Milford Kash Kissick: Hedges Genealogy

1896 - 1980 (84 years)

Generation: 1

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.

Other Events:

_MILT: World War I. US Army.
Census: 1930, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana
Census: 1940, Spiceland, Henry County, Indiana

Notes:

Kash Kissick Sr.
Kash Kissick Sr., 83, Greensboro, died Jan. 21 in his home.
The son of Ezra and Blanche Moody Kissick, he was born in Rowan , Ky., Sept. 19, 1896.
He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the U.S. Army. After his military service, he moved to Henry County and had lived most of his life in the New Castle and Spiceland areas. He had been an employee of Maxwell Auto Co., later Chrysler Corporation for 26 years. He then took up farming where Raintree Heights is now located until retirement in 1962. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans.
He and his wife Della Wolf, were married in New Castle Dec. 31, 1923, and she survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Howard (Helen) Kidd of Indianapolis, Mrs. Elmer (Phyllis) Wilson of Pendleton and Mrs. James (Marguerite) Bertram of New Castle; three sons, Kash Jr., and David of Kennard, and Leroy of New Castle, 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. John (Cory) Selvy and Mrs. Pearl Collier, both of New Castle and Mrs. Bessie Hill of Moberly, Mo.; a brother, Arthur of New Castle and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday in Macer Funeral Home at New Castle with the Rev. David Mitchell presiding. Burial was in Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown.
Tri-County Banner, Knightstown, Indiana. Wednesday, 30 January 1980.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176434511/milford-kash-kissick

Milford married Iola Della Wolfe on 31 Dec 1923 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana. Iola was born on 31 Dec 1905 in Bright, Dearborn County, Indiana; died on 19 Jan 2002 in Spiceland, Henry County, Indiana; was buried in Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. Helen Irene Kissick was born on 20 Feb 1924 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; died on 3 Oct 2014 in Hancock County, Indiana; was buried in Park Cemetery, Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana.
3. Milford Kash Kissick was born on 18 Mar 1926 in Spiceland, Henry County, Indiana; died on 7 Oct 1991 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried in Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana.
4. Evelyn Marie Kissick was born on 21 Jul 1928 in Henry County, Indiana; died on 20 Mar 1939 in Henry County, Indiana; was buried in Circle Grove Cemetery, Spiceland, Henry County, Indiana.
5. Leroy Kissick was born on 9 Sep 1931 in Henry County, Indiana; died on 10 Aug 2007 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.
6. Lamar David Kissick was born on 30 Apr 1946 in Henry County, Indiana; died on 19 Sep 1993 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried in Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana.

Generation: 2

Helen Irene Kissick

(1.Milford¹) was born on 20 Feb 1924 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; died on 3 Oct 2014 in Hancock County, Indiana; was buried in Park Cemetery, Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137195525/helen-irene-sullivan

Lot 26, Grave 4, Section 16

Helen married Howard Eugene Kidd on 15 Nov 1946 in Indiana, and was divorced before 1981. Howard was born on 21 Mar 1927 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; died on 8 Jul 1997 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was cremated on 10 Jul 1997 in location of ashes unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married David Charles Sullivan on 3 Oct 1981 in Pendleton, Madison County, Indiana. David was born on 17 Jul 1923 in Wilkinson, Hancock County, Indiana; died on 23 Dec 2008 in Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana; was buried in Park Cemetery, Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Milford Kash Kissick

(1.Milford¹) was born on 18 Mar 1926 in Spiceland, Henry County, Indiana; died on 7 Oct 1991 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried in Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana.

Notes:

The Daily Reporter
Greenfield, Indiana
8 Oct 1991

M. Kash Kissick Jr., 65, rural New Castle, died Monday at Henry County Memorial Hospital. Born March 18, 1926, in Spiceland, he was the son of M. Kash Kissick Sr. and Della Wolfe Kissick.

Mr. Kissick was a farmer. He was a member of Shirley No. 531 F&AM; Scottish Rite and Shrine, Indianapolis; Henry County Shrine; Henry County Rat Patrol; Shirley No 492 Order of the Eastern Star; and New Castle Eagles Lodge.

Mr. Kissick was also a board member of Henry County Farm Bureau; deacon and member of Kennard Christian Church; past president of Kennard Lions Club; past worthy patron of Shirley Order of the Eastern Star; president of Greensboro Township Farm Bureau; and was active in the Henry County Democratic Party.

Survivors include his wife, Eileen Walker Kissick; mother, Della Wolfe Kissick; son, Duane; daughters, Marilyn Love, Marsha Barnard, Nancy Harrold and Peggy Muncy; brothers, Leory and David; and sisters, Helen Sullivan, Phyllis Wilson and Marguerite Bertram.

He was preceded in death by his father in 1980; and sister, Evelyn Kissick.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176438070/milford-kash-kissick

Section 21

Family/Spouse: Eileen Ruth Walker. Eileen was born on 14 Dec 1929 in Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia; died on 12 Dec 2018 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried in Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Evelyn Marie Kissick

(1.Milford¹) was born on 21 Jul 1928 in Henry County, Indiana; died on 20 Mar 1939 in Henry County, Indiana; was buried in Circle Grove Cemetery, Spiceland, Henry County, Indiana.

Notes:

Evelyn Kissick, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cash Kissick, living north of town, who underwent an operation for appendicitis Sunday night, died about noon Monday. She was in the fifth grade at school and will be greatly missed by her many little friends.
Tri-County Banner, Knightstown, Indiana. Friday, 24 march 1939.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51722786/evelyn-marie-kissick

Section 3

Leroy Kissick

(1.Milford¹) was born on 9 Sep 1931 in Henry County, Indiana; died on 10 Aug 2007 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.

Notes:

NEW CASTLE - Leroy Kissick, age 75, of New Castle, peacefully went to be with the Lord Friday evening at Henry County Hospital following an extended illness.

He was born September 9, 1931 in Henry County to the late Milford Cash and Della (Wolfe) Kissick Sr.

He worked at Warner Gear for 11 years, was an auto mechanic of 20 years and worked for Ingersoll Steel for 22 years.

Leroy was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and loved people in general.

He was a proud member of the Crown City Cruisers and loved his cars.

Leroy was an avid NASCAR and sports fan. He also enjoyed fishing, watching T.V., camping, and his two dogs Missy and Angel.

Leroy will be greatly missed by his friends and family.

Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Wanda (Kinnett) Kissick of New Castle; four sons, Darrell Kissick of Arizona, Leon (wife: Anne) Kissick of Florida, Harold Kissick of Kennard, Rodney (friend: Nicole) Massengale; one daughter, Cheryl (husband: Rufus) Montoya of California; three sisters, Helen (husband: David) Sullivan of Greenfield, Phyllis Wilson of Anderson, and Marguerite Bertram of New Castle; also several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Cordella Kissick and Carol Hendershot; two brothers, Milford Cash Kissick Jr. and David Kissick; and one sister, Evelyn Kissick.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Minister Frank Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery West Lawn Addition.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at the funeral home. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Family has requested family and friends wear casual dress.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147708255/leroy-kissick

West Lawn Addition

Family/Spouse: Deloris K. Walls. Deloris was born on 18 May 1934 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; died on 16 Sep 1990 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; was buried in Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

7. Cordella Pauline Kissick was born on 27 Nov 1953 in Indiana; died on 4 May 1955 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.

Lamar David Kissick

(1.Milford¹) was born on 30 Apr 1946 in Henry County, Indiana; died on 19 Sep 1993 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried in Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana.

Notes:

The Daily Reporter
Greenfield, Indiana
20 Sept 1993

L. David Kissick, 47, Kennard, died Sunday at Henry County Memorial Hospital. Born April 30, 1946, near Kennard, he was the son of M. Cash Kissick Sr. and Iola Della Wolfe Kissick.

Mr. Kissick was employed at Delco Remy, Anderson, Plant 11, for 29 years. He was a member of United Auto Workers Local 662 and was a former member of Indiana National Guard.

Survivors include his Judy Strunk Kissick; sons, Andrew and Eli Kissick; his mother; brother, LeRoy; and sisters, Helen Sullivan, Phyllis Wilson and Marguerite Bertram.

He was preceded in death by his father in 1980; brother, Cash Jr. in 1991; and sister, Evelyn in 1939.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176438325/lamar-david-kissick

Section 21

Generation: 3

Cordella Pauline Kissick

(5.Leroy², 1.Milford¹) was born on 27 Nov 1953 in Indiana; died on 4 May 1955 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.

Notes:

New Castle Baby Killed In Mishap
New Castle, Ind. (AP) – An 18-month-old baby girl was killed today by the car of an insurance salesman as he drove away from her grandparents’ home three miles west of New Castle.
She was Cordelia Kissick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Kissick, who live near New Castle.
The salesman, Marvin Clark, 27, New Castle, told Deputy Sheriff Cash Robinson he did not see the child standing in front of his car as he drove from the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Walles.
Coroner Robert Couder gave a verdict of accidental death.
Rushville Republican, Rushville, Indiana. Wednesday, 4 May 1955, page 1.

LKH note:
News article misspells her name. Should be Cordella.
News article also misspells surname of her grandparents. Should be Walla.

Henry Co. Child Killed By Car Near Home Of Grandparents
New Castle. – An 18-month-old child was killed Wednesday by a car in front of the home of her grandparents near here.
Cordella Pauline Kissick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Kissick, of Mt. Lawn, died when she was hit by a car driven by Marvin Clark, 27 years old, New Castle insurance salesman.
Clark told police officers he had been at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Walls, of near Westwood to make an insurance collection. He said he didn’t see the child when he returned to his car.
Police theorized the child was standing in front of the auto or hanging on its bumper. Clark saw her body in the road in his rear view mirror as he stopped at another nearby home.
Both Mt. Lawn and Westwood are little communities west of New Castle. Coroner Robert Couden ruled the death accidental.
Survivors include the parents; two brothers, Darrell and Gerald, both at home; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walls, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cash Kissick, also of near New Castle.
Last Rite Set
Funeral services for the child will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Davis, Smith and Couden funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana. Thursday, 5 May 1955.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47646842/cordella-pauline-kissick

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