Marie Summerville Railey1,2,3

F, b. January 8, 1922, d. May 15, 2002
FatherSamuel Harrison Railey1 b. June 25, 1897, d. September 21, 1963
MotherByrdie Marie "Birdie" Norman1 b. August 8, 1904, d. May 3, 1924
     Marie Summerville Railey was buried at Northlawn Memory Gardens, Westerville, Franklin Co., Ohio.4 Her married name was Davis.5 She married Wilbur Woodrow "Red" Davis.5,4 Marie Summerville Railey was born on January 8, 1922 at Etowah Co., Alabama.1,3 She died on May 15, 2002 at Gahanna, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 80.3,4 She Marie S. Davis, age 80 (said she was born January 8, 1963) of Gahanna, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at Traditions at Stygler. Preceded in death by husband Wilbur W. "Red" Davis and son Robert W. Davis. Survived by daughters, Barbara (Steve) Collins, Kathy (Richard) Cunningham, and Dianne (Graham) Lowery; son, David (Vivian) Davis; daughter-in-law, Barbara Davis; twelve grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and sister, Jimmy Lou (Coy) Huffstuttler of Pinsen, Ala. Friends may visit 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Friday at Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna, OH, where funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2002. Pastor Curtis Holstrom, grandson, officiating. Interment at Northlawn Memory Gardens. on May 17, 2002.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 42, District 47, Alabama, Etowah Co., Alabama1
1940Dwelling 32, District 93-204, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio5

Family

Wilbur Woodrow "Red" Davis b. October 31, 1912, d. June 22, 1975
Marriage*Marie Summerville Railey married Wilbur Woodrow "Red" Davis.5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4169] Raley (Railey) Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60979108/person/46066573242
  3. [S2833] Ohio Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1681000
  4. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Marie S. Davis obituary in the May 17, 2002 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Robert Wayne Davis obituary in the Jan 22, 2000 edition.

Clarence Marion Franklin1,2

M, b. November 14, 1907, d. January 5, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 416-14-2804.3 Clarence Marion Franklin married Laura Elizabeth Railey, daughter of Samuel Harrison Railey and Byrdie Marie "Birdie" Norman.1,2 Clarence Marion Franklin was born on November 14, 1907 at Alabama.1,3 He died on January 5, 1982 at Boaz, Marshall Co., Alabama, at age 74.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 134, District 28-37, Aurora, Etowah Co., Alabama1

Family

Laura Elizabeth Railey b. March 18, 1919, d. June 29, 1993
Marriage*Clarence Marion Franklin married Laura Elizabeth Railey, daughter of Samuel Harrison Railey and Byrdie Marie "Birdie" Norman.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4170] Memory Hill Cemetery, Marshall Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S4169] Raley (Railey) Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60979108/person/46066573242
  5. [S4171] Gadsden Times, The, From the Muriel D. Goss obituary in the May 3, 2012 edition.
  6. [S4171] Gadsden Times, The, From the Ella Virginia Ellis obituary in the Sep 28, 2012 edition.

Charles Clarence Franklin1,2,3

M, b. January 21, 1935, d. October 14, 1974
FatherClarence Marion Franklin1,3,4,5 b. November 14, 1907, d. January 5, 1982
MotherLaura Elizabeth Railey1,4,5 b. March 18, 1919, d. June 29, 1993
     Charles Clarence Franklin was buried at Memory Hill Cemetery, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.3 He married Meskel J. Unknown.3 Charles Clarence Franklin was born on January 21, 1935 at Altoona, Etowah Co., Alabama.6,3 He died on October 14, 1974 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama, at age 39.6,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 134, District 28-37, Aurora, Etowah Co., Alabama1

Family

Meskel J. Unknown
Marriage*Charles Clarence Franklin married Meskel J. Unknown.3 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4169] Raley (Railey) Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60979108/person/46066573242
  3. [S4170] Memory Hill Cemetery, Marshall Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S4171] Gadsden Times, The, From the Muriel D. Goss obituary in the May 3, 2012 edition.
  5. [S4171] Gadsden Times, The, From the Ella Virginia Ellis obituary in the Sep 28, 2012 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Muriel D. Franklin1,2

F, b. August 6, 1937, d. May 1, 2012
FatherClarence Marion Franklin1,2,3 b. November 14, 1907, d. January 5, 1982
MotherLaura Elizabeth Railey1,2,3 b. March 18, 1919, d. June 29, 1993
     Muriel D. Franklin was buried at Faith F.C.M. Church Cemetery, Walnut Grove, Etowah Co., Alabama.2 Her married name was Goss.4 She married Harold Dooley Goss.4,2 Muriel D. Franklin was born on August 6, 1937 at Alabama.1,5 She died on May 1, 2012 at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama, at age 74.5,2 She Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2012, at Morgan Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Muriel D. Goss, 74, of Altoona, who went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. The Revs. Blair Self and Eric Snead will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Faith FCM Church Cemetery. Morgan Funeral Chapel & Crematory directing. Mrs. Goss attended Faith FCM Church and Fairview FCM Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Goss; son, David Wayne Goss; brother, Charles Franklin; and her parents, Clarence M. and Laura Franklin. Survivors include: sons, Tommy (Myra) Goss, Randy Goss, Kenny (Tina) Goss, Bruce (Deborah) Goss; sisters, Ella, Judy, Becky and Nancy; brothers, Leon, Paul and Ronald; along with 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will accept flowers or donations may be made to Faith FCM church. Visitation will be at Morgan Funeral Chapel from 6 to 8 this evening. on May 3, 2012.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 134, District 28-37, Aurora, Etowah Co., Alabama1

Family

Harold Dooley Goss b. July 3, 1935, d. September 2, 1987
Marriage*Muriel D. Franklin married Harold Dooley Goss.4,2 
Children
  • David Wayne Goss2
  • Tommy Goss2
  • Randy Goss2
  • Kenny Goss2
  • Bruce Goss2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4171] Gadsden Times, The, From the Muriel D. Goss obituary in the May 3, 2012 edition.
  3. [S4171] Gadsden Times, The, From the Ella Virginia Ellis obituary in the Sep 28, 2012 edition.
  4. [S4169] Raley (Railey) Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60979108/person/46066573242
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Harold Dooley Goss1

M, b. July 3, 1935, d. September 2, 1987
     Harold Dooley Goss was buried at Faith F.C.M. Church Cemetery, Walnut Grove, Etowah Co., Alabama.2 He married Muriel D. Franklin, daughter of Clarence Marion Franklin and Laura Elizabeth Railey.1,3 Harold Dooley Goss was born on July 3, 1935 at Harrison, Boone Co., Arkansas.2 He died on September 2, 1987 at age 52.2

Family

Muriel D. Franklin b. August 6, 1937, d. May 1, 2012
Marriage*He married Muriel D. Franklin, daughter of Clarence Marion Franklin and Laura Elizabeth Railey.1,3 
Children
  • David Wayne Goss3
  • Tommy Goss3
  • Randy Goss3
  • Kenny Goss3
  • Bruce Goss3

Citations

  1. [S4169] Raley (Railey) Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60979108/person/46066573242
  2. [S4172] Faith F.C.M. Church Cemetery, Etowah Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S4171] Gadsden Times, The, From the Muriel D. Goss obituary in the May 3, 2012 edition.

Wilbur Woodrow "Red" Davis1,2,3

M, b. October 31, 1912, d. June 22, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 301-10-7871.4 Wilbur Woodrow "Red" Davis married Marie Summerville Railey, daughter of Samuel Harrison Railey and Byrdie Marie "Birdie" Norman.1,3 Wilbur Woodrow "Red" Davis was born on October 31, 1912 at Ohio.1,4 He died on June 22, 1975 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 62.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 32, District 93-204, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio1

Occupation

1940Bakery shipping clerk1

Family

Marie Summerville Railey b. January 8, 1922, d. May 15, 2002
Marriage*Wilbur Woodrow "Red" Davis married Marie Summerville Railey, daughter of Samuel Harrison Railey and Byrdie Marie "Birdie" Norman.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4169] Raley (Railey) Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60979108/person/46066573242
  3. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Marie S. Davis obituary in the May 17, 2002 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2833] Ohio Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1681000
  6. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Robert Wayne Davis obituary in the Jan 22, 2000 edition.

Robert Wayne Davis1,2,3

M, b. April 21, 1940, d. January 19, 2000
FatherWilbur Woodrow "Red" Davis1,4,3 b. October 31, 1912, d. June 22, 1975
MotherMarie Summerville Railey1,4 b. January 8, 1922, d. May 15, 2002
     His Social Security Number was 285-34-5364.5 Robert Wayne Davis was buried at Mifflin Township Cemetery, 218 Agler Road, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.3 He married Barbara Unknown.4,3 Robert Wayne Davis was born on April 21, 1940 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio; The SSDI has a birth date of Apr 22, 1940.2,5 He died on January 19, 2000 at Westerville, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 59.2,5,3 He Robert Wayne Davis, age 59, of Gahanna, on Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at St. Ann's Hospital. Owner and Operator of Bob Davis Excavating. Preceded in death by father Wilbur W. Davis. Survived by wife, Barbara A. Davis; children, Curt (Susan) Hallstrom, Tommy (Rosie) Hamrick, Christopher (Vickie) Davis, Michael Davis, Bubbie (Lisa) Hamrick; mother, Marie S. Davis; sisters, Barbara (Steve) Collins, Dianne (Graham) Lowery, Kathy (Rick) Cunningham; brother, David (Vivian) Davis; grandchildren, Curtis, Kyle, Colin, Brittany, Matthew, Robert and Ryan. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 East Johnstown Road, (on Rt. 62, mile east of Hamilton Rd.), Gahanna, where service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2000. Bill Hopkins, Minister, Church of Christ, officiating. Interment Mifflin Township Cemetery. on January 22, 2000.3

Family

Barbara Unknown
Marriage*He married Barbara Unknown.4,3 
Children
  • Christopher Davis3
  • Michael Davis3

Citations

  1. [S4169] Raley (Railey) Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60979108/person/46066573242
  2. [S2833] Ohio Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1681000
  3. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Robert Wayne Davis obituary in the Jan 22, 2000 edition.
  4. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Marie S. Davis obituary in the May 17, 2002 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Marlin R. Garmon1

M, b. January 28, 1919, d. March 6, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 418-14-7081.1 Marlin R. Garmon was born on January 28, 1919 at Alabama.1 He married Frances Railey, daughter of Samuel Harrison Railey and Byrdie Marie "Birdie" Norman, in October, 1944 at Etowah Co., Alabama.2,3 Marlin R. Garmon died on March 6, 2001 at Alabama at age 82.1

Family

Frances Railey
Marriage*He married Frances Railey, daughter of Samuel Harrison Railey and Byrdie Marie "Birdie" Norman, in October, 1944 at Etowah Co., Alabama.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S4169] Raley (Railey) Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60979108/person/46066573242
  3. [S1572] Dodd, Jordan R., et. al. Alabama Center for Health Statistics, Alabama Marriage Collection, 1800-1969.

Cathy Garmon1

F, d. October 9, 2011
FatherMarlin R. Garmon1 b. January 28, 1919, d. March 6, 2001
MotherFrances Railey1
     Cathy Garmon died on October 9, 2011 at Alabama.1

Citations

  1. [S4169] Raley (Railey) Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60979108/person/46066573242

Ella Virginia Franklin1,2

F, b. April 17, 1943, d. September 26, 2012
FatherClarence Marion Franklin1,2 b. November 14, 1907, d. January 5, 1982
MotherLaura Elizabeth Railey1,2 b. March 18, 1919, d. June 29, 1993
     Ella Virginia Franklin was buried at Rainbow Memorial Park, Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.2 She was born on April 17, 1943.3 As of circa 1960,her married name was Ellis.2 She married Paul W. Ellis circa 1960.2 Ella Virginia Franklin died on September 26, 2012 at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama, at age 69.2,3 She Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Village Chapel for Ella Virginia Ellis, 69, of Gadsden, who died Sept. 26, 2012. The Rev. Eric Snead will officiate. Burial will take place at Rainbow Memorial Park. Village Chapel Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Ellis was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was devoted to her family. She was always there for others and was loved by all who knew her. Ella loved gardening, the outdoors and her cats. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Laura Franklin; brother, Charles Franklin; sister, Muriel Goss; and grandson, Tommy "Frog" Croft II. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Paul W. Ellis; daughters, Wendy (Gary) Goolsby, Lisa (Tommy) Croft; son, Steve (Lora) Ellis; grandchildren, Angel Croft, Libby Ellis, Jonathan Hannah, Steven Paul Argo, Bella Goolsby and Zoe Hannah; great-grandson, Shawn David Argo; brothers, John Paul (June) Franklin, Leon (Lois) Franklin and Ronald Franklin; sisters, Becky Oliver, Judy Snead and Nancy (Donald) Walker; special friends, Larry and Judy Moon. Pallbearers will be family. Special thanks to our Timberlane neighbors who showed our family kindness throughout the years. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 this evening at the funeral home. on September 28, 2012.2

Family

Paul W. Ellis b. circa 1943, d. March 7, 2014
Marriage*She married Paul W. Ellis circa 1960.2 
Children
  • Wendy Ellis2,4
  • Lisa Ellis2,4
  • Steve Ellis2,4

Citations

  1. [S4171] Gadsden Times, The, From the Muriel D. Goss obituary in the May 3, 2012 edition.
  2. [S4171] Gadsden Times, The, From the Ella Virginia Ellis obituary in the Sep 28, 2012 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S4171] Gadsden Times, The, From the Paul W. Ellis obituary in the Mar 9, 2014 edition.

Paul W. Ellis1,2

M, b. circa 1943, d. March 7, 2014
     Paul W. Ellis was buried at Rainbow Memorial Park, Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.2 He was born circa 1943.2 He married Ella Virginia Franklin, daughter of Clarence Marion Franklin and Laura Elizabeth Railey, circa 1960.1 Paul W. Ellis died on March 7, 2014 at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.2 He Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Village Chapel for Paul W. Ellis, 71, Gadsden, who passed on March 7, 2014. The Rev. Eric Snead will officiate. Burial will be at Rainbow Memorial Gardens. Village Chapel Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.Mr. Ellis was owner/operator of Lift & Machinery Company for more than 34 years. Paul proudly served and lived his life as a United States Marine. He was a loving father, grand-daddy and was loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Ella V. Ellis; grandson, Tommy Wayne "Frog" Croft; brother. Travis Morris; father. William Earl Ellis; mother and father-in-law, Laura and Clarence Franklin; brothers, Charles Franklin and Harold Goss; sisters, Muriel Goss and Diane Franklin.He is survived by his daughters, Wendy (Gary) Goolsby, Lisa (Tommy) Croft; son, Steve (Lora) Ellis; grandchildren, Angel Croft, Libby Ellis, Jonathan Hannah, Steven Paul Argo, Bella Goolsby and Zoe Hannah; great-grandson, Shawn David Argo; brothers, Leon (Lois), Paul (Junette) and Ronald Franklin; sisters, Judy (Jimmy) Dyar, Becky Oliver and Nancy (Donald) Walker; special friends, Larry (Judy) Moon.Pallbearers will be the Franklin family nephews.Special thanks to the sixth, seventh and CCU staff and nurses of Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Dr. Jarrod Warren and Timberland neighbors who showed our family kindness throughout the years. The family will receive friends this evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. on March 9, 2014.2

Family

Ella Virginia Franklin b. April 17, 1943, d. September 26, 2012
Marriage*He married Ella Virginia Franklin, daughter of Clarence Marion Franklin and Laura Elizabeth Railey, circa 1960.1 
Children
  • Wendy Ellis1,2
  • Lisa Ellis1,2
  • Steve Ellis1,2

Citations

  1. [S4171] Gadsden Times, The, From the Ella Virginia Ellis obituary in the Sep 28, 2012 edition.
  2. [S4171] Gadsden Times, The, From the Paul W. Ellis obituary in the Mar 9, 2014 edition.