Jacob Smith "Job" Link1,2,3

M, b. August 29, 1862, d. July 7, 1930
FatherDavid Link2,1,3 b. March 11, 1818, d. February 19, 1900
MotherAdeline Smith1,2,3 b. October 12, 1822, d. September 26, 1883
     Jacob Smith "Job" Link was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 He was born on August 29, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Liona Jane Conner, daughter of Jacob Poff Conner and Levicy Tabitha "Lavica" "Levisa" Wilson, on August 9, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 Jacob Smith "Job" Link died on July 7, 1930 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 67.4,6,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 168, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 45, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 18, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 504, District 118, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 43, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1900Farmer8
1910Farmer9
1920Car shop blacksmith10
1930Farmer11

Family

Liona Jane Conner b. March 6, 1868, d. March 28, 1950
Marriage*Jacob Smith "Job" Link married Liona Jane Conner, daughter of Jacob Poff Conner and Levicy Tabitha "Lavica" "Levisa" Wilson, on August 9, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1404] Luther N. Byrd (Deceased), "History of the Smith Family, 1750 - 1944."
  3. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Job Link death certificate.
  4. [S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thaddaeus Darrel Link death certificate.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Clifford M. Link obituary in the Jul 6, 1978 edition.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Barbara Ann Richards1,2,3

F, b. May 18, 1952, d. September 30, 2019
     Barbara Ann Richards Barbara Ann Wertz “Bob”, age 67 of Callaway passed away Monday, September 30, 2019. She was born May 18, 1952 the daughter of the late Berkley Alvin Richards and Evelyn Radford Furrow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Richards. She was an inspector at Valcom for many years, was a great cook and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her dog, “Little Man.” She is survived by her loving husband, Roger Wertz; daughter, Lisa Conner Helms (Tony); son, Roger Wade Conner, Jr. (Lori); step-daughters, Renée Kincer (Stacy), Christie Wertz; grandchildren, Anthony, Jesse, Roger Conner, III; step-grandchildren, Taylor, Brooklyn, Atlanta, Sydney; siblings, Wanda “June” Benge (Harold), and Rose Hale (Jimmy); and Dog, Toby “Little Man” Wertz. Interment will follow at the Vest Family Cemetery.1 She was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 She was born on May 18, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 She married Roger Wade Conner Sr., son of Samuel Henry "Sam" Conner and Elzora Emma "Alorza" Conner, on June 29, 1968 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,6,2 As of June 29, 1968,her married name was Conner.2 Barbara Ann Richards and Roger Wade Conner Sr. were divorced on August 10, 1979 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,6 Barbara Ann Richards married Jerry DeWayne Conner, son of Samuel Henry "Sam" Conner and Elzora Emma "Alorza" Conner, on March 15, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Barbara Ann Richards and Jerry DeWayne Conner were divorced on May 20, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Barbara Ann Richards died on September 30, 2019 at Virginia at age 67.1,4

Family 1

Roger Wade Conner Sr. b. January 1, 1949, d. August 24, 1984
Marriage*She married Roger Wade Conner Sr., son of Samuel Henry "Sam" Conner and Elzora Emma "Alorza" Conner, on June 29, 1968 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,6,2 
Divorce* Barbara Ann Richards and Roger Wade Conner Sr. were divorced on August 10, 1979 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,6 
Children
  • Lisa Marie Conner1,2
  • Roger Wade Conner Jr.5,1

Family 2

Jerry DeWayne Conner b. April 5, 1945, d. November 27, 1998
Marriage*Barbara Ann Richards married Jerry DeWayne Conner, son of Samuel Henry "Sam" Conner and Elzora Emma "Alorza" Conner, on March 15, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 
Divorce* Barbara Ann Richards and Jerry DeWayne Conner were divorced on May 20, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 

Citations

  1. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Barbara Ann Wertz obituary.
  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. [S13093] Vest Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S122] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 20.

McKinley Peter "Mac" King1,2,3

M, b. February 1, 1897, d. December 25, 1971
FatherCharles Henry Sherman King1,2,3 b. September 25, 1866, d. December 26, 1949
MotherAugusta Ella Bartlett1,2,3 b. March 19, 1868, d. May 29, 1937
     McKinley Peter "Mac" King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3 He was born on February 1, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2 He married Sylvia Goldie Conner, daughter of Jacob Valentine "Doll" Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill, on November 25, 1931.1,3 McKinley Peter "Mac" King died on December 25, 1971 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.3

Family

Sylvia Goldie Conner b. May 3, 1915, d. July 30, 2003
Marriage*He married Sylvia Goldie Conner, daughter of Jacob Valentine "Doll" Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill, on November 25, 1931.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S1164] Geneva Conner Bell White, "In Memory of the Family of Jacob Valentine Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill Conner."
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the J. Lewis King obituary in the Mar 7, 2001 edition.
  6. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

James Lewis King1,2,3

M, b. January 30, 1936, d. March 4, 2001
FatherMcKinley Peter "Mac" King4,5,2 b. February 1, 1897, d. December 25, 1971
MotherSylvia Goldie Conner4,2 b. May 3, 1915, d. July 30, 2003
     James Lewis King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 He was born on January 30, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2,6 He married Marjorie Faye Poff, daughter of Euell Harvey "Bud" Poff and Virginia Pearl Rumburg, on July 31, 1954 at Chester, Chester Co., South Carolina.4,7,2,8,3 James Lewis King died on March 4, 2001 at age 65.4,5,6 He KING, J. Lewis, 65, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2001. He was preceded in death by his father, McKinley King and a daughter, Louise "Weesie" Ober. He is survived by his wife, M. Faye King; daughter and son-in-law, Linda Gale and Bobby Woods; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Carol King; mother and stepfather, Sylvia and Seth Poff; seven grandchildren, Stacy Woods, Robbie Woods, Jr., Connie Woods, Cathy Woods, Ann Turner, Junelle King, Amanda King; three great-grandchildren, Jacob Turner, Lacey Woods, Anthony King; sister and brother-in-law, Rosalie and Steve Moran. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on March 7, 2001.5

Family

Marjorie Faye Poff b. October 1, 1938, d. June 1, 2021
Marriage*He married Marjorie Faye Poff, daughter of Euell Harvey "Bud" Poff and Virginia Pearl Rumburg, on July 31, 1954 at Chester, Chester Co., South Carolina.4,7,2,8,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1164] Geneva Conner Bell White, "In Memory of the Family of Jacob Valentine Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill Conner."
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Faye King obituary in the Jun 2, 2021 edition.
  4. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the J. Lewis King obituary in the Mar 7, 2001 edition.
  6. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Rumburg Poff obitutary in the Dec 12, 1995 edition.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Euell H. Poff obituary in the Aug 24, 1989 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gary Lee King obituary in the Mar 21, 2012 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Marjorie Faye Poff1,2

F, b. October 1, 1938, d. June 1, 2021
FatherEuell Harvey "Bud" Poff1,3,2,4,5,6,7 b. December 3, 1912, d. August 22, 1989
MotherVirginia Pearl Rumburg1,3,2,4,5,6,7 b. December 11, 1914, d. December 11, 1995
     Marjorie Faye Poff was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.8 She was born on October 1, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,8 She married James Lewis King, son of McKinley Peter "Mac" King and Sylvia Goldie Conner, on July 31, 1954 at Chester, Chester Co., South Carolina.1,3,2,4,9 As of July 31, 1954,her married name was King. Marjorie Faye Poff died on June 1, 2021 at Virginia at age 82.9 She Faye King, 82, of Copper Hill, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lewis King; daughter, Louise "Weesie" Ober; son, Gary Lee King; granddaughter, Cathy Louise Goodwin; and brother, Bobby Poff. Faye is survived by her daughter, Linda Gale Woods (Bobby); six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean Guilliams, Betty Burnette, Coleta Fralin, and Myra Wray; sisters-in-law, Claire Poff and Rosalie Moran (Steve); and numerous nieces and nephews. on June 2, 2021.9

Census Records

1940Dwelling 130, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

James Lewis King b. January 30, 1936, d. March 4, 2001
Marriage*Marjorie Faye Poff married James Lewis King, son of McKinley Peter "Mac" King and Sylvia Goldie Conner, on July 31, 1954 at Chester, Chester Co., South Carolina.1,3,2,4,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S1164] Geneva Conner Bell White, "In Memory of the Family of Jacob Valentine Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill Conner."
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Rumburg Poff obitutary in the Dec 12, 1995 edition.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Euell H. Poff obituary in the Aug 24, 1989 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Wayne Poff obituary in the Sep 13, 2016 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jean Guilliams obituary in the Jan 4, 2023 edition.
  8. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Faye King obituary in the Jun 2, 2021 edition.
  10. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the J. Lewis King obituary in the Mar 7, 2001 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gary Lee King obituary in the Mar 21, 2012 edition.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Euell Harvey "Bud" Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. December 3, 1912, d. August 22, 1989
FatherHosea Ezekiel Poff5,6,3 b. March 16, 1880, d. August 16, 1954
MotherMinnie Lynnwood Hall5,6,3 b. January 27, 1882, d. July 30, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 224-16-7543.7 Euell Harvey "Bud" Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "U.S. Army Air Corp. WWII."1,8,2 He was born on December 3, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1913.7,1,2,3,4 He married Virginia Pearl Rumburg, daughter of John Kurtis Rumburg and Ella Sue Perdue, on December 23, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,8,2,10 Euell Harvey "Bud" Poff died on August 22, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.7,1,8,2,11 He Euell H. "Bud" Poff, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1989 in the VA Medical Center. He is survived by: his wife, Virginia Rumburg Poff of Check; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Claire Poff of Dublin; five daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Cecil Guilliams of Check, Faye and J. Lewis King of Copper Hill, Betty and Doc Burnette of Roanoke, Coleta and Dwight Fralin of Dublin, Myra and David Wray of Roanoke; fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren; three sisters, Annalene Smith of Copper Hill, Virginia Mitchell of Elliston, Helen Maxey of Flagstaff, Arizona. Funeral service will be Thursday, Aug. 24, at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen L. Dye officiating with interment in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on August 24, 1989.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 158, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 64, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 130, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940School janitor12

Family

Virginia Pearl Rumburg b. December 11, 1914, d. December 11, 1995
Marriage*Euell Harvey "Bud" Poff married Virginia Pearl Rumburg, daughter of John Kurtis Rumburg and Ella Sue Perdue, on December 23, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,8,2,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Euell H. Poff obituary in the Aug 24, 1989 edition.
  9. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Rumburg Poff obitutary in the Dec 12, 1995 edition.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Wayne Poff obituary in the Sep 13, 2016 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jean Guilliams obituary in the Jan 4, 2023 edition.
  17. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Robert W. Poff promotion announcement in the Sep 27, 1973 edition.
  18. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  19. [S1164] Geneva Conner Bell White, "In Memory of the Family of Jacob Valentine Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill Conner."
  20. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Betty P. Burnette obituary.
  21. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  22. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  23. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.

Frederick Donald "Freddie" Stewart1,2,3

M, b. January 26, 1930, d. September 5, 1985
     Frederick Donald "Freddie" Stewart was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3 His Social Security Number was 228-30-9837.5 He was born on January 26, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1,5,3 He married Dorothy Mae Rumburg, daughter of Manley Simpson Rumburg and Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest, on September 13, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1,2,3 Frederick Donald "Freddie" Stewart died on September 5, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.4,3

Family

Dorothy Mae Rumburg
Marriage*He married Dorothy Mae Rumburg, daughter of Manley Simpson Rumburg and Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest, on September 13, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Lee Stanley obituary in the Feb 26, 2021 edition.
  7. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Barry Donald Stewart obituary.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Gladys Louise King1,2,3

F, b. June 20, 1956, d. September 23, 1977
FatherJames Lewis King2,1,4,3,5,6,7 b. January 30, 1936, d. March 4, 2001
MotherMarjorie Faye Poff2,1,4,3,5,6,7 b. October 1, 1938, d. June 1, 2021
     Gladys Louise King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 She was born on June 20, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,6 She married Donald Ray "Donnie" Ober, son of Harry Kenneth Ober and Myrtle Marie Hodges, on March 15, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,6 As of March 15, 1975,her married name was Ober. Gladys Louise King died on September 23, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 21; Died in an automobile accident.6

Family

Donald Ray "Donnie" Ober b. January 14, 1954, d. December 29, 2020
Marriage*She married Donald Ray "Donnie" Ober, son of Harry Kenneth Ober and Myrtle Marie Hodges, on March 15, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,6 

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  3. [S1164] Geneva Conner Bell White, "In Memory of the Family of Jacob Valentine Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill Conner."
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the J. Lewis King obituary in the Mar 7, 2001 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gary Lee King obituary in the Mar 21, 2012 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Faye King obituary in the Jun 2, 2021 edition.

Mary Frances Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. December 27, 1932, d. April 3, 2022
FatherOliver Noel "Ollie" Conner1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10 b. October 14, 1899, d. April 26, 1996
MotherMary Hazel Boone1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10 b. October 22, 1910, d. March 2, 2006
     Mary Frances Conner Mary Frances Conner Williams, 89, passed away on April 3, 2022 at her home in Pulaski, Virginia after a short hospitalization. She was surrounded by her family. Beneath a clear blue sky the many-varied daffodils planted and tendered by her hands were in their full splendor. Mary Frances was born on December 27, 1932 and grew up on her parents’ small dairy farm in Copper Hill, Virginia. She helped milk the cows, by hand in those days, and relieved the boredom by simultaneously reading or working on her schoolwork. Her industriousness paid off and she graduated valedictorian of Check High School Class of 1949. She worked a number of jobs throughout her life but is probably best remembered as part owner of Pharmacy Associates, Inc. which operated hometown pharmacies Pulaski Drugs and Dublin Pharmacy (among others) for many years before being dissolved in 1996. After she retired she channeled her energies and flair for the meticulous into genealogy and compiled a near-exhaustive history of her maternal (Boone) and paternal (Conner) lineages. Her work often took her into dusty courtroom basements and overgrown disused cemeteries but she loved every second of it. She eventually published her work and was always more than happy to share her research with other genealogists as well as local historical societies. In her mid-70’s she again served her community by volunteering a few days a week at the Wilderness Road Regional Museum in Newbern, Virginia. Mary Frances wore many hats throughout her life – daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin, aunt; not to mention Voracious Reader (she was particularly enamored with the novels of T.R. Pearson who lunched with her once and later became an email buddy), Kitchen Whiz (many a recipe was better for having been tweaked by her), Crossword Puzzle Enthusiast (she could have done them in ink but why show off), British Murder Mystery Aficionado (Inspector Morse Midsomer Murders being a couple of favorites), Destroyer of Weeds (the fruitfulness of her daffodils, irises, lilies, hyacinths, and peonies will attest to this) and Expert on All Matters Genealogical (she could and WOULD elaborate the difference between a second cousin and a second cousin once removed). She was preceded in death by her parents Oliver Noel Conner and Mary Hazel Boone Conner, whom she helped care for when they each faced daunting health issues, as well as her husband of 54 years, Fred Lee Williams, whom she also cared for during the last year of his life. Also preceding her were her beloved cats Tigger, Roo, Winnie, and Christopher Robin. She is survived by her daughter Mary Leigh Williams (Dublin VA), son Mark Steven Williams and his wife Martha Jane Frye Williams (Pulaski VA), granddaughter Michelle Leigh Williams Radtke, Michelle’s husband Jacob Andrew (Jake) Radtke, great-grandsons Henry Williams Radtke and Ezra Lee Radtke (Wilmington NC), brother Noel Boone Conner (Powhatan VA), and sister Virginia Carol Conner Whittaker (Peterstown WV). The family wishes to thank the many wonderful caregivers at LewisGale Pulaski, the offices of Dr. Paul D’Amico and Dr. Owen Roberts, Intrepid Hospice, and all the nurses at the Infusion Center whose sunny dispositions and capable caring hands made for the best medicine of all.8 She I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the incredible generosity of my dear friend and cousin, the late Mary Frances Conner Williams of Pulaski, Virginia. Without her crucial early help and guidance, a project of the size and complexity would have been impossible. I miss you Mary but your work will live on in these pages. I will never forget all the countless hours we spent working together on our Conner genealogy. I am so glad we we able to see each other in person the past few years. My visits back to Virginia will never be the same without a visit to Pulaski. You were a mentor and an inspiration. With love, Scott Schaffer.11 She Mary has a shared headstone with her husband in Wilson Cemetery, however she is not buried there.11 She was born on December 27, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,7,8 She married Fred Lee Williams, son of Joseph William Williams and Mattie Virginia Stump, on November 21, 1953 at Wythe Co., Virginia.1,4,5,7,8 As of November 21, 1953,her married name was Williams. Mary Frances Conner died on April 3, 2022 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 89.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 181, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Fred Lee Williams b. May 16, 1928, d. November 24, 2007
Marriage*Mary Frances Conner married Fred Lee Williams, son of Joseph William Williams and Mattie Virginia Stump, on November 21, 1953 at Wythe Co., Virginia.1,4,5,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oliver Noel Conner obituary in the Apr 27, 1996 edition.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Hazel Boone Conner obituary in the Mar 4, 2006 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred Lee Williams obituary in the Nov 26, 2007 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S11241] Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., online www.stevensfuneralhomepulaski.com, From the Mary Frances Conner Williams obituary.
  9. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Noel Boone Conner obituary.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Carol Conner Whittaker obituary in the Jun 21, 2022 edition.
  11. [S316] "Personal knowledge of author Scott A. Schaffer,."
  12. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.

Gary Lee King1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 15, 1959, d. March 19, 2012
FatherJames Lewis King2,1,8,5,6 b. January 30, 1936, d. March 4, 2001
MotherMarjorie Faye Poff2,1,8,6 b. October 1, 1938, d. June 1, 2021
     Gary Lee King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 He was born on June 15, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,1,9,7 He married Elizabeth Marie Conner on September 3, 1976 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.2,4,9 Gary Lee King and Elizabeth Marie Conner were divorced on May 13, 1987 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10 Gary Lee King married Carol Lynette Kenley on May 16, 1987 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,9,5 Gary Lee King died on March 19, 2012 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 52.5,7 He Gary Lee King, 52, of Check, passed away at his home Monday, March 19, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, J. Lewis King, a sister, Louise (Weesie) King Ober, and a special cousin, Charlie Moran. He is survived by his wife, Carol Kenley King; his children, Ann King, Amanda King Allen, and Junelle King Simpkins; his mother, Faye Poff King; a sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Bobby Woods; four grandchildren, Jacob Turner, Anthony and Michael Allen, and Hunter Simpkins; a special aunt and uncle, Rosalie and Steve Moran; nieces, Stayce Eller, Connie Woods, and Cathy Goodwin; a nephew, Robert Lee Woods Jr; lifelong friends, Wilfred Stuart, Bennie and Rushie Conner; numerous other extended family and friends. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2012. A Celebration of Life will be at the King Residence, 778 Lick Ridge Rd. in Check, VA. at 2 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2012. The Rev. Roy Turpin will officiate. In lieu of flowers, as a living memorial to Gary, friends may bring roses to be planted at his home for the memorial on Friday. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on March 21, 2012.5

Family 1

Elizabeth Marie Conner
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Marie Conner on September 3, 1976 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.2,4,9 
Divorce* Gary Lee King and Elizabeth Marie Conner were divorced on May 13, 1987 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10 
Children

Family 2

Carol Lynette Kenley
Marriage*Gary Lee King married Carol Lynette Kenley on May 16, 1987 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,9,5 
Child
  • Junelle Louise King2,9,11,5

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  3. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Reference # 01-75.
  4. [S123] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 22.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gary Lee King obituary in the Mar 21, 2012 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Faye King obituary in the Jun 2, 2021 edition.
  7. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the J. Lewis King obituary in the Mar 7, 2001 edition.
  9. [S1164] Geneva Conner Bell White, "In Memory of the Family of Jacob Valentine Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill Conner."
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Junelle Louise King birth announcement in the Sep 28, 1989 edition.

Donald Ray "Donnie" Ober1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 14, 1954, d. December 29, 2020
FatherHarry Kenneth Ober1,4,7,8 b. December 26, 1919, d. May 29, 1990
MotherMyrtle Marie Hodges1,4,5,7 b. May 13, 1923, d. July 23, 2001
     Donald Ray "Donnie" Ober was born on January 14, 1954 at Alexandria, Virginia.1,3 He married Gladys Louise King, daughter of James Lewis King and Marjorie Faye Poff, on March 15, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,2,10 Donald Ray "Donnie" Ober married Linda Sue Clemons on April 27, 1979 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 Donald Ray "Donnie" Ober and Linda Sue Clemons were divorced on March 26, 2002 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11 Donald Ray "Donnie" Ober married Linda Diane Bogard on February 14, 2005 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Donald Ray "Donnie" Ober died on December 29, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.6 He Donald Ray Ober, 66, of Roanoke, Va. passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. After graduating from Floyd County High school he joined the army. He then retired from Roanoke City Public Schools with over 40+ years. He was a member of the Mountain Thunder, Bent Mtn. Chapter ABATE of VA. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Diane and brother, Ken. Donnie is survived by his brother, Bill Ober (Libby); sister, Ruth Fornes; stepdaughters, Janice Blackwell (Charles), Angie Roche, Lisa Casazza; stepson, Jeremy Bogard (Farrah); 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three nieces, three nephews, and many wonderful friends. The family would like to thank the staff working in the SICU at the VA Medical Center for the excellent care he received. on January 1, 2021.6

Family 1

Gladys Louise King b. June 20, 1956, d. September 23, 1977
Marriage*He married Gladys Louise King, daughter of James Lewis King and Marjorie Faye Poff, on March 15, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,2,10 

Family 2

Linda Sue Clemons b. November 27, 1957, d. December 17, 2006
Marriage*Donald Ray "Donnie" Ober married Linda Sue Clemons on April 27, 1979 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Donald Ray "Donnie" Ober and Linda Sue Clemons were divorced on March 26, 2002 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11 

Family 3

Linda Diane Bogard b. circa 1947, d. December 9, 2010
Marriage*Donald Ray "Donnie" Ober married Linda Diane Bogard on February 14, 2005 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1164] Geneva Conner Bell White, "In Memory of the Family of Jacob Valentine Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill Conner."
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie Ober Bell obituary in the Jul 25, 2001 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald Ray Ober obituary in the Jan 1, 2021 edition.
  7. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Ruth Ann Ober Fornes obituary.
  8. [S8058] Evening Sun, The, From the Harry Kenneth obituary in the May 30, 1990 edition.
  9. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Elena H. "Elonie" Manning1

F, b. September, 1889, d. June 14, 1927
FatherWilliam Pleasant Manning2,3,4,1,5 b. August 13, 1849, d. May, 1906
MotherPriscilla Ann Conner2,3,4,1,5 b. August 3, 1854, d. June 19, 1931
     Elena H. "Elonie" Manning was buried at Thrash Family Cemetery, on John Thrash land grant property, Thrash’s Mountain, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 She was born in September, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia. As of June 3, 1908,her married name was Hall.5 She married Cassell Ruddis "Bud" "Castle" Hall, son of Robert Woods Hall and Emily "Emma" Conner, on June 3, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5 Elena H. "Elonie" Manning died on June 14, 1927 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 37.4,1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 332, District 61, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 50, District 6, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 19, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Family

Cassell Ruddis "Bud" "Castle" Hall b. July 26, 1889, d. March 25, 1975
Marriage*Elena H. "Elonie" Manning married Cassell Ruddis "Bud" "Castle" Hall, son of Robert Woods Hall and Emily "Emma" Conner, on June 3, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1693] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 13, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 16, 1925 - Jan 31, 1933.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Cassell Ruddis "Bud" "Castle" Hall1,2,3,4

M, b. July 26, 1889, d. March 25, 1975
FatherRobert Woods Hall1,5,6,7 b. January, 1856, d. January 6, 1935
MotherEmily "Emma" Conner1,5,6 b. February 7, 1856, d. March 17, 1930
     Cassell Ruddis "Bud" "Castle" Hall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,2 His Social Security Number was 719-16-8099.9 He was born on July 26, 1889 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Jul 25, 1891 and his WWII draft card has Jul 25, 1887.9,8,2,6,3,4 He married Elena H. "Elonie" Manning, daughter of William Pleasant Manning and Priscilla Ann Conner, on June 3, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,5 Cassell Ruddis "Bud" "Castle" Hall married Alpha Jane Doyle, daughter of Paris Wade Doyle and Chloie Green "Cora" DeWeese, on April 23, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5 Cassell Ruddis "Bud" "Castle" Hall died on March 25, 1975 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 333, District 61, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 50, District 6, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 19, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 13, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 164, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 7, District 10-4, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1910Farm laborer10
1930Farm laborer12
1940Farmer13

Family 1

Elena H. "Elonie" Manning b. September, 1889, d. June 14, 1927
Marriage*Cassell Ruddis "Bud" "Castle" Hall married Elena H. "Elonie" Manning, daughter of William Pleasant Manning and Priscilla Ann Conner, on June 3, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,5 
Children

Family 2

Alpha Jane Doyle b. July 24, 1906, d. August 9, 1971
Marriage*Cassell Ruddis "Bud" "Castle" Hall married Alpha Jane Doyle, daughter of Paris Wade Doyle and Chloie Green "Cora" DeWeese, on April 23, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Woods Hall obituary in the Jan 7, 1936 edition.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Robert Bryant Anderson Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 17, 1899, d. August 10, 1963
     Robert Bryant Anderson Sr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.4,8 His Social Security Number was 223-24-0747.9 He was born on September 17, 1899 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,8,10,9 He married Lula Eva Conner, daughter of Lemuel Dillen Conner and Arlene Susan Viola "Susie" Thomas, on September 30, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,8,6 Robert Bryant Anderson Sr. died on August 10, 1963 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 63.4,8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 101, District 81-10, Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 60, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Farmer11
1950Farmer12

Family

Lula Eva Conner b. March 29, 1908, d. February 20, 1996
Marriage*Robert Bryant Anderson Sr. married Lula Eva Conner, daughter of Lemuel Dillen Conner and Arlene Susan Viola "Susie" Thomas, on September 30, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,8,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lula E. Conner Anderson obituary in the Feb 21, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Mason Anderson obituary in the Jul 25, 2008 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Bryant Anderson, Jr. obituary in the Aug 19, 2012 edition.
  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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fearnley-Sears wedding announcement in the Dec 25, 1994 edition.
  15. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Bertha Elizabeth "Bertie" Conner1

F, b. July 26, 1877, d. August 31, 1945
FatherJohn Quincy Allen Conner2,3,4 b. August 30, 1857, d. December 20, 1935
MotherSarah Ann Alberta "Sallie" Ferris2,3,4 b. April 15, 1862, d. February 13, 1936
     Bertha Elizabeth "Bertie" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4,6 She was born on July 26, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4,6 She married John Castle/Cassell Rierson, son of James William Rierson and Matilda Elizabeth Simpson, on November 25, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 As of November 25, 1897,her married name was Rierson. Bertha Elizabeth "Bertie" Conner died on August 31, 1945 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.5,4,6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 365, District 30, 30th Enumeration District, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as Tabitha E.3
1900Dwelling 71, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 152, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 56, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 24, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 6, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Farm manager11

Family

John Castle/Cassell Rierson b. November 24, 1872, d. July 14, 1937
Marriage*Bertha Elizabeth "Bertie" Conner married John Castle/Cassell Rierson, son of James William Rierson and Matilda Elizabeth Simpson, on November 25, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby M. Gray obituary in the Jul 18, 2014 edition.

John Mason Anderson1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. April 22, 1946, d. July 23, 2008
FatherRobert Bryant Anderson Sr.9,1,2,10,11 b. September 17, 1899, d. August 10, 1963
MotherLula Eva Conner9,1,2,10,11 b. March 29, 1908, d. February 20, 1996
     John Mason Anderson was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,12 His Social Security Number was 227-60-7856.13 He was born on April 22, 1946 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Apr 16, 1946.2,3,5,12,7,13 He married Sherry Jane Vest, daughter of Edgar Lee Vest and Minnie Elnora "Nora" Clem, on September 6, 1966 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,5,6 John Mason Anderson and Sherry Jane Vest were divorced on November 1, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 John Mason Anderson married Carolyn Marie "Carol" Goodwin on May 28, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 John Mason Anderson died on July 23, 2008 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 62.2,12,8,13 He Anderson, John Mason, April 16, 1946 - July 23, 2008. He was sweetness and sunshine, this youngest child of the late Robert Bryant and Lula Conner Anderson. He was loving kindness and caring and Dad to Angela, Allen, and Adam Anderson and Granddad to Jarred. Neither dark days, nor harsh people, nor hard work, nor even the war in Vietnam where he was a wounded teenage paratrooper who won a Purple Heart could take away his smile and cheerful disposition. He was helpful and good and generous to old people and little children and animals and anyone in need. He was best friend and husband and sweetheart to Carol Goodwin Anderson, and she stood by him faithfully and laughed with him in the good times and cared for him tenderly through the bad times. He treasured Carol's grown children, Cynthia Marie Dixon, Debbra Lyn Haven, and Timothy Blankenship. He was the best Uncle Johnny to Cindy Ross; Paula, Sandra, Sonny, and Susan Smallwood; Vicki Pris Sears, Edie Sears, Brandy Anderson, and Andee Sears and remembered how to have fun and played board games and war games and Cowboys and Indians with them. He was little brother to Rebecca Sears, Robert Anderson, Lou Lowder, and Vicky Ellett, whose mother said to her, "Take care of your little brother," because she was the oldest child. And Vicky did take care of her baby brother from the cool April morning when he was born in Shawsville to the hot July evening when he died in Bedford County. Cancer took Johnny's life, but it could not touch his sweetness nor dim his sunshine. Our world is sweeter and brighter because he passed through it. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. on July 25, 2008.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 60, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Family 1

Sherry Jane Vest b. October 21, 1950, d. November 8, 1994
Marriage*John Mason Anderson married Sherry Jane Vest, daughter of Edgar Lee Vest and Minnie Elnora "Nora" Clem, on September 6, 1966 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,5,6 
Divorce* John Mason Anderson and Sherry Jane Vest were divorced on November 1, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Children
  • Adam R. Anderson14,2
  • Angela Denise "Angie" Anderson14,1,2
  • Allen Christopher Anderson14,1,2

Family 2

Carolyn Marie "Carol" Goodwin b. July 26, 1946, d. October 28, 2013
Marriage*John Mason Anderson married Carolyn Marie "Carol" Goodwin on May 28, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Mason Anderson obituary in the Jul 25, 2008 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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lula E. Conner Anderson obituary in the Feb 21, 1996 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Bryant Anderson, Jr. obituary in the Aug 19, 2012 edition.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Clem Vest obituary in the Aug 19, 2000 edition.

Sherry Jane Vest1,2,3,4

F, b. October 21, 1950, d. November 8, 1994
FatherEdgar Lee Vest5,1,6,2,7 b. March 29, 1927, d. November 23, 2014
MotherMinnie Elnora "Nora" Clem5,1,6,2,7 b. November 3, 1929, d. August 14, 2000
     Her Social Security Number was 228-70-6325.4 Sherry Jane Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,8,7 She was born on October 21, 1950 at Athens, Limestone Co., Alabama.1,9,4,8,7,10 She married John Mason Anderson, son of Robert Bryant Anderson Sr. and Lula Eva Conner, on September 6, 1966 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,9,3 As of September 6, 1966,her married name was Anderson.9 Sherry Jane Vest and John Mason Anderson were divorced on November 1, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 Sherry Jane Vest died on November 8, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 44.7,2,8 She Sherry Vest Anderson, 44, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 8, 1994, after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. She loved and trusted in the Lord and lived life to the fullest and also loved all types of music and was a member of the Songwriters Association of Southwest Virginia. Surviving family includes her father, Edgar Lee Vest, Dublin; her mother, Minnie Clem Vest, Roanoke; a daughter, Angela D. Anderson, Radford; sons, Allen C. Anderson, Roanoke, Adam R. Anderson, Salem; a grandson, Jared Dooley; brothers and sisters, Edgar Lee Vest Jr., Radford, Johnny R. Vest and wife, Karen, Salem, Debbie V. Robinson and husband, Tim, Chattanooga, Tenn., Kenneth W. Vest, Roanoke; stepmother, Nina M. Vest, Dublin; a niece; two nephews. The family would like to express special thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice. Burial will follow in the Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 10, 1994.2

Family

John Mason Anderson b. April 22, 1946, d. July 23, 2008
Marriage*She married John Mason Anderson, son of Robert Bryant Anderson Sr. and Lula Eva Conner, on September 6, 1966 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,9,3 
Divorce* Sherry Jane Vest and John Mason Anderson were divorced on November 1, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 
Children
  • Adam R. Anderson5,11,2
  • Angela Denise "Angie" Anderson5,1,11,2
  • Allen Christopher Anderson5,1,11,2

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherry Vest Anderson obituary in the Nov 10, 1994 edition.
  3. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Clem Vest obituary in the Aug 19, 2000 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edgar Lee Vest, Jr. obituary in the Jan 2, 2022 edition.
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Mason Anderson obituary in the Jul 25, 2008 edition.

Minnie Elnora "Nora" Clem1,2,3

F, b. November 3, 1929, d. August 14, 2000
     Her Social Security Number was 416-38-5261.4 Minnie Elnora "Nora" Clem was buried at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens, Rogersville, Lauderdale Co., Alabama.5 She was born on November 3, 1929 at Alabama.4,2,3 As of February 19, 1946,her married name was Vest.3 She married Edgar Lee Vest, son of James Noah Vest and Lottie Ellen Light, on February 19, 1946 at Athens, Limestone Co., Alabama.3 Minnie Elnora "Nora" Clem and Edgar Lee Vest were divorced on August 28, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Minnie Elnora "Nora" Clem died on August 14, 2000 at Alabama at age 70.5,4 She VEST, Minnie C., ("Nora"), our precious loved one of Rogersville, Ala., and formerly of Salem, Va., joined our Lord on Monday, August 14, 2000. Her long time of suffering is over but ours has just begun because she will be so sadly missed. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry J. Anderson of Salem. Nora is survived by son, Edgar Vest, Jr., of Elgin, Alabama, Kenny Vest and Johnny Vest and daughter-in-law, Karen Vest, all of Salem; devoted daughter, Debbie Vest-Robtison and son-in-law, Tim Robtison of Elgin, Alabama; loving sisters, Mabel Pullum, and Bessie McClung; her grandchildren, Angie, Allen, and Adam Anderson, Scott and Sandy Vest, Jason Vest; and one great-grandson, Jarred Dooley; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. Her funeral was Wednesday, August 16, 2000, at Twin Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens in Rogersville, Ala. Brother Wade Pullum of Florence, Ala., conducted the service. Precious Mother... God took the sunshine from the skies; And made the lovelight in your eyes; From honeyed flowers, He took the dew; And made your tears unselfish true; Upon a rock, your faith He built; With angel prayers, your breath He filled; And with His love made yours divine; But best of all He made you mine! On August 19, 2000.5

Family

Edgar Lee Vest b. March 29, 1927, d. November 23, 2014
Marriage*She married Edgar Lee Vest, son of James Noah Vest and Lottie Ellen Light, on February 19, 1946 at Athens, Limestone Co., Alabama.3 
Divorce* Minnie Elnora "Nora" Clem and Edgar Lee Vest were divorced on August 28, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Clem Vest obituary in the Aug 16, 2000 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Clem Vest obituary in the Aug 19, 2000 edition.
  6. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edgar Lee Vest, Jr. obituary in the Jan 2, 2022 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherry Vest Anderson obituary in the Nov 10, 1994 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Nina Rivers Smith1,2,3

F, b. August 13, 1919, d. February 21, 2002
     Nina Rivers Smith was buried at Peterstown Cemetery, Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1 Her married name was Mays.2 She married Unknown Mays.2 Nina Rivers Smith was born on August 13, 1919 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,3 As of October 18, 1974,her married name was Vest.3 She married Edgar Lee Vest, son of James Noah Vest and Lottie Ellen Light, on October 18, 1974 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Nina Rivers Smith died on February 21, 2002 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 82.1 She DUBLIN, Va. - Nina R. Mays Vest, 82, of Dublin, formerly of Peterstown, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002 at Carilion New River Medical Center, Dublin. Born Aug. 13, 1919, in Peterstown, she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Lelia E. Hopeman Smith. Mrs. Vest was a retired 24-year employee of the Radford Arsenal and was of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Marvin G. 'Buddy' Mays in 1972; two sisters, Vella Gross and Trilby Turner; and one brother, Opie Smith. Survivors include her husband, Edgar Vest of Dublin; one son, Wayne 'Bo' Mays of Rich Creek, Va; one daughter, Meralyn Meadows and husband, J.R. of Greensboro, N.C; three stepsons, Johnny Vest of Roanoke, Va., Edgar Vest Jr. of Alabama and Kenny Vest of Christiansburg, Va; one stepdaughter, Deborah Vest of Alabama; one brother, Milby Smith of Yulee, Fla; four grandchildren; six nieces and two nephews; also a special friend, Annette Place. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown with the Rev. Clayton Sweet officiating. Burial will follow in the Peterstown Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. today.
on February 22, 2002.1

Family 1

Unknown Mays
Marriage*She married Unknown Mays.2 

Family 2

Edgar Lee Vest b. March 29, 1927, d. November 23, 2014
Marriage*Nina Rivers Smith married Edgar Lee Vest, son of James Noah Vest and Lottie Ellen Light, on October 18, 1974 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nina R. Mays Vest obituary in the Feb 22, 2002 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.