Person Page - 3015

     Nora Morris was buried at Gray Cemetery, Rt. 891.2 mile east of Rt. 692 intersection, Cana, Carroll Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in June, 1878 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of October 31, 1894,her married name was Gray.² She married Scipio Gray, son of Dr. Rousay Peyton Gray and Martha Ann Glass, on October 31, 1894 at Carroll Co., Virginia.² Nora Morris died in 1903 at Carroll Co., Virginia.¹

     Maggie Mae Gray was buried at Saint Pauls Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Carroll Co., Virginia.³ She was born on April 22, 1896 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of circa 1917,her married name was Towe.⁵ She married James Harrison Towe circa 1917.^5,6,7 Maggie Mae Gray died in 1961.³

     Mary Jane Gray was born in August, 1897 at Virginia.¹

     William Lawrence Gray was born on September 2, 1899 at Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Una Ethel Smith circa 1928.^1,2,6 William Lawrence Gray died on May 8, 1974 at Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 74.¹

     Isaac Rousey G. Gray was born circa 1901 at Virginia.¹ He married Bertha "Bertie" Combs circa 1924.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-9632.³ Una Ethel Smith was born on March 14, 1908 at Virginia.^4,3 As of circa 1928,her married name was Gray.⁴ She married William Lawrence Gray, son of Scipio Gray and Nora Morris, circa 1928.^1,4,2 Una Ethel Smith died on December 23, 1993 at age 85.³

     Bertha "Bertie" Combs was buried at Gray Cemetery, Rt. 891.2 mile east of Rt. 692 intersection, Cana, Carroll Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 229-62-9395.² She was born on September 25, 1902 at Carroll Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Cot 4, 1902.^1,2 As of circa 1924,her married name was Gray.³ She married Isaac Rousey G. Gray, son of Scipio Gray and Nora Morris, circa 1924.^1,3 Bertha "Bertie" Combs died on April 14, 1985 at Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 82.¹

     Garney Garfield "Gornie" Gray was buried at Gray Cemetery, Rt. 891.2 mile east of Rt. 692 intersection, Cana, Carroll Co., Virginia.¹ He was born in 1928 at Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia.¹ He died in 1950 at Carroll Co., Virginia.¹

     Richard Skinner was buried at Pilot Point Community Cemetery, Pilot Point, Denton Co., Texas.^1,2 He was born on April 24, 1833 at Marion Co., Kentucky.¹ He married Christina Daugherty circa 1854.¹ Richard Skinner died on June 22, 1912 at Pilot Point, Denton Co., Texas, at age 79.^1,2

     Christina Daugherty was born circa 1837 at Marion Co., Kentucky.¹ As of circa 1854,her married name was Skinner.¹ She married Richard Skinner, son of Richard Skinner and Lucinda "Lucy" Glasscock, circa 1854.¹

     Milton C. "Ted" Tedford was born on May 8, 1930 at Arvada, Jefferson Co., Colorado.¹ He married Coral Jean Goodson, daughter of Albert Edward Goodson and Hazel Alean Wright, in 1952.^2,1 Milton C. "Ted" Tedford died on December 31, 2019 at Colorado at age 89.¹ He Tedford, Milton C. "Ted", May 8, 1930 - December 31, 2019. Ted peacefully passed away at his residence, Tuesday, December 31, 2019. He was 89 years old. He was born to James C. and Florence (Fairchild) Tedford on May 8, 1930, in Arvada, Colorado. Ted was a "very proud" Arvada Redskin, class of 1948. In 1952, he married the love of his life, Coral Goodson and the couple made their home in Wheat Ridge. Together they raised two boys, Gary (Nancy) Tedford of Wheat Ridge, and Todd (Mary) Tedford of Denver. He was the beloved Grandfather to his four grandchildren, Michelle (Shaun) Silliman of Wheat Ridge, Grant (Katie) Tedford of Littleton, Ben (Jaime) Tedford of Windsor, and Maddie (Chace) Griffin of Denver and to his 4 great grandchildren. He had a full and interesting life and will be greatly missed. Private services will be held at a later date at their mountain home. on January 8, 2020.¹

     Nannie Hudson was born circa 1881 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ As of January 17, 1907,her married name was Gray.¹ She married Bryon/Bryan Gray, son of Osburn Wilson Gray and Eliza Jane Willis, on January 17, 1907 at Mammoth, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹

     Gertrude Delores "Dee" Desper was buried at White Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 749 Old White Hill Road, Stuarts Draft, Augusta Co., Virginia.¹ She G. Delores "Dee" Desper Hale, 58, of Lyndhurst, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2007 at her residence. Born June 26, 1949 in Staunton, she was a daughter of the late Howard Raymond and Annie Katherine Bowman Desper. Dee was a homemaker and a member of the White Hill Church of the Brethren. A member of the Moose Lodge #1309, she was also an amateur radio operator and loved to take care of her flowers. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant sister, Norma Jean Desper. On October 21, 1988 Dee was united in marriage to Jerry L. Hale, Sr. who survives. Also surviving are children, Terry Hanger and husband, Scott of Crimora, Claude Edward Sheets, Jr. of Crimora, Dennetta Batten and husband, Jeff of Waynesboro, Jerry L. Hale, Jr. and wife, Lorie of Stuarts Draft and Pam Critzer and husband, Jeff of Nellysford; 16 grandchildren, Mark and Chelsie Raines, Nicholas Hanger, C.E., Jessica, Corey, Ben and Brandon Sheets, Jennifer DePriest, Kristin Batten, Jennifer, Jessica and Garrett Critzer, Brittney Mawyer, Bryan and Ashley Hale; eight great grandchildren; brothers, Raymond Desper and wife Brenda and Wendell Desper and wife Kay both of Staunton, Tommy Desper and wife Patricia of Newport News; a sister, Louise Desper Shipe of Waynesboro; a number of nieces and nephews; and special friend, Diane Smiley. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 27, 2007 at White Hill Church of the Brethren with Rev. James Chappell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.¹ She was born on June 26, 1949 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of October 21, 1988,her married name was Hale.¹ She married Jerry Lee Hale Sr., son of Carlos Clinton "Shorty" Hale and Sarah Frances Miller, on October 21, 1988.¹ Gertrude Delores "Dee" Desper died on December 23, 2007 at Lyndhurst, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 58.^1,3

     Lena Pearl Hunt was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Her married name was Hall.¹ She married Edward Everett Hall, son of Andrew Candis "Andy" Hall and Mary Ellen Broyles.^1,3,4 Lena Pearl Hunt was born circa 1918 at West Virginia.⁵ She died on February 28, 2015 at Lindside, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ She Lena P. Hall, 97, of Union, formerly of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at Springfield Nursing Center, Lindside. She was a homemaker and a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church, Dunbar. Lena was preceded in death by her husband, Edward E. Hall; daughter, Barbara June Smith; and grandson, John Scott Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Dowdy of Union; sons, James (Shigeko) Hall of York, Pa., and Richard (Nancy) Hall of York, S.C; brother, Carroll (Barbara) Hunt of Broken Arrow, Okla; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 23 great-great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Springfield Nursing Center for their loving care of Lena. on March 2, 2015.³

     Barbara "June" Hall was buried at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 233-58-7270.⁷ She was born on September 12, 1938 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,7,3 As of January 20, 1962,her married name was Smith.⁸ She married Shelburn Edward "Eddie" Smith on January 20, 1962 at Nitro, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,8 Barbara "June" Hall Barbara "June" Smith, 66, of Alum Creek died peacefully Monday, June 20, 2005, at home with her loved ones at her side after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Everett Hall; and her son, John "Scott" Smith. June was born and raised in Dunbar and was a 1956 graduate of Dunbar High School. She was a Christian of the Baptist faith and a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. June leaves behind her husband of 43 years, Shelburn "Eddie" Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Bob Bayless, and her pride and joy, granddaughter, Shelby Elizabeth Bayless; stepgrandson, James Robert Bayless, all of Alum Creek; stepgranddaughter, Brandi Goodall of St. Albans; mother, Lena Hall, and sister, Linda Dowdy, both of Alum Creek; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Nancy Hall of York, S.C., and Jim and Shigeko Hall of York, Pa. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 23, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman and Pastor Butch Leadman officiating. Burial will be held in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
on June 22, 2005.¹ She died on June 22, 2005 at Alum Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^1,7