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Click here to view profile Mary Frances Singleton September 27th 1872 – February 6th 1950 L to R: Mary Frances and her husband, Alexander Livingston Mary Frances Livingston in Norwood NC Early Life Father: Henry Singleton Mother : Elizabeth Hogan ________________ _______ Husband : Alexander Livingston Children : Fannie Mae Livingston , William Harrison Livingston, Carson Livingston, Betty Livingston, Lemuel Sears Livingston, Lillie Jane Livingston, James Thomas Livingston Mary Frances Singleton was born on Septermber 27th, 1872 to Henry Singleton and Elizabeth Hogan. She grew up and spent most of her life in Montgomery County, North Carolina and had 6 siblings. On January 5th, 1890, she married Alexander Livingston. They had seven children together: Fannie Mae Livingston (born 1893), William Harrison Livingston (born 1895), Carson Livingston (born 1898), Betty Livingston (born 1903), Lemuel Sears Livingston (1907), Lillie Jane Livingston (born 1910), and James Thomas Livingston (born 1913). Alexander was a farmer and Mary Frances took care of the cooking and raising the children. She lived at Capelsie in Troy with her family, up until 1927, when they moved to Norwood, North Carolina. L to R: Annie, Lillie Mae, Fannie Mae (holding baby Erion), George Richardson, James Thomas, Betty (holding baby Frances), Nancy Jane Morton (Neighbor), Mary Frances Singleton, Abbie Gale Singleton, Alexander Livingston Early Life Mary Frances Singleton was known as "Granny" to many of her family in her later years. She was known to always wear a bonnet and an apron. She also always had snuff in her mouth. On Febuary 6th, 1950, Mary Frances died of an intracranial hemorrhage due to Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease. She had a previous hemorrhage one year prior. She is buried at Norwood Cemetery with her husband, Alexander. Mary Frances Livingston's funeral in Norwood

Click here to view profile Robert Lee Meeler September 13th 1923 – June 19th 2018 Robert Lee Meeler was born September 13, 1923 in Banks County, GA. He was the third child of Etta Davis Meeler and James Meeler. His father passed away when he was five years old so his early years were spent working on the farm. He was drafted into the army in 1943 and remained there until 1975. He married Ina Wiley in 1947. They had two children, Carol and David. He married Teresa Sternes in 1971. Robert Meeler passed away on June 19th, 2018 and is buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Augusta, Georgia. Father : James Meeler Mother : Etta Davis ______________________ Brother: Charlie Meeler Sisters : Odell Meeler , Elsie Meeler Half Brother : John Henry Deaton , Jake Deaton , Harve Deaton ______________________ First Wife : Catherine Ina Wiley Children : Carole Elaine Meeler, David Meeler Top Row (L to R): Charlie Meeler, Robert Meeler Bottom Row (L to R): Etta Meeler, Elsie Meeler, Odell Meeler Top (L to R): Harve, John Henry Middle (L to R): Etta, Elsie, Odell Bottom (L to R): Robert, Charlie L to R: Harve Deaton, Bertie Mae Ausburn , Odell Meeler, Robert Meeler, Charlie Meeler L to R: Verner Looney, Edwin Looney, Lee Looney, Reggie Wade, Robert Meeler, Carole Meeler, Odell Meeler, E.C. Gerrell, Ina Wiley L to R: Odell and Robert Meeler Robert Meeler and Carrie Deaton Robert Meeler and wife Ina L to R: Earl Deaton, Ernest Lee Deaton, Robert Meeler, Daniel Deaton, Jacob Leander Deaton L to R: Harve Deaton, Dauphine Deaton, Robert Meeler L to R: Elsie, Odell, Etta, Robert L to R: Robert and Etta Meele

Click here to view profile John Starlin Deaton October 1865 – February 1908 John Starlin Deaton was born to Eliza Cantrell and an unknown father in Towns County, Georgia. Eliza gave John the last name "Deyton" in honor of her deceased husband, Joab M Deyton, who had died on July 22nd 1862, while in the service with Company D, of the 24th Regiment, of the Georgia Volunteers (CSA). Joab died of Fever in the hospital located in Richmond, Virginia. It is unknown who John's father at the time of me writing this, but hopefully the answer will become clear through a lot of DNA testing. (NOTICE: the spelling of Deaton varied throughout John Starlin's life, it is someitmes spelled "Deaton", "Deyton" or "Dayton") John Starlin had 3 half siblings, Silas L. Dayton born in 1861 who lived with his paternal grandparents after his father, Joab, died in Civil War. A sister named Martha Ann Deaton who was born in 1870. Her father was Jeremiah Marion Osborn. And another brother named James Wesley Dayton born in 1873. His father was Wyle Trusty. Father: Unknown Mother : Eliza Cantrell Half Brothers : Silas Dayton, James Wesley Dayton Half Sisters : Martha Ann Deyton ____________________ First Wife : R.L. Murphy Second Wife : Leutica Carver Children : Reuben Deaton , David Deaton , Isaac Deaton , Robert Lee Deaton Third Wife : Etta Icie Davis Ch ildren : Jo hn Henry Deaton , Jacob Leander Deaton , Harve Wesley Deaton Photographic enlargement of John Starlin Deaton Towns County, Georiga John Starlin Deyton grew up living with his mother Eliza Cantrell, grandmother Martha Cantrell, and sister Martha Ann Deyton. Who are all listed with him in the 1870 census. In 1880, John Starlin Deyton was living with his Eliza, Martha Ann, and James Wesley Dayton. Based on compiled marriages records in Towns County, Georgia. John Starlin married "R.L. Murphy" on March 21st 1886. Nothing is known about R.L. Murphy but the marriage apparently did not last long as John Starlin soon moved to Robbinsville, North Carolina sometime between 1886 and 1891. Click Here to View Records of Towns County, Georgia Marriages 1855-1900 Living in North Carolina John Starlin Deaton was prone to fighting and drinking, he was often known as "Fighting John Deaton", he was considered the strongest man in two different counties. It is said that he helped build the second ever courthouse in Robbinsville, NC and got into a fight with another worker. This made him the first case trialed in the new courthouse. A story told by Farley Deaton: (Grandson of John Starlin Deaton) John once made a bet in which his friends said they would give him a dollar for every foot he carried a metal railroad track. He ended up carrying it twenty feet and made twenty dollars. This is equivalent to over 700 dollars in 2023. Farley also told me that John Starlin was so strong that he picked up a giant concrete stone and moved it all by himself while working on the courthouse, leaving everyone in awe. This is a picture of the second courthouse in Robbinsville, North Carolina shortly after completion in 1895. It is unknown if John is in the picture or not. Second Marriage On August 8th, 1891, John Starlin Deaton married Leutica Candis Carver in Robbinsville, North Carolina. They were married by Justice of the Peace, TJ Wakefield. Witnesses were William Carpenter, R.L. Carver, and Elizabeth Carver. Through the marriage, John Starlin received two new stepchildren. Etta and Cena Davis, who were the children of Leutica and James Davis of Robbinsville. John and Tishie had four boys together. On April 28th 1891, Reuben Deaton. On November 25th 1894, David Deaton. On July 10th 1897, Isaac Deaton. On December 31st 1899, Robert Lee Deaton. Then in December of 1900, it is suspected that Leuticia died during childbirth, as she is buried in Lone Oak Cemetery with an "Infant Deyton" beside her. Justice of the Peace: Thomas Jefferson Wakefield The fate of John Starlin's step daughter Cena, is currently unknown. Is is suspected that she died sometime between 1900-1908. She was listed in the 1900 census and then suddenly disappears from all records with no named headstone. Mysterious Disappearnce of Cena Headstone of "Infant of John & Leutica Deyton" Headstone of Leuticia Deyton Third Marriage On December 23rd 1902, John Starlin married his stepdaughter, Etta Icie Davis. They were married by Justice of the Peace, W.M. Flemming. Witnesses were C.M. Pittman, B.C. Deyton, and John Deyton. They had their first child on February 14th 1902, John Henry Deaton. During a trip to the Graham County courthouse, I received John Henry's Delayed Birth Certificate. He had gone back to Robbinsville to obtain a birth certificate in 1943. It says the doctor that delivered the child was S.F. Howell. Dr Swinfield F Howell making his rounds Delayed Birth Certificate of John Henry Deaton On March 8th 1904, John Starlin and Etta had their second son together, Jacob Leander Deaton. On November 14th 1907, the youngest son of John Starlin and Etta was born Harve Wesley Deaton. Killing of John Starlin Deaton It is belived that John Starlin was shot and killed by his cousin, Grayson Garrett, near Hanging Dog, North Carolina. The story goes, "While clearing logs off a new ground with his son, Isaac, John Starlin was ambushed from behind and shot in the back of the head. Isaac Deaton followed the river all the way to Tellico Plains, TN to get help. He walked 13 miles and did not arrive until 7pm that night. When they returned it was too late and John Starlin Deaton had passed away." For a long time, no one knew who the killer of John Starlin Deaton was. One day, Isaac's son, Jurlon Deaton, was in the hospital. A nurse came into his room with tears in her eyes and confessed that her uncle, Grayson Garrett, had killed John Starlin. Apparently, Garrett was a good friend of John Starlin's. Garrett wanted a man killed in Georgia and one of Garrett's friends wanted to John Starling killed, so Garrett killed John Starlin and the friend of Garrett, killed the man in Georgia for him in return. John Starlin Deaton is buried in the Garrett Cemetery. He is understood to be one of the first people buried here. His original headstone was falling apart so it was replaced with a new headstone in the late 1990s or early 2000s. In a book called Coker Creek by Fred Brown, the author talks about Grayson Garrett and his life as an outlaw. He went to prison for killing another man. The author also mentions that stories were passed down that Grayson Garrett had also killed his cousin (he couldn't remember the cousins name), which would be John Starlin Deaton. Second Headstone of John Starlin Deaton in August 2023 First Headstone of John Starlin Deaton Picture from Coker Creek Book by Fred Brown William Grayson Garrett John Starlin's wife, Etta, packed up everything they owned onto a cart pulled by an ox to take her and her children all the way to Towns County, Georgia. Etta's half brothers, David and Robert Lee Deaton went with them too. They had to camp out over an open fire, while it tooks months to arrive in Georgia. They were welcomed by John Starlin's sister, Martha Ann Wheeler. Whom they lived with for a while until moving to Banks County, Georgia. It is understood that Etta did not talk about John Starlin in her later years. There is only one picture that exists of John Starlin, that my great grandfather, Harve Deaton, kept in his house for as long as he lived. This original picture and frame is now in my possession. It is a photographic enlargement that was retouched with artist’s crayon (circa ≈1900). Polaroid picture believed to have been taken sometime in the late 50s of the original photographic enlargement of John Starlin Deaton Half Sister of John Starlin Deaton, Martha Ann Deyton Wheeler All Census Records

Click here to view profile Eliza Cantrell October 1838 – around 1897 Eliza Cantrell was born in 1838 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was the daughter of William Lanceford Cantrell and Martha Patsy (Cantwell) Cantrell. Little is known about Eliza. Eliza was married to Joab M. Deyton/Dayton/Deaton on or about 22 March 1860. Her husband, Joab M. Deyton died on 22 July 1862 while in the service with Company D, of the 24th Regiment, of the Georgia Volunteers (CSA). He died of Fever in the hospital located in Richmond Virginia. He is listed as Joal M. Dayton on the CSA military roster. Eliza received a pension from the Widows' Pension in the State of Georgia from 1891-1897. Eliza had four children total: Silas L. Dayton born 1861 (Lived with his paternal grandparents after father died in Civil War). John Starlin Deaton born 1868 (Headstone is incorrect) and father is unknown. Martha Ann Deaton Wheeler born 1870 (Death Certificate says 1869) and father was Jeremiah Marion Osborn. James Wesley Dayton born 1873 and father was Wyle Trusty. The 1870 Census for Towns County Georgia shows Eliza living with her mother, Martha Patsy Cantrell, with three children in the house: Francis 13 years, John S. 3 years, and Martha A.E. 9 months. The same census shows Silas living in the household of John and Sarah Deaton, who were parents to Joab M. Deyton. The 1880 Census for Towns County Georgia shows Elizer Denton as head of household with three children in the house: John S. 13 years, Martha A. 10 years, and James W. 6 years. No mention of Eliza Cantrell Deyton/Denton/Deaton can be found in the Census of 1900. It is presumed she passed away sometime between 1897, the last recorded year of her receiving a Widows' Pension, and 1900 when the Census was taken. Eliza's parents and some siblings are reported to be buried in the Upper Hightower Cemetery, Hiawassee, Towns County, Georgia. It is believed by the Towns County Historical Society, Eliza is also buried in the same cemetery, but no record of her burial there can be found. Most probably one of the graves with crumbled headstones. Fa ther: William Lanceford Cantrell Mother : Martha Patsy Cantwell _______________________ Husband: Joab Dayton Children : Silas Dayton Children with unknown father: John Starlin Deaton Children with Jeremiah Marion Osborn : Martha Ann Deyton Children with Wyle Trusty : James Wesley Dayton _______________________ All Census Records

Click here to view profile Leutica Candis Carver November 1868 – December 1900 Leutica Carver was born in November of 1868. She was the daughter of Azor Carver and Lucinda Duncan. Leutica had two children with James Davis, Etta and Cena. To my knowledge, they were never married. Etta Davis always told her son, Robert Meeler, that she was raised by her grandparents. If we had access to the census records of 1890 we quite possibly would have a record of this but those census records were destroyed by fire. In the census of 1900 in Graham County, NC, Etta and Cena were listed living with John and "Tishie" Deaton and were listed as daughters. Leutica's parents both died in 1900. Fa ther: Azor Carver Mother : Lucinda Duncan _______________________ Children with James Davis : Etta D avis , Cena Davis Husband : John Starlin Deaton Children : Reuben Deaton , David Deaton , Isaac Deaton , Robert Lee Deaton _______________________ Marriage On August 8th, 1891, Leutica Candis Carver married John Starlin Deaton in Robbinsville, North Carolina. They were married by Justice of the Peace, TJ Wakefield. Witnesses were William Carpenter, R.L. Carver, and Elizabeth Carver. Through the marriage, John Starlin received two new stepchildren. Etta and Cena Davis, who were the children of Leutica and James Davis of Robbinsville. John and Tishie had four boys together. On April 28th 1891, Reuben Deaton. On November 25th 1894, David Deaton. On July 10th 1897, Isaac Deaton. On December 31st 1899, Robert Lee Deaton. Then in December of 1900, it is suspected that Leuticia died during childbirth, as she is buried in Lone Oak Cemetery with an "Infant Deyton" beside her. The fate of John Starlin's step daughter Cena, is currently unknown. Is is suspected that she died sometime between 1900-1908. She was listed in the 1900 census and then suddenly disappears from all records with no named headstone. Mysterious Disappearnce of Cena Justice of the Peace, TJ Wakefield Headstone of "Infant of John & Leutica Deyton" Headstone of Leuticia Deyton

Click here to view profile George Nural Sheppard December 21st 1931 – March 20th 2018 Geore's parents, Nural and Glessie Into the Life George Nural Sheppard was born on December 21, 1931, in Forest City, Rutherford County, North Carolina, to Nural Hathren Shepherd and Glessie McGaha. He grew up alongside his three siblings: Imogene, Nancy, and Dorcas Naomi Sheppard. He was saved in 1940 and joined the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Forest City, NC, in 1941. During his high school years, he worked multiple jobs, starting with a paper route, followed by shining shoes at a local shoe shop, and then working as a printer at A&M Press. He graduated high school in May 1950. George Sheppard and his three siblings Father: Nural Hathern Sheppard Mother : Glessie McGaha ________________ _______ 1st Wife: Jeanne Stoffa 2nd Wife: Martha Ann Deaton Yearbook superlatives L to R: Nural and George Sheppard Marines and Living in Pittsburgh PA L to R: Jeanne Stoffa and George Sheppard George enlisted in the US Marine Corps on March 20, 1951, and completed boot camp at Parris Island in Beaufort, SC. He was then transferred to Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC, where he was promoted to Sergeant on March 1, 1952. Afterward, he was transferred to a recruiting station in Pittsburgh, PA. While in Pittsburgh, he met Jeanne Stoffa, and the two started a family. Their first child, Beverly, was born in McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. George was honorably discharged on December 17, 1954, and returned to Rutherford County, North Carolina where he had two more children, Barbara and George Jr. However, when Jeanne left unexpectedly, George was left to raise their children on his own. Forest City House Deed George and daughter Beverly Naomi (George's Sister), Glessie (George's mother), along with his two daughters, Beverly and Barbara George and his son, George Jr. George and his daughters Hunting George in 1966 apart of the Hamlett Hunt Club Charlotte Observer - October 16th, 1966 2nd Marriage George in the Rescue Squad Yearbook After moving to Harrisburg, North Carolina, George became involved in emergency medical services as an EMT instructor. It was during this time that he met Martha Ann Deaton while serving on the local EMT squad. Their shared dedication to helping others brought them together, and on March 17, 1977, they married. Through this union, George became a stepfather to Martha’s two children. The couple built a life together in Gold Hill and later Salisbury, North Carolina, where they spent their later years. George passed away on March 20, 2018, in Salisbury, leaving behind a legacy of service, resilience, and dedication to his family. George and Martha Sheppard

Click here to view profile Azor Alexander Carver October 19th 1830 – June 13th 1900 Azor Carver was born October 19, 1830 in Cherokee County, NC. He had two daughters with an unknown women; Dicy Emeline and Edie Roxanna Carver. He married Lucinda Duncan on January 22nd 1861. The minister was Jacob Weaver. "R.B Vance" was their witness. They had two sons and a daughter. They were: Robert Lee Carver, Candis Loutisha Carver, and John Henry Carver. Azor served in Company H, Infantry Regiment, Thomas Legion, NC in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He enlisted July 23, 1862 as a Private and was discharged as a Private. His legion fought until the end of the war so we do not know when he returned home. Fa ther: Thomas Granville Carver Sr. Mother : Dicey Dixie Duncan ____________________ Children: Dicy Emeline Carver, Edie Roxanna Carver Wife : Lucinda Duncan Children : Robert Lee Carver, Leutica Carver , John Henry Carver Headstone of Azor Carver War Records Azor was listed as a farmer in the census of 1860, 1870, and 1880. Lucinda Carver died March 21, 1900. Azor Carver died June 13, 1900 and they are both buried in Lone Oak Cemetery, Graham County, NC. Azor was 5'8 at 33 years old. He had dark skin, blue eyes, and dark hair.

Click here to view profile David Deaton 25 November 1894 – 30 March 1921 David Deaton was born in November of 1894 in Graham County, NC. He was the second son of Leutica Carver and John Starlin Deaton. After his father died he went with his half-sister, Etta Carver Davis Deaton to Martha and James Wheeler's home in Towns County, GA. In the 1910 Census of Towns County, GA, he is listed as still living in the home with them. We have no knowledge of the year he left there. Harve Wesley Deaton, his half-brother, said he developed Tuberculosis and moved to New Mexico for his health. Photographic enlargement of David Deaton and friend. I have the original picture of this in a frame. Fa ther : John Starlin Deaton Mother : Leutica Carver Brothers: Reuben Deaton , Isaac Deaton , Robert Lee Deaton Half Brothers : John Henry Deaton, Jacob Leander Deaton , Harve Wesley Deaton ____________________ David Deaton is on the far right. It is unknown who the other men are.

Explore the life of Isaac Deaton, his family, and legacy. Discover Isaac Deaton's story through photos and family ties. Isaac Abraham Deaton July 10th 1897 – April 9th 1988 Isaac Abraham Deaton, known as Ike, was born July 8, 1897. He was the third son of Leuticia Carver and John Starlin Deaton. After his father was killed he chose not to go with his half-sister, Etta Davis Deaton, to Georgia. So he lived with Dr. Leonard at first and later with several other families in Telico Plains, TN growing up. When he was nineteen years old there were no jobs to be found. He said he was hungry and saw a sign that read, "THE MARINES ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN". He went in, joined and stayed thirty-four months. He spoke Spanish fluently, even though he only finished the second grade. All of the Deaton men had very little formal education but had excellent minds. He married Phebie Ellis on August 24, 1922. Phebie was born June 29, 1905. Her parents were John Ellis and Cordelia Kilby Ellis. Ike and Phebie had thirteen children but four of them died as infants. When Rueben Deaton's wife died, Ike went to Cherokee and got his brother's son, Johnnie, and brought him home to live with the family. Johnnie stayed with them until he married. Ike spent most of his life working in logging camps. He owned a farm in Madisonville, TN. His wife, children, and hired hands worked the farm. He had a small house on the farm and usually there was a family living in it that helped with the work. (Lucille Deaton Roberts, Robert Lee Deaton's daughter, has fond memories of living in that house for about four years when she was very young. She enjoyed the time spent with Uncle Ike's children.) He would be gone for long periods of time working at the logging camp. His specific duty was keeping the saws sharpened. The story goes that often the younger children would forget who he was during the absences. Murlon, one of the younger children, was outside playing when Ike returned home one day from the logging camp. He asked the child if he could speak to his mother. He immediately ran inside and told his mother some old man outside wanted to speak with her. He was a hard-working man who loved his family. The Deaton's were notorious for making and drinking whiskey. Yet here was a man that only had whiskey touch his lips one time which was enough for him. Isaac during his time in the Military Fa ther : John Starlin Deaton Mother : Leuticia Carver Brothers: Reuben Deaton , David Deaton , Robert Lee Deaton Half Brothers : John Henry Deaton, Jacob Leander Deaton , Harve Wesley Deaton ____________________ Wife : Phebie Ellis Children : Edia, James Jurlon, Inis, Clarence Murlon, Arthur Starlon, Inez, Farley, Robert Earl, Lavonda Isaac and his wife Phebie Front row (L to R): Farley, Murlon, Edia Second row (L to R): Phebie, Starlon, Ike, Inez Back (L to R): Inis, Jurlon Isaac's wife, Phebie, died September 23, 1980 and Ike died April 9, 1988. They are buried at Big Creek Cemetery in Monroe County, TN. Marie McDonald, his granddaughter, said he was a very stately man, and reminded her of Abraham Lincoln. She remembers her grandmother as being a very kind person and the best fisherman in the world. Christine Pressley remembers as the oldest grandchild, she played with her aunts and uncles. The house was always full of neighborhood children. She remembers that her grandmother always swept and mopped the kitchen every morning after breakfast. Karen Palmer has fond memories of visiting on the farm with her grandparents in Lenoir City, TN. She would help her grandfather mend the fences and plant tobacco. She remembers helping her grandmother taking care of the chickens and storing canned items in the cellar. Since they lived in Army housing it was a huge treat to go to the farm to visit. Every Photo I have seen of Isaac Deaton

Click here to view profile Andrew Jackson Hill October 21st 1853 – June 4th 1935 Into the Life Andrew "Andy" Jackson Hill was born to Allen and Louisa Hill in Union County, North Carolina. Andrew grew up in Union County till at least 15 years old (via 1870 census) and then on July 16th, 1976, he married Sarah Carpenter in Stanly County. He was 21 years old at the time and his wife was 29 years old. They had 3 children together: William Allen Hill (born 1877), James Henry Hill (born 1879), Rosa Agnes Hill (born 1884). His wife Sarah Carpenter is believed to have died some time around 1890; however, there are a lack of records (Death certificates weren't required by North Carolina until 1913). Andrew remarried on August 20th, 1895 to Margaret Harward and had three more children: Bessie Mae Hill, David F. Hill, and Charlie B. Hill. On June 4th 1935, Andrew Jackson Hill was caught in barbed wire in a creek near his son's home in Cottonville. He drowned and was not found till days later by two small boys. He is buried at Cottonville Baptist Church in Stanly County, North Carolina. Death Certificate Father: Allen Hill Mother : Louisa Hill Sisters: Mary Hill, Elizabeth Hill, Martha Rose Hill ________________ _______ 1st Wife : Sarah Carpenter Children : William "Willie" Allen Hill, James Henry Hill, Rosa Agnes Hill 2nd Wife : Margaret Harward Children : Bessie Mae Hill, David F. Hill, Charlie B. Hill 5 Jun 1935- Greensboro Daily News

Click here to view profile Leonard James Eury 7 July 1907 – 12 March 1985 Into the Life Leonard James Eury was born on July 7th, 1907, in Stanly County, North Carolina. He was the eldest child of Josephus Sanford Eury and Rosa Agnes Hill. Leonard registered for the military draft in 1943 while living in Atco, Bartow County, Georgia. Leonard was not drafted to active duty, as he was too old at the time. Throughout his life, Leonard moved between North Carolina and Georgia, eventually residing in Rockingham, North Carolina, by June 21, 1960. Leonard married Bertha Fay Howard, whom he had several children with. Leonard passed away on March 12, 1985, at the age of 77. He was laid to rest in North Carolina at Cottonville Baptist Church Cemetery in Norwood. Father: Josephus Eury Mother : Rosa Agnes Hill Brothers: Lester , Hugh , Paul , Willie , Joe Jr , Edward , Lawson , Craig Sisters: Mary Velma , Nannie (died at age 2), Lela ________________ _______ L to R: Leonard and brother Joseph Jr at his grocery store. Leonard's welding operators identification Hugh Eury's Funeral (Leonard's brother) Top Row: Joseph Jr. Middle Row (L to R): Lawson and Craig Bottom Row (L to R): Paul, Lester, Leonard Obituary Death Certificate