William Hastings Bransford Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 12, 1921, d. July 13, 2003
     His Social Security Number was 429-34-1118.4 William Hastings Bransford Jr. was buried at Lonoke Cemetery, Lonoke, Lonoke Co., Arkansas.2,3 He William Hastings Bransford, age 81 years, of Little Rock passed away Sunday, July 13, 2003. He was born November 12, 1921, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late William H. and Bessie Walt Bransford, Sr. Mr. Bransford grew up in Lonoke, Arkansas where he graduated from Lonoke High School. He spent two years at the University of Arkansas before transferring to Georgia Institute of Technology, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering. After his graduation, he was employed by United Aircraft Corp., as a research engineer. During World War II Mr. Bransford was a naval officer. He served aboard a gunboat and rocket ship in the Pacific Theatre. After the war he was employed by Great Lakes Carbon Corp., as a division engineer in the buildings material division. In 1950 he returned to Lonoke to run the Bransford Gin Company. He and his family moved to Little Rock in the early 60's where he was involved in several enterprises, including an insurance company, farming, real estate development in Arkansas and Louisiana, and general investments. He was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, a 32 Degree Mason, and The Poets Club. Mr. Bransford is predeceased by two brothers; Lee Walt Bransford and Dr. Robert Bransford, his wife Jane Cannaday Bransford, and his wife of twenty-seven years and the mother of his children, Frances Moses Bransford. He is survived by two daughters; Frances Beth Bransford and Mary Moses Sours and husband Don all of Chico, California, two sons William Hastings Bransford, III and Lawson W. Turner, III both of Little Rock, eight grandchildren, Susan, Caroline, and William Hastings Bransford, IV of Little Rock, Jane Ann Wagner of Sacramento, California, William Hamilton and Jacob Lawson Cooper of Chico, California, Mary Frances Isakov and husband Chris of Annapolis, Maryland, Withers Turner of Fayetteville, Arkansas and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services at Lonoke Cemetery. The family would like to thank all the doctors, nursing staff, and therapists who gave such wonderful care to our father. A special thank you goes to the staffs of The Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Good Shepherd and Arkansas Hospice at St. Vincent Doctor's Hospital.2 He was born on November 12, 1921 at Lonoke, Lonoke Co., Arkansas.3,2,4,6,5 He married Betty Jane Cannaday, daughter of George Harry Cannaday and Inez Evie Kelley, in 1948.1,2 William Hastings Bransford Jr. died on July 13, 2003 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas, at age 81.2,3,4,7,6

Family

Betty Jane Cannaday b. December 5, 1926, d. December 5, 1948
Marriage*He married Betty Jane Cannaday, daughter of George Harry Cannaday and Inez Evie Kelley, in 1948.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Betty Jane Bransford obituary in the Dec 7, 1948 edition.
  2. [S14013] Ruebel Funeral Home, online www.ruebelfuneralhome.com, From the William Hastings Bransford, Jr. obituary.
  3. [S14014] Lonoke Cemetery, Lonoke Co., AR, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [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.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Arthur Eugene "Gene" Rhoten1,2,3,4

M, b. April 1, 1928, d. July 16, 2009
     Arthur Eugene "Gene" Rhoten was buried at New Lutheran Cemetery, 3339 Locust Street, Manchester, Carroll Co., Maryland.3 His Social Security Number was 216-22-8379.5 He was born on April 1, 1928 at Hampstead, Carroll Co., Maryland.2,5 He married Nancy Lee Kelley, daughter of Samuel Gray Kelley Sr. and Rennis G. "Wren" Smithson, on August 16, 1958.1,2,6 Arthur Eugene "Gene" Rhoten died on July 16, 2009 at Maryland at age 81.2,5 He Arthur Eugene 'Pippy or Gene' Rhoten, 81, entered into rest July 16, 2009, at his residence after a battle with lung cancer. He was the husband of the late Doris Jean Raver Rhoten and is survived by his wife, Nancy L. Kelley Rhoten. Born Sunday, April 1, 1928, in Hampstead, Md., he was the son of the late Lester 'Lee' Rhoten, Sr. and Gladys Ruth Davidson Rhoten. Mr. Rhoten attended school in Manchester, Md. He worked for Black and Decker for five years on the assembly line. He then worked as an insurance agent for Washington National for five years. He retired from United Insurance Company in 1991 after 31 years of service. In retirement, he worked for South Hills Golf Course as a starter and preferred to play golf rather than eat. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Don Sweigart of Berlin, Md., Sandra Drecchio of Parkville, Md., and Deborah and Butch Gemmill of Maryland Line, Md; his son and daughter-in-law, Kelly E. and Jody Rhoten of Owings Mills, Md; his stepdaughter, Brenda Joyce Hall and her husband, Eddie; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Lester 'Bud' and Dottie Rhoten of Manchester, Md., Robert and Jan Rhoten and Larry and Peggy Rhoten, all of Hanover; his sister-in-law, Gerry Rhoten; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Charlie Rhoten, and his sister, Frances Long. on July 17, 2009.2

Family

Nancy Lee Kelley b. March 6, 1932, d. March 21, 2024
Marriage*He married Nancy Lee Kelley, daughter of Samuel Gray Kelley Sr. and Rennis G. "Wren" Smithson, on August 16, 1958.1,2,6 
Child
  • Kelly Eugene Rhoten1

Citations

  1. [S14015] Eckhardt Funeral Chapel, P.A., online www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com, From the Nancy Lee Rhoten obituary.
  2. [S8058] Evening Sun, The, From the Arthur Eugene Rhoten obituary in the Jul 17, 2009 edition.
  3. [S14016] New Lutheran Cemetery, Carroll Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S9589] Niagara Falls Honeymoon Registries. Niagara Falls Tourism Office, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, Honeymoon and Visitor Registers, 1949-2011.

Dorothy Ann Unknown1,2

F, b. February 3, 1933, d. December 27, 2022
     Dorothy Ann Unknown was buried at Dover United Methodist Church & Cemetery, Baltimore Co., Maryland.3,2 Her married name was Kelley.1 She married Theodore Enoch Kelley Sr., son of Samuel Gray Kelley Sr. and Rennis G. "Wren" Smithson.1,2 Dorothy Ann Unknown was born on February 3, 1933.3 She died on December 27, 2022 at Finksburg, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 89.2 She On December 27, 2022 Dorothy Ann Kelley, “Dottie” affectionately, died peacefully at her home in Finksburg, MD. Beloved wife of the late Theodore E. Kelley; mother of Debbie Jenkins, Gail Kelley Brown, Morgan, Todd, Matthew, and Sophie; great-grandmother of John, Harlan, Henry, Colin, Dorothy, and Joyce. Interment will follow at Dover Cemetery in Reisterstown, MD. on January 4, 2023.2

Family

Theodore Enoch Kelley Sr. b. January 16, 1930, d. March 28, 1986
Marriage*She married Theodore Enoch Kelley Sr., son of Samuel Gray Kelley Sr. and Rennis G. "Wren" Smithson.1,2 
Children
  • Deborah A. Kelley1,2
  • Gail Kelley1,2
  • Theodore Enoch Kelley Jr.1

Citations

  1. [S6857] Evening Sun, The, From the Theodore E. Kelley, Sr. obituary in the Apr 3, 1986 edition.
  2. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Dorothy Ann Kelley obituary in the Jan 4, 2023 edition.
  3. [S3329] Dover United Methodist Church & Cemetery, Baltimore Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com

Clifford Alexander Guilliams1,2,3,4

M, b. May 31, 1904, d. January 3, 1973
     Clifford Alexander Guilliams was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.5,1,4 His Social Security Number was 231-18-5045.6 He was born on May 31, 1904 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,7,6 He married Stella May Bell, daughter of George Martin Bell and Lucy Ann Kelley, on June 11, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8 Clifford Alexander Guilliams died on January 3, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.1,4 He Mr. Clifford Alexander Guilliams, 68, of 1125 Morehead Ave., S.E., passed away in a local hospital Wednesday. He was a retired employee of Clover Creamery, Inc. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Norman Sigmon, Calloway, Raymon Moran, Calloway, and Mrs. Mary Bell Jones, Danville, Va; two brothers, Randolph Guilliams, Homing Falls, W.Va., and Lewis Guilliams, Newport, Ky. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 5, 1973.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 185, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Farmer9

Family

Stella May Bell b. May 16, 1908, d. February 6, 1945
Marriage*Clifford Alexander Guilliams married Stella May Bell, daughter of George Martin Bell and Lucy Ann Kelley, on June 11, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clifford Alexander Guilliams, obituary in the Jan 5, 1973 edition.
  5. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [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.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stella May Guilliams obituary in the Feb 7, 1944 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dorothy A. Pfleger1

F, b. circa 1914
     Dorothy A. Pfleger was born circa 1914.1 As of January 25, 1933,her married name was Turner.1 She married Alvah Lynwood Turner, son of John Lee Turner and Sarah Eliza Kelley, on January 25, 1933 at Washington, D.C..1

Family

Alvah Lynwood Turner b. July 31, 1910, d. June 8, 1981
Marriage*Dorothy A. Pfleger married Alvah Lynwood Turner, son of John Lee Turner and Sarah Eliza Kelley, on January 25, 1933 at Washington, D.C..1 

Citations

  1. [S5924] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.