Elizabeth Saunders1

F, b. May, 1824
MotherPatsy Saunders1
     Elizabeth Saunders was born in May, 1824 at Giles Co., Virginia.1,2 She married William York "Yorkie" Elmore, son of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on December 11, 1865 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of December 11, 1865,her married name was Elmore.

Census Records

1870Dwelling 452, Simmonsville, Craig Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 182, District 51, Blacksburg, Virginia4
1900Dwelling 362, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2

Family

William York "Yorkie" Elmore b. December, 1818
Marriage*Elizabeth Saunders married William York "Yorkie" Elmore, son of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on December 11, 1865 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Oakey Lene Poff1,2,3

F, b. March 22, 1923, d. February 13, 2003
FatherWilliam Easom Poff1,4,5,3 b. circa 1879, d. July 23, 1946
MotherDemaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins1,4,5,3 b. June 3, 1886, d. December 1, 1947
     Oakey Lene Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 Her Social Security Number was 228-30-5237.7 She was born on March 22, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,3,6 She married Murry John Poff, son of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on December 3, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Oakey Lene Poff died on February 13, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.2,7,8,6 She POFF, Oakey Lene P., 79, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2003 in the New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Murry J. Poff; and five brothers and sisters. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Ruth Poff of Floyd and Treva Poff of Roanoke. Also several nieces and nephews survive. Funeral Services will be Monday, 2 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home with Mitchell Floyd, minister, officiating. Interment in the Salem Church Cemetery (Head of the River). The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at Wood Funeral Home. on February 15, 2003.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 2, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 10, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 331, District 118-3, Radford, Virginia9

Family

Murry John Poff b. October 24, 1918, d. May 12, 1999
Marriage*Oakey Lene Poff married Murry John Poff, son of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on December 3, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oakey Lene Poff obituary in the Feb 15, 2003 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Angie Fuqua Ratcliffe1,2

F, b. June 30, 1924, d. November 27, 2005
     Angie Fuqua Ratcliffe was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 She was born on June 30, 1924 at Radford, Virginia.3,2 She married Joseph Lewis "Joe" Poff, son of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on December 21, 1940 at Radford, Virginia.1,2 As of December 21, 1940,her married name was Poff.2 Angie Fuqua Ratcliffe died on November 27, 2005 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.1,3 She Angie Ratcliffe Poff, 81, of Dublin, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2005 at the New River Valley Medical Center. She was a member of Carter Street United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lewis Poff. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Julia A. and Floyd J. Easter, of Dublin, and Nancy and Larry Albert, of Parrott; a son and daughter-in-law, John W. and Della Poff, of Staffordsville; a brother, Charlie Ratcliffe, of Radford; five grandchildren, Lisa Edwards, Jimmy Easter, John Poff, Gail Thompson and Pam Saville; eight great-grandchildren, Kenny, Jessie, Ryan, Ashley, Katie, Paige, Kellie, and Brady; a very special friend, Bertha Martin; and several special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Carter Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kristie Bane officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
on November 28, 2005.1

Family

Joseph Lewis "Joe" Poff b. January 30, 1921, d. February 5, 2002
Marriage*She married Joseph Lewis "Joe" Poff, son of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on December 21, 1940 at Radford, Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Angie Ratcliffe Poff obituary in the Nov 28, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Lewis Poff obituary in the Feb 6, 2002 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Julia Ann Poff Easter obituary in the Jun 21, 2019 edition.

Julia Ann Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. September 1, 1945, d. June 19, 2019
FatherJoseph Lewis "Joe" Poff1,2,3,4 b. January 30, 1921, d. February 5, 2002
MotherAngie Fuqua Ratcliffe1,2,3,4 b. June 30, 1924, d. November 27, 2005
     Julia Ann Poff was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.4 She was born on September 1, 1945 at Radford, Virginia.5,3 As of July 2, 1959,her married name was Easter.3 She married Floyd James Easter Sr. on July 2, 1959 at Radford, Virginia.1,2,3,4 Julia Ann Poff died on June 19, 2019 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 73.4 She Julia Ann Poff Easter, 76, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at her home in Dublin. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and retired from MOOG Components of Blacksburg. Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Angie Poff; and her husband, Floyd James Easter Sr. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Laura Easter of Dublin; daughter and her spouse, Lisa Edwards and Misty Bowling of Richmond; grandchildren, Kenny Edwards, Jessie Henwood, Ashley Easter, Katie Easter and fiancé, Blake Smith, and Gabe Walker; great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Lilliana and Dalton; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Larry Albert of Parrott; brother, Johnny Poff of Staffordsville; sisterhood, Evelyn Pannel, Bonnie Wood, Shirley Wheeler and Shirley Jenkins; also many nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends; and very special extended family including Kelvin May and Debbie Rose. The family will receive friends from 12 until 1: 30 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Ersell Alderman officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. on June 21, 2019.4

Family

Floyd James Easter Sr. b. June 28, 1939, d. November 11, 2008
Marriage*She married Floyd James Easter Sr. on July 2, 1959 at Radford, Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Children
  • Lisa Ann Easter6,3,4
  • Floyd James "Jimmy" Easter Jr.2,6,3,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Lewis Poff obituary in the Feb 6, 2002 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Angie Ratcliffe Poff obituary in the Nov 28, 2005 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Julia Ann Poff Easter obituary in the Jun 21, 2019 edition.
  5. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Floyd James Easter, Sr. obituary in the Nov 15, 2008 edition.

Floyd James Easter Sr.1,2,3

M, b. June 28, 1939, d. November 11, 2008
     Floyd James Easter Sr. was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 He was born on June 28, 1939 at Radford, Virginia.4,2 He married Julia Ann Poff, daughter of Joseph Lewis "Joe" Poff and Angie Fuqua Ratcliffe, on July 2, 1959 at Radford, Virginia.5,6,2,3 Floyd James Easter Sr. died on November 11, 2008 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 69.4,1 He Floyd James Easter Sr., 69, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Duke University Hospital. He was a member and usher of the Gethsemane Baptist Church. He was loved and will be missed by his family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Ruby Easter, and a brother, Joe B. Stump Jr. Surviving are a wife, Julia P. Easter; son and daughter-in-law, Floyd James Jr. and Laura Easter Jr; daughter, Lisa Edwards; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Robert Panel; grandchildren, Kenny Edwards, Jessica Easter , Ashley Easter , Katie Easter , and Gabriel Walker; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2008, at Gethsemane Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. at the Church with the Rev. Jerry Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford. on November 15, 2008.1

Family

Julia Ann Poff b. September 1, 1945, d. June 19, 2019
Marriage*He married Julia Ann Poff, daughter of Joseph Lewis "Joe" Poff and Angie Fuqua Ratcliffe, on July 2, 1959 at Radford, Virginia.5,6,2,3 
Children
  • Lisa Ann Easter1,2,3
  • Floyd James "Jimmy" Easter Jr.6,1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Floyd James Easter, Sr. obituary in the Nov 15, 2008 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Julia Ann Poff Easter obituary in the Jun 21, 2019 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Lewis Poff obituary in the Feb 6, 2002 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Angie Ratcliffe Poff obituary in the Nov 28, 2005 edition.

Della Jo Goad1,2

F, b. April 25, 1950, d. November 23, 2016
     Della Jo Goad was born on April 25, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.1,2 She married John William "Johnny" Poff, son of Joseph Lewis "Joe" Poff and Angie Fuqua Ratcliffe, on February 27, 1969 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of February 27, 1969,her married name was Poff.1 Della Jo Goad died on November 23, 2016 at Virginia at age 66.2 She Della Jo Goad Poff, 66, of Pearisburg went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016. She was born in Radford on April 25th, 1950 and was the daughter of Edith Lyon Goad and the late Lawrence T. Goad, Sr. Della loved the outdoors and the beach, but most importantly, she loved her family. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 47 years, John W. Poff, Sr; a son, John W. Poff, Jr. and wife, Karen Perkins Poff; two brothers, Lawrence Turney Goad, Jr. and wife, Carolyn Waddell Goad, and Roger Allen Goad; a sister, Nina Goad McNeil Nepstad and husband, Buddy; two sisters-in-law, Judy Poff Easter, and Nancy Poff Albert and husband, Larry; two step-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 27th, 2016 at the Parrott United Methodist Church in Parrott, Virginia with the Rev. Teresa Tolbert officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the cancer charity of your choice. on November 26, 2016.2

Family

John William "Johnny" Poff
Marriage*She married John William "Johnny" Poff, son of Joseph Lewis "Joe" Poff and Angie Fuqua Ratcliffe, on February 27, 1969 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child
  • John William Poff Jr.3,2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Della Jo Goad Poff obituary in the Nov 26, 2016 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Angie Ratcliffe Poff obituary in the Nov 28, 2005 edition.

Jonathan Craft1,2,3

M, b. October 30, 1852, d. May 3, 1886
FatherJohn Spencer Craft1,2,3 b. March 8, 1825, d. October 11, 1903
MotherSarah "Sally" Elmore1,2,3 b. August 17, 1828, d. June 25, 1902
     Jonathan Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4 He was born on October 30, 1852 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,5,4 He married Caroline Leffel, daughter of Jacob Leffel and Mariah Fischer, on July 18, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 Jonathan Craft died on May 3, 1886 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 33.5,4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 391, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia1
1870Dwelling 15, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 132, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1880Farmer6

Family

Caroline Leffel b. September 9, 1858
Marriage*Jonathan Craft married Caroline Leffel, daughter of Jacob Leffel and Mariah Fischer, on July 18, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  4. [S4443] Waugh Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.

Ren Edward Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 12, 1942, d. August 24, 2003
FatherRoscoe Warren Poff1,6,2,3,7 b. May 15, 1921, d. June 13, 2002
MotherRheba Mae Dulaney1,8,2,3,7 b. March 7, 1923, d. March 31, 1996
     His Social Security Number was 228-48-8469.9 Ren Edward Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 He and Mary Ann McNiel were divorced.2 Ren Edward Poff was born on July 12, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,3,5 He married Mary Ann McNiel, daughter of James Ralph McNiel and Daphne Louise Wimmer, on November 29, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,11,3,4 Ren Edward Poff married Judy Ann Jarels on July 2, 1987 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Ren Edward Poff died on August 24, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 61.12,9,4,5 He POFF, REN EDWARD, 61, of Pilot, passed into the gates of heaven on Sunday, August 24, 2003 to join his mother, Rheba D. Smith; his father, Roscoe W. Poff; his brother, Vernon W. Poff; his first wife, Mary Ann McNeil Poff; and his dogs, Ajax and Scooter. There he waits for our arrival. He retired from Radford City Schools when his battle with ALS made it impossible to continue teaching, a profession he so loved and he was loved by so many. He faced his disease with great courage and patience and demonstrated to those around him the true value of life. He wasn't defined by his crippled body, but by his heart and mind. He leaves behind to mourn his passing his loving and devoted wife, Judy Ann Poff; sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy and Michelle Fisherpoff, Roanoke, James and Tanya Poff, Nampa, Idaho, Kevin and Lisa Albert, Roanoke, and Byron Albert, Pilot; grandchildren, Christopher Albert, Nathaniel and Grace Fisherpoff and the delight of his life and namesake, Renee Albert; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Harry Troutt, Christiansburg; mother-in-law and father-in-law, George and Vivian Jarels, Blacksburg; sister-in-law, Roby Poff, Fort Valley, Va; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, George (Ricky) Jarels and special friend, Louise Saul, Bobby and Peggy Jarels, Indianapolis, Indiana; Kenny and Sandy Jarels, Salem, Va; his in-laws from his marriage to Mary Ann, Daphine McNeil, Carol and Stan Clower, Sue and Terry Altizer, June and Frank Wallace, Betty McNeil and Kevin Coleen, and Danny McNeil; his devoted caregivers, Mary Hall, Pulaski and Crystal Moore, Radford; faithful friends, Melvin and Melinda Shaver, Riner and Ronnie and Nita Bea Lester. Special thanks to doctors Susan Strong, Richard Williams, Mike Conatser, Paul Kampfe and the staff at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center for all their help. Deepest appreciation to Byron Albert for being on call 24 hours and his many trips to Georgetown Medical Center. Flowers will be appreciated but donations may be made to the local MDA Chapter, 4502 Starkey Road, SW, #206, Roanoke, Va. 24014 or the ALS Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 615 S. Frederick Avenue, Suite 308, Gaithersburg, Md. 20877. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at the Huffville Methodist Church with Pastors Dan Walker and George Jarels officiating. Interment will follow in the Huffville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. The Poff Family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. (382-2612)
on August 26, 2003.1

Census Records

1950Dwelling 32, District 118-1, Radford, Virginia7

Family 1

Mary Ann McNiel b. December 30, 1945, d. September 20, 1985
Divorce*Ren Edward Poff and Mary Ann McNiel were divorced.2 
Marriage* Ren Edward Poff married Mary Ann McNiel, daughter of James Ralph McNiel and Daphne Louise Wimmer, on November 29, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,11,3,4 
Children

Family 2

Judy Ann Jarels
Marriage*Ren Edward Poff married Judy Ann Jarels on July 2, 1987 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ren Edward Poff obituary in the Aug 26, 2003 edition.
  2. [S937] VA Montgomery Co., Register 11, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  3. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roscoe Warren Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2002 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rheba Dulaney Smith obituary in the Apr 2, 1996 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Ann Poff obituary in an undated edition.
  11. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ren Edward Poff obituary in the Aug 25, 2003 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daphne Louise McNiel obituary in the Jan 11, 2011 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Manley Simpson Rumburg1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 23, 1908, d. October 28, 1967
FatherJohn Kurtis Rumburg4,7,5,6,8 b. August 14, 1853, d. January 8, 1927
MotherElla Sue Perdue9,4,7,5,6,10,8 b. January 1, 1884, d. February 4, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 230-10-7022.11 Manley Simpson Rumburg was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.12 He married Ogie Messer.13 Manley Simpson Rumburg was born on October 23, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,4,7 He married Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest, daughter of James Noah Vest and Lottie Ellen Light, on September 10, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,7 Manley Simpson Rumburg and Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest were divorced on April 27, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.14 Manley Simpson Rumburg died on October 28, 1967 at age 59.15

Census Records

1910Dwelling 28, District 115, Saltville, Washington Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 68, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 135, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Farm laborer10

Family 1

Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest b. March 7, 1916, d. July 18, 2008
Marriage*Manley Simpson Rumburg married Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest, daughter of James Noah Vest and Lottie Ellen Light, on September 10, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,7 
Divorce* Manley Simpson Rumburg and Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest were divorced on April 27, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.14 
Children

Family 2

Ogie Messer b. 1921, d. January 18, 2011
Marriage*Manley Simpson Rumburg married Ogie Messer.13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S877] VA Montgomery Co., Register 7, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  3. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marjorie Rumburg Richards obituary in the Jun 29, 2013 edition.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ella R. Board obitutary in the Feb 5, 1951 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ogie Messer Rumburg obituary in the Jan 20, 2011 edition.
  14. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  15. [S986] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 08.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Deborah Rumburg Fitzwater obituary.
  19. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Virginia Pearl Rumburg1,2

F, b. December 11, 1914, d. December 11, 1995
FatherJohn Kurtis Rumburg3,4,1,2 b. August 14, 1853, d. January 8, 1927
MotherElla Sue Perdue5,3,6,4,2,1 b. January 1, 1884, d. February 4, 1951
     Her Social Security Number was 223-38-7114.7 Virginia Pearl Rumburg was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,10,4 She was born on December 11, 1914 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,9,10,4,1 She married Euell Harvey "Bud" Poff, son of Hosea Ezekiel Poff and Minnie Lynnwood Hall, on December 23, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,11,10,4 As of December 23, 1933,her married name was Poff. Virginia Pearl Rumburg died on December 11, 1995 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.7,9,10,4 She POFF, Virginia Rumburg, 81, of Check, passed away Monday, December 11, 1995, in Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Shawsville. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Claire Poff, Dublin; five daughters and sons- in-law, Jean Guilliams, Roanoke, Faye and J. Lewis King, Copper Hill, Betty and Doc Burnette, Roanoke, Coleta and Dwight Fralin, Dublin, Myra Wray, Roanoke; four sisters, Eva Smith, Ada Bell, Marjorie Richards and Icy Lee, all of Roanoke; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Interment in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on December 12, 1995.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 68, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 135, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 130, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Euell Harvey "Bud" Poff b. December 3, 1912, d. August 22, 1989
Marriage*Virginia Pearl Rumburg married Euell Harvey "Bud" Poff, son of Hosea Ezekiel Poff and Minnie Lynnwood Hall, on December 23, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,11,10,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ella R. Board obitutary in the Feb 5, 1951 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Rumburg Poff obitutary in the Dec 12, 1995 edition.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Euell H. Poff obituary in the Aug 24, 1989 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Wayne Poff obituary in the Sep 13, 2016 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jean Guilliams obituary in the Jan 4, 2023 edition.
  16. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  17. [S1164] Geneva Conner Bell White, "In Memory of the Family of Jacob Valentine Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill Conner."
  18. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Betty P. Burnette obituary.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  21. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.

Mary Ada Rumburg1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. September 19, 1912, d. March 20, 2012
FatherJohn Kurtis Rumburg1,2,4,5 b. August 14, 1853, d. January 8, 1927
MotherElla Sue Perdue7,1,2,3,4,8,5 b. January 1, 1884, d. February 4, 1951
     Her Social Security Number was 227-34-4607.9 Mary Ada Rumburg was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6 She was born on September 19, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,5,6 She married Marvin Guy Bell, son of Luther Hansford Bell and Addie Lee Stump, on September 9, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,10,11 As of September 9, 1933,her married name was Bell. Mary Ada Rumburg died on March 20, 2012 at Virginia at age 99.4,9,6 She Mary Ada Rumburg Bell, 99, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Marvin Guy Bell; and parents, the Rev. John K. and Ella Perdue Rumberg. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Georgie Hollins; sisters, Marjorie Richards and Eva Smith; sister-in-law, Leota Rumburg; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial to follow immediately at Wilson Cemetery, Check. on March 22, 2012.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 68, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 135, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 136, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 172, District 120-54, Roanoke, Virginia12

Family

Marvin Guy Bell b. April 3, 1913, d. January 19, 1963
Marriage*Mary Ada Rumburg married Marvin Guy Bell, son of Luther Hansford Bell and Addie Lee Stump, on September 9, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,10,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Ada Rumburg Bell obituary in the Mar 22, 2012 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ella R. Board obitutary in the Feb 5, 1951 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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Guy Bell obituary in the Jan 20, 1963 edition.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  14. [S6556] Vermont State Archives and Records Administratio, Vermont, Marriage Records, 1909-2008.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Traphis Bell obituary in the Oct 16, 1962 edition.
  16. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Delma Bell Lester obituary in the Sep 10, 1975 edition.

Marvin Guy Bell1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. April 3, 1913, d. January 19, 1963
FatherLuther Hansford Bell8,4,6,7 b. August 15, 1889, d. May 21, 1964
MotherAddie Lee Stump8,4,6,7 b. March 25, 1892, d. September 6, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 229-01-7486.9 Marvin Guy Bell was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He was born on April 3, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Apr 22, 1913, all other records except his birth certificate have Apr 23, 1913.9,8,2,4,5,6 He married Mary Ada Rumburg, daughter of John Kurtis Rumburg and Ella Sue Perdue, on September 9, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,4,7 Marvin Guy Bell died on January 19, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.1,2,4,7 He Marvin Guy Bell, 49, of 339 1/2 Elm Ave., SW, died Saturday afternoon in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ada Rumburg Bell; two daughters, Mrs. Georgie Hollins, Roanoke; Mrs. Deima Lester, Inglewood, Calif; a sister, Mrs. Paul Patton, Roanoke; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther H. Bell, Roanoke; three brothers, Clarence Bell, Cecil Bell, Mack Bell, all of Roanoke; five grandchildren. on January 20, 1963.7

Census Records

1950Dwelling 172, District 120-54, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1950Carpenter10

Family

Mary Ada Rumburg b. September 19, 1912, d. March 20, 2012
Marriage*Marvin Guy Bell married Mary Ada Rumburg, daughter of John Kurtis Rumburg and Ella Sue Perdue, on September 9, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Ada Rumburg Bell obituary in the Mar 22, 2012 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Guy Bell obituary in the Jan 20, 1963 edition.
  8. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  13. [S6556] Vermont State Archives and Records Administratio, Vermont, Marriage Records, 1909-2008.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Traphis Bell obituary in the Oct 16, 1962 edition.

Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. March 7, 1916, d. July 18, 2008
FatherJames Noah Vest4,5,7,8,9,10,6 b. July 24, 1877, d. April 22, 1954
MotherLottie Ellen Light4,5,7,8,9,10,6 b. May 31, 1882, d. March 27, 1940
     Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 She was born on March 7, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 She married Manley Simpson Rumburg, son of John Kurtis Rumburg and Ella Sue Perdue, on September 10, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,8 As of September 10, 1932,her married name was Rumburg. Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest and Manley Simpson Rumburg were divorced on April 27, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11 As of June 9, 1945,her married name was Akers.5 Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest married John Oliver Akers on June 9, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,7,8,6 Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest died on July 18, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.6 She AKERS, Naomi Vest, (Granny Akers), 92, of Elliston, went to be with her Lord, Friday, July 18, 2008 at Lewis Gale Hospital. The daughter to the late Noah and Lottie Light Vest, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John O. Akers, son, Donald C. Rumburg. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Dorothy Stewart, Mary Booth, Sandra Booth and Eddie, Michael Akers and Martha, Cathy Stanger and Ricky, Vicky Garman and Keith. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; and eighteen great-greatgrandchildren. Her brothers, James Dayton Vest and Edgar Lee Vest also survive. The family wishes to thank the fifth floor West staff at Lewis Gale Hospital and to the staff at Snyder Nursing Home in Salem for the wonderful care provided to Mrs. Akers. The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home Sunday, July 20, 2008 from 3 to 7 p.m. The funeral service will be held, Monday, July 21, 2008 at 1 p.m. in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Eddie Booth officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. The Akers family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. 1 Corinthians 4-13; "Faith, Hope and Love But the greatest is LOVE." This verse is an example of how she lived her life. on July 20, 2008.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 29, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 176, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 62, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family 1

Manley Simpson Rumburg b. October 23, 1908, d. October 28, 1967
Marriage*Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest married Manley Simpson Rumburg, son of John Kurtis Rumburg and Ella Sue Perdue, on September 10, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,8 
Divorce* Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest and Manley Simpson Rumburg were divorced on April 27, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11 
Children

Family 2

John Oliver Akers b. July 28, 1923, d. October 31, 2002
Marriage*Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest married John Oliver Akers on June 9, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,7,8,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  3. [S877] VA Montgomery Co., Register 7, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Naomi Vest Akers obituary in the Jul 20, 2008 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gracie May Vest Amos obituary in the Mar 18, 2001 edition.
  8. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Donald C. Rumburg obituary in the Nov 9, 1989 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Oliver Akers obituary in the Nov 2, 2002 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ogie Messer1,2

F, b. 1921, d. January 18, 2011
     Ogie Messer married Manley Simpson Rumburg, son of John Kurtis Rumburg and Ella Sue Perdue.2 Ogie Messer was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Rumburg. She was born in 1921.3 She died on January 18, 2011 at Virginia.2 She Ogie Messer Rumburg, 89, of Check, Va., went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manley S. Rumburg; parents, Cleve and Arminta Messer; brothers, Coet, Clifford, Hiram, and Herby; sisters, Sadie, Cleatha, and Ada; and a stepson, Donald Rumburg. She is survived by her son, Tommy Rumburg and wife, Linda; daughters, Sue Kimrey, Debbie Fitzwater and husband, Chirpy, Pamela Rumburg, and "adoptive" daughter, Linda Jenkins and husband, Gene; grandchildren, Katie Lowe and fiance, Joe Alls, Jenny Deeringer and husband, Matt, Amanda Highberger and husband, Scott, Matthew Fitzwater, Jonathan Rumburg, Krisha Dunford, and Joshua Dunford, and Lynsey Bishop; greatgrandchildren, Alexis Lowe, Bryce Deeringer, Matthew Fitzwater II, Zach, Brandon, and Kaytlyn Highberger, Kallie and Joshua Paul Dunford, and Trey Bishop; brother, Truman Messer; sisters, Delia Stephens, Bessie Conley and husband, Verner; and stepdaughters, Dot Stewart and Mary Ellen Booth. Ogie was a founding member of Faith Baptist Church. She loved Jesus and instilled Christian values in her family. God and her family were central to her life. Her joys were sewing and vegetable and flower gardening, but her passion was fishing with her brother Truman in Florida each winter. She worked at Floyd Garment Factory, barbered at Mary's Beauty Shop, and served as supervisor of Housekeeping at Skyline Manor Nursing Home before retiring at age 79. Ogie will be greatly missed here on Earth, but she's singing and dancing in heaven with Jesus! Funeral Services will be conducted 1 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2011, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Warren Brown, David Turner, and family friend, Terry Cumbee officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Virginia. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home on Thursday, January 20, 2011, after 2 p.m. where the family will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Ogie requested that donations be made to Faith Baptist Church Building Fund, 5956 Floyd Highway North, Check, Va. 24072. on January 20, 2011.2

Family

Manley Simpson Rumburg b. October 23, 1908, d. October 28, 1967
Marriage*She married Manley Simpson Rumburg, son of John Kurtis Rumburg and Ella Sue Perdue.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S905] VA Montgomery Co., Register 14, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ogie Messer Rumburg obituary in the Jan 20, 2011 edition.
  3. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  4. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Deborah Rumburg Fitzwater obituary.
  7. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S986] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 08.

Joel David Craft1,2,3

M, b. January 12, 1855, d. March 28, 1932
FatherJohn Spencer Craft4,2,5,1 b. March 8, 1825, d. October 11, 1903
MotherSarah "Sally" Elmore4,2,5,1 b. August 17, 1828, d. June 25, 1902
     Joel David Craft was buried at Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, State Road 734, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.6 He was born on January 12, 1855 at Craig Co., Virginia.4 He married Martha Jane Givens on January 10, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 Joel David Craft died on March 28, 1932 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 77.6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 391, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia2
1870Dwelling 15, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 92, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 67, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 43, District 59, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 293, District 61, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 272, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1880Farmer3
1900Farmer7
1910Farmer8
1920Farmer9
1930Farmer10

Family

Martha Jane Givens b. August, 1856, d. 1954
Marriage*Joel David Craft married Martha Jane Givens on January 10, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Donald Curtis Rumburg1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 23, 1935, d. November 6, 1989
FatherManley Simpson Rumburg3,2,4,7,5 b. October 23, 1908, d. October 28, 1967
MotherNaomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest2,3,4,8,9,5,10 b. March 7, 1916, d. July 18, 2008
     His Social Security Number was 225-44-1392.11 Donald Curtis Rumburg was buried at Bay View Cemetery, 370 Old Bayview Road, Bay View, Cecil Co., Maryland.12,10 He was born on May 23, 1935 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,3,2,4,5,12,6 He married Ann Caroline Roberts, daughter of Clayton Robie Roberts and Lorena Margaret Monk, on December 12, 1959 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 Donald Curtis Rumburg and Ann Caroline Roberts were divorced on June 18, 1974 at Orange Co., Florida.13 Donald Curtis Rumburg married Carol Lee Wright on July 7, 1976 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 Donald Curtis Rumburg and Carol Lee Wright were divorced on November 23, 1981 at Ottawa Co., Ohio.14 Donald Curtis Rumburg died on November 6, 1989 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 54.11,12,10 He Donald C. Rumburg, 54, of 29 S. Main St., North East, Md., died Monday of a heart attack in Union Hospital, Elkton. Mr. Rumburg was a refrigeration mechanic at Logan Electric Corp., North East. He retired in 1987 because of disability. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by three daughters, Donna Rumburg, Cynthia Owens and Lisa Rumburg, all of Orlando, Fla; his mother and stepfather, Naomi and John Akers of Elliston, Va; his stepmother, Ogie Rumburg of Check, Va; two half brothers, Michael Akers of Rhiner, Va., and Tommy Rumburg of Check; six half sisters, Sandra Booth, Kathy Stanger, Vickie Garman, Sue Kimry, Debbie Fitzgerald and Pamela Rumburg, all of Check; a companion, Marguerite Baker, with whom he lived; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery, North East. on November 9, 1989.10

Census Records

1940Dwelling 62, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family 1

Ann Caroline Roberts
Marriage*Donald Curtis Rumburg married Ann Caroline Roberts, daughter of Clayton Robie Roberts and Lorena Margaret Monk, on December 12, 1959 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 
Divorce* Donald Curtis Rumburg and Ann Caroline Roberts were divorced on June 18, 1974 at Orange Co., Florida.13 
Children
  • Cynthia Anne Rumburg4,10
  • Donna Carol Rumburg1,4,10
  • Lisa Faye Rumburg4,10

Family 2

Carol Lee Wright
Marriage*Donald Curtis Rumburg married Carol Lee Wright on July 7, 1976 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Donald Curtis Rumburg and Carol Lee Wright were divorced on November 23, 1981 at Ottawa Co., Ohio.14 

Citations

  1. [S936] VA Montgomery Co., Register 9, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  2. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  3. [S877] VA Montgomery Co., Register 7, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  4. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ogie Messer Rumburg obituary in the Jan 20, 2011 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Naomi Vest Akers obituary in the Jul 20, 2008 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Donald C. Rumburg obituary in the Nov 9, 1989 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S12736] Bay View Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  13. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  14. [S2070] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007.

Deborah White Rumburg1,2

F, b. June 8, 1952, d. March 14, 2023
FatherManley Simpson Rumburg1,3,4,5 b. October 23, 1908, d. October 28, 1967
MotherOgie Messer1,4,5 b. 1921, d. January 18, 2011
     Deborah White Rumburg Deborah “Debbie” Rumburg Fitzwater, 70, of Roanoke, VA, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manley and Ogie Rumburg. Debbie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. She was a member of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church for 36 years and was deeply devoted to the Children’s Ministry. Alongside her husband of 51 years, Charles “Chirpy” Fitzwater, they served faithfully for 32 years in the Wesleyan Virginia District Kids Camp. Debbie is survived by her husband, Charles “Chirpy” Fitzwater; a daughter and son-in-law, Mandy and Scott Highberger; a son, Matt Fitzwater; and her grandchildren, Matthew Fitzwater II, Zach Highberger, Brandon Highberger and Kaytlyn Highberger. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Linda Rumburg; two sisters, Sue Kimrey and Pamela Rumburg; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; special “sister”, Linda Jenkins, and best friend of 37 years, Wanda Cochran. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery.5 She was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She was born on June 8, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 She married Charles Walter "Chirpy" Fitzwater, son of Cecil Claude Fitzwater and Laura Mayfield "Betty" Walker, on July 3, 1971 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 As of July 3, 1971,her married name was Fitzwater. Deborah White Rumburg died on March 14, 2023 at Virginia at age 70.5

Family

Charles Walter "Chirpy" Fitzwater
Marriage*She married Charles Walter "Chirpy" Fitzwater, son of Cecil Claude Fitzwater and Laura Mayfield "Betty" Walker, on July 3, 1971 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children
  • Amanda Kay Fitzwater6,5
  • Matthew Ryan Fitzwater4,6,7,5

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S986] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 08.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ogie Messer Rumburg obituary in the Jan 20, 2011 edition.
  5. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Deborah Rumburg Fitzwater obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura M. Fitzwater obituary in the Nov 1, 2001 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Claude Fitzwater obituary in the Oct 5, 2008 edition.

Barry Donald Stewart1,2,3

M, b. April 19, 1951, d. December 12, 2022
FatherFrederick Donald "Freddie" Stewart1,4,3 b. January 26, 1930, d. September 5, 1985
MotherDorothy Mae Rumburg1,4,3
     Barry Donald Stewart Barry Donald Stewart, 70, of Troutville went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 12, 2022. He was preceded by his father, Frederick Donald Stewart and a sister, Peggy Stanley. Barry retired from the City of Salem's Electric Department. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a avid woodworker and golfer. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Judie Stewart; children, Dorey Stewart, Kristi Chocklett (Blane), Barry Keith Stewart; mother, Dorothy Stewart; grandchildren, Rachael Lilly (Paul), Ryan Armitage (Rebecca), Karen Michie, Carter P. Stewart (Holly), Erin Chocklett, Ethan C. Stewart; great grandchildren, Max Lilly, Eli Peters, Tyler Chocklett, Emma Lilly, Elliott Armitage, Blake Stewart, Walker Stewart, Jonah Armitage, Samuel Armitage and Camden Johnson; sister, Sue Dogan (Jerry). Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.3 He married Judie Catherine Lilly.1 Barry Donald Stewart was born on April 19, 1951 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on December 12, 2022 at Virginia at age 71.3

Family

Judie Catherine Lilly
Marriage*He married Judie Catherine Lilly.1 
Children
  • Dorey Louise Stewart1,5,6,3
  • Kristi Jean Stewart1,3
  • Barry Keith Stewart3

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Barry Donald Stewart obituary.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Lee Stanley obituary in the Feb 26, 2021 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Peggy Lee Stewart1,2,3,4

F, b. January 31, 1954, d. February 23, 2001
FatherFrederick Donald "Freddie" Stewart1,3,5 b. January 26, 1930, d. September 5, 1985
MotherDorothy Mae Rumburg1,3,5
     Peggy Lee Stewart was born on January 31, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 As of February 23, 1970,her married name was Patterson.3 She married Michael Lynn Patterson on February 23, 1970 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 Peggy Lee Stewart and Michael Lynn Patterson were divorced on October 2, 1972 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 As of April 7, 1973,her married name was Stanley.3 Peggy Lee Stewart married Thomas Michael "Tom" Stanley on April 7, 1973 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,3 Peggy Lee Stewart died on February 23, 2001 at Virginia at age 47.1 She Peggy Lee Stanley, 67 of Troutville, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Fredrick Donald Stewart. Survived by family who will cherish her memory including husband of 48 years, Thomas M. Stanley; children, Angela Grimes, Tara Meeks (Daniel), and Derrick Stanley; grandchildren, Sean Streng, Taylor Hart and Blake Meeks; three great-grandchildren; mother, Dorothy Stewart; siblings, Barry Stewart (Judy), and Sue Dogan (Jerry); special in-laws, Diane and Larry McCroskey; childhood friend, Marie Nichols and family; and many extended family and friends on February 26, 2021.1

Family 1

Michael Lynn Patterson
Marriage*She married Michael Lynn Patterson on February 23, 1970 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Peggy Lee Stewart and Michael Lynn Patterson were divorced on October 2, 1972 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 

Family 2

Thomas Michael "Tom" Stanley
Marriage*Peggy Lee Stewart married Thomas Michael "Tom" Stanley on April 7, 1973 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Derrick Stanley1
  • Angela Marie "Angie" Stanley1
  • Tara Krishna Stanley1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Lee Stanley obituary in the Feb 26, 2021 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Barry Donald Stewart obituary.