Vamus Culpepper

M, (1 June 1915 - 7 September 2016)
FatherWill Culpepper (Apr 1885 - )
MotherLollie Maddox (s 1887 - )
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*1 June 1915 He was born on 1 June 1915 at Chipley, Harris Co., Georgia. 
Note*21 August 1995 A RESOLUTION

Commending Mr. and Mrs. Vamus Culpepper on the occasion of
their 57th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on August 21, 1938, Thelma Ruth Hightower and Vamus
Culpepper were united in matrimony, and this special couple
will celebrate the wondrous occasion of their 57th wedding
anniversary on August 21, 1995; and

WHEREAS, they are both natives of Harris County, Georgia,
and have resided throughout their long-standing marriage in
the Pine Mountain area, where they are well-known as
involved, caring members of their community; and

WHEREAS, they are the proud and loving parents of ten
children who have achieved personal independence and
professional success, and they are blessed with having 28
grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren who have been
fortunate to experience their love and understanding; and

WHEREAS, they have demonstrated the devotion and
consideration vital to a loving partnership and have
instilled in their children self-esteem, integrity, and
patience while inspiring them to show compassion, charity,
and good will toward others; and

WHEREAS, both members of this charming couple have been
devoted members of the Bethany Baptist Church where Thelma
Ruth has directed the choir and been the Sunday School
secretary and Vamus has served as a Deacon; and their
constant support and dedication have contributed
substantially to the life of this church; and

WHEREAS, it is most appropriate that the rare accomplishment
of maintaining a loving and vibrant marriage of long
duration be a properly recognized and celebrated.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body congratulate
Mr. and Mrs. Vamus Culpepper on the momentous occasion of
their 57th wedding anniversary and express to them their
best wishes for continued health and happiness. 
Death*7 September 2016 He died on 7 September 2016 at age 101. 
Obituary*14 September 2016 Vamus Culpepper, 101, passed away Wednesday. He was born June 1, 1915 in Chipley, Georgia to the late, Will and Lottie Culpepper. Local survivors include Rosa (Wesley) Hall, Patricia (Dennis) Zachery, Decatur, GA; and Annette Culpepper, Lithonia, GA; The Celebration of Life Service will be Thursday at 1:00 PM at Bethany Baptist Church. Rev. James E. Hightower will officiate.1 
Last Edited22 September 2016

Citations

  1. Obituary of Vamus Culpepper, published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Sept. 14, 2016.

Mary W. Culpepper

F, (1910 - )
FatherWill Culpepper (Apr 1885 - )
MotherLollie Maddox (s 1887 - )
African* She was an African-American. 
Birth*1910 She was born in 1910 at Harris Co., Georgia. 
Last Edited22 September 2016

Clifford Culpepper

M, (1911 - )
FatherWill Culpepper (Apr 1885 - )
MotherLollie Maddox (s 1887 - )
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*1911 He was born in 1911 at Haralson Co., Georgia. 
Last Edited22 September 2016

Bethna Dennis1

F, (18 January 1935 - 20 October 2016)
Birth*18 January 1935 She was born on 18 January 1935 at New Augusta, Perry Co., Mississippi.1 
Married Name8 June 1958  As of 8 June 1958, her married name was Culpepper.1 
Marriage*8 June 1958 She married Moody Manning Culpepper on 8 June 1958 at age 23.1 
Death*20 October 2016 She died at Vicksburg, Warren Co., Mississippi, on 20 October 2016 at age 81.1 
Obituary*27 October 2016 Bethna Dennis Culpepper died on October 20, 2016, after battling lung cancer for almost a year.

Beth was born on January 18, 1935 in New Augusta, MS, in the family home in the same room her mother was born. She was the daughter of Wilmer Dennis and Loucile Ikerd Dennis.

Beth was graduated from Mississippi Southern College (now the University of Southern Mississippi) with a degree in English. She then taught school in Moss Point where she met her roommate's brother Moody Manning Culpepper who was serving in the United States Navy. They eloped on June 8, 1958. While he finished his degree in civil engineering at Mississippi State University she worked for the MSU Registrar and later taught school in Starkville.

Beth was a longtime resident of Vicksburg supporting many community and cultural activities. She retired from the Warren County Vicksburg Schools after teaching English for 30 years and also serving as yearbook faculty advisor. As a member of First Presbyterian Church, she was a part of the Faith in Practice Sunday School Class, and Presbyterian Women receiving an Honorary Life Membership. She served on the board of the Warren County-Vicksburg Library for many years. She was a Salvation Army volunteer and Master Gardener. She and Moody were active Mississippi State University supporters.

Beth faithfully cared for Moody as he suffered with Parkinson's disease for many years. He predeceased her on April 26, 2016.

Her survivors include her sister, Cynthia Biegler; her brother, Murray Dennis (Lonie); her sister-in-law, Pat Schiffbauer; her children, Gay Drake (Joe) and Mike Culpepper (Joe McDermott); and her granddaughter, Anna Drake McIntyre (Thomas).

The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to those who cared for her in her last months.

Funeral services will be at First Presbyterian Church of Vicksburg, 1501 Cherry Street, on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. until time of the service.1 

Family

Moody Manning Culpepper (circa 1935 - 26 April 2016)
Last Edited19 November 2016

Citations

  1. Obituary of Bethna Dennis Culpepper, published in the Clarion Ledger on Oct. 27, 2016.

Fletcher Pearl Pitchford

F, (27 March 1918 - 2014)
Birth*27 March 1918 She was born on 27 March 1918.1 
Married Namesay 1942  As of say 1942, her married name was Culpepper. 
Marriage*say 1942 She married Joel Blanchard Culpepper say 1942. 
Married Namecirca 1985  As of circa 1985, her married name was Acree.2 
Marriage*circa 1985 She married Samuel Kontz Acree circa 1985.2 
Death*2014 She died in 2014. 

Family 1

Joel Blanchard Culpepper (1920 - 26 January 1944)

Family 2

Samuel Kontz Acree (25 September 1921 - 27 August 2001)
Last Edited29 November 2016

Citations

  1. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    Find A Grave Memorial# 81472311.
  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

Samuel Kontz Acree1

M, (25 September 1921 - 27 August 2001)
Birth*25 September 1921 He was born on 25 September 1921 at Gordon Co., Georgia.1,2 
Marriage*circa 1985 He married Fletcher Pearl Pitchford circa 1985.1 
Death*27 August 2001 He died at Fulton Co., Georgia, on 27 August 2001 at age 79.1,2 
Burial*say 31 August 2001 His body was interred say 31 August 2001 at Forest Lawns Memorial Gardens, College Park, Fulton Co., Georgia.2 

Family

Fletcher Pearl Pitchford (27 March 1918 - 2014)
Last Edited27 November 2016

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. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    Find A Grave Memorial# 81472311.

Albert Nolan Thornton1

M, (10 October 1872 - 12 December 1959)
FatherJames Geoffrey Thornton1 (Dec 1849 - 17 May 1929)
MotherFrances A. Garner1 (May 1853 - 29 May 1919)
Birth*10 October 1872 He was born on 10 October 1872 at Mississippi.1 
Marriage*7 November 1894 He married Frances Catherine Brown at Elmore Co., Alabama, on 7 November 1894 at age 22.1 
Death*12 December 1959 He died at Wetumpka, Elmore Co., Alabama, on 12 December 1959 at age 87.1 

Family

Frances Catherine Brown (8 November 1875 - 31 December 1935)
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited16 September 2017

Citations

  1. Public Member Trees, Ancestry.com, "MyOrigins" family tree, by emilyday137.

Frances Catherine Brown1

F, (8 November 1875 - 31 December 1935)
Birth*8 November 1875 She was born on 8 November 1875 at Alabama.1 
Married Name7 November 1894  As of 7 November 1894, her married name was Thornton.1 
Marriage*7 November 1894 She married Albert Nolan Thornton at Elmore Co., Alabama, on 7 November 1894 at age 18.1 
Death*31 December 1935 She died at Wetumpka, Elmore Co., Alabama, on 31 December 1935 at age 60.1 

Family

Albert Nolan Thornton (10 October 1872 - 12 December 1959)
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited3 December 2016

Citations

  1. Public Member Trees, Ancestry.com, "MyOrigins" family tree, by emilyday137.

Lelal C. Thornton1

F, (circa 1874 - )
FatherJames Geoffrey Thornton1 (Dec 1849 - 17 May 1929)
MotherFrances A. Garner1 (May 1853 - 29 May 1919)
Birth*circa 1874 She was born circa 1874 at MS.1 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited10 December 2016

Citations

  1. Public Member Trees, Ancestry.com, "MyOrigins" family tree, by emilyday137.

(?) Weldon

M, (say 1879 - )
Birth*say 1879 He was born say 1879. 
Marriage*say 1900 He married Martha Louella Thornton say 1900. 

Family

Martha Louella Thornton (18 September 1879 - 15 March 1950)
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited10 December 2016

William Frank Dean

M, (23 January 1939 - 5 November 2015)
FatherRev. Elmer Fay Dean (23 Jan 1910 - 29 May 1985)
MotherDoris Jean Cook (17 Sep 1918 - 3 Jul 1986)
Birth*23 January 1939 He was born on 23 January 1939 at Alabama. 
Death*5 November 2015 He died at North Carolina on 5 November 2015 at age 76. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited25 December 2016

Charles Organ Richards Jr.1

M, (28 November 1920 - 31 December 1972)
Birth*28 November 1920 He was born on 28 November 1920 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.1 
Marriage*16 February 1945 He married Eva Geraldine Webb at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada, on 16 February 1945 at age 24.1 
Death*31 December 1972 He died at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, on 31 December 1972 at age 52.1 

Family

Eva Geraldine Webb (12 November 1924 - 2 August 2000)
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited25 December 2016

Citations

  1. Ancestry.com, Public Member Trees, Richards/Webb/Culpepper Family Tree, poof38.

David Griffith1

M, (say 1725 - 1785)
Birth*say 1725 He was born say 1725.1 
Marriage*11 June 1750 He married Hanna Middleton at South Carolina on 11 June 1750.1,2 
Death*1785 He died at South Carolina in 1785.1 

Family

Hanna Middleton (say 1733 - )
Last Edited8 January 2017

Citations

  1. Ancestry.com, Public Member Trees, Neil, Alice_vanderlinden.
  2. Hunting For Bears, comp.. South Carolina Marriage Index, 1641-1965 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2005.
    Original data: South Carolina marriage information taken from various sources. Many of these records were extracted from copies of the original records in microfilm, microfiche, or book format, located at the Family History Library.

    (Record says "Orangeburg District," but that was not formed until 1769).

Elizabeth Anna Hauert1

F, (say 1720 - 1780)
Birth*say 1720 She was born say 1720 at Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*say 1742 She married Johannes Schwindt say 1742.1 
Married Namesay 1742  As of say 1742, her married name was Schwindt.1 
Death*1780 She died at Charleston, Charleston District, South Carolina, in 1780.1 

Family

Johannes Schwindt (17 January 1718 - 23 May 1785)
Child
Last Edited26 January 2017

Citations

  1. Https://familysearch.org/tree/person/LCTN-MBH/details?spouse=MGTZ-QZJ.