Agnes L. Wilson1,2

F, b. November 9, 1929, d. May 18, 2005
FatherJames Laban "Jim" Wilson1,2,3,4 b. June 29, 1906, d. October 8, 1983
MotherEthel Lenna Ferris1,2,3,4 b. August 7, 1911, d. June 15, 1996
     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-0559.5 Agnes L. Wilson was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.2 She married Paul Church. Her married name was Church. Agnes L. Wilson was born on November 9, 1929 at Virginia.5 She died on May 18, 2005 at Virginia at age 75.5,2 She Agnes L. Church, 75, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Ethel Wilson of Copper Hill. She was retired from First Virginia Bank and was also a longtime employee of Stritesky's Florist. She was a Charter member of Colonial Avenue Baptist Church. Agnes was a beloved mother, grandmother and sister. She is survived by her children, Steve Church and wife, Rosemary, Rick Church, Barbara Delaney, Derek Church and wife, Pat; her grandchildren, Ashley, Melody, and Zachary; brothers, Pat Wilson and wife, Peggy, Mike Wilson and wife, Peggy; sister, Phyllis Barkheimer; aunts, Vivian Conner, Betty Brown; uncle, Vaughan Ferris; niece and nephews, Todd Wilson, Patricia Hill and Gary Barkheimer. Services will be at Colonial Avenue Baptist Church, 11 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2005. Dr. Jeffrey Scott and the Rev. Branan G. Thompson will officiate. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131. on May 20, 2005.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 40, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Paul Church
Marriage*Agnes L. Wilson married Paul Church
Children
  • Barbara Church2
  • Stephen Douglas "Steve" Church2
  • Reginald Paul "Rick" Church2
  • Derek Leslie Church2
  • Ashley Lane Church

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Ferris Wilson obituary in the Jun 16, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agnes L. Church obituary in the May 20, 2005 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Phyllis Wilson Barkheimer obituary.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Phyllis Ann Wilson1,2

F, b. circa 1933, d. February 18, 2015
FatherJames Laban "Jim" Wilson3,4,1,2 b. June 29, 1906, d. October 8, 1983
MotherEthel Lenna Ferris3,4,1,2 b. August 7, 1911, d. June 15, 1996
     Phyllis Ann Wilson Phyllis Wilson Barkheimer, 81, of Roanoke City, passed away Wednesday February 18, 2015. A beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Phyllis was born in Floyd County, and had been a local resident most of her life. Her last working years she enjoyed volunteering at LOA Adult Care. Her parents Jim and Ethel Wilson of Copper Hill, Sister Agnes Church of Roanoke, son Jeffrey Barkheimer and daughter Patricia Hill of Salem preceded her death. She was survived by her son Gary Barkheimer and partner James Farmer of Roanoke, her dear son in law Richard Hill of Salem, and grandsons Joshua Hill and Jason Barkheimer, and granddaughter Brandy Barkheimer. She also had numerous great grandchildren. She was the sister of Paul (Pat) Wilson and wife Peggy Wilson of Rocky Mt, and James (Mike) Wilson and wife Peggy Wilson of Wirtz. Phyllis will also be missed by her faithful granddog Louie. The family would like to take this time to thank her special cousin Shelby Mowles of Roanoke, and her close friends Elizabeth Stone of Floyd, Helen “Yaya” Asimakopoulos of Roanoke, Denise Campbell of Roanoke, Sylvia Shortt of Roanoke and Cyndy Brown of Lynchburg, for their dear friendships. Phyllis we love you and will miss you greatly. Family visitation will be held at Oakey’s South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. Sunday Feb 22 from 2-4 and 6-8p.m. Her funeral services will be held at the same location Monday Feb 23 at 12:00 p.m., Pastor Branan Thompson Jr. will officiate. The family will be receiving guests at their home located at 3931 Richland Ave NW after the service. Arrangements by Oakey’s South Chapel.2 She married Robert L. Barkheimer.5 Her married name was Barkheimer.5 Phyllis Ann Wilson was born circa 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on February 18, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 40, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family

Robert L. Barkheimer
Marriage*Phyllis Ann Wilson married Robert L. Barkheimer.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Phyllis Wilson Barkheimer obituary.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Ferris Wilson obituary in the Jun 16, 1996 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agnes L. Church obituary in the May 20, 2005 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Patricia Lynn Barkheimer Hill obituary in the May 29, 2013 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jeffrey L. Barkheimer obituary in the Oct 8, 2000 edition.

Sadie Lue Craighead1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. May 8, 1938, d. February 15, 2021
FatherIsaac Eldridge Craighead1,2,3,7,4,6 b. October 1, 1895, d. September 15, 1994
MotherSusie Ethel Wilson2,3,7,4,6 b. June 7, 1901, d. March 8, 1973
     Sadie Lue Craighead was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on May 8, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 As of March 2, 1956,her married name was Peters.6 She married Jessie Huie Peters, son of George Jackson Peters and Allie Lucy Janney, on March 2, 1956 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.4,8,6 Sadie Lue Craighead died on February 15, 2021 at Sumter Co., Florida, at age 82.4 She Sadie Peters, beloved sister, aunt, and great great aunt passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021, in Sumpter County, Florida. She was a graduate of Check High School in Floyd County, Virginia. Sadie was a retired inspector for the textile industry and retired to Copper Hill. For many winters she lived in Fort Pierce, Florida and attended Parkview Baptist Church, where she made many friends. She lived the last seven years in Ocala, Florida. Mrs. Peters was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Eldridge and Susie Wilson Craighead and her husband, Jessie Huie Peters. She is survived by her sisters, Ina Walters of Salem and Rheba Cooper of Ocala, Florida; niece, Kathy (Larry) Popeil and Ocala Florida; nephews, Gary (Cindy) Cooper of Fort Pierce, Florida, Robert ( Lisa) Craighead, Richard (Annette) Craighead, and Neil Walters, as well as many grand and great grand nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted on at the Vest Cemetery. on February 23, 2021.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 133, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Jessie Huie Peters b. May 17, 1927, d. December 5, 1966
Marriage*Sadie Lue Craighead married Jessie Huie Peters, son of George Jackson Peters and Allie Lucy Janney, on March 2, 1956 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.4,8,6 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Isaac Eldridge Craighead obituary in the Sep 16, 1994 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arville Jackson Craighead obituary in the Nov 8, 2005 edition.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Susie Wilson Craighead obituary in the Mar 15, 1973 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sadie Peters obituary in the Feb 23, 2021 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Arville Jackson "Jack" Craighead1,2,3

M, b. May 11, 1935, d. November 5, 2005
FatherIsaac Eldridge Craighead4,1,5,6,2 b. October 1, 1895, d. September 15, 1994
MotherSusie Ethel Wilson1,5,6,2 b. June 7, 1901, d. March 8, 1973
     Arville Jackson "Jack" Craighead was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 229-46-4039.7 He was born on May 11, 1935 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2 He married Linda Fay Wilson, daughter of Artis Lawton "Red" Wilson and Bessie Marie Willett, on July 25, 1964 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,9,2 Arville Jackson "Jack" Craighead died on November 5, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.1,7,3 He Arville Jackson (Jack) Craighead, 70, of Copper Hill, a beloved husband, father, and papa, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2005. Mr. Craighead was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren and Check Ruritan Club. He was a self-employed building contractor for many years before retiring to farming. Mr. Craighead was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Eldridge and Susie Wilson Craighead. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Craighead, Copper Hill; two sons and daughter-in-law, Robert Craighead, Mooresville, N.C; and Richard and Annette Craighead, Roanoke; two grandsons, Isaac Craighead and Avery Craighead, Roanoke; and a soon to be granddaughter, Anna Craighead; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Ina Lee and Guy Walters, Salem; Reba Cooper and Sadie Peters, both of Fort Pierce, Fla. Three nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Reverend Sue Morris, the Reverend Dale Bowman, and the Reverend Maurice Wright officiating. Interment will follow in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home.
on November 8, 2005.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 133, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Linda Fay Wilson b. May 2, 1943, d. December 14, 2006
Marriage*Arville Jackson "Jack" Craighead married Linda Fay Wilson, daughter of Artis Lawton "Red" Wilson and Bessie Marie Willett, on July 25, 1964 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,9,2 
Children
  • Robert Craighead10,9,8,1
  • Richard Lee Craighead10,9,8,1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arville Jackson Craighead obituary in the Nov 8, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Isaac Eldridge Craighead obituary in the Sep 16, 1994 edition.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Susie Wilson Craighead obituary in the Mar 15, 1973 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Wilson Craighead obituary in the Dec 16, 2006 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Willet Wilson obituary in the Jan 23, 1991 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Artis L. Wilson obituary in the Dec 30, 2000 edition.

George Horace Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 22, 1906, d. August 12, 1969
FatherJohn Castle/Cassel Conner1,2,4,5 b. January 11, 1876, d. April 5, 1951
MotherJemima Alice Wilson1,2,4,5 b. August 15, 1874, d. January 26, 1960
     George Horace Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,4,7 He was born on August 22, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 He married Lucy Annie Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Jacob Valentine "Doll" Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill, on August 30, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 George Horace Conner married Lottie Frances Horsley on January 4, 1969 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 George Horace Conner died on August 12, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 171, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 134, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 27, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 153, District 32-17, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9
1950Farmer10

Family 1

Lucy Annie Elizabeth Conner b. May 30, 1902, d. November 20, 1965
Marriage*George Horace Conner married Lucy Annie Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Jacob Valentine "Doll" Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill, on August 30, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Family 2

Lottie Frances Horsley b. April 12, 1908
Marriage*George Horace Conner married Lottie Frances Horsley on January 4, 1969 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1164] Geneva Conner Bell White, "In Memory of the Family of Jacob Valentine Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill Conner."
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Lauraine Craighead obituary in the Jun 11, 2006 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Willard Conner1,2,3

M, b. October 8, 1910, d. October 28, 1967
FatherJohn Castle/Cassel Conner4,2,3 b. January 11, 1876, d. April 5, 1951
MotherJemima Alice Wilson4,2,3 b. August 15, 1874, d. January 26, 1960
     John Willard Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3 He was born on October 8, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,3 He married Virginia Gladys "Virgie" Conner, daughter of Daniel Adam Conner and Lydia Amanda Conner, on September 5, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3 John Willard Conner died on October 28, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.5,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 133, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 33, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1930Farm laborer4
1940Farmer6

Family

Virginia Gladys "Virgie" Conner b. June 20, 1912, d. March 17, 1999
Marriage*John Willard Conner married Virginia Gladys "Virgie" Conner, daughter of Daniel Adam Conner and Lydia Amanda Conner, on September 5, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgie Gladys Conner obituary in the Mar 18, 1999 edition.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Conner Pugh obituary in the Aug 21, 2015 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jackson Lee Conner obituary in the Jan 24, 2016 edition.
  10. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Virginia Gladys "Virgie" Conner1,2

F, b. June 20, 1912, d. March 17, 1999
FatherDaniel Adam Conner1,3,4 b. January 20, 1872, d. March 12, 1955
MotherLydia Amanda Conner1,3,4 b. June 23, 1875, d. February 22, 1959
     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-2627.5 Virginia Gladys "Virgie" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2 She was born on June 20, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,1 She married John Willard Conner, son of John Castle/Cassel Conner and Jemima Alice Wilson, on September 5, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,7 Virginia Gladys "Virgie" Conner died on March 17, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.5,2 She CONNER, Virgie Gladys, 86, of Copper Hill, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 1999 in Richfield Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Willard Conner. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jackson Lee and Louise Conner, Copper Hill, Howard Wesley and Evelyn Conner, Roanoke; one daughter and son-in-law, Juanita C. and William Pugh, both of Roanoke; grandchildren and spouses, Chris Conner, Greg and Amanda Conner, Michael and Debbie Conner, Diane and Tommy Cox, Debra and Jon Layman, Pamela Pugh; three great-grandchildren, Jenny Conner, Amanda Cox, Robin and Ronny Underwood; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Salem Primitive Baptist Church (Head of the River) with Elder Hale Terry officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Thursday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on March 18, 1999.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 169, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 161, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 33, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

John Willard Conner b. October 8, 1910, d. October 28, 1967
Marriage*Virginia Gladys "Virgie" Conner married John Willard Conner, son of John Castle/Cassel Conner and Jemima Alice Wilson, on September 5, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgie Gladys Conner obituary in the Mar 18, 1999 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Conner Pugh obituary in the Aug 21, 2015 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jackson Lee Conner obituary in the Jan 24, 2016 edition.
  12. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Jackson Lee "Jack" Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. November 9, 1945, d. January 20, 2016
FatherJohn Willard Conner1,3,5,4 b. October 8, 1910, d. October 28, 1967
MotherVirginia Gladys "Virgie" Conner1,3,5,4 b. June 20, 1912, d. March 17, 1999
     Jackson Lee "Jack" Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on November 9, 1945.3 He married Louise Annette Hale, daughter of Robert Lee Hale and Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Lilly, on June 6, 1970 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6,7,8,4 Jackson Lee "Jack" Conner died on January 20, 2016 at Virginia at age 70.4 He On Wednesday, January 20, 2016, God carried Jackson "Jack" Lee Conner, 70, of Copper Hill, Va., to His heavenly home. His work was complete and his reward was awaiting him. He was a good, kind, and faithful steward of all he was given. He was a faithful, reliable, honorable, loving provider, and husband to Louise Conner for 45½ years. He was a wonderful father who lovingly and quietly cared for his children, Chris and Greg Conner. He loved his three grandchildren Luke, Joshua, and Caleb Conner. He treated his daughter-in-law, Amanda, as his own. He was a good friend who enjoyed all of his lifelong friends. Jack will be terribly missed by all who got to know him and loved him. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Willard John and Virgie Conner; in-laws, Robert and Elizabeth (Betty) Hale; sister Juanita Pugh; and granddaughter, Ava Noel Conner.Jack is survived by wife, Louise Hale Conner; two sons, Christopher Conner of Salem, and Gregory Conner and wife, Amanda, of Indian Valley; three grandchildren, Luke, Joshua, and Caleb Conner; brother, Howard Wesley Conner and wife, Evelyn, of Roanoke; brother-in-law, William (Bill) Pugh of Roanoke; several nieces, nephews, and numerous friends and church family. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2016, at Gardner's Funeral Home in Floyd, Va. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren in Copper Hill with Pastor Maurice Wright officiating. Burial will follow at the Restvale Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Food Bank, P.O. Box 67, Copper Hill, VA 24079. on January 24, 2016.4

Family

Louise Annette Hale
Marriage*He married Louise Annette Hale, daughter of Robert Lee Hale and Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Lilly, on June 6, 1970 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6,7,8,4 
Children
  • Christopher "Chris" Conner9,6,7,4
  • Gregory Allen Conner10,2,6,7,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgie Gladys Conner obituary in the Mar 18, 1999 edition.
  2. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Reference # 97-65.
  3. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jackson Lee Conner obituary in the Jan 24, 2016 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Conner Pugh obituary in the Aug 21, 2015 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Lilly Hale obituary in the Nov 17, 2000 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Hale obituary in the Apr 2, 2011 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sandra Hale Perdue obituary in the Jul 27, 2014 edition.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From an announcement in the Apr 8, 2004 edition.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From an announcement about Luke Conner's 3rd birthday in the Jan 15, 2004 edition.

Gene Edward Gearhart1,2,3,4

M, b. February 12, 1933, d. April 16, 2003
FatherEdward Casper Earlie Gearhart5,2,1,4,6 b. May 18, 1911, d. April 5, 1971
MotherBertha Virginia Eldona Dishner5,2,1,4,6 b. December 13, 1915, d. March 16, 2013
     His Social Security Number was 229-36-2993.7 Gene Edward Gearhart was buried at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Wright's Mountain, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on February 12, 1933 at Widemouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,7,1 He married Ruth Gertie Davis on December 24, 1956 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,8,3 Gene Edward Gearhart died on April 16, 2003 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 70.2,7 He Gene E. Gearhart, 70, of 762 Wheeler Road, Rock, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton. Born Feb. 12, 1933, at Widemouth, he was the son of Eldona Dishner Gearhart of Rock and the late Casper Gearhart. Mr. Gearhart was a member of Wright Mountain Independent Baptist Church at Rock. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the U.M.W.A. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of the N.R.A. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James Gearhart and Gerald Gearhart. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ruth Davis Gearhart of the home; two daughters, Rhonda Vaughan and husband Brad, and Dawn Green and husband Bob all of Rock; two sisters, Evelene Horne of Rock, and Joy Garten and husband Jack of Roanoke, Va; four grandchildren, Amanda Miles and husband Chris, Amber Gene Ealy and husband Aaron, Aaron Green, and Gene-Paul Green all of Rock; and three great-grandchildren, John Miles, Abigail Miles and Timothy Brad Ealy all of Rock. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Wright Mountain Independent Baptist Church at Rock with Pastor Barry Wellman and the Rev. Randolph Dishner officiating. Interment will follow at Wesley Chapel Cemetery at Wright Mountain, Rock. Family will be pallbearers. Friends may call today from 6-8 p.m. at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton and at the church one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. on April 17, 2003.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 398, District 55-3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia4

Family

Ruth Gertie Davis
Marriage*Gene Edward Gearhart married Ruth Gertie Davis on December 24, 1956 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,8,3 
Children
  • Rhonda Ilene Gearhart2
  • Camella Dawn Gearhart2

Citations

  1. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Gene E. Gearhart obitiaury in the Apr 17, 2003 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gearhart-Davis marriage record.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Earlie Gearhart obitiaury in the Jun 6, 2001 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Eldona Gearhart obituary in the Mar 18, 2013 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Harvey Robert Argabright1,2,3

M, b. February 26, 1903, d. July 1, 1974
FatherJohn Weaver Argabright1,2,3 b. April 5, 1876, d. November 3, 1960
MotherMary Jane Ferris1,2,3 b. June 15, 1883, d. January 24, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 231-07-4419.4 Harvey Robert Argabright was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,3 He was born on February 26, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1904.4,1,2,3 He married Mary A. Wilson, daughter of James Edward "Ned" Wilson and Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton, on October 12, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Harvey Robert Argabright died on July 1, 1974 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.6,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 141, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Truck driver7

Family

Mary A. Wilson b. September 2, 1906, d. March 7, 1994
Marriage*Harvey Robert Argabright married Mary A. Wilson, daughter of James Edward "Ned" Wilson and Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton, on October 12, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Thomas Garfield King1,2,3,4

M, b. November 1, 1882, d. 1960
FatherReuben Harrison King1,3 b. February 18, 1840, d. February 18, 1914
MotherMartha E. Ridgeway1,3 b. circa 1841, d. November 4, 1888
     Thomas Garfield King was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 He was born on November 1, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3,4 He married D. Maude "Maudie" Willis, daughter of Robert S. "Bob" Willis and Sarah K. Helms, on June 22, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Thomas Garfield King died in 1960.1,2,5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 210, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother Joseph6

Occupation

1900Farm laborer6

Family

D. Maude "Maudie" Willis b. March 28, 1885, d. August 6, 1971
Marriage*Thomas Garfield King married D. Maude "Maudie" Willis, daughter of Robert S. "Bob" Willis and Sarah K. Helms, on June 22, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

D. Maude "Maudie" Willis1,2

F, b. March 28, 1885, d. August 6, 1971
FatherRobert S. "Bob" Willis2
MotherSarah K. Helms2
     D. Maude "Maudie" Willis was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 She was born on March 28, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 She married Thomas Garfield King, son of Reuben Harrison King and Martha E. Ridgeway, on June 22, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of June 22, 1905,her married name was King.2 D. Maude "Maudie" Willis died on August 6, 1971 at age 86.3,1

Family

Thomas Garfield King b. November 1, 1882, d. 1960
Marriage*She married Thomas Garfield King, son of Reuben Harrison King and Martha E. Ridgeway, on June 22, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

Myrtle Marie Wilson1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 23, 1936, d. October 24, 2022
FatherWilliam Theodore Wilson6,1,2,7,8,3 b. April 2, 1908, d. April 2, 1998
MotherShirley Mae Conner6,1,2,7,8,3 b. October 19, 1910, d. June 22, 1959
     Myrtle Marie Wilson Mrs. Myrtle Marie Wilson Bolt, 86, of Mount Airy, passed away early Monday morning, October 24, 2022, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Bolt was born August 23, 1936, in Floyd County, VA, one of seven children born to the late William Theodore and Shirley Mae Conner Wilson. Marie retired from Spencer’s Inc. after many years of service and was a member of Shelton Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Jesse Anderson Bolt, Jr. of the home; a daughter, Nancy Bolt Pugh of Mount Airy; two grandsons, Justin Landry of Mount Airy and Brandon Landry of Ponchatoula, LA; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mary Frances Wilson Spangler Nester of Floyd, VA, Ruby Gay and Billy Harter of Bassett, VA, and Beulah Mae and Clyde Correll of Floyd, VA; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Percy Lee and Phyllis Wilson of TX and Scottie Wilson of Lewisville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bolt was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Ann Bolt; a sister, Bonnie Rose Wilson; and a brother, James Robert Wilson. Burial will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens.3 She was buried at Skyline Memory Gardens, 432 Old Buck Shoals Road, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.3 She was born on August 23, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5 She married Jesse Anderson Bolt Jr. on February 28, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,7,8,3,4 As of February 28, 1958,her married name was Bolt. Myrtle Marie Wilson died on October 24, 2022 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 86.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 52, District 32-8, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

Jesse Anderson Bolt Jr. b. August 25, 1936, d. September 9, 2023
Marriage*Myrtle Marie Wilson married Jesse Anderson Bolt Jr. on February 28, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,7,8,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3456] Moody Funeral Services, online www.moodyfuneralservices.com, From the Myrtle Marie Wilson Bolt obituary.
  4. [S3456] Moody Funeral Services, online www.moodyfuneralservices.com, From the Jesse Anderson Bolt, Jr. obituary.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the W. Theodore Wilson obituary in the Apr 4, 1998 edition.
  7. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Bonnie Rose Wilson obituary.
  8. [S3851] Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, online http://www.hayworth-miller.com, From the James Robert Wilson obituary.
  9. [S3456] Moody Funeral Services, online www.moodyfuneralservices.com, From the Margaret Ann Bolt obituary.