Bessie M. Wilkerson1

Female, #59195, (12 Oct 1909 - 10 Jul 2008)
Birth*12 Oct 1909 She was born on 12 Oct 1909 at Attapulgus, Decatur Co., Georgia. She was the daughter of Edmund Everett Wilkerson and Ella Mae Anderson.1 
Marriage*circa 1927 She married Burney Tilly Culpepper at Phenix City, Russell Co., Alabama, circa 1927.1 
Married Namecirca 1927  As of circa 1927, her married name was Culpepper.1 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Bessie was listed as Burney Tilly Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Phenix City, Russell Co., Alabama.2 
Death of Spouse7 Jun 1987 Her husband Burney Tilly Culpepper died on 7 Jun 1987 at Bay Co., Florida.3,4 
Death*10 Jul 2008 She died at Vernon, Washington Co., Florida, on 10 Jul 2008 at age 98.1 
Obituary*13 Jul 2008 Mrs. Bessie Culpepper, 98, was born Oct. 12, 1909, near Attapulgas, Ga., a daughter of the late Edmund Everett and Ella Mae Anderson Wilkerson.

Her husband of 59 years, Burney T. Culpepper, was a steamfitter and followed construction work. As a result, they started married life in Phenix City, Ala., then over a period of four years, they moved to Statesboro, Ga., Georgetown, S.C., Tallahassee, Fla., then Pensacola, Fla., in 1940. They moved to the Vernon, Fla., area in 1952.

She was a loving wife and mother and was an outstanding seamstress and tailor. During World War II, she worked as a seamstress at Fort Barrancas in Pensacola, Fla., altering and fitting uniforms for both Army and Navy personnel. During her 56 years in the Vernon area, she made dresses and other clothing for the ladies and children and shirts, jackets and alterations for all.

She was Baptist by faith and a very devout Christian, having been a dedicated member of First Baptist Church and subsequently Eastside Baptist Church of Vernon, where she taught children at Sunday school classes. She was a lifetime member of Eastern Star.

She was predeceased by her husband, Burney; sisters, Ruby Gilland and Mary Bond; brother, Richard E. Wilkerson; and nephews, Jim Wilkerson and Sammy Wilkerson. Her father died when she was a young girl because of an accident in the mill, where he was employed. She is survived by a son, William Culpepper Sr. (Anne); grandson, William Culpepper Jr; great-grandson, William Brandon Culpepper; great-granddaughter, Kristy Post; great-great-granddaughter, Cedella Post; nephew, Charley Cecil Wilkerson; and nieces, Gloria Howell (Bob), Carolyn Wooley (Reese), Merle Russell, Jewel Shierling (Ray), Valerie Wilkerson, Anne Turner and Katherine Ghelerter (Allan).

Brown Funeral Home, State 77 Chapel of Chipley, Fla., is providing funeral arrangements. The family will host visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. today, July 14, 2008, at the funeral home. A gathering and luncheon for friends and family will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at the Eastside Baptist Church Activities Building with burial following. The Rev. Mike Browning, the Rev. Ray Cotton and the Rev. Johnny Jones will be officiating.

Pallbearers asked to serve are Stanton Armistead, Eugene Armistead, Micheal Brock, T.J. Dade, Frank Phillips and Clyde Winstead. Honorary pallbearers are the men of Eastside Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Covenant Hospice, 4440 Lafayette St., Suite C, Marianna, FL; or Eastside Baptist Church, to Pam Cates, 2681 Traverse Drive, Vernon, FL.1 
Burial*15 Jul 2008 Her body was interred on 15 Jul 2008 at Eastside Baptist Church Cemetery, Vernon, Washington Co., Florida.1 

Family

Burney Tilly Culpepper
Marriage*circa 1927 She married Burney Tilly Culpepper at Phenix City, Russell Co., Alabama, circa 1927.1 
Child
  • William B. Culpepper1
Last Edited15 Jul 2008

Citations

  1. Panama City News Herald, Panama City, FL.
    http://www.newsherald.com/
    Obituary of Bessie Wilkerson Culpepper (#59195), published 13 Jul 2008.
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    Phenix City, Lee Co., Alabama; Lines 37-39, Page 10A; ED 20 (12 Apr 1930)
    Burney T Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 28, md@25, GA/GA/AL, Stem splitter/Svc Co
    Bessie Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 20, md@17, GA/GA/AL
    William B Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 1 8/12, sng, AL/GA/GA.
  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. State of Florida Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Florida Death Index, 1936-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338
    Burney Tilly Culpepper, Cert 56743, Bay Co., FL, White, 17 Mar 1902 - 07 Jun 1987.

Mary Lou Boner1

Female, #59199, (19 Sep 1938 - 12 Apr 2018)
Birth*19 Sep 1938 She was born on 19 Sep 1938 at Richmond, Madison Co., Kentucky. Daughter of Carl and Martha "Maddie" Boner.1,2 
Marriage*say 1960 She married William B. Culpepper of Dayton, OH say 1960.1 
Married Namesay 1960  As of say 1960, her married name was Culpepper.1 
Death of Spouse20 Jun 2002 Her husband William B. Culpepper of Dayton, OH died on 20 Jun 2002 at Dayton, Greene Co., Ohio.3 
Residence*2008 Mary resided at Dayton, Greene Co., Ohio, in 2008.1 
Death*12 Apr 2018 She died at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, on 12 Apr 2018 at age 79.2 

Family

William B. Culpepper of Dayton, OH
Last Edited16 Apr 2018

Citations

  1. 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
  2. Obituary of Mary Lou Culpepper, published in Dayton Daily News on Apr. 14, 2018.
  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

Helen Culpepper1

Female, #59200, (between 1910 and 1930 - )
African* She was an African-American. 
Birth*between 1910 and 1930 She was born between 1910 and 1930.1 
Birth of Son18 Aug 1947 Her son Irwin A. Culpepper of Stockbridge, GA was born on 18 Aug 1947.2 

Family
Children
Last Edited13 Jul 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jul 2008 to Culpepper Connections from Shanda Culpepper Daniel (#57037), e-mail address.
  2. 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

Irene D. Taber1

Female, #59204, (23 Mar 1933 - 27 Jun 2008)
Birth*23 Mar 1933 She was born on 23 Mar 1933 at Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island. She was the daughter of Elwood Taber and Charlotte Fisher.1,2 
Marriage*say 1951 She married Joseph O. Culpepper say 1951.1 
Married Namesay 1951  As of say 1951, her married name was Culpepper.1 
SSN*1951 Her Social Security Number was issued in 1951 in Rhode Island.2 
Birth of SonDec 1960 Her son Joseph O. Culpepper Jr. was born in Dec 1960 at Connecticut.3 
Death of Spouse26 Jun 1973 Her husband Joseph O. Culpepper died on 26 Jun 1973 at Rhode Island.4,2 
Death*27 Jun 2008 She died at Groton, New London Co., Connecticut, on 27 Jun 2008 at age 75.1,2 
Obituary*6 Jul 2008 Irene D. (Taber) Culpepper, 75, of Poquonnock Road, Groton, died at her home June 27, 2008. She was the widow of the late Joseph O. Culpepper. Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Charlotte (Fisher) Taber. She leaves a son, Joseph O. Culpepper Jr. of La; three daughters, Wendy Cooke also of La., Bonnie Lee Culpepper and Elizabeth Ann Culpepper both of Conn; a brother, Everett Taber of N.J., 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be in River Bend Cemetery, July 8, at 1 p.m. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, is in charge of the arrangements.1 
Burial*8 Jul 2008 Her body was interred on 8 Jul 2008 at Riverbend Cemetery, Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island.1 

Family

Joseph O. Culpepper
Marriage*say 1951 She married Joseph O. Culpepper say 1951.1 
Children
Last Edited6 Feb 2010

Citations

  1. The Westerly Sun, Westerly, RI.
    http://www.thewesterlysun.com
    Obituary of Mrs. Irene D. Taber Culpepper (#59024), published 6 Jul 2008.
  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. 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
  4. Connecticut Department of Health, compiler, Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2003.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4124
    Joseph O Culpepper, 47, White, Divorced, residing in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut died 26 Jun 1973 in Rhode Island.

Joseph O. Culpepper Jr.1

Male, #59205, (Dec 1960 - 19 Oct 2011)
Father*Joseph O. Culpepper1
Mother*Irene D. Taber1
Birth*Dec 1960 He was born in Dec 1960 at Connecticut.2 
Death of Father26 Jun 1973 His father Joseph O. Culpepper died on 26 Jun 1973 at Rhode Island.3,4 
Marriage*11 Jul 1992 He married Mary A. McCuin at Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut, on 11 Jul 1992 at age 31.5 
Death of Mother27 Jun 2008 His mother Irene D. Taber died on 27 Jun 2008 at Groton, New London Co., Connecticut.1,4 
Death*19 Oct 2011 He died at Covington, Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana, on 19 Oct 2011 at age 50.6 
Obituary*4 Dec 2011 Joseph O. Culpepper, Jr. passed from this life on October 19, 2011. He was the loving husband of Mary A. Culpepper. Father of Michael, Christopher and Joseph III. Step-father of Sean and Patricia. Brother of Bonnie, Wendy and Elizabeth "Liz". His wife, Mary, requested cremation followed by a private service. Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, LA. www.serenitycovington.com.6 

Family
Children
  • Michael Culpepper6
  • Christopher Culpepper6
  • Joseph O. Culpepper III6
ChartsJames Culpepper of Nash Co., NC : Descendant Chart
Last Edited5 Dec 2011

Citations

  1. The Westerly Sun, Westerly, RI.
    http://www.thewesterlysun.com
    Obituary of Mrs. Irene D. Taber Culpepper (#59024), published 6 Jul 2008.
  2. 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
  3. Connecticut Department of Health, compiler, Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2003.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4124
    Joseph O Culpepper, 47, White, Divorced, residing in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut died 26 Jun 1973 in Rhode Island.
  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. CT Department of Public Health, compiler, Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, Ancestry.com, 2001.
    www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7158
    Joseph O. Culpepper, Jr., 31, White, of New London, New London Co., Connecticut and Mary A McCuin, 33, White, of New London, New London Co., Connecticut, married 11 Jul 1992 in Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut.
  6. The New Orleans Times-Picayune, New Orleans, Louisiana.
    www.nola.com
    Obituary of Joseph O. Culpepper, Jr. (#59205), published 4 Dec 2011.

Andrew Stephen Culpepper1

Male, #59210, (14 Jun 2006 - 3 Jul 2008)
Birth*14 Jun 2006 He was born on 14 Jun 2006 at Portsmouth (city), Virginia.1,2 
Death*3 Jul 2008 He died at Portsmouth (city), Virginia, on 3 Jul 2008 at age 2.1 
Obituary*6 Jul 2008 PORTSMOUTH - Andrew Stephen Culpepper, 2, passed away July 3, 2008. Those left to cherish his memory are his two parents, Andrew W. Culpepper and Lonnie Rene Hecker; maternal grandparents, Gerald S. and Margaret E. Close of Clover, SC; paternal grandparents, Kenneth A. and Georgia Culpepper of Suffolk; maternal great-grandmother, Barbara M. Hill of Pittsburgh; a sister, Katlin Bethany Saxton of Portsmouth; a brother, Tyler Jacob Hecker; an aunt, Rebecca L. Close of South Carolina; two uncles, Curtis L. Parsons of Portsmouth and Gerald N. Close of South Carolina; and a cousin, Jaylen Zaragoza. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Meadowbrook Memorial Mausoleum by the Rev. Kirk Culpepper. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.1 
Last Edited5 Nov 2012

Citations

  1. Virginian-Pilot/Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA.
    http://www.pilotonline.com
    Obituary of Andrew Stephen Culpepper, published 6 Jul 2008.
  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

John Brown1

Male, #59214, (25 Nov 1815 - 17 Nov 1865)
Birth*25 Nov 1815 John was born on 25 Nov 1815.1,2 
Marriage*circa 1835 He married Frances Greene Culpepper circa 1835.3 
Birth of Son8 Oct 1837 His son William Brown was born on 8 Oct 1837.1,4 
Birth of Soncirca 25 Dec 1839 His son Orren Brown was born circa 25 Dec 1839.1,5 
Birth of Sonsay 1840 His son Christopher Greene Brown was born say 1840.1 
Death of Son11 Jan 1841 His son Christopher Greene Brown died on 11 Jan 1841 at Waterford, New London Co., Connecticut.1,6 
Birth of Son20 Mar 1842 His son Christopher Brown was born on 20 Mar 1842 at Waterford, New London Co., Connecticut.1,7 
Death of Son30 Sep 1857 His son Orren Brown died on 30 Sep 1857 at Waterford, New London Co., Connecticut.5 
1860 Census*1 Jun 1860 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Waterford, New London Co., Connecticut.1,8 
Death*17 Nov 1865 He died at New London Co., Connecticut, on 17 Nov 1865 at age 49.1,2 
Burial*say 19 Nov 1865 His body was interred say 19 Nov 1865 at Old Church Cemetery, Quaker Hill, New London Co., Connecticut.1,2 

Family

Frances Greene Culpepper
Marriage*circa 1835 He married Frances Greene Culpepper circa 1835.3 
Children
Last Edited30 Jan 2010

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jul 2008 to Culpepper Connections from Ann Sokos (desc/o #44709), e-mail address.
  2. Headstone Inscriptions Town of Waterford, CT
    From the Charles R. Hale Collection
    Old Church Cemetery, Quaker Hill, CT
    (Located on Lathrop Road)
    "John Brown, born Nov. 25, 1815, died Nov. 17 1865"
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~ctnewlon/oldchurchcem.htm
  3. Obituary of Frances Greene Culpepper Finley (#44710), published 18 Apr 1898 in The Day, New London, CT.
  4. Headstone Inscriptions Town of Waterford, CT
    From the Charles R. Hale Collection
    Old Church Cemetery, Quaker Hill, CT
    (Located on Lathrop Road)
    "William Brown, born Oct. 8, 1837, died Aug. 21, 1875"
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~ctnewlon/oldchurchcem.htm
  5. Headstone Inscriptions Town of Waterford, CT
    From the Charles R. Hale Collection
    Old Church Cemetery, Quaker Hill, CT
    (Located on Lathrop Road)
    "Orren Brown, son of John and Frances Brown, died Sept. 30, 1857, age 17 yrs. 9 mos. 5 days"
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~ctnewlon/oldchurchcem.htm
  6. Headstone Inscriptions Town of Waterford, CT
    From the Charles R. Hale Collection
    Old Church Cemetery, Quaker Hill, CT
    (Located on Lathrop Road)
    "Christopher Greene Brown, son of John & Frances Brown, died Jan. 11, 1841"
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~ctnewlon/oldchurchcem.htm
  7. Headstone Inscriptions Town of Waterford, CT
    From the Charles R. Hale Collection
    Union Cemetery, Quaker Hill, CT
    http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ctnewlon/UnionCem.html
  8. 1860 Federal Census, United States.
    Waterford, New London, Connecticut; Roll: M653_91; Page: 168; Image: 172.

    Name Age
    John Brown 45
    Frances Brown 45
    William Brown 23
    Christopher Brown 18.

Judson P. Myers1

Male, #59215, (1 Mar 1931 - 19 Jan 1974)
Birth*1 Mar 1931 He was born on 1 Mar 1931 at Kansas.2 
Marriage*24 Mar 1963 He married Dixie Lou Culpepper at Alameda Co., California, on 24 Mar 1963 at age 32.2 
Divorce*1964 He and Dixie Lou Culpepper were divorced in 1964.2 
Death*19 Jan 1974 He died at Alameda, Alameda Co., California, on 19 Jan 1974 at age 42.2 

Family

Dixie Lou Culpepper
Last Edited17 Jul 2008

Citations

  1. Center for Health Statistics / California Department of Health Services / Sacramento CA, compiler, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985
    California Marriage Index, 1960-1985    , Online database at Ancestry.com, 2007.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=1144
  2. E-mail written 2008-2014 to Culpepper Connections from Norman Edward Wagner (#59178), e-mail address.

Curtis Holliman1

Male, #59216, (circa 1893 - )
Birth*circa 1893 He was born circa 1893 at Mississippi.1 
Marriage*circa 1921 He married Nettie Highnote circa 1921.1 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Curtis was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Poplarville, Pearl River Co., Mississippi.1 

Family

Nettie Highnote
Children
  • Emeline Holliman1
  • Ernestine Holliman1
  • Hugh D. Holliman1
Last Edited17 Jul 2008

Citations

  1. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    Poplarville, Pearl River, Mississippi; Roll: 1159; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 780.0.
    Curtis Holliman, Head, M, Wh, 36, md@28, MS/MS/MS, Truck Driver/Logging
    Nettie Holliman, Wife, F, Wh, 33, md@15, AL/AL/AL
    Emeline Holliman, Daughter, F, Wh, 8, sng, LA/AL/MS
    Ernestine Holliman, Daughter, F, Wh, 6, sng, MS/AL/MS
    Hugh D. Holliman, Son, M, Wh, 3 6/12, sng, MS/AL/MS
    J. C. Brock, Step-son, M, Wh, 12, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Emma Highnote, Mother-in-law, F, Wh, 79, wid, LA/AL/MS.

Emma Highnote1

Female, #59220, (circa 1850 - )
Birth*circa 1850 She was born circa 1850 at Louisiana.1 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Emma was listed as a mother in Nettie Brock's household on the 1920 Census at Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., Mississippi.2 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Emma was listed as a mother in Curtis Holliman's household on the 1930 Census at Poplarville, Pearl River Co., Mississippi.1 

Family
Child
Last Edited17 Jul 2008

Citations

  1. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    Poplarville, Pearl River, Mississippi; Roll: 1159; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 780.0.
    Curtis Holliman, Head, M, Wh, 36, md@28, MS/MS/MS, Truck Driver/Logging
    Nettie Holliman, Wife, F, Wh, 33, md@15, AL/AL/AL
    Emeline Holliman, Daughter, F, Wh, 8, sng, LA/AL/MS
    Ernestine Holliman, Daughter, F, Wh, 6, sng, MS/AL/MS
    Hugh D. Holliman, Son, M, Wh, 3 6/12, sng, MS/AL/MS
    J. C. Brock, Step-son, M, Wh, 12, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Emma Highnote, Mother-in-law, F, Wh, 79, wid, LA/AL/MS.
  2. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    Hattiesburg Ward 1, Forrest, Mississippi; Roll: T625_875; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 57.
    Nettie Brock, Head, F, Wh, 25, wid, AL/FL/FL
    Jimmie Brock, Son, M, Wh, 8, sng, MS/MS/AL
    J. C. Brock, Son, M, Wh, 1 3/12, sng, MS/MS/AL
    Emma Highnote, Mother, F, Wh, 58, wid, FL/FL/FL.