Clarence William McNeil1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 21, 1910, d. August 14, 1979
FatherThomas H. Benton McNeil7,8,9,10,3,5 b. May 29, 1873, d. March 30, 1959
MotherOzella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge11,8,9,10,3,5 b. January 28, 1878, d. November 9, 1967
     Clarence William McNeil was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.12,13,14,5 His Social Security Number was 223-24-1649.15 He was born on October 21, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12,8,13,14,15,2,3,5,6 He married Maye Fern Clower, daughter of William Letcher Clower and Luanna Annie Iddings, on September 4, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,3,4,5 Clarence William McNeil died on August 14, 1979 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 68.12,13,14,2,3,4,5 He Clarence William McNeil, age 68, died in a Montgomery County hospital Tuesday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maye Clowers McNeil, Pilot; one daughter, Mrs. Donna Flinchum, Pilot; two sons, Wendell C. McNeil, Winston McNeil, both of Check; five brothers, Minor McNeil, Paul McNeil, Johnny McNeil, all of Check; Theodore McNeil, Thaxton; Jim McNeil, Hopewell; three sisters, Mrs. Lelia Walton, Salem; Mrs. Mary Epperly, Christiansburg; Mrs. Rachel Vest, Salem; four grandchildren. on August 15, 1979.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 52, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1940Farmer16

Family

Maye Fern Clower b. May 11, 1914, d. May 29, 2005
Marriage*Clarence William McNeil married Maye Fern Clower, daughter of William Letcher Clower and Luanna Annie Iddings, on September 4, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Fern Clower McNeil obituary in the May 30, 2005 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Clarence William McNeil.
  3. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence William McNeil obituary in the Aug 15, 1979 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [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.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Thomas Benton McNeil.
  8. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Flora Aldridge McNeil obituary in an undated edition.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thomas Benton McNeil obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Florence Aldridge McNeil.
  12. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  13. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  14. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wendell Clarence McNeil obituary in the Jan 4, 2024 edition.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Donna I. Flinchum obituary.
  20. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Thomas H. Benton McNeil1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 29, 1873, d. March 30, 1959
FatherJames Ireson McNeil2,4,5 b. May 31, 1822, d. March 9, 1904
MotherLydia Smith2,4,5 b. December 25, 1827, d. July 7, 1883
     Thomas H. Benton McNeil CHECK, March 30 - Thomas Benton McNeil, 85, died today in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Florence Aldridge McNeil, six sons, Paul McNeil, Clarence McNeil, Johnnie McNeil and Minor McNeil, all of Check; Theodore McNeil, Roanoke; and James R. McNeil, Hopewell; three daughters, Mrs. H. E. Walton and Mrs. W. W. Vest, both of Salem; and Mrs. E. W. Epperly, Christiansburg; 33 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Simpson's Mission Church. Burial will be in the family cemetery.3 He was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,3 He was born on May 29, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2,7,5 He married Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge, daughter of Samuel Henry Aldredge and Vina Jane Walters, on July 12, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,8,3,4,5 Thomas H. Benton McNeil died on March 30, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.1,6,3,5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge b. January 28, 1878, d. November 9, 1967
Marriage*Thomas H. Benton McNeil married Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge, daughter of Samuel Henry Aldredge and Vina Jane Walters, on July 12, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,8,3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Thomas Benton McNeil.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thomas Benton McNeil obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  6. [S210] Maynard McNeil, McNeil Cemetery.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Flora Aldridge McNeil obituary in an undated edition.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary McNeil Epperly obituary in the Apr 27, 1996 edition.
  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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge1,2,3

F, b. January 28, 1878, d. November 9, 1967
FatherSamuel Henry Aldredge1,2 b. August 30, 1853, d. November 26, 1927
MotherVina Jane Walters1,2 b. June 10, 1853, d. January 9, 1929
     Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,6 She CHECK - Florence Aldridge McNeil, 89, widow of Thomas B. McNeil, died Thursday, in a Roanoke hospital. Survivinig are six sons, Minor McNeil, Clarence McNeil, Paul McNeil, Johnnie McNeil, Check, J. R. McNeil, Hopewell, Theodore McNeil, Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. H. E, Walton, Mrs. Ward. W. Vest, Salem, Mrs. Elvin W. Epperly, Christiansburg; three brothers, Carl Aldridge, Bedford, Herman Aldridge, Thaxton, T. Ferrell Aldridge, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Hylton, Miss Belva Aldridge, Check. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Piedmont Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial in the McNeil cemetery. The body will be taken from the Maberry Funeral Home to the residence at 3 p.m. Friday.6 She was born on January 28, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,3 She married Thomas H. Benton McNeil, son of James Ireson McNeil and Lydia Smith, on July 12, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,6,8,2,3 As of July 12, 1894,her married name was McNeil. Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge died on November 9, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.4,5,6,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Thomas H. Benton McNeil b. May 29, 1873, d. March 30, 1959
Marriage*Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge married Thomas H. Benton McNeil, son of James Ireson McNeil and Lydia Smith, on July 12, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,6,8,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Florence Aldridge McNeil.
  5. [S210] Maynard McNeil, McNeil Cemetery.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Flora Aldridge McNeil obituary in an undated edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Thomas Benton McNeil.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thomas Benton McNeil obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary McNeil Epperly obituary in the Apr 27, 1996 edition.
  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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Wendell Clarence McNeil1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 24, 1938, d. January 1, 2024
FatherClarence William McNeil2,7,8,3,9,4,6,10,11 b. October 21, 1910, d. August 14, 1979
MotherMaye Fern Clower2,7,8,3,9,4,6,10,11 b. May 11, 1914, d. May 29, 2005
     Wendell Clarence McNeil was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on November 24, 1938 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,4,5 He married Mary Christine Alderman on September 11, 1964 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,3,4,6 Wendell Clarence McNeil died on January 1, 2024 at Virginia at age 85.4 He Wendell Clarence McNeil was called home to his heavenly Father on Monday, January 1, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born in the Terry's Fork area of Floyd County, VA on November 24, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Maye McNeil of Check, and sister Donna McNeil Flinchum of Pilot. Wendell spent the entirety of his life in Floyd County. He graduated from Check High School in 1957. He worked as a furniture upholsterer at Rowe Furniture for 52 years. Wendell was never much for being idle. He preferred being outdoors, whether it was tending to his small herd of cattle, mowing up and down his land, working in the garden, or tinkering with a multitude of projects in his building. Wendell also enjoyed attending car races, as he always enjoyed fast cars, particularly Chevrolets. Above all else, Wendell was a God-fearing man who was dedicated to his church, Piedmont Pentecostal Holiness Church in Shawsville where he attended his entire life along with Piedmont Camp Meeting each summer. He prayed daily for his family, friends and our country. In recent years, he also attended Huffville Church in Pilot. Wendell loved and cared deeply for his family, and was happy as long as he was with them. Wendell is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary Christine McNeil, whom he married on September 11, 1964. Christine was the love of his life who made him biscuits, gravy, and cornbread whenever he wanted them; daughter Tammy McNeil Sapp (Greg), brother Winston McNeil (Roxanne), and granddaughters Lauren Sapp and Kelsey Sapp Miller (Stetson). He is also survived by his close friend Mark Shank, as well as many other loved ones and extended family members. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery in Check, VA. on January 4, 2024.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 52, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Mary Christine Alderman
Marriage*Wendell Clarence McNeil married Mary Christine Alderman on September 11, 1964 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,3,4,6 
Child
  • Tammy Michelle McNeil1,2,7,3,4

Citations

  1. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Fern Clower McNeil obituary in the May 30, 2005 edition.
  3. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wendell Clarence McNeil obituary in the Jan 4, 2024 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Clarence William McNeil.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence William McNeil obituary in the Aug 15, 1979 edition.
  11. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Donna I. Flinchum obituary.

Donna Jean McNeil1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 4, 1940, d. March 4, 2020
FatherClarence William McNeil1,2,3,6,4,7,8,9 b. October 21, 1910, d. August 14, 1979
MotherMaye Fern Clower1,2,3,6,4,7,8,9 b. May 11, 1914, d. May 29, 2005
     Donna Jean McNeil Donna I. Flinchum, 79, of Pilot, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence William and May Fern Clower McNeil; and her husband, Jessie Ross Flinchum, Jr. Donna is survived by her sons, William Ross Flinchum & wife Judy and Jeffery Flinchum; brothers & their wives, Winston & Roxanne McNeil, Wendell & Christine McNeil; sister-in-law, Shirley Flinchum Hodge; brother-in-law & wife, Eugene & Nancy Flinchum; as well as several nieces and nephews. Donna enjoyed quilting, working puzzles, and cats. She loved going out to eat with her family as well as dining at Hardee’s. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.9 She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9 She was born on June 4, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5 She married Jessie Ross Flinchum Jr. on November 29, 1958 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,9 As of November 29, 1958,her married name was Flinchum. Donna Jean McNeil died on March 4, 2020 at Virginia at age 79.9

Family

Jessie Ross Flinchum Jr. b. October 9, 1931, d. July 17, 2011
Marriage*She married Jessie Ross Flinchum Jr. on November 29, 1958 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,9 
Children
  • William Ross "Billy" Flinchum2,3,10,9
  • Jeffery Lynn Flinchum2,3,10,9

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Fern Clower McNeil obituary in the May 30, 2005 edition.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Clarence William McNeil.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wendell Clarence McNeil obituary in the Jan 4, 2024 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence William McNeil obituary in the Aug 15, 1979 edition.
  9. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Donna I. Flinchum obituary.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jessie R. Flinchum, Jr. obituary in the Jul 19, 2011 edition.

Jessie Ross Flinchum Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 9, 1931, d. July 17, 2011
     Jessie Ross Flinchum Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on October 9, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6,2 He married Donna Jean McNeil, daughter of Clarence William McNeil and Maye Fern Clower, on November 29, 1958 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,8,5 Jessie Ross Flinchum Jr. died on July 17, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.6,2,3 He Jessie R. Flinchum Jr., 79, of Pilot, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 17, 2011, with his family by his side. He was born on October 9, 1931. He was preceded in death by his father, Jess Flinchum ; mother, Charity R. Flinchum; five brothers; and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Donna M. Flinchum; son, Billy and wife, Judy, of Christiansburg; son, Jeffery Flinchum, of Pilot; sister, Shirley and husband, Sidney Hodge, of Christiansburg; brother, Eugene and wife, Nancy Flinchum, of Pilot; and several nieces and nephews. He attended the Harbor of Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church and was a lifelong resident of Pilot. He was a carpenter by trade and retired from Virginia Tech in July of 1955. Thank you to Dr. Choubey and the nurses and staff in the PCU at NRV Medical Center. A big thank you to Dr. Leslie Badillo and his nurse, Angie, for their care over the past several years. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on July 19, 2011.2

Occupation

1958Blue Ridge Overall factory laborer1

Family

Donna Jean McNeil b. June 4, 1940, d. March 4, 2020
Marriage*Jessie Ross Flinchum Jr. married Donna Jean McNeil, daughter of Clarence William McNeil and Maye Fern Clower, on November 29, 1958 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,8,5 
Children
  • William Ross "Billy" Flinchum7,8,2,5
  • Jeffery Lynn Flinchum7,8,2,5

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jessie R. Flinchum, Jr. obituary in the Jul 19, 2011 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery 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&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  5. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Donna I. Flinchum obituary.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Fern Clower McNeil obituary in the May 30, 2005 edition.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

James Earl Graham1

M, b. March 28, 1920, d. April 5, 1988
FatherWilliam Wickham "Willie" Graham2,1 b. December 1, 1881, d. August 15, 1959
MotherLula May McDonald2,1 b. 1884, d. January 17, 1955
     James Earl Graham was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 719-14-0922.3 He was born on March 28, 1920 at Virginia; His Gravestone has a birth date of Mar 29, 1920.3,4,1 He married Hazel Lutshia Clower, daughter of William Letcher Clower and Luanna Annie Iddings, on November 12, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,5 James Earl Graham died on April 5, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.3,4,1

Family

Hazel Lutshia Clower b. March 3, 1918, d. January 16, 2010
Marriage*He married Hazel Lutshia Clower, daughter of William Letcher Clower and Luanna Annie Iddings, on November 12, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,5 
Children
  • Linda Graham4,5
  • Brenda Graham4,5
  • James Reginal "Reggie" Graham4,5,6
  • Teresa Graham4,5

Citations

  1. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Clower Graham obituary in the Jan 18, 2010 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ellen Ward Mitchell1,2,3

F, b. August 27, 1950, d. February 17, 2021
     Ellen Ward Mitchell was born on August 27, 1950 at Virginia.3 She married James Reginal "Reggie" Graham, son of James Earl Graham and Hazel Lutshia Clower, on May 26, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 As of May 26, 1972,her married name was Graham.3 Ellen Ward Mitchell died on February 17, 2021 at Virginia at age 70.2 She Ellen Mitchell Graham, at a vibrant and young 70 years, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 due to Covid-19 complications. Ellen was known and loved as a devoted Christ follower, wife, mother, grandmother, and even great-grandmother. She is known as "Ellen" to most, "Mom" to a few, and Granna Ri ("Ri" pronounced "rye") to many. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Reggie Graham. She was endlessly in love with him throughout their lives together. Spending time with him on day trips and while traveling was her favorite thing to do. Her love language was definitely quality time and there was no one that she would rather spend her time with than him. She is also survived by her mother, Joyce Mitchell, and her three brothers and their spouses, Lynn and Kathy Mitchell, Jerry and Karen Mitchell, and David and Renee Mitchell. Her father, Marvin Mitchell, passed two weeks before her. Also left behind on this earth are her three children and their spouses, Kristen Gibson (and husband, Steve), Scott Graham (and wife, Amanda), and Philip Graham (and wife, Marie); as well as sixteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Ellen (Mom) was a strong, but behind the scenes, backbone of her family. She was content to let others take the spotlight. Her quiet, yet supportive demeanor was a perfect complement to Reggie's (Dad's) frequent "shenanigans"; it was in these times that her smile and laughter often became so pronounced. She was willing to do whatever it took to support her husband and our family in work and play. She was truly a silent rock and helper to Reggie. From homemaking, to his much-needed grammar help in his work documents, she was an enormous, but quiet, part of their duo, who was content to work in the background and let others take much of the credit. She was selfless and giving—the epitome of the caring nurturer of the family. Ellen loved her family and would have done anything for us. She was known for pulling her family together in holiday gatherings, and prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the kids/grandkids enjoyed many game nights together. Whether it be Balderdash, Taboo, or Scattergories, her presence brought the family together. It is largely due to her love and hospitality for her kids that so many special family memories, and endless laughs, were made. One of her favorite things to do was travel with her husband and close friends. Many of these friendships have been dear to her heart for many, many years, she was a faithful and steadfast friend to those who were fortunate enough to know her. She strived to make her home feel like a home, she was a fabulous decorator with a country/rustic influence, and she prided herself on trying to take meticulous care of her home. She loved decorating for holidays, especially Christmas. Other enjoyable activities for her included baking, watching Hallmark movies, playing online word games with best friends, and yearly manager's meetings for her husband's employment, where she cultivated truly special friendships with other managers' wives. Above all else, she lived by her favorite verse, marked in pink highlighter in her Bible: "The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble" (Psalm 37:39). She was a longstanding member at Parkway Wesleyan Church. During those years, she served on the office staff on two separate occasions. We love you, Mom. We are heartbroken that you are not with us here, but eternally grateful that you will never know pain and sadness again. We can smile and have peace in that. on February 21, 2021.2

Family

James Reginal "Reggie" Graham
Marriage*She married James Reginal "Reggie" Graham, son of James Earl Graham and Hazel Lutshia Clower, on May 26, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Kristen Marie Graham1,2,3
  • James Scott Graham1,2
  • Phillip Graham1,2

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellen Mitchell Graham obituary in the Feb 21, 2021 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Don Eanes1,2,3,4

M, b. February 26, 1920, d. February 5, 1992
FatherWilmer Morris Eanes5 b. March 10, 1892, d. September 12, 1976
MotherFlossie Edith Pauley5 b. January 9, 1903, d. August 24, 1961
     Don Eanes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,4 His Social Security Number was 227-12-3582.7 He was born on February 26, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,5,2 He married Evelyn June Clower, daughter of William Letcher Clower and Luanna Annie Iddings, on September 25, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,1,8 Don Eanes died on February 5, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.7,6,3 He Don Eanes, age 71 of Salem, died Wednesday. He was retired from the Norfolk & Southern Railway. He is survived by two brothers and two sisters and a cousin, Pete Eanes of Salem. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 7, at 10:00 a.m. at the Salem Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Paul Braisted and the Rev. Dale Reynolds officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel. on February 6, 1992.6

Occupation

1943N & W Railroad worker5

Family

Evelyn June Clower b. June 2, 1920, d. October 3, 1987
Marriage*Don Eanes married Evelyn June Clower, daughter of William Letcher Clower and Luanna Annie Iddings, on September 25, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,1,8 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [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&
  5. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Don Eanes obituary in the Feb 6, 1992 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentifed funeral home pamphlet for Evelyn June Eanes.

Charlotte Della "Dellie" Iddings1,2

F, b. July 10, 1883, d. February 21, 1975
FatherJames William Iddings2,1,3 b. August 12, 1857, d. June 10, 1940
MotherLutishia "Letitia" "Tishia" "Littua" Shockey1,2,3 b. August 7, 1854, d. March 7, 1917
     Charlotte Della "Dellie" Iddings was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,2 She was born on July 10, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,2 She married Joseph Landon Clower, son of James B. Clower and Cerena Jane "Rena" Hale, in 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of 1901,her married name was Clower. Charlotte Della "Dellie" Iddings died on February 21, 1975 at age 91.4,2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 212, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 133, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 44, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 127, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 97, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Joseph Landon Clower b. March 8, 1878, d. May 4, 1958
Marriage*Charlotte Della "Dellie" Iddings married Joseph Landon Clower, son of James B. Clower and Cerena Jane "Rena" Hale, in 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child

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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Arrah Eldridge Iddings1

F, b. June 28, 1893, d. November 20, 1966
FatherJames William Iddings2,1,3,4 b. August 12, 1857, d. June 10, 1940
MotherLutishia "Letitia" "Tishia" "Littua" Shockey2,1,3,4 b. August 7, 1854, d. March 7, 1917
     Arrah Eldridge Iddings was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 She was born on June 28, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,2,1 She married Ernest Lee Poage, son of Samuel Crawford Poage and Celia Exona Earles, on September 21, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,1 As of September 21, 1911,her married name was Poage. Arrah Eldridge Iddings died on November 20, 1966 at age 73.5,6,1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 212, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 74, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 131, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 80, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 79, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Ernest Lee Poage b. November 6, 1892, d. November 29, 1953
Marriage*Arrah Eldridge Iddings married Ernest Lee Poage, son of Samuel Crawford Poage and Celia Exona Earles, on September 21, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Frances Mae "Fannie" Iddings1,2

F, b. April 23, 1896, d. April 19, 1978
FatherJames William Iddings1,2,3,4,5,6 b. August 12, 1857, d. June 10, 1940
MotherLutishia "Letitia" "Tishia" "Littua" Shockey1,2,3,4,6 b. August 7, 1854, d. March 7, 1917
     Frances Mae "Fannie" Iddings was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,2,6 She was born on April 23, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,7,9,1,6 She married Harley Everette "Harlie" Roop, son of Robert J. Roop and Tabitha Odell "Bitha" Wilson, on July 28, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 As of July 28, 1920,her married name was Roop. Frances Mae "Fannie" Iddings died on April 19, 1978 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 81.7,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 212, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 74, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 130, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 131, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 94, District 28-47, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Family

Harley Everette "Harlie" Roop b. September 18, 1892, d. July 19, 1951
Marriage*Frances Mae "Fannie" Iddings married Harley Everette "Harlie" Roop, son of Robert J. Roop and Tabitha Odell "Bitha" Wilson, on July 28, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 
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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneada M. Roop obituary in the Dec 28, 2001 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Roop Williams obituary in the Mar 10, 2006 edition.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harley Everett Roop obituary in the Jul 20, 1951 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Joseph Landon Clower1,2

M, b. March 8, 1878, d. May 4, 1958
FatherJames B. Clower1,2 b. December 12, 1850, d. May 26, 1929
MotherCerena Jane "Rena" Hale2,1 b. October 8, 1853, d. June 12, 1936
     Joseph Landon Clower was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1 He was born on March 8, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 He married Charlotte Della "Dellie" Iddings, daughter of James William Iddings and Lutishia "Letitia" "Tishia" "Littua" Shockey, in 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Joseph Landon Clower died on May 4, 1958 at age 80.3,1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 133, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 44, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 127, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 97, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1910Farmer6
1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Charlotte Della "Dellie" Iddings b. July 10, 1883, d. February 21, 1975
Marriage*Joseph Landon Clower married Charlotte Della "Dellie" Iddings, daughter of James William Iddings and Lutishia "Letitia" "Tishia" "Littua" Shockey, in 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elliott Daryl Clower1,2

M, b. July 2, 1908, d. October 14, 1989
FatherJoseph Landon Clower2,3,4,5 b. March 8, 1878, d. May 4, 1958
MotherCharlotte Della "Dellie" Iddings2,3,4,5 b. July 10, 1883, d. February 21, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 231-18-5924.6 Elliott Daryl Clower married Ressie Hungate.1,2 Elliott Daryl Clower was born on July 2, 1908 at Virginia.1,2,6 He died on October 14, 1989 at age 81.1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 133, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 44, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 127, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 98, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Farm laborer5
1940Truck driver7

Family

Ressie Hungate b. October 6, 1906, d. March 11, 1982
Marriage*Elliott Daryl Clower married Ressie Hungate.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ressie Hungate1,2

F, b. October 6, 1906, d. March 11, 1982
     Ressie Hungate married Elliott Daryl Clower, son of Joseph Landon Clower and Charlotte Della "Dellie" Iddings.1,2 Her Social Security Number was 231-42-1171.3 Her married name was Clower. Ressie Hungate was born on October 6, 1906 at Virginia.1,2,3 She died on March 11, 1982 at age 75.1,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 98, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Elliott Daryl Clower b. July 2, 1908, d. October 14, 1989
Marriage*Ressie Hungate married Elliott Daryl Clower, son of Joseph Landon Clower and Charlotte Della "Dellie" Iddings.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.