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     Emma Bland was born circa 1889 at Washington.² As of December 2, 1907,her married name was Thurman.¹ She married Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman, son of William Alexander Thurman and Olive Celestia Shank, on December 2, 1907 at Skagit Co., Washington.¹ Emma Bland died before October 8, 1930; Her husband was enumerated as a widower in the 1930 Census.³

     Vera Margaret Thurman was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 12th Street and Glacier Avenue, Juneau, Juneau Borough, Alaska.³ Her Social Security Number was 574-01-3155.⁴ She was born on August 31, 1908 at Skagit Co., Washington.^1,4 As of June 15, 1936,her married name was Donohue.³ She married Cecil Howard Donohue on June 15, 1936.³ Vera Margaret Thurman died on November 12, 1972 at Alaska at age 64.⁴

     Ellsworth Alexander Thurman was born circa 1911 at Washington.¹ He married Alice Irene Stoner on October 31, 1928 at Hyder, Outer Ketchikan Co., Alaska Territory.^2,3

     Alice Irene Stoner was born on January 12, 1908 at Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa.¹ As of October 31, 1928,her married name was Thurman.¹ She married Ellsworth Alexander Thurman, son of Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman and Emma Bland, on October 31, 1928 at Hyder, Outer Ketchikan Co., Alaska Territory.^2,1 As of before October, 1940,her married name was Fortney.³ Alice Irene Stoner married Allen P. Fortney before October, 1940.³ Alice Irene Stoner died on March 18, 1998 at Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, Alaska, at age 90.¹

     Cecil Howard Donohue was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 12th Street and Glacier Avenue, Juneau, Juneau Borough, Alaska.¹ His Social Security Number was 574-01-0942.² He was born on October 14, 1909 at Pennsylvania.² He married Vera Margaret Thurman, daughter of Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman and Emma Bland, on June 15, 1936.¹ Cecil Howard Donohue died on March 19, 1986 at Alaska at age 76.²

     Larrie Ellsworth Thurman was born on October 19, 1930 at Hyder, Outer Ketchikan Co., Alaska Territory.¹ He died on November 11, 2010 at Oceanside, San Diego Co., California, at age 80.¹

     Genevieve Annin was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 224-92-6124.² She was born on October 20, 1892 at Virginia.^2,1 As of September 21, 1913,her married name was Thurman. She married William Everett Thurman, son of William Alexander Thurman and Olive Celestia Shank, on September 21, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Genevieve Annin died on September 1, 1983 at Virginia at age 90.¹

     William Everette Thurman was buried at Alamance Memorial Park & Mausoleum, Burlington, Alamance Co., North Carolina.¹ His Social Security Number was 226-01-0954.⁴ He married Ruth Moore.¹ William Everette Thurman was born on July 9, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,1 He died on July 7, 2003 at Burlington, Alamance Co., North Carolina, at age 88.^4,5,1 He THURMAN, Mr. William Everette, 89, of 416 Engleman Avenue, Burlington, N.C., passed away Monday, July 7, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was retired as Personnel Manager of Dan River Mill, formerly Webco Mill. He was a native of Roanoke, Va. having spent most of his career as minister of music at various churches in Virginia including Vinton, Roanoke, Richmond, Norfolk and Virginia Beach. He was also a business owner in the Norfolk area. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 10, 2003 at Rich & Thompson Chapel. Rev. R. E. L. Moser, Methodist Minister and Rev. Laughton Corr, of Richmond, Va., will officiate. Interment to follow in Aluminize Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Moore Thurman, of the home; daughters, Billie Jo Birsch and husband, Jack of Virginia Beach, Va., and Peggy Thurman Walls of Burlington, N.C; a sister, Elinor Wicks of Summerville, S.C; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1:20 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service at the Rich & Thompson Mortuary in Burlington. Memorials may be made to Residential Treatment Service of Alamance, of which he was a board member, P.O. Box 427, Burlington, N.C. 27216-0427, or to a charity of the donor's choice. on July 10, 2003.¹

     His Social Security Number was 227-05-5807.⁵ Edgar Augustine Thurman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He married Winsloe Margaret Reynolds.² Edgar Augustine Thurman was born on January 26, 1917 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2 He died on April 16, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^5,2 He THURMAN, Edgar Augustine, born in Salem January 26, 1917, passed away Thursday, April 16, 1998, in a Roanoke hospital, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident that day. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School and St. Andrews Business School. He was a real estate broker, involved with current community services. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Roanoke, Salem Lions Club, Salem Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau of Western Virginia, Miss Virginia Pageant, Inc., John Will Creasy Art Association, Board of Directors at Richfield Retirement Center in Salem, Fair Housing Building, City of Salem, Personnel Board, City of Salem, Board of Directors, Adult Church School of Calvary Baptist Church, Deacon Emeritus Calvary Baptist Church, Board of Trustees, Calvary Baptist Church, Community Service President, Salem Lions Club, President of Miss Virginia Pageant, Inc., Director of National Independent Meat Packers Association, President of National Independent Meat Packers Association, Director and President of Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, President of Grocery Mfgrs. Association of Roanoke, member of Roanoke Council of Community Services, Member of Selective Service Board, President of Roanoke Area Mfgrs. Association, Executive Committee McVitty House, Inc., Salem, Director of Hidden Valley Country Club, Salem, President of Hidden Valley Country Club, Deacon Calvary Baptist Church, Director of Calvary Baptist Church School. Surviving is his wife, Winsloe Margaret Reynolds Thurman; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Charles Belyea of Clifton; three grandchildren, Rene Richardson and husband, Eric of Salt Lake City, Utah, Byard C. Belyea III, Edgar Barrett Belyea, both of Clifton; one brother and sister-in-law, W. Everett and Ruth Thurman of Burlington, N.C; one sister, Elinor Wicks of Georgia; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 20, at 2 p.m., at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Dennis Herman and Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday at the Lotz Salem Chapel. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 608 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. on April 18, 1998.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-03-6720.⁴ Minor Eldridge Thurman was born on October 30, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5 He married Anna Mae Ridge in 1943 at Martin Co., Florida.^6,7 Minor Eldridge Thurman died on June 27, 1995 at Arizona at age 75.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 225-48-8818.³ Winsloe Margaret Reynolds was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Thurman.¹ She married Edgar Augustine Thurman, son of William Everett Thurman and Genevieve Annin.¹ Winsloe Margaret Reynolds was born on November 27, 1917 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 She died on January 13, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^3,2 She THURMAN, Winsloe Reynolds, 83, widow of Edgar A. Thurman , died peacefully Saturday, January 13, 2001, in her home in Salem. She was born in Roanoke County on November 27, 1917. She had been active in community and church for many years, although in recent years she had been in declining health. Among the mnay posts she has held include, President, Salem Women's Club; Chairman, Board of Trustees, Salem Women's Club; President, Blue Ridge District of the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs; Parliamentarian, Blue Ridge District, Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs; President, Andrew Lewis High School Parent Teacher Association; President, Roanoke County Council of Parent Teacher Associations; President, Women's Missionary Society, Calvary Baptist Church; and Sunday School Teacher, Calvary Baptist Church. Among her awards are Honorary Life Member of the Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers, Andrew Lewis High School Parent Teacher Association and she has been listed in "Virginia Lives" and in "Community Leaders of Virginia." She is survived by her daughter, Elaine Thurman Belyea of Clifton; and three grandchildren, Ren Belyea Richardson of Haverhill, Massachusetts, and Byard Charles Belyea, III, and Edgar Barrett Belyea, both of Clifton. She is also survived by her sister, Mozelle R. Dobyns of Salem; and brother, Calvin Reynolds of Vinton. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Osteoporosis Foundation, 1232 22 N D Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20037-1292, in her memory. Services will be held at the Lotz Funeral Home in Salem on Wednesday, January 17, at 3 p.m. with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Caption: photo on January 15, 2001.²