Versil Hugo Culpepper

Male, #23471, (12 Jul 1926 - 6 Aug 1992)
Father*John Harry Culpepper
Mother*Wilma Eunice Stuckey
Name Variation He was also known as Versey. 
Birth*12 Jul 1926 Versil was born at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 12 Jul 1926.1 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Versil and Aubrey was listed as a son in John Harry Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas.2 
World War II*between 1942 and 1945 He served in World War II between 1942 and 1945
(U.S. Merchant Marine.) 
Marriage*circa 1946 He married Frances Elizabeth Brown at Arkansas circa 1946.1 
Birth of Son18 Nov 1946 His son Harry James Culpepper was born on 18 Nov 1946 at Jefferson Co., Arkansas.3,4,5 
Marriage*26 Jan 1965 He married Creva Adeline Baker at Arkansas on 26 Jan 1965 at age 38.6 
Divorce*9 Nov 1970 He and Creva Adeline Baker were divorced on 9 Nov 1970 at Harris Co., Texas.6 
Marriage*14 Aug 1971 He married Wilma Charlene Huffman at Harris Co., Texas, on 14 Aug 1971 at age 45.7 
Marriage*say 1975 He married Charlene Baker at Arkansas say 1975.8 
Death of Mother8 Jun 1984 His mother Wilma Eunice Stuckey died on 8 Jun 1984 at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas. 
Death of Father24 Feb 1986 His father John Harry Culpepper died on 24 Feb 1986 at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas. 
Death*6 Aug 1992 He died at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas, on 6 Aug 1992 at age 66.9 
Burial*9 Aug 1992 His body was interred on 9 Aug 1992 at Center Grove Cemetery, near, Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas. 
Biography* Versil Hugo Culpepper was the son of Johnny Harry and Wilma Eunice (Stuckey) Culpepper. He was 15 years when the United States entered World War II and he served in the U.S. Merchant Marine.10 After the War, he returned to Arkansas and worked as a painter until his retirement. He was also a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.10 He died in 1992 at the age of 66.
 

Family 1

Frances Elizabeth Brown
Marriage*circa 1946 He married Frances Elizabeth Brown at Arkansas circa 1946.1 
Children
  • Harry James Culpepper+
  • Larry Eugene Culpepper
  • Donald Hugo Culpepper
  • Kenneth Sterling Culpepper
  • Christopher Robin Culpepper

Family 2
Marriage*26 Jan 1965 He married Creva Adeline Baker at Arkansas on 26 Jan 1965 at age 38.6 
Divorce*9 Nov 1970 He and Creva Adeline Baker were divorced on 9 Nov 1970 at Harris Co., Texas.6 
Child
  • Cotner Cody Culpepper11

Family 3
Marriage*say 1975 He married Charlene Baker at Arkansas say 1975.8 
Child
  • Laura Jane Culpepper
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited18 Oct 2008

Citations

  1. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 94.
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 35-46, Sheet #11-B, Line 62, West Eleventh Ave., Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR
    Home rented, Amount $13.50, Radio=Yes, Farm=No
    Harry Culpepper, Head, M, 26, M, md@21, TX/TX/AR, City Fireman, Vet=No
    Wilma Culpepper, Wife, F, 21, M, md@16, AR/AR/AR, Not employed
    Versel Culpepper, Son, M, 3, AR/TX/AR
    Aubrey Culpepper, Son, M, 1, AR/TX/AR
    John H. Culpepper, Son, M, 7/12, AR/TX/AR.
  3. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 97 'November 18, 19. '
  4. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Little Rock, AR, http://www.ardemgaz.com/.
    Obituary of Harry J. Culpepper, published on 6 Jan 2006, page 7B (submitted by Chip Culpepper).
  5. 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
  6. Texas Deaprtment of State Health Services, compiler, TX Divorce Index, 1968-2002, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8794
    Versel H Culpepper, 44, and Creva A Culpepper, 37, divorced on 9 Nov 1971 in Harris Co., Texas. Original Marriage Date: 26 Jan 1965. Number of Children: 1.
  7. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8795
    Versel H Culpepper, 45, married Wilma C Huffman, 19, on 14 Aug 1971 in Harris Co., TX.
  8. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 95.
  9. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 94; location from Social Security Death Index.
  10. Sheridan Headlight circa 8 Aug 1992 preserved by Chip Culpepper
  11. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
    Cotner Cody Culpepper, Male, born __ 1965 in Harris Co., Texas, child of Versel Hugo Culpepper and Creva Adeline Baker.

Aubrey Lee Culpepper

Male, #23472, (4 Jul 1928 - 6 Apr 1984)
Father*John Harry Culpepper
Mother*Wilma Eunice Stuckey
Birth*4 Jul 1928 Aubrey was born at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 4 Jul 1928.1 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Versil and Aubrey was listed as a son in John Harry Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas.2 
World War II*1945 He served in World War II in 1945. 
Marriage* He married Betty Jean Fowler at Jefferson Co., Arkansas.1,3 
Marriage* He married Martha Jane Obernier.1 
Korean Warbetween 1950 and 1953 He served in the Korean War between 1950 and 1953. 
Death*6 Apr 1984 He died at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas, on 6 Apr 1984 at age 55.4 
Burial*8 Apr 1984 His body was interred on 8 Apr 1984 at Center Grove Cemetery, near, Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas. 
Biography* Aubrey Lee Culpepper was the son of Johnny Harry and Wilma Eunice (Stuckey) Culpepper. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War.5 He returned to Arkansas and was a fireman until his retirement. He died in 1984 at the age of 55.
.
From Capos Conley 'Chip' Culpepper II, September 2001: "I personally knew Aubrey, and spent a great deal of time with his family for a number of summers on "the farm" near Sheridan, Ark (his sons by his marriage to Martha Jane Obernier were close to me and my brothers in age).
.
Unfortunately, one of the best sources of first-hand information on the colorful character who was Aubrey was my own father, Conley Edward Culpepper who died just over a year ago. Although my father was Aubrey's uncle, Dad was only 4 years older than Aubrey. They literally grew up together in Pine Bluff.
.
As you are probably well aware, Aubrey was more than a bit of a wildman.
.
A couple of examples I recall my dad telling me ....
.
When my father was in basic training for the Army during WWII, Aubrey literally hopped a ride on a freight train just to visit him.
.
When my mom and dad were married just after the War, they were enroute to Pine Bluff for their honeymoon when my dad noticed a lump under a blanket in the back seat of the car. The lump turned out to be Aubrey in hiding. Dad stopped the car and left him on the side of the highway... only to have him show up again later at the hotel to serenade the honeymooners through the window!"
 

Family 1
Marriage* He married Betty Jean Fowler at Jefferson Co., Arkansas.1,3 
Child
  • Deborah Kay Culpepper

Family 2

Martha Jane Obernier
Marriage* He married Martha Jane Obernier.1 
Children
  • Karen Culpepper
  • Myron Jeffrey Culpepper
  • Timothy Ora Culpepper
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited18 Oct 2008

Citations

  1. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 111.
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 35-46, Sheet #11-B, Line 62, West Eleventh Ave., Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR
    Home rented, Amount $13.50, Radio=Yes, Farm=No
    Harry Culpepper, Head, M, 26, M, md@21, TX/TX/AR, City Fireman, Vet=No
    Wilma Culpepper, Wife, F, 21, M, md@16, AR/AR/AR, Not employed
    Versel Culpepper, Son, M, 3, AR/TX/AR
    Aubrey Culpepper, Son, M, 1, AR/TX/AR
    John H. Culpepper, Son, M, 7/12, AR/TX/AR.
  3. Book XX, p. 216.
  4. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 111; location based on Social Security Death Index.
  5. obituary, unknown source, possibly the Sherdan Headlight (Grant Co., AR) circa 7 Apr 1984 preserved by Chip Culpepper

Billie Ray Culpepper

Male, #23474, (18 Sep 1930 - 13 Jun 1996)
Father*John Harry Culpepper
Mother*Wilma Eunice Stuckey
Name Variation He was also known as Bill. 
Birth*18 Sep 1930 Billie was born at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas, on 18 Sep 1930.1 
Marriage*13 Dec 1956 He married Ginger Reece Johnson at Greenville, Washington Co., Mississippi, on 13 Dec 1956 at age 26. 
Death of Mother8 Jun 1984 His mother Wilma Eunice Stuckey died on 8 Jun 1984 at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas. 
Death of Father24 Feb 1986 His father John Harry Culpepper died on 24 Feb 1986 at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas. 
Death of Spouse14 May 1991 His wife Ginger Reece Johnson died on 14 May 1991. 
Death*13 Jun 1996 He died at Jacksonville, Pulaski Co., Arkansas, on 13 Jun 1996 at age 65.1 
Biography*  (an unknown value.) 

Family

Ginger Reece Johnson
Marriage*13 Dec 1956 He married Ginger Reece Johnson at Greenville, Washington Co., Mississippi, on 13 Dec 1956 at age 26. 
Children
  • Kevin Ray Culpepper
  • Randall Keith Culpepper
  • Kelly Lee Culpepper
  • Shelli Ann Culpepper
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited8 Oct 2003

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

Gene Norris Culpepper1

Male, #23475, (5 Oct 1932 - 31 May 2015)
Father*John Harry Culpepper
Mother*Wilma Eunice Stuckey
Birth*5 Oct 1932 Gene was born at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas, on 5 Oct 1932.2 
Korean War*between 1951 and 1953 He served in the Korean War between 1951 and 1953
(US Navy.) 
Marriage*13 Oct 1951 He married Mary Ethel Cummings at Hot Spring Co., Arkansas, on 13 Oct 1951 at age 19.3 
Death of Mother8 Jun 1984 His mother Wilma Eunice Stuckey died on 8 Jun 1984 at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas. 
Death of Father24 Feb 1986 His father John Harry Culpepper died on 24 Feb 1986 at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas. 
Residence*1993 Gene resided at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, in 1993. 
ResidenceOct 2013 He resided at Hot Springs, Garland Co., Arkansas, in Oct 2013.4 
Death of Spouse9 Oct 2013 His wife Mary Ethel Cummings died on 9 Oct 2013 at Hot Springs, Garland Co., Arkansas.4 
Death*31 May 2015 He died on 31 May 2015 at age 82.5 
Obituary*say 1 Jun 2015 Gene Norris Culpepper, 82, of East Grand Avenue in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas died Sunday May 31, 2015 at National Park Medical Center.

Mr. Culpepper was born October 6, 1932 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to John Harry and Wilma Eunice “Jane” Stuckey Culpepper, the youngest of five brothers. He attended Pine Bluff High School, going on to obtain his G.E.D. while serving the Navy during the Korean War as a Seaman, Commisaryman Striker (1950-1954) , where he also enjoyed boxing and basketball. He ultimately attended Henderson State University’s Teachers College in Arkadelphia becoming a certified dental laboratory technician, opening his own dental laboratories in both Texas and Arkansas. Gene Culpepper also worked as an office products salesman in Houston, Texas and land lease agent in Meadville, Pennsylvania. He was active in his community, taking Cub Scouts on camping trips, coaching church basketball, and teaching Royal Ambassadors (a Southern Baptist missions education organization for grade school boys). Gene was an avid football fan and enjoyed deer hunting, playing golf, family vacations and reunions, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He loved his wife, Mary Ethel Cummings, whom he met through his best friend-her brother, Gerald Cummings. Gene and Mary married on October 13, 1951 when both were just teenagers. Their union lasted until her death on October 9, 2013 a few days short of their 62nd anniversary. They raised three children and fostered several boys. Gene departed this world for heaven where we know both his wife and his Savior are with him.

Mr. Culpepper is survived by his brother, John Culpepper; three children, David (Mary Ellen) Culpepper of Carrollton, Texas, Kim (James ) McCall of Federal Point, Florida, and Regena (Scott) Nelson of Bryan, Texas; ten grandchildren (Elijah, Leah, Micah, Aubrey, Ben, Regan, Hannah, Rachel, Nathan, and Noah). Ten great grandchildren ( Moses, Eden, Elisha, Genevieve, Cassian, Seth, Halie, Kade, Aden, and Fenn) and many nieces and nephews. Gene also was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Versel, Bill and Aubrey.

Military funeral and burial services will be held at Center Grove United Methodist Church in Sheridan, Arkansas at 3:30 P.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2015 with Rev. Scott W. Culpepper officiating. Pallbearers will be Donald Culpepper, Elijah Culpepper, Kenneth Culpepper, Micah Culpepper, Ben Fennen and Ben Wall. Honorary pallbearers include Larry Culpepper, Sam Hassen and Clifton Parker.6 

Family

Mary Ethel Cummings
Marriage*13 Oct 1951 He married Mary Ethel Cummings at Hot Spring Co., Arkansas, on 13 Oct 1951 at age 19.3 
Children
  • David Brian Culpepper
  • Kim Lorraine Culpepper
  • Regena Jane Culpepper
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited17 Jun 2015

Citations

  1. Gene served in the US Navy during the Korean War.
  2. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 92 but p 141 'Grant County, Arkansas.'
  3. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 92 and p 141 'at sunrise.'
  4. Obituary of Mary Cummings Culpepper (#23476), published by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home http://www.memorialgardenssheridan.com/
  5. E-mail written 2013 - 2019 to Warren Culpepper & Lew Griffin from Sandi Davis (desc/o #32073), e-mail address.
  6. http://www.memorialgardenssheridan.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3126483&fh_id=13128

Mary Ethel Cummings

Female, #23476, (22 Sep 1935 - 9 Oct 2013)
Father*D. B. Cummings1
Mother*Gladys O'Kelley Parker1
Birth*22 Sep 1935 Mary was born at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas, on 22 Sep 1935.2,1 
Marriage*13 Oct 1951 She married Gene Norris Culpepper at Hot Spring Co., Arkansas, on 13 Oct 1951 at age 16.3 
Married Name13 Oct 1951  As of 13 Oct 1951, her married name was Culpepper. 
Death*9 Oct 2013 She died at Hot Springs, Garland Co., Arkansas, on 9 Oct 2013 at age 78.1 
Obituary*10 Oct 2013 Mary Ethel Cummings Culpepper, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, was born September 22, 1935 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the daughter of the late D.B. Cummings and the late Gladys O’Kelley Cummings Parker.
     Mrs. Culpepper went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at NPMC at the age of 78.
     She was an active church member throughout much of her adult life. She loved God, family and country. She was active in the grassroots political movement and a staunch member of the Republican Party. Her home was always open to friends and family. Mary worked as a nurse until her retirement, after finishing her nursing training at the top of her class. This she accomplished while taking care of a home and three preschool children without any outside help. Mary enjoyed working crossword puzzles, traveling, shopping, bird-watching and visiting with friends and family. One thing Mary didn’t care for was cooking. Anytime there was a gathering, she would always volunteer her sister, Joyce, to cook. She certainly didn’t know how to fry cabbage.
     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her half-brother Joe Parker, her half-sister Thelma Calloway, and her brother Gerald Cummings.
     Survivors include her husband of over 60 years, Gene Culpepper of Hot Springs, sister Joyce Hassen and husband Sam of Bismarck, and brother Clifton Parker of Arkadelphia. Children include David Culpepper and wife Mary Ellen of Carrollton, Texas, Kim Culpepper McCall and husband Jim of East Palatka, Florida, and Regena Culpepper Nelson and husband Scott of Bryan, Texas. She was extremely proud of her ten grandchildren, Elijah Culpepper, Leah Culpepper Wall, Micah Culpepper, Ben Fennen, Regan Fennen Lemons, Aubrey McCall, Hannah Nelson, Rachel Nelson, Nathan Nelson and Noah Nelson. Mary loved seeing her nine great-grandchildren; Halie, Seth, Kade, Aden, Rosabella, Genevieve, Moses and Eden.
     Funeral services will be Saturday October 12, 2013 at 2:30 P.M. at Center Grove United Methodist Church in Sheridan. Burial will follow at Center Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. also on Saturday. Pallbearers will be: Donald Culpepper, Elijah Culpepper, Ben Fennen, Ben Wall, Wesley Cummings and Larry Culpepper. Honorary pallbearers include Clifton Parker and Sam Hassen.1 

Family

Gene Norris Culpepper
Children
  • David Brian Culpepper
  • Kim Lorraine Culpepper
  • Regena Jane Culpepper
Last Edited19 Nov 2013

Citations

  1. Obituary of Mary Cummings Culpepper (#23476), published by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home http://www.memorialgardenssheridan.com/
  2. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 141.
  3. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 92 and p 141 'at sunrise.'

Ginger Reece Johnson

Female, #23477, (27 Feb 1936 - 14 May 1991)
Father*Elgin Taylor Johnson
Mother*Drusie Elma Savage
Birth*27 Feb 1936 Ginger was born at Warren, Bradley Co., Arkansas, on 27 Feb 1936. 
Marriage*13 Dec 1956 She married Billie Ray Culpepper at Greenville, Washington Co., Mississippi, on 13 Dec 1956 at age 20. 
Married Name13 Dec 1956  As of 13 Dec 1956, her married name was Culpepper. 
Death*14 May 1991 She died on 14 May 1991 at age 55. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Outlaw Cemetery, near, Warren, Bradley Co., Arkansas. 

Family

Billie Ray Culpepper
Children
  • Kevin Ray Culpepper
  • Randall Keith Culpepper
  • Kelly Lee Culpepper
  • Shelli Ann Culpepper
Last Edited30 Aug 1999

Edna Mae Cogbill1

Female, #23478, (18 Feb 1930 - 1 May 1975)
Father*Lesker Cogbill
Mother*Martha Ferby West
Birth*18 Feb 1930 Edna was born at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas, on 18 Feb 1930. 
Marriage*4 Sep 1949 She married John Harry Culpepper Jr. at Jefferson Co., Arkansas, on 4 Sep 1949 at age 19.2 
Married Name4 Sep 1949  As of 4 Sep 1949, her married name was Culpepper. 
Death of Father22 Apr 1971 Her father Lesker Cogbill died on 22 Apr 1971 at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas.3 
Death*1 May 1975 She died at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas, on 1 May 1975 at age 45. 

Family
Child
  • Sandra Lynn Culpepper
Last Edited24 Aug 2001

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2001-2004 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Sandra Lynn Culpepper Merritt (Mrs. Stan Merritt), e-mail address.
  2. Book ZZ, p. 187.
  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

Bonnie Dolores Brigham1

Female, #23479, (16 Oct 1930 - 5 Dec 2000)
Birth*16 Oct 1930 Bonnie was born on 16 Oct 1930.2 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 Her Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.2 
Marriage*say 1954 She married John Harry Culpepper Jr. say 1954.3 
Married Namesay 1954  As of say 1954, her married name was Culpepper. 
Death*5 Dec 2000 She died at Duncanville, Dallas Co., Texas, on 5 Dec 2000 at age 70.2,4 

Family
Children
  • Johnny Harry Culpepper III 5
  • Jimmy Cary Culpepper 6
  • Carroll Dee Culpepper7
Last Edited6 Nov 2006

Citations

  1. E-mail written 1999 to Lew Griffin from Johnny Harry Culpepper III.
  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. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 121.
  4. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    Bonnie Dolores Culpepper, died 5 Dec 2000 in Dallas Co., TX.
  5. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
    Johnny Harry Culpepper III, Male, born __ 1955 in McLennan Co., Texas, child of John Harry Culpepper Jr. and Bonnie Dolores Brigham.
  6. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
    Jimmy Cary Culpepper, Male, born __ 1955 in McLennan Co., Texas, child of John Harry Culpepper Jr. and Bonnie Dolores Brigham.
  7. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
    Carroll Dee Culpepper, Male, born __ 1957 in Matagorda Co., Texas, child of John Henry Culpepper Jr. and Bonnie Dolores Brigham.

Martha Jane Obernier

Female, #23481, (12 Apr 1930 - 3 Sep 2013)
Birth*12 Apr 1930 Martha was born at Saint Louis, Saint Louis Co., Missouri, on 12 Apr 1930. She was the daughter of Myron David Obernier and Ruth Evalyn Perault.1 
Marriage* She married Aubrey Lee Culpepper.2 
Married Name Her married name was Culpepper. 
Biography*  (an unknown value.) 
Death*3 Sep 2013 She died at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, on 3 Sep 2013 at age 83.1 
Obituary*8 Sep 2013 Oklahoma City, OK - Martha J. Culpepper was born April 12, 1930 at St. Louis, MO., the daughter of Myron David and Ruth Evalyn (Perault) Obernier. She died September 3, 2013 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. OK.
     A resident of Oklahoma, Martha recently moved to Bethany from El Reno. After her retirement as a clerk with the Cotton Belt and Southern Pacific Railroads, she pursued a second career attending nursing school becoming a licensed practical nurse.
     Surviving are her children, Karen LeCroy of Bryant, AR, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Robin Gill, Tyler and Tanner and Jared Griffin, Ashley and Aleah; Jeff and Lisa Culpepper of El Reno, OK, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Cory and Zoey Culpepper, Ava and Justin and Samantha Culpepper, and Cedar; Timothy and Rhonda Culpepper of Waskom, TX, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, T. J. and Jaime Culpepper, Taylor and Brodie and Todd and Shadoe Culpepper and Tatum.
     Cremation arrangements were made by Huber-Benson Funeral Home, El Reno, OK (405) 262-1202. A private family service will be held.1 

Family

Aubrey Lee Culpepper
Children
  • Karen Culpepper
  • Myron Jeffrey Culpepper
  • Timothy Ora Culpepper
Last Edited13 Sep 2013

Citations

  1. Shreveport Times, Shreveport, LA.
    http://www.shreveporttimes.com
    Obituary of Martha Obernier Culpepper (#23481), published 8 Sep 2013.
  2. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 111.

Frances Elizabeth Brown

Female, #23482, (8 Aug 1928 - 2 May 1997)
Birth*8 Aug 1928 Frances was born on 8 Aug 1928.1 
Marriage*circa 1946 She married Versil Hugo Culpepper at Arkansas circa 1946.2 
Married Namecirca 1946  As of circa 1946, her married name was Culpepper. 
Birth of Son18 Nov 1946 Her son Harry James Culpepper was born on 18 Nov 1946 at Jefferson Co., Arkansas.3,4,1 
Married Name Her married name was Raney. 
Marriage* She married (?) Raney. 
Death*2 May 1997 She died at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas, on 2 May 1997 at age 68.1 
Burial* Her body was interred at Center Grove Cemetery, near, Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas. 
Biography* Obit: age 68; Sheridan AR; Dem/Gaz; 4 May 1997. 

Family

Versil Hugo Culpepper
Marriage*circa 1946 She married Versil Hugo Culpepper at Arkansas circa 1946.2 
Children
  • Harry James Culpepper+
  • Larry Eugene Culpepper
  • Donald Hugo Culpepper
  • Kenneth Sterling Culpepper
  • Christopher Robin Culpepper
Last Edited10 Mar 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. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 94.
  3. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 97 'November 18, 19. '
  4. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Little Rock, AR, http://www.ardemgaz.com/.
    Obituary of Harry J. Culpepper, published on 6 Jan 2006, page 7B (submitted by Chip Culpepper).

Harry James Culpepper

Male, #23485, (18 Nov 1946 - 3 Jan 2006)
Harry J. Culpepper
Father*Versil Hugo Culpepper
Mother*Frances Elizabeth Brown
Birth*18 Nov 1946 Harry was born at Jefferson Co., Arkansas, on 18 Nov 1946.1,2,3 
SSN*1962 His Social Security Number was issued in 1962 in Texas.3 
Marriage*8 Oct 1970 He married Elvira (?) at Arkansas on 8 Oct 1970 at age 23.4 
Divorce*28 Oct 1977 He and Elvira (?) were divorced on 28 Oct 1977 at El Paso Co., Texas.4 
Marriage*5 Jan 1980 He married Gretchen H. (?) on 5 Jan 1980 at age 33.5 
Divorce*12 May 1983 He and Gretchen H. (?) were divorced on 12 May 1983 at El Paso Co., Texas.5 
Marriage*say 1984 He married Cheryl Sue (?) say 1984.6 
Relocation*circa 1987 He relocated circa 1987 at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas, 
Death of Father6 Aug 1992 His father Versil Hugo Culpepper died on 6 Aug 1992 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.7 
Death of Mother2 May 1997 His mother Frances Elizabeth Brown died on 2 May 1997 at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas.3 
Death*3 Jan 2006 He died at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas, on 3 Jan 2006 at age 59.2,3 
Burial*8 Jan 2006 His body was interred on 8 Jan 2006 at Center Grove Cemetery, near, Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas.2 
Biography* Obituary:
Harry James Culpepper, 59, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2006, after a courageous and hard fought four-year battle against colon cancer.
     He was born November 18, 1946 in Fort Smith to Versel and Frances Culpepper. Prior to his diagnosis of cancer, he was an avid runner and participated each year in the Timberfest 5k in Sheridan. Harry's grade school and high school education was received in Pine Bluff, Houston, and Sheridan, and he graduated from Sheridan High School in 1965. He was in the army from 1967 to 1969 and served part of that time in Germany. He graduated from Henderson State in Arkadelphia. He worked in the mortgage loan business in Houston and El Paso, TX and then started his own home building business in El Paso. After returning to Arkansas, after his grandfather Harry Culpepper's death, Harry finished out his grandfather's term on the Quorum Court. He also worked for the Pine Bluff Arsenal and the Sheridan School District. He loved to work with and teach children in the classroom as a substitute teacher. He also was a Mason and a Gideon.
     He is preceded in death by both parents and by one step-granddaughter, Katie Rose McIlwain.
     Harry was blessed to have a loving and caring family which included his wife, Cheryl Sue Culpepper of the home; a precious daughter, Virginia Allen, of Springfield, MO; stepson, Scott McIllwain and wife A Theresa, and precious granddaughter, Sammie McIllwain, of Port Carbon, PA; brothers: Larry Culpepper and wife Ruth Ann of Sheridan, Donald Culpepper and wife Mollie of Sheridan, Kenneth Culpepper and wife Cindy of Tyler, Texas, Christopher Culpepper of Little Rock; half-brother Cody Culpepper of Houston, TX; and half-sister Laura Jane Owens and husband Mike of Katy, TX, and special nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews in both Sheridan and Texas.
     Harry loved his God; his family; his friends, including special friends, Dan and Pam Freeman and their daughters; his garden, especially his muscadines; all birds which came to his feeders, and especially the hummingbirds. Harry also loved to travel and in June of this year, in spite of problems he was having with the cancer, because they had not seen where he lived in El Paso and had not been to the Grand Canyon, he wanted to be the one to show it to them, he took his wife, his granddaughter and her parents on a driving trip to the Grand Canyon via El Paso, Old Mexico, Carlsbad, Sandia Peak, White Sands, etc. and returning through Oklahoma and Springfield, Mo., to visit his daughter Virginia.
     Visitation and the funeral service will both be Sunday, January 8, 2006, at the First Baptist Church in Sheridan, with burial in the Center Grove Cemetery. The visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. and the funeral service will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m. Harry loved this church family and has been a hardworking, involved member for many years. The family will be at home at 257 Grant 270040, Sheridan, Arkansas. A special thanks from the family to Dr. Larry Mendelsohn and his staff, Dr. John Brizzalaro and his staff, Dr. John Tedford and his staff, the Baptist Home Health and Hospice. Memorials may be made to the Gideons, the Sheridan First Baptist Church.2
Harry J. Culpepper

Family
Marriage*8 Oct 1970 He married Elvira (?) at Arkansas on 8 Oct 1970 at age 23.4 
Divorce*28 Oct 1977 He and Elvira (?) were divorced on 28 Oct 1977 at El Paso Co., Texas.4 
Child
  • Virginia Elizabeth Culpepper
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited28 Jan 2007

Citations

  1. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 97 'November 18, 19. '
  2. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Little Rock, AR, http://www.ardemgaz.com/.
    Obituary of Harry J. Culpepper, published on 6 Jan 2006, page 7B (submitted by Chip Culpepper).
  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. Texas Deaprtment of State Health Services, compiler, TX Divorce Index, 1968-2002, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8794
    Harry J Culpepper, 30, and Elvira Culpepper, 25, divorced on 28 Oct 1977 in El Paso Co., Texas. Original Marriage Date: 8 Oct 1970. Number of Children: 1.
  5. Texas Deaprtment of State Health Services, compiler, TX Divorce Index, 1968-2002, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8794
    Harry J Culpepper, 36, and Gretchen H Culpepper, 34, divorced on 12 May 1983 in El Paso Co., Texas. Original Marriage Date: 5 Jan 1980. Number of Children: 0.
  6. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 94.
  7. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 94; location from Social Security Death Index.