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Thema Marion Crawford^1,2

F, b. January 1, 1912, d. March 7, 1984

Father

Lewis Osborn Crawford¹ b. November 20, 1886, d. May 2, 1945

Mother

Ora Craig Craft¹ b. September 8, 1887, d. March 15, 1969

Thema Marion Crawford was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 1, 1912 at Virginia.^1,2 As of June 22, 1929,her married name was Pilson. She married Turner Elbert Pilson on June 22, 1929.² Thema Marion Crawford died on March 7, 1984 at age 72.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 76, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 381, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 90, District 119-34, Roanoke, Virginia

⁴

Family

Turner Elbert Pilson b. August 7, 1908, d. June 1, 1992

Marriage*

Thema Marion Crawford married Turner Elbert Pilson on June 22, 1929.²

Children

Jane D. Pilson^5,4
Judy Lee Pilson+⁶ b. circa 1944, d. February 25, 2006

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1046] Rena Worthen (e-mail address), Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Turner E. Pilson obituary in the Jun 2, 1992 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Crawford Roop obituary in the Feb 25, 2001 edition.

Cecil Edward Crawford^1,2

M, b. May 19, 1918, d. May 14, 1961

Father

Lewis Osborn Crawford^3,4,2,5 b. November 20, 1886, d. May 2, 1945

Mother

Ora Craig Craft^3,4,2,5 b. September 8, 1887, d. March 15, 1969

Cecil Edward Crawford was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 19, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Grace Madeline "Maddie" Caldwell, daughter of Alexander Jackson Caldwell and Ethel Mae Craft, on May 12, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 Cecil Edward Crawford died on May 14, 1961 at age 42.¹

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 76, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 8, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 94, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

Occupation

1940

Public school janitor⁵

1945

Farmer²

Family

Grace Madeline "Maddie" Caldwell b. May 26, 1923, d. May 14, 2013

Marriage*

Cecil Edward Crawford married Grace Madeline "Maddie" Caldwell, daughter of Alexander Jackson Caldwell and Ethel Mae Craft, on May 12, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6

Child

Patricia Gail "Patty" Crawford^7,8

Citations

[S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
[S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ida Gladys Adams¹

F, b. October 30, 1894, d. April 10, 1981

Her Social Security Number was 226-92-1658.² Ida Gladys Adams was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 30, 1894 at Virginia.^2,3 She married Harless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford, son of James Harvey Crawford and Lula Mae Nora Starkes, on January 12, 1916.^4,5,6 As of January 12, 1916,her married name was Crawford.⁵ Ida Gladys Adams died on April 10, 1981 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 86.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 78, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 115, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 84, District 3-14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

Harless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford b. October 16, 1895, d. September 12, 1964

Marriage*

Ida Gladys Adams married Harless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford, son of James Harvey Crawford and Lula Mae Nora Starkes, on January 12, 1916.^4,5,6

Children

Gladys Dare Crawford+^3,5,1,6 b. December 27, 1917, d. November 14, 1992
William Mansfield "Bill" Crawford+^5,1,7,6,8 b. March 3, 1920, d. October 14, 2005
Mildred Frances Crawford+^5,1,9,7,6 b. January 10, 1922, d. August 15, 2010
Kenneth Eugene Crawford^5,1,7,6 b. May 18, 1924, d. November 8, 1993
Richard Junior Crawford+^5,1,7,6,8 b. July 25, 1926, d. February 24, 2006
Clinton Hebert "Toni" Crawford^5,1,7,6 b. September 16, 1928, d. June 10, 1993

Citations

[S1276] Virginian Review, From the William Mansfield Crawford obituary in the Oct 16, 2005 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard J. Crawford obituary in the Mar 23, 2006 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Frances Crawford Smith obituary in the Aug 17, 2010 edition.

Gladys Dare Crawford^1,2,3

F, b. December 27, 1917, d. November 14, 1992

Father

Harless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford^1,2,4,5 b. October 16, 1895, d. September 12, 1964

Mother

Ida Gladys Adams^1,2,4,5 b. October 30, 1894, d. April 10, 1981

Gladys Dare Crawford was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Howard. She married Unknown Howard.^4,5,3 Gladys Dare Crawford was born on December 27, 1917 at Craig Co., Virginia. She died on November 14, 1992 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 74.³ She Mrs. Gladys Crawford Howard, 74, of Covington died Nov. 14, 1992, at the home of her daughter, Betty Puskar of Morgantown, W.Va., after a short illness She was a member of South Covington Methodist Church and a native of Craig County. Also surviving: sons, Wayne and Paul, both of Covington, Donald B. of Cleveland, William D. of Fairbanks, Alaska; daughters, Janet Austin and Yvonne Lewis, both of Covington; brothers, Kenneth and William Crawford, both of Covington, Clinton and Richard Crawford, both of Roanoke; sister, Mildred Smith of Covington; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shanklin Funeral Home, White Sulphur Springs, with the Rev. George LaDue officiating. Burial will be in Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor. on November 16, 1992.³

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 78, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 115, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia

Family

Unknown Howard

Marriage*

Gladys Dare Crawford married Unknown Howard.^4,5,3

Children

Wayne Howard³
Paul Howard³
Donald B. Howard³
William D. Howard³
Janet Howard³
Yvonne Howard³
Betty Howard³

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gladys Crawford Howard in the Nov 16, 1992 edition.
[S1276] Virginian Review, From the William Mansfield Crawford obituary in the Oct 16, 2005 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard J. Crawford obituary in the Mar 23, 2006 edition.

Alvesta Juanita Poff^1,2

F, b. August 16, 1925, d. April 19, 2020

Father

William Vance Poff^1,3,4,5,6 b. June 9, 1898, d. August 24, 1977

Mother

Paradine Conner^1,3,7,4,5,6 b. November 18, 1897, d. January 29, 1991

Alvesta Juanita Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,8 She was born on August 16, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9 She married Cleophas Ezra Conner, son of Guy Ezra Conner and Nellie Frances Poff, on April 13, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,11,12,6 As of April 13, 1947,her married name was Conner. Alvesta Juanita Poff died on April 19, 2020 at Virginia at age 94.^6,8 She Juanita Poff Conner, 94 of Copper Hill, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleophas Conner; and parents, William Vance and Paradine Conner Poff. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Clyde Marvin and Pamela Conner; granddaughters, Vanessa Carter and Charlcy Conner; and great-grandchildren, Nathan (Nate) Patton II, Caroline Patton, and Charlotte Conner. A graveside service will be held at the Restvale Cemetery. on April 21, 2020.⁶

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 100, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 86, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1950

Dwelling 17, District 120-53, Roanoke, Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1950

Dress company seamstress¹³

Family

Cleophas Ezra Conner b. September 18, 1918, d. November 7, 1972

Marriage*

Alvesta Juanita Poff married Cleophas Ezra Conner, son of Guy Ezra Conner and Nellie Frances Poff, on April 13, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,11,12,6

Child

Clyde Marvin Conner^{14,10,7,11,15,6}

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the William Vance Poff obituary in the Sep 1, 1977 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Poff Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 2020 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Paradine Conner Poff obituary in an undated edition.
[S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Cleoplas E. Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Elizabeth Crowder^1,2

F, b. August 24, 1916, d. January 1, 1971

Father

Charles Andrew Jackson "Jack" Crowder^3,2,4 b. April 25, 1894, d. August 3, 1964

Mother

Cora Belle Craft^3,2,4 b. March 19, 1897, d. October 15, 1963

Mary Elizabeth Crowder was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on August 24, 1916 at Craig Co., Virginia.³ She married Winifred Blanton Bush, son of Oat Lee Bush and Stella Gray Reynolds, on March 23, 1933 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ As of March 23, 1933,her married name was Bush. Mary Elizabeth Crowder died on January 1, 1971 at age 54.⁵

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 108, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 3, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 10, District 23-2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

Family

Winifred Blanton Bush b. March 15, 1910, d. March 15, 1986

Marriage*

Mary Elizabeth Crowder married Winifred Blanton Bush, son of Oat Lee Bush and Stella Gray Reynolds, on March 23, 1933 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³

Children

Peggy Joyce Bush+^1,6 b. April 24, 1935, d. May 20, 1991
Stuart Wayne Bush⁷ b. October 12, 1940, d. April 13, 2000
Wanda Lorraine Bush⁷

Citations

[S718] Doris Boahn, "Crowder Children," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 13, 2005.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stuart Wayne Bush obituary in the Apr 15, 2000 edition.

Christine Brizendine^1,2,3

F, b. April 21, 1915, d. December 5, 1995

Father

Newton Marshall Brizendine^3,4,5 b. October 15, 1876, d. 1953

Mother

Minevra Craft^3,4,5 b. November 12, 1895, d. 1956

Her Social Security Number was 225-40-1849.⁶ Christine Brizendine was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on April 21, 1915 at Virginia.⁶ She died on December 5, 1995 at Virginia at age 80.^6,2 She BRIZENDINE, Christine, 80, of Martinsville, formerly of Craig County and Roanoke, died Tuesday, December 5, 1995. A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens by the Reverend David R. Tanner. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel. on December 7, 1995.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 138, District 91, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 33, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 165, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

Occupation

1940

Private home servant⁵

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ira J. Brizendine obituary in the Oct 23, 1993 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Brizendine obituary in the Dec 7, 1995 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Hazel Clara Brizendine¹

F, b. March 14, 1917, d. November 1, 1998

Father

Newton Marshall Brizendine^2,3,1 b. October 15, 1876, d. 1953

Mother

Minevra Craft^2,3,1 b. November 12, 1895, d. 1956

Her Social Security Number was 231-30-9646.⁴ Hazel Clara Brizendine was buried at Dublin Memorial Gardens, Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia.⁵ She was born on March 14, 1917 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,1,5 She married Robert Gill Campbell on May 16, 1941 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 16, 1941,her married name was Campbell. Hazel Clara Brizendine died on November 1, 1998 at Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 81.^4,6,5

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 138, District 91, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 33, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 127, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1940

Servant⁷

Family

Robert Gill Campbell

Marriage*

Hazel Clara Brizendine married Robert Gill Campbell on May 16, 1941 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Child

Margaret Ann Campbell⁸

Citations

[S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S4639] Dublin Memorial Gardens, Laurens Co., GA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S714] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Department, Georgia Deaths, 1919-98.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."

Luther Marshall Brizendine^1,2

M, b. June 5, 1919, d. November 19, 1944

Father

Newton Marshall Brizendine^3,4,5 b. October 15, 1876, d. 1953

Mother

Minevra Craft^1,3,4,5 b. November 12, 1895, d. 1956

Luther Marshall Brizendine was buried at Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial, Margraten, Netherlands.^6,2 He was born on June 5, 1919 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,2 He died on November 19, 1944 at Netherlands at age 25; Died while serving his country in WWII. Awarded Purple Heart Medal and Bronze Star Medal.^1,7,6,2

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 138, District 91, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 33, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 165, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

Occupation

1940

Farm laborer⁵

Citations

[S672] New River Notes - Virginia World War II Deaths, online http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/wwii.htm
[S4454] Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1942] Danny Dohmen, "Private Clyde B. Brizendine and Private First Class Luther M. Brizendine," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jul 15, 2009.
[S685] National Archives and Records Administration, Register, World War II Dead Interred in American Military Cemeteries on Foreign Soil and World War II and Korea Missing or Lost or Buried at Sea.

Mary Jane Champ¹

F, b. December 22, 1891, d. March 8, 1955

Mary Jane Champ was buried at Drummond Family Cemetery, Route 617 at the foot of Nutter's Mountain, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on December 22, 1891 at Virginia.^2,3,1 As of circa 1911,her married name was Elmore.⁴ She married Walter Mason Elmore, son of Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore and Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond, circa 1911.^4,1 Mary Jane Champ died on March 8, 1955 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 63.^2,1

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 141, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 72, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 86, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Walter Mason Elmore b. January 1, 1888, d. February 13, 1971

Marriage*

Mary Jane Champ married Walter Mason Elmore, son of Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore and Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond, circa 1911.^4,1

Children

Cecil Dewey Elmore+^3,4 b. December 28, 1913, d. June 4, 1991
Ralph Jackson "Little Jack" Elmore^3,4,5 b. February 20, 1916, d. 1956
Lucille Elmore+^3,4,6,5 b. June 7, 1918, d. December 28, 1997
Jessie W. Elmore+^4,6,5 b. September 2, 1920, d. November 4, 1988
Howard Jefferson Elmore² b. December 5, 1922, d. April 9, 1923
Dorothy F. Elmore^4,5 b. March 20, 1924, d. April 1, 2006
Phyllis Dare Elmore+^4,5,7 b. August 17, 1926, d. June 2, 2005
Juanita Elmore+^4,8,5 b. November 2, 1928, d. July 9, 2005
Ruth Elmore^9,8,5
James M. Junior Elmore^9,8,5
M. Seibert Elmore^9,5

Citations

[S4448] Drummond Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S368] Ruth G. Hale, Drummond - Elmore Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Phyllis Dare Eden obituary in the Jun 4, 2006 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Dewey Elmore obituary in the Jun 6, 1991 edition.

Cecil Dewey Elmore¹

M, b. December 28, 1913, d. June 4, 1991

Father

Walter Mason Elmore^2,3 b. January 1, 1888, d. February 13, 1971

Mother

Mary Jane Champ^2,3 b. December 22, 1891, d. March 8, 1955

Cecil Dewey Elmore was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Hazel Unknown.⁵ Cecil Dewey Elmore was born on December 28, 1913 at Virginia.² He died on June 4, 1991 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 77.¹ He Cecil Dewey Elmore, age 77, died at the home of Douglas and Linda J. Elmore Bullard in New Castle. He is survived by one daughter, Linda J. Elmore Bullard, New Castle; one son, Sgt. Andrew L. Elmore, Colorado Springs, Colo; a stepdaughter, Betty Jane Laudermilk, Florida; two brothers, M. S. Elmore, New Castle; Junior Elmore, Washington; five sisters, Dare Eden, Ohley, W.Va; Ruth Knick, Hampton, Va; Juanita Toth, Newport News; Dorothy Hudson, Lynchburg; Lucille Elmore, Roanoke; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Boitnott Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Huffman Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Boitnott Funeral Home. on June 6, 1991.⁴

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 141, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 72, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 74, District 20-21, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia

⁵

Occupation

1940

Coal miner⁵

Family

Hazel Unknown b. circa 1912

Marriage*

Cecil Dewey Elmore married Hazel Unknown.⁵

Children

Linda J. Elmore⁴
Andrew L. Elmore⁴

Citations

[S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Dewey Elmore obituary in the Jun 6, 1991 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Albert Conner^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 30, 1888, d. March 31, 1947

Father

Samuel Joseph "Sam Joe" Conner^3,2,5,6 b. April 17, 1854, d. March 17, 1928

Mother

Sarah Jane Smith^2,3,6 b. September 20, 1853, d. December 1, 1896

Albert Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on August 30, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,7,6 He married Ora Adaline "Orrie" Conner, daughter of Charles Otey Conner and Sarah Amanda "Mandy" Conner, on April 13, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 Albert Conner died on March 31, 1947 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 58.⁶

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 162, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 93, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 100, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 165, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 29, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1910		Farmer⁹
1920		Farmer¹⁰
1930		Farmer¹¹
1940		Farmer¹²

Family

Ora Adaline "Orrie" Conner b. November 4, 1892, d. March 20, 1957

Marriage*

Albert Conner married Ora Adaline "Orrie" Conner, daughter of Charles Otey Conner and Sarah Amanda "Mandy" Conner, on April 13, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,6

Children

Maynard T. Conner^1,3 b. January 16, 1911, d. February 20, 1911
Veda Bly Conner+^{13,14,3,10,11} b. July 6, 1912, d. June 20, 2004
Wilford Harman Conner⁶ b. November 24, 1914, d. March 18, 1915
Sheldon Garwood Conner+^{13,14,3,10,11,12,6,15} b. January 15, 1916, d. September 21, 1946
Marshall Truman Conner^{13,10,11,12,6} b. August 25, 1919, d. April 27, 1957
Wilson Harvey Conner+^13,3,11,12,6 b. March 9, 1922, d. November 30, 1982
Ileta Aldine Conner+^{13,3,11,12,6,16} b. April 7, 1929, d. January 12, 1991
Edsel Glenn "E. G." Conner+^17,13,3,12 b. July 23, 1932, d. February 15, 2024

Citations

[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Veda Blye Conner Bowles obituary in the Jun 21, 2004 edition.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.

Ralph Jackson "Little Jack" Elmore^1,2

M, b. February 20, 1916, d. 1956

Father

Walter Mason Elmore^3,4,2 b. January 1, 1888, d. February 13, 1971

Mother

Mary Jane Champ^3,4,2 b. December 22, 1891, d. March 8, 1955

Ralph Jackson "Little Jack" Elmore was buried at Drummond Family Cemetery, Route 617 at the foot of Nutter's Mountain, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on February 20, 1916 at Virginia.^1,3,5 He died in 1956.^1,5

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 141, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 72, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 74, District 20-21, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 86, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

Occupation

1940

Salesman²

Citations

[S368] Ruth G. Hale, Drummond - Elmore Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S4448] Drummond Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Lucille Elmore^1,2,3

F, b. June 7, 1918, d. December 28, 1997

Father

Walter Mason Elmore^2,4,3,5 b. January 1, 1888, d. February 13, 1971

Mother

Mary Jane Champ^2,4,3,5 b. December 22, 1891, d. March 8, 1955

Her Social Security Number was 224-24-4969.⁶ Lucille Elmore was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 7, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.^6,3 She married Ira Francis Helms, son of Thomas B. Helms and Virginia P. Craft, on May 5, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ As of May 5, 1939,her married name was Helms. Lucille Elmore and Ira Francis Helms were divorced before April 16, 1940.⁵ Lucille Elmore died on December 28, 1997 at Virginia at age 79.¹ She ELMORE, Lucille, 79, of Salem, died Sunday, December 28, 1997. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Shirley Helms, Salem; two brothers; three sisters; four step-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at 12 o'clock noon at Sherwood Memorial Park with Rev. Bill Atkins officiating. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Salem Chapel. on December 30, 1997.¹

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 141, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 72, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 86, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Ira Francis Helms b. March 26, 1910, d. October 22, 1955

Marriage*

Lucille Elmore married Ira Francis Helms, son of Thomas B. Helms and Virginia P. Craft, on May 5, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.³

Divorce*

Lucille Elmore and Ira Francis Helms were divorced before April 16, 1940.⁵

Child

Ronnie Helms^1,5

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucille Elmore obituary in the Dec 30, 1997 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ethel M. Britts¹

F, b. March 3, 1917, d. April 9, 1978

Father

Edward Jennings Britts^1,2 b. May 25, 1865, d. 1943

Mother

Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft^1,2 b. April 23, 1874, d. August 6, 1937

Ethel M. Britts was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Underwood.³ She married Emmett Laton Underwood.³ Ethel M. Britts was born on March 3, 1917 at Virginia.^1,3 She died on April 9, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.³

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 7, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 120, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 207, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

Emmett Laton Underwood b. July 19, 1902, d. October 22, 1987

Marriage*

Ethel M. Britts married Emmett Laton Underwood.³

Child

Shirley Underwood⁴

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Paul Miller Craft^1,2

M, b. October 9, 1911, d. October 14, 1994

Mother

Lottie May Craft^2,3,4,5,6 b. March 28, 1890, d. July 30, 1940

His Social Security Number was 229-05-3270.⁷ Paul Miller Craft was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on October 9, 1911 at Craig Co., Virginia.^7,5 He married Ruby Florence Bowles, daughter of John Henry Bowles and Elsie Lula Stump, on December 23, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^5,2,8 Paul Miller Craft died on October 14, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^7,1,2 He CRAFT, Paul Miller, 83, of New Castle, died Friday, October 14, 1994 in a Roanoke hospital. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul Miller Craft Jr., his mother, Lottie Craft, two brothers, Frank Craft and Claude Craft, a sister, Viola Hancock. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Bowles Craft; a daughter, Linda Camden of Roanoke; two sons and daughter-in-laws, Wayne and Susie Craft of New Castle, Don and Rita Craft of Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Elsie and Howard Matheny of Mobile, Ala; daughter-in-law, Mary Lee Alley of Salem; two brothers, Marvin Craft of New Castle, Dave Craft of Burks Burdette, Texas; sister, Mary Craft of New Castle; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; his faithful companion, Peanuts. A graveside service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Boitnott Funeral Home. on October 16, 1994.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 86, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 116, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 38, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1930

Farm laborer⁴

1940

Farm laborer⁶

Family

Ruby Florence Bowles b. June 14, 1923, d. March 8, 2004

Marriage*

Paul Miller Craft married Ruby Florence Bowles, daughter of John Henry Bowles and Elsie Lula Stump, on December 23, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^5,2,8

Children

Linda Craft^2,8,9,10
Don Craft^2,8,9,10
Elsie Faye Craft^2,8,9,10
Paul Miller Craft Jr.+^2,8,9,10,11 b. September 23, 1940, d. May 28, 1986
Frank Wayne "Big Daddy" Craft+^2,8,9,10 b. May 7, 1943, d. March 6, 2008

Citations

[S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Miller Craft obituary in the Oct 16, 1994 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Florence Craft obituary in the Mar 10, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Wayne Craft obituary in the Mar 8, 2008 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Miller Craft, Jr. obituary in the May 30, 1986 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Frank Byron Craft

M, b. July 10, 1918, d. October 26, 1992

Mother

Lottie May Craft^1,2,3,4,5,6 b. March 28, 1890, d. July 30, 1940

His Social Security Number was 229-07-1048.⁷ Frank Byron Craft was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Claudine Anderson. Frank Byron Craft was born on July 10, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁷ He died on October 26, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^7,1,2 He NEW CASTLE - Frank Craft, age 74, died Monday in a Roanoke hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lottie Craft; a sister, Viola Hancock. Surviving are a sister, Mary Craft, New Castle; three brothers, Paul M. Craft, Marvin Craft, both of New Castle; David Craft, Burkburnett, Texas; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral will be Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Boitnott Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in Huffman Memorial Park. on October 27, 1992.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 86, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 116, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 38, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1940

Farm laborer⁶

Family

Claudine Anderson

Marriage*

Frank Byron Craft married Claudine Anderson.

Citations

[S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Craft obituary in the Oct 27, 1992 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Miller Craft obituary in the Oct 16, 1994 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Paul Miller Craft Jr.^1,2,3

M, b. September 23, 1940, d. May 28, 1986

Father

Paul Miller Craft^1,4,5,2,3 b. October 9, 1911, d. October 14, 1994

Mother

Ruby Florence Bowles^1,4,5,2,3 b. June 14, 1923, d. March 8, 2004

Paul Miller Craft Jr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3 He was born on September 23, 1940 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^6,3 He married Mary Lee Conner on July 7, 1961 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7,3 Paul Miller Craft Jr. died on May 28, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.^6,2,3 He Paul Miller Craft, Jr., age 45, of 451 Hemlock Road, Salem, died Wednesday. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Craft; a daughter, Kathy Renee Craft; his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Craft, Sr., New Castle; two brothers, Wayne Craft, New Castle, Don Craft, Roanoke; two sisters, Linda Camden, Roanoke, Elsie Matheny, New Castle; Sonny Conner, a very special brother-in-law; Barbara Neece, a very special sister-in-law; Helen L. Conner, his mother-in-law; Charles Campbell, whom Paul considers a son. Memorials may be made to The Salem Rescue Squad or the American Cancer Society. Friends may call at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. on May 30, 1986.²

Family

Mary Lee Conner

Marriage*

He married Mary Lee Conner on July 7, 1961 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7,3

Child

Kathy Renee Craft²

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Miller Craft obituary in the Oct 16, 1994 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Miller Craft, Jr. obituary in the May 30, 1986 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Florence Craft obituary in the Mar 10, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Wayne Craft obituary in the Mar 8, 2008 edition.
[S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Claude Swanson Craft¹

M, b. May 14, 1915, d. May 7, 1917

Mother

Lottie May Craft^2,1 b. March 28, 1890, d. July 30, 1940

Claude Swanson Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on May 14, 1915.¹ He died on May 7, 1917 at age 1.¹

Citations

[S1225] Ruth G. Hale, Waugh Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Miller Craft obituary in the Oct 16, 1994 edition.

Ruby Florence Bowles¹

F, b. June 14, 1923, d. March 8, 2004

Father

John Henry Bowles¹

Mother

Elsie Lula Stump¹

Ruby Florence Bowles was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 225-98-4701.³ She was born on June 14, 1923 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Paul Miller Craft, son of Lottie May Craft, on December 23, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 As of December 23, 1939,her married name was Craft. Ruby Florence Bowles died on March 8, 2004 at Virginia at age 80.^2,3 She Ruby Florence Craft, 80, of New Castle, passed away Monday, March 8, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul M. Craft, Sr; and son, Paul M. Craft, Jr. She is survived by daughters, Linda Camden and Elsie Faye Matheny and husband, Howard; sons, Don Craft and wife, Rita, Frank W. Craft and wife, Susie; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law. Mary Lee Alley. Also special thanks to the Staff and Friends of Our Lady of The Valley. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2004 at Paitsel Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Moser officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. on March 10, 2004.²

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 38, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Paul Miller Craft b. October 9, 1911, d. October 14, 1994

Marriage*

Ruby Florence Bowles married Paul Miller Craft, son of Lottie May Craft, on December 23, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4,2

Children

Linda Craft^4,2,6,7
Don Craft^4,2,6,7
Elsie Faye Craft^4,2,6,7
Paul Miller Craft Jr.+^4,2,6,7,8 b. September 23, 1940, d. May 28, 1986
Frank Wayne "Big Daddy" Craft+^4,2,6,7 b. May 7, 1943, d. March 6, 2008

Citations

[S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Florence Craft obituary in the Mar 10, 2004 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Miller Craft obituary in the Oct 16, 1994 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Wayne Craft obituary in the Mar 8, 2008 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Miller Craft, Jr. obituary in the May 30, 1986 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Lillian Nadine Reed^1,2,3

F, b. October 28, 1925, d. January 6, 2018

Father

Edward Moyer Reed¹ b. April 22, 1900, d. May 23, 1984

Mother

Nellie Kate Link¹ b. July 24, 1899

Lillian Nadine Reed was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 28, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1,3 She married George Edgar Conner, son of Guy Ezra Conner and Nellie Frances Poff, on February 23, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 As of February 23, 1946,her married name was Conner.¹ As of June 16, 1979,her married name was Archer.¹ Lillian Nadine Reed married Warren Harding Archer on June 16, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1 Lillian Nadine Reed died on January 6, 2018 at Virginia at age 92.² She Lillian Nadine Conner Archer, 92, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018, after several years of bravely battling dementia. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Conner; her second husband, Warren Archer; a very special friend, Bob Tarter; and one brother, Robert "Bobby" Reed. Nadine was a longtime resident of the Mt. Pleasant community in Roanoke County where she enjoyed walking with her friends and participating in activities at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Nelson) Wakefield; son, David (Vickie) Conner; daughter, Janet (Greg) Ratliff; and one brother, Charles "Butch" (Caroline) Reed. Nadine also is survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she adored and loved spending many happy times with. The family would like to thank the Salem Terrace Dogwood Memory Care nurses and staff as well as Good Samaritan Hospice for all the loving care they provided our Mom. Interment will follow at Rest Vale Cemetery in Copperhill, Va. on January 9, 2018.²

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 164, District 81-15, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

Family 1

George Edgar Conner b. June 8, 1922, d. March 31, 1971

Marriage*

Lillian Nadine Reed married George Edgar Conner, son of Guy Ezra Conner and Nellie Frances Poff, on February 23, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5

Children

Linda Sue Conner^7,1,2,5
David Reed Conner^7,1,2,5
Janet Lynell Conner^7,1,2,5

Family 2

Warren Harding Archer b. December 21, 1920

Marriage*

Lillian Nadine Reed married Warren Harding Archer on June 16, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1

Citations

[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillian Nadine Conner Archer obituary in the Jan 9, 2018 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Edgar Conner obituary in the Apr 1, 1971 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Frank Wayne "Big Daddy" Craft^1,2,3

M, b. May 7, 1943, d. March 6, 2008

Father

Paul Miller Craft^1,2,3,4 b. October 9, 1911, d. October 14, 1994

Mother

Ruby Florence Bowles^1,2,3,4 b. June 14, 1923, d. March 8, 2004

Frank Wayne "Big Daddy" Craft was buried at Huffman Cemetery, on a small hill near intersection of Rt. 42 and Rt. 622 at Sinking Creek Mountain, Craig Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 7, 1943.⁵ He married Susan Elaine "Susie" Brookman on December 20, 1974 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ Frank Wayne "Big Daddy" Craft died on March 6, 2008 at Virginia at age 64.³ He Frank Wayne (Big Daddy) Craft, 64, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ruby Craft; brother, Paul Miller. He is survived by his wife, Susie Craft, New Castle, Va; daughters and sons-in-law, Marcy and Robert Elsner, New Albany, In., Rogenia and Steve Quesenberry, New Castle, Va.: two grandsons, Micheal and Jeffery Quesenberry; special father-in-law, Roy Brookman, Salem, Va; sister, Linda Camden, Roanoke, Va; brother and sister-in-law, Don Craft and wife, Rita, Roanoke, Va; sister and brother-in-law, Elsie and Howard Matheny, Mobile, Ala; brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Cindy Brookman, Catawba, Va; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 10, 2008, at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, with the Rev. Raymond Christian and Pastor Don Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital, Greenville, S.C. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, www.paitselfh.com. on March 8, 2008.³

Family

Susan Elaine "Susie" Brookman

Marriage*

He married Susan Elaine "Susie" Brookman on December 20, 1974 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁵

Children

Roegenia Craft^5,3
Marcy Dawn Craft^5,3

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Miller Craft obituary in the Oct 16, 1994 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Florence Craft obituary in the Mar 10, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Wayne Craft obituary in the Mar 8, 2008 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Miller Craft, Jr. obituary in the May 30, 1986 edition.
[S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."