Thomas William Martin1,2

M, b. December 1, 1926
     Thomas William Martin was born on December 1, 1926 at Morgan Co., Alabama.1,2 He married Mabel Elsie Furrow, daughter of Rev. Cleveland Henry Furrow and Gracie Lee Bott, on December 24, 1948 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1

Family

Mabel Elsie Furrow b. March 22, 1929, d. December 1, 2009
Marriage*Thomas William Martin married Mabel Elsie Furrow, daughter of Rev. Cleveland Henry Furrow and Gracie Lee Bott, on December 24, 1948 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Furrow marriage record.
  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.

Clarence Roy Bower Jr.1,2,3

M, b. May 16, 1930, d. March 22, 2005
FatherClarence Roy Bower1,4,2,5 b. June 5, 1903, d. March, 1981
MotherAlka Jane Bays1,4,2,5 b. December 8, 1905, d. March, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 236-44-2621.6 Clarence Roy Bower Jr. was born on May 16, 1930 at Winding Gulf, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6 He married Frances Ann Houck on March 31, 1950 at Midway, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Clarence Roy Bower Jr. died on March 22, 2005 at Missouri at age 74.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 250, District 41-18, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Family

Frances Ann Houck b. October 21, 1933, d. July 31, 2008
Marriage*Clarence Roy Bower Jr. married Frances Ann Houck on March 31, 1950 at Midway, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bower-Houck marriage record.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S6552] Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Homes, online http://www.roseandquesenberry.net, From the William Lewis Bower obituary.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Frances Ann Houck1

F, b. October 21, 1933, d. July 31, 2008
     Her Social Security Number was 235-52-3823.2 Frances Ann Houck was born on October 21, 1933 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of March 31, 1950,her married name was Bower.1 She married Clarence Roy Bower Jr., son of Clarence Roy Bower and Alka Jane Bays, on March 31, 1950 at Midway, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Frances Ann Houck died on July 31, 2008 at Texas at age 74.2

Family

Clarence Roy Bower Jr. b. May 16, 1930, d. March 22, 2005
Marriage*She married Clarence Roy Bower Jr., son of Clarence Roy Bower and Alka Jane Bays, on March 31, 1950 at Midway, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bower-Houck marriage record.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Pearl Spergeon Donohoe1,2,3

M, b. May 21, 1892, d. December 31, 1984
     His Social Security Number was 233-66-1706.4 Pearl Spergeon Donohoe was buried at Donahoe Cemetery, Madams Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on May 21, 1892 at Summers Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 21, 1892.4,2,3 He married Ethel Bower, daughter of Luther Bower and Lessie Mae Parker, on August 24, 1927 at Abney, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Pearl Spergeon Donohoe died on December 31, 1984 at West Virginia at age 92.4,5,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 234, District 14, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1930Farmer6

Family

Ethel Bower b. May 18, 1906, d. February 20, 1987
Marriage*Pearl Spergeon Donohoe married Ethel Bower, daughter of Luther Bower and Lessie Mae Parker, on August 24, 1927 at Abney, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Donohoe-Bower marriage record.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S8471] Donohoe Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1899] Sanford and related lines, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=REG&db=cmsanfo&id=I21014
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Glenna J. Mize obituary in the Apr 9, 2015 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Garnet F. Ballard obituary.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Moody Donohoe obituary.
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mayo S. Donohoe obituary in the Aug 30, 2015 edition.

Glenna J. Donohoe1,2,3

F, b. October 6, 1929, d. April 7, 2015
FatherPearl Spergeon Donohoe1,3,5 b. May 21, 1892, d. December 31, 1984
MotherEthel Bower1,4,3,5 b. May 18, 1906, d. February 20, 1987
     Her married name was Mize.6 Glenna J. Donohoe married Frank R. Mize.6,2,3 Glenna J. Donohoe was born on October 6, 1929 at Pluto, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 She died on April 7, 2015 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 85.3 She Glenna J. Mize, 85, of Beaver, formerly of Keene, N.H., passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Bowers Hospice House. She was born on October 6, 1929 at Pluto, W.Va., to Pearl and Ethel Bower Donohoe. After her marriage to Frank Mize, she moved to Keene, N.H. where she spent most of her adult life. She earned both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Keene State College, and her PhD in Elementary Education from the University of Conneticut. She joined the faculty of Keene State in 1972, where she was instrumental in shaping the teacher education program. She retired in 2004 as a full professor. She also served as Education Department Chair, and Coordinator for Academic Support in the Academic Advising Center. In 1996, she was honored with the Keene State College Distinguished Teacher Award. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Mize; sister, Garnet Ballard; brother-in-law, William C. Ballard, and brother, Moody Donohoe. Survivors include brothers, Mason Donohoe and wife Bonnie of Laurel, Del. and Mayo Donohoe and wife Judy of Hinton; nephews, Randy Ballard and wife Debbie of Hinton, Steve Ballard and wife Kim of Daniels, Rick Donohoe and wife Tammy of Seaford, Del., and Bo Donohoe of Hinton, along with their families. She was known for her love of reading, outdoors, and her beautifully cultivated flower gardens. She was a devout Christian who studied her Bible daily. She touched the lives of her family, her many friends, and hundreds of her college students. She will be greatly missed. At her request, her body was cremated and there will be no funeral services. on April 9, 2015.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 234, District 14, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia1

Family

Frank R. Mize b. July 24, 1927, d. January 5, 1973
Marriage*Glenna J. Donohoe married Frank R. Mize.6,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Frank R. Mize obituary in the Jan 8, 1973 edition.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Glenna J. Mize obituary in the Apr 9, 2015 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ethel Bower Donohoe obituary in the Feb 22, 1987 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Garnet F. Ballard obituary.
  6. [S1899] Sanford and related lines, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=REG&db=cmsanfo&id=I21014

Frank R. Mize1,2

M, b. July 24, 1927, d. January 5, 1973
     Frank R. Mize was buried at Donahoe Cemetery, Madams Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 234-46-0338.3 He married Glenna J. Donohoe, daughter of Pearl Spergeon Donohoe and Ethel Bower.1,2,4 Frank R. Mize was born on July 24, 1927 at Bertha, Summers Co., West Virginia.3,2 He died on January 5, 1973 at Keene, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, at age 45.3,2 He HINTON — Frank R. Mize, 45, of Kenne, N.H., formerly of Summers County, died Friday in a Kenne hospital after a long illness. Born at Bertha, July, 24, 1927, he was a son of the late Thomas and Vaughanie Kaylor Mize. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Glenna Donahue Mize; one brother, Harry of Scotston, Ohio, and one sister, Mrs. Edith Bennett of Charleston. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Donahoe Cemetery on Madams Creek with Rev. Danny Camden in charge. Friends may call after noon Tuesday at E. M. Meadows Funeral Home in Hinton. on January 8, 1973.2

Family

Glenna J. Donohoe b. October 6, 1929, d. April 7, 2015
Marriage*He married Glenna J. Donohoe, daughter of Pearl Spergeon Donohoe and Ethel Bower.1,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S1899] Sanford and related lines, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=REG&db=cmsanfo&id=I21014
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Frank R. Mize obituary in the Jan 8, 1973 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Glenna J. Mize obituary in the Apr 9, 2015 edition.

Garnet F. Donohoe1,2

F, b. October 8, 1930, d. March 29, 2013
FatherPearl Spergeon Donohoe1,3,2 b. May 21, 1892, d. December 31, 1984
MotherEthel Bower1,4,3,2 b. May 18, 1906, d. February 20, 1987
     Garnet F. Donohoe Garnet F. Ballard, 82 of Hinton entered into God's presence on Friday March 29, 2013 at Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Hilldale, West Virginia following a long illness. Born October 8, 1930 in Hinton, she was the daughter of the late Pearl and Ethel Bower Donohoe. Mrs. Ballard was a former employee of Keaton Cleaners and Laundry Service in Hinton and also the Hinton Radio Shack. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hinton and the Fidelis Sunday School Class at the church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Ballard and a brother, Moody Donohoe. Survivors include two sons, Randy Ballard and wife Debbie of Hinton and Steve Ballard and wife Kim of Daniels. Two step-children, W.C. Ballard, Jr. and wife Janice of Hinton and Charles Ballard of Kentucky. Two brothers, Mason Donohoe and wife Bonnie of Laurel, DL and Mayo Donohoe and wife Judy of Hinton. One sister, Glenna Mize of Beaver. Three grandchildren, Lynette Ballard of Beckley, Jarrod Ballard & wife Jessica of Hinton and Matthew Ballard of Daniels. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday April 2, 2013 at Pivont Funeral Home Chapel in Hinton with Pastor Ronald Cobb officiating. Burial will follow in Greenbrier Burial Park in Hinton. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be, Jarrod Ballard, Benji Farley, Norman Farley, Jr., Matt Durnan, Mike Ballard and Craig Bowling. Honorary pallbearers will be, Norman Farley, Sr. and Jack Bennett. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Summers Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Dr. Chhabra for her care.2 She was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,5 Her married name was Ballard.1 She married William Clayton "Bill" Ballard Sr.1,3,2,6 Garnet F. Donohoe was born on October 8, 1930 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.7,2,5 She died on March 29, 2013 at Hilldale, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 82.7,2

Family

William Clayton "Bill" Ballard Sr. b. October 28, 1916, d. June 7, 2009
Marriage*She married William Clayton "Bill" Ballard Sr.1,3,2,6 
Children
  • Randy Ballard3,2,6
  • Steve Ballard3,2,6

Citations

  1. [S1899] Sanford and related lines, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=REG&db=cmsanfo&id=I21014
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Garnet F. Ballard obituary.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Glenna J. Mize obituary in the Apr 9, 2015 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ethel Bower Donohoe obituary in the Feb 22, 1987 edition.
  5. [S5181] Greenbrier Memorial Gardens, Greenbrier Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the William Clayton Ballard, Sr. obituary in the Jun 9, 2009 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Clayton "Bill" Ballard Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 28, 1916, d. June 7, 2009
     William Clayton "Bill" Ballard Sr. was buried at Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.4,5 He married Garnet F. Donohoe, daughter of Pearl Spergeon Donohoe and Ethel Bower.1,2,3,4 William Clayton "Bill" Ballard Sr. was born on October 28, 1916 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.6,4,5 He died on June 7, 2009 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 92.4,6,5 He William Clayton Ballard, Sr., 92, of Madams Creek, Hinton, died Sunday morning, June 7, 2009, at Summers County A.R.H. in Hinton following a short illness. Born October 28, 1916, in Hinton, he was the son of the late Clayton H. and Ethel Mae Carter Ballard. Mr. Ballard was retired from the State of West Virginia ABC Commission. He was a former employee of the Hinton Taxi Company and was a member of First Baptist Church of Hinton. Preceded in death by his first wife, Imajean Ballard. Also preceded by three brothers, James, John and Tom Ballard; Three sisters, Mary Andrews, Ruth Lush and Mildred Ballard. Survivors include his wife, Garnet Donohoe Ballard; Four sons, William "Poody" Ballard and wife Janice of Hinton, Charles "Butch" Ballard and wife Janie of Whitemill, Ky., Randy Ballard and wife Debbie of Hinton and Steve Ballard and wife Kim of Daniels; One sister, Shara Shifflett and husband Moffett of Staunton, Va; Grandchildren, Ruth and husband Harold Basham of Jumping Branch, Timothy and wife Linda Ballard of Pennsylvania, James and wife Rebecca Ballard of Hinton, Karen and husband Herman Pack of Streeter, Robin and husband Greg Bragg of Beaver, Peggy Ballard of Hinton, Robert Ballard of Las Vegas, Nev., Jarrod Ballard of Hinton, Lynette Ballard of Beckley and Matthew Ballard of Daniels; Special sister-in-law, Glenna Mize of Beaver. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at Pivont Funeral Home Chapel in Hinton with Pastor Ronald Cobb officiating. Burial will follow in Greenbrier Burial Park in Hinton. Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jarrod Ballard, Herman and Brandon Pack, Greg and Coleman Bragg, Norman Farley, Jr., and Matt Durnan. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Bennett, Norman Farley, Sr., Wyatt Hinton and Earl and Nip Bowles. on June 9, 2009.4

Family

Garnet F. Donohoe b. October 8, 1930, d. March 29, 2013
Marriage*He married Garnet F. Donohoe, daughter of Pearl Spergeon Donohoe and Ethel Bower.1,2,3,4 
Children
  • Randy Ballard2,3,4
  • Steve Ballard2,3,4

Citations

  1. [S1899] Sanford and related lines, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=REG&db=cmsanfo&id=I21014
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Glenna J. Mize obituary in the Apr 9, 2015 edition.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Garnet F. Ballard obituary.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the William Clayton Ballard, Sr. obituary in the Jun 9, 2009 edition.
  5. [S5181] Greenbrier Memorial Gardens, Greenbrier Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Delano Moody Donohoe1,2,3

M, b. October 8, 1932, d. July 30, 2011
FatherPearl Spergeon Donohoe1,4,5,2 b. May 21, 1892, d. December 31, 1984
MotherEthel Bower1,6,4,5,2 b. May 18, 1906, d. February 20, 1987
     Delano Moody Donohoe was buried at Donahoe Cemetery, Madams Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,3 He Moody Donohoe, 78, of Hinton passed away 1:30 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2011 at his home following a short illness. Born October 8, 1932 at Pluto he was the son of the late Pearl S. Ethel Bower Donohoe. Moody worked many years as a mechanic for H&N Ford in Hinton till their closing he then worked for Earhart Motors until his retirement in 1995. He attended First Baptist Church of Hinton, enjoyed working outside mowing grass and keeping his lawn groomed. Survived by two sisters, Glenna Mize of Grandview and Garnet Ballard of Madams Creek; two brothers, Mason Donohoe and wife Bonnie of Delaware and Mayo Donohoe and wife Judy of Madams Creek; four nephews, Randy Ballard and wife Debbie of Bellepoint, Steve Ballard and wife Kim of Glade Springs, Ricky Donohoe and wife Tammy of Delaware and Bo Donohoe and companion Lou Ann Hinton of Madams Creek. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapel with Pastor Roy L. Honaker Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Donohoe Family Cemetery at Madams Creek.2 He was born on October 8, 1932 at Pluto, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,3,2 He died on July 30, 2011 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 78.7,3,2

Citations

  1. [S1899] Sanford and related lines, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=REG&db=cmsanfo&id=I21014
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Moody Donohoe obituary.
  3. [S8471] Donohoe Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Glenna J. Mize obituary in the Apr 9, 2015 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Garnet F. Ballard obituary.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ethel Bower Donohoe obituary in the Feb 22, 1987 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mayo S. Donohoe1,2

M, b. July 17, 1940, d. August 28, 2015
FatherPearl Spergeon Donohoe1,3,4,2 b. May 21, 1892, d. December 31, 1984
MotherEthel Bower1,5,3,4,2 b. May 18, 1906, d. February 20, 1987
     Mayo S. Donohoe was buried at Donahoe Cemetery, Madams Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on July 17, 1940 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.6,2 He married Judy Foster circa 1962.2 Mayo S. Donohoe died on August 28, 2015 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 75.6,2 He HINTON — Mayo S. Donohoe, 75, of Hinton passed away Friday, August 28, 2015, at Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. Born July 17, 1940, at Hinton, he was the son of the late Pearl and Ethel Bower Donohoe. Mayo was a retired school bus operator for the Summers Co. Board of Education with 18 years of service, former patrolman for the City of Hinton from 1975-1977; he enjoyed hunting, being outdoors and was an avid farmer who enjoyed caring for his cattle and land as long as his health permitted. Preceded in death by two sisters, Glenna Mize and Garnett Ballard, and one brother, Moody Donohoe. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 53 years, Judy Foster Donohoe; son, Bo Donohoe and companion Lou Ann of Hinton; brother, Mason Donohoe and his wife Bonnie of Laurel, Delaware; and mother-in-law, Hallie Foster of Beckley. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapel with Pastor Don Hannah officiating. Burial will follow in the Donohoe Family Cemetery on Broomstraw Road. on August 30, 2015.2

Family

Judy Foster
Marriage*He married Judy Foster circa 1962.2 
Child
  • Bo Donohoe2

Citations

  1. [S1899] Sanford and related lines, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=REG&db=cmsanfo&id=I21014
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mayo S. Donohoe obituary in the Aug 30, 2015 edition.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Glenna J. Mize obituary in the Apr 9, 2015 edition.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Garnet F. Ballard obituary.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ethel Bower Donohoe obituary in the Feb 22, 1987 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Arthur Clarence Ratliff1,2,3

M, b. April 14, 1911, d. October 27, 1979
     Arthur Clarence Ratliff was buried at Miller Cemetery, Sweetland, Lincoln Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 236-16-3253.4 He was born on April 14, 1911 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,2,5 He married Stella Bower, daughter of Luther Bower and Lessie Mae Parker, on November 16, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6 Arthur Clarence Ratliff died on October 27, 1979 at West Virginia at age 68.3,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 194, District 41-40B, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Coal miner7

Family

Stella Bower b. October 22, 1916, d. January 8, 1997
Marriage*Arthur Clarence Ratliff married Stella Bower, daughter of Luther Bower and Lessie Mae Parker, on November 16, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6 
Children
  • Joyce A. Ratliff6
  • Clarence E. Ratliff7,6
  • Danny J. "Dannie" Ratliff7,6
  • Darlow D. Ratliff6

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ratliff-Bower marriage record.
  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. [S2906] Miller Cemetery, Lincoln Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=ratliff&GSfn=arthur&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=34451893&CRid=79195&df=all&
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Stella Ratliff obituary in the Jan 15, 1997 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Forest Eugene Lacy1

M, b. December 25, 1921, d. March 18, 2004
     His Social Security Number was 236-22-7624.2 Forest Eugene Lacy was born on December 25, 1921 at Winding Gulf, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Minnie Magdolene "Maggie" Bower, daughter of Clarence Roy Bower and Alka Jane Bays, on June 21, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Forest Eugene Lacy died on March 18, 2004 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.2

Family

Minnie Magdolene "Maggie" Bower b. January 24, 1925, d. September 7, 2004
Marriage*He married Minnie Magdolene "Maggie" Bower, daughter of Clarence Roy Bower and Alka Jane Bays, on June 21, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lacy-Bower marriage record.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Flona Jane Hughes1,2

F, b. June 18, 1902, d. February, 1979
     Her Social Security Number was 230-24-3303.2 Flona Jane Hughes was born on June 18, 1902 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of December 31, 1919,her married name was Bower.1 She married James Quincy Bower, son of George Washington Bower and Mary Ellen Gray, on December 31, 1919 at Boyer, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Flona Jane Hughes died in February, 1979 at Delaware at age 76.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 41, District 167, Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 20, District 12, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 144, District 28-54, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family

James Quincy Bower b. May, 1897, d. April 5, 1923
Marriage*Flona Jane Hughes married James Quincy Bower, son of George Washington Bower and Mary Ellen Gray, on December 31, 1919 at Boyer, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bower-Hughes marriage record.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S6275] Unknown compiler, Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954.

Zelma Beatrice Meadows1,2,3

F, b. December 30, 1926, d. December 26, 2009
     Zelma Beatrice Meadows Zelma Beatrice Bower, 82, of Jumping Branch, West Virginia passed away following a short illness Saturday, December 26, 2009 at the home of her daughters surrounded by her loving family in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Born December 30, 1926, in McAlphin, West Virginia, she is the daughter of the late William Jennings and Ocie Bell Wills Meadows. Zelma loved collecting stuffed animals, going for rides and traveling, and socializing with friends and family. She was a homemaker and attended the Church of God. In addition to her parents, Zelma is preceded in death by her husband James Russell Bower, a twin sister Thelma Marie Meadows Cook and Aunt Thelia Jones. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters Brenda K. Bower of Pennsylvania, Linda D. Bower of Jumping Branch, West Virginia, Jane E. Delaney of Pennsylvania; son Ronald L. Bower of Maryland; grandchildren Christina Michelle Daniel of Pennsylvania, Britney Beatrice Bower of Pennsylvania; niece Sharon Dillon and husband Louie of Beckley, West Virginia; nephews Jerry Cook of Beckley, West Virginia, Greg Cook of North Carolina and Rodney Cook of McAphin, West Virginia. Services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, January 1, 2010 at Williams Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia with Rev. Robert Day officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Family will serve as pallbearers. Friends may gather with the family Thursday from 6 – 8 PM at the funeral home in Sophia.2 She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,2 She was born on December 30, 1926 at McAlpin, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4,2,5 As of September 22, 1949,her married name was Bower.1 She married James Russell Bower, son of Clarence Roy Bower and Alka Jane Bays, on September 22, 1949 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 Zelma Beatrice Meadows died on December 26, 2009 at Ephrata, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, at age 82.4,2,5

Family

James Russell Bower b. July 25, 1927, d. November 11, 1979
Marriage*She married James Russell Bower, son of Clarence Roy Bower and Alka Jane Bays, on September 22, 1949 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Brenda K. Bower2
  • Linda D. Bower2
  • Jane E. Bower2
  • Ronald L. Bower2

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bower-Meadows marriage record.
  2. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Zelma Beatrice Bower obituary.
  3. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  4. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Kenneth Norris Hinerman1,2,3,4

M, b. December 3, 1914, d. May 25, 1994
     Kenneth Norris Hinerman was buried at Woodmere Memorial Park, 2701 Washington Blvd., Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 234-07-2115.5 He and Mary Helen Bower were divorced.4 Kenneth Norris Hinerman married Mary Helen Bower, daughter of Giles Martin Bower and Vena Oxley.6 Kenneth Norris Hinerman was born on December 3, 1914 at Russell Co., Kentucky.1,5,2,3 He died on May 25, 1994 at Belleair Beach, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 79.1,5,3,4 He Hinerman, Kenneth Norris, 79, of Belleair Beach, died Wednesday (May 25, 1994) at home. He was born in Russell, Ky., and came here in 1977 from Huntington, W. Va. He was a mechanical engineer for 25 years for Houdaille Industries. He was a member of Anona United Methodist Church, Largo, Clearwater Power Squadron and the Elks, West Virginia. Survivors include his wife, Maria M; two sons, Robert B. ""Bob,'' Knoxville, Tenn., and Kenneth B., Rockville, Md; a stepson, Fulton Combs, Clearwater; a stepdaughter, Teresa Boyer, Belleair Beach; two sisters, Brooke Truitt and Margaret Apple, both of Venice, Fla; and seven grandchildren. Hubbell Funeral Home, Belleair Bluffs. on May 27, 1994.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 225, District 6-59, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Apprentice machinist7

Family

Mary Helen Bower b. September 21, 1914, d. December 24, 2003
Divorce*Kenneth Norris Hinerman and Mary Helen Bower were divorced.4 
Marriage* Kenneth Norris Hinerman married Mary Helen Bower, daughter of Giles Martin Bower and Vena Oxley.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4115] Woodmere Memorial Park, Cabell Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  4. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Kenneth Norris Hinerman obituary in the May 27, 1994 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Helen Hinerman obituary in the Jan 5, 2004 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Robert B. Hinerman1,2,3

M, b. April 11, 1935, d. July 2, 2009
FatherKenneth Norris Hinerman1,4,3 b. December 3, 1914, d. May 25, 1994
MotherMary Helen Bower1,4 b. September 21, 1914, d. December 24, 2003
     His Social Security Number was 234-54-7104.5 Robert B. Hinerman married Jo Ann Porter.2 Robert B. Hinerman was born on April 11, 1935 at West Virginia.5 He died on July 2, 2009 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 74.5 He Robert B. Hinerman, age 74, of Maryville, Tenn., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., died on July 2, 2009 at the University of Tennessee Hospital. Survivors include wife Jo Ann Porter Hinerman; daughter Brook Hinerman Dickerson; son-in-law Byron Dickerson; grandson Michael Dickerson; brother Kenneth B. Hinerman and his family in Rockville, Md. No services will be held at this time. For remembrances, please contribute to Autism Society of America, East Tennessee Chapter, at P.O. Box 30015, Knoxville, TN 37930 or University of Tennessee Hospice at 2070 Sutherland Ave. Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37919. Smith Funeral & Cremations Services, 865-983-1000 on July 7, 2009.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 225, District 6-59, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia4

Family

Jo Ann Porter
Marriage*Robert B. Hinerman married Jo Ann Porter.2 
Child
  • Brook Hinerman2

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Helen Hinerman obituary in the Jan 5, 2004 edition.
  2. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Robert B. Hinerman obituary in the Jul 7, 2009 edition.
  3. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Kenneth Norris Hinerman obituary in the May 27, 1994 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Virginia Ruth Hill1,2

F, b. 1920, d. 1986
     Virginia Ruth Hill was buried at Woodmere Memorial Park, 2701 Washington Blvd., Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.2 She was born in 1920 at Yawkey, Lincoln Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of October 28, 1941,her married name was Bower.1 She married James Dolphus Bower, son of Giles Martin Bower and Vena Oxley, on October 28, 1941 at Madison, Roane Co., West Virginia.1 Virginia Ruth Hill died in 1986.2

Family

James Dolphus Bower b. October 22, 1919, d. August 8, 1988
Marriage*She married James Dolphus Bower, son of Giles Martin Bower and Vena Oxley, on October 28, 1941 at Madison, Roane Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bower-Hill marriage record.
  2. [S4115] Woodmere Memorial Park, Cabell Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Gracie A. Howerton1,2,3,4

F, b. May 13, 1909, d. March 19, 1997
     Gracie A. Howerton was buried at Philadelphia Memorial Park, 124 Phoenixville Pike, Frazer, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.3,5 Her Social Security Number was 169-32-9224.6 She was born on May 13, 1909 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,3,6 As of July 5, 1930,her married name was Bower.1 She married Virgil Harrison Bower, son of Luther Bower and Lessie Mae Parker, on July 5, 1930 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4 Gracie A. Howerton died on March 19, 1997 at Milford Township, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, at age 87.3,6 She Gracie A. Bower of Perkasie died Wednesday, March 19, 1997, at Life-Quest Nursing Center, Milford Township. She was 87. She was the wife of the late Virgil Harrison Bower. Born in Crumpler, McDonald County, West Virginia. She was a daughter of the late Washington and Elizabeth Howerton. She was an employee of the A & P Packing Co. of Yeadon, PA for 10 years retiring in 1971. Mrs. Bower is survived by a daughter, Peggy A. Gerlach, of Perkasie; three sons: Virgil Junior Bower of Cleburne, Tx; Eugene Lewis Bower of Sedalia, MO; Roger Leon Bower of Chester Heights, PA; one sister, Goldie Green of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 17 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Bower was one of 15 children. Services were Saturday at the Moyer-Kantner Funeral Home, Perkasie. Interment was in Philadelphia Memorial Park, Frazer, PA. on March 26, 1997.3

Family

Virgil Harrison Bower b. June 1, 1907, d. July 25, 1994
Marriage*She married Virgil Harrison Bower, son of Luther Bower and Lessie Mae Parker, on July 5, 1930 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bower-Howerton marriage record.
  2. [S1900] Cleburne Times-Review, From the Virgil J. Bower obituary in the Mar 13, 2004 edition.
  3. [S8728] News Herald, From the Gracie A. Bower obituary in the Mar 26, 1997 edition.
  4. [S3223] Morning Call, From the Virgil Harrison Bower obituary in the Jul 27, 1994 edition.
  5. [S8729] Philadelphia Memorial Park, Chester Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S8730] Rea Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, online reafuneralservice.com, From the Eugene Lewis Bower obituary.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Virgil Junior Bower1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 18, 1931, d. March 9, 2004
FatherVirgil Harrison Bower1,3,7,4,6 b. June 1, 1907, d. July 25, 1994
MotherGracie A. Howerton1,3,7,4,6 b. May 13, 1909, d. March 19, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 232-48-0217.8 Virgil Junior Bower was buried at Caddo Cemetery, Joshua, Johnson Co., Texas.1,2 He was born on January 18, 1931 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,8,9 He married Melba Rosalind Reed on September 2, 1982 at Keene, Johnson Co., Texas.1,2,5 Virgil Junior Bower died on March 9, 2004 at Cleburne, Johnson Co., Texas, at age 73.1,8,2,9 He Services for Virgil J. Bower, 73, of Cleburne will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2004, at the Crossroad Fellowship Seventh-day Adventist Church (Cowboy Church) of Joshua, Texas, at 400 N. Main St. Burial will be in Caddo Cemetery. Mr. Bower passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2004, in Cleburne. He was born Jan. 18, 1931, in Pemberton, W.V., to Virgil Bower and Gracie Howerton Bower. Mr. Bower served his country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict and he retired from the Texas National Guard. He married Melba Reed Jordan on Sept. 2, 1982, in Keene, Texas, and he was a member of the Crossroad Fellowship Seventh-day Adventist Church. He is survived by his wife, Melba Bower of Cleburne; daughters, Reva Foust and husband Ronnie of Keene, Barbara Killen and husband James of Cypress, Leisha Pickering and husband Randy of Keene, Laura Psencik and husband Robby of Keene, Angie Houghton and husband Robin of Keene, Brenda Grandy and husband Ace of Las Vegas and Rhonda Copple and husband Terry of Joplin, Mo; step-daughter, Jackie McDonald of Dallas; step-son, Ray Jordan Jr. of Keene; brothers, Gene Bower of Sedalia, Mo., and Roger Bower of Chester Heights, Pa; sister, Peggy Montagna of Perkasie, Pa; 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be mailed to the Crossroad Fellowship Seventh-day Adventist Church of Joshua (Cowboy Church) at 4329 E. Highway 377, Granbury, Texas 76049. on March 13, 2004.1

Family 1

Children
  • Brenda Bower1
  • Rhonda Bower1
  • Reva Bower1
  • Barbara A. Bower1
  • Leisha D. Bower1
  • Laura G. Bower1
  • Angela D. "Angie" Bower1

Family 2

Melba Rosalind Reed
Marriage*He married Melba Rosalind Reed on September 2, 1982 at Keene, Johnson Co., Texas.1,2,5 

Citations

  1. [S1900] Cleburne Times-Review, From the Virgil J. Bower obituary in the Mar 13, 2004 edition.
  2. [S2905] Caddo Cemetery, Johnson Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=bower&GSfn=virgil&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=46&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=54190011&CRid=2692&df=all&
  3. [S8728] News Herald, From the Gracie A. Bower obituary in the Mar 26, 1997 edition.
  4. [S3223] Morning Call, From the Virgil Harrison Bower obituary in the Jul 27, 1994 edition.
  5. [S5312] Unknown compiler, Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-2015.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S8730] Rea Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, online reafuneralservice.com, From the Eugene Lewis Bower obituary.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.