Sharon Renee' Minnix1,2

F, b. August 14, 1963, d. September 27, 2021
FatherOmer Earl Minnix3,1
MotherGatha Loren Bernard3,1,4 b. November 24, 1940, d. January 5, 2008
     Sharon Renee' Minnix Sharon Renee' Minnix Stuart Flowers, born August 14, 1963, to Gatha Bernard Anderson and Omer Earl Minnix, passed peacefully into her heavenly home on Monday, September 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son-in-law, Jerry Woolwine, whom she loved dearly, and her step-father, Everett “Andy”Anderson. She is survived by her husband, Michael Flowers; her daughters, Nicole Stuart Woolwine and Ashley Renea Saunders; her grandsons, Ashton and Dakota Woolwine; brother, Doug Minnix; sister, Dawn McDowell; step-mother, Miranda Minnix; nieces, Danielle Hash and husband, Chris, Kayla Minnix and Katie Greer; and special friend, Wills Abshire. A graveside service will be held at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church on Swenfield Road, Callaway VA 24067, on Friday, October 1, at 12:00 noon.1 She was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Flowers.1 She married Michael Flowers.1 Sharon Renee' Minnix was born on August 14, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,1,5 As of December 10, 1983,her married name was Stuart.3 She married Edward Keith Stuart on December 10, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Sharon Renee' Minnix and Edward Keith Stuart were divorced on November 3, 1995 at Bedford Co., Virginia.2 Sharon Renee' Minnix died on September 27, 2021 at Virginia at age 58.1

Family 1

Michael Flowers
Marriage*She married Michael Flowers.1 

Family 2

Edward Keith Stuart
Marriage*Sharon Renee' Minnix married Edward Keith Stuart on December 10, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Sharon Renee' Minnix and Edward Keith Stuart were divorced on November 3, 1995 at Bedford Co., Virginia.2 
Children
  • Ashley Renea Stuart1
  • Dawn Stuart1
  • Nicole Renea Stuart1,4

Citations

  1. [S6881] Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.serenityfuneralhome.net, From the Sharon Renee' Minnix Stuart Flowers obituary.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gatha Lorene Bernard Anderson obituary in the Jan 7, 2008 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Leroy A. Bishop1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 2, 1888, d. November, 1971
FatherAbraham "Abrum" Bishop1,4 b. 1851, d. 1921
MotherEmma Amelia Krotzer/Kratzer1,4 b. November, 1864
     Leroy A. Bishop was buried at Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville Road and May Street, Adamsville, Cass Co., Michigan.5 His Social Security Number was 370-38-1996.6 He was born on December 2, 1888 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.1,2,3,4,6 He married Hazel Mary Cook on May 10, 1908 at Adamsville, Cass Co., Michigan.7 Leroy A. Bishop died in November, 1971 at age 82.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 180, District 8, Concord, Elkhart Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 138, District 109, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan8
1920Dwelling 12, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan9
1930Dwelling 111, District 11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan10

Occupation

1910Farmer8
1920Farmer9
1930Farmer10

Family

Hazel Mary Cook b. April 23, 1890, d. October, 1974
Marriage*Leroy A. Bishop married Hazel Mary Cook on May 10, 1908 at Adamsville, Cass Co., Michigan.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S5678] Unknown compiler, Michigan, Births and Christenings Index, 1867-1911.
  5. [S1442] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin, Adamsville Cemetery, Cass Co., Michigan.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5679] Michigan Library of Michigan. Lansing, Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920.
  12. [S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
  13. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Herman Louis Bishop obituary in the Dec 9, 2012 edition.
  14. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Edna I. Bishop Gailhouse obituary in the Mar 18, 2004 edition.
  15. [S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.

Melvin Searer1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 9, 1888, d. June 8, 1963
     Melvin Searer was buried at Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.5,6 He was born on August 9, 1888 at Kosciusko Co., Indiana.3,4,5,6 He married Grace A. Bishop, daughter of Abraham "Abrum" Bishop and Emma Amelia Krotzer/Kratzer, on April 20, 1910 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.1,2 Melvin Searer died on June 8, 1963 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 74.5,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 93, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan7
1930Dwelling 123, District 11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan8
1940Dwelling 14, District 14-19B, Porter, Cass Co., Michigan9

Occupation

1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Grace A. Bishop b. October 3, 1887, d. June 18, 1949
Marriage*Melvin Searer married Grace A. Bishop, daughter of Abraham "Abrum" Bishop and Emma Amelia Krotzer/Kratzer, on April 20, 1910 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S5677] Rice Cemetery, Elkhart Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Florence M. Searer1,2,3

F, b. June 1, 1912, d. July, 1977
FatherMelvin Searer1,4 b. August 9, 1888, d. June 8, 1963
MotherGrace A. Bishop1,4 b. October 3, 1887, d. June 18, 1949
     Her Social Security Number was 376-44-0090.5 Florence M. Searer was buried at Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville Road and May Street, Adamsville, Cass Co., Michigan.3 Her married name was McMichael.2 She was born on June 1, 1912 at Michigan.1,5 She married Lloyd F. McMichael on July 27, 1939 at Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan.2,3 Florence M. Searer died in July, 1977 at age 65.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 93, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan1
1930Dwelling 123, District 11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan4

Family

Lloyd F. McMichael b. 1911, d. 1992
Marriage*Florence M. Searer married Lloyd F. McMichael on July 27, 1939 at Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  3. [S1442] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin, Adamsville Cemetery, Cass Co., Michigan.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lloyd F. McMichael1,2

M, b. 1911, d. 1992
     Lloyd F. McMichael was buried at Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville Road and May Street, Adamsville, Cass Co., Michigan.2 He was born in 1911 at Dowagiac, Cass Co., Michigan.1,2 He married Florence M. Searer, daughter of Melvin Searer and Grace A. Bishop, on July 27, 1939 at Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan.1,2 Lloyd F. McMichael died in 1992.2

Family

Florence M. Searer b. June 1, 1912, d. July, 1977
Marriage*He married Florence M. Searer, daughter of Melvin Searer and Grace A. Bishop, on July 27, 1939 at Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S1442] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin, Adamsville Cemetery, Cass Co., Michigan.

Hazel Mary Cook1

F, b. April 23, 1890, d. October, 1974
     Her Social Security Number was 311-66-5828.2 Hazel Mary Cook was buried at Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville Road and May Street, Adamsville, Cass Co., Michigan.3 She was born on April 23, 1890 at Michigan.1,2 As of May 10, 1908,her married name was Bishop.1 She married Leroy A. Bishop, son of Abraham "Abrum" Bishop and Emma Amelia Krotzer/Kratzer, on May 10, 1908 at Adamsville, Cass Co., Michigan.1 Hazel Mary Cook died in October, 1974 at age 84.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 138, District 109, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan4
1920Dwelling 12, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan5
1930Dwelling 111, District 11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan6

Family

Leroy A. Bishop b. December 2, 1888, d. November, 1971
Marriage*Hazel Mary Cook married Leroy A. Bishop, son of Abraham "Abrum" Bishop and Emma Amelia Krotzer/Kratzer, on May 10, 1908 at Adamsville, Cass Co., Michigan.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S1442] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin, Adamsville Cemetery, Cass Co., Michigan.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5679] Michigan Library of Michigan. Lansing, Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920.
  8. [S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
  9. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Herman Louis Bishop obituary in the Dec 9, 2012 edition.
  10. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Edna I. Bishop Gailhouse obituary in the Mar 18, 2004 edition.
  11. [S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.

Edna Irene Bishop1,2,3

F, b. September 12, 1910, d. March 16, 2004
FatherLeroy A. Bishop1,4,3,5 b. December 2, 1888, d. November, 1971
MotherHazel Mary Cook1,4,3,5 b. April 23, 1890, d. October, 1974
     Edna Irene Bishop was buried at Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville Road and May Street, Adamsville, Cass Co., Michigan.6,3 She was born on September 12, 1910 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.6,3 As of April 17, 1937,her married name was Gailhouse.2 She married Winthol Peter "Pete" Gailhouse on April 17, 1937 at Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.2,6,3 Edna Irene Bishop died on March 16, 2004 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 93.6,3 She Edna I. (Bishop) Gailhouse, 93, of US-12 East of Edwardsburg, Mich., in the community of Adamsville, passed away after an illness at 5 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, in her home. Edna was born Sept. 12, 1910, in Mason Township, Cass County, the daughter of Roy and Hazel (Cook) Bishop. Edna attended college and was a former school teacher teaching K-8th grades at Glimes and Starbrick Schools, now a part of the Edwardsburg School System. She later became director of food services for Edwardsburg Schools, from which she retired. Edna was married to W. Peter "Pete" Gailhouse on April 17, 1937, in Crawfordsville, Ind. He passed on Nov. 12, 2003. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Ann Hoebeke of Edwardsburg and Jeannine Seggerman of Granger, Ind. There are three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She has two brothers, Herman (Carol) Bishop and Kenneth Dean (Dorothy) Bishop, both of Edwardsburg. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and by a brother, Stanley Bishop. Edna was a member of Hope United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star, Monday Evening Club, all of Edwardsburg, Cass County Historical Society, was a 4-H leader of Cass County, and was a member of the Michigan Educational Association. Friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hope United Methodist Church, 69941 Elkhart Road, where the service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. Friends may call one hour before services in the church. Officiating will be Rev. Jeff Reese, pastor of the church. Burial will be at Adamsville Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the church or to Hospice of Elkhart General Hospital. Envelopes will be available. on March 18, 2004.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 12, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan1
1930Dwelling 111, District 11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan4

Occupation

1930Bookkeeper4

Family

Winthol Peter "Pete" Gailhouse b. March 14, 1913, d. November 12, 2003
Marriage*Edna Irene Bishop married Winthol Peter "Pete" Gailhouse on April 17, 1937 at Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.2,6,3 
Children
  • Mary Ann Gailhouse3
  • Jeannine Gailhouse3

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Edna I. Bishop Gailhouse obituary in the Mar 18, 2004 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Herman Louis Bishop obituary in the Dec 9, 2012 edition.
  6. [S1442] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin, Adamsville Cemetery, Cass Co., Michigan.

Stanley L. Bishop1,2,3

M, b. July 24, 1914, d. November 19, 1928
FatherLeroy A. Bishop1,2,4,5 b. December 2, 1888, d. November, 1971
MotherHazel Mary Cook1,2,4,5 b. April 23, 1890, d. October, 1974
     Stanley L. Bishop was buried at Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville Road and May Street, Adamsville, Cass Co., Michigan.2,3 He was born on July 24, 1914 at Michigan.2 He died on November 19, 1928 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 14.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 12, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
  3. [S1442] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin, Adamsville Cemetery, Cass Co., Michigan.
  4. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Edna I. Bishop Gailhouse obituary in the Mar 18, 2004 edition.
  5. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Herman Louis Bishop obituary in the Dec 9, 2012 edition.

Herman Louis Bishop1,2

M, b. December 19, 1927, d. December 7, 2012
FatherLeroy A. Bishop3,4,2 b. December 2, 1888, d. November, 1971
MotherHazel Mary Cook3,4,2 b. April 23, 1890, d. October, 1974
     Herman Louis Bishop was buried at Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville Road and May Street, Adamsville, Cass Co., Michigan.2 He was born on December 19, 1927 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.2 He married Carol Marie Zimmer on August 14, 1947 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.1,2,5 Herman Louis Bishop died on December 7, 2012 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, at age 84.2 He EDWARDSBURG, Mich. — Herman Louis Bishop, 84, a lifelong resident of Edwardsburg, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, with his daughters, Dawn and Penny, at his side. He was born Dec. 19, 1927, at home in Edwardsburg to Leroy and Mary Hazel (Cook) Bishop. He married Carol Marie Zimmer on Aug. 14, 1947, in Edwardsburg. She preceded him in death on Oct. 4, 2005. He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Jonathan Roberts; one great-granddaughter, Chole Knepp; one sister, Edna Gailhouse; and two brothers, Arthur and Stanley Bishop. Herman retired as a millwright from Miles Laboratories in Elkhart. He was a farmer his entire life and built his own barn and home. Herman served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was a member of Edwardsburg American Legion. He was a former member of Cass County Sheriff's Posse, a member of NRA and a member of EAA Chapter 132, Elkhart. His hobbies included animals (especially dogs and cats), antiques, genealogy, history, traveling and sitting on the porch drinking coffee and enjoying home-cooked meals. He had a passion for hot air balloons and flying. Herman was baptized in September 2007 at Granger Community Church. Herman will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by three daughters, Dawn (Bob) Nyerges of Edwardsburg, Penny (Mark) Werner of Edwardsburg and Myra; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, Kenneth Bishop Sr. of Edwardsburg. Family and friends will gather from 2 to 6 p.m. today, Dec. 9, 2012, in Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 202 N. Broadway Street, Cassopolis. Family and friends will gather again from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, service at the funeral home with the Rev. Jeff Reese, pastor of Hope United Methodist Church, Edwardsburg, officiating. Herman will be accorded Military Honors by active members of the U.S. Army prior to being laid to rest beside his late wife in Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville. The family prefers memorial contributions to Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, 3000 Monroe Ave., NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505, or Cass County Humane Society, 323 M-62, Cassopolis, MI 49031. on December 9, 2012.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 111, District 11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan3

Family

Carol Marie Zimmer b. February 26, 1929, d. October 4, 2005
Marriage*Herman Louis Bishop married Carol Marie Zimmer on August 14, 1947 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.1,2,5 
Children
  • Dawn Bishop2,5
  • Penny Bishop2,5
  • Myra Bishop2,5

Citations

  1. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Herman Louis Bishop obituary in the Dec 9, 2012 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Edna I. Bishop Gailhouse obituary in the Mar 18, 2004 edition.
  5. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Carol M. Bishop obituary in the Oct 6, 2005 edition.

Arthur C. Bishop1,2,3

M, b. circa 1908, d. September 1, 1908
FatherLeroy A. Bishop1,2,4 b. December 2, 1888, d. November, 1971
MotherHazel Mary Cook1,2,4 b. April 23, 1890, d. October, 1974
     Arthur C. Bishop was buried at Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville Road and May Street, Adamsville, Cass Co., Michigan.3 He was born circa 1908 at Michigan.2 He died on September 1, 1908 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.1,2

Citations

  1. [S5679] Michigan Library of Michigan. Lansing, Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920.
  2. [S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
  3. [S1442] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin, Adamsville Cemetery, Cass Co., Michigan.
  4. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Herman Louis Bishop obituary in the Dec 9, 2012 edition.

Winthol Peter "Pete" Gailhouse1,2

M, b. March 14, 1913, d. November 12, 2003
     His Social Security Number was 308-05-3549.3 Winthol Peter "Pete" Gailhouse was born on March 14, 1913 at Michigan.3 He married Edna Irene Bishop, daughter of Leroy A. Bishop and Hazel Mary Cook, on April 17, 1937 at Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.1,4,2 Winthol Peter "Pete" Gailhouse died on November 12, 2003 at age 90.3,2

Family

Edna Irene Bishop b. September 12, 1910, d. March 16, 2004
Marriage*He married Edna Irene Bishop, daughter of Leroy A. Bishop and Hazel Mary Cook, on April 17, 1937 at Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.1,4,2 
Children
  • Mary Ann Gailhouse2
  • Jeannine Gailhouse2

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Edna I. Bishop Gailhouse obituary in the Mar 18, 2004 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1442] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin, Adamsville Cemetery, Cass Co., Michigan.