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Alma Opal Perdue
1916 - 1985

   

 
Father Birth Death  
Colonel Henson Perdue Mar 13, 1882, Wayne Co., WV, son of  Andrew Jackson Perdue and Nancy Jane Ross Feb 27, 1969, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV  
 
Mother Birth Death  
Sallie Arthur Nov 13, 1885 or 1886, Cabell Co., WV Jun 20, 1962, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

Buried together at Crook Chapel Cemetery, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV
m. Mar 20, 1904, Cabell Co., WV
 

Siblings of Alma Opal Perdue
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Mabel Perdue Blanche Hazel Perdue William Howard Perdue Ethel Mae Perdue Della Rena Perdue George Richard Perdue Alma Opal Perdue Roy Edward Perdue Arthur Hobert Perdue Henson Perdue, Jr Johnny Perdue Mary Ruth
 
  Birth Death Notes
Alma Opal Perdue Nov 26, 1916, Cabell Co., WV Oct 13, 1985, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

Buried together at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, Cabell Co., WV
m. John Charles Rose - ( b. Dec 14, 1907, Cabell Co., WV, son of James Elswick Rose and Flora America LeGrand ; d. Oct 13, 1985, Cabell Co., WV  ) - Oct 14, 1933, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV  
 

Children of Alma Opal Perdue and John Charles Rose
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Thomas Charles Rose Ira Lee Rose Helen Marie Rose Earl Edward Rose James Allen Rose David John Rose
 
Alma Opal Perdue
 
1920
- Census - Unable to locate family in this Census.  Even tried searching by first names of children, with no luck
 
  1930 - Census - Living with parents
 
 
1930 U. S. Census, Guyandotte, Cabell County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Age 1st
Marr.
Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father
Birth Place
Mother
Perdue H C Head W M 48 M 22 Farmer General farm WV VA WV
  Sallie Wife W F 43 M 17   WV WV KY
  Howard Son W F 21 S Laborer farm WV WV WV
  Richard Son W F 16 S Laborer farm WV WV WV
  Alma Dau W F 12 S   WV WV WV
  Roy Son W M 11 S   WV WV WV
  Arthur Son W M 7 S   WV WV WV
  Junior Son W M 5 9/12 S   WV WV WV
  John Son W M 4 1/12 S   WV WV WV
  Ruth Dau W F 2 1/12 S   WV WV WV
Smith Ralph Gr son W M 7 S   WV WV WV
Barbour Arnett Son in law W M 27 M 26 Laborer Nickel Plant WV WV WV
  Ethel Dau W F 20 M 19   WV WV WV
  James Gr son W M 3/12 S   WV WV WV
Chatterson Leslie Son in law W M 22 M 21 Laborer Nickel Plant WV WV WV
  Della Dau W F 17 M 16   WV WV WV
  Leslie Gr son W M 4/12 S   WV WV WV
  Wesley Gr son W M 4/12 S   WV WV WV
 
1933 - Marries John Charles Rose, Oct 14, 1933, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

Marriage record for Alma Opal Perdue and John C Rose      #27

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1940 U. S. Census, Guyandot, Cabell County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
Rose John Head W M 32 M 8 Clerk Wholesale mining supplies WV
  Alma Wife W F 30 M 8   WV
  Thomas C Son W M 5 S     WV
  Ira Lee Son W M 3 S     WV
  Helen M Dau W F 1 S     WV
 
1950 U. S. Census, Cabell County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
Rose John C Head W M 42 M WV Stockeeper Wholesale Farm Supply
  Alma O Wife W F 33 M WV  
  Thomas C Wife W M 15 Nev WV  
  Ira S Wife W M 13 Nev WV  
  Helen N Wife W M 11 Nev WV  
  Earl E Wife W M 5 Nev WV  
  James A Wife W M 3 Nev WV  
 
1985
- Alma and John were killed in a head-on collision on route 1952, Oct 13, 1985
   
Children of Alma Opal Perdue and John Charles Rose
   
  Thomas Charles Rose - b. Aug 14, 1934, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV ; d. Sep 13, 1986.  Buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova, Wayne Co., WV

m.
Janet Ann Harless - ( b. Nov 10, 1937, Wayne Co., WV, daughter of Dennis Sanford Harless and Sybil Delores Byrd ; d. Dec 28, 2019, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV.  Buried at Docks Creek Cemetery and Mausoleum, Kenova, Wayne Co., WV ) - Jun 1, 1956, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV
 
Thomas Charles Rose
 
1940 - 1950
- Census - Living with parents
 
 

US Korean War Era Draft Card, 1948-1959 for Thomas Charles Rose

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1956 - Marries Janet Ann Harless, Jun 1, 1956, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

Marriage record for Thomas Charles Rose and Janet Harless     # 3853

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Obituary for Janet Ann Rose
https://www.chapmans-mortuary.com/obituaries/Janet-Ann-Rose?obId=43638349
Accessed Jul 25, 2025
Janet Ann Rose, 82, of Huntington, widow of Tom Rose, passed away Saturday December 28, 2019 in Cornerstone Hospital of Huntington.

She worked as a nanny in her later years and had worked as an LPN.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Chapman's Mortuary with Pastor Keith Waters, and Rev. Jody Fortner officiating. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, WV.

She was born November 10, 1937, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Sybil Byrd. One son Greg Rose also preceded her in death. She was Baptist by faith, but Jewish by heart.

Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Keith Allen and Amy Rose of Wilmington, NC, and Joel Ray Rose of Huntington; a nephew that she raised as a son, Steve Byrd also of Huntington; and her special family the Woodruffs.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
 

Grave marker for Thomas Charles Rose and Janet Ann Harless at Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova, Wayne Co., WV

Note: Obituary for Janet has her buried at Docks Creek Cemetery and Mausoleum, Kenova, Wayne Co., WV

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Children of Thomas Charles Rose and Janet Ann Harless
   
  Gregory D Rose - b. Feb 11, 1962 ; d. 1991.  Buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova, Wayne Co., WV
 
Gregory D Rose
 
Yearbook photo for Greg Rose
1978 - Huntington East High School, Huntington, West Virginia
 

Grave marker for Gregory D Rose at Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova, Wayne Co., WV

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  Keith Allen Rose - b. Feb 20, 1964, WV                 Wilmington, NC         

m.
Amy Ruth Morgan - ( b. Sep 5, 1965, WV, daughter of Luther Ray Morgan and Beulah Joyce Henson       ) -
  Joel Ray Rose - b. Mar 25, 1974            Huntington       

m.
Amy Dawn Wilkinson - ( b. Sep 1979, daughter of Steven Allen Wilkinson and Beverly Carol Brinegar Wilkinson.  Married again to David John Browning ) -
   
  Ira Lee Rose - b. Oct 18, 1936, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV ; d. Nov 13, 2008.  Buried at Highland Cemetery, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Annex, Row 19, Space 13
 
Ira Lee Rose
 
1940 - 1950
- Census - Living with parents
 
 

US Korean War Era Draft Card, 1948-1959 for Ira Lee Rose

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Grave marker for Ira Lee Rose at Highland Cemetery, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Annex, Row 19, Space 13

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  Helen Marie Rose - b. Jun 8, 1938, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV ; d. Nov 18, 2006.  Buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, Cabell Co., WV          

m.
George Earl Johnson - ( b. Mar 4, 1930, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, son of Walter Snelling Johnson and Amy Arlene McCoy ; d. Feb 14, 1980.  Buried at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington Cabell Co., WV.   Married first to Opal Louise Bandy, 1954, WV and had sons Mark Anthony Johnson 1955-2016, Norman Christopher Johnson b. 1956, and George Earl Johnson, Jr, b. 1957  ) -  Apr 9, 1965, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV         
 
Helen Marie Rose
 
1940 - 1950
- Census - Living with parents
 
 
Yearbook photo for Helen Rose
1954 - Huntington High School, Huntington, West Virginia
 
1965 - Marries George Earl Johnson, Apr 9, 1965, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV

Marriage record for Helen Marie Rose and George Earl Johnson      #12509

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Grave marker for Helen Marie Rose Johnson at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, Cabell Co., WV

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Children of Helen Marie Rose and George Earl Johnson
   
  Terry Allen Johnson - b. Mar 31, 1966
 
  Brian Keith Johnson - b. Jun 1, 1967      or Mar 1969   or Mar 1967  

m.
Darlena Ann Frazier - ( b. Jul 1968, daughter of Frazier and ?Brenda Jones.  Married first to Carter and had children Ambera Janet Carter Dillistone and Gregory Carter and married after to Larry G Midkiff, Jr ) - 
 
Brian Keith Johnson
   
  Brian Chris Johnson - b. Mar 1989
   
  Earl Edward Rose - b. Apr 1, 1945, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV ; d. Dec 14, 2016, Augusta, Richmond Co., WV

m.
Drema Kay Richmond - ( b. Sep 21, 1947, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., WV, daughter of Noah Bernard Richmond and Margie Eloise Via ; d. Sep 22, 2021, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., VA ) - Jul 6, 1967, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., WV

Buried together at Lilly-Crews Cemetery, Nimitz, Summers Co., WV
 
Earl Edward Rose
 
1950
- Census - Living with parents
 
 
1967 - Marries Drema Kay Richmond, Jul 6, 1967, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., WV

Marriage record for Earl Edward Rose and Drema K Richmond      #41    

Note:  Indexed under Diana Richmond

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Obituary for Earl Edward Rose Sr
https://www.ronaldmeadowsfp.com/obituaries/earl-rose
Accessed Jul 25, 2025
Earl Edward Rose Sr., 71, of Lewisburg went home to celebrate Christmas with his Savior Wednesday December 14, 2016 in the Doctor's Hospital at Augusta, GA following a sudden illness.

Born April 1, 1945 at Huntington he was a son of the late John C. and Alma Opal Perdue Rose. He was a US Navy Vietnam Veteran having served on the USS Blandy. Earl was a member of the American Legion and a member of the First Baptist Church of Fairlea. He was a former manager of Rose's Department Store, a sales representative at Sears and Roebuck and retired from Kmart in Lewisburg. Earl enjoyed watching TV, woodcrafting and being a "PaPaw."

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Kimberly Rose; one infant grandchild and four siblings, Thomas Rose, Ira Rose, Helen Johnson and James Rose.
Those left to cherish his memory include the special love of his life of 50 years Drema Richmond Rose at home; children, Michelle Zicafoose and husband Brian of Concord, NC, Kelly Banton and husband Jimmy of Frankford and Earl "Edward" Rose Jr. and wife Leslie of Evans, GA; grandchildren, Addison and Richmond Rose, Josie, Sandy and Peyton Banton and Laurieanna Moore; one brother, David Rose and wife Lisa of Germantown, TN, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins whom he loved dearly.

Funeral services will be 12:00 PM Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapels with Jimmy Banton and Darrin Cherry officiating. Burial will follow in the Lilly-Crews Cemetery at Nimitz. Friends may call from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Monday at First Baptist Church of Fairlea.  Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
 

Grave marker for Earl Edward Rose and Drema Kay Richmond at Lilly-Crews Cemetery, Nimitz, Summers Co., WV

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Children of Earl Edward Rose and Drema Kay Richmond
   
  Michelle Kay Rose - b. Feb 11, 1969, Hopewell, VA                Concord, NC               

m. ?Thomas?
Perry - (               ) -        

m.
Brian Coe Zicafoose - ( b. Oct 21, 1968, Alleghany, VA, son of Richard Coe Zicafoose and Deane Barbara Bennett    Married first to Rosemary Lynn Griffith, 1992, NC. Has daughters Destiny Dawn Zicafoose Green - b. Jul 1989 and Nicole Renee Zicafoose - b. Oct 1993   ) - after 2000
 
  Kimberly Kay Rose - b. Mar 25, 1971, Hopewell, VA ; d. Sep 26, 2012, White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co., WV.  Buried at Lilly-Crews Cemetery, Nimitz, Summers Co., WV

m.
Daniel Albert Quick - ( b.  Apr 11, 1973, WV, son of Danny Sanford Quick and Ina Mae Jackson   ) - Jun 16, 1993, Covington, VA

m. or relationship with
Moore - (       ) -
 
Kimberly Kay Rose
 
1993 - Marries Daniel Albert Quick, Jun 16, 1993, Covington, VA

Marriage license for Kimberly Kay Rose and Daniel Albert Quick

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Obituary for Kimberly Kay Rose
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98039795/kimberly_kay-rose

Accessed Jul 25, 2025
Kimberly Kay Rose, 41, of Lewisburg, WV lost the fight to a long cancer battle and brain tumors on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at the White Sulphur Springs Nursing Home.

Born on March 25, 1971 in Hopewell, VA, she was the daughter of Earl and Drema Richmond Rose of Lewisburg.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fairlea, WV and was once employed by the Greenbrier Hotel. She was a warm and loving soul that got along with everyone she came into contact with.

Preceding her in death include her maternal grandmother, Eloise Via Richmond in 2011; paternal grandparents, John and Alma Purdue Rose in 1985.

Besides her parents, those left to cherish her memory, include her beloved daughter Laurieanne Moore; two sisters, Michelle (Brian) Zicafoose of Charlotte, NC and Kelly (Jimmy) Banton of Lewisburg, WV; one brother, Edward (Leslie) Rose of Loganville, GA; three nieces, Addison Rose, Josie and Sandy Banton; two nephews, Peyton Banton and Richmond Rose and maternal grandfather, Bernard Richmond of Jumping Branch, WV.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Monday, October 1, 2012 at the First Baptist Church of Fairlea, WV with Pastor Kevin Prevett officiating.

Burial will follow at the Lilly-Crews Cemetery in Nimitz, WV. Friends may call from noon until time of services, Monday at the church. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
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  Laurieanna Opal Moore - b. Oct 5, 2009, Charlottesville, VA             Living with or adopted by aunt Kelly Rose Banton and her family
  Kelly Dawn Rose - b. Oct 1977                Frankford, WV  then Ronceverte, WV

m.
James "Jimmy" Robert Banton, Jr - ( b. Jul 1971, son of James Robert "Bobby" Banton and Lennie Faye Honaker ) - ca Oct 1999
 
Kelly Dawn Rose
   
  Josie Banton - b, ca 2006
  Sandy Banton - b. ca 2008
  Peyton Banton - b. ca 2008 
  Earl Edward Rose, Jr - b. May 10, 1980, Alleghany, WV                    Smiths Station, AL        

m.
Leslie N Pabst - ( b. Sep 14, 1982, Du Quoin, Perry Co., IL, daughter of Larry Wayne Pabst and Tina Lynn Brown   ) - 
 
Earl Edward Rose, Jr
   
  Addison Rose - b. May10, 2004
  Richmond Rose - b.
   
  James Allen Rose - b. Jan 16, 1947, Cabell Co., WV ; Feb 24, 2013, Richmond, VA.  Buried at Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell City, VA

m.
Brenda DeLain Wyatt - ( b. Feb 9, 1947, WV, daughter of Bernard James Wyatt and Anna Mae Yaeger  ) - Aug 15, 1969, Hopewell, VA -- Divorces - Nov 12, 1993, Hopewell, VA -- Remarries Aug 15, 2000, Hopwell, VA

m.
Debra Jean Bragg - ( b. Oct 21, 1954, CO, daughter of Arlie Shephard Bragg, Jr and Margarita "Margie" Eleanor Vasquez.  Married to Jerry Wayne Light first and then Gary Davis Bosserman and has daughter Tiffany Leann Light, sons Jerry Light and Chad Bosserman  ) - Jan 22, 1994, Hopewell, VA -- Divorces -- Remarries
 
James Allen Rose
  1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
1969 - Marries Brenda DeLain Wyatt, Aug 15, 1969, Hopewell, VA 

Marriage license for James Allen Rose and Brenda DeLain Wyatt

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1993 - Divorces Brenda DeLain Wyatt, Nov 12, 1993, Hopewell, VA

Divorce Decree for James Allen Rose and Brenda DeLain Wyatt

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1994 - Marries Debra Jean Bragg, Jan 22, 1994, Hopewell, VA

Marriage license for James Allen Rose and Debra Jean Bragg Bosserman

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  1994 - 2000 - Divorces Debra Jean Bragg
  2000 - Remarries first wife Brenda DeLain Wyatt, Aug 15, 2000, Hopewell, VA
  2013 - Divorces for a second time first wife Brenda Wyatt and marries for a second time second wife Debra Bragg
 
Obituary for James Allen Rose
https://www.jtmorriss.com/obituaries/james-rose9
Accessed Jul 26, 2025
James Allen Rose, 66, of Hopewell, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2013.

He was the son of the late John C. and Alma Perdue Rose and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas Rose, and Ira Rose; and sister, Helen R. Johnson.

Mr. Rose was hired as a Police Officer with the City of Hopewell at the age of 21 where he served as an Investigator in the Detective Division, Sergeant to the Uniform Division and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant after only 14 years of service. He also served as the first Community Relations Officer, which included public relations, Neighborhood Crime Watch Program and Crime Solvers. Lt.
Rose graduated from Huntington High School in Huntington, West Virginia and attended John Tyler Community College prior to his employment with the City of Hopewell. He also attended Central Police Training School where he participated in many technical seminars and classes throughout his career. Lt. Rose was honored as Police Officer of the Year in 1985.

Lt. Rose served as a Seaman in the Naval Reserves in active duty for the United States Navy. He loved fishing, the beach and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Lt. Rose is survived by his wife, Debra; sons, Devon Rose, Jerry Light, Chad Bosserman; daughters, Jonna Locklear, Tiffany Light; grandchildren, Kaylee, Logan, Austin, Braiden, Alexia, Zach, Audrina; brothers, Earl Rose and his wife, Drema, David Rose, and his wife, Lisa; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February, 28, 2013 at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son and Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013 also at the funeral home, with Pastor Roger Dean, officiating. Interment will follow in Appomattox Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. Condolences can be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
 

Grave marker for  James Allen Rose at  Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell City, VA

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Children of James Allen Rose and Brenda DeLain Wyatt
   
  Jonna Bernet Rose - b. Oct 4, 1972, Petersburg, VA                                      

m.
Scott Locklear - ( b. Feb 5, 1974, NC, son of Robert Clinton Locklear and Beverly Ann Jones       ) - Apr 6, 1996, Hopewell, VA -- Divorces - Dec 15, 2004, Robeson Co., NC
 
Jonna Bernet Rose
 
1996 - Marries Scott Locklear, Apr 6, 1996, Hopewell, VA

Marriage license for Jonna Bernet Rose and Scott Locklear

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  Logan Wyatt Locklear - b. Dec 1996
  Devon Shey Rose - b. Aug 25, 1975, Petersburg, VA           

m.  ?? mother of sons

m. or relationship with Shannon Renee Persinger Skelly - ( b. May 1976   ) -    
 
Devon Shey Rose
   
  Austin Matthew Rose - b. Feb 11, 1998, Hopewell, VA
  Zachary Allen Rose - b. Oct 1, 1999, Richmond, VA 
   
  David John Rose - b. Sep 17, 1950, WV

m.
Mary Michael Harrington - ( b. Aug 20, 1948, Roanoke, VA, daughter of Michael Thomas Harrington and Meta Woodrow Layne ; d. Apr 7, 2013, Jackson, Madison Co., TN     ) - May 6, 1970, Pearisburg, VA -- Divorces after Aug 1999 and before Aug 2003

m.
Lisa Ann Beagle - ( b. Jun 4, 1960, daughter of Francis George Beagle and LaVerne Thurston.  Married to Phillips first and had daughter Lauren b. 1989 and son Miles Phillips ) - after Aug 2003
 
David John Rose
 
1970 - Marries Mary Michael Harrington, May 6, 1970, Pearisburg, VA

Marriage record for David John Rose and Mary Michael Harrington

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Children of David John Rose and Mary Michael Harrington
   
  Christina "Christy" Diane Rose - b. Nov 1975              Gibson City, IL 

m.
Keith J Gallian - ( b. Jan 8, 1975, son of Robert J Gallian and Elizabeth J--?  ) - ca Nov 1999, TN -- Divorces     

m.
Toni Lynn Day - ( b. Jan 8, 1973, Tarrant Co., TX, daughter of John Gerry Day and Marcia Ann McKusick   ) -
 
Christina "Christy" Diane Rose
 
Yearbook photo for Christina D Rose
1994 - North Side High School, Jackson, Tennessee
 
Wedding Announcement
Southtown Star, Tinley Park, IL, Thu, Aug 19, 1999. pg 58
Rose - Gallian   Christina Rose and Keith Gallian, both of Orland Park, are planning a November wedding. Rose is the daughter of Mary and David Rose of Jackson, Tenn. She is employed at a bank in Lemont.

Gallian is the son of Elizabeth and Robert Gallian of Orland Park.  He is a graduate of Victor J. Andrew High School and received a bachelor's degree in recording industry management from Middle Tennessee State University. He is employed at a music distribution company in Elmhurst.
   
  Stephanie Dawn Rose - b. Dec 1978                  Memphis, TN        

m.
David Grayson Carter - ( b. Jun 2, 1980, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, son of Graylin Keith Carter and Glenda--? ; d. Aug 15, 2020, Pickwick Dam, Hardin Co., TN.  Buried at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, Bartlett, Shelby Co., TN.  Married again to Nicole, Jul 2013 and had daughter Olivia Brynn who died the same day as David  ) - Aug 9, 2003, TN -- Divorced before 2013     

m.
Clay Thomas Nelson - ( b. Sep 1977, son of Stephen Clay Nelson and Melanie Rose Thomas   ) - Before Apr 2013 
 
Stephanie Dawn Rose
 
Yearbook photo for Stephanie D Rose
1997 - North Side High School, Jackson, Tennessee
 
Wedding Announcement
The Jackson Sun, Jackson, TN, Sun, Aug 3, 2003, pg 25
Stephanie Dawn Rose - David Grayson Carter   Stephanie Dawn Rose and David Grayson Carter both of Jackson, Tennessee will marry lat 6:30 p.m. on August 9, 2003 lat North Jackson Baptist Church.

Stephanie is the daughter of David and Lisa Rose of Memphis, Tennessee and Mary Rose of Jackson, Tennessee.  She is a 1997 graduate of North Side High School. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga with a BSN in Nursing. She is currently employed as a registered nurse at Vanderbilt NICU.

David is the son of Keith and Glenda Carter of Jackson, Tennessee and the grandson of Catherine Carter. He is a 1998 graduate of North Side High School and will graduate with a degree in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University this fall.
 
   2  daughters with Clay
   
   
 
 
1940 U. S. Census,                  West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
    Head W M         WV
    Wife W F         WV
 
1950 U. S. Census,         West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
    Head W M        
    Wife W F        
 

 

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July 27, 2025