Catherine Elizabeth "Eliza" Britts

F, b. circa February, 1850, d. January 2, 1879
FatherSamuel Frantz Britts1,2,3,4 b. 1819, d. November 25, 1899
MotherElizabeth "Betty" Elmore1,2 b. circa 1818, d. June 6, 1856
     Catherine Elizabeth "Eliza" Britts was born circa February, 1850 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.2 She died on January 2, 1879 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Died of consumption.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 10, District 8, Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia2
1860Dwelling 270, Valley of Craigs Creek, Craig Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 319, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Donald Lee Haynes1,2,3

M, b. April 20, 1935, d. September 21, 2023
     Donald Lee Haynes was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He Donald Lee Haynes, 88 of Floyd formerly of Woolwine, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Claudine Vest Haynes; parents, Murray C. & Allene Moran Haynes; and brother, James C. Haynes. He is survived by his son & daughter-in-law, Anthony & Jessica Talley-Haynes; grandchildren, Alexis Hudson and Sekai Talley-LaRoche; great-grandchild, Eleanor Hudson; sisters-in-law & brother-in-law, Ina Wood and Lorine & David Huff; nephew, J.C. (Barbara) Haynes; and nieces, Anita (Lamont) Lancaster and Debra Cook. Graveside services will be held at in the Jacksonville Cemetery with Military Rites by the VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Doris Harris, Mike Still, and Barbara Pack for their love and devotion as caregivers.3 He was born on April 20, 1935 at Patrick Co., Virginia.1,4,2 He married Hazel Claudine Vest, daughter of James Clarence Vest and Nina Gay Burgess, on April 21, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5,6,3 Donald Lee Haynes died on September 21, 2023 at Virginia at age 88.3

Occupation

1962Store clerk1

Family

Hazel Claudine Vest
Marriage*Donald Lee Haynes married Hazel Claudine Vest, daughter of James Clarence Vest and Nina Gay Burgess, on April 21, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5,6,3 
Child
  • Anthony Lee Haynes4,3

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Donald Lee Haynes obituary.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Freddy L. Vest obituary in the Oct 27, 2007 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Alton Vest obituary in the Oct 20, 2012 edition.

Shelby Jean Martin1,2,3

F, b. March 6, 1941, d. August 12, 2011
     Her Social Security Number was 229-54-3566.4 Shelby Jean Martin was buried at Furnace Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 975 Scuffling Hill Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 She was born on March 6, 1941 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,4 She married Freddie Lee Vest, son of James Clarence Vest and Nina Gay Burgess, on January 2, 1960 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2,3 As of January 2, 1960,her married name was Vest.3 Shelby Jean Martin died on August 12, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.2,6,4 She Shelby Jean Martin Vest, 70,of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2011, with her two sons and special friends by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie L. Vest; mother, Blanch A. Martin; father, Irvin M. Martin; and one brother, Frank M. Martin. She was a member of Furnace Creek Baptist Church and loved her church family very much. She worked for the Franklin County School System and retired from DuPont Company in Martinsville. She also enjoyed a part-time job a Cox's Fashions in Rocky Mount. Other special interest included volunteering at the Free Clinic of Franklin County and Blue Ridge Dinner Theater. "Shelby Jean" will be truly missed by many friends and family. Surviving are her two sons and daughters-inlaw, Mark L. and Alison Vest, and Greg M. and Terri Vest; one brother, Mack C. Martin; one sister and brother-in-law, Shirley Ann and Tommy Rutherford; five grandchildren, Megan, Taylor, Jared, Nicholas and Luke; seven nieces; 12 nephews; and a very special friend of 43 years, Joanne Brown. Funeral Services will be conducted from Furnace Creek Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 14, 2011, with the Rev. Mike Lawhorn officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Her family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2011, at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on August 13, 2011.2

Family

Freddie Lee Vest b. September 18, 1936, d. October 26, 2007
Marriage*She married Freddie Lee Vest, son of James Clarence Vest and Nina Gay Burgess, on January 2, 1960 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2,3 
Children
  • Mark Lee Vest1,5,7,8,2,3
  • Gregory Martin "Greg" Vest1,5,9,2,3

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shelby Jean Martin Vest obituary in the Aug 13, 2011 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Freddy L. Vest obituary in the Oct 27, 2007 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Megan Lindsay Vest birth announcement in the Sep 17, 1995 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vest-Crawford wedding announcement in the Dec 22, 1991 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vest-Martin engagement announcement in the Jul 18, 1993 edition.

Martha Ann Britts1,2,3

F, b. August 23, 1852, d. August 3, 1921
FatherSamuel Frantz Britts1,4,2,3 b. 1819, d. November 25, 1899
MotherElizabeth "Betty" Elmore1,2,3 b. circa 1818, d. June 6, 1856
     Martha Ann Britts was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 She was born on August 23, 1852 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 She married John Henry Jackson Lee on September 24, 1874 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 As of September 24, 1874,her married name was Lee. Martha Ann Britts died on August 3, 1921 at age 68.3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 270, Valley of Craigs Creek, Craig Co., Virginia1
1870Dwelling 319, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 238, District 48, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 36, District 53, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 269, District 126, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

John Henry Jackson Lee b. July 31, 1846, d. September 19, 1928
Marriage*Martha Ann Britts married John Henry Jackson Lee on September 24, 1874 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  3. [S2751] City of Salem VA Archives - East Hill Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Ralph Hiedingsfeld Dean1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 12, 1921, d. July 20, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 229-03-9492.6 Ralph Hiedingsfeld Dean was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,7 He was born on October 12, 1921 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,4,7,8 He married Betty Anne Gearheart, daughter of William Raymond Gearheart and Versie Eugenia "Jeanie" Vest, on December 7, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,5 Ralph Hiedingsfeld Dean died on July 20, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.3,6,7 He DEAN, Ralph H., 76, of Roanoke, died Monday, July 20, 1998, at his home. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy on the USS Quincy. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Nora G. Dean; a daughter, Joan Collins; a brother, Watson Dean; a sister, Dorothy Lancaster. He is survived by his beloved wife and special friend, Betty G. Dean; five daughters, Gwen Wells and fiance, Barry Richardson, Salem, Pat Dougall, Pennsylvania, Peggy Price, Troutville, Paulette Ogle, Salem, Leslie Davis, Virginia Beach; one brother, Albert Dean, Mechanicsville; several nieces and nephews and cousins; mother-in-law, Eugenia Gearhart, Salem; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 23, at 10 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with Rev. Daniel East officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel after 12 noon on Wednesday on July 22, 1998.3

Family

Betty Anne Gearheart b. December 22, 1934, d. April 23, 2012
Marriage*He married Betty Anne Gearheart, daughter of William Raymond Gearheart and Versie Eugenia "Jeanie" Vest, on December 7, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jimmy Carlton Gearheart obituary in the Aug 2, 1993 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Gearhart Dean Prilipp obituary in the Apr 25, 2012 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph H. Dean obituary in the Jul 22, 1998 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Glenn Darnell Spradlin1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 20, 1935, d. July 7, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 225-44-2373.6 Glenn Darnell Spradlin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5 He was born on July 20, 1935 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,2,3,5 He married Wanda Jean Gearheart, daughter of William Raymond Gearheart and Versie Eugenia "Jeanie" Vest, on October 7, 1958 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4,5 Glenn Darnell Spradlin died on July 7, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.1,6,5 He Mr. Glenn Darnell Spradlin, age 54, of Salem, went to be with the Lord at Lewis-Gale Hospital on July 7, 1990, after a courageous battle with cancer, bullous emphysema, and neurofibro matosis. He was an employee at General Electric for 28 years and a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church. He was a very devoted father and husband. He is survived by his wife of 31 1/2 happy years, Wanda Gearheart Spradlin; daughter, Melissa E. Spradlin of the home; special friend, Andrew K. Puckett; mother-in-law, Eugenia Gearheart ; sisters, Dorothy Wainwright and Peggy White; brother, Richard Spradlin. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Monday at Shenandoah Baptist Church with the Rev. Albin Crutchfield and the Rev. Glenn Strickland officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Shenandoah Baptist Church Legal Defense Fund. Arrangements are being handled by the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem. on July 8, 1990.1

Family

Wanda Jean Gearheart
Marriage*He married Wanda Jean Gearheart, daughter of William Raymond Gearheart and Versie Eugenia "Jeanie" Vest, on October 7, 1958 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4,5 
Child
  • Melissa Eugenia Spradlin7,1,8

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenn Darnell Spradlin obituary in the Jul 8, 1990 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melissa Puckett graduation announcement in the May 28, 2000 edition.

Margaret V. Britts1,2

F, b. July 27, 1854, d. December 28, 1941
FatherSamuel Frantz Britts3,1,4,2 b. 1819, d. November 25, 1899
MotherElizabeth "Betty" Elmore3,2 b. circa 1818, d. June 6, 1856
     Margaret V. Britts was buried at Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery, Paynes Mill, Fluvanna Co., Virginia.5 She was born on July 27, 1854 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,5 She married Francis Marion Caldwell, son of Alexander Looney Caldwell and Nancy Looney, on January 8, 1872 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,5 As of January 8, 1872,her married name was Caldwell. Margaret V. Britts died on December 28, 1941 at Fluvanna Co., Virginia, at age 87.5

Census Records

1860Dwelling 270, Valley of Craigs Creek, Craig Co., Virginia1
1870Dwelling 319, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 137, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 212, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 94, District 96, Palmyra, Fluvanna Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 159, District 2-1, Charlottesville, Virginia9

Family

Francis Marion Caldwell b. May 28, 1848, d. December 28, 1926
Marriage*Margaret V. Britts married Francis Marion Caldwell, son of Alexander Looney Caldwell and Nancy Looney, on January 8, 1872 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  3. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4598] Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery, Fluvanna Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Paul Delano Radford1,2,3

M, b. May 14, 1944, d. December 27, 1995
FatherCarter Glass Radford1,4 b. October 26, 1913, d. February 24, 1968
MotherDelma Nolen1,4,5 b. November 25, 1912, d. November 2, 2001
     Paul Delano Radford was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on May 14, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2,3 He married Wanda Jean Vest, daughter of Marvin Harless Vest and Ruby Alice Compton, on June 10, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6,7 Paul Delano Radford died on December 27, 1995 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 51.5,3 He RADFORD, Paul D., 51, of Chesapeake, died Wednesday, December 27, 1995 in a Beckley, W.Va. hospital. He was employed as Manager of Medical Services at Norfolk Southern Corporation, Norfolk. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Vest Radford, Chesapeake; daughter, Amy Cheree Radford, Floyd; mother, Delma Radford, Floyd; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Mary Radford, Roanoke; nephew, his wife and daughters, Ricky and Cindy Radford, Kayla and Amanda, Roanoke; niece, her husband and daughter, Vickie and Greg Duff, and Danielle, Hopwood, Pa; mother-in-law, Ruby Vest, Floyd. Funeral services will be 2 p .m. Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Joe Womack officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. on December 29, 1995.5

Occupation

1965General office worker1

Family

Wanda Jean Vest
Marriage*Paul Delano Radford married Wanda Jean Vest, daughter of Marvin Harless Vest and Ruby Alice Compton, on June 10, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6,7 
Child
  • Amy Cheree Radford8,5,6,7

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Delma Nolen Radford obituary in the Nov 3, 2001 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul D. Radford obituary in the Dec 29, 1995 edition.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Marvin Harless Vest obituary in the Nov 28, 1991 edition.
  8. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.