Lloyd Everett/Everette Whitenack1,2

M, b. February 22, 1922, d. August 15, 1971
FatherBranard Everette Whitenack3,4,5,1,2 b. December 3, 1895, d. March 25, 1983
MotherEdith G. "Birlie" Jennings3,4,5,1,2 b. March 30, 1900, d. June 6, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 234-22-2664.6 Lloyd Everett/Everette Whitenack was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He was born on February 22, 1922 at West Virginia.6,1,2 He married Dorothy Norris in October, 1944. Lloyd Everett/Everette Whitenack married Anne Clayton on July 7, 1954 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.7 Lloyd Everett/Everette Whitenack and Anne Clayton were divorced on September 3, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 Lloyd Everett/Everette Whitenack married Betty Ruth Haupt on April 23, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Lloyd Everett/Everette Whitenack died on August 15, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 77, District 6, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 87, District 24-1, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1940Miner5

Family 1

Dorothy Norris
Marriage*Lloyd Everett/Everette Whitenack married Dorothy Norris in October, 1944. 

Family 2

Anne Clayton
Marriage*Lloyd Everett/Everette Whitenack married Anne Clayton on July 7, 1954 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.7 
Divorce* Lloyd Everett/Everette Whitenack and Anne Clayton were divorced on September 3, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 

Family 3

Betty Ruth Haupt
Marriage*Lloyd Everett/Everette Whitenack married Betty Ruth Haupt on April 23, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 

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 Lois W. Knig obituary in the May 22, 2005 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Herman Jennings Whitenak1,2

M, b. January 8, 1924, d. October 31, 1992
FatherBranard Everette Whitenack3,4,5,2 b. December 3, 1895, d. March 25, 1983
MotherEdith G. "Birlie" Jennings3,4,5,2 b. March 30, 1900, d. June 6, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 235-34-7529.6 Herman Jennings Whitenak was born on January 8, 1924 at Pageton, McDowell Co., West Virginia.6,2 He married Shirley Frances Crews on December 31, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,2 Herman Jennings Whitenak died on October 31, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.1 He Herman Jennings Whitenak, of 2914 Lofton Road, S.W., died Saturday in a local hospital. He was former owner/operator of Colonial Avenue Exxon, and was a long-time member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are his loving wife of 45 years, Shirley Crews Whitenak; his son, Gary Winston Whitenak, Roanoke; his daughter, Pamela Gail Holbrook, Cloverdale; his grandson, Trevor Jennings Holbrook; and his sister, Lois Whitenak King, Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests... on November 1, 1992.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 77, District 6, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 87, District 24-1, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia5

Family

Shirley Frances Crews b. November 7, 1925, d. March 7, 2017
Marriage*Herman Jennings Whitenak married Shirley Frances Crews on December 31, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,2 
Children
  • Gary Winston Whitenak1,7,2
  • Pamela Gail Whitenak1,7,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From Herman Jennings Whitenak obituary in the Nov 1, 1992 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From Lois W. Knig obituary in the May 22, 2005 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shirley Frances Whitenak obituary in the Mar 10, 2017 edition.

Shirley Frances Crews1,2,3

F, b. November 7, 1925, d. March 7, 2017
     Shirley Frances Crews was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 She was born on November 7, 1925 at Richmond, Virginia.2 She married Herman Jennings Whitenak, son of Branard Everette Whitenack and Edith G. "Birlie" Jennings, on December 31, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,3 As of December 31, 1946,her married name was Whitenak.3 Shirley Frances Crews died on March 7, 2017 at Virginia at age 91.4 She Shirley Frances Whitenak, 91, of Roanoke, Va., died on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. She was the widow of Herman J. Whitenak. Surviving is her son, Gary Whitenak; daughter, Pamela G. Holbrook; and two grandchildren, Trevor J. Holbrook and Brandon T. Holbrook. Shirley was a member of First Baptist Church and worked with the second-grade Sunday School since 1965. She retired from the Veteran's Administration, was a member of AARP and the Clown Cut-Ups with AARP. Graveside Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Evergreen Burial Park with the Rev. Wayne Gadman officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on March 10, 2017.4

Family

Herman Jennings Whitenak b. January 8, 1924, d. October 31, 1992
Marriage*She married Herman Jennings Whitenak, son of Branard Everette Whitenack and Edith G. "Birlie" Jennings, on December 31, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,3 
Children
  • Gary Winston Whitenak1,4,3
  • Pamela Gail Whitenak1,4,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From Herman Jennings Whitenak obituary in the Nov 1, 1992 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shirley Frances Whitenak obituary in the Mar 10, 2017 edition.

William Richards1,2

M, b. May, 1875
FatherJohn Fleming Richards1,2 b. August 15, 1854, d. July 27, 1944
MotherElizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff1,2 b. December, 1852, d. 1901
     William Richards was born in May, 1875 at Virginia.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 417, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 88, District 46, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1900Farm laborer2

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Cora E. Richards1,2,3

F, b. January, 1877
FatherJohn Fleming Richards1,4,3 b. August 15, 1854, d. July 27, 1944
MotherElizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff1,4,3 b. December, 1852, d. 1901
     Cora E. Richards was born in January, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 She married James W. Dalton Jr. on August 29, 1900 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.5,3 As of August 29, 1900,her married name was Dalton.

Census Records

1880Dwelling 417, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 88, District 46, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 191, District 192, Speedwell, Wythe Co., Virginia2

Family

James W. Dalton Jr. b. circa 1872
Marriage*Cora E. Richards married James W. Dalton Jr. on August 29, 1900 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.5,3 

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.

James W. Dalton Jr.1,2,3

M, b. circa 1872
     James W. Dalton Jr. was born circa 1872 at Wythe Co., Virginia.3 He married Cora E. Richards, daughter of John Fleming Richards and Elizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff, on August 29, 1900 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 191, District 192, Speedwell, Wythe Co., Virginia1

Family

Cora E. Richards b. January, 1877
Marriage*James W. Dalton Jr. married Cora E. Richards, daughter of John Fleming Richards and Elizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff, on August 29, 1900 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Lillie Ann Richards1,2,3

F, b. February 22, 1880, d. August 16, 1923
FatherJohn Fleming Richards1 b. August 15, 1854, d. July 27, 1944
MotherElizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff1 b. December, 1852, d. 1901
     Lillie Ann Richards was buried at Matoaka Cemetery, Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on February 22, 1880 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.5,4 She married Preston Jackson Goad on March 10, 1895 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.6,7 As of March 10, 1895,her married name was Goad.7 Lillie Ann Richards died on August 16, 1923 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 43.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 417, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 162, District 144, Spring, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 559, District 103, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Family

Preston Jackson Goad b. March 4, 1873, d. February 28, 1941
Marriage*Lillie Ann Richards married Preston Jackson Goad on March 10, 1895 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Albert Goad death certificate.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sidney Guy Goad death certificate.
  4. [S5298] Matoaka Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Julia Ella Goad death certificate.
  6. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  7. [S603] Jordan R, et. al Dodd, Virginia Marriages 1851-1929.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cora L. Melvin obituary in the Apr 8, 1982 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William E. Goad death record.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William E. Goad obituary in the Dec 15, 1968 edition.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Guy Goad obituary in the Aug 21, 1974 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Sally Mae Underwood obituary in the May 25, 1990 edition.

Preston Jackson Goad1,2

M, b. March 4, 1873, d. February 28, 1941
     Preston Jackson Goad was buried at Matoaka Cemetery, Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on March 4, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Lillie Ann Richards, daughter of John Fleming Richards and Elizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff, on March 10, 1895 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.3,4 Preston Jackson Goad married Minnie Garbet on April 16, 1924 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 Preston Jackson Goad died on February 28, 1941 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 162, District 144, Spring, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 559, District 103, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 219, District 29, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 2, District 28-43, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1910Coal miner6
1920Coal miner1
1930Church minister7

Family 1

Lillie Ann Richards b. February 22, 1880, d. August 16, 1923
Marriage*Preston Jackson Goad married Lillie Ann Richards, daughter of John Fleming Richards and Elizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff, on March 10, 1895 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.3,4 
Children

Family 2

Minnie Garbet b. circa 1877
Marriage*Preston Jackson Goad married Minnie Garbet on April 16, 1924 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Preston Jackson Goad death certificate.
  3. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  4. [S603] Jordan R, et. al Dodd, Virginia Marriages 1851-1929.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Goad-Garbet marriage record.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cora L. Melvin obituary in the Apr 8, 1982 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Albert Goad death certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William E. Goad death record.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William E. Goad obituary in the Dec 15, 1968 edition.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Guy Goad obituary in the Aug 21, 1974 edition.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Julia Ella Goad death certificate.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Sally Mae Underwood obituary in the May 25, 1990 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sidney Guy Goad death certificate.

Cora Lee Goad1,2,3

F, b. April 6, 1895, d. April 7, 1982
FatherPreston Jackson Goad1,2 b. March 4, 1873, d. February 28, 1941
MotherLillie Ann Richards1,2 b. February 22, 1880, d. August 16, 1923
     Cora Lee Goad was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,2 She was born on April 6, 1895 at Maybeury, McDowell Co., West Virginia.4,2 As of circa 1912,her married name was Melvin.5 She married Poley Melvin circa 1912.5,2,3 Cora Lee Goad died on April 7, 1982 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 87.4,2 She Mrs. Poley (Cora L.) Melvin, 86, of Matoaka, died Wednesday in a Princeton hospital after a long illness. Born in Maybeury, she was a daughter of the late Rev. P .J. and Lilly Richards Goad. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1967. Survivors include five sons, Arthur Melvin of Aster, Fla., Lacy Melvin of Newport News, Va., Tracy Melvin of Matoka, Bill Melvin of Peterstown, Va., and Chester Melvin of Princeton; seven daughters, Mrs. Robert (Zola) Crane, Mrs. Gussie (Emma) Burton, Mrs. Robert (Della) Gray, all of Matoaka, Mrs. Herbert (Rita) Price of Indian Spring, Nev., Mrs. C. E. (Mary Jane) Musser of Richmond, Va., Mrs. Leon (Betty) Peters of Lake City, Fla., and Mrs. Leroy (Frances) Sutton of Jacksonville, Fla; one sister, Mrs. John Underwood of Matoaka; one brother, Walter Goad of Hiawatha; 40 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at Lashmeet Church of God with Revs. David Walls, Johnny Gray and Robert Walker officiating. Burial will be in Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Bluefield. on April 8, 1982.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 162, District 144, Spring, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 126, District 177, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 238, District 38, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 268, District 28-50, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Family

Poley Melvin b. February 10, 1890, d. October 16, 1967
Marriage*Cora Lee Goad married Poley Melvin circa 1912.5,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cora L. Melvin obituary in the Apr 8, 1982 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Zola Crane obituary in the May 17, 2002 edition.
  4. [S3312] Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Della Melvin Gray obituary in the Mar 5, 2000 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Chester Melvin, Sr. obituary in the Apr 27, 2000 edition.
  12. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Tracy Melvin obituary in the May 10, 2003 edition.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Poley Melvin obituary in the Oct 17, 1967 edition.

Alice Richards1,2

F, b. January, 1884
FatherJohn Fleming Richards1,2 b. August 15, 1854, d. July 27, 1944
MotherElizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff1,2 b. December, 1852, d. 1901
     Alice Richards was born in January, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married William Lafayette Landreth on November 20, 1902 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.3,2 As of November 20, 1902,her married name was Landreth.

Census Records

1900Dwelling 88, District 46, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia1

Family

William Lafayette Landreth b. May 31, 1883, d. January 31, 1941
Marriage*Alice Richards married William Lafayette Landreth on November 20, 1902 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.3,2 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.

William Lafayette Landreth1,2

M, b. May 31, 1883, d. January 31, 1941
     William Lafayette Landreth was buried at Algoma Cemetery, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on May 31, 1883 at Smyth Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1884.1,3,2 He married Alice Richards, daughter of John Fleming Richards and Elizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff, on November 20, 1902 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.4,3 William Lafayette Landreth died on January 31, 1941 at Algoma, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 57.2

Family

Alice Richards b. January, 1884
Marriage*He married Alice Richards, daughter of John Fleming Richards and Elizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff, on November 20, 1902 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.4,3 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5199] Algoma Cemetery, McDowell Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.

May Richards1

F, b. January, 1885
FatherJohn Fleming Richards1 b. August 15, 1854, d. July 27, 1944
MotherElizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff1 b. December, 1852, d. 1901
     May Richards was born in January, 1885 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 88, District 46, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia1

Citations

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

Gracie Ellen Richards1,2

F, b. August 4, 1889, d. May 20, 1953
FatherJohn Fleming Richards1,2,3,4 b. August 15, 1854, d. July 27, 1944
MotherElizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff1,2 b. December, 1852, d. 1901
     Gracie Ellen Richards was buried at Hot Coal Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,5 She was born on August 4, 1889 at Virginia.1,2 She married Fleming Arthur Richards on September 8, 1905 at Upland, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 Gracie Ellen Richards died on May 20, 1953 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 63.2 She Mrs. Gracie Ellen Richards, 63-year-old resident of Sophia, died in a local hospital at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday following a three year illness. A resident of Sophia for the last 39 years she was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church there and a member of the Sophia Rebekah Lodge. In addition to the husband, Arthur Richards, of Sophia, she is survived by seven sons: Howard, Claude, Floyd, and Clifford, all of Sophia; Raymond, of Midway; Harold, of Detroit; Edgar of Peterstown; four daughters; Mrs. Reba Smith and Mrs. Helen Shields, of New Richmond, Mrs. Hazel Eller, of Sophia; Mrs. Lilly Polk, of Peterstown; and 21 grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister Mrs. Nellie Taylor, of Johnson City, Tenn; a half-sister, Mrs. Georgia Snodgrass, and a step-sister, Mrs. Minnie Gibson, both of Sophia Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church at Sophia. The Rev. D. W. French, assisted by the Rev. Dewey Wilson, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hot Coal Cemetery at Sophia. on May 21, 1953.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 88, District 46, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 318, District 75, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 247, District 41-19, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Family

Fleming Arthur Richards b. April 12, 1884, d. September 24, 1953
Marriage*Gracie Ellen Richards married Fleming Arthur Richards on September 8, 1905 at Upland, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gracie Ellen Richards death certificate.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richards-Richards marriage record.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Gracie Ellen Richards obituary in the May 21, 1953 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Howard H. Richards obituary in the Jun 29, 1967 edition.
  8. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Raymond L. Richards obituary in the Sep 30, 1969 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richards-Collins marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richards-Weeks marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richards-Smith marriage record.
  13. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Clifford Richards obituary in the May 17, 1972 edition.

Mamie Richards1

F, b. August, 1891
FatherJohn Fleming Richards1 b. August 15, 1854, d. July 27, 1944
MotherElizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff1 b. December, 1852, d. 1901
     Mamie Richards was born in August, 1891 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 88, District 46, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia1

Citations

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

Nellie Richards1

F, b. May 9, 1895, d. November 6, 1983
FatherJohn Fleming Richards1 b. August 15, 1854, d. July 27, 1944
MotherElizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff1 b. December, 1852, d. 1901
     Nellie Richards was buried at Monte Vista Memorial Park, 1900 East Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.2 Her Social Security Number was 410-08-3835.3 She was born on May 9, 1895 at Virginia.3,2 As of circa 1926,her married name was Taylor.4 She married Everett S. Taylor circa 1926.5,4,6 Nellie Richards died on November 6, 1983 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee, at age 88.3,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 88, District 46, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 129, District 46, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a servant in the household of Fred Linkous7
1930Dwelling 244, District 90-8, Civil District 8, Washington Co., Tennessee4
1940Dwelling 187, District 90-8, Civil District 8A, Washington Co., Tennessee8

Family

Everett S. Taylor b. June 15, 1900, d. October 9, 1967
Marriage*Nellie Richards married Everett S. Taylor circa 1926.5,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5095] Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington Co., TN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Gracie Ellen Richards obituary in the May 21, 1953 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Ralph Woolwine1,2

M, b. circa 1911
FatherRobert Milburn Woolwine1,2 b. April 4, 1886, d. March 14, 1931
MotherIda May Poff1,2 b. October 10, 1879, d. January 6, 1924
     James Ralph Woolwine was born circa 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Ada Virginia Thomas on January 24, 1936 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 98, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 357, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1940Carpenter4

Family

Ada Virginia Thomas b. January 25, 1906, d. June 25, 1944
Marriage*James Ralph Woolwine married Ada Virginia Thomas on January 24, 1936 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mildred Estelle Woolwine1,2,3,4

F, b. January 12, 1914, d. October 21, 2004
FatherRobert Milburn Woolwine5,2 b. April 4, 1886, d. March 14, 1931
MotherIda May Poff2 b. October 10, 1879, d. January 6, 1924
     Mildred Estelle Woolwine was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 228-16-0425.6 She was born on January 12, 1914 at Virginia.1,6 As of circa 1927,her married name was Hayes.5 She married James Wiley Hayes circa 1927.5 Mildred Estelle Woolwine married Charles William "C. W." "Charlie" Poff, son of Charles Thomas "Tom" Poff and Roxellis Elsie "Roxie" Atkinson, on November 7, 1936 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,1,4 As of November 7, 1936,her married name was Poff.4 Mildred Estelle Woolwine died on October 21, 2004 at Virginia at age 90.1,6 She Mildred Woolwine Poff, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday morning, October 21, 2004, after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, C. W. Poff. Survivors include three sons, a daughter and their spouses, Tom and Joyce Poff, Jean Galloway, Bill and Kathy Poff, Bob and Annette Poff; one sister, Louise Setzer of Hudson, N.C; sister-in-law, Erma P. Woolwine of Pulaski; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dot and Gil Yates of Atlanta, Ga; grandchildren and their spouses, Rodney and Linda Galloway, Robbie Poff; great-granddaughter, Abbey Marshall; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday evening at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2004 at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Judy-Mills Reimer officiating. Private interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery. In remembrance, those that wish may make contributions to the Joy Ranch Home for Children, P.O. Box 727; Hillsville, Va. 24343. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. The Poff Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. (382-2612) on October 22, 2004.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 98, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 38, District 6, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 224, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Family 1

James Wiley Hayes
Marriage*Mildred Estelle Woolwine married James Wiley Hayes circa 1927.5 
Child

Family 2

Charles William "C. W." "Charlie" Poff b. May 17, 1915, d. December 5, 2001
Marriage*Mildred Estelle Woolwine married Charles William "C. W." "Charlie" Poff, son of Charles Thomas "Tom" Poff and Roxellis Elsie "Roxie" Atkinson, on November 7, 1936 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Woolwine Poff obituary in the Oct 22, 2004 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles William Poff obituary in the Dec 6, 2001 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Edward Hayes death certificate.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Noah Thomas Poff obituary in the Dec 10, 2017 edition.

Lake Emma Woolwine1,2

F, b. July 13, 1917, d. April 14, 1998
FatherRobert Milburn Woolwine1,2 b. April 4, 1886, d. March 14, 1931
MotherIda May Poff1,2 b. October 10, 1879, d. January 6, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 235-10-9443.2 Lake Emma Woolwine was born on July 13, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of circa 1936,her married name was Hayes.2 She married Unknown Hayes circa 1936.3,2 As of circa 1990,her married name was Mathena.2 Lake Emma Woolwine married Unknown Mathena circa 1990.2 Lake Emma Woolwine died on April 14, 1998 at Nebraska at age 80.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 98, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 209, District 61-11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family 1

Unknown Hayes
Marriage*Lake Emma Woolwine married Unknown Hayes circa 1936.3,2 

Family 2

Unknown Mathena
Marriage*Lake Emma Woolwine married Unknown Mathena circa 1990.2 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S1229] K Woolwine Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2164324&id=I111235627
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Charles Lewis "Charlie" Kingrea1,2

M, b. September 7, 1857, d. October 24, 1928
FatherHosea Kingrea1,3,2 b. circa 1832, d. October 20, 1894
MotherMary "Polly" Walters1 b. June 1, 1831, d. June 10, 1865
     Charles Lewis "Charlie" Kingrea was born on September 7, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Martha Annie Dickerson on November 4, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 Charles Lewis "Charlie" Kingrea died on October 24, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.1,5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 204, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 33, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1880Farm laborer2

Family

Martha Annie Dickerson
Marriage*Charles Lewis "Charlie" Kingrea married Martha Annie Dickerson on November 4, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Asa Jones1,2,3,4

M, b. April 26, 1874, d. before January 14, 1920
     James Asa Jones was born on April 26, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Ollie Dessie Poff, daughter of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light, on May 22, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 James Asa Jones died before January 14, 1920; His wife Olie was enumerated as a widow in the 1920 Census.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 28, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1902Farmer1

Family

Ollie Dessie Poff b. March 17, 1887, d. October 24, 1971
Marriage*James Asa Jones married Ollie Dessie Poff, daughter of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light, on May 22, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Edward Basil Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 19, 1917, d. November 13, 2011
FatherCharles Hugh Poff1,2,3,4,6,8,9,10,11 b. September 10, 1892, d. May, 1981
MotherOllie Gay Poff1,2,3,4,6,8,9,10,11 b. August 5, 1897, d. April, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 232-18-6183.12 Edward Basil Poff was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 He was born on May 19, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,12,10,11,7 He married Stella Alberta Miles on December 21, 1946 at North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3,5,6,13,10 Edward Basil Poff died on November 13, 2011 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 94.6,12 He POCAHONTAS, Va. — Edward Basil Poff, age 94, of 171 Sheppet Street (Bluewell), Bluefield, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at the Maples Nursing Home in Bluefield. Born on May 19, 1917 in Floyd County, Va., he was a son of the late Charles and Ollie Poff Poff. He had been a resident of Bluewell for 35 years and was a 1934 graduate of Northfork High School. Ed was a member of the Bluewell United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Gleaners Sunday school class, and he also was a former little league baseball coach in Northfork. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the VFW Post 3112. He formerly worked at Leatherwood Milk Company, Bluewell Public Service District, and was a retired coal miner and was a member of the UMWA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Stella Miles Poff of the home; three sisters-in-law, Irene Poff of Bluewell, Minnie Poff of Bluewell, Doloros “Boots” Poff of Bluewell. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with the Reverend Stephen Rector and the Reverend D. Homer Stewart officiating. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Friends may call on Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bluewell United Methodist Church, Route 4 Box 541, Bluefield, WV 24701. on November 14, 2011.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 88, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 220, District 43, Northfork, McDowell Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 422, District 24-53, North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1940Coal mine trackman9

Family

Stella Alberta Miles b. September 4, 1918, d. February 17, 2018
Marriage*Edward Basil Poff married Stella Alberta Miles on December 21, 1946 at North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3,5,6,13,10 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rachel Poff Roark Rock obituary in the Jan 9, 2007 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lois M. Pilkenton obituary in the Jan 9, 2007 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Miles marriage record.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edward Basil Poff obituary in the Nov 14, 2011 edition.
  7. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Fred Walter Poff obituary in the Oct 23, 2011 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Stella Alberta Miles Poff obituary.

Harold Daniel "Dan" Walters1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 30, 1926, d. October 7, 2021
FatherOrix Oren "Orie" Walters1,7,8,9,2,4 b. March 9, 1904, d. December, 1987
MotherMary Virginia Williams1,7,8,9,2,4 b. January 5, 1903, d. May, 1989
     Harold Daniel "Dan" Walters was buried at Independence Cemetery, Independence, Grayson Co., Virginia.2 He was born on July 30, 1926 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,6 He married Betty Catherine Hungate on January 28, 1949 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 Harold Daniel "Dan" Walters married Arlene Bernice Robbins on October 16, 1960 at Comers Rock, Grayson Co., Virginia.4 Harold Daniel "Dan" Walters and Arlene Bernice Robbins were divorced on January 2, 1974 at Grayson Co., Virginia.5 Harold Daniel "Dan" Walters married Geneva Kay Warren on February 19, 1977 at Grayson Co., Virginia.4 Harold Daniel "Dan" Walters died on October 7, 2021 at Virginia at age 95.2 He Harold Dan Walters, age 95, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was born on July 30, 1926 in Christiansburg, Virginia to Orix and Mary Walters. Dan served in the United States Army during World War II and was an honorary member of the Christiansburg Fire Department as well as a former member of the Independence Volunteer Fire Department. Further, Mr. Walters was a proud Mason and member of the Masonic Lodge of Independence. In 1949, Dan began his 72 years of service to the community through his tireless dedication to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Surviving include wife, Geneva Walters, of the home; son, Harold Walters and wife, Sharon of Independence, Virginia; daughter, Kathy O'Connor and husband, Dan of Knoxville, Tennessee; stepdaughters, Donna Anders and husband, Ronald and Robin Hackler and husband, Dennis both of Independence, Virginia; four grandchildren, Jeremy Walters and wife, Danyelle, Emily McMahan and husband, Chris, Marcie Anders, and Kim Hackler; four great-grandchildren, Hayden, Carly, Natalie, and Mason; and one stepgreat-grandson, Jonah. Mr. Walters was preceded in death by wife, Betty Walters; parents, Orix and Mary Walters, and sister, Anne Hale Petry. The funeral service for Mr. Walters will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 3 p.m. at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the beginning of the service. Private interment will follow at Independence Cemetery. on October 9, 2021.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 155, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 399, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family 1

Betty Catherine Hungate b. May 7, 1930, d. May 15, 1959
Marriage*Harold Daniel "Dan" Walters married Betty Catherine Hungate on January 28, 1949 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Harold Daniel Walters Jr.8,2,4
  • Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Walters8,2

Family 2

Arlene Bernice Robbins b. June 22, 1939, d. December 31, 2015
Marriage*Harold Daniel "Dan" Walters married Arlene Bernice Robbins on October 16, 1960 at Comers Rock, Grayson Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Harold Daniel "Dan" Walters and Arlene Bernice Robbins were divorced on January 2, 1974 at Grayson Co., Virginia.5 

Family 3

Geneva Kay Warren
Marriage*Harold Daniel "Dan" Walters married Geneva Kay Warren on February 19, 1977 at Grayson Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold Dan Walters obituary in the Oct 9, 2021 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anne Hale Petry obituary in the Jan 1, 2003 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth Anne Walters1,2,3

F, b. July 30, 1926, d. December 31, 2002
FatherOrix Oren "Orie" Walters1,4,3,5,6 b. March 9, 1904, d. December, 1987
MotherMary Virginia Williams1,4,3,5,6 b. January 5, 1903, d. May, 1989
     Elizabeth Anne Walters was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 Her married name was Petry.3 She married Marion Joseph Petry Sr.3 Elizabeth Anne Walters was born on July 30, 1926 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of March 3, 1949,her married name was Hale.1 She married Ray Donnell Hale on March 3, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Elizabeth Anne Walters died on December 31, 2002 at Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 76.2,3 She PETRY, ANNE HALE, 76, of Lakewood Forest, Moneta, Va. (formerly of Christiansburg), passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2002. Anne was employed by the Federal Government for over twenty years, was a member of Main Street Baptist Church, Christiansburg, and for the last eighteen years had enjoyed her life living on Smith Mountain Lake. The daughter of the late Orix and Mary Walters, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Ray D. Hale. She is survived by her husband, Marion Joseph Petry, Sr; her twin brother and his spouse, Dan and Geneva Walters, Independence, Va; a niece and her spouse, Kathy and Carlos Cox; a nephew and his spouse, Harold and Sharon Walters; great-niece, Emily Cox; great-nephew, Jeremy Walters; her sister-in-law, Jo Cox; nephews and their spouses, Mark and Judy Cox, Don and Valla Cox; stepson and spouse, Marion Joseph Petry, Jr. and Pat; stepdaughter, Barbara P. Kelly; stepgrandchildren, Marion Joseph Petry, III, Timothy Jason Petry, Carrie Dawn Petry and Amanda Suzanne Kelly. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 2 n d, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. William Hungate with interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Horne Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. on January 1, 2003.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 155, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 399, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family 1

Marion Joseph Petry Sr.
Marriage*Elizabeth Anne Walters married Marion Joseph Petry Sr.3 

Family 2

Ray Donnell Hale b. May 6, 1920, d. December, 1979
Marriage*Elizabeth Anne Walters married Ray Donnell Hale on March 3, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anne Hale Petry obituary in the Jan 1, 2003 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold Dan Walters obituary in the Oct 9, 2021 edition.