Virginia Agnes Booth1,2,3

F, b. July 4, 1922, d. February 23, 2011
     Virginia Agnes Booth was born on July 4, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She married Faure Ewert Hollins, son of Oakley Leek Hollins and Melissa Maye/Mae Keaton, on July 18, 1943 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,1,2 As of July 18, 1943,her married name was Hollins.2 Virginia Agnes Booth died on February 23, 2011 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 88.1 She HOLLINS, Virginia Booth, 88, of Greensboro, N.C., passed from this earth to a Heavenly Homecoming on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at WakeMed Hospital in North Carolina. Mrs. Hollins was preceded in death by her precious husband of 60 years, Faure Ewert Hollins, having lived in Greensboro for 57 years. Virginia had served her Lord and Savior for 57 years, teaching Sunday School for adult women for most of those years at Lawndale Baptist Church and active in the WMU, until a year ago due to her declining health. Virginia began teaching the Sunday School at the age of 10 when her pastor suggested that she was a prime candidate to teach young children at Ninevah Church at Hardy, Va. During World War II, Virginia worked in Portsmouth, Va., with the United States Navy while her husband, Ewert, was stationed there with the Navy. After settling in Greensboro, in 1956, the United States Government once more called on Virginia to work with them at IRS in Greensboro. Virginia was born on July 4, 1922, and raised in Hardy, Va., to John William Booth Sr. and Clara Chandler Booth. She was prececeased by a sister, Lorene Booth Powers; brothers and their wives, S. Eddie Booth and wife, Cathlyn, R. Wilson Booth and wife, Jane, and John W. Booth Jr; and brother-in-law, B. Clayton Dillon. Virginia is survived by daughters, Virginia Anne Phillips and husband, the Rev. Ray Phillips, of Clinton, N.C., and Kathy Gregersen and husband, Dr. Jerry Gregersen, of Minnesota; sister, Geneva B. Dillon, of Vinton, Va; and brother, Buford Booth and wife, Betty Lou, of Hardy, Va. Also surviving are two granddaughters, Whitney Phillips Goulding and husband, and Ashley Phillips; sisters-in-law, Nellie P. Booth, of Hardy, Malicia Shaver and husband, Clifford, and Etta Wilson, both of Copper Hill, Va; and many nieces and nephews. A private burial was held 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2011. A Memorial Celebration was held 2 p.m. at Lawndale Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Marion Boling and the Rev. Ray Phillips. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated, send to the Ewert and Virginia Hollins Celebration Building Fund for the Children's Wing at Lawndale Baptist Church, 3505 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408. Obituary is courtesy of Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on March 1, 2011.1

Family

Faure Ewert Hollins b. October 23, 1920, d. July 2, 2003
Marriage*She married Faure Ewert Hollins, son of Oakley Leek Hollins and Melissa Maye/Mae Keaton, on July 18, 1943 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,1,2 
Children
  • Virginia Anne Hollins4,5,1,6
  • Kathy Dale Hollins4,5,6,1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Booth Hollins obituary in the Mar 1, 2011 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Faure Ewert Hollins obituary in the Jul 6, 2003 edition.

Lula Ardis Hollins1,2

M, b. June 24, 1924, d. December 1, 1938
FatherOakley Leek Hollins3,4,5,6,2 b. September 29, 1890, d. December 18, 1986
MotherMelissa Maye/Mae Keaton3,4,5,6,2 b. July 18, 1893, d. December 26, 1985
     Lula Ardis Hollins was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on June 24, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 He died on December 1, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 14.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 162, District 3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Orel B. Hollins obituary in the May 15, 2007 edition.

Rev. Arnold Elmore Keaton1,2,3

M, b. August 5, 1930, d. February 18, 2012
FatherNoah Hiram Keaton1,2,3,4 b. February 10, 1900, d. April 23, 1979
MotherMinnie E. Craghead1,2,3,4 b. April 27, 1898, d. October 15, 1979
     Rev. Arnold Elmore Keaton was born on August 5, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 He died on February 18, 2012 at Virginia at age 81.3 He Rev. Arnold Elmore Keaton, 81, of New Castle, left this earth to be with our Lord on February 18, 2012. He was a native of Roanoke, born on August 5, 1930. A proud graduate of Andrew Lewis High School in Salem, he went on to pursue a college education. Arnold graduated from Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tenn. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C.
Arnold selflessly served this great nation as a member of the United States Navy. After his military service, Arnold spent many years as pastor to the many congregations to which God led him. Arnold was active in his family, his church, and his community. Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Minnie Keaton, of Roanoke. He is survived by his beloved daughters, Amy Keaton Racel and Donna Keaton Lindsey; his best friend and son-in-law, David G. Lindsey Jr; grandson, Zachary Keaton Racel, with fiancée, Ashley; grandson, David Lindsey III and wife, Tina; his great-grandson, David Lindsey IV; and dear friend, Eenie Johnson. He will also be missed by his many adopted grandkids that know him as "PawPaw K." Arnold blessed all those around him with his unique sense of humor and great ability to love. His passion for Christ is shared by his daughters and family. He served as a member of Craig Valley Baptist Church. His quick wit, handsome smile, and warm love will live as a memoriam for all time. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. A memorial service, to celebrate Arnold's life, will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Craig Valley Baptist Church in New Castle. The family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Craig Valley Baptist Church Mission Fund. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. on February 20, 2012.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 368, District 81-15, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

Children
  • Donna K. Keaton1,2,3
  • Amy C. Keaton1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arnold Elmore Keaton obituary in the Feb 20, 2012 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Charles Drummond1

M, b. circa 1750, d. before July 29, 1822
FatherSpencer Drummond1 b. circa 1718, d. before March 27, 1759
MotherAnne Unknown1 b. circa 1725, d. before December 27, 1774
     Charles Drummond was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co., Virginia.1 He married Comfort Drummond, daughter of John Drummond III and Sarah Unknown, circa 1785 at Accomack Co., Virginia.1 Charles Drummond left a will on June 30, 1822 at Accomack Co., Virginia; He made a will on 30 June 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. To sons Spencer Drummond, William Drummond, John Drummond & Noah Drummond land adjoining with Walter Wessells, Thomas Fletcher, heirs of Walter Bayne dec'd, John Laws formerly the land of Richard Drummond dec'd, John Milligan, Sandford Charity & John Cutler. To wife Negro boy Levin, girl Senia & ... To son Spencer Drummond Negro boy Isaac & also ... To son William Negro boy Dick & also ... To son John Drummond Negro man Tom & ... To son Noah Negro boy George. To daughter Sally Corbin Negro woman Martha, girl Clarey, boy Harry. To granddaughter Elizabeth Corbin Negro girl Mathew. To granddaughter Juley A___(?) Negro girl Mary. Witt: Henry Fletcher, Spencer D. Fletcher & Ann Bloxom. Prob: Comfort Drummond became the Admr. with William H. Drummond, Noah Drummond & Thomas Riley securities.1 He died before July 29, 1822 at Accomack Co., Virginia; It was on this date that his will was probated.1

Family

Comfort Drummond b. circa 1760, d. before May 29, 1823
Marriage*He married Comfort Drummond, daughter of John Drummond III and Sarah Unknown, circa 1785 at Accomack Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1326] MilesFiles 21.1, 100’s of Families from the Eastern Shore, from Charlemagne to the early 1900’s, online http://espl-genealogy.org/MilesFiles/site/index.htm
  2. [S1078] M.A. Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack Co., Virginia 1776-1851, Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers Returns.

Calvin Thomas Proctor Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 12, 1940, d. June 7, 2020
     Calvin Thomas Proctor Sr. was born on October 12, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 He married Earsie Eloise Craighead, daughter of George Dennis Craighead and Earsie Faye Bowling, on October 21, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 Calvin Thomas Proctor Sr. died on June 7, 2020 at Virginia at age 79.4 He Calvin Thomas Proctor Sr., 79, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020. He was a son of the late William and Christine Proctor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Earsie Proctor; brother and sister, Dale Proctor and Lorriane Jenkins; and grandson, Robert Earl Davis, V. Surviving him are his son, Tommy Proctor and wife, Dianne; daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy Rogers and husband, Mark, Kim Freels and husband, Chris; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Calvin's life will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Lotz Funeral Home-Roanoke, with Pastor Jeff Gardner officiating on June 12, 2020.4

Family

Earsie Eloise Craighead b. January 8, 1941, d. February 10, 2014
Marriage*He married Earsie Eloise Craighead, daughter of George Dennis Craighead and Earsie Faye Bowling, on October 21, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Calvin Thomas "Tommy" Proctor Jr.2,4
  • Cynthia Renee "Cindy" Proctor2,4
  • Kimberly Leigh "Kim" Proctor2,4,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Dennis Craighead obituary in the Aug 18, 2002 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earsie C. Proctor obituary in the Feb 12, 2014 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin Thomas Proctor, Sr. obituary in the Jun 12, 2020 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.