Ray Lowell1

M, b. circa 1885
     Ray Lowell married Leah Myrtle Thurman, daughter of John Tazwell Thurman and Lenora Davis Strickler.1 Ray Lowell was born circa 1885 at Kansas.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 220, District 59, Ward 6, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas1

Occupation

1920Teamster1

Family

Leah Myrtle Thurman b. January, 1889
Marriage*Ray Lowell married Leah Myrtle Thurman, daughter of John Tazwell Thurman and Lenora Davis Strickler.1 
Child
  • Lila Lowell1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Teresa Ann Mans1

F, b. December 24, 1902, d. April 2, 1996
     Her Social Security Number was 510-48-2032.2 Teresa Ann Mans was buried at Resurrection Cemetery and Mausoleum, 1640 N. Maize Road, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas.1 She was born on December 24, 1902 at Sedgwick Co., Kansas.2,1 As of circa 1922,her married name was Thurman.3 She married John Helum "Jack" Thurman, son of John Tazwell Thurman and Lenora Davis Strickler, circa 1922.3,1,4 Teresa Ann Mans died on April 2, 1996 at Kansas at age 93.2,5 She Thurman, Teresa, 93, homemaker, died Tuesday, April 2, 1996. Service 10 a.m. Friday, St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors: sons, Don of Durant, Okla., Jack of San Diego, Calif; 12 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Shiela's Home Health Care, 1323 N. 16th, Durant, Okla. 74701, and St. Joseph Church Altar Society, 145 S. Millwood, Wichita 67213. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary. on April 4, 1996.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1296, District 75, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas3
1940Dwelling 31, District 107-103, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas6

Family

John Helum "Jack" Thurman b. January 28, 1900, d. December 22, 1993
Marriage*Teresa Ann Mans married John Helum "Jack" Thurman, son of John Tazwell Thurman and Lenora Davis Strickler, circa 1922.3,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4371] Resurrection Cemetery and Mausoleum, Sedgwick Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4373] Durant Daily Democrat, From the Donald Eugene Thurman obituary in the Oct 31, 2003 edition.
  5. [S1835] Wichita Eagle, The, From the Teresa Thurman obituary in the Apr 4, 1996 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1835] Wichita Eagle, The, From the John Thurman obituary in the Dec 23, 1993 edition.

Jack William Thurman1,2,3

M, b. August 16, 1923, d. June 23, 2009
FatherJohn Helum "Jack" Thurman1,2,4 b. January 28, 1900, d. December 22, 1993
MotherTeresa Ann Mans1,2,4,5 b. December 24, 1902, d. April 2, 1996
     Jack William Thurman married Unknown Congrove.6 Jack William Thurman was born on August 16, 1923 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas.7,3 He married Trudy Unknown on July 22, 1967 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California.3 Jack William Thurman died on June 23, 2009 at San Diego Co., California, at age 85.7,3 He Jack W. Thurman, 85, of El Cajon, passed away on June 23, 2009. He was always ready to share a smile or a helping hand. Jack was born on August 16, 1923, in Wichita, Kansas, served in World War II on the Battleship Missouri, and then made San Diego his home, pursuing a variety of occupations as he raised his family. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Trudy, and children Rhonda, Dana, Mike, Rocky, Denise, Mark, and Sherry, as well as many subsequent generations, all of whom loved him dearly. Jack found joy in his family, square dancing, and key chain collecting, along with crafting and donating toys to children's hospitals and organizations with other members of the S.D. Fine Woodworkers Assn. He also served the club yearly at the S.D. County Fair, "Design in Wood" Exhibit, welcoming visitors and answering questions. Services will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Heartland Masonic Lodge at 695 Ballantyne Street, El Cajon. on July 5, 2009.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1296, District 75, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas1
1940Dwelling 31, District 107-103, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas2

Family 1

Unknown Congrove
Marriage*Jack William Thurman married Unknown Congrove.6 
Children
  • Rhonda Michele Thurman3
  • Dana Jay Thurman3
  • Rocky Deems Thurman3
  • Denise Louise Thurman3

Family 2

Trudy Unknown
Marriage*Jack William Thurman married Trudy Unknown on July 22, 1967 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California.3 
Children
  • Mike Thurman3
  • Mark Thurman3
  • Sherry Thurman3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1825] San Diego Union-Tribune, The, From the Jack W. Thurman obituary in the Jul 5, 2009 edition.
  4. [S1835] Wichita Eagle, The, From the John Thurman obituary in the Dec 23, 1993 edition.
  5. [S1835] Wichita Eagle, The, From the Teresa Thurman obituary in the Apr 4, 1996 edition.
  6. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Donald Eugene Thurman1,2

M, b. August 18, 1931, d. October 30, 2003
FatherJohn Helum "Jack" Thurman1,3 b. January 28, 1900, d. December 22, 1993
MotherTeresa Ann Mans1,3,4 b. December 24, 1902, d. April 2, 1996
     His Social Security Number was 509-26-3172.5 Donald Eugene Thurman was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Denison, Grayson Co., Texas.6 He was born on August 18, 1931 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas.5,2 He married Dolores Ann "Dee" Martin on May 30, 1952 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas.2 Donald Eugene Thurman died on October 30, 2003 at Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma, at age 72.5,2 He A service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Denison, Texas, for Donald Eugene Thurman, 72, Durant, who died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003, at his residence. Father John Dick will officiate. He was born Tuesday, Aug. 18, 1931, in Wichita, Kan., to John Helum and Tresa Ann Thurman. He married Dolores 'Dee' Ann Martin, May 30, 1952, in Wichita. He was employed at the Southwest Daily Times newspaper in Liberal, Kan. 33 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 20 years. He was a secretary and member of Elks Lodge for 23 years. He was on the school board for St. Anthony's Catholic School in Liberal two years. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Denison. He was in the U.S. Navy reserve eight years. He came to Durant in 1992 from Liberal, where he had been a lifelong resident. He was preceded in death by his parents, and son Richard Allen Thurman. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Denison, with pallbearers Hector Trevino, Christian Holloway, Kenneth William Holloway, Coy Simmons, Matthew Williams and Ed Strafford. Rosary will be 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Dalton-Holmes Funeral Home is handling arrangements. on October 31, 2003.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 31, District 107-103, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas1

Family

Dolores Ann "Dee" Martin
Marriage*Donald Eugene Thurman married Dolores Ann "Dee" Martin on May 30, 1952 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4373] Durant Daily Democrat, From the Donald Eugene Thurman obituary in the Oct 31, 2003 edition.
  3. [S1835] Wichita Eagle, The, From the John Thurman obituary in the Dec 23, 1993 edition.
  4. [S1835] Wichita Eagle, The, From the Teresa Thurman obituary in the Apr 4, 1996 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S4372] Calvary Cemetery, Grayson Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com

Richard Allen "Rick" Thurman1

M, b. June 25, 1954, d. April 1, 1998
FatherDonald Eugene Thurman1 b. August 18, 1931, d. October 30, 2003
MotherDolores Ann "Dee" Martin1
     His Social Security Number was 512-62-0981.2 Richard Allen "Rick" Thurman was born on June 25, 1954 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas.2 He died on April 1, 1998 at Pueblo, Pueblo Co., Colorado, at age 43.2

Citations

  1. [S4373] Durant Daily Democrat, From the Donald Eugene Thurman obituary in the Oct 31, 2003 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Earl Adolph Fawbush Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. August 6, 1922, d. September 5, 2009
FatherEarl Adolph Fawbush Sr.1,5,2 b. circa 1900, d. December 2, 1964
MotherHerthel K. Thurman1,5,2 b. March 15, 1903, d. August 30, 1989
     Earl Adolph Fawbush Jr. was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery (also known as Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery), 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Prince George's Co., Maryland.3 He married Virginia Mary Logsdon.3,4 Earl Adolph Fawbush Jr. was born on August 6, 1922 at Kansas.1,3,6 He died on September 5, 2009 at Maryland at age 87.3,6,4 He EARL A. FAWBUSH JR. (Age 87) On Saturday, September 5, 2009 of Lanham, MD. He is survived by his son, Robert J. (Louise) Fawbush. His wife, Virginia Logsdon Fawbush preceded him in death in 1996. Family will receive friends Tuesday, September 8, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m. at GASCH''S FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781. Funeral services with, Military Honors will be Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD. on September 6, 2009.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 66, District 30, Peabody, Marion Co., Kansas1
1940Dwelling 178, District 107-69A, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas5

Family

Virginia Mary Logsdon b. January 19, 1925, d. December 31, 1996
Marriage*Earl Adolph Fawbush Jr. married Virginia Mary Logsdon.3,4 
Child
  • Robert J. Fawbush4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S620] Washington Post, The, From the Earl A. Fawbush Sr. obituary in the Dec 3, 1964 edition.
  3. [S4144] Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, Prince George's Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S620] Washington Post, The, From the Earl A. Fawbush Jr. obituary in the Sep 6, 2009 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Virginia Mary Logsdon1,2

F, b. January 19, 1925, d. December 31, 1996
     Virginia Mary Logsdon was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery (also known as Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery), 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Prince George's Co., Maryland.1 Her married name was Fawbush.1 She married Earl Adolph Fawbush Jr., son of Earl Adolph Fawbush Sr. and Herthel K. Thurman.1,2 Virginia Mary Logsdon was born on January 19, 1925 at Maryland.1 She died on December 31, 1996 at Maryland at age 71.1

Family

Earl Adolph Fawbush Jr. b. August 6, 1922, d. September 5, 2009
Marriage*She married Earl Adolph Fawbush Jr., son of Earl Adolph Fawbush Sr. and Herthel K. Thurman.1,2 
Child
  • Robert J. Fawbush2

Citations

  1. [S4144] Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, Prince George's Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S620] Washington Post, The, From the Earl A. Fawbush Jr. obituary in the Sep 6, 2009 edition.

Laura Gertrude Wood1,2,3,4

F, b. September 5, 1894, d. September 17, 1987
     Laura Gertrude Wood was buried at Harvestwood Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 681 and Rt. 682, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on September 5, 1894 at Virginia.1,3 As of circa 1915,her married name was Vest.2 She married Allen David Vest, son of Abraham Lincoln Vest and Emma Ellen Thurman, circa 1915.2,3,4 Laura Gertrude Wood died on September 17, 1987 at age 93.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 28, District 98, Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 40, District 10, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 88, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Allen David Vest b. July 21, 1888, d. December 4, 1944
Marriage*Laura Gertrude Wood married Allen David Vest, son of Abraham Lincoln Vest and Emma Ellen Thurman, circa 1915.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4374] Harvestwood Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Allen David Vest, Jr. obituary in the Mar 6, 2001 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bernice Wood Vest obituary in the Jun 26, 1997 edition.

Allen David Vest Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 12, 1925, d. March 4, 2001
FatherAllen David Vest1,6,2,3 b. July 21, 1888, d. December 4, 1944
MotherLaura Gertrude Wood1,6,2,3 b. September 5, 1894, d. September 17, 1987
     Allen David Vest Jr. was buried at Harvestwood Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 681 and Rt. 682, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on July 12, 1925 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,5 He married Susie Belle Albert on September 4, 1948 at Blacksburg, Virginia.3,4,5 Allen David Vest Jr. died on March 4, 2001 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.2,3 He VEST, Allen David Jr., 75, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2001 at his home. He was an elder in The Presbyterian Church of Floyd. He was a member of Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854, The American Legion, DAV of Christiansburg, and was a volunteer at the American Red Cross Bloodmobile in Floyd. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a double Purple Heart recipient of the Battle of the Bulge-Belgium. He was retired owner of Floyd Automotive Supply. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen David Vest , Sr. and Gertrude Wood Vest and a brother and sister-in-law, Bernice W. and Virginia J. Vest. Surviving are his wife, Susie Belle Albert Vest of Floyd; daughter, Dr. Yvonne Vest Thayer of Richmond; son and daughter-in-law, Allen David, III and Ellen M. Vest of Floyd; granddaughter, Marcee Caryn Vest of Floyd; stepgrandchildren, Lisa Sanderson of Richmond, Amanda Robertson of Raleigh, N.C., Julie Leshko of Richmond; stepgreat-grandchildren, Michael Robertson of Raleigh, N.C., Gabby Sanderson of Richmond, Thayer Leshko of Richmond. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at The Presbyterian Church of Floyd with the Rev. Mr. Michael Helms officiating. Burial will follow in Harvestwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Maberry Funeral Home after noon Tuesday where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Presbyterian Church of Floyd, 169 Newtown Road, N.E., Floyd, Va. 24091. on March 6, 2001.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 40, District 10, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 88, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Susie Belle Albert b. August 25, 1926, d. September 12, 2018
Marriage*Allen David Vest Jr. married Susie Belle Albert on September 4, 1948 at Blacksburg, Virginia.3,4,5 
Children
  • Dr. Carolyn Yvonne Vest3,4,5
  • Allen David Vest III3,4,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4374] Harvestwood Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Allen David Vest, Jr. obituary in the Mar 6, 2001 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Susie Belle Albert Vest obituary in the Sep 13, 2018 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Susie Belle Albert1,2,3

F, b. August 25, 1926, d. September 12, 2018
     Susie Belle Albert was buried at Harvestwood Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 681 and Rt. 682, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on August 25, 1926 at McCoy, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 As of September 4, 1948,her married name was Vest.3 She married Allen David Vest Jr., son of Allen David Vest and Laura Gertrude Wood, on September 4, 1948 at Blacksburg, Virginia.1,2,3 Susie Belle Albert died on September 12, 2018 at Virginia at age 92.2 She Susie Belle Albert Vest, 92, of Floyd, Va., passed away on September 12, 2018. Originally from McCoy, Va., Susie Belle came to Floyd in 1948 when she married Floyd native, David Vest. Together they founded Floyd Automotive Supply, which they operated from 1961 until 1988. Susie Belle was preceded in death by her husband, Allen David Vest, Jr; son-in-law, Fred Thayer; parents, Van Hope and Harmon Albert; and four siblings and their spouses, Curtis and Nola Albert; Wayne and Frances Albert and their son, Stephen Albert; Francis, Martha and Zana Albert; John Pauley, and Nedra Croy; brother-in-law and wife, B.W. and Virginia Vest and their son, Joey Vest. She is survived by her daughter, Yvonne Vest Thayer of Christiansburg, Va; son, Allen David Vest III and daughter-in-law, Ellen Vest of Floyd, Va; granddaughter, Dr. Marcee Vest Berry and her husband, Garrett Berry of Richmond, Va; great-granddaughter, Ollie Belle Berry of Richmond; sister, Mary Nell Pauley of McCoy and brother-in-law, Don Croy of Blacksburg, Va; seven nieces and nephews and their spouses, including Peggy Ann Vest Mentel of Roanoke, Va. The family would like to thank the staff at Skyline Nursing and Rehab Center for their care of Susie Belle over the four last years. They also acknowledge the important services of the Good Samaritan Hospice staff that supported her family. Burial at the family grounds in Harvestwood Cemetery. on September 13, 2018.2

Family

Allen David Vest Jr. b. July 12, 1925, d. March 4, 2001
Marriage*She married Allen David Vest Jr., son of Allen David Vest and Laura Gertrude Wood, on September 4, 1948 at Blacksburg, Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Dr. Carolyn Yvonne Vest1,2,3
  • Allen David Vest III1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Allen David Vest, Jr. obituary in the Mar 6, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Susie Belle Albert Vest obituary in the Sep 13, 2018 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Fred Duane Thayer1,2

M, b. March 23, 1938, d. December 6, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 340-32-9695.3 Fred Duane Thayer married Dr. Carolyn Yvonne Vest, daughter of Allen David Vest Jr. and Susie Belle Albert.1 Fred Duane Thayer was born on March 23, 1938 at Indiana.2,3 He died on December 6, 1991 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 53.2,3

Family

Dr. Carolyn Yvonne Vest
Marriage*He married Dr. Carolyn Yvonne Vest, daughter of Allen David Vest Jr. and Susie Belle Albert.1 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Susie Belle Albert Vest obituary in the Sep 13, 2018 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mary Frances "Molly" Wall1,2

F, b. June 14, 1860, d. March 17, 1937
     Mary Frances "Molly" Wall was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan Co., Texas.2 She was born on June 14, 1860 at Virginia.3,2 As of December 21, 1887,her married name was Thurman.1 She married Peter L. Thurman, son of David Saunder Thurman and Ann Amelia Livesay, on December 21, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Mary Frances "Molly" Wall died on March 17, 1937 at Waco, McLennan Co., Texas, at age 76.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 118, District 105, Grand View, Morris Co., Kansas3
1910Dwelling 93, District 230, Ward 3, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma4
1920Dwelling 43, District 237, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma5
1930Dwelling 47, District 142, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma6

Family

Peter L. Thurman b. circa March, 1860
Marriage*Mary Frances "Molly" Wall married Peter L. Thurman, son of David Saunder Thurman and Ann Amelia Livesay, on December 21, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, From the Mary Frances Thurman death certificate.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.