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.

Bennie Howard Cook1,2

M, b. January 25, 1917, d. April 25, 1998
     Bennie Howard Cook was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 223-10-4862.3 He was born on January 25, 1917 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.3,2,4 He married Beatrice Poff, daughter of Posey Curtis Poff and Ann Isabelle "Annie" Beckner, on February 14, 1940 at Charlottesville, Virginia.1,4 Bennie Howard Cook died on April 25, 1998 at age 81.3,2

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.1,4 
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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [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.

Lethia Rhoda Custer1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. March 27, 1934, d. September 29, 1995
FatherClaude Clarence Custer3,9,4,5,6,7,10 b. May 28, 1899, d. March 5, 1959
MotherMartha Elizabeth Bell3,9,4,5,6,7,10 b. May 4, 1904, d. September 18, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 230-38-1943.11 Lethia Rhoda Custer was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,10 She was born on March 27, 1934 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,7,10,8 She married Millard Robert Manning, son of Walter Curtis Manning and Eva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese, on September 24, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,5,6 As of September 24, 1954,her married name was Manning.6 Lethia Rhoda Custer and Millard Robert Manning were divorced on November 23, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.12 As of April 24, 1983,her married name was Apt.6 Lethia Rhoda Custer married Howard Arnold Apt on April 24, 1983 at Frederick Co., Virginia.2,6 Lethia Rhoda Custer died on September 29, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.11,2 She APT, Lethia Custer Manning, 61, of Roanoke, died Friday, September 29, 1995. She was a registered nurse having graduated from Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing. She is survived by Millard R. Manning; her daughter, Regina Manning Morris, Buchanan; her sons, Bob Manning, Roanoke Co., SPC. Linville Manning, US Army, Fort Bragg, N.C; her much beloved daughter-in-law, Cheryl Manning, Roanoke Co; two grandchildren, Brandon and Brittney Manning. Also survived by Howard Apt, Danville; her brother, Lewis Custer, Blackstone; sisters, Theresa Smith, Roanoke, Dean Lancaster, Bent Mountain, Mary Schilling, Fla., Artie Jones, Richmond. A graveside service will be conductedat Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Lethia was a much loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and best friend. Through her nursing she cared for others for 41 years. Throughout her life she cared for many family members and dear friends. She will be remembered and missed by all her loved ones. on October 1, 1995.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 131, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family 1

Millard Robert Manning b. February 12, 1919, d. March 19, 2001
Marriage*Lethia Rhoda Custer married Millard Robert Manning, son of Walter Curtis Manning and Eva Lumis "Lummie" DeWeese, on September 24, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,5,6 
Divorce* Lethia Rhoda Custer and Millard Robert Manning were divorced on November 23, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.12 
Children

Family 2

Howard Arnold Apt b. October 18, 1935, d. February 14, 2011
Marriage*Lethia Rhoda Custer married Howard Arnold Apt on April 24, 1983 at Frederick Co., Virginia.2,6 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Milllard Robert Manning obitutary in the Mar 21, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lethia Custer Manning Apt obitutary in the Oct 1, 1995 edition.
  3. [S990] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 06.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linville Philip Manning obituary in the Jul 22, 2014 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S934] Daily News-Record, From the Harry Linville Custer obituary in the Dec 10, 1984 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Walter Lester Morris1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 22, 1954, d. May 31, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 231-78-3794.3 Walter Lester Morris was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.5,7 He was born on July 22, 1954 at Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 He married Regina Leigh Manning, daughter of Millard Robert Manning and Lethia Rhoda Custer, on December 31, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Walter Lester Morris and Regina Leigh Manning were divorced on January 30, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Walter Lester Morris died on May 31, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.3,5,8,6,7 He MORRIS, Walter L., (Mo), 46, of Roanoke, died Thursday, May 31, 2001. He was employed with Mountain Land Machine Company. He was an avid race fan, and expert engine builder. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert C. and Lois Shelton Morris. Surviving are his brothers and sisters-in-law, James B., Sr. and Ann M. Morris of Roanoke, Robert J. and Carolyn H. Morris of Salem; nephews, Robert A. Morris, Jimmy Morris, Jr., Scott Curry, Tony Curry, Rev. Dr. Michael Curry; nieces, Debbie Curry, Lois Morris; and special friend, David Fielder; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. on June 1, 2001.7

Family

Regina Leigh Manning
Marriage*He married Regina Leigh Manning, daughter of Millard Robert Manning and Lethia Rhoda Custer, on December 31, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Walter Lester Morris and Regina Leigh Manning were divorced on January 30, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, 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&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter L. Morris obituary in the Jun 1, 2001 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Linville Philip "Lin" Manning1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 1, 1972, d. July 19, 2014
FatherMillard Robert Manning1,6 b. February 12, 1919, d. March 19, 2001
MotherLethia Rhoda Custer1,6 b. March 27, 1934, d. September 29, 1995
     Linville Philip "Lin" Manning was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 He was born on June 1, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 He married Tonya Kay Rossman on September 25, 1999 at Bedford Co., Virginia.5 Linville Philip "Lin" Manning and Tonya Kay Rossman were divorced on August 1, 2008 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4 Linville Philip "Lin" Manning married Dreama Kay Lam on April 13, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5 Linville Philip "Lin" Manning died on July 19, 2014 at Virginia at age 42.2 He MANNING, Linville Philip - After squeezing every bit of joy, love and brotherhood out of life, Detective and Patriot Lin Manning went to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, July 19, 2014, after valiantly battling cancer. He was 42 years old. His passion was always to be the voice for those who had no voice. He joined the Department in 1997 and served numerous roles protecting citizens and working together with the community. Lin was born on June 1, 1972 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Lethia Rhoda Custer Manning and Millard Robert Manning. In addition to his parents, Lin is predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Lumis Deweese Manning (MeMe) and Walter Manning, and his maternal grandparents, Clarence Custer and Martha Bell Custer. He is survived by his best friend and beloved wife, Dreama Lam Manning, who loved him beyond words; his sister, Regina Leigh Manning; his brother, Robert Custer Manning; his niece, Brittney Lethia Colleen Manning; his nephew, Brandon Millard Melvin Manning and his wife, Brandi; his great-nephew, Conner Aaron Manning; Brandon and Brittney's mom, Cheryl Witt; his special Aunt, Gloria Dene Lancaster; his Uncle, Lewis Custer; his special cousin, Cary Custer; his step-children, Katie Alison Leslie, Joshua Timothy Pinkard and Mary Elizabeth Pinkard; his Godson, Caleb Christian Campbell and Goddaughter, Maria Ashley Ray; his special furry, four-legged family, Sampson, Elvis, Nemo and JB (James Bond), along with many other special family and friends. He is also survived by his steadfast Army and 82nd Airborne comrades, as well as his dedicated, supportive and selfless family in blue. Lin was one of the bravest, toughest, yet most loving man to his wife, friends, and family. Lin knew when he was 10 or younger that he wanted to serve his country. His mother could not pass an army navy store without having to stop. He also had a 10 year work history with Kroger who allowed his military leave to serve his country while working for them. Lin graduated in 1990 from Cave Spring High School where he wrestled on the varsity wrestling team. He went on to serve in the Army from 1990 until his honorable discharge in 1997, after serving as a Sergeant to D Company, 1st Battalion, 82D Aviation Regiment, 82D Airborne Division. Lin joined the Roanoke City Police Department in 1997, where he was a leader, instructor, Tactical Response Team member, cold case specialist and homicide detective from 2004 to 2014. Lin had a love for life, white water rafting, scuba diving, traveling, hiking, kayaking, to name a few. He also had a special love for his family, his family that is ever so close. He will be sadly missed and live in the hearts of many forever. on July 22, 2014.2

Family 1

Tonya Kay Rossman
Marriage*He married Tonya Kay Rossman on September 25, 1999 at Bedford Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Linville Philip "Lin" Manning and Tonya Kay Rossman were divorced on August 1, 2008 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4 

Family 2

Dreama Kay Lam
Marriage*Linville Philip "Lin" Manning married Dreama Kay Lam on April 13, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5 

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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lethia Custer Manning Apt obitutary in the Oct 1, 1995 edition.

Howard Arnold Apt1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 18, 1935, d. February 14, 2011
     Howard Arnold Apt was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 228-38-8168.6 He was born on October 18, 1935 at Danville, Virginia.2,3,4,6 He married Lethia Rhoda Custer, daughter of Claude Clarence Custer and Martha Elizabeth Bell, on April 24, 1983 at Frederick Co., Virginia.1,2 Howard Arnold Apt died on February 14, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.4,6,5

Family

Lethia Rhoda Custer b. March 27, 1934, d. September 29, 1995
Marriage*He married Lethia Rhoda Custer, daughter of Claude Clarence Custer and Martha Elizabeth Bell, on April 24, 1983 at Frederick Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lethia Custer Manning Apt obitutary in the Oct 1, 1995 edition.
  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. [S3557] Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Hazel Ethel Poff1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 6, 1921, d. February 19, 2012
FatherPosey G. Poff1,2,3,6,4,7,5,8 b. January 11, 1899, d. April 26, 1989
MotherPeginora Era "Pegie" Puckett1,2,3,6,4,7,5 b. June 30, 1897, d. June 11, 1973
     Hazel Ethel Poff was buried at Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, Carroll Co., Maryland.4,9 Her Social Security Number was 229-09-9695.10 Her married name was Leedy.3 Her married name was Thompson.4 She married Marvin Albert Leedy.3 Hazel Ethel Poff married Roby Elmer Thompson.4,11 Hazel Ethel Poff was born on March 6, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,10 She died on February 19, 2012 at Randallstown, Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 90.4,10 She Hazel Poff Thompson Leedy, 90, of Randallstown, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at Chapel Hill Nursing Home. Born March 6, 1921, in Roanoke, Va., she was the daughter of the late Posey Poff and Era Puckett Turner. She was the husband of the late Roby E. Thompson. She was a seamstress at Rosewood and numerous other sewing factories. In her earlier years she enjoyed waitressing at numerous restaurants, gardening and crocheting. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law Roby and Barbara Thompson, of Hampstead; daughter and son-in-law Kay J. and James C. Leedy, of Randallstown; a brother, Clayton Poff, of Hampstead; a sister, Geneva Greene, of Westminster; grandchildren Ronald Thompson and Kimberly Leedy; great-grandchildren John and Bridget Thompson, Michael O'Halloran, and Ashley and Jimmy Lee Brady; and a great-great-grandchild, Aidan Brady. She was predeceased by a sister, Marie Carroll; and brothers Carlton and Hubert Poff; and a sister, Dorothy Poff. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park in Sykesville. on February 21, 2012.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 30, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 270, District 16-41, Election District 12, Montgomery Co., Maryland7

Occupation

1940Canning factory worker7

Family 1

Marvin Albert Leedy b. August 5, 1927
Marriage*Hazel Ethel Poff married Marvin Albert Leedy.3 

Family 2

Roby Elmer Thompson b. May 13, 1921, d. June 24, 1963
Marriage*Hazel Ethel Poff married Roby Elmer Thompson.4,11 
Children
  • Roby L. Thompson4,11
  • Kay J. Thompson4,11

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2180] Frederick News-Post, From the Carlton Hurt Poff obituary in the Aug 1, 1996 edition.
  3. [S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Marie Evelyn Carroll obituary in the Apr 19, 2000 edition.
  4. [S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Hazel Poff Thompson Leedy obituary in the Feb 21, 2012 edition.
  5. [S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Clayton Wilbur Poff obituary in the Aug 31, 2020 edition.
  6. [S2180] Frederick News-Post, From the Dorothy Poff obituary in the Dec 13, 1943 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Posey Poff obituary in the Apr 27, 1989 edition.
  9. [S10350] Lake View Memorial Park, Carroll Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Roby E. Thompson obituary in the Jun 27, 1963 edition.

Clayton Wilbur Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 14, 1923, d. August 29, 2020
FatherPosey G. Poff1,2,7,8,9,10,5,11 b. January 11, 1899, d. April 26, 1989
MotherPeginora Era "Pegie" Puckett1,2,7,8,9,10,5 b. June 30, 1897, d. June 11, 1973
     Clayton Wilbur Poff was born on June 14, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5 He married Dolly Jean Leppo circa 1951.5,6 Clayton Wilbur Poff died on August 29, 2020 at Hampstead, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 97.5,6 He Clayton "CW" Wilbur Poff, 97, of Hampstead, Maryland, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at his home. Born June 14, 1923, in Roanoke, Virginia, he was the son of the late Posey G. Poff and Pegie Era Puckett Poff. He was the husband of Dolly Jean Leppo Poff his wife of 69 years. Clayton was a veteran in the United States Army serving in World War II. He fought and served in the Pacific theatre of war. After the war Clayton was a dairy farmer in Hampstead, Maryland. He was always proud of his Black Angus Beef cattle and Holstein dairy cows. He loved his John Deere tractors to do all his work. He was also a member of Greenmount United Methodist Church in Hampstead, Maryland. Most notably he was an amazing husband, great father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Family was very important to him. He always enjoyed getting together during holidays and having crabs in the summer with his family. He was well respected in the community and a member of the Maryland Farm Bureau. Surviving in addition to his wife, are children: Ronald Clayton Poff and wife Carolyn, Faye Ann Niner and Lou Ann Poff all of Hampstead, Maryland. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren. He was predeceased by siblings: Evelyn Marie Poff, Hazel Ethel Poff, Carlton Hurt Poff, Geneva Juanita Poff, Hubert Poff, Dorothy Helen Poff, and son-in-law Robert L. Niner. on August 31, 2020.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 30, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 270, District 16-41, Election District 12, Montgomery Co., Maryland10

Family

Dolly Jean Leppo b. November 7, 1923, d. June 10, 2023
Marriage*Clayton Wilbur Poff married Dolly Jean Leppo circa 1951.5,6 
Children
  • Lou Ann Poff5,6
  • Faye Ann Poff5,6
  • Ronald Clayton Poff5,6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2180] Frederick News-Post, From the Carlton Hurt Poff obituary in the Aug 1, 1996 edition.
  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. [S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Clayton Wilbur Poff obituary in the Aug 31, 2020 edition.
  6. [S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Dolly Jean Leppo Poff obituary in the Jun 13, 2023 edition.
  7. [S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Marie Evelyn Carroll obituary in the Apr 19, 2000 edition.
  8. [S2180] Frederick News-Post, From the Dorothy Poff obituary in the Dec 13, 1943 edition.
  9. [S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Hazel Poff Thompson Leedy obituary in the Feb 21, 2012 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Posey Poff obituary in the Apr 27, 1989 edition.

Carlton Hurt Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 4, 1926, d. July 31, 1996
FatherPosey G. Poff1,2,7,8,9,10,4,6,11 b. January 11, 1899, d. April 26, 1989
MotherPeginora Era "Pegie" Puckett1,2,7,8,9,10,4,6 b. June 30, 1897, d. June 11, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 212-38-0135.12 Carlton Hurt Poff was buried at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2150 Mount View Road, Marriottsville, Howard Co., Maryland.2 He married Catherine Wilda Rogers.2,5 Carlton Hurt Poff was born on June 4, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.12,2,3 He died on July 31, 1996 at Finksburg, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 70.12,2,5 He Mr. Carlton Hurt Poff, 70, of Finksburg, died Wednesday, July 31, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Catherine Wilda Poff. Born June 4, 1926, in Virginia, he was a son of the late Posey Poff and Pegie Era Puckett Poff Turner. Mr. Poff was retired from Springfield Hospital Center, Sykesville, where be had been a housekeeper supervisor. He ran his own painting business until his illness. He was a member of Sykesville Moose Lodge 1848. Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, Carlton E. Poff of New Windsor, Barry A. Poff of Sykesville and Bryan D. Poff of Westminster; two daughters, Brenda J. Murphy of New Windsor and Susan J. Lowery of Westminster; one brother, Clayton Poff of Hampstead; three sisters, Hazel Leady of Randallstown, Geneva Green of Westminster and Marie Carroll of West Friendship; and seven grandchildren. Interment will be in Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, Marriottsville. on August 1, 1996.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 30, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 270, District 16-41, Election District 12, Montgomery Co., Maryland10

Family

Catherine Wilda Rogers b. December 17, 1927, d. March 13, 2017
Marriage*Carlton Hurt Poff married Catherine Wilda Rogers.2,5 
Children
  • Carlton E. Poff2,5
  • Brenda J. Poff2,5
  • Susan J. Poff2,5
  • Barry A. Poff2,5
  • Bryan D. Poff2,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2180] Frederick News-Post, From the Carlton Hurt Poff obituary in the Aug 1, 1996 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Catherine W. Poff obituary in the Mar 14, 2017 edition.
  6. [S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Clayton Wilbur Poff obituary in the Aug 31, 2020 edition.
  7. [S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Marie Evelyn Carroll obituary in the Apr 19, 2000 edition.
  8. [S2180] Frederick News-Post, From the Dorothy Poff obituary in the Dec 13, 1943 edition.
  9. [S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Hazel Poff Thompson Leedy obituary in the Feb 21, 2012 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Posey Poff obituary in the Apr 27, 1989 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Pauline Muncy1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 15, 1920, d. January 16, 2011
FatherSidney Muncy2,3,4,6,7 b. July 28, 1882, d. October 28, 1954
MotherDelia B. "Dellie" Lawrence2,3,4,6,7 b. July 2, 1885, d. April 17, 1934
     Her Social Security Number was 230-40-5861.8 Pauline Muncy was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.4,9 She was born on October 15, 1920 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Oct 5, 1920.7,8 She married Sheldon Maxwell Poff, son of Morgan Orestes Poff and Lydia Alice "Alice" Wilson, on December 23, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,10 As of December 23, 1939,her married name was Poff.10 Pauline Muncy and Sheldon Maxwell Poff were divorced on December 4, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.11 As of July 31, 1964,her married name was Hoback.10 Pauline Muncy married Vernon Odell Hoback, son of Jacob Shevern "Jake" Hoback and Julie Ann Bower, on July 31, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,10 Pauline Muncy died on January 16, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.4,5,8 She Pauline Muncy Hoback, 90, of Roanoke, Va., went to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 16, 2011. She was born in Roanoke County, a daughter of the late Sidney Muncy and Delia Lawrence Muncy and had been an area resident for most of her life. She was employed for many years as a seamstress at Puritan Mills, and later was a Nursing Assistant at Friendship Manor. She was a faithful member of Calvary United Methodist Church, in Salem. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Sheldon M. Poff and Vernon O. Hoback; as well as two sisters, Arietta "Retta" Holland and Mabel Beckner. She is survived by her daughter, Dianne Decker and her husband, Richard "Dick" Decker Jr., of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Richard "Chip" Decker III and his wife, Marla, of Richmond, and Sharyn Pugh and her husband, Chris; and great-granddaughter, Catherine Pugh, all of Salem; and two very special friends, Stephen and Nancy Kessler, of Roanoke. The family would like to take this opportunity to express their sincere thanks to the staff of Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, for the kindness, care and love shown during her stay there. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. on January 19, 2011.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 230, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 32, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family 1

Sheldon Maxwell Poff b. November 2, 1914, d. November 17, 1976
Marriage*Pauline Muncy married Sheldon Maxwell Poff, son of Morgan Orestes Poff and Lydia Alice "Alice" Wilson, on December 23, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,10 
Divorce* Pauline Muncy and Sheldon Maxwell Poff were divorced on December 4, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.11 
Child
  • Dianne Gale Poff1,4,10

Family 2

Vernon Odell Hoback b. November 28, 1914, d. March 18, 1992
Marriage*Pauline Muncy married Vernon Odell Hoback, son of Jacob Shevern "Jake" Hoback and Julie Ann Bower, on July 31, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,10 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vernon Odell Hoback obituary in the Mar 19, 1992 edition.
  2. [S663] Paul D. Craghead, "Floyd Co., VA researcher Paul D. Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005, From papers Paul collected in the Beckner, Holland & Poff vs. Muncy estate suit, Oct 6, 1955.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Muncy Hoback obituary in the Jan 19, 2011 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Delia B. Muncy obituary in the Aug 18, 1934 edition.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Paul Cleophas Sowder1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. October 2, 1924, d. October 3, 2007
FatherClaude Earnest Sowder2,3,4,5,9,10 b. March 2, 1896, d. May 20, 1934
MotherEssie Goldie Aldridge2,3,4,5,9,11,10 b. January 6, 1898, d. June 27, 1980
     Paul Cleophas Sowder was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,8 He was born on October 2, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,8 He married Mary Virginia "Chink" Gearhart, daughter of Maurice Morgan Gearhart and Bertha Ann Branson, on July 12, 1947 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.5,12,13,8,10,14 Paul Cleophas Sowder died on October 3, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.5,7,8 He Paul Cleophas Sowder, 83, beloved husband and father, left his earthly life on October 3, 2007 after a courageous battle with heart disease. He was predeceased by his parents, Claude E. and Essie A. Sowder and his only child, Judith S. Thurman. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Gearhart Sowder; a brother, Emanuel Sowder and his wife, Nancy and a sister, Marcina S. Walker, all of Roanoke. Paul was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High school, a veteran of World War II and retired from Norfolk Western Railroad. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews and a special niece, Dorsey Smith Duncan and her husband, Dan of Timberlake, N.C. Graveside services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 4, 2007.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 257, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 83, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 23, District 120-27, Roanoke, Virginia15

Occupation

1950Railroad brakeman15

Family

Mary Virginia "Chink" Gearhart b. April 4, 1923, d. December 21, 2009
Marriage*Paul Cleophas Sowder married Mary Virginia "Chink" Gearhart, daughter of Maurice Morgan Gearhart and Bertha Ann Branson, on July 12, 1947 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.5,12,13,8,10,14 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Judy Ann Sowder Thurman obituary in the Aug 26, 2004 edition.
  2. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Cleophas Sowder obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [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&
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emanuel Francis Sowder obituary in the Apr 9, 2011 edition.
  10. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Gearhart Sowder obituary in the Dec 23, 2009 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sowder 50th anniversary announcement in the Jul 13, 1997 edition.
  14. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.