Person Page - 2151

     Lynda Darlene McGill was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., Texas.² She was born on September 30, 1973 at Jefferson Co., Texas.¹ She died on April 14, 1979 at age 5.²

     Kittie I./L. Thrash was buried at Solomon Luther Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.² She was born on May 17, 1872 at North Carolina.² She died on November 6, 1884 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 12.²

     Rose A. Thrash was buried at Gillespie Cemetery, Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina.⁴ She was born in May, 1874 at North Carolina.⁵ As of May 28, 1899,her married name was McGaha.² She married Volenus Bunyan "Venus" McGaha on May 28, 1899 at Transylvania Co., North Carolina.² Rose A. Thrash died in 1902 at North Carolina.⁴

     Mary Carolyn "Carrie" Thrash was buried at Gillespie Cemetery, Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina.² She was born on November 23, 1876 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina; Her death certificate has an incorrect birth date of Nov 23, 1874.^1,2 As of circa 1903,her married name was Dorsett.⁵ She married Samuel Taylor Dorsett circa 1903 at Mount Mitchell, Yancey Co., North Carolina.^6,5 Mary Carolyn "Carrie" Thrash died on May 16, 1953 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 76.²

     Thomas Owens "Tom" Thrash was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.⁵ He was born on June 21, 1882 at North Carolina.^3,5 He married Lula Carolina Anderson on June 28, 1903.^2,7 Thomas Owens "Tom" Thrash died on January 28, 1951 at Marion Co., Florida, at age 68.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 266-98-8561.² Lula Carolina Anderson was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.³ She was born on November 8, 1882 at North Carolina.^2,3 As of circa 1903,her married name was Thrash.⁴ She married Thomas Owens "Tom" Thrash, son of John Milton Thrash and Sarah J. Luther, on June 28, 1903.^4,1 Lula Carolina Anderson died on September 10, 1967 at Marion Co., Florida, at age 84.^5,3

     Gordon Lee Thrash was buried at Barnes Cemetery, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.⁵ His Social Security Number was 263-05-6189.⁸ He was born on November 5, 1906 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^8,4,5,7 He married Vera Wright in June, 1964 at Marion Co., Florida.⁹ Gordon Lee Thrash and Vera Wright were divorced in January, 1967 at Marion Co., Florida.¹⁰ Gordon Lee Thrash married Trudell Vivian Parker in April, 1967 at Marion Co., Florida.⁹ Gordon Lee Thrash and Trudell Vivian Parker were divorced in September, 1968 at Marion Co., Florida.¹⁰ Gordon Lee Thrash died on March 4, 1991 at Marion Co., Florida, at age 84.^8,4,5 He OCALA -- Gordon Lee Thrash, 84, a retired lumber salesman, died March 4, 1991, at Munroe Regional Medical Center. A native of North Carolina, Mr. Thrash was a lifelong resident of Ocala. Survivors include a son, Paul Thrash, Crystal River; a daughter, Kitty Eaton, Jacksonville; a sister, Janie Pulliam, Ocala; and four grandchildren. on March 7, 1991.⁶

     Mollie Jane Maxwell was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Transylvania Co., North Carolina.¹ She was born on September 9, 1860 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.¹ As of September 20, 1904,her married name was Thrash.² She married John Milton Thrash, son of John G. Thrash Jr. and Lucinda Yountz, on September 20, 1904 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,3,2 Mollie Jane Maxwell died on July 23, 1930 at Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina, at age 69.¹

     Volenus Bunyan "Venus" McGaha was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Transylvania Co., North Carolina.^3,4 He was born on February 19, 1867 at Cedar Mountain, Transylvania Co., North Carolina; His grave stone has a birth date of Feb 22, 1872 which does not agree with the age listed in his obituary.^3,1 He married Rose A. Thrash, daughter of John Milton Thrash and Sarah J. Luther, on May 28, 1899 at Transylvania Co., North Carolina.⁵ Volenus Bunyan "Venus" McGaha died on January 13, 1940 at Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina, at age 72; His obituary and grave stone have a death date of Jan 14, 1940.^3,4,1 He Former Transylvania Sheriff And Revenue Officer Here Be Buried Today. BREVARD, N.C. Jan, 15 - V. Bunyan McGaha, 73, well-Known citizen of Transylvania County, N.C. died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Leslie Hogsed, near Brevard, Sunday at noon following an illness of one week. Mr. McGaha was sheriff of Transylvania county eight years and was revenue officer several years with headquarters in Greenville, S.C.In the capacity, he served with Capt. R.Q. Merrick, now with the Alcohol Tax unit in Atlanta. At one time he was interested in journalism, publishing in Brevard and established the Sylvan Valley News in 1896. He owned and operated the first bus lines between Greenville and Brevard, a period of four years. He was a son of the late J.C. and Harriet McGaha and was affiliated with the Little River Methodist chapel at Cedar Mountain. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Elzie Raxter, Brevard; Mrs. Lesile Hogsed, Brevard; Mrs. Jacie Wolfe, Davidson River; three sisters Mrs. Sarah Hardin; Mountain Lake Colony S.C; Mrs. Ellen Hardin, Brevard; and Mrs. Elmina Keaith, Oklahoma. A number of grandchildren survive as also do the following step-children; L.J. Bishop, Charlotte; W.L. Bishop, Cedar Mountain; J.H. Bishop, Greenville; and Miss Jennie Bishop, Greenville. Funeral rites will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Oak Grove Methodist Church near here. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Harvey Southers of Pisgah Forrest and Rev. J.R. Bowman pastor of Oak Grove, will officiate. on January 16, 1940.⁴

     Her married name was Webb.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 237-56-2595.⁵ Sarah Jacksie McGaha and James Hubert Wolfe were divorced.⁶ Sarah Jacksie McGaha married Unknown Webb.⁵ Sarah Jacksie McGaha was born on May 1, 1900 at Transylvania Co., North Carolina.^1,5,2 As of circa 1921,her married name was Wolfe.⁷ She married James Hubert Wolfe circa 1921.⁷ Sarah Jacksie McGaha died on February 26, 1995 at Longview Co., Washington, at age 94.^5,8

     Olive Brandt Rhodes was born on July 29, 1874 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.¹ As of May 13, 1894,her married name was Thrash.³ She married Patrick Harlen Thrash, son of John Milton Thrash and Sarah J. Luther, on May 13, 1894 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,4,3 Olive Brandt Rhodes died on January 3, 1937 at Morganton, Burke Co., North Carolina, at age 62.¹

     Samuel Taylor Dorsett was buried at Loves Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Siler City, Chatham Co., North Carolina.¹ He was born in 1868 at Chatham Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Mary Carolyn "Carrie" Thrash, daughter of John Milton Thrash and Sarah J. Luther, circa 1903 at Mount Mitchell, Yancey Co., North Carolina.^2,3 Samuel Taylor Dorsett died in 1924 at North Carolina.¹

     Jacksie Anne Daniel was buried at Cromwell Cemetery, Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., North Carolina.^4,6 She was born on July 5, 1873 at Edgecombe Co., North Carolina.^1,4 As of November 19, 1895,her married name was Thrash.⁵ She married Thaddeus Walter "Thad" Thrash, son of John Milton Thrash and Sarah J. Luther, on November 19, 1895 at Edgecombe Co., North Carolina.⁵ As of after January 5, 1920,her married name was Morrison.⁴ Jacksie Anne Daniel married Dr. E. H. Morrison after January 5, 1920.⁴ Jacksie Anne Daniel died on December 24, 1924 at Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., North Carolina, at age 51.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 237-12-1218.⁴ John Edward Thrash was buried at Lewis Memorial Park, 415 Beaverdam Road, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.⁴ He married Louise Miller.⁴ John Edward Thrash was born on February 13, 1895 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina; His death certificate has an incorrect birth date of Feb 13, 1900.^1,3,4 He married Georgia Irene Sorrells on October 24, 1914 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.^6,8 John Edward Thrash died on October 20, 1957 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 62.^4,5 He John Edward Thrash, 57, of 28 Merrimon Avenue, died yesterday at 12:30 p.m. in an Asheville hospital after a long illnes. Mr. Thrash was a retired merchant, having formerly operated the Malvern Hills Grocery for a number of years. He was the son of the late Patrick and Olive Thrash, a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County. Surviving are one stepson, Richard Harrison of Asheville; one son, John Melton Thrash of Sarasota, Fla; three daughters, Mrs. Harold Redmond and Mrs. Norman L. Gregg of Asheville and Mrs. Joseph L. Miller of Charlotte, and seven grandchildren. on October 21, 1957.⁵

     Georgia Irene Sorrells was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.² She was born on February 8, 1896 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1900.^3,2 As of October 24, 1914,her married name was Thrash.¹ She married John Edward Thrash, son of Patrick Harlen Thrash and Olive Brandt Rhodes, on October 24, 1914 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.^1,4 Georgia Irene Sorrells died on March 9, 1948 at Concord, Cabarrus Co., North Carolina, at age 52.²

     Olive Brandt Thrash was buried at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Clinton, Anderson Co., Tennessee.^6,7 She was born on June 11, 1915 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^3,8,6 As of January 2, 1941,her married name was Redmond.³ She married Harold Benjamin Redmond Sr. on January 2, 1941 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina.^3,6 Olive Brandt Thrash died on March 3, 1998 at Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee, at age 82.^8,6 She Olive Thrash Redmond, 82, of Oak Ridge, died today, March 3, 1998, at her home. Mrs. Redmond was the mother of Irene Purser of Oak Ridge. She was born in Asheville, N.C., on June 11, 1915, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Milton Thrash. Mrs. Redmond was a member of the Knoxville Church of Religious Science. She was the widow of Harold B. Redmond Sr. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by a son, Bruce Lee Redmond of Albuquerque, N.M; a sister, Sara Miller of Charlotte, N.C; and five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her parents and a sister and a brother, Georgia Thrash and John Thrash, all died earlier. A graveside service will be held at noon Wednesday, March 4, at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Clinton with the Rev. Jeffrey Proctor officiating. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is handling arrangements. on March 3, 1998.⁶

     Georgia Gay Thrash was buried at River Hills Community Church Cemetery, Clover, York Co., South Carolina.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 237-07-4788.⁵ She was born on November 24, 1916 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^6,5 As of October 20, 1935,her married name was Davis.⁶ She married Samuel Spencer Davis on October 20, 1935 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.⁶ As of March, 1945,her married name was Gregg.⁶ Georgia Gay Thrash married Norman Lavern Gregg in March, 1945 at New Jersey.⁶ As of circa 1972,her married name was Mayhew.⁶ Georgia Gay Thrash married Frank Mayhew circa 1972.⁶ Georgia Gay Thrash died on October 9, 1986 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 69.⁷

     Sarah Elizabeth Thrash was buried at Lewis Memorial Park, 415 Beaverdam Road, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.⁴ She was born on April 21, 1918 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^3,4 As of January 26, 1950,her married name was Miller.⁷ She married Joseph Lewis Miller on January 26, 1950 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^7,4 Sarah Elizabeth Thrash died on October 24, 2003 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 85.⁴ She Charlotte - Sara Thrash Miller, 85, of Charlotte, died on Friday, Oct. 24, 2003. A homemaker most of her life, she was born April 21, 1918 in Asheville, daughter of the late John E. Thrash and Georgia I. Sorrells Thrash. Mrs. Miller was married to the late Joe L. Miller for 35 years and was a loving mother to her son and grandchildren and will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Sara was a member of Paw Creek Presbyterian Church. She leaves her son, J. Carl Miller and his wife, Louann H. Miller; three grandchildren she loved so well, Carl Jr., 11 years old and two eight year old twin girls, Lauren and Ashley; sister in law, Betty Thrash; a niece, Patty Pirkle and her husband, Art, and their children, Lynn and Alicia; a nephew, Ron Gregg and special friend, Nancy Taylor; a nephew, Ben Redmond and his wife, Helen, and a nephew, John Miller and his wife, Jeannette, and their daughter, Pam, along with several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Paw Creek Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Gary L. Bryant officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday at Lewis Memorial Park in Asheville. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Harry and Bryant Chapel, 500 Providence Road, Charlotte. Harry and Bryant Company is serving the family of Mrs. Miller.
on October 27, 2003.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 242-18-3314.⁷ John Milton Thrash married Barry Unknown.³ John Milton Thrash was born on June 30, 1919 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^2,7 He married Virginia Carpenter on September 1, 1940 at Greenville, South Carolina.⁸ John Milton Thrash died on March 17, 1983 at Grand Cayman Island, British West Indies, at age 63.^7,3 He John Milton Thrash of Grand Cayman Island, British West Indies, died Thursday morning after an extended illness according to word received here. He was a son of tbe late John Edward and Georgia Sorrells Thrash. Surviving are his wife, Barry Thrash; a daughter, Carol Thrash of Sarasota, Fla; and three sisters, Olive Redmond of Asheville, Georgia Mayhew of Clover, S.C., and Sarah Miller of Charlotte. No services are planned. on March 19, 1983.³

     James Hubert Wolfe was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.³ He and Sarah Jacksie McGaha were divorced.³ James Hubert Wolfe was born on September 26, 1901 at Fletcher, Henderson Co., North Carolina; His draft card has a birth year of 1902.^3,4 He married Sarah Jacksie McGaha, daughter of Volenus Bunyan "Venus" McGaha and Rose A. Thrash, circa 1921.¹ James Hubert Wolfe died on July 31, 1959 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 57.³

     Her Social Security Number was 265-44-7605.² Janie M. Thrash was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.⁴ She was born on October 21, 1910 at Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina.^2,5,4 As of July 4, 1928,her married name was Pulliam.⁴ She married William Dixon Pulliam on July 4, 1928.⁴ Janie M. Thrash died on June 1, 1998 at Marion Co., Florida, at age 87.^2,5,4

     Trudell Vivian Parker was buried at Barnes Cemetery, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.³ Her Social Security Number was 266-34-2792.⁴ She was born on August 3, 1910 at Georgia.^4,3 As of April, 1967,her married name was Thrash.¹ She married Gordon Lee Thrash, son of Thomas Owens "Tom" Thrash and Lula Carolina Anderson, in April, 1967 at Marion Co., Florida.¹ Trudell Vivian Parker and Gordon Lee Thrash were divorced in September, 1968 at Marion Co., Florida.⁵ Trudell Vivian Parker died on August 14, 1986 at Florida at age 76.^4,3