Person Page - 1875

     Minnie Garbet was born circa 1877 at West Virginia.² As of April 16, 1924,her married name was Goad.¹ She married Preston Jackson Goad on April 16, 1924 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     James Harmon Hale was buried at Hale Family Cemetery, Red Oak Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 10, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Hettie Beatrice Nichols, daughter of Rufus Samuel Nichols and Mamie Katherine "Mae/May" Collins, on May 1, 1973 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2 James Harmon Hale died on November 25, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.³

     James T. Hancock was born in May, 1920 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ He married Rubie Irene Nichols, daughter of Rufus Samuel Nichols and Mamie Katherine "Mae/May" Collins, on March 16, 1949 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.¹ James T. Hancock and Rubie Irene Nichols were divorced on December 18, 1972 at Patrick Co., Virginia.¹

     Cherie Roseanne Bailey was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-80-7583.⁵ She was born on December 2, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,4,6 As of June 13, 1971,her married name was Keller.⁶ She married Paul Richard Keller on June 13, 1971 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁶ Cherie Roseanne Bailey and Paul Richard Keller were divorced on July 8, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ As of August 9, 1987,her married name was Leary.⁴ Cherie Roseanne Bailey married Robert Steven "Bob" Leary on August 9, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Cherie Roseanne Bailey died on September 16, 2004 at Virginia at age 51.^3,5 She Cherie Roseanne Leary, 51, of Salem, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 16, 2004. She was born in Roanoke and was an area resident for most of her life. She was a member of Green Ridge Baptist Church and a conscientious blood donor for the American Red Cross for many years. She had a great love for her family and her beloved dogs, Angel and Cotton. She is preceded in death by her father, John Earl Bailey, Sr. and grandmother, Mary Gearheart. Surviving family include her very loving husband, Robert (Bob) S. Leary; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Russell Decker; beloved grandson, Brandon Decker; mother, Barbara Bailey; brother, John Earl Bailey, Jr; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Bob Wiley; mother-in-law, Dorothy G. Leary; and several nieces, nephews and extended family. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2004, 2 p.m. at Green Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Palmer officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross, Roanoke Valley Chapter, 352 Church Ave., SW, Roanoke, Va., 24016. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. 389-5441. on September 20, 2004.³

     Barry Lynn Carr was born on October 6, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Patty Jealene Wray on July 24, 1971 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Barry Lynn Carr and Patty Jealene Wray were divorced on July 13, 1987 at Campbell Co., Virginia.⁴ Barry Lynn Carr married Gladys Parra Urueta on April 8, 1995 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia.³ Barry Lynn Carr died on August 31, 2004 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 53.^2,5 He Barry Lynn Carr, 53, passed away Aug. 31, 2004. Born in Roanoke, Va. on Oct. 6, 1950, he was the son of the late Irby and Maryleen Carr. Mr. Carr served in the U.S Army and was a correctional officer for 16 years with the Mecklenburg Institution, Unit 4 and Unit 23 and currently with St. Bridges Correctional Center. He is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Gladys P. Carr of Virginia Beach; daughter, Sherry; brother, Carley Lee Carr and wife Alice of Roanoke, Va; stepchildren, Monica Shelton and husband Jamie, Maria Urueta, Mercedes Farmer, Marina Urueta, Martha Urueta and Enrique Eduardo Urueta; and stepgrandchildren, Fallon and Kimberly Farmer and Jamie Leigh Shelton. Services will be private. on September 5, 2004.⁵

     Lewis Edward McGhee was born on December 28, 1925 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on October 13, 1926 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 233-22-9232.⁶ Robert Eugene Shepherd was buried at Springfield Township Cemetery, 7620 Airport Highway, Holland, Lucas Co., Ohio.⁷ He married Helen Annie Lavender.^8,7 Robert Eugene Shepherd was born on August 18, 1917 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,7,3 He died on September 24, 1974 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 57.^6,8,7,4

     Albert Hoge "Buster" "Buss" Shepherd was buried at Lake Township Cemetery, Walbridge, Wood Co., Ohio.^10,5 He and Elizabeth Louise Bailey were divorced.^11,12 Albert Hoge "Buster" "Buss" Shepherd married Evelyn B. Childress.^5,13 Albert Hoge "Buster" "Buss" Shepherd was born on December 31, 1925 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,5,14,15 He married Elizabeth Louise Bailey on December 5, 1946 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^11,2 Albert Hoge "Buster" "Buss" Shepherd married Celeste Genevieve Dando on March 23, 1991 at Seminole Co., Florida.³ Albert Hoge "Buster" "Buss" Shepherd died on November 2, 2011 at Perrysburg, Wood Co., Ohio, at age 85.^10,5,14,15 He Albert H. Shepherd, age 85, of Walbridge, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at Perrysburg Care and Rehab Center. He was born on December 31, 1925, in Bluefield, West Virginia, to Joseph and Eva Shepherd. Albert served our country in WWII in the US Navy and later served in the Air Force. He worked for Toledo Truck tubes and enjoyed spending time outside shining up his cars. Albert is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn (Childress); daughters, Patricia (Dennis) Green of Florida, Virginia Perez of Florida, Susan Hamilton of Oregon, Ohio, Iris Leigh Proffitt of West Virginia; son, Daniel Shepherd; sister, Susan Holly of Virginia; and brother, Wade Shepherd of Michigan; 12 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and some great great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cecile Annette Shepherd; 2 sisters; 4 brothers; and 4 grand children. Burial will follow in Lake Township Cemetery. on November 4, 2011.⁵

     Dorothy Irene Shepherd was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,6 Her Social Security Number was 233-40-5227.⁷ She was born on September 29, 1928 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of Sep 9, 1928.^6,7 As of June 5, 1947,her married name was Wright.⁴ She married Frank Edward Wright Jr. on June 5, 1947 at Bland Co., Virginia.^2,6,4 Dorothy Irene Shepherd died on August 20, 2009 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^6,7 She Dorothy Irene Wright, 80, of Rt. 5 Box 451-C Bluefield, W.Va. passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at the Maples Nursing Home in Bluefield, W.Va. Dorothy was born on September 29, 1928 in West Virginia to the late Joseph Shepherd and Eva McGhee Shepherd. She was a member of the Mowels Chapel Church and had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Edward Wright, Jr. Left to cherish her memory is two sons, Billy Wright and wife Frances of Statesville, N.C., and Eddie Wright of Bluefield, W.Va; three daughters, Janet Gail Johnson and husband Danny of Bluefield, W.Va., Karen Rasi and husband Jerry of War, W.Va., and Clara Jane Bourne and husband Jim of Bluefield, W.Va; two brothers, Buster Shepherd of Ohio and Wade Shepherd of Michigan; one sister, Susie Holly of Charlottesville, Va; twelve grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, W.Va. on August 20, 2009.⁶

     Infant Female Shepherd was buried at Green Valley Cemetery, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on December 11, 1921 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on December 11, 1921 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     William Shawn Shepherd was buried at Green Valley Cemetery, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on December 18, 1923 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on March 1, 1930 at Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 6; Died in an automobile accident.¹

     Betty Ann Shepherd was buried at Green Valley Cemetery, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on October 14, 1937 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on February 3, 1938 at Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia; Died of whooping cough.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 234-40-8486.⁴ Helen Annie Lavender was buried at Springfield Township Cemetery, 7620 Airport Highway, Holland, Lucas Co., Ohio.³ Her married name was Shepherd.¹ She married Robert Eugene Shepherd, son of Joseph Matthew "Joe" Shepherd and Eva Mae McGhee.^1,3 Helen Annie Lavender was born on August 18, 1918 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 She died on July 7, 1996 at Maumee, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 77.^2,4

     Elizabeth Louise Bailey was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She and Albert Hoge "Buster" "Buss" Shepherd were divorced.^1,4 Elizabeth Louise Bailey was born on June 10, 1930 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,6,5 As of December 5, 1946,her married name was Shepherd.³ She married Albert Hoge "Buster" "Buss" Shepherd, son of Joseph Matthew "Joe" Shepherd and Eva Mae McGhee, on December 5, 1946 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Elizabeth Louise Bailey married Preston Herman Shepherd, son of Joseph Matthew "Joe" Shepherd and Eva Mae McGhee, on November 4, 1957 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of 1970,her married name was White.⁷ Elizabeth Louise Bailey married Linwood Clay White in 1970 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.⁷ Elizabeth Louise Bailey and Preston Herman Shepherd were divorced on May 28, 1970 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.⁸ Elizabeth Louise Bailey and Linwood Clay White were divorced on July 24, 1972 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.⁸ Elizabeth Louise Bailey married Preston Herman Shepherd, son of Joseph Matthew "Joe" Shepherd and Eva Mae McGhee, on January 20, 1993 at Collier Co., Florida.^2,1 Elizabeth Louise Bailey died on April 24, 2012 at Florida at age 81.^6,5

     His Social Security Number was 234-40-5524.³ Frank Edward Wright Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on June 23, 1928 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Dorothy Irene Shepherd, daughter of Joseph Matthew "Joe" Shepherd and Eva Mae McGhee, on June 5, 1947 at Bland Co., Virginia.^6,2,5 Frank Edward Wright Jr. died on August 20, 1998 at West Virginia at age 70.³