Daniel B. Link1

M, b. 1867, d. July 1, 1890
FatherDavid Link1 b. March 11, 1818, d. February 19, 1900
MotherAdeline Smith1 b. October 12, 1822, d. September 26, 1883
     Daniel B. Link was born in 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia. He died on July 1, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Deid of flux.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S1404] Luther N. Byrd (Deceased), "History of the Smith Family, 1750 - 1944."
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Mary Trevaleah "Trevaleah" Long1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. January 20, 1934, d. November 1, 1974
FatherWilliam Franklin "Bill" "Willie" Long1,3,4,6,9 b. May 1, 1895, d. April 15, 1969
MotherMary Gladys "Gladys" Conner1,2,3,4,6,9,8 b. March 29, 1900, d. February 2, 1977
     Mary Trevaleah "Trevaleah" Long was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,10,8 She was born on January 20, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,3,5,10 She married Harry Milburn Jacobs Jr. on June 23, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,6 As of June 23, 1954,her married name was Jacobs.6 Mary Trevaleah "Trevaleah" Long and Harry Milburn Jacobs Jr. were divorced on April 13, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 Mary Trevaleah "Trevaleah" Long married Daniel Elmore "Danny" Gryder Sr. on April 11, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,6,13,8 As of April 11, 1963,her married name was Gryder.6 Mary Trevaleah "Trevaleah" Long died on November 1, 1974 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 40.2,3,10,8 She Mrs. Mary Trevaleah Long Gryder of 4850 Topping Hill Dr., S.W. passed away in a North Carolina, hospital Friday evening. She is survived by her husband, Daniel E. Gryder; two daughters, Mary Page and Treva; two sons, W. (Lin) F. and Danny E., all at home; mother, Mrs. G. C. Long, Roanoke. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. on November 3, 1974.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 12, District 119-12, Roanoke, Virginia4
1950Dwelling 180, District 120-144, Roanoke, Virginia9

Family 1

Harry Milburn Jacobs Jr. b. July 23, 1928, d. May 29, 2016
Marriage*Mary Trevaleah "Trevaleah" Long married Harry Milburn Jacobs Jr. on June 23, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,6 
Divorce* Mary Trevaleah "Trevaleah" Long and Harry Milburn Jacobs Jr. were divorced on April 13, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 
Children

Family 2

Daniel Elmore "Danny" Gryder Sr. b. July 11, 1933, d. August 19, 2014
Marriage*Mary Trevaleah "Trevaleah" Long married Daniel Elmore "Danny" Gryder Sr. on April 11, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,6,13,8 
Children
  • Daniel Elmore "Danny" Gryder Jr.2,6,14,8
  • Marya Trevaleah "Treva" Gryder2,14,8

Citations

  1. [S317] "Personal knowledge of Gladys M. Conner Schaffer,."
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information.
  3. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Mary Trevaleah Gryder death certificate.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Trevaleah Long Gryder obituary in the Nov 3, 1974 edition.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  11. [S602] "Personal knowledge of Jane E. Conner,."
  12. [S597] Elle Ritter (ex-wife), "William Franklin Jacobs," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 25, 2002.
  13. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Daniel E. Gryder, Sr. obituary.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Franklin Long obituary in the Apr 17, 1969 edition.

Eula Mae Gearheart1,2

F, b. June 14, 1915, d. March 7, 1992
FatherGeorge Washington "Gus" Gearheart3,4,2,5 b. July 1, 1894, d. July 18, 1979
MotherLouella Elizabeth Conner3,2 b. July 13, 1894, d. February 16, 1924
     Eula Mae Gearheart was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6 Her Social Security Number was 303-30-9714.7 She married Sidney Allen "Dewey" Hackney.8 Her married name was Hackney. Eula Mae Gearheart was born on June 14, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,6 As of May 18, 1933,her married name was Wray.9 She married Paul Cristel Wray on May 18, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,9 Eula Mae Gearheart and Paul Cristel Wray were divorced on October 5, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.11 Eula Mae Gearheart and Sidney Allen "Dewey" Hackney were divorced on February 15, 1978.12 Eula Mae Gearheart died on March 7, 1992 at Virginia at age 76.7,1,6 She Eula Mae Gearheart Hackney, age 76, of Roanoke, died Saturday. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Charles P. and Shirley Wray, Troutville; Thomas D. and Frances Hackney, Roanoke; her daughters and son-in-law, Mary Lee and Johnny Liakos, Roanoke; Shirley M. Hackney, Roanoke; her brothers, Adam Dewey Gearheart and George Gearheart; her grandchildren, Dale W. Wray, Bruce D. Wray, Timothy S. Hackney, Virginia L. Liakos, Laura M. Liakos; and a great-grandson, Matthew B. Wray. Burial in the Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on March 9, 1992.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 66, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 2, District 25, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 109, District 119-36, Roanoke, Virginia13
1950Dwelling 245, District 81-9, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia14

Family 1

Paul Cristel Wray b. February 16, 1909, d. August 22, 1970
Marriage*Eula Mae Gearheart married Paul Cristel Wray on May 18, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,9 
Divorce* Eula Mae Gearheart and Paul Cristel Wray were divorced on October 5, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.11 
Children

Family 2

Sidney Allen "Dewey" Hackney b. May 12, 1925, d. September 28, 2004
Marriage*Eula Mae Gearheart married Sidney Allen "Dewey" Hackney.8 
Divorce* Eula Mae Gearheart and Sidney Allen "Dewey" Hackney were divorced on February 15, 1978.12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eula Mae Gearheart Hackney obituary in the Mar 9, 1992 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Victoria Gearheart obituary in the Nov 7, 1933 edition.
  6. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  9. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lee Liakos obituary in the Mar 9, 2003 edition.
  11. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Dewey Hackney obituary in the Apr 28, 2010 edition.
  16. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Norma Jean Wray obituary in the Oct 26, 1937 edition.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Jones Hackney obituary in the Feb 22, 1997 edition.
  19. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.

Beulah Irene Gearheart1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. June 30, 1919, d. January 3, 1985
FatherGeorge Washington "Gus" Gearheart1,2,5,6,7,8 b. July 1, 1894, d. July 18, 1979
MotherLouella Elizabeth Conner5,6,8 b. July 13, 1894, d. February 16, 1924
     Beulah Irene Gearheart was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,9,6 She was born on June 30, 1919 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,6,8 As of December 14, 1941,her married name was Chittum.5 She married Russell Edward Chittum on December 14, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,9,5,6 Beulah Irene Gearheart died on January 3, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.4,6 She Mrs. Beulah Irene Chittum, age 65, of 308 Poplar Street, Vinton, died Thursday morning in a local hospital. Mrs. Chittum was a member of Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Russell E. Chittum; two daughters, Mrs. Clinton (Frances) Myers, Vinton, Mrs. Riley (Mary) Furrow, Boones Mill; two granddaughters, Miss Lisa Myers, Miss Patricia Myers, both of Vinton; brother, Dewey Gearheart; sister, Mrs. Eula Wray, both of Roanoke. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. on January 5, 1985.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 66, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 2, District 25, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 109, District 119-36, Roanoke, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 6, District 120-66, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1940Laundress10

Family

Russell Edward Chittum b. January 7, 1922, d. July 29, 1992
Marriage*Beulah Irene Gearheart married Russell Edward Chittum on December 14, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,9,5,6 
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. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  4. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Victoria Gearheart obituary in the Nov 7, 1933 edition.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Irene Chittum obituary in the Jan 5, 1985 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Russell Edward Chittum obituary in the Jul 30, 1992 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances C. Myers Scott obituary in the Sep 27, 2002 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Victoria Gearheart1,2,3,4

F, b. March 20, 1917, d. November 6, 1933
FatherGeorge Washington "Gus" Gearheart1,5,2,3,4 b. July 1, 1894, d. July 18, 1979
MotherLouella Elizabeth Conner1,2,3 b. July 13, 1894, d. February 16, 1924
     Mary Victoria Gearheart was buried at Craighead Cemetery, 10065 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on March 20, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She died on November 6, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 16.3,4 She Mary Victoria Gearheart, 17, of 307 Dale avenue, S. E., died at 6 o'clock Monday morning. Interment will be in Craighead cemetery. She is survived by her father, G. W. Gearheart, two sisters, Mrs. Eula May Ray and Miss Irene Gearheart and by one brother, Dewey Gearheart. on November 7, 1933.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 66, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 2, District 25, Roanoke, Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Victoria Gearheart obituary in the Nov 7, 1933 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Adam Dewey Gearheart1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 12, 1921, d. July 13, 1995
FatherGeorge Washington "Gus" Gearheart1,4,8,6,9 b. July 1, 1894, d. July 18, 1979
MotherLouella Elizabeth Conner4,8,6 b. July 13, 1894, d. February 16, 1924
     His Social Security Number was 226-12-1193.10 Adam Dewey Gearheart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,11,6 He was born on November 12, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,4,5,11,8,6,7,12 He married Ruth Evelyn Perdue on June 29, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,13 Adam Dewey Gearheart died on July 13, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.3,10,11,6,12 He GEARHEART, Adam Dewey, 73, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, July 13, 1995, at the VA Hospital. He was retired from Burlington Industries with 43 years service. He was a World War II veteran. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Gearheart; daughters and son-in-law, Lynn Johnson, Peggy & Mike Chitwood, Brenda Gray; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Martha Gearheart; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren. Graveside services will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 14, 1995.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 2, District 25, Roanoke, Virginia1
1950Dwelling 90, District 120-10, Roanoke, Virginia14

Occupation

1950Textile mill worker14

Family

Ruth Evelyn Perdue b. August 22, 1926, d. July 20, 2024
Marriage*Adam Dewey Gearheart married Ruth Evelyn Perdue on June 29, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,13 
Children
  • Sharon Lynn Gearheart13,14,4
  • Peggy Sue Gearheart3,13,4
  • Steven Dewey Gearheart15,3,13,4
  • Brenda Joyce Gearheart3,13,4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eula Mae Gearheart Hackney obituary in the Mar 9, 1992 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Adam Dewy Gearheart obituary in the Jul 14, 1995 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [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.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Victoria Gearheart obituary in the Nov 7, 1933 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Ruth Perdue Gearheart obituary.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S116] Floyd Press, From the McLean-Gearheart wedding announcement in the Nov 4, 2004 edition.

Paul Cristel Wray1,2,3

M, b. February 16, 1909, d. August 22, 1970
     Paul Cristel Wray was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,2,3 His Social Security Number was 224-09-0464.5 He was born on February 16, 1909 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,6,5 He married Eula Mae Gearheart, daughter of George Washington "Gus" Gearheart and Louella Elizabeth Conner, on May 18, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7 Paul Cristel Wray and Eula Mae Gearheart were divorced on October 5, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 Paul Cristel Wray died on August 22, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.4,2,3 He Paul Cristel Wray, 61, of 515 Elm Ave., SW, died Saturday at his home. He was a custodian at Lee Junior High School. Surviving are his wife, Paitsell Wray; a daughter, Miss Mary Wray, Roanoke; a son, Charles P. Wray, Troutville; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Kanard, Riverdale, Ga. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on August 24, 1970.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 109, District 119-36, Roanoke, Virginia9
1950Dwelling 197, District 120-63, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1940House painter9
1950Painter10

Family

Eula Mae Gearheart b. June 14, 1915, d. March 7, 1992
Marriage*Paul Cristel Wray married Eula Mae Gearheart, daughter of George Washington "Gus" Gearheart and Louella Elizabeth Conner, on May 18, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7 
Divorce* Paul Cristel Wray and Eula Mae Gearheart were divorced on October 5, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lee Liakos obituary in the Mar 9, 2003 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Cristel Wray obituary in the Aug 24, 1970 edition.
  4. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [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.
  7. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Dewey Hackney obituary in the Apr 28, 2010 edition.
  12. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Norma Jean Wray obituary in the Oct 26, 1937 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Jones Hackney obituary in the Feb 22, 1997 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Sidney Allen "Dewey" Hackney1,2,3

M, b. May 12, 1925, d. September 28, 2004
     Sidney Allen "Dewey" Hackney married Eula Mae Gearheart, daughter of George Washington "Gus" Gearheart and Louella Elizabeth Conner.4 Sidney Allen "Dewey" Hackney was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,3 His Social Security Number was 405-16-1181.6 He was born on May 12, 1925 at Praise, Pike Co., Kentucky; The SSDI has a birth date of May 11, 1925.7,6 He and Eula Mae Gearheart were divorced on February 15, 1978.8 Sidney Allen "Dewey" Hackney died on September 28, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.5,2,6,3 He Sidney (Sid) A. Hackney, 79, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2004. He was founder of Hackney Home Improvement Company. He was a Deacon and active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He loved traveling and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. He is survived by his devoted wife of 22 years, Veronica Hackney; daughter, Shirley Hackney; son, Thomas Hackney; grandson, Timothy Hackney, all of Roanoke; stepson and his wife, Richard and Winkie Martin; three step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren, all of Richmond; sister and brother-in-law, Merky and Curt Looney of Bastian; and many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on September 30, 2004.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 245, District 81-9, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1950Farm helper9

Family

Eula Mae Gearheart b. June 14, 1915, d. March 7, 1992
Marriage*Sidney Allen "Dewey" Hackney married Eula Mae Gearheart, daughter of George Washington "Gus" Gearheart and Louella Elizabeth Conner.4 
Divorce* Sidney Allen "Dewey" Hackney and Eula Mae Gearheart were divorced on February 15, 1978.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Jones Hackney obituary in the Feb 22, 1997 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sidney A. Hackney obituary in the Sep 30, 2004 edition.
  4. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  5. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lee Liakos obituary in the Mar 9, 2003 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Dewey Hackney obituary in the Apr 28, 2010 edition.

Russell Edward Chittum1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 7, 1922, d. July 29, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 223-12-1480.6 Russell Edward Chittum was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7 He was born on January 7, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,2,7,3,8,4,5 He married Beulah Irene Gearheart, daughter of George Washington "Gus" Gearheart and Louella Elizabeth Conner, on December 14, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,10,2,11 Russell Edward Chittum died on July 29, 1992 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.6,1,7,8 He Russell Edward Chittum, age 70 of Vinton, died Wednesday at his home as a result of an accident. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Chittum. He was a retired wallpaper contractor, a member of Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church and an army veteran of World War II. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 3, Vice Commander and member of VFW Post 1264, the Loyal Order of Moose, Vinton Lodge # 1121 and the Legion. Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Frances C. Myers, Roanoke; Mary C. and Riley W. Furrow, Boones Mill; two granddaughters and their husbands, Lisa M. and Jeffrey D. Jones, Patty M. and Paul L. Rucker; a great-granddaughter, Megan Ann Jones, all of Roanoke; three brothers, James Lynwood Chittum, Boones Mill; Harry L. Chittum, Roanoke; Alvin J. Chittum, Montvale; a devoted friend, Elvah Smith, Vinton. Burial with military honors by VFW Post 1264 will be in Mountain View Cemetery. on July 30, 1992.1

Census Records

1950Dwelling 6, District 120-66, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1950Rayon plant worker12

Family

Beulah Irene Gearheart b. June 30, 1919, d. January 3, 1985
Marriage*Russell Edward Chittum married Beulah Irene Gearheart, daughter of George Washington "Gus" Gearheart and Louella Elizabeth Conner, on December 14, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,10,2,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Russell Edward Chittum obituary in the Jul 30, 1992 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Irene Chittum obituary in the Jan 5, 1985 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances C. Myers Scott obituary in the Sep 27, 2002 edition.

Ruth Evelyn Perdue1,2

F, b. August 22, 1926, d. July 20, 2024
     Ruth Evelyn Perdue Ruth “Doot” Perdue Gearheart, 97, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was born in West Virginia on August 22, 1926 to Oma and Nellie Perdue. Ruth was part of a large family and moved to the Roanoke Valley as a child. She was preceded in death by her parents and most of her siblings, and her husband, Dewey Gearheart. Ruth graduated from William Fleming High School and went on to briefly work at the Pentagon. She returned to the Roanoke area to marry Adam “Dewey” Gearheart and start their family. Ruth was a wonderful mother who enjoyed family gatherings and Sunday dinners. She returned to work once her four children were older and retired from Blue Cross. Ruth’s faith in God was important to her. She was a member of the Roanoke Seventh Day Adventist Church since 1945. Ruth enjoyed traveling the world, and especially going on cruises. One of her last, and most memorable cruises was around the Mediterranean Sea. Ruth never met a stranger, she loved to laugh, have a good time, and would talk to just about anyone. Her family describes her as a feisty lady! Ruth loved cats, especially her grand-kitties, Oreo and Dusty. Ruth is survived by her children, Sharon Lynn Downey (L.P.), Peggy Chitwood (Mike), Steven Gearheart, and Brenda Gray; her brother, Larry Perdue; her six grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to say a special thank you to caregiver, Lori from Home Instead, and the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice (Lisa, Teresa, and Jennifer) for all the kindness and care they provided Ruth and her family. Burial to follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.2 She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on August 22, 1926 at Itmann, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,2 She married Adam Dewey Gearheart, son of George Washington "Gus" Gearheart and Louella Elizabeth Conner, on June 29, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 As of June 29, 1946,her married name was Gearheart.1 Ruth Evelyn Perdue died on July 20, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 97.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 90, District 120-10, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family

Adam Dewey Gearheart b. November 12, 1921, d. July 13, 1995
Marriage*Ruth Evelyn Perdue married Adam Dewey Gearheart, son of George Washington "Gus" Gearheart and Louella Elizabeth Conner, on June 29, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Sharon Lynn Gearheart2,3,1
  • Peggy Sue Gearheart4,2,1
  • Steven Dewey Gearheart5,4,2,1
  • Brenda Joyce Gearheart4,2,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Ruth Perdue Gearheart obituary.
  3. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Adam Dewy Gearheart obituary in the Jul 14, 1995 edition.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the McLean-Gearheart wedding announcement in the Nov 4, 2004 edition.

Lucinda Abigail "Abbie" Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. May 17, 1870, d. October 19, 1964
FatherJoseph Landon "Landon" Conner1,2,3,5,6 b. March 23, 1849, d. January 31, 1932
MotherMary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes1,2,3,5,6 b. September 1, 1848, d. February 3, 1922
     Lucinda Abigail "Abbie" Conner was buried at Whitlow Family Cemetery, Charity Road about 4 miles NE of Woolwine, Patrick Co., Virginia.3 She and William Mancie White were divorced.4 Lucinda Abigail "Abbie" Conner was born on May 17, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 She married Silas Edward Stump, son of Elijah G. Stump and Martha J. Smith, on July 10, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of July 10, 1890,her married name was Stump. Lucinda Abigail "Abbie" Conner married William Mancie White on October 19, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of October 19, 1904,her married name was White. Lucinda Abigail "Abbie" Conner died on October 19, 1964 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 94.3,4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 233, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 220, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 159, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Silas Edward Stump b. October 3, 1871, d. July 15, 1903
Marriage*Lucinda Abigail "Abbie" Conner married Silas Edward Stump, son of Elijah G. Stump and Martha J. Smith, on July 10, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

William Mancie White b. circa 1858
Divorce*Lucinda Abigail "Abbie" Conner and William Mancie White were divorced.4 
Marriage* Lucinda Abigail "Abbie" Conner married William Mancie White on October 19, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.
  4. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S1150] Patricia and Cecilia Palin Sewell, Relatives of World War I Veterans.
  12. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Margaret McKinley Bales1,2,3

F, b. January 13, 1896, d. January 10, 1994
     Her Social Security Number was 223-37-3654.4 Mary Margaret McKinley Bales was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.5,6,7 She was born on January 13, 1896 at Smyth Co., Virginia.4,2,7 She married John Clinton Gearheart, son of William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart and Virginia Isabell Conner, on October 29, 1917 at Giles Co., Virginia.5,7,8,2 As of October 29, 1917,her married name was Gearheart.2 Mary Margaret McKinley Bales died on January 10, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 97.4,5,7 She GEARHEART, Mary M., 97, of Richfield Nursing Center, Salem, formerly of Roanoke died Monday, January 10, 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Gearheart, Sr., two daughters, Charlotte M. Gearheart and Mary G. Cuff. She is survived by six sons and daughters-in-law, John C. and Madeline Gearheart, Jr., Floyd, Charles W. ("Bill") and Dorothy Gearheart, Catawba, Robert W. and Haruko Gearheart, Winchester, Vernon E. ("Gene") and Carole Gearheart, Ashford, Conn., James N. and Emma Gearheart, Ocoee, Fla., Jackie L. Gearheart, Roanoke; three daughters and sons-in-law, Helen G. and Howard Guthrie, Salem, Margie G. and Carl Wyse, Archbald, Oh., Betty G. Shockley, Salem; 39 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. Interment at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 12, 1994.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 72, District 179, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee9
1930Dwelling 307, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 18, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 74, District 120-127, Roanoke, Virginia12

Family

John Clinton Gearheart b. August 10, 1889, d. September 3, 1967
Marriage*Mary Margaret McKinley Bales married John Clinton Gearheart, son of William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart and Virginia Isabell Conner, on October 29, 1917 at Giles Co., Virginia.5,7,8,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2258] East Hill Cemetery, Salem VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=36099422&CRid=50097&df=all&
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart obutuary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  6. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Clinton Gearheart obituary in the Sep 4, 1967 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Gearheart Cuff obituary in the Aug 26, 1993 edition.
  15. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan Gearheart obituary in the Oct 17, 2010 edition.
  17. [S5203] Short Funeral Home, online http://www.shortfuneralhome.com/, From the Margie K. Wyse obituary.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Helen Virginia Gearheart1,2,3

F, b. September 4, 1918, d. October 21, 2020
FatherJohn Clinton Gearheart4,2,5,6,7,8 b. August 10, 1889, d. September 3, 1967
MotherMary Margaret McKinley Bales9,10,2,5,6,7,8 b. January 13, 1896, d. January 10, 1994
     Helen Virginia Gearheart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,11 She was born on September 4, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 She married Howard Montague Guthrie on August 18, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,3,12 As of August 18, 1939,her married name was Guthrie. Helen Virginia Gearheart died on October 21, 2020 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 102.3 She Helen Virginia Gearheart Guthrie, 102, of Salem, Virginia departed this life on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Helen was a lifelong resident of Salem. She retired from General Electric and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Howard M. Guthrie; daughter, Joyce Pearson; son, Howard L. Guthrie; grandchildren, Tammy Roberts, Austin Harris and Timothy Martin. Surviving are her daughters, Judy Ellison, Pam (Mike) Poe; son, Rodney (Vickie) Guthrie; son-in-law, Stan Pearson; daughter-in-law, Jeannie Guthrie; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke. on October 23, 2020.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 72, District 179, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee5
1930Dwelling 307, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 194, District 81-18, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1940Overall factory seamstress13

Family

Howard Montague Guthrie b. January 16, 1919, d. May 21, 1995
Marriage*Helen Virginia Gearheart married Howard Montague Guthrie on August 18, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,3,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Montague Guthrie obituary in the May 23, 1995 edition.
  2. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Virginia Gearheart Guthrie obituary in the Oct 23, 2020 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart obutuary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  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 James Nathan Gearheart obituary in the Oct 17, 2010 edition.
  8. [S5203] Short Funeral Home, online http://www.shortfuneralhome.com/, From the Margie K. Wyse obituary.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Gearheart Cuff obituary in the Aug 26, 1993 edition.
  11. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S9765] Harris Mountain Funeral Home, online www.harrismountainfuneralhome.com, From the Howard L. Guthrie obituary.
  15. [S3358] Hickory Daily Record, From the Joyce Pearson obituary in the Nov 19, 2016 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Clinton Gearhart Jr.1,2

M, b. February 26, 1920, d. November 12, 2015
FatherJohn Clinton Gearheart3,4,5,6,7,1 b. August 10, 1889, d. September 3, 1967
MotherMary Margaret McKinley Bales3,8,4,5,6,7,1 b. January 13, 1896, d. January 10, 1994
     John Clinton Gearhart Jr. was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,10 He was born on February 26, 1920 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.10,2 He married Madeline Memmitt on March 24, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.11,12 John Clinton Gearhart Jr. died on November 12, 2015 at Virginia at age 95.9,10 He John C. Gearhart, Jr., 95 of Floyd, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Magadeline Gearhart.John served in the United States Army in the 1st Calvary Division as a Rifleman. He was a faithful member at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren, as well as an avid hunter, fisherman and musician. He enjoyed playing several instruments and attended the Friday Night Jamboree .He is survived by daughters, Maxine Kelly (Robert), Kathy Kidwell (David); sons, Earl Gearhart (Betty Jo), Johnny Gearhart (Sharon), Gary Gearhart (Christine); grandchildren, April Cochran, Doug Gearhart(Kena), Troy Gearhart, Maggie Gearhart, Carrie Hackett (Curtis), Kim Jackson (Mathew), Tracie Geiger(Bobby), Joel Benson (Beatrice); close friend, Ruth Weeks; brother, Gene Gearhart; sisters, Betty Jo Stockley, Helen Guthrie; several great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces; and nephews. Interment will follow at Beaver Creek Cemetery with Military Rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post # 127. on November 14, 2015.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 307, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 18, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Overall factory worker6

Family

Madeline Memmitt b. October 19, 1921, d. February 12, 2005
Marriage*John Clinton Gearhart Jr. married Madeline Memmitt on March 24, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.11,12 
Children
  • Johnny Gearhart11,9
  • Charlotte Maxine Gearhart11,13,9
  • Earl William Gearhart11,9,13
  • Gary Wayne Gearhart11,9
  • Kathy Lynn Gearhart11,9,13

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Clinton Gearheart obituary in the Sep 4, 1967 edition.
  2. [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.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart obutuary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan Gearheart obituary in the Oct 17, 2010 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5203] Short Funeral Home, online http://www.shortfuneralhome.com/, From the Margie K. Wyse obituary.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Gearheart Cuff obituary in the Aug 26, 1993 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John C. Gearhart, Jr. in the Nov 14, 2015 edition.
  10. [S7588] Beaver Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Madeline M. Gearheart obituary in the Feb 13, 2005 edition.
  12. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart1,2

F, b. January 7, 1922, d. August 12, 2013
FatherJohn Clinton Gearheart3,4,1,5,2,6,7 b. August 10, 1889, d. September 3, 1967
MotherMary Margaret McKinley Bales3,8,4,1,5,2,6,7 b. January 13, 1896, d. January 10, 1994
     Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart Margie K. Wyse, age 91 years, of Wauseon, passed away Monday afternoon, August 12, 2013, at Genesis Healthcare Bryan Center. She was born January 7, 1922 at Roanoke, VA, the daughter of John and Mary (Bales) Gearheart. She married Herbert Lyon in 1942 and he preceded her in death in 1948. She then married Carl Wyse on August 14, 1954 and he preceded her in death on September 25, 1997. She was a homemaker and worked in sales, and enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with her grandchildren. She attended the Pettisville Missionary Church. She is survived by seven children, Rita (Alex) Johnson of Wauseon, Ralph Lyon of Florida, Richard Wyse of Wauseon, Delores (Dennis) Lorentz of Bryan, Charles Wyse, and Bonnie (Craig) Grisier both of Wauseon, and David (Linda) Wyse of Wausau, WI; 25 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Jr. and Gene Gearheart; two sisters, Betty Jo Shockley and Helen Guthrie. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; two sons, Albert and infant son, Joseph; grandson, Michael Lyon; four brothers, Bill, Jack, Bob, and Jimmy Gearheart; and one sister, Teenie Cuff. Interment will follow in the Pettisville Cemetery.6 She was buried at Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Fulton Co., Ohio.6,9 She was born on January 7, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,11,6,9 She married Hubert Haskell Lyon on October 3, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,6,12 As of October 3, 1941,her married name was Lyon.2 As of August 14, 1954,her married name was Wyse.2 Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart married Carl Wyse on August 14, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,2,6,9,13 Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart died on August 12, 2013 at Bryan, Williams Co., Ohio, at age 91.6,11,9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 307, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 18, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 74, District 120-127, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family 1

Hubert Haskell Lyon b. October 14, 1918, d. July 31, 1948
Marriage*Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart married Hubert Haskell Lyon on October 3, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,6,12 
Children

Family 2

Carl Wyse b. May 21, 1911, d. September 25, 1997
Marriage*Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart married Carl Wyse on August 14, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,2,6,9,13 
Children
  • Charles Lynn Wyse6,13
  • Bonnie Kay Wyse6,13
  • David C. Wyse6,13

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan Gearheart obituary in the Oct 17, 2010 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart obutuary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5203] Short Funeral Home, online http://www.shortfuneralhome.com/, From the Margie K. Wyse obituary.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Gearheart Cuff obituary in the Aug 26, 1993 edition.
  9. [S13506] Pettisville Cemetery, Fulton Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  13. [S13507] Bryan Times, From the Carl Wyse obituary in the Sep 26, 1997 edition.
  14. [S1999] Kingsport Times News, From the Hubert Haskell Lyon obituary in the Aug 1, 1948 edition.
  15. [S13509] Republican, The, From the Lyon-Curry marriage announcement in the Oct 20, 1971 edition.

Charles William "Bill" Gearheart1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 13, 1923, d. January 30, 1997
FatherJohn Clinton Gearheart6,7,8,9,3,4 b. August 10, 1889, d. September 3, 1967
MotherMary Margaret McKinley Bales6,10,7,8,9,3,4 b. January 13, 1896, d. January 10, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 223-28-0500.11 Charles William "Bill" Gearheart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,12 He was born on October 13, 1923 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,3,4,5 He married Dorothy Louise Duncan, daughter of Lewis Madison Duncan and Minnie Jane Manning, on July 2, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.13,1,14,3 Charles William "Bill" Gearheart died on January 30, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.1,2 He GEARHEART, Charles William, ("Bill"), 73, of Craig County, and formerly of Salem, died Thursday, January 30, 1997. He was employed by John H. Hampshire, Inc. for many years and retired as president of Acoustical Services, Inc. Mr. Gearheart was a lifetime member of the Salem Rotary Club and was a Paul Harris fellow. He was also a member of the New Hope Union Church and of the Upper Craig's Creek Volunteer Fire Department, both in Craig County. He raised black Angus cattle and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Gearheart is survived by his wife, Dorothy Duncan Gearheart; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Bobby Robertson, Ann and Jimmy Harrell; grandsons and wives, Craig and Kim Robertson, David and Debra Robertson; granddaughter, Jennifer Robertson; great-grandchildren, Michael, David, Amber, Karly, and Cody Robertson, all of Craig County. He is also survived by brothers, John of Floyd, Robert of Winchester, Gene of Massachusetts, Jimmy of Florida, Jack of Roanoke; sisters, Margie Wyse of Ohio, Helen Guthrie and Betty Shockley, both of Salem; many other family members and friends. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 31, 1997.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 307, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 18, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

Dorothy Louise Duncan b. October 2, 1922, d. July 16, 2000
Marriage*Charles William "Bill" Gearheart married Dorothy Louise Duncan, daughter of Lewis Madison Duncan and Minnie Jane Manning, on July 2, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.13,1,14,3 
Children
  • Dorothy Ann Gearheart13,1,3
  • Barbara Jean Gearheart13,1,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles William Gearheart obituary in the Jan 31, 1997 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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 Mary M. Gearheart obutuary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan Gearheart obituary in the Oct 17, 2010 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Gearheart Cuff obituary in the Aug 26, 1993 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Duncan Gearheart obituary in the Jul 18, 2000 edition.
  14. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.

Charlotte Maxine Gearheart1,2,3

F, b. November 21, 1926, d. November 17, 1928
FatherJohn Clinton Gearheart4,5,1,2 b. August 10, 1889, d. September 3, 1967
MotherMary Margaret McKinley Bales4,5,1,2 b. January 13, 1896, d. January 10, 1994
     Charlotte Maxine Gearheart was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on November 21, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 She died on November 17, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 1.2

Citations

  1. [S2258] East Hill Cemetery, Salem VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=36099422&CRid=50097&df=all&
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart obutuary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan Gearheart obituary in the Oct 17, 2010 edition.

Robert Woodrow "Bob" Gearheart Sr.1,2

M, b. August 3, 1928, d. April 16, 1999
FatherJohn Clinton Gearheart3,4,5,6,7,2 b. August 10, 1889, d. September 3, 1967
MotherMary Margaret McKinley Bales3,8,4,5,6,7,2 b. January 13, 1896, d. January 10, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 231-24-9067.9 Robert Woodrow "Bob" Gearheart Sr. was buried at Shenandoah Memorial Park, 1270 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, Virginia.10,11 He was born on August 3, 1928 at Edgewood, Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,1,10,12,2,13,11 He married Haruko Seo on May 13, 1954 at Yokohama, Japan.14,12 Robert Woodrow "Bob" Gearheart Sr. died on April 16, 1999 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 70.9,15,10,13,11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 307, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 18, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Haruko Seo b. April 1, 1927, d. January 15, 2007
Marriage*Robert Woodrow "Bob" Gearheart Sr. married Haruko Seo on May 13, 1954 at Yokohama, Japan.14,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart obutuary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan Gearheart obituary in the Oct 17, 2010 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Clinton Gearheart obituary in the Sep 4, 1967 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Gearheart Cuff obituary in the Aug 26, 1993 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2329] Shenandoah Memorial Park, Winchester, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=gearheart&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=19830935&CRid=641506&df=all&
  11. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  12. [S11251] Unknown compiler, California, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1843-1999.
  13. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  14. [S5204] Shenandoah Valley Now, online http://www.shenvalleynow.com/, From the Linda Elaine Everhart obituary.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  16. [S1418] Winchester Star, From Heather Marie Gearheart obituary in the Feb 28, 2005 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Vernon Eugene "Gene" Gearheart1,2,3,4

M, b. May 18, 1930, d. March 6, 2017
FatherJohn Clinton Gearheart5,2,6,7,8 b. August 10, 1889, d. September 3, 1967
MotherMary Margaret McKinley Bales5,9,2,6,7,8 b. January 13, 1896, d. January 10, 1994
     Vernon Eugene "Gene" Gearheart married Carole Unknown.5 Vernon Eugene "Gene" Gearheart Vernon E. Gearheart, May 18, 1930 - Mar 6, 2017, Plymouth, New Hampshire. Vernon was a resident of Plymouth, New Hampshire.4 He was born on May 18, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,10,4 He married Nadine Francoise Mercier on June 8, 1956 at Tangiers, Morocco.11,10 Vernon Eugene "Gene" Gearheart died on March 6, 2017 at New Hampshire at age 86.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Carole Unknown
Marriage*Vernon Eugene "Gene" Gearheart married Carole Unknown.5 

Family 2

Nadine Francoise Mercier
Marriage*Vernon Eugene "Gene" Gearheart married Nadine Francoise Mercier on June 8, 1956 at Tangiers, Morocco.11,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan Gearheart obituary in the Oct 17, 2010 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S11464] Cremation Society of New Hampshire, online csnh.com, From the Vernon E. Gearheart obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart obutuary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5203] Short Funeral Home, online http://www.shortfuneralhome.com/, From the Margie K. Wyse obituary.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Clinton Gearheart obituary in the Sep 4, 1967 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Gearheart Cuff obituary in the Aug 26, 1993 edition.
  10. [S11251] Unknown compiler, California, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1843-1999.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Nathan "Jimmy" "Jim" Gearheart1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 22, 1934, d. October 11, 2010
FatherJohn Clinton Gearheart6,2,7,3,8,9 b. August 10, 1889, d. September 3, 1967
MotherMary Margaret McKinley Bales6,10,2,7,3,8,9 b. January 13, 1896, d. January 10, 1994
     James Nathan "Jimmy" "Jim" Gearheart was buried at Winter Garden Cemetery, Winter Garden, Orange Co., Florida.2,11 He was born on February 22, 1934 at Wabun, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,11,4,5 He married Dorothy Mae Underwood on April 27, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.12 James Nathan "Jimmy" "Jim" Gearheart and Dorothy Mae Underwood were divorced on April 2, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.13 James Nathan "Jimmy" "Jim" Gearheart married Emma Sue Pinson on January 16, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 James Nathan "Jimmy" "Jim" Gearheart died on October 11, 2010 at Orange Co., Florida, at age 76.2,11,4 He James Nathan (Jim) Gearheart, 76, of Orlando, Fla., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 11, 2010. Jim was born in Wavun, Va., the son of John C. and Mary (Bales) Gearheart Sr. He was employed as a driver for Hennis Freight Lines and a mechanic for Bay Hill Country Club. Jim was a member of Powers Drive Baptist Church and music technician for the church, AARP and Teamsters Local #171. He is predeceased by his wife, Emma Sue Gearheart; and siblings, Jack, Mary, Robert, Charlotte and William Gearheart. He leaves to cherish his memory, daughter, Darlene Gearheart Wade, of Brooklyn, N.Y; sons, Nathan Scott Gearheart, of Roanoke, Va., and Todd A. Gearheart and granddaughter, Torea Gearheart, of Nokomis, Fla; stepchildren, Katherine Sue Lavoie, of Ocoee, Fla., Belinda Hinkle Crabtree, of Winter Garden, Fla., and John Richard Hinkle, of Ocoee; brother, Vernon Eugene Gearheart, of Ashford, Conn; sisters, Margaret Wyse, of Archbold, Ohio, Helen Guthrie and Betty Jo Shockley, both of Salem, Va; brother, John C. Gearheart Jr., of Floyd, Va; five stepgrandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Interment will be held at Winter Garden Cemetery. on October 17, 2010.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 74, District 120-127, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family 1

Dorothy Mae Underwood
Marriage*James Nathan "Jimmy" "Jim" Gearheart married Dorothy Mae Underwood on April 27, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.12 
Divorce* James Nathan "Jimmy" "Jim" Gearheart and Dorothy Mae Underwood were divorced on April 2, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.13 
Children

Family 2

Emma Sue Pinson b. October 1, 1939, d. June 8, 2003
Marriage*James Nathan "Jimmy" "Jim" Gearheart married Emma Sue Pinson on January 16, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles William Gearheart obituary in the Jan 31, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan Gearheart obituary in the Oct 17, 2010 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart obutuary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Clinton Gearheart obituary in the Sep 4, 1967 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Gearheart Cuff obituary in the Aug 26, 1993 edition.
  11. [S5205] Winter Garden Cemetery, Orange Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  12. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  13. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  14. [S5768] Family Choice Funerals & Cremations, Roanoke, online http://www.familychoicefunerals.com/, From the Nathan Scott Gearheart obituary.

Mary Ernestine "Teeny" Gearheart1,2

F, b. April 5, 1932, d. August 24, 1993
FatherJohn Clinton Gearheart3,4,5,6,7,8,2,9 b. August 10, 1889, d. September 3, 1967
MotherMary Margaret McKinley Bales3,1,4,5,6,7,8,2,9 b. January 13, 1896, d. January 10, 1994
     Mary Ernestine "Teeny" Gearheart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,10 Her Social Security Number was 227-34-4976.11 She was born on April 5, 1932 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,2,10,12 As of August 3, 1951,her married name was Harmon.9 She married William Louis Randolph Harmon on August 3, 1951 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.9 Mary Ernestine "Teeny" Gearheart and William Louis Randolph Harmon were divorced on February 1, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.12 Mary Ernestine "Teeny" Gearheart married Victor Charles Cuff on December 7, 1971 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.12 As of December 7, 1971,her married name was Cuff.12 Mary Ernestine "Teeny" Gearheart and Victor Charles Cuff were divorced on March 15, 1979 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.12 Mary Ernestine "Teeny" Gearheart died on August 24, 1993 at Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina, at age 61.11,1,10 She CUFF, Mary Gearheart, ("Teeny"), 61, of Charleston, S.C., and formerly of Salem, died Tuesday, August 24, 1993, at her home. She was preceded in death by a son, Randolph Michael Harmon. Surviving is one son, Dwight E. Harmon, Charleston, S.C; three daughters, Sharon D. Harmon, Florida, Karen L. Anders, California, Rene Ackerman, Charleston, S.C; her mother, Mary Margaret Gearheart, Salem; six brothers, John C. Gearheart Jr., Floyd, Bill Gearheart, Craig County, Robert Gearheart, Winchester, James N. Gearheart, Florida, Jackie Gearheart, Roanoke, Gene Gearheart, Massachusetts; three sisters, Helen Guthrie, Betty Shockley, both of Salem, Margie Wise, Ohio; a special niece and nephew, Maxine and Robert Kelley, Charleston, S.C; nine grandchildren. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 26, 1993.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 74, District 120-127, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family 1

William Louis Randolph Harmon b. March 18, 1923, d. September 30, 1978
Marriage*Mary Ernestine "Teeny" Gearheart married William Louis Randolph Harmon on August 3, 1951 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.9 
Divorce* Mary Ernestine "Teeny" Gearheart and William Louis Randolph Harmon were divorced on February 1, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.12 
Children

Family 2

Victor Charles Cuff b. May 24, 1928, d. October 20, 2005
Marriage*Mary Ernestine "Teeny" Gearheart married Victor Charles Cuff on December 7, 1971 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.12 
Divorce* Mary Ernestine "Teeny" Gearheart and Victor Charles Cuff were divorced on March 15, 1979 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.12 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Gearheart Cuff obituary in the Aug 26, 1993 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart obutuary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan Gearheart obituary in the Oct 17, 2010 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5203] Short Funeral Home, online http://www.shortfuneralhome.com/, From the Margie K. Wyse obituary.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Clinton Gearheart obituary in the Sep 4, 1967 edition.
  9. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  10. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Randolph Michael Harmon obituary in the Feb 15, 1972 edition.

Eliza Catherine Conner1

F, b. October 9, 1872, d. before June 12, 1880
FatherJoseph Landon "Landon" Conner1 b. March 23, 1849, d. January 31, 1932
MotherMary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes1 b. September 1, 1848, d. February 3, 1922
     Eliza Catherine Conner was born on October 9, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died before June 12, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Not enumerated with her family in the 1880 census.2

Citations

  1. [S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Betty Jo Gearheart1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. July 3, 1938, d. August 10, 2018
FatherJohn Clinton Gearheart7,1,2,8,3,5 b. August 10, 1889, d. September 3, 1967
MotherMary Margaret McKinley Bales7,9,1,2,8,3,5 b. January 13, 1896, d. January 10, 1994
     Betty Jo Gearheart was born on July 3, 1938 at Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,6 As of July 11, 1959,her married name was Blosser.5 She married Clyde Williams Blosser on July 11, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5 Betty Jo Gearheart and Clyde Williams Blosser were divorced on January 20, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Betty Jo Gearheart married Gerald Monte Shockley on July 1, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,10,11 As of July 1, 1983,her married name was Shockley.5 Betty Jo Gearheart died on August 10, 2018 at Virginia at age 80.10 She Betty Jo Shockley, 80, of Salem, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald M. Shockley. Surviving are her children, Kim Painter and Mike Blosser (Kendal); grandchildren, Ryan, Logan, Maggie and Grace; great-grandchildren, Liam, Emma and Rowan; a host of nieces and nephews that loved her and always called to check on her. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at the J.C. Thomas Center at Richfield for their wonderful care. on August 13, 2018.10

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Clyde Williams Blosser b. February 5, 1937, d. June 6, 2019
Marriage*Betty Jo Gearheart married Clyde Williams Blosser on July 11, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5 
Divorce* Betty Jo Gearheart and Clyde Williams Blosser were divorced on January 20, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 
Children
  • Michael Williams "Mike" Blosser10,5
  • Kimberly Leigh "Kim" Blosser10,5

Family 2

Gerald Monte Shockley b. February 10, 1931, d. December 19, 1984
Marriage*Betty Jo Gearheart married Gerald Monte Shockley on July 1, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,10,11 

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan Gearheart obituary in the Oct 17, 2010 edition.
  3. [S5203] Short Funeral Home, online http://www.shortfuneralhome.com/, From the Margie K. Wyse obituary.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart obutuary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Gearheart Cuff obituary in the Aug 26, 1993 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jo Shockley obituary in the Aug 13, 2018 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Howard Montague Guthrie1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 16, 1919, d. May 21, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 224-01-0406.6 Howard Montague Guthrie was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,3 He was born on January 16, 1919 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,2,3,4,5,8 He married Helen Virginia Gearheart, daughter of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on August 18, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,9,10,3 Howard Montague Guthrie died on May 21, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.6,1,3,8 He GUTHRIE, Howard Montague, 76, of Salem, passed away Sunday, May 21, 1995, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He was a member and deacon of First Church of the Brethren. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WW II as a radio operator, and was retired from General Electric. Survivors include his beloved wife and soul mate of 56 years, Helen Virginia Gearheart Guthrie, of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Michael Poe, Judy and Vernon Ellison, all of Salem, Joyce and Stan Pearson, of Claremont, N.C; two sons and daughters-in-law, Howard L. (Jeanne) Guthrie, Newark, Del., Rodney W. (Vicki Lynn) Guthrie; two granddaughters, Kristi Michelle Underwood, of Roanoke, Robyn and husband, Eric Vanoy, Newark, Del; nine grandsons and spouses, Lee and Carmen Harris, Patrick S. Harris, all of Hickory, N.C., Marc G. Guthrie, Newark, Del., Karl and Jennifer Roberts, Timothy D. Martin, Brian C. and Adam O. Guthrie, all of Salem, Cpl. Howard Montague and Angela Roberts, Palms, Calif., and Craig Montague Guthrie; two great-grandsons, Evan Spenser Harris, and Austin C. Roberts; two great-granddaughters, Amber Leanne Jones, and Kayla Kristine Underwood; three brothers, Jack, Sebert and James Guthrie; five sisters, Mrs. Louise Sutphin, Mrs. Micky Arnold, Mrs. Barbara Altice, Mrs. Arlene Delitto, and Mrs. Evelyn Garant; two stepgrandsons, Jeremy and Jason Poe; and two former son-in-laws and friends, Howard Roberts, and Howard Martin. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 23, 1995.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 194, District 81-18, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Overall factory worker11

Family

Helen Virginia Gearheart b. September 4, 1918, d. October 21, 2020
Marriage*Howard Montague Guthrie married Helen Virginia Gearheart, daughter of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on August 18, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,9,10,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Montague Guthrie obituary in the May 23, 1995 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart obutuary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Virginia Gearheart Guthrie obituary in the Oct 23, 2020 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S9765] Harris Mountain Funeral Home, online www.harrismountainfuneralhome.com, From the Howard L. Guthrie obituary.
  13. [S3358] Hickory Daily Record, From the Joyce Pearson obituary in the Nov 19, 2016 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Madeline Memmitt1,2

F, b. October 19, 1921, d. February 12, 2005
     Madeline Memmitt was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Her Social Security Number was 227-74-3457.4 She was born on October 19, 1921 at Powhatan, Powhatan Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1922.4,3 She married John Clinton Gearhart Jr., son of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on March 24, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5 As of March 24, 1940,her married name was Gearhart. Madeline Memmitt died on February 12, 2005 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.6,4,3,7 She Madeline M. Gearhart, 83, of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 12, 2005. She was a member of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren. Madeline was a follower of the Lord and was a very kind and caring person. She enjoyed with her husband, John Gearhart, growing her beautiful flowers, dancing at the Friday Night jamboree, traveling and most of all spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rome and Mamie Memmitt, and her sister, Elizabeth Thomas. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of 64 years, John C. Gearhart; two daughters, Maxine Kelly and husband of Charleston, S.C., and Kathy Kidwell and husband of Chesapeake Beach, Md; three sons, Earl Gearhart and wife of Atlanta, Ga., Johnny Gearhart and wife of Dayton, Ohio, and Gary Gearhart and wife of Dayton, Ohio; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Dowdy and husband, and Mary Kipps and husband, both of Blacksburg, Va; brother, Will Memmitt and wife of Riner, Va; and numerous family and friends. Interment to follow at Beaver Creek Cemetery. on February 13, 2005.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

John Clinton Gearhart Jr. b. February 26, 1920, d. November 12, 2015
Marriage*Madeline Memmitt married John Clinton Gearhart Jr., son of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on March 24, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children
  • Johnny Gearhart1,9
  • Charlotte Maxine Gearhart1,10,9
  • Earl William Gearhart1,9,10
  • Gary Wayne Gearhart1,9
  • Kathy Lynn Gearhart1,9,10

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Madeline M. Gearheart obituary in the Feb 13, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S7588] Beaver Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Madeline M. Gearheartl obituary in the Feb 13, 2005 edition.
  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 John C. Gearhart, Jr. in the Nov 14, 2015 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Carl Wyse1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 21, 1911, d. September 25, 1997
     Carl Wyse was buried at Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Fulton Co., Ohio.7,4 His Social Security Number was 300-20-5551.8 He was born on May 21, 1911 at Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio.8,2,7,4,9,5,6,10 He married Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart, daughter of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on August 14, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,7,4 Carl Wyse died on September 25, 1997 at Archbold, Fulton Co., Ohio, at age 86.8,3,7,4,9 He Carl Wyse, 86, of Archbold, died early Thursday morning Sept. 25. 1997, in his home after an extended illness. He was born on May 21, 1911 near Wauseon, a son of Lavina (Stutzman) and Samuel Wyse. He attended Kimmer School. On Aug. 20, 1940, he married Hazel Wallace and she preceded him in death on May 7, 1953. He then married Margie K. (Gearhart) Lyon on Aug. 14, 1954 and she survives. Mr. Wyse was a lifetime farmer and laborer of the AFL - CIO Local 500 from 1956 - 1979 when he retired. He then had a pallet business for 10 years near Wauseon and moved to Archbold five years ago. For several years he was a deacon of the Swan Creek Church of the Brethren, Delta. He later attended the Pettisville Missionary Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are eight children, Albert C. (Sherri) Lyon of Sheffield, Mrs. Rita (Alex) Johnson of Wauseon, Ralph (Becky) Lyon of Delta, Richard Wyse of Wauseon, Mrs. Delores (Roger) Nichols of Montpelier, Charles Wyse of Archbold, Mrs. Bonnie (Craig) Grisier of Wauseon, and David Wyse of Wausau, Wis; 25 grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Earl Wyse of Wauseon and Alvin Wyse of Sanford, Fla; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Zenz of Delta and Effie Eberly of Delta. Other than his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ralph Wyse, Freeman Wyse and Reo Wyse; and two sisters, Laura Sampson and Mable Pike. Interment will be in the Pettisville Cemetery. on September 26, 1997.4

Family

Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart b. January 7, 1922, d. August 12, 2013
Marriage*He married Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart, daughter of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on August 14, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,7,4 
Children
  • Charles Lynn Wyse3,4
  • Bonnie Kay Wyse3,4
  • David C. Wyse3,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart obutuary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5203] Short Funeral Home, online http://www.shortfuneralhome.com/, From the Margie K. Wyse obituary.
  4. [S13507] Bryan Times, From the Carl Wyse obituary in the Sep 26, 1997 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [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.
  7. [S13506] Pettisville Cemetery, Fulton Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  10. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.

Hubert Haskell Lyon1,2,3,4

M, b. October 14, 1918, d. July 31, 1948
     Hubert Haskell Lyon was buried at Morning View Cemetery, Bluff City, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2,4 He was born on October 14, 1918 at Bluff City, Sullivan Co., Tennessee; His obituary and death certificate have a birth year of 1919.1,2,3,4 He married Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart, daughter of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on October 3, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5,4 Hubert Haskell Lyon died on July 31, 1948 at Elizabethton, Carter Co., Tennessee, at age 29.2,3,4 He Hubert Haskell Lyon, 29, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Lyon of Kingsport, died at 7:16 a.m. Saturday at Franklin Clinic, Elizabethton. Mr. Lyon had been owner and operator for the past two years of the H. H. Lyon Sheet Metal Works here. He was born October 14, 1919, and was married October 3, 1942, to Miss Marjorie Gearhart of Roanoke, Va. Surviving in addition to his widow and parents are one son, A. C. Lyon, five; one sister, Mrs. Andrew Crumley; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Addie Lyon, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Greene, all of Bluff City. An infant son, Joseph Haskell Lyon, preceded him in death July 10, 1946. on August 1, 1948.3

Family

Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart b. January 7, 1922, d. August 12, 2013
Marriage*He married Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart, daughter of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on October 3, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S13508] Morning View Cemetery, Sullivan Co., TN, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S1999] Kingsport Times News, From the Hubert Haskell Lyon obituary in the Aug 1, 1948 edition.
  4. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  5. [S5203] Short Funeral Home, online http://www.shortfuneralhome.com/, From the Margie K. Wyse obituary.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Dorothy Louise Duncan1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. October 2, 1922, d. July 16, 2000
FatherLewis Madison Duncan3,4,7,8,6,9,10 b. August 27, 1895, d. April 16, 1977
MotherMinnie Jane Manning3,4,7,8,6,9,10 b. January 3, 1897, d. September 26, 1964
     Dorothy Louise Duncan was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,11 Her Social Security Number was 224-24-3077.12 She was born on October 2, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.12,2,5,6 She married Charles William "Bill" Gearheart, son of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on July 2, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,13,14,2 As of July 2, 1942,her married name was Gearheart. Dorothy Louise Duncan died on July 16, 2000 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 77.12,1,15 She GEARHEART, Dorothy Duncan, 77, died in her home in Craig County on Sunday, July 16, 2000 due to cancer. She was formerly of Salem and Roanoke County. She was the widow of Charles W. (Bill) Gearheart. Mrs. Gearheart is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Ann G. and James E. Harrell and Barbara G. and Robert M. Robertson; grandchildren and spouses, Craig W. and Kimberly H. Robertson, David M. Robertson, Sr., Jennifer R. and Dwayne Lucas; great-grandchildren, Michael Robertson, David Robertson, Jr., Karly Robertson, Amber Robertson, Cody Robertson, and Alex Lucas, all of Craig County. Also surviving are one sister, and brother-in-law, Geneva D. and Warren Blosser of Craig County, brothers and sisters, James T. and Avalea Duncan, Richard G. (Buck) and Wanda Duncan; sister-in-law, Emmaline Duncan, all of Salem. Also surviving are her following sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Helen G. Guthrie and Betty Schockley of Salem, Margie G. Wyse of Ohio, John and Mag Gearheart of Floyd; Gene Gearheart of Connecticut; Jimmy Gearheart of Florida, many numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 18, 2000.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 54, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 10, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

Charles William "Bill" Gearheart b. October 13, 1923, d. January 30, 1997
Marriage*Dorothy Louise Duncan married Charles William "Bill" Gearheart, son of John Clinton Gearheart and Mary Margaret McKinley Bales, on July 2, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,13,14,2 
Children
  • Dorothy Ann Gearheart1,13,2
  • Barbara Jean Gearheart1,13,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Duncan Gearheart obituary in the Jul 18, 2000 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Manning Duncan obituary in the Sep 27, 1964 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Georgia Marie Duncan obituary in the Aug 20, 1938 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Thomas Duncan obituary in the May 20, 2016 edition.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Carl H. Duncan obituary in the Sep 6, 1960 edition.
  11. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles William Gearheart obituary in the Jan 31, 1997 edition.
  14. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Jackie Lynwood "Jack" Gearheart1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 29, 1936, d. September 28, 1997
FatherJohn Clinton Gearheart6,7,8,9,10,11 b. August 10, 1889, d. September 3, 1967
MotherMary Margaret McKinley Bales6,12,7,8,9,10 b. January 13, 1896, d. January 10, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 229-42-1132.13 Jackie Lynwood "Jack" Gearheart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,5 He married Doris Frances Wilson.2,14 Jackie Lynwood "Jack" Gearheart and Doris Frances Wilson were divorced.2 Jackie Lynwood "Jack" Gearheart was born on October 29, 1936 at Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.13,3,4,15,5,16,11 He died on September 28, 1997 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 60.13,2,3,4,15,5 He GEARHEART, Jackie Lynwood, 61, of Salem, died Sunday, September 28, 1997 in Winston-Salem, N.C. He is survived by four sons, Keith Gearheart, Roanoke, Bobby Gearheart, Oakwood, Va., Jackie Gearheart, Salem, Bradley Gearheart, Clarksville; two daughters, Kelly Money, Orlando, Fla., Joan M. Smith, Sunbury, Ohio; four brothers, John Gearheart, Floyd, Robert Gearheart, Winchester, Gene Gearheart, Ashford, Conn., Jim Gearheart, Ocoee, Fla; his former wife, Frances Wilson Gearheart, Sunbury, Ohio; three sisters, Helen Guthrie, Betty Jo Shockley, both of Salem, Margie Wyse, Archbold, Ohio; a grandson, Casey Money. Graveside services will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 7, 1997.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 74, District 120-127, Roanoke, Virginia9

Family

Doris Frances Wilson b. February 23, 1936, d. April 14, 2025
Divorce*Jackie Lynwood "Jack" Gearheart and Doris Frances Wilson were divorced.2 
Marriage* Jackie Lynwood "Jack" Gearheart married Doris Frances Wilson.2,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles William Gearheart obituary in the Jan 31, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jackie Lynwood Gearheart obituary in the Oct 7, 1997 edition.
  3. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. Gearheart obutuary in the Jan 12, 1994 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nathan Gearheart obituary in the Oct 17, 2010 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Clinton Gearheart obituary in the Sep 4, 1967 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Gearheart Cuff obituary in the Aug 26, 1993 edition.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S5969] Snyder Funeral Homes, online www.snyderfuneralhomes.com, From the Frances Gearheart obituary.
  15. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Keith Lynwood Gearheart obituary in the Apr 7, 2012 edition.