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     Her Social Security Number was 227-28-7977.³ Tessabelle Taylor was buried at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake Road, Bear, New Castle Co., Delaware.^4,5 She was born on August 8, 1926 at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,5 As of October 4, 1947,her married name was Creasy.¹ She married Jack Arnold Creasy, son of Walter Wilson Creasy and Hazel Viola Williams, on October 4, 1947 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Tessabelle Taylor died on September 14, 2005 at Delaware at age 79.^3,4,5

     Willie Bell was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She Mrs. Willie Bell Creasy, 87, of Shenandoah died Thursday morning, Nov. 19 at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for six weeks. She was born Aug 26, 1894 at Princeton, W. VA. and was the daughter of the late George W. and Sarah Elizabeth Totten Bell. She resided at Coopers, W. VA. and Bramwell, W.Va. before moving to Shenandoah six years ago. On May 27, 1915, she married Robert Kenneth Creasy who preceded her in death July 29, 1966. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Paul C. Roberts of Suitland, Md; one son, Eugene B. Creasy of Harrisonburg; four grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Flora M. Corner of Tennessee. A graveside service was conducted Sunday at the Woodlawn Memorial Park at Bluewell, W. VA.³ She was born on August 26, 1894 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of May 29, 1915,her married name was Creasey.¹ She married Robert Kenneth Creasey, son of Samuel Paris "Sam" Creasy and Nancy Elizabeth "Nannie" Wickham, on May 29, 1915 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Willie Bell died on November 19, 1970 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 76.^2,3

     Eugene Bell Creasey was buried at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, 3289 Spotswood Trail, Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on January 12, 1920 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,7,6,3 He married Lotus Dawn Boley on January 5, 1945 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Eugene Bell Creasey married Mary Lou Taylor on December 26, 1950 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁸ Eugene Bell Creasey married Elsie Lois Lam on June 27, 1986 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.⁴ Eugene Bell Creasey died on June 30, 1996 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 76.^7,6

     Helen Marie Creasey was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Roberts.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 577-24-3035.⁶ She married Paul Curtis Roberts.⁵ Helen Marie Creasey was born on August 15, 1921 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,4 As of December 24, 1938,her married name was Negosta.² She married Edward William Negosta on December 24, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² Helen Marie Creasey died on March 7, 1995 at age 73.^6,4

     Her Social Security Number was 225-32-8073.² Elsie Lois Lam was buried at Elk Run Cemetery, Elkton, Rockingham Co., Virginia.³ She was born on February 22, 1949 at Elkton, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^1,3,2,4 As of June 27, 1986,her married name was Creasey.¹ She married Eugene Bell Creasey, son of Robert Kenneth Creasey and Willie Bell, on June 27, 1986 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.¹ Elsie Lois Lam died on September 9, 2000 at Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 51.^3,2,5,6

     His Social Security Number was 577-09-4931.⁴ Edward William Negosta was born on October 18, 1916 at Washington, D.C..^1,4,2,3 He married Helen Marie Creasey, daughter of Robert Kenneth Creasey and Willie Bell, on December 24, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Edward William Negosta died on November 23, 1994 at Maryland at age 78.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-1112.⁶ Louis Albert Sprouse was buried at Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.³ He was born on October 18, 1911 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,7 He married Gladys Elizabeth Lane, daughter of John William Lane and Myrtle Ada Creasey, on May 17, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,5 Louis Albert Sprouse died on June 3, 1993 at Orange Park, Clay Co., Florida, at age 81.^6,2,3,5 He SPROUSE, Louis Albert, 80, of Orange Park, Fla., died Thursday, June 3, 1993, in an Orange Park nursing home. He was formerly of Roanoke, Va. and was a retired electrician. Mr. Sprouse was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Lane Sprouse. He is survived by two sons, Sammy Sprouse, and David Sprouse; daughter, Barbara Crews, all of Jacksonville, Fla; several grandchildren; one brother, Thomas Sprouse, Roanoke; two sisters, Louise Beale, Salem, and Addie Harris, Vinton. on June 8, 1993.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 230-38-4354.³ Myra Helen Draper was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, 635 Needmore Lane NE, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 25, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,3,2 As of September 17, 1951,her married name was Campbell.¹ She married Elwood Grady Campbell Jr., son of Elwood Grady Campbell Sr. and Elizabeth Virginia Creasy, on September 17, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Myra Helen Draper and Elwood Grady Campbell Jr. were divorced on August 16, 1976 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.⁴ Myra Helen Draper died on September 27, 2008 at Midlothian, Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 75.^5,3,2 She Myra Helen Draper Campbell, 75, of Colonial Heights, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was born on February 25, 1933, in Roanoke, to the late Wilmer C. Draper and Helen Lindsey Draper. She was educated in the Roanoke County Public Schools and later attended Virginia Commonwealth University. Myra was married at Cave Spring Methodist Church to the late E.G. Campbell Jr. She retired after many years as an inspector at Deluxe Check Printers in Richmond. Myra was a gifted musician, studied piano and voice, and served in churches and synagogues from early youth to throughout her life. She has always been a devoted and active church member wherever she lived. She taught preschool at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. She was a member of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church for 24 years, serving the community in many ways - elder, choir, women's circle, and fellowship. She is survived by her children, John David Campbell, Elise C. Munsey and husband, Michael H. Munsey, Paul Draper Campbell, Susan C. Davis and husband, Zane G. Davis Jr; grandchildren, Joanna Elise Munsey Merritt and husband, Kevin Paul Merritt, Daniel Preston Munsey and wife, Alexandria Nicole Munsey, Michael Grady Campbell, Zane G. Davis III, and Amanda Marie Davis; great-grandchildren, Lindsay Elizabeth Merritt and Alexander Munsey Merritt; and two sisters, Mary E. Diamond and Josephine Lindsey Draper Woodmansee. Interment will be held at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Floyd, Va. on September 30, 2008.²

     Howard Randell Barger Howard Randell Barger (Randell), age 73, of Roanoke, VA died on Thursday, May 28, 2015. He was born on October 13, 1941, the oldest of four children of Howard Cecil and Edna Catherine Murray Barger. He attended East Tennessee University, served as a Lieutenant in the Virginia National Guard, worked at Total Action Against Poverty (now Total Action for Progress), and retired as a Systems Analyst from the Norfolk & Southern Railway. He started work as a programmer when computers were the size of a building and lived to see the same computing power reduced to a laptop. He was also a former member of Green Ridge Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, VA where he served as a deacon and Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Copper Hill, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his children, Brian Douglas Barger (Elizabeth) of Matthews, NC, and Jennifer Barger Blugerman of Troutville, VA; and four grandchildren, Meagan, Emily, Emma and Matthew. Also surviving are his brothers, Jerry Barger (Theresa) of Adairsville, GA, Rickey Barger (Cindy) of Vinton, VA, his sister Deena Parrish (Lewis) of Roanoke, Virginia, and his former wife Carolyn Walter.³ He was born on October 13, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Carolyn Sue Campbell, daughter of Elwood Grady Campbell Sr. and Elizabeth Virginia Creasy, on February 22, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Howard Randell Barger and Carolyn Sue Campbell were divorced on December 10, 1993 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Howard Randell Barger died on May 28, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.³

     His Social Security Number was 233-28-7669.¹³ James Ray Burgess Jr. was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^2,6,8 He was born on April 23, 1922 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^{13,2,3,4,6,7,8} He married Jeanne Margaret Olsen on June 28, 1945 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.⁵ James Ray Burgess Jr. and Jeanne Margaret Olsen were divorced before June, 1965.^8,14 James Ray Burgess Jr. died on January 12, 2004 at Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 81.^13,2,3,6,8 He BURGESS, JR. - James Ray, age 81, of Pinellas Park, died January 12, 2004; formerly of Bradenton, FL. Born on April 23, 1922, in Bramwell, West Virginia, he moved to the Bradenton area from Parick AFB upon retirement in 1970 as an Air Force Lt. Colonel. He was a graduate of Bluefield College in Bluefield, West Virginia, and was a member of the Shriners, Masons, American Legion, and the Mainland's Coffee Klatch. Survivors include a daughter, Diane Layson of Lexington, KY; a son, Stephen R. of Seminole, FL; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Burial with full military honors will be held in Florida National Cemetery. on January 15, 2004.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 234-42-8481.² Ferman Lee Burgess was buried at Toccoa City Cemetery, Toccoa, Stephens Co., Georgia.^4,9 He married Reva Mae Walker.¹⁰ Ferman Lee Burgess was born on October 6, 1930 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6 He and Reva Mae Walker were divorced on June 15, 1970 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.¹⁰ Ferman Lee Burgess married Elaine Elizabeth Tenpas on October 14, 1970 at Sarasota Co., Florida.⁵ Ferman Lee Burgess and Elaine Elizabeth Tenpas were divorced on January 28, 1976 at Lee Co., Florida.¹⁰ Ferman Lee Burgess married Nancy Jeanne Corwin on January 25, 1985 at Leon Co., Florida.⁵ Ferman Lee Burgess and Nancy Jeanne Corwin were divorced on October 29, 1985 at Leon Co., Florida.¹⁰ Ferman Lee Burgess married Christina Lamson Bischoff on March 6, 1987 at Leon Co., Florida.⁵ Ferman Lee Burgess and Christina Lamson Bischoff were divorced on June 9, 1993 at Leon Co., Florida.¹⁰ Ferman Lee Burgess died on November 17, 1997 at Martin, Stephens Co., Georgia, at age 67.^2,3,9 He MARTIN, Ga. - F. Lee Burgess, 67, of Holcomb Access Road, died Monday, Nov. 17, 1997, at his home. Born in Matoaka, W.Va., he lived the greater part of his life in Tallahassee, Fla., and the last year in Martin. He was retired from the Life & Casualty Insurance Business and a member of Toccoa Elks Lodge #1820. Surviving are daughter, Becky Damin of Chapel Hill, N.C; a brother, James Ray Burgess Jr. of Largo, Fla; and two grandchildren. He was the son of the late James Ray Sr. and Marjorie Creasey Burgess. Burial will be in Toccoa City cemetery. on November 21, 1997.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 529-24-3733.² Jeanne Margaret Olsen was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co., Colorado.³ She was born on February 4, 1923 at Wisconsin.^4,2 As of June 28, 1945,her married name was Burgess.¹ She married James Ray Burgess Jr., son of James Ray Burgess Sr. and Marjorie Mabel Creasy, on June 28, 1945 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.¹ Jeanne Margaret Olsen and James Ray Burgess Jr. were divorced before June, 1965.^5,6 Jeanne Margaret Olsen died on February 6, 1987 at Santa Barbara Co., California, at age 64.^2,4

     Elaine Elizabeth Tenpas Elaine Elizabeth Ten Pas Burgess, age 80 of Plymouth, completed her life's journey at the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice on Saturday, July 11, 2015. Elaine was born in Sheboygan, WI, to the late John and Lillian (Schumacher) Ten Pas on October 1, 1934. She attended schools in Sheboygan, Arizona and Florida. Elaine was an Insurance underwriter in Florida. After returning to Sheboygan County she worked for Younkers for several years. She enjoyed her life in Plymouth. Elaine belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star, Red Hats, and the Women's Civic Society of Plymouth. She also served on the City of Plymouth Committee on Aging. Elaine loved her trips to the Northwoods and going to the Casino. Friday night card games were a highlight of her Wisconsin life. Elaine is survived by cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather; John Artman; one brother, Jerome; cousins, George Schumacher and Audrey Karsteadt. Cremation has taken place and Inurnment will be in Hingham Cemetery.² She was buried at Hingham Cemetery, Hingham, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin.^2,3 She was born on October 1, 1934 at Sheboygan, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin.^2,3 As of October 14, 1970,her married name was Burgess.¹ She married Ferman Lee Burgess, son of James Ray Burgess Sr. and Marjorie Mabel Creasy, on October 14, 1970 at Sarasota Co., Florida.¹ Elaine Elizabeth Tenpas and Ferman Lee Burgess were divorced on January 28, 1976 at Lee Co., Florida.⁴ Elaine Elizabeth Tenpas died on July 11, 2015 at Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, at age 80.^2,3

     Nancy Jeanne Corwin was buried at Culley's MeadowWood Memorial Park, 700 Timberlane Road, Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida.^4,1 She Nancy Corwin Page, age 83 of Lamont, FL passed away on Friday, October 11, 2013. Nancy was a retired office manager for Robert M. Snider, M.D. and Donald O. Alford, M.D. for 19 years. She was born in Silver Creek, NY but lived in Buffalo, NY until moving to Florida in 1953. After 20 years in Miami she called Tallahassee "home" since 1973. She spent all of her working years in the medical field and retired in 2001 after 5-years with Dr. Logan Brooks and Dr. Robert Steinmetz. Above all Nancy loved her church and church family at Bradfordville First Baptist Church and friends from East Hill Baptist Church. She loved to sing and was a choir member at both churches. In her later years, after moving to Lamont, FL she became a member of First Methodist Church of Monticello where she also felt very loved and part of the church family filled with warmth and love. Most of all she wants to be remembered as a Christian. Graveside Service will be held at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home.¹ Her Social Security Number was 133-24-0023.⁵ She was born on August 31, 1930 at Silver Creek, Chautauqua Co., New York.^1,2,5 As of January 25, 1985,her married name was Burgess.³ She married Ferman Lee Burgess, son of James Ray Burgess Sr. and Marjorie Mabel Creasy, on January 25, 1985 at Leon Co., Florida.³ Nancy Jeanne Corwin and Ferman Lee Burgess were divorced on October 29, 1985 at Leon Co., Florida.⁶ Nancy Jeanne Corwin died on October 11, 2013 at Jefferson Co., Florida, at age 83.^1,5

     Christina Lamson Bischoff Christina Lamson Bischoff was born on December 14, 1940, in Toledo, Ohio. She was one of three children born from the union of Norman Bischoff and Mary Jane (Lamson) Bischoff. After graduating from Burnham High School in Sylvania, Ohio, Chris furthered her education by taking classes at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. While raising her three beloved children, Helen, Cathy, and Jack. Chris’ creative spirit shone brightly. She delighted in knitting and sewing, crafting outfits for her children. Faith was also an anchor in Chris life. For more than five decades, she was a devoted member of Saint Stephen Lutheran Church in Tallahassee, Florida. Her commitment to her faith community brought a deep sense of purpose and belonging. Outside her home, Chris enjoyed bowling and playing bridge and was often seen bicycling through the neighborhood with local ladies. Her heart, however, found true peace at the beach. The relentless waves and sands of Destin, Florida, offered a tranquil escape. Christina Lamson Bischoff, age 83, of Monroe, Michigan passed away in her home surrounded by family. On Sunday, September 22, 2024. Her passing was preceded by her parents and a brother: Tom. To cherish her memory, she leaves three children: Helen (the late Curtis) Heminway of Munford, Tennessee, Cathy (Tom) Pottorff of Monroe, Michigan and Jack Albright of Charleston, South Carolina; four grandchildren: Thomas, Brittany, Edward, and Jonathan; five great grandchildren; a sister: Ann (the late Ian) Greig of Phoenix, Arizonia; and a sister-in-law: Linda of Holland, Ohio.² She was born on December 14, 1940 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.² As of March 6, 1987,her married name was Burgess.¹ She married Ferman Lee Burgess, son of James Ray Burgess Sr. and Marjorie Mabel Creasy, on March 6, 1987 at Leon Co., Florida.¹ Christina Lamson Bischoff and Ferman Lee Burgess were divorced on June 9, 1993 at Leon Co., Florida.³ Christina Lamson Bischoff died on September 22, 2024 at Monroe, Monroe Co., Michigan, at age 83.²

     Reva Mae Walker was buried at Walnut Grove Church Cemetery, Louisburg, Franklin Co., North Carolina.² Her married name was Burgess.³ She married Ferman Lee Burgess, son of James Ray Burgess Sr. and Marjorie Mabel Creasy.³ Reva Mae Walker was born on October 25, 1931 at Bowling Green, Kentucky.^1,2 She and Ferman Lee Burgess were divorced on June 15, 1970 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.³ Reva Mae Walker died on November 11, 2016 at Hillsborough, Orange Co., North Carolina, at age 85.² She Hillsborough - Mrs. Reva Mae Walker Burgess, 85, died Friday, November 11, 2016. She was born in Bowling Green, KY where she graduated from Alvaton High School. She was a housewife for 20 years and was the first woman sales representative for Reeves Brothers in Tampa, FL., from which she retired. She was known for her dry sense of humor and appreciated her many long-standing friendships. Surviving are her daughter, Rebecca Damin-Moss, two grandsons: Joel Damin and David Damin, two great-granddaughters: Regan Damin and Lorelei Stegall, and four nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Susie Waller and Virgil B. Walker, one brother, Paul Walker and two sisters: Virginia Gorman and Joyce Eberlein. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Church Cemetery. on November 14, 2016.²

     His Social Security Number was 505-48-8726.³ Earl Kit Carson was born on July 7, 1898 at Ohio.^3,2 He married Irene V. Culp, daughter of Emerson Claude Culp and Sadie May Burling, circa 1926.^1,2 Earl Kit Carson died in March, 1973 at Nebraska at age 74.³

     Charles E. Carson was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.³ His Social Security Number was 507-38-3037.⁴ He was born on February 4, 1928 at Nebraska.^1,4 He died in May, 1971 at Nebraska at age 43.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 568-86-2873.³ Leland B. Culp Jr. was buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, 950 South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.² He was born on November 16, 1950 at Riverside Co., California.^1,3,4,5 He died on May 6, 1974 at Riverside Co., California, at age 23.^4,2,5

     Alice Caroline Woodring was born on May 27, 1931 at Eaton, Preble Co., Ohio.^2,9,3 As of September 1, 1956,her married name was Straub.² She married Walter Elmer Straub on September 1, 1956 at Winchester, Virginia.² Alice Caroline Woodring and Walter Elmer Straub were divorced on August 5, 1975 at Clay Co., Florida.¹⁰ Alice Caroline Woodring died on November 14, 1985 at Orange Park, Clay Co., Florida, at age 54.^9,8 She Mrs. Caroline Woodring Straub, 54, 1225 Grove Road, Orange Park, Fla., died Nov. 14 at Humana Hospital in Orange Park. She was born in Preble County, was a 1949 graduate of Eaton High School and a 1954 graduate of Ohio State University. She had taught school the last 15 years in the Orange Park (Fla.) school system. Survivors include her mother, Ruby Woodring of Eaton; one daughter, Linda Litzenberg of Madera, Calif; one son, Timothy of Orange Park, Fla; one sister, Madge Marshall of Eaton; two nieces and two nephews. on November 20, 1985.⁸