Rufus Helfin Hendrick1,2

M, b. May 15, 1855, d. April 5, 1919
     Rufus Helfin Hendrick was buried at Locust Grove Cemetery, Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on May 15, 1855 at Alamance Co., North Carolina.1,2 He married Tabitha Elizabeth "Bettie" Young, daughter of Isaac Young and Ruth Hill, on May 31, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Rufus Helfin Hendrick died on April 5, 1919 at age 63.2

Occupation

1880Wagon maker1

Family

Tabitha Elizabeth "Bettie" Young b. June 1, 1861, d. January 20, 1955
Marriage*Rufus Helfin Hendrick married Tabitha Elizabeth "Bettie" Young, daughter of Isaac Young and Ruth Hill, on May 31, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S283] Edgar L. Vest, Locust Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Reta Juanita Hendrick1,2,3

F, b. June 16, 1902, d. May 17, 1977
FatherRufus Helfin Hendrick1,3 b. May 15, 1855, d. April 5, 1919
MotherTabitha Elizabeth "Bettie" Young1,3 b. June 1, 1861, d. January 20, 1955
     Reta Juanita Hendrick was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,1 Her Social Security Number was 226-92-8662.4 She was born on June 16, 1902 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,3 She married Claude Swanson Hall, son of Doctor R. "Dock" Hall and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Prillaman, on November 15, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,1,6 As of November 15, 1922,her married name was Hall.5 Reta Juanita Hendrick died on May 17, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.2,1 She Mrs. Reta Juanita Hendrick Hall, age 74, of 567 Parkdale Dr., Salem, passed away Tuesday in a Salem hospital. She is survived by her husband, Claude Swanson Hall; one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Grice, Salem; two sons, Cleon Hall, Salem; Irving Hall, Richmond; three sisters, Mrs. Artic Huff, Roanoke; Mrs. Verlie Barnhart, Radford; Mrs. Mammie Gilmer, Portsmouth, Ohio; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 18, 1977.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 416, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 24, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 6, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Claude Swanson Hall b. December 19, 1898, d. August 12, 1988
Marriage*Reta Juanita Hendrick married Claude Swanson Hall, son of Doctor R. "Dock" Hall and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Prillaman, on November 15, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reta Juanita Hendrick Hall obituary in the May 18, 1977 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Claude S. Hall obituary in the Aug 14, 1988 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Hall Grice obituary in the Oct 3, 2017 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Elsie Pauline Craighead1,2,3,4

F, b. June 21, 1921, d. June 3, 1998
FatherEverette Zack Craighead5,6,4,7 b. May 10, 1898, d. May 9, 1963
MotherLuella Ellen Carr8,5,4,7 b. July 10, 1895, d. July 24, 1934
     Elsie Pauline Craighead was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 227-76-6027.9 She was born on June 21, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,10,3,9,4 She married William Ernest Bell, son of Carley Romulus "Carl" Bell and Louemma Elizabeth "Luemmie" Stump, on December 24, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 As of December 24, 1939,her married name was Bell. As of April 9, 1948,her married name was Moran.7 Elsie Pauline Craighead married James Noah "PeeWee" Moran on April 9, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,11,7 Elsie Pauline Craighead died on June 3, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.1,10,9 She MORAN, Elsie Pauline Craighead, 76, of Floyd, died Wednesday night, June 3, 1998 in a Roanoke hospital. She was preceded in death by two sons, William Nelson Bell and Samuel David Moran. Surviving are her husband, James N. Moran, Floyd; two daughters and a son-in-law, Carolyn and Charles Linwood Wilson, Check, Linda Steele, Spotsylvania; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Larry and Charlotte Bell, Copper Hill, James Robert "Bobby" and Jima Moran, Roanoke, Steven K. Moran, Floyd, Randy and Brenda Moran, Willis. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery. on June 7, 1998.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 56, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 119, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family 1

William Ernest Bell b. March 29, 1920, d. March 13, 1944
Marriage*Elsie Pauline Craighead married William Ernest Bell, son of Carley Romulus "Carl" Bell and Louemma Elizabeth "Luemmie" Stump, on December 24, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Family 2

James Noah "PeeWee" Moran b. April 4, 1927, d. October 21, 2013
Marriage*Elsie Pauline Craighead married James Noah "PeeWee" Moran on April 9, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,11,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Pauline Craighead Moran obituary in the Jun 7, 1998 edition.
  2. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Everett Zack Craighead obituary in the May 9, 1963 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Noah Moran obituary in the Oct 24, 2013 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Clifton Bell obituary in the Jun 6, 2008 edition.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Reference # 01-64.

William Ernest Bell1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 29, 1920, d. March 13, 1944
FatherCarley Romulus "Carl" Bell1,3 b. October 21, 1898, d. January 1, 1945
MotherLouemma Elizabeth "Luemmie" Stump1,3 b. March 30, 1896, d. November 3, 1981
     William Ernest Bell was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 He was born on March 29, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,7,3,4,5 He married Elsie Pauline Craighead, daughter of Everette Zack Craighead and Luella Ellen Carr, on December 24, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 William Ernest Bell died on March 13, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 23; Died of tuberculosis and pneumonia.6,7,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 119, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Farmer8

Family

Elsie Pauline Craighead b. June 21, 1921, d. June 3, 1998
Marriage*William Ernest Bell married Elsie Pauline Craighead, daughter of Everette Zack Craighead and Luella Ellen Carr, on December 24, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Clifton Bell obituary in the Jun 6, 2008 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Pauline Craighead Moran obituary in the Jun 7, 1998 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

James Noah "PeeWee" Moran1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. April 4, 1927, d. October 21, 2013
     His Social Security Number was 231-24-7658.8 James Noah "PeeWee" Moran was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He James Noah (Pee Wee) Moran, 86, of Floyd, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Craighead Moran; parents, Belva Lee and Lena Hill Moran; son, Samuel David Moran; stepsons, William Nelson Bell and Larry Cliffton Bell; brother, Belva Lee Moran Jr; and sisters, Vera Radford, Lera Hylton, and Eva Moran. James served in the Navy during World War II.He is survived by his children, James Robert Moran and wife, Jima, Steven Kenneth Moran, Carolyn M. Wilson and husband, Linwood, Randy Lee Moran and wife, Brenda, and Linda Moran Steele; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Holland; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment to follow in the Restvale Cemetery with Military Rites by the Floyd VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Carol Craighead and to the staff at Lewis-Gale Hospital in Salem for their special care.2 He was born on April 4, 1927 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4,5,7,8 He married Elsie Pauline Craighead, daughter of Everette Zack Craighead and Luella Ellen Carr, on April 9, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4 James Noah "PeeWee" Moran died on October 21, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.2,3,6,8

Family

Elsie Pauline Craighead b. June 21, 1921, d. June 3, 1998
Marriage*He married Elsie Pauline Craighead, daughter of Everette Zack Craighead and Luella Ellen Carr, on April 9, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Pauline Craighead Moran obituary in the Jun 7, 1998 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Noah Moran obituary in the Oct 24, 2013 edition.
  3. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Reference # 01-64.
  12. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Jaxon Leonard Mills birth announcement in the Dec 31, 2009 edition.

Irene Craighead1,2

F, b. April 30, 1923, d. May 7, 1923
FatherEverette Zack Craighead1 b. May 10, 1898, d. May 9, 1963
MotherLuella Ellen Carr1 b. July 10, 1895, d. July 24, 1934
     Irene Craighead was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on April 30, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on May 7, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Arnold Johnson Craighead1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 25, 1929, d. August 22, 1965
FatherEverette Zack Craighead7,8,9,3,4 b. May 10, 1898, d. May 9, 1963
MotherLuella Ellen Carr10,3,4 b. July 10, 1895, d. July 24, 1934
     Arnold Johnson Craighead was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Va. PFC U.S. Army."1,11 He was born on January 25, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11,3,4,5,12,13 He married Lucille Virginia Agee, daughter of George Lee Agee and Abbie Mary Thompson, on September 2, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,14 Arnold Johnson Craighead died on August 22, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 36.1,11,4,6,13 He Arnold Johnson Craighead, 36, of Route 6, Roanoke (Eastland Road), died Sunday afternoon in a local hospital. Survivors wife, Mrs. Lucille Virginia Craighead; his stepmother, Mrs. Pearl Craighead; a son, Curtis Wayne Craighead; a daughter, Miss Lois Marlene Craighead, all of Roanoke County; a sister, Mrs. Pauline Moran, Floyd County; two, brothers, Roy Craighead, Salem, James Craighead, Richmond. on August 23, 1965.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 56, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 116, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 201, District 81-32, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Lucille Virginia Agee b. August 27, 1932, d. December 25, 2009
Marriage*Arnold Johnson Craighead married Lucille Virginia Agee, daughter of George Lee Agee and Abbie Mary Thompson, on September 2, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,14 
Children
  • Curtis Wayne Craighead6,14
  • Lois Marlene Craighead6,3

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentifed funeral home pamphlet for Arnold Johnson Craighead.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Arnold Johnson Craighead obituary in the Aug 23, 1965 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Everett Zack Craighead obituary in the May 9, 1963 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucille Agee Craighead Sink obituary in the Dec 28, 2009 edition.

Eliza Rosabelle "Ellie" Dickerson1

F, b. circa 1870, d. September 14, 1928
     Eliza Rosabelle "Ellie" Dickerson was born circa 1870.2 She married John Henry Price in 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 As of 1892,her married name was Price. Eliza Rosabelle "Ellie" Dickerson died on September 14, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Family

John Henry Price b. circa 1873, d. March 6, 1938
Marriage*She married John Henry Price in 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Helen Merlene Vest1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. October 6, 1934, d. July 1, 2005
FatherHarless Talmidge "Harlie" Vest3,4,5,6 b. July 31, 1911, d. December 12, 1973
MotherPearl Gay Hall2,3,4,5,6 b. April 25, 1915, d. September 22, 1990
     Helen Merlene Vest was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 229-36-7325.7 She was born on October 6, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,7 As of August 12, 1950,her married name was Sames.6 She married Waymon Jackson Sames, son of Rufus Glen Sames, on August 12, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,6 As of March 9, 2002,her married name was Acord.6 Helen Merlene Vest married Kenneth Roger Acord on March 9, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,8,6 Helen Merlene Vest died on July 1, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.3,7,9 She Helen Vest Sames Acord, 70, of Christiansburg, Va. was called from this earthly life by her Heavenly Father to heaven on Friday, July 1, 2005. She was born on October 6, 1934, in Floyd County the daughter of the late Harless T. and Pearl Hall Vest. She was a 50 year resident of Christiansburg, where her life's profession, that of a professional seamstress, was to provide quality work for her customers. She has been a member of the Bible Baptist Church for many years. Helen was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Waymon J. Sames; daughter, (eight month old) Judy Ann Sames, daughter (16 years old) Barbara Jean Sames, son (14 years old) Jerry Waymon Sames and sister, Claudine McGuyer. Helen is survived by her husband of three years, Kenneth R. Acord, formerly of Slab Fork, W.Va; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jo and Bob Nunley, Velma and Mack Gibson, Anne Crouch and Linda Bower; five stepsons and their wives, Jeff and Carol Acord, Ted and Dee Acord, Tim and Carol Acord, Clifton and Jennifer Acord and Glen and Jenny Acord; 12 step grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Ellen McGuyer, Shirley Walters, Glen Walters, Randy Gibson, Rita Orren, Vanessa Moore, Naomi Lagan, Denise Linkous, Cathy Stoner, Darshall Mabry, Donna Varner, Eric Bennett, Anita Orren and numerous cousins in Floyd County. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 2005 at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 4, 2005 at the Bible Baptist Church conducted by Pastor Dusty Etter with interment to follow in the Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. The Acord family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com
on July 3, 2005.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 138, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family 1

Waymon Jackson Sames b. January 6, 1930, d. November 1, 1997
Marriage*Helen Merlene Vest married Waymon Jackson Sames, son of Rufus Glen Sames, on August 12, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,6 
Children

Family 2

Kenneth Roger Acord b. October 10, 1941, d. January 25, 2019
Marriage*Helen Merlene Vest married Kenneth Roger Acord on March 9, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,8,6 

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pearl Vest Roop obituary in the Sep 24, 1990 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Vest Sames Acord obituary in the Jul 3, 2005 edition.
  4. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Roger Acord obituary in the Jan 29, 2019 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Waymon J. Sames obituary in the Nov 2, 1997 edition.

Anne Elizabeth Vest1,2

F, b. November 5, 1948, d. June 30, 2014
FatherHarless Talmidge "Harlie" Vest3,4,1,2 b. July 31, 1911, d. December 12, 1973
MotherPearl Gay Hall5,3,4,1,2 b. April 25, 1915, d. September 22, 1990
     Anne Elizabeth Vest was born on November 5, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6,7 As of June 2, 1964,her married name was Graves.7 She married Everett Harold Graves Jr. on June 2, 1964 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.7 Anne Elizabeth Vest and Everett Harold Graves Jr. were divorced on August 22, 1968 at Radford, Virginia.7 As of April 19, 1969,her married name was Bennett.1 Anne Elizabeth Vest married Alfred Herbert Bennett on April 19, 1969 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Anne Elizabeth Vest and Alfred Herbert Bennett were divorced on October 1, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 As of May 22, 1981,her married name was Criner.1 Anne Elizabeth Vest married Phillip Luther Criner on May 22, 1981 at Radford, Virginia.1,2 As of August 15, 2003,her married name was Crouch.1 Anne Elizabeth Vest married Charles Jay Crouch on August 15, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Anne Elizabeth Vest died on June 30, 2014 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 65.8 She Anne Elizabeth Vest, 65, of Radford, passed away Monday, June 30, 2014. She was a property manager with Poff Construction. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harless T. and Pearl Hall Vest and her beloved husband and companion, Phil Criner of Virginia. Survivors include her daughter and partner, Anita Graves Orren and Crystal Branson of Greensboro, N.C; son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Peggy Bennett of Christiansburg; sisters, Ellen Nunley, Velma Gibson and Linda Bower, all of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Ryan Orren, Bradley and Catherine Orren, Alex Adams, Darian Bennett , Emily Harrison, and Tyler Harrison; great-grandchildren, Dylan and Loucylle Orren; a special granddaughter, Ashley Orren and her beloved pet, Meika. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 6 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with the Rev. Dallas F. Bennett, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Lung Association National Office, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601. The family wishes to thank Good Samaritan Hospice for the kind and compassionate care given to Ms. Vest during her illness. The Vest family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. on July 2, 2014.2

Family 1

Everett Harold Graves Jr.
Marriage*She married Everett Harold Graves Jr. on June 2, 1964 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.7 
Divorce* Anne Elizabeth Vest and Everett Harold Graves Jr. were divorced on August 22, 1968 at Radford, Virginia.7 
Child
  • Anita Graves2

Family 2

Alfred Herbert Bennett b. September 1, 1943, d. November 27, 2020
Marriage*Anne Elizabeth Vest married Alfred Herbert Bennett on April 19, 1969 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Anne Elizabeth Vest and Alfred Herbert Bennett were divorced on October 1, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 
Child
  • Eric Zane Bennett9,2

Family 3

Phillip Luther Criner b. December 6, 1941, d. June 2, 1998
Marriage*Anne Elizabeth Vest married Phillip Luther Criner on May 22, 1981 at Radford, Virginia.1,2 

Family 4

Charles Jay Crouch
Marriage*Anne Elizabeth Vest married Charles Jay Crouch on August 15, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anne Elizabeth Vest obituary in the Jul 2, 2014 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Vest Sames Acord obituary in the Jul 3, 2005 edition.
  4. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pearl Vest Roop obituary in the Sep 24, 1990 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phillip Luther Criner obituary in the Jun 5, 1998 edition.

Linda Gay Vest1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. March 29, 1950, d. May 30, 2019
FatherHarless Talmidge "Harlie" Vest3,4,8,9 b. July 31, 1911, d. December 12, 1973
MotherPearl Gay Hall2,3,4,8,9 b. April 25, 1915, d. September 22, 1990
     Linda Gay Vest was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.9 Her married name was Thompson. She married Kenneth Edward Thompson.4 Linda Gay Vest was born on March 29, 1950 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 She and Kenneth Edward Thompson were divorced on December 10, 1993 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 As of October 6, 1997,her married name was Bower.6 Linda Gay Vest married Larry Ellen Bower on October 6, 1997 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 Linda Gay Vest died on May 30, 2019 at Virginia at age 69.9 She Linda Vest Bower, 69, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2019. She was a self-employed seamstress for over 35 years, but her favorite title was "Grandma". Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Harless and Pearl Vest; and four sisters. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Vanessa and David Moore of Salem, Va., Denise and Bobby Reed of Christiansburg, and Naomi and Lee Lagan of Okeene, Okla; sister and brother-in-law, Velma and Mack Gibson of Christiansburg; seven grandchildren, Derick Linkous, Zachary Moore, and Ashley, Andrew, Conner, Rebekah and Lara Lagan; and a great-grandchild, Branson Hicks. The family will receive friends from 12 until 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery in Floyd County. on June 2, 2019.9

Family 1

Kenneth Edward Thompson
Marriage*She married Kenneth Edward Thompson.4 
Divorce* Linda Gay Vest and Kenneth Edward Thompson were divorced on December 10, 1993 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 
Children
  • Denise Laynette Thompson6
  • Vanessa Lynn Thompson9
  • Naomi Rebekah Thompson9

Family 2

Larry Ellen Bower
Marriage*Linda Gay Vest married Larry Ellen Bower on October 6, 1997 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Claudine Vest McGuyer obituary in the Jan 25, 2002 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pearl Vest Roop obituary in the Sep 24, 1990 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Vest Sames Acord obituary in the Jul 3, 2005 edition.
  4. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anne Elizabeth Vest obituary in the Jul 2, 2014 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Vest Bower obituary in the Jun 2, 2019 edition.

Waymon Jackson Sames1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 6, 1930, d. November 1, 1997
FatherRufus Glen Sames b. August 24, 1899, d. September 29, 1954
     Waymon Jackson Sames was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 223-30-8825.6 He was born on January 6, 1930 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,6,5 He married Helen Merlene Vest, daughter of Harless Talmidge "Harlie" Vest and Pearl Gay Hall, on August 12, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,5 Waymon Jackson Sames died on November 1, 1997 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.6,3,4 He SAMES, Waymon J., 67, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, november 1, 1997 at his home. He was a retired employee of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant with thirty-eight and one-half years service, a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U. S. Air Force. He was a member of the McDaniel Lodge #86 AF & AM. Mr. Sames was a member of the Bible Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon and Sunday School teacher and had previously served as Pastor of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his children, Judy Ann, Barbara Jean and Jerry Waymon Sames, he is survived by his wife, Helen V. Sames; four brothers, Rufus Glenn Sames, Woodbridge, Bill Sames, Salem, Harry Sames, Lynchburg and Thomas Sweeney, Ft. Knox, Ken. two sisters, Pearl Akers, Christiansburg, Charlotte Clemmer, Chesapeake. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at the Bible Baptist Church, conducted by Pastor Dusty Etter and the Rev. L. V. DeHart, with burial in the Huffville Cemetery. Friends may call anytime Sunday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening. on November 2, 1997.3

Family

Helen Merlene Vest b. October 6, 1934, d. July 1, 2005
Marriage*He married Helen Merlene Vest, daughter of Harless Talmidge "Harlie" Vest and Pearl Gay Hall, on August 12, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Vest Sames Acord obituary in the Jul 3, 2005 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Waymon J. Sames obituary in the Nov 2, 1997 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Alfred Herbert Bennett1,2,3

M, b. September 1, 1943, d. November 27, 2020
     Alfred Herbert Bennett was born on September 1, 1943 at Austinville, Wythe Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Anne Elizabeth Vest, daughter of Harless Talmidge "Harlie" Vest and Pearl Gay Hall, on April 19, 1969 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Alfred Herbert Bennett and Anne Elizabeth Vest were divorced on October 1, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Alfred Herbert Bennett died on November 27, 2020 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.3 He Alfred Herbert Bennett, 77, of Riner, Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020. Herb gained his heavenly wings and now joins his parents, Dallas Ford Sr. and Lilly Dale Alfred Bennett, and sisters, Joy Kanode and Ruby Agee. Herb was born in Austinville, Virginia. As a minister's son, the family moved frequently across Southwest Virginia before eventually settling in Christiansburg. He graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1961, where he discovered a passion for baseball. He joined the United States Army Reserves and earned the rank of Staff Sergeant before being honorably discharged in 1971. He worked for VDOT, the Virginia Department of Transportation, Homer Cox Ford, and Marks and Associates before partnering with his cousin, Dale Byer to establish the survey company Byer, Bennett, and Associates. He was a member of Harbor of Hope Church, where he sang in the choir. He had an affinity for dogs including his beloved Labradors Bear and Jake and Border Collie Oakley. He is survived by his wife, Julia Young Bennett; sons, Eric Z. Bennett and wife, Peggy, and John H. King and wife, Mindy; and grandchildren, Darian Bennett, Alex Adams, Emily Graham, and Tyler Harrison. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. on November 29, 2020.3

Family

Anne Elizabeth Vest b. November 5, 1948, d. June 30, 2014
Marriage*He married Anne Elizabeth Vest, daughter of Harless Talmidge "Harlie" Vest and Pearl Gay Hall, on April 19, 1969 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Alfred Herbert Bennett and Anne Elizabeth Vest were divorced on October 1, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Child
  • Eric Zane Bennett4,5,3

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred Herbert Bennett obitury in the Nov 29, 2020 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phillip Luther Criner obituary in the Jun 5, 1998 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anne Elizabeth Vest obituary in the Jul 2, 2014 edition.

Judy Ann Sames1,2,3,4

F, b. November 9, 1951, d. July 16, 1952
FatherWaymon Jackson Sames1,2,4 b. January 6, 1930, d. November 1, 1997
MotherHelen Merlene Vest1,2,4 b. October 6, 1934, d. July 1, 2005
     Judy Ann Sames was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 She was born on November 9, 1951 at Radford, Virginia.5,3,4 She died on July 16, 1952 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Vest Sames Acord obituary in the Jul 3, 2005 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Waymon J. Sames obituary in the Nov 2, 1997 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

William Aaron Conner1

M, b. September 29, 1843, d. August 27, 1854
FatherNathan L. Conner1,2,3,4,5 b. October 13, 1813, d. April 11, 1880
MotherEliza "Elizabeth" Cole1,2,3,4,5 b. circa 1816, d. August 24, 1854
     William Aaron Conner was born on September 29, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on August 27, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 10; Died of flux.1,3,4,5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 87, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  4. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  5. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.

Barbara Jean Sames1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 4, 1955, d. February 20, 1971
FatherWaymon Jackson Sames2,3,5 b. January 6, 1930, d. November 1, 1997
MotherHelen Merlene Vest2,3,5 b. October 6, 1934, d. July 1, 2005
     Barbara Jean Sames was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 She was born on January 4, 1955 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,5 She died on February 20, 1971 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 16; Died in an auto accident.1,5

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Vest Sames Acord obituary in the Jul 3, 2005 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Waymon J. Sames obituary in the Nov 2, 1997 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Jerry Waymon Sames1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 19, 1956, d. February 20, 1971
FatherWaymon Jackson Sames2,3,5 b. January 6, 1930, d. November 1, 1997
MotherHelen Merlene Vest2,3,5 b. October 6, 1934, d. July 1, 2005
     Jerry Waymon Sames was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 He was born on October 19, 1956 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,5 He died on February 20, 1971 at Radford, Virginia, at age 14; Died in an auto accident.1,5

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Vest Sames Acord obituary in the Jul 3, 2005 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Waymon J. Sames obituary in the Nov 2, 1997 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Rufus Glen Sames1

M, b. August 24, 1899, d. September 29, 1954
     Rufus Glen Sames was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on August 24, 1899.1 He died on September 29, 1954 at age 55.1

Family

Child

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

Lorraine Ferris1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. January 20, 1933, d. July 25, 2005
FatherHarvey Lee Ferris1,2,3,7,4 b. November 14, 1897, d. February 1, 1983
MotherNellie Jane Conner1,3,7,4 b. March 6, 1897, d. January 29, 1972
     Lorraine Ferris was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 Her Social Security Number was 223-38-9562.8 Her married name was Hall.1 She married Joseph Erby Hall Jr., son of Joseph Erby "Jack" Hall and Lena G. Dobbins.1 Lorraine Ferris was born on January 20, 1933 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,4,5,6 She died on July 25, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.1,8,5,9 She Lorraine Ferris Hall, 72, of Salem, was called home to be with our Lord, Monday, July 25, 2005. She was born January 20, 1933. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Nellie Ferris; her husband, Joseph Erby Hall, Jr; and a brother, Carlton Lee Ferris. Surviving are her children, Linda Hall Jenkins and her husband, Gene, Richard Hall and his friend, Katherine Hamilton, Tammy Hall Miller; three grandchildren, Jason Jenkins, Angela Jenkins and Brittney Miller; special friends, Kathy Bordewisch and Robert Jenkins. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. William Fintel, the Oncology staff, Radiation department, and the 6th floor nurses and techs at Lewis-Gale Hospital for their loving care. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd County. on July 27, 2005.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 135, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Joseph Erby Hall Jr. b. February 8, 1925, d. October 1, 1964
Marriage*Lorraine Ferris married Joseph Erby Hall Jr., son of Joseph Erby "Jack" Hall and Lena G. Dobbins.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorraine Ferris Hall obituary in the Jul 27, 2005 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Carlton Lee Ferris obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nellie Conner Ferris obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Joseph Erby Hall obituary in the Oct 2, 1964 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Charles Thurman Radford1,2,3

M, b. July 5, 1921, d. February 9, 1999
FatherJohn William Radford2,4 b. January 27, 1880, d. January 22, 1933
MotherJulia Ann Webb2,4 b. March 14, 1885, d. March 9, 1971
     His Social Security Number was 226-16-5923.5 Charles Thurman Radford was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 He was born on July 5, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 He married Pauline Virginia Nichols, daughter of Joseph Fredrick "Joe" Nichols and Lucy Mary Maude Poff, on December 27, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 Charles Thurman Radford died on February 9, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.5,1 He RADFORD, Charles Thurman, 77, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 1999 in a Salem hospital. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Virginia Radford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Carter W. and Faye Radford, Roanoke, Raymond and Sabrina Radford, Salem; three daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Howard Artrip, Doris and Donald Fulcher, all of Salem, Lovanda and Ed Meldick, Ahoskie, N. C; two brothers and sisters-in-law, S. B. and Aberdeen Radford, Salem, Eston and Lottie Radford, Floyd; three sisters and brother-in-law, Maybelle Pendleton, Roanoke, Clovis Richards, Floyd, Nora and Eldridge Wilson, Danville; ten grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 13 at 12 noon at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. James Pentecost officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel after 1 p.m. Thursday. on February 11, 1999.1

Family

Pauline Virginia Nichols b. July 8, 1922, d. September 30, 2014
Marriage*He married Pauline Virginia Nichols, daughter of Joseph Fredrick "Joe" Nichols and Lucy Mary Maude Poff, on December 27, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Thurman Radford obituary in the Feb 11, 1999 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carter Whitlow Radford obituary in the Mar 8, 2012 edition.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Julia Ann Webb Radford obituary in the Mar 18, 1971 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Nichols Radford obituary in the Oct 3, 2014 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Lovanda Meldick obituary.

John William Radford1,2

M, b. January 27, 1880, d. January 22, 1933
FatherJoshua R. Radford3,4 b. April, 1846, d. June 24, 1927
MotherSarah Agee3,4 b. November 9, 1844, d. March 6, 1936
     John William Radford was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 He was born on January 27, 1880 at Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jan 27, 1879.1,5,2 He married Julia Ann Webb on February 11, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,6,7 John William Radford died on January 22, 1933 at age 52.1,5

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Julia Ann Webb b. March 14, 1885, d. March 9, 1971
Marriage*John William Radford married Julia Ann Webb on February 11, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S224] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Vest Cemetery.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  4. [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
  5. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  6. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Julia Ann Webb Radford obituary in the Mar 18, 1971 edition.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Thurman Radford obituary in the Feb 11, 1999 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eston Azle Radford obituary in the Apr 5, 2013 edition.

Julia Ann Webb1,2

F, b. March 14, 1885, d. March 9, 1971
     Julia Ann Webb was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,2 She was born on March 14, 1885 at Virginia.3,4 She married John William Radford, son of Joshua R. Radford and Sarah Agee, on February 11, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,5,2 As of February 11, 1900,her married name was Radford. Julia Ann Webb died on March 9, 1971 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.3,4,2 She FLOYD -- Julia Ann Webb Radford, 85, widow of John W. Radford, died Tuesday, March 9, 1971, at the home of her son, Eston Radford, in Floyd. Surviving are five other sons, Artice Radford, Floyd, Phil Radford, Roanoke, Burton Radford, Thurman Radford, Salem, the Rev. Robert Radford, Salisbury, Md; five daughters, Mrs. Elliott Richards, Floyd, Mrs. Levi Pendleton, Salem, Mrs. Nora Wilson, Danville, Mrs. Tida Nelson, Martinsville, Mrs. Audrey Fielder, Baltimore, Md; a sister, Mrs. Mary Sowder, Rocky Mount. The funeral was Thursday, March 11, 1971, at 1 p.m. at Wood Funeral Chapel, with burial in Vest Cemetery. on March 18, 1971.2

Family

John William Radford b. January 27, 1880, d. January 22, 1933
Marriage*She married John William Radford, son of Joshua R. Radford and Sarah Agee, on February 11, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1035] Radford/Hale, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2738134&id=I594148179
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Julia Ann Webb Radford obituary in the Mar 18, 1971 edition.
  3. [S224] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Vest Cemetery.
  4. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  5. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Thurman Radford obituary in the Feb 11, 1999 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eston Azle Radford obituary in the Apr 5, 2013 edition.

Audrey Evelyn Nichols1,2

F, b. March 5, 1931, d. January 10, 1977
FatherJoseph Fredrick "Joe" Nichols3,4,5,1,2 b. February 14, 1900, d. March 17, 1970
MotherLucy Mary Maude Poff3,4,5,1,2 b. February 21, 1890, d. February 25, 1973
     Audrey Evelyn Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1 She was born on March 5, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,2 As of April 3, 1954,her married name was Murphy.2 She married Irvin Darrell Murphy on April 3, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,7,1,2 Audrey Evelyn Nichols died on January 10, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.6,8,1 She Floyd - Mrs. Audrey Nichols Murphy age 45, of 2431 Denniston Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, died in a Roanoke hospital Monday. Surviving are her husband Darrell Murphy; two sons, Douglas D. Murphy, Jeffrey C. Murphy, all of Roanoke; one brother Arthur Nichols, Check; four sisters, Mrs. Pauline Radford, Mrs. Aberdeen Radford, both of Salem; Mrs. Arlene Walters, Roanoke; Mrs. Lucille Shilling, Vinton. Funeral will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. R. W. Bowman and the Rev. Larry Lambreth officiating. Interment will be in the Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill. Friends may call at Wood Funeral Home.
on January 12, 1977.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 57, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Irvin Darrell Murphy b. September 2, 1931, d. October 12, 2000
Marriage*Audrey Evelyn Nichols married Irvin Darrell Murphy on April 3, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,7,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arlene Nichols Walters obituary in the Sep 7, 2001 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucille Nichols Shilling obituary in the Sep 30, 2012 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the I. D. Murphy obituary in the Oct 15, 2000 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Audrey Nichols Murphy obituary in the Jan 12, 1977 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Douglas D. Murphy obituary in the Aug 12, 1982 edition.