Mary Mattie Smith1,2,3

F, b. August 9, 1906, d. April, 1979
FatherJ. Kyle Smith3,4 b. 1866, d. 1946
MotherSenaus Epperly3,4 b. circa 1867
     Mary Mattie Smith was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 She FLOYD - Mrs. Mary Mattie Aldridge, age 72, died Sunday in a Roanoke hospital. She is surviverd by her husband, V. D. (Slim) Aldridge, Floyd; three sons, Harry Aldridge, Christiansburg; Bobby Aldridge, Roanoke; E. L. (Billy) Aldridge, Tarboro, N.C; nine grandchildren. Funeral will be a 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Little River Baptist Church with Rev. Berlin Joyce officiating. Burial will be at the Jacksonville Cemetery.2 Her Social Security Number was 227-60-9259.6 She was born on August 9, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6 She married Velmer Dewey "Slim" Aldridge, son of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on April 5, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 As of April 5, 1933,her married name was Aldridge. Mary Mattie Smith died in April, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.2,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 11, Enumeration District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Velmer Dewey "Slim" Aldridge b. April 26, 1910, d. February 26, 1983
Marriage*Mary Mattie Smith married Velmer Dewey "Slim" Aldridge, son of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on April 5, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Oliver Aldridge obituary in the Jan 22, 1998 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Mattie Aldridge obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bobby Ray Aldridge obituary in the Jan 18, 2016 edition.

Wellington Arlington "Willie" Aldridge1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 26, 1918, d. October 31, 2006
FatherGeorge Wellington Aldridge1,6,7,2,8,9,10,4 b. May 1, 1876, d. July 7, 1935
MotherArtie Florence Hale1,6,11,7,2,8,9,10,12,4 b. March 21, 1884, d. December 29, 1969
     Wellington Arlington "Willie" Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,13 He was born on October 26, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Oct 26, 1918.2,13,4 He married Eva Charlene Willis, daughter of General Magruder Willis and Nellie Ray Boyd, on June 25, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,13,14 Wellington Arlington "Willie" Aldridge died on October 31, 2006 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.3,13,5 He Willie Arlington Aldridge, 88, of Pilot, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006. He was a member of Havens Chapel United Methodist Church. He retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation. Willie loved being a farmer. He was preceded in death by is brothers, Rex Aldridge, Velmer (Slim) Aldridge, Garland (Square) Aldridge and Lewis Aldridge; sisters, Valry Conner, Garthie Conner, Laura Hart, Ercell Willis. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eva Aldridge; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Kenneth Bare, Roanoke; two sons and daughter-in-law, Earl and Cathy Aldridge, Roanoke, Bill Aldridge, Pilot; four grandchildren, Tim Bare, Roanoke, Kimberly Wallace and spouse Terry, Roanoke, Chad Aldridge, Pilot, Landon Aldridge, Richmond; brother and sister-in-law, Bure and Virginia Aldridge, Roanoke; two sisters, Gladys Perdue, Copper Hill, Versie Hall, Tennessee. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 3, 2006 at Havens Chapel United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. on Thursday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers would be appreciated, however those wishing may make donations to Havens Chapel United Methodist Church. The family would like to say thank you to the staff of Skyline Manor Nursing Home for their wonderful care of Willie and thanks to the neighbors of the Terrys Fork Community for their help. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on November 2, 2006.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 60, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 21, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 21, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Farmer12

Family

Eva Charlene Willis b. January 19, 1926, d. January 26, 2024
Marriage*Wellington Arlington "Willie" Aldridge married Eva Charlene Willis, daughter of General Magruder Willis and Nellie Ray Boyd, on June 25, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,13,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willie Arlington Aldridge obituary in the Nov 2, 2006 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ercell Aldridge Willis obituary in the Feb 11, 2005 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garthie Aldridge Conner obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Artie Hale Aldridge obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  14. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Eva C. Aldridge obituary.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earl Aldridge obituary in the May 7, 2018 edition.
  16. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the William Aldridge obituary.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Eva Charlene Willis1,2,3,4

F, b. January 19, 1926, d. January 26, 2024
FatherGeneral Magruder Willis5,6,2,1,7,8,9,10,11,4 b. May 13, 1894, d. August 30, 1975
MotherNellie Ray Boyd5,6,1,2,7,8,9,10,11,4 b. November 13, 1899, d. September 3, 1995
     Eva Charlene Willis Eva C. Aldridge, Jan 19, 1926 - Jan 26, 2024. Eva C. Aldridge, 98, of Floyd, passed away Friday January 26, 2024. She was a member of Havens Chapel United Methodist Church, She loved life and enjoyed family events. She was preceded in death by her husband: Willie Aldridge; sons: Bill Aldridge, Earl Aldridge; son-in-law: Kenneth Bare and 8 brothers and sisters. Survived by daughter: Joyce Bare; daughter-in-law: Cathy G. Aldridge; grandchildren: Timothy Bare, Kimberly Wallace (Terry), Chad Aldridge (Tiffany), Landon Aldridge (Elizabeth); great grandchildren: Megan Aldridge, Grace Aldridge, Madeline Aldridge, and Reagan Aldridge; one brother: Marvin Willis; numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery.12 She was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.12 She was born on January 19, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,13,3,12 She married Wellington Arlington "Willie" Aldridge, son of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on June 25, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,13,12 As of June 25, 1940,her married name was Aldridge. Eva Charlene Willis died on January 26, 2024 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 98.12

Census Records

1930Dwelling 77, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 15, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Wellington Arlington "Willie" Aldridge b. October 26, 1918, d. October 31, 2006
Marriage*Eva Charlene Willis married Wellington Arlington "Willie" Aldridge, son of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on June 25, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,13,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Willis Pacetti obituary in the Aug 26, 1966 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Boyd Willis obituary in the Sep 4, 1995 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the G. Magruder Willis obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Mae Willis Mitchell obituary in the Mar 5, 2006 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oscar B. Willis obituary in the Nov 10, 2008 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Willis Aldridge obituary in the Apr 24, 2013 edition.
  12. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Eva C. Aldridge obituary.
  13. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willie Arlington Aldridge obituary in the Nov 2, 2006 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earl Aldridge obituary in the May 7, 2018 edition.
  16. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the William Aldridge obituary.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Bure Comrade Aldridge1,2,3,4

M, b. March 12, 1921, d. November 13, 2009
FatherGeorge Wellington Aldridge1,5,6,7,8 b. May 1, 1876, d. July 7, 1935
MotherArtie Florence Hale1,5,9,6,7,8 b. March 21, 1884, d. December 29, 1969
     His Social Security Number was 223-14-0730.10 Bure Comrade Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,11 He was born on March 12, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,3,12,10 He married Virginia Frances Willis, daughter of General Magruder Willis and Nellie Ray Boyd, on December 23, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,8,13 Bure Comrade Aldridge died on November 13, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.8,11,10,4 He Bure C. Aldridge, 88, of Roanoke, and formerly of Check, Va., passed into the arms of his Lord and Saviour surrounded by his loving family on Friday November, 13, 2009. Bure was a building contractor, working with many local builders, and also had a successful partnership with his son, Charles. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Artie H. Aldridge, brothers, Rex, Velmer, Garland, Willie and Lewis, and sisters, Valary, Lura, Garthie, Ercell, and Versie, son-in-law, George Woolridge, daughter-in-law, Martha Lee Aldridge, numerous nieces and nephews, and a grandson-in-law, Richard Garman. He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Willis Aldridge, whom he married on December 23, 1939; his children and their spouses, Mary Woolridge, Sheldon Aldridge, Dennis and Margaret Aldridge, Charles and Peggy Aldridge, Nelda and Barry Wray, Shirley Aldridge, Donna and Claude Hall; grandchildren, Debbie, Darrell, Dreama, Ricky, Ronnie, Sissy, Richard, Fred, Charlie, Sheila, Travis, Joe, Brad, Chris, Beth, and Gary; 28 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren; one sister, Gladys Perdue; and one sister-in-law, Eva Aldridge. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice and Richfield Retirement Center for the special care and kindness during his illness. on November 14, 2009.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 21, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 91, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1940Farmer14

Family

Virginia Frances Willis b. May 4, 1919, d. April 22, 2013
Marriage*Bure Comrade Aldridge married Virginia Frances Willis, daughter of General Magruder Willis and Nellie Ray Boyd, on December 23, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,8,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [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.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ercell Aldridge Willis obituary in the Feb 11, 2005 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garthie Aldridge Conner obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Artie Hale Aldridge obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Willis Aldridge obituary in the Apr 24, 2013 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Bure Aldridge, Sr. obituary in the Dec 14, 2017 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sheldon David Aldridge obituary in the Dec 21, 2017 edition.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Virginia Frances Willis1,2,3

F, b. May 4, 1919, d. April 22, 2013
FatherGeneral Magruder Willis4,1,5,2,6,7,8,9,10,11,3 b. May 13, 1894, d. August 30, 1975
MotherNellie Ray Boyd4,1,5,2,6,7,8,9,10,11,3 b. November 13, 1899, d. September 3, 1995
     Virginia Frances Willis was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,12 Her Social Security Number was 231-74-9994.13 She was born on May 4, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,12,13,3 She married Bure Comrade Aldridge, son of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on December 23, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,14,10 As of December 23, 1939,her married name was Aldridge. Virginia Frances Willis died on April 22, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.10,12,13,15 She Virginia Willis Aldridge, 93, of Check, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 22, 2013. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Bure C. Aldridge; her parents, Gruder and Nellie Willis; her brothers and sisters; Lena, Robert, Noah, Frank, Oscar and Ruby; her son-in-law George Woolridge; and her daughter-in-law, Martha Lee Aldridge. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Mary Woolridge, Sheldon Aldridge, Dennis and Margaret Aldridge, Charles and Peggy Aldridge, Nelda and Barry Wray, Shirley Aldridge, Donna and Claude Hall; her grandchildren, Debbie, Darrell, Dreama, Ricky, Ronnie, Becky, Richard, Fred, Charles Jr., Shelia, Travis, Joe, Brad, Chris, and Beth; 21 great- grandchildren, nine great -great-grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren, her sister, Eva Aldridge; her brother, Marvin Willis; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice and Richfield Retirement Center for the special care and kindness during her illness. on April 24, 2013.10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 121, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 77, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 91, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia16

Family

Bure Comrade Aldridge b. March 12, 1921, d. November 13, 2009
Marriage*Virginia Frances Willis married Bure Comrade Aldridge, son of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on December 23, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,14,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Boyd Willis obituary in the Sep 4, 1995 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the G. Magruder Willis obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Mae Willis Mitchell obituary in the Mar 5, 2006 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oscar B. Willis obituary in the Nov 10, 2008 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Willis Aldridge obituary in the Apr 24, 2013 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Willis Pacetti obituary in the Aug 26, 1966 edition.
  12. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Bure Aldridge, Sr. obituary in the Dec 14, 2017 edition.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sheldon David Aldridge obituary in the Dec 21, 2017 edition.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Versie Leaona Aldridge1,2,3

F, b. July 27, 1924, d. April 12, 2009
FatherGeorge Wellington Aldridge4,5,1,2,3,6,7 b. May 1, 1876, d. July 7, 1935
MotherArtie Florence Hale4,5,1,2,3,6,7 b. March 21, 1884, d. December 29, 1969
     Her Social Security Number was 223-28-1553.8 Versie Leaona Aldridge was buried at Powell Valley Cemetery, Dryden, Lee Co., Virginia.9 She was born on July 27, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,8,9,10 She married Guy Edward Mitchell on September 23, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of September 23, 1939,her married name was Mitchell. Versie Leaona Aldridge married Lewis Nathan Hall, son of Ira David Hall and Matilda Ann Conner, on October 13, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of October 13, 1951,her married name was Hall. Versie Leaona Aldridge and Lewis Nathan Hall were divorced on December 12, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11 Versie Leaona Aldridge died on April 12, 2009 at Wise Co., Virginia, at age 84.8,9,12

Census Records

1930Dwelling 21, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 10, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Family 1

Guy Edward Mitchell b. September 14, 1921, d. February 19, 1974
Marriage*Versie Leaona Aldridge married Guy Edward Mitchell on September 23, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Betty Eyloise Mitchell14
  • Malvin Ray Mitchell

Family 2

Lewis Nathan Hall b. May 1, 1912, d. May 24, 1994
Marriage*Versie Leaona Aldridge married Lewis Nathan Hall, son of Ira David Hall and Matilda Ann Conner, on October 13, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Versie Leaona Aldridge and Lewis Nathan Hall were divorced on December 12, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11 

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garthie Aldridge Conner obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ercell Aldridge Willis obituary in the Feb 11, 2005 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S7512] Powell Valley Cemetery, Lee Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Guy Edward Mitchell1,2,3,4

M, b. September 14, 1921, d. February 19, 1974
     Guy Edward Mitchell was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 His Social Security Number was 227-14-4570.6 He was born on September 14, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His birth record has a birth date of Sep 18, 1921.7,2,6,5,3,4 He married Versie Leaona Aldridge, daughter of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on September 23, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 Guy Edward Mitchell died on February 19, 1974 at age 52.2,5,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 10, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Farmer9

Family

Versie Leaona Aldridge b. July 27, 1924, d. April 12, 2009
Marriage*Guy Edward Mitchell married Versie Leaona Aldridge, daughter of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on September 23, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 
Children
  • Betty Eyloise Mitchell1
  • Malvin Ray Mitchell

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S3354] Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ercell Aldridge1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. April 12, 1923, d. February 10, 2005
FatherGeorge Wellington Aldridge1,2,3,7,8,9,6 b. May 1, 1876, d. July 7, 1935
MotherArtie Florence Hale1,2,3,7,8,9,6 b. March 21, 1884, d. December 29, 1969
     Her Social Security Number was 231-56-8623.6 Ercell Aldridge was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 She was born on April 12, 1923 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5,6 She married Robert Edward Willis, son of General Magruder Willis and Nellie Ray Boyd, on April 12, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,3,4 As of April 12, 1941,her married name was Willis. Ercell Aldridge and Robert Edward Willis were divorced on May 14, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Ercell Aldridge married William G. Howard on May 25, 1974 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of May 25, 1974,her married name was Howard. Ercell Aldridge and William G. Howard were divorced on March 28, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Ercell Aldridge died on February 10, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.3,11,6,12 She Ercell Aldridge Willis, 81, went home to be with her Lord, Thursday morning, February 10, 2005. Mrs. Willis was born April 12, 1923 in Floyd County a daughter of the late William G. and Artie Florence Hale Aldridge. She married Robert E. Willis, he preceded her in death. Mrs. Willis was a member of Melrose Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory seven loving children, Edward Lee Willis of Salem, Eloise Green of Roanoke, Pauline Willis Stover of Roanoke, Kathleen Conner of Salem, Jack Willis and wife, Dottie of Stanley, N.C., Gerald Willis of Roanoke, and Richard Willis and wife, Dana of Roanoke. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, Marlene, Jonathan and Joann Willis, Carolyn Haga, Lois Edmonds, Regina Green, Robin Starnes, Calvin and Darrell Willis, Eric and Vernon Stover, Donna Stover, Robert and Angela Conner, Tonya and Lucas Willis, Tenita and Theresa Buchanan, and Cheree Shaffer and 19 greatgrandchildren; two loving sisters and two loving brothers, Gladys Perdue and Willie Aldridge of Floyd County, and Bure Aldridge of Salem and Versie Hall of Roanoke. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Park at Clover Hill. on February 11, 2005.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 21, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 21, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family 1

Robert Edward Willis b. September 4, 1917, d. November 4, 2002
Marriage*Ercell Aldridge married Robert Edward Willis, son of General Magruder Willis and Nellie Ray Boyd, on April 12, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,3,4 
Divorce* Ercell Aldridge and Robert Edward Willis were divorced on May 14, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 
Children

Family 2

William G. Howard b. February 1, 1929, d. November 1, 1982
Marriage*Ercell Aldridge married William G. Howard on May 25, 1974 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Ercell Aldridge and William G. Howard were divorced on March 28, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garthie Aldridge Conner obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ercell Aldridge Willis obituary in the Feb 11, 2005 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Lee Willis obituary in the Mar 5, 2015 edition.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Gay Willis Stover obituary in the Aug 19, 2015 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Saltsman Chatham1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 6, 1869, d. October 16, 1933
FatherJohn H. Chatham1,2,3,6,7,5 b. October 27, 1821, d. May 12, 1906
MotherPriscilla Jane Welsh1,3,2,6,7,5 b. April 16, 1836, d. January 20, 1892
     John Saltsman Chatham was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1500 East San Antonio Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.8 He was born on December 6, 1869 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.1,4,5 He married Nora M. Halloran on September 12, 1892 at Boston, Massachusetts.5 John Saltsman Chatham married Margaret M. Dennely/Donahue circa 1904.9 John Saltsman Chatham died on October 16, 1933 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 63.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 71, Ward 5, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania2
1880Dwelling 54, District 245, Allison Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania3
1910Dwelling 50, District 1559, Ward 20, Boston, Massachusetts9
1920Dwelling 40, District 606, Ward 26, Boston, Massachusetts10
1930Dwelling 48, District 1113, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California11

Occupation

1910Factory foreman9
1920Machine skipper10
1930Oil fireman11

Family 1

Nora M. Halloran b. circa 1870
Marriage*John Saltsman Chatham married Nora M. Halloran on September 12, 1892 at Boston, Massachusetts.5 

Family 2

Margaret M. Dennely/Donahue b. March 17, 1876, d. February 19, 1972
Marriage*John Saltsman Chatham married Margaret M. Dennely/Donahue circa 1904.9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S745] Karen Frost, "Chatham Clan," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun, 2001 and Apr, 2002.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1059] Lycoming County PA & Related Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lycofam&id=I94045
  5. [S5516] Boston, Massachusetts New England Historic Genealogical Society, Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915.
  6. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the John Chatham obituary in the May 14, 1906 edition.
  7. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Priscilla J. Chatham obituary in the Jan 21, 1892 edition.
  8. [S5745] Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Long Beach, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S4549] Boston, Massachusetts New England Historic Genealogical Society, Massachusetts, Birth Records, 1840-1915.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Robert Edward Willis1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. September 4, 1917, d. November 4, 2002
FatherGeneral Magruder Willis10,11,12,13,14,15,16,4 b. May 13, 1894, d. August 30, 1975
MotherNellie Ray Boyd10,11,12,13,14,15,16,4 b. November 13, 1899, d. September 3, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 230-12-7407.17 Robert Edward Willis was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,8 He was born on September 4, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.17,3,5,6,7,8 He married Ercell Aldridge, daughter of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on April 12, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.18,19,2 Robert Edward Willis and Ercell Aldridge were divorced on May 14, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Robert Edward Willis died on November 4, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.1,17,5,8,20,9 He WILLIS, Robert Edward, 85, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 4, 2002. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and Korea and is survived by his children, Edward Lee Willis of Salem, Jack Willis and wife, Dottie of Stanley, N.C., Gerald Willis of Roanoke, Richard Willis and wife, Dana of Roanoke; daughters, Eloise Green and Pauline Stover, both of Roanoke, Kathleen Conner of Salem; 19 grandchildren, Jonathan Willis, Joann Willis, Tonya Sprouse, Lucas Willis, Carolyn Haga, Lois Edmonds, Regina (Kay) Green, Robin Starnes, Calvin Willis and Daryl Willis, Eric Stover, Vernon Stover, Donna Stover, Robert A. Conner, Angela Conner, Theresa Buchanan, Tenita Buchanan, Cheree Shaver; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Oscar and Marvin Willis of Roanoke; and sisters, Lena Mitchell and Virginia Aldridge, both of Roanoke, and Eva Aldridge of Pilot. Burial at Restvale Cemetery. on November 7, 2002.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 121, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 77, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 15, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1940Laborer15

Family

Ercell Aldridge b. April 12, 1923, d. February 10, 2005
Marriage*Robert Edward Willis married Ercell Aldridge, daughter of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on April 12, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.18,19,2 
Divorce* Robert Edward Willis and Ercell Aldridge were divorced on May 14, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Edward Willis obituary in the Nov 7, 2002 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Lee Willis obituary in the Mar 5, 2015 edition.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Willis Pacetti obituary in the Aug 26, 1966 edition.
  5. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [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.
  8. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Boyd Willis obituary in the Sep 4, 1995 edition.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the G. Magruder Willis obituary in an unknown edition.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oscar B. Willis obituary in the Nov 10, 2008 edition.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Willis Aldridge obituary in the Apr 24, 2013 edition.
  17. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  18. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ercell Aldridge Willis obituary in the Feb 11, 2005 edition.
  20. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Gay Willis Stover obituary in the Aug 19, 2015 edition.
  22. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  23. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Gladys Ilene Aldridge1

F, b. August 30, 1928, d. August 7, 2011
FatherGeorge Wellington Aldridge2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. May 1, 1876, d. July 7, 1935
MotherArtie Florence Hale2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. March 21, 1884, d. December 29, 1969
     Gladys Ilene Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 She was born on August 30, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 She married Carl Wayne Perdue, son of Cromer Floyd Perdue and Nancy J. "Nannie" Stump, on October 6, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,9,7 As of October 6, 1956,her married name was Perdue. Gladys Ilene Aldridge died on August 7, 2011 at Virginia at age 82.7 She Gladys Aldridge Perdue, of Copper Hill, left her earthly home on Sunday afternoon, August 7, 2011, to join her husband, Carl Wayne Perdue. She was born on August 30, 1928, to George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters. She was a member of Sowders Chapel, Shawsville. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Julien and Sharon Perdue, of Christiansburg, Brenda and Terry Young, of Roanoke, and Loretta and Scott Sensabaugh, of Fairfield. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Whitney Perdue, of Christiansburg, Mark Perdue, of Virginia Beach, and Michael Young, of Roanoke. She also leaves behind a number of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Suzy Hamilton, Ruby Sloan, and Mary Martin, for their excellent care until she made her home at Wheatland Hills. They would also like to thank the staff at Wheatland for making her comfortable during her last days on earth. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, after 6 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. The family will be at the home of Julien and Sharon Perdue at 75 Overland Drive, Christiansburg, Va., at all other times. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad. on August 9, 2011.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 21, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 21, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Carl Wayne Perdue b. December 10, 1928, d. December 19, 1999
Marriage*Gladys Ilene Aldridge married Carl Wayne Perdue, son of Cromer Floyd Perdue and Nancy J. "Nannie" Stump, on October 6, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,9,7 
Children
  • Julien Wayne Perdue2,1,9,7
  • Brenda Ann Perdue2,9,7
  • Loretta Lynn Perdue10,2,9,7

Citations

  1. [S879] VA Montgomery Co., Register 10, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  2. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ercell Aldridge Willis obituary in the Feb 11, 2005 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garthie Aldridge Conner obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Aldridge Perdue obituary in the Aug 9, 2011 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Wayne Perdue obituary in the Dec 20, 1999 edition.
  10. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Winfred Maynard "Wink" Aldridge1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 7, 1926, d. March 12, 2008
FatherRexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge8,1,2,9,3,10,4,11,12 b. April 29, 1903, d. March 9, 1973
MotherWillie Catherine Hill8,2,9,3,10,4,11,12 b. July 29, 1903, d. October 4, 1988
     Winfred Maynard "Wink" Aldridge was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.13,14 His Social Security Number was 229-18-6261.15 He was born on January 7, 1926 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,15,14,5,6,16,17 He married Aileen Lona Lanier on June 1, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Winfred Maynard "Wink" Aldridge and Aileen Lona Lanier were divorced on February 11, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Winfred Maynard "Wink" Aldridge married Lois Elizabeth Showalter on May 12, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,13,4 Winfred Maynard "Wink" Aldridge died on March 12, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.3,15,14,7,17 He Winfred Maynard (Wink) Aldridge, of Roanoke, left this world to be with his Lord on March 12, 2008. He was born January 7, 1926, in Cooperhill, Va., in a one room school house. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rex Maynard and Willie Katherine Aldridge; brother, Alfred "Tops" Aldridge; sisters, Birdie Basham and Lorene Trent; and grandsons, David Moore and Cade Aldridge. He leaves to mourn his wife of 38 years, Lois Aldridge; brother, Vernon Aldridge; sisters, Neta Miller and Deane Custer; sons, William Aldridge (Suzanne), James Aldridge (Debbie); daughters, Yvonne Rhudy (Frank), Sandra Brunson (Dave), Shirley Chittum, Jean Redding (James), and Joyce Hartman (David). He also leaves to mourn 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Wink was a proud lifetime Marine who was awarded a Purple Heart when his unit took over the island of Iwojima, during the Korean War. He was a devoted member of the 9th Street Brethren Church. on March 13, 2008.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 157, District 2, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 360, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Family 1

Aileen Lona Lanier b. May 15, 1929
Marriage*Winfred Maynard "Wink" Aldridge married Aileen Lona Lanier on June 1, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Winfred Maynard "Wink" Aldridge and Aileen Lona Lanier were divorced on February 11, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 
Children

Family 2

Lois Elizabeth Showalter b. April 12, 1926, d. August 24, 2013
Marriage*Winfred Maynard "Wink" Aldridge married Lois Elizabeth Showalter on May 12, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,13,4 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Rexie Maynard Aldridge.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Catherine Lorene Aldridge obituary in the May 8, 2006 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Winfred Aldridge obituary in the Mar 13, 2008 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred Lee Aldridge obituary in the Sep 30, 1996 edition.
  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. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Dorothy A. Custer obituary.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rexie Maynard Aldridge obituary in the Mar 10, 1973 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Elizabeth Aldridge obituary in the Aug 26, 2013 edition.
  14. [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&
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Alfred Lee "Top" Aldridge1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. January 9, 1937, d. September 29, 1996
FatherRexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge1,9,2,10,11,12,13,7 b. April 29, 1903, d. March 9, 1973
MotherWillie Catherine Hill1,2,10,11,12,13,7 b. July 29, 1903, d. October 4, 1988
     Alfred Lee "Top" Aldridge was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,6 His Social Security Number was 231-42-4867.14 He was born on January 9, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6,7 He married Virginia Lorraine Smoot on January 24, 1959 at Chester, Chester Co., South Carolina.15,5,8 Alfred Lee "Top" Aldridge and Virginia Lorraine Smoot were divorced on October 1, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Alfred Lee "Top" Aldridge married Viola May Canaday on July 5, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 Alfred Lee "Top" Aldridge and Viola May Canaday were divorced on June 8, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Alfred Lee "Top" Aldridge married Viola May Canaday on August 17, 1993 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 Alfred Lee "Top" Aldridge died on September 29, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.1,16,6 He ALDRIDGE, Alfred Lee, 59, of Salem, passed away Sunday, September 29, 1996. Mr. Aldridge was an Air Force veteran. He was a member of Ninth Street Church of the Brethren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rexie M. and Willie H. Aldridge, and a daughter, Lisa Marie Aldridge. Surviving are his wife, Viola Canaday Aldridge; daughters, Teresa A. Lyle, Kim A. Jones and Vanessa Gwyn Aldridge of Roanoke; stepchildren, Kevin Tabor of Roanoke, Michael Caperton of Winston-Salem, N.C., Cheri C. Tucker of Albemarle, N.C., and Kristy C. Lynch of Eden, N.C; brothers, Wink Aldridge of Roanoke and Vernon Aldridge of Tempe, Ariz; sisters, Deanne Custer and Lorene Trent of Roanoke, Neta Miller of Columbia, S.C., and Bertie Vance of Baltimore, Md; grandchildren, Adam Lyle, Heather Jones and Tanner Brown; stepgrandchildren, Ashley Tabor, Allysa Tabor, Devon Blalock, Courtney Caperton, Michael Caperton II and Zachary Lynch; mother-in-law, Pauline Edwards of Salem, and father-in-law, Ernest Canaday of Guntown, Miss. Interment, with military honors by V.F.W. Post 1264, will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on September 30, 1996.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 360, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family 1

Virginia Lorraine Smoot b. May 30, 1941, d. September 16, 2010
Marriage*Alfred Lee "Top" Aldridge married Virginia Lorraine Smoot on January 24, 1959 at Chester, Chester Co., South Carolina.15,5,8 
Divorce* Alfred Lee "Top" Aldridge and Virginia Lorraine Smoot were divorced on October 1, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 
Children

Family 2

Viola May Canaday
Marriage*Alfred Lee "Top" Aldridge married Viola May Canaday on July 5, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 
Divorce* Alfred Lee "Top" Aldridge and Viola May Canaday were divorced on June 8, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Marriage Alfred Lee "Top" Aldridge married Viola May Canaday on August 17, 1993 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred Lee Aldridge obituary in the Sep 30, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Catherine Lorene Aldridge obituary in the May 8, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [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&
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S8110] South Carolina Department of Archives and History, South Carolina, County Marriage Records, 1907-2000.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Rexie Maynard Aldridge.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Winfred Aldridge obituary in the Mar 13, 2008 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Dorothy A. Custer obituary.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rexie Maynard Aldridge obituary in the Mar 10, 1973 edition.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Teresa Lee Aldridge Lyle obituary in the Apr 5, 2015 edition.
  16. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kim R. Jones obituary in the Aug 7, 2017 edition.
  18. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Brown-Aldridge wedding announcement in the Jul 30, 2000 edition.

Darlyne Eloise Hart1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. October 3, 1934, d. April 11, 1999
FatherRichard Hart3,4,5 b. June 28, 1905, d. July 9, 1982
MotherLura Evelyn Aldridge3,4,5 b. October 16, 1905, d. October 8, 1947
     Her Social Security Number was 226-40-4029.7 Darlyne Eloise Hart was buried at Town of Denton Cemetery, Denton, Davidson Co., North Carolina.2,8 She was born on October 3, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,1,4,6,8 As of June 6, 1958,her married name was Thompson.5 She married Rev. James Ronald Thompson on June 6, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5 Darlyne Eloise Hart died on April 11, 1999 at Denton, Davidson Co., North Carolina, at age 64.7,1,2,8 She Mrs. Darlyne Hart Thompson, 64, of 1161 Sexton Road, Denton, NC, died April 11, 1999, at her home. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 1999, at Denton Wesleyan Church, Denton, NC, with the Revs. Charles Moses and Leon Thompson and Mr. Roger Dick officiating. Interment will be in Denton Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. The body will be at Stanly Funeral Home, Inc., Albemarle, from 8 a.m. to 12:00 noon Wednesday for friends in the Albemarle area. Mrs. Thompson was born in Roanoke, VA, and was employed with the Bank of Stanly. Survivors include her husband, Rev. James Ronald Thompson of the home; daughter, Miss Rhonda Sue Thompson of High Point, NC; and half-brother, Richard "Butch" Hart of Roanoke, VA. Memorials may be made to Denton Wesleyan Church Building Fund, 16345 S. NC Hwy. 109, Denton, NC 27239. on April 13, 1999.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 42, District 119-51, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family

Rev. James Ronald Thompson
Marriage*Darlyne Eloise Hart married Rev. James Ronald Thompson on June 6, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5 
Child
  • Rhonda Sue Thompson2

Citations

  1. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  2. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Darlyne Hart Thompson obitutary in the Apr 13, 1999 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S10984] Town of Denton Cemetery, Davidson Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.

Catherine Lorene Aldridge1,2,3,4

F, b. December 3, 1930, d. May 6, 2006
FatherRexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge5,1,6,7,3,8,4 b. April 29, 1903, d. March 9, 1973
MotherWillie Catherine Hill5,1,6,7,3,8,4 b. July 29, 1903, d. October 4, 1988
     Catherine Lorene Aldridge was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 227-36-4415.9 She was born on December 3, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,9,2,3,4 As of August 24, 1949,her married name was Trent.3 She married Joseph Allen "Joe" Trent on August 24, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,10,3,11 Catherine Lorene Aldridge died on May 6, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.1,9,11 She Catherine Lorene Aldridge Trent, 75, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2006. She was born December 3, 1930, the daughter of the late Rexie Maynard Aldridge and Willie Hill Aldridge. Her husband, Joseph Allen Trent, preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Alfred Lee "Top" Aldridge and a sister, Alberta Basham Vance. She was employed for many years at Vinton Weaving Mill. Surviving are her children, Vickie Craighead and her husband, Carless of Goodview, Shelia Faye Elkins of Roanoke, Michael Allen Trent and his wife, Debbie of Vinton, Guy Nathan Trent and Dawn Kelly of Thaxton; eight grandchildren, Scott Anthony Craighead, Misty Lynn Craighead, Christopher Allen Trent, Ashley Trent York, Brian Neil Trent, Jennifer Brook Owen, Jeremy Stephen Elkins, Stephanie Marie Elkins; ten great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy "Deenie" Custer of Roanoke, Nita Miller of Columbia, S.C; brothers, Winfred "Wink" Aldridge of Roanoke, Vernon Aldridge of Tempe, Arizona; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on May 8, 2006.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 360, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Joseph Allen "Joe" Trent b. August 20, 1928, d. July 25, 1990
Marriage*Catherine Lorene Aldridge married Joseph Allen "Joe" Trent on August 24, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,10,3,11 
Children
  • Michael Allen Trent1,10,3
  • Vickie Lynn Trent1,10,3
  • Guy Nathan Trent1,10,3
  • Shelia Faye Trent1,10,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Catherine Lorene Aldridge obituary in the May 8, 2006 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred Lee Aldridge obituary in the Sep 30, 1996 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Winfred Aldridge obituary in the Mar 13, 2008 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Dorothy A. Custer obituary.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Allen Trent obituary in the Jul 27, 1990 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

William Edward Miller Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 20, 1926, d. July 12, 1996
     William Edward Miller Jr. was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina.7 His Social Security Number was 224-24-1102.8 He was born on February 20, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,8,4,5,6 He married Juanita Gertrude "Nita" Aldridge, daughter of Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge and Willie Catherine Hill, on October 27, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,7,3,9 William Edward Miller Jr. died on July 12, 1996 at South Carolina at age 70.7,8 He MILLER, William E., 70, of Columbia, S.C., died Friday, July 12, 1996. Born in Roanoke, Va., he was the son of the late William E. Miller, Sr. and Lillie Martin Miller. A Navy veteran of WWII, he was retired Districk Supervisor for Greyhound. He was a member of Greenlawn Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Juanita Aldridge Miller, Columbia, S.C; son, Terry W. Miller, Columbia, S.C; sisters, Audrey Garnett, Frances Meador and Dorothy Marshall, all of Roanoke, Va; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Gregg Edward Miller. Services for William E. Miller will be held at the graveside in Greenlawn Memorial Park Annex. on July 14, 1996.7

Family

Juanita Gertrude "Nita" Aldridge b. August 6, 1928, d. January 29, 2014
Marriage*He married Juanita Gertrude "Nita" Aldridge, daughter of Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge and Willie Catherine Hill, on October 27, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,7,3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Rexie Maynard Aldridge.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gregg Edward Miller obituary in the Dec 29, 1991 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [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.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William E. Miller obituary in the Jul 14, 1996 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S10497] Thompson Funeral Homes, online thompsonsfuneral.com, From the Juanita Gertrude Aldridge Miller obituary.

Cordelia Elizabeth Chatham1,2,3

F, b. July 27, 1872, d. January 2, 1899
FatherJohn H. Chatham1,4,5,6 b. October 27, 1821, d. May 12, 1906
MotherPriscilla Jane Welsh1,4,5,6 b. April 16, 1836, d. January 20, 1892
     Cordelia Elizabeth Chatham was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.7,3 She was born on July 27, 1872 at Flemington, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.1,7 She married George Odenkirk Benner on March 27, 1896 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.2 As of March 27, 1896,her married name was Benner.2 Cordelia Elizabeth Chatham died on January 2, 1899 at Center Hall, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 26; Her gravestone has a death year of 1898.1,7,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 54, District 245, Allison Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania4

Family

George Odenkirk Benner b. April 14, 1864, d. January 27, 1952
Marriage*Cordelia Elizabeth Chatham married George Odenkirk Benner on March 27, 1896 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S745] Karen Frost, "Chatham Clan," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun, 2001 and Apr, 2002.
  2. [S4656] Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950, online https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1589502
  3. [S2932] Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, online http://www.pa-roots.com/index.php/clinton-county/28-clinton-county-cemeteries/815-highland-cemetery-lock-haven
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the John Chatham obituary in the May 14, 1906 edition.
  6. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Priscilla J. Chatham obituary in the Jan 21, 1892 edition.
  7. [S1059] Lycoming County PA & Related Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lycofam&id=I94045

Lois Elizabeth Showalter1,2,3

F, b. April 12, 1926, d. August 24, 2013
     Lois Elizabeth Showalter was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 She was born on April 12, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,2,4 As of June 8, 1944,her married name was Bowling.5 She married Cephas Irvin Bowling, son of Oswell Cooper Bowling and Ocie Edith Poff, on June 8, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,2 Lois Elizabeth Showalter and Cephas Irvin Bowling were divorced on September 15, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Lois Elizabeth Showalter married Winfred Maynard "Wink" Aldridge, son of Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge and Willie Catherine Hill, on May 12, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,1,2 As of May 12, 1970,her married name was Aldridge.6,2 Lois Elizabeth Showalter died on August 24, 2013 at Virginia at age 87.1,4 She Lois Elizabeth Aldridge, born April 12, 1926, in Salem, Va., peacefully left this earth on Saturday August 24, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Elizabeth Showalter, her loving husband, Winfred "Wink" Aldridge, a brother, John "Mickey" Showalter, grandsons, David Moore, Cade Aldridge, and granddaughter Alicia Aldridge. She leaves here on earth a sister, Margret Guthrie, of Roanoke; daughters, Sandy (Dave) Brunson, of Roanoke, Shirley Chittum, of Roanoke, Jean (Jim) Redding, of Winston-Salem, N.C., Joyce (Mike) Stanback, of Roanoke, Yvonne (Frank) Rhudy, of New Castle; sons, Billy (Suzanne) Aldridge, of Charlotte and Jimmy (Debbie) Aldridge, of Birmingham, Ala. Also she leaves 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Lois was a member of 9th Street Church of the Brethren and had a strong love for animals, especially her dog Boomer and cat, Bootsie. She loved to cook for her family and was an avid bird watcher. She will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband, Wink, at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. on August 26, 2013.1

Family 1

Cephas Irvin Bowling b. December 12, 1923, d. January 21, 1979
Marriage*She married Cephas Irvin Bowling, son of Oswell Cooper Bowling and Ocie Edith Poff, on June 8, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,2 
Divorce* Lois Elizabeth Showalter and Cephas Irvin Bowling were divorced on September 15, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Children

Family 2

Winfred Maynard "Wink" Aldridge b. January 7, 1926, d. March 12, 2008
Marriage*Lois Elizabeth Showalter married Winfred Maynard "Wink" Aldridge, son of Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge and Willie Catherine Hill, on May 12, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,1,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Elizabeth Aldridge obituary in the Aug 26, 2013 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  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. [S3811] Bowling family of WV, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1073773&id=I1170
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Winfred Aldridge obituary in the Mar 13, 2008 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Shirley Edith Bowling Chittum obituary.
  8. [S8701] Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, online tharpfuneralhome.com, From the Sandra Bowling Brunson obituary.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Chittum-Williams wedding announcement in the Aug 6, 1995 edition.

J. Kyle Smith1,2

M, b. 1866, d. 1946
     J. Kyle Smith was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Senaus Epperly. J. Kyle Smith was born in 1866 at Virginia.1 He died in 1946.1

Family

Senaus Epperly b. circa 1867
Marriage*He married Senaus Epperly. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Joseph Allen "Joe" Trent1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 20, 1928, d. July 25, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 231-30-8809.7 Joseph Allen "Joe" Trent was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6 He was born on August 20, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,4,5,6 He married Catherine Lorene Aldridge, daughter of Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge and Willie Catherine Hill, on August 24, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,8,6 Joseph Allen "Joe" Trent died on July 25, 1990 at Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 61.3,7,6 He Joseph Allen Trent, age 60, of Rt. 4, Moneta, passed away Wednesday. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Aldridge Trent; two sons, Michael Allen Trent, Roanoke; and Guy Nathan Trent, Bedford; two daughters, Mrs. Carless (Vickie) T. Craighead, Vinton; Ms. Shelia Faye T. Elkins, Roanoke; one brother, Jack Trent, Roanoke; three sisters, Ruby Garrett, Vinton; Della Mae Thompson, and Lucy Hill, both of Roanoke; and eight grandchildren. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. on July 27, 1990.3

Family

Catherine Lorene Aldridge b. December 3, 1930, d. May 6, 2006
Marriage*He married Catherine Lorene Aldridge, daughter of Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge and Willie Catherine Hill, on August 24, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,8,6 
Children
  • Michael Allen Trent2,3,8
  • Vickie Lynn Trent2,3,8
  • Guy Nathan Trent2,3,8
  • Shelia Faye Trent2,3,8

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Rexie Maynard Aldridge.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Catherine Lorene Aldridge obituary in the May 8, 2006 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Allen Trent obituary in the Jul 27, 1990 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [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.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Senaus Epperly

F, b. circa 1867
     Senaus Epperly married J. Kyle Smith. Her married name was Smith. Senaus Epperly was born circa 1867 at Virginia.1

Family

J. Kyle Smith b. 1866, d. 1946
Marriage*She married J. Kyle Smith. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Harry Oliver Aldridge1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 12, 1934, d. January 20, 1998
FatherVelmer Dewey "Slim" Aldridge2,3,6,7 b. April 26, 1910, d. February 26, 1983
MotherMary Mattie Smith2,3,6,7 b. August 9, 1906, d. April, 1979
     Harry Oliver Aldridge was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5 His Social Security Number was 230-38-1033.8 He was born on April 12, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,5 He married Barbara Ann Howell on August 1, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9 Harry Oliver Aldridge died on January 20, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.8,2,5 He ALDRIDGE, Harry Oliver, 63, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, January 20, 1998 in Roanoke Community Hospital. He was a truck driver until bad health forced him to retire. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Aldridge; and his parents, Velmer D. "Slim" Aldridge and Mattie Smith Aldridge. He is survived by four sons and a daughter-in-law, Lloyd and Nancy Aldridge of Springfield, Richard Aldridge of Christiansburg, Doug Aldridge of Clemons, N.C. and Scott Aldridge of Christiansburg; two daughters and a son-in-law, Deborah and Phillip Akers of Riner and Jenny Aldridge of Christiansburg; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby and Gerry Aldridge of Roanoke, Edwin L. "Billy" and Margret Aldridge of Tarboro, N.C; seven grandchildren; one niece and two nephews; a very special friend, Leon Linkous of Blacksburg. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on January 22, 1998.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 11, Enumeration District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Barbara Ann Howell b. September 3, 1934, d. October 23, 1989
Marriage*Harry Oliver Aldridge married Barbara Ann Howell on August 1, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S388] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna Garner, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Oliver Aldridge obituary in the Jan 22, 1998 edition.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Richard Wayne Aldridge obituary.
  5. [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&
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Mattie Aldridge obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara Ann Aldridge obituary in the Oct 25, 1989 edition.
  10. [S936] VA Montgomery Co., Register 9, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  11. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Jeffrey Scott Aldridge obituary.
  12. [S879] VA Montgomery Co., Register 10, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  13. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  14. [S904] VA Montgomery Co., Register 13, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aldridge-Horton wedding announcement in the Sep 27, 1992 edition.
  16. [S881] VA Montgomery Co., Register 12, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Woods-Aldridge wedding announcement in the Feb 6, 2000 edition.

Carl Wayne Perdue1,2,3

M, b. December 10, 1928, d. December 19, 1999
FatherCromer Floyd Perdue4,5,3,6 b. December 16, 1894, d. November 28, 1974
MotherNancy J. "Nannie" Stump4,5,3,6 b. October 16, 1897, d. April 9, 1965
     His Social Security Number was 226-32-3223.7 Carl Wayne Perdue was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on December 10, 1928 at Virginia.4,7 He married Gladys Ilene Aldridge, daughter of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on October 6, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,1,2 Carl Wayne Perdue died on December 19, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.7,4,1 He PERDUE, Carl Wayne, 71, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, December 19, 1999 in Roanoke Hospital. Mr. Perdue was retired from Radford Arsenal and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Aldridge Perdue of Copper Hill; son and daughter-in-law, Julien and Sharon Perdue of Christiansburg; daughters and son-in-law, Brenda and Terry Young of Salem, Loretta Reed of Fairfield; sister Eloise Vest of Copper Hill; grandchildren, Whitney Perdue, Mark Perdue and Michael Young. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will follow in Restvale Cemetery with military honors by Hillsville V.F.W. post #1115. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Floyd County Rescue Squad. on December 20, 1999.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 129, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 43, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Gladys Ilene Aldridge b. August 30, 1928, d. August 7, 2011
Marriage*Carl Wayne Perdue married Gladys Ilene Aldridge, daughter of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on October 6, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,1,2 
Children
  • Julien Wayne Perdue4,8,1,2
  • Brenda Ann Perdue4,1,2
  • Loretta Lynn Perdue9,4,1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Wayne Perdue obituary in the Dec 20, 1999 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Aldridge Perdue obituary in the Aug 9, 2011 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Eloise Perdue Vest obituary in the Oct 30, 2013 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S879] VA Montgomery Co., Register 10, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  9. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Infant Haney

M, b. April 11, 1977, d. April 11, 1977
FatherJames Graden "Buddy" Haney1,2,3,4 b. November 24, 1947, d. November 11, 2020
MotherLinda Susan Aldridge1,2,3,4
     Infant Haney was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on April 11, 1977 at Virginia.1,2 He died on April 11, 1977 at Virginia.1,2,3 He FLOYD -- Infant Haney, infant son of James G. and Linda Aldridge Haney, died Monday, April 11, 1977. He is survived by his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Annie M. Haney, Blacksburg; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. Aldridge, Check. Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m., at the Restvale Cemetery. on April 14, 1977.3

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Infant Haney obituary in the Apr 14, 1977 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Graden Haney obituary in the Nov 14, 2020 edition.