Earl Pendleton Doss1

M, b. September 2, 1931, d. February 25, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 234-44-8575.2 Earl Pendleton Doss was born on September 2, 1931 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Norma Jean Sigmon, daughter of Everett Talton Sigmon and Lettie Mae Snow, on December 20, 1957 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1 Earl Pendleton Doss died on February 25, 1997 at West Virginia at age 65.2

Family

Norma Jean Sigmon
Marriage*He married Norma Jean Sigmon, daughter of Everett Talton Sigmon and Lettie Mae Snow, on December 20, 1957 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1 
Child
  • Mark David Doss3

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Doss-Sigmon marriage record.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Charles Lindberg "Pete" Anderson1,2

M, b. June 25, 1928, d. January 17, 2015
     Charles Lindberg "Pete" Anderson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on June 25, 1928 at Big Four, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,3,2 He married Hazel Irene Sigmon, daughter of Everett Talton Sigmon and Lettie Mae Snow, on December 24, 1950 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 Charles Lindberg "Pete" Anderson died on January 17, 2015 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 86.2 He KIMBALL — Charles L. 'Pete' Anderson, age 86, of Carswell Hollow in Kimball, WV, went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the Golden Harvest Unit of Welch Community Hospital in Welch, WV, after a long illness. Born June 25, 1928 in Big Four, WV, he was the son of the late Jesse James Anderson and Lillian Dixon Anderson. 'Pete' was a retired coal miner from US Steel and Cannelton Coal Co. He was affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Welch, WV, was a Veteran of the US Navy, a loving husband, father, grandfather and a resident of McDowell County most of his Life. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Hazel Irene Sigmon Anderson on May 31, 2013. One infant daughter, Sherry Lynn Anderson, 2 sisters and 3 brothers. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Cathy Forrest of Welch, WV, 1 granddaughter, Melissa Forrest of Welch, WV, 3 sisters: Doris Burks and husband Hershel of Princeton, WV, Ruth Jones of Princeton, WV, Phyllis Branch of Kentucky, a special caregiver, Barbara and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 1 PM at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV, with Elder Everett Sigmon officiating. Burial will immediately follow. Serving as pallbearers will be: Bobby Smith, Clifford Rotenberry, Glen McCoy, Mark Doss and Elder Everett Sigmon. on January 18, 2015.2

Family

Hazel Irene Sigmon b. April 14, 1933, d. May 31, 2013
Marriage*He married Hazel Irene Sigmon, daughter of Everett Talton Sigmon and Lettie Mae Snow, on December 24, 1950 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 
Children
  • Sherry Lynn Anderson2,4
  • Cathy Diane Anderson5,2,4

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Anderson-Sigmon marriage record.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Charles L. Anderson obituary in the Jan 18, 2015 edition.
  3. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hazel Irene Anderson obituary in the Jun 2, 2013 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Jo Miller1,2,3

F, b. July 14, 1932, d. March 2, 2014
     Mary Jo Miller was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on July 14, 1932 at Chilhowie, Smyth Co., Virginia.1,2,4 As of May 1, 1951,her married name was Purdy.1 She married Paul Lorton Purdy, son of Kyle Huston Purdy Sr. and Dora Mattie Sigmon, on May 1, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Mary Jo Miller and Paul Lorton Purdy were divorced on February 22, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Mary Jo Miller died on March 2, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.3,4 She Mary Jo Miller VanCleaf, 81, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2014. She was a member of Melrose Baptist Church and was retired from Travelers Insurance Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ogden W. VanCleaf; parents, Leon and Ruby Miller; and brother, Crockford (Chuck) Miller. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn P. Tucker; son, Michael L. Purdy; grandson, Brian S. Tucker; great-grandsons, Isaac S. Tucker and Caleb K. Tucker; and cousins, Mary Lois Moore and Ann Berlin. Funeral Services will be held at noon on Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Larry Sprouse officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel. The family would like to thank the staff and special friends at Raleigh Court Health Care for their loving care and support. on March 5, 2014.3

Family

Paul Lorton Purdy b. August 28, 1926, d. February 14, 2007
Marriage*She married Paul Lorton Purdy, son of Kyle Huston Purdy Sr. and Dora Mattie Sigmon, on May 1, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Mary Jo Miller and Paul Lorton Purdy were divorced on February 22, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 
Children
  • Michael Lorton Purdy5,3
  • Carolyn Sue Purdy5,3,1

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Jo Miller VanCleaf obituary in the Mar 5, 2014 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Lorton Purdy obituary in the Feb 17, 2007 edition.

Martha Josephine Jane Vaughan1,2

F, b. March 22, 1923, d. June 4, 2009
     Martha Josephine Jane Vaughan was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on March 22, 1923 at Toms, West Virginia.1,2,3 As of May 6, 1979,her married name was Purdy.1 She married Paul Lorton Purdy, son of Kyle Huston Purdy Sr. and Dora Mattie Sigmon, on May 6, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,2 Martha Josephine Jane Vaughan died on June 4, 2009 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.2,3,5 She Jane Vaughan Purdy, formerly of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2009. Born Martha Josephine Jane Vaughan on March 22, 1923, in Toms, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Victor Lomax Vaughan Sr. and Veleta Martha Fisher Vaughan. Jane was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Lorton Purdy. She attended Concord College and National Business College, served in the WAVES during World War II and was retired from Appalachian Electric Power Company with 38 years of service. Jane is survived by a brother, Victor Lomax (Max) Vaughan Jr; children, Carolyn Sue Purdy Tucker and Michael Lorton Purdy; grandson, Brian Scott Tucker and wife, Sherinda "Dolly" Tucker; two great-grandsons, Isaac Scott Tucker and Caleb Kyle Tucker; three sisters-in-law, Melba June Purdy Dwease, Velva Jean Purdy Martin and Shirley Purdy Thomas; many nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Lenora P. Graham and Eva K. Longworth. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2009, at the funeral home. Graveside funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Evergreen Burial Park with the Rev. C. Anthony Ward officiating. on June 6, 2009.2

Family

Paul Lorton Purdy b. August 28, 1926, d. February 14, 2007
Marriage*She married Paul Lorton Purdy, son of Kyle Huston Purdy Sr. and Dora Mattie Sigmon, on May 6, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jane Vaughan Purdy obituary in the Jun 6, 2009 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Lorton Purdy obituary in the Feb 17, 2007 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.