James Anthony "Ampy" Semesco1,2,3

M, b. March 18, 1939, d. April 22, 1991
FatherCharles Semesco1,2 b. October 23, 1909, d. September 1, 1992
MotherEmma Louise Hudnall1 b. February 3, 1913, d. March 8, 1971
     James Anthony "Ampy" Semesco was buried at Volusia Memorial Park, Ormond Beach, Volusia Co., Florida.2 He married Margaret Kay Maloney.2 James Anthony "Ampy" Semesco was born on March 18, 1939 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3 He James Anthony "Ampy" Semesco, 52, of Daytona Beach, formerly of Belle, W.Va., died April 22, 1991 at Peninsula Medical Center, Ormond Beach, Fla., after a short illness. He was a native of Charleston, W. Va. He was a self employed home improvement contractor. He was an Army veteran. He was a member of Daytona Christian Church. Surviving wife, Kay (Maloney) Semesco, son, James of Daytona Beach, daughter, Janie Tedeschi of Deltona, Fla., father, Charles Semesco of Belle, brother, Stephen of Ocala, Fla., sister, Jane Scanlon of Jacksonville, Fla., two grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Daytona Beach Christian Church. Burial will be in Volusia Memorial Park, Ormond Beach. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Dale Maloney Funeral Home, Port Orange, Fla. on April 21, 1991.2 He died on April 22, 1991 at Ormond Beach, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 52.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 112, District 20-110, Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1

Family

Margaret Kay Maloney
Marriage*James Anthony "Ampy" Semesco married Margaret Kay Maloney.2 
Children
  • Janie Louise Semesco2
  • James Anthony Semesco Jr.2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the James Anthony Semesco obituary in the Apr 21, 1991 edition.
  3. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.

Infant Semesco1

M, b. August 2, 1937, d. August 2, 1937
FatherCharles Semesco1 b. October 23, 1909, d. September 1, 1992
MotherEmma Louise Hudnall1 b. February 3, 1913, d. March 8, 1971
     Infant Semesco was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 He died on August 2, 1937 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on August 2, 1937 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S3780] Montgomery Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Roy Edward Hylton1,2,3

M, b. December 4, 1939, d. January 17, 1974
FatherRoy Julian Hylton1,2,3 b. circa 1913
MotherMinnie Ethel Poff1,2,3 b. February 5, 1917, d. June 27, 1985
     Roy Edward Hylton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on December 4, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 He married Nancy Lynne Cecil on June 1, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 Roy Edward Hylton died on January 17, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 34.2

Family

Nancy Lynne Cecil
Marriage*He married Nancy Lynne Cecil on June 1, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Donald M. "Don" Curtis1,2

M, b. December 15, 1914, d. August 16, 1978
     Donald M. "Don" Curtis was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Kent, King Co., Washington.2 He was born on December 15, 1914 at Ponca, Dixon Co., Nebraska.2 He married Joyce Ione Iddings, daughter of Edwin Fulton "Ed" Iddings and Gladys I. Dunham, on December 21, 1940 at King Co., Virginia.1 Donald M. "Don" Curtis died on August 16, 1978 at King Co., Washington, at age 63.2

Family

Joyce Ione Iddings b. May 29, 1924, d. October 9, 1991
Marriage*He married Joyce Ione Iddings, daughter of Edwin Fulton "Ed" Iddings and Gladys I. Dunham, on December 21, 1940 at King Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  2. [S2677] Hillcrest Burial Park, King Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=iddings&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=50&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=73646622&CRid=1201839&df=all&

Rhoda Claudine Herndon1,2,3

F, b. November 5, 1934, d. April 10, 1998
     Her Social Security Number was 226-38-3642.2 Rhoda Claudine Herndon was born on November 5, 1934 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.1,4,2,3 As of September 14, 1957,her married name was Iddings.1 She married Paul Chappell Iddings, son of Okey Chapel "Oakey" Iddings and Willie Ruth Argabright, on September 14, 1957 at Williamsburg, Virginia.1 Rhoda Claudine Herndon and Paul Chappell Iddings were divorced on December 18, 1969 at Williamsburg, Virginia.4 Rhoda Claudine Herndon died on April 10, 1998 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 63.2,5,6 She Rhoda Claudine Carew, age 63, of Williamsburg, died Friday, April 10, 1998, in Newport News. She was the founder, coordinator and drama director of the School of Arts in York County Schools. She is survived by a son, Kyle Iddings; daughter-in-law, Allison Gramble of Seattle, Wash; special friends, Charles and Carolee Bush of Williamsburg; and cousins, students and many other friends. on April 12, 1998.5

Family

Paul Chappell Iddings b. July 18, 1934, d. August 3, 1991
Marriage*She married Paul Chappell Iddings, son of Okey Chapel "Oakey" Iddings and Willie Ruth Argabright, on September 14, 1957 at Williamsburg, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Rhoda Claudine Herndon and Paul Chappell Iddings were divorced on December 18, 1969 at Williamsburg, Virginia.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S6442] New York City Department of Health, New York, New York, Births, 1910-1965.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S593] Daily Press, From the Rhoda Claudine Carew obituary in the Apr 12, 1998 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S593] Daily Press, From the Kyle Ash Iddings obituary in the May 27, 2011 edition.

Kyle Ash Iddings1,2,3

M, b. December 17, 1958, d. May 11, 2011
FatherPaul Chappell Iddings1,5 b. July 18, 1934, d. August 3, 1991
MotherRhoda Claudine Herndon1,4 b. November 5, 1934, d. April 10, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 223-90-1880.6 Kyle Ash Iddings was born on December 17, 1958.6 He married Alison D. Grable on August 2, 1991 at King Co., Washington.1,4,2 Kyle Ash Iddings died on May 11, 2011 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 52.1,3 He Kyle Ash Iddings, 52, died at his home, Seattle, Wash., 6:05 a.m., May 11, 2011, surrounded by his family and friends. Mr. Iddings succumbed to extensive abdominal cancer. He is survived by his wife, Alison Grable; and his daughter, Isabel Grable-Iddings. Also surviving are lifelong friends, Charles Eugene and Carolee Silcox Bush of Williamsburg, Va., and Ginger Montague and Mary Anne Moorman of Seattle, Wash. He is also survived by two cousins and their children of Williamsburg, Va., and Olympia, Wash. He leaves behind many friends in Seattle and Virginia. Mr. Iddings was predeceased by his parents, Claudine Carew (Iddings) of Williamsburg, Va., and Paul C. Iddings of Erie, Pa. His paternal grandparents were George and Mae Carew of Williamsburg, Va., and his maternal grandparents were Oakie and Willie Iddings of Roanoke, Va. Kyle was graduated from Midlothian High School in Midlothian, Va., and Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va., with a degree in technical theatre. Upon graduation from V.C.U., he worked for Circle-in-the-Square, a theatrical production company in New York City. After a few years he migrated to Seattle where he met his future wife, Alison, in 1989. Kyle spent nearly all his life as a person dedicated to the art of theatre having grown up at Barksdale Theatre of Hanover Courthouse, VA, and Wedgwood Theatre in Toano, Va., where his parents worked and partnered with others to produce plays. As a child, Kyle appeared in several productions including Life with Father, Warmth of Winter and Summertree. As an adult he continued to give of his talents to local Seattle schools, mostly as a lighting designer. He served as a professional lighting designer for several productions produced by Wedgewood Renaissance and also the Virginia Shakespeare Festival at the College of William and Mary, including A Delicate Balance and Candida. One longtime friend remarked, "He always brought a glow into the world". on May 27, 2011.1

Family

Alison D. Grable
Marriage*He married Alison D. Grable on August 2, 1991 at King Co., Washington.1,4,2 
Child
  • Isabel Grable-Iddings1

Citations

  1. [S593] Daily Press, From the Kyle Ash Iddings obituary in the May 27, 2011 edition.
  2. [S6717] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Index, 1969-2014.
  3. [S13176] Unknown compiler, Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017.
  4. [S593] Daily Press, From the Rhoda Claudine Carew obituary in the Apr 12, 1998 edition.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Willie Ruth Iddings obituary in the Oct 5, 1976 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Melda Marie James1,2,3

F, b. October 10, 1921, d. October 21, 2001
FatherRev. William Robert James1,4 b. August 28, 1895, d. September 16, 1957
MotherVolena A. Raby1,4 b. August 28, 1898, d. June 23, 1980
     Melda Marie James Melda Marie James Howard age 80 of Harriman passed away Sunday October 21, 2001 at Roane Medical Center. A member of South Harriman Baptist Church, Cheerful Helper Sunday School Class, Teacher Assistant in Roane County School System.Survivors: Husband Noah E. Howard of Harriman, Daughter & Husband Nancy Eyvonne & Wendy Howard of Harriman, Sisters Alma McCuiston of Kingston, Dorothy Neal of Kingston, Brothers W.R. James Jr., of Harriman, H.M. James of Ooltewah, Tn., Ralph James of Harriman, Grandchildren Brent & Kristy Howard, Sarah & Tom Collins, Brandon Alexander, Christopher M. Alexander. Funeral 8 PM Tuesday at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel in Harriman with Ken Isham and Rev. Randy Maxwell Officiating. Interment 11:00 AM Wednesday at Willard Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman.3 She was buried at Willard Park Cemetery, Harriman, Roane Co., Tennessee.5,3 Her Social Security Number was 411-24-8574.6 She was born on October 10, 1921 at Tennessee.1,6,5 As of June 17, 1946,her married name was Howard.2 She married Noah E. Howard on June 17, 1946 at Roane Co., Tennessee.2,5,3 Melda Marie James died on October 21, 2001 at Harriman, Roane Co., Tennessee, at age 80.6,5,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 57, District 8, Kingston, Roane Co., Tennessee1
1940Dwelling 182, District 73-10, Roane Co., Tennessee4

Family

Noah E. Howard
Marriage*Melda Marie James married Noah E. Howard on June 17, 1946 at Roane Co., Tennessee.2,5,3 
Child
  • Nancy Eyvonne Howard3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  3. [S4077] Kyker Funeral Homes, online kykerfuneralhomes.com, From the Melda Marie James Howard obituary.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3390] Willard Park Cemetery, Roane Co., TN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Robert James Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. March 17, 1924, d. December 11, 2006
FatherRev. William Robert James1,5 b. August 28, 1895, d. September 16, 1957
MotherVolena A. Raby1,5 b. August 28, 1898, d. June 23, 1980
     William Robert James Jr. was buried at Roane Memorial Gardens, 1400 N Gateway, Rockwood, Roane Co., Tennessee.3 His Social Security Number was 414-28-1012.6 He married Bessie Unknown.3 William Robert James Jr. was born on March 17, 1924 at Harriman, Roane Co., Tennessee.6,3,4,2 He married Carolyn York on November 6, 1970 at Roane Co., Tennessee.2 William Robert James Jr. died on December 11, 2006 at Tennessee at age 82.6,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 57, District 8, Kingston, Roane Co., Tennessee1
1940Dwelling 182, District 73-10, Roane Co., Tennessee5

Family 1

Bessie Unknown
Marriage*William Robert James Jr. married Bessie Unknown.3 

Family 2

Carolyn York b. November 5, 1942, d. 1999
Marriage*William Robert James Jr. married Carolyn York on November 6, 1970 at Roane Co., Tennessee.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  3. [S12559] Roane Memorial Gardens, Roane Co., TN, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [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.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Hosea M. James1

M, b. August 6, 1926, d. May 18, 2007
FatherRev. William Robert James1,2 b. August 28, 1895, d. September 16, 1957
MotherVolena A. Raby1,2 b. August 28, 1898, d. June 23, 1980
     Hosea M. James was born on August 6, 1926 at Tennessee.1,3 He died on May 18, 2007 at age 80.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 57, District 8, Kingston, Roane Co., Tennessee1
1940Dwelling 182, District 73-10, Roane Co., Tennessee2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.