Grover William Rice1,2,3

M, b. June 1, 1914, d. September 7, 2001
     Grover William Rice was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana.2,3 His Social Security Number was 312-16-5362.4 He was born on June 1, 1914 at Tennessee.4,2,3 He married Mary Pearl Burchett, daughter of Ellis Martin Burchett and Mollie Alice Hines, on October 27, 1940.1,2 Grover William Rice died on September 7, 2001 at Indiana at age 87.4,2,3

Family

Mary Pearl Burchett b. March 24, 1924, d. September 20, 1998
Marriage*He married Mary Pearl Burchett, daughter of Ellis Martin Burchett and Mollie Alice Hines, on October 27, 1940.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S2803] Mount Hope Cemetery, Fountain Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSfn=virgie&GSby=1915&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=20624510&CRid=86015&df=all&
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2477] Journal and Courier, From the William E. Rice obituary in the Jul 6, 2016 edition.
  6. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

William Ellis "Bill" Rice1,2,3

M, b. January 22, 1953, d. July 4, 2016
FatherGrover William Rice1,2,3 b. June 1, 1914, d. September 7, 2001
MotherMary Pearl Burchett1,2,3 b. March 24, 1924, d. September 20, 1998
     William Ellis "Bill" Rice was born on January 22, 1953 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.3 He married Lynn Denise Gross on December 29, 1991 at Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana.2 William Ellis "Bill" Rice died on July 4, 2016 at Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana, at age 63.3 He William E. "Bill" Rice, 63 of Covington died at 5:10 A. M. Monday July 4, 2016 at his home after a courageous battle against a very aggressive Cancer. He was born January 22, 1953 at Crawfordsville to Grover and Pearl (Burchett) Rice. Bill was a 1971 Graduate of Covington High School and attended The University of Evansville. He then went to Gettysburg, PA. for Helicopter Flight Training and Aerial Application for Agriculture. He successfully owned and operated his own application business, Bi-State Helicopters, Inc. for 35 years. Bill was a member of the Indiana Agricultural Aviation Association and a past member of Fountain Lodge # 60. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, going to tractor shows and Mecum Auctions, along with spending quality time at the VFW in Covington and Okeechobee, FL. and spending time at the Airport. Bill is survived by his girlfriend, Gail Costello, two sons; Tyler R. (wife-Karen) Rice and K.W. (wife-Courtney) Rice. Two brothers; Wayne (wife-DeLayne) Rice and Paul Rice. Two grandchildren; Dylan Songer and Calleigh Rice. He was preceded in death by his Parents. A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday July 10, 2016 at the Attica Airport located at 2550 Summit Street (Bethel Road) Attica, IN. 47918. With his final flight at approximately 6:15 P.M. on July 6, 2016.3

Family 1

Child
  • Tyler R. Rice3

Family 2

Lynn Denise Gross
Marriage*He married Lynn Denise Gross on December 29, 1991 at Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana.2 
Child
  • K.W. Rice3

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  3. [S2477] Journal and Courier, From the William E. Rice obituary in the Jul 6, 2016 edition.

Marian L. Snyder1

F, b. February 1, 1920, d. July 4, 1975
     Marian L. Snyder was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 Her married name was Burchett.1 She married Harold Robert Burchett, son of Ellis Martin Burchett and Mollie Alice Hines.1 Marian L. Snyder was born on February 1, 1920 at Illinois.1 She died on July 4, 1975 at age 55.1

Family

Harold Robert Burchett b. October 2, 1926, d. June 30, 1983
Marriage*She married Harold Robert Burchett, son of Ellis Martin Burchett and Mollie Alice Hines.1 

Citations

  1. [S3935] Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Vermillion Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com

Aaron H. Ramsey1,2,3

M, b. February 7, 1916, d. October 26, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 218-18-7426.4 Aaron H. Ramsey was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.1,2,3 He was born on February 7, 1916 at Hoop, Tennessee.4,2 He married Virginia Christina Burchett, daughter of Ellis Martin Burchett and Mollie Alice Hines, on July 29, 1939.1,5,2 Aaron H. Ramsey died on October 26, 1993 at New Haven, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 77.4,2,3 He Aaron H. Ramsey, 77, of Fort Wayne died Tuesday in Brighton Hall Nursing Center. The Hoop, Tenn., native retired in 1981 from Phelps Dodge Magnet Wire Corp. after 20 years and was a member of New Salem Baptist Church in Tazewell, Tenn. Surviving are his wife, Virginia C; daughters, LaVerne Widner of New Haven and Brenda C. Canale of Huntington; sons, William Gaylor and Norman H., both of Fort Wayne; brothers, Lyde E. of Sneedville, Tenn., Grover C. of Fort Wayne and Allen L. of Roanoke, Ala; eight grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. tomorrow in D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, where calling is 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery. on October 28, 1993.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 72, District 34-8, Civil District 8, Hancock Co., Tennessee6

Occupation

1940Farm laborer6

Family

Virginia Christina Burchett b. January 20, 1922, d. June 17, 2006
Marriage*Aaron H. Ramsey married Virginia Christina Burchett, daughter of Ellis Martin Burchett and Mollie Alice Hines, on July 29, 1939.1,5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8537] Highland Park Cemetery, Allen Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Aaron H. Ramsey obituary in the Oct 28, 1993 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Virginia Ramsey obituary in the Jun 18, 2006 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the LaVerne R. Widner obituary in the May 30, 2001 edition.

Richard Ream Webber1,2,3

M, b. February 25, 1919, d. August 21, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 315-01-6466.4 Richard Ream Webber was born on February 25, 1919 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.4,5,2,3 He married Annette Hines Burchett, daughter of Ellis Martin Burchett and Mollie Alice Hines, on May 21, 1954.1 Richard Ream Webber died on August 21, 1995 at Florida at age 76.4,5

Family

Annette Hines Burchett b. April 19, 1929, d. June 19, 2004
Marriage*He married Annette Hines Burchett, daughter of Ellis Martin Burchett and Mollie Alice Hines, on May 21, 1954.1 

Citations

  1. [S8539] Fairlawn Cemetery, Newton Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Lee Emmett Minor1,2,3

M, b. March 13, 1909, d. May 21, 1999
     His Social Security Number was 226-24-1554.4 Lee Emmett Minor was buried at Snodgrass-Minor Cemetery, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.1 He married Martha Louise Burchett, daughter of Ellis Martin Burchett and Mollie Alice Hines.5 Lee Emmett Minor was born on March 13, 1909 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.2,4 He died on May 21, 1999 at Lee Co., Virginia, at age 90.1,4,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 152, District 53-22, White Shoals, Lee Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Farmer6

Family

Martha Louise Burchett b. April 12, 1920, d. April 23, 1996
Marriage*Lee Emmett Minor married Martha Louise Burchett, daughter of Ellis Martin Burchett and Mollie Alice Hines.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8536] Snodgrass-Minor Cemetery, Lee Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Roberta Minor Grubb obituary in the Feb 25, 1993 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Roberta Jeanette Minor1,2,3,4

F, b. February 16, 1938, d. February 24, 1993
FatherLee Emmett Minor1,5,3 b. March 13, 1909, d. May 21, 1999
MotherMartha Louise Burchett1,5,3 b. April 12, 1920, d. April 23, 1996
     Roberta Jeanette Minor was buried at Snodgrass-Minor Cemetery, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.1 She was born on February 16, 1938 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.1,2 As of September 3, 1960,her married name was Grubb.3 She married Donald Ray Grubb on September 3, 1960 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 Roberta Jeanette Minor died on February 24, 1993 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 55.1,2,6 She Roberta Minor Grubb, 55, died Feb. 24, 1993, in Williamsburg Community Hospital. Mrs. Grubb was a native of Jonesville, Va., and a former resident of Fairfax and Norfolk before moving to Williamsburg in August 1985. She was a member of Williamsburg Community Chapel. She is survived by her husband, Donald R. Grubb; two daughters, Donna Grubb Brotherton of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Lisa Grubb of Chapel Hill, N.C; her parents, Lee and Louise Minor of Jonesville; and a brother, Paul Minor of Fairfax. A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday in Williamsburg Community Chapel by the Rev. Dick Woodward. A graveside service will be held Sunday in the Minor family cemetery, Beach Grove, Va. on February 25, 1993.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 152, District 53-22, White Shoals, Lee Co., Virginia5

Family

Donald Ray Grubb b. October 24, 1935, d. September 20, 2020
Marriage*Roberta Jeanette Minor married Donald Ray Grubb on September 3, 1960 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Children
  • Donna Faye Grubb1,3,4
  • Lisa Kaye Grubb1,4

Citations

  1. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Roberta Minor Grubb obituary in the Feb 25, 1993 edition.
  2. [S8536] Snodgrass-Minor Cemetery, Lee Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald R. Grubb obituary in the Sep 23, 2020 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Donald Ray Grubb1,2,3

M, b. October 24, 1935, d. September 20, 2020
     Donald Ray Grubb was born on October 24, 1935 at Virginia.3 He married Roberta Jeanette Minor, daughter of Lee Emmett Minor and Martha Louise Burchett, on September 3, 1960 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 Donald Ray Grubb died on September 20, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.3 He Donald R. Grubb, 84, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Virginia to Disco and Maude Grubb on October 24, 1935. Don attended Flatwoods School in Lee County, Virginia and graduated high school in 1955. He attended Old Dominion University and graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1960. That same year Don married Roberta Jeanette Minor also of Lee County, Virginia. His first job was at the Navy Shipyard in Newport News, Virginia. Don soon moved to the Naval Sea Combat Systems Engineering Station in Norfolk followed by the Naval Underwater Systems Center in Arlington, Virginia. He spent 30 years in Civil Service in the United States Navy where he served as the Director of Trident Undersea Combat Systems which included all sonar, radar, and torpedo systems for the nuclear submarine program. Don was an active member of Parkwood Baptist Church in Annandale, Virginia for many years. He served as a Deacon, organized many church camping trips, and led the effort to create a memorial prayer garden. In recent years he was a member of Windsor Hill United Methodist Church in Roanoke, Virginia. Don loved hunting deer and turkey with his brothers, spending time with family and friends at the "Mountain House," and attending various activities in which his children and grandchildren participated. Later in life, he was blessed to reconnect with his dear childhood friend, Geraldine Spencer Harper, and they were happily married on May 17, 2008. The two traveled and enjoyed life and each other to the fullest. Don was preceded in death by wife, Roberta Minor Grubb; brothers, Evan, Harvey, Raymond, Charles, Bill, and Boyd Grubb; and sister, Myrtle Grubb Green. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Spencer Harper Grubb; sister, Freda Grubb Hill; daughters, Donna Faye Grubb Brotherton and Lisa Grubb Johnson (husband, Roger Johnson); and grandchildren, Kayla, Matthew, Michael, and Nicholas Brotherton, and Luke, Jacob, and Timothy Johnson; as well as numerous beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. Don's family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff at Carilion Hospice for providing outstanding, compassionate care during Don's last days; and to Kelson Mletseni, his primary care provider, who became a loving member of the family and made himself available day and night to care for both Don and Gerry with a gentle servant's heart. on September 23, 2020.3

Family

Roberta Jeanette Minor b. February 16, 1938, d. February 24, 1993
Marriage*He married Roberta Jeanette Minor, daughter of Lee Emmett Minor and Martha Louise Burchett, on September 3, 1960 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 
Children
  • Donna Faye Grubb1,2,3
  • Lisa Kaye Grubb1,3

Citations

  1. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Roberta Minor Grubb obituary in the Feb 25, 1993 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald R. Grubb obituary in the Sep 23, 2020 edition.
  4. [S8536] Snodgrass-Minor Cemetery, Lee Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.

Paul K. Minor1,2

M, b. December 6, 1940, d. October 8, 2015
FatherLee Emmett Minor1 b. March 13, 1909, d. May 21, 1999
MotherMartha Louise Burchett1 b. April 12, 1920, d. April 23, 1996
     Paul K. Minor was buried at Snodgrass-Minor Cemetery, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.2 He was born on December 6, 1940 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia. He died on October 8, 2015 at Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia, at age 74.2 He PAUL K. MINOR (Age 74), Polygraph Examiner - Former Chief Polygraph Examiner for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), died October 8, 2015 at a care facility in Pennington Gap, VA. The cause was dementia. Mr. Minor was born in Jonesville, VA and had lived in the Washington area since 1973. He served in the U.S. Army with the Military Police and as a Special Agent of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command before working for the FBI from 1978 to 1987. In 1987, he opened his own private office in Fairfax, VA, and conducted polygraph examinations and background investigations until his illness. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 17 at the Minor-Snodgrass Cemetery in Beech Grove, Jonesville, VA. on October 11, 2015.2

Citations

  1. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Roberta Minor Grubb obituary in the Feb 25, 1993 edition.
  2. [S620] Washington Post, The, From the Paul K. Minor obituary in the Oct 11, 2015 edition.

LaVerne Ramsey1,2,3,4

F, b. April 14, 1942, d. May 28, 2001
FatherAaron H. Ramsey1,2,3 b. February 7, 1916, d. October 26, 1993
MotherVirginia Christina Burchett1,2,3,5 b. January 20, 1922, d. June 17, 2006
     Her Social Security Number was 305-44-9317.6 LaVerne Ramsey was born on April 14, 1942 at Sneedville, Hancock Co., Tennessee.3,6 As of July 13, 1963,her married name was Widner.4 She married Denzil Robert Widner on July 13, 1963 at New Haven, Allen Co., Indiana.3,5,4 LaVerne Ramsey died on May 28, 2001 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 59.3,6,5 She LaVerne R. Widner, 59, of Mountain City, Tenn., and formerly of Fort Wayne, died Monday, May 28, 2001, at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana. The Sneedville, Tenn., retired in 1997 from International Harvester Co. as a secretary after 25 years of service. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, Scottish Cultural Society and served on the Johnny Appleseed Festival Board for 10 years, all of Fort Wayne, and the Camion Club. She enjoyed sewing, hiking and music. Surviving are her husband, Denzil R; her mother, Virginia C. Ramsey of Fort Wayne; brothers William G. and Norm H. Ramsey, both of Fort Wayne; a sister, Brenda Canale of Huntington, Ind; and 11 nieces and nephews. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, with calling from noon until services. on May 30, 2001.5

Family

Denzil Robert Widner
Marriage*She married Denzil Robert Widner on July 13, 1963 at New Haven, Allen Co., Indiana.3,5,4 

Citations

  1. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Virginia Ramsey obituary in the Jun 18, 2006 edition.
  2. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Aaron H. Ramsey obituary in the Oct 28, 1993 edition.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  5. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the LaVerne R. Widner obituary in the May 30, 2001 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.