Lorena Ellen Brown

F, b. September 15, 1878, d. January 28, 1927
     Lorena Ellen Brown was buried at Craighead Cemetery, Bottom Creek, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on September 15, 1878 at Virginia.1 She married John Sidney Harrison Craighead, son of William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead and Sarah Ann Grant, on May 20, 1895.1 As of May 20, 1895,her married name was Craighead.1 Lorena Ellen Brown died on January 28, 1927 at age 48.1

Family

John Sidney Harrison Craighead b. March 12, 1873, d. October 6, 1947
Marriage*She married John Sidney Harrison Craighead, son of William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead and Sarah Ann Grant, on May 20, 1895.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S4108] Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

M. Susanna "Sook" Craighead1,2

F, b. June 6, 1881, d. December 14, 1974
FatherLewis Crawford Craighead1 b. December, 1836, d. July 10, 1927
MotherMary E. Funk1 b. September, 1841, d. August 4, 1929
     Her married name was Kelley.2 M. Susanna "Sook" Craighead was buried at Craighead Cemetery, Bottom Creek, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She married John W. Kelley.2 M. Susanna "Sook" Craighead was born on June 6, 1881 at Virginia.2 She married Paris S. Hall on December 19, 1898 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of December 19, 1898,her married name was Hall. M. Susanna "Sook" Craighead died on December 14, 1974 at age 93.2

Family 1

John W. Kelley b. December 5, 1886, d. March 6, 1958
Marriage*She married John W. Kelley.2 

Family 2

Paris S. Hall b. January 1, 1863, d. July 21, 1921
Marriage*M. Susanna "Sook" Craighead married Paris S. Hall on December 19, 1898 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S4108] Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Gladys Odessie Craighead1,2

F, b. July 17, 1924, d. January 18, 1952
FatherFrank Ervin Craighead3,4,1,2 b. May 16, 1899, d. May 26, 1985
MotherMae Virginia Lena Dexter Hall3,4,1,2 b. January 23, 1902, d. March 5, 1987
     Gladys Odessie Craighead was buried at Craighead Cemetery, Bottom Creek, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,2 She was born on July 17, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,1 As of March 22, 1940,her married name was DeWeese.1 She married Harvey Jacob DeWeese, son of Trigg Preston DeWeese and Laura Ellie Bowles, on March 22, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,1,2 Gladys Odessie Craighead died on January 18, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 27.5,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 127, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Harvey Jacob DeWeese b. August 5, 1920, d. May 16, 1994
Marriage*Gladys Odessie Craighead married Harvey Jacob DeWeese, son of Trigg Preston DeWeese and Laura Ellie Bowles, on March 22, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie Craighead Poff obituary in the Jul 20, 2004 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Cecil Craighead obituary in the Jul 14, 2005 edition.
  5. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  6. [S4108] Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth Clementine "Betty" Elmore1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 31, 1870, d. November 20, 1960
FatherDexter Campbell Elmore1,3,5 b. 1840, d. April 28, 1890
MotherArminta Clementine Clark1,3,5 b. May 6, 1854, d. February 8, 1933
     Elizabeth Clementine "Betty" Elmore was buried at Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.5 She was born on December 31, 1870 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.5 As of August 16, 1892,her married name was Riffe.4 She married Thomas Johnson Riffe on August 16, 1892 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.6,4,5,7 Elizabeth Clementine "Betty" Elmore died on November 20, 1960 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 89.3,5 She Alderson - Mrs. Betty Elmore Riffe, 89, died at 2 a.m. Sunday in the Simms Nursing Home at Alderson after a long illness. She was a member of the Episcopal Church and in later years was affiliated with the Alderson Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Riffe was a former member of the Alderson's Woman's Club. Born at Union, Dec 31, 1870, she was a daughter of the late Dexter Campbell and Arminta Clark Elmore. Her husband, Thomas James Riffe, died in 1948. Survivors include two sons, Clark S., of Fort Worth, Texas, and Thomas Dexter Riffe of Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Warden Paris of Beckley and Mrs. J. D. Marsh of Columbus, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. A. C. Atkins of Richmond, Va; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Alderson Presbyterian Church with the Rev. William O. Smith in charge. Burial will be in the Alderson Cemetery. The body will remain at Lohban Funeral Home and will be taken to the church one hour prior to the funeral. on November 21, 1960.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 201, District 89, Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 186, District 133, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 14, District 148, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia9
1910Dwelling 428, District 131, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 131, District 19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 233, District 45-19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia12

Family

Thomas Johnson Riffe b. October 4, 1870, d. November 8, 1948
Marriage*Elizabeth Clementine "Betty" Elmore married Thomas Johnson Riffe on August 16, 1892 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.6,4,5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S643] Munday/pendley, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=staceyrutledge&id=I3570
  3. [S644] Pence, Clark, Persinger, Tressler, Rankin, Johnson, Dickey of Monroe County, WV, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=bbailey_pence&id=I0672
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Riffe-Elmore marriage record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Betty Elmore Riffe obituary in the Nov 21, 1960 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas Johnson Riffe death certificate.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Thomas Johnson Riffe obituary in the Nov 10, 1948 edition.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Helen Riffe Dixon death certificate.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ellen Riffe Dixon obituary in the Mar 26, 1949 edition.
  15. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  16. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Curtis James Hassell1,2,3

M, b. June 10, 1956, d. January 18, 2007
     Curtis James Hassell was born on June 10, 1956 at Wisconsin.1 He married Lisa Carol Coates, daughter of James Randolph "Jim" Coates and Ethel Joyce Conner, on June 8, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 Curtis James Hassell died on January 18, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 50.2,3 He Curtis James Hassell, 50, of Copper Hill, passed away January 18, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Lewis Hassell, and infant brother, Mark Hassell. Curtis is survived by his wife of 16 years, Lisa C. Hassell ; two sons, Timothy James Hassell and Louis Scott Hassell, all of Copper Hill. Also survived by his mother, Klemmntine Hammer and father and mother-in-law, James and Joyce Coates; two sisters-in-law, Kathy Coates and Cindy Sutphin, all of Copper Hill; two special nephews, Peter Bucklin and Chad Tankersley; four nieces, Stormy Tankersley, Melissa Sutphin, LeAnna Sutphin and Miranda Sutphin. Also Curtis had eight brothers, David Harold Hassell, Russell Allan Hassell, Ronald Charles Hassell, Richard Francis Hassell, Clair Lee Hassell, Christopher Lou Hassell, Gale William Hassell and Dennis Lee Hassell and their spouses and four sisters, Joan Clementine Moder, Carol Mary Scharett, Lois Jean Bonnon, Diane Marie Bucklin and their spouses. on January 20, 2007.2

Family

Lisa Carol Coates
Marriage*He married Lisa Carol Coates, daughter of James Randolph "Jim" Coates and Ethel Joyce Conner, on June 8, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children
  • Timothy James "Tim" Hassell4,2
  • Louis Scott Hassell4,2

Citations

  1. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Curtis James Hassell obituary in Jan 20, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Joyce Coates obituary in Jun 14, 2012 edition.

Herbert Hoover "Hub" Craighead1,2

M, b. May 18, 1931, d. May 4, 1993
FatherFrank Ervin Craighead1,3,4 b. May 16, 1899, d. May 26, 1985
MotherMae Virginia Lena Dexter Hall1,3,4 b. January 23, 1902, d. March 5, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 229-36-6641.5 Herbert Hoover "Hub" Craighead was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "S/Sgt U.S. Army Korea."6,2 He was born on May 18, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,1,6 He married Violet Maebee DeWeese, daughter of Trigg Preston DeWeese and Laura Ellie Bowles, on December 20, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,7 Herbert Hoover "Hub" Craighead died on May 4, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.5,6,2 He CRAIGHEAD, Herbert Hoover, ("Hub"), 61, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, May 4, 1993 in a Salem hospital. He is survived by his wife, Violet Deweese Craighead; a daughter and son-in-law, Maria Craighead and Thomas Nichols of Copper Hill; a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas H. and Robin W. Craighead of Salem; two grandchildren, Hollie Elizabeth Craighead and Michael Bradley Craighead; four brothers, Cecil Craighead, Nelson Craighead, both of Roanoke, Harry Craighead of Stewartsville, Ervin Craighead of Rocky Mount; six sisters, Audrey Woods of Vinton, Joyce Bayse of Copper Hill, Hattie Poff of Salem, Earlene Short of Roanoke, Linda Dalton of Blue Ridge, Lorraine Sowder of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 6 at 2 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Ed Woodard officiating. Interment will be at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel. on May 6, 1993.2

Occupation

1952Auto body repairman1

Family

Violet Maebee DeWeese b. November 15, 1932, d. February 14, 2013
Marriage*Herbert Hoover "Hub" Craighead married Violet Maebee DeWeese, daughter of Trigg Preston DeWeese and Laura Ellie Bowles, on December 20, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,7 
Children
  • Maria Faye Craighead2,7
  • Douglas Herbert "Doug" Craighead2,7

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herbert Hoover Craighead obituary in the May 6, 1993 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie Craighead Poff obituary in the Jul 20, 2004 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Cecil Craighead obituary in the Jul 14, 2005 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Violet Maebee DeWeese Craighead obituary in the Feb 17, 2013 edition.

Violet Maebee DeWeese1

F, b. November 15, 1932, d. February 14, 2013
FatherTrigg Preston DeWeese2,3,4,5,1 b. March 16, 1896, d. July 4, 1970
MotherLaura Ellie Bowles2,3,4,5,1 b. August 22, 1895, d. December 10, 1973
     Violet Maebee DeWeese was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on November 15, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 She married Herbert Hoover "Hub" Craighead, son of Frank Ervin Craighead and Mae Virginia Lena Dexter Hall, on December 20, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,1 As of December 20, 1952,her married name was Craighead. Violet Maebee DeWeese died on February 14, 2013 at Virginia at age 80.1 She Violet Maebee DeWeese Craighead, 80, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013. Violet was born in Floyd County, and was the daughter of the late Trigg DeWeese and Laura Bowles DeWeese. Violet was a member of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. She was also a retired employee of Eli Lilly and Elizabeth Arden after 30 years of service. Violet loved to travel with family and friends. In recent years, Violet visited Myrtle Beach, the Grand Canyon, the Skywalk, Hoover Dam, New York City and Las Vegas. Over the years, Violet enjoyed helping sell produce at the Salem Farmer's Market, making homemade jam and jelly baskets and chow-chow at the Floyd Craft Fair. Violet also enjoyed years of companionship with her pet dachshund, Cookie. Violet was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert (Hub) Craighead. Surviving are a daughter, Maria Faye Craighead Nichols and son-in-law, Thomas (Tom) Nichols, of Copper Hill; son, Douglas (Dougie) Craighead and daughter-in-law, Robin Wertz Craighead, of Salem; grandchildren, Hollie Young and husband, Kevin Young, Bedford, Michael Craighead and special friend, Danielle Reed, of Blacksburg; great-granddaughters, Kylie Young and Maggie Young, of Bedford. Also surviving are two sisters, Lois Rock, Salem and Jo Barksdale and husband, Bill, of Rocky Mount; one brother, Arving Hubert DeWeese and wife, Ocelia, of Bent Mountain; longtime special partner and companion for 18 years, John D. (J.D.) Gibson, of Salem and his sons, Mike Gibson and wife, Becky and his family, David and Scott Gibson and granddaughter, Sofie Gibson, Salem. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, February 18, 2013, at Lotz Salem Chapel with Pastor Ed Woodard officiating. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Cemetery in Copper Hill. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. on February 17, 2013.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 78, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Herbert Hoover "Hub" Craighead b. May 18, 1931, d. May 4, 1993
Marriage*Violet Maebee DeWeese married Herbert Hoover "Hub" Craighead, son of Frank Ervin Craighead and Mae Virginia Lena Dexter Hall, on December 20, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,1 
Children
  • Maria Faye Craighead7,1
  • Douglas Herbert "Doug" Craighead7,1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Violet Maebee DeWeese Craighead obituary in the Feb 17, 2013 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Woodrow Clynton DeWeese obituary in the May 1, 1996edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laymond Hampton Deweese Vest obituary in the Apr 1, 2007 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herbert Hoover Craighead obituary in the May 6, 1993 edition.

Alton Dexter Elmore1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 7, 1872, d. May 31, 1948
FatherDexter Campbell Elmore6,3,4,7,8 b. 1840, d. April 28, 1890
MotherArminta Clementine Clark6,9,10,3,11,4,7,8 b. May 6, 1854, d. February 8, 1933
     Alton Dexter Elmore was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,3,5 He was born on October 7, 1872 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.4,5 He married Laura Unknown circa 1896.11 Alton Dexter Elmore died on May 31, 1948 at Sweet Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 75.2,3,4,5 He Alderson, June 2 - Alton Dexter Elmore, 75, died at the Andrew S. Rowan Memorial Home at Sweet Springs at 5 p.m. Monday. His death was attributed to complications. He had been ill six weeks. A resident of Alderson, he was born at Union in 1872. He was the son of Dexter and Arminta Clark Elmore. He never married. Surviving are one brother and two sisters: Dr. A. C. Elmore, Charleston; Mrs. P J. Riffe, Alderson; Mrs. A. C. Adkins, Richmond. Funeral services will be held at the Lobban Funeral Home Thursday at 3 p.m. with Rev. Dupuy Holliday, pastor of the Alderson Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery at Union. Active pallbearers will be A. R. Perry, Clark Peters, Sam Clark, Billy Faulconer, A. G. Huffman, and C. A. Dixon. on June 3, 1948.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 201, District 89, Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia6
1900Dwelling 298, District 125, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia11
1900Dwelling 339, District 125, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia11
1910Dwelling 135, District 106, Spencer, Rowan Co., North Carolina9
1920Dwelling 264, District 130, Spencer, Rowan Co., North Carolina10
1930Dwelling 130, District 19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia12
1940Dwelling 80, District 34-16, Wilderness, Nicholas Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1900Locomotive fireman11
1900Locomotive fireman11
1910Locomotive engineer9
1920Locomotive engineer10
1930Chiropractor12

Family

Laura Unknown b. July, 1874
Marriage*Alton Dexter Elmore married Laura Unknown circa 1896.11 

Citations

  1. [S643] Munday/pendley, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=staceyrutledge&id=I3570
  2. [S646] Family Archive CD, World Family Tree Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #1741.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alton Dexter Elmore death certificate.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Alton Dexter Elmore obituary in the Jun 3, 1948 edition.
  5. [S2326] Green Hill Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=elmore&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=7429196&CRid=78498&df=all&
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2090] Monroe Watchman, The, From the Araminta Clark Elmore obituary in the Feb 16, 1933 edition.
  8. [S2090] Monroe Watchman, The, From the Samuel Elmore obituary in the Aug 1, 1918 edition.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Joyce Ann Craighead1

F, b. September 14, 1936, d. September 18, 2018
FatherFrank Ervin Craighead2,3,1 b. May 16, 1899, d. May 26, 1985
MotherMae Virginia Lena Dexter Hall2,3,1 b. January 23, 1902, d. March 5, 1987
     Joyce Ann Craighead was born on September 14, 1936 at Virginia.4,1 She married Harris Junior Janney, son of Amos Clarence Janney and Judith Ann Allen, on March 21, 1954.1 As of March 21, 1954,her married name was Janney. As of July 3, 1982,her married name was Bayse.3,1 Joyce Ann Craighead married Jewell F. Bayse on July 3, 1982.3,1 Joyce Ann Craighead died on September 18, 2018 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.1 She Joyce Ann Craighead Janney Bayse, 82, of Copper Hill, Va., passed away at home with her children by her side on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. She was born on September 14, 1936, to the late Frank and Mae Craighead. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her first husband, Harris Janney; her second husband, Jewell F. Bayse III; daughter, Lisa Puckett; and grandson, Wesley Igoe. She is survived by her children, Steve Janney, Jerry "Petie" Janney (Brenda), Darrell Craighead, Tammie Sowers (Ronald), Bonnie Igoe, Don Bayse (Joyce), and Pat Leonard (Mike); 15 grandchildren, Eric Janney, Jason Janney, Jeremy Janney, Brittany Atkinson, Joey Craighead, Leslie Craighead, Tabitha Gardner, Barry Sledd Jr., Cory Sledd Sr., Rob Igoe, Kelsey Lane, Taylor Bayse, Nathan Puckett, Wesley Mitchell Puckett, and Marc Leonard; 22 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lorrine (Flippy) Sowder and Earlean Shortt; and brother, Harry Craighead (Joyce). The family would like to give a special thank you to Carilion New River Valley Hospice and Dr. Don Brady for all the love and care shown to Joyce and her family. Joyce was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. She was a wonderful mother to everyone and would do for others before herself. Joyce retired from Halmode after 35 years. She worked hard and loved with all her heart. Joyce loved to travel to the beach with the family, loved her flowers and keep her yard nice and neat. She enjoyed bluegrass music, flat footing, cooking and family days at the lake. Joyce enjoyed sitting in the rocking chair on the front porch and looking at God's beautiful work. She liked to watch Hokie Football and NASCAR Racing. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Greg Fleshman and the Rev. Jay Law officiating. on September 20, 2018.1

Family 1

Harris Junior Janney b. January 20, 1935, d. September 28, 1980
Marriage*She married Harris Junior Janney, son of Amos Clarence Janney and Judith Ann Allen, on March 21, 1954.1 
Child
  • Steven Leon "Steve" Janney5,1

Family 2

Jewell F. Bayse
Marriage*Joyce Ann Craighead married Jewell F. Bayse on July 3, 1982.3,1 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Ann Craighead Janney Bayse obituary in the Sep 20, 2018 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie Craighead Poff obituary in the Jul 20, 2004 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Cecil Craighead obituary in the Jul 14, 2005 edition.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Harris Junior Janney

M, b. January 20, 1935, d. September 28, 1980
FatherAmos Clarence Janney1 b. January 21, 1905, d. April 9, 1964
MotherJudith Ann Allen1 b. May 1, 1911, d. May 12, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 227-42-2980.1 Harris Junior Janney was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 20, 1935 at Virginia.1,2 He married Joyce Ann Craighead, daughter of Frank Ervin Craighead and Mae Virginia Lena Dexter Hall, on March 21, 1954.3 Harris Junior Janney died on September 28, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 45.2,4

Family

Joyce Ann Craighead b. September 14, 1936, d. September 18, 2018
Marriage*He married Joyce Ann Craighead, daughter of Frank Ervin Craighead and Mae Virginia Lena Dexter Hall, on March 21, 1954.3 
Child
  • Steven Leon "Steve" Janney5,3

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Ann Craighead Janney Bayse obituary in the Sep 20, 2018 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Martha Josephine Elmore1,2,3

F, b. March 12, 1876, d. October 11, 1962
FatherDexter Campbell Elmore4,1,2,3 b. 1840, d. April 28, 1890
MotherArminta Clementine Clark4,1,2,3 b. May 6, 1854, d. February 8, 1933
     Martha Josephine Elmore was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, 10115 Spotswood Trail, Gordonsville, Orange Co., Virginia.5,1 She was born on March 12, 1876 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has an incorrect birth year of 1885.6,2,3,4 As of December 27, 1900,her married name was Atkins.2 She married Alfred Clarence Atkins on December 27, 1900 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.7,2 Martha Josephine Elmore died on October 11, 1962 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 86.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 201, District 89, Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia4
1900Dwelling 339, District 125, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 59, District 58, Washington Ward, Richmond, Virginia9
1920Dwelling 15, District 160, Madison Ward, Richmond, Virginia10
1930Dwelling 64, District 116, Richmond, Virginia11
1940Dwelling 495, District 118-129, Richmond, Virginia12

Family

Alfred Clarence Atkins b. February 8, 1871, d. August 1, 1957
Marriage*Martha Josephine Elmore married Alfred Clarence Atkins on December 27, 1900 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.7,2 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martha Josephine Atkins death certificate.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Atkins-Elmore marriage record.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S10104] Maplewood Cemetery, Orange Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S646] Family Archive CD, World Family Tree Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #1741.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Betty Elmore Riffe obituary in the Nov 21, 1960 edition.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dr. Harry Gray Elmore Sr.1

M, b. February 28, 1878, d. August 29, 1950
FatherDexter Campbell Elmore2,3,4 b. 1840, d. April 28, 1890
MotherArminta Clementine Clark2,5,3,4 b. May 6, 1854, d. February 8, 1933
     Dr. Harry Gray Elmore Sr. was buried at Oaklawn Cemetery, 4801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.1 He was born on February 28, 1878 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.6,7 He married Ola Hortense Carney on December 23, 1902 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.8,7 Dr. Harry Gray Elmore Sr. died on August 29, 1950 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 72.1 He Dr. Harry Gray Elmore, Sr., 72, a retired chiropractor of Charleston, died Tuesday night in a nursing home at Jacksonville, Fla. A native of Alderson, Dr. Elmore practiced for 27 years in Charleston before his retirement in 1948 when he moved to Jacksonville. He was a member of the First Baptist church of Jacksonville, a member of the Davenport, Iowa, lodge of A. F. and A. M., and a member of the Beni Kedem Temple in Charleston. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ola H. Elmore of Jacksonville; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Zogg of Camden, S.C; one son Harry G. Elmore, Jr., of Jacksonville, and two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Atkins of Richmond, Va., and Mrs. T. J. Reffe of Alderson. Funeral services were held in Jacksonville Thursday. Pallbearers were selected from the deacons of the First Baptist church in Jacksonville. on September 3, 1950.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 201, District 89, Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia2
1900Dwelling 339, District 125, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 136, District 106, Spencer, Rowan Co., North Carolina9
1920Dwelling 6, District 136, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina10
1930Dwelling 134, District 43, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 41, District 20-69, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1900Locomotive fireman5
1910Locomotive emgineer9
1920Steam railroad engineer10
1930Chiropractor11
1940Chiropractor12

Family

Ola Hortense Carney b. December 11, 1878, d. June 24, 1971
Marriage*Dr. Harry Gray Elmore Sr. married Ola Hortense Carney on December 23, 1902 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.8,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Harry Gray Elmore, Sr. obituary in the Sep 3, 1950 edition.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2090] Monroe Watchman, The, From the Araminta Clark Elmore obituary in the Feb 16, 1933 edition.
  4. [S2090] Monroe Watchman, The, From the Samuel Elmore obituary in the Aug 1, 1918 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S646] Family Archive CD, World Family Tree Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #1741.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elmore-Carney marriage record.
  8. [S643] Munday/pendley, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=staceyrutledge&id=I3570
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Essie Mae Shaver1,2,3

F, b. March 27, 1939, d. November 27, 2012
FatherIrvin Benjamin Shaver4,5,6,3 b. April 21, 1896, d. January 11, 1975
MotherAnnie Agnes Vest4,5,6,3 b. July 23, 1898, d. January 23, 1973
     Essie Mae Shaver was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on March 27, 1939 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2 As of July 20, 1957,her married name was Spangler.3 She married Ralph Nixon Spangler, son of Frank Ralph Spangler and Audra Pauline "Pauline" Payne, on July 20, 1957 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6,2,3 Essie Mae Shaver died on November 27, 2012 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.2 She Essie Mae Shaver Spangler, 73, youngest child of the late Irvin and Annie Shaver, died at her home in Cave Spring, on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Copper Hill in 1939, Essie was a 1957 graduate of Check High School. The summer after her graduation she married Ralph Spangler, also a graduate of Check High School and lived very happily with him until his death in 1999.
In addition to Ralph and her parents, Essie was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister-in-law, Clifford Shaver, Luther and Betty Shaver, William Shaver, and Alton Shaver; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Vera and Lonza Smith, Cammie and David McConnell; and a loving friend during her later years, John Roche. She is succeeded by one sister, Elizabeth Wray, Essie's faithful and loving caregiver during the last four years; three sisters-in-law, Malicia Shaver, Shirley Shaver, and Betty Shaver; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary ArIee (Spangler) and Bobby Cole; 20 nephews and nieces, one of whom, Martha McConnell Poff, worked faithfully to make her final days easier; and many great and great-great-nephews and nieces. Essie is also mourned by cousins; by friends she made during her years of employment at Shenandoah Life Insurance Company; by caring neighbors and fellow members of Fairview Methodist Church; and by other friends she treasured.
A strong sense of adventure was evident in the travel she enjoyed across the United States and the world, and in the way she faced every opportunity and challenge of life. As the beloved, spunky baby sister of her siblings, she became a self-confident role model for her nephews and nieces, showing them the power of determination and independence. Her high spirits, sense of humor, and adventurous nature made life more exciting for all her loved ones. Her final arrangements are being handled by Oakey's South Chapel in Roanoke County. Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. The final service will take place in the chapel there at noon on Thursday, November 29, 2012, with the Reverend Marty Moyer of Essie's home church, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, conducting the service. Burial will be held in Sherwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Salem. The family requests that memorial donations be made to The American Cancer Society. on November 28, 2012.2

Family

Ralph Nixon Spangler b. May 23, 1937, d. August 7, 1999
Marriage*She married Ralph Nixon Spangler, son of Frank Ralph Spangler and Audra Pauline "Pauline" Payne, on July 20, 1957 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph N. Spangler obituary in the Aug 9, 1999 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Essie Mae Shaver Spangler obituary in the Nov 28, 2012 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alton A. Shaver obituary in the Jun 23, 2003 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Annie Vest Shaver obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Wallace Buck Smallwood1

M, b. August 14, 1931
FatherLuther Bell Smallwood1 b. April 25, 1895, d. June 28, 1977
MotherOlgia Peredine "Olgie" Conner1 b. October 27, 1907, d. May 15, 1981
     Wallace Buck Smallwood Wallace's birth name is Wallace Bell Poff.2 He was born on August 14, 1931 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia.2 He married Selma Sue Moore on May 17, 1951.1

Census Records

1950Dwelling 218, District 30-65A, Providence, Fairfax Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1950Truck driver3

Family

Selma Sue Moore
Marriage*Wallace Buck Smallwood married Selma Sue Moore on May 17, 1951.1 
Children
  • Brenda Sue Smallwood4
  • Edward Lane Smallwood1,4
  • Craig Vernon Smallwood4
  • Carol Elaine Smallwood1

Citations

  1. [S661] Brenda Sue Smallwood (great grand-daughter), "James Burke (Burdict) Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun and Jul 2002.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Grace Eileen "Gracie" Pendleton1,2,3

F, b. November 30, 1927, d. August 22, 2020
FatherValentine "Volie" Pendleton1,4,2,3 b. October 14, 1906, d. January 11, 1977
MotherAttrice Odell "Atts" Conner1,4,2,3 b. March 9, 1909, d. December 16, 1989
     Grace Eileen "Gracie" Pendleton Grace Pendleton Moon Higdon, age 92, of White Plains, Georgia, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center in Augusta, GA. Born in Fairfax, VA on November 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Voilie and Beattrice Odell Pendleton. She grew up and attended school at Fairfax High School in Virginia. Until she was sixty-seven she worked as the shipping clerk for Wellington Puritan Mills in Greensboro, GA. Grace was a member of Walker United Methodist Church. Her many interests included gardening, poetry and puzzles. She was also a nature lover and enjoyed her humming birds. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Roy Higdon; her son, Robert Gordon Moon; and siblings, Dempsey Pendleton and Ruth Wellborn. Survivors include her children, Laurie Veazey (Sam); Charles Moon (Dawn); Linda Mullins (Mike); grandchildren, Charles Veazey (Juliana), Charles Newsome, Preston Newsome, Brett Mullins (Amy), Brandon Moon, Ginger Davis and Scott Moon; great grandchildren, Logan, Evan and Paisleigh Veazey, Tristin Newsome, Dylan, Brianna and Dalton Davis, Lillia Moon and other relatives and friends. Graveside Services will be held at the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, White Plains, GA.3 Her married name was Higdon.3 She was buried at White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, White Plains, Greene Co., Georgia.3 She married James Roy Higdon.3 Grace Eileen "Gracie" Pendleton was born on November 30, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5,3 She married Virgil Gordon Moon on May 28, 1946 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.2 As of May 28, 1946,her married name was Moon.2 Grace Eileen "Gracie" Pendleton died on August 22, 2020 at Augusta, Columbia Co., Georgia, at age 92.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 540, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 85, District 30-28A, Providence, Fairfax Co., Virginia4
1950Dwelling 57, District 66-29, Walkers, Greene Co., Georgia6

Family 1

James Roy Higdon b. May 23, 1919, d. December 23, 1977
Marriage*Grace Eileen "Gracie" Pendleton married James Roy Higdon.3 

Family 2

Virgil Gordon Moon b. March 9, 1921, d. November 5, 1987
Marriage*Grace Eileen "Gracie" Pendleton married Virgil Gordon Moon on May 28, 1946 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S13086] McCommons Funeral Home, online www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com, From the Grace Pendleton Moon Higdon obituary.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S13086] McCommons Funeral Home, online www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com, From the Robert Gordon Moon obituary.

Ruth Mariner/Marina Pendleton1,2,3

F, b. December 11, 1931, d. September 2, 2005
FatherValentine "Volie" Pendleton1,2,3 b. October 14, 1906, d. January 11, 1977
MotherAttrice Odell "Atts" Conner1,2,3 b. March 9, 1909, d. December 16, 1989
     Ruth Mariner/Marina Pendleton was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 225-78-9932.3 She and Goodwin Gheesling Wellborn were divorced.5 Ruth Mariner/Marina Pendleton was born on December 11, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6 As of July 27, 1946,her married name was Wellborn.7 She married Goodwin Gheesling Wellborn on July 27, 1946 at Vienna, Fairfax Co., Virginia.7,4 Ruth Mariner/Marina Pendleton died on September 2, 2005 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 73.3,4,8,9 She Wellborn, Ruth M., formerly of Fairfax, VA, on Friday, September 2, 2005, at her residence. Beloved wife of the late Goodwin "Jack" Wellborn. She is survived by 11 children; 23 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great grandchildren; a sister; and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her son. Interment National Memorial Park. on September 4, 2005.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 85, District 30-28A, Providence, Fairfax Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 218, District 30-65A, Providence, Fairfax Co., Virginia2

Family

Goodwin Gheesling Wellborn b. April 10, 1921, d. December 5, 1998
Divorce*Ruth Mariner/Marina Pendleton and Goodwin Gheesling Wellborn were divorced.5 
Marriage* Ruth Mariner/Marina Pendleton married Goodwin Gheesling Wellborn on July 27, 1946 at Vienna, Fairfax Co., Virginia.7,4 
Children
  • Sam Wellborn5
  • Rebecca Louise "Becky" Wellborn2,7
  • Alice Faye Wellborn2,7
  • Buddy Rodgers Wellborn7 b. May 3, 1950, d. July 14, 2013
  • James Albert Wellborn7
  • Nancy Lee Wellborn5,7
  • Volie Allen Wellborn7
  • Clarence Gregory "Greg" Wellborn5
  • Mary Ann Wellborn7
  • Johnny Parker Wellborn5
  • William Boyd "Billy" Wellborn5,7
  • Charles Edward Wellborn8 b. August 11, 1964, d. August 13, 1964
  • Cindy Lou Wellborn7

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S620] Washington Post, The, From the Ruth M. Wellborn obituary in the Sep 4, 2005 edition.
  5. [S13089] Athens Daily News, From the Goodwin Gheesling Wellborn obituary in the Dec 7, 1998 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Samuel Clark Elmore1,2,3

M, b. January 3, 1880, d. July 31, 1918
FatherDexter Campbell Elmore4,5,3 b. 1840, d. April 28, 1890
MotherArminta Clementine Clark4,6,5,3 b. May 6, 1854, d. February 8, 1933
     Samuel Clark Elmore was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.7,2 He was born on January 3, 1880 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.2 He died on July 31, 1918 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 38.5,1 He A telegram from Lynchburg yesterday, July 31, to Mr. C. E. Lynch conveyed the sad news that Mr. Sam'l. Elmore, an engineer on the Southern Ry., had been killed. The message did not disclose the nature of the fatal accident. Mr. Elmore was the youngest son of the late D.C. Elmore and Mrs. Araminta Clark Elmore, and was born in Monroe Co. He was a bright-minded and warm-hearted man, popular wherever he was known. His age was about 38 years. Surviving him are his mother and two brothers, Messrs. Harry and Alton Elmore of Spencer, NC, and two sisters, Mrs. T.J. Riffe of Pence Spgs. and Mrs. Clarence Atkins of Richmond, VA. He was a nephew of Mrs. C.E. Lynch and Mr. Samuel Clark of this county. Mr. Elmore's remains will be brought back to Union and interred in Green Hill Cemetery this afternoon. on August 1, 1918.5 He HOW ENGINEER SAM'L. C. ELMORE MET DEATH The body of engineer Samuel Clark Elmore, whose death by accident on the Southern RY. near Lynchburg, VA, was announced in the last WATCHMAN, was brought to Union last Thurs. afternoon, accompanied by his mother, brothers and sisters and a delegation of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Funeral services were conducted in the Episcopal Church by Rev. Dr. Paca Kennedy in the presence of a large congregation at 5 o'clock, after which the remains of the deceased were laid to repose in Green Hill Cemetery with the impressive burial rites of the B. of L.E. Mr. Elmore was driving a freight engine hauling 42 cars loaded chiefly with government material from Spencer, NC, where his home was, to Monroe, VA, the end of the division, 4 mi. north of Lynchburg, on the afternoon of July 30. Near Durmid, a short distance from Lynchburg, the track was being repaired. It was the duty of a flagman to warn approaching trains and stop them until the track was ready for use, but for some reason this was not done in time to stop Mr. Elmore's train. The unready track went down beneath the weight of the engine which fell over on its side and with it 18 cars were wrecked. Engineer Elmore was caught under his engine. This was at 1:30 PM. His legs were badly crushed and he was hurt internally. For 8 hrs. he lay there perfectly conscious and helped to direct the efforts of the workers to extricate him. Though suffering much pain at times, he remained calm and sent a message of cheer to his mother. To extricate him required very careful work, lest he be (line was damaged on microfilm here--czw) ...9:37 PM he was taken out and it was hoped he would live. But at the Lynchburg Hospital, whither he was conveyed, he collapsed and at 1:30 on Wednesday morning, July 31, his brave spirit took its flight. His death was due to internal injuries. In the accident Brakeman J.H. Hoskins of Spencer, NC, was crushed to death and Fireman Sam Tyree of Lynchburg was so badly scalded that he died a few hours afterward. An investigation is in progress. on August 8, 1918.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 201, District 89, Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia4
1900Dwelling 339, District 125, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 135, District 106, Spencer, Rowan Co., North Carolina6

Occupation

1910Locomotive engineer6

Citations

  1. [S2090] Monroe Watchman, The, From the Samuel Clark Elmore death article in the Aug 8, 1918 edition.
  2. [S2326] Green Hill Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=elmore&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=7429196&CRid=78498&df=all&
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2090] Monroe Watchman, The, From the Samuel Elmore obituary in the Aug 1, 1918 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2090] Monroe Watchman, The, From the Samuel Elmore obituary in the Aug 1, 1919 edition.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Horace Ray Conner1,2

M, b. January 24, 1923, d. February 13, 1970
FatherJames Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner3,4,1 b. May 25, 1880, d. May 15, 1948
MotherSarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff3,4,1 b. March 30, 1886, d. October 12, 1972
     Horace Ray Conner was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He Horace fell off a bed when he was a little boy and became an invalid for the rest of his life. His mother Minnie took care of him for many years herself before he finally was put in a nursing home.5 He was born on January 24, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on February 13, 1970 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 47.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 403, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 46, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S661] Brenda Sue Smallwood (great grand-daughter), "James Burke (Burdict) Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun and Jul 2002.

William Seldon "Pat" Smallwood1,2

M, b. November 15, 1902, d. April 18, 1965
     William Seldon "Pat" Smallwood was buried at Flint Hill Cemetery, Oakton, Fairfax Co., Virginia.2 He was born on November 15, 1902 at Virginia.3,1,2 He married Golda Ethel "Goldie" Conner, daughter of James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner and Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff, on December 18, 1930.4,3,1 William Seldon "Pat" Smallwood died on April 18, 1965 at Arlington, Virginia, at age 62.1,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 195, District 30-14, Lee, Fairfax Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 233, District 30-9, Dranesville, Fairfax Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Carpenter5
1950Carpenter6

Family

Golda Ethel "Goldie" Conner b. April 26, 1911, d. January 18, 1991
Marriage*William Seldon "Pat" Smallwood married Golda Ethel "Goldie" Conner, daughter of James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner and Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff, on December 18, 1930.4,3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1464] Barbara Rash, "Smallwood Family Genealogy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jul 27, 2007.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S661] Brenda Sue Smallwood (great grand-daughter), "James Burke (Burdict) Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun and Jul 2002.
  4. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Dorothy Kate Smallwood Ryder obituary in the Sep 22, 2006 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5866] Leesburg Today, From the Virginia Edna Smallwood Wilson Russell obituary in the Jun 8, 2009 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.