Jonathan "John" Reed1,2

M, b. May 12, 1777, d. August 24, 1848
FatherCornelius Reid3
     Jonathan "John" Reed was buried at Family Cemetery on the Webb Farm, Hopewell Township, Wabash Co., Indiana; His tombstone reads "In Memory of Jonathan Reed who died August 24, 1848 aged 71 years, 3m, 12 days."1,2 He In a land deed in the Hopewell area, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana Jonathan and Rebecca Reed deed 40 acres to son Hosea in 1847. This land is where they are buried, which later became the Webb farm. He was born on May 12, 1777 at Loudoun Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Rebecca Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Daniel I. Conner Sr. and Mary Unknown, on December 18, 1799 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1,3 Jonathan "John" Reed died on August 24, 1848 at Hopewell Township, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 71.1,2

Census Records

1810Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VirginiaThe enumeration reads 3 males under 10, 1 male 26-44, 1 female under 10, and 1 female 26-445
1820Blacksburg, VirginiaThe enumeration reads 1 male under 10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 2 females under 10, 1 female 16-26, and 1 female 26-456
1830Fayette Co., IndianaThe enumeration reads 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 60-70, 2 females 15-20. and one female 50-607
1840Lagro Township, Wabash Co., IndianaThe enumeration reads 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 60-70, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30, and 1 female 60-708

Family

Rebecca Elizabeth Conner b. August 11, 1775, d. October 24, 1850
Marriage*Jonathan "John" Reed married Rebecca Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Daniel I. Conner Sr. and Mary Unknown, on December 18, 1799 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S844] Lynanne Unknown, "Jonathan Reed," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 14, 2002.
  3. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  5. [S406] National Archives and Records Administration, 1810 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S413] National Archives and Records Administration, 1830 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  10. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  11. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Michael Lindell "Mike" Gray1,2,3,4

M, b. July 26, 1946, d. May 8, 2020
FatherJohn Guerrant Gray1,2,3 b. May 8, 1907, d. March 29, 1992
MotherMildred Beatrice Poff1,2,3 b. September 9, 1907, d. March 12, 1977
     Michael Lindell "Mike" Gray was born on July 26, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He married Dorothy Louise Minnick on October 9, 1970 at Blacksburg, Virginia.2 Michael Lindell "Mike" Gray and Dorothy Louise Minnick were divorced on July 24, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 Michael Lindell "Mike" Gray married Linda Mae Woolwine, daughter of Kipps Hardy Woolwine and Garnet Gray Ross, on July 14, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2 Michael Lindell "Mike" Gray and Linda Mae Woolwine were divorced on October 7, 2007 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 Michael Lindell "Mike" Gray died on May 8, 2020 at Virginia at age 73.3 He Michael Lindell Gray, age 73, of Christiansburg, died on Friday, May 8, 2020. He was born in Christiansburg on July 26, 1946, to the late John G. and Mildred Poff Gray. He was preceded by his brother Johnny Gray. He is survived by his daughter, Lauran Gray (Aaron); son, John Michael Gray (Holly); grandchildren, Addi and Cruz Gray; mother of his children, Linda Hylton; sister, Margaret Gray; numerous cousins and many friends. on May 13, 2020.3

Family 1

Dorothy Louise Minnick
Marriage*He married Dorothy Louise Minnick on October 9, 1970 at Blacksburg, Virginia.2 
Divorce* Michael Lindell "Mike" Gray and Dorothy Louise Minnick were divorced on July 24, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 

Family 2

Linda Mae Woolwine
Marriage*Michael Lindell "Mike" Gray married Linda Mae Woolwine, daughter of Kipps Hardy Woolwine and Garnet Gray Ross, on July 14, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2 
Divorce* Michael Lindell "Mike" Gray and Linda Mae Woolwine were divorced on October 7, 2007 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 
Children
  • John Michael Gray1,3
  • Lauran Whitney Gray3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John G. Gray obituary in the Mar 30, 1992 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Michael Lindell Gray obituary in the May 13, 2020 edition.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kipps Hardy Woolwine obituary in the Jul 28, 2000 edition.

Anthony Thomas "Tony" Miano1,2,3,4

M, b. October 14, 1939, d. January 23, 2025
     Anthony Thomas "Tony" Miano Anthony Thomas Miano, Oct 14, 1939 - Jan 23, 2025. Anthony (Tony) Thomas Miano, 85, of Radford, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 23, 2025. Tony was born in Welch, WV and played football at Concord College. Following his graduation, he started a successful career with Sears and Roebuck Company which took him from West Virginia, to North Carolina, and eventually to Virginia. After 20 years of service, he left the company to allow his family to settle in Radford. He started a successful career in insurance and became a vibrant, and loved member of the community. Tony’s infectious smile and personality touched many people including co-workers, neighbors and leaders of the community. He loved to use his daily swim, bike ride, or walk with his dog to interact with friends and meet new people. He also loved his weekly rounds of golf with the “lunch bunch” at Thorn Spring Golf Course. Tony was an avid athlete that loved sports and taught his children and grandchildren to swim and play tennis, golf and racquetball. He was a Virginia Tech fan and enjoyed supporting the Hokies on the gridiron and hardwoods with his beautiful wife Nancy. Tony was a faithful member of St. Jude’s Catholic Church for over 50 years and loved his parish family. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Concetta, his brother, Paul, and his sister, Carmela. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, their precious dog Auti, his children, Anthony (Heather), Gina (Michelle), Marc (Sarah), and Michelle (Shawn), his grandchildren, Anthony, Morgan, Alexandra, and Tyler, and many nephews and nieces which he loved as his own children. Tony is also survived by the loving families of Michael and Margaret Young and David and Amy Young. The family would like to thank Dr. Kelly, Dr. Mock, the Blue Ridge Cancer Center staff, and the amazing Oncology and Palliative Care teams at Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their love and friendship. Your heartfelt care of Tony will always be remembered by the Miano family.4 He was born on October 14, 1939 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,4 He married Wanda Jean "Jeanie" Conner, daughter of Elmer Eli Conner and Gracie Lucille Walker, on July 29, 1961 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2 Anthony Thomas "Tony" Miano and Wanda Jean "Jeanie" Conner were divorced on February 22, 1995 at Radford, Virginia.5 Anthony Thomas "Tony" Miano died on January 23, 2025 at Radford, Virginia, at age 85.4

Family

Wanda Jean "Jeanie" Conner b. August 22, 1941, d. November 7, 2004
Marriage*He married Wanda Jean "Jeanie" Conner, daughter of Elmer Eli Conner and Gracie Lucille Walker, on July 29, 1961 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Anthony Thomas "Tony" Miano and Wanda Jean "Jeanie" Conner were divorced on February 22, 1995 at Radford, Virginia.5 
Children
  • Michael Anthony Miano6,7,8,9,4
  • Gina Maria Miano6,7,4
  • Marc Christopher Miano6,7,4
  • Michelle Carmela Miano6,7,4

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Miano-Conner marriage record.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Miano-Kennedy wedding announcement in the Apr 11, 1993 edition.
  4. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Anthony Thomas Miano obituary.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jeanie Conner Miano obituary in the Nov 9, 2004 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmer Conner obituary in the Jul 29, 2011 edition.
  8. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Garnet Gray Ross1

F, b. February 8, 1926, d. January 1, 2024
     Garnet Gray Ross Garnet Ross Woolwine received her angel wings on January 1, 2024. She was born February 8, 1926, in Mingo County, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kipps Woolwine; her twin sister, Gracie Mae Woolwine and Gracie’s husband, Gilbert Woolwine, Kipps’ brother. Garnet is survived by her only daughter, Linda Gray Hylton (Steve); and a step-daughter, Jean Cochran; three grandchildren, John Gray (Holly), and their children, Addison and Cruz, Lauran Gray Creed (Aaron) and their child Violet, Sherry Simpkins Vaughn (Spencer) and their children, Isaac, Melody, Megan, Mary, and Molly; three special family members, Teddy Woolwine, Lois Brunner, and Crystal; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will have a private graveside service at Sunset Cemetery.2 She was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 8, 1926 at Mingo Co., West Virginia.1,2 She married Kipps Hardy Woolwine, son of Charlie Lee Woolwine and Doshia Emma Spradlin, on September 29, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of September 29, 1950,her married name was Woolwine.1 Garnet Gray Ross died on January 1, 2024 at Virginia at age 97.2

Family

Kipps Hardy Woolwine b. February 11, 1921, d. July 26, 2000
Marriage*She married Kipps Hardy Woolwine, son of Charlie Lee Woolwine and Doshia Emma Spradlin, on September 29, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child
  • Linda Mae Woolwine3,1,2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Garnet Ross Woolwine obituary.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kipps Hardy Woolwine obituary in the Jul 28, 2000 edition.

Earl Clinton Bryant1

M, b. December 3, 1915, d. June 22, 1987
     Earl Clinton Bryant was buried at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.1 His Social Security Number was 236-09-0144.2 He was born on December 3, 1915.2,1 He married Mary Myrtle Woolwine, daughter of Charlie Lee Woolwine and Doshia Emma Spradlin, on August 27, 1939 at Kentucky.3 Earl Clinton Bryant died on June 22, 1987 at Louisiana at age 71.2,1

Family

Mary Myrtle Woolwine b. May 6, 1922, d. December 7, 2003
Marriage*He married Mary Myrtle Woolwine, daughter of Charlie Lee Woolwine and Doshia Emma Spradlin, on August 27, 1939 at Kentucky.3 
Children
  • Bunzy Bryant1
  • Billy R. Bryant1
  • Bobby L. Bryant1

Citations

  1. [S5389] Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Ouachita Parish, LA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S1370] Woolwine, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1971402&id=I96692818

Thomas F. Agee1,2,3

M, b. November 19, 1919, d. July 16, 2005
FatherEverette Early Agee2,3 b. March 4, 1896, d. July 30, 1951
MotherMary Allene Strickler2,3 b. February 5, 1901, d. February 14, 1978
     Thomas F. Agee was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He was born on November 19, 1919 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Minnie Virginia Woolwine, daughter of Charlie Lee Woolwine and Doshia Emma Spradlin, on April 7, 1948.1,2,3 Thomas F. Agee died on July 16, 2005 at Magnolia, Columbia Co., Arkansas, at age 85.2 He Thomas F. Agee, 85, of Salem, died Saturday, July 16, 2005, in Magnolia, Arkansas at the home of his daughter. He was born November 19, 1919 in Floyd, Va., a son of the late Everette Early Agee and Aleene Palace Strickler Agee. He was preceded in death by his loving wife and soul mate of 54 years, the former Minnie Virginia Woolwine; and a sister, Cecil Agee Woolwine. He is survived by a brother, Strickler Everette Agee of Radford, Va; a son, Thomas Leon Agee and fiance, Becky Roop of Roanoke, Va; a daughter, Deborah Emmalene Agee Nall and son-in-law, Rev. Barry Nall of Magnolia, Arkansas; and one granddaughter, Hannah Leigh Nall, also of Magnolia. He was a World War II veteran and served in the Army Air Corps in the rank of sergeant from 1941 to 1947 in the Pacific Theatre in Guam, Tinanin and in California. He was a farmer, rancher, entrepreneur, master carpenter and wood craftsman. He was also a member of Christian Life International in Salem for 25 years, where he served as a deacon. His life was exemplified by his devout faith and service to God and his greatest legacy is the spiritual heritage he leaves behind. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Christian Life International Family Worship Center, with Pastors Debbie Hutton and Barry Nall officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. The family received friends Tuesday at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Condolences may be made online by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. 540-389-5441. on July 18, 2005.2

Family

Minnie Virginia Woolwine b. February 13, 1927, d. April 24, 2001
Marriage*He married Minnie Virginia Woolwine, daughter of Charlie Lee Woolwine and Doshia Emma Spradlin, on April 7, 1948.1,2,3 
Children
  • Thomas Leon Agee1,2,3
  • Deborah Emmalene Agee1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Virginia Woolwine Agee obituary in the Apr 26, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas F. Agee obituary in the Jul 19, 2005 edition.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Everette Early Agee1,2,3,4

M, b. March 4, 1896, d. July 30, 1951
FatherThomas Turner Agee3,4 b. June 30, 1872, d. June 13, 1958
MotherLillie Rosa Vest3,4 b. January 22, 1875, d. November 8, 1962
     Everette Early Agee was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He was born on March 4, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Iddings book and his WWI Draft Registration card have a birth date of Mar 3, 1896.1,3,4,5 He married Mary Allene Strickler, daughter of Christian Flournoy "Chris" Strickler and Girldine Dicebigna "Girlie" Whitenack, on October 14, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 Everette Early Agee died on July 30, 1951 at age 55; Died from a reaction to a bee sting.1,4

Family

Mary Allene Strickler b. February 5, 1901, d. February 14, 1978
Marriage*He married Mary Allene Strickler, daughter of Christian Flournoy "Chris" Strickler and Girldine Dicebigna "Girlie" Whitenack, on October 14, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas F. Agee obituary in the Jul 19, 2005 edition.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.

Mary Allene Strickler1

F, b. February 5, 1901, d. February 14, 1978
FatherChristian Flournoy "Chris" Strickler1,2 b. September 30, 1858, d. April 9, 1927
MotherGirldine Dicebigna "Girlie" Whitenack1,2 b. January 5, 1862, d. May 27, 1924
     Mary Allene Strickler was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She was born on February 5, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 She married Everette Early Agee, son of Thomas Turner Agee and Lillie Rosa Vest, on October 14, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of October 14, 1916,her married name was Agee. Mary Allene Strickler died on February 14, 1978 at age 77.3,2

Family

Everette Early Agee b. March 4, 1896, d. July 30, 1951
Marriage*She married Everette Early Agee, son of Thomas Turner Agee and Lillie Rosa Vest, on October 14, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas F. Agee obituary in the Jul 19, 2005 edition.

Gracie Mae Ross1,2

F, b. February 8, 1926, d. July 12, 2018
     Gracie Mae Ross was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 8, 1926 at Mingo Co., West Virginia.3,1 She married Gilbert Earl Woolwine, son of Charlie Lee Woolwine and Doshia Emma Spradlin, on March 17, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1,2 As of March 17, 1950,her married name was Woolwine.1 Gracie Mae Ross died on July 12, 2018 at Virginia at age 92.2 She Gracie Mae Woolwine, 92, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Ursula Woolwine; and brother, James Williams. Gracie is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 68 years, Gilbert Woolwine; children, Teddy Woolwine (Sally), Lois Brunner; grandchildren, Jimmy Brunner (Sharon), Crystal Cooper (Charlie); great-grandchildren, Brooke and Madison Brunner; twin sister, Garnet Woolwine; and her cat, Tara. Gracie was a longtime member of Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church and her life reflected her faith and devotion. Thank you to Kay Terry and Good Samaritan Hospice as well as to Dr. Scott Jamison for their care of Gracie. Visitation will be Sunday, July 15, 2018, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, July 16, 2018, at 2 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jube Burk and the Rev. Josh Graham officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on July 14, 2018.2

Family

Gilbert Earl Woolwine b. April 27, 1929, d. December 6, 2018
Marriage*She married Gilbert Earl Woolwine, son of Charlie Lee Woolwine and Doshia Emma Spradlin, on March 17, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1,2 
Children
  • Teddy Earl Woolwine1,2,4
  • Lois Ann Woolwine1,2,4

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gracie Mae Woolwine obituary in the Jul 14, 2018 edition.
  3. [S1370] Woolwine, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1971402&id=I96692818
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gilbert Woolwine obituary in the Dec 9, 2018 edition.