Ayretta Geraldine "Geri" Donley1,2,3,4

F, b. August 8, 1929, d. July 23, 2004
FatherHarry Ellis Donley1,3 b. May 28, 1904, d. December 25, 1972
MotherPauline Mary King1,2,3 b. September 22, 1910, d. March 14, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 372-24-9833.5 Ayretta Geraldine "Geri" Donley was buried at Garden of Memories Mausoleum, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.2 She was born on August 8, 1929 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,5 As of May, 1961,her married name was Guerin.4 She married Bedford Jerome "Bill" Guerin in May, 1961 at New Orleans, Louisiana.2,4 Ayretta Geraldine "Geri" Donley died on July 23, 2004 at Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, at age 74.2,5 She METAIRIE - Ayretta D. Geri Guerin, 74, died Friday, July 23, 2004. She was a native of Fayetteville, W.Va., and a resident of Folsom. She was the wife of Bedford Bill Guerin; mother of Gregory J. Guerin and the late Rodney J. Guerin; grandmother of Alexandra Marie Guerin, Stephanie Elizabeth Guerin and Joel Adams; and sister of Maureen Sturgus and Michael Donley. She was the daughter of the late Harry Ellis Donley and Pauline King Donley. Funeral services were held Monday at Savannah Branch Church of God in Folsom with entombment in Garden of Memories Mausoleum in Metairie. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. on July 29, 2004.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 389, District 15, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 33, District 84-1366, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan3

Family

Bedford Jerome "Bill" Guerin b. September 18, 1924, d. June 7, 2016
Marriage*Ayretta Geraldine "Geri" Donley married Bedford Jerome "Bill" Guerin in May, 1961 at New Orleans, Louisiana.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1711] News Banner, The, From the Ayretta D. Geri Guerin obituary in the Jul 29, 2004 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7050] Unknown compiler, New Orleans, Louisiana, Marriage Records Index, 1831-1964.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Bedford Jerome "Bill" Guerin1,2,3

M, b. September 18, 1924, d. June 7, 2016
     Bedford Jerome "Bill" Guerin was buried at Garden of Memories Mausoleum, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.3 He was born on September 18, 1924 at Livonia, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.3 He married Ayretta Geraldine "Geri" Donley, daughter of Harry Ellis Donley and Pauline Mary King, in May, 1961 at New Orleans, Louisiana.1,2 Bedford Jerome "Bill" Guerin died on June 7, 2016 at Covington, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, at age 91.3

Family

Ayretta Geraldine "Geri" Donley b. August 8, 1929, d. July 23, 2004
Marriage*He married Ayretta Geraldine "Geri" Donley, daughter of Harry Ellis Donley and Pauline Mary King, in May, 1961 at New Orleans, Louisiana.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1711] News Banner, The, From the Ayretta D. Geri Guerin obituary in the Jul 29, 2004 edition.
  2. [S7050] Unknown compiler, New Orleans, Louisiana, Marriage Records Index, 1831-1964.
  3. [S7051] Garden of Memories, Jefferson Parish, LA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Rodney Joel Guerin1,2

M, b. April 7, 1965, d. July 9, 2004
FatherBedford Jerome "Bill" Guerin1 b. September 18, 1924, d. June 7, 2016
MotherAyretta Geraldine "Geri" Donley1 b. August 8, 1929, d. July 23, 2004
     His Social Security Number was 436-27-8046.2 Rodney Joel Guerin was born on April 7, 1965 at New Orleans, Louisiana.2 He died on July 9, 2004 at age 39.2

Citations

  1. [S1711] News Banner, The, From the Ayretta D. Geri Guerin obituary in the Jul 29, 2004 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Betty Lorine King1,2,3

F, b. November 5, 1928, d. November 2, 2003
FatherRoy B. King4,5,2,3 b. December 20, 1906, d. March 22, 1957
MotherRachel H. Blethen4,5,2,3 b. circa 1906
     Her Social Security Number was 232-32-4040.3 Betty Lorine King was born on November 5, 1928 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,3 As of January 27, 1947,her married name was Dobbins.5 She married Harold Lee Dobbins on January 27, 1947 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,1 Betty Lorine King died on November 2, 2003 at West Virginia at age 74.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 853, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 374, District 10-17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2

Family

Harold Lee Dobbins b. May 19, 1926
Marriage*Betty Lorine King married Harold Lee Dobbins on January 27, 1947 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,1 
Child
  • Harold Lee Dobbins Jr.6

Citations

  1. [S8111] Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.justenfh.com, From the Jean C. King obituary.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dobbins-King marriage record.
  6. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Brenda Gail Hodges1,2,3

F, b. January 6, 1953, d. May 23, 2025
     Brenda Gail Hodges Brenda (Sissy) Gail Furrow, 72, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and faith that will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew her. She was born January 6, 1953 to the late Cover and Pearl Hodges. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Walter Hodges; sisters, Irene McGuire, Gertrude Prater, Edith Wray, Nannie Holland, Peggy Hawks, and Louise Lynch. She is also preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Stafford and Bertha Furrow. Left behind to cherish her memory are her beloved husband Wray Furrow of 55 years; son, Tony (Loretta) Furrow; son, Jeffery Furrow; and her 4 grandchildren J.W., Paul, Angel, and Evan Furrow. Brenda held her sisters close to her heart: Joyce Hudson, Elizabeth (Blaine) Holcomb, and Maxine Weeks. She is also lovingly remembered by her in-laws Pat Harmon, Sandra (Joe) Blackstock, Goldie (Andy) Potter, and Calvin (Cyndi) Furrow. Brenda leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She was a lifetime member of Henry Fork Community Church. She was also employed at M & W and PlyGem for 43 years. Brenda loved her family fiercely, treasured her friendships, and found joy in the simple things—a good conversation, a cup of coffee, a beautiful day. She was a friend and “Nanny Furr” to many. She loved to go shopping, spending time with her grandchildren, sisters, and friends, being picked on by her sons, and riding around on the golf-cart with Wray and Tinker. She made everyone feel like they mattered, and her love will continue to ripple through the lives she touched. Interment will follow in Hodges-Lynch Cemetery.3 She was buried at Hodges - Lynch - Hall Cemetery, 941 Doe Run Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 She was born on January 6, 1953 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of December 27, 1969,her married name was Furrow.1 She married Carlton Wray Furrow, son of William Stafford Furrow and Bertha Irene Whitlow, on December 27, 1969 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 Brenda Gail Hodges died on May 23, 2025 at Virginia at age 72.3

Family

Carlton Wray Furrow
Marriage*She married Carlton Wray Furrow, son of William Stafford Furrow and Bertha Irene Whitlow, on December 27, 1969 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Tony Wray Furrow3
  • Jeffery Wayne Furrow3,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Brenda Gail Furrow obituary.

Danny Lee Burke1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. December 9, 1952, d. August 2, 2010
FatherSherman Lee Burke1,2,4,7 b. September 12, 1926, d. August 17, 1961
MotherAnnie Laura Wood1,2,4,7 b. April 7, 1932, d. August 26, 2008
     Danny Lee Burke was born on December 9, 1952 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He married Mary Delilah DeHart, daughter of Mower Turner "Bill" DeHart and Virginia Dell Lucas, on September 30, 1978 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,9 Danny Lee Burke and Mary Delilah DeHart were divorced on July 22, 1985 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 Danny Lee Burke died on August 2, 2010 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 57.6,7 He Danny Lee Burke, 57, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Monday, August 2, 2010. He passed peacefully while surrounded by many loved ones. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie W. Dalton; and father, Sherman Lee Burke. Surviving are his one daughter, Jennifer and husband, Jason Gill; three brothers, Greg and wife, Sherry Dalton and children, Walker, Jamie and Beth; Mark Dalton, and children, Mark and Amber; David Dalton, and children, Leann, Logan, and Lauren; a great-nephew, Noah; two sisters, Tracy Newman, Diane Burke Yates, and children, Stephanie Yates, and children, Brittany, Jessica, and Matthew, Travis Yates and fiancée, Nikki Long; brother-in-law, Earl Yates; a cousin and special friend, Clint Carden and family; and numerous other family members, loved ones, and many employees became close friends with him at Auburn High School. Danny had a huge heart with plenty of room for many friends and always put friends and family before himself. You could catch him at the races or see him at the beach. His famous last words were "Maybe someday I'll win the lottery!" I guess in a way, he did win the lottery! He is with God now and forever at peace and sitting on the beach watching the sunset. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. The family would like to thank all of the friends and loved ones that visited him while in the hospital. on August 6, 2010.7

Family

Mary Delilah DeHart
Marriage*He married Mary Delilah DeHart, daughter of Mower Turner "Bill" DeHart and Virginia Dell Lucas, on September 30, 1978 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,9 
Divorce* Danny Lee Burke and Mary Delilah DeHart were divorced on July 22, 1985 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Wood Dalton obituary in the Aug 27, 2008 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Lee Burk obituary in the Aug 20, 1961 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Danny Lee Burke obituary in the Aug 6, 2010 edition.
  8. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref # 05-50.
  9. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Gill-Baltz wedding announcement in Sep 1, 2005 edition.
  11. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Danny Lee Burke obituary in the Aug 5, 2010 edition.

Grier Alexander Siceloff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 17, 1916, d. June 3, 1995
     Grier Alexander Siceloff was buried at Grassy Knob Baptist Cemetery, 333 Grassy Knob Road, Union Grove, Iredell Co., North Carolina.1,2 His Social Security Number was 242-10-8540.3 He was born on September 17, 1916 at Iredell Co., North Carolina.1,2,3,4,5 He married Ruth Irene Wimmer, daughter of Valentine Ulysses T. Wimmer and Elvira Augustal "Augusta" Blankenship, on July 14, 1992 at Emporia, Virginia.6,2,4 Grier Alexander Siceloff died on June 3, 1995 at Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina, at age 78.1,2,3,7 He Grier Alexander Siceloff, 78, formerly of Statesville, N.C., and Anderson, S.C., died Saturday (June 3, 1995) at Anderson Memorial Hospital in Anderson. Born in Iredell County, N.C., on Sept. 17, 1916, he was the son of Edward R. and Jettie (McHargue) Siceloff. He was a retired textile manufacturing supervisor. His first wife, Dallas (Rash) Siceloff, preceded him in death on May 28, 1985. Surviving are his widow, Ruth (Bland) Siceloff of Weyers Cave; a son, Tony J. Siceloff of Graham, N.C; a daughter, Sue S. Tomlinson of Anderson; four brothers, James B. of Lavonia, Ga., Sim Siceloff of Myrtle Beach, S.C., John C. and Colon E. Siceloff, both of Statesville; three sisters, Ollie Templeton and Gwendolyn Reid, both of Statesville, and Margaret Bloxom of Chincoteague; a stepson, Chris Bland of Bridgewater; a stepdaughter, B.J. Westervelt of Winchester; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Burial in the Grassy Knob Baptist Church Cemetery in Union Grove, N.C. on June 5, 1995.2

Family

Ruth Irene Wimmer b. August 22, 1919, d. January 26, 1998
Marriage*He married Ruth Irene Wimmer, daughter of Valentine Ulysses T. Wimmer and Elvira Augustal "Augusta" Blankenship, on July 14, 1992 at Emporia, Virginia.6,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S13299] Grassy Knob Baptist Cemetery, Iredell Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S8740] News Leader, The, From the Grier Alexander Siceloff obituary in the Jun 5, 1995 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Bland Siceloff obituary in the Jan 28, 1998 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.