August 31, 2025

Introducing Charles Bertram Miller

Remembering Charles Bertram “Bert” Miller (1910–1995)

Charles Bertram “Bert” Miller was born on April 5, 1910, in Louisville, Kentucky, the youngest son of Claude H. Miller and Mattie Belle App.

Over the course of his life, Bert wore many hats: electrician, auto repairman, government instructor at Fort Knox, square dance caller, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was known for steady work, lively fellowship, and even the occasional spotlight in the local paper for his impressive bowling scores.

In later years, he and his wife Mildred moved to Tucson, Arizona, where he passed away in 1995 at the age of 84. He rests with Mildred at Evergreen Memorial Park.

✨ Do you have memories of Bert?
We’d love to hear them. Please share your stories, photographs, or reflections in the comments below so that his legacy can live on for generations to come.

For a more detailed look at Bert’s life—including census records, photographs, and family milestones—please visit his Family Page.

August 6, 2025

Introducing Charles Beckett Buchanan

🛠️ Intro Page for Charles Beckett Buchanan

1913–2003
Twin Son of a Preacher | Gulf Coast Grandpa | RCA Foreman | Budgeting Philosopher

Welcome to the gathering place for stories, memories, and reflections about Charles Beckett Buchanan—a man of precision, practicality, and just enough mischief to keep things interesting.

Born in 1913 in a small Indiana town, Charles grew up the son of a Methodist pastor and lived a life that spanned horse-drawn wagons, typewriters, moon landings, and the dawn of the internet. He married Mildred Viola Beyl in 1935, worked in typewriter sales and later as a foreman for RCA, and retired to Florida—where he became a pool shark, a card-playing strategist, and a fiercely independent spirit with a golf swing strong enough to outlive his knees.

Charles didn’t always show affection the way others might—but for those who knew him, he left behind moments of humor, wisdom, and hard-earned love. Maybe you fished with him in the Gulf. Maybe he taught you how to stretch a dollar or win a game of cards. Maybe he made you roll your eyes, and then laugh five minutes later.

If you have a story to tell, a photo to share, or just a favorite memory of Charles—this is the place. Whether you knew him as Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, neighbor, or co-worker… we invite you to add your voice to his story.

📚 Curious about the full story?
You can explore Charles Beckett Buchanan’s life in greater detail—including census records, career milestones, and family memories—on his Family Page. From his early days in Indiana to his retirement in Florida, the timeline offers a deeper look at the man behind the memories.
👉 Click here to visit his Family Page.

🕯️ Drop a memory in the comments below, or send us a message to be included in a future post. He might not have baited your hook—but he certainly left his mark.

July 30, 2025

Introducing Lucette Clementine Marie Biver Witty

Lucette Clementine Marie Biver Witty

1924 – 2021

A life marked by beauty, faith, and the joy of family, Lucette Clementine Marie Biver Witty was a woman whose quiet elegance never went unnoticed. Born in Elizabeth City, Virginia, Lucette was the daughter of French immigrants Clemens and Mary Biver, who instilled in her the values of resilience, dedication, and an unwavering love for her family.

Lucette’s life was a tapestry of love: she married her one true love, Thomas Edward Witty, on September 30, 1944, and together, they built a life full of faith, joy, and laughter. Whether coaching basketball at St. Vincent High School or tending to her beloved garden, Lucette was always surrounded by family. Her most incredible legacy was the warmth of her home and the strength of her love—values she passed down to her four children, 14 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.

A devoted member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Lucette shared her gifts with the community, singing in the church choir and volunteering her time to various causes. She was also known for her impeccable style, whether on the tennis court or in her lush backyard. Lucette’s Gold Life Master rank in bridge and her love for tennis, golf, and bowling were just a few of her many talents, but her unshakable faith and devotion to her family truly defined her.

Lucette passed away at 97, leaving a legacy that will live on through the generations she touched. Her life reminds us all that beauty and grace can be found in the simplest of moments—a lesson she lived each day.

Discover Lucette’s Full Story

Want to learn more about Lucette’s incredible life journey? Head over to her Family Page to explore a timeline of her milestones, from her early years in Phoebus to her legacy of love, faith, and family. There, you’ll find the rich details that made Lucette the beloved woman she was, and maybe even some details you didn’t know about yet!

July 26, 2025

Introducing Margaret Louise Beyl

Margaret Louise Beyl Collins
Born: January 3, 1913 – Columbus, Indiana
Died: June 23, 1985 – Indianapolis, Indiana

Welcome to the memory space of Margaret Louise Beyl, the firstborn of Edward Beyl and Edna Applegate, a child of the early 20th century, and a woman who lived through eras of change with quiet resolve. Known to those around her as a devoted daughter, steadfast sister, hardworking saleslady, firefighter’s wife, and nurturing mother, Margaret’s story is stitched together in census records, clippings, and gravestones—but we know there’s always more between the lines.

This is the place for that “more.”

Maybe you remember Sunday dinners at her kitchen table. Maybe you’re holding on to a photo where her eyes twinkle just right. Maybe you’re a family historian, captivated by the grace of her generation. Whatever brings you here, we’re so glad you’ve come.

Do you have a story to share, a photo to upload, or a memory that refuses to fade? Scroll down and leave a comment. These quiet corners of the internet are how we keep the past alive and personal.

And if you haven’t yet, be sure to visit Margaret’s full family page here, where her journey from Columbus to Whiting to Indianapolis unfolds in detail.

We’re always adding, always listening.

With gratitude for your presence,
~Kris