Leland Coleman1

Male, #40351, (say 1894 - )
Birth*say 1894 Leland was born say 1894. 
Marriage* He married Vera Burns. 
Death* He died at Montgomery Co., Georgia. 

Family

Vera Burns
Child
Last Edited16 Oct 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000 to Lew Griffin from Hilton Francis Culpepper Jr. (#39230), e-mail address (Apr 2012).

Vera Burns1

Female, #40352, (5 Nov 1896 - 15 Mar 1971)
Married Name Her married name was Coleman. 
Birth*5 Nov 1896 Vera was born on 5 Nov 1896.2 
Marriage* She married Leland Coleman. 
Death*15 Mar 1971 She died at Tarrytown, Montgomery Co., Georgia, on 15 Mar 1971 at age 74.2 

Family

Leland Coleman
Child
Last Edited16 Oct 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000 to Lew Griffin from Hilton Francis Culpepper Jr. (#39230), e-mail address (Apr 2012).
  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

Virtue Parzada Dillard1

Female, #40354, (circa 1862 - )
Name Variation She was also known as Vinchey.2 
Name Variation She was also known as Virgie. 
Birth*circa 1862 Virtue was born at Alabama circa 1862.3 
Marriage*circa 1885 She married Richard Wright Ryalls circa 1885. 
Married Namecirca 1885  As of circa 1885, her married name was Ryalls. 
Birth of Soncirca 1888 Her son Owen Ryalls was born circa 1888 at Alabama.3 
Birth of Soncirca 1891 Her son Jimmie Ryalls was born circa 1891 at Alabama.3 
Birth of Soncirca 1894 Her son Richard Ryalls was born circa 1894 at Alabama.3 
Marriage*25 Jul 1899 She married Darrel Decatur Culpepper at Dallas Co., Alabama, on 25 Jul 1899.2 
Married Name25 Jul 1899  As of 25 Jul 1899, her married name was Culpepper.2 
Divorce*1901 She and Darrel Decatur Culpepper were divorced in 1901. 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 Virtue was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama.3 
Biography* Vinchey Parzada Ryalls who married Daniel Culpepper in Selma, Dallas County, AL on 25 July 1899.

Her name was Virgie or Virtue Parzada Dillard, (she was called Virgie), and she had a sister named Highly Christian Dillard. After her father was buried in Savannah, GA, she was brought to Selma, Dallas County, AL as a young girl by her mother. She married Richard Wright Ryalls sometime around 1885, and had six children by him. All of those children were born in Dale County, AL.

When the eldest was but 8 years old, Richard Ryalls died, and Virgie Dillard Ryalls placed her six children in the Methodist Children's Home in Selma, Dallas County, AL.(I presume she returned to her mother's residence.) The children were actually taken there by her sister Highly Christian Dillard, who signed their admission papers. Virgie Dillard Ryalls reclaimed her children 9 months later in 1896; unfortunately one died before her return.

She married Daniel Culpepper in 1899, and her children were at that time between the ages of 5 and 14. Addie Parzada Ryalls, her second eldest daughter was 12. 

Family 1

Richard Wright Ryalls
Marriage*circa 1885 She married Richard Wright Ryalls circa 1885. 
Children

Family 2

Darrel Decatur Culpepper
Marriage*25 Jul 1899 She married Darrel Decatur Culpepper at Dallas Co., Alabama, on 25 Jul 1899.2 
Divorce*1901 She and Darrel Decatur Culpepper were divorced in 1901. 
Child
Last Edited1 Oct 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000 to Lew Griffin from Nancy Pressley.
  2. Dallas Co., AL Marriages, Book U, page 162:
    Darrel Daniel Culpepper and Virtue P. Ryalls, 25 Jul 1899
    (Nancy Pressley believes Virtue was probably Vinchey Parzada who previously married Richard Wright Ryalls).
  3. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 85, Page 11B, 62 Covington Street, Precinct 1, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL
    Virtue P. Cullpepper, Head, F, Wh, 47, wid, ch 8/6, AL/AL/AL
    Owen Riles, Son, M, Wh, 21, sng, AL/AL/AL, Slasher/Cotton Mill
    Jimmie Riles, Son, M, Wh, 18, sng, AL/AL/AL, Doffer/Cotton Mill
    Richard Riles, Son, M, Wh, 15, sng, AL/AL/AL, Spinner/Cotton Mill
    Emma L. Cullpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 8, sng, AL/AL/AL
    William B. Tupley (sp?), Grandson, M, Wh, 5, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Earl Wingard, Boarder, M, Wh, 17, sng, AL/AL/AL, Doffer/Cotton Mill.

Richard Wright Ryalls1

Male, #40355, (say 1860 - circa 1895)
Birth*say 1860 Richard was born say 1860. 
Marriage*circa 1885 He married Virtue Parzada Dillard circa 1885. 
Birth of Soncirca 1888 His son Owen Ryalls was born circa 1888 at Alabama.2 
Birth of Soncirca 1891 His son Jimmie Ryalls was born circa 1891 at Alabama.2 
Birth of Soncirca 1894 His son Richard Ryalls was born circa 1894 at Alabama.2 
Death*circa 1895 He died at Dale Co., Alabama, circa 1895. 

Family

Virtue Parzada Dillard
Children
Last Edited16 Oct 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000 to Lew Griffin from Nancy Pressley.
  2. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 85, Page 11B, 62 Covington Street, Precinct 1, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL
    Virtue P. Cullpepper, Head, F, Wh, 47, wid, ch 8/6, AL/AL/AL
    Owen Riles, Son, M, Wh, 21, sng, AL/AL/AL, Slasher/Cotton Mill
    Jimmie Riles, Son, M, Wh, 18, sng, AL/AL/AL, Doffer/Cotton Mill
    Richard Riles, Son, M, Wh, 15, sng, AL/AL/AL, Spinner/Cotton Mill
    Emma L. Cullpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 8, sng, AL/AL/AL
    William B. Tupley (sp?), Grandson, M, Wh, 5, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Earl Wingard, Boarder, M, Wh, 17, sng, AL/AL/AL, Doffer/Cotton Mill.

Sam Elbert Culpepper1,2

Male, #40357, (18 Sep 1900 - 16 Jun 1950)
Father*J. Eugene Culpepper
Mother*Mary Jane Hickman
Birth*18 Sep 1900 Sam was born at Perote, Bullock Co., Alabama, on 18 Sep 1900.2 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Sam and Willie was listed as a son in J. Eugene Culpepper's household on the 1910 Census at Perote, Bullock Co., Alabama.3 
World War I*between 1917 and 1918 He served in World War I between 1917 and 1918.4 
Death of Father3 Jan 1919 His father J. Eugene Culpepper died on 3 Jan 1919 at Pike Co., Alabama.5 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Sam and Willie was listed as a son in Mary Jane Hickman's household on the 1920 Census at Perote, Bullock Co., Alabama.6 
Military service*between Mar 1920 and Mar 1921 He served in the armed forces as an officer on active duty between Mar 1920 and Mar 1921 (US Army). 
Marriage*21 May 1922 He married Jessie Mae Richardson at Bullock Co., Alabama, on 21 May 1922 at age 21. 
Birth of Son21 Nov 1925 His son Elbert Bryant Culpepper was born on 21 Nov 1925.2,7 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Sam was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Perote, Bullock Co., Alabama.4 
Birth of Son8 Mar 1934 His son Bennie Gene Culpepper was born on 8 Mar 1934.7 
Death*16 Jun 1950 He died on 16 Jun 1950 at age 49.2 
Death18 Jun 1950 He died at Barbour Co., Alabama, on 18 Jun 1950 at age 49.8 
Burial*circa 19 Jun 1950 His body was interred circa 19 Jun 1950 at Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., Alabama.2 

Family

Jessie Mae Richardson
Marriage*21 May 1922 He married Jessie Mae Richardson at Bullock Co., Alabama, on 21 May 1922 at age 21. 
Children
ChartsJoseph Culpepper of Morgan Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited18 Oct 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written Oct 2000 to e-mail address from Bennie Gene Culpepper (#40364).
  2. Tombstone Photograph, Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., AL; by Sherry Whitmore (e-mail address) and Hillary Avila (e-mail address).
    Sam Elbert Culpepper, Sept 18, 1900 - June 16, 1950
    Jessie Mae Culpepper, Feb. 24, 1904 - Oct. 18, 2002
    Elbert Bryant Culpepper, Nov. 21, 1925 - June 24, 1974.
  3. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 33, Pages 178A-B, Lines 49-51, Pct 6, Perote, Bullock Co., AL
    Eugene Culpepper, Head, W, M, Sep 1875, 24, md-5yrs, AL/GA/AL, Farmer
    Mary Jane Culpepper, Wife, W, F, Aug 1877, 22, md-5yrs, ch 1/1, AL/AL/AL
    Leila Bell Culpepper, Dau, W, F, Feb 1897, 2, Sng, AL/AL/AL.
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 15, Page 4B, Lines 76-77, Beat 6, Perote, Bullock Co., AL
    Sam E. Culpepper, Head, M, W, 29, md@22, AL/AL/AL, Farmer, Vet=WW
    Jessie M. Culpepper, Wife, F, W, 25, md@18, AL/AL/AL
    Bryant Culpepper, Son, M, W, 4 4/12, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  5. State of Alabama Center for Health Statistics / Record Services Division, compiler, Alabama Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2011.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2453
    J. E. Culpepper died 3 Jan 1919 in Bullock Co., Alabama.
  6. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 37, Pages 6A-B, Lines 47-52, Beat 6, Perote, Bullock Co., AL
    Mary J. Culpepper, Head, F, W, 42, wid, AL/AL/AL, Farmer
    Leila B. Culpepper (Oaks), Daughter, F, W, 22, wid, AL/AL/AL
    Harrison Oaks, Grandson, M, W, 3 9/12, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Willis F. Oaks, Grandson, M, W, 1 6/12, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Samuel E. Culpepper, Son, M, W, 19, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Carrol L. Culpepper, Daughter (sic), F, W, 17, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  7. 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
  8. State of Alabama Center for Health Statistics / Record Services Division, compiler, Alabama Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2011.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2453
    Samuel E. Culpepper died 18 Jun 1950 in Barbour Co., Alabama.

Willie Carroll Culpepper1

Male, #40358, (25 Dec 1902 - 14 Jul 1961)
Father*J. Eugene Culpepper
Mother*Mary Jane Hickman
Birth*25 Dec 1902 Willie was born at Perote, Bullock Co., Alabama, on 25 Dec 1902.2 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Sam and Willie was listed as a son in J. Eugene Culpepper's household on the 1910 Census at Perote, Bullock Co., Alabama.3 
Death of Father3 Jan 1919 His father J. Eugene Culpepper died on 3 Jan 1919 at Pike Co., Alabama.4 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Sam and Willie was listed as a son in Mary Jane Hickman's household on the 1920 Census at Perote, Bullock Co., Alabama.5 
Marriage*circa 1923 He married Ila Mae Williamson circa 1923.6 
Birth of Son29 May 1927 His son Forrest Elwyn Culpepper was born on 29 May 1927 at Bullock Co., Alabama.7,8 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Willie was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Perote, Bullock Co., Alabama.6 
Birth of Son21 Apr 1934 His son Arthur Gene Culpepper was born on 21 Apr 1934 at Bullock Co., Alabama.8 
Death of Mother22 Aug 1955 His mother Mary Jane Hickman died on 22 Aug 1955 at Pike Co., Alabama. 
Death*14 Jul 1961 He died on 14 Jul 1961 at age 58.2 
Burial*circa 16 Jul 1961 His body was interred circa 16 Jul 1961 at Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., Alabama.2 

Family

Ila Mae Williamson
Marriage*circa 1923 He married Ila Mae Williamson circa 1923.6 
Children
ChartsJoseph Culpepper of Morgan Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited14 Jul 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written Oct 2000 to e-mail address from Bennie Gene Culpepper (#40364).
  2. Tombstone Photograph, Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., AL; by Sherry Whitmore (e-mail address) and Hillary Avila (e-mail address).
    W. Carroll Culpepper, Dec. 25, 1902 - July 14, 1961.
  3. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 33, Pages 178A-B, Lines 49-51, Pct 6, Perote, Bullock Co., AL
    Eugene Culpepper, Head, W, M, Sep 1875, 24, md-5yrs, AL/GA/AL, Farmer
    Mary Jane Culpepper, Wife, W, F, Aug 1877, 22, md-5yrs, ch 1/1, AL/AL/AL
    Leila Bell Culpepper, Dau, W, F, Feb 1897, 2, Sng, AL/AL/AL.
  4. State of Alabama Center for Health Statistics / Record Services Division, compiler, Alabama Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2011.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2453
    J. E. Culpepper died 3 Jan 1919 in Bullock Co., Alabama.
  5. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 37, Pages 6A-B, Lines 47-52, Beat 6, Perote, Bullock Co., AL
    Mary J. Culpepper, Head, F, W, 42, wid, AL/AL/AL, Farmer
    Leila B. Culpepper (Oaks), Daughter, F, W, 22, wid, AL/AL/AL
    Harrison Oaks, Grandson, M, W, 3 9/12, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Willis F. Oaks, Grandson, M, W, 1 6/12, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Samuel E. Culpepper, Son, M, W, 19, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Carrol L. Culpepper, Daughter (sic), F, W, 17, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  6. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 15, Page 5B, Lines 80-82, Beat 6, Perote, Bullock Co., AL
    Carroll Culpepper, Head, M, W, 27, md@20, AL/AL/AL, Farmer, Vet=N
    Ilah M. Culpepper, Wife, F, W, 23, md@17, AL/AL/AL
    Elwin Culpepper, Son, M, W, 2 10/12, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  7. Tombstone Photograph, Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., AL; by Sherry Whitmore (e-mail address) and Hillary Avila (e-mail address).
    Forrest Elwyn Culpepper, "Curly", May 29, 1927 - August 26, 1994.
  8. 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

Harrison Epolion Oakes1,2

Male, #40359, (say 1895 - before 1920)
Birth*say 1895 Harrison was born say 1895. 
Marriage*circa 1915 He married Leila Belle Culpepper circa 1915. Leila Belle and Harrison had a son, Harrison Eugene Oakes, who married Gerother Victoria Wingard, 23 Jun 1960, Phenix City, AL.2 
Death*before 1920 He died before 1920.3 

Family

Leila Belle Culpepper
Last Edited19 Jun 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written Oct 2000 to e-mail address from Bennie Gene Culpepper (#40364).
  2. E-mail written 2003 to Lew Griffin from Debra Maddox Wilson, e-mail address.
  3. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 37, Pages 6A-B, Lines 47-52, Beat 6, Perote, Bullock Co., AL
    Mary J. Culpepper, Head, F, W, 42, wid, AL/AL/AL, Farmer
    Leila B. Culpepper (Oaks), Daughter, F, W, 22, wid, AL/AL/AL
    Harrison Oaks, Grandson, M, W, 3 9/12, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Willis F. Oaks, Grandson, M, W, 1 6/12, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Samuel E. Culpepper, Son, M, W, 19, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Carrol L. Culpepper, Daughter (sic), F, W, 17, sng, AL/AL/AL.

James I. Richardson1

Male, #40360, (20 May 1902 - 12 Jan 1961)
Birth*20 May 1902 James was born on 20 May 1902. 
Marriage*say 1922 He married Leila Belle Culpepper say 1922. 
Death*12 Jan 1961 He died on 12 Jan 1961 at age 58. 

Family

Leila Belle Culpepper
Last Edited19 Oct 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written Oct 2000 to e-mail address from Bennie Gene Culpepper (#40364).

Jessie Mae Richardson1

Female, #40361, (24 Feb 1904 - 18 Oct 2002)
Birth*24 Feb 1904 Jessie was born at Alabama on 24 Feb 1904.2,3 
Marriage*21 May 1922 She married Sam Elbert Culpepper at Bullock Co., Alabama, on 21 May 1922 at age 18. 
Married Name21 May 1922  As of 21 May 1922, her married name was Culpepper. 
Birth of Son21 Nov 1925 Her son Elbert Bryant Culpepper was born on 21 Nov 1925.2,4 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Jessie was listed as Sam Elbert Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Perote, Bullock Co., Alabama.3 
Birth of Son8 Mar 1934 Her son Bennie Gene Culpepper was born on 8 Mar 1934.4 
Death of Spouse16 Jun 1950 Her husband Sam Elbert Culpepper died on 16 Jun 1950.2 
Death of Son24 Jun 1974 Her son Elbert Bryant Culpepper died on 24 Jun 1974.2,4 
Death*18 Oct 2002 She died at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan, on 18 Oct 2002 at age 98.4,2 
Burial*circa 21 Oct 2002 Her body was interred circa 21 Oct 2002 at Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., Alabama.2 

Family

Sam Elbert Culpepper
Marriage*21 May 1922 She married Sam Elbert Culpepper at Bullock Co., Alabama, on 21 May 1922 at age 18. 
Children
Last Edited19 Jun 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written Oct 2000 to e-mail address from Bennie Gene Culpepper (#40364).
  2. Tombstone Photograph, Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., AL; by Sherry Whitmore (e-mail address) and Hillary Avila (e-mail address).
    Sam Elbert Culpepper, Sept 18, 1900 - June 16, 1950
    Jessie Mae Culpepper, Feb. 24, 1904 - Oct. 18, 2002
    Elbert Bryant Culpepper, Nov. 21, 1925 - June 24, 1974.
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 15, Page 4B, Lines 76-77, Beat 6, Perote, Bullock Co., AL
    Sam E. Culpepper, Head, M, W, 29, md@22, AL/AL/AL, Farmer, Vet=WW
    Jessie M. Culpepper, Wife, F, W, 25, md@18, AL/AL/AL
    Bryant Culpepper, Son, M, W, 4 4/12, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  4. 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

Elbert Bryant Culpepper1,2

Male, #40362, (21 Nov 1925 - 24 Jun 1974)
Father*Sam Elbert Culpepper
Mother*Jessie Mae Richardson
Birth*21 Nov 1925 Elbert was born on 21 Nov 1925.2,3 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Elbert was listed as a son in Sam Elbert Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Perote, Bullock Co., Alabama.4 
SSN*between 1936 and 1951 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1951 in Georgia.3 
Marriage*1949 He married Annell Graham in 1949.5 
Death of Father16 Jun 1950 His father Sam Elbert Culpepper died on 16 Jun 1950.2 
Divorce*say 1954 He and Annell Graham were divorced say 1954.5 
Marriage*1960 He married Laverna Dale Gossett in 1960.5 
Death*24 Jun 1974 He died on 24 Jun 1974 at age 48.2,3 
Burial*circa 26 Jun 1974 His body was interred circa 26 Jun 1974 at Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., Alabama.2 

Family 1
Marriage*1949 He married Annell Graham in 1949.5 
Divorce*say 1954 He and Annell Graham were divorced say 1954.5 
Child
  • Deborah Lynn Culpepper5

Family 2

Laverna Dale Gossett
Marriage*1960 He married Laverna Dale Gossett in 1960.5 
Children
  • Bryant Keith Culpepper5
  • Linda Carol Culpepper5
ChartsJoseph Culpepper of Morgan Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited25 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. E-mail written Oct 2000 to e-mail address from Bennie Gene Culpepper (#40364).
  2. Tombstone Photograph, Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., AL; by Sherry Whitmore (e-mail address) and Hillary Avila (e-mail address).
    Sam Elbert Culpepper, Sept 18, 1900 - June 16, 1950
    Jessie Mae Culpepper, Feb. 24, 1904 - Oct. 18, 2002
    Elbert Bryant Culpepper, Nov. 21, 1925 - June 24, 1974.
  3. 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
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 15, Page 4B, Lines 76-77, Beat 6, Perote, Bullock Co., AL
    Sam E. Culpepper, Head, M, W, 29, md@22, AL/AL/AL, Farmer, Vet=WW
    Jessie M. Culpepper, Wife, F, W, 25, md@18, AL/AL/AL
    Bryant Culpepper, Son, M, W, 4 4/12, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  5. E-mail written 2006-2007 to Warren Culpepper from Bryant Keith Culpepper (#40372), China, e-mail address.

Bennie Gene Culpepper1

Male, #40364, (8 Mar 1934 - 5 Feb 2009)
Father*Sam Elbert Culpepper
Mother*Jessie Mae Richardson
Birth*8 Mar 1934 Bennie was born on 8 Mar 1934.2 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Alabama.2 
Death of Father16 Jun 1950 His father Sam Elbert Culpepper died on 16 Jun 1950.3 
Marriage*17 Jan 1958 He married Patricia Mae Collins at Louisiana on 17 Jan 1958 at age 23. 
Death of Mother18 Oct 2002 His mother Jessie Mae Richardson died on 18 Oct 2002 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan.2,3 
Death*5 Feb 2009 He died at Winfield, Marion Co., Alabama, on 5 Feb 2009 at age 74.4,2 
Obituary*8 Feb 2009 Bennie Gene Culpepper, age 74 of Winfield, died Thursday, February 5, 2009 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Collins Culpepper; a son, Bennie (Leslie) Culpepper, Jr. of Macon, GA; two daughters, Lili (William) Dutour of Summerville, SC and Tina Culpepper of Galliano, LA; five granddaughters, Jennifer Mascarenas, Katlyn Culpepper, Beth Dutour, Emily Culpepper, and Cathy Dutour; a brother, Andrew Bradley Culpepper of Charlotte, NC; a sister Mavis Inez Gill of Battle Creek, MI; nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A memorial service will be held Monday, February 9, 2009 at 10:30 AM from the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Winfield. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, at the church from 5:00 until 7:00 PM. Father Tim Pfanders is officiating; and Miles Funeral Home of Winfield, directing. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to American Cancer Society, Glenmary's Home Missions, P.O. Box 465618 Cincinnati, OH 45246 or charity of your choice.4 

Family

Patricia Mae Collins
Marriage*17 Jan 1958 He married Patricia Mae Collins at Louisiana on 17 Jan 1958 at age 23. 
Children
  • Lili Camellia Culpepper
  • Tina Louise Culpepper
  • Bennie Gene Culpepper Jr.4
ChartsJoseph Culpepper of Morgan Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited3 Sep 2009

Citations

  1. E-mail written Oct 2000 to e-mail address from Bennie Gene Culpepper (#40364).
  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. Tombstone Photograph, Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., AL; by Sherry Whitmore (e-mail address) and Hillary Avila (e-mail address).
    Sam Elbert Culpepper, Sept 18, 1900 - June 16, 1950
    Jessie Mae Culpepper, Feb. 24, 1904 - Oct. 18, 2002
    Elbert Bryant Culpepper, Nov. 21, 1925 - June 24, 1974.
  4. Birmingham News, Birmingham, Alabama.
    http://www.bhamnews.com
    Obituary of Bennie Gene Culpepper (#40364), published 8 Feb 2009.

Ila Mae Williamson1,2

Female, #40366, (15 Jun 1906 - 11 Feb 1997)
Birth*15 Jun 1906 Ila was born at Alabama on 15 Jun 1906.3,2,4 
Marriage*circa 1923 She married Willie Carroll Culpepper circa 1923.4 
Married Namecirca 1923  As of circa 1923, her married name was Culpepper.4 
Birth of Son29 May 1927 Her son Forrest Elwyn Culpepper was born on 29 May 1927 at Bullock Co., Alabama.5,3 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Ila was listed as Willie Carroll Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Perote, Bullock Co., Alabama.4 
Birth of Son21 Apr 1934 Her son Arthur Gene Culpepper was born on 21 Apr 1934 at Bullock Co., Alabama.3 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 Her Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Alabama.3 
Death of Spouse14 Jul 1961 Her husband Willie Carroll Culpepper died on 14 Jul 1961.6 
Death of Son26 Aug 1994 Her son Forrest Elwyn Culpepper died on 26 Aug 1994 at Millbrook, Elmore Co., Alabama.5,3 
Death*11 Feb 1997 She died at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama, on 11 Feb 1997 at age 90.2,3 
Burial*circa 13 Feb 1997 Her body was interred circa 13 Feb 1997 at Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., Alabama.2 

Family

Willie Carroll Culpepper
Marriage*circa 1923 She married Willie Carroll Culpepper circa 1923.4 
Children
Last Edited30 Sep 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written Oct 2000 to e-mail address from Bennie Gene Culpepper (#40364).
  2. Tombstone Photograph, Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., AL; by Sherry Whitmore (e-mail address) and Hillary Avila (e-mail address).
    Ila Mae Williamson Culpepper, June 15, 1906 - Feb. 11, 1997.
  3. 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
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 15, Page 5B, Lines 80-82, Beat 6, Perote, Bullock Co., AL
    Carroll Culpepper, Head, M, W, 27, md@20, AL/AL/AL, Farmer, Vet=N
    Ilah M. Culpepper, Wife, F, W, 23, md@17, AL/AL/AL
    Elwin Culpepper, Son, M, W, 2 10/12, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  5. Tombstone Photograph, Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., AL; by Sherry Whitmore (e-mail address) and Hillary Avila (e-mail address).
    Forrest Elwyn Culpepper, "Curly", May 29, 1927 - August 26, 1994.
  6. Tombstone Photograph, Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., AL; by Sherry Whitmore (e-mail address) and Hillary Avila (e-mail address).
    W. Carroll Culpepper, Dec. 25, 1902 - July 14, 1961.

Forrest Elwyn Culpepper1,2

Male, #40367, (29 May 1927 - 26 Aug 1994)
Father*Willie Carroll Culpepper
Mother*Ila Mae Williamson
Name Variation He was also known as Curly.3 
Birth*29 May 1927 Forrest was born at Bullock Co., Alabama, on 29 May 1927.3,4 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Forrest was listed as a son in Willie Carroll Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Perote, Bullock Co., Alabama.5 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Alabama.4 
World War II*between 1944 and 1945 He served in World War II between 1944 and 1945
(U. S. Navy.) 
Marriage*30 Aug 1947 He married Reba A. Wilson at Bullock Co., Alabama, on 30 Aug 1947 at age 20.6 
Marriage*27 Jan 1951 He married Betty (?) at Bullock Co., Alabama, on 27 Jan 1951 at age 23.7 
Marriage*say 1954 He married Clara Nell (?) say 1954. 
Divorce*Aug 1955 He and Clara Nell Culpepper were divorced in Aug 1955 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama.8 
Marriage*Nov 1955 He married Doris Lockhart at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama, in Nov 1955 at age 28.9,10 
Death of Father14 Jul 1961 His father Willie Carroll Culpepper died on 14 Jul 1961.11 
Marriage*Dec 1963 He married Judy W. (?) at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama, in Dec 1963 at age 36.12 
Death*26 Aug 1994 He died at Millbrook, Elmore Co., Alabama, on 26 Aug 1994 at age 67.3,4 
Burial*circa 28 Aug 1994 His body was interred circa 28 Aug 1994 at Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., Alabama.3 
Biography* From Dave Knoblock, July 2001:
"Curley was pretty well known for his music around this area back in the late 50's, 60's and 70''s. My understanding from his brother, Gene, and some of his kids is that he knew Hank Williams in the early 40's around Montgomery and played backup for him in Nashville sometimes. I've seen at least one photo of Hank and Curley on the same stage at the same time, (I think, at a radio station). Curley went in the Navy for a while in 1943 and when he got out, among other things, traveled around with "Fuzzy" St. John and Johnny Mack Brown doing shows (like we used to see at the theaters growing up). He had some bit parts in a couple of westerns. And one time, at one of these traveling shows, while doing a "fake" fight scene with Johnny Mack Brown, Johnny connected and really knocked Curley off the stage. But they supposedly had a good time anyway."2 

Family 1
Child
  • Anthony R. Culpepper

Family 2
Marriage*30 Aug 1947 He married Reba A. Wilson at Bullock Co., Alabama, on 30 Aug 1947 at age 20.6 
Child

Family 3
Marriage*27 Jan 1951 He married Betty (?) at Bullock Co., Alabama, on 27 Jan 1951 at age 23.7 
Child
  • Randall Gene Culpepper

Family 4
Marriage*say 1954 He married Clara Nell (?) say 1954. 
Divorce*Aug 1955 He and Clara Nell Culpepper were divorced in Aug 1955 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama.8 
Child
  • Raymond Elwyn Culpepper

Family 5
Marriage*Nov 1955 He married Doris Lockhart at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama, in Nov 1955 at age 28.9,10 
Children
  • Gwendolyn Kay Culpepper10
  • Arnold Elwyn Culpepper

Family 6
Marriage*Dec 1963 He married Judy W. (?) at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama, in Dec 1963 at age 36.12 
Child
  • Timothy Darrell Culpepper13
ChartsJoseph Culpepper of Morgan Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited19 Mar 2012

Citations

  1. E-mail written Oct 2000 to e-mail address from Bennie Gene Culpepper (#40364).
  2. E-mail written 2001 to Lew Griffin from Dave Knoblock, Millbrook, AL.
  3. Tombstone Photograph, Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., AL; by Sherry Whitmore (e-mail address) and Hillary Avila (e-mail address).
    Forrest Elwyn Culpepper, "Curly", May 29, 1927 - August 26, 1994.
  4. 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
  5. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 15, Page 5B, Lines 80-82, Beat 6, Perote, Bullock Co., AL
    Carroll Culpepper, Head, M, W, 27, md@20, AL/AL/AL, Farmer, Vet=N
    Ilah M. Culpepper, Wife, F, W, 23, md@17, AL/AL/AL
    Elwin Culpepper, Son, M, W, 2 10/12, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  6. Inc., Provo, UT MyFamily.com, compiler, Alabama Marriage Collection, 1800-1969, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=7838&enc=1&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0
    Forrest E. Culpepper and Reba A. Wilson married 30 Aug 1947 in Bullock Co., AL, Cert # 25960.
  7. Inc., Provo, UT MyFamily.com, compiler, Alabama Marriage Collection, 1800-1969, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=7838&enc=1&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0
    Forrest E. Culpepper and ?? married 27 Jan 1951 in Bullock Co., AL, Cert # 1596.
  8. Alabama Center for Health Statistics, compiler, Alabama Divorce Index, 1950-1959, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8976
    Forrest E Culpepper and Clara N Culpepper divorced in Aug 1955 in Montgomery Co., Alabama.
  9. Inc., Provo, UT MyFamily.com, compiler, Alabama Marriage Collection, 1800-1969, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=7838&enc=1&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0
    Forrest E Culpepper married Nov 1955 in Montgomery Co., AL.
  10. E-mail written Jan 2012 to Warren L. Culpepper from Gwendolyn 'Gwen' Kay Culpepper Leslie (#63229), e-mail address.
  11. Tombstone Photograph, Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., AL; by Sherry Whitmore (e-mail address) and Hillary Avila (e-mail address).
    W. Carroll Culpepper, Dec. 25, 1902 - July 14, 1961.
  12. Inc., Provo, UT MyFamily.com, compiler, Alabama Marriage Collection, 1800-1969, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=7838&enc=1&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0
    Forrest E Culpepper married Dec 1963 in Montgomery Co., AL.
  13. My Space.
    www.myspace.com.

Arthur Gene Culpepper1,2

Male, #40368, (21 Apr 1934 - 3 Aug 2005)
Father*Willie Carroll Culpepper
Mother*Ila Mae Williamson
Name Variation He was also known as Gene Culpepper of Pike Co., AL.3 
Birth*21 Apr 1934 Arthur was born at Bullock Co., Alabama, on 21 Apr 1934.4 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Alabama.4 
Marriage*circa 1959 He married Hazel Ramona circa 1959.3 
Death of Father14 Jul 1961 His father Willie Carroll Culpepper died on 14 Jul 1961.5 
Death of Mother11 Feb 1997 His mother Ila Mae Williamson died on 11 Feb 1997 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama.6,4 
Residence*Jul 2001 Arthur resided at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama, in Jul 2001. 
Death*3 Aug 2005 He died at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama, on 3 Aug 2005 at age 71.4 
Biography* Arthur served in the Navy after WW II.
Dave Knoblock wrote in July 2001:
"Gene is a pretty good bass fiddle player. He played for many years at the exclusive (members only) Capitol Club in Montgomery and still does play occasionally with a small combo. For the past three years he played for the banquet at the Masonic Grand Lodge of Alabama."2 

Family

Hazel Ramona
Marriage*circa 1959 He married Hazel Ramona circa 1959.3 
ChartsJoseph Culpepper of Morgan Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited3 Apr 2013

Citations

  1. E-mail written Oct 2000 to e-mail address from Bennie Gene Culpepper (#40364).
  2. E-mail written 2001 to Lew Griffin from Dave Knoblock, Millbrook, AL.
  3. Montgomery Advertiser, Montgomery, Alabama.
    http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com
    Obituary of Hazel Ramona 'Pat' Culpepper (#64100), published 24 Mar 2013.
  4. 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
  5. Tombstone Photograph, Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., AL; by Sherry Whitmore (e-mail address) and Hillary Avila (e-mail address).
    W. Carroll Culpepper, Dec. 25, 1902 - July 14, 1961.
  6. Tombstone Photograph, Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., AL; by Sherry Whitmore (e-mail address) and Hillary Avila (e-mail address).
    Ila Mae Williamson Culpepper, June 15, 1906 - Feb. 11, 1997.

Laverna Dale Gossett1

Female, #40371, (Aug 1934 - Jun 1995)
Birth*Aug 1934 Laverna was born at Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania, in Aug 1934.1 
Marriage*1960 She married Elbert Bryant Culpepper in 1960.1 
Married Name1960  As of 1960, her married name was Culpepper.1 
Death of Spouse24 Jun 1974 Her husband Elbert Bryant Culpepper died on 24 Jun 1974.2,3 
Death*Jun 1995 She died in Jun 1995 at age 60.1 

Family

Elbert Bryant Culpepper
Children
  • Bryant Keith Culpepper1
  • Linda Carol Culpepper1
Last Edited25 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2006-2007 to Warren Culpepper from Bryant Keith Culpepper (#40372), China, e-mail address.
  2. Tombstone Photograph, Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., AL; by Sherry Whitmore (e-mail address) and Hillary Avila (e-mail address).
    Sam Elbert Culpepper, Sept 18, 1900 - June 16, 1950
    Jessie Mae Culpepper, Feb. 24, 1904 - Oct. 18, 2002
    Elbert Bryant Culpepper, Nov. 21, 1925 - June 24, 1974.
  3. 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

Marvin Gill1

Male, #40378, (6 Feb 1928 - 17 Aug 1979)
Birth*6 Feb 1928 Marvin was born on 6 Feb 1928.2 
Marriage*22 Jun 1949 He married Mavis Inez Culpepper on 22 Jun 1949 at age 21. 
Death*17 Aug 1979 He died at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan, on 17 Aug 1979 at age 51.2,3 
Last Edited19 Feb 2012

Citations

  1. E-mail written Oct 2000 to e-mail address from Bennie Gene Culpepper (#40364).
  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 7 Feb 2012 to Warren L. Culpepper from Mavis Inez Culpepper Gill (#40363), e-mail address.

Patricia Mae Collins1

Female, #40379, (10 Oct 1939 - 21 Jun 2020)
Birth*10 Oct 1939 Patricia was born on 10 Oct 1939. 
Marriage*17 Jan 1958 She married Bennie Gene Culpepper at Louisiana on 17 Jan 1958 at age 18. 
Married Name17 Jan 1958  As of 17 Jan 1958, her married name was Culpepper. 
Death of Spouse5 Feb 2009 Her husband Bennie Gene Culpepper died on 5 Feb 2009 at Winfield, Marion Co., Alabama.2,3 
Residence*8 Feb 2009 Patricia resided at Winfield, Marion Co., Alabama, on 8 Feb 2009.2 
Death*21 Jun 2020 She died at Mableton, Cobb Co., Georgia, on 21 Jun 2020 at age 80.4 
Obituary*27 Jun 2020 Patricia Collins Culpepper, age 80, native of Golden Meadow and resident of Mableton, Ga., born on October 10, 1939, died from Frontotemporal Dementia on June 21, 2020 .

She is survived by three children, Lili (William) Dutour, Tina Culpepper, and Bennie (Leslie) Culpepper, Jr; five granddaughters, Jennifer (Austin) Mascarenas, Katlyn Culpepper, Kimberly "Beth" Dutour, Emily Culpepper, and Catherine Dutour; two brothers, Kirby (Jackie) Collins, Jr. and Buddy (Dyanne) Collins; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Bennie Culpepper Sr; her father Kirby Collins and mother Eula Collins; and sister, Judy Duet.

Pat had time for everyone she met. She loved to talk and never met a stranger. She loved telling jokes and making people laugh. She was very outspoken on her beliefs from religion, politics, teaching and human rights.

She graduated from University of Alabama with degrees in Art and English. She taught middle school at Winfield City Schools. She left Winfield to help with the family business (Kirby's Supermarket) in Golden Meadow. When she returned to Winfield, she opened C'est Si Bon Cajun-American Restaurant. Her greatest joy in running the restaurant was the free Thanksgiving dinner she cooked every year for those in need or alone during the holiday. She even had people delivering meals to those who couldn't drive. She would say, "We are everyone's family" and adopted many "brothers and sisters" into our family over the years. They retired on her beloved island of Grand Isle. They would spend their days walking the beach and enjoying the island. She taught at Golden Meadow Middle School. After retiring again, they moved back to Winfield to open Pepperlink Internet Service Provider. She opened a cyber cafe as an extension of Pepperlink.

As a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Winfield, she was a Eucaristic minister and Catechism teacher. She loved to volunteer and help others.

Pat loved gardening. She loved growing flowers and vegetables. Often you could find her in her yard, watering and working with plants.

We will miss her jokes, stories and entrepreneurial ideas. She loved creating things -- from art, clothing, recipes and industrial products for restaurants.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, June 30, with visitation from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. (EST), memorial service at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Peggy Chambers is officiating.4 

Family

Bennie Gene Culpepper
Marriage*17 Jan 1958 She married Bennie Gene Culpepper at Louisiana on 17 Jan 1958 at age 18. 
Children
  • Lili Camellia Culpepper
  • Tina Louise Culpepper
  • Bennie Gene Culpepper Jr.2
Last Edited29 Jun 2020

Citations

  1. E-mail written Oct 2000 to e-mail address from Bennie Gene Culpepper (#40364).
  2. Birmingham News, Birmingham, Alabama.
    http://www.bhamnews.com
    Obituary of Bennie Gene Culpepper (#40364), published 8 Feb 2009.
  3. 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
  4. Obituary of Patricia (Collins) Culpepper, published in Houma Today from Jun. 27 to Jun. 29, 2020.