George Henry "Jimmy" Hodges1,2,3,4

M, b. December 14, 1941, d. June 11, 1971
FatherPercy Greenwood Hodges1,2,4 b. August 2, 1911, d. March 9, 1979
MotherMary Louise Clark1,2,4 b. May 14, 1917, d. March 19, 2001
     George Henry "Jimmy" Hodges was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.2 He was born on December 14, 1941 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3,4 He married Margaret Donna Holbrook on November 14, 1970 at Campbell Co., Virginia.4 George Henry "Jimmy" Hodges died on June 11, 1971 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 29.2

Family

Margaret Donna Holbrook
Marriage*He married Margaret Donna Holbrook on November 14, 1970 at Campbell Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S12377] Whitten Timberlake Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/lynchburg-va/whitten-timberlake-chapel/4896, From the Marvin Percy Hodges obituary.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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.

Edward William Mays1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 3, 1912, d. August 19, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 226-03-0410.1 Edward William Mays was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.6,2 He was born on January 3, 1912 at Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He married Verna Mae Hodges, daughter of Jesse Henry Hodges and Bessie Mae Hedrick, on March 29, 1930 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,5 Edward William Mays died on August 19, 1994 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 82.1,2,7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 63, District 111-8, Lynchburg, Virginia8

Occupation

1940Truck driver8

Family

Verna Mae Hodges b. September 6, 1912, d. May 11, 1989
Marriage*Edward William Mays married Verna Mae Hodges, daughter of Jesse Henry Hodges and Bessie Mae Hedrick, on March 29, 1930 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,5 
Children
  • Barbara Ann Mays8
  • Norman Gerald Mays8
  • Joyce Roberta Mays8,9

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ronald Edward Brooks1,2,3

M, b. November 18, 1938, d. March 22, 2013
     Ronald Edward Brooks was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.3,4 He was born on November 18, 1938 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,3 He married Joyce Roberta Mays, daughter of Edward William Mays and Verna Mae Hodges, on December 21, 1957 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1 Ronald Edward Brooks and Joyce Roberta Mays were divorced on March 9, 1978 at Orange Co., Florida.5 Ronald Edward Brooks died on March 22, 2013 at Florida at age 74.3

Family

Joyce Roberta Mays
Marriage*He married Joyce Roberta Mays, daughter of Edward William Mays and Verna Mae Hodges, on December 21, 1957 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Ronald Edward Brooks and Joyce Roberta Mays were divorced on March 9, 1978 at Orange Co., Florida.5 

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. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S212] Florida National Cemetery, Sumter Co., Florida, online http://www.interment.net/data/us/fl/sumter/flornat/florida%5Fpippou.htm
  5. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.

Glenn Allen Dinsbeer1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 18, 1933, d. June 22, 1994
     Glenn Allen Dinsbeer was born on March 18, 1933 at Cook Co., Illinois.5 He married Barbara Ann Mays, daughter of Edward William Mays and Verna Mae Hodges, on March 23, 1952 at Chester, Chester Co., South Carolina.2 Glenn Allen Dinsbeer and Barbara Ann Mays were divorced on December 12, 1977 at Duval Co., Florida.3 Glenn Allen Dinsbeer died on June 22, 1994 at Duval Co., Florida, at age 61.4

Family

Barbara Ann Mays
Marriage*He married Barbara Ann Mays, daughter of Edward William Mays and Verna Mae Hodges, on March 23, 1952 at Chester, Chester Co., South Carolina.2 
Divorce* Glenn Allen Dinsbeer and Barbara Ann Mays were divorced on December 12, 1977 at Duval Co., Florida.3 

Citations

  1. [S8110] South Carolina Department of Archives and History, South Carolina, County Marriage Records, 1907-2000.
  2. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Dinsbeer-Mays marriage announcement in the Apr 6, 1952 edition.
  3. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  4. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  5. [S1898] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Birth Index, 1916-1935.

Danny Ray Mays1,2

M, b. September 24, 1959, d. April 5, 2021
FatherNorman Gerald Mays2,3
MotherJoyce Ann Hughes2,3
     Danny Ray Mays was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.2 He was born on September 24, 1959 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2 He died on April 5, 2021 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 61.2 He Danny Ray Mays, 61, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. Born on September 24, 1959, in Lynchburg, he was the son of Joyce Ann Hughes Mays and the late Norman Gerald Mays Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, N. Gerald Mays Jr. Danny was a skilled laborer in construction for many years and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing, playing his drums to music and spending time with his family. He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and watching the Earnhardts racing with NASCAR. In addition to his mother, he leaves to cherish his memory two sisters, Wanda Kay Mays of Bedford, and Faith M. Adkins (Kenny) of Evington; a sister-in-law, Joyce P. Mays of Lynchburg; seven nieces and nephews, Jennifer, Michael (Kristi), Chris (Liz), Shaun (Jordan), Amanda (Greg), Ashley (Tom), and Brittany (Rusty); a special cousin, Derek Lee (Tonda) of Bedford; and numerous great nieces and nephews. The family would like to give their sincere heartfelt thanks to the staff of Bedford Centra Hospice for their loving care and support. Burial to follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. on April 7, 2021.2

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Danny Ray Mays obituary in the Apr 7, 2021 edition.
  3. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Norman Gerald Mays, Jr. obituary in the Aug 16, 2011 edition.

Norman Gerald Mays Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. February 22, 1954, d. August 14, 2011
FatherNorman Gerald Mays1,2,4
MotherJoyce Ann Hughes1,2,4
     Norman Gerald Mays Jr. was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.5,4 His Social Security Number was 224-84-0800.6 He was born on February 22, 1954 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,7,6,4 He married Joyce L. Palmer on July 12, 1974 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,4 Norman Gerald Mays Jr. died on August 14, 2011 at Campbell Co., Virginia, at age 57.3,6,4 He Norman "Gerald" Mays, Jr., 57, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Joyce Palmer Mays. Born February 22, 1954, in Lynchburg, he was a son of Norman Gerald and Joyce Hughes Mays, Sr. He was a graduate of Brookville High School owner of Allsafe Equipment and Supply Company. He was a member of Timberlake Christian Church and a member of the Brookville-Timberlake Volunteer Fire Department since 1982, where he served in many capacities, including Chief and President. Gerald was an adjunct fire instructor for the state of Virginia and secretary of the Central Virginia Firefighters Association for many years. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by two sons, Michael Lee Mays and his wife, Kristin, of Lynchburg and Christopher A. Mays, and his wife, Elizabeth, of Lowsville, NY and; two sisters, Wanda K. Mays and Faith M. Adkins and her husband, Kenneth; one brother, Danny R. Mays, all of Lynchburg; three grandchildren, Katie, MacKenzie and Landon Mays and his mother-in-law, Hazel Palmer. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park. on August 16, 2011.4

Family

Joyce L. Palmer
Marriage*He married Joyce L. Palmer on July 12, 1974 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,4 
Children
  • Michael Lee Mays4
  • Christopher Allen Mays4

Citations

  1. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Danny Ray Mays obituary in the Apr 7, 2021 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Norman Gerald Mays, Jr. obituary in the Aug 16, 2011 edition.
  5. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Claudene Nelwyn Puckette1,2

F, b. August 14, 1918, d. November 8, 1991
     Her Social Security Number was 225-14-6843.3 Claudene Nelwyn Puckette was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.1 Her married name was Hodges.1 She married Major Jesse Waverley Hodges, son of Jesse Henry Hodges and Bessie Mae Hedrick.1,4,5 Claudene Nelwyn Puckette was born on August 14, 1918 at Falling River, Campbell Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She died on November 8, 1991 at Lee Co., Florida, at age 73.1,6

Family

Major Jesse Waverley Hodges b. August 23, 1917, d. April 25, 1992
Marriage*She married Major Jesse Waverley Hodges, son of Jesse Henry Hodges and Bessie Mae Hedrick.1,4,5 

Citations

  1. [S3235] Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S1543] News-Press, The, From the Jesse W. Hodges obituary in the Arp 27, 1992 edition.
  6. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.