Donald Booth Carter1,2,3

M, b. May 6, 1931, d. May 11, 1985
     Donald Booth Carter was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 He was born on May 6, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Vera Gay Guilliams, daughter of Roy Lee Guilliams and Altha Vane Furrow, on July 3, 1955 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 Donald Booth Carter died on May 11, 1985 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 54.3

Family

Vera Gay Guilliams
Marriage*He married Vera Gay Guilliams, daughter of Roy Lee Guilliams and Altha Vane Furrow, on July 3, 1955 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 

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.

Roy Shumake1

M, b. May 22, 1915, d. April 19, 1918
FatherJerry King Shumake1 b. July 29, 1875, d. August 16, 1966
MotherCora Blondell Manion1 b. March 19, 1875, d. September 19, 1939
     Roy Shumake was born on May 22, 1915 at Dawson Co., Texas.1 He died on April 19, 1918 at LaMesa, Dawson Co., Texas, at age 2.1

Citations

  1. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.

Sarah Alein Brann1

F, b. October 18, 1910, d. July 10, 2001
     Sarah Alein Brann was buried at Pensacola Memorial Gardens, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.1 She was born on October 18, 1910 at Farmington, St. Francois Co., Missouri.2 As of circa 1975,her married name was Shumake.2 She married William Glenn "Willie" Shumake, son of Jerry King Shumake and Cora Blondell Manion, circa 1975.2 Sarah Alein Brann died on July 10, 2001 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida, at age 90.2 She Sarah A. Shumake, age 90, of Pensacola died Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at a local hospital. Mrs. Shumake was born on October 18, 1910 in Farmington, Missouri. She came to Pensacola in the 1940s. Sarah was a member of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Shumake and her two sons, Bobby Rodgers and Eugene Rodgers. She is survived by her daughter, Janet Rodgers (Rick) Ashcroft of Pensacola; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Rodgers of Escondido, California; two sisters, Albertine (Buck) Bye of De-Soto, Missouri and Pat Roberts of Shipman, Illinois; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Her family's sincere thanks go to her physician, Dr, James Stringfield Ill; his staff; and all the staff on the Fourth Ftoor West at Baptist Hospital. on July 12, 2001.2

Family

William Glenn "Willie" Shumake b. October 18, 1902, d. July 2, 1990
Marriage*She married William Glenn "Willie" Shumake, son of Jerry King Shumake and Cora Blondell Manion, circa 1975.2 

Citations

  1. [S3792] Pensacola Memorial Gardens, Escambia Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S1795] Pensacola News Journal, From the Sarah A. Shumake obituary in the Jul 12, 2001 edition.

Myrtle Reichelt1

F, b. December 18, 1902, d. January, 1981
     Myrtle Reichelt was buried at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Yuma, Yuma Co., Arizona.1 Her Social Security Number was 571-03-0427.2 Her married name was Shumake.1 She married Raymond Thornbeery Shumake, son of Jerry King Shumake and Cora Blondell Manion.1 Myrtle Reichelt was born on December 18, 1902 at Wisconsin.2 She died in January, 1981 at Arizona at age 78.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 412, District 60-847, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California3

Occupation

1940Garment manufacturer worker3

Family

Raymond Thornbeery Shumake b. September 11, 1906, d. December, 1981
Marriage*Myrtle Reichelt married Raymond Thornbeery Shumake, son of Jerry King Shumake and Cora Blondell Manion.1 
Child
  • John C. Shumake3

Citations

  1. [S5567] Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Yuma Co., AZ, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Thomas Watson Hammond1,2,3,4

M, b. May 7, 1910, d. September 4, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 452-10-7243.5 Thomas Watson Hammond was buried at Mount Olive Cemetery, Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.4 He married Mary Louise Miller, daughter of Adolph Miller and Sibyl Livinston Manion.6,7 Thomas Watson Hammond was born on May 7, 1910 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.5,3,4 He died on September 4, 1985 at Midland Co., Texas, at age 75.5,2,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 150, District 257-120, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas8

Occupation

1940Grocery store propriator8

Family

Mary Louise Miller b. March 22, 1915, d. July 17, 1966
Marriage*Thomas Watson Hammond married Mary Louise Miller, daughter of Adolph Miller and Sibyl Livinston Manion.6,7 
Child
  • Thomas E. Hammond8

Citations

  1. [S8849] Big Spring Daily Herald, From the Clarence Miller obituary in the Jan 27, 1941 edition.
  2. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  3. [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.
  4. [S2346] Mount Olive Cemetery, Howard Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=53806745&CRid=5403&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S8849] Big Spring Daily Herald, From the Adolph Miller obituary in the Dec 10, 1943 edition.
  7. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Joe Lee Hitt1,2,3

M, b. August 17, 1926, d. January 18, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 460-24-8024.4 Joe Lee Hitt was buried at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Highway 277 South, Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas.2 He and Leta Mae Miller were divorced.2 Joe Lee Hitt married Leta Mae Miller, daughter of Clarence William Miller and Lillian Inez Mason.1 Joe Lee Hitt was born on August 17, 1926 at Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas.5,4,3 He died on January 18, 1994 at Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Texas, at age 67.5,6,4,2 He Joe Lee Hitt, 67, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1994, at a Wichita Falls, Texas, hospital. He was 67, a native of Abilene, Texas, a former resident of Lubbock, Texas, and a resident of Wichita Falls since 1990. He was a city plumbing inspector for the city of Baton Rouge, a retired master plumber, having 30 years in the plumbing business, and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Visiting at Elliott-Hamil Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory St., Abilene, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Religious services at the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Wayne Barnes of Zachary. Burial in Elmwood Memorial Park. Survived by two sons, Joe David Hitt, Clinton, and Steven Miller Hitt, Baton Rouge; four daughters, Linda Shanks, Wichita Falls, Robbi Flynn, Irving, Peggy Matlock, Houston, and Marty Williams, Abilene; a brother, Robert "Bob" Hitt, Abilene; two sisters, Barbara Harris, Abilene, and Wanda McCuiston, Farmington, N.M; and 13 grandchildren. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a 1943 graduate of Abilene HighSchool and a member of the Plumbers Union. on January 20, 1994.2

Family

Leta Mae Miller b. November 16, 1924, d. November 4, 2014
Divorce*He and Leta Mae Miller were divorced.2 
Marriage* Joe Lee Hitt married Leta Mae Miller, daughter of Clarence William Miller and Lillian Inez Mason.1 
Children
  • Martha Anne "Marty" Hitt1,2
  • Linda Arlene Hitt1,2
  • Roberta Lee "Robbi" Hitt1,2
  • Joe David Hitt1,2
  • Steven Miller Hitt1,2

Citations

  1. [S3288] Advocate, The, From the Leta Hitt obituary in the Nov 5, 2014 edition.
  2. [S3288] Advocate, The, From the Joe Lee Hitt obituary in the Jan 20, 1994 edition.
  3. [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.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.

L. Buron Conway1,2,3,4

M, b. May 7, 1923, d. August 27, 2001
     L. Buron Conway was buried at Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.1,4 His Social Security Number was 466-24-6568.2 He was born on May 7, 1923 at Goldthwaite, Mills Co., Texas.2,4 He married Juanita Miller, daughter of Clarence William Miller and Lillian Inez Mason, on October 22, 1946 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.3,4 L. Buron Conway died on August 27, 2001 at Texas at age 78.2,4 He BIG SPRING -- L.B. Conway, 78, died on Monday, Aug. 27, in a local hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Arnold Tonn, pastor of Spring Tabernacle and the Rev. Dudley Mullins, pastor of East 4th Street Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. He was born on May 7, 1923 in Mills County, and married Juanita Miller on Oct. 22, 1946 in Big Spring. She preceded him in death on April 25. He had worked for Whites Auto Stores for 38 1/2 years and had worked for 87 Auto Sales for about 10 years. He was a member of East 4th Street Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, Larry Bob Conway of Big Spring; his daughter, Karen McCuistian of Big Spring; two granddaughters; two brothers, Doyle Conway and Aubrey Conway, both of Big Spring; and one sister, Lavelle Mikolacjyck of Costa Mesa, Calif. He also was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. on August 29, 2001.4

Family

Juanita Miller b. February 23, 1927, d. April 25, 2001
Marriage*He married Juanita Miller, daughter of Clarence William Miller and Lillian Inez Mason, on October 22, 1946 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8851] Trinity Memorial Park, Howard Co., TX, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S4544] Midland Reporter-Telegram, From the Juanita Conway obituary in the Apr 28, 2001 edition.
  4. [S4544] Midland Reporter-Telegram, From the L. B. Conway obituary in the Aug 29, 2001 edition.
  5. [S8849] Big Spring Daily Herald, From the Larry Bob Conway obituary in the Jan 9, 2014 edition.
  6. [S3288] Advocate, The, From the Leta Hitt obituary in the Nov 5, 2014 edition.
  7. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Larry Bob Conway1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 24, 1949, d. January 6, 2014
FatherL. Buron Conway1,2,3,4,5 b. May 7, 1923, d. August 27, 2001
MotherJuanita Miller1,2,3,4,5 b. February 23, 1927, d. April 25, 2001
     Larry Bob Conway was born on September 24, 1949 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.4,5 He married Linda Tune on December 31, 1986 at Silverton, San Juan Co., Colorado.5 Larry Bob Conway died on January 6, 2014 at Texas at age 64.5 He Larry Bob Conway, 64, of Big Spring, died Monday, Jan. 6, 2014 in a local hospital. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at the parlor at First United Methodist Church. Memorial services will follow at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Ivins and the Rev. Ed Williamson officiating. He was born Sept. 24, 1949, in Big Spring, Texas and married Linda Tune Dec. 31, 1986, in Silverton, Colo. Larry graduated from Big Spring High School in 1968 and attended Howard College. He worked as a pipeliner for QIS for 27 years. He enjoyed hunting, golfing and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Linda Conway, Big Spring; one sister, Karen McCuistion and husband, Ernie of Waco, Texas; two nieces, Christina and Brent DeOrnelas of Waco and Michelle and Tim Flores of Huntsville, Ala; three great-nephews, Noah Flores, Nathanael DeOrnelas and Ethan DeOrnelas; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bill and Mary Tune; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tommy and Donna Tune, all of Big Spring. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.B. and Juanita Conway; his step-son, Larry Don Harp; and a nephew, Ehren Tune. on January 9, 2014.5

Family

Linda Tune
Marriage*He married Linda Tune on December 31, 1986 at Silverton, San Juan Co., Colorado.5 

Citations

  1. [S3288] Advocate, The, From the Leta Hitt obituary in the Nov 5, 2014 edition.
  2. [S4544] Midland Reporter-Telegram, From the Juanita Conway obituary in the Apr 28, 2001 edition.
  3. [S4544] Midland Reporter-Telegram, From the L. B. Conway obituary in the Aug 29, 2001 edition.
  4. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  5. [S8849] Big Spring Daily Herald, From the Larry Bob Conway obituary in the Jan 9, 2014 edition.