Elias Morgan Gearheart1,2,3

M, b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
FatherJohn Henry Gearheart3 b. December 10, 1855, d. December 30, 1932
MotherAlice Ann "Allie" Wimmer3 b. August 3, 1852, d. March 24, 1929
     Elias Morgan Gearheart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on May 6, 1874 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Della Vera Layman on December 24, 1896 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Elias Morgan Gearheart died on March 5, 1923 at Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 48; Shot and killed while in the line of duty as a Revenue Collector.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 292, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 240, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1900Farmer4
1910Mill laborer5
1920Dynamite magazine keeper6

Family

Della Vera Layman b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
Marriage*Elias Morgan Gearheart married Della Vera Layman on December 24, 1896 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S2737] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Gearheart Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellie Gearhart McManaway obituary in the Apr 24, 1989 edition.
  13. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.

LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart1,2

M, b. September 27, 1878, d. December 23, 1946
FatherJohn Henry Gearheart2,3,4 b. December 10, 1855, d. December 30, 1932
MotherAlice Ann "Allie" Wimmer2,3,4 b. August 3, 1852, d. March 24, 1929
     LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on September 27, 1878 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Sarah Elizabeth Bandy on October 7, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart died on December 23, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.

Census Records

1900Dwelling 149, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 363, District 107, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law William Weaver4
1910Dwelling 284, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 195, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 314, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 404, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1900Farm laborer3
1910Bakery deliveryman4
1920Telephone company mechanic5
1930Farmer6

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Bandy b. March 6, 1881, d. July 5, 1955
Marriage*LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart married Sarah Elizabeth Bandy on October 7, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneta E. Williams obituary in the Sep 16, 2010 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Albert Columbus Gearhart1,2

M, b. December 10, 1893, d. June 24, 1966
FatherJohn Henry Gearheart2,3,4 b. December 10, 1855, d. December 30, 1932
MotherAlice Ann "Allie" Wimmer2,3,4 b. August 3, 1852, d. March 24, 1929
     Albert Columbus Gearhart was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.2 His Social Security Number was 226-01-9279.5 He was born on December 10, 1893 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5 He married Sallie Ann Leslie on December 14, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Albert Columbus Gearhart died on June 24, 1966 at Washington, D.C., at age 72.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 149, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 284, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 111, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 143, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 38, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1920Machinist6
1930Milk company driver7
1940Deliveryman8

Family

Sallie Ann Leslie b. August 26, 1895, d. March 17, 1957
Marriage*Albert Columbus Gearhart married Sallie Ann Leslie on December 14, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1418] Winchester Star, from the Rasteen Anna Moore obituary in the Mar 31, 2004 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S1858] Delaware State News, From the Elizabeth M. Drechsler obituary in the Apr 24, 1998 edition.
  13. [S728] Howard County Times, Howard Co., MD, From the Arthur Koontz Gearheart obituary in the Oct 26, 2006 edition.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Della Vera Layman1

F, b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
     Della Vera Layman was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on January 29, 1878 at Franklin Co., Virginia. She married Elias Morgan Gearheart, son of John Henry Gearheart and Alice Ann "Allie" Wimmer, on December 24, 1896 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 As of December 24, 1896,her married name was Gearheart. Della Vera Layman died on June 2, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 46.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 292, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 240, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Elias Morgan Gearheart b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
Marriage*Della Vera Layman married Elias Morgan Gearheart, son of John Henry Gearheart and Alice Ann "Allie" Wimmer, on December 24, 1896 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  3. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S2737] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Gearheart Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellie Gearhart McManaway obituary in the Apr 24, 1989 edition.
  12. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.

Willard Roscoe Conner1,2,3

M, b. April 10, 1913, d. January 4, 1994
FatherCharles Lewis Conner1,2,4,5 b. November 26, 1866, d. January 20, 1941
MotherElizabeth Jane Conner1,2,4,6,7,5 b. October 16, 1871, d. April 18, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 225-10-7350.8 Willard Roscoe Conner was buried at Roanoke City Cemetery, Conyer Springs, Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,5 He was born on April 10, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,3,5 He died on January 4, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.8,5 He CONNER, Willard, 80, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 4, 1994. Graveside services at Roanoke City Cemetery, Coyner Springs. on January 10, 1994.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 209, District 121, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 448, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 74, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia4

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2
1940Auto garage laborer4

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Jane Conner obituary in the Apr 19, 1953 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Luel Alfred Conner obituary in the Apr 12, 1945 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard Conner obituary in the Jan 10, 1994 edition.

Earnest Morgan Gearheart1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 19, 1902, d. December 9, 1970
FatherElias Morgan Gearheart6,1,7,8,3,4 b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
MotherDella Vera Layman6,1,7,8,3,4 b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-4847.9 Earnest Morgan Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,3 He was born on January 19, 1902 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,9,3,4,5 He married Lelia Esther Kingery on August 20, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,10,3 Earnest Morgan Gearheart died on December 9, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.10,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 292, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 240, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 294, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1940Carpenter11

Family

Lelia Esther Kingery b. September 26, 1903, d. October 26, 1996
Marriage*Earnest Morgan Gearheart married Lelia Esther Kingery on August 20, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,10,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lelia Esther Gearheart obituary in the Oct 27, 1996 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Odell Gearheart obituary in the Dec 3, 2019 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Richie Burnell Gearheart1,2

F, b. October 28, 1914, d. September 3, 1989
FatherElias Morgan Gearheart3,4,2 b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
MotherDella Vera Layman3,4,2 b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
     Richie Burnell Gearheart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on October 28, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 As of December 24, 1932,her married name was Crews.5 She married Charles Edward Crews on December 24, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 Richie Burnell Gearheart died on September 3, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 240, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 69, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother Emory6

Family

Charles Edward Crews b. October 28, 1907, d. January 19, 1981
Marriage*Richie Burnell Gearheart married Charles Edward Crews on December 24, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Galen Crews, Sr., obituary in the Jun 15, 2003 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S6] Jr. Charles G. Crews, "Richie Gearheart Crews," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 27, 2003.

Ellie Rosebud "Ella" Gearheart1,2

F, b. February 25, 1908, d. April 23, 1989
FatherElias Morgan Gearheart3,1,4,2,5 b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
MotherDella Vera Layman3,1,4,2,5 b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
     Ellie Rosebud "Ella" Gearheart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5 Her Social Security Number was 224-20-1625.6 She was born on February 25, 1908 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6 As of September 6, 1925,her married name was McManaway.1 She married James Wilmer McManaway on September 6, 1925 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,5 Ellie Rosebud "Ella" Gearheart died on April 23, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.1,6,5 She Ellie Gearhart McManaway, age 81, of Roanoke, died Sunday, April 23, in a local hospital. She was a daughter of the late Morgan and Della Layman Gearhart of Roanoke County and a recent widow of James W. McManaway. She was a Sunday school teacher and early member of the Jefferson Street Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, James W. McManaway, Jr; two grandchildren, Dr. James McManaway, Durham, N.C; Mary Mason, Dallas, Tex; one great-granddaughter, one brother; two sisters. A greveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, in the Gearhart Family Cemetery at Mount Pleasant with the Rev. Harry Leland officiating. on April 24, 1989.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 292, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 240, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 122, District 39, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 278, District 119-52, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

James Wilmer McManaway b. August 2, 1902, d. July 17, 1988
Marriage*Ellie Rosebud "Ella" Gearheart married James Wilmer McManaway on September 6, 1925 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellie Gearhart McManaway obituary in the Apr 24, 1989 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James W. McManaway, Jr. obituary in the Jan 1, 2013 edition.

Emory Christian Gearheart1

M, b. April 6, 1906, d. April 27, 1985
FatherElias Morgan Gearheart2,1,3,4 b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
MotherDella Vera Layman2,1,3,4 b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
     Emory Christian Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He was born on April 6, 1906 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He married Alice Josephine "Jocie" Heath on December 18, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,1 Emory Christian Gearheart died on April 27, 1985 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 292, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 240, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 69, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 131, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Flour mill truck driver6
1940Traveling salesman7

Family

Alice Josephine "Jocie" Heath b. January 9, 1908, d. July 20, 1996
Marriage*Emory Christian Gearheart married Alice Josephine "Jocie" Heath on December 18, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alice Josephine Gearheart obituary in the Jul 21, 1996 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Gearheart Snead Tabor obituary in the Jun 20, 2008 edition.
  9. [S2728] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Essie Mae Gearheart1,2

F, b. May 16, 1900, d. May 30, 1997
FatherElias Morgan Gearheart3,1,4,5,6,2 b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
MotherDella Vera Layman3,1,4,5,6,2 b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 224-20-1436.7 Essie Mae Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 She was born on May 16, 1900 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 She married John Calvin "Cal" Garnand Sr. on March 2, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,1 As of March 2, 1921,her married name was Garnand. As of December 31, 1981,her married name was Altice.2 Essie Mae Gearheart married George Reese Altice on December 31, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,9,2 Essie Mae Gearheart died on May 30, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 97.8,7,9 She ALTICE, Essie Gearheart Garnand, 97, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, May 30, 1997. She was beloved by her family, to whom she lent her strength of character and love of life. She was the widow of John Calvin Garnand, her husband of 53 years. She was predeceased by her second husband, George Reese Altice, and by her son, John Calvin Garnand Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Ila Peters Eubank, one grandson and his wife, John and Gloria Garnand, John's mother, Claudine Morgan Garnand; one granddaughter and her husband, Valorie and Stewart MacInnis; and Valorie's father, William B. Peters. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Bethany Keturah Garnand, Ellen Catherine MacInnis, and John Michael MacInnis, and the family of her second husband, including special stepdaughters Rachel and Ruth. She was a charter member of Garden City Baptist Church, where she remained a member until her death. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at Oakey's Funeral Homes's South Chapel. The funeral will be on Monday, June 2, at 11:30 a.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, followed by interment in Sherwood Cemetery.
on June 1, 1997.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 292, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 240, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 146, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 131, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family 1

John Calvin "Cal" Garnand Sr. b. April 20, 1898, d. March 23, 1973
Marriage*Essie Mae Gearheart married John Calvin "Cal" Garnand Sr. on March 2, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,1 
Children

Family 2

George Reese Altice b. October 7, 1903, d. April 6, 1985
Marriage*Essie Mae Gearheart married George Reese Altice on December 31, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,9,2 

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Essie Gearheart Garnand Altice obituary in the Jun 1, 1997 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Myra Claudine Gearheart1,2,3,4

F, b. May 31, 1917, d. July 22, 1983
FatherElias Morgan Gearheart5,6,7,2,3 b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
MotherDella Vera Layman5,6,7,2,3 b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 577-20-7982.8 Myra Claudine Gearheart married Unknown McKenzie.8 Myra Claudine Gearheart was born on May 31, 1917 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,8,1 As of May 4, 1940,her married name was McCune.2 She married Willard G. McCune on May 4, 1940 at Warrenton, Fauquier Co., Virginia.2 Myra Claudine Gearheart and Willard G. McCune were divorced before April 29, 1948.3 As of May 5, 1948,her married name was Harder.3 Myra Claudine Gearheart married Kenneth John Harder on May 5, 1948 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.3,4 Myra Claudine Gearheart died on July 22, 1983 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 66.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 240, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 146, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law John Garnand10
1940Dwelling 33, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Tea room waitress11

Family 1

Unknown McKenzie
Marriage*Myra Claudine Gearheart married Unknown McKenzie.8 

Family 2

Willard G. McCune
Marriage*Myra Claudine Gearheart married Willard G. McCune on May 4, 1940 at Warrenton, Fauquier Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Myra Claudine Gearheart and Willard G. McCune were divorced before April 29, 1948.3 

Family 3

Kenneth John Harder
Marriage*Myra Claudine Gearheart married Kenneth John Harder on May 5, 1948 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  4. [S2577] Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1454923
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  6. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Bertha Bell Gearheart1,2,3

F, b. June 30, 1898, d. January 3, 1966
FatherElias Morgan Gearheart4,1,2,5,3 b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
MotherDella Vera Layman4,1,2,5,3 b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
     Bertha Bell Gearheart was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 She was born on June 30, 1898 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 She married John William Settles on April 10, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 As of April 10, 1915,her married name was Settles. Bertha Bell Gearheart died on January 3, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 292, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 223, District 121, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 221, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 225, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

John William Settles b. April 4, 1896, d. March 4, 1960
Marriage*Bertha Bell Gearheart married John William Settles on April 10, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jewell Garfield Settles obituary in the Sep 19, 1994 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Muriel A. Anderson obituary in the Feb 10, 1998 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Coy Blair Gearheart1,2,3,4

M, b. September 4, 1913, d. December 8, 1944
FatherElias Morgan Gearheart5,1,6,3,4 b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
MotherDella Vera Layman5,1,6,3,4 b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
     Coy Blair Gearheart was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 He married Julia Caroline Coleman.1 Coy Blair Gearheart was born on September 4, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 He married Viola Dorothy Plunkett on March 31, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Coy Blair Gearheart and Viola Dorothy Plunkett were divorced on March 1, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 Coy Blair Gearheart died on December 8, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 31; Stabbed to death.1,2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 240, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 146, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law John Garnand8
1940Dwelling 33, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Tea room propriator9

Family 1

Julia Caroline Coleman b. May 25, 1918, d. September 27, 1977
Marriage*Coy Blair Gearheart married Julia Caroline Coleman.1 

Family 2

Viola Dorothy Plunkett b. March 27, 1917, d. March 1, 2009
Marriage*Coy Blair Gearheart married Viola Dorothy Plunkett on March 31, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Coy Blair Gearheart and Viola Dorothy Plunkett were divorced on March 1, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Calvin "Cal" Garnand Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 20, 1898, d. March 23, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 231-05-7560.7 John Calvin "Cal" Garnand Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6 He was born on April 20, 1898 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,2,5,6 He married Essie Mae Gearheart, daughter of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman, on March 2, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 John Calvin "Cal" Garnand Sr. died on March 23, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.3,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 146, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 131, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Carpenter4
1940Building contractor8

Family

Essie Mae Gearheart b. May 16, 1900, d. May 30, 1997
Marriage*John Calvin "Cal" Garnand Sr. married Essie Mae Gearheart, daughter of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman, on March 2, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Essie Gearheart Garnand Altice obituary in the Jun 1, 1997 edition.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John William Settles1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 4, 1896, d. March 4, 1960
     John William Settles was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 He was born on April 4, 1896 at Bedford Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth yesar of 1894.1,5,6 He married Bertha Bell Gearheart, daughter of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman, on April 10, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6 John William Settles died on March 4, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 223, District 121, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 221, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 225, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1920House painter7
1930Rayon mill silkworker8
1940Rayon mill repairman9

Family

Bertha Bell Gearheart b. June 30, 1898, d. January 3, 1966
Marriage*John William Settles married Bertha Bell Gearheart, daughter of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman, on April 10, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jewell Garfield Settles obituary in the Sep 19, 1994 edition.
  3. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Muriel A. Anderson obituary in the Feb 10, 1998 edition.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Sarah Elizabeth Bandy1

F, b. March 6, 1881, d. July 5, 1955
     Sarah Elizabeth Bandy was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on March 6, 1881 at Roanoke Co., Virginia. She married LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart, son of John Henry Gearheart and Alice Ann "Allie" Wimmer, on October 7, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 As of October 7, 1912,her married name was Gearheart. Sarah Elizabeth Bandy died on July 5, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.

Census Records

1920Dwelling 195, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 314, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 404, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart b. September 27, 1878, d. December 23, 1946
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth Bandy married LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart, son of John Henry Gearheart and Alice Ann "Allie" Wimmer, on October 7, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneta E. Williams obituary in the Sep 16, 2010 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Oneta Elizabeth Gearheart1

F, b. October 6, 1918, d. September 12, 2010
FatherLaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart1,2,3,4,5 b. September 27, 1878, d. December 23, 1946
MotherSarah Elizabeth Bandy1,2,3,4,5 b. March 6, 1881, d. July 5, 1955
     Oneta Elizabeth Gearheart was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.4 She was born on October 6, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 As of August 31, 1949,her married name was Williams.1 She married Lewis "Willie" Williams on August 31, 1949 at Washington, D.C..1,4 Oneta Elizabeth Gearheart died on September 12, 2010 at Virginia at age 91.4 She Oneta E. Williams, 91, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lafayette Gearheart and Sarah Gearheart (Bandy); husband, Lewis "Willie" Williams; siblings, Hugh, Homer, Jack, Julian, and Ruth Chrisman; and grandson, Jason. Oneta was a resident of Our Lady of the Valley Assisted Living and Sullivan Center where she was cared for by a loving and caring staff. She had a wonderful friend and roommate, Martha Robertson. Remarkably during this residency she was reunited with many of her childhood classmates and cousin, Ida Bandy. She is survived by her four children Wendell, Brenda, Larry Wayne, and Donna; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Clyde Gearheart, of Rocky Mount, Va. Graveside Service and interment will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at National Memorial Park Cemetery, Falls Church, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in her honor to Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 6045 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019. on September 16, 2010.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 195, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 314, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 404, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Lewis "Willie" Williams
Marriage*Oneta Elizabeth Gearheart married Lewis "Willie" Williams on August 31, 1949 at Washington, D.C..1,4 
Children
  • Wendell Williams1,4
  • Brenda Williams1,4
  • Larry Wayne Williams1,4
  • Donna Williams1,4

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneta E. Williams obituary in the Sep 16, 2010 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Hampton Cleveland Agee1,2,3

M, b. August 4, 1885
     Hampton Cleveland Agee was born on August 4, 1885 at Virginia.1,3 He married Effie Frances Hall, daughter of Floyd Hall and Eliza A. Graham, circa 1910.1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 230, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VirginiaHampton and his family were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law Floyd Hall1
1930Dwelling 253, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 630, District 119-37, Roanoke, Virginia4

Occupation

1920Tailor1
1930Railroad worker2
1940Railroad handyman laborer4

Family

Effie Frances Hall
Marriage*Hampton Cleveland Agee married Effie Frances Hall, daughter of Floyd Hall and Eliza A. Graham, circa 1910.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Hugh Linwood Gearheart1

M, b. April 13, 1923, d. May 9, 1983
FatherLaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart1,2,3,4 b. September 27, 1878, d. December 23, 1946
MotherSarah Elizabeth Bandy1,2,3,4 b. March 6, 1881, d. July 5, 1955
     Hugh Linwood Gearheart was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,6 His Social Security Number was 228-16-0374.7 He was born on April 13, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,1,6 He married Elizabeth Virginia "Betty" Smith on June 10, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Hugh Linwood Gearheart died on May 9, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.1,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 314, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 404, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

Elizabeth Virginia "Betty" Smith b. November 20, 1913, d. November 4, 1985
Marriage*Hugh Linwood Gearheart married Elizabeth Virginia "Betty" Smith on June 10, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneta E. Williams obituary in the Sep 16, 2010 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  6. [S2722] Roanoke City VA Archives - Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter William Gearheart obituary in the Sep 4, 2016 edition.

Gordon James "Jack" Gearheart Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. December 12, 1916, d. October 17, 1977
FatherLaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart5,6,7,2,3,4 b. September 27, 1878, d. December 23, 1946
MotherSarah Elizabeth Bandy5,6,7,2,3,4 b. March 6, 1881, d. July 5, 1955
     His Social Security Number was 225-01-6660.8 Gordon James "Jack" Gearheart Sr. was buried at Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, 3000 Church Street, Norfolk, Virginia.9,3 He was born on December 12, 1916 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9,2,3 He married Marie Cecelia Rossano on June 28, 1941 at Norfolk, Virginia.1,3,4 Gordon James "Jack" Gearheart Sr. died on October 17, 1977 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 60.1,9,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 195, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 314, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 264, District 114-55, Norfolk, Virginia10

Occupation

1940Ship yard machinist10

Family

Marie Cecelia Rossano b. May 9, 1912, d. October 17, 1997
Marriage*Gordon James "Jack" Gearheart Sr. married Marie Cecelia Rossano on June 28, 1941 at Norfolk, Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From Marie Rossano Gearheart obituary in the Oct 18, 1997 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneta E. Williams obituary in the Sep 16, 2010 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2330] Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Norfolk, VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Gordon James Gearheart, Jr. obituary in the Mar 17, 2015 edition.

Julian Fred Gearheart1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 22, 1914, d. May 11, 1986
FatherLaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart6,7,8,4,5 b. September 27, 1878, d. December 23, 1946
MotherSarah Elizabeth Bandy6,7,8,4,5 b. March 6, 1881, d. July 5, 1955
     His Social Security Number was 229-05-8626.9 Julian Fred Gearheart was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.10,2,4 He was born on December 22, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,2,3,4,5 He married Clyde Elizabeth France on March 9, 1939 at Franklin Co., Virginia.11,2,4,5 Julian Fred Gearheart died on May 11, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.10,2,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 195, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 314, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 387, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Truck driver12

Family

Clyde Elizabeth France b. September 6, 1911, d. March 18, 2012
Marriage*Julian Fred Gearheart married Clyde Elizabeth France on March 9, 1939 at Franklin Co., Virginia.11,2,4,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lois Gearhart Atkins obituary in the Dec 23, 1997 edition.
  2. [S6273] Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneta E. Williams obituary in the Sep 16, 2010 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde France Gearheart obituary in the Mar 19, 2012 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From Brian Elmer Atkins obituary in the Jul 4, 2010 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clyde Elizabeth France1,2,3,4

F, b. September 6, 1911, d. March 18, 2012
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-5463.5 Clyde Elizabeth France was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,6 She was born on September 6, 1911 at Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,5,6 She married Julian Fred Gearheart, son of LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart and Sarah Elizabeth Bandy, on March 9, 1939 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,6,7,4 As of March 9, 1939,her married name was Gearheart.4 Clyde Elizabeth France died on March 18, 2012 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 100.2,5,7 She Clyde France Gearheart, 100, of Ferrum, died Sunday, March 18, 2012. Mrs. Gearheart was a long time member of Maple Grove United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, H.C. and Mary Lee France; her husband, Julian Gearheart; daughter, Mary Lois Atkins; and grandson, Brian Atkins. Surviving are her grandson, Dean (Teresa) Atkins; her son-in-law, Elmer Atkins; and great-grandchildren, Samantha and Wesley Atkins. She is also survived by several nieces; and nephews; and her extended family caregivers of many years, Bonnie and June Harlow and Annjalete' and Warren Devan. Funeral services will be conducted from Maple Grove United Methodist Church 11 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Winston Crichlow and the Rev. Douglas Turner officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Maple Grove United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice . Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on March 19, 2012.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 387, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Julian Fred Gearheart b. December 22, 1914, d. May 11, 1986
Marriage*Clyde Elizabeth France married Julian Fred Gearheart, son of LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart and Sarah Elizabeth Bandy, on March 9, 1939 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,6,7,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde France Gearheart obituary in the Mar 19, 2012 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S6273] Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lois Gearhart Atkins obituary in the Dec 23, 1997 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From Brian Elmer Atkins obituary in the Jul 4, 2010 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Sallie Ann Leslie1

F, b. August 26, 1895, d. March 17, 1957
     Sallie Ann Leslie was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.1 She was born on August 26, 1895 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 She married Albert Columbus Gearhart, son of John Henry Gearheart and Alice Ann "Allie" Wimmer, on December 14, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 As of December 14, 1912,her married name was Gearhart. Sallie Ann Leslie died on March 17, 1957 at Washington, D.C., at age 61.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 111, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 143, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 38, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family

Albert Columbus Gearhart b. December 10, 1893, d. June 24, 1966
Marriage*Sallie Ann Leslie married Albert Columbus Gearhart, son of John Henry Gearheart and Alice Ann "Allie" Wimmer, on December 14, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1418] Winchester Star, from the Rasteen Anna Moore obituary in the Mar 31, 2004 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S1858] Delaware State News, From the Elizabeth M. Drechsler obituary in the Apr 24, 1998 edition.
  9. [S728] Howard County Times, Howard Co., MD, From the Arthur Koontz Gearheart obituary in the Oct 26, 2006 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Margaret Lovett Gearhart1

F, b. March 28, 1917, d. July 7, 1920
FatherAlbert Columbus Gearhart2,3,1 b. December 10, 1893, d. June 24, 1966
MotherSallie Ann Leslie2,3,1 b. August 26, 1895, d. March 17, 1957
     Margaret Lovett Gearhart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on March 28, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 She died on July 7, 1920 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 3.2,1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 111, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Harvey Lester Gearhart1,2

M, b. June 3, 1919, d. July 12, 1920
FatherAlbert Columbus Gearhart1,3,2 b. December 10, 1893, d. June 24, 1966
MotherSallie Ann Leslie1,3,2 b. August 26, 1895, d. March 17, 1957
     Harvey Lester Gearhart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on June 3, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on July 12, 1920 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 1.1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 111, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Kenneth Earl Phelps1,2,3

M, b. September 12, 1953, d. February 12, 2015
     Kenneth Earl Phelps Kenneth Earl Phelps "Kenny", 61 of Matthews, NC died peacefully Thursday morning, February 12th, 2015 at his home. Kenny was born on September 12, 1953 in Cincinnati, OH to Donald and Jewel Phelps. He lived in Kentucky as a child and moved to Florida and met his future wife, Toby at the age of 12. They married when he was 17 and she was 18. They later moved to North Carolina where he started his own business, installing and servicing bakery equipment. He had a great sense of humor, loved to deep sea fish and loved his family well. He was very talented at singing and playing guitar and wrote several gospel songs. He was an incredibly generous person. He and Toby were married for 43 years. He is survived by his parents, Donald and Jewel Phelps of Ludlow, KY, his wife Toby Phelps of Matthews, NC, his siblings Donald and Edie Phelps of Ludlow, KY, Mike and Jewel Cartales of Cape Coral, FL, his children Gus and Teresa Cur, Patrick and Joy Phelps, Derek and Erika Budd, all of Indian Trail, NC, and 4 grandchildren and 2 more on the way.3 He was born on September 12, 1953 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.1,2,3 He married Toby Christine Lawrence, daughter of Howard Lee Lawrence and Imogene Dennis "Jean" Allen, on April 22, 1971.1,4 Kenneth Earl Phelps died on February 12, 2015 at Matthews, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 61.3

Family

Toby Christine Lawrence
Marriage*He married Toby Christine Lawrence, daughter of Howard Lee Lawrence and Imogene Dennis "Jean" Allen, on April 22, 1971.1,4 
Children
  • Teresa Annette "Tess" Phelps1,3
  • Patrick Kenneth Phelps1,3
  • Erika Faith Phelps1,3

Citations

  1. [S823] David Wayne Lawrence (grandson), "Hubert Lee Lawrence," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 1, 2002.
  2. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  3. [S8264] Heritage Funeral & Cremation Services, online www.heritagecares.com/, From the Kenneth Earl Phelps obituary.
  4. [S2227] Twin County Funerals and Crematorium, online http://www.twincountyfunerals.com/, From the Roger Allen Lawrence obituary.