Annie Ruth Bell1,2

F, (29 November 1920 - 1 September 2010)
Birth*29 November 1920 She was born on 29 November 1920 at Heard Co., Georgia. She was the daughter of Ike and Stella Jackson Bell.1,2 
Marriage*31 January 1953 She married Rev. Robert Elie Culpepper at Heard Co., Georgia, on 31 January 1953 at age 32.1,2 
Married Name31 January 1953  As of 31 January 1953, her married name was Culpepper.1,2 
ResidenceJanuary 2002 Annie resided at Franklin, Heard Co., Georgia, in January 2002. (Her sister's obituary:
Mrs. Emmie Lou Bell Porter, 94, of Franklin, Ga., died Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at the West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Ga. Mrs. Porter was born Sept. 2, 1907 in Heard County, Ga. to the late Ike Floyd Bell and Stella Gay Jackson Bell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Winslow Porter. For many years Mrs. Porter served the children of Heard and Troup County as an elementary school teacher. She will long be remembered for her great love and devotion to educating children. Until the onset of her long illness, Mrs. Porter was a faithful member of the Salem United Methodist Church. A funeral will be Friday, Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. at Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home in Franklin, Ga. The Rev. Dr. Don Jolly and the Rev. Tom Lipham will officiate. Burial will be in the Shadowlawn Cemetery in LaGrange, Ga. Surviving are sister, Annie Ruth Culpepper; sister-in-law, Jimmie Bell, both of Franklin, Ga; niece Ann Bell of Cumming, Ga; great-nephew, Joshua Franklin of Lilburn, Ga; and a number of cousins. Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.)3 
Death*1 September 2010 She died at Ephesus, Heard Co., Georgia, on 1 September 2010 at age 89.4,5 
Obituary*2 September 2010 Annie Ruth Culpepper, 89, of Ephesus died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010.
     Mrs. Culpepper was born on Nov. 29, 2010 (sic), in Heard County to the late Ike and Stella Jackson Bell. She was a homemaker and a member of Sardis Baptist Church.
     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Culpepper; her brothers, Clifford and Guy Bell; and her sisters, Clyde Bell Franklin and Emmie Lou Porter.
     Survivors include her sisters-in-law, Jewel Culpepper and Jo Culpepper, and a number of nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 3, at 2 p.m. at Sardis Baptist Church. Rev. Darnell Teal and Rev. Steve Dempsey will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Prior to the services, her body will be placed in the church from 1:30 p.m. until the funeral hour.
     Visitation will be held at Rainwater Funeral Home in Bowdon on Friday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Messages of condolence can be sent to the family at www.rainwaterfuneralhome.com.5 
Burial*3 September 2010 Her body was interred on 3 September 2010 at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., Georgia.5 

Family

Rev. Robert Elie Culpepper (14 May 1929 - 26 November 1997)
Last Edited16 September 2010

Citations

  1. The Times-Journal, Franklin, Heard Co., GA.
    http://www.algaonline.org/timesjournal.htm
    9 Dec 1997, Obituary for Rev. Robert Elie Culpepper.
  2. Heard County Court of the Ordinary, Heard County, GA Marriages, 1886 - 1965, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1966, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. Film # 424,613 & 424,614.
    Robert E. Culpepper (23) and Annie Ruth Bell (26) on 31 Jan 1953 in Heard Co., GA, Book 4-191.
  3. Newnan Times-Herald, Newnan, Coweta Co., GA.
    http://times-herald.com/
    Obituary of Emmie Lou Bell Porter, published 24 Jan 2002.
  4. E-mail written 2005-2010 to Culpepper Connections from Barbara Culpepper Boles (#41408), e-mail address (Sep 2010).
  5. Times-Georgian, Carrollton, GA.
    http://times-georgian.com/
    Obituary of Annie Ruth Bell Culpepper (#50274), published 2 Sep 2010.

Christine Brand1

F, (say 1926 - 19 April 2009)
Birth*say 1926 She was born say 1926.2 
Marriage*2 February 1943 She married James David Culpepper at Carroll Co., Georgia, on 2 February 1943.2,3 
Married Name2 February 1943  As of 2 February 1943, her married name was Culpepper.2,3 
Residence*November 1997 Christine resided at LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia, in November 1997.2 
Death*19 April 2009 She died at LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia, on 19 April 2009.1 

Family

James David Culpepper (25 March 1923 - 22 March 1992)
Child
Last Edited2 May 2009

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2005-2010 to Culpepper Connections from Barbara Culpepper Boles (#41408), e-mail address (Sep 2010).
  2. The Times-Journal, Franklin, Heard Co., GA.
    http://www.algaonline.org/timesjournal.htm
    9 Dec 1997, Obituary for Rev. Robert Elie Culpepper.
  3. Jenny Martin Fagg, compiler, Index to Marriage Licenses, Carroll County, Georgia, 1827-1980, Volumes 1 & 2, Houston, TX: JMF Publications, 1984, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. FHL US/CAN Book: 975.839.
    David Culpepper and Christine Brown on 2 Feb 1943 in Carroll Co., GA, Book R-381.

Margaret Christine (?)1,2

F, (7 September 1927 - 12 April 2009)
Birth*7 September 1927 She was born on 7 September 1927.2 
SSN*between 1940 and 1950 Her Social Security Number was issued between 1940 and 1950 in Georgia.2 
Marriage*say 1970 She married Alvin L. Culpepper say 1970.1 
Married Namesay 1970  As of say 1970, her married name was Culpepper.1 
Residence*November 1997 Margaret resided at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia, in November 1997.1 
Death*12 April 2009 She died at LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia, on 12 April 2009 at age 81.2 

Family

Alvin L. Culpepper (28 October 1926 - 9 April 1991)
Last Edited16 September 2010

Citations

  1. The Times-Journal, Franklin, Heard Co., GA.
    http://www.algaonline.org/timesjournal.htm
    9 Dec 1997, Obituary for Rev. Robert Elie Culpepper.
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

William H. Matthews

M, (circa 1846 - )
Birth*circa 1846 He was born circa 1846 at Virginia
Marriage*1908 He married Virginia E. Culpepper at Princess Anne Co., Virginia, in 1908.1 
1910 Census*15 April 1910 William and Nathaniel was listed as a farm hand on the 1910 Census at Butts Road District, Norfolk Co., Virginia.2 

Family

Virginia E. Culpepper (December 1874 - )
Child
Last Edited28 August 2012

Citations

  1. Jordan Dodd, compiler, Virginia Marriages 1851-1929, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3976
    Virginia E. Culpepper and William H. Matthews married in Princess Anne Co., VA in 1908.
  2. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 68, Sheet 7A-7B, Family 133, Hickory Station Road, Butts Road District, Norfolk Co., VA
    William H. Matthews, Head, M, Wh, 63, Md2-2yrs, VA/VA/VA, General Farmer
    Virginia E. Matthews, Wife, F, 35, md1-2yrs, VA/NC/VA
    Rena E. Matthews, Daughter, F, Wh, 1, S, VA/VA/VA
    Herman Culpeper, Hired Man, M, Wh, 18, S, VA/VA/VA, Laborer-Farm hand.

Johnny A. Brannan1

M, (28 January 1885 - 30 January 1885)
FatherW. C. Brannan1 (c 1856 - )
MotherLula I. Culpepper1 (c 1857 - )
Birth*28 January 1885 He was born on 28 January 1885 at Carroll Co., Georgia.1 
Death*30 January 1885 He died at Carroll Co., Georgia, on 30 January 1885.1 
Burial*circa 31 January 1885 His body was interred circa 31 January 1885 at Culpepper Cemetery, Whitesburg, Carroll Co., Georgia.1 
Last Edited25 September 2004

Citations

  1. "Culpepper Cemetery in Carroll Co., Georgia", The Georgia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. 14, Number 3, Fall Issue 1978.
    Ten-foot-tall square marker, "Culpepper" on base, sides three and four uninscribed:
    Side 1 -- John F. Culpepper / Born May 17, 1835 / Departed this life Aug. 16, 1902 in his 68th year / We'll join him in that heavenly land, no more to take the parting hand. Elizabeth E. Culpepper, Vela A. Culpepper
    Side 2 -- "Branan" on base:
    + Little Mary, infant dau. of J. F. & E. E. Culpepper, Born Sept. 21, 1865, Died Sept. 21, 1865
    + William H. , son of J. F. & E. E. Culpepper, Born April 9, 1867, Died Oct. 23, 1868
    + Cornelia dau. of J. F. & E. E. Culpepper, Born July 27, 1860, Died Jul 10 1876
    + Johny (sic) A., infant son of W. C. & L. I. Branan, Born Jan. 28, 1885, Died Jan. 30, 1885
    + Ethel F., dau. of W. C. & L. I. Branan, Born Sept. 6, 1879, Died Oct. 27, 1886
    + Bernie E., Dau. of W. C. & L. I. Branan, Born June 12, 1883, Died Nov. 4, 1886.

Ethel F. Brannan1

F, (6 September 1879 - 27 October 1886)
FatherW. C. Brannan1 (c 1856 - )
MotherLula I. Culpepper1 (c 1857 - )
Birth*6 September 1879 She was born on 6 September 1879 at Carroll Co., Georgia.1 
Death*27 October 1886 She died at Carroll Co., Georgia, on 27 October 1886 at age 7.1 
Burial*circa 28 October 1886 Her body was interred circa 28 October 1886 at Culpepper Cemetery, Whitesburg, Carroll Co., Georgia.1 
Last Edited25 September 2004

Citations

  1. "Culpepper Cemetery in Carroll Co., Georgia", The Georgia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. 14, Number 3, Fall Issue 1978.
    Ten-foot-tall square marker, "Culpepper" on base, sides three and four uninscribed:
    Side 1 -- John F. Culpepper / Born May 17, 1835 / Departed this life Aug. 16, 1902 in his 68th year / We'll join him in that heavenly land, no more to take the parting hand. Elizabeth E. Culpepper, Vela A. Culpepper
    Side 2 -- "Branan" on base:
    + Little Mary, infant dau. of J. F. & E. E. Culpepper, Born Sept. 21, 1865, Died Sept. 21, 1865
    + William H. , son of J. F. & E. E. Culpepper, Born April 9, 1867, Died Oct. 23, 1868
    + Cornelia dau. of J. F. & E. E. Culpepper, Born July 27, 1860, Died Jul 10 1876
    + Johny (sic) A., infant son of W. C. & L. I. Branan, Born Jan. 28, 1885, Died Jan. 30, 1885
    + Ethel F., dau. of W. C. & L. I. Branan, Born Sept. 6, 1879, Died Oct. 27, 1886
    + Bernie E., Dau. of W. C. & L. I. Branan, Born June 12, 1883, Died Nov. 4, 1886.

Bernie E. Brannan1

F, (12 June 1883 - 4 November 1886)
FatherW. C. Brannan1 (c 1856 - )
MotherLula I. Culpepper1 (c 1857 - )
Birth*12 June 1883 She was born on 12 June 1883 at Carroll Co., Georgia.1 
Death*4 November 1886 She died at Carroll Co., Georgia, on 4 November 1886 at age 3.1 
Burial*circa 5 November 1886 Her body was interred circa 5 November 1886 at Culpepper Cemetery, Whitesburg, Carroll Co., Georgia.1 
Last Edited25 September 2004

Citations

  1. "Culpepper Cemetery in Carroll Co., Georgia", The Georgia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. 14, Number 3, Fall Issue 1978.
    Ten-foot-tall square marker, "Culpepper" on base, sides three and four uninscribed:
    Side 1 -- John F. Culpepper / Born May 17, 1835 / Departed this life Aug. 16, 1902 in his 68th year / We'll join him in that heavenly land, no more to take the parting hand. Elizabeth E. Culpepper, Vela A. Culpepper
    Side 2 -- "Branan" on base:
    + Little Mary, infant dau. of J. F. & E. E. Culpepper, Born Sept. 21, 1865, Died Sept. 21, 1865
    + William H. , son of J. F. & E. E. Culpepper, Born April 9, 1867, Died Oct. 23, 1868
    + Cornelia dau. of J. F. & E. E. Culpepper, Born July 27, 1860, Died Jul 10 1876
    + Johny (sic) A., infant son of W. C. & L. I. Branan, Born Jan. 28, 1885, Died Jan. 30, 1885
    + Ethel F., dau. of W. C. & L. I. Branan, Born Sept. 6, 1879, Died Oct. 27, 1886
    + Bernie E., Dau. of W. C. & L. I. Branan, Born June 12, 1883, Died Nov. 4, 1886.

Zoellen Culpepper1,2

F, (7 June 1939 - 9 November 2001)
FatherHenry Emanuel Culpepper1,2 (11 Sep 1900 - Dec 1949)
MotherMyrtha O'Shields1,2 (1914 - 3 Oct 1970)
Birth*7 June 1939 She was born on 7 June 1939 at Jackson Co., Alabama.3 
Married Nameafter 1953  As of after 1953, her married name was Hill.1 
Death*9 November 2001 She died at Jackson Co., Alabama, on 9 November 2001 at age 62.1,3 
Burial*11 November 2001 Her body was interred on 11 November 2001 at Shelton Cemetery, Jackson Co., Alabama.3 
Last Edited3 March 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jul 2004 to Warren Culpepper from Ricky Hill, e-mail address.
  2. Maxine Culpepper Barron, Author: e-mail address, Culpepper, P.O. Box 382, Rainsville, Alabama 35986: M and M Publishing, 2004 .
    P. 212.
  3. Maxine Culpepper Barron, Author: e-mail address, Culpepper, P.O. Box 382, Rainsville, Alabama 35986: M and M Publishing, 2004 .
    P. 213.

Venia Stewart1

F, (14 October 1915 - 11 March 1997)
Birth*14 October 1915 Venia was born on 14 October 1915.2 
Marriage*say 1933 She married Archie Lee Culpepper say 1933.3 
Married Namesay 1933  As of say 1933, her married name was Culpepper.3 
Death*11 March 1997 She died at Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, on 11 March 1997 at age 81.2 

Family

Archie Lee Culpepper (30 June 1912 - January 1986)
Children
Last Edited10 July 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written 6 Jul 2008 to Culpepper Connections from Susan Louise Culpepper (#59127), e-mail address.
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  3. E-mail written Jul 2004 to Warren Culpepper from Dorothy A. Culpepper Corbell Chavez, e-mail address.
  4. Obituary Central.
    http://www.obitcentral.com/
    Obituary of Barbara Culpepper Pardee: http://www.obitcentral.com/obitsearch/obits/la/la-jackson9.htm.

Jesse Lawrence Culpepper1

M, (3 March 1929 - 23 April 2016)
FatherJames Lawrence Culpepper1 (3 Aug 1885 - 19 Jan 1961)
MotherBessie (?)1 (12 Aug 1892 - 16 Oct 1977)
Birth*3 March 1929 He was born on 3 March 1929 at Autauga Co., Alabama.1 
(Son) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Samuel, Charles, William and Jesse was listed as a son in James Lawrence Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Big Springs, Autauga Co., Alabama.2 
Residence*2007 Jesse resided at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama, in 2007.3,4 
Death*23 April 2016 He died at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama, on 23 April 2016 at age 87.5 
Obituary*26 April 2016 Jesse L. Culpepper, 87, left his earthly family to join his heavenly family on April 23, 2016, after facing cancer during the last days of his life. He was a Korean War veteran, an Alabama Power Co. retiree, and a faithful member of his church. He is preceded in death by his father, James Lawrence Culpepper; his mother Bessie Williams Culpepper; and nine of his eleven brothers and sisters.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of sixty five years, Mildred Brown Culpepper; his children, Charlene Brown (Kenny), Jerry Culpepper (Angela), and Susan Edwards (Tony); eight grandchildren, Kevin Brown, Keith Brown (Kristin), Jessica Rumyantsev (Sergey), Jennifer Hensley (Jeff), Jerika Lamb, Clay Edwards (Lindsay), Neil Edwards (Audrey), Amy Dandridge (Blake); and eight great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 from 5:00-7:00PM at Leak Memory Chapel. A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2015 at 11:00AM at Leak Memory Chapel with burial following in Greenwood Cemetery. Shawn Merithew and Rodney Culpepper will be officiating.5 
Burial*27 April 2016 His body was interred on 27 April 2016 at Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama.5 
Last Edited21 June 2016

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jul 2004 to Warren Culpepper from Kevin Lawrence Brown, e-mail address.
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 11, Sheet 10A, Lines 10-19, Precinct 8, Big Springs, Autauga Co., AL
    Rents home, Radio=N, Farm=Y
    James L. Culpepper, Head, M, W, 45, Md@39, FL/GA/GA, Farmer, Vet=N
    Bessie Culpepper, Wife, F, W, 32, Md@27, AL/AL/AL
    Riley Culpepper, Son, M, W, 22, Sng, AL/FL/AL, Farm helper
    Myrtle Culpepper, Daughter, F, W, 18, Sng, AL/FL/AL
    Charles Culpepper, Son, M, W, 13, Sng, AL/FL/AL, Farm helper
    Floyd Culpepper, Son, M, W, 10, Sng, AL/FL/AL
    Alberta Culpepper, Daughter, F, W, 5, Sng, AL/FL/AL
    Jessie L. Culpepper, Son, M, W, 1 1/12, Sng, AL/FL/AL
    Francis Williams, Step-Daughter, F, W, 13, Sng, AL/AL/AL
    Hubert Williams, Step-Son, M, W, 10, Sng, AL/AL/AL.
  3. Montgomery Advertiser, Montgomery, Alabama.
    http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com
    Obituary of Eleanor Jettie Culpepper, published 21 May 2007.
  4. MyFamily.com Inc., compiler, US Public Records Index, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8907&enc=1
  5. Obituary of Jesse L. Culpepper, published in the Montgomery Advertiser on Apr. 26, 2016.

Bessie L. (?)1

F, (3 November 1911 - 14 June 1977)
Birth*3 November 1911 She was born on 3 November 1911.1 
Marriage*say 1952 She married William Henry Culpepper say 1952. The marriage between William and Bessie is not proven but assumed based on the fact that they are the only two Culpeppers in Grady County for whom records gave been found. It is possible that Bessie is actually the same person as Bell Annie Mae CLARENCE. If you know more about this, please contact Warren Culpepper.2 
Married Namesay 1952  As of say 1952, her married name was Culpepper.1 
Death*14 June 1977 She died at Cairo, Grady Co., Georgia, on 14 June 1977 at age 65.1,3 

Family

William Henry Culpepper (23 May 1906 - 19 October 1977)
Last Edited12 November 2004

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  2. Warren L. Culpepper (#1942), Former publisher of Culpepper Connections, e-mail address.
  3. Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
    Bessie L. Culpepper, White, d. 14 Jun 1977 at 65 years in Grady Co., GA; Res. in Grady Co., GA, #019463.

Mabel Lois McLean1,2

F, (26 September 1913 - 1 February 2000)
Birth*26 September 1913 She was born on 26 September 1913 at Bibb Co., Georgia.1,2 
Married Namesay 1931  As of say 1931, her married name was Lee.2 
Marriage*say 1931 She married (?) Lee say 1931.2 
Marriage*say 1950 She married Bob C. Culpepper say 1950.1 
Married Namesay 1950  As of say 1950, her married name was Culpepper.1 
Death*1 February 2000 She died at Union Point, Greene Co., Georgia, on 1 February 2000 at age 86.1 
Obituary*2 February 2000 GREENSBORO --- Services for Lois McLean Lee Culpepper will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Avondale Baptist Church Cemetery. Culpepper, 86, died Tuesday, 1 Feb 2000. Born in Bibb County, she was the daughter of the late Murray J. and Mattie Davis McLean. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, the Young at Heart Group, WMU and AARP. Survivors include her daughters, Joyce Lee Heffner of Union Point and Jean Lee Kirkland of Lewisville, Texas; sisters, Ethel Malone and Martha Evans, both of Macon; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The family may be contacted at 5909 Houston Road, Macon. Memorials may be made to Boswell Memorial Hospital, Greensboro 30642. Crest Lawn Funeral Home in Macon has charge of arrangements.2 
Burial*3 February 2000 Her body was interred on 3 February 2000 at Aondale Baptist Church Cemetery, Greensboro, Greene Co., Georgia.2 

Family 1

(?) Lee (say 1910 - )

Family 2

Bob C. Culpepper (26 December 1918 - 26 November 1992)
Last Edited6 May 2010

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  2. The Macon Telegraph, Macon, GA.
    http://www.macon.com
    Obituary for Lois M. Lee Culpepper, 2 Feb 2000.

(?) Lee1

M, (say 1910 - )
Birth*say 1910 He was born say 1910.1 
Marriage*say 1931 He married Mabel Lois McLean say 1931.1 

Family

Mabel Lois McLean (26 September 1913 - 1 February 2000)
Last Edited15 July 2004

Citations

  1. The Macon Telegraph, Macon, GA.
    http://www.macon.com
    Obituary for Lois M. Lee Culpepper, 2 Feb 2000.

Theophilus Dean

M, (circa 1822 - )
FatherTheophilus Dean (c 1780 - )
MotherSarah Peebles (c 1785 - )
Birth*circa 1822 He was born circa 1822 at Wake Co., North Carolina
Last Edited16 July 2004

Thomas Dean

M, (circa 1825 - )
FatherTheophilus Dean (c 1780 - )
MotherSarah Peebles (c 1785 - )
Birth*circa 1825 He was born circa 1825 at Wake Co., North Carolina
Last Edited16 July 2004

James Dean

M, (circa 1826 - )
FatherTheophilus Dean (c 1780 - )
MotherSarah Peebles (c 1785 - )
Birth*circa 1826 He was born circa 1826 at Wake Co., North Carolina
Last Edited16 July 2004

Sabrina Dean

F, (circa 1825 - )
FatherTheophilus Dean (c 1780 - )
MotherSarah Peebles (c 1785 - )
Birth*circa 1825 She was born circa 1825 at Wake Co., North Carolina
Last Edited16 July 2004