Rev. Thurman Riley Parsons1,2,3

M, b. May 18, 1925, d. August 1, 2006
FatherAndrew J. "Andy" Parsons1,4,5,6 b. April 11, 1889, d. June 29, 1959
MotherMahalie Ann "Annie" Elmore1,4,5,6 b. May, 1891, d. May 20, 1980
     Rev. Thurman Riley Parsons was buried at Workman Cemetery, Danville, Knox Co., Ohio.3 His Social Security Number was 236-30-5430.6 He was born on May 18, 1925 at Arnoldsburg, Calhoun Co., West Virginia.6,3,2,7 He married Anna Marie Carr on September 6, 1950 at Indiana.1,3 Rev. Thurman Riley Parsons died on August 1, 2006 at Ohio at age 81.6,2,3 He DANVILLE - The Rev. Thurman Riley Parsons, 81, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, at the home of his daughter. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Fischer Funeral Home in Danville. Burial will be at Workman Cemetery. Thurman was born May 18, 1925, to Andrew J. and Mahalia (Elmore) Parsons and married Anna M. Carr on Sept. 6, 1950. She survives. Thurman was a pastor for nearly 45 years. Surviving in addition to his wife are daughters, Deborah A. (Randy) Brady and Karen S. (Dan) Bennett, both of Howard and Sheila L. Parsons of Bladensburg; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and brothers, Levi W. and Harold Parsons, both of Massillon and Francis (Peggy) Lease of Katy, Texas. Sisters, Marie Carroll and Mona Burns, a brother, Thomas P. Parsons, and a half-brother, James Parsons, died previously. on August 3, 2006.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 351, District 3, Center, Gilmer Co., West Virginia4

Family

Anna Marie Carr b. June 2, 1929
Marriage*Rev. Thurman Riley Parsons married Anna Marie Carr on September 6, 1950 at Indiana.1,3 
Children
  • Deborah A. Parsons3
  • Karen S. Parsons3
  • Shelia L. Parsons3

Citations

  1. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  3. [S2186] Daily Record, From the Thurman Riley Parsons in the Aug 3, 2006 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1903] Calhoun Chronicle, From the Levi W. Parsons in the Aug 13, 2009 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Anna Marie Carr1,2

F, b. June 2, 1929
     Anna Marie Carr was born on June 2, 1929 at Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana.1 As of September 6, 1950,her married name was Parsons.1 She married Rev. Thurman Riley Parsons, son of Andrew J. "Andy" Parsons and Mahalie Ann "Annie" Elmore, on September 6, 1950 at Indiana.1,2

Family

Rev. Thurman Riley Parsons b. May 18, 1925, d. August 1, 2006
Marriage*Anna Marie Carr married Rev. Thurman Riley Parsons, son of Andrew J. "Andy" Parsons and Mahalie Ann "Annie" Elmore, on September 6, 1950 at Indiana.1,2 
Children
  • Deborah A. Parsons2
  • Karen S. Parsons2
  • Shelia L. Parsons2

Citations

  1. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S2186] Daily Record, From the Thurman Riley Parsons in the Aug 3, 2006 edition.

Levi Warden Parsons1,2,3

M, b. April 23, 1920, d. August 9, 2009
FatherAndrew J. "Andy" Parsons1,4 b. April 11, 1889, d. June 29, 1959
MotherMahalie Ann "Annie" Elmore1,5,4 b. May, 1891, d. May 20, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 233-26-5199.6 Levi Warden Parsons was buried at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens, 7920 Frank Ave N.W., North Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.4 He was born on April 23, 1920 at Blue Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,6,2,3 He married Janice Murzel Siers on July 19, 1941 at Washington Co., Ohio.1,4,7 Levi Warden Parsons died on August 9, 2009 at Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 89.6,2,4 He Levi W. Parsons, age 89, of Massillon, Ohio died on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at Affinity Medical Center in Massillon. He was born on April 23, 1920 in Arnoldsburg, WV and was the son of the late Andy and Mahalia Ann (Elmore) Parsons. Levi served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired from Republic Steel where he worked as a metallurgist. He was a lifetime member of the D.A.V. #38. Along with his parents, Levi was preceded in death by his wife, Janice M. (Siers) Parsons in April of this year; his son, Roger Dale Parsons; his sisters, Marie Carroll and Mona Burns; and his brothers, Tom and Thurman Parsons. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Bonnie Bosworth of Rhode Island, Robert L. (Barbara) Parsons of Stow, OH, Bennett Ray (Elise) Parsons of Oceanside, CA and Kevin (Lori) Parsons of Massillon; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his sister, Jean Lease; and his brother, Harold Parsons. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home with Rev. Edd Matako officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. on August 13, 2009.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 351, District 3, Center, Gilmer Co., West Virginia5

Family

Janice Murzel Siers b. October 29, 1921, d. April 22, 2009
Marriage*Levi Warden Parsons married Janice Murzel Siers on July 19, 1941 at Washington Co., Ohio.1,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  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. [S1903] Calhoun Chronicle, From the Levi W. Parsons in the Aug 13, 2009 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1903] Calhoun Chronicle, From the Janice M. Parsons in the Apr 30, 2009 edition.
  8. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.

Janice Murzel Siers1,2,3

F, b. October 29, 1921, d. April 22, 2009
     Her Social Security Number was 234-26-8892.4 Janice Murzel Siers was buried at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens, 7920 Frank Ave N.W., North Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.3 She was born on October 29, 1921 at Minnora, Calhoun Co., West Virginia.1,3,5,4 She married Levi Warden Parsons, son of Andrew J. "Andy" Parsons and Mahalie Ann "Annie" Elmore, on July 19, 1941 at Washington Co., Ohio.1,6,3 As of July 19, 1941,her married name was Parsons.1 Janice Murzel Siers died on April 22, 2009 at Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 87.3,5,4 She Janice M. Parsons, 87, of Massillon, Ohio, died Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2009, at Affinity Medical Center, Massillon. She was born at Minnora, the daughter of the late Walter and Dona Eismon Siers. Surviving are her husband, Levi W. Parsons; one daughter, Bonnie Bosworth of Rhode Island; three sons, Robert L. Parsons of Stow, Ohio, Bennett Ray Parsons of Oceanside, Calif., and Kevin Parsons of Massillon; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lena Nutter of Alliance, Ohio. She was preceded in death by one son, Roger Dale Parsons; four brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, Massillon. Burial was in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. on April 30, 2009.3

Family

Levi Warden Parsons b. April 23, 1920, d. August 9, 2009
Marriage*She married Levi Warden Parsons, son of Andrew J. "Andy" Parsons and Mahalie Ann "Annie" Elmore, on July 19, 1941 at Washington Co., Ohio.1,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  2. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  3. [S1903] Calhoun Chronicle, From the Janice M. Parsons in the Apr 30, 2009 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  6. [S1903] Calhoun Chronicle, From the Levi W. Parsons in the Aug 13, 2009 edition.

Wilda Mona Parsons1,2

F, b. February 15, 1929, d. January 18, 2004
FatherAndrew J. "Andy" Parsons1,3,4,5 b. April 11, 1889, d. June 29, 1959
MotherMahalie Ann "Annie" Elmore1,3,4,5 b. May, 1891, d. May 20, 1980
     Wilda Mona Parsons was buried at Griffith Cemetery, Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 286-52-4762.1 She was born on February 15, 1929 at Sand Ridge, Calhoun Co., West Virginia.1,3 As of December 4, 1945,her married name was Burns.2 She married Floyd Roscoe Burns on December 4, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,6 Wilda Mona Parsons died on January 18, 2004 at Winfield, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 74.1,6 She Wilda Mona Burns, 74, of Winfield, W.Va., died Jan. 18, 2004, at home after a long illness. She was a 17-year employee of Shoney's Restaurant, St. Albans, and was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd; her sons, Roger and Jerry. Surviving: daughters, Margaret Hawkins of Hurricane, W.Va., Ruth Hawkins and her husband, Jerry, of Winfield; sons, Dean Burns of Tornado, Danny Burns and his wife, Candi, of Hurricane, Kenneth Burns of St. Albans; sister, Jean of Texas; brothers, Thurman and Levi of Ohio; 23 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans with the Rev. Shelby McNeely Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Griffith Cemetery, Hurricane. on January 20, 2004.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 351, District 3, Center, Gilmer Co., West Virginia4

Family

Floyd Roscoe Burns b. July 20, 1923, d. August, 1978
Marriage*Wilda Mona Parsons married Floyd Roscoe Burns on December 4, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burns-Parsons marriage record.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1903] Calhoun Chronicle, From the Levi W. Parsons in the Aug 13, 2009 edition.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Wilda Mona Burns in the Jan 20, 2004 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Margaret Sue Hawkins in the May 31, 2006 edition.

Floyd Roscoe Burns1,2,3

M, b. July 20, 1923, d. August, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 233-34-4894.4 Floyd Roscoe Burns was born on July 20, 1923 at Sycamore, Putnam Co., West Virginia; The SSDI also has a birth date of Jul 8, 1924.3,4,2 He married Wilda Mona Parsons, daughter of Andrew J. "Andy" Parsons and Mahalie Ann "Annie" Elmore, on December 4, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,5 Floyd Roscoe Burns died in August, 1978 at West Virginia at age 55.4

Family

Wilda Mona Parsons b. February 15, 1929, d. January 18, 2004
Marriage*He married Wilda Mona Parsons, daughter of Andrew J. "Andy" Parsons and Mahalie Ann "Annie" Elmore, on December 4, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burns-Parsons marriage record.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Wilda Mona Burns in the Jan 20, 2004 edition.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Margaret Sue Hawkins in the May 31, 2006 edition.

Thomas Pleas Parsons1,2

M, b. July 2, 1922, d. November 30, 1998
FatherAndrew J. "Andy" Parsons3,4,2 b. April 11, 1889, d. June 29, 1959
MotherMahalie Ann "Annie" Elmore3,4,2 b. May, 1891, d. May 20, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 234-26-6772.2 Thomas Pleas Parsons was born on July 2, 1922 at Minora, Calhoun Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Nancy Ida Dunning in 1945.5 Thomas Pleas Parsons and Nancy Ida Dunning were divorced in September, 1972 at Humboldt Co., California.6 Thomas Pleas Parsons died on November 30, 1998 at California at age 76.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 351, District 3, Center, Gilmer Co., West Virginia3

Family

Nancy Ida Dunning b. September 25, 1927, d. February 16, 2016
Marriage*Thomas Pleas Parsons married Nancy Ida Dunning in 1945.5 
Divorce* Thomas Pleas Parsons and Nancy Ida Dunning were divorced in September, 1972 at Humboldt Co., California.6 
Children
  • Steven Paul Parsons5
  • Susan Elizabeth Parsons5
  • Andrea P. Parsons5

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1903] Calhoun Chronicle, From the Levi W. Parsons in the Aug 13, 2009 edition.
  5. [S1551] Appeal-Democrat, The, From the Nancy Ida Dunning Parsons Roof in the Feb 26, 2016 edition.
  6. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.

Yorke Everett Carroll1,2,3

M, b. January 19, 1910, d. May 15, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 232-28-1722.4 Yorke Everett Carroll was buried at Rosedale Community Cemetery, Rosedale, Braxton Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on January 19, 1910 at Rosedale, Gilmer Co., West Virginia.5,4,6 He married Marie Parsons, daughter of Andrew J. "Andy" Parsons and Mahalie Ann "Annie" Elmore, on January 19, 1935 at Gilmer Co., West Virginia.1 Yorke Everett Carroll died on May 15, 1973 at Wood Co., West Virginia, at age 63.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 8, District 7-6, Sherman, Calhoun Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940W.P.A. laborer7

Family

Marie Parsons b. June 30, 1918, d. December 21, 2003
Marriage*Yorke Everett Carroll married Marie Parsons, daughter of Andrew J. "Andy" Parsons and Mahalie Ann "Annie" Elmore, on January 19, 1935 at Gilmer Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carroll-Parsons marriage record.
  2. [S10680] Rosedale Community Cemetery, Braxton Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [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.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1903] Calhoun Chronicle, From the Marie Carroll obituary.
  9. [S10681] McCullough Raiguel Funeral Homes & Crematory, online www.mcculloughraiguel.com, From the Emma Ann Carroll Hammett obituary.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eva Lou Carroll death record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hostottle-Carroll marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Reed-Carroll marriage record.

Emma Ann Carroll1,2

F, b. June 9, 1939, d. August 7, 2021
FatherYorke Everett Carroll1,3 b. January 19, 1910, d. May 15, 1973
MotherMarie Parsons1,4,3,2 b. June 30, 1918, d. December 21, 2003
     Emma Ann Carroll was buried at Cairo Masonic Cemetery, Cairo, Ritchie Co., West Virginia.4,2 She Emma Ann (Carroll) Hammett, 83, of Vienna, WV departed this life Saturday, August 7, 2021 at her residence. Her loving husband was by her side. Emma was born June 9, 1939 in Sand Ridge, WV, a daughter of the late Marie (Parsons) Carroll. Emma was the Valedictorian of Harrisville High School’s class of 1957. After graduating, she went to work as a Business and English teacher. She worked a year in Ritchie County, a year in North Carolina, and finished her career working 32 years for Parkersburg High School. Emma loved to knit, crochet, play bridge, and she was an avid reader. But most of all, Emma loved to take care of her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Fenton Gale Hammett Jr. “Bud” of Vienna, WV; children, Fenton Gale Hammett III “Buddy” (Debra) of Clayton, NC, Susan Diane Reed of Belpre, OH, Anne Elizabeth Vandergrift (Jarrod) of Ravenswood, WV; 6 grandchildren, and 7 siblings, Bernice Hostottle of Little Hocking, OH, Martha Vincent of Williamstown, WV, Samuel Carroll of Charleston, WV, Dixie Reed of Pennsboro, WV, Gloria Morgan of Williamstown, WV, Corinne Chaney of Carollton, OH, and Danny Carroll of Harrisville, WV. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son in law, Tom Reed and oldest sister, Eva Lou Carroll. Emma will be greatly missed by her family and her cat, Miss Choi. In accordance with Emma's wishes, she will be cremated. She will be laid to rest in the Cairo Masonic Cemetery in Cairo, WV.2 She was born on June 9, 1939 at Sand Ridge, Calhoun Co., West Virginia.2 As of circa 1958,her married name was Hammett.2 She married Fenton Gale "Bud" Hammett Jr. circa 1958.2 Emma Ann Carroll died on August 7, 2021 at Vienna, Wood Co., West Virginia, at age 82.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 8, District 7-6, Sherman, Calhoun Co., West Virginia1

Family

Fenton Gale "Bud" Hammett Jr.
Marriage*Emma Ann Carroll married Fenton Gale "Bud" Hammett Jr. circa 1958.2 
Children
  • Fenton Gale Hammett III2
  • Susan Diane Hammett2
  • Anne Elizabeth Hammett2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S10681] McCullough Raiguel Funeral Homes & Crematory, online www.mcculloughraiguel.com, From the Emma Ann Carroll Hammett obituary.
  3. [S1903] Calhoun Chronicle, From the Marie Carroll obituary.
  4. [S10679] Cairo Masonic Cemetery, Ritchie Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.

Paul Brooks Hostottle1,2,3,4

M, b. February 13, 1937, d. December 8, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 233-50-8745.5 Paul Brooks Hostottle was buried at Rockland Cemetery, Belpre, Washington Co., Ohio.2,4 He LITTLE HOCKING - Paul B. Hostottle, 61, of Little Hocking died Tuesday (Dec. 8, 1998) at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 13, 1937, in Parkersburg to Gerald Eugene Hostottle and Kathryn Snyder Stephens. He was a member of Calvary Community Church and retired from Chessie Systems Railroad after 33 years of service as a car inspector and welder. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge 609, Knights Templar Eye Foundation of Marietta 50, Washington County Scottish Rite and Belpre Shrine Club. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Bernice Hostottle; two sons, Larry A. Hostottle, of Belpre, Philip B. Hostottle of Little Hocking; one daughter, Lottie Sheppard of Palestine; and two grandsons, Chayse Hostottle and Bryant Carney, both of Little Hocking. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Leavitt Funeral Home in Belpre with the Rev. Clay. Sloan officiating. Burial in Rockland Cemetery.4 He was born on February 13, 1937 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1935.5,6,2,3,4,1 He married Bernice Carroll, daughter of Yorke Everett Carroll and Marie Parsons, on August 16, 1958 at MacFarland, Ritchie Co., West Virginia.1 Paul Brooks Hostottle died on December 8, 1998 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia, at age 61.5,6,2,4

Family

Bernice Carroll
Marriage*He married Bernice Carroll, daughter of Yorke Everett Carroll and Marie Parsons, on August 16, 1958 at MacFarland, Ritchie Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hostottle-Carroll marriage record.
  2. [S8704] Rockland Cemetery, Washington Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Paul B. Hostottle obituary.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  7. [S10682] News and Sentinel, From the Lottie Marie Sheppard in the Aug 23, 2019 edition.