Lorena Bullin1,2,3

F, b. December 1, 1921, d. May 5, 2010
     Lorena Bullin was buried at Carolina Memorial Park, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina.2,4 Her Social Security Number was 244-18-4958.5 She was born on December 1, 1921 at North Carolina.5 She married Marshall Junius LaPrade, son of Willie Lawrence LaPrade and Vera Elsie Aldridge, on March 9, 1942 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.2,3 As of March 9, 1942,her married name was LaPrade.3 Lorena Bullin died on May 5, 2010 at Hanahan, Berkeley Co., South Carolina, at age 88.5,2 She Lorena Bullin LaPrade, age 88, entered into her state of eternal rest Wednesday morning May 5, 2010, at Heartland Health Care Center in Hanahan, SC. Burial to follow in Carolina Memorial Park. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall J. LaPrade, also her brothers, Gilmer, JC, Paul, Harold Bullin and a sister Anna Lou Farrington all of Highpoint, North Carolina. She is survived by two sons, Charles LaPrade of Hanahan, SC and Michael LaPrade and wife Donna and two grandchildren, Joey LaPrade and Steven LaPrade from Atlanta, GA. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and a lay person of various churches during her lifetime. She has received various lifetime awards for her work in the community and state. She will be dearly missed as a mother, friend and mentor of our community. on May 6, 2010.2

Family

Marshall Junius LaPrade b. December 2, 1920, d. June 21, 1999
Marriage*She married Marshall Junius LaPrade, son of Willie Lawrence LaPrade and Vera Elsie Aldridge, on March 9, 1942 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S2013] Charleston Post & Courier, From the Lorena Bullin LaPrade obituary in the May 6, 2010 edition.
  3. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  4. [S2917] Carolina Memorial Park, Charleston Co., SC, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S8243] Post and Courier, The, From the Charles Allen LaPrade obituary in the Feb 9, 2016 edition.

Cadd Bruce Smith Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. May 11, 1924, d. July 17, 2013
     Cadd Bruce Smith Jr. was buried at Guilford Memorial Park, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.5,3 His Social Security Number was 238-22-9402.6 He was born on May 11, 1924 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.3,4,6 He married Mabel Louise Mae LaPrade, daughter of Willie Lawrence LaPrade and Vera Elsie Aldridge, on October 27, 1951 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.1,2,3 Cadd Bruce Smith Jr. died on July 17, 2013 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 89.3,6 He GREENSBORO — Cadd Bruce ("C.B") Smith, Jr., 89, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at his home. Burial will follow at Guilford Memorial Park. A lifelong resident of Greensboro, C.B. was born May 11, 1924 to the late Cadd B. and Mattie S. Smith, Sr. for 57 years he was the devoted husband to the late Louise "Susie" LaPrade Smith. He served in the U. S. Army medical corps in England during World War II. C.B. lived an extremely active and useful life. You may remember him as the friendly man who serviced your cash register, or more recently, the ol' man working alongside the off duty firefighters - mowing grass all over the county. For 38 years he was employed by the National Cash Register Company before retiring in 1986. After retirement C.B. assisted his son with his landscaping business and was still riding a lawn mower until the day he passed away! C.B. was a member of the Bessemer United Methodist Church from childhood and graduated from Bessemer High School. During his active years at the church, he taught the Sunday morning men's Bible study class, participated in the United Methodist Men, and was one of the leaders of the church's Boy Scout troop. After the birth of his grandchildren, his dedication and time spent nurturing them was his life's passion. In addition to his parents and wife, "Susie", he was preceded in death by his sisters, Helen S. Winger and Dottie S. Bonicard. Survivors include his two children, Pam Thomas (Jim) and David Smith (Susan), both of Greensboro, and his three grandchildren, Jennifer Thomas of Arlington, VA, and Kyle and Reid Smith of Greensboro. Other survivors include his brother, William E. Smith, Sr., and several nieces and nephews. on July 20, 2013.3

Family

Mabel Louise Mae LaPrade b. March 13, 1924, d. December 2, 2008
Marriage*He married Mabel Louise Mae LaPrade, daughter of Willie Lawrence LaPrade and Vera Elsie Aldridge, on October 27, 1951 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.1,2,3 
Children
  • Pamela Sue Smith7,3
  • David Kyle Smith7,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise LaPrade Smith obituary in the Dec 5, 2008 edition.
  2. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  3. [S619] News-Record, From the Cadd Bruce Smith, Jr. obituary in the Jul 20, 2013 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S6155] Guilford Memorial Park, Guilford Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.

Hilda Faye Chapman1,2

F, b. November 9, 1930, d. June 30, 2011
     Her Social Security Number was 239-46-6993.3 Hilda Faye Chapman was buried at Floral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.1 She was born on November 9, 1930 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.3,2 She married William Carl LaPrade, son of Willie Lawrence LaPrade and Vera Elsie Aldridge, on September 20, 1952 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.1,4,5 As of September 20, 1952,her married name was LaPrade.4 Hilda Faye Chapman died on June 30, 2011 at North Carolina at age 80.3 She HIGH POINT - Hilda Chapman LaPrade, age 80, daughter of the late Edna Palmer Chapman and Alton Leroy Chapman, went peacefully to be with her Lord on June 30, 2011. She was a lifetime member of High Point Friends Meeting. Hilda will be remembered for her love of family and for her years of devotion to her mother, Edna Palmer Chapman. Hilda retired from Perkinson's Jewelry Store. Previously, she worked at Voorhees and Everhart Architects and Dennis Office Supply. She loved needlework, sewing, music, dancing, traveling and having fun with family and friends. She was devoted to her late husband of many years, William C. LaPrade, who was a vice president and trust officer for Wachovia Bank. Hilda attended Catawba College, Salisbury, and has many good friends from her college years. Hilda is survived by two sisters, Hazel Chapman Minnick of High Point and Joyce Chapman Brown (Albert) of Salisbury. She has one nephew, Harvey E. Minnick, (Gina) and four nieces, Brenda Chapman Minnick of High Point, Cindy Brown Amerson (Allen) of Salisbury, Libby Brown Laxton (Charles) of Hudson and Jeannie Brown Farrell (Joe), of Granite Falls. Visitation and Service: The family will receive friends and guests at Cumby Family Funeral Service, Eastchester Drive, High Point, Saturday, July 2, at 2 p.m. The service will follow at 3 p.m. in the Cumby Chapel, officiated by Rev. Kelly Kellum, pastor of High Point Friends Meeting. Interment will follow at Floral Garden Park Cemetery on Rotary Drive in High Point. Memorials: May be made to High Point Friends Meeting. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service, High Point. on July 2, 2011.1

Family

William Carl LaPrade b. June 22, 1927, d. October 13, 1987
Marriage*She married William Carl LaPrade, son of Willie Lawrence LaPrade and Vera Elsie Aldridge, on September 20, 1952 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.1,4,5 
Children
  • Cynthia Lynn LaPrade6
  • Carol Ann LaPrade6
  • Christopher Vincent LaPrade6

Citations

  1. [S2007] Salisbury Post, From the Hilda Chapman LaPrade obituary in the Jul 2, 2011 edition.
  2. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  5. [S619] News-Record, From the William Carl LaPrade obituary in the Oct 14, 1987 edition.
  6. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.

Alan Francis Johnson1,2,3,4

M, b. May 5, 1933, d. April 11, 2020
     Alan Francis Johnson Alan Francis Johnson, a native of Jamestown, passed away on April 11, 2020, at age 86. He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-two years, Joanne LaPrade Johnson; his parents, Robah Vincent Johnson and Edith Haynes Johnson, and his brother, Frederick Wayne Johnson. Alan is survived by his children, Alan F. Johnson, Jr. (Beverly) of Greensboro, Ellen Patterson (Jeff) of Summerfield, Cindy Buzzard (Tom) of Raleigh, Carol Bolding (Steve) of Beaufort, NC and Chris Johnson (Kristy) of Raleigh. Also surviving are grandchildren: Courtney Stilwell (Tommy), Megan Davis (Jason), Taylor Johnson (Karla), Frances Beasley (Johnson), Nathan Price, Heather Davis, Will Bolding, Jon Bolding (Joanna), Soren Bolding, Alex Johnson and Kate Johnson. He is survived by five great-grandchildren: Jack and Gray Stilwell, Ryan and Peyton Davis and Charlie Johnson. Alan loved his family dearly. Alan graduated from Jamestown High School (1951) and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1955). He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving as a navigator-bombardier. He retired from Thomasville Furniture Industries as credit manager and held several board positions in the Furniture Manufacturers Credit Association. He was a lifelong member of Jamestown United Methodist Church where he was active as Trustee chairman, Sunday School superintendent, Administrative Board, Chancel Choir member and member of the Austin Fortney Sunday School class. In retirement, Alan was involved in the preservation of the former Jamestown Public School and the establishment of the Jamestown Public Library, serving as Trustee chairman for many years. He spent many Wednesday mornings enjoying the friendship and work with the JUMC volunteer yard crew.3 He was buried at Jamestown United Methodist Church Columbarium, 403 East Main Street, Jamestown, Guilford Co., North Carolina.4 He was born on May 5, 1933 at North Carolina.1,4 He married Sylvia Joanne LaPrade, daughter of Willie Lawrence LaPrade and Vera Elsie Aldridge, on March 31, 1956 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.1,5,2,4,3 Alan Francis Johnson died on April 11, 2020 at Jamestown, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 86.3,4

Family

Sylvia Joanne LaPrade b. December 3, 1934, d. January 22, 2018
Marriage*He married Sylvia Joanne LaPrade, daughter of Willie Lawrence LaPrade and Vera Elsie Aldridge, on March 31, 1956 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.1,5,2,4,3 
Children
  • Chris Johnson5,3
  • Cindy Johnson5,3
  • Carol Johnson5,3
  • Alan Francis Johnson Jr.1,5,3
  • Ellen Gayle Johnson1,5,6,7,3

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  3. [S8043] Cumby Funeral Home, online www.cumbyfuneral.com, From the Alan Francis Johnson obituary.
  4. [S10091] Jamestown United Methodist Church Columbarium, Guilford Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S8043] Cumby Funeral Home, online www.cumbyfuneral.com, From the Joanne LaPrade Johnson obituary.
  6. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  7. [S619] News-Record, From the Patterson-Johnson marriage announcement in the Nov 28, 1976 edition.

John David Yeatts1

M, b. January 9, 1856, d. February 25, 1922
FatherJohn Yeardley Yates1,2,3,4 b. January 1, 1807, d. February 16, 1882
MotherElizabeth Feline Lipford1,2,3,4 b. December 1, 1814, d. March 24, 1908
     John David Yeatts was buried at Yates Family Cemetery, near Stonewall Church, one-half mile off 4366 Rt. 221 N., Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on January 9, 1856 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5,1 He married Ruth Ellen Ingram, daughter of Elkanah Turner "Elkany" Ingram and Matilda Ann Willis, on April 12, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 John David Yeatts died on February 25, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 66; The Yates book has a death date of Feb 22, 1922.5,1

Census Records

1860Dwelling 492, South District, Patrick Co., Virginia2
1870Dwelling 49, Mayo Township, Patrick Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 214, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 76, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 36, District 49, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 18, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1880Farmer7
1900Farmer9
1910Farmer10
1920Farmer11

Family

Ruth Ellen Ingram b. April 4, 1858, d. December 31, 1935
Marriage*John David Yeatts married Ruth Ellen Ingram, daughter of Elkanah Turner "Elkany" Ingram and Matilda Ann Willis, on April 12, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Elizabeth F. Yates obituary in an undated edition.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S402] Mary Conner Williams, Yates Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  14. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  18. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Martha Bertha Roberson1,2,3

F, b. June 8, 1906, d. June 20, 1983
     Her Social Security Number was 228-07-0492.4 Martha Bertha Roberson was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,5,6,2 She was born on June 8, 1906 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,3,6,4 She married Noah Alvin Aldridge, son of John Henry Anderson Aldridge and Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner, on June 17, 1926 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,6 As of June 17, 1926,her married name was Aldridge.3 Martha Bertha Roberson died on June 20, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.1,5,6,2 She Mrs. Bertha Roberson Aldridge, age 76, passed away June 20, 1983. She retired from Bassett-Walker Knitting Mills as an inspector with 32 years of service. Surviving are one son, Alvin Aldridge, Rocky Mount; one daughter, Mrs. John M. (Ann) Wray, Rocky Mount; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Curtis R. Nichols, Bassett; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Kermit (Lucy) Holcomb, Rocky Mount; and Mrs. Bertha Roberson, Martinsville; one brother-in-law, Clarence Aldridge, Copper Hill. Interment will follow in the Franklin Memorial Park. on June 21, 1983.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 54, District 1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 177, District 34-18A, Snow Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 461, District 34-6, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Knitting mill inspector8
1950Textile plant inspector9

Family

Noah Alvin Aldridge b. May 25, 1903, d. June 2, 1931
Marriage*Martha Bertha Roberson married Noah Alvin Aldridge, son of John Henry Anderson Aldridge and Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner, on June 17, 1926 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Roberson Aldridge obituary in the Jun 21, 1983 edition.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Genoa Ann Wray obituary in the Apr 23, 2011 edition.

Alvin Willis Aldridge1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 7, 1927, d. August 26, 1991
FatherNoah Alvin Aldridge2,7,3 b. May 25, 1903, d. June 2, 1931
MotherMartha Bertha Roberson2,7,3,4,8,9,10 b. June 8, 1906, d. June 20, 1983
     Alvin Willis Aldridge was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,11,2,3,4 His Social Security Number was 224-32-4006.12 He was born on May 7, 1927 at Henry Co., Virginia.12,2,3,4,13,6 He married Virginia Ruth Lavinder on September 27, 1951 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5 Alvin Willis Aldridge and Virginia Ruth Lavinder were divorced on January 26, 1957 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5 Alvin Willis Aldridge died on August 26, 1991 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 64.12,1,2,3,4 He ROCKY MOUNT - Alvin Willis Aldridge, age 64, died Monday, August 26, 1991. Surviving are a daughter, Diane A. Law, Glade Hill; two granddaughters; a sister and brother-in-law, Ann and John M. Wray, Rocky Mount; two aunts, Curtis Nichols and Lucy Holcomb, both of Bassett; also several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Franklin Memorial Park by the Rev. J. Earl Harrelson. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on August 27, 1991.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 54, District 1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 177, District 34-18A, Snow Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 461, District 34-6, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1950Sawmill laborer9

Family

Virginia Ruth Lavinder b. July 21, 1930, d. December 5, 2014
Marriage*Alvin Willis Aldridge married Virginia Ruth Lavinder on September 27, 1951 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Alvin Willis Aldridge and Virginia Ruth Lavinder were divorced on January 26, 1957 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin Willis Aldridge obituary in the Aug 26, 1991 edition.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Roberson Aldridge obituary in the Jun 21, 1983 edition.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Diane A. Law obituary in the Jul 25, 2016 edition.

Genoa Ann "Noa-Ann" Aldridge1

F, b. October 4, 1931, d. April 21, 2011
FatherNoah Alvin Aldridge2,1 b. May 25, 1903, d. June 2, 1931
MotherMartha Bertha Roberson2,1,3,4,5 b. June 8, 1906, d. June 20, 1983
     Her Social Security Number was 226-36-0347.6 Genoa Ann "Noa-Ann" Aldridge was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,7 She married John Matteau "Shangie" Wray.2,1,3 Her married name was Wray. Genoa Ann "Noa-Ann" Aldridge was born on October 4, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,8,6 She died on April 21, 2011 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 79.1,6,9 She Genoa Ann (Noa-Ann) Wray, 79, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2011. Mrs. Wray retired from DuPont with 31 ½ years of service and Fork Mountain Rest Home where she worked for over 10 years, a job she dearly loved, and was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. She was born on October 4, 1931, a daughter of the late Noah and Bertha Robertson Aldridge and was preceded in death by her husband, John M. "Shangie" Wray; and a son, Jackie D. Wray. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Susan Wray; special daughter-in-law, Connie P. Wray; her grandchildren, Stephanie and Taw Hodges, Brittany Michelle Wray, Jace and Andrea Wray and Jade Kelli Wray; greatgrandchildren, Clayton and Alison Hodges, and Tanner Wray-Dudley; stepgrandson, Will and Jamie Wilson; and step great-grandchildren, Daniel, Amelia and Graceann Wilson. She is also survived by her special cousins, considered the "Golden Girls," Zenith Lawrence, Blandy Frettful and Patty Martin. Funeral Services will be conducted from Woodlawn Baptist Church at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2011, with the Rev. Eddie Hawks officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 30 Woodlawn Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. Her family will receive friends on Sunday, April 24, 2011, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lynch ConnerBowman Funeral Home. on April 23, 2011.10

Census Records

1940Dwelling 177, District 34-18A, Snow Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 461, District 34-6, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1950Textile plant worker4

Family

John Matteau "Shangie" Wray b. April 9, 1924, d. August 22, 2002
Marriage*Genoa Ann "Noa-Ann" Aldridge married John Matteau "Shangie" Wray.2,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Genoa Ann Wray obituary in the Apr 23, 2011 edition.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Roberson Aldridge obituary in the Jun 21, 1983 edition.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Genoa Ann Wray obitutary in the Apr 23, 2011 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John M. Wray obituary in the Aug 24, 2002 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Johnny Darrell Wray obituary in the Oct 18, 2013 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jackie Dean Wray obituary in the Mar 29, 2000 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Matteau "Shangie" Wray1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 9, 1924, d. August 22, 2002
     John Matteau "Shangie" Wray married Genoa Ann "Noa-Ann" Aldridge, daughter of Noah Alvin Aldridge and Martha Bertha Roberson.1,2,7 John Matteau "Shangie" Wray was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on April 9, 1924 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,8 He died on August 22, 2002 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 78.3,6 He WRAY, John M., (Shangie), 78, of Rocky Mount, died Thursday, August 22, 2002, in the local hospital. He was retired from Bassett Furniture with over fifty years of service. He was a loyal member of Woodlawn Baptist church where he served on the Board of Trustees for many years. Mr. Wray was preceded in death by a son, Jackie D. Wray; brothers, Posey and George Wray; parents, Lester and May Wray. Surviving are his wife of fifty-two years, Ann Wray, of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Susan Wray, Rocky Mount; loving daughter-in-law, Connie Wray, Rocky Mount; his grandchildren, Stephanie Wray, Brittany Wray, Jace Wray, Jade Wray; stepgrandson, Will Wilson and fiance, Jamie McFate, Maryland; brothers and sisters-in-law, Elwood and Becky Wray, Roanoke, Brady and Marie Wray, Rocky Mount; several special nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on August 24, 2002.3

Family

Genoa Ann "Noa-Ann" Aldridge b. October 4, 1931, d. April 21, 2011
Marriage*He married Genoa Ann "Noa-Ann" Aldridge, daughter of Noah Alvin Aldridge and Martha Bertha Roberson.1,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Genoa Ann Wray obituary in the Apr 23, 2011 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John M. Wray obituary in the Aug 24, 2002 edition.
  4. [S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Roberson Aldridge obituary in the Jun 21, 1983 edition.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Johnny Darrell Wray obituary in the Oct 18, 2013 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jackie Dean Wray obituary in the Mar 29, 2000 edition.

Sceboy Boone Stewart1,2,3,4

M, b. March 15, 1906, d. December 19, 1952
     Sceboy Boone Stewart was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,2 He was born on March 15, 1906 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1907.5,7,2,3,8 He married Piney Arilee Aldridge, daughter of John Henry Anderson Aldridge and Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner, on November 21, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,6,8 Sceboy Boone Stewart died on December 19, 1952 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 46.2,8,4 He Sceboy B. Stewart, 46, of Bassett died yesterday in a Martinsville hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Tiny Stewart; his father, C. W. Stewart, Bent Mountain; three sons, Willard Stewart, Norman Stewart, Army, Bassett; Fred Stewart, U.S. Army, Germany; a daughter, Mrs. Henry Maddox, Bassett; three brothers, Jesse Stewart, Callaway; London Stewart, Milton, W. Va; Dennis Stewart, Vinton; two sisters, Mrs. Meredith Powell, Bent Mountain; Mrs. Nannie Gentry, Charleston, W.Va. on December 20, 1952.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 41, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 52, District 45-1, Bassett, Virginia10

Occupation

1940Farm laborer9

Family

Piney Arilee Aldridge b. May 22, 1906, d. January 28, 1981
Marriage*Sceboy Boone Stewart married Piney Arilee Aldridge, daughter of John Henry Anderson Aldridge and Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner, on November 21, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,6,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Thomas Ingram obituary in the May 23, 2010 edition.
  2. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Sceboy B. Stewart obituary in the Dec 20, 1952 edition.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Gladys Lena Stewart1,2

F, b. January 2, 1927, d. December 9, 1976
FatherSceboy Boone Stewart1,3,4,5 b. March 15, 1906, d. December 19, 1952
MotherPiney Arilee Aldridge1,3,4,5 b. May 22, 1906, d. January 28, 1981
     Gladys Lena Stewart was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.6,4 Her married name was Maddox.7 She married Henry Prelo Maddox.7 Gladys Lena Stewart was born on January 2, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4 She died on December 9, 1976 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 49.1,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 41, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Henry Prelo Maddox b. January 6, 1921, d. April 19, 1973
Marriage*Gladys Lena Stewart married Henry Prelo Maddox.7 
Child
  • David Prelo Maddox3,9

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Thomas Ingram obituary in the May 23, 2010 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Sceboy B. Stewart obituary in the Dec 20, 1952 edition.
  8. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Willard Howard Stewart1,2

M, b. October 3, 1928, d. May 18, 2010
FatherSceboy Boone Stewart3,1,4,5,6 b. March 15, 1906, d. December 19, 1952
MotherPiney Arilee Aldridge3,1,4,5,6 b. May 22, 1906, d. January 28, 1981
     Willard Howard Stewart was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 226-32-7724.7 He was born on October 3, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,1,7,2 He died on May 18, 2010 at Blountville, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 81.1,7 He Willard H. Stewart, 81, of Bassett, Va., died on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Greystone Health Care, in Blountville, Tenn. He was born in Floyd County on October 3, 1928, to Sceboy B. and Piny Aldridge Stewart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Sgt. Fred C.S. and Norman G. Stewart; and a sister, Gladys L. Maddox. He was retired from Anthony Brothers Lumber and Supply Company, in Stanleytown, Va., where he worked for 48 years. Surviving is a nephew, David P. Maddox, of Martinsville. A private Graveside Service will be held at the Old Salem Cemetery, Copper Hill, Va. on May 20, 2010.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 41, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 52, District 45-1, Bassett, Virginia4

Occupation

1950Furniture company worker4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Thomas Ingram obituary in the May 23, 2010 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Sceboy B. Stewart obituary in the Dec 20, 1952 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Fred Charles Stewart Stewart1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. August 23, 1932, d. January 27, 1956
FatherSceboy Boone Stewart2,3,9,10,6,11 b. March 15, 1906, d. December 19, 1952
MotherPiney Arilee Aldridge2,3,9,11,10,6 b. May 22, 1906, d. January 28, 1981
     Fred Charles Stewart Stewart was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Sgt. Co. C. 11th Arned Calv. Regt."1,5,7 He was born on August 23, 1932 at Virginia.1,2,5,11,7,8 He married Sarah Artince Tobler on August 9, 1952 at Martinsville, Virginia.6 Fred Charles Stewart Stewart died on January 27, 1956 at Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., Kentucky, at age 23.1,2,4,5,7,8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 41, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 52, District 45-1, Bassett, Virginia9

Occupation

1950Furniture company worker9

Family

Sarah Artince Tobler b. September 4, 1935, d. March 26, 2019
Marriage*Fred Charles Stewart Stewart married Sarah Artince Tobler on August 9, 1952 at Martinsville, Virginia.6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Thomas Ingram obituary in the May 23, 2010 edition.
  4. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  5. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  8. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Sceboy B. Stewart obituary in the Dec 20, 1952 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Norman Gelespie Stewart1,2,3

M, b. August 8, 1936, d. March 17, 1993
FatherSceboy Boone Stewart4,5,6,7,8,2,3 b. March 15, 1906, d. December 19, 1952
MotherPiney Arilee Aldridge4,5,6,7,8,2,3 b. May 22, 1906, d. January 28, 1981
     His Social Security Number was 231-38-4067.9 Norman Gelespie Stewart was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10 He was born on August 8, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,9,4,1,2,3,10 He died on March 17, 1993 at Bassett, Virginia, at age 56.11,9,2,10

Census Records

1940Dwelling 41, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 52, District 45-1, Bassett, Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Thomas Ingram obituary in the May 23, 2010 edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Sceboy B. Stewart obituary in the Dec 20, 1952 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  12. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

James B. Yates1

M, b. June 18, 1858, d. July 5, 1858
FatherJohn Yeardley Yates1,2,3 b. January 1, 1807, d. February 16, 1882
MotherElizabeth Feline Lipford1,2,3 b. December 1, 1814, d. March 24, 1908
     James B. Yates was born on June 18, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on July 5, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of flux in infancy.3

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  3. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.

Jamie Mahalah Aldridge1,2,3

F, b. August 21, 1933, d. May 18, 2013
FatherWilford Osborne Aldridge4,5,6,1,7 b. July 13, 1910, d. September 23, 1957
MotherEdna Edith Hart4,5,6,1
     Jamie Mahalah Aldridge was buried at Mount Comfort Cemetery, 6600 S. Kings Highway, Fairfax Co., Virginia.8 Her Social Security Number was 226-36-2464.9 She Jamie Mahalah Aldridge, Aug 22, 1933 – May 18, 2013. Jamie Mahalah Aldridge, 79, passed away peacefully at Mary Washington Hospital with her daughter, Dr. Victoria Scarborough (MWC ’79) and son, Douglas Brian Scarborough by her side. She is also survived her brother, Osborne Aldridge; grandchildren, Maxwell Douglas Scarborough and Ryan Ketcham; nephew Brad Aldridge and other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, George Harold Scarborough and brothers, Marvin Aldridge and Wesley Aldridge.3 She was born on August 21, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Aug 22, 1933.1,9,3 As of July 18, 1952,her married name was Scarborough.1 She married George Harold Scarborough on July 18, 1952 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.1,3 Jamie Mahalah Aldridge died on May 18, 2013 at Fredericksburg, Virginia, at age 79.9,2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 160, District 45-12, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 178, District 45-1, Bassett, Virginia7

Family

George Harold Scarborough b. July 20, 1932, d. January 31, 1978
Marriage*Jamie Mahalah Aldridge married George Harold Scarborough on July 18, 1952 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Dr. Victoria Denice Scarborough3
  • Douglas Brian Scarborough3,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S10749] Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/fredericksburg-va/mullins-thompson-funeral-service/7534, From the Jamie Mahalah Aldridge obituary.
  4. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S10237] Bassett Funeral Service, online www.bassettfuneralservice.com, From the Marvin Thomas Aldridge obituary.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3228] Mount Comfort Cemetery, Fairfax Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Marvin Thomas Aldridge1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 16, 1935, d. November 15, 2009
FatherWilford Osborne Aldridge7,8,2,5,9,10 b. July 13, 1910, d. September 23, 1957
MotherEdna Edith Hart7,8,2,5
     His Social Security Number was 225-38-6638.11 Marvin Thomas Aldridge Marvin Thomas Aldridge, 74, of Martinsville died Sunday November 15, 2009 at home. He was born on June 16, 1935 in Floyd County, VA a son to the late Wilford Aldridge and the late Edna Hart Aldridge. He was an Air Force Veteran having served in the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife of 52 years Betty W. Aldridge of the home, three daughters and two sons, Patsy Heltibridle of Warrenton, VA, Catherine Cooper of Eden, NC, Thomas Aldridge of Bassett, VA, Donna Jackson of Myrtle Beach, SC, Darrell Aldridge of Reidsville,NC, two brothers Osborne Aldridge of Alexandria, VA, Wesley Aldridge of Summerfield, NC, one sister Jamie Aldridge of Northern, VA, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial to follow in Roselawn Burial Park with full military honors conducted by the Martinsville and Henry Co. Honor Guard.2 He was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.2,6 He was born on June 16, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.11,1,2,4,6 He married Betty Ruth Williams on May 4, 1957 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.5 Marvin Thomas Aldridge died on November 15, 2009 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 74.1,11,2,3,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 160, District 45-12, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 178, District 45-1, Bassett, Virginia9

Family

Betty Ruth Williams
Marriage*Marvin Thomas Aldridge married Betty Ruth Williams on May 4, 1957 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.5 
Children
  • Patsy Lou Aldridge2
  • Catherine Edith Aldridge5,2
  • Thomas Lee Aldridge2
  • Donna Anne Aldridge2
  • Darrell Osborne Aldridge2

Citations

  1. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  2. [S10237] Bassett Funeral Service, online www.bassettfuneralservice.com, From the Marvin Thomas Aldridge obituary.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilford Osborn Aldridge obituary in the Sep 25, 1957 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

John Wesley Aldridge1,2,3

M, b. April 7, 1938, d. April 18, 2012
FatherWilford Osborne Aldridge1,2,4,5,6 b. July 13, 1910, d. September 23, 1957
MotherEdna Edith Hart1,2,4
     John Wesley Aldridge was born on April 7, 1938 at Henry Co., Virginia.3 He died on April 18, 2012 at North Carolina at age 74.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 160, District 45-12, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 178, District 45-1, Bassett, Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S10237] Bassett Funeral Service, online www.bassettfuneralservice.com, From the Marvin Thomas Aldridge obituary.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilford Osborn Aldridge obituary in the Sep 25, 1957 edition.
  7. [S5608] Unknown compiler, U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2018.

Lucy Pearline Aldridge1

F, b. February 16, 1913, d. May 19, 2004
FatherJohn Henry Anderson Aldridge2,3,4,5,1,6,7 b. September 16, 1869, d. September 27, 1954
MotherMahala Ann "Sis" Conner2,3,4,1,6,7 b. June 5, 1871, d. March 15, 1936
     Lucy Pearline Aldridge was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.2,8 Her Social Security Number was 227-34-8439.9 She was born on February 16, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,1 She married Rev. Melvin Kermit Holcomb on November 1, 1928 at Martinsville, Virginia.2,3,10,8,11,12 As of November 1, 1928,her married name was Holcomb. Lucy Pearline Aldridge died on May 19, 2004 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 91.2,9 She Lucy Aldridge Holcomb, 91, of 2797 Fork Mountain Road, Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at the Fork Mountain Rest Home. She was born Feb. 16, 1913, in Floyd County, a daughter of John and Mahala Conner Aldridge. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, M. Kermit Holcomb; a son, Melvin Holcomb; three brothers; and four sisters. She had been a member of the Fork Mountain United Methodist Church for 75 years and a charter member of the United Methodist Women. She retired from Sale Knitting Co. Surviving are three sons, Glennis Holcomb of Bassett, Wayne Holcomb of Rocky Mount and Douglas Holcomb of Boones Mill; two daughters, Freeda Brown and Carmel Powell, both of Rocky Mount; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one step-grandson; and one great-great-grandchild. A graveside funeral will be held at Roselawn Burial Park. on May 21, 2004.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 15, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 246, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 142, District 34-18A, Snow Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 449, District 120-69, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1950Knitting mill seamstress5

Family

Rev. Melvin Kermit Holcomb b. March 16, 1911, d. April 20, 1986
Marriage*Lucy Pearline Aldridge married Rev. Melvin Kermit Holcomb on November 1, 1928 at Martinsville, Virginia.2,3,10,8,11,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, Fom the Lucy Aldridge Holcomb obituary in the May 21, 2004 edition.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mahala Aldridge obituary in the Mar 16, 1936 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Aldridge Roberson obituary in the Jul 2, 1986 edition.
  8. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Kermit Holcomb obituary in the Apr 22, 1986 edition.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Melvin Holcomb obituary in the Jul 3, 1994 edition.
  16. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Kenneth Wayne Holcomb, Sr. obituary.
  17. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Freeda Holcomb Brown obituary.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glennis E. Holcomb, Sr. obituary in the Nov 24, 2007 edition.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  21. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Carmel Holcomb Powell obituary.

Rev. Melvin Kermit Holcomb1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 16, 1911, d. April 20, 1986
     Rev. Melvin Kermit Holcomb was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.3,5,7 His Social Security Number was 227-03-3371.8 He was born on March 16, 1911 at Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., Virginia.8,2,3,4,5,6,7 He married Lucy Pearline Aldridge, daughter of John Henry Anderson Aldridge and Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner, on November 1, 1928 at Martinsville, Virginia.9,2,10,3,5,7 Rev. Melvin Kermit Holcomb died on April 20, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.8,3,5,7 He Rev. Melvin Kermit Holcomb, age 75, of Rt. 3, Bassett, died Sunday evening at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Franklin County, March 16, 1911, he has been a resident of the Fork Mountain Community for 57 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Holcomb; his mother, Vergie Hodges Holcomb. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier before retiring with 15 years service. He is the former Pastor of the New Hope United Methodist Church, Rocky Mount, for 22 years. He is a charter member and former Sunday School Superintendent of the Fork Mountain United Methodist Church. Also a charter member and chaplin of the Fork Mountain Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lucy Aldridge Holcomb, home; four sons, John Melvin Holcomb; Glennis Holcomb; Wayne Holcomb, all of Bassett; and Douglas Holcomb, Rocky Mount; two daughters, Mrs. Charles R. (Freeda) Brown, Rocky Mount; and Mrs. James L. (Carmel) Powell, Greer, S.C; three brothers, Junior Holcomb, Reidsville, N.C; Aaron Holcomb, Md; and Clinton Holcomb, Bassett; four sisters, Mrs. Laura Love, Martinsville; Mrs. Jewel Stultz, Md; Mrs. Joseph (Beatrice) Stultz, Md; and Mrs. Arthur (Jean) Linkous, Bassett; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park. on April 22, 1986.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 246, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 142, District 34-18A, Snow Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 449, District 120-69, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1930Farm laborer11
1940Furniture factory bed maker12
1950Nylon plant carpenter13

Family

Lucy Pearline Aldridge b. February 16, 1913, d. May 19, 2004
Marriage*Rev. Melvin Kermit Holcomb married Lucy Pearline Aldridge, daughter of John Henry Anderson Aldridge and Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner, on November 1, 1928 at Martinsville, Virginia.9,2,10,3,5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Melvin Holcomb obituary in the Jul 3, 1994 edition.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Kermit Holcomb obituary in the Apr 22, 1986 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, Fom the Lucy Aldridge Holcomb obituary in the May 21, 2004 edition.
  10. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Kenneth Wayne Holcomb, Sr. obituary.
  15. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Freeda Holcomb Brown obituary.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glennis E. Holcomb, Sr. obituary in the Nov 24, 2007 edition.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Carmel Holcomb Powell obituary.

Freeda Arlene Holcomb1,2,3

F, b. September 11, 1930, d. February 3, 2023
FatherRev. Melvin Kermit Holcomb4,5,1,6,7,8,9,10,3 b. March 16, 1911, d. April 20, 1986
MotherLucy Pearline Aldridge4,5,1,6,7,8,9,10,3 b. February 16, 1913, d. May 19, 2004
     Freeda Arlene Holcomb was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.11,10 She Freeda Holcomb Brown, age 92 of Fork Mountain went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 3, 2023. She was born September 11, 1930 a daughter of the late Rev. Kermit and Lucy Holcomb and was also preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Charles Randolph Brown; son, Don Brown; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Nancy Holcomb; brother, Glennis Holcomb; sister, Carmel Powell; and sister-in-law, Sherry Holcomb. Surviving are her children, Charles R. Brown, Jr. (Peggy), Carl W. Brown, Susan B. Rea (Terry), and Linda B. Davis (Mike); two grandsons, Bobby Rea (Stephanie), Stephen Brown; great-grandson, Ethan Rea; brother, Wayne Holcomb; brother and sister-in-law, DL and Bobbie Holcomb; sister-in-law, Shirley Holcomb; brother-in-law, Jim Powell; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was a lifelong active member of Fork Mountain United Methodist Church where she was historian, sang in the choir, taught Sunday School and was a member of the United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the Fork Mountain Rescue Squad. Interment will follow in Henry Memorial Park.10 She was born on September 11, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11,10,2 As of May 31, 1950,her married name was Brown.3 She married Charles Randolph Brown Sr. on May 31, 1950 at Henry Co., Virginia.5,1,7,9,10,12,3 Freeda Arlene Holcomb died on February 3, 2023 at Virginia at age 92.10

Census Records

1940Dwelling 142, District 34-18A, Snow Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 449, District 120-69, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1950Nylon plant worker8

Family

Charles Randolph Brown Sr. b. March 28, 1929, d. November 17, 2018
Marriage*Freeda Arlene Holcomb married Charles Randolph Brown Sr. on May 31, 1950 at Henry Co., Virginia.5,1,7,9,10,12,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  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. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, Fom the Lucy Aldridge Holcomb obituary in the May 21, 2004 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Melvin Holcomb obituary in the Jul 3, 1994 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Kenneth Wayne Holcomb, Sr. obituary.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Kermit Holcomb obituary in the Apr 22, 1986 edition.
  10. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Freeda Holcomb Brown obituary.
  11. [S2776] Henry Memorial Park, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=padgett&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2846&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=23415376&CRid=50595&df=all&
  12. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Charles Randolph Brown, Sr. obituary.
  13. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Don Anthony Brown obituary.

John Melvin Holcomb1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. September 11, 1932, d. July 2, 1994
FatherRev. Melvin Kermit Holcomb9,1,2,3,10,11,12,4,13,5,8 b. March 16, 1911, d. April 20, 1986
MotherLucy Pearline Aldridge9,1,2,3,10,11,12,4,13,5,8 b. February 16, 1913, d. May 19, 2004
     His Social Security Number was 228-38-7737.14 John Melvin Holcomb was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.1,15,8 He married Nancy Kirk.8,16 John Melvin Holcomb was born on September 11, 1932 at Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., Virginia.14,2,5,6,7,8 He died on July 2, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.14,1,6,8 He HOLCOMB, John Melvin, 61, of Route 3, Bassett, died Saturday, July 2, 1994, in a Roanoke Hospital. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving from 1953 to 1955. Mr. Holcomb trained at Remington Rand in Washington, D.C. and was self-employed in office equipment repairs for 32 years, having owned and operated Holcombs Typewriters Service, H & H. Market. He was a member of the Fork Mountain Vol. Fire Department, the Fork Mountain Vol. Rescue Squad and the Martinsville-Henry Co. Music Association. Mr. Holcomb was preceded in death by his father, Reverend M. K. Holcomb and is survived by his wife, Nancy K. Holcomb; one daughter, Katherine Holcomb of Fork Mountain; his mother, Lucy A. Holcomb, Bassett; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Freeda and Randolph Brown, Carmel and Jim Powell all of Rocky Mount; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Glennis and Shirley Holcomb, Bassett, Wayne and Sherry Holcomb, Bassett, D. L. and Bobbie Holcomb, Rocky Mount; several nieces and nephews also survive. Interment will follow in Henry Memorial Park. on July 3, 2004.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 142, District 34-18A, Snow Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 449, District 120-69, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1950Truck driver12

Family

Nancy Kirk b. September 5, 1937, d. April 19, 2019
Marriage*John Melvin Holcomb married Nancy Kirk.8,16 
Child
  • Katherine Ann Holcomb1,16,17

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Melvin Holcomb obituary in the Jul 3, 1994 edition.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glennis E. Holcomb, Sr. obituary in the Nov 24, 2007 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Kermit Holcomb obituary in the Apr 22, 1986 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, Fom the Lucy Aldridge Holcomb obituary in the May 21, 2004 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Kenneth Wayne Holcomb, Sr. obituary.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Freeda Holcomb Brown obituary.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S2776] Henry Memorial Park, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=padgett&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2846&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=23415376&CRid=50595&df=all&
  16. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Nancy Kirk Holcomb obituary.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Carmel Iowa Holcomb1,2,3,4

F, b. July 21, 1934, d. December 31, 2015
FatherRev. Melvin Kermit Holcomb5,6,1,7,8,9,10,11,3,12 b. March 16, 1911, d. April 20, 1986
MotherLucy Pearline Aldridge5,6,1,7,8,9,10,11,3,12 b. February 16, 1913, d. May 19, 2004
     Carmel Iowa Holcomb Thursday, December 31, 2015, Carmel Holcomb Powell, 81 years, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, departed this life. A faithful member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church family, Carmel was preceded in death by her parents, M. Kermit and Lucy A. Holcomb and brothers, John M. Holcomb and Glennis E. Holcomb. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband of fifty-nine years, James L. Powell; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey L. and Pamela J. Powell; grandson, Jacob L. Powell; granddaughter, Jessica A. Powell; sister, Freeda H. Brown (Randolph); brothers, K. Wayne Holcomb (Sherry) and Douglas L. Holcomb (Bobbie); brother-in-law, Clifford N. Powell; sisters-in-law, Nancy K. Holcomb, Shirley H. Holcomb, and Barbara P. Dunkley; as well as numerous nieces; nephews; and friends. A memorial service will be held at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, 2717 Ruritan Road, Rocky Mount, with inurnment following in the church cemetery.3 She was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on July 21, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,12,4 As of May 19, 1956,her married name was Powell.12 She married James Lewis "Jim" Powell on May 19, 1956 at Franklin Co., Virginia.13,6,8,2,10,3,12 Carmel Iowa Holcomb died on December 31, 2015 at Virginia at age 81.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 142, District 34-18A, Snow Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 449, District 120-69, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia9

Family

James Lewis "Jim" Powell
Marriage*Carmel Iowa Holcomb married James Lewis "Jim" Powell on May 19, 1956 at Franklin Co., Virginia.13,6,8,2,10,3,12 
Child
  • Jeffrey Louis Powell1,3

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S4992] Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Carmel Holcomb Powell obituary.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, Fom the Lucy Aldridge Holcomb obituary in the May 21, 2004 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Melvin Holcomb obituary in the Jul 3, 1994 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Kenneth Wayne Holcomb, Sr. obituary.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Kermit Holcomb obituary in the Apr 22, 1986 edition.
  11. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Freeda Holcomb Brown obituary.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, Fom the Lucy Aldridge Holcomb obituary in the May 21, 2003 edition.

Glennis Elmer Holcomb Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 7, 1937, d. November 22, 2007
FatherRev. Melvin Kermit Holcomb6,7,1,2,8,9,10,11,12,3 b. March 16, 1911, d. April 20, 1986
MotherLucy Pearline Aldridge6,7,1,2,8,9,10,11,12,3 b. February 16, 1913, d. May 19, 2004
     Glennis Elmer Holcomb Sr. was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.2,13 His Social Security Number was 223-44-9502.14 He was born on January 7, 1937 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,14,3,4 He married Shirley Ann Hardy on May 25, 1957 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.15 Glennis Elmer Holcomb Sr. died on November 22, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.2,14,5 He Glennis E. Holcomb, Sr., 70, of Bassett, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke. Born on January 7, 1937 in Franklin County, the son of the late Kermit Holcomb and the late Lucy Aldridge Holcomb. Also preceded in death by brother, John Melvin Holcomb. Mr. Holcomb was a member of Fork Mountain United Methodist Church. Glennis was a semi-retired, self employed carpenter who had such unique carpentry and building skills, that many friends, neighbors, and relatives always requested his services to complete jobs. He loved to go fishing at SML and enjoyed riding his golf cart at Waterfront Park. He was an avid Nascar fan and will always be remembered as a quiet, independent man with a big heart who was very caring and giving. "Pappy" was a great carpenter who was taken too early from this life but is now the foreman for the Master Carpenter. Surviving is his loving wife and best friend of 50 years, Shirley Hardy Holcomb; one son, Glennis Holcomb, Jr. of Bassett; one daughter, Cheryl Holcomb of Roanoke; and a special "granddaughter" and loving four legged companion Abby. Also surviving are two brothers and sisters in law, Wayne and Sherry Holcomb of Rocky Mount and Douglas (D.L.) and Bobbie Holcomb of Boones Mill; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Freeda Brown and Randolph Brown of Rocky Mount and Carmel Powell and Jim Powell of Rocky Mount; and sister-inlaw, Nancy K. Holcomb of Bassett; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at Henry Memorial Park. on November 24, 2007.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 142, District 34-18A, Snow Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 449, District 120-69, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia10

Family

Shirley Ann Hardy
Marriage*Glennis Elmer Holcomb Sr. married Shirley Ann Hardy on May 25, 1957 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.15 
Children
  • Cheryl Holcomb2
  • Glennis Elmer Holcomb Jr.2,16

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glennis E. Holcomb, Sr. obituary in the Nov 24, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, Fom the Lucy Aldridge Holcomb obituary in the May 21, 2004 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Melvin Holcomb obituary in the Jul 3, 1994 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Kenneth Wayne Holcomb, Sr. obituary.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Kermit Holcomb obituary in the Apr 22, 1986 edition.
  12. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Freeda Holcomb Brown obituary.
  13. [S2776] Henry Memorial Park, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=padgett&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2846&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=23415376&CRid=50595&df=all&
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S619] News-Record, From the Holcomb-Hardy marriage announcement in the Jun 10, 1957 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Caron Aquilla Boswell1,2

F, b. December 17, 1841, d. March 25, 1920
FatherMark Malera Boswell3,1
MotherJane Forest Moore3,1
     Caron Aquilla Boswell was buried at Yeatts Family Cemetery, on a hill in a pasture, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.4,1,5 She was born on December 17, 1841 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,1 She married Henry Faison Yates, son of John Yeardley Yates and Elizabeth Feline Lipford, on October 14, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,2 As of October 14, 1858,her married name was Yates. Caron Aquilla Boswell died on March 25, 1920 at Dan River, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 78.4,1

Census Records

1860Dwelling 493, South District, Patrick Co., Virginia6
1870Dwelling 635, Mayo Township, Patrick Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 240, District 161, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 169, District 58, Dan River, Patrick Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son John9
1910Dwelling 108, District 74, Dan River, Patrick Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son John10
1920Dwelling 6, District 125, Dan River, Patrick Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son John11

Family 1

Henry Faison Yates b. November 3, 1836, d. April, 1870
Marriage*Caron Aquilla Boswell married Henry Faison Yates, son of John Yeardley Yates and Elizabeth Feline Lipford, on October 14, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,2 
Children

Family 2
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S7187] Aaron McAlexander, The Last One Leaving Mayberry, an Appalachian Anthology.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  5. [S7188] Yeatts Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S529] Unknown author, Patrick County Death Records 1853-1870.
  13. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  14. [S603] Jordan R, et. al Dodd, Virginia Marriages 1851-1929.

Kenneth Wayne Holcomb Sr.1,2,3

M, b. June 8, 1940, d. October 28, 2023
FatherRev. Melvin Kermit Holcomb4,5,1,2,6,7,8 b. March 16, 1911, d. April 20, 1986
MotherLucy Pearline Aldridge4,5,1,2,6,7,8 b. February 16, 1913, d. May 19, 2004
     Kenneth Wayne Holcomb Sr. Kenneth Wayne Holcomb, Sr., June 8, 1940 - October 28, 2023. Kenneth Wayne Holcomb, Sr., age 83 of Fork Mountain, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Kermit and Lucy Holcomb and by his wife of 61 years, Sherry McGhee Holcomb; son, Neil Holcomb; grandson, Daniel Buckner, brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Nancy Holcomb; brother, Glennis Holcomb; sister, Carmel Powell; sister and brother-in-law, Freeda and Randolph Brown. Surviving are his children, Kenneth W. Holcomb Jr. (Barbara), Sarah Campbell (Kenny Weddle), Reggie McGhee (Jenny) and Mearl Boswell (Lee); grandchildren, Blake Holcomb (Katie), Beth Cummings (Lee), Kimberly Holcomb, Haley McGhee, Vandalina Holcomb, Lenzie Boswell, Emily Boswell; three great-grandchildren, Eva Holcomb, Emma Holcomb and Lyla Cummings; brother and sister-in-law, DL and Bobbie Holcomb; sister-in-law, Shirley Holcomb; brother-in-law, Jim Powell; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Robertson (Junior). Thanks to his many friends in the neighborhood. He was a member of the Fork Mountain United Methodist Church. Wayne was a home improvement contractor and co-founder of Fork Mountain Adult Home with his wife Sherry. Interment will follow in Henry Memorial Park.2 He was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.2 He was born on June 8, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Sherry Jean McGhee circa 1962.2,9 Kenneth Wayne Holcomb Sr. died on October 28, 2023 at Virginia at age 83.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 449, District 120-69, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia6

Family

Sherry Jean McGhee b. May 4, 1940, d. May 5, 2021
Marriage*Kenneth Wayne Holcomb Sr. married Sherry Jean McGhee circa 1962.2,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Kenneth Wayne Holcomb, Sr. obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, Fom the Lucy Aldridge Holcomb obituary in the May 21, 2004 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Melvin Holcomb obituary in the Jul 3, 1994 edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Kermit Holcomb obituary in the Apr 22, 1986 edition.
  8. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Freeda Holcomb Brown obituary.
  9. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Sherry McGhee Holcomb obituary.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Neil Hampton Holcomb obituary in the Nov 30, 2009 edition.

Charles Randolph Brown Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 28, 1929, d. November 17, 2018
     Charles Randolph Brown Sr. was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.2,4 He Charles Randolph Brown, Sr. age 89 of Fork Mountain went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 17, 2018. He was born March 28, 1929 a son of the late Stafford Brown and Florence Tedder Brown. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Brown. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Freeda Holcomb Brown; children, Charles R. Brown, Jr. (Peggy), Don A. Brown, Carl W. Brown, Susan B. Rea (Terry), and Linda B. Davis (Mike); two grandsons, Bobby Rea (Stephanie), Stephen Brown; great-grandson, Ethan Rea; sister, Lois B. Purdy; brother, Luther Brown; sister-in-law, Dyanne Brown; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Randolph served with the US Army during the Korean War in the 43rd infantry division. He retired from DuPont as a T.A. with 38 years of service. He was a very active member of Fork Mountain United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, was Superintendent of Sunday School and held many other positions. He was also a lifetime member of the Fork Mountain Rescue Squad. The family extends a sincere thanks to Fork Mountain Rest Home for taking such good care of Randolph. Interment will follow in Henry Memorial Park.4 He was born on March 28, 1929 at Henry Co., Virginia.2,4,5,6,7 He married Freeda Arlene Holcomb, daughter of Rev. Melvin Kermit Holcomb and Lucy Pearline Aldridge, on May 31, 1950 at Henry Co., Virginia.8,1,9,10,3,4,5 Charles Randolph Brown Sr. died on November 17, 2018 at Virginia at age 89.2,4

Family

Freeda Arlene Holcomb b. September 11, 1930, d. February 3, 2023
Marriage*He married Freeda Arlene Holcomb, daughter of Rev. Melvin Kermit Holcomb and Lucy Pearline Aldridge, on May 31, 1950 at Henry Co., Virginia.8,1,9,10,3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S2776] Henry Memorial Park, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=padgett&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2846&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=23415376&CRid=50595&df=all&
  3. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Freeda Holcomb Brown obituary.
  4. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Charles Randolph Brown, Sr. obituary.
  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. [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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Melvin Holcomb obituary in the Jul 3, 1994 edition.
  9. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Kenneth Wayne Holcomb, Sr. obituary.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Kermit Holcomb obituary in the Apr 22, 1986 edition.
  11. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Don Anthony Brown obituary.