Joseph David Gunter1,2
M, b. June 10, 1904, d. July 21, 1905
Father | John William Gunter1,2 b. May 6, 1845, d. February 23, 1904 |
Mother | Ruhama Ann DeWeese1,2 b. August 24, 1859, d. December 31, 1935 |
Joseph David Gunter was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3 He was born on June 10, 1904 at Clear Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 He died on July 21, 1905 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 1.1
Citations
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
- [S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
- [S1146] Palmer Wilson, Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV.
Luther Steward McGhee1
M, b. September 30, 1897, d. May 30, 1955
Luther Steward McGhee was buried at North East Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., Maryland.2 He was born on September 30, 1897 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he lists his birth date as Sep 30, 1898.3,4,1,5 He married Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter, daughter of John William Gunter and Ruhama Ann DeWeese, on December 8, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5,6 Luther Steward McGhee died on May 30, 1955 at age 57.3
Family | Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter b. October 7, 1894, d. September 12, 1971 |
Marriage* | Luther Steward McGhee married Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter, daughter of John William Gunter and Ruhama Ann DeWeese, on December 8, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5,6 |
Children |
Citations
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S4952] North East United Methodist Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McGhee-Gunter marriage record.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carla Gunter McGhee obituary in the Sep 13, 1971 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S4555] Crouch Funeral Home, online http://www.crouchfuneralhome.com, From the Archie Luther McGhee obituary.
Archie Luther McGhee1,2
M, b. February 6, 1923, d. June 30, 2007
Father | Luther Steward McGhee3,4,5,1,6 b. September 30, 1897, d. May 30, 1955 |
Mother | Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter3,4,5,1,6 b. October 7, 1894, d. September 12, 1971 |
His Social Security Number was 236-24-6677.7 Archie Luther McGhee Archie Luther McGhee, 84 of Willow Grove, PA, formerly of North East and Elkton, died Saturday, June 30, 2007 at home. Born in Beckley, WV, on February 6, 1923, he was the son of the late Luther S. and the late Carlie Gunther McGhee. Mr. McGhee was the husband of 59 years to Janet Ruth Brackett McGhee of Willow Grove, PA. He retired from the U.S. Navy, and as an Air Conditioning Refrigeration Mechanic at Perry Point VA. He spent 20 years in Submarine Service during World War II, serving in combat in the South Pacific. A resident of Cecil County for over 60 years, he was a lifetime member of North East Fire Co. and the NARFE; and a member of the First Baptist Church of North East, during which time he served as Chaplain at Cecil County Detention Center. He loved soul winning and crabbing. In addition to his loving wife, survivors include his children: Edward McGhee and his wife Marilyn of Lima, OH; Kathy Miller and her husband Skip of Elkton, MD; Robert McGhee of Elkton, MD; Ginni Takeuchi and her husband Tad of Willow Grove, PA; Cindy Horsman and her husband John of Greenwood, DE, Sandy McGhee of Milford, DE and Jerry McGhee of VA; also one sister: Juliann Brown of North East, MD; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of North East, 206 Mechanics Valley Road, North East, MD, where family and friends may call from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Rev. Dr. Stephen D. Hokuf will officiate. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Elkton, MD.1 He was buried at Union Cemetery, Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.1,2 He was born on February 6, 1923 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,7,1,2 He married Janet Ruth Bracket on March 4, 1948.3,1 Archie Luther McGhee died on June 30, 2007 at Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, at age 84.7,1,2
Family | Janet Ruth Bracket |
Marriage* | Archie Luther McGhee married Janet Ruth Bracket on March 4, 1948.3,1 |
Children |
Citations
- [S4555] Crouch Funeral Home, online http://www.crouchfuneralhome.com, From the Archie Luther McGhee obituary.
- [S10266] Union Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carla Gunter McGhee obituary in the Sep 13, 1971 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.
Julia Ann "Julie" McGhee1,2,3,4
F, b. June 1, 1927, d. February 5, 2012
Father | Luther Steward McGhee5,1,6,4 b. September 30, 1897, d. May 30, 1955 |
Mother | Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter5,1,6,4 b. October 7, 1894, d. September 12, 1971 |
Julia Ann "Julie" McGhee was buried at North East United Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., Maryland.2,3 She was born on June 1, 1927 at West Virginia.5,2 As of November 26, 1949,her married name was Brown.7 She married Robert Mitchell Brown on November 26, 1949.7,1 Julia Ann "Julie" McGhee died on February 5, 2012 at Milford, Sussex Co., Delaware, at age 84.2,3 She Julia Ann McGhee Brown, age 84, of Milford, DE, formerly of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012. Funeral service will be held 10 am, Saturday, February 11, at First Baptist Church of North East, 206 Mechanics Valley Road, North East, MD, where visitation will begin at 9 am. Interment will follow in North East Methodist Cemetery, North East. on February 7, 2012.3
Family | Robert Mitchell Brown b. October 7, 1924, d. December 8, 1988 |
Marriage* | Julia Ann "Julie" McGhee married Robert Mitchell Brown on November 26, 1949.7,1 |
Citations
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carla Gunter McGhee obituary in the Sep 13, 1971 edition.
- [S4952] North East United Methodist Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Julia Ann McGhee Brown obituary in the Feb 7, 2012 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S4555] Crouch Funeral Home, online http://www.crouchfuneralhome.com, From the Archie Luther McGhee obituary.
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
Robert Mitchell Brown1,2
M, b. October 7, 1924, d. December 8, 1988
Robert Mitchell Brown was buried at North East United Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., Maryland.2 His Social Security Number was 220-12-7320.3 He was born on October 7, 1924 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.3,1 He married Julia Ann "Julie" McGhee, daughter of Luther Steward McGhee and Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter, on November 26, 1949.4,5 Robert Mitchell Brown died on December 8, 1988 at age 64.4
Family | Julia Ann "Julie" McGhee b. June 1, 1927, d. February 5, 2012 |
Marriage* | He married Julia Ann "Julie" McGhee, daughter of Luther Steward McGhee and Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter, on November 26, 1949.4,5 |
Citations
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S4952] North East United Methodist Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carla Gunter McGhee obituary in the Sep 13, 1971 edition.
Margie Evelyn Minor1,2,3,4
F, b. March 14, 1923, d. November 10, 2016
Margie Evelyn Minor Margie Minor Prosser (March 14, 1923 - November 10, 2016). Born in Virginia, one of twelve children of Tivis and Effie Minor, she was predeceased by her husband, James J. Prosser, and her grandson, John Robert Whitmore. She is survived by her children, Carolyn Whitmore, James Joseph Prosser, Jr., and Linda (Michael) Albright, grandchildren Susan Whitmore, Linda Whitmore-Ash, and Sean (Hailee) Sanders; Great grandchildren Davis Whitmore, Johnathan Whitmore, Carolynn Whitmore, Casey Ash, Catherine Whitmore, Carrie Ash, and William Sanders. She was the office manager of The Bush Foundation of Minnesota (a non-profit charity), treasurer of The Pilot Club of Miami (a professional women's charity group), treasurer of the Thomas Minor Society (a genealogical research origination), plus she partnered with her husband in establishing one of the country's foremost industrial cleaning companies. In 1947, Margie won the Miss Southern West Virginia beauty pageant (a stepping stone to the Miss West Virginia pageant). She attended Marshall College (University) of Huntington, WV where she met her husband and they were married in 1950. Margie and Jim moved with their growing family from Huntington to Pittsburg, PA, back to Huntington, then to Jacksonville, FL, ST Paul, MN, Miami, FL, and then to retirement in PT ST Lucie, FL. In PT ST Lucie, Margie again assisted Jim in the management of the UDT/SEAL Museum (celebrating WWII Frogmen to today's SEAL warriors). Margie was a common sight around her neighborhood lending a helping hand to neighbors in their time of need. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church. In cooperation with her physician, physical therapist and trainer Margie helped produce and star in physical training program for the elderly at the age of 91. At the same time she also became well known for her basketball capabilities. She will be missed by her family, friends, neighbors, and extended church group. Interment next to her beloved husband, Jim, will take place at South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth, Florida.4 She was buried at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 S. State Road 7, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., Florida.4 She was born on March 14, 1923 at Imboden, Wise Co., Virginia.2,3,4 As of June 8, 1941,her married name was Davis.2 She married Charles Lacy Davis, son of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, on June 8, 1941 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,1,2,6 Margie Evelyn Minor died on November 10, 2016 at Stuart, Martin Co., Florida, at age 93.4
Family | Charles Lacy Davis b. June 19, 1918, d. May 7, 1942 |
Marriage* | She married Charles Lacy Davis, son of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, on June 8, 1941 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,1,2,6 |
Child |
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Citations
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robert Lacy Davis death certifiacte.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Minor marriage record.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S10787] Treasure Coast Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.treasurecoastseawinds.com, From the Margie Minor Prosser obituary.
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Lacy Davis obituary in the May 8, 1942 edition.
Calvin Lloyd “Callie” Bloom1,2
M, b. April 18, 1896, d. September 5, 1967
Calvin Lloyd “Callie” Bloom was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.1 Calvin Lloyd “Callie” Bloom was also known as Rev. Claude Clayton Mosier The identity of Rev. Dr. Claude Clayton Mosier was an assumed (and stolen) identity after the death of Calvin's first wife, Georgia (Dalton) Bloom, in 1921 in Tulsa, OK.1,3 He married Willa Ila "Willia" Davis, daughter of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter.4 Calvin Lloyd “Callie” Bloom was born on April 18, 1896 at Indian Territory (Oklahoma).1,2 He died on September 5, 1967 at Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 71.1,3
Family | Willa Ila "Willia" Davis b. May 3, 1920, d. June 28, 1995 |
Marriage* | He married Willa Ila "Willia" Davis, daughter of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter.4 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S2768] Garden of Memories Cemetery, Hillsborough Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSfn=robert&GSby=1887&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=59251660&CRid=72022&df=all&
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
- [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
Clyde Elias Harrelson1,2,3
M, b. May 15, 1901, d. November 25, 1981
Clyde Elias Harrelson was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.2 His Social Security Number was 262-84-0399.4 He was born on May 15, 1901 at Galloway, Polk Co., Florida.4,2,3 He married Willa Ila "Willia" Davis, daughter of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, in January, 1969 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.1,5 Clyde Elias Harrelson died on November 25, 1981 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 80.4,2
Family | Willa Ila "Willia" Davis b. May 3, 1920, d. June 28, 1995 |
Marriage* | He married Willa Ila "Willia" Davis, daughter of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, in January, 1969 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.1,5 |
Citations
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
- [S2768] Garden of Memories Cemetery, Hillsborough Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSfn=robert&GSby=1887&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=59251660&CRid=72022&df=all&
- [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.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
Violet Katherine Davis1,2
F, b. May 7, 1921, d. June 17, 1921
Father | William Isaac Davis3,2 b. August 11, 1894, d. October 21, 1971 |
Mother | Elvira D. Gunter3,2 b. April 4, 1900, d. May 17, 1981 |
Violet Katherine Davis was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on May 7, 1921 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 She died on June 17, 1921 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,2
Citations
- [S1146] Palmer Wilson, Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Violet Katherine Davis death certificate.
- [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Enos Jackson Davis obituary in the Mar 14, 2006 edition.
- [S3213] Mount Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
John William Davis1,2,3
M, b. October 12, 1922, d. November 8, 1923
Father | William Isaac Davis1,3 b. August 11, 1894, d. October 21, 1971 |
Mother | Elvira D. Gunter1,3 b. April 4, 1900, d. May 17, 1981 |
John William Davis was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 He was born on October 12, 1922 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 He died on November 8, 1923 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 1.1,4
Citations
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
- [S1146] Palmer Wilson, Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV.
- [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Enos Jackson Davis obituary in the Mar 14, 2006 edition.
- [S3213] Mount Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
Louise Marie Short1,2,3
F, b. May 11, 1927, d. November 25, 2005
Her Social Security Number was 233-42-0828.4 Louise Marie Short was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,6 She was born on May 11, 1927 at Maynor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,5,4,3,6 As of September 15, 1944,her married name was Davis.1 She married Calvin George Davis, son of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, on September 15, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,5,6 As of circa 1972,her married name was Blankenship.5 Louise Marie Short married John Blankenship circa 1972.5 Louise Marie Short died on November 25, 2005 at West Virginia at age 78.5,4,6 She Louise M. Davis Blankenship, 78, of MacArthur, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, Nov. 25, 2005. Louise was born May 11, 1927, in Beckley. She was the biological daughter of the late Garnett and Carrie Clyburn Short, who passed when she was a toddler, and the adoptive daughter of the late Clarence and Brooke Wright. Louise was a member of the Regular Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She loved gardening and growing beautiful roses. She graduated from Clear Fork High School and worked for Embies and Montgomery Ward. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her first husband, Calvin Davis, and two brothers, Coe Allen and Blaine Wright. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 33 years, John Blankenship; a daughter, Kathy Bowles and husband, Rick, of Aikin, S.C; two sons, Calvin G. Davis and wife, Peggy, of Richlands, Va., and Charles Davis and wife, Nancy, of Beckley; two brothers, James Wright and wife, Ruth, of Charleston and David Wright and wife, Janet, of Beckley; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, with Pastors Jason Knapp and Chris Grimstead officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Tabor Cemetery. Friends may gather with the family 1 p.m. until time of service Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southern West Virginia. on November 26, 2005.5
Family 1 | Calvin George Davis b. October 24, 1923, d. April 15, 1967 |
Marriage* | She married Calvin George Davis, son of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, on September 15, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,5,6 |
Children |
Family 2 | John Blankenship |
Marriage* | Louise Marie Short married John Blankenship circa 1972.5 |
Citations
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Short marriage record.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Calvin George Davis obituary in the Apr 17, 1967 edition.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Louise M. Davis Blankenship obituary in the Nov 26, 2005 edition.
- [S3213] Mount Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Charles William Davis obituary.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Bryant marriage record.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Marcinko marriage record.
Mary Ann Davis1,2,3,4,5,6
F, b. May 24, 1930, d. September 15, 2007
Father | William Isaac Davis1,2,3,4,7,6,8,9 b. August 11, 1894, d. October 21, 1971 |
Mother | Elvira D. Gunter1,2,3,4,7,6,8,9 b. April 4, 1900, d. May 17, 1981 |
Her Social Security Number was 236-44-3670.6 Mary Ann Davis was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8 She was born on May 24, 1930 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3,10,6,8 As of April 20, 1956,her married name was Bava.1,3 She married Tony Bava on April 20, 1956 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3,5 Mary Ann Davis died on September 15, 2007 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.10,8 She BECKLEY -- On Saturday, September, 15, 2007, Mary Ann Bava of Gunter Road, Beckley, passed away at the Doug and Lucy Bowers Hospice House following a long illness. She was 77 years of age. Born Mary Ann Davis on May 24, 1930 at Mt. Tabor, she was one of seven children born to the late William Issac and Elivra Gunter Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Charles, Calvin and Jack Davis and sisters, Ila Harrelson and Frances Loveday. Mary Ann spent her childhood at Mt. Tabor. A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, class of 1948, she attended Concord College where she received a teaching degree. She also held a Master's Degree in Education from the College of Graduate Studies. A dedicated teacher, Mary Ann taught many years at Mabscott Elementary School, retiring from Maxwell Hill Elementary. Mary Ann was a member of the National Education Association, and the Daughters of the Confederacy. She was a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church where she belonged to the Friendship Sunday School Class. In her leisure time she had enjoyed reading and traveling. Her last trip was to Rome and Naples. On April 30, 2006 Mary Ann lost her beloved husband of 50 years, Tony Bava. She was the loving mother of Karen Hudson and her husband Richard of Pounding Mill, Va. and Joseph Bava and his wife Diane of Lady Lake, Fla; the dear grandmother of Sara and Emily, Ashleigh and Jessica; the fond sister of Margaret Lytal of Dubois, Pa; and her sister-in-law, Delores Davis of Huntington. Funeral services will be today (Tuesday) at 4:00 p.m. at the Melton Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Phil Shields officiating. Mary Ann will then be laid to rest by her beloved Tony at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. on September 17, 2007.8
Family | Tony Bava b. January 27, 1922, d. April 30, 2006 |
Marriage* | Mary Ann Davis married Tony Bava on April 20, 1956 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3,5 |
Children |
Citations
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
- [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Enos Jackson Davis obituary in the Mar 14, 2006 edition.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bava-Davis marriage record.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Lacy Davis obituary in the May 8, 1942 edition.
- [S7310] Melton Mortuary & Cremation Center, online meltonmortuary.com, From the Tony Bava obituary.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Calvin George Davis obituary in the Apr 17, 1967 edition.
- [S2246] Princeton Times, From the Mary Ann Bava obituary in the Sep 17, 2007 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.
Tony Bava1,2,3,4
M, b. January 27, 1922, d. April 30, 2006
Tony Bava was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He Tony Bava of Richlands, Va., formerly of Gunter Road, Beckley, died Sunday, April 30, 2006, in Clinchville, Va. Medical Center. He was 84 years of age. The son of Italian immigrants, Tony was one of nine children born to Joseph and Catherine Costanzo Bava. He was born on Jan. 27, 1922, in New Kingston, Pa. Tony spent his childhood at Glen White coming there from New Kingston at the age of 6. A resident of the Mt. Tabor community since 1956, he was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1943. A veteran of World War II, Tony served under General George Patton. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, and the European African Middle Eastern Ribbon. Ton was a retired inspector with WV Department of Highways with 21 years of service. A member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church, he was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. An avid WVU fan, Tony was a member of the Crab Orchard-MacArthur Lions Club. He had been a resident of Richlands the past five years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Clara Dwiggins, Angie Sanders, Francis Caruso, Anna Pannell and Lena Stiner; and three brothers, Sam Pilliteri, John and Charles Bava. Survivors include his beloved wife, Mary Ann Davis Bava, he was the loving father of Karen Hudson and her husband, Richard, of Richlands, and Joseph Bava and his wife, Diane, of Lady Lake, Fla; and the dear grandfather of Sara and Emily Hudson and Ashley Adams and Jessica Bava. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Melton Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. David Brannock officiating. Burial will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Beckley. Military rites will be conducted by the Oak Hill Post 3110 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Friends may call one hour before the service Wednesday at the funeral chapel. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Crab Orchard-MacArthur Lions Club.3 He was born on January 27, 1922 at New Kingstown, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania.2,5,3 He married Mary Ann Davis, daughter of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, on April 20, 1956 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Tony Bava died on April 30, 2006 at Clinchville, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 84.5,3,4,6
Family | Mary Ann Davis b. May 24, 1930, d. September 15, 2007 |
Marriage* | He married Mary Ann Davis, daughter of William Isaac Davis and Elvira D. Gunter, on April 20, 1956 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bava-Davis marriage record.
- [S7310] Melton Mortuary & Cremation Center, online meltonmortuary.com, From the Tony Bava obituary.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S2246] Princeton Times, From the Mary Ann Bava obituary in the Sep 17, 2007 edition.
Frances Bell Davis1,2,3,4,5
F, b. July 12, 1942, d. July 27, 1989
Father | William Isaac Davis1,6,2,7,8,3,5 b. August 11, 1894, d. October 21, 1971 |
Mother | Elvira D. Gunter1,6,2,7,8,3,5 b. April 4, 1900, d. May 17, 1981 |
Frances Bell Davis was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 232-66-0922.3 She was born on July 12, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,5 As of August 5, 1960,her married name was Loveday.1,2 She married Allen Lee Loveday on August 5, 1960 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 Frances Bell Davis died on July 27, 1989 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 47.3,4,5
Family | Allen Lee Loveday |
Marriage* | She married Allen Lee Loveday on August 5, 1960 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 |
Children |
Citations
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Loveday-Davis marriage record.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Enos Jackson Davis obituary in the Mar 14, 2006 edition.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Calvin George Davis obituary in the Apr 17, 1967 edition.
- [S2246] Princeton Times, From the Mary Ann Bava obituary in the Sep 17, 2007 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Dewey B. Pitzer1,2
M, b. April 4, 1897, d. December 31, 1990
His Social Security Number was 236-05-7958.3 Dewey B. Pitzer was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, 909 Lincoln Road, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama.2 He was born on April 4, 1897.1,3,2 He married Thelma Lois Gunter, daughter of Oliver Jackson Gunter and Zepha Irene Sanders, on December 21, 1940 at Russell, Greenup Co., Kentucky.1 Dewey B. Pitzer died on December 31, 1990 at age 93.1,3,2
Family | Thelma Lois Gunter b. November 23, 1924, d. March 20, 2013 |
Marriage* | He married Thelma Lois Gunter, daughter of Oliver Jackson Gunter and Zepha Irene Sanders, on December 21, 1940 at Russell, Greenup Co., Kentucky.1 |
Citations
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
- [S4953] Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Alfred Plotkin1,2
M, b. May 19, 1916, d. July 21, 2000
Alfred Plotkin was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.2 His Social Security Number was 367-09-0548.3 He was born on May 19, 1916 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1,2,3 He married Thelma Lois Gunter, daughter of Oliver Jackson Gunter and Zepha Irene Sanders, on March 21, 1969.1 Alfred Plotkin died on July 21, 2000 at Venice, Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 84.1,2,3
Family | Thelma Lois Gunter b. November 23, 1924, d. March 20, 2013 |
Marriage* | He married Thelma Lois Gunter, daughter of Oliver Jackson Gunter and Zepha Irene Sanders, on March 21, 1969.1 |
Citations
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
- [S212] Florida National Cemetery, Sumter Co., Florida, online http://www.interment.net/data/us/fl/sumter/flornat/florida%5Fpippou.htm
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Jamsie Eugene Hinkle1,2,3,4,5
M, b. October 15, 1924, d. April 28, 2007
Jamsie Eugene Hinkle was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5 His Social Security Number was 234-28-3809.6 He was born on October 15, 1924 at Ingram Branch, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His marriage license has a birth date of Oct 15, 1923.2,6,3,4 He married Nyla Jean Gunter, daughter of Oliver Jackson Gunter and Zepha Irene Sanders, on January 3, 1945 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 Jamsie Eugene Hinkle died on April 28, 2007 at West Virginia at age 82.6,3 He Jamsie Eugene Hinkle, age 82, of Beaver, formerly of Beckley, went to his heavenly home April 28, 2007. Born Oct. 15, 1924, at Ingram Branch, he was the son of the late Homer H. Hinkle and Belva Hinkle Croft. He was a retired coal miner having worked 30 plus years in the mines at Eccles, W.Va., and at Itmann. He was very active in the UMWA, where he held several positions over the years. He was a WWII Navy veteran serving with the Pacific Fleet on the USS Barnes. He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Victor Doyle Hinkle. He is survived by his be-loved wife of 62 years, Nyla Jean Hinkle of Beaver; a daughter, Patricia Kozlowski of Bradenton, Fla; and a son, Terry L. Hinkle and his wife Deitra of Tucson, Ariz; two brothers, Dallas Hinkle and his wife Sybil of Circleville, Ohio, and Dennis C. Hinkle and his wife Debra of Perrysville, Ohio; five sisters, Columbine Stegall of Youngstown, Fla., Doris M. Weaver of Beckley, Wanda Lee Beaumont and her husband Gerry of Redding, Calif., Arleatha Sweeney and her husband Bobby of Bradley, and Carol Jean Calhoun and her husband James of Beckley also survive him. Four grandchildren, Derek Hinkle and Amber Hinkle of Tucson, Ariz., David Kozlowski of Alameda, Calif., and Timmy Kozlowski of Kalamazoo, Mich; and one great-grandson, Logan Taylor of Tucson, Ariz., also survive him. Our family would like to thank the wonderful nurses at Hospice for care and concern they gave during this difficult time. Also thanks to all his friends and workers at Greystone Village, with a special thank you to the nurses and aides at the Courtyard who gave such loving care during Mr. Hinkle’s illness. Services will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at 1 p.m. at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, with Rev. Harmon Davis and Rev. Robert Barley officiating. Entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Military graveside rites by VFW Post #3110, Oak Hill. Pallbearers will be Michael Eugene Dicuiccio, Michael Gunter, David Sweeney, David Atterson, David Kozlowski, and Danny Treadway. Friends may gather with the family today, May 1, 2007, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley. on May 1, 2007.3
Family | Nyla Jean Gunter b. October 17, 1926, d. April 26, 2013 |
Marriage* | He married Nyla Jean Gunter, daughter of Oliver Jackson Gunter and Zepha Irene Sanders, on January 3, 1945 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hinkle-Gunter marriage record.
- [S798] Register Herald, From the Jamsie Eugene Hinkle obituary in the May 1, 2007 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.
- [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David Eugene Hinkle death record.
Leo Jacobson1
M, b. January 14, 1916, d. July 2, 1992
Leo Jacobson was born on January 14, 1916 at Shrewsberry, Massachusetts.1 He married Beatrice Joy Gunter, daughter of Oliver Jackson Gunter and Zepha Irene Sanders, on November 10, 1956 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 Leo Jacobson died on July 2, 1992 at Venice, Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 76.1
Family | Beatrice Joy Gunter |
Marriage* | He married Beatrice Joy Gunter, daughter of Oliver Jackson Gunter and Zepha Irene Sanders, on November 10, 1956 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 |
Citations
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
William Raymond McGraw1
M, b. January 29, 1928, d. November 9, 1998
William Raymond McGraw was buried at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 233-38-9793.2 He was born on January 29, 1928 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Wanda June Gunter, daughter of Oliver Jackson Gunter and Zepha Irene Sanders, on January 29, 1955 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 William Raymond McGraw died on November 9, 1998 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 70.1,2
Family | Wanda June Gunter |
Marriage* | He married Wanda June Gunter, daughter of Oliver Jackson Gunter and Zepha Irene Sanders, on January 29, 1955 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 |
Citations
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Donald Jackson Gunter1
M, b. January 26, 1933, d. May 16, 1934
Father | Oliver Jackson Gunter1,2 b. June 10, 1904, d. April 8, 1983 |
Mother | Zepha Irene Sanders1,2 b. August 17, 1905, d. May 27, 1978 |
Donald Jackson Gunter was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Died of measles and broncho-pneumonia.1,2,3 He was born on January 26, 1933 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 He died on May 16, 1934 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 1.1
Citations
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Donald J. Gunter death certifiacte.
- [S1146] Palmer Wilson, Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV.
Mona Ruth Gunter1
F, b. June 23, 1934, d. February 4, 1994
Father | Oliver Jackson Gunter1,2 b. June 10, 1904, d. April 8, 1983 |
Mother | Zepha Irene Sanders1,2 b. August 17, 1905, d. May 27, 1978 |
Her Social Security Number was 235-52-4475.3 Mona Ruth Gunter was born on June 23, 1934 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4,3 As of March 1, 1954,her married name was Saykally.1 She married Derrell A. Saykally on March 1, 1954 at Clovis, Curry Co., New Mexico.1 Mona Ruth Gunter died on February 4, 1994 at Venice, Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 59.1,4,3
Family | Derrell A. Saykally |
Marriage* | Mona Ruth Gunter married Derrell A. Saykally on March 1, 1954 at Clovis, Curry Co., New Mexico.1 |
Citations
- [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
- [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.
- [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.