Billy Thomas Arnold1,2,3

M, b. October 21, 1930, d. December 14, 2023
FatherDavid Edwin Arnold1,4,3 b. April 4, 1905, d. August 17, 1993
MotherFlora Ellen McGhee1,4,5,3 b. June 15, 1909, d. July 11, 2002
     Billy Thomas Arnold was born on October 21, 1930 at Radford, Virginia.1,2,3 He married Eulala Ellen Martin on July 26, 1952 at Radford, Virginia.1,6,3 Billy Thomas Arnold died on December 14, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.3 He Billy Thomas Arnold, October 21, 1930 - December 14, 2023. Billy (Bill) Thomas Arnold, 93 years old of Salem, Virginia, died on December 14, 2023, in Roanoke, Virginia. Born in Radford, Virginia, on October 21, 1930, to the late David E. and Flora M. Arnold, he is also preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Eulalia Ellen Martin Arnold. Bill and Ellen loved the Roanoke Valley and its railroading history and were founding members of the O. Winston Link Museum and supportive of many other organizations such as the History Museum of Southwest Virginia, Taubman Museum of Art, Center in the Square and many nonprofits that improved the lives of community residents. Bill and Ellen were the proud parents of Delores Gordon (Jerry) of Winchester and Lynne Yates (Joe) of Hollins and grandparents to Rev. Rachel Gordon Plemmons (Joseph) of Front Royal. on December 24, 2023.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 7, District 117-1, Radford, Virginia4
1950Dwelling 61, District 118-4, Radford, Virginia5

Occupation

1950Food store clerk5

Family

Eulala Ellen Martin b. August 22, 1930, d. August 7, 2019
Marriage*Billy Thomas Arnold married Eulala Ellen Martin on July 26, 1952 at Radford, Virginia.1,6,3 
Children
  • Delores Anne Arnold6,1,3
  • Lynne Ellen Arnold6,1,3

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billy Thomas Arnold obituary in the Dec 24, 2023 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Ellen Martin Arnold obituary.

Eulala Ellen Martin1,2,3

F, b. August 22, 1930, d. August 7, 2019
     Eulala Ellen Martin Ellen Arnold died at home on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. She was born in Carroll County, Va. in 1930, the daughter of Everette L. Martin and Goldie Q. Martin. She was the loving wife of Bill Arnold for 67 years and the proud mother of Delores Gordon (Jerry) of Winchester, Lynne Yates (Joe) of Salem and the doting Grandma of Rev. Rachel Gordon Plemmons (Joseph) of Emporia. Among her many volunteer endeavors, she was most proud of the organization of the archives of the O. Winston Link Museum and her contributions to its exhibits, books and calendars. She was predeceased by two brothers, Mahlon Martin and Linville Martin. She is also survived by her dear sister, June Semones of Williamsburg, Virginia and six nieces and nephews.2 She was born on August 22, 1930 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1 As of July 26, 1952,her married name was Arnold.4 She married Billy Thomas Arnold, son of David Edwin Arnold and Flora Ellen McGhee, on July 26, 1952 at Radford, Virginia.4,2,3 Eulala Ellen Martin died on August 7, 2019 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.2

Family

Billy Thomas Arnold b. October 21, 1930, d. December 14, 2023
Marriage*She married Billy Thomas Arnold, son of David Edwin Arnold and Flora Ellen McGhee, on July 26, 1952 at Radford, Virginia.4,2,3 
Children
  • Delores Anne Arnold2,4,3
  • Lynne Ellen Arnold2,4,3

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Ellen Martin Arnold obituary.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billy Thomas Arnold obituary in the Dec 24, 2023 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Kenneth Ronald Ridpath Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. September 10, 1960, d. June 16, 1993
FatherKenneth Ronald Ridpath Sr.1
MotherJo Anne Elizabeth Arnold1 b. May 21, 1939, d. September 18, 1976
     Kenneth Ronald Ridpath Jr. was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2 His Social Security Number was 227-64-2799.5 He was born on September 10, 1960 at Radford, Virginia.1,3,4 He died on June 16, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 32.1,4,5

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Roy Dudley Thompson1

M, b. March 3, 1907, d. March 29, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 228-09-9181.2 Roy Dudley Thompson was born on March 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 He married Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills on September 9, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.1,3 Roy Dudley Thompson died on March 29, 1995 at Virginia at age 88.2

Family

Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills b. September 15, 1893, d. February 3, 1985
Marriage*He married Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills on September 9, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Rose Mary Arnold1,2

F, b. March 13, 1930
FatherIra Franklin Arnold1 b. October 6, 1907, d. February 21, 1980
MotherMamie Elizabeth McGhee3,1,4 b. November 14, 1911, d. January 27, 1985
     Her married name was Krasawski.3 Rose Mary Arnold married Unknown Krasawski.3 Rose Mary Arnold was born on March 13, 1930 at Greenup Co., Kentucky.1 As of before April, 1950,her married name was Katosh.4 She married Peter Anthony Katosh Jr. before April, 1950.4 As of December 27, 1952,her married name was Matusek.2 Rose Mary Arnold married Ben Matusek on December 27, 1952 at Cook Co., Illinois.2 Rose Mary Arnold married Peter Anthony Katosh Jr. on November 7, 1959 at Cook Co., Illinois.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 280, District 103-1210, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois4

Family 1

Unknown Krasawski
Marriage*Rose Mary Arnold married Unknown Krasawski.3 

Family 2

Peter Anthony Katosh Jr. b. July 12, 1920, d. November 30, 1991
Marriage*Rose Mary Arnold married Peter Anthony Katosh Jr. before April, 1950.4 
Marriage Rose Mary Arnold married Peter Anthony Katosh Jr. on November 7, 1959 at Cook Co., Illinois.2 

Family 3

Ben Matusek
Marriage*Rose Mary Arnold married Ben Matusek on December 27, 1952 at Cook Co., Illinois.2 

Citations

  1. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  2. [S1897] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960.
  3. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Mamie E. Lasheff obituary in the Jan 28, 1985 edition.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Benjamin Franklin Ward Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. April 20, 1936, d. December 17, 2001
FatherBenjamin Franklin Ward Sr.9,2,10,6 b. March 13, 1912, d. April 1, 1998
MotherNina Louise McGhee9,2,10,6 b. May 13, 1914, d. July 28, 1989
     Benjamin Franklin Ward Jr. was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 229-38-0673.11 He was born on April 20, 1936 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2,4,11,7,8 He married Mora Lynn Cyphers on March 17, 1956 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2 Benjamin Franklin Ward Jr. married Patricia Ann Vest on June 8, 1964 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.8 Benjamin Franklin Ward Jr. married Hazel Marilyn Daniel on September 25, 1976 at Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina.12,3 Benjamin Franklin Ward Jr. died on December 17, 2001 at Leland, Brunswick Co., North Carolina, at age 65.1,11,7 He WARD, Benjamin Franklin Jr., 65, of Leland, North Carolina, formerly of Pulaski, died Monday, December 17, 2001. Graveside funeral services at Oakwood Cemetery. on December 20, 2001.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 23, District 78-11, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 126, District 78-24, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia10

Family 1

Mora Lynn Cyphers
Marriage*Benjamin Franklin Ward Jr. married Mora Lynn Cyphers on March 17, 1956 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2 
Children
  • Benjamin F. Ward12
  • Sandra Carolyn Ward2

Family 2

Patricia Ann Vest
Marriage*Benjamin Franklin Ward Jr. married Patricia Ann Vest on June 8, 1964 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.8 

Family 3

Hazel Marilyn Daniel b. January 9, 1935, d. March 25, 1993
Marriage*Benjamin Franklin Ward Jr. married Hazel Marilyn Daniel on September 25, 1976 at Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina.12,3 

Citations

  1. [S5722] Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Benjamin Franklin Ward, Jr. obituary in the Dec 20, 2001 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  8. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3680] Southwest Times, The, From the Hazel Marilyn Ward obituary in the Mar 26, 1993 edition.

Hazel Marilyn Daniel1,2

F, b. January 9, 1935, d. March 25, 1993
     Her Social Security Number was 244-46-3993.2 Hazel Marilyn Daniel was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,3 She was born on January 9, 1935 at Union Point, Whitfield Co., Georgia.1,3,2 As of September 25, 1976,her married name was Ward.1,4 She married Benjamin Franklin Ward Jr., son of Benjamin Franklin Ward Sr. and Nina Louise McGhee, on September 25, 1976 at Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina.1,4 Hazel Marilyn Daniel died on March 25, 1993 at Florence, Florence Co., South Carolina, at age 58.1,3 She Hazel Marilyn Ward, 58, of 1508 Anita Circle, Florence, S.C., died Thursday at her home. Born Jan. 9, 1935 in Union Point, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Hulmes M. Daniel and Sarah Cone Daniel. Surviving are her husband, Benjamin F. Ward Jr. of Florence, S.C; two sons, Joseph Tommie Ray of Leland, N.C. and Benjamin F. Ward in of Castle Hayne, N.C.: four daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Serfoff, Mrs. Franda Donese Ray and Mrs. Theresa L. Perdue, all of Wilmington, N.C., and Mrs. Steve (Pamela) Soga of Rocky Point, N.C; six sisters, Annette Kinney, Judy Kelly and Marsha Sparks, all of Archdale, N.C., Faye Halsey of Thomasville, N.C., Amanda Short of Powder Spring, Ga. and Florrie Kearns of High Point, N.C; three brothers, Louis Daniel of Oak Ridge, N.C., Walter Daniel and H. M. Daniel, both of High Point, N.C; and seven grandchildren. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. on March 26, 1993.1

Family

Benjamin Franklin Ward Jr. b. April 20, 1936, d. December 17, 2001
Marriage*She married Benjamin Franklin Ward Jr., son of Benjamin Franklin Ward Sr. and Nina Louise McGhee, on September 25, 1976 at Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S3680] Southwest Times, The, From the Hazel Marilyn Ward obituary in the Mar 26, 1993 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5722] Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.

Shirley Ann Ward1,2

F, b. May 19, 1940, d. October 17, 1990
FatherBenjamin Franklin Ward Sr.1,3 b. March 13, 1912, d. April 1, 1998
MotherNina Louise McGhee1,3 b. May 13, 1914, d. July 28, 1989
     Shirley Ann Ward was buried at South Park Cemetery, 1310 North Main Street, Pearland, Brazoria Co., Texas.4 She was born on May 19, 1940 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.4,2 As of May 19, 1954,her married name was Sirt.1 She married George Edward Sirt on May 19, 1954 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.1 Shirley Ann Ward died on October 17, 1990 at Harris Co., Texas, at age 50.4,5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 126, District 78-24, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia3

Family

George Edward Sirt
Marriage*Shirley Ann Ward married George Edward Sirt on May 19, 1954 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.1 

Citations

  1. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9018] South Park Cemetery, Brazoria Co., TX, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.

Ralph Junior Quesenberry1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 10, 1934, d. October 6, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 223-38-7518.6 Ralph Junior Quesenberry was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on June 10, 1934 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,6,3,5 He married Evelyn Louise Ward, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Ward Sr. and Nina Louise McGhee, on September 7, 1952 at York Co., South Carolina.1 Ralph Junior Quesenberry and Evelyn Louise Ward were divorced on February 25, 1958 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 Ralph Junior Quesenberry died on October 6, 1980 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 46.3,5

Family

Evelyn Louise Ward
Marriage*He married Evelyn Louise Ward, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Ward Sr. and Nina Louise McGhee, on September 7, 1952 at York Co., South Carolina.1 
Divorce* Ralph Junior Quesenberry and Evelyn Louise Ward were divorced on February 25, 1958 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Richard Pierce1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 13, 1924, d. October 31, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 415-44-0613.6 James Richard Pierce was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on September 13, 1924 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.2,3,4,6,5 He married Evelyn Louise Ward, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Ward Sr. and Nina Louise McGhee, on July 1, 1967 at Blacksburg, Virginia.1 James Richard Pierce died on October 31, 1982 at Arlington Co., Virginia, at age 58.3,4,5

Family

Evelyn Louise Ward
Marriage*He married Evelyn Louise Ward, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Ward Sr. and Nina Louise McGhee, on July 1, 1967 at Blacksburg, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5722] Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ruth Virginia Carr1,2,3,4

F, b. October 22, 1920, d. April 21, 2006
     Her Social Security Number was 234-20-4840.5 Ruth Virginia Carr was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,4 Her married name was McGhee.1 She married James Morgan "Buddy" McGhee, son of Morgan Lee McGhee and Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills.1,2,4 Ruth Virginia Carr was born on October 22, 1920 at Littlesburg, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,3,4 She died on April 21, 2006 at Radford, Virginia, at age 85.2,1,5,4 She Ruth Carr McGhee, 85, of Radford, passed away Friday, April 21, 2006. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and retired from Kroger. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Morgan "Buddy" McGhee. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Marshall Wirt of Radford; a son, James R. McGhee of Singer Island, Fla; a granddaughter, Sherry Wirt of Bethpage, Tenn; a sister, Grace Summers of Princeton, W.Va; two nieces, Rita Doyle of Princeton, W.Va. and Donna Ellwanger of Niles, Illinois; and two nephews, Gordon R. Summers of Arlington and Danny Carr, Gainesville, Fla. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. on April 22, 2006.2

Family

James Morgan "Buddy" McGhee b. April 21, 1921, d. July 12, 1985
Marriage*She married James Morgan "Buddy" McGhee, son of Morgan Lee McGhee and Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills.1,2,4 
Child
  • Janet Gale McGhee6,2

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Carr McGhee obituary in the Apr 22, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.