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Researching the Families of Eckard, Lail, Moody, & Owl
Website Last Updated: Sun., 28 August 2016
Passings 2016: G. Johnson, R. M.Cooper, Mu Sun Jimenez, V. Wease
Family Album
This album includes pictures from across all the families, not just the Eckard Family.
We most gratefully acknowledge the contributions of pictures that many of our extended family members provided. Without their generosity these photos would not have otherwise been located and acquired. There are more to be posted and I'll get them up as quickly as I can.
The names of the individuals are randomly listed. The names of the ladies are shown as their last known married name and, when possible, their maiden name will appear after their first/middle names. Unfortunately, there were instances when only one surname was known, frequently that was only the married name.
You may scroll through the photos at your own pace.
Harvey Anderson
Father of Ed Anderson, my brother-in-law.
Dora Fannyburr Duvall Anderson
Mother of Ed Anderson, my brother-in-law.
Geneva Biddix Mace
A distant cousin on my paternal grandmother's side.
Albert Norman Cline
A distant cousin on my paternal father's side.
Sylvia Drum Eckard
A distant cousin on my paternal father's side.
Albert D. Eckard
A distant cousin on my paternal father's side.
Chris & Amanda Eckard Blake, engagement photo from Shelby Star Newspaper
Amanda is a distant cousin on my paternal father's side.
Carrie Ola Eckard-Beard-Setzer
My paternal aunt.
Carrie Ola (Eckard-Beard-Setzer) with her sister (believe Ila but not certain.)
My paternal aunts.
Arthur Wayne Eckard
A 5th cousin on my paternal father's side.
Charles Lewis Eckard
A 3rd cousin on my paternal father's side.
Clyde William "Doc" Eckard
My paternal uncle.
ECKARD SIBLINGS
L-R: Connie Eckard Spencer, Wm. David Eckard, Thelma Eckard Biddix; all children of Frank and Ethel Moody Eckard
Edward Thomas Eckard (2008)
Son of Frank and Ethel Moody Eckard
ECKARD SIBLINGS (2)
Thelma Eckard Biddix, Anne Eckard Kuckowski, Connie Eckard Spencer; Ann is the daughter of Frank and Mary Barber Eckard, while Thelma and Connie are the daughters of Frank and Ethel Moody Eckard.
Edward Eckard and life partner, Greg Johnson (Bet. 2007-2008)
Edward is the son of Frank and Ethel Moody Eckard
Fannie Maybelle Eckard (center) with Larry Jarrett Williams with his mother, Edith Jarrett Williams (far rt)
Fannie and Edith are my paternal first cousins once removed. Larry, then, is my 2nd cousin.
Edward Thomas Eckard at his Georgia home with his fur-friend.
Edward is my brother.
Fostina Eckard Eckard
This is not a misprint. Fostina Eckard married Richard Lawrence Eckard, her distant Eckard cousin.
THE ECKARD GANG (July 2005)
The legion is: L-R: Anne, Carroll,Connie (back), Marie, William David (back), Thelma, Patricia
Harold Dean Eckard
Son of Celia Cromer Eckard and my 3rd cousin once removed.
Herman Leroy Eckard
Son of Preston Leroy Eckard and my 4th cousin twice removed.
Julie Eckard, wife of Bruce Eckard (Conover, NC)
Mildred Eckard Hollar
Paul Curtis Eckard Sr.
Son of Oliver Columbus Eckard and my third cousin once removed.
Robert Lee Eckard
Pictured just out of basic training (WWi), son of Newton Wesley Eckard and my first cousin three times removed.
Timothy Wayne Eckard
Son of Jerry Wayne Eckard and my first cousin once removed. (As of 1-8-09, incarcerated.)
ECKARD TWIN GIRLS
Brenda and Linda, twin daughters of George Eckard & Doris Bostain Eckard; don't know which is which in this picture.
William David Eckard and Marie Kane Eckard
Yep! That's me! Wedding - 1989
William David Eckard and narcotic detector K9 partner, Dante
Dante and I retired together to NC in 2005
William David Eckard & narcotic detector K9 partner, Marauder
Marauder died during the evacuation of Customs' K9s from Miami for Hurricane Andrew 1992
William David Eckard, Son of Alvin Eckard
William David died at age 8 of injuries he sustained from being struck by an automobile on his way home from school (see the newpaper article in our OBITUARY section.) He was my first (paternal) cousin.
William David Eckard with Evelyn Reed Wheeling, and (Owl) cousin
Evelyn Reed Wheeling is the daughter of Mark Owl, who used the name of Reed when he moved to Georgia. Evelyn is my first (maternal) cousin once removed.
Daniel Austin "Bucky" Fox (ca 2002-2003)
Son of Chasity Riddle, grandson of Connie Eckard Riddle Spencer and my paternal grandnephew.
Dora Alice Hefner
My paaternal great grandmother; pctured before her stroke. See her on "Some of Our Eckards" page as a younger woman with part of her family.
Marlene Hefner Eckard, Wife of Arthur Wayne Eckard
Marlene was my fifth cousin once removed in-law (confused, yet?)
Vernae Mae Herman Shook
Tom Hollar w-wife and children
He was my first (paternal) cousin once removed; I believe his wife's name was Catherine Young.
Willie Mae Hollar Bolch
Mrs. Bolch did not have any direct relationship with me but is associated with our family through a series of Bolch/Lail/Hollar family marriages.
Edith Catherin Jarrett Williams Pearson
Edith was my first counsin once removed. I don't know for sure if she was married to Richard Daniel Williams before or after she was married to Benjamin Pearson but I am inclinded to think that she was from childrens' birth records, photos, and on-line information.
JARRETT-WILLIAMS BROTHERS-IN-LAW
Glen Wesley Jarrett with Richard Daniel Williams. (We had an incorrect middle name for Mr. Williams; the correct name is Daniel.)
Ruth Jarrett and Larry Williams
Fannie Eckard Jarrett and Wilburn Jarrett
My cousin and her husband.
Zelda Mae Jarrett Finger
Zelda was Fannie's sister.
Edward Eckard (front) and his life-partner, Greg Johnson - 10 Year Anniversary (2008)
Edward is the son of Frank and Ethel Moody Eckard.
Clarence Eckard
Son of Newton Wesley Eckard and my 2nd cousin twice removed. He died in from wounds sustained in action in 1945 in Germany; 3 years later his remains were sent home and he was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Hickory, NC
John Wesley Eckard with Ralph Stephens
This photo was given to us by John Setzer, my cousin through John Wesley's daughter, Carrie Ola (1910-2000). It is the last photo taken (June 1924) of John Wesley (left), who died a few weeks later on August 8, 1924. His son-in-law, Ralph Stephens (holding hat), married Claudia Estell (1989-1970)
Delia Jane Biddix Eckard with youngest daughter, Barbara Jane
Zelda Biddix
Zelda was the sister of Delia Jane Biddix Eckard, my grandmother.
Christeen/Christine Eckard Eller, 1997
This picture of my Aunt Christeen was taken at our last Eckard Family Reunion in 1997. Christeen is the daughter of Wm. David and Delia Jane Biddix Eckard.
Cornelius and Mattie Almond Eckard
Cornelius was my uncle and the brother of William David Eckard. The last known address for them was in Kentucky, which is where this photo was taken.
Ethel Applee Moody Eckard, my mother
This picture of Ethel Moody Eckard was taken when she was about 18 years of age.
Florence "Polly" Eckard Killian, CA 1997
Florence, known to me at Aunt Polly, was the sister of Frank Eckard, my dad.
Frank Eckard, my dad
This picture of Frank shows him at about age 40. He is holding my younger brother Thomas Edward (know as Edward). I am standing next to him.
Edward and Me
I am the one with the hat!
Ethel Moody Eckard with some Family
Lft-Rt Standing: Andrew, son of Thelma, Thelma, Chastity, dau. of Connie, Connie, and Ethel. Lft-Rt Seated: Me, my brother Thomas Edward, and my nephew, Alan Riddle, son of Connie.
George Eckard with unkn daughter
George was my uncle and the brother of Frank Eckard, my dad.
Louise Eckard Gresham
Louise was my aunt and the sister of Frank Eckard, my dad.
Mary Lou Moody Ellington and Me
Mary Lou, is my aunt (still living as of 2/14/2014). She was the youngest sister of my mother, Ethel Moody Eckard.
Lula Mae and Noreen Eckard
Lula Mae and Noreen were my aunts and the sisters of Frank Eckard, my dad.
Noreen Eckard Ingle
Noreen was my aunt and the sister of Frank Eckard.
Thelma Eckard Smith
Thelma was my aunt (not to be confused with Thelma Jean my sister!) and the sister of Frank Eckard, my dad.
Frank Eckard and Two Brothers
Unfortunately, no one living can identify who's who but we are all certain this is a picture of my dad (believed to the eldest chid) with 2 of his brothers.
Dora Alice Hefner/Heffner Eckard
My paternal great-grandmother, wife of John Wesley Eckard, the son of William E. Eckard.
Callie Owl Moody, The Last Picture I Took, 1979
Callie was my maternal grand-mother and was of Cherokee descent. She was the mother of Ethel Moody Eckard, my mother. This was the last picture I took of her while home on vacation in 1979. The day of this visit, as we bid our goodbyes, she told me this would be our last visit as she wouldn't be "here" next year. Sadly, she was right, Callie died in 1980.
Thomas Albert "Tom" Moody
Tom was my maternal-grandfather, married to Callie Owl Moody.
Thomas Albert "Tom" Moody and Callie Owl Moody
This picture was taken at Broughton Hospital, Morganton, Burke Co., NC. Although considered a "mental" hospital, Broughton was the only facility at the time that was able to treat Parkinson's (and other diseases/disorders). Tom was there for Parkinson's. He died there in Feb. 1960.
Callie Owl Moody with her mother and some of her siblings
Callie, my maternal grandmother, is the young woman seated next to her mother, Arnetta "Nettie" Reed Owl. They are surrounded by the family's other children.
The Children of Neverta Ann Eckard Lambert Kuckowski
Lft-Rt: Carol Jean, Sonny, and Jackie Ann are my 1st 1/2-cousins of my 1/2-sister, Neverta Ann, the daughter of Frank and Mary Barber Eckard. Neverta Ann was married twice; first to Jack Lambert and then to John Kuckowski, both are now deceased.
Carrie and Ollie Eckard
This is a picture of two of my aunts, Carrie (m. Setzer-Beard-Danner) and her sister, Ollie Mae m. (Shook). The picture was taken about 1926.
Carrie Ola Eckard Danner
My Great-Aunt Carrie was the baby daughter of John Wesley and Dora Alice Eckard. Her only child is John Setzer.
Carroll William Eckard, Jr., 1974-2008
My cousin, Carroll William Eckard, Jr., was the son of Carroll William (Sr.) and Barbara Jane Kirby Eckard. He was the grandson of Clyde William and Florence Coffey Eckard. He died of cancer.
Clyde William Eckard, Sr.
My Uncle Clyde William, known as "Doc", was the son of William David and Delia Jane Biddix Eckard.
Cornelius "Neal" Eckard
This is a picture of my great uncle, Cornelius Eckard. He was the son of John Wesley and Dora Alice Hefner Eckard. Uncle Neal and his wife, Mattie Almond Eckard, lived in Kentucky.
Edd Willard Eckard, with son and new daughter-in-law.
Edd Willard Eckard was the son of Alvin and Cora Moretz Eckard. He is pictured here at the wedding of his son, Eddie Thomas Williard to Tammy I. Spear.
Edd Williard Eckard, CA late 1960s
Edd Willard Eckard was the son of Alvin and Cora Moretz Eckard.
Edith Caroline Jarrett Eckard
Edith was a 1st cousin 1X removed and was the daughter of William Lester Jarrett and Fannie Maybelle Eckard.
Thomas Edward Eckard and his Life Partner, Gregory Johnson.
This is a picture of my brother, Thomas Edward Eckard and his Life Partner, Gregory Johnson, taken for their 10th Anniversay in Nov. 2008. They reside in Georgia.
Emory Leroy Eckard
My great uncle, Emory Leroy, was the son of John Wesley and Dora Alice Hefner Eckard.
Fannie Maybelle Eckard Jarrett
Fannie Maybelle Eckard Jarrett was the daughter of John Wesley Eckard and Dora Alice Hefner Eckard. She married Wilburn Lester Jarrett.
Frank Eckard
This is a picture of my dad, Frank Eckard, in his late teens.
Frank Eckard - Funeral, 1985
My dad's funeral was held at Westmoreland Funeral Home in Marion, NC. He's buried at Nebo Methodist Church in Nebo, NC. (The church has since been renamed.)
My Eckard Gang - 2005
I am pictured here (center in blue) with (lft-rt) Neverta Ann, Carroll (seated with canera), Connie (standing behind Carroll), Fannie Marie (seated in front of me), Thelma Jean (in pink), and. on the end, Patricia Gail.
Harold Dean Eckard, 1933 -2008
Harold Dean was a cousin and the son of Cela Cromer Eckard and Pearl Mae Lauter Eckard.
Herman Leroy Eckard, 1925 - 2008
Herman Leroy Eckard was a 4th cousin 2X removed. He was the son of Preston Leroy Eckard and Laura Bell Sigmon, descending through John Gilbert Eckard.
Mathew Wayne Eckard, 1974 - 2008
Mathew Wayne was the son of Carroll Wayne Eckard and Doris Louise Pope. He is a distant 5th cousin of mine.
Frances Elizabeth Eckard McRee, 1917 - 2008
Frances Elizabeth, my 4th cousin 2X removed, was the daughter of Robert Leroy Eckard, Sr. and Mary P. Phillips. Frances Elizabeth married Robert Elmore McCree, Sr.
Paul Curtis Eckard, Sr., 1920 - 1991
Paul Curtis (Sr.), a 3rd cousin 1X removed, was the son of Oliver Columbus and Texas Berry Eckard.
Mildred Viola Eckard Hollar, 1923 - 2006
Mildred Viola, a 5th/6th cousin of mine, was the daughter of Perry Lee and Lola Estelle Hedrick Eckard.
Timothy James Eckard
Timothy James Eckard, a 3rd cousin 2X removed, is the son of Bobby Ray and Martha Diane Boleman Eckard.
Timothy Wayne "Shredder" Eckard
Timothy Wayne, a 1st cousin 1X removed, is the son of Jerry Wayne and Judy Ann Phillips.
Brenda and Linda Eckard, Twin Daughters of George Eckard
The twins, Brenda Faye and Linda J. (don't know which is which in this pic), 1st cousins of mine, are daughters of George and Doris Bostain Eckard.
Vernon Cletus Eckard, 1913 - 1975
My grand uncle, Vernon Cletus, was the son of John Wesley and Dora Alice Hefner Eckard.
William David Eckard, 1884 - 1952
This is a picture of my grandfather, William David Eckard. He was the son of John Wesley and Dora Alice Hefner Eckard. My grandfather and I share the same birth day, May 26th.
William David Eckard, 1940 - 1948, Funeral 1948
This William David Eckard, my 1st cousin, was the son of Alvin and Cora Moretz Eckard. The child was tragically killed when he fell from the rear of the pickup truck his father was driving and was then struck by a following car.
William David Eckard, 1940 - 1948
This photo came to us some time ago with notes indicating this was Alvin Eckard's deceased child, William David. Later, a relative said it may be a picture of another of our relatives. By then, however, we had returned the original pictures and couldn't check our records against it. We've looked as closely as possible at the child in the funeral picture and this one and we feel that this is, indeed, the young William David. However, if someone knows otherwise, please do contact us so we can correct our records.
Jane Catherine Frisbee
Jane was my 1st wife. We were married from 1968 to 1987. She is the daughter of Henry and Lillie Hollifield Frisbee. Jane has a twin name Joan.
Dora Alice Hefner Eckard, 1867 - 1948
Dora Alice was my great grandmother. This picture was taken about 1925 in Kentucky. Her parents were David Hefner 1827 - 1906 and Sarah Hellana Kaylor, 1828 - 1897. Dora was felled by a stroke which effected her right side. She had eventually become bedridden for the 10 years prior to her death.
Marlene Hefner Eckard, 1936 - 2008
Marlene Hefner was the wife of my 5th cousin 1X removed Arthur Wayne Eckard (1935 - 2003), son of Arthur Merlin Eckard (1906-91).
Billy Hensley with family
Billy (yeah, the one with the beard!) was a former brother-in-law, married to my sister, Connie Lou.
Willie Mae Hollar Bolch, 1911 - 2008
Willie Mae, a distance relative through marriage, was the daughter of Lonnie E. Hollar and Ina Lail Hollar. She was the wife of Hazel Jacob Bolch.
Glenn Jarrett with Richard Daniel Williams (uniform)
Richard Daniel Williams was the husband Edith Catherine Jarrett, daughter of Wilburn Jarrett and Fannie Maybelle Eckard Jarrett. We are uncertain as to the relationship of Glenn but we think he was possibly a brother to Wilburn.
Ruth Jarrett Starnes, 1916 - 2006
Ruth was my 1st cousin 1X removed and the daughter of Wilburn Lester and Fannie Maybelle Eckard Jarrett.
Wilburn Lester and Fannie Maybelle Eckard Jarrett
Fannie Maybelle (1889 - 1983) was my grand aunt and the daughter of John Wesley and Dora Alice Hefner Eckard. She married Wilburn Lester Jarrett (1880 - 1966).
Wilburn Lester and Fannie Maybelle Eckard Jarrett.
This picture of my grand aunt, Fannie, and her husband, Wilburn, was taken at their home in Hildebrand, NC.
Zelda May Jarrett Finger, 1915 - 2001
Zelda was my 1st cousin 1X removed and was the daughter of Wilburn and Fannie Eckard Jarrett. Zelda had married Thomas Vance Finger, Sr. (1914 - 1985). When I became acquainted through letters with Zelda she was in Townsend, TN where she lived until her death.
Mildred Ann Jones LaMonte
Mildred Ann Jones, a 1st cousin 1X removed, was the daughter ofL Loyde Samuel Jones and Ollie Eckard Jones (1907 - 1955). This picture was taken while she was working as a model in California. Mildred married John Carmen LaMonte (1919 - 2000)
Mildred Ann Jones LaMonte
This picture of Mildred was taken when she was a teenager.
Mildred Ann Jones LaMonte
Mildred was still beautiful when this picture was taken of her.
Willard Forrest Jones, 1919 -2003
Willard Forrest was the husband of Bertie Moline Eckard Jones (1923 - 2003). Willard died in Jan. 2003 and Bertie followed him in Dec. that same year. Bertie was the daughter of Preston Leroy and Laura Belle Sigmon, making her my 4th cousin 2X removed.
Dorothy Mae Watkins LaFon, CA 1950s
Dorothy Mae Watkins (1923-53) was the 1st wife of Roy Lynn LaFon Sr (1910-88). She is pictured here with her son, Roy L.LaFon, Jr. (1944-2009) Roy Sr. was my 1st cousin 1X removed through Alice Victoria, daughter of John Wesley Eckard.
Roy Lynn LaFon, Jr. (1944-2009) with sister, Alice Jane (1946-Lvng)
Roy and Alice were 2 of 4 children born to Dorothy Mae Watkins LaFon and her husband Roy Lynn LaFon Sr. The other 2 children (no pics avail) were Susan Mae (1947- ) and Jacqueline Ann (1950- ).
Charles Robert Lail, 1941 - 2008
Charles Robert Lail was the son of James A Lain and Minnie Lee Stewart Lail. Charles was related to me both by the Lail Family and the Pope Family, his wife being Peggy Pope Lail. Charles was and avid family genealogist, more about him and his family can be found at Find-A-Grave, click or copy paste his grave link below. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=LAI&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=29&GScntry=4&GSsr=161&GRid=25916049&ugh
Mary Pauline Little Eckard, 1914 - 2006
Mary Pauline married Earl Roscoe Eckard, son of Edgar Roscoe Eckard and grandson of Able Sylvanus Eckard. Earl Roscoe was my 4th cousin 2X removed.
Louise Loven Biddix, 1923 - 2000
Louise was the daughter of Presley and Estamae Ballard Loven. She married Charles Biddix, son of Floyd Adam Biddix. We aren't yet certain of where this Charles fits into the family but all Biddix's in NC are purportedly related.
Charles "Buck" Biddix, 1919-2008
Charles was the husband of Louise Loven Biddix (1923 - 2000). We aren't yet certain of where this Charles fits into the family but all Biddix's in NC are purportedly related.
Rev. Frank Young Biddix, 1913 - 2008
Rev. Biddix was the son of Moses Calhoun, my 2nd cousin 3X removed, and Leola Ownbey Biddix. He had been 1st married to Geneva Lewis Biddix who died in 1971 and then to Veldia Shipman Pressley Biddix who died in 2005.
Edith Lee Biddix, 1917 - 2005
Edith Lee Biddix was the daughter of Comer and Dosie Lee. She was married to my 3rd cousin 2X removed, Joe Henry Biddix (1918 - 1990, Edith's obit shows 1989 as date of death but his marker & death cert show 1990.) Joe Henry was the son of David Haywood and Maggie Louella Allison Biddix. David Haywood was my 2nd cousin 3X removed.
The Children of Fred Douglas & Dora Jane Eckard Maynor, CA 1970s
Pictured here are Elizabeth Sue (1951), Paul (1952), Wanda (1957), & twins Donna and Connie (1964). Picture courtesy Danny Norton, who's relationship descends through our 1st common relative, Alvin Eckard (1913 - 1956) who was his great-grandfather.
Twins Connie and Donna Maynor
Their parents were Fred Douglas and Dora Jane Eckard Maynor. Picture courtesy of Danny Norton, who's relationship descends through our 1st common relative, Alvin Eckard (1913 - 1956) who was his great-grandfather.
Connie Lynn Maynor
Her parents were Fred Douglas and Dora Jane Eckard Maynor. Picture courtesy of her son, Danny Norton, who's relationship descends through our 1st common relative, Alvin Eckard (1913 - 1956) who was his great-grandfather.
Twins Connie Lynn (Lft) and Donna Jane Maynor, CA 1965
The twins were born in October 1965, they are pictured here at about 1 year of age. Picture courtesy of Connie's son, Danny Norton, who descends through our 1st common relative, Alvin Eckard (1913 - 1956) who was his great-grandfather.
Dora Jane Eckard Maynor (in dark blue dress), 1934 - 2007
Dora Jane Eckard Maynor was the daughter of Alvin and Cora Moretz Eckard. She was my 1st cousin.
Dora Jane Eckard Moretz with Children
Dora Jane, my 1st cousin through Alvin Eckard, is pictured here with her children, Wanda, Elizabeth, Paul, and twins Connie and Donna. Picture courtesy of Connie's son, Danny Norton, who's relationship descends through our 1st common relative, Alvin Eckard (1913 - 1956) who was his great-grandfather.
Fred Douglas (1924 - 2005) and Donna Eckard Maynor (1934 - 2007)
Pictured here, Fred and Donna are celebrating a wedding anniversary. Picture courtesy of their daughter, Connie's, son, Danny Norton, who's relationship descends through our 1st common relative, Alvin Eckard (1913 - 1956) who was his great-grandfather.
Fred Douglas Maynor (1924 - 2005)
Picture courtesy of his grandson by his daughter, Connie's, son, Danny Norton, who's relationship descends through our 1st common relative, Alvin Eckard (1913 - 1956) who was his great-grandfather.
Fred Douglas Maynor (1924 - 2005), Age 18
Picture courtesy of his grandson by his daughter, Connie's, son, Danny Norton, who's relationship descends through our 1st common relative, Alvin Eckard (1913 - 1956) who was his great-grandfather.
John Harvey Maynor, 1918 - 1976
John Harvey was a brother of Fred Douglas Maynor. Picture courtesy of his grand-nephew by his neice, Connie's, son, Danny Norton, who's relationship descends through our 1st common relative, Alvin Eckard (1913 - 1956) who was his great-grandfather.
Judy Maynor and Friend
Judy Maynor (in light blue & smiling), is pictured here with an unknown friend. Judy is a sister to Fred Douglas and John Harvey Maynor. John Harvey was a brother of Fred Douglas Maynor. Picture courtesy of his grand-nephew by her neice, Connie's, son, Danny Norton, who's relationship descends through our 1st common relative, Alvin Eckard (1913 - 1956) who was his great-grandfather.
Rudy Herschel Maynor, 1890 - 1956, Funeral Held in June 1956
Rudy Herschel Maynor was the father of Fred Douglas, John Harvey, Virgil Chastine, and Judy Maynor. He was the great-grandfather to Danny Norton who provided our Maynor Family pictures.
Virgil Chastine Maynor, 1921 - 1986
Virgil Chastine was the brother of Fred Douglas Maynor who is the grandfather of Danny Norton. John Harvey was a brother of Fred Douglas Maynor. Picture courtesy of his grand-nephew by his neice, Connie's, son, Danny Norton, who's relationship descends through our 1st common relative, Alvin Eckard (1913 - 1956) who was his great-grandfather.
Thelma Jean Eckard McGee Biddix with her 1st husband, Archie McGee & son, Anthony McGee, CA 1970s
Thelma Jean is my (full) sister and the daughter of Frank and Ethel Moody Eckard.
Archie McGee and his son Anthony "Tony" about 1971.
Archie McGee is my former brother-in-law, he is pictured here with his only child, Tony, my nephew.
Archie McGee, Bet 2000 - 2005
My former brother-in-law, Archie McGee. Archie was my sister, Thelma Jean's, first husband.
Chelsie McGee, my grand neice
Chelsie is the daughter of my nephew Anthony McGee and his first wife, Roberta Davis.
Dora Jane Eckard Maynor, 1934 - 2007
Dora Jane was my 1st cousin and the daughter of Alvin and Cora Moretz Eckard. She is pictured here in an article about her retirement. Picture courtesy of her grandson through her daughter, Connie's, son, Danny Norton, who's relationship descends through our 1st common relative, Alvin Eckard (1913 - 1956) who was his great-grandfather.
Cora Elizabeth Moretz Eckard Fox, 1911 - 1999
Cora Elizabeth 1st married my uncle, Alvin Eckard (1913 - 1956), son of William David and Delia Jane Biddix Eckard. Uncle Alvin committed suicide in 1956. Sometime thereafter, Cora married Thomas Carl Fox (1904 - 1982). She is pictured here with some of her grandchildren (names unknown). Picture courtesy of her great-grandson through her grand-daughter, Connie's, son, Danny Norton, who's relationship descends through our 1st common relative, Alvin Eckard (1913 - 1956) who was his great-grandfather.
Thomas Franklin Moretz (1870 - 1954) with Family, CA 1911-12
Pictured here are Thomas Frank Moretz (1870 - 1954) with his wife, Zora Ann Gilbert Moretz (1870 - 1917) and 3 of their 12 children. These appear to be among the last 3 born. We are certain the baby is Cora (b. 1911). We believe the other 2 are (seated on dad's lap) Charles Thomas (b. 1909; twin sister died same day as born) and the standing girl is Val M. (b. 1907). If anyone knows this information to be incorrect, please let us know.
The Family of Thomas F. Moretz (1870 - 1954), CA 1912-13
Pictured here is Thomas and Zora Moretz with their 11 surviving children. One child, a daughter and twin to Charles died the same day she was born or was stillborn. Other than Cora, who is standing immediately next to her mother, we do not know how to apply the association of names we have for the remaining children. If anyone can assist us, we'd appreciate the help.
John Lee and Frankie Josephine Bolch (1922 - 2012)
John Lee, a 1st cousin 1X removed, is the son of Albert Lee Setzer (1908 - 1961) Carrie Ola Eckard m1-Setzer m2-Beard m3-Danner (1910 - 2002), who was the daughter of John Wesley and Dora Alice Hefner Eckard, my great-grand parents. His wife, Frankie, who passed away rather suddenly in 2012, was the daughter of Braxton Bragg and Lillie Florence Sigmon Bolch.
John Lee Setzer
John Lee is my first cousin 1X removed, related to me through my grand-aunt Carrie Ola Eckard, daughter of John Wesley Eckard.
John Lee Setzer, CA 1933
John Lee is my first cousin 1X removed, related to me through my grand-aunt Carrie Ola Eckard, daughter of John Wesley Eckard.
John Lee Setzer, USN
John Lee is my first cousin 1X removed, related to me through my grand-aunt Carrie Ola Eckard, daughter of John Wesley Eckard.
Hazel Stephens (1936 - 1937), Age 8 Mos 13 Days
Hazel, my 1st cousin 1X removed, was the infant daughter of Richard Franklin (1866 - 1941) and Claudia Estelle Eckard Stephens. The death certificate lists "possibly from pneumonia" but also indicated the death occurred "rather suddenly" and that there was no attending physician. Her mother, Claudia (1898 - 1970), my grand aunt, was the daughter of John Wesley and Dora Alice Hefner Eckard, my great-grandparents.
Mildred Williams Eckard at her 98th Birthday Party
Mildred was my aunt, married to my Uncle Emory Eckard. Mildred lived to see her centennial birthday.
Fanny Smith Moody with her Children
Fanny Louise Smith Moody, 1912 - 2000, was the first wife of my uncle, Frank Edward Moody (1910 - 1987). Her parents were William Estes and Sarah Elizabeth Dyer Smith. Frank Edward was the brother to my grandfather, Thomas Albert Moody. They had 5 children but we don't know who of the 5 these are. Fanny's children were Grace Ellen (1932 - 2000), Guy Eugene (1935 - 2003), Dennis Dean (1938 - 2007), Elizabeth Ruth (1942 - 2009), Keith Edward (1934 - 1955, killed in auto accident.)
Frank Moody and Son, Guy Eugene
Frank Edward Moody (1910-1987) was the son of Columbus Lenoir and Alice Lou Shelton Moody, making him my uncle. He is pictured here with his son, Guy Eugene "Gene" (1935 - 2003), by his first wife, Fanny Smith.
Mary Moody Ellington and Granddaughter, Sheba - Owl/Moody Reunion 2006
Mary Moody Ellington is my aunt. She is the daughter of Thomas Albert (1893-1960) and Callie Owl Moody (1887 - 1979) and the sister of my mother, Ethel Applee Moody Eckard (1926 - 1989) . Pictured with her is her granddaughter, Sheba Grindstaff. Sheba is the daughter of Tonuia.
Callie Owl Moody (1887 - 1979) and her Sons.
Pictured here is my grandmother Callie visiting the my grandfather, Tom's, grave in Nebo Methodist Ch. cemetery (since renamed). Pictured Lt-Rt: Harlin (1914-96), Garlin (1915-66, logging accident), Russell (1918-90), and Dewitt (1919-2002).
Ruth Moody Cooper and 2nd Husband, Wes Cooper.
Ruth Moody Cooper is my aunt. She is the daughter of Thomas Albert (1893-1960) and Callie Owl Moody (1887 - 1979) and the sister of my mother, Ethel Applee Moody Eckard (1926 - 1989) . Wes Cooper (1923 - 2004) was the son of George Washington (1885 - 1959) and Jane Turbyfield Cooper (1888 - 1962). Ruth and Wes did not have any children together.
Thelma Jean Eckard and her 2nd Husband, Grant Biddix
Thelma Jean is my sister and the daughter of Frank and Ethel Applee Moody Eckard.
Christmas at my sister, Connie Lou Eckard Spencer's Home
We're all identified on the pic!!!
Christmas at my sister, Connie Lou Eckard Spencer's Home - 2
More of the gang!!
Alan Lee Eckard and his wife, Kathy Bryant Eckard
This photo was taken at my Uncle Oliver Eckard's (1922 - 2011) 80th birthday party. Alan is Oliver's son.
Neverta Ann Eckard Kuckowski with 1/2 sisters, Connie Lou and Thelma Jean
This picture was taken at a party for my sister Neverta Ann Eckard m1-Lambert m2 Kuckowski. Neverta or Ann, as she prefers, is my 1/2 sister and the daughter of Frank and Mary Barber Eckard. Connie Lou and Thelma Jean are my full sisters.
Me and My Sisters, Connie Lou and Thelmas Jean, 2005
Me and my K9, Duke, Vietnam 1970
I'm the good looking dude with the black dog.
Me burning the midnight oil
Here I am working on "The Project" as it's become known. Marie and I were still living in Florida when this pic was taken (bef 2005).
Harlin Ray Ellington and Family CA 1985
Harlin Ray Ellington is the son of Dudley Gorman and Ruth Moody Ellington. Ruth is my aunt, making Harlin Ray my 1st cousin. Incidently, Dudley Gorman Ellington was the brother of John Ellington who married Mary Lou Moody, Ruth's sister. Pictured with Harlin Ray are his wife, Judy Louisa Kimbrell, and his baby daughter, Jody.
Patsy Jean Ellington Scott
Patsy, my 1st cousin, is the daughter of my Aunt Ruth and her first husband, Dudley Gorman Ellington. She was born in Harris Co, TX. She is pictured here in her high school graduation photo from 1967. Patsy married Gaylon Reid Scott.
Dorthula Maxine Minnish Mace Pressley
Maxine is my 1st cousin, the daughter of Kirby Minnish and my Aunt Ruth Moody Cooper. They never married. Maxine is shown here in her high school graduation photo.
Lisa Mace Guion, 2005
Lisa is my 1st cousin 1X time removed. She is the daughter of my cousin, Dorthula Maxine Minnish Mace Pressley and her first husband, Arnold William Mace.
My Aunts, Mary Lou Moody Ellington and Ruth Moody Cooper - 2006
Mary and Ruth
Patricia Moody Mace - 2005
Patricia Moody Mace is my 1st cousin. She is the daughter of my uncle, Russell H. Moody, and his 1st wife, Maggie Proctor Moody. Patricia married Coy Dean Mace who died in an auto accident many years ago. She has never remarried.
Ruth Moody Cooper and Daughter, Dorthula Maxine Minnish Mace Pressley, bef 2005
The Moody Sisters - Bef 1995
Pictured here are the daughters of Thomas Albert and Callie Owl Moody. Of the 4 only May and Ruth survive (as of 15 Feb 2014, date this pic was posted.)
Mary Lou and Ruth Moody
My aunts Mary Lou Moody Ellington and her sister, Ruth Moody Ellington Cooper as young women.
Wanda Kay Moody Billings
Wanda Kay Moody Billings is my 1st cousin. She is the daughter of my uncle, Russell H., and his first wife, Maggie Proctor Moody and the sister of Patricia Moody Mace.
Rev. Richard Lee Ellington and Family
Richard is my 1st cousin through my Aunt Ruth and her 1st husband, Dudley Gorman Ellington. Richard is married to Patricia Diane Owens. He has 2 daughters we only have a recording of 1 of their names, Jennifer Lee. We don't know which of these girls she is.
Arnold Wayne Mace and his Children - 2005
Arnold Wayne is the son of Dorthula Maxine Minnish Mace Pressley and her 1st husband, Arnold William Mace. He is pictured here which his son (name ?) and daughter (Heather Marie) at the 2005 Moody-Owl Family Reunion. Arnold married Kathy Kay Wilson.
Ronald Herzion Moody - 2005
Ronald Herzion Moody is the son of Russell Herzion and Maggie Proctor Moody. Ronald is my 1st cousin.
Me and my "New" Sister, Susan Ost Aldridge, son Wm L. Rigdon & Gr-Son Wm. Skyler Rigdon.
I first met my 1/2-sister Susan in 2012. Susan is the daughter of my dad, Frank Eckard, and Dorothy Virginia McColye Ost (1931-2002), who was the daughter of Shuford Lawrence and Bessie Lee Brown McColye. The family was aware of Susan but I didn't know where she was living until she reached out and found me on the net through her sister, Donna.
Susan's Family - May 1968 (Susan is not in the pic, she was born in 1970)
With the exception of Frank (in uniform) and Virginia (standing next to him), we don't know how to associate the names with the family. However, from the names on the rear of the pic, they are: Dot, Betty, Dorothy, Amanda, Bobbie, Jerry, Anette, Donald, Bonnie, Caroline, Dale, "Grandpa", S---?, Irene, Dave, Mikey, and Baby F----?, Ted, Ellsie.
James Cranford and Wife, Joyce Thomas
James is my 1st cousin 1X removed. The Cranford Family comes to us through the family of Columbus and Alice Lou Shelton Moody, through their daughter, Aletha Berry Moody Cranford (1903-88) who was James' mother.
Frank Charles (Sr) (1900-92) and Aletha Moody Cranford (1903-88)
This is a picture of James Cranford's parents. Frank Charles' parents were Aaron Clay Cranford (1886-1951) and Edna Lola Allen (1881-1972).
Aletha Berry Moody Cranford (1903-88)
James Cranford's mother, middle aged.
Frank Charles Cranford, Sr. (1900-92)
James Cranford's father as a young man.
Frank Charles, Sr. (1900-92) and wife, Aletha Berry Moody Cranford (1903-88)
James Cranford's parents later in life.
Frank Charles, Sr. (1900-92) and wife, Aletha Berry Moody Cranford (1903-88) - Anniversary
If memory serves - this is a picture of the Cranford's celebrating a wedding anniversary but I can't recall which one.
Ernest Alvin Cranford, 1932 - Lvng 2014
Ernest Alvin Cranford is the son of Frank Charles, Sr. and Aletha Berry Moody Cranford. Ernest Alvin is the brother of James and also my 1st cousin 1X removed.
Fred Turner Cranford, 1896 - Deceased
Fred Turner was the son of Aaron Clay Cranford and Lola Edna Allen Cranford. Fred was a 1st cousin to James Cranford.. Fred Turner married Myrtle Brown m1-Cranford m2-Brinkley (1895 - 1966). We think this child may be Julia Mae Cranford (1924 - 2004) but we're not 100% sure as Fred and Myrtle had other children.
Cranford Clan - Aaron Clay and Lola Edna Cranford's Family?
This is a picture of the Cranford Clan but, sadly, the names of the folks aren't known to us; neither, too, is the date of the photo. We think this is the family of patriarch Aaron Clay and Lola Edna Cranford but the info is missing from our . The picture was provided to us by James Cranford.
Joyce Thomas Cranford
Joyce is the wife of James Cranford.
Mark Siegel
Mark is the grandson of James and Joyce Cranford.
Erin Cranford
Erin is the grandson of James and Joyce Cranford.
Me - Oct 2011
See! I really do clean up purtie! I was dressed to attend an award ceremony for entertainers. My uncle, Clyde Leonard Moody, a well-known bluegrass musician from the 30s and into the 80s, was among those being inducted into the NC Music Hall of Fame.
Me and Marie - Wedding, June 1989
Marie and I were married at the home of our dear friend, Faye Reuther.
Marcus Lafayette Cline, 1848 - 1934
Marcus L. Cline was the son of Elijah (1819-79) and Elizabeth Eckard Cline (1824-99). Elizabeth was the daughter of William Eckard/Echerd (1788-1838) and Barbara Wittenburg Eckard/Echerd(1781-1870). This line of Eckards desends through and offshoot line from my lineal ancestor's 1/2-brother, Martin Echerd/Echert, son of Adam "Pioneer" Echerd/Echert. Marcus Cline married California Brent Frye.
California Brent Frye Cline
California Brent Frye Cline (1853-1930) was the daughter of Andrew Frye and Elizabeth Irene Starr Frye. California married Marcus L. Cline.
Carolyn Garner Eckard, 1930 - 2010
Carolyn was married for 60 years to Cranford Eckard, who descends through blood family and through marriage to me. Carolyn was the daughter of William and Eve Garner.
Helen Kathleen Eckard Hendrix, 1924 - 2010
Helen Kathleen (known as Kathleen on her obituary) was the daughter of Pinkney Edward (1881-1963) and Mamie Sigmon Eckard (1886-1967). She married William Austin Hendrix (1922-1998). Helen was my 4th cousin 2X removed.
Piper Shae Eckard, 1955-2010
Piper Shae Eckard was the daughter of Robert Allen Eckard (1931-2002) and Sandra Frye Propst. Piper Shae was my 5th cousin. I could not locate any spouse information for her, she may not have ever married.
Emanuel Eckard (1850-55 - 1932) with wife Rhoda Sophrona Simmons (1956 - 1932)
Emanuel, my 2nd cousin 4X removed, was the son Jonathan Ekard/Echert/Eckard (1819-56) and Addie Celena Simmon (1819-91). My common ancestor with Jonathan was Simon Peter who was the son of Adam "Pioneer" Eckard.
Blanche Viola Miller Kanupp Bumgarner (1902-87)
Blanche was my 3rd cousin 2Xs removed and the daughter of Abel Socrates (1871-1955) and Dora Sophrona Eckard Miller (1876-1929). Dora, my Eckard link, was the daughter of Gilford Rolandus and Harriett Belzora Frye Eckard. Blanche 1st married Russell Leroy Kanupp (1898-1938) and they had Jennie Sophronia Kanupp (1919-35, gunshot suicide). Aside from Jennie, they had 3 more children. Information could not be located on the specifics but it is agreed that Blanche remarried to a Mr. (Unknown) Bumgarner.
Wilma Rink Eckard, 1924 - 2011
Wilma Rink Eckard was the daughter of Claude Worth and Vergie Sigmon Rink. She was married to Brady Blain Eckard for 65 years. Brady, born in 1925, is the son of Pinkney Leroy (1881-1948) and Lea Margaret Lail (1884-1942). Brady Blain is my 3rd cousin 2Xs removed.
Nora Riddle Anderson Moody, 1899-1982
Nora was the daughter of John Burlie Anderson (1870-1904) and Margaret Catherine Anderson (1876-1942). She married my grand-uncle, James Roy Moody (1899-1979). James Roy was the son of Columbus Lenoir and Alice Lou Shelton Moody.
Eugene Edward Biddix, 1947 - 2012
Eugene Edward was the son of George Edward (1903-65) and Ollie Mae Jones Biddix (1910-81). Eugene Edward was my 3rd cousin.
George Edward Biddix,(1903-65)
George Edward was the son of Jesse Edward (1876-1936) and Cordie Jane Carpenter Biddix (1884-1948). George Edward was my 2nd cousin 1X removed.
Edward Lemar Kanupp, 1928 - 2010
Edward Lemar was my 4th cousin 1X removed. He was the son of Russell Leroy and Blanche Viola Miller Kanupp.
Oliver Eckard, , 1922 - 2011
Oliver was uncle and the son of William David (1884-1952) and Delia Jane Biddix Eckard (1894-1967). Oliver married Joan Caroline Taylor (1929-88) and had 5 children. Joan Carolina was the daughter of Coy Lee Taylor (1902-77) and Florence Ester Mosteller Taylor (1908-96).
Opal Yancey Eckard, 1925 - 2013
Opal Y. Eckard was married to my 5th cousin 1X removed, Hugh Richard Eckard (1923-81). Hugh Richard was the son of William Emanuel (1903-49) and Bessie Pope Eckard (1903-87). Opal Y. was the daughter of Julius Thurman (1898- abt 1971) and Minnie Pearl Hester Yancey (1898-1971).
Shirley Ann Reitzel Eckard, 1934 - 2012
Shirley Ann was married to Harold Dean Eckard (1933 - 2008), my 3rd cousin 1x removed. Shirley Ann was the daughter of Charles Franklin (1905-76) and Mary Ethel Eckard Franklin (1907-68). Mary Ethel Eckard was also a cousin. The daughter of James L. Eckard and Lilly Blanche Davis Eckard, she was my 2nd 2X removed.
Harold Dean Eckard, 1933 - 2008
Harold Dean Eckard was the son of Cela Crommer and Pearl Lawter Eckard, making him my 3rd cousin 1X removed.
Tammy Eckard Burns, 1968 - 2010
Tammy Eckard Burns was the daughter of Harold Dean and Shirley Reitzel Eckard. She was my 4th cousin. Tammy died at age 41 of ovarian cancer.
Fleeta Oma Isabellla Eckard Cook, 1927 - 2014
Fleeta was the daughter of Robert Arthur (1894-1957) and Letahie/Lethia Estelle Hall Eckard (1904-89). Fleeta is a distant neice/cousin. Her father's line descends from a distant uncle, Daniel (1835-69) to Robert's father, Eli Wesley Eckard (1859-1935). Fleet married Everett Hardin Cook (1921-86).
James "Jim" Edward Eckard, 1927 - 2013
James Edward was the son of Theodore "Ted" William (1898-1978) and Mary Lowman Eckard (1907-2000), making him a 2nd cousin 2X removed. At the time of his death, James Edward had been married for 63 years to Frances Mitchell Eckard (living as of this post Feb 2014).
Arvalee Echerd/Eckard, 1924 - 2012
Arvalee was the son of John Sylvester (1875-1957) and Fannie Louise Benfield Echerd/Eckard (1884-1958). So far as I can determine, Arvalee was not in my DIRECT bloodline, however, his family did descend through and offshoot of the immigrating Echerts from which I descend. We have found the family name spelled both ways represented here. Arvalee had a twin, Marvalee Echerd/Eckard (1924-Living? as of Feb 2014).
Elsie Viola Poovey, 1911-29, Age 18 Years, Murder Victim
Elsie Viola was the daughter William Clinard (1890-1963) and Ida Pearl Eckard Poovey (1893-1982). Through her mother, Elsie was my 3rd cousin 2X removed. Elsie was a victim of her fiancé, Luther Turner's, murder-suicide plan in December 1929. We will be posting more about her on our site - keep and eye our for the link in the menu. The photo shown is from the newspaper article about her death.
Staff Sgt./GySgt. Christopher William Eckard, US Marines, 1979 - 2010, Casualty of War
Christopher William was the son of Steven Vincent and Eunice Eckard. His paternal grandfather was Bernard Eckard. Christpher William died in Afganastan in Feb of 2010. See his entry on our "Our Fallen Military" page.
Ashley Eckard, Widow of Staff Sgt/GySgt. Christopher William Eckard and One of Their 2 Sons
This photo was from the newspaper article covering Christopher William's funeral in Hickory, NC.
The Family of William Lafayette Eckard - Hickory Daily Record Newspaper
The William Lafayette (1871-1941), whose family (in part) is shown here, was the son Morgan E. (1845-1920) and Sarah Ann J. Huffman Eckard (1851-1923). William Lafayette married Mary Ellen Huffman (1873-1953), she was the daughter of Jefferson M. and Fannie Hunt Huffman.
Mary Lee Smith Rhoney
Mary Lee is the daughter of Henry Midas (1898-1963) and Thelma Eckard Smith (1909-88). Mary Lee is my 1st cousin through my Aunt Thelma, daughter of my granparents, William Dave and Delia Jane Eckard.
Florence Eckard Kiser with 3 of her 4 children - Aug 1960
Florence was my aunt through my grandparent, William David and Delia Jane Biddix Eckard. My first cousins shown here are Virgil Cecil, Jr, Shirley, and Betty Ann. Florence had her 4th child, Jane, on Aug 31, 1960 and I believe this picture was taken just prior to then.
John Ellington, Son of Mary Lou Moody Ellington
John is my 1st cousin through my Aunt Mary Moody Ellington and her husband, John Robert Ellington.
Mary Lou Moody (Center) with her daughter and grandchildren
Cathy Gilliam, Granddaughter of Mary Lou Moody Ellington
Cathy is my cousin and the daughter of Tounia Ellington, who is my Aunt Mary Lou Moody Ellington's daughter.
Tounia (pronounced like Tonya) Ellington
Tounia is my 1st cousin and is the daughter of John Robert Ellington and Mary Lou Moody Ellington. Aunt Mary is my mother, Ethel Applee Moody Eckard's, sister.
Betty Lucile Sigmon Eckard, 1932 - 2013
Betty Lucile was the wife of Max Ervin Eckard (1934-94), son of Celia Crommer (1903-73) and Pearl Mae Lawter Eckard (1905-61). Max Ervin was a brother-in-law of 3rd Cousin 1X removed. Betty Lucile's parents were Boyd Russell Sigmon (1907-78) and Cordie Belle Shook Sigmon (1911-75).
Bill Menzies Eckard, 1930 - 2013
Bill Menzies was the son of Oliver Columbus (1893-1961) and Iona Texas Berry Eckard (1895-1988). Bill Menzies was my 3rd cousin 1X removed. He married Barbara Jean Johnson (1936-Lvng as of Feb 2014).
Robert Marshall Eckard, 1941 - 2013
Robert Marshall was the son of Marshall Johnson Eckard (1909-63) and Cecilia Leona Lail Eckard (1905-92). Robert's father, Marshall Johnson, was the son of Robert Wesley and Icey Hicks Fay Lail Eckard. His mother, Cecilia, was the daughter of Gerald Lail (1851-1921) and Camilia Mariah Coons Lail (1860-1922). To me, Robert Wesley Eckard, grandfather of Robert Marshall, is my 2nd cousin 3X removed.
Willie Hedrick Eckard, 1929 - 2013
Willie was married for 64 years to Rhen Franklin Eckard (1926-Lvng as of 2013). Rhen's parents were Albert Perry (1882-1973) and Fannie Mae Cook Eckard (1887-1980). Albert Perry was the son of Wesley Davidson (19843-1920) and Camilia Drum Eckard (1850-1891), making him my 2nd cousin 3X removed. Willie was the daughter of Marshall Elcaney (1898-1977) and Suzie Ann Winebarger Hedrick (1901-71).