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     Ramelle Simpson was born on 4 August 1902. She married Archie Little Shinn, son of Hoyle Melancthon Shinn and Beulah Jerome, circa 1924 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Ramelle Simpson suffered the death of her daughter, Mary Jerome Shinn on 23 June 1927 at Concord Hospital, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Ramelle (Simpson) Shinn and Archie Little Shinn lived in April 1930 at 42 N. Valley Street, Concord. Ramelle (Simpson) Shinn appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Archie Little Shinn at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 15 April. Archie L. Shinn was enumerated as the 27 year old head of household. Ramelle Shinn was enumerated as his 27 year old wife. Two sons were enumerated as James M. age six and William M. age eleven months. The family owned a radio and was paying $12 monthly rent. Her Social Security Number was 241-09-7528 issued before 1951 at North Carolina. Ramelle (Simpson) Shinn died in March 1969 at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland County, Virginia, at age 66.

     Mary Jerome Shinn was born on 12 August 1925 at Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Archie Little Shinn and Ramelle Simpson. Mary Jerome Shinn died on 23 June 1927 at Concord Hospital, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 1; at 7 p.m. after having suffered a skull fracture due to being hit by a car while playing in the street. She was buried on 25 June 1927 at Oakwood Cemetery, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; under the direction of Wilkinson's Funeral Home of Concord.

     William Marshall Shinn was born on 12 May 1929 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of Archie Little Shinn and Ramelle Simpson. William Marshall Shinn appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Archie Little Shinn at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age eleven months. William Marshall Shinn also went by the name of Billy Mike Shinn. He suffered the death of his father, Archie Little Shinn on 3 April 1966 at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. William Marshall Shinn suffered the death of his mother, Ramelle (Simpson) Shinn in March 1969 at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland County, Virginia. William Marshall Shinn died on 25 February 1988 at Westmoreland County, Virginia, at age 58.

     James McClanston Shinn was born on 3 April 1924 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of Archie Little Shinn and Ramelle Simpson. James McClanston Shinn also went by the name of Bo Shinn. He suffered the death of his sister, Mary Jerome Shinn on 23 June 1927 at Concord Hospital, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. James McClanston Shinn appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Archie Little Shinn at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age six and not yet attending school. James McClanston Shinn began military service on 18 June 1941 with the navy. He was attached to Hedron Fleet Air Wing and was awarded the American Defense Medal. He ended military service on 23 October 1945. He married Norma Jean Almond circa 1950 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. James McClanston Shinn suffered the death of his father, Archie Little Shinn on 3 April 1966 at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. James McClanston Shinn suffered the death of his mother, Ramelle (Simpson) Shinn in March 1969 at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland County, Virginia. James McClanston Shinn suffered the death of his brother, William Marshall Shinn on 25 February 1988 at Westmoreland County, Virginia. James McClanston Shinn was retired from Fieldcrest Cannon Mills. He was a farmer and rancher in 2006 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was a Methodist and a member of Kerr Street United Methodist Church. He lived in June 2006 at Mulberry Road, Concord, North Carolina.

James McClanston Shinn died on 30 June 2006 at Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 82; at his home. Funeral services were held on 5 July 2006 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; at 11 a.m, officiated by Rev. Lynn Cash. The family received friends after the service.

     Norma Jean Almond was born on 4 February 1927 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; the daughter of W.L. Almond and Myrtle L. Little. She married James McClanston Shinn, son of Archie Little Shinn and Ramelle Simpson, circa 1950 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Jean (Almond) Shinn died on 1 September 1999 at Northeast Medical Center, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 72. She was cremated in September 1999 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     Charles Douglas Eller was born circa 1930. He was employed by the University of Maryland as a police office at College Park, Prince George's County, Maryland.

Charles Douglas Eller died on 2 February 1995 at University Hospital, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Visitation was held on 4 February 1995 at Wilkinson Funeral Home, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services were held on 5 February 1995 at Wilkinson Funeral Home, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; at 2 p.m.

     Marie Elizabeth Barnhardt was born on 13 October 1909 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She married Olin Jerome Shinn, son of Hoyle Melancthon Shinn and Beulah Jerome, after 1930. Her Social Security Number was 240-52-5764 issued 1953 at North Carolina. Marie (Barnhardt) Shinn was a kindergarten teacher at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She and Olin Jerome Shinn lived in May 1963 at Concord, North Carolina. Marie (Barnhardt) Shinn was widowed with the death of her husband, Olin Jerome Shinn on 8 May 1963 at Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina. Marie (Barnhardt) Shinn died on 10 November 1999 at Kannapolis, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 90.

     William McCoy Shinn was born on 25 February 1913 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn and Hattie Mae Hahn. William McCoy Shinn appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age seven and he was attending school. William McCoy Shinn appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age sixteen, attending school and working as a farm laborer.

William McCoy Shinn married Elizabeth Jackson Mann. William McCoy Shinn began military service on 30 December 1942. He ended military service on 31 October 1945; when he was discharged from the army having served eleven months in foreign fields including France, Germany, Belgium and Holland. His duties included tank gunner and tank driver. He suffered the death of his father, Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn on 14 July 1967 at Stanfield, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. William McCoy Shinn suffered the death of his mother, Hattie Mae (Hahn) Shinn on 10 January 1974 at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. William McCoy Shinn married Geneva (Linker) Puckett. William McCoy Shinn and Geneva (Linker) Shinn lived in 1987 at 1094 South Union Street, Concord, North Carolina. William McCoy Shinn was widowed with the death of his wife, Geneva (Linker) Puckett Shinn on 18 July 2002 at Northeast Medical Center, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. William McCoy Shinn suffered the death of his brother, Ralph Gilbert Shinn on 21 December 2007 at Best of Care Assisted Living, Kannapolis, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. William McCoy Shinn held membership in as an "honorary life-member" at American Legion Post 51, Concord. He was a Methodist and a member of Center Grove United Methodist Church. He lived in January 2009 at 1094 Union Street South, Concord.

William McCoy Shinn died on 28 January 2009 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 95. Visitation was held on 30 January 2009 at Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services were held on 31 January 2009 at Center Grove United Methodist Church, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; at 11 a.m. officiated by the Rev. Alan Thompson and the Rev. Charlie Davis. He was buried at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; under the direction of Hartsell Funeral Home with "military graveside rites" performed by the Cabarrus County Veterans Honor Guard.

     Ralph Gilbert Shinn was born on 2 October 1915 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn and Hattie Mae Hahn. Ralph Gilbert Shinn appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age four years, nine months. Ralph Gilbert Shinn appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age fourteen, attending school and working as a farm laborer. Ralph Gilbert Shinn married Frances Rebecca Joyner on 23 December 1933. His Social Security Number was 241-05-3516 issued before 1951 at North Carolina. Ralph Gilbert Shinn suffered the death of his father, Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn on 14 July 1967 at Stanfield, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Ralph Gilbert Shinn suffered the death of his mother, Hattie Mae (Hahn) Shinn on 10 January 1974 at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Ralph Gilbert Shinn lived between 1994 and 2002 at 7351 Barrier Georgeville Road, Concord, North Carolina. He was widowed with the death of his wife, Frances (Joyner) Shinn on 1 June 1997 at Northeast Medical Center, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Ralph Gilbert Shinn was a utility contractor and after "retirement he helped his son at R.F. Shinn Construction" at Concord. He was a member of Pitts Baptist Church in Concord.

Ralph Gilbert Shinn died on 21 December 2007 at Best of Care Assisted Living, Kannapolis, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 92. Visitation was held on 23 December 2007 at Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord, from 2 till 4 p.m. Funeral services were held on 24 December 2007 at Pitts Baptist Church, Concord; at 2 p.m. with Pastor Scott Davis officiating. He was buried on 24 December 2007 at Howell's Baptist Church Cemetery, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; under the direction of Hartsell Funeral Home.

     Hattie Marie Shinn was born on 19 October 1921 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn and Hattie Mae Hahn. Hattie Marie Shinn appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her father, Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age ten, attending school and working as a farm laborer.

Hattie Marie Shinn married Ben Burleson Black Sr. Marie (Shinn) Black suffered the death of her father, Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn on 14 July 1967 at Stanfield, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Marie (Shinn) Black was employed by a hosiery mill finishing department in 1970 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. In May 1970 she was diagnosed with Hodkins disease. She and Ben Burleson Black Sr lived in September 1970 at Rt. 2, Stanfield, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Hattie Marie Black was hospitalized in September 1970 with septicemia.

Marie (Shinn) Black died on 22 September 1970 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, at age 48; at 2:25 p.m. She was buried on 24 September 1970 at Center Grove United Methodist Cemetery, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; under the direction of Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord.

     Ben Burleson Black Sr was born on 16 December 1922 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; the son of William "Bill" Black and Martha Dora Black. He was employed by the Hugh Grey Hosiery Company when he registered for the WWII draft in 1942 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. "Ben served honorably in the U.S. Navy in World War II in the South Pacific aboard the LCI 726 and LST 274. He participated in the Saipan, Marianas, Tinian and Palau Landings as well as the landing at Kwajalein in 1944." He married Hattie Marie Shinn, daughter of Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn and Hattie Mae Hahn. Ben Burleson Black Sr and Marie (Shinn) Black lived in September 1970 at Rt. 2, Stanfield, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Ben Burleson Black Sr was widowed with the death of his wife, Marie (Shinn) Black on 22 September 1970 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina.

Ben Burleson Black Sr was employed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and retired as the Cabarrus County Highway Maintenance Supervisor. after 40 years of service.

Ben Burleson Black Sr died on 9 January 2010 at CMC-Northeast, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 87; after a brief illness. Visitation was held on 11 January 2010 at Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services were held on 12 January 2010 at Center Grove United Methodist Church, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Alan Thompson officiating. He was buried on 12 January 2010 at Center Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     Odessa Lucille Shinn was born on 28 September 1908 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn and Hattie Mae Hahn. Odessa Lucille Shinn appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her father, Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age one year, five months. Odessa Lucille Shinn appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her father, Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age eleven and she was attending school. Odessa Lucille Shinn married David Franklin Hough circa 1927. Odessa Lucille (Shinn) Hough appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her father, Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age 21 with her 23 year old husband Frank and sons, Eugen age 23 months and Edward age 3 months. Her Social Security Number was 237-32-2246 issued before 1951 at North Carolina. Odessa Lucille (Shinn) Hough suffered the death of her father, Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn on 14 July 1967 at Stanfield, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Odessa Lucille (Shinn) Hough suffered the death of her mother, Hattie Mae (Hahn) Shinn on 10 January 1974 at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Odessa Lucille (Shinn) Hough was widowed with the death of her husband, David Franklin Hough on 5 August 1986 at Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Odessa Lucille (Shinn) Hough lived in April 1998 at 7420 Barrier Georgeville Road, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Lucille Shinn Hough was hospitalized in April 1998 with "pneumonia due to streptococcus."

Odessa Lucille (Shinn) Hough died on 21 April 1998 at Northeast Medical Center, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 89. Visitation was held on 23 April 1998 at Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord, from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services were held on 24 April 1998 at Center Grove United Methodist Church, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; at 4 p.m. She was buried on 24 April 1998 at Center Grove United Methodist Cemetery, Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     David Franklin Hough was born on 22 April 1907 at North Carolina. He married Odessa Lucille Shinn, daughter of Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn and Hattie Mae Hahn, circa 1927. David Franklin Hough appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father-in-law, Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age 23 and working as a farm laborer. Enumerated with him were his 21 year old wife, Lucille and sons Eugen age 23 months and Edward age 3 months. His Social Security Number was 244-03-2182 issued before 1951 at North Carolina. David Franklin Hough died on 5 August 1986 at Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 79. He was buried at Center Grove United Methodist Cemetery, Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     Harry Edward Hough was born on 27 December 1929 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of David Franklin Hough and Odessa Lucille Shinn. Harry Edward Hough appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his grandfather, Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age 3 months with his brother Eugen age 23 months and his parents, Frank and Lucille Hough. Harry Hough entered the Polio Hospital about 15 July 1948 suffering from congestive heart failure and acute poliomyelitis. Harry Edward Hough died on 19 July 1948 at Polio Hospital, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, at age 18. He was buried at Center Grove United Methodist Cemetery, Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     Frances Rebecca Joyner was born on 15 October 1919 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She married Ralph Gilbert Shinn, son of Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn and Hattie Mae Hahn, on 23 December 1933. Her Social Security Number was 237-24-3329 issued before 1951 at North Carolina.

Frances (Joyner) Shinn died on 1 June 1997 at Northeast Medical Center, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 77. Funeral services were held on 3 June 1997 at First Assembly Worship Center, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; at 2 p.m. with arrangements by Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord. She was buried at Howell's Baptist Church Cemetery, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     Elizabeth Jackson Mann was born on 16 January 1918. She married William McCoy Shinn, son of Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn and Hattie Mae Hahn. Her Social Security Number was 242-01-3061 issued before 1951 at North Carolina. Elizabeth (Mann) Shinn died on 24 November 1977 at Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 59.

     Geneva Rebecca Linker was born on 16 October 1913 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; the daughter of E.J. Linker and Nora Stowe. She married Alfred Lee Puckett circa 1929 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Alfred Lee Puckett and Geneva Rebecca Linker had at least three children. The obituary of Geneva's second husband William McCoy Shinn, listed three stepdaughters as Peggy Hinson, Betty Riley and Carol Rebbert - all living in Concord. Her Social Security Number was 237-32-8248 issued before 1951 at North Carolina. Geneva (Linker) Puckett and Alfred Lee Puckett lived in January 1973 at 1094 Union Street South, Concord. Geneva (Linker) Puckett was widowed with the death of her husband, Alfred Lee Puckett on 8 January 1973 at 1094 Union Street South, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Geneva (Linker) Puckett married William McCoy Shinn, son of Thomas Franklin "Frank" Shinn and Hattie Mae Hahn. Geneva (Linker) Shinn and William McCoy Shinn lived in 1987 at 1094 South Union Street, Concord, North Carolina.

Geneva (Linker) Puckett Shinn died on 18 July 2002 at Northeast Medical Center, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 88. Funeral services were held on 20 July 2002 at Center United Methodist Church, Concord; at 11 a.m. with arrangements by Wilkinson Funeral Home. She was buried at Center United Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; sharing a marker with her first husband Alfred Lee Puckett.

     Alfred Lee Puckett was born on 11 July 1906 at Gaston County, North Carolina; the son of Harvey P. Puckett and Laura Richards. He married Geneva Rebecca Linker circa 1929 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Alfred Lee Puckett and Geneva Rebecca Linker had at least three children. The obituary of Geneva's second husband William McCoy Shinn, listed three stepdaughters as Peggy Hinson, Betty Riley and Carol Rebbert - all living in Concord. Alfred Lee Puckett and Geneva (Linker) Puckett lived in January 1973 at 1094 Union Street South, Concord. Alfred Lee Puckett died on 8 January 1973 at 1094 Union Street South, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 66; at 6 p.m. He was buried at Center United Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     Henry Brady Trull was born on 24 October 1891 at Union County, North Carolina. He married Margaret Elizabeth Jerome, daughter of James Robert Jerome and Elizabeth Amelia Shinn, in 1916 at Union County, North Carolina. Henry Brady Trull and Margaret (Jerome) Trull lived in January 1917 at 201 S. McDowell, Charlotte, North Carolina. Henry Brady Trull was a grocery clerk working for R.D. James in June 1917 at 801 N. Brevard Street, Charlotte. He registered for the World War I draft on 5 June 1917 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and was described as being tall and of medium build with blue eyes and hair that was "turning gray." He was listed as the sole support for his father and his wife. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina; enumerated 7 January. Bradie H. Trull was enumerated as head of household and a 25 year old dry goods salesman working for himself. Margaret E. Trull was enumerated as age 23. One daughter was enumerated as ten month old Elizabeth Trull. He was the manager of a department store in April 1930 at Anderson, North Carolina. He and Margaret (Jerome) Trull lived in April 1930 at 815 East River Street, Anderson, Anderson County, North Carolina. Henry Brady Trull appeared on the census of 1930 at Anderson County, South Carolina; enumerated 5 April. H. Brady Trull was enumerated as the 38 year old head of household. Margaret Trull was enumerated as his 32 year old wife. They had been married about 14 years. One daughter was enumerated as Margaret Trull age eleven. He died before 1986; as his wife Margaret was listed as a widow at the time of her death.

     Elizabeth Jerome Trull was born on 5 March 1919 at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Henry Brady Trull and Margaret Elizabeth Jerome. Elizabeth Jerome Trull appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her father, Henry Brady Trull at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, as age ten months. Elizabeth Jerome Trull lived with her parents, Henry Brady Trull and Margaret (Jerome) Trull in April 1930 at 815 East River Street, Anderson, Anderson County, North Carolina. Elizabeth Jerome Trull appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her father, Henry Brady Trull at Anderson County, South Carolina, as age eleven and attending school.

Elizabeth Jerome Trull married Joseph Cleveland Edmondson Jr in 1939 at Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina. Elizabeth Jerome Trull was also known as Lib (Trull) Edmondson. Joe and Lib Edmondson "opened a janitorial supple company in Columbia, S.C." Her Social Security Number was 248-03-6994 issued before 1951 at South Carolina. After their retirement Joe and Lib Edmondson "traveled extensively in their Airstream and lived in Blowing Rock, Boone and Linville in the spring, summer and fall and in Florida in the winter." She suffered the death of her mother, Margaret (Jerome) Trull on 12 October 1986 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. Elizabeth (Trull) Edmondson was widowed with the death of her husband, Joseph Cleveland Edmondson Jr on 18 December 1994 at Lakeland, Polk County, Florida. Lib (Trull) Edmondson lived circa 1995 at Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. While living at Arbor Acres she was "active in the Sharps and Flats, Circle 17, a Bible study group, and was on the cookbook committee." She was "an avid bridge player, she also played golf in her younger days." She was a Methodist. She held membership in Centenary United Methodist Church at Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Lib Edmondson "was a teacher of the Clay-Chandler Class at Centenary United Methodist Church." She also "took the Disciple Bible Series and Christian Disciple with the Rev. Jack Yarborough and his wife, Sylvia." She held membership in "Chapter P of PEO, an international philanthropic and educational organization at Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Elizabeth (Trull) Edmondson died on 8 December 2007 at Fitzgerald Health Care Center of Arbor Acres, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, at age 88. Memorial services were held on 12 December 2007 at Arbor Acres Fellowship Hall, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina; at 11 a.m. She was buried on 13 December 2007 at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina; with graveside services at 11 a.m., under the direction of Salem Funeral Home of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

     Joseph Cleveland Edmondson Jr was born on 18 March 1912 at Guilford County, North Carolina; the son of Joseph C. Edmondson. He married Elizabeth Jerome Trull, daughter of Henry Brady Trull and Margaret Elizabeth Jerome, in 1939 at Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina. Joe and Lib Edmondson "opened a janitorial supple company in Columbia, S.C." His Social Security Number was 243-07-8764 issued before 1951 at North Carolina. After their retirement Joe and Lib Edmondson "traveled extensively in their Airstream and lived in Blowing Rock, Boone and Linville in the spring, summer and fall and in Florida in the winter." Joseph Cleveland Edmondson Jr died on 18 December 1994 at Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, at age 82.

     Zelma Love was born on 28 January 1903 at Stanly County, North Carolina; the daughter of Hartley Pinkney Love. She married Brooks Jerome, son of James Robert Jerome and Elizabeth Amelia Shinn, on 25 October 1922. Zelma (Love) Jerome and Brooks Jerome appeared on the census of 1930 at Stanly County, North Carolina; enumerated 16 April. Brook Jerome was enumerated as the 34 year old head of household, a clergyman and a veteran of World War I. Zelma Jerome was enumerated as his 27 year old wife and a teacher in a public school. They owned their home valued at $3,000. Her Social Security Number was 237-58-2862 issued 1955 at North Carolina. Zelma (Love) Jerome and Brooks Jerome lived in January 1962 at Stanfield, Stanly County, North Carolina. Zelma (Love) Jerome was widowed with the death of her husband, Brooks Jerome on 23 January 1962 at Stanfield, Stanly County, North Carolina. Zelma (Love) Jerome lived in October 1982 at Stanly County, North Carolina. She died on 5 October 1982 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, at age 79.

     Nancy "Nannie" Albertine Joyner was born on 7 December 1879 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Thomas D. Joyner and Margaret Sellers McCurdy. Nancy "Nannie" Albertine Joyner appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of her father, Thomas D. Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age six months. Nancy "Nannie" Albertine Joyner appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her father, Thomas D. Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age 29, married once for ten years with no children. She was working as a laborer on the home farm. Nancy "Nannie" Albertine Joyner appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her father, Thomas D. Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as a 40 year old single woman with no occupation. Nancy "Nannie" Albertine Joyner appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her father, Thomas D. Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as Nannie age 50, single and working at home as a seamstress. On her death certificate Nannie was listed as never married by the informant Norris Joyner, nephew of the deceased. However the death certificate also shows a word that appears to be "divorced" marked out. Nannie was enumerated on the 1910 census as married for ten years with no children but was living in her father's household with no husband enumerated. Sisters Nannie and Sarah Elizabeth Joyner died on the same day and were buried on the same day in the same cemetery.

Nancy "Nannie" Albertine Joyner died on 20 September 1968 at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 88; at 9:55 p.m. of heart failure. She was buried on 22 September 1968 at Howell's Baptist Church Cemetery, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; under the direction of Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland, North Carolina.

     Jacob Goodman Joyner was born on 6 May 1887 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of Thomas D. Joyner and Margaret Sellers McCurdy. Jacob Goodman Joyner appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his father, Thomas D. Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age thirteen, working as a farm laborer and had attended school for three months. Jacob Goodman Joyner appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, Thomas D. Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as a 22 year old single laborer on the home farm. Jacob Goodman Joyner registered for the World War I draft on 5 June 1917 at Precinct No. 13, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, stating he single and had a dependant father and mother. He was described as being of medium height and build with brown eyes and black hair on 5 June 1917. He appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, Thomas D. Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as a 32 year old farmer. The Thomas Joyner household including his son Jacob Goodman Joyner was enumerated next to the household of his younger son, John McCurdy Joyner on the 1920 census. Each man was working on his own account on his own farm. Thomas owned his general farm free of mortgage and it was listed as number 161 on the farm schedule. Jacob's cotton and corn farm was listed as number 162 and John's rented general farm was listed as number 163 on the farm schedule. All three farms were located on a "country road to Bost Mill." Jacob Goodman Joyner appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Thomas D. Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as Jake age 35, single and a farmer. The households of Thomas Joyner and his son John were enumerated together again on the 1930 census. Jacob Joyner was again a member of his father's household. Their farms were listed on the farm schedule as number 75 for Jacob, 76 for Thomas and 78 for John. His Social Security Number was 245-38-3977 issued before 1951 at North Carolina. Jacob Goodman Joyner never married.

Jacob Goodman Joyner died on 18 July 1967 at Timrick Nursing Home, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 80; at 5:45 p.m. of pneumonia. He was buried on 20 July 1967 at Howell's Baptist Church Cemetery, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; under the direction of Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland, North Carolina.

     Sarah Elizabeth Joyner was born on 4 March 1890 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Thomas D. Joyner and Margaret Sellers McCurdy. Sarah Elizabeth Joyner appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of her father, Thomas D. Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age ten and had attended school for three months. Sarah Elizabeth Joyner appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her father, Thomas D. Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as a 20 year old laborer on the home farm and she was attending school. Sarah Elizabeth Joyner appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her father, Thomas D. Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as Lizzie age 38, single and working as a spooler at a cotton mill. Sarah Elizabeth Joyner was a knitter in a hosiery mill at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Her Social Security Number was 238-10-5522 issued before 1951 at North Carolina. Sarah Elizabeth Joyner never married. Sisters Nannie and Sarah Elizabeth Joyner died on the same day and were buried on the same day in the same cemetery.

Sarah Elizabeth Joyner died on 20 September 1968 at Timrick Nursing Home, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 78; at 3:25 p.m. of pneumonia. She was buried on 22 September 1968 at Howell's Baptist Church Cemetery, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; under the direction of Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland, North Carolina.

     John McCurdy Joyner was born on 13 February 1893 at No. 10 Township, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of Thomas D. Joyner and Margaret Sellers McCurdy. John McCurdy Joyner appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his father, Thomas D. Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age seven and had attended school for three months. John McCurdy Joyner appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, Thomas D. Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as a 17 year old laborer on the home farm and he was attending school. John McCurdy Joyner married Lula V. Layton circa 1915. John McCurdy Joyner registered for the World War I draft on 5 June 1917 at Precinct No. 10, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, stating he had a dependant wife and child. He was described as being of medium height and buildwith dark hair and eyes on 6 June 1917. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 29 January. John M. Joyner was enumerated as the 26 year old head of household. Lula V. Joyner was enumerated as his 22 year old wife. Two daughters were enumerated as 3 year old Foy M. and 13 month old Zenobia. The Thomas Joyner household including his son Jacob Goodman Joyner was enumerated next to the household of his younger son, John McCurdy Joyner on the 1920 census. Each man was working on his own account on his own farm. Thomas owned his general farm free of mortgage and it was listed as number 161 on the farm schedule. Jacob's cotton and corn farm was listed as number 162 and John's rented general farm was listed as number 163 on the farm schedule. All three farms were located on a "country road to Bost Mill." He appeared on the census of 1930 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 8 April. John Joyner was enumerated as the 38 year old head of household and was renting the family's home. Lula Joyner was enumerated as his wife. Five Joyner children were enumerated as Foy age thirteen, Adell age eleven, Frank age eight, Lether age four and Archie age two. Foy, Adell and Frank were attending school. The households of Thomas Joyner and his son John were enumerated together again on the 1930 census. Jacob Joyner was again a member of his father's household. Their farms were listed on the farm schedule as number 75 for Jacob, 76 for Thomas and 78 for John. His Social Security Number was 245-38-3976 issued before 1951 at North Carolina. He was a retired farmer in 1966 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

John McCurdy Joyner died on 13 June 1966 at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, at age 73; at 7:15 p.m. He was buried on 15 June 1966 at Howell's Baptist Church Cemetery, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; under the direction of Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland, North Carolina.

     Lula V. Layton was born on 13 July 1897. She married John McCurdy Joyner, son of Thomas D. Joyner and Margaret Sellers McCurdy, circa 1915. Lula (Layton) Joyner appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of John McCurdy Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 29 January. John M. Joyner was enumerated as the 26 year old head of household. Lula V. Joyner was enumerated as his 22 year old wife. Two daughters were enumerated as 3 year old Foy M. and 13 month old Zenobia. Lula (Layton) Joyner appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of John McCurdy Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 8 April. John Joyner was enumerated as the 38 year old head of household and was renting the family's home. Lula Joyner was enumerated as his wife. Five Joyner children were enumerated as Foy age thirteen, Adell age eleven, Frank age eight, Lether age four and Archie age two. Foy, Adell and Frank were attending school. Lula (Layton) Joyner was widowed with the death of her husband, John McCurdy Joyner on 13 June 1966 at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Her Social Security Number was 241-11-8729 issued 1973 at North Carolina.

Lula (Layton) Joyner died on 3 November 1993 at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 96. Visitation was held on 4 November 1993 at Hartsell Funeral Home, Midland, North Carolina, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services were held on 5 November 1993 at Howell's Baptist Church, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; at 2 p.m. She was buried at Howell's Baptist Church Cemetery, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     Foy Missouri Joyner was born on 10 December 1916 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of John McCurdy Joyner and Lula V. Layton. Foy Missouri Joyner appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her father, John McCurdy Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as three years old. Foy Missouri Joyner appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her father, John McCurdy Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age thirteen and attending school. Foy Missouri Joyner was graduated in 1938; from te Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing. Her Social Security Number was 237-22-2155 issued before 1951 at North Carolina. In 1974 Presbyterian Hospital awarded Foy Kelly a pin for excellence in nursing. She lived in 1993 at 2633 Laburnum Avenue, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was a Presbyterian and a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and its Covenant Bible class. She held membership in "the Eastern Star chapter of Temple Masonic Lodge and Arthritis Patient Services."

Foy Missouri (Joyner) Kelly died on 10 October 1994 at Brian Center, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, at age 77. Visitation was held on 12 October 1994 at Harry and Bryant Funeral Home, Charlotte, from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services were held on 13 October 1994 at Harry and Bryant Funeral Home, Charlotte; at 11 a.m. She was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

     Zenolia Adele Joyner was born on 4 November 1918 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of John McCurdy Joyner and Lula V. Layton. Zenolia Adele Joyner appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her father, John McCurdy Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as thirteen months old. Zenolia Adele Joyner appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her father, John McCurdy Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as Adell, an eleven year old male who was attending school. Zenolia Adele Joyner married Helton Blair Polk at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Her Social Security Number was 245-10-9262 issued before 1951 at North Carolina. Adele (Joyner) Polk and Helton Blair Polk lived in 1992 at 3161 Poplar Tent Road, Concord.

Zenolia Adele (Joyner) Polk died on 7 January 2006 at Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 87. Visitation was held on 9 January 2006 at Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord, from 4-6 p.m. Funeral services were held on 10 January 2006 at McGill Baptist Church, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; at 2 p.m. She was buried on 10 January 2006 at Carolina Memorial Park, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; under the direction of Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord.

     John Franklin Joyner was born on 13 July 1921 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of John McCurdy Joyner and Lula V. Layton. John Franklin Joyner appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, John McCurdy Joyner at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as Frank age eight and attending school. John Franklin Joyner married Martha Mae Green circa 1940 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. "He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, 1944-1946." His Social Security Number was 239-24-0960 issued before 1951 at North Carolina. He was retired from Wesor-Jerald of Harrisburg where he worked as a machinist.

John Franklin Joyner died on 13 April 2002 at Five Oaks Nursing Center, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 80. Visitation was held on 15 April 2002 at Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services were held on 16 April 2002 at Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church; at 11 a.m. He was buried on 16 April 2002 at Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; under the direction of Hartsell Funeral Home.