Dameron-Damron Family Association
and contributing to the organization in many ways. He served as a Co-Director of the DDFA for several years and helped form and establish the DDFA.
Mary Shearholdt age 65, Springfield, Missouri, departed this life on Friday, November 18, 2016 in Springfield. Mary Shearholdt was born and raised in Springfield, actually having lived in the same house since age 4. She attended St. Agnes Elementary School, Jarrett Junior High and graduated from Parkview High School in 1969. Mary received her B.S. in Public Administration, Cum Laude, from Southwest Missouri State University.
Mary was employed with the Urban Renewal Agency for 9 years and for the past many years has had the privilege to serve Greene County, Missouri as a Deputy Public Administrator in the office of Carolyn Vienhage Little and later David Yancey.
In 2004 Mary completed the certification process for the designation “Registered Guardian” through the National Guardianship Foundation. In 2001 and completing in 2002, Mary apprenticed at the Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home finishing that year by passing the State of Missouri certification to become a licensed funeral director. Mary became a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in December of 1992 and had volunteered for our “Fish Day” at the Crosslines Food Pantry every first Monday.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her brother John, her husband Gary and her great niece Aiyana Chase. She is survived by her nieces, Christine Hanvey, Jennifer Chase and Cassie Shearholdt; great niece Georgia, and great nephew Nicholas, and great great nephew Dominic, and many other family and friends.Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Friday Nov. 25, 2016 in Westminster Presbyterian Church with a reception following the service in the church. Private committal services will be Saturday Nov. 26, 2016 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Mary’s friendly enthusiasm for genealogy and the Dameron-Damron family has permanently improved our organization. It was Mary who transformed the much-discussed dream of a Dameron-Damron Family Association reunion into a reality as she planned and hosted the first three of our reunions in Springfield, Missouri. And it was Mary who suggested to me that most new members are interested not only in information about their ancestry, but also would like to contact cousins who share their interests. Thanks, Mary, for your years of fine service to our family association. Mary was a long time dedicated DDFA member, Board member coordination of the first DDFA Missouri Reunions.
In place of flowers, the family requests donations be made to maintain the Mila Community Cemetery c/o E.A. Sisson, 86 Salt Water Ln, Heathsville VA 22473.
Visitation and services were held at the Currie Funeral Home in Kilmarnock, Virginia, on June 26th, 2022 at 3:00 PM. The graveside service followed at Mila Community Cemetery. Willmore, brother to Rev Charles Dameron served on the DDFA Board and hosted the DDFA reunions from 2014-2022. He did a wonderful job and we will miss his jokes and laughter.
DAMERON, The Rev. John Charles,
77, born on July 25, 1943, in Charlottesville, Va., was peacefully called home to the Lord on June 22, 2021. A lifelong servant of God, he was predeceased by his parents, Wilmore M. Jr. and Hazel J. Dameron; and brother, James Dameron. Charles graduated from Northumberland High School, RPI (now VCU) and Eastern Mennonite Seminary with his Master of Divinity. He received a strong calling from the Lord that led to his career change from business to ordained elder with the United Methodist Church. He faithfully served numerous churches in Virginia – Hawkinstown, Mt. Clifton, Mt. Hermon, and Otterbein Chapel UMCs (1976) on the Harrisonburg District; Irvington and White Marsh UMCs (1981), Emmanuel and Grace Providence UMCs (1993), and Andrew Chapel and Edgewater UMCs (2000) on the Rappahannock District; and Wesley Chapel (1985) and Somerton and Whaleyville UMCs (1988) on the Portsmouth District. Charles is remembered for his inspired sermons, his caring visitation to those in need, his special calling to small membership churches and his fun-loving sense of humor. He retired in 2004 and went on to serve as Pastor Emeritus at Irvington UMC. He performed countless baptisms, weddings and funerals over his career – saving every news clipping and thank you note – and continued preaching and serving in his retirement when called upon, including at Kilmarnock UMC and his childhood church home, Mila UMC. Charles – Dad, Grandpa, Granddad – is survived by his devoted wife, Sue, who stayed by his side and cared for him throughout his battle with cancer; his two loving daughters and their husbands, Stephanie and John Clark and Shari and Russ Laraway; his four grandchildren, Matthew, Kendall, Russell and Hudson; his brother, Willmore Dameron III (Susan) and family; numerous other relatives and friends; and, of course, his precious cat, Sophie. He was a dedicated husband, father and friend. Charles lived a life of public service, serving in leadership positions over the years with multiple PTAs and the Ruritans; as first chair of the Suffolk Meals on Wheels and board member/treasurer of the Northern Neck-Middlesex Free Health Clinic; in numerous other community activities; and quietly serving behind the scenes, helping so many along with his wife, Sue. In lieu of flowers, his family asks you to make a donation to your favorite charity in memory of Charles’ dedication to serving. The love and kindness of all have been so appreciated by his family. Funeral services will be held 11 a. m. Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Irvington United Methodist Church, Irvington, Va. Rev Charles, brother to Willmore Dameron, was our DDFA’s Honorary Chaplain, joining us for reunions and delivering the blessing. He performed the dedication of the Lawrence Dameron and Family Monument erected in the Dameron/Harding Cemetery at the entrance to The Dameron Marsh, 2009. He was a blessing to us all.
He was born December 27, 1961, son of James and Mary Damron.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Wayne and twin brother Lloyd Wayne Damron. Floyd was a beloved husband, daddy and poppy to Maverick Chaney and Waylon Chaney.
He retired as a Kentucky Millwright from local #472. He is survived by his wife, Lanae Damron; daughters, Whittney (Adam) Chaney, Chelsea Damron (Kyle Turner); one son, Sawyer Damron; mother, Mary Lou Damron; brothers, James Wayne Damron, II, Todd (Misty) Pitsenbarger; special family, Madison and Bryan Childers and special nieces and nephews, Korbin and Piper Esque and Marlee Childers. Son of James Wayne Damron and Mary Lou Black Damron
Don’t think of them as gone away, their journey’s just begun
life holds so many facets, this earth is only one.
Just think of them as resting, from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort, where there are no days and years.
Think how they must be wishing that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness, can really pass away.
And think of them as living, in the hearts of those they touched…
for nothing loved is ever lost and they were loved so much. Cindora
Jacob Aaron Damron, (triplet to Madison and Adam) 17, of South Point, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at St. Marys Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1997 in Huntington, WV, son of Lloyd and Tammy Damron of South Point, Ohio. He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, James W. Damron and maternal grandfather Bill E. Collier. Jacob was a junior at South Point High School where he was on the football team. In addition to his parents, Lloyd and Tammy Damron, he is survived by six siblings Missy Hall, Tia Haney, Morgan Crabtree, Chris Damron, and including his surviving triplets Madison and Adam Damron; grandmothers, Mary Damron and Janet Collier; nieces, Tayler, Olivia, and Bailee; nephews, Tanner, Turtle, and Frog; great aunts, Angie and Winkie; and several aunts, uncles and friends. The family would also like to recognize the South Point Football Coaches, especially his head coach and friend, Coach Marcello. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. Burial will follow in Burlington Greenlawn Cemetery, South Point, Ohio. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. Pallbearers will be his siblings and nephew. Christopher Charles Damron, 36, of South Point, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at home. He was bornJanuary 5, 1982 in Cabell County, WV son of Lloyd Damron and Tammy Damron. He was preceded in death by a brother Jacob Damron; grandfathers Bill Collier and James Damron. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter Olivia Grace; siblings Missy (Dale) Hall, Tia Damron, Morgan Damron, Adam Damron and Madison Damron; nieces and nephews Tayler, Tanner, Turtle, Frog, Bailee and Evan; and the Lowes family. He was a manager at Lowes. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, January 7, 2019 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. Burial will follow in Burlington Greenlawn Cemetery, South Point, Ohio. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, January 7, 2019 at the funeral home.
Tammy Lee Damron , 60, of South Point, Ohio. Tammy went home to be with the Lord on Saturday April 18th, 2020 after losing a long Courageous battle with lung/brain cancer. Tammy was born on February 12, 1960 to her parents Janet and William “Bill” Collier. Tammy was preceded in death by her father Bill Collier and two of her sons Jacob (triplet) and Chris Damron. Tammy had five siblings that she leaves behind Kay Herget, Rita Floyd, Larry, Rick, and Angela Collier along with honorary brother Donald Rice. Tammy was a stay at home mother of 7 children and wife to Lloyd Damron. Tammy leaves behind five of those children they are Melissa Hall, Tia, Morgan, Madison, and Adam Damron. In addition to her children She leaves behind seven grandchildren Tayler and Tanner Hall, Turtle and Frog Haney, Olivia Grace, Bailee Alexus and Evan “Chuckie” Tyler. Tammy was also expecting her first great granddaughter this July Charlie Aaryn Hall. Not to mention leaving all of her friends and family she was loved by so many. She was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church where she was baptized this past October. Visitation and burial will be this Thursday April 23, 2020 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio.
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Ned Dameron (born Edward Palfrey IV on May 7, 1943)Edward “Ned” Palfrey Dameron IV, an artist internationally known for his paintings, illustrations and sculptures, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, in Amite, Louisiana, at the age of 79 of complications from ALS. He was born on Friday, May 7, 1943 in Rio, Louisiana to the late Hilda McFadden Dameron and the late Edward Dameron III. At the time of his death he was a resident of Amite, Louisiana. An example of his sculpture is the bust of his great-great-great grandfather Charles Emery Cate, which is in Hammond’s Cate Square. www.neddameron.com. Ned was preceded in death by his father, Edward Dameron III; mother, Hilda McFadden Dameron; brother, Charles Emery Cate Dameron; niece, Meredith Cate Dameron. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Ellis Dameron; brother, Stanley Dameron; sister-in-law, Martha Dameron; niece and nephews, Merrick Dameron (Laura), Jeff Dameron (Tasha), Courtney Hicks (Russ) and numerous great-nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, 100 W Church Street, Hammond, Louisiana 70401, on Sunday, October 30, 2022 beginning at 1:00 PM until the funeral service begins at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church Cemetery, Hammond, Louisiana.
Betty L. Nees, Gig Harbor, Washington
Thanks DDFA I’m Betty Lorraine (Damron) Nees and I have been a member since Feb. 2002. I really appreciate the organization. And am so thankful for the many of you, my cousins. My line is: Lawrence>George>Lazarus>Moses>Old George>John (Cuffey) Damron>James Louis Damron>William Henry Damron>James Obadiah Damron>James Kendall Damron>Betty Lorraine Damron.
Betty Lorraine Damron Nees
April 18, 1938 to March 5, 2021 Betty Lorraine Damron was born April 18, 1938 in Portland Oregon to James Kendall and Gertrude Alma Damron. She lived there until she was six, when the family moved to Beaverton onto a small farm, graduating from Beaverton High School in 1956. Her father worked for the Post Office and started the very first rural mail route in Aloha just west of Beaverton. Because of an accident her father retired early, and the family moved back to Portland in 1957 where Betty worked at their trailer park and laundromat. At 20 months old Betty met her husband Don Nees, when he was born and came home from the hospital, January 1940. Interestingly, the Damron and Nees families knew each other well. Both sets of parents knew each other before the parents were married. In 1959, on her 21st birthday Don called her for a date to a concert. She immediately said, “Yes I’ll go with you.” The date went with a chocolate milk shake with two straws. Betty and Don Nees were married on June 3, 1961, and Don graduated 2 days later from Oregon State. Betty liked to travel and with her input Don took a travelling job with the Federal Aviation Administration for three years. When family came along, they moved to Bremerton, Washington in Navy country, where Don worked for the Navy. Don was able to retire early in 1993, Betty agreed.
A full-time hobby starts. Betty’s Father James Kendall and Uncle Charles Damron had been contacted by the DDFA back when it started. Thank you DDFA for all your hard work through the years. Thinking about her Damron roots, Betty asked for these letters from Uncle Chuck. Betty fell in love with genealogy, and along with Don they worked together. She said many times that finding living relatives was the real purpose, and she found many. Betty was an expert organizer, she has a tall double bookshelf in the den with six shelves full of family notebooks—all kind of documents, photos, and maps. It was her personally made library, and a collection of numerous stories. She helped a 4th cousin write on her Grandmother Damron’s side, starting with Edmond Pearson an Episcopal Methodist circuit- rider in Tennessee, and down into Georgia and Alabama. His sons were almost all ministers including Grandma Damron’s father. Betty helped Barbara Low Driscoll write on the Low side which tied into George Damron and Brother James Lewis Damron who both married Low sisters. Barbara had already contacted family and established the George Damron side. Betty and Don travelled following their roots. The DDFA had census and data files, Betty got them; Charles Chaney correctly pointed her to Hardeman County, TN. She started and actively wrote Damron stories, Don assisting with five stories being published in the DDFA Newsletter at the time of her passing. Shortly after, the 40th Anniversary Edition Newsletter had her 6th story. The past few years slowed her down. Her love poured out onto grandchildren and great grandchildren. Betty and Don had been married three months shy of 60 years at the time of her death. She is also survived by Son Gary, and Daughter Donna Schmahl; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Betty and Don were long time members of the DDFA and a great contributor to the DDFA Newsletters. We will miss her articles.
Along with his parents, Bert was predeceased by his first wife, Gertrud (Trudy); his sons, Christopher Eric Damron and Bert Lee Damron III; his sister, Phyllis Murray; and brother, Bray “Bud” Damron.
Bert is survived by his wife, Margaret Consiglio; his sons, Mark Damron (Elva), Michael Damron (Alison), and Paul Damron; his daughter, Monica Turner (Tom); his daughters-in-law, Tina Damron and Cheryl Damron; his six grandchildren and his six great grandchildren; and his sister, Judi Nixon (Mike).
Family and friends are invited to visit on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the Cathedral of St. Peter, 500 N. West St., Wilmington, DE 19801 beginning at 11am. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12pm. Interment will be held in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, 460 N. Union St., Kennett Square, PA 19348.
To be mindful and considerate of everyone’s varying health conditions, the family respectfully requests that everyone in attendance please wear a face mask.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Curtis was a Navy Veteran enlisting at 17 years old and retiring after 30 years of dedicated service. He was very active in the Tennessee VFW. He served as Post 4641 Commander in Dickson, Tennessee and previously served as the VFW of Tennessee State Commander. Curtis served on the board of directors for Veterans Kitchens, Inc. He was very active in the Dickson area and anywhere else he could help those in need.
A graveside service with full military honors will be 12:30pm Wednesday, July 26, 2020, at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Pegram, Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by;
His parents Millard Curtis and Ruth C. Brown Damron. His daughter Tammy Ruth Damron. Brothers, Donald Lee and Charles David Damron.
He is survived by;
Son, Sonny Damron of Michigan. Daughter, Mitzie Damron Clauser of Tennessee.
Step Sons, Scott and Jason Rosser.
Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.. Brother, John Damron and Henry Damron of Pulaski. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive. Curtis was a member of the DDFA and attended many reunions. He loved to talk about and share his family lineage and stories. We miss his presence at our reunions.
Della entered this life on July 5, 1929, in Jane, Missouri, daughter of the late Henry and Etta Belle (Witham) Johnson. Her formative years were spent in Treece, Kansas and Picher, Oklahoma. On December 9, 1946, she was united in marriage to Charles Graten Damron, Jr. and to this union two sons and six daughters were born. Della was a devoted homemaker throughout her life. They twenty years they resided in Johnson County, Kansas, before moving to Stark City, Missouri, in 1998. She enjoyed researching genealogy, reading, sewing, gardening and spending time with her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Damron on October 5, 2004; four brothers, Clyde, Jack, Joe and R.C. Johnson; and two half-sisters, Mamie George and Ida Lawrence.
Della is survived by two sons, Gary Damron and wife, Barbara, of Hugoton, Kansas and Grant Damron and wife, Jennie, of Burlingame, Kansas; six daughters, Brenda Smith and husband, Eldon, of Anderson, Missouri, Charla Doerry and husband, Armin, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Gina Damron of Berwick, Louisiana, Greta Weaver and husband, Al, of Spring Hill, Kansas, Clarisa Damron of Ashland, Missouri and Trisha Damron of Osawatomie, Kansas; twenty-four grandchildren; thirty-five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services for Mrs. Damron are 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016, in the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Bergen officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery near Stella, Missouri. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Neal Smith, Drew Weaver, Greg Damron, Chris Smith, Jacob Blackmon, Brooks Damron, Bart Damron, Alex Doerry, Garrett Damron and Austin Weiterman. The family will receive friends on Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website, www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri. Charles and Della are truely missed by us all.
Harry V. Marcum, 82, of Westwood, died Friday, June 2nd, at Woodland Oaks Health Care Facility under Hospice Care. Harry was the son of the late Martin and Alma Townsend Marcum. He was born April 16, 1935 in Ashland, Kentucky. He was a retired maintenance operator in the hospital industry and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Harry never met a stranger and his passion was working on family genealogy. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his brother, George Marcum, Sisters, Winnie Hurn, Mary Jane Terrell, Ethel Marcum, Thelma Enkie, Rachel Wilkins, and Carolyn Rice. Funeral Services will be Friday, June 9th, at 1:00 PM at Preston Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from Noon until service time. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park.