| Father | Peter Raymond Tilley |
| Mother | Ruth Jean Robinson |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
| Father | Roy Styring Dearstyne |
| Mother | Anna Rose Holly (b. 22 January 1892, d. July 1974) |
| Daughter | Catherine Holly Dearstyne+ |
| Son | Michael Dearstyne+ |
| Birth | 16 August 1923 | Roy Holly Dearstyne was born on 16 August 1923 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Marriage | 7 June 1947 | He and Catherine Bradley Austell were married on 7 June 1947 |
| Death | 28 March 2017 | He died on 28 March 2017 at Springmoor Retirement Community in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, |
| Obituary | 2 April 2017 | 2 April 2017, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, The News and Observer Obituary:. Roy Holly Dearstyne, 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at his residence at Springmoor Retirement Community. Roy was born in Raleigh on August 16, 1923. He enjoyed growing up in Raleigh. He was in the last graduating class of Hugh Morson High School. After high school, he joined the Air Force. He was stationed in England with the 8th Air Force group. Roy was a navigator and flew seventeen bomber missions over Germany in WWII. He saw extreme combat and was highly decorated. Roy left the Airforce in 1945; he came home to Raleigh and entered State College majoring in mechanical engineering and graduated in 1948. He helped form, and captained, the first State College Golf team where he competed successfully for several years. On June 7, 1947, he married the love of his life, Catherine (Katie) Austell. The couple moved to Levittown, New York on Long Island, where Roy took a job at Electric Bond and Shave Company. He and Katie moved back to Raleigh in 1950, and Roy went to work for The Division of Purchasing and Contracts for the state of NC. During this time, Roy and Katie had 2 children, Mike and Holly; thus began a long, loving and wonderful family experience. In 1961, Roy went to work with Southern Desk Company selling institutional furniture all over the state. He later opened his own furniture sales company, Interplan, with a friend, Herbert Boyd, and was very successful until his retirement in 1972. Roy was an incredible man in so many ways. He was brilliant, well read, a wonderful conversationalist and an excellent golfer. He and Katie were blessed with dear friends and a wonderful social life. Roy was a member of the Jaycees, the Stag Club, Carolina Country Club, Wolfpack Club, Raleigh Golf Association and several other organizations. They were also fortunate enough to have traveled the World; this was a passion for both. Katie and Roy were married for almost 70 years until her passing this past December. Roy is survived by his son, Dr. Mike Dearstyne and wife, Pam; daughter, Holly Norwood and her husband, Dr. Tom Norwood; grandchildren, Anna Feezor and husband, Dave, Marcus, Cameron , Sarah and Cate Dearstyne; step-grandchildren, Kelsey and Lexi Gage; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Springmoor Retirement Community in the auditorium. Private inurnment will be at St. Michael's Episcopal Church. The family would like to give a special thanks to the incredible care staff in the Clayton Wing at Springmoor for their dedication and level of care for Roy, as well as Katie. Also, a special thanks to our loving family friend, Lucile Perry. |
| Last Edited | 22 July 2017 |
| Father | Michael Hugh Austell |
| Daughter | Catherine Holly Dearstyne+ |
| Son | Michael Dearstyne+ |
| Birth | 3 August 1924 | Catherine Bradley Austell was born on 3 August 1924 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Marriage | 7 June 1947 | Roy Holly Dearstyne and she were married on 7 June 1947 |
| Death | 10 December 2016 | She died on 10 December 2016 at Springmoor Retirement Community in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, |
| Obituary | 13 December 2016 | 13 December 2016, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, The News and Observer Obituary:. Catherine Austell Dearstyne passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Springmoor Retirement Community. She fought her illness with courage and grace, and inspired all of us in her passing as she did in her life. Katie was born in Raleigh, NC on August 3, 1924 to Brad and Alice Walton Bradley. Her father passed away when she was 2. Her mother remarried to Colonel Michael H. Austell, who adopted Katie and loved her as his own child. She loved him dearly, as did we all. Katie grew up in Raleigh and graduated in three years from Needham Broughton High School and from Woman's College (now UNCG) in 1945 with a BA in Art. She was a talented artist and worked at Woman's College and NC State College, and as an illustrator for the News and Observer. She also designed and made her own clothes. She won many blue ribbons at the NC State Fair over the years. Katie volunteered at the North Carolina Museum of Art as a Docent. She was also a founding member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Raleigh. She met and married the love of her life, Roy H. Dearstyne, in 1947. They enjoyed a wonderful marriage and were dedicated to raising their two children. They enjoyed traveling the world in their latter years. Katie enjoyed being a member of Carolina Country Club where she and Roy played plenty of golf. She was also a member of DAR, the Woman's Club, and served the community in many ways. She was a loving, fun wife to Roy, and a "too good to be true" mother to her children. "The Little Peanut" as she was affectionately known, when confronted with adversity or challenges involving her family and friends, drew on her inner "Tasmanian Devil" with courage, grace, and strength, and never backed down. She always upheld her dignity and honor as a member of "the greatest generation." Truly, she was loved by all who knew her and has certainly been granted a direct path to Heaven. Special thanks to the staff of Springmoor and to her special friend, Lucille Perry, and to Transitions Hospice. She is survived by her children, Holly Dearstyne Norwood and husband, Dr. Thomas Norwood and Dr. Michael Dearstyne and wife, Pamela Dawson Dearstyne; grandchildren, Marcus and Cameron Dearstyne, Sarah Kistler, Cate Dearstyne, Anna Freezor, Kelsey and Alexia Gage; and six great- grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Springmoor Chapel. Private inurnment will be at St. Michael's Episcopal Church. |
| Last Edited | 22 July 2017 |
| Daughter | Catherine Bradley Austell+ (b. 3 August 1924, d. 10 December 2016) |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
| Father | Roy Holly Dearstyne (b. 16 August 1923, d. 28 March 2017) |
| Mother | Catherine Bradley Austell (b. 3 August 1924, d. 10 December 2016) |
| Daughter | Anna Norwood |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
| Father | Roy Holly Dearstyne (b. 16 August 1923, d. 28 March 2017) |
| Mother | Catherine Bradley Austell (b. 3 August 1924, d. 10 December 2016) |
| Son | Michael Cameron Dearstyne |
| Daughter | Catherine Dearstyne |
| Daughter | Sarah Dearstyne |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
| Daughter | Elizabeth M. Horan (b. 1912) |
| Daughter | Margaret H. Horan (b. 1913) |
| Daughter | Mildred Horan (b. 1916) |
| Son | Robert Horan (b. 1918) |
| Son | Raymond F. Horan (b. 6 October 1923, d. 25 July 1998) |
| Son | Alfred L. Horan (b. 24 July 1925, d. July 1977) |
| Son | Julius Horan (b. 24 July 1929, d. 12 January 1998) |
| Birth | between 1871 and 1874 | Patrick Horan was born between 1871 and 1874.1 |
| Marriage | 1902 | He and Mary were married in 19021 |
| Marriage | 1922 | He and Madaline D. Holly were married in 19222,1 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
| Father | Patrick Horan (b. between 1871 and 1874) |
| Mother | Madaline D. Holly (b. 1892) |
| Birth | 6 October 1923 | Raymond F. Horan was born on 6 October 1923. |
| Death | 25 July 1998 | He died on 25 July 1998 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
| Father | Patrick Horan (b. between 1871 and 1874) |
| Mother | Madaline D. Holly (b. 1892) |
| ChildParent1,1 | ||
| Birth | 24 July 1925 | Alfred L. Horan was born on 24 July 1925. |
| Death | July 1977 | He died in July 1977 in San Mateo, California, |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
| Father | Patrick Horan (b. between 1871 and 1874) |
| Mother | Madaline D. Holly (b. 1892) |
| ChildParent1,1 | ||
| Birth | 24 July 1929 | Julius Horan was born on 24 July 1929.1 |
| Death | 12 January 1998 | He died on 12 January 1998 in Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey,1 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
| Father | Patrick Horan (b. between 1871 and 1874) |
| Mother | Mary (b. 1877, d. before 1930) |
| Birth | 1912 | Elizabeth M. Horan was born in 1912 in Middlesex County, New Jersey.1 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
| Father | Patrick Horan (b. between 1871 and 1874) |
| Mother | Mary (b. 1877, d. before 1930) |
| ChildParent1 | ||
| Birth | 1913 | Margaret H. Horan was born in 1913 in Middlesex County, New Jersey.1 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
| Daughter | Elizabeth M. Horan (b. 1912) |
| Daughter | Margaret H. Horan (b. 1913) |
| Daughter | Mildred Horan (b. 1916) |
| Son | Robert Horan (b. 1918) |
| Birth | 1877 | Mary was born in 1877 in New Jersey.1 |
| Marriage | 1902 | Patrick Horan and she were married in 19021 |
| Death | before 1930 | She died before 19301 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
| Father | Patrick Horan (b. between 1871 and 1874) |
| Mother | Mary (b. 1877, d. before 1930) |
| ChildParent1,1 | ||
| Birth | 1916 | Mildred Horan was born in 1916.1 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
| Father | Patrick Horan (b. between 1871 and 1874) |
| Mother | Mary (b. 1877, d. before 1930) |
| ChildParent1,1 | ||
| Birth | 1918 | Robert Horan was born in 1918 in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex, New Jersey.1 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
| Daughter | Roslyn Pfeiffer+ (b. 2 April 1930, d. 22 May 1995) |
| Marriage | 1919 | John Fullerton Pfeiffer, Jr., and Isobell M. Holly were married in 19191 |
| Census | 1920 | He appeared in the census 1920 at Sewaren in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. John is listed as: Pfeiffer, John, Jr. (Head, owns home free and clear, age 24, born in NJ and parents also, Foreman, Maurer) Isabelle M. (Wife, age 25, b. New York and parents also, telephone operator, New York) |
| Last Edited | 13 April 2020 |
| Father | John Fullerton Pfeiffer, Jr. |
| Mother | Isobell M. Holly (b. 1894) |
| Daughter | Jamie Cravens |
| Daughter | Holly Cravens |
| Daughter | Jill Cravens |
| Daughter | Candy Cravens |
| Daughter | Laurie Cravens |
| Daughter | Jennifer Cravens |
| Daughter | Leigh Cravens (b. 6 April 1949, d. 8 April 2020) |
| Birth | 2 April 1930 | Roslyn Pfeiffer was born on 2 April 1930 in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.1,2 |
| Death | 22 May 1995 | She died on 22 May 1995 in Greenbrier, West Virginia,2 |
| Obituary | 23 May 1995 | 23 May 1995, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, The News Journal Obituary:. Roslyn Pfeiffer Cravens Moore, 65, of Wyoming, died Sunday of cancer at her daughter's home in Wyoming. Mrs. Pfeiffer was born and raised in Perth Amboy, N.J. and moved to Delaware in 1947. She enjoyed collecting antiques and traveling. She is survived by seven daughters, Leigh C. Thomas of Key Largo, Fla., Jamie Melvin of Wyoming, Holly Yadacus of Chesterfield, VA, Jill Cravens of Dover, Candace Albertson of Wyoming, with whom she was staying, Laurie Rosenbaum of Littleton, Colo., and Jennifer Wooleyhand of Felton; and nine grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Torbert Runeral Chapel, Bradford and Reed Streets, Dover. |
| Last Edited | 13 April 2020 |
| Daughter | Jamie Cravens |
| Daughter | Holly Cravens |
| Daughter | Jill Cravens |
| Daughter | Candy Cravens |
| Daughter | Laurie Cravens |
| Daughter | Jennifer Cravens |
| Daughter | Leigh Cravens (b. 6 April 1949, d. 8 April 2020) |
| Last Edited | 23 March 2018 |
| Father | William "Bud" Cravens |
| Mother | Roslyn Pfeiffer (b. 2 April 1930, d. 22 May 1995) |
| Birth | 6 April 1949 | Leigh Cravens was born on 6 April 1949 in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.1 |
| Death | 8 April 2020 | She died on 8 April 2020 in Somerset, Ohio, |
| Obituary | 10 April 2020 | 10 April 2020, Somerset, Ohio, Bope-Thomas Funeral Home Obituary:. Leigh Pfeiffer Cravens Thomas, age 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, surrounded by her sisters and her beloved pets in her Somerset, Ohio home. Leigh was the first of seven daughters for artist William S. Cravens, Jr. and his lovely wife Roslyn Pfeiffer. She was born on April 6, 1949 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, spending her early years on their dairy farm in Dover, Delaware, and, later, in their daughter-rich home in idyllic Wyoming. Leigh left Delaware a young wife and mother after marrying her high-school sweetheart, Al Schubert, and giving birth to their son, Alan. She would soon find herself as the lead singer in a successful rock and roll band that travelled the east coast from Maine to Florida, which is where, because of the abundant sunshine, she finally settled. There, Leigh eventually became a flight attendant for Pan Am Airlines, and purser of the press plane for President Ronald Reagan. In her later years, Leigh’s path led her to rural Ohio, where a love for antiques prompted her to change careers; she immersed herself in refinishing and selling antiques, selling her own beautifully hand-painted wares, and creating a lovely home for herself and many beloved, rescued animals. Leigh lived an amazing and wonder-filled life, full of world travel and exhilarating experiences. She made indelible impressions on those she met, and formed life-long friendships that stayed strong until her last moments. Leigh was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, William S. and Nancy Cravens; her maternal grandparents, John and Belle Pfeiffer; her parents, William S. Cravens, Jr. and Roslyn Cravens Moore; her beloved Aunt Dorothy (Dee) Meeks; and a dear nephew, Tyler Kirk Albertson. She is survived by her son, Alan Schubert; her uncle, Ken Meeks; her six younger sisters, Jamie Melvin (Raymond), Holly Yadacus (Thomas); Jill Cravens (Jack Olenik), Candy Albertson (Kirk), Laurie Rosenbaum (Kenneth), Jennifer Wooleyhand (Thomas); her many nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; the many appreciated friends; and her beloved pets, Mel, Snippet, Ollie, Ellie, Vince, Maggie, Kitty and Patriot. In lieu of a public service, Leigh’s family suggests remembering Leigh by living life as fully as she did—through travel, constant music, love of family and friends, and by rescuing the many forgotten animals of the world. Leigh’s last words to her little sisters, given with an understanding smile, were “Stop crying.” With those words in mind, the encouragement of how Leigh herself lived life, and in other words she might herself have used for this occasion, just “Live, Laugh, and Love.” Note: Due to restrictions on gatherings, due to coronavirus, there were no funerals being held at this time. |
| Last Edited | 13 April 2020 |
| Father | William "Bud" Cravens |
| Mother | Roslyn Pfeiffer (b. 2 April 1930, d. 22 May 1995) |
| Last Edited | 13 April 2020 |
| Father | William "Bud" Cravens |
| Mother | Roslyn Pfeiffer (b. 2 April 1930, d. 22 May 1995) |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
| Father | William "Bud" Cravens |
| Mother | Roslyn Pfeiffer (b. 2 April 1930, d. 22 May 1995) |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
| Father | William "Bud" Cravens |
| Mother | Roslyn Pfeiffer (b. 2 April 1930, d. 22 May 1995) |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
| Father | William "Bud" Cravens |
| Mother | Roslyn Pfeiffer (b. 2 April 1930, d. 22 May 1995) |
| Last Edited | 2 April 2018 |
| Father | William "Bud" Cravens |
| Mother | Roslyn Pfeiffer (b. 2 April 1930, d. 22 May 1995) |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |