Stultz Frederick Gravely1,2,3,4

M, b. January 8, 1922, d. June 26, 1967
     Stultz Frederick Gravely was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.1,2 He and Mary Ann Vest were divorced.2 Stultz Frederick Gravely was born on January 8, 1922 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Mary Ann Vest, daughter of Raymond Lincoln Vest and Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett, on June 22, 1950 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.5 Stultz Frederick Gravely died on June 26, 1967 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 45.1,2 He Stultz Frederick Gravely, 45, of Bayard Avenue, died yesterday morning (June 26, 1967) at his home. Mr. Gravely was a car inspector for the Norfolk & Western Railway Company and a member of Moose Lodge 1309. He was born in Tazewell on January 8, 1922, a son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Dora (Patton) Gravely. Mr. Gravely is survived by a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Burial will be in Maple Acres Cemetery at Bluefield. The Waynesboro medical examiner said Mr. Gravely died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the left chest. on June 27, 1967.1

Family

Mary Ann Vest b. May 7, 1928, d. December 21, 2018
Divorce*He and Mary Ann Vest were divorced.2 
Marriage* Stultz Frederick Gravely married Mary Ann Vest, daughter of Raymond Lincoln Vest and Betty Jane "Betsy" Burchett, on June 22, 1950 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S4706] News-Leader, From the Stultz Frederick Gravely obituary in the Jun 27, 1967 edition.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Brendan J. Gibbs1,2,3

M, b. January 14, 1971, d. February 3, 1971
FatherRichard Jackson Gibbs1 b. May 11, 1924, d. November 3, 1984
MotherBrenda Darlene Vest1
     Brendan J. Gibbs was buried at Beckley Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan.2 He was born on January 14, 1971 at Michigan.2,3 He died on February 3, 1971 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan.2,3

Citations

  1. [S1453] Battle Creek Enquirer, From the Richard J. Gibbs obituary in the Nov 5, 1984 edition.
  2. [S13154] Beckley Cemetery, Calhoun Co., MI, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.

Helen Etta Craig1

F, b. circa 1905, d. December 10, 1970
     Helen Etta Craig was born circa 1905 at Wise Co., Virginia.1 As of October 30, 1922,her married name was Vest.1 She married Roy Clifton Vest, son of Charles Will Vest and Alma Victoria Poff, on October 30, 1922 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Helen Etta Craig and Roy Clifton Vest were divorced on November 24, 1924 at Virginia.2 Helen Etta Craig died on December 10, 1970 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida.3 She Helen Etta Ball, 65, of 138 SW 58th St., Ft. Lauderdale passed away Thursday. A resident three days from Baltimore, Md. Survived by her son, Roy Clifton Vest; sister Miss Lizzie K. Craig, Mt. Holly, N.J; eight grandchildren. on December 11, 1970.3

Family

Roy Clifton Vest b. January 19, 1900, d. November 7, 1956
Marriage*She married Roy Clifton Vest, son of Charles Will Vest and Alma Victoria Poff, on October 30, 1922 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Divorce* Helen Etta Craig and Roy Clifton Vest were divorced on November 24, 1924 at Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Craig marriage record.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S7882] Fort Lauderdale News, From the Helen Etta Ball obituary in the Feb 11, 1970 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Roy Clifton Vest Jr.1,2,3

M, b. February 18, 1923, d. May 30, 1982
FatherRoy Clifton Vest1 b. January 19, 1900, d. November 7, 1956
MotherHelen Etta Craig1,4,5 b. circa 1905, d. December 10, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 224-26-3458.6 Roy Clifton Vest Jr. was born on February 18, 1923 at St. Paul, Wise Co., Virginia.2,7,6,8,3 He married Helen Irene Shelton on September 5, 1942 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.9 Roy Clifton Vest Jr. died on May 30, 1982 at Volusia Co., Florida, at age 59.7,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 409, District 15, Lipps, Wise Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 20, District 98-15, St. Paul, Wise Co., Virginia4

Family

Helen Irene Shelton b. April 15, 1926, d. September 18, 2000
Marriage*Roy Clifton Vest Jr. married Helen Irene Shelton on September 5, 1942 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7882] Fort Lauderdale News, From the Helen Etta Ball obituary in the Feb 11, 1970 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Shelton marriage record.
  10. [S4354] South Florida Sun-Sentinel, From the Bickley Fred Vest obituary in the Feb 13, 1998 edition.
  11. [S12958] Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services, online www.singletonfuneralhome.com, From the Rita Ann Castle obituary.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Helen Irene Shelton1,2,3

F, b. April 15, 1926, d. September 18, 2000
     Her Social Security Number was 219-32-8586.2 Helen Irene Shelton was born on April 15, 1926 at Drill, Russell Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of September 5, 1942,her married name was Vest.1 She married Roy Clifton Vest Jr., son of Roy Clifton Vest and Helen Etta Craig, on September 5, 1942 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1 Helen Irene Shelton died on September 18, 2000 at Florida at age 74.2,4

Family

Roy Clifton Vest Jr. b. February 18, 1923, d. May 30, 1982
Marriage*She married Roy Clifton Vest Jr., son of Roy Clifton Vest and Helen Etta Craig, on September 5, 1942 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Shelton marriage record.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S4354] South Florida Sun-Sentinel, From the Bickley Fred Vest obituary in the Feb 13, 1998 edition.
  6. [S12958] Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services, online www.singletonfuneralhome.com, From the Rita Ann Castle obituary.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Rita Ann Vest1,2

F, b. October 20, 1945, d. April 19, 2017
FatherRoy Clifton Vest Jr.1,2 b. February 18, 1923, d. May 30, 1982
MotherHelen Irene Shelton1,3,2 b. April 15, 1926, d. September 18, 2000
     Rita Ann Vest On April 19, 2017, Rita Ann Castle, 71, passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Rita was born on October 20, 1945 in Bradshaw, West Virginia to the late Helen and Roy Vest. She retired as a custodian from the Anne Arundel County School Board. Rita loved her grandchildren most in her life, but also enjoyed traveling, shopping, playing cards, and visiting the park. Rita is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Albert "Lee" Castle; her beloved children, David L. Castle and his wife Bunny, Steve G. Castle, Matthew A. Castle and his wife Adrienne, and Kimberly A. Shaffer and her husband David; her cherished grandchildren, Kyle, Britney, Dustin, Emily, Michael, Alicia, Gavin, Amber, and Andrew; and her loving siblings, Clifford Vest, Fay Stansbury, Frances Lippy, Roy Vest, and Brenda Kennedy. Rita was predeceased by her dear siblings, Sharon McNalley and Bickley Vest. Interment Glen Haven Memorial Park.2 She was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, 7231 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.2 She was born on October 20, 1945 at Bradshaw, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2 As of circa 1965,her married name was Castle.2 She married Albert "Lee" Castle circa 1965.2 Rita Ann Vest died on April 19, 2017 at Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, at age 71.2

Family

Albert "Lee" Castle
Marriage*She married Albert "Lee" Castle circa 1965.2 
Children
  • David L. Castle2
  • Steve G. Castle2
  • Matthew A. Castle2
  • Kimberly A. Castle2

Citations

  1. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S12958] Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services, online www.singletonfuneralhome.com, From the Rita Ann Castle obituary.
  3. [S4354] South Florida Sun-Sentinel, From the Bickley Fred Vest obituary in the Feb 13, 1998 edition.

Bickley Fred Vest1,2,3,4

M, b. December 18, 1952, d. February 11, 1998
FatherRoy Clifton Vest Jr.1,5 b. February 18, 1923, d. May 30, 1982
MotherHelen Irene Shelton1,5 b. April 15, 1926, d. September 18, 2000
     Bickley Fred Vest was buried at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 S. State Road 7, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., Florida.6 His Social Security Number was 220-58-1415.3 He was born on December 18, 1952 at Baltimore, Maryland.1,3,4,6 He married Louanne Travers on December 18, 1976 at Broward Co., Florida.2 Bickley Fred Vest died on February 11, 1998 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 45.1,3,4,7,6 He VEST, Bickley, "Bick" Fred, 45, of Margate, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 1998. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was a 23 year resident of South Florida, a Margate Khoury League Coach and a Margate Softball League Coach. He is survived by his loving wife, Louanne; 2 daughters, Annie and Katie Vest; 3 sons, Craig, Bickley Jr, and Scott Vest, all ot Margate; 2 brothers, Cliff and Roy; 5 sisters, Fay, Rita, Fran, Brenda and Sharon and families; mother, Mrs. Helen Vest; the Travers Family, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Travers, Nancy and Bob Gagne, Ed and Lisa Travers, Mark and Mary Travers, many nieces and nephews, and his best friend, Mike Casey. on February 13, 1998.1

Family

Louanne Travers
Marriage*He married Louanne Travers on December 18, 1976 at Broward Co., Florida.2 
Children
  • Annie Vest1
  • Katie Vest1
  • Craig Vest1
  • Bickley Fred Vest Jr.1
  • Scott Vest1

Citations

  1. [S4354] South Florida Sun-Sentinel, From the Bickley Fred Vest obituary in the Feb 13, 1998 edition.
  2. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  5. [S12958] Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services, online www.singletonfuneralhome.com, From the Rita Ann Castle obituary.
  6. [S4276] South Florida National Cemetery, Palm Beach Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.