Waymon Jackson Sames1,2,3,4,5

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

Family

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

Citations

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

Alfred Herbert Bennett1,2,3

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

Family

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

Citations

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

Judy Ann Sames1,2,3,4

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

Citations

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

William Aaron Conner1

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

Census Records

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

Citations

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

Barbara Jean Sames1,2,3,4,5

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

Citations

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

Jerry Waymon Sames1,2,3,4,5

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

Citations

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

Rufus Glen Sames1

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

Family

Child

Citations

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

Lorraine Ferris1,2,3

F, b. January 20, 1933, d. July 25, 2005
FatherHarvey Lee Ferris1,2,3,4 b. November 14, 1897, d. February 1, 1983
MotherNellie Jane Conner1,3,4 b. March 6, 1897, d. January 29, 1972
     Lorraine Ferris was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 223-38-9562.5 Her married name was Hall.1 She married Joseph Erby Hall Jr., son of Erby Joseph "Jack" Hall and Lena G. Dobbins.1 Lorraine Ferris was born on January 20, 1933 at Virginia.1,5 She died on July 25, 2005 at Virginia at age 72.1,5 She Lorraine Ferris Hall, 72, of Salem, was called home to be with our Lord, Monday, July 25, 2005. She was born January 20, 1933. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Nellie Ferris; her husband, Joseph Erby Hall, Jr; and a brother, Carlton Lee Ferris. Surviving are her children, Linda Hall Jenkins and her husband, Gene, Richard Hall and his friend, Katherine Hamilton, Tammy Hall Miller; three grandchildren, Jason Jenkins, Angela Jenkins and Brittney Miller; special friends, Kathy Bordewisch and Robert Jenkins. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. William Fintel, the Oncology staff, Radiation department, and the 6th floor nurses and techs at Lewis-Gale Hospital for their loving care. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2005 at Oakey's South Chapel with Dr. Joe Greene officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, Brambleton Avenue, 989-3131. on July 27, 2005.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 135, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Joseph Erby Hall Jr. b. February 8, 1925, d. October 1, 1964
Marriage*Lorraine Ferris married Joseph Erby Hall Jr., son of Erby Joseph "Jack" Hall and Lena G. Dobbins.1 
Children
  • Linda Hall1,2
  • Richard Hall1,2
  • Tammy Hall1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorraine Ferris Hall obituary in the Jul 27, 2005 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Carlton Lee Ferris obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nellie Conner Ferris obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Charles Thurman Radford1,2,3

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

Family

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

Citations

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

John William Radford1,2

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

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

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

Citations

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

Julia Ann Webb1,2

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

Family

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

Citations

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

Audrey Evelyn Nichols1,2

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

Census Records

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

Family

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

Citations

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

Opal Christine Sweeney1,2

F, b. March 28, 1935, d. May 18, 1972
FatherClaude Swanson Sweeney3,1,2,4,5 b. August 18, 1904, d. June 19, 1979
MotherEva Lena Peters3,1,2,4,5 b. December 19, 1909, d. September 13, 1998
     Opal Christine Sweeney was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 She and Earl Witten Moore were divorced.7 Opal Christine Sweeney was born on March 28, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,2 She married Earl Witten Moore, son of Noah B. Moore and Bonnie Pearl Spangler, on December 20, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 As of December 20, 1952,her married name was Moore. Opal Christine Sweeney died on May 18, 1972 at age 37.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 125, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Earl Witten Moore
Divorce*Opal Christine Sweeney and Earl Witten Moore were divorced.7 
Marriage* Opal Christine Sweeney married Earl Witten Moore, son of Noah B. Moore and Bonnie Pearl Spangler, on December 20, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Peters Sweeney obituary in the Sep 15, 1998 edition.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Zella Vesta Underwood

F, b. September 7, 1922, d. July 20, 1995
FatherClaude Swanson Underwood1,2 b. December 17, 1892, d. 1964
MotherSallie Hylton1,2 b. 1896, d. February 5, 1975
     Her Social Security Number was 229-03-0314.3 Her married name was Compton.4 Zella Vesta Underwood was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She married Unknown Compton.4 Zella Vesta Underwood was born on September 7, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She married Joseph S. "Joe" Weddle on June 20, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of June 20, 1938,her married name was Weddle. Zella Vesta Underwood and Joseph S. "Joe" Weddle were divorced on October 17, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 Zella Vesta Underwood died on July 20, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.4,3 She COMPTON, Zella Underwood, 72, of Salem, formerly of Floyd Co., passed away Thursday, July 20, 1995 in a Salem hospital. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Winston Poff, Copper Hill; one son and daughter-in-law, Doras and Marie Weddle, Roanoke; three sisters, Ruby Agnew, Ava Wells both of Floyd, Larma Harman, Martinsville; one brother, Gilbert Underwood, Bassett; a special sister-in-law, Rosetta Underwood, Roanoke; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 22, 1995 at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with the Rev. Dale Bowman and the Rev. J. D. Harman officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Cooper Hill. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Friday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 21, 1995.4

Family 1

Unknown Compton
Marriage*She married Unknown Compton.4 

Family 2

Joseph S. "Joe" Weddle
Marriage*Zella Vesta Underwood married Joseph S. "Joe" Weddle on June 20, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Zella Vesta Underwood and Joseph S. "Joe" Weddle were divorced on October 17, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Wilma Underwood Agnew obituary in the Nov 7, 2009 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Zella Underwood Compton obituary in the Jul 21, 1995 edition.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carolyn Alice Poff obitury in the Nov 28, 2020 edition.

Irvin Thomas "Taz" Woods1,2

M, b. May 1, 1922, d. September 24, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 231-18-4873.3 Irvin Thomas "Taz" Woods was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on May 1, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,2 He married Hazel Isabelle Nichols, daughter of Rufus Samuel Nichols and Mamie Katherine "Mae/May" Collins, on April 27, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,1,2 Irvin Thomas "Taz" Woods died on September 24, 1993 at Virginia at age 71.3 He WOODS, Irvin Thomas ("Taz"), 71, of Bent Mountain, passed away Friday, September 24, 1993, in a Roanoke hospital. He was a lifetime member of the Bent Mountain Fire Department and Rescue Squad. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Nichols Woods of Bent Mountain; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty Mae Woods Myers and Harry Carl ("H.C.") Myers of Roanoke; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert ("Bobby") Sr. and Linda Gale Woods of Copper Hill; four grandchildren... on September 26, 1993.1

Family

Hazel Isabelle Nichols b. January 16, 1925, d. October 16, 2000
Marriage*He married Hazel Isabelle Nichols, daughter of Rufus Samuel Nichols and Mamie Katherine "Mae/May" Collins, on April 27, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,1,2 
Children
  • Betty Mae Woods5
  • Robert Lee "Bobby" Woods5
  • Robert Lee "Bobby" Woods Sr.6,1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Thomas Woods obituary in the Sep 26, 1993 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Nichols Woods obituary in the Oct 18, 2000 edition.
  6. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Artis L. Young1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 5, 1886, d. July 4, 1989
     His Social Security Number was 223-48-1560.6 Artis L. Young was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 He was born on January 5, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,2,4,6 He married Sallie Mae Turner on May 18, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 Artis L. Young died on July 4, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 103.1,6,5 He Funeral services for Artis L. Young, a 103-year-old Copper Hill resident who died Tuesday night, July 4, 1989 in a Salem hospital, have been scheduled for Friday, July 7, at Wood Funeral Home. Young was born in 1886 in Franklin County, but had been a resident of Floyd County for over 90 years. He was a farmer by trade. He was the eldest of nine children. Young suffered major health problems during his lifetime; however, doctors were continually amazed at his physical endurance. He was plagued by emphysema and asthma throughout his life. For about 27 other years he was beset with a variety of ills, including several bouts with pneumonia. When he was 72 years old, he had mumps on both sides. At the age of 80 he suffered a massive stroke. Doctors doubted he would ever recover from the stroke and predicted he would never be anything but a vegetable. After he reached the 90-year mark, Young had two cataract surgeries, a lens transplant---probably one of the oldest men to undergo such an operation, and gall bladder surgery. Three months before his 99th birthday, Young had to undergo brain surgery to remove a blood clot, and although the weeks after the surgery were rough, he had a full recovery. His doctors couldn't explain it. His relatives attributed it to Young's hard work, love of family, and his faith in God. Young was preceded in death by his wife, Sallie T. Young; two sons, Raymond Young and Artis L. Young, Jr; two daughters, Marguerite Young and Ruby Grisso; two grandsons and one great-grandson. Surviving are: four sons, Godfrey Young, Christiansburg, Robert Young, Virginia Beach, Frank Young, Roanoke, Keith Young, Copper Hill; two daughters, Catherine Williams, Nancy Cummings, both of Virginia Beach; 27 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; two half-brothers, Murphy Thompson, Floyd, Moyer Thompson, Friendship Manor Nursing Home, Roanoke. Funeral services Friday will be held at 2 p.m. with Rev. John Ingram officiating. Interment in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on July 6, 1989.5

Family

Sallie Mae Turner b. December 8, 1891, d. August 12, 1975
Marriage*He married Sallie Mae Turner on May 18, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S1007] Paula Kelley Ward, "O'Kelley - Seven Generations of Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 17, 2003.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Artis L. Young obituary in the Jul 6, 1989 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sallie Mae Turner1,2

F, b. December 8, 1891, d. August 12, 1975
     Sallie Mae Turner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 225-96-2316.4 She was born on December 8, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2,4 She married Artis L. Young on May 18, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of May 18, 1910,her married name was Young.2 Sallie Mae Turner died on August 12, 1975 at age 83.3,1

Family

Artis L. Young b. January 5, 1886, d. July 4, 1989
Marriage*She married Artis L. Young on May 18, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1007] Paula Kelley Ward, "O'Kelley - Seven Generations of Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 17, 2003.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Artis L. Young obituary in the Jul 6, 1989 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Roy Lee Young1,2,3,4

M, b. March 18, 1920, d. February 5, 1976
     Roy Lee Young was buried at Adney Gap Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,4 His Social Security Number was 228-10-7929.5 He married Cecil Gertrude Nichols, daughter of Robert Aldine Nichols and Lucy Evelyn Holt.1,3,4 Roy Lee Young was born on March 18, 1920 at Henry Co., Virginia.1,5,3 He died on February 5, 1976 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 55.4 He FLOYD -- Roy Lee Young, age 55, of Callaway, died at his home Thursday morning, Feb. 5, 1976. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Gertrude Nichols Young, Callaway; five daughters, Mrs. Helen Collins, Blue Ridge, Mrs. Nancy Martin, Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Janice Nichols, Bristol, Mrs. Peggy Aldridge, Copper Hill, Mrs. Lois Hall, Callaway; two sons, Richard Lee Young, Galax, Roy Glen Young, Callaway; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Elliott, Danville, Mrs. Jewell Hodnett, Martinsville; seven brothers, Muncie Young, Claude Young, Dudley Young, Harry Young, Robert Young, all of Martinsville, Melvin Young and Grady Young, both of Ferrum; 20 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 7, 1976, at 2:00 p.m. at Adney Gap Church, with the Rev. Steve McLlveen and the Rev. Larry Strouse officiating. Interment in the Church Cemetery. on February 12, 1976.4

Family

Cecil Gertrude Nichols
Marriage*He married Cecil Gertrude Nichols, daughter of Robert Aldine Nichols and Lucy Evelyn Holt.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Lee Young obituary in the Jul 10, 1997 edition.
  3. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Roy Lee Young obituary in the Feb 12, 1976 edition.
  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. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.