Mary Linkous1

F, b. January 12, 1925, d. October 3, 1998
     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6052.2 Mary Linkous was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Graham.3 She married William Cecil "Junior" Graham, son of William Mahone "Willie" Graham and Maude E. Akers.1 Mary Linkous was born on January 12, 1925.2 She died on October 3, 1998 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.1,2 She GRAHAM, Mary C., 73, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, October 3, 1998 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and the Christiansburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, William C. Graham; daughters and son-in-law, Cynthia Graham, Blacksburg, Carol G. and William J. Mangold, Jr., M.D., Tucson, Ariz; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold G. and Betty Linkous, Christiansburg, Lloyd A. and Doris Linkous, Wytheville. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 1998 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Doug Kanney. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003-0554. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the residence, 735 N. High St., Christiansburg. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on October 5, 1998.1

Family

William Cecil "Junior" Graham b. July 12, 1920, d. October 13, 2000
Marriage*She married William Cecil "Junior" Graham, son of William Mahone "Willie" Graham and Maude E. Akers.1 
Children
  • Cynthia Graham3,1
  • Carol Graham3,1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary C. Graham obituary in the Oct 5, 1998 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Cecil Graham obituary in the Oct 14, 2000 edition.

Ann Carol McGhee1,2,3,4

F, b. December 8, 1941, d. September 25, 2005
FatherGeorge Reed McGhee1,2,4 b. March 27, 1913, d. April 28, 1968
MotherGrace Agnes "Gracie" Furrow1,2,4 b. July 21, 1909, d. November 15, 2000
     Ann Carol McGhee was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on December 8, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 As of July 1, 1960,her married name was Caldwell.4 She married Emmette Ervin Caldwell on July 1, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Ann Carol McGhee and Emmette Ervin Caldwell were divorced on November 4, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Ann Carol McGhee died on September 25, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.2 She Ann Carol McGhee, 63, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2005 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Ann was born December 8, 1941 in Roanoke, the daughter of the late George R. and Grace Furrow McGhee. She was a 1960 graduate of Jefferson High School, she had been employed as a sales clerk. Ann is survived by her brother, Lynn E. McGhee of Montvale; and an aunt, Elsie Lancaster of Roanoke. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2005 at Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
on September 30, 2005.2

Family

Emmette Ervin Caldwell
Marriage*She married Emmette Ervin Caldwell on July 1, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Ann Carol McGhee and Emmette Ervin Caldwell were divorced on November 4, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Furrow McGhee obituary in the Nov 16, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ann Carol McGhee obituary in the Sep 30, 2005 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Thomas Herman Gearhart1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 6, 1944, d. June 6, 1987
FatherThomas Emory Gearhart1,2,5 b. May 19, 1917, d. November 25, 2000
MotherAda Sarah Phlegar1,2,5 b. December 2, 1918, d. January 27, 2002
     His Social Security Number was 227-56-6899.6 Thomas Herman Gearhart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 He was born on July 6, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,3,4,5 He married Jane Boyd Tate on June 29, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5 Thomas Herman Gearhart died on June 6, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 42.3,4

Family

Jane Boyd Tate
Marriage*He married Jane Boyd Tate on June 29, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5 
Child
  • Thomas Jason Gearheart2,1,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ada Gearhart obituary in the Jan 29, 2002 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Gearhart obituary in the Nov 27, 2000 edition.
  3. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Kate Elizabeth Orander1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. April 6, 1915, d. November 20, 1958
     Kate Elizabeth Orander was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,5,6 She was born on April 6, 1915 at Stoneville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.4,7,5 As of November 5, 1932,her married name was Palmer.4 She married Chester Morgan Palmer, son of Ira Shelton Palmer and Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship, on November 5, 1932 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5,6 Kate Elizabeth Orander died on November 20, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 43.7,5,6 She Mrs. Kate Orander Palmer, 43, of 1702 Dale Ave., SE, died Thursday morning in a Roanoke hospital. She was a member of First Wesleyan Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Chester M. Palmer; three daughters and three sons; Mrs. Lillie Simmons, Roanoke County; Mrs. Mary A. Meador, Roannke; Miss Ruby M. Palmer, Richmond; Johnny C. Palmer, Charles L. Palmer and Thomas Palmer, Vinton; two brothers, Thomas J. Orander, Roanoke; Guy G. Orander, Belleville, Ill; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Mountain View, Vinton. on November 21, 1958.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 176, District 34-8, Gills Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 81, District 81-23, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

Chester Morgan Palmer b. May 12, 1907, d. December 19, 2000
Marriage*Kate Elizabeth Orander married Chester Morgan Palmer, son of Ira Shelton Palmer and Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship, on November 5, 1932 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chester Morgan Palmer obituary in the Dec 21, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Lee Palmer obituary in the Mar 9, 2009 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Alice Palmer Meador obituary in the Mar 13, 2011 edition.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kate Orander Palmer obituary in the Nov 21, 1958 edition.
  7. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.