Effie Rae Poff1,2

F, b. June 16, 1892, d. October 6, 1989
FatherJames William Poff3 b. December 24, 1869, d. January 14, 1953
     Effie Rae Poff was buried at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Zion Church Road, Skippers, Greensville Co., Virginia.2 She was born on June 16, 1892 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of August 29, 1907,her married name was Blankenship.4 She married David Elsinger Blankenship on August 29, 1907 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2,4 Effie Rae Poff died on October 6, 1989 at age 97.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 86, District 68, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Family

David Elsinger Blankenship b. January 19, 1887, d. November 15, 1967
Marriage*Effie Rae Poff married David Elsinger Blankenship on August 29, 1907 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5501] Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Greensville Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7814] Roanoke Evening News, From the Ray Poff and D. E. Blankenship marriage announcement in the Sep 6, 1907 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Oakley Dennett Poff1,2,3

M, b. March 8, 1896, d. December 7, 1984
FatherJames William Poff4,5,6,7,8 b. December 24, 1869, d. January 14, 1953
MotherLucy H. Martin4,5,6,7,8 b. April, 1875, d. January 26, 1935
     His Social Security Number was 275-01-7067.9 Oakley Dennett Poff was buried at Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.10 He was born on March 8, 1896 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Dec 7, 1897 and the VA records have Feb 7, 1897.9,1,6,2,3,8 He married Martha Shrum on December 19, 1933 at Franklin Co., Ohio.7 Oakley Dennett Poff died on December 7, 1984 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 88.11

Census Records

1900Dwelling 86, District 68, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 14, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 44, District 113, Columbus, Franklin Co., OhioEnumerated as a boarder in the househol of J. M. Burke12
1930Dwelling 337, District 93, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio13
1940Dwelling 129, District 93-158, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio14
1950Dwelling 379, District 25-36, Franklin, Franklin Co., Ohio15

Occupation

1920Electric company switchman12
1930Power plant electrician13
1940Electric company switchboard operator14
1950Sub station service man15

Family

Martha Shrum b. February 22, 1908, d. April 27, 2001
Marriage*Oakley Dennett Poff married Martha Shrum on December 19, 1933 at Franklin Co., Ohio.7 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [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
  7. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  8. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2318] Union Cemetery, Franklin Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GSsr=1201&GRid=45359701&CRid=43840&df=all&
  11. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Anna Bell "Annie" McMahon/McMann1,2

F, b. November, 1875, d. before June 30, 1909
     Anna Bell "Annie" McMahon/McMann was born in November, 1875 at Virginia.3 She married Noah Lee Cole, son of Pleasant Tazwell/Taswell Cole and Nancy Isabelle "Nannie" Wickham, on January 18, 1896 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of January 18, 1896,her married name was Cole. Anna Bell "Annie" McMahon/McMann died before June 30, 1909 at Virginia; Her husband remarried on this date.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 113, District 67, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Family

Noah Lee Cole b. October 25, 1874, d. April 8, 1948
Marriage*Anna Bell "Annie" McMahon/McMann married Noah Lee Cole, son of Pleasant Tazwell/Taswell Cole and Nancy Isabelle "Nannie" Wickham, on January 18, 1896 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.

Katherine Ellen "Katie" "Katrine" Cole1,2,3,4

F, b. November 1, 1896, d. February 25, 1963
FatherNoah Lee Cole5,4 b. October 25, 1874, d. April 8, 1948
MotherAnna Bell "Annie" McMahon/McMann5,4 b. November, 1875, d. before June 30, 1909
     Katherine Ellen "Katie" "Katrine" Cole was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 She was born on November 1, 1896 at Virginia.5,2,3 As of April 16, 1917,her married name was Westwood.6 She married Fred Russell Westwood on April 16, 1917 at New York, New York Co., New York.2,6 Katherine Ellen "Katie" "Katrine" Cole and Fred Russell Westwood were divorced on January 4, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 As of August 4, 1951,her married name was Stuart.4 Katherine Ellen "Katie" "Katrine" Cole married Bert Stuart on August 4, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 Katherine Ellen "Katie" "Katrine" Cole died on February 25, 1963 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 66.2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 113, District 67, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 165, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her uncle John Cardin and aunt Celestia Cole Cardin1
1930Dwelling 142, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 87, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Fred Russell Westwood b. March 13, 1894, d. January, 1968
Marriage*Katherine Ellen "Katie" "Katrine" Cole married Fred Russell Westwood on April 16, 1917 at New York, New York Co., New York.2,6 
Divorce* Katherine Ellen "Katie" "Katrine" Cole and Fred Russell Westwood were divorced on January 4, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 
Children

Family 2

Bert Stuart b. August 29, 1889, d. March 27, 1961
Marriage*Katherine Ellen "Katie" "Katrine" Cole married Bert Stuart on August 4, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna Westwood Stanley obituary in the Jul 25, 2012 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Hazel L. Cole1

F, b. September, 1899
FatherNoah Lee Cole1 b. October 25, 1874, d. April 8, 1948
MotherAnna Bell "Annie" McMahon/McMann1 b. November, 1875, d. before June 30, 1909
     Hazel L. Cole was born in September, 1899 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 113, District 67, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 162, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather Pleasant Cole2

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Lydia Mae Maxey1,2,3,4

F, b. March 22, 1929, d. November 8, 1990
FatherFred Thomas Maxey1,5,6,3,7,4 b. August 1, 1885, d. March 23, 1983
MotherBeulah Rena Brown1,2,5,6,3,7,4 b. April 24, 1903, d. September 20, 2002
     Her Social Security Number was 226-32-5782.8 Lydia Mae Maxey was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,9,4 She was born on March 22, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,10,9,7,4 As of April 2, 1946,her married name was Green.3 She married James Edward Green on April 2, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Lydia Mae Maxey and James Edward Green were divorced on April 30, 1969 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.11 As of May 20, 1969,her married name was Guy.3 Lydia Mae Maxey married Roy Jackson Guy on May 20, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Lydia Mae Maxey and Roy Jackson Guy were divorced on December 9, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.11 Lydia Mae Maxey died on November 8, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.8,2,9,4 She Mrs. Lydia Mae Guy, age 61, of Roanoke, died Thursday in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by three sons, James Thomas Green, Roanoke; William Bartley Green, Gainsville, Ga; Charles Douglas Green, U.S. Army; two daughters, Mrs. Linda Gail Dunbar, Buchanan; Mrs. Wanda Green Battin, Roanoke; her mother, Mrs. Beulah Maxey, Roanoke; one brother, Willard W. Maxey, Virginia Beach; one sister, Mrs. Doris Maxey Simmons, Roanoke; 18 grandchildren. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 9, 1990.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 429, District 81-7, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 34, District 120-72, Roanoke, Virginia12

Family 1

James Edward Green b. October 17, 1903, d. September 28, 1978
Marriage*Lydia Mae Maxey married James Edward Green on April 2, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Lydia Mae Maxey and James Edward Green were divorced on April 30, 1969 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.11 
Children
  • James Thomas Green1,2,12,3
  • William Bartley Green1,2,12
  • Linda Gail Green2,12
  • Charles Douglas Green1,2,3
  • Wanda Sue Green2

Family 2

Roy Jackson Guy b. March 9, 1932, d. September 21, 2020
Marriage*Lydia Mae Maxey married Roy Jackson Guy on May 20, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Lydia Mae Maxey and Roy Jackson Guy were divorced on December 9, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.11 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Brown Maxey obituary in the Sep 22, 2002 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lydia Mae Guy obituary in the Nov 9, 1990 edition.
  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. [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. [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&
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

James Edward Green1,2,3

M, b. October 17, 1903, d. September 28, 1978
     James Edward Green was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He James Edward Green, 74, of Buchanan died at his home Thursday, September 28. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Linda Dunbar, Gainesville, Georgia; Mrs. Wanda Buttin, Roanoke; three sons, William B. Green, Gainesville, Georgia; Charles D. Green, Roanoke; J. Thomas Green, Waynesboro; a brother, Frank G. Green, Blacksburg; three sisters, Mrs. Bertie Williams, Salem; Mrs. Bessie Phillips, Roanoke; Miss Frances Green, Stanton; 12 grandchildren. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery.3 His Social Security Number was 225-05-6640.4 He was born on October 17, 1903 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.5,1,2,4,6 He married Lydia Mae Maxey, daughter of Fred Thomas Maxey and Beulah Rena Brown, on April 2, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 James Edward Green and Lydia Mae Maxey were divorced on April 30, 1969 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.7 James Edward Green died on September 28, 1978 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 74.1,2,3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 34, District 120-72, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1950House painter8

Family

Lydia Mae Maxey b. March 22, 1929, d. November 8, 1990
Marriage*James Edward Green married Lydia Mae Maxey, daughter of Fred Thomas Maxey and Beulah Rena Brown, on April 2, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* James Edward Green and Lydia Mae Maxey were divorced on April 30, 1969 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.7 
Children
  • James Thomas Green9,10,3,8,5
  • William Bartley Green9,10,3,8
  • Linda Gail Green10,3,8
  • Charles Douglas Green9,10,5,3
  • Wanda Sue Green10,3

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S9170] Fairview Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James Edward Green obituary.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Brown Maxey obituary in the Sep 22, 2002 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lydia Mae Guy obituary in the Nov 9, 1990 edition.

Roy Jackson Guy1,2

M, b. March 9, 1932, d. September 21, 2020
     Roy Jackson Guy Roy J. Guy - On Monday, September 21, 2020, Roy J. Guy, age 88, of Carrollton, OH passed away peacefully at Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH. He was born in Hollins, Virginia on March 9, 1932 to Pearl and Fannie (Aurgher) Guy.3 He was born on March 9, 1932 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4,3 He married Lydia Mae Maxey, daughter of Fred Thomas Maxey and Beulah Rena Brown, on May 20, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Roy Jackson Guy and Lydia Mae Maxey were divorced on December 9, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Roy Jackson Guy died on September 21, 2020 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 88.3

Family

Lydia Mae Maxey b. March 22, 1929, d. November 8, 1990
Marriage*He married Lydia Mae Maxey, daughter of Fred Thomas Maxey and Beulah Rena Brown, on May 20, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Roy Jackson Guy and Lydia Mae Maxey were divorced on December 9, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S13708] Cremation & Funeral Service by Gary S Silvat, Inc., online www.cremateohio.com, From the Roy J. Guy obituary.
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Willard Washington Maxey1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 9, 1931, d. October 22, 1991
FatherFred Thomas Maxey1,2,8,9,5,6 b. August 1, 1885, d. March 23, 1983
MotherBeulah Rena Brown1,2,3,8,9,5,6 b. April 24, 1903, d. September 20, 2002
     Willard Washington Maxey married Lubinka "Buba" Unknown.1,6 His Social Security Number was 229-32-0848.10 Willard Washington Maxey was buried at Princess Anne Memorial Park, 1110 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.1,6,11 He was born on September 9, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,1,4,5,6,7 He died on October 22, 1991 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 60.10,1,6,7 He Willard W. Maxey, age 60, died October 22, 1991, at his residence in Virginia Beach. He was born in Roanoke, Va., the son of Beulah Brown Maxey of Roanoke and the late Fred T. Maxey. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of Korea and Vietnam and retired after 32 years of service. He was employed by the H.B.H. Company in Saudi Arabia and was a member of the Fleet Reserve #60 Oceana. In addition to his mother Mr. Maxey is survived by his wife, Lubinka "Buba" Maxey; two sons, F. Timothy Maxey and Fred B. Maxey, both of Virginia Beach; one sister, Doris M. Simmons, Roanoke. A graveside funeral service will be held at Princess Anne Memorial Park with full military honors. on October 24, 1991.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 429, District 81-7, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 68, District 120-88, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1950Produce clerk9

Family

Lubinka "Buba" Unknown
Marriage*Willard Washington Maxey married Lubinka "Buba" Unknown.1,6 
Children
  • Floyd Timothy Maxey1,2
  • Fred Brian Maxey1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard W. Maxey obituary in the Oct 24, 1991 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Brown Maxey obituary in the Sep 22, 2002 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lydia Mae Guy obituary in the Nov 9, 1990 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S2882] Princess Anne Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=argabright&GSfn=darr&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=51530554&CRid=51745&df=all&

Joseph Riley Simmons1,2,3,4

M, b. December 8, 1924, d. May 9, 2019
     Joseph Riley Simmons Joseph Riley Simmons, 94, of Roanoke passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019. He was the son of the late Moncie Edward Simmons and Clara Stump Simmons. Joseph served in the United States Army and was a WWII Veteran. He retired from the Roanoke City School System with 28 years of service. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Winford Simmons, 2 infant brothers and a sister, Alain Akers. Joseph was a loving and devoted husband and father. He enjoyed weekend family road trips on the parkway and visiting with family. A man of few words that could convey his thoughts by a simple look or a snap of his fingers, though he had few words he taught us respect, manners, morals and love for friends and family by example. Joseph was not a church goer but, he loved the Lord and conveyed that love to his children. He was a hard worker and quit was not in his vocabulary, he displayed this all his life especially in his last 4 years. In “Daddy’s” words “I can do anything I set my mind to. His hobbies were gardening, keeping his yard mowed and preparing large meals for his family on special occasions which he loved. Surviving him are his wife of 66 years, Doris Maxey Simmons; children, Karenlee Simmons, Steven Simmons and wife, Cathryn, Janet Scott and Rebecca Wilkerson and husband, James; brother, Elmer Simmons; 9 grandchildren, Amy, Jacob, Cheyenne, Matthew, Ashley, Alan, Misty, Debra, Ryan; 8 great-grandchildren, Britany, Cameron, Sierra, Sophia, Adalynn, Miranda, Amanda and Zachary; 3 great-great-grandchildren, Naphari, Layla and Lilly; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; children who loved him like a Papa, Lynn, Candence and Michael. The family would like to thank all the staff at Medi Hospice for their wonderful support and care over the past four years. A special thanks to Theresa, Diana, Katie, Marla and John for the personal and loving care they provided in Joseph and Doris’ home. Burial will follow at Franklin Memorial Park.4 He was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.4 He was born on December 8, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Doris Marie Maxey, daughter of Fred Thomas Maxey and Beulah Rena Brown, on January 2, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4 Joseph Riley Simmons died on May 9, 2019 at Virginia at age 94.4

Family

Doris Marie Maxey
Marriage*He married Doris Marie Maxey, daughter of Fred Thomas Maxey and Beulah Rena Brown, on January 2, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Simmons 50th wedding anniversary announcement in the Jan 26, 2003 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S6181] Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com, From the Joseph Riley Simmons obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Brown Maxey obituary in the Sep 22, 2002 edition.
  6. [S6181] Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com, From the Steven Riley Simmons obituary.

Steven Riley "Steve" Simmons1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 16, 1956, d. June 7, 2019
FatherJoseph Riley Simmons1,2,3,7,6 b. December 8, 1924, d. May 9, 2019
MotherDoris Marie Maxey1,2,3,7,6
     Steven Riley "Steve" Simmons Steven Riley Simmons, 63, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019. He was the husband of Kathy (Babydoll) A. Simmons. Steve was born May 16, 1956 in Roanoke, the son of the late Joseph Riley Simmons and Doris Maxey Simmons. Steve was a United States Navy veteran. He achieved a degree as a Master Electrician. He was employed by the Roanoke City Public Schools System for over 44 years. He loved to play his guitar, watch Virginia Tech football, enjoyed woodworking, and traveling and spending time with family and friends. He was a compassionate and loving person who never knew a stranger and would give you the shirt off his back. Steve was a devoted, son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. In addition to his wife, Kathy (Babydoll) Simmons, and mother, Doris M. Simmons, he is survived by his daughters, Deborah McDaniel and husband, Harold, and Cheyenne Barton and husband, Wade; son, Ryan Flick; granddaughter, Amanda Barton; grandson, Zachary Shifflett; great granddaughters, Lily and Layla; sisters, Karenlee Simmons, Janet Scott, and Beckie Wilkerson and husband, Jimmy; brother-in-law, Johnny Benson; a number of nieces and nephews; his beloved dog, Chelsea; and special friends, Henry Johnny Johnson, Frank Moran, and Nate Wheeling.6 He married Kathy/Cathryn Unknown.1,2,7,6 Steven Riley "Steve" Simmons was born on May 16, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,6 He married Deloris Marie Mays on June 14, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Steven Riley "Steve" Simmons and Deloris Marie Mays were divorced on November 20, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Steven Riley "Steve" Simmons died on June 7, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.6

Family 1

Kathy/Cathryn Unknown
Marriage*He married Kathy/Cathryn Unknown.1,2,7,6 

Family 2

Deloris Marie Mays
Marriage*Steven Riley "Steve" Simmons married Deloris Marie Mays on June 14, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Steven Riley "Steve" Simmons and Deloris Marie Mays were divorced on November 20, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Simmons 50th wedding anniversary announcement in the Jan 26, 2003 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Brown Maxey obituary in the Sep 22, 2002 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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S6181] Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com, From the Steven Riley Simmons obituary.
  7. [S6181] Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com, From the Joseph Riley Simmons obituary.

John William "Willie" Newman1,2

M, b. circa 1868
FatherAdam Honafer Newman3 b. circa 1845
MotherMary Mollie Elmore3,2 b. circa 1845, d. May 5, 1901
     His name was legally changed to John William "Willie" Huffman. John William "Willie" Newman was born circa 1868 at West Virginia.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 82, Sweet Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia3
1880Dwelling 133, District 125, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S645] Kraus-Everette Genealogy - Elmore Genalogy, online http://www.larkcom.us/ancestry/elmore/
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Robert Roland Ries1,2

M, b. April 28, 1920, d. March 9, 1982
     Robert Roland Ries married Lillian Adaway Poff, daughter of Charles William "Charlie" Poff and Lausa Ann "Louisa" Hodge.1 His Social Security Number was 474-07-0589.3 Robert Roland Ries was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.4 He was born on April 28, 1920 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.5,3,4,2 He and Lillian Adaway Poff were divorced on July 28, 1971 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota.6 Robert Roland Ries died on March 9, 1982 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 61.5,4

Family

Lillian Adaway Poff b. March 19, 1919, d. August 23, 2015
Marriage*He married Lillian Adaway Poff, daughter of Charles William "Charlie" Poff and Lausa Ann "Louisa" Hodge.1 
Divorce* Robert Roland Ries and Lillian Adaway Poff were divorced on July 28, 1971 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7158] Pioneer Press, From the Lillian Ries obituary in the Aug 30, 2015 edition.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5319] Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Hennepin Co., MN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S505] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2017.
  6. [S1962] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995.
  7. [S1157] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002.

Jacob Oak "Oakly" Helm Sr.1,2,3

M, b. April 11, 1889, d. 1975
     Jacob Oak "Oakly" Helm Sr. was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on April 11, 1889 at Basham, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 He married Viola Ellen Poff, daughter of Daniel M. Poff and Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson, on November 24, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5,6 Jacob Oak "Oakly" Helm Sr. died in 1975.1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 274, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., VirginiaEnumerated along with his family in the household of his mother-in-law Lou Poff7
1920Dwelling 217, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 357, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 44, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1910Farm laborer7
1920Farm laborer8
1930Railroad track foreman9
1940Railway section foreman10

Family

Viola Ellen Poff b. April 9, 1889, d. December 9, 1971
Marriage*Jacob Oak "Oakly" Helm Sr. married Viola Ellen Poff, daughter of Daniel M. Poff and Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson, on November 24, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, East Hill Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S576] Margaret Tynan & Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume I.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ernestine Helm Epperly obituary in the Dec 8, 2005 edition.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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 Wallace McKinley Helm obituary in the Jul 28, 1997 edition.
  12. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Sue Elmore1,2

F, b. November 20, 1883, d. February 17, 1921
FatherZedock N. Elmore3,2 b. December, 1853, d. September 28, 1917
MotherSarah Ann LaFon3 b. May, 1855, d. 1927
     Mary Sue Elmore was buried at Friend Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,4 She Mrs. Mary Paxton, wife of Clyde Paxton, daughter of Z. U. Elmore, was born November 20, 1883 and died February 17, 1921, aged 37 years, 3 months and 27 days. She leaves a husband, three daughters, Dolpha, Rhodie, and Adaline; mother, one sister and one brother, Elder J. F. Elmore. Sister Paxton became a member of the Advent Christian church in early life, and proved faithful until her death. Her father, Elder Z. N. Elmore, and Edward, her brother, were both ministers of the West Virginia Conference. All three are sweetly sleeping in the cemetery at Ivydale, West Virginia.2 She was born on November 20, 1883 at Roane Co., West Virginia.2 As of May 3, 1902,her married name was Paxton.2 She married Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton, son of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on May 3, 1902.5,2 Mary Sue Elmore died on February 17, 1921 at Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 37.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 334, District 98, Harper, Roane Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 10, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia6

Family

Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton b. January 7, 1884, d. February 8, 1976
Marriage*Mary Sue Elmore married Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton, son of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on May 3, 1902.5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Paxton obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4762] Friend Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Westfall-Dulaney marriage record.
  8. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  9. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Gracie Edith Furrow1

F, b. June 28, 1908, d. December 15, 1990
FatherJohn Fleming Furrow2,3,4,1 b. October 15, 1880, d. June 22, 1956
MotherEliza Alice McNeil2,5,3,4,1 b. October 20, 1879, d. March 7, 1965
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-5523.6 Gracie Edith Furrow was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,1,9 She was born on June 28, 1908 at Virginia.6,2,7,1,9 She married Clifton Roger Wickham, son of Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff, circa 1927.8,2,10,11,1 As of circa 1927,her married name was Wickham.10 Gracie Edith Furrow died on December 15, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.6,2,7,8,1,9 She SHAWSVILLE - Gracie Edith Wickham, age 82, of 1242 Flick Drive, died Saturday night, December 15, 1990, in a Salem hospital. She was the widow of Clifton R. Wickham and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Howard W. Bandy, Shawsville; one son, Donald R. Wickham, Salisbury, Md; a sister, Ethel Wimmer, Shawsville; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Willie Yates, with burial in the Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shawsville Rescue Squad, Shawsville, Va.,
24162. Friends may call anytime Monday at the funeral home and the family will receive friends there from 7:00 until 9:00 Monday evening. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg.
on December 17, 1990.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 112, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 111, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 245, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia10
1940Dwelling 193, District 119-6, Roanoke, Virginia12

Family

Clifton Roger Wickham b. September 30, 1906, d. March 11, 1975
Marriage*Gracie Edith Furrow married Clifton Roger Wickham, son of Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff, circa 1927.8,2,10,11,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S37] "Yesterday"...and Today, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~yesterdayandtoday/rwhomepage.html
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Eliza McNeil Furrow obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gracie Edith Wickham obituary in the Dec 17, 1990 edition.
  9. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald R. Wickham obituary in the Jan 2, 2002 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reba Wickham Bandy obituary in the Feb 11, 2009 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Kenneth "Bill" Cole1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 7, 1937, d. August 29, 2016
FatherIrvin Dallas Cole1,2,6,3 b. May 5, 1912, d. June 17, 1997
MotherDora Elsie Chafin2,6,3 b. July 30, 1916, d. May 25, 1987
     William Kenneth "Bill" Cole was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 He was born on July 7, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 He married Lyndall Mae Hall on February 8, 1964 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.3,7,5 William Kenneth "Bill" Cole died on August 29, 2016 at Virginia at age 79.3 He William Kenneth (Bill) Cole, 79, of Pilot, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Elsie Cole. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lyndall Hall Cole; daughters and sons-in-law, Shannon and Steve Dove, of Christiansburg, and Sandra and Cary McConnell, of Monroe; grandchildren, Kenneth (Kenny) Dove, (Haley and Madi), of Floyd, Keisha Dove, of Christiansburg, and Cole McConnell, of Monroe; brothers and sisters-in-law, Perry and Jane Cole, and Roy Cole (Glenna); brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Catherine Hall, Jack and Ruth Hall, and Roscoe Hall; as well as many nieces, nephews, friends, and coworkers. Bill graduated from Auburn High School in 1954, and served in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1961. He worked at Corning Glass for 20 years, and retired from Findlay Industries, Dublin, in 2002. He also clerked for McNeil Auctions for over 50 years. Bill has lived in Pilot and farmed his entire life. His endeavors to help others was his goal, and he was a very talented person at anything he set forth to do and has passed many traits on to his family. The family would like to thank Dr. Daniel Bauer, Dr. R. Lee Meyers, DeEtta Ray, D.N.P., and Dr. Harry McCoy, and their staff for the great health care received by Bill over the years. The Graveside Service will be held with full military honors at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on September 1, 2016.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 73, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Lyndall Mae Hall b. July 18, 1942, d. November 3, 2024
Marriage*William Kenneth "Bill" Cole married Lyndall Mae Hall on February 8, 1964 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.3,7,5 
Children
  • Shannon Leigh Cole3,7
  • Sandra Lynne Cole3,7

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Dallas Cole obituary in the Jun 19, 1997 edition.
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Kenneth Cole obituary in the Sep 1, 2016 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Lyndall Mae Hall Cole obituary.

Lyndall Mae Hall1,2,3,4

F, b. July 18, 1942, d. November 3, 2024
     Lyndall Mae Hall Lyndall Mae Hall Cole, Jul 18, 1942 - Nov 3, 2024. Lyndall Mae Hall Cole, 82, of Pilot, VA passed away on November 3, 2024. Lyndall was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, William (Bill) Cole; parents, Alfred and Maeda Hall; brother Tommy, half –brothers Roy, Martin, Lewis, and Ernie; half-sisters Emma Bower and Alberta Agee; nephew Chris Hall; and in-laws Irvin and Elsie Cole. Lyndall is survived by her devoted and loving daughters and sons-in-law, Shannon and Steve Dove, and Sandra and Cary McConnell; grandchildren (also known as her pride, joy and reason to smile) Kenny and Hilary Dove, Keisha Dove (Josh, Weston and Saylor), and Cole McConnell; cherished brothers and sisters-in-law, Louise Hall, Jack and Ruth Hall, Roscoe Hall, Perry and Jane Cole, Roy Cole (Glenna); faithful best friends Mary Sutphin and Jean Crabtree; as well as many nephews, a niece, cousins, friends, former co-workers, and neighbors in Floyd and Pilot. All her life, Lyndall enjoyed farm life. She graduated from Floyd County High School in 1960 and was a star player and co-captain of the girls’ basketball team. To say that Lyndall was dedicated to her career, is an understatement! She started with Devore & Grubbs Law Firm and had the honor of serving as Judge’s Secretary for both the Honorable Kenneth I. Devore (Lina) and the Honorable Ray W. Grubbs (Betsy) as they elevated to Judgeship. Completing over 40 years of loyal service as Circuit Court Reporter, she worked with so many wonderful people. In their free time, Lyndall and Bill clerked for McNeil Auctions for over 50 years. Lyndall spent her life ensuring that others were taken care of, especially her family. She made sure that her legacy will live own through her children and grandchildren. The family would like to extend profound thanks to Dr. Isaac Spence and his nurse Kim; all staff at Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg; and Medi Hospice. Committal at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.3 She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She was born on July 18, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She married William Kenneth "Bill" Cole, son of Irvin Dallas Cole and Dora Elsie Chafin, on February 8, 1964 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,3,4 As of February 8, 1964,her married name was Cole.4 Lyndall Mae Hall died on November 3, 2024 at Virginia at age 82.3

Family

William Kenneth "Bill" Cole b. July 7, 1937, d. August 29, 2016
Marriage*She married William Kenneth "Bill" Cole, son of Irvin Dallas Cole and Dora Elsie Chafin, on February 8, 1964 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,3,4 
Children
  • Shannon Leigh Cole1,3
  • Sandra Lynne Cole1,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Kenneth Cole obituary in the Sep 1, 2016 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Lyndall Mae Hall Cole obituary.
  4. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.