Brose and Eleanor Moore, both of Denver.

     Wendy Corbett married Charles Ricker James Jr., son of Charles Ricker James and Clarisse Anneta Johnston, on 8 November 1967 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA, USA. Wendy Corbett and Charles Ricker James Jr. were divorced in 1968 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA.

     Elizabeth O. Corbin was born on 29 August 1824 at Greene, Chenango County, NY, USA. Age 57 at the 1880 census of Fremont, IA. She married Lyman Collins Dudley at Chenango County, NY, USA, on 22 March 1848.¹ Elizabeth O. Corbin died on 20 March 1887 at Fayette Twp, Linn County, IA, USA, at age 62. She was buried at Grandview Cemetery, at Fayette, Fayette County, IA, USA.

     Daughter of Esbon and Margaret Wheeler Corbin.

     She married Vernon Leo Ness at Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM, USA, on 14 March 1945. Uses surname Corlis for Myrna..^1,2

     James Arthur Cornelison was born on 5 January 1883 at Lorimor, Union County, IA, USA.¹ He married Nellie Merle Dodd at Villisca, Montgomery County, IA, USA, on 18 March 1902. James Arthur Cornelison died on 31 March 1982 at Red Oak, Montgomery County, IA, USA, at age 99.¹ He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, at Red Oak, Montgomery County, IA, USA.

     Lucile Bernice Cornelison was born on 9 May 1912 at Sherman Twp, Jasper County, IA, USA. She was the daughter of James Arthur Cornelison and Nellie Merle Dodd. She married William Theron Riegel at Corning, Adams County, IA, USA, on 3 June 1930. Lucile Bernice Cornelison died on 25 September 1986 at Creston, Union County, IA, USA, at age 74. She was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, at Glenwood, Mills County, IA, USA.

     Betty Louis Cornell is the daughter of Roy Cornell and Frances Marie Hoadley.

     John Cornell is the son of Roy Cornell and Frances Marie Hoadley.

     Larry Edward Cornell was born on 26 January 1932 at MI, USA.¹ He was the son of Roy Cornell and Frances Marie Hoadley. Larry Edward Cornell died on 5 December 1977 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI, USA, at age 45.^1,2 He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, at Mattawam, Van Buren County, MI, USA.

     Mary Ada Cornell was born on 1 December 1867 at Cass County, MI, USA. She married Lee Samuel Lason, son of Oscar Dolphus Lason and Lorinda S. Hutchins, after 1916. Mary Ada Cornell died on 23 June 1941 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA, at age 73. She was buried at Riverside Cemetery, at Dowagiac, Cass County, MI, USA.

     Roy Cornell was born on 15 June 1912 at MI, USA.¹ He married Frances Marie Hoadley, daughter of Albert Edwin Hoadley and Ida Alice Lena Raymond, circa 1930 at MI. Roy Cornell died on 22 June 1963 at Paw Paw, Van Buren County, MI, USA, at age 51.¹ He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, at Mattawam, Van Buren County, MI, USA.

     Virginia Cornell is the daughter of Roy Cornell and Frances Marie Hoadley.

     Virginia was born at Billings, Yellowstone County, MT, USA, on 18 July 1926. Age 4 at the 1930 census of Billings, MT.. She married Elwin Clayton Ness at Billings, Yellowstone County, MT, on 14 September 1946. Montana County Marriages 1865-1950.¹ Virginia Mae Cornell died on 9 March 2017 at Billings, Yellowstone County, MT, at age 90. She was buried at Terrace Gardens Cemetery, at Billings, Yellowstone County, MT, USA.

     Virginia Mae Ness, 90, of Billings passed away at St. Vincent Healthcare on March 9, 2017. Her husband, Elwin, was waiting for her with a big hug and a kiss. She was born the daughter of Mae and Robert Cornell on July 18, 1926 in Billings.
Virginia met the love of her life, Elwin Ness, when she was 10 years old and he was 11. They married in Billings on Sept. 14, 1946. They were married for 68 years when Elwin passed away in July of 2015. Virginia and Elwin had three sons Robert, DeWayne and Gregory.
Virginia worked at Sears, managed Sage Towers and Rose Park Apartments before becoming a homemaker. She enjoyed square-dancing, bowling, playing cards, baking and family dinners. She also enjoyed being the “cook” at the hunting camp with her “boys” and at the “Police Cabin” on the Stillwater outside of Absarokee. She was known for her chocolate cake with fudge frosting and homemade chicken and noodles. She also enjoyed watching her grandkids participate in sporting events. Most of all, her greatest joy was being with family and friends.
Virginia is survived by her sons DeWayne (Cindy) Ness and Gregory Ness; grandchildren Rochelle Ness, Jeremy Ness, Tamera (Rich)Walter, Chad (Anita) Ness, Allan (Sara) Ness and David (Holly) Ness; six great- grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; sister Sharon Mai; many nieces and nephews; and her “animals” Chelsea and Miss Priss.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Elwin Ness; parents Mae and Robert Cornell; her eldest son Robert Ness; sister Jean Bornes; and brother Robert Cornell Jr.
The family would like to thank Dr. Tom James and the nurses at St. Vincent Healthcare who kept her comfortable during her final hours.
A private family gathering will take place at a later date.
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     Carol Gene Cornwell is the daughter of Henry Baldwin Cornwell Jr. and Ruth Carolyn Stone. She married Warren Roy Hogan at Bloomfield, Essex County, NJ, USA, on 10 October 1959.

     Catherine Eliza Cornwell was born on 1 March 1871 at Penn Yan, Yates County, NY, USA. She was the daughter of George Rathbun Cornwell and Catherine Eliza Heermans. Catherine Eliza Cornwell died on 2 April 1923 at Willard, Seneca County, NY, USA, at age 52. Penn Yan NY Democrat 4/6/1923;
Miss Catherine Cornwell, age 52, died 4/2/1923. Surviving are her father, George R Cornwell; three brothers, James H, George R, and Henry B; three sisters, Mrs N Winton Palmer, Mrs Remsen N Kinne, and Mrs Clay F Kinyoun. Burial in Lakeview cemetery. Probably died in Willard State Hospital.. She was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, at Penn Yan, Yates County, NY, USA.

     She remained unmarried.

     Elizabeth Cornwell was born in 1704 at Stratford, Fairfield County, CT, USA. She married Abiel Beers at CT, USA, on 16 January 1723. Elizabeth Cornwell died in September 1732 at Fairfield County, CT, USA.

     Daughter of John Cornwell and Jane Peet.

     Elizabeth Ann Cornwell was born on 26 March 1938 at Rochester, Monroe County, NY, USA. She was the daughter of William Samuel Cornwell and Isabel Clare Strickland. She married William Francis Brainerd IV on 31 January 1955. Elizabeth Ann Cornwell died on 25 March 2009 at Ray Brook, Essex County, NY, USA, at age 70.

     Called Bettyann in husbands obituary.

     Frances Elizabeth Cornwell was born on 24 December 1868 at Penn Yan, Yates County, NY, USA. She was the daughter of George Rathbun Cornwell and Catherine Eliza Heermans. Frances Elizabeth Cornwell died on 11 August 1923 at Penn Yan, Yates County, NY, at age 54. She was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, at Penn Yan, Yates County, NY, USA. Wife of Remsen Kinne.

     George Rathbun Cornwell was born on 24 February 1836 at Penn Yan, Yates County, NY, USA. 1900 census. He married Catherine Eliza Heermans at Penn Yan, Yates County, NY, on 11 November 1863. Married 36 years at 1900 census.. George Rathbun Cornwell appeared on the census of 1900 at Penn Yan, Yates County, NY. The census lists the family as: George R. Cornwell, feb 1836, 64, married 36 years, postmaster, born NY, parents born NY; wife Catherine E., dec 1840, 59, married 36 years, 9 children, 8 living, born NY, parents born NY; son William S., jan 1865, 35, single, born NY, dealer-broker; Mary E., mar 1871, 29, single, born NY; Katherine E., mar 1871, 29, single, born NY; Sarah H., jan 1874, 25, s ingle, teacher, born NY; Henry B., jul 1879, 20, single, assistant Postmaster, born NY; sister Elizabeth, apr 1829, 71, single, born NY.. He died on 4 October 1924 at Penn Yan, Yates County, NY, at age 88. He was a businessman and established Cornwell's Opera House in Penn Yan, NY. Aside from providing musical and theatrical entertainment, the Opera House provided a stage for such individuals as Susan B, Anthony, P.T. Barnum, Frederick Douglass, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Horace Greeley. In addition to running the Opera House, Cornwell used the first floor of the building for his book and stationary selling. Other stores in the building sold organs, pianos, and sewing machines. He was a delegate to the Republican National Convention from New York in 1884 and an alternate in 1900. He was a delegate to the New York state constitutional convention, 26th District, in 1894.. He was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, at Penn Yan, Yates County, NY, USA.

     George Rathbun Cornwell was born on 3 August 1872 at Penn Yan, Yates County, NY, USA. He was the son of George Rathbun Cornwell and Catherine Eliza Heermans. George Rathbun Cornwell died on 17 May 1950 at Lyons, Wayne County, NY, USA, at age 77. He was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, at Penn Yan, Yates County, NY, USA.