Lois Darlene Law1,2,3

F, b. May 17, 1940, d. May 15, 2003
FatherRobert Dale Law1,3,4 b. February 20, 1917, d. June 14, 1991
MotherMaxine Winifred Norwood1,3,4 b. March 3, 1919, d. October 25, 2011
     Lois Darlene Law was buried at Park Cemetery, 801 Baker Blvd., Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.5,3 Her Social Security Number was 492-42-9265.1 She was born on May 17, 1940 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.1,5,3 As of June 15, 1958,her married name was Gilbreath.2 She married Franklin O. "Frank" Gilbreath on June 15, 1958 at Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.2,3,4 Lois Darlene Law died on May 15, 2003 at Joplin, Newton Co., Missouri, at age 62.1,5,3 She Darlene Gilbreath, 62, Carthage, died May 15, 2003 at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, MO. Mrs. Gilbreath was born May 17, 1940, in Kansas City, MO to Robert "Bob" Law and Maxine Winifred Norwood. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Carthage, MO. She married Frank Gilbreath on June 15, 1958, in Carthage, He survives. Additional survivors include two sons, Mark Gilbreath, and Scott Gilbreath and wife Tammy, all of Carthage and a daughter Lori Terry and husband Joel, also of Carthage, MO: her mother Maxine Law, Carthage and a brother Dale Law, Carthage, three granddaughters, Lindsay Terry, Megan Gilbreath and Lauren Gilbreath, all of Carthage. Services were at the Ulmer Funeral Home, Carthage. The Rev. Richard Waters officiated with burial in Park Cemetery. on May 16, 2003.3

Family

Franklin O. "Frank" Gilbreath
Marriage*She married Franklin O. "Frank" Gilbreath on June 15, 1958 at Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  3. [S3663] Carthage Press, From the Darlene Gilbreath obituary in the May 16, 2003 edition.
  4. [S1773] Joplin Globe, The, From the Maxine Winifred Law obituary in the Oct 27, 2011 edition.
  5. [S3370] Park Cemetery, Jasper Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S3663] Carthage Press, From the Mark Allen Gilbreath obituary in the Oct 14, 2014 edition.

Mark Allen Gilbreath1,2,3

M, b. November 29, 1966, d. October 13, 2014
FatherFranklin O. "Frank" Gilbreath1,4
MotherLois Darlene Law1,2,4 b. May 17, 1940, d. May 15, 2003
     Mark Allen Gilbreath was born on November 29, 1966 at Jasper Co., Missouri.3,2 He died on October 13, 2014 at Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri, at age 47.2,3 He Mark Allen Gilbreath, age 47, passed away Monday October 13, 2014 in his rural Carthage home. Mark was born on November 29, 1966 and graduated from Jasper High School in 1985. Mark was a lifelong member of Faith Lutheran Church. He worked as a cashier for Price Cutter in Carthage where he was loved by both his customers and coworkers. Mark’s true passion was sports; he was the number one fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, the Kansas City Royals and the Jasper Eagles. He kept stats, line judged, moved chains, and did whatever else was asked of him for many local sports teams and at both the high school and collegiate level. Mark simply loved people: friends, family, coaches, players and customers. His smile and laugh will be missed by all of those who knew Mark. He is preceded in death by his mother Darlene Gilbreath. Services are 10:00 a.m. Thursday October 16, 2014 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday October 15, 2014 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Burial will be at Park Cemetery. on October 14, 2014.2

Citations

  1. [S3663] Carthage Press, From the Darlene Gilbreath obituary in the May 16, 2003 edition.
  2. [S3663] Carthage Press, From the Mark Allen Gilbreath obituary in the Oct 14, 2014 edition.
  3. [S3370] Park Cemetery, Jasper Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1773] Joplin Globe, The, From the Maxine Winifred Law obituary in the Oct 27, 2011 edition.

Jerry C. Norwood1

M, b. April 24, 1953, d. April 24, 1953
FatherWilfred Anderson Norwood Sr.1 b. April 3, 1915, d. October 21, 1999
MotherCreta Hern1 b. 1917, d. 1973
     Jerry C. Norwood was buried at Paradise Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper Co., Missouri.1 He died on April 24, 1953 at Jasper Co., Missouri.1 He was born on April 24, 1953 at Jasper Co., Missouri.1

Citations

  1. [S8794] Paradise Cemetery, Jasper Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.

Reba Louise Sizemore1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. December 2, 1937, d. January 8, 2019
FatherWilliam Clifton Sizemore1,2,3,4,5 b. March 10, 1905, d. December 22, 1994
MotherWanda Leona Lawrence1,2,3,4,5 b. January 12, 1921, d. February 7, 2018
     Reba Louise Sizemore was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,5 She Reba Louise Blevins, beloved mother of four and longtime Beckley resident, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at the age of 81. She was born in Matoaka, West Virginia, on December 2, 1937, and attended Sophia High School and Beckley College. She was known for her caring, generous heart and cheerful demeanor, and she was a Christian whose faith increased with age. She was a Delegate to the 1980 Democratic National Convention and was Sweetheart of Beta Sigma Phi. Reba was also respected for her work ethic. Her long, diverse work history included photographer at Stuart Photography, Salesperson at Rahall's on Main Street, Manager of Harvey's Fashions and Pikeview Manor Apartments, as well as Counter Manager of Estée Lauder at Elder Beerman Department Store. She was preceded in passing by her parents, William Clifton Sizemore and Wanda Leona Lawrence, brother Jack Russell Sizemore, and sister Wanda Joyce Pender. She will be lovingly remembered by her four children and their spouses: Gerald (Tabitha) Blevins of Elkhart, Texas; Rev. Gregory (Sarah) Blevins of Clarksburg, West Virginia; Brenda (Randy) Marion of Peachtree City, Georgia; and Timothy (Kaye) Blevins of Santa Fe, New Mexico; and her eight grandchildren: John Blevins, Susan Blevins, Spencer Marion, Thomas Marion, Simon Blevins, Sophia Blevins, Stephen Maxfield, and Patrick Maxfield. She was also a cherished matriarch to her large extended family of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 14, 2019, at 1:00 pm at Calfee Funeral Home, 800 S. Oakwood Ave., Beckley, WV, with Rev. Gregory Blevins officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley.5 She was born on December 2, 1937 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,5 As of March 16, 1956,her married name was Blevins.7 She married Gerald Marvin Blevins on March 16, 1956 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7 Reba Louise Sizemore died on January 8, 2019 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 81.6,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 102, District 28-41, Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Family

Gerald Marvin Blevins b. March 28, 1932, d. March 2, 2013
Marriage*Reba Louise Sizemore married Gerald Marvin Blevins on March 16, 1956 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7 
Children
  • Gerald C. Blevins5
  • Rev. Gregory D. Blevins5
  • Brenda K. Blevins5
  • Timothy Blevins5

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the William Clifton Sizemore obituary in the Dec 26, 1994 edition.
  3. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Jack Russell Sizemore obituary.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Wanda Leona Lawrence Sizemore obituary in the Feb 10, 2018 edition.
  5. [S7998] Calfee Funeral Home, online www.calfeefuneralhome.com, From the Reba Louise Blevins obituary.
  6. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Blevins-Sizemore marriage record.

Jack Russell Sizemore1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 2, 1939, d. August 20, 1994
FatherWilliam Clifton Sizemore1,2,4,5,7,6 b. March 10, 1905, d. December 22, 1994
MotherWanda Leona Lawrence1,2,4,5,7,6 b. January 12, 1921, d. February 7, 2018
     His Social Security Number was 233-58-3842.8 Jack Russell Sizemore Jack Russell Sizemore, 55, of Beaver, died Sat., Aug 20, 1994, in a North Carolina hospital. Born Feb. 2, 1939, at Matoaka, he was the son of William C. and Wanda Lawrence Sizemore of Beaver. Mr. Sizemore was of the Protestant faith. Other survivors include a son, Jack Russell Sizemore II of Sandstone; five daughters, Mrs. Randall (Jaccqueline) Ward of Sandstone, Mrs. Hershel (Reba) Grimmett of Sandstone, Joyce Sizemore of Beckley, Mrs. Oscar (Nancy) Gill of Sophia and Melissa Sizemore Bolen of Beckley; a brother, Brian Sizemore and his wife, Talisa of Beckley; a halfbrother, Dale Eugene Sizemore of Indianapolis, Ind; Two Sisters, Reba Blevins of Beaver and Joyce Pender of Miami, Fla; a halfsister, Mrs. Louise (Frances) King of Indianapolis, Ind., and eight grandchildren. Services were held at 1p.m. Wed. Aug 24 at Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Mark Hunter and Greg D. Blevins officiating. Burial followed in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. Family members served as pallbearers.5 He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 He and Hester Marie Lilly were divorced.3 Jack Russell Sizemore was born on February 2, 1939 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,8,5 He married Hester Marie Lilly on August 8, 1968 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2 Jack Russell Sizemore died on August 20, 1994 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 55.3,8,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 102, District 28-41, Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Family

Hester Marie Lilly
Divorce*Jack Russell Sizemore and Hester Marie Lilly were divorced.3 
Marriage* Jack Russell Sizemore married Hester Marie Lilly on August 8, 1968 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2 
Children
  • Jack Russell Sizemore II5
  • Jaccqueline Sizemore5
  • Joyce Sizemore5
  • Nancy Sizemore5
  • Melissa Sizemore5
  • Reba Louise Sizemore5,2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the William Clifton Sizemore obituary in the Dec 26, 1994 edition.
  5. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Jack Russell Sizemore obituary.
  6. [S7998] Calfee Funeral Home, online www.calfeefuneralhome.com, From the Reba Louise Blevins obituary.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Wanda Leona Lawrence Sizemore obituary in the Feb 10, 2018 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Hershel Hayward Grimmett1,2,3,4

M, b. March 2, 1949, d. August 30, 2012
     Hershel Hayward Grimmett was buried at Elk Knob Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on March 2, 1949 at Nellis, Boone Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 As of March 22, 1991, Hershel Hayward Grimmett was also known as Hershel Grimmett.4 He married Reba Louise Sizemore, daughter of Jack Russell Sizemore and Hester Marie Lilly, on March 22, 1991 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.5,4,2 Hershel Hayward Grimmett died on August 30, 2012 at Sandstone, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 63.2,3 He Hershel Hayward Grimmett, 63 of Sandstone died at 11:40 a.m. Thursday August 30, 2012 at his home. Born March 2, 1949 at Nellis, WV he was the son of Wanda M. Plumley Grimmett and the late Emmerson A. Grimmett. Mr. Grimmett was retired from CSX Transportation Corporation having worked in the Maintenance Department, bridges and buildings. He was a member of Ramp Holiness Church and enjoyed playing music. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Reba Sizemore Grimmett. Three sons, Caleb Grimmett at home and Hershel Wayne and Christopher Grimmett, both of Peterstown. Two daughters, Brittany Grimmett at home and Lisa Gill of Peterstown. One brother, Larry Grimmett of Judson. Two sisters, Lois Ward of Wayside and Linda Burdette of Hilldale. Fourteen nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday September 3, 2012 at Elk Knob Baptist Church with Minister Patricia Cales officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday evening at Pivont Funeral Home in Hinton, and one hour prior to services on Monday at the church. Pallbearers will be; Hershel, Christopher and Dakota Grimmett, Michael Bennett, Matt Blankenship and Shannon Akers. on September 4, 2012.2

Family

Reba Louise Sizemore
Marriage*He married Reba Louise Sizemore, daughter of Jack Russell Sizemore and Hester Marie Lilly, on March 22, 1991 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.5,4,2 

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the William Clifton Sizemore obituary in the Dec 26, 1994 edition.
  2. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Hershel Hayward Grimmett obituary in the Sep 4, 2012 edition.
  3. [S10873] Elk Knob Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Jack Russell Sizemore obituary.