Edward Martin Gravely, Jr.
M, #154831, b. 29 November 1972, d. 6 December 2022
Parents
| Father | Edward Martin Gravely |
| Mother | Yvonne Eileen English |
Biography
Edward Martin Gravely, Jr., was born on 29 November 1972 in Martinsville, Henry Co., VA. He died on 6 December 2022.
Edward Martin Gravely, Jr., lived from 1994 to 2022 in Radford, VA.
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Jonah Thomas "Jay" Shropshire
M, #154833, b. 25 April 1945, d. 23 May 2005
Family: Anne Starling Gravely
Biography
Jonah Thomas "Jay" Shropshire was born on 25 April 1945 in Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA; son of Joseph Eldridge and Verna (Thomas) Shropshire of Martinsville, Virginia. He married Anne Starling Gravely, daughter of
Richard Pleasants Gravely, Jr., and
Bennie Hazel Martin, on 18 August 1964 in Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC. Jonah Thomas "Jay" Shropshire died on 23 May 2005 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co., VA,
Obituary – Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia; Wednesday, 26 may 2004, page B5 (Newspapers.com):
Services scheduled for J. T. Shropshire
A funeral for Jonah T. “Jay” Shropshire will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Martinsville.
Burial will follow at Roselawn Burial Park in Martinsville.
Mr. Shropshire, 59, was clerk of the Virginia Senate from 1976 to 1990, then became chief of staff for Gov. L. Douglas Wilder. He died Sunday at a Leesburg hospital after suffering a stroke.
Born in Ridgeway, he was a resident of Middleburg.
Survivors include his wife, Anne Gravely Shropshire; a son, Richard T. “Rusty” Shropshire of Virginia Beach; and two sisters, Donna Shropshire of Richmond and Sherlie Doherty of Roanoke.
The family will receive friends at McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
He was buried in May 2005 in Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville City, VA, Findagrave #118749582.
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Richard Thomas "Rusty" Shropshire
M, #154834, b. 25 January 1965, d. 2 October 2015
Parents
Biography
Richard Thomas "Rusty" Shropshire was born on 25 January 1965 in Roanoke, VA. He died on 2 October 2015 in Richmond, VA,
Obituary – Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia; Sunday, 18 OCT 2015, page B8 (Newspapers.com):
SHROPSHIRE, Richard Thomas, 50, of Richmond, Va., passed away October 2, 2015, at his home. He was the beloved son of Anne Gravely Shropshire and the late Jonah Thomas Shropshire of Richmond. He was the grandson of the late Richard P. Gravely Jr. and Bennie M. Gravely and the late Joseph E. Shropshire and Verna T. Shropshire, all of Martinsville, Va.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by aunts, Elizabeth G. Sullivan of Alexandria, Sally G. Parker of Sanford, N.C., Sherlie M. Doherty of Roanoke and Donna K. Shropshire of Richmond; and uncle, Edward M. Gravely of Martinsville, as well as many cousins.
He attended the Collegiate School, Richmond and was a graduate of the Woodberry Forest School, Woodberry Forest, Va., where he played both football and lacrosse. He received his B.A. degree in Government and Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia, where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Society and his MBA from the Darden School of Business at UVA. He had served as Chief Market Analyst for the Virginia State Corporation Commission and was later co-founder and Chief Equity Consultant of MOS Capital, Inc., in Virginia Beach. He was currently employed as Lead Health Insurance Specialist, Project Manager, and Contracting Officer’s Representative III for the Division of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. He was listed in the International Who’s Who in Business in 1994 and had served on the Board of Directors of Henry County Plywood Corp.
Affectionately known as “Rusty” to his family and friends, he had been a kayaker, trail runner, avid bicyclist and an adventurous trekker and mountaineer, having climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, as a tribute to his late father. He had most recently climbed Mera Peak in the Himalayas of Nepal, reaching the summit at 23,000 feet. Rusty had many other interests, but he also cared deeply about the environment and the problems of hunger and poverty, especially in Africa.
He was his mother’s rock and mainstay and lived his life with the highest personal integrity while living his dreams. Witty, fun-loving and kind, he will be deeply mourned and fondly remembered, not only by his family but also his many friends here and abroad.
A memorial service to honor Rusty and to celebrate his life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2015, at The Parham Chapel-Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229. The family requests that lieu of flowers, consider a donation in Rusty’s name to Heifer International, www.heifer.org, a foundation dedicated to the elimination of world poverty and hunger or to the Nature Conservancy, www.nature.org.
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Judith Bland Gravely
F, #154837, b. 1918, d. 1998
Parents
Biography
Judith Bland Gravely was born in 1918 in Pennsylvania. She married
William Eno DeBuys in 1947. She died in 1998 in Towson, Baltimore Co., MD. She was buried in 1998 in Church of the Good Shepherd Memorial Garden, Ruxton, Baltimore Co., MD, Findagrave #5674963.
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William Eno DeBuys
M, #154838, b. 30 July 1907, d. 9 March 1989
Biography
William Eno DeBuys was born on 30 July 1907; son of Laurence Richard and Miriam Gurlin (Duggan) DeBuys. He married
Judith Bland Gravely, daughter of
Julian Stuart Gravely and
Virginia Coalter Dew, in 1947. William Eno DeBuys died on 9 March 1989. He was buried in 1989 in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, Findagrave #132275983.
William Eno DeBuys began military service U.S. Army.
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William Little Fernald
M, #154839, b. 17 May 1844, d. 4 April 1885
Biography
William Little Fernald was born on 17 May 1844 in Portland, Cumberland Co., ME; son of Samuel R. and Ellen Laura (Little) Fernald. He married
Julia Alberta Gravely, daughter of
Benjamin Franklin Gravely and
Julia Caroline Thomas, on 21 February 1877 in Henry Co., VA. William Little Fernald died on 4 April 1885 in Danville, Danville City, VA. He was buried in April 1885 in Green Hill Cemetery, Danville, Danville City, VA, Findagrave #31641485.
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Benjamin Gravely Fernald
M, #154840, b. 12 December 1877, d. 18 March 1961
Parents
Biography
Benjamin Gravely Fernald was born on 12 December 1877 in Pittsylvania Co. (probably), VA. He married
Eva Lurita Stone on 22 April 1918 in Manhattan, New York City, NY. He died on 18 March 1961 in Newport News, VA.
Benjamin Gravely Fernald lived in 1961 in Wicomico, Gloucester Co., VA.
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Eva Lurita Stone
F, #154841, b. 1891, d. 6 December 1928
Biography
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Benjamin Gravely Fernald, Jr.
M, #154842, b. 1919, d. 8 November 1919
Parents
Biography
Benjamin Gravely Fernald, Jr., was born in 1919 in Manhattan, New York City, NY. He died on 8 November 1919 in Manhattan, New York City, NY.
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Samuel R. Callison
M, #154845, b. 8 March 1848, d. 28 July 1872
Parents
Biography
Samuel R. Callison was born on 8 March 1848 in Pike Twp., Clark Co., OH. He died on 28 July 1872 in Pike Twp., Clark Co., OH. He was buried in July 1872 in Callison Cemetery, German Twp., Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #6021019.
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John Milton Callison
M, #154846, b. 28 August 1836, d. 31 March 1900
Parents
Biography
John Milton Callison was born on 28 August 1836 in Pike Twp., Clark Co., OH. He married
Mary J. Argabright on 4 December 1862 in Clark Co., OH. He died on 31 March 1900 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH. He was buried in April 1900 in Callison Cemetery, German Twp., Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #102554845.
John Milton Callison lived on 21 August 1850 in Pike Twp., Clark Co., OH.
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Citations
- [S701] Bethel Twp., p.117A, line 2, 1850 Federal Census, Clark County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 666.
Mary J. Argabright
F, #154847, b. 29 October 1844, d. 3 April 1928
Biography
Mary J. Argabright was born on 29 October 1844 in Clark Co., OH. She married
John Milton Callison, son of
John Callison and
Sarah Richards, on 4 December 1862 in Clark Co., OH. Mary J. Argabright died on 3 April 1928 in Clark Co., OH. She was buried in April 1928 in Callison Cemetery, German Twp., Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #5382946.
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Charlotte Callison
F, #154849, b. 28 January 1826, d. 23 April 1906
Parents
Biography
Charlotte Callison was born on 28 January 1826 in Clark County, OH. She married
John Fullhart on 2 October 1842 in Delaware Co., IN. She died on 23 April 1906 in Muncie, Delwaware Co., IN. She was buried in April 1906 in Rees Cemetery, Perry Twp., Delaware Co., OH, Findagrave #32857994.
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John Fullhart
M, #154850, b. 27 September 1818, d. 22 April 1890
Biography
John Fullhart was born on 27 September 1818 in Botetourt Co., VA; son of John Fullhart (1794-1864). He married
Charlotte Callison, daughter of
John Callison and
Sarah Richards, on 2 October 1842 in Delaware Co., IN. John Fullhart died on 22 April 1890 in Delaware Co., IN.
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Martha Jane Callison
F, #154851, b. 11 May 1845, d. 13 August 1922
Parents
Biography
Martha Jane Callison was born on 11 May 1845 in Pike Twp., Clark Co., OH. She married
Harrison Gordon on 22 December 1864 in Clark Co., OH. She died on 13 August 1922 in Mad River Twp., Clark Co., OH. She was buried in August 1922 in Enon Cemetery, Enon, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #5856322.
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Harrison Gordon
M, #154852, b. 22 October 1838, d. 13 May 1915
Biography
Harrison Gordon was born on 22 October 1838 in Clark Co., OH; son of William and Delilah (Miller) Gordon. He married
Martha Jane Callison, daughter of
John Callison and
Sarah Richards, on 22 December 1864 in Clark Co., OH. Harrison Gordon died on 13 May 1915 in Enon, Clark Co., OH,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Son of William and Delilah (Miller) Gordon. Married Martha Jane Callison on 22 Dec 1864 in Clark County, OH. Father of Rosetta Alwida b. 3 Oct 1865, Samuel Arthur b. 3 Aug 1867, Rachel C. b. 10 Mar 1869, Willis Ellis b. 8 Nov 1870, Sarah Catherine b. 22 Sep 1872, Ezra Harrison b. 28 Jan 1875, David Scott b. 1 Jul 1877, Susan Emma b. 7 Aug 1879, (Unknown) b. 6 Jan 1882, (Unknown) b. 26 Dec 1882, George Washington b. 19 May 1883, Silas Albert b. 31 Oct 1886 and Elsie Maude b. 30 Nov 1889.
Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Friday, May 14, 1915:
The funeral of Harrison GORDON age 76 years, who died at his home in Enon Thursday evening, of a complication of diseases will be held at the Methodist church-afternoon at 1:30. Burial will be made in the Enon cemetery. Mr. GORDON was born in Bethel township and has lived all of his life in Enon. He was a farmer and was well known in the community. He was a member of the G.A.R. and a 100 day man in the Civil war serving in Company E. For nine years, he was a tax assessor in Clark county and held that position until three years ago. Mr. GORDON was prominently identified with the Methodist church in Enon. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha GORDON, and last December, Mr. and Mr. Gordon, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Besides his widow, Mr. Gordon leaves eight children. Mrs. Rosie FORBECK, Williss GORDON, Mr. Katherine SHANK, Mrs. Maude HART, Ezra GORDON, Silas GORDON and Mrs. Rachel MILLER all of whom reside in Enon with the exception of Mrs. Harte and George GORDON. There are 18 grandchildren and two brothers also left, William GORDON who lives in the National pike and Scott GORDON who resides in West North Street.
Source: Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio
Harrison Gordon enlisted May 2, 1864 at the age of 28 years old as a private. He was mustered in May 10, 1864 into 153rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard) Company F. He was mustered out Sept. 9, 1864, at Camp Dennison, Ohio.
He was buried in May 1915 in Enon Cemetery, Enon, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #5856313.
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Edward Anthony Jenkins
M, #154853, b. 5 October 1947, d. 11 August 2013
Parents
Biography
Edward Anthony Jenkins was born on 5 October 1947 in Clark Co. (probably), OH. He married Susan Ruth Homes on 30 June 1972 in Montgomery Co., OH. He died on 11 August 2013 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
JENKINS, Edward A. 65, of Springfield, courageously battled cancer for 3½ years and passed away in his residence surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 11, 2013. He was born to John and Annetta (Wagner) Jenkins on October 5, 1947. Ed was a loyal employee of the United States Postal Service, and retired after 42 years. He was also a proud United States Army Veteran, having served two tours in Vietnam. Ed was an extremely passionate and talented artist, whose most celebrated works include: stone sculpture, painting, drawing, and short-story and poetry writing. He was well-known for his good humor, compassion for others, extensive musical abilities, and profound love of life. A man of many talents, he was also an avid outdoorsman. This hobby led him to earn his Master Gardner Certification from The Ohio State University. He was buried in August 2013 in Glen Haven Memorial Park, New Carlisle, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #115415584.
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LeRoy Cydrus
M, #154856, b. 11 May 1917, d. 3 December 1997
Biography
LeRoy Cydrus was born on 11 May 1917 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH. He married
Erma Opal Wagoner, daughter of
Louis Napoleon Bonaparte Wagoner and
Florence Genevieve Pence, on 11 January 1936 in Indiana. LeRoy Cydrus died on 3 December 1997 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH. He was buried in December 1997 in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #37340107.
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Larry Dale Cydrus
M, #154857, b. 13 September 1936, d. 6 February 2020
Parents
Biography
Larry Dale Cydrus was born on 13 September 1936 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH. He married
Anita Lovely on 4 June 1960 in Clark Co., OH. He died on 6 February 2020
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
LARRY D. CYDRUS, 83, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday afternoon, February 6, 2020, following a brief illness. He was born in Springfield on September 13, 1936, the son of the late Leroy and Erma (Wagner) Cydrus.
Larry retired from Security National Bank following over 37 years of service. He was a member of the Springfield Kiwanis Club for over 50 years, receiving their Legion of Honor Award in 2017.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Anita L. (Lovely) Cydrus; son Dwight Christopher (Cherry) Cydrus; granddaughters, Lauren Cydrus and Erin (Antonio) Pallotta; and many family members and friends.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. Larry’s funeral service will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastors David DeHart and Alan Cain presiding. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the church of your choice.
He was buried in February 2020 in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #206906871.
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Anita Lovely
F, #154858, b. 16 June 1938, d. 6 October 2023
Biography
Anita Lovely was born on 16 June 1938 in Avawam, Perry Co., KY; daughter of Charles and Ruby (Feltner) Lovely. She married
Larry Dale Cydrus, son of
LeRoy Cydrus and
Erma Opal Wagoner, on 4 June 1960 in Clark Co., OH. Anita Lovely died on 6 October 2023 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH. She was buried in October 2023 in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #260392983.
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Crystal Irene Morris
F, #154859, b. 12 March 1921, d. 17 June 2011
Biography
Crystal Irene Morris was born on 12 March 1921 in Union Co., OH. She died on 17 June 2011 in West Liberty, Logan Co., OH,
Obituary -- Springfield News-Sun, Springfield, Ohio; Sunday, 19 JUN 2011 (via Findagrave.com):
WAGNER, Crystal Irene 90 formerly of East Liberty, passed away Friday June 17, 2011 at Green Hills Care Center West Liberty.
She was born March 12, 1921 in Union County, the daughter of Earl H. and Nellie Claire (Staley) Morris. She graduated from West Mansfield High School and Fredericks Beauty School of Springfield. She retired from Harding Machine Screw Company of East Liberty. Mrs. Wagner was a member and Sunday School Teacher at the East Liberty United Methodist Church. She was a member of the East Liberty Euchre Club, the Jolly Girls Club of East Liberty and enjoyed bowling with the Harding Team. She enjoyed many different crafts and cooking; but most of all, she will be remembered as a loving and caring wife, mom and grandma.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law David and (Jacquie) Wagner; daughters and sons-in-law Sandra F. and (J.D.) Smith, Janet Sue and (Frank) Bailey, Judith K. and (Butch) Lenhart, Rita J. and (Phil) Metz; sisters Virginia Stanley and June Roberts; brother Richard Morris; 11 grandchildren, numerous great and great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Horace D. in 2006 and daughter-in-law Jeraldine A. Wagner in 1988.
Memorial services will be held 12:00 noon Tuesday June 21, at Jennings Farley Funeral Home 5591 US Rt. 68 South West Liberty. Friends may call from 10:00 am until time of service. A reception will follow in Funeral Home Cafe reception area. Graveside committal services will be held 10:30 am Sat June 25 at Highland Memorial Cemetery.
She was buried in June 2011 in Highland Memorial Cemetery, West Liberty, Logan Co., OH, Findagrave #20176324.
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Amaleen Boyd
F, #154860, b. 7 June 1928, d. 5 March 2014
Biography
Amaleen Boyd was born on 7 June 1928 in Louisa, Lawrence Co., KY; daughter of James and Mary (Castle) Boyd. She died on 5 March 2014 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Amaleen Boyd Wagner, 85, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday morning, March 5, 2014 at the Springfield Masonic Community Pathways Center.
She was born in Louisa, Kentucky on June 7, 1928, the daughter of the late James and Mary (Castle) Boyd.
A life-long homemaker, Amaleen loved cooking and baking, playing cards and animals. She also loved to travel, especially to Yellowstone National Park and the Rocky Mountain West.
She is survived by a daughter, Vickie Wagner Auckerman of Springfield; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Patti Wagner, also of Springfield; a sister, Carnalee Graham Ehrle of Phoenix, Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orrin Wagner in 2000; a daughter, Dawn Wagner in 2012; and four brothers, Jim, Ed, Raymond, and Heskell Boyd.
Amaleen's funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday in the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home with Rev. Alan Cain officiating.
A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Springfield Masonic Community Pathways, 2655 W. National Rd., Springfield, OH 45504.
Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory.
She was buried in March 2014 in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #125918900.
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