Rev. Burton Joshua Wray1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. October 29, 1976, d. April 16, 2006
FatherBernard Wayne Wray1,2,3,4
MotherBonnie Beth Waldron1,2,3,4
     Rev. Burton Joshua Wray was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.5,4 His Social Security Number was 224-49-3980.7 He was born on October 29, 1976 at Richmond, Virginia.1,5,6,7 He died on April 16, 2006 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 29.4,5,6,7 He The Reverend Burton Joshua Wray was ushered into Heaven on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2006, his parents at his side. With a quiet and gentle manner, Burton shared his love and Christian ministry with a multitude of people in his brief 29 years on earth before succumbing to melanoma. His service to God began at an early age at Enon United Methodist Church. In his youth at Atlee High School in Hanover County he was instrumental in founding the school's first Bible Club and the first "See You at the Pole" prayer service, always having Bibles handy to give to others. His ministry led him from nursing home visitations in Lynchburg, Va. to aiding orphans in Russia. A graduate of Liberty University, Burton later studied at Columbia International University where he received a Master of Divinity degree. He was awarded the title of Reverend by the Assemblies of God Church. More recently, Burton's quiet passion for Jesus Christ led him to a chaplain's residency at Maryview Medical Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. Burton was a gifted writer and reviewer of Christian books, music, concerts and movies. He also loved Starbucks, LU women's basketball, the Pittsburg Steelers, photography, and being with family and friends. Burton was a loving son, a caring brother, a loyal friend to many and a devoted servant of the Lord. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Bernard and Bonnie Wray; sister, Beth Wray; two nieces, Skylar and Lavendar; grandparents, Dewey and Marion Waldron, Bernard and Christine Wray (deceased); aunts and uncles, Danny Waldron, Peggy and Doug Tatro, David and Kate Waldron, Stanley Wray, Bernardine and Johnny Vega; and a host of loving cousins and devoted friends, including his best friends, Ben and Trina Fabian, and Paul and Sarah Hoffman. The family will receive visitors from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, 3600 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, Va. 23452. A funeral service will be held at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newby's Bridge Rd., Chesterfield, Va. 23832. Officiating at both services will be Dr. Chuck and Kathy Pollak. on April 18, 2006.4

Citations

  1. [S546] Peggy Burton Rich, Graham Family.
  2. [S9202] Bennett Funeral Homes, online www.bennettfuneralhomes.com, From the Dewey Cleveland Waldron, Jr. obituary.
  3. [S9202] Bennett Funeral Homes, online www.bennettfuneralhomes.com, From the Marion Adkins Waldron obituary.
  4. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Burton Joshua Wray obituary in the Apr 18, 2006 edition.
  5. [S3265] Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Barbara Joyce Adkins1,2,3,4

F, b. July 3, 1933, d. August 28, 2010
FatherOren Guy Adkins1,2,4
MotherEdna Earle Graham1,2,4
     Her Social Security Number was 229-36-8775.5 Barbara Joyce Adkins was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on July 3, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,3 As of February 29, 1952,her married name was Waldron.1 She married Robert Isaac "Bob" Waldron Sr., son of Dewey Cleveland Waldron and Annie Hale, on February 29, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4,6 Barbara Joyce Adkins died on August 28, 2010 at Pompano Beach, Broward Co., Florida, at age 77.5,2 She Barbara A. Waldron, 77, of Hillsboro Beach, Fla., was born on July 3, 1933, in Roanoke, Va., and passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2010, in Pompano Beach, Fla. Barbara moved to Florida in 1991. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob); and parents, Guy and Edna Adkins. She is survived by her sister, Marion Waldron and Dewey, of Richmond, Va; daughter, Deborah Conner and Roger, of Salem, Va; son, Oran Waldron and Angel, of Carrollton, Texas; daughter, Becky Gardner and Tony, of Hillsboro Beach, Fla; son, Jeff Waldron and Cindy, of Roanoke, Va; son, Chris Waldron and Carolyn, of Coconut Creek, Fla; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. "We love you and miss you dearly. There will always be an empty place in our hearts without you." There will be a graveside memorial service held 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010, at Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by Evergreen Burial Park, 540-342-2593. on September 5, 2010.2

Family

Robert Isaac "Bob" Waldron Sr. b. April 11, 1929, d. June 27, 1982
Marriage*She married Robert Isaac "Bob" Waldron Sr., son of Dewey Cleveland Waldron and Annie Hale, on February 29, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4,6 
Children
  • Deborah Lynn Waldron1,2,4
  • Oran Isaac Waldron1,2,4
  • Rebecca Dawn "Beckey" Waldron1,2,4
  • Jeffery Robert "Jeff" Waldron1,2,4
  • Christopher Miles "Chris" Waldron1,2,4

Citations

  1. [S546] Peggy Burton Rich, Graham Family.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara A. Waldron obituary in the Sep 5, 2010 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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Oklass Peck Baxter1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 27, 1903, d. March 19, 1963
     Oklass Peck Baxter was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.5,6 He was born on October 27, 1903 at Fordtown, Sullivan Co., Tennessee; His gravestone has a birth date of Oct 28, 1903.3,6 He married Nannie Marie Elmore, daughter of Thomas Hampton Elmore and Nannie Jane Moseley, on July 6, 1944 at Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia.7,2,4,6 Oklass Peck Baxter died on March 19, 1963 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 59.5,6

Family

Nannie Marie Elmore b. January 15, 1911, d. February 7, 1993
Marriage*He married Nannie Marie Elmore, daughter of Thomas Hampton Elmore and Nannie Jane Moseley, on July 6, 1944 at Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia.7,2,4,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the Thomas Hampton Elmore obituary in the Sep 12, 1961 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie Elmore Baxter obituary in the Feb 8, 1993 edition.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5722] Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the Helen Elmore Richardson obituary in the Jul 23, 2001 edition.

Jesse Talton "Jess" Morgan1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 5, 1891, d. November 5, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 240-52-2101.6 Jesse Talton "Jess" Morgan was buried at Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery, 3771 Yadkinville Road, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.4,5 He was born on February 5, 1891 at Mars Hill, Madison Co., North Carolina; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Feb 5, 1890.3,4,6,5 He married Thelma Hyacinth Elmore, daughter of Thomas Hampton Elmore and Nannie Jane Moseley, circa 1923 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.7,2,4 Jesse Talton "Jess" Morgan died on November 5, 1973 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 82.8,4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 173, District 48, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina2
1940Dwelling 225, District 34-43, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina9

Occupation

1930Post office clerk2
1940Post office clerk9

Family

Thelma Hyacinth Elmore b. September 1, 1901, d. October 17, 1988
Marriage*Jesse Talton "Jess" Morgan married Thelma Hyacinth Elmore, daughter of Thomas Hampton Elmore and Nannie Jane Moseley, circa 1923 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.7,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the Thomas Hampton Elmore obituary in the Sep 12, 1961 edition.
  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. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Jess Talton Morgan death certificate.
  5. [S3596] Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery, Forsyth Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the Helen Elmore Richardson obituary in the Jul 23, 2001 edition.
  8. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Edward Landers Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 6, 1899, d. February 21, 1987
     James Edward Landers Sr. was buried at Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery, 3771 Yadkinville Road, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.5 His Social Security Number was 237-18-6249.6 He married Thelma Hyacinth Elmore, daughter of Thomas Hampton Elmore and Nannie Jane Moseley.1 James Edward Landers Sr. was born on November 6, 1899 at Revere, Madison Co., North Carolina.2,6,3,4,5 He died on February 21, 1987 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 87.6,4,5

Family

Thelma Hyacinth Elmore b. September 1, 1901, d. October 17, 1988
Marriage*He married Thelma Hyacinth Elmore, daughter of Thomas Hampton Elmore and Nannie Jane Moseley.1 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  5. [S3596] Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery, Forsyth Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.