Joseph Kuzbar1,2,3

M, b. February 10, 1911, d. November 15, 1965
     Joseph Kuzbar was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.3 He was born on February 10, 1911 at Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey.2,3 He married Virginia Ella Kelley, daughter of Clarence Jessie Kelley and Mary Kathleen Britts, on May 15, 1944 at Petersburg, Virginia.1,2 Joseph Kuzbar and Virginia Ella Kelley were divorced on August 25, 1952 at Hopewell, Virginia.1 Joseph Kuzbar died on November 15, 1965 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 54.3

Family

Virginia Ella Kelley b. February 10, 1924, d. June 6, 1987
Marriage*He married Virginia Ella Kelley, daughter of Clarence Jessie Kelley and Mary Kathleen Britts, on May 15, 1944 at Petersburg, Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Joseph Kuzbar and Virginia Ella Kelley were divorced on August 25, 1952 at Hopewell, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

William James Richardson1,2,3

M, b. December 4, 1911, d. November 9, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 231-10-8651. William James Richardson was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Hampton, Virginia.2,3 He was born on December 4, 1911 at Virginia.2,3,4 He married Virginia Ella Kelley, daughter of Clarence Jessie Kelley and Mary Kathleen Britts, on March 22, 1975 at Hampton, Virginia.1,2 William James Richardson died on November 9, 1986 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 74.2,3,5

Family

Virginia Ella Kelley b. February 10, 1924, d. June 6, 1987
Marriage*He married Virginia Ella Kelley, daughter of Clarence Jessie Kelley and Mary Kathleen Britts, on March 22, 1975 at Hampton, Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S12391] Oakland Cemetery, Hampton, VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Edward John Ford1,2

M, b. February 5, 1902
     Edward John Ford was born on February 5, 1902 at Richmond, Virginia.2 He married Ethel Marie Britts, daughter of Edward Jennings Britts and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft, on April 6, 1941 at Petersburg, Virginia.1

Family

Ethel Marie Britts b. March 11, 1916, d. April 9, 1978
Marriage*Edward John Ford married Ethel Marie Britts, daughter of Edward Jennings Britts and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft, on April 6, 1941 at Petersburg, Virginia.1 

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.

Wesley Allen Underwood1,2,3

M, b. November 29, 1919, d. November 9, 1975
     Wesley Allen Underwood was buried at Capito Cemetery, Middlesboro, Bell Co., Kentucky.2 His Social Security Number was 404-14-3156.4 He was born on November 29, 1919 at Campbell Co., Tennessee.1,2,3,4 He married Ethel Marie Britts, daughter of Edward Jennings Britts and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft, on December 16, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Wesley Allen Underwood died on November 9, 1975 at Bell Co., Kentucky, at age 55.2,3,5

Family

Ethel Marie Britts b. March 11, 1916, d. April 9, 1978
Marriage*He married Ethel Marie Britts, daughter of Edward Jennings Britts and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft, on December 16, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S13832] Capito Cemetery, Bell Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.

Yvonne Marie Gillespie1,2,3,4

F, b. September 11, 1956, d. February 9, 1997
FatherJoseph Anthony Gillespie Sr.1,5,3,6 b. January 27, 1932, d. March 25, 1999
MotherCharlotte Louise Britts1,5,3,6
     Yvonne Marie Gillespie was buried at Saint Andrews Cemetery, 3601 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,6 She was born on September 11, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 As of December 23, 1977,her married name was Bush.3 She married Larry Steven Bush Sr. on December 23, 1977.3 Yvonne Marie Gillespie died on February 9, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 40.2,6,7 She A funeral mass for Yvonne Gillespie Bush, 40, of Vinton, who died Sunday, Feb. 9 in a Salem hospital, was conducted Tuesday, Feb. 11. Burial was in St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Joseph Gillespie and Charlotte Gillespie; maternal grandmother, Florence Gordon of Vinton; three children, Keisha Scott of Pennsylvania, Bobbie Scott of Lynchburg and Steven Bush of Vinton; sister and brother-in-law, Tessy and Tony Minnick of Roanoke; brothers and sisters-inlaw, Rev. Joseph Gillespie Jr. of Callaway, Steve Gillespie and Wanda Saunders of Roanoke, Thomas Gillespie, Vince Gillespie, John Gillespie and Amy Jones, all of Vinton, Gary and Sandy Gillespie of Huddleston; aunts; uncles; nieces; and nephews. on February 12, 1997.6

Family

Larry Steven Bush Sr. b. August 7, 1952, d. August 21, 2006
Marriage*She married Larry Steven Bush Sr. on December 23, 1977.3 
Child
  • Larry Steven Bush Jr.6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph A. Gillespie, Sr. obituary in the Mar 26, 1999 edition.
  2. [S6316] Saint Andrews Cemetery, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Steven Timothy Gillespie obituary.
  6. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Yvonne Gillespie Bush obituary in the Feb 12, 1997 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Steven Timothy Gillespie1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 14, 1958, d. March 6, 2020
FatherJoseph Anthony Gillespie Sr.1,2,6,4 b. January 27, 1932, d. March 25, 1999
MotherCharlotte Louise Britts1,2,6,4
     Steven Timothy Gillespie was buried at Saint Andrews Cemetery, 3601 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 He Steven Timothy "Timmy" Gillespie, 61, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020. He was born November 14, 1958 in the old Lewis Gale Hospital, son of Charlotte Gillespie Garst and the late Joseph Gillespie, Sr. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his sister, Yvonne "Vonnie", and his life partner Wanda. Timmy worked at the main post office for many years; and went on to become a professional stone mason, owner and operator of Boones Mill Stone Workx. Timmy was a student at Roanoke Catholic High School, where he excelled in athletics, and academics. He played many sports and helped tutor fellow students in Calculus and Latin. He attended Virginia Tech and became a lifelong Hokies Fan. He enjoyed watching sports, skiing, and fun outings with his grandchildren. He was a lifelong member of St. Andrews Catholic Church. In addition to his mother and stepfather Jimmy Garst, Timmy is survived by his three children, Shenandoah, Stephanie (Harry), and Joseph; grandchildren, Taeshja, Jaydon, Journey and Bentley; brothers, Joseph (Cristina), Thomas, Vincent, John, and Gary; a sister Teresa "Tessy" (Tony); numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends. Interment will follow at St. Andrews Cemetery.2 He was born on November 14, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 He married Karen Irene Branstetter on March 24, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5 Steven Timothy Gillespie and Karen Irene Branstetter were divorced on March 19, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Steven Timothy Gillespie died on March 6, 2020 at Virginia at age 61.2

Family

Karen Irene Branstetter
Marriage*He married Karen Irene Branstetter on March 24, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5 
Divorce* Steven Timothy Gillespie and Karen Irene Branstetter were divorced on March 19, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Child
  • Shenandoah Robin Gillespie2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph A. Gillespie, Sr. obituary in the Mar 26, 1999 edition.
  2. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Steven Timothy Gillespie obituary.
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Yvonne Gillespie Bush obituary in the Feb 12, 1997 edition.

Thomas Jerome Gillespie1,2,3

M, b. June 4, 1960, d. March 30, 2022
FatherJoseph Anthony Gillespie Sr.1,4,5,2,6 b. January 27, 1932, d. March 25, 1999
MotherCharlotte Louise Britts1,4,5,2,6
     Thomas Jerome Gillespie was buried at Saint Andrews Cemetery, 3601 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke, Virginia.7,6 He Thomas "Tommy" Gillespie, Jun 4, 1960 - Mar 30, 2022. Thomas "Tommy" J. Gillespie, 61, of Vinton, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Anthony Gillespie Sr; sister, Yvonne M. Bush and her husband, Larry Bush; brother, Steven "Timmy" Gillespie and his life partner, Wanda; John Gillespie's life partner, Amy; and sister-in-law, Sandy Gillespie (Gary's wife). Tommy is survived by his daughter, Valerie G. Spillman (Mike); his mother, Charlotte Britts Gillespie Garst; his stepfather, Jimmy Garst; his siblings, Teresa "Tessy" G. Minnick (Tony), Joseph A. "Tony" Gillespie Jr. (Cristina), Vincent "Teddy" Gillespie, John E. Gillespie, and Gary Gillespie; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Tommy was a special person with a unique sense of humor that affected everyone. He will be dearly missed by those whom he touched. Graveside service will follow at St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery.6 He was born on June 4, 1960 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2,3,6 He married Kitty Blair Hiler on May 6, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Thomas Jerome Gillespie and Kitty Blair Hiler were divorced on December 29, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Thomas Jerome Gillespie died on March 30, 2022 at Virginia at age 61.6

Family

Kitty Blair Hiler
Marriage*He married Kitty Blair Hiler on May 6, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Thomas Jerome Gillespie and Kitty Blair Hiler were divorced on December 29, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Child
  • Valerie Ann Gillespie6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph A. Gillespie, Sr. obituary in the Mar 26, 1999 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Steven Timothy Gillespie obituary.
  5. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Yvonne Gillespie Bush obituary in the Feb 12, 1997 edition.
  6. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Thomas Gillespie obituary.
  7. [S6316] Saint Andrews Cemetery, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Larry Steven Bush Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. August 7, 1952, d. August 21, 2006
     His Social Security Number was 227-76-5789.2 Larry Steven Bush Sr. was born on August 7, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 He married Yvonne Marie Gillespie, daughter of Joseph Anthony Gillespie Sr. and Charlotte Louise Britts, on December 23, 1977.1 Larry Steven Bush Sr. died on August 21, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.2,3,4,5 He Larry Steven Bush, Sr., 54, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord, Monday, August 21, 2006. He was predeceased by his father, Jimmy Bush; and his brother, David "Head" Bush. He is survived by his son, Larry "Steven" Jr; his mother, Geneva Geiser Bush; sister, Sandra Stanley and her husband, Jeff and son, Jason; sister-in-law, Helen Bush; and nieces, Melinda, Sherry, and Teresa and their families; special aunt, Bernita and cousin, Lennie Comer; uncles, aunts and cousins. Larry was a devoted son and father. He worked in construction, enjoyed sports, country music, and reading. on August 24, 2006.3

Family

Yvonne Marie Gillespie b. September 11, 1956, d. February 9, 1997
Marriage*He married Yvonne Marie Gillespie, daughter of Joseph Anthony Gillespie Sr. and Charlotte Louise Britts, on December 23, 1977.1 
Child
  • Larry Steven Bush Jr.6,3

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Steven Bush, Sr. obituary in the Aug 24, 2006 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Yvonne Gillespie Bush obituary in the Feb 12, 1997 edition.

James Harvey "Jimmy" Garst1,2,3,4

M, b. October 13, 1949, d. July 9, 2025
     James Harvey "Jimmy" Garst James Garst, Oct 13, 1949 - Jul 9, 2025. James "Jimmy" Harvey Garst, of Roanoke, Virginia, 75, went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, Virgil and Francis Garst; stepdaughter, Yvonne Gillespie Bush; step-grandsons, Steven Timothy Gillespie and Thomas Jerome Gillespie; and brother, Richard M. Garst. Jimmy served in the Army National Guard and retired after 20 years. He was a beloved husband, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, and friend of many. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte "Britts" Gillespie Garst; stepdaughter, Teresa "Tessy" Minnick (Tony); stepsons, Joseph A. "Tony" Gillespie, Jr. (Cristina), Vincent "Teddy" Gillespie, John E. Gillespie, and Gary Gillespie; and sister, Barbara G. Cosgrove (John). Jimmy is also survived by numerous beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Jimmy was a long-time member of the Green Hill Church of the Brethren and served as a Deacon and sang in the choir. He was also a coach for the churches softball team and played in the church league. Jimmy also coached the Roanoke City and Roanoke County Men's and Women's Softball teams during the 1970s and 1980s. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.4 He was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.4 He was born on October 13, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 He married Charlotte Louise Britts, daughter of Ernest Clyde "Tommy" Britts and Florence Ellen Huffman, on August 13, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 James Harvey "Jimmy" Garst died on July 9, 2025 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.4

Family

Charlotte Louise Britts
Marriage*He married Charlotte Louise Britts, daughter of Ernest Clyde "Tommy" Britts and Florence Ellen Huffman, on August 13, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Steven Timothy Gillespie obituary.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the James Harvey Garst obituary.