Garnett Elizabeth Hodges1,2,3,4
F, b. January 24, 1913, d. April 15, 2001
Garnett Elizabeth Hodges was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on January 24, 1913 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3,5,4 She married Andrew Lewis Conner, son of Valentine Thrash Conner and Kate Elma "Hatta" Tice, on November 19, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 As of November 19, 1941,her married name was Conner.2 Garnett Elizabeth Hodges died on April 15, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.3,5,6 She SPICKARD, Garnet Hodges, of Roanoke, joined the Lord peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001. She will be missed by many friends and acquaintances. She was born in Rocky Mount, Va. She graduated from Longwood College. She enjoyed her many years as a teacher at North Cross School. She was a lifelong member of South Roanoke United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Magic City Garden Club. She will be best remembered for her love of the piano and ballroom dancing. She could recall and play hundreds of piano songs as she volunteered her time playing at many retirement and nursing homes. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elwood W. Spickard. She is survived by her two sisters, Nelda Hodges, Roanoke, Evelyn H. Kirk, Alexandria; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their appreciation for the kindness by the staff and residents of Ridgewood Gardens, especially her friend, Geneva Darraugh. Garnet was loved by her two devoted sisters, Evelyn and Nelda, who cared for her during her final days. on April 17, 2001.5
Family | Andrew Lewis Conner b. June 12, 1909, d. June 3, 1944 |
Marriage* | Garnett Elizabeth Hodges married Andrew Lewis Conner, son of Valentine Thrash Conner and Kate Elma "Hatta" Tice, on November 19, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 |
Citations
- [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garnet Hodges Spickard obituary in the Apr 17, 2001 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
Ethel Mae Furrow1,2,3
F, b. October 30, 1914, d. March 7, 1967
Father | Calvin Milan Furrow1,4,5,6,2,3 b. May 3, 1884, d. November 17, 1950 |
Mother | Sarah Louise McNeil1,4,5,6,2,3 b. April 5, 1887, d. July 13, 1979 |
Ethel Mae Furrow was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 She was born on October 30, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 She married James Edgar Cochran on June 10, 1937.2,3 As of June 10, 1937,her married name was Cochran.2 Ethel Mae Furrow died on March 7, 1967 at Radford, Virginia, at age 52.3
Family | James Edgar Cochran b. circa 1913 |
Marriage* | Ethel Mae Furrow married James Edgar Cochran on June 10, 1937.2,3 |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Furrow Brookfield obituary in the Sep 4, 2002 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Manning Lancaster obituary in the Jan 29, 2007 edition.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Homer Willie Manning1,2,3,4,5,6,7
M, b. April 19, 1937, d. October 9, 2024
Father | Alton Lemon Manning8,5,6,9,10 b. July 14, 1919, d. December 1, 1944 |
Mother | Thelma Gay Bartlett1,2,4,8,5,6,9,11,10 b. January 2, 1919, d. August 18, 2010 |
Homer Willie Manning Homer W. Manning, Apr 19, 1937 - Oct 9, 2024. Homer W. Manning, 87, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Homer was a beloved husband and father. Homer's dedication to his family began at a very early age as a result of his father's death in World War II. As the oldest of the children, he helped his mother with daily chores and also delivered the Roanoke Newspaper before and after elementary school in a close by neighborhood. As a teenager, he worked after school at Roanoke Dairy. As a young man he served in the Naval Reserves and also began his working career in the grocery business. He married at age 19 and became a father at age 21. Homer retired from Mick-or-Mack, a local grocery store chain with over 40 years of service; and retired again from Harris Teeter with over 10 years of service. Homer was always close with his siblings and loved to spend time visiting with his extended family and his spouse's family. Homer also loved his furry family dachshunds: Samantha, Buttons, Sophie and Skylar. Homer was preceded in death by his first wife of 45 years, Barbara Hodges Manning; parents, Alton Lemon Manning and Thelma Bartlett Manning; stepfather, Gordon W. Manning Sr; brothers, Thomas G. Manning, and Gordon W. Manning Jr; and sisters, Darlene Honaker, Evelyn Dehart Harris, and Brenda Manning. Homer is survived by his daughter, Kathryn Manning (Marvin L. Foster); his wife of 22 years, Nella Williams Manning; stepsons, David Williams (Lisa), Phillip Williams (Heidi), Paul Williams (Annette) and their families; sisters, Arlene Honaker and Cindy Owens (Richard); sister-in-law, Mary D. Manning; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow the service at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, VA.10 He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10 He was born on April 19, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,12,10 He married Barbara Jean Hodges on October 13, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,13,10 Homer Willie Manning married Nella Glen Deacon on March 30, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 Homer Willie Manning died on October 9, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.10
Family 1 | Barbara Jean Hodges b. August 5, 1936, d. October 7, 2001 |
Marriage* | Homer Willie Manning married Barbara Jean Hodges on October 13, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,13,10 |
Child |
Family 2 | Nella Glen Deacon |
Marriage* | Homer Willie Manning married Nella Glen Deacon on March 30, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon W. Manning obitutary in the Jul 14, 2000 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon Willie Manning, Jr. obituary in the Jun 28, 1998 edition.
- [S927] Homer Manning (son), "Alton Manning," e-mail to unknown recipient.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Bartlett Manning obituary in the Aug 20, 2010 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Darlene Manning Honaker obituary in the Oct 23, 2012 edition.
- [S6378] Wrenn-Yeatts Memorial Funeral Home, online http://www.wrenn-yeatts.com/, From the Evelyn DeHart Harris obituary.
- [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Homer W. Manning obituary.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara Jean Hodges Manning obituary in the Oct 9, 2001 edition.
Thomas Gordon Manning1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. November 26, 1943, d. May 13, 2024
Father | Alton Lemon Manning7,5,8,6,9 b. July 14, 1919, d. December 1, 1944 |
Mother | Thelma Gay Bartlett1,2,3,7,5,8,10,6,9 b. January 2, 1919, d. August 18, 2010 |
Thomas Gordon Manning Thomas Gordon Manning, 80, of Roanoke, Va., beloved husband and father passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024. He retired from AMP INC. and Damon Company. Thomas was preceded in death by parents, Alton Lemon Manning and Thelma Bartlett Manning; stepfather, Gordon W. Manning Sr; brother, Gordon W. Manning Jr; and sisters, Darlene Honaker, Evelyn Harris, Brenda Manning. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Dillon Manning; two daughters and son-in-law, Jennifer Manning and Angela and Tony Whitley; brother, Homer W. Manning and wife, Nella; sisters, Arlene Honaker, and Cindy Owens and husband, Richard; and several nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.6 He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.6 He was born on November 26, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5 He married Mary Elizabeth Dillon on January 2, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,6 Thomas Gordon Manning died on May 13, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.6
Family | Mary Elizabeth Dillon |
Marriage* | Thomas Gordon Manning married Mary Elizabeth Dillon on January 2, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,6 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon W. Manning obitutary in the Jul 14, 2000 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon Willie Manning, Jr. obituary in the Jun 28, 1998 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Bartlett Manning obituary in the Aug 20, 2010 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Gordon Manning obituary in the May 15, 2024 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Darlene Manning Honaker obituary in the Oct 23, 2012 edition.
- [S6378] Wrenn-Yeatts Memorial Funeral Home, online http://www.wrenn-yeatts.com/, From the Evelyn DeHart Harris obituary.
- [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Homer W. Manning obituary.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
Evelyn Jean Manning1,2,3,4
F, b. May 19, 1941, d. August 16, 2016
Father | Alton Lemon Manning5,3,6 b. July 14, 1919, d. December 1, 1944 |
Mother | Thelma Gay Bartlett1,2,7,5,3,8,6 b. January 2, 1919, d. August 18, 2010 |
Evelyn Jean Manning Evelyn DeHart Harris, 74, of 468 Gemstone Lane passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Harris was born in Roanoke, VA on May 19, 1941, a daughter of the late, Alton Lemon Manning and Thelma Barlett Manning. She was raised by her step father, Gordon Willie Manning, Sr., after her father was killed in service in WWII. Mrs. Harris was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was first married to George Robert DeHart, later after his passing she married, Jerry Wayne Harris, who survives of the residence. Survivors in addition to her husband include two daughters, Deborah DeHart Wright (Jettie); Brenda DeHart Millard (Vince); two step-daughters, Lisa Harris Ober; Beth Harris Keefer (Derick); siblings, Homer Manning (Nella), Thomas Manning (Mary), Arlene Honaker and Cindy Owens (Buddy); grandchildren, Chad Wright (Erin), Baylee Millard, Chris Millard, Zach Ober and Matt Ober; and great grandchildren, David Wright, Madison Wright, Brelynn Bolden and Alycia Millard. In addition to her parents and first husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Teri DeHart Saunders; and siblings, Gordon Manning, Jr., Darlene Honaker and Brenda Manning. Interment will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens.3 She was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.3,9 Her married name was Harris. She married Jerry Wayne Harris.1,2,7,5,3,10 Evelyn Jean Manning was born on May 19, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,11 As of August 11, 1956,her married name was DeHart.4 She married George Robert DeHart on August 11, 1956 at Chester Co., South Carolina.3,4 Evelyn Jean Manning died on August 16, 2016 at Danville, Virginia, at age 75.3
Family 1 | Jerry Wayne Harris b. November 26, 1941, d. November 9, 2022 |
Marriage* | Evelyn Jean Manning married Jerry Wayne Harris.1,2,7,5,3,10 |
Family 2 | George Robert DeHart b. April 23, 1937, d. August 23, 1991 |
Marriage* | Evelyn Jean Manning married George Robert DeHart on August 11, 1956 at Chester Co., South Carolina.3,4 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon W. Manning obitutary in the Jul 14, 2000 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon Willie Manning, Jr. obituary in the Jun 28, 1998 edition.
- [S6378] Wrenn-Yeatts Memorial Funeral Home, online http://www.wrenn-yeatts.com/, From the Evelyn DeHart Harris obituary.
- [S8110] South Carolina Department of Archives and History, South Carolina, County Marriage Records, 1907-2000.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Darlene Manning Honaker obituary in the Oct 23, 2012 edition.
- [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Homer W. Manning obituary.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Bartlett Manning obituary in the Aug 20, 2010 edition.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S3518] Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S6378] Wrenn-Yeatts Memorial Funeral Home, online http://www.wrenn-yeatts.com/, From the Jerry Wayne Harris obituary.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Robert DeHart obituary in the Aug 25, 1991 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
Darlene Dale Manning1,2,3,4,5
F, b. February 16, 1940, d. October 18, 2012
Father | Alton Lemon Manning3,6,5,7,8 b. July 14, 1919, d. December 1, 1944 |
Mother | Thelma Gay Bartlett1,2,9,3,6,5,7,10,8 b. January 2, 1919, d. August 18, 2010 |
Darlene Dale Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 229-54-8048.11 She was born on February 16, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,11,4,12 As of April 28, 1961,her married name was Honaker.5 She married Paul Leonard Honaker Sr. on April 28, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 Darlene Dale Manning and Paul Leonard Honaker Sr. were divorced on December 1, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.13 Darlene Dale Manning died on October 18, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.3,11,14,12 She Darlene Manning Honaker, 72, of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 18, 2012. She was born in Floyd County to Alton L. Manning (killed in World War II) and Thelma Bartlett Manning (2010). She was also preceded in death by the father of her children, Paul Honaker Sr. (2002); a sister, Brenda Joyce Manning; a brother, G.W. Manning Jr; and her stepdad, Gordon W. Manning Sr. Surviving are her son, Paul (Debbie) Honaker Jr., of Vinton; and daughter, Teresa (David) Burnett, of Roanoke; one granddaughter, Patricia (Brian) Alley, of Stewartsville; and one stepgranddaughter, Chrystal (Keith) Mattson, of SML. Darlene is also survived by two brothers, Homer (Nella) Manning and Thomas (Mary) Manning, both of Roanoke; three sisters, Evelyn (Jerry) Harris, of Danville, Arlene Honaker, Cindy (Richard) Owens, of Salem; many nieces and nephews too numerous to mention, many friends and extended family. Darlene was of Baptist faith and a very special person, always wanting to help someone, when she had so little herself. The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff on the 6th floor of Lewis Gale Hospital for their care and concern. Memorial services will be held in the Chapel at Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 20, 2012.3
Family | Paul Leonard Honaker Sr. b. October 27, 1930, d. January 21, 2002 |
Marriage* | Darlene Dale Manning married Paul Leonard Honaker Sr. on April 28, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 |
Divorce* | Darlene Dale Manning and Paul Leonard Honaker Sr. were divorced on December 1, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.13 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon W. Manning obitutary in the Jul 14, 2000 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon Willie Manning, Jr. obituary in the Jun 28, 1998 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Darlene Manning Honaker obituary in the Oct 23, 2012 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S6378] Wrenn-Yeatts Memorial Funeral Home, online http://www.wrenn-yeatts.com/, From the Evelyn DeHart Harris obituary.
- [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Homer W. Manning obituary.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Bartlett Manning obituary in the Aug 20, 2010 edition.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Honaker obituary in the Jan 23, 2002 edition.
- [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Teresa Honaker Burnett obituary.
Robert Clarence Wimmer Sr.1,2,3
M, b. December 17, 1900, d. August 31, 1976
Father | William Covey Wimmer1 b. 1888, d. January 6, 1937 |
Mother | Hannah Agnes Jackson1,4 b. September 11, 1880, d. December 24, 1976 |
His Social Security Number was 226-01-5262.5 Robert Clarence Wimmer Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on December 17, 1900 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,3 He married Willie Mae Rusher circa 1924.2,3 Robert Clarence Wimmer Sr. died on August 31, 1976 at age 75.3
Family | Willie Mae Rusher b. July 7, 1902, d. May 26, 1988 |
Marriage* | Robert Clarence Wimmer Sr. married Willie Mae Rusher circa 1924.2,3 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Clarence Wimmer obituary in the May 13, 2005 edition.
Ruford Harry Wimmer1,2,3
M, b. October 15, 1904, d. August 15, 1989
Father | William Covey Wimmer4,3 b. 1888, d. January 6, 1937 |
Mother | Hannah Agnes Jackson4,5,6,3 b. September 11, 1880, d. December 24, 1976 |
Ruford Harry Wimmer was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 223-22-8857.7 He married Mary Grace Coleman.8 Ruford Harry Wimmer was born on October 15, 1904 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,2,3 He died on August 15, 1989 at Fredericksburg, Virginia, at age 84.7,1,2
Family | Mary Grace Coleman b. circa 1909 |
Marriage* | Ruford Harry Wimmer married Mary Grace Coleman.8 |
Children |
Citations
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S2270] Sunset Memorial Gardens, Spotsylvania Co. VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=281&GRid=62640783&CRid=52346&df=all&
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S3676] Free Lance-Star, The, From the Edgar C. Wimmer obituary in the Jun 3, 2009 edition.
Mary Grace Coleman1
F, b. circa 1909
Mary Grace Coleman married Ruford Harry Wimmer, son of William Covey Wimmer and Hannah Agnes Jackson.1 Her married name was Wimmer. Mary Grace Coleman was born circa 1909 at Virginia.2
Family | Ruford Harry Wimmer b. October 15, 1904, d. August 15, 1989 |
Marriage* | Mary Grace Coleman married Ruford Harry Wimmer, son of William Covey Wimmer and Hannah Agnes Jackson.1 |
Children |
Eldridge Huff "Alec" Wimmer1,2,3,4,5
M, b. April 18, 1910, d. January 5, 1981
Father | William Covey Wimmer2,4,5 b. 1888, d. January 6, 1937 |
Mother | Hannah Agnes Jackson6,7,2,4,5 b. September 11, 1880, d. December 24, 1976 |
His Social Security Number was 228-12-3593.8 Eldridge Huff "Alec" Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,9,4 He was born on April 18, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,1,2,3,9,4,5 He married Grace Althea Williams on November 21, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,2 Eldridge Huff "Alec" Wimmer died on January 5, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.1,9,4
Family | Grace Althea Williams b. December 31, 1910, d. June 25, 1978 |
Marriage* | Eldridge Huff "Alec" Wimmer married Grace Althea Williams on November 21, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,2 |
Children |
Citations
- [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S8701] Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, online tharpfuneralhome.com, From the Larry Belmont Wimmer obituary.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
Grace Althea Williams1,2,3
F, b. December 31, 1910, d. June 25, 1978
Her Social Security Number was 226-50-5867.4 Grace Althea Williams was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,5 She was born on December 31, 1910 at Sawyerville, Quebec, Canada.4,1,2,3,5 She married Eldridge Huff "Alec" Wimmer, son of William Covey Wimmer and Hannah Agnes Jackson, on November 21, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 As of November 21, 1936,her married name was Wimmer.3 Grace Althea Williams died on June 25, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.1,2,5
Family | Eldridge Huff "Alec" Wimmer b. April 18, 1910, d. January 5, 1981 |
Marriage* | Grace Althea Williams married Eldridge Huff "Alec" Wimmer, son of William Covey Wimmer and Hannah Agnes Jackson, on November 21, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S8701] Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, online tharpfuneralhome.com, From the Larry Belmont Wimmer obituary.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
Evelyn Nadine Wimmer1
F, b. November 25, 1911, d. September 16, 1982
Father | William Covey Wimmer b. 1888, d. January 6, 1937 |
Mother | Hannah Agnes Jackson2,3,4 b. September 11, 1880, d. December 24, 1976 |
Evelyn Nadine Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She married James Crawford.5,1,4 Her married name was Crawford. Evelyn Nadine Wimmer was born on November 25, 1911 at Virginia.1 She died on September 16, 1982 at age 70.1
Family | James Crawford b. circa 1911 |
Marriage* | Evelyn Nadine Wimmer married James Crawford.5,1,4 |
Citations
- [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arthur Lewis Wimmer obitutary in the Oct 11, 2003 edition.
Anthony Rex "Tony" Sowder1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. June 27, 1889, d. April 12, 1941
Father | William Wheeler Sowder2,3,6 b. August 22, 1864, d. February 8, 1913 |
Mother | Octavia Lee West2,3,6 b. February 17, 1867, d. August 8, 1943 |
His Social Security Number was 430-09-3346.7 Anthony Rex "Tony" Sowder was buried at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.8 He was born on June 27, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,7 He married Eva May Goldsborough on November 24, 1910 at Washington Co., Arkansas.9,10,11 Anthony Rex "Tony" Sowder died on April 12, 1941 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas, at age 51.4,6,7
Family | Eva May Goldsborough b. June 26, 1890, d. March 11, 1951 |
Marriage* | Anthony Rex "Tony" Sowder married Eva May Goldsborough on November 24, 1910 at Washington Co., Arkansas.9,10,11 |
Children |
Citations
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S869] Arkansas Department of Health Division of Vital Records, Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S9758] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S3325] Fairview Memorial Gardens, Washington Co., AK, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S5170] Northwest Arkansas Times, From the Jack Norman Sowder obituary in the Apr 2, 1973 edition.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Alma S. Dodd obituary.
- [S14177] Unknown compiler, Arkansas, U.S., Washington County Marriage Records, 1845-1941.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S10326] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917.
- [S13176] Unknown compiler, Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017.
Lydia Adeline "Liddie" Hall1,2
F, b. October 20, 1879, d. March 4, 1930
Father | Robert Woods Hall3,4,2 b. January, 1856, d. January 6, 1935 |
Mother | Emily "Emma" Conner3,4,2 b. February 7, 1856, d. March 17, 1930 |
Lydia Adeline "Liddie" Hall was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 She was born on October 20, 1879 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,4,1 As of June 22, 1899,her married name was King.2 She married Valentine Lee King, son of Franklin Peter O. King and Mary Magdaline "Maggie" Conner, on June 22, 1899 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Lydia Adeline "Liddie" Hall died on March 4, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 50; Died along with her daughter and infant grandaughter in an auto-train collision.1,4 She Death early today claimed the third victim of the grade crossing accident that occurred Tuesday afternoon near Salem. Mrs. Willard Palmer, 19, died at 5 a.m. at a local hospital, while her five-months-old child, Delois, died at 10 o'clock in another hospital last night. Mrs. B. L. King was the other victim; she was killed instantly when the sedan was struck by the train. Both Mrs. Palmer and her baby were in critical condition when brought to Roanoke following the tragedy. Little hope was held for their recovery. The accident, the second to occur at grade crossings near Salem during the last two months, thus has brought death to three person while three others were injured. Four women and two children occupied the sedan. Mrs. Russell Palmer, daughter of Mrs. King, was driving and escaped with slight injury. Mrs. Promise Pruett, another of the occupants, likewise escaped with only lacerations and bruises and & child of Mrs. Russell Palmer was only slightly injured. Mrs. Palmer, the driver, has stated that she did not hear or see the Virginian electric locomotive as it approached the crossing. The locomotive engineer has said that he did not notice the sedan until it was well the tracks. As far as been reported, the county coroner has not rendered a verdict on the accident. All of the occupants of the sedan resided in Roanoke county. When overtaken by accident, they were returning home from a shopping tour at Salem. on March 8, 1930.6
Family | Valentine Lee King b. June 16, 1880, d. September 29, 1964 |
Marriage* | Lydia Adeline "Liddie" Hall married Valentine Lee King, son of Franklin Peter O. King and Mary Magdaline "Maggie" Conner, on June 22, 1899 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S939] William Clyde Conner, Puckett Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mar 8, 1930 edition.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
James Clinton "Clint" Carr1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
M, b. August 19, 1923, d. June 23, 1997
Father | James Hawley Carr11,12,1,2,3,5,13,7 b. February 18, 1892, d. May 11, 1972 |
Mother | Chloe E. King14,11,12,1,2,3,5,13,7 b. February 24, 1896, d. May 5, 1973 |
James Clinton "Clint" Carr was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 223-22-0323.15 He was born on August 19, 1923 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.15,4,7,8,9 He married Elsie Helen Adams on January 31, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 James Clinton "Clint" Carr died on June 23, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.15,1,4,10 He CARR, James Clinton, of Roanoke, passed away at home on Monday, June 23, 1997 following a long illness with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, James Hawley Carr; and his mother, Chloe King Carr of Simpsons, Va; and his sister, Lorraine Carr Reed, Copper Hill, Va. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Adams Carr; a daughter, Helen Dale Carr Duncan and husband, Thomas Thompson Duncan; two granddaughters, Heather Christin Duncan and Hollie Cathleen Duncan; a son, James Timothy Carr and wife, Donna Shelor Carr; and a grandson, James Timothy Carr II; one brother, Henry F. Carr and wife, Christine B. Carr; one brother-in-law, Ervin Thomas Reed; and several nieces and nephews. Clint was a member of Grandin Court Baptist Church and sang in the adult choir for many years. He retired from General Electric Company in 1985 after 30 years of service. Our family thanks Doctors William Fintel, John Phillip Bushkar, Bertram Spitzler, Joseph Nelson and John Preddy for their kind and gracious help during Clint's illness. Also thanks to the Nurses in the Chemotherapy Department of Lewis Gale Hospital and the Staff Nurses at Lewis Gale Hospital who so willing gave their help during Clint's hospital stay. A special thanks to our Church Family and many Friends whose prayers and offers of help sustained us. on June 25, 1997.1
Family | Elsie Helen Adams b. January 31, 1924 |
Marriage* | James Clinton "Clint" Carr married Elsie Helen Adams on January 31, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Clinton Carr obituary in the Jun 25, 1997 edition.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for James Hawley Carr.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James H. Carr obituary in an unknown edition.
- [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Chloe King Carr obituary in the May 10, 1973 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Chloe King Carr.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Dale Carr Duncan obituary in the Apr 6, 2006 edition.
Daniel Elmore "Danny" Gryder Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. July 11, 1933, d. August 19, 2014
Daniel Elmore "Danny" Gryder Sr. Daniel E. Gryder, Sr. 81, of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. He was born on July 11, 1933 to the late Everett and Margaret Gryder of Roanoke. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, E. D. Gryder; first wife, Trevaleah L. Gryder; second wife, Jane B. Gryder. He is survived by his wife, Nancy W. Gryder; son, Daniel E. Gryder, Jr. and wife, Georgia, of North Dinwiddie; daughter, Treva Fronk and husband, Bobby, of Lexington, KY; grandchildren, Cary Wallace, Maggie Gryder, Emma Gryder and Ryan Fronk; great-grandchildren, Mia and Evan; sister, Judy Brubaker, of Callaway. Daniel graduated from Jefferson High School and went on to receive two Bachelor of Science degrees in Math and Chemistry at Wake Forest University, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. While at Wake Forest he also did graduate work. He was in the ROTC and went on to being four years active in the US Army and retired after seventeen years in the reserves as a Captain. While in the Army, he was in the Chemical Corp. Daniel worked for the NSA, Hercules Arsenal, Reynolds Tobacco Company and at First National Exchange Bank. He also taught at Virginia Western Community College. He started the first Apple Computer store in Roanoke with his business, The Computer Place, Inc. Daniel completed his career with Medical Facilities of America. He worked for MFA for thirty one years beginning when they only had approximately fifteen nursing homes and ended when they had forty. He was very proud of the work he did and his accomplishments to help the company grow. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Schmidt and staff, Dr. William Fintel and staff and the staff of Salem Health and Rehab for the care and compassion they showed which made the transition easier.5 He was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.5 He was born on July 11, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,6 He married Mary Trevaleah "Trevaleah" Long, daughter of William Franklin "Bill" "Willie" Long and Mary Gladys "Gladys" Conner, on April 11, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,5,7 Daniel Elmore "Danny" Gryder Sr. died on August 19, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.5
Family | Mary Trevaleah "Trevaleah" Long b. January 20, 1934, d. November 1, 1974 |
Marriage* | He married Mary Trevaleah "Trevaleah" Long, daughter of William Franklin "Bill" "Willie" Long and Mary Gladys "Gladys" Conner, on April 11, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,5,7 |
Children |
Citations
- [S317] "Personal knowledge of Gladys M. Conner Schaffer,."
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information.
- [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Mary Trevaleah Gryder death certificate.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Daniel E. Gryder, Sr. obituary.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Trevaleah Long Gryder obituary in the Nov 3, 1974 edition.
Valentine Carr Jr.1,2,3,4
M, b. April 8, 1925, d. February 28, 2020
Father | Valentine Carr Sr.1,2,3,5 b. April 21, 1882, d. December 30, 1944 |
Mother | Lula Jane King1,2,6,3,5 b. November 6, 1890, d. April 14, 1946 |
Valentine Carr Jr. Valentine “V.T.” Carr, age 94, joined his beloved Ruth in heaven on Friday, February 28, 2020, at the Life Care Center in Sierra Vista, Arizona. V.T. was born April 8, 1925, to the late Valentine Carr and Lula King Carr in Floyd County, Va. He was a Veteran, serving during World War II in the 567th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion in Europe. Having been promoted to Records Supervisor by Appalachian Power Company, V.T. and his family moved to Abingdon in 1969 where he worked until his retirement. V.T. was a faithful member of the Abingdon United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Ruth Alice Kellam Carr, and his parents, Valentine and Lula King Carr. He is survived by his two children, son, Daniel Lloyd Carr and wife, Gladys, of Nashville, Tenn; daughter, Vickie Carr Dean and husband, David, of Sierra Vista, Ariz; two sisters-in-law, Reba Joy Farley of Ashburn, Va. and Patricia Ann Kellam of Fuquay-Varina, N.C; two grandchildren, Christopher Carr and Phillip Carr; and four great grandchildren, Connor, Cooper, Maxwell, and Henry Carr. A committal service will follow at the Serenity Garden Mausoleum of Forest Hills Memory Gardens where military honors will be rendered by the Virginia National Guard.3 He was buried at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.3 He was born on April 8, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5,7,4 He married Ruth Alice Kellam on February 18, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8,5 Valentine Carr Jr. died on February 28, 2020 at Sierra Vista, Cochise Co., Arizona, at age 94.3
Family | Ruth Alice Kellam b. July 3, 1929, d. November 29, 2018 |
Marriage* | Valentine Carr Jr. married Ruth Alice Kellam on February 18, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8,5 |
Children |
Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S3757] Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, online www.farrisfuneralservice.com, From the Valentine Carr obituary.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Lula King Carr obituary in the Apr 15, 1946 edition.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S3757] Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, online www.farrisfuneralservice.com, From the Ruth Alice Kellam Carr obituary.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
Virginia Pearl Epperly1
F, b. October 10, 1924, d. August 12, 1992
Father | Hiley Lee Epperly2,3,4,5 b. July 17, 1892, d. April 12, 1967 |
Mother | Blanche Woodruff Sumner2,3,6,4,5 b. July 9, 1897, d. July 30, 1977 |
Virginia Pearl Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 Her Social Security Number was 226-26-7200.8 She was born on October 10, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,8 She married Dewey Leonard Epperley, son of Alonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly and Myrtle Ellen Poff, on June 22, 1946 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,7,9 Virginia Pearl Epperly died on August 12, 1992 at age 67.8,7
Family | Dewey Leonard Epperley b. October 18, 1924, d. July 10, 1996 |
Marriage* | Virginia Pearl Epperly married Dewey Leonard Epperley, son of Alonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly and Myrtle Ellen Poff, on June 22, 1946 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,7,9 |
Children |
Citations
- [S3680] Southwest Times, The, From the Cecil Leonard Epperley obituary in the Aug 3, 2011 edition.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Herman Lee Epperly obituary in the Aug 5, 1965 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Blanche Epperly obituary in the Aug 4, 1977 edition.
- [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the Kenneth Ray Epperley obituary in the Jun 20, 2004 edition.
- [S3465] New River Valley News, online nrvnews.com, From the Roger Lee Epperly obituary.
- [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the Kenneth Ray Epperly obituary in the Jun 20, 2004 edition.
Edsel B. Epperly1,2,3,4,5
M, b. September 21, 1926, d. July 4, 1954
Father | Hiley Lee Epperly1,4,6 b. July 17, 1892, d. April 12, 1967 |
Mother | Blanche Woodruff Sumner1,4,6 b. July 9, 1897, d. July 30, 1977 |
Edsel B. Epperly was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on September 21, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,5 He married Kaula Mae Vest, daughter of Roy Allen Vest and Malinda Alice McNeil, on November 3, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,3 Edsel B. Epperly died on July 4, 1954 at Virginia at age 27; Died in an automobile accident.2,3
Family | Kaula Mae Vest |
Marriage* | Edsel B. Epperly married Kaula Mae Vest, daughter of Roy Allen Vest and Malinda Alice McNeil, on November 3, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,3 |
Child |
Citations
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S911] Paul McNeil, "McNeil Genealogy."
- [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall1,2,3
F, b. August 22, 1922, d. April 4, 2006
Father | Leonard Hamilton Hall1,2,4,5,6,7,3 b. February 4, 1890, d. September 15, 1963 |
Mother | Jessie Bell "Josie" Price1,2,4,5,6,7,3 b. March 15, 1893, d. August 21, 1982 |
Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 226-12-1510.8 She married Unknown Bower.9 Her married name was Basham. Her married name was Bower. Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall was born on August 22, 1922 at Thorp, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,7 She married Archie Edward Palmer, son of John W. Palmer and Zella Aldine "Zillie" Hall, on January 9, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,10 As of January 9, 1939,her married name was Palmer. Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall married Roy Hezekiah "Booty" Basham on May 8, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3 Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall and Roy Hezekiah "Booty" Basham were divorced on February 13, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11 Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall died on April 4, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.4,8,10 She Nan B. Palmer Basham, 83, of Roanoke, departed this life for heaven on April 4, 2006. Nan was a resident of Roanoke for most of her life, except for the past three and a half years during which she resided at Lakeview Assisted Living and was recently a resident of the Memory Care Unit at Richfield Recovery and Care Center in Salem. She was the daughter of the late Leonard H. and Josie Hall of Union Valley, Va. She was predeceased by husbands, Archie Edward Palmer and Roy H. (Booty) Basham; son, Lonnie G. Palmer; sisters, Edna Honaker, Pearl Roop, Eunice Muncy and Eva Hall; brothers, Leonard ("Junior") Hall and Raymond Hall. Nan is survived by her daughter, Doris Sweeney Musselman and her husband, Greg of Salem, Va; a son, Edward Ronald Palmer and his wife, Margaret of Chandler, Ariz; sister, Wanna Thomas of Christiansburg; brothers and sisters-in-law, Brainard Hall and Kate, Lloyd (Cotton) Hall and Lucille of Christiansburg; five grandchildren, Tammy Sweeney Blankenship of Salem, Va., Michael Edward Sweeney of Roanoke, Va., Cindy Palmer Herst of Lake Villa, Ill., Sandy Palmer Loomis of Lakeside, Ariz., and Ronnie Palmer of Chandler, Ariz; five greatgranddaughters, Sara and Melissa Blankenship, Tiffany Sweeney and Sierra and Savannah Palmer. Nan was retired after 28 years with Roses Stores and after eight years with Sam's Wholesale Club in Roanoke. She leaves behind a host of special co-workers at Sam's, friends Jackie Musselman, Ava Brown, Charlie at Pet City, Nancy Wade and Gelene Hall of Connelly Memorial Baptist Church, all of whom helped Nan from time to time and were her angels on earth. Nan was also predeceased in 2005 by her beloved poodle, B.J. The family wishes to thank the staff of 4 West at Richfield as well as the Gentle Shepherd Hospice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006 at the Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Rd. S.W. A service celebrating Nan's life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2006 at the funeral home officiated by the Rev. Travis Oswald. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
on April 6, 2006.4
on April 6, 2006.4
Family 1 | Unknown Bower |
Marriage* | Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall married Unknown Bower.9 |
Family 2 | Archie Edward Palmer b. December 10, 1913, d. October 11, 1959 |
Marriage* | Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall married Archie Edward Palmer, son of John W. Palmer and Zella Aldine "Zillie" Hall, on January 9, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,10 |
Children |
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Family 3 | Roy Hezekiah "Booty" Basham b. November 19, 1921, d. February 7, 1999 |
Marriage* | Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall married Roy Hezekiah "Booty" Basham on May 8, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3 |
Divorce* | Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall and Roy Hezekiah "Booty" Basham were divorced on February 13, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11 |
Citations
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Nan B. Palmer Basham obituary in the Apr 6, 2006 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pearl Vest Roop obituary in the Sep 24, 1990 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Ann Palmer Sweeney obituary in the Jun 24, 2022 edition.
Wanna Lee Hall1,2,3,4
F, b. May 26, 1926, d. August 20, 2013
Father | Leonard Hamilton Hall5,6,2,3,4 b. February 4, 1890, d. September 15, 1963 |
Mother | Jessie Bell "Josie" Price5,6,2,3,4 b. March 15, 1893, d. August 21, 1982 |
Wanna Lee Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 She was born on May 26, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,4 As of July 5, 1945,her married name was Thomas.2 She married Frank Loveling Thomas Jr. on July 5, 1945 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 As of July 2, 1977,her married name was Royal.2 Wanna Lee Hall married Floyd Edward Royal on July 2, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Wanna Lee Hall and Floyd Edward Royal were divorced on August 25, 1992 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 Wanna Lee Hall died on August 20, 2013 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 87.7,4 She Wanna Hall Thomas, 87, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on August 20, 2013, in the loving care of her family. She was born in Floyd, VA, on May 26, 1926, to the late Leonard and Josie Hall. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Thomas, Jr; 6 sisters; and 4 brothers. She is survived by a brother, Lloyd Hall and wife Lucille; daughters, Nancy Jarrell and husband Larry, and Josie Bishop and husband Mike Gummer, all of Christiansburg; sons, Bruce Thomas and wife Judy, and Chuck Thomas and wife Robin, all of Riner; grandsons, Brian Bishop of Norfolk, Mike Jarrell and wife Erica of Riner, and Dr. Jon Thomas and wife Becca of Riner; granddaughters, Susan Bishop Thomas and husband John of Fayetteville, NC, and Lauren Thomas of Roanoke, VA; 2 step-granddaughters, April Smith-Thomas Samaniego of San Diego, CA, and Sam Johnson of Greenville, SC; step-grandson, Timothy Gummer of Herdon, VA; as well as 16 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 22, 2013, from 6-8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 23, at 11 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church in Riner, with Pastor Russell Gordon and Dr. Jon Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Flowers are appreciated but please consider making donations in Mom’s memory to The Warm Hearth Foundation, 2603 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060 or call (540) 443-3406. A very special thank you to Mom’s other family at Warm Hearth in Blacksburg for the wonderful care and love provided through the years. You will always remain part of our family. Also a special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice for the loving care and support during the last few months. on August 21, 2013.4
Family 1 | Frank Loveling Thomas Jr. b. July 24, 1924, d. August 16, 1975 |
Marriage* | Wanna Lee Hall married Frank Loveling Thomas Jr. on July 5, 1945 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 |
Children |
Family 2 | Floyd Edward Royal b. November 23, 1925, d. February 24, 1995 |
Marriage* | Wanna Lee Hall married Floyd Edward Royal on July 2, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 |
Divorce* | Wanna Lee Hall and Floyd Edward Royal were divorced on August 25, 1992 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 |
Citations
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wanna Hall Thomas obituary in the Aug 21, 2013 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Nan B. Palmer Basham obituary in the Apr 6, 2006 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
Edna Ray Hall1,2,3
F, b. August 14, 1928, d. April 28, 1989
Father | Leonard Hamilton Hall4,1,2,5 b. February 4, 1890, d. September 15, 1963 |
Mother | Jessie Bell "Josie" Price4,1,2,5 b. March 15, 1893, d. August 21, 1982 |
Edna Ray Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,3 She was born on August 14, 1928 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her marriage certificate has a birth date of Aug 14, 1925.6,2,3 As of August 11, 1947,her married name was Honaker.2 She married James Ernest Honaker Sr. on August 11, 1947 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2,3 Edna Ray Hall died on April 28, 1989 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 60.6,3
Family | James Ernest Honaker Sr. b. April 10, 1917, d. June 3, 1992 |
Marriage* | Edna Ray Hall married James Ernest Honaker Sr. on August 11, 1947 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2,3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Honaker-Hall marriage certificate.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Nan B. Palmer Basham obituary in the Apr 6, 2006 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Ernest Honaker, Sr. obituary in the Jun 5, 1992 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Lydia Annie Young1,2
F, b. May 23, 1900, d. June 19, 1967
Lydia Annie Young was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 1401 South Randolph Street, Richmond, Virginia.3,2 She was born on May 23, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3,2 She married Winston Clanamore "Clann" Conner, son of William Hosea J. "Hosie" Conner and Mary Levicie Carr, on October 8, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of October 8, 1922,her married name was Conner. Lydia Annie Young died on June 19, 1967 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 67.3,2
Family | Winston Clanamore "Clann" Conner b. April 6, 1897, d. May 24, 1961 |
Marriage* | Lydia Annie Young married Winston Clanamore "Clann" Conner, son of William Hosea J. "Hosie" Conner and Mary Levicie Carr, on October 8, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 |
Children |
Citations
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S3561] Riverview Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Clann W. Conner obituary in the May 25, 1961 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.