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     Clarissa Thrash was born on May 20, 1811 at Putnam Co., Georgia.¹ She married Robert C. Redding on April 4, 1826 at Bibb Co., Georgia.¹ As of April 4, 1826,her married name was Redding. Clarissa Thrash died on May 27, 1831 at Monroe Co., Georgia, at age 20.¹

     William H. Thrash was born circa 1829 at Monroe Co., Georgia.¹

     Louisann Thrash was born circa 1833 at Monroe Co., Georgia.¹ She died before 1856.¹

     Harriet Ann Thrash was born circa 1835 at Monroe Co., Georgia.¹

     Martha Matilda Thrash was born circa 1837 at Monroe Co., Georgia.¹

     James Monroe Thrash was buried at Salem Methodist Church Cemetery, Pea Ridge Road, Monroe Co., Georgia.¹ He was born on November 1, 1839 at Georgia.¹ He married Louisa Antoinette Leary on November 27, 1859.¹ James Monroe Thrash died on December 2, 1899 at Monroe Co., Georgia, at age 60.¹

     Louisa Antoinette Leary was buried at Salem Methodist Church Cemetery, Pea Ridge Road, Monroe Co., Georgia.¹ She was born on May 4, 1844.¹ She married James Monroe Thrash, son of David Thrash and Matilda Pratt, on November 27, 1859.¹ As of November 27, 1859,her married name was Thrash. Louisa Antoinette Leary died on December 17, 1919 at Monroe Co., Georgia, at age 75.¹

     Wilson Alonza Thrash was born circa 1861.¹

     Iola Lee Thrash was born circa 1862.¹

     Thomas Gideon Thrash was born on August 16, 1870 at Monroe Co., Georgia.¹

     Leroy Napier Thrash was buried at Thrash Cemetery, Smarr, Monroe Co., Georgia.¹ He was born on November 8, 1873.¹ He died on June 20, 1905 at age 31.¹

     Joseph Newton Foshee was buried at Ebenezer Cemetery, Kirby, Pike Co., Arkansas.² He was born on February 24, 1852 at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama.^1,2 He married Martha Susan "Sue" Lasseter on November 16, 1876 at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama.^1,2 Joseph Newton Foshee died on August 29, 1941 at Pike Co., Arkansas, at age 89.²

     Martha Susan "Sue" Lasseter was buried at Ebenezer Cemetery, Kirby, Pike Co., Arkansas.² She was born on May 5, 1853 at Georgia.² She married Joseph Newton Foshee on November 16, 1876 at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama.^1,2 As of November 16, 1876,her married name was Foshee. Martha Susan "Sue" Lasseter died on September 17, 1930 at age 77.²

     Moyer Horace Gearheart was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,7 His Social Security Number was 224-09-4495.⁹ He was born on November 24, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,4,5,6,7 He married Mary Williams K. Lillington in 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 Moyer Horace Gearheart died on March 31, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^4,6,7

     Her Social Security Number was 225-44-0292.⁷ Beulah Pauline Gearheart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on March 9, 1918 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Mar 10, 1918.^7,4 As of August 13, 1937,her married name was Epling.⁸ She married Hurstal Hobart Epling on August 13, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,8 As of November 29, 1945,her married name was Boothe.⁵ Beulah Pauline Gearheart married Russell Samuel Boothe on November 29, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ As of October 13, 1951,her married name was Saville.² Beulah Pauline Gearheart married Earl P. Saville on October 31, 1951 at Carlsbad, Eddy Co., New Mexico.^2,3 Beulah Pauline Gearheart died on October 24, 2011 at Matthews, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 93.^3,7,9 She Beulah Pauline Gearheart Saville, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, October 24, 2011. Pauline had been a resident of Carrington Place Nursing Home in Matthews, N.C., since August 2009. Before that time, she was a resident of Richfield Recovery and & Care Center in Salem, Va. Pauline was born on March 10, 1918, in Copper Hill, Va., to Delia Deweese and Talhampton Gearheart. She had three brothers, Moyer, Harry, and Furl Gearheart. Pauline married Hurstal Epling and they had a daughter, Bonnie Charlene Epling, in 1938. Bonnie passed away in 2007 from colon cancer. Bonnie had a son, Steven Paul Key; and a grandson, Christian Steven Key. Steven Paul Key passed away in March 2011. Pauline married Earl Saville in 1952 and they had a daughter, Sharon Roxanne Saville, and a son, Tracy Alan Saville. Sharon has a daughter, Jessica Lauren Parker. Tracy and his wife, Joyce Oyler, have a daughter and son, Alicia Catherine Saville and Christopher Alan Saville. These family members live in North Carolina. Pauline is remembered for her love of vegetable gardens, country cooking, Democratic Party ideals, and a pleasant speaking voice. She was an active member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for many years. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2011, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201-0001, billygraham.org, 877-247-2426. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on October 27, 2011.³

     James Melvin Lee Stump was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,8 His Social Security Number was 230-03-1878.³ He married Virginia Estelle Mullins, daughter of Frank Edward Mullins and Audrey Mabon "Audra" Furrow.^5,12,7 James Melvin Lee Stump was born on May 3, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,6,8 He died on April 2, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^3,4,5,8,9 He STUMP, James Melvin, 81, of Roanoke, died Monday, April 2, 2001. James served in the United States Navy during World War II and was retired from Southern States. He enjoyed life and fishing and was preceded in death by his sister, Lucy Stump Basham and his wife, Estelle Mullins Stump. Surviving is a brother-in-law, Clarence Mullins; also several cousins and numerous dear friends and neighbors. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on April 3, 2001.⁵

     Harry Hampton Gearheart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^9,5,6 He was born on October 23, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Alma Louise Hiner on December 13, 1941 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,4 Harry Hampton Gearheart died on May 6, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38.^5,6

     Furl Arnie Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 225-14-9189.⁹ He was born on May 17, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,10,4,6,7 He married Lois Evelyn Edwards on July 8, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,10,11,7 Furl Arnie Gearheart died on August 11, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^3,9,5 He Furl Arnie Gearheart, 83, of Roanoke, died Friday, August 11, 2006. He was an active member of the Faith Alliance Christian Church for over 55 years where he was the second oldest member of the church. He worked as a welder for Semco until his retirement in 1985. He belonged to Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local #100 and the Masonic Lodge. He also drove a military bus during World War II, carrying soldiers to Camp Lee in Blackstone. He never met a stranger and teased and joked with everyone he knew. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Lois Edwards Gearheart, brothers, Harry and Moyer Gearheart and sister, Inez Gearheart. Surviving are his daughter, Denise G. Aldridge and husband, James P. Aldridge of Roanoke; son, Michael H. Gearheart of Marietta, Ga; grandchildren, Timothy Mark Aldridge and wife, Julia, Arnie P. Aldridge and wife, Molly, Lisa Michelle Gunter and husband, Clayton, and Kristen Nicole Gearheart; great-grandchildren, Ethan Gunter, Ella Aldridge and Avery Gunter. Also surviving are his sister, Pauline B. Saville of Salem; sisters-in-law, Joann Robinson and husband, Harold of Roanoke, Lozelle Bandy and husband, George of Bonsack, and Geraldine Patsel of Roanoke along with several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank close friend, Virginia Meredith for all her help and companionship. The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. David Fraser officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Monday 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131. on August 12, 2006.³

     Lilly Frances Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery, upper portion of Sugar Run, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on January 27, 1913 at White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.² She died on February 9, 1935 at Walkers Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 22.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-18-3796.⁶ Roosevelt Vernon Poff was buried at Thessalia United Methodist Church Cemetery, Thessalia, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Marie Cook.⁷ Roosevelt Vernon Poff was born on December 18, 1914 at White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.^6,3,4,7 He married Ruth Caroline Patrick on June 5, 1939 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,7 Roosevelt Vernon Poff and Ruth Caroline Patrick were divorced on January 21, 1949 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁸ Roosevelt Vernon Poff died on November 2, 1982 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 67.^3,4

     Theodore Poff was buried at Thessalia United Methodist Church Cemetery, Thessalia, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,5 He and Sarah Elkins were divorced.⁵ Theodore Poff was born on December 18, 1914 at Giles Co., Virginia.^5,6 He married Sarah Elkins on July 3, 1935 at Bland Co., Virginia.^4,7 Theodore Poff died on June 17, 1961 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 46.^3,5