Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthMar 2, 1888, Giles County, Virginia [51630]
DeathAug 6, 1971, Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia [51630]
BurialStinson Cemetery, White Pine Road (Rt. 667), Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia [51630]
FatherMartin Luther THOMPSON (1856-1939)
MotherNancy Ann WILEY (1861-1932)
Spouses
MarriageJul 24, 1907, White Gate, Giles County, Virginia [51633]
ChildrenJames Jackson (1909-2001)
Luther Powell (1912-1974)
Wilma Ann (1914-2001)
Mildred Wiley (1916-2009)
John Covington (1919-2008)
Hubert Sunday (Died as Infant) (1921-1922)
Josephine Bess Katherine (1923-2004)
Sadie Loraine (1925-2009)
Mary Evelyn (1928-2024)
Ross McDonald (1931-2009)
Obituary Online notes for Julia Mae THOMPSON
Parents: MARTIN and NANCY (WILEY) THOMPSON
Spouse: (2nd wife of) JOHN COVINGTON VEST married 24 July 1907 in White Gate, Giles Co., Va.
Children: JAMES JACKSON, LUTHER POWELL, WILMA ANN (BLACKBURN), ROSS McDONALD "DON" , JOHN COVINGTON JR., MARY EVELYN ((1)STEWART, (2) MUSTARD, (3)ALBERT), MILDRED WILEY (STAFFORD), SADIE LORAINE (WHITE), HUBERT SUNDAY, JOSEHINE KATHERINE (MELVIN).
WEDDING ANN'T - 7/29/1907
PRETTY HOME WEDDING
At three o'clock Wednesday, July 24, at the residence of the bride's parents (Mr. & Mrs. Martin L. Thompson) quite an interesting wedding took place when Mr. John Vest led to the altar Miss Julia Thompson, the attractive daughter of our well known citizen, M. L. Thompson. The attendees were Misses Pearl Vest, Maggie Thompson, and Sallie Stinson, Messrs. Andrew Thompson, Lawrence Vest, and Tom Wiley, Rev. Jordan officiating in his usual impressive manner. The bride looked charming in a handsome blue silk gown, and carried white roses. After the wedding, the bridal party repaired to the dining room where an elegant supper was served. The menu and decorations reflected much credit to the ladies who assisted, and the entire party of seventy guests were sumptuously served. Quite a number of handsome and useful presents were received but time will not allow further comment on these. The bridal party left Thursday afternoon for Dublin where Mr. and Mrs. Vest and Maggie Thompson took the train for Lynchburg, returning the following Sunday. On Monday a reception was given in their honor at the home of the groom's father, Mr. Calvin Vest. Mr. and Mrs. Vest will reside in Vivian, WVa., and the good wishes of their many friends follow them to their new home.
July 29 "Hayseed"
OBITUARY
Mrs. Julia Thompson Vest, 83, of White Gate, died Friday at Giles Memorial Hospital. She is survived by four sons, James J. Vest of Dublin, Va.; Luther Power Vest and Ross M. Vest, both of White Gate; John C. Vest, Jr. of Pembroke; five daughters, Mrs. Stuart Blackburn of Pulaski, Mrs. Walter Stafford of Staffordsville, Mrs. James King of Pulaski, Mrs. John Melvin of Mechanicsburg, Va. and Mrs. Donald Stewart of Pearisburg; and one step-daughter, Mrs. W. A. Buchanan of Bluefield, Va. Funeral services were Sunday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Jones and Rev. Earnest Chinnault officiating. Burial will be in the Stinson Cemetery. [51630]
Spouse: (2nd wife of) JOHN COVINGTON VEST married 24 July 1907 in White Gate, Giles Co., Va.
Children: JAMES JACKSON, LUTHER POWELL, WILMA ANN (BLACKBURN), ROSS McDONALD "DON" , JOHN COVINGTON JR., MARY EVELYN ((1)STEWART, (2) MUSTARD, (3)ALBERT), MILDRED WILEY (STAFFORD), SADIE LORAINE (WHITE), HUBERT SUNDAY, JOSEHINE KATHERINE (MELVIN).
WEDDING ANN'T - 7/29/1907
PRETTY HOME WEDDING
At three o'clock Wednesday, July 24, at the residence of the bride's parents (Mr. & Mrs. Martin L. Thompson) quite an interesting wedding took place when Mr. John Vest led to the altar Miss Julia Thompson, the attractive daughter of our well known citizen, M. L. Thompson. The attendees were Misses Pearl Vest, Maggie Thompson, and Sallie Stinson, Messrs. Andrew Thompson, Lawrence Vest, and Tom Wiley, Rev. Jordan officiating in his usual impressive manner. The bride looked charming in a handsome blue silk gown, and carried white roses. After the wedding, the bridal party repaired to the dining room where an elegant supper was served. The menu and decorations reflected much credit to the ladies who assisted, and the entire party of seventy guests were sumptuously served. Quite a number of handsome and useful presents were received but time will not allow further comment on these. The bridal party left Thursday afternoon for Dublin where Mr. and Mrs. Vest and Maggie Thompson took the train for Lynchburg, returning the following Sunday. On Monday a reception was given in their honor at the home of the groom's father, Mr. Calvin Vest. Mr. and Mrs. Vest will reside in Vivian, WVa., and the good wishes of their many friends follow them to their new home.
July 29 "Hayseed"
OBITUARY
Mrs. Julia Thompson Vest, 83, of White Gate, died Friday at Giles Memorial Hospital. She is survived by four sons, James J. Vest of Dublin, Va.; Luther Power Vest and Ross M. Vest, both of White Gate; John C. Vest, Jr. of Pembroke; five daughters, Mrs. Stuart Blackburn of Pulaski, Mrs. Walter Stafford of Staffordsville, Mrs. James King of Pulaski, Mrs. John Melvin of Mechanicsburg, Va. and Mrs. Donald Stewart of Pearisburg; and one step-daughter, Mrs. W. A. Buchanan of Bluefield, Va. Funeral services were Sunday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Jones and Rev. Earnest Chinnault officiating. Burial will be in the Stinson Cemetery. [51630]
Obituary Online notes for John Covington (Spouse 1)
John Covington Vest
May 20, 1877 - May 17, 1958
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John Covington Vest, 80, died Saturday, May 17, 1958, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Julia Thompson Vest; four sons, James J. Vest, Luther Powell Vest, Ross M. Vest, all of White Gate, John C. Vest, Jr., Pembroke; six daughters, Mrs. Walter Stafford, Mrs. Donald Stewart, Trigg, Mrs. John Melvin, Mechanicsburg, Mrs. Stuart Blackburn, Pulaski, Mrs. Howard Wheeling, Dublin, Mrs. W. A. Buchanan, Bluefield; a brother, Sam Vest, White Gate; three sisters, Mrs. J. L. Johnston, Trigg, Mrs. C. L. Peters, Louisa, Mrs. Sidney Underwood, Poplar Hill; 25 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2:00 P.M. Monday in Mt. Zion Methodist Church with burial in Stinson Cemetery, White Gate. The body will remain at the funeral home until 1:00 P.M. on Monday.
Father's Name: Calvin L. Vest
Mother's Maiden Name: Katherine Stinson
https://www.avestandsons.com/obituary/john-vest [51636]
May 20, 1877 - May 17, 1958
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John Covington Vest, 80, died Saturday, May 17, 1958, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Julia Thompson Vest; four sons, James J. Vest, Luther Powell Vest, Ross M. Vest, all of White Gate, John C. Vest, Jr., Pembroke; six daughters, Mrs. Walter Stafford, Mrs. Donald Stewart, Trigg, Mrs. John Melvin, Mechanicsburg, Mrs. Stuart Blackburn, Pulaski, Mrs. Howard Wheeling, Dublin, Mrs. W. A. Buchanan, Bluefield; a brother, Sam Vest, White Gate; three sisters, Mrs. J. L. Johnston, Trigg, Mrs. C. L. Peters, Louisa, Mrs. Sidney Underwood, Poplar Hill; 25 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2:00 P.M. Monday in Mt. Zion Methodist Church with burial in Stinson Cemetery, White Gate. The body will remain at the funeral home until 1:00 P.M. on Monday.
Father's Name: Calvin L. Vest
Mother's Maiden Name: Katherine Stinson
https://www.avestandsons.com/obituary/john-vest [51636]