Virginia Rebecca "Beck" Ferguson1,2,3,4

F, b. May 31, 1918, d. July 5, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 233-52-7157.3 Virginia Rebecca "Beck" Ferguson was born on May 31, 1918 at Air Point, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 As of October 19, 1937,her married name was Wirt.2 She married Robert James Wirt Jr., son of Robert James Wirt and Mary Blanche Howell, on October 19, 1937 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 Virginia Rebecca "Beck" Ferguson died on July 5, 1999 at Virginia at age 81.3,4 She WIRT, Virginia F., ("Beck"), 81, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, July 5, 1999. She was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Robert J. Wirt and a son, Robert B. Wirt. Surviving are daughters and son-in-law, Mary W. Moore, Roanoke, Sharon W. and Mike Snyder, Edinburg; grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Wirt, Roanoke, Michael B. Snyder, Woodstock, Anthony B. Wirt, Roanoke, Danny Wirt, N.C., Robert B. "B.R." Wirt, Roanoke; a brother, Buddy Ferguson, Roanoke; sisters, Mary Lea Quesenberry, Sue Bishop, Jean Dillon, all of Roanoke; her pet cat, Muffin. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Roanoke E.M.S. or the American Heart Association. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke. on July 6, 1999.4

Family

Robert James Wirt Jr. b. February 2, 1913, d. February 9, 1970
Marriage*She married Robert James Wirt Jr., son of Robert James Wirt and Mary Blanche Howell, on October 19, 1937 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia F. Wirt obituary in the Jul 6, 1999 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert B. Wirt obituary in the Feb 10, 1990 edition.

Robert Blaine Wirt1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 15, 1938, d. February 8, 1990
FatherRobert James Wirt Jr.1,2,4 b. February 2, 1913, d. February 9, 1970
MotherVirginia Rebecca "Beck" Ferguson1,2,4,6 b. May 31, 1918, d. July 5, 1999
     Robert Blaine Wirt was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.6 His Social Security Number was 232-58-9210.4 He was born on August 15, 1938 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,4 He married Geraldine Wallace on January 18, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Robert Blaine Wirt died on February 8, 1990 at Virginia at age 51.4,5,6 He Robert B. Wirt, age 51, of 3672 Bond Street, S.W., died Thursday in a local hospital. He was an employee of Dominion Bank. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine W. Wirt; three sons, Anthony Wayne (Tony) Wirt, James Daniel (Danny) Wirt, and Robert Brian (B.R.) Wirt; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Wirt; mother, Virginia Rebecca Wirt; all of Roanoke; two sisters, Mary W. Moore, Roanoke; Sharon R. Snyder, Woodstock; and a nephew, Michael Blaine Snyder, Woodstock. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 12:30 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Branan Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Cave Spring Rescue Squad. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel. on February 10, 1990.6

Family

Geraldine Wallace
Marriage*He married Geraldine Wallace on January 18, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 
Children
  • Anthony Wayne "Tony" Wirt1,6
  • James Daniel "Danny" Wirt1,6
  • Robert Brian "B.R." Wirt1,6
  • Mary Elizabeth Wirt1,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia F. Wirt obituary in the Jul 6, 1999 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert B. Wirt obituary in the Feb 10, 1990 edition.

Larry Keith Hurst1,2

M, b. November 7, 1950, d. January 26, 2011
FatherChester Mateer Hurst1,2 b. July 31, 1928, d. February 4, 1989
MotherYvonne Legg1,2 b. June 26, 1931, d. August 21, 2012
     Larry Keith Hurst was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He married Linda Kessinger.2 Larry Keith Hurst was born on November 7, 1950 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,2 He died on January 26, 2011 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 60.3,2 He BLUEFIELD — Larry Keith Hurst, 60, of Rt. 1 Box 368-A, Bluefield, W.Va., passed away at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, W.Va. on Wednesday, January 26, 2011. Larry was born on November 07, 1950 in Bluefield, W.Va. to Yvonne Legg Hurst and the Late Chester "C.M." Hurst. Larry was a graduate of Montcalm High School in 1968 and served his country in the National Guard. He worked as an electrician for U.S. Steel in Gary, W.Va. and was a firefighter for the city of Bluefield, W.Va. He was also the owner and operator of Seminole Fire Suppression. In addition to his father, Larry was preceded in death by one son, Joshua Keith Hurst. Survivors include his wife, Linda Kessinger Hurst of the home; mother, Yvonne Legg Hurst of Bluefield, W.Va; one daughter, Amanda Maria Hurst of Beckley, W.Va; one sister, Lani Crane and husband Kevin of Bluefield, W.Va; nieces, Kellie Crane and Maranda Crane; special nephew and best buddy, Landon Crane. Funeral service will be held for Larry on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va. with the Reverend Stephen Rector officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, W.Va. where Scott Craft, Carlyle Parcell, Danny Gaither, Ted Kessinger Jr., Ernie Rickman and Raymond Fagg Jr. will serve as pallbearers. Friends and family may call at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va. on Saturday, January 29, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to Larry's service on Sunday. on January 29, 2011.2

Family

Linda Kessinger
Marriage*He married Linda Kessinger.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Yvonne Legg Hurst obituary in the Aug 22, 2012 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Larry Keith Hurst obituary in the Jan 29, 2011 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Joshua Keith Hurst1

M, b. January 27, 1983, d. April 19, 1983
FatherLarry Keith Hurst1 b. November 7, 1950, d. January 26, 2011
MotherLinda Kessinger1
     Joshua Keith Hurst was born on January 27, 1983. He died on April 19, 1983.

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Larry Keith Hurst obituary in the Jan 29, 2011 edition.