Janie Frances Johnson1,2,3,4

F, b. July 14, 1913, d. November 1, 2006
     Her Social Security Number was 230-07-7830.2 Janie Frances Johnson was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on July 14, 1913 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 As of December 29, 1937,her married name was Farmer.1 She married Oliver Thomas Farmer, son of Thomas Washington Farmer and Mary Lucy Owen, on December 29, 1937 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,3,4 Janie Frances Johnson died on November 1, 2006 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 93.2,5,6,3,4 She Janie Frances Johnson Farmer, 93, of Gretna, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, at Trinity Mission Nursing Home in Rocky Mount. Born July 14, 1913, in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Silas Sam Johnson and Blanche Hamlett Johnson. She was predeceased by her husband, Oliver Thomas Farmer; two brothers, Nelson Johnson and Richard Johnson; and two sisters, Thelma J. Edwards, and Helen J. Murphy. Mrs. Farmer was a member of Gretna Christian Church where she was a member of the Christian Womens Fellowship and Choir, and she was a homemaker. She is survived by two sons, David Lee Farmer of Alabama, and Lowell Thomas Farmer of Richmond; one daughter, Betty Jane Gunnell of New York; three sisters, Mary J. Shelhorse, and Susie J. Talbott, both of Gretna and Flossie J. Meadows of Danville; one brother, Raymond Johnson of Gretna; seven grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren. Interment followed in Gretna Burial Park. on November 7, 2006.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 28, District 72-29, Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia7

Family

Oliver Thomas Farmer b. November 2, 1911, d. July 4, 1998
Marriage*Janie Frances Johnson married Oliver Thomas Farmer, son of Thomas Washington Farmer and Mary Lucy Owen, on December 29, 1937 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,3,4 
Children
  • Lowell Thomas Farmer7,4,1
  • David Lee Farmer4,1
  • Betty Jane Farmer4,1

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. [S6304] Gretna Burial Park, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S6150] Star-Tribune, From the Janie Frances Johnson Farmer obituary in the Nov 7, 2006 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Connie Lavern Vaughan1,2,3,4

F, b. October 31, 1940, d. November 18, 1988
     Her Social Security Number was 225-50-4910.5 Connie Lavern Vaughan was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.4 She was born on October 31, 1940 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,5,3 As of August 29, 1958,her married name was Farmer.1 She married Lowell Thomas Farmer, son of Oliver Thomas Farmer and Janie Frances Johnson, on August 29, 1958 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,4 Connie Lavern Vaughan died on November 18, 1988 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 48.2,4 She Mrs. Connie V. Farmer, daughter of the late Howard F. Vaughan, died Friday, November l8, 1988, in Greensboro, N.C. She is survived by her husband, Lowell T. Farmer; two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie F. Veatch and Miss Angela Farmer; one son, Bradley Farmer; her mother, Mrs. Edna Vaughan; two grandchildren, Jason and Laura Veatch. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. on November 21, 1988.4

Family

Lowell Thomas Farmer
Marriage*She married Lowell Thomas Farmer, son of Oliver Thomas Farmer and Janie Frances Johnson, on August 29, 1958 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children
  • Marjorie Farmer4
  • Angela Farmer4
  • Bradley Farmer4

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Connie V. Farmer obituary in the Nov 21, 1988 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Janice Elaine Yeatts1,2,3

F, b. June 4, 1944, d. April 2, 1961
FatherHoward Yeatts2 b. October 13, 1910, d. October 7, 1982
MotherMary Doris Farmer2 b. March 25, 1915, d. March 8, 1985
     Janice Elaine Yeatts was buried at Payneton UM Church Cemetery, Whittles, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on June 4, 1944 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She died on April 2, 1961 at Danville, Virginia, at age 16.1,2

Citations

  1. [S12500] Payneton UM Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  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.

Susie Ann Elizabeth Deuell1,2,3

F, b. September 12, 1940, d. March 25, 2022
     Susie Ann Elizabeth Deuell Susie Ann Johnson, 81, native and lifelong Newport News resident, died on Friday, March 25, 2022. She was one of ten children born to the late Jesse and Annie Deuell. Susie was an active member of Bethel Temple Church until her health prevented her from attending. She had a big heart for helping others and loved to work crossword puzzles. Survivors include her two sons, Randy Johnson and Tim Johnson (Jennifer); one sister Virginia DeBerry; two brothers, James Deuell and Tommy Deuell (Tina); four grandchildren; and extended family and friends.3 She was born on September 12, 1940 at Newport News, Virginia.1,2 As of October 7, 1961,her married name was Johnson.4 She married Kenneth Nelson Johnson, son of Nelson Silas Johnson and Ruth Frances Farmer, on October 7, 1961 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.4 Susie Ann Elizabeth Deuell and Kenneth Nelson Johnson were divorced on June 2, 1987 at Newport News, Virginia.1 Susie Ann Elizabeth Deuell died on March 25, 2022 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 81.3

Family

Kenneth Nelson Johnson b. December 3, 1941, d. January 2, 2022
Marriage*She married Kenneth Nelson Johnson, son of Nelson Silas Johnson and Ruth Frances Farmer, on October 7, 1961 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.4 
Divorce* Susie Ann Elizabeth Deuell and Kenneth Nelson Johnson were divorced on June 2, 1987 at Newport News, Virginia.1 
Children
  • Randy Johnson5,3
  • Timothy Wayne Johnson5,3,6

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S7133] W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, online http://www.wjsmithandsonfh.com, From the Susie Ann Johnson obituary.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  5. [S9178] Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.parrfuneralhome.com, From the Kenneth Nelson Johnson obituary.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Emma Lee Craddock1,2,3

F, b. May 5, 1944, d. July 19, 2016
     Emma Lee Craddock was buried at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3 She Emma Craddock Johnson, age 72 of Gretna died Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born May 5, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Harry Lee Craddock, Jr. and Emma Harris Craddock. She was predeceased by daughter-in-law, Michelle Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Midway Baptist Church, where she was very active and was a retired real estate broker with Aaron W. Johnson Auction and Realty. She enjoyed flowers and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Emma was devoted, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Aaron W. Johnson of the residence; two sons, Kirk Johnson and wife, Lynne of Moneta and Brian Johnson of Charlottesville; one brother, Dennis Craddock and wife, Faye of Henderson, N.C; one sister, Sandra Craddock and husband, Doug of Gretna; and four grandchildren, Ashley Johnson, Jordan Johnson, Ally Johnson, and Will Johnson. Funeral services will be conducted at Midway Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.3 She was born on May 5, 1944 at San Luis Obispo Co., California.2,3 As of June 15, 1963,her married name was Johnson.1 She married Aaron Wallace Johnson, son of Nelson Silas Johnson and Ruth Frances Farmer, on June 15, 1963 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,3 Emma Lee Craddock died on July 19, 2016 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 72.3

Family

Aaron Wallace Johnson
Marriage*She married Aaron Wallace Johnson, son of Nelson Silas Johnson and Ruth Frances Farmer, on June 15, 1963 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Kirk Johnson3
  • Brian Johnson3

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S9714] Colbert Moran Funeral Home, online www.colbertmoran.com, From the Emma Craddock Johnson obituary.

Ruby Lucille Owen1,2,3,4

F, b. May 24, 1918, d. November 18, 2008
FatherCharles Columbus “Charlie” Owen1,2,3 b. December 7, 1894, d. November 12, 1955
MotherBeulah Brown Pickrel1,2,3,5 b. June 13, 1894, d. September 23, 1959
     Her Social Security Number was 225-01-0831.6 Ruby Lucille Owen was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park and Menorah Gardens, 12800 Viers Mills Road, Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.7 Her married name was Paris.8 She Ruby Lucille Owen Paris - Preceded in death by her husbands, J. Mack Emerson and Henry B. Paris; daughter, Elaine E. DeVol, and son, Michael M. Emerson. Survivors include son, James O. Emerson; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; ten step grandchildren; ten step great-grandchildren.4 Her married name was Emerson.9 She married James Mack Emerson.9,4 Ruby Lucille Owen married Henry Breckenridge Paris.8,4 Ruby Lucille Owen was born on May 24, 1918 at Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,6 As of November 28, 1935,her married name was Roberts.3 She married Lester Roberts on November 28, 1935 at Danville, Virginia.3 Ruby Lucille Owen died on November 18, 2008 at Maryland at age 90.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 47, District 35, Ward 3, Danville, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 615, District 6, Danville, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 192, District 1-433A, Washington, D.C.10

Family 1

Henry Breckenridge Paris b. October 7, 1905, d. February 26, 1992
Marriage*Ruby Lucille Owen married Henry Breckenridge Paris.8,4 

Family 2

Lester Roberts b. circa 1912
Marriage*Ruby Lucille Owen married Lester Roberts on November 28, 1935 at Danville, Virginia.3 

Family 3

James Mack Emerson b. June 20, 1908, d. May 14, 1962
Marriage*Ruby Lucille Owen married James Mack Emerson.9,4 
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. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ruby Lucille Owen Paris obituary.
  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. [S4304] Parklawn Memorial Park and Menorah Gardens, Montgomery Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S620] Washington Post, The, From the Henry B. Paris obituary.
  9. [S11104] Evening Star, From the J. Mack Emerson obituary in the May 16, 1962 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Michael M. Emerson obituary in the Apr 18, 1998 edition.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.