Harold Victor Gearheart1,2
M, b. July 29, 1912, d. December 6, 1951
Father | James Montague Gearheart1,3,4 b. February 18, 1877, d. March 31, 1938 |
Mother | Nancy Josephine "Nannie" "Josie" Cole1,3,4,5 b. October 4, 1875, d. June 18, 1962 |
His Social Security Number was 233-14-4675.1 Harold Victor Gearheart was buried at King Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 He was born on July 29, 1912 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He died on December 6, 1951 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 39.1,2 He Montcalm, Dec. 7 – A pair of auto brakes that grabbed was blamed Thursday night with the highway death of Harold Victor Gearheart, 39, of Goodwill, Mercer County. State Police Cpl. E. D. Bazzie said Gearheart was thrown from the car in which he was riding when it crashed over a six-foot embankment on a secondary route near Montcalm. After Gearheart was thrown from the car, it overturned crushing the coal miner to death. Bazzie quoted the car’s driver, Van Buren Elkins, also of Goodwill, as saying the accident occurred when he applied the brakes as another vehicle approached. The brakes grabbed and threw the car off the right side of the road, Elkins said. He told officers the approaching car had its bright lights on. Elkins was uninjured.
on December 8, 1951.2
on December 8, 1951.2
Citations
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harold Victor Gearheart death certificate.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From an article about Harold Victor Gearheart's death in the Dec 8, 1951 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S2331] King Cemetery, Mercer Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=gearheart&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=49461054&CRid=78877&df=all&
Jack Woodrow Brendle1
M, b. circa 1908
Jack Woodrow Brendle was born circa 1908 at North Carolina.2 He married Alice June Carper, daughter of Andrew Allen "Andy" Carper and Ida Adalene "Idie" Conner, on April 6, 1939 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.1,3,2
Family | Alice June Carper b. June 26, 1919, d. May 24, 2003 |
Marriage* | Jack Woodrow Brendle married Alice June Carper, daughter of Andrew Allen "Andy" Carper and Ida Adalene "Idie" Conner, on April 6, 1939 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.1,3,2 |
Child |
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Citations
- [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the June Carper Keener obituary in the May 26, 2003 edition.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
Emma Helen Kerner1,2
F, b. July 29, 1906, d. September 10, 1993
Emma Helen Kerner was buried at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, 5676 Old Walkertown Road, Walkertown, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.2 Her Social Security Number was 239-44-7226.3 She was born on July 29, 1906.4,3 As of December 31, 1925,her married name was Carper.1 She married Clifford Andrew Carper, son of Andrew Allen "Andy" Carper and Ida Adalene "Idie" Conner, on December 31, 1925 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.1 Emma Helen Kerner died on September 10, 1993 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 87.3,4
Family | Clifford Andrew Carper b. October 17, 1903, d. May 14, 1986 |
Marriage* | She married Clifford Andrew Carper, son of Andrew Allen "Andy" Carper and Ida Adalene "Idie" Conner, on December 31, 1925 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.1 |
Citations
- [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
- [S3850] Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Forsyth Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
John Allen Carper Jr.1,2
M, b. August 26, 1936, d. April 9, 1998
Father | John Allen Carper Sr.1,2,3 b. February 27, 1908, d. January 20, 1980 |
Mother | Theora Mae Morris2,3 b. March 16, 1909, d. January 1, 1989 |
His Social Security Number was 230-38-4524.4 John Allen Carper Jr. was born on August 26, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,4,2 He married Costance Anita "Connie" Pitts on November 26, 1958 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.1 John Allen Carper Jr. died on April 9, 1998 at Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina, at age 61.4,5,2 He John Allen Carper Jr. of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Winston-Salem, NC, died Thursday, April 9, 1998, at his residence. He was born on August 26, 1936, in Roanoke, VA, the son of the late John Allen and Theora Mae Morris Carper. Mr. Carper served in the United States Marine Corps and retired from R.J. Reynolds Nabisco where he was an engraver. He was affiliated locally with Southern Graphic Systems. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Connie Carper of the home; five children, John Allen Carper III and wife, Christy, of Huber Heights, OH, Thomas Wayne Carper of Lewisville, NC, Stanley Scott Carper of Wilmington, NC, Gina Lynne Jones and husband, Richard, of Winston-Salem, NC, and Mary Heather Philip of Wilmington, NC; sisters Ellyn C. Potter of Wilmington, NC, and Martha Lynne Barney and husband, John, of Winston-Salem, NC; half-sister Julie Vaughan Carper of Roanoke, VA; and five grandchildren, Christopher Martin, Jordan Carper, Abraham Carper, Scott Carper and Chrystin Philip. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 13, 1998, in Wilmington Bible Chapel by Evangelist William King. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Andrews Mortuary, Market Street Chapel. Memorials may be made to Wilmington Bible Chapel, PO Box 10185, Wilmington, NC 28405, Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center, 725-A Wellington Ave., Wilmington, NC 28401, or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 4894, Wilmington, NC 28406. The family would like to express special thanks to all of their friends and neighbors for all of their support. Dad, we love you. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street Chapel. on April 11, 1998.2
Family | Costance Anita "Connie" Pitts |
Marriage* | John Allen Carper Jr. married Costance Anita "Connie" Pitts on November 26, 1958 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.1 |
Children |
Citations
- [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
- [S1777] Star-News, From the John Allen Carper Jr. obituary in the Apr 11, 1998 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
Ralph Lewis Carper Jr.1,2
M, b. January 3, 1935, d. October 11, 2011
Father | Lewis Ralph Carper Sr.1,3 b. September 12, 1912, d. June 19, 1994 |
Mother | Vivian Sellars3 b. January 18, 1914, d. October 25, 1993 |
Ralph Lewis Carper Jr. was buried at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, 5676 Old Walkertown Road, Walkertown, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.2 He was born on January 3, 1935 at North Carolina.2,4 He married Rita Rae Reich on May 27, 1956 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.1 Ralph Lewis Carper Jr. and Rita Rae Reich were divorced on September 12, 1983 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.5 Ralph Lewis Carper Jr. died on October 11, 2011 at North Carolina at age 76.4,2
Family | Rita Rae Reich b. January 14, 1937, d. December 6, 1999 |
Marriage* | Ralph Lewis Carper Jr. married Rita Rae Reich on May 27, 1956 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.1 |
Divorce* | Ralph Lewis Carper Jr. and Rita Rae Reich were divorced on September 12, 1983 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.5 |
Citations
- [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
- [S3850] Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Forsyth Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S1619] North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics, North Carolina Divorce Index, 1958-2004.
Rita Rae Reich1,2
F, b. January 14, 1937, d. December 6, 1999
Her Social Security Number was 244-52-3672.2 Rita Rae Reich was buried at Salem Moravian Graveyard, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.3 She was born on January 14, 1937 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.2,3 As of May 27, 1956,her married name was Carper.1 She married Ralph Lewis Carper Jr., son of Lewis Ralph Carper Sr. and Vivian Sellars, on May 27, 1956 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.1 Rita Rae Reich and Ralph Lewis Carper Jr. were divorced on September 12, 1983 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.4 Rita Rae Reich died on December 6, 1999 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 62.2,3
Family | Ralph Lewis Carper Jr. b. January 3, 1935, d. October 11, 2011 |
Marriage* | She married Ralph Lewis Carper Jr., son of Lewis Ralph Carper Sr. and Vivian Sellars, on May 27, 1956 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.1 |
Divorce* | Rita Rae Reich and Ralph Lewis Carper Jr. were divorced on September 12, 1983 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.4 |
Citations
- [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
- [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
- [S6423] Salem Moravian God's Acre, Forsyth Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S1619] North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics, North Carolina Divorce Index, 1958-2004.
Wilfred Wysor Gray1,2,3,4,5,6,7
M, b. May 7, 1891, d. December 7, 1966
Father | Cary Lewis Gray1,5,6 b. May 12, 1869, d. January 22, 1942 |
Mother | Annie Laura Cannaday1,5,6 b. May 1, 1871, d. November 16, 1947 |
Wilfred Wysor Gray was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.5,7 His Social Security Number was 719-05-4101.6 He was born on May 7, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5,6,7 He married Virginia Lucille Mason circa 1916.8,9,4,5 Wilfred Wysor Gray died on December 7, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.5,7
Family | Virginia Lucille Mason b. October 27, 1896, d. February 27, 1931 |
Marriage* | Wilfred Wysor Gray married Virginia Lucille Mason circa 1916.8,9,4,5 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
- [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Wilfred W. Gray, Jr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2009 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Hattie Catherine Gray Briscoe obituary in the Apr 28, 2013 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Hattie Myra Gray1,2,3,4
F, b. April 24, 1893, d. January 3, 1982
Father | Cary Lewis Gray1,2,3 b. May 12, 1869, d. January 22, 1942 |
Mother | Annie Laura Cannaday1,2,3 b. May 1, 1871, d. November 16, 1947 |
Her Social Security Number was 411-10-2279.5 Hattie Myra Gray was buried at Gulf Pines Memorial Park, 2401 Englewood Road, Englewood, Sarasota Co., Florida.6 She was born on April 24, 1893 at Radford, Virginia.2 As of December 17, 1913,her married name was Hayes.7 She married Charles Cannaday Hayes on December 17, 1913 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.7 Hattie Myra Gray and Charles Cannaday Hayes were divorced in April, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 As of November 18, 1920,her married name was Rock.4 Hattie Myra Gray married Berry R. Rock on November 18, 1920 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.4 Hattie Myra Gray died on January 3, 1982 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 88.8
Family 1 | Charles Cannaday Hayes b. June 20, 1892, d. March 2, 1974 |
Marriage* | Hattie Myra Gray married Charles Cannaday Hayes on December 17, 1913 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.7 |
Divorce* | Hattie Myra Gray and Charles Cannaday Hayes were divorced in April, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 |
Child |
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Family 2 | Berry R. Rock b. November 16, 1896, d. May 29, 1972 |
Marriage* | Hattie Myra Gray married Berry R. Rock on November 18, 1920 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.4 |
Citations
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S9079] Gulf Pines Memorial Park, Sarasota Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
- [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
James Forrest Gray1,2,3,4
M, b. September 17, 1895, d. November 13, 1942
Father | Cary Lewis Gray1,5,4 b. May 12, 1869, d. January 22, 1942 |
Mother | Annie Laura Cannaday1,5,4 b. May 1, 1871, d. November 16, 1947 |
James Forrest Gray was buried at Salem Cemetery, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.3,5 His Social Security Number was 719-05-4097.4 He married Peggy Stewart.5 James Forrest Gray was born on September 17, 1895 at East Radford, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,5,4 He died on November 13, 1942 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 47.3,5
Family | Peggy Stewart |
Marriage* | James Forrest Gray married Peggy Stewart.5 |
Citations
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S3594] Salem Cemetery, Forsyth Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the James Forest Gray death certificate.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Thomas Lewis Gray1,2,3,4
M, b. January 9, 1903, d. February 12, 1977
Father | Cary Lewis Gray1,5 b. May 12, 1869, d. January 22, 1942 |
Mother | Annie Laura Cannaday1,5 b. May 1, 1871, d. November 16, 1947 |
Thomas Lewis Gray was buried at Lemon Bay Historical Cemetery, Englewood, Sarasota Co., Florida.4 His Social Security Number was 083-16-6707.6 He was born on January 9, 1903 at Virginia.1,3,4,7,6 He married Minna H. Barnstedt on November 3, 1933 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.2,8 Thomas Lewis Gray died on February 12, 1977 at DeSoto Co., Florida, at age 74.3,4,7
Family | Minna H. Barnstedt b. December 15, 1904, d. December, 1978 |
Marriage* | Thomas Lewis Gray married Minna H. Barnstedt on November 3, 1933 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.2,8 |
Child |
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Citations
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S4205] 1866-1937 Index to New York City Marriages, New York, New York, Marriage Indexes 1866-1937.
- [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
- [S11990] Lemon Bay Historical Cemetery, Sarasota Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
- [S11989] Unknown compiler, New York, U.S., Naturalization Records, 1882-1944.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Virginia Lucille Mason1,2,3,4
F, b. October 27, 1896, d. February 27, 1931
Virginia Lucille Mason was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 She was born on October 27, 1896 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,4 As of circa 1916,her married name was Gray.1,5 She married Wilfred Wysor Gray, son of Cary Lewis Gray and Annie Laura Cannaday, circa 1916.1,5,2,4 Virginia Lucille Mason died on February 27, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 34.3,4
Family | Wilfred Wysor Gray b. May 7, 1891, d. December 7, 1966 |
Marriage* | Virginia Lucille Mason married Wilfred Wysor Gray, son of Cary Lewis Gray and Annie Laura Cannaday, circa 1916.1,5,2,4 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Wilfred W. Gray, Jr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2009 edition.
- [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Hattie Catherine Gray Briscoe obituary in the Apr 28, 2013 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Mary Elizabeth Gray1,2,3,4,5
F, b. April 16, 1918, d. December 29, 1921
Father | Wilfred Wysor Gray1,2,3,4,5 b. May 7, 1891, d. December 7, 1966 |
Mother | Virginia Lucille Mason1,2,3,4,5 b. October 27, 1896, d. February 27, 1931 |
Mary Elizabeth Gray was born on April 16, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 She died on December 29, 1921 at Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 3.4
Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Wilfred W. Gray, Jr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2009 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Hattie Catherine Gray Briscoe obituary in the Apr 28, 2013 edition.
Hattie Catherine Gray1,2,3,4,5
F, b. May 15, 1920, d. February 11, 2013
Father | Wilfred Wysor Gray1,2,6,5 b. May 7, 1891, d. December 7, 1966 |
Mother | Virginia Lucille Mason1,2,5 b. October 27, 1896, d. February 27, 1931 |
Hattie Catherine Gray was buried at Glenwood Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, 839 Bluff City Highway, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5 Her Social Security Number was 413-16-0607.7 She was born on May 15, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,4,5 As of November 22, 1938,her married name was Briscoe.5 She married Dan Edward Briscoe Jr. on November 22, 1938.3,5 Hattie Catherine Gray died on February 11, 2013 at age 92.7,5 She Hattie Catherine Gray Briscoe of Bristol, Tennessee and Boca Grande, Florida, died Monday, February 11, 2013 at her home. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia on May 15, 1920 to Wilfred and Virginia Gray. She graduated from Tennessee High School and attended Virginia Intermont College. She married Dan Edward Briscoe, Jr. on November 22, 1938. For over sixty-five years, they invested in real estate and raised a family together. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a troop leader in the Girl Scouts, a board member of the YWCA, and an active member of the YMCA. Growing up as the daughter of a Norfolk and Western train conductor and a pilot, she developed a love of traveling. Her father frequently took her flying in an open cockpit biplane from the Old Bristol Airport. Catherine and Dan were avid collectors of paintings and furniture. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Edward Briscoe, Jr., her parents Virginia Lucille Mason Gray and Wilfred Wysor Gray, her brothers Cary Lewis Gray, Wilfred Wysor Gray, Jr., and Thomas Lawrence Gray, sister Mary Elizabeth Gray, daughter Jane Briscoe, and son David Edward Briscoe. She is survived by son Cary Gray Briscoe and daughter Dana Briscoe Robinette and husband Joe of Bristol, Tennessee. Catherine is survived by five grandchildren: Courtney Briscoe, Jane Kleiss and husband Jack Kleiss, Judge Robinette and wife Michelle Broglio, Catherine Robinette and husband Hayden Phillips, and Dan Robinette and wife Stacy Robinette. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren: Briscoe Robinette, Mason Robinette, Michela Gray Robinette, Nolan Robinette, Emerson Robinette, Hattie Phillips, Cate Phillips, William Robinette, and James Robinette. She is survived by her sister Virginia (Peggy) Gray Webster of Thaxton, Virginia. She will be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved to laugh and to cook for her family. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013 at five o'clock in the afternoon at Glenwood Cemetery. on April 28, 2013.5
Family | Dan Edward Briscoe Jr. b. July 4, 1921, d. September 29, 2004 |
Marriage* | Hattie Catherine Gray married Dan Edward Briscoe Jr. on November 22, 1938.3,5 |
Children |
Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Wilfred W. Gray, Jr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2009 edition.
- [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Dan Edward Briscoe, Jr. obituary in the Oct 1, 2004 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Hattie Catherine Gray Briscoe obituary in the Apr 28, 2013 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
- [S10435] Charlotte News, The, From the David Edward Briscoe obituary in the Jul 5, 1985 edition.
Lt. Cary Lewis Gray1,2,3,4,5,6,7
M, b. June 2, 1921, d. June 17, 1944
Father | Wilfred Wysor Gray1,2,8,6 b. May 7, 1891, d. December 7, 1966 |
Mother | Virginia Lucille Mason1,2,6 b. October 27, 1896, d. February 27, 1931 |
Lt. Cary Lewis Gray was buried at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Colleville-sur-Mer, Departement du Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France.4 He Second Lieutenant, 513th Fighter Squadron 406th Fighter Group, Purple Heart Medal, Air Medal, and additional Army Awards.3 He was born on June 2, 1921 at Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.7,9 He died on June 17, 1944 at Normandy, France, at age 23.3,4,5
Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Wilfred W. Gray, Jr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2009 edition.
- [S1912] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas.
- [S3593] Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, France, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S6020] Unknown compiler, U.S., Headstone and Interment Records for U.S. Military Cemeteries on Foreign Soil, 1942-1949.
- [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Hattie Catherine Gray Briscoe obituary in the Apr 28, 2013 edition.
- [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.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
Wilfred Wysor "Champ" Gray Jr.1,2,3,4
M, b. November 2, 1922, d. March 27, 2009
Father | Wilfred Wysor Gray1,2,5,4 b. May 7, 1891, d. December 7, 1966 |
Mother | Virginia Lucille Mason1,2,4 b. October 27, 1896, d. February 27, 1931 |
His Social Security Number was 413-16-1972.6 Wilfred Wysor "Champ" Gray Jr. was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2 He was born on November 2, 1922 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.6,2 He married Elinor Ruth Bowery in 1943.2,3 Wilfred Wysor "Champ" Gray Jr. died on March 27, 2009 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 86.6,2 He BRISTOL, Tenn. – Wilfred W. "Champ" Gray, Jr., age 86, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 27, 2009, at his home. He was born November 2, 1922, in Abingdon, Va., and lived most of his life in the Bristol area. He was a son of the late Wilfred Wysor Gray Sr. and Virginia Mason Gray. He was a 1942 graduate of Tennessee High School, president of the class and voted most outstanding athlete. He has remained an avid supporter of the Vikings. He was a 1944 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, was a retired employee with the U.S. Postal Service and a member of the Beaver View Baptist Church. He was co-founder of Faith Bible Camp with his brother-in-law, the Rev. Haynes Watson. He was active in the youth ministry and was an active member of the South Holston Ruritan. He was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Gray; two brothers, Lt. Cary L. Gray and Thomas Gray. Survivors include his loving bride of 65 years, Elinor R. Bowery Gray; children, Wilfred W. "Fred" Gray III and wife, Wendy, Reveley Gray McGrady and husband, Carl, Rebecca Gray Cox and husband, Thomas, and Isaac "Pete" Grubbs and wife, Diana; grandchildren, John Gray, Luke Gray, Benjamin Daniels, Catherine Cox, Byron Cox, Tracy Taylor, and Will Grubbs; sisters, Catherine Briscoe and Virginia Webster; special sisters-in-law, Martha Watson and Peggy Bowery; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 29, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home, with the Rev. Scott Taylor, the Rev. Scott Watson and the Rev. Roy Yelton officiating. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Pallbearers will be John Gray, Luke Gray, Benjamin Daniels, Byron Cox, Will Grubbs, Tom Parker, Gary Robinette and Randy Frye. Honorary pallbearers will be youth of his churches and Faith Bible Camp and members of the Forever Young Club of Beaver View Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605; or The Gideon Memorial Bible Chairman, P.O. Box 2083, Bristol, TN 37621. on March 28, 2009.2
Family | Elinor Ruth Bowery b. December 10, 1924, d. August 28, 2017 |
Marriage* | Wilfred Wysor "Champ" Gray Jr. married Elinor Ruth Bowery in 1943.2,3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Wilfred W. Gray, Jr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2009 edition.
- [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Elinor Ruth Bowery Gray obituary in the Aug 31, 2017 edition.
- [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Hattie Catherine Gray Briscoe obituary in the Apr 28, 2013 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Thomas Lawrence Gray1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. July 16, 1926, d. July 9, 1983
Father | Wilfred Wysor Gray1,2,7,3,4,5 b. May 7, 1891, d. December 7, 1966 |
Mother | Virginia Lucille Mason1,2,3,4,5 b. October 27, 1896, d. February 27, 1931 |
Thomas Lawrence Gray was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 He was born on July 16, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5,6 He married Mary Odell Shropshire on February 2, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 Thomas Lawrence Gray died on July 9, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56.5
Family | Mary Odell Shropshire b. April 26, 1929, d. January 9, 1980 |
Marriage* | Thomas Lawrence Gray married Mary Odell Shropshire on February 2, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 |
Children |
Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Wilfred W. Gray, Jr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2009 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Hattie Catherine Gray Briscoe obituary in the Apr 28, 2013 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [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.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Minerva Kathleen "Katie" Gearheart1,2,3,4
F, b. December 30, 1900, d. October 14, 1957
Father | James Montague Gearheart1,2,4 b. February 18, 1877, d. March 31, 1938 |
Mother | Nancy Josephine "Nannie" "Josie" Cole1,2,4,5 b. October 4, 1875, d. June 18, 1962 |
Minerva Kathleen "Katie" Gearheart was buried at King Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,6 She and William Jackson "Bill" Shrader were divorced.6,4,5 Minerva Kathleen "Katie" Gearheart was born on December 30, 1900 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.7 As of June 30, 1920,her married name was Shrader.3 She married William Jackson "Bill" Shrader on June 30, 1920 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 Minerva Kathleen "Katie" Gearheart died on October 14, 1957 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 56; Died in a house fire.6,4
Family | William Jackson "Bill" Shrader b. August 29, 1899, d. May 13, 1965 |
Divorce* | Minerva Kathleen "Katie" Gearheart and William Jackson "Bill" Shrader were divorced.6,4,5 |
Marriage* | Minerva Kathleen "Katie" Gearheart married William Jackson "Bill" Shrader on June 30, 1920 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 |
Child |
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Citations
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shrader-Gearheart marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kathleen Shrader death record.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S2331] King Cemetery, Mercer Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=gearheart&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=49461054&CRid=78877&df=all&
- [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
Mary Beulah Gearheart1,2,3
F, b. June 17, 1902, d. February 20, 1988
Father | James Montague Gearheart1,2,3,4 b. February 18, 1877, d. March 31, 1938 |
Mother | Nancy Josephine "Nannie" "Josie" Cole1,2,3,4 b. October 4, 1875, d. June 18, 1962 |
Her Social Security Number was 230-24-3301.3 Mary Beulah Gearheart was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,4 She was born on June 17, 1902 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,5,3 As of December 25, 1920,her married name was Evans.7 She married Jess E. Evans on December 25, 1920 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,7 Mary Beulah Gearheart died on February 20, 1988 at Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri, at age 85.5,3,4 She Beulah Evans, 85, of Route 3, Box 464, Bluefield, died Saturday in a Joplin, Mo., hospital. Born in Duhring, she was a daughter of the late James and Jocie Cole Gearheart. She had been a resident of the Bluefield area most of her life. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Duhring. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess E. Evans, a daughter, Carol Evans, and three sons, Ernest Evans, Bamform Evans and Jack Evans. Survivors: six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bluewell. on February 24, 1988.4
Family | Jess E. Evans b. October 23, 1890, d. September 16, 1953 |
Marriage* | Mary Beulah Gearheart married Jess E. Evans on December 25, 1920 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,7 |
Children |
Citations
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beulah Evans obituary in the Feb 24, 1988 edition.
- [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Evans-Gearheart marriage record.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Jess Evans obituary in the Sep 18, 1953 edition.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ernest Kirkwood Evans obituary in the Jul 13, 1973 edition.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Jack Blake Evans obituary in the Jul 7, 1964 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carol Jean Evans death certificate.
James Joseph Gearheart1,2,3
M, b. October 10, 1907, d. February 15, 1960
Father | James Montague Gearheart1,4,5 b. February 18, 1877, d. March 31, 1938 |
Mother | Nancy Josephine "Nannie" "Josie" Cole1,4,6,5 b. October 4, 1875, d. June 18, 1962 |
James Joseph Gearheart was buried at King Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5 He was born on October 10, 1907 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5 He died on February 15, 1960 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 52.3,5
Citations
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S2331] King Cemetery, Mercer Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=gearheart&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=49461054&CRid=78877&df=all&
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Joseph Gearheart death certificate.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Viola Virginia Gearheart1,2,3
F, b. August 22, 1918, d. May 1, 1954
Father | James Montague Gearheart2,1,4 b. February 18, 1877, d. March 31, 1938 |
Mother | Nancy Josephine "Nannie" "Josie" Cole2,1,4,3 b. October 4, 1875, d. June 18, 1962 |
Viola Virginia Gearheart was buried at King Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,3 Her married name was Proffitt.4 She married Unknown Proffitt.4,3 Viola Virginia Gearheart was born on August 22, 1918 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 She died on May 1, 1954 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 35.4,3 She Mrs. Viola Gearheart Proffitt, 40 (actually 35), of Goodwill, died at Bluefield Sanitarium Saturday night following a brief illness. Services will be held at Cravens Funeral Home Tuesday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Lloyd Stidom will officiate. Interment will follow in King Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Josie Gearheart; two sisters, Mrs. William Schrader of Goodwill and Mrs. Jess Evans of Boissevain, Va; two brothers, Dan (actually Van) Gearheart and James Gearheart, both of Goodwill. on May 3, 1954.3
Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Viola Proffitt obituary in the May 3, 1954 edition.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Biela Virginia Proffitt death certificate.
William Van Gearheart1,2
M, b. October 9, 1910, d. August 5, 1957
Father | James Montague Gearheart1,2 b. February 18, 1877, d. March 31, 1938 |
Mother | Nancy Josephine "Nannie" "Josie" Cole1,2 b. October 4, 1875, d. June 18, 1962 |
William Van Gearheart was buried at King Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on October 9, 1910 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2 He married Elizabeth Marie "Lizzy" Rose on October 25, 1933 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 William Van Gearheart died on August 5, 1957 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 46.2
Family | Elizabeth Marie "Lizzy" Rose b. July 11, 1914, d. January 8, 1997 |
Marriage* | William Van Gearheart married Elizabeth Marie "Lizzy" Rose on October 25, 1933 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S2331] King Cemetery, Mercer Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=gearheart&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=49461054&CRid=78877&df=all&
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gearheart-Rose marriage record.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S1713] News Journal, The, From the James E. Gearheart, Sr. obituary in the May 3, 2000 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Jettie Mae Nicewander obituary.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
Twyla N. Light1,2
F, b. September 19, 1921, d. June 14, 2008
Father | Virgil A. Light1,3 b. January 10, 1895, d. May, 1970 |
Mother | Mary Bernard1,3 |
Twyla N. Light was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Eastpoint, Baltimore Co., Maryland.2 Her married name was Lynas.2 She married Thomas R. Lynas Jr.2 Twyla N. Light was born on September 19, 1921 at West Virginia.1,4 She died on June 14, 2008 at Maryland at age 86.4,2 She On June 14, 2008, TWYLA N. (nee Light); beloved wife of the late Thomas L. Lynas, Jr., devoted mother of Donn A., Michael W., and Richard V. Lynas; dear sister of Betty Rappold, Don Light, Patricia Mattox and the late Georgia Hoffman and Dougi Light. Also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue, on Tuesday at 10 A.M. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, 3-5 and 7-9 P.M. on June 16, 2008.2
Family | Thomas R. Lynas Jr. b. September 13, 1921, d. December 31, 1996 |
Marriage* | Twyla N. Light married Thomas R. Lynas Jr.2 |
Children |
Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Twyla N. Lynas obituary in the Jul 16, 2008 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Donald Gene "Don" Light1,2
M, b. August 26, 1926, d. May 3, 2011
Father | Virgil A. Light1,3 b. January 10, 1895, d. May, 1970 |
Mother | Mary Bernard1,3 |
Donald Gene "Don" Light was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Eastpoint, Baltimore Co., Maryland.2 He married Mary Garvey.2 Donald Gene "Don" Light was born on August 26, 1926 at Ohio.1,4 He died on May 3, 2011 at Maryland at age 84.4,2 He On May 3, 2011, Donald Gene Light, beloved husband of the late Mary Light (nee Garvey); devoted father of Thomas Light, Donna O'Mailey and her husband Jack and Marianne Wenger and her husband John; dear brother of Betty Balcer; loving grandfather of Kurt, Shane, Laura, Lindsay, Summer, Holly and Travis and great-grandfather of Luke. Friends may call at the Cvach/Rosedale Funeral Home, 1211 Chesaco Avenue, on Thursday, 3-5 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service Friday, 10:30 AM, from the funeral home. Interment Oaklawn Cemetery. on May 4, 2011.2
Family | Mary Garvey |
Marriage* | Donald Gene "Don" Light married Mary Garvey.2 |
Children |
Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Donald Gene Light obituary in the May 4, 2011 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.