Barbara Strickler

F, b. circa 1827, d. December 4, 1887
FatherJacob M. Strickler1 b. February 21, 1786, d. August 7, 1867
MotherMary Kagey/Keage1 b. February 2, 1797, d. May 16, 1880
     Barbara Strickler married John W. Graham, son of William Graham and Mary Elkins. Her married name was Graham. Barbara Strickler was born circa 1827 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She died on December 4, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Family

John W. Graham b. circa 1803, d. July 30, 1887
Marriage*She married John W. Graham, son of William Graham and Mary Elkins. 

Citations

  1. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  2. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

Mamie Odell Graham1,2,3

F, b. August 29, 1913, d. September 29, 2010
FatherDoctor Coy "Dock" Graham4,1,2 b. March 29, 1889, d. October 11, 1935
MotherMirriam Alice Conner4,1,2,5 b. August 16, 1892, d. August 17, 1979
     Mamie Odell Graham was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 223-28-5655.7 She was born on August 29, 1913 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,7 She married Roy Morris Light, son of Page Morris Light and Ida Ethel Shank, on April 29, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,8,6 As of April 29, 1931,her married name was Light. Mamie Odell Graham died on September 29, 2010 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 97.6,7,9 She Mamie Graham Light, 97, of Indian Valley, Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Morris Light; one son, Joseph Light; and one grandchild. Surviving are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Edward Light, of Blacksburg, Rifton and Edith Light, of Indian Valley, and David and Carol Light, of Shawsville, Va; one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Bobby Bratton, of Dublin, Va; sister, Ocie Conner, of Check, Va; eight grandchildren, 29 greatgrandchildren; nine greatgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Piedmont Cemetery. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of Skyline Manor Nursing Home for the care and service they provided. on October 1, 2010.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 179, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 69, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2

Family

Roy Morris Light b. March 2, 1913, d. October 15, 1996
Marriage*Mamie Odell Graham married Roy Morris Light, son of Page Morris Light and Ida Ethel Shank, on April 29, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,8,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mirriam Conner Graham obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Graham Light obituary in the Oct 1, 2010 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Morris Light obituary in the Oct 17, 1996 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Marshall Rifton Light obituary.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary Clara Cooper1,2

F, b. November 6, 1899, d. April 1, 1988
     Mary Clara Cooper was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 225-92-0712.3 She was born on November 6, 1899 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,3,2 As of March 31, 1923,her married name was Shank.5 She married Thomas Leslie "Tom" Shank, son of John Wesley Shank and Sarah Jane Dickerson, on March 31, 1923.1,5,2 Mary Clara Cooper died on April 1, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.3,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 405, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 154, District 81-4D, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Thomas Leslie "Tom" Shank b. September 22, 1898, d. September 27, 1987
Marriage*Mary Clara Cooper married Thomas Leslie "Tom" Shank, son of John Wesley Shank and Sarah Jane Dickerson, on March 31, 1923.1,5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1975] Henry Funeral Home, Inc., online www.henryfuneralhome.net, From the John Samuel Shank obituary.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norma Shank Williams obituary in the Mar 7, 2007 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Shank Whitmire obituary in the Dec 29, 2021 edition.
  11. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.

Irvin Lee Hale1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 14, 1909, d. August 9, 1992
FatherAmos Derius Hale7,8,9,10,11,12,6 b. December 9, 1871, d. December 28, 1960
MotherAddie Rosie Martin7,8,10,11,12,6 b. November 27, 1882, d. March 2, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 225-14-9945.13 Irvin Lee Hale was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,2,6 He was born on December 14, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.13,1,8,3,5,6 He married Dottie Vallie Wilson, daughter of John Robert Philander Wilson and Minnie Florence Light, on September 21, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,4,6 Irvin Lee Hale died on August 9, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.13,1,2,3,6 He Irvin Lee Hale, age 82 of Blue Ridge and formerly of Floyd, died Sunday morning, August 9, 1992, in a Salem hospital. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Gerlene and Macle Conner, Blue Ridge; Juanita and Guy Ellett, Christiansburg; a son and daughter-in-law, Alvin L. and Nancy Hale, Christiansburg; one sister, Eula Sowers, Christiansburg; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial in the Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. on August 10, 1992.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 59, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 55, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 41, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 64, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 17, District 32-14, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1930Farm laborer7
1940Lumber truck driver14

Family

Dottie Vallie Wilson b. May 30, 1913, d. August 7, 1968
Marriage*Irvin Lee Hale married Dottie Vallie Wilson, daughter of John Robert Philander Wilson and Minnie Florence Light, on September 21, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,4,6 
Children
  • Alvin Lee Hale2,4,14,16
  • Gerlene Frances Hale2,17,18
  • Juanita June Hale17,2

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Lee Hale obituary in the Aug 10, 1992 edition.
  3. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Vallie Wilson Hale obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Addie Rosie Hale obituary in the Mar 3, 1961 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Eula Hale Sowers obituary in the Aug 21, 2006 edition.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bowman-Conner wedding announcement in the Sep 1, 1991 edition.

Howard Cleveland Nichols1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 11, 1888, d. December 18, 1953
FatherJames Alexander Nichols3,6 b. March 12, 1861, d. November 16, 1933
MotherElizabeth Ellen Ingram3,6 b. December 21, 1851, d. October 21, 1929
     Howard Cleveland Nichols was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,6,8 He was born on September 11, 1888 at Augusta Co., Virginia.3,4,9,5,6 He married Mada Gertrude Bell "Madie" Conner, daughter of Robert Lee "Pa Dad" Conner and Mary Byar Yates, on November 1, 1915 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3,6,8 Howard Cleveland Nichols died on December 18, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.1,3,9,6,8 He Howard C. Nichols, 65, a Norfolk and Western freight conductor living at 716 11th St., N. W., was found dead early yesterday in the West End yards, a apparently killed by a railway car. Nichols apparently was on his way to report to his train when he was struck. Investigation indicated Nichols was struck by a car, uncoupled from an engine on the "hump," and was dragged a distance of about 1,000 feet. The body was discovered about 2:30 a.m. 400 feet east of Tenth St., bridge. Nicholas entered the N&W service in 1911 as a brakeman and was promoted to conductor in 1918. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mada Conner Nichols, three sons and four daughters; Howard B. Nichols, James Nichols, Irvin D. Nichols, Mrs. E. V. Gillespie, Jr., Miss Barbara Lee Nichols and Miss Peggy Joyce Nichols, Roanoke; Mrs. R. E. Lucado, Bristol, Tenn; a brother, F. R. Nichols, and a sister, Mrs. E. C. Argenbright, West Augusta; and three grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood. on December 19, 1953.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 46, District 43, Roanoke, Virginia10
1930Dwelling 97, District 3, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 131, District 119-6, Roanoke, Virginia11
1950Dwelling 152, District 120-35, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1920Railroad conductor10
1930Railroad conductor2
1940Railroad brakeman11
1950Railroad freight conductor12

Family

Mada Gertrude Bell "Madie" Conner b. April 2, 1898, d. November 18, 1989
Marriage*Howard Cleveland Nichols married Mada Gertrude Bell "Madie" Conner, daughter of Robert Lee "Pa Dad" Conner and Mary Byar Yates, on November 1, 1915 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3,6,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S317] "Personal knowledge of Gladys M. Conner Schaffer,."
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S753] Irvin Dosser Nichols, "Genealogy Work of Irvin Dosser Nichols", Ancestral File.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S5413] Beth Fridley, Augusta County, Virginia Births, 1888-96.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S602] "Personal knowledge of Jane E. Conner,."
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard C. Nichols obituary in the Dec 19, 1953 edition.
  9. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bette Nichols Gillespie obituary in the Jul 14, 2009 edition.
  14. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Frances Byar Nichols obituary in the Nov 10, 2010 edition.
  15. [S1810] Commercial Appeal, The, From the James Russell Nichols obituary in the Feb 22, 2017 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Dosser Nichols obituary in the Jan 9, 2022 edition.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Dottie Vallie Wilson1,2,3,4

F, b. May 30, 1913, d. August 7, 1968
FatherJohn Robert Philander Wilson5,1,2,6,3,4 b. December 4, 1876, d. November 22, 1954
MotherMinnie Florence Light5,1,2,7,6,3,4 b. October 1, 1886, d. December 24, 1968
     Dottie Vallie Wilson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,7,4 She The funeral for Vallie Wilson Hale, 55, wife of Irvin Lee Hale, will be Friday with burial in the Wilson family cemetery near Terrys Fork. Also survivng are two daughters, Mrs. Macie L. Conner, Roanoke; Mrs. Roland M. Spence, Christiansburg; a son, Alvin L. Hale, Christiansburg; her mother, Mrs. Minnie Wilson Epperly, Christiansburg; two sisters, Mrs. Ernest Willis, Check, Mrs. Artis E. Hale, Christiansburg; two brothers, Calvin Wilson, Eugene Wilson, Christiansburg.7 She was born on May 30, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2,9,3,4 She married Irvin Lee Hale, son of Amos Derius Hale and Addie Rosie Martin, on September 21, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,7,4 As of September 21, 1932,her married name was Hale. Dottie Vallie Wilson died on August 7, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.8,9,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 154, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 106, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 64, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 17, District 32-14, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

Irvin Lee Hale b. December 14, 1909, d. August 9, 1992
Marriage*Dottie Vallie Wilson married Irvin Lee Hale, son of Amos Derius Hale and Addie Rosie Martin, on September 21, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,7,4 
Children
  • Alvin Lee Hale7,10,12
  • Gerlene Frances Hale13,14
  • Juanita June Hale13

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Irene Willis obituary in the Nov 6, 2007 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Vallie Wilson Hale obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bowman-Conner wedding announcement in the Sep 1, 1991 edition.

Amos Derius Hale1

M, b. December 9, 1871, d. December 28, 1960
FatherWilliam Francis Hale2,3 b. October 1, 1849, d. November 23, 1926
MotherLouella S. Martin2 b. November 19, 1852, d. April 28, 1878
     Amos Derius Hale was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on December 9, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Addie Rosie Martin, daughter of John W. Martin and Cynthia Martha F. Martin, on March 19, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Amos Derius Hale died on December 28, 1960 at age 89.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 132, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 59, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 55, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 41, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 64, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1900Farm laborer3
1910Farmer5
1920Farmer6
1930Farmer7
1940Farmer8

Family

Addie Rosie Martin b. November 27, 1882, d. March 2, 1961
Marriage*Amos Derius Hale married Addie Rosie Martin, daughter of John W. Martin and Cynthia Martha F. Martin, on March 19, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Vernon E. Hale death certificate.
  10. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Eula Hale Sowers obituary in the Aug 21, 2006 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Addie Rosie Hale obituary in the Mar 3, 1961 edition.
  14. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Addie Rosie Martin1

F, b. November 27, 1882, d. March 2, 1961
FatherJohn W. Martin1 b. October 2, 1827, d. March 23, 1891
MotherCynthia Martha F. Martin1 b. August 17, 1838, d. August 11, 1934
     Addie Rosie Martin was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on November 27, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Amos Derius Hale, son of William Francis Hale and Louella S. Martin, on March 19, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of March 19, 1903,her married name was Hale. Addie Rosie Martin died on March 2, 1961 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.2,3 She FLOYD - Mrs. Addie Rosie Hale, 78, died Thursday at her home. Surviving are four sons, Arlen Hale, Floyd; A. E. Hale, Christiansburg; Ivan L. Hale, Floyd; Sebert C. Hale, Copper Hill; one daughter, Mrs. Harold Sowers, Pilot; 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, conducted by Rev. Archie Naff and Elder Odell Thompson. Burial will be in the Cole Cemetery. The body will remain at Mayberry Funeral Home until 11 a.m. Saturday. on March 3, 1961.3

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 59, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 55, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 41, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 64, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Amos Derius Hale b. December 9, 1871, d. December 28, 1960
Marriage*Addie Rosie Martin married Amos Derius Hale, son of William Francis Hale and Louella S. Martin, on March 19, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Addie Rosie Hale obituary in the Mar 3, 1961 edition.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Vernon E. Hale death certificate.
  10. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Eula Hale Sowers obituary in the Aug 21, 2006 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Robert Philander Wilson1,2,3,4

M, b. December 4, 1876, d. November 22, 1954
FatherWilliam Riley Wilson1,5,6,3,7 b. June 24, 1846, d. December 24, 1932
MotherZilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead1,5,6,3 b. February 27, 1855, d. March 6, 1924
     John Robert Philander Wilson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,3 He was born on December 4, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,2,3 He married Minnie Florence Light, daughter of William Lawson Light and Julina Prudence Conner, on April 17, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10 John Robert Philander Wilson died on November 22, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.9,3,4 He Nov. 22- John Robert Philander Wilson, 77, died tonight in a Christiansburg hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Minnie F. Wilson; three daughters, Mrs. A. E. Hale, Christiansburg; Mrs. Irvin Hale, Floyd, and Mrs. E. C. Willis, Check; two sons, Calvin L. and Eugene T. Wilson, both of Christiansburg; three brothers, three sisters and seven grandchildren. on November 23, 1954.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 316, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 197, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 101, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 154, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 106, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 94, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15
1950Dwelling 106, District 61-28, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1900Farm laborer6
1910Farmer12
1920Farmer13
1930Farmer14
1940Farmer15

Family

Minnie Florence Light b. October 1, 1886, d. December 24, 1968
Marriage*John Robert Philander Wilson married Minnie Florence Light, daughter of William Lawson Light and Julina Prudence Conner, on April 17, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Robert Philander Wilson obituary in the Nov 23, 1954 edition.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William Riley Wilson obituary in the Dec 24, 1932 edition.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  10. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  11. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Irene Willis obituary in the Nov 6, 2007 edition.
  18. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  19. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  20. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  21. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  22. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  23. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  24. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.
  25. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm

Lena Marie Adams1

F, b. November 23, 1930, d. May 25, 1996
     Lena Marie Adams was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on November 23, 1930 at Virginia.1 As of October 1, 1971,her married name was Reed.1 She married Glenn Odell Reed, son of Camden Gobell Reed and Nellie Glenn Updike, on October 1, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Lena Marie Adams died on May 25, 1996 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.2

Family

Glenn Odell Reed
Marriage*She married Glenn Odell Reed, son of Camden Gobell Reed and Nellie Glenn Updike, on October 1, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S992] The REED and COLE families of Floyd Co, Va., online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/e/James-R-Reed/index.html

Hattie S./L. Jones1,2,3,4

F, b. September 20, 1881, d. September 12, 1965
FatherThomas Henry Jones2,5,3,4 b. June, 1855
MotherLouisa Eveline "Lou" Shockey2,5,3,4 b. January 18, 1860, d. 1926
     Hattie S./L. Jones FLOYD - Mrs. Hattie Jones Bandy, 84, died at the Check home of her brother, Charlie Jones, Sunday. Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Bessie Goff and Mrs. Annie Withroe, both of Fayetteville, W. Va; Mrs. Myrtle Hatch, of Portland, Ore; Mrs. Virgie Spangler and Mrs. Evie Robitson, both of Roanoke; another brother, Walter Jones of Richmond. The funeral will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Little White Church, Terrys Fork, with burial in Iddings Cemetery, near Terrys Fork.1 She was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 She was born on September 20, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 As of December 20, 1922,her married name was Bandy.6 She married Frank Pierce Bandy on December 20, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,4 Hattie S./L. Jones died on September 12, 1965 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 219, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 128, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 48, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 89, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1920Private family domestic servant3

Family

Frank Pierce Bandy b. November 25, 1851, d. July 30, 1937
Marriage*Hattie S./L. Jones married Frank Pierce Bandy on December 20, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,4 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Hattie Jones Bandy obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Martha Whitfield "Mattie" Clower1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 22, 1922, d. September 21, 2015
FatherArchie Whitfield Clower1,2,3,6,7,5 b. January 24, 1885, d. October 9, 1969
MotherMartha Washington Iddings1,2,3,6,7,5 b. February 22, 1891, d. February 21, 1973
     Martha Whitfield "Mattie" Clower Mattie Whitfield Clower Graham, 93, of Radford, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at her granddaughter's home in Roanoke. She was retired from housekeeping at St. Alban's Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Martha Clower. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Glenna Berrman of Roanoke, Lyndia Olinger of Fairlawn, and Deborah and Gary Phillips of New River; grandchildren and their spouses, Cynthia Berrman, who was also her caregiver, Tammy and Jimmy Rorrer, and Crystal and Kyle Shires; 3 step grandchildren; great grandchildren, Damien, Gabriel, Cody and Heather; 7 step great-grandchildren; special kitty cat "Pecker"; and many nieces and nephews.5 She was born on February 22, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 She married Hobert Ural Graham Sr., son of Doctor Coy "Dock" Graham and Mirriam Alice Conner, on October 8, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of October 8, 1939,her married name was Graham. Martha Whitfield "Mattie" Clower and Hobert Ural Graham Sr. were divorced on January 15, 1965 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,4 Martha Whitfield "Mattie" Clower died on September 21, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 123, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 40, District 119-8, Roanoke, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 269, District 78-11, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia9

Family

Hobert Ural Graham Sr. b. June 13, 1919, d. January 6, 1999
Marriage*Martha Whitfield "Mattie" Clower married Hobert Ural Graham Sr., son of Doctor Coy "Dock" Graham and Mirriam Alice Conner, on October 8, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Martha Whitfield "Mattie" Clower and Hobert Ural Graham Sr. were divorced on January 15, 1965 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Mattie Whitfield Clower Graham obituary.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Martha Iddings Clower obituary in the Mar 1, 1973 edition.
  7. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Archie W. Clower obituary in the Oct 10, 1969 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hobert U. Graham obituary in the Jan 8, 1999 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lyndia Graham Olinger obituary in the Apr 24, 2017 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Clara Marie Keith1,2,3

F, b. February 7, 1933, d. November 25, 2017
FatherDura Keith1,2 b. May 20, 1899, d. January 19, 1972
MotherLizena Mae Sutphin1,2 b. November 19, 1901, d. January 8, 1986
     Clara Marie Keith was buried at Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, on US 221, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 She was born on February 7, 1933 at Botetourt Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Feb 6, 1933.1,2,4,3 She married Hobert Ural Graham Sr., son of Doctor Coy "Dock" Graham and Mirriam Alice Conner, on February 19, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of February 19, 1965,her married name was Graham. Clara Marie Keith died on November 25, 2017 at Virginia at age 84.2 She Clara Keith Graham, born on February 7, 1933, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 25, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hobert U. Graham; parents, Dura and Lizena Keith. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, David Graham and wife Debbie (her primary caregiver and companion), Hobert U. Graham Jr. and wife Tina; stepdaughters and husband, Debbie and Gary Phillips and Glenna Berrman; numerous stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Peggy Keith; sister, Lydia Burgess; and numerous nieces and nephews. Clara was a member of Bethel Untied Methodist Church. We would like to thank the staff at Kroontje Rehab Center and the doctors and nurses at Lewis Gale Montgomery ICU. Internment following service at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Willis Va. on November 27, 2017.2

Family

Hobert Ural Graham Sr. b. June 13, 1919, d. January 6, 1999
Marriage*She married Hobert Ural Graham Sr., son of Doctor Coy "Dock" Graham and Mirriam Alice Conner, on February 19, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • David Alin Graham5,2,6
  • Hobert Ural Graham Jr.5,2

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Keith Graham obituary in the Nov 27, 2017 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S1462] David Gunn, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hobert U. Graham obituary in the Jan 8, 1999 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ollney Marshall Willis1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 18, 1905, d. February 3, 1983
FatherGeorge Washington Willis7,8,2,4,5 b. December 23, 1879, d. August 2, 1958
MotherMaggie May "Madgie" Conner7,8,2,4,5 b. January 2, 1884, d. November 12, 1944
     His Social Security Number was 224-16-0615.9 Ollney Marshall Willis was buried at Maury Cemetery, 2700 Maury Street, Richmond, Virginia.4,6 He married Margaret Albertina Klann.4 Ollney Marshall Willis was born on May 18, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of May 17, 1905.3,4,5,6,9 He married Bertha Bolden on December 18, 1926 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10 Ollney Marshall Willis married Bertha Marie Bowling on May 10, 1938 at Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia.2 Ollney Marshall Willis and Bertha Marie Bowling were divorced on April 20, 1943 at Norfolk, Virginia.11 Ollney Marshall Willis died on February 3, 1983 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 77.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 130, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 51, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 397, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia1
1950Dwelling 95, District 85-613, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan12

Occupation

1940Truck driver1
1950Auto body press operator12

Family 1

Margaret Albertina Klann b. March 14, 1920, d. March 7, 1977
Marriage*Ollney Marshall Willis married Margaret Albertina Klann.4 

Family 2

Bertha Bolden b. circa 1904
Marriage*Ollney Marshall Willis married Bertha Bolden on December 18, 1926 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10 

Family 3

Bertha Marie Bowling b. June 29, 1904, d. November 28, 1994
Marriage*Ollney Marshall Willis married Bertha Marie Bowling on May 10, 1938 at Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Ollney Marshall Willis and Bertha Marie Bowling were divorced on April 20, 1943 at Norfolk, Virginia.11 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S4754] Maury Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Willis-Bolden marriage record.
  11. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Bertha Marie Bowling1,2,3

F, b. June 29, 1904, d. November 28, 1994
     Bertha Marie Bowling was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 224-09-5684.2 She was born on June 29, 1904 at Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia.2,3,5,6 She married Ollney Marshall Willis, son of George Washington Willis and Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, on May 10, 1938 at Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia.1 As of May 10, 1938,her married name was Willis.1 Bertha Marie Bowling and Ollney Marshall Willis were divorced on April 20, 1943 at Norfolk, Virginia.7 Bertha Marie Bowling died on November 28, 1994 at Volusia Co., Florida, at age 90.2,6

Family

Ollney Marshall Willis b. May 18, 1905, d. February 3, 1983
Marriage*She married Ollney Marshall Willis, son of George Washington Willis and Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, on May 10, 1938 at Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Bertha Marie Bowling and Ollney Marshall Willis were divorced on April 20, 1943 at Norfolk, Virginia.7 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Lake Evelyn Wood1,2

F, b. October 21, 1913, d. March 18, 1991
     Her Social Security Number was 223-24-0607.3 Lake Evelyn Wood was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,6,7 She was born on October 21, 1913 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3,1,6,8,7 She married Wilford Archie Willis, son of George Washington Willis and Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, on December 14, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,7 As of December 14, 1929,her married name was Willis. Lake Evelyn Wood died on March 18, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.4,3,5,6,7 She Lake Wood Willis, age 77, died Monday, March 18, 1991, in a Salem hospital. Surviving are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Edna Mae and Jack Morris, Check; Ruth W. Price; Carol and James Conner, both of Christiansburg; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Wesley and Dixie Willis, Germantown, Ohio; W. J. and Mary Willis, Vandalia, Ohio; Jerry and Sandy Willis, Shelby Township, Mich; Michael Wray Willis, Check; two brothers, Frank Wood, Richmond; Haven Wood, Cascade, Md; two sisters, Lenora Linkous, Christiansburg; Mary Sue Glass, Woodbridge; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery. on March 20, 1991.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 60, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 67, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 96, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

Wilford Archie Willis b. January 15, 1907, d. October 1, 1974
Marriage*Lake Evelyn Wood married Wilford Archie Willis, son of George Washington Willis and Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, on December 14, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lake Wood Willis obituary in the Mar 20, 1991 edition.
  6. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Thomas Wesley Willis obituary in the Aug 2, 2011 edition.
  13. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Lillian Carol Conner obituary.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentifed funeral home pamphlet for Wilford Archie Willis.
  16. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Wilford J. Willis obituary in the Aug 31, 2014 edition.
  17. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  19. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Jerry Lee Willis obituary.

Lillian Carol Willis1,2,3,4

F, b. September 15, 1946, d. April 8, 2024
FatherWilford Archie Willis1,5,6,2,7,8,4 b. January 15, 1907, d. October 1, 1974
MotherLake Evelyn Wood1,5,6,2,7,8,4 b. October 21, 1913, d. March 18, 1991
     Lillian Carol Willis was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 She Lillian Carol Conner, Sep 15, 1946 - April 8, 2024. Lillian Carol Conner was born September 15, 1946, to the late Wilford Archie and Lake Evelyn Willis on Goose Creek in Check VA, Floyd County. She married James Earl Conner, Jr. Feb 3, 1973. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2023. She is survived by daughter, Rhonda Conner-Morgan and son-in-law Anthony Morgan; grandsons, Brock Collins (Rebecca), and Ryan Collins (Brittany); great grandchildren, Grayson, Hayden, Mackenzie, Carson and Conner Collins; siblings, Ruth Willis Price, and Michael Willis (Wanda); and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Conner, Jr; siblings, Edna Willis Morris, Thomas Wesley Willis, Wilford Archie Willis, Jr., and Jerry Lee Willis. She retired on March 1, 2019, after thirty-seven years with the United States Postal Service. The last twenty-seven years she served as the Postmaster in Riner, VA. She enjoyed stock car racing and had many years of success and enjoyment with her husband as co-owners of Conner Racing. The family would like to thank the University of Virginia Emily Couric Cancer Center, Dr. Linda Duska, and her medical staff for the extensive care and love provided for the last 5 years of her life. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, VA.4 She was born on September 15, 1946 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,4 She married Edward Lane "Eddie" Sledd on November 12, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of November 12, 1965,her married name was Sledd. Lillian Carol Willis and Edward Lane "Eddie" Sledd were divorced on April 11, 1969 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.10 Lillian Carol Willis married James Earl Conner Jr., son of James Early Conner and Cora Genova Hundley, on February 3, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,2,3,4 As of February 3, 1973,her married name was Conner.2 Lillian Carol Willis died on April 8, 2024 at Virginia at age 77.4

Census Records

1950Dwelling 96, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Edward Lane "Eddie" Sledd b. February 27, 1945, d. April 10, 2016
Marriage*Lillian Carol Willis married Edward Lane "Eddie" Sledd on November 12, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Lillian Carol Willis and Edward Lane "Eddie" Sledd were divorced on April 11, 1969 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.10 
Child
  • Donivan Lane Sledd11

Family 2

James Earl Conner Jr. b. December 18, 1946, d. February 26, 2024
Marriage*Lillian Carol Willis married James Earl Conner Jr., son of James Early Conner and Cora Genova Hundley, on February 3, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,2,3,4 
Child
  • Rhonda Conner3,4

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the James Earl Conner, Jr. obituary.
  4. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Lillian Carol Conner obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lake Wood Willis obituary in the Mar 20, 1991 edition.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Thomas Wesley Willis obituary in the Aug 2, 2011 edition.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Lane Sledd obituary in the Apr 12, 2016 edition.

Glenworth Henry "Glen" Dooley1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 14, 1920, d. February 15, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 226-12-1042.8 Glenworth Henry "Glen" Dooley was buried at Maury Cemetery, 2700 Maury Street, Richmond, Virginia.2,7 He was born on January 14, 1920 at Bedford Co., Virginia; His gravestone and draft card have a birth date of Jan 4, 1920 and his death certificate has Feb 4, 1920.8,2,3,4,6,7 He married Ocie Lucille Willis, daughter of George Washington Willis and Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, on May 13, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,7 Glenworth Henry "Glen" Dooley died on February 15, 1980 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 60.8,2,5,7 He Glen H. Dooley of 9701 Holliday Lane, died February 16, 1980. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Williamson, Montvale; Mrs. Ruby Leftwich, Thaxton; one brother, James A. Dooley, Richmond; a half-brother, Hamid Dooley, Thaxton. Interment Maury Cemetery. on February 17, 1980.9

Census Records

1950Dwelling 70, District 119-282, Richmond, Virginia10

Occupation

1950Carpenter10

Family

Ocie Lucille Willis b. July 22, 1918, d. June 15, 1979
Marriage*Glenworth Henry "Glen" Dooley married Ocie Lucille Willis, daughter of George Washington Willis and Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, on May 13, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,7 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentifed funeral home pamphlet for Lenora Aldridge Willis.
  2. [S4754] Maury Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glen H. Dooley obituary in the Feb 17, 1980 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ruby June Showalter1,2,3

F, b. June 17, 1927, d. August 26, 2013
     Ruby June Showalter was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-4506.6 She was born on June 17, 1927 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,6,3 She married George Clifton Willis, son of George Washington Willis and Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, on December 3, 1942 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2 As of December 3, 1942,her married name was Willis.2 Ruby June Showalter and George Clifton Willis were divorced on January 30, 1969 at Henrico Co., Virginia.2 Ruby June Showalter died on August 26, 2013 at age 86.4,6 She RAINHAM, Ruby June, 86, of Varina, passed away Monday, August 26, 2013, with her loved ones by her side. She was recently preceded in death by her granddaughter, Concetta Evans; and leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Beverly J. Loser (Wilfred); two sons, George "Rootie" Willis (Susan) and Philip Willis (Cindy); nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held in Washington Memorial Park. on August 29, 2013.5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 134, District 119-160, Richmond, Virginia7

Family

George Clifton Willis b. July 13, 1924, d. November 3, 1992
Marriage*Ruby June Showalter married George Clifton Willis, son of George Washington Willis and Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, on December 3, 1942 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2 
Divorce* Ruby June Showalter and George Clifton Willis were divorced on January 30, 1969 at Henrico Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  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. [S3415] Washington Memorial Park & Mausoleums, Henrico Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Ruby June Trainham obituary in the Aug 29, 2013 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the George Clifton Willis, Jr. obituary in the Feb 26, 2015 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Dorothy Ann Hylton1,2,3,4

F, b. September 24, 1931, d. March 6, 2011
     Her Social Security Number was 224-36-3275.5 Dorothy Ann Hylton was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 She was born on September 24, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5 She married Cecil Ronceverte Carr, son of Ronceverte Myers Carr and Hester A. Clower, on September 13, 1952 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,4 As of September 13, 1952,her married name was Carr.4 Dorothy Ann Hylton died on March 6, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.2,5,7 She Dorothy Ann Hylton Carr, 79 of Check, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Carr; and sister, Marie Ballou. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Wanda Carr; brothers and sister-in-law, Earl Hylton, and June and Mary Hylton; sister, Mildred Jones; granddaughter, Kayla Carr; and many nieces and nephews. Interment to follow in the Iddings Cemetery. She was a care giver to many. on March 8, 2011.2

Family

Cecil Ronceverte Carr b. March 30, 1931, d. December 4, 2004
Marriage*She married Cecil Ronceverte Carr, son of Ronceverte Myers Carr and Hester A. Clower, on September 13, 1952 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Ann Hylton Carr obituary in the Mar 8, 2011 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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S6924] Iddings Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hester Clower Carr obituary in the Nov 8, 2002 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Ronceverte Carr obituary in the Dec 6, 2004 edition.

Creighton Edward Pool Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. March 25, 1940, d. April 21, 1940
FatherCreighton Edward "Bo" Pool Sr.1,2,5,4 b. September 19, 1917, d. January 19, 1984
MotherMary Frances Elmore1,2,5,4 b. March 12, 1919, d. July 22, 2008
     Creighton Edward Pool Jr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.4 He was born on March 25, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 He died on April 21, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia; Died of spinal meningitis.1,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 150, District 119-7, Roanoke, Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  2. [S1734] Grayson Funeral Home Obituaries, online http://www.graysonfuneralhomes.com/grayson_obituaries.php
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.