Infant Hale1

M, b. August 25, 1956, d. August 25, 1956
FatherElwood James Hale1 b. November 21, 1916, d. September 16, 1982
MotherMarie Hall Simmons1 b. February 19, 1919, d. March 11, 2005
     Infant Hale died on August 25, 1956 at Arlington, Virginia.1 He was born on August 25, 1956 at Arlington, Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Stanley Kenneth Johnson1,2,3,4

M, b. April 29, 1918, d. December 7, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 577-05-5058.5 Stanley Kenneth Johnson was buried at Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Highway, Manassas, Virginia.4 He was born on April 29, 1918 at Washington, D.C..1,3,4,5,6 He married Mildred Ruth Simmons, daughter of Sidney Raymond Simmons and Ocie Lee Hall, on July 12, 1941 at Falmouth, Stafford Co., Virginia.1 Stanley Kenneth Johnson and Mildred Ruth Simmons were divorced in 1943 at Volusia Co., Florida.2 Stanley Kenneth Johnson died on December 7, 1980 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 62.4,6

Family

Mildred Ruth Simmons b. December 12, 1922, d. November 22, 2000
Marriage*He married Mildred Ruth Simmons, daughter of Sidney Raymond Simmons and Ocie Lee Hall, on July 12, 1941 at Falmouth, Stafford Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Stanley Kenneth Johnson and Mildred Ruth Simmons were divorced in 1943 at Volusia Co., Florida.2 
Child
  • Janet Louise Johnson7

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Harlow West1,2

M, b. April 9, 1910, d. July 15, 1948
     William Harlow West was buried at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, 3411 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, Virginia.1,3,2 He married Mildred Ruth Simmons, daughter of Sidney Raymond Simmons and Ocie Lee Hall.1,2 William Harlow West was born on April 9, 1910 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.1,3,4 He died on July 15, 1948 at Arlington, Virginia, at age 38.1,3,2 He On Thursday, July 15, 1948, at his residence, 1146 South Thomas St., Arlington, Va., William Harlow West, beloved husband of Mildred Ruth West and father of Barbara Lee and Shirley Ann West. Interment Columbia Gardens Cemetery.
on July 16, 1948.2

Family

Mildred Ruth Simmons b. December 12, 1922, d. November 22, 2000
Marriage*He married Mildred Ruth Simmons, daughter of Sidney Raymond Simmons and Ocie Lee Hall.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S11104] Evening Star, From the William Harlow West obituary in the Jul 16, 1948 edition.
  3. [S3528] Columbia Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, online http://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.

Leslie Ruth Bishop1,2

F, b. August 22, 1955, d. September 30, 2005
FatherLes Bishop1
MotherMildred Ruth Simmons1 b. December 12, 1922, d. November 22, 2000
     Her married name was Cox.3 Leslie Ruth Bishop married Thomas Cox.3 Leslie Ruth Bishop was born on August 22, 1955 at Arlington, Virginia.1,2 She died on September 30, 2005 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 50.1,4,3 She Leslie Ruth Cox, 50, of Ruther Glen died Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, at Beverly Health Care. Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Cox. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Bishop of Spotsylvania County; her son, James Cox of Spotsylvania; and her sister, Janet Baker of Orange County. on October 2, 2005.3

Family 1

Thomas Cox
Marriage*She married Thomas Cox.3 
Child
  • James Cox3

Family 2

Child
  • Kelly Bishop3

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S3676] Free Lance-Star, The, From the Leslie Ruth Cox obituary in the Oct 2, 2005 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Claudia May Walker1,2,3

F, b. January 15, 1925, d. July 1, 1990
     Her Social Security Number was 465-24-4673.4 Claudia May Walker was buried at Andrews Cemetery, Karnack, Harrison Co., Texas.5 She was born on January 15, 1925 at DeBerry, Panola Co., Texas.1,4,3,5 As of February 5, 1960,her married name was Simmons.1 She married John William Simmons, son of Sidney Raymond Simmons and Ocie Lee Hall, on February 5, 1960 at Alexandria, Virginia.1,3 Claudia May Walker died on July 1, 1990 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 65.4,3,5 She Graveside services for Claudia Walker Simmons, 65, of Pasadena will be held at Andrews Cemetery, Karnack. Simmons died at 12:51 a.m. Sunday, July 1, 1990 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. She was born January 15, 1925, a daughter of Claude Walker and Winnie Childress Walker. She attended St. Mary's Academy, Karnack High School, E.T.B.C., and Centenary College. She was employed in Information Processing as a computer assistant for NASA in Houston until she retired in 1988. She married John Simmons on Feb. 5, 1960 in Alexandria, Va., who preceded her in death on Oct. 23, 1983. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Edith Simmons of Pasadena; one sister, Connie Barnes of Karnack; and two nephews, Kevin Barnes and Curtis Barnes, both of Houston. on July 2, 1990.3

Family

John William Simmons b. December 12, 1922, d. October 23, 1983
Marriage*She married John William Simmons, son of Sidney Raymond Simmons and Ocie Lee Hall, on February 5, 1960 at Alexandria, Virginia.1,3 
Child
  • Jack Simmons3

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S10652] Marshall News Messenger, The, From the Claudia Walker Simmons obituary in the Jul 2, 1990 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S14193] Andrews Cemetery, Harrison Co., TX, online www.findagrave.com.

Annye Mae Van Lear1,2,3

F, b. April 17, 1915, d. August 28, 2004
     Her Social Security Number was 227-34-7685.4 Annye Mae Van Lear was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.5,3 She was born on April 17, 1915 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.6,4,2,3 As of March 9, 1946,her married name was Simmons.1,7 She married Sidney Lynwood Simmons, son of Sidney Raymond Simmons and Ocie Lee Hall, on March 9, 1946 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,7,3 Annye Mae Van Lear died on August 28, 2004 at McDowell, Highland Co., Virginia, at age 89.8,4,3 She Annye Mae VanLear Simmons of McDowell, died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, at her home. Mrs. Simmons was born April 17, 1915, in Waynesboro, and was a daughter of the late Forrest and Maude Taylor VanLear. She studied music at Manch School of Music, the Institute of Music and Art at the University of Virginia and the Washington, D.C. Institute of Music. During World War II, she served with the Women's State Police stationed in Arlington. She was a retired opera soprano, piano and voice teacher in Washington, D.C., Arlington and McDowell. Mrs. Simmons was active at the Southern Baptist Convention, Clarendon Baptist Church in Arlington and the Linden Heights Baptist in Staunton. She was superintendent of the Women's Missionary Union in the Mount Vernon Association from 1965 to 1967. She was a member of the Stonewall Women's Club, the Bull Pasture Extension Club and was active within the communities of Arlington and McDowell. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Sidney L. Simmons; a daughter, Dr. Lyn Ann Weaver of Ocean Isle, N.C; a son, Sidney Forrest Simmons of Staunton; a brother, Glen Allen VanLear of Staunton; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two nieces and a nephew. Burial will be at Augusta Memorial Park. on August 31, 2004.3

Family

Sidney Lynwood Simmons b. May 13, 1925, d. April 7, 2022
Marriage*She married Sidney Lynwood Simmons, son of Sidney Raymond Simmons and Ocie Lee Hall, on March 9, 1946 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,7,3 
Children
  • Dr. Lyn Ann Simmons1,9,3
  • Sidney Forrest Simmons1,3

Citations

  1. [S12524] Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, online coffmanfuneralhome.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Sidney Lynwood Simmons obituary.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S934] Daily News-Record, From the Annye Mae VanLear Simmons obituary in the Aug 31, 2004 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3303] Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Norris Elwood Weaver1,2

M, b. April 23, 1935, d. September 15, 2019
     Norris Elwood Weaver Norris Elwood Weaver, 84, of Broadway, Virginia, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 15, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born April 23, 1935, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, to the late Tilman Jefferson and Barbara Ann Painter Weaver. Norris graduated from Harrisonburg High School, Dunsmore Business School, National Business College, Blue Ridge Community College, and Madison College with a degree in business administration. He worked for Sears, Bliley and Lindsey Funeral Homes, Walker Manufacturing, was a long-term substitute for Rockingham County Schools, Virginia, Whiteville City Schools, Columbus County Schools, North Carolina, and co-owner of Norlyn Enterprises, convenience stores. He was a charter member of the Briery Branch Ruritan Club with perfect attendance. He held all club and zone offices, including Zone Governor in 1987. Upon returning to Virginia, he joined the Broadway-Timberville Ruritan Club. Norris was a member of Harrisonburg Baptist Church. He was an avid gardener, cross stitcher, reader and enjoyed visiting with family and friends. He was also a veteran of the U. S. Navy. On May 27, 1967, he was united in marriage to Lyn Simmons Weaver in Arlington, Virginia. They resided in Rockingham County, Virginia until 1989 when they moved to Clarksville, Virginia. In 1992 they moved to North Carolina, living in Whiteville then Ocean Isle Beach. Norris spent many happy hours watching his grandson surf. They returned to Virginia in 2005 to be near their daughter who was living in Broadway, Virginia. Norris is survived by his wife, Lyn, of Broadway; his daughter, Tonya Bowers, her husband Thomas; four grandchildren, Courtney, her husband Andrew, Justin, Sydney, and Skyler of Bridgewater; one brother, Jeff Weaver and his wife, Dot of Bridgewater; father-in-law, Sidney L. Simmons of Fishersville; and one brother-in-law, Sidney F. Simmons of Staunton. He is further survived by nieces, one nephew, many cousins and friends. Burial will be private at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.2 He was buried at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, 3289 Spotswood Trail, Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on April 23, 1935 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.4,1,2 He married Dr. Lyn Ann Simmons, daughter of Sidney Lynwood Simmons and Annye Mae Van Lear, on May 27, 1967 at Arlington, Virginia.4,2 Norris Elwood Weaver died on September 15, 2019 at Virginia at age 84.2

Family

Dr. Lyn Ann Simmons
Marriage*He married Dr. Lyn Ann Simmons, daughter of Sidney Lynwood Simmons and Annye Mae Van Lear, on May 27, 1967 at Arlington, Virginia.4,2 
Child
  • Tonya Lyn Weaver2,4

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S14194] Kyger Funeral Home, online www.kygers.com, From the Norris Elwood Weaver obituary.
  3. [S5849] Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Rockingham Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.