John Marshall Gauldin1,2,3

M, b. April 29, 1946, d. March 20, 2023
     John Marshall Gauldin was born on April 29, 1946 at Virginia.1,3 He married Caroline Mae Gray, daughter of George Washington Gray Jr. and Elizabeth Mae Strickler, on January 1, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 John Marshall Gauldin and Caroline Mae Gray were divorced on October 11, 1985 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 John Marshall Gauldin died on March 20, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.2 He John "Johnny" Marshall Gauldin, April 29, 1946 - March 20, 2023. John "Johnny" Marshall Gauldin, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. He was the son of the late Marshall Lee and Ella Mae Gauldin (Cecil). He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Michael Gauldin. He is survived by his sons, John "Jay" Marshall Gauldin II and Christopher "Chip" Michael Gauldin and his sister, Sandra Freas. A native of Roanoke, Johnny graduated from Northside High School and married the mother of his two boys, Carole Ann Peters. He served in the United States Army for three years where he earned the rank of Specialist 5 and received an honorable discharge. Johnny was best known for his dancing, carpentry, and his entrepreneurial mindset. Also involved in his community, he served as a deacon of his church. He dreamed big and always said he lived a full life. He will be deeply mourned and missed by his family and friends. on March 26, 2023.2

Family

Caroline Mae Gray b. March 13, 1942, d. July 9, 2022
Marriage*He married Caroline Mae Gray, daughter of George Washington Gray Jr. and Elizabeth Mae Strickler, on January 1, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Divorce* John Marshall Gauldin and Caroline Mae Gray were divorced on October 11, 1985 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Marshall Gauldin obituary in the Mar 26, 2023 edition.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Frederick Charles "Fred" Kennedy Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. August 28, 1931, d. July 15, 2000
     His Social Security Number was 577-38-7058.5 Frederick Charles "Fred" Kennedy Jr. was born on August 28, 1931 at Washington, D.C..1,6,5,3 He married Helen Louise Gray, daughter of George Washington Gray Sr. and Mabel Clara Swortzel/Swartzel, on April 16, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Frederick Charles "Fred" Kennedy Jr. and Helen Louise Gray were divorced on September 11, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Frederick Charles "Fred" Kennedy Jr. died on July 15, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.5,6,7,4 He KENNEDY, Frederick Charles, Jr., (Fred), 68, of Salem, died Saturday, July 15, 2000, in the VA Medical Center. Fred served in the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, and was retired from General Electric. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick C., Sr., and Stella Richardson Kennedy. Surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and P. K. Bivens, Roanoke, and Linda and Wes Seibel, Fincastle; his sons and daughter-in-law, Charles L. Kennedy, Millersville, Md., and Timothy W. and Kathy Kennedy, Roanoke; his grandchildren, Jennifer, Lindsey and Mark Brooks, Fincastle, Adam Kennedy, Houston, Texas, Ryan and Kaitlyn Kennedy, Roanoke; his brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Colleen Kennedy, Chesapeake; his sisters, Janet L. Taylor, Richmond, and Delores Larman, Clifton Forge; and a nephew, James R. Kennedy, Chesapeake. A graveside service will be held in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 18, 2000.4

Family

Helen Louise Gray b. February 1, 1932, d. October 19, 2013
Marriage*He married Helen Louise Gray, daughter of George Washington Gray Sr. and Mabel Clara Swortzel/Swartzel, on April 16, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Frederick Charles "Fred" Kennedy Jr. and Helen Louise Gray were divorced on September 11, 1961 at Roanoke Co., 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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frederick Charles Kennedy, Jr. obituary in the Jul 18, 2000 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Helen Gray Mills obituary.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Lyndon Kennedy obituary in the Aug 6, 2023 edition.

Charles Lyndon Kennedy1,2,3

M, b. October 20, 1955, d. July 30, 2023
FatherFrederick Charles "Fred" Kennedy Jr.1,3,4 b. August 28, 1931, d. July 15, 2000
MotherHelen Louise Gray1,3 b. February 1, 1932, d. October 19, 2013
     Charles Lyndon Kennedy was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He married Dr. Jeffrey J. Pilling.3 Charles Lyndon Kennedy was born on October 20, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 He died on July 30, 2023 at age 67.3 He Charles "Charlie" Lyndon Kennedy, October 20, 1955 - July 30, 2023. On July 30, 2023 Charles "Charlie" Lyndon Kennedy, P.H.D., retired Airforce Tech Sergeant, beloved spouse of Dr. Jeffrey J. Pilling of Baltimore, MD; devoted father of Adam C. Kennedy of Fresno, Texas; loving son of the late Helen Gray Mills and Frederick Charles Kennedy, Jr; cherished stepson of John W. Mills; brother of Karen K. Bivens (P.K.) of Roanoke, VA, Linda K. Seibel (Wes) of Fincastle, VA, Lisa M. Ryan (Tony) of Bedford, VA. and Tim Kennedy (Kathy) of Roanoke, VA; dear uncle of Jennifer Lockard, Lindsey Watson, Kaitlyn Kennedy, Ryan Kennedy and Mark Brooks; great uncle of Alexis Jones, Margot Kennedy, Riker Watson and Blake Lockard; great nephew of Frances C. Mills; cousin of Barbara M. Lee and Kenneth Lee. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 6, 2023.3

Family 1

Dr. Jeffrey J. Pilling
Marriage*He married Dr. Jeffrey J. Pilling.3 

Family 2

Child
  • Adam C. Kennedy3

Citations

  1. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Helen Gray Mills obituary.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Lyndon Kennedy obituary in the Aug 6, 2023 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frederick Charles Kennedy, Jr. obituary in the Jul 18, 2000 edition.

William Curtis Gray1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 13, 1924, d. April 24, 2003
FatherIsaac Lee Gray1,6,2 b. June 12, 1890, d. February 4, 1950
MotherBeulah Mae Smith1,6,2 b. March 2, 1899, d. December 30, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 228-16-3303.2 William Curtis Gray was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.7 He was born on December 13, 1924 at Sylvatus, Carroll Co., Virginia.2,4,7,8,5 He married Marjorie Ella Boring on July 10, 1948 at Glenville, Schenectady Co., New York.3 William Curtis Gray died on April 24, 2003 at Florida at age 78.2,8,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 35, District 8, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 265, District 39-6, Galax, Virginia6

Family

Marjorie Ella Boring b. May 8, 1924, d. January 11, 2006
Marriage*William Curtis Gray married Marjorie Ella Boring on July 10, 1948 at Glenville, Schenectady Co., New York.3 
Child
  • Barbara Jean Gray9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S8278] New York State Department of Health, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Marjorie Ella Boring1,2

F, b. May 8, 1924, d. January 11, 2006
     Marjorie Ella Boring was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.3 Her Social Security Number was 104-18-1461.2 She was born on May 8, 1924 at Scotia, Schenectady Co., New York.3,2 As of July 10, 1948,her married name was Gray.1 She married William Curtis Gray, son of Isaac Lee Gray and Beulah Mae Smith, on July 10, 1948 at Glenville, Schenectady Co., New York.1 Marjorie Ella Boring died on January 11, 2006 at Florida at age 81.3,2

Family

William Curtis Gray b. December 13, 1924, d. April 24, 2003
Marriage*She married William Curtis Gray, son of Isaac Lee Gray and Beulah Mae Smith, on July 10, 1948 at Glenville, Schenectady Co., New York.1 
Child
  • Barbara Jean Gray4

Citations

  1. [S8278] New York State Department of Health, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Rev. Cecil Watson Richardson1,2,3,4

M, b. January 9, 1916, d. October 18, 1945
FatherKennard Richardson1,5,2,3,4 b. December 31, 1892, d. November 25, 1966
MotherNellie Gray1,5,2,3,4 b. October 22, 1895, d. January 26, 1991
     Rev. Cecil Watson Richardson was born on January 9, 1916 at Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia.2 He married Margaret Anna Price on August 26, 1936 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.4,6 Rev. Cecil Watson Richardson married Margie Christine Kelley in 1942.7 Rev. Cecil Watson Richardson died on October 18, 1945 at York, Sumter Co., Alabama, at age 29.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 115, District 9, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 127, District 5, Fort Chiswell, Wythe Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 235, District 78-10, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Hosiery mill worker8

Family 1

Margaret Anna Price b. September 15, 1917, d. February 8, 1941
Marriage*Rev. Cecil Watson Richardson married Margaret Anna Price on August 26, 1936 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.4,6 
Child

Family 2

Margie Christine Kelley b. October 6, 1924, d. December 22, 2006
Marriage*Rev. Cecil Watson Richardson married Margie Christine Kelley in 1942.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S3545] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S9208] Smith/Stultz Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/104750199/person/170057056093/facts
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Friederich Watson Richardson obituary.
  10. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Lincoln K. Hand obituary in the Feb 1, 2014 edition.

Chester Kennard Richardson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 12, 1917, d. April 19, 1971
FatherKennard Richardson1,2,4,5 b. December 31, 1892, d. November 25, 1966
MotherNellie Gray1,2,4,5 b. October 22, 1895, d. January 26, 1991
     Chester Kennard Richardson was buried at Riverside Memorial Park, 1000 East Indian River Road, Norfolk, Virginia.3,5 He was born on December 12, 1917 at Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1918.4,5,6 He married Mildred Louise Overbey on September 22, 1945 at Petersburg, Virginia.7 Chester Kennard Richardson died on April 19, 1971 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 53.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 115, District 9, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 127, District 5, Fort Chiswell, Wythe Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 314, District 19-18, Siler City, Chatham Co., North Carolina8

Occupation

1940Telegraph operator8

Family

Mildred Louise Overbey b. July 8, 1917, d. March 2, 2000
Marriage*Chester Kennard Richardson married Mildred Louise Overbey on September 22, 1945 at Petersburg, Virginia.7 
Children
  • Chester Kennard Richardson Jr.7
  • Robert Wayne Richardson7

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4524] Riverside Memorial Park, Norfolk, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [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.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lewis Aaron Richardson1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. March 13, 1921, d. March 21, 1989
FatherKennard Richardson1,2,5,6,7 b. December 31, 1892, d. November 25, 1966
MotherNellie Gray1,2,5,6,7 b. October 22, 1895, d. January 26, 1991
     Lewis Aaron Richardson was buried at Davis Cemetery, Cripple Creek, Wythe Co., Virginia.9,5 His Social Security Number was 225-05-5475.6 He was born on March 13, 1921 at Sylvatus, Carroll Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6 He married Lettie Loveleen Howlette on February 4, 1950 at Max Meadows, Wythe Co., Virginia.7 Lewis Aaron Richardson and Lettie Loveleen Howlette were divorced on February 20, 1959 at Norfolk, Virginia.8 Lewis Aaron Richardson married Ann Elizabeth Sheffey on July 27, 1962 at Norfolk, Virginia.7,10 Lewis Aaron Richardson died on March 21, 1989 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 68.5,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 127, District 5, Fort Chiswell, Wythe Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 169, District 78-11, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1940Milk deliveryman2

Family 1

Lettie Loveleen Howlette b. April 2, 1929, d. March 9, 2015
Marriage*Lewis Aaron Richardson married Lettie Loveleen Howlette on February 4, 1950 at Max Meadows, Wythe Co., Virginia.7 
Divorce* Lewis Aaron Richardson and Lettie Loveleen Howlette were divorced on February 20, 1959 at Norfolk, Virginia.8 
Child
  • Pamela Richardson10

Family 2

Ann Elizabeth Sheffey b. April 6, 1924, d. March 14, 2013
Marriage*Lewis Aaron Richardson married Ann Elizabeth Sheffey on July 27, 1962 at Norfolk, Virginia.7,10 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S3742] Davis Cemetery, Wythe Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ann Elizabeth Sheffey Richardson obituary in the Mar 16, 2013 edition.

Vera Richardson1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 28, 1929, d. April 5, 1999
FatherKennard Richardson1,6,3,5 b. December 31, 1892, d. November 25, 1966
MotherNellie Gray1,6,3,5 b. October 22, 1895, d. January 26, 1991
     Vera Richardson was buried at Good Shepherd Cemetery, 2805 Rogers Avenue, Ellicott City, Howard Co., Maryland.7 Her Social Security Number was 229-36-6495.5 She was born on June 28, 1929 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.2,5 As of December 9, 1950,her married name was Anderson.3 She married Garland Oakley Anderson on December 9, 1950 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 Vera Richardson and Garland Oakley Anderson were divorced on January 8, 1953 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.4 As of January 19, 1954,her married name was Hogston.3 Vera Richardson married Edward Aaron Hogston on January 19, 1954 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 Vera Richardson died on April 5, 1999 at Maryland at age 69.5,7 She HOGSTON, Vera - On April 5, 1999 Vera beloved wife of the late Edward Houston, loving mother of Vicki and Jimmy Phillips, and Janine and Bill Turner. Mrs. Hogston rests at the Hubbard Funeral Home Inc., 4107 Wilkens Ave., where Funeral Service will be held on Thursday 10 A.M. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. on April 7, 1999.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 127, District 5, Fort Chiswell, Wythe Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 169, District 78-11, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Garland Oakley Anderson b. July 30, 1920, d. September 7, 1959
Marriage*Vera Richardson married Garland Oakley Anderson on December 9, 1950 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Vera Richardson and Garland Oakley Anderson were divorced on January 8, 1953 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.4 
Child
  • Vicki Elaine Anderson7

Family 2

Edward Aaron Hogston b. February 28, 1918, d. August 13, 1991
Marriage*Vera Richardson married Edward Aaron Hogston on January 19, 1954 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 
Child
  • Janine Hogston7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  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. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Vera Hogston obituary in the Apr 7, 1999 edition.

Mildred Louise Overbey1,2

F, b. July 8, 1917, d. March 2, 2000
     Mildred Louise Overbey was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 223-14-2981.2 She was born on July 8, 1917 at Oxford, Granville Co., North Carolina.3,1,2 As of September 22, 1945,her married name was Richardson.1 She married Chester Kennard Richardson, son of Kennard Richardson and Nellie Gray, on September 22, 1945 at Petersburg, Virginia.1 Mildred Louise Overbey died on March 2, 2000 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.3,2,4

Family

Chester Kennard Richardson b. December 12, 1917, d. April 19, 1971
Marriage*She married Chester Kennard Richardson, son of Kennard Richardson and Nellie Gray, on September 22, 1945 at Petersburg, Virginia.1 
Children
  • Chester Kennard Richardson Jr.1
  • Robert Wayne Richardson1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S2776] Henry Memorial Park, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=padgett&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2846&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=23415376&CRid=50595&df=all&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.