Virginia Victoria Richard

F, b. March 19, 1865, d. February 14, 1899
FatherWalter R. Richard1 b. March 1, 1841, d. May 4, 1929
MotherCynthia Ann Rutrough1 b. June 10, 1845, d. November 24, 1927
     Virginia Victoria Richard was buried at Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery, on hill behind 3741 Floyd Highway, N. (Rt. 221), Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on March 19, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Elkannah K. "Cain" Sweeney, son of Samuel L. Sweeney and Margaret Thomas, on September 24, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of September 24, 1882,her married name was Sweeney. Virginia Victoria Richard died on February 14, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 33.3

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Elkannah K. "Cain" Sweeney b. December 25, 1859, d. July 13, 1932
Marriage*Virginia Victoria Richard married Elkannah K. "Cain" Sweeney, son of Samuel L. Sweeney and Margaret Thomas, on September 24, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  3. [S307] Mary Conner Williams, Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  7. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Frank C. Sweeney death certificate.

Edith Elizabeth Vest1

F, b. April 29, 1931, d. September 18, 2004
FatherJames B./V. Vest2,3,4,1 b. November 21, 1891, d. March 2, 1936
MotherLouella Florence Vest2,3,4,1 b. October 31, 1890, d. February 26, 1993
     Edith Elizabeth Vest was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 230-42-0342.5 She was born on April 29, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,5 She married Major Lee "M. L." Sweeney Jr., son of Major Lee Sweeney Sr. and Margaret Marie Powell, on May 11, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,1 As of May 11, 1950,her married name was Sweeney. Edith Elizabeth Vest and Major Lee "M. L." Sweeney Jr. were divorced on November 20, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Edith was granted a divorce on the grounds of desertion.7,8 Edith Elizabeth Vest died on September 18, 2004 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.3,5 She Edith Vest Sweeney, 73, of Floyd, passed away at her home Saturday, September 18, 2004. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Louella Vest and her brothers and sister, Ward Vest, Lottie West Harold Vest, Isaac (R.B.) Vest, Randolph Vest Sr., and Alfred Vest. She is survived by one daughter, Donna Sweeney, Pittsburgh, Pa; one sister, Virginia Peters, Thaxton, Va; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Irvin and Corrine Vest, Roanoke, Va., and William (Bill) and Louise Vest, Radford, Va; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Stonewall Cemetery. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home Tuesday after 1 p.m. where the family will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to Stonewall Church or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. 745-2007. on September 21, 2004.3

Family

Major Lee "M. L." Sweeney Jr. b. April 25, 1925, d. April 16, 1997
Marriage*She married Major Lee "M. L." Sweeney Jr., son of Major Lee Sweeney Sr. and Margaret Marie Powell, on May 11, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,1 
Divorce* Edith Elizabeth Vest and Major Lee "M. L." Sweeney Jr. were divorced on November 20, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Edith was granted a divorce on the grounds of desertion.7,8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Vest Sweeney obituary in the Sep 21, 2004 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louella Florence Vest obituary in the Feb 28, 1993 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  7. [S176] Unknown author, Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 18.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donna Lee Sweeney obituary in the Feb 13, 2013 edition.

Donna Lee Sweeney1,2,3

F, b. January 2, 1955, d. February 11, 2013
FatherMajor Lee "M. L." Sweeney Jr.4,1,5,2,3 b. April 25, 1925, d. April 16, 1997
MotherEdith Elizabeth Vest1,6,5,2,3 b. April 29, 1931, d. September 18, 2004
     Donna Lee Sweeney was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on January 2, 1955 at Virginia.1,2 She married Stephen Mark Stapel on August 4, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,1,2 As of August 4, 1984,her married name was Stapel. Donna Lee Sweeney died on February 11, 2013 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 58.3 She Donna Lee Sweeney, 58, formerly of Floyd, a 1973 graduate of Floyd County High School, passed away in Pittsburgh, Pa., Monday, February 11, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, M.L. Sweeney and Edith Sweeney. She is survived by two brothers, Brock Sweeney and Scott Linkous; one sister, Teresa Epperly; stepmother, Arlene Radford; special aunt, Virginia (Aunt June) Peters; aunts and uncles, Bill Vest, Irvin Vest, Bruce Sweeney, Max Sweeney, Barry Sweeney, Douglas Sweeney, Daphine Sowers, and Cindy Eanes; special friend, John Boucher; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013, in the Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Darren Landon officiating. Interment will follow in the Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd. Friends may visit with the family from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, 540-745-2007, is handling the arrangements. on February 13, 2013.3

Family

Stephen Mark Stapel
Marriage*She married Stephen Mark Stapel on August 4, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,1,2 

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donna Lee Sweeney obituary in the Feb 13, 2013 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Major Lee Sweeney obitutary in the Apr 18, 1997 edition.
  5. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Vest Sweeney obituary in the Sep 21, 2004 edition.

Ellis Tazwell Dulaney1,2,3

M, b. June 10, 1908, d. May 5, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 230-05-1087.4 Ellis Tazwell Dulaney was born on June 10, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,4 He married Lucy Arlene Akers on December 6, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3 Ellis Tazwell Dulaney died on May 5, 1985 at age 76.3

Family

Lucy Arlene Akers b. April 29, 1925, d. January 5, 1991
Marriage*He married Lucy Arlene Akers on December 6, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3 
Child
  • Arlene Marie Dulaney2,3

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref # 99-15.
  3. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

James Herbert Eanes1,2

M, b. January 22, 1924, d. April 18, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 224-22-7111.3 James Herbert Eanes was born on January 22, 1924 at Patrick Co., Virginia.2,1,3 He married Lucinda "Cindy" Sweeney, daughter of Major Lee Sweeney Sr. and Margaret Marie Powell, on July 5, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,4,5 James Herbert Eanes died on April 18, 1988 at age 64.3

Occupation

1947Farmer2

Family

Lucinda "Cindy" Sweeney
Marriage*James Herbert Eanes married Lucinda "Cindy" Sweeney, daughter of Major Lee Sweeney Sr. and Margaret Marie Powell, on July 5, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,4,5 
Children
  • Stephen R. Eanes1
  • Kathy Lynn Eanes1,6

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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Powell Sweeney obituary in the May 20, 2003 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Major Lee Sweeney, Sr. obituary in the Apr 17, 1993 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Phyllis Ann Chittum1,2,3,4

F, b. circa 1944, d. June 19, 2016
     Phyllis Ann Chittum was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 She was born circa 1944 at Bedford Co., Virginia.4 She married Thomas Wayne "Tom" Sweeney, son of Major Lee Sweeney Sr. and Margaret Marie Powell, on March 17, 1961 at Henry Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 As of March 17, 1961,her married name was Sweeney.4 Phyllis Ann Chittum died on June 19, 2016 at Virginia.3 She Phyllis C. Sweeney, 73, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 19, 2016. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Wayne Sweeney; parents, Howard and Ollie Chittum; brothers, Franklin, Roy, and Leon Chittum. Phyllis dearly loved her family and cherished her grandchildren. She previously worked for SAV-A-STOP and attended Emmanuel Baptist Church. Phyllis is survived by her children, Wayne Sweeney, Janet (Donnie) Dodson, and Teresa Sweeney (J.B.); grandchildren, Zackery and Justin Dodson; stepgreat-granddaughter, Gwen Sutphin; sisters, Cora Lee (Lloyd) Rucker and Margaret (Buddy) Brown; sisters-in-law, Cindy Eanes and Daphine Sowers; brothers-in- law, Doug (Joyce) Sweeney, Barry (Judy) Sweeney and Bruce (Beulah) Sweeney; and numerous nieces; and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Lotz Funeral Home in Vinton. A celebration of life will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Lotz Vinton Chapel with Doug Sweeney and David Workman officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton, Virginia. on June 22, 2016.3

Family

Thomas Wayne "Tom" Sweeney b. July 30, 1939, d. November 13, 1992
Marriage*She married Thomas Wayne "Tom" Sweeney, son of Major Lee Sweeney Sr. and Margaret Marie Powell, on March 17, 1961 at Henry Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Children
  • Wayne Morrison Sweeney1,2,3
  • Janet Marie Sweeney1,2,3,4
  • Teresa Ann Sweeney1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Wayne Sweeney obituary in the Nov 15, 1992 edition.
  2. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis C. Sweeney obituary in the Jun 22, 2016 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Earl Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. March 26, 1944, d. March 6, 2021
FatherJohn Cledys Conner5,1,2,6,3 b. December 27, 1909, d. October 6, 1981
MotherWillie Oliver Sisson5,1,2,6,3 b. April 21, 1915, d. January 16, 1968
     William Earl Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 He was born on March 26, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Carylin Sue Slusher, daughter of Thurman Clinton "Jack" Slusher and Lula Edwards, on July 17, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,4 William Earl Conner died on March 6, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.3 He William Earl Conner, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Willie Sisson Conner and John Cledys Conner; brother, Kenneth Conner; sister, Frances Conner; and special cousin, Doris Conner. Earl is survived by his wife Carylin; his son, Ricky; Ricky's stepson, Tyler; sister-in-law, Barbara Conner; brothers-in-law, Jerry and Leon Slusher; and many special nieces and nephews. He was a wonderful loving husband to Carylin for 55 years. Earl never met a stranger and was always laughing and joking with everyone he met. His friends and family would say he was a very kind and caring person. He will truly be missed by all. A graveside service with family and close friends will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke with the Rev. Tim Wilson officiating. on March 9, 2021.3

Family

Carylin Sue Slusher b. April 10, 1945, d. December 30, 2021
Marriage*He married Carylin Sue Slusher, daughter of Thurman Clinton "Jack" Slusher and Lula Edwards, on July 17, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,4 
Child
  • Ricky Earl Conner2,3,4

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Earl Conner obituary in the Mar 9, 2021 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carylin Sue Conner obituary in the Jan 2, 2022 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth M. Conner obituary in the Mar 17, 2001 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Pearl Conner Sowers obituary in the Oct 14, 2014 edition.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Thurman Clinton Slusher obituary in the Jul 22, 1989 edition.

Shirley Ann Poole1,2

F, b. July 30, 1936, d. May 4, 2015
     Shirley Ann Poole Shirley Poole Sweeney, 78, of Roanoke, passed away, Monday, May 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Max Sweeney. She was born in 1936 to the late Dwight and Mildred Ferguson Poole. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a nurse at Lewis-Gale Hospital and seamstress making many beautiful quilts. She enjoyed traveling, playing scrabble, camping, and traveling with her Shir Shir group. She is survived by her sons, David (Judy), Randy, Darrell; Grandchildren, Rhiannon, Sarah, Mikayla, Aaron, Liam; Great-grandchildren, Maebel, Wyatt; Brother Tommy Poole(Linda); Friends, Marci, Joe, Janie, Bruce and countless more. Special thanks to her best friend for many years, Betsy Davies. It would be impossible to count the number of lives she touched over the course of her life. A Graveside service will be held at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd, VA.2 She was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on July 30, 1936.1 She married Max Earl Sweeney, son of Major Lee Sweeney Sr. and Margaret Marie Powell, on December 31, 1954.1,2 As of December 31, 1954,her married name was Sweeney.1 Shirley Ann Poole died on May 4, 2015 at Virginia at age 78.2

Family

Max Earl Sweeney b. October 2, 1932, d. July 3, 2014
Marriage*She married Max Earl Sweeney, son of Major Lee Sweeney Sr. and Margaret Marie Powell, on December 31, 1954.1,2 
Children
  • David Courtney Sweeney1,3,2,4
  • Randall Lee "Randy" Sweeney1,3,2
  • Darrell Brian Sweeney1,3,2

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Shirley Poole Sweeney obituary.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Max Earl Sweeney obituary in the Jul 5, 2014 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lillie Virginia Custer1,2,3

F, b. November 8, 1873, d. March 6, 1955
FatherJoseph Smith Custer1,3 b. June 7, 1850, d. December 3, 1933
MotherElizabeth Ann Reed1 b. February 20, 1837, d. August 19, 1912
     Lillie Virginia Custer was buried at Puckett Cemetery, off Rt. 221 on a small dirt road between the old Copper Hill post office and H. C. Link & Son Pump Business, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 She was born on November 8, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3 She married William Riley Conner, son of Daniel R. Conner and Lydia "Liddie" Poff, on March 13, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of March 13, 1890,her married name was Conner. Lillie Virginia Custer died on March 6, 1955 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.4,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 124, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 143, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 7, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 213, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 99, District 81-21, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

William Riley Conner b. February 16, 1868, d. October 24, 1943
Marriage*Lillie Virginia Custer married William Riley Conner, son of Daniel R. Conner and Lydia "Liddie" Poff, on March 13, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S939] William Clyde Conner, Puckett Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  11. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Carylin Sue Slusher1,2,3,4

F, b. April 10, 1945, d. December 30, 2021
FatherThurman Clinton "Jack" Slusher1,5,6,3 b. July 28, 1916, d. June 17, 1989
MotherLula Edwards1,5,7,6,3 b. July 24, 1917, d. March 31, 2006
     Carylin Sue Slusher was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on April 10, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5,3,4 She married William Earl Conner, son of John Cledys Conner and Willie Oliver Sisson, on July 17, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,3 As of July 17, 1965,her married name was Conner. Carylin Sue Slusher died on December 30, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.3 She Carylin Sue Conner, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born on Tuesday, April 10, 1945, to the late T.C. "Jack" and Lula E Slusher. She was a very sweet and loving mom to Ricky. She loved all her friends and family very much. She will truly be missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William Earl Conner; two brothers, Clinton, and Wallace Slusher. Carylin is survived by her son, Ricky, and Ricky's stepson, Tyler; sister-in-law, Barbara Conner; brothers, Jerry and Leon Slusher; and many special nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Tim Wilson officiating. on January 2, 2022.3

Family

William Earl Conner b. March 26, 1944, d. March 6, 2021
Marriage*She married William Earl Conner, son of John Cledys Conner and Willie Oliver Sisson, on July 17, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,3 
Child
  • Ricky Earl Conner5,2,3

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Earl Conner obituary in the Mar 9, 2021 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carylin Sue Conner obituary in the Jan 2, 2022 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Thurman Clinton Slusher obituary in the Jul 22, 1989 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Lula Edwards Slusher obituary in the Apr 2, 2006 edition.