Susan Bernell "Susie" Link1,2,3,4

F, b. July 27, 1928, d. June 30, 2006
FatherTheodore Roosevelt "Ted" Link5,6,1,7,8,9,4 b. April 20, 1904, d. December 9, 1978
MotherIda Ellen Conner5,6,1,7,4 b. December 18, 1905, d. December 7, 1964
     Susan Bernell "Susie" Link was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,3 Her Social Security Number was 231-30-9021.4 She was born on July 27, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.11,1,10,3,4 She married Wilmer Leonard "Dude" Poff, son of Noah Flemon Poff and Carrie Etta McNeil, on June 12, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.12,1,7,10,13,3,14 As of June 12, 1947,her married name was Poff. Susan Bernell "Susie" Link died on June 30, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.10,14,3,4,15 She Susie Link Poff, 77, of Check, passed away Friday, June 30 2006. Mrs. Poff was born July 27, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer L. "Dude" Poff. Surviving are four sons and three daughters-in-law, Leonard and Peggy Poff, of Salem, Earl and Gail Poff, of Check, Dale and Reva Poff, of Pilot, Mike Poff and fiancé, Amy Conner, of Check; one daughter, Helen Poff, and her husband, David Barker, of Christiansburg; ten grandchildren, Eric, and wife, Jennifer Childress, Noah Poff, Chasity, and husband, Lee Brown, Ronnie Williams, Maranda Poff, Zach Poff, Evan Poff, Alex Poff, Daniel Poff, and Trey Walker; six greatgrandchildren, Seth Kemp, Logan Brown, Taylor Williams, Mason Childress, Cymberly Cressell, and Casey Cressell; two sisters, Beulah Lutz and Lucille Linkous; one brother-in-law, Edgar Linkous; two sisters-in-law, Pauline Poff and Margorie Nichols. Interment will follow at Huffville Cemetery. on July 1, 2006.10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 78, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1947Machine operator1

Family

Wilmer Leonard "Dude" Poff b. April 16, 1922, d. October 29, 1991
Marriage*Susan Bernell "Susie" Link married Wilmer Leonard "Dude" Poff, son of Noah Flemon Poff and Carrie Etta McNeil, on June 12, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.12,1,7,10,13,3,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ida Conner Link.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Ted Roosevelt Link.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Theodore Roosevelt Link obituary in the Dec 10, 1978 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Susie Link Poff obituary in the Jul 1, 2006 edition.
  11. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilmer L. Poff obituary in the Oct 30, 1991 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S879] VA Montgomery Co., Register 10, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  17. [S891] VA Montgomery Co., Register 5, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  18. [S937] VA Montgomery Co., Register 11, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  19. [S713] Teresa Davis, "Conner-Link Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 1922.

Sarah Jane Huffman1,2

F, b. April 19, 1914, d. March 17, 2002
     Sarah Jane Huffman was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 224-36-7260.3 She was born on April 19, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,2 She married Bernie Lee Saunders on September 16, 1933 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4,1 As of September 16, 1933,her married name was Saunders.4 As of July 30, 1966,her married name was Elmore.5 Sarah Jane Huffman married Bernie Elmer Elmore, son of James Robert Elmore and Mattie Pearl Elmore, on July 30, 1966 at Craig Co., Virginia.6,1,5 Sarah Jane Huffman died on March 17, 2002 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 87.3,1,7 She ELMORE, Sarah Jane Huffman, 87, of New Castle , passed away Sunday, March 17, 2002. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Bernie Lee Saunders and Bernie Elmer Elmore. Sarah Jane is survived by several nieces, and nephews; sisters-in-law, Delcie Huffman and Ester Elmore; also a host of friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday March 19, 2002 at the Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Ernie Johnson and Jim Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. on March 18, 2002.1

Family 1

Bernie Lee Saunders b. May 24, 1905, d. April 21, 1964
Marriage*She married Bernie Lee Saunders on September 16, 1933 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4,1 

Family 2

Bernie Elmer Elmore b. March 26, 1917, d. November 7, 1997
Marriage*Sarah Jane Huffman married Bernie Elmer Elmore, son of James Robert Elmore and Mattie Pearl Elmore, on July 30, 1966 at Craig Co., Virginia.6,1,5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sarah Jane Huffman Elmore obituary in the Mar 18, 2002 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  5. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bernie Elmer Elmore obituary in the Nov 9, 1997 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Bernie Lee Saunders1,2

M, b. May 24, 1905, d. April 21, 1964
     Bernie Lee Saunders was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on May 24, 1905 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 He married Sarah Jane Huffman on September 16, 1933 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3,2 Bernie Lee Saunders died on April 21, 1964 at age 58.1

Family

Sarah Jane Huffman b. April 19, 1914, d. March 17, 2002
Marriage*He married Sarah Jane Huffman on September 16, 1933 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3,2 

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sarah Jane Huffman Elmore obituary in the Mar 18, 2002 edition.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Celestia Carper1,2,3

F, b. September 24, 1900, d. June 12, 1963
     Celestia Carper was buried at Carper Cemetery, Rt. 311, near Glider Port, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on September 24, 1900 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 She married William Marion Echols Jr., son of William Marion Echols and Sallie Elizabeth Craft, on November 4, 1933 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,2 As of November 4, 1933,her married name was Echols. Celestia Carper died on June 12, 1963 at age 62.1

Family

William Marion Echols Jr. b. September 5, 1908, d. January 23, 1978
Marriage*She married William Marion Echols Jr., son of William Marion Echols and Sallie Elizabeth Craft, on November 4, 1933 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,2 

Citations

  1. [S260] Charles W. & Ruth G. Hale, Carper Cemetery, Glider Port, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Gladys Olean "Olean" Link1,2

F, b. January 1, 1931, d. August 28, 2003
FatherTheodore Roosevelt "Ted" Link3,4,1,5,6,7 b. April 20, 1904, d. December 9, 1978
MotherIda Ellen Conner3,4,1,5 b. December 18, 1905, d. December 7, 1964
     Her Social Security Number was 230-34-0718.8 Gladys Olean "Olean" Link was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,9,10 She was born on January 1, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,8,10,1,5,2 She married William Brethard "Junior" Vest Jr., son of William Brethard Vest Sr. and Susan Ann "Susie" Collins, on August 6, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 As of August 6, 1949,her married name was Vest. Gladys Olean "Olean" Link died on August 28, 2003 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.4,8,10,11 She VEST, Olean Link, 72, Pilot, Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 28, 2003, at Riner, Va. She was a special church worker and neighbor of Pilot, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Breathard Vest, Jr; parents, Ted and Ida Link; brother, Clinton Link; and sister, Lois Adkins; brothers-in-law, Howard Lutz, Wilmer Poff, Raymond King, Otha Dean Vest, and Clinton Vest. Survived by three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Beulah Lutz, Susie Poff, Lucell and Edgar Linkous Jr., Eddie Adkins; six brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Wilford and Erma J. Vest, Alvin and May Vest, Warren and Blondine Vest, Catherine Vest, Dolly Vest, Evelyn King; many special nieces, nephews and friends. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. We would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and caregivers. on August 30, 2003.4

Family

William Brethard "Junior" Vest Jr. b. August 9, 1929, d. September 2, 1995
Marriage*She married William Brethard "Junior" Vest Jr., son of William Brethard Vest Sr. and Susan Ann "Susie" Collins, on August 6, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ida Conner Link.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Olean Link Vest obituary in the Aug 30, 2003 edition.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Ted Roosevelt Link.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Theodore Roosevelt Link obituary in the Dec 10, 1978 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  10. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Philip Simeon Lawson1,2,3

M, b. June 4, 1912, d. April 14, 1986
     Philip Simeon Lawson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 226-01-1136.1 He was born on June 4, 1912 at West Virginia.1,2,3 He married Thelma Barnett Poff, daughter of William Bernice Poff and Sarah Elizabeth Barnett, on August 5, 1934 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,3 Philip Simeon Lawson died on April 14, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.4,3

Occupation

1934Steam fitter2

Family

Thelma Barnett Poff b. September 29, 1914, d. March 17, 2005
Marriage*Philip Simeon Lawson married Thelma Barnett Poff, daughter of William Bernice Poff and Sarah Elizabeth Barnett, on August 5, 1934 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Barnett Poff Lawson Metzler obituary in the Mar 18, 2005 edition.
  5. [S1946] Bettye Metzler, "William Bernice Poff Family Tree Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 24, 2009, Jan 14 & 31, and Mar 4, 2010.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawson-Parker wedding announcement in the Aug 23, 2009 edition.

Andrew Lawrence Miller1,2,3

M, b. December 4, 1908, d. November 1, 1964
     Andrew Lawrence Miller was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 He was born on December 4, 1908 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Altha Estelle Elmore, daughter of Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore and Mary Amanda "Mollie" Elmore, on June 9, 1934 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4,3 Andrew Lawrence Miller died on November 1, 1964 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 55.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 83, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Craig county special warden5

Family

Altha Estelle Elmore b. September 10, 1909, d. May 16, 1997
Marriage*Andrew Lawrence Miller married Altha Estelle Elmore, daughter of Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore and Mary Amanda "Mollie" Elmore, on June 9, 1934 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4,3 

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Altha Elmore Miller Price obituary in the May 17, 1997 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Paul Brown Matthews1

M, b. September 28, 1911, d. March 9, 2004
FatherCharles Watson Matthews b. September 27, 1881, d. August 26, 1954
MotherBettie Mason Caldwell b. July 28, 1876, d. July 12, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 230-03-2326.2 Paul Brown Matthews was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 He was born on September 28, 1911 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 He married Mary Gladys Hypes, daughter of Howard Harman Hypes and Rosa Katherine "Kate" Duncan, on October 13, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Paul Brown Matthews died on March 9, 2004 at Virginia at age 92.2,1 He Paul Brown Matthews, 92, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2004. He was retired as the County Executive Officer for Roanoke County. During World War II, he served in the U. S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Martha Harris Matthews; daughter, Betty Katherine Moore and her husband, Cdr. N.E. Moore, USN Ret; two granddaughters, Terry Carder and Cindy Wark; four great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2004 from Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. William S. Schuermann will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Masonic rites will be conducted by Taylor Lodge #23 AF&AM. Memorials may be made to the Virginia Masonic Home, 4101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Va. 23223-4926. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237 on March 12, 2004.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 21, District 81-18, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1940County draftsman4

Family

Mary Gladys Hypes b. circa June, 1917, d. October 8, 2001
Marriage*Paul Brown Matthews married Mary Gladys Hypes, daughter of Howard Harman Hypes and Rosa Katherine "Kate" Duncan, on October 13, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Child
  • Betty Katherine Matthews5,1,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Brown Matthews obituary in the Mar 12, 2004 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Hypes Lemon obituary in the Oct 10, 2001 edition.

Charles Watson Matthews1,2

M, b. September 27, 1881, d. August 26, 1954
     Charles Watson Matthews was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on September 27, 1881 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Bettie Mason Caldwell on December 27, 1906 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3,1 Charles Watson Matthews died on August 26, 1954 at age 72.1

Family

Bettie Mason Caldwell b. July 28, 1876, d. July 12, 1966
Marriage*He married Bettie Mason Caldwell on December 27, 1906 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S379] Ruth G. Hale, Ross Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.

Bettie Mason Caldwell1

F, b. July 28, 1876, d. July 12, 1966
     Bettie Mason Caldwell was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on July 28, 1876 at Giles Co., Virginia.1 She married Charles Watson Matthews on December 27, 1906 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 As of December 27, 1906,her married name was Matthews. Bettie Mason Caldwell died on July 12, 1966 at age 89.1

Family

Charles Watson Matthews b. September 27, 1881, d. August 26, 1954
Marriage*She married Charles Watson Matthews on December 27, 1906 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S379] Ruth G. Hale, Ross Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.

Jesse D. Parker1

M, b. July 6, 1912, d. July 1, 1944
     Jesse D. Parker was buried at Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.2 He was born on July 6, 1912 at Vesta, Patrick Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Mildred Pauline Drummond, daughter of George William Drummond and Etta May Craft, on September 26, 1935 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 Jesse D. Parker died on July 1, 1944 at age 31.2

Family

Mildred Pauline Drummond b. December 13, 1916, d. August 2, 2002
Marriage*He married Mildred Pauline Drummond, daughter of George William Drummond and Etta May Craft, on September 26, 1935 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S4455] Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Washington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald E. Drummond obituary in the Apr 3, 2009 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lois Ann Link1,2,3,4

F, b. October 16, 1948, d. November 20, 2002
FatherTheodore Roosevelt "Ted" Link5,1,2,6,7,8,9,3 b. April 20, 1904, d. December 9, 1978
MotherIda Ellen Conner5,1,2,7,8,3 b. December 18, 1905, d. December 7, 1964
     Lois Ann Link was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,11 Her Social Security Number was 229-62-8552.12 She was born on October 16, 1948 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,12,11,3,4 She married Charlie Gayle Adkins on November 11, 1966 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.2,13 As of November 11, 1966,her married name was Adkins. Lois Ann Link and Charlie Gayle Adkins were divorced on April 7, 1983 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.13 Lois Ann Link married Elbert Arvil Keith, son of Lemon Arvil Keith and Bertha Gay Sowers, on May 9, 1985 at Radford, Virginia.1 As of May 9, 1985,her married name was Keith. Lois Ann Link and Elbert Arvil Keith were divorced on September 18, 1990. Lois Ann Link married Eddie Lowell Adkins on February 14, 1999 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.10 Lois Ann Link died on November 20, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.10,12,11,14 She ADKINS, Lois Link, 54, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away, November 20, 2002, at Montgomery Regional Hospital after a long battle with cancer. She was employed by Litton-Poly Scientific in Blacksburg for 24 years. She is survived by husband, Eddie Adkins, Christiansburg; two children and spouse, Teresa A. and Tony Davis, Christiansburg, Jerry Adkins, Riner; two stepchildren, Tammy Adkins, Charlotte, N.C., Terry and Shannon Adkins, Charlotte, N.C; two grandchildren, Tiffany Davis, Christiansburg, Tracy Davis, Christiansburg; two stepgrandchildren, Jaylin Adkins, Charlotte, N.C., Dalton Adkins, Charlotte, N.C; four sisters and brother-in-law, Beulah Lutz, Ferrum, Olean Vest , Pilot, Susie Poff, Copper Hill, Lucell and Junior Linkous, Riner; brother-in-law, Wayne Adkins, Christiansburg; sister-in-law, Caroll Adkins, Christiansburg. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Harry McCoy and his staff and to Montgomery Regional Hospital for the special care given to Lois during her illness. on November 21, 2002.10

Census Records

1950Dwelling 66, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Charlie Gayle Adkins
Marriage*Lois Ann Link married Charlie Gayle Adkins on November 11, 1966 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.2,13 
Divorce* Lois Ann Link and Charlie Gayle Adkins were divorced on April 7, 1983 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.13 
Children
  • Teresa Gail Adkins10,2,15
  • Jerry Wayne Adkins10,2

Family 2

Elbert Arvil Keith
Marriage*Lois Ann Link married Elbert Arvil Keith, son of Lemon Arvil Keith and Bertha Gay Sowers, on May 9, 1985 at Radford, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Lois Ann Link and Elbert Arvil Keith were divorced on September 18, 1990. 

Family 3

Eddie Lowell Adkins
Marriage*Lois Ann Link married Eddie Lowell Adkins on February 14, 1999 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.10 

Citations

  1. [S879] VA Montgomery Co., Register 10, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ida Conner Link.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Ted Roosevelt Link.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ida Conner Link obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Theodore Roosevelt Link obituary in the Dec 10, 1978 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Link Adkins obituary in the Nov 21, 2002 edition.
  11. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Martha Ann Williams1,2

F, b. February 3, 1911, d. January 2, 1987
     Martha Ann Williams was buried at Wheeling Family Cemetery, Den Hill, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 3, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Willard Pitzer Palmer, son of George William Palmer and Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner, on October 1, 1935 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 As of October 1, 1935,her married name was Palmer. Martha Ann Williams died on January 2, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 41, Enumeration District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia3

Family

Willard Pitzer Palmer b. January 18, 1909, d. May 25, 1989
Marriage*Martha Ann Williams married Willard Pitzer Palmer, son of George William Palmer and Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner, on October 1, 1935 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7109] Independent, The, From the Gerri A. Carrothers obituary in the Nov 22, 2005 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Myrtle Belle Butler1,2,3

F, b. September 27, 1880, d. November 29, 1952
     Myrtle Belle Butler was buried at Barnhardt Cemetery, 1033 Brittle Street, Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on September 27, 1880 at Botetourt Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Sep 27, 1882.1,2,3 She married Ira Lee Manning, son of William Pleasant Manning and Priscilla Ann Conner, on January 16, 1899 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 As of January 16, 1899,her married name was Manning.3 Myrtle Belle Butler died on November 29, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 48, District 126, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia4
1920Dwelling 90, District 47, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 1, District 3, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 193, District 81-4D, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 23, District 120-89, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Ira Lee Manning b. July 2, 1876, d. April 30, 1967
Marriage*Myrtle Belle Butler married Ira Lee Manning, son of William Pleasant Manning and Priscilla Ann Conner, on January 16, 1899 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S594] Mrs. Pauline Noell, Barnhardt Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Lewis Eldridge Manning1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 20, 1915, d. March 10, 1984
FatherIra Lee Manning1,6,2,3 b. July 2, 1876, d. April 30, 1967
MotherMyrtle Belle Butler1,6,2,3 b. September 27, 1880, d. November 29, 1952
     His Social Security Number was 225-10-8928.7 Lewis Eldridge Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,8 He was born on August 20, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,3,4,5,7,8 He married Ruth G. Allman, daughter of Roy Glenwood Allman Sr. and Mary DeLow/Law, on May 25, 1936 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6 Lewis Eldridge Manning died on March 10, 1984 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 68.3,5,8,9 He Lewis E. Manning, 68, a resident of the Veterans Administration Center, Hampton, died Saturday in the Veterans Administration Center. Born in Roanoke, he was a Peninsula residence since 1971. He was a retired self-employeed automobile repairman. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Barbara M. Creasy of Clemmons, N.C; and three grandchildren. on March 11, 1984.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 90, District 47, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 1, District 3, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 372, District 78-37, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1950Auto body shop foreman10

Family

Ruth G. Allman b. November 30, 1917, d. May 27, 1966
Marriage*Lewis Eldridge Manning married Ruth G. Allman, daughter of Roy Glenwood Allman Sr. and Mary DeLow/Law, on May 25, 1936 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6 
Child
  • Barbara Ann Manning11,10,9

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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S593] Daily Press, From the Lewis E. Manning obituary in the Mar 11, 1984 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ruth G. Allman1,2

F, b. November 30, 1917, d. May 27, 1966
FatherRoy Glenwood Allman Sr.1
MotherMary DeLow/Law1
     Ruth G. Allman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on November 30, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 She married Lewis Eldridge Manning, son of Ira Lee Manning and Myrtle Belle Butler, on May 25, 1936 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of May 25, 1936,her married name was Manning. Ruth G. Allman died on May 27, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 372, District 78-37, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia3

Family

Lewis Eldridge Manning b. August 20, 1915, d. March 10, 1984
Marriage*Ruth G. Allman married Lewis Eldridge Manning, son of Ira Lee Manning and Myrtle Belle Butler, on May 25, 1936 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Child
  • Barbara Ann Manning4,3

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Eleanor Ruth Clower1,2,3

F, b. September 30, 1912, d. August 18, 1996
FatherArchie Whitfield Clower1,2,4,5,6,7,8,3 b. January 2, 1885, d. October 9, 1969
MotherMartha Washington Iddings1,2,4,5,6,7,8,3 b. February 22, 1891, d. February 21, 1973
     Eleanor Ruth Clower and Isaac Raymond Conner were divorced.2 Her Social Security Number was 226-50-5890.9 Eleanor Ruth Clower was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,11,12 She was born on September 30, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,11,10,1,12,8,3 She married Isaac Raymond Conner, son of Waller Cleveland Conner and Arminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff, on September 7, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of September 7, 1932,her married name was Conner. Eleanor Ruth Clower died on August 18, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.9,11,10,12,3 She CONNER, Ruth Clower, 83, of Salem, passed away Sunday, August 18, 1996. A native of Floyd County, her life was unselfishly dedicated to raising her children and grandchildren, while also giving and caring for her church and community. Retired from Community Hospital of the Roanoke Valley, after 7 years of service, and a member of Oak Grove Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Harold R. Conner, and daughter, Eleanor G. Ginder. She is survived by her sons, Clyde E. Conner, Riner, Doug Conner, Salem, Joseph A. Conner, Salem; daughters, Ava L. Ebersole, Mechanicsburg, Penn., Esther C. Kiser, Salem, Wanda L. Minnick, Harrisburg, Penn; brother, Harless A. Clower, Pilot; sister, Mattie W. Graham, Radford; 30 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. Burial to follow in Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. on August 20, 1996.10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 42, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 123, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 3, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 7, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Family

Isaac Raymond Conner b. September 17, 1913, d. June 23, 1998
Divorce*Eleanor Ruth Clower and Isaac Raymond Conner were divorced.2 
Marriage* Eleanor Ruth Clower married Isaac Raymond Conner, son of Waller Cleveland Conner and Arminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff, on September 7, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Clower Conner obituary in the Aug 20, 1996 edition.
  11. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  12. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eleanor Conner Ginder obituary in the Dec 28, 1994 edition.
  16. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Harold R. Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  17. [S2696] Patriot-News, From the Ava Lois Ebersole obituary in the Aug 31, 2011 edition.
  18. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Doug Conner obituary.
  19. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blankenship-Conner wedding announcement in the May 26, 2002 edition.
  22. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Esther C. Kiser obituary.
  23. [S9453] Courier-News, The, From the Minnick-Conner marriage announcement in the May 20, 1972 edition.

John Edward Francis Reynolds1

M
     John Edward Francis Reynolds married Maggie Arizona Lipes.1

Family

Maggie Arizona Lipes
Marriage*John Edward Francis Reynolds married Maggie Arizona Lipes.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S769] Bonnie Hawley (granddaughter of John Floyd Reynolds), "Reynolds Genealogy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 29, 2005.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Maggie Arizona Lipes1

F
     Maggie Arizona Lipes married John Edward Francis Reynolds.1 Her married name was Reynolds.1

Family

John Edward Francis Reynolds
Marriage*Maggie Arizona Lipes married John Edward Francis Reynolds.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S769] Bonnie Hawley (granddaughter of John Floyd Reynolds), "Reynolds Genealogy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 29, 2005.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Lake Wallace1,2

F, b. May 2, 1908, d. December 28, 1982
FatherHenley Milton Wallace2 b. October 20, 1880, d. January 19, 1945
MotherOmah Della Ferrell2 b. June 16, 1881, d. April 26, 1957
     Lake Wallace was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on May 2, 1908 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Cecil Dewey Looney, son of Joseph David Looney and Dolly Rose Craft, on November 28, 1936 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Lake was married to a Mr. Woods and widowed before she married Cecil.2 As of November 28, 1936,her married name was Looney. Lake Wallace died on December 28, 1982 at age 74.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 188, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3

Family

Cecil Dewey Looney b. June 10, 1899, d. October 10, 1974
Marriage*Lake Wallace married Cecil Dewey Looney, son of Joseph David Looney and Dolly Rose Craft, on November 28, 1936 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Lake was married to a Mr. Woods and widowed before she married Cecil.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S379] Ruth G. Hale, Ross Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alva McCoy Wright obituary in the Mar 17, 2012 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joe M. Looney obituary in the Jul 13, 2022 edition.
  6. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."

Henley Milton Wallace1

M, b. October 20, 1880, d. January 19, 1945
     Henley Milton Wallace was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on October 20, 1880 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 He married Omah Della Ferrell on January 31, 1907 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 Henley Milton Wallace died on January 19, 1945 at age 64.1

Family

Omah Della Ferrell b. June 16, 1881, d. April 26, 1957
Marriage*He married Omah Della Ferrell on January 31, 1907 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1306] Steve Taylor, "Henley Milton Wallace," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 4, 2006.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.

Omah Della Ferrell1

F, b. June 16, 1881, d. April 26, 1957
     Omah Della Ferrell was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on June 16, 1881 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 She married Henley Milton Wallace on January 31, 1907 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of January 31, 1907,her married name was Wallace.1 Omah Della Ferrell died on April 26, 1957 at age 75.1

Family

Henley Milton Wallace b. October 20, 1880, d. January 19, 1945
Marriage*She married Henley Milton Wallace on January 31, 1907 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1306] Steve Taylor, "Henley Milton Wallace," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 4, 2006.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.

Marion Lillian Tripp1,2,3

F, b. September 18, 1911, d. November 8, 1974
FatherFrancis Henry "Frank" Tripp1,2 b. 1869, d. August 5, 1933
MotherLouise Mae "Lena" Craft1,2,4 b. 1874, d. August 3, 1951
     Marion Lillian Tripp was buried at Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Spickard.3 She married Unknown Spickard.3 Marion Lillian Tripp was born on September 18, 1911 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Joel Elmore Crowder, son of George Crowder and Jane Elmore, on April 11, 1937 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 As of April 11, 1937,her married name was Crowder. Marion Lillian Tripp and Joel Elmore Crowder were divorced before April 26, 1940.4 Marion Lillian Tripp died on November 8, 1974 at age 63.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 114, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 267, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4

Family 1

Unknown Spickard
Marriage*Marion Lillian Tripp married Unknown Spickard.3 

Family 2

Joel Elmore Crowder b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943
Marriage*Marion Lillian Tripp married Joel Elmore Crowder, son of George Crowder and Jane Elmore, on April 11, 1937 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Marion Lillian Tripp and Joel Elmore Crowder were divorced before April 26, 1940.4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S1256] Glenna G. Garner, Glade Creek Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth Lucille Steber1,2,3,4

F, b. August 21, 1916, d. December 23, 2010
FatherFrank Lee Stebar1,2,5,6,4,7 b. September 15, 1890, d. April 19, 1970
MotherJesse Juanita Tripp1,2,5,6,4,7 b. October 30, 1896, d. June 26, 1972
     Elizabeth Lucille Steber was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Her married name was Dooley.4 She married Damon Odell Dooley.4,7,8 Elizabeth Lucille Steber was born on August 21, 1916 at Virginia.1,4 She died on December 23, 2010 at Virginia at age 94.4 She Elizabeth Lucille Steber Dooley, 94, of Roanoke, went to be with Jesus Thursday, December 23, 2010. She was born August 21, 1916, the daughter of the late Frank Lee Steber and Juanita Tripp Steber. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Arbdella Dooley, son-in-law, Thomas E. Baldwin, sister, Bernice Hall, brothers, Melvin Steber, Herbert Steber, and Bob Steber. Surviving are three children, Barbara Baldwin, of Roanoke, Elwood Damon Dooley and wife, Andrea, of Roanoke, Donald Odell Dooley and wife, Jean, of Salem; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren ; two sisters, Louie Mae Thomas, Gail Hancock and husband, Jesse; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday at Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Michael Conn officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Send online condolences at www.lotzfuneralhome.com. on December 25, 2010.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 134, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 217, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2

Family

Damon Odell Dooley b. September 3, 1915, d. January 11, 1990
Marriage*Elizabeth Lucille Steber married Damon Odell Dooley.4,7,8 
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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Phil Steber obituary in the Aug 7, 2001 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Lucille Steber Dooley obituary in the Dec 25, 2010 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herbert Frank Steber obituary in the Jan 3, 2006 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elwood Lee Steber obituary in the Jan 9, 2003 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gail Christella Hancock obituary in the Dec 5, 2013 edition.
  8. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elwood Damon Dooley obituary in the Oct 30, 2016 edition.
  10. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Donald Odell Dooley obituary.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Elwood Lee "Bob" Steber1,2,3,4

M, b. May 19, 1919, d. January 7, 2003
FatherFrank Lee Stebar5,6,2,7,8,3,4 b. September 15, 1890, d. April 19, 1970
MotherJesse Juanita Tripp5,6,2,7,8,3,4 b. October 30, 1896, d. June 26, 1972
     Elwood Lee "Bob" Steber was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 231-03-6630.9 He was born on May 19, 1919 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,9 He married Oneda Gertrude Beckner on December 14, 1939 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,10,4 Elwood Lee "Bob" Steber married Thelma Virginia Richards on May 22, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Elwood Lee "Bob" Steber died on January 7, 2003 at Virginia at age 83.2,9 He STEBER, Elwood Lee, (Bob), 83, Retired Roanoke County Sheriffs's Department Circuit Court Chief Bailiff, of Roanoke County, swiftly passed into his heavenly home Tuesday, January 7, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Juanita Tripp Steber and Frank Lee Steber, his wife Oneda Beckner Steber, an infant daughter Gertrude Juanita "Dimples" Steber and a brother, Melvin Phil Steber. Surviving to cherish his memory and rejoice in his life are his wife, Thelma Clark Richards Steber; children and their spouses who he also loved as his own, Wanda and William "Jack" Jackson, Priscilla and Michael Agee, Sue and Danny Richards, all of Roanoke County; sisters and brother and their spouses, Elizabeth Dooley, Bernice and Ellis Hall, Louie Mae Thomas, all of Roanoke, Gail and Jesse Hancock of Roanoke County, Herbert and Margaret Steber of Salem; sister-in-law Martha Steber of Vinton; grandchildren and spouses, Angela and Mark Dean, Christine Tucker and special friend Robin Bennett, Troy Chocklett and special friend Tracey Dudley, Greg and Mary Chocklett, Ronnie and Tonya Agee, Daniel and Tammy Richards, Tony and Pam Richards and Michael Richards; great-grandchildren Kassondra and Alixandra Dean, Chance and Kaylan Dudley, Baby Chocklett, Danielle, Kaitlyn, Grant and Hayley Richards, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and co-workers. Born in New Castle, Va. on May 19, 1919, Bob was a friend to all who knew him. He began his working career as a mechanic. During WWII he served in the Air Force in Khartoum, Egypt and Cairo, Nigeria as an airplane mechanic. He used his skills after the war for many years as a business owner in Roanoke and the surrounding areas. During this time he raised his family and when needed, provided jobs for his family and friends. In 1969 he became a Deputy in the Roanoke County Sheriff's Department and advanced to the rank of Sargeant. He was appointed Chief Bailiff of the Roanoke County Circuit Court and remained in that position until his retirement. Bob loved baseball and played in the minor leagues as a left handed pitcher. He also loved to hunt and fish and drove a race car with Curtis Turner and other noted drivers. He later built race cars for others to drive at area tracts. Bob was a skilled musician and songwriter. He loved to have his family and friends around him to play music and sing. Bob was a longtime member of the Clearbrook Community, serving as fire captain for several years and repairing fire equipment. He was a longtime member of Red Hill Baptist Church and a current beloved member of the Lighthouse Brethren Church in Roanoke County. Bob was a very special person who will be remembered for his love of the Lord, family and friends. Although there is no doubt that he is with his Father in heaven, he will be greatly missed. Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2003 at Oakey's South Chapel, Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, Va. with Rev. Lester Reed and Rev. James Jordan officiating. Interment will be held at Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., Va. A Remembrance Gathering will be held after interment in the Fellowship Hall of Red Hill Baptist Church, Franklin Rd., Rt. 220 South, for all who wish to attend. Flowers will be cherished as would donations in his memory to the Lighthouse Brethren Church, C / O Lester Reed, 2427 Vancouver Dr. N.W., Roanoke, Va. 24012. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131.
on January 9, 2003.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 134, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 217, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 9, District 119-38, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1940Auto mechanic11

Family 1

Oneda Gertrude Beckner b. November 12, 1919, d. December 4, 1992
Marriage*Elwood Lee "Bob" Steber married Oneda Gertrude Beckner on December 14, 1939 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,10,4 
Children
  • Gertrude Juanita "Dimples" Steber2,10
  • Wanda Lee Steber10,2,4
  • Priscilla Mae Steber10,2

Family 2

Thelma Virginia Richards
Marriage*Elwood Lee "Bob" Steber married Thelma Virginia Richards on May 22, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Phil Steber obituary in the Aug 7, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elwood Lee Steber obituary in the Jan 9, 2003 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Lee Stebar obituary in the Apr 20, 1970 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Lucille Steber Dooley obituary in the Dec 25, 2010 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gail Christella Hancock obituary in the Dec 5, 2013 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneda Gertrude Beckner Steber obituary in the Dec 6, 1992 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.