▰ James Jewel Geary Died February 25, … More Information |
James Jewel Geary, born May 14, 1914 entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 25, 2017 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. James was 102.
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Obituary: James Jewel Geary, of Harrisonburg, died 25, 2017 at the age of 102. Mr. Geary was the principal creator, designer and founding director of the New Market Battlefield Park and its museum, the Hall of Valor. Appointed by Virginia Military Institute, he held the position from 1966 to 1982 when he retired and he subsequently served another seven years as a consultant. Before coming to the Valley, Mr. Geary was the executive director of the Virginia Civil War Centennial Commission, charged with the five-year Virginia observance of the Civil War. The headquarters was in a specially constructed visitor center in downtown Richmond, the Centennial . The climactic event of the commemoration was a program at Appomattox Court House, 9, 1965, the 100th anniversary of General Robert E. Lees surrender there of his Army of Northern Virginia. The historian, Bruce Catton, gave the address to an estimated ten thousand spectators, including Virginias entire Congressional delegation. Mr. Geary was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on May 14, 1914, the son of James M. Geary and Iva Jewel Geary. From age four, he lived in Roanoke, VA. graduating from the University of Virginia, he was a newsman for 16 years in Roanoke and with the Associated Press in Richmond. He served for three and one-half years as a Naval officer in World War II. He was a lieutenant commander in the Naval Reserve Retired, a member of the Harrisonburg chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and a past president of the Shenandoah Valley Travel Association. He was a charter member of the Harrisonburg Unitarian Universalists. Its difficult to summarize a life that spans over one-hundred years. One of Jims first memories, riding in a car in the midst of a sea of people, the sound of cowbells ringing all around, was most likely during a celebration of the armistice on 11, 1918, ending World War I. He had a soft spot for Pittsburgh, the city of his birth and where he spent many summers with his father, grandmother and fathers sisters, but in his own words: I am at core a Virginian - and not just a Virginian, but a mountain Virginian. I have an extraordinary attachment to the mountains, the sweeping hills, and the lovely meadows of western Virginia. He picked apples as a youngster, taught children in a one-room country schoolhouse, found his calling as a newspaper man, served as a Navy officer during WWII, covered the Virginia Capital for the Associated Press, and made his career as a historian of the Civil War. Jim traveled widely, visiting 48 of the 50 states, 28 countries on 6 continents, and 32 National Parks. His interests were wide-ranging but he loved the natural world and the poetry of Robinson Jeffers. He studied the natural sciences, history, philosophy and world religions and took after his mother in his work in genealogy. He described himself as a determinist, a philosopher, and a humanist. Repeatedly, in his personal writings, he said it was his family that gave him purpose. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Little Geary, five daughters, Anne Biswanger of Carmel, CA, Ellen Maupin of Carmel, CA, Martha Broughton (Paul) of Richmond, Laetitia Barnhill of Salem, and Leslie Geary of Santa Cruz, CA, one stepson, Michael Martin of Harrisonburg, ten grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his baby sister, Iva Tissie Geary and a step-son, Frank Martin. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to American Indian Fund, Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA, or Harrisonburg Unitarian Universalists. Lindsey in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com. |
▰ James Jewel Geary Died February 25, … More Information | James Jewel Geary, born May 14, 1914 departed this life Sunday February 25, 2017 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. James was 102. |
▰ Frederick Walter Geary Died May 25, … More Information |
Frederick Walter Geary, of Virginia, born in Massachusetts, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home May 25, 2000. Frederick was 68. Obituary published: May 26, 2000 in "PWJ" |
▰ Edmund Leo Geary Died February 22, … More Information |
Edmund Leo Geary, age 95 of Chantilly, Virginia, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home February 22, 2018. Obituary published: February 23, 2018 in "Wash DC Post (DC)" |
▰ Edmund L Geary Died February 17, … More Information |
Edmund L Geary, born November 16, 1922 entered into eternal rest February 17, 2018 in Fairfax, Virginia. Edmund was 95.
Family members and close friends: , Sandra Guerrero, Ed And Joan Denton, Carol & Mike Vilardo, Maryellen Veraldi, Charles Geary, Deb & Bo Henderson, Carol Henderson |
▰ Charles Otis "Pee Wee" Geary Died February 21, … More Information |
Charles Otis "Pee Wee" Geary, age 67 of Richmond, Virginia, departed this life Sunday February 21, 1998. Obituary published: February 22, 1998 in "Richmond T-D" |
▰ Lucy (Mitchell)[Coleman] Gears Died December 03, … More Information |
Lucy (Mitchell)[Coleman] Gears, of Danville, Virginia, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 3, 2000. Lucy was 75. Obituary published: December 04, 2000 in "Gazette Virginian" |
▰ Alonzo Alexander Gears Died February 13, … More Information |
Alonzo Alexander Gears, of Virginia, born in Maybeury, West Virginia, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home February 13, 2011. Alonzo was 74. Obituary published: February 14, 2011 in "Martinsville B" |
▰ Alonzo Alexander Gears Died February 12, … More Information |
Alonzo Alexander Gears, age 74 of Martinsville, Virginia, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 12, 2011. Obituary published: February 13, 2011 in "Martinsville B" |
▰ Robert Paul Gearren Died May 12, … More Information |
Robert Paul Gearren, 84, of Dugspur, Virginia, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 12, 2001. Obituary published: May 13, 2001 in "Roanoke Times" |
▰ Marion (Stevens) Gearreald Died June 09, … More Information |
Marion (Stevens) Gearreald, of Virginia, born in New York, departed this life Sunday June 9, 2001. Obituary published: June 10, 2001 in "Press & Sun-B (NY)" |
▰ Marion (Stevens) Gearreald Died June 04, … More Information |
Marion (Stevens) Gearreald, age 85 of Virginia, born in Binghamton, New York, went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2001. Obituary published: June 05, 2001 in "FostersDD (NH)" |
▰ Wanda Mary Gearing Died August 24, … More Information |
Wanda Mary Gearing, born March 16, 1920 died August 24, 2014 in Culpeper, Virginia. Wanda was 94.
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Obituary: Wanda Gearing, 94, of Culpeper, VA, a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died 24, 2014. She was born 16, 1920, in Masontown, PA; a daughter of the late Edith and Orlando Fabbri. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Gearing, sister, Delores Malinosky and brother Walter Fabbri. Surviors in VA include her son, James Gearing, Sr. and his wife Sandy of Culpeper, three grandchildren; James, Jr. and his wife Shannon of Culpeper, Stacy Cundiff and her husband Rich of Warrenton, and Robert and his wife Carrie of Jeffersonton, great-grandchildren; Taylor and Adam Cundiff and Robbie Gearing, one sister, Gloria Lester and her husband Joe of Fort Myers, FL and several nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. , 29, 2014, at Precious Blood Catholic Church, 114 E. Edmondson Street, Culpeper. The family wishes to extend a special appreciation to the Hospice of the Rapidan for being there in their hour of need. Interment will be held at a later date in St. Agnes in Masontown, PA. |
▰ Wanda Mary Gearing Died August 24, … More Information |
Wanda Mary Gearing, born March 16, 1920 entered Heaven's gates on August 24, 2014 in Culpeper, Virginia. Wanda was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Jeff Campbell |
▰ Mary Chesnut (Budd) Gearing Died March 23, … More Information |
Mary Chesnut (Budd) Gearing, born May 17, 1921 went into the presence of the Lord on March 23, 2018 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Mary was 96.
Family members and close friends: , Karen Kirkman, Brandy Rosson, Kaley Behl, Judi Crawford, Anita Spence |
▰ Lounella (Pedigo) Gearing Died March 07, … More Information |
Lounella (Pedigo) Gearing, of Roanoke, Virginia, went into the presence of the Lord on March 7, 2001. Lounella was 90. Obituary published: March 08, 2001 in "Roanoke Times" |
▰ Jessie Smoot Gearing Died April 28, … More Information |
Jessie Smoot Gearing, of Woodstock, Virginia, entered Heaven's gates on April 28, 2002. Jessie was 99. Obituary published: April 29, 2002 in "Hampton D-P" |
▰ Jessie (Smoot) Gearing Died April 28, … More Information |
Jessie (Smoot) Gearing, of Woodstock, Virginia, died on April 28, 2002. Jessie was 99. Obituary published: April 29, 2002 in "DailyNR" |
▰ Dr Frank Wilson Gearing Jr Died February 18, … More Information |
Dr Frank Wilson Gearing Jr , born February 3, 1919 passed away peacefully February 18, 2013 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Dr was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Nancy Armstrong, Tip & Faye Pangle, Frank Painter, Betty Showman & Family, Lloyd H Hartman, Eddie Sherman, Tassie Pippert, Jerry Wolford, Greg Hoffman |
▰ Dorothy May Gearing Died December 02, … More Information |
Dorothy May Gearing, born August 7, 1926 went to be with her Lord and Savior December 2, 2015 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Dorothy was 89.
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Obituary: Dorothy was born on 7, 1926 and passed away on , 2, 2015. Dorothy was a resident of Harrisonburg, Virginia at the time of passing. Dorothy was married to Ernest. |
▰ Melvin Albert Gearhhart Died March 07, … More Information |
Melvin Albert Gearhhart passed away March 7, 1999 in Gordonsville, Virginia. Obituary published: March 08, 1999 in "Wash DC Post (DC)" |
▰ Willie Wayne Gearheart Died September 04, … More Information |
Willie Wayne Gearheart, of Pilot, Virginia, entered into eternal rest September 4, 2013. Willie was 84. Obituary published: September 05, 2013 in "FloydPress" |
▰ Willie (Gross) Gearheart Died October 25, … More Information |
Willie (Gross) Gearheart, of Virginia, born in South Carolina, passed from this world into the next October 25, 1996. Willie was 82. Obituary published: October 26, 1996 in "Roanoke Times" |
▰ Walter William Gearheart Died September 01, … More Information | Walter William Gearheart went into the presence of the Lord on September 1, 2016 in Roanoke, Virginia. |
▰ Virginia Gearheart Died January 16, … More Information | Virginia Gearheart, born April 25, 1920 entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 16, 2015 in Norfolk, Virginia. Virginia was 94. |
▰ Virginia Grey Gearheart Died January 16, … More Information |
Virginia Grey Gearheart, born April 25, 1920 entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 16, 2015 in Norfolk, Virginia. Virginia was 94.
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Obituary: Virginia G. Gearheart, 94, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on 16, 2015. She was born on 25, 1920 to the late Willis R. and Cornelia Kittrell in Vance , North Carolina. Her husband Bernard Gearheart preceded her in death. Virginia was a member of Miles Memorial Methodist Church and a past Matron and 62 year member of Ocean View Chapter #34, OES. She is survived by her son Edward Gearheart and wife Rena; brother John Kittrell; sister Florine Dement and Barbara McGhinnis; 2 grandchildren Laura Ann Meier and Christian Carl Yaeckel; 7 great grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on , 21, 2015 at 2pm with a visitation one hour prior at Rosewood Kellum , 601 N. Witchduck Rd., Virginia Beach VA. Burial will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Sentara Hospice, 1615 Poplar Hall Dr., Suite 308, Norfolk VA 23502. You may offer your condolence at www.kellumfuneralhome.com. |
▰ Virginia Gearheart Died January 16, … More Information |
Virginia Gearheart, born April 25, 1920 joined the Lord January 16, 2015 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. VIRGINIA was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Frederick Dixon, Claude Sneed, Rena Gearheart, John & Donna Cooper, Deborah Kittrell Edwards, Lynne Powers, Chris Douglas |
▰ Virginia Grey Gearheart Died January 16, … More Information |
Virginia Grey Gearheart, born April 25, 1920 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home January 16, 2015 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Virginia was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Frederick Dixon, Claude Sneed, Rena Gearheart, John & Donna Cooper, Deborah Kittrell Edwards, Lynne Powers, Chris Douglas |
▰ Trigg Mosby Gearheart Died June 17, … More Information |
On June 17, 2007, Trigg Mosby Gearheart, 95 of Christiansburg, Virginia passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: June 18, 2007 in "Roanoke Times" |
▰ Trigg Mosby Gearheart Died June 15, … More Information |
Trigg Mosby Gearheart, age 95 of Christiansburg, Virginia, entered eternal life June 15, 2007. Obituary published: June 16, 2007 in "Roanoke Times" |
▰ Trigg Mosby Gearheart Died June 17, … More Information |
Trigg Mosby Gearheart, age 95 of Christiansburg, Virginia, joined the Lord June 17, 2007. Obituary published: June 18, 2007 in "New River VC" |
▰ Trigg Mosby Gearheart Died June 15, … More Information |
Trigg Mosby Gearheart, age 95 of Christiansburg, Virginia, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Trigg June 15, 2007. Obituary published: June 16, 2007 in "New River VC" |
▰ Thomas G Jr Gearheart Died April 29, … More Information |
Thomas G Jr Gearheart, of Radford, Virginia, entered eternal life April 29, 2017. Thomas was 86. Obituary published: April 30, 2017 in "Roanoke Times" |
▰ Thomas Edward Gearheart Died April 01, … More Information |
Thomas Edward Gearheart, of McCoy, Virginia, entered into eternal rest April 1, 2019. Thomas was 87. Obituary published: April 02, 2019 in "Roanoke Times" |
▰ Thomas Edward Gearheart Died April 01, … More Information |
Thomas Edward Gearheart, of McCoy, Virginia, passed from this life on April 1, 2019. Thomas was 87. Obituary published: April 02, 2019 in "NRV News" |
▰ Robert Odell Gearheart Died December 02, … More Information |
Robert Odell Gearheart, 87, of Roanoke, Virginia departed this life December 2, 2019. Obituary published: December 03, 2019 in "Roanoke Times" |
▰ Robert M Gearheart Died October 28, … More Information | Robert M Gearheart, born June 25, 1932 entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 28, 2016 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Robert was 84. |
▰ Rex Andrew Gearheart Died May 30, … More Information |
Rex Andrew Gearheart went into the presence of the Lord on May 30, 2016 in Bristol, Virginia. Obituary published: May 31, 2016 in "SouthwestTimes" |
▰ Rex Andrew Gearheart Died May 27, … More Information |
Rex Andrew Gearheart left this earth on May 27, 2016 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Bristol, Virginia. Obituary published: May 28, 2016 in "NRV News" |
▰ Rex Andrew Gearheart Died May 28, … More Information |
Rex Andrew Gearheart, age 45 of Bristol, Virginia passed away May 28, 2016. Obituary published: May 29, 2016 in "Roanoke Times" |
▰ Rex Andrew Gearheart Died May 26, … More Information | Rex Andrew Gearheart, born February 5, 1971 departed this life Sunday May 26, 2016 in Bristol, Virginia. Rex was 45. |
▰ Phyllis Marie (Thompson) Gearheart Died October 04, … More Information |
Phyllis Marie (Thompson) Gearheart, age 85 of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2017. Obituary published: October 05, 2017 in "Roanoke Times" |
▰ Phyllis Marie Gearheart Died October 03, … More Information | Phyllis Marie Gearheart, born August 13, 1932 joined the Lord October 3, 2017 in Salem, Virginia. Phyllis was 85. |
▰ Nathan Scott Gearheart Died July 30, … More Information |
Nathan Scott Gearheart, of Roanoke, Virginia, went into the presence of the Lord on July 30, 2016. Nathan was 57. Obituary published: July 31, 2016 in "Roanoke Times" |
▰ Maude (Jones) Gearheart Died July 07, … More Information |
Maude (Jones) Gearheart, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed from this life on July 7, 2001. Maude was 87. Obituary published: July 08, 2001 in "Roanoke Times" |
▰ Mary Frances (Robinson) Gearheart Died June 19, … More Information |
Mary Frances (Robinson) Gearheart, of Chilhowie, Virginia, gained her wings on June 19, 2016. Mary was 79. Obituary published: June 20, 2016 in "SWVAToday" |
▰ Mary Ann Gearheart Died February 02, … More Information |
Mary Ann Gearheart, 71, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2016 in Riner, Virginia. Obituary published: February 03, 2016 in "Roanoke Times" |
▰ Margaret Ella (Dowdy) Gearheart Died September 24, … More Information |
Margaret Ella (Dowdy) Gearheart, of Christiansburg, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior September 24, 2019. Margaret was 86. Obituary published: September 25, 2019 in "NRV News" |
▰ Leda Lorraine (Cassell) Gearheart Died August 03, … More Information |
Leda Lorraine (Cassell) Gearheart, of Virginia, born in West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2017. Leda was 95. Obituary published: August 04, 2017 in "Roanoke Times" |
▰ Leda Lorraine (Cassell) Gearheart Died August 08, … More Information |
Leda Lorraine (Cassell) Gearheart, age 95 of Virginia, born in Lindside, West Virginia, departed this life Sunday August 8, 2017. Obituary published: August 09, 2017 in "Virginian L" |
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