Mary Elaine Adams1,2

F, b. November 21, 1949, d. December 30, 2021
     Mary Elaine Adams was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on November 21, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 As of January 14, 1989,her married name was Bower.1 She married Calvin Lewis Bower, son of Fred Lewis Bower and Iva Mae Dobbins, on January 14, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 Mary Elaine Adams died on December 30, 2021 at Virginia at age 72.3 She Mary Elaine Bower, November 21, 1949 - December 30, 2021. Mary Elaine Bower, 72, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Mary is remembered for being a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She retired from Tom's Foods, as well as Custom Wood Products. A light unto the hearts of many, Mary will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 33 years, Calvin Bower; son, David Stump; daughters, Teresa Basham (Richard) and Jessica Bean (Joseph); as well as four grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Burial Park. The family would like to thank the staff of Lewis-Gale Medical Center for the excellent care and compassion they provided Mary. on January 4, 2022.3

Family

Calvin Lewis Bower
Marriage*She married Calvin Lewis Bower, son of Fred Lewis Bower and Iva Mae Dobbins, on January 14, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Elaine Bower obituary in the Jan 4, 2022 edition.

Jack Beverlin Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. December 16, 1937, d. May 7, 1996
FatherJack Beverlin Sr.1,2,5,6,7 b. July 1, 1910, d. January 7, 1965
MotherCathryn Julia Paxton1,2,5,6,7 b. October 17, 1915, d. December 2, 1984
     Jack Beverlin Jr. was buried at Oakside Cemetery, Zephyrhills, Pasco Co., Florida.3 His Social Security Number was 233-54-5120.8 He was born on December 16, 1937 at Dry Branch, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8,2,3,9,6 He married Delorce Faye Smith on August 31, 1957 at Whitesville, Boone Co., West Virginia.2,3,10 Jack Beverlin Jr. died on May 7, 1996 at Zephyrhills, Pasco Co., Florida, at age 58.8,3,9,4 He JACK BEVERLIN JR., 58, of Zephyrhills died Tuesday at home. A native of Dry Beach, W.Va., he moved to this area 13 years ago from North Ridgeville, Ohio. He was a foundry operator for Ford Motor Company. He is survived by his wife, Delorce; two sons, Jack III and Marky J., both of Zephyrhills; a daughter, Kimberly Ann Russell of Zephyrhills; a brother, Rick of Whitesville, W.Va; four sisters, Carol Massey and Gaynel Walker, both of Whitesville, Betty Cassell of Marmet, W.Va., and Shirley Lowe of Maricopa, Ariz; and five grandchildren. on May 9, 1996.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 97, District 20-15, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1950Dwelling 331, District 41-11, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

Delorce Faye Smith b. October 21, 1940, d. July 30, 2015
Marriage*Jack Beverlin Jr. married Delorce Faye Smith on August 31, 1957 at Whitesville, Boone Co., West Virginia.2,3,10 
Children
  • Mark J. "Marky" Beverlin4,10
  • Jack Beverlin III4,10
  • Kimberly Ann Beverlin4,10

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Beverlin-Smith marriage record.
  3. [S4519] Oakside Cemetery, Pasco Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Jack Beverlin, Jr. obituary in the May 9, 1996 edition.
  5. [S8345] Armstrong Funeral Home, online www.armstrongfuneralhomewv.net, From the Gaynell Walker obituary.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  10. [S7388] Hodges Family Funeral Home, online www.meaningfulfunerals.net/?fh_id=13933, From the Delorce Beverlin obituary.

Delorce Faye Smith1

F, b. October 21, 1940, d. July 30, 2015
     Delorce Faye Smith was buried at Oakside Cemetery, Zephyrhills, Pasco Co., Florida.2 She Delorce Beverlin, October 21, 1940 - July 30, 2015. Delorce Beverlin, age 74 of Zephyrhills, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, after a long illness. Originally from Winifrede, WV, she and her husband Jack moved to Florida when he retired to enjoy the climate. She took a position in the Stewart Middle School cafeteria and worked there for 18 years. Delorce is preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her only living sibling, Ann Roysden of North Ridgeville, OH; children Mark and Jack Beverlin and Kimberly Russell, all living in Zephyrhills; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Delorce loved gardening and her grandchildren and she will be greatly missed. A committal service will be held at Oakside Cemetery in Zephyrhills, where Delorce will be laid to rest with Jack.2 She was born on October 21, 1940 at Winifrede, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3,2 As of August 31, 1957,her married name was Beverlin.1 She married Jack Beverlin Jr., son of Jack Beverlin Sr. and Cathryn Julia Paxton, on August 31, 1957 at Whitesville, Boone Co., West Virginia.1,3,2 Delorce Faye Smith died on July 30, 2015 at Zephyrhills, Pasco Co., Florida, at age 74.2

Family

Jack Beverlin Jr. b. December 16, 1937, d. May 7, 1996
Marriage*She married Jack Beverlin Jr., son of Jack Beverlin Sr. and Cathryn Julia Paxton, on August 31, 1957 at Whitesville, Boone Co., West Virginia.1,3,2 
Children
  • Mark J. "Marky" Beverlin4,2
  • Jack Beverlin III4,2
  • Kimberly Ann Beverlin4,5,2

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Beverlin-Smith marriage record.
  2. [S7388] Hodges Family Funeral Home, online www.meaningfulfunerals.net/?fh_id=13933, From the Delorce Beverlin obituary.
  3. [S4519] Oakside Cemetery, Pasco Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Jack Beverlin, Jr. obituary in the May 9, 1996 edition.
  5. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.

Gaynell Beverlin1,2

F, b. August 18, 1946, d. April 23, 2022
FatherJack Beverlin Sr.1,3,2,4 b. July 1, 1910, d. January 7, 1965
MotherCathryn Julia Paxton1,3,2,4 b. October 17, 1915, d. December 2, 1984
     Gaynell Beverlin Gaynell Walker of Seng Creek, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, April 23, 2022 at her home after a long illness. She was born August 18, 1946 at Charleston, WV a daughter of the late Jack and Cathryn Paxton Beverlin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Walker; a sister, Shirley Lowe and a brother, Jackie Beverlin. Gaynell was a lifelong Christian and attended Church at Pettry Bottom, Sundial, WV. Those left to cherish her memory include, daughter, Crystal Morgan; grandson, Austin Walker; daughter, Cathy Ford; grandchildren, Ashley, Heather, and Haleigh Estep; sisters, Betty Botkin and Carol Massey; a brother, Rick Beverlin; great grandchildren, Dakota Thaxton, Jadan Fransico, Pacey Estep, Dean and Dawson Dillsworth. Burial will be in the Pineview Cemetery, Orgas, WV.2 She was buried at Pineview Cemetery, Orgas, Boone Co., West Virginia.2,5 She was born on August 18, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 As of August 16, 1965,her married name was Walker.1 She married Larry Jan Walker on August 16, 1965 at Garrison, Boone Co., West Virginia.1,2 Gaynell Beverlin died on April 23, 2022 at Boone Co., West Virginia, at age 75.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 331, District 41-11, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Family

Larry Jan Walker b. December 7, 1945, d. January 7, 2009
Marriage*Gaynell Beverlin married Larry Jan Walker on August 16, 1965 at Garrison, Boone Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Crystal Walker2,6
  • Cathy Walker2,6

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Walker-Beverlin marriage record.
  2. [S8345] Armstrong Funeral Home, online www.armstrongfuneralhomewv.net, From the Gaynell Walker obituary.
  3. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Jack Beverlin, Jr. obituary in the May 9, 1996 edition.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4518] Pineview Cemetery, Boone Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Larry Jan Walker obituary in the Jan 9, 2009 edition.

Larry Jan Walker1,2,3

M, b. December 7, 1945, d. January 7, 2009
     Larry Jan Walker was buried at Pineview Cemetery, Orgas, Boone Co., West Virginia.2,3 His Social Security Number was 235-68-1115.4 He was born on December 7, 1945 at Nellis, Boone Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 He married Gaynell Beverlin, daughter of Jack Beverlin Sr. and Cathryn Julia Paxton, on August 16, 1965 at Garrison, Boone Co., West Virginia.1,5 Larry Jan Walker died on January 7, 2009 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 63.2,4,3 He Larry Jan Walker, 63, of Whitesville passed away Jan. 7, 2009, in CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a disabled lieutenant with the Boone County Sheriff's Department. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 162 and attended Pettry Bottom Church. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Gaynell Walker, who resided with him in Whitesville; daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Ted Ford of Clarksburg and Crystal and David Morgan of Whitesville; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Pauline Walker of Kanawha City; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Malcom Halstead of Foster; three granddaughters, Ashley, Heather and Haleigh Estep of Clarksburg; one grandson, Austin Walker of Whitesville; two stepgrandchildren, Clark and Lynze Ford of Clarksburg; two great-grandsons, Dakota Thaxton and Jayden Francisco, both of Clarksburg; and many other family members. Burial will be in Pineview Cemetery, Orgas. We would like to thank all family, friends and hospital staff for all the love, kindness and prayers we received during our time of loss. on January 9, 2009.3

Family

Gaynell Beverlin b. August 18, 1946, d. April 23, 2022
Marriage*He married Gaynell Beverlin, daughter of Jack Beverlin Sr. and Cathryn Julia Paxton, on August 16, 1965 at Garrison, Boone Co., West Virginia.1,5 
Children
  • Crystal Walker5,3
  • Cathy Walker5,3

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Walker-Beverlin marriage record.
  2. [S4518] Pineview Cemetery, Boone Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Larry Jan Walker obituary in the Jan 9, 2009 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S8345] Armstrong Funeral Home, online www.armstrongfuneralhomewv.net, From the Gaynell Walker obituary.

Glenn Leslie Thompson1,2,3

M, b. November 18, 1906, d. November 13, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 360-22-3647.4 Glenn Leslie Thompson was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Deming, Luna Co., New Mexico.2 He was born on November 18, 1906 at Campton, Wolfe Co., Kentucky.4,2,3 He married Cleola Faye Billman, daughter of Frank Billman and Bertha Conner, on June 24, 1933 at Casey, Clark Co., Illinois.1,2 Glenn Leslie Thompson died on November 13, 1998 at Deming, Luna Co., New Mexico, at age 91.1,4,2 He Glenn Leslie Thompson, 91, longtime Deming resident, died Friday, Nov. 13, 1998, at Mimbres Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. today at Backs Funeral Chapel and the funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bacas Funeral Chapel. Rev. Kenneth Stohner of Bethel Baptist Church will officiate and the concluding service and burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Thompson was born Nov. 18, 1906, in Capton, Ky., to P.L. and Elsie Thompson. On June 24, 1933, he married Cleola Faye Billman in Casey, Ill., and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Chicago, Ill. for 38 years and nine months, having retired in 1965. He was an alumni of Moody Bible Institute, made his home at the Kingdom of the Sun Retirement Center in Deming since 1971, and was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church. Surviving him is his wife Cleola Thompson of the home. Preceding him in death were both of his parents in 1951, and a brother, Kenneth Thompson, in 1965. Serving as pallbearers will be Jim Staten, Bill Baker, Jack Ferguson, John Unis, Brian Lassiter and Arlo Dietzman. Honorary pallbearers are Glenns friends from the Kingdom of the Sun Retirement Center and Dan Sharp. on November 16, 1998.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 359, District 103-75, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois5

Occupation

1940Post office clerk5

Family

Cleola Faye Billman b. July 18, 1908, d. December 21, 2003
Marriage*Glenn Leslie Thompson married Cleola Faye Billman, daughter of Frank Billman and Bertha Conner, on June 24, 1933 at Casey, Clark Co., Illinois.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S11198] Deming Headlight, The, From the Cleola F. Thompson obituary in the Dec 31, 2003 edition.
  2. [S11198] Deming Headlight, The, From the Glenn Leslie Thompson obituary in the Nov 16, 1998 edition.
  3. [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.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.