Robert Lee "Bobby" Smallwood Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 26, 1930, d. June 29, 1997
     Robert Lee "Bobby" Smallwood Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,7 His Social Security Number was 229-32-1128.8 He was born on January 26, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,2,3,4,5 He married Mable Irene Conner, daughter of Isaac Eldridge "Ike" Conner and Ila Gay Poff, on July 18, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,10,11,2,12 Robert Lee "Bobby" Smallwood Jr. died on June 29, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.8,1,4,6 He SMALLWOOD, Robert Lee, Jr., 67, of Salem, died Sunday, June 29, 1997 in a Roanoke hospital. He was retired from the Salem Frame Company. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Robin Leah Smallwood. He is survived by his wife, Mable Conner Smallwood; his children, Robert and Amanda Smallwood, of Salem, James Smallwood and Robin Gaines, both of Lexington, Ileta and Bob Kleene, of Roanoke, Susan and Gene Caldwell, of Kennesaw, Ga; two granddaughters, Joanna Smallwood and Kiersten Kleene; three grandsons, Corey Smallwood, Lucas Kleene and Craig Hall; one stepgrandson, Matt Kleene; siblings include, Pauline Smallwood, Sylvia M. Gee, Sherman M. Smallwood, Elliott and Ruby Smallwood. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 1, 1997.1

Family

Mable Irene Conner b. February 21, 1934, d. October 22, 2019
Marriage*He married Mable Irene Conner, daughter of Isaac Eldridge "Ike" Conner and Ila Gay Poff, on July 18, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,10,11,2,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Smallwood, Jr. obituary in the Jul 1, 1997 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [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&
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Washington Conner obituary in the Apr 23, 1995 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ila Gay Poff Conner obituary in the May 13, 1992 edition.
  11. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  12. [S6901] Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.valleyfuneralserviceva.com, From the Mable Conner Smallwood obituary.

Robin Leah Smallwood1,2,3,4

F, b. February 16, 1957, d. December 12, 1968
FatherRobert Lee "Bobby" Smallwood Jr.1,4,5 b. January 26, 1930, d. June 29, 1997
MotherMable Irene Conner1,4,5 b. February 21, 1934, d. October 22, 2019
     Robin Leah Smallwood was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 She was born on February 16, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 She died on December 12, 1968 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 11.3,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Smallwood, Jr. obituary in the Jul 1, 1997 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [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&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S6901] Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.valleyfuneralserviceva.com, From the Mable Conner Smallwood obituary.

Ronald Welford Thomas1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 7, 1938, d. June 9, 2008
     His Social Security Number was 229-44-3208.7 Ronald Welford Thomas was buried at Jeters Chapel Cemetery, Bedford Co., Virginia.4 He was born on June 7, 1938 at Bedford Co., Virginia.5,7 He married Norma Jean Conner, daughter of Isaac Eldridge "Ike" Conner and Ila Gay Poff, on August 29, 1958 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9,1,2,3,4 Ronald Welford Thomas died on June 9, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.4,6,7 He Ronald Welford Thomas, 70, of Salem, embraced his Savior and found perfect rest as he journeyed to his heavenly home on Monday, June 9, 2008, at his home with his family beside him. Ronald was a charter member of Life Tabernacle Church in Vinton where he served in many capacities including song leader, Sunday school teacher, bus driver, outreach minister and board member. He was a man of Godly character and his integrity, love, life and voice will forever remain in our hearts and memories. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Edith Thomas, and a son, Jeffery Leon Thomas. Surviving is his devoted and loving wife of 50 years, Norma Jean Conner Thomas; his son, Mark Thomas and wife, Lisa, of Greenville, S.C; his daughters, Twilla Metz and husband, Craig, of Roanoke, Suzette (Sudy) Knack and husband, Fritz, of Charlotte, N.C., Anita Palmer and husband, Rodney, and Amber Nicole Thomas, all of Salem; 17 grandchildren; one greatgrandson; his brother, Donald Thomas and wife, Glenda, of Riner; and his sisters, Karlene T. Wills and husband, Julian, of Vinton, and Betty Chumbley and husband, Billy, of Roanoke. Interment in Jeters Chapel Cemetery, Bedford County. on June 10, 2008.4

Family

Norma Jean Conner
Marriage*He married Norma Jean Conner, daughter of Isaac Eldridge "Ike" Conner and Ila Gay Poff, on August 29, 1958 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9,1,2,3,4 
Children
  • Amber Nicole Thomas4
  • Jeffery Leon Thomas+2,3,4 b. September 3, 1959, d. January 22, 2006
  • Twilla Darene Thomas2,3,4
  • Suzette Jeanene Thomas2,4
  • Mark Stevan Thomas2,3,4
  • Anita Lynette Thomas2,4,3

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jeffery Leon Thomas obituary in the Jan 25, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronald Welford Thomas obituary in the Jun 10, 2008 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James W. Conner obituary in the Jun 25, 2004 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ila Gay Poff Conner obituary in the May 13, 1992 edition.

Jeffery Leon Thomas1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 3, 1959, d. January 22, 2006
FatherRonald Welford Thomas1,2,3 b. June 7, 1938, d. June 9, 2008
MotherNorma Jean Conner1,2,3
     Jeffery Leon Thomas was buried at Jeters Chapel Cemetery, Bedford Co., Virginia.1,5 His Social Security Number was 227-02-1961.8 He was born on September 3, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,2,4,5,6 He married Karen Lynette Snavely on September 11, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Jeffery Leon Thomas and Karen Lynette Snavely were divorced on July 24, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 Jeffery Leon Thomas died on January 22, 2006 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 46.1,8,5,7 He We rejoice that Jeffery Leon Thomas, 46, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, January 22, 2006. He is survived by his daughter, Kendall Brooke Thomas; his parents, Ronald Welford Thomas and Norma Jean Conner Thomas; his sisters and their spouses, Twilla and Craig Metz, Suzette and Fritz Knack, Anita and Rodney Palmer; his brother and spouse, Mark and Lisa Thomas; nine nieces and eight nephews. He was a graduate of Glenvar High School in Salem, Virginia, employed by ITT in Roanoke, Virginia, and was a member of Christian Life International, Salem, Virginia. Interment will follow in Jeters Chapel Cemetery. on January 25, 2006.1

Family

Karen Lynette Snavely
Marriage*He married Karen Lynette Snavely on September 11, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Jeffery Leon Thomas and Karen Lynette Snavely were divorced on July 24, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 
Child
  • Kendall Brooke Thomas1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jeffery Leon Thomas obituary in the Jan 25, 2006 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronald Welford Thomas obituary in the Jun 10, 2008 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S13028] Jeters Chapel Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Morrison Celdon "Marson" Martin1,2

M, b. December 21, 1868, d. December 4, 1951
FatherSamuel William "Will" Martin3,4,5 b. February 5, 1846, d. September 14, 1931
MotherEvaline Cole4,3,5 b. May 4, 1833, d. June 26, 1895
     Morrison Celdon "Marson" Martin was buried at Little Hope Church Cemetery, Cove Hollow Road, near Elliston, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He was born on December 21, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 He married Eliza T. Sowers, daughter of Joseph Dawson Sowers and Julia Ann Slusher, on May 4, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 Morrison Celdon "Marson" Martin died on December 4, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 284, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 28, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 207, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 164, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 296, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1900Farmer7
1910Huckster8
1920Farmer9

Family

Eliza T. Sowers b. September 17, 1868, d. January 14, 1927
Marriage*Morrison Celdon "Marson" Martin married Eliza T. Sowers, daughter of Joseph Dawson Sowers and Julia Ann Slusher, on May 4, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2388] Little Hope Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=martin&GSfn=eliza&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=64470564&CRid=2244766&df=all&
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S14] Martin Family of VA, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2531387&id=I533511390
  12. [S2389] Martin Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/martin.html
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Eliza T. Sowers1,2

F, b. September 17, 1868, d. January 14, 1927
FatherJoseph Dawson Sowers3 b. November 3, 1829, d. May 4, 1907
MotherJulia Ann Slusher3 b. November 22, 1834, d. September 24, 1872
     Eliza T. Sowers was buried at Little Hope Church Cemetery, Cove Hollow Road, near Elliston, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on September 17, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 She married Morrison Celdon "Marson" Martin, son of Samuel William "Will" Martin and Evaline Cole, on May 4, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 As of May 4, 1891,her married name was Martin. Eliza T. Sowers died on January 14, 1927 at age 58.2

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 207, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 164, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 296, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Morrison Celdon "Marson" Martin b. December 21, 1868, d. December 4, 1951
Marriage*Eliza T. Sowers married Morrison Celdon "Marson" Martin, son of Samuel William "Will" Martin and Evaline Cole, on May 4, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S54] Marguerite Tise, The Lester Family of Floyd and Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S2388] Little Hope Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=martin&GSfn=eliza&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=64470564&CRid=2244766&df=all&
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S14] Martin Family of VA, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2531387&id=I533511390
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S2389] Martin Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/martin.html

Julia Ann Slusher1

F, b. November 22, 1834, d. September 24, 1872
FatherDavid Slusher1 b. September 6, 1790, d. April 6, 1840
MotherNancy Cox1 b. August 7, 1794, d. June 26, 1880
     Julia Ann Slusher was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on November 22, 1834 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Joseph Dawson Sowers, son of Johannes H. "John" Sowers and Catherine Lester, on June 28, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of June 28, 1855,her married name was Sowers. Julia Ann Slusher died on September 24, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 37; Died of consumption.2

Family

Joseph Dawson Sowers b. November 3, 1829, d. May 4, 1907
Marriage*She married Joseph Dawson Sowers, son of Johannes H. "John" Sowers and Catherine Lester, on June 28, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Jacob Astor "Jackie" Hodges1,2,3

M, b. July 5, 1914, d. October 13, 1953
FatherBennie Fox Hodges4,5,6,7,8,9 b. April 2, 1891, d. November, 1979
MotherGracie Beatrice Stump4,5,6,7,8,9 b. March 2, 1895, d. August 21, 1951
     Jacob Astor "Jackie" Hodges was buried at Brown Cemetery, Hardy, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,7,3 His Social Security Number was 235-10-7493.10 He was born on July 5, 1914 at Thornhill, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Jul 7, 1914.1,10,5,7 He married Zona Vernon White on October 1, 1938 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,2,7 Jacob Astor "Jackie" Hodges died on October 13, 1953 at East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 39; Died from a gunshot wound to the chest.5 He TWO MEN ARE NABBED IN MERCER SLAYING
Princeton, Oct 13 - Bonnie Hodges, 34, and Cecil Randolph Hudgins, 31, of the Kegley area are being held in Mercer County Jail, charged with the murder of Hodges' brother, Jacob Hodges, 39 year old father of ten children. According to statements signed by the two men Tuesday noon, the three men went to Matoka Monday afternoon to get their pay at the T. K. Bailey Coal Co., where the brothers worked. They then went to Princeton, bought some whiskey and returned to Jacob's house where they stayed up until late that night. When they started to leave, Hudgins said, their truck broke down and they got out and sat down on the creek bed, where an argument broke out between the brothers and ended in a fight. Hudgins had a 22 rifle which he said Hodge tried to get from him. Jacob then went up to his house, came out on the porch and fired two shots, according to Hudgins, who told Bonnie he had better duck as his white shirt made a good target. Hudgins said Bonnie looked at the gun, saying he wanted to shoot at the eaves of the house and fired two or three times in that direction. Mrs. Hodges then came out on the porch and called to them, saying her husband had been shot. When they got there, Hudgins said, Jacob was lying on the floor just inside the door. He was dead. The bullet entered his left side, under the arm pit, and entered his heart. The victim was born at Thornhill, July 7, 1914, son of Bennie Hodges and the late Gracie Hodges. He married Zona Vernon White of Matoka, who survives, on Oct. 1, 1938. They have 10 children who are living and two others who are dead. Those surviving are Timothy, Bonnie, Jimmie, Sally Jo, Artica, Sandra Lee, Mark, Cleveland, Steven and Manuel, and one step son Garnet. Other survivors are the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Della Akers, Bonnie, Ballard, David, Joseph, and Paul Hodges, all of Kegley, Mrs. Virginia Dunn of Montcalm and Mrs. Lula Dunn of Kegley. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Ballard Hodges with the Rev. Henry Smith officiating. Burial will take place in the Brown cemetery near Kegley. The body was taken to the Seaver Mortuary to await the hour for the funeral. on October 14, 1953.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 229, District 101, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 17, District 28-50, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family

Zona Vernon White b. March 25, 1918, d. May 28, 2000
Marriage*Jacob Astor "Jackie" Hodges married Zona Vernon White on October 1, 1938 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hodges-White marriage record.
  3. [S3421] Brown Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jacob A. Hodges death certificate.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mrs. Benny Hodges obituary in the Aug 24, 1951 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the article about the murder of Jacob Hodges in the Oct 14, 1953 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joseph Isaiah Hodges obituary in the Feb 18, 2014 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Sallie Jo Hodges Fraetis obituary in the Sep 3, 2014 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Peter Nathanial Hodges death certificate.