Cheryl Lynne Elliott1,2,3

F, b. July 28, 1956, d. April 2, 1986
     Cheryl Lynne Elliott was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, Kern Co., California.4 Her Social Security Number was 546-23-1067.5 She was born on July 28, 1956 at Bakersfield, Kern Co., California.2,5,3,6 As of August 16, 1975,her married name was Buss.1 She married Terry L. Buss, son of Fred Gene "Freddie" Buss and Mildred Lois Hinkle, on August 16, 1975 at Kern Co., California.1 Cheryl Lynne Elliott died on April 2, 1986 at Kern Co., California, at age 29.2

Family

Terry L. Buss
Marriage*She married Terry L. Buss, son of Fred Gene "Freddie" Buss and Mildred Lois Hinkle, on August 16, 1975 at Kern Co., California.1 

Citations

  1. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9590] Hillcrest Memorial Park, Kern Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Ennis Jewell Arthur Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 4, 1933, d. January 21, 1995
     Ennis Jewell Arthur Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,1 His Social Security Number was 223-36-0816.3 He was born on June 4, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,5,1,6,7 He married Rosetta Nadine Sowder, daughter of James Noah Sowder and Merlie Flora Willis, on August 31, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,8 Ennis Jewell Arthur Jr. died on January 21, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.4,5,1,7 He Ennis Jewell Arthur Jr., 61, of 1663 Mt. Heights Dr., died January 21, 1995. A native of Roanoke, he was the son of the late Ennis J. Arthur Sr. and Lillie Hypes Arthur. Mr. Arthur retired from General Electric. He was a member of North Roanoke Baptist Church and was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Taylor Masonic Lodge #23, Salem, and Kazim Shrine Temple, Roanoke. Survivors include his wife, Audrey B. Arthur; daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Kenneth Wright of Roanoke; daughter, Laura Arthur of Salem; brother and sister-in-law, Douglas G. and Gloria Arthur of Salem; two grandchildren, Chandler and Kensey Wright of Roanoke; nieces and nephews, April Arthur, Sam Arthur, and Brian Arthur, all of Salem, and Susan Stacey of Atlanta, Ga; and several other nieces and nephews from out of state. Burial with Masonic rites will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 22, 1995.4

Family

Rosetta Nadine Sowder b. March 8, 1938, d. December 3, 1960
Marriage*He married Rosetta Nadine Sowder, daughter of James Noah Sowder and Merlie Flora Willis, on August 31, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ennis Jewell Arthur, Jr. obituary in the Jan 22, 1995 edition.
  5. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Connie Marie Arthur Wright obituary in the May 12, 1998 edition.

Connie Marie Arthur1,2,3,4

F, b. December 4, 1959, d. May 9, 1998
FatherEnnis Jewell Arthur Jr.1,2,4 b. June 4, 1933, d. January 21, 1995
MotherRosetta Nadine Sowder2,4 b. March 8, 1938, d. December 3, 1960
     Connie Marie Arthur was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on December 4, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 As of April 7, 1978,her married name was Wright.4 She married Kenneth Franklin Wright on April 7, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4 Connie Marie Arthur died on May 9, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38.2,5 She Connie Marie Arthur Wright, 38, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 9, 1998. She was born December 4, 1959, to the late Nadine Sowder Arthur of Roanoke and the late Ennis Jewell Arthur Jr. of Salem. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Kenneth F. Wright; a daughter, Kensey Marie Wright, and a son, Chandler Franklin Wright. She also is survived by her mom, Audrey B. Arthur; her sister, Laura D. Arthur, and an uncle and aunt, Glen and Gloria Arthur, all of Salem. Also surviving are her mother-in-law, Mary Kelch of Roanoke; brothers and sisters-in-law, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church of Roanoke, and a member of Salem Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, #161. Although her life on earth was brief, comfort may be found in Jesus' words to Martha at the death of her brother, “I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die." She has gone on to join those before her, just as we shall follow her some day to our eternal home. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on May 12, 1998.2

Family

Kenneth Franklin Wright
Marriage*She married Kenneth Franklin Wright on April 7, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4 
Children
  • Chandler Franklin Wright1,2
  • Kensey Marie Wright1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ennis Jewell Arthur, Jr. obituary in the Jan 22, 1995 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Connie Marie Arthur Wright obituary in the May 12, 1998 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Michael E. Sparrough1

M, b. circa 1941
FatherMalcolm Eugene Sparrough1 b. March 18, 1903, d. December 7, 1990
MotherCatherine Estelle Boyle1 b. December 3, 1905, d. June 9, 1994
     Michael E. Sparrough was born circa 1941 at Washington, D.C..1

Census Records

1950Dwelling 3, District 1-410, Washington, D.C.1

Citations

  1. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Leona Mae/Mary Dudding1,2

F, b. May 27, 1924, d. September 2, 2000
     Leona Mae/Mary Dudding was buried at Bickley Chapel Cemetery, Camden Co., Georgia.3 Her Social Security Number was 223-28-5784.1 She was born on May 27, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,1,3,2 As of June 25, 1942,her married name was Wood.4 She married Roy Lee Wood, son of Raymond Thalus Wood and Ollie Mae Keith, on June 25, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Leona Mae/Mary Dudding died on September 2, 2000 at Camden Co., Georgia, at age 76.1,3

Family

Roy Lee Wood b. February 5, 1923
Marriage*She married Roy Lee Wood, son of Raymond Thalus Wood and Ollie Mae Keith, on June 25, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S12343] Bickley Chapel Cemetery, Camden Co., GA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Vivian Jean Dunn1,2

F, b. December 5, 1964, d. May 1, 2001
     Vivian Jean Dunn was born on December 5, 1964.3 As of May 14, 1999,her married name was Wimmer.1 She married David Lewis Wimmer, son of William Lewis Wimmer Jr. and Elsie Pauline Spivey, on May 14, 1999 at Richmond, Virginia.1,2 Vivian Jean Dunn died on May 1, 2001 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 36; Her obituary has a death date of Apr 30, 2001.4,2 She Vivian J. Wimmer, age 36, of Bon Air, died Monday, April 30, 2001. She was a registered nurse. Survivors include her husband, David L. Wimmer, Bon Air; father, John Dunn, Richmond; sisters, Katherine and Marie, Richmond; brother, Anthony Dunn, Richmond; niece, Josephine, Richmond; her pets, Lady, J.C. and Sheila; and other family members. on May 3, 2001.2

Family

David Lewis Wimmer b. November 7, 1961, d. January 6, 2011
Marriage*She married David Lewis Wimmer, son of William Lewis Wimmer Jr. and Elsie Pauline Spivey, on May 14, 1999 at Richmond, Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Vivian J. Wimmer obituary in the May 3, 2001 edition.
  3. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Clyde Thomas Spoon1,2,3,4

M, b. August 16, 1924, d. October 17, 2014
     Clyde Thomas Spoon was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.5,6 He was born on August 16, 1924 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.1,2,3,5 He married Ruby Lorraine Wimmer, daughter of William Lewis "Willie" Wimmer Sr. and Sarah Ellen Gearheart, on November 1, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Clyde Thomas Spoon and Ruby Lorraine Wimmer were divorced on April 21, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Clyde Thomas Spoon died on October 17, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.5

Family

Ruby Lorraine Wimmer b. January 27, 1927, d. December 16, 2012
Marriage*He married Ruby Lorraine Wimmer, daughter of William Lewis "Willie" Wimmer Sr. and Sarah Ellen Gearheart, on November 1, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Clyde Thomas Spoon and Ruby Lorraine Wimmer were divorced on April 21, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [S8591] Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.

William Dewey Loving1,2,3,4

M, b. August 31, 1948, d. May 24, 2008
     William Dewey Loving was buried at Southern Heritage Cemetery, 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, Shelby Co., Alabama.3 His Social Security Number was 262-84-8557.5 He was born on August 31, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,4,5 He married Janis Lorraine Richardson, daughter of Harold Ward Richardson and Ruby Lorraine Wimmer, on August 7, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 William Dewey Loving and Janis Lorraine Richardson were divorced on January 25, 1977 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 William Dewey Loving died on May 24, 2008 at Pelham, Shelby Co., Alabama, at age 59.3,5 He LOVING, William "Dewey" age 59, of Pelham, died May 24, 2008. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend. Known affectionately as "Dah" to his six cherished grandkids, "Mr. Dewey" will be remembered for his deep concern for the well-being of children worldwide. Active in Buck Creek Masonic Lodge #410 and Zamora Shrine Temple, "Mr. Dewey" and his bride of 32 years, Donna, have been enthusiastic supporters of Shriners Hospitals for Children. "Mr. Dewey" even shaved his head once to raise $1,000 for children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. "Mr. Dewey" was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Loving. In addition to "Mr. Dewey's" bride, Donna, survivors include his mother, Winfred Gillispie; two daughters, Mandy Loving-Crews and her husband Byron Crews, and Amy Barr; grandchildren, Brandon Buster, Jordan Loving, Gage Evans, Gracie Loving, Haley Crews, and Brandon Barr; sisters, Cindy (Gary) Bach and Diane (Jim) Pridemore; father and mother-in-law, Reuben and Winona Wingate; brothers-in-law, Terry (Beverly) Wingate, Jerry (Diane) Wingate, and Stanley (Sherry) Wingate; "Mr. Dewey's" dear friends, Wayne Dunaway and Larry Pence; beloved dog, Porter Allen; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many other family and friends. Burial will follow in Southern Heritage Cemetery, Pelham with full Masonic rites. on May 26, 2008.3

Family

Janis Lorraine Richardson
Marriage*He married Janis Lorraine Richardson, daughter of Harold Ward Richardson and Ruby Lorraine Wimmer, on August 7, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Divorce* William Dewey Loving and Janis Lorraine Richardson were divorced on January 25, 1977 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 

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. [S654] Birmingham News, From the William Dewey Loving obituary in the May 26, 2008 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.