Samuel Carson Wertz1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

M, b. January 26, 1934, d. May 16, 1973
FatherHarry Preston Wertz1,2,13,4,6,14,8 b. November 19, 1908, d. August 2, 1992
MotherLena Mae Wickham1,2,13,4,6,14,8 b. June 8, 1909, d. November 11, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 225-44-4284.15 Samuel Carson Wertz was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.7,2,10,12 He was born on January 26, 1934 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.15,7,2,3,9,10,11 He married Patricia Joann Harth on May 18, 1957 at York, York Co., South Carolina.5 Samuel Carson Wertz and Patricia Joann Harth were divorced on August 4, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Samuel Carson Wertz married Wilma Jane Brown on July 23, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,12 Samuel Carson Wertz died on May 16, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 39.7,2,10,11,12 He Samuel Carson Wertz, 39, of Route 2, Salem, passed away in a Salem hospital Wednesday night. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Wilma Jane Brown Wertz, one daughter, Miss Pamela Wertz, Roanoke; three sons, Rusell Reid Wertz, Ronald Ryan Wertz, Reginal Preston Wertz, all of Salem; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry P. Wertz, Salem; two brothers, Bennie L. Wertz, Glade Hill, and Kenneth (Mac) Wertz, Salem; and three sisters, Mrs. Larry G. Yeatts, Roanoke, Mrs. Ray Fralin and Mrs. James Alexander, both of Salem. Burial at Cedar Lawn Burial Park. on May 18, 1973.12

Census Records

1940Dwelling 150, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Family 1

Patricia Joann Harth b. April 17, 1939, d. May 25, 2025
Marriage*Samuel Carson Wertz married Patricia Joann Harth on May 18, 1957 at York, York Co., South Carolina.5 
Divorce* Samuel Carson Wertz and Patricia Joann Harth were divorced on August 4, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 
Children
  • Pamela Sue Wertz4,12
  • Michael Wayne Wertz Sr.4

Family 2

Wilma Jane Brown b. June 13, 1938, d. August 16, 1988
Marriage*Samuel Carson Wertz married Wilma Jane Brown on July 23, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,12 
Children
  • Russell Reid Wertz16,12
  • Ronald Ryan Wertz4,12
  • Reginald Preston "Reggie" Wertz16,12

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Preston Wertz obituary in the Aug 4, 1992 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bennie Lee Wertz obituary in the Feb 4, 2018 edition.
  7. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Wickham Wertz obituary in the Nov 11, 1987 edition.
  9. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
  10. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Samuel Carson Wertz obituary in the May 18, 1973 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Kenneth M. Wertz, Sr. obituary.
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilma Jane Wertz obituary in the Aug 17, 1988 edition.

Bennie Lee Wertz1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 16, 1937, d. February 2, 2018
FatherHarry Preston Wertz1,7,4,5,8,9 b. November 19, 1908, d. August 2, 1992
MotherLena Mae Wickham1,7,4,5,8,9 b. June 8, 1909, d. November 11, 1987
     Bennie Lee Wertz was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.5 He was born on November 16, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6 He married Norma Jean Prillaman on September 19, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,5 Bennie Lee Wertz died on February 2, 2018 at Virginia at age 80.5 He Bennie Lee Wertz, 80, of Cave Spring went home to be with the Lord early Friday morning February 2, 2018. He was preceded by his parents, Harry Preston and Lena Mae Wickham Wertz; wife, Jean Prillaman Wertz; a brother, Samuel Carson Wertz and an infant great grandchild. Bennie retired from General Electric after decades of service and served for more than 20 years as a Drill Sergeant in the Army Reserve. He was an avid gardener and a fixture at the Salem Farmers Market. There he had many loyal customers and friends. He was a devoted member of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his sons, Stephen Lee Wertz and wife Patricia, David Wayne Wertz and wife Tina; grandchildren, Jason Wertz, Michelle Spencer, Derrick, Justin, Benjamin and Sarah Wertz; twelve great grandchildren, brother, Kenneth (Mac) Wertz; sisters, Betty Yeatts, Helen Fralin and husband Ray, and Doris Alexander. The family would like to offer a very special thank you to the nurses and staff at Kindred At Home and Good Samaritan Hospice for their many acts of kindness and compassion. Interment with military honors will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on February 4, 2018.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 150, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Norma Jean Prillaman b. March 30, 1943, d. August 20, 2009
Marriage*Bennie Lee Wertz married Norma Jean Prillaman on September 19, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,5 
Children
  • Stephen Lee Wertz2,4,5
  • David Wayne Wertz2,4,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Preston Wertz obituary in the Aug 4, 1992 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norma Jean Prillaman Wertz obituary in the Aug 23, 2009 edition.
  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 Bennie Lee Wertz obituary in the Feb 4, 2018 edition.
  6. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Kenneth M. Wertz, Sr. obituary.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Wickham Wertz obituary in the Nov 11, 1987 edition.

Norma Jean Prillaman1,2

F, b. March 30, 1943, d. August 20, 2009
     Her Social Security Number was 229-54-8297.3 Norma Jean Prillaman was born on March 30, 1943 at Baltimore, Maryland.2,3 She married Bennie Lee Wertz, son of Harry Preston Wertz and Lena Mae Wickham, on September 19, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 As of September 19, 1960,her married name was Wertz.2 Norma Jean Prillaman died on August 20, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.1,5,3 She Norma Jean Prillaman Wertz, 66, of Roanoke County went to her Heavenly Home after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, August 20, 2009. Jean was a loyal member of the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren for many years. Her mother, Kathleen Jones, preceded her in death. Surviving are her loving husband of 48 years, Bennie L. Wertz; two sons, Stephen Wertz and wife, Patricia, Bedford County, David Wertz and wife, Tina, Bent Mtn; six grandchildren, Jason, Michelle, Derrick, Justin, Benjamin, Sara; three stepgrandchildren, Steven, Brittany, Josh; four great-grandchildren; her father, Carlton J. "Whitey" Prillaman, Bedford County and a host of other relatives. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren Building Fund or the American Cancer Society in Jean's name. The family would like to give a special thank you to Pastor Ed and the members of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, who gave their time and care for Jean during this difficult time and also to Dr. William Fintel at Lewis-Gale, Good Samaritan Hospice for their caring and support and Dr. Strousburg at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Southern Florida. on August 23, 2009.1

Family

Bennie Lee Wertz b. November 16, 1937, d. February 2, 2018
Marriage*She married Bennie Lee Wertz, son of Harry Preston Wertz and Lena Mae Wickham, on September 19, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 
Children
  • Stephen Lee Wertz1,2,4
  • David Wayne Wertz1,2,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norma Jean Prillaman Wertz obituary in the Aug 23, 2009 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bennie Lee Wertz obituary in the Feb 4, 2018 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Kenneth McArthur "Mac" Wertz Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. March 29, 1942, d. December 5, 2025
FatherHarry Preston Wertz1,3,5,4,6 b. November 19, 1908, d. August 2, 1992
MotherLena Mae Wickham1,3,5,4,6 b. June 8, 1909, d. November 11, 1987
     Kenneth McArthur "Mac" Wertz Sr. Kenneth M. Wertz, Mar 29, 1945 - Dec 5, 2025. Kenneth M. Wertz, Sr., 83, widower of Shirley Harlow Wertz, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 5, 2025. He was the son of the late Harry P. and Lena Mae Wickham Wertz. He was also preceded in death by a son, Timothy Wertz and two brothers, Benny and Carson Wertz. Kenneth was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and later retired from General Electric. He enjoyed growing his garden and either selling or giving away the produce he grew. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, and trout fishing, especially with his brother Benny. His church and traveling were also important to him. He will be missed and remembered by his son, Kenneth M. Wertz, Jr. (Debbie); daughter, Twila Rolfe; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen, Doris, and Betty; as well as numerous other loving family and friends. Interment with military honors will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Buchanan, VA.4 He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 He was born on March 29, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His obituary has a birth year of 1945.2,3,4,7 He married Kathie Lee Cronk on April 23, 1967 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.8,7 Kenneth McArthur "Mac" Wertz Sr. and Kathie Lee Cronk were divorced on August 5, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 Kenneth McArthur "Mac" Wertz Sr. married Shirley Marie Riddle on January 8, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Kenneth McArthur "Mac" Wertz Sr. died on December 5, 2025 at Virginia at age 83.4

Family 1

Kathie Lee Cronk b. July 25, 1947, d. February 12, 1985
Marriage*He married Kathie Lee Cronk on April 23, 1967 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.8,7 
Divorce* Kenneth McArthur "Mac" Wertz Sr. and Kathie Lee Cronk were divorced on August 5, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 
Children

Family 2

Shirley Marie Riddle
Marriage*Kenneth McArthur "Mac" Wertz Sr. married Shirley Marie Riddle on January 8, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Preston Wertz obituary in the Aug 4, 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. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Kenneth M. Wertz, Sr. obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bennie Lee Wertz obituary in the Feb 4, 2018 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Wickham Wertz obituary in the Nov 11, 1987 edition.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Kathie Cronk Wood obituary in the Feb 15, 1985 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Timothy Wayne Wertz obituary in the Oct 18, 2013 edition.

Newton Hezekiah Wertz1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 2, 1884, d. February 18, 1960
     Newton Hezekiah Wertz was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He was born on February 2, 1884 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,4 He married Okie Lee DeWeese, daughter of John William DeWeese and Dotia Levicia "Dosia" Wilson, on December 25, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5 Newton Hezekiah Wertz died on February 18, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.3,4,5 He Newton Hezekiah Wertz, 76, of Rt. 2, Salem, died yesterday in a local hospital. He was deacon of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren for 37 years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Okie DeWise Wertz; four sons, Harry P. and Wilbert R. Wertz of Salem, John L. and Roy B. Wertz, Roanoke; six daughters, Mrs. T. A. Sowder, Salem, Mrs. C. R. Long, Mrs. C. D. Camper, Mrs. Dewey Webb, Mrs. W. N. Agee, Roanoke, Mrs. L. P. Abell, Vinton; three brothers, J. L., Wilson A. and Plez W. Wertz, Salem; a sister, Mrs. B. M. Minnix, Salem; 35 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Sherwood. Pallbearers will be Richard and Edward Camper, Don and Bennie Wertz, William Sowder, Bobby Long. on February 19, 1960.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 211, District 135, Ward 1, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 260, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 181, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 145, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 142, District 81-20, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1910Tannery laborer6
1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9
1950Farmer10

Family

Okie Lee DeWeese b. July 3, 1887, d. January 8, 1977
Marriage*Newton Hezekiah Wertz married Okie Lee DeWeese, daughter of John William DeWeese and Dotia Levicia "Dosia" Wilson, on December 25, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke 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&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Newton Hezekiah Wertz obituary in the Feb 19, 1960 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Wertz Webb obituary in the Jun 24, 2011 edition.
  12. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Katherine Wertz Agee obituary in the Jan 27, 2014 edition.

Ruth Ina Gearheart1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 14, 1920, d. March 8, 2003
FatherLaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart6,7,8,3,4 b. September 27, 1878, d. December 23, 1946
MotherSarah Elizabeth Bandy6,7,8,3,4 b. March 6, 1881, d. July 5, 1955
     Her Social Security Number was 226-14-2380.9 Ruth Ina Gearheart was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on December 14, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,2,5 As of June 5, 1942,her married name was Chrisman.3 She married Louis Earl Chrisman on June 5, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,1,2,3,11 Ruth Ina Gearheart died on March 8, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.1,9,2,11 She CHRISMAN, Ruth Gearheart, 82, of Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, March 8, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Earl Chrisman, her brothers, Julian, Homer, Jack, and Hugh Gearheart. Ruth and her husband Earl built their retirement home on the exact home site of her parents, the Gearheart's, her grandparents, the Bandy's, and her great-grandparents, the Richardson's. Ruth was the fourth generation to live on this home site on Bandy Road. Bandy Road and Bandy Cemetery were named after her grandparents who owned much of the surrounding land in the 1800's and early 1900's. Surviving is her son, James (Jimmy) E. Chrisman, of Roanoke; sister, Oneta Williams, of Reston, Va; sister-in-law, Clyde Gearheart, of Ferrum; numerous devoted and loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews as well as friends and neighbors of many years. Interment in Bandy Cemetery. on March 10, 2003.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 314, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 404, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Louis Earl Chrisman b. November 19, 1917, d. September 16, 1998
Marriage*Ruth Ina Gearheart married Louis Earl Chrisman on June 5, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,1,2,3,11 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Gearheart Chrisman obituary in the Mar 10, 2003 edition.
  2. [S5739] Bandy Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneta E. Williams obituary in the Sep 16, 2010 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louis Earl Chrisman obituary in the Sep 18, 1998 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James E. Chrisman obituary in the Oct 27, 2007 edition.

Reba Butler1,2,3

F, b. February 22, 1904, d. December 28, 1994
     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-7067.4 Reba Butler was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,5 She was born on February 22, 1904 at West Virginia.1,4 She married Vincent Thomas Doyle, son of Charles Thomas "Charlie" Doyle and Zora Marilla Conner, on December 31, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 As of December 31, 1925,her married name was Doyle.3 Reba Butler died on December 28, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.1,4,2,6 She DOYLE, Reba Butler, 90, of Salem, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 28, 1994. She was a long time member of Villa Heights Baptist Church. Mrs. Doyle was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent T. Doyle, Sr., and a daughter, Shirley Doyle Duncan. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, the Rev. Charles and Flo Doyle, Roanoke, Vincent T., Jr., and Shirley Doyle, Salem; son-in-law, Bryant E. Duncan, Salem; grandson, Steven T. Doyle; granddaughters, Brenda Doyle Tilley, Cathy Doyle Kibler, Sharon Doyle Austin; stepgranddaughter, Kay Dean; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, William Butler, Charleston, W.Va., Clark Butler, Athens, W.Va; one sister, Lucile Butler Hopkins, Athens, W.Va. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Villa Heights Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. J. Landon Maddex and the Rev. Harold C. Lewis. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel. on December 30, 1994.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 379, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 102, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Vincent Thomas Doyle b. February 18, 1905, d. April 11, 1988
Marriage*Reba Butler married Vincent Thomas Doyle, son of Charles Thomas "Charlie" Doyle and Zora Marilla Conner, on December 31, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S637] "Doyle - The Herbert Wade Doyle, Jr. Family,."
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reba Butler Doyle obituary in the Dec 30, 1994 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Doyle-Butler marriage record.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke 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=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shirley Doyle Duncan obituary in the Jan 12, 1990 edition.

Rev. Charles Rufus "Chips" Doyle1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 11, 1927, d. January 11, 2021
FatherVincent Thomas Doyle1,2,6,7,4 b. February 18, 1905, d. April 11, 1988
MotherReba Butler1,2,6,7,4 b. February 22, 1904, d. December 28, 1994
     Rev. Charles Rufus "Chips" Doyle was born on November 11, 1927 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4,5 He married Flossie Mae "Flo" Stafford on December 31, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,1,4,8 Rev. Charles Rufus "Chips" Doyle died on January 11, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.3 He Charles "Chips" Doyle, 93, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Flo. Chips is survived by his children, Brenda Doyle Tilley and husband, Ken, Cathy Doyle Kibler and husband, David, and Kay Dean Martin and husband, Dan; a brother, Vincent Thomas Doyle and wife, Shirley; grandchildren, Joshua Tilley and wife, Christina, Kristie Tilley Blake and husband, Scott, Lindsey Hamilton and husband, Ryan, Samantha Hill and husband, Josh, Allison Kibler and fiancé, Brian Blankenship, Jared Dean and wife, Brooke, Eli Tilley and wife, Nicole, and Brandon Kibler; and ten soon to be eleven great-grandchildren. Chips proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Navy, before going into the ministry full-time. After completing seminary, he served as minister of several area Baptist churches and marrying thousands of couples during the course of his career. After retiring from full-time ministry of 65 years, Chips served in part time ministry as a supply pastor/interim pastor for many Baptist churches in the area and for fellow clergy and other denominations. With the current COVID-19 crisis and illness, a celebration of Chip's life will be held at a later date when everyone can gather in person. on January 15, 2021.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 379, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 102, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Flossie Mae "Flo" Stafford b. July 20, 1927, d. March 2, 2018
Marriage*Rev. Charles Rufus "Chips" Doyle married Flossie Mae "Flo" Stafford on December 31, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,1,4,8 
Children
  • Kay Doyle3,8
  • Brenda Kaye Doyle1,3,8,4
  • Cathy Jo Doyle1,3,8,4

Citations

  1. [S637] "Doyle - The Herbert Wade Doyle, Jr. Family,."
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reba Butler Doyle obituary in the Dec 30, 1994 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Doyle obituary in the Jan 15, 2021 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Flo Stafford Doyle obituary.

Richard Frederick Schmale1,2,3,4

M, b. October 22, 1949, d. February 28, 2007
     His Social Security Number was 071-42-7973.3 Richard Frederick Schmale was born on October 22, 1949 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.1,3,4 He married Wilma Sue Poff, daughter of Wilmer Marshall Poff and Margaret Sue Fentress, on August 4, 1967 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.1 Richard Frederick Schmale died on February 28, 2007 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 57.2,3,4 He Richard Frederick Schmale, born Oct. 22, 1949, in Brooklyn, N.Y., passed away in his sleep Feb. 28, 2007. He was predeceased by his father, Herbert Richard Schmale. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sue Schmale and their children, Elizabeth Schmale of Bergenfield, N.J., Amanda Jones and Herbert Schmale II, both of New York City. He is also survived by his mother, Anna Schmale; sister, Linda Chiacherri and her daughter Anna DeFelice; sister, Lisa Schmale and her son Nicholas; and sister, Victoria Hernandez, her husband Joseph and their three children Alexandria, Zachary and Margie, all of Virginia Beach. Richard will be fondly remembered for his big smile, never ending optimism and overflowing passion. He will be missed dearly, yet comforted by memories of his generosity and love for his family and friends. on March 2, 2007.4

Family

Wilma Sue Poff
Marriage*He married Wilma Sue Poff, daughter of Wilmer Marshall Poff and Margaret Sue Fentress, on August 4, 1967 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.1 
Children
  • Elizabeth Anne Schmale1,4
  • Amanda Mare Schmale4,1
  • Herbert Richard Schmale II4

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Richard Frederick Schmale obituary in the Mar 2, 2007 edition.

Benjamin Howard "Bennie" Cook1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 25, 1917, d. April 25, 1998
     Benjamin Howard "Bennie" Cook was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.2,6 His Social Security Number was 223-10-4862.7 He was born on January 25, 1917 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.7,2,8,3,4,5,6 He married Beatrice Poff, daughter of Posey Curtis Poff and Ann Isabelle "Annie" Beckner, on February 14, 1940 at Charlottesville, Virginia.1,8,2 Benjamin Howard "Bennie" Cook died on April 25, 1998 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 81.7,2,6 He Bennie Howard Cook, 81, of Route 1, Box 137, died Saturday morning (April 25, 1998) at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg. He was born Jan. 25, 1917, in Albemarle County, a son of the late Charles Hawthorne and Willie Pugh Cook. Mr. Cook retired from the Du Pont Co. in 1977 with 42 years of service. He was a member of the Annex United Methodist Church and the National Rifle Association. He was a member of the United Workers Inc. and the Independent Brotherhood of Du Pont Workers. Mr. Cook was preceded in death by a son, Patrick C. Cook; a brother, Irvin H. Cook; and a sister, Mary C. Paquette. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice P. Cook; three sons, Jon B. Cook I of Grottoes, Charles Curtis Cook of Waynesboro and Michael H. Cook of Grottoes; a sister, Elsie C. Woodson of Vienna; six grandchildren; two and a number of nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Augusta Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be William Lee Coffman, Alfred Berry Jr., Bill Dollins, Bobby Pugh, Jimmy Glover, Tommy Glover, Carl Wood and Champ Stickley. Honorary pallbearers will be Russell Peters Jr., Otis Sandridge, Tommy Wood, Danny Wood, David Diehl, Roy Allen, Rea M. Shifflett, John Shifflett, Bud Shifflett and Stanley Patterson. on April 27, 1998.6

Family

Beatrice Poff b. April 22, 1917, d. October 9, 2012
Marriage*He married Beatrice Poff, daughter of Posey Curtis Poff and Ann Isabelle "Annie" Beckner, on February 14, 1940 at Charlottesville, Virginia.1,8,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S934] Daily News-Record, From the Beatrice Poff Cook obituary in the Oct 11, 2012 edition.
  2. [S3303] Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [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.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S10145] News-Virginian, The, From the Bennie Howard Cook obituary in the Apr 27, 1998 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S1975] Henry Funeral Home, Inc., online www.henryfuneralhome.net, From the Jon B. Cook obituary.
  10. [S8763] McDow Funeral Home, online www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com, From the Charles Curtis Cook obituary.
  11. [S10145] News-Virginian, The, From the Patrick Carlton Cook obituary in the Nov 26, 1974 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Cynthia Ann Poff1,2

F, b. 1831, d. August 7, 1908
FatherGeorge Poff3 b. circa 1803
MotherLucy Trail3 b. circa 1803
     Cynthia Ann Poff was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 She was born in 1831 at Virginia.4 She married Joseph L. "Joel" Hudnall on October 31, 1848 at Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).3,1,2 As of October 31, 1848,her married name was Hudnall. Cynthia Ann Poff died on August 7, 1908 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 959, District 29, Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)5
1860Dwelling 2122, Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)6
1870Dwelling 311, Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Family

Joseph L. "Joel" Hudnall b. 1826, d. 1871
Marriage*Cynthia Ann Poff married Joseph L. "Joel" Hudnall on October 31, 1848 at Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).3,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hudnall-Poff marriage record.
  3. [S60] The Kanawha County Family Tree Project, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~maudenna/index.htm
  4. [S5112] Spring Hill Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Henry Hudnall death certificate.
  9. [S1338] My family from the Virginia/West Virginia areas, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3082686&id=I602401436
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sallie Jacobs death certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Alice Weaver death certificate.

Joseph L. "Joel" Hudnall1,2,3,4

M, b. 1826, d. 1871
     Joseph L. "Joel" Hudnall was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 He was born in 1826 at Virginia.5,4 He married Cynthia Ann Poff, daughter of George Poff and Lucy Trail, on October 31, 1848 at Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).6,1,3 Joseph L. "Joel" Hudnall died in 1871 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 959, District 29, Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)5
1860Dwelling 2122, Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)7
1870Dwelling 311, Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1850Laborer5
1860Laborer7
1870Day laborer8

Family

Cynthia Ann Poff b. 1831, d. August 7, 1908
Marriage*Joseph L. "Joel" Hudnall married Cynthia Ann Poff, daughter of George Poff and Lucy Trail, on October 31, 1848 at Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).6,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Henry Hudnall death certificate.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hudnall-Poff marriage record.
  4. [S5112] Spring Hill Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S60] The Kanawha County Family Tree Project, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~maudenna/index.htm
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1338] My family from the Virginia/West Virginia areas, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3082686&id=I602401436
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sallie Jacobs death certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Alice Weaver death certificate.

Samuel Hudnall1,2

M, b. circa February, 1850, d. April, 1912
FatherJoseph L. "Joel" Hudnall1,2,3 b. 1826, d. 1871
MotherCynthia Ann Poff1,2,3 b. 1831, d. August 7, 1908
     Samuel Hudnall was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 He was born circa February, 1850 at Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).1 He married Mary Elizabeth Kuhn on September 14, 1876 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 Samuel Hudnall died in April, 1912 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 959, District 29, Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)1
1860Dwelling 2122, Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)2
1870Dwelling 311, Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1880Dwelling 44, District 54, Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6
1900Dwelling 91, District 46, Ward 3, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1910Dwelling 4, District 68, Ward 5, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1870Salt furnace fireman3
1880Laborer6
1900Electric pipe plant engineer7

Family

Mary Elizabeth Kuhn b. June 8, 1855, d. May 25, 1940
Marriage*Samuel Hudnall married Mary Elizabeth Kuhn on September 14, 1876 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5112] Spring Hill Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S60] The Kanawha County Family Tree Project, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~maudenna/index.htm
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ethel Maude Harmon death certificate.
  10. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  11. [S1338] My family from the Virginia/West Virginia areas, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3082686&id=I602401436
  12. [S7037] Unknown compiler, Kanawha County, West Virginia Register of Births.
  13. [S7038] Unknown compiler, Kanawha County, West Virginia Death Records, 1890.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Emmett D. Hudnall death certificate.

William Henry Hudnall1,2,3

M, b. January 1, 1853, d. October 8, 1928
FatherJoseph L. "Joel" Hudnall1,4,2 b. 1826, d. 1871
MotherCynthia Ann Poff1,4,2 b. 1831, d. August 7, 1908
     William Henry Hudnall was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on January 1, 1853 at Pratt, Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).2,6 He married Ann Frances "Annie" Jarrell circa 1877.2,6,3 William Henry Hudnall died on October 8, 1928 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 2122, Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)1
1870Dwelling 311, Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1880Dwelling 137, District 102, West Columbia, Mason Co., West Virginia7
1900Dwelling 111, District 39, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 369, District 51, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 1, District 67, East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1880Laborer7
1900Coal miner6
1910Coal miner8
1920Coal miner9

Family

Ann Frances "Annie" Jarrell b. September, 1857, d. January 17, 1941
Marriage*William Henry Hudnall married Ann Frances "Annie" Jarrell circa 1877.2,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Henry Hudnall death certificate.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ernest Milton Hudnall death certificate.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5106] I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lizzie L. Johnson death certificate.
  11. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  12. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Millard Robert Manning1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. February 12, 1919, d. March 19, 2001
FatherWalter Curtis Manning8,9,1,10,2,3,5,6 b. October 2, 1892, d. May 8, 1927
MotherEva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese8,11,9,1,10,2,3,12,5,6 b. August 22, 1894, d. April 10, 1992
     Millard Robert Manning was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,13 His Social Security Number was 226-01-9248.14 He was born on February 12, 1919 at Alleghany, Alleghany Co., Virginia.14,4,13,5,15 He married Nelda Aleine/Alene Altice, daughter of Charles Lee "Charlie" Altice and Pearl Beatrice "Pearly" Gearheart, on July 6, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.16,3 Millard Robert Manning and Nelda Aleine/Alene Altice were divorced on June 30, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 Millard Robert Manning married Frances Irene Austin on November 24, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Millard Robert Manning and Frances Irene Austin were divorced on April 12, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 Millard Robert Manning married Lethia Rhoda Custer, daughter of Claude Clarence Custer and Martha Elizabeth Bell, on September 24, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,17,2,3 Millard Robert Manning and Lethia Rhoda Custer were divorced on November 23, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 Millard Robert Manning died on March 19, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.1,18,13,15 He MANNING, Milllard Robert, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, March 19, 2001. He was a highly decorated World War II Army veteran serving in the European Theater and had retired from Marstellar Corporation with over 50 years service as a memorial designer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lumis Dewease Manning, brother, Marvin Manning, and spouse, Lethia Custer Manning, and is survived by his sisters, Mabel M. Lewis and Eloise M. Lewis; children, Regina Manning Morris, Robert Custer Manning, Linville P. and Tonya K. Manning; grandchildren, Brandon Millard Melvin Manning and Brittney Colleen Lethia Manning; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Interment and military V.F.W. services at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 21, 2001.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 21, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 28, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 277, District 119-26, Roanoke, Virginia12
1950Dwelling 86, District 120-110, Roanoke, Virginia19

Occupation

1940Store clerk12
1950Transfer company maintenance man19

Family 1

Nelda Aleine/Alene Altice b. April 7, 1920, d. April 11, 1957
Marriage*Millard Robert Manning married Nelda Aleine/Alene Altice, daughter of Charles Lee "Charlie" Altice and Pearl Beatrice "Pearly" Gearheart, on July 6, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.16,3 
Divorce* Millard Robert Manning and Nelda Aleine/Alene Altice were divorced on June 30, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 

Family 2

Frances Irene Austin b. circa 1925, d. March 21, 2016
Marriage*Millard Robert Manning married Frances Irene Austin on November 24, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Millard Robert Manning and Frances Irene Austin were divorced on April 12, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 

Family 3

Lethia Rhoda Custer b. March 27, 1934, d. September 29, 1995
Marriage*Millard Robert Manning married Lethia Rhoda Custer, daughter of Claude Clarence Custer and Martha Elizabeth Bell, on September 24, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,17,2,3 
Divorce* Millard Robert Manning and Lethia Rhoda Custer were divorced on November 23, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Milllard Robert Manning obitutary in the Mar 21, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linville Philip Manning obituary in the Jul 22, 2014 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lumis D. Manning obitutary in the Apr 11, 1992 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eloise Manning Lewis obituary in the Jan 13, 2007 edition.
  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. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  16. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lethia Custer Manning Apt obitutary in the Oct 1, 1995 edition.
  18. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  19. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Eloise Priscilla Manning1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 18, 1920, d. January 12, 2007
FatherWalter Curtis Manning1,6,7,2,4,5 b. October 2, 1892, d. May 8, 1927
MotherEva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese1,6,7,2,4,5,8 b. August 22, 1894, d. April 10, 1992
     Eloise Priscilla Manning was born on November 18, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 As of June 28, 1941,her married name was Lewis.4 She married Samuel Loury Lewis on June 28, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,9 Eloise Priscilla Manning died on January 12, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.2,10 She Eloise Manning Lewis, 86, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 12, 2007. Eloise was born in Roanoke County on November 18, 1920, a daughter of the late Walter and Lumis Dewease Manning. She married Samuel L. Lewis, a union of 26 years. He preceded her in death on April 27, 1968. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Millard and Marvin Manning. She and her husband, Sam, owned and operated the S&L Restaurant and the University Restaurant in Baltimore, Md. for over 20 years. After the passing of her husband, Eloise returned to Roanoke and became a fixture on the Market Square working at Thompson's selling vegetables and flowers. She was featured in the Roanoke Times for her work there. Eloise last worked for seven years at Kroger at Ridgewood Farms in Salem. Eloise was a member of the First Church of the Nazerene. She loved her cats, her flowers and caring for others. Eloise leaves to cherish her memory a loving sister, Mabel M. Lewis of Chesapeake, Va; her devoted and loving niece, Regina Wood and her husband, Mike, of Elliston; two devoted and loving nephews, Bob Manning, and his children Brandon and Brittney of Thaxton and Linville P. Manning and his wife, Tonya, of Hardy;, a special nephew, Ronnie Lewis of Calif; nieces and nephews, Laura Trout, Milan, Brian and Larry Manning; sister-in-law, Elsie Lancaster and her husband, Woody, of Roanoke; brother-in-law, Bobby Lewis and his wife, Ruth, of W. Va., and sister-in-law, Sara Boyd and her husband, Jim. Also surviving are special caring friends, Carl and Judy Shorter and her neighbor, Mary Pauley.The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Richfield Retirement Community, 4 West, Memory Care, for their loving care. on January 13, 2007.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 28, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 278, District 19-26, Roanoke, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 92, District 4-685, Baltimore, Maryland11

Occupation

1940Waitress8
1950Waitress11

Family

Samuel Loury Lewis b. June 15, 1920, d. April 24, 1968
Marriage*Eloise Priscilla Manning married Samuel Loury Lewis on June 28, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,9 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eloise Manning Lewis obituary in the Jan 13, 2007 edition.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lumis D. Manning obitutary in the Apr 11, 1992 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Milllard Robert Manning obitutary in the Mar 21, 2001 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Samuel L. Lewis obituary in the Apr 27, 1968 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Marvin Carston Manning1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 2, 1925, d. February 21, 1982
FatherWalter Curtis Manning1,7,8,3,4 b. October 2, 1892, d. May 8, 1927
MotherEva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese1,7,8,3,4,9 b. August 22, 1894, d. April 10, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 230-16-6152.10 Marvin Carston Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,11 He was born on March 2, 1925 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,4,5,6 He married Elsie Aberdeen Furrow, daughter of Calvin Milan Furrow and Sarah Louise McNeil, on December 23, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 Marvin Carston Manning died on February 21, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56.10,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 28, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 278, District 19-26, Roanoke, Virginia9
1950Dwelling 74, District 120-76, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1950Truck driver12

Family

Elsie Aberdeen Furrow b. July 10, 1924, d. January 27, 2007
Marriage*Marvin Carston Manning married Elsie Aberdeen Furrow, daughter of Calvin Milan Furrow and Sarah Louise McNeil, on December 23, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 
Children
  • Marvin Milan Manning2,12
  • Larry Clifton Manning2,3,12
  • Brian Curtis Manning2,3
  • Lora Jeanine Manning2,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Manning Lancaster obituary in the Jan 29, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Milllard Robert Manning obitutary in the Mar 21, 2001 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eloise Manning Lewis obituary in the Jan 13, 2007 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke 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&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Mabel Frances Manning1,2,3,4

F, b. July 8, 1916, d. May 22, 2009
FatherWalter Curtis Manning1,5,6,7,2,3 b. October 2, 1892, d. May 8, 1927
MotherEva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese1,8,5,6,7,9,2,3 b. August 22, 1894, d. April 10, 1992
     Mabel Frances Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on July 8, 1916 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 As of January 26, 1945,her married name was Lewis.2 She married Edgar John Lewis Jr. on January 26, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Mabel Frances Manning died on May 22, 2009 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 92.4,10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 21, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 28, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 278, District 19-26, Roanoke, Virginia9
1950Dwelling 86, District 120-110, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1940Theater usher9

Family

Edgar John Lewis Jr. b. November 5, 1918, d. June 11, 1967
Marriage*Mabel Frances Manning married Edgar John Lewis Jr. on January 26, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 

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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke 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&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lumis D. Manning obitutary in the Apr 11, 1992 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Milllard Robert Manning obitutary in the Mar 21, 2001 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eloise Manning Lewis obituary in the Jan 13, 2007 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Edgar John Lewis Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 5, 1918, d. June 11, 1967
     Edgar John Lewis Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,5 His Social Security Number was 231-05-4894.8 He was born on November 5, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,5,6,8,7 He married Mabel Frances Manning, daughter of Walter Curtis Manning and Eva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese, on January 26, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Edgar John Lewis Jr. died on June 11, 1967 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 48.3,4,5,6

Census Records

1950Dwelling 86, District 120-110, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1950Construction company lineman9

Family

Mabel Frances Manning b. July 8, 1916, d. May 22, 2009
Marriage*Edgar John Lewis Jr. married Mabel Frances Manning, daughter of Walter Curtis Manning and Eva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese, on January 26, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke 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&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Samuel Loury Lewis1,2,3

M, b. June 15, 1920, d. April 24, 1968
     Samuel Loury Lewis was buried at Parkwood Cemetery and Mausoleum, 3310 Taylor Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland.4 His Social Security Number was 231-05-4290.5 He was born on June 15, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5,4,3,6 He married Eloise Priscilla Manning, daughter of Walter Curtis Manning and Eva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese, on June 28, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,7 Samuel Loury Lewis died on April 24, 1968 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 47.5,4,7 He Services for Samuel L. Lewis, who operated restaurants in Baltimore for more than twenty years, will be held at today. Mr. Lewis, who was 46, died Wednesday at the Maryland General Hospital after a short Illness. Born in Roanoke, Va., Mr. Lewis came to Baltimore in 1939. At the time of his death Mr. Lewis and his wife had operated the restaurant in the 800 block of North Eutaw street for about a year. Previously they had operated the University Restaurant in the University Hospital area for about twenty years. Mr. Lewis was very active in the Westminster Boys' Club on West Fayette street. He was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife, the former Eloise Manning, to whom he had been married for 26 years. They lived at 4744 Wrenwood avenue. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Sarah Boyd, of Natural Bridge, Va., and a brother, Robert Lewis, of Elkins, W.Va. on April 27, 1968.7

Census Records

1950Dwelling 92, District 4-685, Baltimore, Maryland8

Occupation

1950Restaurant propriator8

Family

Eloise Priscilla Manning b. November 18, 1920, d. January 12, 2007
Marriage*Samuel Loury Lewis married Eloise Priscilla Manning, daughter of Walter Curtis Manning and Eva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese, on June 28, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,7 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eloise Manning Lewis obituary in the Jan 13, 2007 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [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.
  4. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Samuel L. Lewis obituary in the Apr 27, 1968 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.