William Arnold Aldridge1,2,3

M, b. February 11, 1946, d. January 22, 2021
FatherWellington Arlington "Willie" Aldridge4,5,6,7 b. October 26, 1918, d. October 31, 2006
MotherEva Charlene Willis4,5,6,7 b. January 19, 1926, d. January 26, 2024
     William Arnold Aldridge William "Billy" Aldridge, February 11, 1946 - January 22, 2021. William “Billy” Aldridge, 74, of Check, passed away January 22, 2021. He was a graduate of Floyd Co. High School and a huge Yankees baseball fan. He was preceded in death by his father Willie Aldridge and brother Earl Aldridge. Survived by mother; Eva Aldridge, sister Joyce Bare (Kenneth), sister-in-law Cathy Aldridge. Nephews Chad Aldridge, Landon Aldridge, Tim Bare; Niece; Kimberly Wallace. Graveside services will be at Restvale Cemetery.6 He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,8 He was born on February 11, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,8,3 He married Betty Jane Snider on September 23, 1989 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 William Arnold Aldridge and Betty Jane Snider were divorced on July 22, 1993 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 William Arnold Aldridge married Juanita Mae Dudley on July 11, 1997 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 William Arnold Aldridge and Juanita Mae Dudley were divorced on August 2, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 William Arnold Aldridge died on January 22, 2021 at Virginia at age 74.6,8

Family 1

Betty Jane Snider
Marriage*He married Betty Jane Snider on September 23, 1989 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* William Arnold Aldridge and Betty Jane Snider were divorced on July 22, 1993 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 

Family 2

Juanita Mae Dudley
Marriage*William Arnold Aldridge married Juanita Mae Dudley on July 11, 1997 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* William Arnold Aldridge and Juanita Mae Dudley were divorced on August 2, 2005 at Montgomery 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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willie Arlington Aldridge obituary in the Nov 2, 2006 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earl Aldridge obituary in the May 7, 2018 edition.
  6. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the William Aldridge obituary.
  7. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Eva C. Aldridge obituary.
  8. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Earl Wayne Aldridge1

M, b. March 28, 1952, d. May 5, 2018
FatherWellington Arlington "Willie" Aldridge2,3,4,5,6 b. October 26, 1918, d. October 31, 2006
MotherEva Charlene Willis3,4,5,6 b. January 19, 1926, d. January 26, 2024
     Earl Wayne Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,7 He was born on March 28, 1952 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,7,1 He married Cathy Marie Gallimore on July 17, 1972 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 Earl Wayne Aldridge died on May 5, 2018 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 66.4,7 He Earl Aldridge, 66, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at approximately 12:15 a.m. at his home in Pilot, Va. He was the husband of Cathy Gallimore Aldridge. They shared 45 years of marriage together. Born in Montgomery County, he was the son of Willie and Eva Aldridge. He worked in the entertainment business for approximately 40 years, where he enjoyed providing entertainment for others and meeting many new people. He enjoyed social gatherings with family and friends, and never missed a sporting event with his boys. Earl will be remembered for his sense of humor, loving heart, willingness to serve others, and endless kindness to everyone with whom he came in contact. He is survived by his mother, Eva Aldridge; sister, Joyce (Kenneth) Bare; and brother, Bill Aldridge; niece, Kimberly (Terry) Wallace; nephew, Timothy Bare. He is also survived by his wife Cathy; sons, Chad and Landon; daughters-in-law, Tiffany and Elizabeth; granddaughters, Megan, Grace, Madeline and Reagan; mother-in-law, Irene Gallimore; and also by his brothers and sisters-in-law. The burial will take place at Restvale Cemetery. on May 7, 2018.4

Family

Cathy Marie Gallimore
Marriage*He married Cathy Marie Gallimore on July 17, 1972 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children
  • Chad Anthony Aldridge4,5
  • Landon Wayne Aldridge4,5

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willie Arlington Aldridge obituary in the Nov 2, 2006 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earl Aldridge obituary in the May 7, 2018 edition.
  5. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the William Aldridge obituary.
  6. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Eva C. Aldridge obituary.
  7. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 30, 1859, d. April 6, 1929
FatherIsaac Poff3,6,7,8,5 b. October 15, 1833, d. November 15, 1891
MotherRuth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray3,7,6,8,5 b. January 28, 1835, d. November 27, 1925
     Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on June 30, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has an impossible birth year of 1863.3,9,5 He married Elmira Isabelle Conner, daughter of Andrew James "Andy" Conner and Mary Ann Furrow, on December 23, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff died on April 6, 1929 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.1,5

Census Records

1860Dwelling 492, Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1870Dwelling 176, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 368, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 143, District 31, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 40, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 168, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1880Farm laborer8
1900Farmer11
1910Farmer4
1920Farmer12

Family

Elmira Isabelle Conner b. July 17, 1869, d. August 13, 1949
Marriage*Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff married Elmira Isabelle Conner, daughter of Andrew James "Andy" Conner and Mary Ann Furrow, on December 23, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From Lula Christian obituary in the Apr 27, 1935 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lula Christain death certificate.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Christain-Poff marriage record.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Sheldon David Aldridge1,2,3

M, b. January 18, 1943, d. December 17, 2017
FatherBure Comrade Aldridge4,5,6,2,3 b. March 12, 1921, d. November 13, 2009
MotherVirginia Frances Willis4,5,6,2,3 b. May 4, 1919, d. April 22, 2013
     Sheldon David Aldridge was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 18, 1943 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Martha Lee Johnson on October 6, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 Sheldon David Aldridge died on December 17, 2017 at Virginia at age 74.2 He Sheldon David Aldridge, 74, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017, after his 10-year battle with lung disease. He was born on January 18, 1943, in Check, Va., to the late Bure and Virginia Aldridge. Sheldon was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Martha J. Aldridge; daughter-in-law, Brenda Goff Aldridge; great-granddaughter, Scarlett Aldridge; brother, Charles Aldridge; brothers-in-law, George Woolridge and Dickie Johnson; and several aunts and uncles. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother and friend. Sheldon loved his family, friends, classic cars, good comedy movies, country music and dancing. He retired from Fred Whitaker Corporation; worked 23 years at Eaton Corporation. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Rebecca Gregson; two sons, Ronnie Aldridge; loving son-in-law, Joe Gregson; former daughter-in-law, Tammie Aldridge; 10 grandchildren, Rebecca Knight (Daniel), Ethan Waldron, Dale Goff, Todd, Wade and Tim Aldridge; seven great-grandchildren, Taylor, Brendhan and Brayden Knight, Anna, Priscilla and Shawn Aldridge; brother, Dennis Aldridge (Margaret); sisters, Mary Woolridge, Nelda Wray (Barry), Shirley Aldridge, and Donna Hall (Claude); sister-in-law, Peggy Aldridge; brother-in-law, Larry R. Johnson; uncle, Marvin Aldridge; aunt, Eva Aldridge; and many wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. on December 21, 2017.2

Family

Martha Lee Johnson b. March 29, 1944, d. November 13, 1997
Marriage*He married Martha Lee Johnson on October 6, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Richard David Aldridge1,3
  • Ronnie Dale Aldridge1,2
  • Rebecca Dawn Aldridge1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Johnson Aldridge obituary in the Nov 15, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sheldon David Aldridge obituary in the Dec 21, 2017 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Willis Aldridge obituary in the Apr 24, 2013 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Bure Aldridge, Sr. obituary in the Dec 14, 2017 edition.

Charles Bure Aldridge Sr.1

M, b. April 1, 1946, d. December 12, 2017
FatherBure Comrade Aldridge2,3,1,4 b. March 12, 1921, d. November 13, 2009
MotherVirginia Frances Willis2,3,1,4 b. May 4, 1919, d. April 22, 2013
     Charles Bure Aldridge Sr. was born on April 1, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5 He married Peggy Cornelia Young on February 19, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,7 Charles Bure Aldridge Sr. died on December 12, 2017 at Virginia at age 71.1 He Heaven gained a precious soul on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, our father, husband, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, Charles Bure Aldridge Sr. of Salem, Va. He was born on April 1, 1946. Charles was a role model to many throughout his life. He touched all with his graciousness and assistance. Charles was most proud of his career as a Volunteer Firefighter of 16 years, retiring as Chief of Floyd County Station 3. He loved the field of construction following in the steps of his father. Charles worked many years at Charles R. Simpson, Inc., before retiring from City of Salem Building Inspectors Office. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bure and Virginia Aldridge; and in-laws, Roy and Gertrude Young. Charles leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Peggy Aldridge; children, Charles Jr. (Tammy), Sheila and Travis; brothers and sisters, Mary, Sheldon, Dennis (Margaret), Nelda (Barry), Shirley and Donna (Claude); five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Charles also shared a very close special relationship with extended family on both his and Peggy's side. on December 14, 2017.1

Family

Peggy Cornelia Young b. August 1, 1946, d. July 22, 2023
Marriage*He married Peggy Cornelia Young on February 19, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,7 
Children
  • Travis Aldridge7
  • Charles Bure Aldridge Jr.3,1,7
  • Shelia Annette Aldridge1,7,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Bure Aldridge, Sr. obituary in the Dec 14, 2017 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bure C. Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Willis Aldridge obituary in the Apr 24, 2013 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sheldon David Aldridge obituary in the Dec 21, 2017 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Peggy Y. Aldridge obituary.

Edward Lee Willis1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 15, 1941, d. March 3, 2015
FatherRobert Edward Willis1,2,3,4,6 b. September 4, 1917, d. November 4, 2002
MotherErcell Aldridge1,3,4,6 b. April 12, 1923, d. February 10, 2005
     Edward Lee Willis was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on October 15, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 He married Joyce Marlene Perdue, daughter of Wilton Charles "Ballard" Perdue and Annie Belle Wilson, on July 15, 1966 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 Edward Lee Willis and Joyce Marlene Perdue were divorced on November 30, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 Edward Lee Willis died on March 3, 2015 at Virginia at age 73.4 He Edward Lee Willis, 73, of Roanoke, found peace with the Lord on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. "Ed" was the eldest son of Robert Edward Willis and Ercell Aldridge Willis. Edward is survived by his former wife, Joyce Perdue Willis, and three children, Marlene Bergin, husband, Larry and grandson, Lukas; Joann Willis and fiancé, Brian Lindholm, Jonathan Willis wife, Amy, and soon -to-be born second grandson, Willis! Edward also leaves behind three brothers and three sisters, Gerald, Richard and wife, Dana, Jack and wife, Dottie, Pauline Stover, Kathleen Conner and Eloise Green, in addition to numerous nieces and nephews. Ed grew up in Check, Va. and left high school early to follow in the footsteps of his father, a United States Army World War II veteran. Edward served his country in the Air Force before working for Norfolk Southern Corporation for 36 years and retiring as Yardmaster. His son, Jonathan, served in the United States Navy and is a Naval Academy graduate. Special thanks are expressed to Linda and the rest of the staff at Woodhaven Nursing Home and with Southern Care Hospice, who treated Ed with exceptional kindness and compassion in his final years and days, and to unofficial "adopted" daughters, Janet Nichols and Patricia Whittaker, who cared for Ed with much humor and warmth. Funeral Services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Stephen Shackelford. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. The Willis family will welcome all friends from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until service time. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Solid Rock Baptist Church 7464 Old Mill Road Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707 on March 5, 2015.4

Occupation

1966Norfolk & Western Railroad worker1

Family

Joyce Marlene Perdue
Marriage*Edward Lee Willis married Joyce Marlene Perdue, daughter of Wilton Charles "Ballard" Perdue and Annie Belle Wilson, on July 15, 1966 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Divorce* Edward Lee Willis and Joyce Marlene Perdue were divorced on November 30, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 
Children
  • Marlene Willis4
  • Joann Willis4
  • Jonathan Willis4

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Edward Willis obituary in the Nov 7, 2002 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ercell Aldridge Willis obituary in the Feb 11, 2005 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Lee Willis obituary in the Mar 5, 2015 edition.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Gay Willis Stover obituary in the Aug 19, 2015 edition.
  7. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Lizenie Alice Hale1,2,3

F, b. December 1, 1868, d. December 27, 1943
FatherJeremiah Lee "Jerry" Hale4,1,3,5 b. September 27, 1847, d. July 21, 1921
MotherHannah Alice Carr4,1,3,5 b. July 28, 1842, d. March 20, 1914
     Lizenie Alice Hale was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.6,2,3,7 She was born on December 1, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2,3,7,5 She married Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff, son of Peter Riley Poff III and Mary Ann "Polly" Conner, on June 13, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3,7 As of June 13, 1889,her married name was Poff. Lizenie Alice Hale died on December 27, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75; Her gravestone has a death date of Dec 28, 1943.2,3,7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 58, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 53, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 166, District 106, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia10
1920Dwelling 518, District 22, Roanoke, Virginia11
1930Dwelling 310, District 29, Roanoke, Virginia12
1940Dwelling 115, District 119-33, Roanoke, Virginia13

Family

Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff b. February 20, 1870, d. January 27, 1962
Marriage*Lizenie Alice Hale married Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff, son of Peter Riley Poff III and Mary Ann "Polly" Conner, on June 13, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  6. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  7. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  17. [S193] Michael Lamka - grandson, "Clyde Arthur Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 20, 2003.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Pauline Gay Willis1,2

F, b. December 19, 1946, d. August 17, 2015
FatherRobert Edward Willis1,3,4,5,2 b. September 4, 1917, d. November 4, 2002
MotherErcell Aldridge1,4,5,2 b. April 12, 1923, d. February 10, 2005
     Her married name was Nichols.1 Pauline Gay Willis was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2 She married Unknown Nichols.1 Pauline Gay Willis was born on December 19, 1946 at Virginia.1,2 She married Vernon Henry Stover Sr. on September 21, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of September 21, 1968,her married name was Stover. Pauline Gay Willis died on August 17, 2015 at Virginia at age 68.2 She Pauline Gay Willis Stover, 68, of Roanoke, died Monday, August 17, 2015. She was born December 19, 1946 a daughter of the late Robert Edward Willis and Ercell Aldridge Willis. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Rupert Henry Stover, Sr; a son, Eric Lee Stover; brother, Edward Willis.She survived by her children, Calvin Willis (Ashley), Darrell Willis, Vernon Stover, Jr. (Lisa) and Donna Collins (Chad); brothers, Jack Willis (Dottie), Richard Willis (Dana), Gerald Willis; sisters, Eloise Green and Kathleen Conner; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren;numerous nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road, Roanoke. A celebration of Pauline's life will be conducted 11 a.m., Friday, August 21, 2015 at Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke with Pastor Jeff Gardner officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. on August 19, 2015.2

Family 1

Unknown Nichols
Marriage*She married Unknown Nichols.1 

Family 2

Children
  • Calvin Willis6,2
  • Darrell Willis6,2

Family 3

Vernon Henry Stover Sr. b. May 4, 1934, d. August, 1974
Marriage*Pauline Gay Willis married Vernon Henry Stover Sr. on September 21, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Gay Willis Stover obituary in the Aug 19, 2015 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Edward Willis obituary in the Nov 7, 2002 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ercell Aldridge Willis obituary in the Feb 11, 2005 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Lee Willis obituary in the Mar 5, 2015 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eric Lee Stover obituary in the Feb 9, 2010 edition.

Jean Charlotte Nash1,2

F, b. December 17, 1921, d. March 24, 2017
     Jean Charlotte Nash was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on December 17, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,1 She married Alvin Croy Hale, son of Morgan Conrad Hale and Blanche Bulah Slone, on December 16, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,2 As of December 16, 1950,her married name was Hale.1 Jean Charlotte Nash died on March 24, 2017 at Virginia at age 95.2 She Jean Nash Hale, 95, of Roanoke, Va., died on Friday, March 24, 2017. She was born in Roanoke on December 17, 1921. Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Alvin C. Hale; and her parents, Bessie W. and William E. Nash.
She was a graduate of Jefferson High School and National Business College, and a lifetime member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church. Jean was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, and will be greatly missed by her three daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and David Haynes of Roanoke, Va., Charlotte and Johnson Moore of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Elizabeth Lemacks of Centennial, Colo; and her seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Kathryn, and Meredith Haynes, Evan (Eileen) and Ryan Moore, and Megan and Erica Lemacks. A private graveside service was held at Sherwood Memorial Park on Monday, March 27, 2017. To honor Jean's love of animals, any memorial contributions may be made to an animal rescue or shelter of your choice. on March 29, 2017.2

Family

Alvin Croy Hale b. February 4, 1921, d. January 4, 1996
Marriage*She married Alvin Croy Hale, son of Morgan Conrad Hale and Blanche Bulah Slone, on December 16, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,2 
Children
  • Susan Jean Hale4,1,2
  • Charlotte Anne Hale4,1,2
  • Elizabeth Nash Hale4,1,2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jean Nash Hale obituary in the Mar 29, 2017 edition.
  3. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin C. Hale obituary in the Jan 6, 1996 edition.

Artie Bernice Conner1,2,3

F, b. May 30, 1900, d. May 14, 1944
FatherArcher Fayette "Archie" Conner1,2,4,5 b. December 17, 1879, d. April 22, 1939
MotherCaldonia Green "Callie" Conner1,2,4,5 b. June 19, 1880, d. January 25, 1962
     Artie Bernice Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5 She was born on May 30, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,5 She married Arthur Raymon Reed, son of John Davis Reed and Liona A. Prillaman, on January 29, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 As of January 29, 1916,her married name was Reed. Artie Bernice Conner died on May 14, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 43.6,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 68, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 142, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 35, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 23, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Arthur Raymon Reed b. October 24, 1894, d. February 12, 1981
Marriage*Artie Bernice Conner married Arthur Raymon Reed, son of John Davis Reed and Liona A. Prillaman, on January 29, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  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. [S1143] David Shank, Prillaman-Reed Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.