Charles Richard Gillespie1,2

M, b. January 1, 1932, d. June 17, 1995
FatherRalph Robert Gillespie1
MotherLena Unknown1
     His Social Security Number was 249-44-5462.3 Charles Richard Gillespie was born on January 1, 1932 at Davidson Co., North Carolina.2,3 He died on June 17, 1995 at Louisiana at age 63.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 53, District 4-1, Ansonville, Anson Co., North Carolina1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Bobby G. Gillespie1

M, b. June 18, 1934, d. April 23, 1999
FatherRalph Robert Gillespie1
MotherLena Unknown1
     His Social Security Number was 248-44-0773.2 Bobby G. Gillespie was born on June 18, 1934 at North Carolina.1,2 He died on April 23, 1999 at Louisiana at age 64.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 53, District 4-1, Ansonville, Anson Co., North Carolina1

Citations

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

Norma Lorraine Frame1,2

F, b. June 6, 1930, d. September 30, 2015
     Norma Lorraine Frame was buried at Poplar Ridge Cemetery, Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on June 6, 1930 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,1 As of April 15, 1950,her married name was Hamrick.1 She married Russell Clayton Hamrick, son of Benjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick and Clara Ocie Bleakney, on April 15, 1950 at Gassaway, Braxton Co., West Virginia.1,2 Norma Lorraine Frame died on September 30, 2015 at West Virginia at age 85.1

Family

Russell Clayton Hamrick b. August 1, 1925, d. May 11, 1981
Marriage*She married Russell Clayton Hamrick, son of Benjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick and Clara Ocie Bleakney, on April 15, 1950 at Gassaway, Braxton Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Lorraine Hamrick3
  • Ramona Hamrick3
  • Russell Clayton Hamrick II3
  • Corley V. Hamrick3
  • Craig Hamrick3
  • Mark W. Hamrick3
  • Travis B. Hamrick3
  • Loretta Cheryl Hamrick+3 b. December 3, 1954, d. June 12, 2007

Citations

  1. [S4987] Poplar Ridge Cemetery, Braxton Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Frame marriage record.
  3. [S1354] Braxton Citizen's News, From the Loretta Cheryl Hamrick Morrison obituary in the Jun 26, 2007 edition.

Raymond Dale Hamrick1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 20, 1932, d. December 24, 2022
FatherBenjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick1,2,3,6,4,5 b. August 25, 1896, d. November 15, 1980
MotherClara Ocie Bleakney1,2,3,7,6,4,5 b. February 3, 1899, d. November 3, 1987
     Raymond Dale Hamrick was buried at Dunn Cemetery, Braxton Co., West Virginia.5 He Raymond Dale Hamrick, 90, of Sutton passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at his residence. He was born June 20, 1932, in Widen, the son of the late Benjiman Randolph & Clara Blakney Hamrick. ln addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Hamrick; granddaughter, Brandy Michelle Hamrick; daughter-in-law, Terri Ann Hamrick. Raymond was a Mechanic Welder, member of the UMWA, an Army Veteran of the Korean War, and a member of Long Run Baptist Church. He will be forever remembered by his sons, Randy Hamrick (Linda J.) and Mick Hamrick (Connie Sue) all of Sutton; grandchild, Brad Hamrick (Melissa) of Sutton; great-grandchildren, Nikkie Hamrick, Michael Hamrick (Jodi). Burial followed at Dunn Cemetery, Canfield, WV.5 He was born on June 20, 1932 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.5 He married Shirley Ann Justus on December 10, 1955 at Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia.4,8 Raymond Dale Hamrick died on December 24, 2022 at Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia, at age 90.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 109, District 8-5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1950Dwelling 115, District 8-6, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia6

Family

Shirley Ann Justus b. April 30, 1937, d. May 15, 2016
Marriage*Raymond Dale Hamrick married Shirley Ann Justus on December 10, 1955 at Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia.4,8 
Children
  • Mick Hamrick5,8
  • Burnell Randolph "Randy" Hamrick5,8,9

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Benjamin Carsel Hamrick obituary in the Jan 9, 2009 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Erma Wilda Connor obituary in the Nov 2, 2013 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Justus marriage record.
  5. [S12971] Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, online www.greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com, From the Raymond Dale Hamrick obituary.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Ocie Bleakney Hamrick obituary in the Nov 5, 1987 edition.
  8. [S12971] Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, online www.greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com, From the Shirley J. Hamrick obituary.
  9. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.

Leroy Keith Hamrick1,2,3

M, b. April 15, 1930, d. April 18, 2017
FatherBenjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick1,2,3 b. August 25, 1896, d. November 15, 1980
MotherClara Ocie Bleakney1,2,4,3 b. February 3, 1899, d. November 3, 1987
     Leroy Keith Hamrick was buried at Canfield Cemetery, Braxton Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on April 15, 1930 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.3 He married Wanda Louise Potasnik on November 24, 1951 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,6 Leroy Keith Hamrick died on April 18, 2017 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 87.5,7

Census Records

1950Dwelling 115, District 8-6, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1950Coal miner8

Family

Wanda Louise Potasnik b. January 17, 1930, d. October 19, 2019
Marriage*Leroy Keith Hamrick married Wanda Louise Potasnik on November 24, 1951 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Benjamin Carsel Hamrick obituary in the Jan 9, 2009 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Erma Wilda Connor obituary in the Nov 2, 2013 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Potasnik marriage record.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Ocie Bleakney Hamrick obituary in the Nov 5, 1987 edition.
  5. [S4986] Canfield Cemetery, Braxton Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S12971] Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, online www.greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com, From the Wanda Louise Potasnik Hamrick obituary.
  7. [S5608] Unknown compiler, U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2018.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Donald Howard "Don" Connor1,2

M, b. December 23, 1950, d. March 26, 2018
FatherJunior Ray Connor1,3,2 b. September 25, 1923, d. July 27, 1994
MotherErma Wilda Hamrick1,3,2 b. November 25, 1923, d. October 31, 2013
     Donald Howard "Don" Connor was buried at Gillespie Cemetery (also known as Barnett Cemetery), Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia.2 He Donald Howard Connor, 67, of Sutton, WV went home to be with Jesus on March 26, 2018 after a short illness. Don was born December 23, 1950 in Widen, WV to the late Erma W. Hamrick Connor and Junior R. Connor. Don and his wife Carolyn began traveling and singing and playing gospel music after they were married in 1973. This ministry continued throughout the years and “The Connors” as they were known, was still going strong and changing lives until he took his last peaceful breath and his legacy will live on through this ministry for years to come. He was so devoted to traveling and ministering. He has driven thousands of miles, played the guitar beautifully, maintained sound equipment, and made sure Carolyn and Missy sounded as beautiful as possible. When not on the road or working for the Board of Education Don, loved to hunt and ride his 4-wheeler. He loved spending time with his family in the woods. Don is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Carolyn Connor, whom he lovingly referred to as “Babycakes”, daughter Missy Scarbro and husband Philip of Sutton, and granddaughter, Melissa Graham-Barker and husband Cory of Gassaway. He also leaves behind 5 brothers and 2 sisters: James “Smokey” Connor and wife Kaaren of Sutton, WV, Shirley Salisbury and husband Bill of Sutton, WV, Ben Connor and wife Cathy of Sutton, WV, Jerry Connor of Huntington, WV, Patricia Given and husband Marty of Sutton, WV, John Connor and wife Dianne of Greenville, VA, and Gene Connor and wife Becky of Vienna, WV. Don also has many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews that love their uncle Don so very much. Burial will follow at Barnett Cemetery, Sutton.2 He was born on December 23, 1950 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.2 He married Carolyn Unknown circa 1974.2 Donald Howard "Don" Connor died on March 26, 2018 at Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia, at age 67.2

Family

Carolyn Unknown
Marriage*He married Carolyn Unknown circa 1974.2 
Child
  • Missy Connor2

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Erma Wilda Connor obituary in the Nov 2, 2013 edition.
  2. [S12971] Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, online www.greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com, From the Donald Howard Connor obituary.
  3. [S12971] Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, online www.greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com, From the Junior Ray Connor obituary.