Person Page - 1944

     His Social Security Number was 230-20-5834.⁴ Howard Casey Wilson was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on May 10, 1911 at Henry Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Dorothy Virginia West, daughter of Henry Marvin Edward West Sr. and Mary Adeline Park, on July 7, 1937 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Howard Casey Wilson died on April 17, 1971 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 59.^3,4

     Charles James "Charlie" Moore was buried at Andersonville National Cemetery, Macon Co., Georgia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 231-05-5477.⁵ He was born on August 22, 1916 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^5,2,4 He married Rasteen Anna Gearhart, daughter of Albert Columbus Gearhart and Sallie Ann Leslie, on August 21, 1937 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Charles James "Charlie" Moore died on October 13, 1968 at Dade Co., Florida, at age 52.^3,5,4

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-5749.² Melvin Albert Gearheart was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.⁵ He was born on April 14, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Norma Lucille Jones on July 3, 1941 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,9 Melvin Albert Gearheart died on March 6, 1999 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 77.^2,9

     Her Social Security Number was 231-18-5477.⁴ Norma Lucille Jones was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.^3,5 She was born on March 2, 1924 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 As of July 3, 1941,her married name was Gearheart.¹ She married Melvin Albert Gearheart, son of Albert Columbus Gearhart and Sallie Ann Leslie, on July 3, 1941 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Norma Lucille Jones died on July 14, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 226-12-3697.³ Her married name was Drechsler.³ Elizabeth Marie Gearhart was buried at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, Sussex Co., Delaware.⁸ She married Marvin L. Drechsler.^8,4 Elizabeth Marie Gearhart was born on April 3, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of August 7, 1957,her married name was Murphy.¹ She married William Murphy on August 7, 1957 at Friendly, Prince George's Co., Maryland.¹ Elizabeth Marie Gearhart died on April 21, 1998 at Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Co., Delaware, at age 75.⁴ She REHOBOTH BEACH, -- Elizabeth M. Drechsler of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Cobb Island, Md., died of lung cancer Tuesday, April 21, 1998, in her home. She was 75. Mrs. Drechsler was born in 1923, in Roanoke, Va., the daughter of the late Albert C. Gearheart and Sallie A. Leslie. She was employed by C&P Telephone Co. as an engineering drawing clerk for 28 years, retiring in 1984. Mrs. Drechsler was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America; American Legion Auxiliary Post 5, Rehoboth Beach; Disabled American Veterans Ladies Auxiliary; and the Cape Henlopen Senior Center. She is survived by her husband, Marvin L. Drechsler of Rehoboth Beach; a daughter, Shirley Hamilton of Waldorf, Md; two stepdaughters, Carole Patton of Clifton, Va., and Bonnie Heckner of Crownsville, Md; two sisters, Rasteen Moore of Winchester, Va., and Gloria Kiessling of Waldorf; two brothers, Marvin Gearheart of Gordonsville, Va., and Arthur Gearheart of Elkridge, Md; five stepgrandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. Service and burial will be private. on April 24, 1998.⁴

     William Murphy married Elizabeth Marie Gearhart, daughter of Albert Columbus Gearhart and Sallie Ann Leslie, on August 7, 1957 at Friendly, Prince George's Co., Maryland.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-20-1688.² Dennis Mason Gearhart was born on November 23, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Lucy Walters in 1948.¹ Dennis Mason Gearhart died on October 23, 1988 at Arizona at age 63.²

     His Social Security Number was 579-28-2864.¹ Ray Lynwood Gearheart was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery (also known as Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery), 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Prince George's Co., Maryland.² He was born on April 22, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,8,1,2 He married Jaqueline Patricia Brieling on February 4, 1950 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.^4,3,9 Ray Lynwood Gearheart died on November 10, 1993 at Maryland at age 65.^1,2

     Jaqueline Patricia Brieling was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery (also known as Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery), 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Prince George's Co., Maryland.² She was born on February 19, 1931.² As of February 4, 1950,her married name was Gearheart.^1,3 She married Ray Lynwood Gearheart, son of Albert Columbus Gearhart and Sallie Ann Leslie, on February 4, 1950 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.^1,3,2 Jaqueline Patricia Brieling died on December 28, 2000 at Maryland at age 69.²

     Gloria May Gearheart was born on July 6, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 As of July 4, 1949,her married name was Kiessling.¹ She married George William Kiessling on July 4, 1949 at Washington, D.C..^1,5 Gloria May Gearheart died on December 9, 2007 at Maryland at age 77.⁴

     Michael Anthony McGuire married Norma Jean Moore, daughter of Charles James "Charlie" Moore and Rasteen Anna Gearhart.¹ Michael Anthony McGuire was born on July 7, 1938.³ He died on October 22, 2012 at Stephenson, Frederick Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,3,2 He Michael Anthony McGuire, 74, of Stephenson, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Moore McGuire. Arrangements are by Phelps Funeral & Cremation Service of Winchester. on October 23, 2012.¹

     As of March 16, 1960,her married name was Shaver.¹ Patricia Ann Moore married Gerald Edwin Shaver Sr. on March 16, 1960 at Hyattsville, Prince George's Co., Maryland.¹

     Gerald Edwin Shaver Sr. was buried at Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Loudoun Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 272-36-1336.⁴ He was born on June 12, 1940.⁴ He married Patricia Ann Moore, daughter of Charles James "Charlie" Moore and Rasteen Anna Gearhart, on March 16, 1960 at Hyattsville, Prince George's Co., Maryland.¹ Gerald Edwin Shaver Sr. died on January 23, 2003 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 62.^4,3

     Arthur Koontz Gearheart was born on July 11, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Mary Ellen Taylor on July 1, 1960 at College Park, Prince George's Co., Maryland.² Arthur Koontz Gearheart died on October 17, 2006 at Columbia, Howard Co., Maryland, at age 72.^4,5 He Arthur Koontz Gearheart, of Elkridge, died Oct. 17, 2006 at Howard County General Hospital. He was 72. Born July 11, 1934, in Roanoke, Va., his family moved to Washington, D.C., in 1937. After studying photography, he graduated in 1951 from the now-defunct Chamberlain Vocational High School in Washington, D.C. He entered the U.S. Army in 1955 and was stationed in Hawaii, where he worked as an entertainment specialist for three years. Mr. Gearheart worked for Harris & Ewing Photography in Washington, D.C., now out of business, for a year as a news photographer after leaving the Army. Following his employment with Harris & Ewing, he accepted a position as a file clerk with the Federal Communications Commission, where he eventually became a congressional liaison until he retired in 1989, after 30 years. He enjoyed singing barbershop style music and belonged to the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Chord Foundation, a quartet, for five years. He also enjoyed playing bridge, which continued into retirement when he became involved in playing the card game online. Through Internet bridge, he met people from all over the world at a bridge convention in Las Vegas. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Sallie Leslie Gearheart; two sisters, Rasteen Moore and Elizabeth Dreschler; and three brothers, Melvin, Ray and Dennis Gearheart. He is survived by two sons, Garry Allen and William Mason, both of Allentown, Pa; a sister, Gloria Kiessling, of Waldorf; his partner, Edward Sherman, of Elkridge; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Oct. 21, 2006 at Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory in Odenton. Interment followed at Donaldson Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to: The American Cancer Society, 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908, Eldersburg, MD 21784. on October 26, 2006.⁵

     Elsie May Staley and William McKinley "Mack" Gearheart were divorced.⁴ Elsie May Staley was buried at Crestview Memorial Cemetery, 489 Smith Church Road, Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., North Carolina.³ Her married name was Johnson.¹ She married Charles M. Johnson.^1,3 Elsie May Staley was born on June 16, 1907 at Mingo Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of April 25, 1927,her married name was Gearheart.^1,2 She married William McKinley "Mack" Gearheart, son of Isaac Johnson "J.G." Gearheart and Emma Zetta King, on April 25, 1927 at Coalwood, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Elsie May Staley died on January 1, 1999 at Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., North Carolina, at age 91.³