Johnny Ronald Thompson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 14, 1926, d. July 24, 1980
     Johnny Ronald Thompson was buried at Pineola Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Pineola, Avery Co., North Carolina.3 His Social Security Number was 243-30-7179.6 He married Janet Lucille Weatherman, daughter of Curtis Weatherman and Elva Lolos "Elvie" Light.2 Johnny Ronald Thompson was born on June 14, 1926 at Pineola, Avery Co., North Carolina.4,6,5 He and Janet Lucille Weatherman were divorced on December 1, 1970 at Avery Co., North Carolina.7 Johnny Ronald Thompson died on July 24, 1980 at Tennessee at age 54.6,5

Family

Janet Lucille Weatherman b. March 9, 1931, d. July 1, 2016
Marriage*He married Janet Lucille Weatherman, daughter of Curtis Weatherman and Elva Lolos "Elvie" Light.2 
Divorce* Johnny Ronald Thompson and Janet Lucille Weatherman were divorced on December 1, 1970 at Avery Co., North Carolina.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  2. [S8638] Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, online www.reinssturdivant.com, From the Larry Thompson obituary.
  3. [S8821] Pineola Presbyterian Church Cemeter, Avery Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [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.
  5. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1619] North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics, North Carolina Divorce Index, 1958-2004.

Larry Ronald Thompson1

M, b. February 3, 1950, d. February 5, 2014
FatherJohnny Ronald Thompson1,2 b. June 14, 1926, d. July 24, 1980
MotherJanet Lucille Weatherman1,3,2 b. March 9, 1931, d. July 1, 2016
     His Social Security Number was 238-84-0724.4 Larry Ronald Thompson was buried at Pineola Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Pineola, Avery Co., North Carolina.2 He Larry "Rab" Thompson, age 64, of Newland passed away on February 5, 2014 at his residence. A native of Avery County, he was born February 3, 1950 a son of Janet Weatherman Burleson of Newland and the late Johnny Ronald Thompson. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting arrow heads, playing country music and old rock and roll. Along with his Father, Larry was preceded in death by his: Brothers, Dennis Ray Thompson, Kenton Thompson and his step father, Guy Burleson. In addition to his mother, Larry has left to cherish his memory his, wife Angela Thompson of the home; son, Stephen Ray Thompson of Jonas Ridge; brother, Lonnie Mike Thompson of Pineola. Funeral services for Larry "Rab" Thompson will be conducted on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Grandfather Chapel of the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with the Rev. Lonnie Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in the Pineola Cemetery.2 He married Angela Unknown.2 Larry Ronald Thompson was born on February 3, 1950 at Avery Co., North Carolina.1,2,4 He died on February 5, 2014 at Newland, Avery Co., North Carolina, at age 64.2,4

Family

Angela Unknown
Marriage*He married Angela Unknown.2 
Child
  • Stephen Ray Thompson2

Citations

  1. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  2. [S8638] Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, online www.reinssturdivant.com, From the Larry Thompson obituary.
  3. [S8638] Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, online www.reinssturdivant.com, From the Janet Burleson obituary.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Dennis Ray Thompson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 18, 1955, d. August 14, 1982
FatherJohnny Ronald Thompson1,2 b. June 14, 1926, d. July 24, 1980
MotherJanet Lucille Weatherman1,6,2 b. March 9, 1931, d. July 1, 2016
     His Social Security Number was 243-98-9912.7 Dennis Ray Thompson was buried at Jonas Ridge Cemetery, Jonas Ridge, Burke Co., North Carolina.3 He was born on April 18, 1955 at Crossnore, Avery Co., North Carolina.1,4,7,5 He died on August 14, 1982 at Watauga, Watauga Co., North Carolina, at age 27.4

Citations

  1. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  2. [S8638] Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, online www.reinssturdivant.com, From the Larry Thompson obituary.
  3. [S8815] Jonas Ridge Cemetery, Burke Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S8638] Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, online www.reinssturdivant.com, From the Janet Burleson obituary.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Kenton Lee Thompson1,2,3,4

M, b. March 6, 1960, d. August 17, 1979
FatherJohnny Ronald Thompson1,5 b. June 14, 1926, d. July 24, 1980
MotherJanet Lucille Weatherman1,6,5 b. March 9, 1931, d. July 1, 2016
     His Social Security Number was 246-11-5841.3 Kenton Lee Thompson was buried at Jonas Ridge Cemetery, Jonas Ridge, Burke Co., North Carolina.2 He was born on March 6, 1960 at Morganton, Burke Co., North Carolina.1,3,4 He died on August 17, 1979 at Avery Co., North Carolina, at age 19.4

Citations

  1. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  2. [S8815] Jonas Ridge Cemetery, Burke Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  5. [S8638] Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, online www.reinssturdivant.com, From the Larry Thompson obituary.
  6. [S8638] Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, online www.reinssturdivant.com, From the Janet Burleson obituary.

Jerry Gray Moore1,2,3

M, b. July 25, 1957, d. November 20, 2005
FatherElias Gray Moore1,2 b. November 16, 1931, d. May 1, 2009
MotherCarolyn Jean Weatherman1,2
     Jerry Gray Moore was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 815 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina.2,3 He Jerry G. Moore, 48, of 112 Bunker Hill Road, after a long battle with cancer, died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, while surrounded by his family. A resident of Greenville County for many years, Jerry was born on July 25, 1957, in Morganton, N.C. The son of Elias G. "Snook" Moore and C. Jean Weatherman Moore of Newland, N.C. Jerry played the bass for 10 years at New Life Christian Fellowship, formerly on Roper Mountain Ext. in Greenville, and most recently at Redemption World Outreach Center. Jerry was an incredible bass player and his bass was truly an extension of who he was. In addition to his parents, Jerry is survived by his wife, Teri T. Moore of the home; two sons, Michael T. Moore of Dallas, Texas, and Justin G. Moore of the home; two daughters, Brooke M. From of Simpsonville, S.C., and Jaime L. Moore of the home; and three grandchildren, April, Christopher and Caleb. Funeral services will be held at Discover Church in Mauldin on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at 2 p.m., with a visitation beginning at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memory Gardens, Greer, S.C.2 He married Teri Unknown.2 Jerry Gray Moore was born on July 25, 1957 at Morganton, Burke Co., North Carolina.1,2,3 He died on November 20, 2005 at Greenville Co., South Carolina, at age 48.2,3

Family

Teri Unknown
Marriage*He married Teri Unknown.2 
Children
  • Michael T. Moore2
  • Justin G. Moore2
  • Brooke Moore2
  • Jamie L. Moore2

Citations

  1. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  2. [S10788] Harper Memorial Chapel in Taylors, online www.imortuary.com/funeral-homes/south-carolina/taylors/harper-memorial-chapel/, From the Jerry G. Moore obituary.
  3. [S8531] Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg Co., SC, online www.findagrave.com.

Charles Henry Bush1,2,3,4

M, b. April 11, 1904, d. October, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 234-01-3078.5 Charles Henry Bush was buried at Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens East, Hollywood, Broward Co., Florida.2 He married Wilma Alice Light, daughter of Moses Bird/Byrd Light and Cora Lilly.1 Charles Henry Bush was born on April 11, 1904 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.5,4 He died in October, 1968 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 64.3,5

Family

Wilma Alice Light b. August 21, 1903, d. April 8, 1988
Marriage*He married Wilma Alice Light, daughter of Moses Bird/Byrd Light and Cora Lilly.1 

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the M. B. Light obituary in the Feb 16, 1948 edition.
  2. [S7726] Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens East, Broward Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  4. [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.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Phyllis Madgaline Jones1,2,3

F, b. October 29, 1938, d. July 4, 2003
FatherLetcher Blair Jones1,2,3,4 b. August 25, 1906, d. December 3, 1960
MotherMary Madeline Knuckles1,2,3,4 b. March 23, 1916, d. February 22, 1994
     Her Social Security Number was 235-56-7268.3 Phyllis Madgaline Jones was born on October 29, 1938 at Northfork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of June 29, 1956,her married name was Farley.2 She married Woodrow W. Farley Jr. on June 29, 1956 at Vivian, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2 Phyllis Madgaline Jones died on July 4, 2003 at West Virginia at age 64.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 7, District 24-52, Northfork, McDowell Co., West Virginia4

Family

Woodrow W. Farley Jr.
Marriage*Phyllis Madgaline Jones married Woodrow W. Farley Jr. on June 29, 1956 at Vivian, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Letcher Blair Jones obituary in the Dec 4, 1960 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Farley-Jones marriage record.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ira N. McColl1,2

M, b. September 17, 1936, d. September 12, 2017
     Ira N. McColl Ira McColl, age 80, of Steeleville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 11:20 p.m. in his home. Ira was born on September 17, 1936 in Belleville, IL, a son to Ira and Georgia (Raban) McColl. On April 23, 1971 he married Ruth Ratliff in Waukegan, IL. Ira worked a fulfilling career in law enforcement being a Deputy Sheriff for Platte and Converse Counties in Wyoming from 1974 to 1992 and finally retiring after working at Menard Correctional Center where he worked as a cat walk guard. Ira was a veteran of the Navy having served aboard the USS Bristol, and in both the Vietnam and Korean War. Ira was a proud member of the USS Bristol Association Navy Club and the National Rifle Association, he also loved fishing and hunting. Survivors include three sons, Joey Lee Taylor (Suzette Hagan) of Wheatland, WY, Terry Wayne Taylor of Battle Mountain, NV, and Kenneth Michael McColl of Steeleville, IL and two grandchildren Jessica and Joshua Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and his brother Ricky McColl. Private memorial services will be held at a later date.2 He and Carole Jean Jones were divorced.2 Ira N. McColl was born on September 17, 1936 at Belleville, St. Clair Co., Illinois.1,2 He married Carole Jean Jones, daughter of Letcher Blair Jones and Mary Madeline Knuckles, on January 29, 1957 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Ira N. McColl died on September 12, 2017 at Steeleville, Randolph Co., Illinois, at age 80.2

Family

Carole Jean Jones
Divorce*He and Carole Jean Jones were divorced.2 
Marriage* Ira N. McColl married Carole Jean Jones, daughter of Letcher Blair Jones and Mary Madeline Knuckles, on January 29, 1957 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the McColl-Jones marriage record.
  2. [S10482] Pyatt Funeral Home, online www.pyattfuneralhome.com, From the Ira McColl obituary.

Patricia Marleen Jones1,2,3

F, b. July 20, 1943, d. May 7, 1963
FatherLetcher Blair Jones1,3 b. August 25, 1906, d. December 3, 1960
MotherMary Madeline Knuckles1,3 b. March 23, 1916, d. February 22, 1994
     Patricia Marleen Jones was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,2 She Patricia Marleen Jones, 19, daughter of Mrs. Mary Jones of Cleveland, Ohio, and the late Letcher Jones, died Tuesday in a Cleveland hospital. The family formerly resided in Northfork where Patricia attended school. She was a member of Freewill Baptist Church in Cleveland. Additional survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Woodrow Farley of Germantown, Md., and Mrs. Ira McCall of Belleville, Ohio; and a brother, James Blair Jones of Cleveland.
The body has arrived at Bennett Funeral Home in Northtork where funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. John Cameron will officiate and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.2 She was born on July 20, 1943 at West Virginia.3 She died on May 7, 1963 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 19.3

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Letcher Blair Jones obituary in the Dec 4, 1960 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Patricia Marleen Jones obituary.
  3. [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Robert Benjamin Asire1,2

M, b. December 23, 1916, d. January 27, 1981
     His Social Security Number was 235-09-0101.3 Robert Benjamin Asire was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 He married Ulah Maye Shorter, daughter of Noah William "Will" Shorter and Luella Gains Wilson.5 Robert Benjamin Asire was born on December 23, 1916 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.3,1,6,7 He died on January 27, 1981 at Brevard Co., Florida, at age 64.3,6,7,2 He Mr. Robert Benjamin Asire, 64, 2890 Michigan St., West Melbourne, died Tuesday. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he was a winter resident since 1977. He was a retired insurance underwriter and a Baptist. He was member of the LaFayette Masonic Lodge in Fayetteville, W.Va., the Beni Kedem Temple of Charleston, W.Va., Fayetteville American Legion Post, DAV Chapter 135, Nation Rural Letter Carriers Association, and the National Rifle Association. Survivors: wife, Ulah S; son, Robert B. II., Pampa, Texas; sisters, Mrs. Arlene Hall, Vero Beach, Mrs. Mable Wicker, Hinton, W.Va; two grandchildren. on January 29, 1981.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 262, District 10-34, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1950Farmer8

Family

Ulah Maye Shorter b. September 18, 1911, d. December, 1983
Marriage*Robert Benjamin Asire married Ulah Maye Shorter, daughter of Noah William "Will" Shorter and Luella Gains Wilson.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Robert Benjamin Asire obituary in the Jan 29, 1981 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S4749] Huse Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Mrs. N. W. Shorter obituary in the Nov 19, 1963 edition.
  6. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Robert Benjamin Asire, II obituary in the Jan 16, 2014 edition.

Stanton Curtis Edds1,2,3

M, b. September 19, 1908, d. April, 1981
     His Social Security Number was 235-01-7443.4 Stanton Curtis Edds was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 He married Beulah G. "Sallie" Shorter, daughter of Noah William "Will" Shorter and Luella Gains Wilson.1 Stanton Curtis Edds was born on September 19, 1908 at Nicholas Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Sep 28, 1908.4 He died in April, 1981 at West Virginia at age 72.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 123, District 41-30, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 110, District 20-165, Union, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Bus driver5
1950Bus comapny operator6

Family

Beulah G. "Sallie" Shorter b. April 17, 1914, d. February 27, 1994
Marriage*Stanton Curtis Edds married Beulah G. "Sallie" Shorter, daughter of Noah William "Will" Shorter and Luella Gains Wilson.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Mrs. N. W. Shorter obituary in the Nov 19, 1963 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. [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Beulah Shorter Edds obituary in the Mar 2, 1994 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S1185] Greenville News, Greenville, SC, From the Curtis Edds obituary in the May 22, 2005 edition.
  10. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Dana Curtis Edds1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 19, 1939, d. May 20, 2005
FatherStanton Curtis Edds1,6,3,4,7 b. September 19, 1908, d. April, 1981
MotherBeulah G. "Sallie" Shorter1,6,3,4,7 b. April 17, 1914, d. February 27, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 233-56-1011.8 Dana Curtis Edds was born on November 19, 1939 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,3 He married Barbara Anne Hansen in August, 1961 at Dade Co., Florida.2 Dana Curtis Edds and Barbara Anne Hansen were divorced on October 4, 1989 at Polk Co., Florida.5 Dana Curtis Edds married Cheryl Ann "Cherri" Peavey on October 11, 1989 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.2,4,9 Dana Curtis Edds died on May 20, 2005 at Greenville Co., South Carolina, at age 65.8,4 He Curtis Edds, 65, of Greer, S.C, died May 20, 2005. A native of Beckley, W.Va., he was a son of the late Stanton and Beulah Edds, of the Baptist Faith, and an employee of Hertz Car Rentals. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Cherri Peavey Edds of the home, two sons, Gregory Edds of Salisbury, N.C, and Scott Edds of Winter Haven, Fla; one daughter, Caren Bauman of Charlotte, N.C; two stepdaughters, Melisa Miller of Greenville and Danielle Miller of Burlington, Vt; one sister, Barbara Mandeville of Trustville, Ala; and seven grandchildren. on May 22, 2005.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 123, District 41-30, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 110, District 20-165, Union, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Family 1

Barbara Anne Hansen b. November 5, 1940, d. January 6, 2013
Marriage*Dana Curtis Edds married Barbara Anne Hansen in August, 1961 at Dade Co., Florida.2 
Divorce* Dana Curtis Edds and Barbara Anne Hansen were divorced on October 4, 1989 at Polk Co., Florida.5 
Children
  • Gregory Curtis Edds4
  • Scott Geoffrey Edds4
  • Caren Alana Edds4

Family 2

Cheryl Ann "Cherri" Peavey b. August 14, 1948, d. January 24, 2021
Marriage*Dana Curtis Edds married Cheryl Ann "Cherri" Peavey on October 11, 1989 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.2,4,9 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Beulah Shorter Edds obituary in the Mar 2, 1994 edition.
  2. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1185] Greenville News, Greenville, SC, From the Curtis Edds obituary in the May 22, 2005 edition.
  5. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S13253] Palmetto Mortuary, online www.thepalmettomortuary.com, From the Cheryl Ann Edds obituary.

Barbara Anne Hansen1,2,3

F, b. November 5, 1940, d. January 6, 2013
     Barbara Anne Hansen was buried at Toccoa City Cemetery, Toccoa, Stephens Co., Georgia.3 She was born on November 5, 1940 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.2,3 As of August, 1961,her married name was Edds.1 She married Dana Curtis Edds, son of Stanton Curtis Edds and Beulah G. "Sallie" Shorter, in August, 1961 at Dade Co., Florida.1 Barbara Anne Hansen and Dana Curtis Edds were divorced on October 4, 1989 at Polk Co., Florida.4 Barbara Anne Hansen died on January 6, 2013 at Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida, at age 72.2,3 She LAKELAND - Barbara Anne Edds, 72, passed away due to heart failure Jan. 6, 2013. Mrs. Edds was born in Miami on Nov. 5, 1940 to the late Frederick and Audrey Hansen. She was an underwriter for State Farm at their Regional Office for 33 years. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church, and was a beloved mother and grandmother. Mrs. Edds is survived by her children, Greg (Kim) Edds, Scott (Stacey) Edds and Caren (John) Baumann; sisters, Beverly Seanor, Martha and Susan Hansen; grandchildren, Taylor, Lauren, Brandon, Brock, Grant, Ethan and MacKenzie. on January 8, 2013.2

Family

Dana Curtis Edds b. November 19, 1939, d. May 20, 2005
Marriage*She married Dana Curtis Edds, son of Stanton Curtis Edds and Beulah G. "Sallie" Shorter, in August, 1961 at Dade Co., Florida.1 
Divorce* Barbara Anne Hansen and Dana Curtis Edds were divorced on October 4, 1989 at Polk Co., Florida.4 
Children
  • Gregory Curtis Edds2
  • Scott Geoffrey Edds2
  • Caren Alana Edds2

Citations

  1. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  2. [S1979] Ledger, The, From the Barbara Anne Edds obituary in the Jan 8, 2013 edition.
  3. [S5851] Toccoa Cemetery, Stephens Co., GA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.

Cheryl Ann "Cherri" Peavey1,2

F, b. August 14, 1948, d. January 24, 2021
     Cheryl Ann "Cherri" Peavey Cheryl Ann Edds, August 14, 1948 - January 24, 2021. Cheryl Ann Edds, 72, of Taylors, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born in Winter Haven, FL to the late Ruby McDonald and Terrell Peavey. An avid NFL and NCAA football fan, Cheryl's favorite team was the Florida Gators. She enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, watching NASCAR and loved animals, especially Yorkshire Terriers and hummingbirds. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Cheryl was preceded in death by her husband, Dana Curtis Edds. She is survived by her daughters, Melisa Miller Nordmeyer (Christopher) and Danielle Leigh Cook; grandchildren: Aspen Sage Cleveland, Ellis Ruby Cook, and Oona Anne Cook; great-grandchildren, Asher Dawson Cleveland and Sophia Ruby Cleveland; and sister, Valerie Peavey. She will be remembered by her kindness, her big heart, and for being a good neighbor.3 She was born on August 14, 1948 at Winter Haven, Polk Co., Florida.3 As of October 11, 1989,her married name was Edds.1 She married Dana Curtis Edds, son of Stanton Curtis Edds and Beulah G. "Sallie" Shorter, on October 11, 1989 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.1,2,3 Cheryl Ann "Cherri" Peavey died on January 24, 2021 at South Carolina at age 72.3

Family

Dana Curtis Edds b. November 19, 1939, d. May 20, 2005
Marriage*She married Dana Curtis Edds, son of Stanton Curtis Edds and Beulah G. "Sallie" Shorter, on October 11, 1989 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  2. [S1185] Greenville News, Greenville, SC, From the Curtis Edds obituary in the May 22, 2005 edition.
  3. [S13253] Palmetto Mortuary, online www.thepalmettomortuary.com, From the Cheryl Ann Edds obituary.

William Clay Lucas1,2

M, b. June 21, 1914, d. May, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 235-18-9526.3 William Clay Lucas was born on June 21, 1914 at Elverton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,3,2 He married Hattie Louise Alexander, daughter of Otto Homer Alexander and Sarah Ann Simmons, on April 20, 1938 at Smithers, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,4 William Clay Lucas died in May, 1980 at West Virginia at age 65.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 352, District 10-30, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1940Coal miner5

Family

Hattie Louise Alexander b. August 14, 1918, d. June 23, 2011
Marriage*William Clay Lucas married Hattie Louise Alexander, daughter of Otto Homer Alexander and Sarah Ann Simmons, on April 20, 1938 at Smithers, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Lucas-Alexander 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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Hattie L. Lucas obituary in the Jun 24, 2011 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Peggy Bridges Beach obituary in the Dec 9, 2012 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Phyllis Ann Lucas obituary in the Jul 23, 2009 edition.
  8. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

George Lilburn Gates1,2,3

M, b. September 28, 1914, d. September, 1958
     George Lilburn Gates was buried at Travelers Rest Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Clarksville, Calhoun Co., Florida.4 His Social Security Number was 233-12-9331.5 He was born on September 28, 1914 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1913.1,5,3 He married Lucille Elizabeth "Lucy" Alexander, daughter of Otto Homer Alexander and Sarah Ann Simmons, on December 5, 1935 at Boomer, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 George Lilburn Gates died in September, 1958 at Gulf Co., Florida.2,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 120, District 40-9, Pocatalico, Putnam Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Road construction laborer6

Family

Lucille Elizabeth "Lucy" Alexander b. 1916, d. August 22, 1961
Marriage*George Lilburn Gates married Lucille Elizabeth "Lucy" Alexander, daughter of Otto Homer Alexander and Sarah Ann Simmons, on December 5, 1935 at Boomer, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Children
  • Clarence Gates7
  • Frank Gates7
  • Charles "Pete" Gates7
  • Richard Gates7
  • Mary Ann Gates7
  • Linda Gates7
  • Karen Gates7
  • Carol Gates7
  • Wanda June Gates+7,6,8 b. January 23, 1937, d. June 21, 2013

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Gates-Alexander marriage record.
  2. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  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. [S10092] Travelers Rest Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Calhoun Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1936] Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, From the Lucy Elizabeth Gates obituary in the Aug 23, 1961 edition.
  8. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Victor Leroy "Roy" Sowards1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 13, 1913, d. May 6, 1989
     Victor Leroy "Roy" Sowards was buried at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 279-05-8050.5 He was born on July 13, 1913 at Hansford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,5,6 He married Helen Ada Alexander, daughter of Otto Homer Alexander and Sarah Ann Simmons, on September 12, 1933 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,7 Victor Leroy "Roy" Sowards and Helen Ada Alexander were divorced before 1966.3 Victor Leroy "Roy" Sowards died on May 6, 1989 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.3,5,6 He Victor L. "Roy" Sowards, 75, of Handley, died May 6, 1989, in General Division, CAMC, after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of the upper Kanawha Valley and was a former member and coordinator of Handley Town Council. He was a member of UMW and was retired from Central Appalachian Coal Co., Montgomery, with 27 years' service. He was a veteran of World War II Surviving: daughters, Judith Auito, Charlotte Williams and Carolyn Sasse, all of Florida, Sharon Nichols of Duck; sons, Wayne and Joseph, both of Montgomery, Richard of Sandyville, Roger of Florida, Gary of Alum Creek and Victor at home; stepdaughter, Kathy Grant of New Jersey; stepsons, Michael White and Robert White, both of New Jersey; sister, Louise Rozeki of Maryland; brother, Opie of Maryland; several grandchildren and great-granchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with the Rev. Wallace York officiating. Burial will be in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. on May 7, 1989.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 17, District 20-16A, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Coal miner8

Family

Helen Ada Alexander b. February 8, 1913, d. December 10, 2001
Marriage*Victor Leroy "Roy" Sowards married Helen Ada Alexander, daughter of Otto Homer Alexander and Sarah Ann Simmons, on September 12, 1933 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,7 
Divorce* Victor Leroy "Roy" Sowards and Helen Ada Alexander were divorced before 1966.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Helen Ada Sowards obituary in the Dec 11, 2001 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Joseph Otto Sowards obituary in the Mar 21, 2001 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Victor L. Sowards obituary in the May 7, 1989 edition.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S2059] Upton/Brantley Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/14807889/person/172243945?ssrc=
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Roy Wayne Sowards obituary in the Mar 16, 2015 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Sowards-Thompson marriage record.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Sowards-Nicholas marriage record.

Joseph Otto "Joe" Sowards1,2,3,4

M, b. October 24, 1937, d. March 19, 2001
FatherVictor Leroy "Roy" Sowards1,3,5,6,4,7,8 b. July 13, 1913, d. May 6, 1989
MotherHelen Ada Alexander1,3,6,4,7,8 b. February 8, 1913, d. December 10, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 236-58-5096.9 Joseph Otto "Joe" Sowards was born on October 24, 1937 at Holly Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.9,10,3,4,7 He married Alta Sue Hall on January 28, 1965 at Hugheston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Joseph Otto "Joe" Sowards and Alta Sue Hall were divorced on May 2, 1975 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.10 Joseph Otto "Joe" Sowards died on March 19, 2001 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 63.9,10 He Joseph Otto Sowards, 63, of Montgomery died Mar. 19, 2001, in Montgomery General Hospital. He was born Oct. 24, 1937, at Holly Grove, Kanawha County, West Virginia, and was the son of Helen Ada Sowards and the late Victor Leroy Sowards. He was retired from the United States Navy. Surviving: sons, Joseph, Carl and Roger; daughters, Paula and Carlene; mother, Helen Ada Sowards; brothers, Wayne, Richard, Roger, Gary and Victor; sisters, Charlotte, Judy, Carolyn and Sharon; 14 grandchildren. Service will be 3 p.m. Friday, Mar. 23, at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with the Rev. Claude R. Miller officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home. on March 21, 2001.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 17, District 20-16A, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Family

Alta Sue Hall
Marriage*Joseph Otto "Joe" Sowards married Alta Sue Hall on January 28, 1965 at Hugheston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 
Divorce* Joseph Otto "Joe" Sowards and Alta Sue Hall were divorced on May 2, 1975 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.10 
Children
  • Joseph Sowards3
  • Carl Sowards3
  • Roger Sowards3
  • Paula Sowards3
  • Carlene Sowards3

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Helen Ada Sowards obituary in the Dec 11, 2001 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Sowards-Hall marriage record.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Joseph Otto Sowards obituary in the Mar 21, 2001 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Victor L. Sowards obituary in the May 7, 1989 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Roy Wayne Sowards obituary in the Mar 16, 2015 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2059] Upton/Brantley Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/14807889/person/172243945?ssrc=

Roy Wayne Sowards1,2,3

M, b. August 17, 1931, d. March 13, 2015
FatherVictor Leroy "Roy" Sowards1,4,6,5,2 b. July 13, 1913, d. May 6, 1989
MotherHelen Ada Alexander1,4,5,2 b. February 8, 1913, d. December 10, 2001
     Roy Wayne Sowards was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on August 17, 1931 at Holly Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,2,3 He married Dreama Yvonne Thompson on December 24, 1953 at Gauley Bridge, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,2 Roy Wayne Sowards died on March 13, 2015 at West Virginia at age 83.2 He Roy Wayne Sowards, 83, of Montgomery, died March 13, 2015. He was born August 17, 1931, at Holly Grove and was the son of the late Victor Leroy and Helen Alexander Sowards. He was also preceded in death by his children, Allen Sowards, Roy Wayne Sowards Jr., Connie Sue Sowards; and his brother, Joe Sowards. He was retired from AT&T and he was a U.S. Navy veteran. Wayne enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR and working crossword puzzels. Surviving are his wife, Dreama Thompson Sowards; daughter, Cathy Ballengee and her husband, Charles Kim of Parkersburg; grandchildren, Jill Buffington and her husband, Dale and Julie Hagan and her husband, Tim; great-grandchildren, Hali, Kaley and Fiona; brothers, Richard Sowards of Sandyville, Roger Sowards of Oak Hill, Fla., Gary Sowards of Alum Creek and Victor Sowards of Handley; sisters, Charlotte Williams of Jacksonville, Fla., Judith Aiuto of Montgomery, Carolyn Sasse of Jacksonville, Fla. and Sharon Nichols of Duck; and his loving poodles, Henry and Sassy. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery with Rev. Jeff Floyd officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park at London. on March 16, 2015.2

Family

Dreama Yvonne Thompson
Marriage*He married Dreama Yvonne Thompson on December 24, 1953 at Gauley Bridge, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Helen Ada Sowards obituary in the Dec 11, 2001 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Roy Wayne Sowards obituary in the Mar 16, 2015 edition.
  3. [S3780] Montgomery Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Joseph Otto Sowards obituary in the Mar 21, 2001 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Sowards-Thompson marriage record.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Victor L. Sowards obituary in the May 7, 1989 edition.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Allen Wayne Sowards obituary in the Jan 21, 2000 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roy Wayne Sowards. Jr. death record.

Roger Allen Sowards1,2,3,4

M, b. May 12, 1942, d. April 1, 2016
FatherVictor Leroy "Roy" Sowards1,5,7,6 b. July 13, 1913, d. May 6, 1989
MotherHelen Ada Alexander1,5,6 b. February 8, 1913, d. December 10, 2001
     Roger Allen Sowards was buried at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, 5525 US Highway 1, Mims, Brevard Co., Florida.2,4 He was born on May 12, 1942.2,4 He married Janet Iarien Fennell in August, 1963 at Flagler Co., Florida.3 Roger Allen Sowards and an unknown person were divorced on January 30, 1984 at Volusia Co., Florida.8 He married Carolyn Patricia Mills on July 13, 1988 at Broward Co., Florida.3 Roger Allen Sowards died on April 1, 2016 at Florida at age 73.2,4

Family 1

Janet Iarien Fennell
Marriage*He married Janet Iarien Fennell in August, 1963 at Flagler Co., Florida.3 

Family 2

Carolyn Patricia Mills
Marriage*Roger Allen Sowards married Carolyn Patricia Mills on July 13, 1988 at Broward Co., Florida.3 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Helen Ada Sowards obituary in the Dec 11, 2001 edition.
  2. [S9048] Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, Brevard Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Joseph Otto Sowards obituary in the Mar 21, 2001 edition.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Roy Wayne Sowards obituary in the Mar 16, 2015 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Victor L. Sowards obituary in the May 7, 1989 edition.
  8. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.