Anthony R. "Tony" Sowder1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 27, 1889, d. April 12, 1941
FatherWilliam Wheeler Sowder2,3 b. August 22, 1864, d. February 8, 1913
MotherOctavia Lee West2,3 b. February 17, 1867, d. August 8, 1943
     Anthony R. "Tony" Sowder was buried at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.6 He was born on June 27, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He married Eva May Goldsborough circa 1911.7,8,9 Anthony R. "Tony" Sowder died on April 12, 1941 at Sebastian Co., Arkansas, at age 51.4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 145, District 139, Grant, Pottawatomie Co., Kansas2
1910Dwelling 137, District 143, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas3
1920Dwelling 389, District 148, Prairie Grove Township, Washington Co., Arkansas10
1930Dwelling 153, District 21, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas7
1940Dwelling 33, District 66-54, Upper, Sebastian Co., Arkansas11

Occupation

1910Laundry washer3
1920Propriator10
1930Laundry foreman7
1940Laundryman11

Family

Eva May Goldsborough b. June 26, 1891, d. March 11, 1951
Marriage*Anthony R. "Tony" Sowder married Eva May Goldsborough circa 1911.7,8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S869] Arkansas Department of Health Division of Vital Records, Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S3325] Fairview Memorial Gardens, Washington Co., AK, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5170] Northwest Arkansas Times, From the Jack Norman Sowder obituary in the Apr 2, 1973 edition.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Alma S. Dodd obituary.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lydia Adeline "Liddie" Hall1,2

F, b. October 20, 1879, d. March 4, 1930
FatherRobert Wood Hall3,4,2 b. January, 1856
MotherEmily "Emma" Conner3,4,2 b. February 7, 1856, d. March 17, 1930
     Lydia Adeline "Liddie" Hall was buried at Puckett Cemetery, off Rt. 221 on a small dirt road between the old Copper Hill post office and H. C. Link & Son Pump Business, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She was born on October 20, 1879 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,4 As of June 22, 1899,her married name was King.2 She married Valentine Lee King, son of Peter O. King and Mary Magdaline "Maggie" Conner, on June 22, 1899 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Lydia Adeline "Liddie" Hall died on March 4, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 50; Struck at a railroad crossing while in her car.1,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 176, District 54, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 335, District 61, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 49, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 18, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

Valentine Lee King b. June 16, 1880, d. September 29, 1964
Marriage*Lydia Adeline "Liddie" Hall married Valentine Lee King, son of Peter O. King and Mary Magdaline "Maggie" Conner, on June 22, 1899 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S939] William Clyde Conner, Puckett Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

James Clinton "Clint" Carr1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

M, b. August 19, 1923, d. June 23, 1997
FatherJames Hawley Carr11,12,1,2,3,5,13,7 b. February 18, 1892, d. May 11, 1972
MotherChloe E. King14,11,12,1,2,3,5,13,7 b. February 24, 1896, d. May 5, 1973
     James Clinton "Clint" Carr was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 223-22-0323.15 He was born on August 19, 1923 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.15,4,7,8,9 He married Elsie Helen Adams on January 31, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 James Clinton "Clint" Carr died on June 23, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.15,1,4,10 He CARR, James Clinton, of Roanoke, passed away at home on Monday, June 23, 1997 following a long illness with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, James Hawley Carr; and his mother, Chloe King Carr of Simpsons, Va; and his sister, Lorraine Carr Reed, Copper Hill, Va. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Adams Carr; a daughter, Helen Dale Carr Duncan and husband, Thomas Thompson Duncan; two granddaughters, Heather Christin Duncan and Hollie Cathleen Duncan; a son, James Timothy Carr and wife, Donna Shelor Carr; and a grandson, James Timothy Carr II; one brother, Henry F. Carr and wife, Christine B. Carr; one brother-in-law, Ervin Thomas Reed; and several nieces and nephews. Clint was a member of Grandin Court Baptist Church and sang in the adult choir for many years. He retired from General Electric Company in 1985 after 30 years of service. Our family thanks Doctors William Fintel, John Phillip Bushkar, Bertram Spitzler, Joseph Nelson and John Preddy for their kind and gracious help during Clint's illness. Also thanks to the Nurses in the Chemotherapy Department of Lewis Gale Hospital and the Staff Nurses at Lewis Gale Hospital who so willing gave their help during Clint's hospital stay. A special thanks to our Church Family and many Friends whose prayers and offers of help sustained us. on June 25, 1997.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 25, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 22, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 240, District 81-20, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1950Auto mechanic16

Family

Elsie Helen Adams b. January 31, 1924
Marriage*James Clinton "Clint" Carr married Elsie Helen Adams on January 31, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Clinton Carr obituary in the Jun 25, 1997 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for James Hawley Carr.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James H. Carr obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Chloe King Carr obituary in the May 10, 1973 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [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.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Chloe King Carr.
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Dale Carr Duncan obituary in the Apr 6, 2006 edition.

Daniel Elmore "Danny" Gryder Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 11, 1933, d. August 19, 2014
     Daniel Elmore "Danny" Gryder Sr. Daniel E. Gryder, Sr. 81, of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. He was born on July 11, 1933 to the late Everett and Margaret Gryder of Roanoke. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, E. D. Gryder; first wife, Trevaleah L. Gryder; second wife, Jane B. Gryder. He is survived by his wife, Nancy W. Gryder; son, Daniel E. Gryder, Jr. and wife, Georgia, of North Dinwiddie; daughter, Treva Fronk and husband, Bobby, of Lexington, KY; grandchildren, Cary Wallace, Maggie Gryder, Emma Gryder and Ryan Fronk; great-grandchildren, Mia and Evan; sister, Judy Brubaker, of Callaway. Daniel graduated from Jefferson High School and went on to receive two Bachelor of Science degrees in Math and Chemistry at Wake Forest University, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. While at Wake Forest he also did graduate work. He was in the ROTC and went on to being four years active in the US Army and retired after seventeen years in the reserves as a Captain. While in the Army, he was in the Chemical Corp. Daniel worked for the NSA, Hercules Arsenal, Reynolds Tobacco Company and at First National Exchange Bank. He also taught at Virginia Western Community College. He started the first Apple Computer store in Roanoke with his business, The Computer Place, Inc. Daniel completed his career with Medical Facilities of America. He worked for MFA for thirty one years beginning when they only had approximately fifteen nursing homes and ended when they had forty. He was very proud of the work he did and his accomplishments to help the company grow. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Schmidt and staff, Dr. William Fintel and staff and the staff of Salem Health and Rehab for the care and compassion they showed which made the transition easier.5 He was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.5 He was born on July 11, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,6 He married Mary Trevaleah "Trevaleah" Long, daughter of William Franklin "Bill" "Willie" Long and Mary Gladys "Gladys" Conner, on April 11, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 Daniel Elmore "Danny" Gryder Sr. died on August 19, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.5

Family

Mary Trevaleah "Trevaleah" Long b. January 20, 1934, d. November 1, 1974
Marriage*He married Mary Trevaleah "Trevaleah" Long, daughter of William Franklin "Bill" "Willie" Long and Mary Gladys "Gladys" Conner, on April 11, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 
Children
  • Daniel Elmore "Danny" Gryder Jr.4,5
  • Marya Trevaleah "Treva" Gryder5

Citations

  1. [S317] "Personal knowledge of Gladys M. Conner Schaffer,."
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information.
  3. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Mary Trevaleah Gryder death certificate.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Daniel E. Gryder, Sr. obituary.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Valentine Carr Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. April 8, 1925, d. February 28, 2020
FatherValentine Carr Sr.1,2,3,5 b. April 21, 1882, d. December 30, 1944
MotherLula Jane King1,2,6,3,5 b. November 6, 1890, d. April 14, 1946
     Valentine Carr Jr. Valentine “V.T.” Carr, age 94, joined his beloved Ruth in heaven on Friday, February 28, 2020, at the Life Care Center in Sierra Vista, Arizona. V.T. was born April 8, 1925, to the late Valentine Carr and Lula King Carr in Floyd County, Va. He was a Veteran, serving during World War II in the 567th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion in Europe. Having been promoted to Records Supervisor by Appalachian Power Company, V.T. and his family moved to Abingdon in 1969 where he worked until his retirement. V.T. was a faithful member of the Abingdon United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Ruth Alice Kellam Carr, and his parents, Valentine and Lula King Carr. He is survived by his two children, son, Daniel Lloyd Carr and wife, Gladys, of Nashville, Tenn; daughter, Vickie Carr Dean and husband, David, of Sierra Vista, Ariz; two sisters-in-law, Reba Joy Farley of Ashburn, Va. and Patricia Ann Kellam of Fuquay-Varina, N.C; two grandchildren, Christopher Carr and Phillip Carr; and four great grandchildren, Connor, Cooper, Maxwell, and Henry Carr. A committal service will follow at the Serenity Garden Mausoleum of Forest Hills Memory Gardens where military honors will be rendered by the Virginia National Guard.3 He was buried at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.3 He was born on April 8, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5,7,4 He married Ruth Alice Kellam on February 18, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8,5 Valentine Carr Jr. died on February 28, 2020 at Sierra Vista, Cochise Co., Arizona, at age 94.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 62, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 122, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 40, District 120-27, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1950Bookkeeper9

Family

Ruth Alice Kellam b. July 3, 1929, d. November 29, 2018
Marriage*Valentine Carr Jr. married Ruth Alice Kellam on February 18, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8,5 
Children
  • Daniel Lloyd Carr3,8
  • Vickie Marie Carr3,8,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3757] Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, online www.farrisfuneralservice.com, From the Valentine Carr obituary.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Lula King Carr obituary in the Apr 15, 1946 edition.
  7. [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.
  8. [S3757] Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, online www.farrisfuneralservice.com, From the Ruth Alice Kellam Carr obituary.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Pearl Epperly1

F, b. October 10, 1924, d. August 12, 1992
FatherHiley Lee Epperly2,3,4,5 b. July 17, 1892, d. April 12, 1967
MotherBlanche Woodruff Sumner2,3,6,4,5 b. July 9, 1897, d. July 30, 1977
     Virginia Pearl Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 Her Social Security Number was 226-26-7200.8 She was born on October 10, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,8 She married Dewey Leonard Epperley, son of Alonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly and Myrtle Ellen Poff, on June 22, 1946 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,7,9 Virginia Pearl Epperly died on August 12, 1992 at age 67.8,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 83, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 142, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Dewey Leonard Epperley b. October 18, 1924, d. July 10, 1996
Marriage*Virginia Pearl Epperly married Dewey Leonard Epperley, son of Alonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly and Myrtle Ellen Poff, on June 22, 1946 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,7,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3680] Southwest Times, The, From the Cecil Leonard Epperley obituary in the Aug 3, 2011 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Herman Lee Epperly obituary in the Aug 5, 1965 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Blanche Epperly obituary in the Aug 4, 1977 edition.
  7. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the Kenneth Ray Epperley obituary in the Jun 20, 2004 edition.
  11. [S3465] New River Valley News, online nrvnews.com, From the Roger Lee Epperly obituary.
  12. [S333] The Southwest Times, Pulaski, Virginia, From the Kenneth Ray Epperly obituary in the Jun 20, 2004 edition.

Edsel B. Epperly1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 21, 1926, d. July 4, 1954
FatherHiley Lee Epperly1,4,6 b. July 17, 1892, d. April 12, 1967
MotherBlanche Woodruff Sumner1,4,6 b. July 9, 1897, d. July 30, 1977
     Edsel B. Epperly was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on September 21, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,5 He married Kaula Mae Vest, daughter of Roy Allen Vest and Malinda Alice McNeil, on November 3, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,3 Edsel B. Epperly died on July 4, 1954 at Virginia at age 27; Died in an automobile accident.2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 83, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 142, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1951Mechanic1

Family

Kaula Mae Vest
Marriage*Edsel B. Epperly married Kaula Mae Vest, daughter of Roy Allen Vest and Malinda Alice McNeil, on November 3, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,3 
Child
  • Larry Douglas Epperly3,8,9

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S911] Paul McNeil, "McNeil Genealogy."
  8. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall1,2,3

F, b. August 22, 1922, d. April 4, 2006
FatherLeonard Hamilton Hall1,2,4,5,6,7,3 b. February 4, 1890, d. September 15, 1963
MotherJessie Bell "Josie" Price1,2,4,5,6,7,3 b. March 15, 1893, d. August 21, 1982
     Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 226-12-1510.8 She married Unknown Bower.9 Her married name was Basham. Her married name was Bower. Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall was born on August 22, 1922 at Thorp, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,7 She married Archie Edward Palmer, son of John W. Palmer and Zella Aldine "Zillie" Hall, on January 9, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,10 As of January 9, 1939,her married name was Palmer. Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall married Roy Hezekiah "Booty" Basham on May 8, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3 Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall and Roy Hezekiah "Booty" Basham were divorced on February 13, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11 Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall died on April 4, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.4,8,10 She Nan B. Palmer Basham, 83, of Roanoke, departed this life for heaven on April 4, 2006. Nan was a resident of Roanoke for most of her life, except for the past three and a half years during which she resided at Lakeview Assisted Living and was recently a resident of the Memory Care Unit at Richfield Recovery and Care Center in Salem. She was the daughter of the late Leonard H. and Josie Hall of Union Valley, Va. She was predeceased by husbands, Archie Edward Palmer and Roy H. (Booty) Basham; son, Lonnie G. Palmer; sisters, Edna Honaker, Pearl Roop, Eunice Muncy and Eva Hall; brothers, Leonard ("Junior") Hall and Raymond Hall. Nan is survived by her daughter, Doris Sweeney Musselman and her husband, Greg of Salem, Va; a son, Edward Ronald Palmer and his wife, Margaret of Chandler, Ariz; sister, Wanna Thomas of Christiansburg; brothers and sisters-in-law, Brainard Hall and Kate, Lloyd (Cotton) Hall and Lucille of Christiansburg; five grandchildren, Tammy Sweeney Blankenship of Salem, Va., Michael Edward Sweeney of Roanoke, Va., Cindy Palmer Herst of Lake Villa, Ill., Sandy Palmer Loomis of Lakeside, Ariz., and Ronnie Palmer of Chandler, Ariz; five greatgranddaughters, Sara and Melissa Blankenship, Tiffany Sweeney and Sierra and Savannah Palmer. Nan was retired after 28 years with Roses Stores and after eight years with Sam's Wholesale Club in Roanoke. She leaves behind a host of special co-workers at Sam's, friends Jackie Musselman, Ava Brown, Charlie at Pet City, Nancy Wade and Gelene Hall of Connelly Memorial Baptist Church, all of whom helped Nan from time to time and were her angels on earth. Nan was also predeceased in 2005 by her beloved poodle, B.J. The family wishes to thank the staff of 4 West at Richfield as well as the Gentle Shepherd Hospice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006 at the Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Rd. S.W. A service celebrating Nan's life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2006 at the funeral home officiated by the Rev. Travis Oswald. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
on April 6, 2006.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 87, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 15, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Unknown Bower
Marriage*Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall married Unknown Bower.9 

Family 2

Archie Edward Palmer b. December 10, 1913, d. October 11, 1959
Marriage*Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall married Archie Edward Palmer, son of John W. Palmer and Zella Aldine "Zillie" Hall, on January 9, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,10 
Children

Family 3

Roy Hezekiah "Booty" Basham b. November 19, 1921, d. February 7, 1999
Marriage*Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall married Roy Hezekiah "Booty" Basham on May 8, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3 
Divorce* Nannie Bell "Nan" Hall and Roy Hezekiah "Booty" Basham were divorced on February 13, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11 

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Nan B. Palmer Basham obituary in the Apr 6, 2006 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pearl Vest Roop obituary in the Sep 24, 1990 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Ann Palmer Sweeney obituary in the Jun 24, 2022 edition.

Wanna Lee Hall1,2,3,4

F, b. May 26, 1926, d. August 20, 2013
FatherLeonard Hamilton Hall5,6,2,3,4 b. February 4, 1890, d. September 15, 1963
MotherJessie Bell "Josie" Price5,6,2,3,4 b. March 15, 1893, d. August 21, 1982
     Wanna Lee Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 She was born on May 26, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,4 As of July 5, 1945,her married name was Thomas.2 She married Frank Loveling Thomas Jr. on July 5, 1945 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 As of July 2, 1977,her married name was Royal.2 Wanna Lee Hall married Floyd Edward Royal on July 2, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Wanna Lee Hall and Floyd Edward Royal were divorced on August 25, 1992 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 Wanna Lee Hall died on August 20, 2013 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 87.7,4 She Wanna Hall Thomas, 87, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on August 20, 2013, in the loving care of her family. She was born in Floyd, VA, on May 26, 1926, to the late Leonard and Josie Hall. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Thomas, Jr; 6 sisters; and 4 brothers. She is survived by a brother, Lloyd Hall and wife Lucille; daughters, Nancy Jarrell and husband Larry, and Josie Bishop and husband Mike Gummer, all of Christiansburg; sons, Bruce Thomas and wife Judy, and Chuck Thomas and wife Robin, all of Riner; grandsons, Brian Bishop of Norfolk, Mike Jarrell and wife Erica of Riner, and Dr. Jon Thomas and wife Becca of Riner; granddaughters, Susan Bishop Thomas and husband John of Fayetteville, NC, and Lauren Thomas of Roanoke, VA; 2 step-granddaughters, April Smith-Thomas Samaniego of San Diego, CA, and Sam Johnson of Greenville, SC; step-grandson, Timothy Gummer of Herdon, VA; as well as 16 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 22, 2013, from 6-8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 23, at 11 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church in Riner, with Pastor Russell Gordon and Dr. Jon Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Flowers are appreciated but please consider making donations in Mom’s memory to The Warm Hearth Foundation, 2603 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060 or call (540) 443-3406. A very special thank you to Mom’s other family at Warm Hearth in Blacksburg for the wonderful care and love provided through the years. You will always remain part of our family. Also a special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice for the loving care and support during the last few months. on August 21, 2013.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 87, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 15, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family 1

Frank Loveling Thomas Jr. b. July 24, 1924, d. August 16, 1975
Marriage*Wanna Lee Hall married Frank Loveling Thomas Jr. on July 5, 1945 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children
  • Chuck Thomas4
  • Josie Eliza Thomas4,2
  • Bruce Wayne Thomas4,2
  • Nancy Carol Thomas4,2

Family 2

Floyd Edward Royal b. November 23, 1925, d. February 24, 1995
Marriage*Wanna Lee Hall married Floyd Edward Royal on July 2, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Wanna Lee Hall and Floyd Edward Royal were divorced on August 25, 1992 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wanna Hall Thomas obituary in the Aug 21, 2013 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Nan B. Palmer Basham obituary in the Apr 6, 2006 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Edna Ray Hall1,2,3

F, b. August 14, 1928, d. April 28, 1989
FatherLeonard Hamilton Hall4,1,2,5 b. February 4, 1890, d. September 15, 1963
MotherJessie Bell "Josie" Price4,1,2,5 b. March 15, 1893, d. August 21, 1982
     Edna Ray Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,3 She was born on August 14, 1928 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her marriage certificate has a birth date of Aug 14, 1925.6,2,3 As of August 11, 1947,her married name was Honaker.2 She married James Ernest Honaker Sr. on August 11, 1947 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2,3 Edna Ray Hall died on April 28, 1989 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 60.6,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 87, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 15, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

James Ernest Honaker Sr. b. April 10, 1917, d. June 3, 1992
Marriage*Edna Ray Hall married James Ernest Honaker Sr. on August 11, 1947 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2,3 
Children
  • James Ernest Honaker Jr.7,8
  • Daniel Wayne "Danny" Honaker7,8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Honaker-Hall marriage certificate.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Nan B. Palmer Basham obituary in the Apr 6, 2006 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Ernest Honaker, Sr. obituary in the Jun 5, 1992 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lydia Annie Young1,2

F, b. May 23, 1900, d. June 19, 1967
     Lydia Annie Young was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 1401 South Randolph Street, Richmond, Virginia.3,2 She was born on May 23, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3,2 She married Winston Clanamore "Clann" Conner, son of William Hosea J. "Hosie" Conner and Mary Levicie Carr, on October 8, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of October 8, 1922,her married name was Conner. Lydia Annie Young died on June 19, 1967 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 67.3,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 91, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 171, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 91, District 119-137, Richmond, Virginia6

Family

Winston Clanamore "Clann" Conner b. April 6, 1897, d. May 24, 1961
Marriage*Lydia Annie Young married Winston Clanamore "Clann" Conner, son of William Hosea J. "Hosie" Conner and Mary Levicie Carr, on October 8, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3561] Riverview Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Clann W. Conner obituary in the May 25, 1961 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Raymond Oliver Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 16, 1923, d. October 31, 1977
FatherWinston Clanamore "Clann" Conner1,2,7,8,6 b. April 6, 1897, d. May 24, 1961
MotherLydia Annie Young1,2,7,8,6 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

1930Dwelling 91, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 171, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

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

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Clann W. Conner obituary in the May 25, 1961 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Alanda Rosella Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. July 12, 1925, d. May 28, 1989
FatherWinston Clanamore "Clann" Conner5,6,1,2,3,4,7 b. April 6, 1897, d. May 24, 1961
MotherLydia Annie Young5,6,1,2,3,4,7 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

1930Dwelling 91, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 171, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 91, District 119-137, Richmond, Virginia7

Occupation

1950Tobacco 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

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

  1. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Clann W. Conner obituary in the May 25, 1961 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2282] Westhampton Memorial Park, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Alanda C. McAndrews obituary in the May 31, 1989 edition.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  12. [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
FatherHenry Jacob Light1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. June 26, 1878, d. May 22, 1961
MotherTempie Elizabeth Vest1,2,4,5,6,7,8 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

1930Dwelling 96, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 73, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Citations

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

Hilda Ann Gearhart1,2,3,4

F, b. April 15, 1921, d. September 4, 1988
FatherHarper Freeman Gearhart1,2,3,5 b. February 28, 1902, d. December 3, 1953
MotherMinerva Annie "Minnie" Conner1,3,5 b. October 28, 1896, d. September 14, 1927
     Hilda Ann Gearhart was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 234-28-5011.6 She was born on April 15, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3,4,5 As of September 10, 1951,her married name was Campbell.3 She married Lewis Clayborn Campbell on September 10, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 Hilda Ann Gearhart died on September 4, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.6,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 103, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather Giles Conner1

Family

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.3,5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Harper Freeman Gearhart obituary in the Dec 5, 1953 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Dessie Florence Gearhart1,2

F, b. August 15, 1924, d. February 5, 1998
FatherHarper Freeman Gearhart1,3,2 b. February 28, 1902, d. December 3, 1953
MotherMinerva Annie "Minnie" Conner1,2 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

1930Dwelling 103, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather Giles Conner1
1940Dwelling 340, District 119-39, Roanoke, Virginia6

Family

Raymond Cecil Wade b. September 30, 1924, d. January 19, 1991
Marriage*Dessie Florence Gearhart married Raymond Cecil Wade.5 
Children
  • Donna Wade5
  • Deborah Wade5

Citations

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

Ward Cleveland Eanes1,2,3,4

M, b. November 29, 1929, d. August 11, 1930
FatherJasper Irvin/Irving Eanes1,5,4 b. August 27, 1898, d. January 4, 1972
MotherArra McIva Clower1,5,4 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

1930Dwelling 118, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

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

Ethel A. Clower1,2,3

F, b. February 20, 1888, d. August 14, 1959
FatherJoseph A. Clower1,3 b. August, 1852, d. May 5, 1921
MotherLetitia "Tishie" Hale1,3 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

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

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

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

Vada Epperly1,2

F, b. January 25, 1909, d. March 1, 1974
     Her Social Security Number was 226-50-9298.3 Vada Epperly was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 She was born on January 25, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 She married Okey Raymond Conner, son of Erasmus Eller "Ras" Conner and Callie Lee Epperly, circa 1928.4,2 As of circa 1928,her married name was Conner.4 Vada Epperly died on March 1, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.3,1,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 129, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 123, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

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, circa 1928.4,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [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&
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Ivor Poff1,2

M, b. December 27, 1914, d. August 13, 1952
FatherNoah Flemon Poff3,4,5,6 b. May 22, 1884, d. April 17, 1954
MotherCarrie Etta McNeil3,4,5,6 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 C. 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

1920Dwelling 237, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 132, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 158, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Farmer9

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 C. Epperly.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [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.
  3. [S1703] W. W. Likens and Fred M. Craig, Records of Death - Book 24, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1949 - Jul 1953.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Velvia Williams Graham obitutary in the May 31, 2001 edition.
  8. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Lee Poff obituary in the Jun 10, 2012 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S1698] Unknown compiler, Records of Death - Book 19, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Dec 5, 1936 - Oct 21, 1944.

Aubrey Dale Poff1,2,3

M, b. August 21, 1916, d. March 20, 1941
FatherNoah Flemon Poff4,5,3 b. May 22, 1884, d. April 17, 1954
MotherCarrie Etta McNeil4,5,3 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

1920Dwelling 237, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 132, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Merle Marie Jennings
Marriage*Aubrey Dale Poff married Merle Marie Jennings.2 

Citations

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

Martin Flemon "Flem" Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. April 16, 1920, d. June 21, 1978
FatherNoah Flemon Poff1,5,4 b. May 22, 1884, d. April 17, 1954
MotherCarrie Etta McNeil1,5,4 b. December 9, 1884, d. March 22, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 223-22-8218.6 Martin Flemon "Flem" Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,4 He was born on April 16, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,4 He married Pauline Hattie Pratt, daughter of Mullins Pratt and Nora Alma 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 58.7,2,3,4 He FLOYD -- 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. Funeral was held Friday, June 23, 1978, at 2:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, with interment in Rest Vale Cemetery. on June 29, 1978.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 132, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 130, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Farmer8

Family

Pauline Hattie Pratt
Marriage*Martin Flemon "Flem" Poff married Pauline Hattie Pratt, daughter of Mullins Pratt and Nora Alma Pratt, on October 14, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Martin Flemon Poff obituary in the Jun 29, 1978 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  10. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Edsil McCoy Poff obituary in an undated edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Marjory Ketchens "Margie" Poff1,2,3

F, b. August 13, 1925, d. November 7, 2017
FatherNoah Flemon Poff4,5,2,3 b. May 22, 1884, d. April 17, 1954
MotherCarrie Etta McNeil4,5,2,3 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

1930Dwelling 132, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 130, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

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 Nichols8,7,3
  • Elton Willis Nichols7,9,10,3

Citations

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

George Wright Nichols1,2,3,4

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 Nichols8,2,7
  • Elton Willis Nichols2,9,10,7

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Wright Nichols obituary in the Nov 8, 1993 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marjory Poff Nichols obituary in the Nov 9, 2017 edition.
  8. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S936] VA Montgomery Co., Register 9, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  10. [S905] VA Montgomery Co., Register 14, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

James Dayton Vest1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 27, 1922, d. August 2, 2014
FatherJames Noah Vest1,8,2,9,3,10,5 b. July 24, 1877, d. April 22, 1954
MotherLottie Ellen Light1,8,2,9,3,10,5 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

1930Dwelling 176, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 61, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

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

Citations

  1. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Naomi Vest Akers obituary in the Jul 20, 2008 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Dayton Vest obituary in the Aug 4, 2014 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [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.
  7. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gracie May Vest Amos obituary in the Mar 18, 2001 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vest 50th anniversary announcement in the Jan 24, 1999 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Mae Vest obituary in the May 10, 2019 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Cameron Hughes obitutary in the Jul 20, 1992 edition.

John S. Mackey1,2,3

M, b. November 30, 1886, d. May 3, 1962
     John S. Mackey was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 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

1920Dwelling 31, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1920Farmer5

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

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for John S. Mackey.
  2. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."

Mary Peradine Conner1,2,3

F, b. May 22, 1842, d. January 11, 1902
FatherNathan L. Conner1,2,3 b. October 13, 1813, d. April 11, 1880
MotherEliza "Elizabeth" Cole1,2 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

1850Dwelling 87, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 232, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 62, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 69, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

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

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [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
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  14. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Eva Marie MacKey1,2

F, b. January 26, 1919, d. January 23, 1992
FatherJohn S. Mackey3,1,2 b. November 30, 1886, d. May 3, 1962
MotherAsenath Frances "Dovie" Poff1,2,4 b. July 1, 1886, d. December 11, 1961
     Eva Marie MacKey was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 Her Social Security Number was 230-64-7011.7 She was born on January 26, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1 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 72.7 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. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 26 at 2:30 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with Rev. Warren E. Booth officiating with interment in Restvale Cemetery in Floyd County. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel after 12:00 noon Saturday. on January 25, 1992.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 31, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 178, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 59, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

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

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for John S. Mackey.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Marie Saunders obituary in the Jan 25, 1992 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joeanne Akers Cox obituary in the Dec 24, 2012 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Warren A. Saunders obituary in the Jan 21, 2013 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.