Winsloe Margaret Reynolds1,2

F, b. November 27, 1917, d. January 13, 2001
     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

Family

Edgar Augustine Thurman b. January 26, 1917, d. April 16, 1998
Marriage*She married Edgar Augustine Thurman, son of William Everett Thurman and Genevieve Annin.1 
Child
  • Elaine Thurman1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edgar Augustine Thurman obituary in the Apr 18, 1998 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Winsloe Reynolds Thurman obituary in the Jan 15, 2001 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Anna Mae Ridge1,2

F, b. November 26, 1918, d. October 29, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 261-52-6736.3 Anna Mae Ridge was born on November 26, 1918 at Jefferson Co., Kentucky.3,1 As of 1943,her married name was Thurman.2 She married Minor Eldridge Thurman, son of William Everett Thurman and Genevieve Annin, in 1943 at Martin Co., Florida.1,2 Anna Mae Ridge died on October 29, 1999 at Arizona at age 80.3

Family

Minor Eldridge Thurman b. October 30, 1919, d. June 27, 1995
Marriage*She married Minor Eldridge Thurman, son of William Everett Thurman and Genevieve Annin, in 1943 at Martin Co., Florida.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S4359] Price Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/18022267/person/20341348885
  2. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Laura Gay Sumner1,2

F, b. December 14, 1889, d. June, 1971
     Laura Gay Sumner was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on December 14, 1889 at Virginia.4,3 As of circa 1912,her married name was Thurman.5 She married Robert Leonard Thurman, son of William Alexander Thurman and Olive Celestia Shank, circa 1912.5,2 Laura Gay Sumner died in June, 1971 at age 81.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 480, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 761, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 384, District 81-4E, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Robert Leonard Thurman b. March 9, 1889, d. June, 1976
Marriage*Laura Gay Sumner married Robert Leonard Thurman, son of William Alexander Thurman and Olive Celestia Shank, circa 1912.5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard Robert Thurman obituary in the Jul 2, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Cuba Thurman Murray obituary in the Nov 13, 2000 edition.
  3. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Cuba Thurman1,2,3,4

F, b. June 30, 1913, d. November 11, 2000
FatherRobert Leonard Thurman1,2,5,3 b. March 9, 1889, d. June, 1976
MotherLaura Gay Sumner1,2,5,3 b. December 14, 1889, d. June, 1971
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-8085.6 Virginia Cuba Thurman was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on June 30, 1913 at Virginia.1,3,6 As of circa 1934,her married name was Murray.3 She married Lacy Benjamin Murray Sr. circa 1934.3,4,7 Virginia Cuba Thurman died on November 11, 2000 at Virginia at age 87.3,6 She MURRAY, Virginia Cuba Thurman, 87, of Roanoke County, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2000 at a local hospital. She was born June 30, 1913 to Robert L. and Laura Sumners Thurman. She was a dedicated wife and loving, supportive mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A member of Melrose Methodist Church, she and her husband owned Murray's Market on Peters Creek Road. Mrs. Murray was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Lacy B. Murray, Sr. and five brothers, Leonard, Fred, Charley, Wilson, and Edward. Her life is celebrated and passing mourned by her survivors, two sons and daughter-in-law, Lacy B. "Ben" Murray, Jr., David T. and Linda W. Murray; one daughter, Lorraine M. Stokley, all of Roanoke; one brother and sister-in-law, Emory T. and Pauline B. Thurman of Roanoke; one sister, Francis T. Wilson of Seguin, Texas; four sisters-in-law, Adele C. Thurman, Irene C. Thurman, Doris P. Thurman, Sarah H. Murray, all of Roanoke; eight grandchildren, Mark D. Murray of Roanoke, Jennifer "Jenny" L. Murray of Richmond, Laura S. Hartless of Richmond, Linda S. Nolen of Cary, N.C., Lisa S. Goins of Chesapeake, Virginia "Ginny" S. Thornhill of Lynchburg, Sean M. Murray of Charlottesville, Eric D. Murray of Roanoke; five great-grandchildren, Josh Murray of Roanoke, Dylan Hartless of Richmond, Brittany Nolen of Cary, N.C., Haley and Nate Goins of Chesapeake, also a very dear and caring friend, Marcella M. Murray of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, November 13, 2000 at Oakey's North Chapel with Rev. Diane Clevenger officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. on November 13, 2000.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 480, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 761, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 30, District 119-8, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1930Bakery saleslady2

Family

Lacy Benjamin Murray Sr. b. November 27, 1904, d. June 24, 1991
Marriage*Virginia Cuba Thurman married Lacy Benjamin Murray Sr. circa 1934.3,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Cuba Thurman Murray obituary in the Nov 13, 2000 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lacy B. Murray, Sr. obituary in the Jun 25, 1991 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard Robert Thurman obituary in the Jul 2, 1996 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S4360] Sturtevant Funeral Home, online http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net, From the Lorraine Murray Stokley obituary.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Leonard Robert Thurman1,2

M, b. July 16, 1915, d. June 30, 1996
FatherRobert Leonard Thurman1,3,4 b. March 9, 1889, d. June, 1976
MotherLaura Gay Sumner1,3,4 b. December 14, 1889, d. June, 1971
     Leonard Robert Thurman was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 719-07-7137.5 He was born on July 16, 1915 at Virginia.1,6,5 He married Herma Pauline Mattox on December 24, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6,7 Leonard Robert Thurman died on June 30, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.2,5 He THURMAN, Leonard Robert, ("Mr. T."), 80, of Buchanan, died Sunday, June 30, 1996, in Lewis Gale Hospital, Salem. He retired from the Signal Department of the Norfolk and Western Railway after 41 years of service. Mr. Thurman was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge #151, Buchanan for 50 years and was a longtime exhibitor and supporter of the American Saddlebred Horse Industry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Herma Mattox Thurman; his parents, Robert and Laura Sumner Thurman; brothers, Fred, Charles, Wilson, and Edward Thurman. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Thurman Martin, Buchanan; granddaughters, Tricia Marie Tate and her husband, Mark Tate, Fincastle, and Julie Dawn Martin, Buchanan; one great-grandson, Brandon Scott Tate; two sisters; Cuba Murray, Roanoke, Frances Wilson, Brenham, Texas; a brother and sister-in-law, Emory and Pauline Thurman, Roanoke; three sisters-in-law, Irene Thurman, Dell Thurman, and Doris Thurman, all of Roanoke; and his special friends and members of the North Star Round Table in Buchanan. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 1996, at the Buchanan Baptist Church. The Rev. Mike Woody and the Rev. Leonard Southern will officiate. Interment will be at Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with I.O.O.F rites. Flowers will be appreciated and anyone wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to the Buchanan Rescue Squad and Fire Department or the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel, Peters Creek Rd on July 2, 1996.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 480, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 761, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Family

Herma Pauline Mattox b. January 8, 1918, d. December 12, 1980
Marriage*Leonard Robert Thurman married Herma Pauline Mattox on December 24, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6,7 
Child
  • Patricia Thurman2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard Robert Thurman obituary in the Jul 2, 1996 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Cuba Thurman Murray obituary in the Nov 13, 2000 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3280] Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S3597] Taylor Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11118195/person/-206287613

Fred Hampton Thurman1,2,3

M, b. October 16, 1917, d. May 27, 1992
FatherRobert Leonard Thurman1,4,5,6 b. March 9, 1889, d. June, 1976
MotherLaura Gay Sumner1,4,5,6 b. December 14, 1889, d. June, 1971
     His Social Security Number was 230-03-9206.7 Fred Hampton Thurman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He married Addelle E. Cash.2,3 Fred Hampton Thurman was born on October 16, 1917 at Virginia.1,7 He died on May 27, 1992 at Virginia at age 74.2,7 He Fred H. Thurman, age 74, North Roanoke County, died Wednesday, May 27, 1992 in a local hospital. He was a member of Melrose United Methodist Church and was a retired building superintendent for Lionberger Construction Company and was a navy veteran of World War II. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Addelle Cash Thurman; two daughters and one son-in-law, Shelby T. Cassell and husband Glen W. Cassell, Roanoke; Sharon T. Hardie, Walnut Creek, Calif; three grandchildren, Greg W. Cassell and Holly A. Cassell, Roanoke; Yancy R. Equi, Walnut Creek, Calif; three brothers, Leonard Thurman, Buchanan; Charles and Emory Thurman, Roanoke; two sisters, Cuba Thurman Murray, Roanoke; Frances Wilson, Branan, Texas. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's North Chapel, 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 29 with the Rev. Richard L. McNutt and Mr. Fred Tanner officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, Roanoke County number Five Rescue Squad, Hollins. Friends may call Oakey's North Chapel where the family will receive friends 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday. on May 29, 1992.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 480, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 761, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 31, District 119-8, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1940Salesman8

Family

Addelle E. Cash b. September 12, 1916, d. November 24, 2006
Marriage*Fred Hampton Thurman married Addelle E. Cash.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred H. Thurman obituary in the May 29, 1992 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Addelle Cash Thurman obituary in the Nov 26, 2006 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard Robert Thurman obituary in the Jul 2, 1996 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Cuba Thurman Murray obituary in the Nov 13, 2000 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sharon Anne Hardie obituary in the Apr 28, 2004 edition.

Charles Alexander Thurman1

M, b. April 12, 1922, d. March 23, 1996
FatherRobert Leonard Thurman2,3,4 b. March 9, 1889, d. June, 1976
MotherLaura Gay Sumner2,3,4 b. December 14, 1889, d. June, 1971
     His Social Security Number was 229-12-3234.5 Charles Alexander Thurman was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.6 He was born on April 12, 1922 at Virginia.2,5 He married Irene Virginia Carden, daughter of Walter Tazwell Carden and Norma Gladys Lewis, on October 15, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Charles Alexander Thurman died on March 23, 1996 at Virginia at age 73.5,6 He THURMAN Charles A., 73, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, March 23, 1996. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving as a medic in the 246th Coast Artillery. He is survived by his wife, Irene C. Thurman; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Dan Naff; son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Deloris Thurman ; "adopted" grandson, Houston Doss; brothers and sister-in-law, Leonard Thurman, and Emory and Pauline Thurman, and sisters, Cuba Murray and Frances Wilson. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 25, 1996, at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. Joseph Crowther officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel. on March 24, 1996.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 761, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 384, District 81-4E, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Irene Virginia Carden b. December 15, 1924
Marriage*Charles Alexander Thurman married Irene Virginia Carden, daughter of Walter Tazwell Carden and Norma Gladys Lewis, on October 15, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Children
  • Linda Thurman6
  • Chuck Thurman6

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard Robert Thurman obituary in the Jul 2, 1996 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Cuba Thurman Murray obituary in the Nov 13, 2000 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles A. Thurman obituary in the Mar 24, 1996 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Wilson D. Thurman1,2

M, b. April 3, 1926, d. April, 1965
FatherRobert Leonard Thurman1,3,4,5 b. March 9, 1889, d. June, 1976
MotherLaura Gay Sumner1,3,4,5 b. December 14, 1889, d. June, 1971
     Wilson D. Thurman was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.2 He was born on April 3, 1926 at Virginia.1,2 He died in April, 1965.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 761, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 384, District 81-4E, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard Robert Thurman obituary in the Jul 2, 1996 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Cuba Thurman Murray obituary in the Nov 13, 2000 edition.

Emory T. Thurman1,2,3

M, b. January 18, 1929, d. November 10, 2005
FatherRobert Leonard Thurman1,4,5,2 b. March 9, 1889, d. June, 1976
MotherLaura Gay Sumner1,4,5,2 b. December 14, 1889, d. June, 1971
     Emory T. Thurman was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 He married Pauline Unknown.6 Emory T. Thurman was born on January 18, 1929 at Virginia.1,7 He died on November 10, 2005 at Virginia at age 76.7,3 He Emory T. Thurman, 76, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 10, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline B. Thurman. He is survived by a sister, Frances T. Wilson of Texas; sisters in law, Adele C. Thurman , Irene C. Thurman both of Roanoke, Doris P. Thurman of Florida; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Monday, November 14, 2005 at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Frank Feather officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the V. F. W. Post 1264. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362 1237. on November 13, 2005.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 761, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 384, District 81-4E, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

Pauline Unknown b. June 17, 1929, d. January 28, 2001
Marriage*Emory T. Thurman married Pauline Unknown.6 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Cuba Thurman Murray obituary in the Nov 13, 2000 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emory T. Thurman obituary in the Nov 13, 2005 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard Robert Thurman obituary in the Jul 2, 1996 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline B. Thurman obituary in the Jan 31, 2001 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Edward L. Thurman1

M, b. July 21, 1933, d. August, 1989
FatherRobert Leonard Thurman1,2,3 b. March 9, 1889, d. June, 1976
MotherLaura Gay Sumner1,2,3 b. December 14, 1889, d. June, 1971
     His Social Security Number was 227-42-4298.4 Edward L. Thurman married Doris Unknown.5 Edward L. Thurman was born on July 21, 1933 at Virginia.1,4 He died in August, 1989 at age 56.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 384, District 81-4E, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia1

Family

Doris Unknown
Marriage*Edward L. Thurman married Doris Unknown.5 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard Robert Thurman obituary in the Jul 2, 1996 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Cuba Thurman Murray obituary in the Nov 13, 2000 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline B. Thurman obituary in the Jan 31, 2001 edition.

Herma Pauline Mattox1,2

F, b. January 8, 1918, d. December 12, 1980
     Herma Pauline Mattox was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 225-10-9317.3 She was born on January 8, 1918 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 As of December 24, 1936,her married name was Thurman.4 She married Leonard Robert Thurman, son of Robert Leonard Thurman and Laura Gay Sumner, on December 24, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4 Herma Pauline Mattox died on December 12, 1980 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 146, District 119-7, Roanoke, Virginia5

Family

Leonard Robert Thurman b. July 16, 1915, d. June 30, 1996
Marriage*Herma Pauline Mattox married Leonard Robert Thurman, son of Robert Leonard Thurman and Laura Gay Sumner, on December 24, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4 
Child
  • Patricia Thurman1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard Robert Thurman obituary in the Jul 2, 1996 edition.
  2. [S3280] Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3597] Taylor Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11118195/person/-206287613
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lacy Benjamin Murray Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. November 27, 1904, d. June 24, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 227-46-6664.5 Lacy Benjamin Murray Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 He was born on November 27, 1904 at Virginia.1,5 He married Virginia Cuba Thurman, daughter of Robert Leonard Thurman and Laura Gay Sumner, circa 1934.2,3,4 Lacy Benjamin Murray Sr. died on June 24, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.5,3 He Lacy B. Murray, Sr., age 86, of North Roanoke County died at his home, Monday, June 24, 1991. He was a member of The United Methodist Church and was a retired Carrier from the U.S. Postal Service and was a Navy Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Cuba) Thurman Murray; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Lacy (Ben) Murray, Jr; David Thurman Murray and wife Linda; one daughter, Lorraine M. Stokley, all of Roanoke, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; one brother, Roy N. Murray, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's North Chapel 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 26 with burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Roanoke County #5 Rescue Squad or to a favorite charity. Friends may call Oakey's North Chapel where the family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. on June 25, 1991.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 30, District 119-8, Roanoke, Virginia1

Occupation

1940Postman1

Family

Virginia Cuba Thurman b. June 30, 1913, d. November 11, 2000
Marriage*Lacy Benjamin Murray Sr. married Virginia Cuba Thurman, daughter of Robert Leonard Thurman and Laura Gay Sumner, circa 1934.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Cuba Thurman Murray obituary in the Nov 13, 2000 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lacy B. Murray, Sr. obituary in the Jun 25, 1991 edition.
  4. [S4360] Sturtevant Funeral Home, online http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net, From the Lorraine Murray Stokley obituary.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Pauline Unknown1

F, b. June 17, 1929, d. January 28, 2001
     Her Social Security Number was 225-32-0218.2 Pauline Unknown was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 Her married name was Thurman.1 She married Emory T. Thurman, son of Robert Leonard Thurman and Laura Gay Sumner.1 Pauline Unknown was born on June 17, 1929.2 She died on January 28, 2001 at Virginia at age 71.2,1 She THURMAN, Pauline B., 71, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 28, 2001. She is survived by her husband, Emory T. Thurman; sisters-in-law, Frances T. Wilson of Seguin, Texas, Adele C. Thurman, Irene C. Thurman, Doris P. Thurman, all of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at Oakey's North Chapel with Rev. Frank Feather officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. on January 31, 2001.1

Family

Emory T. Thurman b. January 18, 1929, d. November 10, 2005
Marriage*She married Emory T. Thurman, son of Robert Leonard Thurman and Laura Gay Sumner.1 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline B. Thurman obituary in the Jan 31, 2001 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.