Donald N. "Donnie" Simpson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 3, 1934, d. November 30, 2011
FatherPercy Hughes Simpson1,2,5 b. September 10, 1894, d. March 24, 1950
MotherMyrtle Alice Leap1,2,3,5 b. July 2, 1895, d. December 21, 1962
     His Social Security Number was 406-38-1514.6 Donald N. "Donnie" Simpson was buried at Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.4,5 He was born on May 3, 1934 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.3,6,5 He married Rachel JoAnn Caldwell circa 1956.5 Donald N. "Donnie" Simpson died on November 30, 2011 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 77.6,5 He ASHLAND - Donald "Donnie" Simpson, 77, of Ashland, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, in Veterans Administration Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. He was born May 3, 1934, in Ashland, the son of the late Percy H. and Myrtle Leep Simpson. He retired from Armco Steel (Union Wire Rope) and was a former employee of Wal-Mart. He volunteered as a cook at the Sparrows Nook and also volunteered at the King's Daughters Medical Center Hospitality House and for River Cities Harvest. He attended Crum Chapel, was a U.S. Navy and Army veteran and loved his Kentucky Wildcats. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, JoAnn Caldwell Simpson; two sons, Rick Simpson and wife Ginger of Ashland and Mark Simpson and wife Leah of Ashland; four grandchildren, Rachel (Jason) Manning, Ricky Simpson, Alec Simpson and Aaron Simpson; two great-grandchildren, Jonas Manning and Jossalyn Manning and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at Miller Funeral Home in Ashland by the Rev. Bill Smith and the Rev. Mike Rice. Entombment will follow at Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Salyers, Mark Long, Chris Long, Bobby Phillips, Mitchell Wright and Keith Henson. Military services will be by Kenova American Legion Post 93. on December 1, 2011.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 91, District 10-11, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky1

Family

Rachel JoAnn Caldwell
Marriage*Donald N. "Donnie" Simpson married Rachel JoAnn Caldwell circa 1956.5 
Children
  • Rick Simpson5
  • Mark Simpson5

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the Jack S. Simpson obituary in the Oct 12, 2008 edition.
  3. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  4. [S6419] Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens, Boyd Co., KY, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the Donald Simpson obituary in the Dec 1, 2011 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Wanda Imogene Workman1

F, b. July 25, 1921, d. January 13, 2000
     Her Social Security Number was 403-44-1357.2 Wanda Imogene Workman was born on July 25, 1921 at Rushtown, Scioto Co., Ohio.2 As of July 3, 1941,her married name was Simpson.1 She married Earl Ray Simpson, son of Percy Hughes Simpson and Myrtle Alice Leap, on July 3, 1941 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.1 Wanda Imogene Workman died on January 13, 2000 at age 78.2

Family

Earl Ray Simpson b. November 24, 1917, d. December 15, 1944
Marriage*She married Earl Ray Simpson, son of Percy Hughes Simpson and Myrtle Alice Leap, on July 3, 1941 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.1 

Citations

  1. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Edward Walter Rzeczkowski1,2

M, b. February 14, 1912, d. February, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 217-24-5933.3 Edward Walter Rzeczkowski married Pearl Mae Simpson, daughter of Percy Hughes Simpson and Myrtle Alice Leap.1 Edward Walter Rzeczkowski was born on February 14, 1912 at Poland.3,2 He died in February, 1977 at Maryland.3

Family

Pearl Mae Simpson b. November 24, 1917, d. April 15, 2000
Marriage*He married Pearl Mae Simpson, daughter of Percy Hughes Simpson and Myrtle Alice Leap.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Pearl Mae Simpson Rzeczkowski obituary in the Apr 28, 2000 edition.
  2. [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.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Wilbert Okey Prochaska Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. June 29, 1945, d. May 21, 2005
     His Social Security Number was 231-56-2008.2 Wilbert Okey Prochaska Jr. was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.4,5 He was born on June 29, 1945 at Moundsville, Marshall Co., West Virginia.1,6,2,4,7,5 He married Lucy Amanda Leedy, daughter of John Harry Leedy Jr. and Elizabeth Marie Poff, on July 17, 1966 at Vienna, Fairfax Co., Virginia.1,8 Wilbert Okey Prochaska Jr. and Lucy Amanda Leedy were divorced on September 14, 1981 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Wilbert Okey Prochaska Jr. died on May 21, 2005 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 59.2,9,3,4,7,5,10 He Prochaska, Wilburt Okey "Butch" (Age 59) - Of Vienna, VA, on Saturday, May 21, 2005. Father of Nancy Bryant and Mariann Mullins; brother of Sheila, Bruce, Brad and Byron Prochaska and grandfather of Marlana, Amber and Little "B". He is also survived by two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. on May 25, 2005.10

Family

Lucy Amanda Leedy
Marriage*He married Lucy Amanda Leedy, daughter of John Harry Leedy Jr. and Elizabeth Marie Poff, on July 17, 1966 at Vienna, Fairfax Co., Virginia.1,8 
Divorce* Wilbert Okey Prochaska Jr. and Lucy Amanda Leedy were divorced on September 14, 1981 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 
Children
  • Nancy Faith Prochaska10
  • Mariann Peaches Prochaska10,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S3451] Quantico National Cemetery, Prince William Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Harry Leedy obituary in the Nov 16, 1978 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S620] Washington Post, The, From the Wilbert Okey Prochaska obituary in the May 25, 2005 edition.

Margaret Ellen "Maggie" King1,2,3

F, b. October 21, 1899, d. December 4, 1951
     Margaret Ellen "Maggie" King was buried at Eller-King Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,3 Her married name was Gearhart.1 She married Maurice Morgan Gearhart, son of William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart and Virginia Isabell Conner.1,2,3 Margaret Ellen "Maggie" King was born on October 21, 1899 at Virginia.1,3 She died on December 4, 1951 at Bristol, Virginia, at age 52.1,2,3 She Mrs. Margaret King Gearhart, formerly of Draper, died at her home in Bristol, Va. yesterday. She is survived by her husband, Morris Gearhart; her mother, Mrs. Alice King, of Draper, and the following brothers and sisters, M. M. King and Jesse King, of Draper; John King, of Radford, L. D. King, of Portsmouth, Wesley King, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mrs.
F. B. Walls, of Welch. W.Va., Mrs. W. K. Klanton, of Lexington, Ky., Mrs. Lee Dalton, of Draper, and Mrs. Roberta Smith, of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held at the Draper Methodist church Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment will
follow in the King Cemetery in Delton. The body will lie in state at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. on December 5, 1951.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 14, District 102-18B, Bristol, Virginia4

Family

Maurice Morgan Gearhart b. February 11, 1885, d. January 9, 1963
Marriage*Margaret Ellen "Maggie" King married Maurice Morgan Gearhart, son of William Harvey "Buzz" Gearheart and Virginia Isabell Conner.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S5201] Eller-King Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S3680] Southwest Times, The, From the Margaret King Gearhart obituary in the Dec 5, 1951 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

James Constantine Hanzas1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 16, 1917, d. December 26, 1987
     James Constantine Hanzas was buried at Lewis Memorial Park, 415 Beaverdam Road, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,6 His Social Security Number was 222-01-3579.7 He was born on February 16, 1917 at Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.1,2,7,4,5 He married Evelyn Louise Altice, daughter of Charles Lee "Charlie" Altice and Pearl Beatrice "Pearly" Gearheart, on September 5, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,8 James Constantine Hanzas died on December 26, 1987 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 70.2,7,3,6 He James Constantine Hanzas, 70, of 30 Jarnaul Ave., Asheville, died Saturday in an Asheville hospital. A native of Cumberland, Md., he had lived in Asheville since 1946. He was the manager of Patton Avenue Cigar Store and was the husband of Evelyn Hanzas, who died in 1981. He was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Surviving are a daughter, Kathy H. Hoyle of Asheville; three brothers, Tommy Hanzas of Asheville, Cristie Hanzas of Wayne, N.J., and Agamennon Hanzas of Mendham, N.J; two sisters, Libby Chakles of Asheville and Katherine Economy of Roanoka, Va; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Lewis Memorial Park. on December 28, 1987.6

Family

Evelyn Louise Altice b. June 13, 1918, d. September 25, 1981
Marriage*He married Evelyn Louise Altice, daughter of Charles Lee "Charlie" Altice and Pearl Beatrice "Pearly" Gearheart, on September 5, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,8 
Child
  • Kathryn Aliene "Kathy" Hanzas8,6

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5202] Lewis Memorial Park, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the James Constantine Hanzas obituary in the Dec 28, 1987 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Evelyn A. Hanzas obituary in the Sep 26, 1981 edition.

Harry Adrian Harris1,2,3

M, b. February 26, 1935, d. May 3, 1994
     Harry Adrian Harris was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 He was born on February 26, 1935 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Joyce Elaine Guthrie, daughter of Howard Montague Guthrie and Helen Virginia Gearheart, on June 17, 1961 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Harry Adrian Harris and Joyce Elaine Guthrie were divorced on March 17, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Harry Adrian Harris died on May 3, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.2,3 He Harry Adrian, 59, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, May 3, 1994, at Camelot Hall, Salem. He is survived by his mother, Virginia C. Harris, Roanoke; five brothers, Jay F. Harris, Roanoke, Glenn A. Harris, William E. Harris, both of Jacksonville, Fla., Rev. Paul C. Harris, Covington, Larry J. Harris, Goldsboro, N.C; a sister, Zuma Truitt, Onancock, Va. Graveside services will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 5, 1994.3

Family

Joyce Elaine Guthrie b. January 25, 1942, d. November 17, 2016
Marriage*He married Joyce Elaine Guthrie, daughter of Howard Montague Guthrie and Helen Virginia Gearheart, on June 17, 1961 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Harry Adrian Harris and Joyce Elaine Guthrie were divorced on March 17, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Children
  • Rev. Lee Harris5
  • Patrick Harris5

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Adrian obituary in the May 5, 1994 edition.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S3358] Hickory Daily Record, From the Joyce Pearson obituary in the Nov 19, 2016 edition.

Dennis Wayne Sink1,2,3,4

M, b. October 30, 1942, d. May 2, 2022
     Dennis Wayne Sink was born on October 30, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Reba Elizabeth Gearheart, daughter of William Robert "Bob" Gearheart and Lena Beatrice Maxey, on August 19, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Dennis Wayne Sink and Reba Elizabeth Gearheart were divorced on June 16, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Dennis Wayne Sink died on May 2, 2022 at Virginia at age 79.2 He Dennis Wayne Sink, October 30, 1942 - May 2, 2022. Dennis Sink, 79, of Hardy, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 2, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Lillie Mae Fisher Sink; sister, Shelby Sink; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is survived by his wife, Dottie; children, Darren and Michael Sink-Maxey, and David and Jennifer Sink; grandchildren, Matthew and Nathan Sink; as well as several "adopted" children, Kasha and Billy Gullion, and Jamie Koch. Other surviving friends and family include Betty Sink, Mary Witt, Dathnea Sink, Marvin and Dottie Brown, and Pat and Gene McCluskey; special friend, Brenda Cutts, Chris Oplinger, Matt Counterman, Teresa McFall Williams, Doug and Leigh Layman, John Hubbard, Damon Thompson, Devin Thompson, Macy Thompson, Sherman McClung and family, and Joe McClung and family. on May 4, 2022.2

Family

Reba Elizabeth Gearheart
Marriage*He married Reba Elizabeth Gearheart, daughter of William Robert "Bob" Gearheart and Lena Beatrice Maxey, on August 19, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Dennis Wayne Sink and Reba Elizabeth Gearheart were divorced on June 16, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dennis Wayne Sink obituary in the May 4, 2022 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Linda Elaine Gearheart1,2,3,4

F, b. December 9, 1959, d. August 19, 2013
FatherRobert Woodrow "Bob" Gearheart Sr.1,2,3 b. August 3, 1928, d. April 16, 1999
MotherHaruko Seo1,2,3 b. April 1, 1927, d. January 15, 2007
     Linda Elaine Gearheart Linda Elaine Everhart, 53, of Winchester, passed away, August 19, 2013, in Stephens City. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and close friends. Linda was born December 9, 1959, in San Diego, Calif., the daughter of Robert W. and Haruko Seo Gearheart. Linda was a loving sister, mother, aunt and grandmother. She attended Handley High School. She was a die-hard Redskins fan. Her laughter, smile and fun-loving personality were some of her greatest qualities. She was a true fighter and an amazingly strong willed woman, something that her family always knew about her and she made well known to her caregivers. Without Linda, our hearts are broken and our tears are endless, but our memories are unmeasurable. Linda leaves behind her son, Jeffrey Scott Eaton Jr. of Strasburg; daughter, Amy Lynn Eaton of Strasburg; sister, Mary M. Smith with husband Larry Smith Jr. of Capon Springs, W.Va; brother, James L. Gearheart with wife Eve Howard of Charlestown, W.Va; grandchildren, Laci and Talon; niece, April Allen; nephews, Mark, Kevin and Matthew Howard, Larry Smith III; and her companion, Tom Jones. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert W. Gearheart Jr; niece, Heather Gearheart; and nephew, Robert W. Gearheart III. Rest our beautiful Linda, till we meet again.1 Her Social Security Number was 230-04-5461.5 She was born on December 9, 1959 at Oceanside, San Diego Co., California.1,2,3,4,6,5 As of July 31, 1978,her married name was Eaton.3 She married Jeffrey Scott Eaton on July 31, 1978 at Winchester, Virginia.1,3 Linda Elaine Gearheart and Jeffrey Scott Eaton were divorced on March 8, 1989 at Frederick Co., Virginia.4 As of July 23, 1993,her married name was Everhart.3 Linda Elaine Gearheart married Edward Leroy Everhart Jr. on July 23, 1993 at Winchester, Virginia.3 Linda Elaine Gearheart died on August 19, 2013 at Stephens City, Frederick Co., Virginia, at age 53.1,5

Family 1

Jeffrey Scott Eaton b. January 17, 1956, d. September 12, 2001
Marriage*She married Jeffrey Scott Eaton on July 31, 1978 at Winchester, Virginia.1,3 
Divorce* Linda Elaine Gearheart and Jeffrey Scott Eaton were divorced on March 8, 1989 at Frederick Co., Virginia.4 
Children
  • Jeffrey Scott Eaton Jr.1
  • Amy Lynn Eaton1

Family 2

Edward Leroy Everhart Jr. b. October 10, 1958, d. January 29, 2014
Marriage*Linda Elaine Gearheart married Edward Leroy Everhart Jr. on July 23, 1993 at Winchester, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S5204] Shenandoah Valley Now, online http://www.shenvalleynow.com/, From the Linda Elaine Everhart obituary.
  2. [S11251] Unknown compiler, California, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1843-1999.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Jeffrey Scott Eaton1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 17, 1956, d. September 12, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 223-84-4082.5 Jeffrey Scott Eaton was buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, Virginia.4 He was born on January 17, 1956 at Winchester, Virginia.2,3,4,5,6 He married Linda Elaine Gearheart, daughter of Robert Woodrow "Bob" Gearheart Sr. and Haruko Seo, on July 31, 1978 at Winchester, Virginia.1,2 Jeffrey Scott Eaton and Linda Elaine Gearheart were divorced on March 8, 1989 at Frederick Co., Virginia.3 Jeffrey Scott Eaton died on September 12, 2001 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 45.4,5,7,8

Family

Linda Elaine Gearheart b. December 9, 1959, d. August 19, 2013
Marriage*He married Linda Elaine Gearheart, daughter of Robert Woodrow "Bob" Gearheart Sr. and Haruko Seo, on July 31, 1978 at Winchester, Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Jeffrey Scott Eaton and Linda Elaine Gearheart were divorced on March 8, 1989 at Frederick Co., Virginia.3 
Children
  • Jeffrey Scott Eaton Jr.1
  • Amy Lynn Eaton1

Citations

  1. [S5204] Shenandoah Valley Now, online http://www.shenvalleynow.com/, From the Linda Elaine Everhart obituary.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S8486] Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.