Harvey Junior Smith1,2,3

M, b. March 13, 1931, d. December 16, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 224-36-0023.4 Harvey Junior Smith was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,3 He was born on March 13, 1931 at Hoge's Store, Giles Co., Virginia; All records except his birth record have a birth year of 1930.5,2,4,7 He married Frances Mae Richards, daughter of John Sherman Richards and Della Richardson, on May 14, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Harvey Junior Smith died on December 16, 1966 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 35.5,6 He Harvey J. Smith, 36, died Sunday in Christiansburg hospital. Surviving are his wife, Frances Smith; daughter, Mary Ann Joyce, Martinsville; four sons, Harvey W. Smith, Larry Smith, Ronnie Smith, Steve Smith, all of Christiansburg; his mother, Mrs. Hallie Bain; a brother, Charlie Smith, Christiansburg, three sisters, Miss Betty Smith, Roanoke, Mrs. Shirley Price, Pembroke, Mrs. Wanita Germany. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on December 19, 1966.3

Family

Frances Mae Richards b. May 29, 1930, d. September 17, 2003
Marriage*He married Frances Mae Richards, daughter of John Sherman Richards and Della Richardson, on May 14, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Mary Ann Smith+1,3 b. February 1, 1950, d. September 27, 2019
  • Harvey Wayne Smith1,3,2
  • Larry Dean Smith1,3,2
  • Ronnie Richard Smith1,3
  • StevenMichael Smith1,3,2

Citations

  1. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harvey J. Smith obituary in the Dec 19, 1966 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Danny Lee Richards1,2,3,4

M, b. June 11, 1946, d. January 18, 2025
MotherFrances Mae Richards1,5,4 b. May 29, 1930, d. September 17, 2003
     Danny Lee Richards Danny Lee Richards, Jun 11, 1946 - Jan 18, 2025. Danny Richards, 78, passed away on January 18, 2025, as a result of an accident. He was preceded in death by his son, Danny Richards Jr. Danny is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn, and his grandson, Dakota Richards, who was his pride and joy. Danny will be remembered as a kind, loving and hardworking man who enjoyed watching sports with his friends. He really enjoyed camping.2 He was born on June 11, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Carolyn Jean Woolwine on November 22, 1967 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 Danny Lee Richards died on January 18, 2025 at Virginia at age 78.2

Family

Carolyn Jean Woolwine
Marriage*He married Carolyn Jean Woolwine on November 22, 1967 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  2. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Danny Lee Richards obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Mae Smith obituary in the Sep 19, 2003 edition.
  6. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Danny Lee Richards, Jr. obituary.

Mary Ann Smith1,2,3,4

F, b. February 1, 1950, d. September 27, 2019
FatherHarvey Junior Smith5,3 b. March 13, 1931, d. December 16, 1966
MotherFrances Mae Richards5,2,3 b. May 29, 1930, d. September 17, 2003
     Mary Ann Smith Mary Ann Joyce, 69 of Floyd, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019.6 She was born on February 1, 1950 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 She married Charles Lemuel Joyce on February 13, 1966 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,7 As of February 13, 1966,her married name was Joyce.7 Mary Ann Smith and Charles Lemuel Joyce were divorced on June 9, 1987 at Martinsville, Virginia.4 Mary Ann Smith died on September 27, 2019 at Virginia at age 69.6

Family

Charles Lemuel Joyce b. November 21, 1944, d. October 10, 2001
Marriage*She married Charles Lemuel Joyce on February 13, 1966 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,7 
Divorce* Mary Ann Smith and Charles Lemuel Joyce were divorced on June 9, 1987 at Martinsville, Virginia.4 
Children
  • Charles Lynwood Joyce5,7
  • Lisa Anne Joyce5
  • Janet Mae Joyce5
  • Robin Rena/Renea Joyce5
  • Norma Jean Joyce5
  • Ricky Dean Joyce5

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Mae Smith obituary in the Sep 19, 2003 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harvey J. Smith obituary in the Dec 19, 1966 edition.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  6. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Mary Ann Joyce obituary.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ettie Gay Conner1

F, b. December 18, 1881, d. April 7, 1950
FatherJames Nathan Conner2,3,1 b. January 15, 1861, d. March 28, 1927
MotherMelvina Malarissa Poff2,3,1 b. March 2, 1865, d. March 6, 1933
     Ettie Gay Conner was buried at Barnett Cemetery, Rt. 637, on Sisson Farm in the middle of the dairy farm, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5,6,3,1,7 She was born on December 18, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4,3,1,7 She married Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner, son of Shelton Leek/Leak Conner and Sarah Byar "Sallie" Hall, on November 5, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,6,1 Ettie Gay Conner died on April 7, 1950 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.5,4,6,3,1,7 She Mrs. Ettie G. Conner, 67, died early Friday morning at her home in Shawsville. She is survived by her husband , O. E. Conner; two daughters, Mrs. Joyce King, Mrs. Gladys King; three sons Ralph Conner, Billy Conner, Ivan Conner; and one brother O. S. Conner. Burial in the Barnett Cemetery. on April 13, 1950.6

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 9, District 1, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 70, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 29, District 2, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 132, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Family

Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner b. April 22, 1880, d. February 15, 1961
Marriage*Ettie Gay Conner married Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner, son of Shelton Leek/Leak Conner and Sarah Byar "Sallie" Hall, on November 5, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1703] W. W. Likens and Fred M. Craig, Records of Death - Book 24, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1949 - Jul 1953.
  4. [S577] Margaret Tynan, and Stephen Taylor Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume II.
  5. [S244] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Barnett Cemetery (also known as Otey, Hall, Conner Cemetery).
  6. [S732] Montgomery News Messenger, From the Ettie G. Conner obituary in the Apr 13, 1950 edition.
  7. [S13056] Barnett Family Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William B. Conner obituary in the Feb 27, 1991 edition.
  15. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  21. [S1700] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 21, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Nov 17, 1944 - Oct 2, 1948.

Danny Lee Richards Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. October 20, 1969, d. January 11, 2015
FatherDanny Lee Richards1,2,4 b. June 11, 1946, d. January 18, 2025
MotherCarolyn Jean Woolwine1,4
     Danny Lee Richards Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 He Danny Lee Richards, Jr., Oct 20, 1969 - Jan 11, 2015. Danny Richards Jr. (alias Punkin and Little Danny), age 45 of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015, as a result of an accident. He will be missed by his son, Kodie Richards, whom he loved with all his heart; his dad and mom, Danny and Carolyn Richards; special aunt, Blondine Brooks; uncle and aunt, John and Polly Woolwine; as well as other aunts, uncles, and special cousins who he thought of as his brothers and sisters. Danny loved all his family and was a good friend to many. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.4 He was born on October 20, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 He died on January 11, 2015 at Virginia at age 45.4

Family

Child
  • Dakota Lee Richards2,4

Citations

  1. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  2. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Danny Lee Richards obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Danny Lee Richards, Jr. obituary.

Charles Lemuel Joyce1,2,3,4

M, b. November 21, 1944, d. October 10, 2001
     Charles Lemuel Joyce Charles Lemuel Joyce, 56, of Fieldale, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 21, 1944, in Henry County, son of the late Warford Lemuel Joyce and the late Becky Turner Joyce. He was employed by Willis Construction. Surviving are his wife, Nancy O'Dell Joyce of Ridgeway; four daughters, Lisa Ann Joyce of Charlottesville, Janet Mae Joyce of Staunton, Robin Renea Joyce of Floyd and Norma Jean Joyce of Crozet; two sons, Ricky Dean Joyce and Charles Lynwood Joyce, both of Christiansburg, one sister, Betty Jean Joyce of Axton; and nine grandchildren. Burial will be in Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.4 His Social Security Number was 225-58-5214.5 He was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.6,4 He was born on November 21, 1944 at Martinsville, Virginia.7,1,8,5,6,2,4 He married Mary Ann Smith, daughter of Harvey Junior Smith and Frances Mae Richards, on February 13, 1966 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,1 Charles Lemuel Joyce and Mary Ann Smith were divorced on June 9, 1987 at Martinsville, Virginia.9 Charles Lemuel Joyce died on October 10, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.5,3,6,4

Family

Mary Ann Smith b. February 1, 1950, d. September 27, 2019
Marriage*He married Mary Ann Smith, daughter of Harvey Junior Smith and Frances Mae Richards, on February 13, 1966 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,1 
Divorce* Charles Lemuel Joyce and Mary Ann Smith were divorced on June 9, 1987 at Martinsville, Virginia.9 
Children
  • Charles Lynwood Joyce7,1,4
  • Lisa Anne Joyce7,4
  • Janet Mae Joyce7,4
  • Robin Rena/Renea Joyce7,4
  • Norma Jean Joyce7,4
  • Ricky Dean Joyce7,4

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Charles Lemuel Joyce obituary in the Oct 11, 2001 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3363] Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Carrie Genie Conner1,2,3

F, b. November 13, 1894, d. April 25, 1913
FatherErasmus Alvin "Ras" Conner2,1,4,5,3 b. January 10, 1851, d. November 7, 1913
MotherLaura Green Smith1,2,4,5,3 b. September 20, 1853, d. December 18, 1947
     Carrie Genie Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 She was born on November 13, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Nov 15, 1894.6,7,1,2,3 She married Sir Jasper Jones, son of Thomas Henry Jones and Louisa Eveline "Lou" Shockey, on November 3, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of November 3, 1910,her married name was Jones. Carrie Genie Conner died on April 25, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 18.6,7,1,8,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 216, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 88, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Sir Jasper Jones b. September 20, 1888, d. March 26, 1960
Marriage*Carrie Genie Conner married Sir Jasper Jones, son of Thomas Henry Jones and Louisa Eveline "Lou" Shockey, on November 3, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Carrie Genie Jones death certificate.
  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. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm

Gladys Bire Conner1,2,3

F, b. September 9, 1915, d. April 11, 1997
FatherOmar Eldridge "Homer" Conner4,5,1,6,7,2,3 b. April 22, 1880, d. February 15, 1961
MotherEttie Gay Conner4,5,1,6,7,2,3 b. December 18, 1881, d. April 7, 1950
     Gladys Bire Conner was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,9 Her Social Security Number was 226-50-5505.10 She was born on September 9, 1915 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,1,10,3 She married Silas John King, son of John Reuben King and Leititia Jane Wright, on December 24, 1936 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.11,8,9,1 As of December 24, 1936,her married name was King. Gladys Bire Conner died on April 11, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.8,9,10,12 She KING, Gladys Conner, 81, of Elliston, died Friday, April 11, 1997, in a Salem hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Silas King, and is survived by several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law; and a number of friends. Interment will follow in the Piedmont Cemetery. on April 12, 1997.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 70, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 29, District 2, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 137, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 237, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia14

Family

Silas John King b. June 3, 1909, d. March 7, 1987
Marriage*Gladys Bire Conner married Silas John King, son of John Reuben King and Leititia Jane Wright, on December 24, 1936 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.11,8,9,1 

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William B. Conner obituary in the Feb 27, 1991 edition.
  7. [S732] Montgomery News Messenger, From the Ettie G. Conner obituary in the Apr 13, 1950 edition.
  8. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Conner King obituary in the Apr 12, 1997 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Linda Loretta Moody1,2

F, b. December 24, 1970, d. November 23, 2007
     Linda Loretta Moody married Ronnie Richard Smith, son of Harvey Junior Smith and Frances Mae Richards.1 Her married name was Smith.1 Linda Loretta Moody was born on December 24, 1970.2 She died on November 23, 2007 at age 36.2

Family

Ronnie Richard Smith
Marriage*She married Ronnie Richard Smith, son of Harvey Junior Smith and Frances Mae Richards.1 
Child
  • Tabbetha Rena Smith1,2

Citations

  1. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  2. [S5464] Unknown compiler, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2016.