Henry Marshall Davis1,2,3,4,5,6,7
M, b. September 11, 1919, d. May 9, 1990
His Social Security Number was 230-09-4056.8 Henry Marshall Davis was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,4 He was born on September 11, 1919 at Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.8,3,6,7,9 He married Belva Carmen "Velva" Conner, daughter of Jasper Conner and Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bowles, on September 5, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,11,3 Henry Marshall Davis died on May 9, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.1,6 He Henry Marshall Davis, age 70, of Roanoke, died May 9, 1990 in a Salem hospital. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Velva C. Davis, Roanoke; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Rayford M. Davis, Clinton J. and Dinia Davis, all of Roanoke; three sisters, Elsie Arnold, Alta Vista; Maude Cain, Danville; Lottie Daniel, Hurt, Va; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, Randel W. and Elaine Harris, Roanoke; Allen L. and Donna Harris, Vinton; Steve R. and Sally Harris; Maurice E. Harris, Roanoke; seven stepgrandchildren. Interment will follow in the Head of the River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Check, Va. on May 10, 1990.1,8
Family | Belva Carmen "Velva" Conner b. March 26, 1925, d. September 16, 2008 |
Marriage* | He married Belva Carmen "Velva" Conner, daughter of Jasper Conner and Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bowles, on September 5, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,11,3 |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry Marshall Davis obituary in the May 10, 1990 edition.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
- [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.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Velva Carmen Davis obituary in the Sep 18, 2008 edition.
Shelby Jean Conner1,2,3,4,5,6
F, b. September 24, 1937, d. July 1, 2018
Father | Benton Ely/Eli "Brinton" Conner1,2,3,4,6 b. October 27, 1912, d. July 30, 1978 |
Mother | Vivian Elizabeth "Pat" Ferris1,2,3,7,4,6 b. July 31, 1916, d. January 31, 2014 |
Shelby Jean Conner was born on September 24, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 As of July 23, 1954,her married name was Mowles.4 She married Fredrick Ray "Fred" Mowles on July 23, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,8,3,4,6 Shelby Jean Conner died on July 1, 2018 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.6 She Shelby Jean Conner Mowles, 80, of Roanoke, Va. passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 at her home peacefully. Shelby was preceded by her husband of 63 years, Fred R. Mowles; her parents Brinton and Vivian (Pat) Conner; and her son Douglas W. Mowles. Shelby is survived by her children, David L. Mowles and wife, Linda, Donald R. Mowles and wife, Cathy, and Dannette M. Reedy and husband, Timothy; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in which she cherished and loved deeply. Family requests in lieu of flowers, please make a donation the Kindred Hospice, 1318 Plantation Road, Roanoke, Va. 24012 in Shelby's memory. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Simpson Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until service time Tuesday, at the funeral home. on July 3, 2018.6
Family | Fredrick Ray "Fred" Mowles b. April 22, 1934, d. August 17, 2017 |
Marriage* | Shelby Jean Conner married Fredrick Ray "Fred" Mowles on July 23, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,8,3,4,6 |
Children |
Citations
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vivian Ferris Conner obituary in the Feb 1, 2014 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shelby Jean Conner Mowles obituary in the Jul 3, 2018 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Douglas Wayne Mowles obituary in the Mar 21, 2014 edition.
- [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
- [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From from Fred Ray Mowles obituary.
Fredrick Ray "Fred" Mowles1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. April 22, 1934, d. August 17, 2017
Fredrick Ray "Fred" Mowles Fred R. Mowles, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. Fred was an avid golfer, an employee at Utility Line Equipment, and a long time crew chief for a local race team. Fred was preceded in death by his parents Lewis and Aldine Mowles; brothers Robert, Samuel, and Curtis Mowles, and son Douglas W. Mowles. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Shelby Mowles; children, David L. Mowles and wife Linda, Donald R. Mowles and wife Cathy, and Dannette Reedy and husband Timothy; 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 20, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home Chapel. A service will follow at 4 p.m. with Rev. Horace Light officiating. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to a charity of your choice in Fred’s name.5 He was born on April 22, 1934 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,6 He married Shelby Jean Conner, daughter of Benton Ely/Eli "Brinton" Conner and Vivian Elizabeth "Pat" Ferris, on July 23, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,7 Fredrick Ray "Fred" Mowles died on August 17, 2017 at Virginia at age 83.5
Family | Shelby Jean Conner b. September 24, 1937, d. July 1, 2018 |
Marriage* | He married Shelby Jean Conner, daughter of Benton Ely/Eli "Brinton" Conner and Vivian Elizabeth "Pat" Ferris, on July 23, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,7 |
Children |
Citations
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vivian Ferris Conner obituary in the Feb 1, 2014 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From from Fred Ray Mowles obituary.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shelby Jean Conner Mowles obituary in the Jul 3, 2018 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Douglas Wayne Mowles obituary in the Mar 21, 2014 edition.
Douglas Wayne "Doug" Mowles1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. December 2, 1959, d. March 20, 2014
Father | Fredrick Ray "Fred" Mowles1,2,3,4,7,8 b. April 22, 1934, d. August 17, 2017 |
Mother | Shelby Jean Conner1,2,3,4,7,8 b. September 24, 1937, d. July 1, 2018 |
Douglas Wayne "Doug" Mowles was born on December 2, 1959 at Florida.4 He married Elizabeth Breslin Fletcher on October 20, 1984 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 Douglas Wayne "Doug" Mowles and Elizabeth Breslin Fletcher were divorced on April 1, 1999 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Douglas Wayne "Doug" Mowles married Karen Sue Akers on May 8, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 Douglas Wayne "Doug" Mowles died on March 20, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.3,5 He Douglas Wayne (Doug) Mowles, 54, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was recently preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Vivian Pat "Granny" Conner. Surviving are his wife, Karen Akers Mowles; children, Daniel B. Mowles and wife Pinar of New York, New York; Douglas Andrew Mowles, Amanda Elizabeth Mowles both of Roanoke; Megan Nicole Rock of Salem; grandchild, James Gunner Ruscigno; father and mother, Fred and Shelby Mowles of Roanoke; brothers, David L. Mowles and wife Linda of Star, Arkansas; Donald R. (Don) Mowles and wife Cathy of Salem; sister, Dannette M. Reedy and husband Tim of Roanoke; and numerous aunts uncles nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to a charity of the donor's choice. A celebration of Doug's life will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until service time. on March 21, 2014.3
Family 1 | Elizabeth Breslin Fletcher |
Marriage* | He married Elizabeth Breslin Fletcher on October 20, 1984 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 |
Divorce* | Douglas Wayne "Doug" Mowles and Elizabeth Breslin Fletcher were divorced on April 1, 1999 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 |
Children |
Family 2 | Karen Sue Akers |
Marriage* | Douglas Wayne "Doug" Mowles married Karen Sue Akers on May 8, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 |
Citations
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vivian Ferris Conner obituary in the Feb 1, 2014 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Douglas Wayne Mowles obituary in the Mar 21, 2014 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From from Fred Ray Mowles obituary.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shelby Jean Conner Mowles obituary in the Jul 3, 2018 edition.