Lonnie Gene Palmer1,2

M, b. November 6, 1941, d. May 2, 1967
FatherArchie Edward Palmer1,3,2 b. December 10, 1913, d. October 11, 1959
MotherNannie Bell "Nan" Hall1,3,2 b. August 22, 1922, d. April 4, 2006
     Lonnie Gene Palmer was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 He was born on November 6, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 He died on May 2, 1967 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 25.2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Nan B. Palmer Basham obituary in the Apr 6, 2006 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Ann Palmer Sweeney obituary in the Jun 24, 2022 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Doris Ann Palmer1,2,3

F, b. February 12, 1943, d. June 22, 2022
FatherArchie Edward Palmer1,2 b. December 10, 1913, d. October 11, 1959
MotherNannie Bell "Nan" Hall1,2 b. August 22, 1922, d. April 4, 2006
     Doris Ann Palmer and Gregory York "Greg" Musselman were divorced.2 Doris Ann Palmer was born on February 12, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5 As of December 24, 1960,her married name was Sweeney.5 She married Edward Leon "Ed" Sweeney on December 24, 1960 at Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.2,5 Doris Ann Palmer and Edward Leon "Ed" Sweeney were divorced on May 12, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 As of October 14, 2000,her married name was Musselman.2,5 Doris Ann Palmer married Gregory York "Greg" Musselman on October 14, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,5 Doris Ann Palmer died on June 22, 2022 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.2 She Doris Ann Palmer Sweeney, February 12, 1943 - June 22, 2022. Doris Ann Palmer Sweeney, of Salem, Virginia, lost her ten-year battle with Parkinson's Disease, but entered into heaven on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Doris was born in Montgomery County, Virginia, to Archiebald and Nanniebell Palmer. She graduated from William Fleming High School, attended Virginia Western Community College, and retired from Rish Equipment in Salem, Virginia. Doris was a strong and independent woman. She loved animals and traveling, especially to Arizona, and had a wonderful sense of humor. Doris was predeceased by her parents, a brother, Lonnie Palmer; her former husband, Gregory Y. Musselman; and a niece, Sandy Palmer. She leaves behind a daughter, Tammy (Avery) Blankenship of Bluffton, S.C; son, Michael (Debra) Sweeney of New Castle, VA; granddaughters, Sara Sell (Brad Cason) of Redmond, Ore., Tiffany Sweeney of Salem, Va., and Melissa (Skyler) Minnick of Radford, Va; great-granddaughter, June Cason of Redmond, Ore; brother, Edward R. (Margaret) Palmer of Chandler, Ariz; niece and nephew, Cindy Herst and Ron Palmer of Arizona; good friends, Linda Heninger and Sara Moran of Salem, Va; and former husband and friend, Ed Sweeney of Salem, Va. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of the Joseph C. Thomas Center in Salem and to the Good Samaritan Hospice for their wonderful support and care. on June 24, 2022.2

Family 1

Edward Leon "Ed" Sweeney
Marriage*She married Edward Leon "Ed" Sweeney on December 24, 1960 at Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.2,5 
Divorce* Doris Ann Palmer and Edward Leon "Ed" Sweeney were divorced on May 12, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Children
  • Tammy Lynne Sweeney1,2,5
  • Michael Edward Sweeney1,2,5

Family 2

Gregory York "Greg" Musselman b. September 4, 1947, d. October 9, 2019
Divorce*Doris Ann Palmer and Gregory York "Greg" Musselman were divorced.2 
Marriage* Doris Ann Palmer married Gregory York "Greg" Musselman on October 14, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Nan B. Palmer Basham obituary in the Apr 6, 2006 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Ann Palmer Sweeney obituary in the Jun 24, 2022 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Gregory York "Greg" Musselman1,2,3,4

M, b. September 4, 1947, d. October 9, 2019
     Gregory York "Greg" Musselman and Doris Ann Palmer were divorced.2 Gregory York "Greg" Musselman Gregory Musselman, Salem, Virginia, September 4, 1947 - October 9, 2019. Gregory York Musselman, 72, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Survivors and arrangements will be announced at a later date.4 He was born on September 4, 1947.4 He married Doris Ann Palmer, daughter of Archie Edward Palmer and Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall, on October 14, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Gregory York "Greg" Musselman died on October 9, 2019 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.4

Family

Doris Ann Palmer b. February 12, 1943, d. June 22, 2022
Divorce*He and Doris Ann Palmer were divorced.2 
Marriage* Gregory York "Greg" Musselman married Doris Ann Palmer, daughter of Archie Edward Palmer and Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall, on October 14, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Nan B. Palmer Basham obituary in the Apr 6, 2006 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Ann Palmer Sweeney obituary in the Jun 24, 2022 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Gregory York Musselman obituary.

Bertie Kate Martin1

F, b. July 13, 1920, d. September 21, 2011
     Bertie Kate Martin was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on July 13, 1920 at Virginia.1,2 As of September 1, 1956,her married name was Hall.3 She married Brainard William Hall, son of Leonard Hamilton Hall and Jessie Bell "Josie" Price, on September 1, 1956 at Chester Co., South Carolina.1,3 Bertie Kate Martin died on September 21, 2011 at Virginia at age 91.1,2 She Bertie Kate Martin Hall, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. She was born on July 13, 1920, to John R. and Nannie Kate Martin. She was the sweetest, dearest, most precious mother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Brainard William Hall; and a brother, James Oliver Martin. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Ann Helvey and husband, Everett, Kay Francis Reynolds and husband, Jack, Carol Sue Acord and husband, Tim, and Sandra Darlene Knowles and husband, Larry; grandchildren, Tina Williams, Garry Helvey, Nicole Reynolds, Shane Reynolds, Andrew Hodge, Justin Hodge, Katie Acord, and Micah Acord; 10 great-grandchildren; two great- great- grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Roy Lee Martin; and one sister, Ruth Lois Arey; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 23, 2011, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. The Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2011, at the Faith Christian Church, Christiansburg, with Pastor Jones Oliver, Mr. Billy Swain, and Mr. Micah Acord officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. She loved unconditionally, was completely unselfish and she and her husband were faithful members for 60 years to Alleghany Church of Christ/Faith Christian Church of Christ. We are waiting anxiously to see you again. on September 23, 2011.1

Family

Brainard William Hall b. September 4, 1918, d. November 16, 2006
Marriage*She married Brainard William Hall, son of Leonard Hamilton Hall and Jessie Bell "Josie" Price, on September 1, 1956 at Chester Co., South Carolina.1,3 
Children
  • Shirley Ann Hall1
  • Kay Francis Hall1
  • Carol Sue Hall1,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertie Kate Martin Hall obituary in the Sep 23, 2011 edition.
  2. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery Co., 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=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  3. [S8110] South Carolina Department of Archives and History, South Carolina, County Marriage Records, 1907-2000.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lillian Gladys Erickson1,2,3

F, b. June 19, 1909, d. June 12, 2005
     Lillian Gladys Erickson was buried at Lodge Grass Cemetery, Lodge Grass, Big Horn Co., Montana.4 Her Social Security Number was 517-70-2063.5 She was born on June 19, 1909 at Warner, Alberta, Canada.5,2,3,4 As of June 21, 1927,her married name was Chatham.1 She married Luther Holiday Chatham, son of Ira Lynn "Harry" Chatham and Martha Mathilda Cooper, on June 21, 1927 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.1,2,4 Lillian Gladys Erickson died on June 12, 2005 at Hardin, Big Horn Co., Montana, at age 95.5,3,4 She LODGE GRASS - Lillian Gladys Chatham, longtime Lodge Grass area resident passed away Sunday, June 12, 2005, in the Big Horn County Memorial Hospital. She was born June 19, 1909, in Warner, Alberta, Canada, a daughter August and Caroline Erickson. She moved with her parents to numerous railraod locations as she grew up and attended schools, before settling in the Billings area. Lillian married Luther Chatham on June 21, 1927, in Billings and the couple made their home on Rotten Grass Creek near Lodge Grass. They farmed and ranched on the creek until Mr. Chatham's death in 1970. She remained on the home place until moving to Heritage Acres in 2002. She was very proud of her yard and her beautiful flower garden. She often fed birds, squirrels and the occasional bear and deer which wandered through her yard. She was a member of the Baptist church, was a charter member of the Lodge Grass Grandmother's Club and the Big Horn County Cowbells. Her parents; daughter, Barbara Grossman; son, Richard (Dick) Chatham; granddaughter, Joanne Forney; sisters, Alice Erickson and Edith Chatham; brothers, Roy, Clarence and Lawrence Erickson; and sons-in-law, Mick Stevens and George Grossman, preceded Lillian in death. Survivors include her daughter, Janet Stevens of Lodge Grass; her grandchildren, Debra Schaak, Carolyn McCleary, Susan Stevens and Michael (Lisa) Stevens, Terry (Peter) Kund, Brenda (Dwayne) Newfeld, Brian (Leslie) Grossman, Connie (Bruce) Lowe, Sheri, Rachel and Richard (Renee) Chatham; 26 greatgrandchildren; seven great-greatgrandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Chatham; several nieces and nephews and a special niece, Jean (Dick) Gregory. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff and administration of the Heritage Acres Nursing Home for all of their loving care. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, in the Bullis Funeral ChapeL Cremation will follow in the services. Private inurnment will be held in the Lodge Grass Cemetery. on June 15, 2005.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 173, District 13, Lodge Grass and Crow Indian Reservation, Big Horn Co., Montana6
1940Dwelling 8, District 2-15, Lodge Grass, Big Horn Co., Montana7

Family

Luther Holiday Chatham b. October 9, 1902, d. October 14, 1970
Marriage*Lillian Gladys Erickson married Luther Holiday Chatham, son of Ira Lynn "Harry" Chatham and Martha Mathilda Cooper, on June 21, 1927 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Luther H. Chatham obituary in the Oct 16, 1970 edition.
  2. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  3. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  4. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Lillian Gladys Chatham obituary in the Jun 15, 2005 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Richard L. Chatham obituary in the Jun 16, 1978 edition.
  9. [S7001] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Index, 1870-1986.
  10. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Barbara Chatham Grossman obituary in the Jul 29, 1978 edition.

Richard Lee "Dick" Chatham1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 21, 1929, d. June 14, 1978
FatherLuther Holiday Chatham1,2,6,3,4 b. October 9, 1902, d. October 14, 1970
MotherLillian Gladys Erickson1,2,6,3,4 b. June 19, 1909, d. June 12, 2005
     His Social Security Number was 516-44-5477.7 Richard Lee "Dick" Chatham was born on April 21, 1929 at Hardin, Big Horn Co., Montana.7,4 He married Mary Louise George on May 16, 1952 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.4,5,8 Richard Lee "Dick" Chatham died on June 14, 1978 at Miles City, Custer Co., Montana, at age 49.9,4 He LODGE GRASS - Richard L. "Dick" Chatham, who was a 4-H leader for 10 years and a life member of the American Rifle Association, lived most of his life on a ranch at Rotten Grass Creek, west of Lodge Grass. He enjoyed working with youths, hunting and fishing. Mr. Chatham, 49, died of cancer Wednesday in the VA Hospital in Miles City after a long illness. Born in Hardin, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther H. Chatham, he married Mary Lou George in 1952 at Casper, Wyo. A veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife and a son, Richard, of Lodge Grass; four daughters, Rachel and Joanne, both of Hardin, Connie of Gallatin Gateway, and Sherri of Bozeman; his mother, Mrs. Lillian Chatham of Lodge Grass; and two sisters, Mrs. Mick Stevens of Lodge Grass, and Mrs. Barbara Grossman of Burbank, Calif. Mr. Chatham's adopted family, by Crow custom, included Larry and Barbara Whiteman and Martin and Phyllis Spotted Horse, all of Lodge Grass, and Carl and Vera Pease of Pryor Star Route, Billings. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Lodge Grass Baptist Mission Church. Cremation is planned with Bullis Mortuary of Hardin in charge. on June 16, 1978.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 173, District 13, Lodge Grass and Crow Indian Reservation, Big Horn Co., Montana1
1940Dwelling 8, District 2-15, Lodge Grass, Big Horn Co., Montana6

Family

Mary Louise George
Marriage*Richard Lee "Dick" Chatham married Mary Louise George on May 16, 1952 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.4,5,8 
Children
  • Rachel Chatham4,8
  • Connie Chatham4,8
  • Sherri Chatham4,8
  • Joanne Chatham+4,8 b. July 4, 1957, d. January 24, 2004
  • Richard Lee Chatham II10,8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Luther H. Chatham obituary in the Oct 16, 1970 edition.
  3. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Lillian Gladys Chatham obituary in the Jun 15, 2005 edition.
  4. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Richard L. Chatham obituary in the Jun 16, 1978 edition.
  5. [S9302] Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming, Marriage Records, 1941-1966.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Joanne Marie Forney obituary in the Jan 27, 2004 edition.
  9. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  10. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.