Howard Calvin Vest1,2,3,4

M, b. April 27, 1924, d. July 23, 1924
FatherArchie Porter Vest1,2,3,5,4 b. September 27, 1901, d. August 19, 1950
MotherLacie Ethel Light1,2,3,5,4 b. June 3, 1901, d. October 22, 1947
     Howard Calvin Vest was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He was born on April 27, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5,4 He died on July 23, 1924 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,5,4

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  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. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S6924] Iddings Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Howard Calvin Vest death certificate.

William Edward Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. March 19, 1924, d. June 13, 1939
FatherWilliam Ernest Conner5,2,3,6,4 b. November 4, 1900, d. September 11, 1978
MotherMinnie P. Blackwell5,2,3,6,4 b. June 26, 1903, d. May 26, 1989
     William Edward Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,4 He was born on March 19, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,2,3,4 He died on June 13, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 15.1,7,3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 26, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  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. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kathleen Conner Jennings obituary in the Aug 4, 2012 edition.
  7. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Eulela Lorraine Rohrbach1,2

F, b. October 22, 1925
     Eulela Lorraine Rohrbach was born on October 22, 1925 at Washington.1,2 She married Dr. Carlos Ray Vest, son of Archie Porter Vest and Lacie Ethel Light, on March 9, 1952 at Spokane Co., Washington.1,2,3 As of March 9, 1952,her married name was Vest.3

Family

Dr. Carlos Ray Vest
Marriage*Eulela Lorraine Rohrbach married Dr. Carlos Ray Vest, son of Archie Porter Vest and Lacie Ethel Light, on March 9, 1952 at Spokane Co., Washington.1,2,3 
Child
  • Lisa Ann Vest1,2

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.

Catherine Ann Gibson1,2,3,4

F, b. September 15, 1936, d. January 5, 2016
     Catherine Ann Gibson Catherine Ann Chandler, 79, of Radford, passed away on January 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Mary Gibson; and her beloved husband, Larry Chandler. Catherine is survived by her sons, Bryan Light and wife Marlana, Scott Chandler and wife Teresa; grandchildren, Ashlea Light, Haley Chandler, and Hagan Chandler; brother, William ‘Bill’ Gibson and wife Doris; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Jimmy Williams.5 She was born on September 15, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,4 She married Clarence Wesley "Sonny" Light, son of Harlie Clarence Light and Arlin Elsie Payne, on June 11, 1955 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of June 11, 1955,her married name was Light.2 Catherine Ann Gibson and Clarence Wesley "Sonny" Light were divorced on July 1, 1984 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 Catherine Ann Gibson died on January 5, 2016 at Radford, Virginia, at age 79.5

Family

Clarence Wesley "Sonny" Light b. May 5, 1930
Marriage*She married Clarence Wesley "Sonny" Light, son of Harlie Clarence Light and Arlin Elsie Payne, on June 11, 1955 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Catherine Ann Gibson and Clarence Wesley "Sonny" Light were divorced on July 1, 1984 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 
Child
  • William Bryan Light1,5,2

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Catherine Ann Chandler obituary.

Nancy Patricia Ratcliffe1,2

F, b. May 17, 1940, d. July 12, 2023
     Nancy Patricia Ratcliffe Nancy Ratcliffe Light, May 17, 1940 - Jul 12, 2023. Nancy Ratcliffe Light, 83, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Banford Jr. and Edna Walker Ratcliffe; her brother, Robert “Bobby” III; and sisters, Barbara Blankenship and Joyce Ann Ratcliffe. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Clarence Wesley Light; son and daughter-in-law, Bryan Light (Marlana); daughters and son-in-law, Brenda Kesling, Patty Huff, and Pam Howard (Tony); grandchildren, Michael Kesling, Jr., Derek Kesling, Allyson Wills Blose (Ryan), Hollee Howard, Ashlea Walker (Brandon), Lisa Huff, Luke Huff, Marybeth Huff, and Ryan Dean; 8 great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.1 She was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 She was born on May 17, 1940 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Clarence Wesley "Sonny" Light, son of Harlie Clarence Light and Arlin Elsie Payne, circa 1972.1 As of circa 1972,her married name was Light.1 Nancy Patricia Ratcliffe died on July 12, 2023 at Virginia at age 83.1

Family

Clarence Wesley "Sonny" Light b. May 5, 1930
Marriage*She married Clarence Wesley "Sonny" Light, son of Harlie Clarence Light and Arlin Elsie Payne, circa 1972.1 

Citations

  1. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Nancy Ratcliffe Light obituary.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Lera Amanda "Mandy" Conner1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 12, 1904, d. June 23, 1972
FatherJoseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner2,6,3,5 b. May 11, 1871, d. February 12, 1963
MotherSarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner2,6,3,5 b. June 10, 1872, d. March 12, 1950
     Lera Amanda "Mandy" Conner Lera Conner Caldwell, 67, of 1815 Colgate St., NE, died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the widow of Marshall K. Caldwell and was a retired employee of Roanoke Apple Products Co. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Lawson, Roanoke; three brothers, Edie Conner, Ernest Conner, Pilot; Cledys Conner, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Simpkins, Miss Callie Conner, Roanoke; Mrs. Will Wilson, Salem.7 Her Social Security Number was 231-30-7640.8 She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 She was born on November 12, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SDDI Has a birth date of Dec 12, 1904.8,5 She married Marshall Kenny Caldwell, son of George Edmundson Caldwell and Etta Missouri "Ettie" Webb, on April 7, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7,3,5 As of April 7, 1928,her married name was Caldwell. Lera Amanda "Mandy" Conner died on June 23, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.7,3,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 150, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 86, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 387, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 265, District 81-4F, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Family

Marshall Kenny Caldwell b. December 5, 1908, d. March 13, 1960
Marriage*Lera Amanda "Mandy" Conner married Marshall Kenny Caldwell, son of George Edmundson Caldwell and Etta Missouri "Ettie" Webb, on April 7, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7,3,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S186] Sharon Marie Stiff Guacheta - granddaughter, "Lera Mandy Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 20, 2003.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lera Conner Caldwell obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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 Ruby Juanita Caldwell Lawson obituary in the Jun 18, 2001 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Hulen Floyd Light1

M, b. August 27, 1906, d. October 29, 1906
FatherHenry Jacob Light2,3,1,4 b. June 26, 1878, d. May 22, 1961
MotherTempie Elizabeth Vest2,3,1,4 b. November 26, 1878, d. November 8, 1958
     Hulen Floyd Light was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on August 27, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 He died on October 29, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Fern Light obituary in the Mar 19, 1997 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Edith Light obituary in the Feb 17, 1997 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rheba Light Link obituary in the Nov 21, 2010 edition.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

Linda Faye Light1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. January 21, 1943, d. May 11, 1983
FatherEdison Roy "Henderson" Light1,7,8,4,6 b. August 29, 1907, d. May 23, 1955
MotherNorma Vaught1,7,8,4,6 b. June 30, 1911, d. September 30, 2000
     Linda Faye Light was buried at Harris Cemetery, north side of Rt. 758, 5.8 miles east of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,9 Her Social Security Number was 229-58-1477.10 She was born on January 21, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,2,8,4,5,6,9 As of July 2, 1960,her married name was Moles.4 She married Thomas Alton "Al" Moles on July 2, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,3,4 Linda Faye Light and Thomas Alton "Al" Moles were divorced on November 10, 1981 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Linda Faye Light died on May 11, 1983 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 40.2,6,9

Family

Thomas Alton "Al" Moles b. February 19, 1939, d. March 10, 2019
Marriage*She married Thomas Alton "Al" Moles on July 2, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,3,4 
Divorce* Linda Faye Light and Thomas Alton "Al" Moles were divorced on November 10, 1981 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 
Children
  • Sandra Jean Moles8,4
  • Nancy Faye Moles8,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norma Light obituary in the Oct 1, 2000 edition.
  2. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Alton Moles obituary in the Mar 13, 2019 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Roy Light obituary in the May 26, 1955 edition.
  8. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  9. [S13496] Harris Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Thomas Alton "Al" Moles1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 19, 1939, d. March 10, 2019
     Thomas Alton "Al" Moles was buried at Harris Cemetery, north side of Rt. 758, 5.8 miles east of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 He was born on February 19, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4,5 He married Linda Faye Light, daughter of Edison Roy "Henderson" Light and Norma Vaught, on July 2, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Thomas Alton "Al" Moles and Linda Faye Light were divorced on November 10, 1981 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 Thomas Alton "Al" Moles died on March 10, 2019 at Virginia at age 80.2,5 He Thomas Alton (Al) Moles, 80, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Light Moles; second wife, Arlene F. Moles; his father, Herman Davis Moles; and mother, Naomi Elizabeth Cochran Moles. Al is survived by his children, Sandra Moles Clements (Ralph), Nancy Faye Moles; granddaughter, Julianne Clements; and brother, Norman Reynolds Moles. Graveside Service at Harris Family Cemetery (Buffalo Mountain). on March 13, 2019.2

Family

Linda Faye Light b. January 21, 1943, d. May 11, 1983
Marriage*He married Linda Faye Light, daughter of Edison Roy "Henderson" Light and Norma Vaught, on July 2, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Divorce* Thomas Alton "Al" Moles and Linda Faye Light were divorced on November 10, 1981 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 
Children
  • Sandra Jean Moles1,2,3
  • Nancy Faye Moles1,2

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Alton Moles obituary in the Mar 13, 2019 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S13496] Harris Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.

Marshall Kenny Caldwell1

M, b. December 5, 1908, d. March 13, 1960
FatherGeorge Edmundson Caldwell2,3 b. May 23, 1864, d. April 21, 1926
MotherEtta Missouri "Ettie" Webb2,3 b. March 9, 1870, d. August 7, 1940
     Marshall Kenny Caldwell was born on December 5, 1908 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 He married Lera Amanda "Mandy" Conner, daughter of Joseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner and Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner, on April 7, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4,2,5 Marshall Kenny Caldwell died on March 13, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 387, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 265, District 81-4F, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Rayon plant doffer6
1940Rayon mill relief man7

Family

Lera Amanda "Mandy" Conner b. November 12, 1904, d. June 23, 1972
Marriage*Marshall Kenny Caldwell married Lera Amanda "Mandy" Conner, daughter of Joseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner and Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner, on April 7, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4,2,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S186] Sharon Marie Stiff Guacheta - granddaughter, "Lera Mandy Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 20, 2003.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lera Conner Caldwell obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Juanita Caldwell Lawson obituary in the Jun 18, 2001 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.