Mozelle Vada "Mozella" Hedge1,2,3,4

F, b. May 25, 1930, d. June 1, 2015
     Mozelle Vada "Mozella" Hedge was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.3 She Mozelle Hedge Wickham age 85 went home to be with the Lord on Monday June 1, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville. She was born May 25, 1930 in Pulaski County, VA to the late Charlie W. and Lucy Hedge. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her grandson, Douglas Wickham in 2002. She was a graduate of Draper High School, Class of 1948. Mrs. Wickham was a member of Stone Memorial Christian Church, a homemaker, and had worked at Bassett Walker for several years. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Frank Wickham of the home, one son and his spouse, Doug and Leisha Wickham of Collinsville, one granddaughter, April Wickham of Collinsville, and one great granddaughter, Katelyn Wickham of Ridgeway. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers will be: Beecher Beam, David Harris, Tim Merriman, Steve McDaniel, James Townsend, and Milford Witt.3 She was born on May 25, 1930 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,3,4 As of December 10, 1952,her married name was Wickham.1 She married Frank Daniel "Frankie" Wickham, son of James Edward Wickham and Thelma Mae/May Gilmore, on December 10, 1952 at Radford, Virginia.1,2,3 Mozelle Vada "Mozella" Hedge died on June 1, 2015 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 85.3

Family

Frank Daniel "Frankie" Wickham b. June 10, 1927, d. May 2, 2023
Marriage*She married Frank Daniel "Frankie" Wickham, son of James Edward Wickham and Thelma Mae/May Gilmore, on December 10, 1952 at Radford, Virginia.1,2,3 
Child
  • Douglas Dean Wickham1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5861] Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, online Martinsville, VA, From the Frank Daniel Wickham obituary.
  3. [S5861] Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, online Martinsville, VA, From the Mozelle Hedge Wickham obituary.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Ercell Grubbs1

F, b. January 3, 1918, d. June 17, 2002
     Ercell Grubbs was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.2 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-0906.1 Her married name was Wickham.2 She married Otho Preston Wickham, son of James Wilburn Wickham and Ann Ethel "Annie" Martin.2 Ercell Grubbs was born on January 3, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 She died on June 17, 2002 at Florida at age 84.1

Family

Otho Preston Wickham b. September 17, 1914, d. November 9, 1983
Marriage*She married Otho Preston Wickham, son of James Wilburn Wickham and Ann Ethel "Annie" Martin.2 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S2768] Garden of Memories Cemetery, Hillsborough Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSfn=robert&GSby=1887&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=59251660&CRid=72022&df=all&

Clarice Agatha Slusher1,2,3,4

F, b. January 28, 1900, d. March 1, 1992
     Clarice Agatha Slusher was buried at Rusk County Memorial Gardens, Henderson, Rusk Co., Texas.2,5 Her Social Security Number was 226-12-3503.3 She was born on January 28, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her obituary has a birth year of 1899.2,3,5 As of September 3, 1932,her married name was Wickham.4 She married Vivian Hensley Wickham, son of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, on September 3, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 Clarice Agatha Slusher died on March 1, 1992 at Rusk Co., Texas, at age 92.2,3,5 She Graveside services for Clarice Wickham, 93, of Henderson were held today in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Wickham died Sunday morning in Southwood Convalescent Center following a lengthy illness. Born Jan. 28, 1899, in Floyd County, Va., Mrs. Wickham had lived in Henderson since 1976 and was a former resident of Roanoke, Va. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Athaleen C. Sinclair of Henderson; four grandchildren, and nine greatgrandchildren. on March 2, 1992.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 88, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 15, District 81-44, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Vivian Hensley Wickham b. September 30, 1895, d. December 1, 1983
Marriage*Clarice Agatha Slusher married Vivian Hensley Wickham, son of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, on September 3, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Vivian H. Wickham obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S6318] Rusk County Memorial Gardens, Rusk Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S14244] Kilgore News Herald, The, From the Clarice Wickham obituary in the Mar 2, 1992 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Harry Spencer Goggin1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 22, 1927, d. January 10, 2011
     Harry Spencer Goggin was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6 His Social Security Number was 229-24-8506.7 He was born on December 22, 1927 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,4,5,7 He married Patricia Sue "Patty" Wills, daughter of Frederick Adair Wills and Merle Conner Pearman, on June 9, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Harry Spencer Goggin and Patricia Sue "Patty" Wills were divorced on June 18, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Harry Spencer Goggin died on January 10, 2011 at Virginia at age 83.3,6,7 He Harry Spencer "Pinky" Goggin, 83, of Vinton, Va., died on Monday, January 10, 2011. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Germaine Goggin; and daughter, Kathy Gail Goggin. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis K. Goggin; daughter, Diane G. Ewton; son, Keith E. Goggin and wife, Lisa; stepchildren, Casandra King and Michael Phillips; eight grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on January 13, 2011.6

Family

Patricia Sue "Patty" Wills
Marriage*He married Patricia Sue "Patty" Wills, daughter of Frederick Adair Wills and Merle Conner Pearman, on June 9, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Harry Spencer Goggin and Patricia Sue "Patty" Wills were divorced on June 18, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Spencer Goggin obituary in the Jan 13, 2011 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Rosa Lee "Rosie" Honaker1,2

F, b. January, 1897, d. October 1, 1985
     Rosa Lee "Rosie" Honaker was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She was born in January, 1897 at Radford, Virginia.2,4,5 As of August 12, 1933,her married name was Wilson.1 She married Giles Zeanard/Zanaird Wilson, son of William Riley Wilson and Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead, on August 12, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.1,2 Rosa Lee "Rosie" Honaker died on October 1, 1985 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 88.3

Family

Giles Zeanard/Zanaird Wilson b. May 2, 1886, d. June 28, 1936
Marriage*She married Giles Zeanard/Zanaird Wilson, son of William Riley Wilson and Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead, on August 12, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5508] Wilson Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

James Robert Wilson1,2,3,4

M, b. February 12, 1943, d. January 27, 1984
FatherIsaac Laborn Wilson1,3,5 b. September 23, 1899, d. July 19, 1975
MotherSarah Juanita Ridgeway1,3,5 b. March 28, 1907, d. November 14, 1967
     James Robert Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on February 12, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 He married Carroll Jean Wiggins on May 24, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 James Robert Wilson and Carroll Jean Wiggins were divorced on May 30, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 James Robert Wilson married Florence Lynn Biggs on December 5, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 James Robert Wilson died on January 27, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 40; Drown in Mason's creek.3

Family 1

Carroll Jean Wiggins
Marriage*He married Carroll Jean Wiggins on May 24, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Divorce* James Robert Wilson and Carroll Jean Wiggins were divorced on May 30, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 

Family 2

Florence Lynn Biggs
Marriage*James Robert Wilson married Florence Lynn Biggs on December 5, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John C. Wilson obituary in the Mar 6, 2021 edition.

John Conner Wilson1,2,3,4

M, b. January 25, 1941, d. March 3, 2021
FatherIsaac Laborn Wilson1,4 b. September 23, 1899, d. July 19, 1975
MotherSarah Juanita Ridgeway1,4 b. March 28, 1907, d. November 14, 1967
     John Conner Wilson was born on January 25, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 He married Carolyn Virginia Caldwell on November 17, 1963 at York, York Co., South Carolina.3 John Conner Wilson and Carolyn Virginia Caldwell were divorced on August 29, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 John Conner Wilson married Phyllis Mae Guy on June 7, 1980 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 John Conner Wilson died on March 3, 2021 at Virginia at age 80.4 He John C. Wilson, 80, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. He was the son of the late Isaac L. Wilson and the late Juanita Ridgeway Wilson. He was born in and spent his life in Roanoke. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for many years as a service advisor for multiple car dealerships in the Valley. Nothing compared to the joy he found in being a grandfather for the last five years. He is survived by his son, John Conner Wilson II and his wife, Mary; his only grandson, Joseph "Joe" Wilson; nephews, David, Tony, Dale and Alan. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Melanie Ann Wilson; as well as brothers, Bob and Bill. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 7, 2021 from 3 until 5 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home. There will be a private graveside service for the family. on March 6, 2021.4

Family 1

Carolyn Virginia Caldwell
Marriage*He married Carolyn Virginia Caldwell on November 17, 1963 at York, York Co., South Carolina.3 
Divorce* John Conner Wilson and Carolyn Virginia Caldwell were divorced on August 29, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Children

Family 2

Phyllis Mae Guy
Marriage*John Conner Wilson married Phyllis Mae Guy on June 7, 1980 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 

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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John C. Wilson obituary in the Mar 6, 2021 edition.
  5. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Melanie Ann Wilson obituary.

Versal Ray Argabright1,2,3,4

M, b. July 9, 1938, d. March 19, 2021
FatherHarvey Robert Argabright1,3,5,4 b. February 26, 1904, d. July 1, 1974
MotherMary A. Wilson1,2,3,5,4 b. September 2, 1906, d. March 7, 1994
     Versal Ray Argabright was buried at Princess Anne Memorial Park, 1110 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.4 He Versal Ray Argabright, Jul 9, 1938 – Mar 19, 2021. Versal “Stringbean” Ray Argabright, 82, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 in Virginia Beach. Ray was born in Copperhill, VA to the late Harvey and Mary Wilson Argabright. He worked as a General Longshoreman for the majority of his life. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved tinkering around on cars and overall was just a busybody, hard working person. He is cherished in memory by his loving wife, Billie; sons, Michael, Jim, David and Shane, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends. Interment will immediately follow the service at Princess Anne Memorial Park.4 He was born on July 9, 1938 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6,4 He married Billie Victoria James on September 21, 1958 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.3 Versal Ray Argabright died on March 19, 2021 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 82.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 141, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family

Billie Victoria James
Marriage*Versal Ray Argabright married Billie Victoria James on September 21, 1958 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.3 
Children
  • Michael Ray Argabright4,3
  • James Mitchell Argabright3
  • David Wayne Argabright Sr.4,3
  • Billy Shane Argabright4,3

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Mary Wilson Argabright obituary in the Mar 10, 1994 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S14050] Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/virginia/virginia-beach/smith-williams-funeral-homekempsville/4702, From the Versal Ray Argabright obituary.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the H. Robert Argabright obituary in the Jul 2, 1974 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Doris Louise Caron1

F, b. January 1, 1934, d. March 6, 2015
     Doris Louise Caron was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.2 She was born on January 1, 1934 at Keene, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire.3,1,2,4 As of July 7, 1977,her married name was Argabright.3 She married Darrire Herbert "Wiggie" Argabright, son of Harvey Robert Argabright and Mary A. Wilson, on July 7, 1977 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.3,1 Doris Louise Caron and Darrire Herbert "Wiggie" Argabright were divorced on November 12, 1980 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.3 Doris Louise Caron died on March 6, 2015 at Greenfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, at age 81.2,4 She REENFIELD - Doris Louise (Caron) Beausoleil Laskoski, 81, of 45 Brookside Avenue, died Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Buckley Health Care Center, 95 Laurel Street, following a period of declining health. She was born in Keene, NH, on January 1, 1934 to Walter J. and Beatrice E. (Croteau) Caron and was educated in local public schools in Gilsum and Keene, NH. Doris held several jobs over the years including: waitressing at several diners, working for a toy manufacturer and a dry cleaning and laundry company. She married Maurice Beausoleil (aka Bostley) on June 25, 1952. They owned and operated as business partners, Bostley Sanitary Services for 20 years, prior to their divorce in 1972. She later married her husband John L. Laskoski on September 9, 2001. Doris was a published poet and received a lifetime achievement award for her work. She was a member of the Women of the Loyal Order of Moose, the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW of Greenfield and the Greenfield Lodge of Elks. She enjoyed crocheting and was known for her hard working nature, as well as for her dedication to family values. She was a devout communicant of Holy Trinity Church, Greenfield, MA, and prayed daily to the Blessed Virgin and to St. Bernadette. She is lovingly remembered by her husband, John L. Laskoski, as well as by her children: Michael J. Beausoleil and his wife Christine, of Colrain, MA; Pamela A. Roldan and her husband John, of Greenfield, MA; Bonnie S. Kleinfelter and her husband Eugene ""Duffy"", of Norfolk, VA and Maureen D. North and her husband Richard, of Culpepper, VA. Doris is remembered with great affection by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Additionally, she will be affectionately remembered by her husband's family: Darlene and Joseph Cutting of Greenfield, MA and Joseph and Michelle Laskoski, of Northfield, MA and their families. She was pre-deceased by her daughter Sheila J. Beausoleil, as well as by her first husband Maurice. Rites of committal and burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Greenfield, MA. on March 10, 2015.4

Family

Darrire Herbert "Wiggie" Argabright b. October 9, 1930, d. January 26, 1983
Marriage*She married Darrire Herbert "Wiggie" Argabright, son of Harvey Robert Argabright and Mary A. Wilson, on July 7, 1977 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.3,1 
Divorce* Doris Louise Caron and Darrire Herbert "Wiggie" Argabright were divorced on November 12, 1980 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S14049] Calvary Cemetery, Franklin Co., MA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S8944] Recorder, The, From the Doris Louise Caron Beausoleil Laskoski obituary in the Mar 10, 2015 edition.