India Byah Hall1,2

F, b. May 21, 1894, d. February 18, 1935
FatherJames Richard "Jim" Hall2,1,3,4,5,6 b. June 8, 1845, d. January 30, 1944
MotherLucy Jane Aldredge1,2,5,4 b. January 10, 1863, d. July 1, 1923
     India Byah Hall was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,6 She was born on May 21, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She married Commodore Raymond Jewell, son of Commodore Hall Jewell and Arena Ellen Shank, on March 7, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 As of March 7, 1915,her married name was Jewell. India Byah Hall died on February 18, 1935 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 40.3,6 She Funeral services will be held in Methodist church at Matoaka this afternoon at 2 o'clock for Mrs. C. N. Jewell, 41, wife of the assistant station agent of the Norfolk and Western railway at Matoaka. The Rev, R. O. Eller, pastor of the church will officiate and burial will be in Monte Vista cemetery. Pallbearers will be J. M. Davis, N. N. Francis, C. J. Carter, W. B. Tabor, Johnson Martin and F. D. Williams. Flowerbearers will be members of the young people's class and friends. Mrs. Jewell died in St. Luke's hospital Monday night after a short illness of meningitis, having been admitted Sunday. She was a member of the Rebeccas and the Pythian Sisters. Besides her husband she is survived by three children: Mrs. Ruby Arrington, Mildred and May Jewell, of Matoaka; her aged father, J. R. Hall, of Floyd, Va; four brothers; Mose Hall of Pocahontas; Stanton Hall, of Front Royal, Va; Ervy and Arlie Hall, of Rutrough, of Floyd, and Mrs. Charlie McBride, of Leaksvllle, N.C. on February 20, 1935.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 73, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 137, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 45, District 103, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 108, District 27, Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family

Commodore Raymond Jewell b. June 12, 1892, d. January 20, 1975
Marriage*India Byah Hall married Commodore Raymond Jewell, son of Commodore Hall Jewell and Arena Ellen Shank, on March 7, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the India B. Jewell death certificate.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mrs. C. N. Jewell obituary in the Feb 20, 1935 edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1031] Jewel or Jewell Family Genealogy, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jewelfamily&id=I1087
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ray Allen Jewell death certificate.

Commodore Raymond Jewell1,2,3

M, b. June 12, 1892, d. January 20, 1975
FatherCommodore Hall Jewell1 b. May 21, 1856, d. January 1, 1947
MotherArena Ellen Shank1 b. October 26, 1858, d. December 24, 1947
     Commodore Raymond Jewell married Bessie Dickens.4 Commodore Raymond Jewell married Judy Mabry.4 Commodore Raymond Jewell was born on June 12, 1892 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 He married India Byah Hall, daughter of James Richard "Jim" Hall and Lucy Jane Aldredge, on March 7, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,5 Commodore Raymond Jewell died on January 20, 1975 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 45, District 103, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 108, District 27, Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1920Railroad laborer7
1930Railway clerk8

Family 1

Judy Mabry
Marriage*Commodore Raymond Jewell married Judy Mabry.4 

Family 2

Bessie Dickens
Marriage*Commodore Raymond Jewell married Bessie Dickens.4 

Family 3

India Byah Hall b. May 21, 1894, d. February 18, 1935
Marriage*Commodore Raymond Jewell married India Byah Hall, daughter of James Richard "Jim" Hall and Lucy Jane Aldredge, on March 7, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1626] Ancestors of Patricia Ann Withrow, online http://www.familyorigins.com/users/h/i/s/Patricia-A-Hiser/FAMO1-0001/index.html
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the India B. Jewell death certificate.
  6. [S1031] Jewel or Jewell Family Genealogy, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jewelfamily&id=I1087
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mrs. C. N. Jewell obituary in the Feb 20, 1935 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ray Allen Jewell death certificate.

Commodore Hall Jewell

M, b. May 21, 1856, d. January 1, 1947
FatherThomas Wesley Jewell1,2,3,4 b. December 13, 1831, d. October, 1898
MotherKatherine Hall1,2,3,4 b. June 16, 1833, d. January 23, 1922
     Commodore Hall Jewell was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2 He was born on May 21, 1856 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5,2 He married Arena Ellen Shank, daughter of Lewis R. Shank and Sarah "Sally" Smith, on November 8, 1877 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5,1,2 Commodore Hall Jewell died on January 1, 1947 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 90.5,2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Arena Ellen Shank b. October 26, 1858, d. December 24, 1947
Marriage*Commodore Hall Jewell married Arena Ellen Shank, daughter of Lewis R. Shank and Sarah "Sally" Smith, on November 8, 1877 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1700] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 21, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Nov 17, 1944 - Oct 2, 1948.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
  5. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.

Arena Ellen Shank1

F, b. October 26, 1858, d. December 24, 1947
FatherLewis R. Shank1,2 b. circa 1823
MotherSarah "Sally" Smith1 b. circa 1825, d. August 7, 1865
     Arena Ellen Shank was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2 She was born on October 26, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 She married Commodore Hall Jewell, son of Thomas Wesley Jewell and Katherine Hall, on November 8, 1877 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3,1,2 As of November 8, 1877,her married name was Jewell. Arena Ellen Shank died on December 24, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.3,2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Commodore Hall Jewell b. May 21, 1856, d. January 1, 1947
Marriage*Arena Ellen Shank married Commodore Hall Jewell, son of Thomas Wesley Jewell and Katherine Hall, on November 8, 1877 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1700] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 21, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Nov 17, 1944 - Oct 2, 1948.
  3. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  4. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Joseph Robert "Joe Bob" King1

M, b. November 17, 1856, d. June 30, 1945
FatherRobert Woods King1 b. October 2, 1830, d. November 17, 1872
MotherMargaret Jane "Peggy" King1 b. December 21, 1834, d. February 3, 1917
     Joseph Robert "Joe Bob" King was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He was born on November 17, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Paul Craghead's listing has a birth date of Nov 7, 1856.2,3,4 He married Druscilla G. Hendricks on May 15, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,2 Joseph Robert "Joe Bob" King died on June 30, 1945 at age 88.1,2,3,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Druscilla G. Hendricks b. August 7, 1859, d. April 25, 1942
Marriage*Joseph Robert "Joe Bob" King married Druscilla G. Hendricks on May 15, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Druscilla G. Hendricks1

F, b. August 7, 1859, d. April 25, 1942
     Druscilla G. Hendricks was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4,1 She was born on August 7, 1859 at North Carolina.3,2,4,1 She married Joseph Robert "Joe Bob" King, son of Robert Woods King and Margaret Jane "Peggy" King, on May 15, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,2 As of May 15, 1881,her married name was King. Druscilla G. Hendricks died on April 25, 1942 at age 82.3,2,4,1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Joseph Robert "Joe Bob" King b. November 17, 1856, d. June 30, 1945
Marriage*Druscilla G. Hendricks married Joseph Robert "Joe Bob" King, son of Robert Woods King and Margaret Jane "Peggy" King, on May 15, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  4. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Asa Hall Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. June, 1758, d. March 6, 1841
     Asa Hall Sr. was buried at Hall's Church Cemetery, Rt. 603, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "NEW YORK PVT NY REGT REV WAR."1 He was born in June, 1758 at Rhode Island.1 He married Mary VanOver on July 31, 1802 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 Asa Hall Sr. died on March 6, 1841 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.2 He left a will in April, 1841 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1820Blacksburg, Virginia3

Family

Mary VanOver b. 1775, d. after 1841
Marriage*Asa Hall Sr. married Mary VanOver on July 31, 1802 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S249] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Hall's Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  3. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S1022] Carlisle Bowling (e-mail address), Hall Questions in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message May 25, 2003.

Lorainne Katheryn Carr1

F, b. December 13, 1917, d. December 21, 1995
FatherJames Hawley Carr2,3,4,1,5,6,7,8,9,10 b. February 18, 1892, d. May 11, 1972
MotherChloe E. King2,11,3,4,1,5,6,7,8,9,10 b. February 24, 1896, d. May 5, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 231-42-0041.12 Lorainne Katheryn Carr was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.13,14,15,9 She was born on December 13, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,12,13,8,15,9 She married Ervin Thomas Reed, son of Henry Elsie Reed and Bessie Dove Reed, on March 24, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,14,5,6,9 As of March 24, 1942,her married name was Reed. Lorainne Katheryn Carr died on December 21, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.13,14,15,9 She REED, Lorriane Carr, 78, of Copper Hill, died Thursday night, December 21, 1995 in a Salem hospital. She was a school teacher with the Floyd County School System for 38 years. Surviving are her husband, Ervin T. Reed, Copper Hill; one daughter and husband, Kay and Wayne Jacobs, Roanoke; one son, Douglas Reed, Lawrenceville, Ga; four grandchildren, Terry Reed, Sharron McCormack, Melissa Payne, all of Georgia, David Smith, Roanoke; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clint Carr, Roanoke, Henry Carr, Salem. Interment in the Restvale Cemetery. on December 23, 1995.14

Census Records

1920Dwelling 6, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 25, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 22, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 29, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1940teacher7
1950Teacher16

Family

Ervin Thomas Reed b. June 8, 1922, d. October 15, 2008
Marriage*Lorainne Katheryn Carr married Ervin Thomas Reed, son of Henry Elsie Reed and Bessie Dove Reed, on March 24, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,14,5,6,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Clinton Carr obituary in the Jun 25, 1997 edition.
  6. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Chloe King Carr.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorriane Carr Reed obituary in the Dec 23, 1995 edition.
  15. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Henry Ford Carr1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. February 1, 1935, d. November 19, 2008
FatherJames Hawley Carr1,9,2,3,10,11,12,5,13 b. February 18, 1892, d. May 11, 1972
MotherChloe E. King1,14,9,2,3,10,11,12,5,13 b. February 24, 1896, d. May 5, 1973
     Henry Ford Carr was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,6 His Social Security Number was 230-38-0819.15 He was born on February 1, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,15,6,7,8 He married Eva Christine Barnes, daughter of John Robert Barnes and Willie H. Kelley, on December 31, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3,16 Henry Ford Carr died on November 19, 2008 at Virginia at age 73.4,15,6,7 He Henry Ford Carr, 73, of Salem, Va., went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. He was born on February 1, 1935. He was predeceased by his son, Steven Lee Carr. Surviving are his wife, Christine B. Carr; daughter, Vickie Carr Still; son, Gregory Dean Carr; daughter-in-law, Lisa B. Carr; grandchildren, Christopher Ryan Still and wife, Emily Huffman Still, HN Steven Tyler Still, Megan Lynette Carr, Matthew Gregory Carr, and Joshua Mitchell Carr; and greatgrandchildren, Isabella Paige Sharrocks-Still and Brody Anderson Still. Henry retired from the United States Navy (Rank CPO-E7) with over 20 years of service. Henry also retired from Piedmont/U.S. Air after 28 years of service. The Carr family would like to express a special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice for their care and compassion during his last days. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 20, 2008.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 22, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 67, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Family

Eva Christine Barnes b. October 19, 1935, d. December 8, 2017
Marriage*Henry Ford Carr married Eva Christine Barnes, daughter of John Robert Barnes and Willie H. Kelley, on December 31, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3,16 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry Ford Carr obituary in the Nov 20, 2008 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Clinton Carr obituary in the Jun 25, 1997 edition.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for James Hawley Carr.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James H. Carr obituary in an unknown edition.
  12. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Chloe King Carr obituary in the May 10, 1973 edition.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Chloe King Carr.
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Christine Barnes Carr obituary in the Dec 9, 2017 edition.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Still-Huffman wedding announcement in the May 27, 2007 edition.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ervin Thomas Reed1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 8, 1922, d. October 15, 2008
FatherHenry Elsie Reed1,3 b. June 27, 1892
MotherBessie Dove Reed1,3
     Ervin Thomas Reed was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,7 His Social Security Number was 230-16-7925.8 He was born on June 8, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,5,7,10,8 He married Lorainne Katheryn Carr, daughter of James Hawley Carr and Chloe E. King, on March 24, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11,12,2,3,6 Ervin Thomas Reed died on October 15, 2008 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.4,6,7,10 He Ervin Thomas Reed, 86, of Copper Hill, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at his home. He is survived by one son, E. Douglas Reed, of Atlanta, Ga; one daughter, Katheryn (Kay) and Wayne Jacobs, of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Terry Reed, Sharon McCormack, Melissa Payne, and David Smith; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie Nichols, of Lynchburg; and two brothers, Merrill Reed, of Marion, and Clyde Reed, of Floyd. Interment in the Restvale Cemetery. on October 17, 2008.4

Census Records

1950Dwelling 29, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1950Farmer13

Family

Lorainne Katheryn Carr b. December 13, 1917, d. December 21, 1995
Marriage*Ervin Thomas Reed married Lorainne Katheryn Carr, daughter of James Hawley Carr and Chloe E. King, on March 24, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11,12,2,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Clinton Carr obituary in the Jun 25, 1997 edition.
  3. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ervin Thomas Reed obituary in the Oct 17, 2008 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  11. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorriane Carr Reed obituary in the Dec 23, 1995 edition.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ervin Douglas Reed1,2,3

M, b. April 21, 1943, d. May 30, 2018
FatherErvin Thomas Reed4,5,1,2,6,7 b. June 8, 1922, d. October 15, 2008
MotherLorainne Katheryn Carr4,5,1,2,7 b. December 13, 1917, d. December 21, 1995
     Ervin Douglas Reed was born on April 21, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 He married Doris Marie Wood, daughter of Robert Lee Wood Sr. and Mary Ellen Beckner, on July 15, 1962 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Ervin Douglas Reed died on May 30, 2018 at age 75.8

Census Records

1950Dwelling 29, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Doris Marie Wood
Marriage*Ervin Douglas Reed married Doris Marie Wood, daughter of Robert Lee Wood Sr. and Mary Ellen Beckner, on July 15, 1962 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children
  • Melissa L. Reed6
  • Terry Douglas Reed5,6
  • Sharon Marie Reed6

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorriane Carr Reed obituary in the Dec 23, 1995 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ervin Thomas Reed obituary in the Oct 17, 2008 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5608] Unknown compiler, U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2018.

Martin Thrash III

M, b. 1774, d. 1835
FatherJacob Thrash Sr.1 b. circa 1742, d. 1815
MotherKatherine Charles
     Martin Thrash III was born in 1774. He married Sucey Sturdivant on June 11, 1808 at Putnam Co., Georgia. Martin Thrash III died in 1835.

Family

Sucey Sturdivant
Marriage*He married Sucey Sturdivant on June 11, 1808 at Putnam Co., Georgia. 

Citations

  1. [S128] Thrash - An Arkansas Connection, online http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~xrysta/index.html

Eva Christine Barnes1,2,3,4

F, b. October 19, 1935, d. December 8, 2017
FatherJohn Robert Barnes1,2,5,3,4,6 b. March 1, 1890, d. November 24, 1976
MotherWillie H. Kelley1,2,5,7,3,4,6 b. November 5, 1898, d. February 8, 1986
     Eva Christine Barnes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,8 She was born on October 19, 1935 at Pilot Mountain, Surry Co., North Carolina.2,8,6 She married Henry Ford Carr, son of James Hawley Carr and Chloe E. King, on December 31, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3,4 As of December 31, 1955,her married name was Carr. Eva Christine Barnes died on December 8, 2017 at Virginia at age 82.4,8 She Eva Christine (Barnes) Carr, 82, of Salem, went peacefully with her family by her side, to her heavenly home on Friday, December 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband, Henry F. Carr; son, Steven Lee Carr; mother, Willie Kelly Barnes; father, John Robert Barnes; brothers, James Barnes and Eli Barnes. Her surviving family includes a daughter, Vickie Carr Still; a son, Gregory Dean Carr; one granddaughter, Megan Carr; four grandsons, Ryan and Tyler Still, Matthew and Joshua Carr; five great-grandchildren, Isabella, Brody, Jacob, Eli, Mason; sisters, Marie (Barnes) Carr, Frances (Barnes) Conner; several nieces, nephews and friends. Eva lived a full life and will be sadly missed by all. A special thanks to the nursing staff at Lewis Gale Medical Center on 6 East. Also a special thank you to the staff at Richfield Nursing Center on 4 East and their care they gave our Mom known as "Miss Eva". Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 9, 2017.4

Family

Henry Ford Carr b. February 1, 1935, d. November 19, 2008
Marriage*She married Henry Ford Carr, son of James Hawley Carr and Chloe E. King, on December 31, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Christine Barnes Carr obituary in the Dec 9, 2017 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John Robert Barnes obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  6. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Willie Kelley Barnes obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  8. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry Ford Carr obituary in the Nov 20, 2008 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Still-Huffman wedding announcement in the May 27, 2007 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Steven Lee Carr1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 4, 1957, d. May 26, 1983
FatherHenry Ford Carr6,7,1,2,4 b. February 1, 1935, d. November 19, 2008
MotherEva Christine Barnes6,7,1,2,4 b. October 19, 1935, d. December 8, 2017
     Steven Lee Carr was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 He was born on November 4, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,7,3,4,5 He died on May 26, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 25.4,7,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry Ford Carr obituary in the Nov 20, 2008 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Christine Barnes Carr obituary in the Dec 9, 2017 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  6. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Harry Ellsworth Carr1,2,3,4

M, b. November 30, 1919, d. January 21, 1971
FatherIsaac McKinley "Ken" Carr5,6,7,8,9,10,2,3 b. June 15, 1897, d. June 8, 1971
MotherElva Rebecca "Elvy" Whitenack5,6,7,8,9,10,2,3 b. October 31, 1900, d. June 3, 1990
     Harry Ellsworth Carr was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,11,12 He was born on November 30, 1919 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2,11,3,4,12 He married Mary Brady Jones on February 9, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 Harry Ellsworth Carr died on January 21, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.2,11,12

Census Records

1920Dwelling 33, District 55, Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 130, District 1, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 101, District 119-12, Roanoke, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 68, District 120-127, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1940Truck driver10
1950Truck driver13

Family

Mary Brady Jones b. April 1, 1921, d. October 4, 2015
Marriage*Harry Ellsworth Carr married Mary Brady Jones on February 9, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Carr Miller obitutary in the Oct 6, 2015 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elva Whitenack Carr obituary in the Jun 5, 1990 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vera June Carr Thomas obituary in the Nov 17, 2012 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bobbie Carr Ellis obituary in the Dec 28, 2013 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  12. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Foutz-Carr wedding announcement in the Apr 10, 1994 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Edward Carr obituary in the Aug 6, 2019 edition.

Vera June Carr1,2,3

F, b. June 21, 1922, d. November 15, 2012
FatherIsaac McKinley "Ken" Carr4,5,1,6,3,7 b. June 15, 1897, d. June 8, 1971
MotherElva Rebecca "Elvy" Whitenack4,5,1,6,3,7 b. October 31, 1900, d. June 3, 1990
     Her Social Security Number was 226-16-6446.8 Vera June Carr was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 She was born on June 21, 1922 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2,3,8 She married James William Thomas Sr. on June 7, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 As of June 7, 1941,her married name was Thomas.3 Vera June Carr died on November 15, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.1,2,8,9 She Vera June Carr Thomas, 90, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 15, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, James William Thomas; parents, Isaac McKinley Carr and Elva Whitenack Carr; brothers, Harry Elsworth Carr and M.C. Carr Jr; brothers-in-law, John Ellis Jr. and Clifton Clark; and a sister, Redell Carr Bryant. She was an employee of; K&W Cafeteria, and the Hardees at the corner of Williamson Rd. and Preston. Vera is survived by her son, James W. "Billy" Thomas Jr., sisters, Mary Carr Miller, Bobbie Carr Ellis, Elizabeth "Liz" Carr Clark; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and many friends. The family would like to express its thanks to the nurses, and staff of Berkshire Nursing and Rehab, for the love and care given to Vera. Funeral service will be held at the graveside at 11 a.m. Monday, November 19, 2012, at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Charles "Chips" Doyle will officiate. on November 17, 2012.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 130, District 1, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 101, District 119-12, Roanoke, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 26, District 120-9, Richmond, Virginia10

Occupation

1950Printing company binder10

Family

James William Thomas Sr. b. October 3, 1918, d. September 5, 1981
Marriage*Vera June Carr married James William Thomas Sr. on June 7, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 
Child
  • James William Thomas Jr.5,1,10,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vera June Carr Thomas obituary in the Nov 17, 2012 edition.
  2. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elva Whitenack Carr obituary in the Jun 5, 1990 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bobbie Carr Ellis obituary in the Dec 28, 2013 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Bobbie Beona Carr1

F, b. April 28, 1927, d. December 27, 2013
FatherIsaac McKinley "Ken" Carr2,3,4,5,6,1 b. June 15, 1897, d. June 8, 1971
MotherElva Rebecca "Elvy" Whitenack2,3,4,5,6,1 b. October 31, 1900, d. June 3, 1990
     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-3017.7 Bobbie Beona Carr was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.5,8 She was born on April 28, 1927 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,1,7 She married John Ellis Jr. on March 10, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5,1 As of March 10, 1951,her married name was Ellis.1 Bobbie Beona Carr died on December 27, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.5,8,7,1 She Bobbie Carr Ellis, 86, of Roanoke, went to be with Jesus in her heavenly home on Friday, December 27, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ellis Jr; father and mother, McKinley and Elva Carr; sisters, Redell Bryant and Vera Thomas; and brothers, Harry Carr and M.C. Carr Jr. Bobbie is survived by her sister, Elizabeth (Liz) Clark; sisters-in-law, Mary Miller and Betty Staples; brothers-in-law, Sammie Ellis and Robert Ellis; numerous nieces; and nephews; and a god-daughter, Cindy Jack. Bobbie was a member of Patterson Memorial Grace Brethren Church serving in the Children/Infant department for many years. She worked for Double Envelope Corporation and was a homemaker for many years. The celebration of the life of Bobbie C. Ellis will be held at noon, Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Oakey's North Chapel conducted by Pastor Don Eshelman. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time on Saturday at Oakey's North Chapel. The family suggest memorials be made to Alzheimer's Assoc., 3959 Electric Rd., Suite 357, Roanoke, VA 24018 or to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, PO Box 1848, Longmont, CO 80502. on December 28, 2013.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 130, District 1, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 101, District 119-12, Roanoke, Virginia6
1950Dwelling 97, District 120-33, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1950Envelope company worker9

Family

John Ellis Jr. b. June 20, 1927, d. June 7, 2011
Marriage*Bobbie Beona Carr married John Ellis Jr. on March 10, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5,1 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elva Whitenack Carr obituary in the Jun 5, 1990 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vera June Carr Thomas obituary in the Nov 17, 2012 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bobbie Carr Ellis obituary in the Dec 28, 2013 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

M. C. "Junior" Carr1,2,3

M, b. January 16, 1933, d. October 18, 1978
FatherIsaac McKinley "Ken" Carr4,5,6,2,7,8,3 b. June 15, 1897, d. June 8, 1971
MotherElva Rebecca "Elvy" Whitenack4,5,6,2,7,8,3 b. October 31, 1900, d. June 3, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 229-32-4201.9 M. C. "Junior" Carr was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,10 He was born on January 16, 1933 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,2,3,11 He married Katherine "Kathy" Josey on June 20, 1955.1,2 M. C. "Junior" Carr died on October 18, 1978 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 45.9,2,11

Census Records

1940Dwelling 101, District 119-12, Roanoke, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 97, District 120-33, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Katherine "Kathy" Josey b. February 21, 1937, d. March 28, 2008
Marriage*M. C. "Junior" Carr married Katherine "Kathy" Josey on June 20, 1955.1,2 
Children
  • Debra Rebecca "Debbie" Carr12
  • Janet Leigh Carr1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Katherine Josey Carr Mullins obituary in the Mar 30, 2008 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elva Whitenack Carr obituary in the Jun 5, 1990 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vera June Carr Thomas obituary in the Nov 17, 2012 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bobbie Carr Ellis obituary in the Dec 28, 2013 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Carr1

F, b. February 1, 1935, d. January 11, 2023
FatherIsaac McKinley "Ken" Carr2,3,4,5,6,7 b. June 15, 1897, d. June 8, 1971
MotherElva Rebecca "Elvy" Whitenack2,3,4,5,6,7 b. October 31, 1900, d. June 3, 1990
     Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Carr was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.5 She was born on February 1, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,5 She married Clifton Oral Clark on July 12, 1953.2,1,8,5 As of July 12, 1953,her married name was Clark. Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Carr died on January 11, 2023 at Virginia at age 87.5 She Elizabeth Carr "Liz" Clark born on February 1, 1935, In Roanoke, Virginia, closed her earthly eyes and awoke in the arms of Jesus late in the evening of Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the age of 87. Elizabeth graduated from Jefferson High School in 1953 where she met her beloved husband, Clifton O. Clark, who preceded her in 2006 after 52 years of marriage. Liz worked for Signet Bank as a Head Teller and retired after many dedicated years of services. Elizabeth and Clifton were lifelong members of Villa Heights Baptist Church where she started the Vacation Bible school program at the encouragement of Rev. J. Landon Maddox. Liz was a Lifetime member of the P.T.A and was very active in her children's education. Elizabeth was the proud grandmother of M.J. and Brandon whom she taught how to read. Liz was preceded in death by her parents, M.C. Carr and Elva W. Whitenack Carr; her beloved husband, Clifton O. Clark; her precious daughter, Cindy Clark; and grandson, Malcolm Clark Jack (M.J.) Liz's legacy will be carried forward by her loving son, Robert C. "Bob" "Clark and fiancée, Terry Sloan; daughter, Rebecca Dietrich and husband, Steven; grandchildren, Brandon Robert Jack, and his fiancée, Sally; great-grandchild, Cindy Clark Jack, born on December 13, 2022. Liz was a phenomenal wife, mother, and grandmother who will be remembered by all who loved her. Liz will be laid to rest in a private burial beside her loving husband, Clifton. on January 15, 2023.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 101, District 119-12, Roanoke, Virginia6
1950Dwelling 97, District 120-33, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

Clifton Oral Clark b. July 28, 1934, d. June 26, 2006
Marriage*Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Carr married Clifton Oral Clark on July 12, 1953.2,1,8,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clifton O. Clark obituary in the Jun 29, 2006 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elva Whitenack Carr obituary in the Jun 5, 1990 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vera June Carr Thomas obituary in the Nov 17, 2012 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bobbie Carr Ellis obituary in the Dec 28, 2013 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Carr Clark obituary in the Jan 15, 2023 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cynthia Elizabeth Clark obituary in Jun 6, 2020 edition.

Mary Brady Jones1

F, b. April 1, 1921, d. October 4, 2015
     Her married name was Miller.2 Mary Brady Jones was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She married Walter Raymond Miller.2,3 Mary Brady Jones was born on April 1, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 She married Harry Ellsworth Carr, son of Isaac McKinley "Ken" Carr and Elva Rebecca "Elvy" Whitenack, on February 9, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,1 As of February 9, 1944,her married name was Carr.1 Mary Brady Jones died on October 4, 2015 at Virginia at age 94.3 She Mary Carr Miller, 94, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015. She was retired from Maid Bess of Salem with 46 years of service. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husbands, Harry Ellsworth Carr and Walter R. Miller. She was a member of Forest Park Baptist Church.Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Harry E. (Eddie) and Libby Carr of Vinton; step son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Sharon Miller of Roanoke; granddaughter and husband, Laura Lee and David Griffith of Palm Coast, Fla; step granddaughter and husband, Elizabeth and Ricky Wong of Richmond; step grandson and wife, Gregory and Kim Williams of Charlotte, N.C; great-grandsons, Jacob C. Griffith and Ryan C. Griffith of Palm Coast, Fla; stepgreat-granddaughter, Stephanie Williams of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Liz Clark of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to St. Francis Service Dogs, 8232 Enon Drive, Roanoke, VA 24019.Funeral Services will be conducted at noon on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Pastor Rayshon Cobbs. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707. on October 6, 2015.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 68, District 120-127, Roanoke, Virginia5

Family 1

Walter Raymond Miller b. September 9, 1920, d. May 16, 2004
Marriage*Mary Brady Jones married Walter Raymond Miller.2,3 

Family 2

Harry Ellsworth Carr b. November 30, 1919, d. January 21, 1971
Marriage*Mary Brady Jones married Harry Ellsworth Carr, son of Isaac McKinley "Ken" Carr and Elva Rebecca "Elvy" Whitenack, on February 9, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Foutz-Carr wedding announcement in the Apr 10, 1994 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Carr Miller obitutary in the Oct 6, 2015 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Edward Carr obituary in the Aug 6, 2019 edition.