James Noel McCracken1,2

M, b. October 12, 1895, d. January 11, 1943
     James Noel McCracken was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico.2 He was born on October 12, 1895 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.2 He married Beulah Ann Moore, daughter of George Thomas Moore and Vinnie Ann Bell, on August 5, 1930 at Eddy Co., New Mexico.1,3 James Noel McCracken died on January 11, 1943 at New Mexico at age 47.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 177, District 90-2, Justice Precinct 1, Gray Co., Texas4

Occupation

1940Oil well pumper4

Family

Beulah Ann Moore b. August 10, 1908, d. December 2, 2004
Marriage*James Noel McCracken married Beulah Ann Moore, daughter of George Thomas Moore and Vinnie Ann Bell, on August 5, 1930 at Eddy Co., New Mexico.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2061] Albuquerque Journal, From the Beulah A. McCracken obituary in the Dec 5, 2004 edition.
  2. [S2356] Sunset Memorial Park, Bernalillo Co., NM, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=titsworth&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=34&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=64064642&CRid=38470&df=all&
  3. [S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Nell McCracken obituary.
  6. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.
  7. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  8. [S3418] Cibola County Beacon, From the James McCracken obituary in the Mar 20, 2009 edition.
  9. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.

James Owen "Jim" McCracken1,2,3

M, b. December 6, 1933, d. February 21, 2009
FatherJames Noel McCracken1,2,4,3,5 b. October 12, 1895, d. January 11, 1943
MotherBeulah Ann Moore1,2,4,3,5 b. August 10, 1908, d. December 2, 2004
     His Social Security Number was 525-68-9339.6 James Owen "Jim" McCracken married Irene Unknown.1,5 James Owen "Jim" McCracken was born on December 6, 1933 at Odessa, Ector Co., Texas.3,6,5 He died on February 21, 2009 at Thoreau, McKinley Co., New Mexico, at age 75.6,5 He Cremation has taken place for James McCracken, 77, long-time area resident. He was born on Dec. 6, 1933, in Odessa, Texas, and passed away on Feb. 21, 2009, in Thoreau after a long bout with cancer. He is survived by his wife: Irene McCracken; sons: Ralph McCracken and wife Carolyn of Las Cruces and James McCracken and wife Catherine of Albuquerque; grandchildren: Corinne and boyfriend Herman and Rebecca and husband Paul; great-grandchildren: Anita, Paul Jr., and Clorinda. He was preceded in death by his parents: James and Beulah McCracken. He enjoyed exploring and building and was well respected in the auto parts and mining communities. He was helped by Bud Willoughby of Grants Car Parts and Kelly of Heartland Hospice, who was able to take him home in time for his wishes. on March 20, 2009.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 177, District 90-2, Justice Precinct 1, Gray Co., Texas4

Family

Irene Unknown
Marriage*James Owen "Jim" McCracken married Irene Unknown.1,5 
Children
  • James Owen "Jim" McCracken II1,5
  • Ralph McCracken5

Citations

  1. [S2061] Albuquerque Journal, From the Beulah A. McCracken obituary in the Dec 5, 2004 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Nell McCracken obituary.
  3. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3418] Cibola County Beacon, From the James McCracken obituary in the Mar 20, 2009 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Noel "Bill" McCracken1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 21, 1931, d. January 16, 1994
FatherJames Noel McCracken1,3,6,5 b. October 12, 1895, d. January 11, 1943
MotherBeulah Ann Moore1,3,6,5 b. August 10, 1908, d. December 2, 2004
     William Noel "Bill" McCracken was buried at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico.2,7 He was born on July 21, 1931 at Odessa, Ector Co., Texas.2,5,7 He married Shirley Irene Deerman on June 13, 1953 at Las Cruces, Dona Ana Co., New Mexico.4 William Noel "Bill" McCracken died on January 16, 1994 at New Mexico at age 62.2,7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 177, District 90-2, Justice Precinct 1, Gray Co., Texas6

Family

Shirley Irene Deerman b. June 28, 1936, d. February 13, 2011
Marriage*William Noel "Bill" McCracken married Shirley Irene Deerman on June 13, 1953 at Las Cruces, Dona Ana Co., New Mexico.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2061] Albuquerque Journal, From the Beulah A. McCracken obituary in the Dec 5, 2004 edition.
  2. [S3300] Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe Co., NM, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Nell McCracken obituary.
  4. [S11643] Unknown compiler, New Mexico, Select County Marriage Records, 1905-1999.
  5. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S2061] Albuquerque Journal, From the Shirley I. Herndon obituary in the Feb 16, 2011 edition.

Pearl Brigance1,2

F, b. December 2, 1916, d. July 8, 2009
     Pearl Brigance Pearl Brigance Moore, 92, died July 8, 2009 in Sacramento, Calif. Members of her immediate family made graveside tributes July 18, 2009. Interment was under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors. She was a long-time resident of Olton and West Texas. Born Dec. 2, 1916, in Big Spring, she was the daughter of Albert C. and Eula Brigance. The family moved to Plainview, and then to Olton in 1927. She was an Olton High School graduate and a Texas Tech University graduate. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Olton. She married Elmer J. Moore on June 6,1937. They started a family in 1940, and spent the war years in Levelland and Flagstaff, Ariz. In 1946, they moved to Shamrock, where her husband was the superintendent of schools and she was his administrative assistant. In 1956, they moved back to Olton, where they were engaged in farming and school teaching. She had 27 years of service in Texas public schools. They were married 65 years. After her husband’s death in August 2002, she sold her home in Olton and moved to Sacramento in 2003 to live near her two children and three of her grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend throughout her life. She was selected as Sandhills Celebration Queen in 1994, the same year her husband served as grand marshal of the Sandhills Celebration Parade. They were proud to be honored by her friends and neighbors. Her parents and her husband preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were three sisters, Pauline Todd, Dorothy Russell and Ruth Cornelius; and a brother, Merrill Brigance. She is survived by her son, Jerry Moore and his wife, Sue, of Los Angeles, Calif; her daughter, Judy Moore, of Sacramento; four grandchildren, Schell, Scott, Melinda and Kim; three great-grandsons, Jason, Preston and Riley; a sister, LaNeile Ford; a sister-in-law, DeMetris Brigance; a brother-in-law, GW Moore, and many nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials to Olton Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 1055, Olton, TX 79064.2 She was buried at Olton Cemetery, Olton, Lamb Co., Texas.1 She was born on December 2, 1916 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.1,2,3 As of June 6, 1937,her married name was Moore.1 She married Elmer J. Moore, son of George Thomas Moore and Vinnie Ann Bell, on June 6, 1937.1,2 Pearl Brigance died on July 8, 2009 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California, at age 92.1,2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 204, District 140-1, Olton, Lamb Co., Texas4

Family

Elmer J. Moore b. January 11, 1906, d. August 29, 2002
Marriage*Pearl Brigance married Elmer J. Moore, son of George Thomas Moore and Vinnie Ann Bell, on June 6, 1937.1,2 
Children
  • Jerry Moore2
  • Judy Moore2

Citations

  1. [S4159] Olton Cemetery, Lamb Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S4160] Ramage Funeral Directors, online http://www.ramagefuneraldirectors.com, From the Pearl Brigance Moore obituary.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Maxine Guinn1,2

F, b. July 10, 1929, d. September 28, 2008
     Maxine Guinn was buried at Waurika Cemetery, Waurika, Jefferson Co., Oklahoma.2 She was born on July 10, 1929 at Waurika, Jefferson Co., Oklahoma.3,2 As of September 21, 1946,her married name was Cole.1 She married Robert Loyd Cole, son of Robert Marion Cole and Mabel Edna Morris, on September 21, 1946 at Byers, Clay Co., Texas.1,2 Maxine Guinn died on September 28, 2008 at Jefferson Co., Oklahoma, at age 79.1,2,3 She Waurika - Maxine Cole, 79, of Waurika, Okla., went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, in Jefferson County Hospital. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church in Waurika, with the Rev. Jeff McLemore and the Rev. Lynn Plant officiating. Burial will be in Waurika Cemetery under direction of Dudley Funeral Home in Waurika. Maxine was born July 10, 1929, in Waurika, to Grady and Flora Delphia Marney Guinn. She and Robert Cole were married Sept. 21, 1946, in Byers, Texas. They owned Quality Glass in Duncan for 33 years. Maxine was very active in numerous groups and organizations throughout her life. She and Bob shared 62 glorious years of marriage. Maxine was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her husband, Bob Cole of the home in Waurika; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael Lynn and Jeanne Cole of Garden Grove, Calif; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gwyndolyn Sue and Greg Gardner of Katy, Texas, and Sheila Renee and Adam Davis of Garland, Texas; two sisters, Pauline Phillips of Oklahoma City, and Lois Thompson of Pampa, Texas; seven grandchildren, Amy Moss, Shelly Wilson, Sara Wilson, Jon Cole, Melissa Murphy, Cole Morris and Jered Davis; and five great-grandchildren. on September 29, 2008.2

Family

Robert Loyd Cole b. February 2, 1927, d. November 14, 2013
Marriage*She married Robert Loyd Cole, son of Robert Marion Cole and Mabel Edna Morris, on September 21, 1946 at Byers, Clay Co., Texas.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4162] Dudley Funeral Home, online http://www.dudleyfuneralhomes.com, From the Robert Loyd Cole obituary.
  2. [S1273] Duncan Oklahoma Banner, From the Maxine Cole obituary in the Sep 29, 2008 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Michael Lynn "Mike" Cole1,2

M, b. October 3, 1947, d. January 25, 2009
FatherRobert Loyd Cole1,2 b. February 2, 1927, d. November 14, 2013
MotherMaxine Guinn1,2 b. July 10, 1929, d. September 28, 2008
     Michael Lynn "Mike" Cole married Jeanne Unknown.2 Michael Lynn "Mike" Cole was born on October 3, 1947.3 He died on January 25, 2009 at California at age 61.3

Family

Jeanne Unknown
Marriage*He married Jeanne Unknown.2 

Citations

  1. [S4162] Dudley Funeral Home, online http://www.dudleyfuneralhomes.com, From the Robert Loyd Cole obituary.
  2. [S1273] Duncan Oklahoma Banner, From the Maxine Cole obituary in the Sep 29, 2008 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Virgil William Geno1

M, b. April 7, 1912, d. November 16, 2005
     Virgil William Geno was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (also known as West Cemetery), Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,3 He was born on April 7, 1912 at Van Buren Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,2,4,3 He married Cleda M. Morrow, daughter of Jesse Samuel "Sam" Morrow and Mary Fatina Scott, on September 7, 1932 at Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa.5,3 Virgil William Geno died on November 16, 2005 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 93.2,4,3 He Virgil W. Geno, 93, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, in the Sigourney Care Center following a brief illness. Services: 2 p.m. today, Sigourney Christian Church, by the Rev. Jim Bringman. Burial: Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sigourney, with military rites. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. today at the church. Arrangements are with Reynolds-Powell Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service in Sigourney. Survivors include his wife, Cleda of Sigourney. Virgil was born April 7, 1912, in Van Buren Township, Keokuk County, to Fred and Sarah (McClenahan) Geno. He attended country school and graduated from Sigourney High School. On Sept. 7, 1932, he married Cleda Morrow at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Virgil served in the U.S. Army under General George Patton during World War II. He farmed and managed the Napa auto parts store in Sigourney for 27 years. Virgil was a member of Sigourney Christian Church and American Legion Post 19. Military rites provided by Lacey Kerr VFW Post 2308 and American Legion Post 19. A memorial fund has been established for the Sigourney Christian Church. on November 18, 2005.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 250, District 54-3, Hendrick, Keokuk Co., Iowa6

Occupation

1940Gas station propriator6

Family

Cleda M. Morrow b. August 16, 1913, d. February 10, 2010
Marriage*Virgil William Geno married Cleda M. Morrow, daughter of Jesse Samuel "Sam" Morrow and Mary Fatina Scott, on September 7, 1932 at Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa.5,3 

Citations

  1. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  2. [S2668] Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=herman&GSfn=ernest&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=9500377&CRid=95821&df=all&
  3. [S1814] Gazette, The, From the Virgil W. Geno obituary in the Nov 18, 2005 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lynn Anton Norwood1,2

M, b. May 3, 1938, d. April 7, 2008
FatherJames Taylor Norwood1,2 b. circa 1912
MotherNadine Rosalie Moses1,2 b. December 1, 1918, d. March 2, 2005
     Lynn Anton Norwood was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He was born on May 3, 1938 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.1,2,3 He married Betty Jo Winfrey in 1962.2,4 Lynn Anton Norwood died on April 7, 2008 at Virginia at age 69.2,3 He Lynn Anton Norwood, of Shawsville, Va., passed away on Monday, April 7, 2008. He was born May 3, 1938, the son of James Taylor Norwood and Nadine Moses Norwood. Lynn is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Betty Winfrey Norwood, of Shawsville; one son, Michael J. Norwood; and one daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Robert Joyner, all of Christiansburg; one brother, James G. Norwood, of Shawsville, one sister, Linda N. Ring, of Georgia; brother-in-law, David Winfrey and his wife, of North Carolina; as well as several nieces and nephews. Lynn served in the United States Air Force and was then employed by General Electric for 48 years. He was a member of Crockett Springs United Methodist Church. Lynn will be remembered as a devoted family man and a much respected member of his community. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008, at Crockett Springs United Methodist Church with Pastor Terry Ross officiating. Interment will follow at Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville, Va. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106-A, Roanoke, Va. 24018. The Norwood family is being served by Horne Funeral Service (540-382-2612). on April 9, 2008.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 35, District 51-1449, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1

Family

Betty Jo Winfrey b. May 20, 1943, d. November 20, 2012
Marriage*Lynn Anton Norwood married Betty Jo Winfrey in 1962.2,4 
Children
  • Michael J. Norwood2
  • Beth Norwood2,5

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lynn Anton Norwood obituary in the Apr 9, 2008 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jo Norwood obituary in the Nov 22, 2012 edition.

Betty Jo Winfrey1

F, b. May 20, 1943, d. November 20, 2012
     Betty Jo Winfrey was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She was born on May 20, 1943.3,4 As of 1962,her married name was Norwood.3 She married Lynn Anton Norwood, son of James Taylor Norwood and Nadine Rosalie Moses, in 1962.1,3 Betty Jo Winfrey died on November 20, 2012 at Virginia at age 69.4,2 She Betty Jo Norwood, 69, of Shawsville, has gone home to be with her husband, Lynn Anton Norwood, on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. She is survived by her son, Michael J. Norwood and Margee; daughter, Beth N. Joyner and husband, Robert, all of Christiansburg; granddaughter, Summer Lynn Norwood; close friend, Vivian; special cousin, Nancy; brother, David Winfrey and wife, Carolyn; brother-in-law, James G. Norwood; sister-in-law, Linda N. Ring; as well as many nieces and nephews. Betty was a member of the VFW and a strong supporter of the Humane Society. She was also involved in the RSVP program, the Meadowbrook Library as well as the Meadowbrook Museum. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 23, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2012, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in honor of Betty to a charity of your choice. on November 22, 2012.2

Family

Lynn Anton Norwood b. May 3, 1938, d. April 7, 2008
Marriage*She married Lynn Anton Norwood, son of James Taylor Norwood and Nadine Rosalie Moses, in 1962.1,3 
Children
  • Michael J. Norwood1,2
  • Beth Norwood1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lynn Anton Norwood obituary in the Apr 9, 2008 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jo Norwood obituary in the Nov 22, 2012 edition.
  3. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.