Some of the names that appear in my family and their connections are:
Aills, Allen, Armstrong, Berry, Bledsoe, Braswell, Box, Bruce, Bazmore, Campbell, Calvert, Crawford, Carter, Carpenter, Culpepper, Cole, Collier, Chapman, Duncan, Dooling, Dunaway, Deutsch, Davies, Evers, Ellis, Fisher, Farrimond, Gandee, Graham, Holmes, Harrison, Hunt, Houston, Houpe, Heath, Henson, Jackson, Johnson, Lagrone, Little, Lovejoy, Martin, Morris, Maxey, McClintock, McMicheal, Majors Mayberry, Martin, Martindale, Maines, Neckback, Ostergaard, Pierce, Pyle, Porter, Priddy, Puckett, Randle, Rice, Rutledge, Riley, Robinson, Richardson, Roney, Schumpert, Smith, Stovall, Starks, Sturdivant, Spann, Turner, Thompson, Tankersley, Whitehead, White, West, Waught, Weaks, Woodson, Weth, Youngblood.
Some of the information was contributed by the following persons:
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Glenn Campbell, Mr. & Mrs. B.W. Calvert, Mrs. C. Cole,
Charlotte Carter, Maudine Dunaway, C. L. Holmes, James B. Morse, Gwyn McClintock, Jimmie Riley Schumpert, Nelda Sturdivant, Mr. D. Pate, Mr. B. Steiver, Sandra Spann, Al & Kay Spann, Mr. & Mr. G.W. Spann, Mr. & Mrs. S. R. Spann, Mrs. Raynell Collier, Mrs. M. Martin, C. L. Pyle. Without their help, I would not have been able to obtain the information on this site. Thanks to all of you.
A special thanks goes to my husband, Martin Braswell, for the encouragement, many hours photographing and researching and all the other help he has done.
A very special thanks for my friends, Vivian Headrick and Sandra Spann. They have made the many hours of tracking information and walking over the cemeteries fun. Thanks girls.
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- Campbell, Ernest Glenn (15 KB)
Ernest Glenn is the son of John Edward and Cora Sallie (Puckett) Campbell.
Ernest married Mary Jane Alexander, June 28, 1941.
The photo was provided by Ernest Glenn Campbell.
Ernest Glenn and Mary Jane Campbell had one son.
- Campbell, Mary Jane (Alexander) and her friend (13 KB)
Mary Jane is the daughter of Kernel Andrew and Hattie Opal (Hughes)Alexander.
Mary Jane is the lady sitting in the right side of the boat.
Mary Jane married Ernest Glenn Campbell, the son of John Edward and Sallie Cora Campbell.
The photo was provided by Ernest Glenn Campbell.
- Evers, Inez & Cleo Tombstone (33 KB)
Inez & Cleo Evers are the daughters of William Jewel and Carrie Clifford Little Evers. They are buried in Old East Mountain Cemetery, East Mountian, Upshur County, Texas with their parents and their sister, Theo.
- Marvin Herring and Cleo Patra Gurley Spann Herring (146 KB)
Cleo is the daughter of John Wesley Gurley and Idella Massey Gurley. Photo supplied by A. C. Spann.
- Evers, Theo Burial Marker (33 KB)
Theo is the daughter of William Jewel and Carrie Clifford (Little) Evers. She is buried in Old East Mountain Cemetery, East Mountain, Upshur County, Texas with her sisters and parents.
- Schumpert, Jimmie (Riley) 1985 (26 KB)
Jimmie is the daughter of Byron and Nannie Riley. She married Clevie Schumpert.
Photo taken by G. L. Braswell, in Itawamba County, Mississippi.
- Evers, Era Bledsoe Burial Marker (27 KB)
Era was the daughter of William Summerfield and Julia Madison Raisor Hodges. She married William Jewel Evers in the 1950's. She is buried in Gilmer City Cemetery, Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas with her first husband.
- Shumpert, Celvie, as a young lad (131 KB)
Celvie is the son of David Daniel and Alberta A. (Moore) Schumpert. Celvie was born Decemeber 12, 1902 and died May 4, 1991, in Itawamba County, Mississippi.
Photo supplied by Jimmie Riley Schumpert.
- Bledsoe, William Horace Burial Marker (20 KB)
William was the first husband of Era Hodges. He was the son of Bailey and Anna Bledsoe. William is buried with his wife Era Bledsoe Evers in the Gilmer City Cemetery, Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas.
- Schumpert, Celvie as a young man (112 KB)
Celvie is the husband of Jimmie Riley.
Celvie is buried in the new section of Keys Cemetery in Itawamba County, Mississippi. His wife, Jimmie Riley Schumpert is buried beside him.
Photo was provided by Jimmie Riley Schumpert, his wife.
Photo supplied by Jimmie Riley Schumpert.
- York,, Nora Jewell Allen Spann Jordan (27 KB)
Photo was taken in 1952 in Longview, Texas.
Nora Jewell is the daughter of John Henry Allen. Nora was born 1902. She married Tippie Otis Spann, September 22, 1926. She and Tippie had two children. Nora was married twice after she was married to Tippie Otis Spann. She passed away in 1968 and is buried in Grace Hill Cemetery, Gregg County, Longview, Texas. Owner of photo, Sandy Spann.
- Spann, Kermit Leroy, son of Henry & Johnnie Spann (3 KB)
Kermit was born June 13, 1913 in Upshur County, Texas. Kermit passed away December 26, 1998. He is buried in Lone Mountain Cemetery, Upshur County, Gilmer, Texas, with other relatives. Photo provided by S.Carter.
- William Jewel Evers (95 KB)
William J. Evers was the husband of Carrie C. (Little) Evers. Years after Carrie died, William married Era (Hodges) Bledsoe. This photo was provided by Mrs. C. Cole and Mr. J. R. Martindale.
- Spann, Al (15 KB)
Al served the US Navy 26 January 1943 to 13 April 1946. He served on the Monongahela. The Mongngahela participated in Consolidation of Southern Solomons, Hollandia Operation, Turk, Satawan, Ponape Raid, Marianas Operaation, Assaults on the Phillippine Islands, Leyte Operation, Luzon Operation, Iwo Jima Operation, and Okinawa Gunto Operation. Information and photo is supplied by Al Spann.
- Spann, Henry A. & Johnnie E. (2 KB)
Henry Andrew is the son of Bryant Cicero and Amelia Jane Armstrong Spann. Henry was born March 10, 1885. Johnnie Elise Robinson, daughter of Hoyt and Sarah Phillips Robinson, was born November 01, 1888 and passed away January 1, 1980. Henry and Johnnie married February 12, 1909. They had seven children.Photo provided by S.Carter.
- Frank Stanford Green Draft Registration Card (178 KB)
Frank was the son of C. A. Green and Elizabeth "Bettie" (Waller) Green. Frank was married to Ora Holmes and Idella Massey.
- Spann, Al Spann & Eugene (18 KB)
Al and Eugene are the sons of Tippie Otis and Cleo Gurley Spann. Photo was taken about 1927. Owner of photo is Al Spann.
- Fisher, Floyd Morgan & Vira Spann (29 KB)
Floyd was born November 06, 1912 and passed away May 06, 1968. Vira is the daughter of Henry and Johnnie Spann. Vira was born April 25, 1918 and passed away August 14, 2000. Vira and Floyd had one daughter. Vira is buried in Lone Mountain Cemetery, Upshur County, Gilmer, Texas. Photo was provided by S.Carter.
- Abe Richardson Draft Registration Card (62 KB)
Abe was the son of Lon Arnton and Sallie (Starr) Richardson. Abe married Mary Dovie Spann in 1917 and Ethel Collins in 1969.
- Spann, Alfred Cade and friends (13 KB)
Al is the sailor in the front left cornor.
Al Spann served in the U. S. Navy. He served aboard the following ships: U.S.S. Mononghaela, U.S.S. Antitam, U.S.S. Pittsburg and the U.S.S. General A.E. Anderson. Owner of photo is Al Spann.
- George Franklin Spann Draft Registration Card (186 KB)
George Franklin Spann was the son of Bryant Cicero and Amelia Jane (Armstrong) Spann. George married Fannie Lee Greer.
- Braswell, F. E. (11 KB)
F. E. is the father of Martin Braswell. Photo was made Wilburton, Oklahoma, 1948. Owner of photo is Martin Braswell.
- Spann, Garland Ray (114 KB)
Garland Ray is a grandson of Henry Andrew and Johnnie Elise Robinson Spann. Garland was born December 12, 1943. He is buried in Lone Mountain Cemetery, Upshur County, Gilmer, Texas. Photo provided by S. Carter.
- Braswell, I. M. (15 KB)
I. M. is the mother of Martin Braswell. Photo taken March 18, 1977 in Texas. Owner of the photo is Martin Braswell.
- Dooling, Cleo Edward (31 KB)
Cleo,son of Annie Dooling was born December 11, 1914 and passed away April 1982. Cleo married Vira Jane Spann June 08, 1935. Cleo is buried in Sand Hill Cemetery, Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas.
Cleo is buried beside Chris Dooling (his wife) and his daughter Barbara Irene Dooling.
- Braswell, G. D. (14 KB)
G.D. is Martin Braswell's sister. Photo was made in Bowling Green,KY in 1955. Owner of photo is Martin Braswell.
- Braswell, E. H. (16 KB)
E. H. is Martin Braswell's brother. Photo taken October 1955 in Texas. Owner of photo is Martin Braswell.
- Rice, Miles Christopher & Mary Pate Carter (26 KB)
Mary Pate is the daughter of Peyton C. and Mary Jane Cameron Carter. Miles and Mary were married November 20, 1889. Photo was supplied by M. Dunaway and S. Weth.
- Spann, Jesse James (2 KB)
Jesse James Spann was born December 1, 1891, in Alabama to James Augustus and Frances Marlyn (White) Spann. Jesse married Nancy Litchfield. They are the parents of two or three children. Jesse passed away Feburary 18, 1918 and is buried in Gilmer City Cemetery, Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas. Owner of photos is Geri Braswell.
- Henry Andrew Spann Draft Registration Card (186 KB)
Henry Andrew Spann was the son of Bryant Cicero and Amelia Jane (Armstrong) Spann. Henry married Johnie Elise Robinson.
- John Edward Spann Draft Registration Card (183 KB)
John Edward Spann was the son of Bryant Cicero and Amelia Jane (Armstrong) Spann. John married Blanche Martin.
- Dooling, Nelda Chris Burial Marker (63 KB)
Nelda was a wife of Cleo Edward Dooling. She is buried in Sand Hill Cemetery, Upshur County, Gilmer, Texas with Cleo.
- E. D. Stone Draft Registration (180 KB)
E.D. Stone was married to Frances Marlyn White (Spann). E. D. and Frances divorced.
- Maines, Hazel E. Spann Burial Marker (51 KB)
Hazel Estelle is the daughter of Joseph Morgan and Lilian Mable Martin Spann. Hazel married Harmon Ross Maines. They had two sons. Hazel passed away July 08, 1992 and is buried in Gilmer City Cemetery, Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas with her husband and a son Dickie Joe Maines.
- Maines, Harmon Ross Burial Marker (35 KB)
Harmon is the son of A. and Ethel Steger Maines. Harmon was married to Hazel E. Spann. He is buried beside Hazel and his son Dickie Joe in the Gilmer City Cemetery, Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas.
- Addie and Sallie Campbell, Lillian Sturdivant (22 KB)
Sarah (Addie) Adalene Anderson Aills , the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Anderson Aills, was born April 04, 1882. Married William Olian Campbell. Addie passed away on November 04, 1969. Addie is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery,Bettie, Upshur County, Texas,near her husband. Sallie Cora Puckett, daughter of Willie and Doshie Kelly Puckett, was born August 18,1887. She married John Edward Campbell, the brother of Addie's husband (William). Sallie passed away July 15, 1984. Sallie is buried in Enon Cemetery, Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas, with her husband and an infant son. Mary Lillian Campbell, daughter of William and Sarah (Addie) Campbell, was born June 16, 1905, Upshur County, Texas. Lillian married Melvin Sturdivant. Lillian passed away July 1, 1979. She is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Bettie, Upshur County, Texas, beside her husband and a daughter. Photo provided by N. Sturdivant.
- Little, Kate Mae (Martin) (23 KB)
Kate is the daughter of Anderson Duke and Rebecca Ann (Beachum) Martin. Kate was born July 15, 1882 in Itawamba County, Mississippi. She married Jessie E. Little, son of Allen and Susannah (Berry) Little. Allen Little is the father of Joseph William Little. Kate passed away 21 August 1978.
- Sturdivant, Melvin C. and Mary Lillian (9 KB)
Melvin is the son of John Frank and Euna Addie Waller Sturdivant. Melvin was born November 29, 1905. Melvin married Mary Lillian Campbell. They had two daughters. Melvin passed away January 22, 1983. Photo provided by N. Sturdivant.
- Little, Kate M. (Martin) (19 KB)
Kate Mae Martin is the daughter of Anderson Duke and Rebecca Ann (Beachum) Martin. Kate was born July 15, 1882 in Itawamba County, Mississippi. She married Jessie E. Martin, the son of Allen and Susannah (Berry) Little, about 1905 in Itawamba County, Mississippi. Kate is the mother of St. Elmo Little, born 1906; Sybil G. Little, born about 1910; Hazel L. Little, born 1912; St. Clair Little, born November 1914; Lillian Little, born Febuary 2, 1916; Jesse Mae Little, born January 6, 1918; Keys Dwight Little, who later changed his name to Dixie Lee Martin.
Kate passed away August 21, 1978 in Winter Garden, Orange County, Florida. Kate is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Orange County, Florida, where her husband is buried.
- Spann, Tippie O. Jr.,son of Tip & Nora Allen Spann (32 KB)
Tippie was born November 06, 1928. Tippie was an artist. He won a ribbon at the East Texas Yamboree, in Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas in October 1989. Tippie passed away November 06, 1996. He is buried in Kelsey Cemetery, Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas. His wife, Sandra (also an artist) designed their tombstone. Photo provided by S. Spann.
- Kate Mae (Martin) Little and St. Elmo Little (23 KB)
Kate Mae (Martin) Little, wife of Jessie E. Little, and her son, St. Elmo Little. St. Elmo was born in 1906 in Itawamba County, Mississippi.
- Spann, Tippie O.,Sr., son of James & Marlyn Spann (47 KB)
Tippie Otis was born August 21, 1895. Tippie owned several businesses around the East Texas area. He passed away December 18, 1946. Tip is buried Grace Hill Cemetery, Longview, Gregg County, Texas.
- Keys Dwight Little also known as Dixie Lee Martin (30 KB)
Keys is the son of Jessie E. and Kate Mae (Martin) Little. Keys was born March 20, 1920 in Itawamba County, Mississippi. He married Hazel Elizabeth Hedges. Keys passed away in July 1945 in Cimmaron, Kansas. He is buried in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Imperial, Nebraska.
- Spann, James A. & Frances M. White Burial Marker (65 KB)
James, son of Bryant C. and A. Jane Spann. He married Frances Marlyn White. They had nine children. Both are buried in the Gilmer City Cemetery, Gilmer, Texas.
- Children of Jessie E. and Kate Mae (Martin) Little (26 KB)
St. Elmo Little is holding St. Clair Little. The two girls are Hazel L. Little and Sybil G. Little. It is unknown which one of the girls is Hazel and which one is Sybil.
- Spann, Henry Andrew March 10, 1885-August 25, 1971 (59 KB)
Henry is the son of Bryant and Jane Spann. Henry married Johnnie Robinson.
- Deutsch, William Conrad "Buster" (7 KB)
William was born January 22, 1916 and passed away March 22, 1988.
William was married to a grand-daughter of James Augustus and Frances Maryln Spann.
William is the father of Betty Gail Deutsch, who was born March 7,1937 and died on June 16,1960,in Longview, Gregg County, Texas.
William was 72, when he passed away. The funeral was held at Welch Funeral Home with Dr. Ray Tenpenny officiating. He was buried in Grace Hill Cemetery, Longview, Gregg County, Texas.
He had been a resident of Longview since 1935. He was co-owner of Rotary Drilling in Tyler, Texas. He was a member of the Macedonis Baptist Church and the Longveiw Masonic Lodge NO. 404.
Information was supplied by a newspaper ( Longview News Journal) clipping from Sandy Spann.
- Spann, Garland Ray (38 KB)
Garland was born December 12,1943 and died January 27, 1969.
- Campbell, Mary Jane (Alexander) (12 KB)
Mary Jane was born Feburary 9, 1923 in Pittsburg, Camp County, Texas. She passed away March 21, 2002, in a Pittsburg, Texas hospital. She was a lifetime resident of Gilmer, Texas. Mary was a retired seamstress.She was 79.
Funeral services were held at Croley Chapel on March 23, 2002, with the Rev. JC Henderson officiating.
She was buried in Enon Cemetery, Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas.
She was survived by her husband and a son, three sisters, five grandchildren and eight great-grand children.
Owner of photo is Geri Braswell and the information is from the clipping from the "Gilmer Mirror" newspaper.
- Davies, Ora Della (Little) Burial Marker (41 KB)
Ora was born in Itawamba County, Mississippi. She married Mr. Davies and moved to the Commonwealth of Virginia where she lived until her death. Ora was a homemaker.
She was survived by her husband, two daughters and five grand children.
Burial was in Hampton Memorial Gardens, Hampton, Virginia.
Information and photo was supplied by one of her daughters.
- Puckett, Kelly, and Campbell Family (9 KB)
Top Row:
Left to Right:
Myrt Puckett, who married Jesse Holder; William Ernest Puckett, who married Esther Jones; John Edward Campbell, who married Sallie Cora Puckett; Billy Kelly, brother to Doshie and Jess Kelly
Middle Row:
Mattie Puckett, who married Charlie W. Campbell; Doshie Kelly, who married Willie Puckett; Winnie Zelma Puckett, who married Vasser T. Stillwell; Sallie Cora Puckett, who married John Edward Campbell
Bottom Row:
Charlie W. Campbell, who married Mattie Puckett; Lucy or Willie Kelly. ( Probably Lucy, who married Ed Dunkley); Mae Puckett, who married #1 Guy Cates #2 Mr. Marshall; James "Jim" Oscar Puckett, who was married to L. M. Lindsey, Joy Unknown and Unknown; Willie or Lucy Kelly (Probably Willie); Jess Kelly
Photo and information is supplied by Ernest G. Campbell.
- The Puckett Girls and Friend (34 KB)
Left to Right:
Winnie Zelma (Puckett) Stilwell, Sallie Cora (Puckett) Campbell, Myrtie "Myrt" (Puckett) Holder, Mollie Newell.
Sitting on the luggage is Mattie (Puckett) Campbell.
All of the ladies are sisters execpt Mollie Newell.
The ladies were leaving Gilmer, Texas to go visit
Jessie Mae (Puckett) Marshall. Jessie is another sister who was living in Oklahoma.
Sallie Cora and Mattie were married to Campbell brothers.
Owner of the photo is E. G. Campbell.
- Little,Joseph William , b. 1842, in South Carolina (31 KB)
Joseph married Ora Jackson Stovall. Their children were: Roy Albert Little, Carrie Clifford Little, Zuella Little, Alice Bell Little, Stanley D. Little, Trannie Maude Little, Ruby Pearl Little, Chester Guy Little, Nannie Malindy Little and Harvey Lee Little.
- Little, Minnie Pearl Priddy, wife of Roy A. Little (9 KB)
Minnie was born November 07, 1887 in Itawamba County, Mississippi. She died June 28, 1935, in Hinds County, Mississippi. Minnie and Roy had two sons, Emielle Wayne (Jack) and James William (Bill); two daughters Maude Margarette and Ora Della (Pat) Little.
- Little, Roy Albert , son of Joseph & Ora Little (17 KB)
Roy was born September 08, 1888 in Dorsey, Itawamba County, Mississippi. He passed away March 22, 1956 in Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas.
He moved to Texas in 1938 with his children and his sister, Zuella Little. Roy is buried at Enon Cemetery, Upshur County, Texas, with Zuella, James William and Mildred Mozelle Spann Little and his granddaughter, Clarine Little.
- Little Emielle Wayne, son of Roy and Minnie Little (8 KB)
Emielle was born September 27, 1916 in Dorsey, Itawamba County, Mississippi. He passed away at the age of 17 years, on February 03, 1933 in Hinds County, Mississippi.
- Maines, Dickie Joe (14 KB)
Dickie Joe was born 25 August 1939 and passed away 24 July 1958. Dickie is the son of Harmon Ross and Hazel Estelle (Spann) Maines. He is the grandson of Joseph Morgan and Lillian Mable (Martin) Spann. Dickie was serving in the U S Navy, when his life was taken in an automobile accident.
- Little, James William , son of Roy & Minnie Little (6 KB)
James was born September 17, 1918 in Dorsey, Itawamba County, Mississippi. He married Mildred Mozelle Spann. James and Mildred had two daughters, Geraldine, and Clarine Little. James passed away January 12, 1985 in Flint, Smith County, Texas. James is buried in Enon cemetery, Upshur County, Texas with his wife and daughter Clarine; his dad, Roy and his great aunt, Zuella.
- Porter, Kenneth Erwin (12 KB)
Kenneth was born 1940 and passed away 1942. He is the son of Erwin C. and Lois Isabella (Spann) Porter. Kenneth is the grandson of Joseph Morgan and Lillian Mable (Martin) Spann.
- Spann, Mildred M., daughter of Adus & Mary Spann (14 KB)
Mildred Mozelle was born December 07,1913 in Bettie, Upshur County, Texas. She married James William Little on November 03, 1943 in Upshur County, Texas. Mildred passed away on December 28, 1983 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas. She is buried with James and her daughter, Clarine in Enon Cemetery, Upshur County, Texas.
- Spann, Cleo Patria Gurley Herring (29 KB)
Cleo Patria was born May 29, 1905 to Idella Massey and John Wesley Gurley. Cleo married Marvin Herring. On Feburary 13, 1923, she married
Tippie Otis Spann Sr. Cleo and Tippie were the parents of two sons. Cleo passed away November 6, 1959 and is buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Upshur County, Texas, beside her relatives. (Massey family) This photo was taken 1947. A. C. Spann is the owner of the photo.
- Little Clarine, daughter of James & Mildred Little (26 KB)
Clarine was born November 04, 1948 in Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas. She passed away March 26, 1977 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas. Clarine is buried in Enon Cemetery with her parents, grandfather and great aunt.
- Spann, Otis Eugene (15 KB)
Otis is the son of Tippie Otis Spann Sr., and Cleo Patria Gurley Spann. Otis was born Feburary 12, 1924. Otis served in the U.S. Army. It was his wish that when he passed away, his ashes be spread in the Gulf of Florda. Otis passed away on March 11, 1979 and his ashes were spread over the Gulf of Florda. His brother placed a marker in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Upshur County, Texas beside their mother.
- Puckett, Doshie (Kelly) (17 KB)
Doshie Kelly was born April 1, 1866 and passed away August 17, 1954 in Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas.
Doshie married William "Willie" Puckett.
Their childern were:
Myrtie "Myrt" Puckett, who married Jesse "Jess" Holder; Mattie "Matt" Puckett, who married Charles "Charlie" Winford Campbell; Sallie Cora Puckett, who married John Edward Campbell (brother to Charles); William Ernest Puckett, who married Esther M. Jones; Winnie Zelma Puckett, who married, Vassier T. Stilwell; an unamed infant who was born and died June 13, 1893; Jessie Mae Puckett, who married Harry Marshall and Guy Cates; James "Jim" Oscar Puckett, who married L. M. Lindsey, Joy ? and unamed.
- Little, Ora Della ,daughter of Roy & Minnie Little (8 KB)
Ora Della (Pat) was born in Dorsey, Itawamba County, Mississippi on December 22,1919. Pat married E. Davies and they had two daughters. Pat passed away August 07, 1987 in Hampton, Virginia. She is buried in Hampton Memorial Garden, in Hampton, Virginia.
- Norton, James Wesley (17 KB)
James "Jimmy" is the son of Idella (Massey) and James Norton. Jimmy was born 1 September 1909 and passed away 23 July 1961. Jimmy is a half brother to Cleo Patria Gurley.
- Lovejoy, Lillie Bethel (21 KB)
Lillie was the daughter of Charley Miles and Myrtle (Smith) Lovejoy.
Lillie was a sister to Sallie Estelle Lovejoy, who married Ramah Lee Spann.
Lillie is buried in Ore City Cemetery, Ore City, Texas, with her parents and other relatives.
Owner of photo is Geri Braswell.
- Little, Maude M., daughter of Roy & Minnie Little (7 KB)
Maude Margarette was born April 07, 1924 in Dorsey, Itawamba County, Mississippi. Maude married J. R. Martindale and they had a son and a daughter. Maude passed away July 03, 2000 in Longview, Gregg County, Texas. She is buried in Sunset Cemetery, in Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas.
- Maxey, Mary Dovie Spann Richardson (37 KB)
Mary Dovie was born July 12, 1900 to James Augustus and Frances Marlyn (White) Spann. She married Abe Richardson and they had three children. She later married Ben Frank Maxey. Mary Dovie passed away May 1, 1996 and is buried in Grace Hill Cemetery, Longview, Gregg County, Texas beside Ben Frank. Owner of photo S. Spann and A. C. Spann.
- Stilwell, Winnie Zelma (10 KB)
Winnie is the daughter of William "Willie" and Doshie (Kelly) Puckett.
Winnie was born 1 October 1891 and passed away 10 December 1981.
Winnie married Vasser T. Stilwell and they had a daughter Zelma Dell Stilwell.
Winnie and Vasser are buried in Gilmer City Cemetery (New Section), Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas.
- Allen, Joe Henry (15 KB)
Joe Henry Allen is the father of Nora Jewell Allen. Nora Jewell was married to Tippie Otis Spann Sr.. Photo was taken 1947. Owner of photo is Sandra Spann.
- Kelly, Jess H. (10 KB)
Jess is a brother to Doshie Kelly who married William "Willie" Puckett.
Jess was born 1878 and passed away 17 Feburary 1952.
Jess is also brother to Buck Kelly.
Owner of photo Geri Braswell.
- Tippie Otis Spann Sr. & James (Jim) Oscar Puckett (25 KB)
Tippie Otis is the son of James and Maryln Spann. James Oscar is the son of Willie and Doshie (Kelly) Puckett. Geri Braswell owner of photo.
- Lovejoy, Charley Miles and Myrtle Tombstone (19 KB)
Charely is the son of William "Willie" Lovejoy and Nancy (Jordon) Lovejoy. Charley was born in Wood County, Texas.
He married Myrtle Smith, the daughter of Torre and Nancy (Harris) Smith.
Charley and Myrtle had twelve children.
Charley and Myrtle are buried in Ore City Cemetery, Ore City, Upshur County, Texas.
Owner of photo is Geri Braswell.
- Tippie Otis Spann and Tippie Otis Spann Jr. (19 KB)
Photo was taken about 1929 in Terrell, Texas. Owner of photo is Sandra Spann.
- Campbell, Charlie (12 KB)
Charles "Charlie" is a son of Samuel and Lou Jane (Carter) Campbell. Charlie married Mattie Puckett.
Charlie and Mattie are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Bettie, Upshur County, Texas. Owner of photo Geri Braswell.
- Little, Jessie E. (11 KB)
Jessie is a son of Allen and Susannah (Berry)Little. Jessie was born in October 1852 and died 2 March 1927. He married Kate Mae Martin, daughter of Anderson Duke and Rebecca (Beachum) Martin.
- Campbell, Charlie and Mattie (Puckett) (66 KB)
Made on their 50th Wedding Anniversary in Gilmer, Texas.
- Marie Gussingburg and Her Husband (35 KB)
Marie was raised by Charlie and Mattie Campbell.
- Puckett, James "Jim" Oscar (4 KB)
Jim was a son of Willie N. and Doshie (Kelly) Puckett. Jim was born in 1899 and died 1 August 1978. Jim is a brother to Myrtie Puckett, Mattie Puckett, William Earnest Puckett, Mattie Puckett, Sallie Puckett and Winne Puckett.
- Little, G. daughter of James & Mildred Little (46 KB)
Geraldine is the wife of Martin Braswell.
- Braswell, M. son of Mr. & Mrs. F. E. Braswell (13 KB)
Martin is the husband of Geraldine Little.
- Little, Zuella , daughter of Joseph & Ora Little (14 KB)
Zuella was born in Dorsey, Itawamba County, Mississippi. Zuella never married and moved to Upshur County, Texas with her brother and his children in 1938. Zuella was known by everyone as "Aunt Coote". Zuella passed away October 09, 1965, in Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas. She is buried in Enon Cemetery, Upshur County, Texas with her brother.
- Little, Ruby Pearl Tombstone (70 KB)
Ruby Pearl Little was born in Itawamba County, Mississippi on August 17, 1881 to Joseph William and Ora Jackson Stovall Little. She passed away January 23, 1941. Ruby is buried in Keys Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi. Photo was provided by James B. Morse.
- Little,Nannie Malindy, dau. of Joseph & Ora Little (7 KB)
Nannie was born September 02, 1884 in Itawamba County, Mississippi. She married Byron Riley. Nannie and Byron had three sons: Carl, Douglas, and Herast; three daughters: Annie, Vanetta Marie, and Jimmie. Nannie is buried in Keys Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi.
- Vira Jane Spann and her sister. (9 KB)
Vira and her sister are the daughters of Henry Andrew and Johnnie Elise (Robinson) Spann. Vira Jane is the one standing. Owner of photo is C. Carter.
- Spann, Adus Colton, son of Bryant & Jane Spann (7 KB)
Adus was born October 08, 1890 in Hartford, Alabama to Bryant Cicero and Amellia Jane Armstrong Spann. He married Mary Annie Campbell.
Adus and Mary Annie had one daughter, Mildred Mozelle; two sons, Ramah Lee and TC Spann. Adus passed away June 07, 1960 in Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas. He is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Bettie, Texas with his wife. There is no marker, but there is a concerte wall around the graves. Adus put up the wall after Mary Annie died.
- Barbara Dooling and her sister. (7 KB)
Barbara and her sister are the grand daughters of Henry and Johnnie Spann. Owner of photos is C. Carter.
- Spann, Alma Lee, daughter of Bryant & Jane Spann (3 KB)
Alma was born April 06, 1893. She married Lee Roy Lagrone. Alma passed away August 15, 1929 in Upshur County, Texas. She is buried in Floyd Cemetery, Upshur County, Texas with her husband and parents.
- Lagrone, Aubrey and Ruby (26 KB)
Aubrey and Ruby are the children of Lee Roy and Alma Lee (Spann) Lagrone. Ruby is standing beside the chair. Owner of photo is Geri Braswell.
- Spann, Bryant, Janie, & Alma (13 KB)
Bryant Cicero and Amellia Jane Armstrong Spann are the parents of Alma. Bryant and Amellia also had six sons.
- Lagrone, Gladys and Ruth (21 KB)
Glady is standing beside the chair were her sister, Ruth is sitting. Glady and Ruth are the daughters of Lee Roy and Alma Lee (Spann) Lagrone.
Owner of photo is Geri Braswell.
- Kelly, Jess (10 KB)
Jess is a brother to Doshie Kelly, who married Willie N. Puckett. Doshie Kelly Puckett's daughter, Sallie Puckett married John Edward Campbell and another daughter, Mattie Puckett, married Charles "Charlie" Campbell.
- Evers, Carrie Burial Marker (46 KB)
Carrie Clifford Little Evers was the daughter of Joseph and Ora Little. Carrie married William Jewel Evers. Carrie and William had three daughters; Inez and Cleo and Theo. Carrie passed away in Upshur County, Texas. She is buried in Old East Mountain Cemetery, East Mountain, Texas with William and all three of thier daughters.
- The Spann Gang (71 KB)
The woman inside the window is Lula (Ethridge) Spann, Bryant Cicero Spann's second wife. The one holding the pistol is John Spann, son of Bryant; next is Jesse James Spann, son of James Augustus Spann; next- James Augustus (Gus) Spann, son of Bryant; Tippie Otis Spann, son of James Augustus; Bryant Cicero Spann is next. The young boy kneeling is Bryan Ethridge, son of Lula and Bryants' step-son. Unknown date photo was taken. Geri Braswell owner of this photo.
- Dooling, Barbara Irene (16 KB)
Barbara was born to Cleo Edward and Vira Jane (Spann) Dooling on 15 April 1938.
Her life was cut short in an automobile accident.
Barbara passed away 28 May, 1953.
Barbara is buired in Sand Hill Cemetery, Upshur County, Texas.
- Evers, William Jewel Burial Marker (45 KB)
William Jewel was the son of James Evers and Theodocia Loden. He married Carrie Clifford Little. William had two sisters; Ola and Namoi Evers. William is buried with his wife and three daughters in Old East Mountain Cemetery, East Mountian, Upshur County, Texas.
- spann, Mozelle (10 KB)
Mozelle is a daughter of Ramah Lee and Sallie Estelle (Lovejoy) Spann. Mozelle was born, April 11, 1942 in Texas and passed away in Florida. This photo was taken 13 May, 1962 in Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas. Owner of photo is Geri Braswell.
- Maines, Harmon "Dick" Ross (9 KB)
Harmon was the son of A. B. and Ethel (Steger) Maines.
He was born March 28, 1912.
Feburary 21, 1934, he married Hazel Estelle Spann.
They had two sons.
Harmon passed away on 11 Feburary 1978 and is buried in the Gilmer City Cemetery, Upshur County, Texas.
- Mildred Mozelle, Ramah Lee and TC Spann (14 KB)
Mildred, Ramah, and TC are the children of Adus Colton and Mary Annie (Campbell) Spann.
- In Memory of Barbara Dooling (15 KB)
Barbara Dooling, daughter of Cleo and Vira (Spann) Dooing.
- Spann, George Dewey and Letha (Morris) (12 KB)
George is the son of James Augustus and Frances Marlyn (White) Spann. George and Letha were married Feburary 8, 1918. They are the parents of four children. Photo was taken by Martin Braswell from portrait of George and Letha.
- Dooling, Barbara (37 KB)
Barbara's School Photo. Last school photo; Barbara's young life was cut short as of an automobile accident. Barbara has been described as a young lady, loving, caring, and fun to be with.
(15 April 1938--28 May 1953)
The photo was supplied by Patsy Beene Williams.
- spann, Ramah Lee November 8, 1915--June 7, 1994 (9 KB)
Ramah is the son of Adus C. and Mary Annie (Campbell) Spann. He is a brother to Mildred Spann and T C Spann. Ramah was 1st married to Sallie Estelle Lovejoy; they had three daughters.
Ramah's second marriage was to Leona ?. Ramah is buried at Lafayette Cemetery, Upshur County, Texas. Owner of photo is Geri Braswell.
- Herring, Marvin (9 KB)
Marvin Herring is the son of William and Lena Herring.
Marvin was born 9 July 1908 and died 27 June 1965. He is buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Upshur County, Texas.
Marvin married Cleo Patria (Gurley) Spann.
- Spann, Alma Lee April 6, 1893--August 15, 1929 (5 KB)
Alma Lee is the daughter of Bryant Cicero and Amelia Jane (Armstrong) Spann. She married LeRoy Lagrone. She and LeRoy are buried at Floyd Cemetery, Upshur County, Texas, beside her parents. Owner of photo is Geri Braswell.
- Davies, Oradella ( Little) (14 KB)
Ora Della "Pat" (Little Davies) was the daughter of Roy Albert and Minnie Pearl (Priddy) Little.
Oradella married Mr. E. Davies and they had two daughters.
Photo was furnished by Ora Della's daughter.
- Ferrell, William Russell (24 KB)
William was born October 16, 1978 in Texas and lost his life in an autombile accident July 4,2002. Will was a graduate of Texas A&M University and was attending Texas A&M Universitey Graduate School in College Station at the time of his death. He served as a member of the F-2 Company of Texas A&M Corps of Cadets for four year and of the Ross Volumteer Company for two years, serving as commander of the last year.
William is the grandson of William H. "Bod" Holmes.
- Laird, Willie and Hansford Belle (Allen) (16 KB)
Willie is the son of Andrew and Ella Laird. Willie was born 13 July 1901 in Upshur County, Texas, and passed away in 1958.
Willie married 17 March 1926, to Hansford Belle Allen. Hansford was born 23 January 1901 and passed away 31 May 1989.
Hansford Belle Allen Laird was the daughter of John Henry and Irene Delitha (Pickett) Allen.
Hansford was a sister to Nora Jewell Allen who was married to Tippie Otis Spann.
Willie and Hansford Laird are buried in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Gregg County, Texas.
Sources: Sandra L. Spann and Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
- Campbell, Clara Lee (Buchanan) (4 KB)
Clara Lee was born 14 May 1916 and passed away 22 September 1987.
Clara was the daughter of Alvin O. and Missouri (Risher) Buchanan.
Clara was married to Wille Samuel "Dutch" Campbell on 27 Feburary 1953.
Clara is buried in Cherokee Cemetery, Upshur County, Texas.
Sources:E. G. Campbell, C. Holmes, Clara's granddaughter, Cherokee Cemetery and Geraldine L. Braswell.
Photo provided by C. Holmes.
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