Family/Spouse: TYRE, Rhody M.. Rhody was born about 1820 in Alabama, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married WILLIAMS, L L D on 3 Oct 1844 in Pulaski, Arkansas, United States. L was born about 1819. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married BRASFIELD, Calvin Lafayette on 16 Jul 1877 in Monroe, Mississippi, USA. Calvin (son of BRASFIELD, John Calvin and HANCOCK, Nancy) was born in Sep 1850 in Alabama, USA; died in 1929 in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States of America; was buried in Hatley, Monroe, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married BRASFIELD, James H. on 14 Apr 1861 in Jefferson, Alabama, USA. James (son of BRASFIELD, John Calvin and HANCOCK, Nancy) was born about 1842 in Alabama, USA; died after 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Last Will and Testament of Joe A. Brasfield
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Updated 4/11/00

Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 13 day of June, 1944.

(SEAL)
My commission expires January 17, 1947
Guy C. Wood
Notary Public

Filed in my office 6 day of July, 1944.

O. H. Owens, Clerk

#10,128
ESTATE OF JOE A. BRASFIELD, DECEASED~

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that I, JOE A. BRASFIELD, of Smithville, Monroe County,
Mississippi, being more than twenty-one years of age and of sound and disposing mind and
memory, do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament; hereby revoking any
and all other will or wills heretofore by me made.

ITEM I. I will and direct that all of my Just debts and burial and funeral expenses
shall be paid by my Executors hereinafter named as soon as may be convenient after my death.

ITEM II. It is my will and wish and I devise and bequeath all of my property of every kind
and character and wheresoever located to my children, Fleta Schumpert, Floyd Brasfield,
Nellie Stevens Jewel Nash, Casper Brasfield and LaVerne Brasfield, share and share alike;
and should any of my said children not survive me, leaving a child or Children, then In such
event it is my wish and will that the child or children of the deceased child (the devisee
herein) shall take the share that the parent would take, if living.
And I further will and direct that immediately at my death my Executors, hereinafter named,
shall take possession and control of all of my property and effects; that they shall have
control of and manage it as in their Judgment they may deem best; but there shall be no sale
or division of the property until the death of my wife, Mrs. Ora Brasfield, pro-vision for
whom I am making in the next paragraph hereof. But my Executors may from time to time divide
any net income or earnings of the property among the devisees herein, but they shall not
divide any of the corpus or original estate so long as my wife shall live.

ITEM III. I hereby nominate and appoint my sons, Floyd Brasfield and Casper Brasfield
Executors of this my will; and I here expressly relieve them of bond and of the duty of
making reports to the Court. But I expressly enjoin it upon my Executors and all of my
other children, the devisees herein, that they shall provide a reasonable support and
maintenance for my wife, Mrs. Ora Brasfield, so long as she may live and remain my widow.
As to my daughter, Flonnie Gilmore, who is not provided for herein, I request that they
supply to her from time to time such reasonable support and maintenance as in their
judgement they may think necessary.

IN TESTIMONY OF ALL OF WHICH witness my signature, this the 31st day of August, 1937. Joe A. Brasfield
We hereby certify that the above and foregoing instrument on the day and date thereof
as in our presence signed by the testator, Joe A. Brasfield, and by him declared to be
his last will and testament; and we, at his request and in his presence and in the
presence of each other, hereto subscribe our names as attesting Witnesses.

This the 31st day of August, 1937.

C. L. Tubb
Frank S. Leftwich

I, Ora Brasfield, wife of the said Joe A. Brasfield, hereby declare that I have read
he foregoing will, and as to the provisions therein made for my maintenance and support,
I consent and agree to the same.

IN TESTIMONY OF WHICH witness my signature, this the 31st day of August, 1937.

Mrs. Orie Brasfield.

FILED in my office 10 day of July, 1944.

0. H. Owens, Clerk

#10,128

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN VACATION 1944

THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT AND
ESTATE OF JOE A. BRASFIELD, DECEASED.

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Michael Brasfield wrote:

After reading the will, I see that it was for Joseph Arthur Brasfield who was born 9/18/1879. He married Ora Buelah Ausborn on 10/9/1900. Are you any relation? Thanks again.

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Michael...
Glad you received it ok.

Yes, I am related to him. My grandmother was Martha Z. Brasfield daughter of Lafayette Brasfield and Betty Massengale. She was one of Joe's sisters. She married William Rueben Bunn. If you're interested you could check out www.bunncrib.50megs.com
I have some pictures of her and William as well as the rest of the Bunns.

Barry Bunn
bbunn1@jcpenney.com
11/3/2000


Buried:
New Hope Cemetery

Joseph married AUSBORN, Ora Buelah on 8 Oct 1900 in Monroe, Mississippi, USA. Ora (daughter of AUSBORN, William Rolen and THOMAS, Mary Jane) was born on 29 Feb 1880 in Smithville, Monroe, Mississippi, USA; died on 6 Feb 1961 in Amory, Monroe, Mississippi, USA; was buried on 7 Feb 1961 in Hatley, Monroe, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Michael...
No problem. Yes, those are my parents. I think I've seen the "Brasfield Genealogy" book and posed the question (about grandma Bunn's middle name) to both my mother and my aunt. They both contend her name was Zenona. I have her marriage license to my grandfather and it lists her middle name as Genonia. I also think the "History of Monroe County" lists it as Senoma (with an 'm'). All I remember is that we heard her called Onie as we were growing up. I do not think I have any documentation with Zenona.

Just as a clarification, my father's real name was Bannie, he was named after a family friend Bannie Schumpert. And my mother's full name is Velma Ann Lovelace.

Be my guest with the pictures on my website.

Michael Brasfield wrote:

Barry - Sorry to be a pest, but are you the son of Bennie & Velma Bunn? Also, the published "Brasfield Genealogy" book shows your grandmother as Martha Senona Brasfield. Middle name spelled with an "S" rather than a "Z", and nick names of Onie or Manonie. Before I change my files, I wanted to confirm that the middle name was spelled with a "Z". Thanks again. Also a favor to ask - may I have permission to download Martha's photo and use it on my web site with appropriate credit to you and your family web site? Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Barry Bunn
To: Michael Brasfield
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2000 2:34 PM
Subject: Re: Joe A. Brasfield
Michael...
Glad you received it ok.

Yes, I am related to him. My grandmother was Martha Z. Brasfield daughter of Lafayette Brasfield and Betty Massengale. She was one of Joe's sisters. She married William Rueben Bunn. If you're interested you could check out www.bunncrib.50megs.com
I have some pictures of her and William as well as the rest of the Bunns.

Michael Brasfield wrote:

After reading the will, I see that it was for Joseph Arthur Brasfield who was born 9/18/1879. He married Ora Buelah Ausborn on 10/9/1900. Are you any relation? Thanks again.
michael@brasfield.net
www.brasfield.net
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Martha married BUNN, William Rueben on 20 Sep 1905. William was born on 19 Dec 1880 in Amory, Monroe, Mississippi, USA; died on 29 Mar 1964. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
New Hope Cemetery

Family/Spouse: AUSBORN, Docia Lula. Docia (daughter of AUSBORN, William Rolen and THOMAS, Mary Jane) was born on 17 Jan 1886; died about 1931. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: UNKNOWN, Pauline. Pauline was born about 1883. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dora married VAUGHN, Joseph on 8 Jan 1896 in Monroe, Mississippi, USA. Joseph was born about 1880; died before 1950. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Docia married AUSBORN, Robert Lee on 24 Oct 1897 in Monroe, Mississippi, USA. Robert (son of AUSBORN, William Rolen and THOMAS, Mary Jane) was born on 8 May 1874 in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States of America; died on 12 May 1911 in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States of America; was buried in Hatley, Monroe, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Verified by daughter, Janice Brasfield Lann

William married COMER, Daisy Corinne on 13 Feb 1937. Daisy (daughter of COMER, William McCain and UNKNOWN, Mary L) was born on 14 Feb 1911 in Alabama, USA; died on 13 Feb 2000 in Amory, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FALKNER, Grace. Grace was born about 1904. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Haughton Memorial Park

Flonnie married GILMORE, Leslie Curbie on 23 Oct 1926. Leslie (son of GILMORE, Damie and CLARK, Della) was born on 27 May 1907 in Mississippi, USA; died in Dec 1979 in Amory, Monroe, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Masonic Cemetery

Fleta married SCHUMPERT, Bannie Davis on 11 Dec 1919. Bannie (son of SCHUMPERT, George Wesley and PARHAM, Mary Ellen) was born on 29 Apr 1898; died on 15 Nov 1966 in Amory, Monroe, Mississippi, USA; was buried in Amory, Monroe, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
New Hope Cemetery

Jewel married NASH, Eron Nickol on 24 Dec 1933. Eron (son of NASH, Dallas and PRICE, Della) was born in 1904; died in 1980. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
New Hope Cemetery

Notes:

AMORY, Mississippi - Mellie Green Brasfield Stevens, 95, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at Beverly Healthcare in Amory after a long illness. She was born Sept. 12, 1909, in Smithville to the late Joseph Arther and Ora Beula Ausborn Brasfield. A lifelong resident of Monroe County, she lived in Smithville and Amory. She married Elmer Troy Stevens in 1927; he died in 1944. She was a homemaker and a master seamstress. She was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Amory and a member of the Women's Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home in Amory with Bro. Buzz Wilkinson and Bro. Larry Haggard officiating. Burial will be in Pearce Chapel Cemetery in Smithville.

Survivors include a daughter, Bernice Nell Stevens Shaddix of Amory; a sister, Ruby Laverne Brasfield Hill of Amory; three grandchildren, Steven Shaddix, Suzanne Shaddix and Edward Burton Shaddix; two great-grandchildren, Cory and Aiden.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers, Floyd Brasfield, Casper Brasfield and Melvin Brasfield; three sisters, Fleta Brasfield Shumpert, Flonnie Brasfield Gilmore and Jewel Brasfield Nash; a granddaughter, Kay Brown; and a grandson, Bobby Joe "Joey" Shaddix.

Pallbearers will be Steven Keith Shaddix, Edward Burton Shaddix, Dennis Brasfield, Joe Franke, John Dwight Stevens, Bobby Hill and Dickie Hill.

Visitation will continue until service time today.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Amory Christian Academy, 60035 County Barn Road, Amory MS 38821 or a charity of the donor's choice.


Buried:
Pearce Chapel Cemetery

Mellie married STEVENS, Elmer Troy on 15 Apr 1928. Elmer (son of STEVENS, Hyson Lann and HUTSON, Etta J.) was born on 1 Nov 1906 in Mississippi, USA; died in Feb 1944 in Mississippi, USA; was buried in Smithville, Monroe, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Casper Lafayette Brasfield was born June 23, 1917 as the seventh of eight children to Joseph Arthur Brasfield and Ora Beulah Ausborn Brasfield. He enlisted and served in the US Army during World War II in the 79th Division, 314 Regiment, 2nd Battalion, H Company. Battles and campaigns included Normandy, Northern France and Central Europe. He received many decorations and citations including ATO Medal, EAMETO Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart Medal with one OLC, Dist Unit Badge and World War II Victory Medal. While overseas during the war, he learned of his fathers passing in 1944 by a letter from his oldest sister, Fleta. He received an Honorable Discharge from the Army on December 19, 1945 and returned to his home in Monroe County, Mississippi.

He worked in the lumber industry with Gilmore Puckett Lumber Company until heart problems forced him to retire. He never stopped working though. He could build anything if it involved a hammer and piece of lumber. He raised four children and was very proud of them all. He enjoyed his three granddaughters and one grandson as well. Two more grandchildren, as well as three great-grandchilden have come along since Daddy's passing, but there is no doubt he would have been entertained by them also.

Daddy loved to talk about the War and share his experiences. Some of Daddy and Mama's most enjoyable times were spent organizing, planning and attending army reunions all over the United States as well as hosting smaller reunions at their home in Amory with 8 or 10 couples who lived nearby in neighboring states. My siblings and I also enjoyed helping with the reunions and listening to all the stories.

One Saturday night Daddy was suffering from an excruciating head ache. Mama called the ambulance to take him to the hospital. Daddy was suffering from a subarachnoid hemorrhage, which evidentially ruptured in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. Daddy died one week later October 10, 1992 in the Intensive Care Unit at Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory, Mississippi.

Thank you Daddy for being you. You were a great man and I was always so proud to call you Daddy. I miss you everyday. Your daughter, Patricia Elaine Brasfield Simmons.

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His obituary follows from the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

Casper Lafayette Brasfield, 75 died Saturday, October 10, 1992 at Gilmore Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Monroe County, a veteran of World War II serving in the European Theatre and a retired employee of the Gilmore Puckett Lumber Company. Survivors include his wife,Margaret Ann Cox Brasfield, whom he married in 1963. His sons, Dennis Casper Brasfield and wife Wanda of Shevreport, LA and Mike Brasfield of Amory; his daughters, Patricia Brasfield Owings of Amory and Kimberly Brasfield of Birmingham, AL. Three granddaughters, Ashley Brasfield, Corie Brasfield, Brooke Brasfield and one grandson Will Owings. Four sisters, Fleeta Shumpert, Mellie Stevens and Lavern Hill of Amory and Jewel Nash of Hatley.


Buried:
Masonic Cemetery

Casper married WEAVER, Syble L on 18 Sep 1948. Syble (daughter of WEAVER, Ivy Arlis and HARMON, Vernice) was born in 1922 in Mississippi, USA; died in Jan 1963; was buried in Amory, Monroe County, Mississippi, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Casper married COX, Margaret Ann on 2 Jul 1963 in Dothan, Dale, Alabama, USA. Margaret (daughter of COX, Ivy Arvis and CUMMINGS, Elaine) was born on 22 May 1938 in Monroe, Mississippi, USA; died on 5 Sep 2007 in Amory, Monroe, Mississippi, USA; was buried in Amory, Monroe, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Gilmore Memorial Medical Center

Ruby married HILL, Robert Hamilton on 12 Feb 1942. Robert (son of HILL, James and THREET, Edna) was born on 15 Dec 1914; died on 19 Apr 2003 in Amory, Monroe, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clinton married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MARTZ, Bonnie Lee. Bonnie was born about 1915. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bennie married LOVELACE, Velma Ann on 9 Sep 1944. Velma was born on 25 Aug 1924 in Thayer, Oregon County, Missouri, United States of America; died on 31 Dec 2012 in Duncanville, Dallas County, Texas, United States of America; was buried in Irving, Dallas County, Texas, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MADDEN, Daisy Marie. Daisy was born about 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GRIFFIN, Joyce. Joyce was born about 1913. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lala married LAYTON, Thomas Jefferson on 26 Dec 1927. Thomas (son of LAYTON, Thomas E and CARTER, Virginia Constance) was born in 1909 in Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leola married SANDY, William Henry on 3 Apr 1924. William (son of SANDY, William and UNKNOWN, Josie) was born on 16 Oct 1903 in Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Aden married PURSER, Elizabeth Dean on 25 Dec 1928 in Poinsett, Arkansas, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of PURSER, John Walker and NICHOLS, Louella) was born on 12 Mar 1914 in Lauderdale, Alabama, USA; died on 18 Sep 2005 in West Memphis, Crittenden, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BRASFIELD Granville Graden Brasfield, 88, of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009, while visiting in Texas. He was born September 17, 1921, in Armory, Mississippi, a son of William Harrison and Docia Brasfield. He graduated high school and Droan College in West Memphis, Arkansas. On February 5, 1950, Granville was united in marriage to Wanda Maxwell, who preceded him in death on December 19, 2008. Granville worked for Houston Power and Light for 30 years and part-time for Sears for 27 years. He served in the United States Army 9th Armory Division. He was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church, and a missionary with Southern Baptist Convention Service Corp. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and making bluebird houses. He is survived by one son: Granville Graden Brasfield II and wife Carol Ann of Pasadena, Texas; two daughters: Pamela Sue King and husband Gary of Bridge City, Texas and Cynthia Ann Barfield of Jefferson City; grandson: Jonathan Barfield and wife Sarah of Columbia; one sister: Lavell Howell of Armory, Mississippi; six grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one grandson: Mark Anthony Barfield in 1984; two brothers and two sisters. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, November 15, 2009, at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Cornerstone Baptist Church, 4930 Old Lohman Rd., Jefferson City, MO 65109. Those desiring to send condolences or tributes to the family may do so through Houser-Millard Funeral Directors. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main, 636-3838. millardfamilychapels.com

Description: (Pasadena Citizen - Nov 4, 2009)
Granville Graden Brasfield, 88, of Jefferson City died on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, in Pasadena, Texas. He was born on September 17, 1921, in Amory, Mississippi to William Harrison and Docia Brasfield. He graduated high school and Droan College in West Memphis, Arkansas. On February 5, 1950, Granville was united in marriage to Wanda Maxwell, who preceded him in death on December 19, 2008. Granville worked for Houston Power and Light for 30 years and part-time for Sears for 27 years. He served in the United States Army - 9th Armory Division. He was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church, and a missionary with Southern Baptist Convention Service Corp. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and making blue bird houses. He is survived by his son, Granville Graden Brasfield, II and wife, Carol Ann of Pasadena, Texas; daughters, Pamela Sue King and husband, Gary of Orange, Texas, Cynthia Ann Barfield of Jefferson City, Missouri; sister, Lavell Howell of Amory, Mississippi; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; grandson, Mark Anthony Barfield; two brothers and two sisters. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3pm on Saturday, November 7, 2009, at Grand View Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, Texas 77505. Graveside services will be held at 3pm in the Grand View Memorial Park.

Claude Sturman
sturmanc@bellsouth.net

Granville married MAXWELL, Wanda Mary Ann on 5 Feb 1950. Wanda (daughter of MAXWELL, William Columbus and LASHLEY, Ethel Ellen) was born on 15 Feb 1933 in Lesterville, Reynolds, Missouri, USA; died on 19 Dec 2008 in Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, USA; was buried in Pasadena, Harris, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willie married HOWELL, Joe McKinney on 1 Mar 1935. Joe (son of HOWELL, Norman and FAULKNER, Rennie) was born about 1916. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Erlene married BOATWRIGHT, Charles Leonard Jr. on 19 Nov 1939. Charles (son of BOATWRIGHT, Charles Leonard and BEARD, Martha) was born about 1919. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PARHAM, John Robert. John was born on 31 Jan 1898; died on 29 Dec 1963; was buried in Hatley, Monroe, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: TAYLOR, Mary Kittye. Mary was born on 14 Mar 1907 in Texas, United States of America; died on 3 Jan 1993 in United States of America; was buried in Hatley, Monroe, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HUDSON, Mary Myrtle. Mary was born on 10 Aug 1909 in Hatley, Monroe, Mississippi, USA; died on 14 Feb 2012 in Amory, Monroe County, Mississippi, United States of America; was buried in Hatley, Monroe, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ollie married HADAWAY, Mattie Rose on 9 Nov 1935. Mattie (daughter of HADAWAY, Thomas Oliver and BENNETT, Cornelia J) was born on 28 Dec 1916 in Itawamba, Mississippi, USA; died on 14 Nov 1968; was buried in Amory, Monroe County, Mississippi, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]