Gail Susan Blackwell1,2

F, b. May 6, 1957, d. November 7, 2014
FatherThomas Edward Blackwell2 b. September 26, 1927, d. January 6, 2012
MotherVirginia Lee Layman2 b. September 24, 1933, d. November 8, 2009
     Gail Susan Blackwell Gail Susan Kamath, 57, of Harpers Ferry, WV passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Berkeley Medical Center. Born May 6, 1957 in Alexandria, VA she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Virginia Layman Blackwell. She was a member of Mt. Zion Assembly of God in Charles Town. She is survived by two sons, Tucker J. Koontz, Corey W. Koontz; a daughter, April L. Milam; three grandchildren; one brother, Bruce Blackwell; and one sister, Lynn Takane. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 2:00PM at Mt. Zion Assembly of God. Interment will be private. Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home.2 Her married name was Kamath.3 Her married name was Koontz.2 She married Corey W. Koontz.2 Gail Susan Blackwell married Narayana S. Kamath.3 Gail Susan Blackwell was born on May 6, 1957 at Alexandria, Virginia.1,2 She and Narayana S. Kamath were divorced on February 28, 2011 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.3 Gail Susan Blackwell died on November 7, 2014 at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia, at age 57.2

Family 1

Narayana S. Kamath
Marriage*She married Narayana S. Kamath.3 
Divorce* Gail Susan Blackwell and Narayana S. Kamath were divorced on February 28, 2011 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.3 

Family 2

Corey W. Koontz
Marriage*Gail Susan Blackwell married Corey W. Koontz.2 
Children
  • Tucker J. Koontz2
  • Corey W. Koontz Jr.2
  • April L. Koontz2

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S7842] Brown Funeral Home, online www.brownfuneralhomeswv.com, From the Gail Susan Kamath obituary.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Juanita June Martin1,2,3

F, b. November 5, 1935, d. October 11, 2004
     Her Social Security Number was 230-42-1628.4 Juanita June Martin was born on November 5, 1935 at Zenith, Monroe Co., West Virginia; Her divorce record has a birth date of Nov 11, 1935.1,4 She married Harold Roger Simpson Sr., son of Meredith Ruben Simpson and Lula Bessie Shockey, on April 24, 1954 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.1 As of April 24, 1954,her married name was Simpson.1 Juanita June Martin and Harold Roger Simpson Sr. were divorced on January 17, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Juanita June Martin died on October 11, 2004 at Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 68.4,2,3,5 She Juanita June Martin Simpson Finnell, 68, of Covington, died Monday, October 11, 2004. on October 13, 2004.2

Family

Harold Roger Simpson Sr. b. August 23, 1929, d. October 5, 1997
Marriage*She married Harold Roger Simpson Sr., son of Meredith Ruben Simpson and Lula Bessie Shockey, on April 24, 1954 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.1 
Divorce* Juanita June Martin and Harold Roger Simpson Sr. were divorced on January 17, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita June Martin Simpson Finnell obituary in the Oct 13, 2004 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Simpson Brown obituary in the Nov 12, 2023 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S6041] Unknown compiler, U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records, 1935-1970.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold R. Simpson, Sr., obituary in the Oct 8, 1997 edition.
  10. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Elizabeth Anne Gross1,2,3

F, b. August 2, 1929, d. November 12, 2020
     Elizabeth Anne Gross Elizabeth Anne Gross Rodgers, 91 years old, of Pensacola, went home to her Lord and Savior after a battle with cancer. Elizabeth passed away at home with family on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Born in Williamsport, PA on August 2, 1929, Elizabeth lived her first 10 years in Pennsylvania. She graduated from high school in Union, NJ. Elizabeth later joined the US Marine Corps where she proudly served during the Korean conflict. She was a lifetime member of the Women Marines association and Women in Military Service for America. Of great pride to her is the chapter of the WMA that she organized while living in Newport News, VA. Elizabeth was an admin assistant for the US government for 27 years, retiring from Carswell Air Force Base, TX. During that time she also acquired her Bachelors degree. She volunteered at the library at the Wesco senior center in Pensacola for over 10 years and at Learn To Read of Northwest FL. Elizabeth's family and friends were her greatest treasures. She will be missed terribly by each of them. Elizabeth is survived by her children; Susan Rodgers, David Rodgers, Melissa Watts; grandchildren, Casey Diggs, Justin Diggs, Matthew Watts, Ian Watts, Alex Watts, Brandy Watts, Elliott Rodgers, Benny Rodgers; great-grandchildren, Lillian Hart, and London Hart. Elizabeth was predeceased by her brother, Paul Gross.3 She was buried at Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, 80 Hovey Road, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.4 She was born on August 2, 1929 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,3,4 As of June 7, 1975,her married name was Simpson.1 She married Harold Roger Simpson Sr., son of Meredith Ruben Simpson and Lula Bessie Shockey, on June 7, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Elizabeth Anne Gross and Harold Roger Simpson Sr. were divorced on October 1, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Elizabeth Anne Gross died on November 12, 2020 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida, at age 91.3,4

Family

Harold Roger Simpson Sr. b. August 23, 1929, d. October 5, 1997
Marriage*She married Harold Roger Simpson Sr., son of Meredith Ruben Simpson and Lula Bessie Shockey, on June 7, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Elizabeth Anne Gross and Harold Roger Simpson Sr. were divorced on October 1, 1976 at Roanoke, 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. [S1795] Pensacola News Journal, From the Elizabeth Anne Gross Rodgers obituary in the Nov 13, 2020 edition.
  4. [S5938] Barrancas National Cemetery, Escambia Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Carlton Ernest Wooldridge1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. October 1, 1930, d. May 18, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 224-34-2565.8 Carlton Ernest Wooldridge was buried at Morgans Baptist Church Cemetery, 2086 Morgans Church Road, Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia.4,5,6,9 He was born on October 1, 1930 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4,5,9,8,7 He married Peggy Ann Simpson, daughter of Meredith Ruben Simpson and Lula Bessie Shockey, on July 2, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Carlton Ernest Wooldridge and Peggy Ann Simpson were divorced on July 8, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Carlton Ernest Wooldridge died on May 18, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 43.4,5,9,7 He Carlton Ernest Wooldridge, age 43, of 1301 14th Street, SE, passed away Saturday. He was an employee of N & W Railroad. Mr. Wooldridge is survived by two sons, Carl Wayne Wooldridge of New Bourne, N.C; Ernest Wooldridge of Vinton; one daughter, Sherry Wooldridge Vinton; mother, Mrs. Pauline Wooldrige of Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Sligh of Moneta; Mrs. Shirley Bennett of Roanoke; one brother, Lewis Wooldridge of Roanoke. Interment in Morgan Cemetery, Moneta, Virginia. on May 20, 1974.6

Family

Peggy Ann Simpson b. January 23, 1936, d. July 25, 2021
Marriage*He married Peggy Ann Simpson, daughter of Meredith Ruben Simpson and Lula Bessie Shockey, on July 2, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Carlton Ernest Wooldridge and Peggy Ann Simpson were divorced on July 8, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 
Children

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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S10553] Morgans Baptist Church Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carlton Ernest Wooldridge obituary in the May 20, 1974 edition.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carlton E. Wooldridge obituary in the Jul 17, 2012 edition.

Carlton Earnest "Ernie" Wooldridge Jr.1,2,3

M, b. May 9, 1958, d. July 14, 2012
FatherCarlton Ernest Wooldridge3,4 b. October 1, 1930, d. May 18, 1974
MotherPeggy Ann Simpson5,3 b. January 23, 1936, d. July 25, 2021
     His Social Security Number was 223-84-9978.6 Carlton Earnest "Ernie" Wooldridge Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on May 9, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6 He died on July 14, 2012 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.2,3,6 He Carlton E. (Ernie) Wooldridge, peacefully passed at his home on Saturday, July 14, 2012. Ernie graduated from William Byrd High School in 1976. He loved to read his Bible and witness about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Ernie is predeceased by his father, C.E. Wooldridge Sr; and his stepdad, George D. Atkins. Ernie is survived by his mother, Peggy Atkins; two sisters, Sherry Sisson and husband, Tom, and Regina Crigger; as well as a nephew, Chris McGhee; and a niece, Chelsea Sisson. Burial in Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 17, 2012.3

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carlton E. Wooldridge obituary in the Jul 17, 2012 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carlton Ernest Wooldridge obituary in the May 20, 1974 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Atkins obituary in the Jul 27, 2021 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Helen Marie Bohon1,2

F, b. February 1, 1918, d. August 25, 1982
     Helen Marie Bohon was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.3,2 She was born on February 1, 1918 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 As of September 7, 1939,her married name was Shockey.1 She married Woodrow Wilson Shockey, son of Libby Cameron Shockey and Elzora Lydia Woodward, on September 7, 1939 at Air Point, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 Helen Marie Bohon died on August 25, 1982 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 64.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 75, District 71-6, Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia4

Family

Woodrow Wilson Shockey b. March 18, 1909, d. January 10, 1989
Marriage*Helen Marie Bohon married Woodrow Wilson Shockey, son of Libby Cameron Shockey and Elzora Lydia Woodward, on September 7, 1939 at Air Point, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Kenneth Wayne Shockey obituary in the Mar 30, 2015 edition.

Kenneth Wayne Shockey1,2,3

M, b. August 5, 1940, d. March 26, 2015
FatherWoodrow Wilson Shockey1 b. March 18, 1909, d. January 10, 1989
MotherHelen Marie Bohon1 b. February 1, 1918, d. August 25, 1982
     Kenneth Wayne Shockey was buried at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, 553 AL-165, Fort Mitchell, Russell Co., Alabama.1,2 He was born on August 5, 1940 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Doris Unknown on December 7, 1963.1 Kenneth Wayne Shockey died on March 26, 2015 at Graceville, Jackson Co., Florida, at age 74.1,2 He Graveside services for U.S. Air Force Retired MSGT Kenneth Wayne Shockey, age 74, of the Screamer Community, Abbeville, were held Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 11:30 (CDT) at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula directing. Mr. Shockey died Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Signature Health Services in Graceville, Fla., after a brief illness. Born August 5, 1940 in Stuart, Va., Mr. Shockey was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Helen Marie Bohon Shockey. A 1958 graduate of Martinsville High School, Mr. Shockey also attended Fort Union Military Academy and Ferrum Junior College. He and Mrs. Shockey have lived in the Abbeville for approximately 29 years coming from Arizona. After serving in the military for so many years, when Mr. Shockey retired he wanted to be near the water to be able to fish and hunt. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping and traveling to historic sites. He was even able to sight see and travel after being hired to drive an 18-wheeler. Having retired from the Air Force, Mr. Shockey was proud to be a veteran, he served two tours in Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of ACA (Air Commando Association), a member of DVA and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife of fifty-one years, Doris Shockey, Abbeville; a daughter, Terri Shockey, Enterprise; stepdaughter, Candace (Cary) Southern, Tallahassee, Fla; three stepsons, Jeffery (Donna) Anderson, Tallahassee, Fla., Steven (Darlene) Anderson, DeFuniak Springs, FL., Kelvin (Ona) Anderson, Ft. Walton Beach, Fla; a sister, Carolyn Sue (Bill) Moore, Indianapolis, Ind.; two grandchildren, Amanda McLain and Daniel Rhodes and numerous step grandchildren, nieces and nephews. on March 30, 2015.1

Family

Doris Unknown
Marriage*He married Doris Unknown on December 7, 1963.1 
Child
  • Terri Shockey1

Citations

  1. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Kenneth Wayne Shockey obituary in the Mar 30, 2015 edition.
  2. [S7843] Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Russell Co., AL, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Woodrow Lowell Shockey1,2

M, b. November 3, 1941, d. November 3, 1941
FatherWoodrow Wilson Shockey1 b. March 18, 1909, d. January 10, 1989
MotherHelen Marie Bohon1 b. February 1, 1918, d. August 25, 1982
     Woodrow Lowell Shockey died on November 3, 1941 at Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia.1 He was born on November 3, 1941 at Henry Co., Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.