Louis Edward Perdue1

M, b. January 18, 1920, d. March 17, 1983
FatherCromer Floyd Perdue2,3,4,5 b. December 16, 1894, d. November 28, 1974
MotherNancy J. "Nannie" Stump2,3,4,5 b. October 16, 1897, d. April 9, 1965
     Louis Edward Perdue was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "SGT US Army World War II."1 He WWII veteran, served in India laying mines.2 He was born on January 18, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 He died on March 17, 1983 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 63.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 129, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 43, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1940Sawmill worker4

Citations

  1. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  2. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Eloise Perdue Vest obituary in the Oct 30, 2013 edition.

Lula Mable Holland1,2,3

F, b. October 25, 1898, d. December 11, 1966
FatherLeander Albon Holland1 b. January 9, 1876, d. December 7, 1954
MotherVirginia Mary Underwood1 b. March 19, 1874, d. May 18, 1943
     Lula Mable Holland was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on October 25, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 She married Posey Lee Carr, son of John William "Jack" Carr Jr. and Mary Catherine Wilson, on October 18, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of October 18, 1917,her married name was Carr. Lula Mable Holland died on December 11, 1966 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 65, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 139, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 22, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Posey Lee Carr b. April 25, 1892, d. June 23, 1963
Marriage*Lula Mable Holland married Posey Lee Carr, son of John William "Jack" Carr Jr. and Mary Catherine Wilson, on October 18, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Wesley Carr obituary in the May 11, 2007 edition.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alton Carr obituary in the Jan 21, 1996 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Lyndon Carr obituary in the Nov 29, 2004 edition.
  9. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  14. [S327] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Green Family of Franklin County, Virginia.

Cleveland Thomas Puckett1

M, b. February 15, 1895
FatherJohn Dibble Puckett b. September 22, 1863, d. May 11, 1945
MotherLiona Elizabeth Wilson b. September 22, 1867, d. January 6, 1934
     Cleveland Thomas Puckett was born on February 15, 1895 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.

Pearl Mae Puckett1,2,3

F, b. December 20, 1898, d. April 29, 1971
FatherJohn Dibble Puckett2,3 b. September 22, 1863, d. May 11, 1945
MotherLiona Elizabeth Wilson2,3 b. September 22, 1867, d. January 6, 1934
     Pearl Mae Puckett was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,3 She was born on December 20, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3 She married Oliver Wendell Manning Sr., son of Joseph Robert Manning and Rachel Malinda Lester, on May 7, 1917 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5 As of May 7, 1917,her married name was Manning.5 Pearl Mae Puckett and Oliver Wendell Manning Sr. were divorced on January 13, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 Pearl Mae Puckett married Everette Zachariah Craighead, son of William Daniel "Will" Craighead and Mary Lilly Hollins, on August 6, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 As of August 6, 1935,her married name was Craighead. Pearl Mae Puckett died on April 29, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.1,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 2, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 328, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 116, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Oliver Wendell Manning Sr. b. June 12, 1899, d. October 3, 1972
Marriage*Pearl Mae Puckett married Oliver Wendell Manning Sr., son of Joseph Robert Manning and Rachel Malinda Lester, on May 7, 1917 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5 
Divorce* Pearl Mae Puckett and Oliver Wendell Manning Sr. were divorced on January 13, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Family 2

Everette Zachariah Craighead b. May, 1898, d. 1963
Marriage*Pearl Mae Puckett married Everette Zachariah Craighead, son of William Daniel "Will" Craighead and Mary Lilly Hollins, on August 6, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Pearl Puckett Craighead.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bondeen Manning Barger obituary in the Jun 23, 1996 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin Coolidge Manning obituary in the Jul 17, 2007 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S939] William Clyde Conner, Puckett Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Hugh Manning obituary in the Nov 16, 2004 edition.

John Leeton Wilson1,2,3

M, b. January 1, 1875, d. March 15, 1930
FatherIsaac D. Wilson1,2 b. 1850, d. October 22, 1897
MotherRebecca F. Brown1,2 b. December 13, 1845, d. June 2, 1925
     John Leeton Wilson was buried at Anderson Mills Cemetery, On US 221, beside driveway of 9052 Floyd Highway North, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 1, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Sarah Elizabeth Mills, daughter of James Taylor Mills and Tabitha Jane Mills, on September 24, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 John Leeton Wilson died on March 15, 1930 at age 55.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Mills b. January 1, 1874
Marriage*John Leeton Wilson married Sarah Elizabeth Mills, daughter of James Taylor Mills and Tabitha Jane Mills, on September 24, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Elizabeth Mills1,2

F, b. January 1, 1874
FatherJames Taylor Mills1,2 b. December 22, 1847, d. March 12, 1915
MotherTabitha Jane Mills1,2 b. September 30, 1850, d. September 30, 1934
     Sarah Elizabeth Mills was buried at Anderson Mills Cemetery, On US 221, beside driveway of 9052 Floyd Highway North, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on January 1, 1874 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married John Leeton Wilson, son of Isaac D. Wilson and Rebecca F. Brown, on September 24, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of September 24, 1896,her married name was Wilson.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

John Leeton Wilson b. January 1, 1875, d. March 15, 1930
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth Mills married John Leeton Wilson, son of Isaac D. Wilson and Rebecca F. Brown, on September 24, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Paul Collins1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 1, 1924, d. February 26, 1990
FatherJames Peter "Jim" Collins1,6,3,5 b. December 9, 1873, d. November 27, 1960
MotherMinnie Catherine Stump1,3,5 b. March 10, 1883, d. June 17, 1935
     His Social Security Number was 224-24-8737.2 Paul Collins was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.7,8 He was born on December 1, 1924 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4 He married Mary Josephine Firebaugh on January 16, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,9,5 Paul Collins died on February 26, 1990 at Virginia at age 65.7,2 He Paul Collins, age 65, of Roanoke County died Monday, February 26, 1990. He was a member of Mountain Pass Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of Fulton Truck Co. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Firebaugh Collins; two daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine C. and Buck King, Kissimmee, Fla; Linda C. and Jim Anderson, Diamond Bar, Calif; one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin P. and Charlene Collins, Roanoke; two sisters, Mary C. Collins, Callaway; Myrtis C. Etzler, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Dean and Jason Dotson; Leslie and Christopher Anderson. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on February 27, 1990.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 111, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 179, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 294, District 81-36, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1940Farm laborer6
1950Bakery worker10

Family

Mary Josephine Firebaugh b. January 28, 1929, d. January 7, 2017
Marriage*Paul Collins married Mary Josephine Firebaugh on January 16, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,9,5 
Children
  • Barbara Elaine Collins7,10,9,5
  • Linda Gail Collins7,9,5
  • Kevin Paul Collins7,9,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Collins obituary in the Feb 27, 1990 edition.
  8. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  9. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Josephine Collins obituary.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Mary Katherine Collins1,2,3

F, b. July 28, 1921, d. December 30, 2003
FatherJames Peter "Jim" Collins1,4,5,2 b. December 9, 1873, d. November 27, 1960
MotherMinnie Catherine Stump1,4,5,2 b. March 10, 1883, d. June 17, 1935
     Mary Katherine Collins was buried at Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Rt. 806, 0.4 miles from Rt. 640, Six Mile Post Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,6 She was born on July 28, 1921 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,5,2,3,6 She married Robert Arvil Collins, son of Robert Walter Collins and Martha Ellen Stump, on October 17, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,5 Mary Katherine Collins died on December 30, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.1,6 She Mary Katherine Collins, 82, of Callaway, died Tuesday December 30, 2003 in the local hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arvil Collins; parents, James P. and Minnie Collins; son-in-law, Rod Shively. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Butch and Ruth Collins, Callaway; daughter, Judy Shively, Ferrum; grandchildren, Joy and Brian Cundiff, Rocky Mount, Blaine and Margaret Shively, Blacksburg, Durand and Angie Shively, Rocky Mount; great-grandchildren, Wyatt Cundiff, Ryan Shively, Jacob Nelson; sisters-in-law, Edith Young and Jo Collins, both of Roanoke. Interment will follow in the Cooper Family Cemetery. on December 31, 2003.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 111, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1950Dwelling 87, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1950Silk mill worker8

Family

Robert Arvil Collins b. July 17, 1913, d. July 11, 1979
Marriage*Mary Katherine Collins married Robert Arvil Collins, son of Robert Walter Collins and Martha Ellen Stump, on October 17, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Katherine Collins obituary in the Dec 31, 2003 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S7730] Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  7. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Arvin Collins obituary in the Jul 13, 1979 edition.

Willie May "Billie" Collins1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 24, 1902, d. January 26, 1961
FatherJames Peter "Jim" Collins1,2,4,5 b. December 9, 1873, d. November 27, 1960
MotherMinnie Catherine Stump1,4,5 b. March 10, 1883, d. June 17, 1935
     Her Social Security Number was 217-05-1054.5 Her married name was Brannan.5 Willie May "Billie" Collins was buried at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, Howard Co., Maryland.5,6 She married Unknown Brannan.5 Willie May "Billie" Collins was born on December 24, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 As of August 9, 1920,her married name was Carter.2 She married John Floyd Carter on August 9, 1920 at Richmond, Virginia.2,7 Willie May "Billie" Collins and John Floyd Carter were divorced on June 30, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Willie May "Billie" Collins married John Floyd Carter on June 8, 1927 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.3,4 Willie May "Billie" Collins and John Floyd Carter were divorced on July 15, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Willie May "Billie" Collins died on January 26, 1961 at Ranson, Jefferson Co., West Virginia, at age 58.5,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 108, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family 1

Unknown Brannan
Marriage*Willie May "Billie" Collins married Unknown Brannan.5 

Family 2

John Floyd Carter b. February 6, 1897, d. November 24, 1946
Marriage*Willie May "Billie" Collins married John Floyd Carter on August 9, 1920 at Richmond, Virginia.2,7 
Divorce* Willie May "Billie" Collins and John Floyd Carter were divorced on June 30, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Marriage Willie May "Billie" Collins married John Floyd Carter on June 8, 1927 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.3,4 
Divorce Willie May "Billie" Collins and John Floyd Carter were divorced on July 15, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Billie Mae Collins Brannan death certificate.
  6. [S6276] Meadowridge Memorial Park, Howard Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 20, 1913, d. May 25, 1996
     His Social Security Number was 229-34-7149.5 John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks, 83, of Fredericksburg died Saturday, May 25, at Mary Washington Hospital. He had retired as a surveyor for the Virginia Department of Transportation. He was a member of the sons of the Confederacy and was a World War II Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Valirie C. Micks; two sons, William W. Micks and John W. Micks, both of Fredericksburg; a brother, Henry B. Micks of Orange; and four grandchildren. A graveside service was held at Graham Cemetery in Orange County.3 He was buried at Graham Cemetery, 14293 Constitution Highway, Orange, Orange Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on March 20, 1913 at Orange, Orange Co., Virginia; All other records except his birth record have a birth date of Mar 21, 1913.2,7,5,6 He married Rachel Lethie Conner, daughter of James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner and Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff, on October 23, 1946 at Washington, D.C..1 John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks and Rachel Lethie Conner were divorced on June 7, 1967 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.7 John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks died on May 25, 1996 at Fredericksburg, Virginia, at age 83.2,3,4

Census Records

1950Dwelling 334, District 90-9A, Falmouth, Stafford Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1950State highway surveyor8

Family

Rachel Lethie Conner b. June 5, 1926, d. August 27, 1996
Marriage*John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks married Rachel Lethie Conner, daughter of James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner and Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff, on October 23, 1946 at Washington, D.C..1 
Divorce* John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks and Rachel Lethie Conner were divorced on June 7, 1967 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.7 
Children
  • William Wentworth Micks3,9,8
  • John Magruder Micks3,9

Citations

  1. [S5924] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
  2. [S11699] Graham Cemetery, Orange Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John DeJarnette Micks obituary.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Annie Blanche Collins1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 3, 1913, d. July 16, 1940
FatherJames Peter "Jim" Collins2,1,3,5 b. December 9, 1873, d. November 27, 1960
MotherMinnie Catherine Stump2,1,3,5 b. March 10, 1883, d. June 17, 1935
     Annie Blanche Collins was buried at Kemper Hale Family Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.4 She was born on September 3, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1914.3,4,5 As of October 25, 1931,her married name was Hale.3 She married Wilsie Julius Hale on October 25, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,5 Annie Blanche Collins died on July 16, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 26.4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 24, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 111, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 89, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Wilsie Julius Hale b. July 29, 1908, d. October 19, 1991
Marriage*Annie Blanche Collins married Wilsie Julius Hale on October 25, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S13189] Kemper Hale Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David L. Hale obituary in the Apr 9, 2001 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Myrtis Laura Collins1,2

F, b. July 31, 1906, d. December 25, 1992
FatherJames Peter "Jim" Collins3,4,2,5 b. December 9, 1873, d. November 27, 1960
MotherMinnie Catherine Stump3,4,2,5 b. March 10, 1883, d. June 17, 1935
     Myrtis Laura Collins was buried at Mount Union Cemetery, intersection of Daleville Road & Blacksburg Road, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.6,1,2 Her Social Security Number was 265-62-3201.7 She was born on July 31, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,2,5 She married William Haden Etzler on March 6, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5 As of March 6, 1933,her married name was Etzler.2,5 Myrtis Laura Collins died on December 25, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.7,6,1,2 She ETZLER, Myreis (should be Myrtis) Laura Collins, 86, of Roanoke, died December 25, 1992. She was preceded in death by her son, William Fred Etzler, and husband, William Hayden Etzler. She is survived by a daughter, Betty C. Etzler; sister, Mary Collins; sister-in-law, Josephine Collins; brothers-in-law, Frank and Fred Etzler of Florida; several nieces and nephews, including David Hillman. She was a compassionate teacher, a loyal friend and loved one, she thoroughly enjoyed life and will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor. Graveside services will be held at the Mount Union Cemetery in Botetourt County. on December 27, 1992.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 108, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 24, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 233, District 13-43B, Miami Beach, Dade Co., Florida8
1950Dwelling 53, District 69-124, Miami, Dade Co., Florida9

Family

William Haden Etzler b. September 28, 1902, d. May 21, 1986
Marriage*Myrtis Laura Collins married William Haden Etzler on March 6, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2276] Mount Union Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=65387696&CRid=1975164&df=all&
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myreis Laura Collins Etzler obituary in the Dec 27, 1992 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2021] Miami Herald, The, From the William Fred Etzler obituary in the Dec 17, 1963 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William H. Etzler obituary in the May 22, 1986 edition.

Pauline Collins1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 9, 1915, d. February 5, 1984
FatherJames Peter "Jim" Collins2,3,4,6,7 b. December 9, 1873, d. November 27, 1960
MotherMinnie Catherine Stump2,3,4,6,7 b. March 10, 1883, d. June 17, 1935
     Pauline Collins was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 229-46-3952.9 She was born on December 9, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,4,6,9,7 As of July 18, 1934,her married name was Rush.6 She married William Earl Rush on July 18, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,6 Pauline Collins died on February 5, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.1,8,4,5 She WIRTZ — Mrs. Pauline Collins Rush, 68, passed away Sunday, February 5, 1984. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Eural (Doris) Jones, Rocky Mount; five sons, William “Dick” Rush, Jimmie Roger Rush, Alfred Franklin “Frank” Rush, Donald Earl Rush, all of Hardy; Richard Ray Rush, Wirtz; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Mary C. Collins, Callaway; Mrs. Myrtis C. Etzler, Miami, Fla; one brother, Paul Collins, Roanoke. Interment will follow in the Head of the River Church Cemetery. on February 6, 1984.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 24, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 111, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 304, District 34-7, Gills Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 5, District 34-9, Gills Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia11

Family

William Earl Rush b. May 26, 1909, d. October 17, 1974
Marriage*Pauline Collins married William Earl Rush on July 18, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Collins Rush obituary in the Feb 6, 1984 edition.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Earl Rush obituary in the Oct 19, 1974 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jimmy Roger Rush obituary in the Dec 19, 1993 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Ray Rush obituary in the Jul 2, 2012 edition.

Ewell Huff Manning1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 22, 1916, d. April 21, 2005
FatherJohn Henry Manning2,1,6,5 b. March 3, 1882, d. September 13, 1965
MotherRachel Lura Stump1,2,6,5 b. January 28, 1886, d. May 15, 1948
     Ewell Huff Manning was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.7 His Social Security Number was 230-05-2231.8 He was born on August 22, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,4,7,5 He married Ethel Mae League on April 1, 1939 at Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia.5 Ewell Huff Manning died on April 21, 2005 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida, at age 88.8,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 119, District 23, Roanoke, Virginia2
1930Dwelling 172, District 37, Roanoke, Virginia1

Family

Ethel Mae League b. circa 1914
Marriage*Ewell Huff Manning married Ethel Mae League on April 1, 1939 at Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  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. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Doris Hunt Koger obituary in the Apr 3, 2011 edition.
  7. [S3235] Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Doris Marie Manning1

F, b. June 10, 1925, d. March 31, 2011
FatherJohn Henry Manning2,3,4,1 b. March 3, 1882, d. September 13, 1965
MotherRachel Lura Stump2,3,4,1 b. January 28, 1886, d. May 15, 1948
     Her Social Security Number was 229-64-5060.5 Doris Marie Manning was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.3 She was born on June 10, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,6,5 As of July 16, 1945,her married name was Hunt.3,1 She married Posie Andrew Hunt on July 16, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,7,1 As of March 1, 1972,her married name was Koger.1 Doris Marie Manning married Herbert Alton "Hub" Koger on March 1, 1972 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,8,1 Doris Marie Manning died on March 31, 2011 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 85.3,5,7 She The funeral for Doris Hunt Koger, 85, of Bassett, who died March 31, 2011, at her home, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Orchard Drive Baptist Church with the Rev. Ben Sturgis officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. She was born June 10, 1925, in Roanoke to John M. Manning and Rachel Stump Manning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Posie Hunt and Herbert Koger; and two brothers, Vestal Manning and Ewell Huff Manning. She was a charter member of Orchard Drive Baptist Church. Surviving are her son, Sheriff Ewell Hunt of Franklin County; a daughter, Judith H. Ankeny of Stanleytown; a stepson, Ray Hunt of Franklin County; and three grandchildren. on April 3, 2011.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 172, District 37, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 257, District 34-11, Union Hall, Franklin Co., Virginia4

Family 1

Posie Andrew Hunt b. April 8, 1900, d. December 7, 1963
Marriage*Doris Marie Manning married Posie Andrew Hunt on July 16, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,7,1 
Children

Family 2

Herbert Alton "Hub" Koger b. March 4, 1913, d. February 2, 2002
Marriage*Doris Marie Manning married Herbert Alton "Hub" Koger on March 1, 1972 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,8,1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Doris Hunt Koger obituary in the Apr 3, 2011 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Herbert Alton Koger obituary in the Feb 4, 2002 edition.
  9. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Ewell Andrew Hunt obituary.

Maynard Wilson Hollandsworth1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 31, 1914, d. March 17, 1970
FatherCharles Ross "Charlie" Hollandsworth6,1,4 b. March 14, 1891, d. February 26, 1956
MotherEliza Ella Wilson6,1,4 b. September 6, 1892, d. March 24, 1967
     Maynard Wilson Hollandsworth was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.2 He was born on July 31, 1914 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He married Margaret Earl Kephart on October 21, 1935 at Radford, Virginia.4 Maynard Wilson Hollandsworth married Pauline Marcella Ward on November 24, 1945 at Lafayette Co., Arkansas.3 Maynard Wilson Hollandsworth and Pauline Marcella Ward were divorced before December, 1949.5 Maynard Wilson Hollandsworth died on March 17, 1970 at age 55.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 316, District 17, Radford, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 24, District 2, Radford, Virginia1

Family 1

Margaret Earl Kephart b. March 26, 1917, d. July 31, 2000
Marriage*Maynard Wilson Hollandsworth married Margaret Earl Kephart on October 21, 1935 at Radford, Virginia.4 

Family 2

Pauline Marcella Ward
Marriage*Maynard Wilson Hollandsworth married Pauline Marcella Ward on November 24, 1945 at Lafayette Co., Arkansas.3 
Divorce* Maynard Wilson Hollandsworth and Pauline Marcella Ward were divorced before December, 1949.5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4714] West View Cemetery, Radford, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S871] Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Division, Arkansas Marriage Index, 1837-1957.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S6016] Unknown compiler, Texas, Convict and Conduct Registers, 1875-1945.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Isiah G. Harris1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 14, 1897, d. April 16, 1940
     Isiah G. Harris was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5,6 He was born on March 14, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5,7 He married Clora M. Hylton, daughter of George William Hylton and Essie Blanche Wilson, on January 22, 1922.4 Isiah G. Harris died on April 16, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 43; Died from an auto accident.3,5,6,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 70, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 135, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Farmer1
1940Farm operator8

Family

Clora M. Hylton b. February 4, 1903, d. September 21, 1998
Marriage*Isiah G. Harris married Clora M. Hylton, daughter of George William Hylton and Essie Blanche Wilson, on January 22, 1922.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S10578] Keith Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Clora Hylton Harris obituary in the Sep 23, 1998 edition.

Elijah Alexander Light

M, b. 1852, d. April 13, 1922
FatherWilson F. Light b. circa 1825, d. August 25, 1862
MotherOlive Iddings b. circa 1823, d. August 26, 1855
     Elijah Alexander Light was buried at Light Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia. He was born in 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Hannah Catherine Ferguson on June 22, 1871 at Roanoke Co., Virginia. Elijah Alexander Light died on April 13, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.

Census Records

1860Dwelling 357, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of Larkin DeWeese1

Family

Hannah Catherine Ferguson b. July 7, 1846, d. August 15, 1926
Marriage*Elijah Alexander Light married Hannah Catherine Ferguson on June 22, 1871 at Roanoke Co., Virginia. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Lorane Lida Hylton1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 25, 1921, d. October 19, 1990
FatherGeorge William Hylton1,3,5 b. December 19, 1879, d. July 28, 1948
MotherEssie Blanche Wilson1,3,5 b. August 20, 1885, d. April 26, 1975
     Lorane Lida Hylton was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,5 Her Social Security Number was 225-14-9942.8 She was born on April 25, 1921 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,3,7,4,5 As of August 2, 1939,her married name was Harris.9 She married Oden James Harris on August 2, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,9,7,5 Lorane Lida Hylton died on October 19, 1990 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 69.8,6,3,7,5 She Lorane Hylton Harris, age 69, died Friday, October 19, 1990, at Pulaski Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Leon Dulaney. She is survived by her husband, Oden J. Harris, Floyd; a daughter and son-in-law, Carole and Kevin Mitchell, Floyd; a granddaughter and husband, Lisa and Randy Weeks, Floyd; three grandsons, Coy H. Mitchell, Clark D. Mitchell, Kreg L. Mitchell, all of Floyd; one sister, Clora Harris, Floyd. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Pleasant Valley Cemetery with the Rev. Keith Spangler, the Rev. Ralph Spradling, and Elder Oscar Harris officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Floyd County Volunteer Fire Department or the Floyd County Rescue Squad. on October 20, 1990.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 69, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family

Oden James Harris b. October 24, 1915, d. November 25, 1998
Marriage*Lorane Lida Hylton married Oden James Harris on August 2, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,9,7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Oden James Harris obituary in the Nov 27, 1998 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. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Lorane Hylton Harris obituary in the Oct 20, 1990 edition.
  7. [S3354] Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carole Harris Mitchell obituary in the Feb 1, 2020 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Harry Austin Wilson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 9, 1913, d. December 10, 1975
FatherIrving Henry Wilson1,2,3,7,4,5 b. January 30, 1888, d. September 1, 1972
MotherClara Ludie Ratliff1,2,3,7,4,5 b. December 5, 1889, d. May 30, 1992
     Harry Austin Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,6 His Social Security Number was 231-05-4471.8 He was born on October 9, 1913 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,6,8 He married Katherine Lyon on July 3, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 Harry Austin Wilson died on December 10, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.5,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 174, District 59, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 568, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 272, District 119-6, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1940Sign painter9

Family

Katherine Lyon b. November 14, 1913, d. October 3, 1977
Marriage*Harry Austin Wilson married Katherine Lyon on July 3, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 
Child
  • Neil Austin Wilson4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara L. Wilson obituary in the Jun 1, 1992 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bruce Richard Wilson obituary in the Mar 5, 2008 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Bruce Richard Wilson1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. December 22, 1915, d. March 4, 2008
FatherIrving Henry Wilson2,3,4,5,6 b. January 30, 1888, d. September 1, 1972
MotherClara Ludie Ratliff1,2,3,4,5,6 b. December 5, 1889, d. May 30, 1992
     Bruce Richard Wilson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.5,9 He was born on December 22, 1915 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.6,7,9 He married Joyce Catherine Beale circa 1943.5 Bruce Richard Wilson died on March 4, 2008 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.5,8,9,10 He Bruce Richard Wilson, 92, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irving and Clara Wilson; and his brothers, Theron, Harry and Arthur Wilson. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II who served in the Battle of the Bulge in the European Theater. Bruce was a former employee of Magic City Ford and retired owner of Bruce R. Wilson Garage. He was a member of the Hollins Road Baptist Church and he enjoyed water skiing, biking with his friends, swimming, camping and his traveling to England. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Joyce C. Wilson; daughters, Carole W. Meador and Cindy D. Wood, both of Roanoke. Graveside funeral services will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2008, with the Rev. Mark Washington officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on March 5, 2008.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 174, District 59, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 568, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

Joyce Catherine Beale b. September 28, 1919, d. July 28, 2010
Marriage*Bruce Richard Wilson married Joyce Catherine Beale circa 1943.5 
Children
  • Carole Dixie Wilson5,11
  • Cindy Dianne Wilson5,11

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arthur B. Wilson obituary in the Jun 29, 1990 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara L. Wilson obituary in the Jun 1, 1992 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bruce Richard Wilson obituary in the Mar 5, 2008 edition.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [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&
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Arthur B. "Ott" Wilson1,2

M, b. August 6, 1918, d. June 28, 1990
FatherIrving Henry Wilson2,3,4,5 b. January 30, 1888, d. September 1, 1972
MotherClara Ludie Ratliff1,2,3,4,5 b. December 5, 1889, d. May 30, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 224-09-0430.6 Arthur B. "Ott" Wilson married Mildred Peters.1 Arthur B. "Ott" Wilson was born on August 6, 1918 at Virginia.6 He died on June 28, 1990 at Virginia at age 71.6,1 He Arthur B. (Ott) Wilson, age 71, died suddenly at his home June 28. He was co-owner of Wilson Brothers Garage and served as a bomber pilot in the 15th Air Force Division in Italy and World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Peters Wilson; son, Arthur Richard Wilson; mother, Clara L. Wilson; brother, Bruce R. Wilson; foster son, William W. Arnold, all of Roanoke. Services will be private. on June 29, 1990.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 174, District 59, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 568, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

Mildred Peters
Marriage*Arthur B. "Ott" Wilson married Mildred Peters.1 
Child
  • Arthur Richard Wilson1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arthur B. Wilson obituary in the Jun 29, 1990 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara L. Wilson obituary in the Jun 1, 1992 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bruce Richard Wilson obituary in the Mar 5, 2008 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Theron Kavilla Wilson1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 25, 1912, d. October 30, 1986
FatherIrving Henry Wilson1,2,3,8,4,5 b. January 30, 1888, d. September 1, 1972
MotherClara Ludie Ratliff1,2,3,8,4,5 b. December 5, 1889, d. May 30, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 231-56-9916.9 Theron Kavilla Wilson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.5,6 He married Thelma May Miller.10 Theron Kavilla Wilson was born on January 25, 1912 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,4,5,6,7 He died on October 30, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.9,5,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 174, District 59, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 568, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 169, District 119-5, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1930Retail grocery salesman3
1940Police officer10

Family

Thelma May Miller b. March 17, 1912, d. November 21, 2003
Marriage*Theron Kavilla Wilson married Thelma May Miller.10 
Children
  • Jack Alton Wilson10
  • Shirley Annette Wilson11,12
  • Linda Kay Wilson11,12

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara L. Wilson obituary in the Jun 1, 1992 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  7. [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 Bruce Richard Wilson obituary in the Mar 5, 2008 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma M. Wilson obituary in the Nov 23, 2003 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Virginia Ethel "Virgie" Harris1,2,3

F, b. December 11, 1909, d. July 6, 1982
FatherSamuel Elijah Edmond "Ed" Harris1,2 b. August 22, 1887, d. July 28, 1922
MotherAgnes Lula Wilson1,2 b. February 17, 1891, d. May 2, 1936
     Virginia Ethel "Virgie" Harris was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 401-72-0714.4 Her married name was Turner.5 She married Fred N. Turner.5,3 Virginia Ethel "Virgie" Harris was born on December 11, 1909 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3 She died on July 6, 1982 at Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 72.4,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 126, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 374, District 17, Radford, Virginia2

Family

Fred N. Turner b. March 11, 1908, d. February 20, 1988
Marriage*Virginia Ethel "Virgie" Harris married Fred N. Turner.5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5007] Rucker Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/36054188/person/19841543259
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Freddy E. Turner obituary in an unknown edition.

Eula Daphon Harris1

F, b. June 17, 1911, d. May 11, 2014
FatherSamuel Elijah Edmond "Ed" Harris2 b. August 22, 1887, d. July 28, 1922
MotherAgnes Lula Wilson2 b. February 17, 1891, d. May 2, 1936
     Eula Daphon Harris was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She was born on June 17, 1911 at Virginia.1 She married Ernest Leslie Richards, son of John Sherman Richards and Lettie Florence Willis, on November 12, 1932.1,3 As of November 12, 1932,her married name was Richards. Eula Daphon Harris died on May 11, 2014 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 102.3,4 She Eula Harris Richards, 102, of Christiansburg, passed away May 11, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest L. Richards; two sisters, Virgie H. Turner, and Elva "Pete" Gable. She is survived by her niece and husband Betty Jean and Irvine Alcox; as well as cousins and friends. She will be especially remembered by "her girls" - Debbie, Janet, Harriet, and Betty Jo. A special "thank you" to the entire staff at English Meadows and Good Samaritan Hospice - Heather, Katie, Ashley, and John. Also, special thank you to Dr. Kenneth Jones. In keeping with her wishes there will be no visitation. The graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Mike Sanborn officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Park United Methodist Church, 306 Park Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073, or to Christiansburg Rescue Squad, 100 East Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073. on May 13, 2014.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 374, District 17, Radford, Virginia2

Family

Ernest Leslie Richards b. March 19, 1906, d. October 18, 1976
Marriage*Eula Daphon Harris married Ernest Leslie Richards, son of John Sherman Richards and Lettie Florence Willis, on November 12, 1932.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eula Harris Richards obituary in the May 13, 2014 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Elva Oleda Harris1,2

F, b. January 2, 1915, d. January 21, 1984
FatherSamuel Elijah Edmond "Ed" Harris1 b. August 22, 1887, d. July 28, 1922
MotherAgnes Lula Wilson1 b. February 17, 1891, d. May 2, 1936
     Elva Oleda Harris was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 223-30-5276.3 Her married name was Gable.2 She married Richard E. Gable.4 Elva Oleda Harris was born on January 2, 1915 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She died on January 21, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 374, District 17, Radford, Virginia1

Family

Richard E. Gable b. November 25, 1916, d. September 19, 1979
Marriage*Elva Oleda Harris married Richard E. Gable.4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eula Harris Richards obituary in the May 13, 2014 edition.