Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Lydia Annie Young^1,2

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

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 91, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 171, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁵

1950

Dwelling 91, District 119-137, Richmond, Virginia

⁶

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

Raymond Oliver Conner^4,5,7,8,9 b. August 16, 1923, d. October 31, 1977
Alanda Rosella Conner+^{4,5,8,7,9,2,6} b. July 12, 1925, d. May 28, 1989

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.

Raymond Oliver Conner^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 16, 1923, d. October 31, 1977

Father

Winston Clanamore "Clann" Conner^1,2,7,8,6 b. April 6, 1897, d. May 24, 1961

Mother

Lydia Annie Young^1,2,7,8,6 b. May 23, 1900, d. June 19, 1967

His Social Security Number was 230-16-7102.⁹ Raymond Oliver Conner was born on August 16, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,9,4,5,7 He married Katherine Levina Carter on June 7, 1949 at Richmond, Virginia.⁶ Raymond Oliver Conner died on October 31, 1977 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 54.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 91, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 171, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

Family

Katherine Levina Carter b. September 24, 1926, d. September 3, 1977

Marriage*

Raymond Oliver Conner married Katherine Levina Carter on June 7, 1949 at Richmond, Virginia.⁶

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[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.
[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.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Clann W. Conner obituary in the May 25, 1961 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Alanda Rosella Conner^1,2,3,4

F, b. July 12, 1925, d. May 28, 1989

Father

Winston Clanamore "Clann" Conner^{5,6,1,2,3,4,7} b. April 6, 1897, d. May 24, 1961

Mother

Lydia Annie Young^{5,6,1,2,3,4,7} b. May 23, 1900, d. June 19, 1967

Her Social Security Number was 226-28-3638.² Alanda Rosella Conner was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^8,4,9 She was born on July 12, 1925 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of August 16, 1944,her married name was Desper.³ She married Leon Thomas Desper on August 16, 1944 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Alanda Rosella Conner and Leon Thomas Desper were divorced on February 1, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁰ As of June 15, 1951,her married name was Luck.³ Alanda Rosella Conner married Aubrey Willard Luck on June 15, 1951 at Richmond, Virginia.³ Alanda Rosella Conner and Aubrey Willard Luck were divorced on March 1, 1955 at Richmond, Virginia.¹⁰ As of August 15, 1955,her married name was McAndrews.¹¹ Alanda Rosella Conner married George Francis McAndrews on August 15, 1955 at Vance Co., North Carolina.^11,4,9 Alanda Rosella Conner died on May 28, 1989 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 63.^2,4,9 She Mrs. Alanda C. McAndrews, 63, of Richmond, died Sunday, May 28, 1960. She is survived by her husband, George F. McAndrews; one daughter, Patricia M. Richardson; one grandson, David E. Richardson; one granddaughter, Karen E. Keyset; and one great-grandson, all of Richmond. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. on May 31, 1989.⁹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 91, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 171, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁶

1950

Dwelling 91, District 119-137, Richmond, Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1950

Tobacco plant worker⁷

Family 1

Leon Thomas Desper b. April 21, 1915, d. October 24, 1998

Marriage*

Alanda Rosella Conner married Leon Thomas Desper on August 16, 1944 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³

Divorce*

Alanda Rosella Conner and Leon Thomas Desper were divorced on February 1, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁰

Child

Patricia Leah Desper+^7,9,12,3 b. September 12, 1945, d. October 10, 2020

Family 2

Aubrey Willard Luck b. October 21, 1912, d. March 28, 1983

Marriage*

Alanda Rosella Conner married Aubrey Willard Luck on June 15, 1951 at Richmond, Virginia.³

Divorce*

Alanda Rosella Conner and Aubrey Willard Luck were divorced on March 1, 1955 at Richmond, Virginia.¹⁰

Family 3

George Francis McAndrews b. December 6, 1925, d. August 19, 2006

Marriage*

Alanda Rosella Conner married George Francis McAndrews on August 15, 1955 at Vance Co., North Carolina.^11,4,9

Citations

[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Clann W. Conner obituary in the May 25, 1961 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S2282] Westhampton Memorial Park, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Alanda C. McAndrews obituary in the May 31, 1989 edition.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Patricia Leah McAndrews Richardson obituary in the Oct 15, 2020 edition.

Louise Fern Light¹

F, b. December 19, 1920, d. March 17, 1997

Father

Henry Jacob Light^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8} b. June 26, 1878, d. May 22, 1961

Mother

Tempie Elizabeth Vest^{1,2,4,5,6,7,8} b. November 26, 1878, d. November 8, 1958

Louise Fern Light was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 228-94-5757.⁹ She was born on December 19, 1920 at Virginia.^4,9 She died on March 17, 1997 at Virginia at age 76.^1,9 She LIGHT, Louise Fern, 76, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 17, 1997. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Jacob and Tempie Vest Light; two sisters, Miss Clara Light and Mrs. Archie (Lacie) Vest; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harlie and Arlin Light, Hubert Light, Hulen Light, Roy Light, Carson and Hazel Light, Doy and Arlee Light. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Joe (Rheba) Link, Check; one sister-in-law, Norma Light, Pilot; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Elder W. T. Conner and Elder Junior Conner officiating. Interment will follow in Iddings Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m on March 19, 1997.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 96, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 73, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Fern Light obituary in the Mar 19, 1997 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Edith Light obituary in the Feb 17, 1997 edition.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Henry J. Light obituary in the May 25, 1961 edition.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Elizabeth Vest Light obituary in the Nov 13, 1958 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rheba Light Link obituary in the Nov 21, 2010 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Hilda Ann Gearhart^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. April 15, 1921, d. September 4, 1988

Father

Harper Freeman Gearhart^1,2,3,7,5 b. February 28, 1902, d. December 3, 1953

Mother

Minnie Annie Conner^1,3,7,5 b. October 28, 1896, d. September 14, 1927

Her Social Security Number was 234-28-5011.⁸ Hilda Ann Gearhart was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,9 She was born on April 15, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,7 As of circa 1939,her married name was Worley.⁵ She married Unknown Worley circa 1939.⁵ As of September 10, 1951,her married name was Campbell.³ Hilda Ann Gearhart married Lewis Clayborn Campbell on September 10, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,6 Hilda Ann Gearhart died on September 4, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^8,7,9 She Mrs. Hilda Ann Campbell, age 67, of Roanoke, died Sunday in a Salem nursing home. Mrs. Campbell was the widow of Lewis C. Campbell. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Dessie Wade, Baltimore, Md; stepdaughter, Miss Doris Ann Campbell; also several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on September 6, 1988.⁹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 103, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her grandfather Giles Conner¹

Family 1

Unknown Worley

Marriage*

Hilda Ann Gearhart married Unknown Worley circa 1939.⁵

Family 2

Lewis Clayborn Campbell b. March 5, 1920, d. January 3, 1983

Marriage*

Hilda Ann Gearhart married Lewis Clayborn Campbell on September 10, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,6

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Harper Freeman Gearhart obituary in the Dec 5, 1953 edition.
[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.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis Clayborn Campbell obituary in the Jan 5, 1983 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hilda Ann Campbell obituary in the Sep 6, 1988 edition.

Dessie Florence Gearhart^1,2

F, b. August 15, 1924, d. February 5, 1998

Father

Harper Freeman Gearhart^1,3,2 b. February 28, 1902, d. December 3, 1953

Mother

Minnie Annie Conner^1,2 b. October 28, 1896, d. September 14, 1927

Her Social Security Number was 226-12-3264.⁴ Her married name was Wade.³ Dessie Florence Gearhart married Raymond Cecil Wade.⁵ Dessie Florence Gearhart was born on August 15, 1924 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,2 She died on February 5, 1998 at Maryland at age 73.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 103, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her grandfather Giles Conner¹

1940

Dwelling 340, District 119-39, Roanoke, Virginia

⁶

Family

Raymond Cecil Wade b. September 30, 1924, d. January 19, 1991

Marriage*

Dessie Florence Gearhart married Raymond Cecil Wade.⁵

Children

Deborah Wade⁵
Donna F. Wade⁵

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Harper Freeman Gearhart obituary in the Dec 5, 1953 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S8058] Evening Sun, The, From the Raymond Cecil Wade obituary in the Jan 21, 1991 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ward Cleveland Eanes^1,2,3,4

M, b. November 29, 1929, d. August 11, 1930

Father

Jasper Irvin/Irving Eanes^1,5,4 b. August 27, 1898, d. January 4, 1972

Mother

Arra McIva Clower^1,5,4 b. December 7, 1893, d. February 23, 1975

Ward Cleveland Eanes was born on November 29, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on August 11, 1930 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 118, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Marie Janney obituary in the Jan 16, 2010 edition.

Ethel A. Clower^1,2,3

F, b. February 20, 1888, d. August 14, 1959

Father

Joseph A. Clower^1,3 b. August, 1852, d. May 5, 1921

Mother

Letitia "Tishie" Hale^1,3 b. August 5, 1861, d. December 13, 1917

Ethel A. Clower was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 She was born on February 20, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 She married Samuel Lee Moran, son of George Moran and Elizabeth Hancock, on October 10, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 As of October 10, 1906,her married name was Moran. Ethel A. Clower died on August 14, 1959 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 71.^1,4,2 She Floyd, Aug 14 - Mrs. Ethel Clower Moran, 71, of Check died today at a Marion Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Elder Samuel L. Moran; a daughter, Mrs. V. T. Sowers, Check; a sister, Mrs. Jasper Eans, Check; a brother Archie Clower, Pilot; four grandchildren and 14 grandchildren. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Head of the River Church with burial in the church cemetery. The body will be taken from Wood Funeral Home to the residence at 2 p.m. tomorrow and to the church one hour before the service. on August 15, 1959.²

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Samuel Lee Moran b. February 22, 1877, d. February 28, 1960

Marriage*

Ethel A. Clower married Samuel Lee Moran, son of George Moran and Elizabeth Hancock, on October 10, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2

Citations

[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ethel Clower Moran.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Clower Moran obitutary in the Aug 15, 1959 edition.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Vada Epperly^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 25, 1909, d. March 1, 1974

Her Social Security Number was 226-50-9298.⁶ Vada Epperly was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 She was born on January 25, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2 She married Okey Raymond Conner, son of Erasmus Eller "Ras" Conner and Callie Lee Epperly, on November 17, 1928 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of November 17, 1928,her married name was Conner.³ Vada Epperly died on March 1, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^6,1,2,5 She Mrs. Vada Epperly Conner, age 65, of Rt. 7, Box 502, Roanoke County, passed away Friday in a local hospital. She was the widow of Okey Raymond Conner, and is survived by one son, Donald L. Conner, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. H. W. Blackard, Roanoke; Mrs, Lucie Rice, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and Mrs. Gold Hungate, Pilot, Virginia; also one grandson, Donald L. Conner Jr. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 3, 1974.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 129, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 123, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1950

Dwelling 196, District 81-22, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

Okey Raymond Conner b. September 22, 1906, d. August 24, 1969

Marriage*

Vada Epperly married Okey Raymond Conner, son of Erasmus Eller "Ras" Conner and Callie Lee Epperly, on November 17, 1928 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5

Child

Donald Lee Conner Sr.+^8,2,4,9,5,10 b. April 15, 1938, d. April 18, 1980

Citations

[S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 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&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Epperly marriage record.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Okey Raymond Conner obituary in the Aug 25, 1969 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vada Epperly Conner obituary in the Mar 3, 1974 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[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.

William Ivor Poff^1,2

M, b. December 27, 1914, d. August 13, 1952

Father

Noah Flemon Poff^3,4,5,6 b. May 22, 1884, d. April 17, 1954

Mother

Carrie Etta McNeil^3,4,5,6 b. December 9, 1884, d. March 22, 1966

William Ivor Poff married Velvia Reby "Velvie" McNeil, daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil and Mellie Catherine Epperly.^7,8 William Ivor Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6 He was born on December 27, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1915 and his draft card has Dec 28, 1914.^3,6,1,2 He died on August 13, 1952 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 37.^3,6,1

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 237, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 132, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 158, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1940

Farmer⁹

Family

Velvia Reby "Velvie" McNeil b. February 17, 1916, d. May 29, 2001

Marriage*

William Ivor Poff married Velvia Reby "Velvie" McNeil, daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil and Mellie Catherine Epperly.^7,8

Children

Hazel Arline Poff^10,9,11
Irvin Lee Poff+^7,10,9 b. October 30, 1936, d. June 8, 2012
Geneva Josephine Poff^7,12,10,6 b. June 22, 1939, d. April 5, 1941
Paul L. Poff^7,10
Lynwood Poff^7,10
Dorothy Juanita "Dot" Poff^10,11

Citations

[S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[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.
[S1703] W. W. Likens and Fred M. Craig, Records of Death - Book 24, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1949 - Jul 1953.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Velvia Williams Graham obitutary in the May 31, 2001 edition.
[S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Lee Poff obituary in the Jun 10, 2012 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S1698] Unknown compiler, Records of Death - Book 19, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Dec 5, 1936 - Oct 21, 1944.

Aubrey Dale Poff^1,2,3

M, b. August 21, 1916, d. March 20, 1941

Father

Noah Flemon Poff^4,5,3 b. May 22, 1884, d. April 17, 1954

Mother

Carrie Etta McNeil^4,5,3 b. December 9, 1884, d. March 22, 1966

Aubrey Dale Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Merle Marie Jennings.² Aubrey Dale Poff was born on August 21, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He died on March 20, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 24.^1,3

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 237, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 132, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Merle Marie Jennings

Marriage*

Aubrey Dale Poff married Merle Marie Jennings.²

Citations

[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Martin Flemon "Flem" Poff^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 16, 1920, d. June 21, 1978

Father

Noah Flemon Poff^1,7,4 b. May 22, 1884, d. April 17, 1954

Mother

Carrie Etta McNeil^1,7,4 b. December 9, 1884, d. March 22, 1966

His Social Security Number was 223-22-8218.⁸ Martin Flemon "Flem" Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,3,4,10 He was born on April 16, 1920 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,9,4,5,10,6 He married Pauline Hattie Pratt on October 14, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Martin Flemon "Flem" Poff died on June 21, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.^9,2,3,4,10 He Martin Flemon (Flem) Poff, age 58, of Pilot died Wednesday, June 21, 1978, in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Pauline Pratt Poff, Pilot; three daughters, Mrs. Esker Lee Akers, Mrs. Melvin Shaver, both of Riner, Mrs. Calvin Dove, Blacksburg; one son Edsil Poff, Pilot; two sisters, Mrs. Ben Alley, Salem, Mrs. George Nichols, Pilot; two brothers, Rev. Roy Poff, Christiansburg, Wilmer Poff, Check; 6 grandchildren. Interment in Rest Vale Cemetery. on June 29, 1978.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 132, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 130, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1940

Farmer¹¹

Family

Pauline Hattie Pratt b. April 16, 1923

Marriage*

Martin Flemon "Flem" Poff married Pauline Hattie Pratt on October 14, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4

Children

Imogene Ruth Poff^4,12,13 b. June 27, 1943, d. July 8, 1944
Lois Ann Poff+^1,14,12,13 b. October 29, 1944, d. March 23, 2024
Mary Melinda Poff^1,12,13
Darlene Nora Poff^15,12,13 b. April 25, 1949, d. July 26, 2021
Edsil McCoy Poff+^{16,3,17,12,13,4} b. November 12, 1950, d. November 18, 1988
Catherine Louise Poff^4,12,13 b. June 17, 1952, d. December 1, 1964

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Martin Flemon Poff obituary in the Jun 29, 1978 edition.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Lois Ann Poff Akers obituary.
[S4514] McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com, From the Darlene Nora Poff Dove obituary.
[S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Edsil McCoy Poff obituary in an undated edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Marjory Ketchens "Margie" Poff^1,2,3

F, b. August 13, 1925, d. November 7, 2017

Father

Noah Flemon Poff^4,5,2,3 b. May 22, 1884, d. April 17, 1954

Mother

Carrie Etta McNeil^4,5,2,3 b. December 9, 1884, d. March 22, 1966

Marjory Ketchens "Margie" Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on August 13, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2 As of August 5, 1955,her married name was Nichols.² She married George Wright Nichols on August 5, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,3 Marjory Ketchens "Margie" Poff died on November 7, 2017 at Virginia at age 92.³ She Marjory Poff Nichols, 92, of Pilot slipped away to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Nichols; her parents, Noah and Carrie Poff; five brothers and two sisters. Left to cherish her memory are two children, Sherry (Freddie) Smith, Elton (Kathy) Nichols; four grandchildren Scott (Kimberly) Keith, Darren (Tammy) Keith, Elisha (Shannon) Hypes, David (Tiffany) Songer; seven great grandchildren, Jacob Keith, Daniel Keith, Kora Keith, Hunter Keith, Issak Keith, Joshua Keith, Charlee Songer; sister-in-law, Pauline Poff, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday November 10, 2017 at Huffville United Methodist Church with Pastor Hebron Quesenberry and Pastor Leon Alley officiating, interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday November 9, 2017 at Gardner Funeral Home Floyd where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. The family would like to send special thanks to her caregivers Fran Richardson, Becky Peterson, Good Samatrian Hospice, Radford Rehab and Nursing. Dear friend and neighbor Diane Wimmer. on November 9, 2017.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 132, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 130, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

George Wright Nichols b. January 15, 1925, d. November 7, 1993

Marriage*

Marjory Ketchens "Margie" Poff married George Wright Nichols on August 5, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,3

Children

Sherry Deree Nichols^8,7,3
Elton Willis Nichols^7,9,10,3

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marjory Poff Nichols obituary in the Nov 9, 2017 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Wright Nichols obituary in the Nov 8, 1993 edition.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S936] VA Montgomery Co., Register 9, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
[S905] VA Montgomery Co., Register 14, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

George Wright Nichols^1,2,3,4

M, b. January 15, 1925, d. November 7, 1993

His Social Security Number was 231-30-7833.⁵ George Wright Nichols was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on January 15, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 He married Marjory Ketchens "Margie" Poff, daughter of Noah Flemon Poff and Carrie Etta McNeil, on August 5, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,4,7 George Wright Nichols died on November 7, 1993 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.^5,2 He NICHOLS, George Wright, 68, of Pilot, died Sunday, November 7, 1993, at his home near Huffville. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie Poff Nichols of Pilot; one daughter, Sherry Keith of Radford; son and daughter-in-law, Elton W. and Kathy Nichols of Riner; three grandchildren, Elisha May Nichols of Christiansburg, Scott Lane Keith, U.S. Marine, of Paris Island, S.C., and Darren Ray Keith of Radford; one stepgrandson, David Songer of Riner; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas Cole and Aldene Nichols of Roanoke; a special friend, Roger Bain of Radford. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Huffville United Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on November 8, 1993.²

Family

Marjory Ketchens "Margie" Poff b. August 13, 1925, d. November 7, 2017

Marriage*

He married Marjory Ketchens "Margie" Poff, daughter of Noah Flemon Poff and Carrie Etta McNeil, on August 5, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,4,7

Children

Sherry Deree Nichols^8,2,7
Elton Willis Nichols^2,9,10,7

Citations

[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Wright Nichols obituary in the Nov 8, 1993 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.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marjory Poff Nichols obituary in the Nov 9, 2017 edition.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S936] VA Montgomery Co., Register 9, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
[S905] VA Montgomery Co., Register 14, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

James Dayton Vest^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. November 27, 1922, d. August 2, 2014

Father

James Noah Vest^{1,8,2,9,3,10,5} b. July 24, 1877, d. April 22, 1954

Mother

Lottie Ellen Light^{1,8,2,9,3,10,5} b. May 31, 1882, d. March 27, 1940

James Dayton Vest was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,7 He was born on November 27, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,6 He married Annie Mae Akers on December 31, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,11,12,5 James Dayton Vest died on August 2, 2014 at Virginia at age 91.⁴ He James Dayton Vest, 91, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2014. He was born on November 27, 1922, in Floyd. He served his country during World War II in the United States Army, was a longtime member of the Christiansburg V.F.W., was a brick mason and a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Nazarene. Dayton is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ann Vest; children, Gene Vest, Bobby (Julie) Vest, Randy (Debbie) Vest, Patti (Bob) Montgomery, and Teresa Hughes; nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and a brother Edgar Vest. The family would like to suggest that memorial contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, from the chapel of Horne Funeral Home with the Rev. Eddie Boothe officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Horne Funeral Home. on August 4, 2014.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 176, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 61, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Annie Mae Akers b. April 21, 1929, d. May 8, 2019

Marriage*

James Dayton Vest married Annie Mae Akers on December 31, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,11,12,5

Children

James Eugene "Gene" Vest^{1,2,11,4,12,5}
Bobby Lynn Vest^{1,2,11,4,12,5}
Randall Lee "Randy" Vest^1,2,11,4,12
Patti Ann Vest^{1,2,11,4,12,5}
Teresa Dawn Vest^{1,2,13,11,4,12,5}

Citations

[S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Naomi Vest Akers obituary in the Jul 20, 2008 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Dayton Vest obituary in the Aug 4, 2014 edition.
[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.
[S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gracie May Vest Amos obituary in the Mar 18, 2001 edition.
[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 Vest 50th anniversary announcement in the Jan 24, 1999 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Mae Vest obituary in the May 10, 2019 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Cameron Hughes obitutary in the Jul 20, 1992 edition.

John S. Mackey^1,2,3

M, b. November 30, 1886, d. May 3, 1962

John S. Mackey was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on November 30, 1886 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana; His death certificate has a birth year of 1891.^1,4,3 He married Asenath Frances "Dovie" Poff, daughter of John Henry Poff and Mary Magdaline "Polly" Bird, on November 10, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 John S. Mackey died on May 3, 1962 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 75.^1,3

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 31, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Occupation

1920

Farmer⁵

Family

Asenath Frances "Dovie" Poff b. July 1, 1886, d. December 11, 1961

Marriage*

John S. Mackey married Asenath Frances "Dovie" Poff, daughter of John Henry Poff and Mary Magdaline "Polly" Bird, on November 10, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,3

Children

Eva Marie MacKey+^1,6,5,7,8 b. January 26, 1919, d. January 23, 1992
Alma Delores MacKey+^1,6,9 b. May 4, 1921, d. June 10, 2007

Citations

[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for John S. Mackey.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."

Mary Peradine Conner^1,2,3

F, b. May 22, 1842, d. January 11, 1902

Father

Nathan L. Conner^1,2,3 b. October 13, 1813, d. April 11, 1880

Mother

Eliza "Elizabeth" Cole^1,2 b. circa 1816, d. August 24, 1854

Mary Peradine Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on May 22, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 She married Fleming Henry Poff, son of James Isaac Poff and Mary Ann "Polly" Gray, on August 22, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 22, 1865,her married name was Poff. Mary Peradine Conner died on January 11, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.⁴

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 87, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia

1860

Dwelling 232, Floyd Co., Virginia

1870

Dwelling 62, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1880

Dwelling 69, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

Fleming Henry Poff b. April 28, 1842, d. September 15, 1904

Marriage*

Mary Peradine Conner married Fleming Henry Poff, son of James Isaac Poff and Mary Ann "Polly" Gray, on August 22, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

James Fleming Poff+^1,6,7,9,10 b. September 18, 1866, d. June 28, 1948
Lillie Ann Poff+^6,11,7,12,10 b. January 1, 1868, d. August 4, 1947
William Nathan Poff^1,6,7,10 b. October 25, 1869, d. September 14, 1953
Samuel Slick "Sam" Poff+^1,7,13,9,10 b. March 21, 1871, d. June 17, 1955
Joseph H. "Joe" Poff+^11,7,12,9,10 b. May 31, 1873, d. May 11, 1950
Riley Poff+^11,14,7,9,10 b. December 20, 1875, d. March 14, 1949
Matilda I. "Tilda" Poff^4,7 b. September 4, 1877, d. December 29, 1889

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Eva Marie MacKey^1,2,3,4

F, b. January 26, 1919, d. January 23, 1992

Father

John S. Mackey^5,1,2,3,4 b. November 30, 1886, d. May 3, 1962

Mother

Asenath Frances "Dovie" Poff^1,2,6,3,4 b. July 1, 1886, d. December 11, 1961

Eva Marie MacKey was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,9 Her Social Security Number was 230-64-7011.¹⁰ She was born on January 26, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,1,3,4 As of November 12, 1935,her married name was Saunders.¹ She married Warren Bobby Saunders, son of William Richardson "Wilbur" Sanders and Alice R. Smith, on November 12, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Eva Marie MacKey died on January 23, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.¹⁰ She Mrs. Eva Marie Saunders, age 72, of Salem died Thursday in a Salem Hospital. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Frances and Larry Matz of Elliston; Mrs. JoAnn and Carson Cox; Mrs. Beatrice and Morris McNeil, both of Salem; two sons, Arnold Saunders of Roanoke; Donald Lee Saunders of Salem; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth L. and Carolyn Saunders; Cecil W. and Debbie Saunders, both of Salem; one sister, Mrs. Paul (Delores) McNeil of Floyd County; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Interment in Restvale Cemetery in Floyd County. on January 25, 1992.⁸

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 31, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 178, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 59, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

Warren Bobby Saunders b. May 12, 1915, d. October 4, 1966

Marriage*

Eva Marie MacKey married Warren Bobby Saunders, son of William Richardson "Wilbur" Sanders and Alice R. Smith, on November 12, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Frances Juanita Saunders^8,12,13
Joeanne Saunders+^8,12,14,13 b. February 25, 1941, d. December 22, 2012
Beatrice Marie Saunders^8,12,14,13
Warren Arnold Saunders+^{8,12,14,13,15} b. August 6, 1945, d. January 19, 2013
Kenneth Lane "Kenny" Saunders+^{8,12,14,13,15} b. June 22, 1949, d. July 9, 1996
Cecil William Saunders^{8,12,14,13,15}
Donald Lee Saunders^8,12,13,15

Citations

[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for John S. Mackey.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Marie Saunders obituary in the Jan 25, 1992 edition.
[S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[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 Joeanne Akers Cox obituary in the Dec 24, 2012 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Warren A. Saunders obituary in the Jan 21, 2013 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Warren B. Saunders obituary in the Oct 5, 1966 edition.

Alma Delores MacKey^1,2

F, b. May 4, 1921, d. June 10, 2007

Father

John S. Mackey^3,2,4 b. November 30, 1886, d. May 3, 1962

Mother

Asenath Frances "Dovie" Poff^2,5,4 b. July 1, 1886, d. December 11, 1961

Alma Delores MacKey was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on May 4, 1921 at Virginia.^7,4 She married Paul McNeil, son of Thomas H. Benton McNeil and Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge, on November 1, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,7,6 As of November 1, 1939,her married name was McNeil. Alma Delores MacKey died on June 10, 2007 at Virginia at age 86.^6,4 She Alma Dolores McNeil, 86, of Check, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul McNeil. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Shelby Jean Scott of Kernersville, N.C., Ruth Ann and Carl Lee Huff of Willis, and Patsy and Gene Weddle of Floyd; sons and daughter-in-law, John Marshall and JoAnne McNeil of Callaway and Kevin McNeil of Check; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one step grandchild; one step great-grandchild; one step great-great-grandchild; brother in-law, Johnny McNeil of Check; and sister-in-law, Ida McNeil of Hopewell. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday June 13, 2007 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Morris Fleischer officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Maberry Funeral Home. on June 12, 2007.⁶

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 178, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 53, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

Paul McNeil b. January 13, 1913, d. October 24, 1995

Marriage*

Alma Delores MacKey married Paul McNeil, son of Thomas H. Benton McNeil and Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge, on November 1, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,7,6

Children

Shelby Jean McNeil^10,6,11,4
John Marshall McNeil^6,11,4
Ruth Ann McNeil^1,6,11,4 b. May 7, 1947, d. March 10, 2009
Patsy June "Pat" McNeil^12,6,11,4
Paul Kevin McNeil^6,11,4

Citations

[S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Reference # 01-66.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for John S. Mackey.
[S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alma Dolores McNeil obituary in the Jun 12, 2007 edition.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul McNeil obituary in the Oct 25, 1995 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Ann McNeil Huff obituary in the Mar 11, 2009 edition.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Herbert Wendell Manning^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 19, 1920, d. February 2, 1987

Father

Oliver Wendell Manning Sr.^{6,7,8,9,10,11,4,5} b. June 12, 1899, d. October 3, 1972

Mother

Pearl Mae Puckett^6,12,9,4,5 b. December 20, 1898, d. April 29, 1971

His Social Security Number was 230-10-5664.¹³ Herbert Wendell Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on February 19, 1920 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{13,2,3,14,4,5} He married Glenna Doris McNeil, daughter of Samuel Eldridge "Sam" McNeil and Eugenia Clarice Whitenack, on June 18, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{15,16,1,2,3,17,18,4} Herbert Wendell Manning died on February 2, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^15,13,5 He Mr. Herbert W. Manning, 66, of 906 Boulevard, Salem, died Monday. He was retired from the N. & W. Railway and was preceded in death by a son Roger G. Manning. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Glena McNeil Manning, one son and daughter-in-law Donald L. & Cindy Manning; daughter-in-law Patricia Manning; four grandchildren, Tammy, Angela, Kevin, and Joe Manning; two brothers, Jim Manning, Roanoke; Melvin Manning, Salem; one sister, Bondeen Barger, Salem; stepmother Nellie Manning, Floyd; half brothers and half sisters, Oliver, Paul, Bobby, Henry, Rocky, Larry, Terry, Michael, Kathryn, and Linda. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, by Rev. Henry Moody. Friends may call at the John M Oakey Funeral Home, Salem. on February 3, 1987.¹⁵

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 146, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁹

Family

Glenna Doris McNeil b. June 29, 1923, d. March 6, 2005

Marriage*

Herbert Wendell Manning married Glenna Doris McNeil, daughter of Samuel Eldridge "Sam" McNeil and Eugenia Clarice Whitenack, on June 18, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{15,16,1,2,3,17,18,4}

Children

Roger Gene Manning+^{15,16,2,3,4,5,20} b. April 2, 1942, d. April 13, 1984
Donald Lester Manning+^{15,16,2,3,21,4,20} b. November 11, 1943, d. October 22, 2017

Citations

[S911] Paul McNeil, "McNeil Genealogy."
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[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 Bondeen Manning Barger obituary in the Jun 23, 1996 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Wimmer Manning obituary in the Jun 21, 2005 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bobby Harold Manning obituary in the Oct 4, 2006 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin Coolidge Manning obituary in the Jul 17, 2007 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oliver Wendell Manning, Jr. obituary in the Jul 6, 2009 edition.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Oliver Wendell Manning, Sr. obituary in the Oct 12, 1972 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Pearl Puckett Craighead.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herbert W. Manning obituary in the Feb 3, 1987 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenna McNeil Manning obituary in the Mar 8, 2005 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Eugenia Whitenack McNeil obituary in an unknown newspaper.
[S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald L. Manning obituary in the Oct 25, 2017 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kevin Scott Manning obituary in the Aug 11, 2015 edition.

Leroy Edward Carr^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 15, 1927, d. July 3, 2006

Father

Roy Carr^{1,2,7,8,9,10,11,12,4} b. September 11, 1902, d. February 14, 1988

Mother

Dorothy Elzira Wilson^{1,2,7,8,9,10,11,12,4} b. August 25, 1904, d. July 26, 1989

Leroy Edward Carr was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,13 His Social Security Number was 229-32-2220.¹⁴ He was born on November 15, 1927 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,14,13,4,5,6} He married Marie Ruey Thompson, daughter of William Kaufman Thompson and Clyde Mattie Martin, on September 5, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,15,2,16,13 Leroy Edward Carr died on July 3, 2006 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,14,3,13 He Leroy Edward Carr, 78, of Floyd passed away Monday, July 3, 2006. He was born on November 15, 1927 to the late Roy and Dorothy Carr. He served his country during World War II in the United States Army. Leroy retired from John Hancock's/Roanoke Electric Steel. He loved his Lord and was a faithful member of the House of Prayer. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years and 10 months, Marie Thompson Carr; three children and spouses, Michael and Rosemary Carr of Floyd, Sherry and Ronald Hartsock of Bassett, Darrell Carr and Cassie of Floyd; five grandchildren, Christy Carr, Brittany Carr, Amanda Carr, all of of Floyd, Jonathan Hartsock and Sarah Hartsock of Bassett; brother, Byron Carr and wife, Lorene, of Copper Hill; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Carter and Hilda Thompson; brothers-in-law and spouses, J.C. and Arlene Thompson, Billy and Wanda Thompson; and many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Vest Cemetery. on July 5, 2006.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 191, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 53, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 73, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1950

Flour mill worker¹⁰

Family

Marie Ruey Thompson b. August 10, 1934, d. June 17, 2020

Marriage*

Leroy Edward Carr married Marie Ruey Thompson, daughter of William Kaufman Thompson and Clyde Mattie Martin, on September 5, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,15,2,16,13

Children

Michael Lee Carr^{17,15,18,2,16}
Sherry Elaine Carr^17,18,2,16
Darrell Wayne Carr^{19,15,18,2,16}

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leroy Edward Carr obituary in the Jul 5, 2006 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Byron J. Carr obituary in the Apr 12, 2008 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Carr obituary in the Feb 16, 1988 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Wilson Carr obituary in the Jul 27, 1989 edition.
[S13093] Vest Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde Mattie Martin Thompson obituary in the Dec 27, 1998 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie Carr obituary in the Jun 19, 2020 edition.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Kaufman Thompson obituary in the Jun 23, 2006 edition.
[S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Byron Joseph Carr^1,2,3,4

M, b. May 13, 1929, d. April 11, 2008

Father

Roy Carr^{1,5,6,7,8,9,10} b. September 11, 1902, d. February 14, 1988

Mother

Dorothy Elzira Wilson^{1,5,6,7,8,9,10} b. August 25, 1904, d. July 26, 1989

Byron Joseph Carr was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,11,9 His Social Security Number was 229-32-2237.¹² He was born on May 13, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,12,11,4 He married Dorothy Lorene Nichols, daughter of Charles Stanford Nichols and Ollie Frances Wray, on December 23, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,13,2,14 Byron Joseph Carr died on April 11, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^7,12,3,11 He Byron J. Carr, 78, of Copper Hill, went to be with his beloved wife, Lorene Carr, on Friday, April 11, 2008. He was also preceded in death by a son, Roger Carr; a daughter-in-law, Vicki Carr; parents, Roy and Dorothy Carr; and his brother, Leroy Carr. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Larry Romagnolo; a son, David Carr; a grandson, Shawn Strang, all of Roanoke; a granddaughter, Heather Strang, Collinsville; sisters-in-law, Marie Carr, Floyd, and Irene DeWeese, Roanoke; special friends, Ivadell Janney, Tim Marchon, Frank and Anna Murrie. Interment will follow in the Copper Hill Cemetery, Floyd County. on April 12, 2008.⁷

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 191, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 53, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1948

Mill worker¹

Family

Dorothy Lorene Nichols b. September 12, 1932, d. February 24, 2007

Marriage*

Byron Joseph Carr married Dorothy Lorene Nichols, daughter of Charles Stanford Nichols and Ollie Frances Wray, on December 23, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,13,2,14

Children

Roger Lynn Carr^14,7,15,3 b. August 4, 1951, d. September 14, 1968
Cathy Lorene Carr^{16,14,17,7,15}
David Andrew Carr^{14,17,7,15,18} b. August 26, 1961, d. May 1, 2016

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leroy Edward Carr obituary in the Jul 5, 2006 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Byron J. Carr obituary in the Apr 12, 2008 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Carr obituary in the Feb 16, 1988 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Wilson Carr obituary in the Jul 27, 1989 edition.
[S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Stanford Nichols obituary in the Aug 3, 1993 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Lorene Nichols Carr obituary in the Feb 26, 2007 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Andrew Carr obituary in the May 3, 2016 edition.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vicki Cook Carr obituary in the May 29, 2007 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Everett Eldridge "Junior" Manning^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 20, 1924, d. July 31, 2013

Father

Everett Eugene Manning^1,6,3,7,8 b. July 1, 1897, d. January 2, 1961

Mother

Lillian Mae "Lillie" Wilson^1,6,3,4,7,8 b. September 13, 1899, d. April 14, 1976

Everett Eldridge "Junior" Manning was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ He was born on November 20, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,5 He married Mina Rebecca Underwood, daughter of James Otha Underwood and Della Mae Webb, on October 22, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{9,2,10,11,12,13} Everett Eldridge "Junior" Manning died on July 31, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^8,14 He Everett Eldridge (Junior) Manning, 88, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 31, 2013. He was born November 20, 1924, to Everett Eugene and Lillian Wilson Manning. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn Manning; and his sisters, Virginia M. Poff and Edith M. Sykes. Everett was retired from the Norfolk Southern Railway with 34 years of service. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II from 1943 to 1945 in Europe. He was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren and was also a member of the American Legion. He loved gardening, fishing, hunting, yard work and NASCAR racing. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Mina U. Manning, his brothers and sisters-in-law, Alton and Olivia Manning of Graham, N.C., Wilbert and Faye Manning, of Vinton; one sister, Gladys M. Moore, of Burlington, N.C; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday August 1, 2013. Funeral services will be at Oakey's South Chapel at 2 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2013. The Rev. E.B. Shoemaker and the Rev. Maurice Wright will officiate. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Military honors by the U.S. Army and the D.A.V. Honor Guard. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on August 1, 2013.⁸

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 200, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 87, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

Mina Rebecca Underwood b. January 16, 1930, d. November 24, 2014

Marriage*

Everett Eldridge "Junior" Manning married Mina Rebecca Underwood, daughter of James Otha Underwood and Della Mae Webb, on October 22, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{9,2,10,11,12,13}

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Manning Poff obituary in the Apr 16, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilma Gertrude Likens obituary in the Feb 2, 2003 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Lillian Wilson Collins obituary in the Apr 22, 1976 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Manning Sykes obituary in the Feb 24, 2001 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Everett Eldridge Manning obituary in the Aug 1, 2013 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Henry Melvin Underwood obituary in the Oct 29, 1997 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Manning-Underwood 60th wedding anniverasry announcement in the Oct 26, 2008 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Manning 50th anniversary announcement in the Oct 25, 1998 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mina Rebecca Underwood Manning obituary in the Nov 26, 2014 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Underwood Lipscomb obituary in the Jan 28, 2001 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Glenn Joseph Manning^1,2,3

M, b. October 11, 1926, d. July 22, 2002

Father

Everett Eugene Manning^{4,5,1,6,7,8,3} b. July 1, 1897, d. January 2, 1961

Mother

Lillian Mae "Lillie" Wilson^{4,5,1,6,9,7,8,3} b. September 13, 1899, d. April 14, 1976

His Social Security Number was 229-24-8071.¹⁰ Glenn Joseph Manning was born on October 11, 1926 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,1,3 He married Ruth Hazel Hippert on December 3, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Glenn Joseph Manning and Ruth Hazel Hippert were divorced on June 5, 1990 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹¹ Glenn Joseph Manning died on July 22, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^10,1,2 He MANNING, Glenn Joseph, 75, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, July 22, 2002. He was born in Floyd County, Virginia, October 11, 1926. He was retired from Burlington Weaving Mill in Vinton after 35 years of service and was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lillian and Everett Manning; two sisters, Virginia Poff and Edith Sykes. Surviving are three brothers, on July 24, 2002.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 200, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 87, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

Ruth Hazel Hippert b. December 17, 1933, d. June 30, 2015

Marriage*

Glenn Joseph Manning married Ruth Hazel Hippert on December 3, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.³

Divorce*

Glenn Joseph Manning and Ruth Hazel Hippert were divorced on June 5, 1990 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹¹

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenn Joseph Manning obituary in the Jul 24, 2002 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Manning Poff obituary in the Apr 16, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Manning Sykes obituary in the Feb 24, 2001 edition.
[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 Everett Eldridge Manning obituary in the Aug 1, 2013 edition.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Lillian Wilson Collins obituary in the Apr 22, 1976 edition.
[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.

James Wilbert Wilson^1,2,3

M, b. circa June, 1925

Father

James Edward "Ned" Wilson^2,3 b. August 10, 1881, d. December 4, 1948

Mother

Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton^1,2,3 b. December 13, 1880, d. June 6, 1953

James Wilbert Wilson died; Died serving his country in WWII.¹ He was born circa June, 1925 at Virginia.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 203, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 105, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Citations

[S672] New River Notes - Virginia World War II Deaths, online http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/wwii.htm
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Eliza Myrtle Carr¹

F, b. January 5, 1895, d. March 30, 1934

Father

Joseph Samuel Carr^2,3,4,5,1 b. May 12, 1861, d. March 5, 1928

Mother

Margaret Catherine "Maggie" Spangler^2,3,4,5,1 b. June 4, 1869, d. April 17, 1945

Eliza Myrtle Carr was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on January 5, 1895 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 She married Posie Jessie Ferris, son of Valentine T. Ferris and Lucinda Ann Elizabeth "Cindy" Aldridge, on September 8, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of September 8, 1928,her married name was Ferris. Eliza Myrtle Carr died on March 30, 1934 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 39.¹

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 107, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 27, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 129, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 126, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Family

Posie Jessie Ferris b. December 28, 1894, d. December 19, 1958

Marriage*

Eliza Myrtle Carr married Posie Jessie Ferris, son of Valentine T. Ferris and Lucinda Ann Elizabeth "Cindy" Aldridge, on September 8, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1

Children

Joseph Fordsel "Ford" Ferris+^7,6,8,9 b. June 16, 1929, d. April 29, 2007
Frank Lee Ferris+^8,10 b. November 2, 1930, d. December 9, 2015
James Edward "Jim" Ferris^11,8,9 b. March 27, 1934, d. September 6, 1994

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[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.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Fordsel Ferris obituary in the May 1, 2007 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Lee Ferris obitutary in the Dec 13, 2015 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the P. Jesse Ferris obituary in an unknown newspaper.

Wilton Charles "Ballard" Perdue^1,2,3,4

M, b. April 15, 1912, d. September 12, 1982

Father

James McDaniel "Jim" Perdue^5,1,3 b. July 26, 1887, d. April 29, 1975

Mother

Mary Elmer Poff^5,1,3 b. April 20, 1892, d. November 16, 1922

Wilton Charles "Ballard" Perdue was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3,7,8 His Social Security Number was 251-09-8479.⁹ He was born on April 15, 1912 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,6,3,10,4,8 He married Annie Belle Wilson, daughter of James Edward "Ned" Wilson and Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton, on March 5, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,10,7 Wilton Charles "Ballard" Perdue died on September 12, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^6,3,7,8 He W. C. (Ballard) Perdue, age 70, died Sunday in a Salem hospital. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and a member of Floyd Masonic Lodge #329. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Annie Wilson Perdue, Copper Hill; two sons, Stanley B. Perdue, Salem; Nelson Thomas Perdue, Copper Hill; two daughters, Mrs. Janice Mallory, Copper Hill; Mrs. Joyce Marlene Willis, Roanoke; ten grandchildren; one brother, Mike Perdue, Copper Hill; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Craighead, Salem. Funeral will be at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Interment in the church cemetery. Graveside rites by the Floyd Masonic Lodge. on September 14, 1982.⁷

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 176, District 127, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 212, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 153, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1930

Mill laborer¹

1940

Truck driver¹¹

Family

Annie Belle Wilson b. February 23, 1918, d. January 3, 1987

Marriage*

Wilton Charles "Ballard" Perdue married Annie Belle Wilson, daughter of James Edward "Ned" Wilson and Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton, on March 5, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,10,7

Children

Stanley Brooks Perdue+^{11,2,12,10,7,13} b. March 5, 1936, d. October 25, 2020
Nelson Thomas Perdue+^{11,2,12,10,7,13} b. March 18, 1940, d. November 10, 2013
Janice Faye Perdue+^2,12,7,13 b. July 15, 1944, d. January 20, 2021
Joyce Marlene Perdue^14,2,12,7,13

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nelson Thomas Perdue obituary in the Nov 12, 2013 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the W. C. Perdue obituary in the Sep 14, 1982 edition.
[S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stanley Brooks Perdue obituary in the Oct 27, 2020 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Wilson Perdue obituary in the Jan 5, 1987 edition.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Kermit Mike Perdue¹

M, b. November 10, 1916, d. August 10, 1987

Father

James McDaniel "Jim" Perdue^2,3,1 b. July 26, 1887, d. April 29, 1975

Mother

Mary Elmer Poff^2,3,1 b. April 20, 1892, d. November 16, 1922

His Social Security Number was 224-16-0750.⁴ Kermit Mike Perdue was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 10, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,5 He married Virginia Marie Hill, daughter of Asa Castle Hill and Bertha Jevina Hollins, on December 23, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,5 Kermit Mike Perdue died on August 10, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^4,1

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 176, District 127, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 212, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 147, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1940

Farm laborer⁷

Family

Virginia Marie Hill b. May 24, 1918, d. August 11, 2001

Marriage*

Kermit Mike Perdue married Virginia Marie Hill, daughter of Asa Castle Hill and Bertha Jevina Hollins, on December 23, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,5

Children

Linda Perdue⁶
James Cassell "J. C." Perdue+⁸ b. August 13, 1940, d. July 7, 1987

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Perdue obituary in the Aug 12, 2001 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Elva Ethel Wickham^1,2,3,4

F, b. March 12, 1921, d. July 19, 2012

Father

James Wilburn Wickham^5,1,2,3,6,7 b. September 17, 1875, d. November 13, 1965

Mother

Ann Ethel "Annie" Martin^1,2,3,6 b. May 6, 1881, d. March 10, 1940

Elva Ethel Wickham was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 227-34-2672.⁸ She was born on March 12, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,8 She married Sidney Edward Holt, son of Haden Peter Holt and Ada Mestra Shilling, on December 17, 1938 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4,7 As of December 17, 1938,her married name was Holt. As of November 14, 1998,her married name was Eary.⁹ Elva Ethel Wickham married Leslie Myron "Pete" Eary Sr. on November 14, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,9 Elva Ethel Wickham died on July 19, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^4,10,8 She Elva Wickham Holt Eary, 91, of Roanoke, joined her Heavenly Father on Thursday July 19, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Sidney Holt and Leslie (Pete) Eary. She is survived by her sons, Horace (Tim) Holt and wife, BeBe, Gerald Holt and wife, Linda; daughter, Carol Holt Perdue and husband, Kerry; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; many beloved nieces, nephews and special friends; extended family members, David Eary and family, Leslie Eary and family. "Mom" was a life time member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, Cave Spring Baptist Church and enjoyed attending Clearbrook Baptist Church. She was known as the family historian for the Holt and Wickham families, and enjoyed sharing her information with all. She also loved fishing, hunting and fun times with family and friends. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 20, 2012. Graveside services will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2012. Pastor Bryan Ratliff will officiate. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on July 20, 2012.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 218, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 56, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

Family 1

Sidney Edward Holt b. April 28, 1916, d. April 25, 1985

Marriage*

Elva Ethel Wickham married Sidney Edward Holt, son of Haden Peter Holt and Ada Mestra Shilling, on December 17, 1938 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4,7

Children

Horace Alvin "Tim" Holt^2,3,4,7
Gerald Sidney Holt^2,3,4,9
Carol Etheline Holt^2,3,4,9

Family 2

Leslie Myron "Pete" Eary Sr. b. June 28, 1920, d. May 10, 2002

Marriage*

Elva Ethel Wickham married Leslie Myron "Pete" Eary Sr. on November 14, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,9

Citations

[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elva Wickham Holt Eary obituary in the Jul 20, 2012 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for James Wilburn Wickham.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 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.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.